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finishwhatyoustarted-event · 11 months

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Finished It Friday - November 3

The final Finished it Friday! Congratulations on making it through this event! Here are the works completed in this last week (and a few that were finished earlier in the event that I only just caught).

Twitter thread here

Fiber Crafts

This friendship bracelet by LetoLeGaosaure on pillowfort

Writing

Beware The Boes! by Ginneke

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - Link & Tatl (Legend of Zelda) - Mild Horror, Canon-Typical Violence, Zinefic, Tatl POV, Playing with monster lore - Rated T "The only scary thing about Boes is not knowing when they're there. Right? Right. Tatl would like to think so… -- Written for the Faces of Evil zine, vol. 7: The Small."

To Catch the Wind by ForestWren

tumblr post - The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien - Background Fëanor Curufinwë/Nerdanel - Character Study - Rated G "In which Fëanáro begins to invent the Tengwar."

It's Just Like Falling Snow (I am Above You, and I Love You) by ForestWren

tumblr post - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Andor (TV) - Cassian Andor/Jyn Erso, Maarva Andor & Cassian Andor, Cassian Andor & His Various Friends and Family - Major Character Death (tagged as a warning), Found Family, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Post-Canon, Canon Compliant, Fix-It of Sorts, Fluff, Afterlife - Rated G "Cassian dies. What comes next is far less lonely than he expects."

Let's be called 'Romeo and Juliet' by sasuhina_gal

Naruto - Hyuuga Hinata/Uchiha Sasuke - Modern Royalty, Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Real Feelings - Rated T "It's the story that shook the country of Konoha. It stunned, it amazed, it made the king so incredibly happy. The Heiress of the Hyuuga Family and Second son of the Uchiha family had fallen in love! But it was just a trick to annoy their families. Isn't it?"

Who wouldn't want Hollows and Shinigami living in harmony? Right? by Mysticalbeingwithuntoldpowers

Bleach (Anime & Manga) - Roka Paramia/Tessai Tsukabishi, Aizen Sousuke/Kurosaki Ichigo - Soul King Kurosaki Ichigo, Mystery, Established Relationship Ichigo/Sousuke, Politics - Rated G "Roka Paramia, ambassador for Queen Harribel, was determined to make her speech in front of Central a successful one, a lot depended on her. Unfortunately, even the best laid plan can't predict everything. How dare someone interrupted the most crucial moment of the peace talks with an anonymous laser beam to her face. And why did the King saddled her with an overprotective seven foot giant that was way too perceptive for her own good?"

Flowers from your Beloathed by Ginneke

tumblr post - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Link/Revali - Pre-Calamity, Cultural Differences, Flower Language, Misunderstandings, Crack Treated Seriously, Very Mild Innuendo, Canon-Typical Violence, Minor Injuries - Rated T "Revali starts finding flowers from an unwanted admirer — or the country’s most inept assassin. With Urbosa’s help, he’ll never figure out what’s going on. Meanwhile, Link is put in charge of figuring out exactly where the tokens | threats keep coming from…"

Hypotenuse by LetoLeGaosaure

NSFW - Lobotomy Corporation (Video Game) - Benjamin/Carmen (Lobotomy Corporation), Ayin/Benjamin/Carmen (Lobotomy Corporation) (two thirds of this are one-sided) - Friends With Benefits, Pining, One-Sided Relationship, Fluff, Platonic Cuddling, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Sexual Roleplay, Roleplayed Polyamory, Anal Fingering, Penis In Vagina Sex - Rated E "Benjamin never thought he'd get close to Carmen like this. Well, of course everyone was friends with Carmen. But… this was… something else. And the most ironic part in all of this was that it was entirely Ayin's fault, and he was totally clueless. Of course."

Run to you by sasuhina_gal

NSFW, CW: sibling incest - 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga) - Dabi | Todoroki Touya/Todoroki Shouto, Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead/Shinsou Hitoshi, Mentioned Enji/Keigo - Mutual Pining, One-Sided Attraction, suggested voyeurism, Aizawa and Shinso are brothers, Alternate Universe - College/University - Rated M "Touya and Shouta, roommates in college, share something in common, their love for their little brothers. They know they'll live in self-disgust, never expecting it to go anywhere, but they'll realise there's a reason their their brother's safe space."

In ictu oculi by heysaintjude (86V50_vc)

Ristorante Paradiso - Gabriella/Santo Claudio Paradiso - Free Verse, Coffee, Canon - Anime, Poetry - Rated T ““Time only stops for the dead, Claudio.””

Cooking with Liu-shishu by Ilthit

Dreamwidth post - NSFW - 人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù - Liǔ Qīnggē/Luò Bīnghé - Smut, Dom/sub, Object Penetration, Food Kink, pain play, Sadomasochism, Bondage, Consent Play - Rated E “Binghe really cannot have people coming into his kitchen and interrupting his cooking. A lesson will have to be given from shizhi to shishu in both politeness and in--relaxation.”

Fix Your Collar by Ilthit

Dreamwidth post - NSFW - 人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù - Bites & Bruises, Daydreaming, Post-Canon, background Bingqiu - Rated E “Shang Qinghua's imagination runs away with him a little at a meeting of the peak lords.”

One Basket by Ilthit

Dreamwidth post - NSFW - 人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòběi-jūn/Shàng Qīnghuá - Oviposition, Smut, Temperature Play, Orgasm Delay/Denial, Size Difference - Rated E “Mobei-jun needs to lay his eggs. Airplane wrote this porny plot device himself, so he will take responsibility.”

Shizun and Shizun and Their Little Kitten Bingmei by Ilthit

Dreamwidth post - NSFW - 人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Luò Bīnghé/Shěn Jiǔ | Original Shěn Qīngqiū, Luò Bīnghé/Shěn Yuán | Shěn Qīngqiū - Gags, Crossdressing Kink, Cock & Ball Torture, Master/Disciple Relationship, Established Relationship, Face Slapping, Feminization, foreground Bingjiu, Background Bingqiu - Rated E “There is no context or explanation, only giving Binghe everything his heart desires.”

Escape Clause by Ilthit

Dreamwidth post - NSFW - 人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Shàng Qīnghuá/Shěn Yuán | Shěn Qīngqiū - Alternate Universe, No transmigration, Drunk Sex, Internalized Homophobia, Casual Sex, Lingerie, Denial - Rated M “Just bros being bros, gunning shots and going down.”

#finish what you started 2023 #finishwhatyoustarted2023 #finished it friday

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jokerfan99 · 4 years

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My Top 10 Favorite Anime Villainesses by DarkChild316

Evil has never looked this good! Hello everyone and welcome to my list of my FAVORITE, not the best, but my favorite anime villainesses of all-time. So, I've had the luxury of watching and revisiting a lot of anime recently with everything that's been going on, and there’s been quite a few villainous ladies that have caught my eye, so I figured I should give it a go and do a list of My Favorite Anime Villainesses. So, with that said, here's my list:

#10. Diva (Blood+): This was one of the first anime I remember watching as a young kid, and this lovely lady easily caught my eye more than anyone else in the entire show. I can honestly say that I felt that Diva was more relatable than her sister Saya was (my opinion people, just saying) mostly due to her backstory and how she was kept locked away for most of her life while Saya was treated like a princess. I will admit that her rape and murder of Riku was shocking and it did piss me off a bit, but she ultimately won me over again with her treatment of her unborn children at the end when I got to see the caring side of her that I hadn't seen from her towards anyone else, including her own Chevaliers. Ultimately, Diva is one of my favorite tragic villains of all-time.

#9. Mugino Shizuri (A Certain Magical Index): Don't let the beautiful supermodel looks and gorgeous frame of this buxom beauty fool you. Mugino Shizuri is a woman who's looks are only matched by her ability to physically melt people's heads off. Add to that the fact that she's a total basket case who slowly devolved into a cold-blooded murderer who was willing to kill her own ITEM teammates for even the slightest betrayal, and you my friend have a recipe for a..."beautiful disaster" (that is an excellent pun, sit down somewhere!)

#8. Annie Leonhardt (Attack on Titan): Attack on Titan is a show I've recently started getting into and it's cast of characters really capture my imagination. One of the characters that really stands out to me is Annie, not just because she uses one of my favorite fighting styles in Muay Thai kickboxing (which she uses to devastating effect), but also in her introverted and isolated personality which serves as almost a dark mirror of Mikasa Ackerman. In a world full of terrifying monsters in human form, Annie sticks out as the most unsettling because of how coldly apathetic she remains to her individual actions as a double agent sent to wipe out humanity, and one can never truly tell if she might shake your hand or snap your neck.

#7. Rize Kamishiro (Tokyo Ghoul): Poor Kaneki, it really looked like he'd found the girl of his dreams when he met Rize Kamishiro. She was stunningly beautiful, mature, well-read, and seemed to be genuinely interested in him. Alas, he was soon to learn the harsh reality behind this beautiful face, as she lured him in, only to literally take a bite out of his heart (or neck, depending on how you want to look at it). As it turned out, Kaneki's 'dream girl' is actually a nightmarish ghoul with a ravenous taste for human flesh, and poor Kaneki was on the menu. If not for some steel beams falling on top of her, there likely wouldn't have been anything left of the poor guy.

#6. Raynare (Highschool DXD): Now take everything I just described about Rize and add just a touch of sadism, and you get this fallen angel beauty. Honestly, that's how I've always viewed Raynare's character, as a far more sadistic version of Rize Kamishiro, and when you look at then two, it's not hard to see the similarities between the two: Both manipulated and betrayed the respective male leads of their respective anime by posing as sweet, gentle, kind and shy young women; both are incredibly sadistic, manipulative, and ruthless, and most of all, both continued to haunt Kanenki and Issei even after their deaths due to their betrayals. Although I'd say that Raynare is just a bit more psychotic and sadistic than Rize is, which puts her slightly higher on my list. Also, major bonus points for Rayare's light-based abilities that serve as a great foil to her sinister personality.

#5. Junko Enoshima (Danganronpa): OH I FUCKING LOVE THIS WOMAN! If ever there was a title for "craziest bitch on the block", Junko would take that title and then laugh about it in your face. What other woman would be crazy enough to set up a series of sadistic killing games that would make Jigsaw stand up in appreciation under the guise of a sadistic teddy bear, murder their own twin sister, and even axe off THEMSELVES when their plans go awry! Yeah, Junko is crazier than your average bird, but damn if that doesn't make her all the more appealing, doesn't hurt that she's hot as hell either!

#4. Lust (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood): Well it's really all right there in her name isn't it! One of the Seven Homunculi, an artificially-created human being infused with a Philosopher's Stone, Lust encapsulates everything that is both alluring and dangerous about her given Sin. Her sensual voice, body, and nature can bring any man to their knees, traits she's more than willing to use to further Father and the Homunculus's goals. And when her target's usefulness is done, they usually find themselves on the receiving end of one of Lust's razor-sharp nails. Unfortunately for her, as hot as she may be, Roy Mustang's flames were even hotter!!!

#3. Cinder Fall (RWBY): When I first started watching RWBY, Cinder was one of the characters that caught my attention almost immediately. The way she played the role of being the ruthless master manipulator just enthralled me like I'd never seen before. I'd seen great manipulators in anime before, but Cinder had the feel of almost an expert chess player, manipulating the pieces around her, and always staying two steps ahead of everyone else in her attempts to checkmate the King. But wat truly sold me on Cinder as a detestable villain, was two incidents in particular, and I think every RWBY fan knows what I'm talking about: Her murder of Pyrrha Nikos, and her attempted murder of Weiss Schnee. Those two incidents to me added a touch of sadism to her character and put her over the top as a truly great villain in my eyes. Oh, and it also helps that she's a total pyromaniac with Fall Maiden powers that can roast you like a Thanksgiving turkey. Yeah, definitely NOT the kind of woman you want to get on her bad side.

#2. Medusa Gorgon (Soul Eater): Ah yes, Medusa! The only woman who could make Orochimaru lust for her (and I'll fight anyone who disagrees with that statement!) But in all seriousness, I can see why people often compare Medusa to Orochimaru as the similarities between the two are incredibly stunning: Both have an affinity for snakes; both are genius scientists with a total lack of care for human life; Both have shown an ability to jump from one body to another, like a snake shedding its skin; and both have shown the ability to manipulate almost anyone to their cause. What makes Medusa even more unique however is her treatment of her own child Crona, treating Crona as a mindless killer and never showing any real form of love or emotion towards her own child except when that child can help further her own twisted desires. Yeah, Medusa definitely won't be winning any "Parent of the Year" awards.

#1. Esdeath (Akame ga Kill): Admit it! You KNEW it was gonna be this woman didn't you, c'mon now! Anyone doing a list of their favorite anime villainesses that DOESN'T make Esdeath #1 is just wrong! She's got everything you could ever want from a great villainess: She's a total sadist with a Social Darwinist personality and a total lack of empathy for humankind. She's incredibly powerful with her mastery over ice thanks to her Teigu "Demon's Extract"; Plus she's a woman who lives for her love of conflict, and her love of Tatsumi (lucky bastard!) Add to that the fact that she registers a perfect 10 in sexiness, and you've got a recipe for my favorite female anime villain!

So that's my list, what did you guys think about it? Love it, hated it? Go on and tell me what you think and let me know who your favorite anime villains are. See you soon!

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sxfterhearts · 4 years

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7. [1:16am]

“ Incoming Video Call from Youngjae ♡ “

Your phone lit up and vibrated against the bedside table, prompting you to leap across the expanse of the bed to pick it up. Smiling with anticipation at your boyfriend’s cute selfie, you quickly answered the call.

“Morning, Youngjae.” You greeted him, even though the skies beyond your hotel windows were painted a deep, dark shade of blue, scattered with twinkling stars and a crescent moon.

“Good morning, sweetheart.” He let out a big yawn, signifying that he had just woken up. You guessed that he was probably laying on the unmade bed, enjoying the beginnings of the weekend. “Isn’t it past one in the morning there? Why aren’t you ready for bed yet?” Youngjae asked, noticing that you were still in your work attire.

A long, tired sigh passed through the speakers. “Yeah, I just got back a while ago. The meeting ran over time and my supervisor made the entire team stay back to make amendments to the agreement. He treated us to pizza and beer though, so that’s a plus.”

Youngjae’s sympathetic look filled your phone screen, and he longed to give you a shoulder massage to ease your tense muscles or run you a warm bubble bath. It was the Friday of the first week of your month-long secondment to your company’s headquarters in London, and you were already worn out by this client’s never-ending demands. You had spent long hours in the office and didn’t get the chance to go sightseeing yet, which you were really looking forward to. At this rate, you probably wouldn’t even have the energy to get out of your hotel room this weekend. Your body craved sleep.

“I know it’s tough, sweetie, but you just need to hang in there for another three weeks. There’ll be a promotion and a corner office waiting for you when you get back to Seoul. I’ll be waiting for you, too.” You felt yourself relax at the honey-like voice that you missed so much. It wasn’t the first time that the two of you had been apart, but you had just discussed – properly discussed – getting married early next year. Now, more than ever, you wanted nothing more than to spend every single waking hour by his side. It really didn’t help that you were halfway across the globe, with the eight-hour time difference.

