#odd squad intro

[personinthepalace]

Lockwood and Co as the Odd Squad Intro

[gyalwtf]

how can you not see it?

how do we feel about the new banner style??

Details ; Aj Shabeel × (shorter)fem!reader. reader also has a channel of her own btw

Warnings ; swearing, aj is a meanie, this guy is INLOVE

Aj being the menace he is, and you being the most gullible person in the world was surely a recipe for disaster. I guess that's his way of affection. He's actually so mean, but he doesn't want you to know he means it lovingly, like romantically lovingly.

The amount of times he's told you the most bewildering piece of information ever, only then to follow with, “you fucking idiot, I was lying!” or a “no.” whenever you asked if he was really telling the truth, all while laughing at you of course.

Niko, the unhelpful best friend he is, always teases him about you, right to your face, completely dumping his efforts of trying to keep his feelings away down the drain. It's not like Aj isn't obvious either, like you could tell from a mile away that something was odd with how he acted with you. I mean, you couldn't tell, but everyone else could.

The amount of times he was called out during a beta squad shoot — where you were invited as the guest, for staring at you was absolutely outrageous, but you know what's worse? You thought it was a joke! You thought that, ‘oh they need to stop bullying Aj for shit he didn't do,’ when he was literally just staring at you the entire time instead of paying attention.

There isn't a single universe he doesn't bully you for your height, like how are you shorter than him?! Seriously, how. Also brings you up every time someone calls him shorter, always yapping about how you're shorter or whatever. It's really funny. It's also funny that he absolutely violates you with his insults, but always also defending you whenever someone tries to insult you. Not direct defending, but more like saying that they're worse than you and blah blah blah.

It feels like everyone in the beta squad — and their other friends as well, know about Aj's crush, crazy how you don't know. You know what the biggest giveaway is though? His pet peeve is physical touch, where the hell did that pet peeve go when he's around you. He isn't necessarily having physical touch with you a lot, but if you ever tried to initiate out of the blue, he didn't exactly deny it.

He's such a cutie. One time you tied up his hair into pigtails for whatever reason, he thought he looked ridiculous and everyone laughed at him, and you also did cause he looked adorable you couldn't lie. He would never actually admit it, but he wants you to play around with his hair again, he really liked it.

Absolutely no way you don't have one of his silly hats. Like, one time in a video, he brought a new one, and at some point you took his hat. Like just straight up went, “don't mind if i do!” he didn't mind of course, maybe just acted like he did but he let you wear it the rest of the video. He definitely 'forgot' to take it back — he wanted you to keep it, something about you wearing his hat, and keeping it made him feel funny, and when you texted him about it, he said not to worry and to just keep it. So that was his plan hm.

Following the last paragraph, the clip where you took his hat became one of the main intros to many ship edits of you both. Funfact: he watches those ship edits. For sure, secretly smiling like an idiot when he watches them. However, the comments he leaves say otherwise, like he replies with full on “oh hell nahhhh” but there was this one time that a fan got him to watch one while he was streaming. He couldn't hide a smile from forming on his face, no matter how hard he tried. Unsurprisingly, that also became an edit intro.

Definitely has you come over sometimes to stream with him, or to hangout whenever you both aren't busy. What a coincidence that Niko is somehow always out when you come over, Aj tells you he's busy, but Niko would tell you he wants you both to have some alone time. Streams with you are just full of teasing and bullying. Apparently, that's both of you guys' love languages.

You wouldn't trade him for the world. His blonde highlights, evil ass but also cute most of the time smile, his funny personality, the way he speaks, the way he acts around you, and everything else, is all so important to you. Especially that hat you stole from him.

Was gonna post this on tuesday, but i accidentally posted it now. Whoops. Hope you guys enjoyed it though! First Aj fic aaaagh.

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[solanasreality]

†⠀⠀ㅤֺ⠀ INTRO 2 DESIRED REALITY : FAME DESIRED REALITY .

﹒MARIJOSIE YURI LANE — a burst of color on the hollywood scene, she is everything you’d expect in a modern-day serpentine and more, a mesmerizing blend of mystery, allure, and unapologetic individuality.

﹒physical characteristics — with the delicate sharpness of a sculptured dream, her face mirrors the haunting delicates of twilight, as if painted by the softest brushstrokes of shadow and light.

── AND ACTION!

﹒marijosie got her start on the broadway film of annie (released in 2004), the groundbreaking production that reimagined the classic story with a urban twist. as part of this trailblazing moment in cinema, marijosie brought a luminous depth to her role, standing out with a presence that was equal parts raw and magnetic.

﹒in 2012, we had the chance to catch her again, starring as herself in a comedy skit on the cult-favorite show loiter squad. known for its offbeat humor and unpredictable antics, the series provided a glimpse into marijosie’s playful side, showcasing an ability to cloud her bucket of humor behind an ethereal mystique with sharp comedic timing.

﹒by 2019, marijosie had fully cemented herself as not just a performer but as a visionary artist, stepping into both starring and directing roles with the release of K-12. the fantastical, dreamlike musical film showcased her ability to weave surreal visuals with poignant storytelling, tackling themes of self-expression, individuality, and societal critique.

﹒at the age of 29, she appeared on the stage, firmly establishing herself as one of hollywood’s most compelling talents with her portrayal of claudia in interview with the vampire. she brought a rare intensity to the role, effortlessly balancing the character’s youthful appearance with her centuries old wisdom and turmoil. with this role, marijosie once again demonstrated her versatility, proving she can command both the screen and the audience with every nuanced gesture.

﹒in 2024, marijosie took on the iconic role of elphaba in the highly anticipated wicked film adaptation. with her undeniable presence and captivating vocal ability, she brought a new dimension to the beloved character, imbuing elphaba with a mix of fierce independence and vulnerability that deeply resonated with the audience.

── DISCOGRAPHY.

﹒ marijosie’s musical journey began in 2011 when she joined the provocative and genre-defying collective odd future. her entry into the group marked the beginning of a career that would never conform to traditional expectations. that same year, she released Z, a debut album that immediately turned heads with its blend of ethereal vocals, experimental beats, and raw, emotionally charged lyrics. Z was a captivating exploration of self-discovery and introspection, setting the tone for marijosie’s distinct sound—a blend of haunting melodies, intricate production, and deep, often surreal storytelling.

﹒ in 2012, she released speak for yourself, an album that propelled her further into the spotlight. with this sophomore effort, marijosie began to refine her unique style, weaving themes of defiance, independence, and vulnerability into tracks that resonated deeply with fans. the album’s raw energy and poignant lyrics showcased her growth as both a vocalist and a composer, with standout tracks that blurred the lines between soul, indie, and alternative rock, further establishing her as a trailblazer in the music world.

﹒ after a few years of experimentation and self-reflection, she returned in 2015 with crybaby, an album marked by a darker, more melancholic tone. the project explored themes of heartache, emotional turmoil, and personal transformation, with a gritty edge that was both haunting and cathartic. crybaby cemented her status as a bold, uncompromising artist, pushing boundaries with its raw emotion and unapologetic approach to vulnerability. the album was praised for its lyrical depth and sonic complexity, capturing the chaos of personal upheaval while embracing the beauty of the struggle.

﹒ in 2019, marijosie released K-12, a groundbreaking album that tied into her film of the same name. with this album, she fully embraced her vision as both a performer and a director, creating a concept album that was as cinematic as it was sonically diverse. K-12 became more than just an album—it was an artistic statement, blending surreal, dreamlike soundscapes with poignant, socially conscious lyrics.

﹒ in 2021, marijosie released preacher’s daughter, an album that delved deep into the conflict between spirituality and rebellion. Infused with religious imagery and a sense of existential reckoning, preacher’s daughter was a personal exploration of faith, family, and the search for truth. with a more stripped-down sound, the album highlighted her vocal prowess, while the lyrics explored the complex relationship between divine love and personal autonomy, striking a balance between vulnerability and empowerment.

﹒ her latest album, alligator bites never heal, released in 2024, marks another evolution in her musical journey. the production itself mirrors the album’s themes—lush, unpredictable, and occasionally jarring—echoing the internal chaos of a woman trying to navigate her pain while asserting her power. it’s a sonic tapestry that feels as jagged as it does beautiful, reflecting marijosie’s growth as an artist who refuses to fit into any one box. the project is at once a battle cry and a healing mantra, blending dark, moody undertones with glimmers of hope.

── AND, YOUR PEN NAME?

﹒ another aspect of her artistry lies in her writing. an author of three books, her prose mirrors her music—haunting, poetic, and deeply evocative. her debut novel, a haunting tale of a teenager navigating war, burdened by the past, a god that feeds on grief, and a country’s fate tied to the history she’s running from, has cemented her place as a rising star in the literary world. with a TV adaptation (by yours truly) in the works, she’s poised to step into yet another creative realm, embodying the characters and world she’s crafted with perfect authenticity.

