#omg this addition is fantastic

[classicintp]

When I say I redefined the meaning of guffaw

Light answers a tough question

[lewisvinga]

birkin mom ! | lando morris x fem! reader

summary: everyone wondered why y/n disappeared from the paddock and stopped posting until lando accidentally revealed something grand

fc; zara janice

warnings; none??

birkin mom pt 2

masterlist !

landonorris posted on their story!

liked by landonorris, oscarpiastri, and 1,002,928 others!

yourusername: surprise ? ( p.s. i was serious when i said i wanted to be a birkin mom ) ( p.p.s. i did yell at lando )

landonorris: i said i’m sorry!

yourusername: baby said u gotta work for it & buy mama a bag

landonorris: she can’t talk yet??

yourusername: ok.

landonorris: WAIT I’M SORRY!

username: y/n said really said “walk him like a dog”

liked by yourusername!

username: oomf was right omg

username: mother (actually)

username: bye not lando apologizing so fast after y/n said ok😭😭

oscarpiastri: congratulations! surprised lando didn’t reveal it sooner he almost exploded!

yourusername: because i made him promise to wait but he broke that promise :)

landonorris: i said i’m sorry💔

username: con😭grat😭ula😭tions😭

liked by yourusername, mclaren, and 1,403,937 others!

landonorris: the prettiest mom to be 🌷

tagged; yourusername

yourusername: oh lando norris, you know how to make a woman cry 🥹🥹

yourusername: curse you pregnancy hormones!!

yourusername: i forgive you💗💗

yourusername: even if i’m still kind of angry w u

landonorris: i love you too💓

username: HER MATERNITY PICS😍

username: she’s glowing, she’s gonna be such a pretty mom😩

username: imagine the y/n l/n as ur mother omg

mclaren: 🧡🧡

liked by landonorris !

carlossainz55: how is lando having a child when he is a child himself??

yourusername: i’m going to have 2 kids soon, can you believe that??

landonorris: i am a grown man? and responsible?? and a soon to be dad???

yourusername: babe, you wanted to name our baby papaya….

landonorris: it’s literally such a cute name idk what ur talking about

liked by oscarpiastri, carlossainz55, and 1,730,028 others!

yourusername & landonorris: welcome to this world, baby norris, mama & dada love you very much 💗

username: i am crying

username: y/n’s smile omg

username: they’re gonna be fantastic parents, i can just tell

danielricciardo: so when can i meet my goddaughter ?

oscarpiastri: who said you were going to be the godfather??

carlossainz55: who said either of you were going to be the godfather?? it’s going to be me

oscarpiastri: ha funny joke !

landonorris: battle to the death!

yourusername: see what i mean when i said i was going to have 2 kids…

username: new grid baby unlocked ✅

mclaren: newest and cutest addition to the papaya army, welcome baby norris!! 🧡🧡

liked by landonorris & yourusername !

username: y/n really manifested being a birkin mom 😭😭😭

username: so excited for mom y/n vlog content!

yourusername posted to their story !

[radioapple-heathen]

My Top 10 📻🍎 'Oneshots' Fic Recs

(A continuation of my previous post. You can find info about my fic preferences and my top 10 'Series' fic recs here. And my multi-chap recs here.)

1.) Mine to Avenge by fourshadesofgreen

Rated E. POV: Lucifer. Genre: Canonverse. Notable Warnings: None.

Notes: Murder Husbands. What more can I say? This is peak radioapple. Flirting through murder?? UGH. Delicious. Obsessed. Think about this oneshot 24/7. There is nothing else.

2.) With A Coffee and a Caress by @winterveritas

Rated E. POV: Lucifer. Genre: Post-Canon. Notable Warnings: None.

Notes: This was SOOO FREAKING CUTE??? AND SEXY??? SIMULTANEOUSLY??? Also this oneshot got me to jump all aboard the trans!Alastor train. Can't say anything I haven't said already about Winter, but go read, 10/10 quality and believable wonderful progression of their relationship!!

3.) No hiding place down here by @tollingreminiscentbells

Rated E. POV: Alastor. Genre: Post-Canon. Notable Warnings: None.

Notes: I will inhale anything this author writes in re: to radioapple and this is no exception. Fantastic dialogue and characterization, as usual. Lucifer-heals-Alastor oneshot that could honestly be canon with how well the author writes these two.

4.) afternoon delight by deliciously_devient

Rated E. POV: Lucifer. Genre: Canon Divergence. Notable Warnings: Uh, idk, menstration fic.

Notes: This author is going to make a full deviant out of me yet. Intersex!Lucifer hits that time of the month and, of course, Alastor is there to assist like the super helpful friend he is XD

5.) Truth Laid Bare by pervertanarchy

Rated E. POV: Lucifer. Genre: Post Canon (I think). Notable Warnings: Explicit +. Mind the tags LOL.

Notes: ANGEL TRUTH SERUM AU???? I didn't realize how much I needed this in my life, but bless you, author. Lucifer is a Mess (TM) and a good time was had by all, including Alastor's shadow.

6.) bite the hand by @tarmairons

Rated M. POV: Lucifer. Genre: Post-Canon. Notable Warnings: None.

Notes: I absolutely ADORE the characterizations in this oneshot. The dialogue between them is ON POINT. So witty, so in character, just perfection. And then when it becomes PLAYFUL??? The best!

7.) God Forsaken by Kisama

Rated E. POV: Alastor. Genre: Human!Alastor AU. Notable Warnings: None.

Notes: Ah, hello, Alastor meeting Lucifer as a human, my absolute weakness, nice to see you again. A fantastic addition to my library of this trope --- and bottom!Alastor, my other beloved.

8.) helter skelter by nymphaceae

Rated E. POV: Alastor. Genre: Post-Canon. Notable Warnings: None.

Notes: Catch me on my trans!Alastor train still, because this was chef's kiss as well. Very fun, very sexy oneshot, would read 19 more installments of this.

9.) will you weapon your skin (feed the monster within) by FrostbiteFable

Rated E. POV: Alastor. Genre: Post-canon. Notable Warnings: Explicit + LOL.

Notes: WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO FIND THIS FIC??? THIS 25K ONESHOT SEX POLLEN RADIOAPPLE MASTERPIECE?? Seriously, strap in, y'all, because this is a ride, omg. I don't even know how to summarize it, JUST READ IT. It's so, so, so good.

10.) Lavender and Smoke by pervertanarchy

Rated T. POV: Lucifer. Genre: Post Canon. Notable Warnings: None.

Notes: AHA! A T-rated oneshot rec, I am not a complete heathen. Jokes aside, this was SO SWEET??? I love domestic radioapple so much. It really scratches an itch in my brain. And the author has such beautiful crisp prose, it makes for such an easy and enjoyable read.

