#jax was there 3rd out of the people we know

[jaxxys-doll]

I wonder if Jax and Queenie knew each other, since they both like bugs… I wonder if Jax’s obsession with caterpillars might tie into it… might be a stretch though, just weird that the only other character who’s shown to talk about bugs a lot is Kinger… and Queenie got him to like insects…

[cinnamon-stixs]

It's time for another addition of 'A new episode of something cinna really likes just came out so now they have to rant about it!

(Spoilers for tadc episode 4)

-ragatha trying to teach gangle to pitch auughh

-"You're wasting your time raggy" SHUT UP

-yesss chew his ass out ragatha

-This episode was such a huge w for us abstradgedy shippers

-side tangent, I loooove gangle's voice

-Her signature catchphrase!!

-"The curse of the violent psychopath butcher!" Bro is trying SO hard

-No fr it's so funny that caine only has the human emotion capacity to equate 'mature' to 'scary'.

-THERE WAS A SUGGESTION BOX THIS WHOLE TIME?!

-Not the zooble pinata...

-THIS SCREENSHOT IS KILLING ME LMAOAOAO

-Why are bubble's and caine's tongues connected...

-NOOO KINGER SITS IT OUTTT QnQ we get like no content of him in this episode I'm so sad

-"You can shut up now! :D"

-"Being a shift manager was my job at one point" LORE?!

-As someone looking to go into the culinary service field, love the mention of non-slip shoes

-I'm such a sadist when it comes to Jax. (Also amy come get your man off the floor)

-GET MY WIFE OUT OF THERE?! THOSE ARE FUCKING 3RD DEGREE BURNS!! THAT'S LITERALLY BOILING OIL!!

-This zesty ass man.

-PUNISHMENT?! GANGLE WOAH.

-GANGLE PULL HER OUT!!

-"It's called a manic episode!" So true queen. I love how this episode really pushes the bpd allegory gangle's masks have

-"This is really weird" YA THINK?

-Zooble burning their hand :(

-I love orbsman. I also love that they can just understand him for some reason.

-Jax constantly checking the clock is so me

-"i'm addicted :3"

-High ass ragatha. Oh I love you high ragatha.

-I THOUGHT THIS WASNT A HORROR ADVENTURE

-abstrabbit crumbs yayyyyy!!!

-"Caine's not gonna do anything malicious, it's not in his nature" Just a line I wanna put a pin in.

-GUMMIGOO NOOO. HE DOESN'T REMEMBER HER IM GONNA KMS

-I can't even blame her for being so awkward. Like imagine watching your friend die and then they show up, no memory whatsoever, at your fucking job

-"She's flirting with the gummy guy." this one line is gonna spark so much ragapom and funnygummy art, i just know it.

-I love that ragatha's more honest in calling people out while high. Go off queen.

-"I wish someone would flirt with me.." I WILL!!! I WILL!!!

-The occasional cracking sounds when gangle is annoyed is SUCH GOOD FORESHADOWING

-"... Does this count as a bus?"

-GLOINK QUEEN!!!!!

-She named all her kiddddsss :(

-"well that doesn't really sound like a can-do attitude to me!" "it's not."

-"You're better when you're sad" KILL YOURSELF NOW!!

-Nothing to say here I just like this screenshot

-Gangle wanted to be a comic artist in life, but gave up on the dream.

-WHAT IS GOING ON

-"Huffing paint?! AND NOT WAITING UNTIL A DESIGNATED BREAK?!"

-"I miss my horses" Ragatha probably had horses of her own in life

-"No offense, but you're kind of annoying when you have your happy mask." You're sleeping on the couch tonight Ragatha.

-Someone get her a therapist, and I DON'T mean Caine.

-"Yeah that clock's broken." good job queen

-Why is there ANY information on gloink reproduction. And is that the sex joke goose was talking about?

-"I like.. hate you, but I don't want you to hate me" So real!! ow!!

-The little casual moment between jax and pomni, and all of the characters in this episode, makes me so happy.

-Me core

-Pomni has such a big heart I love her so fucking much.

-"Oh Ragatha.. I love her, but after a while it gets hard to tell how genuine she's actually being" THIS IS SUCH A GOOD LINE!!! I love how it shows how Ragatha is really trying her best, but she's been worn down so much over the years that they can tell her kindness is a mask, sort of like gangle's comedy mask.

-(Also gangle said 'i love her' in reference to ragatha, w for the gangle x ragatha shippers)

-real.

-I love how we get to see zooble's softer side in this episode.

-Gangle's not having a good time: the musical

-Again, pomni is just so sweet :(

-Ok but why does this ending sequence eat so hard

-EXCUSE ME

-I could go into a whole rant abt how this ending could possibly hint to all the cast being dead, and how this ending is a sort of recreation of Gangle's death, but I'm not sure goose would do that. It's a plausible theory after this episode, but i don't think the "They're all dead and living in a digital purgatory" theory fits the themes of the show well.

-Gangle chooses to be honest, even when faced with possible consequences.

-ROYALTEETH CRUMBS!!! I like to imagine Caine and Kinger went on their own little date adventure :3

-C&A logo on Caine's computer

-Family guy death pose and a reference to that one weird bootleg caine costume

-"and now I don't think anybody wants to talk to me anymore" My autistic ass relates to that a little too much

-"I still like talking to you" AHHHHHHHHHH <3

-"I always like seeing what you draw" CRYING

Overall, I thought episode 4 was really good. Probably my least favorite so far, really just because of the slower pacing. I can't wait to see what's next!!

[ghostdiva]

TADC Ep 4 Trailer Dropped

I've taken many screenshots, and it's time to theorize about how I think the episode will go.

if I'm right, then there will be spoilers ahead, so read at your own volition.

now, I think that for this adventure, Caine utilized the Suggestion Box, after getting the feedback from Zooble that no one really liked his adventures.

However Caine, ever desperate to keep his guests happy and entertained, takes multiple suggestions at once, and turns them into the retail hell the circus crew is about to experience.

before that tho, I think Gangle gets some advice from Ragatha

This advice might backfire considering what happens later.

Gangle is also given a new mask by Zooble, who brings her to their room to give it to her.

Gangle Checks out the new mask, figuring out how it functions in comparison to her comedy mask. my personal guess is that it makes her more confident and assertive, which might boost her moral, but change her attitude in a possibly negative way.

also a small side note that's completely unrelated: there's not a single shot in the trailer that shows Kinger in this adventure. So it's possible he either sits this one out, or just straight up doesn't get much screen time. We got a small clip of Kinger in the circus, but that was it.

Anyway, as Gangle is trying out her new mask, her and Zooble's absence prompt Pomni, Jax, and Ragatha to go see what's up.

Jax and Ragatha will likely question Gangle about the new mask. Pomni might voice her curiosities on how it works too (it's only Pomni's 3rd day in the digital world, so there's a lot she still might not know yet).

Nonetheless, after checking in with Gangle and Zooble, they all head back to the main area, where Caine sends them to work at Spudsy's.

Orbsman is probably the "quest giver". though this time it's not really a quest, it's more like minimum wage food service hell. despite that fact, he still assigns the employee roles to everyone, making Gangle the manager.

Gangle, I think, would be sheepish about this role at first, however the assertiveness and confidence from the new mask helps push her to step up to the plate. So Gangle starts assigning different tasks to everyone. Ragatha, Jax, and Zooble seem to take on tasks like prepping and making food for the orders, like frying the burger patties, assembling the burgers, etc. and Pomni, who can't cook to save herself, ends up running one of the tills at the counter.

and Jax runs the drive-thru for a bit.

eventually, customers start to come in, most of them being wooden artist dolls. However, Caine did reuse some NPC's for this one, which is unfortunate for those who remember them.

idk how to make gif's here, but aside from the gloinks pulling up to the drive-thru, I think Pomni will end up taking Gumigoo's order. Pomni is understandably surprised to see the NPC she bonded with in the second episode, as she literally startles so hard she falls over.

Incidentally, Gumigoo probably doesn't remember Pomni at all, and Pomni might struggle to hold herself together when she realizes it.

Like, look at her. she looks like she's emotionally breaking, but forcing a smile because well, customer service. She also could just be happy to see him alive. I think she might try to sneak off to see if Gumigoo remembers her at all.

idk what else this image could be, outside of like, picking trash up from the ground or something.

Jax also seems to genuinely hate the Fast Food Adventure, in fairness, very few poeple enjoy the fast food industry.

he also takes a moment to cause some mischief

Anyway, onto the main plot. this episode is about Gangle. and with the pressure of being a manager, Gangle might start to boss people around a bit.

there are a lot of shots of characters looking like they need a break, especially Ragatha.

I think it's possible that Ragatha gets tired and worn down from milling about and completing orders. and despite Gangle trying to hype her up, Ragatha just can't summon the energy to keep going. Poor Ragatha is clearly exhausted, and needs a break to like, put her head down for a bit and relax.

Gangle continues to be somewhat bossy, her behavior worsening as time goes on. we see this as Gangle get progressively more unsettling, almost acting crazed whenever someone complains or voices a problem they're having.

Gangle probably starts off trying to hype up the others to get them to do what she needs them to do.

However, none of them really see Gangle as a source of authority, and thus don't take her seriously until she starts to lose her composure.

in this clip, she seems to say the word "now". and look at her. she's clearly struggling with the stress of wrangling everyone, and getting them to do what has to get done for things to flow properly.

However, (except for maybe Pomni) everyone on this adventure hasn't worked in the food industry, or any job for that matter, in years. they've gone on wild adventures every day instead, which is wildly different. on adventures, everyone is kinda left to their devices, to do what they want within the general confines of the adventure. Following orders, and doing monotonous, intensive tasks, both physically, and mentally, is not something they're used to doing. at all.

Thus Gangle struggles to get everyone to do what she needs to, and snaps from the stress.

I think after she snaps, the mask breaks, leaving Gangle with her tragedy mask. so she goes outside to get some fresh air, startling Pomni.

I think Pomni and Gangle chat for a bit, since that seems to be a theme. Maybe Gangle will just be expressing remorse for treating everyone poorly while wearing the mask. she might feel guilty for pushing them all as hard as she did.

and Gangle carries that guilt with her after the adventure ends too.

it seems Zooble has words to share with her tho, so it looks like she gets to have 2 heart to hearts, maybe.

[charmingsoa]

■ Gunslinger ■

          Ch. 3

✶ Jax Teller/OC multi-chapter story ✶

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Author’s note :  Hello again! So, I decided to change this story around a little. First off, I changed what Carter looked like, Mabel’s name is now Madison, and I also deleted the original 3rd and 4th chapters. I didn’t like where it was going so hopefully this will gel better. I also created a taglist that you can add your name to if you would like to be tagged for the story. I hope you all enjoy the latest chapter  :)  _________________________________________________

Fists pounding on the front door was not how I wanted to start my morning.

