#read more. gotta start reading again

[lucabyte]

some thoughts on Claude

alt title: diversity win! this Butch Nun is crafting bombs in an unventilated room in her convent while actively courting Mother Superior! Do Not Give Them Access To Unlimited Power No Matter How Nice They Are

+ bonus

[ricky-mortis]

Hatchetfield @femslashfortnight Day 1: Make It Sapphic AU

[yache-berries]

*sends them off to Unova for their umpteenth honeymoon in my school's clubhouse room*

[alohaasaloevera]

ok maybe klance is boring cause it’s everywhere and maybe they don’t share too many scenes together so but I don’t really give a shit! look at them! they’re so…klance. i say there’s another few months give or take before my interest in them finally burns out and it stays dormant for like two years before I pick it up again and i go feral over the two because they’re KLANCE

[waterfallofspace]

don't know how to format this post so welcome to waterfall is craving things and she doesn't know if it's more h-rny or lonely so enjoy a little snippet of what is playing on loop in my mind~

Person A: tshhieew!

Person B: Bless you, poor little thing~

Person A: I'm- eshh'iew! tschh- kngt'shhew! I'm not little!

Person B: Even if you aren't, your sneezes sure are~

Person A, blushing: No they're- eh'tnshiew! aeshh'iee!

Person B, with a smirk: What a poor, sneezy little thing~

[shokupanda]

me when time moves forward at a steady pace: how the fuck is it more than halfway through july already. this fuckers rapidly sprinting when im not looking huh

[ssruis]

At some point I really do need to talk about tsukasa + rui wrt to rui - who has had so many people leave him because his ideas were scary/dangerous even when he did everything to ensure people wouldn’t actually get hurt - going “I’m going to be too weird and he’s going to leave me so I should just get it over with now by being as insane as possible. Ok he’s still here what if I’m more insane. Ok he’s still here but surely he’ll leave if I’m even crazier. Ok he’s still here but THIS time (rinse and repeat).” I feel like a lot of why rui acted Like That in the beginning was because he was like “this guy is a liar there’s no way he’ll actually stick around *nobody* is ok with my stunts.” If everyone says you’re weird and your ideas are insane and will hurt people you might as well lean into that being your reputation so that nobody else will attempt to be your friend and then leave when you + your ideas are too much. Obviously a lot of this is unconscious but I think in the beginning it was at least a little deliberate.

He was 100% lying when he was like “if you touch this you’ll die” in the main story but I feel like that was his way of being like “see recruiting me was a bad idea. Oh well this is what I expected”. Which is also why he immediately is like “bye then ✌🏻” when tsukasa is like “I don’t want to die.” & then he’s shocked when tsukasa is like “ok fine let’s do that” -> he suggests a flame thrower and launching tsukasa 10 meters into the air -> tsukasa is still like “😰… but it will wow the audience so as a future star I must do it”

which is 100% the first time anyone has been insane enough to agree to what rui throws at them & he’s very obviously super cheesed by this

The reason I’m singling out tsukasa (besides the fact that I’m a ruikasa enjoyer) is that, unlike with emu/nene, 1) tsukasa promised to match his freak during their first interaction 2) when rui attempted to call his bluff tsukasa continued to be insane and agree to his ideas.

& then when rui “shows and theatre are my entire life and also the only way I know how to connect to people (even though that never works)” kamishiro leaves and refuses to return, Tsukasa elects to convey his true feelings/rediscovery of his original goal through a show based around their argument. Which is an absolutely unhinged thing to do, but it works because rui is also unhinged and shows are the language he speaks best.

I think after the main story rui’s continued attempts to find the point where he’d finally become Too Much for tsukasa were unconscious. The brain likes patterns and it’s natural to attempt to make any exceptions to a rule fit with what you’re used to.

Wonder Halloween is absolutely rui’s worst nightmare coming true, in that he constantly goes to such great lengths to ensure that what he does is safe and people still leave anyways - and now he’s finally found someone just as crazy as he is, a place he can be accepted, and Tsukasa gets hurt because one of rui’s inventions malfunctions. If people left rui when it *was* safe, why on earth would someone stay when they actually got hurt because of him? & then tsukasa doesn’t leave, but rui pulls back because there’s no way he’s getting a second chance if someone else gets hurt. I think tsukasa being mad at *himself* for getting hurt and only getting mad at rui for pulling back was Huge because rui is so used to being too much, and now tsukasa is going “I won’t accept anything less than your authentic self.” Also huge because it showcases that tsukasa is a fucking freak.

