#she's like prince or cher

[awaylaughing]

Picturing my Couriers meeting up and discussing their SI fights:

Amen: so of course, I tackled her and drained her dry, seemed an appropriate way to kill an old vampire hunter.

Leila: nice! I simply told her to drop her weapon. Oh her reaction when she realized what she'd done.

Echo:..I distracted her for a second with illusions and then gave Lettow a pep talk.

Amen:...

Leila:...

Though joking aside, Amen would be quite interested in someone with illusions and auspex as a combo, and excellent social skills to top it all off with. Given he’s Ministry he’d try very hard to encourage Echo’s worst impulses but most of her worst impulses are daredevil antics their dynamic would certainly be something (Amen of the two composure is very baffled by Echo’s ability to dodge her beastliness but she has 5 composure, it’s insane). Echo thinks Amen’s like a worse Julian in a lot of ways which means fine in small doses and she wouldn’t seek them out for anything except maybe if she needs someone to do something violent but bothering Lettow with it seems unnecessary.

Leila would like Echo purely on the grounds that she’s a romantically minded Toreador who 1. appreciates pretty people 2. appreciates the romance of pretty people running away together. She’s less strictly ethical than Echo but also not nearly as much of a ruthless pragmatist as Amen so Echo would largely find her fun if not terribly interesting, though they can gossip about Julian as a lover so that’s fun. I think they’d have fun nights out but not really care about one another.

Amen and Leila would hate one another because Leila thinks Amen’s modus operandi is ugly and doesn’t want to deal with them at all, and Amen thinks Leila’s a moron and already too self-indulgent so tempting her into being transgressive isn’t even interesting.

[lqveharrington]

Golden Snitch | D.M.

summary: You don’t tell Draco what you’re dressing up as, and when he sees you, he can’t help but be enamored.

pairing: draco malfoy x fem!reader

includes: kissing, underage drinking, talks of sex, cursing

a/n: holding a poll for a similar imagine but a different character! (will post the other imagine in two days and poll in three!)

Halloween was a big thing at Hogwarts. Each house held their own parties and own costume competitions; There would be snacks — courtesy of the kitchen elves — and drinks smuggled in from home or Hogsmeade. It was one of the best nights throughout the school year.

From your fourth year to your very last, you enjoyed every single second. Of course, you were dressed differently every year in hopes to win the costume contests. You were the Corpse Bride, then Dorothy, then a pirate. But this year, you chose something a little closer to Hogwarts itself.

“You know we have to get down there now if you want to be in the competition, right?” Pansy flicked her hair back and adjusted her Cher outfit.

You huffed and finished the last bits of gold adorning your cheeks. You loved Pansy, you really did, but jesus, she was a stickler to rules and schedules sometimes.

“Look, I’m done now.” You dust your hands off and arrange your golden wings to be more presentable. “How do I look?”

“Hot.” Her eyes roamed over your body and winked at you. “Draco will totally drool.”

You send her an amused smile before rushing out the dorm hand in hand. When you got to the Slytherin common room, everyone and everything was already upbeat. The lights had been dimmed even more and green lights were casted all around. The floor was sticky in spilt drinks and the room reeked of sex.

"Let's go get drinks!" Pansy shouted over the loud music and elbowed her way through the mass of Slytherin students, gagging when one couple was getting too intimate on the dance floor. "I am so happy you and Draco have boundaries!"

You roll your eyes at her and grab a plastic cup, filling it with firewhisky and downing it fast enough to forget what Pansy had said. She gave you an unimpressed look and took her own shot.

After joining the infamous costume contest and winning, mingling with the others and downing more drinks, a fifth year finally announced the arrival of the Slytherin Prince himself. And the party only got rowdier from there.

The second the blonde stepped into the common room, drinks were shoved into his hands; A courtesy of Blaise. Draco made his way over to the group of seventh years he deemed his friends since childhood before his eyes landed on you.

His eyes roamed across your body. From the golden makeup adorning your gorgeous face to the golden dress that hugged your curves and accentuated them, it was like he fell in love all over again. He watched you down another drink and shook his head in amusement. You looked so confident and happy and excited and ethereal in what you wore that he wanted to keep you all to himself.

“Well, what do we have here?” His free hand found its way to the curve of your hip and pulled you close to him, smirking when your eyes get blown wide at his sudden presence. “You look ravishing.”

“I know. I won the competition like always.” You brag as you murmur and wrap a hand around his tie, softly tugging on it so you could meet his lips without needing to strain. “And who are you supposed to be?”

“James Bond.” He pulled you even closer, wanting to be completely flush against you. “But I should’ve worn my Quidditch uniform because I believe I have my eye on the golden snitch.”

The smile that graced your lips practically emits warmth when you realize Draco knew what you were. “You should probably keep your sight on her because she’s not straying far.”

“Better not.” He planted a mind searing kiss to your lips and thumbed the costume, parting when he felt how rough it was. “Your dress feels uncomfortable to the touch, love. It’s not real gold, is it?”