I had been up half the night with Madison, cleaning up vomit and trying to break her fever. By the time she finally crashed, it was almost sunrise and I was scheduled to be at the studio by 9:00. I ignored the knocking at first, hoping they would just go away, figuring they had the wrong house. Wishful thinking on my part because the knocking only seemed to get louder and more inpatient. I hastily pulled my robe over my sleep shirt, stomping down the stairs. I looked out the kitchen window, watching as a man and woman, both dressed in business casual attire stood on my porch. Badges hung on their shirt collars, DCS in dark, bold letters catching my eye.

I took a step back. Why would DCS be at my door this early in the morning? Why would CPS be at my door at all? This wasn’t my first time dealing with DCS, but this was my first time as a mother having them at my door. Protective services were at my mom’s house all the time growing up. Claims of abuse, neglect, the list goes on and fucking on. Some of the claims were bogus – made up by people that my mom and her boyfriend of the week pissed off. Then there were times when I prayed that they would show up. The abuse at the hands of her lovers would get to be too much and some marks are just too hard to hide.

Taking a deep breath, a hesitantly cracked open the door, “Can I help you?”

The man stood a little taller, his face remaining stoic. “Yes - are you Carter Teller?” I nodded my head, the door still cracked. “I’m Benjamin Fagen and this is Heather Letcher, we are with the department of children’s services. We received an anonymous call regarding the child that lives at this residence, Madison Teller. The caller stated that the child is being neglected and left in dangerous situations.”

My heart sank. “Neglect?” I muttered. “Someone is accusing me of neglecting my fucking child.” My anger rising. “Who the fuck was the anonymous person?”

“We are not at the liberty to say, ma’am.” The woman spoke.

This was ridiculous. I may not be a perfect mother but I make damn sure to always be there and protect my child. “Mrs. Teller, the caller stated that your daughter has been left alone while you are at your place of employment, Cara Care Productions. They also stated that members of a local motorcycle gang are around your daughter while in the possession of guns and drugs.”

“First of all-“ I pulled open the door, stepping closer to the two. “I would never leave my fucking daughter alone, not even for a fucking second. Secondly, the “local motorcycle gang” are members of her family. They would never put her life in danger.”

The man sighed, “Mrs. Teller, we just have to fo-“

“No-“ I interrupted. “I understand that this is your job but I don’t appreciate you coming to my house, at the crack of fucking dawn. Banging on my door like you’re a fucking ATF agent while my daughter is upstairs sick in bed. You can tell whoever you report to and also tell the person that filed the complaint that they can shove it up their asses and fuck the hell off.” I slammed the door in their faces, my back hitting the wooden structure once it was closed.

I don’t know if it’s because I barely slept or the fact that someone had the balls to say my child was being neglected, but I started to cry. The frustration from the encounter had come to a boiling point and my only outlet was to cry. My job was not the typical occupation that other parents held but it allowed me to keep a roof over Madison’s head and make sure she had food to eat every day. She was very well taken care of and loved to the moon and back. The anonymous person wasn’t concerned for her well-being. This person – the anonymous coward wanted to hurt me…

“This is bullshit, Carter!”

I ran my hand through my tangled hair – my head pounding as I watched the scene unfold in front of me. As if the day couldn’t get worse, Luann had called an hour after the DCS situation, yelling and screaming that the feds were raiding the warehouse. I didn’t bother changing out of my pajama shirt, just pulling on a pair of shorts as I packed Madison up. I dropped her off at Gemma’s since Anita was there and raced the warehouse, finding the place surrounded by unmarked police cars and FBI vans. Some of the newer girls huddled outside the building, watching with wide eyes as the men and women made their way in and out, computers, files, and paperwork in their hands. Jax’s bike was parked next to Luann’s convertible, still warm from his ride in.

He had no clue of what happened earlier this morning. I debated on telling him, afraid that he would erupt. Madison was his daughter too and he needed to know that someone was trying to spew a false narrative of how we cared for Maddie. “Oh, thank god!” Luann announced, rushing towards me. She pulled me tightly into her shaking body, tears seeping through my shirt.

I looked at Jax as I held onto Luann. He simply shook his head, leaning against the wall. Luann was in deep shit and Jax knew that it was his job to see if it could be eradicated. She was a first nine’s old lady – Jax owed it to Otto to keep Luanne protected and out of trouble.

“I’m sorry to pull you away from the baby.” She sniffed. “I didn’t know who else to call –“

“It’s okay.” I reassured.

She pulled away and started walking towards some of the other talent, comforting them as they watch their careers possibly go down the drain. “She’s freaking out.” I stepped closer to Jax. “What’s the plan?”

He stayed silent, shrugging his shoulders as his eyes did the talking. “You promised Otto that you would make sure nothing bad happens, Jax. Feds raiding this place-“I paused. “They’re gonna shut her down and that’ll be the end of her business. She has nothing else.” “You think I don’t know that?” His blue eyes stared into mine. “I’ll do what I can.”

I looked off to the side, shaking my head in anger at his little outburst. “And I don’t want you getting involved either.” His voice stern. “That’s the last fucking thing I need right now.”

“She’s like a mother to me, Jax-“ I spoke. “If she needs my help, then I’m gonna help her no matter what. You’re not the boss of me, babe. If I want to help Luann then that’s my fucking business- not yours, the clubs, nobody’s…”

I adjusted my sleeping daughter on my hip as we exited the store. I had to run a few errands before going home, not wanting to leave Madison with Gemma for the night. I didn’t bother to tell Jax that she was sick – not like he would have done anything. I also didn’t tell him about the DCS visit. He was already pissed about the CaraCara raid, telling him about the visit would only set him off further. I quickly buckled Maddie into her car seat, careful not to wake her up as I did so.

“Cute kid.”

I jumped in surprise, quickly turning around to find the source of the voice. “Who knew a porn star and an outlaw biker could make such a cute, innocent kid.” Georgie stood in front of me, his tall henchman standing close behind. “She’s gonna be some looker when she’s older.”

My hand immediately reached into my bag, feeling the cool metal of the gun as I wrapped my fingers around the handle. We were in a busy parking lot but that wouldn’t stop me from pulling it out and blasting holes into the fuckers. “You need to get the fuck away from me and my daughter before I fucking kill you.”

Georgie smiled, a soft chuckle leaving his lips. “You’re cute, you know that.” My heart leaped in my chest as he stepped closer. “I wouldn’t have to approach you like this if you would just join my crew and leave that old whore you’re working for. I can give you so much more – more money – more pleasure.” His voice lowering. “I’ve seen your work, Carter. I know how well your pretty little mouth works. I would love to just sink myself into that pussy of yours – see why Teller and all the men fawn over you so much.”  

My stomach rolled with nerves and nausea as he spoke. Those around us looked on as I kept my hand in my bag, ready to pull the gun out any minute. “I want to help you, Carter. I want to make you the star you deserve to be.”

“I’d rather be one of Ernest Darby’s street whores than ever work for your company.”

A sickening smile stayed on his pudgy pace, “Never say never sweetheart.”

[estro-gem]

I know I’ve already commented on your post… but I.. I need I just I HAVE to lap praises I just YOU’RE BLESSING THE BUNNYDOLL FANDOM AND I’M NOT ATTEMPTING TO SPEAK FOR EVERYONE HERE BUT OHHH I JUST INHALE YOUR WRITING AND I’M SURE ATLEAST SOME PEOPLE CAN AGREE. ILL BE EATING IT UP EVERYTIME LIKE A WHOLE THANKSGIVING TURKEY EVERYTIME YOU POST.

I.

I very much hope this ain’t like obsessive but I have compiled some of my favorite fanfiction moments of yours because I’m hopeless and they take up too much space in my head 💔💔

The entire concept of jax kissing Ragatha’s wrist In the snake and the water spring actually makes me want to get up and backflip a solid 6 feet in the air. That visual. Good LORD

“Like it’s a chore for you to manhandle your doll.” (Probably not a correct line, this is off the top of my head) HELLO?? GANGLE GOING FOR THE JUGULAR HERE. GOOD FOR HER.

The entirety of eyes. Specifically whatever VERY VAGUE impression of vulnerability and/or seriousness jax was attempting to muster at the end. IF THATS EVEN WHAT YOU CAN CALL IT??

‘I’m not your doll.’ ‘Yes she is. She always will be’ (this DID actually happen IN THE CANON I was ACTUALLY the wallpaper in Ragatha’s room and it was an honor to be there.)

If you made it through my rambling, what I’m trying to get at thank you so much for sharing your beautiful writing with everyone this platform. Always in the top three highlights of my week when you come out with another absolute BANGER. Have a sweet day/night. or who knows, you could exist in a pocket dimension for amazing ethereal angelic human beings with neither. My bets are on the 3rd.

Thakuiu 💕💕💕🍓🍓❤️❤️🫶🫶

I'm just a regular dude, my dude🤭

I appreciate your praises very much. It's nice when someone shares what they like in the stories too! 'Ramble' as much as you like, I have no right to judge/say anything about it - this platform shouldn't be a chore/worry, right? We are all having fun here♥️

It's lovely to see people enjoy my lil' fanfic-collection! I don't mind comments or asks/messages at all.

Now, you'll see me contradict what I just said as I confess something:👀

I NEVER know whether I should post answers to these kind of messages.🥲 I wouldn't want anyone feeling exposed... but I also wouldn't want anyone to think that I don't care enough to show appreciation.

It's frustrating, but maybe I'll figure it out eventually - until then, I'll just go with what I believe is best at that time.

I still don't really know what I'm doing when it comes to interactions on social platforms (as embarrassing as it is for me to admit).

I'm literally left at the mercy of the public.

Heh, if you hadn't noticed, I 'ramble' too.🤣

[gamerbunny1996]

The Heart of the City

Chapter Three:

Taylor’s POV

I was working on one of the cars when I heard yelling coming from the group. Getting out of the hood of the car I see Rick run by with a gun. Maggie then ran up to me. “We have people at the gate, come on, we might need your help.” She said to me, throwing my rag to the side. I ran with Maggie up to the front gate.

Once I got there I saw a group I know all too well. It was the group I ran into a few weeks back at the house I was staying in. They noticed me and started to shout “Hey we met before let us in we need a place to stay!” The one I know as Jade said. My new group looked at me with angry eyes. “Okay I don’t know ye all I know is ye stealing mah stuff and taking mah only dug food I had for mah dug so I’m not helping ye at all” I said turning away ready to walk away. I stop when I hear one of the guys say “Please let us in, we have a pregnant woman, a dog and an injured one.” Everyone lowered their weapons. I stayed still when Maggie spoke up. “You can stay but only till the person who is injured is healed and the baby is at least one then you're out of here.” Then they opened the gate.

