#of course there are differences and it’s not a complete replica of the book

[cynicalmusings]

wrote another 500 words today. it’s less than i’d hoped—it’s been quite slow these past few days—so i’m really hoping i can do a lot over the coming weekend to make up for it. i’m also considering rewriting/ making changes to some earlier chapters (the opening two, some of chapter eleven…), which is slightly annoying if i end up doing it, but that’s something for later.

still, the fic’s coming along, which is the main thing.

[freak-accident419]

Double Derek

Derek Danforth x GN!Reader

Summary: You spend time with your boyfriend, Derek, before he would leave for a week-long business trip away from home. As a joke, you propose that you should purchase a ‘Clone a Willy’ kit, in case you miss him during his absence. But Derek wasn’t truly against the idea.

Word Count: 4.3k

Content: 18+ smut, MDNI, gender-neutral reader, mentions of sex toys (they’re literally making one), raunchiness, slightly OOC Derek, too many damn time skips, more plot than porn, the silliness is more prominent in the beginning but not so much the smut, penetration (unspecified genitals for reader)

(A/n: thankyou thankyou so much to @g0ry0re0 for proofreading, you are literally a lifesaver ilysm. thank you for everyone’s support and anticipation for this fic, you all keep me going ❤️ enjoy!!)

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“Uhh… ‘CBD-infused intimate oil,’” Derek reads off the box in a curious mutter, turning it around to examine the product and its written features. Then he looked at you with a knowing grin. “Yeah?”

“Yeah,” you nodded in agreement, chuckling under your breath as you watched the imminent purchase remain inside of your boyfriend’s grasp.

You and Derek, since being in a relationship of nearly three years, had always found several ways to spice things up in your sex life. The two of you experimented with almost everything in the book, be it edging, near exhibitionism, toys, food play, etc. And of course, while romantic relationships overall meant way more than just the sex, your sex life with him was just too incredible to ignore. Jesus, you could go on and on for days about how amazing the sex was.

Therefore, it wasn’t unusual at all to find the two of you inside of an adult store. Sure, you mostly bought your things online, but since you two were already out and the shop was nearby, you figured it wouldn’t hurt to go in. Plus, the other times you went to the in-person stores were quite beneficial; you were able to see certain sizings of different products and got the necessary and helpful advice from the clerks there.

You and Derek had continued to browse through the raunchy products as you walked down each aisle together. And while the two of you were almost in your thirties, absolutely nothing could deter you two from giggling at some of the ridiculous things sold there. This time, however, you suddenly stopped in your tracks and opened your mouth in complete awe once your eyes had laid upon it.

“Holy fucking shit!” You blurted as you instantly grabbed the tube-shaped box from the shelf in front of you:

‘(GLOW IN THE DARK) CLONE-A-WILLY: THE IN-HOME PENIS MOLDING KIT

MAKE A VIBRATING SILICONE REPLICA OF ANY PENIS (EASY TO MAKE)’

“Is this actually—?” Derek nearly snatches it from you with a fascinated scoff, reading over the description on the packaging. “What the fuck? Do—do people actually do this?”

“Of course they do, I see them, like, everywhere!” You cackled, trying to steal back the box from his grasp. It wasn’t the first time you’ve ever seen it, but it does surprise you every damn time that you do.

“Okay, okay, so… So if I’m getting this right, you could basically make an entire fuckin’ dildo at home… by molding somebody else’s or your own dick?” He raises an eyebrow incredulously.

“Yeah, pretty much,” you wheeze, nodding at him until your smile grew wider in sudden realization. “Shit, baby, you’d take ‘go fuck yourself’s to a whole new level!”

“What the hell, Y/n?” He chuckled, trying not to burst out into any more insufferable laughter, “okay, first of all, who would—Why the fuck would I want to use a replica of my own fucking dick on myself? Like, if anything, it’s you who should be taking it.”

“Hey, you can’t just say that!” You hissed playfully, still smiling from the entire situation you found yourselves in. Suddenly, however, your eyes widened insightfully from an absurd epiphany you just had.

“Wait,” you began. “I mean… You do have a point, considering that your trip is coming up already… Holy shit, imagine that! While you’re going to be gone for a whole fuckin’ week, I could always use this weird clone shit on myself whenever I’m horny! Hell, it’s perfect since you’ve been going to so many business trips lately!” You joked exuberantly before letting out a delighted sigh. “Jesus, baby, this is so ridiculous…”

Chuckling to yourself, you placed the box back on the shelf, prompting a perplexed gaze from Derek—or rather, as he stared at it, a gaze of deep contemplation. You recognized this damn shit-faced look of his. After all, you’ve known him for years.

“Derek—” you began skeptically.

“Hold on, I’m thinking,” he interjects with a thoughtful finger to his chin before a sudden and mischievous smirk appears at his lips. “You know, that actually isn’t a bad idea.”

Completely dumbfounded and taken aback, you raised a suspecting eyebrow. “Wait. You’re not actually considering… I mean, I was just joking around earlier, I wasn’t actually being serious—”

“I know, but think about it, babe! I mean, hell, you even said it yourself! Every time you feel… needy while I’m out, especially on my long business trips, you could always, well… you know,” he grinned darkly, glancing toward the ridiculous sex toy, “and if you want, I could even call you while you—”

“Shush!” You hissed with a slight laugh. “Holy fuck, you’re actually turned on by this freaky shit, aren’t you?!” It was actually quite hypocritical of you to call him out like that, as you tried to push your own feelings of arousal to the side. “I mean, I’d be down, but… Are you actually being for real right now?”

He scoffs at your remarks, crossing his arms. “Yeah, I mean… I’d be lying if I said that the thought of you being that desperate for my cock wouldn’t turn me on.”

“Really? You’re kidding.” You gasp in utter disbelief. Frankly, you never would’ve expected Derek to be into this kind of stuff, even knowing firsthand that he could be pretty extreme. It was most likely the fact that it was a ‘penis molding kit’ that caught you off guard when your boyfriend genuinely considered it. “You’re actually—Because like, while I was joking, you know, I actually still wanted to get it, but I didn’t know if you were down, or—”

“Babe, this might be the weirdest yet sexiest fuckin’ thing I’ve ever thought of us doing. Of course I’m down.”

***

After bringing home the very ‘unique’ product the two of you purchased from the adult store, you and Derek had set up in the spacious kitchen of his (which was technically yours too, since you practically lived with him now). With all of your necessary supplies laid out on the counter as well as the kit’s included materials, you made it to the fifth step together. The counter’s surface was crowded with measuring cups, bowls, and the other required items as Derek’s lower half had been completely naked to prepare for the molding process. He was actually already jerking off vacantly, a cock ring against the base of his dick to keep him as hard as he could be for the mold.

“Oh my god, I can’t stop thinking about that,” you chuckle as you began to stir the mix of water with the kit’s included molding powder. “That was so fucking hilarious!”

“You’d think that—” Derek scoffs in amusement, practically interrupting himself. “When the cashier said I looked familiar, you’d think that she would’ve mentioned Danforth Enterprises or, hell, even my mom, right? But she thought—she fucking said—”

“Robby Apples!” You nearly cackle, continuing to mix the bowl’s contents after setting a timer for a minute, “She thought you were a fuckin’ porn star!”

“I—” he scoffs with a wide, amused grin on his lips, “Personally? I don’t see it. I don’t think we look alike, like, at all.”

“Right, right,” you chuckle softly, “but it’s the hair. It’s the hair, baby! The curls and stupid frosted tips, I bet that’s why she assumed that!”

“I mean, yeah, but Y/n… I’m way more famous than him. Like, I’m literally CEO of my company—hell, my mother is the President of the United fucking States! Like, how the hell do you mistake me for someone else?! Let alone a fucking porn star!” Derek huffs playfully, surprisingly not too offended by the mix-up. Usually his ego would be heavily bruised whenever someone didn’t recognize him immediately, but he was having way too much fun with you to even be serious about it. And you loved it.

“But, like…” you began with a slight smile, “to be fair, babe, she works at that sex shop. Her mind must be porn over politics.”

“Hey, just because she works at a sex shop doesn’t mean she’s a porn addict.” Derek then raises an eyebrow as he attempts to call you out, “Now that’s just assuming, isn’t it?”

You scowled, yet a small smirk still creeped upon your lips. “You’re talking to me about assuming? You’re—You say that as if you’re not the most judgmental asshole in the fucking world.”

“Ugh, fair point,” Derek shrugged in acceptance and self-awareness, not even bothering to argue because he knew you were right. Then, he paused thoughtfully. “That is a great slogan, though.”

“What, about assumptions?”

“No, ‘porn over politics.’”

“Oh, yes,” you nod with a hint of sarcasm, “The epitome of Derek Danforth.”

“Uh, no,” he scoffs quickly, “money and superiority is the epitome of Derek Danforth.”

You paused with a grimace on your face. “You did not just refer to yourself in the third person.”

“Wh—You do it all the time!” He exclaims.

“Uh, yeah,” you scoff, “ironically!”

Somehow, you didn’t notice until now that Derek was holding his phone in his hand, looking at the screen as he continued to stroke himself to sustain his erection. “Hey, what are you looking at, by the way?”

His eyes went up to you with an innocent, neutral expression. “Uhhh, your nudes.”

“You’re fucking kidding,” you chuckle.

“Uh, no,” he says, turning his phone around in an attempt to show you. “I’m literally going through them right now—”

“No, ew, don’t show me!” You laugh from embarrassment as you looked down at the mixing bowl you stirred, covering the peripheral view with your hand. As sexy as they were to Derek and to you during the time you were taking them, you really couldn’t take them seriously afterwards.

“Oh, don’t tell me you’re embarrassed, babe,” he teases knowingly, making you roll your eyes. “You look so hot in them.”

“Dude—Of course I’m fucking embarrassed!” You reasoned, “I thought it was hot until the post-nut fuckin’ clarity kicked in!”

Suddenly, the timer went off as the two of you laughed softly at your last comment. You were then prompted to instantly focus as you turned off the blaring alarm and grabbed the tube closer to yourself on the counter.

“You fully hard, baby?” You ask casually, beginning to pour the white mixture inside of the tube.

“Yup,” he nodded simply, watching you prepare for the molding process.

After you finished pouring in all of the thick molding substance, you grabbed the tube and walked closer to your boyfriend. “Okay, so we’re just molding your dick now, for like, two… two minutes, I think? And you’re just gonna have to stay hard like that and don’t move too much,” you giggle, “I have to act fast, though, because there’s a reason why the water had to be ninety degrees, alright?”

“Alright,” Derek chuckles, “go ahead, babe.”

After setting up a two minute timer on your phone, you slowly placed the tube full of the ‘molding gel’ over his dick, making some of the white, thick substance drip out onto the floor. The two of you already began to cackle, Derek groaning in slight disgust from the weird feeling that the texture of the paste gave him around his cock.

“This is really fuckin’ messy,” he raises an eyebrow as he watches the leftover mixture spill onto the smooth, quartz tiles of the kitchen floor. “And it feels really… really weird around my dick,” Derek laughs softly.

