#maybe next time mckenna

[evenmyhivemindisempty]

ooh ooh ooh! what video game do you think the boyd boys would each enjoy?

Steve Murphy: Haha, so, here’s the thing. Steve isn’t much of a gamer, but Connie and Javi both persuade him to give Stardew Valley a shot because they think it’ll relax him. Steve is resistant, but once he starts playing he’s SO absorbed, which is… initially positive, but he gets so damn intense about it! He’s managing so many tasks! He’s trying to optimize his farm and his relationships! He’s gonna organize his whole fucking day! He LOVES this game, but it’s less a stress-release mechanism and more another way to channel his neuroticism!

Donald Pierce: Ooh, Pierce gets so into Red Dead Redemption. He loves exploring the open world, he loves the music and graphics, and most of all he loves playing as a take-no-shit, badass cowboy. He’s totally living vicariously through Arthur, and it hits him like a steel pipe when Arthur’s unexpectedly raped in RDR2.

Cap Hatfield: You know, I feel like I can see modern Cap getting into RuneScape, to the point where it’s a little hard for him to unplug! Go to sleep Cap! You have an 8am class tomorrow! But he loves the grind and the sense of slow, measured progression – he can be completely absorbed at a fishing spot for hours.

Clement Mansell: Clement’s a classic Call of Duty player! He loves blowing off steam by way of mowing through enemies and shit-talking 12-year-olds in the chat. He’s like, got his bong between his knees as he plays, taking covert little hits between the breaks in the action.

The Corinthian: Oh man, I feel like it’s Grand Theft Auto?? He loves the open world! He loves all the OPTIONS. There’s been times when he’s spent hours just wandering through the city, not causing even a bit of a stir, and then next time he boots it up he immediately sets off on a car chase that ends with 50 dead prostitutes, 100 dead police officers, and a stolen helicopter being rammed into a bridge. The Corinthian is shocked when he learns there’s an actual story in the game, too.

Eli Klaber: Lol, maybe this one is self-indulgent, but I feel like Klaber would get into SWTOR? The mechanics are easy to learn and the gameplay isn’t particularly challenging at all, but the stories are a blast and the characters are fully customizable, which is a must for Klaber. He wants to make his space Barbie and take her around the galaxy!

Vic Owen: Oh, it’s Beat Saber for sure. The fast lights! The music! The motion! It’s so stimulating and engaging in every way, and it’s so good at reliably burning away his excess energy! He’s so happy and spent by the time he’s done! Also, he just likes hitting things in virtual reality!

Danny Maguire: Surprisingly, Mass Effect. He starts playing on a whim, not expecting to like it very much, but he gets so damn hooked in the world and the storytelling. He totally starts off telling himself he’s gonna be a bad guy too, but that doesn’t last long at all. A few hours in and he’s making the most heroic choices and getting genuinely distressed if he can’t save everyone. He doesn’t get why he cares! It’s stupid! He’s falling in love with all his companions! They feel like family!

Ty Shaw: Ty ADORES Mario Kart! It’s so colorful and accessible and fun for all ages! It’s awesome to play in groups! He loves popping on a few games of Mario Kart as an icebreaker when he’s introducing someone to his family, too! Plus, it’s always good to see how they handle friendly competition!

Quinn McKenna: Quinn’s not big on story-based or roleplaying-heavy games, and although he does like the occasional combat game, the game he gets so damn addicted to is Minecraft. It’s the perfect balance of creativity within a clear and established structure! Quinn’s an adept visual thinker too - he starts off building some more simple structures, but it’s not long before he’s constructing giant fortesses and underwater bunkers.

[viewofagarden]

Dandy's World OC: Romeo Valentine

No Valentine's Toon? Fine. I'll do it myself.

Bio and details below!

“Shot through the heart? Feel that sudden rush of love? Then Romeo’s to blame! He loves…well, love! No matter what kind of love it is, he loves to spread love, feel love, and make others feel loved!

Always remember; somebody loves you!”

Full Name: Romeo Valentine

Species: Heart

Gender: Trans Male (He/Him)

Voice Claim: Miles McKenna

Romeo Store Quote

“Me? Excellent choice! I promise I’ll make it worth every valentine~”

Requirements

3000 Valentines

2500 Ichor

100% Research on Twisted Romeo

Appearance

Romeo is a pink heart sporting a pair of white wings. His outfit consists of a pinkish red tuxedo with dark red lapels resembling a heart, a white undershirt with a rose pink tie with its knot resembling a heart, dark red heart buttons, pinkish red pants, and white shoes.

In his info card and posters, he’s often seen wielding a golden bow and pink arrows with red hearts at the ends of them.

Personality

As one can probably tell, Romeo loves…love! He loves spreading love, feeling loved, and making others feel loved. He has a rather playful and flirtatious personality, both towards other Toons and even the player. He likes to play matchmaker and generally help Toons with their relationships, even if it can come across as pushy and invasive at times. Aside from all that, he is generally optimistic and positive, believing fully in the power of love of all kinds.

However, underneath all the sweet glitz and romantic glamour lies an insatiable hunger for affection. As such, he is very sensitive to rejection and abandonment and will seek affection by any means necessary. Romeo does also have a bit of a cheeky side to him, as seen in his interaction with Shrimpo.

Stats

Rank: Main Health: ♥️♥️ Skill Check: ⭐⭐ (Size 100 / Value 1.5) Movement Speed: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  (Walk 20 / Sprint 30) Stamina: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (175) Stealth: ⭐⭐ (5) Extraction Speed: ⭐⭐⭐ (1.00)

Abilities

Cupid’s Arrow Active This Toon can fire an arrow at a selected Toon, with a 50/50 chance of either healing them by one heart, or giving them a 30% Movement Speed boost for 15 seconds. Has a cooldown of 70.

Feel the Love Passive This Toon gets 25 extra Stamina points when any machine is completed. Caps at 100 points. Stamina resets back at the start of the next floor. 

Dialogue 

Finishing extraction

“Lovely!” “That sure got the heart pumping!” “Have a happy Valentine’s Day!”

Descending to the next floor

“Ah~ Can you feel the love tonight?” “Oh ho~ Looks like love is in the air!” “Maybe I should stop wearing so much perfume…”

Activating Cupid’s Arrow

“This arrow’s just for you!” “You are loved; don’t you forget that!” “Shot through the heart, and I’m to blame~”

Twisted Romeo

"One of the Holiday Main Characters of Dandy’s World. His desperate need for affection has made him a real heartbreaker…He has eagle eyes for any Toons that get in his line of sight, so if he’s got you in view, run and take cover immediately!”

Rank: Main Speed: N/A Attention Span: N/A Detection Range: High

Twisted Romeo is a stationary Twisted that, similar to Twisted Annie, will stand in the middle of a floor. He basically acts like a sniper, when a Toon ends up in his detection range, he will point an arrow at them. This is displayed by a line of ichor that goes from him to the Toon he’s targeting. 

A number will display above the targeted Toon, counting down from 3 to 0. If the Toon is still in his line of fire after the countdown reaches 0, Romeo will shoot an arrow at them, dealing one heart of damage if it hits. If the Toon hides behind a wall or structure or manages to get far enough away from him, he will cease fire or move on to the closest Toon in his sight if there is one.

The arrow can also be dodged after it’s shot if you’re quick enough. He can also be affected by abilities that blind Twisteds. 

While he doesn’t move, he makes the sound of a beating heart, which gets louder and faster the closer you are to him.

Twisted Research Trinket: Perfume Bottle Trinket Category: Extraction Increases Extraction Speed by 25% but reduces your Stealth by half.

Trivia

Romeo’s first name comes from the eponymous character of Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet” 

In the lore, Romeo is a trans man because he was originally conceptualized as a female named “Juliet” and was referred to as such a few times during the concept phase, but was then changed to a male.

Despite his flirtatious personality and desire for love and affection, Romeo is actually aroace. Making the love he desires to be platonic. 

While she’s not playable, Romeo does have a pet lovebird named “Juliet”, after his initial name from the concept phase.

One of his elevator quotes is a reference to the song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” from The Lion King.

His info card, and one of his ability quotes reference the song “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi.

Much like how Bobette is Dandy’s World’s equivalent to Santa, Romeo is Dandy’s World’s equivalent to Cupid.

[svnnyd4ys]

Hi :) I'm here with new ideas, this time Moist and Magical

I like to think that Jasper started/had something to do with the astral plane/having future visions. Especially at the end of the play when he says "I've just seen the entirety of the future" it makes me think about the witches always having used their crystal ball/the moist cake as a way to enter the astral plane/have future visions. But after he saw the entirety of the future, this ability just stuck with him, or he specialized in finding a way of seeing the future without the help of the crystal ball/cake.

Years later, when a descendant of Jasper digs into the past, they find documents made by a witch. Therefore they think it must've always been the women in the family who had the gift ("The women in our family have always had a gift") to enter the astral plane, not realising it was Jasper who just liked to call himself a witch.

