#luke is such a healthy communicator and so sweet

[clqiredunphy]

THIS ENTIRE MOMENT OH MY GOD 😭🩷

[homestylehughes]

3 times jack wanted to kiss you and the one time he did.

pairing(s): jack hughes x fem!reader

summary: 3 times jack wanted to kiss yn and the one time he finally did.

warning(s): absolutely none! pure fluff : )

word count: 2k

authors note: hiiii guys! guess who is back from the dead... ME. for some reason I've hated everything I've written recently but something changed today and here we are LOL. this is going to be my last installment?? last part?? idk how to word it ANYWAYS this is my last fic to this prompt, I really enjoyed writing all of the different players to this, it was so fun! I hope you guys enjoyed them as much as I did :'). anywhoooo! I'm working on more things, be on the look out for a luke fic tmr!! I hope you all are healthy and well. much love as always <3

1.

Jack was convinced he was going to throw up. His hands shook as he sat on the steps of the lake house, awaiting your arrival. He hasn't seen you since christmas, and it's now june, 6 months of not seeing his best friend. Who he might or might not be in love with, but that's besides the point. He couldn't wait to see you, and have you all to himself for the next two weeks, if his family doesn't peel you away from him, which is very likely.

The speed of Jack's bouncing leg started to pick up as he saw your car pulling down the gravel driveway. His heart beat rose, as a smile spread across his face. Jumping up as soon as your car was parked in place. He practically spirited to your driver's side, throwing the door open quickly, pulling you into a bone crushing hug before you even got out of the car. 

“Jack!” your sweet voice giggled out, your face pressed into his neck, he couldn't help but take a deep breath of your shampoo, he can't believe you're actually here, in his arms. 

“Hi. im sorry, i missed you” he says pulling back to get a look at your face, seeing a bright smile and wide eyes looking at him.

“I missed you too, Jack,” you say before leaning up on your toes, pressing a sweet kiss on his cheek. The kiss catches him by surprise, he can literally feel the heat rush to his face as you pull back, sending him another smile. 

“Are you going to stand there and look at me like a lost puppy, or are you gonna help me bring my bags in?” 

“Oh. yes, sorry "Jack says, clearing his throat, stepping away from yn moving towards her truck to get her things.

Yn follows behind him, opening the trunk, turning her back to him as she takes in the view of the lake in front of her. 

“It's so pretty here jack, thank you for inviting me” yn says as she turns around, sending him another sweet smile before helping him grab her bags out the car. 

“You’re welcome, I'm happy you’re here” jack says sending her a smile as he walks behind her towards the house. 

He couldn't help but feel like something was different between them. The kiss that she placed on his cheek a few moments ago, had already left an invisible mark on his face. He couldn't help but imagine how her soft lips would feel on his. That's when jack hughes knew he was completely utterly in love with his best friend, and he really really wanted to kiss her, 

2. 

Ever since the lake house, something changed between jack and yn. Their communication became stronger, texting and calling almost everyday of the week. Innocent touches when they were together, Jack's hand never failing to find her lower back, yn always placing her hand on his arm, or maybe even moving to hold his hand. flirty banter between the both of them Jack couldn't help but feel like their friendship was beginning to blossom into something more. 

Even with the sudden change in their relationship, Jack couldn't help but be nervous as he typed out a message, asking her if she’d like to be his plus one at a gala for charity event that devils players attended every year. She’s come with him to these types of things before but this time it felt different. 

Hitting send on the message before turning his phone over. Jack let out a breath he didn't even know he was holding, he wasn't even sure why he was so nervous. His phone dings not even a second later, with a text. Opening it quickly when he sees it from you, his eyes running over the text, that says you'd be more happy to go with him. He smiles at the response, typing another text to you, about the date and time. He couldn't help but wish Saturday would come sooner.

–

Before he knows it's Saturday, and once again Jack's hands are shaking as he walks down the hall to your apartment, with a bouquet of flowers in his hands. Once he reaches your door, he can't help but worry if the flowers are too much. Do you even like flowers? Are you allergic to flowers? Pushing those thoughts down, deciding it's now or never, he says to himself as he knocks on your door.

“One second!” he hears you call out from the other side.

A minute or so passes before your door opens. Jack's breath leaves his body as he stares at you in awe. The floor length black dress you're wearing, fits your body like a glove. He can't help but trail his eyes up and down your body, taking all of your beauty in, 

“Do you like it?” you say, breaking the silence 

Jack swallows before speaking, “You look beautiful, yn” 

“thank you, you look quite handsome yourself” she says with a smile

“Thank you. Oh! These flowers are for you” holding the flowers out for yn to grab. “I'm not sure if you like flowers, I can't remember what kind you like, or if you even like them at all. So I just got a random mix. I hope you like them.” jack rambles anxiously

“Jack” yn says, stepping closer to him, taking the flowers from him, and leaning just close enough to place a kiss on his cheek. 

“They're beautiful, I love them. Thank you.” she smiles, “Now come inside, you look like a creep standing in hallway” she giggles 

Nodding his head in response, following yn into her apartment, shutting the door behind them. Jack can't help but let his eyes wander to how her ass moves in the dress. Taking a deep breath as he runs his hand across his face, in attempts to pull himself together. 

“I'm almost ready! I just need to put my shoes on and throw these flowers into a vase!” you yell from your bedroom

“Okay, take your time!” Jack says as he begins to slowly pace around your living room. 

The only thought running through his mind was how good your body would feel against his, how your dress would look laying on the floor, and most importantly how your lips would feel against his. 

3. 

“So when are you gonna finally ask yn out?” quinn says from beside him

“What? Where did this come from?” jack asks, turning to look at quinn 

“It's so obvious that you've been in love with her for literally forever” 

“Its not..” jack trails off 

“Dude. it is, you both are too scared to make the first move. She’s obviously into you” 

“I don't think so, i can't read her sometimes” jack counters

“Are you serious” quinn scoffs

“Yes..?” jack says slowly

“Jack, can you do me a favor?” quinn asks 

“Yes” 

“Please, do me a favor.. grow a pair of balls and ask her out” 

“What if she rejects me, and i ruin our friendship” jack says defensively 

“Jack, for the love of god. She won't reject you. Just ask her” quinn sighs 

“Okay okay. But if this all goes to shit, i'm blaming your dumbass” jack says, pointing at him

“It wont, but okay” Quinn replies, rolling his eyes. 

“Should I ask her out in person? Of over text? Facetime? Call-” 

“Call her now” quinn says cutting him off

“Now?” 

“Yes jack, go call her now” quinn says, giving jack a slight shove

“Okay okay, i'm going” getting up before quinn can say or do anything else. Walking into the kitchen, pulling out his phone, clicking on your contact, moving his phone to his ear as it rings.

“Hi jack” you say, answering on the second ring

“Hi yn, i wanted to ask you something” 

“Yes?” 

“Are you busy this weekend?” he asks nervously

“No, I don't think so, why?” you ask 

Taking a deep breath before he speaks, “I was wondering if you'd like to go out, like on a date, with me?” The line is quiet for a moment, Jack almost feels stupid for even asking, as you go radio silent.

“I would love too” you finally answer

“Really? I mean- okay great. I’ll pick you up on Friday at 7?” 

“Friday at 7 works for me” you say, jack can practically hear the smile in your voice as you speak

“Okay great, i'll see you then” he smiles 

“Bye jack” 

“Bye pretty girl, see you friday '' he says before ending the call, he can't help but throw his hands in the air like he's celebrating a goal. 

“QUINN!” he yells 

“Yes?” quinn answers as he walks into the kitchen 

“SHE SAID YES!!!” he shouts, before pulling quinn into a hug

“What did i tell you” 

“I know” 

“But hey, at least you finally did it. Maybe you'll get that kiss you've been wanting so bad, "Quinn says, smacking his back before walking out of the kitchen. Shaking his head at his brother's statement, even though he can't help but hope he's right. 

Because Jack really really really wants to kiss you, and he's not sure how much longer he can wait. 

+1

“Okay give me your hands' 'Jack says to a blindfolded yn, who's holding out her hands as she begins to follow him, walking like a baby beer who's just taking its first steps. 

“Jack, i swear to god if i fall, i will kill you” 

“Calm downnnn, you know I won't let that happen. Especially on our first date '' Jack says, sending her a smile even though she can't see it. 

“Okay how much longer? I'm getting nervous” yn asks 

“Almost there pretty girl, be patient” 

“I’m tryingg ” yn whines to him

Jack couldn't help but chuckle at her, “only a few more steps, i promise” he says, walking them about 5 more steps before stopping. 

“Okay are you ready?” he asks

“Very” 

Taking a deep breath, Jack moves in front of her, pulling off the blindfold from her face, moving beside her once it's off. Yn’s jaw drops slightly in awe as she stares at the sight in front of her. 

A picnic setup lays out in front of her, with every type of snack you can possibly want, all of her favorites. Along with a bunch of pillows, a bottle of wine, flowers; you name it, it's there. Her eyes couldn't help but water as he stared in awe. Jack's hands nervously move from beside her, waiting for her to say something. 

“Jack..” yn starts, turning towards him, “this is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me. I can't believe you did all of this” 

“You deserve nothing less than the best” he smiles 

“You're so sweet. Thank you this is all so amazing” she says, moving closer to him, Jack who's thinking he's about to get another sweet kiss on his cheek is greatly surprised when he feels her lips come in contact with his. His lips against hers before his brain even registers what's happening. 

Her hands snaked around his neck, as their kiss deepenes. Jack's hands move to her waist, pulling her body into his as their lips continue to move together as one. A few moments pass before the pull away, their lips swollen as they stare back at each other. 

“I wanted to do that for a long time” he says

“Me too.” yn replies 

“Wanna do that again?” jack asks with a small smirk

“I'd thought you'd never ask” yn replies before reconnecting their lips

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this took a lil longer than i wanted to but... here is milo's intro !

                                   the basics.

NAME: milo mendoza

AGE: twenty six

GENDER: nonbinary

PRONOUNS: he/they

ZODIAC: scorpio sun, libra moon, sag rising

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: bisexual

TV TROPES: not in front of the kid, brilliant but lazy, used to be a sweet kid, the charmer, getting high on their own supply

                                    about.

parentified to the max. milo's parents never really raised him, he knew that. they gave him just what he needed to survive and plopped him in front of a tv. they knew exactly why they turned out the way they did; why they didn't learn to floss or tie their shoes until embarrassingly late in life. moving forward, milo made sure their siblings didn't have those same problems. they'd eat consistently and as healthy as a preteen could get access to, they'd have hobbies and join clubs, they'd be taken to school on time even if it meant him missing school instead. he's proud, honestly, to have his siblings be as cool as they turned out. the two oldest starting college, over five years younger and about as close to graduation as he was. it wasn't about his future anyway, it was always about theirs.

fashion, piercings, and tattoos quickly became his thing once he was old enough to realize everyone was already judging him by the integrity of his shoe soles. it felt good to be able to customize his avatar, look however he wanted loudly in the view of judgmental eyes. when he figured out how easy it was to bleach and dye short hair, it was over to them.

milo's always been big on music. any genre, you name it, he's collected what he believes to be the masterpieces within them. from electronic to rock to big booming movie scores, he is never without something to listen to. might be the only person in this world who doesn't get in music slumps.

they should just drop out. they know that at this rate they may never graduate, but something about the concept of college, an acceptable inbetween, makes them feel like they aren't completely wasting their life away. when old teachers back at their hometown ask what they're doing nowadays, they can say they're at university, and there's no pitying looks. so, yeah, they're sort of blowing a lot of money for a degree they don't know they'll ever get, but maybe after enough years it'll all fall into place. it seems to for everyone else by the time they walk the stage, at least.

it wasnt a hard decision when he started selling. there was a demand, he needed money, and it wasnt like it would be a shock to anyone. milo liked the connections that being a dealer made for him. and yeah, maybe he is a bit too soft, a bit too sweet, but he genuinely believes hes formed a lot of friendships from this. (take luke sinclair, for example, who milo still wants gone from his memory and brushes off whenever he comes up. it's easier to live with the loss that way) the community that forms around you when you have something that people want is unbelievable. in a few short months he went from having a handful of friends to being beloved. the attention is addicting. almost as addicting as what was always going to come next when you give someone like him access to copious amounts of drugs.

i had nowhere else to put this so here's a big vibe shift. milo's current dnd character is a lightfoot halfling wizard girl named xanthe dunn. unlike milo, xanthe is a well off, cunning, and scholarly girl. her personality is very similar to hermione from you know what.

