#moxie girls fight back

[lexxwithbooks]

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[xxx-ang3l-w1th-a-sh0tgun-xxx]

just finished watching Moxie. it was quite good and i liked how they reference Bikini Kill a lot and the zines in the film were also really cool looking!! i need to finish watching The Punk Singer next :)

[moxpunk]

Welcome to Moxie's Big Final Fantasy XIV Ninja Headcanon/Personal Lore/Observation Dump! ... or whatever I end up calling it.

Preface, I've been doing a lot of roleplay on my Keeper miqo'te, Rina, a lot as of late, and I play her as a Keeper-ass Keeper from the Black Shroud that's found her way to Hingashi and settled in with a ninja-clan. So, naturally, I'm going to scour a whole bunch of lore-junk and extrapolate from in-game resources to figure out flavor. Plus, ninja-stuff in XIV is Nonstandard Magic to an extent, and that's fun to play with.

Don't take this stuff as hard Facts or anything, or feel like if you've got a different interpretation of this stuff that it's Wrong. I like to have fun with this sort of thing, and these thoughts have been rattling around in my brain for long enough. They need to get out.

This is essentially going to be a big list of observations and shit, so I'm tossing it below a break for everyone's convenience.

Yeah? Yeah. Let's dig in.

Ninja hand-signs (Mudra) operate on the same logic as Dancer dances. What I mean by this is: Dancers have been established already that by moving their bodies in specific ways, they can manipulate aether in and through themselves and others around them. The body is a natural conduit for aether, and by moving it in specific ways, a specific outcome can be achieved. Ninjas do the exact same thing with their hand-signs, but just on a personal level. It's an outright game mechanic for them, too, instead of it being something that just happens with every action they get. I know that this is more of an observation than some hidden thing, but I still think pointing this out to characters during roleplay is a fun a-ha moment.

Ninjas have access to all six prongs on the established Elemental Wheel. Again, more of an observation than something wild and hidden, but it wasn't until I looked at the different Ninjutsu that it clicked. Katon = Fire. Raiton = Thunder. Hyoton = Ice. Huton = Wind. Doton = Earth. Suiton = Water. Of course, we don't see much in terms of flexibility in terms of utility or manipulating these elements into anything but attacks, so I wouldn't straight-up call ninjas Masters of Elements. It's a fun thing to notice, though, where most other jobs are restricted to three (maybe four) elements at most.

(Mild Shadowbringers world-building spoilers in this next one, just a heads-up.)

Umbral-aligned aether is really important to utilizing ninjutsu. So, this one comes from the in-game text on Doton calling the technique "a patch of corrupted earth". Plus, it just makes sense thematically: ninjas use darkness-aligned techniques. We're starting to get into Moxie Headcanon with this stuff. First off, umbral-aligned aether is inherently unstable because it's the alignment of movement and chaos. This is great for people that practice a fighting-style where leaving very little trace, even aetherically, is a benefit. You don't want someone tracing your operative back to their hideout, after all. Second, this probably explains how a ninja can hide themselves in plain sight. It's not quite "melding into the shadows" that people from the Source interpret it, as it is "destabilizing the aether around the body that visual light seems to pass right through". Something like that.

Ninjas can just use space-compression, huh? (Note: this one is just kinda funny to me because I personally consider in-game actions you get before level 50 with ARR/HW-introduced jobs to be stuff most people can do if they train.) This one just comes from reading the quest-text for when you get Shukuchi, and it kinda blew my mind. Just... straight-up calls the technique compressing space to teleport. Guess that makes sense how ninjas can carry so much bullshit on them, they just compress the aether until they need to use said item. Still, it's crazy to me that this comes even before learning the final mudra.

Speaking of mudra, my Keeper girl has turned them into prayers to Menphina. This one is all Rina lore. It works surprisingly well if you kinda squint and have a certain interpretation of what little Keeper culture we've been able to observe. The first mudra, Ten, is literally pulling aether from the heavens, which can easily be interpreted by a devout moonkitty to mean it's pulling aether from the moon and its goddess. Chi, earth, is where Dalamud landed and exploded the world with a ton of aether (Yes, this means that Rina, in another life, could have easily been part of the Keeper sects that were happy to see Dalamud crash). Jin, man, is pulling aether from the people Menphina watches over from above. Does this mean that when Rina performs ninjutsu that she's effectively praying? Yes, absolutely!

Ninjas might be able to tap into the Aetherial Sea? This one is Pure Speculation, I'll admit. But, with being able to summon the Hellfrog and other auspice-adjacent creatures and Bhavacakra translating literally to "Life and Death", it makes me think that ninjas have the capacity to tap into the spirit-realm. At the very least, making a pact with an auspice/yokai/voidsent-in-disguise for borrowed power seems very fitting and thematic.

I'm just gonna talk about miscellaneous ninja-tools for a moment. Because I think they're neat. I like that Death Blossom combos into Hakke Mujinsatsu, where the lines being drawn are clearly supposed to be connecting lines between the kunai embedded into the ground. I think that with being able to spatially condense shuriken using Shukuchi, doing the opposite through Ninjutsu to embiggen and empower Fuma Shuriken is fun. I'm a big wrestling mark, and with Dokumori being included so Rina can perform a Green Purple Mist on someone in a fight utterly tickles me. It makes me want to think of more fun tools to give Rina. Stuff like flash-cotton/flash-paper, smoke bombs, actual bombs, and other fun things she can just yeet at others in the middle of a fight.

Ninja-scrolls are effectively Arcanist books. We all know the the fun trope of "this scroll contains a powerful ninjutsu, and must be protected at all costs". Hell, we got it in the Ninja job questline. It got me to realizing that they would function in almost the exact same manner as Arcanists' books. Specific symbols drawn using aetherically-charged ink producing a specific outcome? That's Limsa Lominsa bean-counter magic, baby.

Hoo boy. I think I've gotten most of my thoughts out of me at this point. Thank you for sticking around and reading this big ramble of words! I might do a follow-up on this at some point in the future if The Inspiration takes me over and gives me More Thoughts, but that will be something I do at a later time.

[mistresswriter19]

His Prize Possession

Striker X Oc ( Requested By @scarlattobrightstar )

Author's Note: This is a very long delayed request I am so sorry about this one taking forever but I hope you enjoy. I'll definitely try not to keep others waiting like this. Really appreciate the support ^^

Mistresswriter19 X

Ellie eyes flutter with a blur using her claw to rub so she can see clearly she looks up

Ellie: Uhh I need a boyfriend…

Getting out of bed, Ellie went skip breakfast, taking a shower, putting her lovely dress on and tira with her dark green fluffy coat around her elegant Cinderella color blue dress top along with her white skirt that sparkles as she twirls with glee then opens the door heading out of the royal area because she was in a mood for a hotdog but of course if she says it in her area they would laugh and mock. Ellie had to go a different route: the area where the best hot dogs were was in " Not Mafia Town". She knew it was the worst idea to go alone so she called Blitzo to help her out.

Blitzo: Hey girl! How's it going didn't get any cock yet?

Ellie: Uhhh no…. I just wanted a hot dog and I knew going by myself would be dangerous.

Blitzo: Well you came to the right bodyguard girl I can grant ya full protection like this rifle, pistol, handgun, arrow, chainsaw, needles, and silencer really does work smoothly.

Ellie: I think I'll be happy whatever doesn't get me shot.

Blitzo: I got ya back babe~

The two imps enter "Not Mafia Town" one of the most dangerous places to enter in the ring of wrath. Everywhere you would go someone would be either shot, building would be burn into flames, deadly car chases, and torture. It made Ellie's skin crawl as Blitzo would cuss out a storm or shoot anyone that got near him or Ellie. For that Ellie kind of questioned Blitzo and his weird ways but she was grateful to trust him as a friend. Finally a nearby hotdog stand.

Blitzo: You think you can add cheese and hot sauce on that dog Senior ~

Hot Dog Imp: Sure I guess gonna cost ya more

Blitzo: Fuck it lay it on me

Ellie: One hotdog with extra mustard please

( BANG, BANG, BANG)

Blitzo: Are you fucking kidding me!?

Ellie look back to see a gang of sharks shooting there guns as one of them grabbed Ellie by the waist taking her in the car using rope and ducktape. Blitzo was fighting and shooting more of the Mafia sharks as he turns back to see Ellie kidnapped

Blitzo: ELLIE!!!!!! ( CLANK)

Crimson: That's for fucking shooting most of my men prick!

