#like all i can do is do the equivalent of a birthday card

[thecherrygod]

I need to find a way to make my words actually mean what I say

[roses-r-rosie3]

X-Mas list presentation

Batfam x M!Reader

Summary: instead of making a regular Christmas wishlist, the reader decides to make a whole presentation

Quote: “That is all Family! So open up your hearts and your wallets for me this holiday season”

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“Why are you here?” Duke asked Jason.

“Same reason why you’re here, y/n wanted us to all meet up in the living room for some announcement” Jason sighed.

After everyone was in the room, you pulled out your computer and connected it to the Tv, which made everyone confused.

“Hello family, I know you must be wondering why you’re all here” you said.

“Yes”

“Yup”

“Mhm”

“Yeah”

“Can I go back to my game now?”

“Last year you guys totally fucked up Christmas, so this year I put together an entire presentation to tell you guys what I want specifically” you smiled.

Everyone in the room let out an audible sigh/groan. It was known by everyone in the family that you were very dramatic from time to time (24/7). But they never thought you would get this extra!

“Is that really what you called us here for?” Damian grumbled.

“Would you shut up for a second?” You snapped.

“Y/n I don’t think that’s how you should be talking to your little bro-”

“Anyways, Here’s the things you should keep in mind when you’re thinking about what kind of gift you will provide for me this year” you said as you interrupted Bruce from his lecture.

“First of all, I’m the only one who knows how to reset the Wi-Fi, and yeah that’s threat” you threatened.

That certainly got everyone’s attention.

“Secondly, if you don’t get me what I want I will get a sugar daddy, I don’t even care what you guys are going to say, I’ve had so many offers for sugar daddies that it’s unreal. The perks of being son of Bruce Wayne I guess” you said.

“Y/n, you do know that Bruce is rich right?” Jason asked.

“Not the point” you mumbled.

“And third if I don’t get what I want, I will also sell my feet pics online like I did last year” you said calmly.

“YOU WHAT?!” Bruce shouted

“Calm down, I only ended up making about 1 million from it” you sighed.

“ONLY?!” Dick gasped.

“I created a three tier system of different gifting levels, basically, the levels equivocate to how much you love me and how much money you have” you explained.

“Level one is the ‘I’m going to need therapy level’ which is only four to seven gifts. I would probably go into a depressive spiral, actually not probably, I definitely would be depressed” you said.

“Would you stop being so overdramati-”

“I’M NOT DONE YET” you said as you interrupted Tim.

“What would that mean for us? You may ask. It would mean that you would have to pay for my therapy. And the money that you guys spent on therapy would have been basically wasted, you could’ve bought me a whole bunch of gifts right now and avoided the situation” you smiled.

“I think that he’s lost his mind” Bruce whispered to Stephanie.

“You think?!” Stephanie whisper yelled.

“Level two is the ‘You’re getting warmer package’ This basically if you love me- Bruce can you stop whispering to Stephanie” you scolded.

“As I was saying… Level two is eight to fifteen gifts, which is basically equivalent to you texting me happy birthday” you continued.

“Level three is the ‘You’re sleighing it’ level. And if you remember, you guys were just a bit off the mark of hitting this because you guys only got me twenty three gifts. And in order to reach ‘You’re slaying it’ you have to get me twenty five or more gifts, I think this is totally do-able for you guys, especially because you can just use Bruce’s card if you guys are running low on money” you said.

“I have tons ideas for you guys and this whole slideshow is already in your email so you guys can look at it and reference it at any time” you smiled.

Everyone quickly checked their phones to see that you indeed emailed them your whole presentation.

“That is all Family! So open up your hearts and your wallets for me this holiday season” you smiled before leaving the room.

“Yeah he had definitely lost his mind” They all said in synchronization.

“I HEARD THAT!”

[variberry]

Some HuskerDust headcanons

In honor of Angel Dust’s birthday yesterday <3

Husk is 100% a second parent to Fat Nuggets. Reluctantly at first, but now embodies “I’ve only had him for a day and a half, but if anything happens to him I will k!ll everyone in the room and then myself”

Following the events of episode 4, Husk always waits for Angel to return from work—even if it means staying up all night—to make sure he’s okay

Angel fell first but he also fell harder

Husk is secretly very charismatic and good at sweet romantic gestures, and Angel is constantly flustered by him

Niffty overheard Husk and Alastor’s conflict in episode 5, and when she told Angel about it, he completely lost his shit at Alastor and refused to talk to him for a week. Husk reassured Angel that it was all talk, but Angel still worries whenever Alastor and Husk are alone together.

Angel tries to live by “It’s cold outside but I’m still looking like a thotty because a hoe never gets cold” but actually gets cold a lot and Husk is always prepared with extra scarves and stuff

In line with the previous headcanon, because he’s running around smoking/drinking/doing who even knows what, Angel tends to get sick pretty frequently, and responds one of two ways: with a dramatic reenactment of what he imagines a sickly victorian child is like, or he just denies it up until intervention is necessary (honestly just depends on the mood he’s in). Either way, Husk always begrudgingly agrees to take care of him and somehow never gets sick.

Both Angel and Husk love to cook for each other and get comically frustrated with each other whenever either of them is the culinary equivalent of a “backseat driver”

Despite being a spider demon, Angel is absolutely terrified of real spiders, and insists that Husk kill any and all bugs they come across (if Niffty isn’t around to do it)

Husk is extremely competitive when it comes to card/board games, even if there are no stakes involved, and will hold grudges if he loses at poker, yet somehow can’t stay mad at Angel for more than a few hours

They are the type to bicker about who has more of the blanket when sharing a spot on the couch

When watching movies, Husk is an absolute stone, while Angel will break down in tears anytime there’s a dog on screen

Husk always has a can of raid on him in case he encounters Valentino in public

Angel gushes about Husk to Fat Nuggets (Cherri got tired of hearing about it)

That’s all I got for now! (Yes I do have three separate fics in the works at the moment so that’s fun)

[callofdudes]

Late little Valentine's thing for the boys, their love languages and how they show you affection 😊

This will only include 141. Was busy on my birthday and never got around to this. So before February ends. Can be platonic or romantic.

Heavy on physical affection. Any time he can squeeze in a hug, a high five or really anything, he will.

He's super into encouraging words and will call you something if he sees you passing by. "There's my favorite (lad/lass/lovely/soldier)"

His love language return and send is physical affection, so whenever you want to show him that you love him, physical affection will set him in the right mood.

For Valentine's Day he got you a box of chocolates you really like and a photo of himself, with comic Sans saying, "Don't let anyone steal your swag, this Valentine's."

To show you affection, he's only ever going to do what he knows you're comfortable with. If you're happy with a little peck, he'll go for it.

If you're smaller than him then he'll do that thing where he asks you to sniff his collar and then kisses your forehead. If you're bigger than him he will jump on you. Don't fight it. Hold him. Hold him!! Let him give you a nice good smooch. Don't be afraid- DON'T BE AFRAID! COME BACK!!! HE'S NOT FINISHED!!

Not a huge physical affections guy, just isn't his thing. However, how he does show affection is through acts of service.

Sometimes it may seem that Ghost is being bossy by not letting you do things or that he cleaned your room because he didn't think you could do it on your own. Truth is, he's showing you he loves you.

Ghost took time from his incredibly busy schedule to clean, or tidy, or do something that he knew was so minimal in the grand scheme he might not get praised, but he knows you'll like it.

That's why when he can't sleep at night he may clean. Sweep the common area and clean up the kitchen and wash dishes. Because he knows you guys will come in and need to use the space tomorrow and would appreciate it being clean.

