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thejakeformerlyknownasprince · 4 years ago

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I didn't think there were other Septimus Heap fans out there so anyway thanks

Y’all, I have ZERO CHILL about the Septimus Heap series.

∙ I’m a sucker for found family, of course, and I don’t know that any other series has done it to quite the bonkers degree that Septimus Heap has.

Sometimes family is your long-lost biological relations. And sometimes family is two parents and seven siblings and a Young Army brat they accidentally kidnapped and their batty aunt and their batty aunt’s duck who was a cat and their mom’s other duck who was never a cat and an in-law with too many ribbons and their Young Army brat’s BFF and a smelly dragon and the smelly dragon’s boat-mom and the youngest sibling’s biological dad and the youngest sibling’s biological dad’s wife (who is also the Young Army brat’s second mom) and at least 1.5 trees. And that’s before we get into the extended Heap family and start counting wolverines and witches and apprentices and Gringes and alchemists and Message Rats and scribes.

Like, somehow having a protagonist who (by default) has six older brothers and six uncles wasn’t enough family for Angie Sage, and she had to go and add a shitton more. Which is amazing, because there are approximately twelve million characters in that series (six million of whom are Heaps) and I love every single one of them.

∙ If you don’t ship 821, you’re reading a different series from me.

821 (409 + 412) is my first OTP and I’ll ship it till I die. It shows the best side of both boys when they’re at their worst. I love all the details that gradually emerge through the series about Boy 412 being the single most incompetent Young Army cadet in the history of the army (because of course Sep’s a mega-nerd who hates the outdoors) and Boy 409 basically carrying him through the do-or-die exercises to overcompensate for the dumbassery of his best friend (because of course Marwick is a softie at heart and no one else will talk with him about spaceships). I’m just sayin, it’s a near-miracle that 412 made it six whole months without 409 before mostly-dying in a snowbank.

Plus, I love their weird messy dynamic as they become young adults together. Syren especially hinges on how they effortlessly get each other, even when one or the other is behaving irrationally. There’s such great contrast in their utter confidence in each other’s love, in contrast to neither one knowing quite what to do with his biological family.

∙ There is a trick to having screwball comedy and genuine, respectful, wrenching tragedy in the same work. Angie Sage has it, K.A. Applegate has it, Louis Sachar has it, and few other authors do.

∙ Marcia. Fucking. Overstrand.

I cannot ever, ever get enough of the mentee-mentorship between Marcia and Sep. I love how they’re both typically bad at getting along with other people — Marcia’s aloof and snobby, Sep’s awkward and off-putting — but then they meet each other and instantaneously start getting along because they’re the only two people in the universe who care as much as they do about magic. And so they’re best friends in a matter of days, lifelong platonic soulmates in a matter of months. To the point where they tend to forget to sleep because they want to do more magic. To the point where it’s more than a little awkward how much closer Sep is with his magic-mom than his actual parents. And we get why they like each other so much, because the books do an amazing job of showing that.

Also, can we talk about how fucking good Marcia is at navigating around Sep’s Odd Trauma Legacy Habits? It’s her being quietly appalled but also willing to enable his insistence on wearing one specific brand of military boots. It’s her refusal to accept “I’m scared” as an excuse but also making sure he knows how to feel safe while flying or using Darke. It’s elaborate rituals around removing the bugs from the library instead of killing them. It’s making sure the kid who hoards cabbage sandwiches can have an infinite supply of non-perishable food. It’s supporting all the ways that he’s weirdly nostalgic for his godawful childhood, with the Young Army stew supplies and firestarter kits. It’s her dealing with Sep’s “when in doubt, refuse to speak for months on end” default strategy through note-writing and journal-keeping.

∙ God DAMN do I love that Jenna’s journey as a character is all about her learning that the “don’t treat me like a princess... unless I happen to need something from someone” strategy is about her comfort, and that she can’t keep doing that if she ever wants to be a halfway responsible queen. Way too often, stories imply that ““don’t call me ‘your highness’” is unironically a Good Thing in all situations at all times.

Anyway, I’ll stop screaming in joy now, because this is an Animorphs blog.

#septimus heap #magyk #long post #angie sage #marcia overstrand #nothing to do with animorphs #one single person from 500 years ago: *mocks sep's accent one (1) time*#sep: cool cool i'll just NEVER SPEAK AGAIN AS LONG AS I LIVE #jenna: bro bro we've talked about this. or rather we did once you FINALLY STARTED TALKING #Anonymous #ask

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shania-twain · 3 years ago

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What’s your top 5 favorite Rollisi moments?

I apologize, as this ask was sent days ago and I'm just now getting around to it because ya know, life, and because I took my sweet time thinking over these scenes.

It's a long one, under the cut!

1. The Scene (the kiss). This kiss has everything. It’s unexpected yet long overdue. It’s tender, it’s loving. There’s swaying. There’s standing on tip toes to reach Tol and there’s bending down to reach Smol. There’s water, city lights, a romantic atmosphere. There's tears (barely) but it's an excuse to touch faces! There's cheek caressing, there's longing, lingering stares, there's hesitance in transitioning from best friends to lovers. Light banter, nervous laughter. THE UNFINISHED SPEECH. I know I'm all over the place with this but SO ARE MY FEELINGS. So much has led up to this moment and I must say, the payoff was excellent. Perfect first kiss.

2. The Fight. Dare I name the one fight they got in that caused them to be labeled “toxic” by haters? I do dare. Why, one may ask? *shakes out piece of paper* Though they are fueled by their lack of sleep and unsaid feelings for each other at the time, there’s still some bite to Amanda’s bark on her part. She’s clearly upset over him leaving her, feels abandoned. Perhaps this is a feeling she’s used to from her own family trauma, but Carisi leaving the precinct particularly hurt not only because she has strong feelings for him at this point, but because he was the only one that ever was there for her in a way no one else was. I think she came to rely on him more than she may have even realized and that all spilled out in that small fight in the squad room. And he was so taken aback, obviously thought she was happy for him but of course she’s going to tell him she is because she doesn’t want to hurt him. The fight is so natural, happens unexpectedly but develops organically. The main reason it’s my number two? Giddish and Scanavino’s best acting, imo. And I’ve only seen the actual scene about three times because it makes me semi uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable watching people argue. It was so intimate and clearly turned personal, it almost feels wrong to be watching them go at it (in a bad way. Heh). But I think that’s a testament to the acting! A+++ scene! I dream of writing a fight scene as well as this one!

3. The Hospital. Truly, this episode was packed with Rollisi moments from start to finish. I love every moment we get with them individually (hand grab, anyone? Or when he makes her LAUGH at such an emotional moment in the hospital. I could go on about this scene in detail but I’ll stop). My favorite moment of the episode is actually the last scene of them. After Rollins gets rid of her father's (ex) wife, she’s so proud of herself for doing what she feels is right and that reflects in her face when she smiles at Carisi. It’s so simple and subtle, but there’s so much love in that look. Kelli is a master at giving these loving looks and perfect expressions. It’s also a wonderful contrast to how she used to look at Carisi in the beginning - from season 16, when she thought he was a bit of a goof. Now she looks at him like he hung the got damn moon. We don't get to see Carisi's face here, but I imagine he's looking quite amused at her, maybe even charmed by her a little bit. I'm also obsessed with the way Amanda's eyelashes flutter down when he moves closer to her. Flirting over Amanda's bedridden father? The ✨romance!✨ Swoon!