[userautumn]

you know how sometimes i'll be like, "man that person is not a good actor" and then you guys get mad and start yelling in my inbox, and then i snark back because i didn't call them terrible, i just said they aren't Good? well, now we can skip all that! introducing the actor chart, where i judge hollywood's ability to act as objectively as possible and you can't get mad at me about it unless they are the Actual worst.

the rankings are:

masters of the arts | fantastic | really great | good | average | subpar | bad | terrible | fundamentally untalented

some additional notes:

do NOT yell at me until you've read this entire post

i don't make judgements about an actor until i've watched at least three (3) of their projects. in the rare instances where that isn't the case, it's because i've followed a single performance for years (i.e. a multi-season television show) or their performances left a lasting impression, either positive or negative

i'm not interested in an actor's politics, controversies, allegations or anything else. i'm just concerned with whether or not they can act

this is the scale I PERSONALLY use. as in, when i watch movies or tv shows, i am judging actors according to my own set of criteria (more below). this is NOT universal, this is just how i do things

every actor in hollywood falls into one of these categories. don't shoot the messenger, i just grade 'em

i made this on microsoft paint. heehee

ok, now you can continue

so, you've gotten this far (yay!). now, the question is, how do i judge whether an actor is good or not? the answer is, i have a little questionnaire :3

ahem.

question #1: does this actor use their full body (including face + eyes + micro-expressions to embody the character they're meant to play? question #2: does the way they act in [role a] completely make me forget the way they act in [role b] or [role c]? (to put it simply: if i'm watching dylan o'brien in american assassin, am i spending the whole time thinking "omg hiii dylan from my werewolf show <333" or am i like "holy shit, mitch rapp is kind of unhinged") question #3: does the way they deliver their lines completely convince me that they believe what they're saying or are they just saying words?

it's a short questionnaire, but it's very effective in separating the talented from the less talented. the masters of the arts meet the golden standard set by the questionnaire with ease. everyone else struggles, to varying degrees.

so. now that that's out of the way, here's the actor chart:

masters of the arts: actors such as cillian murphy, denzel washington, viola davis. these are actors whose performances are 10/10 across the board. every show or movie they're in is elevated by their presence, depth, passion, and talent. they've never had (or have rarely ever had) a bad performance and their mere presence is enough to get me to watch anything because i know they will immerse me in the viewing experience.

fantastic: actors such as robert pattinson and idris elba are on the trajectory to becoming masters of the arts. they're not there yet, but on average, their performances are enrapturing and dynamic, notwithstanding hiccups or moments that keep them from being perfect.

really great: actors such as zendaya, kenneth choi, and dylan o'brien. these are actors who, on average, deliver incredible performances. the only thing that keeps them from being masters is that, sometimes, the directors either rely too much or too little on their presence (as in, their physical presence) resulting in instances where they don't have enough opportunity to shine and thus are just kind of there OR the movie / show feels like [title] starring [actor] rather than the actor becoming the character they're meant to play. these actors have range and are very good at what they do.

good: actors such as jake gyllenhaal and keke palmer are strong. they have a good grasp on how to command attention in a scene, they know how to play to the camera, how to embody their characters, and how to take the best parts of a script and make them their own. they're good. not perfect, not masters, but good and enjoyable to watch. THIS CATEGORY IS NOT AN INSULT.

average: actors such as chris hemsworth, nicholas galitzine, and daisy edgar jones are all okay. they're fine. nothing about their performances as full pieces of art stand out even if they have moments where they do. most hollywood actors fall into this category. actors in this category are entertaining, they just aren't always memorable. things that can land actors in this category: too much comfort within a long-term role that translates into lack of effort (oliver stark), playing the same role but finding ways to diversify within that role (chris hemsworth), or consistently working in projects that do not present a challenge (robert downey jr). THIS CATEGORY IS NOT AN INSULT.

subpar: actors such as chris evans and dwayne "the rock" johnson skirt the line between being bad and being average. their acting is unpredictable and you can never tell whether they're going to deliver a powerful performance or whether they're going to leave you wanting for more. this category isn't an insult. it's not positive, but it's not an insult.

bad: actors such as lindsay lohan, taylor zakhar perez, and keira knightley are the disappointments. they're the little engines that could, but didn't. actors in this category struggle to rise to the occasion. rarely do they transform the script and make it their own; they struggle to embody their characters in a way that feels natural, and often feel like they (the actor themselves) are just going where the director tells them to go, and saying the lines the director tells them to say. this doesn't mean that they are incapable of good performance, it just means that, more often than not, their films / shows leave you wanting for more.

terrible: the only thing separating actors such as ezra miller and stephen amell from being irredeemably bad is minimal effort. visible effort is put into their characters even if the delivery often falls flat. make no mistake, these actors are bad. really bad. but there's enough substance to their effort that makes one think that, maybe, maybe, with the right leadership + opportunities + (additional) education, they could become talented one day. maybe. holding one's breath is unadvised, though

fundamentally untalented: yeah. these "actors," if we can call them that, have got to pack it up. they've gotta go home. actors in this category such as jared padalecki, joey king, and madison bailey do not perform well, and if they have a good performance, it is a matter of happenstance. most of their performances feel like they just rolled out of bed, walked onto set, and started reading lines. badly. actors in this category are either a product of nepotism (phoebe dynevor), pretty privilege (madison bailey), or just good ol' fashioned directionlessness and inability + refusal to grow (jared padalecki). these actors are an embarrassment to the craft and should step out of the way so that new talent can take their place.

[angstandhappiness]

LMAO YES

or, when bruce puts tim and steph in charge of damage control when the financial records leak

TRANSCRIPT:

TIM: no i’m just saying i know he pulls lots of babes-

STEPH: *wheeze* pulls lots of babes? *wheeze*

TIM: come on stephanie we both know this-

STEPH: *wheeze* bruce wayne is a babe magnet

TIM: i- no- *laughing*

STEPH: no go on what were you saying

TIM: i was gonna say maybe he’s looking for real  conversation- i can’t say this stuff about my dad, jesus christ, you should’ve asked jay on here

STEPH: well i wanted the scoop straight from the source- or like right next to the source, in the bedroom like 2 rooms over

TIM: you could’ve asked him yourself- it’s not like he can unpay your tuition

STEPH: maybe- *wheeze* maybe, bruce wayne is my sugar- *muffled screaming*

TIM: no absolutely not don’t you dare- 

TIM: *whispers in the background* so just say that-

STEPH: bruce wayne is like my weird uncle figure, yes he does give me money, but only because i will kick him in the face if he doesn’t

TIM: steph has been silently robbing us for years and no one is saying anything-

STEPH: guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

STEPH: you know- cause my father is a supervillain

TIM: *groan* we know

DUKE, behind the camera: everyone knows- there’s a series on this channel called ‘my dad is a supervillain and a little bitch’

STEPH: am i wrong though?

TIM: no, but seriously- bruce is just doing this to make gotham a better place- the police department is just a pile of flaming shit that also takes bribes and it’s no secret that crime has been down since batman came to town-

STEPH: omg that rhymes

TIM: the martha wayne foundation and bruce himself donate hundreds of millions of dollars to projects in this city alone- and gotham has been better for it- poverty is down, employment is up- and batman has been making the city safer, so it would make sense for bruce to help batman-

STEPH: i love the theory but i’m sticking to bruce wayne is the batman’s sugar daddy

DUKE, behind the camera: ditto

TIM: fair enough

[eph-em-era]

hey so i am so so pleased they hired an intimacy coordinator this time around! and you can tell that the actors are much more comfortable too! the intimacy is much much better!!

let's do a lil intimacy breakdown from my knowledge as an IC in training and a director just in general

(this is a long post so it's under the cut)

fact is, there's some awkwardness in the ed/stede s1 kiss, which i am ninety percent sure is due to body placement. i'd wager there was a discussion on set that was like "hey this is a stunning shot, we love what it looks like, let's get the actors in" and they got the actors in and got to the blocking for the kiss and everyone was like "hey this is a bit awkward but we'll muscle through" - cause that awkwardness fits the character arcs.

but it's not actually all that easy turning all the way to one side to kiss someone without moving where your legs are! it's weird! it's an awkward angle! - or more accurately, it's the angle that two people would kiss at if it was a very impulsive, awkward surprise; or if your two lead actors are very good friends faced with playing lovers for the first time and not sure what to feel about that (we've all been there) - there's reticence, but it fits the scene so it's fine.

(Lucius and Pete and Olu and Jim also have moments of intimacy, which for the most part are fine, and I suspect that's a combo of a) their staging is SO MUCH BETTER, b) character choices, c) different directors and d) less of that "OMG WE'RE PLAYING LOVERS NOW" anxiety)

~~onto season 2~~

for the record, intimacy direction isn't just for kissing/sex scenes, ICs can come in for intimacy building exercises and additional blocking, as well as things like nudity, childbirth or any similar sensitive work, but I'm going to be talking mostly about kisses in this. anyway!

