#or it could just have been jeremy giving his all into the role

[urprettylildoe]

Drabble about pregnancy life with Jeremy?

Or like tidbits about life with children with him?

Girl I luv how you write Jeremy. Call me mental, but there’s just something that tickles my brain just right when a man is a ✨benevolent sexist piece of shit✨ Get me a man who enjoys taking care of me, and thanks me for staying inside the house 😩

I KNOW RIGHT!!! It's so satisfying, like when they're so condescending about it too and forcing you to the old-fashioned lifestyle. (Let's be mental together).

𝒯𝒽ℯ 𝓌𝒶𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝓰𝓈 𝓌ℯ𝓃𝓉

Yandere!farmer x pregnant!reader

♡︎

Now that Jeremy had you in his grasp, his life was nearly complete.

Nearly.

He longed for mini-sized, chubby versions of you and him, running around the house. Imagining the sight of your swollen belly was enough to make him buzzing with excitement. Not to mention there isn't a problem good old pregnancy can't fix, like accustoming to your new life.

Perhaps then you'd accept the new reality now that you'd be chasing babies in diapers instead of silly, dangeroue dreams?

The only catch is — it'd be a funny little surprise. You didn't need to waste your sweet voice whining about how you really didn't want this.

Poor darling. Who convinced you that you knew your own good?

So, Jeremy got to work.

♡

Dim light illuminated the room as Jeremy flickered on the light as soon as your pitter-patter steps pounded against the wooden floor.

"Baby?" He drawled, rubbing his eyes before they went wide at the sound of gagging from the bathroom.

A wide, sinister grew on his lips as he walked over and reached you, tutting with faux concern as he held back your hair and rubbed your back.

Sniffling, you peered up at those puppy hazel eyes that could do no wrong. He cooed, rubbing a stray tear before hauling you up from under your arms and planting you onto the counter.

Large hands placed themselves onto your thighs, rubbing up and down soothingly. "Oh, my darlin'. You've been so tired these days from all sickness."

"Don't know why," you murmured, eyes droopy from exhaustion and making his heart flutter even more.

Oh, how he played the perfect role of a worried man for his girl and how she suddenly got thrown under the weather. It was so sudden and unexpected.

Jeremy purred contently, "this has been going on for so long. It can't just be a little cold, right?" His fingers reached up to rub her cheeks, "...right?"

Slowly nodding, you watched him rummage through the cabinet before pulling out a box. A...pregnancy test?

Amidst your daze, he explained that it was just to make sure eveeything's okay and that nothing was wrong. You were too dizzy and sleepy to question why such an object was conveniently there at the right time. You just slurred, "But i'm not pregnant."

He concurred patronisingly, his tone contradicting, "Of course you aren't."

Soon, he left to give you some privacy or maybe just time to deal with the sickening truth that was about to crash down on you.

A sigh escapes your lips. Maybe after this, you would find nothing and go back to bed to sleep till he woke you up for the dreaded chores. Lazily, you lifted up the little bar and not expecting much.

Two lines.

Your eyes went wide, shaking off any sign of previous drowsiness. Shaky, clammy fingers clenched around the object.

Two lines.

From where Jeremy leaned against the door outside, he could only hear silence.

That was before the big scream came.

In an instant, he was inside the bathroom, kneeling from where you sat on the floor, cupping your teary cheeks and shushing you.

Uncontrollable wails left your quivering lips. It wasn't on your checklist to move from the lively capital to a farm, let alone have a baby.

After all, you were a party animal back there. Every day, you were out and about, living life to the fullest so recklessly like any girl who was living in her prime.

And now you were pregnant? Things weren't on your side.

"I don't understand! I'm," hic "always careful and taking the pill."

Silly little you didn't need to know those weren't what you thought they were.

He shushed softly, "Oh, baby, it was bound to happen anyway. Besides, ya want this, I want this. Our baby will be beautiful."

"No, I don't want this!" You whined, cheeks and lips red with tears.

"Of course you do, honey," he smiled, kissing your forehead as if what you voiced was completely inaccurate. "Ya wanna be a mommy to our kid, and you will be so, so great." Your head nestler against his chest, you were still blubbering nonsense but it was blocked out for now.

♡

Like a switch, everything changed.

Throughout the whole pregnancy, you weren't allowed to lift a finger. Craving something unusual? Jeremy's already in the kitchen after abandoning the poor labour he was doing outside.

Want to take a walk? Oh, love, why do that when your strong man could do carry you like a princess.

Want to design the nursery? It's all yours. He's practically basking in the scent of all those baby products.

Despite your protests, he didn't back down from the matter of your diet. You needed all the nutrients you could get, even if you did complain that you would get chubby. You're so adorable — he loves you in all forms, but some food would really help you and the baby.

His eyes glowed with happiness when he ogled at your swollen bump from under your sundress. A sign of your love, your bond together. Motherhood was a good look on you.

Running his hands up your body, he pressed insistent kisses all over your skin, feeling the fluttering kicks.

Jeremy held up your stomach between his feather-light touches, almost as if it were a jewel, which it was.

"Daddy loves you and mommy so much," he spoke to his child, "there isn't anything I won't do for ya both. Just don't move around too much, precious. Mama is tired and she's gotta sleep."

You assumed you had the upper hand, but when you'd cry because of your stupid hormones, he would just make you feel so safe and tingly, msking you bury your face in his warmth.

Darlin', you ain't getting your way outta this anytime soon.

♡

After birthing a precious and healthy little girl, Jer is quite literally over the moon.

The sight of you fussing over your daughter makes him smirk triumphantly, he won the little battle of getting you to adapt to your new life.

"I'm so proud of ya, my lovely."

He kisses your forehead, gazing into your tired eyes post-labour.

"You've given me such a great gift. I love you baby."

The babygirl would have curls just like her papa and big eyes full of curiosity for the surroundings that's so similar to yours. He fell in love all over again.

He's spoil her rotten for the rest of her life and get her anyrhing she wanted with a bat of an eye, all while praising you and cuddling with you loads. After all, he obviously wouldn't forget about his favourite.

But don't you worry.

Another will be on the way soon with the months passing.

Did he mention he wanted, no, needed a big family? It's his dream. Even if you pouted a little at the thought, it's no biggie. He didn't take your advice previously and now's he's got a lovely bundle of joy nestling in her crib. Might take your word for it. He won't.

A son with messy hair and the cutest smile wouldn't hurt anyone, right?

Oh, just the sight of you cooking in the kitchen, eager little toddlers babbling at your feet while Jeremy hugged and doted on you was so right. So perfect. So his. So away from everything filthy.

The farm was never so vibrant as he played with his children.

Even if you were caught longing at reminders of your old life, he'd remind you that "being away from all these useless things was best for your happy little family."

Long forgotten were the days of partying. After all, a girl like you was so lost till he led you.

It all did work out in the end, with you being his domestic spouse and the mother of his children.

Just like how it was supposed to be.

♡

-I had so much fun playing around with the concept. It was so cuteeeee.

𝒴ℴ𝓊𝓇𝓈 𝓉𝓇𝓊𝓁𝓎

@yourprettylildoe

[gingerylangylang1979]

Remember when Ebra's future at The Bear wasn't certain?

gif courtesy of @heardchef

Remember when this trailer hit and we freaked out?

I was worried about Ebra. I thought he would quit or maybe get fired because he couldn't keep up with the new pace. In season one he was a bit dismayed by all of the components in the chicken piccata. In the moment above there was foreshadowing that he wasn't confident about his place in the future. Things moved forward rapidly. He didn't thrive like Tina in culinary school. In a crueler kitchen he may have been forgotten when he disappeared but he wasn't. He was given space but he wasn't cut loose. People were concerned. Carmy asked about him. Tina reconnected with him. He still had a spot on the team, just one reimagined. I'm glad.

Edwin has high billing despite a small role. He's a legend in Chicago. I honestly think Ebra's the funniest character even though he doesn't get the big goofy, flashy moments. Please let him be funny again! But there is a story of immigration, sadness, and loss for him that is ready to be told. I don't think they will ever give him a big storyline but I do hope he at least gets a monologue to explain the whole thing or it gets revealed in bits and pieces along the way. Also, I think his style doesn't get enough love. He dresses like the older fly African and Caribbean men I see in my Brooklyn neighborhood. Bright colors, bold patterns, boho accessories. It's a vibe. I bet he smells good, too. And he's attractive. If I was his age...

I think Ebra's arc last season says a lot about the show and the people behind it. Carmy could have let Ebra go. There was a lot going on and he could have just saw a rogue element and dropped that ass. But who would Carmy be to judge? He was the most rogue element all season and was the weakest link at Friends & Family. Instead, Carmy still found value in him. Tina could have rubbed in her all star status and promotion but she didn't. She saw a friend struggling, not competition. She had the vision for him in his current position.

Storer saw Edwin in a local play when he was a kid, thought he was the most magical actor he'd seen, remembered him, kept up with his Chicago career, and sought him out for this role. He didn't have to do that. He could have hired a more widely known talent but he gave his childhood favorite actor the opportunity. He remembered and honored him.

I see a lot of how Storer is with his talent in how Carmy is as a leader. Carmy is deeply flawed but he does invest in his people. He could have fired the old crew from day one. But he didn't clean house and hire a bunch of Sydney's (he only needed one). He could have started with an entirely new crew when he decided to rebrand, but he didn't he decided to fast track his found family. Storer wanted people he had worked with to work on The Bear. Jeremy (his award winning lead), Ayo (breakout star, IMO romantic lead, and future director thanks to Chris), Ramy (director), and Molly (romantic interest) are people he worked with in the past, sought out again, and saw how they could build on what he saw in them before.

Anyways, this was partially an ode to Ebra/Edwin and partially me getting warm fuzzies over Storer as a generous show runner and Carmy as a generous anti-hero.

[regretful-nights-regretevator]

Alright, i've been quiet for quite a while, so y'know what!!

While i'm in the procedure of getting my shit together and work on bios, might as well write some resumes for the characters in the AU!!

Bive has been driven to insanity trying to find a cure for her lost arm

DrRetro is a doctor who's officially liscensed, but in danger due to her super-secret role in the story

FleshCousin is actually sentient but barely talks (Whenever it talks, it just says a bunch of nonsense), and trying to mimic others to try and fit in

Gnarpy is a metal singer who turned away from universe-conquest business and is considered a traitor in their homeplanet

Infected is a part of Gnarpy's metal band, and is the bassist. His illness was cured when it became it's own self. Will get back to it later!!

Jermbo is Jermbo. Ok but fr he is DrRetro's lil assistant that was found near an abandoned factory.

Lampert is an employee at Lokea (the name of the location in the AU). Was friends with Infected before his illness, who took a part of his memories with them. Lampert wishes he could be friends with him again, so he tries to hang out with him more, hoping they could be friends like the first time.

Who the fuck is Linus

Mannequin Mark is BITCHLESS and decided to create his own husband. With a lot of cement, he was able to create Wallter. All he needed was him to be sentient and alive. But how? He doesn't even know, he's looking for a way to bring him alive.

