#make her some tea. tell her how amazing she is. he already does that but do it more.

[vickyvicarious]

Susato not meeting her dad until she was six hurts me... But also, she met Kazuma not long after? So they've basically grown up as siblings together since then. That's super cute and also makes me even madder that she didn't get a hug from him just now.

I wonder if Kazuma was living in London with his father when he was a small child. Also, his whole career being the result of a promise between their fathers? That's... a lot in and of itself.

[brucewaynehater101]

I have a really soft and cute au for Lesbian Janet that could work in any universe but I think works best in the Young Justice TV Show Universe.

See, everyone gets really confused when Tim talks about his Mom, sometimes referring to her as Mama. Tim thinks that using two different titles like that should make it Obvious that he has Two Moms but well. The Bats may be Super Geniuses but they are still Idiots. Tim is also an absolute Mama's Boy with Both his Moms. He loves them both So Much.

Oh, where is Jack you ask? He doesn't actually exist. He's the fake name and personality that Tim's Mama came up with and used Magic to disguise as so they could get Legally Married For Tax Benifits. Also to get his Mama a legal identity. Why would she need one of those? Well... as was mentioned, Tim's Mama has Magic with a Captial M. This by extension means Tim is Magic With A Capital M as well. Totally has nothing to do with Janet and his Mama sculpting him from clay and breathing life into him. Woes of pregnancy who? Not Janet that's for sure.

Also Tim does Not tell anyone that he has Magic and he doesn't show it off. The only reason the Bats found out about it is because Tim came to a meeting with Bruce and Diana went "you. Your Magic is Familure but I don't know from where." And Tim was sweating while saying, "Magic? What magic??" And after getting questioned by Diana and Bruce he Caves and tells them a half truth, "fine. I was made from Clay, like you. My Mom didn't want to go through the struggles of Childbirth but still wanted a child. Instead of adopting like any sane and rational person, she made a deal with a God or Godess. I don't know all the details but she owed them something in exchange for Me. I do know the debt has been paid already though."

The debt was simply a tea spoon of blood for the ritual and A Kiss. Janet over paid the second part by a lot.

As for how Janet met and wooed A Goddess? Well, she was on a dig in Greece when her boat she was using to get to another island was caught in a storm and washed up on a different island. The Goddess was expecting violence or anger at being stranded, perhaps even Sorrow. But no, Janet took one look at the Temple in the distance and was pushing past her saying she needed to get to the Temple because it's clearly in *amazing* condition and could bring So Many insights into Ancient Greek culture and building practice. For the first time in decades, as this Random Woman ran her hand along a pillar and started rambling about the design and what the type of collums were called, Circe felt herself blushing.

CIRCE?!?!?

FUCK YEAH.

Anyways, this is absolutely adorable. Fuck. I would love an entire fic of Janet. Here's a general plot line:

Janet hasn't ever really been interested in romance. She's tried dating a few guys in high school for appearance sake, but she usually broke the relationship off when they became too affectionate.

This is when others started referring to her as "cold." She wasn't, but few people got close enough to her to listen to her rambles about ancient civilizations, archeology, and sociality impacts of culture. She enjoyed other stuff, but nothing quite lit her up like those topics did.

In college, she did find and make a few friends with similar interests. This is where she figured out she was into women and not men. The relationships lasted longer, but she was single by the time she graduated with her bachelor's.

Her master's ends up as some sort of work study where she travels the world. She's more invested in her studies and work than relationships at this point. She enjoys learning about people's lives and cultures but doesn't seek out more than friendship.

I'm not sure if Janet has already or is working on her doctorate by the time she ends up lost on an island (or really how archeology even pays bills).

When she arrives on the island, there's a beautiful woman there as well. Janet notices this, but doesn't give a flying fuck in comparison to the architecture.

And Circe? Finds herself amused and confused by this woman who, although is into women, doesn't care about Circe's looks. Janet just keeps asking questions about Circe's life, the temple, the plants, the culture, etc. It becomes endearing watching her work late into the night with her research.

Janet is so enthralled in all that is going on that she doesn't notice Circe's continuous flirting. It's so fucking frustrating for Circe, but makes her unbearably fond as well. Janet starts to consider this drop dead gorgeous woman a close friend of hers as they "work" late into the chatting about ancient Greece, their past experiences, and their lives. Janet, who has some experience with romance but not much, even flirts back. After all, women call each other beautiful all the time and hold hands and shit. Surely Janet can platonically cuddle with her friend while Circe compares Janet's eyes to the night sky.

It's only when Janet is ready to leave that she realizes that she's willing to give up everything she's worked for, all of her findings and education, to have more time with Circe. Janet is in love with her best friend.

Also, Circe is able to get a fake ID as "Jack" due to magic and Janet's connections

[burnthoneydrops]

A Shame Indeed (c.b. x fem!reader)

pairing: colin bridgerton x fem!reader

word count: 1.6k

warnings: use of female descriptors (miss, young lady, etc)

a/n: Part II to this post for colin! also a continuation of this series! i hope you enjoy and a reminder that requests are open! (both in general and for my 200 celebration :)) )

The Bridgerton drawing room is a wonderful net for beautiful sunlight. At least, that is what you gather while sitting there early one morning, a few weeks into your new role as governess. No main member of the family is awake, just the staff that keep the house afloat. It is rather peaceful, and you are grateful for the moments of solitude away from your room where you have piles of old curtain fabric surrounding you. As you finish stitching two panels of a Hyacinth size dress together, there are footsteps traipsing down the carpeted floor, alerting you of someone else’s arrival. You’re quick to your feet, lest it be a Bridgerton and you appear disrespectful. Though you have gained their trust and appreciation, it still feels as though someone might pull you back out of this dream scenario at any second. 

“Ah, good morning Mr. Bridgerton,” you nod, smiling lightly as Colin appears in the doorway. 

“Good morning Miss Y/N. It is rather early is it not? Is Hyacinth even awake yet?” He asks, looking down the hallway before walking closer into the room. 

“Alas, she is not. I figured wasting time while awake rather silly, however, so here I am”.

“With…” he looks behind you, back at the couch, and his eyebrows raise in confusion as his head tilts to the side. 

“Oh, those are curtains that Mrs. Wilson was going to have thrown out. There was a stain on them, apparently, but I have yet to find it”. 

That does not seem to lessen Colin’s confusion. 

“And what exactly are you doing with them?” 

“Hyacinth has been begging to go to the modiste with Lady Bridgerton and Miss Bridgerton, but the focus is on those who need new dresses for the season. So, in the absence of the actual modiste, I figured I could stand in and make her a new dress. It is, however, a surprise so please do not tell her,” you look between him and the curtain, hoping you hadn’t just spoiled your plan. 

Instead of verbally responding, Colin drags his fingers in front of his lips and twists an imaginary key, signalling his sworn secrecy. You laugh quietly, before turning to sit back down with your work. Now that you no longer have to fear the undermining of your surprise, you are free to work on it in the open, or at least in front of Colin. As a member of staff passes, Colin orders tea and scones, muttering something about how if the two of you were going to stay awake you might have some fuel. One thing you have learned throughout your few weeks is Hyacinth and Gregory’s love for mischief is rivalled only by Colin’s love of food. You say nothing, choosing to politely nod in agreement instead as you create the puff sleeves of Hyacinth’s dress. The scones and tea are brought quickly, you assume already prepared. You don’t think it will ever fail to amaze you how on top of everything the people who run Bridgerton house are nor the fact that you are now a part of that. 

“Do you care for cream or jam first?” Colin breaks the silence, almost startling you. 

“Oh, um, do not feel obliged to offer me any Mr. Bridgerton”. 

“Colin, please. We did agree to get to know each other on more adult terms, did we not?” 

“Well, I suppose we did. But that does not remove anything in the series of respect and class differentials Mr. Bridgerton”. 

“Yes, but if I am insisting, and you work for my house, then you must listen to me. Yes?” He looks quite pleased with himself as he pours milk into his teacup. 

“Fine, Colin it is. But if anyone asks, you are to inform them of your wishes immediately. I will not have people thinking I disrespect this house voluntarily,”. 

“Yes ma’am,” he laughs, “now, cream or jam?”  

The conversation carries on easily enough between the two of you, and for a second you forget yourself. You forget that you are inside the previously terrifying Bridgerton home, making clothes out of old curtains and drinking tea with one of your employers. It feels easy, relaxed, and you wish that you could perpetually stay in this moment. The warm sun on your back is the same that makes Colin appear glowing, making his laugh even that more heavenly in appearance. You pause, internally slow blinking and hoping that you’re not physically translating that on your face. You did not just call Colin Bridgerton’s laugh heavenly, did you? You push the thought out of your mind, remembering there is no place for thoughts like that while doing your job. 

That is until Lady Bridgerton makes her way into the drawing room and pauses at the sight before her. You notice her before Colin does, standing at attention immediately, dropping the dress down on the couch beside you. Colin stands cooly, walking over to greet his mother with a soft hug and a light kiss on the cheek. You do not think you’ve seen him do anything with much more force than that since your arrival, and you wonder if he is that gentle with every person he meets. Quickly checking that train of thought and registering it unhelpful at this current moment in time, you look back solely at Lady Bridgerton, apologising for the possibility that you had any part in waking her. 

“Oh no, my dear, it was not you,” she reassures you, choosing not to question why she found her third eldest and her newest hire alone together, but rather allowing Colin to excuse himself with the claim that he is to meet his brothers for a round of fencing. “May I ask why you have some of our old curtains in your possession?” She asks instead, taking Colin’s previously occupied seat on the couch across from you. 

“Oh, Mrs. Wilson said they were to be thrown away and I couldn’t bear the waste of perfectly good fabric, so I fashioned Hyacinth a new dress,” you display the work you had completed during your conversation with the third Bridgerton boy, trying to be prideful but fearing the response all the same. 

“How thoughtful of you,” Lady Bridgerton smiles and you secretly sigh in relief. Though you had never pegged Lady Bridgerton to be cruel or patronising in any way, some of your previous employers had not been as kind, so you always secretly fear the worst. Your letters to your mother would describe as such, the growing anxiety that every well-to-do mama that you serve under will be exactly like the last. As much as you continually remind yourself that the Bridgertons are different, those thoughts do love to linger. 

