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tnbc-thoughtsandheadcanons · 2 months ago

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Sally's Lament Review

Here is my complete review of the newly-released Disney Twisted Tales book, Sally's Lament. I will be making some comparisons to the TNBC sequel novel, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen, as well as other Nightmare adaptations and Twisted Tales books I've read thus far. This book, however, will be treated as it is - a 'Twisted' Alternate-Universe take to the movie's storyline.

Spoilers below!

Overall, I loved this book, and had such a blast reading it that I ended up binging it all in one day. It is an interesting Alternate take to the question - What if Sally was the one who discovered Christmas Town? I'm so glad Nightmare was chosen to be in the Disney Twisted Tale Series, as I've always adored AU takes to my favorite film of all time - Sally's Lament being no exception.

As I usually do in my reviews, I'll be breaking it into segments, starting with:

The Writing

Mari is a wonderful writer, and I enjoyed the dialogue and characterizations in here. There is a lot of playful/friendly banter between Jack & Sally, and I actually laughed at a few scenes in this book! The comedy is on-point and the Halloween Town-like dialect from Jack and Sally is nailed to a tee. There is a great comparison you can grasp between their world and customs versus Christmas Town's.

This book does follow something similar to Shea Ernshaw's Long Live the Pumpkin Queen, where the text describes Jack Skellington having 'dark eyes' rather than eye sockets...which is a valid literary choice and all I guess, but one that still catches me off guard, nonetheless.

I've been reading a few other Disney Twisted Tales books, and the three I have read were all around 500 pages. Sally's Lament, however, only came to 352. And I think it could've benefited from another hundred or so pages - as I feel like there could've been more exploration and drama at the end to give a much more satisfying conclusion to the conflict. (More on this later, under 'Story')

Characters

Sally's Lament introduces some new characters from Christmas Town, a few minor, but here are the new major ones - Abigail, Mr. Jingles, and Sootfang.

Abigail is a porcelain doll Sally meets during her first visit to Christmas Town, one of the Christmas toys who competes in a talent show in hopes of winning a spot on Santa's sleigh to be delivered to a child. (A little bit of referencing to Rudolph with the whole 'misfit toys', I imagine!) She quickly becomes Sally's friend and aids her throughout the story.

--While reading the Twisted Tales books, it's a common trope for a new side character to come in the picture who aids our protagonist in the story. Abigail fulfills this role, even relating to Sally as a fellow doll who has an imperfection. I honestly did not think much of Abigail, but she gets an absolutely-sweet ending in the Epilogue thanks to Santa, and I thought that was nice.

Mr. Jingles is the antagonist, who serves as the Supreme Court Judge and Executioner of Christmas Town, appointed by Santa Claus himself, to sort the 'nice' and 'naughty' residents of Christmas Town. Honestly? He's not as good of a villain as Oogie Boogie is (i mean, who COULD be?), but he does serve his purpose on hunting Sally down and enforcing order in the Town. The ending to his story is pretty quick, as he is exiled from Christmas Town, and I can't really say much about his character beyond that he served his job enforcing the 'Naughty VS Nice' enforcement on the Town.

And, finally, there's Sootfang, who is a large, 'scary' charcoal creature who holds the naughty prisoners for Mr. Jingles. His true character gets revealed pretty quickly, as he is an outcast in Christmas Town for being too 'scary' and was mistreated/judged for his looks and behaviors. He relates to Jack and Sally, as well as Halloween Town, where he ends up going to and living in after the story's events. (An ending Mr. Myzer in Zero's Journey COULD HAVE gotten, but I digress..!!! *Frustrated grumbling*)

...I now realize, writing this review, that none of these characters particularly latched onto me and I almost quickly forgot two of their names after reading the book. But they serve their purpose for the story, and I'm glad to see Sally meeting and getting a new friend like Abigail. And, as always, I'm sooo open to seeing new villains in the TNBC unvierse that aren't a resurrected-Oogie Boogie.

Story

The beginning, of course, follows the movie's events up until the scene where Jack Laments in the graveyard. Here, we finally see the drastic moment that changes everything and sets in-motion this alternate-universe:

Sally leans too far against a tombstone, and reveals herself while Jack is lamenting. He sees her. She tells him she knows he feels. They have an honest conversation on the Spiral Hill, and the story ensues..! Because Sally talks with him and gets to know Jack's feelings, he doesn't end up wandering into the Hinterlands - and instead retreats back into Town. Instead, Sally gets a different premonition, and gets pulled into a game with Zero, who lures her into the Hinterlands Forest and brings her to the circle of trees.

(AKA, Zero is the catalyst of the story! You devil dog, you! <3)

We learn that the 'twisted' take on the story is during Sally's first visit into Christmas town, where the residents are forced to be 'nice' to each other at all times no matter how they feel, as they are constantly being watched/monitored/listened to. They punish any residents who make it on the naughty list, where they are taken into a bag and never heard from again.

--We later learn they are being sent to a prison to be kept under watch by the charcoal monster, Sootfang. And here's where my key criticism comes into play:

When Jack & Sally eventually make it to the cave they are trapped in, near the ending of the book, they find the place...completely bland, where everything is painted white and there is nothing there but the prisoners. They explain that the bleakness is the 'point' of the prison, to lower the Christmas spirit of the elves/creatures in there, but this just seems like...a missed opportunity to me..? Considering that -

(i.e. in the Beauty & the Beast Twisted Tale, Belle is imprisoned at some point and finds other prisoners who are being physically beaten/tortured and brutally tested on. If something like THAT can make it into the Twisted Tale Series, then I think there could've been a much bigger punishment for the 'Naughty' prisoners..?)

I feel like there wasn't much 'Twisted' or dark content in this book like there are in others of this Series. Not a single swear-word they could've slipped in. Now, before this released, I and other fans were speculating that Krampus was going to be part of the 'dark' take of this story, physically punishing the bad children and serving as the antagonist. And, honestly, he could've easily replaced Mr. Jingles in here - enforcing their expectations of the children onto their own people, and getting carried away with it. I don't know if Mari wasn't allowed to use Krampus or something -- but I think, as a known Christmas legend, he would've fit perfectly into this role, and introduced some true 'twisted' physical punishments of these people..!

(Abigail could've gotten off waaaaay worse than a crack in her leg...just think of the twisted opportunities!)

Another thing that took me out of the story was how quickly Sootfang's true character is revealed and how he immediately becomes an ally to Jack & Sally. He has very little time to serve as an actual threat to the prisoners + our protagonists, and instead he's offered an immediate redemption and shelter in Halloween Town. Mr. Jingles' ending comes pretty quickly, too, as their revolt is Sally climbing to a tree and encouraging the Christmas Town residents to free themselves. I just feel like all of this...Jack & Sally's exploration of the prison, finding some difficulty in freeing the prisoners + fighting Sootfang, bringing Mr. Jingles out of power...could've been way more detailed and twisted than it was. This is where I think an extra 100 pages could've brought us more to this conflict.

Otherwise, the story was delightful, and I will go into an explanation as to why below:

Jack X Sally

Alright. Yes. Here we go.

I have both positive and negative criticism here - but mostly good things, as this book gives us more scenes and time spent between Jack Skellington and Sally as they go on an adventure to Christmas Town together. Their friendship + chemistry develops more, they share WAY more conversations, and there is some implied mutual crushing in here.

Let me get some of my issues out of the way here first - Sally's characterization in here is quite...different, and therefore makes her interactions with Jack a little different, too. She doesn't appear to be as shy in here as we see in the movie, where Sally struggles to be around him for very long without hiding or running away from him. In here, she apparently gets super comfortable enough to start joking with Jack right away, saying things like "What makes you think I think highly of you, Jack Skellington?", etc. etc.

Now, see, I wouldn't have a problem with this if the book establishes that Jack and Sally are already good friends and have some history together. But this is kind of cancelled out when Sally meets Abigail in Christmas Town, who she says is her "very first friend". And not Jack Skellington? Who she shared a deeply personal talk and joked around with? It just doesn't seem in-character to me that Sally would be so open with someone without already knowing and feeling comfortable enough around them. This would make a lot of sense with Jack, if the book just...treated them as prior friends before they adventure out to Christmas Town together. I don't see her being this flirtatious and jokey with someone she doesn't know very well. It makes this interaction feel a little OOC to me.

I've made a post early comparing a certain line in the book to the movie, where Sally initially denies any feelings for Jack and insists she doesn't want to be with him when Abigail brings it up. Yes, she's lying to Abigail because Jack is within earshot and in the conversation she confesses she think she's in love with him, but I should reiterate that I've always seen Sally as a dreamer and a romantic, who sings about her feelings for Jack and picks forget-me-nots to see if he loves her back. She's come to terms with her love for him by the point of the movie, so for her initial reaction to be a STRONG denial of feelings for him reads a bit OOC to me. I think she would be shy about it, but not something she'd deny right away, because Jack is arguably a big part of her daydreaming and the driving force behind some of her actions. She yearns for him to reciprocate her feelings! But this is probably just a personal nitpick of mine.