Does this make any sense? Also sorry for the long text and I hope you're ok with this ask :)

tumblr user not-an-idiot you keep making my brain go whrrrrrrrr

and this does make sense!!

it could also like explain why/how Penelope becomes a witch in Dark Moons of Slough

let me pull up the family tree!!!

we could say that maybe Thomasin finds the documents, and assumes they come from her mother's side of the family (her father is Arthur BD, his powers are explained by his personality)

the family used Clarissa's (random-ish name (maybe)) last name because Jasper, as he grew older, became more and more paranoid of the Witch Finder coming back and finding his family (despite killing him, Jasper has seen everything magic can do.)

Jasper lives a very secluded life, and Arthur barely speaks to him (especially after his mother dies). this leads to the next generation of the Langbrook family to know basically nothing about their grandparents.

Thomasin one day finds a load of documents, and sees the signature "J.McKenna" and assumes it stands for like Judith McKenna or smth and then asks her dad who just goes along with the lie (because he's Arthur BD)

i love this idea sm

[lex-loudestwoman]

Kaylor Swiftgron: Which Muse Inspired Which Songs on Red & 1989

On the precipice of 1989 TV's release and amidst the Kaylorification of 1989 TV's rollout, I thought it'd be a good time to figure out which muses aligned to which songs. I did my research, which includes: lyrical analysis & music video analysis, the timing of when songs were written, which producers and co-writers were credited to each song, social media posts, and where the girls were in real time. Shout out to @sophietv for her incredible work on the Kaylor timelines and evidence, and to @swiftgronmasterpost and @swiftgronmasterpost for their work to outline everything from Achele to Rivergron to Swiftgron. Round of applause to you both!!

Let's get into it!! (and if you want to just see my conclusions for which songs are about which muse, scroooolllll to the bottom)

The Red Muses

2011

Red was written in two phases. First, she worked with her producer from Speak Now & Fearless, Nathan Chapman. They wrote 25 songs together between February and October 2011. She took these songs to Scott Borchetta and he congratulated her on a finished album, but she wanted to experiment with other producers and writers to play with new sounds. So, after October 2011 she started working with a handful of other producers to write more tracks for Red. Here's a breakdown of Red songs by producer.

Nathan Chapman:

State of Grace

Red

All Too Well

I Almost Do

Stay, Stay, Stay

Sad Beautiful Tragic

Starlight

Begin Again

The Moment I Knew

Girl At Home

Martin & Shellback:

I Knew You Were Trouble

22

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Message in a Bottle

Bhasker: Holy Ground

Wilson: Treacherous, Come Back...Be Here

Walker: Everything Has Changed

Lind & Bjorkland: The Very First Night

McKenna: I Bet You Think About Me

The first time we know for sure Dianna and Taylor interacted was on September 4th, 2011 at the Fairfax Flea Market, which implied that the songs Taylor wrote with Chapman weren't about Dianna.

Karlie and Taylor dated (I think) starting in the summer or early fall of 2011. I think they weren't expecting anything super serious, but it was one of those flirtations that starts out strong and feels good with them and all of the sudden you're in love and you barely believe it and feel ridiculous for knowing but you have a feeling this person is for you, maybe forever... It sounds right for Taylor who has admitted how fast & hard she tends to fall for people when she's in love.

Taylor attended the Rodarte Spring/Summer 2012 fashion show during NYFW and sat front row next to Anna Wintour on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Karlie walked in the show (slay). This was also the day that Taylor spent with a Vogue interviewer for her iconic January 2012 Vogue Cover and Article where she is quoted as saying "I love Karlie Kloss! I want to bake cookies with her!" She said this straight after leaving the Rodarte Fashion Show.

Interestingly, Karlie was quoted in a magazine as having been introduced to Taylor Swift at the Met Gala and they joked about baking cookies together! They both attended the Met Gala in May 2011, just four months before the Rodarte Fashion Show/Vogue Interview day! So it's pretty weird that Taylor would say the exact same thing, unprompted, when she saw a photo of Karlie Kloss at a fashion designer's studio on the exact same day she sat front row for a fashion show Karlie walked in!!

I imagine that Taylor and Karlie fell into something new and beautiful and sweet by accident. The Rodarte Show was on a Tuesday, maybe they met up for coffee the next day on Wednesday, September 14th in NYC? Who's to say!

All that said, I think Begin Again is about Karlie. It was written sometime between February and October 2011, which would've been a really, really fast turnaround for it to be about Dianna. Between the music video and the lyrical connections, it's very Kaylor coded. Starlight also could plausibly be about Karlie because they attended the Met together in 2010 and 2011, and their 2011 dresses were sparkly and tbh Karlie looked hot AF.

But, let's also remember that Taylor is on tour and just got herself out of two on-again-off-again, fairly toxic relationships, and as she said herself in Begin Again that the last 8 months she's been heartbroken and scared to get hurt from love (earliest would've been June 2010-February 2011 and latest would've been February-October 2011). Plus she's not even 22 years old, so she's not necessarily good at being in relationships yet. She's in a messy place, and she falls in love like a ton of bricks.

I think that this delicate, precious new thing with Karlie didn't work out (not for malice or hurting each other, just life) and over the winter they were distant but were still in contact.

2012

On January 17, 2012 we get tweets from BOTH Karlie and Dianna about the *iconic* Vogue article. This makes me think:

1. Karlie is still interested in exploring this new relationship with Taylor

2. Dianna and Taylor have kept in touch and have a lil something something going on, a little curiosity they might want to explore

3. Taylor likes public attention, and she likes feeling wanted, and she's got two hot ass women who want her. Do you blame the girl for being messy!?!

Dianna and Taylor attend the same pre-Oscars party on February 24th, 2012, and this is where I think Swiftgron starts to take off. Dianna is all happy and heart eyes online for the next three weeks until the Speak Now Tour ends. They're spotted together frequently in March and April. The Shirley MacLaine birthday party thing happens April 25th, Dianna's circus birthday party is April 28th, and I would bet anything they started hooking up sometime these first two months. I think Holy Ground was written about Dianna's birthday party, with the note on the door with the joke we made, and that was the first day.

Taylor writes Everything Has Changed and Run on May 15th, 2012, with Ed Sheeran, and records both EHC and The Last Time on May 28th, 2012. Everything Has Changed seems Swiftgron (thanks Gaylor twt for helping me figure out that the freckles are IN Dianna's green eyes bc girl bye I was full of questions). The Last Time is almost certainly about Liz.

But Run is very Kaylor coded! The pale blue eyes, use of darling, the laugh like a child (Begin Again), locket, picture frame...

On May 31st, 2012, Dianna is bearding hard with Henry Joost to distract from her appearance with GLAAD. I have a working hypothesis that Taylor Swift hates beards and is not a fan of having to use them or be with people who have them. I just don't think it works for her with how insanely famous she is, the guys are hyperscrutinized and she's honestly not very good at being a convincing heterosexual woman. I think there's some conflict between Taylor and Dianna because of the beard.

By June 10th, 2012, Taylor has written 22, WANEGBT, and IKYWT. I am inclined to believe that WANEGBT is about Emily or Liz. Same thing with IKYWT. 22 is about her besties and living life and being carefree and embracing all of the beauty and pain of falling in and out of love and everything that is your early 20s.

We get the whole Hyannis Port x Kennedys summer week of pap walks featuring Swiftgron all over the place! But it seems like they probably break up later in July. This was a hot and cold relationship for real.

WANEGBT is released on 8/13 and Dianna tweets at Taylor (like never ever?). On September 29, 2012 Dianna and Naya Rivera are on a cheeky, lil sexy vacation in Paris. Taylor goes to Paris that same weekend to film Begin Again at the Love Lock bridge (Karlie is also in Paris but there's no evidence to show that they saw each other at all).

However, I wouldn't put it past Taylor and Karlie to have seen each other while Swiftgron was cold. Perhaps in September 2012 right around when she filmed Begin Again?

October 17, 2012 Taylor writes This Love in LA according to her diary entries. So I think This Love is about the Swiftgron reconciliation for whatever happened this summer. Things are good for a bit, they go to the Ripple of Hope gala together on December 3rd, 2012. They're pictured together on December 6th, 2012 and Dianna's all cryptic online about her secret love.

Quick Aside: Karlie and Josh have been "officially together" ever since June 2012, but they were first seen together in November 2012 when they both attended the VS Fashion Show. I'm under the impression that these gay celebrities in their early twenties only needed a beard when they were in another relationship they were distracting away from. They didn't need a beard, they could just say they were focused on friends and their career (aka 1989 era). So who was Karlie dating in mid 2012 that needed to be covered up with plausible deniability? This would've been in the works for a bit before they launched it in November 2012.

Also, super interesting that Karlie also met Taylor for the "first time" at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, hmm? Anywayssss.

2013

I think everything Swiftgron blew up on February 14th, 2013 with the 'I Do' episode of Glee where Dianna Agron and Naya Rivera hook up on screen. Taylor made a whole big deal about this episode containing one of her songs and encouraged her fans to watch, but her song wasn't in the show (tweet was later deleted). But picture this: Happy Valentine's Day, watch your girlfriend hook up with the girl she told you not to worry about!! And then learn that they actually did hookup when y'all were on a break, like two weeks before y'all got back together!! Oooh boy!! I'm pretty sure this was what inspired Babe (in the music video Taylor was the mistress, but IRL Taylor was the main character who got cheated on instead of the mistress!!).