That being said, please, please oh please praise him. I'm not saying he's starved but if you tell him he is doing a good job, or you're proud of him, or thankful for his help?? He might just cry. No, scratch that, he'll excuse himself to catch the waterworks.

You're speaking to his inner child when you praise him. Ghost doesn't do anything in return for praise, but when you offer it, oh please don't let go of him.

Simon knows some flower language, so naturally he goes out to get you some flowers. Whether you look like you'd typically be into flowers or not isn't the question. It's which ones he's getting you, and why.

He got you Azaleas as well as some lilies just to break up the pink. Azaleas being the equivalent of "Take care of yourself for me, temperance and fragile passion"

It's a subtle way, If you know, for him to tell you how he feels without having to say it. And with that he also gets you hotrods. No, not the car, if you have no idea what I'm talking about, here.

If you're smaller than him (which, in most cases you probably are, let's be for real) he'll lean over from behind you and simply rest his chin on the top of your head.

It's something of affection for him, watching the world with you quietly, relaxing with his head resting on yours. Simon's way of saying "I love you."

Gifts are his love language. Whenever he's out and about and he sees a trinket that reminds him of you he'll snatch it and bring it back.

He constantly does this and telling him he doesn't have to doesn't stop him.

For Valentine's Day he'll go all out. He'll buy you chocolate, some flowers to make your office window look a little prettier, and a card too.

To show him affection back, please praise him. Like Ghost, he had to fight a lot in the past for recognition or praise, so you saying "I really appreciate you, in glad you're here, you did a good job picking, you really know me" sends him spiraling.

He'll be at your heel the rest of the day, and you'll happily grant him praise and recognition without him having to claw and scratch for it.

Like John, he does kiss and touch to show affection to those he's close to. But if you are only comfortable with it. He's a mixed bag, and will kiss you all over every single day if he has permission.

If he doesn't, simple touches suffice. Bumping your shoulder on the way by or wrapping his arms around you from behind to smoosh his face into your neck or shoulder blades, depending on how tall you stand.

This man is no pussy, will straight up tell you he loves you and appreciates you. Will make you breakfast on the day and wake you up with a kiss, (or forehead kiss, or both)

He'll let you wear your comfy clothes and will make you stay in bed as you eat. If you couldn't have guessed, he serves through acts of service and gifts!

John Price is always right there, even after a long day to help out. Now, if you leave a trash bag for him on purpose, he'll be stubborn and won't take it out. But if it's on his own terms John will do just about anything for you. You call the shots.

If you want to stay in bed, then that's your call. He certainly isn't complaining. If you want to go out, then you'll go out!

He's a very traditional man, no matter who you are or your style, Price will give you the gentlemen's treatment. Flowers, a bag of chocolates (yes, a whole bag. Come on 141 get on his level)

He'll pretty much pamper you all day. Please pamper him back. He feels loved most when given physical affection and repaid with acts of service. If you clean the house so he doesn't have to then you're a dream.

But even if you just come up behind him and hug him, tell him you love him and appreciate him, that's enough to make his whole week.

You have to do it again though, because he swears that it just rubbed off and he forgot. Do it again. Don't be afraid. DO IT AGAIN.

[vynegar]

vyn 5th birthday ssr, part six

thank you for your patience. i hope this is worth the wait.

same disclaimers from part one

youtube link to ShiroNaya’s video of the card story

links to previous parts: one two three four five

more tot stuff here

do not repost

[PART SIX]

[58:30] Police Station

Police Officer: I’m very sorry, Dr. Richter. I know we agreed earlier to let you meet with Zheng Yan, but… the situation has changed.

After deciding to help Zheng Yan, the first thing we did was contact the police and request to meet with him. At the time the police were happy to allow it, but the next day when we arrived at the station, the officer who greeted us had changed their tune, his expression apologetic.

Police Officer: Zheng Yan has been in an extremely poor mental state during his time in custody. Last night, shortly after you called, he tried to kill himself again.

MC: ???

Police Officer: Fortunately, he was quickly found and there weren’t any major issues – that’s the silver lining. So now, out of precaution, we’ve prepared a single room for him that will be strictly monitored.

Vyn: Then that is all the more reason to allow me to see him. His psychological state is already on the brink of collapse, and without intervention, he will end up doing something even more extreme. Please let me diagnose him. With an official diagnosis, he can be given the proper arrangements.

Police Officer: But considering your relationship with him… a diagnosis from you may not be accepted.

The police officer’s attitude was polite, but did not soften. Vyn waved his hand, his expression becoming more earnest.

Vyn: Right now I have a basic hypothesis about his condition, but I need to see him to verify it.

MC: We can’t reveal his condition due to privacy reasons, but as someone who knows the situation, I can guarantee… Dr. Richter is highly experienced in this matter. The thing you are worried about will not come to pass. And as for the diagnosis, I will find another qualified psychiatrist to diagnose Zheng Yan again. The police can oversee the entire process to ensure its authority and fairness.

Police Officer: This…

The police officer looked down, sighed, then looked back at us as if weighing the matter.

Vyn: Not everyone cares about Zheng Yan’s life. But I care, and I believe you do too.

Police Officer: You two can come with me. I’ll take you to see Zheng Yan.

[1:00:20] Interrogation Room

With Vyn’s help, the meeting was arranged to take place in an interrogation room with a very similar layout to the room from back then. Aside from Vyn and Zheng Yan, the rest of us could only stand and watch from behind the one-way glass. Otherwise, Vyn had only one request: to allow him to bring in a cup of coffee again. Of course, this time he used a paper cup.

Vyn: Have a seat.

Unlike back then, Vyn was now the one sitting and waiting in the room. Zheng Yan dragged his feet to the table, and at Vyn’s gesture, the shackles on him were all released.

Zheng Yan: What do you want now? I’m already locked up. Is that still not enough for you? Gonna bring up someone else to provoke me?

Vyn: Please calm down. Would you like some coffee? I brought a cup of double espresso especially for you. I remembered that it was your favorite type of coffee.

Vyn pushed the cup he brought toward Zheng Yan, but Zheng Yan swept it aside. The cup fell over, brown liquid immediately spilling across the table.

Zheng Yan: What are you talking about? I hate coffee, and I’ve never had es–

His question came to an abrupt stop, like a tape recorder reading a cassette. His brow furrowed, and he did not continue speaking even after a period of time.

Vyn: Double espresso is like the coffee equivalent of strong liquor. It has an intense flavor, and after becoming accustomed to it, other types of coffee will taste bland in comparison. I recall that during you livestream, you also mentioned that I brought a cup of coffee into the interrogation room. You must remember the flavor of that coffee, right? It was the same kind as this one, poured into a glass cup, because you kept requesting a cup a coffee to drink.

Zheng Yan: No… no, it can’t be, I never liked drinking coffee…

Zheng Yan’s voice petered away, a sign that he was beginning to doubt himself. His memories had been altered through hypnosis, and no amount of tampering or tinkering could compare to the precision and clarity of personal experience. What Vyn wanted to do was essentially to guide him into realizing the inconsistencies in his memories.

Vyn: If it was not by your request, then I would have been unable to bring anything into the interrogation room, let alone something as dangerous as glass.

Zheng Yan: I… I can’t remember… I don’t recall…

Vyn undid the bandages on his hand and laid it in front of him. His palm had scabbed over, more gnarled than the surrounding flesh.

Vyn: Back then you broke the glass cup, and some of the pieces cut my cheek. Strangely, the wound it left behind was quite similar to this one.

Zheng Yan: … I… Why can’t I remember anything…? You’re lying…!

Zheng Yan’s breathing quickened and he clutched at his own collar, his face pained.