So, with that out of the way, the rest of their interactions are wonderful to read through, they clearly progress more in their relationship and get comfortable with each other. The joking and flirting makes more sense as time goes on, where they share an equal liking for each other and bond over doing things in Christmas Town. I LOVED the scenes in the vents, the chimney, the eggnog quicksand, where they are forced to be close together and Jack cares for Sally and vice versa. I just love reading them adventuring and spending so much time together, as they clearly get along so well and the fact that they both understand what they're going through and could use something new in their lives (to find each other through it) is just the cherry on top of it all.

I would definitely re-read this book just for these interactions again, we aren't gifted enough with stories where Jack and Sally legitimately spend more time together, as friends or a couple. So this was a wonderful gift to receive in that direction - I just wish Sally had her shyness and romantic nature in this book. I think the two of them coming to terms with their feelings for each other and getting together in the middle of their Christmas Town adventure would have probably been good for the story. I've always felt let down with the Disney Twisted Tales books treating romance as a secondary, last-minute thing...we can surely have Jack and Sally being together AND adventuring + taking down Mr. Jingles coexisting at the same time...

I will be releasing a brief post soon elaborating more about my qualms with Sally's characterization in here. So we'll put a hold on that for now.

Summary

Overall, I enjoyed my reading of Sally's Lament. As someone who has chosen to let go of my firm headcanons + beliefs in TNBC, I'm glad I can approach an AU like this with an open mind, knowing that things will be different and authors will make literary choices that I don't agree with. This book just misses the mark on writing Sally true to her character in the movie.

But the story was a fun read and I am just glad to see Jack and Sally together for a full adventure for once, instead of favoring one or the other. Just as I was happy to see them married and being royalty in LLTPQ. Jack was the focus for video games and the movie - and Sally for recent books and comic books, but we've finally gotten something that combines them together, and it's such a wonderful thing that I wonder why most media chooses not to do it.

Ultimately, I recommend reading this if you're looking for exactly what I described above - to read Jack and Sally on an adventure together, and if you don't mind her being different from how you saw her in the movie. I don't hate this book by any means, I enjoyed my read and what it offered to me, but I do wish Sally's Lament had been longer, had a better climax + resolution, and that the lead was written as the shy, romantic dreamer that she is instead of a default Disney Princess.

What did you guys think of the book? Feel free to tell me in my Inbox, or in a reblog/reply below!

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snowxstormworld · 14 days ago

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missacidburn928 · 1 year ago

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It's a year old but here's some holiday spice for you all while I wait in the urgent care with my autistic son.

I Really Do Believe In You....

Steve Rogers × Bucky Barnes x Thor Odinson × POC Singer!Reader "Honey"

Let’s see if you believe in me.

The Avengers Holiday party. You are both a guest and part of the musical entertainment. Will you end up on the naughty or nice list?

You spot them as they enter the main ballroom. Your three strapping men, color coordinated and cutting intimidating frames in their suit choices. Thank the goddess you had a good hold on the mic as you waited for your cue to join Sy in singing White Christmas, or you might have literally swooned in front of this mass of party goers.

You start your verse as you watch them make their way over to the bar where the team, plus one Sharon Carter, have gathered. Thankfully tonight’s event is Jane Foster free, so it should be a good night with you, Sy and the Chanti’s house band entertaining Tony’s rich friends and employees before enjoying some much needed time with your men.

You can't help but feel festive in your short red dress, studded red fishnets and nude pumps. You’ve kept your makeup simple with a nude lip and a smokey eye. Your hair down and in its natural state. Sy made a comment when picking you up that you looked like Santa’s little Siren. Seems appropriate if you do say so yourself.

Per usual you notice Sharon being a bit too chummy with your Captain. The woman just can’t help herself. You know all about the “kiss” when they were trying to save your beloved Bucky. But according to Steve the reason it never went further was because there was no spark when their lips touched. And he tried giving her a chance, chalking the lack of spark up to the stress of the situation, but she was way too into his status and power. So he ended things before it made it any further than a couple dates and a subpar makeout session.

What is it with these prude ass women that hang around these strong ass people? Sharon, like Jane, thinks your quad is ridiculous and you don't need that many men. Especially when you added Steve in.

“He should be upholding traditional values as he’s America's golden boy. Not flaunting such an alternative lifestyle. Hell if he was gay it would be easier than this bullshit. Why on Earth would you want to willingly share a woman with two other men. Not to mention one of those men is a God and the other a murderer.”

Let's not forget what she also stated in that little rant of hers, when she was unaware you could hear her perfectly clear from your spot in the common room. “I just don’t understand what he sees in her. Who stays in a band with someone they used to be fuck buddies with? It’s just tacky and sad. A man that powerful should be with someone who is only devoted to him and can boost his image, not damage it. ”

I’ll show her tacky. Lord knows I'm certainly not above being petty. I’ve been behaving for far too long. Time to put these Siren skills to use. What good are they to have if you can’t fuck with uppity bitches using them.

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blarrghe · 1 year ago

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hello! For your prompts - "Tsk, who’s been a naughty apostate tonight?" for the pairing of your choice!

This is another ask that's been here for approximately five million years. I finally had a scenario for this cheesy line! As you might expect, there's smut, so after the cut it's on AO3.

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The ball at Halamshiral was certainly an event. A nice event, all told, except for the rift and the attempted murder, but they’d all managed that quite handily, Dorian thought. And then there’d been free wine.

The Inquisitor had impressed. Dorian had been honestly a little shocked to see it. Unfairly, perhaps. The determined elf had certainly committed to his studies beforehand. Still, with the way he spoke and the way he looked and the way Dorian knew courts liked to gossip, he’d expected the nobility to eat him alive.

They’d loved him. That was the problem with Taren Lavellan, Dorian supposed, you could try to deny his eminence all you wanted, but once faced with the man himself it was certainly difficult not to fall… to admiration. Of his poise and good character.

He’d danced with grace, deflected intrusive questions with charm, and finished the night by returning from his battles in the courtyard with his hair slightly tousled and a few telltale spots of blood on his clothes; a political compromise settled with just the right amount of spectacle.

He’d asked Dorian to dance, after it all. A trifling thing. A bit of tipsy swaying on the balcony, music muffled behind stained glass windows and under the whispering of the wind. Just the two of them, swaying to an imagined beat, close in the chill.

Fine, it had been lovely. Possibly the most romantic damned moment Dorian had ever experienced in his life.

He wasn’t one for romantic moments. They made him feel… itchy.

He’d left shortly after, sorely in need of a new drink and some privacy, or perhaps one of those visits The Iron Bull was always promising to make him. Something to scratch that itch. He’d shot Bull a glance, thought about asking, but hadn’t had the heart. Or… the nerve. Yes, the nerve. His heart would not be holding him back, was not. Because Taren Lavellan was not his to keep in his heart, excellent dancer or no.

He'd really have to put a stop to all that. A real effort into quelling the flirtation, without offending their friendship. Without losing… without losing out on all that was good about Taren Lavellan.

He would think about that later.

They were being put up in Halamshiral for the night. Dorian’s room housed an appealingly large bath. He settled in with his drink, filling the bath with steamy, fragrant water, and decided to make the most of his time kept in luxury.

And if The Iron Bull decided to come to call and relieve him of his tensions, all the merrier.

When a knock rapped against his door he was pleasantly surprised. He answered the door in his robe, loosely tied.

Taren Lavellan stepped back with a scarlet blush upon his cheeks.

A little voice from inside Dorian’s emptied wine glass called out, ‘all the merrier!’

“Inquisitor,” he said, unable to keep from smiling in his surprise. “I, ah… were you waiting for someone?” Taren glanced behind him, to the steam and the low lighting within his room. “Oh, just getting comfortable for the evening,” Dorian replied, smiling and leaning against his doorpost, “the baths. Glorious. But I am available if you… needed something?” He let the question hang presumptuous. Taren blushed some more.

It was fun to watch him blush. He had decided to think about censoring himself later, after all.

“Well,” Taren began, centering himself with some of that winning charm and his characteristic directness, “I haven’t eaten.”

Dorian waited for him to finish that potential innuendo, raising an eyebrow as he did.

“Just… wine,” the Inquisitor admitted, rocking back on his heels with too much of a sway.

Dorian reached out a hand and caught his shoulder on the way back. He examined him now with concern. The Inquisitor had evidently bathed and changed, the blood and dirt washed away, the torn fabric of his formals replaced with his more usual, comfortable Skyhold attire. But the evidence of the evening was still in his face; tired, strained.

“Wine and blood loss,” Dorian noted with a frown. “Inquisitor, you ought to sit down.”

He meant that. Not as suggestion but as… well, genuine suggestion, he supposed. There was a comfortable settee in the room, a warm fire already lit. Containing his urge to take advantage of the man in his off-kilter state was remarkably easy, really. It was the urge to care for him which was concerning. “I took this tray from the party,” Taren said, and he held up a small tray now, producing it from behind his back. “Aren’t we a naughty apostate tonight?” Dorian tutted, calling back with a lightness the inherent scandal that had followed him about the palace floor.

