#it’s an act of vulnerability

[starterheart]

is there love out there for the nerdy autistic intox subs. who get Silly off one too many hits

they gotta get fucked up to get out of their head and stop worrying about whether they’re acting Like A Person. stop masking so meticulously when drunk. really happy to have an excuse to be acting “Weird” and letting go of embarrassment to just be flushed and grinning and goofy

trail off in the middle of infodumping and you are never hearing how that explanation ends cuz their hazy brain has fully lost the plot. but will get stuck on one nonsense topic forever.

WILL have hot crossfaded sex with you sure absolutely but then will you please watch cartoons with them and get them some samefood snacks after??

[nicollekidman]

there’s something about the way the scoobies allow spike to partially integrate with them in buffy’s absence but only insofar as he’s being Useful and clearly only because they understand he wouldn’t allow it to be different. he can walk amongst them because he’s strong and he made a promise but they don’t actually view him as a man (not even as human, but as someone capable of grief), and as soon as they bring back buffy, he’s gone from their minds, relegated back to the shadows and not even considered. and how that aligns with how they think of buffy….. buffy is beloved unlike spike but she’s also Useful. her strength is there again so they don’t need his, she’s buffy so she’ll take care of everything, they just have to wait. she will say thank you!

but while the scoobies are waiting for buffy to Go Back To Normal, to take up her slayer mantle and do what they need her to do….. buffy (barely conscious, barely aware of her surroundings) goes to spike. and for as much as the season dives into the Darkness in their connection. it feels very important that when she comes back, the scoobies forget about spike and Other him again, meanwhile buffy instinctively understands that spike isn’t seeing and speaking to Old Buffy(tm), he isn’t watching her every move and reaction to compare it to how she used to be, he’s just. seeing her. and understanding her. both their hands are hurt. and….. she doesn’t have to lie. she can be alone with him there.

[platoapproved]

armand + preparing to tell louis about his past

[sortanonymous]

[itsmetheabnormalone]

Saw someone say on twitter „luke experienced subdrop and needed aftercare“ and I haven’t stopped thinking about this video/interview/comment bc I REALLY hope the producers are aware how much their actors are doing for this show and are taking proper care of them (e.g. having competent intimacy coordinators).

[rafesbbyy]

Thinking about the fact that in s1ep6 when Barry burns Rafe's arm, poor baby probably had to bandage himself up all by himself. It just makes me so sad for no reason because Rafe's always alone and he literally has zero support system. And, his hands were shaking when he attempted to steal from his dad's office and when Ward catches him, he doesn't even look concerned or notice the burnt arm of his son??? Something about that just makes me so mad and sad like wtf. Rafe needs a big hug, man. I soo wanna be his stress reliever, his balm that calms him and more. I am literally not normal about this man. Like imagine someone burning ur arm on a fucking motorbike and having no one to turn to but yourself :(

[ilkkawhat]

The actors behind Alan Wake 2

[retourpresdetoi]

hey mouthwashing analysts, do we maybe want to think a bit before comparing a full grown man, who is just heavily disabled, to a baby? like a literal infant? especially when there's a stronger metaphorical/psychological/symbolic avatar for the baby and pregnancy already present within the narrative? (multiple even!)

[poirott]

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S POIROT 12x03 "Murder on the Orient Express"

[aventurineswife]

Could I request Argenti, Aventurine and whoever else you'd like reacting to their lover baking a cake or cupcakes with an encouraging message written on it for them?

“You're doing a good job, love!”

Synopsis: Baking a cake or cupcakes with an encouraging message to cheer up your beloved.

Tags: Argenti x Reader, Aventurine x Reader, Feixiao x Reader, Firefly x Reader, Established Relationship, Romance, Fluff, Affection, Heartwarming, Encouragement, Vulnerability, Connection, Acts of Service!Reader.

Argenti

As Argenti stepped into the room, the scent of fresh-baked sweetness filled the air. His gaze softened when he spotted a cake with the words, “For my knight—may beauty guide you always.” delicately written across the icing. His hand moved instinctively to his chest, his heart warmed by the simple, heartfelt gesture.

“My love, this… this is as pure as a dawn’s first light,” he murmured, his voice imbued with reverence. He held your hand gently, guiding it to his lips. "To bring me such joy—truly, you grace my journey with beauty more precious than any star. You have my deepest thanks."

With a fond smile, he took a careful slice, savoring each bite as though it were a sacred gift. The words stayed with him, uplifting his spirit, a beacon he would carry forth in his duty.

Aventurine

Aventurine’s eyes widened as he took in the sight of the cupcakes arranged in a playful arc, each one bearing a word that spelled out, “Bet on yourself, love.” He let out a chuckle, his eyes gleaming with delight.

“You���re always one step ahead,” he said, a smirk tugging at his lips as he leaned close. “It’s almost as if you know how I feel after every gamble.” He plucked a cupcake and took a slow, thoughtful bite. “Absolutely delicious—and even better with you here.” he said, pulling you closer with a grin.

In that moment, he felt your care was like a lucky charm, a grounding reminder amidst his high-stakes world that he didn’t always have to go it alone.

Feixiao

Feixiao looked at the cake with mild surprise, taking in the phrase, “Fight for your dreams!” written in bold, steady strokes. She chuckled, a rough but appreciative sound, as her gaze softened.

“Straightforward and inspiring. Just like you.” She tore off a piece, savoring it as she looked at you with rare gentleness. “You know, every bite of this… it’s like a little extra strength for my battles.” Her hand brushed your shoulder in an uncharacteristic show of affection.