[laughhardrunfastbekindsblog]

Three years ago, I was a hopelessly young and naive 30ish year old who had only watched the Star Wars movies, so my only exposure to clones was them being essentially background characters in two prequel movies, and the soldiers who tragically exterminated the Jedi (under Palpatine's orders, of course).

I neither liked nor disliked them. Frankly I didn't think about them enough to like or dislike them.

Then, three years ago, watching the first two seasons of The Mandalorian convinced me to watch The Clone Wars and Rebels. Yoda and then Plo Koon talking to the clones about their individuality and importance piqued my interest and made me start really paying attention to them, the Domino squad story made me invested in certain characters, but it was the Umbara arc that was the definitive turning point for me - I love the clones.

And then I watched the Bad Batch intro story and I loved the clones even more.

So here I am, having finished my fourth complete rewatch (not counting one-off story arc rewatches) of The Clone Wars and working through yet another rewatch of Bad Batch (first complete rewatch since season 3 aired), just thinking about how much my opinion of the clones has changed in the past few years. And hoping against all odds that Disney/Lucasfilm has more clone-centric (or even clone-involved) shows in the works.

[whoishotteranimepolls]

hello, finn here, resident one piece "insane tag" writer.... im doing my duty to defend mr. smoker. smo-yan, if you will.

what are my credentials in commenting on this matter? Well. Glad you asked. I've been a onep fan for admittedly not that long, but in that time (like... 8-9 months?) i've messaged one of my close friends. hm. discord receipts.

681 times about him. also you know that one post? yeah from "smoker. smo-yan." to "i fucking love him good god" that's all me. glad we've established my expertise here

2. look at him. first of all, im raising my eyebrow at you anon because woahhhh looking 60 is fine for me. just perfect, actually. they grey/white hair is fucking wonderful to me personally considering i also love rayleigh and beckman.... also just like. every other part of him. he has huge boobs that he refuses to cover because he's allergic to shirts for some reason. he has leather gloves (would suck on any day). when also jacketless, he wears his jitte with a thick strap over his chest that is So droolworthy. he has a Fat Ass. search up stampede smoker because that's like his peak look. his face scar is endlessly sexy. the slicked back hair (more recently) and the more messy spiky look from earlier in the series both serve in contributing to his bad boy persona, which leads me to my second point: the dichotomy of personality.

3a. part a - the bad boy delinquent persona. if you only take him for his surface level actions and words, he seems a little bit mean. like every gruff, rough-around-the-edges mad dog delinquent type. just look at him as a marine cadet, head shaved and frowning. look at the illustration oda did of him as a kid, holding a nail-imbedded bat. he's loud and brash and commands a whole marine squad, he's big and always has a frown on his face and he's arguing and cursing and you just expect him to be unkind. but. But.

3b. But he's not. he's not unkind at all. He's not nice, maybe, but he's so kind. when tashigi has her crisis about justice vs the marines vs "doing the right thing" are often, actually, at odds with each other, smoker supports her in his own gruff way. tells her he'll be there to support her. and. the scene of all time;

4. la pièce de résistance - his character introduction. oda does character introduction SO well in general (see: mihawk, zoro, galley-la shipwrights, countless others) but the smoker intro is my top intro of all time, it's SO good. to recount to those who don't know, we basically see this big scary gruff guy - shirtless, obviously strong, all spiky hair and big stompy boots - and a kid bumps into him and spills their ice cream all over him. He obviously has a reputation as a powerful guy, because the villiagers around all beg him for forgiveness, ask him not to hurt the kid - and yknow what he does? He says to the kid "looks like my pants ate your ice cream," drops a few coin into their hand, and tells them to buy more scoops next time. that's the most attractive thing i've ever seen. he does masculinity like NO other. gods.

5. strong moral compass - doesn't often agree with general marine guidelines. he's pretty shit at being a marine, honestly. tells the brass to go fuck themselves often. follows his own sense of justice, and even though he hates pirates.... temporarily allying himself with them is not off the table, not if it means more justice (in his eyes). he doesn't like innocent people being killed. in stampede, even as everyone attempts to leave the island in light for abuster call, he stays because there must be something he can do. hina sighs and calls him stupid for it, but takes tashigi koby and helmeppo away anyways, showing that this has happened before, likely multiple times.

6. can he stub those cigars out on me. please. please. plea- [comically large piano falls on me, cutting off my speech]

For context, they are responding to this post about Smoker

It's always the last paragraph that pushes it into horny jail territory every time

And he does have one of the best intros. I hope they keep it in the live action

[krispdreemurr]

Okay I need to know what this "Deleted Timeline" thing is. At the very least the designs of the characters

there's further discussion of time loop theory down on the blog! the basic idea is just - there was a previous timeline where Kris wasn't possessed and things went wrong, and the game is about Gaster meddling horrendously to produce a fixed timeline. i also feel like the shadow shards and a few other things are maybe tied to the past timeline

then from there, things I think are Likely/make sense with the evidence:

-Dess died in the original timeline, and quite possibly Kris was there/feels responsible

-Susie and Kris did not get along nearly as well and were tense at first (the shadow crystal view of Susie, newest new girl) but maybe got close later (one of the bits of timeline theory evidence is a cut version of the intro sequence where it's Susie yelling for Kris to wake up like they're dying)

and things that are wild conjecture:

-darkner gaster, the secret boss squad, and Kris were in collaboration, basically trying to bring the roaring and seize the angels power to make a new world

-kris was involved specifically bc of guilt over Dess but also just felt generally miserable and wanted to try again in a better world as someone else. very depressed doing terribly

-so yeah Kris was the primary Knight

-because they had like the secret boss knowledge of the world beyond and the conviction the world was ending soon they came off as detached, aloof, and kind of smug a lot of the time. together w never adventuring w Susie this put them at odds bc Susie thought they were looking down on her and Kris couldn't bring themself to try

-susie was the main one doing fountain closing, maybe with Noelle and maybe Ralsei? not sure if Ralsei existed lmao

-eventually Kris and Susie were forced to interact directly when things got serious, they found out they liked each other and got along and were forced to become friends

-kris changed their mind on the plan bc they'd realized that the existing version was very much just predicated on their own guilt and they wanted to like pause and put things on hold and work w other ppl, lightners and darkners, to figure out a better world and also maybe more safely do things instead of going full tilt into the roaring and such

-Gaster Did Not Like That

-everything went to hell, Kris died, Gaster tried to open a Fountain solo and cut through into the Void and fell into his creation

-in the void he had some regrets about the whole thing.

i recognize this is just 99% fanfic but I think it's fun. pls feel free to ask questions

[serendertothesquad]

Seren's Studies: Odd Squad UK -- "A Dish Served Odd" Episode Followup, Part 1

As opposed to cold, which, really, would just freeze your mouth and your brain.

We continue the followup train with one for "A Dish Served Odd". This one will also be split into multiple parts, though I don't think we'll amass a whole five pa- five parts?

Five parts...dear God.

Below the break, get Orli the tourist, a trifler who trifles trifingly, and Odd Squad: The Movie. (Okay, I'm sketchy on that last one, but no one's mentioned it yet besides me and I need my curiosity satisfied.)

And as usual, make sure you've watched the episode first before proceeding. There will be spoilers.

Let's start with the intro, which has, of course, Orli narrating it. Now that her character has been revealed in the flesh, we can have her take over narrating duties from Captain O.

Now, as for this thing...capital sin against Olive. Go to jail. No cards can get you out.

I see they have no qualms about dropping the spoiler of Opie being promoted to the Department of Help.

I also see Orla will have some competition in the violin-playing department.

The difference here, of course, is that we will get no lesbian French brides. Instead we have gay triangle villain, and that is enough for me.

(I do want more, though. But PBS has always been minefield-walking on this stuff.)

Only a few new bits in the intro; otherwise everything else is recycled.

Except for this shot, which the fandom has analyzed to hell and back. I don't really feel like throwing in my two cents just yet; still weighing on doing a Seren's Study where I put in my "once and for all" opinions on the season/series.

And your writer for this episode. I...can't say much about him, because 1) I haven't done the research on him yet and 2) I need to get over the Lightning McQueen brainrot first before I do so.

Also 3) WE GOT COLD OPENS AGAIN PEOPLE. AFTER SEASON 3 KICKED THEM TO THE MOON AND STOLE THEIR KIDNEYS. GOD MOTHERFUCKIN'.

Your producer credit, which is...pretty much the same. Methinks she'll be producing throughout all of this season, so I'm not going to point it out every time.

Bold of this announcer to assume she's not going to eat an egg and a few wings. She can do that. She's an adult.

An adult with...braces, which I'm pretty sure was 100% intentional casting for representing every parent in existence who has braces. How we went from a child with Down syndrome to an adult with braces, and how we'll later go to gay triangle villain, is beyond me.