The group walked past me. One by one I see each one pass by me. Last was the girl, Jade. She turned around and smiled an evil smile mouthing the words “I will always win bitch.” She then turned around and continued to walk away. That was weird. She thinks she is stronger than me and that makes me laugh.

Walking back over to the car I was working on I see Maggie talking to that Jade bitch. They noticed me walking up to them and Maggie waved at me. “Hey Taylor, what are you up to?” Maggie asked me, grabbing my rag off the ground I looked up at the two. “Fixing this car so we can use it on runs” I said emotionlessly. Maggie nodded and walked away leaving me and Jade alone. I turned around and started to work on the car. “My job around here is going on runs.” Jade said to me. Looking up from the car, I looked her dead in the eye “Cool now let me finish this in peace please and thank ye” I said going back to what I was doing. Jade huffed and stayed put “You know I’m great with a gun,” she said. I just ignored her. “Jax can ye please hand me some water? '' I said to my baby boy, He ran to get me some more water.

Jade got mad and walked away to go bug someone else. Jax came back with my water and I started to work again. Jax layed down under the car with his head out to keep away from the hot sun. I started to hum a song that was stuck in my head.

Carol POV

Me and some of the girls are outside washing and drying clothes. We looked up and saw some of the guys talking and watching something. The rest of the girls noticed as well and looked over to what they were looking at. I followed the gaze of everyone and saw Taylor half way in a car hood.

She has a red rag in her back pocket with really short shorts on. I see why the guys are looking now. Looking back at the group of guys I see some of them argue. Once I looked at my group I saw a girl walk up to us.

“What do you think of that Taylor girl?” she asked us. One of the new girls named Amy responded “ I think she is awesome. I feel like she can save us if needed” I nodded in agreement. “What do you think of her?” I asked her if she looked at me. “I’ll tell you what I think of her. She is bad. She will turn on us and kill the weak of us and steal things. Taylor stabbed my thigh just to scare my group a while back. We should kick her out or even kill her in her sleep. Everyone was shocked by her response. Beth then tried to defend her. “Yeah she can be mean but that’s just who she is. Just like one of our own we have someone just like that he can be mean but he does well” Beth argued at Jade.

This was getting a little out of hand so I got up to get one of the guys to help me split everyone up. I don’t get why people get so mad at Taylor. She is a little weird but I feel like she can help this group a lot.

3rd person POV

“She is good at working with a car,” Daryl said.

“She got a good ass,” Merle said.

“She is good looking but not my type” one of the new guys named Nate said.

“Really not your type? You're dating Jade! She is a huge bitch.” The leader of the new group said.

“I would date her,” Daryl said walking away.

“Let’s all go back to work now,” Rick said.

All the guys went their own ways to do the job they are assigned to. The girls all went their own way. Now Taylor is the only one still fixing the car without anyone watching. But she has a feeling that someone is watching close by.

Taylor’s Pov

I can feel a stare into my back. I looked around and I didn’t see no one. Going back to working I heard someone talking close by. “We need her gone, and now.” Someone said. I walked closer to where the conversation was happening. “Why is Rick the best here? I know I saw her fight three walkers at once and everyone here loves her.” A different voice said. So Rick and another are talking about me. “That new girl Jade told me she had bad news. Taylor stabbed her in the leg just so she can get all their stuff. She could do the same, maybe worse. I don’t want to risk it.” Rick said. So Jade is behind this I see how it is. “Rick you can say whatever you want but it’s up to everyone” I hear the mystery man say.

Slowly backing away I went to finish up the car and then show everyone they need me more than I need them. This is one battle no one should try and win. Jade will learn who the stronger one is.

? POV

“It’s all clear now, let’s go.” Kaede said looking out the window. We grabbed our stuff and ran out the door. We are going to find a place to live after a year or so of being out here. All I can do now is hope we can make it.

“We should go west, that looks like a clear path,” Tofu said.

“That means people most likely went down that way. Let's go south it seems calm but also it looks like no one went down that way” Kaede said back.

“Let’s have more fun where there are a lot of walkers. Let's go east.” Pip said.

They all argued about which way to go but I have a feeling we should go north. They would just think it's a bad idea. I just started to walk North and if they follow great if not oh well. My goal is to find Taylor, if someone finds her they will go insane from her personality. Taylor may seem mean but she only wants to protect herself and the ones she loves.

My group noticed I was walking away and tried to catch up. We stayed silent for a while and Kaede started to talk. ̈So why are we going North ̈ she said, walking next to me. I stayed quiet. My only focus is Taylor. Tofu laughed “Because he loves her." She said in a sing-song voice.”̈Well, that's not the reason why he picked this way but it's true” Kaede said back. This is going to be a long way with these guys.

[wytfut]

Wedding Car

Another little adventure came up last night, that I participated in...

thru the years, our 1936 Ford, has been involved with a few weddings. 

Buddy Mark Hutchins texted and wanted to know if our car was available for a wedding.  A friend of his knew Mark was a car guy, and would probably know of someone, who’d have an old cool looking vehicle....

And he did... us. 

I like doing weddings. 

Many folks have old treasured cars. For good memories, investments, activities, a hobby to keep busy. 

Unless you are very rich, the investment sort of reasoning, is usually a loss, or if you are very lucky with your purchases. The vehicles that are in my range will not create any high profits. And most total restorations and/or modified have sunk so much money into the vehicle they will never get their money back. Extremely hi dollar vehicles on the other hand will create profits, but the market has to demand it with each individual vehicle. 

For example currently, the early 2000′s Ford GTs are commanding huge profits. And because of that, those very same Ford GT’s are coming out “for sale” by the truck load....   this could eventually flood the market value down. 

People who usually do car hobby this way, do not have emotional attachments to their vehicle. 

Car show guys are hard to figure, but make sense on the surface. I don’t really want to get into any depth here,  Other than an observation....  These owners are to an extent, slaves to their cars, only to show them and particapate in Car Club events (usually more shows). 

I’ve done car shows. Usually just because someone asked. I don’t do them regular by any means, and if I do one, I prefer something like a show and shine like “Culvers” every friday night. No hoopla, not huge amounts of folks, or cars. Just show up, look at everyone elses, maybe talk to a few folks about their cars,  and leave. 

What I like about wedding parties.... it gives another purpose to your collectible. At car shows, my Pop loved folks looking at his car, and talking about the “36″. He’d even go so far and let them sit in it if asked. 

Now when I do show, I’ll let them even sit in the rumble seat. Yes, it does indeed create wear and tear, but how many folks can actually say they sat in a rumble seat. I know Pop would just love this attitude I’ve taken. As do all of his grandsons.

Our “36″ is not a museum piece. Or better than new. Sometimes I don’t feel its good enough to show. I call it “crispy”. It has a great look from 10′. Up close you are going to see missing upholstery, deep chips in paint, spider webbing, and daily scratches and rubs. Believe me, I have no idea where they all come from, but between Pops age at the end, myself, and my Pop’s grandsons all drivers.... stuff is going to happen. Maybe someday down the road, we’ll paint the old girl again and fix the issues. 

Its been restored twice in the time we’ve had it. Its on its 3rd engine in the same amount of time. 

Wedding parties, love this car. It has a “class” look to it. Vintage. Not very common (1936 are orphan a little bit, and I don’t know why... marketing?)  And it cleans up nicely. 

Ellenore and her new Husband Jax, just adored our ride last nite. We even had a side trip to under the front doors of the State Capital, for some extra photos. I don’t know photography, but the lighting there was beautiful. All and any colors just popped.

Elle actually wanted to ride in the rumble seat, but didn’t .... “my vanity, wont allow my hair to get messed up in the back seat” .....   made me laugh.

We all hopped in the cab. Its a small cab, but it can be done, and has been done many times before.  

I had cleaned the cab before the wedding, and was very sure it was good to go. Unfortunately Elle’s dress caught some grease (I didn’t even think about it) off the top of the transmission (bottom of the stick). And somehow got some on her finger.  She took it all in stride, and grease on her dress apparently was on a hidden side, as I kept looking for it, although I saw in when she was in the car. 

The “36″ can be notorious for giving me fits at the wrong time, but performed flawlessly. The past few years not so much though. 

I noted to myself for future reference.... got to get brake lites fixed again (switch issue), clutch is due for adjustment, and so are the mechanical brakes. 

The “36″ was far from “wedding ready” when Mark called/texted. I had taken the starter button out of it AGAIN, last August. Since I had converted the “36″ to 12 volt (I had honestly not noticed this) it started eating the starter buttons on the floor. I finally figured it out last summer that the huge amps of 12 volt were basically blasting the starter buttons. 

With my back in such poor shape during this time... I never got back to reassembly. Because of that, it was filthy... just nasty (building is far from air tight. Laying on the floor of a 1936 Ford coupe is not pain free.

I put a call out to all of my Pop’s  grandsons.... and 2 responded immediately. Brennan said he’d get it back together, and Devin said he’d get her all cleaned up. 

As I had envisioned using a solenoid between battery and starter button worked perfectly. Brennen did a wonderful job of installing. Then I sat and watch Devin polish the old girl all up.... 

This was a couple weeks ago....    I do have a good crew to lean on. These guys got it done.... 

I’ve been thinking, (I know, I need to quit doing that), about organizing (like I have nothing else to do) a wedding car group. Other folks with same thoughts about being involved with weddings. Elle told me that none of the wedding shops had any sources for wedding cars, and even called a few automotive shops. 

I don’t understand why this is so....  

well if I get time... maybe I’ll pursue this....

[drabbles-mc]

Hoping this will be a fun distraction for you -

I don’t know if we’ve touched on the meme about the giving up their jacket (damn, Jackie! I can’t control the weather!) but now….now I have discovered a previously unforeseen 3rd option:

Tell me - who is the first on to give up their jacket, who does it after seeing someone else do it, who says Damn Jackie!, and who does this^^^ whichever motorcycle men you feel like including. And I hope Nero and his slutty cardigans get an honorable mention.

The way I read the comic before the text and immediately my brain was like, "Juice Ortiz, my beloved." 😂😂 I just know that he would be tossing his jacket off so fast. Would he think back on it later and be like, "Hmm. I probably could've given it to her instead,"? Absolutely. But that's okay. I love him anyway. 😂

You mention Nero and now I'm cackling. Because I'm just picturing him OF COURSE giving his girl his slutty cardigan to wear!! Of course he would!! He takes off one slutty cardigan to reveal a second, sluttier cardigan underneath. 😌

Angel is a toss-up between "Damn, Jackie" and throwing his coat to the wind. It depends on the day and also how well he knows the girl and whether or not he's trying to score. New girl??? New CUTE girl??? He's tossing that shit so fast. Girl he knows?? Girl he's already dating??? She's getting curved so fast. Damn, Jackie to the max. 😂

We have canon evidence that EZ would hand over his coat. I still think that giving Emily a sleeveless kutte in a freezer was next to pointless but like hey! He tried! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ All those brains and still a goddamn himbo. He's lucky he's pretty.

