#look at them considering doing something for once awwww

[psychicbluebirdmiracle]

Joaquin Castro calls for federal probe of Warner Bros. over handling of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ | The Hill

WOAH THIS HAS ME SO INTRIGUED

Highly recommend yall take a look at this this is interesting it's about dang time

Also this is honestly a really good analogy for the shelving movies for tax wrote offs

[fancyfeathers]

Awwww Damian listening in on the his step mom reading to her daughter is so sweet! Considering his childhood😅 Oh Man! If Talia did meet the new wife, she wouldn’t obviously be threatened considering who she is. However, I can see her thinking of Bruce wanting a pet lol.

Idea! If the daughter darling wants to marry once they are older but Damian “tests” them like any good brother.

“None of these men are qualified sister, they are too weak.”

Yandere Batfam w/ Wife/Mother!Darling & Daughter/Sister!Darling Masterlist

“None of these men are qualified sister, they are too weak.”

“…Damian… you were raised by assassins.”

“So?”

“Most people do not act well to being stabbed.”

“I rest my case.”

Damian would definitely do something like that if it wasn’t for all the men who were interested in her already being scared away by her other brothers. Why would she need anyone else in her life? She has her big brothers to look after her, just don’t grow up and stay little.

He does think his sister is weak but at the same time he is glad she is because he gets to protect her. When he sees his stepmother reading to her and listens in he could not help but think how vulnerable they both were in that moment with their guards down but at the same time they looked happy together and he felt happy because of that.

But then when Talia comes around one day and she sees the two darlings she would genuinely think that of Mother!Darling. In her eyes she is like a cat with her kitten who will hiss and scratch to protect her baby but in the end that cat cannot do actual damage to keep anyone away so eventually they are collared and are nothing more than house pets. Sure they may be married but they are not equals and that imbalance of power is clear as day to anyone with eyes. Though she does acknowledge the role she’s filled in Damian’s life as a mother figure, honestly it would be hard to ignore the fact that when he saw her he asked Talia if it was okay to call his stepmother mom, that is what his sister calls her and he already calls Talia mother and then everyone calls her something along those lines so it would be weird to continue to call her by her first name. Talia sees nothing wrong with his request especially given his fondness for Bruce’s house cats, after all Damian has always liked animals.

Though things are a bit different with his sister, she is indeed his sister by blood and was not fortunate enough to have been raised knowing how to defend herself properly against those who try to harm her. In a way I think she grows rather fond of Damian’s little sister, it is good that her son is able to find comfort with someone and let his guard down, having a strong one-sided bond with his own flesh and blood.

Say if something happened that split up their little family, Talia may find it heart to take her in since Damian is so fond of her and it is far to cruel to separate them now that Damian has decided a part of his own life to protecting her.

[cookiekissers]

Hi hello, could I request a malewife reader x dark cacao cookie fluff?? Your writing rocks btw 🦖🦖

[Dark Cacao Cookie x House Husband Reader]

AWWWW thanks so much!! <3

Even though the air felt calm then, snowflakes delicately danced on the frigid breeze descending from the mountains. From the tension in the air, everyone knew a harsh snowstorm was approaching. You held on to your husband's arm as you walked through the streets of the Dark Cacao Kingdom, checking in on the Cookies to ensure they were well-prepared for the coming storm. Accompanying you were Caramel Arrow Cookie and Crunchy Chip Cookie, serving as your husband's guards. Two other aides pulled a wagon filled with supplies, distributing bags of essentials to the kingdom's citizens. You gazed up at Dark Cacao's handsome, stoic face. He glanced to the hazy peaks in the distance, a line of worry etched into his dough as he gauged how much time they had before the winter storm hit.

You reached up and gently caressed his cheek with your warm hand, bringing his attention to you. With an amused smile, you brushed away some snow that had collected in his long, dark hair. Dark Cacao Cookie held your hand to his cheek, turning his head, he gave your palm a quick, reverent kiss. Snowflakes had fallen, and delicately rested on his lashes, making him even more beautiful against the stark white snow.

"Don't worry, love, we've been through worse storms. The kingdom can handle it." You said reassuringly. Dark Cacao Cookie didn't answer, but he nuzzled your hand for a moment before letting go.

"The storm is approaching. I'll have Caramel Arrow Cookie escort you back to the castle. Wait for me there," he replied. Normally, you would have insisted on staying right by your husband's side, as you were just as much a ruler of the kingdom as he was. You didn't want Dark Cacao Cookie to bear the entire burden of the kingdom alone. As his partner, you felt that the kingdom was your responsibility too, and you were determined not to let him carry it alone.

But this time, you allowed Caramel Arrow Cookie to usher you back to the castle. You turned to look behind you and saw Dark Cacao Cookie speaking with Crunchy Chip Cookie. The cream wolf captain stood to attention, and after a moment once he received his orders, hopped onto the back of his trusted wolf companion and led the cream wolf squadron to the great gates of the kingdom.

At least this gave you a chance to prepare a little surprise for your husband once he got back to the castle.

The castle servants fussed over you while preparing your surprise, insisting that you let them take care of everything for you. However, this was special, and it was something you wanted to do on your own.

You threw another cream wood log into the fireplace to ensure your shared bedchambers were toasty and warm for your husband when he returned from his duties. But you didn't stop there. You considered yourself a dedicated house husband, and for your lover, you would always go above and beyond for him. You prepped a warm meal and oven-fresh buns for the both of you, lit candles around the room, readied and pressed Dark Cacao Cookie's robes, and took care of any remaining business from the day that regarded the kingdom.

You signed and sat on the edge of the bed after finishing all your hard work. The timing was perfect as the bedroom door opened, and Dark Cacao Cookie quietly slipped inside. He removed his fur-lined cape and shook the snow off before hanging it on the wall. You stood up excitedly and scampered up to him, quickly catching him in your embrace.

"Dear, welcome home!" you said happily. Dark Cacao Cookie's dough was cold to the touch, but he seemed to melt under your warmth. His tired eyes crinkled slightly as he smiled at you. Dark Cacao held you closely in his arms, kissing your cheek affectionately.

"How did everything go?" you asked.

"All the supplies have been distributed. We'll just have to wait and see how we handle the storm when it arrives," Dark Cacao Cookie said with a weary sigh. He looked up and seemed momentarily surprised by the room before glancing back down at you.

"What's all this?" He questioned. You smirked and gave your husband a quick peck on the lips before pulling him over to the bed.

"I prepared all this for you." You said, "So you can relax with me this evening." You smiled sweetly. You picked up his robes, neatly unfolding them and handing them to Dark Cacao Cookie to put on. Your husband's brow furrowed in an all too familiar way when he was feeling guilty.

"Thank you for all this, dearest. But there's more work for-" Dark Cacao Cookie began to say but you interrupted him with a click of your tongue. You gingerly reached up, and took his crown off for him.

"Not this time. I took care of everything today, so you have no choice but to spend the evening with me." You grinned playfully. Dark Cacao Cookie smiled slightly and relaxed. His strong arms wrapped around you, pulling you close, and he kissed you deeply. Dark Cacao Cookie's still cold lips moved against your's sweetly, and when he pulled away, he sighed quietly against your shoulder.

"Thank you, my dearest." He said gratefully.

You helped your husband undress slowly. Kissing his body lovingly whenever his dark dough peeked out from behind the silky fabric. Slipping his warm, prepared robe over his shoulders, you tied the sash around his waist, kissing his chest tenderly once you were done. You noticed Dark Cacao Cookie watching you with admiration. He admired your every move with such tenderness and adoration you couldn't help but blush like you weren't already married.

Dark Cacao Cookie pulled you against his chest, swaying with you in his arms. He kissed the top of your head as you rested against his chest. How did he get so lucky to marry such a wonderful man like you?