“No, not all of it. Daddy wouldn’t let me get one.” You sigh as you lean your head on his chest and hiccup when he pats your ass softly at the remark.

Draco could practically see the flashing signs around you saying how plastered you were, and it was truly entertaining at the most. He knew you were drunk when you flaunted your father’s money around, which you typically never do. He finished his cup before tossing it somewhere, holding your hip with two hands now.

You look up at him at the movement, wide eyes only reflecting your pupils. “What?”

“Nothing, love. Just admiring.” He scanned your body once more and planted a kiss to the top of your head. “How many drinks have you had so far?”

You shrug and gasp when someone poured a fresh round right behind Draco. “Let’s go get some more!”

He shook his head and locked his arms behind you, “No more for you. You are so fucking drunk.”

“I am not!” You huff and almost stomp your golden heel on the ground like a spoiled child. “Blaise and Pansy are! They’re practically fucking behind you!”

Draco pursed his lips and pulled you away from the center of the common room. It was funny how only during Halloween you would be more drunk than he was. Any other time, he would be absolutely plastered and ready to throw you over his shoulder for some quality time in the bedroom. Besides, he was also drunk, but not as drunk as you were at the moment.

“Hey—!” You whine and stumble up the staircase to his dorm. “Where are we going?”

“You’re done for tonight, my love.” He opened his shared dorm and quickly shut it behind him, quieting the room from the loud mass of music and people downstairs.

You blink at the sudden quietude and look up at him with eyes that made him want to abandon everything and take you there. Draco cleared his throat and adjusted himself, rubbing his palms against his eyes.

“Let’s get you changed into comfortable clothing, yeah?” He dug through his clothes to find a sweater and guided you toward the bathroom, flicking the light on.

“Draco?” You mumble as he sat you down on the counter and pulled your golden pumps off. “Draco.”

“Yes, baby?” He look up at you from his kneeled position, eyes equally blown wide. “What is it?”

You blink again and just watch him for a little longer, keeping eye contact with the blonde. Even in your intoxicated state you still found time to admire him.

“Nothing.” You sent him a cheeky smile at his expression, taking off your golden wings and handing them to him.

He stood from his spot and kissed your shoulder, “Do you wanna shower or go straight to bed?”

“Bed.” You yawn.

Draco hummed and helped your stand, slowly removing your dress and replacing it with his quidditch sweater. You smiled tiredly and leaned your body against his when he began wiping the makeup off your face, playing with the end of his tie.

“You remembered.” You murmur sleepily, blindly reaching for your toothbrush you kept in the boys dorm.

“I’ve been doing this for two years straight, I think I would know.” He handed you your toothbrush and toothpaste before removing the rest of your makeup and golden pins from your hair. “There.”

“Thank you.” You spoke with your toothbrush still in your mouth and leaned against the counter as Draco moved around you to change.

When you were both settled into bed, you wanted to just fall asleep right then and there, but you still had one thing to do. Your body was practically on top of his when you thought of it, your head rested on his bare shoulder.

“Draco?” You murmur and trace hearts on his chest, splaying your hand over his beating heart.

“Yeah?” He tilted his head over to you, resting his cheek on the top of your head.

“Happy third year anniversary.” You smile softly and fiddle with the promise ring he got you years ago.

“Happy anniversary, my love.” He hugged you tighter, head now buried in your shoulder and neck. “Thank you for being amazing.”

You kiss his cheek and sigh, “I love you.”

“I love you more than you could ever know.” Draco murmured and kissed you properly. “Cheers to three years.”

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[respectthepetty]

I'm here to report on the colors in episode four of Wandee Goodday, but first a few stray thoughts like I have another image to add to my collection of Yak looking at Dee crazy,

yet still going along with whatever Dee wants.

Also, Yak being bothered that Dee didn't immediately think of him as a friend was a good beat in establishing the "friend" portion of their benefits. They are friends who share their lives with each other and scheme together, and I'm glad the show is explicitly stating that.

Because the way the conversation began paralleled the way Yak wants to approach Taem about their relationship - What are we? "Are we datin'? Are we fuckin'? Are we best friends? Are we somethin' in between that?"

But also the nurse stating Yak must care a lot for his lover to get the vaccine and Yak looking immediately at Dee was perfection because 1) safe sex isn't just about you but about the people you are sleeping with,

2) you shouldn't be ashamed of caring about sexual health, so even if you hide behind queer pamphlets, drink water, get the shot, wear the condoms, and use the lube. Also, PrEP isn't just for men just like HPV vaccinations aren't just for women, and

3) it showed that Yak does care enough about DEE, his lover, to take their sexual health seriously -> Yak is on that Bed Friend's King level of sexy, and I'd go through the entire Kama Sutra with them both once all our test results came back clear.

Translations are always iffy but Ter mentioning that Dee wasn't thinking about his professional persona while Yak reminded Dee to not include his face in the pictures and Yei mentioned his brother being fine with Cher when they first started dating gives me hope that this show is going to lean more into the layers of being out because even though that "666" told me Ter was el diablo, he continues to make comments like that and Golf's other show, The Eclipse (which has been featured often in this show) was very much about (not) passing and levels of outness.

