#leo is embarassed

[e-turn]

Leo felt the panic rise to a crescendo. He reached out wildly for Mikey, trying to grab his face, his hands, his arms, anything, anything he could to make him stop.

“Mikey, you don’t have to do this! I’m right here, I never left, you don’t have to go back, I’m here!”

I find it a really good idea that Leo doesn’t have any body fluids in this state. A detail that can be a blessing for someone but turns out as another part of torture for someone else. 

@dandylovesturtles, you are amazing :)

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[woodtoc]

Okkk sooo

I hc leo with long lashes and a flat nose, which i wasnt able to draw right here but whatever, and hazel with a rond face

i made leo too sad by accident so i had to make him smile too lol

What i wanted to do didnt really translate so i might do more

And Hazel??? Giiirl how did i do that

Most of my inspo for her was from the amazon's statue in Cotonou, Benin (which was somehow perfect)

In the end it was super fun 🤭 (even if i was so annoyed drawing curly hair ugh, but i cant help it,it seems i only draw ppl with curls)

[dent-de-leon]

Taliesin: "Oh boy--poor Leo. Oh, I love Leo. Interesting that he ended up here...Leo is a professional man of leisure, more or less. He has money, and he lives in the red lamp district--kinda this seedy, wonderful, artsy, creative chunk of the city. And he's--he's soft, and he's charming, and he's...vivacious, and social. And...strangely alone. And I can't talk to exactly what happened or why.

And he has a wonderful and sort of interesting collection of eclectic objects, he's one of those people whose house is full of--I mean, you see where I'm sitting right now--but, a little less chaotic. Some of it is clearly odd, some of it is clearly things that point to the fact that he is part of Candela because he does have this knack for finding things. And this eye for antiques that may be cursed, etc. But he is very charming and socially clever--a confirmed bachelor, I suppose. A very specific type of person that doesn't really exist as far as I know these days, so..."

"The journalist class...sometimes you don't see exactly what you want to pull together, and I really wanted to go for like, a socialite. You go on and you look at the map, you go in and see the bones of the house, to see what you can strip down and rebuild. And journalist fit well for that kind of character class--most things, if you don't see it in the books, you can either reskin or put it together. And I'm sure everyone's mildly irritated by my joy of--'Can you make me an original character class? I want my own original subclass, Matt. Please, please--?'...That seemed to be the best way to build the socialite. And it will come up later in the game, I feel like it really did its job on that level. It gave me all the tools I needed."

Very very interested in what Taliesin's mentioned so far about how Leo hates silence and is very alone, and just--especially intrigued by the comment that he's kinda surprised it's this character he's using for Candela?? I wonder if he had plans for something else, or if it was a character idea he had lying around for a while--

[entering--hyperspace]

UNCLE TROMBONE?

[crookedghosts]

casually making myself cry while creating Esperanza Valdez' (highly inaccurate idk) political career in the rwrb au bc escapism... only so much of this will be featured, frankly, bc this is a story about Leo/Piper/Jason and it's the only reason they need a backstory made but I adore it anyway so I'm gonna share lol:

(Pre-Early-AU) Tristan McLean is born into an affluent family in California, where his family is involved in philanthropy and Indigenous historical preservation. He's charming and easily a star in California politics, advocating for Indigenous people and the environment. Piper's mother passes early in her life, leaving Tristan as a single father, deeply devoted to raising Piper while managing the demands of his political career.

As Tristan works his time as a U.S. Senator from California, his priorities begin to shift as he struggles with balancing raising Piper with his growing political role. There is work to be done as the Aeneas/Chiron campaign pushes for BIPOC voices to be heard and represented in the late 2000s, and he is on the trail with them.

Meanwhile, Esperanza Valdez is born into a working-class Mexican-American family in a small Texas town. Her father (Leo’s grandfather) works as a skilled mechanic and runs a small auto repair shop. Esperanza grows up witnessing her father’s dedication and the tight-knit community he serves. She became known for her sharp mind and strong voice, often advocating for fair treatment and opportunities for local workers. Her natural leadership and willingness to speak up make her a community figure, even before she considers a formal career in politics.

With time, Esperanza graduates college and becomes involved in community advocacy and organizing, focusing on education access and labor rights. When she has Leo, she begins actively organizing for women's rights, particularly women's reproductive rights in Texas, as someone who is very publicly pro choice and pro family (not mutually exclusive things). Leo's abuelo is the best father figure he could ask for growing up.

2008 (Aeneas/Chiron Administration): As Esperanza gains recognition for her effective grassroots efforts, she is encouraged to run for the Texas state legislature during the Aneas/Chiron wave. Initially hesitant, she agrees, driven by the chance to make broader change in the 2010 midterms.

2012 (Aeneas/Chiron 2nd Term): Esperanza runs for Congress and wins, and her reputation grows as she fights for working-class families and educational reform while representing a diverse district in her home state of Texas. Leo, now 7, is a part of her public story (her little helper). Her career steadily grows 2012-2016.

