#it’s okay to not like aos I don’t blame anyone for not liking it but I am so fond of it folks I truly am

[mutalune]

me when people hate on aos trek:

[missroro]

Another scenario where Y/N is the oldest sibling and standing up for their boys because they didn’t get enough support and for eywas sake they needed it.

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Y/N following Jake after watching him scolding Lo’ak and Neteyam because the outside the reef accident.

“Don’t you think that you’re being way overreacting? This is clearly not Lo’aks fault and you know this.”

“Y/N. Can we NOT talk about this? Like right now?”

“No. We need to talk about this right NOW. You’re being way to hard of them and it’s that.. Ao something kid fault. He’s the one to blame.”

“Okay! So, what do you want me to do huh? It’s my job to be hard on them, Y/N. I am their father-“

“YES! that’s it. You are their FATHER, And they are your SONS, and Your sons are NOT SOLDIERS, dad..”

“…”

“Do you know that Lo’ak been trying his very best to make you proud of him? To make you SEE him.. but all you do is scold him and ground him. You’re not even trying to hear his side of the story.”

“…”

“Do you know, Neteyam feels very stressed out because of what is expected of him? And he’s too scared to talk to you about it because he doesn’t want you to be disappointed in him.”

“…”

“Look, i know you hear this a lot from mom, and I know you’re their father, you’re the one who made the decision but this is a family...not a squad.”

“…”

“I just hope that you’ll think about this.. because if you keep this up…”

“…”

“I’m afraid you’re going to loose one of them daddy.. or worse, both.”

“…”

“And you’re going to regret it forever.”

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‼️IF ANYONE WANNA WRITE ABOUT THIS PLEASE BE MY GUEST AND FEED ME WITH SOME DADDY ISSUES ANGST FAMILY PROBLEM CONTENT‼️

Don’t forget to tag me please🥹💖

[lenievi]

rewatching The Deadly Years made me rethink my Kirk backstory a bit. Not by much, but I tweaked it.

things I won’t ever give up:

1. Kirk didn’t grow up on Earth

2. Kirk’s parents didn’t have a happy marriage

up until now I had vague concepts:

at the time of Kirk going to the Academy, his father wasn’t a Starfleet officer (I didn’t think much about if he ever was or if he quit the service, the point is that he wasn’t)

his mother wasn’t a Starfleet officer, she was, however, a scientist, she just never associated herself with Starfleet (this was what I assumed Sam Kirk did as well, and I really dislike they made him Starfleet, not everyone needs to be in Starfleet *rolls eyes*) – she might have occasionally do something for Starfleet though

recently, I also started to hc that Kirk’s parents eventually divorced. I tended to think that Kirk’s father was distant and not home often, hence why Kirk was looking for “father figures” elsewhere

I, however, decided to switch it up. 

Initially, because in AOS, Kirk and his mother’s relationship was distant, I wanted a reverse, but I think that even in TOS, Kirk not having a close relationship with his mother makes sense. 

I now have to accept that even in TOS they decided that George Kirk Sr. served on Kelvin, so okay, but he quit Starfleet after Jim was born. He gave up his career for his family, and that ultimately didn’t make him entirely happy. He chose it, didn’t have strong regrets, but it affected his marriage and family life anyway. He was a bit distant with his sons, but not a lot. Jim still respected him and looked up to him, especially as a little boy and young teenager.

Kirk’s mother, on the other hand, pursued her career, and the family often followed, but that made George Sr. feel unfulfilled, so he eventually decided to stay on Earth. 

Jim was supposed to stay on Tarsus IV with his mother, but she got caught up in some research and didn’t join him until after the famine... so by then she decided to take Jim back to Earth and for a while, they lived as a family. She actually really wanted to be there for Jim because of what he went through, but one night Jim overheard his parents arguing, and there was a lot of grief and regrets and blame thrown around, and as a child Jim internalized some of it - the most important part: it won’t make you happy if you give up your dreams/career for someone else.

KIRK: Things wouldn't change if it started all over again, would it? You have your job, I have my ship, and neither one of us will change. WALLACE: You said it. I didn't. 

WALLACE: I met a man I admired. A great man. KIRK: And in your field as you. You didn't give up a thing.

He yearns for love, he yearns for a relationship, but he believes that he can’t have it because 1. he can’t give up his ship/career 2. he can’t ask anyone else to give up theirs [and when he tried to form a romantic relationship with someone in Starfleet, it ended up disastrous]

Love. You're better off without it, and I'm better off without mine. This vessel, I give, she takes. She won't permit me my life. I've got to live hers.

he pours a lot of “love” into the ship and the crew as a whole (to the point of being obsessed), but the yearning for something else is still ever present, but he knows there are no happy endings.

His parents were a good example of that.

As a young man, he was relieved when Carol told him to stay away from her and David, but when he got older, he started to have regrets. Pursuing his career and holding himself back from ever creating a meaningful long-lasting romantic relationship, didn’t make him happy either. And it was only in his mid-50s when he realized that he did create and maintain meaningful relationships, even though they were not what he yearned for or expected.

McCOY: I thought you said men like us don't have families. KIRK: I was wrong.

[geraltcirilla]

I've seen quite a few people who just seem utterly confused or misinformed by what happened in Endgame and how it affected Agent Carter and Agents of SHIELD. So I'm going to try my best to clear the air.

Note: I’ve edited this a couple of times as people provide more information from the movies and BTS that add additional context and a clearer timeline.

Endgame

Endgame revealed Steve went back in time to marry Peggy. He has been her husband this whole time, and the father of her children. The Marvel confirmed this happened in the MAIN timeline, there is no separate timeline that was created because of his actions. Peggy always married Steve. Don't ask me how that affects the rest of the Avengers movies and if an Old Steve had been lurking around this whole time. I don't think Marvel even knows for certain. (There is a theory going around that since Steve already lived all the events in the Avengers and Captain America movies he was simply avoiding running into his younger self.)

Sharon Carter

How does this affect Steve x Sharon? Sharon Carter is Peggy's great-niece, meaning she is the daughter of Peggy's brother's son and NOT related to Steve by blood. I don't think she would have kissed Steve if she knew he married her great aunt, so it's likely when Steve returned to the 1940s he did not reveal his return and assumed a different identity. But this revelation still does make her kiss with Steve pretty gross.

Agent Carter

How does that impact the end of Agent Carter?

Steve went back in time AFTER the events of Agent Carter, so everything that happened in that show is still canon. Agents of SHIELD S7 confirmed Sousa was Peggy's partner in the SSR and helped her form SHIELD, he was one of the original high ranking officers of SHIELD, he was Chief Officer of the Western Region of SHIELD, and he was the first casualty of SHIELD (and therefore the first name put on the Wall of Valor). Sousa is considered a "legend" in SHIELD history.

We do not know what happened with Peggy and Sousa's relationship, but we do know by 1955 (the events of Agents of SHIELD S7) he and Peggy have broken up and are no longer work partners.

The Timeline Breakdown

So Steve "dies" in 1945 in CA:TFA.

Agent Carter season 1 begins in 1946, where Peggy and Sousa first meet as agents at the Eastern Division of the SSR.

Agent Carter season 2 ends in 1947 with Sousa and Peggy starting a relationship, and Sousa Chief of the Western Division of the SSR.

The shooting script for Endgame states the year Steve goes back to is 1949. 

In CA:TWS we see a Smithsonian interview with Peggy that takes place in 1953, and in it she states she is married.

In 1955 Sousa and Coulson have a conversation about how neither have ever been married.

You can easily deduce here that the husband Peggy references in the Smithsonian interview is Steve, not Sousa. At best Sousa and Peggy dated for two years.

Peggy & Sousa

So what happened between Peggy and Sousa?

We know the end of Agent Carter showed the potential for the beginning of a relationship. But neither Endgame nor Agents of SHIELD has outright said what happened. However, Agents of SHIELD has the benefit of actually having Daniel Sousa as a character now. He was taken by Coulson's SHIELD team right before he died and his death was staged. So according to history he died in 1955, but he's actually alive and traveling through time with the team. And with that, we are being fed breadcrumbs about him, his life, and his relationship with Peggy. Now once again nothing has been explicitly stated but we have been given a lot to infer with.

So let me get to the meat of it: I reject the notion that Sousa broke up with Peggy. I think based off certain actions and things he said in AOS it's pretty clear he harbored some unresolved feelings for Peggy in 1955, which is more in line with the dumped person, rather than a dump-ee. When he thinks Peggy has come to visit his division he fixes his hair in a reflection. He seems nervous by her arrival. He briefly mentions liking a certain type of person who fits Peggy's description, and talks about people he wanted to say goodbye to or see one last time (these vague statements were confirmed by the AOS writers to be about Peggy). I just think if he was the one to have ended things he'd be reflecting on it a bit differently.

And if you look back at Agent Carter, historically Sousa has consistently been the one more invested in their relationship than Peggy. In season 1 Sousa has a crush on Peggy, but Peggy is still hung up on Steve. At the end of the season Sousa actually asks Peggy out to dinner and she turns him down. In season 2 Sousa "runs away" to the Western Division of the SSR to escape Peggy and a broken heart. Peggy then has a romance with a man named Jason Wilkes. It's not until the end of season 2 when Peggy is finally open to the idea of pursuing a romance with Sousa, but it was a long road to get there and she wasn't always certain she wanted to. Keeping this in mind, it is more in-character and canon-compliant if Peggy left Sousa, NOT the other way around.

Now this is where y'all are going to hate me, but I think I have the facts on my side here so please don't come for my throat. If we are looking for a reason why Peggy would break up with Sousa, the answer is clear: Steve. The timelines match up. Steve returned to the past in 1949 right after the events of Agent Carter, meaning right after Peggy just started a relationship with Sousa.

Peggy wouldn't pursue a relationship with Sousa in season 1 of Agent Carter because she was hung-up on the memory of Steve. If Steve returned, alive, for her, three to four years after his "death", do you really believe Peggy would turn him down for Sousa? Sousa, who she only knew for three years and had only been dating for about ~2 years (if we are being generous)? There's no way. I'm sorry but it's not happening. It wouldn’t be in-character for Peggy. The Marvel universe had continuously built up Peggy and Steve to be that epic love that can’t be beat (both in the movies AND in the show Agent Carter), and as cute and Peggy and Sousa were, they were simply not comparable to what Peggy and Steve had. 

Now in 1955 when Sousa and Coulson are talking, Coulson says "There was someone. I couldn't stick around long enough to make it last," and Sousa said he had a similar story. Some people have taken this as an admission of guilt that the end of Peggysous was Sousa's fault, but I disagree. First, because Steve returned to the past after he died, as I stated previously he would have hid his identity and his return from everyone but Peggy to preserve the timeline. This is why Sharon didn't know Young Steve was her future great-uncle. So it is very possible Peggy didn't tell Sousa about Steve and Sousa doesn't know why the relationship ended, and by trying to justify and explain it to himself Sousa ended up placing the blame on his own actions or behavior in the relationship. Let's not forget when Coulson was talking about his "someone" (Melinda May) he didn't break up with her -- he died. So it's not like Coulson and Sousa were having a conversations about how they left anyone, they were having a conversation about how they felt the end of their relationships were their own faults.

So I think it is very, very fair to say Peggy and Sousa's relationship ended because she was still in love with Steve. And there's nothing wrong with that. No one is at fault. Sometimes relationships don't work out and it's okay. Believe it or not but there's no villains here.

Sousa and Peggy both got their happy endings, just not with each other. So there’s no bad blood. Everything worked out as it should.

Anyways! The only purpose of my post here is to clear the air, because I've read just about enough posts saying "...when Sousa broke up with Peggy..." and I really don't think that's true or fair to him. Nobody ever said Sousa broke up with Peggy, please leave my mans alone.

Edit: Also, as someone added in the replies to this post, right around the time Peggy and Sousa started their relationship Sousa was West Coast Chief of the SSR and Peggy was about to join Howard Stark and others to form SHIELD in New Jersey. This combo among Steve returning is the perfect storm for a breakup.

[kitweewoos]

30 Day Fic Prompt: Day 28

I’ll never leave you.

>1k

Fitz/Daisy - AOS with implied Fitz/Simmons and Daisy/Simmons, a continuation of Day 27 with follow up in Day 29

With Fitz came Simmons.

Daisy hadn’t expected to like her as much as she did. In fact, she’d expected when Leo told her that he spent a majority of his time in the lab with his best friend, Jemma that she’d get jealous. But Jemma was bright, and happy, and laughed eagerly.  

“This is my girlfriend,” Leo said at the bar where they’d agreed to meet one Friday after classes. They were both finishing their doctorates – well, Jemma had one already, apparently – which made Daisy a little nervous at first. “Please, be nice.”

And Jemma had been.  

Except Leo did have feelings for Jemma. She could see that every time they hung out together. The thing was, she wasn’t angry or jealous, because so did she.  

“Hey,” Daisy said one night, resting her chin on Leo’s chest as he threaded his fingers through her hair over and over. He loved to play with her hair just as much as she loved him playing with it. “Can I talk to you?”

“Always,” he said.  

“I know you’re in love with Jemma,” she said. His eyes snapped open and he started to protest. “No, let me finish. I know you’re in love with her, and I think I might be, too.”

“What?”

“You know I’m bisexual,” she said, and he nodded. “And maybe this means absolutely nothing because she’s straight, but I get it. I get why you’re in love with her. She’s smart, and sweet, and strong, and makes me want to be better.”

“Yeah,” he agreed softly.

“I just wanted to be honest, because we’re both in the same boat. Well, sort of. You have a chance with her.”

“Daise,” he said, and he kissed her. He moved her onto her back underneath him, hand slotted in her hair as they kissed. “I don’t want a chance with her if I have you.”

“Are you sure?”

“I’m positive. I love you.”

They hadn’t said that yet, but Daisy grinned at him and replied, “I love you too.”

“Besides, Jemma is not straight,” he said.

“What?”

“You know that, right? She’s never mentioned her ex-girlfriend, Bobbi?”

“Bobbi, yes. That she was an ex, no.”

“Woops,” he said. “Didn’t want to out her. Probably shouldn’t have.”

“Huh.”

Daisy ran her hands over his sides, and up to his shoulders.

“Probably shouldn’t have told you that anyway, if I want to keep you here.”

“Oh, baby,” she cooed at him, hands moving to his face. “You don’t have to worry about that. I’ll never leave you. If anything, we’ll add one more to this little love fest, but I am here with you, okay? Since that day in the library, it’s been you.”

“I mean, I wouldn’t blame – wait, did you say we’d add – are you sure?”

“About wanting you and Jemma in this bed together with me? Yes, of course, I’m sure. If that’s what you want, obviously, and if Jemma agrees. I don’t want to presume or force you guys into anything, but if you want, and she wants, then I can share you.”

He let out a slow breath and looked at her.

“Has anyone told you that you’re the perfect woman?”

“No, but I’d be delighted to hear it.”

He leaned in and kissed the corner of her lips, her cheek, her jaw, over to her ear.

“You are the perfect woman, and the girl of my dreams, Daisy Johnson.”

She laughed, and tipped her head to the side to catch his mouth in a kiss.  

“Show me,” she challenged.  

“Oh, I’ll show you the goddamn world, and the stars, love. It’s what you deserve.”

[jemmasimmons]

Hey Mags! It’s nice to see you on my dash again - sorry that I'm on anon (we're mutuals) but I'm insecure about this. I moved on from AoS earlier than you did and made a name for myself in some other fandoms. But even though I enjoy the attention and outlet, fandom just makes me feel bad when I see toxic takes and behavior. You (+ others, not trying to leave anyone out I just don't have all the space) were a BNF. How did you give it up? I'm too scared to lose my place in fandom to leave.

Hey anon! Before I answer, I just wanted to say that I’m sorry that you’re feeling insecure, but I’m always happy to chat with you personally to help. I’ll never judge :) (Also, I totally forgot what BNF stood for when I first read it lol) As for your question, I’m not sure how much wisdom I can offer. I will try what I can though :) I hope it will help you find some peace and get to a balance that makes you happy. 

I totally understand the allure of feeling like people in fandom/on social media like you. It feels good to get comments, feedback, messages, people to interact with, and many other things. It is certainly a much lonelier place when you feel like you’re screaming into the void. I don’t blame you for feeling scared of something like that, especially when you’ve invested so much. (Not that you would if you pulled back, I’m just addressing that fear.) And, there was a time where I felt that way too and felt I could never leave fandom.

I have a lot of thoughts on the matter (I’ve rewritten my reply to you a million times), but I think the main part involves a shift in perspective:  You are not less important, less valuable, less anything for not having a top place (or any place!) in fandom. Someone will always have more followers than you, be a better giffer, writer, etc. Someone will always go to more cons, have more fun interactions with your idols, have more merch or more time. And it is exhausting to compete with that. (Not that I’m saying you do, but it’s certainly a mentality that I know is pervasive on social media, and I’ve not been immune to it!) However you choose to participate, even if it’s just telling your friends that you like said movie/show/book, is valid.

Obviously this isn’t just something you can snap your fingers and feel. And I won’t say that there isn’t a sense of loss when you drift away and lose touch with people. That there isn’t a sense of envy when others are producing things you no longer have the drive to (or wouldn’t be able to do!). That you won’t feel left out when/if you return and the dynamics and faces are all different. These are all legitimate feelings and I won’t pretend they don’t hurt. 

But, it’s also okay for this to happen. None of us are static, immortal beings. Life changes constantly, and so do you. It’s okay to change interests, opinions, mindsets, and feelings. Popularity waxes and wanes, or goes away completely. I’m not saying you have to quit fandom cold turkey or anything like that. And I am certainly not criticizing anyone who enjoys being fully immersed. You personally have to continue to assess your happiness, your health, and do what supports those things.

Think of it as using the Konmari method on fandom: you thank it for the joy it brought you, but you’ve changed and it no longer sparks joy. Letting go is not losing, failing, or anything like that. It’s making a decision about what is best for you. 

And to end on a more uplifting note: your impact on fandom or on people doesn’t go away if you do. I remember and often think of people who I’ve long lost touch with from fandom who shaped some of my formative opinions, whose talents I admired, whose fics got me through difficult times. Many of them I wasn’t even friends with, but what they had shared has stayed with me. (This is me not even mentioning the lifelong friendships I’ve made thanks to fandom.) I’m sure you have done so much good for your fandoms and that everyone who interacted with your contributions is better for it. I’m sure you’ve made an indelible mark.

I’m going to stop before this gets atrociously long, but please feel free to reach out more if you need (in whatever way you are comfortable). I hope this helps you strike the right balance in your relationship with fandom. :) 

[rehncohro]

At present, Summer Pockets it the latest visual novel from Key/Visual Arts. It's highly likely that you're familiar with their works. Everyone knows about Clannad and Angel Beats, but they have plenty of other good stories like Little Busters, Kanon, and Rewrite. They are a visual novel studio that and their work often gets adapted into anime and even manga. Some of which I watch the anime adaptation first. Currently, Summer Pockets does not have an adaptation. Since I already liked their older works, both their anime and visual novels, I figured I would check this out. The main character of Summer Pockets is Haira Takahara who had recently been suspended from school. He ended up going to an island after an invitation from his aunt Kyouko to go through his deceased grandmother's belongings. Another relative, Umi was invited over and it's not specified how she's related to the main character. At least, not right away. To his surprise, his aunt doesn't have him help right away and tells him to go explore the island. Most days, Kyouko just ends up doing the work herself, continuing to tell Hairi to just to whatever he wants. After the first few days, where he meets everyone, the player will have to choose where they'd like to go on the island. A character is displayed in the locations where you can interact with them. There are only four characters that have routes: Shiroha Naruse, Ao Sorakado, Tsumugi Wenders, and Kamome Kushime. Hairi and Shiroha start off on the wrong foot. It really doesn't help that they met at a pool at night while she was in her underwear. Then there's Ao, who happens to be really perverted and will read into anything that anyone says. Then there's the two innocent characters Tsumugi and Kamome. Tsumugi is a calm and honest girl who is searching for something she wants to do and Kamome is a mysterious girl always dragging a suitcase around with her. There are a couple other girls that cannot be dated: Shizuku Mizuori and Miki Nomura, Nomiki for short. Shizuku is always hanging around Tsumugi and she has some weird obsession with boobs. Nomiki is one of the island's Public Order Executives, protecting the island's morals daily. She dislikes seeing anyone in public shirtless. There does happen to be a guy on the island who likes to not wear a shirt: Ryouichi Mitani. He likes to take it off regardless of where he is. The other main male character is Tenzen Kanou, who has an unhealthy obsession with Table Tennis. While there are four main routes, there are some extras. When you're first introduced to Tenzen, you have the option of playing Table Tennis with him. You can choose to play more of it when you get further in the visual novel. There's also a Pokemon parody where you find monsters around the island and have them battle each other. Just some nice extra distractions. Overall, it's an okay amount of content right here, but you really only have to do the four main routes to unlock the true route. Key's other visual novels took me a lot longer so I don't feel like the game's current price tag is entirely justified. In a lot of their visual novels, once you complete the main routes, you unlock some kind of "after story" which functions as the game's true route which leads to the real ending. Their first visual novel, Kanon didn't have that. This only really became the norm when they released Clannad. It seems that they've continued to do so. This game has not one, but two true routes. You unlock the alka route when you complete the scenarios for Shiroha, Ao, Tsumugi, and Kamome. It shouldn't really be a spoiler to say that Shiroha is the true/canon ship since Key's visual novels usually make it clear which one is. As you go through this route, certain things start to become more clear, like why the game is called Summer Pockets and what some of the characters have been hiding from everyone. When you get to the true routes, the game turns into a kinetic visual novel. In other words, your choices don't matter. I'm not the biggest fan of those visual novels, but here I'm fine with it since the true routes are rewards for completing the main game. The alka route has choices to make, but the second true route, the pockets route doesn't have any choices at all. When it comes to Key's visual novels, they usually start off with a normal concept but as you get far enough, you'll find plenty of supernatural elements. Most of their visual novels have a route or two without from what I've seen. However, pretty much all of them have something supernatural about them. Then in the true route, there's usually some big secret, always something not possible in our world. So much happened in these routes and then this visual novel managed to do something that none of their others had done before. A lot of people that are familiar with their works know them to be sad, but I managed to make it through most of them without crying, I shed more than a few tears on the true routes in Summer Pockets. I try not to think about what happened because I don't want to start back up again. Even with all the sad endings, there's usually some kind of happy ending. However, Key isn't always the best at these. There's usually something that isn't clear or just doesn't make a whole lot of sense. In the case of Summer Pockets, it was just way too abrupt. I would've preferred that it keep going a bit longer and have a bit more detail on what happened with the characters at the end. Overall, it was a good story, even if it did steal elements from a lot of their past works: moving in with aunt like in Kanon, the family themes from Clannad, the setting from Air, the "this girl was in a coma the whole time" thing that BOTH Clannad and Kanon have done, etc. Even if they did steal from themselves, it still was a solid story and one of their saddest so far. It wasn't perfect though. While it did have plenty of well-written moments full of comedy or sadness, there were plenty of awkward moments as well. The story may have been good, but I do feel a bit cheated. I felt like Summer Pockets had less to offer in comparison to their other visual novels like Clannad and Little Busters. It wouldn't bother me so much if the game's price tag wasn't as high as it is so I'm glad I got it while it was on sale. I was a little disappointed that there were only four datable characters. Even their first visual novel, Kanon had more than that. It turns out there's an expansion that adds four more routes, so you can spend more time with Shizuku, Nomiki, an all new girl, and Umi. I expect Umi's to not be a romance route for more than one reason. The expansion was announced one year after the original came out in Japan... while the original was in the middle of getting localized. I really hope we can get the new stuff as DLC instead of having to buy it separately, but we're just not going to know until it comes out. It HAS been confirmed that Key plans on bringing that version to Steam though and considering most of their stuff on Steam has been released in English, we can probably expect the expansion to be in English as well. Despite feeling it was somewhat lacking in content (to be honest, the price tag is to blame for that), I enjoyed my time quite a bit with this visual novel. Now that I've completed the main story, I feel pretty sad that it's over. I do have the extra content to take care of, so I could get on that. I also look forward to whenever the expansion gets released in the west. There are plenty of things I liked about this visual novel: the sprite work was great and some of the girls were pretty adorable. The soundtrack has some of their most memorable songs, so lately I'm often hearing them in my head. There was some nice attention to detail too. Whenever you complete a girl's route, she disappears from the title screen. In the end, Summer Pockets was a great read and I'm hoping that this will get an anime adaptation at some point. After reading through, I can tell it would be a challenge to adapt but considering Little Busters happened, I wouldn't say it's impossible. If you're a fan of Key's stuff or love visual novels, I highly recommend checking this out, but you should probably wait for a price drop or get the expansion when and if that gets localized.

