#it’s their sister telling them how the world works

[andy-15-07]

It's SNL night tonight!! How 'bout reader sitting in the audience with his family supporting Pedro on SNL

His Biggest Fan

PAIRING:Pedro Pascal x reader

WORD COUNT: 628 | requests are open (send requests, I will gladly answer them all)

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The energy in the SNL studio was electric, the kind of buzz that only came with a live show night. Y/N sat in the audience, surrounded by Pedro’s family, his sister and cousins chatting animatedly while they waited for the show to begin. The excitement was palpable, and Y/N couldn’t help but grin as she took it all in. Pedro had been nervous all week, rehearsing skits and perfecting his monologue, but she knew he would be incredible.

His sister nudged her playfully. "You ready to see your man kill it tonight?"

Y/N laughed, feeling warmth spread through her chest. "Absolutely. He’s been practicing his lines in the mirror like a lunatic. I caught him doing different voices at breakfast."

They all chuckled, knowing exactly how seriously Pedro took his work. The lights dimmed slightly, signaling the show was about to start, and the iconic opening music filled the studio. The crowd erupted in cheers as the announcer boomed, "Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!"

When Pedro finally walked onto the stage for his monologue, looking effortlessly charming in a perfectly tailored suit, Y/N felt a swell of pride. He smiled at the audience, a mixture of excitement and nerves in his eyes.

"Wow," he started, looking around the studio. "This is insane. I can’t believe I’m here… hosting SNL!"

The audience roared with applause, and Pedro chuckled, running a hand through his hair. Y/N could tell he was settling into his rhythm. He glanced toward where they were seated, his eyes locking with hers for the briefest moment, a small, almost imperceptible wink sent in her direction.

His monologue was a perfect mix of humor and sincerity, poking fun at himself, his roles, and even his newfound internet heartthrob status. The crowd ate it up, laughing and cheering at every punchline. Y/N found herself laughing the loudest, feeling a surge of affection for him.

As the show progressed, Pedro nailed every skit, seamlessly blending into the absurd world of SNL. Whether he was playing a medieval warrior in an over-the-top soap opera parody or an exhausted dad in a grocery store meltdown skit, his comedic timing was flawless. Between takes, Y/N would glance at his family, all of them beaming with pride.

During a quick break, Pedro’s sister leaned in. "He’s having the time of his life. You can see it."

Y/N nodded, watching him from afar as he laughed with the cast members, the stress of the week melting away. "He really is."

The highlight of the night came during the last skit—a surprise cameo that had the audience screaming. As the final applause rang through the studio, Pedro bowed dramatically, his wide smile visible even from where Y/N sat.

When the show wrapped, the cast and crew took their bows, and Pedro made his way over to them, still buzzing with adrenaline.

"You were amazing!" Y/N said as she wrapped her arms around him, feeling his chest rise and fall with exhilaration.

Pedro squeezed her tightly. "Did you see me almost break in that last skit? I swear, I was seconds away from losing it."

His sister laughed. "We saw, and we loved it. You killed it tonight."

Pedro let out a breath of relief, his smile softening as he looked at Y/N. "You think so?"

She cupped his face gently. "I know so."

He leaned in, pressing a quick, grateful kiss to her lips before pulling back with a grin. "Alright, let’s go celebrate. I need food, drinks, and at least five hours of sleep."

As they left the studio together, Y/N tucked herself under his arm, the warmth of the night’s success surrounding them. There was no better feeling than seeing someone she loved shine, and tonight, Pedro had done just that.

[astars-things]

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(Pairing- Jack Hughes x Sister!Reader, Quinn Hughes x Sister!Reader, Luke Hughes x Sister!Reader)

I had been feeling off for a few weeks—nauseous, exhausted, just not myself. At first, I thought maybe I was just stressed with school, but deep down, I knew something was wrong. My period was late, too late to ignore. So, with shaky hands, I snuck into the bathroom, pregnancy test hidden in my hoodie pocket.

The longest three minutes of my life passed in silence, my heart pounding so hard I thought it might burst. Then, I saw it.

Positive. 

"fuck" was all I could say. My vision blurred with tears. No. This couldn’t be happening. This wasn’t real. But it was. And I knew exactly who the father was—my on-again, off-again boyfriend. We had been reckless, thinking we had all the time in the world to be young and stupid. But now? Now my entire world had changed with two little pink lines.

I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I needed my mom.

With my legs barely holding me up, I made my way downstairs, my mind spinning a mile a minute. My mom was sitting at the kitchen counter, sipping on her coffee, scrolling through her phone. She looked up when she heard me sniffle.

“Y/N? Sweetheart, what’s wrong?” she asked, concern immediately washing over her face.

I couldn’t hold it in anymore. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I choked out, “Mom…I’m pregnant.”

she looked at me. “Oh, Y/N…”

I let out a sob, and suddenly, her arms were around me, holding me close. “I’m scared,” I whispered into her shoulder.

She exhaled softly, running a hand down my back. “I know, baby. But we’re going to figure this out, okay? You’re not alone.”

I sniffled, nodding. But telling Mom was the easy part. Now, I had to tell Dad.

He didn’t take it well.

His face hardened, his jaw clenched so tight I thought it might snap. “You’re seventeen, Y/N! You’re just a kid—how could you let this happen?”

I wiped my eyes. “I didn’t plan this, Dad,” I whispered.

He let out a sharp breath, rubbing his hands down his face. “I just… I don’t know what to say right now.” His disappointment was clear, but he didn’t yell. That almost made it worse. 

For the next week, my life was a blur of doctor’s appointments and overwhelming emotions. I avoided my brothers’ games, which only raised suspicion. I never missed their games—ever. So when Quinn showed up at the house, concern written all over his face, I knew I couldn’t avoid it any longer.

“You sick or something?” he asked, sitting beside me on the couch.

I hesitated, but the weight of the secret was crushing me. Tears welled in my eyes as I nodded. “I’m pregnant, Quinn.”

His entire body stiffened, his face unreadable. “You’re serious?”

I nodded again, choking on a sob.

To my surprise, he didn’t yell. He didn’t lecture me. Instead, he pulled me into his arms, holding me tight. “It’s okay. We’re gonna figure this out.”

His quiet reassurance gave me the courage to call Jack and Luke. Quinn sat beside me, his arm wrapped protectively around my shoulders as the phone rang.

Jack picked up first. “Are you fucking kidding me, Y/N? What the hell were you thinking? This is gonna ruin everything—for me, for Luke, for Quinn—”

“Jack, stop,” Quinn cut in, his voice sharp.

But Jack didn’t stop. He called me reckless, irresponsible—every name under the sun. My heart shattered with every word. 

Luke, on the other hand, was quiet. When he finally spoke, his voice was firm. “I don’t care what Jack says. I’m going to be the best uncle ever.”

Tears streamed down my face as Quinn squeezed my hand. Maybe things were falling apart—but at least I wasn’t alone.

[judesmoonbeauty]

𝕁𝕦𝕕𝕖 𝕁𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪: ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟠

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CW: Briefly discusses child's death.

Jude: Revenge’s done ‘n over with.

Kate: What……?

Jude: Hah, what’s that stupid look. Gonna gussy up someone’s life t’make it out to be some pretty tale?

Kate: But Jude, you setup your company to get revenge for your sister, and now…..

Even now, he continues to condemn arrogant and inhumane people like the nobleman who took his sister.