Melanie is working with DrRetro for uhmmm SPOILER reasons, all i can say that she's very poly with Mozelle and Infected :3

Mozelle is still the princess of hell, and she's gay. The end. (Her concept is a wip)

Poob is very aware of what's been happening, and tries to distract themself from reality by partying and drinking

Pest doesn't give a single shit about Dr Retro and what she's doing in the bg this time, he's just a loner. Has to deal with Poob's bullshit all day.

Pilby is a stage actor, and their mom and them are very much reunited. They're friends(?) with Pest, and they're also very aware of the truth about what's been happening.

Prototype's parts were found by Scag, and she assembled his pieces. Trying to find out about the truth behind the people who made him. (spoiler: he was designed as a war machine, but none of the robots they made gave a shit about world domination, and Prototype was an abandoned model.)

Reddy is Reddy.

Scag is a mechanic, and is helping Prototype find out about who made him.

Split is Bive's wife, who owns a resort previously owned by her parents. She is very mother-coded, as she has her own adopted child.

Spud! is aggressive towards gnarpians, and is looking specifically for the gnarpians who ruined his life, including Gnarpy, who only helped for his kidnapping.

Unpleasant is the sentient being that used to be Infected's illness. She became Infected's roommate, until Poptart mysteriously disappeared. Infected blamed Unpleasant and kicked her out of the appartment, leaving her homeless and not having any skills in anything. She was found by Jeremy, and now he's taking care of her at his place. Also they go mwah mwah :3

Wallter is Wallter.

Folly is the mastermind behind the whole story. I'll get to that another day :3

And that's it lol!! This took a whole hour to type, not joking LMAO

[bokettochild]

Hi! First off, I sent some ramblings before, and I feel safe here to share my thoughts! Your blog is amazing, to start.

Okay, so I can't read your opera house AU, though I bet it is amazing. I just don't have AO3, and when I look it up, I can't find it, so that's fine! I read your thing where it described who each LU character was in your opera house AU, and I love how Legend is a jack of all trades.

(I think it's a jack of all trades. It might be a jock of all trades.🤷‍♀️)

I feel legend, is kinda of self-conscious about his voice and thinks he isn't good enough to be on stage. That's why he mostly stays backstage and fixes things for last minute, and lets Fable take the stage.

I feel like even though Legend has been there for...like all of his life, when he saw Dusk, Artemis, and Warriors, he kind of shrunk in on his talent, seeing how they were literally crowd-pleasers. Everyone loves them; the crowds go wild when they see them on stage.

I feel like this happened once when everyone went out to get something for the play they were doing. He went on stage and just sang a hard song that not even Artemis or Warriors could do, but he nailed it.

I also feel like he would act like Jeremy Jordan. Jeremy Jordan.

Jeremy Jordan Did Bonnie and Clyde the musical and the scene raise a little hell The song, the first one he does, this great acting where he acts like he got beaten horribly, he is terrified. I describe it badly, but if you look it up if you want, I feel like that's how legend would act. He would put his heart and soul into his acting.

I feel like the warriors accidentally bullied the legend once because of something that made him shrink in on himself more when it came to stage time.

Anyways I love your blog!

I'm sorry to hear that! I have most of my fics blocked so non-users can't see them, mostly due to the rise in bots on Ao3 scraping for works and stealing our creations. If you'd like though, I can post them here as well! I used to cross-post a lot of stuff, but I stopped when I realized I could never find the fics again after LOL

And yes! Legend is the jack-of-all-trades at the Crown City opera! He grew up in the opera house (Twilight, his uncle, has been a stage-hand there since he was a baby) so he's been able to learn first hand from masters of the trade how to do basically everything there is to know! He's not as good with paperwork and the advertising aspect, as most of that sort of thing is done by Lullaby and Dot, but he's got the bare-bones knowledge (there's a rumor that Lullaby made sure he knew because she intends to leave the opera to him one day, but it's just a rumor).

I don't know if Legend is so self-conscious about his voice, but he's definitely not aware of how good he is. Like I said; he grew up learning from the best, and a lot of the crew and cast found it fun to show him how to do stuff in their down time, so he's probably got a better education in music than anyone else in the building. However, because he doesn't take acting as his main role and mostly helps in the back, he's sort of fallen into the belief that he's only maybe slightly better than average. Is he? Heck no! He could probably give the divas a nice run for their money if he was trying hard enough! However, while he most certainly has given his all to every role (he really does love acting) he still maintains that he's an "average nobody" who fills in on occasion when someone calls out sick, or plays the lesser roles when they're short on cast.

The opera knows he's good, Lullaby knows he's good, and gosh do their audiences know he's good! but because Legend is under the impression that he's average, he doesn't seek more time in the spotlight. Additionally, since Lullaby knows he loves what he is doing (he very much enjoys his prop work and set creation and costuming opportunities, don't let the grumbling fool you), she doesn't see a reason to call on him excessively if that's not what he wants. After all, he wasn't hired to be part of the cast (although whether he was actually officially hired at all is unknown, although he's paid very well).

I will say he does compare his skill to the divas, but sort of in a casual way when he's talking to Hyrule and the rest of his team. Sort of in the whole manner of: "I'm not like Dusk or anything, there's a reason you don't see my face on the billboards". I will say he's probably compared himself a lot to them in this manner though and convinced himself that he's not that great in comparison, but he's chill with it because obviously he can't be good at everything, and he's good at his job, so that's what matters.

His biggest point when people bring up his skill is always that there's a reason the divas' names are well known and he's just crew. What he doesn't know is that he very much has a near cult following and there are theories online. He's not very present on social media or anything, but their audiences know there is this one actor/actress who appears sometimes to fill roles or to cover when the headliners can't be there. Nobody knows what said actor/actress's name is, and they actually aren't even sure what gender he is, they just know said person has a lot of skill and they wish he'd show up more!

Lullaby is aware of this, but again, she respects Legend's choice to do his job, and also has no interest in throwing him to the dogs by releasing his name if he doesn't want her too. She wants him to have a normal life, thank you, not get hounded by media and fans like some of her staff are.

His skill is totally comparable to Jeremy Jordan though! Absolutely love that idea (and the idea that maybe he sounds like him too!)

As for the whole Warriors suggestion, I think they both tease each other back and forth a lot. Warriors is a good few years older, so he isn't mean with it, but considering their dynamic, it's not too far out there to suppose that maybe he once teasingly commented on Legend's singing skill with the intent of implying it was good, but Legend (pessimist that he is) assumed it was negative. In which case, he probably is a bit self-conscious about it sometimes, although it's less noticeable. It'd be more like he doesn't sing as loudly while working if he hears Wars nearby, and gets touchy when the diva talks about his skills. Wars isn't a jerk though, so he probably is clueless about the mix-up.

With all this in mind though, I can totally see the main story (when I do actually write it, LOL) featuring Legend as that sidelined, super-star-level nobody who teaches our lead (Hyrule) how to absolutely wow the crowds. Would he know why Hyrule asked him? No. He probably assumes Rule just asked the guy he actually knows, that and the divas are unapproachable or smth, or maybe because Legend's been here a while. Man has no clue, but he will help Hyrule to the best of his abilities!

[fivenightsatfreddysfanfiction]

The Shadow He Cast

Gregory and Damien talk about Mike Schmidt, the person, rather than the data Afton managed to collect.

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Damien opened the door to the workshop, looked down at Gregory’s beaming expression, then promptly closed the door again.

“Hey! Rude! What if I’m a paying customer?! I could totally leave a bad review for this!” Gregory yelled through the wood. He shifted in place, bouncing on his heels so his backpack bounced with him. In fairness, he expected a reaction like that after what he did. He would have done the same if the roles were reversed, him guarding a building and its contents and a punk kid showing up with a grin to pester him.

..Or maybe he already had? Kinda felt like it, now that he thought about it.

Gregory grimaced a little, shoving the uncertainty of weird nostalgia into the back of his mind as a faint headache began creeping up. He’d been having more and more of those lately and his headaches had been mostly going away or not been as painful. Just not fun getting more nervous about what it could all mean.

The door opened again in the brief moments he’d been thinking as Damien looked down at him in exasperation. “And are you a paying customer?” he asked dryly.

“No, but can I come in anyway? I wanted to ask you something,” Gregory told him and Damien scowled.

“No, you’re not getting access to the Afton Files, not after grabbing copies when we weren’t looking,” he scolded, fists on his hips, “That’s extremely dangerous! If you’re found with that info on you, that’ll give Afton Robotics a new reason to come after you! Plus, you betrayed our trust by taking those copies without asking.”

Yeah, he expected that too. Gregory swallowed hard, trying to not break into tears at hearing the words out loud. “I.. I know. I’m.. sorry I did that,” he managed to get out, twisting his fingers in his hands, “I needed those files, but you’re right; I should have at least asked. Mr. Fitzgerald printed stuff out for me last time I asked but.. I didn’t know if he’d give me all of those files, cuz he said he was taking information out of the other ones he gave me and I needed all of those ones I copied.”

“You don’t need the complete files,” Damien stressed through his teeth, eyes narrowing, “The stuff in those files, the things William Afton did, his whole family.. that’s not something you show to a kid!”

Gregory inhaled deeply, then very slowly exhaled, not so much a sigh but an attempt to let go of the tight grip he had on his fears just enough to get help from someone closer to the point of time that mattered most. That would probably be able to explain things to him and wasn’t Mr. Fitzgerald.

“What if.. I’m not.. just a kid?” he asked carefully, shoulders rising as he huddled in place.

Damien blinked a few times with a confused look before his eyes widened, blood seeming to drain from his face and giving him a more blanched complexion.

“Can I.. come in and talk?” Gregory asked again, softer this time.

Damien opened the door fully and stepped aside.

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A can of soda was set on the table in front of him and Gregory watched a drop of condensation gather and start trailing down the can. He wondered what it’d be like, to just empty his head and slide down into a puddle like that drop, just exist like that with no thoughts, no cares.

He reached out to wipe the water away and open the can before he could start feeling too envious of the droplet.

“So, what did you want to talk about?” Damien asked cautiously, a pink sports drink in front of himself, “Do you want me to get Jeremy in on this too?”

“No, I don’t wanna bother Mr. Fitzgerald about it, just in case I’m spinning wild shit,” Gregory replied with a shake of his head. He drummed his fingers against the soda can, letting his thoughts whirl. Where to start? How to start? Why was it so hard to grab onto an idea now when before he could just set a goal and run for it with no hesitation?

When the silence stretched on, Damien spoke up again. “What did you mean when you said you might not be just a kid?” he asked hesitantly.

Gregory pursed his mouth into a thin line as he sifted through his thoughts to follow that one. It was something at least. May as well start walking towards that, however slow he may go.

“I’ve been remembering.. or feeling.. things that I don’t really know are mine,” he said, picking his words with the same care as he took with tiptoeing around S.T.A.F.F. bot patrol routes. “I thought that Afton lady only uploaded William Afton’s knowledge of animatronics and programming and research stuff into my head,” Gregory went on and twisted his fingers in his hands again, “but what if she uploaded other stuff too? Like, I dunno, memories? Experiences?”

