#lara!caleb

[tru-neutral-good]

@cupcakesmuses @themightyzwei gets an elliot

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The library wasnt really like one of the prestigious ones in zedash or anything like that. They made a point to say that all are welcome, and keep that in their actions. That might've meant more riff raff but as far as Elliot could see, not really. He didn't really batt an eye at the taller, a little bit worse for wear man that came in during their shift as the clerk.

"Hello!" he beams a smile. "Is there anything i can help you find?"

[myownmvse]

@themightyzwei @cupcakesmuses didn't ask for this (vc) (song)

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"Caleb!" They sob, Muse watches as he lurches deeper into the water towards the sirens and the rocks they'll probably kill him upon. "Caleb!!" the tiefling screams as the hands come to keep from joining him.

"He's a lost cause." the old ferryman is one of the many holding the tiefling back from edge of the water "there's no way to break that spell."

There had to be a way. They fumble pulling their harp to the front of them, strumming it. Maybe, just maybe.. But they'd have to do more than just strumming the thing. Plucking out a sad melody, interspersed with long strums through the cords, they think. They'd been writing some songs, none of them potent enough to out magic the magic making him wade closer to his death.

Did you think id give up?

that this mightve shook the love from me?

Or that I was on the brink

How could you think darling I’d scare so easily?

Their song somber, voice raising at every line. they pause, trying to look for any sign of him coming back, before playing faster now, strumming harder.

Now that it’s done

There’s not one thing that I would change

My life was a storm Since I was born

How could I fear any hurricane?

[arch-faes-son]

He nods, cocking his head to the side and grinning a little. One part about being a bard that surprised others was how much he liked hearing other peoples stories. One could talk to him for hours and only hear the basics about Killian, But Killian could learn everything from them. He lets out a small 'Oh' before rubbing the back of his neck, its not everyday people asked about his childhood.

"My Mother is nomadic, so we never really stayed in one place long enough to pick up anything accent wise." He chuckled. "We used to live in this Carriage house and only stay places longer than.. say three weeks when there was repairs being done or the weather wasn't cooperating."

“Oh, no. Well, not originally. I work here now. At the academy, on and off.” Caleb blushed at the flirtation, chuckling slightly at the other’s embarrassment. He was fairly well dressed. There was a humbleness about him that didn’t quite match the silvery vest he wore under a dark burgundy suit.

“I’m not much for singing, but thank you for the compliment. I grew up in the country, a little village in this area. So the accent…” He waved his hand, indicating why it would be so similar. “What about you?”

[lesser-mook]

She Hulk Episode 1 | Hulk saves the men from She Hulk

Those women dressing her up was the only way for this to happen, if she was fucked up & bloody like before, the m8s would've helped her. 

 We can’t have helpful useful mens, XY Vessels are bad, must be rapists or assholes. 

Unless they’re attractive to Jen, like Matt, then they’re good.

Or non-threatening like Pug

Or neutral like her pops

Wouldn't surprise me if the entire show was an elaborate wet dream and Jen wakes up from being asleep in her original office. Same loser she was 5min ago.

Bruce’ Father killed his mum in front of him, abused him for being born because Brian was convinced that Bruce was a demon monster child spawned from Gamma itself.

Nothing Bruce did was good enough, not even a baby. And his only protection was his mother, until her life ended in their home/on the driveway of their home. (Depending on universe)

Hulk, like Batman, is a coping mechanism of a scared vulnerable child that was desperate for a Guardian/Father to protect him so one was born inside his head and came to life through a freak event, that we now know (IMMORTAL HULK) opened a door into another Universe.

Green Door. Gammaverse.

And that man became one of the most powerful beings in comic fiction. Because his father was an abusive pos.

THAT’s the goddamn HULK.

Jen’s height of stress: Guys finding her attractive on the street, or being called “difficult”, or men explaining her expertise to her (Let a man have this energy, he’d be sexist that thinks Women can’t teach him anything)

Or swiping left or right on a dating app.

Poor Jen. 

Now I’ve seen some She-Hulk stuff in the lore, she’s OK. I find her to be better when she’s with the F4, to bounce off of them. 

She’s been on many teams, but she works really well with the Four.

Otherwise this is why i can’t stand knockoff’s, like Supertoken. Kara Bore-El

They almost always lack the authenticity of the original.

Very rarely do you get versions of the heroes that match the energy of the original in a different way, it works., and tell the same/similar story but different in some way

I criticize mainly the one’s that don’t work (Conceptual, Writing, Creative, Execution) reasons, but there are many that do work:.

I recommend those reads (Except My Hero, only cause Yagi isn’t the MC technically), the only one I didn’t get to yet is The Dark Knight Returns Sequel.

That shit has got New Krypton invasion arc x Invincible Viltrum invasion Arc vibes. 

Kryptonite Rain, and Supes’ Daughter joining Terrorist Kryptonians jfc.. I can’t wait to read it.

[mopopshop]

Complications (Paige Bueckers x OC)

based on this request <-

okay so i lied, i wrote this like immediately after it was requested bcs i loved the idea sm, i’m actually really happy with this one and i hope y’all like it too

send more requests for this series if you’d like, enjoy and give feedback!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾😝

warnings: kinda angsty, swearing

It's a warm Friday afternoon, and you’re caught up at work, your laptop pinging with notifications and emails that need immediate attention. You sigh, glancing at the clock, knowing you won't be able to make it home in time to drop Rya off at Caleb’s for the weekend.

You dial Paige’s number, and she picks up on the second ring. "Hey, baby," she says, her voice a comforting contrast to your stressful day.

"Hey, P. I'm so sorry, but I'm swamped at work. Can you drop Rya off at Caleb’s? He wants her over for the weekend"

"Of course," Paige replies without hesitation. "No problem. I’ll take care of it."

"Thank you," you say, feeling a rush of gratitude. "I owe you one."

Paige laughs softly. "You don’t owe me anything, babe. See you when you get home, love you”

“Love you,” you say then hang up and dive back into your work, trusting Paige completely.

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Paige arrives at Caleb’s house with Rya, the little girl chattering excitedly about her day the whole way there. They approach the door, and Paige rings the bell. Caleb opens it, his expression immediately shifting to one of annoyance when he sees Paige.