A quiet knock at the door brought your attention away from each other. A servant slid the door open and bowed their head.

"Your majesties," They greeted. "I have today's report of the kingdom's resources." They said. Dark Cacao Cookie frowned slightly.

"Leave it. I will attend to it later. Now, do not disturb us for the rest of the night." He ordered.

[dweeb-central]

yuu cooked too much ft. heartlabyul, floyd, malleus, & ruggie

guys i entered a fugue state & wrote angst?? hcs

mc is used to cooking for a big family & accidentally mistakes recipe proportions, leaving them w way too much food. scenarios of them asking diff twst boys if they'd want some, mentioning why. a bit downtrodden with no family to share it with...

trey, cater, riddle... are touched. trey & cater both have big families, & their eyes soften at the mention of yours. trey especially empathizes with you, before he began cooking and baking for the majority of his dorm he cooked & baked for his family. he identifies with the habits of buying groceries in bulk & the need to keep the house stocked with anything five or more people could ever need (just in case). cater's interested to see what kinds of foods you'll cook. make him something from your heritage! he'll magicam it <3 or just save the memory in a photograph if you'd prefer. he'd love to listen to you talk about recipes & regional preferences & tastes. that goes for riddle too! his mom kept him on a strict diet for his childhood, but now that he's got the opportunity he'd love to learn about your heritage & culture! as he grows more outgoing he's learned more about the cultures of his peers & he'd probably be one of the most qualified (& excited) to answer any questions or point out any similarities with twisted wonderland cultures.

floyd... blinks his big wide eyes once, twice, & then launches himself towards you to wrap his arms tight & pick up straight up off the ground. "awwww, shrimpy misses their troupe! shrimpy's aaalways welcome to bring me dinner! we can play house!! i'll be the dad, you'll be the mom, azul will be our baby, and jade... he can be the dog and go play outside or something." ('- , -) you better stop him before he gets ahead of himself. least likely of octavinelle to bother you about selling the recipe to azul ((he'll give you a cut of the profits!)). still makes you cook in the mostro lounge kitchen, but only because he wants you to grow to feel more at home with him & in an environment he's used to... that way when he gets serious about his & shrimpy's relationship....

the adeuce duo... both go... quiet, at the mention of your past. it wasn't something you avoided talking about when you were reminded of something relevant, or things you enjoyed or saw, but... you don't talk much about your family. they don't ask much about your family. deuce feels a twinge of guilt—he doesn't shy away from talking about his mom, & he loves her too dearly to be ashamed or shy. he wonders if they make you feel as loved as his does. ace wonders if he should ask you about them more often. he's not exactly shy about his own family, but he doesn't exactly ever seek to bring them up in idle conversation. he wonders what your siblings are like. they give each other a resolved look above your head when you're not looking, & now they regularly (as much as they can) come over for dinners at ramshackle! if you're comfortable with it, they invite all the first years too. you hope they feel as familiar & familial to you as you feel for them. they hope you know they do.

malleus... feels a twinge in the back of his throat—maybe behind his eyes? his truest friend feels alone, something he recognizes deeply. he hasn't lost anyone close to him like that—at least, he doesn't feel like it. his lonely was a different sort, where he's never really known family like you have. but, he considers, maybe no one at this school has had to sacrifice more than his prefect. he wonders what dinners were like with that many, & you tell him. the bickering, the debates, the movie nights & commentaries, the nights spent making s'mores(?) over the fireplace. he wants dinners like that with you. you invite him to.

ruggie... might invite you to spend some time over with his family. not immediately, no way, but the thought lingered in his head long enough for his throat to burn with the words (& his cheeks to burn in embarassment). in reality, he grins a big wide grin & laughs his mischeivous little laugh. "i'll NEVER say no to free food. feel free to keep it coming! shehehe." he ends up coming over to help you cook a few times a month. it's a good excuse to spend time with you over a dinner he knows was cooked with love.

i had to google what a group of shrimp is called lol. could've actually been troupe OR run OR colony. i wonder if it's ooc that floyd knows this.... i mean, he is a fish man, so 🤷

[drama-glob]

SPOILERS FOR HELLUVA BOSS SEASON 2 EPISODE 7!!!!

Let me start off by saying F*CK YOU MAMMON!!!! >:( >:( >:(

Okay now, I LOVED THIS EPISODE because as much at it broke my heart with how much of a gut punch it was that Fizz has been putting up with Mammon for years, the fact that he got his freedom at the end with the constant support of Blitz and Ozzie, who genuinely care about him melted my heart as well. ^_^

I knew going in I was going to hate Mammon (because with how he runs his ring, I couldn't see how he could have any redeeming qualities), but he seriously was a bigger abusive d*ck and was way more blatant about than I expected. >:( Poor Fizz right off the bat with his unhealthy work ethic that he's not good enough and that his value is tied into his work, something that many of us (me included) have been guilty of. I blame Cash for being the most likely factor in why Fizz thinks that way, along with his idol worship of Mammon playing into it. >:( Also, that creep getting in Fizz's head was so messed up because we come to see how genuinely nice Fizz is and he sadly let what that guy said get into his head. ;_;

I'm so glad that Ozzie from the start is looking out for Fizz's well being and mental health, which is also really sad because he has no doubt had this conversation many times with Fizz about not needing to please Mammon and that he is good enough, only for Fizz to insist everything's fine when it's not. ;_; I also had a feeling Ozzie wouldn't be a fan of the Robo Fizzes given that he loves Fizz so much and knows what people use them for, so most likely it's part of the whole blackmail deal/Ozzie can't break out of making them so long as Fizz doesn't call it quits. ;_; I'm also happy that Ozzie clearly harbors no ill-will towards Blitz (which we already saw in "Oops," but it's nice that he knows Blitz wouldn't like the state Fizz is in and needs to cut ties with Mammon). :)

Fizz is just so talented with his craft, but the further pressure that he had actual competition from Glitz and Glam just made things so much worse, but of course Mammon don't care. >:( One of the absolute best moments though had to be the sweet little deaf kid signing to Fizz and Fizz signing back as well as sign his picture, so it was sweet and it helped Fizz's mental state temporarily. It was unfortunate that flipping creep came back and messed with Fizz once again, only adding to Fizz's panic attack that goes into overdrive once he sees Glitz and Glam perform. ;_;

My sadness only built as Fizz spiraled and tried to make himself "fine," but my man Ozzie being there as soon as he hears (from Blitz no doubt) that Fizz is not okay and him not leaving until he can get to the bottom of way Fizz is so adamant about doing this while trying to comfort him was wonderful. I legit cried, as I'm sure many of you did, when poor Fizz admits that he feels like practically nothing next to Ozzie and that without his job and the fame, he'd eventually leave Fizz despite how many years they've known each other and how much Ozzie does to remind Fizz that he loves him for who he is. ;_; ;_; ;_; It's sad too that Fizz has put up with the year of abuse because he felt he owed Mammon for leading him Ozzie, even though that's certainly not true. It really brought it in home just how much trauma Fizz has suffered and affected his mental state. I can only imagine how bad it'd be if he really didn't have Ozzie in his life. O_O The sweet, honest words from Ozzie afterward just reinforced my belief that Ozzie is the best boyfriend and their song "Crooked" was so saturated with lovey-dovey sentiment, I went awwww so many times and shows how lucky they are to have each other. ^_^<3<3<3

Fizz's "2-Minutes Notice" was absolutely incredible, (especially considering this was improv ;) ) and the fact Mammon didn't realize it was about him until the end was hilarious! XD But Fizz certainly proved how amazing he is and I'm sure Ozzie was more than happy to provide the magical backup to really stick it to Mammon. ;) ^_^ <3 It was really cool getting to see full demon Mammon and Ozzie, but it was especially amazing that Ozzie announced he loved Fizz to everyone so that he could no longer be blackmailed by Mammon and so Fizz could be free of that asshole; plus, he already seemed tired of hiding it. ^_^<3<3<3 Although Mammon will definitely come back for revenge on this sweet couple, Fizz and Ozzie get to at least have their peace for now and will face the future of their relationship being outed to all of Hell together. Also, those giant nuzzles from Ozzie are everything to me! ^_^<3<3<3<3<3

[tfp-is-my-lifeblood-lol]

Tfp Autobots' Reactions to Pokemon Go

Optimus: He'll allow you/the kids to play, but he's concerned. He'll say: "I do not advise traversing unfamiliar locations without looking up from your electronic device...nor do I advise the inhumane capture of helpless living creatures, fictional, or otherwise. But, since this pass-time is a part of human culture, I respect your desire to play."