The head boss of the Mafia known as Moxie's father used a loaded gun to knock Blitzo out as he was dragged but in a sack being taken away like Ellie. In the car a good looking around as she sees a very attractive imp that wasn't like any others in the car who was looking the other side but Ellie kept her gaze on him he then look back as she turned away fast with her face turning into pink which made this rattlesnake imp chuckle. Ellie was already drawn to him but it seems strange how a cowboy like him can be involved with the Mafia gang.

Crimson: Alright cowboy show me what you got!

Striker: First of all I'm kinda rusty haven't kidnapped anyone for a while so this bastsrd I had to fucking deal with from the harvest moon festival and my lair of the ring of wrath!

Blitzo: OH YOU'RE THE SEXY ASS COWBOY!

Striker: And this pretty little thing is a royal which I despise but I think I wanna keep her for a while. She sparks my interest ( Place his claw caressed her neck)

Crimson: Good start cowboy, need more fuckers like you around come with me to the officer we have some discussing to do

Striker: Right boss, I'll be back with you later princess ~

Ellie: Uhhh…

In the office Crimson discuss the situation between why he wanted a royal because most of the royals are powerful compared to the mafia industry so what Crimson wants vengeance and goes out selecting a royal to experimented with no mercy this is when he calls on Striker and cowboy rattlesnake who would kill a royal in a heartbeat. However the Mafia crew is going to have a get together party once the party is finished at midnight Striker must exterminate the royal.

Striker: Some of your ways when it comes to dealing with royals makes me sick to my stomach

Crimson: I get my profit those bitches and fuckers stole millions from my industry and I want all of them to pay even for ones who don't know who the fuck I am

Striker: I always hated royals from all my years. I see some cry, some beg and some fight which makes me lose my temper to do the bidding and get paid .

Crimson: And this is why you're one of my most valuable clients who's a cowboy~

Striker: I'll kill the royal at midnight

Crimson: Good choice you can do whatever you want with her but when midnight comes it's off with her head.

Striker: Yes boss…

In the distance Ellie can hear Blitzo cursing once again a storm using anything to break but he keeps getting zapped causing him to knock out. Ellie was shaken and felt like a caged animal looking around seeing powerful shark gangsters with their guns, cigarettes, playing pool and drinking and talking as Ellie couldn't help but cry as she remembered she never liked being alone. She tried to calm herself down as she healed and exhaled while curled up in a ball. Suddenly Ellie hears the cage open and she looks up to see the cowboy that held her captive earlier in the car.

Striker: I brought you something to eat and some water. You're going to need it

Ellie didn't know what to do either if she should trust this rattlesnake imp or not but she had no choice maybe she can gain his trust. Ellie grabbed the water bottle off his claw and had the food he brought for her. She finished her white gloved hands tugged on her dress.

Striker: Please stop crying it makes my job harder…

Ellie: Why are you doing this?

Striker: Princess you do not want to interfere with someone like me.

Ellie: I can see in your eyes that you hate it… I just know

Striker: We had to make sacrifices and for me I made a ton didn't get me anymore but it get me some drinks or something to eat once in a wild I just can't think just do the thing.

Ellie: What if you don't want to

Striker: Have to suck it out like I always done

Ellie: You were flirty with me earlier but seems like you hate me to guts

Striker: It's just for show but truth be told you are a beautiful princess I laid my eyes on. I can't get attached to you

Ellie: What if you change, leave here and have a better life without the Mafia? They play really dirty and they're going after the royals like me.

Striker: There's nothing you can change princess about me

Ellie: I understand you just let me

Striker: NO!

Ellie try not to show fear when Striker tugged on her white glove hand. Ellie just stood still with the tears down her eyes Striker kept yelling at her to stop that because he will lose it. Ellie turned away but she felt her lips place into Striker's who gracefully kissed her full of passion. He laid her down as Ellie wrapped her arms around his neck. The bodied were close to each other Striker knows what he's doing is wrong especially to the royals. Ellie then also hugged him in between there passionate kiss. Striker let's her go but Ellie didn't want him to leave her.

Striker: I'll be back for you Ellie

Ellie: H…H…how did you know my name?

Striker: I know alot of royals but you the good ones.

Placing his finger around her face to hold Ellie's tear he gives her another kiss and he closes the cage and hops down to join Crimson. Ellie placed her gloved hand on her cheek still feeling warmth from Striker's touch.

Ellie: Striker…

In the party, the Mafia gang was using Blitzo as a pintia. Making Crimson laugh off a storm as Blitzo pretends to enjoys himself since he always gets into situations like this. However for some reason he's suppose to be torture but the Mafia gang seem to like him especially how he made drinks and this made Crimson piss more since he knows Blitzo is his son's boss he can be crazy but he's there for his crew. Something that Crimson never did for Moxxie as a father figure. Striker comes in drinking bottles of whiskey when he see Blitzo his blood boiled .

Blitzo: So came to talk dirty sex me

Striker: What the fuck are you saying?

Blitzo: ( Hiccups) I meant to say "saaaaaay you came to talk dirty about my suit.

Striker: I'm not gonna either bother

Blitzo: Alright fuck you then but listen cowboy your on my one night stand list!

Striker rolled his eyes he dropped his glass when he say the clock struck midnight with Crimson lighting a cigar and he went up to Striker.

Crimson: It's time cowboy go get the princess.

Striker sighs as he goes back to the wearhouse where he stares at the captive Princess for a long time she was singing and Striker thought it was beautiful. He felt like she was a true Cinderella or Belle. Striker opens the cage as Ellie looks back frighten which crushed Striker's heart.

Ellie: NO….NOOO NOOO AAHHH!!!! ( Covers mouth )

Striker: Just follow my lead darling. Your not going to die.

Ellie look back at him as she nods her head Striker then ties her with rope around her arms carrying her like a princess going up to Crimson and the Mafia Gang as they watched Striker carrying Ellie in his arms.

Striker: She wouldn't stop squirming so I held her to calm her down but doesn't know that she'll die.

Crimson: What a devious way of making her think. I love it!

Striker gives Ellie to Crimson as she's placed on a old beat up mattress. He takes the rope out of her arms and replaced it with rusty chains that go on bed post. Crimson lifted up Ellie's dress and threw her green fluffy coat aside she knew what was going to happen and wanted to scream but can she trust Striker.

Crimson: Since you been good with capturing many royals I decide this you can fuck her then kill her

Striker: My pleasure Crimson.

Crimson: If the bitch gives you any problems just shoot her.

Striker attends to walks to Ellie as she tugged on the rusty chains which lead to nothing her legs attend to shake. Striker's body went up against hers as she gasps he then kisses her with passion as she does the same with him behind his back Striker pulls out his pistol to shoot a Mafia shark down.

Crimson: THE FUCK GET HIM!

The Mafia sharks drawn there weapons and start to shoot. Striker shoot in between while protecting Ellie in his arms. Then out of nowhere Blitzo breaks free as he starts to fight and shoot up a rampage while chugging down leftover booze at the same time. Striker then breaks the rusty chains with his kicks and grabs Ellie managing to escape.

Ellie: What about Blitzo

Striker: Ehh I was going to kill him but maybe another time.

Ellie: Blitzo is my friend

Striker: Princess your making it really hard for me but I can't stand you being sad and not wanted.

Ellie: I'm no longer sad Striker, because I have you.

Blitzo had explosive as he plans to burn the place as he jumped out of the window as Striker dives down running from the flame as Ellie holds onto him, never letting go. They made it as they both panted as he then goes to bombproof pulling out his poncho wrapping it around Ellie to keep her warm and showing a way of comfort.

Striker: It will keep you warm

Ellie: Thank you

Striker: Your my prize possession Ellie

Ellie looked back and couldn't help but cry but this time she smiled and embraced her body close to Striker to two of them once again kissing showing their love and connection together. The two ride on Striker's horse as Ellie fell asleep into Striker's arm he rubbed her soft smooth magenta purple shade hair as they made it to the royal where Striker holds Ellie in place carrying her upstairs and putting her back to bed. He looks back at the sky where the colors purple and green form reminded of himself and Ellie. He attends to get up but Ellie tugged on his coat

Ellie: Please stay…

Striker: I'll stay for you my princess.