Damien blinked rapidly at him, opened his mouth, closed it, then sighed heavily, closing his eyes as tension bled from his shoulders. He sat like that for a moment before opening his eyes again, the dark brown color warm and rueful. “Sorry, was expectin’ you to say something else but I really read the room wrong,” he said and sat back, folding his arms over his chest.

 “If she did upload memories, then she did a really shit job of it. Vincent’s been through your dreams plenty of times and dreams are basically a state of processing or displaying memories,” he went on and gestured towards Gregory. “But he hasn’t come across any memories that have the same feeling as William Afton’s Remnant. There was just that one Vanny figure and the odd endo, but those were Remnant coding implanted to try and continue scrubbing your personality from your soul.”

“But what about that nightmare I’d been having?” Gregory whined. He hated it; the covered statues were mostly the same except for the one leaning over his head. It now had a face painted on that looked like that stupid Puppet at Circus Baby’s and it pissed him off to know that the real thing wasn’t giving him directions to the last relic.

“Vincent said it didn’t have any negative Remnant in it and it didn’t feel like an illusion or something that came from outside yourself, so it has to be your own memory,” Damien explained, reaching out to get his own drink for a sip, “He’s not sure what the memory could be cuz all that symbolism and metaphor stuff covering it isn’t false so he can’t just pull it apart like a fake memory or a deception. He needs information about what went on at the time the memory was made to decipher the scene and tell you what’s actually happening.”

“Why can’t he just tell me now?” He felt like flipping the table or screaming and stomping, both things he couldn’t do because he was both too small and not willing to mess up things with the only animatronic engineers who could work on Freddy. Still, lack of answers coming easily didn’t serve to make him feel better about everything.

“He needs more context for why you dreamed the way you did,” Damien replied with a puzzled frown, shifting in his chair. “Kid, you dreamed you were put into a golden coffin and shadow monsters attacked Sydney. Nobody knows where the hell a golden coffin would be and there wasn’t anything attacking Sydney at any point for as long as we’ve known him. Well, unless you count us chasing after him in that rescue.”

“What about Mr. Fitzgerald being in my dream?” Gregory pressed, pouting as he grew more annoyed by what was looking like another dead end. Damien shrugged, pulling out a small mechanized cube from his pocket and fiddling with the tiny knobs and switches on it as he looked aside at the workshop’s office.

“Dunno. Ven said that Vincent said he called Jeremy about it and asked if he had some ideas on what the coffin and statues could be, but Jeremy hasn’t called back about it except to ask me to run the shop for a few days cuz he wasn’t feeling well,” he answered and sighed, brows furrowed, “Hope he’s okay. Faith said he wasn’t really talking to her when she brought him some soup to help.”

“Well, how do you guys know that that dream really is based on a memory of mine if I don’t remember that context?” Gregory asked, trying a different approach. If the memory didn’t come from William Afton, which was good because that guy was batshit crazy and he wanted none of that near him, then how was everyone so sure it was his? What if it came from someone else and also uploaded into his brain? That animatronic knowledge came from William Afton, but Vincent never felt it as negative, weird. “And if Vincent can tell if something came from Remnant code or from William Afton, how come he didn’t say or do anything about the animatronic stuff in my head?”

“Knowledge and information is neutral,” Damien told him with a small frown, “It’s just there. They can have positive or negative effects based on how they’re used by the person with that knowledge. It’s like how a gun or a knife isn’t inherently ‘evil’ until they’re used by a person to do bad things. A person’s intention and emotions are channeled through how those things are used.” He traced a circle in the air with a finger. “Like the difference between a chef using a knife to chop vegetables and a murderer using it to kill.”

So if Gregory used William Afton’s knowledge to bring back the Fazband better and helped others with it, then he could make a positive effect with it instead of the negative the Afton lady wanted? He turned that over in his mind. Sounded good to him, and he liked the idea of taking Afton’s shit and using it to help people and not whatever the hell that family was planning.

“As for the memory bit, the fact that it’s still pretty broken up either means that it came from before your Remnant was being scrubbed of memories and personality, or Elizabeth uploaded stuff and then started scrubbing,” Damien told him with a roll of his eyes, “which is fucking stupid if she wanted to help William’s memories rebuild in you.” His thumb kept flicking a switch on the cube and Gregory drummed his fingers on the tabletop to try and stop himself from turning his focus on it. “So best bet is it’s a memory from you before she started her experiments because she wouldn’t risk William’s memories before you were ‘ready’ to be taken over by him.”

That sounded about the same as what Gregory had figured, but it still made the realization more sour, considering the feeling he had in that dream. That awful feeling of vindication; if Panther had been such a bad guy, then wouldn’t it have been better to just arrest him and put him in jail, or if he had to die, then at least make it quick and humane? Why do what the shadow monsters did? How did that make anything better?

“You don’t look happy to know you’re getting back a memory of your past self,” Damien remarked cautiously, tapping the lid of his half-emptied sports drink bottle.

“Cuz I don’t like what it says about the ‘me’ from the past,” Gregory muttered and downed the last of his soda before crushing the can between his hands.

Damien’s eyebrows lifted at the action.

“Can I ask about something else?” Gregory went on, looking up at him. Damien was pretty close with Mr. Fitzgerald, so maybe he could be a good second source of info? “I was reading through the files I got, but all it had was, like, data and records about Mr. Schmidt,” he said and tilted his head. “But I wanna know about what he was like as a person. I’ve heard stuff but what was he really like? Have you met him? You hang around Mr. Fitzgerald a lot.”

“Yeah, I knew Mike since I was in college,” Damien replied, reaching out to collect the crushed can Gregory was playing with and dropping his cube in its place. Gregory immediately grabbed for the toy and fiddled with the switches to soothe the itch to mess with them, then set it back down. “If you wanted to know about him, why didn’t you ask Jeremy?”

“The few times I did, he looked really sad about it and I didn’t wanna bring up more grief for him,” Gregory returned and Damien nodded in agreement.

“They were very close,” he said and settled back in his chair, lifting his legs to rest them on the table as he looked skyward, “Okay, so Mike Schmidt, huh? He’s basically a legend among the Guards; survived just about anything being thrown at him, waves of animatronics coming at him but as long as he had control of the camera system watching them, he pretty much could stay out of their reach for hours on end.” Damien grinned and Gregory put a hand to his FazWatch under the table. “He was an asshole but his heart was genuinely good. Couldn’t stand when a kid was upset, didn’t always know the best way to cheer them up but he made efforts to make ‘em feel better. Judged people by their actions and stood up for those who couldn’t. Got into way more fights than he should’ve but what can ya do when he gets pissed off at the drop of a hat?”

“He sounds like.. just a guy,” Gregory remarked quietly, briefly lowering his gaze to the table.

“Well, yeah, he was. Medical marvel, living without his frontal lobe, and working six hours a night for a crappy check. Just trying to live like anyone else through his determination to have a decent life with his girlfriend.” Damien gestured at the desk with Jeremy’s photo of his adoptive family and Gregory looked that way, discomforted by the image of the man in his beanie surrounded by his wife and kids.

“Sure, he was haunted by the ghost of the 5th Child and she helped him a ton on the night shift, but other than whatever she loaned him in the way of abilities, Mike’s strength was all his own,” the man went on to explain with a smirk, “That’s why the curse that manifested in him thanks to all the Fazbear shit was called Strength to Survive.”

“Oh! That!” Gregory sat up in excitement; that was something else he wanted to know about. The thing that the Afton lady was potentially after! What exactly was this curse? “What’s the deal with that? What does Strength to Survive do?”

Damien moved suddenly, leaping to his feet and pacing around while Gregory jumped in his chair, wide eyes following him around the workshop.

“Strength to Survive... In the most basic possible description, it’s a curse that gave Mike functional immortality. When I said he could survive pretty much anything thrown at him, I meant he literally survived through shit that would kill anyone else on the spot. There were very few things that could happen to him or situations where it couldn’t overcome something that could put him at a point of death,” the man declared in an awed tone, “Injuries that would put the rest of us down and out for the count, Mike would just power through. Superman, without the everything-proofness and with a lot more spite and cynicism.”

Definitely sounded like something Elizabeth Afton would have tried to get her hands on to put in him so crazy old William wouldn’t be as easy to kill again. Gregory tried not to grimace at the idea. “Um, can anyone else use it?” he asked with a tilt of his head.

Damien paused, mouth pursed as he seemed to consider it. “I want to say no, because the curse is based entirely on Mike’s natural strength and will,” he began and shifted on his feet, “but Jonathan’s been piping up that the Marionette had managed to siphon some of Mike’s Remnant and curse to give out to the ghost kids. It strengthened their hold on their memories so they stopped degrading over time, otherwise they’d probably have turned out just as batshit as Emelia Afton or.. some other ghosts.” He looked distant, as if listening to something far off, then frowned deeply. “Hang on, what do you mean ‘that’s not the only curse he has’?!”

An uncomfortable sensation crawled over Gregory’s skin at that. More than one curse? Six did say he didn’t want the Aftons to get Strength to Survive and one other thing. What was it? Life, something...

“Oh my god, dumbass old man fused the original Warmth of Life into Mike’s soul with Strength to Survive,” Damien groaned, slumping in place, “So if Elizabeth had managed to get hold of Mike back then, we’d all be royally fucked?!”

“That.. doesn’t sound good,” Gregory chimed in warily. That sounded like what Six was warning him about. But why warn him if Mr. Schmidt had passed away? Didn’t that mean the curses stopped working? “What’s that one do?”

“Warmth of Life was Jeremy’s curse, constant self-healing and able to give Remnant to others to heal them without taking over their souls,” Damien explained with a harsh sigh, “He’s got a weaker version of it now so he can only heal himself, but the original was strong enough to help him recover faster from getting stuffed in suits and could restore lost Remnant, or patch it if there’s damage. Couldn’t bring back the memories, but could give a new ‘canvas’ for new memories to write to in the soul.” He lifted both hands and brought them together, palm to palm. “Separately, very powerful curses, but put together like that? Yeah, that’s pretty much as true immortal as you can get; even if the body somehow fails, that soul would still surpass death and either reincarnate on demand or just take over a new body through sheer force. Guess Mike didn’t know that, since a year and a day after he gave up Six he passed away with his wife peacefully.”

“So, the curses are gone then?” Gregory asked dubiously and Damien shrugged, sliding his hands into his pockets.

“Seems like it. Mike gave Six back to me, but he didn’t come with any form of the original Strength to Survive or Warmth of Life. Without Six, the curses likely went dormant, which is how Mike was able to pass away,” he answered and sighed softly. “If he didn’t reincarnate, and his Remnant has been messed with enough that he’s pretty much guaranteed to, then we gotta assume those curses are gone for good.”

So then why was Six so up in arms over Gregory collecting Mike’s stuff when none of it had anything to do with those curses? “You couldn’t put them on things? Like Knife Lady and Freddy?” he pointed out.

“Maybe back when they were separate and just kinda piggybacking on Mike and Jeremy’s souls,” Damien chuckled, “Not after they got fused to Mike’s soul. They’re part of his Remnant, so when he went, he took them both with him.” He tilted his head, a faintly suspicious look to his eyes. “Why so much curiosity over Mike and his curses? Was Elizabeth really looking into him?” he asked in return.

