#mary / 001.

[drowningdesolation]

@daphnestyx -- Cloud 7

Maybe Nick has a feeling, maybe he just decides to leave his apartment behind because he is feeling particularly lonely on a nice day like this. It's night already, and he's thrown on his favorite button-down, it's a pearly, dark blue, and glows gently when light traces over it. It gives him a confidence boost much needed, after his coworker, Marie, called him to meet her at Cloud 7, in an actual, good attempt to get him to leave his apartment. He's put extra effort into his outfit, even -- wore the pants that make his legs look the nicest, and left the first upper bottoms of his shirt unbuttoned.

Before he can even meeter her inside of the club, before he even gets the chance to enter, he is greeted by a scene that makes his blood boil. Daphne's ex-husband, as easily recognizable as the dickhead is, is towering over a woman. And once he gets closer, Nick recognizes the woman in an instant. He's heard about it. The anger, the mild stalking, the threats -- and witnessing one second of it, Nick has enough. His strong hand meets the back of Miles' neck, he pulls him away, and pushes him back. "Leave her the fuck alone.", Nick barks, "She divorced you for a fucking reason." He can sense the nasty insult rising in the man's throat from a mile away, "What are you? Her little boyfriend? So fucking her sister--" There's no end to the sentence, because Nick throws a hard punch, and lands it. The satisfying crunch of a nose breaking echoes over the loud music coming from the inside of the club, when Miles hits the ground.

"Don't even fucking try me.", Nick warns him, before shaking his hand and bloodied knuckles, body and face turning to Daphne, "Did he do anything? Did he touch you?" The most sentences he's said to her in a good two years.

[marivelasc]

open starter for: everyone @aurorabaystarter choose your own adventure please & thank you

"Wait." She held her finger up towards the person in front of her. Mari was taken back from what she just heard from them. "What do you mean?"

What was going on?

"What do you mean?" She asked again before realizing that she was on the phone as the person on the other end started to answer. Turning her attention back to the person she was on the phone with, "I'm going to have to call you back. Sorry." She was quick to press end call. She felt bad since she had called them first but she needed to know what was going on.

"What did you mean by that?" Her focus again on the person.

[lia-lozano]

Location: Main Stage at the Briar Ridge Summer Music Fest Starter for: @maricabrera

"Briar Ridge you are sounding amazing today!" Reaching for her wattle bottle as she finished up one of her last songs, Lia smiled as the crowd cheered. "You sure know how to welcome a girl back to a music festival, don't you?" Taking a sip of her water, Lia took a second to take in the sight before her. Sure, she had played bigger festivals, bigger concerts, but this was special. Looking out, she could see people she grew up, their families, her family and her friends and it meant more than anything had before. Maybe moving home was exactly what she needed after all.

"Well you've been so nice to me, I think I better do something extra for y'all. See, I'm not the only local musician that got a break, am I?" Grinning, Lia took her microphone off of the stand before gesturing to the back of the stage. "Mari Cabrera, get your cute butt out here girl!" With the louder cheers, Lia shook her shoulders, unable to hide her excitement of what was to come. "I think they're excited for you!"

[papaflynn]

thread: pizza night characters: callum & mari where: callum's place tagging: @maricabrera

It was both strange and yet comforting having Mari back in town. The Flynn household had become used to her, like a third member of the family, and when she left, there had been a void. Sure, she had made sure to keep in touch, and Callum understood that she had to do what was best for her, but they had grown accustomed to her frantic energy, and Avie had missed her crazy aunt. Over time, the father and daughter fell back into the comfort of their old patterns pre-Mari, and now she was back, Callum was having to adjust again. Not that he minded. It was just more noticeable than before.

Callum finished his slice and threw the crust into the large box that sat between the three. Avie moved from the small table to the couch to watch her iPad, leaving the two adults to talk. "So, how've things been with everyone since you returned?" The Flynn's might be forgiving of the sudden absence, but he was curious if everyone else was.