The afternoon sun brings a welcome break to your lesson with Hyacinth, who immediately insisted on wearing her new dress when presented with it. She looks lovely wandering around the garden, running across benches in the lightly patterned fabric which makes her easier to spot as well. Though that had not been your intention while making the garment, you have to admit it is a welcomed bonus. That child certainly has enough energy for all the ton twice over, so being easily seen is a necessity when she could run off at any moment. She had been dying to show you what she had observed in Gregory’s dance lesson and requested that you acted as the female so she could take Gregory’s spot. You curtsey as low as you can go before placing your hands on her small frame, bending at the knees ever so slightly so her hands can rest at a comfortable position. With no music to accompany you, Hyacinth takes to counting the steps out loud and you have to bite the inside of your cheek to suppress your laughter. One misstep has Hyacinth scolding you, though not entirely in earnest as the situation quickly crumbles into a fit of laughter between you both. The sweet girl sits next to you on the garden pathway, the two of you holding your stomachs as you laugh heartily. 

Colin stands at a window a floor above the gardens, overlooking the entertaining spectacle taking place before him. A persistent smile etches its way onto his face as his hands rest behind his back, grateful that you are down there and otherwise preoccupied so as to not witness his very obvious infatuation. He does not entirely know when his thoughts about you transitioned in such a way, he just hopes it is not as obvious as he feels it must be. Soon, he realises he is not the only person watching, as his mother has joined by his side, glancing down at what has captured her son’s attention so. 

“She has quite the way with the children,” his mother comments, continuing to glance at the two of you rather than addressing her son directly. 

“You chose well,” he agrees, looking quickly at Lady Bridgerton before continuing to smile at the sound of your laugh climbing its way up through the window. 

“A very kind soul indeed,” Lady Bridgerton sighs contently, turning then to look at her son. “With a rather large, loving heart as well. It would be a shame to let that go to waste”. With no further explanation, she turns and walks away, leaving her son in the sunlit spot on the carpet, confused. She did always have a way for reading her childrens’ minds, as well as their hearts, even when they could not conjure up their thoughts themselves. 

What a shame it would be, he agrees mentally. What a shame.

[portgasdwrld]

Strawhat reactions to a chiropractor or massage therapist joining their crew? (Sfw) I know they get injured and could use it.

I love those random ideas lately 😭helps me out if my writer block💕

📂Strawhat + chiropractor/massage therapist reader joining their crew

Mostly them reacting to you proposing them a session

Luffy

He’s so fucking excited. He’s jumping everywhere, begging to be your first client. He’s already laying down in your office to have his body cracked, but then you realize as you do it that his body is literally made of rubber and it’s impossible for you to work on him. When you tell him the news, he’s whining and tells you to try again😭 He’s all pouty so you decide to massage him and that put him out to sleep real quick. He went from sulking to sleeping. When he woke up, he commented about how good this was and truly he never felt this alive in a while.

Zoro

He would totally refuse at first and complain about how he doesn’t need it and how he only needs to rest a little (a good nap), and he will be fine. But then you actually try to convince him to do it, as you saw how much his body had to go through with his training, the battles, his poor sleep position… He finally agrees only after Chopper tells him how it can better his performance and make him feel more relaxed. He barely admits that it did in fact made him feel better, but now he jumps to the occasion whenever you propose it 🚶🏻‍♀️

Nami & Robin

The girls are so freaking happy especially Nami. She pretty much asks you for a session whenever she feels sore after working hard on maps or when she had to fight. She chats to you about life and tell you some gossips. She loves to make conversation and treat it a bit like a spa day.

Robin was down to try it, but she usually use her devil fruit if she feels sore somewhere and need to release some built up tension, because of stress or battles. Basically, she never needed someone for that, but after Nami told her how amazing you were, she gave it a try. She’s mostly silent and take this time to relax her body and empty her thoughts.

Usopp

He’s a bit scared at first because he heard some people talk about horror stories at the chiropractor. He heard some people got their bones cracked with no going back to normal or how some doctor were secretly psychopath 💀💀💀 To say the least, he really didn’t see the appeal to risk his life like this 😔 If you poke fun at his ego, he might do it just to prove it to you that he isn’t scared (his legs are shaking the moment he enters your office). He has difficulty relaxing which put you off , You have to wait for couple minutes, make him sips some relaxing tea. When it finally happens, he’s bragging about how cool it is and how everyone should do it🙄 there is legit nothing to be scared off pfff???

Sanji

I don’t know why, but I get the feel Sanji would somewhat be shy 😭 When you ask him if he wanna have a session to help with his stress, he would just look at you like 😳?? He would try to make analogy to food, like it’s a bit like how he hit(?) the meat before cooking it so it’s tender, but in that case it’s gonna make him relaxed. You kinda just stare and nod because whut 😭 He honestly could use it with all the cooking he does and the fights. He loved it but he got flustered a lot. He was red-shy when he left 🚶🏻‍♀️

Brook

He’s a skeleton.

Franky

Finally FRANKYYY, this man was BORN for this. He is so excited and is so talkative. He asks you when you started and why did it became your profession. He pretty much tell you to only focus on the back of his body because it’s less solid than the rest of his cyborg body. So you went in for a massage and he’s really vocal through it. As it ends, he tells you he’s happy you joined and he will be a regular which makes you laugh because you two are literally on the same boat lol 😭

[essycogany]

SonAmy Headcanons

Because why not.

This is how I personally see their relationship. I’ll try to keep it somewhat accurate to how they’d act canonically. I’d say where they are now is great, but I’d like to add a few things. Some of these may or may not be influenced by other amazing creators.

You are free to steal if you want.

Sonic and Amy mostly act like a couple in private areas or when they think no one is paying attention. They might tell a few of their friends, but often try to keep things discreet. Even if their overall relationship isn’t different in a third person’s perspective.

Tails: “You two sure you’re not still friends or are you actually together?”

Sonic And Amy: “Yes!”

Sonic’s the most chill and casual boyfriend and shows a good amount of affection. Amy is an overjoyed and loving girlfriend who shows a huge amount of affection.

Amy does her best to not tell most people about her and Sonic. Making an effort to call him her “best friend.” Sonic doesn’t mind it much, even saying it’s “not a big deal.” Leaving Amy confused.

Sonic tells whoever he feels like telling that Amy’s his girlfriend without thinking and thinks it’s funny when she’s shocked about it.

The hedgehogs are unsure of what normal couple standers are. They usually already know what works for them. Except who they should tell.

Sonic shows affection by kissing Amy on the hand and hugging her. When feeling extra, he carries her and takes her out on a run. Amy shows affection by constant cheek kissing, hugging, and ear rubbing. (which he pretends to not enjoy but does.)

Examples:

These and basically everything that happened between them recently are what I have in mind in terms of physical affection.

Instead of kissing they touch each other’s cheeks.

Sonic (being a casual boyfriend) puts his arm around Amy’s shoulder indistinctively in public.

Both hedgehogs forget how they got together. All they remember is it happening.

They enjoy having tea with Cream in order to hang out more. And to spend time with Cream of course.

Amy instantly starts cooking more food after Sonic finishes eating.

Sonic and Amy love gardening and cooking together after defeating Eggman.

Amy admires Sonic’s knowledge about plants, guitars, and books. Sonic admires Amy’s optimistic side whenever she geeks out about silly stuff.

Their brief arguments stems to worrying about one another or what cake tastes better.

Sonic’s favorite times with Amy are when he teases her and she chases after him.

Amy laughs at Sonic’s jokes. Even when they’re not funny.

They both find bungee-jumping romantic and relaxing.

Amy and Sonic plays with each other’s quills when they’re bored.

The best dates are when they’re on dangerous adventures. Sometimes dates aren’t fun when nothing crazy happens. On those days, they go find trouble to be satisfied. But normal dates can be cool if it means they get to travel together.

Amy mostly sends gifts on holidays and Sonic gives gifts when she doesn’t expect it.

Sonic only dresses up when Amy reminds him. Amy doesn’t mind if he forgets because she ends up buying him outfits. She even makes Sonic a red hoodie and he wears it a lot.

When apart for a long time, they write each other letters.

Sonic randomly comes over Amy’s place at any time of day without warning. She acts as if she doesn’t like it, but really enjoys the company of her boyfriend.

On movie nights, Amy and Sonic always forget how long Sonic stays and ends up sleeping on the couch together with one head on top of the other. The same thing happens when they go outside for a “short run,” and end up sleeping outside.

The blue blur’s way of saying “I love you” back to Amy is by using sign language or saying “right back at ya.” He’ll eventually start saying “I love you,” later on. Which surprises Amy to no end when he does it out of nowhere.

The romance Sonic and Amy have isn’t only romance, but an updated version of their friendship. The ability to still be their own people even when in different places. Sonic and Amy are a power couple whose love for adventure strengthens their love for each other. The hedgehogs are equally as happy as when they were close friends. That is what keeps them attached.

That’s a rap! This most likely will never happen, but I don’t mind. Them officially being friends with crushes on each other is stellar and I’m satisfied with it.

[forgetyoursingalongsandlullabies]

I’m thinking about the TMA S4 Q&A where Alex asks Jonny “Who knew that Jon liked Martin first, Jon or Martin?” And Jonny answers “Georgie”. I’ve already made my statement on Georgie knowing Jon had feelings for Martin before Jon did. My current thought is that this particular question was one that Alex himself asked Jonny, it wasn’t one of the Q&A questions asked by the audience which means to Alex’s mind there is a world in which Martin knew Jon had feelings for him before Jon even knew. And to be honest that would make so much sense as to why Martin put up with Jon’s shitty behavior towards him for so long and stayed so loyal to him. Like yeah the man definitely has a humiliation/degradation kink or something but also maybe he knew there was something there and just knew he needed to nurture it.

I’m on record saying Jon developed feelings for Martin in season 2 but I also think it is possible that Jon thought Martin was at least very cute upon first laying eyes on him. I think in season 1 Jon tries very hard to be a professional and masked his uncertainty and fear with arrogance and condescension. Ordinarily Jon would think it is unprofessional to talk shit about his assistant on tape even if he doesn’t like him, except that Jon is actively working to not like Martin and the best way to convince yourself of something is to keep saying it out loud. On Martin’s first day in the archives Jon saw this sweet man chasing a dog and first thought ‘Oh no he’s an idiot and I have to be his boss’ but he also thought ‘Oh no he’s cute and I have to be his boss’ so he takes that initial disapproval and dials it up to 10 and just rolls with it to mask and dilute the moment when he thought Martin was a cutie patootie and try to never have that thought again. But we all know that Martin is a lot more perceptive than he lets on and is also a manipulative son of a bitch. Jon is not an amazing liar and maybe Martin saw some part of Jon protesting a little much and thought oh yeah this guy is into me and Martin developed his mild S1 crush. By the time Martin had his first encounter with Jane Prentiss he had let go of the inkling that Jon might like him too and thought Jon actually does hate him but when Jon offers to let Martin stay in the archives to protect him Martin is just kind of like Oh it’s on. So going forward from the moment Jon has Martin move into the archives Martin is flirtier and bolder with Jon.