“Well, we were warned about the mess but… damn, I didn’t know it’d be this crazy,” you chuckle, holding the tube in place, allowing you to stand close to Derek’s naked body. “Also, I know what you’re thinking—You’re not allowed to make a joke about how the molding gel resembles your fucking jizz.” Derek frowns immediately as you giggle at his reaction.

Rolling your eyes, you lean in closer to your lover, placing some soft kisses on his bare shoulder and collarbone. You always believed that Derek’s body was so beautiful, and you couldn’t help but show him how much you loved it all the time. “I’m gonna miss you, you know that?” You mumble with your lips pressed against the warm skin of his shoulder.

“Me too, baby,” he sighs softly, “but I’ll be back before you know it, alright?”

“I’m gonna fuck myself so fucking hard with this weird ass thing when you’re gone.”

“Sorry,” you mumble afterwards, realizing what you had blurted caused Derek to become speechless.

Your filthy words had been delivered so bluntly and casually, gaining a low groan from Derek’s throat. “Fuck. You can’t just—Baby, please tell me you’ll get me off after we do this because, fuck, I’ve been so hard for so fucking long and you’re already making things worse with that kind of talk,” he complains, nearly pleading.

“Jeez, I said I was sorry...” Chuckling, you bury your face in his neck affectionately. “Don’t worry, babe, we have so much time after this. You can fuck me as hard as you want.”

“Fuck…” he moaned at the visual you gave him with your words.

Resting your lips contently in the crook of his neck, you let out a small snicker afterwards. “Dude, I can’t get that stupid fucking meme out of my head…”

“What meme?” Derek asked curiously, no longer focusing solely on his arousal he had for you.

“The fuckin’—Your mom, the Jessica Danforth one that they would—”

“Oh, my god,” he scoffs lightly with a smile, amused by recollection of a popular, new internet meme they made of the US President. “But that one is so fucking stupid.”

“Nuh-uh, it’s iconic because your mom is iconic,” you retort playfully, “and those ‘stupid’ memes ended up being genuine, effective marketing strategies towards her campaign.”

Honestly, it was kind of adorable to Derek that you thought that lousy, new generation memes of her was what mainly helped his mother’s campaign. It was less adorable, however, that it wasn’t really the case. If only you knew…

You leaned in, briefly connecting your soft lips with his, appreciating the intimacy of your closeness that this position bestowed upon the two of you. Your kiss had pushed his underlying guilt aside for now, melting in the short moment of sweetness.

“Hey, when can I get this thing off of me?” He asks suddenly once your lips had parted from each other.

You pursed your lips curiously. “Uhh, well, is it hard yet?”

“Baby, my dick has been hard the entire time for this, you know that.”

“No, I meant—” you giggled breathlessly, “I meant the molding gel, has it hardened yet?”

“Well, it feels like it, sort of,” he remarked with a shrug.

“Eh, we can just wait for the full two minutes,” you suggested, prompting that you both should wait until the timer ends.

Soon enough, the two of you had gone through the entire procedure. You removed the tube from Derek’s cock, placing it on the counter as you mixed the silicone packets together to pour that mixture into the mold. Then, you placed the included vibrator inside the tube through the hole of a cardboard cover that rested on the top of the rim to keep it from sinking completely down into the mold.

“We are… done,” you laugh softly, the two of you looking at the tube filled with liquid silicone, most certainly taking the form of Derek’s dick. “I don’t know what I was expecting, but we are going to have to wait, like, twenty-four hours until we can take it out of the mold.”

“Well, shit. I am actually both fucking terrified and excited to see how it’ll end up looking like,” he shrugs with a slight scoff.

“Your dick, but in a glow-in-the-dark green,” you reply with a simple nod. “So… What now?”

A thoughtful yet mischievous grin appears on Derek’s lips as his eyes trail hungrily over your body.

After eagerly stripping your pants and underwear down, Derek lifted you up on the edge of the kitchen table, lips never leaving yours as he kissed you deeply and passionately. He grabbed onto your thigh, lightly gasping at the rough grip as his other hand slipped under your shirt to feel the soft skin of your back. Derek actually used the hemp oil that you two purchased earlier (alongside the Clone-A-Willy), rubbing it over your sensitive groin, then pleasurably lubricating your entrance. “God, I need you so bad, baby,” he mumbles lustfully, pulling your hips closer to the edge of the counter to line himself up with you.

A soft, yet vocal moan escaped your lips as you feel his rock hard, throbbing cock stretching and pushing through your tight, needy hole. “Fuck, you feel so fucking good,” Derek grunts, eyes half-lidded as he looked at you with lust and admiration. And from this heavenly sensation, you had been reminded that he still had that cock ring on.

You giggled immaturely, “you know, I forgot you even had that o—” He moved both his hands to spread open your thighs, trailing back up to grip your hips as he began to slowly thrust inside of you, making you whine as you placed your hands on his shoulders. “D-Derek—” You choke out a moan as he gradually increases his pace, firmly pushing his hips against yours to get as deep inside of you as he could. His cock was so fucking hard, indisputably caused by the pressure of the ring, but also from how much your sole body turned him on.

The two of your moans echoed in the atmosphere of the kitchen, especially as you wrapped your legs tightly around his back, pushing him in even deeper. “Fuck,” you whined softly, feeling one of his hands trail under the back of your shirt again during each heavy thrust until he finally lifts it off of you, throwing the piece of fabric onto the floor.

Your insides had deliciously gripped Derek’s firm cock so tight, withdrawing a low, prolonged groan from his throat as he then picked up the pace. He pounded deeply into you, head hanging low as he focused on his hard thrusts.

“Shit!” You nearly cry, wrapping your arms around his neck as you started to feel more sensitive. “You’re so fucking hard, hell…”

“Am I usually not?” He teases with a smirk, not ceasing his movements anytime soon.

“Ugh, you know what I mean,” you panted breathlessly. “The fucking cock ring’s, like, making you even harder than you ever been. I can’t believe this only, like, the second time we’ve ever used it.”

“Are you implying that we should use it more?” He raises an eyebrow.

“Hell, yeah,” you replied with a satisfied moan.

“Fuck, baby,” Derek groans, hiding his face in your neck, briefly nipping at your flesh. “Fucking love how tight you feel around my fucking cock.”

You moaned at his sultry words, your arms leaving his neck and holding yourself up with your palms flat on the counter behind you, attempting to grind against his movements. “Fuuuck,” you mumble as your palms shifted behind you, nudging and almost knocking down the Clone-A-Willy tube that was still filled with un-solidified silicone. “Oh, shit!” Gasping in a short panic, you held it steady before it could fall and moved it away to the side.

“Jesus, babe, you almost spilled over my dick,” he scoffs with a chuckle, his thrusts slightly sloppy from this distraction.

“Oh, I’ll spill something over your dick, babe,” you joked swiftly with a playful smirk.

“Oh my god, you’re fucking terrible,” he groaned as a mere, amused smile formed at his lips.

“Shut up, I’m not the one who got mistaken for a porn star,” you retorted, flashing a teasing grin.

“God, never fucking bring that up again,” Derek huffs, rolling his eyes.

“Oh, I will, baby, I will so use it against you,” you claim humorously.

Suddenly, he lifts you up by your ass, away from the counter as he was still pressed deeply inside of you. Holding you up against him in the center of the kitchen floor, he thrusted up inside of you, creating a strong wave of pleasure throughout your entire being.

“Fuck!” You cried as his fingernails dig into the skin of your ass, pushing his cock in and out of your sensitive hole. “Jesus fuckin’ Christ, babe, you might not be a porn star, but you sure as hell fuck like one, shit…” The harsh sounds of flesh slapping against flesh echoed lewdly in the kitchen as he continued holding you up, and even guiding and pushing your hips skillfully against his.

Finally, he brought the two of you over on a chair, sitting down against it as you were positioned on top, his dick completely inside of you. “Ride me, baby,” he mutters, cupping your face gently, yet pulling you in urgently for a deep, wet kiss, shoving his tongue through your lips.

Breaking the kiss, Derek’s hands explored and caressed the warm, smooth skin of your body, muttering lustful praises to you. This prompted you to begin moving, placing your hands on his shoulders as your hips would gently grind against his. “Mmm,” you hum softly in pleasure before your head is thrown back the moment you increase your pace.

You let your knees assist you in bouncing on his thick cock, feeling his arms being wrapped around your back tightly to bring you in closely and intimately. “Fuck, baby…” Derek huffs, attempting to move his hips up with yours.

This position was short-lived, however, because of Derek’s urgency to fuck you fast and properly, lifting you back up once again. He made out with you as he held you, kissing your lips roughly and hotly while we stumbled towards the living room to finally throw you down on the couch.

He immediately grabbed your legs, lifting them up to place your ankles over his shoulders, nipping softly at your legs in admiration before thrusting back in.

“Fuck!” He groans, moving his hips at a much rougher and faster rate, practically pounding into you with both lust and love.

“Shit, Derek!” You whimper, feeling his cock slide in and out of you so fluidly, stretching and caressing your sensitive walls. From all the buildup of the previous positions, you felt so close already. “Fuck, baby. I—I’m gonna cum—”

“Just—fuck—hold on a little longer, baby,” he mutters, ramming his dick inside of you without faltering, focusing on driving the both of you to the very edge.

“Baby…” You whined desperately, looking up at him as you felt yourself begin to clench around him. And that really did it for him.

“Fuuuck,” Derek moaned, his movements against you beginning to stagger, “Cum for me, baby, c’mon.”

A loud, whiny moan escaped your lips as your back arched up against him, tensing up as you finally released. Your tight, fleshy walls around Derek prompted him to come right after, spilling his warm, white semen deep inside of you, muttering a few curse words before collapsing on top of you.

The both of you panted heavily, struggling to catch your breaths as you felt each other’s sweaty, naked body against one another’s. You chuckle breathlessly, feeling so content from the overwhelming ecstasy that your orgasm bestowed upon yourself.

“So good,” Derek whispered, kissing your lips in a sloppy, lazy manner, “you did so good for me, sweetheart.”

***

“What in… the actual fuck.”

The next day, after it had been exactly 24 hours since you’ve poured in the silicone inside of the mold, you and Derek took it out, revealing his glow-in-the-dark, cloned dick.

The two of you looked down at the new dildo, then looked at each other before cackling loudly and heartily, your laughs echoing in the kitchen where you had done the reveal.

“Oh, my god, it looks—it looks exactly fucking like it, babe!” You exclaim in disbelief, nearly wheezing as you hold the light green, phallic object in your grasp.

“That is,” he began, trying to recover from his previous, hearty laughter, “fucking insane. It’s so uncanny, like… it looks so real.”

“Dude, look at all the detail!” You urged, small snickers escaping your throat, “like even the veins and the fucking—what—frenulum, like… What the hell?!”

“And it’s such a bright ass neon green, holy shit,” Derek chuckled, continuing to examine the silicone.

“Hey, it matches your entire vibe, at least. You know. Green. Money. Ehh?”

The two of you giggled childishly, enjoying the absolute absurdity of this entire situation. “God, only you, Y/n, could get me to do the stupidest fucking things that I would never be willing to do for, like, anybody else,” Derek remarked with a slight smile.