—As a story, it makes for a beautiful plot.

Kate: ….Isn’t that the case?

Jude: Lemme serve the delusional princess a reality check. I’m only gonna say it once, s’listen up.

Jude dropped his gaze from the paperwork he’d been reviewing, and looked straight at me.

Jude: By the time I started up my company right after graduation. I’d already had my sights on that noble.

Jude: He’d been strugglin’ with taxes from the beginnin’, ‘n he was drownin’ in debt.

Jude: So, I seized all his assets, mansion, land ‘n went t’see him.

Jude: Marched in there ‘n started interrogatin’ ‘em ‘bout my sister, but none of the nobles answered.

I was dumbfounded at the lifeless words that were being spewed.

Kate: Nothing? Why not?

Kate: …..No matter how you look at it, it’s impossible to forget about someone you purchased with money!

Jude: Hah, ‘n that’s ‘cause yer a naive princess.

Jude: The nobles weren’t lyin’ ‘cause the really forgot.

Jude: When I threatened the servant he started shakin’ ‘n fessed up. Said he’d buried s’many in the garden that he couldn’t remember whose who.

Kate: That’s….

The world out there was even more insane than I thought it.

They buy people on a whim, treat them like toys, rob them of their lives, and then say, “I don’t remember anything.”

Kate: Then, what happened to the nobleman….after you found him?

Even if the person forgot, there’s no way Jude would forgive him.

Jude: Introduced him to my ol’ man ‘n older brother who’re still workin’ at the docks, eekin’ out a livin’.

Jude uses a metaphoric term here “sipping on muddy water,” it has various meanings depending on context, but they mostly surround the concept of struggling to live even if it means you have to sip muddy water (or doing things you don’t want to do.)

Jude: Doin’ harsh, manual labor with the bloke ya sold yer daughter to, ain’t that the best?

Jude: Had subordinates watchin’ over ‘em, as they weakened, smeared in humiliation from harsh work.

His amethyst eyes didn’t even waver.

Kate: …..So, what are they doing now?

Jude: Dunno.

They’re definitely dead.

The tone of Jude’s voice was so icy, that much was clear.

It’s as if he doesn’t feel the world’s temperature at all.

Kate: Thanks for telling me…..

Jude: What’s that grim look?

Jude: Hard t’understand why I’m still torturin’ rich folks, ‘n takin’ their money when my revenge’s done with?

Kate: Well….

I remembered the time when we barged into the mansion of the nobleman who engaged in human-trafficking.

(Jude rentlessly kicked the nobleman, and laughed in delight when he fell into a pool of blood—)

It’s difficult to believe that there wasn’t the slightest bit of revenge in that.

Jude: Ha, it’s simple.

Jude sneered at my confusion.

Kate: If it’s not for revenge….then, why’d you beat him within an inch of his life?

Jude: I’m tellin’ ya, that torturin’ rich people’s just a fun hobby.

Jude: Ain’t nothin’ more fun than draggin’ down those who’re arrogant ‘cause of money ‘n power.

(Hobby….)

I swallowed those words down to my stomach.

—Still, I don’t think it’s as simple as summing it up with a single word.

(….Is what you said just now, how you really feel Jude?)

However, if I say something unnecessary, then he’ll give me the cold shoulder twice as much.

Kate: As fine a hobby as ever.

When I talked back as usual, Jude raised an eyebrow.

Jude: That right?

Jude: And…

Jude: …..Gotta troublesome promise t’keep.

The eyes that had been steadfast until now, shook ever so faintly.

Kate: …Promise?

Jude: …………

Jude: It’s nunya business. Time fer lil’ birds to go beddie bye.

Kate: Whaaaat, what promise? I won’t be able to sleep now because I’m curious — Oof!

Something hard and flat was pushed against my face.

What I pulled off my flattened nose was a book.

Jude: I’ll lend it to ya. Read it ‘n go to bed.

Jude: Yer disruptin’ my work.

Kate: Hey, wai-

He pushed me into the corridor and slammed the door in my face.

Kate: Just a-

I sighed, and then looked down at the book that had been pushed onto me —

Kate: Jules Verne’s, “From the Earth to the Moon”, Part one.

It’s the book that Jude always carries around with him.

Returning to my room, I sat on my bed and started leafing through the pages.

As I turned the slightly worn pages, I recalled what Jude said.

[A series of flashbacks start - Chapter 3 starts]

Jude: Wouldn’t be a problem if ya were buyin’ ‘n sellin’ shady stuff. Illegal drugs ain’t a big deal.

Jude: But…..

Jude: Doesn’t the contract state “human-traffickin’s” prohibited?

[Chapter 3 ends - Flashes to Chapter 6]

Kate: Anyway, the club turned up clean, so Crown doesn’t need to condemn it, right?

Jude: Yeah it’ll be left alone, whether that stupid place’s ‘round or not, it ain’t for better or worse.

Jude: ‘Sides….it’s better than buyin’ ’n playin’ with women for their bodies, innit?

[Flashbacks End]

(I finally understand the reason for Jude’s sensitivity to human-trafficking.)

A heart-shattering past, and the cruel fate that befell his sister.

(When we first met, Jude wasnt’ happy about me becoming the fairytale keeper…..)

Maybe it’s because he knows better than most people, about human’s sinfulness.

(Because he was trying to keep me from danger?)

(….Maybe I’m just overthinking in a way that would be convenient to me.)

I’m aware that from Jude’s perspective, I’m unimportant.

However, I wanted to know what type of person Jude was, to understand — That’s what I was thinking.

Resting my chin in my hand, I turned the next page.

(I’m also curious about the promise Jude said he had to keep….)

But, I have no idea what it could be.

When I lowered my gaze to the page…..

The protagonists of the novel came up with an ambitious plan to launch a men to the moon with a giant cannon.

[Flashback]

Kate: Jude, do you like the moon?

Jude: …………

Jude: …..I hate it.

Jude: It’s so stupidly bright, ya can’t forget it even if ya wanna forget it.

Jude: ……Revoltin’.

[Flashback ends]

(Yet, Jude always carries this book on him.)

Kate: I wonder if this book has something to do with the promise?

(There’s still a lot I don’t know, but no matter what…)

(I hope the promise Jude has to fulfill is a reasonable one.)

The kanji used for reasonable can also be translated as peaceful, calm, gentle. I opted for reasonable...because what he's trying to accomplish is crazy for his time.

I wished that in my heart.

[Transitions to Raven Co.]

Even after the day I learned about Jude’s past, I was being worked away at Raven Company.

Theodore: Ahhh!

Kate: What’s wrong, Theo?

Theodore: It’s the prez’s fountain pen! Had a mind t’return it to him, but he’s already left.

Theo holds his head in his hands while holding the expensive fountain with a thorn engraved on it’s cap.

Theodore: Aaaaaah, I’m gonna get yelled at later. But, I gotta business meetin’ now……

[Answer: I’ll deliver it +4/+4 ]

Kate: If I chase after him now, I should make it in time. I’ll deliver it.

Theodore: Really? Kate, yer a GODDESS! Thanks a lot!

Kate: We’re in the same boat when there’s trouble. I’ll handle it.

After I took the pen, I lifted my skirt and chased after Jude.

(He only left a little while ago….)

Although I was running to the point of sweating, I couldn’t find him and I was getting a bit anxious….