The constant roping tsukasa into antics at school is (imo) another part of that - ok so tsukasa is fine with all of this on the stage, but what about in front of all of his peers? Getting in trouble and being labeled as weird will be the deal breaker right? Even nene doesn’t want to be seen around him. Nope! Tsukasa actually is going to act like they’re glued at the hip at school. Tsukasa cares about his reputation, in that he doesn’t want to be labeled as a trouble maker, but he’s already known as a weirdo and doesn’t really care. He’ll huff and puff about Rui being irresponsible and tarnishing his reputation but he’s still not leaving. Rui will purposefully annoy him & tsukasa will react dramatically but continue to associate with him.

Pandemonium is essentially an event about their relationship, & I’m not going to go pull a bunch of quotes (I am keeping this post solidly under control. I am not going to go insane with the evidence. I am normal and in charge of my own destiny.) but since I have this quote on hand:

Rui: I had always thought that I could never properly understand everyone around me.

Rui: as I started doing shows at Wonder Stage with everyone, my way of thinking and feelings began to change.

Rui: now, I am able to understand and connect with someone without relying on shows, and I’ve come to value the beauty of laughing alongside others

Rui: that’s why — tsukasa-kun. Thank you for giving me the chance to change.

The reason why pandemonium is the turning point for their relationship is because they’re connecting outside of shows. The reason why rui specifically cites tsukasa as the reason he changed is because tsukasa brought him to wxs, repeatedly emphasized that he would not accept rui holding back, and stuck with him when any sane and reasonable person would have been like “I value not getting detention on the daily and not dying on stage.” I say that with love. Pandemonium shows that rui *can* connect to people and form relationships without playfully threatening bodily harm several times a day, but the rui + tsukasa relationship is special in that they’re both insane Together.

One specific thing I want to point out is in the card story where tsukasa joins the disciplinary committee (I’m not transcribing that/pulling quotes watch it yourself) because he’s tired of having a reputation as a trouble maker. The easiest way to clear his name would be to stop associating with Rui at school, but tsukasa instead goes “I’m going to be taking responsibility for him and watching him carefully”. ??? Ok? Freak. (Tsukasa Tenma voice) you are NOT getting rid of me.

Last thing to mention is that saki, upon first meeting rui, is like “He must keep my brother in check I’m glad he found someone to do shows with 🥰” (funniest possible first impression of the ruikasa dynamic). This post is rui focused (consequence of spending the past 24 hours rotating him in my mind) but I think that because rui is so crazy people often forget that tsukasa is also insane. Even saki, who he’s objectively more normal around, thinks he’s a freak.

They’re both show maniacs. Matching each others freak. Absolutely misery inducing to be around if you haven’t built up a tolerance. I think they’re neat. I hope they both explode. You understand.

[dsntwrk]

help me i've gotten so deep into the steddie rabbit hole i haven't gotten this stuck on something since destiel

this really isn't good for my health

THESE ARE THE FICS THAT I SUBSCRIBED TO / LIKED READING (I'VE BASICALLY READ 1/5 WORTH OF STEDDIE FICS COMPARED TO DESTIEL FICS - I GOT INTO DESTIEL 4 YRS AGO, I ONLY STARTED READING STEDDIE FICS SOME TIME LAST MONTH WTF)

tbf, i have taken breaks from destiel to read other fandoms/fics so, ig the timing works out? if you think about it?

[tariah23]

🗿

[batfossil-fr]

I’ve been really thinking of reopening my art shop soon… I’ve been taking some practice doodles (hence all the posting lately) while I shake off my rust and I’m finding things I enjoy working on again. I miss trying my hand at more dragons/OCs and colors. my shop’s so broken rn lmao but that’s a problem for a later date it’s just nice getting back into art

[b0amagination]

Tastes of Whumptober: Day 14

A different style of writing today! Friendly reminder that ACAB, I'm just using them as a device in my story because the concept can make some fun scenarios when not in a real life corrupt system.

Blackmail

Esteemed Chief Nelson,

I would like to bring yet another issue to your attention. As of late, a certain Mx. Gent has been digging into a case unrelated to their duties as a homicide detective. I’m sure such misuse of time on the clock would call for disciplinary action, including a reorganization of their official case assignments, to prevent results and suspects from being skewed by an untrustworthy perspective. I look forward to the consistent improvement and adjustment of our city’s police system. I’m sure our mutual friend is interested in these developments as well.