”Hey, you were up for it too,” you scoffed, rolling your eyes, “I was joking about it first, but you were the one who took it seriously!”

“Uh, you were the one who grabbed it first,” retorted Derek.

“And you were the one who took it seriously when I was joking,” you repeated, chuckling softly in amusement.

“I—” But before he could say anything, he realized that you were right. “God fucking dammit.”

***

Tomorrow, Derek would have left for the business trip, the two of you saying your goodbyes before he would disappear into his private jet. And the day after, as your lover stayed at a luxurious hotel, lounging comfortably on the bed, he received a few texts from you during the night:

Y/n: hey

Y/n: it actually does glow in the dark btw

Y/n: [sent an attachment]

Derek’s eyes widened instantly, jaw dropping at the sight of the diabolically lewd image you had just sent him. Including the familiar, bright green item in the frame, of course.

“Holy fu—”

[shatcey]

The Boundary of Touch (Clavis)

I wanna express my endless gratitude to those who actually do real translations. It is extremely difficult work. On this event: @.otomehoneyybearr: Silvio @.caffedrine (summaries): Gilbert Rio

A little reminder. I don't know Japanese. The small fragments that I do translate (screenshots) are usually a very free interpretation. I use several translation apps, but I'm rarely happy with what they tell me, so… I'm playing with words to the point I'm happy with the result. The meaning is the same, but the accents can be completely different, and it can be quite difficult to recognize the "voice" of the characters. Usually, if I get really carried away, I mention it. This time… I read the event from the video, and it gave me screenshots that I needed to clean more than usual, and I don't really have much time. So I didn't add many screenshots. I tried to do as much as possible to make the story flows beautifully, but… time is killing me… It's been a long time since I've felt such pressure (I'm so excited!). And the funny thing is that the only person pushing me to do this as soon as possible is myself. Maybe Ally's right, and I'm an idiot.

Have fun reading. I tried to write as chaotic as possible. Clavis would be proud of me.

Belle is in an absolutely adorable replica of her previous bookstore. Adorable, because there are many hints of Clavis here… clay figurines and an absolutely charming owl with a book.

I guess she really needs these reminders so she doesn't forget who she's going to marry pretty soon.

So she's at the bookstore, the work is done, and puts books in their places. She keeps glancing at the door, but it's NOT because she was waiting for someone… Clavis is very busy, so of course he couldn't come. But she DEFINITELY wasn't expecting him.

She recalls that Clavis quite often starts to touch her or flirt with her in public places (in her store or on an empty street), but when she began to protest, he immediately retreated. Not that she wanted him to continue or anything… OF COURSE!

She thinks it's his gentlemanly side. She likes it and all, but…

So, they have a date the next day. Belle seized the moment and hugged Clavis by the hand (outrageous, people are watching!). When Belle looked at Clavis, "his smile was as bright as the sun itself".

Clavis assumes it's because she was lonely without him. He needs to catch up. He offers to hug on a walk. Belle replies that it will probably be difficult to walk while hugging. And isn't it normal to go on dates with your arms around each other? He pointedly pressed his hand to his chest.

Rio, is that you?

He said he was tempted, but his main goal was to make sure Belle had a good time. Belle thinks as expected it didn't work, so she needs to push him harder.

Clavis noted that Belle is so obsessed with him that she don't wanna let him go. Belle agrees and adds that she wanted to feel the warmth of his body. I don't think about anything else… Nothing at all… (nervous laugh)

And she even put her head on his shoulder. Normally she would be too embarrassed to do this, but this is the second step in her plan to charm him. Clavis is extremely happy. He brags to random strangers about how cute she is and that they should be jealous.

Clavis asked her to tell him more what she liked about him. She overcame her embarrassment and answered… He's cool, kind and reliable. Of course, this is not enough. He is full of sincerity, knows how to turn everything into a joke, but at the same time he is very serious. It's still not enough…

She even kissed him on the cheek. Damn, that was a low blow. Clavis was momentarily speechless. But he came to his senses pretty quickly, explaining that he was embarrassed when she so openly declared her love. I don't suppose it taught you anything…

She suddenly realized that she had kissed him while being watched, and of course she was embarrassed and ran away. Glancing back at Clavis, she noticed that he was in an exceptionally good mood. She thinks he's tougher than she expected. But it's too early to give up.

After they returned home and had tea, she proceeded to the next stage of her plan.

I should mention… There are clay figurines in this room as well. And a portrait of Emma. I wonder… didn't Clavis draw it himself? I wouldn't be surprised. He is very talented.

Belle changed her clothes and returned to Clavis. The sight of her new outfit left him speechless again… She spread her arms, showing off her dress, but it would be more correct to say exposed legs. The dress has a short skirt and she is nervous to wear it. She bought it a while ago because she thought Clavis would like it, but she didn't have the courage to put it on, so she hid it in the far corner of her closet.

Clavis was speechless for a moment and immediately began to praise her… dress. How it suits her, how it emphasizes her virtues. Clavis stood up and walked around Belle to get a better look. And added that she looks good from all sides. Belle tells him that he can touch her legs if he wants to. She's already desperate. She doesn't care what she looks like at this point. She needs to break his gentlemanly behavior!

Clavis noted that she wants to seduce him, but he just wants to enjoy the view.

It was a challenging thrase... So I'm not totally sure I got the meaning right.

Belle felt frustrated. She was on the verge of giving up. She decided she needed time to calm down and rethink her strategy. She excused herself and turned to leave the dining room, but Clavis stopped her.

He explains that he likes everything she does for him. But he doesn't understand why she suddenly decided to give up. He tells her that there's not much left, one, maybe two more pushes… She suddenly has an idea, and she asks if he maybe understand why she's acting like this? He confirmed it. Well, yes, he's smart, he's lived his whole life next to Chev and learned to read his intentions without words. How could you not know that? Fiancée…

So… he was deliberately teasing her… She said she didn't know him anymore and left the dining room. Clavis ran up to her, asking what happened. And she pretended to be offended to get a little revenge. Clavis starts to tell her about his new traps and the new recipes he has found… But Belle doesn't talk to him. He understands that the situation is dire, and tell her that she can do whatever she wants with him. And… still nothing.

Seeing that nothing is working, he asks her to at least look at him. He admits that he has gone too far. He was too carried away by her cute behavior.

Oh, poor Clavis… He's so desperate… Come on, girl, you have a heart, don't you?

Belle feels bad looking at him. She apologizes for pretending to be angry at him. Clavis covers his face with his hands and exhales deeply. Suddenly he said he surrendered, pick her up and went into the bedroom.

He laid her on the bed and told her that even though she thought she couldn't break his gentlemen's behavior, if he hadn't restrained himself, he would drop it (gentlemen's behavior) dozens of times. She was surprised. She was so close… But why is he holding back? He is afraid that if he stops behaving like a gentleman, it will become normal for him to do. And if that happens, it will be "the end of the world". Oh my… How overdramatic we are…

So she was right from the beginning. He held back for her sake. She was overwhelmed with love for him, and hugged him. She told him that it was okay, she would accept any Clavis, no matter if he was a gentleman or not. And he agreed to show her… what does he look like without gentleman's side…

I must say I really like this room! Stained glass windows (again) with an owl. (Again) Clay figurines. Really? Clavis, you don't know where you should stop. Absolutely charming pillows in the shape of hearts. I'm not trying to change the subject. Nothing like that… (coughing)

So… He was very slow to please her. Belle noted that he is usually with her (or, better to say, in her) at this time. He said he always wanted to do it that way and love her all day… But he holds back, knowing that after that she will need a lot of rest. Licht, is that you? I think these boys inherited more from their father than I initially thought.

She was overwhelmed with pleasure, but noticed that Clavis was still holding back. She believes that it is impossible to completely separate Clavis from his gentlemanly behavior. For him, love and gentlemanliness are inseparable. So the girl took the initiative and pushed him a little harder to lost control.

After.

She was lying on his chest, and he was stroking her hair. Suddenly, she remembered what she had been doing that day and felt embarrassed. She hid her face under the covers. Clavis laughs, he expected her to be embarrassed by now. But he wants to see her face. There is genuine joy in his voice, and she peeks out from under the covers

He tells her that yes, she tried very hard to get him to stop behaving like a gentleman, but everyday it almost breaks down. In the morning, when he wakes up and meets her eyes, it breaks. This is the "power of her cuteness". So he constantly controls himself. She knew that Clavis loved her, but he loved her hundreds, millions of times more than she could have imagined. You're being overdramatic as well. These two are perfect for each other.

She tells him that he can give up his gentlemanly behavior at any time and tell her how much he loves her. He replies that it will be another way to express his love. But he won't change his behavior. Because she loves him the way he is. A gentleman who loves pleasure.

Absolutely adorable. I laughed so much at this event. I'm very glad for a chance to read it. Thank you very much @.otomehoneybearr for sharing the video.

It was so like Belle to be controversial in the beginning. And it was really hilarious. But at first I couldn't understand why she would want to break his gentlemanly attitude in the first place. After probably the third reading, I realized why. Do not try to read in an unfamiliar language in the middle of the night, it is very unproductive.

The fact that she had this dress hints that she is really trying to act more boldly in front of him. But why is she still blushing? How long have they been dating? 2 years? I'm… sorry, guys, but it's very hard to believe. People get used to everything… It won't bother you as much as it used to. So… If it had happened right after they started dating, I would have believed it, but… not that much later… But it's cute. And that's probably why they can't stop showing Belle like this.

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🔝 𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕋 ℙ𝔸𝔾𝔼 🔝

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[sp00kymulderr]

giddy up jingle horse

Dieter Bravo x reader

Part three of wrapped up in you

Summary: You’re not feeling festive, so Dieter decides to help you find your Christmas spirit

Words: 1.2k

Tags/warnings: 18+, Christmas, references to sex, sex toys, pet play adjacent but not really. One clown mention. Reader should be gender neutral, reader referred to as baby and cookie. I wrote this on my phone and haven’t edited so I’m sorry for awful mistakes.

A/N: Happy Christmas to those who celebrate. This is my gift to the wonderful members of the @dieterbravobrainrotclub over on discord. I love you guys so much. Enjoy some terrible, unhinged, festive Dieter

As the flight status changes from delayed to cancelled, your Christmas spirit goes with it.

It was the last straw in a year of bad luck, and now just a few days before the big day you had absolutely no interest in celebrating anything festive if you couldn’t do it in Lapland with nothing but you and Dieter and the little cabin under the stars.

Dieter who made an actual effort to not only be with you for a decent amount of time this year but had booked the vacation especially for you. He knew what your year had been like, and he knew you needed to get away, and Dieter always did what he could to make sure you would get what you wanted. Especially at his favourite time of year.

You'd never expected him to be the Christmas loving type, given his interest in all kinds of new age things and his rejection of tradition so completely, but he had explained to you early on that when growing up he had spent many festive seasons with his Grandma and it was her absolute favourite time of year. For him, celebrating was honouring her.

Of course his celebrations these days were a little different, certainly not the wholesome family holidays he’d grown up on. Some of the efforts he went to to get you both in the holiday mood included sexy santa outfits and christmas themed sex toys and that whole thing last year where he'd gift wrapped his cock for you and also gifted you an exact replica of it. He had really made Christmas his own, and made sure to make those he’d spent with you as memorable as possible.