“Like I said, his picture was on her monitor when I made my escape from her lab,” Gregory replied with a dismissive gesture of one hand, looking away from Damien, “If she was planning to bring back Old Man Afton in me, she probably wanted a way to make sure he wouldn’t die again so easy. She probably didn’t know about these curses, but she’d probably know about him being the Bite of ‘87 Survivor and think something about him helped him live through it.”

That sounded reasonable enough to pass, right? He did remember server racks somewhere in the Pizzaplex, lit up with the flow of information, images of people he didn’t know until now flashing rapidly on monitors. Was that during one of his failed escape attempts? Trying to recall anything more around that moment made his head hurt and he narrowed his eyes at the sudden pressure in his skull.

“I wondered if she somehow learned about Strength to Survive or Warmth of Life, but maybe not,” Damien relented, seeming to relax a lot more, “It’s not exactly something you can scan for. There’s tech to detect and collect Remnant, but not to identify curses and their effects.” He tilted his head and Gregory could feel that sharpness to his look hadn’t fully gone away. “Was that all you wanted to know about Mike? What he was like, the curses he had.. I don’t see why you’d be so interested in the guy when Elizabeth can’t get to him or those curses. Like, yeah he’s pretty legendary, but he’s still gone. We miss him, but we gotta move forward and deal with shit ourselves. It’s what he would’ve wanted, I believe.”

Gregory nodded. It was the same line of thought he had when it came to dealing with Fazbear Entertainment and Afton Robotics. These guys had so many years to deal with their shit and so far did fuck-all about them. Nice people, but unreliable when he wanted to put an end to the bullshit once and for all. So he’ll have to do it himself.

Well, not entirely by himself. Cassie and Oswald and Freddy’s faces came to mind, along with the memory of those hard drives safely stored away in his room, waiting for the final one to join them. Waiting for him to get a grip on Afton’s knowledge and use it to bring the Fazband back on his side.

“Yeah, I understand,” he finally said solemnly and nodded, “Thanks, Mr. Woods. I think I needed to hear that.”

Damien grinned at him, wide and mischievous. “Well, that’s good to hear, kiddo! Don’t worry, we’ll get those companies sooner or later. Just leave it to us!” he declared and laughed as Gregory hopped out of his chair.

“I guess I should get home now. Hey, I hopped a bus to get here but I dunno if there’s one that’ll take me back, so could you call Vanessa to come pick me up?” he asked, making his eyes as wide and innocent as he could.

“Sure, but only if you come to the front with me,” Damien replied with a knowing smirk, “Fool me once and all that shit.”

Gregory stuck his tongue out at him but dutifully walked alongside him to the front of the workshop. He could always bug them for another look at the Files if he really needed something else but for now, this was good. His memories were weird but they were all his own, and Mike’s power was well out of reach of those crazy Aftons under the Pizzaplex.

Now all he had to do was figure out what those memories actually were and maybe he could actually get somewhere with pinning down who he really was before he had to become ‘Gregory Afton’.

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Astrid Lensherr-Walsh

Name: Astrid Lensherr-Walsh

Age: 18 (varies depending on the rp)

Birthday: December 6th

Parents: Cole Lensherr & Jeremy Walsh

Backstory:

Astrid's life began with a tragic loss, as her biological mother passed away shortly after her birth. Her biological father, devastated and emotionally shattered, tried to care for her but ultimately realized he couldn't provide the stability she needed. He feared that his grief might harm her, leading to the difficult decision to place her up for adoption. However, Astrid didn’t have to wait long for a family—six months later, she was adopted by Cole Lensherr and Jeremy Walsh, who became her true parents in every sense.

From the beginning, Astrid was the bridge between two very different men. Cole, haunted by the abusive parenting of his foster father, was reluctant to become a father himself, afraid of repeating the past. Jeremy, on the other hand, had always dreamed of having a family, and his persistence and love eventually convinced Cole that they could raise Astrid together. Jeremy’s reassurance that Cole’s past experiences taught him how not to act as a parent helped calm his fears. Cole, though uncertain, felt a part of himself deeply wanting the connection and the chance to build something he never had.

When they brought Astrid home, it was an emotional turning point for both of them. Cole, especially, felt an indescribable connection to Astrid, an almost primal need to protect her from all harm. In many ways, Astrid was Cole’s second chance at giving the love and protection he had been denied. He swore to himself that she would never feel the loneliness or pain he endured.

Growing up, Astrid quickly became the center of their world, and her childhood was filled with love from not just her fathers but also a large extended family. Cole, the indulgent parent, would let her get away with almost anything, often spoiling her with gifts and granting her more freedom than Jeremy liked. Jeremy, the more grounded and responsible one, balanced out Cole’s permissiveness by teaching Astrid about accountability, respect, and making the right choices. The lessons were not lost on Cole, either—he often found himself learning right alongside his daughter. It was clear that Astrid was not just shaping her own future but also helping Cole heal from his past.

Astrid’s extended family played a massive role in her life. Her uncles and aunts adored her, often going out of their way to spend time with her and shower her with affection. Liane and Ethan were always buying her extravagant toys and clothes, making her feel like royalty. Mia and Nikolai spent hours watching Disney movies with her, sharing in her love for stories of adventure and magic. Rick’s ability to shift into his wolf form turned playtime into a magical, thrilling experience for her as a child, while Luna would strum her guitar and fill the house with music. Roch and Michelle taught Astrid the art of self-defense, despite her lack of powers. They were adamant that she could still be strong and capable without them, and Astrid took to these lessons with enthusiasm, becoming skilled with various weapons.

Despite being surrounded by love, Astrid’s teenage years brought with them a subtle shift. She began to retreat into herself, spending long hours alone in her room, immersed in books, drawing, and music. The vibrant holidays and family gatherings she had once loved now felt overwhelming, and while she still cared deeply for her family, Astrid needed space to figure herself out. It wasn’t that she stopped loving them—she just felt more comfortable in her own company, a feeling Cole understood well. Having gone through his own struggles with isolation, Cole gave Astrid the freedom to explore her solitude, always reminding her that he was there for her if she needed him. Jeremy, while more anxious about her emotional distance, respected her boundaries and tried to trust that Astrid would come to them when she was ready.

Astrid’s social circle was small. The only people she really talked to outside of her parents were her cousins, Joshua, Darelene, and Margot, Bella, George and Georgia, and Riley and Dylan. Though she was quiet and reserved, Astrid had a soft spot for babysitting her younger cousins, finding joy in their innocent energy and curiosity. Despite her more introspective nature, she loved spending time with them, feeling protective and responsible, much like her father Cole had felt toward her.

Astrid’s quiet teenage rebellion wasn’t one of defiance, but rather introspection. She wasn’t lashing out or pushing boundaries—she was simply trying to find her own identity in a large, vibrant family. There were moments when she felt like she didn’t quite fit, especially without powers, but her family’s love and support kept her grounded, even when she felt like pulling away.

Personality:

Astrid is a mix of quiet introspection and gentle strength, shaped by both her experiences and the influences of her parents, Cole and Jeremy. On the surface, she comes off as reserved and introverted, preferring solitude over socializing. She’s the type of person who enjoys spending long hours with a book or sketchpad, getting lost in her thoughts and her art. This quietness isn't due to shyness or insecurity—Astrid knows who she is, but she finds peace in her own company. She values her alone time as a way to recharge and reflect, especially given the large, energetic family she’s a part of.

In many ways, Astrid is emotionally mature beyond her years. From a young age, she understood that love can come in many forms, whether it was the protective, slightly overindulgent love from Cole or the steady, guiding hand of Jeremy. She’s always had a deep sense of empathy, often picking up on the emotions of those around her and responding with quiet support. Astrid doesn’t need to speak loudly or offer grand gestures to show she cares—her presence alone is often enough for her family and friends to feel understood. This makes her a great listener and someone people feel comfortable confiding in, even if she isn’t quick to open up about her own feelings.

Astrid’s sense of independence is strong. As much as she loves her family, she values having her own space and identity. Growing up without powers in a family of powerful figures has given her a deep determination to prove herself. She doesn’t rely on any supernatural abilities to define her; instead, she’s become highly skilled in practical areas like self-defense, strategy, and problem-solving. Her aunts Roch and Michelle taught her how to handle herself in combat situations, and while she isn’t aggressive by nature, Astrid is capable and confident when it comes to defending herself or her loved ones.

Despite her calm exterior, Astrid has a streak of stubbornness, especially when it comes to her autonomy. She doesn’t like being pushed into things or told what to do, preferring to figure things out on her own. This can sometimes lead to quiet rebellion, where she withdraws rather than confronts issues head-on. It’s not that she’s afraid of conflict—she just prefers to handle things on her own terms and in her own time. Astrid doesn’t like to feel pressured, and this can sometimes cause tension between her and her family, especially with Jeremy, who worries more about her emotional well-being than Cole does.

Underneath her reserved nature, there’s a subtle but sharp wit. Astrid may not be the most talkative person in the room, but when she does speak, her words often carry weight. She has a dry sense of humor, and while she may not be as outwardly sarcastic as her father Cole, she shares his ability to make pointed observations or drop a quick, clever remark when the moment calls for it.

Her relationships with others are meaningful, even if she only keeps a small circle of close friends and family. She deeply values loyalty and trust, and while it might take time for her to truly open up to someone, once she does, she’s fiercely protective of them. Her close bond with her cousins is a testament to this—despite her introverted tendencies, she finds comfort in her family’s unconditional love and enjoys spending time with the younger kids, guiding them the way she was guided by her aunts and uncles.

Astrid is also a dreamer, often getting lost in her imagination. Her artistic side is an important outlet for her, allowing her to express feelings she doesn’t always put into words. Whether it’s through drawing, music, or writing, Astrid channels her emotions into creativity, giving her a quiet but powerful way to communicate. She’s the type of person who will express her love or struggles through a sketch she leaves on her father’s desk, rather than through a long conversation.

Though she prefers the sidelines, Astrid is strong in her own way, with a quiet resilience that runs deep. She may not be a loud presence, but she’s steady, reliable, and emotionally intelligent—qualities that make her the anchor of her family, even if she doesn't realize it.

Fun Facts:

1. Collector of Vintage Books: Astrid has a secret love for collecting vintage books. She enjoys spending hours in secondhand bookstores, looking for rare editions or beautifully bound novels. Her bookshelf is full of these treasures, and each one has a special meaning to her.

2. Incredibly Skilled at Drawing: Though she keeps her art mostly to herself, Astrid is an incredibly talented artist. She loves sketching realistic portraits and fantasy creatures, often creating detailed character designs or scenes from her imagination. She uses drawing to process her emotions.

3. Loves Astronomy: Astrid has always been fascinated by the stars and the universe. She has a telescope by her window and spends late nights stargazing. Astronomy gives her a sense of peace and wonder, and she’s surprisingly knowledgeable about constellations and space-related facts.

4. Big Animal Lover: She adores animals, and despite being quiet, animals seem to gravitate toward her. Cole and Jeremy once joked about getting a family dog, but Astrid has been campaigning for a cat since she was a little girl. She would name the cat "Nebula" or "Cosmos."

