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hockeylvr59 · 2 years ago

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The Perfect Match Part 8 || Taylor and Cale Makar

Summary: When Taylor Makar meets Elizabeth “Liezel” Estroff he quickly discovers how compatible she is with his older brother Cale. Despite his parents early protestation to leave well enough alone, Taylor makes it his mission to set Cale up with his perfect match.

Authors Note: This chapter is brought to you by the party bus video of Cale and the Cup which I have watched way more times than I can count. We’ve finally reached the point you all have been waiting so patiently (or not lol) for. Let me know what you think. I’m thinking there is maybe one more part to this before a few epilogues. Also apologies to anyone who is upset Taylor is basically not in this part at all for the first time rofl.

FC Claim: Kirrilee Berger.

Warnings: maybe cursing, some pg-13 making out // Word Count: 4,462

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Liezel: Hey, our afternoon conference speaker is running long, I’ll be there as soon as I can.

Cale: No worries. Just be safe.

Liezel: My Uber just pulled up. I think I’m in the right place…

Cale: Be right down.

Grabbing her purse after tucking her phone back inside it, Liezel climbed out of the uber and proceeded to try to aimlessly fix her curls while she waited for Cale to come downstairs and let her in. This place was fancy, certainly fancier than her college apartment but she supposed that’s kind of what she expected from an NHL superstar who needed more security.

“Hey! Come in out of the cold.” Looking over at the apartment doors Liezel smiled a bit seeing Cale dressed only in a pair of black joggers and a light grey hoodie. It was a stark contrast from her navy slacks, white button up, and grey suit jacket under a black dress coat but she certainly hadn’t had time to go back to the hotel to change. And it wasn’t like he didn’t look good in his loungewear. Moving to the door and therefore Cale, Liezel was a bit surprised when he wrapped an arm around her in a partial hug as he guided her inside.

“Food is ready so I hope you’re hungry.” He commented as he led the way to the elevator. “How has your stay in Denver been so far?”

“I haven’t seen much beyond the walls of the convention center. But it seems really nice. The whole thin air thing is going to take some getting used to though.” Liezel replied, sighing as the building’s warmth enveloped her, taking the chill away after her short wait outside. “And I’m definitely hungry. We barely had time for lunch today.”

Cale’s half smile covered his face and he just guided her upstairs into his condo. It was furnished about as nicely as any bachelor’s pad she’d seen but sparsely decorated. After allowing her inside, Cale reached up to assist in removing her jacket, hanging it on a hook before sliding his shoes off onto a mat inside the door. Kicking her heels off as well, Liezel sighed as her arches relaxed and she thanked him softly, following him further inside.

Immediately, smells of herbs and good Italian cooking flooded her nose and Liezel’s eyebrows rose a bit in surprise.

“I made chicken parm and some pasta, I hope that’s alright.” Cale murmured, moving around the kitchen easily, opening a small wine fridge and pulling a bottle out. “You like wine right?” He questioned, his cheeks turning a bit ruddy.

“I enjoy a nice glass of wine, yes.” Liezel confirmed, smiling. “And it sounds perfect, so long as it’s regular pasta and not that chickpea stuff Nate makes you eat.” Her voice was teasing as she leaned against the counter watching him move. “Is there anything I can do to help?”

“It’s regular.” Cale stated, his body language light as he picked up on her tease based on previous conversations. “If you want to go get the game on since it should be starting soon…I’ll bring the food.” He suggested, pointing the way to the living room.

Nodding, Liezel did as she was tasked and moved through the space, finding the remote for the large screen tv before flipping it on and pulling up the espn app. Cale was already logged in so it didn’t take much effort to find the hockey east section and UMass’s game. By the time she had, Cale was entering the room with two plates which he set onto the coffee table before retreating for the wine glasses.

“Do you want anything else?” He called. “Water?”

“That would be great.” Liezel called back, looking around before picking a spot on the couch because it was clear Cale planned to watch and eat here.

When her best friend’s brother returned this time it was with two bottles of water tucked under his arm, two glasses of wine, and napkins.

“You didn’t have to wait for me. Dig in.” He murmured, settling everything down on the coffee table next to their plates.

“Thanks for dinner Cale. It looks and smells great.” Liezel stated as she reached for a plate along with a napkin. Retrieving silverware, she dug in, her eyes going wide in surprise. “Are you sure this is your cooking?” She teased softly, butterflies swirling in her stomach at Cale’s slightly embarrassed but proud expression, his cheeks warm as he nodded while chewing.

“Another point for Laura in the parenting column.” Liezel grinned, even more impressed with their mom and how she had raised them. It was also another point in the attractiveness column for Cale but she wasn’t about to voice that thought aloud.

Cale didn’t reply but she felt his eyes on her before he turned back to the tv as the game was underway. Watching the game in peace while they ate, Liezel continued to observe Cale’s body language from the corner of her eye. He was instantly more engaged every time Taylor stepped on the ice and it almost appeared like he was holding his breath for the entire duration of Taylor’s shifts. It was clear that he loved Taylor as much as Taylor loved him and that Cale really wanted Taylor to succeed.

It was during a commercial break that Liezel broke the silence after taking another sip of her wine.

“Woah. This is really good. Way to spoil a girl off the $10 grad student budget bottles.” That comment made Cale smirk a little but any further comment was silenced as the game resumed.

By the time first intermission hit, the plates of food had been cleared and Liezel’s wine glass was empty. Though Cale had offered her a second glass, Liezel declined, not wanting to overindulge or risk being tipsy and possibly doing something untoward. Instead, while he went to the bathroom, Liezel moved to gather up dishes and started to clean the kitchen until Cale came back in stating firmly that she didn’t have to do that.

“You cooked. I can clean.” She assured him, not minding at all. Sensing he wasn’t going to win that battle, Cale simply started to help and within minutes everything was clean and they returned to the living room for the second period of Taylor’s game.

Throughout the second, Liezel attempted to get comfortable, but it was difficult to truly relax in a pants suit. She didn’t think Cale had noticed but as the period ticked to a close he got up again and when he returned less than a minute later it was with a pair of sweats and a t-shirt in hand.

“Here.” He murmured softly. “Go change into these.” Hesitating for a moment while just looking at him, Liezel eventually nodded and whispered her thanks before taking the clothes to head into the bathroom Cale directed her to so she could change. Immediately she was enveloped in the scent of his laundry soap and she had to admit that his clothes were far more comfortable than her own and possibly even more comfortable than Taylor’s were.

Heading back into the living room, Liezel thanked Cale again before settling onto the couch with a yawn. Today had been a long day and she was now enjoying watching her best friend on tv where admittedly the company was much nicer than being alone.

****

Cale could tell Liezel was tired from the moment she entered his condo. He hadn’t expected her to be so tired that she started to doze off while watching the third period of Taylor’s game but there were presently five minutes left on the clock and she was asleep with her head dipping onto his shoulder after scooching closer to him, likely for warmth.

Taking in her sleeping form during a stoppage in play, Cale couldn’t help but smile to himself. She looked cute in his clothes, though they were way too big on her. He knew she wore clothing that Taylor had left behind frequently but it was different seeing her in something that was his and not his brother’s.

Since starting to get to know Liezel, Cale had learned that she was smart and determined, but also that she was funny and goofy, warm and kind. Many of those things were why at first he’d assumed that she had been dating his brother. But time and again Taylor had insisted that it wasn’t like that and that he didn’t see her that way.

And honestly that was a bit baffling and Cale couldn’t understand why Taylor wasn’t romantically interested in someone as great as his best friend.

Looking down at Liezel again as the game wrapped up, Cale felt a warmth in his chest. She really was beautiful, he always looked forward to talking to her and getting her game day ‘have fun’ texts had become a treasured part of his routine. Plus, she had never treated him like he was an NHL superstar, and Cale felt like with her that didn’t even matter and he liked that. He liked her. Maybe a little more than he should.

He certainly didn’t have the heart to move her just yet.

So instead, he flipped on another hockey game and let her rest against his side, caving after a few minutes to press his lips against the crown of her head laying a gentle kiss there.

****

Waking up it took Liezel a minute to realize where she was and more specifically whose body she was leaning against. When she did she shifted quickly, an apology spilling from her lips.

“Liez. It’s fine.” Cale’s deep voice quickly assured her as he leaned forward to reach for his bottle of water. “We’ve all been there.”

Brushing her fingers through her hair, Liezel sighed and looked at her phone, wincing a little at the time reflecting up at her.

“I should head back to the hotel.” She murmured softly. “Thanks for dinner and for the company during the game. Sorry again for falling asleep. They won right? I’m such a bad friend.”

“Give me a minute to use the bathroom and I’ll drive you back. And yeah they won.” Cale stated, brushing off her arguments that she could take another uber. “It’s not a problem.” He added firmly. “Plus Taylor would kill me if I didn’t keep you safe.” He added slightly under his breath as he moved to the bathroom.

The drive back to her hotel was uneventful and she thanked Cale again murmuring that it was nice to actually spend some time with him. As she stepped into her hotel room she couldn’t help but sigh wondering if that hadn’t been a date then why did it sort of feel like one and had she imagined Cale’s lips pressing against her head?

Yeah she was definitely in trouble.

Cale: So I was thinking and I know you told me this already but you said you leave tomorrow right? If you don’t have any plans tonight would you maybe want to come to the game?

Cale: No pressure, just thought I’d offer. You could bring a few people if you wanted.

Cale hadn’t known what possessed him to invite Liezel to the game other than the chance of seeing her again and knowing that if he didn’t then who knows when he would. When she responded that of course she would come, Cale confirmed that it would just be her and then rushed to morning skate early to have a ticket set aside for her.

As he settled into his locker, Toewser bumped his shoulder drawing his attention.

“How’d last night go?” He inquired, a knowing look on his face.

“They won. So hockey east championship game on Sunday.” Cale replied as he worked to secure all of his padding onto his body.

“I meant with your dinner date.” Toewser grinned prodding just a little because he knew that Cale had it bad for Liezel even if his d partner wouldn’t admit it.

“It wasn’t a date.” Cale mumbled lowly, grunting as he tightened straps, his cheeks again giving more than he would like away.

“Sure.” Toewser chuckled before turning to get himself ready for morning skate. Someday Cale would pull his head out of his ass and ask her out, of that Devon was sure.

****

By the time Cale stepped onto the ice for pregame skate, his teammates were already well aware that there was something different about this game for their star defenseman. While most couldn’t pinpoint the cause, Devon was almost certain he knew and Gabe had his own suspicions after being caught up to date on a Miss Liezel by Cale’s d partner.

Cale had been antsy all through his usual warmups and when he made his laps around the ice it was clear that he was looking up at the crowd more than he normally did. Before settling into his spot, his head snapped in a double take and as he refocused, a hidden smile lit up his face. After that it was like all the nerves had left him and he was as sharp as ever though Gabe did notice him linger a little longer at a spot on the ice that was not part of his well established pregame routine and that his cheeks were extra rosy as he made his way back to the locker room.

No one could have asked for anything more from Cale that night even if he didn’t score. He was strong defensively, stealing pucks and keeping forwards away from Georgiev and he set up multiple powerplay goals to lead the team to a win.

Liezel had gotten a text from him during second intermission telling her to stay put after the game and he would have someone come get her. And seeing Cale on his phone, it hadn’t taken much for Toewser to approach Gabe informing him that he was pretty sure Liezel was at the game tonight and that maybe it was time to give Cale a little push in the right direction.

By the time Cale had stepped out into the hall after showering, Liezel was there waiting, medium wash jeans clinging to her legs and a long sleeved navy blue blouse gracing her torso. Though Cale tried not to be that guy, he couldn’t help but note the deep v neck of her shirt. Running his fingers through his still damp hair he approached her, his free hand sliding into his suit pocket.

“So what did you think?” Cale asked softly, his tone revealing a sudden shyness.

“Well you weren’t the only one to have fun tonight.” Liezel grinned, her eyes twinkling up at him.

“Good. I’m glad.” Cale breathed. “I couldn’t let you leave without seeing more of Denver than a conference center.”

“Well it’s appreciated.” Liezel assured him. “I know Tay probably told you to watch out for me but I’m still grateful because you didn’t have to do any of this. Last night or tonight.”

“It’s nothing, really.” Cale murmured, licking his lips once.

“It’s something.” Liezel replied. “It’s more than I had anticipated and I really am grateful. Sometimes it’s hard not to just get caught up in the conference and miss everything else the city has to offer.”

There was a moment’s pause as Cale just nodded at her before Liezel decided that she should probably let him get home to get some sleep and she should head back to her hotel.

“Thanks again for everything.” She murmured, stepping forward to offer a brief hug which Cale accepted. As she moved to pull away she stretched up to press a kiss against his cheek. A slight turn of his head had her missing her mark though, her lips catching the corner of his mouth instead. With her heart fluttering wildly, Liezel pulled back and adjusted her wristlet.

“I uh…I should…” Liezel started, only to be cut off by the booming voice of Cale’s captain who had appeared out of nowhere and was clapping him on the shoulder.

“Yo, Caler, we’re going out tonight.” His tone suggested that it wasn’t an ask but a command. Liezel watched as Cale’s eyes flickered with an emotion she couldn’t quite pinpoint but that might have been annoyance. “Liezel’s coming too.” The added statement made her eyes go wide because that certainly hadn’t been something she was expecting nor that she had agreed to.

Cale opened his mouth to say something but Gabe’s arms were sliding around both of their shoulders, casually pulling them both along with him. Liezel complied, her eyes still like a deer in headlights and she slid into a vehicle after Cale who looked like he was conjuring ways to kill his captain without anyone noticing.

****

From the moment they had arrived at the club, Liezel’s hand had been kept full of one alcoholic beverage or another and so had Cale’s. Three shots and a cocktail in and she was definitely buzzed and on her way to drunk and though she tried to keep Cale’s teammates straight she was failing miserably just doing her best to stick close to the rosy cheeked defenseman.

To his credit, Cale was always in her eyesight even when he was pulled away to talk to other people and even then he always made his way back to her within just a few minutes.

When he was away from her side though, Liezel was okay, taking the time to watch Cale as he gradually loosened up with the alcohol, his whole body relaxing and cheeks rosy even in the shitty lighting. There was something about this version of Cale that made heat settle into Liezel’s core and she struggled to push aside the obscene thoughts that entered her mind.