Through season 2 when Jon is obviously going crazy with paranoia Martin just pushes himself in closer to Jon. First of all he gifts the man the ashes of his enemy as if that’s normal! But also Martin brings Jon tea and hovers around him during lunch and talks to him casually and kindly when nobody else does and makes it Jon’s idea to go to lunch with him even though Jon is supposed to be suspicious of him. He nurtures Jon the way someone would a rescue cat, being kind through the hissing and scratching until you get slow blinks from them and they nervously make sure you’re sitting there to guard them while they eat.

By season 3 when Daisy is interrogating Martin she tells him that everyone she’s spoken to tells her that Jon and Martin are close. Just how did that happen to the extent that any given person at the institute who is asked would say so, at a time when for all intents and purposes Jon was actually pushing away everyone else who knew him? Martin was working hard and he knew what he was doing and he also knew it wasn’t a lost cause. To digress just a moment, when my mom was first dating my stepdad (whom she has now been happily married to for 20 years) he was being kind of noncommittal and on-again-off-again but she would say to me all the time “He loves me he just doesn’t know it yet.” And me being 7 I thought she was crazy but she was right! And honestly in this theoretical world this is exactly how Martin approached things.

All of seasons 3 and 4 for Martin were simple acts of faith, love and loyalty. That charged conversation in MAG 102 that I am OBSESSED with gains quite a lot with the added subtext that Martin has known Jon has feelings for him for a while and now Jon is also starting to realize it too and maybe Martin knows Jon knows! In season 4 when Martin is pushing Jon away with a stick it makes so much sense that he knows Jon has feelings for him because he knows that he has to work hard to keep Jon away. If he thought it was just about Jon wanting information from him he might have approached things differently but he actually took steps to make sure Jon was getting information from him by leaving Jon tapes. He just knew that Jon would pull him too far away from The Lonely which he was now committed to. Like, if your sort of ex-boss sort of friend wants to talk to you sometimes I don’t think that’s going to stop anyone from being lonely but Martin for sure knew by S4 that if he let Jon in, The Lonely plot would be done for. Not only would Peter’s plans be shot because Martin would commit himself to being with Jon and Jon would fully reciprocate but also Peter would definitely take it out on Jon. When Jon pulled Martin from The Lonely I don’t think it would have been enough for Jon to love Martin and also for Martin to love Jon, I think Martin had to know that Jon loved him. So when Martin said that Jon didn’t need him he probably did believe that but he also knew that Jon loves him already so being able to really See Jon just reminded him of what he already knew.

I love this possibility and in fact I now fully do believe that Martin knew Jon loved him back by S4.

[moon-and-ocean-child]

Five times she spun a tale, one time she bore her heart. (1/6)

VEILGUARD SPOILERS (Eventually.)

Crow!Rook, eventual Rook x Lucanis, Elf, She/Her, Rogue. (Julia de Riva)

Part 1, Part (2)

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“Rook, I’ve been wondering something lately…” Bellara mentioned one night over dinner just as she finished serving the stew their sleep deprived crow friend had prepared ahead of time.

Their leader approached the Veil Jumper with a kind smile and a pitcher full of water, serving her cup as she did the rounds. “You’re free to stop wondering then, what is it?” Rook answered, this time serving Emmrich, who thanked her under his breath as he sat down.

“You’re a crow.” The woman said, matter-of-factly, looking at her boss directly, who let out a disbelieving chuckle.

“Wow, I may not be the "Demon of Vyrantium", but I would’ve hoped you caught on sooner.” She answered in good spirits, leaving the water on the table and grabbing a bottle of wine from the kitchen. “Red, Neve?” She offered.

“Please.” The mage answered as Bellara laughed and raised her hands, attempting to defend herself. Lucanis let out a deep sigh, not being the first time his fellow crow had poked fun at his reputation.

“No, no! I knew that already! Just…You don’t speak much about it, about you as a crow, we know Lucanis is specialised in mage contracts, right?” She explained, a not-so-well hidden notepad sitting on top of her thighs as she spoke. “And you have no trace of an Antivan accent either! I’m curious…” The elf added with a big smile, hoping to have something that would inspire her for the latest chapter of her serial.

“Ah, right…Well, you’re not bound to hear much about me, that’s sort of the point of what I do.” She replied with another easy smirk as she poured some more wine for Davrin after he pointed at his cup. “I am as good with a dagger as any other crow, and a fantastic shot, if you ask me, but given my other very obvious qualities…” She added while raising a hand to caress the bit of hair that escaped from her bun falling over her delicate elven features with a cocketish smile. “And my undeniable charm.” She put a hand on her chest as she spoke with emphasis, getting a soft chuckle from some of her companions. “Viago considered I’d be much more suited for infiltration work, I trained specifically for it.” She finished by offering some more wine to Lucanis and Taash, but the first had opted for his trusted coffee, and the second shook their head with a mouthful of stew.

“Mierda, full infiltration?” Lucanis mentioned, raising his head to look at her with a grimace. “Those lessons are eternal, I was never much good at them.” 

“Yeah, they are, you’re lucky you weren’t trained on seven different Thedosian accents until a native couldn’t tell you apart, my friend.” She smirked at him with a hint of pride, finally sitting on her spot at the head of the table and raising a hand to count. “Orlesian, Ander, Nevarran, Tevene, Fereldan, Rivaini and Starkhavener.” She finished by blowing her hair out of her face with a tad of defeat, remembering the never-ending lessons. “I can also speak enough Elvish to pass as Dalish if needed, but the lack of vallaslin makes it somewhat challenging.” She wasn’t about to tell her she’d use make-up in the past because she imagined it would be offensive, but a crow does what a crow must do to finish a contract.

“That is amazing! Have you had many contracts in other countries!? Did you infiltrate royalty parties!? Oh, how did you join the crows!?” The questions started flying out of her mouth at the speed of light, getting a good laugh out of both crows, which was cut short as the last question reached Julia’s ears, turning into a devilish smile just as Harding brought a cup of tea to the table for herself and audibly groaned in excruciating pain.

“What’s wrong?” Taash muttered, swallowing their food as fast as they could, half rising from their chair, slightly worried at her discomfort.

“Please, not again!” She pleaded, getting a barking laugh out of Rook.

The leader grabbed her cup and took a deliberate sip, the smile never leaving her lips. “Why of course, my darling Bel, I would LOVE to tell you the story of how I joined the crows.” She answered, her tone of voice as dramatic and pompous as she could make it, getting a few raised eyebrows from the table.

“Did I…say something wrong?” Bellara asked, suddenly self conscious given the turn of events.

“She never tells the story straight!” Harding raised her arms, exasperated. “Varric and her used to go back and forth on their “Bianca’s origins” and “How I joined the crows” stories, it was never ending.” The dwarf kept on with her tirade, but they could all see she was trying not to smile as she finally sighed. “I must’ve heard at least 5 different tales by now.” She waved an arm in her direction to emphasise her offense, but Rook kept smiling from ear to ear.

“Nonsense, I have never told a lie, not once in my life, I’m innocent, your honor.” Rook answered, crossing her chest with her index finger, making Davrin scoff in the distance.

“I’m sure your victims would disagree.” The man spat back, taking a pointed sip from his cup, a challenge clear in his eyes, never being quick to let the Antivan crows get the last laugh.

Their leader leaned forward on the table, still as amiable as ever, her eyelids lowered into a smoldering look, and added very slowly. “Dead men tell no tales, my dear Warden.” to which Lucanis let out a satisfied chuckle and raised his own cup of coffee.

“I’ll toast to that.” He responded as Rook raised her own cup with a conspiring wink, making the man look down, a bashful smile on his lips. Davrin wasted no time letting out an annoyed grunt at their alliance.

“Now, silence, all of you…Bellara asked a question, and I mean to answer.” She turned to the elf with renewed energy, and Harding sank her head into the table, a suffering moan leaving her lips. “You see, it was a dark moonless night…”

And that was how they were all (reluctantly) delighted that evening by the thrilling story of how Julia “Rook” de Riva planned and executed the most famous heist no one had ever heard of, in which she single-handedly took down two dozen guards, lockpicked her way through the heavily bobby trapped Antivan central bank, stole a million Andirs, kissed the girl, and had Viago on his knees begging her to join the crows.

It was fair to say, surely no one would make the mistake of asking her again.

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I'll be lucky if I manage to finish the other 5 stories, but I loved this one so much, I had to post it.

[mayajadewrites]

Sweet Secret (Levi Ackerman x Reader)

Pairing: Levi Ackerman x F! Reader CEO Levi Ackerman coming in hot. I've been wanting to write a CEO Levi/Sugar daddy Levi story for a hot minute. Enjoy! Summary: You needed a job. Ackerman Inc was hiring for an in house assistant for none other than the CEO: Levi Ackerman. He's known to be essentially the worst to work with, you decide to take the job and take on the challenge that is Levi Ackerman. Will your relationship remain professional, or will their be monetary value added to the stakes? Or possibly even... love? ao3 Chapter Ten: Falling

The next morning you and Levi find yourself at the breakfast buffet, the warmth of the sun kissing your tanned skin. You have 3 more days in paradise and you're soaking up all the warmth while you can. 

Since last night, Levi has been a bit softer with you. You woke up wrapped in his arms, feeling his heartbeat against your chest. You almost didn't want to get out of bed because of how peaceful he looked. You studied the dark circles under his eyes, thinking about how he probably doesn't sleep much. If he does, it's short lived.

"What did you want to do today?" Levi took a sip of his tea. You eyes scan down to his upper body - his chest dressed with a linen white shirt with two buttons undone.

"Hm..." You tap your chin with your index finger. "Can we look at the shops? I saw some cute trinkets there that I think my sister would love." 

Levi nods as he dabs his lips with his napkin. "Tell me more about your sister."

"What about her do you want to know?" You tilt your head to the right. Levi has never really shown that much interest in your personal life, besides things that he already knew. 

"Anything."

"Well, she's 18 and very independent." You take a sip of water. "She's always been rambunctious and causing trouble, but I'm always there to pick up the pieces. I've been taking care of her since she was 6."

"6? So that means you were 16?"

"Yeah. I... left my parents and took her with me." 

"That must've been a lot for you." 

"Some days I don't remember how we even survived, if I'm being honest. My only goal was to get Alexis a stable home. I finished high school and took college courses through computers at our library. We stayed at a shelter until I could find us a cheap apartment."

Levi is absorbing all of this information. His eyes never leave yours, making sure you know he's listening. "You're very strong." He paused and looked towards the water, the ocean air invading his nostrils. "I'm sorry you had to go through that."