                                   a look inside.

mannerisms.

FACE: one look at milo's expressions will tell you all you need to know about how they’re feeling. they have a tendency to overexaggerate reactions. but, this is just the conscious expression, things taught from raising young children and wanting to help them better emote. when he wants to hide things, he can easily behind a smile

HANDS:  he isn't a big hand talker, surprisingly. milo's usually preoccupied, fidgeting with a zipper or a lighter in his pocket as he talks or has to pay attention to anything.

LEGS/FEET: they're always in some sort of lounging state. milo's feet are constantly propped up somewhere. 

EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS: hasn't happened in a few years, since getting into a fight with his sister's boyfriend over one christmas trip. usually, he can keep things in check. even arguments he has to slip some humor in to show he isn't emotionally affected, but when it does happen...

HABITS: chronic napper i fear. he can and will sleep anywhere, no matter who's around or what is happening.

POSTURE: oh, it is dreadful. just the worst. 

personal.

INTROVERT/EXTROVERT?: milo is an extrovert when their energy is matched, but they struggle to speak to people who are more introverted. often they just try to avoid pushing and seeming too overbearing

OPTIMIST/PESSIMIST: they've never been an optimist, but milo won't admit that. at least at face value looking at everything in a sort of glass half full way can help with morale, even if he doesn't believe it himself. he's especially pessimistic about this luke business (milo has from the start believed that luke is dead) but will only admit to it in ways that can seem like he's kidding... just incase it makes their friends sad

INSECURITIES: the volume of their voice is a big insecurity. milo had always been an excitable kid, and was always the one being shushed. worst was when people would cringe while he talks, indicating to tone it down. since, he's tried to take on a more laidback persona, voice lazy and low. still, whenever they're excited they have their moments.

relationships.

FAMILY: empathy win! your messy stoner brother who wears the same beat up old jacket everyday is a girl dad! of milo's 5 younger siblings, 4 of them are girls. he's been sewing, weaving perfect plaits, and patting pink blush on cheeks for years now. it's a strange picture, seeing them all piled into his beat up old car. his younger brother, not a smudge on his eyeglasses and hair perfectly parted down the middle, the girls in a rainbow of club uniforms ranging from cheer to band, and milo in a stained white tank, swatches of liquid lipsticks lined neatly on his forearm. their parents are another story entirely. milo keeps their cool as much as possible, but when they visit home from school to find their older siblings taking care of the littles instead of the parents, that anger threatens to spill out. he keeps his composure, pays his share of the rent, and doesn't say a word to his parents.

FRIENDSHIPS: connection is the single most important thing for milo. friendship is where he gets to have fun, drop the responsible attitude he has to keep at home and just do things because he wants to, despite the consequences. this leads to him being a bad influence more often than not, and at worst a nuisance. 

LOVE: from one failed relationship to another, milo never considered love very much. that was, until things started getting serious with camille. their relationship exists in a pocket universe separate from real world things like family. upgrading from a hookup situation to a full blown relationship was a big step, and somehow felt more important to take care of than every other relationship where he had been careless. they're a pathetic wife guy deep down, even though on the surface they just seem sort of toxic. milo does what he can to be a good partner, but they're a tactless mess, and often find themselves ruining things. with this recent breakup, they've upped the pathetic by a thousand. it's why they're even joining along on this project; to spend time together, try and repair their relationship.

                                   & luke

BAD INFLUENCE : the king of letting loose, milo seemed like the only person luke could truly lower his walls around. with him, there were no ulterior motives or potential for scandal. the two could simply chill. but smoking cigarettes became smoking weed, & that turned into shrooms which then became pill-popping. while milo was opening luke’s eyes to the wonderful world of recreational drug abuse, luke was single-handedly funding milo’s deadbeat lifestyle.

THE SECRET : late into the night, hours after he’d disappeared into the woods, milo found luke. the two talked for a while . . . smoked a little. only, milo had been cutting corners & settling on cheaper products to better afford the comfortable lifestyle he’d become accustomed to on luke’s coin. at some point he must’ve fallen asleep because, when he awoke, luke was gone — as was the remainder of his ( laced ) drugs.

[wolftails-funkin-arts]

Here it is.....Infinity....and the others

Infinity:Infinity is supposed to be me as a Collector or my Collector version. He was originally named Luke (my IRL name but felt like it didn't fit). He's honestly a nice and friendly person (but won't hesitate to humble you and likes making comments that gets people blushing). He loves fast food like McDonald's (Or other fast food places with good burgers,Popeyes,and more). He's the youngest of five siblings (who'll get their own bio too). But unlike other Collector families his family is just about your average family (ignoring the fact that their God's and her parents are probably taller than Godzilla). And has a healthy relationship with his family. He was sent to the Isles since her mom's friend wanted him to find The Collector and was acquainted with The Archivists. And once he found them and the others he decided to go against their wishes (His mom would definitely be okay with it). But Luz and her allies thought he was with The Archivists (which wasn't really true) so he was sent to another world (which was pretty amphibious.....). And traveled across the Multiverse after helping set up an amphibian reunion. He returned 20 years later with his pals (who also get their own bios). Also after his Multiverssal tour he found a new ground of friends.......(who may or may not be connected with Lily)...and deeply cares about them all. He's a jokester but is a sweet guy. However he only does masculine pronouns (his friends love referring to him with neutral to screw with him). Also he's going through puberty in which when he's mad his eyes turn like pitch black with purple pupils and the top of his face turns pitch black (like above his nose but his purple pupils are still visible and his eyes). Don't worry his dad had the same thing. And once he's happy he magically returns to normal.

Sexuality:Heterosexual

Soft Infinity:Soft Infinity is his Soft counterpart whose like The Collector. Abandoned by his family he was alone for TRILLIONS OF YEARS. Until one peculiar night he ran into.....Infinity?....And needless to say that group expanded more and more (ironically enough they haven't met the OG Infinity.......yet) he's alot sweeter than OG Infinity and doesn't really make jokes since he's afraid he'll drive his friends away or their stop loving him. He also shows signs of puberty but it's alot worse. He freaks out when this happens (unlike OG Infinity this happens randomly) and he ha spaniel attacks which causes him to accidentally destroy stuff and cry hysterically. But cuddling claims him down (and he falls asleep). Unlike OG Infinity this guy is Bisexual and polyamourus (a running theme with the characters so far introduced).

Sexuality:Bisexual

Minus Infinity:Similar to Minus Purplestar he's probably exactly like OG Infinity but dark blue like OG Infinitys hoody (and his a bit of extra hair in the back). But when he grows up he'll definitely join the Collector Minus Gang

Sexuality:Heterosexual

Neo Infinity:Neo Infinity is the big brother to Soft Infinity. He's a smoker,loves going out to clubs and looks a bit of a greater with his vest and pinkish bluish hair). But he's a cool guy and easy to get along with. Despite wearing sunglasses he'll genuinely treat his partners with respect (he's Pansexual and polyamourus lol). Also will put his cigarette out if it's grossing anyone out (unless they allow him to). He was the first person who met Soft Infinity and immediately took the kid in. His family are also parties and love telling stories about stuff that goes down at the club. Also would despise Johnny Bravo.

Sexuality: Pansexual

B3 Infinity:The B3 counterpart is honestly pretty different. He usually likes eating Burger King or Wendy's more,drinks Dr Pepper or cherry cola,and doesn't wear pajamas ad much as OG Infinity. Also he rarely speaks and communicates telepathically. However despite his quite nature he's a really nice person. He also follows orders (unless if their morally wrong). Also the other Infinitys don't mind his unique taste but will eat McDonald's occasionally. However there's something different. Unlike the others he's aro ace...and also can't get flustered. He doesn't have any trauma or witnessed anything to make him mute he just doesn't talk. But occasionally he can speak full sentences. Same with his parents (who he has a good relationship with) and the three often speak telepathically to eachother. But doesn't smoke.....(he doesn't mind the oder though)

Sexuality:Aro ace (or aro mantic whichever one is correct)

British Infinity:This was the first one and like British Purplestar is Infinity but a British stereotype. He's definitely the "father of the group and smokes cigars. He's not polyamourus and is straight but is an ally to LGBTQ. He loves slapping people with his glows whenever they annoy him or the other Infinitys. Also likes using Neo Infinitys cigarettes to light his own (which makes Neo Infinity a flustered mess). But despite their opposing personalities they both care about eachother. Also won't give Minus Redstar any issues with her outfit (he finds it cute). Also likes drinking tea but occasionally drinks soda. But will consume fast food too.

Sexuality:Heterosexual

Vampire Infinity: YES THAT'S RIGHT VAMPIRE COLLECTORS ARE REAL. Vampire Infinity is a pretty strong guy. He usually goes to other worlds to feast on blood (otherwise he turns into a feral monster). Also since his mom was a Collector he doesn't have any of the natural Vampire weaknesses (so he can eat garlic,holy water and crosses don't hurt him and can survive a while in sunlight but eventually goes through agonizing pain if exposed too much). The sun is the reason why it's hard to encounter his subspecies. He naturally puts his victims to sleep so they don't feel the bite (either by pendulum,hypnotic eyes or by fog). Also his bites likely can't transform unless he wants to. But can turn people into husks....which makes them dead....but still alive essentially trapping their souls in their corpses for eternal suffering and under his control unless he releases them. BUT......he only does that to people who are pure evil (ropists,abisers,bedos...I think you know what I meant by those three....)..also usually only has one fang but can grow another at will. But despite his scary appearance he's actually a really sweet person. He's also is pretty autistic and usually flies in circles inside...also smokes cigarettes but it helps calm him down whenever he's a bit flustered or overwhelmed. Alternatively he also uses syringes to inject blood through that method. He's the youngest of three hybrids (there's more of his kind) and has a healthy relationship with the three. However unlike everyone else his sexuality is unknown. Also Lil fun fact is that he could actually hypnotize Hypno...but can't hypnotize the other Collector's. Also carries a dagger but doesn't use it unless the situation is dire. Also is REALLY PROTECTIVE of his older sister and if he sees anyone bullying her or trying to take her....your in for a world of hurt.

Sexuality:???