She should not be this attracted to her best friend’s older brother but she couldn’t help that Cale was smart, funny, and well…had the body of a professional athlete.

And she had almost kissed him. Well she had kissed him, just not an actual on the lips kiss. And god had that little tease made her want more. Even if she knew that it was something she couldn’t have, she couldn’t help the fact that her eyes lingered on Cale’s mouth as he sipped his beer or talked with a teammate.

God she really was drunk and she definitely should find an excuse to head back to her hotel before she did something really stupid.

Lost in thought, Liezel completely missed the approach of a tall dark haired man until he was resting a hand on her waist and laying out a ridiculous pick up line. She wasn’t at all interested, but he was attractive enough, despite his lack of manners and personal space.

Before she could fend him off on her own, Cale’s eyes met hers and not a moment later he was pushing through the crowd and headed in her direction speaking low but firmly as soon as he was in earshot for the other guy to kindly remove his hand from Liezel. She worried for a moment that something Avs PR would not like was about to go down, however, the hand quickly dropped from her waist as a ‘sorry man didn’t know she was your girl’ slipped from the stranger’s mouth as he quickly dipped out of the area.

“You okay?” Cale spoke, his voice softening immediately.

“I could have handled that on my own.” Liezel replied, eyes rolling slightly with annoyance that Cale felt he had to come over to get another guy’s hands off of her without even considering what she may have wanted. “I’m a big girl. Just because Tay said to look out for me doesn’t mean you have to come to my rescue. What if I had wanted his attention?” She questioned.

“Did you?” Cale’s voice was sharp and his eyes suddenly held a different intensity. “Because from the way I saw it, you didn’t even notice him until he was on top of you because you were looking at me.”

Liezel hadn’t even realized that Cale had noticed her watching him and only the random conversations from those around them filled the air as they stared at each other. Cale’s gaze went dark as he dipped his head to peek down at her exposed cleavage before looking back up at her.

A shuffle of bodies pushed him closer to her and she would have tipped over if it wasn’t for his hand falling securely to her waist, his touch sending sparks through her body.

“Stop me if I’m wrong but I think you want me to kiss you.” Cale spoke, his voice low for only Liezel to hear. His fingers gripping her tighter, Cale held her close before pressing his mouth down on hers in an exploratory kiss.

Liezel wasn’t a saint, she had kissed plenty of guys before but none of them, not a single one compared to this. When Cale pulled back, Liezel took in lungfuls of air before pressing back up for a second kiss. This time Cale kissed her fiercely and Liezel responded with the same intensity having wanted this for longer than she was willing to admit.

By the time they both pulled away, Liezel’s body was humming with more than the alcohol. Peeking over Cale’s shoulder she saw a few of his teammates looking in their direction and her cheeks flushed even deeper as she reached for Cale’s hand.

“Come dance with me.” She stated over the noise. Seeing Cale’s hesitation in his eyes she quickly added onto her statement. “Unless you want to deal with your nosy teammates hassling you.”

****

Cale absolutely did not want to do that and so he took Liezel’s hand letting her lead them into a spot on the dance floor, his brain still spinning from the kiss.

He couldn’t deny that the thought of kissing her had crossed his mind once or twice but he definitely didn’t think that it would be anything like that. Liezel definitely knew how to kiss and Cale had loved the way her body had felt pressed against his own. Somewhere in the back of his mind was a voice telling him that all of this was a very very bad idea, but presently that voice was drowned out by the alcohol and the warmth of Liezel’s hand against his.

As Liezel found a spot, she pulled Cale behind her causing him to groan mentally. She had a spectacular ass and pressed against him he wasn’t sure he’d be able to stop himself from getting hard. Letting his hands fall to her waist he tried to keep just a little bit of distance between their hips, at least until Liezel looked back at him with a smirk on her lips.

“Something wrong?” She murmured, tone playful.

“Taylor didn’t mention you were trouble.” Cale mumbled back. Throwing her head back against his shoulder in a laugh, Liezel’s gaze was full of mischief.

“Taylor actively avoids anything regarding my sex life.” Liezel informed him. “So he has no idea how much trouble I can really be.” The implication of her words had a string of curses rolling through Cale’s head and it was only another moment before he gave into the urge to pull her off the dance floor toward the direction of a quieter corner, pressing her gently into the wall.

“Killing me.” He breathed. Almost immediately Liezel’s hand slipped up along his biceps and around the back of his neck to play with his hair.

“Are you gonna kiss me again or what?” She teased, urging him forward. Pressing his lips to hers again, Cale took his time, first exploring her mouth again before kissing her deeply and passionately while alternating in light kisses when they both needed to breathe.

He was unsure of how much time had passed, lost in the little bubble of Liezel’s hands and lips and soft curves. It had been a long time since he was this attracted to someone, not only physically but also emotionally and he was doing his best not to think about the fact that she was leaving tomorrow.

It wasn’t until things kicked up another notch further, his hands sliding under the bottom of her shirt to feel her soft skin that Cale felt a tap on his shoulder. Pulling away with a groan he turned to look at the person who had interrupted only to find amusement on his d partner’s face.

“You maybe want to think about taking this somewhere more private.” He offered with a grin.

****

As Cale stared down his teammate, Liezel felt her cheeks flush and she looked at her phone quickly, observing just how late it really was. Making out with Cale had been so so good but unfortunately she did need to get back to her hotel and sleep before the conference’s closing session tomorrow morning.

“Yeah. I uh, I should get back.” She stated softly trying to regain Cale’s attention. Trying to communicate that she really didn’t want to but that it was the wise decision, she laced her fingers with his again for a moment. “Wait for my uber with me?” She requested, wanting to suck up every minute possible with him.

After a moment, Cale nodded and followed her through throngs of people, out into the chill Denver night’s air. Quickly ordering an uber, she shifted back and forth on her feet before looking up at him, not sure what to say now. Cale looked a bit like a bucket of cold water had been dumped on his head and Liezel had a feeling that he was just as confused about what happened now as she was.

Before she could find the words, her uber pulled up along the curb and she sighed softly gesturing for the driver to give her just a moment. Stretching up, she pressed a soft and lingering kiss onto Cale’s lips before pulling away.

“Thanks again for everything.” She whispered, groaning as her driver honked for her to hurry up. “And just so you know…I really really like you.”

Cale didn’t say anything as she climbed into the back of the uber, his hands shoved in his pockets and shoulders slumped. Swallowing the lump in her throat, Liezel fought back tears fueled by the lingering alcohol in her system and the feeling that she had just royally fucked everything up tonight.

As she settled into her hotel bed after taking a long hot shower during which she let all of the emotions from this trip wash over her, Liezel heard her phone vibrate from the nightstand beside her.

Cale: I really really like you too.

Liezel’s top for clubbing:

#cale makar #cale makar imagine #colorado avalanche imagine #colorado avalanche #nhl imagine #nhl imagines #hockey imagines #hockey imagine #taylor makar #taylor makar imagine #cavalanche #042

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frodo-with-glasses · 3 years ago

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More Reading Thoughts: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit

EEEEEYYYYYYY IT’S THE RABBIT CHAPTER LET’S GOOOOO

If I had a nickel for every time I had to Google a plant name in Tolkien’s description of Ithilien, I’d have at least two dollars. But boy, I’m not complaining. This country sounds like absolute heaven in comparison to the Marshes.

A BATH!! THEY HAD A BAAAAATH 8-D !!!!!!!

I’m ecstatic about this for two reasons. One: I empathize heavily with the hobbits. Poor things haven’t been able to wash the wretched stink of the Dead Marshes off of them for like—what, half a week?? There isn’t even enough fresh water on the outskirts of Mordor to drink, let alone clean yourself, and they’ve been caked in that disgusting ooze for days. Tolkien has this habit of signifying “okay, the characters are taking a rest now, and you can too” by mentioning that the hobbits had a bath, and this is one example. It feels like an immediate reward to Frodo for his decision to follow Gollum forward.

And two: Now I don’t have to draw those dark spatters on their clothes anymore LOL X’-D

“Let’s find a place to lie up in. Not lower down. Higher up for me.” I know this is a technicality, because they do end up sleeping on the ground anyway, but can I call this character development from when the hobbits were all shirking at sleeping “up high” in Lothlorien??

“Frodo after a few mouthfuls of lembas settled deep into the brown fern and went to sleep. Sam looked at him.” Oh. OH. 8-D Is this the part?? IS IT???

“Frodo’s face was peaceful, the marks of fear and care had left it; but it looked old, old and beautiful, as if the chiselling of the shaping years was now revealed in many fine lines that had before been hidden, though the identity of the face was not changed.” My smile is growing so much as I read this paragraph hhhhhhhhh

8-O

IT IS!!!

IT’S THAT PART!!!!

“I love him. He’s like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.” AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

*FALLS DOWN THE FREAKING STAIRS*

I LOVE THEMMMMM

LEAVE ME ALONE SHUT UP

*rolls on the ground cackling*

Oh Gollum’s back

Rabbits!

PO-TA-TOES!!

BOIL ‘EM, MASH ‘EM, STICK ‘EM IN A STEW *starts beatboxing*

(I’m so glad I decided to read this before work today hahaha)

“Frodo half opened his eyes as Sam stood over him, and then he wakened from his dreaming: another gentle, unrecoverable dream of peace.” Hhhhhhhhnng

Sam mimicking Gollum’s speech patterns is very funny.

EEEEEYYYYY FARAMIR

Wassup my bro?? 8-D

“‘And Elves are wonderous to look upon, or so ‘tis said.’ ‘Meaning we’re not, I take you. Thank you kindly.’” PFFFFFFFT—

How to make friends, with Samwise Gamgee: Step One, meet someone you’ve never seen before. Step Two, trade insults.

Once again, Frodo’s silver tongue shows its mettle. His courteous words to Faramir probably saved their butts.

*SPIT-TAKE* MABLUNG??

That name would mean nothing to me except for redbootsindoriath’s decision to torture me with Children of Hurin a while back

Do people in Gondor just name their kids after every historical figure they can think of?? Because man, what a legacy. “I name you after Sir This-Is-My-Fault and Guess-I’ll-Die.”

Ooh. So this part of the narration—“He wondered what the man’s name was and where he came from; and if he really was evil of heart, or what lies or threats had led him on this long march from home; and if he would not really rather have stayed there in peace”—that’s written from Sam’s POV, but it’s given to Faramir as dialogue in the movies, to help flesh him out. Nice.

SAM! GOT TO SEE!! AN OLIPHAUNT!!!

And immediately he’s like “well if that’s over I think I’ll have a nap now.” ROFL I love Sam X’-D

(GIFs by @tlotrgifs)

#samwise gamgee #frodo baggins #gollum #faramir #mablung #(both the human and the elf)#lord of the rings #lotr #my writing #assorted thoughts #hello and welcome to my new favorite chapter

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rowanaelinn · 3 years ago

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Fire on Fire - Chapter Three

Chapter two // Chapter four

“My head’s gonna explode,” Elide Lochan sighed before she drank two big gulps of water as if she had been thirsty for days. Aelin knew the feeling. She’d been working for two hours now but it felt like ten. The bar was so hot and the music so loud, she couldn’t wait to go home and come back to the silence of her room.

Today was her first day and of course, it was a Saturday night, the busiest night of the week. The uniform, which was basically only a tight white shirt and a pair of black booty shorts, was one of the other reasons Aelin decided she hated this job but only stayed for the money. Aelin had been lucky today if you can call it that, but unfortunately, that luck didn’t extend to Elide.

Some douche-bags slapped her ass when she served him his drink, and of course, all his friends howled with laughter. As if sexual harassment was some kind of joke. The moment Elide mentioned this incident, Aelin had wanted to slam the guy's head on the table but Elide stopped her. The customer was always right and both Aelin and Elide needed this job too much.

They had decided not to tell their co-worker Manon about that, Aelin and Elide had already worked with her before and Aelin knew where Manon was, violence usually followed. It was something Aelin loved about that woman, and she also found it hot as hell. Okay, maybe she had a bit of a crush on the white-haired woman. But in Aelin’s defense, Elide did have a crush on her too. It was like a general experience.

“Do you think we’ll be fired if we don’t go back?” Aelin put her cold bottle of water against the back of her neck, in an attempt to cool her down.

“Definitely, Rofle is a dick. I mean have you seen this outfit?” The brunette turned on herself and gestured to the more than revealing clothes. Aelin agreed, if her cousin saw her in this outfit he would have a heart attack. She was suddenly glad this bar opened last week, at least Aedion didn’t know this place. Yet.

“Girls,” Nesryn interrupted them. “Break’s over. Go back to work.”

Aelin undid her ponytail, a forbidden hairstyle in this bar apparently, and went back behind the counter. She wore her best fake smile and ignored the lingering looks on her breast or her backside, winked and flirted back when clients thought they had a chance of taking her home with them. Aelin hid her disgust of these men pretty good, she was proud of herself for it.

She would quit if she wasn’t low on money lately. For hell’s sake, Aedion was paying half of her rent. It had been a very long discussion between them, Aelin would rather live on the street than depend on someone. Aelin got convinced when Aedion made it clear if she didn’t accept he would call her parents. So Aelin put her pride aside and accepted, at the only condition Aedion let her pay him back whenever she could. He had argued but accepted. The Ashryver family wasn’t very good at compromise, but at least they tried.

“Aelin, go take the order of table nine,” Manon yelled at her over the background noise. Aelin gave her a thumb up as she kept pouring alcohol in the shaker.

When Aelin was done making this cocktail she wiped her hands and walked toward table nine. She looked down to grab her little booklet and pen she left in one of the pockets of her apron as she said, “Hi, welcome to the sea dragon, what can I-” She stopped as she took in who was sitting in front of her. Lorcan Salvaterre, Fenrys, Connall Moonbeam, and of fucking course, gods-damned Rowan Whitethorn. She took a deep breath and smiled, but she knew her fake smile wasn’t as convincing as it was minutes before.

She focused on Fenrys and Connall, the only ones she could stand at that table. “What can I get you?”

Fenrys had an amused look on his face, accentuated by his smirk full of wickedness. “So this is your new job?” He asked, and if she didn’t know him the look could be considered genuine.