[robinastrea]

closed starter for @aopmari

Becoming pen pals with Jayvon Den Meyck was still weird a year and a half later, but for varying reasons than the initial one of writing to a monarch.  Namely, the guy was now actively not being an active monarch, maybe just in title but certainly not in responsibility, choosing instead to be, evidently, a close combat officer for a random new ship millions of miles from his planet.  Robin read the communications message from Jayvon several times over during breakfast in the cafeteria, becoming more and more flummoxed by the message as he went on.  Eyebrows drawn together, Robin muttered, “The Dreamhouse, huh,” out loud, not realizing it until the words left his mouth.  He quickly glanced around to see if anyone heard that, and made eye contact with his new mate and fashion designer, Mari.  Ah.  His mouth formed a tight smile.

[tidesbled]

          ☽                𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐃                ☾ @rathalascendant

            𝐈𝐓     𝐖𝐀𝐒     𝐀𝐍     𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃     𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘     -     𝐀     𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆     𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑     𝐇𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐍     𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐓     𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄     𝐀𝐍𝐃     𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐖.     It     looked     like     they     were     there     for     sometime,     how     did     they     manage     to     find     themselves     HERE?     Jade     eyes     glanced     down     either     side     of     the     tunnel,     searching     for     any     nearby     Nightwings.     The     coast     was     clear,     perhaps     he     could     help     the     scavenger.     He     was     TERRIFIED     of     them,     ever     since     the     arena,     but     an     unstable     volcano     and     an     island     full     of     dragons     was     a     fate     he     wouldn't     wish     upon     anyone.

                The     dragonet's     head     reared     up,     blankly     blinking     at     the     scavenger.     He     could     understand     them?     Wait...     could     they     understand    HIM?     For     once     his     curiosity     out     weighed     his     fear     as     he     lowered     his     head,     now     eye     level     with     the     scavenger.     〝    You...     spoke..    〞      He     supposed     most     scavengers     could     speak,     it     was     only     a     matter     of     understanding     but     regardless,     a     fascinating     discovery.     〝    I-i'm     STARFLIGHT,     who     are     you?     Do     you     have     a     name?     How     did     you     get     here?    〞      So     many     questions,     so     little     time.

[wantdead]

" i followed you here. " he admitted. there was no point in trying to lie to his mother when he was expecting her to tell him the truth about her secret relationship. he hadn't told her what he knew [ or rather assumed ] yet. he glanced around at the skeevy motel room. " not gonna lie, i was expecting a classy hotel room or somethin' ... " / @wantedfamily

[heartfeltgram]

𝟎𝟎𝟏 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝟏 — 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄

Song: Magical Girl and Chocolate (Pinocchio-P ft. Hatsune Miku)

Key: Lyrics in pink, romaji in bold, descriptions in black

CWS: Racism, fetishization, death.

Я LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA Я raripapparapappapparappa Raripapparapappapparappa

In a world where pureness backfires on us Junsui ga ada ni naru sekai de

[ Mary is standing solo upon a stage, the spotlight shining directly on her. She isn’t in her straightjacket, and instead is wearing a full maid uniform: a pink maid dress with a white apron. She stands with her wrists and ankles chained together as the audience gazes. ]

Я LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA Я raripapparapappapparappa Raripapparapappapparappa

Can I fight again next week? Mata raishuu mo tatakaeru kana

[ Zooming in on Mary’s expression, we see the anxiety on her face as she looks at the ceiling, gritting her teeth in an attempt to smile for the audience. On the last word, the screen fades to black. ]

I'll wear a cute costume and shine in a pose Kawaii ishou matotte kime poozu de hikatte

Turn my pure feelings into magic Pyua na omoi mahou ni kaete

[ Mary is smiling, preparing to go to an interview for her job. ]

I’ll wish peace for everyone and stand up to the evil Minna no heiwa negatte jaaku ni tachimukatte

That, the anonymous dissed Sore o tokumei wa disutta

[ As she enters the room, her eyes widen and she lowers her head as shadowed figures loom over her, grinning. ]

"You're really XXX, aren't you?" "hontou wa 〇〇 nan desho?"

“To be honest, you’re XXX, aren't you?" "bucchake 〇〇 nan desho?"