Kate: Oh!

I spotted his jacket fluttering ahead of me —

Quickly, I turned the corner where Jude vanished. And then…..

Man In Work Clothes 1: Take the test subject to the hospital quickly.

People in work clothes come towards me carrying gurneys.

(I’m getting in the way….)

As I quickly move out of the way, I overheard their conversation as we pass each other.

Man In Work Clothes 2: But, this test subject is definitely a criminal who was thrown into the lab, right?

Man In Work Clothes 1: That’s right, but if the president says not to kill them, we don’t have a choice.

(….Lab? Not that president, right?)

I peeked into the entrance of the warehouse where the gurney had come from.

Light poured into the room from a high ceiling that seemed built like an airship. - Here the literal translation states, built on an airship. Upon research, I believe Kate is making a comparison to the height or shape of the ceiling, so I’ll translate it like this.

Jude: Experiment’s failed again. Show me the experimentation results.

Researcher: This way. We’ve installed an oxygen generator in the air-sealed cabin.

Researcher: Perhaps, the balance between the air pressure regulation and oxygen supply wasn’t working properly.

Jude: There’s still a risk of fuel explosion ‘n airframe damage.

Researcher: Yes, there’s many challenges.

Researcher: However, if this increased stress experiment is successful, there’s hope.

(…..Increased…..Stress experiment?)

Each conversation I hear is riddled with questions.

(Just what on earth is Jude researching?)

What is clear is that it’s neither a Crown mission or a job for Raven Co.

(Should I call out for him? But…..)

Seeing Jude look unusually serious….I left the place quietly.

Jude: …………?

Researcher: …..President, what’s wrong?

Jude: …..Nah, it’s nothin’.

— When the darkness of the city begins to deepen.

Pub Employee: Welcome. Only one?

Jude: …………

???: ……….

Jude: ……Nah, there’s two of us.

Jude: Why dontcha come out ‘stead of followin’ people ‘round all sneaky?

It wasn’t Kate who appeared, but one from Vogel.

Nica: It’s amazing that you noticed. People who earn so many grudges that they almost get killed every day are different.

Nica Schwartz took a seat next to him unashamedly.

Nica: Oh, bartender. I’ll have a club soda with a squeeze of lemon.

Jude: ……….

Jude’s sigh blends into the clamor of the pub as he orders a whiskey.

Jude: Vogel seems t’have heaps o’ free time. I’m jealous yer able t’sightsee all carefree.

Nica: Right? Britain’s great.

Nica: So, let’s toast to this miraculous encounter.

Jude stared at Nica, who was cheerfully trying engage, with a weirded out look and took a sip from the glass that was brought out instead of toasting. (¬_¬)

With the smoky aftertaste lingering, Jude pierced Nica with a glare.

Jude: Ain’t interested in havin’ drinks with people who can’t make money.

Jude: Wouldja hurry up ‘n get to the point?

Nica: Hmmm, you’re an impatient president.

Nica washed down his club soda with dissatisfied look….

Nica: Darius Vogel.

Nica: I’m on orders to investigate Crown, from my Director.

He confessed quickly.

Nica: Oh, don’t misunderstand. We just want to deepen our friendship.

Jude: I feel sick.

Jude: If snoopin’ ‘rounds what yer friendships ‘bout, then communication’s over with.

Nica: Ahaha, thanks for the advice. Now, onto the main topic.

Nica: Jude Jazza. You’re conducting an experiment and you’re keeping it from Crown.

[Main Story Master List] [Chapter 9]

T/L: Don't worry, the dots get connected for Kate soon. Annnyway, poor Nica, he tried LOL.

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[newtonsheffield]

Ok but imagine they are out to dinner and actually bump into Amanda Winstead idk who I feel more bad for😂😭

Imagine Josie’s shock at hearing Amanda’s voice while she’s sat in the booth of a restaurant with her arm around Edwina’s shoulders .

“Josie Bagwell! I thought that was you!”

Josie froze, staring at her high school girlfriend as she whispered to the woman she was with.

“Do we know that tall goddess?” Edwina asked mildly, drumming her fingernails on the table.

“Amanda, Hi.” Josie cleared her throat. “That’s my high school girlfriend.”

Josie watched Edwina’s eyes widen as Amanda made her way towards them. “Oh so you’ve always had amazing taste in women? Perfect news.”

“God, it’s been so long Josie!” Amanda said as she reached the table.

“Yeah… graduation I think? What have you been up to?”

“I work in marketing now, actually. Not changing the world like you I suppose. You always wanted to work in politics.”

“Yeah, living the dream I guess.” Josie nodded awkwardly.

“God, do you know who i saw the other day with an adorable wife and son, one on the way?”

“Ah…? No idea?”

“Come on, it’s the last person you’d think.”

“David Adams?”

“Anthony Bridgerton! And they were so sweet. His son dropped his ice cream cone right on Anthony’s shoes. His wife is like… almost too pretty for him.”

Edwina snorted beside her, “I’ll let her know.”

Amanda blinked as her eyes slid to Edwina before they widened. “Are you…? Who I think you are?”

“If you’re thinking I’m Anthony’s sister in law you’re unfortunately right.” Edwina smiled and Josie sighed.

“Play nice.”

Amanda leaned closer, “But you’re Edwina Sharma, right?”

“Guilty.”

Amanda gasped, “I am such a huge fan.”

“Thank you.” Edwina sipped her drink, “I’m a huge fan of not leaving my date waiting.”

She gestured over to the woman now standing by herself.

Amanda startled, “Right, yes. Sorry. We should catch up sometime, Josie.”

“Yeah, maybe.” Josie nodded, waving awkwardly as Amanda walked away. “Sorry, that was awkward.”

Edwina chuckled, “I am… so curious about the other girls you’ve dated.”

“The list of girls I’ve actually dated isn’t that long.”

Edwina narrowed her eyes, “Do I want to know how many women you’ve batted those eyelashes to get into bed?”

“Ah no…? Do you want to tell me how many women you’ve slept with?”

“Excellent point.” Edwina paused, “And at least we found out people think Kate’s too hot for Anthony.”

“I feel like we knew that already though. I mean it’s insane. The man thinks Khaki trousers are casual wear.”

[rekino2114]

Genderbent Rin Itoshi with a male reader who was cheated on by Sae Itoshi

Fem!rin itoshi with a reader who was cheated on by fem!sae

A/n:this request was so good and I got into this so much, so thanks for requesting

You were always friends with the itoshi sisters, you spent the majority of your evenings playing football with them and getting ice cream together. You practically lived in their house and always used any moment you could to spend time with them, They were your best friends but little did you know that both of them had started to develop more feelings than just friendship for you.

In the meantime, you started thinking about the same thing. Did you have feelings for the two sisters? you loved their presence, and they were both undoubtedly beautiful, not to mention that just being near them made your heart flutter in a way it never had before. You quickly realized you did indeed have a crush but the problem was that you also realized that you had said crush on both rin and sae.

You had no idea what to do so to try and not ruin your great friendship and maybe even their sisterly bond you tried your best to repress your feelings for both of them.

That was until on one Valentine's Day in high school sae confessed to you, in that moment you felt it again, that love that made your heart flutter and immediately accepted the pink haired girl's confession. Your acceptance was met with a wide smile and a hug from sae. Your relationship was a happy but short one

Because a few months later she left for Spain to go play for re-al, leaving you and rin to keep your dream of becoming the best trio of strikers in the world alive. You still remember when she kissed you before leaving, saying that she would be going to become the best striker in the world, that moment feels like an impossible dream now.