"Hey, man" Paige murmurs. "Rya’s ready for the weekend."

Caleb ignores her, not meeting her eyes. "Rya, go put your stuff in your room."

Rya gives Paige a quick hug before running inside with her backpack.

“Where’s Alara?”

“Uhh she got caught up at work and asked me to drop off Ry” Paige says, standing there awkwardly and waiting to make sure everything is okay.

"Is there something you need?" Caleb asks, his tone clipped.

Paige is taken aback but remains calm. "Nah-no, I just wanted to make sure everything was good before I left."

"We’re good," he deadpans before shutting the door in her face.

Paige walks back to her car with her hands stuffed in her pockets, feeling a knot of unease in her stomach. She drives home, her mind replaying the interaction. When she arrives, she finds you sitting on the couch, finally off work and relaxing.

"Hey, how did it go?" you ask, looking up with a smile.

Paige sits beside you, her expression troubled. "Um.. It was weird? Caleb was real short with me and kind of rude. I don’t know what his problem is, but it felt off."

Your smile fades, replaced by a frown. "He did what?"

"He barely said anything to me and shut the door in my face" Paige explains, her discomfort evident.

Anger bubbles up inside you. "Are you fucking serious?"

"Lara, baby, maybe we should just let it go," Paige suggests, but you’re already grabbing your keys.

"Yeah no. He doesn't get to treat you like that," you say firmly, heading out the door.

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You arrive at Caleb’s house, your anger simmering just below the surface. You knock on the door with more force than necessary. Caleb opens it, looking surprised to see you.

" What are you doing here?"

"We need to talk," you say, pushing past him into the house.

"About what?" Caleb asks, his tone defensive.

"About the way you treated Paige earlier," you snap. "She did me a favor by bringing Rya here because I was stuck at work, and you were being a dick to her. What's your problem?"

“I don’t have a fucking problem with her”

“Oh? Really? You barely spoke to her and slammed the door in her face but that’s you not having a problem with her?”

Caleb's face hardens, his jaw clenching. "I just don't think it's appropriate for her to be so involved in Rya's life. She's not Rya's parent."

"And you think you have the right to decide that?" you snap back. "Paige has been more of a parent to Rya than you ever have. She's there for her every day, supporting and loving her."

"I'm her father," Caleb insists, his voice growing louder. "I have a right to be concerned about who she's spending time with."

"And I'm her mother, who she happens to spend 95% of her time with” you counter. "And right now, Paige is the one who's consistently there. If you want to be more involved in Rya's life, then be here. Show up. Don't just pop in and out whenever it's convenient for you and then act like you have any authority over who can and can't be around her."

Caleb's fists clench at his sides. "I want to be there for Rya, but it’s not easy."

"But it is!" you laugh exasperatedly, covering your hands with your face. 

“My god, You didn’t even deal with the hard shit! Jesus, Caleb, do you know how dense you sound right now? You were barely fucking there for my pregnancy—“

“I had shit going on! I was a kid who was still in school, who had a year of school left—“

“So was I! Do you think I wanted to balance growing an entire human inside my body and school at the same time?”

Caleb stares back at you in silence as you continue.

“I was the one who had to get two jobs to support me and Rya. I was the one who still managed to finish school with an 8 month old. I was the one who managed— despite everything! to get into college and pursue a degree. So trust me, showing up for your daughter is the bare minimum at this point”

Caleb's face contorts with a mix of frustration and guilt, but you press on, your voice unwavering.

"You think it's so hard for you? Imagine how hard it is for Rya to have a father who shows up whenever he feels like it. Do you know how many times she's asked why you weren't there for her school events? Or why you missed her birthday last year? She deserves better than that."

Caleb looks away, his fists still clenched. "I know I've messed up. But I'm trying."

"Trying isn't good enough," you say firmly. "Actions speak louder than words, Caleb. If you really want to be a part of Rya's life, you need to prove it. Be a consistent presence in her life. Until you do, you don't get to undermine the people who are actually here for her."

Caleb glares at you, his eyes flashing with anger. "It's not that simple, Alara. You have no idea what I'm dealing with."

"You're right," you say, your voice steady but full of fury. "I don't know because you never communicate. You think you can just waltz in and out of Rya's life and dictate who gets to be involved? It doesn't work that way. Paige and I have been together for two and a half fucking years! I mean— when are you gonna accept that Rya sees her as a parent already??”

Caleb's face reddens, but he doesn't respond. The silence stretches between you, thick with unresolved tension.

"I'm— I’m done with this conversation," you say finally, turning to leave. "Just know this: Paige isn’t going anywhere. If you want to be a part of Rya's life, you need to accept that."

You slam the door behind you, your heart pounding with adrenaline and anger. As you drive home, your thoughts swirl with frustration.

When you walk in the door, Paige is waiting, concern etched on her face. 

"How did it go?" she asks softly, walking up to you and giving you a kiss

"Not great," you admit, reaching up around her neck to hug her. "But I made it clear that he doesn’t have a say in whether or not you can be around Rya”

Paige wraps her arms around you, providing the comfort you need. "We'll get through this," she whispers.

You nod, leaning into her embrace, knowing that no matter what happens with Caleb, you have a strong, loving family right here.

———

[battyaboutbooksreviews]

🦇 Good afternoon, my beautiful bookish bats! How was your Halloween? What did you dress up as?

🐈‍⬛ We didn't get a single trick-or-treater, so I'm a tiny bit disappointed. Anyway, I prepared WAY too much content for October. We have two black cats and I love bats; every day is spooky season here! To keep the spooky vibes going, here are a few queer vamps to consider reading about before the end of the year!

❤️ Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu 🦇 Carmilla & Laura by SD Simper 🩸 The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl ❤️ Youngblood by Sasha Laurens 🦇 Court of the Undying Seasons by A.M. Strickland 🩸 The Fell of Dark by Caleb Roehrig ❤️ Terrible Praise by Lara Hayes 🦇 The Coldest Touch by Isabel Sterling 🩸 Dowry of Blood by S. T. Gibson ❤️ A Flame in the Night by Morgan Dante

[liquidsneaker]

ermmmm in honor of pride month i thought id share some lgbtq+ hcs :3 yippee!!