Unfortunately now all his efforts were falling undone with the last minute cancellation of the trip you’d been so desperately looking forward to for months.

"You okay cookie?” He asks, sitting on the side of the bed as you resign yourself to unpacking the suitcase that had been ready to go for a week.

"I’m…I’m just…" You sigh, throwing the cute snow boots to the back of the wardrobe so you don’t have to look at them again “We were going to see real snow! And reindeer! I was so excited about meeting those reindeer”

The reindeer experience had been a special add on, and the moment Dieter realised how much you’d wanted to do it he’d shelled out for a VIP option.

"I'll be fine" You muster the best smile you can, hoping it's true and youll find some of that merry feeling you had a few days ago. You don't stop him from coming over to wrap his arms around you, stopping you from fussing with the suitcase as he held you in a long hug and kissed your forehead gently. Your sweet man.

"You will...I'll find a way" Dieter says, set with determination.

***

It's two days later when he comes to you all mischievous and grinning like he's done something either incredibly good or incredibly stupid. You guess a mixture of both, that’s usually how it goes.

He's holding a small box in his hand, his eyebrow quirked and a dopey grin as he holds it out to you.

"Merry Christmas, cookie"

You take the box and give him a quizzical look. You don't do presents on Christmas eve, but Dieter just nods and waits for you to open it.

You open the box, which within it holds....something red. You're not actually sure what it is.

"Um..." You say as you pick the thing up. It's round, and red, and has a slot on the back.

A red nose? What the fuck…

”Dieter I don’t…is this another sex thing? Do you want me to dress up as a clown again?”

Dieter chuckles, an enthusiastic smile on his face, but he shakes his head.

”I love your sexy clown look baby, but not this time. This,” He yoinks the red nose from your hand and slots it onto his nose. With a squeeze, the nose glows bright, illuminating him in a red glow “This is for me…well, it’s for you too. But it’s for me to wear. Hold on, give me a sec”

You are no less confused by his response, and when he disappears into the next room you stand exactly where he left you confused and not sure what to expect.

“Okay come in here, cookie!” Dieter calls out after a moment and you follow his voice, for better or worse. You know whatever you’re about to find is going to be another unforgettable Christmas memory at least.

“Oh…”

The living room is covered in fake snow. A projector bathes the room in a starry glow, aurora swirling on the ceiling.

“…my god” you shake with sudden laughter at what you see next.

In the middle of the room is Dieter. On all fours. Wearing his teddy coat, the red nose and the very same antler headband with jingly bells on he’d worn last year when he’d fucked you under the tree. He’s pretending to graze, neighing and whinnying softly when you enter the makeshift reindeer pen.

“Dee…” you can’t help the snort of laughter when he gives you an extremely offended look, shakes his head, and points at the red nose.

“Right, sorry. Rudolph. What the fuck are you doing?!”

He simply points to the sign hung up on the wall - ‘VIP reindeer experience’ - before going back to his very serious and accurate portrayal of Santas favourite animal.

It’s sweet, really. It’s…a little weird, but it’s definitely sweet. He’s trying to bring the failed vacation to you, he’s trying to give you some of that experience you were so looking forward to. Your guess is he tried to get a real reindeer and couldn’t, so instead he decided to put his Oscar winning performing to use. The least you can do is play along, and you have to admit the efforts are elevating your festive spirit a little already.

He’s set everything up, including the carrots for you to feed him. You can’t stop laughing. Giggling and smiling more than you have all week.

“You’re so ridiculous, Rudolph” You murmur with a smile as you pet him and offer him a carrot which he happily chews the end of.

It’s when he tells you to ‘hop on’, spoken out the corner of his mouth so not to ruin the illusion, that you lose it completely.

“Dee, baby, I don’t think they let people ride the reindeers”

“I’m not like the others” He smirks, twinkle of mischief still playing in those deep eyes “You can ride me all night long”

He manages one lap around the room with you gingerly sat atop him before you both collapse on to the floor.

“All those sacks of presents, pulling that sleigh around…Rudolph has a bad fucking back” He wheezes out, groaning and reaching for you, pulling you into his side and laughing into your hair and bumping the red nose off onto the floor in the process.

“Merry Christmas baby, I’m sorry this is the best I could do. We’ll get to Lapland next year, I promise”

“This was perfect. You’re perfect, you lunatic. Thank you for making me smile, Dee. Seriously” You respond, hand sliding beneath the coat and onto his bare chest, as you kiss his cheek.

“One thing though,” You say, standing up with a cheeky smile of your own, leaving him alone for a moment before you come back to the room,

“You’re missing something”

You hold up the plug, fluffy tail attached to the flared base of it.

“Let’s put on your tail, Rudolph, then we’ll see about riding you all night long”

[alphajocklover]

Hey bro, I have a bit of a strange situation going on. You see, I’m a big nerd, like playing dnd, good at math, into card games nerds. And I never really questioned it. But recently, I’ve found myself wanting to be more active, I’ve been wanting to become something I am not, a big strong guy. And it all stared when I rediscovered the Xmen through the show and upcoming movie. Could you, I mean, would you mind helping me become like my ideal man, Wolverine?

I want to be the small hunky and hairy beats he is, oozing with libido and sex appeal.

It's a little strange, but I’ve been getting a lot of superhero requests recently! Not that I’m complaining, I love writing about superheros. They’re interesting characters who have long histories and decades of lore to use. Plus they’re usually hot as fuck. And Wolverine is one of the hottest. Muscular, with a thick layer of hair, and gruff as can be. He’s traditionally a loner, but he has a certain rough charm to him. There’s a reason he’s been a part of almost every superhero team at one time or another. People can’t get enough of the guy. It could be his inventive power set, his ability to change with the times and still remain interesting and relevant. Or it could be that he’s an incredibly manly hunk whose animalistic nature makes people weak in the knees. He’s everything you ever wanted to be, or at least everything you’ve wanted to be since you saw those new X-Men cartoons. When you watched them, something awakened in you. And now… you’re becoming just like him.

You’re not becoming him, if that’s what you’re thinking. Whatever is happening to you can’t give you claws like Wolverine or coat your skeleton in adamantium. I mean, in our world adamantium doesn’t really exist, and even though some transformation methods could turn you into a perfect replica of wolverine or add onto the periodic table, this one won’t do that. It’s more fun to be a stud without the responsibility of being a superhero anyways, especially since one of his main powers is to survive incredibly painful situations. Now you get all the pleasure, none of the pain, and an absolutely studly body.

One common fun fact that people like to bring up about Wolverine is the fact that he’s… while he’s short. Really short. Since Hugh Jackman is over 6 feet tall, people tend to forget that in the comics Wolverine is a complete shortstack, standing at 5’3”. So, I’m afraid to say that you’re going to shrink quite a bit. Luckily, being shorter just makes your new muscles look even bigger and better. Your biceps are enormous, your pecs are amazing, and your abs are almost inhuman. That, plus a heavy layer of manly, thick hair, and you look like you walked right off the pages of a comic book. Or out of a very suggestive movie. Of course you don’t want to just look like Wolverine. You want to be like Wolverine. Which means a few… adjustments to your personality.

That might seem daunting or scary at first, the idea that your personality is going to change. But you won’t feel that way very long. Nothing is going to faze you anymore. Just like Wolverine You’re tough as nails and you act like it. Literally nothing throws you. You’re a certified badass. Yes, you have a sensitive side like the real Wolverine, but most people aren’t gonna see that. Most people, from your manly new friends to the girls you hook up with, are going to see the manly man, the strong warrior, the beast.

There are some small differences between you and Wolverine of course. The main one being that the guy in the comics doesn’t hook up with people very often. Too busy saving the world. And when he does get a love interest, the feelings between them are pretty serious. You don’t have the same patterns. You’re the type of guy who has a new girl every night and is constantly looking for more pussy. You can’t help it, with a massive cock and an even bigger libido. You’re the best at what you do, and what you do is fuck.

**Hey guys! Hope I did Wolverine justice. He’s a super hot character and I had a lot of fun writing a tf inspired by him. Hope you enjoyed!**

[petertingle-yipyip]

NEVER FELT SO ALONE - MARC SPECTOR

Pairing: Marc x Reader

Word Count: 2,579

Summary (Request): hey!! i just finished moon knight and was wondering if can request a marc spector x reader fic or basically all of the moon knight boys where marc cheats on the reader so she doesnt get hurt and by cheating on her there would be no questions or suspicions coming from the reader n all. (basically same way how marc tries to divorce layla but she ended up finding out the truth in d end) angst with happy ending pls <33

//i don’t like cheating tropes so i didn’t actually have marc cheat and also… marc spector brainrot. love it. him and matty have permanent spaces in my brain//

“He’s been gone too long.” You paced your living room with your phone in your hand.

You were speaking to yourself, of course, given that your boyfriend was out on the town yet again doing God knew what. You knew he kept secrets, he always had. Just getting him to talk about what music he liked or what movies he liked was like pulling teeth. But of course, it wasn’t always like that. There were more goods than bads so you were willing to put up with his distance and fight and poke and prode to get him to tell you something of substance because he knew you.

He loved to hear you talk about your life. Your childhood, family and friends, work. He liked to hear you talk about your favorite shows and books, ranting about what stupid things your beloved fictional characters were doing and how you knew they were smarter than that. He asked you about school and sometimes brought food to your campus if he had time before he disappeared on some job. He’d leave a few hidden notes before he left too - usually under your pillow, in your wallet, and under your favorite bowl. You once found a note between pages of your book, his own anticipation of how far you’d get while he was gone.

Problem this time around was that there were no notes this time. There was no text or voicemail. There was no explanation. Admittedly, it happened sometimes. Sometimes it was so sudden he didn’t have time to let you know anything, but even then, he was never gone that long.

This time around, before he left, you noticed some odd things. You noticed more hushed conversations, hidden phone messages, darting glances, looking over his shoulder. He spoke even less than usual, as if he was building a wall between you two. Looking to put distance. You noticed his phone was being turned off when he left the house and a few times during his absence, you could’ve sworn you’d seen him running into the local museum.

Usually you could shrug off his odd behavior because, overall, Marc Spector was an odd man. You knew his life had been challenging and naturally, it closed him off in some regards. But shutting you out completely, going radio silence at the drop of a hat, that just wasn’t like him.

So you did some digging.

Given his phone was off, you couldn’t track any sort of locations from there. You didn’t know who he worked with when he left, save for one woman named Layla who was often as off grid as he was, so you couldn’t ask anyone. He hardly talked about family and you weren’t even sure he had friends other than you so that was a dead end. The only real starting point you had was that museum.

When your last class ended, you hopped on the crowded bus and headed over. You were welcomed by the man at the front security booth and wandered the vast space. You had to squeeze past tour groups and couples on dates, kids running around with novelty swords and replica headpieces. You squeezed between people until you found a bench that allowed you to breathe, despite the heavy crowd. You hadn’t expected it to be quite as busy and you were so tired. Just as you were about to give up, you saw him.

The spitting image of the man you loved. Only his clothes were different, baggier and plainer. His curls fell across his forehead more and he seemed to hold hismelf shorter than Marc. Maybe it wasn’t him after all.

