#legitimately like sobbing at how funny i was in 2022

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looking back at old texts is not good for my psyche bc it's making me remember how funny and cool i was in 2022

[gabessquishytum]

Hello ! I think tumblr ate my ask so here I go again (If it didn't, and you just not had time to answer it, ignore this one) :

Before dying, Robin fell in love with a girl and got her pregnant on accident. He died before she could tell him, and therefore nobody knew except for the girl. The only thing she had from him was a portrait of Robin and Hob made for Robin's 20th birthday, that he gave to her.

The portrait become an heirloom and despite rough bump, it stayed into the family for centuries.

Cue to 2022 where Eleanor (7th of the name and absolute likness of the first one) find that here history teacher has a striking resemblance to her ancestor's father. She learns that he's working in a pub on the Friday's nights and decide to go see him. Maybe he's part of extended family!

Hob's nearly have a heart attack when he sees his dead wife stroll into the New In one Friday night, clutching against her a portrait of his dead son.

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Ooo yes I think your other ask did disappear into the ether! Thanks for resending it!

I do occasionally think about Hob’s genetics (as you do). Because lets just say that he did reproduce at some point (discounting Robyn for a second). Due to the way time, genetics and reproduction works, everyone with British ancestory is said to be "descended between 21 to 24 generations from Edward III". Now, Edward III is Hob’s direct contemporary more or less. He had 13 legitimate children AND a few on the side, so it's not hard to see how his genes got about a bit. But lets face it, Hob has had A LOT more time to spread his wild oats than Edward did. I don't know what my point is here BUT. I think that Hob’s genes are definitely probably spread far and wide and I think it's quite funny.

All that being said, how absolutely terrifying would it be for Hob to see an absolutely likeness of Eleanor in the modern age! He doesn't believe in ghosts but there she is, and she's looking right at him like she's trying to pierce his soul. He has a minor coronary incident right there behind the bar and is once again so glad he can't die, because he needs to figure this out.

He's honestly devastated to find out that Robyn had a child! Because he would have loved that baby so much. Maybe he wouldn't have gone quite so far off the rails. But what's done is done. He tells modern Eleanor that they must be distant cousins! And he spends an age staring at the picture of Robyn, his boy, trying hard not to sob in front of everyone.

Dream takes him home and puts him to bed that night, and gives him fuzzy, distant, comforting dreams about home and family. Robyn and his baby, Hob and Dream together, and Eleanor of course. Hob wakes up with damp eyes, but he's so glad to be alive. Always, always glad.

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Emery’s 2022 SK8 Fanfiction Wrapped

(Really just Renga fanfics if I’m being honest)

These are some stories I’ve read since joining the fandom, so August 2022 - December 2022

Also, they’re all rated G or T but please be mindful of the tags (mostly for violence)

💠 FIVE FAVORITE FICS

A Moment to Be Real by MissLightBright

some kind of fairytale by arahir

Every Week and Counting by SKayLanphear

My house is a mess (so why don’t you clean it for me) by infinitelink

Yearning for the Freedom of Birds by LaurelNymph

minor spoilers ahead (in my Notes)

💠 FICS I KEEP COMING BACK TO

reki and langa are just friends (maybe) by zukushou

Ring ‘em Up | The One with the School Festival Trope and We’re Throwing These Rules Out The Window by LaurelNymph

Sunset | Cried Wolf | and Just a slime by Sleepwich

SNOW White and Going Once, Going Twice… by EnthusiasticCynicist

he was a skater boy, he said — no, you know what, no, we’re not calling it that by arahir

love signs, baby by discountscoobyart

I Don’t Dance (I Know You Can) by soupthatistoohot

The Dance by Undercoverqueer

The blue flowers up my throat. by zj3bson

💠 FICS THAT SURPRISED ME

The Tethering of Us by MissLightBright

Notes: I was wary going in, I really didn’t think I’d like a story that was a rewrite from canon without containing fantasy elements or something. I guess reading the description, I thought Reki and Langa wouldn’t spend enough time together (like I thought Langa would always be busy) but I was wrong and I was hooked 💗 🙌🏼 I binged this in a day and a half.

Skaters and Rulers by KurapikasScarletEyes

Notes: It was a short story that left me wanting MOAR 😭 the suspense of the sword fight/attack, and Reki and Langa’s interaction was so nice 💗💗💗 applause

Craving motion by livingonyoghurtandspite

Notes: Reki’s reaction was a unique take, fresh (even given the angst) and it left me wishing the best for Renga

Careful What You Wish For by Larisss

Notes: I thought this would be a silly goofy haha funny fic but what it did for Reki I just 💗🥹

💠 FICS THAT MADE ME CRY

If I Only Could (Make a Deal with God) by MissLightBright

Notes: THE 📃✍️ ✉️ MAN. THE 📃✍️✉️ GET ME EVRRY TIME. AND LANGA SUFFERING TOO I- *sobs*

Please Breathe by NevaraRaven

Notes: Langa was so scared T-T and just.. reading about Oliver’s death will never not make my heart hurt

more hearts than just mine. by brokencomatose

Notes: When Langa had to say goodbye ;_;

(…I’m just now realizing in these fics that made me cry, even ones I didn’t list, I would cry the moment Langa broke)

💠 FICS I WISH I READ THIS YEAR

bunny slopes by buzzcut__season

Notes: I wanted to read this before Christmas, but I read other shorter Christmas themed fics first. And then 2022 Renga Secret Santa stories started coming out and so I started reading those and yeahhh. I’ll still go back to bunny slopes asap

Another Cindereki Story by spottedinfinity (redhoodedwolf)

Notes: Same situation as bunny slopes! I read a bunch of shorter Cindereki fics before I could work my way to this one T^T I’m almost there Cindi!