5. Not a Morning Person: Astrid is definitely a night owl. She feels more alive and creative after dark and loves the quiet of nighttime. In the mornings, she’s usually groggy and not very talkative until she’s had her breakfast or coffee.

6. Fear of Heights: Despite growing up around people with extraordinary abilities, Astrid has a notable fear of heights. She tries to avoid high places or being too far off the ground, even though she knows she’s always safe with her family around.

7. Fan of Old-School Rock Music: Astrid has an old soul when it comes to music, and she loves listening to bands like Fleetwood Mac, Queen, and The Rolling Stones. She often draws while blasting these classics in her room.

8. Secretly Bakes When She’s Stressed: Astrid doesn’t talk much about it, but she’s actually pretty good at baking. When she’s feeling anxious or overwhelmed, she’ll retreat to the kitchen and make cookies, brownies, or her favorite chocolate cake.

9. Her Room is a Little Sanctuary: Astrid’s room is decorated in a minimalist, cozy style with fairy lights, soft blankets, and lots of plants. It’s her sanctuary where she feels the most comfortable, and she’s pretty picky about who she lets inside.

Likes:

1. Reading: Astrid could spend all day curled up with a good book, especially fantasy novels or psychological thrillers. She also enjoys reading poetry and classic literature.

2. Art Supplies: She’s a sucker for high-quality art supplies, especially sketchpads and charcoal pencils. She takes her drawing hobby seriously and loves experimenting with different mediums.

3. Quiet Time: As an introvert, Astrid enjoys having quiet time to herself. Whether it’s reading, drawing, or just listening to music, she values her alone time to recharge.

4. Nighttime Walks: She loves walking under the stars or sitting outside at night, enjoying the stillness and cool air. Nighttime is her favorite time of day to reflect and unwind.

5. Animals: Especially cats. She’s gentle and caring around animals and has always wanted a pet, particularly a cat. Astrid feels a special bond with animals and enjoys their quiet companionship.

6. Old Movies & Music: She loves watching old black-and-white films and listening to classic rock music. There’s something comforting to her about the timelessness of old media.

7. Astronomy: She’s fascinated by space and loves stargazing, learning about constellations, and reading about astronomy. It gives her a sense of perspective and peace.

8. Rainy Days: Rainy days are perfect for her, as they give her an excuse to stay inside with a blanket, a book, or her sketchpad. The sound of rain helps her relax.

9. Handwritten Letters: Astrid loves the old-fashioned sentiment of handwritten letters. She keeps a collection of letters from family members and occasionally writes her own as a personal way of expressing her thoughts.

10. Coffee Shops: Astrid enjoys the calm and cozy atmosphere of coffee shops, where she can sit with a warm drink and just people-watch, sketch, or read.

Dislikes:

1. Loud, Crowded Places: Astrid isn’t a fan of big crowds or noisy environments, like parties or festivals. They overwhelm her, and she feels out of place in overly social situations.

2. Small Talk: She finds small talk awkward and unnecessary, preferring meaningful conversations or silence over forced interactions. She’s the type to avoid social gatherings just to dodge small talk.

3. Heights: Due to her fear of heights, Astrid avoids situations where she feels far from the ground. Amusement park rides, tall buildings, and even some balconies make her uncomfortable.

4. Being Pushed Into Decisions: Astrid likes taking her time to think things through and doesn’t appreciate being rushed or pressured into making decisions. She values her autonomy and independence.

5. Superficial Friendships: She doesn’t waste time on friendships that lack depth. Astrid is loyal and values strong connections, so she dislikes people who are only interested in surface-level relationships or popularity.

6. Being the Center of Attention: Astrid prefers to blend into the background rather than being in the spotlight. She finds attention overwhelming and prefers when her actions or work speak for themselves.

7. Conflict: While she’s capable of standing up for herself, Astrid dislikes unnecessary conflict or drama. She’d rather keep the peace or quietly walk away from situations that are escalating.

8. Early Mornings: Waking up early is a struggle for her. She’s much more energetic and creative at night, and mornings just aren’t her thing.

9. Injustice or Bullying: While quiet, Astrid can’t stand when people are treated unfairly or bullied. She’s the type to step in quietly but firmly to stop unfair treatment, even if it’s not directed at her.

10. Overly Sweet Food: While she enjoys baking, she doesn’t like overly sugary treats. She prefers more balanced flavors or savory snacks.

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hope you guys like her!

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Hazbin Hotel Thoughts: Episodes 5 & 6

I am watching the new episodes as I am typing this, so I will share some thoughts of mine that came during my viewing!

Spoilers!

Episode 05 -- Dad Beat Dad

Okay, first off, Niffty needs a handler. Thank you, Angel! Next, Lucifer and Lilith split? As in...divorced? ...Huh... Did it happen 7 seven years ago too?

So, Lucifer (voiced by Jeremy Jordan, who voiced Varian from the Tangled series) turns out to be just an awkward short king with a dash of depression. Literarily. And he makes/collects rubber duckies as a coping mechanism...I mean, there are worse coping mechanisms.

Clearly, Lucifer loves both Lilith and Charlie with all his heart.

Wait, he had no idea about Charlie's idea for the hotel?!

Lucifer is reminding me so much of Spirit Albarn from Soul Eater, just without the whole womanizer thing. He did not want to pass up a chance to spend time with his daughter.

Um...Al? Buddy? You okay? Why are you sneering at the king of Hell?

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! Razzle and Dazzle!!!!

Damn, Lu-Lu! You don't know Alastor? Either Lucifer really doesn't give a shit about the Overlords or he has been reallly out of it.

Seriously, what the hell is going on between Lucifer and Alastor? Like...Alastor is so damn hostile that he straight told the king of Hell to fuck himself. That type of language is what Al typically reserved for individuals he scathingly despises and, up til now, it was solely Vox.

Does it have anything to do with Lilith?

Is Lucifer feeling threatened that Alastor has taken over the father figure role in Charlie's life?

There have been so much unexpected twists and I love it!

And it's not even the halfway point yet!

Wait...is this why the episode is called Dad Beat Dad. It's freakin' Alastor and Lucifer duking it out.

Mimzy!!!! What is happening?!

Oh! So, Mimzy and Alastor did know each other in life!

"Big talk for someone who's also on a leash." -- Husk to Alastor.

...What?

Nevermind that now, yes! Go feral Alastor!

Aww...Lucifer just wants to protect his daughter...

This ballad is so damn beautiful...

And...Vaggie? Is it because you're a sinner or are the fallen angel theories true?

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Episode 06 -- Welcome to Heaven

Hotel walls can't seem to take a break, lol.

And, hey hey! It's Cherri! And yes! She has an Australian accent! At least, I think its Australian. You'd think watching three seasons of Bluey (on loop, courtesy of my niece) would have me pick up the accent.

Heaven does seem alright. It kinda what I figured it be.

Emily is just precious!!

And I saw Molly, y'all! Angel's sister!!!

Wait...so, only the exorcists have knowledge of Hell's yearly extermination? ...Is it to prevent an uprising in Heaven too. I mean, there could be some residents who don't agree with this.

Sera is in a higher rank than Adam, I wager?

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! Vaggie was an exorcist! Holy shit!!!

God, I hate Adam and Lute.

And Angel...this is the reason why you are best boi. And that's why Valentino wanted Angel to stay at the studio, because of the contract.

Jesus, Niffty is just plain unhinged!

Awwww...Cherri and Angel are still buddies! I was honestly gonna worry that the whole Angel staying at the hotel was gonna sour it. So glad it didn't.

Soooo...Vaggie's secrets out and Sera stubbornly says that there are no redeemable souls in Hell.

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I hope that Charlie and Vaggie will have a talk about that revelation and I wonder what does it really take to get into Heaven since (apparently) no one knows.

[codename-adler]

hi queen (ignore this if i already sent this in, but i was really not sober when i sent in the first one so i can’t remember if i actually sent it or not god bless) but if it’s not too late for the WIP game what is the aftg x tlou wip 🙏 i’m obsessed with both tlou and aftg so im so curious

i realize i've answered you months ago but i'm in a yapping mood about that wip so hiiiiiiiii (i need to vent about Abby Winfield so this does not end up in the fic)

one of my BIGGEST struggle so far is to not make Abby unlikeable...

(if you are new to the blog, Adler does not like Abby here✨)

but because this is a Wymack-centric, Wymack pov fic, she's gotta be there, and i gotta respect Wymack's choice, so i gotta do her justice somehow

(no there will not be Wymack/Abby in this fic, nor any of mine ever, bc i cannot stand this puta)

now here is my dilemma: who tf do i cast her as?

obviously it should be Tess. obviously. i can work my way around making them NOT in a relationship, that's fine, Joel/Tess is complicated and murky too; what i cannot seem to reconcile is how Abby is so meek compared to Tess...

pros: Abby still being a nurse in this verse would give her the curiosity to prob at Neil's case of immunity

cons: it's Neil she's dealing with. never gonna get anything out of him, no chance in hell. so if she does not have the info on a potential cure, if she does not get hopeful, what is her motivation here? why would she care about him? the Foxes are not a thing, Neil's 18, plus she's not doing it for Wymack bc he doesn't want to have anything to do with Neil!

why would she sacrifice herself for Neil's "cause" ???

i love how all of this bs is just me trapping myself with personal hcs✨ (ut then it wouldn't be my fic otherwise, would it?)

so if she's not Tess, who is she?

she could be Rhemann's wife in /Jackson/, but AGAIN, Maria is strong af, and Abby is... Abby. Rhemann could build the commune and Abby be his nurse/medic wife, but that's erasing a woman in power, a Black woman no less, so i don't really vibe with that... plus now i just got a lightbulb moment, so yeah, ok, she could be just a wife with no real purpose in /Jackson/ (hey, that sounds an awful lot like her role at PSU... jk jk)

but more importantly, if she's not Tess, who is?

Rhemann, Kevin, Neil, Andrew, Aaron, Jeremy, Jean, Thea, Matt, Seth, Robin, Renee, Allison, Stuart, Ichirou, Riko, Tetsuji, Mary, Nathan, Lola, Nicky, Erik, Tetsuji, Kengo have all alreayd been cast/have a role 😅

who's left: Laila, Cat, Katelyn, Dan...

could it be Dan? his second-in-command, his captain, yes, but he's already lost Kevin, and killing off one of his adoptees for another does not make sense 😭

ok i'll admit all this mental gymnastics was really fun + i figured it out while ranting, so yay! yay me! thanks Jess for letting me use your ask to go a little mad 😅🫶

stay tunèd <3

[andreal831]

Hey, love your posts and I hope we aren’t annoying with all of these asks!

What are your thoughts on Alaric Saltzman?

Not annoying at all! I love asks. I'm probably going to post anyway so asks just give me a direction to start talking in!

Alaric Saltzman is one of those characters who would have benefitted from staying dead.

Throughout TVD

He comes onto the show as this really great character. He's one of the few humans who knows about the supernatural world and is able to protect the teens better because of it. I love that he really becomes a parental figure to Elena and Jeremy. This time in TVD was really peak. I loved him and Jenna. I thought the conflict between Jenna not knowing plus Isobel coming back was so interesting. I really wanted Jenna to survive as a vampire and get to see that play out. All and all, I really enjoyed his character.