4. The Elevator. This used to be number one for me, until we got the goodness in season 22. There’s something very special about this hug. It’s not even a hug, really. It’s clinging, desperate, need that one particular person and only this person kind of thing. It’s, of course, devastating that Rollins had to go through the whole thing with Bucci and possibly leaving her children without a mother, but like I said, something special about the way this led to letting the audience see who she really trusts as she let’s herself fall apart and into Carisi’s arms. Sure, she trusts her squad, but she also wants them to know she’s ok at all times. Even tells her own therapist this once or twice. She even *begins* to tell Carisi she’s fine, her usual response when asked if she’s alright, but then the second he says her name, it’s like a switch is flicked and she’s sobbing into him. DON’T THINK I FORGOT ABOUT SCANAVINO. He’s always there when she needs it. He’s patient with her, kind, takes her into him with absolutely no hesitation. This scene happens episodes after their fight in the squad room. It’s clear there is no more lingering tension between them in the elevator scene. It’s the way he says “I got you” not once but TWICE, as if he needs her to hear it. Needs to make sure she understands that he’s there not just in the moment, but he’s got her always. No matter what happens between them or with their jobs — and this comes back around in his wedding speech, as well. 🤧 But also, fave part of that scene? When he holds her tighter, leans his head against hers many times, and then closes his eyes. Cannot stand to hear her sobs, or see her in any kind of pain. Oh, my heart. My heaaaaaaart.

5. Rain check. Lots of great acting here. Is anyone surprised? No, but there’s a bit of a range of emotions in this particular scene and it’s acted so beautifully, I could write a whole paper. I’ll try and keep it brief (ha, yeah right). I don’t think Amanda would ever have a problem getting a man anytime anywhere, but I do think it was a big deal for her to ask this man out. I think maybe her intentions at the time may have been less than trying for a relationship, but she was open to trying something with him. I also think it was a big deal because it felt very planned. The outfit felt planned, the way she made him laugh, the hair toss an attempt to flirt. Though she also had this vulnerability about her that only exists with him. She’s putting herself out there, she’s saying that she’s willing to try and I think that is a big step for her, even if she was only open to a FWB situation (that totally 100% wouldn’t have worked bc *feelings*). Carisi, however, rejects her. You can see in his face that he’s so reluctant to do this but he does. Obviously, he’s had feelings for the woman for so long but is protecting himself. Almost like he knows she may think she’s ready to try something with him, but he also knew it wasn’t their time yet. Also, after he tells her he can’t, the immediate disappointment Amanda has? Heart-wrenching, tbh. She looks so upset and gets off from sitting on the edge of his desk so fast. Like. BABYYYYY.

Honorable Mentions: Threats! I’m kind of cheating here, but there’s nothing like an OTP that will kill for the other. I’m -of course- talking about Carisi’s “if Rollins gets shot over this, I’m gonna take ALL of them out.” And also Amanda’s message to Mesner: “if you go after Counselor Carisi or anyone in my family again, it will be your last day on earth. I’ll kill you myself.” Ooh, there’s something so secks see about being violently protective over your significant other. I don’t condone it irl, but let me have the ✨drama✨on tv.

Thank you for this question! I had fun going over some great scenes!

#ask #anonymous

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grelleswife · 3 years ago

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How about 3, 4,6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 25,27,28, 29, and 30 foooor Sebagrelle ;3

Sure thing!

3. Most common argument?

Every few years, they'll have a dispute over getting a dog. Grelle would love a little white froo-froo dog to carry around in her purse; Sebastian will not allow a wretched cur in their house under any circumstances, thank you very much. D:< The demon and reaper also occasionally squabble over clothes if they both want to wear the same outfit or pair of heels on a particular day. And, of course, there's the decades-old argument over whether their meeting was mere coincidence (as Sebastian insists) or fate (as Grelle adamantly maintains).

4. Favorite non-sexual activity?

Dancing! In public, this appeals to their exhibitionist tendencies, since the graceful pair inevitably dominate the venue, whether it's a ballroom or a club. Grelle loves the romance and spectacle, while Sebastian views dancing as an opportunity to flaunt the fact that this incredible woman is his mate.

6. What is their favorite feature of their partner's?

(I'm assuming this means physical features?)

Grelle firmly maintains that Sebastian's eyes are his best feature. They're her favorite color, and burn with a hellfire that never grows dim. Her acceptance of his demonic nature made Sebastian fall even deeper in love with her when they were first courting. >w<

Sebastian utterly adores Miss Sutcliff's hair. Sensory demon cannot get enough of how lush and silky it is, and he'll often pamper Grelle by combing and styling her locks. He also considers her teeth extremely sexy, because they're a reflection of her wild, ferocious side. >:3

7. What's the first thing that changes when they realize they have feelings for the other?

Sebastian's instinct upon realizing (to his horror) that he's falling for Grelle is to deny, deny, deny. H-he has a crush on Sutcliff, of all people?! What insanity is this? The Phantomhive butler would never stoop to such things...even though Grelle is gorgeous and one of the most powerful reapers he's ever met and...oh, dammit...

Grelle is so accustomed to rejection that she tries not to put too much sincerity behind her flirtations; a lady's heart can only be trampled upon so many times. Therefore, when she realizes that her feelings for Sebastian go beyond a mere crush, she's caught off guard. Grelle's not stupid, and she's aware of how potentially dangerous demons are, not to mention the punishment she'd face for dallying with one in earnest. She needs to withdraw and do some serious soul-searching before deciding to see this relationship through. After all, the heart cannot be denied...

12. Who initiates kisses?

Sebastian! This may seem counterintuitive since Grelle is more impulsive, but initiating kisses is a tacit way for the demon to tell her "I want you, I choose you, I'm continuing to chase after you just as you chase after me." >w<

13. Who reaches for the other's hand first?

Grelle, by a slight margin. My headcanon is that Sebastian loves holding hands with his romantic partner(s), but Grelle tends to beat him to the punch; she's the type who will walk hand-in-hand or arm-in-arm with her s/o literally anywhere.

14. Who kisses the hardest?

Maybe Grelle? I feel like her legendary teef give her an advantage in this area. XD Sometimes she'll inadvertently (or accidentally-on-purpose) nick the demon's lips, but Sebastian doesn't mind. >:3

17. Who says I love you first?

Grelle. One night, she and Sebastian are sitting on the roof of the Phantomhive manor, hanging out after a playful sparring match. Grelle abruptly goes silent before quietly admitting that she loves him. "I'm afraid it's the genuine article, darling...though who's to say whether we're players in a comedy or a tragedy," she adds, glancing down.

The demon takes a moment to process this (sweet hell, she actually loves him!!!), but takes her hand and tenderly kisses it.

"Then let us see how it ends, rufina."

19. Who tells their family/friends about their relationship first?

Technically, Sebastian doesn't tell the other Phantomhive servants about his courtship with Grelle (and for obvious reasons, he daren't give the young master cause for suspicion), but it doesn't take long for Bard and Mey Rin to realize the dork is in love. Bard notices how dreamy and flustered the butler is these days, as well as the long red hairs that occasionally cling to his tailcoat (Miss Grelle has a tendency to shed). Mey Rin could've sworn she caught a trace of woman's perfume the last couple times she walked past Mr. Sebastian, yes she did! Mey is initially crestfallen but later gets together with Paula, so all's well that ends well, while Bard mercilessly teases Sebastian about his "new gal."

"I don't know what on earth you are talking about," the trash demon mutters. Sebastian also ends up discretely discussing the relationship with Agni. When he and Grelle have their first big fight, he asks the khansama for advice on how to make up with her.

20. What do their family/friends think of their relationship?

For a long time, Ronald is the only reaper aware of Grelle's relationship with Sebastian. Knox disapproves because he's worried that the butler is using his senpai to obtain information or gain her support as another of the Phantomhive brat's pawns. However, he later develops a grudging respect for Sebastian when he realizes that the demon truly loves her.

The servants never learn exactly who Sebastian's lady love is, but they're very supportive!