[themaliciousravioli]

Bookcaseninja’s Anniversary Challenge

So this March marks nine years since I first started writing fanfiction. And what better way to celebrate than with a challenge?

Rules, character list, and prompts below the cut.

Rules and Guidlines:

You do not have to be following me to participate.

Put the triggers/warning at the beginning of the fic.

If you’re fic includes smut, please no breathplay.

If you write one of the characters from the Flash, or SPN in the character list, please don’t include spoilers. I just finished season one of the Flash and am unable to watch season fourteen of SPN until it comes on netflix.

A little angst is alright too, but it must have a happy ending.

No incest, abuse of any type, rape, or cheating.

You’re allowed to take up to two prompts.

If your fic is more than 500 hundred words, then please insert a read more.

When you finish and post your fics, tag it with “bookcaseninja’s anniversary challenge”. Make sure to tag me in it, and dm it to me as well.

Fics are due April 1st. Please send me a message at least the day before if you need an extension.

Character List

Supernatural

Castiel

Gabriel

Ruby 2.0

Dean Winchester

Sam Winchester

Charlie Bradbury

Star Trek

Jim Kirk (AOS/TOS)

Leonard McCoy (AOS/TOS)

Spock (AOS/TOS)

Pavel Chekov (AOS/TOS)

Nyota Uhura (AOS/TOS)

Hikaru Sulu (AOS/TOS)

Montgomery “Scotty” Scott (AOS/TOS)

Kathryn Janeway (VOY)

Wonder Woman

Diana Prince

Steve Trevor

Urban Boys

John Kennex

Vascar/Black Hat

Siberius Vaako

Gavin Magary

John “Reaper” Grimm

Danny Gallagher

Dredd

Vincent Stevens

William Cooper

Skurge

Billy Butcher

The Invisible Library

Irene Winters

Kai Strongrock

The Flash

Barry Allen

Eobard Thawne/Eowells

Len Snart/Captain Cold

Lisa Snart

Constantine

John Motherfucking Constantine

Zed

Criminal Minds

Spencer Reid

Ships

McCastiel (Leonard McCoy/Castiel)

Reapnex (John “Reaper” Grimm/John Kennex)

McKirk

McSpirk

Benkaru

If you made it to the end, I applaud you. Here is the prompt list! Warning: some of the prompts are NSFW.

SFW Prompts

“Your hair is so soft..”

“It’s too cold! Come back!” @outside-the-government

“No, I’m not letting you go. It’s too early to get out of bed.”

“C’mere, you can sit in my lap until I’m done working.”

“I’m not going to stop poking you until you give me some attention.”

“Shh, you’re safe. I won’t let you go.” @the-goddamn-queen

“What? does that feel good?”

“Just pretend to be my date.” @kjs-s

“He/She did it.” “No he/she did.”

“I think I’m in love with you and I’m terrified.” @goingknowherewastaken

“It’s not a double date. We’re just third and fourth wheeling.”

“No no–it’s alright, come here.”

“I’m not going to leave you. You’re never going to have to suffer by yourself again, I promise.”

“Look, I know we don’t know each other that well, but I’m still worried about you. No one deserves to be alone.”

“If I could, I would kiss away all of your scars.”

“I think I might be falling in love with you.”

“Shh, it was just a bad dream. Just a dream, okay? None of it was real.”

“I would’ve had breakfast ready, but you were sleeping on my arm and I didn’t want to wake you.” @kjs-s

“I know I’ve kissed you like, ten times, but just like another ten, please.”

“I can’t believe I got the first date, let alone a year.”

“Wanna, like–I mean, if you’re not busy.. We could get lunch? Or even just coffee if you don’t have a lot of time?” @goingknowherewastaken

“So I was driving past a pet store and couldn’t help but wonder how cute an animal would be like in our home..”

“Let’s just stay in bed.”

“We live together. You can’t blame this on anyone else.”

“I think I might be pregnant..”

“I want to try for a baby.”

“I want to marry you.”

NSFW Prompts

“I think you’ll be happy to know that I’m not wearing any underwear.

“I want you. Right here. Right now.”

“It’s like you want to ruin men/women for me.”

“Tell me what you want.”

“Get on your knees. Now.”

“Your lips make me wonder what the rest of you would taste like..”

“You’re so sexy when you’re all hot and bothered.”

“How bad do you want me?”

“Do you know how bad I want you?”

“Did you just… finish?”

“Oh don’t mind me. Just enjoying the view.”

“Don’t cover your face. I want to see you.”

“Come sit in my lap.”

“You’re so beautiful all spread out like this, just for me.”

“Teasing isn’t very nice, sweetheart.” @theweepingvulcan91

“God, I love you.”

“Beg for it.”

“Let me take care of you tonight.”

You are so good, baby.”

“Just relax.”

“Please just fuck me.”

“I am the only one who is allowed to touch you like that.”

“I’m going to make sure that the neighbors know my name by the end of the night.”

“You have been so bad, haven’t you?”

 “Can we take things slow tonight?”

“Oh fuck, don’t stop.”

“Are you frustrated? Do you not like being teased?”

[lordnochybaty]

OKAY. I HAVE MORE. (I can't help myself your writing is just too good 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼) Spork (hihi I always loved that name oops) MaxAnne Quill/Gamora (idk if you ship them but you can do a friendship one on them too :3)

Hey again, thanks so much for another ask :D I’m so glad you enjoyed those enough to ask for more ships :D (Sorry it took a bit to answer, they take longer than I anticipated. ;))

MaxAnne, I actually already posted.

And sadly I can’t do Quill/Gamora, not even as a friendship, because I still haven’t seen the Guardians. (I know, I know!) So really, I very vaguely know who they are and that’s not enough to write them. XD

The time has come to answer for Spork :D (And since you haven’t specified, I’m focusing on AOS Spock/Kirk, because I like them better.)

who’s the werewolf and who’s the hunter

Spock is the werewolf. The first Vulcan werewolf to be precise and after he gets bitten, Jim is assigned to make sure all goes well. The threat of Jim killing Spock if things don’t go well is clear to everyone involved, even if it might not be clearly stated.

Vulcans are kinda offended because they insist it’s all about staying in control and that’s what they’re good at, so they hardly need a human to teach one of their own how to stay calm and logical. The thing is though that Spock actually acts less Vulcan-like than they would prefer. He has his angry outburst and illogical moments of pride. They blame it on his human mother which causes one of the worst of his angry outburst, his eyes actually gleam yellow and Vulcans decide that okay, maybe human hunter is necessary because Spock is clearly beyond help and some drastic measures are required to help him. (Or put him down.)

So, Jim arrives, expecting a wild, angry, half-transformed werewolf who can’t control his new powers and he meets Spock. Then it’s a long ass story about learning to accept yourself and parts of you that you can’t control, and Spock being epically great at self-control by human and werewolves standard, but still a little unpredictable punk by Vulcan standards.

who’s the mermaid and who’s the fisherman

When Spock saw a first big body of water in real life he caused a minor diplomatic incident. It was a lake so big he couldn’t see the end of it, and by the end of the pier so deep he couldn’t see the bottom of it either. He knew of course about water on Earth, how much more of it there was than on Vulcan, but he did not expect the reaction it caused in him when he saw it. It was overwhelming and peaceful and so tempting. The diplomatic event his father attended was held in a hotel with a secured and empty beach but far to the right, Spock could see an open one, full of kids and adults whose shrieks and laughter still traveled to him, muffled by the distance. The urge to at least touch the water was highly illogical but Spock was also five and very much bored with all the politics he had to endure for the last few days. He crouched by the end of the pier and reached towards the water. In hindsight, it would be smarter to just lie down, really.

He fell into the water far too deep for him and splashed around in panic before going down quickly, mostly in shock.

That’s when he first met Jim, a far too curious merman who slipped his uncle care to observe the air-breathers. He grinned at Spock and helped him back out, making him climb to the pier so the humans could save him without seeing Jim.

Sarek was quite disappointed in his son’s show of illogical behavior but human diplomats were charmed and suddenly convinced Vulcans aren’t that bad and inhuman. The diplomatic meeting lasted another two days and was quite fruitful and Spock kept sneaking out at all times to meet Jim and promise him he will come back when he can.

Years later, when he declined admission to the Vulcan Science Academy the lake was the only place he could think of going.

who’s the witch and who’s the familiar

Spock is the witch and Jim is an incredibly annoying familiar but none of Spock’s magic works properly without him. He always imagined finding his familiar like others did on Vulcan, one of their own. Logical and calm. Focusing their magic. Instead, he met Jim who instead of bringing focus to their combined powers, brought strength that rivaled with those most powerful in the federation.

who’s the barista and who’s the coffee addict

Jim is making some extra cash during the academy days. Full scholarship and Pike’s blessing are all great but it’s nice to have something besides that. Or bet anything on just this one chance. Part of him is convinced he will be the greatest Starfleet captain of all time and Pike will be so proud of him one day he will just keep telling everyone how he enlisted him. Part of him remembers always not being good enough, and always working far from the command level and it still makes him feel like he’s fooling them all. Barely passing through his classes on some dumb luck, few brain cells, and his father’s name. That part makes him take the job at the cafe so he has something he knows, something he feels he can handle without Pike or his dad.

Spock orders one coffee every day because Vulcans don’t drink coffee. It’s illogical. Caffeine is a natural poison and if one is too exhausted to start a new day they should invest in better sleeping and meditating practices, not poison. Spock likes the bitter taste but he does not deny that he’s satisfying his illogical need to prove himself different than those who shined him.

They sometimes indulge in some small talk. Jim sometimes flirts at oblivious Spock. Sometimes they accidentally get into an argument about astrophysics or interplanetary politics. It’s all going well until Jim randomly suggests chocolate flavored mocha for a change and Spock feels rebellious and curious enough to accept it.

By the end of that day, Pike wants to strangle them both.

who’s the professor and who’s the TA

The thing is, Kirk was supposed to be Pike’s TA. And that was grand because they got each other and Pike new Jim was full of shit but also actually a really good kid with a really good brain in his thick skull. But Pike decided to get hurt on the basic training trip with the new cadets and so Spock is taking over his classes, and his TA. And it’s vaguely possible Jim and Spock will kill each other before the term is over.

who’s the knight and who’s the prince(ss)

Spock is the prince, Jim is the knight from Earth assigned to watch over Vulcan’s prince during his stay on Earth. Jim takes his responsibilities very seriously. He makes sure Spock is safe, he deals with any threat against him and also maybe possibly buys him ice-cream because Spock said he never had any and really, that is a crime that needs to be stopped asap.

who’s the teacher and who’s the single parent

The problem with Spock’s child, T’huk, is that he’s ¼ human. Spock never considered it to be a problem, after all, he’s a ½ human, he should be able to relate. But it seems the genetics played a joke on both of them when T’huk ended up in some ways being more human than Spock. All Spock wants is to connect with him but sometimes it feels like a diplomatic mission instead of a family dinner.

When Jim, T’huk’s new teacher, enters their lives, Spock is both grateful and envious which is highly illogical but he can hardly do anything about it.

who’s the writer and who’s the editor

Jim is the writer… Or rather it was a request after their last mission, saving the earth, getting Khan and all that jazz, to make a book out of Jim’s logs. That’s when Spock informs him that Captain’s logs aren’t exactly private. Jim theoretically knew that? But never expect anyone to actually check those out. He tends to ramble A LOT. There may be a few rants that should never see the light of the day. Sadly, he’s still stuck in the hospital and conscious only for a few hours a day, so he begs Spock - begs - to go through those and check them out before they get sent anywhere. BEcause it will be embarrassing as hell for Spock to listen to those, but still better than others.

Spock is still so glad his captain is alive that he agrees without much hesitation. He regrets it very quickly. He never expected there to be that much material. The captain rants A LOT. Most of it is completely unusable. (No one needs to know how the Captain feels about the softness of his new uniform or hear his in-depth analysis of Doctor McCoy’s eyebrow movement as relating to his current mood.) Some of it is downright disturbing. (And Spock felt illogical need to avoid eye-contact with Lt. Sulu the next time he encountered him.) However, some of it is quite illuminating and maybe it’s worth the bother. (And Spock never expected so many of those logs to be about him and surely not in such context.)

[lastcenturykindagirl]

AOS 05.20 Summary

BLERG: THE SHOW

spoilers

Coulson and Talbot flying up to Qovas ship.  Some pretty good effects by Kolpak & Co.

Qovas on the bridge of his ship, and Talbot and Coulson show up. Talbot wants to "Show these ETs who's boss."

The team is backin the Lighthouse talking about what to do. Simmons thinks Talbot will have a psychotic break.

Mack went to make sure the aliens on the base are neutralized, but one of them is still alive/awake and drinks something (probably what Kassius took to make him strong). Mack shoots at him and they fight and May stops Mack from killing him because it's their only chance to find Coulson (?) and Talbot.

Talbot and Coulson talking, Talbot says that the voices don't borrow him he's a General and can keep them in line. Talbot says that the alien's didn't count on squaring up against the two best military minds the world has to offer. XD Coulson is obviously disturbed by all this.

The Sneak Peek where Qovas says he has a deal with HYDRA and that they spent years grovelling. He accuses them of coming aboard his ship and making demands. Talbot says it's his ship and kills Qovas minion in a gross way. Talbot demands Qovas kneels. They all kneel before Talbot. Talbot looks at Phil and says they make a good team.

Mack and Elena talking in the hall. Elena asking him if he's okay. Mack avoiding her touch. WHY SHOW?!!! Mack not wanting

The alien they captured is being observed, Simmons mentions slave-trading aliens (hmmm, show) and the alien monologues and tries to get free then dies. Simmons says she can't figure it out without opening him up then acts like she's not excited to do surgery for the only time in the history of the show.

Coulson and Talbot talking and Coulson is testing how unstable Talbot is. They figure out Qovas has Hale and Coulson asks to be taken to her.

Hale tells Coulson she sold out her team it was the only option she had after Ruby died. Coulson says he's sorry for her loss. Hale talks about how she's an evil, twisted white feminist, and they're trying to make us think she's repentant (I mean who knows with this show). Coulson says she can help. Coulson seems upset/untrusting of her, but probably has no other allies.

Talbot confronts Hale and says he doesn't believe her, Coulson says Hale is the only one who knows how the Confederacy operates. Hale says Talbot is the only one who can save us all. HYDRA arranged to prevent the Earth from being attacked. Coulson makes a legit-terribly written joke. Qovas says the Gravitonium can build empires, has limitless powers. They demand to be taken to the Confederacy.

Shitz talking about how everything is a disaster to Deke. Them trying to make them seem dudebro adorbs (eyeroll).  The dialogue is really bad in this episode. Daisy comes up on the coms. Daisy comes back and Elena accuses her of lying and blames Daisy for Coulson being kidnapped. She takes the bag Daisy is carrying and there is a skeleton inside. Daisy punches Elena in the head.

Daisy and Elena fighting and duking it out. They use their powers, May shoots a gun and breaks it up. Elena says Daisy is going to get everyone killed. May says they're going to find a way to help Coulson and she can help or get out (callback to previous season).

Talbot gets a shave and haircut to look like a leader. Coulson tells him he looks pretty cool (feigning). Talbot puts Coulson in charge and threatens to "pretzel" anyone who disobeys.

The Confederacy are a bunch of aliens played by POC. Talbot declares himself "Earth's Mightiest Hero" to the Confederacy.

Oh no. Daisy and Deke hanging out. Daisy says her mom is "in the bag". Deke wants to make sure she's okay.  Daisy said some creep put a bunch of lemons on her bed as a prank. Deke blames it on Shitz. Deke is trying to compare himself to Daisy. Daisy says she's glad she stuck around. Daisy says everyone she gets close to ends up dying. Daisy talking about Bland. Blergh. Who cares about this. Daisy said Bland died for him and she's still kind of in love with him. Deke says they're going to find a way to save Coulson. Deke tells her F/S are his grandparents. Ugh, Daisy comparing him to Shitz, and saying their such "special people". Gross. Gross. Gross.

The Confederate woman who is a black alien says they want to strip Talbot and auction him. Talbot wants in their society. They won't let Talbot in because he's human. Talbot says they made a mistake thinking he's still human. Talbot sucks the member into the Gravitonium inside him, then says, "Looks like there's a spot for me after all."

Mack working on something and Shitz coming to talk to him. Ugh. Shitz tells him, "Good job getting this assembled." They're trying to make the Z1 do space travel by equipping it with Gravitonium. Shitz apologizes for locking up Shitz and says it wasn't his ideal.  Mack says by having Elena execute Ruby. Aren't they supposed to be better than that. Mack is blaming Shitz for all of it, YES!!!! Shitz says it's not that simple. Mack says it's doing the right thing every time. Shitz says, not always and says it's necessary the lives of few to save many. Mack says, "Of course you'd say that." Mack says he needs to look inside himself and figure out what kind of man he wants to be because who he has become needs fixing.

Simmons operating on alien dude's brain. Daisy is asking what she's doing and brings her Jiaying's body in the bag. She wants to combine the Centipede with Jiaying's DNA. Simmons says they might cross a line. Daisy says is she willing to let Coulson die, yes or no? Simmons says no. Daisy says that this is her top priority. Yawn to Simmons giving Daisy ethics lectures.

The Z-1 is clearing for takeoff. May piloting, Daisy, Davis and Deke with them.

There is a Kree that looks like Kasius' father, and, yup. He is sucking up to Talbot.  The Confederacy was designed to extort resources from Earth before their time runs out. They mention Thanos.  THIS EPISODE IS TERRIBLE! Talbot mentions fighting beside the Avengers, LOL!

Hale and Coulson talking, he mentions HYDRA inside NASA (a reference to Roz) and why Hale didn't get a job there if she's admiring the stars. Talbot shows up and tells them about Thanos. Talbot says that he can become invincible if he powers himself up from all the Gravitonium on Earth (Kasius's father's idea). Coulson says he could lose control. Talbot starts to turn on Coulson. Coulson finds out it's Kasius's father, and he tells Talbot he's being played. This is all super-boring. Talbot makes Coulson kneel before him.

The Z1 is arriving in the upper atmosphere, pushing up into space, Deke and Daisy making jokes, Daisy touching his hand like Coulson did hers in S1 (whatever).  Mack and Elena with Piper in back in mission control and them nodding at each other. Z1 going cloaked.

F/S talking and S sucking up to Shitz because he got the Z1 into space. Shitz questioning if what Daisy wants to do with Jiaying is a good idea. S leaves Shitz alone with the formula and he stares at it like he's planning on doing something bad with it (Which is why they just had Mack tell him he's making bad choices, to make us wonder if he'll do another shitty thing. Even though experimenting on himself isn't as bad as torturing Daisy.).

