#she has so much love to give

[mikaikaika]

Jaiden and Quackity being in Tallulah's loved family wall 🥺🥺🥺

[seluneclerics]

valeris vaughn core

[sivrit]

[rips my shirt in wanting to ship with lavinia]

[watchingwisteria]

listen there really was just something about how in the book, snow’s 3-page descent from hesitant lover boy to deluded mfer happens entirely in his mind. lucy gray gives him no indication whatsoever that she suspects him, that she’s going to leave or betray him. he’s just sitting quietly in the cabin waiting for her to return when that seed of calculated suspicion, which he has needed to survive the capitol, takes a hold of him and chokes the life out of any goodness left inside him. it really drives home your terror as a reader that “oh my god did he kill her? did she escape? what happened to her? why would he even think that?” in a way that when the movie had to adjust for visualization it lost some of that holy shit this guy has lost it emphasis.

[demaparbat-hp]

Golden Boy (and Silver Girl) for the Kintsugi AU.

[ffxivaltaholic]

@cuffles​

— Aure Vives, ‘An extraordinary amount of joules’

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Not beating the allegations.

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[unhingedselfships]

She really did love pretty gowns. It's why she put so much effort into this one.

Not that many people were aware that she designed half her clothes. That was fine, it was just for her.

The deep rich blue silk was in one of her favorite cuts. Low and wide V-neckline (“My great rack is my only redeeming feature, of course I’m gonna show it off!”), long sleeves gathered at the cuffs (“I love a romantic bishop sleeve, and it hides my arms!”), criss-cross detailing at the waist accented with delicate opalescent beading (“It does make a difference, not much of one, but I need all the help I can get.”), and flowing out in a soft A-line to the floor. Normally she would balk at the slit details, shoulder to wrist, and hip to floor on both sides, but the pretty iridescent silver-white chiffon peeking through gave it both interest, and coverage.

It was a stunning piece, and she was proud of it.

(If only she looked as good in it, as it did on its own)

She was happy, so long as she didn’t pass too close to anything reflective. Or think.

Shaking her head slightly, she returned her attention back to the conversation she’d found herself in.

It wasn’t really anything overly important. Basic social upkeep and gossip really. Standard fare for these sorts of parties.

It was slightly less standard, though not unheard of, for her to be approached unprompted. She was an outsider, but a very well connected one. 

So the rather smarmy (slimey) man and his stunning, she assumed daughter, were not exactly out of pocket.

Though the disdainful looks perhaps were.

Oh well, she’d dealt with worse. She slipped on her best “customer service industry” smile and greeted them brightly.

They exchanged basic, if somewhat terse pleasantries. The pair she was faced with had a haughtiness to them. She was willing to overlook it and assume the best, especially as the daughter commented on the dress, a work Kimi was actually proud of.

Right up until she mentioned how lovely it would have looked on so-and-so. The “better than it does on you” went unspoken, but fully heard.

(well it wasn’t made for so-and-so. So-and-so didn’t spend hours hand beading or adjusting hems now did she.)

She focused on not letting her irritation show.

The comments continued.

How it was “brave” of her to stay home, rather than being independent and getting a job.

(she’d tried, she’d wanted to, she found other ways to fill her time when it became clear that wasn’t an option)

How she must be worried about her health, it had been a few years since their second child was born and she was still carrying a fair bit of baby weight.

(no, actually, she was just built like that, and anyway her husband liked her soft squishy self)

How it must be so hard, being an American woman in Japan, and she must have such a difficult time with traditions and social conventions.

(she picked up the ones she needed well enough, put in the time to learn so she wouldn’t embarrass her new family. any she failed at, it was likely done on purpose, and with Daigo’s blessing)

It went on and on, faux concern, aimed to tear her down and hurt her. What were they trying to accomplish? Did they think she’d, what? Pack up her kids and go back to the states? Leave the life she’d fought tooth and nail for? The best man she’d ever been blessed to know?

Worrying at the pretty teardrop opal pendant, a precious gift, she tried not to let her lip tremble.

She resented the tears welling in her eyes.

She was an angry crier, just like her mama.

She wasn’t hurt (she was) she was pissed.

She couldn’t let them think they’d won damnit!

—

Having caught on to the quiet commotion occurring on the periphery of the room, Daigo didn’t even bother with more than a passing excuse and left the conversation he’d been wrapped in.