The two laid in bed together cuddling under the sheets slowly falling asleep together what a day it was almost being killed and shot but Striker knows for him he has to face it however someone like Ellie he didn't want her to face that danger side of anywhere she would go.

Striker: Blitzo made it because I like you so much your lucky I spared him .

Ellie turns to see a photo Blitzo posted on his Sinstagram he in the hospital with his crew and daughter with get well flowers and cheese and hot sauce on the table

Blitzo: I LIVED BITCH XO

Ellie giggle and was glad that her friend Blitzo was alive she then heard her stomach growl she forgot to eat anything.

Striker got out of bed to step out as Ellie lay there exhausted to do anything. She was happy to have someone like Striker she'll definitely help him change and be more loving and understanding Ellie has a good sense of that because compare to anyone in the royals she was always a devoted and kind princess. Striker return as be gives the bag to Ellie her eyes sparkle when she saw it was a hot dog with extra mustard that's all she ever wanted but maybe it was good because sure she got kidnapped but she finally went home with a cowboy who doesn't seen not so bad after all.

Ellie: Thank you Striker for everything

Striker: Don't need to thank me Ellie your life means more anything to me

Ellie: Your life matters too

Striker: I'll be by your side

~End~

[anja-the-sane-panda]

coaches you’d kill to have a comeback for. Like coaches you really want to get another map

Ooo boy do I have a list 😅

Luke: I would love to see a prequel map showing him going from being shunned by deities on floworld (perhaps because of him looking more like a demon?) but being accepted by Scarlet Gold and Eternyx

Scarlet Gold: Either a prequel map showing how they started Scarlet's Palace or just them being a drag mom to the other performers (You can pry my headcannon of her adopting Luke and Ann from my cold dead hands)

Amanita: MY GIRL DESERVES A PROPER MAP TO SLAY IN JD

All three Wasabi coaches: I am genuinely curious as to who they are and if they are related to Selios. Also their designs just slay (Even if I thought Nao looked like they could be in a Dove commercial at first 😅)

Vester and P2 of Sacrifice: I NEED THE GAYPIRES TO COME BACK PLEASEEE

Panda,  Rudolf, and Brock: I just really love their Claymation maps they are so cute!

Triton: He has a cute relationship with Calypso but also I'm curious about his relationship with Belacus. (Honestly I would love to see him and other deity kids like Luke and Wander interacting)

Louise: Why was my queen thrown in jail? Was she slaying more than Night Swan making Feather Duster jealous?

The Forgotten Queen: How was she forgotten? Why did she attack Crimson and his crew?

Moxie, Grace, and Ari: I would love their schools having a dance fight to see who's on top (I even got a song for it hehe :3)

I'm sure I got more but that's all for now!

[frostbite-yinny]

Any battlers at the Shelter?

Yep! We have a few that are both experienced and enjoy battling ^^

Cloud the Togekiss; This girl is a battle breed and has been trained accordingly. Great IV's and EV trained. She is on the stubborn side and needs her respect to be earned unlike the others of her kind. She had been dropped here because of that reason, refusing to listen to a new trainer who bought her as she deemed him unworthy of it. Great battler, and as long as you show effort to gain her respect, a very good addition to any team!

John Wick the lampent; Decent IV's but not EV trained yet. John Wick is very passionate about battling and has a record for always giving his best. He has been dropped here as his trainer realized he didn't want to battle but knew John Wick wouldn't be happy doing anything else. Very responsible choice for someone his age, really. He has been wanting to evolve and shows it clearly by trying to sneak into the supplies closets at every chance he gets. So, if you were to adopt him get a dusk stone ready.

Beauty the Krookodile; This girl is a fighting machine when it comes down to it. Great IV and EV's but needs some obedience training as she tends to refuse to go back to her ball and continue battling. She also has the Moxie ability which is a great addition but can make her hard to control. Definitely needs to be handed off to a experienced battler.

Here is a few others; Oni the Espeon, Rammer the Aggron, Pete the snorlax and Radar the Flygon

Anyone else can also adopt these Pokemon so hopefully they'll find good homes ^^

[gust-jar-simulator]

So I've been analyzing the Triforce Poly to figure out Baldur's Gate builds for fun, and honestly their fighting styles say a lot about them and really interest me.

Zelda: archery. She's thematically associated with defense, sealing, and shielding, but the most common thing we see her actually use is a bow. Shoutout to Twilight Princess Zelda, who uses a sword, but while it's probably hers it's notably when she's possessed by Ganon. I have feelings about the fact that she's an archer and the other notable tool of the goddess is a harp. Something about strings on a frame. Something about angels and smiting. Hylia DOES have a sword, but she gave it to her knight.

Link: sword and board. Skyward Sword link definitely fits the paladin archetype, you literally get back to Skyloft via prayer. Honestly though I think his devotion to Zelda would've been blasphemous if she wasn't. Y'know. The goddess incarnate. I have feelings about that. Anyway, Link does multiclass into bard notably in Ocarina of Time, but the thing about Link is that he's a hero. "Love not the sword for its sharpness, but that which it defends," etc etc. He might be a chaos gremlin who specializes in property damage, but he helps the little guy and carries groceries for grandmas in need. He wields the sword of the goddess and the shield of Hyrule. He is a divine weapon, but also the protector of Hyrule, and both of these are equally important.

Sometimes it takes awhile for him to find one or the other- you could say a lot about Skyward Sword, for example, because he Starts Off with the weapon of the goddess and develops and understanding of what that means as he goes, but he only gets the Hylian Shield after engaging with people and exploring and immersing himself in the land. In Wind Waker, he starts off with the shield of an old hero in his family, and has to basically rip the sword from the jaws of the gods with undeniable moxie. He's not a weapon of the gods, he just demands to be, because he's foremost a protector and the shield is inherently tied to his family.

Ganondorf: dual scimitars, trident. His notable scimitars have the names of his mothers carved into them, and the Spear of Power is a callback to Ganon's very first appearance and Zhu Bajie's war rake. Notably, these are melee weapons, and he uses both hands for offense. He tends to compliment his fighting style with some casting, like fireballs or lightning, and of course there's the massive fuckoff demon king transformation in several games. As far as I know he doesn't use a shield. Demise came later on, development wise, but he also uses a greatsword and lightning.

Ganondorf is a king who plays politics and can lie like a devil, but if it's to the point that he's actually personally fighting you there's no need for illusions or sugarcoating. He's a warlord and his style is hit you until you die, and he will fill both hands with pointy objects to overwhelm the opposition and make sure you stay down. Also from personal experience, fighting a dual wielder or a polearm is Fucking Terrifying. Archers are sniper fear, either they hit you or they don't, and they need time. Sword and board is somewhat predictable, if hard to actually hit. Dual wield or polearm is like picking a fight with a tornado.

Thematically speaking, the scimitars are carved with his mother's names. He wields the blades in their name, aligned with their goals, and it's a connection to his roots as the king of the Gerudo people. The spear is more connected to his nature as the heir of Power, the weapon of the Demon King. In FSA, pulling the spear from a stone is actually what transforms him from a Gerudo into the Demon King, in a sort of magical girl King Arthur situation.

Also to round it out because I think I'm funny, Vaati can use a sword but he fights you as a caster because he doesn't want to fucking touch you. He's above that. Then after his demon transformation he's just trying to swat you like a fly because he's mad.

[yourkimjaejin]

AG Presents: The Time Of Day Tour - The Encore

General Information

After five long month's, NCT AG wrapped up their first world tour back in Korea with a three night run of encore shows

To really celebrate the ending of a huge moment of AG's career, the girls decided to make more work for themselves and change EVERYTHING!!!! The setlist, costumes, vcr's, the whole shebang.

As for the encore's story, The mech-shark from previous shows is back and has banished AG to the real world. The group has to travel across different dreams and collect more Dreamergy to get back to the Flat and destroy the shark once and for all

The show takes place over three days on November 4th, 5th and 6th. The beyond live was on the 5th.

While the group did change quite a few things, the stage set up, including the massive light rigged circle, did not.

VCR Info

Opening

The action kicks off as soon as the VCR starts. We're back in The Flat and Moxy gets thrown across the screen but she lands on her feet (Kindof like Black Widow). Hannah runs over and helps her up. "I though we took care of this thing."

Aurora flies by and ducks under the shark attacking dorsal fin, "We didn't really defeat it. We just sent our misplaced guests back home."