"Nothing to be sorry about." You smile at Levi before pressing your lip gloss wand to your lips. Levi watches as you lather the clear, glittery substance on your pouty lips. His eyes wander to your curvy figure - your black sundress caressing every dip and curve on your body. "Did you enjoy breakfast?" You break his stare.

"It was... average. The tea could've been better." 

"Is there a place that always makes your tea right?"

"Yeah. It's in Japan." 

"Of course it is.

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"Levi, look at this!" You walk into one of the shops in the hotel. This hotel has a fucking mall inside of it, something you never thought you would've ever experienced. "They have vintage teacups!"

Levi put his hands in his pockets as he browsed the teacups, taking in all of the detail. You've never seen him so focused on something, so you're proud of yourself for bringing him in here. You watch him, feeling your heart beat a bit faster. 

None of this is real.

This is a transaction.

Snap out of it.

"Do you see any that you want?" You bring yourself next to Levi. He glances down at you.

"I do. I'm having them sent to the house." Levi handed the cashier his black AMEX card. "I've only seen them in Japan."

"That's amazing." You smile at him. Your gazes catch each other and the both of you can feel your hearts skip a beat.

Levi clears his throat to break the tension that you're both feeling.

"Where to next?" 

"I saw some cute bags over there." You point at a store across the way. You know Levi enjoys the luxuries of life, so why not indulge a little?

As you walk in the shop, Levi's large hand presses to the small of your break. 

No affection outside of the bedroom, You remember him saying. You decide to test the limits- wrapping your arm around his bicep. His arms are a weakness of yours - the muscles look like they were carved by Greek Gods. Levi didn't move you, nor say anything. 

"Aren't you two a beautiful couple?" The saleswoman said. "Are you looking for anything specific?" 

"I like that bag." You point to a small, soft green structured bag thats in a display case. It was gold hardware, simple but so elegant. Levi nods in approval.

"We'll like that." 

"We do free monogramming/engraving, did you want to do that?"

"Yes." Levi answered for you.

You raise your eyebrows as Levi walked toward the register. "You stay here." 

As you wait, you watch Levi again. You feel your heartbeat quickening as his mouth moves when he speaks. You don't hear any words but you're engulfed in... him.

The slight tan in his skin, the way his shirt bellows over his muscles, the way his eyes are drawn to yours every other minute.

Is this what falling in love feels like?

Levi brings the bag over to you, smiling to himself.

"Why are you smiling?! What did you do!" You peek into the bag.

"Open it and see for yourself." Levi shoves his hands in his pockets.

You gently take the bag out of the bag, looking at the engraving that was done on the bag. 

You see a simple L in the center below the straps. "L for Levi?" You smile at him.

"Do you like it?" 

"I love it." You press the bag to your chest, unsure if this a moment where you should hug him.

"I'm glad." He nods. You put the bag back in it's bag, gazing into his eyes. You're both almost hypnotized by each other as your bodies get closer.

"Levi," You breath, almost feeling his nose on yours.

"Mm?" He whispers as he presses his hand to your hip.

"I thought you said no affection outside of the bedroom." Your big, doe eyes land on his.

"Today we can ignore that rule." He gently takes the bag from you as he pulls your body into his. His hand trails to your ass, giving it a squeeze as his face leans into yours.

Your lips touch and it feels like a fire has been lit inside of you. This isn't a frenzied kiss, nor is it a peck. Levi moves his lips with purpose, taking care of every inch of your mouth. He squeezes your ass again, massaging it gently after. You wrap your arms around his neck, fully letting yourself fall into him. He pulls away gently, kissing your lips, nose, cheek, and forehead before turning to be on your side. 

You still feel the ghost of his kiss on your lips and you know you want, no need to feel that sensation again. Your core is already feeling needy as he takes your hand and laces his fingers with yours. 

Levi leans down to your ear, pressing his lips against the shell of your ear. "You knew what you were doing with that sundress, hm?"

"I don't know what you're talking about." You giggle, pressing your hand to his forearm.

"If we weren't in public I would be-"

"Would be what?" You turn to him, pulling a hair behind your other ear. "Tell me what you want to do to me." You whisper, letting your lips hover against his as you turn to him.

"New rule." Levi pulled your hand as he started walking. "No dirty talk in public." He cleared his throat. 

"Why?" You pick up your face as you look down and see exactly why that new rule has been enacted.

[florencetypemaniacs]

How would the Ro's react if someone was flirting with Mc?

(In crushing and dating stage)

I already did the crushing stage right here.

RELATIONSHIP STAGE: COUPLE

💛 Marcel

It would depend; he trusts you completely, so Marcel wouldn't be bothered, but as soon as the other person gets too close or you look uncomfortable, he is by your side. 

"Excuse us, I need to see my girlfriend/partner/boyfriend for a moment."

Marcel's voice was tight but still quite friendly, even as his smile was almost tiger-like as he stared at the person who instinctively backed away a little. Marcel doesn't even wait for a response from the person, as he takes you by the arm gently until both of you are in private. 

"Are you okay, darling?" He touched your cheek. "They didn't bother you too much; I can go out and talk to them for you. Make them leave you alone." 

🧡 Margaret

It would take some intense flirting for her to notice, not because she isn't paying attention but because she wouldn't realize that the other person was flirting with you, but once she does, she is jittery, like she drank five cups of expresso due to her nerves. 

Oh, poor Margaret, she would awkwardly stand between you, hating how jealous she is feeling but just watching the conversation like a tennis match. 

She would place her hand in yours under the counter, worrying if you were going to leave her. 

If you were to flirt back, that would absolutely break her; she would have to excuse herself and go break down in the other room

❤️ Owen

Owen would just put his arm around you, which would be surprising. Owen isn't the PDA type, but he would be that day. 

The person looking at Owen's size and muscles backed away a little, but if they were to continue talking to you, he would just stare the person down as he kissed your cheek, hugging you from behind, and whispering in your ear. 

Every so often, he would say little jabs at the person, not overly aggressive but enough to make the person get the hint to hit the road before Owen hit their face. 

If you were to give him a worried or confused look, Owen would just raise an eyebrow at you as if acting this way was completely natural.

When the person finally leaves, Owen would go back to normal, leaning against the counter. If you were to question him about it, his only response would be

"I don't know what you're talking about, Lass/Duck/Lad."  

💙 Rosemary

If Rosemary and you are a couple, then she has gotten over her relationship truma, has complete trust in you, and doesn't feel the need to be the center of your attention, even if it bugs her just a smidge. So unless the person is making you uncomfortable or bothering you, she wouldn't do anything besides glare at the person flirting with you. 

When she saw a sign that you needed help, Rosemary would tell that person to get out. 

"Alright, sweetheart, I think it's time for you to go." Rosemary said, her voice dripping with something dangerous as the person backed away a little. 

"What? I just got here. Plus, me and this lovely-" 

Rosemary squeezed your cheek, interrupting the person. "Ah, they are sweeter than sugar, aren't they, but as they are MY lover, I say you should take rejection like a champ and get the hell out before I take you out by the ear like a kid." Rosemary said brightly, watching as soon as the person ran out of the shop. 

The next thing you know, Rosemary pulls you into a deep kiss. "Now that that is over, why don't we have a nice cup of tea?" 

🩵 Tai

Yeah no. That's not happening. Tai would be so jealous, like smoke coming out of ears jealous. 

Insults and berating about whatever the person was talking about would fly out of his mouth in such a way that it would leave you even amazed. Tai would have that classic, stoic look on his face before he drove the person away with his comments. 

If you were to question him about it, he would blush a bright red. "They were flirting with you as if I weren't standing right here; what did you expect me to do?" 

Tai would mumble about the person under his breath for the next hour about anything really—all negative comments, of course. 

💚 Zane

Honestly? It is likely the same as the crushing stage, where he tries to kill the person flirting with you. 

Although one thing is different, Zane isn't waiting for you to turn around before he gets in a person's face.

"Get out." Zane hissed like a snake. 

The person looked taken aback. "Excuse me? Dude, you can't just..." 

The white in Zane's eyes disappeared, replaced with black that matched the iris, making the person cower and jump back in surprise before running out of the store.

Zane then put you on the counter, placing himself in the middle of your legs before pulling you into a deep kiss then.......dragging you to the bedroom. 

[prettypei]

“SOMETHING HAPPENS AND IM HEAD OVER HEELS.”

plot: things they do that make you fall for them even more; fluff!

reader: gn! Reader

pairings: zhongli, childe, kaeya, itto, kaveh

warnings: none

(a/n): inspired by the lyrics of Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears!!!!!

✰You and ZHONGLI were at a small cafe in Liyue, both listening to a storyteller telling tales about “the two brothers who buried their pet dog” and “the girl who didn’t cry”. The audience mostly consisted of small children, but you and your boyfriend didn’t mind. He’s sipping on a cup of oolong tea as he listens intently to the story, smiling in a peaceful manner, and you’re amazed at how calm he can be when he’s drinking his tea. He raises an eyebrow at you, noticing you staring at him. “Is something wrong, love?” “No, nothing at all.”

✰CHILDE’s smiling at his mother while he scrubs the plates for her. “No, really ma, it’s fine I’ll do the dishes for you.” You had just finished a meal with childe’s family in Snezhnaya, and Childe was offering to clean the plates. His mother smiles and pats his head. “What did I ever do to deserve a son like you?” She jokes, chuckling while going up the stairs and into her bedroom. Soon, there’s only the two of you in the kitchen. “I can feel you staring.” Childe says, his back facing you. “What? Is your hot boyfriend too much to handle?” “Nah. I think it’s cute you’re a mama's boy.” You grin. His ears turn red at your words.

✰You were out admiring the view of Mondstadt from starsnatch cliff when you feel someone cover your eyes. You shriek and tumble in the grass, while your mysterious attacker laughed as you brought them down too. “KAEYA????” You exclaimed. “Who else?” KAEYA chuckles, uncovering your eyes. “B-but I thought you were on a mission?!” “Ah, fuck that. You’re more important to me.” “You snuck out to see me?! Jean is gonna be so mad.” “Worth it though. I’ve been too busy lately, haven’t even see your face today, cutie.” “Well… thanks, cheesy.” You sit up from the grass and smile at him. “That’s so Kaeya of you, babe.” “I know, I know.”