Bsby Infinity/Infinity Jr:He's not an alternate version but instead a clone of the original. Was made in order to inspect the Isles since Infinity was genuinely mad the others accused Zions love of Benjamin wasn't real (since he didn't adopt him but it makes sense) but the clone came out as a baby. Suprisingly Infinitys parents were really chill about it and were EXCITED that their baby Infinity was back. However this baby has some odd side effects. He oddly has a full set of hair (exactly like Infinitys) and does the eye thing when he's upset. Also is really quite and doesn't cry or go into the bathroom in his diaper constantly. So essentially is a baby but without the negative traits. Also likes watching what Infinity wyahcesnon YouTube or on TV with the others (he originally liked kids shows but saw OG Infinity watching YouTube and grew attach). Also Infinity LOVES INFINITY JR. He feeds him normally (but usually gives him soda occasionally). But Luz and her others think Infinity is a bad parent. (And OH BOY INFINITY JUST ABSOLUTELY ROASTS THEM TO THE MOON......like seriously he freaking cooks them and he's 100% right. He's arguably a better parent then them all. When he grows up he'll probably be exactly like his clone father

Sexuality:Most likely Heterosexual

Fun facts

All of the Infinitys don't mind cigarettes or cigars

All of the Infinitys do the eye thing as well

This I realized earlier but technically speaking B3 and Soft Infinity could also be D sides too (but they still match the B3 and Soft qualifications) but in a technical sense their both D sides too

All of the Infinitys are the least sensitive (besides Soft Infinity)

Also Baby Infinity DESPISES YouTube cringe and Teen Titans Go (and that one unfunny toilet thing we do not mention) he has pretty impressive moral agency for a baby

Vampire Infinity could probably resist Minus Redstars hypnotic heartbeat/soft hug (unless he's exhausted)

B3 Infinity regularly takes naps

Soft Infinity is probably really close to Limestar (since he finds him ADORABLE) and doesn't think he's a freak for being mutated

Infinity has a favorite cousin

B3,Neo,British,Vampire and Minus Infinitys parents gave met Soft Infinity and love them. Their families accept hima stheir own and they'd jump Soft Moon and Soft Eternal

Soft Infinity is definitely the child of the group (alongside his girlfriend who you'll see tommorow and I guess Vampire Infinity too) his girlfriend is aware of his crush on Limestar but doesn't mind (all of them DO NOT mind who you cuddle with their all in one giant polyamourus relationship...but the Infinitys are technically kids (I feel like the reason Collector's do puberty at trillion years is because it would probably do the least damage) but to be honest the Stars are still really really young

Neo Infinity went through several different hair colors (I had. Award time but I think his current hair will stick)

B3 Infinity isn't mute....he is capable and will speak occasionally

Minus and B3 Infinity are sometimes mixed up (but their really easy to tell apart)

Neo Infinity has a pretty strong slap

Hurting or making Soft Infinity cry is basically a death sentence

Limestar and Soft Infinity are both roughly the most sensitive of the group (and also go through their puberty the hardest) but the others are probably miserable too (except the other Infinitys they just have the eye thing)

Infinity Jr shouldn't be capable of doing the eye thing until he's 15 trillion but due to being a clone it messed it up but he'd probably grow out of it when he actually reached 15 trillion (or will still do it)

Infinity usually hangs out in Heaven (definitely not Lily)because in my head canon Collectors can bypass the barrier only souls can get through)

Ill probably do the origins of the Infinity group some other time (maybe in the afternoon)

Infinity (alongside his counterparts) will definitely get along well with Zion and his older sibling's (especially B3 Infinity and Nocturnal due to both often being mute)

Infinity canonically despises South Park and Teen Titans go (no joke I never watch South Park)

If Infinity we're to play FNF mods he'd definitely despise the one that came out last week (since sit involves two of his good pals dying over and over again....and I actively avoid it) the only thing he likes about it (and by extension me too)is the fact that the creator says we can interpret the ending....he interprets it the way we both do

Vampire Collector's can still grow to gigantic sizes

Vampire Infinity (and by extension his sibling's) aren't aware of other Vampire Collector's and thought his faction of 200 were the only ones in existence (his sister told him that his dad has etyed up communication with others but didn't believe it)

Also Vampire Infinity can't drink the blood of Collector's since it's really hard to make them bleed (if Collector's around Infinitys age do their blood can make mortals alot stronger like tougher/more durable,alot stronger and faster and if consumed enough the effects are permanent.....but Collector's will still wipe the floor with them)

Older Collector's could probably create other universes filled with life if they bleed (but they would have to be OLD OLD like an illion that doesn't exist for Humans)

Infinity is good pals with the OG Blue,green,red and Purplestar (alongside the og versions of the two tommorow and their counterparts and has their numbers) also he'd likely move in with all the stars,Infinitys and the tommorow characters

Infinity may or may not unintentionally drive Zionverse Boyfriend and Pump to self harm after revealing the corruption of the Heaven universe (but feels genuine guilt once he learns) he also destroys a lab that could've lead to the corruption forming in that universe too

OG Infinity is likely unsure if he's polyamourus or not (his parents would be supportive no matter what)

Soft Infinity would definitely cry with the girls if they see a sad movie

Baby Infinity can cry or fuss but rarely does he often does the eye thing when he's hungry (he's suprisingly a clean eater)

Soft Infinity would definitely tell Limestar he's adorable (the two arguably have one of the strongest bonds of the whole group....but Minus Redstar loves holding him like a toddler so Limestar and Minus Redstar would be his parental figures but they'd definitely date once Soft Infinity is of age (I'm not trying to be a creep I SWEAR but he finds Pinkstar cute and the other girl stars)

Soft Infinity would be good pals with the Soft stars

Soft Infinity and his girlfriend may or may not find their vampire counterparts cute (they do which you could find weird.....but look at the other bios then is it weird?)

Vampire Infinitys dad is a Vampire his mom is a Collector (his subspecies is also among one of thr stronger types)

Aight that's enough for tonight see you tomorrow

Wowie 👀

[hecalledme-jagi]

TOT Arguing with MC

Luke Pearce

Growing up together has its perks

Bickering happened all the time as kids and young teenagers, but now that you’re adults it’s less common because you’ve learned which buttons to press and which ones you shouldn’t.

However, not all bickering can be stopped. It’s not uncommon for you guys to bicker over really stupid things, like how Luke needs to learn to be more tidy and how you should just listen to him when he tells you to get some rest(he’s just worried about you T_T).

The thing you guys argue about the most is how overprotective Luke can be. You understand his feelings, but sometimes he can be suffocating.

Overall you guys are pretty much in sync and even those small things don’t pop up as much.

Vyn Ritcher

You and Vyn don’t necessarily argue, it’s more of a silent struggle and hurt feelings, then clear communication.

Vyn can be very closed off at times, and has a bad habit of keeping things to himself, despite how you’ve expressed on plenty of occasions that you wish to know more about him.

Unfortunately, unlike Vyn, you can’t read him as easily as he can read you, so this causes some serious misunderstandings.

You worry and overthink, and while he can see these things in you just from watching the smallest of movements, he’s slow to change.

It takes him a really long time to verbalize his inner most thoughts and that’s because of his anxiousness.

You’ve unlocked the door to new ways to see life, and while he finds it enchanting on you, for himself it’s a hard thing to face. However, he’s learning and trying to figure it out along side you, so be patient with him.

Artem Wing

It doesn’t matter how cute, dorky, and sweet Artem is, sometimes he’s emotionally void.

He’s a super serious guy that sticks to logic and reason, while you have moments where you’re driven by your emotions more then your logic and reason.

Because of this, you two can have a really hard time seeing eye to eye and argue over the better course of action.

This more commonly happens at work, but it pops up in your private lives too.

However, you’re quick to make up and talk through your problems.(WE. LOVE. HEALTHY. COMMUNICATION.)

He tries to understand where you’re coming from and you try to understand where he’s coming from.

Most of your arguments happen in the first year of dating, but you both learn quickly, and eventually, arguments become few and far between.

Marius Von Hegan

Do you guys ever stop arguing?

Bickering is what keeps the sparks flying… or that’s what Marius likes to say

You guys argue over really insignificant things, so insignificant that you don’t even remember why your mad half the time, which leads to quick make ups.

Marius is usually the cause

He likes to tease, make jokes, and mess around.

He’s well aware that there’s a time and place for that kind of thing, but sometimes he forgets because of how easy it is to be himself around you.

You guys will probably argue about these trivial little things until you’re old and gray, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

˚✧₊⁎𝒥𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑎⁎⁺˳✧༚

I do not own any characters, all ownership goes to Mihoyo. Thanks for reading!

[starshipsofstarlord]

Omg thank you so much for writing my request for tom :) Can I ask for a part two where you try not to read the comments, but end up doing so, and most are good, so it's fine. Until you post a picture of you on your account, and tom's fans start calling you names, and tom's so tired of all that happening that he posts on his account a whole paragraph about how his personal life it's no one's business?

Posted

This is part two, find the first part here

Summary | previously Tom had accidentally posted a picture of the two of you, exposing your relationship. And so, you decide to purposely do the same on your Instagram, though the response is much different than what his post had received.

Warnings | hate comments, some angst, swear and demeaning words

Quick link to my masterlist, if you’re interested in reading more of my crap 😬

Tom was asleep beside you, his head tucked into the crook of your neck, you were able to feel his gentle, slumbering breathing against your skin, and it caused goose bumps to prickle upon the outer layer of your flesh.

The two of you had vastly fallen asleep upon the couch, and your phone was on the coffee table, and to say that you were itchy to reach for it was an understatement. There would be comments on the picture that Tom accidentally put online, and you were hungry to see them, whilst simultaneously nervous.

Tom was a big actor, known for his presence in the marvel cinematic universe upon many other projects, and some of his fans, whilst proven during Comic-Con panels, were borderline crazy. They’d snap if they even so much as saw something that they didn’t like, and this time, you would be on the receiving end of it.

Being motionlessly captured, with your face on show, was certain to bring much attention. You too were within the acting department, but there had been no correlation between the pair of you until now, most of the world weren’t even aware that you knew each other. And not to mention, your span of reaching an audience was smaller, although, certainly not non existent.

You had reprised fame during your appearance on Modern Family, as the friendly neighbour of Phil and Claire, and a classmate of their eldest daughter, and not to mention Luke was crushing hard on the character you played, though, with that said, your character laughed his efforts off due to the age difference, yet still found his pining weird and often uncomfortable.

Another role that you were becoming known for was your character in Netflix’s Irregulars, where you met Harrison Osterfield, Tom’s best friend. Through filming the show, you were introduced to the Spider-Man actor, and the pair of you had hit it off almost instantly, if you didn’t include Tom keeping his amorous distance, wary just in case there was something going on between you and your mutual friend. To his relief, there wasn’t.

And thus, when he received that confirmation, he was far more forward, yet respectful at the same time with his intentions. That was how you had ended up here, as he half used you as a pillow, his arms wrapped around his ribs, and his soft peaceful snores filling the void in the air.

Stretching your arm at its furthest length, your fingertips wrestled with the side of your phone, padding it closer to yourself, so that you could slide it across the small living room table, and closer to yourself. You were victorious in your efforts, and so on you unlocked your screen, going to your camera app, and leaning sideways so that you could snap a few pictures of your predicament with your loving and sweet boyfriend.

Looking at the images that you had captured, a smile arose upon your face; you truly did love this man, and you wanted the whole world to know how much you adored him. You wanted them to see that you cared about him, and that he was in good hands with you, to cool off any of his fans that were processing their hurt feelings for seeing Tom with another woman, show him that he was getting the love that he deserved.

Extreme courage coursed through your veins, focusing within your fingertips as you opened insta, gulping as you readied to post the image. There was no editing required, it was perfect just like him. And so, the caption was something to think about, you didn’t want to make it too obvious that you were dating as the online community already assumed, the priority was to show them that you cared about him.

‘He’s taking a nap, and crushing my hip a little, but I don’t mind 😌’ you typed, your finger hovering over the post button as you chewed your lip. It was easy to press your digit down, and so, taking a breath, you did just that, encouraged by the previous and kind comments on Tom’s earlier post.

Within a matter of minutes, your phone was blowing up, and you were too tempted not to glance at the growing comment section. There were various accounts, some supporting your confidence to show such a domestic version of yourself with Tom, you assumed that they were your followers, and the ones that weren’t so light hearted were those that intently watched anything on the media that involved Tom.