Dianna is a mess on Twitter after that and there might have been about two months of back & forth, maybe some breakup sex, but I think Swiftgron died dead by the time the article about them secretly dating dropped on April 16th, 2013.

The Red tour started on March 18th, 2013 and I can't imagine that made things any easier for Swiftgron. Meanwhile... I think Karlie and Taylor re-reconnected in this time period.

The 1989 Muses

2013

Taylor wrote 1989 while on tour for Red (except for This Love, according to the diary entry it was written on 10/17/2012). I think the breakup songs are about Dianna and the love songs (excluding This Love) are allllll Karlie.

If Taylor and Karlie did reconnect in Fall 2012, then Spring 2013 would be a long six months later...

Taylor and Karlie "meet for the first time" (which we have so much proof that it's not but like, okay, fine) on November 13, 2013 at the Victoria's Secret Fashion show. We know this isn't their first meeting or flirtationship, but it certainly is their first public outing to test what people say about their friendship.

Then, I'd wager Taylor plays "cat & mouse for a month or two or three" until they officially are girlfriends on March 6, 2014. Yay!!!

Songs About Dianna:

Red: Holy Ground, Everything Has Changed, Come Back...Be Here, Better Man, Babe

1989: Clean, Wonderland, All You Had To Do Was Stay, I Wish You Would

Songs About Karlie:

Red: State of Grace, Treacherous, Stay, Stay, Stay, Starlight, Begin Again, Message in a Bottle, Run, The Very First Night

1989: Welcome to New York, Blank Space, Style, OOTW, Wildest Dreams, How You Get the Girl, I Know Places, You Are in Love, New Romantics

[arambleaway]

Recently reread/caught up on The Remarried Empress and there is simply so much I am excited to see.

First and foremost, the fucking vindication I feel when we see Tyrant Heinrey popping up and the fact that he was in fact planning a war, unparalleled satisfaction. But on the flip side, with Navier, I really want her to actually put some harsh consideration into the fact that she will eventually have to go against her birth nation, because she doesn't seem to have really done that and its the one time i'm shaking my head in wonder at her lack of foresight.

The other thing that has grown even more strong is my sympathy towards Rashta. Mainly because for all the awful things she is doing, I understand her situation so clearly. She was a literal slave, and now she is trying everything she can to get out of that situation. The other thing is that I can't really be upset with her for the naivete that she carries, because no one has really attempted to educate her on the matters not found in books, outside of Duke Ergi, who is very clearly winding her up with just enough rope to let her hang herself and (potentially?) the empire. Also it frustrated me to see Sovieshu think that she was no longer innocent, because in like the next panel we see that she very much is just not in the visible cutesy way that he liked. The OTHER thing that makes me have a bunch of sympathy is seeing her give birth prematurely and going through, what seems to me, postpartum depression with no one to support or even acknowledge it. Compounded with the trauma from her first birth, its heart breaking. I really want to just pull her out of that situation and get her some therapy and community service.

And since I mentioned the man, Duke Ergi. Why do I still fucking love this man? Maybe its because through all the politics getting tangled due to the imperial family drama, he seems to be the only one keeping clear of it and pushing through for his goals. which are still??? What is this man's goal? Why did he go for Rashta? Was he meant to go for Navier at first? We have heard nothing about Bluvohan, and he is apparently the nephew of the king? Is a port really all he wants? He has Rashta majorly in his debt, and could have propped her up as his puppet in the empire but instead he is weaving her a rope to hang herself with. WHY? I should not still love this man as much as I do.

Oh and now that we've seen more of him, I have to mention Mckenna who is the MVP of the Western Empire. He theoretically has massive pull but instead of using it for himself, he is constantly working and doing his best to curb Heinrey's more destructive ideas. I love Mckenna and think he should simply get a nice vacation.

[mines-camren]

THE FIRST MEETING

Part 1

Summary: Just my take of Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark Meeting for the first time.

Rating/warning: none

Kate Martin POV

The pain was like nothing I’ve ever felt before. I was screaming like my life had ended and in that moment it really felt like it had. At a women’s Iowa basketball practice before my freshman year I tore my ACL. I’ve never had to deal with a major injury in my basketball career before, let alone a season ending one.

It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to go through but strangely it was also one of the best things that could have happened to me. Being redshirted that year and being on the bench really taught me how to be a team player and root for my teammates success. In High school I had a bit of an ego with being one of the best players and team captain, so being sidelined that year was new to me.

But it kept me humble and motivated me to get in the gym and get healthy again. By the time my sophomore year came around I was back in the rotation and getting playing time.

“Hey Martin!” coach Bluder called, “come over here for second, I gotta talk to you.”

We were finishing up a practice and I was a little nervous to be called out but kept cool as I walked up to her, “What’s up coach? Is everything okay?”

Coach was straight to the point, “We have a recruit coming for an official visit next week, her name’s Caitlin Clark and she’s someone we really want to lock down. The coaching staff and I were hoping you and some of the other girls on the team could show her around campus, maybe take her to a football game. We really think she might be the missing piece to this team.”

I had not heard of this supposed 5 star recruit but I didn’t wanna let coach down so I accepted, “Yes of course coach, the girls and I can do that! Anything to make the team better.”

“That a girl,” coach said, “I knew I could count on you, you’re starting to become a real leader for this team.”

With that, practice had ended so I walked to the locker room to change and ask my teammates if they have heard of this new recruit.

“Hey guys, have y’all heard of a girl named Caitlin Clark?”

Gabbie was the first to answer, “yeah she’s like the number 1 high school recruit in all of Iowa.”

Monika added, “the girls a point guard that can shoot from long range bit of a sniper with great handles and court vision.”

McKenna looked at me and laughed, “wow Kate I can’t believe you haven’t heard of her.”

“Well damn my bad,” I say as I finish getting dressed. “Since y’all love this Clark girl so much I’m sure you’re gonna be excited to hear this but we all our going to be her tour guides when she takes her official recruit visit!”

“Wait, really?” Gabbie said and Monika added, “We can’t mess this up guys, she’s a five star recruit. We don’t get a lot of those around here.”

Hearing Monika say that stung a little but she was right, programs like Iowa don’t get many opportunities like this and Coach was counting on me.

“Okay,” I said, “we are gonna show this girl such a good time that she won’t even think about going to any other school!”

“Oh yeah, how are we gonna do that miss captain Kate?”

“First of all thank you for calling me captain,” I flash a smile and a quick wink at Monika, “second we take her to a football game hopefully they win and third we take her to an after party where she will have the time of her life. She’ll commit to Iowa by the end of the week.”

McKenna was first to criticize my plan, “what if she doesn’t even like football or partying like you Kate, not everyone is a frat boy.” She laughed and that earned some giggles from Gabbie. I tried my hardest to glare at them but it didn’t work out.

“Okay so it’s not the best plan but it’s honestly all we got,” Gabbie said, “I think we should just be ourselves and don’t try to make her feel pressured in any way. I can only imagine the kind of pressure she’s under already.”

“Yeah you’re right,” Monika said, “we gotta make her feel comfortable.”

I clapped my hands together to get their attention, “okay great talk ladies!” I grabbed my bag to head out. “I’m glad we are all on the same page, I’m gonna go see y’all at practice tomorrow.”

As I got back to my dorm I contemplated on goggling Caitlin Clark but I decided not to. All I needed to know is that she’s crazy good at basketball and she’s considering playing for our team.

[dominustempori]

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE TRAILER!! (long post, fyi)

Alright Ghostheads, I'm writing all this down now, so I won't forget all these thoughts and observations I'm having JUST a few hours after this awesome teaser for the "Afterlife sequel" has dropped.

I'm sure I'm missing some bits here, so comments are duly welcome, just don't go all negative energy on me =)

Definitely felt a similar vibe to when the first trailer for "Afterlife" came out like 2 years ago now. Normal summer day, good background music, then...sh*t happens. Even worse than that burst of PK energy from the mine shaft. And yeah, I saw bits of "Day After Tomorrow," I'd be lying if I didn't get JUST a little hint of that, but only because, you know, massive storm system overwhelming the south shore of Manhattan. But anyway.

2. I SWEAR that one building shot from the side is 55 Central Park West, aka Spook Central. Probably not significant plot wise this time, just a nod to the original movie. And considering I toured some of the filming sites on my trip to NYC this past summer, SURE looks like it!

3. Deadly icicles ripping up the streets? Like the earthquake tearing up the asphalt in the original movie only BETTER!

4. The discourse is already happening about details...I know some people like Ecto 1-A from GB2, and some fans are still angry about "they ignored it in Afterlife! It's so canon! WTF Jason Reitman?" Yeah...missing the point? [They're not DELIBERATELY ignoring GB2! I LIKED GB2! A lot! Not perfect but still I LIKE IT! Probably a lot more than other fans! The film only had so much time to focus on the past to keep the story moving, so only put in so much of the lore to help a new audience along. That's my theory I'm sticking to it.]