Vyn: To hide one lie, a thousand more lies are needed. I can easily reveal to you more details that are being covered up by them. So who is the one lying here?

The impact of Vyn’s words left Zheng Yan dazed in place, as if struck by lightning. He subsequently curled inward to avoid Vyn’s gaze, all the while muttering assuredly to himself.

Zheng Yan: Xiao Zhuo… Xiao Zhuo… You’re wrong, I wasn’t lying. Xiao Zhuo is waiting for me. My son is waiting for me!

In Zheng Yan’s tampered memories, Xiao Zhuo was a key figure that Vyn used to provoke and coerce him. Did that indicate that, for the main personality James, his son had always been a sore spot?

Vyn: James, you must regret how you never showed your love to your son. Although Zheng Yan is an alter who was induced by hypnosis and does not share your memories… You feel guilty toward Xiao Zhuo, and you sincerely wanted Xiao Zhuo to have a father who loved him wholeheartedly. Therefore you created Zheng Yan, even though it was already futile. When Xiao Zhuo was still alive, you never spent time with him. Now that he is gone, are you going to keep hiding behind others to avoid facing him?

Zheng Yan: Enough!

Zheng Yan jerked his head up. His expression no longer held the pain from before, and the despair in his eyes had vanished. The policeman next to me was baffled and asked me why Zheng Yan suddenly changed, but I knew that this wasn’t Zheng Yan – it was James. Vyn’s guess was completely correct: everything – the third party, him being used and framed – had been a massive conspiracy. Vyn turned to look at me, but his expression held no satisfaction that his theory was confirmed, only calmness that the matter was finally settled.

[screen blacks out]

After determining that James had dissociative identity disorder, what followed afterwards progressed as I had described to the police officer. While I clarified the rumors about Vyn, I also began to investigate what James experienced in prison. Vyn, meanwhile, worked on restoring James’s and Zheng Yan’s memories and finding potential evidence during his treatment.

[1:04:39] Vyn’s Office

MC: How was James today?

Everything was getting back to normal…

Mandatory measures were taken with James due to the severity of his mental disorder, and he was currently undergoing the combined consultations of Vyn and other specialists. The research center had reopened after a period of renovation, but there were few patients due to the rumors’ impact, which I worried would discourage Vyn. Since I finished work early, I went to his office so we could go home together.

MC: Does he really not remember anything about the person behind all this? I’ve already gathered a lot of evidence about the online comments, so pretty soon we’ll be able to formally sue. Also…

Vyn: Hold on… From the moment you sat down, you’ve been asking questions and analyzing things. Are you not thirsty?

Vyn shrugged helplessly, then retrieved two cups from the pile of documents and miscellanea on the floor.

Vyn: It has been so hectic lately that I still have not finished cleaning here…

MC: I’ll help you.

Vyn: No need. It will be quick.

Vyn made an attractive figure even as he moved through the cluttered surroundings. Despite what he said, I stood up along with him.

[…]

Soon, the aroma of coffee permeated the office. Vyn checked its temperature before passing me a cup, but then his gaze was drawn toward something behind me. After staring transfixed for a moment, he looked back at me with a warm smile blossoming on his face.

Vyn: We can talk about those matters later. Right now, the sunset is so beautiful… Are you sure you want to miss it?

Vyn took my hand and pulled me over to sit at the window.

[1:05:58 card art]

A flock of birds was flying past us, skimming the top of the setting sun. How many windows would they cross until they could return home to their nest?

From where the window was slightly ajar, we could feel a sunset-tinged breeze, mingled with a mellow, unknown floral scent. The world was drenched in pinks and purples, but unevenly – like a sheet of paper crumpled then smoothed out again, the color was more vivid at the creases.

MC: It’s gorgeous!

Vyn: Do you feel better after seeing it?

MC: Huh? But I wasn’t…

Vyn swirled the cup in his hand, forming a tiny brown vortex of coffee.

Vyn: You were worried I would feel disappointed by the lack of patients in the research center, right?

Despite being the one to suggest watching the sunset, he wasn’t actually watching the sky. Vyn saw through my intentions so easily that I had to feign looking out the window to conceal my awkwardness.

Vyn: That year, after deciding to establish the research center, the first thing I did was change my name. Using my mother’s surname was a childish attempt to anger my father, but I considered my first name for a long time.

MC: Why did you end up picking “Vyn”? [In Chinese, 弈 (“Yi”), which means “the game Go”, or “to play chess”]

Vyn: There is no going back in chess. Once a wrong move is made, it is known to everyone, with no room for concealment. I hoped that this would serve as a reminder to myself that people’s hearts are fragile. As a doctor, I must be prudent with every decision I make. If I make a mistake, there would be no way to conceal it, nor should I conceal it.

He lowered his head, tucking his chin into the crook of his arm. The smile he gave me was tender.

Vyn: So you do not need to worry about me. I am much stronger than you think.

MC: I was trying to comfort you, but somehow the roles got reversed.

The stronger he was, the more it made my heart ache. How long had he walked alone on that rocky path, to be able to say such a thing so calmly? How many times must an ardently sincere heart be beaten, to form such a solid shell while staying soft inside?

MC: Vyn, sometimes I really wish we had met earlier. Even if there was nothing I could help you with, at least I could have kept you company in those darkest moments. Maybe then you wouldn’t have to be so strong. You could try relying on me more, letting me comfort you too…

Vyn: How did you come to that misunderstanding? Your existence itself is the best possible reassurance to me.

Vyn leaned in toward me, his body draped in the shadows of trees and the glow of the skies.

Vyn: “After ten thousand ages, a great sage may appear who will know their meaning, and it will still be as though he appeared after a single day.” (1) Finding someone on the same journey as you is worth searching for a thousand years, even ten thousand ages. How fortunate I am, to already be with you every day as we walk this long path together.

Outside, the sun was gradually setting on the usual stream of traffic, but it was not something to fear. After a brief night, tomorrow the sun would still rise again. Tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow again.

[END]

(1) This comes from chapter 2 of Chuang Tzu (also romanized as Zhuangzi), an ancient Chinese text on Taoist philosophy. I edited and mixed a few different translations for this line: the first part is based on Burton Watson’s translation, the latter part on Brook Ziporyn’s translation, and a change in word choice (“ages” instead of “generations”) based on James Legge’s translation.

[impactedfates]

Yay requests are now open! So can I request a reader who is yanqing's sibling who plays sympathetic immersia (video game equivalent in Luofu) Genshin that Guinafein introduces them to it, even JY knew the game's hype and reader is immersed with the game's scenery, music and archon quests Reader also would blush every time they see genshin fanart of Wanderer or Xiao. Yanqing and JY would notice how they would look down and grin widely in their phone screen. Also the early AR shenanigans like unlocking dragonspine, trying to ice bridge to Inazuma and getting yeeted by a hilichurl and ofc the infamous dendro slime attacking when exploring Liyue. Overall, reader plays it and YQ is curious and JY is interested

★ A/N: If that were me they would hear me screaming at night when I get my various different characters (esp Kaveh and Zhongli) I hope you like this anon :>

☆ Genre/Trope: Platonic + Fluff

★ Format: Mini Scenarios (Separate)

☆ Warnings: None (I think?)

★ Extra: Reader is older then Yanqing // Readers job is whatever you want their job as // Father JY :D

Jing Yuan's heard of the game before however it wasn't until he heard you yelling in delight over a 5* you had gotten that he found out you were one of the many people that also has a delight in playing the game.