‘He’s too good looking for her, she should be dating someone within her league. Tom is clearly taking pity on this hoe.’

‘Aw look at him, and ew, look at the state of her. He could do sm better 😔’

‘Why doesn’t she look like his exes, they were hot af, and now he’s with some rando that is after his fame and money. Maybe she should just take better roles if she wants to get noticed so bad.’

Your eyes kept reeling through the intentionally hateful words that continued to come through beneath the image. Tears began to fall from your eyes as you tried to stifle the movements and the sound of your gentle sobbing, as to not wake Tom. Quickly, your fingers raced through the social media, and you, knowing that there would still be presence of the image somewhere online, you deleted it, muting notifications and shuffled back into Tom.

The man stirred, tugging you closer by your waist, pressing a kiss to your locks as he awoke. He noticed however the way that you refused to face him, and so he rolled you over with a gentle grip on your shoulder, frowning when he saw the recognisable redness beneath your eyes, and the sad expression floating within your eyes.

“Princess, what’s going on?” He wiped his thumb beneath your bottom lashes, collecting your tears as he worriedly looked down at you. His brown eyes searched every inch of your face for an idea, but found nothing but your broken hearted expression.

“It’s nothing Tommy.” You tried and failed to convince the man, wincing half heartedly as he sat back on his thighs, gripping your hips so that he could pull you up with him, giving him a clearer view of your face. It was clear that he did not believe you, and he hummed, trying to make you give in. Eventually, after much concerned staring, you gave in, slumping your shoulders as you tucked your arms around the back of his neck. “I posted a picture of us, the response wasn’t great.”

Instantly, Tom’s brows uplifted, surprised by your action, though he had a strong inkling of a feeling that the reaction that you had earned was not complimentary. These were not tears of joy, instead they were stricken rivers of anguish and insecurity running down the length of your face.

“Let me see.” He spoke, softly to you, but his intents towards defending you strong. You shook your head lightly, tracing circles upon his knees as you gulped, flickering your guilty gaze up to his watchful eyes.

“I deleted it. I just couldn’t deal with knowing that the longer that it was up, the more hate would be directed at me. I’m sorry.” Tom grasped your face by your tense jaw, his fingers stroking your chin as he sadly stared at you.

“Never be sorry. Now send me the picture you used so that I can give everyone a piece of my mind.” Reaching for your phone, you sent the image to him, and in a second his device pinged, revealing that it had successfully sent to him.

“Cute.” He described the picture, his hands furiously typing away on his phone, his constant unsettling of his rabidly moving fingers drawing anxiousness from you. “And some.” Tom finally breathed, closing his phone as you went to his account, checking what he had posted publicly.

‘This may concern some people, who keep sticking their noses in where it does not involve them. I appreciate you all, the support, the love, everything. But one thing that I do not stand for is people coming at my girlfriend just because they don’t approve of our relationship. If you check mate, I never asked for your opinion, I love y/n, and some online hate, that needs to stop otherwise you are not someone I want to be calling themselves a fan of me, needs to stop. It makes no one happy or feel healthy with spreading such toxicity around the internet, if you don’t like something, then keep your blood mouths shut, this has nothing to do with you, it is just me and my girlfriend. I’d think you’d want me to be happy, because I want the same for all of you, so can people please give my partner some respect, she’s done nothing wrong but bravely chose to reach out to you all, and she had that spat back in her face. It’s not on, and I want this to stop now.’

“Tom...” you were shocked by the paragraph, it came across as aggressive, and very over protective. His action, that could affect how he was cried by people that put him on a pedestal, and that made you feel guilty that he had reached out to them in such a way.

“It’s okay baby, I’d do anything for you, and you know that. No one messes with my girl.” He put his arm around your shoulders as he pulled you close placing a kiss upon your forehead. Not only was he your boyfriend, but he was your protector, your knight on a shining cell phone.

[the-dragongirl]

Hello tumblr. I have returned from a long period of inactivity, because I must bring the good word to the corner of the Star Wars fandom that used to be my main fannish home: there is a new era of Star Wars canon that was made just for our taste. It is called the High Republic.

WHAT IS THE HIGH REPUBLIC?

The High Republic is an giant multi-media project being carried out by the Lucasfilm story group to create a brand new era of Star Wars canon. It is set a few hundred years before the prequel era (so, a long time after the Old Republic era), in a period of peace and stability within the Republic. It currently includes several English language adult novels, a YA novel, two serialized comics, a manga, some short stories, and some short video blurbs published on facebook and youtube. A TV show for Disney+ has also been announced, but is a few years off. This project is unique in Star Wars, in that all of the different parts are being written together by one writing team, and are coordinated to tell a cohesive story. Also, what has been announced is just the beginning – they have stated that there will be three different sections of the High Republic, and everything we have had announced so far is just part one. As a note: this is an era for which there was NO pre-existing canon in Legends, so it is totally new territory.

OKAY, THAT’S NICE, BUT WHY SHOULD I BOTHER TO CHECK IT OUT?

There are SO many reasons why the High Republic is worth your time to explore. I will try to outline some of them here below the cut (without any significant spoilers).

IT IS A LOVE LETTER TO THE JEDI

This is the era for everyone who loves the Jedi and wants to understand how they got to the point they did in the prequel era. It shows Jedi at their best: saving people, working together, being completely in tune with the Force (in so many beautiful and original ways), demonstrating creativity and flexibility and being rewarded for it, actually thinking through the ethics of things like the mind trick, and DEALING with their emotions rather than repressing them. It shows us how the rigid Jedi culture was saw in the prequels was a corruption of something that was originally healthy and uplifting. Jedi in this era are allowed to be flawed, and to grow, and have a community that supports them in doing so. This is the Jedi culture so many of us created as fix it fic for the prequel era, but made canon.

IT IS AN ERA OF HOPE

There are some serious problems in the High Republic Era. Without spoilers, the era opens with a terrible humanitarian crisis, laid over the Republic equivalent of the New Deal from US history.  We see a lot of examples of people doing their best to be good to each other, and working for a more just and kind galaxy. They acknowledge that things are not perfect, but people from many different backgrounds (Jedi, politicians, farmers, pilots, business people) work together to try and make things better. I don’t know about you all, but with the darkness we see in the world today, I NEED some of that optimism in my escapist media. The High Republic provides that.

IT WILL GIVE YOU FEELINGS

The existing material so far is structured to really let you emotionally invest in the characters and their struggles. Unlike with many eras of Star Wars canon, characterization is not sacrificed for the sake of plot (though never fear, there is PLENTY of plot). That means there is huge scope for empathy. I’m not going to lie; I cried within the first three chapters of Light of the Jedi, as did several other people I know. It is POIGNANT in a way that feels truly genuine.

IT IS FUN

The writing team understands that, in the end, Star Wars is space fantasy. If your space fantasy is nothing but serious, gritty grimdark, it becomes pretentious and unbearable. So, for all that there is some heavy content in the High Republic (VERY heavy content – the Nihil should really have their own content warning), it has many moments of levity that keep it from taking itself too seriously. For example, the High Republic made Jedi bodice rippers canon. Also, characters like Geode exist (yes, that rock there is a CHARACTER). The result is something which honors the spirit of Star Wars, and keeps you engaged without being tedious or ridiculously depressing.

THE WRITING TEAM HAS DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES

The main writing team consists of five people: Justina Ireland, Claudia Gray, Charles Soule, Daniel José Older, and Cavan Scott. You will note that includes two people of color, two women, and one out Queer person (in fact, one of the writers is all three of those things). This is a far cry from the white-cis-straight-man-dominated writing teams we have seen in the past. And when they bring in other people to the project, they make a point of looking for perspectives that aren’t represented on their team – for example, the manga is being co-written between Justina Ireland and Japanese writer Shima Shinya, and Ireland has stated in interviews that Shinya is taking the lead on the writing.

IT VALUES MEANINGFUL REPRESENTATION

That diverse writing team means a cast that looks WAY more like the real world than any other era of Star Wars we’ve seen, in terms of representation. There are multiple characters of color, who are both heroes and central to the story. There are at least five canonical queer characters to date (a MLM couple, an Ace character, and two NB character).  [EDIT: Thank you @legok9​ for letting me know about the NB characters]. Among binary gendered characters, there is a very even balance of men and women. The writing team has also stated that they will be incorporating more representation of disability in the works to come. And the story is so much better for it – representation is included here BECAUSE it makes for more creative, believable, and original storytelling.

IT IS ACCESSIBLE

Because of the multiple formats, and the fact that it doesn’t rely on you knowing any prior lore, the High Republic offers many avenues to engage for people with all kinds of needs. Know nothing about Star Wars canon and feel intimidated about catching up? The canon is all new in this era anyway, so you’re fine. Can’t handle flashing lights? No problem – the little bit of video content that exists is totally free from the strobing effects that caused seizure and sensory issues. Need purely audio content? You can still have a full experience of the High Republic with the gorgeously sound-scaped audiobooks. Don’t have the attention span for books or long movies? Then the comics are your friend.

THERE IS SOMETHING FOR ALL

Between the books aimed towards adults and teens (and their respective audiobooks), the kids books, the comics, the manga, the short stories, AND the eventual TV show on Disney+, there is going to be content in the High Republic that suits most audiences. And that is just what has been announced so far – there is still more to come for phases II and III. This isn’t Star Wars written towards one group or demographic – it is Star Wars for everyone.

DID I MENTION THE FANCY JEDI UNIFORMS?

Because cosplayers and fanartists? This is the era for you. We are getting Jedi in silks with elaborate gold embroidery. Jedi with jewelry other decorative elements. Even the practical field uniforms have tooled and embossed leather. If you want to draw or make Jedi that have some of that that sweet LoTR-esque high fantasy aesthetic, the High Republic has your back. (Not going to lie – I am ALREADY imagining the time travel AUs. Put Obi-Wan in fancy clothes!)

OKAY, YOU’VE SOLD ME. WHERE SHOULD I START?

I strongly recommend everyone looking to get into the High Republic (who is old enough to be on Tumblr) start with Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule. I alternated between the physical book and the audio book, and found it delightful in both formats. After that, you have a lot of options. You can read or listen to the audio book of the YA novel A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland. You can check out the currently running Star Wars: The High Republic comic from Marvel, or the Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures comic from IDW. Or you can skip straight to Into the Dark by Claudia Gray. Honestly, there is no wrong order to try out most of the High Republic.

IN CONLUSION

The High Republic is Star Wars written for people who DON’T want Star Wars to be a good ‘ol boys club for salty white dudes who don’t want to see anything but more of Luke Skywalker. It offers broad representation, and optimistic narrative, and whole bunch of awesome Jedi content. If you are someone who fell in love with Jedi in the prequel era, the High Republic will give you more of what you loved. And if you are totally new to Star Wars? The High Republic is here for you too.

So, go check it. And then go write fic for it (please, there are only, like, 14 fics on AO3, I am dying).

[some-days-we-get-sundays]

Relationship Q&A - Wildmoore Edition

Who confessed feelings first?

Sophie. Definitely Sophie. Ryan is too damn stubborn to admit or even realize that she has feelings for Sophie. Sophie knew for a while that she had feelings for Ryan and she had an inkling that Ryan liked her back but she knew that Ryan would not realize it or admit it if she did realize. Sophie admittedly wanted to start kissing Ryan and going out with her romantically instead of always leaving their hangouts feeling unsatisfied lol so she knew she had to make the first move. When she did, Ryan slapped her playfully on the arm and said, damn Soph, it took you look enough. 

Nicknames for each other? 