✰it was another day in Inazuma with ITTO battling younger kids for beetles, but this time, surprisingly, he won. "HAH! Take THAT you little-oh god you're crying." Itto immediately rushes over to comfort the kid who'd he'd won against, assuring that he would bring him lots and lots of candy and lots and lots of toys while you watched in the distance with amusement on your face. "Hey-hey look, don't cry! I-it's just a beetle fight, not worth crying over." The kid keeps on crying. "U-ugh fine! I'll give you my beetle...." The child's eyes lighten up by the mention of this. "R-really?!" "I guess..." You see an elderly lady watch on in the distance, smiling. Itto then jogs to you who's sitting under a tree. "Ready to go baby? I've already lost another beetle to the kids due to pity..." He groans. You chuckle and get up, wrapping your arm around his waist. "That was nice of you to do that though." "What do you mean?! I'm ALWAYS nice!"

✰You were walking in Sumeru, searching for your boyfriend, KAVEH, only to find him arguing with a client. You wanted to surprise him with some books about architecture that you got for his birthday, but he seemed a little...busy at the moment. "I'm TELLING you that the door is designed to be like this! It creates a perfect symmetry with the roof!" "But, well, don't you think it's a little too...flashy?" "FLASHY???!" Kaveh exclaims with an incredulous look on his face. "Y-Y-You hire ME and-" "W-wait, isn't that your lover, (name)?" The client then points at you who was about to go. And Kaveh...boy, Kaveh eyes light up, and his demeanor does a one-eighty. "(name)!" He shouts, rushing over to you and engulfing you in a hug. "Hup! Oh-uh-Kaveh!" "Did you want to see me? That's so sweet of you!" "Actually, I wanted to surprise you with these gifts I got for you-" "Y-you did?" He's over the moon now, scanning through the books you got him. "T-these were the ones I told you about! I-You-I-" Kaveh is blabbering now, smiling and grinning at you. "I like your smile." You say. "what?" "Your special smile! The one you save for me." He then goes on to smile that smile again. "Hello? Guys? Still building my house?" The client says in the distance.

[egypquotes]

Hiiii, I've been seeing your content for a while now, and I think it's great, could you tell me the headcanons you have of the Egyptian gods,especially from Taweret, I love reading them😈

*pull up a chair* oh boy, this is gonna be long. How much time do you have?

Just to let you know, I don't responsabilize myself for how many hcs I have here but im so happy you asked it

Ok, this is a little long and I have more. Press at your own risk

• Osiris and Isis raised Anubis from a baby because Nephthys was afraid to raise him near Seth. Seth was extremely sad about this separation, but refused to ask for his son because of his proud

• Ironically, as the years passed, he became closer to Seth than to Nephthys and still had the good education his uncle and aunt gave him.

• Horus and Serket married after he took the throne and had Hapi, but they never saw each other as a couple and they became good friends over the years. When Horus asked for a divorce to marry Hathor, Serket was happy to help prepare the wedding

• Tawaret and Thoth love to bet on the gender of the pharaohs' babies, the two have been tied for centuries

• Shu loves crafts and sometimes makes small souvenirs by hand for others. He says they are from Tefnut.

• Ra has a perfect memory and yet he still gets his children's names wrong

• Anubis is the kind of guy who just gets tired and leaves a place. Sometimes he does this during conversations and never brings up that again.

• Tawaret and Bes are very close and they often help travelers with small children together, especially if a woman in the group is pregnant. This brought them very close and he always makes her laugh a lot with his jokes.

• Hathor cries at romance movies and likes to randomly quote her favorite scenes. But she is really into mystery series and will give huge speeches about them.

• Heka never ceases to be amazed by humanity's medical advances. Yes, he already knew the cure for this disease, but isn't it amazing that they discovered it too?!

• Thoth loves the color purple and light blue, his outfits are always in this palette.

• Anput started wearing her hair in braids after seeing some foreign women wearing them. She looks stunning

• Osíris is the kind of father who would send a good morning message with flowers and a loud audio in the family group

• Isis and Tawaret are good friends. Tawaret helped her during her pregnancy with Horus, and Isis is extremely grateful for everything. They go out for tea and gossip about the pantheon.

• Hapi and Imseti are very close and are partners in crime. If you see them both running in any direction, go the other way.

• On the other hand, Ihy and Kebechet are a very well-behaved and calm duo. Despite being two children, literally, they are both very easy-going and spend much more time talking than being chaotic

• Horus and Anubis get along very well and see each other as brothers, but neither of them will admit it. Anubis is Horus' right-hand man and always helps him make decisions for the pantheon.

• Khnum sometimes makes personalized statues of the gods he doesn't like and then crushes them. It's therapeutic.

• Tefnut and Nephthys are very sensitive, sometimes they meet and talk about their feelings to make it easier to deal with them.

• Seth and Isis are a great duo, but they can't stand being around each other for too long.

• Nefertem, Sekhmet, and Ptah are a good family and are very close. Even when Ptah and Sekhmet are having a hard time due to their different personalities, they still put Nefertem first and appear at social events together. It's a little chaotic at times, but he makes her smile in a way no one else can.

• Duamutef has an appreciation for music and has learned to play all different types of instruments.

• Ma'at rarely appears to the pantheon, too focused on her work in the Duat to maintain order and peace. She appears once every few millennia, so she and Thoth always go on cute dates and enjoy the few hours they have together. This time apart has never affected either of them, as Thoth is also very busy, and they are a very much in love couple.

• Bastet is definitely a daddy's girl and loves to rub it in her siblings' faces.

• Khonshu has a collection of pictures of the gods falling/making weird faces for fun

• Anubis and Anput are very affectionate and they will stop appearing at some pantheon event to simply be together.

• Qebui likes to race with gods from another pantheon, like Hermes, and the results are between acceptable and chaotic.

• Heka and Apollo are friends and sometimes hang out together.

• Wadjet has caused at least three fights among the pantheon by accidentally saying something too loud.

• Nekhbet is the type of person who doesn't like you and say it on your face

• Heqet is a very sweet and kind goddess, but she is also very gossipy and loves to know all the news of the pantheon.

• Seth, Sekhmet and Sobek are a chaotic and rude trio, but they trust each other a lot. Trust me, you wouldn't want to be against their team

• Nefertem and Seshat are very intelligent and calm gods, but they have -1 IQ when they are together and even laugh in the wind. Osiris don't let them sit together during meetings because they kept disturbing Horus with their laughter.

• Nut is a complicated goddess at times. She is a good mother and grandmother but loves a bit of chaos so her reaction is unpredictable sometimes

• Gebe, on the other hand, is really firmer in his principles. It's easy to know how he will react to certain things and generally the gods feel comfortable talking to him. When Gebe gets angry, which is very rare, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happen

• Kebechet is attached to Anubis and learned everything from him, which she is very proud of. Physically, she looks a lot like Anput.

• Khonshu and Ihy really like each other. Sometimes Ihy sneaks out of his parents' house to show Khonshu her new songs. Khonshu travels a lot, but he always brings back a souvenir for Ihy.

• Bes is a great cook and listener. Unintentionally, he became a therapist to several gods because of this.

• Ptah and Khnum sometimes get together to create their sculptures together, but they don't talk much. It's a nice, peaceful silence

• Naunet has a terrible fashion sense and no one has the courage to tell her that

• Bastet is great at gymnastics and likes to use artistic moves during combat. She confuses Seth with this, especially when they are in the middle of a battle.

• Nu can appear in a physical form and interact with other gods, he just chooses not to do so because he is too lazy to interact socially and does not want to get involved in the frequent chaos of the pantheon.

[foreverjustaplace]

The Bear, Season 3 PREDICTIONS

OKAY! So with The Bear premiering slightly earlier now, I wanted to go ahead and get my predictions (and maybe some delusional wishes) out on here because I just saw the still where Syd and Carmy are drinking tea after Carmy gets out of the fridge and I definitely had Syd being there when he got out of the walk-in. I never did get my fanfic out before the new season (although who knows. There’s still time!) so I hope I’ll still be in the headspace to finish it after I see the new episodes!

I would LOVE to see everyone’s predictions, too, so add them in the comments or create a post and tag me!

My Predictions:

Let’s start with Sydcarmy first. Oh, hell. This season is going to be one that drags us through all of the emotions. It’s already giving angst galore from all of the promos. A lot of us are worried about this ship, but I have to believe that while Storer may have not initially been on the sydcarmy train, we have a believer in Calo and loves love. We’ll be okay but it’s not going to always be pretty. We’re about to go through it, 100%, but I think the arduous emotional jouney will be worth it in the end (the end perhaps not being this season…). 

As mentioned, I predicted to myself that Syd would be waiting for Carmy when he finally is freed the walk-in refrigerator before I saw the image. To add to this, I believe this will be a very tense moment. Syd is incredibly disappointed with Carmy, but we’re going to get a hellava moment between the two in the very first episode. This moment is going to show just how deep Syd’s love (and I actually do mean in the friendship sense here) runs for Carmy. Despite Carmy already fucking up by not get the fridge fixed, we will get to see Syd give Carmy more grace than he deserves. But she is going to be skeptical as hell of him. He is going to seemingly change overnight and ignore all healthy ways of coping and go straight into this maniacal version of himself. 

They are about to put us through a Sydcarmy fight for the ages after Carmy does his whole partnership shit. But when I tell you this is going to remind us of the most dramatic romances we read on our Kindles, I mean it. Imagine this trope as one of those whole ass agreement list things that one or both of the romance leads (in a friends to lovers, especially) have. The agreement is done when the friends have an insane, amazing friendship and there’s more there, obviously, but they’re afraid to admit it. Sometimes they truly don’t even know that they like each other! In the case of Carmy, he is so avoidant of all of his feelings, he doesn’t even allow himself to think he likes her in this way. And even if he does recognize it, he certainly doesn’t know how to properly channel that into a romantic relationship with Sydney but he is 100% cognizant of the fact that he doesn’t want to lose her. That he CANNOT lose her. This agreement is done under the guide of a professional work agreement, but what he is proposing sounds more initamiate this just a work agreement. I honestly think it’s going to be jarring because on one hand Carmy believes this will lead to a star, but on the other hand what he’s trying to do starts to look and sound more like a non-platonic relationship.  

There is going to be a DREAM sequence that will make sydcarmy shippers happy. I just have this feeling or maybe this is me in delululand. Look. There were one too many damn dream sequence jokes for me to not take it seriously. I’m always a big believer that dream sequences should go big or go home; in fact, I’m trying to go through all of the dream sequences I’ve watched before in my head right now. I can’t think of one that did not involve kissing OR the wake-up-right-before-they-kiss moment at least. Think back to last month’s Polin (Bridgerton). I hope we get the kiss but I’ll even take the latter. BUT I’m going to go big and say that this may not even be a all heated and sexy dream. Um. What if it’s a Sydcarmy wedding!!!  