“I know, I just miss you.” You admitted, voice dropping to a soft whisper. Before meeting Youngjae, you were quiet and reserved, preferring to keep your feelings to yourself. However, your boyfriend was someone who always wore his heart on his sleeve, and being with him taught you how to be more open about your inner emotions to your loved ones. It was just one item in a long list of things that you improved on as a person after meeting him.

“Me too, Y/N, I miss you heaps. So does Coco, she keeps waiting by the door at around seven every day, thinking that you’ll come back from work and greet her.” He turned away from the phone momentarily to call the white Maltese, beckoning her to join him on your shared queen-size bed.

“Aww, does she?”

Youngjae scooped the dog into his arms and placed the screen in front of her beady eyes. “Coco, say hi to Mummy.” She barked eagerly upon seeing your face. You felt a sense of pride blossoming in your chest because the little fluffball you raised with Youngjae recognised you through the screen. “She can’t wait to see you again, isn’t that right, Coco?”

“Mummy misses you too, baby.” You cooed at her in utter glee. These nightly phone calls with Youngjae truly rejuvenated you after a monotonous, dull workday – it was the favourite part of your day.

“Speaking of mummies and daddies, I had a dream about you last night. About us, actually.” Your boyfriend gazed sincerely at the screen, his hand absentmindedly scratching the back of Coco’s ears, a habit of his when he was deep in thought.

“What about? Does your subconscious mind miss me as well?” You teased, although you had to admit that you were flattered and intrigued.

“I don’t know whether I should tell you… It’s late and you haven’t taken a shower yet. Maybe we can just talk about it later, it’s no big deal.”

“Oh no, Choi Youngjae. Don’t even think about ending this call like that and leaving me hanging. I need to know every single detail, down to the colour of my clothes. Spill.”

“It’s just… Well…” He trailed off, his eyes wandering off to somewhere beyond his phone. Judging by where he was laying, you figured it was most likely the picture on the bedside table, taken on your university graduation day, nearly four years ago. “It’s embarrassing, I can’t do this.”

“Honey, I promise that no matter how crazy this dream is, I will never judge you or hold it against you. I will love you regardless, you know nothing will change that.” You said, echoing his own words whenever you were reluctant to share your thoughts or feelings with him in the past.

“Fine…” He sucked in a nervous breath, choosing his next words carefully. “I dreamt of us, living in a double-storey house, with a big backyard and a rose garden. Coco was running freely around the grass.” She interrupted to bark at the mention of her name. “We were sitting outside, enjoying the sunshine. I was wearing that limited-edition Supreme jumper you bought me for my birthday last year, and you were wearing a yellow dress with sunflowers on it.”

“That’s oddly specific, honey, but I don’t own a yellow dress.” Nothing about this dream struck you as out of the ordinary, and it didn’t make sense to you as to why your boyfriend made such a big deal about it.

“Yeah, I know you don’t. It must’ve been a new dress that you bought because, well, in my dream, you were pregnant.” Youngjae said cautiously, trying to gauge your reaction through the phone screen. When he was met with a stunned expression, he hastened to add, “I know that we’ve never brought this up but I just, I don’t know, it must’ve been because we were talking about getting married, and having kids is just the next step, you know? But like, I don’t want you to feel pressured or anything, and it’s totally cool with me if you don’t want to-”

“Babe,”

“I know I shouldn’t have assumed that it was what you wanted. Kids, I mean. I just-”

“Youngjae, it’s alright.” You giggled at your boyfriend’s flustered word-vomit. “It’s fine, I get it. I understand.”

“You’re not mad?”

“Silly, why would I be mad at you for imagining our future together, our own little family?” Oh, what you would give to reach across the screen and snuggle into his arms. “Yes, I know we haven’t talked about it, and it is a bit too soon, but I’m totally fine with having kids, honey. Maybe in about, two years? We can definitely start trying about a year after getting married.”

“Really?” Youngjae asked in disbelief. His expression resembled the one he wore five years ago when you agreed to bringing Coco home. “It’s just that we never actually talked about this seriously and properly so I wasn’t sure how you would react, and I didn’t want to scare you or anything.”

“No, I’ve thought about it before.” You confessed, feeling the apples of your cheeks heating up. “Besides, you know I love babysitting your brother’s kids. And I admit babysitting and having kids of our own is not exactly the same thing, but I think we’ll be ready to be parents in about two years’ time.”

“I’m glad we’re on the same page then.” Youngjae scrunched up his nose in delight, obviously content with your answer. “Well, it’s getting really late for you, sweetheart. Why don’t you go get yourself washed up? I need to send Coco to the groomer soon.”

“Yeah,” You released a satisfying yawn. “Go ahead then, hopefully she won’t be too much of a handful for the groomers this time around.”

Youngjae laughed at that as he rolled out of bed and made his way to the bathroom. “Actually, I wonder how she’ll be like with a baby in the picture.”

“She is really possessive.” Agreeing, you mirrored his actions and grabbed your towel off the hanger.

“Maybe she’ll be more chill as she matures.” He added, flipping the camera to show you Coco wagging her tail excitedly as she followed him around. “Won’t you, girl?”

“Hopefully.”

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plush-anon · 4 years

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after many hours spent pausing the show bc good lord why did they do that, i have now finished Love Never Dies

annnnnd yikes 😬😬😬

I’ll start with the few positives I did enjoy from the recorded Australian production on Youtube:

1.) the camera work. This is the kind of thing I dream of for professionally recorded shows - it really allows for some lovely close-up shots of how the emotions play over their faces, it’s lush

2.) the costumes are well-crafted, and I desperately Want the Phantom’s long-ass swooshy trenchcoat cape thing he wore for the first half-hour

3.) the sets used throughout this are honestly very impressively used and put together for some really fantastic shots

4.) the opening, with ‘Til’ I Hear You Sing Once More’. This song is honestly very lovely, and really articulates the Phantom’s loss and heartache for Christine. It’s sung very earnestly, and had the rest of the show been more like this I might have liked it more.

5.) the Fucking Song, ‘Beneath a Moonless Sky’, is a guilty pleasure. It’s so over the top, and it is only about recounting that One Time they totally banged yo, and I love it. I think it’s the orchestration, but it’s also enjoyably silly even while it takes itself 100% serious.

6.) As much as I hate to say this? ‘Devil Take the Hindmost’. While I hate the gist of the song - that being Raoul and Erik betting on who Christine will choose, and pretty much deciding for her who will get to be her one true love forever, completely negating the entire point of the OF musical where her choice was the most important factor for all of them - the pacing and the lyrics as they dance around each other are absolutely fantastic. It’s kind of sad to say, but Raoul and the Phantom, in this scene alone, display more chemistry in their singing than they do with anyone else. Let the hatefcuking commence~

7.) Some parts of ‘The Beauty Underneath’ I enjoy, particularly the ending scene where the Phantom is trying to talk Meg down. It’s very slow, melodic, and shows his more manipulative side, as well as how he can crawl into someone’s head, I love it.

8.) This very interesting visual with a mirror in Christine’s dressing room. There are two separate scenes where someone is in the mirror singing. The first is the Phantom, between Raoul and Christine. The second is Raoul between the Phantom and Christine. It’s honestly a nice touch.

9.) The main three are excellent singers.

Unfortunately, that’s all on the list of what I liked. Everything else is a Giant Fcuking Mess.

1.) The Phantom is no longer a complex, messed-up, but still somewhat sympathetic character, no; this is just a giant asshole who takes everyone for granted and barely realizes that anyone else exists except Christine, and even then only really as his personal instrument.

He never actually apologizes to Christine for the shit he’s put her through and continues to put her through, but still demands obedience and forgiveness and understanding. It completely negates the entire point of POTO’s ending, where he actually realizes he’s done wrong by her and his actions pertaining her, and lets her go from his world entirely, and RESPECTING HER CHOICES AND LEAVING HER ALONE.

Not to mention This Bitch also threatens to kidnap/possible “lose” her child if she doesn’t sing for him, keeps pushing her around and telling her what to do, and manipulating her life to change her decisions for her.

AND HE’S FRAMED AS THE BETTER OPTION HERE

2.) Which reminds of me of the next big asshat: Raoul de Chagny, who has now become an alcoholic gambler who pushes his wife to do things she’s not comfortable doing to repay his debts, neglects his son entirely, and also is abrasive and controlling of Christine, to the point he yanks her back and forth on doing shit. Play this role! We should leave bc he was an asshole! No now we should leave bc Phantom is back! No take the role he’s paying triple! I’ll make a bet on whether she loves me to pay my debts! No wait you should quit ten minutes before you go on-stage bc I don’t want to lose you! MAKE UP YOUR GODDAMN MIND YOU MISERABLE PISSANT SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP

Like I can understand being overprotective to a certain degree, which could eventually morph into being controlling. But neglecting your son, your wife, drinking and gambling your fortune away? ALL of that?!? Really???

Shouldn’t he be desperate to keep his wife and son close to him at all times after the events of POTO? Never leave, never go anywhere, only do what’s safe? You COULD have set this up as a continuation of Safety versus Freedom with Raoul and the Phantom, show the good and bad of both and have her choose from there. Show the dichotomies and hypocrisies of both men’s standards.

But nope! We’re just totes gonna make the husband like this for no goddamn reason, especially since Raoul doesn’t start suspecting that Gustave (his son) isn’t really his until Devil Take the Hindmost. He’s just that much of an idiot!

3.) The presence of Madame Giry and Meg Giry. Oh gods, where to even begin? They’re pretty much only here so that Sir Andy doesn’t have to make new characters with different backstories and motivations and introduce them accordingly. Nope! Now both women are blaming Christine for leaving the Phantom Man-Baby, and talking about everything they sacrificed to help him make his stupid-ass circus, and talking about how they love him and GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH Madame Giry in the POTO musical YOU LED RAOUL DIRECTLY TO THE PHANTOM’S LAIR SO HE COULD RESCUE CHRISTINE WHY ARE YOU COMPLAINING ABOUT HOW SHE BETRAYED HIM

And, oh, Meg... she reaaaaaaaaaaaaally got the short end of the stick here. I just... poor dear, she was horribly treated in this.

Neither of them deserved to be like this, honestly.

4.) Christine, to a lesser extent. Experienced Literal Character Assassination, forced to choose between two horrible options, stripped of her agency entirely, used as a bet in a game between said two horrible options, lied to and dragged around constantly, should have taken Gustave and run off with Meg to run a music store together. Fcuk you Sir Andy, for using POTO characters to act out your bitterness and frustration at your ex.

5.) The entirety of the whole Boardwalk Circus schtick, spawning an additional Fuck You to Frederick Forsythe, who thought this was a tenable option for the story to progress.

6.) The Phantom’s deformity was literally just four lines drawn onto his face with crayon and some smeared lipstick:

what even the fcuk, you couldn’t make the make-up crayon drawing more detailed??? take more than ten minutes to draw it on???

I never thought I would say this, but even the 2004 film’s depiction was better than this! At least that one partially drew from a real medical condition, Sturge-Weber Syndrome. What the fcuk is your excuse LND?!?

7.) The Lyrics. Oh gods, the lyrics. Some songs were decent, mostly the ones I listed up top. But the rest? Did someone forget to give the writer a more advanced/creative guide to rhyming lyrics? I wrote better shit in middle school than Glenn Slater did for the majority of these lyrics.

Glenn my dude, what the fcuk is this nonsense? You’ve written good shit like the Tangled songs and stuff for Galavant! Why are you writing worse than an angst-ridden middle schooler? It is immensely frustrating, to say the least.

8.) The really WEIRD direction in acting. No one here acts like they know how to move their arms or hands naturally; there’s a lot of really odd and unnecessary gesturing that makes it look like everyone has just had their limbs replaced with faulty robotic arms. There’s also a lot of leaning the characters do, with their arms perfectly straight by their side and it just looks wrong.

9.) The Phantom’s pseudonym is Mr. Y. No, they never explain why it is he chose that particular moniker.

10.) Bathing Beauty. Just... all of it, here, tied to POTO, present and here.

11.) It’s been exactly 10 years since Christine saw/banged the Phantom, and her son is precisely 10 years old.

That’s... not how pregnancy works. At all.

12.) This weird scene with the American press, where they are absolutely obsessed with Christine, despite the facts they present, such as:

- She hasn’t performed in 10 years anywhere.

- She was a French performer, and

- She only starred in three operas at the Populaire (Hannibal, Il Muto, and Don Juan Triumphant, which wasn’t even finished. So technically 2.2 operas that we know of).

Why, precisely, would American reporters be so obsessed with her upon hearing she’s coming? I could see some interest given the whole shebang with the Phantom, but after 10 years of radio silence, would she really garner an entire crowd of reporters and photographers... in America, no less?

France I could definitely see. America? Not so much.

13.) Gustave is a flat, generic kid character, who apparently is totes the Phantom’s son because... he can play the piano well. And also has the same ideas of music as the Phantom, despite never being taught about them, or discussed such things with his mother.

Is musical talent only inherited through the father’s side of the family in this universe? I mean, we never learn about Christine’s mother, just her famous violinist father. Otherwise, why is it Gustave’s musical talent isn’t attributed to - oh, I don’t know - HIS FAMOUS OPERA SINGER MOTHER?!?

14.) Apparently the Phantom is also now the one who invented cars OH I MEAN “horseless carriages” 🙄 A carriage with no engine and a “ghost horse” appears, and everyone is just fcuking stunned by this, like they’ve never seen a vehicle move without a horse before. In 1907. 22 years after the first functional automobile was invented. Ugh.

15.) seriously tho who thought basing a sequel on the Frederick Forsythe novel was a good idea why did nobody think to stop him apart from Sir Andy’s pet cat Otto. why.

16) The Phantom’s interactions with Gustave are distinctly creepy and unsettling. I keep getting pedo vibes from him and I Do Not Like It.

17.) The death scene at the end is so goddamn over-the-top and out of nowhere I just want to throw something, ugh

18.) And finally, my last gripe with this mess: This takes place in 1907, and declares that it’s ten years after the original musical. Despite the fact that the OG took place in 1885. Yippy skippy. 😑

I can honestly say I am Not a Fan of this musical as a whole, mostly based on the plot and the character assassinations (one quite literal) and the poor lyrics. I can admire the camera work, the basic singing ability, the scenery and costumes, and maybe two or three songs. But I just do not enjoy it. It took me two days to finish watching it because I kept cringing from what shit kept happening, and had to walk around and listen to other shit to get it out of my head.

HOWEVER: People do enjoy this one on the sake of it being so bad and over-the-top, and I can honestly see the whys. It helps that most of the cast can sing, and the orchestration is done well. There’s a TON of stupid to mock, and a lot of over-the-top awkwardness to laugh at. This is a good one to watch and mock with friends, IMO.

For those of you who do enjoy it, I’m afraid I have to disagree on most of it. Still, it is nice being able to watch this one for free, even if it is a giant hot mess.

And that’s all for me on this one! Have a good week guys!

#plush reviews: final thoughts #lnd #love never dies #poto #musicals #this was an ordeal and a half i tells ya

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narutsuart · 5 years

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Updated Three Houses Top 10 Females List:

Just in time for International Women’s Day! I’ve been working on revising my list as much as possible in light of revisiting Three Houses, playing Ashen Wolves, and rethinking my love for each female character I put on my last list. I will this time do the my list from Tenth place to First place. Just a heads up my # 1 one spot has not changed so don’t expect some crazy surprise there.