Ryan still calls Sophie, “Crowphie” but it’s endearing and playful and Sophie doesn’t mind it. She calls her, “Soph” as well. They both call each other bae, babe, boo, baby. Sophie calls Ryan, “Ry Ry” and also calls her “Shawty/shorty.” When they’re playing video games and it gets competitive, Ryan refers to herself as “Bdub” short for BW (batwoman). Bdub finna drop this 30 piece on your head Soph. Sophie usually let’s Ryan win when they play 2k because she thinks it’s cute when Ryan gets competitive and gloats. 

Who apologizes first in fights?

Since they are enemies to lovers they are used to fighting with each other and not seeing eye to eye. So they don’t ever really freak out about a big fight. They know one of them will eventually come around. Even though Ryan is more stubborn and hard headed, it’s usually her that apologizes first. Sophie can’t stay mad at Ryan’s puppy dog face and her sweet smile. They always hug and then Ryan says, Soph, I’m sorry. And then Sophie immediately says, no, babe, I’m sorry. They are good at talking through their issues and know how to have  healthy communication Then once they talk they have a lot of make up sex and cuddles. 

Who said I love you first?

Ryan said it first. Ryan was in the batsuit and she thought she was about to die after getting bested in a big fight. She turned on her comms and told Mary and Luke to get Sophie on the line.  

Soph? 

Yeah I’m here babe, what is it?

Sophie, I love you. Ryan said this with zero hesitation in her voice. She turned off the batsuit voice manipulator so that Sophie could hear Ryan’s real voice when she told her. 

You wha-

I love you. I’m in love with you. And I have been for a while now. I wanted to tell you but I didn’t know the right time. I thought maybe I would take you to dinner at our favorite spot, but it doesn’t look like I’m gonna make it. Ryan’s breath was coming out in short bursts and she was struggling. Sophie heard the distress. 

BABE, Ryan talk to me! What’s happening? 

I’m ok, I just needed to tell you this incase I didn’t get the chance. I love you with my whole heart Sophie. You’re the most important thing in my life and I’m so glad I didn’t die before I met you.

Are you quoting a Bright Eyes song to me right now? Sophie let out a raspy laugh.

Damnit Soph, I’m trying to be serious here. I didn’t know you know that song.

Ryan, I hear you sing it to yourself literally every morning when you’re getting dressed.

Oh. 

Ryan?

Yeah? Ryan’s voice comes out strained but she’s holding on. 

I love you too. And you’re not dying today. Hang tight shorty. I’m on my way. 

Who is the cuddler?

Ryan is more cuddly for sure. Ryan always wants cuddles even when Sophie isn’t in the mood. Ryan likes to act big and tough and she totally is but she’s also a huge softie. When Sophie is grumpy and they’re lying in bed together, Ryan rolls over and big spoons Sophie. When they’re on the couch watching movies, Ryan always wants the cuddles. She hasn’t felt very safe for most of her life and Sophie makes her feel safe. When she’s cuddled up with Sophie she feels like she’s in a cocoon where nothing and no one can harm her. Sophie has picked up on this being the reason Ryan cuddles so much and so she lets her do it whenever she wants even though Sophie isn’t the biggest cuddler. 

Who wakes up first?

Sophie does. And she makes breakfast, has her coffee. Reads through her twitter news feed, takes a shower, brushes her teeth, does her hair, and gets dressed and is ready to go before Ryan gets out of bed. Ryan always marvels at how Sophie is always so prompt and ready. Sophie says it’s because of her military background. Ryan thinks it’s because Sophie has had trouble sleeping ever since Kate died (and then came back to life as something that is not Kate). Ryan knows Sophie doesn’t have feelings for Kate anymore and she’s not jealous. But she knows how traumatizing it was for Sophie and she’s had trouble sleeping ever since. Ryan hopes that some day she can wake up before Sophie because it will mean she has slept through the night comfortably, uninterrupted and unbothered by her worries. 

Who falls asleep first?

Ryan usually does. Being Batwoman is tiring. They don’t tell you that when you sign up for this gig. Ryan usually knocks out on the couch while Sophie is making dinner or taking off her work clothes and slipping into something more comfortable. Sophie will come out of her room and see  Ryan curled up on the couch asleep. Sometimes she puts a blanket over her and then sits near her and runs her hands through Ryan’s hair or rubs her back. Or they will be watching TV or a movie and Ryan will fall asleep on Sophie’s shoulder. Sophie always finds these moment tender because it reminds her of when Batwoman, before she knew it was Ryan, rested her head on Sophie when she thought she was dying. Sophie likes listening to the sound of Ryan’s soft breathing, in and out in and out. It puts her at ease. And she often sneaks a kiss onto Ryan’s forehead. At night when they crawl into bed, Sophie will be telling Ryan about some new case and Ryan after a while will stop responding and Sophie will see that she’s fallen asleep. Sophie always finishes her story anyway and then she reads a book until she grows tired too and shuts off the light.

Who is more Romantic? 

Ryan is. I told you she’s a big softie. She loves spoiling Sophie. She kisses her all the time, she’s always reaching for Sophie’s hand and interlocking their fingers. She makes playlists for Sophie, she goes all out on Sophie’s bday or just because. And she likes planning dinner dates for the two of them. Ryan has been out longer than Sophie and she is more used to the PDA and the dating and spoiling a girl thing. Sophie is still learning what it looks like to be romantic with another woman. Besides the sex and kissing which she is very good at. Sophie does go all out for Vday, Ryan’s bday, and Christmas though. 

Who has more of a temper?

They both are hot heads and fly off the handle but it makes for great angry sex and make up sex. 

What do they argue about the most?

The others’ safety. 

Who is more jealous?

Neither of them are really the jealous type. They know they each only have eyes for each other. Before they started dating, they both were a little jealous of Mary. But it turns out Mary didn’t like either of them in that way and they were both didn’t like Mary in that way, they were just projecting. The conversation went something like this: I thought you liked Mary? What I thought you liked Mary? No. I like you. I like you too. Some girls at the bar do try and flirt with Ryan and if Sophie is there she just laughs. She finds it more amusing than anything. Because Ryan gets all cute and flustered. Ryan finds it funny when they’re out and guys try and hit on either one of them- assuming that the two are just gal pals. They shoot the guys down and then they laugh and say to each other, “why are we so hot?”

What do they do for fun/in their downtime?

Ryan and Sophie are both huge tomboys and so it makes for a fun relationship. They play fight a lot! Mary walks in on some of their playfights and thinks they are fighting for real and tries to break it up. Then when she realizes they are play fighting she gets grossed out and says, ew is this foreplay?? They go mini golfing, bowling, go to the shooting range because Ryan wants to learn how to shoot like Sophie. They go to arcades, and they go to amusement parks and movies. When they’re at home they like to watch streaming services, watch sports, read, watch movies, take naps, and order take out. They like trying new places and ordering food for each other from the new places- and if they order food the other likes then they get a point, if they order food the other person doesn't like then they don’t get a point. Whoever gets 10 points doesn’t have to pay on their next date. 

Favorite thing about each other:

Sophie likes Ryan’s lips, Ryan likes Sophie’s eyes. Ryan likes that Sophie is not scared of standing up for herself or what she thinks is right. She likes her bravery and courage. She likes how bad ass Sophie is but also how she is so kind and sweet. She likes Sophie’s raspy voice. She won’t admit it but she likes how Sophie proved Ryan wrong. She likes that she kept her secret as Batwoman and how she isn’t like the Crows in the way she thought Sophie was. Sophie likes Ryan’s cute smile and puppy dog eyes. She likes Ryan’s unwavering confidence and strength. She likes that Ryan doesn’t back down and that she protects the people that she loves with her whole heart. She likes that Ryan isn’t afraid of anyone and will challenge and step up to anyone. They both love how the other loves them. They both love how safe, and protected the other one makes them feel. 

[jackdaw-kraai]

Hello! I love your works and the Guide(?) verse! I love the relationship between Luke and Vader and everyone else on board the lady. Piett is the absolute best already and you just make him like 50 time's better, with the whole, "I'm too old for this but don't mind me spilling some tea" kinda schtick. The Veers family is really fun to read because of how strangely dysfunctionally heartwarming they are and they're a nice foil/parallel to the skywalkers. Luke is obviously my favorite character right now, due to your superb juggling of his infinite goodness and patience as well as his very pragmatic and fairly ruthless mindset. I like how he just wants to make everything better and wants to make people happy and he's willing to do it because no one else will. His relationship with Vader did take some time to get used to but I highly enjoyed it for every bit of the story. Zev is great too and I can't wait to see more of him and his slightly illegal shenanigans. Im sorry for rambling, I just have so many thoughts and questions for you and Im basically vibrating with excitement for the next installment!

Don’t apologize, I adore ramblings! They’re one of the best tools I have for deeper insights into my reader’s psyche on the various things I do in the Guides, and they’re highly useful to me and deeply welcomed! 

And I’m definitely delighted to hear that the way I interpret and present the characters brings you such joy! Piett is indeed a treasure worth his weight in diamonds, and the Veers are equally precious, even as they have yet to get their ducks in a row. 

And Luke? Well, Luke is something of a balancing act, admittedly. Though it definitely helps that I made the executive decision to write his good cheer and kindness as a choice rather than naiveté. Like you said, it’s a juggling act of a good, kind, and patient person who is also fundamentally pragmatic and ruthless in his actions when necessary. The compassion of an exterminator, if you will. Luke doesn’t particularly care for cruelty, but neither can your end be averted if you find yourself his Enemy. 

Yes, Vader is... rather different than in canon, admittedly. But one of the fundamental rules of the Guides Verse is that I absolutely refuse to write a toxic or even dysfunctional relationship between Luke and Vader. There is more than enough of that in the fandom, and not nearly enough of genuinely sweet and healthy relationship content between this Father and Son. I know we all struggle with our emotionally distant fathers, but let’s not for once, yes? So, hence Vader as I write him. Luke and Vader will communicate, they will respect each other, and they will build a relationship based on a mutual understanding of what they both want and need as well as genuine affection and trust. 

And Zev... well. He just found himself in the middle of all this, and he’ll have to sink or swim. Even if Luke might be kind enough to lend him a life jacket. 

[nonbino-chaos-fox]

Am watching episode four of Julie and the Phantoms with my mum and here are notes I'm taking during it. (Also ended up watching episode five and six.)

Why am I doing this? Because I can.

(I've seen the show a few times, my mum hasn't seen it yet.)

She likes Julie's outfits during the opening, and also just generally. (The costumers did really well with all of the characters.)

I love all of the plants in the studio, just really green witch vibes. (Rose is a green witch confirmed.)

I just noticed that the boys waved back at Flynn, that is sweet.

My mum likes Flynn, we can all agree Flynn is great.

Unrelated, but I only got to steal one of my mum's chips. :(

Haunting is one of the best revenge strategies in my opinion. More people should haunt.

Everyone should have regular therapy, like at least once every month or two. More if you need to. But therapy is important, even for mentally healthy people.

Willie says ACAB.

I really like Julie's outfit for the dance.

We're onto episode five now!

Same Alex, same. When in doubt note one of your friends as the meat shield.

Heck yeah, we're up to TOSOH.

My mum stopped crocheting for a solid minute when it started.

I have no doubts that rich people would probably do something like this if it was possible. Rich people are weird.

My mum paused again in her crocheting to just watch everything that was going on.

God Carrie gives me too many emotions.

Nick is a sweetheart, I would die for him tbh. I am also here for any lgbt+ headcanons for him, love both the bi headcanons and the aroace headcanon I saw like once which doesn't get enough love.

Same Reggie, same, those movies were disappointing.

Oh, gods, Willie and Alex are too cute and it is going to be the death of me. Also, we stan a supportive Luke, he ships it.

Caleb has no right to be that gay dude.

My mum wants to be able to have someone with a chair nearby for her to sit on always. Just be able to snap your fingers and have a chair.