Gilly will also hand over his jacket. If it's really that cold he'll probably be a bit of a grump about it but he'll still do it. He will also call out any of the guys who don't follow suit. He will be brutal about it and honestly?? Love that for him. And for me because the idea of getting toasty in one of Gilly's hoodies will give me enough serotonin to survive the day.

I don't know why my brain is telling me that Coco would be one to have a "Damn, Jackie" moment. Not because he's an asshole *cough* like angel *cough* but because he is also just so fucking cold the idea of offering up his jacket wouldn't cross his mind. Like in his heart he would give it to you but he's too busy being cold for his brain to get him there 😂 He might get the hint if he sees someone else do it first.

I also picture Bishop not only being the type to offer up his coat, but to be shaking his head and absolutely roasting any of the guys who don't do the same. He and Gilly don't always have a lot in common but in that moment they truly do bond over raking Angel over the coals.

I also picture Happy being somewhat the same way. He'd get there eventually, though. It might take him a minute but eventually he would notice and the light bulb would go off above his head and he'd hand it over. Slow on the uptake but lord do we love him anyway.

The way I can see Jax as all three of these options at different points in his life. Like, very young teenager Jax is throwing his coat. Won't even think about it he will just get rid of it. Gemma is always wondering where all his fucking hoodies went. When he gets a little older he hits his "Damn, Jackie" fuckboy phase. And eventually he ages out of that to the jacket-sharing phase. Like a fine wine you gotta wait for the payoff.

Opie, the man who wears five layers at all time in the California heat, does not recognize the fact that other people might be cold. He WILL have to see someone else do the thing first. But then he will sacrifice one of his five thousand layers. Never the beanie, though.

Miguel is a "Damn, Jackie" type of motherfucker. This is true to me because I don't like him. 😂😂😂😂😂

But that's okay because Nestor will, in fact, hand over his coat. Braided King. 😌

Also. Clay would never. I just don't buy it. He could see every other guy doing it and he just wouldn't. Disappointed but not surprised.

Tig would. Depending on the scenario he might have to see someone else do it first to get the hint but you and I both know the man would do it. There would be a joke about how he'd rather be taking clothes off of you rather than putting him on but he wouldn't let you freeze.

I needed these chuckles today. I will be laughing about this for a while 😂😂

[kazuichis-whore]

Gundham x male!reader

Warnings: Death

Summary: Ya trying to get a date with Gundham <3

Sunflower Seeds

This takes place after the second class trial

You have had your eye on Gundham since you've all arrived at the island. Ever since the free times you've had, you always spent them with Gundham. If not Gunham, then Kazuichi, which made Kazuichi a bit upset since all I did was talk about Gundham, and Kazuichi wasn't really fond of him. Since the killings have started to happen, you've only grown closer to him and his 'Dark Devas of Destruction'. This wasn't the best for your heart, many times you thought it would explode when you were close to Gundham.

You see, you'd love to confess to Gundham, but you weren't entirely sure if he was into guys even in the slightest. You could just walk up to him and ask "Hey are you gay? Bi maybe?", but that is too straightforward and weird. So you settled on just keeping these feelings to yourself and just being a close friend of his. That is until Chiaki caught on to me.

It was a cool morning and everyone was either waking up or already heading to the restaurant. You had barely got out of your cottage before Chiaki got in your face.

"Hey, (Y/N). Can I ask you something? In private...", you hated that term, 'in private'. It usually meant that something bad was going to happen, but you trusted that Chiaki wouldn't say or do anything weird.

"Uhm... Sure. Come in" I moved aside so Chiaki could enter. She immediately cornered me. "Do you like Gundham?" She seemed so confident in the question. I was shocked and frozen, I studdered before I even got out a comprehensive sentence. "Whawhawahaa?! How... How did you know? Am I that obvious..?" She backed off with a soft smile. "No, it took me a while to figure it out. Your really good at hiding your romantic feelings. Anyway, Akane and I want to help you and Gundham get together."

"Thanks, Chiaki, but how are you two gonna do that??" There's no way that they could set us up, right? Dumb question. "Akane already found out Gundham is bisexual, but he only likes people he's known for a while and is close to, so you definitely have a chance with him. All I need to do now is convince him to go to the beach with you." What "Wait wait wait, how did you find out he's bi?" "Akane just asked and he was fine with answering" Of course they just asked.

"We can have you and Gundham meeting up at night and Akane and I could set up some lights in the sand and a picnic" Chiaki looked up as she was thinking out loud. "But what about Monomuka? We aren't allowed to be out of the hotel resort after 10 pm." She just smiled, "I'll appeal. He enjoys teen romance so there's a good chance that he'll let us all be out after the curfew", "How do you know he likes teen rom-", "That's not important right now, meet with Gundham at the beach around 10:30 pm." She seemed so determined. I agreed and we both made our way to the restaurant together

Of course, we were a little late. Gundham was the first to notice us, I think he was staring at the door... "The rest of the mortals are here." God his voice was hot. Kazuichi looked over at us "Finally! Gundham and Akane were about to go looking for you guys!" Man, did we take that long? oh. my. god. What the FUCK is that? I was about to say something before I saw this hideous tribute to our recently deceased friend, Mahiru. I was going to say something rude about it before Hajime grabbed my attention. He was signaling for me to be nice about it and that Hiyoko made it. I spoke with an unsure voice "Wooww that looks so coolll. Whoever made that is verryyy talented.". Hiyoko seemed to be satisfied with it. Good because that's all I got in me.

I made my way over to a table so I can eat. Gundham glanced over at me and continued to eat at his own table. It was a quiet morning, everyone must have still been tired. After we had all finished and left, I went to the supermarket to get some sunflower seeds for Gundham. Yesterday he helped me with a cow attack at the barn, so I wanna try to pay him back. It was a good thing he was looking for me anyway.

I still had some free time after I came back from getting the sunflower seeds. I decided to look for Gundham since I knew he was free most of the time. When I finally found him he was talking with Chiaki and Akane at Jaberwok Park, they must be talking to him about going to the beach with me. That also means I need to find someone else to talk to, I get really bored if I'm by myself for too long. I could either look for Kazuichi and look for things he can take apart or just go annoy Fuyuhiko. I'll look for Kazu, I don't feel like hearing boss baby yell at me.

I walked to the 3rd island and was on my way to Electric Ave. since that's become Kazu's new hangout. When I got there he was already digging around looking for anything to fidget with. Kazu is a nervous guy, so I understand if he wants something to with his hands constantly.

"Hey, Kazo! What 'cha lookin for today?" I asked as I leaned over his shoulder to see what he's grabbing. "Anything really. Although it would be nice to find something to corrode the cameras that Monokuma put everywhere. Hey, have you seen some yellow wires anywhere?" He stopped whatever he was doing to look at me. "No, but I think I saw some orange ones by the old game consoles", I pointed to the pile not too far away from me. "No no no, It has to be yellow, orange won't work with my current project." He went back to rummaging. "What are you working on?" I turned my head to the side, it's a bad habit. "I'm trying to make a phone, so we can call someone or something. At least be able to play some mobile games so I'm not so bored all the time." He was still digging around.

"Ok then, see ya! I'm gonna go find Chiaki or Akane, whoever comes first." I said turning away. All I heard was a very faint 'bye' from Kazuichi, he probably wasn't listening. Oh well, at least he said bye. I walked back to the resort where our cottages are. I must have lost at least 30 pounds from all the walking between islands. As I was walking past the farm, I saw Akane. I walked up to her to ask about Gundham and if he was going to the beach. "Heyyyy Akaneeee!" I tried to strike up a conversation since I'm not very good at it. "Oh, what's up (Y/N)?" She definitely knows how to match someones energy. "Sooo what did Gundham say?" I asked, slightly bouncing from excitement. Akane just deadpans "What?". "About the beach! What did Gundham say about going to the beach with me?". "OOOHHH, he said he'll go with ya, but you have to not force him to swim with you. Something about him poisoning the water from his skin? I don't really know, I wasn't really listening". "Oh, that's fine! I won't force him!" I beamed.

"By the way, he said he wants to talk to you about something. He's at his cottage if you wanna talk to him right now." Akane seemed to not be interested in anything she's saying. She probably agreed to help Chiaki only because she was bored. "OK! Thank you, byeee!" I turned around and hightailed out of the barn.

As I was making my way towards the resort gate, I heard Sonia scream at the supermarket. I left the gates and started booking towards the market. When I finally got there, I didn't see her anywhere. I started calling out to her and poking around every crevice of the store. When I finally found her, she was just standing in the back, perfectly fine from what I could see. "Sonia oh my god! What happened? I heard you scream, are you ok?" I was panting from the running and looking. She looked at me with a pang of guilt in her eyes. "I am sorry for scaring you (Y/N), but thank you for taking the time to find me." She looked down at her shoes. "Well yea of course, but why did you scream?" I tilted my head to the side again. "I am terribly sorry (Y/N), but I have a kingdom to lead and I need to get back, I'm sure you understand. Right?" She slowly started walking towards me. I saw a screwdriver in her hand, It looks like....Kazuichi's! How did she even get his screwdriver? Oh what am I thinking, she probably just asked for it while batting her lashes and Kazuichi just gave it to her.

I started to walk backward until I was fully against the door. I quickly started to feel for a handle and scrambled out, back to the isles. As I was running towards the door, I felt a stabbing pain at the back of my head. After, my body felt numb, as if I couldn't control it. I fell. The last thing I heard was the door opening, it was Gundham. "Hello? I heard a scream so- (Y/N)!!" I really hope he finds the sunflower seeds in my pocket. At least the last thing I saw was Gundham.

Mod Jax: HAH, yall probably thought you were gonna have a nice beach date with Gundham. Foolish. You don't get to have a happy ending. Anyway, this took a while ahaha. MAYbe I'll make a version where ya survive and get yer beach date, maybe I won't, idk yet. BUUUUT there is a 90% that I make a part 2 where it's the trial for your murder.

Todays message that ya probably need to hear

You're not responsible for someone else's mental health, fuck with yourself before you fuck with someone else

[ratanslily]

Apologies in advance I have a lot of fee-fees about Bloodbound and its ending and not a lot of them are good lmfao. I think the whole LI death controversy thing in Bloodbound is a result of a failing of its story tbh. Ending on a somber note with a death of a friend is fine, even desirable in a CYA game that wants that angst as it offers a significant branching path for the viewer without actually changing the ending so it isn't a lot of work to code. (Especially if the conditions are simple, in this case being "we killed this one bc you flirted with that one" or whatever the conditions were I don't remember.)