Gay: Alec, Allen (transmasc Ally :::::3), Jackson, Joshua, Thiago, Nikolai ^_^

Achillean: Aren, Roee (Alex's brother from his old lore ^_^)

Toric: Alex, Ezra, Matt

Minsexual: Aurora, Jacob, Tamia

Nonbinary people liker (for the life of me i could not find a term for this. help): Indah

Lesbian: Adora, Charlotte, Jane, Kim-Ly, Kiryomi, Liling, Melodie, Moire, Rosalina, Veronica

Sapphic: Arielle, Ashlen, Colleen, Eva, Jordan, McKenzie (classic mason, i hc the classic versions as different people bc im better ♥️/j), Zahrah

Trixic: Amethyst, Elaina, Scarlett, Starr (transfem Albert :3)

Finsexual: Aphrodite, Mack, Nick

Bisexual: Austin, Ben, Caleb, Cody, Cyfrin, Dan, Elizabeth, John, Madelyn, Mason, Minji, Nicole, Nozomi (Minji's friend from her old lore!!), Odette, Prasiddhi, Reza, Rosalie, Sabrina (anon), Sabrina (classic), Vinny, Viola

Pansexual: Abby, Alab, Charlie, Dill, Eduardo, Jamila, Jian, Kai, Trey

Omnisexual: Amani, Becca, Danton (classic dan ^_^), Halona, Lara, Mila

Aroace: Jean-Claude, Lassi, Maribella, Mikah, Yvonne

Asexual Panromantic: Chidi, Marie

Asexual Cupioromantic: Marley 🎉🎉🎉

Greypansexual Demipanromantic: Fayola

yippee okay gender time

Transgender man: Allen, Ash, Cody, Omar

Transgender woman: Aphrodite, Arielle, Christy, Eva, McKenzie, Yvonne, Zahrah

Demiboy: Alex, Eduardo, Matt

Demigirl: Albert, Amethyst, Fayola

Nonbinary: Alab, Elaina, Ezra, Kai, Lassi, Tamia

Genderfluid: Mikah, Marley 🎉🎉🎉

Genderqueer: Quinn

Genderflux: Scarlett

Boyflux: Jacques (classic Jackson)

Bigender: Mack

Two-Spirited: Halona

Agender: Bailey, Lukey, Trey

yippee!!! gay people

[softness-and-shattering]

Finished Lady of The Lake (Witcher)

SPOILERS -- Im frustrated and confused with the ending, this isnt particularly complimentary.

And um, what the hell? Is this like a narnia afterlife situation? How did the horse end up in camelot, WHY camelot, why is Ciris future suddenly with this random knight? Why camelot? Am i supposed to be happy? I guess its independence but its not, its just a different world with different rules and politics and complications. I get that we're not doing happily ever after but like.

Kind of feels like the whole party died so the author didn't have to write endings for them. What did the unicorn even achieve, Ciri doesnt need him to travel.

Also a thing thats bothered me the whole time, why is everyone stuck on ciris theoretical future children, why is SHE not destined one? Why is everyone trying to get her pregnant at 16?? Ive never seen a story where the male protagonist has to have kids to secure a prophecy and everyones throwing wives at him. And i dont like the implication after all that that ciris gonna end up with galahad. She should be a lesbian. She cannot be the only descendant of the elder blood, and what were the elves even isolating those genes for?? What was the point of lara? There was no saving the world from politicking or future climate catastrophe.

Its already not a happy ending bc everyone is dead. It just feels like sapkowski didnt really know how to finish things? Lets just throw in some big fights ok now what let everyone noodle around uh guess Ill kill them off now ok. Ciri doesnt even get to grow up. Cahiras scary and significant and then he's just The Fighty Guy of the party, no more complexity there.

And what the fuck is with emhyr and his incest plan? Why does everyone want to fuck ciri including her father?? "The child o sore will be important" YOUR DAUGHTER IS YOUR CHILD BUCKO and then he just lets her go and didnt leave anyone with a knife for Yen and Geralt because why??

Honestly the sexual violence, the fact that every woman is always "provocative" and we always gotta mention their cleavage and fuckability, its so incredibly gross. Especially with everyone wanting to fuck or impregnate ciri. Who is confirmed to be a minor in-world.

Obviously I found the story compelling enough to keep reading multiple books but all these cool concepts just were not executed through. Just an entire book of everyone trying to fuck a child instead of literally anything else. The villain deaths werent satisfying. The protagonist deaths were cheap. I dont remember who the fuck caleb whoever was or half the people referred to in the last quarter of the book even though ive been reading these books fairly close together.

I kind of hope the show does things better but who knows with cavill leaving.

[sun-critrole]

Essek and Caleb spent time this deep, but not much. Imogen kinda wants to Lara Croft it. Essek is going to the eighth floor.

[adamwatchesmovies]

Knowing (2009)

Knowing will have you sweating while asking "What’s coming next?" Its mystery is the kind that pushes away everything else and makes you focus solely on the film. The performances are strong and the ending is the kind you won’t forget… but it will split audiences. If you’re not on board with that wrap-up, you’ll dismiss the film entirely. I say it was the only way it COULD end and applaud the film for sticking to its guns.

In 2009, Caleb Koestler (Chandler Canterbury) opens a time capsule and finds a sheet filled with numbers - nothing like the drawings of what the future might be like that his classmates receive. His father, John (Nicolas Cage), realizes the numbers are dates and death tolls corresponding with major disasters over the past 50 years. Rapidly becoming obsessed with who wrote them and how they could’ve possibly come up with these numbers, he investigates.

What’s so compelling about Knowing is the sheet of numbers. The more you learn about it, the more you want to know. At first, you wonder what they mean. We see young Lucinda Embry write them down and it’s a whole lot of weird behavior when she does. Then, John discovers the numbers match up with dates and deaths, but he can't decipher some of the numbers. What do they mean? Could he be interpreting it wrong? He must be if some don’t mean anything but what if he just hasn’t figured out all the mysteries yet? How will he find the answers? Finding Lucinda Embry is the most likely way to do it but where could she be? It’s been 50 years. She could be anywhere! Wait. Did these numbers fall into John's lap by accident, or has this whole thing been part of a grander plan? If a little girl fifty years ago could predict the future, nothing out of the realm of possibility.