ANYWAY...yes the car IS the original Ecto 1, NOT the 1-A (which was WAY too busy for its own good, just sayin'). I saw the plate on a freeze frame, it's Ecto 1, the original.

5. Enter the exposition cut scenes. or whatever you want to call them. Swear to God that Patton Oswalt, Kumail Nanjiani, Dan, McKenna, and Logan are NOT at Ray's Occult Books...I mean come on look at those glass cases! It's GOTTA be the NY Public Library (throwback!) Patton's character is most likely a staff member, probably a librarian (related to Alice? God I hope so!) [GBs do their research yo! If that's one thing I love about the IDW comics, is how Ray and Egon and Kylie RESEARCH.]

That one bit with the frozen dude with the eyepatch? Looks like a flashback. Like, maybe Manhattan in the...late 1800s? Recurring hauntings is def a thing in the GB universe. Another secret society? Which, yeah, they did to death (sorry) with the Gozer thing, especially in the video game.

6. Liking all the concerned closeups. Paul Rudd still looking good, and I REALLY hope Carrie Coon as Callie has full on dropped the baggage about not having her Dad in her life. Well, mostly. Turned me off from her QUITE a bit in Afterlife, but that's just me. Finn's hair lookin' good short, love how McKenna still rocks the OshKosh look, and Logan with the retro vibe.

7. James Acaster HAS TO BE an adult Oscar. I WILL fight people on this =) Not Louis' kid, not Janine's... (well, maybe?) Peter and Dana are OFFICIALLY still a couple, what's to stop Peter from adopting the boy he saved in GB2? Or at least, maybe they have their own kid later on...? Damn I hope he's Oscar. I mean come on, this is still "Ghostbusters: the Next Generation" in my mind.

8. HAUNTED LION STATUE!!! (Yeah, that's right from Real Ghostbusters...kinda) It's the Library! And on another freeze frame...it's going after Ray (GASP!) That little elevator? Maybe they're going to...Special Collections? Remember the video game? Maybe? Squee?

9. DUDE, it's attacking GBHQ! Blew the freakin' doors off! It's gonna...NO NOT LUCKY! Dude she (they?) is getting the short end of the stick again...first she gets possessed by Zuul and now...please don't kill off Lucky, Gil! Also OGBs FTW!!! yeah Winston! bad ass mf as always! And man does Pete look proper scared. Go Bill Murray!

10. I'm presuming that the big bad/entity was originally trapped and stored in the ECU, hence the blinking red light in the post credits scene from Afterlife. And it's whatever's pushing out the cinder blocks this time around...and freezing Lucky in the basement of HQ? And it's the...thing pushing its demon horns in...(so far others are calling it a minotaur - totally NOT. this guy is so reaching, i mean an old obscure RGB comic reference from a wiki page? dude, just...no. a cross between a White Walker and Slenderman? yeah THOSE I get. I'm personally thinking some ancient demon from a summoning gone wrong...or maybe right in this case.) any case, DUDE with those icy blue staring eyes and 20 feet tall...f*ck yeah.

11. Also F*CK yeah Paul and Carrie in the jumpsuits! YES!!!

12. Alright, I can sort of buy a hidden room in Kumail's character's (presumably?) apartment, secret door at the back of a kitchen pantry with some pretty lead/silver tiling...but, what's with the horn? (SUMMONING HORN! Read the Bartimaeus Trilogy people!) and the shackles? the bells? well, yeah noise to drive away evil spirits...or not? again... SECRET SOCIETY! Or maybe Lucky and Trevor have their own place now? Nah, maybe not...wait and see I guess.

13. Dude...Paul Rudd is TALL, boy! Would like to see if they've actually gone and married...or, too soon? Nah, romantic/life partners is good.

14. I WANT THAT RED WINTER JACKET WITH THE PATCH! SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!

15. Also, Paul's reaction...SO my own after watching this. He is still fanboy-ing out and I LOVE IT.

Holy hell that was a long post. First genuine reactions on the day. Online journaling. All good.

OK peeps, let me have it. What are y'all thinking?

Until March 29!

[luke-hughes43]

Just Friends | edwards x Luke!twin

Here is the Ethan fic, hope you enjoy!

Part 2 | Insta Edit

~You are Luke Hughes’s twin sister and play hockey and softball at the University of Michigan. You are very close with Luke given that you are twins. You are best friends with teammate, Ethan Edwards. You and Ethan were always flirty with each other but were always strictly friends. Until, maybe you weren’t.~

*This is a part one of I don’t know yet. Takes place freshman year.*

October, 2021

Morgan’s POV

I’m currently hanging out with my brother and our teammates. We decided to have a movie night in Ethan and Mark’s dorm, since I had a projector and Ethan didn’t put anything on his wall. I put on Miracle because we couldn’t decide on anything and I figured that everyone would be happy, and they were.

Somehow, I wound up squished between Ethan and Mark. Ethan is quite literally my best friend. We do everything together and it’s been that way since we stepped foot on campus. When we’re not in class, at hockey, or me at softball (because I’m a two sport athlete) we’re always together. 

Ethan put his arm around me and pulled me closer to him. This was a common thing we did. Me and Ethan are just friends though. I lean my head against his shoulder because I’m starting to get tired. I had 6 am weights for softball on top of three classes and hockey practice. This was a regular thing for me. I feel Ethan kiss my head (something that was also a common thing between us) and say, “Go to sleep, you had a long day. I’ll wake you when the movie is over and walk you back. Just close your eyes morgs.”

I nod and listen to him. I don’t really remember falling asleep but I remember hearing a camera click and someone that sounds like Dylan say, “They’re cute. Are we sure that they are just friends?”

“Yes. Morgan would’ve told me if she had a boyfriend. I’d know anyways, we’re twins remember.” Luke said in a ‘duh’ tone.

Mark comments. “And Ethan would’ve mentioned it. He talks about her a lot so it would’ve come up.”

“And neither Sarah or McKenna have mentioned it. So they’re just friends Dylan. Just drop it dude. Should we wake them?”

“Nah. She can stay. He’ll walk her home in the morning so it’s fine. She had a long day so let’s not disturb her. You guys should get some sleep too.” Next thing I know, I feel Ethan’s arms tighten around me and I drift back to sleep. 

January, 2022

Morgan’s POV

Now that the spring semester has started, my days have become longer as the softball team is in preseason mode. I have to rearrange my entire schedule to accommodate lift, two practices, 5 classes and games. It’s stressing me out. Hutch is letting me do individual practice with a coach. It’s pissing a lot of my teammates off because they think I’m slacking off when I’m doing double the work. They have started being bitches to me and it pisses me off.

I taught Ethan how to soft toss so that I could get BP in everyday. He’s actually pretty good at it. He throws to me every time I ask and I could not be more grateful. We’re at the cages right now since I had a break in my day. He says, “Three more morgs. Then can we be done? I have homework and we have practice at 4.”

“Only if they are good ones.”

“Ok Ms. Perfectionist.” He says with attitude. He throws them and I hit all three of them perfectly to the top right corner of the cage. I put my bat down and we pick the balls up. I turn to Ethan who’s holding the bucket, and say, “Can we go to chipotle or something? I haven’t eaten today.”

“Seriously? It’s 12:30 and you had six am lift on top of back to back classes. And we have practice today.”

“I know that Ethan. I really don’t need you telling me what my schedule is. You sound like Luke.”

“I’m sorry, I’m just worried. You need to take care of yourself morgs.”

“Ethan, I’m fine. Can we just pick these up and get food?”

“Yea. And I’m buying your lunch.”

“Ethan…”

“Not up for debate. Just help me pick these up.” I laugh and we pick the rest of them up before we head to Ethan’s car and to chipotle. He stays true to his word and buys me lunch despite me protesting. A few of the girls from the team come in and see me with Ethan. Jess comments, “Oh, little miss hockey player is here. Must be blowing off practice again. Wish I could skip like that.”

“Oh and she’s with her little boyfriend. How cute? Wonder what he thinks of her skipping practice all the time.” Sierra says. Hearing that pisses me off. I don’t know why but it just does. I say, “can we go?” Ethan says, “yea. Are you ok?” I shake my head no and he says, “Ok. Let’s go then, yea?”

I nod and he holds my hand and leads me out to the car but we don’t get in it. He pulls me in for a hug and I relax under his touch. I think I’m developing feelings for him and it scares me. Ethan rubs my back and whispers, “Hey, it’s ok. Morgs, you’re ok.”

He kisses my head and I pull away no longer wanted to hit something. I wipe the tears that I apparently shed. He forces me to look at him and he asks, “What happened back there? I’ve never seen you mad like that before.”

“I told you about the softball team basically hating me because of me doing individual practices right?” He nods so I continue, “Well, they’ve been making comments and shit. I usually use it as motivation but it’s been getting to my head. Only Luke knows. He’s the only one I wanted to know. And now you.”

“So then what just happened?”

