#not that it matters at all either way I'm just making myself mopey

[fluffydavey]

for @slingshotsandrosarybeads who wanted a jealous crutchie who feels like he is taking his brother away from him  i'm distracting myself with writing so feel free to send me any prompts and i will try my best to write them!!

It’s a Saturday night, and his parents have allowed both him and Les to stay the night at the lodgings, which was all he was listening to coming from his younger brother the entire day. It wasn’t like he was looking forward to seeing his friends either, but he’s fairly sure his brother isn’t going to last long with all the energy he’s jumping around while selling papes with him and Jack throughout the day.

When they finally get back, Les runs to the younger boys, and Davey knows he won’t hear another word from him again, so he walks around to take in his surroundings. He can make out just about everyone - except Crutchie. Curiousity gets the better of him, so he makes his way up to his and Jack’s penthouse, and finds Crutchie sitting up there alone.

“Hey Crutchie!” he says, as he takes the last step up. “What are you doing up here? Everyone’s downstairs watching Race destroy Jack at a new game he’s learned.”

“I don’t know, not really in the mood I suppose. Happens more times than you think around here. It get’s a bit boring actually,” Crutchie replies, and it doesn’t take much for Davey to realise that something’s bothering him.

“You know what? That doesn’t surprise me at all. Jack never learns, does he?” he says, getting a half-hearted laugh out of Crutchie. “You mind if I join you for a bit?”

Crutchie looks up at him, and shrugs as he makes space on his own bed for Davey to join him. Davey makes his way over, and sits down carefully beside the boy. He can’t actually remember the last time they’ve been alone for longer than a few minutes - Jack or Les tend to join them, completely taking over the conversation. “Are you okay?” he asks, tentitively. 

“Yeah! Of course I am, why wouldn’t I be?” Crutchie says, although his words don’t sound as convincing as Crutchie probably intends them to.

“I don’t know, I just...” Davey always tries to be careful about having conversations like these with the boys. No matter how many times he’s told differently, he’s always mindful of how different his and Les’ upbringing is to the rest of the boys here, and he sometimes feels more like a reminder than help. “You know you can come talk to me if there’s something on your mind. We’re friends, it’s what we do.”

There’s a silence, one that carries on for a little too long to the point where Davey actually considers leaving Crutchie alone, before Crutchie finally speaks. “It’s really stupid. God, I’ll sound like a mopey child.”

“So does everyone else in this entire building, especially me,” Davey says, and Crutchie offers him a small smile, which feels more authentic. 

“I guess I’ve been getting jealous of how close you and Jack have become recently,” Crutchie says, which throws Davey off completely.

His initial reaction is to brush it off, but then he sees how sad Crutchie looks, and he realises this is more than someone stealing a friend’s attention. “While you were gone to the Refuge, you didn’t see how lost Jack was without you. He took all of the blame, and was ready to up and leave. But he stayed, and everything we did was to get you back home to us. He was devastated Crutchie.”

“I know,” he says, bashfully. “He’s spoken about it, even apologised about planning on running away. But things have changed after we won, you know? It used to feel like CrutchieandJack and now it’s DaveyandJack. Which, I get it. And I don’t want it to sound like I don’t like having you around, because I like spending time with you, but I guess it’s been hard adjusting to it.”

“No matter what happens, you’ll always be his brother. You’re his best friend, his family,” Davey says, confidently. “Just because it isn’t blood, doesn’t mean it’s not real. That bond will never go away. Nothing will break it.”

“You think?” Crutchie asks, begining to sound more like himself again.

“I know it. You’ll always be Jack’s go to guy, I’m there to make sure he doesn’t get in trouble or beaten up,” he quips, and Crutchie laughs.

“I’m really glad you joined us Davey. Our little family feels complete with you and Les.”

“Hey! I was looking for you two,” Jack says, as he pokes his head up from the stairs. “Why have you two been hiding all night?”

“We’ve been talking,” Davey replies.

“About you,” Crutchie adds, smiling to himself.

“Talking about what?” Jack asks, his carefree demeanour turning slightly sour. 

“That’s for us to know,” Davey says simply, and he can feel Crutchie laughing by his side.

“I hate this,” Jack says, looking at the two of them. “I really don’t like what’s going on here.”

“Go downstairs, we’ll be down in a minute to watch you lose again,” Davey instructs him, motioning for him to leave. Jack glares at the two, before doing what he’s told, and Davey stands up and offers a hand to help Crutchie up.

“Thanks Davey,” Crutchie says, leaning against him as he stands. His leg has gotten worse after the Refuge, but it’s an unspoken thing between the boys. “For what it’s worth, you two make a good team.”

“We do too,” Davey says. “I won’t forget how much you did to help me and Les fit in with the others. We’ll always have each other’s backs.”