During sae's leave you and rin became way closer, playing together and basically only passing to each other during games, you both told yourselves that you needed to become better for sae that when she would come back you would need to be near her level, just playing with you made rin feel something, that love she had worked so long to suppress, she couldn't do it, you were sae's boyfriend and no matter how much her heart yearned for you she loved her sister too much to do something so horrible like stealing you from her, so she just did what she was already used to and buried her love for you even deeper in her heart.

But everything changed when sae came back from Spain. She called you and said she had an important thing she needed to discuss with you so you waited for her at your house and when you opened the door you saw her but you immediately knew something was different.

Her gaze was almost colder than the snow outside, and her face wasn't even trying to make the faintest of smiles. you offered her a chair, but she refused, telling you that what she was going to be quick

"Our relationship is over, I met another man in Spain and I've been dating him for a while, goodbye"

Before you had the time to process what she said, she just left, the same coldness on her face. You just started crying and thinking about everything. What did you do wrong? Why did sae seem so cold? What happened to her? Or was she just sick of you?

You had nothing else to do so you decided to call the person that had never abandoned you and that you always felt something for: rin.

Rin was not ready to deal with anything after what sae said to her in the football field, but she had promised to herself that she'd do anything for you and hearing your crying voice on the phone broke her heart, she quickly rushed to your house with her heart in her throat, she knew her sister had something to do with this.

Seeing you so sad and miserable with tears flowing down your eyes awoke something in rin, she wanted to destroy whoever did this to you and when she heard the word sae spill from your mouth at her question a really small part of her was happy only because she had even more of a reason to destroy her.

When you fully explained what happened you could have sworn you saw her eyes turn black and her pupils becoming buzzsaw like, but your thoughts were interrupted by the younger itoshi hugging you incredibly tightly and letting you cry on her chest while she talked

"Listen y/n you did nothing wrong, it's sae who's........she's not my sister anymore, I don't know what happened to her but I don't care, she was horrible to me too but what she did to you was just unforgivable, she threw away the best boyfriend she could have had like it's nothing, you're amazing y/n please just know that there is someone who loves you and will never leave you"

Before you could figure out who she was talking about, rin instinctively crashed her lips into yours, her kiss felt amazing. It was like she reanimated the heart sae had stepped on, right in that moment all of the love you ever felt for rin resurfaced and you saw her as what she actually was, the true love of your life, someone who would never abandon you and would always love you

You two continued kissing for a while and then started cuddling, your head still on her chest and your body wrapped in her arms, sweet whispers that promised to keep you safe and to love you forever filled your ears as you closed your eyes, promises that rin was 100% sure she was going to maintain.

Looking at your adorable sleeping face made rin even more angry, not only did that bitch reject their dream and stepped on it like it was nothing she also did the same with you, with the most perfect and adorable guy in the world, she was going to show her how wrong she was. That dream was no longer sae's now just like you were longer hers, rin and you were going to become the best strikers in the world and reject her like she did to the both of you, walking hand in hand in front of her defeat.

The next day, you two talked it over, and your relationship with rin officially started, a much longer and happier one. You couldn't be happier when the letter to join blue lock arrived, that was the place you were going to hone your skills in to defeat sae.

You always stayed together in the facility. During lunch, sleep, training, and especially matches, it looked like you two were the only ones on the field with your perfect chemistry and skills. All of your teammates joked about how rin's coldness melted instantly whenever she talked to you, but they were quickly shut up by a glare from the turquoise eyed girl, as if she was going to treat you coldly after what you went through.

When the u-20 match was announced, the fire in your souls burned even brighter. That was the occasion in which you were going to destroy sae. You had to stop each other from training yourselves to death on multiple occasions, but you both knew that the reason was worth the effort, you needed to show sae how wrong she was.

The night before the match, you couldn't sleep, and your girlfriend who, as always, had her arms wrapped around you comforted you like only the girl of your dreams could.

"Y/n......I understand why you're nervous, but don't be, we will win tomorrow, we'll show that shitty excuse for a sister who the strongests really are, we're going to destroy her and become the best strikers in the world......together, like we always do everything, I'll personally kiss you in front of her to show her what she missed on, you're perfect my love, don't let that bitch get to you, I'm here now.....and always"

She kissed you one more time and tightened her hold around you, starting to play with your hair and lull you to sleep with her sweet words, just like she did on the day you became a couple, on the day you both started your true life, a life together that sae was never going to ruin, rin loved you too much to let that happen, she was going to protect you from everything, especially from that girl who dared tell you she lived you once

"I love you y/n.......good night, and tomorrow, we're going to get our revenge"

As she said those words rin started to fall asleep too, looking at your beautiful face one last time and smiling, because she had you, she had healed your heart and she was never going to let anyone hurt it again.

[nolita-fairytale]

headcanon: reconnecting with your childhood friend, joaquin torres, after the blip

so let's establish right here and now that you were gone during the five years of thanos' snap, even though joaquin was not. all events in this headcanon take place before captain america: brave new world.

you and joaquin grew up in the same neighborhood in miami. your parents owned a small supermarket in the neighborhood which is how your parents meet joaquin's.

the two of you played together as kids and went to school together till high school.

both of your mothers swear that one day the two of you will get married--something you vehemently protest. knowing he intends on joining the military after graduation, you're insistent that: "there's no way in hell I'm becoming some army wife!"

joaquin doesn't take it to heart, instead choosing to tease you for just how much you loathe the idea. “we’ll it’s a good thing i’m joining the air force.”

he takes you to your senior prom, but it's not romantic. you've spent most of high school dating other people, if at all, and you're willing to chalk it up to the fact that you're childhood sweethearts who adore each other, who also have the rest of your lives ahead of you.

in the end, you decide to go to school out of state, and joaquin joins the military, which leads to the two of you growing apart. you're both trying on new things, exploring who you are, who you want to be, and what impact you want to make on the world separately. losing touch is just a natural thing that happens.

you haven't seen joaquin in a little over a year (christmas with your families barely count at this point because you're not exactly spending them with each other) when thanos' snap happens. joaquin helps your father grieve the loss of you and your mother, while he watches your father learn how to raise your little sister, alone. eventually, joaquin realizes he's found himself returning home less and less. it's too sad and there's too much to do to change the world his left living in.

in the years without you, the 'what ifs' are always in the back of his mind, especially because he'll never know now: what if? what if he'd kissed you at prom? what if you'd kept in touch? what if there was the potential for something more than friendship?

when everyone returns, joaquin comes home to miami to reunite with lost family members, his visit, for the first time in a long time, is no longer bittersweet.

what he's not expecting is to see you, helping your mother open up the shop one morning. it's not that he's forgotten, but he's shoved away so many painful memories of returning to a home without you--not to mention the many unknown variables of half of the population just... reappearing after five years--that seeing you again completely takes him by surprise.

"joaquin torres! holy shit is that really you?!" you shout, jumping into his arms before he even has a chance to process that he's seeing you for the first time in 5+ years. "holy shit is right. what's it been? like six-something years?" he teases you. "not funny!" "what? too soon."

though you don't spend much time together solo, your families spend plenty of time reconnecting and cherishing this second chance. and when joaquin is deployed once again to work with The Falcon, this time, you vow to keep in touch.

with his many deployments, you keep in touch as best as you can, which isn't always consistent. a text here and there. meeting up when both of you are in town. it's not much, and it's almost always brief, but it's always with love.