                              Yours Truly,

                              C

C,

+1 (2xx) xxx-xxx. I’d like to discuss these accusations further. You must understand that such egregious tips can’t always be taken at face value.

                              Chief Nelson

                              Ring ring.

                              Ring ring.

                              Ring ring.

                              Ring-

“Chief Nelson speaking.”

                              “Nel! What a delight it is to finally hear your voice again. How is everything at the precinct these days, hm?”

“Let’s talk business.”

                              “Always so impatient! And here I thought you’d like to have a word with our dear friend. How long has it been, now? One month? More?”

“Let them speak.”

                              “Let them? What do you take me for Nel, a monster?”

“I take you for much worse, C.”

                              “Goodness. I wouldn’t speak to me that way.”

                              Metal clinks against itself, then falls to the floor. Then a different voice.

                              “Sir?”

“Oh, Trent…”

                              A harsh slap of skin against skin.

                              “Agh! Nelson, I meant, I’m sorry.”

                              “That’s right. They’re not your superior anymore.”

“What-! What the fuck is he doing to you?!”

                              “I’m okay, I’m- I just screwed up, I’m gonna be okay.”

“Has he hurt you? I’ve been managing his demands, he said he wouldn’t, and we’re all trying our best. Nobody’s forgotten about you, Trent.”

                              Sniffling.

                              “Thank you, b-but… please, don’t do it for my sake…”

“Don’t say that. Are you hurt?”

                              “Are you, Trenton?”

                              “No, he’s… he’s not hurting me.”

“Trent, that’s not what I asked. Ignore him.”

                              A shuffling of clothes. Then,

                              “AAAAAAUGH!”

“C! He didn’t do anything wrong! Stop it!”

                              “I- I did, I lied. He’s been- been- …He hurts me when I break his rules.”

                              “Who is he, again?”

                              “You, Sir.”

                              A cruel laugh.

“I thought we had a deal.”

                              “As did I.”

“I’ve done everything you asked. There shouldn’t be a damn mark on him!”

                              If you’d carried out my previous demand, there may have been no need.”

“I did.” A voice crack, and a clearing of the throat. “Jean no longer works here.”

                              “Ms. Jean works from home, completing the same tasks she did before.”

“I did as you said.”

                              “And poor Trenton suffered your punishment.”

“Leave him out of this!”

                              “Can’t a man have collateral? Honestly, Nel, you of all people should understand.”

“The fuck is that supposed to mean?”

                              “Your force is full of collateral. You rest up in that luxe office while forcing your officers to do your dirty work: looking for me, my information, and when they get too close? I’m forced to step in. Just like with your precious pet here.”

“He’s not- ghh. You seem to be hurting him on your own whims anyway.”

                              “His rules? An unfortunate necessity he’s put upon himself. All he has to do is follow them, and no harm comes to him.”

“You’re sick.”

                              “Will you amend your mistakes, Nel?”

“Trent, please, do what he says. I’m gonna get you out of there, I promise! Protect yourself, I promise I’m close!”

                              “Sir, don’t let him-”

                              Click.

Esteemed Chief Nelson,

I’m saddened to know that neither of my boys can find it in them to simply follow orders. Perhaps you’ll reconsider next time. There are other items that can be sent by priority mail, you know. I trust that certain employees will be let go, lest I make good on my promise.

                              Yours Truly,

                              C

Inside the envelope were ten fully intact bloody fingernails, each with the indent of pliers on the end. And a small scrap of paper, dotted with blood.

"He screamed your name."

[lilowoof]

ngl gamers, I think I'm gonna inevitably lose to the hormones and depression in the near future XD

Can't bring myself to be active cause I'm using a lot of energy to not vent post all the time. But fuck it, into the tags I go!

[gratuiciel]

by the way @ttkinnie i may have a one-shot that's mostly ready for beta-ing 👉👈

[rev-tone]

Dragonball Rev .. lol

[luv-again]

wondering whether i shld just jump back into my cryptic castle fic now that i've left it for almost a good couple weeks

[pyrriax]

hi tumblr im pyrr pyrriax and im in my trimonthly artist arc, lord help me and all the projects that are currently sitting in my drafts while i am lured in by the siren song of drawing