You sighed to yourself and headed towards the exit, catching a small snippet of his voice. It was softer, tinted with an almost fake accent, with more inflictions than Marc had. You shook your head slightly as you headed out, trying to clear the idea of the doppleganger from your head but the notion seemed to keep you around the museum. You found yourself sitting on the steps outside, near a streetlight so you could try some of the assignment you needed to finish. You hadn’t even realized how long you had been there until your headphones beeped in your ears that their battery was low.

As you were putting the headphones into your bag, you noticed Marc’s doppelganger heading to the nearby bus stop. He noticed you at the same time and made his way over to you, which made your body run hot for a moment.

“Hello.” He smiled slightly. “I, uh- I saw you inside. Can I ask why you’re still out here?”

“Yeah, it looks a little weird, huh?” You laughed, trying to contain the whirlwind of thoughts set off by the man’s voice. It was so strange to hear such a soft, relatively hesitant tone coming from a face that you knew to be much more confident. “I just thought I saw someone I’ve been looking for… Turns out it wasn’t him.”

“Old friend?”

“Boyfriend, actually.”

“Oh…” He nervously wrung his hands and you almost laughed at how out of character that movement seemed. “Wait, why are you looking for your boyfriend?”

“No reason.” You shrugged. “Just thought I saw him.”

“Right… Well, are you alright to get home? It’s not like a… “we’re in a fight and he kicked me out” situation?”

At that, you did laugh.

“I’m alright, thanks.” You shook your head with a smile. “But if you hear about a guy named Marc coming around, tell him Y/N needs to talk to him, yeah?”

“Marc? Uh.. Alright, yeah. Yeah, okay. You said Y/N?”

“Mhmm…”

“Have we…”

Your brows raised while the gears turned in his head. His eyes darted around your face, down to your clothes and back to your eyes while he tried to put the pieces together. He opened his mouth to say something before he shook his head, seemingly confusing himself in the process. 

“You okay over there?” You asked carefully, leaning in slightly for your own examination.

“Yeah, just… I don’t know. Deja vu maybe.”

“Hmm.” You nodded and leaned away. “What’s your name, anyway?”

“Steven.” He tapped the pocket of his jacket and you saw a little pinsized hole for where you assumed his nametag usually sat. “Steven Grant.”

“Cool.” You said simply. But you recognized that name as one of the characters that Marc told you about, from one of the things he used to watch with his brother that turned into their own little roleplaying game. And maybe it was a coincidence but something was strange. “See you around, Steven.”

“Bye, Y/N.”

A few days went by before you saw him again. You had tried going by the museum but he wasn’t there. You even asked the man who watched the cameras and he said that Steven - though he called him by some unrelated name - hadn’t been in since the night you met him. You were at another dead end.

You wandered the streets when you got a vague text with an address. It was an unknown number and the relatively common text style gave you no clues. Automatically you assumed it was Marc from a burner phone. Who else would it have been? With as much of a hurry as you could without drawing extra attention, you made your way to the apartment.

You gave a quick knock to the door and it popped open, seemingly on its own since no one was on the other side to greet you. You wandered the cramped space, finding a bed in the center of a sand circle, books stacked on books on every table, a small trashcan overflowing with crumpled balls of tape, A vast fishtank stood in the middle of the room and you leaned in to see the fish, a small thing missing a fin, and caught glimpse of the man watching you from the other side. His near sudden appearance made you jump and bump your head against the glass.

You mumbled an apology to the fish as he scurried to another corner of the tank and you stood straighter.

“You’re the one who texted me?” You asked simply, not wanting to take a guess if it was Marc or Steven that stood before you.

“Yeah.” He said in the same plain tone and you didn’t catch any accent. It was definitely Marc. “Heard you were looking for me.”

“Wouldn’t have to look if you would’ve told me where you were going or that you were alive, at least.”

“”Yeah... I never meant to worry you.”

“Clearly.” Your brows raised quickly. “Nice place.”

“It’s not mine.”

You made a small noise in your throat before wandering the space a bit more. You peaked through some of the books, finding a book of French poems by a woman who you knew Marc didn’t read. But someone Marc knew and worked with did.

“This Layla’s place?” You asked simply, swallowing the rising bile in your throat.

“Layla?” He asked, arms crossing over his chest but not moving from his spot. “What makes you say that?”

“The French poems.” You said honestly. “Not to mention all the Egyptian stuff, you having a fake accent and working at the museum in the Egypt wing… It’s a lot to do just to be a good partner.”

“Right… Look, about all of that..”

“You didn’t answer my question.” You cut in firmly.

“I’m trying to.”

“No you’re not. You’re avoiding. You’re choosing a piece of what I said rather than the actual important part.”

“This isn’t Layla’s place, okay?” He rolled his eyes slightly.

“So this is your place?”

“Sort of.”

“Sort of.” You repeated with a scoff. “Right. So, what, it belongs to that fake persona I talked to a few nights ago.”

“Fake?”

“Steven. Come on, that accent? And he’s named after that thing you told me from you and your brother… Did you think I was stupid?”

“What do you think is going on?” His brows furrowed.

“Well, I have a couple working theories.” You said with a shrug as you dropped to sit on the edge of the bed. “One is that you’ve been cloned. You know the American government, doing experiments with soldiers and not telling them.”

That one made Marc chuckle.

“Not a clone, baby.” He smirked. “But keep going.”

“Okay, good to know.” You nodded. “Second is that you’re just working.”

“That all?”

“Well there’s the idea that you’re cheating on me but…”

“But what?”

“But if that was true then I’d have to leave your ass and I don’t really want to do that. Which is why you’re gonna tell me right now if that’s the case or not.”

“And who would this mystery woman be?”

“Layla.” You shrugged.

“Layla?” His brows raised incredulously, almost insulted that you would say that.

“You have her favorite poet on your desk, Marc. You two constantly go off on little excavations and jobs. She’s cute, fiery, not afraid of challenge, just your type really. Not to mention, you’ve been pretty close since you met.”

“You know why we met.”

“Yeah but did you ever tell her? I bet she wouldn’t fuck you if she knew you killed her dad.”

“Wow.” His eyes went wide. “You had that one ready, didn’t you?”

“Well you’ve been gone for a while. I had some time to come up with some good ones.”

“Y’know what…” He pushed his tongue against his cheek with a small scoff, as if something just came to him. “Yeah.. Yeah, I’ve been sleeping with Layla. Every time I ‘go to work’ I’m just meeting with her.”

“Hmm, funny.” You offered a sarcastic expression. “Just tell me what’s really going on.”

“I just did.”

“And I don’t believe you.”

“Course you don’t.” He mumbled and ran a hand down his face.

“Wanna say that again?” You challenged sharply, daring to close the distance between you two. You glared up at him, ignoring the fact that the height difference made you less intimidating than you were aiming for, but you stuck to your guns. “Or do you want to say something else?”

“I love you.” He put his hands on your shoulders and turned you around. “But there’s the door.”

“You son of a bitch.” You twisted out of his grip and spun again to face him. “You don’t get to kick me out after you tell me you’re cheating.”

“You’re the one that said you’d walk out.” He shrugged.

“If you two shack up here, then I'm sure she has some clothes here. Bathroom products, maybe. Toothbrush? Hair brush? She’s gotta have some underwear here at least, right?” You kept pushing as you stepped deeper into the small apartment in an effort to mate Marc couldn’t throw you out.

“Y/N.” He sighed and followed after you.

“Just tell me the truth.” You stopped and spun quickly to face him, almost colliding with his chest as he was coming up behind you. “Because I’ve never felt so alone. These few weeks without you have been like my world is falling apart. It’s gut-wrenching to wake up without you. No calls, no texts, no little notes around my place…”

His heart twisted when he realized how much he had been hurting you.

“You’re right… I’m not cheating on you.” He admitted with a sigh as his eyes fell to the ground.

You breathed a small sigh of relief and reached out to take his hands in yours. His thumbs ran back and forth along the backs of your hands. You gave them a small squeeze and he managed to meet your eyes again.

“I… Jesus, this is gonna sound nuts.” He sighed.

“I'm listening, Marc.” You said softly.

“You won’t believe me.” He shook his head.

“I believe you love me. And I love you. I believe you thought you were being noble and protecting me, but I always feel safer and more protected when you’re with me. Just be honest and we can work it out.”

“I serve Khonshu.” He said suddenly, as if it was his only chance to get the words out. “He saved my life before I met you and my servitude is how I repay that debt.”

“Khonshu…” You repeated, an expression of uncertainty on your face. “Is that the Egyptian moon god that looks like a bird version of Jack Skelingtion?”

At that, he chuckled and it brought a small smile out of you.

“Pretty much.” He laughed and nodded.

“And Steven?”

“That’s a longer story.”

“So let’s go home. I’ll make some food and we can talk about it.”

“You sure?” He gave your interlocked hand a small pull so you were chest to chest. He guided your hands to rest on his shoulders while his found their place at your waist. “You’re about to find out how much of a trainwreck I really am.”

You shrugged slightly. “Good thing I’m in it for the long run. I’m gunning for your last name eventually so I better buckle up, huh?”

“God, I love you.” He grinned.

[sleeper-kerennnnnnx]

MASHLE ：author's Q&A from fan book translation

Please point out any mistakes or errors! I will correct them ASAP, thanks so much!

I will translate this in four parts as there‘s 131 questions in total！

Here are the Q1-Q33 parts!

To the animation fans: There are slight references to the subsequent plot of the comics‼ ️ (Q11 and Q17) Those who are not interested in spoilers can avoid it

Q1. I want to know the name of the pastry shop that Mash will open in the future!

In addition, can rough dough fans and wet dough fans tolerate each other?

A1: The name of the shop is Beard Maggio. Unfortunately, the two cannot be compared, and such struggles of human beings like us have never stopped.

Q2: Will Mash marry Lemon?

A2: It's up to you to imagine.

Q3: What would it feel like if Mash had a different hairstyle?

A3: No one would recognize Mash. Because my character portrait is in the style of Miss Sazae (a comic).

Q4: How strong is Mash‘s grip?

A4: 600 kilograms. Like a gorilla.

Q5: How heavy is Mash's wristband?

A5: One ton, about as heavy as a black rhino.

Q6: Why do owls hate Mash so much?

A6: I don't know why. I'm often barked at by dogs, so it's probably the same feeling.

Q7: How did Mash escape from the castle and be picked up and adopted by Grandpa Regulo?

A7: Of course by the effort!

Q8: Regulo always calls Mash "son", but why does Mash call Mr. Regulo "grandpa"?

A8: Because Regulo looks more like grandpa, similar to a nickname.

Q9: I heard that Mash wants to be a pastry chef, so will he make other desserts besides puffs? In addition, what professions will Finn, Lance, Dot, and Lemon do in the future?

A9: He should start learning other desserts in the future. Finn may be a civil servant...? Lance will be an incredible person, Dot will be a registered tax agent or accountant, and Lemon may be an idol!

Q10: What is the badge on the chest of Mash's black tights?