Daisy getting ready to dock onto Qovas' ship with May. Talbot IS talking to the voices in his head and getting paranoid. Talbot asks if Hale knew and she lies to throw Coulson under the Bus. He says Coulson has betrayed him for the last time and whatever happens next is Coulson's fault. Daisy is on the ship Quaking everyone. Talbot threatens to kill Coulson unless Quake backs off. Talbot blames Daisy for being at the center of everything (sounds like Quinn). Hale says she trusts Daisy for keeping her agreements. Talbot says Ruby was weak and Hale tells him to take a breath and calms him. She uses the HYDRA brainwashing compliance stuff on him. Talbot kills Hale (gross). Daisy takes a shot at Quaking Talbot and he withstands it then he uses his powers on her to knock her out. May pulls her weapon and Talbot threatens Coulson's life, she drops her weapon. Talbot says they are prisoners of war and to treat them accordingly.

The tag is the Confederacy and Kasius's father calling Earth a hidden blue gem and it still has "gifts to give" and he has Daisy.

The trailer shows Kasius's father with Daisy offering to unleash her powers if she'll become his "disciple" (callback to Hive) and Coulson on the ground bleeding out of his mouth as Daisy's voiceover says, "Stay with me."

Gross episode. Talbot sounds like he's relying on multiple personalities, even though he thinks he's in control.

[auduna-druitt]

A Very McCoy Christmas

Fandom: Star Trek AOS

Pairing: McKirk

Word Count: 3546

Rating: Teen

Beta’d: none

Permanent tags: @feelmyroarrrr, @mccoymostly, @wonders-of-the-multiverse, @pinkamour1588, @goodnightwife, @ryon1101, @captainsbabysitter-blog, @medicatemedrmccoy, @mrkrychek, @southernbellestatues, @goingknowherewastaken, @emmkolenn

McKirk tags: @yourtropegirl, @t-hy-lla, @imoutofmyvulcanmind, @frostingsfics, @shewolf-2013, @nasanatmfers, @lurkch, @a-legion-of-benedicts, @illogical-potato, @future-kat-lady

A/N: I know it’s a bit early but I felt like posting this one now so....Merry early Christmas ya’ll! ((part two comes later this week))

Christmas break had arrived and most of the cadets were going home. The only cadets staying behind were those that lived too far away to go home over the break. Leonard was headed home to Georgia. His mother had arranged it all and he was really looking forward to getting to see Joanna for the first time in months. Leonard looked up from packing his bag and shook his head. His roommate was sitting on his bed pretending to be reading the book in his hand. The kid wasn’t fooling anyone. He hadn’t turned a page in over an hour.

“Jim?”

“Hmm?” The blonde looked up.

“You sure you want to stay here? I know you didn’t go home last Christmas cause your mom was offworld but isn’t she home this year?”

“She is, but so is Frank.”

Leonard nodded. Jim had told him about his uncle Frank and he didn’t blame him for not wanting to be around him. From what he’d heard Frank had made Jim’s life pretty miserable...and that was putting things mildly. Leonard continued packing his bag and occasionally looking up at his roommate. Zipping his bag shut he sighed. “Jim?”

“Yeah Bones?”

“Why don’t you come with me?”

“Come with you?”

“Is there an echo in here? Yeah come with me. Mama always makes too much food anyway. You can crash on the couch.”

“Are you sure? I don’t want to intrude.”

Leonard shook his head. “Mama has an open door policy. She’s always collecting stragglers.”

He could have sworn he saw Jim smile as he jumped off the bed and dropped his book. Leonard stood and watched as Jim shoved clothes into his bag and zip it shut. The blonde beamed and slung his bag over his shoulder. “Lets go.”

Leonard picked up his own bag and the two of them made their way out of the dorm headed for the shuttle bays. He couldn’t help but notice the childlike excitement of his travelling partner. The closer they got to Georgia the more excited and nervous Jim seemed to get. By the time the shuttle touched down in Georgia he was squirming in his seat.

“Mama said Donna would be here to pick me up.”

Jim nodded fidgeting with his bag as they walked out of the hangar.

“You’re gonna like my sister.”

“Think they’ll like me?”

Leonard laughed, “Jim, they’ll probably like you more than they like me and I’m family.”

“I wouldn’t be so sure about that big brother. You are mama’s favorite after all.”

Leonard grinned and turned around. “Donna you know mama doesn’t have favorites.”

Donna chuckled and shook her head. “Not that she admits too but we all know it’s true.”

Leonard dropped his bag and wrapped his arms around his sister. “It’s good to see you little sis.”

“You too Len.” She said as he released her. “Picking up strays just like mama I see. Where’d you find this one?”

Leonard turned to Jim and smiled, “Donna, this is my roommate Jim. He was going to spend the holidays in the dorm…”

“Say no more. Mama will be glad to have him. She might have outdone herself this year. I’m pretty sure she’s made enough food to feed Cox’s army.”

Leonard picked up his bag and put an arm around his sister. “Sounds like mama.” They started off in the direction of the car. Looking over his shoulder at Jim he paused. “You comin’?”

He ran after them and followed them silently to Donna’s old blue pickup truck. Leonard threw his bag in the bed of the truck before opening the door. Jim tossed his bag in with Leonard’s and slid into the truck after the brunette. Donna was much smaller than her brother but between Leonard and Jim there wasn’t much room in the old truck.

“Sorry boys. Wasn’t expecting additional passengers.”

Leonard shook his head, “It’s fine Donna. It’s not far to the house. We’ll survive.” he said as he put his arm on the back of the seat giving her a bit more room to move. On his other side Jim was stiff as a board, shoulder to shoulder, hip to hip on the leather seat. Donna put the car in gear and started off down the road toward home. After a few minutes silence she reached over and switched the radio on.

I set out on a narrow way many years ago

Hoping I would find true love along the broken road

But I got lost a time or two

Wiped my brow and kept pushing through

Leonard reached up and flipped it back off. “Don’t want to talk to your own brother?”

“Alright. How’s life at the Academy? We don't hear much out of you these days.”

“Not too bad, it could be worse.“

She leaned forward slightly and glanced over at Jim. “What about you? What track are you on?”

Jim shifted on the seat and his hand brushed Leonard’s thigh. His cheeks turned red, “Command. I’m going to be a Captain.”

Leonard could feel how tense Jim was and couldn't help but notice how he stared out the window for the rest of the trip.

As soon as Donna parked the truck Jim jumped out, almost tripping on his own feet in the process. The front door opened and an old woman with dark hair spattered with grey stepped out onto the front porch. Leonard grabbed his bag out of the back of the truck and Donna grabbed Jim's before he could get to it. “You’re a guest.”

He gave her a small smile and followed after them. Len dropped his bag at the top of the steps and wrapped his arms around his mother. “Hi mama.”

She smiled and squeezed her son. “It's good to have you home Leonard.”

Donna stepped passed them and pulled the screen door open. “He brought a stray mama.”

Breaking away from her son she looked down the steps at the quiet blonde man shuffling his feet in the dirt. Smiling broadly she held her arms out to him, “Come here son.”

He walked up the steps looking from her to Leonard. The brunette just grinned and nodded. As soon as Jim’s foot hit the top step he was wrapped in a warm embrace by mama McCoy. Leonard shook his head and stepped over to the door. “Don’t you think we’d better get inside mama?”

She pulled away from the hug but kept an arm around him, “Come inside dear. Let’s get you something to eat. You look like you haven’t had a proper meal in ages.”

Leonard smiled as his mama ushered Jim into the house. He’d told Jim stories about his family but wasn’t sure he was really prepared for what was in store. Bags were dropped in the corner of the living room and both of them were pushed into the dining room and into seats at the large wooden table. A plate piled with fried chicken was set down in front of them along with a large pitcher of iced tea and two glasses. Leonard looked up at his mother, “Tell me you didn’t go to all this trouble just for me.”

“I didn’t…”

Donna leaned up against the counter behind them, “Yes she did. She was afraid you weren’t eating at the academy. I told her they fed you but she wouldn’t believe me. At least you have Jim to help you eat it all. Can’t imagine you’d ever be able to eat that by yourself.”

Jim looked from the plate to Leonard’s mother and smiled. “It looks delicious. I don’t think I’ve ever…”

Leonard raised a hand to stop him, “Choose your next words carefully Jim. Mama might just adopt you and force feed you if you’re too skinny for her liking.”

She swatted his arm, “Eat your chicken and let the boy talk.”

Donna smirked and bit back a laugh as Leonard reached for the chicken, “Yes mama.”

“Go ahead Jim. Finish what you were saying.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever had homemade fried chicken. My mother wasn’t much of a cook growing up. Cooked for myself a lot...burned most everything. Still do actually.”

She put her hand on his shoulder, “I’m sorry dear. If there’s anything you need you just let me know alright? I can even send you boys some homemade goodies if you want.”

Jim smiled, “Thank you ma’am but I couldn’t ask you to do that.”  

“Please call me Nora.”

Leonard sat back in his chair watching his mother with his roommate. He’d not seen Jim smile so much since….well never. Jim deserved to be happy and he finally seemed to be. It was just a question of how long it would last.  

The front door opened and there was a thud as something was set on the floor. “Mama? You home?”

“Nathan?”

Leonard stiffened in his chair, his eyes on the kitchen door. His brother appeared moments later beaming at his mother. “Surprise!”

“Nathan! What on Earth are you doing here? I thought you were still in New York.”

He hugged his mother and nodded to his brother. “Hey Lee. We managed to get away. Rachel insisted we come down early.”

Eleanora looked back at her younger son, “Leonard…”

He nodded and stood to his feet. “I know mama.”

Nathan led her back toward the front door leaving Leonard, Donna, and Jim in the kitchen. Donna pushed herself away from the counter, “We didn’t know they’d be coming Leonard. I’d have told you if I’d known.”

“I know Donna. It’s okay.”

“There’s one thing you haven’t asked…”

“She’s with her mother, what’s to ask?”

Donna walked over to her brother and wrapped her arms around him. “I have a surprise for you.”

Jim sat silently across from him eating his fifth piece of chicken. Leonard shook his head. “I think I’ve had enough surprises for the day Donna.”

She released him and punched him lightly in the arm. “You’ll like this one. I promise.”

“Donna…”

“Go upstairs. It’s in mama’s sewing room.”

“Donna, I’m not…”

“Leonard Horatio McCoy just do it!”

He sighed and rolled his eyes. “If it’ll get you to shut up.”

He stood to his feet and headed for the stairs. Nathan’s bags were still sitting beside the door. It looked like he’d be staying for a while. There goes my christmas break. Quietly making his way up the stairs he passed the slightly opened door to his and Nathan’s old bedroom where his brother was talking to their mother. Down the hallway the door to the sewing room was shut. That’s funny. Mama never shuts the door.

He stood at the door and took a deep breath before he reached out and opened the door. The room was dark but he could just make out a small bed against the wall. He stepped inside and over to the bed, to get a better look at the small form laying on the bed.

“Joanna.”

The little dark haired girl shifted in the bed and opened her eyes. “Daddy?”

Leonard sat down and smiled at his little girl. “Hey sweetie.”

She sat up in the bed and snuggled up to him. “Hi daddy.”

He put an arm around her, “I’ve missed you angel.”

“I missed you too daddy.”

A few hours later after the dinner dishes had been done Eleanora gathered everyone in the living room. Leonard sat in the large arm chair with Joanna snuggled up in his lap and Jim perched on the arm of the chair beside him. Nathan and his wife sitting at the end of the couch opposite them, Donna and her husband Fred stood in the doorway to the dining room.

Eleanora looked over at her younger son, “Since Nathan and Rachel are staying with us over the holidays we’re going to have to do a little rearranging. Donna and Fred are in her old bedroom and Nathan and Rachel will take the boys old room. Joanna’s in the sewing room so that leaves you on the sofa bed…”

Leonard nodded, “That’s fine mama. I’ve slept on worse.”

She smiled at her son, “Jim…”

“I can sleep on the floor. It’s fine.”

Eleanora shook her head. “You are a guest in my house, I will not have you sleeping on the floor.”

“We’ll figure it out mama. Don’t worry about us.”

She walked over and kissed him on the forehead, “Don’t you dare let him sleep on the floor.”

“Yes ma’am.”

“I’ll get the linens while you get her into bed.”

Leonard nodded and stood to his feet with Joanna cradled in his arms. Eleanora and Leonard disappeared into the hallway and Donna and Fred followed behind them. Jim slipped down into the chair and stared at the tree in the corner of the room. Nathan smiled, “So you’re my brother’s roommate.”

Jim nodded, his eyes never leaving the tree, “Yeah,” he said quietly.

“He talk about me much?”

“He talks about Joanna.”

“He tell you why we don’t talk much?”

Jim hesitated and shook his head slightly. “He talks about Joanna.”

Nathan shook his head and stood to his feet, “He’s never mentioned me at all then?”

Jim opened his mouth to say something but was cut off by Leonard’s return closely followed by Eleanora. “I found the linens boys. I trust you know how to make up the bed.”

“Yes mama.” Leonard said as he took the sheets from her.

She gave him a kiss on the cheek, “Goodnight Lionheart.”

He smiled at her, “Goodnight mama.”

She turned to Nathan and held out her hand to him, “Leave your brother alone Nathan. He’s had a long day.”

Nathan put his arm around Rachel and they followed Eleanora out of the living room. She turned and pulled the pocket doors closed behind her. Leonard sighed and dropped the sheets on Jim before turning to the couch and pulling the cushions off. Jim stood and set the sheets on the chair and helped Leonard pull the bed out. Once the bed was made Leonard grabbed a pillow and threw it on the bed. “Go to bed Jim. I’ll sleep on the floor.”

“I don’t think your mother would like that…”

Leonard shook his head. “Only other option is sharing the bed but I’m not sure we’ll both fit. It’s not that big of a bed.”

Jim shrugged, “Looks big enough to me.”

Leonard sighed and shook his head again, “Alright.” He pulled his bag over and took out a pair of sweatpants before stripping out of his jeans. Jim turned and grabbed his bag while Leonard pulled the sweats on. Jim changed into a pair of sweats while Leonard climbed under the covers. Jim flipped the lights off and crawled into bed beside him. Both men laid in the bed staring up at the ceiling.

“Told you we’d fit.”

Leonard rolled his eyes and punched Jim in the arm. “Go to sleep you idiot.”

“I’m not tired.”

Leonard groaned, “Me either.”

Jim rolled over on his side and looked at him, “Wanna talk about it?”

“What’s to talk about?”

Jim propped himself up on his elbow, “Your brother for one.”

“Jim…”

“You don’t have to talk about t if you don’t want too.”

They laid there in the silence for a few minutes before Leonard spoke again. “Rachel is one of Jocelyn’s friends. They got married the year before me and Joce. They sided with her in the divorce but more than that they helped her…”

“I’m so sorry Bones.”

“Mama did everything she could but Nathan still turned on me. We were close before that. Knew each other’s secrets, told each other everything, we were more than brothers. We were friends.”

“You felt like he’d betrayed you, abandoned you for someone else. I understand completely.”

“I haven’t seen him since the divorce. He wasn’t supposed to be here until New Years but Joanna wasn’t supposed to be here either…”

“At least you get to see her though.”

Leonard yawned and nodded, “Yeah. At least that's something.” He said as he closed his eyes and pulled the blanket up.

“Daddy? Are you awake?”

Leonard opened his eyes and rubbed the sleep from them. Joanna was standing beside the bed clutching her teddy bear.

“What is it angel?”

“Daddy I can’t sleep.”

Leonard smiled and pulled the covers back, “Come here baby girl.”

She crawled in the bed beside him making him shift back to give her room. He could feel the heat from Jim just inches away from him. Jim had been right, they did fit, but just barely. Joanna snuggled up against her father and soon drifted off to sleep. Leonard watched her for a few minutes before he drifted off again himself.

Christmas eve Leonard woke to find Jim draped over him and Joanna gone. Her teddy bear still tucked in beside him. Leonard turned his head and sighed. Jim was sound asleep. He knew the kid was a restless sleeper and he knew once he was out almost nothing would wake him but he was still afraid to move. Something about it felt oddly comforting…

Jim shifted in his sleep and rolled over freeing Leonard. He quickly got out of the bed and padded into the kitchen. Running a hand through his hair he nodded to his sister who was sitting at the table with a cup of coffee. “Morning sleepy head.”

He grunted and reached for a mug. Donna smiled and lifted her mug to her lips. “Sleep alright?”

Nodding he poured himself a cup of coffee and leaned on the counter.

“I peeked in on you a while ago. Thought we might have woken you but you were sound asleep.”

“Mhmmm.” He took a sip of his coffee and sighed. “Must’ve been more tired than I thought.”

She grinned, “You looked pretty comfy. Joanna said she came down to join you last night.”

Leonard nodded and took another sip of coffee. “Yeah she did. Left her bear behind. Thought I might’ve dreamed it.”

“Nathan took mama out for breakfast. She left some biscuits and gravy for you boys though. If you’re hungry that is.”

“Starved.”

Leonard looked up and shook his head. Jim was up and as usual his blonde hair was sticking up all over his head. “Morning Jim. Sleep okay?”

Jim smiled, “Believe it or not I slept better than I do on my bed at the academy. It’s really not so bad.”

Donna stood to her feet and gave her brother a look. “You gonna stand there or are you going to feed your guest?”

Leonard almost choked on his coffee, “My guest?”

She shrugged and set her empty mug in the sink, “You brought him therefore he’s your guest. Feed him.”  

Once Eleanora returned with Nathan and Rachel she sent him into the attic after the boxes of decorations. She handed out assignments to everyone including Jim. “You’re a part of the family and the whole family decorates.” Jim didn’t argue. He’d picked up on the fact that arguing with her was pointless, not that he would have anyway. Leonard saw the way he light up when she told him to help “Lionheart” and Joanna decorate the tree.

Once that was done they were free to spend the afternoon however they wanted. Joanna stuck to her father’s side not letting him out of her sight for more than a few minutes at a time. If he wasn’t there she gravitated to Jim. When Leonard went out to the shed for more wood for the fire she and Jim built a fort in the living room. Leonard hadn’t seen Jim that happy before. Leonard hated to break up the fun but it was starting to get late. “Joanna, it’s time for bed.”

“But daddy…”

“You have to be in bed if you want santa to come angel.”

She gasped and jumped to her feet. “Oh!” She hugged Jim around the neck and kissed his cheek. “Night uncle Jim!” Running to her father she wrapped her arms around him and squeezed. “Night daddy!” Before Leonard had a chance to respond she was halfway up the stairs.

He shook his head and laughed as she disappeared around the corner. “Too bad that doesn’t work year round.” he said as he turned back to the living room. “Oh…” He was cut off by Jim planting his lips directly on Leonard’s.

“Mmph…” he pulled back and frowned. “What...?”

Jim smirked and pointed above Leonard’s head. “Mistletoe.”

Leonard looked up and stared at the green leaves attached to the doorframe. “Jim, that’s holly.”

Jim’s face turned red and he shrugged as Donna laughed from the top of the stairs. Leonard looked up and glared at her. “Shut up Donna!”

“Leonard Horatio McCoy!”

His head whipped around and he shrank back as his mother walked out of the kitchen.

“That is no way to talk to your sister!”

“It’s okay mama. He’s just mad cause I caught him kissing his boyfriend.”

Jims face turned a deeper shade of red and Leonard glared at his sister again. “Donna....”

“Leonard go to bed. Let me take care of your sister.”

He hung his head and nodded, “Yes mama.”

[nekoabiwrites]

Lies

Welcome to my self-indulgence and problematic side! You’re very welcome to not read this if you don’t want it, as it contains some pretty heavy shit.

Loosely based off of the lyrics to Lies by McFly and off of my own feelings and thoughts. None is based off of real events tho. Just wanted to get that out.

I also do want to add that the way Virgil thinks in this fic is very unhealthy and not okay. I wanted to say that I am aware of that. He still does it tho.

AU: Human Pairing: None Words: 791 Warnings: Alcohol, Car Crash, Unsafe Driving, Death, Suicide (both implied and descriptive), Unhealthy Thought Processes, Villainous Deceit, Implied Abusive Deceit, Unhappy Ending. Anything else, please let me know.

Summary: Virgil’s sat drinking, thinking about events that happened recently... only for him to ‘take the plunge’.

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It was weird to think he wasn’t going to see him ever again.

Virgil thought about it for the umpteenth time as he took a deep swing from the bottle in his hand, looking out over the water.

Only a few days ago, he’d heard the news.

His long-time bully had crashed his car. He’d been driving like a moron, as usual. No seatbelt. He’d decided to check his phone for some reason. He’d missed the stop sign. Anyone could have put the pieces together as to what would have then happened.

The pictures in the articles were horrific. The half of his face that had landed on the pavement was utterly destroyed.

Virgil shuddered at the thought and took another drink, draining the last of the contents from the bottle.

He’d made several accusatory comments to all sorts of things, avoiding blaming himself at all. That turned Virgil’s stomach every time he thought about it.

“He never stopped…” Virgil muttered under his breath, tossing the now empty bottle between his hands as he thought about all of this still.

He’d always been a bare-faced liar. He’d done despicable things to people and then blamed it on something completely different. No one could ever prove it, but everyone knew he was lying. One day, something happened, and Virgil was next in the firing line, becoming the main target.

Every lie led back to him. Virgil got all the blame from him. It made Virgil feel sick. All of that, all the targeted harassment and bullshit he endured. It all came from the fact that Virgil was done with his shit and ended their rel- friendship.

There was that part of him that’d hoped it’d all go away once they graduated from school and grew up, but that was merely a far-off dream. At least… until a few days ago.

Virgil had used the rage, frustration and all other negative feelings as his driving force for years now. He’d gotten into his dream job, simply to rub it in his face. He’d found a fantastic group of friends who actually cared for him, all because he’d gone out to meet people to spite him. All the good things in Virgil’s life were because he’d gone out of his way to find something to “prove something” to him.

But that wasn’t there anymore. He couldn’t see what Virgil was doing anymore.

The evidence was too much. There was no way he could get out of this, no lie he could tell that would work in his favour. So, he’d taken the coward’s way out. And Virgil had heard about this from his friend only days ago.