💠 FAVE FIC FROM FAVE WRITER

A Moment to Be Real by MissLightBright

Notes: I’m not even super into fae stuff?? I think the sweetness + angst of their romance, and just the wonder-like/almost nostalgic feel I got throughout the story made my heart happy. Bro the second half of the fic so far *clutches heart* BRO I CANT BELIEVE THEY- [spoilers] 💘💞💗

💠 NEW FIC FROM (relatively) NEW WRITER

Strangers (to lovers) by Larisss

Notes: This one had me squealing “oooooo~ let’s goooo!!” Plus I love reading fics where Miya shows off how legitimately smart he is

💠 FICS THAT MADE ME LOL

Langa Has Fallen and Can’t Get Up by maddisunshine

Notes: omg this one part had me screaming. Langa: *injures leg* Reki: Ok man I’m gonna poke around, tell me where it hurts … how does this feel? Langa: it feels… Nice? (!!!) Reki: OK MAN

How Miya Played Matchmaker Without Actually Playing Matchmaker by wiseterria

Notes: THAT VINE REFERENCE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND HIT ME LIKE A SKATEBOARD TO THE FACE. I WAS CACKLING AT 2 IN THE MORNING EL OH ELLLLLL

your eyes, they never lie by kittenyoongs

Notes: Langa and Reki’s banter omggg enough said

Brain-to-Mouth Filter by theseathemoonandthestars

Notes: “Langa Kyan” 😌 Reki I know you’re freaking out rn but your friend is a riot

just thought you should know by egoisticluv

Notes: JUST,,, THE THOUGHT OF EVERYONE LIKE hey what the heck is up with Langa??? ???I don’t know???? haha

💠 FICS WHERE I CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW THEY END

At the End of This Thread by MissLightBright

Notes: When people put spins on the ‘red string of fate’ trope I get all 👀

A Magical Misunderstanding by banditoheart (eldritchpossum)

Notes: PLEASE UPDATE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD LANGA WAS SO SCARY AND COOL IN THE LAST CHAPTER 👁️👁️

Please, I’m Begging You, Check Yes by Sleepy_witch

Notes: High School In The 90s Au?? Mutual pining?? Please… I’m begging you… write more of this (lol see what I did there)

p.s. No pressure to update btw! Just letting you know I REALLY enjoyed what you wrote!

💠 FAVE SCENES

Language Barriers by athellos

Notes: REKI YOURE SO ROMANTIC DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA

I used to hear a simple song That was until you came along - Cindereki by Marvel4Lifebitch

Notes: There was one part where my swiftie heart went HAYWIRE. Also, the fic heavily follows both Disney Cinderella movies, so near the end when it went off on its own thing I was afraid of what would happen and good God poor Reki ;~; and Prince Langa seeing him like that ;;;~;;;

Frostbite by soupthatistoohot

Notes: Chapter 2, Langa and Reki alone in the coffee shop, maaan 💞 that whole scene 💞💞

Don’t let your thoughts win by ScarletRigmor

Notes: THE WAY LANGA WAS SO SCARED WHEN REKI-

[geekgemsspooksandtoons]

Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio is my favorite film of 2022

Well...I am making that my title...I saw it two hours ago. My apologies, I had to do some stuff and was distracted. Including I saw it was close to 1:49 am and I wanted to wait a bit. But I finally watched the film on Netflix. I’m not going to spoil anything.

I think what really tells the quality of a film is that if I’m able to cry after the first 9 minutes & 48 seconds, weird detail to include I know. But the fact I didn’t just tear up because of that first part...but the fact even towards the ending...I thought to myself I was a tearing mess. I wasn’t sobbing...but I was tearing up that I felt those tears. Yeah, that sounds personal. But considering the film I watched.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen an animated film that was not only would be very enjoyable film for people of all ages. But also, very mature in with the themes it was presenting. Especially with how some scenes played out. Including while still being funny at times, and having these moments that made me think like, “What the fuck?” but not in a bad way. But it’s so weird to see a film that’s like...

Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio is a legitimate beautiful film. Not only in animation. I’ll be stupid I was surprised and possibly forgot this is a stop motion film. It’s not CGI, but the stop motion is so good, I’m sounding stupid. The animation is utterly fantastic.

But again, the animation isn’t just beautiful. The film itself with its storytelling, the writing of its characters, and the film not being afraid to tackle certain themes or just...

This is my favorite film of 2022. This is such a fantastic film, just wow.  Also, the performances were great, and the score was also great. There is so much passion and love put into this. I shouldn’t feel weird saying that. I’m saddened that I didn’t see this in a theater. But that’s okay, it was in select theaters.

I think I’ve said enough, despite Netflix’s stupidity with recent stuff. I highly recommend watching this film, you won’t regret it.