Up in the skies Juno floats on a metal disk keeping a watch on her friends, "Guys watch out. We gotta portal in coming." She jumps up and the disk transforms into surfboard. Juno lands safely and rides right into the fight. A sword appeared in mid air that Juno grabs. She plants the sword in the underbelly of the shark, slicing thru the underside of the shark just as a portal to the real world opened.

"JUNO!!" The other three girls screamed as they watched their friend fly right into the portal. The wind picks up, dragging all the girls off the ground and into the air. Moxy was able to grab ahold of a light post. Hannah flew past but Moxy grabbed her hand. Hannah grabbed Aurora out the air by the collar. For a moment the three girls held on but the winds current grew stronger and stronger.

Slowly, Moxy lost her grip on the light post, sending the three girls flying. One after the other, each girl gets pulled in as the shark roars in victory

Aurora, Hannah and Moxy land on the other side of the portal in normal clothes. They tried to jump back in but it closed too quickly. The girls heard a groan behind them. They ran over to help Juno stand.

"What do we do now." Hannah asked as the four girls stood in the empty alley where their way home stood inaccessible.

"I guess we go hunting for Dreamergy." Moxy turned around with her hand up. A black smoke engulfed her hand and shot out at the camera making the screen go black

AG ended up in the backstage of an arena once again. This time they stood in front of the lift as stage hands ran around them. Stylists were adding jewelry while makeup artist finished their final touch ups. A voice sounds from a walkie-talkie, "30 seconds till show time. Girls make your way to the lift."

A manager stepped up and guided the girls to their positions as the lights go down and the girls are lifted out of sight.

Rockband VCR

The girls walk into a garage set up with band equipment. Each of the members take a instrument.

Moxy takes Bass. Aurora sits behinds the drum kit. Juno grabs the lead guitar and Hannah steps behind the keyboard. Aurora counts them off with her drumsticks and the girls play a instrumental version a new song, Me Vs. The World.

The girls are rocking out when the camera cuts to a couple walking down the street. They look over and see that AG aren't playing real instruments, they're playing air instruments. The couple quickly walks away, shielding their faces.

Neo Got My Back VCR

Each of the members walk into the shot in outfits that represent the song they are performing. They stand together in the middle then a white flash obscures the screen.

When it fades out, AG are wearing outfits reminiscent of The 7th Sense music video

Solo Exchange VCR

A close-up on Moxy eyes as they open. the camera pans out while Moxy looks around. Finding herself on a sidewalk with a guy she doesn't know next to her. She stands in the same outfit the Juno wore in History.

The camera zooms back in on Moxy eyes. She blinks and we switch to Hannah who stands in small pool of water wearing. Aurora white outfit for On + Off

Zoom into Hannah's eyes. With a blink, we switch to Juno standing amongst a crowd of dancers in a crowded club. Juno looks puzzled while she wears Hannah's Let Me Get Me

With one more zoom and a blink, Aurora is on the set of Headphones in Moxy's white puffy jogging suit. Aurora shrugs at the camera. Unsure about what's happening.

Love Rollercoaster VCR

Quick scenes of the girls in happy relationships. Juno cooking in a kitchen, trying to avoid the tickling fingers her boyfriend. Aurora digging her cold toes into her partners thigh. Hannah eating dinner with her man as the sun sets. Moxy slow dancing in the living room with her boyfriend

A storm brews in the sky and a bolt of lightning strikes across the screen. Now the relationships aren't so happy anymore.

Juno is screaming, throwing plates and glasses at her boyfriend. Aurora crying, her face buried in her hands as her boyfriend yells at her. A single tear rolls down Hannah's face, realizing that her boyfriend is missing another dinner. Moxy and her partner standing in the living room screaming in each others faces.

Moxy keeps screaming as her boyfriends quiets. The camera circles them and focuses on Moxy face over his shoulder as a hand smacks across her face. Moxy falls to the ground holding her cheek. Shock in her eyes. The camera pans out and fades to black

Love Myself Mini VCR

the girls stand in a field tall grass in white outfits. The wind flows thru their hair.

Juno holds a broken plate. Aurora wipes away her tears. Hannah swirls around a glass of wine. the camera focuses on Moxy's bruised cheek. She smoothed her hand across her cheek and the bruise healed instantly

All four girls take a deep breath simultaneously as the camera flies around them and into the sky

Christmastime VCR

The girls walk around on a snowy street decked out in the winters finest. Around them families and couple play around in a winter wonderland.

Kids are sledding. Parents are making snow angels and snowmen. Teens are having a snowball fight. Couples are sitting together and sipping hot chocolate.

The girls stop in front of a snowglobe display window. In the center, illuminated by spotlights, was a huge snowglobe with a city skyline. White snow fell over the small city. On the base read the words Ncity.

The girls smile as snow begins to fall.

Setlist

[opening]

Breakout new choreo

Hit Me Up

Let Me Move You all four members

Emergency

Fuego

[VCR - Rockband ~ opening continued]

Ultimate 

Breakthrough

Shut Up and Dance Rock ver.

Me Vs. The World (Freaky Friday soundtrack, New Song)

[VCR - Neo Got My Back ~ NCT Covers]

Hot Sauce

Phantom

Volcano

Limitless

The 7th Sense

[Mnet ~ Solo Exchange VCR ~ Solos]

Moxy - History

Hannah - On + Off

Juno - Let Me Get Me

Aurora - Headphones

Phoenix

Fly

[VCR - Love's Rollercoaster ~ Extended Stage]

Circle Game

Say Ok

Technically Single

Down In Flames

[Mini VCR - Love Yourself]

Back To My Love (OG song by Becky Hill)

Body Talk (OG sing by Foxes)

[VCR - Wonder ~ Finale]

Future Starts Now

Welcome To The Jungle

Give It Up Queendom Ver.

Cannonball

Congratulations

[Mnet ~ VCR - Christmas Time ~ Encore]

The Simple Things

The Perfect Christmas

Our Time Is Here

Show Ending

This video is shown once the girls go back stage at the end of the encore.

The girls stand in the alley from the beginning of the show. The each have a bottle of some pink liquid in their hands. Moxy looks from side to side before uncapping the bottle "Alright. Here goes nothing." All the girls chug the pink liquid. They all make faces at the taste but get it down with minimal gagging.

AG joins hands and a bright white light shoots out of their chests and weaves together, forming an arrow. The arrow dashes across the alleyway, flies up then dives straight down creating a new portal to The Flat. The girls celebrate, finally being able to make it home.

They walk through and come face to face with a sleeping shark. Moxy smirks, making a massive scythe appear in her hands. Around her, the other members also grab weapons to take down the shark once and for all.

The shark feels something tap his nose. The shark's eyes blink open to see AG standing before him. Aurora waves at him then takes her mallet and smashes his nose to pieces.

The girls proceed to destroy the shark that's been tormenting them and The Flat. Moxy cut off its fins before it could fly off. Juno cracked off his jaw open, leaving him with no way out. Hannah took the last blow, launching a missile at the sharks broken remains. Nothing was left except for scatter nuts and bolts.

The camera follows the smoke up to the sky and comes back down as the smoke clears. The girls sit on silver disk floating in the air, staring out at the peaceful Flat

"Its been awhile since we've been gone. We should probably get back before the boys worry and go looking for someone that isn't there." At Hannah's mention, the girls get moving.

Just as they walk to the edge of the disk, Aurora calls out

“Are we ready? For the future? Like what's in store for us?"

Moxy gestures for Aurora to come over. Once she’s in reach, Moxy pulls the younger into her side.

“We’ll never be ready for the future cause we’ll never know what's in store tomorrow. What I do know is with the four of us, I’m sure we’re ready for anything.

With that, one by one, they dive off the platform until only Moxy is left. Moxy turns around to face the camera and smiles. She winks before flipping off the platform following the girls into AG’s future

Outfits

Opening - The girls wear matching black leather outfits with platform combat boots and black cadet hats. The stars of this outfit were the customized leather jackets that had patches and trim in each members signature color

Rockband - This outfit was all about the plaid, graphic tee's and ripped up denim. The girls alternated between blue and green plaid mixed with denim jeans, tops and jackets.

Neo Got My Back - Each member wore outfits from their groups music videos but customized to their signature AG colors. Aurora wore the racing fit from the Hot Sauce mv. Hannah wore the red and white outfits from Phantom. Moxy wore her classic Limitless fit in green. Juno had a whole new outfit made cause the Boss Unit never performed Volcano. Her outfit was all black with an pink leather jacket and pink combat boots.