Beautiful! Kind, lovely, tender! The backdrop is super nice too. Honestly, the Lucius/Pete stuff has really been so nice all the way along; that's great casting! Especially in S2E5, everything reads as very earnest and space is used very well.

Archie and Jim. Now, we don't have anything to compare it to from S1, but I'm flagging it cause yeah, they definitely have similar staging to Ed/Stede from S1E09. I would say there's a much better range of movement in this one, likely because they're sitting on the floor, braced against the bed, so they can compensate for the weird angle better than E/S could. This might come off as a lil rude but it's also more likely that these two actors are slightly more flexible and can make this staging work better than Taika and Rhys.

Cannot for the LIFE OF ME find a gif of their hug, but they have fantastic chemistry! despite only showing up for like 2/3s of one episode. I've seen people whining about how they absolutely should have kissed - and you know what, I would have liked that too!

however, I suspect that what happened here was that one or both of the actors didn't want to kiss on screen, and voiced their objections to the IC, who found a work around. It was likely not cause of any kind of ill will or homophobia, for the record - sometimes you just don't want to kiss people. Maybe you're sick, maybe you're feeling weird, maybe you're just not in the right headspace, but a kiss might be off the cards that day.

This is behaviour we want to encourage, btw. The goal is to ensure that actors feel comfortable and that the shot isn't be all end all. I've done something very similar, we had 20 mins to get the blocking done and the actors weren't at a point where kissing felt comfy, so we did a kiss on the cheek and a hug.

it is better that the actors are comfortable than your ship is fulfilled.

Hey yknow what I was saying about how ICs aren't just used for blocking, they're used for chemistry building? That's what they've HIT ON HERE. This is genuinely a very lovely kiss. It's deeply appropriate for the characters, and it's private and simple. things get a little more raunchy, and hands start moving, but then it's stopped, for a narrative reason, and the chemistry remains with the hand hold. It's really very nice, well blocked and well performed. the hand placement! the tenderness! it's great. there's none of that s1 reticence, whether that was from characters or actors.

I think the intimacy work, much like the writing and the characterisation is much, much stronger in this season, and that's to the show's benefit. I know we're only halfway through, but I'm thoroughly interested to see where things go in the remaining episodes. I will update this post if anything exciting crops up in the final five.

and this is why you need to hire ICs! they make life easier for actors, directors and crew alike!!

[hubristicassholefight]

Swordswoman Showdown Semifinals

Hornet (Hollow Knight) vs Brienne of Tarth (A Song Of Ice and Fire)

(Better here in a "preferred character" sense, not "who would win in a fight")

Propaganda below cut

Hornet

Technically its not a sword but she wields a needle in a setting where swords do not exist and she wields it in an exceedingly swordlike fashion so. She counts; Girlboss demigoddess spider lady. She's been protecting an entire kingdom for longer than many of the other characters have been alive. She systematically kills her siblings for being too weak. She's simply the best.

#im pretty sure hornet can beat like. anyone in a fight.#have you ever fought hornet#its so fucking hard getting past her every time i play hk i go literally insane.

#i remember getting stuck on the first hornet fight on mt first play through and bring likr#''omg the boss fights in this are so hard!!!''#like what. you're not even half way through what are you talking about#you can't even DASH honey. you don't know what's diffcult or not in this game.

So, SPOILERS

but I feel like the "she systematically kills her siblings" part needs a little clarification. See, one of her siblings was used as a living prison for an angry god and that uh. Didn't work out for the sibling in question or anyone else.

This account is itself heavily abbreviated but it's likely that any other sibling Hornet encounters will be trying to take over as the god's new prison. She appears to challenge any sibling she sees to battle, in order to test their resolve against herself and her needle - would they actually have a chance against that god?

We never actually see her kill any siblings, but she does quite pointedly tell one of them that (to paraphrase) "My needle is lethal and I would feel no sadness in a weakling's demise."

Feels like a relevant quote. In any case, if they can't beat Hornet, it seems like her needle would be a far more merciful end than what the god would grant.

Anyway, a bit of additional material for @swordswomanshowdown :

As is the case for any cool swordswoman, it's not just her sword that's lethal, it's her with it. And Hornet's needle was custom made for her - the creators have said that, while other needles exist, hers was made specifically for her to wield, and its construction allows her to use her spider silk better in combat.

And another thing that I think makes her a good swordswoman: she's actually pretty thoughtful about how she uses it. There's a least one instance where she tries to warn someone off before fighting them! At the same time, when she does fight, she seems to enjoy it - during her boss battles, you can hear her laugh sometimes, as if exhiliarated. She's really got it all, as a swordswoman!!!

#HORNET SWEEP CMON PLEEEEEEASE#shes gay. shes the only sibling with a gender. shes a spider named HORNET. look like croissant. whats not to like

Brienne

Brienne

gets gifted a sword made with the rarest metal ever because she’s THAT good; she’s simply the best

Brienne is one of the top sword users alive in her day. She's descended from a man who's catchphrase was "I'm better with a sword." Better than what? You. Jaime Lannister. Loras Tyrell. Any five given guys at once. She has a fantastic sword that might be magic or cursed and is named Oathkeeper because that's what she does; I love her

Beat like 20 guys in a tournament when she was 19. Was given a magic sword. Won a sword fight against the premier swordsman in the realm. Very swordly; Very tall and strong. Holds her sword in high esteem. Accomplished with other weapons as well!

She's defeated multiple of the top knights in the series in duels. One such knight gifts her the fabergé egg of swords and she uses it to defend orphans and stuff. Got out of a bad betrothal by dueling him and beating his ass so bad she broke multiple bones. Honestly there's so much more she is the swordswoman of all time. to me; She's buff and ugly and 6' 5" and so honorable and kind that she inspires the guy who fucks his sister to yknow. stop doing that. literally gets mauled for the sake of protecting a bunch of orphans (with her sword). also she's 20 she should be at the club ‼️

One of the best sword wielders in Westeros, the author says he would pick her to defend him. Has a cool sword called Oathkeeper. Manages to go up against 7 fighters and take out most of them,. The only true knight; First off, talking about book brienne, they massacred show brienne, the show runners simply didn’t understand what she’s about.“ She had no chance against seven, she knew. No chance, and no choice” brienne had plenty of choice but she couldn’t leave people to die. The chivalric paradigm is rotten and corrupted, but here is Brienne, the one true knight, who isn’t even a actual knight! “knights are for killing”, but here is a knight who risks her life again and again to protect innocents! Bri IS hope, she is the light in the dark that shows that things can be better, things must be better. Fundamentally an idealist: “Winter will never come for the likes of us. Should we die in battle, they will surely sing of us, and it's always summer in the songs. In the songs all knights are gallant, all maids are beautiful, and the sun is always shining”

#BRIENNE WON A MELEE WHEN SHE WAS 19 !!!!!#DONT LET HER LOSE

#MORE LOVE FOR BRIENNE#SHE FOUGHT A DAMN BEAR WITH A WOODEN SWORD#SHE AVENGED A MAN UNJUSTLY MAIMED#SHE PROTECTED CHILDREN AGAINST SEVEN MEN#NO CHANCE AND NO CHOICE

I'm going to put some propaganda for Brienne, because she deserves the world.

Some people have been quoting the "no chance, no choice" in the tags, but for those that don't know it comes from this scene:

...she could hear the faint clink of swords and mail from beneath their ragged cloaks. She counted them as they came. Two, four, six, seven. (...) Brienne sucked in her breath and drew Oathkeeper. Too many, she thought, with a start of fear, they are too many.(...) Brienne tried to keep the fear from her voice, but her mouth was dry as dust. The children, she thought. The door to the inn banged open. Willow stepped out into the rain, a crossbow in her hands. The girl was shouting at the riders, but a clap of thunder rolled across the yard, drowning out her words. As it faded, Brienne heard the man in the Hound’s helm say, “Loose a quarrel at me and I’ll shove that crossbow up your cunt and fuck you with it. Then I’ll pop your fucking eyes out and make you eat them.” The fury in the man’s voice drove Willow back a step, trembling. Seven, Brienne thought again, despairing. She had no chance against seven, she knew. No chance, and no choice. She stepped out into the rain, Oathkeeper in hand. “Leave her be. If you want to rape someone, try me.”