"when was the last time we hung out, just the two of us?" joaquin asks you, the time that your trip home for your sister's high school graduation coincides with the tail end of a longer trip home for joaquin. "i've only got a few days of leave left and i've got some pretty big news."

and how could you say no? he tells you at the diner his dad used to take the two of you when you were kids.

"so i'm sure you saw the news and uh. well, sam's the new cap." "yeah i saw that. so... who's gonna be the new falcon?" "you're looking at him, baby." "holy shit, joaquin!" "dude. can you believe it? i'm gonna be an avenger!"

to celebrate, you decide to get into all kinds of mischief, making your way through miami's nightlife: a bar you once tried to get into with fake IDs, a spontaneous perreo night with some fancy pants DJ (you practically climb on the stage, pleading with the DJ to play joaquin's song request because "he's gonna be an avenger!), and accidentally crashing the tail end of a wedding party where everyone was way to drunk to realize that neither of you were invited.

the night ends with the two of you eating pb&j sandwiches to sober up, while reminding each other that you have to be quiet as you sneak into joaquin's childhood bedroom. as the two of you drunkenly squeeze into his full-sized bed, you're all giggles and smiles, glowing from a night of celebration and reconnection.

"i'm so glad we did this." "me too." "you still gonna have time to do this kinds of stuff when you're an avenger?" "for you? i'll make the time."

and right as you're saying goodnight, joaquin leans in and kisses you. for a moment you kiss back, and you both know you're too drunk for it to go any further. with one more peck on the lips, you drift off to sleep, snuggled up to him.

in the morning, as you wake up, neither of you acknowledge the kiss. you're leaving that night anyway, so you decide not to make it awkward, especially since joaquin carries on as normal. instead of saying anything, you decide to hold onto the promise that, regardless of what that kiss may or may not have meant, you want to be in each others' lives again.

a/n: hi hello! it's been forever and ever amen since i've posted a fic on here. i've mostly been reading and enjoying and reblogging and pouring my creative energy into other things because it be like that and we only have so much!! anyway, i have an idea for a oneshot that takes place AFTER the events of CA: BNW so i'm dropping this headcanon almost as a prequel. it's very possible that i might write this as a fic in the future, but for now, i've decided i'm just gonna test the waters and see if i still have something to say on this app.

[canisbrutus]

any lefty headcanons?

he's a fav :p

hi i'm alive. let me see 🔍

Lefty Mancini 🚬

The Basics:

have you ever heard of napoleon complex?

yeah his entire persona is kind of a front.

that's Not his real name at all.

he's absolutely pathetic. big talk, little man.

he's also the youngest of the greaser clique, at 15.

yeah he looks a little older but that's just from stress + smoking.

basically he looks at johnny, a guy with Legit ties to the mafia in my lore, and follows after him like a duckling to look cooler.

under that mask he's self conscious as hell, but aren't they all?

Expanded Lores:

this is a weasel.

this boy is slightly more oily than your average greaser, and i'm not talking hair.

he slinks around, picks up sensitive information, 'borrows' certain things from others.

he was sent to bullworth to get straightened out, but that school only made him worse, as usual.

i'm inclined to say his parents weren't like, awful. but sort of clueless and neglectful.

he had a baby sister they doted on and he didn't know how to handle being an older brother + the fact she was drawing so much attention away from him.

so when he went to bullworth he looked to johnny and his gang and just. took him as a role model of sorts. an older brother of his own, a cool guy that gave a shit. for the most part.

granted the greasers also got him hooked on a few vices, them being your run of the mill playboy magazines, smokes, even huffing gasoline.

not everyone huffs gas in that clique ofc, but addictions do run rampant among them.

lefty just happens to be too scared to try coke.

regardless, it's a tough world, you know? shit's hell in that school. gotta take the edge off somehow.

but you cant get soft, cant look weak. so his method of choice is mostly smoking yeah.

he buys em off other greasers. even if he had a fake license his baby voice would give him away tbh.

before bullworth his only friend was luis really, and he was ~2 years older than him.

they've since drifted somewhat, being in different cliques and all, but they still go grab hot dogs from time to time.

luis was, perhaps, not the best influence on lefty ngl.

there's a pretty good chance lefty had admired/looked up to how strong he was.

maybe it turned to jealousy as they got older. but who knows.

final thing: you know that scar lefty's got on his cheek?

he tells a wild story about being attacked by a chimpanzee with a butterknife if you ask him, but nobody but luis and johnny know the real reason.

still working out the greasers as a whole ngl, sorry for sitting on this for a minute lol.

[hc masterpost]

[gx-gameon]

So I have yugioh duel monsters on as I’m working on a project and I just watched the episode where Yugi’s millennium puzzle is stolen and the warehouse fire occurs.

And you know I love an au….

Say Yugi inhaled too much smoke. He finishes the puzzle and then passes out like in cannon. Joey and Tristian come and save him from the fire, but Yugi doesn’t wake up.

He’s not dead but he is in a coma.

The gang tries everything to wake him up. Even putting the puzzle around his neck to see if the spirit can reach out to him. But he’s so far in his own head that even Yami can’t reach him.

The group is devastated.

Teá is heartbroken over the loss of her friend. She visits him often in the hospital and tries to talk to him. But she doesn’t know what to do.

Tristan’s angry. He’s angry at Bandit Keith and wants him brought to justice. He’s angry at the puzzle spirit for starting this whole mess in the first place. He’s angry at himself for not getting there sooner. He’s trying to cope by getting the authorities to look for Keith.

Joey is a mixture of both. Yugi believed in him. A no good street punk. Because of Yugi’s friendship he’s gone from a directionless kid to one of the world’s best Duel Monsters players. His sister’s surfer was paid for by Yugi (his prize money but same thing) he can’t let Yugi go.

He’s at the hospital every day, talking to Yugi. Telling him about the new games coming out, new duel monsters cards and news, how Dungeon Dice is selling. Anything he thinks Yugi would be interested in. He tell him about their friends and how they are struggling. He always ends by begging his friend to wake up. He’s even started talking to the puzzle begging the spirit to wake Yugi up.

Then the Egyptian exhibit comes to town. Ishizu seeks them out. She knows something horrible has happened to Yugi. She arrives at the hospital and tells them about the rare hunters, how they were the ones controlling Keith. How they are after the Millennium Puzzle.

Tristian’s about ready to throw it at them so that no one else in the group gets hurt. Joey disagrees as Yugi wouldn’t let go of the puzzle in a burning building he’d never want them to give it to a crazy cult. Teá’s with Joey.

Ishizu then reveals that the leader of the Rare hunters, Marik, has the Millenium Rod. It has the power to control and warp minds and might be able to find Yugi’s consciousness and bring it back into control of his body.

That’s all the group needs to hear. They are beating these rare hunters. And wouldn’t you know it, the hunters are coming to them thanks to Kaiba’s tournament.

Now questions that need answered.

The millennium puzzle can’t stay at the hospital, it’s way too easy to steal. Does Yami

1) possess Yugi’s body and help that way.

