#research week 4

[tblsomedoodles]

What's the countdown for im concerned

It's to something Alt Don thinks is important.

I cant say exactly what yet, but I can say that

It's been there a while : )

(Fun fact! I messed up the formatting of the timer in the recent update. It was supposed to say 74 hrs. Instead it says 74 minutes. So I guess we're speed running some events now b/c I can't really go back and change it. (it's fine. I actually like this way better. I'll get to the fun stuff faster, which i'm all for.))

Thank you!

[pollyannawog]

The Boy with Starry Eyes - Chapter 1

Chapters: 1/5

Summary:

"Kieran couldn’t hold it in anymore. “Don’t you think the ogre in that folktale sounds kinda... sad?” Floriana looked back at him, surprised at the sudden outburst. He fidgeted, tugging at a lock of dark hair. “Maybe... maybe the villagers just didn’t understand it, you know? It might not have wanted to be… scary.” Floriana’s face creased with thought. “You think?” They murmured, and Kieran felt his stomach sink. “It attacked the village, right? I don’t blame them for being scared.”" Kieran's life has always been anything but normal, a tenuous dance of practiced gestures and actions that kept people from asking too many questions. But when a new face shows up during his yearly trip back home, his ability to cope is thrown into dramatic disarray. Updates Mondays & Thursdays

Inspired by @shima-draws's Kieranpon AU.

[jtl-fics]

Fluent Freshman - Part 24

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“What do you MEAN Smithy is in the hospital with a stab wound to his stomach?!” Nicky’s own voice is agony for his hangover but honestly, how the fuck else was he supposed to respond when he had asked Andrew where FF was and gotten that as a response.

“Calm down.” Andrew says and he looks tired, looks stressed, and maybe even just…a touch nervous?

Nicky isn’t as good as Neil at reading Andrew Minyard. He doesn’t think anyone will ever be as fluent in the language of Andrew Minyard as Neil Josten but Nicky has picked up some key phrases.

He can see when he’s making a joke that is a step too far. He can see when his cousin wants to kiss Neil but is holding back. He can see when his cousin is stressed.

He can see a guilty curve to Andrew’s spine.

“Andrew, answer me honestly, did you stab my sweet baby freshman?” Nicky asks and he’s not sure if the nausea he feels anymore is from horror or from the sheer number of drinks he had put in his system the night before.

Roland usually cuts him off before he gets this level.

Roland also has a habit of pouring heavier when he’s stressed.

Roland also also tends to make complicated fruity drinks that Nicky likes when he’s stressed.

Andrew’s jaw tenses but it’s Neil who speaks up, “It was an accident. It happened during a fight.” Neil says and Nicky throws his hands up in the air.

“You got into a FIGHT with my sweet baby freshman? Sweet little Smithy? The boy who made brownies that made me feel kinda straight for a dead woman?!” Nicky exclaims and sees Andrew and Neil open their mouths to say something but, “I promised him that if he wanted I’d get him something hard that’d mess his GUTS up but this isn’t what I MEANT.” He lets himself collapse dramatically over the table.

“Nicky, shut up!” Kevin hisses from his spot on the couch.

“When the fuck did Kevin get here?!” Because seriously, how fucked up was Nicky last night that he doesn’t remember Kevin coming on this Columbia trip? Where’d he sit? He couldn’t really remember coming over after Thanksgiving. Had Andrew put Kevin in the trunk? Had Andrew put Nicky in the trunk?

“He came with Wymack.” Neil cut in before Nicky started testing reality. “Wymack is at the hospital since he’s…uh…he’s the…”

“Medical Power of Attorney” Andrew answers.

“Yes! Thank you, the Medical power of attorney for Smith. He needed surgery and Wymack wanted to be nearby in case he had to make any pressing decisions.” Neil explains and yeah that tracks, he knows a little bit about FF’s family and knows that aside from his grandma on his dad’s side the rest can go take a long walk off a short volcano observation platform

“Okay, that explains why Kevin is here….how?! Despite all of the unwarranted advice, Kevin is not a medical professional.” Nicky says before turning to Kevin, “So Kevin, what insane Exy-related reason are you here? Don’t lie and say it’s because you want to sign the get well soon card.” He hisses.

“Fuck you!” Kevin spits, “I need to know how long Smiths is going to be out of commission and what his PT is going to look like. He was supposed to be starting during the spring season.” Kevin growls.

“There it is!” Nicky throws up his hands.

“Nicky, just calm down!” Neil pleads.

“How can I stay calm? Andrew stabbed Smithy! So not only is my favorite freshman in the hospital Andrew’s going to end up back on those god forsaken meds again!” Nicky shouts and buries his face in his hands.