25. Who needs more assurance?

Grelle. She's grown accustomed to being misunderstood and pushed away, so she needs affirmation that Sebastian is loyal and won't ever desert her. Of course, in happy fanon land, Sebastian is unequivocally devoted to his wife.

27. Who would sing their child back to sleep?

Both of them! Their kids have fond memories of their parents harmonizing together when they needed to be soothed after a nightmare.

28. What do they do when they're away from each other?

In the canon timeline, Grelle is focused on reaping during business hours. In addition to her beauty appointments (hair and nails must be maintained at all cost!), she also enjoys going out to cafes or hitting the pub with Ronald, Eric, and other people from her small group of work friends. Sebastian's butler duties keep him busy, and he tries to distract himself by playing with his cat or reading in his small amount of leisure time (he still ends up pining for Miss Sutcliff, though).

29. One headcanon about this OTP that breaks your heart?

A constant terror that lurks in the back of Sebastian's mind is the fear that O!Ciel will learn of his relationship with Grelle and command the demon to harm or kill her.

30. One headcanon about this OTP that mends it?

I headcanon that Grelle is somewhat touch-starved, which is why she makes her little dollies to sleep with. After Sebastian finds out about this, he surprises her on their first Valentine's Day as a couple with a special Funtom rabbit in a red dress. When she has to go for long periods of time without seeing him (they have to exercise extreme caution when planning their trysts) Grelle will cuddle the bunny, which serves as a tangible reminder of Sebas's love for her.

#thanks for the ask!#kuroshitsuji #sebagrelle #sebagrell #sebastian michaelis #grelle sutcliff #you reap what you sow #yrwys

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envythepalmtree · 3 years ago

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For the ask meme: Envy and a hc that is popular but that you disagree with!

I am doing all of them

a song that reminds me of them

I'd Rather Drown by Set It Off. It's just so spiteful and self-destructively hateful.

what they smell like

Blood

an otp

Envy x therapy

a notp

Everything else. Like I just cannot see them in a healthy romantic relationship lol. (let's ignore the fact that I have a crush on them and just use logic)

favorite platonic/familial relationships

03 Envy being a big sibling to 03 Wrath is so cute. And Mangahood Envy being a younger gremlin sibling to Lust and Pride. And also how they're like. the Immature Older Sibling That Has Less Responsibility Than You to wrath.

a headcanon that is popular in the fandom but that i disagree with

Honestly? There aren't enough popular headcanons about Envy for me to disagree with. Like when I search on Tumblr for Envy headcanons a good percentage are mine and none have that many notes alskdfhlaksdj

But I will say. Mangahood Envy? Created genderless. Father never gave them a gender. 03 Envy? Is still nonbinary, guys. Like I keep seeing people say they're male because "He was created to be Hohenheim's son who is male!!" yes and all that means is that Envy was AMAR (Assigned Male At Resurrection). Who said they're cis? Arakawa didn't. They're trans.

Also I disagree that Envy's a good actor. And yes I wrote a whole fic about it. They're great at missions where you need to either blend in to the population, go unseen, or quickly morph into the body of your victim's wife so you can kill them, but they can't act as people for long periods of time. Hell, Hughes didn't fall for their Maria Ross impression. They forgot a mole.

the position they sleep in

Face down because they don't need oxygen

a crossover au i’d love to see them in

I'd love to see them meet Fang Runin from The Poppy War.

my favorite outfit they’ve ever worn

Their usual outfit is great

Send me a character and I'll answer these questions

#ask #bonesnmetalrp #ask game #aure speaks #fma headcanon #03 envy #envy the jealous

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secretmellowblog · 4 years ago

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I’m rereading Les Mis and--- I just realized that the chapter where Valjean is first introduced is a parallel to the chapter where he picks up Cosette at Thenardier’s inn. ;_;

In both scenes, a mysterious stranger with tattered clothes enters an inn. The innkeepers lie that there is no room for him, and the mysterious stranger (Valjean) says he will pay to sleep in the stable. During both introductions, Valjean is referred to only as “the traveller,” or “the man,” or “the stranger.”

The main difference is how the scenes end. In Valjean’s introduction, the host has discovered that he is a convict. So he refuses let him sleep in the stable, and orders him to leave the inn:

“You have money—”

“Yes,” said the man (Valjean).

“And I,” said the host, “have no room.”

The man resumed tranquilly, “Put me in the stable.”

“I cannot.”

“Why?”

“The horses take up all the space.”

“Very well!” retorted the man; “a corner of the loft then, a truss of straw. We will see about that after dinner.”

(.....)

The man seated himself again, and said, without raising his voice, “I am at an inn; I am hungry, and I shall remain.”

Then the host bent down to his ear, and said in a tone which made him start, “Go away!”

Valjean’s conversation with Thenardier begins in a very similar way:

Thenardier exclaimed:—

“Ah! see here, my good man; I am very sorry, but I have no room left.”

“Put me where you like,” said the man (Valjean); “in the attic, in the stable. I will pay as though I occupied a room.”

“Forty sous.”

“Forty sous; agreed.”

“Very well, then!”

“Forty sous!” said a carter, in a low tone, to the Thenardier woman; “why, the charge is only twenty sous!”

“It is forty in his case,” retorted Thenardier, in the same tone. “I don’t lodge poor folks for less.”

But then Valjean begins giving Cosette presents, and Thenardier begins to suspect that Valjean is secretly an Aristocrat or something-- a “threadbare millionaire.” So he refuses to let Valjean sleep in the stable and instead makes Valjean take the most opulent room in the inn (so that he can charge him more money for his stay.)

“Well!” said the stranger, “you are right. Where is your stable?”

“Sir!” exclaimed Thenardier, with a smile, “I will conduct you, sir.”

He took the candle; the man picked up his bundle and cudgel, and Thenardier conducted him to a chamber on the first floor, which was of rare splendor, all furnished in mahogany, with a low bedstead, curtained with red calico.

“What is this?” said the traveller.

“It is really our bridal chamber,” said the tavern-keeper. “My wife and I occupy another. This is only entered three or four times a year.”

“I should have liked the stable quite as well,” said the man, abruptly.

And like yeah, this obviously a Thing(tm) about bigotry/classism: the same man who has money to pay for a room is treated differently depending on what class he’s perceived to belong to. The mysterious convict with money for a room isn’t even allowed to sleep in the stable, and is thrown out instead. But the mysterious “millionaire” with money for a room isn’t allowed to sleep in the stable, and is given the opulent “special room” instead.

But my main takeaway from this parallel is that....Valjean is just Tired and wants to Sleep....he’s just so tired.... he just wants a bed anywhere......can people just let valjean rest. can we just give him a break. can we just let him go to bed. my otp is valjean X a good night’s sleep

#its valjeans first chapter and im already desperate for someone to give him a break #les mis #jean valjean #brick club #;_;#i'm gonna reblog other people's brick club stuff soon because like #ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh #;_____;#im so emotional its my buddy. it's my dude john mcjohn

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nightswithkookmin · 4 years ago

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Imo there is enough to support the possibility of a romantic relationship, but you are writing full on narratives with impossible specificity. You know what confirmation bias is but some young impressionable people dont yet . Forgive me but misleading with ' alt facts' can hurt someone even if you dont mean it. I think you are a good person not looking to hurt anyone. But the way you postulate without any evidence makes your actions a little but like those of a charlatan. Peace and kindness

All these kind words you spew...

It feels more like an advice than a question so I'm not sure how to respond to it...

Let me just say thank you? I never quite understood what the brouhaha was about with my posts but after talking to a few people, 'on the other side' lol and reading your Ask, I think I'm starting to get a better sense of what the problem is.

Something about young impressionable minds or people?

Let the council of elders know, those are not my audience please. I cater to a much more mature audience- at least so far. The people that I interact with and engage with on my posts on and off Tumblr are very mature and not impressionable at all.