“You knew it, Fen. I told you hours ago.” Rowan’s head whipped to Fenrys, and Aelin’s face suddenly mirrored Fenrys’s. She didn’t know what the blonde had in mind, but if it annoyed Whitethorn, Aelin was on board. Rowan’s head turned back toward her and he narrowed his eyes. “Got something on my face, Whitethorn?” She couldn’t help it, she had to always argue with him.

“Yeah, all that make-up,” his eyes roamed over her body, it took everything in her not to move under the weight of his gaze. “What’s that outfit anyway?” His disdain was quite obvious.

“My uniform, dumbass.” She tightened her grip around her pen and notebook so much that her knuckles turned white. “Be careful, it almost sounds like you care.” It was one of the most sarcastic things she had ever said in her life, the look in his eyes was enough proof.

“Why would I care about you when you’re dressed like a stripper?” He crossed his arms and Aelin had to force herself not to stare at his muscles and at the tattoo on his arms. He was a handsome bastard and it made him quite hard to hate.

“So, no respect for sex workers, Whitethorn? Why am I not surprised?”

“No, actually I respect them a lot. You’re the only person I don’t respect.” It took everything in her not to punch him in the face right now, but that’s what he was waiting for. It was like he loved to see her lose control.

“I’m going to enjoy spitting in your drink.”

“Do that and I’ll have a nice chat with your boss, good luck to find another job, princess.” He was getting angry, Aelin loved that, it meant she was winning their little game.

“Feel free to do it, it just means you’ll have to share that splendid bathroom with me longer.” She winked at him and wiggled her brows. Rowan clenched his jaw, another sign of his anger.

“Can you two stop for a minute? I’m thirsty.” Lorcan Salvaterre interrupted them and Aelin rolled her eyes. She wasn’t exactly on friendly terms with Lorcan either, but instead of always arguing as she did with Rowan, they just ignored each other.

“Who are they?” Elide asked as Aelin prepared her roommates’ order. The four of them wanted a beer, classic.

“Two of them are the bane of my existence and the two others annoying but very pretty.”

“I want him in my bed,” Elide said as she bit her lip. Aelin whipped her head toward the guys, trying to know which one she was talking about.

“I have no idea which one you’re already planning to get naked but one of them is gay and the other three aren’t good options.”

“Great, I don’t want good and I don’t want to be good. And It’s the tall one.” Elide winked and left before Aelin could say anything. Of course, Elide would be attracted to Lorcan. Alein went back to their table, accidentally spilling a little bit of Rowan’s beer on him when she accidentally tripped. He swore at her but she decided to ignore it, instead, she pushed him so she could sit next to him to be right in front of Lorcan.

“You,” She pointed at Lorcan, with her smile full of mischief.

“Don’t look at me like that.” She shook his head and she heard the twins laugh.

“What’s your type of woman?”

“Everything you aren’t.”

“I’m gonna look past that insult because I am an amazing woman,” she was cut off by Rowan’s snort. “You shut up, you’re thirty and still single.” She looked back at Lorcan but heard Rowan correct her on his age. His highness was still twenty-nine for three months. “What about 5”2, brunette, very very scary. She’s also one of the prettiest women I’ve ever seen, but unfortunately, she doesn’t have good taste. I’m not her type but you are.” She winked at him. Rowan muttered something that sounded a lot like “We aren’t teenagers anymore” but she ignored him.

Lorcan furrowed his brow, Aelin could see him hesitate. “Where?”

“Want to see her dance?” Aelin didn’t wait for the answer and walked back to the bar.

Rowan was mesmerized.

The moment Aelin Ashryver Galathynius started dancing was the moment he lost his mind.

He hated her for it, hated her for being the first thing anyone looked at when they entered a room. Hated her for being the most attractive woman he had seen in a while.

She had been raised to become this. Well, not to become a barmaid in a piss-poor bar in Doranelle. But to become the type of woman everyone looked at, everyone wanted.

With Evalin Ashryver as her mother, how could Aelin become something else? Her mother was an incredible actress, and one of the most famous ones. She was also known for being cunning, ambitious, and beautiful as a sin.

And with Rhoe Galathynius as her father, Aelin knew how to captivate an audience. Rhoe was a legend of football. Whenever he played, all eyes were on him. He was smart and as cunning as his wife, a perfect match if you listened to the papers. That’s probably why he was a coach now, and that’s also why his team almost always won.

So Aelin was born with amazing genes, a talent to bewitch everyone who looked at her, and a bank account bigger than anyone should have. That’s why he didn’t understand why she would be working here and living with five guys instead of just having a big apartment in the richest part of town. But Aedion had told everyone to never mention her parents, so they all listened. Everyone was careful to do just that, maybe because Lysandra had threatened to cut their favorite body part and to make them eat it if they ever mentioned Rhoe’s or Evalin’s name. All that the day they met her when she was one month away from turning eighteen.

Now this she-devil had him under her spell. He couldn’t stop looking at the way her hips moved perfectly on beat with the music, at the way her hands wandered over her stomach, the side of her breast, and then lifted her hair in the air. Or even at how close she was to her friend, the one who is apparently interested in Lorcan. Both of them were giving a show, and when Rowan finally looked away from the blonde it was to find almost every man with their eyes on her. She knew what she was doing, he knew she did. It made him want to yell at her, even at work she couldn’t help but want attention.

Aelin turned her head, and their eyes met. Rowan sat straighter, swallowing. Her sinful mouth turned into a smirk and she accentuated her hips’ movements, aware of Rowan’s eyes on her. It was also something they did, along with arguing. They caught the other checking the other out, but wouldn’t call them on it. They would never bring it up, it was like a secret between them. He shouldn’t find the idea of sharing something with her so exciting.

She never stopped looking at him as she danced, sometimes she would bit her lip, sometimes her hands would wander on her breasts. He had to stop himself from growling as his cock hardened. Aelin was a sin.

Who did she think she was? He hated her, he made that clear. She hated him, and she had also made that clear. Why did she feel the need to tease him? She was trying to mess with him, and it was working.

The bubble broke when one of Aelin’s coworkers interrupted her, telling her and her friend she was dancing with to go back to work. Rowan couldn’t help but stare at her ass as she walked back behind the counter. He would have felt bad for it, wasn’t it for the slight sway of her hips and the look she threw at him when she started serving people again.

“I want her.” Lorcan almost grunted, and against his best wishes and even if they weren’t talking about the same girl, Rowan agreed.

Aelin wasn’t tired, no, tired wasn’t a strong enough word to describe what she was feeling. It was almost three in the morning and her shift ended in one hour, thank god she wasn’t supposed to close the bar today.

A customer asked for another sex on the beach, his fourth of the night. Aelin smiled as she prepared it but decided it would be his last of the night. Rofle didn’t want his barmaids to stop clients from drinking because more drinking means more money. But all the money in the world wasn’t worth the customers’ life. She would never forgive herself if someone had a car accident or became an alcoholic because of the drink she served. She gave the drink and took the man’s car keys, saying she would call a cab when he wanted to leave.

Aelin’s phone started ringing and when she saw who was calling her she sighed. If she was tired now it would be worse by the end of the night.

“Hello,” She answered as she got into a cupboard to find some quiet.

“Hi, you’re Aelin Galathynius?” A deep male voice asked. From the tone of his voice, the man must be as exhausted as Aelin was.

“Yeah, it’s me.” Aelin already regretted picking up this gods damned phone.

“I’m sorry to bother you but a guy’s at my bar. He’s tall-”

“Yeah, I know exactly who it is. Let me guess, he is drunk and absolutely refuses to call a taxi because taxis are disgusting. He also told you to call me, didn’t he?”

“You got it all right.”

“Okay.” She sighed. “Where’s your bar?” She nodded when he told her the address and told him she would be here in half an hour.

Aelin went to Elide, apologized, and asked her to cover the rest of her shift. Elide understood, it wasn’t the first time Aelin had to leave for the same reason. Elide was pissed but not because she had more work, but because she didn’t want Aelin to go.

Aelin took her car and drove, maybe a little slower than she should but it was night. Roads were dangerous, especially on a Saturday night. Aelin parked right in front of the sidewalk. She took her phone and wanted to text Aedion to tell him she would be late but her phone was dead. Amazing.

Aelin walked into the bar and realized she didn’t take time to change clothes, she was still in her uniform. She crossed her arms, trying to cover her chest as best as she could. Even if she had liked to have Rowan Whitethorn watching her tonight, she didn’t want anyone else to look at her this way.

It didn’t take long to see who had called Aelin, she walked toward him, the bartender looked relieved someone would come to pick him up. “I’m gonna take that.” She told him, and he gave her the car keys. Aelin turned her head to grey eyes watching her body, of course, he would notice her lack of clothing. “Let’s get you home,” Aelin said, trying her best not to let her anger out, it’s not going to help tonight.

“Hello, darling,” Arobynn purred.

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How I'd have done TFATWS pt 1

Okay, I am such a whore for positive attention that, yes, it literally only takes one person expressing interest to get me to do something lol. So, for the lovely @goblin-tea, here is how The Falcon and the Winter Soldier would have gone for Bucky if I'd been a writer on the show!

Also, shoutout to @gunshou, who popped up showing support when I was in the middle of writing this lol 😘

Episode 1: New World Order

I actually love how most of this episode was handled; it's what drew me into the show in the first place, and gave me such hope for the rest of it. Most of the changes that I'd make here are pretty minor, tbh.

I'd specify the setting in some way for Bucky's nightmare. Obviously, since he was there and knows what happened, when, and where he was, it wouldn't be like the setting changes in movies where they slap a big, bold title card over the scene. Still, I'd probably open with a brief establishing shot showing the city skyline or something; some identifying feature so that viewers can work out where this happened without needing a direct statement from Marvel (note: if you need to directly address your audience to clarify something from within your story, you're a bad storyteller). What year did this take place? I show technology from the time; perhaps a dated cell phone in someone's hand. The point is to establish where and when The Winter Soldier killed RJ Nakajima, without detracting from the emotional impact of the scene. Why does it matter? Because we should know why. Why is Bucky dreaming about this particular incident? Was it his last mission before the events of CA:TWS (a theory I see frequently repeated but with no evidence to back it up)? Was it earlier on? Is RJ only on the forefront of Bucky's mind because of his (unhealthy, but we'll get to that) friendship with Yori? How long has Yori been suffering under the weight of his grief?

I would not have had him crash through the wall, btw. As cool as that shot looked, let's try to remember that The Winter Soldier was a ghost story for 70 years. Ghosts don't leave giant gaping holes in hotel walls. I'm not saying brazen wholesale destruction is out of character for him (obviously not. I've seen CA:TWS lmao. many times. this moment lives rent-free in my brain:

found on google without credit; pls lmk if it's yours so I can credit.

but you don't become a "ghost story" if you always leave that much evidence, ijs)

I'd leave the terrible therapy session alone. That scene was beautiful. Beautifully shot; I loved how claustrophobic it felt, and it really did a wonderful job of showing how Bucky felt on the spot, scrutinized, almost put on display for this bitch woman. This scene establishes Raynor as clearly wrong, and an unprofessional mess, and Bucky calls her out on it. I fucking love that!

lmao gods, I love his painfully awkward forced smile... Guys, this episode is fkn great. (betcha weren't expecting so much praise from me, were you? 😂)

"You're free." "To do what?"

👆👆👆 In my show? That would have more of an impact on Bucky's arc. That question would be one of the underlying issues moving his whole story along. Twice in this show, he's told that he's free, but no one addresses what he's free from, much less what he's free to do next.

It's a minor thing, but when Yori tells Bucky to ask Leah out? I'd have Bucky do more than just shake his head in silent horror. Not much more, just something that matters to me as someone who's worked in the service industry for many, many years and dealt with too many creepos: Bucky would flat-out say "she's at work! that's harassment, Yori!"

Yori can still stomp right past that boundary, and Leah can still smile and agree. I just really want someone to verbally acknowledge that you don't fucking ask someone out when they're at work. Ever. Bucky cringing and apologizing puts the power of the conversation back in Leah's hands; it gives her an out to politely decline if she's not interested, and just laugh off Yori's flirting on Bucky's behalf as a senile old man being silly, so I'm actually fine with how this scene turned out. I just would personally have gone that extra inch there for the idiots in the audience who don't get Bucky's subtle "wtf" reaction and why Yori's suggestion was so bad. If someone's livelihood depends on being nice to you, keep your goddamn distance. Flirting with them or asking them out when they're at that big of a disadvantage and have virtually no power to say "no" is harassment.

Here is where I'd make one more subtle change, too. When Yori sees the mochi and is reminded of his son, and tells Bucky about his death, I'd just slip in a time frame. "x years ago, my son was..." blah. (Guys, it really bothers me not knowing when that scene took place rofl can you tell?)

One complaint I've seen a lot online about this show is how it's a bit murky on just how well known Bucky is in-universe. He can walk around Brooklyn with more or less total anonymity, but he's also recognized as "an Avenger" (when he was never actually technically in the group)... but honestly? I think it's actually pretty realistic. Just because someone's famous doesn't mean every single person on the planet knows who they are and what they look like well enough to instantly recognize them on the street. People look different in photos than in person, and pre-Blip, Bucky had the complete Jesus look - long flowing hair and a full beard. In TFATWS he's a little scruffy, but not this:

Sebastian looks like about 10 different men from one moment to the next just irl with a change in haircut, lighting, expression, whether or not he got enough sleep the night before... 😂 I don't really find it hard to believe that people not expecting to bump into an Avenger would have trouble seeing Bucky post-haircut as anything other than just another attractive white guy.

Anyway! Sorry for the segue lol. On to the date!

Earlier in this very same goddamn episode, it is established that Bucky can remotely operate a car with a tablet. This is not a technologically-inept geezer. This is a 30-something nerd who loves new technology, who, yes, is facing a brave new world and a whole lot of new technology, but has never shown any issue picking it up. The crappy flip phone he handed Raynor earlier? a burner to keep her out of what little personal life he does have (we never see it again in the real show, anyway). The "tiger photos" line? Stays, not to show Bucky's floundering ineptitude with technology, but as a little nod to his bisexuality. (don't like it? don't wanna see Bucky as bi? go watch the show and read Skogland's borderline-offensive interviews. This isn't "how I would pander to a homophobic audience" it's "how I would have written it." the "Bucky is bi" interpretation is super fucking common and has been since TFA so bite me 😁)

Tiny nitpick, but I'd also have the Battleship boards actually set up properly lmao. What even was that? Anyway...