“Two of the girls in there were on the team and made comments about how I must be skipping practice again and how I’m with my little boyfriend as they refer to you as and said something about what you must think about me skipping practice. That’s not even the worst thing that’s been said. I’m just done with it, all of it Ethan. Sometimes I wish I just played hockey and never played softball in the first place. I can’t keep doing this, it doesn’t feel worth it anymore Eddy.” 

He pulls me back in for a hug and he says, “you know that they aren’t right morgs. You are the hardest working person I’ve ever met. It takes real talent, skill, dedication, and sacrifice to play two division one sports like you’re doing. We’re extremely proud of you. Luke for damn sure is. He brags about you when you’re not around. I’m proud of you too. Don’t let them get in your head. I know it sucks. But you’ve worked so hard for this. Hutch knows that, she knows knows that your putting in double the work. It’s gonna pay off. And I’ll be at every damn game, cheering the loudest for number 6 who is my best friend in whole fucking world.”

I mutter, “thank you.” We pull away and head back to school so try and get homework done before practice. I mean we are students too. I hope he’s right and that everything will pay off in the end.

April, 2022

Morgan’s POV

Today is our rivalry game against State. The whole hockey team is here. I’m excited. Ever since our season ended, they’ve been at every home game and even traveled when we played State at State. These boys really do have my back and I love them for it.

Ethan was right, I got this. Bottom of the seventh, tied at 0, two outs. I get down to my last strike. The pitcher winds up and I get my bat on the ball, sending it over the fence, to win the game. As I’m rounding first base, I hear from the stands, “That’s my best friend right there. WOO! Go blue!”

I shake my head at my Ethan. I can hear Luke too, “That’s my twin right there. Hell yea morg! Go blue!” I turn and see Ethan and Luke chest bump. God I hate them sometimes. But they pulled up like they promised so I deal with it. I approach third base and get ready to high-five Hutch as I jog by. Literally the whole hockey team is on their feet cheering for me especially since we just beat State.

“That’s our girl.” I hear from Nolan Moyle.

“WOO! That’s my girl right there! Number 6 on the field, number 1 in my heart! I love you morgs!” I hear from Ethan fucking Edwards. Oh my god. Ethan is definitely drunk. I laugh it off and get greeted by the team. They're happy but I think it’s because we won, not because I hit a walk off. 

It sucks because straight up only like 6 girls like me. Alex, McKenna, Audrey, Kaylee, Sarah, and Ella. Alex is transferring and using her 5th year somewhere else so I’m losing one of my girls. It’s tough but I got my boys.

After we shake hands and everything, I head to the locker room and grab my backpack. I usually just change at the house after games. I go out to all of the boys waiting for me. Ethan comes running over and engulfs me in a huge hug. He reeks of beer. He says, “I’m so proud of you.”

“Party at my house at 9 morgan. Invite whoever. We’re celebrating.” J Bone says. J Bone and his parties. I nod and text my girls and tell them. I ask them not to tell the other girls because I wanted to drink and get drunk tonight. 

*At J Bone’s*

I walk in and everybody cheers for me. I immediately get a drink put in my hand by the bone man himself. J Bone stands up by the speakers and. He says, “Alright, everybody shut up for a sec. For those who don’t know, our girl Morgan Hughes, is a two sport athlete. She dominates on the ice for us and kicks ass on the softball field. Today she hit a walk off homerun to beat State. So this is for her. A toast to our superstar. To Morgan!”

“To Morgan!” Everyone toasts me, making me blush. He gets down and turns the music back on. I immediately down my drink and get another before finding my girls. I get greeted in a hug by them. McKenna says, “Ethan is staring.” 

“He’s staring at you with heart eyes.” Alex says.

“He’s my best friend. He’s also drunk and probably just horny. Let’s not talk about Ethan.” I say.

“As you wish.” Audrey says. We start dancing together. After about two hours, I’m like 7 or 8 in and drunk as fuck. I feel hands go on my hips and someone behind me. I start dancing on them. I’m feeling extra confident, probably the booze. Oh I’m definitely not gonna remember any of this tomorrow. I turn and see my best friend, Ethan Edwards. Neither of us have a problem with this since we’ve always been flirty with each other. We stay like that for a bit before Ethan whispers, “I’m gonna get another, do you want one?”

“Yes please.” I say and kiss his cheek. I could smell the alcohol on him. I also say, “I’m gonna go find Luke while I can still kinda walk.”

“Ok. Just stay there until I come with your drink.” He says kissing my cheek this time. I stumble through the house to find my brother talking with J Bone, Chic, Moyle, Keato, and Grano. I stumble into him saying, “Lukey!” He grabs me smiling, “Morgy. Having fun?”

“Fuck yea. J Bone, your a g man. Sick fucking party.” I say slurring my words. The guys laugh. J Bone says, “Thanks lady Hughes. How many have you had?”

“Uh, I can’t count that high J Bone. Ethan went to get me another one.”

Moyle says, “Oh boy. Good to know.”

“Was he drunk at my game? He seemed it.” I asked. Luke laughs and says,“Yes. You’re staying at my house tonight by the way. You have no choice.”

I say, “Ok.” “You doing ok?” He asks being a little concerned. I nod, “I’m doing great. Has Ethan been drinking all day?” Luke laughs, “Oh yea. He started when he got out of class. I’ve never seen him drink this much.”

“Oh. Can I tell you a secret? But you have to promise not to tell Ethan.” I say. He looks at me smiling, “Twin promise.”

“Boys, block your ears. Lukey’s ears only.” They laugh and then block their ears. I pull Luke down closer to me since he’s so fucking tall and whisper in his ear, “I’m in love with Ethan.”

“I knew that morgy. It’s obvious. You just play it off as best friends. But you’re both drunk so make a move. You both won’t remember so no harm no foul.”

“This is why your my favorite. Your so smart.”

“Glad I can help.” He taps J Bone and they unplug their ears. I stumble over my own feet and Moyle grabs me before I fall. “Woah, you ok lady Hughes?”

“I’m fucking wonderful Moyle. We beat State, there’s no reason to not be ok.”

They all laugh and I hug Luke. He wraps one arm around me to keep me from falling over. Ethan eventually finds us and hands me my drink. I say, “Oh yay! You just became my favorite. Sorry not sorry Luke.” Ethans wraps an arm around me pulling me into him. I smile and say, “Let’s dance Ethan.” We walk off towards the dance floor. 

Luke’s POV

I use Morgan going off with Ethan as my opportunity to make a move on McKenna. We’ve been flirting for a few months but I really like her and want her to be my girl. 

I see her dancing with the girls so I go up behind McKenna and whisper in her ear, “Hey baby.” and then kiss her cheek. She turns and smiles at me. “Hey lukey. Finally come to hit the dance floor?”

“Just for you baby.” I say a smirk and pull her close to me.

I grab her hips to dance along with her. She looks up and at me smiles. She reaches up and runs her fingers through my hair. I look down at her with a smirk, “Can I kiss you McKenna?” She nods and I lean in to kiss her.

Morgan’s POV

I look to my right while dancing with Ethan and see Luke kissing McKenna. What the fuck? She’s my best friend. A heads up would’ve been nice. I point it out to Ethan, “He’s kissing her. She’s my best friend.”

“So then kiss his.”

“I am not kissing Dylan.”

“I meant me morgs.”

“Oh. ok.” He leans in and kisses me. I have a feeling that we are both so drunk that we aren’t gonna remember this in the morning. I can taste the beer on his lips. Everything is so fuzzy right now, but I think that’s the alcohol. I don’t remember us stopping but somehow I’m in Luke’s car and cuddled into Ethan’s side in the back while McKenna is in the front seat holding luke’s hand. I’m cold, tired, drunk. “Ethan I’m cold.”

“I know baby. We’re almost at the house. I’ll give you a sweatshirt to sleep in.”

“Thank you. Can I stay with you tonight?” I plead.

“Yea.” Luke pulls into the driveway and has to help us both inside. Ethan almost falls over getting out which is problematic to say the least. I do fall over getting out. “Ow. Ethan why’d you let me fall?”

“I tried baby.”

“No you didn’t. Neither did you Luke, your a bad brother.”

“Morgan, come on. Your drunk and it’s cold. You need to get to bed.” He says trying to get me up. Ethan comes over and tries to help too. I swat their hands away and try to get up myself. I say, “I can take care of myself. And I’m not that drunk.”

“Morgan, seriously. Stop being difficult.”

“I can take care of myself Luke. Just because we’re twins doesn’t mean I need you every second of every day. I’m 18. I don’t need you anymore.”

“Stop being fucking difficult Morgan. Just let us fucking help you. You’re black out drunk right now and don’t know what your doing. Stop being a stubborn bitch, shut up, and just let us fucking help.” He snaps at me. He’s never snapped at me like that. I stand up and lean against Ethan. I snap back at Luke, “Fuck you Luke. Go to hell. Don’t talk to me like that.”

Ethan and I stumble our way up to Ethan’s room. He hands me a sweatshirt and I change for bed. I’ll deal with makeup later. “Hey Ethan?” He looks at me with a raised eyebrow. I kiss him one last time for the night and say, “Good night.”

“Good night.” We climb into bed and drift off to sleep.