If you're not going to hire fans to work for you, at least hire some disabled people, huh? (And maybe they do hire them...but I dunno, you'd think we'd actually hear about it in an interview, y'know?)

Wow, that tomato really just up and yoted itself.

Lettuce observe this very important lesson- *bonk*

So with this, we get a first look at Ozzie's and Orli's new desks. Quite a vast difference from the desks in the original series/S1 and S2 -- we have fancy new chairs, Microsoft computers over Apple ones, and desks that actually have a lil' shelf underneath them but, as far as I can see, no drawers. I dig it!

Orli up and snatchin' the paper out of Ozzie's hands is funny, too.

"Done? What done?"

"Everything done."

"...Orli, it's only been a minute and 40 seconds."

"Hey, this episode is about me going out on the town. It's not about us sitting at our desks all day. Get with the program, partner."

SHE TAKES MORNING A N D AFTERNOON NAPS?!?!?!?!?!

I'm sorry, this does make sense considering where she was before, but the fact that the girl requires a morning nap and then an afternoon one already makes my fucking day.

How she's able to even sleep within THE FUCKING NIAGARA FALLS is beyond me, though and I can only assume the answer is "I put small animal tranq in my juice, twice a day."

(Look, in the Oddverse, tranq is Fancy NyQuil. Everyone loves Fancy NyQuil. It's like liquid opioids, for kids, safe to take!)

Ozzie outright commenting on said naps being twice a day was something I was not expecting, and now I'm laughing way too loudly for 2 in the morning.

In Ozzie's absolute lack of defense...partners solving cases without each other is fairly common. If he were familiar with Olive and Otto, and Olympia and Otis, he'd, y'know...probably know that shit.

"Don't you think we should do this on our day off?" the idiot asks, knowing that Orli being there does not solve the oddness crisis despite what "Odd Ones In" wants people to believe and that "a day off" does not exist as a concept.

Assholery and stupidity all within the first two episodes. Sweet Jesus.

A sightseeing tour happening once every decade is not exactly something you wanna put in a "Come to Britain" ad.

Five years, I can look over. Ten years, not a chance in hell.

HA!!! IT'S THE SCENE FROM THE TRAILER I CALLED IT YA HACKS. GOD I'M GOOD AT MY UNPAID JOB.

*silly giggle and another mark on the bingo card*

"And all the world shall know my name!" this idiot says, unaware that the Villain Network was a thing a good four years prior to this episode.

"Terrible..."

"DELICIOUS...and if you say otherwise then I really will call that toe-eating, finger-eating boogeyman."

This fuckass argument about desserts within an 11-minute episode...I'm not even mad it's eating up runtime. I'm living for the absolute sass Captain O is laying on her subordinate right now.

SHE HAS TO BRING IN SOMEONE WHO WORKED ON HER SHIP TO SETTLE A GODDAMN TRIFLE DEBATE. WHERE IS MY SPARE LUNG. WHERE IS MY S P A R E L U-

If you had asked me a few months back what I thought Captain O's ringtone would be, I'd have laughed and said, "You fuckin' nuts? Same ringtone as nearly everybody else."

If you had asked me today what I thought Captain O's ringtone would be, I'd have shivered and said, "Not a horrifying mix of a tuba and a fucking foghorn, that's for sure..."

"Ahoy ahoy."

...Close enough, marking it off on the bingo card.

This is the live-action reenactment of a real-time Facebook post.

And I may not be on Facebook anymore, but I don't think the way people post has changed. Much. Not...in...y'know, with the boomers...y-you should get what I mean, surely.

Gotta say, she's a hell of a lot more enthusiastic than creepy Oceana, ambiguously-gay Octavius...no, wait, he was enthusiastic too, I take that back.

And Mr. Fonts. Definitely more enthusiastic than Mr. Fonts.

"And one person is more than enough, don't you think?"

Someone better get the woman a shushing stick.

No, not for shushing. For bopping over the head with. Get her a box of Gushers and really make her day, huh?

I will say, with all these new editing tricks and transitions and such, it's an incredibly jarring jump from Season 3. I mean, Odd Squad UK is a spinoff, so it being so distinct from Odd Squad and Odd Squad Mobile Unit it barely feels like either at first makes sense...

But in 12 episodes? No fuckin' way am I gonna get used to that.

Y- lady. LADY. This is why America has online library catalogs. FOR THIS EXACT REASON.

Name of the book, author, boom, photo. You don't even have to use the catalog -- Amazon or any bookstore chain will do!

How in the everloving fuck they managed to clean all the trifle off of the photo and brighten it so the toolbox shows up as red instead of dark-chocolate brown is so beyond me it's outta the Milky Way.

(On to Part 2!)

[ev3rgreenxtrees]

are there any shows you wanna yap about

okay i dont think these classify as shows but idc but i fineshed texas chainsaw massacqre 2 tdy and like… SPOILER ALERT but leatherfaces brother like the weird beetlejuice lookin ass one freaked me out more than leatherface himself like esp that one scene where stretch went downstairs and saw him and he kept like EATING HIS OWN HEAD?????? i paused it in the middle of class and turned to my friend and deadass said “im scared.” and did you know texas chainsaw massacre was based off a true story which happened in wisconsin, i think it was plainfeild, and his name was Ed Gein? this is so odd but my family acc knew him and they said people usually called him Eddie and he was like.. a normal guy but then they found out he was murderinf people and digging up people and one of the people he dug up was like my great grandma or smt like that not too sure but yeah its insane. and i also finished watchinf halloween kills and that was pretty good too. ive seen better but like not that bad. more spoilers for that one but how in the fuck did he survive a fire, killed the whole damn firing squad, a mass of fuckin people w guns and bats and knives and he still killed them all. LIKE DAMN MICHEAL I WANT WHQTEGER UR ON⁉️⁉️

anyways

for more pg/family friendly movies ive seen recently i watched Wonka the other day and it was pretty cute. and my comfort movies oddly enough are Ruldoph the red nosed raindeer and Edward scissorhands. not sure why but they jusr make me so happy for some reason

but an actual show i like is ahs, slaps so dsmn haed and EVAN??? fuck me PLEASE. PLEASEEEEE. byt tell ke why the intro was so much scarier than the actual show itself? my fav seasons are probally murder house anddddd.. idk. ummmmmmm… cult????? hotel?? idk… OUH AND I LOVE SPONGEBOB. AND MLP. like call me a child all you want i be fuckin up that friendship is magic shitttt🗣️ speaking of kids shows i kinda wanna watch paw patroll. literally fight me.

[zzl0z3rxx]

Intro <3

Hii!! Erm this is my first time doing a into so pls bare with me here😭 This isn’t my 1st time on here or first acc. I was jus getting bored of my old acc so yaur

Erm so ig i’ll tell u some basic info

Im black 😭(so erm if ur racist pls stay like 6 ft away/jk but if u r racist I could care less bc I hate black ppl too 🥰/its giving uncle ruckus)

My fav emojis r:😭😔😛🥰😝💀🤓😼🙁

My fav colour is blue but I have more like sage green, red(all kinda tbh)/ any pastel colours/ and ermm I actually forgot 🙁

I draw erm yeah lol

Im problematic if u couldn’t tell 😭 but guys I promise im nice

My bday:6/26

Ermm i dont rlly have any preference for pronouns but im rlly jus used to she/her(not that im comfortable with those it’s just what my family uses bc ofc they would) but u can use any pronouns(actually no i do prefer he-him-they-them BUT ITS UP TO U GUYS BC IM A PPL PLEASER 😁😁😁😁😁😁)

Also u can call me by my real name Ari or some stupid nickname(pls make one for me) ALSO i have multiple little sonas like idk how to explain it like they’re all me/ for example:Adora Alex, Alex, Riri, Ri, Ira, Adora, and Axel and I think its more. Idk but like all them r the same person but in one IDK BC IDK IF ITS LIKE A DID THING OR NOT😭

I love-hate bugs like I made these lil comics with human designs for bugs and I love researching them but I hate seeing them irl😭 erm well im fine with grasshoppers and ants etc but others NO

Songs I like/love(NOT ALL BC WHO FINNA PUT ALL THAT)

(i love steve lacy/frank ocean/odd future/tyler, the creator/Dazey and the scouts/Destroy boys/AND LOITER SQUAD 😛😛)

ALSO IM NOT SHARING MY AGE ON HERE BC I DONT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH DOING SO 🥰🥰🥰

My interests

Proships

Eddsworld

Among us(okay guys dont bully me but erm I used to draw among us nsfw/ IT WAS LIKE 2 MONTHS AGO DAWG😭)

Dead plate

Mitski

Tyler, the Creator(im literally getting audio cd’s for Christmas of his albums and I already have his vinyls except for bastard and goblin 😛)

Melanie Martinez

Incredibox Sprunki

Countryhumans(unfortunately 🙁/im a victim fr😔)