Syd and Carmy will sit next to each other at the funeral. There will be some comforting hand holding that is going to put us in a chokehold. I think Syd cries and Carmy comforts her. 

Ya know how Carmy helped Claire move whatever the hell furniture last season? Yeah, we’re gonna see a parallel of the moving thing when he helps Syd. We’re gonna get a Sydcarmy moment inside Sydney’s apartment and they’re going to talk about the future. This will be a great scene and will be use in all the future edits for sureee. Fantasyland me wants Carmy to say some shit like, “Syd, I don’t even know why you didn’t just move in with me?” “Carmy, use your head. You have one bedroom ? ? ?” “I would’ve taken the couch, nbd.”

Carmy sees Syd’s tattoos. I hope!! Perhaps this is in the dream sequence? Or maybe they have an actual conversation. Carmy tells Syd what one of his tattoos means. She does the same. But, forreal, this is a headcanon for me. 

To end the season, Syd and Carmy forreal do something that makes it hard to deny they are 100% in the platonic love category. They kiss and there is a conversation that rivals the under the table scene. Richie is the one who helps them get to this point. 

Sydney makes the decision to step away from Carmy a bit. Does she go to Ever? God, I hope not. But I think her health problems are going to be crazier (PLEASE STORER do not make her sick!!! I beg you!) and she can’t deal with Carmy’s shit any longer. I honestly think we’re going to see the season span months and the angst will be rough. Hopefully it’s one of those, “Three Months Later” things so we don’t actually have to see it. LOL Just get me to the end. 

Carmy is about to piss everyone off. I think we’re going to see Tina, Natalie, Richie, Sweeps, even Pete get into it with him. 

There will be a good number of flashbacks this season:

*Mikey in his last few months, weeks, and/or days leading up to his death 

*But also we’ll see some fun, sweet memories involving Mikey. Moments with Richie, Nat, and Carmy.

*Carmy as a chef before The Beef/The Bear. I’m so looking forward to these! 

*We are finally going to see Syd’s mom in flashbacks! 

Emanuael and Carmy meet. Syd’s dad will not like Carmy. He’s not gonna be impressed at all. They are going to talk and Carmy is going to do everything in his power to convince Emanuel he will be better for Syd and that she’s everything to him. Emanuel is going to give him some advice to win over Sydney. 

Richie is going to start dating and at least semi-successful. I think his redemption arc is still happening and specifically related to his relationships. Not gonna lie, I do actually like the idea of Jess and Richie and so I’m going to keep that in the mix and say Richie is the one who sets up Syd with the Ever guy. Richie will attend Tiff and Frank’s wedding. 

Syd and Marcus grow so much closer. Syd is going to serve as a supporting, loving friend to Marcus. They’re going to bond over the dead mom club. It’s going to be wonderful to see their friendship.

Donna is there for Nat. Perhaps she goes into labor and Donna is there to ease her nerves. It’s a wild moment for sure but a pretty poignant one. 

Luca. Dude. I don’t even know. I LOVE his character. I want him to, like, I’d love for him and Marcus to hook up. That would be the absolute best. Hell, I’d really love for Luca to be Sydney and starting flirting with her and with get to see jealous!Carmy! (PLEASE!) but I’ll settle for some flashback scenes. I guessss. Perhaps Luca comes help out at The Bear? I’d love that.

I’ve seen a lot of people say that The Bear will struggle greatly and close. I cannot deal with this LOL. I don’t want this to happen so I’m not going to predict it, but I think there will be some struggling. 

Tina’s story is gonna be emotional. Her journey into the kitchen is going to be one that happens because she desperately needs a job. We’re going to see her with Luis’ father. We are going to see her with Mikey. We’re going to see that she has always been bright and so capable. 

Claire. Man. I don’t like that she is even in this season, but I appreciate a great story and don’t think we can fully wrap this whole thing up if the walk-in fridge breakup was it. Fak is starting to get on my last nerves with his matchmaking shit lol but I think we will see Claire in at least a slightly different and enhanced light. Chris Storer is intentional in everything he does and I don’t believe for one second this doctor can be so surface level. Carmy may have this guilt eating him up and his trauma keeping him from  wanting anything good, but ultimately Carmy doesn’t actually want her. She’s meant to represent this nice person and serve merely as (physical) relief. But I don’t even know. I don’t think she and Carmy are endgame at all. I want Claire to tell Fak to stop his nonsense. I want her to understand her worth and not go back to Carmy after he said all of this shit about her (and not just because I love Sydcarmy but because I’m for the girlies knowing their worth!). 

What I would really love to happen is Claire cursing Carmy tf out. I’d love for Claire and Syd to have a one-on-one conversation and Sydney says something that exposes how she feels about Carmy to Claire. Awkwardness ensues. 

Okay. Damn. I started typing and I couldn’t stop. It was as if I was ten years old again and typing my predictions for the upcoming Harry Potter book. Dang. Take me back to those days! Those prediction threads were unreal. Tell me your predictions! 

[novelmonger]

I always love looking at written English materials in anime to see if they actually got anybody to proofread anything before putting it on the screen, or just figured no one in Japan can read English or something XD

This is a page from the book Holy Knight that Oz, the protagonist of Pandora Hearts, is studying intensely while his servant urges him to take a tea break:

And I transcribed it below the cut, because I'm apparently just that bored.

"Then, do you say that you are the way of my sword(?) inferior to that man?"

Edwin smiled aggressive and gazed at Edgar. Although it turned out that it is shining with the pupil appropriate for a mischief, it dared(?) hae turned a blind eye to Edgar.

"I have not said such a thing."

Edgar retorts calmly.

"I have said that Mr. Harvey is a very dangerous person. You should not be concerned with this incident."

Edwin attached the sigh lightly.

"You are given to worrying as ever. Do you believe the rumor about that fellow by no means?"

"Rumor-----. It is talk that Mr. Harvey is protecting Magician Veronica."

Edgar continued the talk, thinking.

"I have met the woman who declares her selves Veronica before in the village of Forster. No less than five years are already a front(?) talk."

"Yes."

"Edwin has learned out whether interest was charmed."

"I knew that you had such woman travels for the first time. Tell in detail."

"It is not much talk."

Edgar answered seriously.

"Veronica was a famous old woman in that village as a fortune-teller who hits well. Although I also had you divine."

"Did you have you divine?"

He was taking interest in Edwin clearly. It seems that he is whether to forget completely, such as a thing of the Harvey baron who must be main subject.

"I am surprised. It is that you had such an occult hobby."

"Well, I also believed neither fortune-telling nor a spell. Until I meet you."

"Why does my talk come out?"

That fortune-teller guessed the encounter with you right.

Edwin raised eyebrows above one eye and looked at Edwin.

"Well."

"And she said further. When you meet the magician who bears his name, it is involved in a great evil."

"I see."

Edwin ducked the shoulder.

"But it will be thought that the fortune-teller was using the name of Veronica? Isn't Veronica of being in a Harvey because generally the talk that she is a […] beauty of black hair? It cannot say anything only in your talk."

[…] fortune-teller's old woman is more that I am Veronica […]

questions?"

Edwin isn't satisfactory.

"It is interesting to bewilder that […] stopping the duel with him.

It has agreed on Edgar with expression which […]

"Even if I am going to stop Mr. Edwin about the art […] that it is useless."

"It is such a thing." It is such a thing. Not master evil may fall on us even if, it is ending, […] cut and throw away."

Edwin winked brightly. Edgar could not but smile at the smiling face again, though it felt uneasy.

The white highway continued so that a plateau might be crossed. Edwin and Edgar are continuing driving a horse, with a mouth bolted. If this way is followed at this speed, it should be able to arrive at a Harvey baron's mansion in half a day. But, something ahs noticed both of amazing(?) things. Clouds hang down to the sky very low, it puts, and solar whereabouts is not known at all. There is no wind and, as for chirping of a bird, the voice of an insect cannot be heard, either. Even if scenery goes how far, it is unchanging, and it becomes the feeling which is running the same place for a long time. It was not able to be judged whether it is made to only make it such feeling whether such a place is actually run by some ways. Edwin opened the mouth previously.

"Is it said that it is said that the black hair of Veronica is wonderful, Edgar?"

"Yes>"

The subject which is completely unrelated to the concern which he has held suddenly was shaken, and Edgar was asked back involuntarily.

"Black hair?"

"Yes. Do you have met Veronica? Tell me the talk to a slight degree.

Edwin winks at Edwin menacingly. Oh, all right, Edgar has been convinced us(?).

Its head is bowed in assent lightly and it begins to tell in the tone which can be heard a little unnaturally.

"It will be a front that I met Veronica for five years or more. It seemed that she had driven the name as a fortune-teller and was very prosperous in a certain village."

"Yes."

"However, I knew her true character. She was Veronica of the black hair feared by people as a magician who manipulates a devil. Of course, since it attached neither whom nor imagination that the person of such a tradition has disguised himself as the fortune-teller in the remote village etc., it was wholly pleased with her fortune-telling."

Although I felt that the wind blew faintly, the way which neither Edgar nor Edwin notices was carried out.

[…] is right? It is about the black hair of Veronica that I want to hear it. Probably, […] the fortune-teller. Was the rumor true?"

[…] The fascinating deep-black color at that time is still printed on […] does not leave it, although the divine message which I have

[logan-fields-official]

Hola, I'm back for more food. Can I request a poly sbg (again.) with a fem reader who is like Wonyoung from Ive (and she's an undercover singer and they all find out because they searched up her group name because they heard people *cough cough *Barron* talking about her (yummy)

Literally crazy I remember seeing this request from other creator!!! I might come back to this and add some small headcannons for each person. I’m quite new to actually writing so this is probably gonna suck, Anyways!!! WARNINGS: bad grammar? Bad spelling? Cringe?

G/N = Group name

SBG Main Six x Singer Reader!