He's amused to see how much you like certain characters and how you, in your words, "simp" for others. In fact, I honestly think you probably did the "My parents rate Genshin Characters" trend with him. He ranked most of the characters very highly honestly. (He especially liked Cyno along with some of the sleepy characters like Lisa, Layla and Sayu)

Honestly he's very amused by all your reactions throughout the game, the audible gasps you may do when something surprises you, the loud cursing when you're fighting an enemy and the cries when you lose your 50/50 (maybe if you ask nice enough he'll give you his credit card)

I'd think he wishes to try out the game himself, however with the fact he's busy with General duties he doesn't get much time to really play. However he does get all the characters he wants with just a swipe of his card, however he's stuck at level 45 as a) no time to really continue and b) he honestly seems like the type to not bother with the ascension mission and in fact wants it to build up till he knows he's AR 60. THEN he'll actually do it.

Overall, he doesn't mind that you play it and enjoys it himself when he can. However don't expect him to be so willing to give you his card so you can get the Genesis Crystals to get the characters you want.

(Also I see his team consisting of off-field dps like Xiangling and Furina so he can just sit back and relax as they do the fighting and he doesn't need to lift a finger much)

I feel like Yanqing was already a player. Like he joined when it was first released but he didn't really play much. He'd log in once or twice a week then not log in for months. It's not that he isn't interested, he is. It's just he has things he enjoys more.

When he finds out you play it then he might be more inclined to try harder at it, so the two of you can do some sibling bonding time and play. Depending on AR levels between the two of you, he's either asking you to help defeat bosses when he still cannot after the nth time or you both can cry as you die to the electro hypostasis.

I feel like his luck is like, amazing as well. Like he got Keqing on the beginner banner and managed to get a good 5* weapon for her on the standard. And he's always won his 50/50s

However his luck cannot be transferred to how his artifact luck is. It takes his weeks upon weeks to get ONE decent artifact for his new 5* Ayaka.

He still doesn't play much but his game time has increased a lot more and he can understand why you like it so much...however he cannot understand why you seem to like certain characters and beg him to get you merch of them for your birthday.

He definitely struggled in DragonSpine and thought pyro and cryo characters were immune to sheer cold.

Overall, he understands a lot where you're coming from when it comes to gameplay and lore but when it comes to you simping over certain characters then he can't help but feel confused, and if he particularly dislikes a character you simp for. Perhaps disgusted (jokingly and lovingly of course)

(I'm unsure what his team would be, but he'd be a mono sword team imo)

Honestly, with my personal experiences with Genshin. I thankfully did not struggle with DragonSpine (not as much as other people did)

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However, I will say that I probably should've started building sooner. I only started once I hit about AR 56 and finished most of the Inazuma quest (don't ask me how I survived, idk either lmao)

[violetganache42]

Highlights from tonight's watch party filled with framing, whodunnits, and mystery galore (Sorry about your laptop problems and all our lag complaints, WriteBackAtYa):

"No":

Scrooge and the triplets making an appearance

Mortimer's voice

Mickey being a people pleaser

WriteBackAtYa commenting how we love saying our favorite characters' names whenever they appear onscreen

Me: "PLUS INTEREST?!"

"Duckman of Aquatraz":

Story Blossom: "Would've been awesome if Webby kissed a shark in the new series" spamtoon: "its okay because huey kissed a worm"

ACAB!!!

Even in the original series, Louie is always trying to talk his way out of shit

The idea of Glomgold walking into court blasting Queen's "We Are The Champions" in a similar vein as the "All I Do Is Win" scene

"WHY, BEAKLEY?!"

Duckburg's court and its judge fucking suck

"NOT THE PAINTING!"

Scrooge effortlessly defeating the prisoners in arm wrestling

MORE SCROOGE AND WEBBY MOMENTS 😭💖

Mad Dog being a mama's boy

This whole episode showcasing how prisoners are people too

melcat33: "Mad Dog was like 'this is my comfort millionaire'"

The Scrooge x Mad Dog ship setting sail

This episode also reminding us on why the legal system sucks

Glomgold taking the time to hang up a painting of Scrooge

"McMystery at McDuck McManor!":

Donald fleeing to his car like:

"Literally the oldest person he knows?"

The entire table read of this episode from Disney Channel Fan Fest 2018

Scrooge being a sulking Grumpy Gills. XD

DJ Daft Duck

Godfrey and I being on the same wavelength yet again (To quote Godfrey, "Insert 'Perception Check' by Tom Cardy")

Scrooge being SO against celebrating his birthday that he straight up lagged and froze the Discord stream (Dude, WTF?)

THE BUTLER DID IT

Mist Opportunity

"I hate this already."/"OH, YEAH. :)"/"You can't get that helmet off, can you?"/"OH, NO. :'("

Black Arts Beagle is best Beagle Boy

DT-87

The stream lagging on the part where Scrooge walks into a sliding glass door 😭 (I know it's because of WriteBackAtYa's laptop, but for the sake of levity, let's say it was Scrooge's doing again and he did it because that part fucking embarrasses him.)

Mark saying Glomgold sucks at the whole "trying to kill Scrooge" thing (Rare Mark Beaks W)

THE DUKE IS BACK

"Since when did I have to become the adult in the room? I'M NOT CUT OUT TO BE THE ADULT!"

Huey doing a Scrooge impression

"Don't kill me! I barely lived! #YOLO #FOMO #AHHH"

Duckworth's reaction to seeing the axe fall down to the floor

Duckworth and Beakley's beef with each other

"Clock Cleaners":

Snoozer male stork

Learning A New Hope was paired with "Duck Dodgers in the 24th 1/2 Century" for its screenings

Realizing we were watching the edited version of the short where Donald says "Aw, nuts."

The return of Max's real mother

The Great Mouse Detective:

Me sharing which DT/DWD character would be who in a GMD-themed AU way before the movie started

Us getting excited at hearing Alan Young's voice

Cheerful music playing right after a sad moment (Hiram getting kidnapped) = Last Crash ending vibes

A new server emoji of Mark Beaks getting shot point blank for dabbing

Tokuvivor: "The world's smallest violin" Caroline: "Let me play you a song on the world's smallest violin" Me: "Basil, this is serious."

Learning Vincent Price is in this movie

Sharing a GMD Lorcana card during "The World's Greatest Criminal Mind"

"Flaversham."/"Whatever."

teleportzz: "literally every man in this is so gay so far" puffywuffy8904: "or are they just european" Story Blossom: "Or are they gay AND european?"

Basil's face when Toby sat on Olivia's command

OLIVIA SAYING UNCLE BASIL 😭💖

Hiram and Olivia reminding Puffy and I of Scrooge and Webby (I AM GETTING FUCKING EMOTIONAL ABOUT IT AS WE SPEAK.)

Ratigan upon learning Fidget's list is missing:

Basil x Dawson being the movie's equivalent of DWD91!Drakepad

Story Blossom pointing out how Miss Kitty is basically Goldie

The bar fight scene in a nutshell:

"There is no Queen of England."

Ratigan's royalty drip

WriteBackAtYa: "He's supreme like a taco from Taco Bell"

Basil trying to imprison Ratigan: "Officer, arrest that man!"

The entire Big Ben scene and how well the 2D and CGI animations blended together

Learning that the ballroom scene from Beauty and the Beast was the first Disney and Pixar collaboration

According to melcat33, Basil not skipping leg day saved his life

puffywuffy8904: "and they were roomates" Me: "Oh, my God. They were roommates."