You understand John’s obsession with finding out, particularly when strangers appear around their home. Your initial thought is “aliens” but also supernatural/divine beings. You’ll go back and forth on those concepts throughout the two-hour running time. Eventually, John connects with Diana (Rose Byrne), Lucinda’s estranged daughter. She has a daughter of her own, Abby (Lara Robinson, who also plays the ‘50s version of Lucinda). Their meeting opens you up to another possibility. Maybe the greater plan… is a meet cute? Like, are John and Diana are supposed to fall in love? No way. That’d be too crazy, even for this movie. Or is it? You don’t know. No. Probably not, actually. There are too many scary scenes for this to all end in a “we’re in love now!” sentiment.

Let’s discuss the ending now - without spoiling anything. As the film progresses, the signs point to these numbers meaning something big, so big that unless it’s a giant coincidence, it’s got to be part of some supernatural/extraterrestrial entity’s plan. If it is, this doesn’t seem to be the most logical way to get things done. There’s a lot in this movie that you’d generously describe as “cryptic”. The weirdos pursuing the Koestlers, for example. If they’re benevolent, why don’t they just come up and clearly explain what’s happening? If they’re sinister, this is an elaborate way to get their jollies ruffled - if you know what I mean. Unless this is all part of some big test (but why would it be?) there’s got to be something evil afoot. It certainly feels like it because Knowing is frequently scary.

All of the mysteries in Knowing are leading somewhere. Even if you "have no idea", a part of you will have a theory. If your guesses are true, would that be a good thing? Or would you think that’s kind of a dumb solution? For me, it seemed like the movie could only end one way. When it did, that meant it lived up to my expectations. I know that for most people, that’s not the case. I can’t say if you’ll be satisfied with the conclusion. Even if you are, some elements of the story don’t add up. If I were to guess, I’d say you probably won’t be happy with the end results, but I enjoyed Knowing enough that I think it’s worth taking a chance. Love it or hate it, the conclusion is not one you'll ever forget. (April 25, 2024)

[wickedsrest-rp]

Welcome to our WRW! We do these weekly to provide plot drops, challenges, and highlight starters. Anyone is welcome to use these bullet points. Let us know if you want us to include one of your setting-related plots in here for next week by sending us a bullet point!

Babe, wake up, a new leg just dropped. Also it's on fire, and there's pentagrams showing up everywhere! What the heck is going on? Check out our current plot of the week of Season 2 for ways to interact!

Our summer seasonal event is here, and so are the cicadas! Enjoy the faire, have some fun at the beach, and look forward to the town bonfire. THE SANDCASTLE CONTEST IS COMING UP! Enter your castle by July 28th!

Some of the lightning bugs in the Common are a little more lightning than bug. You might get a little static shock if you run into one. Don't worry, there's a few people selling rubber gloves in the area. They've got you covered.

ClubWeigh is doing their annual two for one deal. What does that fully entail? No one’s quite sure but the results will probably be horrifying. Great deal though.

Complete challenges and claim prizes!. You can read more about how they work and what prizes are available here. Bonus challenges are an opportunity to earn an extra point per week but are harder or weirder.

This week’s challenge:

Start a dash convo with a character you haven't interacted with before (or in a long time)!

Bonus challenge

Have a back and forth dash convo with another character, reaching 3 replies each within a day

Lara's car is a mess. Know a good detailing place?

To whoever is leaving Jonas the tiny gifts, he's not into it.

Leila might have a bit of a sugar craving going on right now.

If you need a maintenance man, Caleb's your guy. Also sorry for being kind of a freak for a while. It's fine!

[ivycovehq]

due to inactivity, please unfollow:

@inheritedcreatures thanatos, damian wayne al ghul, cirilla ‘ciri’ fiona elen riannon, cassandra de rolo, james carstairs, uma vantis, poseidon.

the following need to make one post in the next 24 hours:

@stcrlessnight

@mixedemoticns

@tragcdyfallen

the following need to make the below number of posts in 72 hours:

@signcfthetiimes: 1 on: korra, lincoln, valeria. 2 on: lexa, lo’ak sully, maya lopez, peeta mellark, sam gamgee, spike. 3 on: sokka, zoe nightshade

@sunshiinefades: 1 on: misaki, mel, kate, lumine, nina 2 on: nancy, zelda, flora, lara, jean, piper, susan, wanda, asami 3 on: katara

@seccndchances: 1 on: hazel levesque, jaina solo, penelope featherington, oriana

@hxlcycnx: 1 on: ben solo, ben parker, lisa tepes 2 on: erik destler, caleb widogast, penelope 3 on: henry lopez, flynn rider, dionysus

@ivypapercutsxo: 1 on: charlie spring, jack skellington 2 on: jeff breckenridge 3 on: derek hale

@allthatglxtters: 1 on percy de rolo

@pennedfairytales: 1 on attina, clio 2 on killian jones, glimmer, emily, vaggie, veronica sawyer 3 on eurydice, shadowheart

@bcneficium 1 on: anakin solo. 2 on: anthony bridgerton. 3 on: zuko, gale dekarios, belle, ezra bridger, hades, evan buckley, hephaestus, commander cody, rapunzil, matthias helvar, azriel

@ivypapercutsxo: 1 on: charlie spring, jack skellington. 2 on: jeff breckenridge. 3 on derek hale.

the following have a week after their hiatus ends to make activity:

@ofcelestialstories: 1 on eddie diaz, johanna mason, magnus bane, aang, poe dameron, scott mccall. 2 on buffy summers, raven reyes, ygritte, han solo, maggie rhee, rhaegar rhee, maid marian, frodo baggins, tali’zorah nar rayya. 3 on leo valdez, gwen stacy, link

[wrenthemoralfander]

Listen:

Why do I want these characters to interact with each other? I personally think the conversations would you be interesting. But like… Why do I either want them to be friends, know each other, or want to give them a reason to fight?

John “Soap” McTavish (MW2) and Ethan Winters(Resident Evil Biohazard/Village)?

Nea Karlsson (Dead By Daylight), Ada Wong (Resident Evil) and Carmen Sandiego?