Disclaimer: please don’t flame me or comment about how “WRONG” I am it’s just my personal opinion or preference. BE NICE! and maybe reblog or comment your favorite list if you’d like?

#10: Shamir:

My opinion Shamir literally has not changed. She is just a cool character, I love how despite her debt to Rhea she isn’t kissing Rhea’s ass like Catherine or Ciril. Did I mention I really don’t like them lol? She’s badass and she has an excellent character design. Perfect blend of sexy and badass.

#9. Bernadetta:

Bernie dropped another spot going from 8th to 9th. I still have an abundance of love for Bernie, and I want to protect her at all cost. I still hold the opinion that while she’s an absolutely hilarious character, she can still get repetitive and stale pretty fast upon replays. That being said when I was thinking of characters that might potentially drop to below my top ten I couldn’t reasonably see myself dropping her out of my top 10, as Bernie is still a genuinely enjoyable character, and I do have a soft spot for her.

#8. Sothis:

Unfortunately Sothis dropped down a bit no fault of her own, simply because I enjoy the ladies above her more. That being said I really do enjoy Sothis. Even though our time is brief with her, I really do love the snarky little goddess. It’s funny, last time I made this list I had gotten her Christmas altand expressed my excitement, but I didn’t have her Mythic version(aka original version). I just recently I finally got lucky, and pulled her Mythic version!

#7 Dorothea:

AHHH THE PITCH FORKS!! I’M SO SORRY!! I know! I know! WTF?! I honestly any think of a perfectly justifiable reason as to why Dorothea has dropped so low on my list. She went from 4th place to 7th place for those that don’t remember. I honestly feel disgusting for putting her so low....I absolutely adore her character, her design is absolutely stunning, and I still enjoy most of her supports, but honestly I can’t justify putting her any higher than the women above her on this list. Like many who have dropped lower in placement it’s of no fault of her own. I just happened to realize I love the women above her more. I still believe deserves all the happiness, love and care that she desires!

#6. Hapi:

Hapi is such a fucking gem, I don’t know if it’s just the dub but Hapi’s dialogue is just so ahead of its time period and I love it so much lol. She has some of the funniest quotes and her habit for nicknaming everyone is hilarious. I’m aware that it’s not a trait unique to her, but I’m of the opinion that her nicknames far surpasses Dorothea’s nicknames. Now if we we’re talking strictly design Hapi would place 4th out of entire female cast for me, and that’s impressive feat since Three Houses has an abundance of amazing designs. In fact if I was strictly talking design a lot of the placements on this list would actually change. For example Hapi would actually rank above Constance for me in terms of design, but is trumped by Constance in terms of character. I might do a separate list for “best” designs in the near future.

#5. Rhea:

I KNOW ITS BLASPHEMY I STILL have both Edelgard and Rhea in my top 5?!! As those who saw my last list can see Rhea’s placement has not changed. I love Rhea so much is because she’s the perfect foil to Edelgard. Rhea is an excellenty written character with a lot of emotional depth. She acts as a perfect foil for Edelgard’s character they are so similar yet so different. It also makes sense that she and Edelgard’s ideals would come to clash. I’m of the opinion that if Edelgard and Rhea just talked about their views it still would still not end well. Rhea sage guarded her fabricated history of Fódlan for a thousand years and would not just tell the truth because Edelgard called her out. She would’ve branded Edelgard a heretic and have her executed. That type of tranquil furry is honestly unsettling and I LOVE it. Btw the only reason she tells the truth in CS and VW is because in CS she doesn’t think she has much time left, and in VW she doesn’t have much time left and chaos is marching on Fódlan’s door. Likewise Edelgard would sympathize with Rhea’s past if she told the truth, but would insist that Rhea step down from power or tell the truth to the world which would still lead to conflict. I personally agree with Edelgard vision for Fodlan more, and personally think Rhea is unstable, and worst SOLE leader for Fodlan, but neither are evil people and I can empathize with their motives and reasons for doing the morally grey things they do. Neither of them “do nothing wrong” like people claim and in fact do a LOT wrong. It’s those wrong things they do that makes them intriguing characters, and more relatable. They also both have the potential to do so many good things for Fódlan depending on the route.

#4. Constance:

GOOD LORD Costance is truly a one of a kind. I was pro Constance since her design was first revealed in the Cindered Shadows DLC trailer. That being said never did I envision loving her THIS much! Her motivations are easily understandable, and her fall from grace makes even more sad when you realize that haughty attitude that she almost always has on display is due to her compensating for her lack of status. Constance is one of the funniest characters in the game to me and she came out AFTER the game lol. She’s an incredibly intelligent prodigy when it comes to all things magic yet she has this naivety that people are able to exploit like Yuri with the “bootlicking nobles” phrase. She takes it so literal that she tries it out for her self, and tries to make a way for the boots to taste better making it easier to lick their boots......I CANT EVEN!!... honestly Constance could top this list if it weren’t for her split personality..... don’t get me wrong her split personality when in sunlight can be funny every now and then, but honestly it does more harm to her character then helps it in my opinion. Her change in personality when in sunlight is implied that to be because of the trauma of the fall of House Nuevelle, but we never get any real explanation for it or anything implying she can overcome it. Its not expanded upon, and never treated seriously. In fact it’s played for laughs and it’s something people just accept as Constance just being Constance. I honestly felt Constance C rank support with Ferdinand was done so well. She calls him out for his usually insensitive comments about status and makes him regret his words immediately. I had so much respect for her in that moment, come the b-rank support she acts all submissive and praises the ground he walks on....which ruined the c-rank support for me tbh. That being said, as you can see based off her placement this trait of hers doesn’t ruin the character for me, just keeps her from being higher.

#3. Petra:

On a much lighter note, Petra is my 3rd favorite! If you notice she has dropped down from my second favorite spot. This is due to no fault of her own I, just happened to realize that I loved my number 2 spot more. With that being said Petra has still gotten the victory! Like I mentioned in my first list, Petra is just a delight. I love how she’s so dedicated, and always willing to learn. Funnily enough my initial expectation for Petra’s character pre-release was vastly different then what her actual character ended up being. She’s one of those character’s who’s design got revealed MUCH earlier than any details about her personality and her design gave me the impression that she was the aloof, intimidating, and serious type that doesn’t have time for making friends or fun. I don’t know if anyone else got this impression, but obviously I was wrong! Petra truly does remind me a lot of Starfire from the original 2003 Teen Titans tv show and kinda re-awakens that childhood cartoon crush in me lol. Petra is just awesome there’s not a single support I don’t like of her.

#2. Marianne

Now if you saw my old list you probably noticed that Marianne moved up a bit. Naturally I still love her design(I’m a sucker for light blue hair I think lol), but upon revisiting Three Houses I realized that leaving Marianne at 3rd place somehow didn’t feel adequate. Funnily enough she was technically the first person I S-ranked in Three Houses due to locking myself out of the Crimson Flower Route on accident. Honestly she has become my favorite character to S-rank in Three Houses even more so than my number one spot! Anyway my love for Marianne is very different for most character’s as she is one I feel can really relate to on very personal and emotional level. I’m gonna get real for a minute. I honestly I had been in bad place in my life recently. I had been feeling like the world has been crashing down on me. I have plenty of things to be happy for yet I often felt depressed. I’d often had “friends” call me out, saying I have no reason to be depressed, or that I have been blessed with so many things, and while I agree I’m very blessed, they couldn’t understand how I felt, as all they could provide was the view of an outsider looking in. While the action of suicide was something I never considered, I’d had been contemplating the value of my life or if it was really worth living. First want to clarify that I’m in MUCH better headspace than I was then. I definitely feel like I’m getting better. I have my ups and downs, but I’m currently making better friendships, I’m actively getting the help I need! I’ve always sympathized with Marianne, but now I can say that I really empathize with Marianne. When we take things at face value she seemingly had everything going for her, being brought up into the nobility, trained for success, and even having an extremely rare crest. By all means to an outsider looking in she had every reason to be happy. Of course while all these things sound nice especially in the context of the story they are in actuality a source for her depression. In her C-rank support with Ferdinand we see his confusion as to why Marianne dislikes being a part of the nobility. This support is one of the few times she expresses real anger, and is when expresses she never got to have what she saw as a normal life, she never wanted to be a part of the nobility and the weight and the expectations of being nobility was crushing her, as she had to adhere to standards of those around her. She was also taught to fear her crest as curse, so the blessing many commoners would be estatic to receive was thing she deemed as a curse. Over the course of the story and through her supports, Marianne begins to learn how to be more accepting of herself and gain more self-confidence. Naturally her timeskip appearance reflects this. She looks well-rested, expressive, and she genuinely seems more happy. I will never forget In her A-support with Byleth, that over the course of 5 years she had abandoned her depression and suicidal thoughts thanks to the genuine and long lasting friendship‘s she’s made and that she managed to uncover the truth of her heritage, and overcome the fear and hatred of her Crest. Her character arc is a very powerful thing to me, and is also example of what makes the 5 year timeskip so great. In addition to her character arc Marianne is just so cute, don’t get me stated on how adorable her habit of talking to animals is! Marianne is a fucking fantastic character and I love her so much.

EDIT: So I wanted to clarify that if I’m being honest Marianne and #1 spot are technically both tied as #1 me, and are so for very different reasons. For the sake of creating a Top 10 and to avoid a cop out list I chose to put her at second. To me Marianne is “BEST GIRL”. She’s my favorite female character to marry, she’s most endearing to me, she has like my third favorite female character design in all of Fire Emblem, and I relate to her on an emotional level. That being said this next character is “BEST CHARACTER” I like more for her role in the story, how her character is written, and how she was designed. Despite this I do not marry her NEARLY as often as Marianne. While I ship her with F! Byleth(OTP!) she’s not someone I personally would persue romantically. In other words Marianne is more my type and I tend to be biased with her while this next character is female character that I feel is the BEST WRITTEN and the female character I respect the most out of the cast.

#1. Edelgard:

Upon revisiting Fire Emblem Three Houses story as well as playing the Cindered Shadows DLC, nothing has changed, in fact my love and resolve for Edelgard has only been strengthened. I made a huge in depth posts for Edelgard a while back explaining her past, motives, and reasons for what she does. The posts had spanned multiple reblogs of details and clarification and I went over the typing limit in every single one. I won’t divulge further into all that. Like I mentioned last time I created my top ten list, aside from her being IN MY OPINION one of the best written female protagonists in Fire Emblem history, I absolutely love her design, its probably one of my favorite designs in all of Fire Emblem. That being said, If I had to say while she’s definitely close, she doesn’t have my all time number one favorite design, that spot goes to Azura from Fire Emblem Fates. Edelgard will always be my favorite Three Houses female character no matter what and I’m so happy she was brought into existence!

Well that’s my revised list, I had a lot of fun writing this list and I hope it was enjoyable for you guys to read as well! I would really love it if you guys comment or reblog with your own list of favorite Three House females! Y’know what?! Comment or reblog with your list of favorite females in the entire Fire Emblem franchise if you’d like! I’m very interested in seeing your lists Happy International Women’s Day!

#fire emblem #fire emblem three houses #fire emblem three houses cindered shadows #international women's day #edelgard fire emblem #fire emblem marianne #petra fire emblem #fire emblem constance #fire emblem rhea #fire emblem hapi #fire emblem dorothea #fire emblem women

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soloragoldsun · 5 years

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Favorite to Least Favorite Kyoto Winds Routes

Now that I have played through all of the routes, I would like to weigh in on who I liked and why. This will just delve a little into each route, mostly talking about my personal opinion rather than being a true summary. In the future, I may replay them again to give more detailed reviews of each. This game is good enough for me to actually want to do that! In the meantime, here’s my overall opinion of everyone. Remember, this is a Kyoto Winds list. I have not played Edo Blossoms yet, so this is purely based on the first game. Spoilers below.

#1. Favorite Angel of Perfection: Yamazaki Susumu

This gorgeous piece of wonderfulness shot up to the top of my list early on, and has remained there ever since. I love his route because there is a real sense of mutual respect between him and Yukimura. Unlike many of the other Shinsengumi members, who focus on protecting her and who often make her feel like an outsider, Yamazaki recognizes her potential in the medical field and becomes a mentor to her. He shows her that she doesn’t have to be a fighter in order to be useful. By the end of the route, Yukimura’s confidence is so high, she ends up being the one to convince Yamazaki of his worth when he laments his inability to fight in certain scenarios.

Also, I am an utter sucker for the loner type who quietly supports their love interest from a distance before the two even get to know each other. Yamazaki straight-up says that he was watching Yukimura and rooting for her in secret from the beginning! Another plus is how perfect Yamazaki is at showing affection. He’s very gentle, but very straightforward. Once he knows what his feelings are, he’s not shy about making sure Yukimura knows how much he cares. I just about died when he took her hands after being comforted by her and told her how strong she was and how much she meant to him.

In short, respecting your significant other and telling them you care is totes sexy. Yamazaki does that, and then some. He’s also hella pretty, and his blushy face is the cutest shit ever.

#2. Precious Sunshine Boy: Toudou Heisuke

Not to be dramatic, but I would die for Heisuke. His relationship with Yukimura is absolutely adorable from the very beginning! He’s the first of the main cast to be outwardly kind to her, and regularly stands up for her whenever he can. He gets major points for frequently reminding everyone that the Shinsengumi were the ones to originally take Yukimura prisoner, and are the ones at fault for most of the bad situations that require them to protect her.

I love that he treats Yukimura as his friend from the start, even telling her to call him by his first name due to their closeness in age. There are so many scenes when the two are playing around and enjoying each other’s company. However, there are also several deeper scenes that delve into the conflict Heisuke feels concerning the Shinsengumi. His departure with Itou leads to one of the most beautiful scenes in the game, when he and Yukimura meet each other in a teahouse. They can’t acknowledge that they know each other, since communication between the two groups is forbidden, so they spend hours just talking about the weather and other minor things just so they can be together for a little while.

Heisuke is a beautiful boy, and there is so! Much! Hand! Holding!

#3. Adorable Student Bean: Souma Kazue

I was not expecting to like Souma’s route as much as I did, but holy shit! He’s the cutest thing ever! His relationship with Yukimura is completely different than anyone else’s for two reasons: One, he doesn’t know she’s a girl until later. Two, Yukimura is his teacher when he joins the Shinsengumi. He spends most of the route referring to her as Yukimura-sensei, and is shown to respect her a great deal. The mutual respect and building-up in this route reminds me a lot of Yamazaki’s route, so I think it’s a trait of mentor/mentee relationships in this game.

One thing I like is that Souma is respectful and protective of Yukimura both before and after her gender is revealed. He rushes to protect her from Saburo’s harassment while still thinking she’s a man, and continues to call her his sensei after the truth is revealed. Also, there’s more of a sense of the two spending a lot of time together over the course of the route, which makes the romantic buildup seem very real. I especially like that this romance puts Yukimura in the more dominant role. I hope she’s the one to make the first move and kiss him in Edo Blossoms. I will die of happiness if this happens!