Solo Exchange - AG wore white/beige/light brown outfits. The pieces fit the girls performance of each others solos.

Love's Rollercoaster/Love Yourself - The girls were decked out in all white with silver accents. Moxy wore a pants suit with a sparkly sliver top. Hannah wore a white bell sleeve top with silver pants. Juno had a white dress with lace overlay. Lastly, Aurora wore a white high-low dress with a silver corset at the waist.

Finale - the girls ended the concert in white and green outfits. Once they got to Give It Up, The girls put on custom oversized varsity jackets with tons of patches to represent them and NCT

Christmastime - AG came back out in classic Santa dresses with Santa hats. They all had different necklines. Juno's was a sweetheart neckline without straps and a shawl over top. Moxy had a classic v-neck. Hannah's was a halter. and Aurora had a sweetheart neckline with a jacket overtop

Extra(s)

On the day of the concert, The AG Youtube channel posted the first of the many behind the scenes videos of the girls working with their staff planning the whole concert. Showing fans everything that has been released was planned in advance by the girls

netizens all over, while they've been enjoying the content, expressed concerns over the schedule. Especially now that they know AG juggled with the schedules of their various unit schedules as well.

TO celebrate the girls finishing their tour back in Korea, AG's Exhibition added outfits from the tour. The various screens around the space played performances from the Time Of Day Tour: Live in Los Angeles dvd

The AG staff hosted a dance competition with the fans. Fans were asked to get into teams of four and dance to a chosen AG title track. Whoever was chosen as the best group, their video would be posted to the AG Instagram and TikTok

The dress code for the both days of the concert was Neo Pearl Champagne. The girls wanted the whole stadium covered in green and they delivered once again.

Fans were not ready for how many changes the girls made. The encore was basically a brand new show. Twitter, or i guess X, was alight with users posting videos and updates for the whole two and a half hours.

After the opening vcr, The show started with the lights off. Smoke fills the stage. Very quickly, four white spotlights shined at the top of the stage. illuminating the smoke billowing across the floor. Taeyong's voice resonated across the stadium as he introduced the four members. With each name, the girls rose up from the floor.

Breakout kicked off the show with brand new choreography. This time AG added more step moves and they had a producer remix the song as well.

Second surprise: Ag performed Let Me Move You with choreography for all four members.

Out of all their solo/duo songs, fan were wishing to see Let Me Move You as a four members song and the girls delivered.

The next section included all of AG's rock inspired songs. Along with Ultimate and Breakout, for the first time, Shut Up and Dance debuted a rock version that really played up the guitar.

During the encore AG also debuted new songs they wrote while on the road. And up first is Aurora's

Our resident maknae wanted to write a song a la Avril Lavigne circa 2003. And that's how Me Vs. The World was born. Its a song about those days when the world won't let you win and you just want everyone to leave you alone until the days over.

in the middle of the stage a single mic rose from the floor. During the song, AG push and shove each other to sing into the mic while the other parade around the stage engaging with fans.

The crowd lost their MINDS when the members came out in their outfits for the NCT covers section.

Juno and Taeyong worked together on new choreography for Volcano. The singer wanted to do something new because all the fans have seen Boss.

To end this section, the girls decided to really show off and perform The 7th Sense. In a higher octave! Anyone who still said AG didn't belong in NCT were immediately silenced with this performance cause the girls KILLED! IT!!!!

AG wanted this encore to be about once in a lifetime stages. Performances that may never be seen again so any fan who was watching, online or in person, felt like they got their money's worth. So they all decided to switch solo songs by drawing straws.

Most fans rank Moxy above Aurora on their rapping skill but when stood on the stage and performed Headphones flawlessly, alot of people had to reconsider their ranking. (Like why rank them at all, theres only two of them.)

Hannah surprised everyone with the emotion she poured into her performance of On + Off. Her experience with contemporary dance really elevated the choreography

Out of all the members, fans praised Juno the most. It can be challenging to do a song with complicated choreography but Juno looked like she barely broke a sweat. The singers come a long way from her early days in NCT

In the next section, AG performs all their lower tempo love songs but with a surprise at the end. AG debuted the next two new songs written by them.

Say Ok was stripped down and reworked into an all acoustic track with Hannah playing the acoustic guitar on stage with them (Giving off early TSwift vibes)

After another vcr, the girls performed the new songs. Back To My Love and Body Talk both have a theme of loving yourself. More like learning to love yourself. Realizing you don't need anyone adding toxicity to your life

Moxy worked on both of the new songs. She did Body Talk with Juno and Back To My Love with Hannah.

In the finale, AG performed Give It Up. The version the group did for Queendom. AG decided to save the dance performance version for special occasions like their encore concert.

To end the show, The members decided to perform a new Christmas song along with their previously released one. The song, called The Perfect Christmas, was recorded while the girls were in California.

To celebrate the end of the tour, SM released two albums. The first was the live album that was recorded at their L.A show.

The second album was called Time Of Day: AG Presents. The album consisted of studio recordings the new songs debuted in concert. It was released in December, a week before Christmas.

Tracklist: Let Me Move You (4 Member Ver.), Shut Up And Dance (Rock Ver.), Take A Hint, Body Talk, All About Us, Back To My Love, Me vs. The World, Wonder

The Perfect Christmas was added as a bonus track on streaming platforms. On Christmas Eve, AG's Youtube channel dropped the music video for the song. Where the girls are walking through a picturesque city during Christmas on their way to a holiday party with all the members of NCT (The og song is from the Cheetah Girls Christmas album just like AG's last Christmas song)

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and with that, AG's first tour is OVAH!!! I hope you enjoyed reading my ideas of the concert. Both posts were a lot of fun to write but it's gonna be awhile before another one!! I have more stories from the tour that'll be posted within the next two months so thank you for waiting patiently!! Thank you for reading and have a great day! ~ Author Izzy

Taglist: @alixnsuperstxr / @1-800-call-ria / @sophrodite / @sunflower-0180

[thebaphomet-halftimeshow]

Rewriting helluva boss episodes: ALL PARTS

Season one remains unchanged.

The Circus:

The concept of this episode works. However having Stolas and Blitzo know each other from childhood doesn’t make sense for their relationship. Also, Stella’s character is weakened as a villain here.

The episode starts in the same way- introducing young stolas- minus Stella’s introduction. We then cut to Blitzo preparing for a show. We get to see some brief interactions, and then he goes on. Blitzo doesn’t meet Stolas, and he only makes a quick cameo at the actual show. Fizz and Blitzo have there interaction as is, but instead of leaving to meet stolas the scene just cuts back to him. Stolas has another interaction with his father. He is then introduced to Stella. They quickly become friendly, if not awkward with one another. They’re both enjoying their time till it’s revealed they are arranged to get married. They react on different levels of shock. This scene cuts, and directly transition into Stella and Stolas, the night they meets Blitzø. Stolas and Stella are shown to have a cold relationship, but with an element of care still existing. They’re unhappy, but not miserable. Moxie and Blitzo show up to the party, ready to fill an assassination job (assuming Millie hasn’t joined imp yet). While sneaking through a window, Stolas catches Blitz’s eye. Moxie then explains how Stolas is the current holder of the Grimoire. This prompts an idea from Blitz. Moxie is sent off to compete the job on his own. From this point on the episode is the same. Blitz still makes the deal with Stolas, and the gilded cage scene is unchanged.

Seeing stars:

This completely ignores the events at Ozzie’s, making the continuity really off. It makes the story messy. Also, having three separate plots is completely unnecessary.