“Smith isn’t going to say that.” Andrew’s voice is calm but Nicky can hear the slight edge.

“Oh yeah?” Nicky asks because he could see FF promising to never mention who stabbed him if Andrew would just spare his life. FF was going to be even MORE of a disaster when it came to his anxiety around Andrew. Nicky wouldn’t be surprised if his friend just straight up dropped out after this. His cousin is safe but he’s absolutely going to lose his friend.

“Because he’s saying Romero Malcolm stabbed him.” Andrew finishes.

Nicky sits up.

“Wait, what?” Nicky asks.

“Last night Romero Malcolm was at Eden’s.” Neil says voice even in a way that lets Nicky know that he’s trying to stay calm, “Smith recognized him, heard he wanted to grab,” Neil swallows thickly, “…grab one of my friends and saw them looking at…” Neil trails off and looks to Andrew who shakes his head, “…around for someone to grab.” Neil seems to decide and Nicky knows when something is being hidden from him but he’s more interested in the story than what Neil is hiding at the moment, “He got Romero’s attention so that he wouldn’t do anything bad in Eden’s and let Roland know to call help. He went out alone into the alley but Romero didn’t follow him.” Neil explains.

“Oh thank god.” Nicky sighs.

“Because he’d alerted Jackson Plank was lying in wait to ambush him.” Neil continues.

“Oh dear god.” Nicky exclaims.

“He uh…” Neil looks to Andrew who shakes his head again, “okay we don’t know exactly HOW Smith managed to do it but he beat Jackson up pretty bad.” Neil explains.

Nicky feels his brain stop working.

He has watched FF trip over his own feet, walk into four different trees, and almost sprain his ankle walking across a flat surface. He knows FF has been watching self-defense videos and had even gotten some pointers from Matt but even Matt had told him his better bet was probably just to yell “WOW WHAT’S THAT OVER THERE?!”, point behind the attacker, and run as fast as humanly possible away from a fight.

Neil is still talking.

Nicky boots back up quickly.

“…a gun. He tackled Romero into Andrew and Andrew’s knife ended up in Smith’s stomach on accident while they were wrestling for the gun. Smith is the one who said he’s going to tell everyone who asks that it was Romero. He even said it to me.” Neil says with an awkward laugh.

“And you believed him.” Andrew says and there’s warmth in his cousin’s eyes as he looks at Neil and teases him.

“And I believed him.” Neil confirms.

“Okay, so you swear to me that you did not INTENTIONALLY stab my BFF?” Nicky asks looking at Andrew seriously.

“BFF, seriously?” Kevin asks.

“Best Freshman Friend.” Nicky answers quickly, “Don’t worry Kevin, you lose out to Matt in all regards for my Best Senior Friend.” He says.

Kevin just flips him off but Nicky turns his attention back to Andrew, “Andrew, I need to hear it.” He says .

“I did not intentionally stab Smith.” Andrew confirms.

Nicky lets the horrified nausea leave him with only his hangover nausea.

“Okay, we can work with that.”  Nicky leans back. “Have you heard from that Agent?” he asks looking at Neil.

Neil nods but then looks nervous and shoots a look towards Kevin, “The FBI is sending Browning and a field office agent to talk with us but…Ichirou also contacted me.” He says and Nicky watches as Kevin perks up.

“He did?!” Kevin squawks looking around like he expected the head of the Moriyama family to appear from the shadows.

“He wants to make sure we do our part to keep the Moriyama name out of this. He is going to deal with Romero and Jackson himself.” Neil says looking nervous.

Nicky clenches his eyes shut, “Well you’re not going to mention them right?” he hears Kevin ask.

“Of course not Kevin.” Nicky hears Andrew hiss.

“Good.” Kevin says.

There’s silence in the wake of Neil’s statement.

Nicky takes a deep breath and wishes his head was a little less agonizing. “Why aren’t we at the hospital to see Smithy?” he asks because he has nothing he can do about Ichirou so he may as well put it out of his mind.

There is some grumbling.

“Wymack said that he’ll just make us sit in the waiting room without any updates.” Neil says. “We’re picking up Smith’s grandma from the airport and she’s our ticket to getting an actual update beyond ‘not dead yet’ from Wymack.” He adds.

“What, you really can’t get updates without Wymack?” Nicky asks.

Andrew looks at Nicky and Nicky can’t read a single thing his cousin is thinking.

“What’s Smith’s first name Nicky.” Andrew asks.

“Oh God fucking Dammit.” Nicky’s head hurts too bad for this.