He also gets major bonus points for trying to sleep-cuddle Yukimura at the end. I am a sucker for sleep cuddles!

#4. Emotional Support Samurai: Harada Sanosuke

I liked Sano long before playing his route. He is another character who constantly strives to make Yukimura feel better about her situation and comfort her when things go wrong. This is even clearer in his route, which has several scenes of him looking out for her mental health, whether that involves sneaking out to take her for a nighttime walk or arranging a meeting with Sen so that the two can enjoy some wholesome girl-talk (which Yukimura was sorely lacking).

I did feel that Chapter Five was a bit lackluster in this route compared to some of the others, but it did a good job of solidifying the relationship between the two. Sano learns of Yukimura’s healing powers and is stunned, but insists that she isn’t a monster and that he will still protect her, since he sees it as a man’s duty to protect his lady. He called her his lady, and I am dead, okay?

As a romantic route, it had a perfect amount of buildup and sweet moments. I look forward to what comes next.

#5. Puppy Dog Eyes: Iba Hachiro

I’ll be real: This route could have easily secured the second-place spot, and even been a contender for first-place. It had everything I love in a romance. It had childhood friends reuniting. It had sweet, sweet backstory. It had probably the nicest character in the entire fucking game! Seriously, every scene with Iba and Yukimura was just so tender and beautiful! It felt more like a romantic story than pretty much all of the other routes.

So, why is it down here at number five? Well, it’s because YUKIMURA IS A FREAKING DUM-DUM IN THIS ROUTE! This woman was able to see through the feelings of some of the most closed-off characters in other routes, but somehow can’t figure out why Iba keeps putting himself out there for her. He literally takes her on dates, goes on about how wonderful she is, calls her his inspiration, and even calls her his love toward the end! And still, we have moments of her being like “Why is he doing this for me. This can’t just be an obligation to a childhood friend...” No shit, Sherlock! Does the man have to wear a shirt that has “I LOVE YUKIMURA” written on it in big red letters?!

So, yeah. This was a mixed bag. The good outweighs the bad enough for it to be higher on the list, but I really hope Yukimura actually gets a clue in Edo Blossoms.

#6. Sword Nerd: Saito Hajime

Ah, the classic Quiet Loner with a Heart of Gold. It’s an oldie, but a goodie. Saito is a good, solid route with a sprinkling of cute moments that balance with the emotional distance of other moments. Cute moments include Saito geeking out over swords, the snow bunny, and Saito freaking coming back from a freaking spy mission in order to nurse Yukimura back to health!

This route was definitely about building Saito’s respect for Yukimura, who becomes less timid and more determined to prove herself. As a result, she does spend a longer amount of time feeling like and outsider and doubting her worth. I look forward to seeing what happens in Edo Blossoms, now that she’s found her resolve.

Seriously, I am a sucker for sick fics! Why is this game pushing all my buttons?

#7. Epic Dork Bro: Nagakura Shinpachi

And here we are at the last member of the Golden Trio. Nagakura is a precious dork, and I love him to pieces! He spends most of the route acting as a goofy older brother figure to Yukimura, and the two develop a genuinely-adorable relationship. The scene when he falls asleep in her room and gets all embarrassed when he wakes up was particularly cute.

I did feel that the ending of his route was a bit rushed compared to the others. Also, I never felt that shift from him feeling like an older brother to him being a romantic interest. I look forward to seeing that change actually happen in Edo Blossoms.

Overall, this was a route with good moments that tapered off just a bit at the end, but I still loved it.

#8. The True Sexy Demon Man: Hijikata Toshizo

I genuinely enjoyed Hijikata’s route. I just happened to like seven routes better than it. The development between him and Yukimura is very solid, and it’s nice seeing him go from being stern and scary to gruff and caring. This route also made me hate Kazama even more than I already had. Seriously, let’s kill that fucker in the next game!

The appeal as a romance route was a bit lessened by Hijikata’s often-derisive attitude, and the fact that he calls Yukimura a kid from beginning to end. Like, hello? Talking to a grown-ass adult, here. If Yukimura’s old enough to be waifu material for a creepy Demon, she’s old enough to not be called “Kid.”

This had decent buildup, and the beginning of some good payoff. I’ll be waiting, oh second game, for my sweet reward.

#9. Threatening Jerkass: Okita Souji

I actually did warm up to Okita by the end of his route, but holy fuck did I have to slog through a lot of eye rolls to get to that point! He’s supposed to be the asshole who secretly cares, but he makes a little too much of a secret of it throughout most of the route. And, I’m sorry, but you can’t make me believe that him scaring a group of kids is actually an endearing scene. Can’t do it, game.

I did enjoy seeing him soften over time, but I really didn’t like all the moments when Okita makes cruel jabs at Yukimura, acting like he doesn’t care to the point where she actually believes him. I said this back at the number one spot: Telling the person you love that you actually give a damn is totes sexy.

Ah well. People are saying I will adore him in Edo Blossoms, so I’ll hold out for now.

#10. Doctor Evil: Sanan Keisuke

Sanan is a smooth motherfucker, and he’s hot as hell. He even had some really good moments with Yukimura that made me smile. It’s too bad he continues to exude the creepy scientist vibe between those moments. Even when being romanced, he still threatens you several times, including that scene when he almost cuts you for science.

He is definitely a good, complex character. I won’t deny that. It’s just hard to ship him with Yukimura when she spends basically the entire route feeling scared of him.

Please mellow out, you sexy, vampiric son of a bitch.

#11. Bad Touch: Sakamoto Ryouma

I’ve started reading up on the Shinsengumi and other individuals of the time period, and Sakamoto actually seems to be the most interesting and morally-sound. Too bad his route made me want to fall asleep. It had loads of good historical goodies, but this was bogged down by a romance that many YA books would laugh at.

He’s charming and oh-so-charismatic, to the point where Yukimura apparently feels a bond with him despite only spending a little time with him. He regularly gets into her personal space and refuses to back off when asked, but he just feels so warm and comforting and- *gag*

Yeah. The history and the non-romantic moments were interesting, but I’d rather do personal research for that.

#12. Edgelord McFuckboy: Kazama Chikage

I hated Kazama from the beginning. My feelings only deepened as I played route after route and saw the many, many ways this fucker can creep on Yukimura, kill her friends, and call all humans insects. He’s a racist jerk who wants a convenient broodmare for the McFuckboy Clan.

I will admit that the dialogue with him is always interesting. He is a well-spoken character, and an intriguing one. He acts gentler toward Yukimura in this route, but it’s only because she’s in a position where he’s literally her only option for protection.

He thinks humans are insects, tries to kidnap a woman to impregnate her on multiple occasions, and will gladly kill her friends in order to get to her. What a dick.

#hakuoki #hakuouki #kyoto winds #spoilers #characters #ranking #yamazaki susumu #toudou heisuke #souma kazue #harada sanosuke #saito hajime #nagakura shinpachi #iba hachiro #okita souji #sanan keisuke #sakamoto ryouma #kazama chikage

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manuscripts-dontburn · 5 years

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The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth

Author: Philip Pullman

First published: 2019

Pages: 687

Rating: ★★★☆☆

How long did it take: 11 days

Review HERE.

Kam s ním?

Author: Jan Neruda

First published: 1917

Pages: 29

Rating: ★★★★★

How long did it take: 1 day

Znáte přeci ten starý vtip, ne? Jan Neruda miloval Karolinu Světlou. A když zemřela, tak napsal "Kam s ním". :D V každém případě tento ikonický text i po více než sto letech vyloudí na tváři čtenáře upřímný úsměv, pobaví a zároveň dýchne romantickou atmosférou staré Prahy.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Author: Heather Morris

First published: 2018

Pages: 320

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

How long did it take: 7 days

As much as I appreciate learning about Lali (not Lale!) Sokolov and his story, this book from literary point of view is deeply average. The sparse and straightforward style of narration can be effective (case in point: Exit West by Mohsin Hamid), but for some reason here is only does the book a disservice by making the people in the book cut-outs without much differences in personality, and subsequently the reader (at least this particular reader) fails to engage with them on a more personal level. Add to it the historical inaccuracies and what you are left with is something very unremarkable.

Dreadnought: Britain, Germany and the Coming of the Great War

Author: Robert K. Massie

First published: 1992

Pages: 1007

Rating: ★★★☆☆

How long did it take: 40 days

I am not going to pretend that I read each page of this book, some (about 1/4) I skimmed. This is a great achievement of a research for the writer, but so very dense and detailed that the retention level is not high. I definitely feel like I learned a lot, but I also feel a lot has escaped me. Very interesting, very well written, my brain is toast.

Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wreath

Author: Sigrid Undset

First published: 1920

Pages: 278

Rating: ★★★★★

How long did it take: 3 days

This is, actually, a very simply laid-out story. A beautiful young girl comes of age, falls in love and defies her family wishes to get the man she wants. And the book is very straight-forward with it as well, not adding anything unneccessary, no deep philosophy, no side-tracks to boast its volume. But the core of the book are relationships between flawed characters, be that Kristin, naive and stubborn, or Simon, kind but also condescending, Aashild, helpful but not above scheming, and of course Erlend, impulsive, selfish and overall a bastard. The life in medieval Norway was tough, honest, difficult, lacing Christianity with superstition and all this Sigrid Undset captured beautifully. What truly elevated this volume to 5 stars for me, however, was the ending scene between Kristin´s parents.

No One Is Too Small To Make a Difference

Author: Greta Thunberg

First published: 2019

Pages: 68

Rating: ★★★☆☆

How long did it take: 1 day

First of all, I think many people angry with Greta just don´t get what she is and what she does. They criticize her for being harsh and undiplomatic, and they criticize her for speaking up without offering a sollution of her own. And it would be funny if it was not so horrible. What I got to understand from this book is that Greta asks the world to LISTEN to the people who DO have sollutions, or at least strive to find them. She is the voice that is supposed to attract attention to a problem and she is pleading, begging and demanding (as well we all should!) that we actually start treating that problem with the seriousness it deserves. That said this little book is hardly a comprehensive statement and I believe Greta and her mission deserve a better representation. By this I mean: instead of merely printing her speeches, why not edit them in a ways so that many points are not repeated in all of them? I GET the point of this publication, but at the same time the potential was not reached

The Familiars

Author: Stacy Halls

First published: 2019

Pages: 360

Rating: ★★★☆☆

How long did it take: 3 days

Yeah..... this was fine. I liked it. Not much to discuss. If you wanna read it, go ahead, there is nothing wrong with it.

Glass Town

Author: Isabel Greenberg

First published: 2020

Pages: 224

Rating: ★★★★★

How long did it take: 1 day

I just... really love Charlotte Brontë, you know. And this book is really both imagined, but for greater part factual, journey into her own private torment. I have, also, always found her the most tragic of all the Brontë siblings, especially because of she outlived all of her siblings, and then her own pregnancy killed her. As for the publication itself, I have to say I am not a great admirer of Isabel Greenberg´s art style, especially her close-ups freak me out (though the more complex pictures were nice). However she has managed to tell the story of the Brontës in a very creative and original way, by using beautiful language and packing a punch right through my soul.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Author: J.K. Rowling

First published: 2008

Pages: - (audio book)

Rating: ★★★☆☆

How long did it take: 2 hours

This was, for most part, really enjoyable and makes a nice addition to the Harry Potter books.

Madame Bovary

Author: Gustave Flaubert

First published: 1856

Pages: 311

Rating: ★★★★☆

How long did it take: 9 days

1. Beautiful writing. 2. I hated everyone.

A Gentleman in Moscow

Author: Amor Towles

First published: 2016

Pages: 472

Rating: ★★★★☆

How long did it take: 5 days

I liked the gentle flow of events, I liked the atmosphere and the people I met in this book. I thought the premise was interesting and clever, and all in all the author did deliver a lot of what was promised. The only thing I missed, and I cannot tell you the specific reason if I tried, was a strong emotional connection, something that would stun me, perhaps some long lasting story elements which would ties everything together. Life of the gentleman in this book moved from episode to episode, from character to character, but there was not that one underlining goal which would have made it all so much powerful.

#booklr #wrap up #February 2020

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As Above, So Below Ch. 10

Summary: Your average, mundane life as a college student is flipped upside down when the man you thought you knew as your next-door neighbor turns out to be the God of the dead. When Michael lures you down to Hell, everything that you thought you knew about the world is proven wrong.

Word Count: 3776

A/N: I really don’t know how I feel about this chapter. Let me know if you have any feedback (good or bad, all is appreciated). My inbox is always open for a chat!

The Earth is a smoldering wasteland.

The sky above you is painted a sickening red, and the air is both hot and cold at the same time. Smoke rises from the ground while sirens wail in the distance, and glowing eyes watch you through what you hope is a mirage. Your bare feet make imprints in the gray dirt as you walk through the skeleton of what used to be a house. You’re not quite sure what you’re walking towards, but a pull in your chest leads you to an unknown destination.

The ceiling’s caved in, and water pools in spots on the floor. Wood paneling hangs by a single nail in some spots, swinging dangerously above your head.

“Hello?” You call out, coughing at the soot that invades your lungs. Your skin is covered in streaks of ash, and whatever outfit you were wearing hangs off of you in tatters. The tugging in your chest continues to lead you through the old house, and it’s only when you’re standing above a set of decrepit stairs that you realize where you are.

The Murder House.

It’s especially peculiar that you’re here now, considering your last memories involve being in Hell. You’re not even sure how you got back Above, or how the world came to be this way. You’re careful to descend the stairs, which creak and groan as you walk on the moisture-soaked wood. You crinkle your nose at the acrid scent of brimstone, reminding you of the last time you walked down these stairs.

The lines between the Underground and Above had blurred considerably; the second your foot lands on the floor of the basement, you’re standing in the throne room of Hell. When you turn around, you can still see the steps that you just came down on. There’s no ceiling, the same blood-red sky providing a backdrop for the large room. The throne, which was once made of obsidian, is now crafted from human bones. Skulls stare at you from the armrests, their jaws forever opened in silent screams. Ravens circle overhead, calling out to each other as they look down upon those below them.

An unfamiliar figure sits on the throne of bones. His white face is marred with cracks, making the skin look even more like porcelain than it already does. His hair blows from the force of an unseen wind, and his pitch-black eyes seem to be looking through you. The being who you know as Satan stands behind the throne, and it’s only when the pale man’s cackles reach your ears that you realize this is Michael. His hands are red and dripping with blood, and you walk closer to try and see where it’s coming from.

“Michael?” You ask, but he doesn’t hear you. You’re close enough to touch him, but stop when your foot hits something solid. When you look down, it takes a moment for your eyes to process what you’ve run into, and you can’t help but scream when you do.

Your corpse lays on its back on the floor, glassy eyes staring up above. Blood dribbles out of boths sides of the corpse’s mouth, and dried blood cakes the skin below the nose. The fatal wound appears to be from ‘your’ chest, a giant hole punching through the skin and ribs. Your own chest has the same wound, ribs cracked and muscles and tendons hanging from your empty chest cavity. Suddenly, you’re entirely aware of the blood dripping down your face, giving you matching injuries to your mottled body below you. When you look up, you see your heart in Michael’s hand, watching in horror as he bites out of it like it’s an apple.