The storyline with the Gilbert ring was really interesting too. And how Esther was tied into it before even entering the show. But to me he should have stayed dead after he died when Elena died. It didn't feel like his character was ever as necessary again or as good. And this is coming from someone who loves him and Jo. But the whole "turning human from being saved in the 'no magic' zone" just seemed to go against the rules of the show. If it was that easy, we would see so many more people doing it. Also why wouldn't they have done it for Elena who desperately wanted to be human? I know she does enter it to get her memories back but they didn't have a doctor with her trying to save her. It just feels like they would have tried it on more people. Or what about Caroline? I know the fandom likes her better as a vampire, but she didn't even get a chance to want to be human again. I digress.

Where he starts going downhill for me, is really after Jo's death. Which is kind of understandable, but he just never recovers. After Jo dies, he goes on a spiral to try and bring her back. Again, understandable given how he lost her and the babies. I even like how gentle he was with the soul they accidentally put into Jo. But he's not really helpful to the plot at this point. If anything, he is the reason everything with the phoenix stone happened. He asked 20 year old Bonnie to get invovled, knowing it was dark magic and knowing Bonnie's history with dark magic. He was willing to risk her sanity and safety to bring back Jo. He never even apologized for it at any point. I get he was desperate, but this just highlights the rest of his character throughout TVD and Legacies. He is constantly willing to do anything to keep himself safe. It's almost like he thinks less of supernatural creatures. Like they don't deserve his consideration.

This is shown with how he treats Caroline throughout the pregnancy and after the twins are born. The fact that he doesn't even really consider what sacrifice it is for Caroline. She puts her life on hold to have his children, risking her life, and then even more after they are born to help him raise them. And then when it gets too hard, he wants to take them away from her, claiming they were never hers. I get he wanted to get them out of harms way, but they are siphoner witches, they are inherently supernatural. He wanted to remove them completely from the supernatural world with no way to teach them. I also just try to block out any type of romantic relationship between Alaric and Caroline. This was clearly just forced by the writers to cause conflict. It was clear neither of them really were into it.

I feel like in the last season we get a little bit of early Alaric back. We get to see him working with students again. But again, this easily could have just gone to a new character.

Throughout TO

His role in TO made near no sense. I've said it before, and I know I've seen others talk about it. But it would have been great for Tyler to be invovled (I think he was dead already, but his death was pointless and shouldn't have happened). It could have been anyone helping Elijah and Marcel find the Hollow bone. It would have made more sense for it to be a supernatural being considering how important the mission was. Everyone makes fun of Matt for surviving, but seems to be okay with Alaric surviving as long as he did when he's actively putting himself in these situations.

The only reason he was brought onto TO was to talk about Legacies. Again, ignoring plot to promote the next project.

Throughout Legacies

Alaric taking over a magical boarding school has to be the dumbest plot throughout TVDU. How is everyone alright with two humans (him and Dorian) running a school for magical beings. Again, I have not seen Legacies, but I've been told that he puts misbehaved students in a prison world?? Also the fact that Hope nearly kills him. They needed to have a supernatural person running the school who, first knew what they were going through, and two had the ability to protect the students and the school. Alaric's protection was throwing his teenage students at the monsters and hoping for the best. It's sad because most of these kids are there because they don't have anyone looking out for them, so Alaric takes advantage of this. He was supposed to be the one looking out for them.

The fact that the fandom all agrees that Hayley, Elijah, and Klaus were killed in TO because they never would have let the plot of Legacies happen shows just how bad it was.

And every scene I see with Alaric talking to Hope is just him reminding Hope of who her father is. How is that helpful? Children are not their parents and behavior doesn't function that way. If anything, he had more influence over Hope than Klaus since he was with her throughout her life more. I get Alaric's anger against the Mikaelsons and specifically Klaus, but he was the one that lobbied for Hope to come to the school. He told Hayley he would protect her. It breaks my heart that Hope felt like she didn't have a piece of her mom because she was turning into her dad. But with Alaric telling her that every five minutes no wonder.

I will also never get over how he treated his children. I know Lizzie stans tend to hate Josie because of how she responded to Lizzie's mental health, but that's learned behavior. Josie is a teenager and we see (I think) throughout Legacies, that she and Lizzie get closer and do better. From one of the early episodes I did watch, I remember Alaric is outside training Hope (we never see him train his own children) and Josie comes out and makes a snide comment about Lizzie. Alaric doesn't correct it or anything. He just goes and calms Lizzie down. But how is Lizzie not on medication or seeing someone regularly. They have a witch counselor, but for the most part it doesn't seem to be helping her. I don't blame the students or Josie for not knowing how to handle Lizzie because it's clear that it is learned behavior from Alaric (and even Caroline) not knowing how to handle Lizzie.

Also, Matt Davis being the worst and yet JP et al. kept inviting him back?? It just shows how toxic the set was. I wish they would have overhauled and got a new creative team before Legacies to protect the cast, but that wasn't the networks priority. It's a big reason I don't stream anything in the TVDU or anything JP has worked on.

Thanks for the ask! Never feel bad for asking! If I don't have time, I'll just get to it later <3

[anetherealpoetess]

This is how Twisters (2024) could have been done in a God honouring way:

Jeremy Allen White plays Dr. Reed Harding, the storm chasing son of Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. His partner in science and navigator is Simone Ashley, a meteorologist studying for her PhD. For the sake of simplicity, her character is also called Kate Cooper, just like in the new film.

Reed is madly in love with Kate, but the mere thought of confessing this to her claws at his fraying sanity, dredging up painful memories of his father's sudden death. Grief grips him, suffocating, almost addicting. He can't bear to suffer the same fate as his mother, left to storm chase without her soulmate. So he keeps his true feelings buried deep within, afraid to expose himself to the pain he would feel if he lost Kate.

Their ragtag-bunch-of-misfit-scientists is comprised of Anok Yai (in her debut acting role), Abbey Lee Kershaw, Milly Alcock, Manny Jacinto, and the one and only Danai Gurira. Meanwhile, Eric Bogosian plays the leader of another storm chasing team. He is a respected father figure to Reed and the rest, giving them all scientific and safety advice.

Relevant note: see how cool Anok Yai looks in glasses:

I want to see her chase storms so badly.

And now that everything is organized, we can begin.

Our film does not start with Reed; instead, we open on Kate. She is a young girl enduring a sweltering hot day at home with her mother somewhere in the American Midwest. It's the 1990s, and her mum is wearing incredible jeans (which I believe is worth mentioning. Women in the ‘90s wore jeans like nobody else.)

We take our time to build suspense: the wind picks up, wind chimes whirl (in a nod to the original), the tv with news of the oncoming storm flickers, screen doors slam, and curtains snap and billow. Kate's mother rushes outside, frantically securing loose objects in preparation for the impending chaos. She asks Kate to go back inside, but Kate is rooted to the spot, fixated on something in the distance.

Kate: "Mummy ... who is that man?" Kate's mother: "What man, honey?"

Kate's mother follows her daughter's curious eyes to the horizon. There is no man standing there. But there is a tornado--a Dead Man Walking tornado. (Maybe the film is called Twister: Dead Man Walking. Maybe not. We can workshop it. )

[The phrase "Dead Man Walking" is commonly used to describe the appearance of some multi-vortex tornadoes. The multiple vortices look and move in such a way that the tornado appears as though it is walking. The expression is often associated with the 1997 Jarrell tornado due to a famous documentary, although it has been used to describe other tornadoes as well. The photo above is of the Jarrell tornado "Dead Man Walking." The gif below, I believe, is from the El Reno tornado which killed the TWISTEX team. RIP Tim, Paul, and Carl.]

Here is when their town's siren starts wailing, and our action sequence begins. Kate's mother is appropriately terrified. Quickly, she gathers Kate and their dog and rushes to the car. She knows they are facing an F5 Tornado and that without getting underground, they will not survive. The problem is the only underground shelter Kate's mother knows is at a neighbour's house. And they need to get there. Fast.

I don't need to break down the action sequence beat by beat. You know the drill. Kate, her mother, and their dog are caught up in the tornado, but they make it to shelter and survive. As they emerge from their hiding spot underground, they discover that the entire town has been destroyed, including their house, wiped off the face of the earth. Begin opening credits and then cut to decades later, when Kate is an adult in love with extreme weather and chasing with Dr. Reed Harding, who she is in love with too.

(I'll have to do a Part Two as this got away from me. But the general idea for the plot is the same as the original. The team encounter tornadoes in order of increasing intensity. The first tornado we encounter (besides the F5 tornado which opens the film) is an EF-1, the next tornado is an EF-2, and so on. The last tornado of the film is another Dead Man Walking Tornado, an EF-5.)

[astrovian]

Interview with Richard Armitage on Obsession in TV Guide

"I had been approached quite late in the day, and, I think, a little nervously, because it was going to be quite a challenging role, emotionally and physically," admits Richard Armitage about starring in this erotic thriller alongside Charlie Murphy and Indira Varma.

"That made it more intriguing. When people go, 'We're not sure whether this is going to be a bit risqué for you,' I'm like, 'Bring it on'."

Full/continued transcript under cut

"I read the scripts and the book [Damage by Josephine Hart, which was adapted for a 1992 movie starring Jeremy Irons] and thought this is a psychological journey that has a kind of human quality to it, which is the thing that you can't imagine yourself doing. Yet if this does happen to you, what choice do you make?

I don't think I ever experienced that kind of intensity that this character is going through. I don't have an answer to how I would respond. So I thought, 'Oh, that's a really interesting role to take on'."

We're meeting Richard at Netflix's London HQ to discuss the four-part series about erotic obsession.

He plays famous paediatric surgeon William Farrow, who's happily married to successful lawyer Ingrid (Indira Varma). But sparks fly when he meets his son Jay's (Rish Shah) fiancée Anna Barton as they embark on a forbidden affair which increasingly involves BDSM (Bondage Dominance Sado-Masochistic) sex. Anna sets the rules and is convinced she can keep both relationships going, while also harbouring a secret from her own past.

"It's a mutual obsession - she's very much in control. Anna's the one who sets up the game. She is the one giving permission for everything that happens between them.She is presenting a roadmap of how to escalate their physical relationship, because it goes on quite an intense journey. She's in control, but he is a willing participant."

Richard didn't know Charlie, who plays Anna, beforehand, and the pair spend time with an intimacy co-ordinator working on their characters' erotic encounters. So were the love scenes some of the toughest in Richard's career?

"I have to say, my fear of water probably peaks everything else. So the underwater scenes in Captain America and the waterboarding in Spooks, they're moments where you are physically terrified.

This was different. Being on a closed set with a screen partner naked, the first time you do it, it feels a little bit unusual, but you become used to each other. And of course, that's the job of the intimacy co-ordinator, to make it all work well and everyone feel comfortable. So after a while, you're just working without clothes on. But making sure you're focusing on the what the two characters are doing and how they're doing it - you're finding a pathway through a complex map, I suppose."

Meanwhile, playing a husband who betrays his family had a lasting effect.