When they eventually catch up with the rest of the boys, Jack’s still trying to win some of his money back, and Davey sits beside Crutchie, laughing at the boy in question. “Are we good?” Davey asks, leaning in so only Crutchie can hear.

Crutchie smiles, and watches Davey with a proud look in his eye. “We’re better than good. We’re best friends.”

[botheringlevi]

I asked my friend for a question and with an admirable determination to punish me she requested:

Team Edward or Team Jacob?

I'll throw in my own- what's something about yourself that you genuinely like? Not something you do, especially for others.

I didn't think I'd run into you today. Not that I'm avoiding you... I've been trying to spend more time outside as the weather has been giving us a break. The holidays were... Well, they were fine. I do keep catch myself daydreaming of spring.

Ah, I was wondering if you'd want to take the time to talk when you're free. About our excursion, and... [pause, a blush creeping up my neck] About what happened. That's all. [an awkward escape]

[Admin, I kept posting these anonymously by mistake. We'll say it's because I was being cool and mysterious. I hope these aren't too frequent, they've been a nice little escape. I'm the lizard owner lol]

[Previous ask]

*Stares* I hate that piece of shit series. All it is, is shitty mormon propaganda and a garbage example of shitty toxic relationships for brats who won't know any better. Mostly girls. If it didn’t exist, the world would be a better place.

If you can't live without your significant other... *Disgusted* ...you don't have a relationship. You're in prison, and you don't even know it.

How the hell do you explain away being kissed without consent as a way to "convince" someone to reconsider dating you. All that scene was, was garbage drama. There are about a million other ways to have done it while making it less of an assault on my eyes. Much less—a group of age-old vampires just happen to go to the local high school as a hobby? Fucking creepy. *Crosses arms* To say nothing of the actual romance. You know who should have gotten their own story? Rosalie. At least she was remotely interesting.

Tch, and I hate the whole melodramatic mopey schtick. I get that the girl is pretty much a blank slate, but that doesn't work even in *Curls lip* fanfiction, and it doesn't work in a blockbuster film. In the books, she had more character, and that still isn't saying much.

Edward is a mopey pathetic idiot. To "protect her", he leaves this girl who clearly has codependency issues, just like him. Here's an idea: as someone who's over a hundred years old, don't fool around with a teenager. It's just as possible that that would've ended in her death somehow, anyway.

*Glares* Besides the dozen glaring plot holes I could name off the top of my head, he was scared of fucking her because it would break her, right? Who cares about that when he’s supposed to be cold? No blood flow, either... *Scoffs* Nevermind…

Compared to that guy, at least Bella and Jacob's relationship had an organic start and progression. *Firmly* The sexual assault scene did him no favors, and neither did staking claim on her unborn brat, but even he had more redeeming qualities than the other guy.

So which one would I choose? *Presses lips* Alice.

*Huffs…*

...

*Furrows brow* ...

…My fighting ability.

…Yeah. Suddenly the weather's turned a lot nicer lately. It snowed the other day, but I didn't freeze my ass off outside. We're still on leave, but the weather held so that most of my squad could go out riding. Jean still has his mom.

*Grunts* You're waiting for spring. I'm the same way.

*Jaw works, looks away* Don't be stupid. I'm free to talk to you no matter what. But if that's what you want, we'll have that conversation later.

[howlingday]

Jaune Arc is a descendant from a long line of Slayers. A finely skilled specimen with a strong sense of justice and honor. Women love him, men want to be him, monsters fear him, monster girls are conflicted.

Tales of Remnant

Setting - In their quest to cross Remnant to find the Relics and the Maidens, Team RWBY happen upon the sleepy farm village of Ansel, where one of the last remaining Slayer families, members of a bloodline who first fought back against the first witch and her evil monsters. Unfortunately, the young man they meet isn't interested in their party.

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Ruby: Excuse me, are you Jaune Arc?

Jaune: Yeah, that's me. Can I help you?

Ruby: We're an adventuring party, and we thought-

Jaune: Stop. No.

Ruby: Huh? But we didn't even ask you anything!

Jaune: You were going to ask me to join your party so I can help you on your quest, just because I'm an Arc, one of the few Slayer families left in the world. Am I right?

Blake: Does it happen a lot?

Jaune: More times than I'd like. I've been on a few, but I'm always kicked after the first mission. I either turn out to be too weak, too annoying, or too cowardly to help in a fight.

Ruby: Well, we won't kick you off of our team!

Jaune: That's what the last team said.

Ruby: Well, we're not the last team!

Jaune: Last team said that, too, and the team before them.

Yang: I guess you don't want to go on an adventure.

Jaune: No. If you're looking for someone to join your party, you'll have to find someone else. Try asking around. Anyone's got to be better than me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have chores to do. (Walks away)

Ruby: Man, and I was hoping to have a Slayer on the team!

Weiss: You just learned what a Slayer is.