Taren did not address his low-hanging mockery, only continued his explanation. “Some of these flavours are…” his face twisted in contemplation for a word, then he stuck out his tongue. “Bad,” he concluded. “Astute,” said Dorian. “Others are very good.” “That’s the fun of Orlesian food. You never know what you’re going to get.”

“Anyway. I thought I’d… share,” Taren went on with a smile, sweet and sideways, rather than sultry, “and we could work out which was which.” Dorian chuckled, unsure of where exactly the laugh was coming from. “I could be amenable to that,” he said.

“That means yes?” “That means yes.”

He held the door open wide and Taren stepped through it with his tray. Dorian locked the door with a decisive click behind him.

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nymphoheretic · 2 years ago

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Welcome to my 1k followers event! I'd like to thank everyone who helped me to reach this goal. You're all wonderful and I love each and every one of you!! This event has two parts to it, just like me. I really hope you will like and participate in it!

Be Nice with Nymph!

Nymph is the outward appearance, the sweet face that greets everyone with a smile and loves to interact with the people who come to this blog. Interactions makes me happy. So, this part is all about interacting and playing with Nymph!

Two truths and one lie.

Everyday (starting 5/5 - 5/12) for one week, I will post two truths and one lie about myself and whoever guesses the lie that day will earn a fluffy date moodboard for their selfship! I will pick out outfits for you and your f/o and a location where your date will take place and what kind of plushie they would get you.

Unfortunately this part of the event is not anon friendly.

Go on a date with Nymph.

Send Nymph a fun fact about yourself and I will make a little date scenario with us and a short playlist of three songs

Alternate choice: Send me details about your selfship and I'll make playlist of three songs for it!

Be Naughty with Nympho!

Nympho is the alter ego that comes out when I'm writing. She is the little devil that whispers in my ear all the filthy stuff that goes down in everything I write. Writing pleases her. So this part of the event will be all about Nympho writing!

7 minutes in Heaven. (6/10 slots)

Give me a character from a fandom I write for and I'll write a short little smutty drabble about steamy closet sex with them.

Two Lies and one truth.

Alternatively, for one week(starting 5/5 - 5/12), I will also post two lies and one truth about me. If you can guess which is the truth, I will write you a smutty drabble(>2k words) for the character of your choice from any of the fandoms I write for.

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missacidburn928s-heathenhideaway · 8 months ago

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I really do, believe in you...

Wordcount: 2,860

Thor x POC Singer!Reader “Honey” x Bucky. Thor x POC Singer!Reader “Honey” x Bucky x Steve.

Summary:

Let’s see if you believe in me. The Avengers Holiday party. You are both a guest and part of the musical entertainment. Will you end up on the naughty or nice list?

Warnings:

Smut, Teasing, Dom Steve Rogers, Christmas Party, Office Sex, Polyamory, Steve Rogers is a Tease, Possessive Behavior, Not Sharon Carter Friendly, Domestic Avengers, Petty Reader, Dancing and Singing, Protective Bucky Barnes, Thor is just enjoying his mead

Notes:

Just a fun little snapshot for the holiday season! This one is very Steve heavy, but that's just where these characters took me. Have no fear though, the next full installment is VERY Thor-centric and Bucky will have his own installment to shine as well. Happy Reading Heathens! *I will have a set list of the songs used at the end. As well as links to the songs throughout the story. Please give these artists a listen!

Banner by @cafekitsune Divider by @firefly-graphics

What is it with these prude ass women that hang around these strong ass people? Sharon, like Jane, thinks your quad is ridiculous and you don't need that many men. Especially when you added Steve in.

You wrap the song with Sy and address the room. “Once again I’m Honey, he’s Sy and they are the Chanticleers house band. I hope you’ve enjoyed your evening so far. We plan on keeping things fun, flirty and just a tad bit naughty. Might even make ya feel some things tonight. Requests are accepted but are subject to refusal. For this next one I’m going to need a certain Widow and White Wolf to report to the dance floor to really get this crowd moving and grooving.”

They exchange a look with each other, shrug and make their way over to the now cleared dance floor. A tango melody begins, which sounds remarkably like Billie Eilish's Bad Guy . As your sultry voice fills the space, your eyes feast upon the natural elegance of Bucky leading Nat across the floor. It’s turning you on, if you’re being honest with yourself. Two people you know very intimately, pressed close together, seducing the crowd with their bodies, is panty dampening. If you were wearing any that is.

As Bucky dips Nat for the last time, he tosses you a wink as he swings her out and they both take a bow.

“Now that the temperature has certainly risen, let's get those hips moving. We are a big band after all, let’s give ya a taste of what we do three nights a week at Chanti’s.” Sy starts tickling the ivory, leading the band in a 1920s cover of Levitating. You shimmy and sway your hips to the beat as people fill the dance floor once again.

The whole team is cutting a rug, trying to get tips from Bucky and Steve on how to dance best with a partner to this upbeat rhythm. It truly is such a sweet sight to see. Even Sharon, trying to use this to her advantage isn’t phasing you. He entertains her for a few measures as she tries desperately to keep up with his footwork. He eventually pawns her off on an agent nearby and makes his way to the side of the stage.

Just before the music break he sneaks up and grabs your hand, spinning you into him as you finish the chorus. A ‘woo’ escaping you as you collide with his chest. He leads you in a simple swing as the band plays on, placing you back in front of the mic with a kiss to the jaw and a squeeze of the hips just in time for you to get back to serenading the crowd.

Smooth asshole. I’ll be getting you back for that one, Sir.

“Should we keep this high energy up?” The crowd responds with ‘yes’ accompanied by hoots and hollers. “Requests are open if anyone has a suggestion.”

From the middle of the dance floor you hear Sam shout “I2I. I’m trying to get my goof troop on.”

You can't help but crack up at his antics, trying to pull one over on you. “Fortunately for you Samuel, we are well versed in the magic that is Tevin Campbell. But since you think you're so funny why don’t you come show these people your best Max moves and maybe you just might find yourself a Roxanne.”

Sy’s fingers produce the familiar synth beat from the electric guitar in his large hands, before the band joins in and brings this funky jam of your childhood to life. You have fun with it, goofing around with your back up singers and really livening the place up. You truly do shine when you are on a stage.

“Steve, why are you over here? Come back out on the dance floor with us.” Sharon whines.

“I’m content here with my drink currently. I’m admiring the view too much.” His eyes haven't moved from your body the whole song. Not even to address Sharon.

“Don’t you want to continue to have fun?”

“I’m having plenty of fun, trust me.” He taps his head, a devious smile crossing his face, as filthy thoughts of you fill his mind.

Just as she is about to open her mouth in response, the song ends and the dance floor bursts out in applause.

“Hot damn was that fun!” You shout out, catching your breath. “I think we all deserve a cool down after that.”

The crowd agrees with head nods and murmurs of yes. “Sy would you be so kind as to set up a chair for Steven to come join us on stage?”

You wink at him as you curl your fingers in a come hither motion to get him moving. He places his drink down and like a sailor following a Sirens song into the sea, travels across the parting dance floor, keeping eye contact with you, until he sits in the chair provided for him in the middle of the stage.

You reach over and pluck the Santa hat covering the extra mic stand. You turn toward the soldier sitting proudly in the chair behind and to the right of you. You take two steps and bend over, placing the festive red hat on his head with a kiss to his bearded cheek.

“Now that we have our Santa, I have a few things I’d like to ask for.” The band starts to play Santa Baby to the crowds whoops and applause.

You give the room your full attention at first. Pouty lips, swaying hips, coquettish smiles as your fingers play with the mic stand. Steve’s eyes are glued to your backside the entire time, pants growing uncomfortable.

You grab the mic and begin to move about the stage as you sing about all the fellas you haven't kissed, with a wink to Thor and Bucky for good measure. Hips moving to the beat as you parade around the stage, dutifully ignoring your Captain. That is until you place yourself on his thighs asking him to come and trim your Christmas tree.

You words and attention are only for him. The sexual tension you two have been playing with all night is beginning to leak out. The want in your voice as you ask one final time for him to ‘Hurry, tonight.”, is his breaking point. Especially as you slip off his lap and immediately address the crowd.

“Let’s give a round of applause to our wonderful Santa everybody.” The inebriated crowd hoops and hollers, as Steve, having discreetly adjusted himself, stands and takes a bow. As he passes you by, he places a hand low on your hip, giving it a squeeze. All while laying a kiss behind your ear with a low growl and a whispered command of “My office in 5.”

A shiver runs down your spin as he makes his way off stage. Eyes tracking him as he stops to talk to Thor and Bucky. Both men turn to you up on stage, Thor raises his glass with a wink and smug smile, while Bucky mouths ‘Naughty girl.”