I don't think I'd have Leah get all ranty about Yori and RJ. That's not first date talk, for one thing. For another, let's ease up on the beating Bucky and the audience over the head with that one incident in a single episode, shall we? Instead, I'd have her stick with the date questions - she asked his age, asked about his family; I'd have her follow it with questions about what he does for a living (giving us a chance to not only actually have that question answered for us - how the hell does Bucky keep himself from being homeless? lol - but also set up...)

He shuts down a little when she starts asking about his past; she's innocently curious, just trying to get to know him, but he's flinchy and deflects with questions about her. The date is awkward, but doesn't abruptly end with him running away lol. He walks Leah home, like the old-fashioned gentleman he is, goes home, himself, and end on him grimacing in his sleep, in the clutches of another nightmare: not as much detail as the RJ murder scene, we see disjointed, disorienting images of fluorescent lights glinting off of machinery, the occasional shot of Bucky writhing in the chair, a shot of that damned notebook (to remind the dumber audience members why Raynor's passive-aggressive notebook thing was so triggering for him), and we hear echoes of a couple of the trigger words, and Bucky's screams.

#tfatws #tfatws critical #how it should have gone #if i'd written it #bucky deserved better #bucky was a victim #victim not villain #take your victim blaming bullshit and fucking choke on it #episode 1

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singingforthepromises · 4 years ago

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fruits basket manga lb (chs 131 - 133)

CH 131

We’re learning about the origins of the curse now. Oh boy.

The cat went to God first ;A;

omg the cat died first....

God saved it!

Oh, the cat didn’t want to have eternal life... and the others and God took that as rejection.... seriously? So petty, honestly. I love learning about how it happened but I’m just like... wtf. It’s like all of this generational trauma could’ve all been avoided if God and the animals hadn’t misinterpreted shit LOl

YUKI’S CRYING ;A;

I totally understand Yuki’s feelings here. It must be hard. You’re free, but you’re also letting go of something that was a part of you for so long, something that helped shaped who you are, no matter how negative a situation.

AH AJSFJSJF HE CAN HUG HER NOW OH MY GOD I TOTALLY FORGOT IM SOBBING

MACHI IS SO CUTE

She’s calling him by his first name KSFJSJFJSF

AHHH THEY KISSED! ENDGAME YUCHI! <3

“When did that promise turn into a curse?” What I’ve been asking since since the very beginning rofl

AKDGDKG KYO’S SHOWING KAZUMA HIS BARE ARM IM ;A;

KAZUMA IS SO HAPPY SJJDG

Haru and Rin!! <3

omg look at Tohru pulling on Kyo’s shirt how cute

is Tohru gonna see Akito? <3

SHE’S HUGGING HER! I LOVE THIS! I love that Akito can see that even after the curse has been lifted, Tohru wasn’t lying about being there for her, about being her friend. Akito needed this, honestly. I’m very happy with the resolution of their rivalry. I’m happy with how the curse broke.

“The Cat’s wish... wasn’t granted... until much, much later.” IM CRYINGGG

CH 132

Starting the last volume... this is so depressing, I don’t want this story to be over.

Akigure time, lol.

Oh is this the final banquet?

IT’S SO NICE TO SEE RITSU AGAIN!! <333

“Things might be a bit tense.” Oh, I’m sure. I don’t think it’s all going to be sunshine and daisies. Akito may be behaving a hell of a lot better and changed her ways, but there’s still a lot of pain here, pain that she directly caused. I’m interested to see how this is going to go.

LOL @ momiji calling Kyo a cheater we love to see familial teasing!

I love that they’re not all awkward around each other. It just goes to show that a lot of their genuine personalities poked through even among the curse. They all do have a bond, curse or no curse. And it’s very nice to see Kyo being actually included in that bond.

lool fucking Ayame, man. I love him.

Aww is Yuki kinda sorta looking out for Kyo around Ayame? I love this.

HAHA

“Akito’s ready to see you.” sfjsjfsj

OH WOW.

Look at her? She looks so pretty?

RITSU LMFAO

Oh, Shigure got her that kimono.

Yeaaah, this is what I’m worried about with Akigure as a ship. Akito’s better, but she still has a tendency to fly off the handle if she thinks she’s being slighted, and it makes me worried about how they would handle dispites and arguments without getting physical like that, you know? I’d hope that she’d do it less and less as time goes on.

“All of you are free. And this may come too late, but for everything... I’m...” Oh my god. Is she trying to apologize?

She can’t, though. It won’t come out. I bet she probably feels like sorry isn’t enough, in some ways. How do you apologize for a lifetime of suffering that you’ve caused, the trauma inflicted on other people?

I guess Akigure are official, lol. I mean, I’m glad that Akito’s getting a somewhat happy ending. Shigure, I still don’t like him but he’s a fantastic character.

Akito’s gonna stay at the estate and be the head without keeping anyone shackled to her. That’s as good of an ending as I could’ve anticipated for her. I’ll be honest: I still feel like she got off a little easy. She should’ve faced some legal consequences, at least. But I don’t dislike her like I used to. She’s definitely come around and I’ve partially forgiven her.

I’ll talk more about my feelings about Akito and everything once I’ve finished, but that’s where I am right now.

CH 133

AHHH KYORU. THEY’RE OFFICIAL!

loool who is Mayu talking about?

OH Yuki and the others know about Akito being a female now? Nice!

“I can’t believe I was so violent... to a girl.” KYO. MY BOY. Omg what a sweetheart? Honey, she was violent to you, too.

“The last thing I wanted was another guy interested in you.” LMFAOOOO

YUKI’S DYING

“The mood between the two of them has become somewhat gentler than before.” Somewhat? Girl, they’re friends now, and I’m loving it. It’s so cute.

“He beat the crap outta me.” YES LOL

“Kyo-kun smiles more than he used to. I’ve come to realize that this is his true self.” ;A;

oh my gosh THEY’RE SO CUTE.

How are they even cuter now that they’re dating?!

“Walking together, hand in hand, isn’t something that I’ll ever take for granted.” I’m cryinggggg. ;a; My babies.

NOT TALK OF A KYORU BABY MY HEART CAN ONLY HANDLE SO MUCH.

AND GRANDPA KAZUMA!! HE’D DOTE ON THAT KID!

What’s wrong with my bby girl Isuzu? :(

“Not everyone... is in the same situation.” Ah, yeah...

“How can you act like nothing ever happened? She did all kinds of nasty stuff to Kyo. And she hurt you a lot too. Those wounds will never disappear, will they?” I 1000% understand Rin here. I was waiting for this to be brought up!

Oh, Isuzu, my poor girl.

This might change later on, but as of right now, I don’t fully forgive Akito, either. There’s just too much that she did to too many people. Like Rin, like Yuki, like Kyo. Even Hatori. I’m generally a forgiving person, but I have a hard time with abusive characters. Maybe it’s from my own past, being a survivor of abuse. Being around it and knowing how they are just impacts you differently, I guess. I don’t know if it’s right to say that maybe people who haven’t experienced abuse are able to forgive easier.

I haven’t forgiven my abuser, and I never will. Do I still understand why they did it, why they are who they are, and do I still empathize? YES. I feel a lot for people. I feel a lot for Akito on a positive note, and I’m so proud of her progression. She’s a hurt woman who deserved better and who hurt people because she was in so much pain herself. She hasn’t been able to break free of her abuser or heal yet. She needs a safe space to do that, and she’s beginning to learn to be better and be a sweeter person. Tohru showed her that.

But like Rin, I can’t fully forgive her. If Tohru hadn’t done what she did, hadn’t reached out to Akito, Akito never would’ve changed. She would’ve continued to be horrible and not feel regret for the things she’s done. I appreciate that she was trying to apologize, though. And there are things that I’ve forgiven her for. It’s the worst indiscretions that I can’t. How she treated Rin and Yuki, specifically. I know that she was projecting with Rin. But Rin was a child and an abuse victim herself. Out of all of them, Akito could’ve related to her. Akito knew. She used that instead to hurt Rin, and that is the one thing that I’ll never be okay with.

“They’ll need time. A whole lot.” Yes. And even then, it may not be enough. Some scars run so fucking deep that even time doesn’t help. I’ve healed from my trauma. It doesn’t impact me anymore. I’ve learned how to cope and move on and now utilize those skills to help others. I think time will help, though, and it may allow others to forgive Akito later.

Distance is the key here, I think. If they’re not around her, maybe forgiveness will come easier.

Wow, Akito taking what she learned from Tohru and reaching out to the maid? We love to see it.

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alfie Just a heads up my father is going to come for inspection tomorrow So I am just letting you know and inform everyone else there it is gonna be a "surprise" inspection So act surprised!!!! :scream_cat:

liam Ugh, good god. Another one? I feel like he does this almost weekly. Thanks for the heads up though. I guess that means I should clean up on my shift tonight :upside_down: I always do, don't I? :joy: Honestly, I should do the acting thing with Daniel - I feel like I could really get somewhere with it :thinking: I mean, not to brag, but I can totally cry on command.

alfie Do you want to hear some good news on that? Yes YOU should ooooh god no Really? Acting? But yeah , you can get things done with that :upside_down:

liam Sure? I don't know what good news can come from that, but hit me with it. What does the emphasis on YOU mean? I'll help my fellow coworkers get the place clean. Why not? Acting seems fun. I do have zero direction in life at the moment, so :man_shrugging: With crying on command? It's gotten me places before. Tug on people's heart strings enough and you can get what you want.

alfie Well, my father suggested I start getting full control over various businesses he owns And I chose the coffee house. And I will be there almost everyday Keeping things under control But also hanging out with you A little bit more Good, good. Well you see how hard it is for him at the moment. Getting to work somewhere else until he ACTUALLY gets a job

liam Wait. Really really?? I wasn’t expecting to hear that. So I get to hang out with you on the clock - how much fun :partying_face: it’ll be like I’m not even actually working with you around :zany_face: Great thing I was kidding then, hm? Maybe I’ll just go get a job as a go-go dancer - I’d be set for life after just a couple of years doing that :stuck_out_tongue:

alfie Yes really really :) Don't say that to anyone, but I am actually quite nervous about that I am not really sure how that will go. I honestly don't want to be as strict as my dad is but as long as the business goes smoothly and not a lot of people hate me( which I wouldn't mind either way) Oh you are still thinking about that? To become a go go dancer?

liam Well, that is good news. As long as you don’t go on bossing me around so much :rolling_eyes::stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: About what? Taking over? You’re going to be great at it, don’t be silly. Please don’t be. Your dad is crazy strict. It’s exhausting. It’ll be just fine, Alfie - don’t worry so much. Just go in there and do your job. And boss everyone but me around because I am your favorite. I’m always considering it.

alfie Don't tell me what to do :sunglasses: I really really hope so Always my favorite. Have you really searched for job openings FOR go-go dancers?

liam :rolling_eyes: Ok, but you don't tell me what to do either. I don't like being bossed around. Unless it's in the bedroom :man_shrugging: Damn right. Maybe.

alfie So I can't boss you around in the coffee house but I can boss you around in the bedroom ? not counting the fact that the second situation won't eeeveeeer happen WHAT kind of logic is this? OH I didn't know you were serious about it? AND....what about that? Did you call to arrange interviews or...?

liam Yes, exactly. Well then I guess you just don’t get to boss me around then. It’s my logic. And it makes plenty of the sense to me. I’m not, but I should be :unamused: It’d be better money than the coffee house and my gig at The Flatiron Room.

alfie Still doesn't make any sense. How can you let anyone boss you around in bed? I'm going to do my thing and boss around my favorite, too, okay? Are you indirectly asking for a raise? Cause at the moment I can't do that. But do your research.

liam Because being bossed around in bed is fun. It makes perfect sense. It's very easy, actually. Ugh... I guess I'll let it slide for a little while. Since you admitted that I'm your favorite :smirk: I wasn't, actually but let me know when you can do that - then I might ask. Do my research on what though?

alfie You're unbelievable!!! Agree to disagree!!! Why do you think it's fun? :wink: I walked right into that, but yes, I will let you know. On the go-go dancing gigs? Mia asks if you're going to be in this party this weekend?

liam :rolling_eyes: I'm almost surprised to hear that you don't like bossing people around in bed. You strike me as the type. It's fun because I'm a giver in the bedroom, Alfie. Letting someone boss me around is more for them than it is for me, but it's fun because I like when people take control a bit :smirk: You definitely did walk right into that one. Great though. I'll be awaiting your take over of power :innocent: I forgot that was happening this weekend. No, I don't think so. I work at The Flatiron Room and likely will stay for drinks after. You going?

alfie :woozy_face: riiiiiight?! I never thought that we'd have that sort of conversation together You do strike me as a type that you talk a lot in bed. If we are sharing that kind of stuff, then. Good to know? Nope, me neither. I have loooooots of work

liam Very surprised, actually :joy: bex01/22/2021 liam:Ah, it's not that big of a deal. Maybe a little tmi, but that never hurt anyone. Ah, it's not that big of a deal. Maybe a little tmi, but that never hurt anyone. I tend to be pretty vocal, you're right about that.