I don’t think so because he’s cripple with guilt that Yugi is so badly hurt. He can’t find Yugi’s soul any more. He knows Yugi isn’t dead but the damage has locked Yugi away. He’s spent all this time desperately looking for Yugi’s soul.

I don’t think he would take over the body. His own guilt would prevent him from putting Yugi (who’s still in there some where) in any more danger. Yugi’s body is also reviving from the fire still.

2) on of the other members of the group takes up the Puzzle.

My money is on Joey. He’s the other duelist in the group and has the best shot of winning.

I don’t think Yami will take control the same way he does with Yugi. He and Joey aren’t that close. But he eventually can talk to Joey.

This leads to a battle city with Joey as the leading man.

Maybe he wins the first duel on his own.

But the second is against a rare hunter (he misses the alley way encounter because he was already at the hospital for Yugi.) during this duel he’s full of rage. These are the people who hurt Yugi. He’s losing because he’s making basic mistakes in his anger. This is the first time Yami makes contact with Joey.

Together they defeat the rare hunter. Their team work isn’t as good as Yugi and Yami but it will do. They are both completely committed to getting reel fence for Yugi as well as finding a way to wake him. The pharaohs memories are a secondary goal. Nothing matters more than Yugi.

As the tournament goes on they still pick up Slifer. This infuriates Marik because Joey has no connection to Egypt. He’s just some dude who’s wear a Millenium object that doesn’t belong to him. Even if Marik beats Joey he can’t claim the puzzle. He has to beat Yugi.

Now the question is how far does this go. I have two ways this could end.

1) Joey goes all the way to the finals. In his first battle with Ra and Odion he gets struck by lighting. Yami tries to shield him and it works a bit but Joey still has a moment of unconsciousness. Instead of seeing all his friends, he sees Yugi. The real Yugi. Yugi thanks him for all that he’s done. Yugi explains that he almost died in the fire the puzzle took his soul and locked it away. The door didn’t unlock until it was flooded with Ra’s power.

Yugi’s soul will return to his body when the puzzle does. Meaning that for the rest of battle city Yugi and Yami are standing with Joey as the three face Marik together.

Or

2) Marik takes over Yugi’s body for the pier duel.

After Joey gets Slifer he gets a call that Yugi is missing from the hospital. Mario’s puppet mocks him asking why the guard dog wasn’t guarding his friend.

When Joey arrives at the pier he’s faced with a brainwashed Yugi. After all “it’s so easy to control a body that doesn’t have a soul”

Joey and Yami work together to try and snap Yugi out of it. It works and Yugi is back. Allowing Yugi and Joey to head to the battle city finals together.

[ducktoonsfanart]

Scrooge McDuck and Flintheart Glomgold in another world and depart from the mortal world - Adult Huey Dewey and Louie with older Donald and Glomgold's nephew Slackjaw Snorehead - Shocking discovery - Quack Pack AU - Duckverse, Ducktales and Duck comics - My style and my version

WARNING: This is just an alternate future, and it doesn't necessarily mean it will be my canon (maybe some ideas are), so don't think that Scrooge McDuck and Flintheart Glomgold are really dead because they aren't, at least not in my Quack Pack. This is an alternate future of the Quack Pack and what happened when they went to the other world. And it contains only my joke and don't take it at face value.

Inspired by how my friend @michimonie did the Quack Pack version of Donald's nephews as adults, I decided to do something in my own way, in my own version. And yes, this is inspired by the Donald Duck comics and Ducktales 1987, and has nothing to do with the Ducktales 2017 version. Scrooge McDuck and Flintheart Glomgold, long-time rivals and the richest ducks in Duckburg and the world, have gone to another world. And as usual, they still have their rivalry matches and their quarrels. However, in the end they decided to see how their heirs, that is, their children, inherit their wealth and what they see they cannot see with their own eyes. They were related all along! Glomgold's nephew Slackjaw Snorehead was in a love affair with Scrooge's niece and Donald's sister Della Duck and they secretly married and Della Duck gave birth to her sons and named them Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck. Donald actually gave them their names. Since they were not allowed to tell their uncles, they had to wait until the right moment until they went to the other world and eventually Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck grew up and found out about their biological father, and as adults they inherited both Scrooge and Glomgold's fortunes. So much for how the feud between Scrooge and Glomgold and their families being blood enemies actually fell through. Scrooge and Glomgold can't believe what they see from their previous mortal world. XD

Yes, since I can only see them growing up through Quack Pack, I determined and drew what Huey, Dewey and Louie would look like as adults. Huey is the president of McDuck Industries Corporation and is mainly involved in the management of video game production, as well as sports clubs, and he also plans to be the president of his country one day. Dewey is a scientist, more precisely an astronomer, but he also does programming, chemistry and physics and works at the Duckburg Science Institute. Louie is a bodybuilder who also runs a gym, but he is also a basketball coach, as well as writing and drawing comics, plus he is also a historian and the guardian of the Duckburg Forest. By the way, the triplets in this drawing are somewhere between 25 and 30 years old, maybe over 30. Donald and Slackjaw, as you can see in my drawing, have aged quite a bit. And yes, Glomgold in this version of mine is a mix of the comic book Glomgold who is Boer and the Ducktales 1987 Glomgold who is Scottish. And as long as Slackjaw wasn't with Della, Flintheart wasn't related to Scrooge.

I hope you like my idea and these drawings and feel free to like and reblog this, just don't copy these versions of mine and these ideas of mine without mentioning me. Thanks! Plus, this is just an alternate future, which means it doesn't have to be accurate nor is it my exact headcanon for my Quack Pack version. But certainly the occupations for the Quack Pack triplets that I assigned them are their future occupations. Although honestly I'm not so sure Huey, Dewey and Louie will be fully grown, but that's just my opinion.

For those who can't see what it says on these drawings of mine that I drew, it says this:

Scrooge McDuck: "Kills me bagpipes! So you joined me in another world?" Flintheart Glomgold: "Voetsek! (Go away!) Gonnae no dae that. (Cease your actions. I feel sick and am going to throw up.) You may remain the richest duck in the mortal world, but your legacy will perish." Scrooge: "Did I? I don't think so, my nephew and my grandnephews are the legal heirs and will do as I asked." Scrooge: "Your lazy nephew has no chance against my family." Glomgold: "We'll just have to see." Later... Scrooge and Glomgold: "WHAT?! ARE WE RELATED?! YOUR KIDS INHERIT YOUR WEALTH?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Also Scrooge: "So my niece Della was with my rival's nephew the whole time?!" Quack Pack Dewey and Louie as adults to Slackjaw Snorehead: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD! Thank you for accepting us as part of your family!"