“Looks like it’s time for this Songstress to call it a night.” Someone boos in the crowd. “Have no fear, the night is far from over. The house band is more than capable of keeping the party going. You’ll forget about little ole me in no time. For now I bid you adieu. May your night continue on with laughter and joy.”

You give a bow as Sy walks up to the mic. You give his bicep a squeeze and whisper “Knock em dead.” before exiting the stage.

You’re spread out on Steve’s desk, dress hiked up around your waist and the crotch of your fishnets ripped open, back arched as the golden Adonis between your thighs wrenches another orgasm from you with his tongue.

“Just had to tease me, doll.” He plunges two fingers, knuckles deep into your dripping folds. “Don’t think I didn’t notice the little game you were playing with Sharon.”

He crooks his fingers just so, playing with your sweet spongy spot, making you whimper out. “I couldn’t help myself.”

“I know you couldn’t. My naughty naughty girl.” He removes his fingers, leaving you feeling empty. You start to whine until you notice him unbuckling his slacks and pulling out his thick cock.

Your mouth begins to water as you lean forward, licking your lips, wanting a taste. He grabs your throat, pulling your head up. “Uh, uh dollface. As much as I want those pouty lips wrapped around my cock I need to be inside you more. Gotta remind you I’m not going anywhere as my cum slowly leaks out of you the rest of the night.”

As you open your mouth to respond with some kind of sassy retort, he grips your thighs and pulls forward, impaling you to the hilt on his length. You both moan out simultaneously as you adjust to his girth for a moment. A moment is all he grants you.

With an intensity comparable to a feral Bucky, Steve sets a back breaking pace. His strokes are hard and deep, hitting all your sweet spots, turning your muscles to mush in his capable strong hands. He’s so lost in imprinting himself to your body that he doesn't hear the door to his office opening.

With half lidded eyes you watch as Sharon’s face emerges from the opening, jaw going slack with shock at the act of passion happening in front of her. As Steve grinds his pelvis into your clit after a particularly deep thrust, you lock eyes with the unsolicited blonde voyeur, letting every ounce of pleasure your feeling spring forth from your throat.

He growls out, nipping your neck, still unaware of your visitor. “Fuck babygirl. Squeezing my dick so tight. I can feel you’re close. C’mon. Cum for me. Give your Captain everything so I can fill you up.”

You smirk at Sharon before gripping Steve’s hair and guiding his lips to yours. You ignore the pest still at the door and proceed to grind back against your Captain as you bite his lower lip. It does as you intended and he slams into you harder, desperate to have you coming all over his dick.

You stay lost in each other, as Sharon retreats, quietly shutting the door back. Paying no attention to her surroundings, she runs straight into Bucky.

“Find what you were looking for Sharon?” He asks. “I was trying to find you and let you know that I would get Steve as he would most likely be indisposed. But I guess I was too late. See something you weren't supposed to?”

She swallows and just nods her head.

“Serves you right.” He grits out. “I hope for your sake you’ve finally learned your lesson that Honey isn't going anywhere.” A cruel smile crosses his face. “Knowing you though, I doubt that it has. I’m going to enjoy watching her take you down as you continue to step out of line. Let’s see how long you last this time.”

“He’ll get sick of her soon enough and I’ll be here to give him what he truly needs. A powerful man needs a woman fully devoted to him and only him.” She spits out.

“Keep deluding yourself, agent. You just witnessed how devoted they are to each other.” He shakes his head. “Get the fuck out of here. You’re not worth the hell Honey would give me for ruining her time with her Captain to deal with you.”

She glares at him before walking off down the hall at a brisk pace.

Uncaring of being stealthy, Bucky opens the office door and enters. He is there but a minute, listening to you come undone, before Steve is losing himself inside of you as you cling to him like a koala. His dick instantly hardens wanting to come out and play.

“Is there something I can help you with Buck?” Steve pants out, unwilling to pull himself for your warmth.

“I was just popping in to let you know Tony is asking for you. It’s time for speeches or whatever.” He replies.

You run your fingers through Steve’s hair as his head lays on your chest. “You run into Sharon in the hall or was she long gone by the time you made it here?”

Steve pushes himself up. “Why would he run into Sharon?”

“Ah, so she didn’t go unnoticed afterall." Bucky chuckles. "I caught her trying to sneak back to the party. Literally ran right into me after she shut the door.”

“What’s going on?” Steve queries.

“Sharon came looking for you and found you ravaging me instead. I’m surprised you didn't hear the door open with your Super Soldier hearing.” You answer.

He starts to laugh. “Good. I hope she enjoyed the show.”

You slap him on the back. “Scoundrel. What am I going to do with you? How would the world respond, knowing that their golden boy can be such a pervy asshole?”

“As long as I’m your pervy asshole, I don’t care.” He kisses your collarbone.

“Alright Stevie.” Bucky speaks up. “Get yourself cleaned up before Tony comes looking for you himself. Sooner we get this done with, the sooner I can get my dick wet.” He winks at you.

“Selfish Beast.” You tease him as Steve pulls out, He scoops any of his spend that’s leaked out onto his fingers and pushes them back inside you making you moan out.

“I’m gonna enjoy knowing I'm slowly leaking out of you the rest of the night.” He makes you lick his fingers clean. “Let’s see how long it takes before more is added shall we.”

“You go on ahead.” Buck calmly states. “I’m contributing my claim now. Hope you don't mind me using your office.”

“Just don't do anything stupid while I’m gone.” Steve responds as he opens the door and heads out into the hall.

“How can I, when you’re taking all the stupid with you?” Bucky shouts back, before locking the door behind him and making his way over to your still spread thighs.

“You are not nearly ruined enough for me to allow you out of here.” He circles your throat with his flesh hand. “Let me rectify that.”

#poc reader #avengers x reader #bucky barnes x reader #bucky barnes smut #thor x reader #thor smut #steve rogers smut #steve rogers x reader #avengers au #avengers smut

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lovelyprincessn64 · 1 year ago

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🎄Jingle Bells Jingle Bells all I want for Christmas is you. 🎁 it is the special time of the year December a month of Christmas joy and happiness and this year I'm giving it to everyone special for everyone to enjoy🎁

Don't be shy and have a happy holidays of a lifetime:

1. 12 days of Christmas

2. Jingle the reindeer

3. Toy day

4. Hot cocoa hot tub

5. Christmas from Japan

6. Sexy Santa fan service

7. Too much eggnog

8. Any type of Christmas theme

9. Hot cocoa nights

10. Secret Santa

11. some cheese with that whine

12. Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

13. Horrific Xmas Tales

14. Icy nights

15. Snowball at Met Gala

16. Your ocs (Christmas theme)

17. Under the mistletoe

18. Home Alone

19. Cute elf

20. Kiss at the fireplace

21. Mean one Grinch

22. Christmas with Disney

23. Jingle Bells

24. Eating at grillby's

25. Don't tell on me

26. Ice Zone

27. Mythical wishes

28. Sugar plum Clefairy

29. Handsome nutcrackers

30. Dark times in Midwinter

31. Ugly sweaters

32. Drunk like crazy

33. Minty fresh

34. Shopping like crazy

35. Troublesome toys

36. Psycho Happy Fella

37. White elephant gift Exchange

38. Grumpy bah humbug

39. Candle of Hope

40. Hanukkah

41. Zombie Santa (he's from Eddsworld zanta)

42. KFC rather than turkey

43. All I Want For Christmas

44. Naughty or nice

45. Winter vacation

46. Ice skating

47. Sugar coma

48. Bayonetta's birthday

49. Delicious cake rather than fruit cake

50. Christmas prompts

51. Time of the 90s

52. Isabel's birthday

53. Retro from the past

53. Holiday High Jinks

54. Pizza dinner

55. Kiss me at midnight

56. Time for a new year

57. South Park like crazy

58. Russia's too cold for me

59. Tea party at France

60. Joyful spirit

61. Wishing for a snow day

62. Fruit cakes

63. Ready for the new year

64. Yandere surprises

65. Overwatch winter event

66. Nightmare Before Christmas

67. Gothic styles

68. Christmas with NiGHTS

69. National cookie day

70. Beauty of a snow angel

71. Just a dream

72. Special Starbucks month

73. Dangerous frostbites

74. Nintendo prizes

75. Cabin Fever

76. Cutest gingerbread

77. Happy gift big smile

78. Jolly Sora

79. Christmas with Charlie Brown

80. Horror tales Christmas

81. Winter Legends

82. Milk and cookies

83. Whipping up with cream

84. Sonic Channel arts

85. Ben 10 anniversary

86. Snowball fights

87. Lovely Vintages

88. Winter Aesthetics or Christmas Aesthetics

89. Ed Edd and Eddy

90. Once Upon a December

91. Miracles in a best way

92. Baby don't go outside

93. Christmas wedding days

94. Baking cookies

95. Redraws gifts

96. Colors of Poinsettias

97. Frosty the Snowman

98. McDonald's special

99. Aurora lights

100. Made with love

101. Wishing on a shooting star

102. Together stargazing

103. Satire of gifts

104. Ice cream dreams

105. Run Over by a Reindeer

106. Licorice taste

107. Hanging by a candy cane

108. You don't seem marry

109. Frostbite heart attack

110. Smashmas

112. My lips turn blue when I'm with you

113. Holidays with Eddsworld

114. He enjoys the feast

115. A hole in my heart a rip in the face

116. You better watch out

117. Sing along

118. Desires of a heart

119. Stealing crayons

200. Evil Candy Bar

201. Dashing through the snow

203. If I was your vampire

204. Golden hours

205. Sneaking through the fridge

206. Choices of flavors

207. Chandelier woman

208. Present from Mario

209. Playing with Game Boy

210. Decoration fun time

211. Toy store Mayhem

212. Countdown to end

213. Exotic joys

214. Dead on silver platter

215. Bacon for breakfast

216. Frozen

217. Served cold

218. Lilith and snowy

219. Coca-Cola season

220. Ornament creations

221. Animal Crossing

222. DIY times

223. Cartoon times

224. Thinking fruity

225. Wine and dine

226. Horror mix

227. Cheap chills

228. Party at Club Penguin

229. December birthdays

230. Nostalgia from the past

230. Gaming through the 90s

231. Time with coffee house

232. Makeup for a lame Christmas

233. Last Christmas

234. This year I'm giving it someone special

235. Daily activities

236. Holidays with Pokémon

237. True love gave to me

238. Making Reindeer nip

239. Got bloody

240. Dead by Christmas

241. Christmas or Halloween

242. Drink of ice coffee

243. Cookies on the Run

244. Mickey's Christmas Carol

245. Sing me a story

246. kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii

247. Woman you are a lump of coal

248. Boy to the world

249. Building gingerbreads

250. Waking within morning

251. Wonders of life

252. Fruit cakes

253. Lollipop crazy

254. Don't hike in snow

255. Frostbites

256. Sing of carols

257. Isabel's birthday

258. Holiday Bashs

259. Revenge of the snow plow

300. Colors of snow cones

301. Coffee & Mints

302. SpongeBob Christmas specials

303. Nezuko's birthday

304. For my Nezuko

303. Villain Hawks

304. Hawks's birthday

305. My favorite food is chicken

306. Hawks wearing US military uniform

307. Chibi Nezuko

308. Last minute shopper’s

311. Green Monday

310. Chocolate covered anything

311. National cotton candy day

312. Too much cotton candy

313. Drunk idiot

314. Sacher-Torte

315. Gazpacho

316. National Cookie Cutter Day

317. Cyber Monday

318. Peppermint Bark

319. Chibi Hawks

320. National Pastry Day

321. Filo-style pastries

322. Winter lolita fashion

Note: please read the rules before requesting also if you prefer Halloween or Thanksgiving feel free to go these events also have a merry Christmas

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spotsandsocks · 2 years ago

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Written for 911holidaygiftexchange2022 organised by @paranoidbean written for @katries who may not see this straight away cos her tag doesn’t seem to work. Hope I fulfilled the brief - idiots in love the fluffiest fluff you could fluff 💕 Sweater Number 23 8.7k teen

It’s December. Eddie knows that because he has a kid and the countdown to Christmas is a big event in any child’s calendar. Chris may be getting older and more independent but even that doesn’t mean his son is immune to the hype. However, even if he didn’t have Chris, Eddie would have been made aware of the holiday season by Buck’s most recent wardrobe choices.

The man loves Christmas, that much is obvious even to the casual observer and Eddie is hardly that. Buck has been spotted in three different Christmas sweaters so far and it’s only December 5th.

In fact photos of the missing sweaters are sitting in his phone’s photos courtesy of the selfies Buck’s sending everyday so he ‘doesn’t miss any of the festive fun.’

Today's sweater comes with matching antlers which is not cute, it’s not, not at all, not even a little bit. Not even when Hen whips out a lipstick and adds a red nose and Buck grins at her delighted he’s encouraging others to get into the holiday spirit.

Then his friend’s eyes leave Hen’s laughing face and sweep the loft, he's obviously looking for something and Eddie’s heart trips when they find him and settle, Buck’s eyes sparkle as he points at his nose and laughs.

Their eyes meet for one, two, three seconds then Eddie rolls his eyes and shakes his head but he knows he looked too long and far too fondly and even if Buck doesn’t see what it means the others will.

In fact…

“Well hello there Eddie! Whatcha lookin at?”

“Chimney.” Eddie greets his friend warily as he drops down onto the couch. Chimney’s delighted voice bodes ill for him and his not too secret crush.

“Even with the antlers? Really?” Chim’s voice is incredulous, his voice positively vibrates with amusement.

“Antlers are irrelevant to the situation.”

“Don’t we know it” Chim mutters, “Still not going to say anything to him?”

“No”

“Not even because it’s Christmas?”

Eddie refuses to look at the older man grinning broadly next to him, popping his gum.

“It’s not Christmas yet and no.”

The gum pops again. “Can’t change your mind?”

“No”

Chim stands up with a sigh “Hopeless, the pair of you,” then he’s gone.

Eddie returns to his book and if he occasionally looks up to see what Buck’s doing; well it’s almost Christmas he can treat himself can’t he?

“Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!”

Christmas sweater number eight is suddenly right in his face.

Sweaters six and seven have been relatively tame, involving a range of cute Christmas themed animals but this one has a slogan that says ‘naughty and nice’, which is messing with his head.

“Reindeer!” Buck says apropos of nothing.

Eddie does a full circle, making a show of looking around him with a comedy confused face, he extends the moment and looks under the engine he’s been cleaning,

“Where?”

That gets him one of his favourite Buck faces, an amused yet exasperated smile at his excellent dad joke. Buck replies with narrowed eyes “Obviously not here” and Eddie sniggers.

“Look! “ Buck’s phone is thrust in his face, it’s showing a screenshot of an advert for a meet and greet that includes both Santa and reindeer.”

“Do you think Chris is too old this year?” Buck looks worried.

Eddie shakes his head “Nah, think we’ve still got at least another year before he’s too old for reindeer. Take it you want to go?”

“Well if Chris would like it we could.” Buck tries to sound like it’s not that important to him but one look at his face suggests he’s certainly not too old for reindeer even if Chris is getting close.

“So it’s just Chris that would like it huh? No one else?” Eddie teases, indulging himself in one of his favorite pastimes.

Buck's response is to blush and duck his head. He shuffles his feet a little and Eddie waits for it “ Fine, I’d like to see reindeer too, so can we go?”

There’s only one answer Eddie can give Buck when he looks like that.

“Sure we can” because who is Eddie to refuse both Buck and Chris a Christmas themed trip.

His reward is the way Buck’s face lights up instantly, he’s so damn beautiful he has to look away in case he says something stupid.

So Eddie’s not looking at his friend when he says “Great, it’s a date then” and he doesn’t see how Buck freezes or notice how he stops breathing for a second with his eyes a little wide and suddenly nervous as he registers what he’s said.

Eddie misses all that because he’s too busy trying not to give away his own feelings so he can maintain the casual tone of voice needed to ask as nonchalantly as he can “So do you want to tell Chris later, you could come over after work? Stay for dinner?”

Once he’s issued the invite it’s safe to look again and Buck’s smiling, shy but pleased.

“Yeah? That would be great. I can cook if you like?”

Eddie smiles back.

With that all agreed Eddie watches Buck practically skip off, the guy must like reindeers a lot and Eddie’s pretty damn happy too, having secured Buck’s company for the evening and a day out as well. A win all round, he turns, feeling very pleased with himself and sees Chim leaning against the ladder truck.

Damn it!

Chim pushes off the other engine where he’s been watching the travesty of obliviousness unfold in front of him and walks towards Eddie as Buck disappears in the other direction.

“How ‘bout now?” He says with a knowing look.

“Go away.”

Chim grins and keeps walking, spinning as he goes past, finger guns pointing at Eddie.

“Just saying …”

“Well stop saying it…”

Chimney winks at him. “it’s not like telling him will make much difference to anything anyway you’re practically married already.”

“You might as well stop because I’m not paying any attention.” Eddie covers his ears and escapes as fast as he can.

He misses Chim’s grin fall away as he sighs deeply, “No you’re not.”

Continue on AO3

Thanks for organizing @paranoidbean

#911holidaygiftexchange2022 #911 fox #buddie #eddie diaz #evan buckley #911fic #911 on fox #evan buck buckley #911 fic #christopher diaz #christopher diaz has two dads #buckley diaz family #911 fanfiction #buddie fanfiction #buddie fics #ao3 buddie #Christmas sweater fic

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lisutarid-a · 1 year ago

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[Gakuen K] Yatogami Kuroh Route Translation

Swimsuit is a loincloth

LIST OF CHAPTERS

[Translation under the cut]

Kamamoto: Yata-san, big news! Starting next week, PE class is going to be held in a swimming pool.

Yata: Really!?

Kamamoto: Really!