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[quaranmine]

oh my god??? he survived for seven weeks. this guy is insane GOOD FOR HIM!!! and his family must be so grateful!

[oathkeeper-of-tarth]

Also I quit my job of what would in about a month or two have been 10 years, and perhaps now I will get to actually be a human being again.

[aggressiveguitarnoises]

why am i so interested in south american cultures and history. and why do i keep stopping myself from learning about them

[citrlet]

guys guys guys i saved up enough to get something i've been wanting for YEARS

[lottieratworld]

sorry im not voting for any candidate that will happily continue supplying weapons for a genocide. it would go against everything i stand for

[fauvester]

how do garak and bashir feel about being grandparents?, also since theres a third elim (3lim) ((if i read tht right,,,,)

garak and bashirs parenting styles are reversed for grandparenting. julian's a total sap for his grandkids, taking them on trips and buying them elaborate educational toys. garak is the reserved victorian grandfather smoking a pipe in the study talking about The Old Days and ordering them around (especially in the garden, his knees aren't what they used to be.)

Bashir is still annoyed at the passage of time seeing fit to give his children (who, in his mind, are still kids) children of their own. Rude!

[faaun]

ok let's catch up quickly

[my-thoughts-and-junk]

thinking about fallout 4 against my will

[illyrianbitch]

guess who is back and a. successfully fought against a suspension b. about to submit her last paper and finish her semester and c. high as fuck!!! (its me!!!!)

here’s some fun updates:

i now have time to write!!! i don’t start my research program until june so i can do my silly lil stories with all my time!! i have been feeling real in the dumps about my writing though, so let’s hope i can get some inspo soon.

thank you to everyone who messaged me about my friend passing <3 it was just such heavy news to receive. i knew him from my high school back when i still lived in honduras and i always felt such guilt leaving, like i left all my friends behind for a better life. he was one of the first guys i had proper crushes on. he was great at volleyball, used to give me his watch to make sure i knew what times his games were. real sweet guy. super smart. just kills me to know he was in such pain. the last conversation we ever had was him joking about how everyone had a crush on me. i told him that wasn’t possible because no one talked to me, he said people never knew how. i told him, well you talked to me. he said i was worth it. just thinking about all that now. thinking about how i never told him about that big stinking crush.

my school did not suspend me or put me on probation! i had professors help me to write an official letter to the dean, she had absolutely no grounds to make such threats towards me considering i didn’t organize a huge protest or anything. so thats cleared up (im just on her shit list and need to be very careful now)

i say….as i’m still actively & openly partaking in protests. that being said, if i go mia for a little while again let’s hope it’s not bc i’m arrested😋 (again). my super conservative state is so pissed about these protests lolol our encampment this past week resulted in some of us getting arrested and shot with rubber bullets (those bitches sting!!!!) anyways fuck 12 forever and always, and if you can pls support your local university encampments!! because look at these fucking pigs 🤮

[apocalypticdemon]

i CANNOT wait for this semester to be over. 23 hours remain. God.

[coronangelic1]

do you know what its something that i hate. teachers that are pieces of shit and take a big part of your grade because the person you had to work with didnt do their part and because of that you said hey. ill do all myself!!! just gotta add that they didnt work!!!! and the teacher says fuck you get a 70 this is what you get for not doing every single possible way of communication with your partner to get them to write one (1) one thing in this paper

[gatheryepens]

So I’ve got an essay draft due in like 4-5 days and I’m at 379 words so far….

[nicoathogwarts]

“We need something to distract Umbridge and the Inquisitorial squad or we’ll never get to the ministry in time,” Harry said to his friends.

They all looked at one another waiting for someone to come up with a solution.

“Peeves” Nico said, at his side he flicked his wrist.

“Peeves? He won’t distract them for us, not without a price.” Hermione said, playing with her hair as she tried to think of a solution.

Peeves burst through a wall cackling for the first time in months. “You called?”

Nico nodded “distract Umbridge and the Inquisitorial Squad whatever way you can, just make it big and messy.”

Peeves lit up at the instructions. “of course, of course, whatever you command.” before flying off while laughing.

“Well? Let’s go.” he said, walking ahead to negate the stares everyone else gave him.

They all followed, asking question after question as to how Nico was able to get Peeves to do what he wanted.

he shrugged “Slytherin privilege,” and left it at that.

“You can’t just say Slytherin privilege and expect us to not ask questions.” Hermione said as they followed Harry out of the castle.

“Ask me no questions I’ll tell you no lies.”

Ron frowned “what does that mean?”

“There’s no time, let’s go. Sirius is in danger!” Harry ran towards the forest, the others following him.