Optimus wouldn't chose a Pokemon Go team, either. He would say: "As a former inhabitant of Cybertron, I know better than to engage in factions, for they have the capacity to bring once peaceful civilizations into chaos."

Ratchet: He's not amused:

"If I hear ONE more mention of 'catching Pokemon,' by the Allstark, I am going to lose my mind."

However, one day, you decide to give him a plushie of Wigglytuff (The Pokemon that Nurse Joy has), since he's a medic. He rolls his eyes, but secretly appreciates it deeply. He keeps the Wigglytuff on his desk while he works.

If he were to pick a team, he'd be Team Instinct, which Miko would relentlessly mock him for:

Miko: "Team Instinct? Lame alert."

Bumblebee: Regularly plays Pokemon Go with Raf. They've got almost every single Pokemon, and beat every gym (well...there MAY have been hacking involved with the gym thing). Bee would find a Pokemon near where Ratchet is working (a digital one, not the plushie). He'd buzz, run over excitedly, and point it out to Raf. Of course, Ratchet would shout: "I'm TRYING to WORK, over here!"

Bee would probably join Raf on Team Mystic.

Arcee: Relentlessly makes fun of Jack for bumping into trees.

Tries to play herself, out of curiosity, and bumps into a tree.

Jack: "Did you just bump into a tree?"

Arcee: "Let's not talk about it."

Overall, she'd just make snarky comments while watching everyone else play. She's on Team Valor.

Bulkhead: He and Miko are super competitive against Jack and Raf.

They have a blast catching Pokemon, but Bulkhead's still very protective of Miko.

Bulkhead: "Miko, be careful. Stay by me. Some people who play this game accidentally find...dead bodies." *shudder*

Miko: "Dead bodies? Sw-eet!"

Team Valor, of course.

Wheeljack: Totally encourages Miko.

All the Wreckers play together and they're all Team Valor.

Wheeljack doesn't understand why using actual grenades won't help them take over gyms.

He doesn't really like the cute little Pokemon. He'd rather have a real fight. However, he thinks all the exploring is good Wrecker training for Miko.

Smokescreen:

Obsessed with it.

Seriously, who's idea was it to show him this game? Jack, you fool!

Team Prime will be on a sensitive mission, and Smokescreen will be like: "GUYS, LOOK WHAT I FOUND!"

Arcee will rush over, thinking Smokescreen found a Cybertronian relic, or something.

Smokescreen: "A SHINY Charmander! HOW COOL IS THAT?"

And then Arcee would beat the scrap out of him.

He's on Team Valor, because Moltres is cool.

Ultra Magnus:

He's like: "What is a Pok-e-mon?"

Miko helps him catch one.

He's like: "I do not understand."

And Miko's like: "Awwww!"

Soon, the kids notice gym's are being taken by Ultra Magnus (whose username is, rather uncreatively, just "Ultra Magnus"). Apparently he's on Team Mystic, so Miko walks up to Ultra Magnus, like: "Aww, you're picking RAF'S team?"

To which Ultra Magnus says: "...there are Teams?"

At least he's surprisingly good at it, considering he has no clue what he's doing.

[genshin-side-piece]

I just read “Love Me Tender” and I’m obsessed with the way you write yandere Neuvillette and his darling. He’s one of those yanderes who are just so soggy and pitiful. I love the idea of a powerful yandere utilizing their power and connections to keep you. The melusines would DEFINITELY watch over you per Neuvillette’s request. And even if they knew he kidnapped you, they wouldn’t do anything about it. Not out of any malice, but because they, like Neuvillette, genuinely believe it’s what best for you. I love non-human yanderes because you can explore the potential of them not understanding humans being a reason for their yandere-ness

I love, LOVE the idea that a darling being submissive or cowering like prey turns him on. I love yanderes who take pride in being gentlemen but then silently salivate at the sigh of your legs. Also, I wish this was included in more fics, but I love the idea of a darling absolutely refusing to be near their yandere. Even if they have to resort to sitting in the corner instead of the comfy chairs by the yandere. I love darlings who try to hang on to the last semblance of autonomy and independence you have.

If you ever write any more yandere Neuvillette in the future I would love to read it!

❤️❤️❤️

Awwww TY Nonny! I'm so glad you liked it. I almost didn't publish this because of how hard I struggled with it. I was considering waiting until 4.1 just to be sure I had his personality right. Ray Chase wasn't kidding when he said Neuvillette was complex AF. It took me a minute to figure out if this was really even plausible for him and what his motivations would and could be. Thankfully the stuff with Childe at the end of the 4.0 archon quest showed Neuvillette could be pushed into action. So the idea that he's happy with observation until he deems there's a threat seems logical. Considering there is a mafia of sorts in Fontaine, and the whole serial k*ller business, it only adds to Neuvillette's mindset. Darling vanishes while he isn't looking and the kill bill sirens go off.

I think he would go deeper in terms of filling a caretaker/protector yandere role. I couldn't work it in fully here, but I believe he would be the type to fuss over your nutrition, your exercise, and your general well being. Not to the point that it's invasive, but enough to where he insures you are being cared for. God help Fontaine if that man ever feels derelict in his duty. The difference between him and some of the other protector yanderes, is in my mind Neuvillette owns the fact that he's the source of you misery. He does what he can to fix it, but he won't deviate from any of his previous actions. He can't.

I love my power hungry yanderes, but it was nice to write something soft for once. His pining and yearning coupled with his own self awareness was an interesting challenge. I would like to get to know Neuvillette better. Like I said, he is a difficult one to get right. I have another one that I am working on for him. I'm just struggling with the end on it. There's a third that I started before he debuted that I'm going to have to completely revise, maybe. He's a bit sterner in it than what he is in the game and there's a slight abuse of power, so I'll have to see. He has that side to him, but I'd like to see more of it for actual research purposes. 4.1 will do a lot for that one, especially considering Neuvillette is willing to manufacture charges in the correct circumstances.

But thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really do appreciate it.

[tickling-giggles]

Sb /fnaf tickle hcs🥺 pls!