Yata: Really…

Kamamoto: Eh, Yata-san? What's wrong?

Yata: …The pool is, you know, with the girls, right?

Kamamoto: That's right…Yata-san, could it be that a girl did something to you at the pool?

Yata: What is "something"?

Kamamoto: Hmm, I dunno…Maybe stole your swimsuit?

Yata: Of course not!

Kamamoto: Eeeh. Hehe~ I got it. You are so naughty, Yata-san.

Yata: Eeeeeh…!? Don't take lines out of the context, you idiot! When did I say something like that!?

Kamamoto: Eeeeh~ Since it's a joint event with girls, you're probably embarrassed because you're fantasizing about different things, aren't you~?

Yata: Oi, Kamamoto, don't provoke me…

Kamamoto: Ahahaha. I'm kidding, I'm kidding…Ouch-ouch-ouch!

Yata: Clench your teeth, Kamamoto!

Saya: I'm looking forward to the pool next week.

Shiro: Uhm. Swimming under the hot sun feels so nice.

Shiro: Our school doesn't have a swimsuit policy. I can't wait to see what kind of swimsuits everyone will be wearing.

Saya: Ah, I see. I have one, but I need to consult with Kukuri-chan about it.

Shiro: Uhm, I think that's a good idea. I look forward to seeing your swimsuit too.

Kuroh: You…The way you say it is shameless…

Shiro: Hey, you misunderstood me! I don't have any ulterior motives, okay? Did Kuro prepare a swimsuit?

Kuroh: It's not a problem. I keep it with a change of clothes.

Shiro: Ehh, I see. What type of swimsuit did you choose?

Kuroh: What are you talking about? If you're a man, you wear a loincloth.

Saya: …

Shiro: …What was that now?

Kuroh: If you're a Japanese guy, you wear a loincloth.

Saya: I-I wonder if it's okay…Shiro-kun.

Shiro: …Kuro. Even though there's no requirements for a swimsuit...It's a bit too much…

Kuroh: What the heck. But aren't we free to wear any kind of swimsuit?

Shiro: We're free, but Kuro's choice is too free.

Kuroh: What are you talking about, a loincloth is a good swimsuit. What's wrong with it?

Choice: [There's a problem…] ❤

Saya: There's a problem…I think.

Kuroh: What…

Shiro: I know that a loincloth is a kind of swimsuit, I'm not going to deny it…

Choice: [Nothing wrong]

Saya: That's right, I don't think it's a regular problem. But…

Kuroh: But what?

Shiro: …It just looks a bit specific. As for us, we'd like you to be dressed nonprovocative…

Shiro: Besides, wouldn't it be a disaster if it accidentally came off?

Kuroh: It won't. I'm tightening it so it won't come off.

Kuroh: But…I've only ever worn a loincloth until now.

Kuroh: When I think of summer, I think of a loincloth, and when I think of the sea, I think of a loincloth, I've lived my whole life like this…

Saya: I-Is that so…

Saya: Ah, right…How about going to buy it this weekend with everyone from the Silver club?

Shiro: Uhm, that's a good idea. If it were just me, my taste would be prejudiced, I'd feel more comfortable with you and Neko.

Kuroh: …Comfortable with Neko?

Shiro: Ahaha…She will get angry if you leave her out of the group, so just close your eyes.

Kuroh: But…is it okay? Spending your day off picking out a swimsuit for me.

Saya: It's all right. Hope we'll find a good one!

Shiro: Right-right. There's nothing to worry about, Kuro. We should help each other in times of troubles.

Kuroh: I'm not in trouble…, if you insist, I'll accept your kind offer.

Shiro: What a reli-ief. If he wore a loincloth, he'd stand out in a bad way and everyone would make fun of the Silver club.

Saya: I don't think it would have gone that far…

Kuroh: Did you say something?

Saya: N-n-nothing! Ahaha…

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#k project #gakuen k #gakuen k wonderful school days #otome translation #yatogami kuroh #isana yashiro #yata misaki #kamamoto rikio #those who want to take a look at kuro in a loincloth go read stray dog story 🙈#love the way yata and kamamoto interact sm #it's always fun to translate their conversations

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theofficersacademy · 4 months ago

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　　　　　Happyland: Week Two

"I wish I had Emcee's script right about now..."

...

"Oh. You guys are here already." Chevy's face may be hidden by his neckerchief, but his ears burn red. With a sobering shake of his head, he clears his throat, and tries his best to stand tall.

"We will now be announcing the tallies from last week's games and objectives. And. Um. Also the, err, eliminations resulting from them..." He doesn't like that part very much. But if they aren't there, then there aren't really any stakes, and, um, the Ringmaster taught them all better than that.

"Without further ado..."

　　　　　　　　GAMES: RESULTS

Stone Cog: 10 points to the Rats

Naughty or Nice: 10 points to the Rats

Creature Campaign: 6 points to the Sheep 2 points to the Rats 2 points to the Snakes

The Gauntlet: 2 points to the Snakes 3.5 points to the Rats 3 points to the Sheep 1.5 points to the Weasels

Week One Totals Rats — 25.5 Snakes — 4 Sheep — 9 Weasels — 1.5

　　　　　　 OBJECTIVES: RESULTS

Diarmuid — Score: 8 | PASS 　　prize: bonus to one chosen teammate's score for week 2 Anselma — Score: 12 | PASS 　　prize: bonus to one chosen teammate's score for week 2 Byleth (F) — Score: 12 | PASS 　　prize: one chosen teammate gets first choice on signups for week 2 Embla — Did not meet Objective | FAIL Hilda — Score: 14 | PASS 　　prize: charm and stealth bonus to one chosen teammate for week 2 Camilla — Score: 14 | PASS 　　prize: charm and stealth bonus to one chosen teammate for week 2 Ethlyn — Score: 10 | FAIL Bernadetta — Score: 15 | PASS 　　prize: protect two chosen teammates from elimination in week 2 Elincia — Score: 8 | FAIL Ivy — Score: 12 | PASS 　　prize: mystery ticket! ... stealth bonus to one chosen teammate for week 2 Thrasir — Score: 14 | PASS 　　prize: mystery ticket! ... one chosen team has a random player blocked from their top two choices on signups for week 2 Lyon — Score: 11 | FAIL Forde — Score: 12 | PASS 　　prize: nullify two chosen teammates' banes for week 2 Laslow — Did not meet Objective | FAIL Alfred — Score: 14 | PASS 　　prize: deduct from a chosen team's score for week 1 Ewan — Did not meet Objective | FAIL Dorothea — Did not meet Objective | FAIL Lambert — Score: 12 | PASS 　　prize: nullify two chosen contestants' boons for week 2

　　　　　　WEEK 1 ELIMINATIONS

　　　 Zihark 　　Fogado 　　Limstella 　　　 Mark (F) 　　Florina 　　Ephraim 　　　　 Ares　　Dimitri 　　Jakob

Eliminated parties are escorted to Sadland for the remainder of August, where they will no longer be taking part in the main course of Happyland events. You will still be required to make your 12 total event posts if you wish to claim the Grand Prize — plan accordingly with your fellow fallen.

　　North Island: Stone Cog

"Did you have fun getting snatched up by monsters last week?"

Chevy stands tall, fist to chest, attempting his best upstanding impression of Emcee. "This is the North Island!!" The temple yet awaits, but this time, you've crept your way up to the first floor. "Ahem. It's super duper dangerous! Not for the faint of heart, y'know."

You poke your head in, just far enough to smell strange magic afoot. What lurks in one room is unlikely to be that which awaits you in the next.

"You better watch out! You better watch ooout~!" Chevy sing songs, chortling to himself. "Because there are tons'a terrifying traps and spoo~oooky ghouls roaming the grounds, and they won't make life easy for ya!"

Arms fly open in a flourish.

"Treasure awaits! If you and your partner don't get got first, that is, hehehe~!"

What to expect:

Suitable for those who favor feats of stealth and perception.

This game will be entirely in the Discord server and will operate in the chatplay format with added rolling mechanics.

This game will be a relay, with only two players per team playing at one time.

Players will report to the North Island location at the start of the week and will be restricted to interactions within North Island.

　　　　　　　　　　　East Island: Zero to Hero

Your arrival on this island brings you right into the world of fairytales or dreams. Night has curtained this glassy lake in its indigos and violets, but a big, round moon glows low in the sky across from you. A waterfall pours from it into the lake, where teacups bob in the rippling water.

"Welcome to East Island!" echoes a voice from somewhere in the dark. When you look around, you find Emcee standing under a spotlight atop the moon.

"On this episode, contestants will be fighting for heroic glory! Beneath this placid lake lurks something big and dangerous. Our heroes-to-be must fend this monster off before it wreaks its havoc. Heroes exist because people need saving, and the same is true here!"

Emcee makes a flourish with their arm.

"Only some contestants will be heroes! What will be the deciding factor? Is it herculean strength? A once-in-a-generation genius? Or creative innovation?"