They are People with brains who can tell an opinion from fact and can engage in deep complex controversial conversations without throwing up, shedding tears or cussing through to the heavens.

If there are 'impressionable people' reading my blogs- they do so at their own risk. If you know any such people or they run to you with my theories kindly point out to them it's just theory because that's what my opinions are.

I think the best thing you can do is to advice such people to grow up if they are going to sit at the adult table or not read my posts at all. I think you need to learn to hold the right people accountable for their actions.

The best I can do in this case- to hold myself accountable, is to put up a disclaimer on my posts to let people know what it is that they are reading- something I do quite often. But I will make conscious efforts to put up those disclaimers each time henceforth. Thank you.

That I write full on narratives with impossible specificity:

Is this Latin for, 'you write fiction get the fuck outta here?' Chilee.

I don't even know what you mean by this exactly so I may not be able to respond to it to your satisfaction. Bare with me.

So what if I write fiction? What is wrong with writing fiction? Do you hate fiction writers? I don't get what the hate is with these complaints honestly. Do you want me to put up a disclaimer stating my blogs are fiction? Would that help? I would glady do it.

If it helps you sleep at night think of my blogs as fiction- a rose by any other name. I've been keeping up with Shakespeare. Lol.

I don't think it's that deep. Listen, you gotta understand that just because we both 'ship' Jikook don't mean we are on the same team...

Most alt shippers I know and who read my posts and engage with it are not even Army to begin with, for your information. They could care less about these shipping politics of yours. Have you thought about that?

Some simply ship JK and JM and support them because they believe they are members of the LGBTQ plus community not because they are part of BTS.

There are different communities out there who are also into Jikook- for very different reasons. You gotta respect that.

To you, Jikook is just a ship within BTS that may or may not be real, but to some of us they have very much outgrown that description...

They are a brand of their own, a power couple and members of the LGBTQ plus community- Gay Icons extraordinaire. I think we take very different stock in Jikook. So stop trying to fit us all into one box.

It's disrespectful to try and control the way that people perceive their OTP and support them. Jikook don't just belong to Army Jokers, they belong to different communities outside Army. Are you aware of that?

And please don't confuse the intersect. I am an alt-shipper yes but I just so happen to be an Army too. But if I wasn't an Army, I'd still pretty much 'ship' and support Jikook- make no mistake. There are quite a few of us running around these streets, you know?

So you have every right to want to gatekeep your Army Jikook- but you have to do that without infringing on other rights of other 'Jikook communities.'

Throughout my blogs I have tried to shed light on what altshipping is because I thought it would help bridge the gap but clearly that hasn't worked. Sigh.

Misleading alt facts

Do you not know what it means or you are just being ironic?👀

Why is it ok for you to believe and proclaim that JK and BigHit lied about JK dating the Tattoo artist but it's not ok for me to believe JK is telling the truth when he says he didn't date her and that BigHit saw an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone- hence why they didn't press charges against the shop for breach of privacy like they had said they were going to do. Instead, they had asked the shop to keep calm till the scandal died down on it's own?

You start your piece off with the whole, 'there is enough evidence to support a romantic relationship' between JK and the tattoo shop lady- I assume.

For context, this Ask by this anon is in response to my recent post/ answer on the tattoo girl scandal where the topic of discussion was on BigHit, JK and the tattoo artist and not Jikook perse.

A statement that is in direct conflict with JK's statement, BigHit's and the lady in questions, all denying that there was a romantic relationship between her and Jungkook- and somehow I am misleading who- who now with my theory??? Chileee.

Do you see the problem here? Double standards- the hallmark of bigotry. Lmho. You are literally doing the very thing you are accusing me of. Making confident assertions and claiming you know more about JK and the Lady's relationship and even have 'enough evidence' contrary to BigHit, JK and the Tattoo artist's statements denying the rumors- at least when I theorize I admit I'm being delusional. What's your excuse? When you say charlatan are you referring to yourself? You must be. Lmho.

Now I'm confident in my comprehension skills and intelligent enough to know when you make an assertion like this- it is your opinion and you are just stating your opinion. If you are not then honey you'd be opening yourself up to some serious litigation... goodluck I guess. Lol.

You are allowed to form an opinion about a topic. There is nothing wrong with that. If to you, JK and this person dated that is fine. I am not going to cyber bully you, stalk you, throw slurs at you, harrass you, dox you, slid into people's Dms to spread hate and lies about you just because I don't agree with your opinion. And for the record, I don't agree with your opinion. Hehehehe.

I have stated my opinion on the matter. I said I think JK and this person did hang out, go on dates but that there was no romantic sexual relationship between them because I believe that would have had much serious consequences and effects on Jikooks dynamics no matter how much they tried to keep a cool facade. Whoever felt cheated on would have acted more insecure than usual post the incident- how does this make me a charlatan? Are you saying it's wrong it have an opinion? Chileee.

Now if you can produce 'evidence' of them having sex or even kissing, then I will gladly change my mind on the topic and not sweat it.

Jikook have done way worse questionable things in 7 good years and people still don't believe they are dating. Jk hangs out with a female friend a few times in less than a month and suddenly he is dating her? Lmho.

You don't need me to tell you people are more eager to accept a heterosexual relationship than wrap their heads around the fact that two male idols are gay and in a gay relationship with eachother. Don't you just love it when homophobia meets heteronormativity and stinks? I do. Lol.

I mean this is a fandom that thinks JK is 'too touchy' and doesn't respect his boundaries- they practically swear JK is cheating on Jimin with every member any time he hugs, kisses, wings at within the group. You think they will be 'objective' about JK hanging out with a girl? Even if it happened once?

You said something about confirmation bias.... I will not touch it. Lmho.

This is not the first time JK has gone on a date with a girl. This is not the first time he has 'dated a girl', he has hand girls on his laps or whatever- what is a back hug? I think people need to stop defining Jikook's lives by their own standards. If a backhug is intimate to you. Thats you. If you think a grown ass man cannot hang out with a female friend, that's equally you.

You think if he thought it was inappropriate and risky he would do it 'in public?' Get with Kpop Idol dating culture. Lmho.

Do you know the lengths they go through to keep their relationships a secret? Especially non celebrity girlfriends? Chen from EXO got married and where is his wife? They keep their flings tighter than Trump keeps his toupee on his head. Lol.

They hide them not out of shame but out of love and the need to protect their loved ones. These idols have family members who have their restaurants and businesses shut down because they want to keep their privacy.

You think JungKook's girlfriend would- on her own, issue a statement regarding a scandal that Jungkook's agency had specifically directed her and her shop to keep quiet about and lay low till it blew away on its own? And later, started liking couple posts about her and JK? If they were dating, certainly JK would have dumped her after that move. In my opinion.

You think JK would let his fandom drag the person he is in a relationship with to the extent she loses her Job- when in his Itaewon gay pub scandal BigHit referred to the issue as his private affair immediately it happened? They could have kept the same energy with her, no?

They handled his gay pub scandal much better, with much respect and consideration for his privacy- if he dated her sorry but she mustn't have meant much to him at all. And if I were her I would have dumped him for that shit and not stay liking couple posts about us. Damn- But do you.

Taehyung was in a scandal with a girl too- did you see her liking posts and shit and going out of her way to do the most? Did you see how BigHit handled that scandal?

Nothing wrong if JK is 'dating' her or had 'dated' her and whatever person he decides he wants to be in a relationship with I will support him- that's why I support Jikook.

But your opinion is equally valid my guy. Just don't call me a charlatan for mine. You believe they dated, I believe they didn't- and to your impressionable young minds, I hope you are not selling them anything contrary to BigHit and JK's statement. That would be very irresponsible of you. Lol.

What else did you say?