Ratigan's "Goodbye So Soon" diddy playing during the end credits

[anonymoushouseplantfan]

"You can’t be a casual Cali/Montecito royal." Hi, Plant, could you explain a bit more what you mean by this. Because my view is if they had been gracious towards the RF on Oprah, (i.e. we're beloved family members, but taking some time out of the spotlight. Then then come back and slowly work on projects in the US.) They could then come back for Trooping etc. Because the Princess Madeline managed to live in the US and keep her Royal image intact. (As far as I'm aware.)

I think that was the expectation in 2020. They would keep their UK charities and Frogmore and remain “beloved family members” attending family events but essentially living their own lives. Their LA lives would presumably retain a royalesque quality because they would go from their last appearances in the UK (which were pretty glam, thanks to Sarah Latham) to the Invictus Games then Trooping, polo season, and Balmoral. They were also going to do their own royalesque events, including a big fundraising tour for Sentebale and a charity concert for Invictus. That was the 2020 plan, I believe.

That’s similar to what Madeline did, although she was more low-key about it. It’s basically a royal life in the US. If the Harkles has stuck to well-known royal behaviors like the Christmas cards and birthday pictures, they could have successfully created an American Royal family. I think that’s what everyone expected them to do.

But Covid messed that up. They kept it going for a while bc everyone was doing Zoom charity calls and that kept the illusion of equivalency going, but the illusion finally shattered with the Oprah interview and then Philip’s funeral. It didn’t help that they were busy embracing James Corden and Ellen Degeneres and behaving like Hollywood clowns. Plus the British charities were sidelined and royalesque behaviors like Christmas cards and birthday pics were not consistently deployed. Their royal brand was steadily eroding.

At that point, they should have focused on their Hollywood projects and building their California brands, but they didn’t. They focused on lawsuits and family drama. They also did a bunch of paid awards, which weren’t really meaningful. The few projects they showcased felt very unprofessional. They didn’t have a real office, just those guesthouse desks. They were renting random locations and doing “coastal grandmother” lawn interviews with Gloria Steinem. Meghan was having fake tea parties with celebrities and Harry was juggling and the whole thing felt very bland and amateurish. They had a random NY tour for no reason (to read her book or something?) and jumped on activist bandwagons haphazardly (BLM, family leave, Iran, Ukraine, Uvalde, whatever…). It was weird.

That’s what I mean by “Casual California Royal.” Things like sending an olive cake to WCF and planting forget-me-nots at a random school. It all felt very whimsical and unprofessional. Worst of all, it did not feel purposeful or passionate.

They the documentary and the book came out and they royal brand just imploded. There’s nothing left now. All they can do is try to build up their celebrity image.

[twstgameplay]

This might have been asked before and if it has, feel free to ignore this or just link your old answer 😭 But I'm convinced that Colorless/Void Attack tests are almost IMPOSSIBLE to get a good grade on. I'd like to know, do the mods have personal favorite builds they use/recommend foe these tests? Or just any card/buddy combos you all think should be the meta for this particular test? Cheers, btw! Your blog is one of the best in the twst community still and I so appreciate ya'll keeping it running as long as you have been 🤘

Hello! I do have my go-to teams for Cosmic. As a note, these are all the teams I use for Extra difficulty, and so these are teams that have gotten me SSS/S3. S4 is still something I've yet to reach.

As a note, I am F2P and been playing for a while, so any cards that I have that are at MLB, that's because I got lucky with duplicates and/or saved up perfumes through the years to level them up.

Cosmic Basic

Surprisingly, this is the one that is closest to S4 among the three tests, but this is because I have one of the most used team compositions for Cosmic Basic.

Basically, Boa Epel is my overkill due to his 3-turn ATK UP M that would boost his duo. Dorm Kalim boosts Epel's (and Idia's) ATK stat. I have 5 duos, and this team kills on turn 4-2. I don't think I can hit S4 if I only max out Boa Epel to Lv.110, but I will see an increase in score at least.

Ideally, this team would work best if the 5th duo is a card that duos with Epel to use his M1 and allow for a 3-turn kill especially once my cards are stronger. The easiest card for that is Dorm Rook being a permanent SSR, but other options include Birthday Deuce and Platinum Lilia.

Cosmic Attack

I believe my score here can be made much better, so I hope to see slight improvements when Cosmic Attack returns. But I find this to be already good considering my limited deck. The most successful teams use a maxed out General Lilia and Knight Sebek, cards that I don't have. So I made do by using the Attack cards with buffs that would boost my score.

Dorm Jack and Boa Epel are my two most powerful cards by virtue of being MLB and Jack having a ATK UP L and Epel having a 3-turn ATK UP M. I add Dorm Leona and Kalim to boost their ATK stats. Kalim has the additional buff of having an ally DMG UP on Water attacks, which I use on Boa Epel. I add Dorm Vil for Dorm Leona, and he also gets his ATK stat boosted by Epel. However, in the future, I aim to replace him with Tsum Vil, who is far stronger than Dorm while still having his ATK buddy (Kalim) in the team.

In Attack tests, it's very important to take note of buffs and ATK buddies because those contribute a lot to your score. The biggest thing you want to achieve is killing as fast as possible. If I recall correctly, this team let me kill within turn 6-2, but I want to aim for a 6-1 kill to see a higher boost in score, like around 24k score. However, even if I can't kill within that amount of turns, adding buffs and ATK buddies would help in boosting my score.

Another note: S5 in any Attack exam so far is impossible, so S4 is as good as you can get, but that may be the equivalent of Hard difficulty Cosmic Basic SSS.

Cosmic Defense

In Hard difficulty, this is the one test where I successfully achieved SSS in prior to Extra. I'd get around 21-22k scores regularly.

In Extra, I still get the same score mainly because I struggle to kill. Due to the lack of advantage spells and the increase in the opponent's HP, killing by turn 5-1 is harder to do.

I have 2 teams, one using Beans Jade and one using Cerberus Ortho.

Both teams have 3 heals and 2 debuffs. I have to activate all duos for a chance to kill by 5-1. The differences in HP between both teams is not that large, as in the first team, Idia and Jade are mutual HP buddies while in the second team, Ortho has HP M buddy with Idia. However, Ortho has much more heal.

I use the Beans Jade team in Omni Defense, which has nabbed S5. However, once the rest of the team is at higher levels, Cerberus Ortho is better both because he has more HP, bigger heal, and mutually duos with Dorm Idia. However, I lose Azul's ATK buddy, and Azul with his ATK buddy is the only way right now that I succeed in killing on time, so at the moment I lean towards Beans Jade.

I hope this helps! Good luck in your future Cosmic tests!

~ 🐙

[bishie-haven]

After-party, Day 1, Part 2!

Alright, so part 2 of that list, HERE WE GO!

#7: The Avatar of Lust (Initial UR)

This blasted card…another NB-exclusive, they’re really able to lean into the “we’re in the past” element of the story and bring it out into the open. Being brought to Lamentation on account of hearing ghost-like noises, it turns out to be Asmo literally wailing like a banshee because of Satan’s remarks on him putting on airs. This leads to a point of backstory that I absolutely adore. We all know about how Asmo was nicknamed “the jewel of the heavens” by Luci himself and how the two were effectively a pair, but we never knew his true intentions behind it. Well, thanks to a flashback, we find out it’s because Luci saw all the effort Asmo put into things, whether successful or not, and that’s what truly made him shine like a gem to him. It really puts into perspective his abundance of drive and self-confidence and how it shines in every other situation he’s in. I hate that it takes over two sections of the story just to even start TALKING to him, but you take what you can get. 

And the ART…I have merch of this card art, and whatever side you look at, you can TELL the artists went all out for the release, whether demon OR angel form. (And also, WHY has no one said anything about how the demon form’s pose is the gold-standard yandere pose?!)