Countryballs ig

Ybf/your bf game(okay guys im just joking 😭)

Dick figures(I love this fandom so much, also unrelated but literally NOONE OR NOTHING CAN GET ME TO LIKE HOMESTUCK😭)

Fnf

Fnaf

My oc’s 😛

Pasta(like I rlly like pasta)

Ao3-Archive of our own

Scp

Htf-Happy tree friends

Oddbods(ik they literally don’t say shit and it’s cringe BUT I DONT GIVE A FLYING erm flip i was gonna say flip, but yeah jeff is my pookie fr 🥰🥰)

Necrophilia-other philia’s ig(idk if thats how u even spell it)

Mr. Circus Papa:Ghost eyes/The finger game/and the rest of his comics-art(some of his comics r on webtoon and other apps and u can see some art on patreon)(also bc i dont feel like putting it anywhere else, I DO NOT SUPPORT IRL INCEST OR OTHER STUFF THAT I SAID I ONLY LIKE FICTIONAL THINGS)

Erm im running out of things so MOVING ON

Also a lil not so fun fact/ I wear glasses 🥲

OKAY SO ERM I DONT RLLY HAVE A DNI BUTT(lol “butt”) I WILL SAY THIS IF YOU R LIKE 20-54(okay thats not even a possible scenario) DO NOT INTERACT PLSS but other than that ily guys :3

ALSO PLS DO DONT COME LEAVING DEATH THREATS OR HATE COMMENTS BC I WILL RECORD ME KMS/jk❤️🩷💕💕

Also this blog will be so boring and depressing 😭 like yk SH and vents and ED stuff ig but erm some other stuff this stuff will have ig(i dont wanna actually say bc yk digital footprint/lil bit too late for that bud)but like yk incest shotac0n and other crap idk im rlly lazy so I might not post at all(prob jus reblogs) OH WAIT ALSO I LIKE INVADER ZIM 🥰 forgot to mention that lol also I prob do have other interests too but idk oh I like coryxkenshin(idk how to spell his name😭) aphmau/SSSniperwolf/laurenzside and i kinda used to like inquisitor master(well I liked everyone besides her like yk sora, jaxx and etc.)

But erm guys I think that concludes this intro- OH MY OHIO SKIBIDI GYATT i forgot to tell yall, i know German 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 but erm yeah thx for reading like fr tho bc not even my friends read the stuff I write for them 🙁 but yaur (i dont think im ever doing a intro again I rather just yap irl-I hate texting 😭)

ALSO IF U WANNA BMF PLSSSSS SAY SOMETHING IM SO LONELY LIKE PLS ASK TO BE MY FRIEND IM SO FREAKING DEPRESSED( I promise im cool :३) (Also if u need to vent my DM’S r always opened! Even tho I may reply late)

I made this at 1:00-2:46 am listening to loyalty by Kendrick im going to be so tired tomorrow 😭🙏(I gotta get up at 5:00 😁)

[marixadxo]

A Warrior's Embrace: Intro

Your a Young operator, new to the area as you learn about the people around you. Your given to your task Chief, Mr. Commander Captain Price. You were assigned to his Squad after your hardcore training to even get into a squad. You were a little upset, hoping to get the same squad as your brother but you were set with your 2 best friends, Luna and Fiona.

Little did you know how big of a Job it would be to be a part of Squad 141. Between how your 1 of the 4 females on the squad, to getting praised by Price for your strengths and everyone getting a little odd around you, Being here, would be a task itself.

Part 1 coming soon~

[personinthepalace]

Odd Squad Magic School Bus

got this idea from @thecoolguy24601's tumblr poll haha

[pukacup]

I've been procrastinating this for a while but here is my intro post

I'm the #1 Sophocles fangirl of all time

I'm Jewish, autistic, pan aego rose, and have AuDHD

My special interests are Pokemon, Rhythm Heaven, Cookie Run, Steven Universe, The Amazing Digital Circus, Professor Layton, and Odd Squad

A few of my favorite composers are CG5, Lauren Aquilina, and Owl City

Some ships I like are starcorn, laywright, and dragonvisionshipping

I'm sourcedelica on Minecraft

Feel free to talk about the things I like

Kin list:

Sophocles

Iris

Walnut Cookie

Alolan Ninetails

Pomni

Bubble (TADC)

Amethyst

Zorua

Peridot

The Big O

Olive

Kinger

Katrielle Layton

Amelia Ruth

DNI

Proshippers/Anti-Antis

Pro Isreal/Anti Palestine, think being Pro Palestine/against the IDF is antisemitic, denies the genocide of Palestinians, etc.

IRL Serial Killer kin/Fan

People who encourage eating disorders

Queer and/or system exclusionists

Racists

Islamophobes

Right-wing

Radical feminists

Pro-life

Anti-kin

People whose blog/has a blog dedicated to constant bashing/praise of something

Autism Speaks and/or PETA supporters

Antisemitic

Defends the actions of J.K. Rowling, Melanie Martinez, Pewdiepie, and/or Sean Chiplock

Xenophobes

People who excuse rape, sexual harassment and/or grooming for any reason

Demonize and/or infantalize any mental illness/disorder

Against all kinds of kinks

Thinks that fiction can't affect reality and our perception of it

Against researched self-diagnosis

Transid/radqueer or support it

Any sort of fakeclaimer

Use masc interchangeably with man and fem interchangeably with woman

Are pro, neutral, or complex contact or are anti-recovery for pedophilia, zoophilia, and/or necrophilia

Are against considerably harmless, consentual paras

Enjoy your stay

[wckedmoons]

( MADELYN CLINE | SHE/HER | CISFEMALE ) spotted! isn’t that ALIANA EMBERSON wandering through the courtyard? the distinctive TWENTY-SEVEN year old is a THIRD rider in the RIDERS quadrant who wields ACOUSTOKENISIS ( SOUND MANIPULATION). they are apart of the FIRST WING + FLAME SECTION as a SECTION LEADER with their RED ( DAGGERTAIL ) dragon named ZALIKI. they are widely recognized as INTUITIVE and OBSERVANT, yet they can be quite  HYPOCRITICAL  and DECEITFUL when provoked. i guess we’ll find out more about them as time goes on but they already give me the vibes of … NOISES THAT CAN'T BE EXPLAINED BUT THEY DEFINITELY HEARD, BRAIDS THAT SHINE IN THE SUN LIKE THEY'RE A REAL CROWN AND  ACCIDENTS THAT LEAVE YOU WITH MORE THAN A BRUISED KNEE & SCORCHED FIRST YEARS WHERE HER DRAGON LOST HIS TEMPER.

THE BASIC NEED TO KNOWS:

full  name: aliana auriel emberson.

age: twenty-seven.

height: 5'6

sexuality: bisexual & single.

parents: scribes, nameless to anyone that asks ( jasper & auriel emberson.)

siblings: none.

role: flame section leader, first wing. has just been promoted from squad leader.

dragon: a male red daggertail, named zaliki. z has had two previous riders before aliana and was un-bonded for around twenty years and remains one of the biggest reds known to date. .

relic: a smaller looking red dragon at the bottom of her spine, his tale sitting at the top of her bum, surrounded by a halo the dragon appears to be bowing - visual.

scars: following loosing a challenge aliana has a long and ugly scar that runs from across her shoulder up the side of her neck to the base of her jaw, she often tries to hide it with her hair seeing it as her ultimate point of failure.

negative traits: hates the sound of anyone eating, any repetitive sound really and supposed to or not she will mute you. is horrific before coffee, always seems to be wearing the same thing but has lots of the same clothes, double standards on loyalty.

positive traits: will protect anyone she decides is worth it, even to the death, depending on who you ask she's rather lenient with the codex if she's decided it's for the greater good. can source just about anything, will remove noise for anyone to get a really good nights sleep.

A SHORT INTRO:

Born to two scribes, both of whom were loud and against the rider lifestyle there was not a single person that expected Aliana to walk her way towards the riders quadrant and face the parapet without a single ounce of training in her. whilst she had height for a girl, she had no muscle mass, no balance and no one that was going to be looking for her to succeed.

She did however, making one of the first bonds in her threshing year, just third to land on the fighting field as her red daggertail chose her. She has been trying to prove that she was worthy of him ever since and to this day she often finds herself staring at him in awe whenever he is around her, something Zaliki finds rather odd and irritating.

Her manifestation was no surprise to anyone and came about mid challenge day when suddenly, everyone was silent after the noise got to much for her and she drew every piece of sound she could cling to and threw it away.

Ali no longer speaks to her parents given her choice, but wouldn't change it, she's quiet and sometimes impatient with a lot of people, but she was born to be a rider and she's a damn good one. Unknown to everyone, she keeps a hidden box of letters updating her parents on things that have happened other since she joined the school, just incase one day they change their mind and want to know about her and she forget anything they might think was important.