Oh postulating without evidence...

Next time I write a theory based on my observations about Jikook, remind me to break off a piece of my brain and attach it to it- I guess that way people would finally understand when I say things like 'I think' 'in my opinion' 'I feel' 'I believe' that these are just my thoughts and opinions and not facts.

Let me leave you with this:

Peace and kindness. Namaste.

Signed,

GOLDY.

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bitter-sweet-farmgirl · 4 years ago

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Modern Writing Prompts

This is just a compiled list of prompts I’ve collected from Pinterest and other random places, but really only work in modern contexts. I have other prompt lists that get more specific or more vague as well. If you want to use one in a request to me, just use the following ‘Character Name and Prompt No. 35 from the Modern Prompt list’ for example + some details if you’d like.

There’s quite a bit on this list, so be wary.... I mean, it’s only like 130 prompts... Also, I did not organize it.

Key:

‘*’ Denotes something that could be used as dialogue.

[*] Denotes a swear word that I removed.

"If I was your boyfriend, I'd pepper you with kisses and spoil you so bad."

"My family thinks we're dating."

"It wasn't meant to go this far, I swear."

"You were ready to leave me for her."

"There is no us. There never was."

"Don't leave me. Don't you dare leave me."

"You know for a [*] fact that wasn't supposed to happen."

"Sort yourself out first."

"Leave. Before we wake up regretting what we've done."

"All he ever did was use you? Why can't you see that?"

"You think this will make me stay?"

"You thought this was real?"

"My mum asked about you again."

"He already knows."

"Can you please come and get me?"

"I'm at the hospital."

"I don't know where I am, help me."

OTP on a hammock together. Person B is asleep on Person A's chest while Person A keeps one foot on the floor so they can rock the hammock in hopes of Person B remaining asleep.

"It's three in the morning."

"You're my regret."

Take me laser-tagging and then push me into a corner and kiss me. Then shoot me and walk away.

"Smiles are contagious." "Don't worry, I'm vaccinated."

"Did it hurt?" *Rolls eyes "Let me guess, when I fell from Heaven?" "No." "What?" "When you fell for me." *Grins*

"So... What's our plan for tonight?" "We do not have a plan--" "Well, let's make one." "--I have my own plans that don't include you." "I thought we were a team!" "We are. Which is why I need a break." "You need a break from me?" "Yes... So I'll still like you in the morning." "Wow. I'm that bad, huh?"

Which person of your OTP furiously does push-ups while the other sits on their back and reads a magazine.

He found her sobbing in the stairwell at work.

As teenagers, a boy and a girl agree to marry if neither have by their 35th birthday. Follow the boy as he attempts to sabotage every relationship the girl has till then.

"I don't care where I'm sleeping as long as it's with you."

As she walked towards the exit of her favourite coffee shop, she glanced down at her cup. "You're beautiful." Was written in place of her name. She glanced back and their eyes met.

She opened her apartment door to hundreds of roses. She knew they were from him;

he'd found her.

"I've had a rough day and honestly all I want right now is a drink and someone to cuddle with."

"No, you can't get up! You're my prisoner for today."

"Shh... It was just a bad dream. Just a dream, okay? None of it was real."

"You. Cuddle. Me. Now."

"Baby, you'll never know me."

"I don't give a damn." "You give so many damns they're visible from SPACE."

She gripped the rim of the porcelain sink and tried to steady her hands. "One last time." She whispered to herself. One. Last. Time.

"Keep looking at me like that," he warned, leaning casually on into the counter and sipping his coffee. "And see what happens."

She looked up at him, tears filling her already swollen eyes. "But why? Why would you love me?" He tightened his grip, pulling her more snugly into his embrace. "Because you bug me, weirdo. Duh."

"Just relax, I'll wash your hair for you."

"I'm not going to stop poking you until you give me some attention."

"Are you wearing my shirt?"

"You are ridiculously comfortable..."

"You know how to unlock handcuffs with a paperclip? Teach me!" "Absolutely not."

"I've never been so scared in my life." "It was a bubble..."

He was leaning against the wall trying to support his own bodyweight, and his gasps of pain were like music to her ears.

Your date drops you off. A few minutes later they return to your door sopping wet from the storm because their car broke down.

The phone rings. The voice on the other end says, "We need you again." Then hangs up.

A boy and a girl were part of the same team for their high school sports camp. The girl had a crush on him for a very long time, but was not sure how to say it to him. In spite of that she mustered some courage and casually said, "hey... You know what?" "What?" "You have the prettiest smile I have ever seen." The boy's eyes glittered and he replied, "you know what?" "What?" "That smile exists only because of you!"

"Did you get my note?" "Of course I got it. You taped it to my forehead while I was sleeping."

"It's not my birthday." "It's definitely your birthday." "Give me a calendar. It's not and I will prove it to--Oh. Never mind. Happy birthday to me."

As she stepped on the train, I fought ever urge to climb on after her.

"C'mere, you can sit on my lap until I'm done working."

"Just pretend to be my date."

"Handsome, broken, and a mistake from the beginning. Are you sure you're comfortable with this?"

"Are you decent?" "Not morally, but I'm wearing pants if that's what you're asking."

He was bad. He smoked, he broke the law, he drove too fast for his own good. He

didn't care because nobody taught him how to. But when it came to her, he wanted to be the best man. He couldn't bare the thought of her being hurt by him... Or anyone else. He would kill to protect her, the girl who cared about someone as worthless as him in all her perfection.

"I want to take a shower, so you should probably join me. It'll save water."

"It's midnight! Where the hell were you?"

"What the hell is your problem?"

"I might have slept with your [clothing article] when you were gone."

"No one has to know about us, I know this could ruin you."

"Are you really gonna leave without asking me the question you've been dying to ask me?"

"You said I'd get to have you all weekend. Why can't you just tell them you can't go?" "Because it's my job and it's important." "And I'm not?"

"You can call me whenever you want... Even if you don't have a reason to."

"I'm bad at texting first, so I always end up hoping you will."

"This movie is really scary, but you're into it so I'm trying not to cover my face the whole time, but--WHAT IS THAT?!"

"Wait, don't pull away... Not yet."

"You look really cute in that sweater."

"No, like... It's just, I can't believe you're actually wearing my clothes."

"You know I hear you talking, but I still don't have my coffee."

"Did you think I really cared about you?"

"It's too late to go back."

"I'm sorry this had to go down like this."

"That's right, I lied."

"Just so you know... I don't regret anything."

"You will no longer love me if you see who I truly am."

"But I did all this for you...?"

Person A wins a big stuffed animal for Person B at an amusement park and offers to carry it for them. Person B says they'll carry it themself, and carries it around smuggly.

While on a date, Person A very shyly touches Person B's hand and Person B reassuringly (and tightly) holds Person A's hand.

"Please get home safely."

"I've got you, baby."

"Man, I can't pay attention to anything else but you."

"Baby, I'm right here. Shh.. I'm here."

Person A: *does something stupid* Person B: "....Why are you like this?" Person A: "Aww, come on! You know you love me!" Person B: "...Where did you get that idea?" *Joking* *Silence* Person A: *Sniffles* Person B "WAIT I'M SORRY I DIDN'T MEAN IT, I LOVE YOU!"

She was the broken and battered girl who longed to be loved. He was the misunderstood boy who only wanted to love. She had never paid him any attention until today, when she bumped into him at her locker, causing everyone to stop and stare.

"I'm coming to get you, stay there."

"Are you safe?" "I don't know."

"Can I at least buy you a coffee? For old times sake?"

"Don't talk to me. It's 6 AM and I haven't had coffee yet, so anything I do or say cannot be held against me."

"Dude, that jacket is mine, give it back!"

"YOU USED MY TOWEL?!"

"They're going to love you, don't worry!"