alfie That's so nice of you, though! No, you can't. I mean I am good at sports, but that kind of flexibility...hmm? And before you say anything-shut up :eyes:

liam Oh... I mean... are you serious or just messing with me? I didn’t know I was even capable of making you so uncomfortable. You know me better than most other people. You know I’m just kidding most of the time, right? Okay, ALFIE! Jesus. I was just kidding about it anyways :unamused: if you’re so tense though I recommend finding a way to relieve some of that tension. I don’t like super tense Alfie. He’s sensitive. Yes! Daniel is very innocent, in comparison to us, anyways :laughing: I’m a nice person, what can I say? I’m shutting up! My lips are sealed :zipper_mouth:

alfie .....:weary: No, I'm not messing with you I'm not that uncomfortable per se....but please, don't overdo it! Yes, I know. Believe me I'm trying to deal with that tension, but those comments just....:angry: Yeah, he's very sensitive, so tone it down a bit? He's great, though; can't take it off my head that his eyes are on Mia, ALL THE TIME Mia will deny it...currently denies it You can't get it out of my head. Yeah, and that's why you're my favorite. Because of your nice moments. Let's see how long that will last :laughing:

liam Oh... well, I'm confused, but WHATEVER, I guess. Do you know me to not overdo anything? Like what is considered 'overdoing it'? :thinking: :rolling_eyes: since when are you so sensitive? What do you mean? They're always together, sure, but they're just friends. Maybe you really do need to take up yoga, Aflie. Or like... start meditating or something? Only because of my nice moments? Those are few and far between though! I feel like I've already hit a new record? :joy:

alfie There's always an explanation for everything, Liam. At the moment, I cannot tell you anything. Combined with the workload on me, at this point... No, I don't....but I'm asking you to at least try. You put things in my head; I didn't have to know how you're in bed, LIAAAAAAAAM That's overdoing it I just am in general, but I supress it....is that okay? Or you have to confirm it first, just to be true? I mean that they are both....:heart_eyes: for each other. Especially Mia! He's our friend and all... BUT Maybe I need to? But I don't want to know what's in your head about that situation, okaaaaaaaaaay? They are a lot, you just haven't added other ones to the list. YAY TO YOU:partying_face:

liam :face_with_raised_eyebrow: okay... that doesn't make me want to know wth you're talking about. But for the sake of not pushing, not making you uncomfortable and not adding to your stress right now... fine. Ugh, wth, Alfie... fine. Whatever. I WAS KIDDING! ... somewhat, anyways. That's overdoing it? Really? :unamused: I just mean that... you aren't usually so sensitive? Maybe it's coming with all of this stress you're under right now... which brings me back to yoga. But seriously though. No they aren't! They're close, but I have no doubt that they're just friends. They've been friends for a long time. If they were going to happen, I think they would've already. Yeah, yeah... I know. I'll just stop saying whatever is on my mind :upside_down: Sure, if you say so. Yeah. Well it's hard not to hit those new records when you're being a grump over... me and how I act. And the things I say.

alfie THANK YOU! Yes, really. Somewhat....?! Like do you actually mean them or you are like that with everyone?! Why are you so sure that they would have happened already? Maybe both of them are not ready to admit it Good....? is this me.being a grump or am I just bossing you around? :sunglasses::smirk:

liam I can't stand you right now :expressionless: What do you mean? I wasn't lying, if that's what you're asking... which, obviously we already covered that you don't want to know how I am in bed, so idk why you're clarifying here. Because they are just friends, we all know that. If they were going to happen already, I think they would've, don't you? So you want me to just stop being me, nbd :upside_down: If you want to boss me around so badly, Alf, you can :smirk: just not at work. K? Thanks. You see, you make it very hard to not make comments like that, which I'm sure is one of those comments that you suddenly don't want me making :face_with_hand_over_mouth: Oops? :man_shrugging: :rofl:

alfie That's not the point, Liam. I didn't say that you were lying? Like...I just want to know the reason why you think I want to know this? Noooooo So, lemme get this straight....you think that they can't just have something? Because they're friends. But, I'm allowed to know how you are in bed? Are we really friends? Or Mia should share what she likes in bed for Daniel? 'Cause yeah, like you said...sex is normal and we are adults...but... A friend would suffice on the knowledge that you are having fun... I'm digging up my own hole here MY POINT: I don't know what I should do with the info that you talk a lot in bed. Which now that I think about it...I don't know what else you might say, because you DO say a lot of things BEFORE IT??? We'll see about that Oops....what? I see it as a normal thing since I'm not sharing that kind of information with you I give myself the freedom to tease a friend, riiiiight?

liam Omg, Alf :rolling_eyes: I don't entirely understand why we're even having this conversation right now. I just say things, okay! You know this - why are you making it such a big deal? You know how I am. I blurt things out without thinking and it was just a comment?? What does Mia and Daniel have to do with me and you? I mean, are you saying that we aren't just friends because I share things abut how I am in bed? Is that what determines if two people are friends or more than friends? Didn't think so. And no, Mia wouldn't even do that because she isn't like me in that sense. You ARE digging your own hole here, but I'm still trying to figure out why :unamused: What is the problem? If it really is THIS big of a deal for you, I won't mention how I am in bed anymore... goodness. I don't expect you to do... anything with that information? Oops for the comment I made, but I see that didn't quite register, maybe, in the midst of your freaking out over me mentioning how I am in bed. Okay! I won't mention it anymore, okay? Gosh.

alfie They just started having a different impact on me, okay? Why don't you get that? :unamused: Why are you insisting that my opinion on Mia and Daniel is wrong? I didn't want to know hoooow you are in bed OKAY Good Still hasn't registered...I don't understand why ....you made it...but whatever Okay...

liam Okay... I don't mean for them to impact you in any way? ... I'm sorry? Obviously, it pisses you off. I'm not trying to do that here. Because it is? Okay, Alfie... I hear you. I'll stop. Why do I say half of the things I say? I don't even know. This is what happens - I make messes. So I'm just gonna shut up.

alfie Anyway... It might not be wrong, though I DON'T KNOW, LIAM! Why do you say them? You tell me Okay...

liam But it also probably is. They're friends, just like we are. I DON'T KNOW, ALFIE! I say a lot of stupid shit... you know this. I don't think before I talk. Obviously, I need to work on that if it's pissing you off so much :rolling_eyes: Are you just... really irritated with all of the stress you're under and taking it out on me? Because that's what it feels like.

alfie :man_facepalming_tone1: can't deal with that at the moment, Liam Yeah kinda... All there is stress at this point and nothing more I am not taking it out on you I just.... Let's forget it okay? This argument never happened

liam Omg, Alfie, what is there to “deal” with?? All this stress and yet you aren’t just taking it out on me... what did I do then? Because I haven’t done anything I don’t do normally, so you’re really throwing me for a loop here... but whatever. Sure. Consider it forgotten :unamused:

alfie Liam....I... said...forget it- okay?! Good

#muse : liam lancaster #liam x alfie

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Drama CD: [幽幻ロマンチカ] -Karasutengu: Hifumi-

Kind of an old series (circa. 2015 iirc), but apparently quite popular, based on how many sequels it spawned... I usually like to listen to all the CDs in a set, if possible (because I’m OCD like that), But this time I might try to follow each/one character longitudinally to see what happens.

But enough shop talk. Let’s get down to business.

Hifumi (voiced by KENN, who would definitely have a route if I could have a real-life otome game *_*) is a karasutengu (lit. ‘raven-sky-dog’), which is a combination of a raven and a mythical creature called a ‘heavenly dog’ which was thought in ancient times to be responsible for the eclipse. He’s a several hundred-year-old jibakurei (spirit with limited mobility) who’s tied to the old school building, and responsible for the rumours that people have gone missing after going in there - they either never returned, or woke up in the nearby mountains with no memory of how they got there...

One evening our heroine/listener/YOU enter the old school building and he appears and scared the shit out of you. After possessing your body in his spirit form and taking you for a flight around the schoolyard that scares you to tears, he decides to be nice and let you go. Then he notices the mobile phone that you had lost earlier when you went to the building to borrow cleaning equipment...

The next day in class, he appears again and possesses you again, and touches/embraces you and does silly shit while you try to remain calm and make it through the lesson without anyone noticing.

(When a human is possessed by a spirit, apparently the spirit can do whatever they want and you can’t retaliate. Not that I mind...) :3

He shows you your mobile phone, and tells you to come to the old school building after class if you want it back. You show up like a good little girl - it turns out he’s just bored of being tied to the school, and wants to borrow someone’s body to go out on the town. Naturally you oblige, and you guys (rather, your body + his spirit) spot an ANIMATE store (#subtleadvertising lol), when he smells something delicious wafting by...

It’s that thing called a ‘crepe’ that all the girls in school are talking about. He’s dead curious to try it, so you do. BUT. In order for him to eat, he has to leave your body momentarily. So he comes out in the form of a... chibi raven, without any powers, which is the only form he can take outside of the school grounds. He tastes the crepe while you ask him stupid questions - like, ‘do tengu eat grass?’ and ‘DO TENGU EAT HUMANS?’ #rofl... to which the answer is no, ofc. You may be a snack, but not *literally* you silly girl. As you say goodbye, you tell him that you had a good time.

The next day you go and find him again and go on more ‘possessed’ dates. For some reason you are the *one rare human* who is not terrified of him. Then one night, you stay late after school to fold origami stars for the upcoming school sports festival. He helps you (in his human form), and tells you his life story:

Hundreds of years ago, a natural disaster occurred, and the local people thought it was because the ‘heavenly dog’ was angry - so they built a tomb for him and ‘gave birth’ to Hifumi through their strong prayers/thoughts. Then about a hundred or so years ago, they decided to build a school on the same spot, and they moved the tomb to get it out of the way because by then they didn’t give a fuck about Hifumi anymore. So he should’ve vapourised... but for some reason he didn’t, and became tied to the school grounds as one of the SEVEN SUPERNATURAL BEINGS.

You’re saddened by his story, so he shuts the lights and hangs up your origami stars, which shine under the moonlight, resembling real stars. After that, you find out that the old building is going to be torn down soon, so naturally you go to find him. He tells you not to come anymore, that he was just using you to kill time... and drives you away (against your will) by sucking you out the door with a *strong hurricane*.

Then, the day before the building is going to be demolished, you run into the building, soaking from the thunderstorm. Turns out you’ve been trying to find the Seven Supernatural Beings all this time, because he told you that it’s the only way to help him to remain in this world. He’s having a touching moment when suddenly... the ceiling collapses (there is a storm outside because #DRAMA). He holds it up by force and shields you under him. While confessing that he lied - he actually really cares for you and only pushed you away because he couldn’t bear the pain of separation. He has always wanted to befriend humans, but they are naturally scared of him, so he assumes the role of a frightening prankster. He doesn’t hate humans, even despite all their random building projects lols. You tell him that you are not afraid of him, no matter what.

So he makes up his mind to show you his ‘true self’... by bursting through the ceiling just before it crushes you both. As he prepares for his final moments, he tells you that he hopes you will remember each other forever, and that he loves you. But ya’ll are not out of the danger zone yet, and the building is still threatening to collapse. He whisks you off to safety - and is surprised when his body doesn’t transform into his chibi raven form when you leave the schoolyard.

As it turns out, your strong, persistent feelings for him lifted the Curse of the Seven Supernatural Beings off of him. From now on. he won’t be at risk of disappearing (as long as you maintain these feelings), and can assume his usual/human form anywhere and everywhere. The story ends with a date scenario with him as a normal boy, and he tells you to brace yourself because he will chase you to the ‘ends of Hell’ (his words) to stay with you forever in this life. Such a morbid love confession

[Free talk] I was surprised that KENN’s voice acting sounds exactly the same as his normal speaking voice. And he’s absolutely hilarious - he says that when his manager first told him about this project, he thought the 「yuugen」 in Yuugen Romantica was like 「有限」 as in 有限会社 (’ltd. corporation’)... and he was imagining a workplace romance/battle between a bunch of workaholics to become shareholders in the company. LOLOLOL. Somebody should write this story just for him (probably a project more suited for Black Butterfly/Honeybee than Rejet). His chibi crow voice is also super adorable (*ฅ́˘ฅ̀*)♡.

Also, when asked about a ‘supernatural’ event he experienced recently, he said that he was playing some kind of scavenger/building tablet game, and his saved data disappeared - like, his house was gone but his items were still there. That’s probably the least supernatural/scary thing I’ve ever heard and more just a mobile bug/glitch/tech idiocy... -_-|||

Overall I really like the whole story concept, and I can see why it’s popular. I wish Rejet had turned this series into a game, instead of recycling endless unoriginal vampire-themed ideas. It also ties in nicely with Kami Naru Kimi to, which I’ve been playing recently. Afaik the sequels to this set are as follows:

Uchouten: This is like an expansion of the original story, if I’m not mistaken.

Hatenkou: Not sure what this one is. I guess we’ll find out...

Mantenka: Kind of like the ‘after-story’??

There’s also a series in between (I forgot the title) that’s kind of like the Romantica equivalent of DiaLovers Versus. I don’t really care for multi-character dramas in general tho.

...To be continued (...?)

#otome #drama cd #otome drama cd #rejet #yuugen romantica #hifumi #kenn #seiyuu #yuroma

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xeesh010-blog · 5 years ago

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Text Chemistry Review

Text Chemistry Review is every woman’s go-to-guide to finding love in a world where text messages are the preferred means of communication. Gone are the days of phone calls where you could hear the person’s tone and determine what they’re feeling or thinking. Everything is done through text messages now and unfortunately, that makes the already-complicated-task-of-dating even more complicated. Fortunately, Text Chemistry is here to guide you along the way to make sure your text messages don’t screw up your dating game.

What is Text Chemistry About?

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Written Manual

13 Video Series

4 Bonus Programs

Intro

Women’s Speak

How to Properly Use Jealousy

Visual Language

The Pros and Cons of Using Emojis

Part 2 Intro

Early Texting Success Stories

The Power of Humor

Supernova Texts

Part 3 Intro

Real Life Interaction 101

How to Cheer Up Your Man

Closing

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Quick Summary of the Text Chemistry Program

Text Chemistry is your guide to surviving and thriving in this dating world that is overruled by text messages and social media. It’s a comprehensive system that teaches you the secrets, tips, and steps to finding love or at the very least, your guide to not screwing up potential love because you sent a text message that you can’t take back.

To give you a better idea of the types of things covered throughout this comprehensive system, here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics you’ll find in each section:

Introduction

How Texting Has Changed the Way We Date

Women’s Texts vs. Men’s Texts

Contrasting Communication

Part 1: The Rules for TextingTexting Mistakes

Essays and Over-Texting

Passive-Aggressive and Angry Texts

Predictable and Boring Texting

Ambiguous or Confusing Texts

Jealous and Inappropriate Texts

The Perfect Text Recipes: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

R – Review and Revise

U – Use Visual Language

L – Leave Him Wanting More

E – Excite Him

S – Stay Position

How Long Should You Wait Before Texting Him

Sending the Initial Text

When He Texts You First

Emojis: Yay or Nay?