A10: It's an owl! (Annotate：The badge can be found in the comics but not in the animation)

Q11: Why was Mash's hair slicked back when he awakened? Why did his skin turn black?

A11: Because the blood circulation became faster, the skin turned black and red! The hair also turned upside down because of the blood circulation!

Q12: Is it just a coincidence that Matthew can't do magic? Or did the Pure Root do something before he was born?

A12: It's just a coincidence! That's how genes work!

Q13: Cell War and Mash have similar hairstyles and magic lines. When they get close, they will resonate and cause headaches. Could it be that the Innocent Zero deliberately created such a replica?

A13: That's right! Cell War is a replica!

Q14: Has Mash's iron wand been used by other wizards before? Or has the iron wand been on the ground since it was made and no one has used it?

A14: No one has ever used that wand, it's always stuck on the floor! We don't know who it was made for (crying).

Q15: Finn later became a one liner, so did his second line disappear and become ineffective (crying)

A15: He's still growing up, not yet a complete double liner, so the second line will only appear when he's desperate!

Q16: Which of the parents of the Ames brothers (Finn and Rayne) has black hair and which has blond hair? Or do both parents have two-color hair?

A16: Both parents have two-color hair!

Q17: Did the relationship between the Ames brothers improve when they got together in the last chapter of the comic?

A17: The older brother is a tsundere, but it seems that the relationship has improved!

Q18: Why did Finn call Ryane "Onii-sama"  instead of "brother"?

A18: It's because the two keep their distance, there's a gap...

Q19: Ryane and Finn have always kept their distance. After Ryane became a divine awakener, did Ryane pay for Finn's living expenses?

A19: Ryane is quietly taking a long detour to help his brother bear the responsibility! (Translator comment: So cute hahahahaha)

Q20: Lemon said that the family conditions are not good. How bad are they? Can you tell me her story?

A20: The stew at home has no seasoning and tastes very bland (crying).

Q21: If Lemon's secondth and third-level magic awakens, will torture instruments and appear?

A21: Torture instruments should appear... (crying). So scary（crying).

Q22: What is Lemon's best dish?

A22: Egg rice bowl! This is not easy to make...

Q23: Which do you think is cuter, Lemon or love cute?

A23: Lemon! I like short hair!

Q24: Are the planet earrings that Lance often wears a gift from his parents? Or did he buy them himself?

A24: He bought them himself. (Translator comment: you are so trendy Lance...)

Q25: How is Lance's relationship with his parents?

A25: It's always bad... (crying)

Q26: If Anna has a boyfriend, how will Lance react?

A26: He will die!

Q27: Does Anna know that Lance is a sister-con and has a lot of her peripherals? If she knows, what does she think?

A27: It's okay! That's it!

Q28: Will Anna come to Easton to study?

A28: Yes! (Yeah!)

Q29: I want to know the name of Dort's third-level magic

A29: Because the personal magic is explosion magic, it is to summon "God of Explosion-Vulcanus"!

Q30: What is Dort's sister doing now? In addition, is she covering her eyes because of fashion or for some reason? I want to know if she has other secrets.

A30: She‘s now working outside! Good women are mysterious! So the reason is a secret!

Q31: I want to know what snacks that eat with tea Dot recommends!

A31: Madeleine cake! (Translator's note: small shell-shaped cake)

Q32: Does Dot know that he has Ira Kreuz? In addition, are his family members also people with Ira Kreuz?

A32: He knows that he is. His family all have Ira Kreuz. I don't really know what it means to be a person with Ira Kreuz!

Q33: Is the Barrett family the only one with Ira Kreuz?

A33: In addition to the Barrett family, there should be others!

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[burnwater13]

Image depicts multiple images of Grogu taking and then eating an egg from the Frog Lady's container and then one of the Mandalorian holding Grogu up to him while he scolds him. Caption reads, No, no, no! That is not food. Don't do that again. - The Mandalorian. Image from The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 2, The Passenger. Calendar by DateWorks.

Grogu sighed to himself. The Force had assigned him a task when all he wanted to do was prove to his dad that he could trick the Mandalorian just the way the Mandalorian had tricked him with that sand whale steak-on-a-stick. Now, he had to go into the observation area of the tower and find a piece of beskar. He hoped it was something that was easy to spot and easy to move. Like a vambrace or a pauldron or even a toe guard. Some of the bigger pieces would obviously be easier to spot, but much harder to move.

Why? Because the Monks didn’t observe the star field from am empty room. They had all sorts of star charts, star maps, star simulators, star replicas, and so many books, Grogu was lucky that he was small enough to move among the towering stacks of junk and not have them collapse on him. 

The mech spiders they used to move around the palace had thin legs that were jointed and long. They could easily creep and climb around the piles without disturbing anything. Grogu had to be hyper-vigilant and painstakingly careful. It was a lot of work for what he could only hope would be appropriate compensation. Given all the junk the Monks accumulated around the palace, he was certain that they must have recovered at least one gift card for armor polish.

Grogu sighed again. They would get to that when they got to that. He needed to find the beskar in this collection of star related junk and hope that he didn’t cause any other problems while he was searching or his whole ‘this for that’ would be negated and he didn’t want that to happen. 

“The star related artifacts allow us to travel anywhere within our minds, young Jedi. That is why we are devoted to the Force. These things you do not appreciate may one day save you or your friends. A Jedi learns with every step they take, the saying goes. So you should as well.”

Uff! Grogu knew the saying. He’d heard it so many times. Everyday. Every single day. He’d learned that no one in the Jedi Temple understood how large it was when you were less than a third of a meter tall and were encumbered by a root vegetable sack as a set of robes. He’d learned that the building had been designed with Humans in mind when he had to use a privy. He learned that people thought his appetite was related to his size, every time a Master directed him to put back half of the food on any plate he made for himself. He’d learned something new every day.

“Need a ride.”

“Very well. This one will do as you command it.”

Well, that was easy. Grogu wondered if he’d be allowed to keep the mech-spider after he completed the task. It would be very useful around the palace. 

“A consideration will be made based on your efforts on our behalf, young Jedi. Remember balance is important in many endeavors.”

Dank Farrik! Of course he would remember that. He couldn’t forget that. Especially not as a Jedi. Not just physical balance, but emotional and intellectual balance as well. He’d heard that so many times. Uff. He just wanted to get this task over and done with and then move on with his day. That was pretty balanced. Right?

Grogu was certain that he’d heard a sound that must have been something that the Monks made when they were tired of being reasonable. The Monk he was looking at didn’t looked any different, but then they didn’t need to. Grogu understood that sound pretty well and was certain that he’d made it a couple of times over the course of his life. 

“Find now.”

Grogu clambered on top of the mech-spider that had been called forward for his use and took a deep breath and then let it out slowly. He knew he needed to clear his mind. He actually did need balance to ride the mech successfully as well as to find the beskar item, whatever it was. He hadn’t done that sort of thing with the Force in a good long while and it had always been something he had to practice. He was still committed to getting that gift card which meant he also had to find that piece of beskar. 

Another deep breath and another moment of internal silence. Then he felt a tug. A tiny pull. More like a string that was plucked by a soft, but determined hand. Grogu shifted his weight carefully and the mech-spider made its way across the room. 

They stopped when they reached the wall farthest from the entry point. Grogu closed his eyes, took another deep breath and released it very slowly. 

‘Patient the Jedi are. Like the stars in the sky. Wait for what they want, they do.’

Grogu heard those words in Master Yoda’s voice and sighed. It was bad enough that the Monks were giving him lectures about what a Jedi did and didn’t do. Now, his own Master was giving him lectures out of their shared past. Dank Farrik.

‘When you seek something that knows you not, good to be careful, it is.’

Grogu whispered, ‘Yes, Master’ in his head just like he had when he was an actual Jedi youngling. He hoped that would encourage his memories of Master Yoda to pipe down and focus on the various types of beskar items he’d ever seen. Yoda wasn’t wrong. It would have been a big help to know what the Monks were looking for, other than just knowing it was made of beskar. Like it’s size. Or shape. Or purpose.

“It fits the purpose of this room, but does not cooperate. It must be returned to a Mandalorian.”

Uff. Well, at least that was helpful. Sort of. 

The purpose of the room was related to stars. Finding them. Mapping them. Looking at them. Hmmm. That meant he was looking for some sort of object made from beskar that would help a Mandalorian do that. A star chart? Grogu doubted that. A scope? No. They could do that with their helmet sensors. A star finder? Hmmm. Now that sounded like the sort of thing a space faring people who like to explore (read conquer) new places might find very useful. That meant it was probably smallish. Like him. 

With that information Grogu closed his eyes again and repeated the deep breathing and mind stillness steps that had helped him get this far. A twitch. A tingle. A touch. He opened his eyes and shifted his weight on the mech. It moved as he directed it and stopped in the most precarious of positions, just above a vast pile of books and charts. Uff. This was a problem, but he would just have to do his best. 

He looked for a clear spot to hop down to and realized that he needed to use the Force to guide him. Gravity would put him where it wanted him to go. The Force would place him where he wanted to go. He just needed to be patient and thoughtful and all those other things that Jedi were. He wished he could have just been a Mandalorian in that moment. They would just wade right in, reach into the pile of delicate artifacts and grab the thing they wanted and not care about all the damage they left as they turned around and used their flight pack to exit the room. Wow. That would be an amazing mess. 

You have to be careful using the Force. Focused. You couldn’t think about what you shouldn’t do at the same moment you were thinking about what you wanted to do. That wasn’t focused. Or balanced. Nope. It was chaotic. Like a Sith. Oops.

Instead of dropping down next to the pile of items he needed to carefully sift through to find the beskar star finder, Grogu had managed to do something completely different and entirely troubling. He found himself in the middle of that pile. He guessed that he must have used the Force to move it all out of his way and then immediately rebuilt it over himself. Dank Farrik!

He couldn’t see anything. He could only hear himself breathing, unless you counted hearing the Monks say as a chorus ‘Don’t do that again!’, in his mind. He agreed with them wholeheartedly. He did not want to do that again, even though he found himself holding the beskar star finder. A victory of sorts. Now he just needed to get himself out of that mess without making it worse. Easy peasy, right?

To be continued

[just-absolutely-super]

FT Oneshot Review

Doing this because it’s been so looooooong since I’ve done a review for a FT chapter

Gonna talk in depth under the cut but here’s the TLDR version:

It’s a oneshot chapter that takes place a day before the final chapter of the series proper and before 100YQ, definitely a celebration for the upcoming anime series. The plot is nothing major or groundbreaking, but it’s a very cute in-between chapter that is full of typical FT humor, and that’s what i loved about it.