#6: Treat for a Job Well Done (Water Panic UR)

Oh, the equivalent of my birthday present last year~ While the event that was attached was…a bit less than desired (it felt like I was ACTUALLY working that temp job pushing through it…and you couldn’t even kiss him ON THE FERRIS WHEEL!), the story we got for that grind was SUCH a treat. Even with a concept as simple as “beach episode”, so many cute elements were added in, like the floater keychains and the drink customization. And overall the tone was just so playful, like it truly was a reward for the work you did to get this card. And you ACTUALLY get that kiss (if you want it!)!

While the card art doesn’t have many bells and whistles, the composition is what sold it for me. Both the initial and DF unlock are framed like you’re both under the warm rays of the sun (a rarity in this world), and each show Asmo with the biggest smile on his face…it warms my heart just as much!

#5: Gifts for My Valentine (Valentine’s ‘24 UR+)

Now THIS is a direction I haven't seen the Valentine's Day surprise take before. Casually dropping that he and other students have been cursed, we get full access to Asmo's thoughts for the day, and instead of stuff you shouldn't really be posting on the internet, the thoughts are actually pretty wholesome. However, it seems to wreck every surprise he tries to give you. Between a secret that romantic feeding makes a chocolate ten times sweeter (attacking me with my favorite romantic trope, no less) to wanting to share a gift so that they could be connected, you end up knowing it all. And what does he do to combat this? Pulls the “I'm your present, unwrap me” card to shroud his brain in mystery and have a decorated demon as your gift. Absolutely. Freaking. Adorable.

And the art? Oh COME ON, not only attacking me AGAIN with the initial art, but the suit in the DF unlock? The freaking RIBBON?! We're getting spoiled here!

#4: Lovable Me (Initial SSR)

The last of the NB-exclusive cards I can rank, this one I feel gets the most right when it comes to what they're trying to do. They show the start of a character's personality trait (in this case, the fifth deciding he's going to pursue being famous on social media), showing how it can be in a negative sense (bringing his twin younger brothers along primarily as pack mules on a shopping spree), and how it can be turned on its head. Within this story, Asmo gets a huge break when a scouting agent asks him to be an in-house model, but only if he immediately signs a contract at their HQ. He could have done this, nothing was stopping him…but he promised his brothers lunch and rest, and he knew that while he would have plenty more opportunities, he only had these brothers. It really reveals that under the glitz and glamor he likes to portray, he is loyal and dedicated to those he cares about. I've said it before and I'll say it again: to those of you thinking Asmo only cares about himself READ THIS NOW. Also, the fact that Mammon ends up getting the spot in his place and the lusty boy ends up going ballistic on him is hilarious. XD

AND the art also portrays multiple sides of him too. A big reason I love this character is because he is very much GNC and is ready and willing to wear things that aren't necessarily coded as masculine, whether that be lipstick (initial) or even a gorgeous ball gown (DF unlock). And this was one of the INITIAL cards??

#3: A Taste of Stan Culture (Hobby UR+)

While I adore our demon of desire, he is not the only one in this game I like. For example, my 2nd favorite amongst the brothers is our lovable little nerd, Leviathan. And if there’s one thing I and the envy demon have in common, it’s the passion we share for our faves. And my #1 gets to understand the mindset of the #2 in this story, where a spat between the two leads him to try and apologize by trying to get into his head about anime, idols and overall stan culture as a whole. Although from Asmo’s perspective, the faves he has in mind? Himself and you. On his end, wearing homemade merch of your love (in this case personalizing shirts with his face on it which, fun fact, show the art from his Return My Glow card from the OG game!). On your end, a fashion show with him laying on the praise as thick as he can: penlights, fans, hearts in his eyes and all! It highlights a lot of little things about him, too: he and Levi share a skill of sewing, and because Asmo has a hoard of fans himself, this little experiment allows him to understand them just a bit more. Development just for going the way of the otaku for a couple of days!

While I’ll admit the initial art for this card is just okay (unless you’re a huge fan of embroidering), the DF unlock is where it really shines. This is where we get him waving the fan and the penlight, but also where he’s wearing this GORGEOUS outfit that I will pay SO much money for in order for it to be a model in-game, PLEASE SOLMARE!!

#2: Li’l Asmo’s Big Journey (Fairytale UR+)

This. This freaking story. How many ways can I say I love this story?? Since I was a kid, I loved movies like “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” and many an episode of a TV show where characters either grew or shrank and had to get used to the new perspective of the world around them. In this case, thanks to context from another unlockable chat, nibbling on a few cookies off-screen caused Asmo to go down to mere inches in height, leading to a slew of shenanigans as he wants to do multiple things just trying to get back home. From playing around and fighting dolls in a cursed dollhouse to ordering a sweet dish that’s quadruple his size (and another attack on my fave romantic trope depending on the dialogue choice) to getting KIDNAPPED BY A BIRD, it has all the trappings for a stupidly fun time with one of my favorite subjects. And the irony is, he asks you multiple times near the end if you would like to shrink as well sometime for a cute photoshoot amongst the flowers…and I currently have an OC dating him whose magic specialty is altering size, whether of objects or herself…

When it comes to the art, they really leaned on the Thumbelina inspiration for each image, and whether you want him resting pretty with a wand or relaxing with a pair of butterfly wings, if you like fairies, this is the card for you!

#1: Every Version of You (Learning UR+)

So this card from the Learning-themed Nightmare is my favorite. And while I will admit right now the art isn’t my favorite (I don’t hate it, but it’s more on the plain side with the collapsing books or the Demonus pong) and that some aspects feel a bit forced (specifically with the ending in the club), it’s honestly easy to ignore for me. I say this because the story that occurs is absolute perfection if you want character development for someone as perfection-obsessed as Asmodeus. The whole story revolves around a video of him studying going viral online, and because it doesn’t fit what he usually portrays as his image, he starts to worry that no one likes his personality anymore, and tries multiple avenues to try and give a new image to himself (and not like a CERTAIN #14). He tries, fails, and it’s only when a photo is snapped of him collapsing over a pile of tea reference books that he starts to realize that not only does he not need to change any aspect about himself, but that he needs to start showing the realm that he’s NOT always perfect. No matter whether he succeeds or fails at something, the fact that he’s doing his best is what’s most important at the end of the day. It revolves back around to the first UR he receives in this game. He isn’t a jewel of the heavens or even of all three realms just because he’s seen as perfect. It is because he’s determined, he’s passionate, he puts in the time to get the results he wants.

And that? That is one of the countless reasons why so many, including myself, see him as more dazzling than any gem a jeweler could offer. 

Alright, Day 3's contents are on the way! And this time? We'll be going into a bit into my head for our next wave~

[oldfashionedbutlervibes]

I have so many, so damn many headcanons for this little dork

And so, please enjoy some of my favorites

Dating him:

—If you are to take the dating him route, he 100 percent tries to be artsy for you, like he’ll try so hard to find clean paper and maybe a pencil in his dumpster or on the street to do a drawing of you (it actually doesn’t look that bad if he finds his materials, but he cannot draw hands for the life of him)

— If you find him with fresh swan scarring I absolutely think he can’t handle having his wounds cleaned, like at all. He will probably yelp a lot and try and swat you away, especially if your using peroxide or sum, he just can’t-

—….since mashing your phone faces together is the equivalent of a kiss I think it’d kill him- if not from his literal face blowing up from embarrassment most definitely

—on a similar topic, HE. IS. SO. CUDDLY- would be hugging you 24/7 mmkay

—tried to steal you a valentines box of chocolate once. Ended up feeling so bad he returned it after a very short 15 minutes.