You jolt up, chest heaving and head spinning. You’re sitting in a bed instead of standing at Michael’s throne, and you pat your chest for reassurement that your heart is still where it’s supposed to be. You jump at the feeling of hands on your shoulders, watching with wide eyes as Michael stares at you.

“Hey, are you okay? You were thrashing around in your sleep.” You collect yourself, beads of sweat pooling on the exposed part of your chest that your dress doesn’t cover.

“Yeah, just a nightmare.” He looks confused, and you realize that gods must not dream, and therefore not know how bad nightmares can be, on the rare occasion that they do sleep. “It was really realistic.”

“Do you want to talk about it?” He asks, rubbing your shoulder comfortingly. You hesitate, but in the time it takes you to decide on an answer your vivid imagination has already beamed the nightmare right into Michael’s mind. His face falls at what he sees, the pale demon that he morphed into eating your heart as you could do nothing but watch.

“Michael, it was just a bad dream.”

“You know I wouldn’t kill you, right? I can’t even bare the thought of that.” He says sincerely, looking into your eyes.

“I know that!” You’re almost hurt that he believes you’re legitimately scared of him. “Seriously, I know. I wasn’t even scared of you when you dragged me down here and let me starve for three days.”

He smiles then, and you know your reassuring words have done the trick. “I stopped believing you were scared of me when you punched me.”

You smirk at him, wincing at the soreness in your body when you move to stand. You feel like you’re hungover, even though you drank no alcohol last night.

“Where are you going?” Michael asks.

“I’m gonna go get changed out of this dress and get into some clothes that I actually want to wear.” You fish your shoes off of the ground, but decide to hold them instead of actually bothering to put them on.

“(Y/N).” Michael calls out, and your hand stalls on the door handle as you look back at him. His long hair is tangled, and he’s still wearing the same ruined clothes from last night, but he looks just as beautiful as always.

“Yeah?”

“Thank you, for listening to me last night. I cannot stress how grateful I am that you put aside your stubbornness for that one moment.”

“You’re welcome, Michael. Thanks for not dying last night.” You smile at him before opening the door and making your way back to your own room.

Where do you stand with Michael? You ponder this question on the walk towards your room. You’re obviously not enemies, but after the past couple of days the two of you have to be more than friends. Do you like Michael? Of course you do. But do you like him enough to stand by his side as the Queen of the Underworld?

Would the threats on your life continue? You’re mortal, and no matter what choice you make you will grow old and die. Will the apocalypse still happen if you die of natural causes? There’s too many questions running through your mind and your head, which never stopped spinning after you woke up suddenly, is throbbing.

You’re happy to see that there’s nobody in your room for once during your stay here. You grab some random clothes from your dresser, assuming that Madison will help you if you don’t end up wearing clothes that match. The remnants of last night’s makeup don’t put up much of a fight when you take a wash rag to your face, and you look closely in the mirror to check that your face is completely bare. Your reflection stuns you for a moment.

Even though your hunger strike was weeks ago, your face looks gaunter than it did directly after your first meal with Michael. The circles under your eyes are purple and pronounced, and you just look tired. You feel tired too, if you’re being completely honest with yourself. You’ve felt like you were getting sick for the past week or so but have been fighting it off, only for it to be hitting you like a truck today. You didn’t know that people could get sick down here, but it sort of makes sense that viruses and illnesses thrive in the land of the dead.

“(Y/N)?” You jump, the hairbrush clattering to the countertop. You catch Desa’s eyes through the bathroom mirror, the young woman looking just as startled as you. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to frighten you.”

“You’re fine, it’s my own fault for not watching my surroundings.” You say, smiling at her. “Did you need something?”

She recovers quickly, moving to stand behind you. She takes the brush from the counter, and you welcome her expert touch as she starts to untangle your hair. “Master was wondering if you would like to join him for judgements today, see how some official business works?”

“Am I allowed to do that? Right now I’m just ‘Lady (Y/N).’”

“What King Hades says, goes.” You giggle, turning around and taking Desa’s hands in yours.

“You have been so wonderful to me during my time here, I just wanted to say thank you.” You’re not sure why you’re feeling so emotional right now, but tears prick at the corners of your eyes.

“Thank you for treating me like your equal, and for making King Hades into a better person.”

“Was he cruel?” You ask.

“Very much so. He only cared about inflicting punishment upon those he believed ‘deserved’ it. This palace was a dark place, literally and figuratively. And then you came along, and things changed. He started...thanking the staff, being kinder with his punishments and, of course, pining after you. Personally, I think that he was just lonely and didn’t know how to handle his emotions.”

You snort, but are concerned at the same time. How bad were things before you arrived? It’s not difficult for you to believe, but you find yourself not wanting to believe it at the same time. “Why does that not surprise me? However, I’m glad that my being here has changed his mood for the better.”

Desa’s hands come to a stop, and she lays the brush back down once she’s deemed your hair to be untangled. “Master cares about you. I fear that your potential leaving would break him.”

You’re stunned at the handmaiden’s admission. You’ve had your worries about the same thing; would this man, who’s so convinced that you are meant to be here and has changed his entire worldview time and time again for you, be able to survive the pain of you leaving?

“I...I need to do what’s best for me, Desa. I know that Michael will be upset, but I miss my home.”

“Is this not your home as well? I heard your conversation with Lady Hecate the other day. It’s okay to have multiple homes.” She’s right, but you hate that she is.

“Just because I’ve kissed Michael a couple of times and have friends here doesn’t make it my home.” You clench your eyes shut, the lights exacerbating your headache. The woman knows she’s upset you, and she places a hand on your shoulder.

“I’m sorry, you’re right. Shall I take you to King Hades now?” You rub your eyes before nodding and standing. You’re cold, yet you can feel the sweat beading on your brow.

You know the way to the throne room by heart now, the twists and turns of each corridor programmed into your mind. Although you attempt to use telekinesis to open the large doors, your arms wobble with the strain and you quickly give up. Desa looks at you in concern, but keeps quiet and opens the doors for you.

Michael immediately brightens up when he sees you, standing up and making his way down the marble steps towards you. An onyx crown with blood-red rubies adorns his head, the same rubies fastening his cloak around his shoulders. His beautiful rings, each a different size and shape, decorate his long fingers. The court of demons that surround him part easily, all too afraid to get in their king’s way. You smile, grateful for the hand he holds out in your direction as he leads you up to his throne. You look at him in confusion, silently asking where you’re supposed to be.

“Once you agree to take your place as my queen, then you can have a throne of your own.” Michael teases, a delicate smile on his face. “Of course, you could always sit on my lap today if you don’t want to stand.”

“I’ll stand, thank you very much.” Michael’s smile dims and he rolls his eyes, although you know he was expecting you to answer this way. “So what goes into these judgements?”

“There’s different ‘levels’ of the Underworld; Tartarus, the Asphodel Meadows, the Mourning Fields, and Elysium.”

“No Dante’s Inferno?” You ask, leaning against the cool backing of Michael’s throne.

“That would actually be Tartarus. It’s split into nine different circles. Then you have the Asphodel Meadows, which is where mortals who lived unremarkable lives go. Those who spent their lives pining after an unrequited love are sent to the Mourning Fields, and Elysium is for the especially distinguished.” Michael explains.

Before you can ask your next question, another door opens on the other side of the throne rom. A large boat journeys across the floor, plumes of smoke serving as the river. The man ferrying the boat is appallingly disgusting, and you have to breathe through your mouth to avoid the pungent smell of death that emanates off of him. His cloak is ripped and dirty, and his bushy beard hasn’t been combed for years. His eyes look like they’re made of fire itself, and you flinch when he makes eye contact with you for a brief moment.

“Charon.” Michael greets as the souls are ushered off of the boat. There’s so many of them, all different ages, genders, races, and religions. The man atop the boat gives a curt nod to his ruler, before turning the boat around and rowing back out the way he came. The demons that stand throughout the room hiss and growl at the souls standing in front of Michael, and you get the feeling that they get to do whatever they want to those who end up going to one of Tartarus’ circles.

Michael studies the crowd for a long moment, as if he’s seeing something that you can’t. He is, you realize as you remember his gift of being able to see everything about a person. They’re silent, all huddled together as they try to make sense of what’s going on. You wonder if they even know that they’re dead, or where they are.

“What do you see?” He asks, looking back towards you.

“I see...people.” You shrug, not sure what answer he wants from you.

“We’ll start out with an easy one. Take my hand.” It feels familiar by now, whenever you grip his large hand. At first you think it’s just an excuse for him to hold hands with you, but you gasp after you blink.

The auras that you’ve heard so much about are all on display for you. Not only can you see them, but you can also feel what each color means. Yellows, blues, oranges, reds, and greens all mix together to form a rainbow above the heads of those crowded into the throne room.

“Can you see them?” Michael asks lowly, and you nod breathlessly. You’re absolutely enraptured by what you’re seeing, and if it wasn’t for Michael grounding you, you wouldn’t be able to look away. “I want you to focus on the person with the light blue aura. Do you know who I’m talking about?”

The person in question is a man in his mid-40s. He looks confused, but at the same time he’s trying to help comfort others who aren’t handling the current situation as well as he is.

“What do I need to do?”

“Just concentrate. Zero in on him, and soon his life should play before your eyes like you’re watching a movie.”

You stare at the man intensely, until the tunnel-vision makes it so you can only see him and his aura. Your hand burns, most likely from the power you’re tapping into through Michael. A picture flickers before your eyes before fading away, and you squint and focus harder. The picture appears again, vividly now, and you watch the man’s life from beginning to end. He was a family man, an EMT who loved going to schools and doing demonstrations for kids. In the end, an aneurysm sent him to his untimely death.

“Asphodel Meadows.” Your voice speaks before your mind has comprehended it. Michael looks proudly at you, nodding.

“Very good! Mephistopheles,” He calls, and a demon with large black wings appears. “You’ll take our chosen guests to the Asphodel Meadows.” The demon nods, and beckons the man towards him.

Michael continues on with the judgements, which you choose to watch instead of help conduct. You haven’t let go of Michael’s hand, and although you can see the auras, you’re not focusing enough to experience their lives. It passes quickly, Michael looking bored at what must be monotonous work for him. Finally, the demons lead off the groups of people to their designated afterlives, leaving you and Michael alone in the throne room. You’re tired, extremely so, and you’re not sure if it’s because you over-exerted yourself with using Michael’s magic or if it’s from whatever bug you’re trying to fight off.

“You did wonderful, (Y/N). Your powers are expanding immensely.” He lets go of your hand to stand from his throne, and it’s only after he does that you realize the burning sensation you had been feeling on your palm was from him.

Your hand is physically burnt, the skin red and blistering where Michael had gripped it. Studying the damage, you hide your hand from Michael when he turns around to see what you’re doing.

“Why are you standing like that?” Michael, ever the perceptive man, questions.

“Maybe I felt like mocking the way that you stand.” You retort, calling him out on the stance he often assumes whenever he stands in one spot.

“(Y/N).” He chides, obviously not impressed. You roll your eyes, but hold your hand out anyways.

Michael’s eyes widen at the sight of your injured hand, hesitantly grasping your arm where your sleeve covers it so as not to accidentally burn you.

“Is it because you were letting me use some of your magic?” You ask.

“I’m...honestly not sure. This hasn’t happened before when I’ve held your hand, right?”

“No. Sometimes my hand gets warm, but I always assumed that it was because I was holding the Lord of the Underworld’s hand.” You attempt to insert a little humor into this situation, hoping to make Michael smile. Instead, he looks completely stumped. You’d be lying if you said you weren’t a little confused too, but out of all of the things you’ve experienced in Hell, this is pretty tame.

“Hmm.” Michael trails off, biting his bottom lip in concentration. You wait for him to speak again, but the longer he thinks, the more the room starts spinning around you.

“Michael,” You call, bringing his eyes back to you. “Can you let go of my arm please?” You smile reassuringly, and he chuckles slightly before obliging. You start to walk down the steps, fully intending on taking a nap before doing some research.

“Where are you going? Don’t you want to figure out why your hand burnt?” You wave him off, focusing on putting one foot in front of the other so that you don’t trip over the ground.

“I’m just tired, I’m gonna get some rest.” Michael says something to you, but you can’t hear it over the ringing in your ears.

The piercing sound and bright lights combined with your dizziness have you crashing to your shaking knees. Michael’s beside you almost immediately, and you vaguely wonder if he sprinted or transmutated the short distance. His strong arms wrap around you, holding you up against his chest.

“Why did you collapse?” He asks, and you’re taken aback at the fear in his eyes.

“Just got really dizzy. I’ve been fighting something for the past week or so, guess it finally caught up to me. I didn’t even know you could get sick in the Underworld.” You mutter, smiling up at the blond man.

He’s silent, eyes searching your face for some answer you’re not aware he’s looking for.

“You can’t get sick in the Underworld.” He places the back of his hand against your forehead, and you let out a quiet groan at the coolness it provides you. “You’re burning up, (Y/N).”

You shouldn’t laugh, seeing as how this is turning into a severe situation, but you snicker anyways. “I’m in Hell and I’m burning up.”

Michael’s brows furrow, and he slides an arm under your legs so he can lift you up. “C’mon, let’s get you to your bed. You can rest while I talk to Madison; she’ll know what’s going on.”

“No, I can walk!” You start to protest, but bury your face in Michael’s shirt when the room decides to tilt. He smells really nice, actually; a mix of smoke, vanilla, and something woodsy.

“No.” He says sharply, ending the argument before it can even start. You don’t look up from his shirt again, but you can still feel his piercing eyes on you as he carries you towards your room.

You sink right into the mattress, grateful to finally not be moving or have the room spinning around you. Michael pulls the covers up around you, and you don’t even realize that your teeth are chattering until he runs a hand over your quaking jaw.

“I’m going to go find Madison, okay? We’ll figure out why you’re so sick suddenly, and then she’ll make you one of her potions. You’ll be okay.” He sounds like he’s trying to convince himself of this, which is mildly freaking you out. With a kiss on your forehead, he’s already halfway across the room, obviously on a mission.

“Michael?” You call out. He looks back at you with a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes.

“Yes, darling?”

“Am I going to die?” You don’t want to even consider this as a possibility, but with how frazzled and scared Michael’s been, it seems that’s what’s on his mind too. His jaw sets, and he shakes his head.

“Not if I have anything to do with it.” And he’s gone, leaving you alone with your worries.

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Final Works: Writing part 3

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some works NSFW/18+; some text in summaries and tags will also be NSFW.

AO3 collection: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/FinishWhatYouStarted2023

That one memorable incident with the potato clock and the science museum by Ennael, LetoLeGaosaure

Subarashiki Kono Sekai | The World Ends With You - Fluff, Humor, Science - Rated G - "Rhyme really doesn't lose any time. Neku, on the other hand, does lose Rhyme. Joshua helps with one thing, but it could be argued that he seriously doesn't help overall. As usual."