Is a newly appointed section leader, trying not to let power go to her head, but she really does have natural leadership skills no one ever thought to test in her.

CHARACTER QUESTIONS:

what is/was their family and early life like?: Aliana was born to two quite scribes who never wanted a shining light on their family. They forbid Aliana from entering the riders quadrant and told her that she would not be welcome with their family any more if she chose such a path of violence. She packed her bags and walked out on them the day they offered her an ultimatum. 

do/did they have any skills and/or interests before coming to basgiath?: Before she came to college Aliana liked to learn to make things with her hands, deciding from a young age that she was going to be a rider despite her parents wishes she was always outside finding something she could turn into a survival weapon, convinced one day it would be her and her dragon against the world. She also likes to cook but it's wise to stay away from that, she was taken off breakfast duty very quickly after her whole year was throwing up following her attempt at breakfast muffins. 

why did they choose to attend basgiath?: They wanted to be something greater than her parents, she wanted to be the people that stories are written about, not a person that tells the story. Whilst she will always claim not to be power hungry, there was something in her seeking to be a very part of her own legends. 

what are their goals for the future?: Aliana intends on being a general one day, she is still bitter that she didn't manage to make it to Wing Leader but she knows that it's still possible should anything happen to any of the current leaders and intends on staying in a fighting position for that to happen. She knows that right now, her goal should be stay alive, but she really cares about staying known in history so that walking out on her parents never turns out to be for nothing. 

[laughhardrunfastbekindsblog]

The mess hall/food fight scene in "Aftermath" is legit one of my favorite scenes of the entire show, mostly because we learn SO MUCH about the characters in 4 minutes:

- The initial conversation with Tech being dry and logical, Wrecker being loud (and none of his teammates even bat an eye at this), Crosshair being a man of few words but bringing the snark when he does speak, and Hunter primarily being concerned with rumors that are likely to impact his team.

- Then Omega joins the table, all of them are varying levels of confused, Tech and Hunter are the first to recover enough to engage with her, but while Crosshair is in the background pretending to be disinterested he is still listening in closely.

(Also I can't help but giggle at the increasing concern in Omega's voice when she tries to get them to recognize her - I can only imagine her thinking "I know about accelerated aging but I didn't think memory loss started THIS soon!")

- "You WANT to sit with us? That's never happened before." In the intro story we get a good idea that the Bad Batch members generally don't fit in well with the regs; but this one line makes it clear that the Bad Batch members have ALWAYS been outsiders, shunned by the other regs, and have only really ever had each other.

Then we get more in-depth with each individual character based on how they react to Soup Clone's insults and the fight:

- Omega understands what it is like to not fit in, she's determined to take the opportunities she has to be with the Batch, and she's loyal and feisty: she won't just sit back and let others insult her friends.

- Wrecker starts out having no idea what to make of Omega, but immediately backs her up after she confronts the reg, and when the reg insults her ("Know your place, lab scrapper") he's ready to throw hands food.

- Hunter was shown in the intro story to pretty much be the intermediary between the regs and his squad, and here his default is still to try to defuse the situation; but as soon as the fight turns physical, he doesn't think twice about hitting the clone that's rushing Hunter's squad.

- Tech sees a fight going down and just jumps right in, no hesitation at all about defending his team.

- Echo's exasperated "Oh, not again" cements him as one of the most level-headed members of the group and reinforces the idea that the Bad Batch and the regs are almost always at odds (also makes me wonder just how many times this sort of situation has happened in the few months Echo has been with the squad); but despite the fact that Echo was a reg, he is still loyal to his current squad and is willing to fight on their behalf.

- Crosshair is interesting, in that I think there's a subtle detail underlining the effect of the inhibitor chip even before it was intensified: in the intro story, Crosshair was definitely the most openly antagonistic toward the regs, but here he sits quietly and doesn't join in the fight... At least, not until someone messes with him directly - and then it's game over for the regs as far as he's concerned. (Also the fact that he takes out 2 regs in one go will never fail to make me laugh.)

[lordmayokcorner]

ODD EYE CIRCLE <Version Up> - Album Review

There’s no word that describes how eagerly I have been anticipating this EP. I don’t believe I talk quite enough about LOONA in my reviews. That’s sarcastic, of course. I probably mention them at least once per review, as they are my ult group and have incredible music. With all of the members being recently freed from their unfair contracts with Blockberry Creative, five of them including the OEC squad (Jinsoul, Kim Lip, Choerry) have joined Jaden Jeong’s new label MODHAUS. While no music from the full 5-piece girl group ARTMS has been released yet, Odd Eye Circle has come out with a new EP. It will be interesting to see the JJ sound continue into the modern era of LOONA, and to see if their sound resembles the 2017 Mix & Match or has changed. I’ll listen to each of them three times and rate them afterwards. Keep in mind that a five on my scale represents neither like or dislike.

Did You Wait? - 6.5

Yes. Yes I did wait. It’s surprising to me that all of the clips of Blockberry-published OEC songs haven’t been copyright claimed. Let’s hope it stays that way. As for the intro itself, the synth is uncannily similar to the one in Chaotic and Starlight on the 2017 EP. It brings a modern twist to it though that makes me anxious to hear what the title track will have to do with it.

Air Force One - 9.5

This song embodies the direction that K-pop has been dying to follow for a long time now. Groups like NewJeans and STAYC have started to move the girl crush sound to a more “lo-fi” and minimalistic sound. The whole first verse has this very soft feeling to it that’s reminiscent of that. The chorus is very fun and addictive and the crunchy, silvery vocal processing is fascinating. The hook feels like it’s keeping you on your toes. On the other hand, the breakdown is absolutely chilling, maximizing that vocal effect and drawing out the rich synth pads to create a simultaneously beautiful and terrifying ambiance. When the chorus comes back around, it seems to have more meaning and the synths hit way harder. Very well done track.

Je Ne Sais Quoi - 5

The introductory few seconds of this song make it seem almost like a lo-fi hiphop song, but when the beat comes in it becomes clear that this song actually has more of a relaxed dance music feel. I don’t love what’s been done with the vocals on this track. The processing on their voices is a little over the top and reminds me of some of what I didn’t like from tripleS’s vocals. The beat feels somewhat squashed and garbled unfortunately. I think it has the potential to feel much larger than it does, but because of those factors coupled with my general dislike for the melodic content, it’s certainly not my favorite song but also has elements to it that I like.

Lucid - 7

This is the 1000th song I’ve seen with Lucid in the name, I swear. Ooh, so soft and comforting at the beginning though. It has a lilting flow that makes it auditorily resemble the slowly rising and falling waves of a calm ocean in the morning. The vocals in the refrain have the same sort of rising and falling sound, and the way they drop lower reminds me of Zero (NewJeans) which is a very rare thing to do in a pop song. The vocals themselves aren’t done quite as I would look for similarly to Je Ne Sais Quoi though. As more elements enter, it becomes more bouncy but stays very peaceful. A little more variation musically could help this song be even better.

Love Me Like - 4.5

With the addition of this song, it’s becoming clear that this album generally has a repetitive chill dance vibe featured in all of the songs so far. This one is interesting but the beat feels a little garbled like the previous couple songs. It’s much more upbeat however, with more of a R&B and disco fusion beat. It can get pretty boring, that would be my main critique. More depth would be helpful, certainly.

My Secret Playlist - 4.5

This one feels much more like classic early LOONA. The sound is generally more spacious and wide. It reminds me particularly of LOONA 1/3's stuff. The actual songwriting is pretty dry though, and the chorus is very disappointing. It could definitely be worse though. That’s basically all I have to say. It’s fine.

Final Thoughts

This EP is a very big deal for LOONA, a symbol of progress and freedom from BBC. I personally feel that the songwriting and production on basically every song feels pretty half-assed. I think that Lucid with its ocean-like production and the terrifying and fascinating Air Force One are definitely the two with the most thought and effort in them. I don’t see much in Je Ne Sais Quoi, unlike many other fans. Despite the meaning of this, I didn’t love the content itself. I give this album an overall score of 5 for that reason, with my favorite song being Air Force One. I’m really hoping for good things in the future of LOONA, ARTMS, and other affiliated groups. We’re just going to have to hold out and hope that JJ pulls it together a bit. Thanks for reading!

- Maya

[sofiamantegafan110]

NEW X-MEN SEASON 2 EPISODE 1

EPISODE 1- FOXX IN THE ATTIC, PART 1

WE OPEN UP IN A FOREST AT NIGHT AS A FEMININE SHADOW SLIPS THROUGH THE TREES. A VOICE THAT WE RECOGNIZE AS EMMA FROST ASKS WHERE ‘SHE’ CAME FROM, AND ANOTHER VOICE, BELONGING TO SCOTT SUMMERS SAYS THAT HE DOESN’T KNOW. SHE JUST POPPED UP ON THE RADAR. EMMA’S VOICE SIGHS, SAYING THAT THE POOR THING WAS CHASED FOR MILES. SHE’S LUCKY TO BE ALIVE.