This is basically one of the most badass and awesome moments of the series... because here, Brienne is not guarding a King, vanquishing a great Evil Lord, or fighting a big glorious battle... this is an inn full of orphans being attacked by raiders, children whose lives really don't matter in the great scheme of things. If they were all to be killed, nobody powerful would really care, no history book would write their names.

The logical thing is to run away from there as fast as she could. And yet, Brienne decides to enter an unwinnable nightmarish battle (one where she gets her arm broken and her face eaten) because is the right thing to do. She is a true knight.

Because, in the dark pseudo-medieval world of Westeros, where the patriarchal martial system reigns supreme, there is no space for someone like Brienne, she herself said it best:

"You have a noble father who must surely love you. (...) I know he would tell you that he would sooner have a living daughter than a shattered shield." "A daughter." Brienne's eyes filled with tears. "He deserves that. A daughter who could sing to him and grace his hall and bear him grandsons. He deserves a son too, a strong and gallant son to bring honor to his name. (...) I am the only child the gods let him keep. The freakish one, not fit to be a son or daughter."

And yet, despite being on the fringe of this society that doesn't accept nonconforming gender expression, despite not being able to be named knight, Brienne is still the embodiment of the ideal of knighthood. She is a true hero, who over and over decides to defend the innocents and do the right thing.

So yeah, my conclusion here is... I think she and kiku should kiss <3

[saltymongoose]

hai salty ^-^!!!! i’ve been thinking about your mw2 hcs recently and decided to draw something for you :3 i did most of 141 + roach and könig, which got me thinking. some of the people who played mw2 did NOT play it for the plot. they played it for the men. what if the player was one of them? cause i’ll be the first to admit these men do not deserve to be as fine as they are. you don’t have to respond to my question if you don’t want to. more art is probably on the way. ty for being who you are <3!!!!!!!

Omg, I hadn't even considered factoring König and Roach into this, these are just fantastic. :D I really love how you characterized everyone in this, the jealousy that the boys show is almost palpable lmao. It seems the only one who isn't a new target of theirs is Roach, at least before he steals your attention from them too.

As for the men of MW2 themselves, yes, I completely agree; I'd say a good portion of us only gained interest in the game because of them. (I mean it's COD, it's not like the plot is very relevant most of the time anyway, right?)

Although, if the Player also had this same attitude, they'd probably be very flustered just by being around the 141 (+ König), which already kickstarts their other vessels' jealousy. It also doesn't help that the 141's group can fulfill the same "roles" that the grunts can; if you want a highly dangerous killer to protect you, Ghost can do it just as well as Hank. If you like funny guys, Soap has that covered, or if you prefer the more commanding, analytical leader types, Price fits into that niche, and so on. Just from their positions and reputations alone, they're threats to the grunts, but this is made a hundred times worse if you're actually attracted to them as well.

(You never seem to blush or swoon around the four mercs nearly as much. None of them were particularly jealous people, but that seemed to be thrown away the moment they saw just how close you were getting to these new vessels, and far, far too quickly than they ever anticipated.)

The four grunts already have huge issues with having each other to compete with, so having an additional group of individuals to deal with is just adding to that. The fact that you obviously like them so much is actually even more difficult for them to process because of the one thing the MW2 guys have an edge over them with: they're human. How can grunts, arguable beasts compared to your kind, compete with one of your species for your affection, let alone an entire task force of them?

[tavstavernofdisasterbisexuals]

I'M SORRY I-

YOU CAN'T JUST LEAVE THIS IN THE TAGS @lesbianralzarek

I just got through the Iron Throne, my heart is in shambles, I feel like I'm legitimately crying

Omg Wyll omg I couldn't get you to the sumergible omg I'm sorry, Wyll, Wyll you managed to get your father out Wyll, you saved your father

Wyll, you stayed behind to make sure everyone got out safely, Wyll I'm so sorry I could have gotten you out

Wyll, Wyll you died a hero

The explosion scene, seeing the last character I managed to get in escaping, being fully aware that Wyll was still inside the Iron Throne as it got destroyed to bits

How was he feeling when the explosion started? What was he thinking? Was he happy? Having saved the gondians, having saved his friends, having saved his father. Pleased that, even in his final moments he managed to save everyone, be a hero. Or was he scared, this is the first time he has seen his father in years, so many years, so desperately wanting to be in the submergible just to be with his father, just a little longer, just a little longer... Only for it to be taken from him because he couldn't get in in time, taken away like almost everything in his life.

Wyll, I am so sorry

(Yes I revived him afterwards with Withers but this feels too thematically fitting for Wyll that it just crushed my heart)

[anixknowsnothin]

Tell us about the show! 🩷

I WROTE A FULL REVIEW OMG

Mean Girls the Musical

The entire production of "Mean Girls the Musical" was absolutely amazing. The sets, the actors, the production, lighting, and sound were all outstanding. I was completely captivated and didn't blink once. The musical was incredibly funny, and both my parents enjoyed it, although some choreography in "Where Do You Belong" and "Meet the Plastics" felt a bit inappropriate to watch with them. Thankfully, it wasn't as intense as "Heathers."

I wore all pink because, as the famous line goes, "On Wednesdays, we wear pink."

Detailed Comments

The Beginning: The show opened with Janis and Damien at a Mandatory NSHS Friendship session, which was hilarious. I adore Janis—I'm practically in love with her—and Damien was iconic, especially with his recurring George Michael poster joke.

A Cautionary Tale: This song is a favorite of mine. Janis and Damien's voices blend beautifully, and I couldn't stop smiling while mouthing the lyrics.

It Roars: This song had significant lyric changes and was shortened. Cady only had a mom in this version. Despite the sets feeling a bit empty, Cady’s talent shone through. The play also emphasized Cady's outsider feelings through her awkward first interaction with Aaron, which was a good substitute for the original animal-human comparison.

Where Do You Belong: Damien stole the show here, especially in the girl's washroom scene. The supporting cast quickly changed costumes to represent different high school groups, which got my respect . Although some lyrics were altered, the essence remained, and Damien's desire to join the dance team was a cute touch.

Meet The Plastics: The Plastics were iconic. Initially, I wasn't fond of Regina due to my bias toward Taylor Louderman, but as the musical progressed, I fell in love with Regina's embodiment of the mean girl spirit through her voice, expressions, and actions.

Stupid with Love: This song was shortened, likely for time, and possibly merged with its reprise (still having brain fog). It remained one of my favorites.

Apex Predator: This performance was powerful and my favorite of the night. The combination of Janis and Cady's voices and the choreography illustrating the animal-human parallel was just, WOW.

What's Wrong with Me?: Gretchen's performance was emotional and relatable. The actress vividly portrayed her insecurity and self-doubt, and Cady's awkwardness was quite uh evident.

Stupid with Love (Reprise): Adorable song, though I don't have many additional comments.

Sexy: This song was incredibly catchy. Karen's comedic timing was spot-on, and the costumes were fantastic. I couldn't stop singing it after the show.

Someone Gets Hurt: This song showcased Regina's gaslighting and was one of my favorites. The performance illustrated Aaron's shifting emotions and Regina's vocal experimentation was impressive.

Revenge Party: A super fun and energetic song. Janis's desperation to ruin Regina's life was palpable, and the supporting cast excelled. It highlighted the fakeness in people.