A/N: No problem anon! Idk if you only wanted sb or a mix of both so I did both😀 (more like a crossover)

Fnaf (Sb) tickle HC’s

Glamrock Freddy

He is a switch at heart

The sweetest ler you’ll EVER meet

He is obviously the sweetest of the bunch

Once he was helping Sun at the daycare and he played this adorable game with them

There is this honey squish mellow and you had to steal it from him without getting caught

And if you had got caught he would tickle you

They’d called him a tickle bear once and it made his day

If you tease him it’ll end up backfiring

“You should just make this easy freds and tell me where your ticklish at” “ my sihihides”

The Ler is just… exe.stopped working

His laugh is so adorable

He’s everyone’s favorite Lee I dare you to tell me otherwise

Very ticklish on his stomach p.s telling his he has a ticklish belly or tummy gets him squealing and snorting

He’s the “teasing makes it worse” type I don’t blame him

Very open to tickling

Surprisingly he doesn’t blush very easily or get flustered

Freddy

He’s for sure a Ler

HE IS SOOOO SASSSY OML

He likes to be tickled when he’s tired or in a soft mood

He himself prefers to be the tickler

Once Monty accidentally tickled him when tightening up a bolt and accidentally scratched him with the screwdriver

Monty looked at him and laughed because of the way he squawked and jerked away

Ever since then Monty would sneak in tickles here and there

It was just there secret

He cackles….😭 YES HE CACKLES

BUT only if you’re tickling his armpits while teasing him thats what really gets him going

OML OML ONLY BONNIE MOON AND MONTY KNOW THIS BUT

WHEN HE IS SLEEPY HE LOVEEEES LIGHT TICKLES but he’ll never admit to it

Don’t ask how Monty obtain such delicate information but one they were watching a movie until Freddy fell asleep and something came over him

And next thing you know he was lightly scratching behind his ears AND HE STARTED GIGGLING

YES HE WAS GIGGLING IN HIS SLEEP

Monty was intrigued but he’ll never tell Freddy that

Very ticklish under his arms and his knees believe it or not

HE IS A DEVIOUS LER OML

Talk abt teasing not stop Jesus 🥱

“Oh what? it can’t tickle that badly” “im trying to tell you something serious and yours laughing at me that’s rude you know”

“Ooooh you’re ticklish here? Awwww that’s too bad HA”

LIKE BRUHHHHH

Idc what ANYONE SAYS fnaf Freddy is wayyyyy sassier than sb Freddy

Glamrock Chica

A switch leaning lee at heart

She’s also one of the sweet ones

She doesn’t mind being the tickler or ticklee

HER BEAK IS TICKLISH AND ITS SUPER ADORABLE ROXY AND BONNIE WERE THE FIRST ONES TO FIND OUT

And she’s just sit there and squirm it’s really FRIGGEN cute

She’s also open about tickles

She’ll ask others if they want to have a tickle fight

She’ll compliment you when she tickles you but ofc everyone still considers it teasing

“Omg did you just snort wait do it agian” “you’re laugh is so cute” “you have such a pretty smile”

She chirps instead of snorting

It’s very ADORABLE EVERYTHINV ABT HER IS ADORABLE AND NO ONE CAN CHANVE MY MIND

Roxxane and Bonnie love to tickle her but will they admit it? Nope

Her and Sun are both rays of sunshine

Out of all of the tickle fights she loves having them with him the most

Don’t tell anyone else that 🤭

Chica

The least ticklish out of the bunch

She’s not that ticklish but she is ticklish where it counts

She also loves tickles

A switch

She prefers being a ler

She enjoys tickling people and making them happy

That’s her specialty

She is almost always somewhere in a tickle fight

She does not play fair when it comes to a tickle fight

Very ticklish under her arms and behind her knees

When to tickle behind her knees she IMMEDIATELY folds 😭

She played duck duck goose with a twist that only she knew about

It’s the same duck duck goose rule but once Chica caught you she’ll tickle your worst spot for a good “10 seconds”

Yeah it wasn’t no where near ten seconds more likeeeee until you’re beet red or until you slapping the floor

She squawks if you tickle her long enough it’s funny

That’s Chica for you 😭

Roxxane (Roxy)

Ler-leaning switch

Shes starting to adapt of being tickled not that she hated it before

But with Chica’s (sb) reassurance she started to view it differently

She still preferred to be the tickler instead of the ticklee

Gets into lots of tickle fight with both chica’s

She is foxy’s wing girl

THEY ALWAYS TAG TEAM SOMEBODY LIKE OML

Like if foxy is recking someone you already know Roxy is right there helping him and vice versa

ONE OF THE EVILEST LER DUO

Her sides are her worst spot considering she keeps it exposed your setting yourself up roxy smh

Also she has ticklish ear oml it’s so cute

She loves hates when her ears get all messy or twisted then someone hash to clean them or twist them back

And she tries her best not to laugh while she’s giggling and squirming around

SAME THING WITH HER TAIL OML

Very few people know about her ticklish tail *AHEM GR CHICA AND BONNIE AHEM*

Foxy

devious Ler

Don’t let his looks fool you he is ticklish very ticklish in fact

He also has ticklish ears like Roxy

Very ticklish armpits too

His winggirl is Roxy but he helps out Monty if he “feels like it”

His bs excuse lines are “they’ve been pissing me off all day” “they stole my ___”

WHEN IRL YOU HAVENT and when you even try to tell the truth he starts blowing raspberries

I know very torturous

His teases I feel bad for whoever get tickled by him

“What’s wrong? Oh wait you’re ticklish? I never noticed” “it tickles? Well no shit Sherlock” “you said tickle your ribs? Well okay you said it not me”

LIKE NO ONE EVEN TOLD YOU THAT SIR

This mf is a handful

And don’t let him get into a tickle fight HE WILL 89% of the time will call for reinforcements aka Roxy

And when you call him scary or a loser for him not tickling you on his own….

Baby THATS A BIGGGGGG MISTAKE. Monty found out the hard way…

He’ll tell Roxy nevermind and WILLWRECK YOU MAKE YOU APOLOGIZE THEN MAKE YOU CALL MERCY.

I know he’s the worst frl🤧

Monty

He is also one of the snarky ones yeah Ik not surprising

Ler-leaning switch

He tries to cover up his laughs with one hand and “tries” pushing away the tickler

Your best choice biggest mistake I’d going for his tail

When you tease him with the classic “I didn’t know you were ticklish”

He’ll lie and blame that it’s a glitch in his system

STOP WITH THE LIES MONTY

But seriously he’s like hella ticklish there like squeal high pitch ticklish yeahhhh… Bonnie told me

When you tickle him he’ll still tease you and it FRIGGEN works… I know it’s sad

“Wow you suck ahahat tickling take a class would yahAhahAHa”

It’s like your getting a teasy lecture the entire time

The man doesn’t literally shut up unless it’s Bonnie tickling him 🥱

Yeah nobody knows what power Bonnie hold to get Monty to shut up while being tickled

Like teach me your ways

AND FREDDY BOTH OF THEM

The three of them can get him to shut up and no one knows how they do it

Foxy was only able to do it once and that was when Monty called him scary

Boy was that a day for Monty

Foxy had to charge him up because he was on low battery because of foxy

Bonnie

He is somewhat shockingly snarky no sassy

Yes him

Switch leaning lee

His ears and neck….. SUPER TICKLISH just threatening him gets him giggling

He gives you a tickle nickname that only you and him know GR Chica’s is squeaker

And GR Freddy is tickle bear

He rarely gets tickled unless it’s a 2v1

People think that it’ll be hard to pin him down when I’m reality it isn’t

But he won’t tell them that he’ll just laugh everytime someone says that

Bonnie is a bully

NONONO LET ME TELL YOU WHAT HE DOES

After him being tickled by the Ler long enough he notices a pattern

For example everytime they tickle him they always attack his sides first

So the next time they do it he won’t laugh making them think that they’re crazy or delusional

They look at him confused and he loves it

He does NOT shut up when he laughs it’s so cute

He’s laugh his head of beet red teary eyes just constantly insulting you, calling you names, and telling you not there.