I wake up the next morning and I’m in Ethan’s sweatshirt and cuddled into Ethan. I look under the covers and check that we are both wearing clothes which is a relief but I don’t remember anything from last night. I don’t even remember getting here. What the fuck happened last night?

I hear Ethan moving next to me, “Why do I feel like I was hit by a bus?”

“I don’t know. Last thing I remember is being at J Bone’s with McKenna and the girls. What do you remember?” I say rubbing my eyes. 

“I remember your brother scolding me for pregaming your game. And I remember your homerun. After that, couldn’t tell you.”

We laugh and then drag ourselves downstairs. I see Luke sitting on the couch watch tv with McKenna. When the fuck did she get here? Luke hears us and says, “Morning. Tylenol is on the counter.”

“Indoor voices.” I say rubbing my temple trying to sooth the headache. I grab the Tylenol and chug some gatorade. Ethan does the same and we both feel like death. I groan and lean against him hugging him. He hugs me back and asks Luke, “What happened last night? Neither of us remember anything.”

“Well, eddy you blacked out at like five from your day drinking. You guys spent most of J Bone’s party with each other. We had eyes on you since you both were blacked out. I was sober and drove home. You guys fell asleep within a half hour of being home.”

I zoned out like halfway through Luke talking. I need food or I’m gonna puke. I use ethan’s chest to hide the light because of my headache. I groan and say, “I’m starving. Can we get food?”

“Yea. I’ll drive. I’m good to drive I promise.”

“Ok.” We got into his car and drove off the get breakfast. He paid for mine, like he usually does no matter my protests. And we head back to the house. I take it nothing happened last night because Luke would’ve said something. We go to Ethan’s room and I cuddle into him to sleep this hangover off.

At least I can chalk up anything I did last night to being drunk. I’m just hoping that I didn’t blurt out that I’m in love with him.

(I have a part 2 ready and currently working on part 3 if anyone's interested)

[awarnin]

hii could you write a declan mckenna imagine??

literally anything you want lmao

(maybe friends to lovers?)

Take It Slow | DECLAN MCKENNA X FEM! READER

warning: they never kiss???? lmao does that count??? help

author's note: my longest one shot yet!! I hope you like it, it took me a long time to make this request because I didn't have enough inspiration to do it at the time, but POOF! it arrived. Thank you for your request, sweetheart, lmk your opinion:)

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Declan let out a long sigh as he tossed his keys onto the small table by the front door. It had been a long day at the studio, and he was more than ready to unwind. As he shuffled toward the kitchen to grab a beer from the fridge, he noticed a note stuck to the freezer door, written in the messy handwriting of his housemate:

"Out with some friends tonight. Don't wait up! :)"

Declan smiled to himself, glad that you were out enjoying yourself. Not that he minded the quiet; after the chaos of the studio, the calm was a welcome change of pace.

Popping open the beer, Declan grabbed his phone and wallet from the counter and headed to the back porch. The spring night was mild, with a soft breeze stirring the new leaves on the trees. He scrolled aimlessly through social media as he drank, letting the peacefulness of the neighborhood seep into his bones.

It was in that moment of peace that Declan's mind inevitably drifted to thoughts of you, as it had been lately. His housemate and best friend for five years. In recent months, Declan had begun to see you in a new light, noticing little details that had never caught his attention before: the way you nose crinkled when you laughed or the gestures you made with your hands while explaining something.

He knew these thoughts were dangerous territory; your friendship was too important to risk over uncontrolled feelings. Still, Declan found himself daydreaming more and more about what could happen if you took that next step beyond friendship. He wondered if her smile would be just as soft and bright pressed against his lips as it was when you smiled at him from across the room.

Shaking his head with a resigned chuckle, Declan took another long sip of beer. Fantasizing about his housemate and friend was a road best left untraveled. Any fleeting attraction he felt would fade over time, as crushes do, and their easy comfort would remain.

At least, that's what he told himself. But the truth was, in the past few months, that warmth in his chest every time you walked into a room had only grown more persistent instead of fading. He was playing a dangerous game, ignoring these feelings for the sake of keeping things simple between you. And he wondered if maybe, just maybe, you felt it too beneath the surface of their familiar routines.

Finishing his beer with a sigh, Declan stood up to head back inside for the night. As he passed by the living room window, a movement in the side yard caught his eye. Squinting through the dimming twilight, he spotted a lone figure tossing something for a small, excited bundle of fur.

"Speak of the devil" Declan thought with a private smile. Grabbing his keys once again, he slipped outside and casually walked toward the old tree where you were playing with the neighbor's dog.

"Hey," he greeted softly as he approached. Her bright smile in response warmed him inside.

"Hey. Just keeping Max entertained while Claudia finishes her shift." You tossed the tennis ball once more as the dog eagerly chased after it. Straightening up from where you had been crouching, your smile turned questioning. "Want some company? I could use a break."

Declan smiled back easily, gesturing toward the house. "The door's open. I'll put the kettle on."

Later, as you sat together on the porch swing, cups of tea in hand, Declan found himself relaxing into their familiar rhythm. Your presence beside him was as comforting as ever. You chatted about nothing in particular as the spring night deepened around you, and the neighbor's dog had long since been called home.

And yet, there was something different in the air between you, a subtle shift that made Declan newly aware of every accidental brush of your arms or knees. He glanced over at you and found you gazing at the darkening lawn, your profile softly illuminated by the porch light, and once again, he wondered if you felt it too. That nagging suggestion that your comfortable familiarity could blossom into something deeper.

Before he realized what he was doing, Declan broke the serene silence. "Have you ever wondered..." He trailed off as you turned your inquisitive eyes toward him. How to continue without ruining this delicate thing growing between you?

Taking a deep breath, Declan pressed on gently. "If we took that next step, what it would be like. You and me." Your silence was thoughtful rather than surprised, as if you too had considered this inevitable question. You smiled sadly. "I know it's complicated. Our friendship means everything. I just had to ask, I guess."

For a long moment, you said nothing, once again looking out at the shadowy garden. Then, hesitantly, you said, "I've wondered too. What we have... it's important. But I think..." You turned then, meeting his eyes meaningfully. "What if we tried? Just to see."

Declan's heart swelled at the sight of the shy hope in your smile, in the longing that mirrored his own. Slowly, giving you time to change you mind, he reached for your hand that rested on the swing between you. Your fingers intertwined, warm and certain.

"We take it slow," Declan murmured. "See where this goes before making any big decisions. If it feels right, we'll keep going. And if not..."

"We stay as we are. Best friends, always." You gave his hand a gentle squeeze. "No matter what."

Declan mirrored your soft smile, feeling lighter than he had in a long time, just holding your hand in the quiet of the porch. Whatever happened, he knew that as long as you stayed by his side, he would be okay.

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[pennyserenade]

Book ask: 11, 12, 21!

11. What was your favorite book that has been out for a while, but you just now read?

I'm embarrassed to admit it, being that I have an English degree and all, but Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. Surprisingly, it was never a text that I got around to reading in any of my years of schooling, but I really took to it and resonated with it when I read it this year!

12. Any books that disappointed you?

Saying disappointed feels too strong a word, because I did enjoy the novel overall, but I was a bit let down by Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna. Everyone was saying that it was the best thing they read all year, and they compared it to Sally Rooney (who I'm a massive fan of). I did think it was pretty good, but there were too many unnecessary narratives going on, and it made the entire thing feel so cluttered at times.

21. Did you participate in or watch any booklr, booktube, or book twitter drama?

No, I'm a relatively boring person in all realms of my life. I can't even really begin to tell you any drama that was taking place in any of those communities, which is rare for me. I'm never personally in it, but I'm always watching at the scene of the crime. Not this year, though; maybe the next.

[evenmyhivemindisempty]

Uh-oh,the Boyd's just found out they left someone pregnant!How would they react

Okay, for the purpose of this ask I’m going to assume that the Boyd’s have impregnated someone they are not in a committed relationship with!

Steve Murphy: Impossible. That’s not his baby. Perhaps Javi put on a Steve wig and a Steve accent and tricked you. He demands a paternity test ASAP.

Donald Pierce: Oh he’s so alarmed. That first conversation is… not productive. He splutters out a few accusations that they’re lying, then offers money in case they wanna “take care of it”. After he’s had time to think about it he’ll eventually decide to pitch in – whether that’s holding their hand while the mifepristone kicks in or awkwardly patting them on the back as they suffer through morning sickness. At the end of the day though, I don’t think Pierce is going to volunteer to help raise this baby. He’ll send money along, and he’ll come over to “babysit” when they need a night off, but he’s not gonna be an equal child-rearing partner.

Cap Hatfield: Oh? You’re pregnant with his baby? He is MARRYING YOU. It’s the honorable and appropriate thing to do! His family is so excited to meet!

Clement Mansell: Clement is DELIGHTED. He’s at every doctor’s appointment, he’s bringing them chicken noodle soup when the morning sickness gets bad, he’s rubbing their belly to feel the baby kick and softly playing Roy Orbison songs for it! He absolutely hosts a ridiculously elaborate gender reveal party.