Reggie is just so no thoughts head empty TM always and I love that. He is my dumbass.

I think we would all act the same with the food in that situation dude, I would sell my soul for garlic bread tbh.

Goddamnit Nick, stop trying to be supportive, I love you man but that isn't what she needs right now.

The outfit Carrie is wearing is weird, but honestly, I'm here for her top and jacket.

Also, Carrie honey, that is not how you do a good mic drop.

I still can't believe the boys ate all that food even if they are magic.

My mum wants Caleb's coat. Same here tbh. It's like a wonderful mix between so many different styles and I love it.

The choreo in this show doesn't get enough love, it's hard to do those high energy large group stuff.

I just noticed Caleb gestures to Willie for him to leave, damn dude. Stop blocking my boys from their love.

Random fact! The haunting hour is either midnight or three am depending on who you ask. For me, it is three am.

My mum pointed out that Caleb's band is all women. Caleb just said 'equality because I'm gonna own everyone's soul'.

Also, Reggie copying Caleb's chuckle is golden, dude. (Reggie is my ASD ADHD child and I would die for him.)

I love how Julie always wears those three necklaces. I like how most of the jewellery for the characters is the same for most, if not all, of their outfits.

Damn, that fist jolt really comes out of nowhere dude.

Managed to get episode six because of the cliffhanger the last one ended on!

Is no one going to talk about how that dance was on a school night?

I like Julie's bandana pattern accents on her outfit.

And yes, dance is very useful for people who play sports! (Community taught me that.)

I forgot Nick has a little sister, I want to see more of his family. I just want to see all of the character's backstories/families.

Also, good for Nick for breaking up with Carrie. They really didn't work together. (Plus Carrie is 100% a repressed lesbian if we are being real.)

Reggie messing with the woman at the cafe is great.

How did Luke find out the band name?

He's wearing his sad flannel today. He's sad about Julie. :(

Reggie is a smart dumbass and I love it.

Willie, love, you aren't being as sneaky as you think you are. (But also p a i n)

My mum just loves Caleb's outfits all of the time. "He has the best coats." - my mum

Little shoutout for Julie's outfit with the blue dress. I want that dress dude, gotta figure out where to get it, or where to get its fabric.

Just noticed that Luke has a rabbit's foot on his hip chain stuff. (I think it is blue which is weird tho.)

Why does my brain make me smile during this scene, it is not a smiling scene. It is a sad flannel scene.

Crying while eating is such an odd mood for me. Like I have a memory of eating pizza while crying in my art class once. Was a weird day.

Carlos is great, dude.

Also, loving that Reggie is using Carlos' laptop because Julie would probably yell at him if he used her's.

I feel like Victoria doesn't get enough love, she is trying her best even if it might be a little bit unwanted sometimes. Also, I once read a fic where she went to the HGC with a lawyer and a priest to exorcise the fuck out of Caleb.

Heck yeah, we're up to All Eyes on Me.

Absolutely stanning Carrie because she's going out there to get her name out herself. She got some advantages, but she is working to get her success herself.

Also stanning Alex for his amazing dancing. We love a man who isn't afraid of his interests.

My mum also loves Alex's dancing.

Finally Free is such an amazing song and it is def up in my top songs. (Favourite is The Band is Back btw.)

My mum loves the lgbt headcanons for the characters.

Reggie and Alex just staring at Luke and Julie singing together like 'yeah they like each other.'

Andi Parker gives of trans vibes and I don't know why.

Finishing it off there because my mum is tired. My mum is enjoying it a lot. The cheese won her over. (Plus she ships Willex too.)

[just-an-assbutt]

There needs to be more queer shows out there. There needs to be more action and science fiction queer shows out there. That needs to happen because people is desperately looking for representation and no one is giving it to them. And in their tries, they're erasing other type of representation that are uncommon: Single adoptive fathers.

We have a lot of single adoptive mom representation because women have always been related to motherhood. 'Women adopt because they were created to be mothers'. Man can't accept children that are not theirs unless they are useful (Tarzan is a good example). So, for a long time, men were seen as this cold beings, incapable of loving any kid who's not their blood.

Lately, we've found a change in that. Castiel (Supernatural) and Din (The Mandalorian), are single men that adopted foster kids as their own, are men that had this protective instinct towards kids that is usually related to women. We don't get to see that that much and I think they are an amazing role model for boys, specially heterosexual boys, who are constantly told that they need to be tough to avoid being mistaken as gay. As a society, misogynistic and homophobic, are convinced that only gay men can be sweet and loving, because we associate gay with women. Internally, gay men are actually seen as women. And that rips aways the chance for heterosexual men to explore and embrace their feelings and connections with the world.

In this search for representation, Castiel and Din have been erased from their worth as single fathers to be only related to other men, their children cosificated as just as a simple decoration to that relationship.

Castiel adopted Jack and loved him to the point of giving his life for him, twice. He loved Jack so much he gave everything for him. He protected, raised and cared for Jack. He even said that becoming a father gave him purpose when he felt lost and like giving up. Until his final death, Castiel showed a devotion for his kid that he never showed for anyone before in the show. Castiel was written to become a father and (probably) to die as one. But, on his last scene, in his 'confession' and moment of 'pure happiness' Jack wasn't even addressed, even after Castiel previously gave up his happiness for Jack. The whole point of Castiel's life became another man. All of sudden, Castiel's purpose in life disappeared to be replaced with a rushed love interest. Castiel grew up more as a character since he met Jack than he did in the 8 seasons before. Castiel was genuinely happy with a peaceful life with Jack. Just the two of them.

Din adopted Grogu lying to himself, unable to accept that there was this instinct telling him to keep the baby safe. And it took him some time to understand his own feelings. He went from keeping his distance to cleaning Grogu's mouth with his cape. And we all had the chance to be witnesses of such trip. Din found in Grogu a part of himself he didn't know he had and after (barely) fight it, he not just accept it, he fell for it. He didn't know how much Grogu meant to him until he took him to Ahsoka. He barely resisted Ahsoka's deny of training Grogu because the truth is, he didn't want to let go. And in the end, when he finally let Grogu go with Luke, everything in the fandom became about Luke and Din. Grogu became just a cute accessory to a ship made up from less than 5 sentences shared between two characters that didn't even know each other. Din even took off his helmet for Grogu, first time in his life Din took his helmet off at someone's request (droids don't count) and all people talks about is how Luke apparently added a new line-expression to his face from how hot he found Din to be (please read the sarcasm).

This desperate need for representation makes the fans pull 'proof of gayness' out of thin air. Searching even in the lighting of the scenes for a little signal of the characters being queer. 'He looked down so he was checking the other out', 'he was reflecting blue, purple and pink light so he has to be bisexual', 'he smiled at him, he's in love with him'. It forced them to turn every character into a secretly-queer character, a closeted character. It's not fair than the only representation they can have is made up by them. It's not fair that the only representation they have are characters in deny of their sexuality. It's not fair that in the process they have to erase another type of representation. I still remember my dad finding out about these characters adopting those kids and how happy he felt. 'More than once I emotionally adopted kids' he said, remembering every time he met a kid and became attached to it. Heterosexual men need the healthy representation, they need for once to see that they can be more than the souless beings they are always told to be and represented as.

Don't read this wrong, this is not the LGBTI+ community fault, this is the writers and producers fault that lack the guts to give this community proper representation. This is their fault and they have to fix it. They have to give the community what they deserve, and not because they have to please the community but because queer people exist and that's something they can't stop by writting the community out from their stories. So they better get their shit together and start doing what they have to.

[annabethy]

idk about the prompts i was lazy to read them but i humbly request you percabeth + childhood friends to lovers if you could 💞

Childhood friends to lover is hard in 1k so if you’re looking for a true storyline, here’s 40k I already wrote on this! If not, here’s another short friends to lovers storyline. #26/#32 “I love you, but you need to shut up”/“Don’t touch me while I’m trying to fall asleep.”

Annabeth stared at the ceiling fan, hypnotized by the spinning blades, hoping it would lull her to sleep. She stayed that way for what felt for hours, laying on her back with one arm strewn across her stomach.

At some point, she turned her head to the side to look at her best friend, whose bed she was currently laying in. He seemed to be fast asleep, his face towards her on the pillow, eyes shut and air blowing through his slightly parted lips.

She took a moment to appreciate him. She didn’t do that enough. He was her best friend for longer than she could remember, and he was always by her side, and she was more than slightly in love with this boy who was too pure for a world like this. Percy always put others before himself, especially her, and he was just so loyal.

With a smile, one hand reached out to graze his face, tracing lightly over his cheekbones and jaw, moving up to feel his long eyelashes against the tips of her fingers — a reminder that he was right there.

She turned onto her side so that they were facing each other, faces inches away, and she settled her arm on his side so her hand could gently brush the small of his back.

He looked so peaceful right now, and it warmed her heart. She really loved this man so much, and she was so glad that she decided to stay in New York after high school. She couldn’t imagine missing this moment, laying in Percy’s bed in the darkness of his apartment, nothing but the sound of his breathing.

Annabeth was falling for him — hard. It was the first time in a while that both of them were single too, and so she’d been working up the courage to tell him how she felt, but he was just too important to her, and—

“Don’t touch me while I’m trying to fall asleep.”

Annabeth’s hand snapped back to herself, startled by his words that had been muffled against the pillow. “Oh, I’m sorry.”

Percy just hummed sleepily, stretching his legs beneath their shared blanket. “S’okay.”

They fall back into silence, and Annabeth was forced to look back into the darkness of the room at anything that wasn’t Percy, because if she didn’t, she might not be able to resist touching his face, or running her fingers through his soft hair, or…

She couldn’t resist him.

“Are you okay?” Percy breathed against the pillow, his eyes still shut so it looked like he never spoke at all.

“I’m fine.”

“Why are you staring at the ceiling?”

Annabeth chuckled, looking back at him. His eyes were open now. “Can’t sleep.”

Percy wordlessly opened his arms for her, and she gratefully scooted closer to him so that he could embrace her. The heat of his body made her feel warm and safe. His chin settled on the top of her head, and from where she lay, she could hear his steady heartbeat.

“What’s going on in that beautiful mind of yours?” he asked softly.

“I thought you were tired,” she said, trying to distract him. “Don’t let me keep you awake.”

“I’m exhausted,” he said, yawning conveniently. “But I know you are too, so what’s up?”

She smiled into his chest, tucking her socked feet between his own. From any outsider, it would look like they were a couple. She would think the same thing if she didn’t know any better.

“Nothing,” she insisted. “I was just thinking about how much I love you.”

And that was their friendship. They could say how much they loved each other, and it wouldn’t be weird. She had always been grateful to be able to do that because not many people could, but as of late, it just caused problems. How was she meant to communicate that she loved him if he would assume she just meant that she loved him platonically?

“I love you more,” he said, and she could tell he was drifting off to sleep, so she was surprised when he continued with, “More than you know.”

Annabeth felt a familiar heat flood her neck and travel down her back. “I don’t think that’s possible.”

“Is too,” he argued quietly. “You wouldn’t be allowed in my bed at night if I didn’t love you.”

“You didn’t love Calypso, and she was definitely in your bed,” she said, trying to ignore the stab of pain at the thought. “A lot of times, actually.”

“And Luke was in yours, so we’re even.”

Annabeth breathed out a soft laugh, tilting her head so her chin was on his stomach and she was looking up at his face. “Are you implying that I’m the equivalent of one of your college hookups?”

“You’re nothing like them,” he said. “I didn’t love them like I love you.”

She didn’t respond, instead poking at his throat until he choked lightly. His eyes snapped open to find hers in the dark, and she noticed his eyes were filled with humor at her actions, so she did it again.