It’s pathetic but funny

Youhuhu suhuHuck lohohohserAHA AHAHA NOHOHO”

He loves playing tickle games when he’s the Ler ofc and when he’s the lee

HE ADORESSSS SOFT TICKLES ESPECIALLY WHEN HE IS SLEEPY

Tbh who doesn’t

Only a few people know about it both Freddy’s know glamrock Chica knows and sunny knows

Surprisingly Sun gives him soft tickles the most

Sundrop

Everyone’s favorite lee

He catches no breaks

But it’s okay because he doesn’t mind it

He enjoys laughing and being tickled

And of course as you would expect moon tickles him the most

I mean it’s apart of having a sibling

Especially twins they’re ying and yang

One twin likes to make the other laugh and the other twin like to laugh

Sunny is always the first person to get tickled in a group tickle fight

Sunny can and will tease

That innocent shit YEAH

No one knows why it’s working

But if you’re being a brat AHEM MOONY MONTY AND FOXY then he’ll pull the innocent stunt on you

But if not he’s like GR Chica with the compliments

Also back when they were younger moon still doesn’t know till this day if he was doing it on purpose or if it was a tech issue

But you know how you teasingly ask someone “where’s your worst spot”

Yeah sun actually told him

And the funny part was Sun didn’t even realize it

But sadly luckily he doesn’t do that now

His rays and behind his neck EXTREMELY ticklish

Like and just light scratches makes him weak

He’ll always add a twist to the game just for good measure

Gotta make sure everyone is having fun

His job is to put a smile on everyone’s face

Moondrop

A Ler leaning switch

VERY TICKLISH NECK

He gets sooooo flustered and embarrassed by “does this tickle” / “this must tickle bad huh?”/ “I didn’t expect you to be this ticklish” teases

HE’LL BLAME IT ON HIS SENSORY SYSTEM LIKE BOY

Why lie?

It’s okay if you’re ticklish

That’s not even the only one

HE HAS A SHIT TON OF EXCUSES

Like “that’s boy’s a liar”— PinkPanthress

He tickles the energetic kids to sleep when it’s nap time

Omg if teasing was a sport he would’ve made it to the olympics

He always teases doesn’t matter wasn’t going on or who’s the ticklee or the tickler

He is a certified instigator

One time Bonnie and glamrock Chica were going at it and she jokingly called Bonnie a silly rabbit

And moon so happens to be around when she said it and told Bonnie “you’re just gonna take that? Me personally I’d tickle the snot outta her but that’s just me”

But his laugh is heartwarming his pleads make everyone fell better because normally he’s being a brat

“NAHAHAAH OKAY WAIT AHAHAHHAA I GIHIHIVE TIHIHIME OUT”

I mean he brought this on himself

Very ticklish wires

Like No everyone’s wires are ticklish but his? SUPER TICKLISH

Like R.I.P fr

[kidflashimpulse]

Finally got to read the new chapter and oh my goodness. So many moments that just made me go ‘awwww.’

I love the way you write Barry and Bart’s dynamic. Obviously we’ve seen a bit of the tension the two of them can have with one another, but this time we got to see some of that sweetness (and humor). Bart trying not to grin when Barry tells him he did good was so sweet. Then there was that part of them talking with the kid, and the mention of Bart helping out at Barry’s job (and bringing donuts! I love when people bring donuts to work… best coworkers for the day).

Then there’s a bit of Bart and Ed. Poor Bart- he should’ve just woken Ed up, he’s about to go a long while without him and his maaaaasive… heart :) (Barry’s borderline horrified reaction hahaha). Also the bit about Bart saying he can’t quit Ed- that’s so sweet dude omg. HELP AND BART SPREADING GAY RUMORS ABOUT HIMSELF? Who would’ve thought the public took him for a straight man… poor Bart.

Lastly the mentions of Jay. God, if Bart doesn’t see him before he leaves that’s gonna make it even more soul crushing. And man, you really laid it on thick this chapter. The but about him tucking Bart in sometimes- I don’t even have words that’s just the sweetest thing I may have ever read.

Overall, 100/10 as usual. Incredible work; thank you for sharing your art with us. I know you mentioned a new story about Bart being missing in space, but nonetheless I don’t know what I will do with myself when this one finishes. New chapters have been something I look forward to for… goodness, over a year now? Anyways, thank you again. I hope you have a good day/night whenever you’re reading this <33

u would not believe how hungry i was for donuts when writing that in like i’m still craving them as we speak when will i get my goddamn donuts damnit

it’s so important to me to try to remember to flesh out the good moments between bart and barry, especially since i’m such a fan of them beefing and having tension/discord, i feel like if anything it contributes to the “stakes” of their relationship so i’m really glad to hear that from u :) <33

this is probably way too serious of an answer to smn that doesn’t warrant it lol but hey, what the heck 😂 so of course ppl perceive queerness in all sorts of different ways considering it’s such a spectrum but to me bart’s appeal as a gay guy (in both the comics and the show) is that he’s just such a guy (i have no other way of expressing this 😭) but then he can also so easily slip into having more neutral traits and insights that r just really refreshing in gender expression (not necessarily wrt to his identity, just his overall sense of being), i don’t know, obviously a massive chunk of my interpretation lies in my subjectivity, but the way i see him, i could see “media” perceiving him superficially as straight + combining that with what i feel like is a “speedster reputation” (atleast in YJA) just results in a bunch of moments that allude to those things, that scene included, whether it be for laughs or a very low-key social commentary 😂 but ultimately i just enjoyed writing those scenes cause they cracked me up so i’m glad u enjoyed them too 😂😂

can u imagine bart jetting off into space without resolving anything with jay? that would actually be so funny, don’t tempt me 🫡

regarding that new story of bart in space, yes it largely revolves around the time of his disappearance during YJ phantoms because i’ve been kind of dying to write that (it’s been 84 years and i still can’t believe the episodes ended up like that) but it’s my least developed drafted story so even though “chronologically” its a Part 2 in the series of fics that AAIT is a part of, Retrocausality is the current sequel to AAIT, that hopefully, once AAIT is finished, you might be able to look forward to <3

it’s actually so bizarre that it’s been over a year now with AAIT (possibly even two at this point ??? i have no idea lol), i never imagined it to turn out the way it has and i have to say, it exceeded my expectations (just purely based on the writing journey and experience) by so much, and that’s 100% because of the feedback i managed to get from it. I know i say this time and time again but it’s just so true, i really mean it so much, the response to the fic has really added so much life to it ! and honestly i probably wouldn’t have been anywhere close to finishing it if it weren’t for all the support throughout it. Truly incredible stuff that I will never forget !!

so THANK YOU for ur continued support and joining the journey, i can’t put to words how much i appreciate it truly ! Thank you again for reading and I really hope I continue to write stuff that u can enjoy 💛💛

[transingthoseformers]

Somewhere in between SG and Earthspark (maybe just the Somewhere in between au)

Twitch, Thrash, Rumble and Frenzy are known for their pranks

Elita has rough relationship with Orion once he breaks out. She struggles to trust him and she worries that Megatron is overly trusting. What if the matrix posses him again? What if Megatron gets attacked by him and he actually dies? What if Optimus comes back and kills her? She's spent so long being afraid of Optimus that she struggles to separate him from Orion.

The terans are very much Megatrons kids in this, he has a close father child relationship with all of then and they look up to him. Twitch loves to learn leadership skills from Megatron and Elita

Starscream comes and goes as he pleases and he enjoys the freedom of the war being over.

So yes many of the autobots are all about peace and most of them are not locked up because they don't pose a threat. Now Bumblebee, Ratchet, and a couple of others are different story. Bumblebee specifically fills kind of an Earthspark Starscream like role but to a more severe degree. Optimus was his mentor what dose everyone mean that his mentor what a delusion? What do they mean that Optimus never really existed? What about his pain? His suffering? It's not fair! How come Optimus gets to be redeemed? Despite Bumblebee's mentality Megatron had tried to reach out to Bumblebee severel times and has offered to mentor him and help him adjust but Bumblebee always refuses

It's definitely a more appreciated peace and when that peace is challenged many more bots are willing to help out

Nightshade enjoys learning under Shockwave they just wish he wouldn't cry every time they excel at something. But he's just so proud of them that he can't help but cry

Awwww yes pranks shall occur

Oo so Ori has been de-matrix-ed, cool! Elita is right to worry tbh

Yes on Megatron and Terrans being family we're right on that

So in generally this ends well? mostly?