The Corinthian: You know, I think the Corinthian might actually be kind of excited? He never knew he could do this! Creating life is Dream’s thing, not his! And he’s *good* with children. I’m not sure he’d necessarily care much about the person he knocked up though - he’s definitely gonna be there when they give birth, although perhaps just to put himself in a prime position for a sneaky kidnapping. He maybe doesn’t want to share!

Eli Klaber: He doesn’t even care that it’s next to impossible he knocked someone up! Like Clement, he’s just so damn delighted that he’s gonna be having a baby!! He comes with them to all their appointments and builds a nursery, and coos over every kick he can feel through their belly. He’s maybe a little wistful as they’re rubbing their tummy or doing deep breathing exercises in anticipation of the birth - he’d like to be the pregnant one!

Danny Maguire: Oh man, Danny feels so nauseous when he finds out. He ghosts them immediately, blocks their number, does NOT tell his dad, and just feels genuinely awful about the whole thing.

Ty Shaw: You know, Ty’s been a “dad” so many times, that I think he actually does gently sit them down and nonjudgmentally go over options with them. Co-parenting is on there for sure – he’s less enthused about adoption and abortion – he’d much rather take full custody himself, but at the end of the day he will defer to what they decide to do.

Quinn McKenna: Oh god, not again.

[filmorgue]

Chapter 4 "FilMorgue"

F: Damnit *mumbles* I guess I did miss everything

She hears belief chuckling and someone clearing their throat.

R: I wouldn't say that. Just the usual boring speech but for the most part you right on time.

The red head smile down at Flint as the other nodded her head in agreement. Flint gave them both a warm smile before taking a step towards them.

F: Oh thank goodness, by the way my name, Flint Lockwood. It's a pleasure to meet you both.

R: Hello Flint, I'm Rhiannon Mckenna

D: My names Daphne Halliwell. And it's a pleasure to meet you too

Flint smile at the duo then open her mouth to speak but paused. Carefully thinking about her next words.

F: *clears throat* Hopefully I'm not rude for asking but I'm curious....do you have any....umm...specialties?

D: Specialties? *giggles* if you meant "techniques" then yes. I am a seer. I can see into the past and future.

F: Wow that's cool

R: I'm a werewolf and you must be..mortal

Flint was taken back, she blushes.

F: How can you tell?

R: I can smell it on you. *chuckles* Sorry didn't mean to sound rude. I just have a really good nose.

Didn't take long for Mack to intervene considering his good hearing plus the fact he was still standing behind them. He was blessed with two "magnetic" sights.

M: Well hello pretty lady. Couldn't help but overhear you ladies chatting amongst yourselves. I'd like to properly introduce myself, I'm Mack Starnes, I'm a werewolf too and a twin to add. Excuse my sister, Leona, she just excited to be here. Speaking of which, I should be keeping an eye on her. Sorry to leave so sudden but you ladies have a nice day

With that, he was off to hunt down his sister. The girls just look at each other then laugh.

F: Maybe we should be heading in as well?

R/D: After you

@sadraccoon061 Rhiannon, @invisiblequeen Starnes Twins, and @batvalkorey Xen

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[jamminvroomvroom]

george + 14

make me your queen - declan mckenna

GR63 x reader

warnings: none

tysm for the request!

you’d always wanted something more from george, a morsel of his attention, a second of his time, had done ever since you were 15 and you raced against him for the first time.

throughout all of your years in motorsport, you could never seem to break the ice with him. you’d befriended lando, alex, countless other drivers that you raced against, but george was different. he wouldn’t give you the time of day, and even now, when you shared a garage and a team, he would barely acknowledge you past what your media duties dictated.

you were gearing up for quali in a rainy belgium, helmet heavy in your hands when you caught him looking. you thought you were imagining it at first, knowing that you meant less than nothing to him, despite the way your stomach turned as you entertained the fantasy. it was embarrassing, really, crushing on a guy, your teammate, that had barely said two words to you in ten years. as you adjusted your race suit, you realised that no, he definitely was looking.

you quirked an eyebrow, and all he did was smirk. butterflies danced in the pit of stomach and you got in the car, wondering. hoping.

-

p5 on a rain soaked grid was not bad, not bad at all.

you jumped out of the car met with countless pats on the back and a ruffle of your frizzy hair. you were grinning ear to ear, finally proving just how strong you could be, even in such a shitty car. your eyes scanned parc ferme, as much as you tried to pretend you weren’t looking for him, but you couldn’t pretend that you hadn’t been thinking about the way his blue eyes followed you earlier in the garage, taking you in, observing that way you fell into your own little bubble.

it felt like he’d finally, properly seen you. looked at you for the first time.

and then, there he was. he’d be lining up p7, just behind you. you thought your eyes were deceiving you as he got closer and closer to you, closing the usual vast distance that you maintained.

“p5, huh?” george’s voice had you transfixed and almost in shock; it was rare that he actually spoke to you.

“yeah, just about.” you smiled, polite, cautious, just about holding it together.

“could have had you.” he teased. yes, yes you could have me.

“try a bit harder next time and you’ll get me.” you don’t know where you found the confidence to make a joke, especially such a suggestive one, but the way his eyes widened so briefly, and his lips pulled into an all too familiar smirk, you knew you’d made the right choice.

“maybe i could get you dinner tonight, you know, for out-qualifying me.” he sounded overconfident, but it wasn’t all there, something else creeping into his tone. nerves?

your mouth fell open, closed, and then open again, like a fish out of water. you were blindsided, desperately confused. he looked regretful, fearing that he’d colossally fucked up, but then your brain kicked in and your mouth caught up.

“seems only fair,” you grinned. “you know, because i out-qualified you.”

“it’s a date.” george winked, and then he was gone, swallowed up by the crowd of people.

you stood there, blinking, wondering if you’d imagined it. it was possible, you supposed. but it was real. it was very real. it had only taken you a long decade, but george russell was taking you for dinner, and maybe, just maybe, you’d be his.

[strangledeggs]

Tell me what to listen to next!

I'm stealing an idea from someone else on here to help me catch up on a backlog of music I have lying around that I haven't yet listened to. Up above, you'll see 50 albums, 25 in each list. The lists are as follows:

List 1:

Adele - 30 Les Amazones d'Afrique - Amazones Power The Chills - Brave Words CMAT - Crazymad, For Me Courtney Love - America's Sweetheart Dusty Springfield - The Very Best Of Dusty Springfield FU-Schnickens - Nervous Breakdown Generation Bass Presents Transnational Dubstep [compilation] Gil Scott-Heron - It's Your World Girls Against Boys - House Of GvsB Kool AD - 63 Louis Armstrong - Ambassador Satch Mach-Hommy - Dollar Menu 4 Mase - Harlem World Meat Puppets - Huevos Meredith Monk - Dolmen Music Nirvana - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah Pylon - Chomp Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Step Terry Allen - Bottom Of The World Thelonious Monk - The Complete London Collection Tyler Childers - Rustin' In The Rain UB40 - Labour Of Love The Velvet Underground - Another View Willowz - Talk In Circles

List 2:

Bell Orchestre - Recording A Tape The Colour Of The Light Carly Pearce - Hummingbird Clem Snide - End Of Love Earth, Wind & Fire - Open Our Eyes Elliott Murphy - Aquashow Gasolin' - Gasolin' Helen Reddy - Helen Reddy Kirby Heard - Mama's Biscuits Lifesavas - Spirit In Stone Lori McKenna - 1988 Marshal Crenshaw - #447 Muddy Waters - King Bee New Wave Dance Music From South Africa [compilation] NRBQ - NRBQ L'Orchestre National Mauritanien - Ahl Nana Randy Newman - Randy Newman Ray Wylie Hubbard - Co-Starring Too Ruby Braff And Ellis Larkins - Calling Berlin Vol. 1 Sacred Soul Of North Carolina [compilation] Skip James - Blues From The Delta Swamp Dogg - Gag A Maggot Tabu Ley Rochereau - Man From Kinshasa Unholy Modal Rounders - Unholier Than Thou: 7/7/77 Van Dyke Parks - Song Cycle Yo-Yo Ma - Classic Yo-Yo

You can help me out here by replying to this post picking one album from each of the lists, which I will then listen to at some point in...hopefully the next month? Maybe two? Sorry, my listening schedule for new stuff is slow recently because of work. But a few notes here:

a) First, obviously you must pick two albums (again, one from each list) and you can't pick something somebody else has already picked.

b) As I listen to these albums (I tend to go in alphabetical order on a running list I have), I will post short impressions of them here (I may or may not add a letter grade, we'll see how I'm feeling by the time I get around to it).

c) Pretty much all of these albums were reviewed (or at least recommended) in some way by the critic Robert Christgau, so part of my impressions will involve noting whether I agree or disagree with him on his assessment.

I'm honestly not sure if I have enough followers here for this to work, so it might get cross-posted to a Facebook group I'm in where people are more likely to respond. I'll reblog after a while with an update on what's chosen, and it will close after I get a lineup of about 10-20 albums (or after like a week or two, if no one's responding).

And yes, I am aware that these are eccentric lists.