[ With each “XXX” or bleep, the screen is covered with static. When we flash back to Mary again, we see her covering her ears so she can’t hear them. ]

Because that's what you believe Jibun ga sou omou kara

You want everyone to be XXX, don't you Minna 〇〇 de atte hoshii ndesho

[ A shot of her fist balling at her side, static covering the screen on the final “XXX”. ]

With a worn-out, common rumor Sonna teaka no tsuita yoku aru fuuhyou de

[ We see Mary preparing for her first client as a maid. She’s taking a deep breath as she reaches for the door. ]

My magic stick rusts away Sabitsuku mahou no sutekki

[ The camera zooms in and focuses on the broom in her hand. ]

Who knows, who knows Shiran shiran

[ Mary has a smile on her face as the door opens. ]

To be honest, I want to quit (sigh) Haa shoujiki mou yametai (haa)

I want to quit being a magical girl (sigh) Mahou shoujo o yametai (haa)

'Cause I don't know who's friend or foе Dare ga teki ka mikata ka wakannai shi

[ We see Mary vigorously cleaning the client’s house. The older woman seems to be staring at her suspiciously. ]

“Sly”, “Greedy”, “Ridiculous”, “Outrageous” "inken" de "gouyoku" de "kokkei" de "gedou" de

Like chocolate that mеlts magic Mahou ga tokeru choko mitai ni

[ With each word (“Sly”, “Greedy”, “Ridiculous”, “Outrageous”), a new arrow points right at Mary’s face. Before she’s even able to finish her job, she’s judged as a bad person and kicked out of the house. ]

Я LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA Я raripapparapappapparappa Raripapparapappapparappa

In a world where pureness backfires on us Junsui ga ada ni naru sekai de

[ Mary is leaning against the wall outside of the client’s house, staring down at the ground. Her expression shows that she’s upset, yet accustomed to this treatment. ]

To be honest, I want to quit (sigh) Haa shoujiki mou yametai (haa)

I want to quit being a magical girl (sigh) Mahou shoujo o yametai (haa)

I only want to protect the ones I love Mou suki na hito dake mamotte itai

[ By the end of the third line, we see Mary coming home to where her family is. Her mother seems to have a saddened look on her face, while her younger sister just looks annoyed or even disgusted. ]

Я DAN-DAN-DI-DAN-DAN-DAN-DI-DAN Я DAN-DAN-DI-DAN-DAN-DAN-DI Я dandandidan dandandidan Я dandandidan dandandi

[ We see Mary sitting and talking with her family. ]

I'm getting more and more selfish, my magic is boiling over Dandan to migatte ni naru maryoku ga nietatsu

The potion mixed with dissatisfaction goes poof Fuman de chougou shita pooshon ga parin poof

[ The above description continues until the very last line: “poof”. On that word, the screen darkens, almost as if the colors are inverted.

"You're all XXX, right?” "omaera 〇〇 nan desho?"

"You’re all XXX deep inside, right?” "shoune ga 〇〇 nan desho?"

[ Her sister’s face, still with inverted colors, is zoomed in on, almost as if she’s the one saying these hurtful things towards Mary. Like before, the screen gets covered in static on the “XXX” lines. ]

I’m so angry, I’ll XXX you all in my head Ikari ni makase nounai de 〇〇 shichau deshou

[ On the very last “XXX”, a red X appears over her sister’s face. ]

Retaliation is nonsense, don't let it bother me Yarikaeshi wa nansensu ki ni yan demo suruu desu

A brooch that lost its light Hikari ushinatta buroochi

[ Mary is preparing to enter another client’s apartment. ]

I’m rotting, I’m rotting Kusaru kusaru

[ Mary doesn’t smile as the client opens the door; this time, her expression is preparing for the worst. ]

To be honest, I want to quit (sigh) Haa shoujiki mou yametai (haa)

I want to quit being a magical girl (sigh) Mahou shoujo o yametai (haa)

Every time I meet the expectations of my audience Shichousha no kitai ni kotaeru tabi ni

[ Mary is cleaning the house of an older man who seems to be checking her out. ]

“Perfect", “Superhuman", “Honest”, “Innocent" "kanpeki" de "choujin" de "seiren" de "keppaku" de

Like chocolate covered with lies Uso de katameta choko mitai ni

[ These words also fill Mary with hatred, yet she continues cleaning rather obsessively, trying to ignore it. ]

Я LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA Я raripapparapappapparappa Raripapparapappapparappa

The sweet taste is addictive, isn't it Amai aji ga yamitsuki deshou

[ Mary is paid a rather hefty sum for her efforts. She has very little reaction. ]

To be honest, I want to quit (sigh) Haa shoujiki mou yametai (haa)

I want to quit being a magical girl (sigh) Mahou shoujo o yametai (haa)

[ Mary walks out of the man’s house as he waves goodbye to her. ]

Aren’t you waiting for everyone to say “please don’t quit”? "yamenaide" tte iwaren no kitai shitenai?