Why do I want to give Starscream a dinky magnetic crown and a title that ultimately means nothing but is for shits and giggles

Damnnn ok yeah that makes sense considering what I've seen of shattered glass Bumblebee, abd it'd turn out interesting because again earthspark situation

sdg oh sg shockwave can be quite much but he's here for you nighty

[niigata-division]

ARB Birthday Special: Lyall Shiba

~~ January 21st ~~

“To forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time.”

Login Lines:

“Sorry, I’m a bit busy with a case at the moment if you could just…eh? Is this a gift?” 

“My birthday? Oh shoot, it’s today, isn't it? Thanks for reminding me. Now then, if you excuse me, I need to focus on my case.” 

Voice Lines:

“25 years old…if you had told me a few years ago I’d reach this age, I wouldn’t have believed you…or more accurately I would have been too drugged out of my damn mind to understand what you were saying.”  

“My phone has been blowing up all day from my fans sending me Happy Birthday on PROFILE, so I placed it on silent. Not that I’m ungrateful, but I always assumed that with my retirement I’d fade out of the spotlight, but I assume not.” 

“I had a dream last night…and I saw him just standing there with that goddamn smile on his face and…I just got so angry when I saw him that I wrapped my hands around his pathetic little neck and tried to choke him…I hate him.”

“I lit a few candles on my altar to send a few prayers to Anubis and Thoth. It’s a tradition I do every year on my birthday. Mainly, I pray that the next yearly cycle of my life is a good one, but considering I’m in the DRB this year I’m not holding my breath on that one.” 

“Ah shit….I mean, hey Chief, I haven’t caused any trouble lately, so what brings you here? Oh wow, I didn’t think you’d remember it was my birthday. Awwww, I always knew you liked me, Chief! Maybe I'll even break my record for the longest amount of time without giving you a migraine. Ouch, so cold, Chief.” 

“Uhhhhh….Chief? Is this a get-out-of-jail-free card? Okay, but why? Well, I better make sure to save for when I get into some major trouble then. Anubis knows I seem to always be in your office every other day.”  

“Oh Hey Ayumu-san, I take you here to wish me a Happy Birthday too. Just a bit. I owe my life to you, Ayumu-san. It's because of you that I’m still here to celebrate my birthday. I can’t thank you enough for that. Easier said than done. Ah, you didn’t have to get me anything, Ayumu-san, but thank you.” 

“Oh gosh, out of the palettes, you could have gotten…ah it’s perfect Ayumu-san. Did you know this is one of my favorite bands? No offense, Ayumu-san, but I can’t imagine you listening to this band. You're too cheerful of a person for some of the songs.”

Seiji Lines:

“For once you’re not in trouble, Rookie. I just stopped to wish you a happy birthday. Of course, I did. I know the birthdays of all the officers in the department. Normally, I'd wish you a Happy Birthday and just be done with it, but given that you haven’t gotten on my nerves much recently, have this. Consider it both a gift and a reward. Nope, a migraine is starting. *sighs* Get back to work, Shiba.” 

“Of course it is. Given how often you seem to get in trouble, I would think you’d appreciate it. You can redeem it and get off scot-free from any punishment I would usually give you. Only once, though, so use it wisely, Rookie.”

Ayumu Lines:

“Lyall, can I talk to you for a second? Am I that easy to read, huh? Anyway, I'm glad to see you’ve been doing well, especially considering our…first meeting. I was just doing my job, Lyall, but if you want to thank me, just keep living your life would be more than enough. Now then, I know you're into wearing dark makeup, so I got you this as a gift.” 

“Is something wrong, Lyall? It was one of the first palettes I found when I looked up ‘goth makeup’. Really? Maybe I should listen to them sometimes. Eh? Why not? Hey, it’s not my fault. I like to see the bright side of things.” 

[kendsleyauthor]

oki doki, after a bunch of breaks but still an obsessed spree, I'm done binging the Shot in the Dark Masterpost!!!!

Ofc I have a million things to say but let me just tell you I was so hooked and mad abt the fact that there were so many prompts and stories that I never stumbled upon cos they were buried under all your other posts, and MAN, I am severely addicted. To Cliff especially he's the loml I would literally die for him.

Crazy in Love had a GRIP on me. The romance was amazing, the angst, AND UGH JON LOSING HIMSELF MADE ME LOSE MYSELF LIKE UGH READING THAT CAUSED ME SO MUCH PAIN AND TENSION AND I WAS LIKE YES SYLVIA YOU GOTTA TELL CLIFF and I was genuinely so scared for her at the same time, like once again, y'all do emotion, so, damn, well.

Lost and Found was also really really good and it gave me much better context about the world and backstory considering I haven't read the books yet, but if I had to introduce a friend to the universe it would probably be through this. It really highlighted the platonic relationship with Cliff and Sylv and the angst at the end is still fresh in my mind even though I read it like two weeks ago and a million other stuff?? And duh, Jon and Sylv being literally the most delicious romance I've ever read. MAN. THEY CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER SO MUCH THAT IT HURTTTTSSSS WHYYYY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME AJHBSJHBJVBHDV

Out of the prompts I think the ones that really stuck with me are probably any of the ones that had to do with the siren fairy- like man. Any time Sylv has to against one or BOTH of her boys just kills me. I cannot. I am addicted LOL

also Cliff constantly rejecting Sylvia when she wants to heal him is so like. I love how it's clearly something that happens a LOT and it just connects them better. Like. Cmon buddy. Ik. But let her heal you like come onnnnnn. but then at the same time im like SYLV IT'S FINE JUST LEAVE HIM BE. BUt no. SHe can't. and i'm so happy that she doesn't.

Pocket Nap! IS ALSO AN ADDICTION, I AM ADDICTED TO IT THE WAY I'M ADDICTED TO TEDDY BEAR WITH XANDER AND GRAYSON. Something about sleepy prompts just gets me, you know?

overall that was amazing and I love them more then I ever have before and yeah!! Ik i haven't rlly been active but TRUST me I still come to you and Mary's pages almost every single day and yes!!!!!! so so sorry this ask got way longer then I thought it would !!! love ya!!!

AWWWW omg this made me night!! I am so happy I put together that masterlist of Shot stories, since it made it easier for you to look through them all!

Sylv's relationship with the boys fuels my happiness so much! Jon and Sylv are SUCH a comfort couple, and the sibling vibes between Cliff and Sylv make my heart GLOW ✨ Her demand for pocket naps is so valid. And the healing argument literally kicks off in the rewrite of the first book--just finished editing a bit of that 😭

Gosh I would love to revisit the siren fairy idea at some point. I'm a sucker for making tinies terrified of giants they trust wholeheartedly LOL. Sylv having to use magic against Jon and Cliff is so heart-wrenching and I need moreee 😩

Thank you so much for this sweet feedback!!

@marydublinauthor 🌸

[misc-obeyme]

to the 🪿 anon - your oc Pandora sounds really cool!! i also want more thirteen content 😭 I'd love to see her interact with others more. I can only think of the Battle for the Bread memory card and then that other one with her and Mammon (Panic something?)