"There was a real overwhelming sense of guilt that I was carrying around with me for quite a long time. After filming, I went to see Indira in a play, The Seagull, and I could hardly look her in the eye when I met her for a drink afterwards. I still felt the shame of what William had done to Ingrid, to the point where I was going red in the face.

It's weird how you can carry that around with you because you've been invested in a character, and you've tried to become them, so I felt as if I was still the person having this illicit affair."

[travllingbunny]

The Apprentice - brief review and a bit longer thoughts on the real life background vs fictionalized account

Finally saw The Apprentice - it was released in my country 4 days ago, and this was the first evening I could make it. I have lots of thoughts that can be separated into two categories: movie in itself, and its accuracy in terms of the publicly available information.

The film is excellent - not just the performances, which are indeed terrific - both Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump are Oscar-worthy - but also cinematography, music, the way it's all put together, which is not surprising as Ali Abbasi is, of course, a fantastic director that always gives his films a lot of atmosphere and tension.

But I agree with many people's comment that it should have more Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, not just because I love Jeremy as an actor but also because Cohn is such an interesting figure, and the movie just scratches the surface of his life, including his backstory or influence (you don't even see that he was friends with Nancy Reagan and involved in the Reagan 1980s campaign behind the scenes). I also think we didn't get enough of Trump's family (and again it only scratches the surface of how incredibly dysfunctional they were, according to Trump's niece Mary). I get why they had to cut it down to 2 hours, but I'd love it to be longer and go more in depth on both of these things, and of course show even more of Cohn and Trump's relationship.

Still, what we got is very compelling and complex, much more so than you'd know from many of the reviews. And they were not lying when they said it's all a (very twisted) love story, besides being an American horror story. Even in the middle part where you don't see much of Roy, it relates a lot to Donald's relationship with him and the effects of it. There's a lot of ambiguity and parallels and a very interesting arc that feels like part Succession part Midnight Cowboy And even though Dan Snyder made them take out the homoerotic dream Trump has about Cohn, it's still all gayer than it would be if they actually made out and had sex - so, seems very historically accurate in that regard.

As for the accuracy? It's complicated.

Most of the individual things it shows are known to have happened, but there was a lot of artistic licence taken with the chronology of events and exactly how they happened. Which is understandable as it was done for dramatic purposes.

But here's what I think is the big essential inaccuracy with the film's portrayal of DJT: it's not about making him look worse or look better (I could see people arguing both that the movie's dramatic licenses made him look worse or that they made him look better). It's that the film's central narrative is that he went from an ambitious wuss to a monstrous ruthless "killer", and in the process, it makes him look a lot more independent than he really seems to have been. In reality, it seems he remained a wuss who needs others to take care of him and tell him what to do. The movie downplayed his father's influence on him and his career (i.e. the fact he kept throwing money at his son, which is the only reason he was ever successful), and oddly enough, even ends up downplaying Roy Cohn's influence on him to an extent.

more under the cut with some spoilers, so to speak.

Movie!Trump starts claiming he can do things by himself, without Roy, and starts ignoring him and his advice even before he learns Roy has AIDS. In reality, by all accounts, they were super tight and Trump was calling Cohn every day a bunch of times and was listening to him and all over him, right until he learned that Cohn had AIDS. It was only then that he started avoiding him - it was like "night and day", as Cohn's secretary said. The movie also doesn't show that Cohn was the one who put the ideas of a political role into Trump's head to begin with - in 1984 (the time when Movie!Trump is saying he can do it all by himself), real Trump was babbling in an interview with Washington Post (that was set up by Cohn, who was trying to build a power base in Washington at the time and also got Trump's sister a position in the district court through his political ties with the Reagans) about how he would be a great negotiator with USSR for nuclear disarmament - and then babbled out that "you know who wants me to do this? Roy. Roy thinks I would be good at that" (the journalist, of course, didn't put that in the article, but you can see her talking about it and showing her notes in the documentary Bully, Coward, Victim: The Story of Roy Cohn).

Mary Trump. DJT's niece, has diagnosed him with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder and also Dependent Personality Disorder. The movie gets the first two across but not the third.

The movie's narrative is about how the apprentice "outstrips" the master and decides he doesn't need him. That doesn't seem to fit the reality, where DJT would've probably still be taking Cohn's advice about everything if Cohn hadn't gotten sick and died. He was still yelling "where's my Roy Cohn?" in 2019. He did not outgrow Cohn or anyone.

He also went on and bankrupted himself a couple of times, after Cohn's death - and was bailed out by his father, who supported his career with hundreds of millions of dollars. (The bankruptcies happened years after Cohn's death. But so did Donald's rape of Ivana, and the movie changed the chronology to include it.)

(Also artistic licence is the confrontation between Cohn and Trump over Trump throwing Russell out. I love that scene, and it had to be dramatized that way. Not just because for drama but also because they can't show you characters' inner thoughts. But in reality, it couldn't have happened that way because Trump is known to be a wuss who hates confrontation in person, so there's no way he would have been yelling those things at Cohn in real life.)

[rebuke-me]

broadway bmc critiques

this is a list of all my critiques of broadway bmc, in no particular order. this is not a post meant to hate those who are fans of Broadway bmc, because preference is subjective. I did my best to keep personal bias out of it, but some aspects are inextricable. please keep discussions civil. if you think critique will make you upset, I encourage you to skip this post.

- the writing is significantly watered down for the audience. while the original show was not a masterpiece of writing by any means, it only occasionally talks down to the audience. part of my interest in the original show was the open-ended characters. however, in the Broadway version, subtext is made into text, and that really hurts the show. most of the characters in tr had presumed depth, whereas bw wrote sync up: a song telling everyone exactly what was wrong with every character, rather than having the viewers observe it for themselves through dialogue and actions. tr already laid that foundation, it already had the character development. fans had already been analyzing the characters for years, and everyone pretty much got what they meant. bw felt, to me, like it was holding my hand through it and explaining to me every aspect of the characters.

- the writing of the new songs especially is. incredibly contrived. I've listened to the songs as I can bear (I do not like some of the voices in the songs, so I will admit to not listening to all of the songs, but I did make an attempt.) and the writing is significantly worse. while the tr songs weren't masterpieces, by any means, they were at least catchy and fun. the appeal of the bmc music is the earworm of it all, the way that it's fun and memorable. the bw versions new songs have not stuck in my head whatsoever, unlike the previous songs. loser geek whatever is another case of telling the audience rather than showing it: fans of tr already knew Jeremy was upset about being an outcast. we understood that. his decision at the end of upgrade was understandable to audiences, although usually not agreed with. an entire song with the writers literally physically telling the audience how he is feeling, in simple rhyme and a melody that doesn't stick out, wasn't necessary. a new song was intriguing, and could have fleshed out plot holes of the original show, but instead just tried shoving another square peg into a hole we had already been made aware of.

- fan pandering. this is an aspect of every media that has a large internet fan base, especially in the past ten years. while some aspects of the show may have been in the plans all along, the Broadway version feels like they were too engrossed in the fan culture. im a big proponent for creators being divorced from their fans, and the Broadway version is why. the addition of more moments implying a romantic connection between rich and michael at the end, with no discussion of character development, felt shoehorned in for the fans. Michael as a whole shifted closer to the fanon interpretation of him, rather than remaining the character from the original show, becoming more soft spoken and awkward.

- failure to add in diversity in a respectful way. (to preface this, I am a white person. if I say anything out of line in this section, I am more than willing to admit that, and would love to hear from the perspective of poc bmc fans, especially black fans.) a main critique of tr bmc in my opinion is the way it handled a lot of heavy topics, including diversity and the like. bw bmc made strides towards giving roles to non-white actors, which is always a good thing. however, the characters chosen for the diversity were made more stereotypical for being made into poc. jenna rolan became more of a stereotype of a talkative, phone obsessed black woman. Jenna is the less egregious example of this, as she has more depth. however, jake being black makes his character traits of being the child of money launderers, being violent towards others, being unhoused and physically harmed in the fire, not knowing how to "speak properly" at times and being a "player" seem more racially motivated. of course, none of these aspects of a character are bad, per se, but all combined into a character that is now black feels stereotypical.

- failure to fix some issues with tr. I am always willing to critique my own interests. while I have a preference towards tr, and a fixation on it, I will admit it has issues. notably, these include telling rather than showing (an issue that only got worse in bw), the treatment of female characters, and a variety of other issues. female characters in bw still have the same issues, as a whole. brooke is still the stereotypical blonde ditz. she does get a bit of development, but an opportunity for her to stand up for herself could have been needed in bw. christine is still little more than the love interest, and still ends up with the main character at the end, despite being meant to be a feminist, complete with patch on her jacket. the female characters rarely talk to each other about anything other than a man, or gossip, usually about men. none of them form solid friendships with no romantic ties with almost any of the male characters, either. the show costumes the characters in apparel that preaches feminism and writes a message about equality and being yourself, yet bars most character development from the female characters. this could have been rectified in bw, considering an entire song was added and scenes were rewritten, but was not.

I have other issues with the show, but those are more personal critiques with preferences, rather than in depth analysis of why I think the show is not as beloved by the fan base as a whole. those aren't going to be added here, because a lot of them don't lend any credence to my arguments, they're just personal opinions on character choices and actors.

if anything I've said in this post is incorrect, please let me know. I admit I'm not very well versed in the Broadway show, since I very much dislike it, so if any details are incorrect, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

also like. don't be a dick in the replies and tags please, that'd be nice. civil conversation and debate is okay, but attacking people for their interests is not.

[kiss-my-freckle]

I never thought I would say this but...

I think I'm starting a fanfic, starting after S4. Damon clearly tried leaving Elena's life multiple times. The most impactful, imo, was at the end of season 4. Damon was dying from a werewolf laced bullet, refused the cure bc he wanted it for Elena, told her he was bad for her even though he was going to live, and probably expected to finally leave MF for good. Ofc this is before she said "I love you" at the end of that gorgeous fireplace conversation. And I agree with you, Stefan needed to hear it.

He was willing to die. His heart was filled because Elena loved him, even if her actions were due to sire bond, he knew she loved him. He wanted what was best for HER.

Season 4 writing, I won't even get started, but season 5? WTF. I understand the writers had a dilemma, there being a real life breakup and all, but wow. I just can't get past S3 finale so I've forced a rewatch of S4 and it kills me. I try to ignore Elena's choice so I can enjoy the rest of the series canon and not what I make up in my mind. S5 could have been...SM better. I think you have a better writing mind so I'd be curious what you think about this.

So, I'm waiting for you to get to S3, and then I'll start my fan fic. I need time.

Damon tries to leave her quite a few times. The first time he tried to leave, he compelled himself out of her life. This is shown in 3x22 flashback. He doesn't enter her life, but rather, she enters his life in 1x2. In 1x9, he's again ready to leave her life when he's denied access to the tomb. Again in 1x10, and his only reason for coming back was to open that tomb to rescue Katherine. 2x1 changed everything, but that's another post entirely. In 2x22, he's trying to die by sunlight without her knowledge. In 3x22, he agrees to Stefan's deal to leave town should Elena choose him. A deal that Elena isn't privy to.