Intermission

Fearless: Gretchen started to stand up for herself, and Cady's transformation into a mean girl had begun. Karen was purely there for vibes.

Stop: This song wasn't there I think, atleast not memorable to me, but it was replaced with Cady planning a party. (Again, brain fog.)

What's Wrong with Me (Reprise): The parallel between Mrs. George and Gretchen was clear and shows how Regina is surrounded by people who are willing to do anything.

Whose House Is This?: A wild and fun number that marked Cady's final transformation into a Plastic. Karen's cluelessness about whose house it was added humor.

More Is Better: Cady's fakeness was evident, and Aaron's attempt to connect with her highlighted her flaws. The line "You are like a clone of Regina" was pivotal.

Someone Gets Hurt (Reprise): This song showcased the breakdown of Janis's and Cady’s flawed relationship. While Janis used Cady for revenge, Cady also went too far. Damien's humor provided a lot of relief too.

World Burn: Regina's best performance imo. Her acting, the fire effects, sets, and vocals were all powerful and compelling.

I'd Rather Be Me: This song boosted my self-esteem and conveyed a positive message. It marked a huge turning point in the play. I also believe Janis used this song as an opportunity to flip us off.

Final Few Scenes: Cady visiting Regina, and only she and Janis showing up to see Regina, spoke volumes about their characters. The drug case and Cady's suspension led to her realization that it was time to change.

Do This Thing: Cady's speech about not pitting women against each other while her opponent focused on solving the puzzle was quite entertaining. Plus the topic of “Limits” being the final question was symbolic, it had me asking “what is the limit of meanness”

I See Stars: A cute and happy ending to an amazing show. I was bopping my head along.

Overall Impression: "Mean Girls the Musical" was an incredible experience, and I loved every moment of it. I officially died dead.

[wavypotatochips]

Omg more Sergio Ramos I beg you🥹

Can I request Sergio being very protective of reader when someone harass her? And then he is all sweet with her making sure she’s okay but she’s not so he does all in his power to make sure she’s fine? Thank you so much

𝙈𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡 | 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙤 𝙍𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙨

𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴: Sergio Ramos x Female Reader

[TW; SUGGESTIVE STAMPEDE, BRUISING]

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵: 2.5k

𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺: As you and Sergio Ramos have become more intimate, you decide to surprise him at a game one day. When an incident occurs that results in a small injury when you were having a fantastic time, Ramos tries his best to make you feel better.

𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: Sorry for the wait! College has been having me in a choke hold -3- I Hope you like how I represent your idea ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚!!

[Translator Spanish is used- Note that translation may be wrong.]

(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ REQUESTS ARE OPEN ♥

Sergio Ramos and you have been friends for a long time, but recently, as a result of your continual flirting and demonstration of your mutual interest in one another, your connection has deepened. As it's a crucial Champions League game, you plan to surprise him at his game today without telling him in advance. You knew that he was already anxious because they needed to win this game in order to move on, so you didn't want to add to his anxiety by letting him know you were there. In an effort to get to your seat, you excuse yourself and pass through the other fans. You don't bother to sit down once you've arrived at your seat. The guy in front of you is standing up, so if you were to sit down, you would be unable to view the field. You could have secured first row seats, but you did not want to ruin someone else 'special occasion' since you are personal with Ramos. As a substitute, you obtained second-row seats so that he can still see you when he emerges from the PSG team's tunnel. Screams and cheers break out, and when you turn to look and see people leaning down close to the tunnel's edge, you realize the team is heading for the field. You smile as you see Sergio Ramos enter the field and the team unite for a team photo for their social media team. Both teams line up for their respective anthems following the completion of the picture session, and then they take their places on the field. A few moments later, the referee blows the whistle to start the game. You join the lively group around you and yell loudly as you take in the atmosphere created by the PSG supporters.

The game ended soon with a 3-1 score. The folks surrounding you are going crazy, jumping up and down and waving their flags. You giggle as you leap with them, hoping to match their excitement because you are also having a good time. Ramos screams because he's so delighted they won, and the girls behind you scream loudly as he starts to run towards the section you're in. "HE'S COMING OVER HERE HE'S COMING OVER HERE!," the girls cry, evidently fangirling. You start calling his name as you see him jogging over and start waving your hands. The woman behind you pushes your hand away as you continue to wave your hands and call for him because she feels as though you are blocking her view even though you are not, saying, "Watch your fucking hand lady you are blocking him from seeing me." You turn around, "What the hell is your problem?" "Don't throw your arms up in front of me to block my view," she sneers as she peers at you. You merely stare at her, shaking your head before turning around to the field once more and starting to call out his name, hopping up and down joyfully as you wave your hands once more.

Ramos notices you in the audience as he approaches just off the field and beams joyfully since he had no idea you would attend his game. His smile never leaves his face as he removes his shirt with the intention of giving it to you. How could he not be happy right now? His future girlfriend is present tonight in addition to the fact that his team is still in the champion league tournament. When he gets nearer to the crowd, his eyes stay fixed on yours, but what occurs next makes his heart drop.

The crowd becomes more frantic as he approaches and reaches out with all of their power to try grab the jersey. Nevertheless, due to the girls behind you, things start to become hectic. The woman behind you assumes that Sergio Ramos is looking at her despite his eyes being fixed on yours. She screams loudly and shoves you hard, knocking you off your feet. As Ramos anxiously runs up into the stands after seeing you fall, she rapidly leaps over the seats and starts pushing people in an effort to get closer to him. Now that he is among the crowd, things only get worse as numerous individuals attempt to touch him or take pictures with him. When Ramos jumped into the crowd, the security was taken aback, but they started to weave their way among the individuals to protect him. Most of the fans are now being pushed back by security as they do their best to deescalate the situation. “Y/N!!,” He shouts, ignoring the others around him who keep clutching onto him in an attempt to draw them in his way. When you stand up, he is able to see you once more, but as soon as you do, the mob starts to push you away from him, creating a significant distance. He sees how uncomfortable you now are, and the painful expression you now have. He notices your current discomfort and your distressed appearance. Attempting to get to you by squeezing through the fans, his blood is boiling right now.

When Ramos jumped into the crowd, the security was taken aback, but they started to weave their way among the individuals to protect him. Most of the fans were pushed back by security as their hands tried to grasp Ramos.

As adrenaline rushes through your body, you sniffle while trying to hold back tears as you grab your side and battle desperately against the oncoming anxiety attack. You jump as a security guard rapidly takes your arm and says, "Ma'am, I'm going to h-." Ramos says, cutting him off, "Get your hands off of my girlfriend. Hearing him call you his girlfriend would make your heart swell with joy if the situation were different, but right now you are too preoccupied to pay attention to your breathing. Ramos promptly lifts you up in bridal style while ignoring the guard's apologetic demeanor. The guard then points out the best route for Ramos to use so that he can simply leave the stands and return to the field so he can pass through the team tunnel.  You turned your head so your face could be buried deep into his chest, and you could do nothing except cry there in his arms. You're feeling all the emotions now because the recent occurrence happened so swiftly. If you had not stood up right away, you might have suffered catastrophic injuries. Fortunately, only your side appears to be suffering rather than you being in danger of being trampled to death. Maybe it's because of his big strides, but before you know it, you're in the team's medical room. After placing you on the hospital bed, he swiftly returns to you after locking the door to the room. There is only you and Ramos in the space; there is no staff. He cues, "Mi amor, ya estoy aquí, no te preocupes... no te preocupes(My love, I'm here now, don't worry... don't worry)," as he sits down next to you, embracing you with his arms in an effort to comfort you as the tears continue to fall down your face and your breathing continues to be quick. You start to settle down, shakily exhaling and sniffling as you gaze up into his eyes. His heart sinks as he glances down, seeing your eyes moist from all the tears you've wept," Are you hurt anywhere?" You nod your head and indicate to your side, raising up your shirt to let him see your side. He detects a red spot on the skin, but it doesn't appear to be anything that requires immediate hospitalization; you will likely only sustain a bruise. "My angel, I'll never let anything ever happen to you again," he says as he gently touches your delicate skin. “I'm so sorry I did not come fast enough to prevent this.” You shake your head, not liking that he is blaming himself for the issue. “This isn't your fault. I just wanted to surprise you, so don’t take the blame for it. It was some girl in the crowd's fault anyway.” You mutter against his skin as you start to settle down, feeling better that not only is the room peaceful, but you are also with the man of your dreams. You two continue to be in a pleasant silence for a while as you start to feel sleepy from being tired of crying, and the way his fingers massage your scalp only intensifies the feeling. “Ya sabes, T/N... Solo quiero que sepas lo mucho que realmente significas para mí. Este último mes de conocerte ha sido verdaderamente una bendición, y estoy agradecida de tener a alguien como tú en mi vida. Eres tan precioso para mí, mi ángel. Esta noche, ¿qué tal si te llevo a mi casa? Déjame cuidarte.(You know, Y/N.. I just want to let you know how much you truly mean to me. This past month of getting to know you has truly been a blessing, and I'm thankful to have someone like you in my life. You are so precious to me, my angel. Tonight, how about I take you to my house? Let me take care of you.)”