A TRUCK PULLS UP AND TWO MEN STEP OUT, HOLDING GUNS. ONE COMMENTS THAT SHE SHOULDN’T BE HARD TO FIND. SHE’S JUST A LITTLE GIRL. THE OTHER ONE SAYS THAT SHE’S QUITE A PRETTY LITTLE THING TOO, IF YOU OVERLOOK THE COLORATION AND THE… TEETH. EVENTUALLY, THE FEMALE SHADOW LEAPS ONTO THE GROUND AND TURNS OVER, REVEALING YELLOW EYES. SCOTT’S VOICE ASKS IF SHE KNEW WHERE SHE WAS RUNNING, OR WAS SHE JUST RUNNING BLIND. AS THE MEN FIRE THEIR GUNS, EMMA SAYS THAT THAT HARDLY MATTERS. THEY COULD’VE EASILY KILLED HER, BUT THE IMPORTANT THING IS, THEY DIDN’T.

AS THE FEMALE SHADOW BREAKS INTO A RUN, EMMA SAYS THAT THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT SOMEHOW, THROUGH LUCK OR DESIGN, SHE MADE IT TO THE ONE PLACE WHERE SHE’D BE SAFE. THE SHADOW THEN VAULTS OVER A LARGE GATE AND AS SHE CONTINUES TO RUN, WE LOOK OVER TO WHERE THE XAVIER’S LOGO CAN BE SEEN ON SAID GATE.

CUE INTRO AND CREDITS

WE THEN CUT TO SCOTT AND EMMA IN BED THAT MORNING AS SCOTT COMMENTS THAT THEIR NEW STUDENT MAY BE A BIT TOO WILD FOR THE INSTITUTE. EMMA TELLS HIM THAT SHE THOUGHT OF THAT, WHICH IS WHY SHE THOUGHT GAMBIT COULD TAKE HER. SCOTT ASKS HER IF SHE’S SURE, BUT EMMA INSISTS.

EMMA: SCOTT, ONE MORE THING. YOU’RE A MAN, SO TELL ME… THIS NEW GIRL… IS SHE… IS SHE REALLY QUITE AS… AS…

SCOTT GRINS.

SCOTT: OH YEAH. SHE IS.

MEANWHILE, IN THE DANGER ROOM, GAMBIT SPARS WITH SIX OTHER PEOPLE. HE COMMENTS THAT THEIR PERFORMANCE IS SLOW, WITLESS, AND STERILE. WITHOUT GUILE, OR ELAN. BESIDES THAT, THEY’RE IMPROVING. SUDDENLY, EMMA WALKS IN, APOLOGIZING FOR HER INTERRUPTION. BUT SHE WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE HIS NEW PUPIL. HER NAME IS FOXX, AND SHE HOPES HE’LL MAKE HER FEEL WELCOME.

WITH THAT, THE MYSTERY NEW GIRL STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT. SHE HAS VERY PALE SKIN AND LONG BLUE HAIR, AND WEARS A BLUE COMBAT SUIT WITH WHITE BOOTS AND A BLACK JACKET. HER NAILS ARE SHARP AND PAINTED BLUE AND SHE HAS LONG GOLD CRESCENT MOON EARRINGS, ALONG WITH ANIMALISTIC YELLOW EYES AND SHARP WHITE TEETH THAT BECOME MORE VISIBLE WHEN SHE SMILES. SHE SIMPLY SAYS HELLO.

WE THEN FOCUS ON THE OTHER MEMBERS OF GAMBIT’S SQUAD. THE FIRST ONE REMOVES HIS HELMET, WHICH IS THE SAME COLOR AS HIS WHITE AND RED COMBAT SUIT, REVEALING GRAYISH SKIN, WHITE HAIR, AND AN ANTENNAE. BESIDE HIM IS A DARK-SKINNED BOY WITH BURLY BICEPS WHO STANDS BESIDE A SLENDER, BALD, DARK-SKINNED GIRL WHOSE SKIN CONSTANTLY CHANGES PATTERNS. A TALL BOY WITH SKIN MADE OF ORGANIC ROCK, A SECOND PAIR OF EYES, AND A SILVER HELMET COVERING HIS FACE, IS PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN THE NEW GIRL AS HE STANDS NEXT TO A GIRL WITH WHITE HAIR IN AN ODD STYLE AND A BRUNETTE GIRL WITH A PURPLE BOW IN HER HAIR.

(SQUAD MEMBERS: GUY SMITH AKA MR. SENSITIVE (LEADER), CHRISTIAN AND CHRISTINE CORD AKA RADIAN AND TATTOO, SIDNEY GREENE AKA ONYXX, THEIA (NO CODENAME), AND ARTEMIS BOLEYN AKA TOODLE PIP)

GAMBIT SLOWLY APPROACHES FOXX AND WELCOMES HER TO THE INSTITUTE. FOXX SMILES AND ASKS HIM IF MAYBE, AS SHE’S COMING INTO THIS THING MID-TERM, MAYBE THEY COULD HAVE A FEW ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS. GAMBIT LOOKS AT HER COLDLY AND SIMPLY TELLS HER THAT HIS CLASS WORKS AND LEARNS AS A UNIT. SHE NEEDS TO TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. WITH THAT, HE LEAVES THE ROOM, AND FOXX LOOKS OVER AT TATTOO.

FOXX: IS HE ALWAYS THAT MEAN?

TATTOO: HO, ARE YOU ALWAYS THAT OBVIOUS?

MEANWHILE, SOFIA AND CLARICE MAKE OUT IN SOFIA’S ROOM WHEN CLARICE NOTICES A BOOK RESTING ON SOFIA’S NIGHTSTAND. SOFIA SAYS THAT SHE TOLD CLARICE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AT THE CHATEAU ST. CROIX DURING WINTER BREAK, BUT SHE REVEALS THAT SHE ACTUALLY LOOTED THAT BOOK FROM THE PLACE BEFORE THEY LEFT. CLARICE RAISES HER EYEBROWS, COMMENTING THAT THAT IS A BIG TURN-ON FOR HER, AND SOFIA WHACKS HER ON THE ARM.

CLARICE LOOKS INSIDE THE BOOK AND THEN NOTICES A LIST OF NAMES THAT SOFIA WROTE IN THE MARGINS OF ONE PAGE, COMMENTING THAT THE LAST NAME ‘SLADE’ WAS HER DAD’S MAIDEN NAME. SOFIA TELLS CLARICE THAT SHE’S BEEN KEEPING TRACK OF THE SURNAMES IN THE BOOK, BUT SHE HASN’T FINISHED IT YET. WHAT INTRIGUES HER IS THE FAMILIAR NAME OF THE HELLFIRE CLUB THAT WAS MENTIONED IN THE BOOK.

CLARICE: WELL, IT WOULDN’T HURT TO GO OVER THESE NAMES, WOULD IT?

SOFIA: OKAY, WELL, THE NAME ‘KILGORE’ I RECOGNIZE. IT SEEMS TO BE TIED TO THE MANUFACTURING COMPANY KNOWN AS KILGORE ARMS. I HEARD ABOUT THEM WHILE LIVING WITH MY FATHER.

CLARICE: AND THE NAMES ‘ENDUQUE’ AND ‘KENSINGTON’ ARE BOTH SURNAMES OF WEALTHY FAMILIES. BUT WHAT ABOUT ‘STARSMORE’ AND ‘FRANKENSTEIN’?

SOFIA: WELL, FRANKENSTEIN IS OBVIOUSLY FROM THAT LEGEND ABOUT THAT GERMAN MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO CREATE LIFE, BUT CREATED A MONSTER BY ACCIDENT. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THAT LEGEND IS TRUE?

CLARICE: I DUNNO. BUT I DON’T REMEMBER THE NAMES ‘PIERCE’, ‘SHAW’, AND ‘LELAND’. AND WHAT ABOUT THE HELLFIRE CLUB?

SOFIA: I REMEMBER MISS FROST BEING A MEMBER OF THE HELLFIRE CLUB. MAYBE SHE HAS A LEAD FOR US.

CLARICE: HOLD ON, BABE. WE CAN’T GO TO MISS FROST. DON’T YOU REMEMBER HALLOWEEN?

SOFIA: OKAY. MAYBE WE CAN’T GO TO HER. BUT THERE’S ONE PERSON WHO SHARES HER INTELLECT. SCRATCH THAT. MORE LIKE THREE OF THEM…

MEANWHILE, CESSILY IS TALKING WITH ROXY WHILE ALANI LOOKS OVER AT HER. SHE WALKS UP AND ASKS CESSILY IF MAYBE THEY COULD TALK IN PRIVATE. SHE HAS SOMETHING SHE WANTS TO TELL HER. CESSILY LOOKS CONFUSED, BUT ROXY TELLS ALANI THAT IF SHE HAS SOMETHING TO SAY TO CESSILY, SHE CAN SAY IT TO HER. ALANI SIGHS AND WALKS OFF, WITH CESSILY ASKING WHAT THAT WAS ABOUT.