—….bottom…

Your his pal

—he has like..55 nicknames for you and uses them depending on occasion

—never ever ever forgets your birthday even if you don’t stay friends long

—will truly do anything in his power to make you happy

—your killing the spider btw

—I so believe that he has found a full deck of cards in his dumpster and begs you to play uno with him :)

General

—I think he’s been mugged by stabby and shooty so many times that their just on first name basis

—tries counseling Jerry when he can 10000%, he will come over to the booth and try asking about his marriage which only makes poor Jerry feel worse but will try to not show that so Randy feels useful <3 (not like a ship but as bros)

— P A N S E X U A L (probably cannon by now but still let me have this)

—Has one attempted murder charge against his God-

—scared of every single bug except butterflies

—had a stray dog as a pet once (he named it Poof or sum)

—On the subject of animals I think he honks back at the swans to try and assert dominance

Overall I just see him as quite the silly, 10/10 partner 11/10 friend >:D

(Update: OH MY GOD- YALL ARE LIKING THIS A LOT HM? DO YOU WANT ME TO MAKE SOME JERRY/OLIVER ONES? LEAVE EM IN MY ASKS PLEASE-)

[a-d-nox]

Reminder

Hi! As you request, please remember to share your knowledge about the compatibility web whenever you're ready. Your insights are eagerly anticipated by your readers.

Thanks for your repply.

web of wyrd: what's a compatibility web?

so i guess compatibility might be a bit of a misnomer... like if we think in terms of astrology, this is the equivalent of a composite chart. the chart is calculated by adding two dates together.

for example - i am always going to use this web above - this is the compatibility of me with my blog. my birthday is 27.10.2000, as we know, and my blog's creation date (the date that i made this tumblr account) is 18.02.2022. see the picture above as i breakdown the math. 18+27 = 45 -> 4+5 = 9 (thus the leading / public energy being 9). 10+2 = 12 (thus the higher self / highest potential being 12). 2000+2022 = 4022 -> 4+2+2 = 8 (thus the material / private energy being 8). everything else is dependent on the addition of those three numbers.

REWIND.

yes this chart is about me and an event. that is right, it is not only for couplings and pairings - it can also be for an event or projecting your day ahead!

in the group chat i am in with some friends from here that is something we tend to do day to day - we pull the "daily compatibility" and we reflect on what we notice to be trends!

that being said, this is the beginning of a new series where i will be breaking down each orb of this chart and giving 3 examples about a number in that orb in terms of relationships (we will revisit event casting at a different time).

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[rollercoasterwords]

Fanfic writer asks — 4, 5, and/or 20!

hi!!

4. Share a headcanon about (character name) in (story title)!

left it open not sure if i'm mean 2 do this for one of my own stories or just any story...suppose i will take this opportunity 2 weigh in on the reg birthday debate & say that i see him as a capricorn. could perhaps be convinced of virgo as well...but that boy is not a cancer sorry

5. Is there a tiny detail in one of your fics that you feel goes tragically unnoticed?

not sure if it's something that's been noticed/brought up before but i don't think it has...i love a full circle/mirrored ending moment so in atydsp the very first line is him being awake + the very last line is him falling asleep <3

20. Is there anything about any one of your fics that you have been dying to discuss but haven’t had the chance to?

oooh idk...honestly zar has been getting quite a few voicenotes recently abt different parts of wfrau so there has been quite a bit i've wanted to discuss lol but some of it is just stuff abt the lily interlude + epilogue that i can't talk abt without spoiling...

i guess one thing i've wanted 2 discuss/one thing that's been interesting to see is (again) the way people have responded 2 the whole james/lily/regulus ambiguity...like i know that much of this fandom revolves around shipping etc but sometimes i've just wanted 2 be like it's not happening!!!!!!!! how can i make it more obvious!!!! but then again that's just part of putting ur writing out there in the world like someone can read something & interpret it completely differently than how u expected regardless of what u do...remember one person commented talking abt how they loved the polyamorous rep w james in wfrau & i was baffled bc in my mind i was writing him as aromantic...also was interesting seeing people expecting jegulily bc i thought i'd done a pretty good job writing reg + lily as platonic lol. also has just been interesting in a broader sense to see the different ways people think abt + interpret sex vs romance...like the idea that james enjoys sex but doesn't find it romantic isn't all that crazy to me bc sex & romance don't necessarily go hand in hand in my own life like. sometimes u just hook up for fun u don't have 2 be in love...but for some people those things r very tied together & it's difficult to conceptualize a guy who just wants to sleep w his friends! so that's been interesting 2 discuss...like the whole expectation that where there's sex romance must follow etc...

one other thing i've been wanting to discuss is like. r&s as they currently stand lol sent a whole long voicenote abt this the other day so have already gotten some of it out of my system but. it's interesting again seeing the amount of feedback from people who really wanted them 2 reconcile + have a happy ending at the point where things currently stand/the conclusion of the main story--or who are holding out for a happily ever after, etc. like to be fair their story has changed a lot as i've written it & i didn't know when i started the fic that the main story would end as it has. that being said ever since the obliviation became a key part of the story i've known that r&s simply would not be getting back together after voldemort's defeat...like sirius genuinely does not love remus anymore bc how could he! he doesn't remember him! they're practically strangers! & remus doesn't wanna give sirius another chance bc why would he! after all the hurt he already went through! knowing that the person in front of him now is essentially the guy who killed the person he loved & took his place! or perhaps more accurately is equivalent to the reanimated corpse of the person he loved...came back wrong narrative etc...u get the point (hopefully). anyway it just seemed clear to me that reconciliation would not be in the cards for them & it felt like brushing past that or trying to patch things up would detract from the emotional impact i was going for...perhaps even diminish the depth of the feelings they did, at one point, have for each other--like, it's only because they cared about each other so much that things are so unfix-able now. of course i do have my interlude + epilogue left 2 play around w but also bc i am mean + contrary + like making people sad every comment of someone being like "please make them happy :((" makes me want to not do that lol

& last thing is just a fun detail abt james that i'm not sure if anyone's noticed...putting it under a cut in case anyone wants 2 put the pieces together themself but a fun little detail abt his death:

james's recurring nightmare abt a bright light + his boggart being that bright light was him seeing his own death <3 bc he lost his ability to see color the 'avada kedavra' didn't look green to him; it was just bright light. & that was the last thing he ever saw! fun <3

fic writer ask game

[husbandomail-archive]

December 14: Christmas cards happy birthday Takumi! I was thinking FEH MC for this one lmao

“Ah, Summoner, there you are,” Takumi pops his head through the doorway of the castle’s library, clearly looking for you. “I was wondering where you’d disappeared to.”

You glance up from your crafts just long enough to greet him with a smile. “I’ve been here!” Your voice is chipper; clearly whatever you’ve been doing has lifted your mood.

Takumi steps over to your desk, his eyes wandering across the mess splayed on top of the wood; a thick ream of blank paper, a pile of brushes in different sizes, bottles of ink in plenty of colors. Your hands are stained in color and there’s even a bit of green smeared across your face. “What’s held your attention for this long—?”

“Christmas cards!” Your face lights up happily as you explain. “Where I’m from, we send them out for the holidays— I figured this winter festival is a close enough equivalent, so I’ve been working on ‘em all day.” You pause to hold up one of the painted sheets; still adjusting to Askr’s written language, it had taken a lot of effort to get it to look good. Takumi laughs lightly.

“You should be proud of coming so far,” he says, kneeling next to you on the floor. “Even just a few months ago, you would’ve spelled that entire sentence wrong.”

“Shush!” You shove him playfully, and he laughs— Takumi is firmer than he looks, and doesn’t budge in the slightest. “It’s not like you know everything about this country either!”