[ashyjingles]

hi i see all your points and they're all valid but i disagree with some of them but also agree with some (regardless of how much i agree with them though your points all absolutely have an undeniable foundation)

disclaimer i haven't watched the show or read the books in a while

1) the pacing was ABSOLUTELY off. nowadays companies don't want to 'waste' money on anything that could be filler episodes, but those filler episodes are crucial to us getting to know a character both under times of extreme stress, but also maybe some more relaxed moments (as relaxed as a quest to get back your dead mom back can be at least)

each chapter in the books had something unique to it. when you mash them up into that few episodes, it gets loud and muddled. stuff happening ALL the time tired a viewer out. it also makes them so focused on the big plot points that they don't get the chance to notice the finer details, thus removing the ability for good world building via show not tell. you're right, everything feels too explicitly given to us. we're supposed to be learning the world with the characters! it's part of the struggle. but instead their struggles and characters are undermined by making it too easy

2) i actually don't think percy trusted poseidon at ALL at that point. they've had no contact until that point, but the fact that poseidon was his father alone got sally killed. percy resents him for that, and for not once showing up throughout his childhood years. i like the fall rather than the jump because it shows an apprehension to trust him (which is a large part of his character! he doesn't trust authority figures right away! not after all his shit teachers! not after gabe!) and a pleasant surprise that poseidon is actually so strongly advocating for percy

i like percy as a parallel to luke. angry at the gods and their treatment of their kids, and of opinion that things need to CHANGE. because that's part of what makes him fighting against the titans so significant. he's not fighting AGAINST the gods, he's fighting **for the demigods**. that requires him to fight for the lesser evil

i also like percy and annabeth as a sort of foil. annabeth had a terrible experience with her mortal family, so she turns to her godly side. and they've been there for her since a very young age!

percy meanwhile has had only good experiences with his mom. the problem is that those good experiences are ONLY with his mom. it's them two against the world to him at first. they're both suffering gabe's abuse, and his dad, who's supposed to be a god with insane powers, just lets it happen? the sally dies because of her association with poseidon. percy's angry at him for not protecting her.

3)

a) GROVER I LOVE YOU. you're supposed seem lowkey pathetic at first BUT THEN PROVE YOURSELF. my shayla 🥺😔

sorry anyways

b) we never got to see annabeth prove how smart she was! we never got to see her just be a normal annoying 12 year old! we never got to see her just be a softie! or a kid!

and i cannot express how much i agree with what you say about her being there at luke's fight. her realization that he can't be saved... doesn't really happen until the very end for her. why is happening here?

however, i think that her crush on him can be nuanced. i don't care for the crush one way or another. i think it works with or without. an infatuation with an older brother figure makes sense! i'm not a younger sibling so i don't know it first hand, but my little sister adored me and would follow my every word or action without question. i like that representation of luke and annabeth's relationship because i adore familial ones. but kids getting 'crushes' on people they look up too also makes sense i think. i'm aroace tho so. take that with a grain of salt lmao bc idk how that works

c) abuse is abuse, and none should be "better/worse than the other." BUT. different types of abuse lead to different trauma responses. that changes their character. what i'm trying to say is that i agree with you lol

d) i think that it was reasonable for sally to get frustrated in difficult moments. i think the issue they had was they lacked any moments that showed her true character. we only see her worst moments, not her best. based on pattern recognition alone, she does come off as a bad mother. badly treating percy, badly treating percy, oh the museum scene is cute! badly treating percy... you see how that reads

you're also right about how it was too much for her character. even in her frustration, i find it hard to believe she would treat her child that way. you could of course argue that percy sees her through a lense because she's the only thing he has (and he routinely has to deal with gabe) but routinely throughout the books she is shown to be a great mother, even with any possible lense removed. it's jsut. bad writing

okay i'm done

please don't think any of this is disrespecting your opinion!! i think your opinions are all valid even if im technically disagreeing with them. i'm just sharing my own thoughts :)

UNPOPULAR (?) OPINION

(pls don't attack me for this 😭😭)

THE PERCY JACKSON SERIES WAS A PISS POOR ADAPTATION!!!

I would like to start by saying absolutely no hate on the actors!! They were perfect for their roles <3

I'm not just gonna be complaining the whole time, there were some things I did like and I do mention them as well.

1) the pacing was all off. I get that they only had 8 episodes to cram all that info and action into, but it really was WAYY too fast paced. The fight scenes didn't feel like fight scenes coz they were over in seconds, and just a lot of the info you're supposed to find out gradually or just know from context clues is outright said instead of shown and spaced out.

Also, just some of the dialogue was really cluncky and weird/unnecessary and made it very awkward to watch at times.

And then the only two long fight scenes dragged on and ended in ways that just completely disregarded a major character moment. Which leads me to no. 2

2) The arch scene. I actually really liked how they changed it to a shrine of Athena's in the show, it really showed how much Annabeth trusted her mother, and when Echidna was able to pass through anyway, the betrayal was a nice touch which really showed how much trouble they were really in.

HOWEVER!!! What I DIDN'T like, was that last fight scene with Echidna and the Chimera, which actually really upsets me coz it was our first decently lengthed fight scene. I didn't mind the fight overall, but the ending was a cop-out.

The scene in the book where he jumps out of the arch is supposed to show how much trust/faith he has in the gods and his father. He trusts that Poseidon will catch him. And yes, ik, Uncle Rick "thought it was closer" and didn't realise the river didn't go directly under the arch, but surely the fact that it wasn't closer holds that much more weight if he had jumped?

3) They completely butchered Grover, Annabeth, Sally and Gabe's characters.

Grover is supposed to be this scared but BRAVE and LOYAL satyr who loves nature and whose entire purpose is to PROTECT young demigods and find Pan (the god of the wild).

Instead, we get this guy who rats out his friend for doing something he didn't even do, AGREES WITH ARES about fucking WAR of all things (I get it was a ploy to get information but I'm still not really vibing coz it was just so out of character), and WAITS OUTSIDE till the fight is finished before running in and asking if it was over yet. And if all that wasn't bad enough, they've turned him into the exposition guy. Uncle Rick, does show don't tell mean nothing to you?? He deserved a lot better than what he got.

Annabeth in the books had so much depth and character dimension; she wanted to break free from her stereotypes (dumb blonde, girls can't fight/are weak etc); she had a lot of faith in the gods (especially her mother - I'm really glad this was shown in the show); she wanted a way to prove herself to the gods.

Instead her character is moulded down into a singular trait. 'Mean'. I personally think it's a step up from her movie counterpart's singular trait of 'girl', but they could also just do her one better and give her an actually fully fleshed out personality.

I understand that, due to her appearance, they obviously can't do the whole dumb blonde thing (which I really don't mind), but they could throw in some struggles about her race and the 'girls are weak' thing too. Obviously they'd have to be careful to handle it respectfully but it's definitely doable. Like, there are so many thing they can do with her character and all they did was make her mean.

I would have liked it to have been more obvious that she wanted to prove herself to the gods, because it's such a big reason why she chose to be part of the quest. Like, the bathroom scene should've made it more obvious that she was scoping him out to see if he was the leader of the quest she was prophesied to be in, instead of that stupid janky line about capture the flag.

I did, however, like that they got rid of her little crush on Luke, because the fandom ruined their sibling relationship because of that. (I can already see the arguments THATS gonna bring up lol). I interpreted her little crush on Luke as something similar to like when you'd have a teacher crush on primary school. A silly little crush because "they're pretty and were nice to me" kinda vibes. A platonic crush if you will ?

ANYWAYS, I'm glad they fixed that up, but I really would've liked to see her and Luke act more like siblings before he left. Like, half the confusion the first time round was coz we didn't get any proper sibling moments before (or after really) Percy came to the conclusion that Annabeth liked Luke. It just would've been a nice touch.

I also really didn't like the fight with Luke at the end (they changed WAYYYY too much) but the thing I dislike the most was that Annabeth was there. She wasn't supposed to be there. Half her struggle through the rest of the books was that she couldn't come to terms with the fact that Luke was on the Titan's side, and tried to hurt/kill them multiple times when they got in his way. It's supposed to be a slow process for her, but having her there would (realistically) speed up that process, and undermine her feelings and struggles from the books.