Lee Everett(TWDG), Joel Miller(TLoU) and Ethan Winters?

Ace Visconti and Doug Houser (Dark Deception)?

Ellie (TLoU), Clementine(TWDG), and Rosemary Winters (Resident Evil Village/Shadow of Rose)?

Amanda (Amanda The Adventurer) and Agatha (Dark Deception)?

Simon “Ghost” Riley (MW2) and Reaper(Overwatch)?

Dale Horvath and Michonne? (TWD)

Kitana (MK) and Lady Urbosa (Breath of The Wild)?

Kaeya (Genshin Impact) and Link (Breath of the Wild)?

Rick Grimes (TWD) and Lee Everett (Telltale: The Walking Dead Video Game)?

Dale Horvath(TWD) and Joel Miller(TLoU)?

Ethan Winters (Resident Evil Village) and Doug Houser (Dark Deception)?

Parvati Holcomb (The Other Worlds) and Caleb Quinn (Dead By Daylight)?

The Duke (Resident Evil Village), Joel Miller and Ellie Williams (TLoU)?

The Plain Doll (Bloodborne) and Donna Beneviento (Resident Evil Village)?

The Duke, Lee Everett and Clementine (Telltale: The Walking Dead Video Game)?

Cicero (Skyrim) and Jinx (League of Legends/Arcane)?

Revali (Breath of The Wild) and Hanzo (Overwatch)?

Caleb Quinn and Karl Heisenberg(Resident Evil Village)?

Gavin Reed (D:BH) and Revali (Breath of The Wild)?

Parvati Holcomb(The Outer Worlds) and Karl Heisenberg (Resident Evil Village)?

Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) and Arnetta Larkin (World War Z: The Video Game)?

John “Soap” McTavish(MW2) and Ana (Overwatch)?

Father Sergei Popov (World War Z: The Video Game) and Vicar Max (The Outer Worlds)?

Lisa (Genshin Impact) and Zatanna Zatara (DC)?

Feng Min(Dead By Daylight) and Parvati Holcomb (The Outer Worlds)?

Whistle/Willow Zimmerman (DC) and Yondu (Marvel)?

Nyoka (The Outer Worlds) and Diluc Ragnvindr (I just think a conversation between them would be entertaining)

Sarah Williams (Labyrinth) and Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit/The Lord of The Rings) {Just for shits and giggles}

Aloy (Horizon: Zero Dawn) and Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

Ralph (Detroit: Become Human) and Wheatley (Portal 2)

Maya (At Dead of Night), Nea (Dead by Daylight) and Sarah (Labyrinth)

Please someone just tell me why I want these conversations.

[bennidraws]

naughty cat 😘

for my bestest and most darling friend @lara60 ❤️

caleb! galaxy's most deluxe slut, consent king, pining idiot, beloved blorbo! from lara's masterful story Dark Matter (which you can read here and its absolutely worth it, especially if found family, queer aliens, smart scifi and heartbreaking stories are your cup of tea;)

[mopopshop]

Shattered Promises

part: 4

pairing: paige bueckers x oc

a/n: we’re starting to get somewhere 😝, enjoy an give feedback if you’d like!!

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The days following your date with Paige are a whirlwind of emotions. The kiss you shared lingers in your mind, and you find yourself daydreaming about her during your classes and study sessions. Despite your growing feelings for Paige, a sense of guilt begins to gnaw at you. You haven’t mentioned Rya or Caleb, and it’s starting to weigh heavily on your conscience.

One night, you decide to confide in your best friend, Dior. She’s always been your rock and she’s stuck with you since . You invite her over to your apartment after putting Rya to bed.

“So,” Dior begins, plopping down on your couch and giving you a knowing look. “What the fuck is up with you lately?”

You sigh, running a hand through your hair. “It’s Paige. Things are going really well, like, really well. But I literally feel so guilty when we’re together.”

Dior raises an eyebrow. “For what?”

You take a deep breath, trying to find the right words. “I haven’t told her about Rya or Caleb. Every time we get closer, I just feel nothing but guilt. I feel like I’m lying to her— like I mean, well I am lying to her I just don’t know how to bring it up!”

Dior leans forward, her expression softening. “Why haven’t you told her?”

“I’m scared, D,” you admit, your voice barely above a whisper. “What if she runs away? We’re both so young. I don’t know if she’d want to deal with a 20-year-old mother, let alone the complications that come with Caleb’s annoying ass.”

Dior nods, understanding in her eyes. “I get it. It’s a lot to drop on someone, especially when things are just starting out. But you can’t keep this a secret forever. It’s a part of who you are, and if Paige really cares about you, she’ll accept all of you, including Rya.”

You look down at your hands, feeling the weight of Dior’s words. “I know. But it’s so hard. I don’t want to lose her.”

Dior reaches out, placing a comforting hand on top yours. “You won’t know how she’ll react until you tell her. And honestly, Alara, if she runs away because of Rya, then she’s not the right person for you. You and Rya deserve someone who’s all in.”

You nod slowly, taking in her advice. “Yeah... I just… I need to find the right moment. I don’t want to drop this on her out of nowhere.”

Dior smiles, giving your hand a reassuring squeeze. “You’ll know when the time is right. Just trust yourself. And you know you’re always gonna have me, yeah? I got you’re back always Lara”

You smile back, feeling a bit lighter after talking to Dior. “Thanks, D. “

“Anytime,” she replies, leaning back on the couch. “Now, tell me more about this diner date. I want all the details.”

You laugh, launching into a detailed recount of your date with Paige, momentarily pushing your worries to the back of your mind.

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Three months have passed since then and you have still yet to tell Paige about Rya or Caleb. Most of your dates consist of staying at Paige’s apartment or going out but you haven’t even gotten near your place since that first date.

Tonight, you’re once again at Paige’s apartment. The two of you are sprawled on the couch, a movie playing in the background, though neither of you is really watching. Instead, you’re engaged in another one of your long conversations that you’ve come to cherish.

Paige turns to you, her expression curious. “So, what was high school like for you?”

You pause, feeling a familiar knot of anxiety form in your stomach. “It was… weird, I don’t know— complicated?,” you say, choosing your words carefully.

Paige notices your hesitation and gently places a hand on yours. “Complicated how?”