[ Mary pulls a slip of paper out of the envelope; it seems to be the man’s number. She discards it immediately. ]

The good-intentioned XXX Fan no zen'i no 〇〇 mo

And the worrying XXX of my fans Shinpai shiteru 〇〇 mo

XXXXX!! 〇〇〇〇〇!!

It's all fallen on deaf ears Subete mimi o fusaide shimatta no

[ During this set of lines, Mary is back on that stage again, with her wrists and ankles chained. Each “XXX” makes static cover the screen like before, and when the static goes away, Mary’s eyes widen in horror. ]

To be honest, I want to quit (sigh) Haa shoujiki mou yametai

I want to quit being a magical girl (sigh) Mahou shoujo o yametai

'Cause I don't know who's friend or foe Dare ga teki ka mikata ka wakannai shi

[ While walking home from another job, Mary sees police investigating the home of the male client she had been paid a hefty sum from. ]

“Sly”, “Greedy”, “Ridiculous”, “Outrageous” "inken" de "gouyoku" de "kokkei" de "gedou" de

Like chocolate that melts magic Mahou ga tokeru choko mitai ni

[ Mary peeks in the open doorway to see the man dead, appearing to have been stabbed. ]

Я LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA Я raripapparapappapparappa Raripapparapappapparappa

I’ll use my magic to erase them all Mahou de saitei na hito o kesou

[ Mary’s horrified expression is zoomed in on. ]

To be honest, I want to quit (sigh) Haa shoujiki mou yametai (haa)

I want to quit being a magical girl (sigh) Mahou shoujo o yametai (haa)

I’ve erased myself as well, goodbye Jibungoto kiechatte sayounara

[ Mary flees from the scene, but she doesn’t realize that one of the policemen saw her. ]

Я LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA Я raripapparapappapparappa Raripapparapappapparappa

In a world where pureness backfires on us Junsui ga ada ni naru sekai de

[ Her bosses at her job look at her in disapproval. She seems to have been fired. ]

Я LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA LALI-PA-PALA-PA-PA-PALA-PA Я raripapparapappapparappa Raripapparapappapparappa

I hope you'll watch me again next week Mata raishuu mo mite kureru kana

[ Mary returns home, that look of anxiety on her face again as she debates on what to tell her family. The screen then cuts to black. ]

[owenryder]

WHO: Ryder & @wlkingtravesty

WHERE: Mari's home

WHEN: December, 2023

She called, he came over; that was how it went. But it wasn't as though it was the only thing between them. Ryder liked Mari, found her to be fun, liked laughing with her, knew that they could be friends just as much at a bar as they were between the sheets, and he was grateful for that. But make no excuse about it; the moment he had stepped through her door, it had been all touches and kisses and heated looks, until he found himself lazing in her bed, one arm tucked under his head, the other across his chest as he looked up at the ceiling, a warm, content breath leaving his mouth. "Better now?" he asked after a moment, rolling onto his side to face her, a playful, somewhat cocky smile sliding across his face.

[aercnaut]

area parents fed the fuck up with people trying to hurt their kid

@nightmdic

[narilily]

WHO: Nari & @wlkingtravesty

WHERE: Lavender Lane, countryside

WHEN: December, 2023

The Christmas season was in full swing over at Lavender Lane, with people coming by to get Christmas trees, pick up wreaths and swags, put together floral arrangements for tables or graves or just to give to their favorite loved one. Nair was busy, but Nari was happy. Being around the plants, being around festive, jolly people, all of it made her feel good. But she wasn't working that day -- no, she had other plans, crunching through the snow and motioning for Mari to follow her towards the trees, a grin on her face. "I was thinking back here, less people traipsing through. But the backdrop of the trees should be pretty against the red of the dress, you know?" She paused, realizing that it was also very cold wandering through the rows of trees, but Mariana was also a trooper, she knew that much. "... also, lunch is on me at Overlook once we're done here, promise."