Tastes Like Strawberry Cream by seles

NSFW - Shingeki no Kyojin | Attack on Titan - Hange Zoë/Reader - Fluff and Smut, Established Relationship, Wall Sex, Semi-Public Sex - Rated E - " "I need you," you blurted out, emphasizing the desire by sliding your foot alongside the inside of their leg. "We're in public, dear," Hange reminded you with wide eyes and red growing across their cheeks. "Hasn't stopped you before." Hange rolled their eyes playfully. Dismissively. "Isn't it your kink anyway?" Dropping your voice into a deep whisper, you purred, "Fuck me, Hange." "

Beware The Boes! by Ginneke

Tumblr post - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - Link & Tatl (Legend of Zelda) - Mild Horror, Canon-Typical Violence, Zinefic, Tatl POV, Playing with monster lore - Rated T "The only scary thing about Boes is not knowing when they're there. Right? Right. Tatl would like to think so… -- Written for the Faces of Evil zine, vol. 7: The Small."

To Catch the Wind by ForestWren

It's Just Like Falling Snow (I am Above You, and I Love You) by ForestWren

Let's be called 'Romeo and Juliet' by sasuhina_gal

Who wouldn't want Hollows and Shinigami living in harmony? Right? by Mysticalbeingwithuntoldpowers

Tumblr post - Bleach (Anime & Manga) - Roka Paramia/Tessai Tsukabishi, Aizen Sousuke/Kurosaki Ichigo - Soul King Kurosaki Ichigo, Mystery, Established Relationship Ichigo/Sousuke, Politics - Rated G “Roka Paramia, ambassador for Queen Harribel, was determined to make her speech in front of Central a successful one, a lot depended on her. Unfortunately, even the best laid plan can't predict everything. How dare someone interrupted the most crucial moment of the peace talks with an anonymous laser beam to her face. And why did the King saddled her with an overprotective seven foot giant that was way too perceptive for her own good?”

Flowers from your Beloathed by Ginneke

Hypotenuse by LetoLeGaosaure

Run to you by sasuhina_gal

NSFW, CW: Sibling Incest - 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga) - Dabi | Todoroki Touya/Todoroki Shouto, Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead/Shinsou Hitoshi, Mentioned Enji/Keigo - Mutual Pining, One-Sided Attraction, suggested voyeurism, Aizawa and Shinso are brothers, Alternate Universe - College/University - Rated M "Touya and Shouta, roommates in college, share something in common, their love for their little brothers. They know they'll live in self-disgust, never expecting it to go anywhere, but they'll realise there's a reason their their brother's safe space."

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🦇🎃Kana’s Halloween Hangover Rec List🎃🦇

Love Halloween? Not ready for it to be over? No worries! Old and new, these are some of my favorite spooky, suspenseful, and supernatural Kylux reads--perfect for drawing out your favorite month a little longer!

which is 100% why i’m posting this on november 1st, definitely not because i didnt manage to finish it before yesterday. nope, not at all

My Baby’s a Devil in the Bedroom | @callmelyss

- E - 4/5 chapters, 14 645 words - “Oh, obviously.” Kylo let out a shaky laugh and ran both hands through his hair. “Wait, no, you’re serious. You’re a fucking demon.”

“Well, yes, not to put too fine a point on it.” Hux smiled, clearly pleased with himself at the joke. “Or more accurately, I’m a succubus. A sex demon.”

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Kylo has an unusual squatter. He's pretty fine with it. -

This fic is seriously amazing. It’s a super fun idea, the dialogue is hilarious, and it perfectly balances the sweetness and humor with angst/intrigue. Plus, I’m absolutely taken with snarky, smug, candy-tasting succubus Hux <3 <3

strange phenomenon | @brawlite, @kyluxtrashcompactor

- E - 8/8 chapters, 65 756 words - Kylo Ren is haunted by recent tragedy. He answers an ad posted by one Armitage Hux for a roommate, and he thinks a fresh start will help him begin to heal. He brings next to nothing with him from the past when he moves in.Or so he thinks. -

This fic is wonderfully suspenseful, and perfect if you’re looking for something to keep you on the edge of your seat. I also had a lot of Han feels when reading this one. Overall it’s just really nicely well-rounded with heartfelt and genuine characterizations, good spooks, and some searing sexual tension.

Something Wicked | @marlonbookcase

- G - 7/7 chapters, 22 514 words - Kylo and Armitage have been friends since they were kids. Now in university, they run a semi-popular YouTube channel called "London Below" where they investigate all sorts of haunted and paranormal happenings in and around London and try to answer the question, are ghosts real? When they take on the mysterious and tragic case of the Pendle Witches, they come face to face with the spirit world in a way they never have before. Will they make it out of Pendle alive? Are ghosts real? And most importantly, does Armitage return Kylo's affections? -

I love Buzzfeed Unsolved. I love Kylux. I love this fic. A lot. As it says in the description, it’s not an exact Unsolved AU, but it really captured the format/feel of the “paranormal investigator” genre, so if you’re a fan of that, you’ll love this. Bonus points for some mutual pining and sugary fluff 👀👀

Second Spring, First Fall | @huxandthehound

- T - 5/? chapters, 7 018 words - Nothing brings people together quite like the holidays. Well, maybe not Halloween... After a scare, Hux has to confront his neighbor. Lucky for him, Kylo might be a little sweeter than his tricks let on. -

A cute multi-chap made of Huxloween prompt fills! Lighthearted, but it’s still got that Halloween spirit. Plus I’ve got a soft spot for sweet modern AU Kylo :))

Some Strange and Unnerving Events | @longstoryshortikilledhim

- E - 10/10 chapters, 158 815 words - As a boy in a dreary school on the moors, Kylo Ren had only one friend, a red-headed boy whose sharp tongue and wit drew Kylo to him. But that friend was taken from him. Now grown, Kylo goes into the service of the master of Stormfield Hall, the enigmatic Lord Arkanis, who is seeking a tutor for his charge. Kylo's past will come rushing back to him, both in his new employer and some unusual circumstances that bring to the fore powers that Kylo thought long-suppressed. -

This fic hit me like a ton of bricks. This fic hit me like TWO tons of bricks. Start this one when you’re ready to be feeling it for a few days afterwards. It’s an incredible historical AU with magic and a great murder mystery--it basically pushes, like, all of my buttons. And it’s /genuinely/ spooky, I had to start keeping a light on while I read it. Oh, and it features definitely my favorite Millicent ever. If you’ve got the time for something long, go for this one.

Reach Out in the Darkness | unicornsandbutane

- E - 2/2 chapters, 9 321 words - Having spent a decent amount of time researching the history and folklore of Arkanis, Cadet Hux strikes out one chilly evening in search of some legendary creature that's supposed to be extremely powerful. If the myths aren't true, all he's wasted is time. But, if they are based in some actual fact, then what a boon such an entity would be to his cause. He doesn't know what he will find, but he is prepared for any (absolutely ANY) eventuality. -

Tentacle monster Kylo. I am unapologetic. It’s really good.

Witchfeather | Whatever21ism

- E - 14/? chapters, 16 015 words - Armitage Hux is a new witch trying to establish himself in a new town. One day he goes out seeking a familiar, particularly a cat, somehow instead he ends up with a raven who is much more than they appear to be. -

A favorite of mine! Apothecary witch Hux & his crow familiar Kylo. There’s some really nice worldbuilding and crow Kylo is super cute. Possibly abandoned, but defs worth checking out what’s there & showing the author some love.

First Order Investigations | @mistresseast

- Unrated - series, 3 works, 58 094 words, incomplete - Hux and Phasma have been running First Order Investigations since high school, and Dr. Snoke's metaphysical research graduate program seemed like the perfect opportunity to pursue their interests under the protective umbrella of academia. Unfortunately, that meant allowing Snoke's personal project, a taciturn medium named Kylo Ren, to join their team. Hux and Kylo mix like oil and water, or, more accurately, like fire and gasoline, and Hux is convinced that working effectively with Kylo is absolutely impossible. They hate each other, and Hux is content to leave it that way.

But then, a case in the sweltering heat of South Carolina begins to change things between them, and Hux finds himself questioning not only Kylo's feelings, but his own as well. -

Paranormal Investigator AU of the highest quality. The detail and thought put into each investigation site is incredible. I love this fic to pieces, and if you like ghost stories, you will too.

Undead | @heyktula, @splinteredscript

- E - series, 2 works, 6 855 words, incomplete - They’ve been circling around each other for years. Kylo Ren, the most powerful vampire in Supreme Leader Snoke’s house, and Armitage Hux, the human liaison between the world of mortals and that of eternal darkness. Baiting, taunting, the cord between them growing ever tighter.Sooner or later, one of them is going to snap. -

A lovely and dark vampire AU~~ Gives off some real classic Kylux vibes, and is an absolute pleasure to read :D

Fixer Upper | @irisparry

- T - 5/7 chapters, 10 034 words - When Armitage Hux starts with First Order estate agents, he thinks the house on Alderaan Drive is an insult, a patronising set of training wheels for the new boy. He is ... not correct. -

Adorable haunted house AU! I love both of their characterizations in this one, especially shy, grumpy ghost Kylo~

Hair of the Dog That Bit You | @theweddingofthefoxes

- M - 9/9 chapters, 21 597 words - Ren owns a popular tavern, and Armitage is a respected physician in town and the surrounding villages. Their years-long friendship will survive anything -- even the bite of a werewolf. Won't it? -

Full disclosure, I haven’t actually finished this one-- I have a tendency to get distracted unless I finish something in one sitting, rip. But I remember being SUPER stoked about starting it, and anything by weddingofthefoxes is guaranteed to be a treat, so I’m putting it on here anyway :D tbh now that I’m thinking about it again I’ll probably finish it tonight.

The Eldritch Effect | @generallyhuxurious

- E - 17/17 chapters, 67 899 words - For the last three years Major Donal A. Hux, formerly of the British Army's Parachute Regiment, and Kylo Ren, estranged son of US Defence Secretary Leia Organa, have been tooling around North America investigating "weirdness"- and they're plenty weird themselves. Their latest tip off is leading them towards a haunting in rural Alabama. But first they need to make a stop in Trinity, South Carolina... -

A real goofy Paranormal Investigators AU that I super love (but I also need to catch up on rip). It’s an American Gothic AU, but you don’t need to have any knowledge of the show to follow along (I don’t). It also comes with a series of oneshots set in the universe but outside the main plotline, so when you finish the fic and inevitably want more, you’re covered ;)

blackbird, fly | @acroamatica

- M - 19 265 words - One sunny afternoon in the mountains of Washington state, Ben Organa-Solo walked out into the woods.

He never came home.

Six years later, a journalist specialising in missing-persons cold cases decides to follow his footsteps and see where they might lead. -

This is a sad beautiful horror AU that is very close to my heart. The writing is just gorgeous and the suspense is beautifully done. Also, it about doubled the amount of emotions already attached to the song Blackbird for me (I still get a little heart-squeeze every time I hear it)

what’s real or isn’t | @brawlite

- E - 12/12 chapters, 57 398 words - Hux's new house is not haunted. It isn't. -

Super surreal haunted house AU. There’s also monster sex. This is definitely a staple of spooky Kylux fics :D

How to Kill a Living Thing | hedgerowhag

- E - 10/10 chapters, 25 394 words - It starts like any other horror movie: a young man moves into a strange old house full of relics of the past and becomes haunted by some strange entity. However, Ren doesn't find the monster that he expects. -

This one has got some of the most stunning, spooky visuals I’ve ever read. I could picture every scene and character so clearly. Plus, I love Hux’s characterization--he’s kind of a shit, and it’s beautiful.

Twenty-Six Weeks | @vmprsm

- E (eventually) - series, 4 works, 28 539 words, probably complete - Two mature adults need to do two things: live an a house with a stranger for six months, and keep their secrets to themselves. How hard could that be?

Apparently very. -

The author made a point of trying not to give too much away in the summary/tags, so I won’t either :D I’ll just say it’s one of my favorites, and definitely worth a read if you haven’t already~~

The Brief Wondrous Return of Vampire Boy | @hollyhark

- T - 21 190 words - Two days before Halloween, Hux hears a rumor that Ben Solo is back in town. While Hux does not believe the sensational version-- that his estranged childhood friend/enemy escaped from an asylum and is out for revenge --he is left on edge as to how to proceed. -

One of my favorite Halloween fics; it really encompasses the feel of fall/Halloween but also, like, good ol’ ~teenage bullshit~. There’s a lot of creepy Snoke stuff, some dealing with the fallout, and a nice hopeful ending :))

Ghost Encounters of the Hux Kind | carefulren

- T - 9/9 chapters, 25 610 words - Kylo purchases an old, abandoned house in order to get away from his family. He just wants the chance to be alone for a while, and he considers this house as the start of his new, isolated freedom.

Everything is going as smoothly as possible, until it's not.

Perhaps, Kylo isn't living alone after all.-

A sweet and soft ghost story AU. I adore the ending <3 <3

Spookylux Huxloween 2018 | @nofootprintsinsalt

- T - series, 31 works, 36 896 words, complete - Huxloween 2018 - 31 benarmie fics in 31 days -

A series of benarmie fluff/horror for the Huxloween prompts this year! These were so so fun to read throughout the month and I adore the little universe that develops as they go on :))

Of Our Time | @ezlebe

- E - 15 297 words - “Do you know how many people would think it’s weird you walk around in the day?”

Hux grits his teeth in vain against an uncanny sensation, his own words digging and clawing up his throat to leave behind the taste of blood and bitterness thick on his tongue. “I could care less. I was made this way before there were movies – before fucking Stroker. Call me a demon if it makes you feel better.” -

I only read this really recently, and I was BLOWN AWAY. Seriously, this packs so much into 15k--it’s got feels, it’s got lore, it’s got steamy smut. What more could one ask for?

Shiver The Whole Night Through | @theweddingofthefoxes

- T- 5/5 chapters, 7 977 words - Ren's always loved hunting, so when he's told his paid time off won't roll over into the next year, he decides to take a week, get his gun and rent a cabin in the woods. But it takes no time at all for the hunter to become the hunted. -

This one’s very accurately tagged “Mind Games,” which really made it stand out to me--I do love a good spooky woods story~~

The Ghost Under My Bed | @longstoryshortikilledhim

- E - 19 525 words - Amateur witch, aspiring actor and full-time family fuckup Ben Solo discovers that his house is being haunted. Best part? His very own poltergeist, Armitage Hux, is kinda cute. Worst part? Well. He's dead. -

THIS IS THE SWEETEST GHOST STORY. I love it so so much. The sweetness of their relationship set against the sad backdrop of both of their histories gives this one a really unique feel. And the ending is guaranteed to give you the warm fuzzies <3

aaaand that’s all, folks! Lord, this post turned into a behemoth lmao. I just. really love supernatural stuff. (on that note, if anyone has read/written anything even tangentially spooky/supernatural, feel free to send it my way. I will happily give it a read ;)))

Happy reading! ^_^

#kylux #fic rec #halloween #huxloween #spookylux

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meditativeyoga · 5 years

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Four Reasons Why Every New Mom Needs Physical Therapy

New Moms Need Physical Therapy

Pregnancy and childbirth specific a huge toll on a lady's body. It is changing and also stunning, but when a mother does not obtain the physical and emotional assistance she needs, the impacts could be devastating.

I am a new mother, 3 times over. After each birth, I profited enormously from physical treatment. I could not stand strong, fit, and also wholly healed without it.