As she finished her slice, she placed a reassuring hand over yours, her fierce eyes glowing with determination. “Thank you. I’ll make you proud—and myself too.”

Firefly

Firefly blinked in astonishment at the cake, reading the simple yet heartfelt message: “Live for yourself.” Her lips parted slightly, the words hitting deeper than she expected. Tentatively, she traced the letters, absorbing their warmth.

“You… really think I can do that?” she asked softly, her eyes filling with emotion. She took a small bite, savoring it, a faint smile forming.

“This is more than just a cake,” she whispered, meeting your gaze with a mixture of gratitude and hope. “It’s like a piece of a life I never dared imagine.” With newfound courage, she wrapped her arms around you, grateful to have someone who believed in her beyond the battle.

[a-schmoozer-and-a-dummy]

hc that husk always thinks angel is beautiful gorgeous etc., but the first time he sees angel in an oversized tshirt and years-old worn in sweatpants and messy hair is when he realizes that, oh yes. now i see it. he’s hot. yeah.

[taiturner]

"When I first read the first couple of scenes I had to do for the audition, I was happy he's going to get put in his place time and time again, and that's great. But then, once we got into the show itself, it was important to me that I championed and justified every decision that Travis made. I spent five months loving this character in many ways, being empathetic with this character, finding new reasonings for what he was. His un-education in certain aspects, making sure that I took into consideration that 1996 is a different time period than now and he's not going to know how to react in those situations. And even now at the age of 17, 16, the reactions that people have when they're uneducated in those scenarios in terms of how you treat people." "And so I spent a big chunk of time championing him as best as I could, and then, it all flipped again when the show came out, and I watched it, and screamed at Travis, being like 'You, just talk to people. Care about people. Be there. Express yourself. Stop holding things in, and stop treating people so terribly.' But at the same time, I applaud Ashley and Bart for writing this character because I believe that people who don't act accordingly in situations, there is reason for that, and I think we try really hard to make it clear that there are reasons for why he is the way that he is." — Kevin Alves

@yellowjacketsnetwork event 05: growth —  ft. TRAVIS MARTINEZ

[lokimobius]

"Listen. That wasn’t tactical. I lost it." LOKI S02E02 “Breaking Brad”

[noirve]

god, armand as a character is giving me serious brainrot. he's such a control freak because he desperately needs to derive meaning from something—anything. whether it's god, rituals, or coven life, he needs to give a purpose to his existence. this is why he upholds these stringent laws and regulations in both of his covens, which are ultimately destroyed by someone he loves who stands outside it all. and he kind of just allows that destruction, despite all of his power, because he is also... bored? it's like he's on autopilot, going through life in this meticulously constructed routine until he meets lestat and later louis, who both refuse to adhere to his carefully crafted structures and disrupt the status quo. this is attractive to armand because deep down, underneath his all masked emotions, he is very lonely and desperate for connection! which is just awfully human for such an ancient powerful being

imagine being this old and alone, how do you endure? armand tries to find value in these rigid structures because otherwise, his life feels empty. "he needs rules to give him purpose" but in the end, this doesn't fulfill him completely because, despite his feigned confidence and stoicism, he is insecure, needy, and traumatized. this is why he seeks out chaos despite having spent all this time trying to control everything and everyone around him. he lets it happen—for love, but also, i think, because unconsciously he desires that total loss of control, which allows him to actually feel something real. every few decades, he almost intentionally lets his entire world, the world he worked so hard to manipulate into his will, be ruined. yet, when he tells daniel he "let it happen," he is lying, too (at least about lestat) because he presents himself as more passive, composed, and reasonable than he really was when his way of life was threatened. he just tells himself that he wanted it that way all along so he remains the one in control. i need to see him crack

[tomurakii]

I like bloodweave. Okay. But I DON'T like the version of them in fanfic where Astarion is a dick and Gale is like. Whining and pleading for him to be emotionally vulnerable (or just. Nice to him) prior to the relationship being established. Because that is just not accurate. Gale needs the player to express interest in him during his weave-teaching scene before he even considers hitting on them properly. Gale is entirely resigned to his fate and needs someone else to pull him away from it. Gale only starts being sweet and romantic and devoted after you accept his love confession and give him hope for the future. Gale says fuck all and then slinks away to cry privately if you break up with him.

Like he isn't chasing after people lmao. He isn't dropping to his knees and crying about anything much less this dickhead he met a week ago. He is overwhelmingly passive about literally everything personal to him up to and including his own death (provided there are no casualties/there is a good reason) until after the player expresses that they care about him. Astarion is not doing that in any of these fics.

Like Gale is friendly and a dork and doesn't wanna get murdered but he fully has a suicide plan. He thought the artefacts would help him survive but he didn't believe he'd ever truly live again. If Gale confessed and Astarion said/did like one (1) mean thing afterward Gale's romance is closed off forever. He's wandering into the forest to cry. He's killing himself immediately. His fragile ego and self worth can't take it. You have to understand that when we joke about him being pathetic it's not bc he's like. Sopping wet and chasing people down and begging for a scrap of attention. It's because he craves affection but would literally rather die than ask or even hope for it until someone else forces that hope back into his serotonin-deficient tadpole brain.

[arthursfuckinghat]

"I was gonna say you're like a son to me.. but you're more than that."

"It ain't that complicated!"

How quickly that shoulder pat of comfort turned into a condescending one.