Under other circumstances, his conversation partner might have been irritated but, the man had a reputation, and given the b-line he was making towards his wife, well. No one was willing to say anything.

Slipping up behind the shorter woman, he absently noted the way the eyes of his audience, her attackers, brightened at his appearance.

With an unusually sharp smirk, he grabbed his trembling wife.

A slight dip, and a deep passionate kiss, left her fresh breathless.

Releasing her, and holding her steady, she gasped, their eyes locking. He smiled softly at her, an eternal patience and unending love. Slipping his hands up to cup her face, he pressed one more soft kiss to her lips, and turned to face their shocked watchers, woman tucked firmly against his side.

“You need to leave.”

A pause, then a startled, “What?!”

“You’re no longer welcome here. I’ll have someone escort you out.”

“You can’t-”

“Last I was aware, I am still the Chairman here, and I can, will, and am. I expect to never see you near my wife again.”

He tried to make it not too obvious he was preparing to go further on the defensive, as he spotted his mother making her way over.

Yayoi walked with confidence and purpose, a woman on a mission, and flanked by a pair of lower level members.

Gearing himself up to defend himself, to resist her insistence that he smooth things over, he had to stop himself from visibly deflating, as she instead turned to stand, not against, but with him.

“You heard my son. These gentlemen will see you to your car. Have a good evening.”

Her tone brokered no argument, and after a moment's hesitation and angry gaping, the man and his daughter huffed and blustered, but cooperated nonetheless. This was not a fight they wanted to pick. Not now.

Watching the pair leave, Daigo relaxed slightly, still holding his trembling wife to his side, fingers absently brushing her waist.

“Thank you, Yayoi-okaasan,” her voice was soft, small and watery.

The woman fought the urge to sneer at her unwanted daughter-in-law, “Yes, well. Whether I like you or not is irrelevant. Any insult to the Dojima family cannot be allowed to stand.”

A watery giggle-hiccup, “Still. Thanks.”

The smaller woman leaned into Daigo tighter, before pulling away slightly. 

“I’m going to go call and check on the kids. I love you.”

Another chaste kiss, and soft adoring smile, “I love you too, sweet girl.”

Watching her carefully wander off, he loosed a deep sigh, before turning to the older woman.

“Thank you. You didn’t need to do that.”

This time she did turn her nose up at her wayward son.

“I may not agree with your choices Daigo, but at least you have the integrity and honor to stand by them.”

[clouvu]

It's been one of those weeks, pass the yuri‼️

[bacchuschucklefuck]

they tried to rebrand as The Criminals but riz is literally the city council's treasurer and also turns out people in their late 20s don't really name their friend groups. so now they're The Intrepid Heroes

[datcravat]

whateverit'snotlikeimadrawingoranything!!!!!!!!!

[riverofempathy]

Helloooooo I’m gonna add you to a list of things that witchy, cottagecore Esme can croon over and write about in her life-as-an-immortal-who-likes-building-houses-in-the-woods journal.

FOTD #070 : wolf lichen! (letharia vulpina)

wolf lichen is a fruticose lichenised fungus in the family parmeliaceae. it occurs across the pacific northwest & is common on branches that have been stripped of their bark. they have a history of being used for medicine (by indigenous people of the northwest plateau) & dyeing (by the klamath people).

the big question : can i bite it?? no - this fungus is poisonous to meat-eaters. (vulpinic acid)

l. vulpina description :

"the thallus, or vegetative body, has a fruticose shape — that is, shrubby & densely branched — & a bright yellow to yellow-green, or chartreuse color, although the color will fade in drier specimens. its dimensions are typically 2 to 7 cm (0.8 to 3 in) in diameter. the vegetative reproductive structures soredia & isidia are present on the surface of the thalli, often abundantly."

[images : source & source] [fungus description : source]

[allastoredeer]

It's kind of funny to think that when Lucifer points out to Charlie that they have the same blood, it's clear that Lucifer has golden blood due to being an Angel, while in battle we see that Charlie actually has red blood, probably due to being the daughter of the first human/sinner woman, which ironically makes her even closer to Alastor just on a visual level.

Another thing I love about that song is that Lucifer stresses that he will support her, but always focusing on material things and the use of his power. While Alastor, the manipulative bastard who knows everyone's weaknesses, brings out all the bonds and emotional support he's given Charlie just by being there from the beginning, how they've become friends, how he makes her laugh with his jokes, he even hugs Niffty, and all that "corny" stuff is what Charlie really appreciates, but she has no interest in material things.