The thing is though is that deaths at the end should be thematic in some way; since there's a limited time afterwards to process because the story is ending in just a few lines. ILITW deaths, for example, didn't really get the time it needed to let those deaths sink in. They have a funeral for a scene and that's it. If it's thematic you at least have that to think about and it feels like a sacrifice worth making. From what I remember (been a while) there isn't a specific theme around Lily/Jax's death - just for the angst. And that route is fine if there's a proper conclusion and send-off for the character I guess, just not ideal really. Audiences like their favs to die for reasons and not just for misery porn.

So Jax/Lily died for no reason but it was ALSO unequal. You have to have a pretty robust reason to kill x but not y. It could be a story reason, like y *could* have died but just happened to be in a different place through pure luck (gives thrill through an 'oh-shit' feeling) or a motivation (death of x inspires y, etc) or to display the power of the villain (typically used for side characters; used basically every 3rd chapter in Across the Void), or a theme (loss of loved ones, etc etc.)

In Bloodbound it's weird not just because they killed 1/2 of the poc LIs, because it highlights how 2/4 of the LIs are barely even involved in the lore of the world. Adrian and Kamilah are the only ones in MC's group who know what's going on because of their age, while Lily and Jax are just as fish-out-of-water as MC is. Adrian/Kamilah *can't* die because if they do the story can't come to a conclusion bc no one else knows anything about what's happening! And that's all because they decided to do an ancient fantasy epic instead of the vampires-in-a-modern-age setting that they built in the first book. There's a lot of feelings I have about BB's confused setting (it goes from modern day to ancient society to futuristic with the addition of the vamp hunters & the Big Four then to post-apocalypse and back to ancient times... why) but its biggest crime is that we're given 4 LIs and only 2 of them can actually move the story forward. It makes the other two's arcs feel especially "side" and no one can accomplish anything significant unless Kamilah or Adrian are there. If they really wanted to heavily incorporate ancient history with their 2 old lead vampires, then why not do a modern vs. ancient vampire conflict? Ffs you have 2 ancient LIs and 2 young vampire LIs, AND several ancient vampire villains (Gaius, that vamp hunter guy) and several young vampire villains (the Council guys). Highlight the differences between the two worlds by making them fight and then in book 3 oh shit it's Rheya, here to destroy the lifestyles of both vampire worlds time to Crush Ass, you know? (I honestly preferred the story w/o her but she's an important part of the world I guess) It was there it was right there the setting would have been more consistent and Jax and Lily wouldn't be just as confused around the story's events as the reader is because they're still in their modern world, playing by the rules that they learned in *contrast* to Adrian and Kamilah - as opposed to being forced to play by someone else's! And if you want an angsty end LI death you can kill everyone with no hesitation because everyone can move the plot forward!

I actually prefer the death system in ilitw. Sure, the funeral system was handled poorly but atleast there was a chance of everyone dying (no special preference for death art scenes, you know, unlike bb)

I'll always remain pissed about bb cuz they always shifted jax and lily to the side with either a) their backstory having bare minimum relevance to the plot b) in Lily's case practically 0 backstory. Jax gets some tapestry scenes in bb while lily just got one in that holiday book. while the whole series is just like adrian! kamilah! gauis! rheya! *insert more characters cuz my memory of bb is fading fast due to annoyance*

I wasnt there for bb release, only the third book. so idk how people handled the mistreatment of jax and lily before i joined in here

about pixelberry saving "money" by not making 3 adrian and 1 kamilah death art scene: [pb youre rich enough to fund art scenes for tna lol ik its all recolouring but there is too much art in books these days. hell, even standalones main lis get art. see: blaine hayes and edward mortemer] they couldve easily killed off gauis and call it a day, it would take just one art lol. mc and gauis were getting much buddy buddy those times too, it wouldve given the required angst.

[hellopopculture]

Top 20 Worst Things About WWE (Part 2) Description: Pro Wrestling has been one of my favorite forms of entertainment since I was very young and but the biggest brand name in the industry has seemingly lost it’s way, here are the Top 20 things that are dragging it down, for me....

3. Lack of Star Making Ability-I already touched on this in my points about WWE competing with themselves, skipping to the finish line, creative not being creative and their handling of NXT but to put it all in perspective, you can kind of pick just any random wrestler on the roster and follow their trajectory. If they aren't already over, if they aren't already a big star; then ask yourself, "what are they doing to actually sell this superstar to me?" The answer is ALWAYS "very little".

Let's use Drew McIntyre, for example. Drew had a busy 2020, winning the Royal Rumble, Eliminating Brock, main eventing Night 2 of WrestleMania and going on a very dominant WWE Championship run. With Seth Rollins drafted to SmackDown after he turned heel, Raw needed a top babyface and Drew was it. Where this all falls apart is, WWE didn't really do any work to express to their audience what about him we are supposed to be so enamored with. A lot of fans will tell you his run was "boring". At this point they are sick of him. They filled his title reign with uninteresting feuds, some of which were with people like Dolph Ziggler who really have no credibility to give Drew a rub and have no business in a main event position. He was a babyface who won an insane amount of matches and even though ultimately, he lost his title to Bobby Lashley, they never built a legitimate rivalry for him. A hero is only as good as his villains and the face of the brand is only as good as his supporting cast.

The reason I used Drew as an example is because he's a guy at the highest level on the show. If that's how he's being booked, then imagine how they're using the guys they are still trying to get up to star status. Keith Lee hasn't been seen in months, Ricochet just shows up to eat a pin or two every once in a while, and the same for Humberto Carrillo. The tag division is pretty much dead, and The Viking Raiders have fizzled out with it. Retribution was dismantled which not only killed Mustafa Ali but the rest of the stable as well, Jaxson Ryker is in a feud with Elias nobody cares about, Damian Priest's role diminished after Bad Bunny backed away from WWE to go on tour and Riddick Moss has kind of just been an extra body on Raw since he was called up from NXT. Matt Riddle might be the only newer star to reach the main roster who is actually doing well.

They need a new strategy; they need to change directions on this. They keep trying to same things over and over and expecting different results. There is no actual planning, no method to highlighting the things about each member of the roster that the fans will find interesting or entertaining. It's like they aren't even trying to find it. A lot of people were excited for Keith Lee to come to the main roster and NOW we don't even know where he is. He could have a medical condition, he could be about to retire, who actually knows what's going on with him being off of TV, but what we do know is they were ABSOLUTELY failing with him since his debut on Raw.

2.Homegrown Bias and Nepotism-Everyone knows at this point that if you are a 2nd or 3rd generation wrestler, you already have an in with WWE. That's absolutely fine. If they want to take on Simone Johnson, Bray Wyatt, Charlotte Flair, Tamina Snuka, Nia Jax, Roman Reigns and whoever else, and they actually want to be wrestlers... that doesn't make a difference to me. The problem starts when they go about deciding that these people HAVE TO be at the heads of their divisions. That's not really how anything works. Sometimes you write Goku as the main character, but Vegeta is more popular. Sometimes Superman is your flagship character, but Batman is more interesting. Sometimes your star quarterback is boring, and your wide receiver is the face of the team. That's how sports and the entertainment world works. You have to be very skilled to manipulate people into adopting your perspective on certain characters and WWE is NOT. What's worse is, they don't LEARN either. If they push one of them and they don't get over, they do whatever they can to keep forcing their will over the audience. They very clearly favor people that were ONLY trained in the PC or in one of their developmental territories (homegrown) and superstars who carry on their famous wrestling lineage and some of them, like The Usos get over organically, but a lot of those that don't are afforded luxuries their peers don't have even if they don't make good on what WWE is investing in them.

Even worse than that, Shane McMahon is one of the most outrageously booked personalities in wrestling because he's the Chairman's son. I'm sure a lot the Superstars don't mind wrestling him despite his lack of ACTUAL training but between taking up valuable space on pay-per-views that people on the roster could use and being booked as someone that people out of his league would actually struggle to beat, i'm glad he's very rarely involved in situations where he steps into the squared circle anymore because there was a time where his portrayal was kind of burying the rest of the talent. They were really making a nearly 50 yr old civilian look like he's actually a threat.

[usernoneexistent]

Okay, I just wanted to do a little bit writing cause why not and also I’m kinda obssessed with Clover and Jax (@oneirataxia-girl oc) so I figured I would write out some scenes. This will be in Clover’s POV. Excuse my American English, I’m raised in the uk so I’m used to British English.

Initial Meeting

Late September 1980, Heathrow Airport, England

The light pings off, indicating it's time to unfasten the restraints holding me to the seat. Out of the window, I see the gray sky looming. Typical British weather at this time. I observe how the others get off one by one and the outside of the airplane is much brighter than expected. The no-majs transport never ceases to amaze me.

I pick up my luggage and head towards the exit. I fixed my blazer as I was meeting my partner to be for the duration of my stay in London. I wasn’t too pleased by the arrangement but this assignment is far too important to make complaints about. I only have a name, Gideon Everglade, high ranking Auror, also specializes in business crimes. A little eclectic and has his own unique methods of catching the culprits.

My eyes scan the crowd of friends, lovers, and acquaintances waiting, holding up signs to identify them. A man with disheveled hair and a crooked nose that I so badly want to put back in place holds a sign with my name. As I approach closer, the man notices my presence, nods an acknowledgment, and puts out his hand to greet me.

“So you’re the young genius that I’ve been hearing about.” He shakes my hand with a firm grip.

“Genius is an overstatement”, I clarify, trying to wean my hand out, “I’m merely good at solving puzzles. I assume you’re Gideon Everglade”

“Yes, that’s me and, don’t sell yourself short Sweets. Come on, lets go to head quarters,” he offers to take my bag but I refuse. We wait for a taxi to take us into central London, standing there, neither knowing what to say.

“I’m surprise you know you’re way around an airport. Most I know would still be lost and end up in another country." He chuckles at his joke

“My family would take the plane when we visit my relatives in Scotland.” I explain.

“Is that so?" He didn't badger on, perhaps slightly disappointed that I didn't joke. It's not like I wanted him to. The taxi ride to central London wasn't as crowded I expected. As the small cozy houses turn into tall buildings towering over. It had an air of history and old architectural structures wherever I looked. It reminds me a little of the buildings back home in Philadelphia.

Gideon pays the taxi driver with no-majs money and takes me to a classic British red telephone booth.