The episode opens the same, with young Octavia. We then cut to IMP preparing for a job. Ocativa steals the grimoire, without IMP noticing. As there about to leave, Moxxie notices the grimoire is gone. Blitz calls Stolas thinking he broke the contract, due to Ozzie’s. Stolas realizes Octavia took it and left to the human realm. He promises to give the grimoire back, only if IMP helps find Octavia. Stolas arrives, and there’s a tense tone between him and Blitzo. He’s only there because he has to be. Stolas sends Moxie and Millie off to complete the job, and they disappear into b plot land. Loona then decides to come, after sympathizing with Octavia. The Brandon Rogers scene remains close to normal. Stolas and Blitzo still have a strong tension between them. When they are put in the van, they have a moment that reconciles this and indirectly address their issues. We then cut to Moxxie and Millie on there way to the job. Nothing significant happens, but their song can go here if necessary. We then cut back to Stolas and Blitzo. Stolas gives his pep talk to Blitzo, which makes them warm up to each other further. Stolas laughs at Blitzos jokes, which makes both of them happy. Blitzos flashback and the fight scene stays as is. Blitzo then points out the fact that in the chaos Loona disappeared, and no further effort was made to find Octavia. They begin to panic, and run off to find them. It cuts to Loona finding Octavia. The scene between the two girls proceeds as normal, with Blitzo and Stolas running in at the end. If time allows for it, this’ll be a cut to M&M. They’re in the middle of the job, which leads to a mini fight scene. The ending is the same.

Exes and O’s:

Personally, I’d just cut this episode. But if a Moxxie backstory is necessary to the story, this is a way to work it in.

IMP revisits an old villain from any past epsiode. While mid-battle a comment triggers Moxxie into a PTSD attack. This cuts into a flashback, similar to the one in episode. Not only does this explain his family life, it shows how Moxie met Blitzo and Millie. Blitzo mets Moxie after he runs away from home, rather then in prison. This episode has a B plot of Blitzo tracking down Chaz, after learning he’s the ex of both moxie and Millie. When Blitzo does find Chaz, he gives it a second thought due to Stolas.

Western Energy:

Yet again, having three plots run alongside each other is unnecessary. The tone is also off. The two main villains of the show seem like completely jokes in this episode.

The episode opens the same. Stella is more logical with her actions, making more rational sense when discussing her plan. The kidnapping and phone call are the same. We stay with Moxie and Millie rather then following Blitzo. They have a quick interaction in the car, which leads into the gas station scene. They’re roles are swapped- Moxie does the talking, Millie does the fighting. This cuts into a more intense version of the Striker song. He interacts with Stolas, in a more threatening way. This makes Stolas realize he’s actually in danger. We see the Stella scene as is. This brings us to the Blitzo waiting room scene. After this, is the fight scene. The lead up to this is almost the same, with less humor. The fight isn’t split between the two plots, only focusing on Striker. When the hospital scene begins, there’s a quick gag explaining what happened with Blitz and Loona. The ending is the same from this point forth.

This is all at no hate to the show!! I have nothing but respect and appreciation for most to the Helluva team.

[whenjustdancehitsdifferent]

EVERYONE had a villain era in my timeline, didn't they??

Evil Mihaly be like Independent Woman

Evil Liza be like Call Me

Evil Mr Saxobeat be like Hit The Lights

Evil Want U Back be like The Time Dirty Bit extreme

Evil Icona Shard be like Just Dance

Evil Phone Girl be like Feel This Moment

Evil Merengue be like Heavy Cross

Evil Walk This Way extreme be like Follow The Leader

Evil Jai Ho You Are My Destiny be like Sympathy For The Devil

Evil Starships be like Where Have You Been

Evil Adameve be like Fight Club

Evil Heartbeat Song be like Animals extreme beta version

And now evil Moxie be like Paparazzi APPARENTLY because why not at this point right??

(And those are just the ones with canon songs attached...)

[dangermousie]

Being a period person really really sucked!

So, short version, CWD joined the army as a kid as a low-ranked soldier, rose through the ranks and became commander and made a group of war buddies. And then when they were hunting bandits one time, he was in a hurry to get back to camp so he and his buddies could party it up on a cold day, so he took a short cut and they all got ambushed and a bloodbath ensued.

Awww Moxi

His response...

God, I love her, the woman is like a bulldog. Sometimes it leads her to hang on when she shouldn’t (that drip WJG) but sometimes that lack of give in her is just awesome. Human bulldozer meet human bulldozer. Seriously though the way she fights for them to share a room is pretty epic in light of her supposed insistence that she’s not really his wife and feels nothing...

Girl,you fancy him, just admit it to yourself!

[0perfectimperfections0]

What if the robot dog bitten Lou. (When he broke the portal or during the gauntlet)

Alright! I made a wheel with keywords for each of the (14) asks in my inbox. So, I'll be tackling them in the order of which the WHEEL has decided.

All hail the magic wheel.

Lucky you, Anon! Yours is the first.

I may also need to mention that I had just written down the 14th ask when I realized there were also drafts of asks that I had started on...

But I'll get to those...later. These 14 are the majority anyway.

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Of course, the dog would be the first obstacle in the house. It loomed over them, pupils dilating as it looked at each of the dolls. Nolan had skidded to a stop and just barely dodged having metal jaws clamp on his legs. Lou turned to run, shoving Tuesday out of the way before the dog could pounce on them.

Even then, something pinned Lou down to the floor. It wasn't until he turned to see the dog's head laying on the ground, holding one of Lou's legs in her mouth, that he realized she had pierced through him. He bit down on a scream, feeling hot white pain shoot through him.

This stupid, ignorant, mangy, mutt--

He clenched his fists and bit down harder on his tongue. The pressure was released just as fast when the dog realized what she had done. She was only meant to serve as a hindrance to the dolls. It was not intended for her to actually hurt them.

Bad dog, she whined, leaning over Lou as he turned onto his back. Bad, bad dog.

Lou glared up at her through watering eyes and barely spared a glance at the decently sized hole that his stuffing was escaping through. "You st--" he cut the insult short as he breathed heavily. She just got carried away. She just got carried away. She didn't mean it.

The other dolls, outside of the Uglies, hurried to finish the Gauntlet. Moxy and the others did a double take, debating if they should go on or help Lou. Mandy urged Moxy forward. "He'll be fine. Serves him right for what he tried to do to us."

They left.

Red ears and black eyes peaked around the wall. Luckybat quietly hung back from the group and stayed to make sure Lou was alright.

The blond grunted and tried getting back up on his feet. The dog whined again, ears drooping. "It's alright," he huffed through another sharp pain, "it was an accident."

No matter how hard he tried, he could never find it in him to get mad at her. It wasn't the first time he'd tried going through the Gauntlet (in vain attempts to leave this forsaken Institute) and on more than a few occasions she ended up hurting him. But they were both stuck here. They had been for at least a decade, now. That understanding was what kept him from spewing out his anger toward her.

They both got carried away sometimes with the training.

Lou felt something push under his arm. The dog was nudging it up with her nose, giving him something to lean his weight on. "Good girl," he praised quietly.

LuckyBat watched, curious. This was...a new side to Lou. He never acted this nice with the dolls. Why was he so nice with this robotic dog?

"I need your help," Lou looked at her. "Those Uglies are about to ruin everything. I need a way to stop them."

She whined again. You keep fighting and never get anywhere, Boy.

He could practically see the statement in her eyes. "I can't let them pass. It'll all be over if they do. I'm going with or without you to stop them." Lou took a small hop forward on his good leg, prepared to do just that. The back of his suit was pulled taut and he was lifted off the ground. The dog angled her head to gently ease him onto her back.

It would be a fruitless effort, she knew. But when the boy had his mind set on something, he saw it through. It was best to let him follow whatever plan he had in place and let him realize it wouldn't work out.

It humored her, really, watching him run the Gauntlet times before. Especially when he had very little knowledge on how it worked. The fumbling little doll could barely beat the clock, even without her interference.

She noticed the red bat on her way down the stairs, but made no sign that she acknowledged him. Her Good Boy wanted her help.

And no, they didn't beat the timer. They didn't stop the Uglies. The dolls still revolted against her Good Boy.

But she was there to catch him when they so ruthlessly tossed him.

She was there to carry him toward the least fatal punishment that had been thrown out there.

And she was there to gently pick his water-logged body out of the washer and to someplace safe where she could take care of him.

His plans didn't usually work out. But neither did hers. Only one of her plans ever came to fruition each time.

And that was to always be there when he needed her.

[fly-pow-bye]

Might as well talk about these, even if they're not new. Two marathons of the original Powerpuff Girls are airing on Cartoon Network in celebration of the 25th anniversary.

Sunday, November 5th:

11:00 AM - Moral Decay/Meet The Beat-Alls

11:30 AM - The Headsucker's Moxy/Equal Fights

12:00 PM - Keen on Keane/Not So Awesome Blossom

12:30 PM - Bubblevicious/The Bare Facts

Sunday, November 12th:

11:00 AM - Monstra-City/Shut the Pup Up

11:30 AM - The Boys Are Back in Town

12:00 PM - Just Another Manic Mojo/Mime for a Change

12:30 PM - Paste Makes Waste/Ice Sore

There's also a big marathon on the day Powerpuff Girls premiered on Cartoon Network, also starting at 11 but running for 4 hours.