You take a deep breath, trying to keep your voice steady. “Just, you know, a lot of personal stuff.”

Paige notices your body language and decides not to push further, bringing up a different topic about the movie you’re watching. You zone out a little as she speaks, that very familiar feeling of guilt bubbling inside once again. That could’ve been your chance to tell her but of course you chickened out and gave a vague answer, like you always do. 

“—ara? Alara? Hey, babe you good?” 

You’re snapped from your thoughts as Paige waves a hand in your face, a confused look adorning hers. “Oh— sorry sorry, what were you saying?”

“Nothing, forget about that. Are you okay??”

You laugh semi-convincingly to lighten the mood. “No yeah— I’m fine don’t worry, let’s just keep watching the movie yeah?” 

Paige nods, her face still reads as though she doesn’t believe you but she pushes past it and tries to relax, sinking back into the couch. 

Just as you both start to settle back into the movie, your phone rings. You glance at the screen and see your mom's name flashing. A surge of panic hits you. Your mom never calls this late unless something’s wrong.

“Sorry, I need to take this,” you say, giving Paige an apologetic look.

“Sure, no problem,” Paige replies, concern evident in her eyes.

You step into the kitchen, answering the call. “Hey, Ma. What’s up?”

Your mom's voice is tense on the other end. “Hun, Rya’s been crying non-stop and she has a fever. I’m gonna take her to the hospital, can you meet me there?”

Your heart races. “Okay, um- yes I’ll be there as soon as I can.” You hang up, trying to keep the panic from overwhelming you.

You rush back to the living room, grabbing your things. “Hey, P I’m really sorry, I have to go. Something— came up.”

Paige stands up, worry etched on her face. “Is everything okay?”

You nod, though your face tells another story. “Yeah, it’s just… family stuff. I need to handle it.”

Paige steps closer, looking like she wants to help but unsure how. “Do you need a ride or anything?”

“No, I’ll be fine,” you say quickly, not wanting her to get involved. “I just need to go.”

Paige watches you, confusion and concern mingling in her eyes. “Okay… be safe, alright?”

“I will,” you promise, giving her a quick, tense kiss before rushing out the door.

As you drive to the hospital, your mind is a whirlwind of thoughts. The guilt of not telling Paige about Rya gnaws at you even more now. You hate leaving her confused and worried, but you can’t deal with that right now. All that matters is getting to Rya.

You arrive at the hospital, practically sprinting inside. Your mom is in the waiting area, holding Rya, who is still crying and looks flushed.

“Mom! Mom, I’m here,” you say, taking Rya into your arms. Her cries soften slightly as she clings to you.

“They’re getting a room ready for her now.”your mom says, worry clear in her eyes. 

You nod, trying to stay calm. “Thanks, Ma. I got it from here”

As you wait for the doctor, holding Rya close, your mind drifts back to Paige. You know you left her in the dark and confused. She’s been nothing but supportive, and you’ve been keeping a huge part of your life from her. You need to tell her the truth soon.

The doctor finally comes and takes you and Rya to a room. You spend the next few hours getting Rya checked and treated, all the while thinking about how you’re going to explain this to Paige. As Rya finally falls asleep, exhausted but on the mend, you once again think back to Paige

You hope she understands, but deep down, you know you need to tell her the truth soon. The longer you wait, the harder it will get.

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[amberxfthenight]

Parece que AMBER FILIP HOFER foi confundido com LOGAN LERMAN enquanto passeava pelas ruas de Eden essa noite. Pertencendo ao clã TZIMISCE, da Seita SABAT, foi transformado em vampiro há VINTE E CINCO anos, mas ninguém diz que ele tem CINQUENTA ANOS, já que aparenta ser bem mais novo. Ganhou fama pela cidade não apenas por ser um HISTORIADOR E RESTAURADOR mas por se mostrar CHARMOSO E DEBOCHADO. De qualquer forma, eu só me importaria em não estar por perto quando o sol se pôr…

𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐊 ♔ 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 ♔ 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 ♔ 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐀

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐈𝐋.

Nome: Amber Filip Hofer. Apelidos: Flip (por sua mãe). Idade aparente: Vinte e cinco anos. Idade real: Cinquenta anos.

Local de Nascimento: Transilvânia, Romênia. Data de Nascimento: 27. 10. 1973 Pais: Lisa Hofer e Mihai Iliescu. Ocupação: Historiador e restaurador.

Espécie: Vampiro. Clã: Tzimisce. Seita: Sabat. Geração cainita: Décima.

Signo: Escorpião. Alinhamento Moral: Caótico Bom. Qualidades: Charmoso, gentil, reservado, cavalheiro, sensível, protetor, tenaz. Defeitos: Sarcástico, teimoso, vingativo, desconfiado, melancólico, rebelde, manipulador. Gosta: História, pintar, desenhar, liberdade, esgrima, mitologia, silêncio, música, tocar violino, caminhadas ao ar livre, moda clássica, arquitetura gótica, contos de cavaleiros medievais, ser obedecido, escultura, seu sotaque, animais, cheiro de chocolate, humanos. Não gosta: A visão da seita sobre humanos, crueldade, hipocrisia, soberba, ser subestimado, sapatos pontudos, roupas desconfortáveis, bebidas alcoólicas, violência desnecessária.

Inspirações: Alucard (Castlevania), Mikaela Hyakuya (Owari no Seraph), Caleb Widogast (The Mighty Nein), Evelyn O'Connel (The Mummy), Lara Croft (Tomb Raider).

𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐄.

Após sua transformação, Amber descobriu ter herdado a habilidade de Dominação,  tamb��m conhecido como o ato de manipular ações, pensamentos e vontades de terceiros. À princípio, o rapaz apresentou bastante resistência no uso de seu poder, uma vez que, sendo mais conectado com seu lado humano do que o normal para um vampiro, ele manifestava diversas amarras éticas para usar livremente a manipulação de ações e pensamentos.