Use Emojis Sparingly

Keep Your Emojis Close

Choose your Emojis Carefully

Part 2: What to Text Men to Attract and Win Them Over1. The Early Days: “Ready for Takeoff” Texts

Fueling His Engine Texts

Preparing for Blastoff Texts

Comical Texts

Crystal Ball Texts

Satellite Texts

Stir the Pot Texts

2. The Dating Days: Shooting for the Stars Text

Game On Texts

Supernova Texts

Shining Star Texts

Tantalizing Texts

Constellation Texts

Mercy Texts

3. The Long Run: Keeping the Chemistry Ablaze Texts

Flight Texts

Radical Recognition Texts

E-Glow Texts

Big Bang Texts

Seduction Texts

Across the Universe Texts

Part 3: What to Text Him When….

When you Want to Invite Him out Without Sounding Clingy

When He Cancels Plans on You

When You Have to Cancel on Him

When He Gives You Nothing to Work With

When You Want Him to Initiate Texting

When He Asks Inappropriate Questions or for Nude Photos

If He Sends You Unsolicited Nude Photos

When He Seems Interested in Another Woman

When You Feel Like You’re Being Friend-Zoned

When He Takes a While to Respond

When He Ghosts You

When You See He’s Typing but It Suddenly Stops

When You Want to Flirt in Text

When You Think He’s Upset with You

When You Think He’s Misinterpreting Your Texts

When He’s Had a Rough Day

When You Want Him to Comfort You

When HE Sends You Drunk Texts

13 Video Series

Intro

Women’s Speak

How to Properly Use Jealousy

Visual Language

The Pros and Cons of Using Emojis

Part 2 Intro

Early Texting Success Stories

The Power of Humor

Supernova Texts

Part 3 Intro

Real Life Interaction 101

How to Cheer Up Your Man

Closing

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askthedespairkids · 7 years ago

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Family

Kyoji: doing a science

Karma: they fucking kick the door open YOU’RE ALIVE!

Kyoji: AHgfsf! Last time I checked I was, yeah. Good to see you!

Karma: they run to Kyoji and pull him into a tight hug

Kyoji: hugs How are you?

Karma: their face is pressed against Kyoji, making their voice muffled Meh.

Kyoji: I wish things would stay “meh” for once. Never seem to be.

Karma: Meh is a nice break from the shitfest that is life.

Kyoji: laughs Poetic.

Karma: ……can you erase memories?

Kyoji: Afraid not. I’m no neurologist.

Karma: Do we have a neurologist?

Kyoji: Yasuke was the only neurologist I knew with the skills for something like that, but nobody’s seen him for a while. I hope he’s still out there.

Karma: Damn….

Kyoji: Anything else I can do you?

Karma: Not sure. Was… was the mission safe?

Kyoji: Well, considering we almost got nuked, it was safer than I imagined

Karma: WH- THEY TRIED TO NUKE YOU?! WHO?! WHO DID IT?! I’LL KILL THEM! NO ONE NUKES MY DAD!! their eyes go wide and they quickly cover their mouth

Kyoji: Karma! Karma, calm down, please First off, none of us died. Sonia actually got the worst of it, but she managed to shrug most of it off. I still don’t know how she did it, but she did. Second, dad?

Karma: ……..I don’t know what you’re talking about

Kyoji: I’m not deaf, Karma. And if I was, I could fix it. He hugs them

Karma: they pull from his hug You may not be deaf but you may have misheard.

Kyoji: Nobody mishears the phrase “No one nukes my dad,” especially not from someone yelling.

Karma: Uh- aha. But I don’t HAVE a dad. So CLEARLY you misheard.

Kyoji: …Are you being a tsundere right now?

Karma: No.

Kyoji: I-it’s not like I consider you my dad or anything! B-baka!

Karma: I-I-I DON’T, YOU IDIOT!

Kyoji: Hey, I’m just kidding. Trying to keep spirits up after that whole debacle.

Karma: ……….

Kyoji: Hey. Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Karma: ….why? Scarecrows don’t get awards.

Kyoji: Because he was outstanding in his field!

Karma: they are very clearly trying to hold in a laugh

Kyoji: Why should you bring a bucket to music practice? To carry the tune!

Karma: they’re covering their mouth now

Kyoji: Why is it so hard to explain jokes to Kleptomaniacs? They always take things literally!

Karma: BAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA HHHHHHHHHHAAAAA

Kyoji: Why do mummies always go on a rampage when you open their tombs? They’re just dying to get out of there!

Karma: NO SHIT!!! PPPPPPHAAAAAHAHAHA!!!!

Kyoji: Smiles I could just keep going.

Karma: P-Please no. Haha. You’re killing me.

Kyoji: Well, you know what they say! You can’t spell “slaughter” without “laughter!”

Karma: HEY YOU JUST STOLE ONE OF MY LINES I LIKE TO USE! IT REALLY IS TRUE THAT YOU CAN’T! they’re rolling on the floor now

Kyoji: I have achieved a true rofl

Karma: Oh fuck you Da- Kyoji

Kyoji: Heheh. I don’t mind if you wanna call me that.

Karma: Call you what?

Kyoji: Karma, it’s fine, really I don’t want to sound presumptuous, but I think I’ve been more of a father to you than your biological father.

Karma: Whaddya mean by that?

Kyoji: For one thing, I actually care about you.

Karma: ………

Kyoji: It’s true, you know.

Karma: Of course it’s true.

Kyoji: …I never had a father growing up. All I had was my mom.

Karma: My mom died giving birth to me.

Kyoji: Did you…ever learn what she was like?

Karma: Nope. Dad wanted me to not know anything about her.

Kyoji: Dick.

Karma: I saw a picture of her once though. We had the same long brown hair and green eyes.

Kyoji: I can see that. The eyes, at least. Even if you never got to know her, I think she loved you regardless.

Karma: She couldn’t love me if she never met me.

Kyoji: But she gave you a chance at life.

Karma: I don’t think she would have if she knew what was going to happen.

Kyoji: Well, that’s the territory that comes with being a parent.

Karma: Whatever.

Kyoji: Don’t you whatever me, child.

Karma: !!! What?

Kyoji: My mom took a risk in having me, but she gave me a chance. And I took a risk in creating Ryouko, but we gave her a chance too.

Karma: Yeah. I guess.

Kyoji: Really, I consider a lot of the people here family. Chuckles There was actually this one time when I actually called Chisa “Big sis." In front of many people.

Karma: Pffft.

Kyoji: Not my finest moment.

Karma: ……..but apparently me calling you "Dad” isn’t that bad?

Kyoji: Well, it depends. Do you want to call me that?

Karma: ………… I- um…

Kyoji: smiles

Karma: …….would you be okay with it?

Kyoji: Of course.

Karma: …..and you don’t feel weird that I… that I think of you as my dad?

Kyoji: As long as you don’t consider it weird that your dad is a mutant

Karma: I don’t mind. I myself am a parasite.

Kyoji: Shhh. We already talked about that.

Karma: I still consider myself a parasite. Nothing you can say will change that. Point is, I’m sure a mutant dad will be infinitely better than my biological one.

Kyoji: Fair enough. Now, as your new mutant father, there is something I must do.

Karma: Huh?

Kyoji: He boops their nose Boop.

Karma: they laugh before pulling Kyoji into a hug

Kyoji: hugs

Karma: ……. so I can consider you my Dad now?

Kyoji: Absolutely.

Karma: they stand on their tiptoes and give Kyoji a peck on the cheek Thanks, Dad.

Kyoji: He pats them on the head You’re welcome.

Karma: ………does this make Ryouko my sister? And like…. Sly my kinda potential brother in law?

Kyoji: For the former, I guess so. But the latter? Not in seven hundred million years.

Karma: What? Sly’s a good guy.

Kyoji: … You say these words and I understand they form a sentence, but it just…it doesn’t make sense.

Karma: Why don’t you like him?

Kyoji: Do you really want me to go into a dad lecture? Because I can go into two. One for that guy and another for Naomi.

Karma: ……what?

Kyoji: Protection is important, dammit!

Karma: WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH NAOMI?!

Kyoji: NOTHING! I like her. I’m just saying, protection is key when you’re doing things with her. Or anyone, in fact.

Karma: …..wait you meant- ohhhhhhhhh. Dude, I’m not fucking stupid of course we use protection.

Kyoji: You better! And let’s not even get started on your diet! You need to eat properly, you know. Plenty of essential vitamins and minerals. And not a liter of coke every other day.

Karma: I GET TO EAT WHATEVER I WANT. AT LEAST I’M NOT EATING MAPLE SUGAR CANDIES AND NANAIMO BARS EVERY DAY LIKE I WISH I COULD.

Kyoji: Do not use that tone with me! You’ll earn yourself a time out!

Karma: I’M ALMOST 18!!!!

Kyoji: You signed on for dadness and so we’re starting at the beginning

Karma: FUCK VEGETABLES!!

Kyoji: After a moment of silence, he laughs

Karma: What’s so funny?

Kyoji: I’m sorry, I’m having way too much fun with this.

Karma: You changed the subject is what you did.

Kyoji: I went full-on dad mode.

Karma: And changed the subject.

Kyoji: I know, I’m sorry. But come on, as your dad, I shall treat you to some cake.

Karma: Really?!

Kyoji: Of course! I’ll race you there too.

Karma: FUCK YEAH!!

They run off towards the cafeteria.

#commander-bubbles-the-first #grimokami #Kyoji Nakamura #Karma Graves #DR #submission

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im-no-jedi · 7 years ago

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here’s the second post of questions for my Voltron OCs! these are about my sweet boy, Tyzh:

1. What do they smell like? - he smells very clean like all the time, he’s the cleanest smelling Galra you’ll ever meet LOL

2. What is their voice like? - John Boyega

3. What is their biggest motivator? - fear tbh, he does everything out of fear

4. What is their most embarrassing memory? - too many to name LOL

5. How do they deal with/react to pain? - crying, sobbing, that sort of thing

6. What do they like to wear? - he wears his armor all the time, it’s the only clothes he has

7. Which of their relationships have impacted them most positively? - Thace, because he was the first person to ever be nice to Ty, and Fae because she gave him a second chance and gave him a new home away from the Galra army

8. What’s the weirdest thing they’ve ever eaten? - all Altean food is weird LOL

9. Describe the way that they sleep. - he struggles getting to sleep sometimes, and he will wake up at the drop of a hat. thunderstorms are the worst, he’ll stay awake through the whole storm, poor baby

10. What is their favorite food/kind of food? - he likes veggies and other foods like that, he’s not much of a meat eater

11. What do they feel most insecure about? - everything LOL

12. How do they like to dress? - after moving into the castle, he mostly wears his suit minus the armor, so it’s just a skin-tight bodysuit most of the time LOL

13. How do they react to feelings of guilt? - he’ll get very upset, probably start crying

14. How do they react to/deal with betrayal? - again, he’ll get upset and start crying

15. What is their greatest achievement? - despite how much he hates it, he’s actually a really good shot, like he hardly ever misses LOL

16. What are they like when they’ve gotten too little sleep? - he’s used to not getting a lot of sleep, so nothing too different

17. What are they like when they’re drunk? - very VERY hyper. he’d probably literally start bouncing off the walls LOL

18. What kind of music do they enjoy? - anything calm and relaxing, he’d probably listen to a lot of classical music on earth

19. Are they right or left handed? - right

20. Fears? - everything

21. Favorite kind of weather? - a nice, sunny day, maybe a gentle breeze, anything that’s relaxing

22. Favorite color? - he loves the color pink, idek why, he just thinks it’s a really pretty color. he would absolutely wear pink clothes on earth LOL

23. Do they collect anything? - no, but he’d probably start collecting books to read if given the chance

24. Do they prefer either hot or cold weather more? - neither, they both make him uncomfortable LOL

25. What is their eye color? - yellow

26. What is their race/ethnicity? - Galra

27. Hair color? - he’s purple all over, but has a white strip of hair that goes from his forehead all the way down to the bottom of his neck; he keeps it pulled into a tiny ponytail at the bottom of his neck all the time

28. Are they happy where they are currently? - oh yes, very happy, for the first time in his life *cries softly*

29. Are they a morning person? - he’s been conditioned to be so, but he sleeps in whenever he can

30. Sunrise or sunset? - sunset

31. Are they more messy or more organized? - organized, he doesn’t like clutter

32. Pet peeves? - when other people are making noise while he’s trying to get some peace and quiet

33. Do they own any objects of significant personal importance? - no, he doesn’t have anything except his armor and his gun

34. Least favorite food? - the frickin food goo LOL

35. Least favorite color? - black and purple... (this has no affect on his feelings about Shiro tho)

36. Least favorite smell? - whatever the food goo smells like :P

37. When was the last time they cried? - he cries like all the time idk

38. Were they with anybody the last time they cried? - again idk, maybe? Fae tries to comfort him when he cries about stuff

39. Tell us about one of the times they got injured? - he’s gotten slapped in the face for disobeying orders before...

40. Do they have any scars? - probably just a few small ones?

41. Do they struggle with any mental health issues? - maaaaaajor PTSD from all the crap he had to go through in the Galra army. especially in regards to all the people he’s had to kill...