ALANI WALKS PAST ONE OF THE TEACHERS, ROGUE, WHO WALKS OUTSIDE, ONLY TO BE CONFRONTED BY FOXX, WHO SAYS THAT SHE REALLY ADMIRES HER AND HOW GOOD HER RELATIONSHIP WITH HER HUSBAND IS. ROGUE TELLS HER THAT THAT’S SWEET, BUT SHE NEEDS TO HEAD TO THE X-JET IN TEN MINUTES FOR A MISSION. FOXX NODS, STEPPING OUT OF HER WAY.

ONYXX THEN WALKS UP TO HER, SAYING NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. THE X-MEN DON’T TEND TO MIX WITH THE YOUNGER ONES. FOXX IMMEDIATELY ASKS HIM WHO HE IS, AND HE SAYS THAT HE’S ONE OF HER CLASSMATES, AND HE THOUGHT MAYBE THE TWO OF THEM COULD HAVE A LITTLE FUN TOGETHER SOMETIME.

FOXX: THE ONLY FUN I MIGHT HAVE WITH YOU IS TEARING UP YOUR RIDICULOUS FACE. NOW REMOVE YOUR HAND BEFORE I LEAVE YOU WITH A STUMP.

AS ONYXX WALKS OFF, DEJECTED, SOFIA AND CLARICE NOTICE FOXX AND WAVE HER OVER. SOFIA INTRODUCES THEM BOTH AND TELLS FOXX THAT SHE LIKES HER HAIR, PROMPTING A TOOTHY SMILE FROM THE NEW GIRL. SOFIA THEN SAYS THAT IF SHE EVER NEEDS ANYTHING, SHE SHOULD CONTACT THEM. FOXX NODS AND THEN WALKS OFF WITH HER GROUP, WAVING AT BLINK AND WIND DANCER. CLARICE COMMENTS THAT SOMETHING DEFINITELY SEEMS OFF WITH THE NEW GIRL, BUT SOFIA SAYS THAT SHE THOUGHT SHE SOUNDED NICE.

EVENTUALLY, THE CUCKOOS WALK UP TO THEM AND SAY THAT THEY HAD A FEELING THEY WANTED TO TALK TO THEM. SOFIA SAYS THAT THEY HEARD ABOUT SOMETHING CALLED THE HELLFIRE CLUB, WHICH CAUSES THE CUCKOOS TO LOOK AT THEM BEFORE SITTING DOWN. THEY THEN SAY THAT THE HELLFIRE CLUB WAS A SECRET SOCIETY THAT MOSTLY CONSISTED OF MUTANTS. THEY’VE OPERATED IN THE SHADOWS FOR QUITE SOME TIME, BUT THEY’VE ALSO ENCOUNTERED THE X-MEN ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. EMMA FROST WAS A MEMBER OF THE HELLFIRE CLUB BEFORE SHE JOINED THE X-MEN, AND WAS KNOWN AS THE WHITE QUEEN.

SOFIA: ANYTHING ELSE?

CELESTE, PHOEBE, AND MINDEE LOOK AT EACH OTHER.

CUCKOOS: WE CAN’T REALLY SAY MUCH MORE. MS. FROST SWORE US TO SECRECY. BUT WHAT WE CAN TELL YOU IS THAT THERE’S A SUMMIT IN HONG KONG BETWEEN TWO CHAPTERS OF THE HELLFIRE CLUB. IF YOU CAN STEAL THE BLACKBIRD AND MEET US WITH A SUCCESSFUL TEAM, YOU CAN FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHAT IT’S LIKE. YOU HAVE UNTIL TOMORROW.

SOFIA: WHY DO YOU WANT US TO DO THAT?

CELESTE: BECAUSE WE’RE BORED. THIS PLACE HAS LOST ITS FUN.

PHOEBE: AFTER FRANCE, WE GOT A BIT OF A TASTE FOR ACTION. WE WANT MORE.

MINDEE: LIKE TEN-YEAR-OLD KIRSTEN DUNST IN INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE.

CLARICE: OKAY, THAT’S A REALLY BAD REFERENCE, BUT I GUESS WE HAVE NO CHOICE. RIGHT, SOFIA?

SOFIA: OKAY. LET’S ASSEMBLE THE TROOPS.

MEANWHILE, GAMBIT IS TAKING HIS SQUAD OUT ON A GETAWAY TO A NEARBY WATERFALL FOR SOME TEAM BUILDING. HE TELLS THEM ALL THAT THEY SHOULD BE CAREFUL. THIS ISN’T LIKE THE DANGER ROOM, WHERE HE COULD JUST TURN IT OFF. FOXX COMMENTS THAT SHE REALLY DIGS THE KIND OF DANGER THAT YOU CAN’T JUST TURN OFF, AND TATTOO ASKS IF THEY’RE ALLOWED TO BARF IN THIS CLEAR RUNNING WATER BEFORE GETTING OUT OF THE LAGOON AND SITTING DOWN ON A JAGGED ROCK, HER BROTHER SITTING BESIDE HER.

TOODLE PIP CANNONBALLS OFF THE UPPER WATERFALL AND WHEN SHE SURFACES, SHE ASKS ONYXX HOW COME FOXX DIDN’T GIVE HIM THOSE DOUBLE ENTENDRES. ONYXX TELLS HER TO GO TO HELL AND SAYS THAT IT WAS A SINGLE ENTENDRE. MR. SENSITIVE, DRESSED IN A SPECIAL WHITE SWIMSUIT, SAYS THAT SINGLE OR DOUBLE, IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S HITTING THEIR GOOD MENTOR’S SWEET SPOT. ONYXX LOOKS OVER TO SEE GAMBIT HELPING FOXX OUT OF THE WATER AND SAYS THAT HE’S LOOKING TO MAKE A FOOL OUT OF HIMSELF. THEIA NODS, LOOKING ON IN INTEREST.

MEANWHILE, FOXX DIVES BACK INTO THE WATER AND EMERGES LIKE A SEXY MERMAID, WATCHING GAMBIT LOOK AT HER. SHE THEN SWIMS UP TO HIM AND WHISPERS THAT SHE KNOWS HE WANTS HER. HE JUST CAN’T ADMIT TO HIMSELF JUST HOW BAD HE WANTS HER. SHE CAN SMELL THE AROUSAL FROM HIM. GAMBIT TELLS HER THAT HE LOVES ROGUE, HIS WIFE, AND FOXX SAYS THAT SHE KNOWS HE HAS NEEDS THAT EVEN ROGUE CAN’T SATISFY. SHE THEN LEANS IN AND BITES HIS EARLOBE, NOTICING HOW HE DOESN’T TELL HER TO STOP UNTIL SHE MOVES AWAY. SHE THEN TELLS HIM TO THINK ABOUT IT. AND TO THINK ABOUT HER. AS SHE SWIMS OFF TO MEET TOODLE PIP, GAMBIT LEANS AGAINST A ROCK AND SIGHS.

LATER THAT NIGHT, THEIA WALKS UP TO FOXX, ASKING HER WHAT SHE’S DOING. FOXX CALMLY TELLS HER THAT SHE’S FIXING THE FIRE. THEIA SAYS THAT SHE’S UPSETTING THE WHOLE GROUP. THE TEAM DYNAMIC IS BEING THROWN OFF.

FOXX: YOU MEAN ONYXX HAS GOT THE HOTS FOR ME AND YOUR HEART’S FLUTTERING FOR ONYXX.

THEIA: IF YOU MUST KNOW, THE PERSON WHO MAKES MY HEART FLUTTER IS YOU. BUT THAT’S ANOTHER STORY.

FOXX: YOU’RE TELLIN’ ME.

TATTOO WALKS IN, TELLING FOXX THAT WHILE SHE USUALLY WOULDN’T CARE, SHE WOULD THINK IT COULD HELP THE TEAM IF FOXX COULD PRETEND TO HAVE FEELINGS FOR ONYXX. THEIA SHRUGS OFF THE IDEA, SAYING THAT WHILE TATTOO IS BEING BLUNT, THEY CAN BOTH AGREE THAT THEY DON’T LIKE THE WAY FOXX IS BEHAVING AROUND GAMBIT. ONYXX AND TOODLE PIP MAY HAVE WARMED UP TO HER, BUT THEY THINK THERE’S SOMETHING OFF ABOUT HER.

FOXX: WHAT I DO WITH GAMBIT IS MY BUSINESS. NOW GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY WAY, YOU SLUTS.