More in depth thoughts here:

First, i want to talk about the art style

Mashima’s art has always been great, and i love seeing his improvement whenever i read a work of his. The changes from FT 545 and now is rather subtle, but i can tell the difference. His girls are now more soft in features, while the men look more sharp and mature. Even the way he draws eyes are now different. I saw it during the course of EZ, but comparing Lucy then and now makes it more obvious. Here’s a comparison for people

That being said, seeing this chapter actually DRAWN by Mashima feels more like Fairy Tail to me. Don’t get me wrong, Ueda does great work at replicating the style…but in the end it’s a replica. Mashima may be involved in the sequel but he’s not the one in the driver’s seat (maybe more like a backseat driver but Ueda is behind this wheel and I WISH EVERYONE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT STOP PUTTING THE BLAME SOLELY ON MASHIMA WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS IN 100YQ, HE HAS A PARTNER IN CRIME)

Anyways, since Mashima isn’t completely involved with 100YQ, i can tell fully this oneshot was all him. The style, the humor, even the way the characters act seemed more real for me. And that’s part of why I can’t always get enthused about 100YQ, there’s always a dash of Mashima, not a main course

But this isn’t about me comparing this one little omake chapter to the sequel, so I’ll stop with that now

I liked the acknowledgment that Team Natsu (or at least everyone on the team but Erza) are not S class and therefore have no fucking business taking on the 100 Year Quest mission. And it is so on brand of Natsu to be told this and he be like, “k but imma do it anyway!” I love him your honor

It’s also on brand for all of Fairy Tail to go on a manhunt for him to keep him from doing the thing gosh dangit!

Sadly not enough Lucy T-T I know she’s not prominent because she’s supposed to be in the dark about the decision to go on the mission but still… At least she got to look fabulous for a panel with her gala dress from 545

But what do you MEAN her book isn’t selling well???? She won AN AWARD that shit should be selling like hot cakes! Justice for my queen, I’ll buy all her books!

(HC most of her sales are from the guild and surrounding guilds who know and love her <3)

Anyways, nothing really else to comment on. The humor was typical FT, and the sudden random appearance of Ichiya was wild. He’s just here for the lulz I guess lmao I just enjoyed how wacky the plot was, I missed how silly this manga could be

And the ending was perfect imo. The callback to the beginning of the series with Makarov’s words about following the path you choose really hit me harder than it probably should have lol but seeing him give the team his blessing was nice. I really liked it…

So to conclude everything, it wasn’t a big extravagant plot. With Ueda taking the reins (with supervision) with 100YQ, there really isn’t much Mashima could have written about. It’s a good prequel to chapter 545 as well as the sequel, and it’s a good celebration of the upcoming anime series

I hope Mashima continues to revisit FT independently. If he does, I’ll always be here to read about my favorite fictional people ❤️❤️❤️

[holofoiltowercard]

The Journey of The Tarot Haiku

I: The Magician - Resources

I used a variety of tools and resources in creating the book, so I thought I would share the most important ones.

At one point I purchased Scrivener because I heard good things about it, and initially I was planning to use it to create the book, only to discover that it didn't support the type of layout I wanted to design. I was stubborn, however, and decided to use it anyway because the way you can create folders and pages in it really appealed to the creature in me that wanted to squirrel away the poems like nuts for the winter. I also used it to manually keep track of my progress, and I still love opening it to go through all the folders.

To make sure the syllable count was accurate, I used this Syllable Counter to double check as I was typing down the poems. I tried others, but some of them were inconsistent, and this one was really easy to use!

I used to draw extensively and did digital art, and in the course of looking for software, I purchased Clip Studio Paint, which can be used for digital art as well as designing printable volumes like comics and zines. I was first and foremost going to concentrate on the Tarot cards in my poetry project, but eventually decided to supplement them with more poems explaining the fundamentals of reading and understanding the Tarot, so the next step was to create some digital illustrations to accompany those. I ended up learning about vector art because I wanted to create crisp images that could be resized if needed, and then went on to design the original manuscript using CSP. For the longest time I thought I would be using that for publication, but it did not have a working Table of Contents and I worried that any reformatting might take it apart, so I didn't use the manuscript, just the digital illustrations I made.

The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck is a registered trademark of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., but the illustrations are technically public domain, so you can use them for different projects and products. Because I wanted to feature the cards in my book but I only had access to a Hungarian language version of the deck (and so my scans would have shown Hungarian text), I purchased a set of high quality scans of the original Rider-Waite Tarot from ElementalEmpress on Etsy. I first used these in my project proposal and later in the manuscript.

In some of my posts, you might have noticed a Tower mandala watermark. I commissioned the design from Mixtichin - check out their Square Space or their Ko-fi if you want cool mandala designs! (The holofoil effect was my doing.)

I ultimately decided to self-publish by signing up to Kindle Direct Publishing, and there I downloaded Kindle Create in order to prepare my manuscript for publishing. This was the point where I realized that my original manuscript created in CSP might not survive a reformatting and the non-functional Table of Contents would be irritating, so I fired up Microsoft Word and recreated the entire manuscript from scratch. Thankfully I figured out how to do upside down text in it, which is how the ebook retains the original ergodic layout. I had to convert it to PDF using the built-in conversion function because Kindle Create is very fickle and will not sometimes recognize completely legitimate DOCX files, but that turned out to be for the best because I had an image heavy layout and could thus use the Print Replica option. Kindle Create is kind of vital for KDP projects because it will take care of things like borders, trim, bleed, etc. and when I got the hang of it, submitting the paperback and hardcover became much easier.

Last but not least, I used this website to convert PNG to PDF because KDP asked for the cover to be submitted as a PDF, but whenever I tried to open the PNG and use the convert to PDF option in the menu, it came out the wrong size. Once I converted it using the above linked site, however, the size was perfect and I could proceed with publication!

This is all I could think of for this post - see you next time!

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[jjflooringorlando]

Unleash Your Imagination: Why Universal Studios Orlando is a Must-Visit Destination

Have you ever dreamed of stepping into the fantastical worlds of your favorite movies and TV shows? At Universal Studios Orlando, those dreams become reality. This world-renowned theme park brings the magic of Hollywood to life, immersing visitors in the glamour, excitement, and creativity of the entertainment industry. Whether you're a movie buff, thrill-seeker, or simply looking for an unforgettable family vacation, Universal Studios offers something for everyone.

Thrilling Rides and Attractions for All Ages

One of the biggest draws of Universal Studios is its incredible selection of rides and attractions based on beloved films and TV series. Soar through the air with Harry Potter on the "Flight of the Hippogriff" roller coaster. Join the MIB as an agent trainee on the interactive "Men in Black: Alien Attack." Plummet 85 feet on the "Jurassic World VelociCoaster" as you're chased by velociraptors. And of course, no visit is complete without experiencing "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem," a hilarious 3D adventure alongside Gru and his mischievous Minions.

These are just a few examples of the exhilarating attractions that await you. With rides and experiences spanning a wide range of intensity levels and themes, Universal Studios ensures that there's something to delight visitors of all ages and interests. Whether you're a hardcore adrenaline junkie or prefer more mild thrills, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained.

Immersive Themed Lands Transport You to Another World

Beyond individual rides, one of the most impressive aspects of Universal Studios is how it crafts entire immersive lands that make you feel like you've stepped into the world of a movie. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a prime example. This expansive area is meticulously designed down to the finest details to recreate the magic of the beloved book and film series.

Stroll the cobblestone streets of Hogsmeade village, where you can shop for wands at Ollivanders, sip Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks tavern, and mail letters from the Owl Post. The towering replica of Hogwarts Castle looms over it all, housing the groundbreaking "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" attraction that takes you soaring through iconic scenes. It's an enchanting experience that will delight Potterheads and muggles alike.

Other immersive lands include the comic strip inspired city of Toon Lagoon, the vibrant Universal Music Plaza celebrating music legends, and the Simpsons' hometown of Springfield. Each transports you to a different world and is packed with details that will impress even the most avid fans.

Spectacular Live Entertainment and Character Encounters

In addition to rides, Universal Studios puts on an array of spectacular live shows and entertainment throughout the day and night. Watch death-defying stunts at the "Bourne Stuntacular." Sing and dance along at the "Shrek 4D" film with special effects. Marvel at the talented performers in the "Blues Brothers Show." And don't miss the nightly Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration, a stunning multimedia experience with thundering music, dazzling lights, water fountains and pyrotechnics that brings the movies to life.

Meeting your favorite characters is another highlight. Snap a selfie with Optimus Prime, get a hug from SpongeBob, or watch the Minions goof off. Seeing these icons in-person is a surreal experience that instantly transports you to your childhood. Both kids and kids-at-heart will be starstruck by these larger-than-life figures.

Fuel Up at Themed Dining Experiences

When it's time to refuel, Universal Studios offers a wide array of imaginative dining options. Many of the restaurants are attractions in themselves, with stunning themed decor and menus inspired by movies and TV shows.

Feast on Krusty Burgers and Lard Lad donuts in Springfield USA. Dine in a classic car at Richter's Burger Co. in Marvel Superhero Island. Enjoy a sweet treat at Seuss Landing's Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop. And don't miss the chance to eat at Mythos Restaurant, consistently voted best theme park restaurant, which features spectacular carved rock formations and waterfalls.

With over 50 places to eat, ranging from quick and casual to full-service, sit-down restaurants, you certainly won't go hungry. The only trouble is choosing which of the many delicious and creative options to try!

Create Unforgettable Memories at Universal Studios Orlando

At its core, a visit to Universal Studios Orlando is about making memories that will last a lifetime. It's a chance to bond with loved ones while experiencing the wonder and excitement of your favorite movies and TV shows brought to life. To scream with glee on pulse-pounding rides. To smile ear-to-ear while meeting your heroes. To be awestruck by the creativity and magic of movie-making.

As John Williams, the Academy Award-winning composer of classic film scores like Star Wars, E.T., Harry Potter, and Jurassic Park said, "I think music has the ability to inspire and transport us. A great movie does that." At Universal Studios, you don't just watch that movie magic - you live it. You're transported to a world where anything is possible.

So what are you waiting for? It's time to unleash your imagination and experience the thrills, laughter, and unforgettable memories that await you at Universal Studios Orlando. Whether you're a long-time local or first-time visitor to Orlando, this world-class theme park is a destination you don't want to miss. Start planning your visit today at universalorlando.com and get ready for an adventure you'll never forget. See you at the movies!

[angel-bruises]

For the lolita ask game 1,7,9

1. What is your dream piece?

Isabel OP by Baby the Stars Shine Bright in black. I have others too but I'll save those for if I get asked more~

7. What inspired you to join the fashion?

When I was around 6-8 I got the FRUiTS book. Fashion was already developing as a special interest of mine, so naturally I fell completely in love with the fashions in the book, including lolita. I spent many years as a child wishing I could wear lolita and other J-fashion, doing silly things like googling "lolita dress" and opening what was almost definitely milanoo replicas in a million tabs and then closing them.

Around age 11 or 12 I made a friend who was also into lolita and Jfashion, and we sort of discovered the online community together, and started learning more about the rules and culture and everything. In 2011 a couple of things happened: 1) I saw a lolita in my city which sort of made me realise it could be a reality for me, and 2) I went to London where I discovered an IRL lolita shop in camden where I convinced my mum to help me buy a full coord. It was ita as hell, like proper old fashioned ita, but I didn't realise of course because I was a kid and a noob.

Basically I've always loved the fashion and it was inevitable lol.

9. How does your day to day style compare to your lolita style?

I consider lolita to be part of my day to day fashion tbh. I like wearing a lot of different styles it sort of just depends on how I'm feeling. Though realistically when I'm at home I'm just in my pyjamas because even though fashion is my special interest I've gotta balance it out with being comfy when I'm not doing anything haha

[houseofspells369]

Chinatown London vibrant streets thrum with a secret for Potterheads. Tucked away amidst the bustling crowds is House of Spells, not your average souvenir shop, but a portal straight into the wizarding world.