"Stop hogging all the blankets!"

"Wait, when did I take off my clothes?"

"I'm fully convinced you never graduated kindergarten."

"You have no idea how to make toast?!"

"I haven't showered in four days."

"You're more zombie than human."

"I can't believe I got the first date, let alone a year."

"Wanna, like--I mean if you're not busy... We could get lunch? Or even just coffee if you don't have a lot of time."

"So I was driving past a pet store and I couldn't help but wonder how cute an animal would be in our home."

"It's midnight! Where the hell were you?"

"I wish I had a camera."

He/She crashed through the doors of the police station and slammed his/her hands against the steal counter. "Give me back my wife/husband!"

The rain came down in heavy sheets. He pulled his soaked [type of hat] down to protect his eyes and moved forward. Where was she? Would he find her in time? A darp shape against the bridge railing caught his eye when the lightning flashed. He rushed forward and grabbed her arm, spinning her around to face him. He couldn't tell for the rain if she was crying or not, droplets streamed down her face. Her mouth opened to let out a cry, but when she saw it was him, she pleaded with her eyes. He only nodded and put his arm around her. He'd protect her.

"It's me! It's me! Calm down, baby, please."

"Is the movie too scary? I can stop it if you want and we could watch something else."

"Watch, this is the best part!"

I chose that part in the play only so that I could kiss her. I hadn't thought about the acting pact, the prancing onstage before a packed audience, or about the make up. All I wanted was to finally touch her face, kiss those lips, have my moment, even if that was all I ever had.

It's not like she meant to trip and spill coffee all over him. It was just the way of her people.

I woke up, to find a boy's arms wrapped tightly around my waist. "What are you doing here? I thought I told you to sleep on the couch!" I was in disbelief. I pried his hands off me and it was only then that he stirred. "Huh? Oh. I um.... You had a nightmare." He face was suddenly serious. "Who's [guy name]?"

Person A and Person B share an apartment but have separate rooms. Person B has a nightmare one night and is really rattled by it. They get out of bed and walk down the hallway to knock on Person A's door. The door is already open and Person B walks into the room silently. They go up to Person A's bed to find that they're already awake. Person B tells Person A that they had a nightmare. Person A scoots over in the bed and lets Person B curl up with them and they fall asleep together.

Person A and Person B are in the kitchen. Person A is short while Person B is slightly taller. Person A: *Struggles to retrieve items from top shelf* Person B: "Do you need me to get it for you?" Person A: *Gasps* "How dare you insult the vertically challenged!" Person B: *Laughs* "Okay then..." Person A: (Moments later) *Defeated sigh* "Help meeeee...."

Person A: *Completely serious* "I have to get something off my chest." Person B: *Fingers crossed* "I hope it's your shirt, please..."

Person A is noticeably disheveled as they enter the room. "Sorry I'm late, I was doing stuff." Person B, also disheveled and grinning smugly follows behind. "I'm stuff."

Person A has an online business meeting with someone important who lives across the world so they have to stay up late for the meeting. Person B doesn't want to leave Person A alone so they grab a pillow and lay in Person A's lap as they attend their meeting. Bonus points if Person B accidentally smacks Person A in the face in their sleep and everyone laughs and calls them cute.

Imagine you've been stood up by your boyfriend on date night and the waitress keeps asking if you're ready to order, but you keep asking for more time, hoping he's just late. People are starting to look at you with those apologetic looks like they know and you start to feel worse and worse about the whole situation, but just as you get up to leave, this boy you've never seen before sits down explaining loudly, "sorry I'm so late, Babe. Traffic is crazy right now." And he quietly adds, "I'm [NAME]. Just go with it, yeah? Whoever didn't bother to show up is a jerk." And you do go with it because he's being sweet and trying to save you, (plus he's super cute), and as you're leaving the restaurant after the best non-planned date ever, he asks you out for real this time.

"That has got to be the lamest pick up line in existence." "Don't worry that's just Plan A." "So what's Plan B?" "To take you hostage."

"I love you from the bottom of my heart, but I don't trust your cooking. Stay out of my kitchen."

Person B dancing around their home, headphones in, eyes closed, singing as loudly as they please to their favourite song while Person A stands in the doorway watching their oblivious partner with a loving smile on their face.

Person A walked into the house, threw their bag on a chair and laid down on the carpet with an air of defeat. Person B walked in a few hours later, saw Person A on the ground and set to work. They picked up a few blankets and a couple of pillows. Then Person B walked over to Person A, laid everything out, and proceeded to lay down with Person A. Person A slowly curled up to Person B and fell into a restful sleep. Five hours later, they're still there, just soaking in each other's presence.

Person A was sitting up in bed, headphones on and staring intensely at their Ipad

screen, which flickered brightly in the dim room. Person B rolled over and slowly sat up, glancing at the clock and seeing it was well past 2 AM. Person B leaned up against Person A, eyes still closed and asked why Person A was still up. Person A popped out an earbud and quickly [states reason] and then turned their attention back to the screen. Person B yawned loudly, grabbed the device and tossed it off the bed. Right before Person A could protest, Person B curled an arm around them and forced Person A to lay down. Person A fell asleep within minutes, tucked securely within Person B's arms.

Imagine your OTP getting ready for bed, and Person A is sitting on the bed. Person B tries to sneak up on them with a hug or a kiss, but Person A has quick reflexes and thinks they're being attacked. So they accidentally hit Person B in the face and they fall back onto the bed. Person A quickly realizes who it was then and keeps saying sorry really fast and hugs them and kisses where it hurts.

Person A has finals coming up and Person B has already finished theirs. Person A is stressed over the finals and breaks down one night lamenting their ability to do anything right. Person B calmly picks them up, brings them to bed and cuddles with them, cooing to them and telling them all the wonderful things Person B loves about Person A.

Imagine Person A walking into the kitchen, only to find Person B in tears. Person A immediately rushes over to Person B's side, fretting over them, consoling, and asking what happened. Surprised, Person B explains they were simply cutting onions.

Person A is baking cookies and has to split their attention between watching the timer and fighting off Person B, who keeps trying to steal cookie dough from the bowl.

Imagine your OTP making out on a couch, but then one of them accidentally rolls off and the other is either frantically asking if they're okay, or laughing their head off.

Imagine your OTP ice skating and one of them falls. The other tries to help them up but they lose their balance and fall on top of the other.

You were studying for your exams in a few weeks, your boyfriend was sitting opposite you, simply staring. You couldn't concentrate and were getting frustrated. "Stop it!" You yelled, slamming your pencil on your book. "Stop what?" He asks, smiling innocently up at you. "Stop staring, stop making me want you, stop making me feel--argh just st--" He shut you up, placing his soft lips on yours, letting all the stress wear out. "Stop stressing babe, it won't do you any good." He mumbled, placing his forehead onto yours. "Come here." He insisted, patting his lap. You happily accepted, moving over to him and plunking yourself down. He wrapped his arms around you and you rested your head on his chest, hearing his heart beat. "That's enough studying for today, babe. You'll ace that test, okay?" He kissed your forehead, rubbing your arms. You nodded and rested in his arms, feeling safe and sound.

What if he held you tightly in his arms as you lay on his chest, drifting into sleep by the sound of his steady heartbeat. Feeling the slight vibration of his lungs as he hummed softly. His hands brushing lightly in your hair as his lips pressed against the top of your head, but stayed there for awhile. Then he let out a faint sigh, taking his lips away, seeming to be deep in thought.

You shift around in bed, trying to find a comfortable position. No success. You hear your boyfriend stretching. "Can't sleep, babe?" He asks, letting out a sleepy sigh.

"Come here," he whispers. You move over to him and he snakes an arm around your waist and wraps his leg around yours as you rest your head on his bare chest.