Since then, Virgil felt like he’d been walking through soup. Sure, a part of his was laughing maniacally at the fact that he’d outlasted him, the fact that Virgil was getting the last laugh, in a way. And boy, would he gloat if he could. But something was missing now.

Virgil’s purpose was gone. Sure, he had his great job and his friends. But, he had nothing pushing him forward anymore. Nothing to really work for.

It’d been stupid for him to base his entire world around that asshole, but it was just how it had been. Virgil had been counting on the fact that he’d be able to turn up at his gravestone years down the line and smirk, giving some sort of witty remark before hobbling back home to do whatever retired people do all day.

But, that wasn’t going to be what happened.

Virgil uncapped another bottle, realising it was the last one he’d brought with him. With a heavy sigh, he started to drink it. He wasn’t about to down it in one go, he wasn’t that desperate. He simply drank at he normally would.

Virgil thought about all of his life – his co-workers, his friends, his family. He did care for them all immensely, but something just… wasn’t there anymore. He knew this wasn’t the best idea. But it was his only idea now.

Nothing else would be worth it if he didn’t.

Once the final drops has slipped into his mouth, Virgil put down the now empty bottle. He looked out at the dark sky reflected in the water, a sense of calm filling him. He’d made up his mind the same day he’d heard the news.

Not even a final thought crossed his mind as Virgil pushed his body off of the bridge and he fell to the rushing water below. Despite his body’s natural instincts, he didn’t attempt to save himself. His consciousness slowly slipped away, the hazy moonlight upon the water’s surface above fading as it did so.

One last thought passed by.

‘I got the last laugh.’

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[geraltcirilla]

Are there aos main characters that you don't like or just don't care about? i used to like fitz and simmons but I think the writers kinda ruined fitz character and as much as I liked simmons she obv had most of her arc with fitz and she kinda turned selfish as well so i stopped liking her as well. and then there are elena and deke. i don't hate them or anything like that, I just didn't warm up to them :/

I like all the main characters but they’ve all pissed me off at one point or another (besides Daisy, she is an angel and has done nothing wrong in her whole life). The ones who I dislike more than others are ones I feel have wronged Daisy because I am so emotionally attached to her.

So my fave SHIELD team members are (in order of favorites):

Daisy 

Coulson, May, and Mack 

Bobbi and Lance 

SHIELD team members I used to like but am now ambivalent towards because they hurt Daisy, in order of who I dislike the most:

Yo-Yo

Fitz

Jemma

Deke

Deke is at the bottom of the list because literally the only thing I dislike about him is his obsession with Daisy and him making a sex simulation of her for the Framework. Other than that I like his character, but that one aspect of him is enough to squick me.

Jemma I also don’t really have a problem with. I don’t think she personally ever harmed or wronged Daisy, however my issue with her comes with her siding with Fitz whenever Fitz hurts Daisy. She will always comfort Fitz before Daisy or agree that Fitz was in the right and “did was needed to be done” which IMO is throwing Daisy under the bus and basically shows where Jemma’s priorities are. She loves Daisy and is her friend but will always choose Fitz over Daisy even if Fitz was in the wrong.

It might seem weird that Fitz is below Yo-Yo given that Fitz tortured Daisy twice and Yo-Yo never did, but let me explain. The only time Fitz ever turns on Daisy is when he is out of his mind because of the Framework/The Fear Dimension/Or mental health reasons. If Fitz is completely in his right and sane mind, he not only treats Daisy well, he is her friend. There are many, many moments in the series where Fitz not only shows concern for Dasiy, but he is a better friend to Daisy than even Jemma was (most obvious example being when she gained her powers in s2). I currently dislike Fitz only because he refused to take accountability the second time he hurt Dasiy. For some reasons the writers decided to make Fitz a huge dick in 5b and all that compassion he had in previous seasons went away. I really hated Fitz after he forcibly removed Daisy’s implant and then told her to her face he didn’t regret it and it was the right decision, and then told Jemma he didn’t feel bad about it. This is why I’m okay with Fitz dying in the season 5 finale. Dick Fitz died and the Fitz they find in space in season 6 is a Fitz who never did what I would consider to be the ultimate offense against Daisy. And some people can argue that “if other Fitz did it this Fitz is also capable” and I agree, but I don’t think it will ever happen again. Because I’m pretty sure the reason Fitz went kinda villain in 5b was the realization they were all trapped in a time loop and that Jemma would die and there was nothing he could do to stop it. And so he became an awful person because he was so desperate to save Jemma, and he would throw anyone under the bus for it including Daisy. Now I don’t desperation and fear justifies Fitz’s behavior towards Daisy and that is still why he is on my shit list, but it does explain his actions a little more clearly and is also why he’s below Yo-Yo on the list.

So that brings us to Yo-Yo and why she is top on my dislike list. Yo-Yo, in my opinion, was never Daisy’s friend. She never cared about Daisy and is always the first person to turn on Daisy, disagree with Daisy, or argue with Daisy at any given moment. Yo-Yo and Daisy never had any moments I would consider bonded them as friends and Yo-Yo will never take Daisy’s side on in any team debate or consider Daisy’s well-being. The closest she got was in season 4 when she helped Daisy after Daisy left the team. But after that there was really no connection between them, which is insane because the only reason Yo-Yo is even on the team is because of Daisy. During 5b despite Fitz torturing Daisy and Jemma defending his actions, I think Yo-Yo was the most outright cruel to Daisy. Because FitzSimmons, even though they wronged Daisy, still cared about her and didn’t want her to die. They wanted to solve the end-of-the-world crisis without sacrificing Daisy in the process. At one point in 5b I was pretty sure Yo-Yo would’ve been happy is Daisy dropped dead. And although FitzSimmons disagreed with Daisy’s orders and went behind her back, they never said they didn’t want her to be their leader. They never said she shouldn’t be in charge or she didn’t deserve it. Yo-Yo said all of those things, to Daisy’s face, in front of the entire team. And also Yo-Yo kinda just maliciously targeted Daisy all through season 5 with insults and accusations. Daisy couldn’t breath without Yo-Yo showing up to criticize, asking her where she was, stealing her shit to go through it, and blaming her for stuff going wrong because “she wasn’t there” as if her being there would’ve changed a single thing. I know that the reason Yo-Yo did all of this is because she was scared for the end of the world, of meeting her future self and telling her everything was hopeless, and of the idea of losing Mack. Just like how FitzSimmons turned on Daisy because they were desperate to save each other. But at the end of the day Yo-Yo isn’t Daisy’s friend even outside of 5b. In fact outside of Mack I don’t think Daisy has any relevant connections to the team. She’s more like a friendly coworker. She’s not particularly close to May, Coulson, Fitz, or Jemma. And her lack of connections is what makes me not care about her character.

Once again I wanna reiterate although I have preferences I still ultimately like all these characters and want the best for them. I was happy with all their endings in season 7. It’s just that Mack, May, and Coulson are characters who I was invested in where Deke, FitzSimmons, and Yo-Yo are characters I passively experienced. I might be a little more attached to FitzSimmons because they’ve been around since s1 but they constantly test my patience.

[thecharmingknightemma]

watching Chuck season 3 and thinking of Emma’s potential spy-related verses (I’ll do the same for aos probably, except I don’t want to rewatch it, and other shows)

and I just want to add things for people who know the show or have a verse there, lil headcanons:

-she’d absolutely be giggly at first when Shaw shows up simply because he’s that good looking, you can’t blame her for it. (Chuck’s cast is usually super hot actors, she notices, okay) She’s loyal enough to completely buy anything Chuck says about him later though. -however she’d have been wishing for Chuck and Sarah to get together from the beginning (Chuck isn’t exactly super buttoned up about his feelings when people are very friendly, even if he wasn’t saying he loves her yet) especially if she was sort of around in a more temporary way earlier and settled in more now ? (totally ready to ‘distract Shaw’ if possible lol) -once Morgan knows she’d be enthusiastic to have him around, he’s a non-spy buddy! -she has no idea Lester and Jeff aren’t joking about being into her -calls everyone by first name unless told not to  -though she’s not the Morgan-kind of non-spy, since she’s... as fit as Captain Awesome, trained to fight even if not by the CIA/NSA, and can absolutely shoot well (you need to have a fantastic aim if you want to make SURE you never accidentally kill someone) -she’d like more training: it would become immediately obvious she’s close to Casey’s style of fighting than Sarah. Emma fights like a thug, no acrobatics. She also gets cocky like a thug. -Emma would cry every single time there is a step forward in Chuck and Sarah’s relationship  -she probably spends more time with Casey to give them space and because she has specific duties (but hey if Morgan can come long she can come along)  -she’d want to befriend Sarah and Ellie SO FAST  -she’d try to get Morgan to run in the early morning like her -no really, she’d also cry over John bonding with Alex later on, Ellie and Awesome moments too... 

-her playful personality and hope in people is tied to her defense mechanisms. She’s not going to become an angsty or cold and professional agent no matter what, but she will be extra cold and pissed when it comes to people who are truly personal enemies, like if anyone brings up her step-grandmother? and she does still have anger issues but those mostly show out of protectiveness for others and when it comes to conmen or criminals who specifically hurt women / children 

[agl03]

Why do you think the writers hate seeing Fitz simmons happy ? I used to think they just don't know how to write a happy couple and integrate it into the show. But then in the finale we got a satisfying conclusion for Mack and Elena and even robbie and daisy (I know they're not a couple but it was sweet how they fought together and had scenes and dialog together)

Anonymous said:I keep seeing things (starting last season) about how Fitz might ‘hold on to some darkness from the framework’ and how Fitzsimmons as a couple 'will always love each other but might not survive what happened in the framework’. Anyway, what do you think the chances of this grimmer prognosis being endgame after season 5?

Hi Anons!

I hope you don’t mind I combined since these both have similar points I will address.   

First up:  Why do the writers hate seeing Fitzsimmons happy?

Its not that they don’t like seeing Fitzsimmons happy, its that they want to keep their story ‘interesting’.   I don’t need Fitzsimmons to have horrid amounts of angst, impossible love triangles, or road block after road block to be interesting.  I’ve said time and time again I’d love to see them working through the crazy as an actual couple.  But for the writers they need to do things like that to keep the audience hooked and rooting for them.  Most people are rooting for Fitzsimmons to be together.

However, the writers have gone well past ‘keeping it interesting’ to the point where the road blocks have frustrated some fans to the point of leaving.   Yes, its fun to root for a favorite ship but they have crossed that line from fun to frustrating and haven’t had enough positive to offset the pain of things like the Framework Arc for Fitz.  

Some drama is okay, but I’d rather have Fitzsimmons fighting to stay together…together than them continually physically separated (though I am prepared for that early in 5 due to Iain coming back late) with a crazy pants love triangle.

Also remember they only put obstacles in the way to delay the inevitable.

But then in the finale we got a satisfying conclusion for Mack and Elena and even robbie and daisy (I know they’re not a couple but it was sweet how they fought together and had scenes and dialog together)

Those that follow me know I’m very worried that something terrible is coming for Mackelena.   If you look at the end of Season 3, Fitzsimmons had the ‘happy ending’ and look at the fun that they had in Season 4.  Starting off a season in a super good place as a couple usually isn’t a good sign, and its not only AOS that has that.    

I keep seeing things (starting last season) about how Fitz might 'hold on to some darkness from the framework’ and how Fitzsimmons as a couple 'will always love each other but might not survive what happened in the framework’. Anyway, what do you think the chances of this grimmer prognosis being endgame after season 5?

This is the fun time pre season where we start to see all sorts of things pop up but be VERY careful with click bait articles and old interviews.   The Click Bait articles know just as much (and in some cases less) than we do.  We literally have NOTHING on Fitz right now except he was with Hunter at some point in 5.  That is it.   The only time he’s been seen at work was in Lil’s Harvey video.  We know he’s in 6 at some point because his double is there…oh joy.   

The writers likely had an idea of where they would take Season 5 so there is a bit of truth to the end of season quotes.  But things change, stories go a different direction, and most of those quotes were from Jed and Jeph who we have to take with a chunk of salt.   

Everyone has Light and Dark in them, even Fitz.   They warned us way back in 1.12 how dangerous it would be for Fitz to go evil.  First the talk of potential, then the cautionary tale with Donnie, and the fact Donnie/Seth lured Fitz there to help them solve the power problem.   We had more foreshadowing in the discussion about AIDA and Fitz brought up that Electricity could be dangerous yet it also powered our hospitals.   Fitz always had that potential to go evil (as does every other character) and when given the choice, he didn’t.  It was only after his choice was taken from him and he was subjected to a lifetime of manipulation and even abuse in the Framework that he did.  

I also feel “The Doctor” and “The Darkness” are two different things.

Fitz showed no indications of “The Doctor” once he was free and had his agency back, not even towards Ophelia who hurt him so much.  It would also be tough to have Fitz fighting “The Doctor” when you have 3 other main cast members that were in there too.  The writers would need for Coulson, Mack and May to also be dealing with their Framework selves and I just don’t see them having time for that fitting into the story.  

I feel the better story with Fitz and how “The Darkness” can linger, is him being scared to create/build because of what happened last season, to have him worried whatever he does will hurt others.   Have that be the shadow he has to overcome.  Essentially it could a twist on the ‘loss of powers’ and or “scared of ones powers” trope that we see so often.

I can also see a second avenue to this in that Fitz is a lot more reluctant to trust anyone new they come across.   Even if there is someone genuinely good that needs his help, he’s been burned by Radcliffe and won’t want to make that mistake again.  

As for the Fitzsimmons relationship.  Again, we know squat at this point but after last season, I have put my expectations back in the gutter like they were in Seasons 2 and 3.

One of our big take aways from Season 4 is that it left NO question that Fitzsimmons loved each other and the lengths they would go to protect the other.  “Theirs is a forever love,”  there is no one else.  

However, they both did things in trying to protect the other (and the team) that it nearly cost them the other forever (most of the team did this and everything everyone did in an effort to protect the others blew up in an epic fashion…moral of the story….they need to work together). On the Fitzsimmons side of things, Fitz helped build AIDA and the Framework.  Jemma took the promotion with Mace.  What needs to happen is they need to do what works best for them, working TOGETHER to stay together and heal.   You hear me writers!

I am not saying Fitzsimmons will be sunshine and roses when we come back.   There is still a lot of fall out to deal with but Jemma’s Amen made it clear she didn’t blame Fitz.  She knows he was manipulated and twisted just like the others were.  She knows that wasn’t him in there.  I feel more of the burden may go to Fitz in forgiving himself and allowing himself to move on.  

Everyone also needs to be prepared for Fitzsimmons to possibly be physically separated at some point in the early eps.   Iain didn’t get back until filming for 3 and yes he can make up scenes but its easier to isolate him somehow and minimize how much they had to go back and do.  

So going in here my expectations for things like kisses, screen time together, and emotional healing conversations are low.  But my overall prognosis for Fitzsimmons is good.   We have a whole season to heal and set up for a big moment.  I have my eye on the 100th ep and finale for something like that.  Since we are back sooner than expected there could be something good or bad before the only hiatus we’ll have over the Holidays.  

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS 84

the rats have a new base, sturm goes to paris, and new students

[[cont from part 83]]