In the pause, they hop down to a boat waiting for them near the waterfall.

"To the last hit go the spoils. Good luck, future heroes!"

What to expect:

Suitable for those who favor feats of athleticism and dexterity.

This game will have rolls conducted in the Discord server but all writing will take place through dash threads.

Players will report to the East Island location at the start of the week and will be restricted to interactions within East Island.

　　South Island: Creature Camqaign

"There's so much expansive terrain… How exciting… Don't you think…?" Diana's sorrowful voice rings out as she spreads her arms far and wide. "There's so much you haven't seen yet… this place teems with life… did you really think that was all there might be?"

She shakes her head vigorously.

"This next group will be aiming to expand their team's collection, but watch out…" Diana turns around and that loud cracking noise from her emits before she turns back to you all, pep and smile returned to her visage. "You won't have it as easy as the first group, heehee! ♡ Danger! Sabotage! If you want to grab a fiend, you'll have to think ahead of your competition!"

She leans forward, pearly whites taking on a sinister glint. It's at this point you notice… has the sign changed for this island?

"With the changes, I wonder how far you'll all be willing to go just to win? Teehee! ♡"

What to expect:

Suitable for those who favor feats of insight and authority.

This game is expected to facilitate IC tension and conflict, and may make use of opposed rolls. One character's win will be another's loss. Consider your comfort level with this before signing up; any OOC competitiveness should not strain the atmosphere of the game.

This game will be guided in the Discord server, but all writing will take place through dash threads.

Players will report to the South Island location at the start of the week and will be restricted to interactions within South Island.

　　　　　　　　　　　West Island: All Aboard

Standing at the front of West Island, Squawky gesticulates broadly, if nervously, at what looks like an endless tangle of carriage cars behind, seeming to stretch on forever one after another after another until it's difficult to see where one ends and the next begins.

Waving up and down, bobbing masked face to and fro—until, from the side, Chevy steps in and taps her subtly, then hands her something square and white.

Flustered, she takes the object and tucks it away, then folds her wings in front of her face, quivering. "I'm so s-sorry! Aaaaahhh... ahh... I have to do it over again... okay, Squawky. Okay!"

She throws herself headlong in desperation: "Wh-Who's at the wheel?! How-H-How long are these carriage cars! Are you ahead o-of everyone else... or behind? U-Um... if you think it's just a clear run to the front, um... be—be prepared for surprises!"

"And don't get too caught up in the race! It's—It's those sparkly Golden Spurs you're after!"

What to expect:

Suitable for those who favor feats of perception and authority.

This game will be entirely in the Discord server and will operate in the chatplay format with added rolling mechanics.

Games will be played in teams of 2-3 players.

Players will report to the West Island location at the start of the week and will be restricted to interactions within West Island.

How to Play:

Week 2 begins on Monday, August 12 at noon EST and ends on Friday, August 16, at midnight EST.

This week, the cap for participants is 12 muses per game.

If your muse opts to spend their week playing a game, they may not also participate in the objectives.

If your muse opts to play a game, they are locked to their game's location until the week ends. They may not interact with muses on other game islands or the Central Island.

Rules for each game will be explained in the respective channels at the start. Elimination rules and quantity may differ between games.

The main IC game events for the duration of the week will count for one thread mastery upon meeting the usual requirements.

"Oooh, I didn't forget!" Diana comes back, seemingly eager to share some news. "For those who want to help their teammates out in the games, you can put your blood, sweat, and tears into stirring up a show for the audience. People are the most fun to watch, but they want BIG emotions! BIG drama! BIG changes! A scene they can't take their pretty little eyes off of!

"Maybe you need a little help in that direction? How scaaaary, knowing that the fun times are about to become the chaotic times for our viewers' sakes!!! Because the objectives this time aren't so nice as the last ones! Yup, get ready to get mean! Get ready to break hearts! Get ready to shake everything up!!! We're going to get to the messy stuff, oh no!!!"

Viewer Rating Objectives, Week 2:

This week, the audience wants to see...

Someone accused of "just being here for the zipline"! 　　score required: 10 　　success: Transfer a portion of a chosen team's final score to your team

A sabotage on another contestant's objective! 　　score required: 8 　　success: Saboteur duplicates and gains the sabotee's boon for Week 3

A petty fight over something totally serious! 　　score required: 8 　　success: Deduct from a chosen contestant's score for Week 3

Vicious gossip about other contestants! 　　score required: 10 　　success: Grant Stealth, Perception, and Charm boons separately to 3 chosen teammates for Week 3

A dramatic breakup! 　　score required: 14 　　success: Protect 2 chosen teammates from elimination in Week 3

Someone convinced to reveal a deep secret! 　　score required: 10 　　success: Mystery ticket

A seed of doubt planted in a relationship! 　　score required: 12 　　success: Nullify two chosen contestants' boons for Week 3

How to Play:

Week 2 begins on Monday, August 12 at noon EST and ends on Friday, August 16, at midnight EST.

If your muse opts to spend their week completing an objective, they may not also participate in the games.

If your muse opts to complete an objective, they are locked to the Central Island for the week. They may not interact with muses on other islands.

If selected, you will be privately DM'd your objective at the start of the week. Do not share your objective with anyone OOC in order to prevent metagaming.

Objectives will be capped at 2 takers each.

Your muse is free to decide how they would like to complete their objective. They may choose to reveal their objective IC to others, or pursue it organically.

When the week ends, if your muse has successfully completed their objective, submit the link to the corresponding interaction to the masterlist.

To reach the score needed for the bonus, your muse will be evaluated on a scale out of 5 by the viewer base on the following criteria: 　　1.　sensation: the drama, comedy, or shock value employed in their objective's completion 　　2.　plot: the quality of the larger narrative they've built around their objective's completion 　　3.　intrigue: the quality of individual or interpersonal development over the course of the objective's completion 　　4.　strategy: the cleverness of their approach, as well as how it tied into teamwide or individual success Pass or fail will be determined based on the cumulative total of their scores in these areas. Your muse may plan their approach accordingly.

Mystery ticket rewards will be randomized from a selection ranging from nothing to very big prizes.

Muses pursuing objectives will not be susceptible to elimination.

If you have read all instructions, your muse may make their week 2 selection here.

Signups will close on Sunday, August 11th, at 11:59PM EST. Priority on each game will be given to muses who were not on that island previously.

Signups may not be altered once they are submitted. Be sure of your choices before you submit.

#toa announcements #toahappyland2024

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moodymisty · 2 years ago

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❀ Misty's Follower Milestone Event ❀

EDIT: Event is finished!!! Thank you so much to everyone who's sent requests or kind words, it's been a blast!

Wow guys, thank you!! It means so much to see people enjoying my writing (and my silly chatting), and I hope to continue making you all happy <3 Deciding to come back to tumblr was the best choice I made last year.

I don’t really talk to much about myself on here, but I'll give a tiny bit of backstory. I’ve had this exact same blog since around 2011, it's seen so many fandoms, but I purged it in 2018. After that I completely quit posting online; Until last year when my depression decided to come back hard because of some irl issues, and I ended up going back to Star Wars and Darksiders as a comfort. Posting again was incredibly nerve-wracking as it had been so long since I’d written anything beyond silly personal drabbles, but I’m incredibly happy to see even one person enjoy what I make. I have zero shortage of self doubt for everything I create, but even if it sounds cheesy, nothing makes me happier than knowing something I created has made someone smile.

But wah wah enough sob story, onto the event! A sentence prompts list! I tried to make a good amount of spicy ones, some sfw ones, and even one or two angsty ones. Feel free to take any sentence(s) or prompts from here and send me a character in my ask box! Or multiple, if it strikes your fancy? Any Star Wars or Darksiders character is welcome, and I'm more than happy to stretch my legs and do a character I don’t do as much, or haven’t before.

I'll accept asks for this for around the two weeks or so give or take, so feel free to send something in if you'd like!

(I won’t be using my tag list on these posts just to avoid spam)

All the prompts are under this readmore, to avoid having a super long post.

↳Sentence prompts

“ I can’t stop thinking about you. ”

“ You really need to shave. ”

" I’d appreciate it if you wouldn’t distract me. "

" Where do you think you're going? "

“ You should go. ”

“ You have no idea how much I want to kiss you. ”

" Never tease me like that again. "

" Kneel. "

" Sorry, couldn't sleep. "

" I want to do bad things to you. "

" Do whatever you want to me. "

" I want you in my mouth. "

" Quit looking at me like that. I know what that look means. "

“ I just don’t like the way he/she/they look at you, that’s all. ”

“ You don’t own me. ”

" You don't have to be gentle with me. "

" I'd cut out that attitude. "

" I'm not letting you out of my sight. "

" You really want me? "

" I, didn't know you liked that. "

" Ask nicely. "

" I can't stop thinking about you. "

" Want to sleep in my bed tonight? "

" Can you teach me? "

" Keep talking. "

" You look so hot when you do that. "

“ Can you help me? ”

" Um... I'm stuck. "

" Were you crying? "

" I hate you. "

" You're so fucking cute. "

" Why do you never talk to me? "

“ I, I think I’m pregnant. "

" You need to choose. "

“You're shivering... do you want my (clothing here)”

↳Scenario prompts

Needing something off the top shelf and needing to ask for help to get it down

Finding out they have a momento of you somewhere on them they bring everywhere

You or them saying a petname by accident

Soothing you or them after having a nightmare

Caught partly undressed or totally naked

Sharing food

Having to bathe together

Sending or saying something naughty to them during an inopportune moment

Accidental(?) flashing

Stealing a piece of their(your) clothing

Patching them up after a fight

Cuddling up for heat

Making them(you) blush

Giving them a nice (sexy) surprise ;3

Being given/getting flowers

Secret relationship

Reading together

Getting caught/catching them during a 'private' moment

And again, thank you all so much!!!