I am additionally a physical therapist, myself, and also feel that every female ought to recognize her legal rights to obtain physical therapy as a brand-new mom. One of the many fields of expertise in physical therapy is women's health and wellness. I wager you didn't know that. That's fine. The majority of physicians do not either.

A physical specialist (PT) in females's health is committed to assisting females obtain their bodies back after birth. They can treat a myriad of problems, consisting of pelvic and neck and back pain, urinary incontinence, and also other disorders. The American Physical Therapy Organization's 2010-11 report labelled Today's Physical Specialist: A Comprehensive Review of a 21st-Century Healthcare Profession, mentions "physical specialists are devoted to helping with each individual's accomplishment of objectives for function, wellness, as well as wellness." The core worths of a physiotherapist are "altruism, liability, honesty, clinical excellence, social duty, as well as compassion." The unfortunate reality, though, is that a lot of brand-new mothers will never obtain the therapy they desperately require after providing birth.

But I am enthusiastic about transforming the tide. All also often, females as a whole, not simply new mommies, do not receive the healthcare they require. Read my article which reviews the stunning statistics about the crisis in women's wellness care today in the US.

A Prime Instance of Falling Via the (Clinical) Cracks

I have actually had people as well as good friends who have dealt with pelvic pain, sexual disorder, uncomfortable scarring, persistent incontinence, and also lower back pain for as long that it has significantly modified their high quality as well as enjoyment of life.

A close friend recently concerned me requesting for suggestions for another sweetheart. Let's claim her name is Teresa. Teresa had actually simply undertaken significant abdominal surgery (think C-section) as well as was having dreadful abdominal pains or even headaches.

Knowing that the two relate, based upon her surgical treatment type and plan of treatment, I right away asked if the surgeon had referred her to physical treatment. Certainly the response was no. Her strategy of treatment did not include any post-operative physical treatment. In truth, when I asked Teresa directly, she said her physician (a female, mind you) had never ever even pointed out requiring physical therapy.

I was distressed by exactly what I really felt was an oversight by the physician to refer Teresa to therapy, yet mainly I really felt a rise of seriousness to aid her. This female required treatment quickly, yesterday, even. She was going to pieces, clinically depressed, suffering, and alone in your home six weeks after major surgical treatment on her reproductive organs due to a cancer scare. She had no suggestion exactly how to get better (she had actually been a marathoner) currently that she had this massive scar (bigger compared to that of a C-section) across her abdomen. Also coughing caused pain, and the related migraines as well as neck and back pain were terrifying.

But, it was not the doctor's mistake. Not really.

Doctors are enlightened extremely little, if in all, concerning PT services in medical school. A friend with an MD sister claimed this when asked if she had actually discovered PT in clinical institution: "sure, we had education and learning about exactly what PT's carry out in clinical school. It was a single lecture, on one day, it was optional, and it covered all allied healthcare solutions."

Physical therapists invest a comparable quantity of time in gaining their level in physical therapy (7-8 years) as physicians carry out in clinical training. There really is no means a solitary optional lecture in medical college can prepare medical professionals to understand what PT's do and how you can refer for physical therapy.

#Yoga

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freedom-shamrock · 6 years

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It Sounds Familiar - Chapter 11

This is the @miraculousfluffmonth day 7 prompt, recovery. This takes place right during chapter 12 of Something Familiar.

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"And how do you like to be treated when you're a person?" his Marinette asked.

He stared at her, eyes wide for a moment, desperately trying to find an answer to her question. "I have no idea," he finally admitted. "To my father, I was a burden and a tool. To the other models and photographers, I was a potential path to a very powerful person who could influence their career." His fingers drummed nervously on her desktop. "It's been so long, I barely remember what it was like to have someone who genuinely liked me and didn't try to control who I was. I don't know who I am, who I want to be."

He could feel her distress. He was a terrible familiar, causing her pain on top of her healing. Before he could downplay his statement, she had taken his nearer hand in both of hers, effectively stilling him.

"I want you to be yourself, whoever that is." Though her voice was gentle, it held no flexibility. "And I'm going to be here for you as you try to figure it out, okay?"

He nodded, once again surprised by her affection and respect. Being her familiar, living with her family, had made him happier than he'd ever felt possible. Yet now, she was raising that level higher without any apparent effort. "Thank you," he whispered reverently.

"What do you want me to call you when you're in you human guise?" He could feel her seriousness. Their relationship, complicated though it had become, was critical to her magical powers, but he knew her well enough to be fully aware that that wasn't her only concern. His witch genuinely cared for others, for him. She had an unending supply of love and compassion, giving it out freely, where his father had been stingy with such things.

"I like being Chat Noir," he said, smiling happily. The name she'd given him was a badge he was honored to hold. It gave him that clean break from being Adrien Agreste, and it had somehow taken on all the positive associations of being her familiar. "And I'm still me, no matter which form I wear."

She nodded. "I know. But I think people will be confused when you're out and about in human form and I call you that."

He stared at her, nearly stunned to speechlessness. "I'll be allowed to go out like that?" His voice was a whisper. He'd just assumed he would need to stay a cat in public and around others. It hadn't even occurred to him as an option.

"I want you to feel free to take whichever form you want," she said firmly. "You're still my familiar, either way. I don't think this is something we're going to be able to keep secret, no matter how hard we try." She wrinkled her face a bit. "And I don't want to try. I want you to be you."

He nodded, overwhelmed. He wanted nothing more than to change back into a cat and curl up in her lap, but right now they had things to accomplish that he had to stay human for. "I like it when you call me Kitty," he said shyly. "It reminds me that I'm your kitty. But in a sweet way. Not like you own me."

She giggled. "Technically, we own each other," she teased.

She yawned, and the weariness she'd been subduing while she ordered him new clothes was suddenly apparent in her posture.

"You need to rest," he said, frowning a little. He should have made her do it sooner, but he was having too much fun getting to know her better. He stood up and looked around her room. "I don't think you should be up in the loft until you can get up and down by yourself." He pulled at his lip with two fingers, puzzling over the best way to make her comfortable enough to sleep. The nurse had been quite insistent that recovering needed to be her primary focus. Her bed was comfortable, but he didn't want her on the lodder right now. "Is it okay if I bring down your mattress?"

She shrugged. "If you want."

Leaving her settled on her chaise, he climbed up to push her pillows and blankets down. There was something oddly satisfying in the action, probably the cat in him, to be honest. The mattress took a bit more work, since he didn't want it to hit anything, but before long, he'd relocated her entire bed to the floor.

He pulled back the blankets and patted the mattress. "Come on my Marinette. It's nap time."

"What are you going to do?" she asked, wincing as she lay down."

"I'm going to watch over you," he promised. "Do you prefer a cat guard or a person."

"Whichever you want," she insisted.

"And is it still okay if I'm on your bed?" he asked. That was a whole special can of worms he hadn't even realized needed opening until now. She'd technically been sharing her bed with a cat and a teenage boy for nearly two months. Even with his sheltered upbringing, he knew that was creepy, and he felt terrible for not realizing it until now. Maybe it would be best to sleep as a cat from now on.

"You're my familiar and a cat," she pointed out, smiling as she closed her eyes. "You can go wherever you want."

He sat down beside her, watching both her face and his arcane awareness of her emotions for any hint of discomfort. He was still shaken by yesterday's accident, by her near dance with death. But his need to be near her wasn't more important than her comfort. He was relieved to feel that she was soothed by his presence. Smiling to himself, he slowly reached out, gently resting his hand on her hair. "You can rest easy, my Marinette," he whispered. "I'll be right here if you need me."

I'm still hoping to catch up on the three prompts I haven't done yet, but probably won't get started in that direction until the weekend. I have a lot of paid work right now (which is a super good thing), but it's still a learning process to balance all my clients plus kids who are home on summer break.

#Miraculous Ladybug #fanfic #mlfluffmonth #A Familiar Story #Sounds Familiar #witch and familiar au #ML Fluffgust 2018 #my writing #Marichat

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eighteen going on extinct 11/20

Kurt Fabray just wants to relax after a tough week at school, but that is shown to be impossible when he realizes that his absent father has once again blown into town. Not wanting to spend more time around him than necessary, Kurt goes to his old babysitters house, the one place he feels safe when his father is in town. While there, he stumbles upon a secret he knows he was never meant to find out - one that could change the entire course of his life.

An AU very loosely based on Mamma Mia.

Hello everybody!!!! I'm so sorry that it's been so long since I posted. My wifi is super spotty right now, and will continue to be for at least the next two weeks. Because of that, I'm posting two chapters today (chapter 12 will come shortly after this one) and I might post one tomorrow, since I don't actually know when I'll be able to post again after that (potentially not until November 7 or 8, but I might be able to squeeze a chapter in in-between).

Warning that you're not going to be happy with Quinn in this chapter, but I hope you will try and be empathetic as well. Abusive relationships, even if the abuse is emotional and not physical, are difficult, and people in them don't always make the best decisions.

I hope you enjoy, and I'll see you in a bit with chapter 12!

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Monday morning dawns bright and early, and Kurt is surprised when he opens his bedroom door to find his mom sitting on the couch, a large bowl of cereal in her lap.

“Mom?” he asks, taking a cautious step toward her. “What are you still doing here? Shouldn’t you be at work?”

She shakes her head. “Called in,” she whispers. “I couldn’t… the thought of being there…”

“Hey,” Kurt says, hurrying to her side. “It’s okay. I get it. Last night was rough.”

Her eyes begin to water, and Kurt pulls her close to him, though he makes sure to keep his burnt hand (covered in an old strip-cloth bandage to keep the numerous burn dressings – which their next-door neighbor miraculously had – in place) elevated and away from her body.

“He was just drunk,” his mom says, though Kurt isn’t sure if she’s speaking to him or to herself. “He was just drunk.”

“Exactly, mom. He was drunk. After he specifically told you he wasn’t going to fall off the wagon again.”

“I provoked him.”

“No,” Kurt says, shaking his head. “No, stop right there.”

“It’s true, I did.”

“No, it’s not, and you know it. He’s the dick, not you. Remember what you told me last time he got drunk? That I didn’t put the beer in his hand or shove it down his throat?”

She shakes her head fondly and smiles up at him despite the tears in her eyes. “Why did I raise you to be so smart?”

“Rookie mistake?”

“That’s gotta be it,” she says, leaning back in close to him. “How’s your hand?”

Kurt doesn’t get to respond, though. The door opens slowly, and the sound of boots walking in rings through the apartment.

Puck peeks past the wall separating the living room and the kitchen, and Kurt feels his jaw tense.

“Um. Hey.”

“You,” Kurt hisses, but before he can say anything else, Quinn is out of his arms and running at Puck.

Kurt hopes more than anything that she will slap him across the face and force him right back out.

Of course, that isn’t what happens.

“You came back,” she says, throwing her arms around Puck’s middle and hugging him close.

“Of course I did,” Puck says, his own arms coming around Kurt’s mom. Kurt’s stomach turns at the mere sight. “I was… Fuck, Quinn, I was so stupid last night. I don’t know why I said that. I don’t even know why…” He shakes his head, then pulls Quinn away from him so they’re looking into each others’ eyes. “It’s the last time, okay? I’m never going to get like that again.”

“I’ll help you, okay? Just like last time. I’ll help you get better.”

“I’m so fucking sorry, Quinn,” Puck says, pulling her close once more.

Kurt can’t watch any longer. “Hello?” he calls out, standing up. “Are you fucking kidding me?”

Puck takes a deep breath, then brings Quinn to his side, keeping an arm firmly at her side. “Kurt,” he says. “I’m really sorry about last night. I was out of line, both before and after I got drunk.”

“That means nothing to me,” Kurt says. “Mom, are you fucking kidding me? You’re just going to forget everything he did? Just like that?”

“Kurt…” she pleads.

“No, it’s okay, I get it,” Puck says, and fuck this suddenly super-understanding guy. Kurt wants to rip his throat out. “He’s angry. It’s fair. I wasn’t nice to you, or to him. But I’m going to change.”

“Did you fuck a therapist or something last night?” Kurt bursts. “Mom, you’re not seriously buying this, are you?”

“Kurt, he’s being sincere,” she says, but Kurt doesn’t want to hear it.

“Yeah, just like he was being sincere when he was apologizing for fucking my second-grade teacher. Just like he was being sincere when he apologized for taking our rent money and skipping town two days later, fucking off for a year-and-a-half. Just like he was sincere when he apologized for only sending one child support check a year for the past eighteen fucking years. Mom. He’s always goddamn sincere when he apologizes, and then he does the same thing all over again.”

Puck’s jaw twitches, and Kurt points to it instantly.

“See? He’s so fucking sincere, but he’s dying to deck me right now.”

“Kurt!” Quinn shouts. “Your father is not dying to deck you.”

“Oh, so he’s my father again, huh?” Kurt scoffs. “You know, fuck this. I’m going to be late for school.”

He goes back to his room, ignoring their murmuring as he goes. They manage to leave him alone for as long as it takes for him to change, but as soon as he’s shoving his shit into his backpack, his mom is knocking on his door and peaking in.

“Kurt, can we talk about this?”

He turns around, shoving his backpack onto his bed forcefully. “It’s never going to stop, is it?” he asks. “You know I finally thought you were realizing what a piece of shit he is. How he pits us against each other, always tries to make it him versus me. I thought you were finally realizing how you always fucking choose him, and that maybe that isn’t okay. But turns out all it takes is a couple of ‘I’m sorry’s’ and soulful puppy dog eyes, and you’re back in his arms like you’re fucking sixteen again.”

“Kurt, you don’t understand,” Quinn says, shutting the door behind her with a silent click. “He made a mistake.”

“He made a thousand fucking mistakes,” he says, arms raising in the air. His eye catches on his bandaged hand and he waves it in front of her. “How about this, huh? How about the fact that he fucking lunged at me and I burnt my goddamn hand moving away from him?”

“That’s not how that went, Kurt,” she says, keeping her voice far too calm.

“Oh, right. So, I just fucking backed up against the burner for no reason, because I’m that stupid.”

“I didn’t say that.”

“Well, whatever you are saying, I don’t want to hear it,” he says. “I’m tired of this shit.” He shakes his head. “I’m going to Finn and Rachel’s after school today.”

“Kurt --”

“No,” he says, turning around and zipping his backpack up, then slinging it over his shoulder. “I need some time away, from him, and from you.”

Her eyes fill with tears, and she reaches forward to him. “Kurt, please.”

“Stop, mom,” he says, dodging her attempt at contact. “Just stop. I get it now,” he shakes his head. “No matter what happens, no matter what you say… you’re always going to choose him.”

“Kurt,” she pleads, but Kurt is done.

He pushes past her out of his bedroom and out into the living room. Puck is still standing there, staring down at his nails like he can’t wait for this all to be over. Kurt scoffs. Yeah, he thinks, sincere apology, my ass.

“You,” he says, pointing an accusing finger at the man. “You better smarten the fuck up.”

“Look, Kurt, I told you I was –”

“No, you look,” he spits. “You somehow got the most amazing woman in the world to love you despite the fact that you are a literal piece of human garbage.” He can feel his mother’s eyes on him, but he refuses to look back at her. “You better start to treat her fucking right, or I will actually beat the shit out of you; even if the test proves that you are my father.”