ENRAGED, TATTOO TELLS HER THAT SHE’S ONE TO TALK. SHE’S NOTHING BUT A BLUE-HAIRED SKANK WHO GETS OFF TO FUCKING OLDER MEN LIKE A DUMB WHORE. THEIA STEPS BACK AS FOXX GRABS TATTOO BY THE THROAT AND LIFTS HER UP IN THE AIR. TATTOO CALLS HER A HO AND TELLS HER TO LET GO OF HER THROAT, BUT FOXX SAYS THAT THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO SHUT HER UP. BEST CASE SCENARIO; SHE WON’T HAVE TO HEAR HER ANNOYING VOICE ANYMORE.

THEIA THEN STEPS UP BEHIND HER AND TELLS HER TO LET TATTOO GO. FOXX SMIRKS AND TELLS THEIA THAT SHE THOUGHT SHE LIKED HER. THEIA TELLS HER NOT ANYMORE, AND THEN CREATES A FIELD OF GRAVITY AROUND THE THREE OF THEM, CAUSING THEM ALL TO FLOAT UP IN THE AIR. TATTOO THEN PHASES THROUGH FOXX’S HAND AND DELIVERS A PUNCH TO THE STOMACH. FOXX THEN KICKS HER AWAY AND THEN GRABS A FLOATING STONE AND THROWS IT AT THEIA. THE STONE HITS HER IN THE HEAD, DRAWING BLOOD, AND SHE FALLS TO THE GROUND, HITTING HER HEAD AND KNOCKING HERSELF OUT. AS FOXX AND TATTOO FALL, FOXX GETS ON TOP OF TATTOO AND SHOVES HER TO THE GROUND, LANDING ON TOP OF HER AGAIN.

FOXX: I’M WARNING YOU, HOOD RAT. DON’T GET BETWEEN ME AND GAMBIT. OR YOU’LL END UP WITH MORE THAN A CONCUSSION.

TATTOO: YOU’RE A CRAZY BITCH!

FOXX: I MAY BE A BITCH, BUT I’M A BITCH WHO KNOWS WHAT SHE WANTS. NOW BACK THE FUCK OFF.

FOXX THEN WALKS AWAY, LEAVING TATTOO AND THEIA TO LICK THEIR WOUNDS. AS SHE DOES, SHE RECEIVES A TEXT FROM AN UNKNOWN CONTACT.

TEXT: HI! IT’S SOFIA FROM THE COURTYARD, REMEMBER? I’M ARRANGING A LITTLE GETAWAY TO HONG KONG FOR A MISSION AND I THOUGHT MAYBE YOU COULD TAG ALONG. IT’LL BE A FUN WAY TO LEARN WHAT FIELD MISSIONS ARE LIKE. TEXT ME IF YOU’RE INTERESTED.

FOXX SMILES AND THEN TEXTS BACK.

MEANWHILE, GAMBIT SITS ON A ROCK, THINKING. WITHOUT LOOKING BEHIND HIM, HE COMMENTS THAT WHOEVER’S CREEPING UP BEHIND HIM ISN’T DOING A GOOD JOB. HE SUDDENLY DODGES A FIST THROWN BY ONYXX, WHO ORDERS HIM TO STAY AWAY FROM FOXX. HE SAYS THAT HE’S LEADING HER ON AND MISUSING HIS POSITION AS A MENTOR. GAMBIT DODGES MORE ATTACKS AND SAYS THAT HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE’S TALKING ABOUT AND IF HE DID, IT WOULDN’T BE HIS BUSINESS.

IMMEDIATELY, A VOICE TELLS HIM THAT THEY DISAGREE. GAMBIT LOOKS OVER BRIEFLY TO SEE TOODLE PIP TELEPORT IN ALONG WITH RADIAN AND MR. SENSITIVE, THE LATTER OF WHOM SAYS THAT THEY’RE A TEAM, SO THEY’RE LOOKING AFTER THEIR TEAMMATE’S WELFARE. RADIAN SAYS THAT THEY’RE TRYING TO PROTECT HIM FROM HIS BRUTAL MENTOR, WHO PREYS ON ALL THE YOUNG GIRLS WHO PASS THROUGH HERE.

FOXX THEN STEPS UP, ASKING GAMBIT IF THERE’S TROUBLE, WHICH GAMBIT BRUSHES OFF. HE SAYS THAT IT’S GOOD THAT THEY’RE SUPPORTING EACH OTHER, AND IF THEY GET OUT OF HIS SIGHT IN TEN SECONDS, NONE OF THIS NEEDS TO GO ANY FURTHER. IF THEY DON’T, THINGS GET MESSY. THEIA AND TATTOO STEP IN, VERY BANGED UP, AND GUY ASKS THEM WHAT HAPPENED. THEIA SIMPLY RESPONDS THAT THEY RAN INTO A GRIZZLY BEAR.

AS THE SQUAD WALKS OFF, FOXX TELLS GAMBIT THAT HE SHOULD APPRECIATE HER STICKING UP FOR HIM. GAMBIT SIGHS AND SAYS THAT HE’S GOING TO ASK EMMA TO TRANSFER HER TO ANOTHER CLASS. UNDER A DIFFERENT MENTOR. FOXX TELLS HIM THAT SHE LIKES HIM, AND GAMBIT SAYS THAT HE LIKES HER, BUT NOT IN THAT WAY. FOXX CALLS HIM A LIAR, AND SAYS THAT SHE KNOWS HE’S TRYING TO GET RID OF HER. SHE STARTS TO WALK TOWARD HIM AND ASKS HER IF HER EYES WERE AS SHINY AS BEFORE. AND HER TEETH LOOK SHARPER.

FOXX: YOU’RE TRYING TO GET RID OF ME BECAUSE YOU WANT ME. YOU WANT ME SO BAD YOU CAN’T SLEEP AND WHEN YOU DO SLEEP, YOU DREAM ABOUT ME. YOU WANT ME MORNING. NOON. NIGHT. YOU WANT THIS. BUT DO YOU THINK YOU COULD WANT THIS?

ALL OF A SUDDEN, FOXX BEGINS TO CHANGE. HER SKIN TURNS BLUE, HER HAIR RECEDES TO HER SHOULDERS AND TURNS RED, HER EYES SOLIDIFY TO YELLOW AND HER CLOTHES BECOME A SKINTIGHT BLACK CROP TOP AND HOT PANTS. GAMBIT BACKS AWAY, CONFUSED, AND ASKS FOXX WHAT’S HAPPENING TO HER.

MYSTIQUE: FOXX? FOXX IS A WOMAN I CREATED TO SEDUCE YOU.

GAMBIT: MYSTIQUE. IN THE NAME OF GOD, ROGUE IS YOUR STEP-DAUGHTER! THIS IS SICK!

MYSTIQUE: OKAY, WELL, MAYBE FOXX WAS A MISTAKE, BUT I’M ONLY TRYING TO HELP. I WANT TO TEST YOU TO SEE IF YOU’RE A GOOD FIT FOR ROGUE. AND YOU PASSED. YOU REFUSED THE PERFECT WOMAN, ALTHOUGH BARELY.

GAMBIT: I’LL… I’LL TELL FROST. I WILL!

MYSTIQUE: I WOULDN’T DO THAT. AFTER ALL, I WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF ROGUE WERE TO FIND OUT THAT WE HAD SEX RIGHT HERE.

GAMBIT: SO YOU’RE BLACKMAILING ME?

MYSTIQUE: WHY, I WOULD NEVER DO THAT TO MY STEPSON-IN-LAW. BUT I CAN SEE THAT THIS IS NOT WHAT I HAD PLANNED. I WILL GIVE UP THIS CRUSADE IF YOU DO SOMETHING FOR ME.

GAMBIT: WHAT?

MYSTIQUE: IT APPEARS I’VE MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION HERE. A YOUNG GIRL JUST INVITED ME ON A MISSION TO HONG KONG. SOME KIND OF INITIATION, I THINK. HERE, AS FOXX, I CAN FAKE MY DEATH ON SAID MISSION AND LEAVE YOU ALONE. BUT I NEED YOU TO COME WITH ME AND BE MY COVER.

GAMBIT REFUSES TO HELP HER AFTER WHAT SHE DID, BUT MYSTIQUE SAYS THAT HE RARELY HAS A CHOICE. AS FOXX, SHE CAN SAY AND DO ANYTHING. AND AS A STUDENT, SHE’S SURE EMMA WOULD BELIEVE HER WHEN SHE TELLS HER ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED HERE. GAMBIT SIGHS, AND THEN TELLS MYSTIQUE THAT THEY HAVE A DEAL, AS LONG AS SHE LEAVES HIM ALONE.

WITH THAT, MYSTIQUE SHIFTS BACK INTO FOXX AND WALKS OFF, TELLING GAMBIT SHE’LL SEE HIM LATER. AS SHE DOES, WE SEE TOODLE PIP HIDING IN THE BUSHES, A LOOK OF SHOCK ON HER FACE AS SHE HEARS EVERYTHING.

TO BE CONTINUED