“At least I can spell my name,” he points out slyly. You pout up at him, but there’s clearly no winning this conversation; instead, you turn and shuffle through the pile of completed cards at the edge of the desk. Takumi watches with interest as you grab one in particular. “Oh? Did you have someone in mind already?”

“Mhm,” you nod, and then you grin up at him. “Happy birthday, Takumi!”

He blinks in surprise, slowly taking the card from you. The writing on the front is shaky, but the decorations are carefully hand-painted; it was obvious you’d taken your time with this one. He glances up at you and you toss another soft smile his way. “You’ll get one for Christmas too, don’t worry.”

[laughingphoenixleader]

OC Mundane Tag Game

thanks for tagging me, @accidental-spice !!

Rules: Pick an OC you'd like to talk about and answer the questions for them! Then tag ten people, or as many as you can. 'Underdeveloped character I adopted' is fine, too! Absolutely no pressure to play, though

Also, if some of it can't apply to your OCs, just answer what would be the answer-- like if they're in a historical setting, they likely can't watch movies, but what is a movie they'd like?

(Also, most people have many ocs, so feel free to retag people and answer as many times as you get tagged! Or get really wild and just answer for as many ocs as you'd like! :D)

Questions:

1. What is their favorite movie? hmmm ok I’m picking Daesha! I think The Princess and the Frog would be a beloved of hers, as she’d really connect with Tiana! She’d love Mulan, too. She’d also rly like Legally Blonde!

2. What is their favorite season?

She’s an autumn person, I think! It just has her Vibes! She’d really enjoy watching the leaves change, and her caf cantina’s cozy vibes are even more immaculate in autumn!

3. What do they find annoying?

Men.

Just kidding lol. She would definitely make that joke and not mean it…usually. Homegirl has some Stuff to work through in that area. Anyways, she’s annoyed by anyone who messes up her cantina’s vibe. And everything about Twi’lek stereotypes infuriates her. But when it comes to domestic, everyday annoyances…I think she gets frustrated when people pick apart movies. She’s like “it’s my day off I took off w o r k to enjoy this so LET ME ENJOY IT”

4. How would they like to spend their Christmas or equivalent holiday?

She just celebrated Life Day with her parents for a long time, which was really intimate and enough for her. She and her parents are very close, and they’re super proud of her! Daesha loves welcoming people into her caf cantina, but she’s a bit of an introvert when she’s off work, and she’s quite the workaholic. So she doesn’t make a lot of effort socially, besides the customers who eventually become friends and family to her. One in particular…but that’s another story.

5. Do they play an instrument? If so, what? How good are they at it?

Nah, but Daesha does love listening to music! She’s got one headphone in most of the time and gives the BEST music recommendations!

6. What’s their favorite meal to eat?

Daesha’s breakfast is caf, so that one lol!

7. Do they have a favorite video game or board game?

OOH Daesha would play a lot of board/card games with her parents!! I think she’d love Monopoly lol and the card game Spades! She’s very competitive, but in a fun way. When she was a kid she was more fiery about it lol but she’s usually more chill now. Usually. Unless you get her really worked up. Also she’s secretly a gamer on her off days and story video games make her cry like nothing else, especially Undertale

8. Do they celebrate their birthday?

Her parents make her celebrate lol. and they leaked her birthday to her customers so they all join in and every year they bring decorations as soon as the store opens and hang them everywhere and buy way too much caf as a present for Daesha haha

9. What’s their bedtime routine?

she used to SUCK at self-care, but now she’s got a fire skincare routine lol. she always makes a to-do list for the next day before she goes to bed in her super organized planner! she’s an early riser, so she doesn’t stay up super late—unless it’s the night before an off-day, in which case she g a m e s so hard and then falls into bed. also occasionally she gets stuck in the hypnosis that is Brooklyn Nine-Nine and binges too many episodes. she only once in a blue moon, tho. also yes her favorite character is Rosa, closely followed by Amy

10. What’s an OC (or canon character) they like to spend time around? What do they tend to do together?

She and Hera VIBE. they connect for so many reasons and on so many levels! throughout the Rebellion, they don’t rly get to see each other, but afterwards, they reconnect, and they FaceTime/holocall or whatever about once a week! it’s therapeutic for the both of them, and they very occasionally meet up and Daesha makes her caf and they talk for hours. also Daesha loves Jacen so much she thinks he’s the cutest thing and sometimes when Hera’s out doing General Things and no one in the Ghost Crew is available she drops him off on Keothon and he hangs out with Aunt Day for a while and she lets him help out in the caf cantina! he loves being a mini barista and the customers adore him!

tagging @jessicas-pi @musewrangler @locitapurplepink @anileahvictoria and anyone else who wants to play!

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Headcanons: Being Roland and Jocelyn Schitt's Trans/Nonbinary Kid

MASTERLIST | AO3 | KO-FI

Pride Month 2024 #1

Relationship(s): Roland Schitt x trans!gn!reader (familial), Jocelyn Schitt x trans!gn!reader (familial)

Summary: Cameron has had a crush on you

Warnings: Trans-typical stuff. (Let me know if I need to add any)

(A/N: I did a version of this with Modern Family, where the reader is the nonbinary kid of Jay. When I watched Schitt's Creek, I found myself really gravitating towards the idea of writing something where the reader is Jocelyn and Roland's kid, and since I'm trans I thought a lot about how they'd be with a trans/nonbinary kid. So, I finally started working on this idea for Pride Month!)

Roland and Jocelyn’s support of you knows no bounds.

When you come out as trans, it’s no different.

They are on board with it immediately.

If you’re particularly nervous about coming out, they will both assure you that they love you so much and that all they want is for you to be yourself and happy.

Jocelyn will bake you one of those pride flag cakes to show her support.

And, if you’re ready to be out to the rest of the town, Roland will go on and on to anyone who will listen about how proud he is of his kid/son/daughter (whichever you prefer!)

Ronnie, happy for you as she may be, tires of hearing about it pretty quickly.

Early on, they’re very much the embodiment of ‘he a little confused, but he got the spirit’.

Roland has 100% said “his/her pronouns are they/them!” (or the applicable equivalent that best suits you).

Jocelyn will keep telling you that she thinks that Elliot Page is handsome.

And, one time, she asks you if you want to watch the Danish Girl with her (which you probably won’t, but if you are that way inclined go ahead and it will make her week).

They’re always well-meaning, no matter what they do or say.

If you come out around the time that the Roses move to the town, I can see Roland and Jocelyn both discreetly asking David for advice about you as the young queer person that they know (regardless of whether or not you’re an adult). 

David will either give them a pretty broad answer that is applicable to most trans people, or tell them to speak to you themselves (in the nicest possible way, for David at least).

Roland will try to bond with Johnny over the both of them being the fathers of queer kids.

When Pride Month rolls around, your parents will write you out a card and put some money in it like it’s your birthday.

I can see them waking you up on 1st June with party horns and party poppers, again like it’s your birthday (unless 1st June is your birthday, in which case they’ll eagerly celebrate both).

If you decide to transition medically, Roland will offer to drive you to every appointment you have to attend.

If you end up getting any surgeries, both of your parents will insist on contributing whatever money they can, and they will want to help take care of you when you’re recovering.

If you’re nonbinary, Roland always (very proudly) introduces you to people as his ‘nonbinary kid’.

Roland has a trans and/or nonbinary pride flag bumper sticker on his truck.

And, Jocelyn has a pride flag displayed somewhere in her classroom.

Basically, they’re so supportive that it borders on excessive.

But, they love you, trans or not.

After all, you're their kid.