Adam: "That's the last of them..." yana:....*sigh*...what a pain... Ivan: *lying in a gurney* Q_____Q zoey: this is your fault..... Gogol: "...Which one?" zoey: *glares at ivan* you let this happen, and now my baby's gone..... Ivan: -____- "He wasn't your baby. He was some demonic hellspawn you adopted and brainwashed." Gogol: "Phew! I thought she was blaming me." ^_^ zoey: *punches ivan's leg* SHUT UP!......at least....i still have master's baby....inside me.....it feels....so good.... elizaveta: *frowns* Ivan: *screams* "Ow-ow-ow..." T~T "Young Master, help..." yana: zoey, stop being petty for a moment. Ivan: TwT -elsewhere- etta: we're heeeeere~ Walter: "..." *looks up, cups his hands* "Hello!!! Echo!!!" hans: wow, fancy. Kafka: -n- "I doubt the beds will be sanitary." Leroux: "..." etta: *looks out the window* wooooow! Leroux: *sees the city* "...” etta: so pretty. *shiny eyes* Kafka: "...Yes, I suppose it is." hans: *checking pamphlets* Walter: "Where to after we finish unpacking?" etta: let's check out the Eiffel tower! Leroux: "..." etta:.....roro? Leroux: "Yes~?" ^_^; etta: are you sure you're ok? Leroux: "J-Just fine. Why?" etta: you deserve to enjoy this trip as much of the rest of us. *smiles with concern* Leroux: "...Right. I will. Thank you." Kafka: "..." -elsewhere- Fyodor: "..." guard: ......... guard 2: call for you. Fyodor: "??? Me?" guard 2: *hands him the phone* Fyodor: *takes the phone* "..." yana: bad news boss.... *she explains what all happened* Fyodor: "...Disappointing." yana: when are you gonna get out of prison, morale hasnt been good here... Fyodor: "Wait." yana: hm.... Fyodor: "You know what is expected of you." yana:.....right... Fyodor: "So do it. I expect to hear good news." yana:...understood....*hangs up*..........(i feel i should be crying now.....but i dont feel anything.....) ...*leans back in her chair and sighs* Gogol: "..." *pokes in his head* yana: *leans her head back to look at him* <what?> Gogol: <Did he blame me?> yana: <no one's blaming you for anything, gogol.> Gogol: "..." *nods* <Good. Thank you, Boss.> yana:....<not to bother you with pointless bullshit but.....do you think there's a reason i exist?> Gogol: <Way beyond my paygrade. I don't entertain existentialist questions.> yana:....<forget i said anything then...> Gogol: <DONE!> ^w^ yana:..... -elsewhere- Magaki: "I'm done." *hands the book over* tsubaki: thank you. Magaki: *nods* "It was enjoyable. I liked the descriptions. Do you read a lot?" tsubaki: *she nods* sometimes. Magaki: "It's helping me with the language. What kind of stories do you read?" -elsewhere- Q: OwO kirako: ._.; aya: *opens arms* kirako:......*hugs Q and aya* Q: QWQ *squeeze* kirako: ^^; Dazai: "Just careful, given his ability--" Q: *HISS* kirako: ^^; noted. Dazai: ._____. Q: *nuzzle* -w- naomi:....no comment. Tanizaki: "Stay away from the child, Naomi." naomi: oh no need to tell me twice. sylvia: ..... Q: "??? Who's she?" sylvia: *hides behind kyouka* eep! >A< Kyoka: *intense stare at Q* "Stay away from Q, Sylvia." Q: ._. sylvia: o-o-okaaaay.... Q.Q;;;; Q: Q_Q *squeezes Aya and Kirako more tightly* atsushi: *sweatdrop* odasaku:...what did mori even _do_ to this kid? Q: "C-Can I stay here, with Aya and with, um, any parent?" yosano: for the time being. Q: QwQ atsushi: (never a dull moment with the agency...) Kunikida: "..." *rubs his eyes* aya:...kunkida? Kunikida: "...I'm sorry." aya: it's ok. im here, right? Kunikida: *nods* "And good for you to reach out to Shousaku." aya: .....right. Kunikida: "...We'll...have to find their new location." aya: *nods* Kunikida: "For now...let's get you a meal." kirako: what do you want, Q? Q: OwO "Cookies?" kirako: *pokes nose* after dinner. ^^ aya: pizza! Q: O\\\\\O -elsewhere- Anya: *tapping her foot* mio: ...? Anya: "They've been in there a long time..." ao: so.....t-tsugumi..is there someone you like? Tsugumi: OwO;;;; "...You'll have to be more specific." ao: do you...have romantic feelings for anyone? Tsugumi: O\\\\\w\\\\\O;;;; "...Specifically?" ao: y-yes. Tsugumi: "..." *covers her face* "I don't want to tell! I'm just someone who has a lot of love and don't know what it is that I want!" >\\\w\\\< ao:....do you think....you could love someone like me? Tsugumi: "...Wait...You..." ao: y...yes... *looks down, blushing* i've....liked you a long time now... Tsugumi: "O-Oh?" .\\\\\. "I-I'm sorry I didn't figure that out...I guess I sort of knew given how close we are..." ao: r-really? *blushing* Tsugumi: "I guess? I just didn't think to misread or anything in case it was just in my imagination that you liked me--you know how romantic and over-thinking I get reading into things too much when I start on a roll with my--" ao: tsugumi? Tsugumi: *blinks* "...Yes?" ao: you didnt answer. ^^; Tsugumi: .\\\\\\. "...I-I'd need some time to think about that one. It's a bit of a paradigm shift...But there's nothing about you that I couldn't see myself loving someone like you." ao: i see... im glad though. even if you didnt feel the same for me, i would still be glad to be with you, tsugumi. ^^ Tsugumi: ^\\\^ "I'm glad to be with you. Just...be patient while I try to figure this out? I'm sorry I don't have an answer yet." ao: i understand. mio:....*looks at anya* Anya: *has her ear pressed to the door* Q\\\\\\Q mio:...*pat pat* that's rough, buddy. Anya: T\\\T "Shut up, Mio..." mio: *pap pap* Anya: T________T -elsewhere- Lily: "YAY!" *tosses rose petals* misono: you seem happier than usual. Lily: "Spring will soon be upon us~ We'll be able to escape the chilly confines of this cramp estate and enjoy all of nature--" *throws open his coat* misono: just keep your pants on! Lily: *is standing with a pair of jeans and a sheer shirt* "??? Oh. Sure~" misono: *sigh* Lily: "Are you okay?" misono: yes. Lily: "...Okay." -elsewhere- Relan: *drenched in water* =_=; iris: *wraps him in a towel* Relan: T~T "Thank you...I didn't even see it coming..." iris: *pap pap* Arthur: *still holding the firehose* "Hang on, I see another fly--" maki: *chop* no. Arthur: >_< "You knew I couldn't be trusted!" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "FAAAAAAANG!" T~T "I need help..." fang-hua: whats up? Tsukiyo: "The invitation says 'Plus One.' I don't have one!" fang-hua: *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: *sniffs* "How do I find one?!" fang-hua: im sure there's someone in the area. maybe go to a mixer? Tsukiyo: QwQ "Mixer?" fang-hua: yeah. Tsukiyo: *takes her hand* "LET'S GO!" fang-hua: it's later in the week! Tsukiyo: "LET'S GO GET MY OUTFIT!!!" -elsewhere- rowena: *rings doorbell* lenore: *perched on rowena's shoulder* Blair: "???" *opens the door* "Hello~" rowena: hello, miss blair. hope you dont mind us dropping in. lenore: *nod* Blair: "Not at all! Come in!" *wiggles a finger to set up a chair* rowena: *sits down* thank you. Blair: *heats up some water* "Tea?" rowena: yes please. lenore: *POOF* *takes a seat* Blair: ^^ "Comfy?" *sets out tea cups* lenore: as comfy as i can be. you got any seed on ya? im starvin' Blair: *holds out a hand* *POOF* "Here you go~" lenore: *nom nom* rowena: so you two know each other, right? lenore: yeah, from back in the day. Blair: "..." *smiles* rowena: what was it like? Blair: "It was...an experience." lenore: we were familiars to an old witch. it was me, blair, and melas. Blair: *stares into her tea* rowena: i see. lenore: i remember our mistress was an old lady, a bit of a hermit, even by witch world standards. Blair: *nods* "She...seemed to appreciate the company." rowena: *listening* Blair: "She was far away from others, and I think she needed companionship." *sad smile* "For many people, having a cat around can make even the most un-homely place feel cozy." rowena: right...or in edgar's case, a raccoon. Blair: "Hee hee~ I suppose so. ... Lenore, do you think our mistress liked having us around?" lenore: i think so. i mean, she had to have liked us enough to grant us magic, right? Blair: "..." *nods* "...She gave us a bit..." -elsewhere- Dazai: -n- ("He's eating all the pizza...") Kunikida: "..." ("I'm going to be reprimanded for what happened to Aya...I'm just glad she's safe...") Q: ^w^ "Want my slice, Aya?" aya: *already eating her slice* yosano: kunikiiiidaaa~ ^^# may i have a word with you? Kunikida: ._______. "...In private?" yosano: *grabs him by the ponytail and drags him off* -too violent- Q: OwO;;;;; "...Are they doing adult things?" atsushi: .__________________________________. *shocked look at Q* aya: ........................ sylvia: like t-taxes? Q: OwO *stares at Atsushi* "...Very loud taxes." atsushi: ehehehe...yeah... ^^;;;; Q: "Huh..." *nom on pizza* Kunikida: X_____X -elsewhere- Rin: "How have your classes gone?" madoka: tiring *yaaaawn* Rin: "..." *pats her back* madoka: =///u///= Rin: "I could make some tea. And some cookies..." -elsewhere- Kid: "--and then we'll have to check on when your delivery arrives, re-do the drapes in our room, fix up Father's study, and--" *turns to look at Stocking--and just stares* stocking: *has her hair in a ponytail*...hm? Kid: "..." .\\\\\. "...Sorry. I just...haven't looked at you for so long..." stocking: kid... Kid: "...I like your hair like that." *smiles* stocking: hehe~ Kid: *reaches for her hand* stocking: *squeezes and kisses him* Kid: "Mmmm~" ^////^ stocking: hehe~ Kid: "...Even if I don't say it enough, please don't doubt that you are the most beautiful person." stocking: and you're the most handsome guy, kiddo~<3 Kid: ^\\\^ "D'aw..." *hug* stocking: hehehe~ i love you so much~<3 Kid: "I love you so much, too." stocking: *smooooch* mmmm~<3 Kid: "Mmm..." *pats her back* -elsewhere- soul: .......*tucks the kids in* Damon: "Zzz..." becky: zzzzz soul:....*closes the door*....*sigh*......*glances at maka's room*............*goes in and sits on the floor* .......... *There's a bit of dust on the desk* soul:.....(i've left your room untouched for so long.......) *There's a creaking sound* soul:......(yeah....you're right....ok. i'll get started first thing tomorrow...) *SLAM* soul: ?! *goes to check* *A book has fallen from the shelf* soul:....*picks it up, dusting it off* *It looks to be a children's book* soul:......*smiles* -elsewhere- hans: *looking at a tour guide pamphlet* Kafka: *reviewing a French phrase book* Walter: "How much further?" etta: it should be coming up soon, right roro? Leroux: *looking around* "Yes... hans:....i know, this is a big challenge for you to see it again after such a long time... Leroux: "...Yes." hans:..ah. there it is. Leroux: "..." *shakes* etta:....*pats his back* Leroux: "Th-Thanks..." hans: well then, shall we go in? Leroux: *whimpers* hans:....you can wait in the car if you want to.... Leroux: "I-I can do it...R-Right, Christine?" Kafka: -____- ("Can I stay in the car?") christine?: .... Leroux: "..." *steps forward* -inside- woman: <hello and welcom-...> !! Leroux: Q___Q Woman: <gaston! is that you?> Leroux: <...> *nods* woman: <it's me, meg giry! remember?> hans: <a pleasure to meet you, ma'am.> Leroux: *whimper* hans:... leroux, if you really are uncomfortable- Leroux: "I...can't back down." hans:....right. meg: <do you want to take the tour?> Walter: "Yes, please!" ^w^ Death the Kid: Kafka: -_____- ("Ruining a moment...") -and so- meg: <this room is the main theater, where all the shows took place.> etta: *shiny eyes* woooooah! Leroux: "..." Walter: "Etta's on stage a lot, too!" meg: <is that right?> etta: hehe~ <i am an actress back home after all~> *wink* meg: <i see.> ^^ {christine: *on stage, singing*} {Leroux: *staring* ._____. } {-she looks so lovely in the spotlight-} {Leroux: "..." *sighs, leans his hand on his chin*} Leroux: T~T etta:...*pap pap* -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "Zzz..." Hemingway: *fishing at a stream* twain: =w= *also fishing* oscar: its so peaceful, right? Hemingway: "Hmm." dorothy:.....bored. =A= baum: we'll remedy that right away! Hemingway: "???" oscar: i have an idea, dearies~ why not play the~king's~game~? twain: ohohohohoho! sounds good! Hemingway: "How's that work?" oscar: well in this case, i do have popcicle sticks. one stick is marked with red, which represents the 'king'. and the other sticks all have numbers, for all the other players. everyone draws sticks, and the person with the red marked stick is the king. the king then chooses a number or numbers and gives the order for what that person has to do. Hemingway: "..." *shoves Steinbeck* Steinbeck: "Ha-Wha?" Hemingway: "We're playing a game." -and so- Steinbeck: "..." *takes a stick* emily: since we have two minors playing with us, lets keep the game wholesome, ok? Hemingway: "Agreed. No booze." ebie: ^^ dorothy: ... baum: =v= Lovecraft: .~. twain: alright. who's gonna be the kiiing~? ebie: ok! im king! hmmm.....3 has to pat 8 on the back. Hemingway: "..." *holds up 8* oscar: *pap pap* hmhm ^^ Hemingway: *sighs* *hops on* -who is the king this time?- Steinbeck: *holds up the stick* "I am the king. And...2 has to put make-up on 7." -ebie did lovecraft's face up, spiderman style- Lovecraft: ._____. Steinbeck: "D'aw..." ^^ -it was twain's turn next- twain: alright....4 and 2....have to hold haaands nyohoho` =v= emily: ... 4.... .///.; Steinbeck: *holds up 2* emily:....*hand hold* .////////////////. Steinbeck: "..." ("Huh. Soft.") oscar: my my, seem she's all red, hoho~ Steinbeck: "... ... ..." Hemingway: "Oscar, please." emily: .///////////. *steam coming off her head* Lovecraft: "...John? Are you--" Steinbeck: "... ... ... ..." ebie: O.O mr steinbeck? Steinbeck: *opens his mouth--and only a squeak escapes..." dorothy:....they're in heat, arent they? baum: D8 oscar: OvO twain: O_O ebie: ?? Hemingway: "Nah, they haven't engaged in the traditional mating rituals." emily: 0______________0 Steinbeck: "..." *lets go of Emily's hand, doesn't look at her, just stares forward* emily: ah- Steinbeck: *squeaks* "N-Next king?" -elsewhere- Shousaku: *chained to a floor* "..." zoey: you knoooow.....im pretty upset now....my baby's run away....we had to move base....all because of that little brat.....and you tried to help her.......you knocked me down....you almost hurt master's baby.... Shousaku: "..." zoey: fufufufu.....ahhhhh~ *pant pant* i wanna kill you so much~ Shousaku: "...Is that...what 'master' wants?" zoey: .......perhaps....i'd have to......ask him......*exits* Shousaku: *sighs* -elsewhere- Magaki: *lying awake* "..." otogiri:....cant sleep? Magaki: *shakes their head 'no'* otogiri:....is something bothering you? Magaki: "...Guilt." otogiri: how so? Magaki: "I didn't ask to desire human blood. It...almost feels like a natural urge to consume." otogiri: ....that's understandable... Magaki: "...Sorry. I know it's not like...I mean, I don't know why any of us are like this." otogiri:....in our case, it's easier to explain.....our master, tsubaki *whisper* his name is also tsubaki, so try not to get confused, *normal* saved us. Magaki: "...Why would he do that?" otogiri: he was lonely.....he wanted a family. Magaki: "...Makes sense. ...Did you want to be in his family?" otogiri:.....do you know how we differentiate from other vampires? Magaki: *shakes their head 'no'* -one session of long exposition later- Magaki: "...I'm sorry you lost him." otogiri: he is alive, somewhere. we're certain of that. Magaki: "Hmm. That's good." -elsewhere- etta: *nom* mmmm~ so yummy~ =w= meg: glad to hear that. this was actually the theater's concession stand long ago. Leroux: "..." *inhale* meg:...<can i talk to you a moment, gaston?> Leroux: <...Of course.> meg:.....<listen, im sorry for everything mama, papa, and big sister did to you. i wish i could have understood better, then maybe...> Leroux: <I don't blame you.> meg:...<i know coming back is....probably hard for you, given all that's happened.> Leroux: <...That's an understatement...> *looks at the walls* meg:......<even though most of the main theater and structure was damaged, there were some places that werent burned. like the basement.> Leroux: <...I could see it?> meg: <well, it's not open to the public....but this place was still your home so...i suppose i'll make an exception this time.> Leroux: *nods* <Thank you.> -downstairs- meg:....<if you wanted to gather any of your old belongings-> Leroux: <Hmm.> *walks to his previous home* -the room is virtually untouched...save for the dust- Leroux: "..." *looks at the lights* -several bulbs have burnt out- Leroux: *disappointed grunt...turns and looks at the wall* -the poster is still there, if a bit aged- Leroux: *sad smile* -upstairs- etta: *checking the gift shop*... ah! Kafka: *following* etta: *picks up a CD; 'Julia Leroux Vocal Collection Remastered Edition'* *shiny eyes* Kafka: "??? Something you're getting?" etta: mmhmm! it's gonna be a present! Kafka: "...Hm." *looks around* -there are two men talking- man 1: <yeah, i heard this place has ghosts residing in it.> Kafka: "???" Man 2: <You think ghosts are everywhere.> Kafka: *opens his phrase book* man: <it's true man! there's two ghosts in particular that stand out. 'the lady in green' and 'the lady in white'.> Kafka: *flips* (" 'Lady'?") Man 2: <'Green'? 'White'? What, plaid wasn't available?> man: <haha screw off. anyway, they were apparently singers that preformed here long ago, and supposedly died on the premises. the lady in green haunts the theater, while at night, the lady in white haunts the theater, calling out to someone, probably family.> Kafka: *trying to keep up* (" 'Singers'...'Family'...") "..." *looks at Etta--and the album* etta: <sir, is there a place i can listen to this?> Clerk: <We have a player over there.> etta: <thank you~> *listening* (pretty....) Kafka: *listening* "..." *looks up at the ceiling* -elsewhere- meg: <are you done yet?> Leroux: <May I take this?> meg: <the poster? no offense meant, but it seems kind of....old now. ^^; > Leroux: <Consider me nostalgic.> meg:....<right> Leroux: *carefully takes down the poster* "..." <Thank you.> meg: ..... Leroux: "..." *carefully rolls the poster...he's crying* meg:...... {madame giry: <this is that wretch's fault that this happened! his mother never should have given birth to him!>} meg:... (shut up...) Leroux: "???" meg: <j-just remembering something> Leroux: "..." *sad smile* <A lot of that going around.> meg:....<yeah...well, we shouldnt keep your friends waiting.> Leroux: *nods* <After you.> -upstairs- Kafka: *flipping through more pages* Walter: ^w^ "Good dancing, Harriet." harriet: *tapping on the table.....people are leaving money down* Bystander #1: <So cute~!> hans: i guess this place still attracts performances after all. Kafka: "...I'm not sure they ever stopped, Hans." meg: <we're back~> ^^ Leroux: "..." hans: how was it? Leroux: "...Bittersweet." hans:...i see. meg: <find anything you all liked?> Walter: "You got some good tunes here..." meg: <ah. well if there's anything you want, i'll tell the clerk to give you a 70% discount today> Walter: "Excellent!" <Thank you!> Kafka: "..." *sighs* ("Of course Walter speaks French...") -____- hans: ^^; Leroux: *listening* "...!" meg: ?? Leroux: "Th-That music..." meg: ??? Leroux: "..." ("Mother...") meg: <gaston?> Leroux: <What is that music?> meg: *listening* ?? Leroux: <It...sounds like mother.> meg:.... *glances at the cd* Leroux: "..." *shaking* "It's beautiful..." meg: ..... Leroux: "...W-Walter, could you put this away?" *hands him the rolled-up poster* Walter: "??? Sure." *takes off his poster canister from his back and slips the poster in carefully* etta: ?? roro? Leroux: *sniffs, wipes his eye* etta: roro? are you ok?? -in a mausoleum- ???: *listening to the CD* .....julia...............no...nononononono! *throws the CD against the wall* IT DOESNT SOUND THE SAME!! it doesnt have....your cadence.....fools....they cant match your perfection.... *a drip is heard in the room* ???:......*goes up to the body.....strokes its face* just a little while longer.......only a few more i need....then we can be together..... .........*kiss* *the body is stiff against the kiss* ???: soon we'll be together.....and the rest of them will pay....for what they have done to us.... -morning- Dazai: "Zzz..." kirako: zzzzzz Dazai: *turns* Q: zzzzz Dazai: -_____- *groans, gets out of bed* Q: *snuggles up to kirako* mommy.... uwu Dazai: *heats up coffee, waffles* Q: *sniff* O.O *gets up* Dazai: *pours some glasses of orange juice* Q: *peeeeeeek* Dazai: "??? ...Want cereal?" Q: sure. Dazai: *pours a bowl, passes it to him* Q:..... Dazai: "...Did you want yogurt or something on it?" Q: strawberries! Dazai: "I think we got some...Yes!" *grabs some and washes them before slicing them and dropping them onto the cereal* Q: thanks bi-....dazai. Dazai: "...Yeah, sure." *takes out the waffles* -elsewhere- Damon: "???" becky: mr spirit, why are we hanging out with you today? Spirit: "Because you kids deserve to have some fun!" ^^ becky:...ok? izumi: ^^ Spirit: "Where you want to go first? We could play games, check out the toy shop--" becky: *looks out the window* *The weather is warming up a bit* Spirit: "??? Becky?" becky: yeah? Spirit: "Did you want to go out for a walk? Maybe the park?" becky:...sure. Spirit: "..." *looks at Izumi with a face that screams 'HELP'* izumi: there's even a playground there too! Damon: "!!! Really?!" izumi: yep! mom took me to play there all the time when we moved to death city. ^^ Damon: "..." izumi:...it'll be ok. Damon: *sniff* becky:.... *pap pap* Damon: *hugs Becky* -elsewhere- Kafka: "Zzz..." hans: *making breakfast* *some dinosaur growls are heard with each footstep...