Percy caught her hand in the dark, curling it in his fist and holding on snugly. He made no move to let go, so she gave up twisting out of his grip. He squeezed her hand in his until she met his gaze again, and there was something… different about it.

“I love you so much,” he said. “I know we’re joking around, but I really do love you more than I love anything.”

“I know,” she admitted. “I mean it too.”

“Yeah, but…” Percy shifted their position slightly, pausing to readjust the blanket over their bodies. “I mean I love you.”

Annabeth’s stomach jumped, but she tried not to let herself get her hopes up. “I— I love you too.”

She could hear his heart start to speed up. “I don’t think you understand.”

“I think I do,” she whispered. If she was misinterpreting this, if he wasn’t actually saying what she thought he was, then she was going to be in some deep trouble, but he promised to stay by her side no matter what, and she just had to trust him enough to have meant it. “We’ve been friends since diapers, and now you’re twenty and I’m nineteen, and you love me.”

“And you love me,” he said, but it sounded more of a question. She doesn’t know how he could possibly question if she loved him. She loved him more than was healthy. Her love for him took over every inch of her skin, every vein, every thought, every particle of her being, and her heart pangs knowing that he was terrified out of his mind right now that he might lose everything.

“I’m in love with you,” she told him, her voice barely audible.

Percy’s fingers tilted her chin up, and a moment later, his lips were against hers. He kissed her gentle and sweet, the composition of their friendship. He showed her that he loved her in a place no one could see but them, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. This moment was for the two of them, and it was in a place where time stopped, and they could just be with one another.

When Percy pulled away, she longed for the delicate feeling of his lips on hers again.

“A lot has happened recently,” Percy said. “Everything’s confusing, and no one knows what’s going on, but the one thing I know for sure is that I want to be with you. You’re my tie to the world, and you keep me grounded.”

“Percy,” she said quietly.

“Stay with me,” he offered. “Please.”

Hearing the plea in his voice, she couldn’t resist giving him another kiss. This one was longer, but no less loving.

“How did I get so lucky?” she muttered against his lips.

“How did I get so lucky?” he said back, unable to help the grin. Their teeth clashed together painfully, but she still couldn’t bring herself to stop.

“I love you,” she breathed, “but you need to shut up so I can kiss you.”

Percy dutifully shut up, pulling her body onto his, and she kissed him like she had all the time in the world, because now, she did.

[tirednotflirting]

couch cuddles - l.h.

school is kicking my ass and I miss my friends like mad so yes, I projected all of that here at around 2am after yelling about this sweet pic of Luke with @castaway-cashton​. 

hope everyone is finding ways to manage all of the time indoors these days. I’ve been thankful for the community on here during all of this. much love and happy reading (and pls send me thoughts, I’m still new to this and horrible at editing).

wc: ~1.6k

They were nearing the end of their third week in quarantine. Three weeks of being locked up inside (aside from a brief gloved trip to the grocery at the beginning of week two). 21 days of zoom meetings with her graduate advisor and radio interviews on facetime, of creative pasta dishes (the one thing had randomly stocked up on even before this all happened), of afternoons in the backyard watching Petunia run in circles until she stopped in front of their chairs, her sad eyes practically begging to be taken to a dog park that was unfortunately closed until this was all over.

They had settled into a routine pretty quickly. She wouldn’t start her work before 9 and unless he had some international interview he had to take part in, Luke would do the same. She would plug in her laptop and stick her phone on do not disturb at 6pm sharp. Luke would keep his stuck in the deep pockets of his sweats, always eager for a sporadic facetime from a tipsy Calum asking to let the dogs say hello or Ash calling for him to listen to a new melody he had thought up or Mike sending him another twitter meme. They switched back and forth on who made dinner, Luke had been enjoying trying things from the beginner’s cookbooks his mom had sent him sometime during the last year. They watched a lot of movies. She read a lot of books, he spent a good deal of time playing around with different songs they had been trying in the studio during February. With everything going on, she figured there were worse ways she could be living than doing what she could for her research and TAing from the comfort of her sweet boy’s kitchen table.

She had started to pick up on his cabin fever when their day began at around 5am with Luke shifting around in the bed so much it almost felt like he was doing something choreographed. After 15 minutes of his dance, she sat up on her elbow and reached for her phone to check the time. She didn’t remember exactly what the bright digits displayed across a picture of Luke and Petunia with flowers tucked behind their ears she had snapped a couple months prior were other than too early.

‘Honey, are you feeling alright?’ she asked quietly, her throat dry from sleep, as she leaned back from the bedside table. Her hand moved back to cross his chest as his own wrapped around her waist.

‘Yeah, just can’t get comfy,’ he huffed, obviously frustrated by the random early morning energy. ‘Gonna go let Miss P out for a minute. Go back to sleep, angel, you need your rest.’

While she wanted to further investigate what was up with her tired eyed boy, she immediately felt herself yawning. She lifted her head from his chest and pressed her lips to his jaw before letting her head fall back to the pillows as she felt his weight lift from the mattress.

When she woke up next, it was to the sound of her alarm and an empty bed. She padded out to the kitchen and was greeted with a kiss to the top of her cheek and her coffee. (���I think I got the sugar to cream ratio right this time but please give me feedback, lovie.’) She shrugged off the morning, brushing off his odd early jitters with the fact that they had both been getting a lot more sleep than normal given the new situation.  

She had been busy throughout the day. It was a Thursday, her busy day, even with the quarantine. In the morning, she zoom called her advisor to check in with her more personally but also to update her on where she had gotten that week with the data she had been sifting through (being stuck outside of the lab made for good reason to finally do some data work). She did a meeting after lunch for the undergrad course she was TAing this semester. Though that discussion section had basically turned into everyone just talking about their pets and families more than talking about evolutionary theory (they needed to see faces though so she didn’t mind the chatter). She held virtual office hours after that for a couple hours (more chattering with a little bit of explaining how that equilibrium equation worked again).

So by the time her 6pm switch to do not disturb rolled around, she was more than looking forward to spending a few hours on the couch with a glass of wine and the new book she had ordered that arrived that morning.

She’d been settled on the couch for about 15 minutes and was raising a stemless glass of pinot grigio to her lips, when she looked through the big window in the living room that gave a nice view of the yard only to see Petunia wandering around but no sign of her golden boy. She looked to check what page she’d reached, mentally marking her place before getting up to look for where Luke had wandered off to, when she heard socked feet shuffling into the living room behind her. She turned her head to find the sweet face she hadn’t seen hardly at all since she was handed her morning coffee so many hours earlier. His normally bright eyes looked worried and his dimples hidden by a pouted frown.

‘Sweet pea, what’s the matter?’ she questioned, the hand not holding her novel reaching for his once he’d wandered close enough to where she sat on the couch, her left leg still folded up while her right rested against the floor, ready to get up to hug the droopy boy. She doesn’t get a chance to though as he moved to sit beside her, his fingers playing with hers almost nervously.

‘Miss the guys,’ came a quiet voice that sounded like it was coming from a tight throat. ‘And like, we’re so lucky here. And the album is doing well and the fans have pushed so much on this release. And we’re healthy and everyone we love is healthy but,’ he blinked really hard before continuing, ‘I just wanna see them. Like actually see them.’

She leaned forward to leave her book on the coffee table before moving her hand to rub at the back of his neck, her fingers working through the knots in his curls there, trying to get him to release some of the tension in his shoulders. ‘And I love being here with you and we would never normally get this much time together during an album release and I know I shouldn’t be whining and-‘

He stopped short when she pulled her hand from his and placed it against his cheek to turn his face towards her. ‘Babe, you don’t have to apologize for feeling right now,’ her thumb stroked against the top of his normally rosy cheek. ‘You’re allowed to be upset and you’re allowed to miss your boys. You’re never gone from them for this long, it makes sense.’

He opened his mouth to respond but then just nuzzled against her palm when she shushed him. ‘And I love being here with you too but that doesn’t mean I’m not bummed that my sister canceled her trip out here and that I don’t miss seeing my students every week.’

Across the room, the clatter of Petunia’s paws against the tile in the kitchen sounded out as she trotted towards the couch. Luke sniffled a little bit, and the girl he’s practically sitting on top of felt a tear against the thumb still running across his cheekbone. Petunia must have sensed the sadness coming from the couch as she jumped up and pushed herself against Luke’s legs, looking up at him for pets.

Luke blinked back tears again, his head leaning back to face the ceiling and the hand at the back of his neck moved to scratch between his shoulders. ‘I know it can’t make it go away but how about cuddles for a bit and then we can facetime everyone after dinner? See what they’re up to maybe?’ she whispered, suddenly aware of the stillness of the room.

His lips pouted a bit as he nodded and turned to her. ‘Can I lay in your lap so Petunia can get cuddles too?’

She let herself giggle softly at his request, not being able to help herself as she leaned forward to brush her lips against his pout. ‘Of course, sweet pea.’

He maneuvered his long limbs so Petunia was tucked against him (easiest access for tummy rubs) and laid his sleepy head in his girl’s lap. As one hand returned to the glass of wine beside her, the other combed through the bleached curls, softer than usual from the hair mask she convinced him to do with her earlier in the week. Though her heart ached that she couldn’t give any better of a solution to the way her sweet boy was feeling, she knew something was right by the way he quickly fell asleep, his lips pouted against her leg as he rested. She returned the glass to the side table and carefully picked up her book again, moving slowly so she didn’t disturb the sleeping boy in her lap. However, one hand did stay tucked into his hair as even in his sleep he would start fidgeting some if he couldn’t feel the lazy patterns she drew through the curls.

Later that night, as she finished rinsing their wine glasses from a late dinner, she heard his loud, bright laughter followed by ‘Baby, you gotta come see the costumes Mike and Cal got for the dogs! And bring your laptop, we need to find a pink Power Ranger costume for Petunia!’

She chuckled as she set the last glass down on the drying rack. Yeah, they were gonna be alright.

//

[prettygraceful]

what are your top 6 SH scenes?

my top 6:

2x18 pre 1st time (literally the best 1st time scene on tv- not too sexy, not too soft, just the right amount of comfortable intimacy and passion. their giggles and smiles were so beautiful for this meaningful moment- alec’s 1s time ever and magnus’ 1st time ever with a shadowhunter)

2x10 reunion (the most beautiful depiction of an “i love you” moment. alec’s sudden realization how he felt. their relief in expressing it aloud. so much raw emotion in this scene. and the pure warmth radiating from their embrace shone brighter than sun hitting simon’s face in the next scene) 

3x21 reunion (their happiness at being able to hold each other again and not wanting to let go. alec reassuring magnus that not even hell itself could separate them ever again. and alec considering becoming immortal just to get to him. the power that that has, the intelligence that that has...)

3x12 training (truly showed how they can just relax with each other. the “serious shadowhunter leader” and the “helpful, reliable warlock” can let go of their perpetual duties for a moment and just be playful boyfriends. and them christening the institute finally lol. shows the evolution from s1) 

1x12 loft talk (the palpable tension here is unparalleled. it also showed how openly and respectfully they communicated from the start- despite both being frustrated, they let the other say their piece. and this talk made it obvious that they were both aware their attraction could lead to more) 

3x16 talk (”if jace was gold, alec was silver” speech, whomst? unlike that infamous book quote where magnus devalues his own worth and only puts stock in him being alec’s 1st, this talk let alec verbalize that he loves magnus as a person, regardless of anything else. and just like magnus had made clear he’s there for alec in his s1/ 2a/ 3a struggles, it was nice to see alec do the same thing for magnus here again, as he had in 2x15. their dynamic is just so mutually supportive and so unselfishly generous) 

and my top 6 NON malec:

(since the best were all them lol- matt/ harry’s acting chemistry is just too good!)