Ruby: So? It doesn't make me want to team up with him any less!

Blake: We'll ask around. Maybe someone has a way to convince him to team up with us.

Yang: Let's try the inn first.

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Jaune: H-Hey! Wait up!

Yang: Huh? What are you doing here?

Jaune: (Huffs) I... I wanna... Hoo, boy! Ahem! I want to join your party. Just for a little bit!

Weiss: What changed your mind?

Jaune: Everyone has been pushing me since you came to town, and my dad convinced me to help you guys out. He says it will be good to get out and be a part of something bigger, and prove myself.

Blake: So you're going to join us because your dad said so?

Jaune: ...I wouldn't say it like that.

Weiss: But that is what happened.

Ruby: Well, it doesn't matter to me! You're now a member of our team! Welcome to Team RWBY!

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JAUNE ARC HAS JOINED THE PARTY!

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Jaune: I give this team two weeks before you're all sick of me.

Weiss: Well, I'm already annoyed by that mopey attitude.

Jaune: One down, three to go.

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Name - Jaune Arc

Weapon Style - Sword and Shield

Element - Light (+10% Against Dark, -10% Against Earth)

Skill - Slayer (Deals +10% Against Non-Humans)

Bio - Newbie Knave ("Fresh off the farm, Scared easily by loud noises")

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Jaune: Yikes! Who the heck is that, and why is she controlling that monster?!

Ruby: That's Cinder. She attacked our home in Patch. She's looking for the Fall Maiden.

Jaune: What have I gotten myself into?

C R A C K!.

Cinder: You won't get away this time, girls!

Ruby: Yes, we will, and we'll stop you!

Cinder: No, you won't, because your adventure ends here!

Jaune: Uh, is it too late to run away now?

Yang: Chickening out already, Jaune?

Jaune: No, no, I just, uh, wanted to be sure if we needed to actually fight.

Weiss: Yes, we do!

Jaune: Uh, alright, well, here goes nothing!

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Jaune: Listen, we're all really tired. Can you tell us how to get to the hotel, Miss...?

Pyrrha: You... You don't know who I am?

Jaune: Oh, sorry! Should I?

Pyrrha: No! Not at all! Come inside with me. I'd gladly shelter you all in this rain.

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Jaune: Wow, this place is huge!

Pyrrha: Thank you. I'm glad you like it. Please, stay as long as you'd like. I'll be back with some towels. (Walks away)

Jaune: She seems nice.

Weiss: I can't believe we met Pyrrha Nikos!

Ruby: Right?! She's a legend!

Yang: Relax, Rubes. Remember, she's just a normal girl like us.

Weiss: Normal girl?! She's the Champion of Mistral! We need her on our team!

Yang: Hey, now, take it easy, Ice Queen. I just said Pyrrha was a normal girl. Sure, she's the best fighter of our generation, but she's still human.

Blake: Though her assistance would greatly aid in our quest for the Maidens.

Weiss: Well, we'll ask her, then, and if she says no, which she won't, we'll be supportive of her decision.

Jaune: Just like with me?

Weiss: Huh?

Jaune: I said no, but you girls just hounded me even harder.

Weiss: Hmph! And like you can do any better?

Jaune: I can.

Pyrrha: (Returns with towels) I'm back! What are we talking about?

Jaune: Do you want to join our party? We're on a quest to save the world.

Pyrrha: Huh?!

Weiss: You idiot! That was too direct!

Jaune: Huh?

Weiss: She's the Champion, but she's still a woman! You have to consider her feelings!

Jaune: I didn't know she was a champion; I just asked her the same way you asked me.

Weiss: You idiot! Now she'll never say-

Pyrrha: Yes.

Weiss: Huh?!

Pyrrha: Yes, I will join your party.

Jaune: Oh, really? Great!

Yang: You feelin' salty, Weissy?

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PYRRHA NIKOS HAS JOINED THE PARTY

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Yang: Oh, yeah. You are salty.

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Pyrrha: So, you're a Slayer?

Jaune: My family is. Me? I'm nobody.

Pyrrha: That's not true. You're somebody to me.

Jaune: Thanks, Pyrrha, but it doesn't change the fact I'm still me. I'm nothing like my ancestors.

Pyrrha: What have your ancestors done?

Jaune: Dad is a Beast-Slayer. He fought a huge bear with his own two hands, then killed it after it turned into a Mega-Bear. It's actually how he met Mom.

Pyrrha: I see. Are there any Dragon-Slayers?

Jaune: My great grandfather killed a dragon attacking his village.

Pyrrha: Demon-Slayers?

Jaune: My great great grandmother saved the world killing one.

Pyrrha: I see. (Scoots closer) Jaune, I want you to hear something, but I don't want you to panic, or say anything to anyone about this.

Jaune: Uh, okay?

Pyrrha: Here. (Takes his head, Places against her chest) Do you hear my heartbeat?