The end of season 4 is insane because he's basically giving her an easy out like Caroline does with Matt in the first season. He's thinking along the lines of like... whether the sire bond affected her feelings for him or not, she could use it as an excuse if she wanted to, so he lists all the reasons why she should cut him out of her life. He's not expecting her confession of love, he's expecting a breakup. So yeah, his face in that scene is insane. He gave her an easy out and she didn't take it.

Season 5 is extremely painful because of Katherine. That was the moment I was done with her, and I do mean done. But the beautiful thing about season 5 is the reason they repeat with Jeremy and have him killing Aaron in the road. 2x1 was that moment when Katherine's power over Damon became Elena's power over Damon. It completely shifted. Taking over Elena's body was the only way she could control Damon the way she did in 2x1, and she did. She basically told Damon out of Elena's mouth that he's a monster and will always be when Elena is the voice of Damon's humanity. Because it's all about that Lexi role, the very person who changed Ripper Stefan, they turned Damon into a ripper so he could see it. That's why Stefan is the one to kill Katherine. Her mistake was kicking him the stake. That's all about Damon and Lexi in 1x8, about the episode Elena decided he was worth saving.

When Damon returns from the prison world in season 6, that's when you see the truth of season 3 Stefan. He refuses to let Elena go because he can't see Damon the way Damon sees Liam. He basically views Damon as the worst thing for her and himself as the best. He won't even give her the opportunity to find out for herself. Hell, he won't even give her the opportunity to fall for someone other than a Salvatore.

[choco-bloop]

A bunch of random kingohger ideas I had while it was airing

I know its been a while since kingohger ended, I haven't drawn much of my silly gay bug kings but I've finally decided to write down a bunch of thoughts that had come to mind, some of which actually became true.

Insect Feature super mode. Predicted this like 30 episodes ahead of Hyouga Issen its insane. Didn't expect the VFX part but tbf, there was no way they were doing a prop for Himeno's

Jeremy never showing his face??? It was brief but before Ikeda was announced to be his actor I just imagined Spider Kumonos being eternally suited and just nodding along and being a general cryptic

Rita's heterochromia being a sign of magic. I made this prediction on the spot on Ep 5 because goddamn that reveal was chef's kiss. And would ya guess it, its true.

Body Swap!! It was prolly inevitable but I wanted HimeRita and YanKagu to swap instead. While idm what we got, i just want to see our lovely married couple bicker. So I wrote a fic.

The kings turn into kaijims. I have no idea where this started but it was inspired by Gaim's helheim fruits. This was prior to 23 revealing that they ate shugod souls to grow big. The main gist was that at one point in time, each of the four kings would have eaten the "fruit" and turned into a kaijim in their respective kingdoms. Himeno and Kaguragi directly ate the fruit by having their personalities be exploited while Rita and Yanma were administered it indirectly due to their perception. It would culminate in Gira eating it and turning into a kaijim that would've resulted in the debut of the castle mech. Ironically this was kinda true with the reveal that Gira was forced to eat the souls as a kid so he could be a weapon and that I think shugod souls are what caused bugnarok to look like how they are now.

Bugnarok Rita. Listen. Hear me out- this was pre-episode 30, like alllll the way back at then 10s. At that point we didn't know the gig with Rita's eye and the way they talked to Jeremy in episode 12 made it feel like they were someone who was also from a marginalized group. So my brain went straight to what if Rita is a bugnarok or Bugnarok hybrid?. I had a whole AU written out for that, maybe I'll give it a dedicated post if people want it.

Broken helmet. I understand the green screen limitations. BUT IMAGINE BROKEN HELMET RITA. IMAGINE. WOULD BE THE COOLEST EYE POWER REVEAL RIGHT? (literally their placement on my how likely are they to get a broken helmet is solely dependent on the eye lore).

More eye shenanigans except Rita gets manipulated by Bugnarok to go against the kings and Himeno is the one to save them. This is what happens when you give me a plot point and let it boil for 25 episodes. I create MULTIPLE scenarios.

Rita being the cause of the Fury of the Gods. Can you tell who my favourite character is? /s. Anyway this was made the week of 30's preview because I was going insane over the entire plot and eye reveal and culprit reveal. Yeah you can tell i was going a tad bit insane? anyway general plot was that Rita is unaware that they caused the initial FOTG (inspire by the fact that their finishing move summons a swarm of butterflies and well FOTG was a swarm of cicadas) and was brought into protection by Karras due to their age (5) but when they were 10, Karras, in order to protect them, sacrifices herself so Rita will continue being unaware of their role. And so in episode 30 they would be forced to restart the FOTG through mind control. I probably threw in Bugnarok!Rita into the mix here too...

Rogue Rita arc. Cm'n. Admit it, we all wanted Rita to go a bit rogue for a while didn't we? And this would give Morfonia the chance to become PapillonOhger

The aides + Suzume becoming the Kingohgers. Especially Morf and Suzume given their links to the throne. but hey the finale gave us Karras and Iroki so can't complain, it was just a different generation.

Jeremy and Rita being related (also have to note that i called him Kumo here lol). I think this was from a rumored casting for Jeremy who looked similar to Rita so then the sibling theory came up and then Jer jer's weapon has purple, Rita is purple/lavender... yeah

Female sixth. Toei stop being cowards please.

Either Rita or Morfonia, or both. are children of convicts. Confirmed for Morf but we STILL don't know about this regarding Rita. We just know their parents exist (no they don't, Karras and Shiron are Rita's real parents at this point)

kings getting their shugods powers! Did you know that apparently God Kamakiri can hear up to 160 000 hertz?? I didn't until I read the wiki! Alternatively just an episode of the kings and shugods working together

20 pilot god kingohger will appear for the finale. the first time was glorious so why not?

every pilot from god kingohger transforming. I have a whole series I did, will link it later (I hope).

That's it for now I think, I might add on more in the future :)

SIKE YOU THOUGHT. THERE'S ONE MORE THAT I WANTED SO BADLY TO HAPPEN. And i doubt I'm alone in this sentiment:

HimeRita kissing each other.

Like at this point they are so married couple I don't know how else to explain these two. wdym 30 and 16 they didn't kiss or become a couple. WDYM TOEI WDYM.

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racles and jeremy

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Racules

Favorite thing about them I really love his expressions and mannerisms. I like how he widens his eyes when he's annoyed and the way he handles his sword. He's under constant pressure but has to keep his composure but he slips a bit from time to time which I enjoy. I appreciate it all the more knowing that it's an act he's playing up, which I thought it was, but confirmation just made it better. Him playing it up parallels with Gira, although Racules went further with it.

Some more Racules thoughts - Note that some things are outdated as this post was made early on in the series

Least favorite thing about them He raised the taxes in Shuggodam, or did he? It's never mentioned past episode one, so I literally don't know if he raised the taxes himself or if the tax collector was making an error. It seems like it's used as a hint of Racules not being as great as the people think, but I would like more elaboration on that. Also he was planning to kill the scientists working on figuring out the secrets of the Ohgercalibur Zero, however there was a sense of guilt and dread about doing this. Racules does make a lot of empty threats so his threats all need to be taken with a grain of salt honestly.

Favorite line I'll give you a few:

"If I stood to gain more power... Then I would sell my soul to the devil himself!" - When talking to Jeramie about colluding with the Bugnarak to attack other nations - Really playing it up with an evil laugh and everything, leaving Jeramie stunned

"I am the nation." - Signature line that Racules uses throughout the series to elavate himself above others

"I have returned from the depths of hell." - Reiterating Gira's declaration when he appeared before Racules after having been thought to be dead by the world - Shows both a parallel between them and how they both are playing up their evil king roles.

brOTP Racules & Kaguragi - Scheming with my brother-in-law - What if my sister got engaged to you so that our nation could benefit from the demi Shugods, but she's also scheming for me to possibly take your throne. And what if we were liars who had little schemes and manipulated the people around us to get what we want, but we were both kings?

OTP Suzume & Racules - Literally married - They lived together for over a decade and were engaged in that time. The marriage was under an agreement between Shugoddam and Toufu, but I do feel there's genuine care between Racules and the Dybowski family, hence why he puts trust in them. With Suzume it's like there is some parts that are an act but others aren't. I'm not really sure how to explain it but I do feel Racules cares for Suzume's well-being as he does Douga, hence why he allowed them to run away when Desnarak took over Shugoddam and Racules was backed into a corner. He also never pushes away or denies her affections, although he may seem a bit awkward about it.

scan by @mirai-e-jump - her post with all scans with translations

nOTP Aside from the obvious, I haven't seen any that are prominent enough to be labelled this.

Random headcanon Racules enjoys cooking but rarely does it - Based on nothing I just like the idea

Unpopular opinion I don't think Racules was ever obligated to take care of Gira. I also don't think Racules just straight up decided to abandon Gira at the drop of a hat, the situation is more complicated than that. Racules is morally gray, much like many other characters in Sentai have been, he uses questionable methods in order to do what he believes is right and in the grand scheme of things may be right. Racules needed to do a lot of things to get Dugded's trust to get the power he needed to break the Husty lineage from Dugded by killing Dugded. In short, Racules is no worse than characters like Rio from Gekiranger or Burai from Zyuranger.

Song I associate with them

Favorite picture of them I have so many photos of Racules, but this one's my current favorite:

scan by @mirai-e-jump - her post with all scans with translations

Jeramie

Favorite thing about them Again with the expressions and mannerisms. I like how he smiles big smiles and how sad his eyes look when he's upset. When he meets his mother again and his lips are quivering and he's on the brink of tears but also in shock... peak.

Least favorite thing about them In his early appearances he'd casually use his silk to create images and spell out words but now he mainly uses his silk for average things like making webs to lament in or grabbing things. Favorite line Here's a bunch:

"We'll see how much I amuse them." - Using subtext to scheme

"Besides, this time... I have people who worry about me... My good friends." - Jeramie and Gira talking about how Jeramie is doing after taking the fall for his fellow kings

"Well, now!" - Signature phrase that he uses throughout the series

"Instead of ruling over everything... I once again find myself ruing over everything." - Jeramie lamenting after his plans just make the situation worse

"I will never surrender my protagonist status again." - After lamenting and sorting out his feelings about Daisorg being revived and Racules working with the Bugnarak, along with his role in it all

"It seems I was the one who didn't read between the lines." - Jeramie learning that he has misinterpreted the situation and didn't understand the true extent of Hymeno's grief

"The fate of the world itself is my story to dictate." - Jeramie declaring his role not long after meeting the kings

brOTP Yanma & Jeramie - Webdev - They're just really fun

OTP Jeramie & Gira - Soulmates actually - I wrote about them here

nOTP -

Random headcanon Jeramie doesn't like the taste of peppermint - Based on the fact that spiders don't tend to like the scent of peppermint, but Jeramie is part human so I'd think he wouldn't mind the scent too much but the taste would be too much

Unpopular opinion Jeramie took 2 years to be comfortable to bring his sleeve up to his elbow, and dresses head to toe daily. He wouldn't wear revealing clothing casually.

Song I associate with them

Favorite picture of them Again, I have a lot of pictures but here's my favorite right now:

scan by @mirai-e-jump - her post with all scans with translations