"We're taking the visitors route." Inside, I feel a little claustrophobic being so close with another person. He puts some coins in and dials a number. There was a little creek as it goes down. It is an elevator inside the phone booth. It takes us down. Down there, it was massive, like another world. Dark and gloomy, with dark green tiles like a forest at a misty dusk. Offices are lined up almost like a small flat. A statue and fountain are on display in the center. The atmosphere is so different at MACUSA, it’s so much brighter and full of light there. I cannot blame them for the depressive mood, after all, they are in the midst of war.

I was taken up to the 3rd floor where the Auror's offices are located. He leads me into a huge room that looks more like the personification of chaos. Many boards are up with pictures of scourers, some I recognized and scribbles on notes. Paper is scattered everywhere. Office cubicles lined up.

The noise is the biggest thing that stood out. Too many people are chatting that I can focus on. Paper's rustling. Drawers slamming. Everything seems so amplified in ears.

I snap out of it when Gideon grabs my arm, "My desk is down there," He points and takes me there.

"Excuse the mess here. Just make yourself at home." He says as he steps over a pile of files.

"Right." I mutter to myself.

I make myself comfortable as he said. He searches through some files at the back and dumps a bunch of paperwork on his cluttered desk. Some pens fall off but Gideon doesn't bother to pick them up.

"Now, let's get down to business. I assume you read the brief."

"Yes, Hippogriff's Inc is an old company established in 1665, here in London. They helped boost smaller businesses and then bought them out only to make more profit. Now, they are internationally acclaimed and owns a huge share in the market. Many who have invested in the Hippogriff's Inc are the Blacks, Lestranges, Malfoys and other old wealthy families,” I briefly explain.

“Yes, many of which are known death eaters or at least support you-know-who’s cause.”

“And since they’re international means that you-know-who has more access to scourers.” I finish off, “More reason to take them down.”

“Right, I have been working a plan,” He hands me a file with classified stamped across, “I’ve given you access to all relevant files.”

I get concerned at the word relevant. Most likely means I won’t have access to every file. Usually, the most relevant files are the ones that have access denied. I look at the file.

“Since we can’t simply take them down, we need to work on the inside. Find concrete proof of their support of you-know-who. For that we need a business consultant.”

I look at the profile placed in the file. “I take that the consultant is Jaxton Arcane.”

“Yes, he may be new but he has left a huge impression on the business market. He’s perfect to recruit. Mr Arcane has not shown any alliegence to you-know-who and is outside of the Hippogriff’s influence but he access to the wider business circle.” I nod for now. I'm not keen on adding more members to this investigation. Particularly outsiders, they tend to disturb the investigation.

“Right, and where do we find Mr Arcane?” I ask. He chuckles, “There is no we here, you’ll be the one to find and recruit him.”

Late September 1980, London, England

The fall air breezes against my skin as I approach the old building, Vistas Industries plastered across. The night’s silence is only disturbed by the rustles of leaves. A light on the 2nd floor to the right is on and a shadowy figure walks past. The short hair and the tall stature indicate a man. I push the door but since it is not budging, I whip out my wand.

“Alohomora,” I whisper.

With a click and the door opens, I quickly cast a silencing charm to prevent squeals alerting to my presence. I invite myself, creeping to the back, and find the wooden stairs leading to the 2nd floor. Light seeps through the crack underneath the door. When I draw closer, the same door swings open. Inside, most likely the same man sits relaxed with a glass of wine on a fancy, red armchair. His smile greeted me. The warmth the fire blasts when I step in.

“I wasn’t expecting a visitor at this hour, but I’m not against it. Names Jax. Jax Arcane and you sweetheart?” He smiles, I’m not sure if he’s flirting or if that's his personality.

I flash my MACUSA ID card, “Hello Mr Arcane. My name is Clover Sweets and I represent-”

“Shit, I swear I didn’t do anything.” He cuts me.

“Sir, I’m no-” He throws away his glass of wine, carelessly spilling it on the floor, and tries to open the window, most likely planning to jump out. “Sir, I just-” Realising that my words are not having any effects, I blast out a charm, stopping him in his tracks.

“SIR! I-” I raise my voice but to no avail. Mr. Arcane brings his wand and blasts out charms. I quickly raise a shield charm to block it.

“Immobulus”, Mr. Arcane dodges the blue light and went behind the armchair. He has the advantage over me, My eyes spied about and found a table to be my line of defense.

“Flipendo!”

A bright light flashed before me, knocking the air out of me. My wand rolls out of hand.

“Sorry sweetheart but you leave me no choice.” He says, ready to leave. I stretch out my hand and scramble to grab my wand. I swear, I can't let this man ruin this operation.

“Fulgari.” A lilac light shots out and binds his wrists together tightly. I get up and brush off any dust. “By the authority given to me by the British ministry of magic, I'm placing you under arrest for assulting an auror.”

He wriggles about as I try to apprehend him. “This isn’t fair!”

"Mr Arcane, the more you struggle, the more consequences you'll have suffer." I can’t tell him yet that he isn't really under arrest. This could be used to my advantage. I grab his arm, “You better stay still unless you want to be splinched.”

Late September 1980, Ministry of Magic, England

I drag Mr. Arcane to an interrogation hold. Gideon comes up to me, his stance showing his displeasure.

“Blimey Sweets! I thought I told you to recruit him not arrest him.” A scowl plasters on his face.

“I was force to apprehend him as he tried to run away and attacked me.” I explain matter of factly.

“Don’t tell me you sneaked up on him without warning.”

“Is that a problem?”

“Yeah, I think so! A warning would have sufficed otherwise I wouldn’t have run away.” Mr. Arcane interrupts us.

Gideon sighs, "Whelp! At least we've got him. I'll leave Mr Arcane to you Sweets."

I nod and turn back to Mr. Arcane. I sit down in the uncomfortable atmosphere. The room doesn’t help at all but is certainly an improvement to the American interrogation hold. I try to look at him but my eyes keep darting. His stupid smile is in the way. My father’s words are in the back of my head. Remember Clove, always maintain eye contact. Always make it clear who’s in charge.

I was relieved when Gideon shuts the door and leaves me to observe next door. My eyes lock into his. “Mr. Arcane, I apologise for not giving you an advance notice but the matter is urgent.”

“Call me Jax.” He winks. "But it doesn't explain why a hot American Auror needs me."

“Are you aware of the Hippogriff’s Inc and their association to you-know-who?” I conjure up the file, pulling out the relevant paper. He glances and leans back, “Yeah, everyone heard the rumors. So you’re after the big boys huh? What do you need me for?”

“Access to the Hipoogriff's circle.”

“I’m not part of the Hippogriff’s circle.”

“I’m fully aware but you have access to the people who could.”

“And why should I help you?”

“Because I could get you sentenced for assault and serve time in Azkaban. I heard it’s one of the worst prisons in the world.” I lean towards him, not letting my eyes stray away for one moment. His grin widens and laughs,

“That would maybe work in America but here, well, the court would be in my favour. You see I have cameras in my office that are recording all the time and they would agree that entering without warning is more troubling and would understand my reaction.” 

He’s right, I may have studied some Britains laws and giverment structure. I am not full versed with them and while he would know loopholes and understand the culture here and how the court would react compared to a MACUSA trial. I grimace and clenched my jaw a little, “Right, Jax. I may not win in a ministry trial but I do expect your cooperation. Understood.”

“That’s fine by me.” He doesn’t even attempt to hide his victory over me.

I let myself relax a little. Jax folds his arms defensively and slouches back again in the creaky metal chair, “So how will this work, Sweets?”

I scowl at him, “Don’t call me Sweets.”

“The other guy called you that.”

“It’s acceptable since we’re at work.”

“Well, technically we’re now working together, aren’t we?” Dam, he got me there but I wasn’t going to admit that.

“Fine.” I mutter. His grin gets even wider. I took some paperwork. “You’ll be legally a consultant on the case. However since most information is classified, you’re identity will be protected.”

I slide it over and conjured up a pen, pointing where he should sign. He skims through all the pages, quickly glancing at the key words before sighning it.

“So what now?”

“I’ll be in the field with you while Gideon Everglade, the other Auror you meet earlier will be supporting us.”

“So, we’re doing some undercover work.” I could hear his excitement. He’s the same as many people I've met at work before. They’re in it for justice but the thrill of it.

“I prefer the term fieldwork, But undercover comes close enough.” I correct him. I know that some found it annoying but I find that words can be easily be taken out of context." I explain.

"What's our cover story?" He asks

"I'll be Clover Sweets, granddaughter of Theodore Sweets, genius inventor and I'm looking to invest in a business."  

"Isn't that just you?" He looks at me suspiciously "Yes, but my Auror records are concealed so if anyone does get suspisous or investigates me will have a hard time." Plus I'm only well known in the Auror community, half the stuff I do barely gets covered in the newspapers due to its sensitive nature.

"Okay, so how do we know each other? You know, what's our story when people ask how we know each other."

I can't believe I even I'm saying it but it's the most plausible scenario. "I'll be your current lover."

[maxattack-powell]

Top 5 male LI in Choices and why?? 😊

Yay! I get to gush about my boys 😁 thanks @carinacassiopeiae!

I think we all know what my first one is going to be 🤣 but I’ll put them all out there and play fair. Honestly, a lot of these are probably paired together for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place... no real 4th or 5th haha.

Top Five

1. Chris Powell

Why? TF was the first book I ever played in Choices and he was so sweet to MC when he first met (crashed into) her (“oh no, your outfit!” *runs to get napkins*)... I guess I fell for him haha. He wasn’t perfect at first, but he worked hard to right his wrongs and is very thoughtful/caring when it comes to his friends and family. He’s very understanding, tries ridiculously hard on things he attempts, and believes there is good in everyone. All of this reminds me of another great man, one Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. I love a loyal, honest Cap.

2. Ernest Sinclaire

Why? He’s basically Darcy lol. And I love me some Darcy. This poor guy has been burned, badly... though we don’t find out for quite some time. Which means his initial impression is rough, but when he starts to trust again and opens up, it’s breathtaking. I feel like he’s one of the best 180 character developments in Choices, because once you crack him open, he’s a completely different person. He’s so tender, so caring (the women/children!), so proud of MC and everything she does, so supportive, so devoted... *blissful sigh* He’s a sweet and proper Darcy man.

3. Adrian Raines

Why? Well, he’s an extremely complicated character. He was loving man and proud father, living a simple life and loving it... before he lost it all. Becoming a vampire changed that, but eventually he realized what he had become and hated it. So he worked hard to transform into a great man. He would sacrifice himself for the greater good if needed. He’s attentive, hyper aware, very smart and calculating, but most of all he wants to be good with a passion and that makes him honorable and trustworthy. I mean... Kamilah trusts him with her life - that says a lot.