* hans: ??? Walter: *steps out in dinosaur-foot slippers* "What's for breakfast?" owo hans: *sweatdrop* Kafka: *tosses in bed--then falls out* "...Ow." etta: *in bed, still asleep* Kafka: *crawls up* *looks into the kitchen* "Where's Leroux?" hans: still sleeping. Kafka: "...Hmph. Let him sleep, then. Is there any fruit?" hans: there should be. Kafka: *takes some from the basket, slices up an apple* "Where did the boss want us to visit next?" -elsewhere- Yumi: "Update on the city?" nygus: security cameras have been upgraded with tech from manhasset. Yumi: "..." *sighs* "That's some relief. Did footage find anyone of interest?" -elsewhere- Justin: *washing dishes* oriko: *watering flowers* Justin: *turns off the sink, dries his hands* "...The flowers look like they're coming in nicely." oriko: *smiles* Justin: "Any plans for today?" -elsewhere- Hemingway: "...I'm worried. He just sat up straight all night." Steinbeck: O_____O "Zzzzz..." oscar: you dont think the poor dear's sick, do you? baum: *prods him with a stick* i just hope whatever is wrong with him isnt contagious. that would just suck for everyone. Steinbeck: O____________O ebie: *spider mode, sitting on his head* owo Steinbeck: O_________O "...Ebie, please get off." ebie: are you still alive, mr john? Steinbeck: "Yes. What time is it?" baum: around 11 am. Steinbeck: O_________o "Jeez, that's too late. I need coffee and a cold shower." oscar: on it~ Hemingway: "And some protein, too. I'll cook up a steak with eggs." -elsewhere- Black Star: "...You sure about this, Soul?" soul: *nods* it's about that time now....i'll keep her things somewhere safe. Black Star: "...She'd appreciate this." soul:...yeah.... Black Star: "...Are _you_ okay with it?" soul:.....*nod* Black Star: "..." *pat pat* soul: i think it'll help both parties... Black Star: "True." *packs some books into boxes* "What you going to do with the kids? Put them in school?" soul: guess so. Black Star: "..." *small laugh* "You at parent-teacher conferences, though." soul: *chuckle* yeah, who'da thought... Black Star: "...How the heck did we end up with 'kids'?" soul: life's unpredictable, i guess. Black Star: "True...When do the kids' beds arrive?" soul: soon i hope. Black Star: "And that still leaves whatever decorations you want up." soul: i should probably let the kids pick their own decorations out. Black Star: "What do they even like?" soul:..... ._.;;; i need to learn more about them, dont i? Black Star: "Yep, 'Dad.'" soul: *sweats* -elsewhere- Chuuya: "..." sonia: *reading* Chuuya: "..." *sets down some boxes* "Sonia? Is that for homework?" sonia: *nod* Chuuya: "Did Kajii ask you to take notes?" sonia: i think so.... Chuuya: "...Could I help?" sonia: sure. Chuuya: *takes a sheet of notebook paper* "Let's see what to write down. What subject is this?" -elsewhere- Panda: *staring at the microwave* "Come on--hurry!" sasori: ........ {sasori: *strapped to a table, crying*} {???: "Stop that."} {sasori: <m-mama! papa! im scared!> *sob*} {???: "They are not here."} {sasori: *cries*} {???: "Relax. It'll end quickly."} sasori:.... Panda: "DING!" inka: awesome! popcorn's ready! Sancho: "What's the movie?" -elsewhere- Alone: "So what are we doing again?" shaula: hell if _i_ know. Alone: .w. "Well, you're the smart one. I mean, besides Grim." shaula: hmmm..... Kurogiri: "Ah, there you are. I had questions about why there are scorpions in tanks under the bar." shaula: they're my babies! Kurogiri: "...Your babies are too young for the bar." shaula:....har-de-fuckin-har. Alone: "Ha! Dad humor!" shaula:.....oh. 7_7 Kurogiri: "...Thank you. Now, onto other business--we have a meeting." shaula: cool. Kurogiri: "We will need the others-- ...Where are the others?" -a loud female moan sounds from one room- beatrice:....well we know where kinuta is. Kurogiri: "..." -______________- "Make it stop." shaula: so who's going in NOT IT himiko: not it! beatrice: not it. Alone: "Wait, I wasn't invited! Not it!" Kurogiri: "?!!! I-I didn't know we were doing that!" >_< twice: no-.....darn.....*opens door* O________O WOWZERS! kinuta: hm? oh, hey. Dabi: "...You mind?" twice:...meeting in a few minutes. see ya there. *closes door*.......excuse me, i need to wash my mask. *blood is leaking where his nostrils are* Kurogiri: "...Gross." himiko: *pouts* not enough for me to use. boo. Kurogiri: "Himiko, please." Alone: "...So she's a vampire?" himiko: soooorta but not really~ hehe~ Alone: "??? Vague, but not the weirdest thing I've heard." -elsewhere- Damon: *sits on the swing* ._. becky: *pushing him on the swing* Damon: "..." ^w^ becky:...*smiles and pushes* Spirit: "She seems to take good care of him." izumi: must be nice to have siblings. Spirit: "...I think it is...I wish that you had that chance." izumi: .... Spirit: "...Maka...would have liked you." izumi:...yeah... Spirit: "..." *wipes his eyes* izumi:... *pat pat* Spirit: *nods* "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Kid: *lifts up Shiori* shiori: kid! Kid: "Hello! Ready to go?" shiori: ya! Kid: *sets her in her stroller* "Let's roll." shiori: ^u^ Kid: *opens the door, wheels out* "Really bright today, isn't it?" shiori: sunny! Kid: "Yep! No clouds...but the trees are budding." shiori: OuO Kid: "Soon there will be leaves, flowers growing again--it'll be warmer." shiori: fwower! Kid: "Yes! And flowers with butterflies." shiori: buffy! Kid: ^^ "You like butterflies, too?" shiori: *giggle* Kid: "I like them, too. So symmetrical..." =\\\= shiori: ^o^ Kid: " *ahem* Let's head to the park--you can go on the swings." shiori: ok! Kid: ^w^ "And you'll go high and high up on the swing...” izumi: ?? oh, hey mr kid! becky: ?? Kid: "Oh, Izumi, Spirit. Hello!" Damon: "..." *whispers* "His hair..." izumi: *covers his mouth* ^^;; becky: is that his daughter? shiori: ? Kid: ^^; "No, this is my baby sister, Shiori. Say 'Hi,' Shiori." shiori: hihi! Kid: "You're Becky and Damon, yes?" becky:...yes? Damon: "..." Kid: *holds out his hand* "I'm Kid." becky: arent you a bit old to be a kid? Kid: ^^; "It's short for 'Death the Kid.' My father is the previous Death." becky: ...oh... Damon: Q__Q "...You're a zombie?" Kid: ._.; "...No?" izumi: there is a zombie in town, but he's really nice. ^^; Spirit: "Kid is a shinigami--a death god, responsible for putting departed souls to rest." becky:.....oh.... Damon: "..." *crying* shiori: ?? baba? becky:..*hugs damon* Kid: "...I am sorry, to both of you, for your loss. I don't know what you feel...but I have known this loss as well." becky: ...... Kid: "My mother...passed away when I was very young." becky:....oh..... Kid: "I know it hurts. And I don't think the pain leaves. But you find ways to remember and honor those you lost--and share the love you had with your parents to others who are invested in your well-being." Damon: *crying* *sniff* becky:....right.... Damon: "I-I don't understand..." Kid: "..." becky:....mr soul...said he'd look after us, right? Damon: "Y-Yeah?" becky:....then we'll have to trust him a bit more... Kid: *smiles* "I have known Soul a long time. You can trust him." becky:.... -elsewhere- Sakuya: "..." *sighs* naho: *leaning against him, her back to his chest* lilac: zzzz *his chest to sakuya's back* Sakuya: =\\\= *hugs Naho* naho: ^w^ Sakuya: "Mmm..." *yawns* -elsewhere- Meme: "How are they all?" mio:....they seem to be ok... Meme: *sigh* "I hope so. Anya looked angry." mio: ..... Meme: "And Tsugumi has enough problems..." *smiles at Mio* "Maybe we can cheer them up." mio: hmmm.... Meme: "Maybe movie night?" mio: sounds good. Meme: "Let's find something for them." -elsewhere- yana: ..... Ivan: <Master~?> yana:...yeah? Ivan: "What's wrong?" yana:....just tired.... Ivan: "I'm sorry. Perhaps nap?" yana: just woke up from one... Ivan: "Oh...Tea?" yana:...sure. Ivan: ^w^ *heats water* yana:...... {yana: .......} {Fyodor: <Speaking yet?>} {yana:.....*looks at him*} {Fyodor: "..." <I am Fyodor.>} {yana:....*grunt of reply*} {Fyodor: <And I will guide you.>} yana:...... Ivan: *sets down some cups* yana: .....*stares out the window* Ivan: "It's not the worst view..." yana:....must look nice on a rainy day.... Ivan: "Mm! Wait for spring." yana: i guess...... Ivan: "We may even be able to plant things--if we can avoid being detected." yana: *nod* Ivan: "Maybe wind chimes~" -elsewhere- Mall Customer #1: *skating* erina: excuse me, you'll have to take that outside. Mall Customer #1: "Why? Nothing illegal to skate here." erina: it's more of a safety concern. Mall Customer #1: "I'm wearing a helmet! Get off my back, lady!" erina: sir, had someone fall into the fountain earlier in the week. Mall Customer #1: "...Okay, I don't think you're listening, bitch--" erina: sir, please calm down. Mall Customer #1: "No! I keep dealing with shit from people like you trying to keep me and my skateboard down--" ???: "Is there a problem, fellow young person?" Mall Customer #1: *spins, swings his fist* Jordan: .______. *barely ducks* "!!!" erina: *cuffs the guy* sir, im going to have to ask you to come with me? Mall Customer #1: "HE STARTED IT!" Jordan: "DUDE! RUDE!" erina: sir, he only just started talking after us. Jordan: Q_______Q "You almost made me drop my purchase. It makes soda and everything--" *finally recognizes Erina* "!!! Oh! Erina!" erina: *nods* hey. i'll talk to you later, im on shift right now. ^^; Jordan: OwO " 'K-Kay! Go reprimand that miscreant!" Mall Customer #1: "That's not my name, douche!" erina: come on. *drags him off* Mall Customer #1: "Maaaaaaaaan! Mom's gonna ground me..." T~T -elsewhere- Black Star: *asleep on Soul's couch* "Zzz..." soul: *checking his phone* Spirit: [ready for them to come home?] soul: [still setting up. maybe have them sleep over @ izumi's?] Spirit: [i think they'll be fine with that. i would talk with them on the phone though--kids like to know they can talk with their parents any time] soul: [right.] Spirit: *looks at the kids* becky: *playing* Damon: *picks up a doll* -elsewhere- Blair: "..." lenore: well, thanks for having us over. Blair: *smiles* "Of course! Come back any time!" rowena: *nods and exits, waving* Blair: "..." *shuts the door...lays a hand on it* -elsewhere- Motojiro: "How do you feel?" leo: well...*rubs her stomach* Motojiro: "...Upset tummy?" leo: *shakes head* just nervous. Motojiro: "...O-Oh! Right..." *rests a hand on her stomach* It'll be okay." leo: *nuzzle* Motojiro: =w= "Mmm." -elsewhere- Leroux: "..." hans: *knock* Leroux: "??? Come in." hans: how're you feeling? Leroux: "...I don't know. I feel sad..." hans: ....i understand it was hard for you today...*pat pat* Leroux: "Yes...I miss her." hans: she's still with you... Leroux: "...In my memories?" hans: *nods* and in your heart. Leroux: "..." *sad smile* hans: get some rest. we're going to be visiting the louvre tomorrow. Leroux: *nods* "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Kid: "..." *brings Shiori inside* shiori: hehe lord death: hey kiddos~ *hug* Kid: "..." *hug* "Hello, Father." lord death: you two have fun on your walk? shiori: babu! Kid: "..." *sad smile, nods* lord death: something on your mind, kiddo? Kid: "...I met the children Soul is taking care of." lord death: ah. i see. Kid: "It brought up some sadness, to lose a parent." lord death:....*pats his back* Kid: *nods* "Sorry..." lord death: it's ok shiori: bubu... Kid: "..." *strokes Shiori's hair* shiori: =w= Kid: "...I miss Mother. And...I want to do right for her." -elsewhere- Kuro: "..." mahiru: *pacing* Kuro: "??? What's with you?" mahiru: s-sorry....just a bit nervous because of this whole school thing....what's C3 planning? Kuro: "...Nothing good, I'm sure." *digs through a closet* mahiru:...... Kuro: *pulls out a mop* "...For real?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: *blowing a bubble...and floating up with it* OoO;;; ryuuko: *shoots a feather bullet* *POP* Kishiri: *suspended in mid air* "..." *and falls like a lead balloon* *lands in a conveniently placed bush* "..." *coughs up leaves* ryuuko: *sigh* Kishiri: "I'm okay!" -elsewhere- Kafka: *walking through street, staring at a map...and lost* *grumble* ???: *walking* Kafka: "Grr...Um..." <Pardon me? I am lost.> ???: .... <i see...> -the man has long black hair and red eyes..- Kafka: ._______. "..." <Where is the metro?> man: <two blocks to the right.> Kafka: *stares* <...Thank you.> *turns* man:...... Kafka: ("Stay calm, keep walking, just your imagination...") *shudders* ("Creep.") man:....*skulks into the alley* *The alley is quiet* man:....<soon...my dearest...> -elsewhere- Dazai: *driving* atsushi: O_O;;;; Dazai: *grabs his Big Gulp, takes a sip, still driving with only one hand on the wheel* "SLUUUUUUURP. So...Excited?" atsushi: my adrenaline certainly is pumping... Dazai: "I know--errands do that for me, too. But keep your eye on the goal, and we'll be home in time for whatever Lucy cooks for you." *turns sharply* atsushi: *faceplants against the window* Dazai: "...HOLY SHIT!" *slams the brakes* atsushi: grk- Dazai: *kicks open the door, runs to the front of the car--and gets down to asphalt level* atsushi: dazai? what? *There are baby ducks and their mother walking right in front of the car* Dazai: Q____Q "I almost hit them..." atsushi: *phew* that was close.. *sits and waits for them to carry on safely* Dazai: *sits on the sidewalk, staring forward* Q______Q atsushi:.... Dazai: "The little baby quack-quacks...and their mama quack-quack..." atsushi: yeah... odasaku: ..... Dazai: "...I'm not cut out for this." atsushi:...*looks at dazai* Dazai: "Akutagawa...Q...Not exactly parental or brotherly material." atsushi:.....i think maybe you're doing better than you were. you've been takng care of me, right? kyouka too. Dazai: "..." *sighs* "You two would be fine without me." atsushi: *shakes head* if i hadnt met you, i'd probably be living on the street still. and besides....you're the one who helped me understand my ability. Dazai: "..." *nods* atsushi: *hugs* i think you're doing great. Dazai: "..." Q___Q *pat pat* odasaku:....*smiles* Dazai: "..." *looks up* atsushi: ..... Dazai: "...Is it going to rain?" atsushi: later this evening, i think... Dazai: "..." *sighs* "I guess we have our work remaining..." atsushi:...right. Dazai: "..." *stands up* "...Want to drive?" atsushi: i dont have a license... ^^; Dazai: "Then we'll practice!!!" atsushi: .-.;;; -elsewhere- Chuuya: *folding clothes* sonia: *sitting on her bed, with mito on her lap* Chuuya: "How's Mito?" sonia: she seems happy...*pet pet* mito: *meow* Chuuya: *smiles* "Good...I'll get food going in a bit." sonia: ok. Chuuya: "Anything you're craving?" sonia: *shrug* Chuuya: "Maybe some pasta?" sonia:...ok. Chuuya: "..." *sits on the bed with her* sonia:...*leans against him* Chuuya: *pat pat* "I love you." sonia: i love you too, papa. Chuuya: "...You're such a perfect person...and a gift." sonia:....*hug* Chuuya: *hug* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Black Star still isn't home?" tsubaki: he's staying the night. soul told me he just crashed after working all day. ^^; Shamrock: "I've seen him practically lift buildings--and household moving tuckers him out?" *sets out tea and a slice of pie* -elsewhere- Gogol: *asleep on the floor* yana:.... -_-; Gogol: =w= *growls* yana:... lydia: *lifts him up and carries him to his room* Gogol: *sucks his thumb* lydia: -_-; <stop that.> Gogol: "Sing me a bedtime story~" lydia:....*sigh* -elsewhere- Crona: *shakes* mami: *holds them* Crona: "I-I'm sorry..." mami: its ok. *strokes their head* Crona: "J-Just bad dreams...So much blood..." mami: shhh, im here now… Crona: "..." *nods...inhales* -morning- Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: zzzz Kid: *hug* stocking: mmm~ =w= Kid: "Good morning." stocking: *snuggles* Kid: =w= *hugs, kisses her cheek* "Sleep well, then?" stocking: yeah. ^///^ Kid: *nods* "I feel better after... ..." *hug* stocking: glad to hear. *kiss* Kid: =\\\\= *sniff* "Th-Thanks..." -elsewhere- Black Star: *snoring, talking in his sleep* "No, Tsubaki...No, pecans are stealing my money..." -elsewhere- -seems to be raining now- Motojiro: *lying beside Leo, listening to the drops* leo: *sleeping* Motojiro: "..." *tucks her in* leo: *smile* Motojiro: <Warm enough?> leo: <yes.> Motojiro: *hug* <Any plans?> -elsewhere- Akitaru: *watches raindrops on the window, sips his coffee* -the firefly pulls up to the 8th's base- Akitaru: "???" *opens the door* miwa: *waves* heyyy~ hope you dont mind us dropping by! Akitaru: "Not at all! Come in, get dry..." -and so- sayu: *eating pancakes* Akitaru: "Eat up! We got more..." sayu: thaaanks~ nayumi: *nom nom* tamaki: =w= Arthur: *stacks pancakes into another castle tower* Akitaru: "What brings you over?" miwa: thought we'd pay a visit for a while. Akitaru: "Well, we could use the help. We're still recovering after Hoods and other work." padma: *nods* Akitaru: "I don't suppose you all have encountered any of them?" miwa: not that im aware, no. misora: i did, remember? and that creepy guy? *CRINGE* tamaki: oh right, she-....she was there... Arthur: "They could be following us, even to our frontsteps." tamaki: well we should be on our guard, just in case they sneak in our ranks... misora: ..... Victor: .w.;;; Akitaru: *nods* "I think we may go back to a buddy system." -elsewhere- Damon: "..." *picks up the spoon* sachiko: *making breakfast* Spirit: "Anything you're craving, kids?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *yawns* "...Looks good enough." soul: yeah. they're gonna love it. Black Star: "Heh...Look at you being all giddy." soul: ?? 7///7; Black Star: "You're going to be great dad material." soul: sure hope so... Black Star: *stretches* "Need anything else before I head home?" -elsewhere- Walter: *looking at the itinerary* etta: *shiny eyes* Kafka: "...Hm. Not that bad." hans: *looking around* Leroux: *points* "Then there is the cafe over there..." hans: *smiles* Leroux: "...Maybe some pastries..." etta: =w= Kafka: "..." *stomach growl* -elsewhere- Bon: "You found nothing?" konekomaru: *shakes head* Bon: "Damn it...Where could they be..." Rin: .___________.;;;;; *hiding* Bon: "I still can't get the smell of sawdust out of my nose..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Come on, let's head out." naho: yay! lilac: o-ok! >.< Sakuya: "We can even get you some hot chocolate!" -elsewhere- Dazai: *humming, chopping apples* Q: *staaaaare* Dazai: "...Want peanut butter?" Q: cant have peanuts. Dazai: "Oh...Good warning. How about yogurt?" Q: okaaay. Dazai: "Sleep okay?" Q: i guess. Dazai: "...You seemed quiet. Not kicking as much..." Q:....*looks down at his cereal* Dazai: "...Something's bothering you." Q:....just lonely.... Dazai: "...Aya or your new-mommy?" Q:....mama... Dazai: "Hmm...You know that wasn't your real mom." Q:....i know... Dazai: "...But you wanted her to be." Q:...*whimper* Dazai: "...Hey. Not everyone has parents...You can't just grab onto the first one who offers a hand. You got to pick better ones." Q:.........are you gonna send me back to the mafia? Dazai: "...Yes." Q:.......are they gonna lock me up again? Dazai: "...I'm going to talk to them." Q:..... Dazai: "Just...It has to get better." Q:........ Dazai: "..." *small smile* "Have a little faith in me." Q:.....*looks down at the floor* Dazai: "..." *pats his head* Q:.... Q~Q Dazai: "..." Q: uuuuuu...... Dazai: "..." *hug* Q:.....*awkward hug* Dazai: *pat pat* Q:...c-can i do one thing first? Dazai: "??? What's that?" Q: *KICK TO THE SHINS* THAT'S FOR HAVING ME LOCKED UP IN THE FIRST PLACE! Dazai: Q___Q "Ow ow ow! You little-!" Q: >XP atsushi: *sweatdrop* so much for a touching moment... Dazai: "Ow...Atsushi, finish his breakfast...I need to put ice on this..." -elsewhere- Hemingway: "At least he's talking again..." twain: hey buddy, you ok? Steinbeck: "F-Fine. Just dandy." oscar: you still look a bit red, johnny boy. Steinbeck: -\\\\\- "I'm. Fine." -elsewhere- Black Star: *opens the door* "I'm home." tsubaki: welcome back. ^^ Black Star: ^^ "Miss me?" tsubaki: *hug* Black Star: ^\\\^ *pat pat* -elsewhere- Poe: O~O "The rain just keeps coming..." lana: yeah. spring will be here soon. Poe: "Hmm...Warmer weather, then." *holds up Karl* karl: ^o^ Poe: "..." *smiles* "At least you'll get to play outside more." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "And this is us on the Ferris wheel--" *swipes the phone screen* sylvia: w-wow...that's...p-pretty high up.. .~. Kyoka: "Hmm. It was worth it for the view." sylvia: .... Kyoka: "..." *flips to another screen* "There's a petting zoo in town." sylvia: hmmm... Kyoka: "...Do you like animals?" -elsewhere- Damon: "..." soul: got a surprise for you two. becky: ?? soul: *opens the door* you're own room. becky: *shiny eyes* Damon: "!!! F-For us?" soul: *smiles and nods* we can go out and buy decorations today if you want. Damon: "...A-Are you sure?" soul: *he nods* becky: thanks mr soul! Damon: "..." *smiles* -elsewhere- Kurogiri: "I gave them some tasks to keep them busy..." ???: good. Kurogiri: "It's a rather odd group..." ???: sounds like it. Kurogiri: "They provide muscle, some new experiments..." ???: *listening* Kurogiri: "We could always release a few..." -elsewhere- Kafka: *nom nom nom nom nom--* Walter: o_o hans: .... etta: ._. Walter: "M-Maybe go slower on those macarons, buddy--or at least share--" *reaches for one* Kafka: *hiss* hans: 0-0; -elsewhere- Lily: "Welcome, Mahiru~" mahiru: hey. *wave* misono: so you're transfering to the DWMA next month? mahiru: im every bit as shocked as you are. Kuro: "It's a pain." -_- shinoa: that means we'll be seeing you more often. Lily: "You can have study groups!" mahiru: *smiles* Kuro: *grumbles* "The lessons can't be that fun..." -elsewhere- Spirit: *driving back home* -red light- Spirit: *comes to a stop* -someone is...climbing on top of the car?!- inka: >83 Spirit: "?!!! What the hell--" -light turns green- inka: YEEHAW! *The car drives forward* Spirit: .____. "..." *follows* inka: *hanging on* Spirit: *carefully pulls up to the side, signals to the driver to lower their window* driver: ?? Spirit: *shouts* "Pull over! You have someone on your roof!" driver: ?? *looks up* inka: hey. driver: HEY GET DOWN FROM THERE! Spirit: "PULL. OVER!" -the driver does so- inka: *pouts* awww... Spirit: *stamps forward* "WHAT THE HELL DID YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING?!" Inka: *sticks out tongue and runs* driver:...weird kid.... Spirit: "Oh, no, you don't!" *runs after her* -elsewhere- Patty: *holds up Takeru's jacket* "Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaall!" takeru: yeah... i-it is pretty big... ^^; hito: ... Patty: "Hee hee..." *puts on the jacket* "Hito! Look! I could fit another half of me in this!" hito: i suppose so. Patty: "Hey, how's training going?" *leans forward* -elsewhere- meg: *opens door* im home.... ???: <welcome home, young madame> meg: ?!?! <w-who are-> ???: <i have come to clean up some loose ends...