"Sinceramente, solo quiero estar a tu lado Sergio, es todo lo que siempre quiero (I honestly want to just be by your side Sergio, it's all I ever want)," you say, nodding your head as you cast a sleepy gaze up at him. He smiles at you briefly to try to lighten the atmosphere. "Let's head out now then," he says as he kisses your forehead and pats your back. He extends his hand to you as he stands up in front of you. “But your team?” He shrugs, saying, "No me importa. Eres mi única preocupación en este momento.(I don't care. You are my only concern right now.)” Looking at his attire, you give him a sheepish grin. He is standing in front of you with his futebol gear on, only missing his shirt that he took off. "Deberías al menos ponerte una camisa entonces.(You should at least put on a shirt then,)" you say. One of the spectators took it from his grasp earlier when he was in the crowd. He teases you, saying, "No sé, mi amor, creo que prefieres cuando me veo así.(I don't know, my love, I think you prefer when I look like this)," as he starts to flex his arms, making you giggle. "Let's go," you say, grabbing his hand as you stand. As he guides you towards the locker room, Ramos never lets go of your hand. He was able to swiftly get his belongings and put on a shirt before leaving, since, fortunately for the two of you, none of his teammates were inside. Since you did not want anyone to see you with tear-stained cheeks, you were relieved that nobody was present. You two arrive at his home an hour later as the driver drives into his driveway. Both of you express gratitude to the driver before watching Ramos exit the vehicle and patiently waiting for him to approach and unlock your door. You could open the door yourself, but Ramos insists on opening all of the doors for you now that you've gotten closer. Because he feels that "a princess should always have princess treatment," he gets upset when you do it yourself. The moment Ramo opens your door, you thank him and step outside as he starts to explain his plans for you. "After we get inside, you can relax on my bed while I get the bath started for you. I know you're tired, so after the bath, I'll have a quick shower, and we can go to sleep together," he says. As you see him unlock his front door and let the two of you inside, you nod your head in agreement.The fact that he is treating you like this after his soccer game makes you feel a little guilty in your heart, but you also enjoy being babied by him. You both go upstairs to his bedroom and he walks into the bathroom as you walk over to sit on the bed.

You close your eyes for what appears to be a split second but actually lasts for several minutes. Sergio gently shakes your shoulder to wake you awake, calling out "Y/N" as he does so. You start to slowly awaken, rubbing your right eye and standing up to stretch. As you stretch, the throbbing pain in your side makes you wince. Ramos worries, "Are you okay?" he questions you. "Yeah, I'm alright, the stretch just stung a little." He smiles comfortingly at you, "I have everything ready for you, gorgeous. I'm going to use the guest bathroom so just yell if you need me.” Without saying a word, you quickly give Ramos a bear embrace and say, "Thank you for everything." “You know I'll go above and beyond for you,” he says with a smile as he wraps his arms around your body and kisses the top of your head. He briefly clutches onto you before letting go, "Now no more apologies…Go take a shower, you stink," he jokes, causing you to giggle and slap his chest lightly.“It sounds like you are projecting right now.” He shrugs, his smile remaining on my face, “Yeah, you are right.” You smile, shaking your head as you watch him leave the room. You two are now cuddling up to each other on his king-sized bed, 20 minutes after you both washed. You're snuggled up against his side as he's on his back and is lying on his side. As his arm engulfs you, you kneel so that your knee is positioned over his. You yawn and press your cheek even more firmly against his side as you grow more comfortable. You take a deep breath and let his aroma fill your nose. He asks, "You okay?," assuming that you have sighed. "I'm fine; you just smell great." You mutter, already dozing off. With all the tears and the mini-panic episode that had just happened, the earlier event had left you fatigued. He utters a small chuckle upon hearing your remark. While gazing up at the ceiling, he lifts his hand that is currently around you and starts massaging your scalp. You two fall into a peaceful quietness for a short while before he speaks.  “I like you, Y/N. As you are aware, I adore you. But today has really shown me how much I value you. I immediately felt I was going to have a heart attack after seeing you among the crowd one moment and disappearing the next.….” He sighs softly and hesitantly licks his lips. "Basically, what I'm trying to express is Y/N…   ¿Serás mi novia?( Will you be my girlfriend?)” His statement is interrupted by the sound of your snore. You are sound asleep and are not aware of his confession of love to you. When he glances down, he notices your softly parted lips and heavenly features. "Dulces sueños, bonita (Sweet Dreams, pretty)," he says while smiling to himself as he leans in to kiss your forehead.

[nefertittythegreat]

Rating GoT and HotD dresses based on how well I think they'd fit into Ascendance of a Bookworm

Ok first

4/10

Not my favorite Dany look, but I also don't hate it. It's pretty she looks stunning, but for AoaB, the shillouette is wrong. I love the high neck and the cutout! It's a fashion trend that I hope Rozemyne eventually introduces to Yogurtland. A great look that's a little too modern for the world of AoaB.

9/10

MOTHER😍😍😍

When it comes to fashion in GoT, you can not outdo the doer, and She(yes, with a capital S) is Cersei Lannister. The color, the cut the metal waist belt with the lions on it with the matching necklace 😭 I'm gagged! She's amazing! One point off because while I feel like on it's own the dress would work well in AoaB, but something about it is just off. i dont think it would completely work. Maybe it's the down hair 🤔

2/10

FERDINAND IS DEAD AND HE MOST DEFINITELY THINKS SHES A HARLOT💀

First, let me preface by saying I LOVE this dress. It's one of the best dresses in GoT period, but It would NEVER work in AoaB. To them, she's practically naked. Sheer cloth? No sleeves? Neckline to the navel? Oh no honey its straight to the white tower with you! The metal additions are nice, and I can see someone crafting those out of feystones. It's also long enough...so 2 points🤷🏾‍♀️

8/10

Would fit in the world but not as a dress as a woman's riding outfit, which is what i believe it's supposed to be in GoT as well. In a different color, it's giving future Aub Alexandria ready to defend her duchy. She is a fierce leader, and looking at this outfit, you would never question that.

7/10

I'm not gonna lie... This is my favorite Game of Thrones look. I think the moment we saw Natalie in this, we all fell in love Margaery. However, for AoaB, it could work with some VERY minor tweaks. The neckline is, of course, too low, and it's backless, but it's very tasteful. I think this is a style Rozemyne could introduce in the future, especially given how hot Alexandria is. She already introduced sleeveless dress and in GoT the reason for the margaery's "risqué" dress is because Highgarden(where she's from) is very hot especially in comparison to King's Landing which is said to have moderate to hot weather.