4. Hayden Young/Damien Nazario

I know I typed two - but hear me out: I can’t choose between them, and here’s why...

Hayden - the way this man loves, and I mean MC, others and most importantly, life itself... is amazing. It’s indescribable. Sure, he’s not technically a biological man, but he has the heart and mind of one. A great one. Watching him experience life, more so after he gets woke, is a wonderful experience. It’s almost like seeing the world through the eyes of a child... so innocent, so pure. He understands just how fleeting life is, because he’s been fighting for his since he was first turned on. The pain in his eyes when he realizes he wasn’t a “real” man, but the way the fog vanishes from them once he learns to live and love again... it’s beautiful.

Damien - he’s just about Hayden’s polar opposite, but that’s only part of why I can’t choose between them. This man is real, like painfully real. He’s stubborn, he’s brutally honest, he’s blunt and to the point, but he also knows what’s right and he will die fighting for it. For them - because he knows how dark the world can be and he won’t let it get them if he can help it. But that’s what makes him so endearing, because he chooses to still let MC, Nadia and Hayden into his world despite all of that. Despite his frustrating past and failures. He knows what’s worth the risk, and he never gives up. Ever.

5. Liam Rys/Drake Walker

I know, another shared LI lol. I can’t choose because they are each ideal in different situations. Both are kinda perfect (to me) and here’s why...

Liam - he’s a prince for crying out loud. Disney has worked hard to make many little girls grow up wanting to be a princess. But besides all of that, the man is amazing. Being a political figure is difficult - but being a royal, yikes. Still, this man has such a level head, and talk about loyalty. He knew Leo wasn’t cut out for the job, but someone had to do it. He stepped up and sacrificed so his brother could be free, knowing what it would mean for his own life in return. Liam is loyal to a fault - to his country and it’s people, his family, his friends and of course (eventually) his love. Some of which never deserve it, but he gives it anyway. Look at how he cares for publicly sour people like Drake and Olivia - he can see the good in eveyone and he tries to be who others expect him to be while never losing who he really is inside. He’s fair, he’s just and he’s made of steel. He’s basically Superman.

Drake - in the beginning, this guy is salty, but he honestly has a few reasons to be. People can be rude, snobbish and down right shitty when they think someone isn’t worthy. But Liam could always see his true value, his true character just like Drake could see his. This man loves his best friend, and he knows the pressures Liam endures, so he sacrifices his own comforts, his own desires to stay close and be there for him. Whenever. Wherever. Dispite what others think of him. That is loyalty you can’t buy, and Liam knows it. Once you crack through Drake’s crusty shell, you are gifted with such a sweet and kind soul. He loves animals (horses yay!) and is ridiculously kind. He looks after MC even though he knows she’s supposed to be doing it for Liam - and even when he tells her he has feelings for her (or she tells him), he denies himself... because he loves Liam that much.

Honorable Mentions

Zig Ortega

I love this guy, and if it wasn’t for Chris, who kept me diamond broke and distracted with his blue eyes and cute smirk... Zig would have been a big contender. I feel like I still have so much to learn about him. I never gave him enough time because I was always guilty when I didn’t choose Chris lmao.

Ethan Ramsey

This man is an onion. Layers, upon layers, upon layers... I haven’t read through Open Heart many times, but I’m pretty sure I would fall for him pretty hard if so. He’s an interesting character, very intense while somehow incredibly soft. He just needs to be peeled...!

Logan NoName

One can assume he has no last name because he’s basically a runaway who got caught up in the auto theft world. It hasn’t been an easy life - he has scars, both physical and emotional, and they run deep. He’s good at this life, but it’s because he had to be. And he loves his crew, but that’s because it’s the only family hes truly ever known. He deserves so much more.

Flynn O’Malley

This guy is a pitbull. He fights for what’s right, and never lets go. He’s also very sweet, and insanely loyal. He’s also pretty sassy and I love his “John Bender” attitude haha. I’ve always been sad we only got to see him and the Veil of Secrets crew for one book...

Jax Matsuo

This guy is old school, in every way. If tradition had a picture next to it in the dictionary, you’d find one of Jax. He doesn’t forgive and forget easily, but I honestly don’t blame him. It’s hard to be cheerful when people are constantly trying to kill you off. Even so, he stands up for what’s right, he stands up for “the little guy” even if he doesn’t know them. He is justice.

[kamilah-the-bloodqueen]

Kamilahs Character Development Part 2

Note: This is all 100% my opinion. If you disagree that’s perfectly fine, I’d love to hear what others think of her I just don’t want drama or anger. Please enjoy and forgive me because this is long and may need a 3rd part. :/

Starting off with the arrival of Lily and Kamilah in Prague.

Okay so, again let me reiterate that Kamilah showing concern for MC is endearing and adorable, but doing so in front of Adrian, Jax and Lily takes it to a different level in my eyes. I’ve seen SOs act differently around their friends, even with their GF/BF around, so for Kamilah to openly express concern for MC felt soft and open and vulerable to me.

I thought that this scene really carried a small, but somewhat significant weight in their relationship. It showed that while Kamilah was still healing from old wounds, MC had started to see past them. Kamilah saw that MC didn’t judge her for her past, MC cares for her for who she is becoming instead of who she was. Kamilah shows MC how she has hope in a small way, by stating that MC reminds her to look forward and not feel guilty for her past it’s a piece of the puzzle of Kamilah beginning to forgive herself. (Not entirely forgive but seeing that maybe, because of MC she’s not as horrible as she believes she is for her past sins)

This scene strengthens what I’ve just said. Kamilah beginning to open her feelings about her self doubt, her self hate is something even I struggle with. She’s beginning to see herself as WORTHY which is an amazing step forward for her, especially after seeing she resented herself for everything she’s done. She’s not just forgiving herself but she’s also including MC in that process, letting her KNOW her affects on her and how she’s changing her. It’s a soft scene that makes me heart bubble.

I thought this scene was incredibly foreshadowy (now that I know the ending of BB). I also thought that this scene subtly showed us that Kamilah has forgiven herself. While this may not be the total case, by telling MC she’s ready to be hers I saw this as Kamilahs way of showing she feels she’s changed enough to be good enough for MC. I wouldn’t be able to be in a relationship with someone if I resented myself, obviously Kamilah didn’t see herself as worthy of love or affection, and by stating this to MC I thought it was a clear indication of her seeing herself as worthy.

This scene really hit me differently. Kamilah has finally forgiven herself (again my opinion) and not only shown MC it was because of her influence and affection for her, but this was Kamilah saying to MC exactly HOW much weight that carried. She’s ready to SHARE a life that she thought she never DESERVED with the woman who softened and opened her up. This step forward for Kamilah felt so significant to me, this was a step that I know I can’t easily take, so it was admirable to see her begin to shift her relationship with MC to a deeper and more open standpoint.

I’m going to discuss MCs death scene without a picture because I don’t want t have to write a part 3 because I know some people won’t read it. Kamilah stating that MC “is the most wonderful person” she’s ever met was a display or true affection from the bottom of her heart. We could sense the sadness and fear she carried, believing MC was going to die. Reflecting back on Book 1, Kamilah didn’t give two shits about MC, and was willing to kill her by her own hand. Look at the dynamic change. She’s not only devastated that the man she hates took a woman she loves from her but she’s devastated for her death, something she didn’t care about in the beginning of their relationship. (While it can be argued that she protected MC I felt it was more fueled by the rest of the gangs desire to protect her in previous fighting scenes. In this situation it was so much more personal.)

Fast forward. When MC is brought back after clawing her way out of her grave, if the (fucking paywalled scene) is bought Kamilah shows that she thought she’d lost her. That she’d been crying and visiting her grave. THAT was something that truly striked my heart string. Kamilah grieving over a human, a “mewling mortal.” This scene (above) was again another sign of Kamilah openly showing displays of affection for MC. I think that each and every time Kamilah told MC her significance, her ability to amaze a 2000 YEAR OLD VAMPIRE, is stunning. That shift in admiration for MC was something that I as a person don’t always do.

Okay. We have to address this. Kamilah YEETS her ex of 2000 years off a plane to protect MC. Like, if someone did that for me, boom I’m yours please marry me. Not only was this a protective move on her part but it was also a sign on her true affection for MC. Standing up to your ex can be so difficult and we have to take into account that they were together for 2000 years. This change, this scene was just amazing to me. Her protectiveness of MC never ceases to amaze me.

The “I love you scene.” Another fucking paywalled thing but whatever. This. THE I LOVE YOU SCENE. I don’t think I HAVE to explain the significance but I will anyways. Kamilah tells MC she never thought she’d be able to say those words again. We can sense that brokenness and PTSD from Gaius’ crusty fucking ass. She says it anyways, that’s how DEEP her affection for MC runs. Like I know people say “I love you” after a week sometimes but a character that was as broken and wounded as Kamilah in the start finally being able to say that and mean it was just like +20000 affection and character points.

Here we go we’re going to need a part 3. Hang on guys. I apologize. It’s just the images being at a max of 10.

[madiwritesthings]

Daughter of Anarchy. Chapter 1. Part 5.

3rd person’s POV.

Elizabeth and Jax pulled up at the clubhouse, Lizzie got off of her dad’s bike the second it was parked, the air around her dad right now was so tense and all she could think about was how she wanted to get away from it. In hindsight, Lizzie should have tried to talk to him, considering how lost she was feeling. Her mother in the hospital and her little brother on the verge of dying. It was a lot to take in for a 13 year old kid but her dad had enough issues and he didn’t to be dealing with hers. Lizzie threw a half smile to her dad before walking towards and into the clubhouse. She didn’t really think anyone would be awake or at least out in the clubhouse, she assumed they would shacking up with some croweater but she didn’t like thinking about that because it’s gross, so she was surprised to see Chibs sitting at the bar with Half-Sack. Both their heads snapped up at her, she really didn’t want to hear their sympathies about her mom because at this point, with Wendy, it’s nothing new.

“Hi Darlin.” Chibs said to her with a sympathetic look in his eye and on his face which Lizzie hated, she didn’t like sympathy, and to be honest it should be directed more at her dad than her, it was his son who was going to die.

“Hey Uncle Chibs.” She said, and nodding to Half-Sack as some sort of greeting, and made her way to her dad’s dorm room, when she opened the door she was hit smell of man, she couldn’t find any other way to describe it but that. It was also a mess but for tonight she could deal with it, she made a mental note to talk to her grandmother about staying with her instead of here, and thinking about it, she didn’t know why she just didn’t go with her gram in the first place. Taking a look at her dad’s dorm room made her regret that decision big time. Lizzie set down her bag and sat on her dad’s bed, she leaned her head back and just sighed. She really wasn’t in the mood to sleep and after everything that happened today she wasn’t sure she could if she wanted too. After about 5 minutes of peace, which was the only 5 minutes of peace she had gotten all day was interrupted by a knock on the door. 