Saturday, November 18th:

11:00 AM - Members Only

11:30 AM - Abracadaver

11:45 AM - Cover Up

12:00 PM - Town and Out

12:15 PM - Child Fearing

12:30 PM - Insect Inside

12:45 PM - Sweet N' Sour

01:00 PM - Supper Villain

01:15 PM - Buttercrush

01:30 PM - Roughing It Up

01:45 PM - What’s the Big Idea

02:00 PM - Los Dos Mojos

02:15 PM - (no episode listed)

02:30 PM - Major Competition

02:45 PM - Slumbering With the Enemy

These are the episodes listed by Zap2It, though this could change.

Boomerang is also doing a marathon according to CNschedules on Twitter, though this one starts at 11:30 pm to 6:00 am. This will include an airing of The Powerpuff Girls Rule! at 5:30 am, which, as far as I know, hasn't aired since it premiered in 2009.

[fairybluedreams]

Vote Elatsoe AroAce Swag 2023!

Here is why YOU should vote for Elatsoe in the @aroaceswagcompetition!!

First thing's first -- Elatsoe (goes by Ellie) is the protagonist of the novel by Darcie Little Badger. Ellie/Elatsoe is a Lipan Apache girl living in an alternate version of the U.S. full of monsters, magic, & interdimensional beings from both Indigenous & Western folklore! She's basically living a modern fantasy, Indigenous futurism, and murder mystery all at once.   

Second -- the girl is FULL OF SWAG & MOXIE!! She has supernatural powers related to the dead, can "wake-up" the ghosts of animals (bringing humans back is a huge taboo tho), and has on rare occasions traveled to the underworld for dire circumstances. She faces off against vampires and murderers alike with her faithful (ghost) dog and her best (human) friend!!

Her aroace identity is both canon and respected by her family! The narrative doesn't treat her like she isn't capable of any type of love or caring emotions. (I can't be the only person who's heard "what are you, a robot?" or seen people only headcanon a character as aro/ace if they're super shy or super cold/mean right????) Elatsoe has a FIERCE love for her friends, family, and traditions, and she is more than willing to stand up for them and fight for them!!

Also she has an awesome dog named Kirby who she adores with all her heart and does everything with, how can you not vote for her at least once?? A vote for Ellie is a vote for Kirby!!

In Conclusion: Vote Elatsoe!! and maybe check out her book if you like reading with some awesome rep all around ;)

[fangirlstorycreator]

it sounds like you really like helluva boss. I have a question for you then. What would the characters of helluva boss do if you asked them to keep your drink safe at a night club? XxX

Oooooo! 😃 what a great question! I'm more than happy to answer this for you 🤗💚

Blitz:

Blitz would defend your drink with his life! If you handed it to him and asked him to watch it, he would be that guy who would suspect anyone around him would be a danger. He'd probably be overbearing too, like: "Hey! Don't even think about it f#ckwad!" Or maybe: "If you dare try and take her drink, I'll cut that poor excuse of a d#ck of yours, and shove it up your #ss!" This is Blitz after all, he is very blunt with words and even more with his weapons. He may even just pull out a gun on anyone who tried to get or spike your drink.

Stolas:

Stolas is a sweetheart, and he would absolutely hold your drink for you if you were to leave for a moment. But just because he's sweet, don't think that he isn't scary when he wants to be. He is a Goetia of course, and has many abilities. If someone tried to spike your drink, he wouldn't think twice before using his power to turn them into stone. Or if someone tried to take it away, at first he would politely say they couldn't have it. But if a stranger wouldn't accept that, Stolas would turn into his demon form and scare the sh#t out of them, making them run away in fear. But the second you would come back, he would be all sweetness and light.

Loona:

Loona wouldn't say yes at first, but she would eventually agree to hold your drink. She is definitely not someone to mess with, so if someone tried to spike your drink, very simply, Loona would resort to violence. In my mind, she'd just bite them, or get into a full on fight, she tends to go straight to that option most of the time. Basically, anyone who tried to take or do something to your drink, lets just say they're leaving on a stretcher, or worse! But Loona would definitely keep your drink safe.

Millie:

Millie is a lovely and quirky girl, and would love that you asked her to hold your drink. Even though she's married, she would do exactly the same for Moxie, despite him being a man. I think if someone were to try and take your drink from her, she'd kick them in the balls, or just plain knock them out. And if they tried to spike it, she'd unleash her animalistic side! Full on beating the sh#t out of the guy, and maybe making him take the drug we was going to use in the drink, karma in the best way. I can also see her throwing this guy in the bins outside, leaving him where he belongs, with the rest of the rubbish.

Moxie:

Moxie is a very calm man (occasionally) and would be more than happy to hold your drink for you. However, he is very protective of Millie and any other woman who he is hanging out with. So if he were to see someone going for your drink with some kind of drug, he would take a deep breath, give your drink to Millie, then drag this guy outside to take care of him. He wouldn't want to spoil the evening where the rest of you were, so he'd beat this guy up outside, and once he would finish, just walk back in like nothing happened. Millie would applaud him of course, but he wouldn't want to brag about it, so he'd probably ask Millie not to tell you, he wouldn't want to put a damper on the evening.

Stella:

She would not give a sh#t! She would probably just flat out refuse and make up some cr#p about not needing to do the job of an imp or peasant. If you were to leave your drink next to her and someone wanted to take it, she'd just ignore it while they took it for themselves. If someone wanted to spike it! She would see them slip something in there, and just shrug, all she cares about is herself. If you came back and drank it, she'd probably just laugh at you and reveal what a stranger did, she probably wouldn't hide it, Stella loves to revel in fear and confusion of others around her. So yeh, not trustworthy with your drink.

Octavia:

Octavia can be moody and to herself, but she will know the importance of keeping another girls drink safe. If someone tried to take it, she'd tell them to f#ck off, not caring what she'd say, as long as this person would just leave. If someone wanted to spike it however, she'd probably take after her dad, and turn them to stone by using her unique skills as a Goetia. She'd smirk if she did that, and take a picture of it, posting it to her sistagram. And when you would come back, she'd explain what happened, and you'd both take turns, doing stupid phone filters on this guy, posting it online.

Mamon:

Absolutely one of the worse people you could trust with your drink! The evil and cruel nature of this pr#ck is not someone you want out with you, or near something you'd drink. All he cares about is fun and using people for a good time, I think maybe he wouldn't initially let someone take your drink, because he wants you to get really drunk, and maybe take advantage of that my manipulating you. A drunk person can't make good decisions, and Mamon thrives on people making bad decisions, if your not careful, he could make you sign a contract so you work for him! If someone was to spike your drink, he'd watch, but say nothing to you. If you were drugged and unable to move, he'd take you to his home, he'd let you sleep it off of course, but he would stage a scene, making it look like a bomb had gone off in his home, and blame you for it! Then he'd probably guilt trip you into repaying him, and falling into his web.

Verosika:

To be honest, Verosika wouldn't even pay attention if you asked her to watch your drink. She's too busy doing her own thing and drinking enough alcohol to k#ll 10 humans. So if you left and your drink was next to hers, if someone tried to take it, odds are she'll drink it herself, not caring what you or anyone else would think. If someone was to spike it, she's call the guy and #sshole, and mention it in conversation to you as you were about to take a sip. So Verosika is not the best person to have when you need someone trust worthy.

Osmodius:

He would be a very caring and protective friend, so if you asked him to hold your drink, he'd do it in a heartbeat. I think it's a stupid idea to try and take a drink from the King Of Lust, but if someone tried, he would scare the sh#t out of them and grow to triple his size, flames and all. I can't think of anyone who would be mad enough to try Ozzie when he's mad. If on the other hand, he saw someone trying to spike it, he would use his incredible strength and crush this guy with one fist! Weather it's punching or crushing someone with his enormous hand, he wouldn't think twice about removing that kind of scum. Anyone like that who thinks they can drug an innocent person, is not someone Ozzie wants around, especially not around his friends.