2013-2014 : Esperanza meets Tristan McLean, a career politician known for his early success but disillusioned by the limits of the system and pivoting careers. Realizing he can be more effective in non-political advocacy, he shifts focus. They meet during initiatives promoting educational reform and child welfare. Leo and Piper, both around 8-9 and often with their parents for events, develop a quick bond.

2015: Tristan and Esperanza are married, driven by their shared values. Esperanza has been in congress for 3 years and Tristan has taken his step back to focus on family and philanthropy for the last 5. Piper gains a strong female role model in Esperanza, and Leo, 10, becomes Piper’s new stepbrother. While Tristan supports Esperanza’s career, he is cautious about Piper being too involved in politics, creating a complex family dynamic as Piper looks up to her stepmother and becomes drawn to her causes.

2016 (Kronos v Creon): Kronos wins the presidency in the race against Helene Creon, the first female identifying presidential candidate who fought a tight race that the Valdez-McLean family fully supported. Esperanza, now a Congresswoman, becomes one of the leading progressive voices in the fight against regressive policies.

2016-2020: As Esperanza’s political career accelerates, Tristan supports her from the sidelines, using his experience to guide her through challenges but maintaining his wish for Piper to have options outside of politics. The Kronos years are in Leo and Piper's early teenage years, from age 11-15.

2018 Midterm Elections: Esperanza leads significant efforts in the 2018 midterm elections, advocating for progressive candidates and policies. At 13, Leo and Piper begin making more appearances and volunteering publicly, despite Tristan’s concerns. Esperanza’s work in the midterm campaigns pays off when she becomes the House Minority Leader, bringing her national prominence and solidifies her as a key contender for future higher office.

2020 (Chiron/Valdez vs Kronos/Typhon): Former Vice President Joe Chiron selects Esperanza as his running mate for the presidential election. She becomes Vice President after their victory, making history as the first Latina to hold the office. The family dynamic shifts as the Valdez-McLean family moves into an even bigger spotlight. Tristan takes on a quieter public profile but remains active in philanthropy, focusing on arts and environmental causes while encouraging the kids through high school, which they are finishing as the family enters the 2024 race.

2024 (Valdez/Chase vs Kronos/Typhon): Kronos can't lose enough, but the Valdez/Chase administration wins with President-Elect Esperanza Valdez as the first woman of color to hold the office. Leo and Piper, freshly starting University, become the First Son and First Daughter of the US, forming a White House Trio with Annabeth Chase, the Vice President's niece.

2027-2028 (present day in the Valgrace RWRB AU): Leo and Piper are both 23ish, finishing uni, with Annabeth already a year out and deep in the world of political analysis. The Valdez/Chase administration is running the country while running a campaign against an unknown Repu blican ticket, and shenanigans ensues.

[kursedmayo]

Sometimes I look at Rottmnt Donnie and can't help but go "I need this fucking euthanized" (/pos)

[combinecremator]

the borderlands movie is bad whatever yadda yadda. but it did give us Claptrap Popcorn Bucket, which has given me more joy in the last hour than anything else in my miserable life has for weeks

[kallypsos]

(￣∀￣)

[tiredassmage]

Reassessed. Leo’s definitely the Ken. He here to defend Dash’s rights and support Dash’s wrongs (hint: he’s right).

The rest of them are just at their fucking limit, bro. Send them all on vacation.

[waku-waku-week]

godhelp me. tonight i spent like an hour listening to radiohead and then switched to the fight club soundtrack. i can not sleep because i am too busy thinking about how much i love the movie fight club. i am becoming an incel

[prettygirlgerard]

incredibly sick and twisted (he reacted to my message after 45 minutes and i care about this)

[galmiahthepigeon]

Oh I'm so embarrassed about the reaction I'm having to The News

[hopeaterart]

Oh, Lord help Leo if he ever comes across that poetry. His face might ACTUALLY burst into flame from how red it will be 😂

Oh yeah, especially considering how lovesick he was the entire time he was just pining after Usagi. Like, he asked someone for advice before and this is how he looked like

[thissliceofnonsense]

No stop I wanted Leo to stay in the Prison dimension for longer too(for angst reasons)...

but this is better.

Holy herbs this is hilarious.

AU where Leo is trapped in the Prison Dimension for months instead of minutes and the only way he gets by with his sanity intact is through recording himself talking to his wrist comm.

When they finally manage to get Leo back and make him rest up to heal, Donnie can’t help but listen to the recordings left behind.

He’s not sure what exactly he’s expecting, only that his subconscious is screaming at him that it has to be heartbreaking, that it has to be torturous.

Instead, what Donnie is subject to is a full thousand hours’ worth of Jupiter Jim and Lou Jitsu crossover fanfiction. More than one part in the series. Spanning well over a million words.

(The worst part is that it’s actually good.)

[regalstudies]

I might not be returning to Japan this year after all, which is absolutely heartbreaking

I was supposed to be going over with a company, but I just straight up can't afford their fees with the changes to my financial situation recently, no matter how much I scrimp and save

I know this doesn't mean I'll *never* get to go back, and I'll *never* get to work there but...it's starting to feel like it :')

[hypernixation]

guy who flaps his hands after making out