As you lay in bed alone, struggling with reaching sleep, you toss and turn before huffing out in annoyance at still being awake. A small fraction of light creeps into your room until the door closes and the edge of your bed dips down underneath his weight. He carefully climbs under the covers, reaching an arm out for you, pulling you closer to his body with your back to his front. "You can sleep now, baby. I'm home. I love you." He gently whispers in your ear, lightly kissing your cheek then laying his head on the pillow next to you to fall into a dream-filled sleep of your boy being home.

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princesssarisa · 4 years ago

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Fictional character asks: Othello and Desdemona.

OTHELLO

Favorite thing about them: The fact that his feelings about Desdemona stay complex even when he’s most thoroughly poisoned against her. Yes, sometimes he bays for her blood and reviles her as the scum of the earth, but at other moments he cries, agonizes that such a deceitful woman should still seem so charming and lovable, and alternates between being truly vengeful and feeling reluctantly duty-bound to kill her. He also shows grief at her death even before he learns she was innocent (”My wife! My wife! What wife? I have no wife. O insupportable! O heavy hour!”). None of this makes what he does forgivable, but at least it makes him more vulnerable and human than if he just hated her until he learned the truth.

Least favorite thing about them: He murders his innocent wife. Enough said.

Favorite line: His speech while watching Desdemona sleep:

It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul,--

Let me not name it to you, you chaste stars!--

It is the cause. Yet I'll not shed her blood;

Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow,

And smooth as monumental alabaster.

Yet she must die, else she'll betray more men.

Put out the light, and then put out the light:

If I quench thee, thou flaming minister,

I can again thy former light restore,

Should I repent me: but once put out thy light,

Thou cunning'st pattern of excelling nature,

I know not where is that Promethean heat

That can thy light relume. When I have pluck'd the rose,

I cannot give it vital growth again.

It must needs wither: I'll smell it on the tree.

(kissing her)

Ah balmy breath, that dost almost persuade

Justice to break her sword! One more, one more.

Be thus when thou art dead, and I will kill thee,

And love thee after. One more, and this the last:

So sweet was ne'er so fatal. I must weep,

But they are cruel tears: this sorrow's heavenly;

It strikes where it doth love. She wakes.

brOTP: None in particular: all of his friendships fall apart. In a crossover fic, though, I might like to see him meet Anakin Skywalker, because they have so much in common: even Ian McDiarmid has said that Revenge of the Sith is in many ways like Othello in space. I’m not sure if they’d be friends or hate each other, though.

OTP: I don’t ship him with anyone but Desdemona, but I can’t fully ship him with the woman he abuses and kills either, so... With freedom from Iago’s manipulation.

nOTP: With Iago.

Random headcanon: He has PTSD. His account of the horrors he’s experienced at war, including being captured and sold into slavery, makes this seem likely, as does his claim that both Desdemona’s love for him and his for her is based in her pity for his past. This plays a role in his downfall, though I’m not sure exactly how at the moment. (I’m sure that somewhere or other, the play has been analyzed from this perspective.)

Unpopular Opinion: His tragic flaw isn’t “jealousy.” In fact he has more than one tragic flaw. His jealousy is important, of course, but so is his complicated blend of pride and insecurity that causes his jealousy, as well as his overly trusting nature, not to mention misogyny and (in modern terms) a madonna-whore complex. None of these flaws come entirely from within him either, but from his society and experiences too. @noshitshakespeare has written an excellent analysis of the subject, not just about Othello but Shakespeare’s other tragic heroes too.

Song I associate with them: “Niun mi tema,” his last aria from Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Otello:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYZkXFkI5H0

The text is based on his “Behold, I have a weapon” speech from the play, but with his suicide and dying words (“I kissed thee ere I kill’d thee...”) tacked on at the end. Presumably Verdi and Arrigo Boito, the librettist, decided that the final speech Shakespeare gave him (“Soft you; a word or two before you go”) was too calm for a powerful final aria, so they used the more passionate, anguished second-to-last speech as his sendoff instead.

Favorite picture of them:

James Earl Jones at the American Shakespeare Theatre, 1981 (with Christopher Plummer’s Iago in the background).

Peter Macon at the Guthrie Theatre, 2014:

Operatic tenor Mario del Monaco in the title role of Verdi’s Otello, 1950s:

DESDEMONA

Favorite thing about them: How fully realized she is as a character. She’s mainly known for being sweet, innocent, gentle and loving, and she is all of those things. But like other Shakespeare ingenues, she also has a quietly strong, independent will, and is sophisticated, witty (Othello explicitly lists “high and plenteous wit and invention” among her best qualities), lively even in her gentleness, and open in her sexual desire for her husband even in her chaste virtue and naïveté. I wouldn’t call her as proto-feminist a character as, say, Juliet, let alone the powerful heroines of the comedies, but she is a well-rounded human being, not the flat symbol of bridal virtue a lesser playwright would have made her.

Least favorite thing about them: That she has to suffer and die in the service of a man’s tragic character arc. She’s too central and well-developed for me to call her a Woman in the Refrigerator, but still, the popular view of the final tragedy (whether Shakespeare meant it to be viewed this way or not) is “Poor Othello, driven by Iago’s lies to destroy his dearest possession,” valuing Desdemona more as Othello's love object than as a person.

Favorite line:

Her most famous speech. Maybe it’s problematic, since it shows her wholeheartedly forgiving her husband’s abuse, but at the same time she firmly asserts her innocence, and her very loyalty and forgiveness puts her husband to shame by contrasting both with his wrong beliefs about her and with his own response to her alleged sins:

O good Iago, What shall I do to win my lord again? Good friend, go to him; for, by this light of heaven, I know not how I lost him. Here I kneel: If e'er my will did trespass 'gainst his love, Either in discourse of thought or actual deed, Or that mine eyes, mine ears, or any sense, Delighted them in any other form; Or that I do not yet, and ever did. And ever will--though he do shake me off To beggarly divorcement--love him dearly, Comfort forswear me! Unkindness may do much; And his unkindness may defeat my life, But never taint my love. I cannot say 'whore:' It does abhor me now I speak the word; To do the act that might the addition earn Not the world's mass of vanity could make me.

Also, this brief, poignant passage from earlier in the same scene:

Those that do teach young babes Do it with gentle means and easy tasks: He might have chid me so; for, in good faith, I am a child to chiding.

She’s saying that even if she did do something to offend Othello, she did it as unwittingly as an innocent child, and he should have corrected her as gently as he would a child instead of slapping and insulting her.

brOTP: With Emilia.

OTP: Maybe with Emilia too, but mostly with safety and happiness.

nOTP: With Iago.

Random headcanon: When she said she wished “that heaven had made her such a man” in response to Othello’s stories of his adventures, she didn’t mean she wished that heaven had given her a man like him to marry, she meant that she wished she were a man like Othello, and that she could be a heroic soldier and triumph over adversity like he did.

Unpopular Opinion: She’s not the bland, spineless child-bride some critics accuse her of being, but we don’t need to bend over backwards to highlight how strong or modern she is either. She’s a lovely, tragic character who doesn’t need to be viewed as either a role model or an anti-role model.

Song I associate with them: The “Ave Maria” from Verdi’s Otello. It has no basis in the play apart from the assorted references to Desdemona praying, but it’s so beautiful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ6sXAY-Qx8

Favorite picture of them:

Iréne Jacob in the 1995 film version:

A very young, vulnerable-looking Lily James at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, 2011:

Operatic soprano Katia Ricciarelli in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1986 film of Verdi’s opera.

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ohnej · 5 years ago

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Masterpost: Naruhina headcanons

As Naruhina is my ultimate OTP out of all ships, I’ve collected plenty of personal headcanons of this dummy-dum-dum couple for years. And finally I’ve decided to make a list out of these HCs and take a look how does this list actually look like.