Striker:

STRIKER! GOD DAMN STRIKER! I think he is the worst person person (along with Mamon) who you want watching your drink! Striker only cares about himself and doing whatever the f#ck he wants! If you gave him your drink, HE'D probably do something to it! Let alone a stranger! Weather it's a party drug to get you high, something to f#ck you up, or worse! He'd do it just for the hell of it! Striker is a show off, and loves attention from anyone he can see. So if he drugged you and took you out of there, he'd play the concerned (friend) and because you came in with him before hand and were fine at that time, noone would take much notice. Hell no! Striker is not someone you want around your drink, or at all!

Vortex:

Vortex looks big and tough, and he IS! But he does have a soft side. So if you were hanging out and you asked him to hold your drink, he'd happily do that for you. And being someone who works in keeping people safe, it's like second nature to him. If someone tried to take your drink, he'd tell them to back off. And if that didn't work, he'd push them to the ground with one swing of his arm, telling this guy he wouldn't be as gentle next time. If someone tried to spike your drink however, he would instantly get this #sshole in a head lock and drag him out of the place you all were. He's beat this guy into the ground and make sure he wouldn't be able to walk for weeks. He won't take any kind of sh#t like that. When you would return, he would tell you what happened, but would reassure you that the guy wouldn't do that again, to you or anyone else. I think one warning from Vortex is enough for anyone.

Crimson:

Now Crimson is an interesting one for me. Yes, he is a bad guy and I really don't like him. But when it comes to this kind of situation, I think he wouldn't be the worst person to have around. He is the mafia boss, and business as well as trusted associates are very important to him, he wants to make sure his company and employees are doing there job and kept alive to do his bidding. If you were to ask him to watch your drink, he would accept, but probably only do it if he saw someone trying to take it. If he saw someone trying to spike it, he wouldn't hesitate in what to do. I can imagine Crimson seeing someone doing this, clicking his fingers and a few of his men grab this guy and bring him closer to the table. He'd probably say something like "Bad move #sshole" or "That was the last mistake you'll ever make. Boys....take care of him"

Chaz:

Chaz?..........No.....Just no......😬😂

Paimon:

Paimon wouldn't listen to you at all, unless your someone of royal blood or great importance. If you were a commoner and you asked him to watch your drink, he'd most likely pretend to. Act all happy to hold it, and the second you turn your back, he just tips it up and goes back to doing whatever it was he was doing before. However, if you were a royal or someone of great importance, he would be a little different. Firstly, if you asked him that, he would agree, but the second you would leave, he would get one of his minions to do it for him, and would take the credit for it when you came back. If someone tried to spike it, he'd order the bouncers or guards to come and take then away, and again, take all the credit and make himself look like the most important person in the room.

Fizzarolli:

FIZZ! I love fizzy! One of my favourite characters in the show. He's someone who would insist on holding your drink if you needed to excuse yourself, he's worked and been in many places like the place you are now, and he would be very protective of you. If you gave him your drink and walked away for a moment, his hand would be covering this drink like his life depended on in. If someone were to try and take it, he'd respond with verbally abusive language, there ain't no way some random stranger is taking something that belongs to you. "Don't even try it f#ckface!" I think he would be more verbally abusive, or even physically abusive if he saw someone trying to put something in your drink instead. Because of his long arms and legs, he would use that to his advantage. He'd lift your drink up so high it could touch the ceiling, and with his other hand, he would circle it around this guy, squeeze really tight and then throw him out of there! Again, probably shouting some harsh things to him as be flew out, but that's just fizz. He would tell you about it when you got back, but to cheer you up, he'd buy you a completely new drink, maybe even try and invent a new one behind the bar, and give it a cool name just to make you smile.

Andrealphus:

Andrealphus thankfully isn't as spiteful or hurtful as his sister Stella, but I'm not 100% sure in how he would be in this situation. Andrealphus is cunning, smooth, in control, so I think if you asked him to watch your drink, he'd be very chilled about it. If someone were to try and take it, he'd probably just smirk or chuckle, asking the bouncers or guards go take him away, and take his money too. If some random guy tried to spike the drink, he'd give them a look that could kill, snap his fingers and this guy would either burst into flames, or simply be thrown against the wall with a simple click of his fingers. And the whole time that would be happening, Andrealphus would just watch, and smile.

Beelzebub:

Knowing the party girl she is, this kind of thing would take place at her own party, and there is no way she's letting anything bad happen. If you ask her to hold your drink, she'd instantly say yes, and wouldn't focus on anything else until you get back. She wouldn't allow anyone to take it, at all! She has special drinks for people she really likes and cares about, so no way is someone going to steal it. A party should be fun, with no dangerous moment, including unexpected drugs in drinks. So if someone were to try and slip something into your drink, she would go berserk! Growing to an enormous size and showing her true power, she would scare this guy to death and literally throw him out of the party. Once she would shrink back down, she'll ask Vortex to take care of him, and make sure he never came back again.

[dukeofriven]

I mean it was a Hell-like dimension, its demons having lives just like Holly would, but not the literal in-service-to-the-Devil sort, being why I put ‘Hell’ in air-quotes. To say Artemis wasn’t dead at the point he was there, just in a location outside of known space and time (though he did literally die later on, as mentioned, and avoided having to go to an afterlife via the circumstance mentioned — an actual afterlife was also confirmed to exist in the world of ‘Artemis Fowl’, unrelated to this).

I mean it doesn't have to be literal hell: my issue is that the scope of the series escaped the reasonable bounds of its introductory novel's excellent framing. I remember being flummoxed by the second book when we're faffing around a nuclear waste train in Siberia for some god-forsaken reason. Artemis Fowl should not have been the kind of story where Artemis saves a city, a planet, a civilization, or a universe, from pseudo-demons or god-like time travelers or otherwise. There's nothing wrong with a formula: a series of crime capers with Artemis pitting his mind and his cunning against Holly's, a grudging antagonistic friendship and a constant clash of legalism, technology, criminal deviousness and good old fashioned moxie would have been great. But Fowl makes the choice to be an adventure story, it ignores its own subversive premise of fairies being a technologically sophisticated but fundamentally human mirror of ourselves, and... well, has an afterlife, and not-hell, and Holly and Artemis swapping bodies and becoming clones and going on huge blockbuster-sized epics. And it all sucks. It sucked in the second book. It sucked in third. It sounds like it just got so pointlessly bloated with nonsense and missed what made the story great: it was very, very small and contained. Artemis Fowl 1 is a kid in a house with maybe five people max scheming to out-think some magic cops. That's it. That's the story. And I loved it. And I was and am disappointed by everything afterwards. You ever read the Airborne series, ny Kenneth Oppel? First book's about a cabin boy on an airship and the cruise has to deal with some pirates. And then in the third book he's trying to go to fucking space. I never understood this. There is just no reason for this action movie escalation: you could write a dozen books about a cabin boy aboard an airship with nothing more pressing as stakes than 'getting promoted to steward' and it would delightful. You don't have to go to an alternate universe. you don't have to go to the moon (see also the Fast and Furious movies). 'Raising the stakes 'doesn't have to entail huge, external narrative catastrophes: in one of the latter books in the Vorkosigan saga, the stakes for Captain Lord Miles Vorkosigan—alias Admiral Naismith of the Denadrii Free Mercenary Company and hero of the battle Hegen Hub— are that his dinner party go-off successfully to help romance a girl he's fallen for. Nobody dies in that book. Nothing explodes. Someone come sback from space, but we don't visit there. (It's got the first transman I ever saw in literature and there's a sideplot about him overcoming his shitty society and claiming his title of 'lord.' It's great.) And the stakes feel huge for our characters. And that's enough. It's better in fact, because saving the world can get exhausting and runs out of tension fast (see the RTD years of Doctor Who. He should not come back). What I loved about Artemis Fowl barely survived into the second book in the series and by the... fifth or ninth when he's a clone with Holly's eyeballs and traveling though time to fight god-Opal or whatever I don't... I got nothing. It leaves me cold, bored, and disappointed. And it's emblematic of genre fiction's problem as a whole: an escalation of scale without any thought as to whether the story's growth is meaningfully improved by getting larger and more 'epic.' (And one of these days I will write that essay about how 'lore' has ruined more series than it improved, and why I wish more people drew on Lewis than Tolkien, because Tolkien was a master of worldbuilding, and the average writer isn't and will never be. And it makes me a hypocrite given my own writing but at least I'm aware of the danger.)