> *twisted grin* -later- Leroux: "..." etta: today was a good day. ^^ Kafka: *holding a brown paper bag* =\\\\= hans: well, seems we all learned a few things today. Kafka: *hugs the paper bag* >\\\\\< "I don't have to share these..." hans: *chuckle* etta: hehehe~ Kafka: .\\\\~\\\\. "..." Walter: "Where next?" hans: maybe check out one of the parks? im sure they'll be lit up tonight. Leroux: "...Yes, they will be." hans:...it's already so late.... -singing can be heard in the distance.....a familiar voice...- Leroux: "...?!" etta: ?? roro? what is it? -it seems to be coming from the alley- Leroux: "..." *runs* hans: h-hey! wait! etta: *follows him* Leroux: ("It can't...It isn't...") *turns into the alley* -the voice seems to be coming from inside a graveyard- Leroux: *shaking...approaches* gravekeeper: ....?? <sir? why are you here so late-> Leroux: <D-Don't you hear it?> gravekeeper:.... <i dont hear anything...> -a scream is heard from one mausoleum- gravekeeper: ?! Leroux: <What the devil?!> gravekeeper: *takes out keys and heads over* hans:.....*uneasy* Leroux: *follows* Kafka: *panting* "Wh-What is he..." Walter: *wheezing, takes out inhaler* etta: roro! what's gotten into you!? Leroux: <How is this possible?! It can't be--> hans: leroux, what did you hear? Leroux: "Singing..." hans: ?? etta: well we did hear that scream... Leroux: "..." *approaches the entrance* gravekeeper: ...??! <it's unlocked?!> *opens the door* <HEY! Who's in here?!> meg: <PLEASE HELP!> ???:..............*glares* Kafka: "!!! You?!" ???: <how dare you....how dare you interrupt this....i was finally going to make them pay for all they have done...she was to be the last to bring her back....> Leroux: "..." <'Her'?> ???: <my beloved julia....she died because of this girl and her family! they tore us apart, and left her to die... i already eliminated them and their first daughter before....and now she will join them in hell...hehehe~ and soon, my darling julia will return to me~> Leroux: "..." meg:....<you.....you're erik destler....a former theater employee, right?> erik: ....<seems you have done your research...but it wont do you any good...> Leroux: <Step away.> erik: ?? meg: ?? <gaston?> Leroux: <Whatever you are planning, I cannot allow it.> erik: <i simply wish to be with my love again, how can you not understand that?> Leroux: <Believe me...I know.> erik: *putting on a claw glove* <then you would let me have this...> Leroux: "!!!" *looks around* meg: !!!! Leroux: *spots a sword* "..." *takes it from the wall* erik: <farewell-> Leroux: <Leave, scoundrel!> *swings his blade* erik: <you insufferable CUR!> *slashes* meg: *pulling off the other bindings and runs to the stairwell* Leroux: *blocks* <What did she mean to you?> erik: <she was an angel... her voice could move the heavens themselves. we were young, and so happy together. knowing she loved an insignificant man like myself, made me feel like my life was worth something.....> Kafka: *watching* "..." ("Move...Move, you idiot! Why won't you do something?!) etta: *helping meg upstairs* Leroux: *continues to slice, trying to keep Erik back* <How did you know her?> Walter: "Oh, man...What did we get ourselves into?" erik: <it is as the girl said, i was but a simple stage hand, who fell in love with an angel of music. my beloved Julia Leroux.> Leroux: <...What do you know about her family?> erik: ??? <she was pregnant with my child.....but the child is likely long dead...> Leroux: <No...That child is not.> erik:....<what do you mean?> Leroux: <I am her child!> erik:.....<you're lying.....you're lying you're lying YOU'RE LYING YOU'RE LYING!!!> *attacks* Leroux: "!!!" *dodges* erik: <i'll kill you, i'll kill you!> AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! -FWOOOM- erik: *dodges* hans: *had sent a fire blast* LEROUX! COME ON! Leroux: "..." *follows her* erik: *follows* gravekeeper: <you all go warn the police, i'll hold him off!> Walter: *already calling on his phone, trying to keep up* Kafka: "..." *not focused as he runs with them* -shrk- gravekeeper: !!! *claw through the gut* hans: !!!! erik:................*rips the soul out*....<you'll just have to do.....> *runs back downstairs* etta: !!!! meg: *shocked* Leroux: "!!!" <Monster!> *starts to run--* meg: <gaston dont! he's too dangerous!!> -halfway down the stairs, a loud screech is heard- Leroux: "!!! ..." *continues slowly down the stairs* -there is a female figure, crawling out of the casket, adorned in a green dress.....but her body has since mummified, leaving a bony withered corpse behind- 'julia': *lets out a dry groan* Leroux: "..." <No...> erik: *takes her bony hand* shhhh <there there, my love. i'm here now....> *he smiles* <absolutely beautiful...> Leroux: <What have you done...WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!> erik: <my darling julia is alive again....and as beautiful as the day we met~> *strokes 'her' face* <soon, we will be wed, and we will be together for eternity....> hans: !!!!!!!!!!! meg: *SCREAMS* 'julia': *turns to look at them* *dry groan* erik: <that girl, she is the last of the damned giry family who tore us apart.....we will put an end to them here...> 'julia': *SCREEEEEEECH* Leroux: *points the blade at them...his hand shaking* <Don't do this.> erik: <i've already eliminated most of those fiends! i even set that accursed theater ablaze! all for her!> Leroux: "!!! You...You killed her..." meg: !!!!! hans: oh fuck. erik: ?? Leroux: "...YOU KILLED CHRISTINE!" erik: oh? hans: leroux now is not the time to fly off the handle- Leroux: "AND IF IT WAS SOMEONE YOU LOVED THAT HE KILLED?!" hans: .... 'julia': *lunges at them screaming* Leroux: "..." *tries to grab her* 'julia': *dry groan.....strokes his face*.... <y...o...u..r..........f..a...t..h..e...r..s........e...y...e...s.......> Leroux: "..." *tears up* erik: <YES! FINISH HIM OFF!> Leroux: <Mother...No...> 'julia': *SCREEECH* *holding 'her' head* Leroux: "..." *crying* <It hurts, doesn't it?> 'julia': *grooan* *shaking* erik: <julia? darling? what's wrong?> *going over to her* Leroux: *aims the sword at Erik* <STAY BACK!> erik: <GET AWAY FROM HER!!> Leroux: <YOU HAVE MADE HER SUFFER! YOU HAVE MADE ALL OF US SUFFER! MURDERER!> erik: <all i've done, i did for her! after what they did-> Leroux: <This was NEVER the way to fix any of this! There has been enough death! Now stay back!> erik: <i've worked so hard to be with her again! i wont let you take her away-> ?! *he cant move* Leroux: "?!!!" etta: *holding them in place* meg: <please, just stop this! i dont know what my parents did to upset you, mr destler! cant you at least explain it to us?!> Leroux: "..." erik: ..... meg: <i know, you're both hurting, but fighting isnt going to solve this!> erik:.....<as you know, julia was a songstress, and i, a simple stagehand. we were happy, but the madame didnt approve our relationship...eventually, she had me sent away. i was gone for years, and when i returned....my darling julia was dead...> Leroux: <...In childbirth.> erik:.....<what?> Leroux: <She died...giving birth to her son.> erik:....... {julia: <you have his eyes....you have your father's eyes...>} Leoux: "..." *looks up, tears coming from one eye...his hand reaches for his mask* erik: ?? Leroux: <I am Julia's son. And yours.> erik:......*too shocked to move* hans: !!! etta:...roro... Leroux: <...This is not fair to her...> erik: ........*tears falling* <i dont....want to lose her again....> Leroux: <We can't...bring them back.> erik: .................. Leroux: <Please...Let her rest.> erik:..............*shaking* <julia.....> hans:..... miss leroux? please hold still......*looks at leroux* Leroux: <She's suffered enough...> hans:....i'll make it quick.....*ignites her* 'julia':.......... *she doesnt even scream* erik: no- NO!! *sobbing* ???: "It's okay." erik: *looks up* *There is Julia, smiling* erik:.....*holds her tightly* Julia: <It's okay...I'm here.> erik: *whimpers* <please.....dont leave me....> Julia: <I won't...I promise.> erik: *holding her, stroking her hair* hans:..... Leroux: *watches* "..." -later- Leroux: *sitting on the steps* "..." meg: <well, he'll be sent to a psychiatric center to get help...> Leroux: *nods* meg:.....*covers her face* <i cant believe mother was so unfair to them....and to you....> Leroux: *shakes his head* <None of this that...that he did was ever justified. It is I who is sorry...> meg: ?? Leroux: <I am sorry for your loss...> meg:.... <same to you....> Leroux: "..." *wipes his eye* meg:...*hug* Leroux: "..." *pat pat* etta: *hug* you're not alone, roro. dont forget that, ok? hans: *hug* Walter: *hug* T~T Kafka: >_> "..." *pats Leroux's shoulder* Leroux: Q____Q hans: ...well, we should at least enjoy the rest of our trip, right? Leroux: "T-Tomorrow...We all need rest..." hans:...right. -elsewhere- goethe: *staring at the ceiling* ...... Jakob: -3- "I'm bored." wilhelm: im hungry =3= goethe: same. wilhelm: ...hey mr goethe, why do you hate that four-doors guy so much? [note; he means fyodor] goethe: cause he's a sack of shit. Jakob: ._. "...Oh. How is he a sack of shit?" goethe: lets say our goals contradict each other. Jakob: "...So he doesn't want to help ability users?" goethe: far from it kid. {goethe: 'eliminate the sin of ability users’, you say?} {Fyodor: "Of course."} {Ivan: "..."} {hans:...} {goethe:...*giggles....before he starts cackling*} {Fyodor: "???"} {Ivan: *head tilt*} {hans: johann?} {goethe: oh my god! HAHAHA! how ludicrous! how unthinkable! KAHAHAHAHA! i heard that russians had an odd sense of humor, but i didnt think it was this bad! HAHAHAHA!!!} {Fyodor: *smiles* "I was not joking."} {goethe: oh this has to be a joke, otherwise, i draw one of two conclusions. *holds up one finger* conclusion number 1, you're stupid. *holds up two fingers* conclusion 2, you're REALLY freaking stupid!} {Ivan: "HOW DARE YOU INSULT MASTER, YOU LAYABOUT!"} {goethe: seems i just did. do you have a problem with that?} {Ivan: "Let me hurt him, Master--"} {Fyodor: *holds up a hand to say 'no'*} {hans: *glares at them*} {goethe: it seems our goals are too different. an alliance between us is impossibly impossible!} {Fyodor: "Well, that's disappointing. And a bit of a stumbling block."} {goethe: not my problem. you may now kindly leave the premises, and throw yourself into a burning pile of shit on your way out.} {Fyodor: "You misunderstand. When I encounter a stumbling block--"} {*CRASH*} {*Ivan's Golem fist attacks*} {hans: !!! *fire blast*} {Fyodor: "I knock it down."} {Ivan: *tries to encase the fire in rock*} {hans: !!! *flame blast at ivan's feet*} {Ivan: "!!!" *leaps back* "Witch!"} {hans: no, just gifted is all.} {goethe: *grins*} {Fyodor: "..." *stares at Hans*} {hans: i believe he asked you to leave.} {Fyodor: "..." *smiles* "Tell me...Have you ever had a nosebleed?"} {hans: ?? what does that have to-} {*SLAM*} {hans: *knocked back*} {goethe: !!} {Fyodor: "Thank you, Ivan."} {Ivan: ~<3 *has a Golem that knocked Hans*} {Fyodor: *walks up to Hans, removes his glove*} {hans: !!! *FIRE BLAST*} {Ivan: <MASTER!>} {Fyodor: *stops just short of the flames...but his hat catches a small flame*} {hans: *smirks* i may be knocked down, but im not knocked out.} {Fyodor: "..." *smiles* "The next time I touch you, you'll be dead."} {goethe: then hopefully we never cross paths again.} {Fyodor: "...Hope as you wish. But I do not ignore the possibility." <Until we meet again.> *turns*} wilhelm: *gulp* ._.;;; miss hans is badass. Jakob: "Those men sound dangerous..." goethe: just keep an eye out for them, ok? wilhelm: will do. ._.;; -elsewhere- Relan: "It's a bit more crowded now." ^^; "How long are they visiting?" shinra: not sure. i think oubi mentioned something about another training camp? Relan: "Oh..." *rotates his shoulder* "Hope it's not as rough as it could be..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: -_____- "I don't wanna..." ryuuko: kishiri.... Kishiri: "It's dumb. More training and working together?" ryuuko: *hard glare* Kishiri: "..." Q____Q "Don't look at me like that. I'll do it." ryuuko: glad to hear that. -elsewhere- Todoroki: *walking home* ochako: see you guys tomorrow!....hm? oh hey todoroki. *wave* Todoroki: "Oh. Hello." *smiles, waves* ochako: just got off shift for the night. *streeetch* Todoroki: "...Oh. How...did it go?" ochako: it went pretty good i think. ^^ Todoroki: "How far along are you with raising money?" ochako: i should have enough for a sleeping bag by april! Todoroki: "That's great. Will you continue after that point?" ochako: ....*sweats* Todoroki: "...Sorry, I said something wrong, didn't I?" ochako: oh no, you didnt do anything wrong! ^^; though it brings up a moral dilemma. it's a temporary job, but i dont want to feel like a quitter. =3= such is the struggle of life. Todoroki: "...People do move from job to job. You're just getting that experience sooner than most. And is this the kind of job you thought would lost longer than just a few months?" ochako:...that is a good point. Todoroki: "..." *nods* "I know you'll do what you need to." ochako: *smiles* thanks. Todoroki: "You're welcome. ... Heading home?" ochako: yeah. Todoroki: "Same..." -awkward silence- ochako: soooo... Todoroki: "...Which way is your home again?" ochako: this way. -morning- Shotaro: *hanging from the ceiling* "Zzz..." setsuna: showtaro, breakfast. ^^ Shotaro: *eyes open* OwO *has bat teeth, wings, and feet* "Coming!" *descends from the ceiling* mana: so kepuri, you used to be in the dokeshi federation too, right? Kepuri: "Um...Yeah?" mana: how did you first find out about being a dokeshi? Kepuri: "...When I stopped growing taller." T___T nea: well, at least its better than being locked in a freezer. Kepuri: "?! Seriously?" nea: by an enemy family. it was really cold in there, i begged for someone to save me...and thats when my abilities awakened. Kepuri: "...And I can imagine what happened to them?" saki: i see. *writing something down* Kepuri: "??? What's that?" saki: im just working on a little pet project. *shows the paper; it seems to be a note on all the dokeshi living in dokeshi house, their ability, condition, and some side notes* chie: wow. impressive. Kepuri: "That's...thorough. And kind of wiki-y." *looks over Saki's shoulder* -there are notes indicating if an ability was awakened by necessity or by chance- Kepuri: "Hmm...Could be useful for determining patterns as to how Dokeshi are awakened--" *stone face* -kepuri's height; 4'10" (sans heels)- Kepuri: "That...is off by a half-inch." saki: well i did double check medical records- Kepuri: "...Wait. HOW DO YOU HAVE MY MEDICAL RECORDS?" setsuna: ^^; saki:..... >w>;;;; io: bwah? Kepuri: "..." *cracks her knuckles* -elsewhere- Relan: "...Is she supposed to be an idol singer, or just a poser?" padma: well.... *looking around* she accidently burnt her parents when she was younger. badly, and she uses her 'idol persona' as a coping mechanism. Relan: "...Oh, God, I'm sorry..." padma: it's alright. you didnt know. *adjusts her glasses* Relan: "You've been in the squad long?" padma: yes. i was one of the founding members. Relan: "O-Oh? Were you in another brigade before?" padma: before founding squad 0, miwa and i used to be in the 3rd. Relan: "How was the commander?" padma:....miwa and the 3rd's commander....didnt see eye to eye. Relan: "...Oh. I...understand that." -elsewhere- meg: *holding a camera* <alright, all together now.> -they're all posed to spell out 'paris'- etta: ^u^ Leroux: TwT Walter: *holding his pose as "S"* "THANK YOU, YOGA!" Kafka: *just standing as the I* "..." -_- meg: say cheese! etta: cheeese~<3 -click- Kafka: -____- "We done?" Walter: *stretches* "How did it turn out?" meg: <looks great!> Leroux: *stares at the photograph* "..." ("Mother...I think I found...another family...") etta: ^^ hans: *smiles* Leroux: "..." *sniff* Kafka: "???" etta: roro? are you ok? Leroux: "I-I-I'm...fine. Just fine." Kafka: "..." *sighs* "Here." Leroux: "???" Kafka: *hug* etta: awww, hehe~ ^^ Kafka: "There. Just a hug. Completely normal hugging. Just...normal." Walter: "Forget that noise!" *group hug* etta: *HUUUG* hans: ^^; meg: ^^; Leroux: "P-Please...You're all squeezing Christine." *holds up the doll* "Isn't that right, Christine~?" hans: ...*sweatdrop* meg: .... Kafka: "..." *somehow facepalms inside the hug* Walter: ^^; "Same as it ever was..." etta: *sniff* true love as its finest. *wipes her eyes* Kafka: "..." ("What the *@%# kind of definition of 'love' is that?") hans: i guess the more things change, the more they stay the same. Leroux: ^w^ Kafka: "CAN WE GO HOME NOW?" hans: next stop, the new base in death city! Walter: "AMERICA!" Kafka: "...Let's not. It's full of weirdos." hans: boss' orders. Leroux: "BROADWAY! BRIGHT LIGHTS!" Kakfa: T_______T hans: it's in nevada. Leroux: "...RENO COMMUNITY THEATER!" -elsewhere- Lucy: *flipping through some photographs* "..." -some pictures of kirako during her high school years- Lucy: "...Did you like high school?" kirako: it was nice. Lucy: "...Did you like high school?" kirako: it was nice. Lucy: "...They have those in school? What do you do?" kirako: my job was to make sure all the books were in order. Lucy: "Ah. There's something like that at the Academy's library--Edgar told me about it." kirako: *smiles* {Lucy: "No! Give it back!" *she's at the river* "Give me back my book!"} {girl: aawww, you want _this_? *looks at them* its not even that good.} {Lucy: "Just because you can't read and need pictures isn't my problem! Please, it's all I have--"} {girl: how good are you at swimming, pipsqueak?} {Lucy: "...!!! No--!"} {girl: *toss* oopsie~} {Lucy: "..." *wheezing, huffing* "YOU JERK!" *rushes forward* } {girl: *shove* whoops~} {Lucy: !!! *SPLASH* "*gulb* H-Help!" *waves her arms* "Help--" ??:...cy? lucy? *shaking her* lucy are you ok? Lucy: *panting, shaking, struggling to breathe* "N-No!" kirako: lucy! please! Lucy: "..." *sobs* kirako:.....*hugs her* shhh, there there.... *head pet* Lucy: *shaking* "...I-I'm sorry..." kirako: it's ok... Lucy: "..." *sniff* "J-Just a bad memory..." kirako: you're here now. Lucy: *nods* "A-And I can swim like a dolphin!" kirako: should be useful when the pool opens up again. Lucy: *sniffles but looking proud* "I'll swim circles around the rest!" kirako: we believe in you. ^^ -elsewhere- Dazai: >_> yosano:...nervous? Dazai: "Not looking forward to...this. Shin-damage. Whatever Chuuya will do. And what they'll do to Q..." Q:....*shaking* Dazai: "!!! Th-That's just..." *sigh* "We'll see. If it's that bad, I'll pull you out." Q:..... Dazai: "Sure." yosano: we'll have to be careful. given the warrant on the mafia.... Dazai: "...Got any sunglasses?" yosano:...do you really think that's gonna help him? Q: *hugs his doll* Dazai: "Sure. Hat, sunglasses--maybe put him in a girl's dress--" Q: wouldnt be the first time i've done it. Dazai: "Perfect! Who has a little girl's dress?" yosano: ..... aya: noooope. atsushi:......... maybe just get him a coat? Dazai: *glares at Aya* "Oh, come on! You _are_ a little girl!" Kunikida: -_-# *hands Atsushi a coat* -rip dazai's shins. again- Dazai: Q_____Q atsushi: here you go, Q. Q: thank you mr tiger, i can see why akutagawa loves you so much. atsushi:...^^;;;;; riiiight..... Kunikida: "At least Lucy wasn't here to hear that..." atsushi:.... QwQ;;;; Q: ?? Dazai: "Just...help my poor legs get into the car..." -elsewhere- Motojiro: "--and that's why the taste of pudding reminds me of head injuries!" katya:...thats.... pushkin: i dont even know how to feel about that. Motojiro: *holds up pudding cups* "Feel like vanilla or chocolate?" -elsewhere- Daisy: "..." *staring into her tea* louisa:....?? Daisy: "...What were you doing before you worked with Fitz?" louisa: i did attend school, even though i didnt have very many friends. Daisy: "Hmm...Bullied?" louisa: i just kept to myself. Daisy: "Never had to deck a girl in PE?" louisa: oh heavens no! Daisy: "Hmm. I had to put two in a locker..." louisa: ._.; Daisy: "...Although now that I think about it, maybe _I_ was the bully? ...Huh." louisa: *sweatdrop* Daisy: "Hmm. So, after school, you just jumped into the organization?" louisa: lord francis did see potential in my ability... Daisy: "What, he was checking out high schools or something?" louisa: n-no! he just heard about my ability through word of mouth! Daisy: "He must have some connections, then...Given how he was able to trick Tom, not too surprising, then." louisa: yeah.... Daisy: "I wonder how Tom is doing in prison..." -elsewhere- Aizawa: "...You look like shit. Didn't you sleep?" yuuji: *groaning into his desk* Aizawa: "..." *puts a blanket over his shoulders, takes a travel pillow out of his drawer* yuuji: thanks. Aizawa: *pat pat* "Get some sleep...We'll catch up later." yuuji: will do, dad.... Aizawa: "..." *turns, goes back to his desk...small smile* yuuji:...zzzzz Aizawa: "..." *goes back to grading* -elsewhere- Yohei: "..." *picks up Toru* toru: baba! Yohei: "..." *smiles* {Mr. Nanami: "He's still locked in his room?"} {mrs nanami: he said he was working on something. *knock* yohei? sweetie?} {Yohei: "One second!" *turns one lock...then another, another, another, another--*} {mrs nanami: ._.; } {Yohei: *finishes unlocking the door, peeks out* "..." ^w^ "I made something!"} {mrs nanami: oh, how lovely. we thought you'd be hungry, so we made you a bento.} {Yohei: "??? Really?"} {mrs nanami: *hands it to him* ^^} {Yohei: "..." ^^; "I lost track of time...Thank you, Mom."