10/10

Our first House of the Dragon look and it's 🥰 🥰 I can literally see Elvira wearing this. It's giving everything it should. The silhouette is perfect, the metal additions are stylish, and the headband is too die for! It's giving everything it needs to for an AoaB dress, and I love it!

5/10

Is this list mostly Dany dresses? YES.

BUT I CAN SEE THE VISION!! Other than being backless, I think Rozemyne has already laid the foundation for this style of dress. I think a slight alter to the silhouette and some very off the shoulder sleeves and boom! we have an Aoab appropriate dress. But the belt, the metal work at the neckline, I think it would fit in very well eventually.

9/10

Just close up the neckline, and you've got a perfect AoaB dress. This one was a favorite of HotD fans, and it's easy to see why. It's a beautiful dress. I could see a noble lady wearing this right now.

8/10

This is another future Aub Alexandria dress. Again, I think for Yurgenschmidt it's too much skin, but again, I think Rozemyne will eventually introduce fashion like this. The cape incorporated into the outfit to make sleeves is 😍😍😍. This is how she's gonna show up to the archduke conference stunting on the hoes 👏 👏👏 I feel like high necklines are just in Rozemyne's future🤷🏾‍♀️

10/10

The sleeves😍😍😍 The waistline😍😍😍 The paneling 😍😍😍 She's carrying Geduldh's burden and she is stunning! For once the hair is also very AoaB which is more common in HotD than in GoT as they try(and kinda fail) to create a unique fashion identity for HotD. I'm a big hair snood fan and I'm living for this one. The color of the dress is also fantastic. If you wore this is Yurgenschmidt and no one would even guess that you're from another world.

Omg I had so many more to talk about, but what are you guys AoaB fashion inspirations? Any movies or TV shows? Are we all still in love with that Susan Pevenasie dress from the end second Chronicles of Narnia movie? Please tell me! I love seeing everyone's thoughts in this fandom🥰

[neverwalka1one]

Magnus Protocol 21, let's gooooo!

I think the starting computer sound changed. Why did the starting computer sound change? That means something, I'm sure of it.

'Complicated Immigration Status' brb laughing forever. Does that mean Jack's from this world when Celia isn't? At least hopefully that means Jack won't start appearing on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, so... small mercies?

Also I see they still haven't figured out there's computers in the CCTV. Oopsies.

Y'know, just thrilled with the idea of the Magnus Institute starting it's own Y2K drama, that's exactly what that year needed. Was the infighting over the Gregorian calendar and astrological vs. sociological signs the distraction our dear Mrs. Robinson needed to flambe the lot of you? Hmm.

Hahahaha OH GOODY MORE DOUBLES. And it seems we're going with the WTNV theme here with 'kill your double', which I suppose is better than locking him in the basement torture room... sorta? Ish.

They wanna do a Watchers Crown, do dah, do dah, gonna take the whole world down, oh the doo dah day...

There was a little cognitive dissidence listening to a letter from 1998 or 1999, which sounds like something from Jonah or Smirke.

ALICE! Awww, Alice is trying to protect her tiny shrimp from the computer, tell him to stop talking in front of the CCTV cameras k?

Hi Lena, you're still a horrible boss who should have given your impulse-driven underling some backup, just saying.

RUN GWEN!

So this is compelling evidence that I should never get a tattoo omg that's horrifying halp.

Is. She. Is she giving Ink5oul's statement? Did she pluck Ink5oul's statement out of their head and just start rolling with it? HI CEASELESS WATCHER!

Also speedrun archivist training is a go, evidently, fantastic.

Oh, its the blorbo from our show institute! Oh, they're terrifying! And is definitely eye-aligned. And yeah the OIAR is definitely eye-aligned, or some part of it is.

I so want 'Error' to be Jon. I do. I equally want Jon and Martin to be Elsewhere Innocently Buying Groceries and (evidently) going to therapy/working at their therapist job. I want these things both at the same time.

hehehehehe the tape recorder bit them, good boy, have a cookie cassette.

EDIT: Addition - Lena absolutely 100% knows the computer voices are giving targeted cases. From that I willingly extrapolate wildly that if somehow it's Jon and Martin and ? (Jonah? IDK?) in the computers... they're working for the OIAR, which means they might still be under the Ceaseless Watcher. Which.... .... ... Okay now I've made myself sad. NOPE THEY'RE IN SCOTLAND WITH THE GOOD COWS OKAY? Maybe not Jonah BUT JON AND MARTIN ARE.

[thewitchywitch]

re; pinned post on black tourmaline meme... so i have a lot of crystals (use em in spells mostly idk what i'm doing with them) how do you use black tourmaline as a ward, is it like a charm you carry with you? :>

Alrighty buckle up because I'm about to ramble.

Black tourmaline is absolutely one of my favourite crystals, like actually in my top 3.

I keep little bowls of it around, because it is incredible at absorbing the negative energy off of stuff. So at the end of the day—especially if I was around lots of people—I'll take any crystal jewelry off and plop it in my black tourmaline bowl to cleanse it. I also have a black tourmaline necklace my mother made for me that I wear out on days I know I'm going to be interacting with a lot of people, which I also make sure to cleanse in my bowl.

When it comes to objects, I smoke cleanse first with sandalwood incense and then plop them in the bowl so any straggling negativity can get cleansed too.

Now, black tourmaline is not self-cleansing, so you'll need to cleanse it every so often. Enter blue kyanite, also in my top 3. Blue kyanite is an absolute beast when it comes to cleansing other crystals, even better than selenite in my opinion, so I use them together. I have a layer of blue kyanite in my bowl, and then a layer of black tourmaline on top. You may be wondering why have the black tourmaline? Shouldn't I just cut out the middleman? I don't recommend that based on my personal experience. The black tourmaline sucks the negative energy out of crystals and other objects, then the blue kyanite dissolves that negative energy. They work together.

When it comes to using black tourmaline as a ward, it's actually quite simple. Take a few chunks of it and put them in the corners of your room, or around your house. Every couple of weeks, cleanse them however you prefer that is safe (I prefer blue kyanite as mentioned above) and then put them back. The black tourmaline will absorb any negativity within the space they occupy. I would recommend using a black tourmaline ward in tandem with other kinds of wards, and not by itself.

As a charm, just carrying it in your pocket or as jewelry is fantastic since it'll suck all the negativity you interact with on a daily basis. Just make sure to cleanse it every time you use it of course. I find that black tourmaline is perfect for helping to absorb the evil eye (a particularly nasty one may still linger though), and is a huge help to me when working with people, since it absorbs any negativity that is sticking to you. I always had black tourmaline with me when I used to work retail (and omg could I tell the difference in the few days I forgot it), and it's always with me when I read palms. Lots of negativity can get stuck to you when you're interacting with other people.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any additional questions :)

[ablatheringblatherskite]

my thoughts on ep 1 and 2 of the live action ATLA series!

So it is absolutely GORGEOUS. like the visuals??? the costumes?? THE VFX??? OUTSTANDING. CHEF'S KISS. INCREDIBLE. the worst thing is Zuko's scar and like ok whatever nothing we can do about that.

Episode one was fantastic we actually see a lot of great additions, which is COOL! like more of Monk Gyatso, and the actual attack on the Air Nomads... 😭

I'd say writing wise it's not as great as I want it to be. A touch too many monologues for my taste, especially in the first episode, but nothing too bad. Could've been better, but definitely DEFINITELY could've been worse *eyes the movie that will not be named*

You can tell they're trying to squish important plot points together instead of spacing it out across more episodes I mean especially since Netflix decided everything has to be EIGHT EPISODES. but the pacing is actually good considering that LOL

but oh the EMOTIONS. THE EMOTIONS?!?!!

the actor of Aang oh my gosh, Gordon Cormier, OMG. DUDE I NEARLY BAWLED MULTIPLE TIMES BASED ON HIS PERFORMANCE ALONE. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY HEARTBREAKING 😭 HE'S SO GOOD 😭 and he's so cute too he's so baby I'm wjrhwhrhwhdhwhdhwh

I love the actors of Sokka and Zuko whdhwhdhshdsjjdhsjd. Ian Ousley and Dallas Liu? DID NOT DISAPPOINT.