42. Do they have any bad habits? - he tends to freak out over the smallest things, everything’s a big deal to him apparently LOL

43. Why might someone dislike them? - he could definitely come across as pathetic and weak to someone else

44. Why might someone love them? - he’s an absolute sweetheart and so gentle and kind, and you better believe he’d fight to protect his friends

45. Do they believe in ghosts? - unfortunately LOL

46. Is there anyone they would trust with their lives? - Fae and the paladins, Allura and Coran, and the Blade of Marmora

47. Are they romantically interested in anyone? - sort of? he has strong feelings for Fae, romantic or not

48. Are they dating/married to anyone? - if Fae didn’t get with Keith, she would probably end up with Ty instead

49. Do they like surprises? - N O

50. When is their birthday? - sometime in the fall, no exact date yet

51. How do they usually celebrate their birthday? - he’s never had his birthday celebrated before :c

52. Do they have any family? - nope, he doesn’t remember his real family at all. Fae and the paladins are the closest thing he has to family now

53. Are they close to their family? - he’s only really close to Fae

54. What is their MBTI type? - he came out as ISFJ! just like me! :D

55. What is their zodiac sign? - *shrugs*

56. What Hogwarts House would they be in? - probably Hufflepuff

57. What D&D alignment are they? - Lawful Neutral, definitely

58. Do they ever have nightmares? If so, what about? - his life is a friggin nightmare ROFL

59. What are their views on death? - terrible, awful, he hates it so much

60. What is something that they’re sure to laugh at? - he doesn’t really laugh too much; Fae tries to get him to laugh sometimes, and she’s the only one who can do it, no one else knows how to make him laugh

61. When bored, how do they pass time? - he’d probably listen to music and/or start humming or singing, he gets music stuck in his head all the time

62. Do they enjoy being outside? - nooooo too many scary things

63. Do they have an accent? - British, like John Boyega’s real voice

64. Upon seeing a slice of chocolate cake, what is their first reaction? - he has no idea wtf that thing is, it looks like feces, GET IT AWAY

65. If they knew they were going to die, what would they do/say? - he would just cry a lot and cling to whoever was closest to him

66. How do they feel about sex? - ok I guess? he’s never really had time to think about it, plus he doesn’t think anyone would ever wanna do it with him...

67. What is their sexuality? - hetero. but he miiiight be bi-romantic, I’m not sure...

68. Do they become squeamish at the sight of blood? - heck yeah, he gags at the sight of it

69. Is there anything that they find really gross? - too many things to name LOL

70. Which TV Trope(s) best describes them? - COWARDLY LION

71. Do they enjoy helping people? - yes, as long as nothing bad happens

72. Are they allergic to anything? - I don’t think so

73. Do they have a pet? - nope

74. Are they quick to anger? What are they like when they loose their temper? - he like, never gets angry, only kinda frustrated sometimes

75. How patient are they? - usually pretty patient, unless there’s something scary or threatening around, then GET HIM TF OUTTA THERE

76. Are they good at cooking? - probably not, he has no idea how to cook LOL

77. Favorite insult? Do they insult people often? - nope, he doesn’t wanna pick fights

78. How do they act when they’re particularly happy? - he giggles when he’s really happy, it’s adorable X3

79. What do they do when they learn about other people’s fears? - he tries to be encouraging and tell them at least they’re not scared of everything like he is LOL

80. Are they trustworthy? - yes, despite what you might think. if you need him, he’ll come through for you, absolutely

81. Do they try to hide their emotions? Are they good at it? - no he’s VERY open about his emotions and feelings

82. Do they exercise regularly? - he used to when he was in the army, but not so much on the castle, he’d rather chill all the time LOL

83. Are they comfortable with the way they look? - he’s never really thought about the way he looks before? so yeah I guess??

84. What are some physical features that they find attractive on people? - physical strength and just being able to protect him if he needed it haha

85. What kind of personalities do they find attractive? - supportive, friendly, and sympathetic

86. Do they like sweet foods? - yes, but he rarely gets to eat them until he moves into the castle

87. What is their age? - 21 human years

88. Are they tall or short or somewhere in between? - very tall, he’s one of the taller Galras actually

89. Do they wear glasses or contacts? - nope, but he would look SO cute in glasses OMG *3*

90. Do they consider themselves attractive? - *shrugs*

91. What is their sense of humor like? - he only finds specific people funny AKA just Fae LOL

92. What mood are they most often in? - P A N I C

93. What kinds of things anger them? - when someone he cares about gets hurt

94. Outlook on life? - everything is out to get me nowhere’s safe I’m probably gonna die tomorrow slkdjfguifdksjd

95. What kind of things make them sad/depressed? - when he feels like he’s let someone down... including himself...

96. What is their greatest weakness? - thinking he’s not as brave as he actually is and just not having confidence in himself at all

97. What is their greatest strength? - the fact that he IS really brave when he wants to be and that he’s super reliable in a pinch

98. Something that they regret? - being a part of the Galra army at all

99. Biggest accomplishment? - putting his skills to good use with the paladins instead of the Galra army

#MY SWEET BOY THAT I LOVE VERY MUCH #these helped me develop him better yay #found out some very interesting things about him because of this LOL #he's so great I love him so much #X3 #Voltrunz #OC: Ty #my OCs

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choupetit · 7 years ago

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GOT Recap: The Queen’s Justice

Airdate: 7/30/17

Season 7, Episode 3

Hell hath no fury like Cersei on the warpath and this week she was certainly on a ROLL! Lots of great stuff happened in the latest episode, including a much-anticipated meeting between two of my favorite characters. And we even had some rare moments of comedic relief. Game of Thrones is picking up some major speed, so let’s hop right onto the crazy train and get this recap of “The Queen’s Justice” started!

So, um…I’m Kind of a Big Deal

Huzzah! Rather than make us all wait for the big Daenerys/Jon Snow meet-up, we start right off the bat with the good stuff: Jon Snow arrives at Dragonstone along with his trusty advisor, Ser Davos, and they are greeted at the shore by Missandei and Tyrion. Jon and Tyrion give each other a good-natured hello along the lines of “Hey, Bastard! lol” -”Yo, Dwarf. rofl”. [Side note: I was really hoping for one of those pregnant pauses where they just look at each other seriously and then say “C’mere, you!!” and embrace in a big, friendly bro hug. This didn’t happen. Color me disappointed.] Missandei kindly asks them to surrender all their weapons, because even though they’ve heard how cool Jon is, one can never be too careful when returning from exile to dethrone the current monarch. Foreign Invader Strategies 101, y’all.

On the long,meandering walk up to the castle (which, it must be said, is really quite scenic), Tyrion notes that Jon made a bold move showing up at Dragonstone to meet with Queen Dany, especially since Stark men haven’t fared too well with Targaryens in the past - to which Jon replies he’s not a Stark - oh if only he KNEW!!! As if on cue, one of Dany’s enormous dragons appears out of nowhere and swoops over them, flying off into the distance. It startles the bejesus out of Jon and Davos as they stop, drop, and cover. For their sake, I really hope they get to put on a change of clothes before meeting Dany.

Much higher up the path, we see Melisandre looking down at Jon Snow, when Varys creeps up. He questions why she was so keen to have Jon visit, and yet, is hiding away. Mel keeps things vague and only lets on that mistakes were made on her part and she’s ready to head back to Volantis. Varys tells her to stay there, but she tells him she must return one day with the cryptic phrase “I must die in this strange country, just like you.” They both share a meaningful look. Wait, what? What is going on here?! Do these two have some kind of history together, or just lots of intel on each other? It’s all very mysterious and now I’m intrigued.

On to Dany’s throne room! Missandei introduces Daenerys to her visitors, rattling off the long list of titles Dany has. When it’s time for Jon’s intro, Ser Davos is all “This is Jon Snow.” Jon looks at him like “Duuuuuude! Come ooooooon, I’m trying to make an impression here!” Davos adds “He’s the king in the North”. It’s a strained meeting to say the least - Right out the gate, Dany comes on strong with her claim to the throne, citing there is no “King in the North”, seeing how the North is one of the kingdoms that belongs to the ruler on the Iron Throne. She demands that Jon swear his loyalty to her, citing that time when an ancient Stark ancestor made a fealty agreement with a Targaryen that spans forever ever (forever, ever?! Yeah. Forever ever). Jon is like “Nah, I’m good, let’s talk about snow zombies”…which really goes over well. Dany gets all puffed up saying that Jon will be in open rebellion to her if he won’t bend the knee. In Jon’s defense, they are all running out of time and he can’t be fighting a war for Dany. But Tyrion points out, that the fight for the throne has already begun and they can’t just channel their inner Zack Morris and call a time out while they clear up the pesky Night King/Army of Dead situation. Also, they kinda don’t believe him. Davos goes into total hype man mode and starts to rattle off Jon’s resume and all the things he’s done for the North and how he got stabbed in the heart and Jon gives him a look that screams “Ix-nay on the resurrection alk-tay, man! They already don’t believe this whole Whitewalker stuff!”

The meeting is cut short when Varys arrives with some important news. Jon and Davos are sent to their rooms for some R&R and Dany lets them know their current status is “esteemed guests who are not yet prisoners.”

Varys breaks the news to Dany on the Euron Greyjoy ambush. Ugh. Well there goes the Greyjoy and Martell support. When Dany asks if there were any survivors on her side, we get a very brief cut to Theon being fished out of the water by one of the Good Greyjoy ships that survived the ambush of the Bad Greyjoys. Needless to say, Theon can’t get no respect from the crew.

Killer Queen

While we’re on the subject of Greyjoys…Euron has returned to King’s Landing with the gift he promised Cersei: Ellaria Sand and her daughter, Tyene aka the ones who sneakily murdered Cersei and Jaime’s daughter, Myrcella. Well, well, well, isn’t payback a biatch? After parading through town with his prisoners -who get a proper public-shaming from the good people of King’s Landing - Euron delivers the duo to Cersei with much bravado. Cersei is extremely pleased and tells Euron he’ll get what he wants (her hand in marriage) once the war against Daenerys is won. In the meantime, she appoints him as her naval commander and then moves on to the most important business of the day: Revenge.

In one of the dungeons of the Red Keep, Cersei along with Qyburn and Frankenmountain pay Ellaria and her daughter a visit. The prisoners are chained and gagged and Cersei launches into a blistering, taunting, calculated monologue about how she’s been planning for this day, deciding how she would punish Ellaria. She lays out various gruesome scenarios and finally, Queen C plants a big ol’ kiss on Tyene’s lips and mother and daughter immediately realize that she’s been given the kiss of death with the same poison that was used to kill Cersei's own daughter. Poetic justice. In true Cersei fashion before sauntering off, she lets Ellaria know that she’ll have the pleasure of watching her daughter die and decompose in front of her as she lives out the rest of her days in this cell, contemplating her poor choices in life.

Next, Cersei joins Jaime in his chambers to jump his bones, cause revenge just makes her super horny. Naturally.

The next morning, Cersei has a visitor. It’s a representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos, and they want their two dollars…and then some. The bank is concerned about the impending war between Cersei and Daenerys and the outstanding mountain of debt the Lannisters still owe the bank. The rep hints the bank is considering funding Queen Dany since they aren’t about to loan Cersei any more money until she pays back the current loan. Cersei assures the banker that Lannisters always pay their debts and if he can hold off for just one more day, the debt will be paid in full. Oooh, what’s up her sleeve this time?

Whattaya Want From Meh?!

Back at Dragonstone, Jon is getting some fresh air and brooding as only he can. Tyrion joins him and makes a few attempts at humor, but Jon is, like, totally super bummed out, man, ‘cause he really needs to save his people from the damn ice zombies that nobody else believes in and it’s just so freakin’ frustrating, uuuuugh! Tyrion tells Jon his request would be a tall order for anybody during a first-time meeting. He points out that Dany and Jon have quite a bit in common in that they both care about helping and saving others and that Jon should give things some time for Dany to come around once she gets a clearer feel for who Jon is. But ain’t nobody got time for that! Jon and the North are running out of time and he needs help now, so Tyrion asks him if Jon has any other, doable, requests. Hmm. Well, ya know…there just happens to be all that dragon glass which Jon came for…

Cut to Dany and Tyrion in the war room as Tyrion talks Dany into allowing Jon to mine the dragon glass as a show of good faith to help win Jon Snow as an ally. It’s a great scene peppered with a handful of funny moments.

Dany goes out to join Jon on the mountain top, and they watch her dragons flying in the distance. She tells him how people thought dragons didn’t exist anymore, and indicates that perhaps she can be a bit more openminded about other things that sounds impossible. She lets him know his wish for the dragon glass is granted and that she’ll even provide the necessary resources to mine it. When Jon asks if this means she believes him in regard to the Whitewalkers, Dany simply tells him he’d better hop to it. Nice dodge, Dany.

Meanwhile at Winterfell, Sansa is totally killing it in the upper management department and is in total doomsday prep mode, making sure they have enough food for the long winter, and the proper armor to fight the army of dead. She has a moment alone with Littlefinger who gives her some unsolicited advice, and we get a peek into the inner workings of his mind. He tells her that if the North happens to defeat the Whitewalkers and humanity as they know it is saved and intact, she needs to be prepared for what happens afterwards. He suggests a fabulous pastime that involves imagining every possible scenario that can ever happen at any time, based on whether a person is a friend or an enemy - that way nothing will ever come as a surprise, because she’ll already have lived and seen it in her mind’s eye. Considering they don’t have Facebook in this world, it sounds like a pretty effective way to stay busy and keep the mind sharp. So what if it probably makes you paranoid and one of the side effects is that you’ll start making scheme-y faces all the time? And on the plus side, once Sansa is done plotting out every single possible scenario she can think of, she can start writing GOT fan fiction and possibly pitch a spin-off to HBO. Wink, wink.

Littlefinger’s advice session is cut off when they hear a commotion in the courtyard and Sansa is called over. It’s Bran! Our little baby’s all grownsed up! Sansa runs over to her bro and hugs him. It’s a sweet moment and not unlike the reunion with Jon at Castle Black. I do love a good Stark sibling reunion!

Sansa and Bran have a private chit chat at the Godswood tree. Sansa says she wishes Jon was here for the reunion and Bran throws out as an aside, “Yeah, me too, I have something to tell him”…like what, Bran? Like who his real parents are??? Can somebody please send a raven to Dragonstone, stat, cause it could really help clear things up for Jon during his visit with Auntie Dany right now. Ok, I digress. Sansa points out that Bran’s the oldest living Stark son, and the rightful Lord of Winterfell. But her little bro tells her how he’s not the lord of anything, seeing how he is now the Three-Eyed-Raven and she’s like “Wtf does that mean?” Bran tells Sansa he can see everything that has ever happened and also things that are happening now, though only in flashes, and that he’s working on getting better at this ability so he can make sense of things. When he mentions her wedding night, it freaks Sansa out and she excuses herself to go back inside. Bran is eerily calm and dreamy in his demeanor the whole scene and you really start to feel that with all the stuff he’s seen while warging, he seems to be losing a part of his humanity - or at the very least, his own sense of self.