[munsonownsmyass]

Werewolf!Quinn McKenna x reader

Summary: When you move in with your boyfriend, you have a surprise for him.

Warnings: Just some fluff, kisses and allusions of smut.

Notes: This is my contribution for week 2 of The Moon in May writing challenge. I chose the word "Den" and played around with it. First time writing a piece alone for Quinn. It's short and silly, but sweet 🙈🩷

“Just one more load and then we’re done.” You breathe out, putting down the heavy box. One bad thing about books? They are awful to move.

“I count two.”

“Two?” You look at Quinn confused, until you see the lewd expression on his face. “Let’s just get our stuff moved first and then we can worry about your load.”

You grin when you hear the soft rumble in his chest. One of his strong hands lands on your hip as the other cups your cheek, his eyes finding yours.

“You really shouldn’t keep the big bad wolf waiting.” He growls, trying to sound intimidating, but you just laugh and kiss him, before moving around him to one of the boxes behind him. “I feel like you don’t really appreciate my powers. I’m a beast.”

“Oh, I know.” You wink, blushing at the memory of just how wild he could be and how good he always made you feel. Quinn smirks when he picks up the slight increase in your pulse.

“Still thinking about last night?” He hums with a cocky grin, closing the distance between you, his eyes never leaving yours. “I did notice you walking a little funny today.”

You don’t even answer, just punch him lightly on the arm, making him laugh. As frustrating as he can be at times, his boyish charm always makes you smile. There’s just something about Quinn and that sass that you can’t resist. “I hate you.” You smile as you throw your arms around him, kissing him passionately.

“Nah, darlin’.” He breathes out between kisses, pushing you against the stack of boxes. “You love me.”

“Maybe a smidge.” You giggle as he nibs at your neck. Quinn press against you and you feel his hard length. As hard as it is, you have to resist and push him away. You need to finish moving the stuff tonight.

“Fine.” He mutters against your skin, before he moves away.

“Could you go alone? I have something I want to do here.” You say softly, playing with the hair at the nape of his neck.

“Oh yeah? Does it involve you being naked on the bed when I return?”

“No.” You giggle, kissing him softly. “I’m gonna order us some dinner. But-” you draw out the word, your hand softly caressing his chest, “-I’ve heard your new roommate tends to get frisky after a few glasses of wine.”

He growls as he nibbles softly at your neck, one hand pulling you closer to him, while the other dips into your back pocket to get the keys. “I’ll pick up a bottle on the way.”

“Awesome. See you later, baby.”

With Quinn out of the door, you quickly order some food before walking over to one of the boxes. You had ordered something for Quinn weeks ago and you couldn’t wait to see his reaction.

“Sorry it took so long, darlin’. Your neighbor talks so much I almost wanted to-” He stops when he sees the living room. You’ve moved around some boxes and made a little impromptu dining table out of one of the big boxes. Several boxes are open, paper spread on the floor, as you’ve frantically searched for wine glasses and some candles. But it was worth it, making the first dinner in your shared home special.

Quinn was the first guy you’ve ever dared dream of a future with, so when he asked you to move in together, it was a no-brainer. Because of Quinn being a werewolf, you had found a cozy house on the outskirts of the city, right next to the forest. There would be plenty of room there for him to roam around.

Quinn walks into the living room, putting down the box in his hands. You’re not in the living room, but he can hear you shuffling some stuff around in his office. Opening the door, he startles you as you throw the pillow you have in hand down on the ground. You walk over to him and take his hands.

“I have a surprise for you.” You say eagerly, pulling him further into the office before pointing to the plush bed before you. When you saw it, you knew you had to buy it. A human dog bed, extremely comfortable and soft. You thought the idea of a dog bed to a werewolf was hilarious and couldn’t wait to see what Quinn thought about it.

“A dog bed?” He frowns, looking at the huge plush bed on the floor. “Darlin’, I’m a werewolf, not a fucking dog.” He lets go of your hand, squatting down and running his hand over the soft surface, before looking at you. “So what’s next? You wanna put me on a leash?”

“Shit, I’m so sorry. I saw this on Amazon and I thought the idea was funny.” You almost cry, fearing you’ve ruined everything. All you wanted was to make a little joke and now he seemed mad at you. Quinn senses your distress and is by your side in an instant, cupping your cheeks gently.

“Honey, I’m not mad.” He gives you a sweet kiss before pulling you into a hug. “But you know I’m not a poodle, right?”

“I know. ” You grin, holding him tightly. “You’re way cooler than a poodle.”

“Cool? I’m a regular Charlie B. Barkin, babe.”

“Who?” You question, pushing away from him and you’re met by Quinn’s horrified face.

“Were you born in a cave? How have you never seen ‘All Dogs go to Heaven?’”

“I’m more of a Disney girl.” You shrug with a smile, but the smile fades as you look to the dog bed. “Look, Quinn, I’m sorry. I’ll get rid of it and-”

“Hey, hey.” He interrupts you, raising your gaze to his with a finger under your chin. “No, let’s keep it. It looks cozy and besides, then you’ll have somewhere to put me to in timeout when I’m bad.”

He laughs softly and you can’t help but huff out a little laugh too. The idea of Quinn sulking in a dog bed is priceless.

“When is dinner gonna be here?”

You fish you phone out of your back pocket and look at the time. “About 20 minutes, why?”

“Just thought we should consecrate it.” He nods towards the dog bed, turning you around so he presses you towards it. “See if it’s as comfortable as it looks.”

He kisses you softly before laying you down on the bed, instantly attacking your neck with kisses, one hand moving down your side to the hem of your dress. You feel him harden as he grinds into your core, making you moan out his name.

Turns out the bed was very comfortable. The rest of the evening you snuggled in the dog bed, eating your pizza before turning in for the night. You often found Quinn napping in it and it never ceased to make you smile.

No pressure tags, cause I dont know who likes Quinn (besides Ericca 😆❤️): @mindidjarin @itwasthereaminuteago @albatrossandivys @mattmurdocksscars @pedrito-friskito @hlkwrites @lavenderursa @yarrystyleeza

[clockwisekeys]

-- CAN'T CRY ABOUT THE SHIT THAT I CAN'T CHANGE.

** WATCH THE SEASONS CHANGE ** ⟨ justin baldoni, he/him, 39 ⟩ We just saw ⟨ doctor rafe sam mckenna ⟩ entering ⟨ a new york police department ⟩. I heard that he's ⟨ non-corrupt ⟩, and that he's lived in new york for like ⟨ ever ⟩. Be careful, he works as a ⟨ medical examiner/failed law student ⟩ and is known to be ⟨ impulsive ⟩, ⟨ impatient ⟩, and ⟨ resentful ⟩. However he's also known to be ⟨ innovative ⟩, ⟨ high-minded ⟩, and ⟨ quite suave ⟩. – ⟨ tortured and saved by sol ⟩

-- IT'S CRAZY WHAT YOU'LL DO FOR A FRIEND.

gifted child, burdened adult. married, idiot. obsessed with the color green. secret admirer of the song "hoax" by taylor swift, and publicly obsessed with sex on the beach (the cocktail). grumpy, always. justice. revenge. fairness. (in what world).

-- IS IT TOO LATE FOR US?

tw: bullying, violence, alcohol addiction, injury/blood

Tick, tick. Rafe watches the clock as the minutes pass, his papers still blank. It's not that the silence is too loud. It's also not like he partied too hard on the weekend, like he tossed this exam into the trash because he's had a few drinks too many. It's not like he hasn't studied enough -- and yet, there's no word written except for his name. Maybe it all starts a few years earlier, when he's still in highschool. Kids are mean, especially rich and pampered ones, and the private school doesn't quite help. Not when there's the constant question of: what do your parents do, anyway? The answer "Dunno" isn't seen as nice, and he doesn't feel quite nice for the next few years either, with how he's being used as a punching bag. He's awkward and tall, clumsy, til graduation. The truth is -- his parents don't really do anything except drink beer all night and day. The scholarship is a gift -- it gets him out of the shabby apartment, and into law school. Just that three years in, law school becomes a burden, rather than something nice and wrapped up like a present. Rafe decides - it's time to leave the security behind, and jump into a dream. Jump, then fall. It's like crashing through a window, glass everywhere -- shards that could hurt him, and god, they do. Rafe always feels slightly out of place, like an impostor, stuck in a world of money. Studying law and medicine comes with daddy's daughters and mama's sons, most bathing in money. Parties, where he feels like a pillar instead of the fun guy during beer pong, where he leaves early just to study. Where he leaves early, and meets Zara at night -- and gets himself caught in just another spiral. Though upwards, this time, at least for the glimpse of an eye. It's fun nights out, reassuring talks, apartments, vacations, family meetings. Then an engagement, a wedding, and -- no kids. It's laughable, really. The promise he's made to himself, to be a better father, to make a better parent than his ever tried to be, it's his fault it can't be. Another shard, popping one of the heart-shaped balloons around. Rafe is not sure if his love wavers, or if he's just too tired to keep fixing.

-- I WAS THERE IN THE DARK WHEN YOU SPILLED YOUR FIRST BLOOD