On another note, I didn't like how they dealt with Cerberus. It felt so unfeeling, when it was supposed to be a more emotional interaction. Annabeth loves dogs, and that was supposed to be one of the moments you learn more about her. It was supposed to be sad when they parted, but instead it was more of a "that thing is going to kill us, we need to get the fuck outta here" kind of situation.

One last thing for Annabeth coz this is getting long. The Fields of Asphodel scene was rubbish. If there had to be one of them stuck there, it should've been Grover. I truly believe he'd have the most regrets out of the three (eg. Thalia dying under his care, losing the teleportation pearl, trusting Luke, regret for ratting Percy out perhaps? Etc). But realistically they all would've planned roots. They each have regrets weighing them down. Anyways, I just thought it was stupid

Gabe is meant to be the absolute worst. He's meant to be an abusive asshole who couldn't give two shits about Sally and Percy. He's meant to be demanding and messy.

Instead we get this somewhat likeable guy whose worst crime is sitting in his chair for hours at a time. We're supposed to hate this guy, so why am I finding him kinda funny? Like yes, he's still kind of a dick, but he's not so irredeemable as he once was, and this version of him DEFINITELY doesn't deserve to be turned into a statue 😭😭

Like, miss ma'am, just divorce him, move out, turning him into a statue was so unnecessary in the show 😭😭

And I hate to say it, but the movies actually got him right.

And that leads me into Sally's character. In the books she's this brilliant woman with a heart of gold who loves her son more than anything. She married an abuser to protect her son from worse things, so he could grow up with a relatively normal childhood without fear of being hunted by monsters 24/7.

She's supposed to be a bit timid, a bit scared of Gabe because HES AN ABUSER. Sally isn't supposed to have her girlbossness yet! She hasn't gotten to the point where she can leave him (both because she's staying to protect Percy, and also because after being with someone like that for a prolonged period of time, it starts to get to you)

Side note - she's also not supposed to keep contact with Poseidon?? It kinda defeats the purpose of keeping Percy underwraps?? (I'm talking about that one flashback in the diner, it doesn't really make sense)

ANYWAYS!! Instead of some quality character development/growth, we get a character who unrealistically doesn't need it coz she isn't really a victim in the first place. They took away part of her character by taking away her trauma. The way that Sally and Gabe are portrayed really takes away from Sally, and the point that her character is at in the show doesn't make sense to her situation in the show's current timeline.

Also, the way Sally treats Percy in some of the flashbacks is fucking disgusting. THAT is NOT my Sally Jackson. My mother is emotionally/vocally abusive and neglectful, and that is exactly how she treats my neurodivergent younger brother. Maybe I'm projecting or looking into it too much, but seeing that in the show from one of my favourite characters in the books was so jarring, I almost started crying.

Because Sally is supposed to be the best mum, everyone loves her coz she's such a wonderful human being, and that's how she's been treating her son. It just makes me second guess how bad my own mum really is. Obviously everyone has their flaws, but getting angry and yelling at a child because he's scared/upset/doesn't want to do something has never been one of hers.

Alrighty, I'm gonna stop yabbering on coz I feel like this is WAYY too long, but I have a lotta thoughts and feelings about this coz PJO is my comfort fandom lol.

Please gimme any thoughts/opinions you like to share <33

[aloeverawrites]

The patriarchy says men can’t relate to women.

It says that you always have to put other men first, always.

Your wife is a nag, your sister is a bother and an annoyance, your daughter is a burden. When he says “women am I right?” about your family members, you’re supposed to nod and laugh along with him. Ally alongside a stranger over the women you’ve known for years because women, am I right? You’re both men. By the grace of his gender he understands you more then a family member ever could.

You can’t be interested in girly stuff, heaven forbid teenage girl stuff. You like bands until teenage girls are into them and then they’re posers and name the songs because get out of my space don’t you know we can’t be in the same space?? I can’t be like you. I can make horrible jokes about you, demean you, generally look down on you but I can’t be like you. That’s the sin.

Stay away from chick flicks, pink, anything that women have left their painted glittery fingerprints on. If your friend hands you her purse stand there with the most uncomfortable expression and make sure to project put upon expressions at every man on the vicinity so he knows you’re suffering.

Always make sure you’re acceptable to your male friends and male coworkers, they are your priority your social currency. And a woman trying to be your friend is just a pick me, the only reason a woman is trying to be around a man is so he might date her. They just want male approval. Those poor things. They want to be one of the boys. Because no girl can like beer and sports. Anyway move, can’t you see Saturdays are for the boys, we’re going to the man cave, the sanctuary from all the women, no girls allowed sign on the door. You look at your friend to see if he approves. He does, good.

You want to stop drinking but that’s how you bond with your men. Your statues is from being able to handle your liquor, being able to hurt yourself just enough that you’ve proven your manliness. You thought about going vegan but they’d make fun of you. Hurting other things is a part of it as well. You have to be the strongest one.

And men, if you like women. If you like hanging around your female friends, or your mom (you mamas boy) or your sister you’re a sissy. If you value women, care about their opinions or give advice on their hair or listen to their debates about the right dress, well you’re gay.

That’s the only explanation for caring about a woman.

You’re not a real man because to be a man is to be absent of anything “woman”. Men are from mars women are from Venus and we are completely, completely separate species and not the same one put down two paths of blue and pink.

There are so, so many differences between men and women there are too many to count I can’t even get into it and it’s not the fact that one calls themselves men and one calls themselves women. No thats… there has to be more than that.

And we hate the people who change from men and women because what do you mean the line is that thin. That there are “female” traits waiting in my dna, that we are the same species after all and our similarities are waiting in my bones.

Because then what keeps me from everything we joke about with her. All the violence of being a woman… that’s not me that’s not because I did everything right because I did all the man things and I followed all the rules. And the men and god forbid the girls who were secretly among us all the time, the gays ones the girlish ones well yeah we treated them like women. They didn’t follow the rules. It’s easy to be a woman but god please don’t treat me like one.

Because being a man is a set of rules of expectations lest you be thrown out but it’s also a biological fact, and you’ll always be one but ban estrogen because that could change.

We joke with our friends we perform correctly and at the end of the day it’s still that woman is human and it’s in your bones. Half of your worlds your cultures you try to keep yourself uninfected by it sneaks up your mind and into your heart disgusting. You’ve sunken your nails into your arm as though you can pull it out out your skin and when you lift them off, the lines they left on your skin they’re pink. No, no wait they’re darker you’re safe.

But when you look into your mirror and you look into your eyes.

Damn it.

You really shouldn’t have cried.

[brionysea]

when max is depressed we know something's wrong because lucas says with his words that he knows something's wrong but when mike is depressed we don't think anything of it because will's right next to him rolling his eyes about how stupid straight people are

[sincerely-sofie]

*silently slides Twig/Ark content onto your dash* *scurries away into the night*

(Read the rest under the cut!)

[bookshelf-in-progress]

Me, faced with a shiny new story idea: Save it for the Inklings Challenge, save it for the Inklings Challenge, please save it for the Inklings Challenge, I'm begging you please save it for the Inklings Challenge

[chickenisamazing]

People who hate kids are weirdos and cannot be trusted

[girlivealwaysbean]

it would feel so nice to work towards a career that has meaningful impact and makes millions of people happy