Rebel, Rebel

At the Citadel, Archmaester Marwyn is examining Ser Jorah’s skin, noting a seemingly remarkable recovery. Marwyn lets on that he knows exactly what happened, but Jorah is sticking with the story that he just took a nap and started to feel better. Boom, living proof that naps are good for you! Marwyn confirms that Jorah is fully healed and is good to go on his merry way. But he tells Sam to visit him in his office later. Ruh roh, Samwell Tarly, you got some ‘splaining to do! Ser Jorah thanks Sam and tells him he’s going to head back to his Khaleesi.

Later in Marwyn’s office, Sam gets a slap on the hand for disobeying the archmaester. He asks Sam how he managed to heal Jorah when so many archmaesters who have tried the procedure in the past have failed. It’s simple really, Sam read and followed the instructions. In my head, I’m cutting to Gilly saying “You’re like…a wizard!”. The archmaester gives Sam a verbal pat on the back for saving Jorah’s life, and then it’s back to the usual grind: some scrolls need to be copied and Sam is the lucky guy who gets to be a human Xerox machine. Marwyn tells him that if he was expecting a reward for his good deed with Jorah it’s that he isn’t being expelled. Aw, man, Sam can’t get a break. Very fun scene though.

War Games

Back at Dragonstone, Dany is in the war room with her advisors. She wants to hop on a dragon, find Euron’s fleet and torch it to the bottom of the sea, but everybody talks her out of it. Even if her dragons are strong and nearly invincible, Dany would endanger herself while riding on Drogon, as anybody could try to shoot her down, and it’s a risk she can’t take. Tyrion reminds her they need to keep their eye on the prize: the siege of Casterly Rock.

Misandei - who clearly has Grey Worm on the brain after her last steamy encounter with him - asks what’s in store for the Unsullied and so we get a cool action sequence of the invasion while Tyrion narrates what will happen, noting that Casterly Rock has a sewer system that allows access into the impenetrable walls of Tyrion’s childhood home - he designed it himself to sneak whores in, back in his younger days. We see the Unsullied army fight their way past the gates while a group led by Grey Worm sneaks in via the sewer system. The Unsullied have soon defeated the Lannister army, but it’s all too easy and there aren’t nearly as many men as they expected. Grey Worm asks a fallen Lannister soldier where everybody else is, and when he looks up, he sees the Unsullied ships have all been set ablaze. Well, crap. That’s twice now that Dany’s plans have been foiled. Maybe she needs better advisors.

And where, indeed, have all the Lannister soldiers gone? We see the giant army advancing to High Garden, home of the Tyrell family - also the richest family in Westeros. And leading them are Jaime Lannister along with Randyll Tarly and his son, Dickon. Ugh, sell-outs! Lady Olenna watches from her room as her home is besieged. She knows what comes next. And Cersei has indeed fulfilled her promise to the Iron Bank as her army seizes all that Tyrell gold.

Once the battle is over, Jaime is in Lady Olenna’s room. The old lady is seated at a table, resigned to her fate. She asks how she’ll be killed and Jaime tells her he talked Cersei out of the more violent options she had entertained, and that it’ll be a painless death by poison. He pours a vial into her glass, and Lady Olenna swigs it down like a champ. As soon as she has ingested the poison she reveals that it was she who poisoned King Joffrey at his wedding. Jaime’s face is aghast and Lady Olenna tells him she wants Cersei to know it was her. Ya gotta hand it to Olenna, sticking it to Cersei one last time.

Day-um! And there we have it. Nearly halfway through the season and sh*t be going down! I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Pretty disapointed for Dany that her advisors couldn’t have thought that Cersei would anticipate the Casterly Rock attack and send the majority of her men to fight the Tyrells. But it certainly raises the stakes, now that things aren’t looking so easy for Dany and she’s on her own again. She’d better start making new friends quickly. Seeing how things turned out for the Martells and Tyrells, however, my guess is that not too many houses will want to cross the reigning queen

Ok, time for a little chit chat and some theories. There are so many questions I have: Will Jon find out about his true heritage while he’s still at Dragonstone? If so, where does that put him in the line of succession? Does the bastard son of Rhaegar outrank the legitimate daughter as heir to the throne? Not that Jon would want to be king… Is Arya going to make it to Winterfell? I really want to see her wind up killing Cersei while wearing a Jaime face. When will The Hound and his co-horts meet up with the rest of the players in the North? Surely having some Lord of Light believers will help their cause, but what are they gonna do - pray the snow away? Will Cersei ever get tired of winning so much? I figure her next move has gotta be to hit Dragonstone whilst ambushing the Unsullied army on their way back from Casterly Rock…oh the possibilities! I hope Jon and Dany can come to an agreement on an alliance swiftly. And will Cersei ever be asked to join the fight against the Whitewalkers? It certainly would be in her best interest, though I’m sure any help she offers will be the kind that puts her in aprime position to continue ruling the seven kingdoms once/if the army of dead is defeated.

I definitely want more Bran visions. I have a half-baked theory that the old three-eyed-raven who lived in the tree is an older version of Bran and he is caught in some crazy time loop. And there are rumors flying around the interwebs that Tyrion is actually also a Targaryen (some believe the Mad King had the hots for Tyrion’s mom, so maybe he raped her? It would explain why Tywin hated him so much). If so, perhaps we’ll end up seeing Dany, Jon and Tyrion each mounting a dragon and laying waste to the Whitewalkers. Who knows, maybe Cersei will even throw in some dragon fire for their cause - I’m sure she held onto a few barrels.

Ok, that’s enough with my musings for now. Until next week, my dears. And if you happen to see the new Qyburn lipstick collection at your local department store beauty counter, may I suggest the new “Drop Dead Gorgeous” shade? I hear it’s to die for.

#GOTrecaps #the queen's justice #Game of Thrones #GameOfThrones #Season7 #Tyrell #Lannister #Littlefinger #Dragonstone #Danerys #Targaryen #Jorah

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p-assionlove · 8 years ago

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While rewatching shinhwa’s 10th anniversary concert, i really feel as if i have been with them to support them since starting though i only started to really like them not long ago.(around last year etc) Actually, i have heard lots of songs from them without knowing it’s their song since i used to follow c-pop during my primary school times. (like Perfect man in MVP Lover (lol used to watch idol dramass~~), remake chinese version of their “hey come on” and i think 5566 also remake one of their song if i’m not wrong. lol old times.. when taiwan idols was the trend lol~)

And i think the first time i know shinhwa was around 2008, which i started with Suju (lol, suju was my first biased group before i completely didn’t touch kpop after 2010-2011 etc, cos’ i find kpop songs to be so generic and boring.. imo and during that time was the boom of the 2nd gen group, which i find it too much... LIKE THERE’S TOO MANY GROUPS TO RMB 😨😨) and i actually like Andy (cos’ of WGM haha) as he was really super nice and good to his virtual wife. But i didn’t really research a lot cos’ i only watch a few clips and WGM honestly is not my thing.. Haha then moving on, when i was like not really into kpop, but i still watch some kpop variety shows (as a 2nd gen fan, i kind of missed those variety shows that has lots of idols interacting, like Suju, SHINee, 2am,2pm, SNSD etc~) and when my sis was still a SHINee fan, she watched the Shinbang Episode with SHINee and that’s how i found out about Shinhwa more xD Then i also watched Shinbang episode with Suju, which makes me ROFL, and to this day, i still remember Yesung’s imitation of Eric’s rap in T.O.P 😂😂😂

But during that time (i think around 2011 etc), i was quite out of kpop and due to my school and also band, i focus more on other genre music (quite a band geek too, so haha) and also not as crazy as i was in the beginning when i stan Suju (now i still like them, but not as much, since some of their music don’t appeal to me, but i like their latest release which is “Devil” haha, i feel that’s quite good.) But good thing is that when i stan Suju, i think i’m still immature that i done lots of stupid stuffs (lol who doesn't... i still feel like crawling into a hole to hide when i see the stuffs i wrote in the past... 😱😱😱😱) , so now when i came back into kpop scene, i actually start by Shinbang again and somehow... just fall into their charm haha. (on a side note, it seems like i’m going back in time...like Suju got me into kpop, then shinhwa got me back into kpop again LOL)

And this time, i was a casual fan at first. (like i enjoy their variety show etc, watch all of their old variety shows etc~). But whats make me decided to become SHCJ is cos’ of the SHCJ. I love the relationship between SHCJ + Shinhwa :) I enjoyed reading those fan accounts which makes me feel that they’re one family, a love-hate relationship haha :)

I think it’s really cool that shinhwa keep their promise to SHCJ on 10th anniversary (Actually... I WATCHED THAT WGM EP BEFORE, AND AFTER THAT I DON’T RMB WHY I DIDN’T SEARCH THEM TT_TT ). And i really envy their friendship :) And I can really feel that they’re sincere and now, one of my wish is to attend their concert live. (Usually, i’m not fan of pop concert since i worked backstage in few concerts before, as sound crew haha... though it was amazing to listen to live singers, it just give me a bad memory since i have to clean up the place after event.. definitely 😨, some people are just so inconsiderate!!! )

So, what i feel is that, even if the members are married, shouldn't we give them our blessing and hope they will continue their activities even when they’re married? (i mean.. for me, i really feel so good if they found a loved one to take care of them, since from watching their shows... and esp. dongwan (since i really want him not to feel lonely.. and find someone that appreciate him and his hobby. Yes, it’s hard for girls as usually in a relationship, you would want attention from your bf, but i feel there will be girls like that, to give space to each other?)

Honestly, from what i been looking around in forums, and tweets, about the marriage, there will always be fans who are unsupportive.. or trolls trying to ride on this to create more hates.

(it’s true, it’s from my personal experience.. used to be a hater of GG, because it’s a blind hate. Like people tend to post these hates stuffs, and about the black ocean etc, that time was really a mess. But after being bashed (i’m quite cool to say this cos’ i admit that i’m wrong haha, and after like watching few of their shows, i really like them on variety shows compared to the rest of girl groups.. haha, personal opinion 😅), i started to realised that hate is really a scary thing. Like media tend to write clickbait articles to create more hype and people trying to spread this hate like ???, and hurting those celebrities more. I’m sure it’s a constructive criticism, it will be okay but if it’s one with just head-on bash, i think it’s really low. and esp those that target their family members, it shows how this person’s mind is really yucks. As a celebrity/performer, of course you need to have a strong-minded personality to take on these, so is it a blessing that people got famous or is it a curse that you got famous? nobody knows. Of course as a performer, a musician, we would want people to acknowledge... maybe it’s just the pride, and self-ego. Okay, i’m going too far.. but i’m just thinking of this cos’ i’m a musician myself, i still play in band.. but sometimes, i feel so weak cos’ i don’t dare to take a risk to further my dream. And also in this risk, it’s quite hard here because the art scene here is not stable, and i can’t really afford to go for it due to my family’s financial issue. But i will just continue do what i like etc. okay, going too far, back to topic.

But i feel they will still have fans that are supportive, and it’s a larger number of us :) and another personal wish was to see all of the shinhwa members to get married, bring their wives (is it too much to ask for? xD) and their children in the concert... like wouldn’t it be cool?! like some SHCJ bring their children (and sometimes their husband LOL) to see them, so now it’s the other way round? And about the shincom thing etc, yes, it feels like it’s a list of reason for them to hate... (same with those who got married... i’m really tired of this :( like Sungmin... about those things that they accused him of, i think it’s really to do with this fandom culture. It’s so toxic... and because of this thing called “greed”, there’s nothing to stop about this.) Like... are they a product of yours? Yes, in a whole nutshell, celebrities, idols are selling their image, their talents, their face, but this has been taking too far.

From olden days, as a composer/performer/singers etc, people like your works and appreciate all these, that’s why there will be music lovers or now what we called “fans” to support them. And that’s why there’re rarely cases of fans getting so crazy because their favourite musician got married. But the thing with idol/k-singers is different.... but sometimes, i also find it bit ambiguous, like for example, Sung Sikyung is a ballad singer, and i saw in one article before that the reason why he’s scared of getting married is cos’ of his fans, i was kind of shocked to see why... i mean like he’s selling his talent, his singing.. why his fans wouldn't let him get married..? (though on a personal note.. at first i was wondering if he’s homosexual... Sorry if that offends anyone 😅 but if he is, then i really hope one day society would be open up about this.. though this is a whole different thing that i might write next time... *NOT about him.. i mean about lgbt lol.)

And from what i feel, i think shinhwa as a group did not really promote these thinking that they’re single etc... like lol, hasn't they been always dating openly? haha, and also dongwan’s famous quote -”Shinhwa is not responsible for your life”, so it definitely draw a line haha. (side note: i know there’re also dongwan anti-fans, which lol, they definitely did not see how real he is. I mean yes, he like to show off his car on show, so what? if i have such a nice car, of course i want to show off, LOL, don’t get it that people saying celebrities are living such a luxury life, but people need to get it that this is their job and they deserved it.In another sense, they are like spreading the arts and providing entertainment for people,giving back to the society.) And maybe except when dongwan was on ILA, you guys do know sometimes he just like to jokes around right... lol, about the Shinhwa solitary, honestly i think he’s just being a netizen kim LOL, as i mentioned in front, i definitely don’t want him to stay alone T_T

So don’t need to be sad even if Eric or any members are getting married, instead be excited that they will go on till maybe on their 60s etc (hey, there’re still bands & artists/musicians around 50s/60s that rock those concerts, why can’t they? although i’m worried about their joints, so i hope they go to get more acupuncture/treatment and get more rest to stay healthy! and .. try to cut down on smoking.. 😓😓 esp if they want to have a healthy baby...) , and bring us more nice music or variety shows haha. Like you can always be delulu a bit to imagine they are yours during promotion period, HAHAHA. (but must cut down, for the sake of their dear wives~ and be respectful too.. i actually saw a comment that some fans are leaving hate message on Hyemi’s insta (i can’t find her Instagram so i can’t really confirm this lol) which i find it so unnecessary.. like just don’t be butthurt about it..😰😰 but i really find her pretty though, i wished they have a healthy honeymoon baby too~~ so Eric’s son/daughter will be the eldest again HAHA😝😝)

So long for a post, lol just personal thoughts etc.

#personal thoughts #such a long post #well i sidetracked a lot haha

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