Jaune: (Closes his eyes) Yeah... It sounds... Fast... Really fast... No, wait... (Pulls away) You have two hearts. You're not humsn, are you?

Pyrrha: No, I'm not human, or half-human, like your friend, Blake. I was born a monster, and I've managed to keep up my appearance long enough to fool everyone else.

Jaune: No one else knows?

Pyrrha: (Shakes her head) No, you're the only one.

Jaune: (Stands up) W-We have to tell the others!

Pyrrha: (Pulls his hands down) Tomorrow. Tonight, (Hugs Jaune) I just want to enjoy this.

Jaune: Do you... hate that I'm a Slayer?

Pyrrha: I can smell the monster blood on your hands, but I don't think... No, I know you aren't the kind of person to kill someone without a just cause. If there is blood is on your hands, it must have been self-defense. But... Do you hate me? Or hate that I lied?

Jaune: (Shakes his head, Hugs her back) You didn't know us. Humans and monsters have been killing each other for hundreds of years. It's kinda expected we're going to be a little scared of each other because of it. I know you better now, so I know you won't hurt me.

Pyrrha: (Smiles) Thank you.

Blake: (Watching the whole thing, Smiling, Walks away)

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JAUNE ARC GAINED A NEW BIO, ONLY HUMAN

Bio - Only Human ("Born to and raised by humans, Empathetic to all creatures")

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Pyrrha: (Doubles over in pain, Groans)

Jaune: Everyone, please! She doesn't mean any harm!

Mob: Kill her!

Mob: She took Pyrrha Nikos' place!

Mob: Make her pay!

Cinder: Behold, everyone! As the shattered moon becomes whole once more, so too will her true form as a monster be revealed!

Ruby: This is bad! If any more people gather, it'll be impossible to escape without a fight.

Yang: I say we give it to them. If they want to hurt one of our friends, I saw we hurt them back!

Nora: Yeah! Take them all on!

Ren: Getting into a fight will only make things worse. We have to think this through.

Blake: We need a plan to keep the mob away. Something to keep them from getting closer.

Weiss: Cinder is rallying the people against her. Once Pyrrha transforms, there's no telling what will happen, but we don't need to guess what Cinder will try.

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Pyrrha: (10 ft tall, Fully-armored werewolf)

Jaune: Pyrrha! Can you hear me?!

Pyrrha: (Breathes heavily, Looks down at Jaune)

Jaune: It's me! Jaune! Don't worry! We're going to help you!

Mob: (Screams)

Mob: It's a monster! She's actually a monster!

Mob: Kill it before it kills us!

Pyrrha: J... aune....

Jaune: Yeah! It's me, Pyrrha! We're all here for you! (Gets slowly closer, Hands extended) Me, Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang, Ren, Nora... All of us...

Pyrrha: (Reaching towards him) Jau... ne... (Shot with an arrow, Reels in pain)

Jaune: No!

Pyrrha: NO! (Swipes at Jaune) NO! NO! NO! (Scratches at the burning pain, Roars)

Ruby: Jaune! Are you okay?!

Jaune: Forget about me! What about Pyrrha?!

Blake: ...We have to protect the townspeople.

Jaune: Blake?!

Blake: We won't kill her, but we need to weaken her. We'll draw her attention, and make sure she isn't going to attack anyone except us.

Weiss: Half of us will engage her, the other will rout the town away from the fighting.

Nora: And we'll smash Cinder while we're at it, too!

Yang: Save the town first. Then we'll slug it out against the real monster!

Jaune: (Nods) I'm not leaving Pyrrha's side. I think I can calm her down.

Ruby: Then you're on team "Stop Pyrrha." Who else is in? Remember, once this fight starts, it'll be too late to change tactics. Are you guys ready?

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Pyrrha: (Human, Panting)

Jaune: (Holding Pyrrha's head in his lap) Are you okay?

Pyrrha: (Weakly smiles, Touches his face) Jaune...

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Cinder: (On a distant rooftop) How sweet... (Draws back on her bow) Time to end this.

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Pyrrha: Thank you. (Tears roll down her face) Thank you so much for helping me...

Jaune: Of course I helped you! We're friends, right?

Pyrrha: (Nods) And... I love you- (Gasps, Sees arrow in her chest)

Jaune: (Reels, Holds her hands as she claws his cheek) NO! NONONONO! PYRRHA!

Pyrrha: (Hands fall, Eyes dim)

Jaune: (Holding her hands, Sobs) PYRRHA! PYRRHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

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JAUNE ARC GAINED A NEW BIO, BATTLE-SCARRED

Bio - Battle-Scarred ("Battle-tested warrior, Broken-hearted friend")

[conchobarbarian]

the eternal question is whether I’m maybe idk aro or demi-romantic or something or if maybe I just don’t meet enough people I’d be into lmao