2x07 alec/ izzy talk (perfectly displays their healthy sibling dynamic- not too distant or too close that it oversteps personal boundaries, aka jalec’s perpetual cycle. she helped him clarify his own wants and needs, and gave just the right amount of support and teasing to put him at ease)

1x01 pandemonium (the way it seamlessly wove together all the mains- except luke- and gave us a snapshot of each one’s distinct vibes as who they were as a person at that point in time- simply iconic. and the club! they could do random ones in 2b/ 3a/ 3b but not bring this one back?)

2x16 valentine/ jonathan (compelling parent issues, but make it fun! unlike 3b!jonathan’s issues with lilith or magnus’ issues with asmodeus- both of which had such blatant creepy incestuous undertones from the parents that it totally ruined those potentially interesting dynamics for me) 

2x10 loft mission squad (of course, it’s best when malec was with the squad together, but seeing as the writers let alec have tons of missions without magnus there- with the other 3 shadowhunters in every season, and with simon/ luke in s1 and s3- it was nice to have the reverse of that, just this once. i wish they had let magnus work with main squad more...) 

3x16 summon lilith squad (the parts when clace, sizzy, and jonathan were all rolling on the ground and cain shoots lilith a look like: ok then- and when clary screamed/ grabbed her neck after simon bit jonathan- were funny. quick side note, but the fact that the showrunners/ writers did not 1 but 2 rune-drama™ dynamics on the show- but framed one as bad and must be broken immediately, versus framing the other as “sweet” and must be kept forever no matter the cost, was so... hilariously hypocritical) 

2x01 aldertree (after our mains had spent all of s1 running around like a bunch of chickens with their heads chopped off, he swoops in like an evil mary poppins. anyway, he was fun while he lasted- minus the izzy arc ofc)

[ao3feed-hawkdevil]

Glided Roses (In A Sea of Envy a Name Other Than Sweet)

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by AndieFlare

In which the author had a dream about Natasha Romanov from the MCU mixed with some elements of the 616 meeting up with Logan from the X-Men and bonding over their trauma, shit goes down when Logan meets the goddamn Black Widow in a bar one day looking for information regarding that crazy Itallian-Russian-Japanese mobster gang going on in New York City at the moment - also Nastaha really wants to fuck Daredevil. Hawekye may or may not want to fuck Daredevil.

Logan kind of wants to meet Daredevil and possibly fuck too. But he also wants to find his son - who may or may not be in Japan and/or Canada and he has no clue when the last time he saw him because he

Words: 1397, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel 616, X-Men - All Media Types, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con

Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M

Characters: Logan (X-Men), Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Daken Akihiro, Victor Creed, SHIELD Agents & Staff, Nick Fury, Avengers Team (MCU), Peter Parker, Michelle Jones, Ned Leeds, Laura Kinney, Raven | Mystique, Matt Murdock, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, Frank Castle, Karen Page, Claire Temple, Brett Mahoney, Jefferson Davis (Marvel), Rio Morales, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Woman, Mobster Kingpin, Stick (Marvel), James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Danny Rand, Misty Knight, Wade Wilson, James "Rhodey" Rhodes, Happy Hogan, Tony Stark, Pepper Potts

Relationships: Logan (X-Men)/Natasha Romanov, Matt Murdock/Natasha Romanov, Logan (X-Men)/Scott Summers, Frank Castle/Matt Murdock, Matt Murdock & Franklin "Foggy" Nelson & Karen Page, Matt Murdock/Franklin "Foggy" Nelson/Karen Page, Daken Akihiro & Logan, Laura Kinney & Logan, Clint Barton/Matt Murdock, Logan/Wade Wilson, Steve Rogers/Bucky Barnes/Logan (X-Men), Steve Rogers/Logan (X-Men)/Bucky Barnes/Victor Creed, Victor Creed/Bucky Barnes

Additional Tags: Post-Captain America: Civil War (Movie), Not Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 (Movie) Compliant, Post Daredevil Season 02, I havent watched the other Netflix MCU shows, Past Matt Murdock/Elektra Natchios, Not Captain America: Civil War (Movie) Compliant, Rape Isn't between Natasha and Logan, It's in regards to their really dark pasts though, and it happens later, everyone in Marvel is fucked up, thats a fact, This fic is about open-communication and non-toxic behaviors and healing, drink water everyone, stay safe, and be healthy, i had a dream about Black Widow and Wolverine being in a relationship together, and open relationship and kicking lots of ass with their lovers, and I just wanted to write this, but i feel really sick so i'll edit everything else later, Author Is Sleep Deprived, everyone wants to fuck Daredevil, but when is that new, usually its Matt fucking everyone but this time is Matt being fucked, The tables have turned, Deadpool being Deadpool, Wade Wilson Breaking the Fourth Wall, Deadpool and Logan are like just best friends and everyone's freaking out about it, Steve may a little jealous over their friendship, Because Steve is older than Wade, and he was a commando with Logan, this was in the comics yall, im not making this up Logan was a Commando, Bucky Barnes Recovering, and people besides from steve actually supporting him, Pepper and Logan are best friends too, just shouting that out there, Pepper and Natasha and Bruce are best friends, and plot things against Tony to get him to sleep, TONY SLEEP, Tony Stark Needs a Hug, Precious Peter Parker

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[shenzhiguang]

Star Wars and the Real World: The Jedi in Real Life

You can learn the Ways of the Force

You can become a Jedi...

Here’s how:

A little backstory: who are the Jedi?

When we look at the Jedi, we see warrior monks, who possess superhuman abilities/powers through their practice of their cultivation and connection with the mystical universal energy field known as the Force, who live by a higher moral code, and serve to protect peace and justice in the Galaxy.

In their own words, the Jedi are ‘Keepers of the Peace’ and ‘Guardians of Peace and Justice in the Galaxy’ - universal servants, who “give without any thought of reward”. Serving all life, all beings, all souls in countless planets, stars, throughout the Galaxy, unconditionally.

What is the Force? In the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “The Force is what gives a Jedi [their] power. It’s an energy field that is created by all living things... it surrounds us, and penetrates us, it binds the Galaxy together.”

If we use the definition of Jedi as being a group of warrior monks, who possess superhuman powers and abilities through their cultivation and deep connection with a universal oneness energy field, who are connected through a monastic order which has a lineage process of passing down the practices from Master to apprentice, who serve to protect peace and justice throughout the realm, who are affiliated with the government to the point of interceding in conflict of the realm, including conflict resolution and negotiations, quelling uprisings, participating in civil wars on the righteous side, participating in all-out wars on the front lines as commanders of military units, protecting the reigning leader as members of his personal guard, protecting the realm from invasion, and aiding in rebellions to overthrow the government when it falls into corruption - this description could be accurately used for the Jedi order of the Old and New Republic.

What if I told you, this description could also perfectly describe the heroes and warrior monks of Ancient China?

A long time ago, in a far away land...

In ancient times, the Zen and Dao monks would devote lifetimes of studying and practicing to develop their internal energy field, their essence, and cultivate their energy centers through deepening their connection with the universal energy field, which exists within, and connects all things in countless planets, stars, galaxies and universes - known by some as the Tao, the ‘way of all life’, oneness, by others as one’s true nature, Buddha nature, and to those in a Galaxy Far, Far Away as the Living Force.

This practice is known as Xiu Lian 修炼 . “ “Xiu” means purification of one’s soul, heart, mind and body and “lian” means practice, so Xiu Lian is purification practice. Xiu Lian is the totality of one’s spiritual journey, because the spiritual journey is a purification journey.” - Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha, Tao II: the Way of Healing Rejuvenation, Longevity and Immortality, page 76.

Now we will look at the term 侠 Xiá

Xia means someone who uses power to help others in need. Xia are similar to knights errant, skilled warriors who are champions of the common people, living by a higher moral code, riting injustice, protecting the helpless, defending the defenceless, fighting for righteous and meriteous causes, fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves, often against corrupt authorities. Bringing balance to the realm. As said by master Yoda , ‘A Jedi uses their powers for protection and defence - never for attack’.

They were part of a larger counterculture to mainstream society, called the ‘Jianghu’, consisting of vagrants, vagabonds, poets, musicians, merchants, disillusioned officials, martial artists, and cultivators.

‘Jiānghú’ 江湖 literally translates ‘rivers and lakes’, for members of this community travelled - rather than by conventional methods of road - secretly, by rivers and lakes. They lived by a code of ‘Xia’ which included chivalry, righteousness, justice, loyalty, truthfulness, virtue, benevolence, individualism, disregard for status, and places emphasis in repaying kindness which one has been given. Many were often inclined to a hermit-like existence.

Xia possessed some level of cultivation of their energy field, as the cultivation of ones mind, body, energy and spirit are inseparable from the study and practice of martial arts.

For those who wanted to Deepen their connection, to harness this, to further develop their skills, gain higher abilities and possess greater powers, they would ‘go to the mountain’ to study and practice in solitude as hermits (much like Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Luke did in their later years), or go to temples to study with great masters. 

These Xia who focused on developing their powers through cultivation were known as 修者 xiūzhě, 修士 xiūshì, and 修仙者 xiūxiānzhě, and were communally referred to as the 修真界 xiūzhēn jiè , meaning the cultivation world.

The Zen and Dao monks had highly advanced martial skills, dedicating their lives to study and practice, organized monastically, living in temples and passing on their learning from Master to apprentice through lineage, and occasionally making forays into the material world, interceding in internal conflict, defending the realm against invasion, participating in civil wars on the righteous side, serving as and training the personal bodyguards of the emperor, and even leading rebellions against corrupt governments.

The Zen and Tao monks were the most advanced martial artists, and the most powerful warriors. They were also the most peaceful and balanced of cultivators, from their years of dedication to study and practice, and thus the most qualified to use this power. They only used their power for service, as was mentioned earlier. In fact, they only received these powers by being in service, and having a good record of it: Take care of and provide for the whole, and the whole will take care of us. They knew the key to living a long healthy life was to give to others without considering what they would get in return. In return, they were given the ability to serve more and more. These include powers and abilities beyond our comprehension. The key to their service lay in the balance and harmonizing of their mind body and spirit through cultivation, practices, and developing the higher qualities of love, compassion, forgiveness, humility, harmony, gratitude, service, and more, granting them access to powers that would not be given to those with less self mastery, who could use them for selfish, amoral or unrighteous purposes - anything not in greater service to the whole.

The only reason they were given these powers was for service, to offer greater service to the whole, to be empowered as greater universal servants.

How to do Xiu Lian

There is an ancient saying , ‘Da Tao Zhi Jian’ meaning the great way (of all life) is extremely simple. So simple you may not believe it!

In the words of a great Tao Master, Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha, “If you want to know if a pear is sweet, taste it.” Why not experience it and see what you feel?

An ancient practice from around the world is mantra. A mantra is a positive message with a sustained tone that can uplift ones energetic field, one’s frequency and vibration. There have been thousands of mantras throughout humanity’s history. This is Tao Song. Tao Song is a love song to heal and transform all aspects of life. As Padawan Skywalker said, Love is ‘central to a Jedi’s life’.

This is a very powerful practice.

Moving mediation

There have been thousands of moving meditations throughout history, including tai chi, qi gong, pranic yoga, and many others. To cultivate the Living Force or life Force energy, which concentrates in centers around our bodies, known as centers of the Living Force, life Force energy centers or simply, energy centers. The purpose of these practices is to develop ones internal energy centres or fields.

“Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter,” said Master Yoda

This is the highest moving mediation I have discovered: Tao Calligraphy, which is Love Art, to heal and transform all aspects of life.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ttpcpkVmAT4

This is your first step into a larger world. I welcome you.

May the Force be with you....