“Come in” Lizzie sighed out, mentally preparing herself for a conversation with whoever was behind the door, the door opened and Chibs walked in.

“What?” Lizzie asked Chibs as he came in and sat next to her. 

“Just checkin’ on you Lass” Chibs said putting his hands up in mock way of defense. “Chill, I’m not gonna bite your head off” Lizzie said rolling her eyes “but anyway thanks for your concern, but I’m fine and dandy” Lizzie answers, Chibs looked at her, and gave her look that pretty much said“You’re lying, and I know you are, so start talking”, Lizzie didn’t like that look but she knew that there wasn’t anyway she was about to get out of this conversation. “My dad has just been you know distant, not really in the mood to talk, which I get and I don’t judge him for, he’s going though a lot too, but..” Lizzie stopped and let out a sigh. “But?” Chibs asked, egging her on to continue.

“It’s hard to explain, it just feels like he’s pulling away when I really need him most or we need each other most.” Lizzie said, she had no idea where that came from, Chibs just has a way of getting people to spill their hearts out to him, it was weird. Chibs was silent for a second and Lizzie thought for once in her life, she had finally been able to silence him, but her thoughts were interrupted when he started talking.

“Your dad loves you Darlin”, more than anything in this world, don’t ever doubt that” He said sternly. Lizzie gave him a sad smile but didn’t say anything, she really just wanted this conversation to be over, she guessed Chibs got the memo from her silence.

“Get some sleep sweetheart, we’ll talk more in the morning.” He said, leaned down and kissed her forehead and left the room, Lizzie decided to take his advice and try to sleep. She turned off the light and laid down, soon enough she was out like a light.

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“Hey, Kid.” was the first thing Lizzie heard when she woke up, and she realized she was also being shaken pretty hard.

“Yo, what the fuck?” Lizzie said as she opened her eyes and saw it was Tig.

“Ah look, sleeping beauty is awake, get up, Gemma is leavin for the hospital soon.” Tig said, Lizzie sat up and looked at Tig. “My dad here?” She asked, but she felt like she already knew the answer. 

“Nah, he left a little bit ago, but Gemma is leaving soon.” He said and left the room. Lizzie ran a hand through her hair, today was the day of Abel’s stomach surgery and she was more than nervous, she loved that kid so much already and she honestly believed she wouldn’t be able to handle if anything happened to him. After she was done getting ready she walked out of the dorm to see Sack, Chibs, Tig and Piney. 

“Mornin Darlin’” Piney greets her, Lizzie gives him a smile and nod, Tig walked over and handed her a cup of coffee that she knew for a fact he didn’t make because Tig can’t do shit on his own and made a mental note to thank Half-Sack later.

“Here, hopefully this will help with your bitchy attitude.” Tig said.

“And they say chivarly is dead.” Lizzie deadpans back, Tig just laughs and walks away to go do whatever the fuck Tig does. Lizzie walked away in search of her grandmother because she was the reason she was so rudely awoken. Lizzie made her way to the office, which was where Gemma mostly likely was, because she did spend most of her there, and surprise that’s exactly where she was.

“Hey Babe, you ready?” Gemma said as Lizzie entered her office, Lizzie nodded her head and set down her empty cup on Gemma’s desk. 

“Go wait in the car, I’ll be right there” she said, Lizzie sat her grandmother’s small car that always made her feel trapped. About 5 minutes later Gemma came out. 

“Luann is meeting us at the hospital.” Gemma said as she sat down in the car. 

“Okay.” Lizzie said, most of the car ride was silent, Gemma said a few things here and there but didn’t really try to start up a conversation. When they both arrive at the hospital, they go into the waiting area, they see Luann is already waiting for them. When she spots them, she rushes over and gives Lizzie a hug. 

“Hi Lizzie, how are you?” Luann says as she pulls away, leaving her hands on Lizzie’s shoulders.

“To be honest, I’ve been better.” Lizzie says, a little shocked. 

“I can only imagine.” Luann says and removes her hands from her shoulders. Lizzie, Gemma and Luann all sit and wait for the doctors to come out and update them on Abel.

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About an hour later, Dr. Knowles came out, they all stood up and walked over to her. 

“Abel’s stomach surgery went well, but it’s putting a strain on his system. Dr Namid doesn’t want to wait, thinks we should do the heart surgery now.” She said.

“Okay so what happens—“ Gemma starts but Tara interrupts her.

“A specialist is on his way from San Francisco, one of the best pediatric cardiovascular surgeons in the country. Soon as he gets here, we’ll begin the procedure on Abel’s heart.” Tara said.

“That’s good right?, that they aren’t waiting?” Lizzie asks, Tara looks at her and her eyes go soft from the previous “doctor eyes” as Lizzie calls them. 

“It’s the best choice, yes” Tara answers and gives Lizzie a smile. “Okay, Thank you.” Gemma says. After a beat of silence Tara turns to Gemma.

“Can we talk?” Tara asks. Gemma looks at Luann and Lizzie.

“We’ll be right here baby.” Luann says and leads Lizzie away, even though she didn’t really want to go, Lizzie shots Gemma a look that reminds Tara so much of Jax that she has to look away, when she looks back she notices Lizzie is now looking at her, and gives her a smile and walks away with Gemma. 

“What is it?” Gemma asks.

“Wendy’s in really bad shape, Can’t stop crying.” Tara says, Gemma rolls her eyes.

“And?” She asks.

“I was hoping you could talk to her, or at least let her see her daughter. Just let her know she’s not all alone.” Tara says, automatically assuming Gemma is the reason that Lizzie won’t see Wendy.

“Trust me, nothing I’m gonna say to that crank whore is gonna make her feel loved.” Gemma says.

“Forgot just how forthright you could be.” Tara says back sarcastically. 

“You forgot a lot of things, sweetheart.” Gemma says, she wasn’t going to stand there and let the doctor who left her son talk to her like that. 

“If you have a problem with assisting on Abel’s case, just say so.” Tara says completely done with Gemma. 

“You a good doctor?” Gemma asks.

“Yes” Tara answers quickly. 

“Then I don’t have a problem” Gemma says. 

“Okay.” Tara says and starts to walk away when Gemma pulls up her shirt, this draws Lizzie’s attention and she sees the crow on Tara’s back, she assumed she got that for her dad, because all old lady’s do. 

“Guess there are something you can’t change” Gemma says.

“I leave it there as reminder that all the shit is behind is me” Tara says.

“I forgot just how clever you can be” Gemma says.

“If you change your mind, Wendy’s in there” Tara walks away and goes down the hallway and Gemma comes back to Luann and Lizzie. 

“What was all that about?” Lizzie asks Gemma.

“Nothing baby, don’t worry about it” she answers. As she, Gemma and Luann walk away, she makes it one of her top priorities to have a private conversation with Dr. Knowles. 

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Authors Note: So I’m backkkk, I tried a new style of writing for the story hoping it works better because I really wanted to be able to give more detail and I also tried to expand the relationship between Lizzie and the guys, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, I might be able to post another one today but I’m not sure, I love you all and thank you for the support. 

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Baby Casanova (Male!Reader x Legends of Tomorrow)

Requested by @3rd-son-of-sparda for a Male!Reader x Legends of Tomorrow where the reader is the youngest but has slept with historical figures like Monroe and Cleopatra and how the legends react to this. 

Okay, I see this as the reader is kind of like Sara Lance - doing that smirky-smirk head tilt thing and next thing you know, he’s in bed. 

Note: There are references to sex but no actual Smut. I’m not comfortable writing that just yet.

You’re the baby of the group. Slightly older than Jax, but only by a few years.

And yes, you have done your fair share of... sowing your wild oats. You’re quite the charmer. And coming into contact with history’s greatest characters has given you the opportunity to be “the one that got away” for many famous people.

Cleopatra was one of your more notable dalliances... along with Julius Caesar. 

An affair with Marilyn Monroe.

There were secret trysts all over time.

And when the others suddenly realize that you’ve been around the block, they all have different reactions.

Sara

“Oh, my baby is growing up.”

No matter how long your list gets, Sara’s is always more interesting and diverse. To be fair, there is some overlap in your lists.

The first time it happened, you told Sara, bragging.

She just does this head tilt, says “huh.” And walks away.

“Sara? What does that mean?”

“Nothing, nothing. Guess she swings that way too.”

“Waitasec... Sara!”

Sara always makes the worst jokes. Every time you leave the Waverider, it’s

“Hey, kid, make sure you’re safe out there. They haven’t invented condoms yet.”

“Okay, we’re wearing pantaloons. Just know, Y/N, it’s gonna take a while to get them off. Just in case you were wondering.”

“Remember - I get dibs on the Queen.”

 But Sara can’t begrudge you for having fun.

She’s interested, but it isn’t exactly impressive to her.

Mick

When you tell Mick you’ve been with Marilyn Monroe, he just claps.

For, like, five minutes.

It’s actually kind of creepy.

He always looks at you and Sara when you all return to the Waverider, convinced you’ve had another liaison.

When he gets drunk, he likes to wonder aloud how many people you’ve been with.

He also likes to list your greatest hits.

“Okay, this one... better than Marilyn?”

Ray

Ray’s not generally one for casual sex.

But even he can’t help but be curious about who it is this time.

If there’s been a famous old movie-musical star, he’s instantly jealous.

He’s the best at ignoring the whole thing.

Except for when he tries to convince you to settle down.

Sometimes he gets annoyed.

 “Can we please keep it in our pants this trip?”

Nate

Nate thinks you’re basically Indiana Jones.

He also claps, but not as long as Mick.

“Cleopatra?!!?! Duuuuuuude....”

Yes, Nate does come to you for sex advice when he’s drunk. Yes, it is awkward. No, he does not remember it in the morning. And yes, you do make sure to embarrass him with the information.

Nate often expresses disbelief at odd times.

Three weeks ago was the Cleopatra thing. Today, at breakfast, Nate suddenly slams his hand on the table. “I can’t believe you had sex with Cleopatra, man!”

Everyone looks around at each other, even Mick, because that’s a really odd thing to bring up out of the blue.

Bonus: Stein and Jax

Stein seems horrified and yet can’t bring himself not to listen to the story of whomever you’ve most recently bedded. Jax tends to whoop when he hears about it.

Stein is surprised at some of the names on your list. He’s also quite jealous.

They both are living vicariously through you. 

Although Jax has to sometimes look up the old people you’re talking about on his phone, and then look up pictures of them in their prime.

“Whoa! That’s not a face I’d wanna-”

“Okay, look, some people didn’t come out well in oil paintings! It was the style!”