Com o tempo, porém, Amber passou a entender que ceder aos instintos e usar suas habilidades era uma questão de sobrevivência e de aceitação de sua nova condição. Assim, o jovem vampiro começou a usar da Dominação sempre que fosse necessário, rapidamente desenvolvendo uma afinidade com a habilidade ao perceber que um sentimento de deleite o tomava ao ser obedecido ou ao ver as coisas simplesmente se desenrolando a seu favor. Às vezes a sensação o assusta, contudo, a essa altura o Hofer acredita que existem coisas com as quais não vale a pena lutar e é melhor simplesmente abraçar — com toda a intenção do trocadilho — certos aspectos de sua natureza, de forma que, atualmente, ele possui um bom controle e até certo talento para usar a habilidade.

𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐀.

Inicialmente, Amber considerou alimentar-se apenas de animais, uma vez que a perspectiva de encarar humanos como ração ou gado nunca ressoou em seu — agora obsoleto — coração. No entanto, o rapaz era providenciado com bolsas de sangue em seu período de adaptação, de forma que atualmente ele evita a opção animal, desenvolvendo um certo paladar seletivo. Em outras palavras, ele só é fresco. 

Apesar disso, Amber nunca mordeu um humano, saciando sua fome direto da fonte, pois as conexões que ainda possui com o mundo mundano o levam a ter certa aversão ao ato, especialmente se observado do ponto de vista de sua Seita, que prega a visão da existência humana apenas como alimento para sua espécie. A única maneira que ele vê isso acontecendo seria se um humano oferecesse o sangue para ele de bom grado, algo que não aconteceu até hoje, visto que o rapaz não é conhecido por estabelecer relações profundas ou duradouras, preferindo manter uma distância segura especificamente de humanos. 

Por ação do destino que, quem sabe, decidiu ser um pouco mais gentil com o vampiro recém-transformado na época, a mãe de Amber trabalhava no hospital de Eden como enfermeira antes de se aposentar, de forma que o rapaz estabeleceu conexões através dela com as quais consegue bolsas de sangue até hoje. É claro que essas conexões não necessariamente sabem que casualmente entregaram uma bolsa de sangue ao Hofer, visto que é nesse tipo de situação que ele costuma usar sua habilidade, manipulando discretamente ações e pensamentos, afinal, basta que as bolsas sejam casualmente esquecidas ou deixadas em um local conveniente para que ele possa coletá-las.

𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀.

Trigger Warning: agressão, alcoolismo, relacionamento abusivo. 

Quem vê Amber — um charmoso e elegante cavalheiro moderno — andando pelas ruas de Old Town não imagina o amargurado coração que ele carrega ou os segredos que ele esconde por trás de seus pequenos sorrisos e gestos de gentileza. Diga-se de passagem, há quem diga que os olhos frios e todo o tom distante e misterioso é a cereja do bolo, o molho, o “je ne sais quoi” da aura que o rapaz emite e, consequentemente, o que o torna mais interessante e atraente. Um verdadeiro pesadelo para alguém que só deseja ser deixado em paz. Mas eu estou me adiantando, vamos voltar alguns anos para entender melhor a história desse garoto, especificamente, vamos retornar cinquenta anos atrás, quando Amber era apenas um bebezinho humano e inocente.

Amber Filip Hofer nasceu em 1973 na Transilvânia, fruto de um relacionamento entre uma universitária recém formada e um professor. Lisa Hofer era muito mais nova que o pai de seu filho e uma romântica incurável, embora nutrisse sentimentos genuínos pelo homem, não era correspondida. Mihai costumava cortejar suas alunas em segredo, mas era casado e tinha uma reputação a zelar, quaisquer juras de amor que fizera à aluna no passado permaneceria dessa maneira: no passado. No fim, Lisa foi enganada por um homem que a deixou sozinha e desempregada para criar um filho, enchendo sua conta bancária com toda a quantia necessária para comprar seu silêncio. Ela poderia ter sido mais orgulhosa e recusado o dinheiro, contudo, em sua perspectiva, o mínimo que aquele canalha poderia fazer era dar-lhe condições de proporcionar uma vida digna para aquela criança, à qual amava inimaginavelmente. 

Lisa cortou todo e qualquer contato com Mihai e alugou um pequeno apartamento, onde passou a criar o filho sozinha após conseguir um emprego como enfermeira. Apesar da falta de uma figura paterna, Amber tinha uma vida feliz, com uma mãe carinhosa que ensinou-lhe o valor por trás de pequenos atos de gentileza. Em seu pequeno lar, ela lia histórias sobre heróis e cavaleiros para o menino, que ficava encantado quando o protagonista triunfava sobre o grande vilão. Quando criança, Amber era obcecado por histórias de cavaleiros medievais, possuindo uma pequena coleção de cavaleiros feitos de massinha — e confeccionados por ele mesmo — talvez tenha sido por isso que seu interesse por história eventualmente aflorou, fazendo com que decidisse ser historiador. 

Era uma vida simples, mas satisfatória, na qual o garoto não desejava por mais nada a não ser, talvez, pela presença de um pai. Conforme crescia, as perguntas sobre o progenitor começaram a ficar mais constantes e insistentes e Lisa não tinha respostas satisfatórias para dar ao menino. Inicialmente, a mulher imaginou que ela fosse o suficiente para cuidar da criança, mas, como a ausência do pai parecia ser importante para Amber, ela decidiu remediar essa situação. E foi aí que os problemas começaram. 

O primeiro padrasto veio quando Amber tinha oito anos e foi o menos ruim. Não ajudava em casa, gastava todo o dinheiro que ganhava em bebida e passava metade do dia xingando o menino ou mandando-o buscar mais cerveja. Pelo menos, a extensão de seu mau-caratismo parava aí e, normalmente, após estar completamente encharcado de álcool, o homem adormecia até o dia seguinte. O segundo veio cinco anos depois e era bem mais complicado que o primeiro, pois além do vício em apostas — que fazia com que gastasse todo o dinheiro de Lisa em jogos —, tinha o costume de agredir Amber sempre que o rapaz o desagradava, algo que se tornou constante, uma vez que o garoto não suportava nenhuma ofensa à ele ou à mãe em silêncio. Esse padrasto não durou tanto e, por um tempo, voltaram a morar apenas Lisa e Amber em seu pequeno apartamento. 