} Yohei: "..." *holds Toru, takes his phone, taps 'Mom and Dad'* mr nanami: y'ello? Yohei: "Hey, Dad..." mr nanami: how's it going, yohei? Yohei: "Doing okay...Toru wants to say hi to Grandpa." toru: baapa! mr nanami: hey sport, how're ya doing? toru: *babble* ^o^ Yohei: *smiles* "How are you, Dad?" mr nanami: doing well, you're mother's doing good too. Yohei: "Glad to hear. Any plans this week?" -elsewhere- Damon: *sips fruit juice* =w= soul: *making lunch* Damon: "Mr. Soul? What are we doing this afternoon?" soul: we're gonna head to some stores for decorations for your room. becky: awesome. Damon: "Can we get stars?" soul: sure. like those glow in the dark ones, right? Damon: *nods* soul: sure. ^^ Damon: "..." ^_^ -elsewhere- Steinbeck: *thumbing through the atlas* "Hmm..." *marks a line* ebie: *peeeek* Steinbeck: *not even turning around* "Come in, Ebie." ebie: *takes a seat* whatcha doooin? Steinbeck: "I was thinking how to map our next trips...Maybe some interesting places to visit." ebie: like where? Steinbeck: "Might be some interesting spots in the Carolinas." ebie: *loooks* *Steinbeck marked one location: 'Moon Eyes'* ebie: ooooh. Steinbeck: *nods, not looking up* "Been rumors of different people we've never seen..." -elsewhere- Hyde: "So your parents run a business? But what do they do for fun?" ochako: well, we have gone on a few hikes in the past. and sometimes my mom and i do disc shooting. Hyde: "Oh--didn't think you were a disc shooting kind of person." ochako: you'd be surprised. pe-chew! Hyde: ^^; "Okay, Trigger. But you don't cheat with your Quirk on that, do you?" ochako: of course not! >3< Hyde: "A'ight, a'ight...But I think the judges better keep their eye on you out there." -elsewhere- Shima: "--and that's all I can report." illuminati higher up: hmm, i see. Shima: "Is there anything else?" -elsewhere- Dazai: "One kid's meal and one bacon burger." employee: coming right up. Q: *in big sunglasses, coat, and a wig* Dazai: "So, what kinds of toys does the kid's meal have this month?" -later- employee: here you go....sir...*notices Q* Q: *siiiip, wave* employee: ._.;;; Dazai: ^^;;;;;;;;;;;;;; "Please don't stare at my little sibling. They're sensitive." employee: i...see....have a good day sir.........*looks at coworker* Employee #2: =____= "I don't get paid enough to question." employee: dude....i think that was an E.T. Employee #2: "I wouldn't know--I'm so high everyone looks like an alien." employee: dammit dude! -elsewhere- Lily: "Be still!" misono: >~~~~< Lily: "It'll just be to check your overall health. Unless you want my nurses and I to handle it~" misono: *whiine* Q~Q;;;; Lily: "...Maybe the doctor will give you a lollipop at the end~" Dr. John: *steps out* "Oh, there you are!" misono: ._.;;; Dr. John: "Your doctor asked me to bring you over--I didn't see that you had an appointment with an OB-GYN." misono: O_O LILY!! Lily: "That won't be necessary~ Misono has not gotten any girl pregnant yet." misono: *pierced with an arrow that reads 'ouch'* Dr. John: ^^; "I see...Well, bring along your, um...partner." misono: =~=;;;;;;;; Lily: "I'm his nanny!" misono: (kill me.) Dr. John: "...D'aaaaaaaaaaaw!" *shiny eyes* "So considerate! Right this way--the nurse will see you in a moment." misono: if it looks like im crying, im not. Dr. John: "Nervous?" misono: i need to pee. Dr. John: "...I think we have a bedpan over there--" misono: D8< Dr. John: "Kidding--kidding! The bathroom is next door on the right." -elsewhere- Magaki: "It's...still weird." tsubaki: ?? Magaki: "..." *inhales* "Okay. This house isn't as big as I've seen other ones, yet you can fit so many people in it. You two do missions, yet Black Star seems far behind so many other people. And I still don't understand so many arrangements, where people came from, how they got here, what is a 'Mahiru,' and--" tsubaki: easy now. one at a time. Magaki: *sighs* "Okay...Tell me about your missions with Black Star. What are your other ones like?" tsubaki: well, part of our job is to find monsters causing trouble and-....put them to rest.... ^^;;; Magaki: "...Yes. And you collect their souls." tsubaki:...thats right. Magaki: "And the souls...do something to your weapon form?" tsubaki: in a manner of speaking. Magaki: "...Is this like a video game?" tsubaki: eh? Magaki: "Sakuya was showing me one. Do you collect souls to level up and unlock some other feature?" tsubaki: i....guess so. ^^; Magaki: "And when you receive this upgrade, what will you do?" tsubaki:....not sure yet. -a few days later, it was march- Kuro: "...Well, this was fun. Let's go home now." *tugs his sleeve* mahiru: oh no you dont. *heads up the steps* Kuro: *whines* "There are too many steps..." -and so- mahiru: *pant* we....made it... TTuTT Kuro: Q________Q "That was the harshest ordeal...What monsters make this school? I don't even see a handicap ramp..." misono: there is. you just have to have the key for it. Kuro: "..." *climbs up, grabbing Misono by the collar, shaking* "You could have told us at any time..." misono: -__- lets just get you to your starting class, ok? Kuro: *grumbles* -there seem to be a few new faces at the school- Kuro: "I don't know who any of these people are." Lily: *in butterfly form on Misono's head* "New faces!" girl: *playing on a PSP* Kuro: "..." *looks at the PSP* girl:....*looks up* Kuro: "...Cool PSP." girl: <thanks> Kuro: "?? Um...Qué es ustedes jugando?" girl: <persona> Kuro: "Man...I wanted that--but he won't buy it..." girl: *glances at mahiru* mahiru: um... <hi> *wave* girl:...<your boyfriend?> Kuro: "...No." girl: <oh. ok> mahiru: kuro? your face looks red. Kuro: =\\\\\= "Just get me to class already so I can sleep." -elsewhere in school- sayaka: new students~! so hype! *Someone is holding an umbrella, walking through the outdoor hall* sayaka: hmm? well hello there, newcomer! Magaki: "!!! ..." *nods* sayaka: how do you like it here so far? Magaki: "...It's rather bright." *puts on sunglasses* sayaka: well it is springtime now. Magaki: "Yes...How long have you been here?" sayaka: i'v been here a long time, so im pretty experienced! *kung-fu chops and bumps into someone* oh shi- sorry about that! ???: its alright, sayaka. sayaka: wait.......*rubs eyes* HITOMI?!? hitomi: ^^ *wave* Magaki: "...???" sayaka: Owo; sorry kiddo, didnt mean to interrupt our chat there, just happy to see an old friend, haha. hitomi: ^^;; Magaki: "Oh." *small bow* -elsewhere- hans: *hugs goethe* we're here. wilhelm: *gag* grown up love, groooss. the cooties! Jakob: >_< hans: *sweatdrop* Goethe: *strokes her head* "Glad you're...*yawn*...here." hans: ^////^ etta: paris was a reeeeally eventful trip. Leroux: "..." *holds 'Christine' close* Goethe: "...Huh. What's up with Leroux?" etta: a really. eventful, week. Jakob: “....Ok?” wilhelm: ...where are our gifts?! hans: we have them right here. wilhelm: AAAWESOOOOOME! 8D Jakob: ^w^ Kafka: "Zzz..." =_= harriet: o)_(o Walter: *stretches* "I call dibs on my room!" *runs* hans: ^^; Goethe: "Zzz..." hans: *sweatdrop* Leroux: *looks around* "It's a sizable location..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Zzz..." tsubaki: .... (will they be ok?) Black Star: *yawns* *opens his eyes* "...Hey." tsubaki: *smooch* *smiles* Black Star: ^\\\\\^ "...Where's everyone?" tsubaki: kids are at school, grownups are here Black Star: "...How you think the kids are?" tsubaki: well, i hope. -elsewhere- Q: ...... Motojiro: ^w^ "And that's how you do trig!" sonia: ah. Q: ...... Motojiro: "...Q? Is it okay?" Q:...y-yeah. sonia:...i think he's just sad about something. Motojiro: "Ah...Being away from here takes some re-adjustment..." leo: *concerned* Q: "..." *sniffle* leo: *hug* Q: .\\\\\\. "Wh-What?" leo: it's ok. Q: "B-But...I miss my mommy..." leo: *looks at motojiro* Motojiro: "...Then...perhaps seek family elsewhere?" Q: "???" leo: we can be your family. all of us. Q: Q_______Q "R-Really? B-But I thought...You're going to lock me away again..." higuchi: can you behave yourself, Q? Q: "Uh-huh...Unless it's Dazai. Then I want to kick him." higuchi: and mori. he is terrible. the worst kind of terrible there is. Q: "...Okay. I-I'll not hurt anyone else..." higuchi: *head pet* then thats all we need to know. ^^ Q: QwQ "..." *hugs Higuchi* higuchi:.... TwT kuniko: ._.; Gin: ._.; Motojiro: *sniff, wipes his eye, puts a hand around Leo* leo: *smiles* Q: >w< "And can I see Aya?" -mass sweatdrop- Q: OwO "...???" higuchi: i'll give you a soft 'maybe' on that. Q: "I'LL TAKE IT! Then we can make it a hard yes!" pushkin: *CHOKES* katya:.....<what the fuck....> Gin: *glares at Pushkin* "No." pushkin: I DIDNT EVEN DO ANYTHING! D8> Q: *smiling, flowers of happiness practically blooming off of him* =w= -elsewhere- Sid: "Oh, Izumi--got a sec?" izumi: yeah? Sid: "Some of the new students are having difficulty getting around--can I have you guide one of them around?" izumi: sure thing, sir! Sid: "Great!" *looks behind him* "Hey, come on--stop hanging back and say 'hi' to Izumi." izumi: *wave* mahiru: hey. Kuro: "Zzz..." Magaki: ._.; izumi: ^^; right this way please. -elsewhere- Damon: "...Mr. Soul?" soul: yeah? Damon: "Why do you have a motorcycle?" soul: transportation. Damon: "...Without a helmet?" soul:...*puts on helmet.....gives helmets to the two of them* becky: ... Damon: "..." *looks around* "...Is there a sidecar?" -elsewhere- stocking: *snuggle* u///u Kid: ^\\\^ "Care for another treat~?" stocking: yes please~ Kid: *offers a blindfold* stocking: oh~ *puts it on* Kid: "Keep your eyes closed..." *reaches under the bed, removing a box of chocolates and some chocolate-dipped fruit* "Say 'ah'~" stocking: ahhhh~ Kid: *slips a small chocolate into her mouth, his finger just brushing along her lips* stocking: mmmmn~<3 Kid: *smirks* "Want to make it more delicious?" stocking: how so~? Kid: *brushes a cloth strap along her right wrist* stocking: ah~ Kid: "May I?" stocking: yes... Kid: *ties her wrists carefully to the bed...removes the blindfold...he's shirtless, holding a chocolate up to...his lips* stocking: o/////o i fucking love you, you know that? Kid: "Hee hee...I love you, too...But how badly do you want this chocolate~?" stocking: so fucking bad...*squirms, her tongue hanging out of her mouth* Kid: "Say it...again." *holds the chocolate at his teeth, as he leans to her face* stocking: kid, sweetie, please... Kid: *lets the chocolate rest on her lips--* stocking: mmmm~ Kid: *slips the chocolate onto her tongue, leans back, smiles at her* stocking: hehe~ ^///^ Kid: "Did the tantalizing influence make it tastier~?" stocking: you know it did... Kid: *strokes her cheek* "And there's more...because you deserve so much more." stocking: ahh...*looks down, licks her lips* Kid: "What do you want next? Perhaps the strawberry?" -elsewhere- Haumea: *tapping a finger on a radio* "...Nothing yet." guruna: kururu.... Haumea: "Guruna, anything you heard upstairs?" guruna: not that i heard, no. Haumea: "I keep asking around, someone to sense the Fifth--nothing. Nothing!" *holds her head* "AAAH! So annoying..." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "I used to read this to my kid all the time..." sayu: *pats the sheep* fluffy. Akitaru: ^^ "Yep! Really good for learning the senses, words...It's cute." sayu: hehe. ^^ Akitaru: "Want to read a few of these?" sayu: can i? *shiny eyes* Akitaru: "Sure thing! Just stick to the appropriate books..." *takes out a manual* "Something like this may be a bit boring." -elsewhere- Kafka: "And how exactly did you afford this place?" goethe: you'd be surprised. Kafka: "I'm sure I would...I don't remember seeing it budgeted." goethe:...well, im gonna go for a walk now. Kafka: "Hmph. Meeting someone, I'm sure." goethe: maaaybe.... Kafka: "...I have work to finish here." *turns back to his files* -elsewhere- Dazai: "..." atsushi:...dazai? Dazai: "Hmm? What's up?" atsushi: you ok? Dazai: "...Just thinking about Q." atsushi:...oh..... Dazai: "I mean, it's not like we can just walk into the Mafia and see how they are doing..." atsushi:....yeah....just how _did_ info on the mafia's actions get revealed? i know the rats have something to do with it... Dazai: "You'll have to ask Ranpo for that--seems someone started spreading intelligence...or that the intelligence just popped up." atsushi: ..something seems off with him, though....he seems sad about something... Dazai: "After this case especially...I think the disappearance of the suspect is part of it." atsushi: *concerned* Dazai: "..." *slides a newspaper to Atsushi* atsushi: *examines* *It shows an arrest the Agency helped make last week* Dazai: "Look at the fourth paragraph--how they refer to one of us..." atsushi: *squints* Newspaper: "--with some of its members having alleged to have involvement with organized crime--" atsushi: !!?? Dazai: "...Better keep an eye on Kyoka." atsushi:...right... *looks at the main article....a 2nd murder....* Dazai: "And other crimes..." atsushi: ..... newspaper: -a deputy commander of the coast guard was found with his head melted down to the bone by corrosive acid. cause of death was neurogenic shock. Dazai: "Not how I would've written the article. I think 'he has no head' is a clear enough cause of death." atsushi: ...... Dazai: "I know Kunikida is trying to get Ranpo to find a trend--but it's not easy." atsushi:...do you have any errands for me right now? Dazai: "Yes." *hands an envelope* "I need this deposited." *hands a key* atsushi: got it. *takes the items and heads out* Dazai: "..." *shakes slightly* -on the subway- atsushi: ...... -an individual with white hair is seated a few spots down from him- ???: .... atsushi:....?? ???:....*glances and smiles* atsushi:... ??? ???: you have a fascinating ability... atsushi: wait how do you- -the person is gone- atsushi:.... ._.;;;;; (that was weird...) .... (well, here's my stop.) *exits* *The stop looks rather busy* atsushi:.... (i was probably just seeing things....) *heads to his location...* *There's a bank on the corner* atsushi: *heads in* -elsewhere- child: *running, with a loaf of bread under their vest* *A hand reaches out of the alley* child: ?! *The child is grabbed and pulled in* child: ?!?! h-hey- Goethe: "Shh...They'll find you otherwise." child:......... Goethe: "Trying to hide?" child:....*looks away* Goethe: "Hey. I'm no snitch. It's too exhausting." child:...whats it to you? Goethe: "I'm a curious person. That's about the most busyness I can handle." child:.....maybe i sort of...'borrowed' some bread.... Goethe: "So, stole." child:.... *grumble* 7~7 Goethe: "No cash?" child: i...dont have much on me.... Goethe: "That sucks. And no parents?" child....i do have them, just not in the city… Goethe: "Then how did you end up here?" child:....left home. Goethe: "...Bad terms?" child: i just.....felt trapped. Goethe: "Ah...I know that pain." child: ? Goethe: "Just need a break from people...I had to get out from my, um, 'family' of sorts." child: ...... Goethe: "Just kind of cramped, so I figured I'd take a walk, see what's what." child:....what does that have to do with me, then? Goethe: *shrug* "Beats me. I'm the one making conversation while you hide from the fuzz." child: hmm.... Goethe: "Think you'll go back home?" child: doubt it. its too restricted, i just want to be free to live my life how i want to. Goethe: "...Need some help with that?" child: ?? Goethe: "Maybe just something so you're not scrounging around for food like a common thief." child:....like what? Goethe: "Tell me something--if you could have something to make things easier for you, what would it be?" child: .....i want freedom to go where i please. to be free like water, i guess. Goethe: "...What's your name?" child: uhh... george! george eliot. Goethe: "Well, George, I can help you. I am an ability user." george: ability user? Goethe: "Haven't heard of them?" george: vaguely, through word of mouth. Goethe: "Well, they're not like Dokeshi with any condition, and they aren't Quirks that can be genetic and bodily--it's like something you gain." george: ....alright, what are you able to do then? Goethe: "I can give abilities." george: .... Goethe: "I can give _you_ an ability." george: how is this gonna benefit me? Goethe: "You would be given freedom of movement..." george:... Goethe: "While not having to be without shelter." george:.....alright... Goethe: "All you need is to contract with me..." george:...ok, you have a deal... Goethe: "..." *holds out his hand* -elsewhere- Ivan: "...Quieter now." lydia: *she nods* Ivan: "Especially without that child." lydia: .......the medic locked herself in her room, i can hear her muttering in there.... Ivan: "...About Master or the child?" lydia:...both. Ivan: *sighs* "Who is speaking with her?" zoey: *mumbling, cutting at the walls with a scalpel* lydia:...she's muttering to herself... Ivan: "I mean, who _should_ speak with her?" *instantly raises his hand* "NOT IT!" lydia: ..*glances at gogol* Gogol: "..." OwO "Want to see me work? You got it!" *knocks on Zoey's door* zoey: *muttering incoherently* Gogol: "...Hmph." *uses his ability to have a hand reach for the doorknob inside* -click- Gogol: ^w^ *throws open the door* "Hello, nurse! What are you...up...to?" O_O -she has gouged at the walls with a knife, and is stabbing at the walls, kneeling on the floor- zoey: ...... Gogol: "...How's it going?" zoey: my baby's run away...*stab*...all because of that kid...*stab*...because of him....becauseofhimbecauseofhimbecauseofhimbecauseofhim...*stab stab stab stab stab* ahhhhhh~ i want to make him hurt... *drags the knife down* i want to stick pins in his fingertips....i want to burn his eyelids....i want to slice open his abdomen and fill it with salt.... Gogol: "..." *pulls up a chair* "...Go on." zoey: *rubs her stomach* i want my baby to be born...i want my baby to be born want my baby born want my baby born wantmybabywantmybaby.... hehehehehe....i want master to be here again.... Gogol: *eyeroll* "Yes, yes, your baby...But go back to the torture stuff. I mean, do you think Master would want that?" zoey: if he wished for it......i want to feel him again..... Gogol: "...Uuuuuuum...Well, he still has to finish his...life sentence..." zoey:.......*lunges at him* master...will return....he has to....he has to he has to he has to.... Gogol: "!!!" *grabs her by the shoulders* "O-Okay! I've heard enough! I assure you, he'll get out--" zoey: ........... Gogol: "..." *sigh* "You miss him, right?" zoey: of course.... Gogol: "...Then wait for him to get out already, and stop being a weirdo in your room alone! Jeez!" zoey: ............ Gogol: " 'Oh, when will Master come back?' 'Oh, my baby!' GROW UP! He'll be back when he's back! And you're pregnant, so worry about your child first!" zoey:........*lays on her bed, facing away from him* Gogol: "..." .________. "...Did I say the wrong thing?" zoey: just leave me alone.... Gogol: "..." *opens the door* lydia: <how did it go?> Gogol: "..." Q______Q <I made it worse.> lydia: ... elizaveta: *pap pap* Gogol: *sniff* <She's inconsolable, misses him, is obsessing over killing What's-His-Face and that kid...> yana: ..... Gogol: <Can't we, I don't know, kidnap a therapist or something?> yana:....i dont want to be _that_ person....but maybe we should put her out of her misery....? Gogol: "..." *blink* <What about the child--> Ivan: *already sharpening his knife* lydia: v-vanya.... *sweatdrop* let's not get ahead of ourselves.... yana:....i'll ask the boss about it... Gogol: <Maybe we need another doctor...So, kidnap one therapist, one physician, and a dentist--> yana: *sweatdrop* -elsewhere- Spirit: "That'll be it for today. Finish Chapter 1 tonight and the questions at the end. Tomorrow, I'll have a surprise for your lesson. Class dismissed." mahiru: *sits up* Kuro: *asleep at the desk* Spirit: "..." -____-# "Can you wake him up?" mahiru: kuro? *nudge* Kuro: "No...No, the aliens want the grilled cheese--but it's mine..." Spirit: *slams a book down* Kuro: *bounces up--and clings to the ceiling* .__________. -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Here, try it." *hands video game controller* sylvia: um..*looks at it* w-what do i do? Kyoka: "If you press that button, it makes the vehicle move forward." sylvia: *presses it* *The vehicle darts forward--into the wall* sylvia: D8> *Then the vehicle explodes, catching fire* Kyoka: "...Okay, now press the other button to reverse." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "--9, 10--Keep it going. Tamaki! Keep up with the jumping jacks." tamaki: *still at it* Takehisa: "Very good. Keep it up before switch to stretches--" *stares* "...Arthur." Arthur: *moving up and down* "Yes?" Takehisa: "...Why are you on a horse?" shinra:....where did he- Arthur: *on a horse that is imitating jumping jacks* "Because I am a knight." Relan: *struggling to keep up* T~T Takehisa: "..." *takes out a carrot* Horse: OvO *gallops up* Takehisa: *pets the horse* "...Arthur, get off and do your actual work." -elsewhere- Paku: "...You're going to try to see her?" izumo:...y-yeah....im really nervous.... Paku: "It makes sense you would be...but at least you can see her, right?" izumo...y-yeah....*takes the key and gulps* Paku: "..." *smiles* "You can do it..." izumo:....*puts in the key and opens the door* *Air blows through the door* izumo: *looks through* -there is a large, modern style mansion- izumo:....*glances to the back yard* *There is a child with a watering can, tending to the flowers* izumo:....*gingerly walks up to the fence* *The child fills up the can again, turns--* Tsukumo: "!!!!" izumo: hi tsukumo....*smiles* Tsukumo: ?? "Sorry, Mom told me not to talk to strangers..." izumo:....oh....*tosses a fox doll over the fence* you dropped that. i wanted to return it to you. Tsukumo: "!!! My doll!" *grabs it, hugs it* >w< "Where did you find it, ma'am?" izumo:...i guess i got lucky....*waves* bye....*leaves......closes the door* ..... Paku: "...Izumo...What--" izumo:.....*smiles, tears falling* she seems to be happy where she is.... Paku: "..." *hug* izumo: she doesnt remember me.....even if it hurts, i shouldnt be upset... she's alive, she's safe...thats all i need to know... Paku: *nods* "Right..." -elsewhere- Walter: *wipes his brow* "Okay! Ethernet cables now run through the place!" *flips open his 3DS* Leroux: ^w^ hans: goethe's back. and he brought a new member. Kafka: "?!!! Oh, for crying out loud..." Jakob: "???" wilhelm: woot! new kid! george:...hey. *wave* Goethe: "New kid, this is the team. Team, this is the new kid..." *lies down on the couch* george: 'names george eliot...and im new....and i have no idea what's even going on here. Walter: "MAGIC, NEW PERFECT CHILD!" Kafka: -__________- -after hans explained everything- george: i see.... my head's spinning... ._.; i dont even know what kind of ability i was given. like, how do i _know_?! Leroux: *brings out tea* "We all find out based on what we desire, or what Goethe--" Goethe: *asleep* "Zzz..." Leroux: "...said to us. For example, Kafka--" Kafka: *DEAD SERIOUS GLARE* Leroux: ._____. *hides behind Christine* george: .....um......o...k? Leroux: *sets out the tea* "Careful--it's hot." Walter: "...No cookies?" hans: i'll have to do some grocery shopping, it seems. Walter + Kafka + the Twins: T____T