SOKKA WAS HILARIOUS we BURST out laughing SO MANY TIMES, he was so GOOD 😭 the jokes he cracked were genuinely funny wwhdhwhgd and the SARCASM especially. and HIS ACTING THE ACTING HE NAILED IT?? It was so natural and THE EXPRESSIONS HE'D MAKE AND JUST. ALL HIS ACTING CHOICES IN GENERAL WERE SO GOOD. HE WAS HILARIOUS. and other than the funny parts in general he was just so good! HE GETS IT. HE IS SOKKA.

and Zuko was so good too like, we haven't gotten to all the juicy angst yet so I can't fully judge, but so far he's done SO well. Like especially the moments he'd get really angry and also HE'S SO GOOD AT MARTIAL ARTS. SO.

BUT HE'S ALSO RLLY FUNNY TOO??? especially when he gets annoyed with Uncle Iroh LIKE THE BODY LANGUAGE WAS SO SUBTLE BUT IT WAS HILARIOUS. and YES UNCLE IROH WAS GREAT TOO, I LOVE HIM SO FAR. HE IS ALSO HILARIOUS and does seem like Uncle Iroh to me so far!!

Katara hasn't had much to do yet and much like. acting stuff or much to do with her character yet but like that's okay, I'm pretty confident they're still building it up. They haven't gotten to the JUICY bits yet. But she was already so good too.

I'm really interested in some changes, like how they focus more on the Avatar State as a plot point? It's interesting LOL. There was also a shot that showed that in this universe, Katara actually saw her mom die?!?? like omg, that's so gruesome I'm crying.

and it's true that they cut out the sexism arc of Sokka 😭 BUT BUT BUT. IAN OUSLEY. OH HE GETS IT. Like you can see he's really doing his best to keep it a part of the story, like in his acting choices, he's still trying to include the more sexist aspect of his character even if the script isn't supporting it. Like he really truly did his best with what he had and he nailed it, it's the script's fault

And I will say I'm not crazy about some of the stuff they added to Suki? like, I wasn't crazy about the whole "thank you for bringing the world to me" thing, but it's just okay LOL. She's frickin GORGEOUS tho

(also I was really hoping we'd get the scene of Sokka wearing the Kyoshi warrior outfit and makeup but sadly they didn't put it in but it's okay)

OH BUT THE CRUMBS. THE SOKKA AND SUKI CRUMBS. OH THEY'RE SO CUTE. ESPECIALLY THE SCENE IN THE DOJO WHERE SHE'S TEACHING HIM?? OH IT WAS SO CUTE. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. you can tell they're doubling down a bit more on their romance, especially since we know it's already gonna be endgame, but it's making me wonder how they'll tackle Yue 🤔

but yeah. Sokka and Suki stinking adorable I was SQUEALING MULTIPLE TIMES, I LOVE IT I LOVE IT

and the BENDING. THE BENDING IS KRIFFING GORGEOUS. IT'S SO GOOD. THE STUNTS?? THE MARTIAL ARTS?? BEAUTIFUL!! MAGNIFICENT!! PERFECTION!! and the VFX?? HECK YES. AUGH!! I'm definitely not disappointed about it. And I love how dangerous the bending legitimately feels?? like it feels so LETHAL. And there were some really shocking bending moments that were done incredibly well. I loved it.

so YEAH. IN CONCLUSION. so far, judging from just the FIRST TWO episodes... I rate it a 7.5/10

The writing is maybe a 6.5/10, but the acting for sure a solid 9/10. DEFINITELY worth the watch imo, BUT so much more enjoyable with an open mind and acceptance that it's not supposed to be a carbon copy of the show.

[reinen5astro]

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Howdy! Hope your having a fantastic day today I was wondering if you have any ideas about these placement Aphrodite at 18* degrees in Capricorn in the 8th house

- inconjunct Jupiter

- semi - sextile Pluto

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Sun conjunct Pluto

It’s hard me to understand when Pluto is at 17* degrees and the sun is 15* degrees

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Do you know what this means?

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Thank you for your time I really appreciate the response from you this definitely helps me understand myself better as well as the deeper understanding of astrology itself!

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Omg, I love using astrology to understand myself as well!! No problem <3.

The asteroid Aphrodite signifies your beauty, fertility, love and passion, similar to the Goddess Aphrodite.

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Asteroid Aphrodite in Capricorn [18*]: Your beauty shines with your properness, and maturity. You look mature, refined, and have an elegant energy about you. You have an abundance of masculine but feminine energy, and you may love a more old-money, fresh linen style. Your knees, bones, skin, and teeth may be the most prominent and beautiful features about you [Capricorn rules the bones]. When it comes to love, or your "type" you have incredibly high standards. You mainly stay away from people who haven't earned prestige, or who don't value education. Loyalty and commitment is your utmost priority; however for people to have your loyalty, they MUST earn it. The 18th degree indicates that you have the qualities of a Virgo [the maiden] as well. However, the 18th degree indicates various troubles, health issues, and troubles; in this case, in your beauty, love, passion, or fertility [there's various remedies for this however, I linked something below]

Asteroid Aphrodite in 8th house: You naturally radiate a sexy, and transformative aura in addition to your capricorny and virgo aura. However, this indicates you may experience intense and transformative relationships that awaken your inner beauty and desires. Be cautious of manipulation or unhealthy attachments in your intimate relationships.

Aspects:

Aphrodite inconjunct Jupiter: There is a lack of harmony between your sensuality, love, passion, and beauty and your expansion, knowledge, spirituality and morality; creating tension and imbalance. Who you fall in love with, or develop passion towards may be immoral people, who inherently go against your values, but you simply can't resist. You may have been forced to hold back your passion and love, because of your spiritual community, or your faith. You may have been shamed for your sensuality. It's hard for you to improve or expand in your areas of Aphrodite. You may think that knowledge and beauty can't coexist as well. [I usually ignore inconjuncts, so it was really really interesting for me to learn about them, and interpret this aspect]

Aphrodite semi-sextile Pluto: There is integration and creation, but a subtle friction between your sensuality, love, passion, and beauty and your decision making, renewal, rebirth, spiritual growth, and endings/new beginnings. Your passion and love experiences can create endings and rebirths that acts as a huge transformative force for you. But, at the same time, there is a bit of friction, it may take a bit of effort for Pluto to get you to come to your senses and change in your love, passion, and sensuality.

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SUN CONJUNCT PLUTO

Sun conjunct Pluto: When Pluto is conjunct with the sun in your natal chart, this aspect gives you a strong sense of personal destiny, as well as an empowered capacity to bring it about through the force of your personality and personal drive. You have an ability to penetrate to the depths of whatever fascinates you—becoming consumed with learning the skills needed for the vocational path you feel called to. You will also be drawn toward forming intense relationships with powerful figures, whether in your personal life or through historical study, who represent whatever role or field of knowledge you are interested in. You have an ability to manipulate situations toward your own advantage. You need to be careful of not becoming overly controlling and manipulative in your personal relationships. One of your parents, in particular a father figure, may have played a larger than life role in your development leading to a need for you to transform your relationship to their influence as you age. As part of your growth and development, you will enter periods of intense catharsis and upheaval that lead to important regeneration and self-realization.

As for the degrees, the degrees affect your expression of the sign itself. Degrees only affect the aspect itself; the reason they're conjunct is because your Sun and Pluto are within 10 degrees of each other.