Parecia que as coisas tinham voltado aos eixos, Amber estava completando dezessete anos e estava prestes a entrar na faculdade quando Lisa decidiu tentar uma terceira vez. Àquele ponto, já não era mais sobre propiciar uma figura paterna ao filho — que estava crescido e já estava cansado de homens estragando a vida de sua mãe — era sobre Lisa encontrar alguém que verdadeiramente a amasse. Parecia que não importava o quanto tentasse, ela não tinha sorte no amor, ou melhor, não conseguia encontrar sua alma gêmea, portanto, pediu ao filho que desse uma chance ao terceiro padrasto. Ele não era alcoólatra, nem viciado em jogos e também não batia em Amber, mas agredia Lisa constantemente. Depois, fingia culpa, pedia perdão, chorava, dizia que a amava e a convencia de que ela havia o forçado a fazer aquilo.  O homem aproveitava para fazer isso quando Amber não estava em casa e tinha saído com os amigos ou para a escola, preparar-se para o ingresso na faculdade. Quando o rapaz chegava em casa, o grosso do problema já tinha passado, entretanto, sua mãe não podia esconder os hematomas para sempre, tampouco convencer-lhe de que tudo estava bem somente porque seu padrasto se comportava bem na sua frente. 

Um dia, Amber pegou o homem no ato, enquanto agredia a mãe, e nunca sentiu tanta raiva em sua vida. Quando deu por si, já estava feito: quebrou uma garrafa de vinho cheia na cabeça do homem que, imediatamente, caiu no chão, a cabeça sangrando um rio. Estava morto? Não sabia, mas esperava que sim. Desejava que sim. Quer dizer, talvez não devesse desejar isso. De qualquer modo, Lisa caiu em desespero certa de que, se o homem acordasse, mataria Amber e, se permanecesse de olhos fechados, tornaria o filho um assassino. Movida pelo pânico e pelo desejo de proteger sua criança, pegou todas as economias e entrou em contato com uma velha amiga, que tinha mudado-se para os Estados Unidos há algum tempo e pareceu melhorar de vida em uma pequena cidade. 

Assim, Amber mudou-se com a mãe para Eden, onde estabeleceram-se na lado leste da cidade, a área na qual a amiga de Lisa morava. Amber achava a cidade estranha por algum motivo, mas não a odiava, especialmente pela forma como sua mãe parecia estar entretida com seu novo trabalho no hospital. O rapaz então passou a se concentrar em seus estudos com menos preocupações, passando também a dedicar-se mais a alguns de seus hobbies, como pintura e escultura. Conforme os anos passavam, Amber tentava apenas viver sua vida, sem chamar atenção, entretanto, sem querer, acabava fazendo o oposto. Veja bem, um historiador romeno com respaldo acadêmico e que trabalha com restaurações dificilmente passa despercebido por Old Town, onde a História praticamente cria pernas e sai andando pelas ruas. Não apenas isso, ele tinha uma elegância e erudição que praticamente pertencia aos Tzimisce, ou pelo menos eles assim passaram a pensar, especialmente depois que o rapaz passou a ser chamado para trabalhar na preservação e restauração de determinadas partes do hotel de Vlad. 

Por mais que o Hofer tivesse concepções risíveis sobre a humanidade, nutrindo certa admiração pela espécie devido a sua resiliência, inventividade e capacidade de compaixão, os Tzimisce decidiram fazer uma aposta: por quanto tempo ele pensaria assim uma vez que tivesse provado do doce sabor da imortalidade? Uma vez que fosse superior a todos eles? Porque eles podiam praticamente sentir toda a tristeza e a raiva engarrafada vibrando por trás daqueles olhos gelados. Foi apenas uma questão de tempo até que o Abraço de Amber acontecesse, forçando-o a sumir por cerca de um ano enquanto se adaptava à sua nova condição. Durante esse período, o jovem manteve contato com a mãe através de cartas, nas quais dizia estar viajando. O endereço do remetente sempre constava algum lugar distante, mas a verdade era que ele normalmente estava a apenas alguns minutos de distância, escondido em algum recanto do hotel Paradisus, onde consultava Vlad sempre que possível sobre as origens do clã, motivado por sua incurável curiosidade de historiador. 

Quando retornou ao mundo, Amber compreendeu a aposta que os Tzimisce fizeram, afinal, ele era uma criatura sedenta por sangue humano irremediavelmente mergulhado naquele mundo mundano. Sua mãe era uma mulher humana, com a qual convivia diariamente e provavelmente preferiria morrer a machucá-la, sua profissão consistia em estudar a história humana e, por vezes, ensiná-la para outros humanos. Ele precisaria de um autocontrole enorme para ir contra sua natureza. Infelizmente, para os Tzimisce, eles, de fato, estavam corretos sobre seu pertencimento ao clã, uma vez que sua tenacidade era capaz de rivalizar com o vampiro mais experiente. Amber tinha um ponto a provar, ainda que de forma discreta, e teria sua vitória pessoal ao não se curvar diante de todos os ideais do Sabat. Ele não tem a intenção de rivalizar seu clã ou Vlad, até mesmo por ter desenvolvido respeito pelo líder e por seu apego às tradições, mas certamente não tem medo de ter seus próprios ideais e seu código de honra pessoal.  A “besta interior” pode não ser contida, mas, da mesma forma que a luz não existe sem a escuridão, ela não pode existir sem a humanidade que restou dentro dele. Ou assim ele acredita, uma visão ingênua para vampiros mais velhos, no entanto, que certamente merece ser observada, afinal, não se sabe quantas pessoas Amber seria capaz de convencer com seu charme e lábia.

Por enquanto, Amber só quer viver sua vida da maneira mais simples e solitária possível, lendo livros, fazendo restaurações e cuidando de sua mãe, que já se tornou uma senhora aposentada enquanto, em contrapartida, ele permanece imutável. Seus planos, porém, parecem prestes a ser arruinados a qualquer minuto pelo atual estado do mundo vampírico. Honestamente, Amber acredita que todo vampiro é tão bosta quanto o pior dos seres humanos e não se importaria de ver todos eles em chamas, contudo, ele gostaria de permanecer bem vivo por trás da segurança da Máscara pelo menos até sua amada mãezinha ir bater um papo com Deus, então ele espera que a sociedade vampírica tenha a elegância de aguardar isso acontecer antes de entrar em completo caos e decadência.

@nesfantpontos