Puck doesn’t say anything, seemingly stunned at the threat of violence. Kurt is a bit stunned himself. He’s never considered himself a violent person before, but right at this second, staring up into the eyes of the man who has ruined and continues to ruin his mother’s life, all he feels is the urge to punch.

He pushes past Puck before the man can regain his sense of speech, walking out of the apartment and letting the door close with an audible slam. He hurries down the hall and down the stairs, wanting to get out of there as soon as he can.

Somehow, he ends up at the bus stop earlier than he usually would and has to wait a good fifteen minutes before the bus rolls up. He jumps on, slumping into a seat near the back entrance, as per usual, and shoving his backpack beside him. He bounces his leg to the music in his earphones, anger flowing through him.

He’d texted Finn about the situation as soon as he got to the bus stop, but he hasn’t heard back from him yet. He guesses the man is preparing his lessons for the day, so he doesn’t mind; he just hopes he gets it in time to tell Kurt if it won’t work.

A couple of people glance at his hand as the bus fills, but Kurt just sneers at them. Whatever. He’s already been the topic of the school’s useless gossip mill for the past few weeks. Might as well give them something else to talk about.

The bus finally reaches Blaine’s stop and the boy gets on, flashing his bus pass with a small smile before heading right to where Kurt is sitting. Kurt pulls his earphones out of his ears, already feeling his spirits lift a little.

“Whoa,” Blaine says as soon as he sees Kurt. “What – Your hand!”

“Yeah,” Kurt nods, pulling his backpack onto his own seat. “I burnt it pretty bad.”

“On what?!” Blaine takes cups Kurt’s injured hand gently between his own, as though his touch alone will help to heal it.

“Stove,” Kurt says. “I’m going to have a wicked scar.”

“What in the world happened?” Blaine asks, hands closing softly over Kurt’s, cradling it in his warmth. Despite everything, Kurt can’t help but smile.

“I got into a fight with Puck while I was making supper,” he says. “He moved toward me aggressively and, like a moron, I backed away right into the lit burner.”

Blaine tuts, shaking his head. “You’re not a moron. I’d be scared, too, if an angry man was advancing on me,” he brings Kurt’s hand up to his lips and presses a kiss over the bandaged palm. “There,” he says, grinning. “All better.”

“Thank you,” Kurt says, missing the warmth of Blaine’s hands as soon as he takes them away. “It feels better.”

“Well, that’s what I’m here for,” Blaine replies with a wink. “Seriously, though, are you okay? Burn aside.”

Kurt shrugs, hugging his backpack closer to his chest. “I don’t know,” he admits. “I’m obviously pissed as hell at Puck, but I’m also kind of pissed at my mom.” He frowns as the words come out of his mouth, almost tasting wrong. “I hate that,” he says. “I hate being mad at my mom.”

Blaine puts a hand on his shoulder. “Do you want to talk about it?”

Kurt glances around the bus, shaking his head. “Not here,” he says.

“Oh, so we’re putting a stop to all the deep talks on the bus?” Blaine asks, voice lilting teasingly. “Because I was really excited to tell you more about my childhood on the bus ride home.”

“Guess you’ll just have to tell me at lunch instead,” Kurt winks.

Blaine chuckles. “Only after you tell me why you’re mad at your mom.”

Kurt presses his lips together for a moment, then nods. “Deal.”

By the time lunch time rolls around, Kurt is ready to pull his hair out. People have been staring at him and whispering all goddamn day. They keep staring at his bandaged hand and then turning to their friends and mumbling to each other.

He’s sick of it.

“I fucking burned it,” he snaps at a couple of freshmen, who instantly turn bright red and look away.

“Rough day, huh?” Blaine asks as he walks up to Kurt’s locker. If anything, his being there only seems to make people turn to each other and whisper harder.

“Would have been better if people didn’t keep whispering about me right in front of my goddamn face,” he says, loud enough for everybody doing exactly that to hear.

“Oh, yeah,” Blaine says, a fake smile appearing on his face. “Apparently you’re hot news again.”

“My stupid hand, right?”

“A little,” Blaine replies as they start to walk down the hall. “I’m part of it, too.”

“Really, now?”

“Yep,” Blaine’s smile widens. “Apparently you’ve officially hit rock bottom, going from the Incredible Scott Smith to little ol’ me. So far I’ve heard people whispering about how I’m not as hot as, or as smart as, or as athletic as, or as rich as, or as good in bed as their all-powerful overlord.” His face becomes even more manic, eyes expanding impossibly. “I don’t even want to know how they figure the last one.”

“Christ,” Kurt rolls his eyes. “So, I went from not being good enough for Sebastian to being too good for you? What the literal hell.”

“I know, right? How fun is this school?”

Kurt snorts. “Why do you think you’re my only friend?”

“Not for my looks, brains, athleticism, money, or sexual abilities, that’s for sure.”

They find an empty classroom and head inside, falling into two desks at the far side of the room.

“It’s so goddamn stupid,” Kurt says. “Like, why does anybody even care about me? Sebastian’s gone, they can leave me alone now.”

“Apparently not,” Blaine shakes his head. He opens his lunch bag, then stops and gives Kurt a look he doesn’t like at all. “Actually, before I forget, I need to tell you what people are saying about your hand.”

“Oh, for fuck’s sake,” Kurt rolls his eyes. “Fine, lay it on me.” Blaine looks apprehensive, so Kurt just says, “Blaine, I’d rather hear it from you then from one of the dipshits on the football team. Just tell me.”

“Yeah, so,” Blaine clears his throat. “The rumor going around is that your mom caught us in bed together and got so mad she broke your wrist.”

“What the fuck, that doesn’t even – the bandage doesn’t even reach my wrist how do they—” Kurt stops, closes his eyes and takes a deep breath, trying to calm the fury rushing through him.

“Thank you for telling me,” he says through gritted teeth. “I’m glad I heard it from you, because if I heard anybody else talking shit about my mom like that, I would have decked them.”

“Really?” Blaine asks, something crossing his eyes that makes Kurt instantly feel guilty.

Kurt sighs. “No,” he says honestly. “I’m not actually the violent type. I mean, I did tell Puck I’d beat the shit out of him if he didn’t start treating my mom better, but he evokes a special kind of anger inside me.”

“Right,” Blaine says. He doesn’t look fully convinced.

“Seriously, I talk a big game, but I can’t fight for shit. Sebastian was so upset when he found out his ‘bad boy rebellion boyfriend’ couldn’t even throw a punch.”

Blaine narrows his eyes at him for a moment, then asks, “Have you dated anybody other than Sebastian?”

Kurt freezes. “What?” he asks. “Why?”

“Sorry,” Blaine says, pulling his sandwich out of his bag. “That must have seemed random. I just… you never talk about any other ex-boyfriend’s. Just Sebastian.”

Kurt ponders the question for a moment, brain still trying to catch up with the shift in conversation. “I never actually thought about that,” he says. “I, uh. I guess I haven’t. Not really.”

“Not really?”

“Yeah, like, I’ve gone on dates, or whatever, but never anything serious until Sebastian.”

Blaine stares down at his sandwich, picking at the crust. “Did you love him?”

Kurt’s throat dries. He swallows thickly, and his heart starts to pound. “I thought I did,” he says.

Blaine nods, picking at his crust a little bit more. Then, he looks up, smile just a little bit too wide to be real. “Well, I guess I have my work cut out for me, huh? As your Rumor Boyfriend and all that. Everyone already says you must be constantly comparing me to Sebastian, and now I know you loved him…”

“I thought I loved him,” Kurt corrects quickly. He sucks on a cheek, deciding if he should say anything, then decides to fuck it all and says, “Those rumors are correct, though. I do compare you to Sebastian.”

Blaine’s entire face falls. “What?” he asks, voice cracking. “Are you serious?”

Kurt nods. “Yep,” he pops the ‘p’. “Like, for example, every time we have a conversation, even if it’s about you, you always end up asking me how I’m doing, or how I’m feeling. Then after those conversations, you follow up. You actually care about all the shit going on with my family. Sebastian never even asked to meet my mom.”

Blaine’s face brightens slowly as he seems to realize what Kurt is saying. “So, I’m the winner in these comparisons?”

Kurt scoffs. “Are you kidding? You’re like, the champion. Sebastian has nothing on you.”

“Even though you thought you loved Sebastian?”

“Thinking you love someone and genuinely liking someone are two totally different things,” Kurt says. “Blaine, you and I are friends. That’s not something I could ever say about me and Sebastian.”

Blaine raises an eyebrow. “And the hot thing?”

Kurt rolls his eyes, though he can’t stop the smile creeping up his lips. “Okay, you’re pushing it.”

“What about the sexual prowess thing?” Blaine wiggles his eyebrows. “Am I better in bed than Sebastian?”

Kurt raises an eyebrow. “Well, I wouldn’t know, but I’m guessing yes.”

Blaine smirks. “He was that bad in bed, huh?”

“Oh, no,” Kurt shakes his head. “Sebastian was awesome in bed.” He shrugs, going for nonchalant. “I just have a feeling that you’d be way better.”

Blaine stares at him with wide eyes and parted lips as he says it, and god, Kurt likes him so much. If it weren’t for Blaine’s stupid no-dating rule, he’d kiss him.

He glances down at Blaine’s lips, then up to Blaine’s eyes. He catches Blaine looking at his lips as well.

Fuck.

Should he kiss him?

Blaine leans in a little, and Kurt feels the pull, leaning forward as well.

Before their lips can touch, Blaine pulls away. “So, um, tell me about the issues with your mom,” he says, voice higher than usual.

Kurt pauses where he is, hand clenching into a fist where it sits atop the desk. He takes a deep breath, then sits back up, levelling Blaine a hard look. “What about my mom?” he asks, all too aware of the bright blush coloring Blaine’s cheeks.

“You said you were mad at her, too, not just Puck. Why?”

Kurt shrugs, trying to diffuse the awkwardness lingering around them. “Puck got really drunk last night, and when he came home he told mom she had to choose between him and me. She said she didn’t want to, but that she’d choose me if it came down to it, so Puck left. Then this morning he comes back, feeds her some sob story about how he’s going to change, how things will be different, whatever, nothing we haven’t heard a million times before,” he rolls his eyes. “And the moron fucking believes him. She just ran into his arms and basically told him none of it mattered and that she’d love him forever and ever no matter what.”

Blaine lets out a low whistle. “Wow,” he says, deadpan.

“Pretty much,” Kurt says. “So I told her I was going to stay at Finn and Rachel’s for a bit,” he says. “Well, if they’re okay with it. I haven’t heard back from Finn yet.”

“If you can’t stay there, I’m sure Burt would take you in,” Blaine says. “At least for a night or two.”

Kurt smiles thinly. “Thanks,” he says, though what he really wants to say is, “And do you think you could stop teasing me with the implications that you want more than just friendship with me if we were under the same roof at night?”

“Anyway,” he says, ridding his mind of the thought, “I’m just annoyed that my mom keeps falling for the same dumb shit over and over. And I’m annoyed that she drags me into it. She knows Puck and I don’t get along, that apartment is like a toxic waste site, but she refuses to do anything about it. She’ll never kick him out, even when he pulls bullshit like last night.” He shakes his head. “You know the worst part? For a minute there, I actually thought she’d changed.”

Blaine tilts his head a little. “How do you mean?”

“He was being an asshole when I burned my hand, and so she told him to either get me some ice, or to get out. He didn’t get me the ice, so she made him leave. She’s never done that before,” he looks down at his bandaged hand. “Didn’t matter, though. She still fucking took him back, like it was nothing.”

“Maybe it isn’t nothing,” Blaine says. When Kurt raises an eyebrow at him, he hesitantly continues. “I mean, I don’t know your mom, but from what you’ve told me this was clearly an important step forward. Maybe… I don’t know, maybe she’s realizing she’s been wrong all this time to keep him in your lives, but she’s still trying to cling to their relationship?”

Kurt sighs, slumping in the chair. “I really hope you’re right,” he says. “But even then, I don’t know if she’d ever actually get to the point of kicking him out of our lives,” he stares past Blaine, out the window. A few red leaves blow by. “I just hate how it’s come between us. I hate that she’s always putting her desire to be loved by him above the well-being of our family.”

Blaine nods pensively. “It isn’t fair to you,” he says.

“No,” Kurt agrees without hesitation. “It isn’t.”

He finally gets a text back from Finn by sixth period, informing him that he is always welcome in their home. He asks what happened, and Kurt texts back that he’ll explain later, and then apologizes for not being in contact more since they came to his house.

Finn, of course, tells him that it’s no problem. Because that’s just how Finn is.

He finds Blaine after last period so they can walk to the bus stop together, even though Kurt is going to have to cross the street and take the bus coming the opposite way to get to Finn and Rachel’s. Blaine pouts about how he’s missing out on more deep talks, and Kurt hates how cute it is.

He waits for the bus with Blaine, knowing the one on the opposite side of the road won’t come for at least ten minutes after the other bus leaves. Blaine tells him about his annoyance with his lab partner in Chemistry as they wait, then promises to text Kurt about how terrible the bus ride is without him.

He keeps that promise, and Kurt has to stop himself from grinning when every new text update from Blaine comes in. Blaine is always sassier in his texts than he is in person, and Kurt loves it.

They keep texting until Kurt arrives at Finn and Rachel’s house, when he begrudgingly tells Blaine that he’ll probably have to step away from his phone for at least an hour as he fills Rachel and Finn in on what’s been going on.

From: Bowtie Blaine

Fine, but I’ll miss you.

Kurt isn’t sure whether to grin or groan. Blaine and his mixed signals are going to drive him crazy one of these days.

From: Kurt

Careful now. I’m going to start thinking you like me.

Blaine’s answer comes in a flash, and it makes Kurt’s heart ache.

From: Bowtie Blaine

I think you know by now that I do.

He pockets his phone, arriving at Finn and Rachel’s house. Despite wanting to follow this rabbit hole, maybe even bring up the almost-kiss from lunch, Kurt knows he should be present for the conversation about to follow.

He rings the doorbell and Finn answers in a second, pulling him close and wrapping him in his arms. Kurt closes his eyes as Finn’s familiar scent envelops him, and wonders if this is what it feels like to be hugged by a father.

“Alright, you,” Finn says, putting his arm around Kurt and dragging him into the house. “Tell me everything that happened, okay?”

He sees Rachel peeking out from the dining room, a bottle of water in hand. “I think you mean us, Finn,” she says, glaring at her husband. “Tell us everything that happened.”

Kurt smiles as Finn sticks his tongue out at her, letting the man lead him into the dining room. There’s a plate of fruit on the table, as well as a bowl of chips and a couple of cans of Coke. Kurt’s stomach warms at the sight of it, as well as the thought of Finn and Rachel going to the trouble of preparing this for him.

“Seriously, Kurt,” Finn says as they sit down, Finn beside Kurt and Rachel opposite them. Finn’s hand comes up to Kurt’s shoulder and squeezes it softly; comfortingly. “Tell us what happened.”

Kurt just shakes his head and says, “Every-fucking-thing, guys. Every-fucking thing.”

Chapter Twelve

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