#mywriting #writing game

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ambienthousewife · 2 years ago

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the complete list of official state affirmations

arkansas: your next door neighbor is not planning on blowing up your house. he is a nice man who makes ziti and has NO interest in arson nor personal revenge.

alaska: the wolves are NOT gossiping behind your back about your truck decals. they appreciate a fine piece of machinery such as your gmc

california: you WILL be able to get your celery juice morning fix before work today. inflation has NOT risen its price to $11

delaware: the irs has NO interest in investigating you for an illegal importing business. the package at your doorstep labeled "bosnia" IS discreet and out of sight

florida: there are CERTAINLY enough parking spots available at the event you are attending. the city planners have SPECIFICALLY had this in mind when designing the map

hawaii: jimmy buffett is GUARANTEED to suffer a horrific accident in his remaining lifetime. he WILL suffer a tragic demise

illinois: your local grocery has NOT started putting eyeballs in your food. they have NO interest in doing such a thing

iowa: the makeup you got from the dollar store DOES look good and not tacky. the cheapest mascara WILL serve you well today

louisiana: the ghost of don pardo IS benign and friendly. he has NO interest in causing misfortune upon your property

maryland: you WILL one day be able to do anal. with enough lube and practice, it is a CERTAINTY and nothing to worry about

massachusetts: the position open as a 'professional accordion player' on indeed is NOT a scam. this IS the position you have been waiting for your entire life

minnesota: super mario 64 is just a video game and is in NO WAY a manifestation of your worst childhood nightmares. please get some solid rest

mississippi: you WILL impress your colleagues at the work karaoke party. "everybody knows" by leonard cohen is a SUPERB choice of song for this occasion

nevada: NOBODY knows about the time you peed yourself at comic con. it was discreet and you are the ONLY person that knows such a thing happened. and it's not even that big of a deal

new jersey: no, your mom did NOT call you on the 10 year anniversary of the night her house burnt down. she survived but passed away 4 years ago from unrelated causes.

new mexico: santa claus WILL bring you all the toys you wanted for christmas this year. you are NOT on his naughty list

new york: all the kids that bullied you for wanting to marry simon le bon from duran duran are IRRELEVANT now. you can plan your own fictional wedding with simon le bon from duran duran and there is NOTHING anyone can do to stop it

ohio: the giraffe that tried to kill you as an 8 year old is NOT the same one that just escaped the zoo. that is a different giraffe. the one that tried to kill you PERISHED 13 years ago in a boating accident

oregon: one day you WILL be able to vape your estrogen. the world's top scientists are working on it right now.

rhode island: you will NOT fall for another 'joe mama' joke. you know the rules now and your mind is as SHARP as a tack today

south dakota: this goth girl on tinder FOR SURE wants to have sexual intercourse with you. the invader zim hoodie is a GREAT choice of outfit for a first date

texas: everybody LOVED your noise show performance. the circuit bended childrens keyboard from goodwill you made did an AMAZING job

utah: all the other moms thought your casserole was DELICIOUS. they are NOT saying mean things to you behind your back because your husband made chocolate chip pancakes once. that alone does not make a man too fruity

washington: this costco is where a panic attack will NOT be had today. you WILL be able to get your bulk groceries and not cry in the store. in the car is fine enough

wisconsin: the exterminator you hired is NOT an ant in disguise. that is IMPOSSIBLE. he is also NOT a sex offender you checked the records before hiring him.

wyoming: that copy of infinite jest you have on the shelf will be FULLY read one day. you will get around to finishing it one day SOON

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caffeinejournalist23 · 2 years ago

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First movie of my Studies in Film class was An American Werewolf in London and y'all... this flic was horny asf. Keep reading for my full review!

From a feminist perspective, this film is extremely horny. Now granted, there is a historical correlation between sensuality and the supernatural; vampires are often portrayed as erotic agelessly beautiful beings – seen in both books and films such as The Vampire Diaries and Dracula, witches are characterized by seduction and mystical sensual mysteriousness (Legend of Sleepy Hallow starring Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean), and werewolves are the epitome of “manliness” by being extremely muscular and socially abrasive (Twilight, Teen Wolf, etc). In respect to this literary/cultural hypersexuality of the supernatural, An American Werewolf in London certainly contributes to the supernatural genre. However, I’m finding it extremely difficult to say this movie is good; David Naughton as the main character David Kessler has good acting skills and most of the dialogue is good, but I cannot generalize this movie and say it is a good film.

Let’s start on a positive note with David Naughton - aka David Kessler, the American Werewolf causing chaos in London. David as a character fits the “nice guy” trope; he cares for his friend Jack (obvious in how he runs back for Jack when the werewolf attacks them), he is softspoken and sweet to nurse/leading lady Alex (played by Jenny Agutter), and he is silly/quirky. I like David Naughton’s acting because he maintains his character’s “nice guy” archetype while also reacting to the unusual events of the film; throughout the film we see David question his sanity, fall in love with Alex, and literally transform into a werewolf – but he never abandons the quintessence of his character – sweet and quirky. And he’s hot – David Naughton was a great physical casting choice to keep the trend of sexualizing the supernatural.

The final of two “good” points to this film: the dialogue. According to Wikipedia, An American Werewolf in London is considered a comedy horror – and based on the dialogue/script, I can see why. For example, David runs away to an explicit adult entertainment cinema (more on this later) after waking up in the zoo from a night on the prowl as a bloodthirsty werewolf, and at this cinema he sees/hallucinates his “undead” friend Jack, who has been reappearing throughout the film as his corpse decomposes more and more. In this final encounter, Jack is barely recognizable with his green rotting skin and the exposed bones in his face – a drastically more grotesque shift from the last time we saw him on screen. Rather than freaking out like he typically does seeing Jack’s talking corpse, David is clearly exhausted and unphased by the disturbance and merely says to Jack “you look terrible,” to which Jack responds with a bitterly sarcastic “thanks.” This is one of many funny conversations within the film, in part because humorous casual dialogue like this occurs despite the horrific events and grotesque visuals within these same scenes.

Like I said earlier, this movie overall did not make it onto my list of “good movies” – in fact when talking about it with my roommate, I only recommended she watch it just to see the ridiculous hypersexuality and anti-feminism of it. I watched this film twice to make sure I gave it a fair assessment, and on the second watch I could confirm this did not pass the Bechdel test. Actually, I would say this film demonstrates the lack of feminism within cinema and why we need assessments such as the Bechdel test; Alex – David’s love interest – thankfully isn’t limited to a wardrobe just of a nurse uniform and Victoria’s Secret lingerie, but she is the only woman on screen for more than 2 minutes who doesn’t dress (or lack dress) for the sake of seduction. While Alex is at work, David watches an advertisement on the “telly” for a special program on “Naughty Nina,” who is wearing a tight, short red dress and only says sultry phrases meant to personify herself as the seductress. Then, when David hides in the adult program cinema, the camera continuously cuts to the screen where a woman is repeatedly shown with her breasts exposed and doing sexual acts with/for a man.

Feminism and hyper-sexuality aside, this movie is also disappointing in basic cinematic elements – such as its ending! Alex breaks through a line of police to talk to David in his werewolf form in a dark alley after he’s begun killing civilians in downtown London, hoping she can calm him down before the police hurt him. She finally returns David’s sentiment and tells him she loves him, and when the camera cuts back to him in his werewolf form we see his eyes soften and his brows bend like the confession resonated with him beneath the scary predator curse. But the wolf then bares his teeth for a moment and the police don’t hesitate in shooting him down. By the time the police catch up to Alex and see the body, David returned to his bloody nude human form, leaving Alex sobbing until the camera cuts out to the credits – which the end credit song (Blue Moon – an upbeat pop song) feels severely out of touch with the last scene of the film. Overall, I would recommend this movie to those who would analyze it with low expectations – or just want to watch something different from the constant reboots, remakes, and Marvel productions. I myself most likely will only watch this one more time for the sake of reviewing the film on my blog – or if I just want some eye candy from David Naughton.

#film review #movie review #an american werewolf in london #werewolf #werewolf movies #comedy horror #caffeinejournalist #coffeegirl

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