Aiden, Ashlyn, Ben, Logan, Taylor, Tyler, and Y/N sat around a table in the cafeteria, a crowded space. Y/N, known to them as a talented artist with a passion for music, was concealing her true identity as a K-pop star. The group often joked about how she could be famous one day, completely unaware of the truth. 'Seriously, Y/N,' Aiden said, his blonde hair glinting under the cafeteria lights. 'You’ve gotta stop with the 'someday' nonsense. You’re already amazing at singing. Just admit it.' Y/N laughed, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear. 'Maybe someday, but not yet. I just want to enjoy my time here with you guys.' She smiled at the group. Suddenly, the deafening laughter from outside interrupted their reverie. It was Barron and his goons, making their usual rounds. Logan's worried expression deepened as he caught snippets of their conversation. “Did you hear about that undercover K-pop star? They say it’s that Y/N girl. Pfftttt can you believe it? A loser like that famous? It’s hilarious,” Barron scoffed, his tone dripping with disdain as he flicked his hair back. 'Wait,' Ashlyn interjected, her slate green eyes narrowing in focus. “Did he just say… that Y/N…. As in you Y/N?” Ashlyn points at Y/N “is a k-pop singer?” Logan and the rest of the group pause, before Logan speaks up. 'He’s talking about Y/N? What makes him think that? I mean you are a really good singer Y/N I just feel like if you were a k-pop singer we would know.” Aiden, despite his already upbeat demeanor seems to perk up more at that. 'You? A K-pop singer? That doesn’t surprise me. I mean you were always a good singer.' Taylor, ever the bubbly one, immediately perk up and looked at Y/N. 'You’re a K-pop singer? That’s so cool! What songs have you released? Are you apart of a whole group or is it just you? Are you the lead singer?' Y/N use to being bombarded with questions easily answered each one. “I’ve released a couple of songs, I’m apart of G/N, and I’m the lead singer.” Ben picked up a pencil and started to write in his notebook. “I think we should keep an eye on Barron. He might try to use this against you, but if he does then we’ll confront him and threaten to tell the coach. That should make him back down. He doesn’t want to lose his spot on the team.” Tyler scoffed, his eyes alight with sarcasm. “Right, and while we’re at it, let’s just invite him to tea while we’re at it. Have you met Barron? He thrives on chaos.” Y/N looked at her friends, feeling a swell of gratitude. “Thank you, all of you. I just don’t want to deal with anymore fans and paparazzi then needed.” Just then, Aiden spoke up his eyes filled with some mischievous and excitement. “So, if you’re a K-pop star, can you teach us a dance, Y/N? I could go for some moves! Just picture me on dance floor doing Body waves or finger guns!” Logan chuckled nervously, glancing at Barron and his group. “Maybe shouldn’t focus on dance battles with them around?” And a light laughter bubbled up from the group at Aiden’s and Logan’s comment, Y/N felt a flicker of hope. Maybe fame wasn’t as daunting when surrounded by people who truly cared, even in the face of people like Barron. This felt like her safe space, and she would do everything to protect it.

AIDEN: lierally your top fan. has all kinds of merchandise related to your group/you. He goes to pretty much all your games and you bet ya he gets a backstage pass as well. helps you do things like fix your outfit or do your eyeliner before your concerts. Bro will quite literally buy you so many accessories he thinks looks nice with your outfits and if anyone ever brings you or your group up he immediately goes 'yeah that's my S/O isn't she so cool!' Is offended for you whenever he hears someone doesn't like your music like what? His S/O that's crazy they make wonderful music!

ASHLYN: Ashlyn doesn't seem like the type to really like music in general unless it’s a quiet instrumental song, so she might if your songs have a calming beat listen to instrumental versions of your songs. As we know Ashlyn does dance so I feel like she would when she's not worrying about the phantom dimension watch and give input on your choreography as well as maybe show you a move or two she thinks fits good. Ashlyn would have a reaction to people bringing you or your group up around her she more like 'yeah that's my S/O.' Ashlyn probably wouldn't go to your concerts not that she doesn't support you it's just that her ears are sensitive and i don't think she could handle a concert even with her headphones.

BEN: As we know Ben loved to sing and still likes music and he gives vibes that he listens to just about everything so there's a good chance he'll like your music and even if he doesn't he'll still support you big time. 100% goes to your concerts and if your songs are appropriate enough brings Lily with him. Speaking of Lily you and her 100% write some mini songs together and sing/dance to them for Ben. And we saw Ben doing Ashlyn's hair he would do yours as well. Anyways back to concerts I feel like Ben would always have stuff for you with him like water, snacks, extra hair ties...etc.

LOGAN: Logan is also the kind of person to listen to calmer types of music so if you manage to fall into that category then he most likely likes your music and if you don't he'll still support you. He's the sweetest supporter and goes to some of your concerts. And when I say he goes to your concerts even if it embarrasses him he will wear merchandise to them. 100% has at least one small Keychain of some sort that relates to your group that he brings with him every where. Can and will name multiple of your songs. Wouldnt be much help in hair or makeup, but we've seen this boy dress he can help you absolutely slay your outfits. When people bring you up around him, he most definitely flushes at least a light red and ends up saying something like 'o-oh? Y/N yeah that's my S/O, isn't she so cool?'

TAYLOR: Another one that's just your biggest fan. Has a bunch of your merchandise and has no shame in wearing them out in public. She tries to go to as many of your concerts as she can and sometimes forces Tyler to go with her. She'll always do things like help with your hair, outfit, and makeup if you ever ask. Tyler 100% knows some of your songs by heart and will sing/dance to them with you. She'll watch you practice and loves to help you write songs as well as think of dances for them.

TYLER: Probably doesn't listen to your music often but he does support you and gives his honest opinion on if he likes your music. he can and will help you do your hair for shows or just in general. He won't admit it but if you look through his room he has at least a little bit of merchandise of you. Taylor ans Aiden tease him so much about it and he denies it as best as he can, but the blush on his cheeks says otherwises. If anyone ever brings you up he's the type of person to go 'oh your a fan? Name five songs' and though he claims to not like your music he can proudly named more than half the songs you've released.

[sl-newsie]

American Woman (Thomas Shelby x American OC) Ch. 33: Discovery

Masterlist: https://www.tumblr.com/sl-newsie/739551758747090944/american-woman-thomas-shelby-x-american-oc?source=share

“I don’t like this, Finn.”

We both peer around the corner at the gathering Shelbys. Another typical family meeting. But this time it’s more arguing rather than making progress. Obviously more drama happened at the wedding but I have no desire to pry. What I am concerned about is the inward crumbling of this family.

“‘S not the first time we’ve squabbled,” Finn points out.

“Matthew 12:245, every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. Now John is pissed at Arthur, Polly’s pissed at John. And Lord knows what Thomas’ mood will be.”

“It’s fine,” someone mutters from behind us. Speak of the devil. “You can stay, Finn. Verena, please wait outside.”

Thomas brushes past me and herds Finn into the room, shutting the door behind him. At least he asked nicely. I know this is not my concern and he’d tell me if I was in danger. Still… I wish there was a way I could help. Maybe this stew will smooth some wrinkles out.

I set the table and lay the pot of stew out to cool. It’s been twenty minutes and the muffled shouting tells me Thomas is clearing things up. I hope. If I know him he’s putting business before family and that will only kick the can further down the road.

The doors open and John is the first to come out. He keeps his head down and slumps into a chair at the table. He still looks cross, but I don’t care.

“Do not expect sympathy from me, John. You brought it on yourself. Normally I save this discussion for Thomas but I do not make exceptions.”

He wants to say sorry but, like all Shelbys, is too stubborn to do so. Arthur walks out next and instead of looking grouchy he seems to be having an internal struggle.

“Want some food, Arthur?” I ask softly.

He doesn’t hear me and mumbles to himself. “‘M not soft.”

My mouth presses into a line. “Thomas said that, didn’t he?”

He nods and sits down next to John. “Said I’m going soft. To save the Bible for Sundays.”

“That son of a bitch,” I mutter. “I’ll-”

“Whoa,” John mocks. “Watch the tongue, Steenstra. Maybe you’ve changed too.”

I dry my hands on a towel and pitch it across the counter to vent my anger. “More than I’d care to admit. Has Thomas gone home?”

“Yeah.”

“Very well. I can wait until tomorrow. Time for dinner!” 

I clap my hands and gesture for the others to join us. Polly lets out a tired groan and rubs her temples. Hopefully something a little food can fix.

“Stew smells amazing, Verena!” Finn smiles.

The other three hum in agreement, already scarfing down the meal. Take that, life. I can still be useful without having love! It’s a little lonely, but still good to see how it makes people happy.

Another day, another dollar. Or pound, that is. Thank God Polly lets me go early and invites me to visit Ada with her. Not sure why. Only that she’s meeting someone for a 'special project.’ Whatever that means.

“Who’s in there?” I ask Ada once Polly shuts the door to the drawing room.

Ada sips her tea. “A painter. He’s doing a portrait of Polly. So, are you going to the dinner?”

I frown. “What dinner?”

“Shelby Foundation Charity dinner.” She sees I’m still confused and waves it off. “No matter, you’re welcome to come even without an invite. I’ll sneak you in if I have to.” She rolls her eyes. “God, it’s going to be so boring. Please say you’ll come!”

Her frantic begging does its job to convince me! “Alright, alright! I’ll go. But what should I wear?”

She sets down her tea, takes my hand, and leads me towards the door. “Come with me. We’ll leave Polly to her project. We are having a girls’ day and going shopping.”

Um, that’s not- I really don’t- I guess I’m being forced into a shopping spree. Ada makes a call and in five minutes a car pulls around the corner. Half an hour later of her chatting about Karl and trying to have a normal social life, we end up empty-handed.

“I’m sorry, Ada. I’m not a good shopping partner. Even my mother will tell you that-”

“A-ha!” She points to a store window across the street. 

Ada, I’m not going to dress up in an elegant gown or skimpy flapper dress- Oh my. This one’s different. A deep serene blue dress with ruffled half sleeves and gorgeous lace. A satin sash snakes around the well-figured waist and ties in the back. 

“Is it-?”

“It’s Dutch!” Ada tells me. “It’s a sign, Verena! You have to wear it. You will wear it. Come on!”

She drags me inside the shop straight to the counter. The poor girl behind the register tenses up as if Ada’s pointing a gun at her.

“Hello. I’m buying that blue gown in the window.”

“Th-That’s display only- Ok! Ok.” The girl changes her mind when Ada tilts her head. “One moment.”

She walks out to retrieve the dress and I give Ada a look. “That wasn’t very nice.”

Ada peers straight at me with determination. “Verena. You are a prime, suitable bachelorette who deserves to show off at the dinner. Thomas may have overlooked you but I’ll make sure no one else will.”

Bachelorette? Is that why-? But before I say anything the girl walks back with the dress in a bag. Ada takes it graciously and hands her a handsome tip. We exit the shop and all that’s racing through my head is why I’m going to be wearing this dress.

Show off. Look pleasing. Is that her plan? Get me in the dating world and have me married too? I understand her ambition to boost my confidence but the thought of diving into meeting other men does not seem uplifting. Is this how others think? Done with one man and onto the next? I’m just getting over Thomas. Can’t I let myself be happy being alone?

Ada’s voice pulls me out. “Are you coming back to my place?” 

“No. I- I’ll go put my dress in my closet. Keep it safe. Maybe catch up on some needlework.”