[joshlane]

WHO: Josh & @lcrcmcrie

WHERE: The Beach

WHEN: End of Summer Beach Bash

"Lara, hey!" Josh glanced up to see a familiar face where he was waiting in line, ready to order something sweeet and cold after playing in the volleyball game. There was no better cool-down treat than a good Hawaiian shaved ice, and Josh happened to know that the shack at the beach had some of the best. But choosing a flavor... that was another story altogether. "Are you enjoying yourself?" he asked, making sure that she could see him as he talked, bright smile on his face.

[scatcrccio]

@sadauroras (mari) sent: ❛ why are you avoiding me? ❜

IT WAS NO SECRET THAT NATALIE HAD BEEN DODGING just about everyone as much as possible since her forced arrival at Camp Green-whatever. But yeah, Mari especially was one of her top main avoidances, for several reasons. Part of her is surprised that the other brunette even cared or noticed, so when she's confronted by the obvious fact, Nat's a bit taken aback. Her spine straightens as feet slightly stumble in place before she finally scoffs and turns her attention away with arms stubbornly crossed over her chest.

❝ Seriously—? ❞ When she does meet Mari's gaze again, it's with a sterner expression, tongue licking across thinned lips in that brief moment of pause. They may have gone through some serious, fucked up shit together in the past, but that didn't make them friends, even now. Nor had they been friends, really, back then. ❝ Because the last thing I need right now after being ambushed and dragged into this fucked up place against my will is whatever slew of bullshit you've got ready to go at my expense, that's why. ❞

Bad enough that everyone around them knew about Nat's little attempt and she could feel the stares on her at every given moment, sometimes even when she was sitting alone in her room. Maybe that might have been a delusion, but it didn't make her feel any less uncomfortable overall. Arms finally uncross and she elevates them if only to slap both hands against the outside of her thighs as if in some defeat, ❝ but alright, let's have at it then. What'ya got for me, huh?

Or are you just gonna try and convince me that Lottie's still the epitome of perfection; the perfect messiah you've always known her to be and all she wants is what's best for me and everyone here like some Goddess Saint with her woo-woo shenanigans, deserving of whatever pedestal you refuse to take her off of? Jesus, Mari… twenty-five years and you still have your head so far up her ass… it's fucking pathetic. ❞

[macinthecaac]

So, I have any idea for a multi-chaptered fanfiction for a Project Hail Mary x When Day Breaks AU, but I'm having trouble with one specific part of Ryland Grace's character.

When Stratt asks Ryland to go to space, the circumstances are very different. He's witnessed first-hand a fate worse than death, and he knows full well that if he stays on Earth, it's possible he could live, but it's also possible he might experience that permanent sun-torture for the rest of time. Meanwhile, if he goes to Tau Ceti, he'll get the certainty that he'll never have to experience that fate worse than death, but he'll also.. you know, die. In this situation, do you think He'd want to take his chances on Earth and fight to survive, or do you think he'd willingly go to space to die peacefully?

[nixielinghui]

Who: Mari Zuko. When: Friday, April 28th - late evening. Where: Poetry Night - Downtown Club.

"You are every inch a girl, terrible and wonderful, with old world eyes and a hollyberry mouth." Nixie repeats the words she'd heard a few sets prior as if they serve a purpose, as if they would somehow explain her sudden appearance. Two glasses are settled onto the table so that she can sink herself into the club's chair, taking the seat opposite Mari with the casualness that she'd been invited there. "It's so raw and visceral, isn't it? Like you want to grab onto it but can't." Their feet tuck in beneath them, disappearing under the sweeping material of their skirt, a smile on display as they slide a glass across the table. "Blackberry champagne. I added my own lavender." The second set of words delivered on a hushed whisper, a secret to share, hand only briefly lifting to display the small grain bag that'd been hidden in her purse. "What was your favorite?" Lips wrap around the glass and she takes a drink before continuing, hardly giving the other girl a moment to process the first question. "Do you have your own you're going to perform?"

@mari-zuko

[aercnaut-archived]

y'all ever get so invested in a ship you forget its not canon??