This list includes both non-smut and smutty HCs of this pairing.

Naruhina headcanons, a period after the Fourth Shinobi world war and before the Last

- After the Fourth Shinobi world war they started getting close to each other and to spend time together, just the two of them

- They, for example, went to farm markets, visited Neji’s, Kushina’s and Minato’s graves, went grocery shopping, Ramen Ichiraku and coffee shops together, visited festivals, looked after Mirai together etc. etc. They always found time to spend time together.

- Also, because of their shared interest in flowers, plants and nature overall, they often went for walks in forests, parks, gardens, you name it

- They always had a lot to talk about, but occasional silence never made them feel awkward – anything but that! It was very comfortable, actually.

- Hinata did visit Naruto’s apartment couple of times, but they were never alone there – there was always some kind of gathering between Rookie 9 going on

- When they hanged out with Rookie 9, the others organized things so Hinata and Naruto were always able to sit side by side

- Naruto teased her by poking her arms and sides - he found it amusing

- Hinata, on the other hand, teased Naruto by pouring drink ultra-slowly into his glass ‘til it frustrated Naruto

- They shared birthday presents with each other

- Naruto’s feelings for Hinata gradually grew to be romantic in this period, but because he actually didn’t understand the concept of romantic love, he wasn’t able to name these developing feelings even though he hadn’t felt the same with anybody else before. The thing is that no one had ever properly taught him what romantic love actually was like nor did he educate himself in that, either. Therefore, he ended up thinking that Hinata was just a very special person to him.

- On the other words, he thought he knew what romantic love was like, so when Naruto started to have those new, seriously romantic feelings for Hinata, he didn’t really know what they were

- Naruto found Hinata sexually attractive and found himself fantasizing about her often

- First time when Naruto complimented her looks, it was as trivial thing as her hands

- Hinata, too, sort of accidentally complimented Naruto’s looks couple of times, but Naruto didn’t think there was any bigger meaning behind those compliments – he thought she said it out of being kind and friendly person over all

- Hinata once came to a thought of Naruto maybe having some sort of feelings towards her, too, but she very quickly denied it to be the case. She found hers and Naruto’s relationship being very much alike with Naruto’s and Sakura’s, and Hinata knew that those two were nothing else but best friends to each other. Therefore, Hinata came to a conclusion that she was nothing else but a good friend to Naruto.

- Naruto found himself wanting and waiting to see Hinata anywhere he went, especially after missions

Naruhina headcanons after the Last

- When they started dating, it was emotionally overwhelming for Naruto to see Hinata being like home in his apartment. It was such an odd, speechless and beautiful sight. After all, Naruto was alone for years, so seeing Hinata doing normal stuff in his home was very meaningful and powerful thing for him.

- Naruto was the one coming up with the idea of getting married. It happened in the morning after a sleepover, when Hinata caught Naruto watching her sleeping next to him in his bed.

“I think we should get married”

“I think so, too”

- Sure, the proposal happened very shortly after them being officially a couple, but he knew whole-heartedly that Hinata was the one for him, so he found the idea of waiting unnecessary, even idiotic.

- They didn’t mind giving Hinata’s father the power to plan the wedding ceremony. What was the most important thing for Naruto and Hinata was that their loved ones were there - and that they would finally have each other.

- Boruto was a ”planned mistake” (”if it happens, it happens, baby is welcomed”) and Himawari was planned. Getting pregnant with Hima took a lot more time and money than with Boruto.

- Hinata never huffs at Naruto, but when she gave birth to Boruto, she said ”you’re breathing too loud” to Naruto. Naruto still teases her about it.

- When Hinata gave birth to both Boru and Hima, Naruto felt the same feelings as when she fought with Pain - it was hard for Naruto to see Hinata in pain while he couldn’t do anything to ease what she was going through - he felt helpless

- Both times when he got his kids in his arms for the first time, he was absolutely terrified it was all just a dream

- Hinata named Boruto, Naruto named Himawari

- Like every couple, they argue, too. When they argue, they don’t shout or raise their voices to each other, but if they do, the other one will always point that out. But, on the other hand, silent treatment is rather common, especially on Hinata’s part. Unfortunately.

- Naruto is better in strategic and logical games. Hinata, on the other hand, in games which need good memory and general knowledge.

- Naruto can be a little jealous, not often tough, but he’s not possessive over Hinata. He calms down quickly after a sincere talk with Hinata of why he has nothing to worry about.

- Hinata is a talented singer and Naruto loves listening her singing and humming

- They sleep in different beds, because Hima, earlier Boruto, too, sleeps in the same bed with Hinata. This is okay with them, because kids’ wellbeing is their nro 1 priority.

- They’re both interested in or at least follow politics. He often talks about politics with Hinata, because it helps him getting a little wider perspective to things, which is also helpful for his job as the Hokage

- Naruto is good at buying presents

- He’s also a good keeping speeches, telling stories and at languages

- Hinata desided to stay at home with kids, because she wanted to give their children a childhood she and Naruto never had

- Himawari has been very patient, well-behaving and understanding towards her dad, his work and absence - this actually worries both Hinata and Naruto, because they’re afraid that Hima hides her true feelings

- They’re actively in touch when Naruto’s working

- Even though Hinata is mostly a stay-at-home mom, she is still very much needed at Hyuga compound as a spokes person and representative, because she is better at working in conflicted situations than her sister because of her calmness and rationality - she’s been suggested to go in politics, even

- Hinata understood what Naruto’s inauguration as the Hokage would mean to them – him not being able to be with his family, that is. She prepared herself for it for years and came to fully accept the inevitable situation (after all, she knew who she was marrying). But what was still hard for her to bear was how it affected on their children and Naruto.

Naruhina smutty headcanons

- Naruto felt so nervous during their first make-out-session, that it was Hinata who took the lead

- Hinata was raised to wait till marriage, but she couldn’t keep that – once when they were making out, the mood took them, and they went all the way

- Their first time was very passionate. They felt like it was something they’ve been doing for ages - it felt that right and natural for both of them.

- After their first time Hinata was in shock, because she never thought she could actually do that. She didn’t feel guilty, tho. She felt blissful and happy it happened.

- Seeing, feeling and hearing her reacting to his touch so passionately meant a lot to Naruto, and it was something that both turned him on and made him speechless; and still does, actually

- Hinata is very self-confident in bed, which puts Naruto over his knees

- They prefer being equals in bed, but you could still say Naruto tends to be in a submissive role more often than Hinata, while Hinata is the leading one

- ... that being said, Naruto enjoys seeing Hinata pegging and Hinata loves being sub

- Because Hinata can deep throat, face fuck is part of their rougher sex life

- ... and so is anal sex

- Hinata has made out with Naruko. She enjoyed it.

- They’ve done it in the Hokage office. Obviously.

- They’ve had sex also on top of the Hokage Rock

- Naruto’s shadow clones have made Hinata very, very happy several times

- Hinata could never go all the way with Naruto’s shadow clone alone. A few times, though, when Naruto sent his shadow clone home for a reason or another, she made out with it (passionate kisses, stroking cock) and made it disappear to hint Naruto, that he has a horny wife waiting for him when he comes home from work.

- Before having kids, sex in the kitchen happened rather often

- Pregnant Hinata was a huge kink for Naruto

- Because of Naruto being busy as the Hokage, they cannot have sex as much as they want or need, so they need some creativity and prioritization to find time for it. Quickie in the hallway against the wall in the middle of the night is quite familiar way to do it.

#naruhina #lemon #naruto #naruto uzumaki #hinata #Hinata Hyuga #hinata uzumaki #naruto headcanons #konoha #sunshine family #boruto #boruto uzumaki #himawari #Himawari Uzumaki

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