Ooooh! Good point about the blood! In that aspect, she could be more closely affiliated with sinners than Lucifer or the hellborn.

Also, that's what I REALLY love about Alastor and Lucifer's song, because your right! Lucifer is focusing on all the things he can get her. Material items. Which is exactly where he went wrong.

Charlie is the princess of Hell, I'm pretty sure she has no problem buying anything. Lucifer may be able to snap things into existence, but that's not what Charlie wants. It's not what she needs.

Alastor, on the other hand, is observant as fuck. He was with the Hazbin crew for only a week before he pegged Charlie's daddy issues.

It is also very interesting that in this photo Lucifer is in the spotlight with his back turned to Charlie, and Charlie's body language is so hurt and closed off, she's literally on the brink of tears. I'm just saying, I don't think we give Charlie's feelings about her and Lucifer's relationship more credit. We tend to focus more on Lucifer's emotions and that is such a shame because LOOK at her. Charlie is not okay.

Charlie wants connection, support, and community. She wants someone to be proud of her. She wants someone who is reliable and involved.

And Alastor knows that and, when you think about it, he HAS done that.

Look at Charlie's face when he tells her he's happy to "fulfill all her bizarre request."

Requests. Not just poofing items into existence.

We've already seen examples of Alastor being involved with the hotel and doing things that Vaggie and Charlie ask him to do, such as taking the egg bois with him, sitting in on Charlie's exercise's, making a commercial, building a new wall, dealing with clogs--and I imagine he's done a lot more over the 6 months that he's been there.

(Also, not to go off topic but Alastor's back arch oh my god??????)

Look at her face when Alastor say's that she's an "impressive young lady" and that they're all "very proud of her."

He didn't even need to say "I'm proud of her," it was "we're proud of her."

It makes me wonder when the last time Charlie heard those words. Did Lucifer and Lilith ever tell her they were proud of her? I looked through the episode transcripts, and there wasn't a single time Lucifer said "I'm proud of you", even after they rekindled their relationship.

I think it's something Charlie has wanted to hear for a VERY long, and hearing it from Alastor (who's as close to a father figure as she's had, I guess), I can't imagine how much that meant to her.

Also note Charlie's face when Lucifer interrupts them to request he meet her other friends.

Charlie wants emotional connection. She doesn't want Lucifer to come in and fix all her problems, she just needs a little help. She wants his support. She invited him to the hotel so she could show him what she was working on and how much things have improved.

And let's be honest here, Lucifer went to the hotel for purely selfish reasons.

He didn't go to listen to Charlie's pitch or even consider helping with it. He already said no about setting up a meeting with Heaven and he went into the hotel already believing it wouldn't work, with no intention of keeping an open mind.

He missed Charlie and went there only to see her, which isn't altogether bad! He missed his daughter. That's fine. But by all accounts it was a selfish decision that he made purely for himself. It was to benefit him, not her.

And I think, on some level, Charlie expected that.

So when Alastor swoops in saying all the right words, knowing exactly what Charlie wants (because he's been paying attention), knowing that she doesn't need material items but emotional connection, you know, I can't blame her for looking the way she did, and I'm not surprised it sent Lucifer head-first into a whirlpool of insecurity.

Lucifer went wrong by trying to "buy" (for lack of better term) his way back into Charlie's good graces. I don't think he meant for it to come off like that, but the whole basis of his "i'm a better dad than Alastor" argument is "look at all the things I can get for you," "look at all the ways you can benefit from my status" and "we're blood-related."

Whereas Alastor's was "here's all the things I've done to help and support you," "look at the times I've been reliable" and "you've already made a found family here, you don't need a biological one."

I'm sorry, but going by the song? Yeah, Alastor kind of beat Lucifer in the dad category.

Doesn't mean he's an actual, loving, and supportive father figure to Charlie LMAO, but by all accounts, he's checked the boxes.

[edorazzi]

Page 18 of my Miraculous Mentor AU comic A Matter of Trust! In which Felix brutally debunks whatever Adrien heard from Bri about their 'fairytale relationship' (she was trying to be nice! 🥲), and outlines how their Miraculous' powers of Fortune worked! 🪄🏰

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POV: You're a tavern owner who just turned away a raccoon and an owl

[justaz]

merlin (immortal) giving arthur (pendragon) the only blade that could kill him