I just end up daydreaming about scenarios between characters (and then never writing them down) BUT I'LL GET THERE... EVENTUALLY

I had an idea I wanted to talk about and I've totally forgotten. Anyway, LEVI BIRTHDAY CARD NEVER CAME HOME AND I'M SO SAD 💔 I SPENT SO MANY VOUCHERS, and unlocked so many spaces in devil tree (OG you got 75 devil points after unlocking 400)

WAIT I REMEMBERED MY IDEA, OKAY, UM, HOW DO YOU THINK DEMONS COMPARE TO HUMANS IN TERMS OF- I can't think of the word. Not durability. Endurance? Hm..

Because I'm thinking about Luci and Dia always having tons and tons of paperwork, and wondering if their hand ever cramps. Can demons develop arthritis?? (I ALWAYS COME UP WITH THE SILLIEST QUESTIONS/IDEAS I'M SORRY)

This came up in my mind because we finally got approved to get product in (brand new empty store), and we've been stocking nonstop. On Fri/Sat, me and another manager were in charge of floral AND breaking down everyone's boxes and throwing them out (15+ people who were instructed to throw their cardboard at the end of the aisle to work product faster)

So like, 9 hour shift both days, and my hand is curled around this tiny box cutter for a majority of it. I was switching between opening boxes in floral, and then doing laps around the store every hour to break down and collect everyone's trash. And understandably, it hurt to move my fingers on Sunday lol. I admit I also have a tendency to push myself because I want to get things DONE and move on.

Today I was stocking jewelry so no breaking boxes, just unwrapping beads. My fingers are doing a lot better AND THE AISLE LOOKS SO PRETTY.

Anyway, I wonder if they do get hand pain, and if Barbatos has a cream or pain relieving tea. I need him to teach me his ways.

- ✨ anon

My anons communicating through the ask box 🥹

Anyway, I did not get the Levi bday card, either. But I don't usually try too hard for the bday cards in general. I usually pull once or twice and that's about it. (Obvious exceptions are Barbatos and Solomon. They're the only ones I'm allowed to be weird about when it comes to bday nightmares. Yes I have rules for myself lol.)

Okay, so I've actually considered whether or not I think demons get things like carpal tunnel and like arthritis is a similar situation. And personally, I don't think they do. Because imagine Barbatos, if you will. Certainly a repetitive motion such as whisking or stirring ingredients could give one carpal tunnel if done enough. And that guy is constantly baking. Can you imagine Barbatos ever getting carpal tunnel?

I just think that demons live for so long, they would have to at the very least not get such issues as quickly. They live too long, you know?

BUT. I do love the idea of Barbatos having a little cream that he rubs into his wrists and hands as prevention. And I don't doubt that he knows of such things, too. Hang on why am I remembering a chat about this?

Yeah, I got a daily chat where Barbatos was like "Ciaran there's something weird in the fridge what do you think it is?" And it turned out to be some hand lotion that Diavolo had made for him, but he thought it was some freaky food substance.

I was so touched because awwww Diavolo looking after his old hardworking butler! But it doesn't really say if it's meant to like... relieve hand pain, it's just like yeah some kinda cream lol!

Anyway, I think demons likely either don't get such issues at all or they get them, but it takes a lot longer due to their lifespan situation. Either way, I also think that Barbatos is the one to ask about pain relief... I don't doubt he knows about all the perfect tea blends and likely the perfect types of creams and such, too.

As for you, I must recommend hand stretches. I get wanting to get things done, but if you push yourself too much you could accidentally cause yourself real and long lasting damage! Honestly all you'd need to do is put that knife down for like five minutes and roll your wrist around, maybe do that claw pose with your fingers and move 'em around, you know how it is!

But I'm glad you're feeling better now and I hope you get to do some things that don't put such a strain on your hands!

[olivia-anderson-fanfic]

Two’s a whole lot lonelier than one

Timari January: Replacement (Yum) by @maribat-calendar-events

Summary: “You’re trying to annoy me into leaving, aren’t you?”

Back to Timari January 2023 Masterlist

Tim held out a hand for the woman on the ground. She had stumbled back in surprise when he had dropped into the alley to attack her attempted mugger and hadn’t bothered to get up since. She had been staring at him ever since. Not in shock, but shocked.

She blinked once and then looked down at his hand. Something like a grin tugged at her lips as she took it, allowing him to pull her to her feet.

He handed her back her purse and she absently rifled through it – he no longer took offense when Gothamites thought he had taken things from them, it was too commonplace for him to care at this point. She hummed a single happy note to herself, apparently pleased to find everything still in place, and then held up a hand in a vague wave as she set off.

He fell in step with her. “I’d like to walk you home.”

She glanced at him out of the corner of her eyes and sighed. “I think I can get home on my own, Red.”

“Forgive me for doubting you when I just had to save you from a mugger.”

She raised an eyebrow. “You save, like, seven people a night. Do you think that every person in Gotham is incapable of walking home?”

“Kinda, yeah.”

“Then go help one of them.”

His eyes narrowed just slightly. She… really didn’t want him to walk home with her. Was she hiding something? Or did she just not trust him?

“Don’t you need to stay with the perp anyways?” She asked, crossing her arms over her chest. “You know, in case they get out of their bonds or whatever before the police arrive?”

“Can’t be there when the police get there,” Tim shrugged. “Kinda bad to be spotted by them. Illegal vigilante and all.”

She hummed. “Ah. So that’s why you’re coming with me.”

“Is it really that hard to believe that I’m doing this out of genuine concern for your safety?”

She shrugged. “I mean, kinda. Honestly, it feels like you’re just suspicious of me.”

He was.

“I’m not. What, do you have a guilty conscience?”

“Gonna pull the usual ‘shouldn’t be scared if you’ve got nothing to hide’ routine?”

“I’m not a cop.”

“Yeah, you’re a cop that does illegal things to put people behind bars… oh, wait.”

He gritted his teeth. “You’re trying to annoy me into leaving, aren’t you?”

“I’m just naturally charming,” she said, batting her eyelashes.

“I don’t doubt that, but I still think you’re trying to get me to leave.”

She hummed lightly, turning to walk backwards in front of him. A dangerous thing to do in Gotham, considering all the stuff on the ground, but she seemed fine.

“Well, if you’ve figured out my master plan, then I guess I don’t need to hide it.” She gave him a crooked grin. “Reeeeeed Robin. Yum.”

“Original. I’ve never heard that one before.”

“Still bugs you, I can tell,” she said, her eyes crinkling at the corners in a smile. It was a nice smile. He wished he could see it in a context that wasn’t her purposefully trying to get on his nerves.

“You know, most people are grateful when I save them. Or indifferent. I can’t say it’s normal for someone to purposefully try and annoy me.”

She smirked. “Awwww, you think I’m special?”

He raised an unimpressed brow at her. She paid it no mind. Or maybe she did and it only egged her on:

“Did you know that no human has beaten a chess-playing AI in over 15 years? The robot revolution is coming.”

“Only if we allow them to come.”

“You know we will. Someone will decide that the money that could be made is worth more than whatever problems may rise from it. ‘Tis human nature.”

He shrugged. “I choose to have faith in humanity.”

“Lame. And wrong. It’s not about humanity, it’s about individual humans.”

“I think individual humans can be good.”

“And I know individual humans can be bad.”

“I’ll agree to disagree.”

“I won’t.”

He rolled his eyes. “Okay. Well, I’m done having this conversation.”

“Coward. But if it really bothers you that much, you can always just leave.”

He rolled his eyes again.

“Hm. Looks like it’s time to pull out the big guns.” She took a deep breath. “This is the song that never ends –!”

She tripped.

He caught her arm with ease. He only barely stopped himself from dropping her just for the sake of it.

“This is karma, I hope you know.”

“... it will go on and on my friend!”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Eventually – finally – they reached her apartment. He glanced past her as she slipped inside. It looked pretty normal, if a little unused. Maybe she was new in town? Or maybe it was a safehouse? Or was she the world’s most neat minimalist?