“Really?” she asks, disappointed. “Don’t you ever go out? Socialize?”

“I’m not a Shelby, Ada,” I argue. “I’m not a gangster who walks into any pub and drinks whiskey every night, partying with strangers. My quiet life may seem boring to you but it’s enough for me.”

“I’m just saying there’s nothing wrong with trying something new-”

“I did. I came back here two years ago and tried to- Tried to…”

Ada takes in a breath. “You tried to reach out to Tommy. And now you don’t want-”

“Don’t want to talk about it,” I cut her off. 

Her eyes soften and she purses her lips. “Okay. Um, thanks for shopping with me. It was nice to have a normal day.”

I offer a weak smile and turn away. Back to the house. Back to a stable routine away from disappointment. Because that’s all people do. Disappoint you. No matter how hard you try it won’t be enough. 

“Verena, wait up!”

No. No. No! Not again. What happened to having a married life, Thomas? It’s simple. You go to whatever meetings you have, threaten a few spineless bastards, and go home to Grace and Charlie.  Why does chatting with me fall into your schedule?

He takes a pace next to me, hands in his pockets. “So. You’ve been traveling these past years. Been busy, eh? Busy with matters outside Shelby Company?”

Oh God. It’s happening.

“I’m not planted in Birmingham,” I say matter-of-factly, still looking straight ahead. “There've been matters in other places. You’ve been occupied too.”

“Other places?” he repeats. “What kind of business?”

I keep my voice calm. “My own family’s business. I’ve been visiting relatives.”

“Right. Your own family. Such as the Irish mafia?” 

There it is. Thomas abruptly grabs my arm and pulls me to the side of the street. My heart spikes and fear takes over me. Perfect, just perfect. Am I the new threat to him? He’ll never trust me again.

“You're connected to the Irish mob, and that didn’t seem important enough to tell us?” Thomas hisses. “Yeah, Grace told me everything.”

Of course Grace told him. No secrets between spouses. Or at least not from her end. Thomas has a plethora of secrets but she’s more than willing to blab about what gossip she pries out.

“I’m not a member!” I reject his accusation. “It’s my mother’s side, and she left the mob when she married my father. I didn’t tell you because I don’t want to be treated differently. When people hear who my family connections are they tip-toe around me like I’m a live grenade.” 

Thomas lets me go but still keeps his pierced eyes on me. Same as usual. Now I’ll be added to his list.

“Does that change anything?” I ask softly. “I'm still me. I'm still the same person you knew ten minutes ago. I’ve kept them away from Birmingham so you could work. Uncle Colon admires your progress because he too is a self-made man.”

Thomas takes his hat off and runs a hand through his hair. “What bothers me is that you kept it secret. Anything else I should know about?”

I love you. “No.”

“No threats, no murders, no lovers?”

I shake my head sternly, my gaze never faltering. “Nothing.” Why would I tell him?

He thinks for a moment. “Your family-”

“The mob is only from my mother’s side,” I repeat.

“Doesn’t matter. They look out for you. But if there’s anything they can’t do that I can-”

“I’m not looking for anything, Thomas.”

“Then why are you still here?” he asks with a slightly higher tone.

I gawk at him. “You made me stay.”

He scoffs. “I didn’t make you. You accepted our job offer!”

“I stayed because of your job offer! What else am I supposed to do? Go back home and work under the watchful glare of my moeder?”

More Dutch slips out. I don’t care! 

Thomas steps back, mouth slightly open. “Right. Well. This discovery’s given me another idea.”

I huff out a stiff laugh. “Always thinking.”

“How would you like to act as my representative for foreign relations? You’re American, you’re used to a melting pot. Dealing with all kinds. Think you could travel around on our behalf?”

I raise my eyebrows. “Me? A single woman, traveling alone?”

“You’ll have an escort,” he assures like it’s obvious.

Is this a way to keep me employed or a way to keep me far away? If I’m officially seen as an advocate of the Peaky Blinders then no man will dare to even look at me. God must be laughing. How ironic. Working for the man I love but can never have. But what other choices do I have? There’s nothing for me at home except working for vader. Uncle Colon might have an opening but moeder will never allow it. The Shelbys are beckoning me towards their toxic shenanigans once again.

“Very well. I accept.”

Thomas grins. “Wonderful. How do you feel about negotiations with Russia?”

“Anywhere but there. I will not give up my family’s grudge so easily. If you want to risk business with them then that’s on you. Keep me out of it.”

He smirks and we start walking again. “You sound like Grace. She doesn’t like this extension either.”

A hint of darkness clouds my thoughts. “Maybe she’s right.”

@meadows5

[trashboatprince]

I got a request for Fourteen and Shaun, and I've been looking for a good excuse to write something with them!

So, there will be mentions of books and audio stories because I LOVE the extended universe stuff for Ten and Donna.

As always, I write Fourteen with they/them pronouns.

On with the fic!

--

Shaun yawned loudly as he wandered down the stairs of the UNIT home his family was temporarily staying in. Donna was already off to work at this time, Sylvia was at her own home, same with Wilf, and Rose was at school.

Leaving Shaun, who didn't work until the evening, alone at home.

Well.

Not actually alone.

Because there was an alien inside the kitchen, staring intently at the toaster, as if it was challenging them. "Is there... an issue with the toaster again?"

"It burnt my toast." The Doctor pouted. "I put the dial on the exact timing for it to be perfect! And it came out black! Also, good morning, Shaun! Did you want any tea? Donna's got everything ready, you just need to start the electric kettle when you're in the mood!"

Shaun blinked, the mood changes on this guy still took him by surprise, even after a month of living with them. "Uhh... yeah, thank you. Also, you do know that this toaster doesn't have a timer, right? It has settings for how toasted you want the bread to be."

The Doctor looked at him before looking at the toaster. "Oh!" They slapped their forehead. "Dumbo! Of course that's how it works! Explains the little bread drawings around the dial, getting darker and darker..."

Shaun laughed and shook his head, activating the kettle and moved to grab some more bread for them. Toast sounded pretty good anyway, so he'd have a few slices too. "What are your plans for the day, Doctor?"

"Hm? Oh, uhh... I dunno. I'm still trying to get used to this whole slowing down thing, it's weird to figure what to do with my day! And Donna's got the TARDIS key and the TARDIS is on her side, she won't open for me!"

The Doctor was jumping in place, clearly annoyed with the lack of activities they were used to doing.

"Well, that's just how the normal life is, Doctor. Lots of boring things and not a lot of adventures. Well, unless if you make your life an adventure." Shaun shrugged, holding out the bread to them. "Donna's still got the key?"

"Course she does, reminded me this morning."

"She's a stubborn one."

"Always has been." The Doctor smiled brightly. "Wouldn't be Donna if she wasn't! Oh man, the amount of times that stubbornness saved me."

Shaun looked at him before grabbing the kettle, pouring himself a mug of tea. "Got an example? I'm sure you've got a lot of them."

The Doctor blinked twice. "You... want to know about our adventures?"

"Sure! Donna's mentioned some things, but she never goes into details, I'm rather curious." Shaun smiled.

"Brilliant! Let's get our food and then I'll tell you some stuff!"

Once tea and coffee were prepared, and toasts perfectly toasted, the two sat at the breakfast table and the Doctor was excitedly telling Shaun about some of the adventures from their past with Donna. They explained about the time that Donna and their tenth incarnation went to the 1990s to see Donna's favorite band. And that there was an alien invasion at the time that affected the band, but Donna was able to fix it!

And then there was the time that the world was in danger due to anger killing people, and how Donna stubbornness to do the right thing overpowered her fear of needles so she could save her grandfather, which allowed her and the Doctor to realize how to solve this with good deeds. Though Shaun noted that the Doctor seemed to skip over some things, as if it was something they weren't ready to talk about. But Shaun did learn that the Doctor hates planes, which was interesting to note.

"Oh, and there was that time that Donna and I were trapped in a giant, outer space apartment complex! It was... a lot, a lot! But it was amazing! Not sure how stubborn Donna was during that, we did a lot of running around and almost got killed a billion times, but it was all solved in the end."

"You two have had some strange adventures." Shaun pointed out. "Donna mentioned the other night while we were making dinner about you two visiting a water planet and her almost drowning because the... air dome was failing? And how she was annoyed you weren't carrying your phone."

The Doctor laughed. "Did she bring it up because I forgot my phone that day and didn't noticed she called me five times?"

"Yep!"

The two of them laughed about this. "Ah, my wife is a wonderful woman, but she has a temper."

"It's part of her charm." The Doctor chuckled. "It can get on my nerves, but I'm happy that she does it cause she cares. Honestly, she knew how to put my past self in his place, because he needed it."

"Are your... different, what did you call it, regenerations, different from you?"

"Oh yes, in a sense. I mean, we're always the Doctor, but sometimes the personalities are different. Like, there was a me who was all angry eyebrows and cool guitar riffs, or the one was smiling a lot but was quick to... well... quick to cause a lot of trouble. Didn't help that my friend at the time was good with explosives. Still is. It's amazing what Ace can do. Anyway, if Donna had met them, she'd keep them from being as outlandish as they could get at times. She did for me when I first had this face."

"And she will for this face." Shaun pointed out.

"Of course, I wouldn't expect anything less." The Doctor smiled. "You know, we haven't spoken much, Shaun, but you can talk with me whenever. Doesn't even have to be about Donna! It can be about anything, except football. No offense, but while I'm decent at it, I've never really understood it. I'm more of a cricket fan, actually."

"Good to know!" Shaun nodded, picking up their plates before he stopped. "What do you know about cars?"

"Quite a lot, I used to own one and that got me interested in how they work!"

"Think you can help me fix up my cab? Was making a weird clicking sound last night before the shift ended and I want to see what's up. If you can help, that'd be great, much better than going to a mechanic."

The Doctor was grinning, pulling their sonic thingy out of their pocket. "Sounds like fun! Heck, if you want, I can upgrade it so that it saves petrol so you're not spending so much on it!" They babbled as they got up from the table, making their way for the door.

Shaun watched them, clearly excited to be doing some sort of fiddling with a device. Donna had said they enjoyed tinkering, hopefully they could fix the car and not, well... do what they did to the microwave.

"Uhhh, let's see what you do about the clicking before you do that, Doctor!" Shaun said, following him to the door.

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I think Fourteen and Shaun would get along, Shaun seems like one of those guys that instantly becomes your friend. Plus, if he makes Donna happy, then the Doctor is happy.

I was gonna mention the Pompeii adventure, but I'm saving that for a one-shot where the Doctor goes to a museum with the Noble-Temple family.