Imagine stepping off the pavement and into a scene ripped from the pages of your favourite book. The air crackles with subtle magic as you're greeted by walls adorned with shimmering potions and curious oddities. The friendly staff, in flowing robes that wouldn't look out of place in Ollivanders, complete the illusion.

But House of Spells isn't just about aesthetics. It's about unearthing your inner witch or wizard. Here, you'll find a treasure trove of handcrafted wands, each radiating an undeniable power. Will you choose the sleek obsidian, its core a phoenix feather, or the rustic willow. The knowledgeable staff are: Your guides. Helping you discover the wand that chooses you. Creating a memory as magical as any spell.

But the adventure doesn't stop at the wand. Imagine the thrill of wielding different wands, feeling a spark course through your hand as you connect with their magic. The House of Spells not only allows you to experience this, but also captures these magical moments for you. Pose with a life-sized creature replica, grab a broomstick, and immortalise your magical experience in a photo that will forever remind you of this extraordinary place.

When it comes to finding the perfect gift for a fellow Harry Potter enthusiast, House of Spells has you covered. From bewitching jewellery and cosy Hogwarts house scarves to quirky homeware and spellbinding notebooks, there's a treasure for every witch or wizard on your list. And with exclusive items you won't find anywhere else, you can be sure your gift will be truly unique and cherished.

Centrally located in London, House of Spells is the perfect pitstop to inject a dose of magic into your day. So, ditch and step into a world of wonder. You might just discover a hidden magical potential waiting to be awakened within you.

[barnulv23]

Payback and The Machmen

Story :   He was different, from all they could tell.  Well, they were all robots...androids...things created by the hands of Men, Men who wanted to get better versions of themselves.   Cloning was always controversial, but what if it was to save humanity? Lately, Men were only interested in technology, money, and fake lives. In the stats, the number of births per year was decreasing at a great speed. Men didn't have time for futile lives that kept their ancestors going for centuries. The pollution. The animal genocide. They were the culprit, and they knew that, so why even bother getting offsprings? So they could cry at their parents asking them why they didn't reacted before ? It was too late anyway.   Those men, the Machmen, they lived among the normal people. Not really hiding. They all looked the same.  They were robots made from human's flesh. They were non-sentient. They weren't suffering. They were bland and cold.    Payback was a ghost, possessing a robot body that wasn't like theirs. He was entirely mechanical and worked on oil and gasoline. Just like cars.  And he could feel. Just wasn't showing it. They were all Replicas. And he wasn't.  Some people fell in love with them. But most were scared of them.   Despite being different, Payback and them agreed on accepting each others. This was just the way society was now, and he knew he couldn't change it. So what if suddenly, he could use their blindness to non-ethical purposes over humanity..?  

Commentary :   AAAAAAAA This is like the best piece I did like...EVER??? What is that ??? I love it. Every aspect. Am so proud ;-; ANYWAY   So, this piece is inspired of course by the Machman, by Gary Numan, or Tubeway Army, if you prefer. He was inspired by a book he never finished, to create those mysterious half machine half human things. But if you look at the description from the supposed Replicas album Gary should have released, it says :    'Replicas' began as a concept album, based on a book that Numan never completed about a futuristic metropolis where androids with cloned human skin called 'Machmen' team up with machines to keep citizens controlled under fear and force.   So of course I was inspired by this for this piece, and the guys you see behind are what is supposed to be the Machmen on the drawings, but IRL this is the design and costume Gary Numan had back then for a few songs, when he was younger. Thought it could be a nice addition to give him credits like that :3   Hope you like it :OOO

Fun facts ???    In the RP I made, where Payback is basically born from, one of those Machmen befriended Payback because he was different. He didn't have brown hair, but blond. And it seemed as he could feel, just like Payback. If you want to see the context/have the story :    "[...]But Payback eventually stopped moving, and starred at someone from his sidewalk.

On the other side of the sidewalk, was someone...that looked just like those...agents. Dressed up all same, in those black clothes...skin still pretty pale...but this one had blond hair, not brown like the others. Payback's LED's stayed red, looking at him...but he didn't crossed the street. He stayed there...and starred intensively at him...and that other guy did literally the same. -(-2-) Are ... they bugged..?   -(-1-)...are they doing like cats and just...see the one who's gonna flinch first..? -(-2-) ...knowing them...yes.  At least it would somehow fit to Payback... -(-1-)so...is it dangerous ? Should we shoot it? But the weird man started to talk, things normal humans couldn't even comprehend, and Payback clenched his jaw and crossed the street, almost like he felt insulted, somehow... Payback stood right in front of the android...awfully close...to...assert...dominance..? But the android didn't even flinched. Seeing it didn't...Payback walked around it a bit, like a cat stalking his prey, waiting for the right moment to jump.  Payback's LED's turned off. Well, if the guy wasn't even scared and was just talkative... Payback stood in front of it again. -(-2-) What ... are they doing... Interrogation points appeared on Payback's glasses, in all red with the LED's, as they went from left to right, like a message that had to pass. As the android's dialogue puirsued, the interrogation points disappeared on Payback's glasses. So far, neither of them seemed hostile or close to being hostile... so that was good, right..? Payback then slowly approached his head to the android's...very slowly...Still looking down. He put his forehead against the android's one, and as soon as he did, an electric noise occurred. Like when there was contact with two big electricity tensions, and it just zapped very loudly...actually, it was even visible : some kind or an electricity arc appeared in between both their foreheads. With that noise, -1- flinched. It sounded painful, even, but the androids didn't seem in pain at all.  Payback then removed his head, and looked back at the android, who finally opened its eyes back, after the zapping occurred. But everyone seemed fine...right..? Despite the noise and the fact it was visually very impressive...and the high voltage it probably required... Actually, maybe even more than fine : a heart started to go from left to right on Payback's glass, as he looked over the other android. -(-1-)are you kidding me right now- -1- dragged a hand on his face. -(-1-)was that- did they do the same thing than in Wall-E..? -1- looked over -2-. -(-1-)you telling me they're flirting? -(-2-) Oh god I hope not. "

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"Hmmm, I don't know... All secrets come out at some point or another... It truly is a crime that you didn't know... And you haven't finished those books? Unforgiveable, completely and utterly unforgiveable. I'm not sure I can save your neck this time around." One look. One glance at the man and she could no longer hold back her laughter. It felt like old times. Eerily too much like so, from the laughter to the teasing to the library looking like a near exact replica of the Bailey Manor library. It was hard not to find herself feeling like she was traveling back in time, only they were older and things were different. Very different. And as she watched him for a moment, she was reminded of that too well.

Her eyes widened. "Hey now!" Asli protested. Yet her smile never left her face. After all, he was right. If she could, she would take as many jobs she was passionate about as much as possible. "Well, if you must know, I am going to be calming down a bit more career-wise soon. I'm still keeping all three, of course, but... my work's going to be minimalized soon." Admittedly, she wasn't ready for that. Yet it was her doctor's orders and she was dedicated to do all she can to help ease the pregnancy and during the first, at least, six months of the baby being around. Even if that means taking a step back and doing minimal work for the university, museum, and institute.

God, trying to remember how to breathe proved to be a challenge right now. Her hands felt clammy and she tried to discreetly wipe her hands on her dress. Asli watched him carefully, waiting to see what he would do. Would he sit? Would he say it's alright, he doesn't need to know? Aslihan wasn't sure. Nor did she know which one she would prefer.

However, he took a seat. There was no turning back now.

Take a deep breath. Hold. Let it go. He deserves to know.

"Remember... Back in February 2021, when I told you that I had been sick during my pregnancy?" she asked cautiously, testing the waters. Yet, she needed to continue. Because if she doesn't now, she never will. "It... It was more than that. I, um... There's a rare occurrence during pregnancy, that happens in one out of two hundred pregnancies, called placenta previa. It's... It's when the placenta is formed lower than usual in the uterus and... and covers either partially or entirely the cervix, where the baby comes out. Making it impossible for the baby to be born without severe bleeding. Sometimes, the placenta can resolve itself. For me... It didn't. I... I had flare ups during my pregnancy, intense pain that was near impossible to control. I-I've spoken with Murat and it's possible that it's hereditary on our side of the family."

She hadn't realized she started to cry as she felt something warm fall down onto her cheeks. She released a shuddering breath as she wiped it away, unable to look at him while her other hand held onto her Magen David. "My... My dad found me in the library. I started bleeding and... and I passed out... There was just so much blood. He tried to get me to the hospital as past as he could and they got to work as quickly as possible to deliver Alex. She... From what they told me, she came out perfectly. She was so healthy and perfect." She'll never not mourn missing out on seeing Alex after she was born. Of not getting to hold her and love on her. "I... I died, Las. It was only a few minutes and they were able to bring me back, but I was left in a coma for three days afterwards."

Finally, carefully, she glanced up. Looking at Atlas and trying everything to remain calm. "I'm sorry," she whimpered. "I'm sorry, I'm so, so sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I didn't... I didn't want you to blame yourself. You've always carried the world on your shoulders and I just... I just wanted to keep at least this burden off of you. I'm so sorry, Atlas..." ||📜@atlaswilliams

The Bailey's were the first adults in his life that hadn't turned up their noses towards him, despite having every reason to do so. He'd been the charming American boy in the city for a week, but one week had turned into the three and their home had been a safe haven for him. One that he'd taken advantage of at times, but it was all for the sake of getting to know the woman who lingered behind him. If only she'd known the kind of man he'd been back then, maybe she would have left him at the bookstore to fend for himself, and maybe her parents would have never allowed him into the lovely home they'd built.

He hadn't deserved it then, but a part of him, a tiny sliver, felt like he'd grown into a better man. And yet, there was another part of him that still felt as if he didn't deserve to be standing there after all of the time that passed between them.

"It's a shame, really. I should have known that they'd have more than one floor. I don't know how they'll ever forgive me for such a misjudgement. Maybe we could keep this between us? I don't think I could handle seeing the disappointment in their eyes. It was tough enough when I had to tell Jasmine that I hadn't been keeping up with that series she'd told me to check out. This just might be the final straw." His hand hovered over his chest, fingers brushing against the thin material of his shirt as his playfully wounded tone echoed off the shelves around them. If he hadn't of known any better, he would have been impressed by his own theatrics.

The hand against his chest fell and the sound of a creaking floorboard filled the air as he turned on the heel of his boots to face her. "I'll start taking it easy when you do the same. Miss, I have five hundred jobs and want to take on one more." The smile on his mouth faded as she told him to take a seat. He'd wanted to crack a joke, to try and lighten the moment, but he couldn't muster the courage. Instead, he swallowed down the lump in his throat and slowly shuffled to the closest chair. Every single time his lips parted, they fell closed again. Carefully, the man sank into the chair, his fingers clasping at the armrest as he looked her way and offered a nod. Whatever she had to say, he was certain that he wasn't ready to hear it, but he couldn't walk out of that room without knowing what she'd held onto for so long.