… yeah, probably not that last one. She tossed her purse aside and didn’t even glance behind herself to see where it landed.

She leaned in the doorway, massaging her throat. As promised, she had sung The Song That Never Ends until they had reached her building and now her voice cracked every few seconds. He was just glad that they had made it to the apartment complex before he had gotten distracted and accidentally sang along.

He reached into his tool belt and pulled out a tiny canister of water. “Here.”

She blinked. “Thanks,” she said, looking down at it with wide eyes. And then she gingerly took it. After a moment where she looked at the water, blue eyes narrowed as if she was wondering whether he was trying to drug her, she took a couple hesitant sips.

“It’s no problem,” he said softly.

She nodded once, still looking down at the water, quietly thinking.

And then she leaned against the doorframe, crossing her arms. “Nice of you to walk me home and give me water and all that, but I hope you know I’m not ‘inviting you inside’.”

He jerked back in surprise. “I – no – I wasn’t expecting –.”

She brought a hand up to her mouth to laugh, her eyes bright.

He relaxed a little. Despite himself, he found himself smiling a little. She was still insufferable, don’t get him wrong, but this kind of behavior was far more genuine, and far more fun for both people involved.

“It’s been… well, not nice, but meeting you has been an experience.” He held a hand out to shake. “Goodbye… oh, I don’t think I caught your name.”

“Because I never threw it.”

He raised an eyebrow at her behind his mask. “Still trying to get rid of me?”

“Still lingering outside my apartment like a creep?” She said, and then snickered at whatever expression had made its way across his face in response. “My name is Christine. It’s been ‘an experience’ meeting you, too, Red Robin.”

They shook hands.

And then she pulled away, giving a tiny wave just as she disappeared behind her doorframe.

He shoved his hands into two of the many pockets on his costume and walked away.

He glanced back just before he turned the corner.

Hm.

[nightmare-weaver-vex]

A Nightmarish Confrontation.

Masses of purple clouds formed above your head, seeming to come from nowhere, obstructing your vision of the once peaceful sky. Lighting them from within were bright green Lightning sparked from one cloud to another, seeming to be drawn to a particular source of power. A shadow compromised of the familiar jester attire and eyes that seemed to radiate pure terror and destruction. However, those eyes were currently closed, almost as if in a trance.

A bolt of lightning brighter than the rest gave you a clearer picture of the figure in front of you. He sat cross-legged, hovering in mid-air, his gloved hands resting neatly in his lap, his elegant cape fluttering softly behind him. His body shone with energy like any you had ever seen before, it pulsating in time with his breathing. Curiosity drove you forward, almost like you were being drawn to him.

Without so much as a warning sign, one of the jester's eyes shot open, brimming with power. Uncrossing his legs, he swiftly rose to his feet. He looked annoyed at being interrupted but took a deep breath and chuckled from within his chest.

"Well, it seems you have survived my little trails. Congratulations! You have earned a front-row seat with the dastardly and marvelous Vex! Luckily, your presence interests me, so I shall keep you alive for now...Now, what brings you to such a foreboding place? You can't simply be sightseeing. Or have you come to gawk at a true God? Come now. Spit it out!

"Depending on your question, I shall consider keeping you around or not. You must know that as a trickster I bore quite easily. So for your sake, please keep this entertaining. Just remember, one wrong move and you will see firsthand why they call me the nightmare king. There is however one condition that you must know,I expect something in return from you. You can't expect me to do this for you without something in exchange, correct? Luckily for you, I have just the thing! I want you to... Let's see... What shall I do to you that is befitting of my title as a God? So what I want from you is..."

Vex was cut off by the expression currently adorning your face. He was caught off guard, to say the least, but it didn't last long as he let out a deep, malicious laugh.

"Awwww what's the matter? Cat got your tongue? Those in my presence are usually ready with a smart comeback, but you are different. I can already tell that we will have so much fun together! Now, I'm not completely heartless mind you, I still have my morals and ambitions. So, as a man of my word, I will permit you to speak. However,Consider your words carefully for I grow bored. You do not want to be around when that happens! After all, isn't curiosity what killed the cat?"

Going silent, Vex sat, his legs crossed over each other once more. His eyes pierced you to your very soul, almost judging you. He looked relatively peaceful except for his fingers drumming against his legs, showing his impatience. Taking a deep breath, you uttered your next few words that would seal your fate.

[what-yadoking-likes]

[Link to Part 1] [Complete as is, could be added to later, but it is unlikely]

“Ooookaaaaaayyy,” Sydney stretches out the syllables as she shuffles her tarot deck. Hoxton watches, surprised that the deck is not dog-eared and beaten up like most of Sydney’s things.

He can’t tell when exactly she chooses the card for him, but when she flips it over on the small desk she’s set up, he huffs out a laugh in surprise.

“’The Lovers’?” Hoxton raises the pitch of his voice, “Ooh, tell me all about ‘ow I’m gonna get whisked away by a handsome man on a horse!”

Sydney grins toothily. “Actually, ‘the Lovers’ isn’t always about romantic relationships. But if that resonates with you, then, hey - must mean you’re in for some romance soon, Hoxy-woxy-poo.”

Hoxton’s smirk drops a bit. “What else can it mean then?”

“Well,” Sydney says, examining the card, “it means you’re someone who’s good at breaking the mold. You’re not interested in following the rules set up by ‘the man’ - you’re good with the rules you’ve set yourself based on what makes you happy.” She wrinkles her nose. “Still, you’re the one who said something about a handsome man. This card is a good sign,” she speaks a bit more gently now, with less of a sarcastic, mocking tone, “if you are looking to enter into a new relationship.”

Hoxton should have left it there. He should have. But he didn’t, because he is Hoxton.

“Does it tell me what the sex’ll be like?”

“Of course you want me to ask the cards that - alright, alright, I’m doing it,” Sydney sighs, shuffling with some impatience. As she shuffles, a card flies out of the deck, spinning onto the desk between them. Hoxton barely has time to register that it’s ‘The Devil’ before Sydney bursts out laughing.

“Oh. Oh yeah you’re gonna be doing some right kinky shit.” Sydney speaks with a raised voice so everyone can hear. They hear a scoff from inside the general seating area, and muffled laughter from the weapons room. She considers her deck for a moment, then pulls the card from the top of the deck - 10 of Cups. “Awwww.”

“What?” Hoxton asks dully. He had hoped this would be a fun way to pass the time and he was quickly becoming annoyed.

Sensing Hoxton’s impending grumpiness, Sydney waves a hand. “Nah, nah, it’s good! The card’s kinda suggesting-” she smiles again, “-you’re gonna get what you want with this person. If you just want a good fuck? You’ll get that and be so satisfied. You wanna get married, get a house and have a family? You’d better believe it. It’s basically saying, ‘things are gonna be really, really good with this person’. All you have to do is... well, get into a relationship with them and work on keeping both of you happy.”

For once, Hoxton has nothing to say - no snarky comment, no witty joke that somehow becomes an insult for Houston - nothing. If anything, he seems thoughtful.

There is nothing else for Sydney to say. She’d pulled three cards for him, one for each of the three packets of cigarettes she’d had ordered for her from England. And yet... she feels compelled to say one last thing.

“Listen mate - whoever’s on yer mind? These cards say ‘go for it’. Cuz you have someone in mind, right?” She doesn’t expect Hoxton to reply, but to her surprise he nods. Just once - but she saw it.

Sydney knows better than to acknowledge it vocally. She gathers the cards together, puts them back into the deck and shuffles thoroughly. Although she does not dismiss Hoxton, he realises he ought to leave, and go talk to a certain Swede about his feelings.