Yei and Yak's dad was a world champion boxer, yet he wasn't mentioned in this mom-focused episode and the mom is the one who opened the gym, so is the space that Cher and Yei are giving Yak to figure his feelings out something they weren't given by the father? Because Cher was worried about the pressure Yei was putting on Yak to move up a class.

And if the gym was the mom's, with all of its yellow, is Yak really like his mom as Dee assumed?

Because putting the opening scenes in black and white is an easy flashback technique, but in this particular story, where Yak and his mom are bright yellow, it was a painfully good choice to take the color and brightness out of the scene.

And it was an even better choice to parallel Dee comforting Yak in the same way Yak comforted him with a warmer (yellow) light than his normal purple one.

Because Dee is already in his feelings about Yak without realizing how deep he was, which is why he is wearing a soft yellow while Yak is wearing Dee's fake blue.

When they practiced what Yak would say to Taem, Dee thought about all their moments together, so he is falling quickly, while the signs are pointing out that Yak isn't there yet.

But I wouldn't be there either if I was still daydreaming about this beautiful goddess who always rescues Yak with her brilliance, sassy personality, singular focus, and yellow folders, but that sounds a lot like someone else.

A Purple Prince who is also brilliant and focused on winning but wild and sassy. Good to know Yak has a type. (Sidenote: the music choices swinging between romantic to tension-filled as the scene flipped between Taem and Dee was another great choice)

Because Taem is taken, even if not officially. She matches her guy. She had on a dark brown and black shirt, so he had on a dark brown cardigan with a black tie.

And she had on a brown-striped shirt with a black star, and he had on a brown jacket with black writing and a black tie.

Then again, Dee is no consolation prize. Not looking like that at least.

No wonder Yak is conflicted about what he feels when he looks at Dee because he most certainly is sexually attracted to him because *duh* who wouldn't be attracted to Dee (TER!), but as they sit in Yak's black and yellow room, it becomes more apparent that whatever he is feeling isn't just sexual desire.

And when Dee scratches his back just like his mom used to while tutoring him, it starts to become clearer that Dee, wearing his necklace, and in orange which is sooooo close to yellow fits easily into his life. (Sidenote: Together with Me taught me that in Thai, being itchy is slang for being horny, so good for this show and its layers)

Dee works so well in Yak's life that Yak is willing to get three shots to continue to have sex with him which can take anywhere from eight months to over a year to complete because each dose is spaced out by at least two-to-six months. Basically, Yak committed to a long-term plan . . . with Dee, who is chilling in his yellow-striped shirt.

So it's not surprising that Yak is wearing a deeper blue next week as he holds Dee on the couch since he is far more invested in this fake relationship than he originally intended.

I could write 5,000 more posts about them and this episode which I probably will.

But know that even though the blue Yak is wearing is getting deeper, I will not be satisfied until it turns into purple.

That's when I'll know they are both in love.

[funtheysaid]

IWTV 2x01 Initial Thoughts (Stream Of Consciousness)

- That title card for Delainey felt very stage play to me (ahhh I adore the theatrical elements for this season)

- Ooh I love the idea that vamps can take on the emotions of whosever blood they’re drinking - it’s like the vampire equivalent of when werewolves can smell ppl’s emotions and fears through chemosignals (a la Teen Wolf iykyk)

- “Disregard” is the funniest shit ever 😂 Oldmaniel they could never make me hate you

- There’s a Real Rashid OMFG ??? Lol imagine he’s not actually Rashid and they pull one over on us again I’d fucking shit myself

- “Your love was in a box” OH MY GOD EAT HIM UP DANNY BOY

- OMG OMG LOUSTAT ITS HAPPENIGN ITS HAPPENING EVERYONE SHUT UP

- I MISS YOU TOO LESTAT

- “Quite fucked” 😏😏😏

- “mon amour” “mon cher” “love” IM GOING TO EXSANGUINATE MYSELF ISTG

- The singular finger on Louis’ chin 🥲 so delicate so soft so bad for my mental health

- I like Emilia

- “They are not used to seeing man with good looks” OKAY I know they’re just racists BUT she also wasn’t lying bc beautiful Louis is canon god bless you Jacob Anderson

- Lol Morgan a little fruity

- OOH memory is a monster! They be redoing scenes as Louis “fixes” his memories !!!! That’s gonna show up again for sure :))))

- “Stupid Halloween costume” Daniel Molloy the brat that you are (is okay, Armand likes brats) *cough cough*

- I’ve never seen someone *elegantly* close an iPad before. Armand, you have bewitched me.

- The fucking sexual tension between DM is stifling 🥵😶‍🌫️ Um if this is us “not getting Devil’s Minion” then I think imma be okay

- Claudia pushing the little racist boy 🤪🥹 we can’t help but to stan

- WTF AMC you can’t just jumpscare me with a Grace photograph :’)))

- “UP YOUR BUM” EXCUSE ME MORGAN I KNEW YOU WERE FRUITY BUT SIRRRR?

- so the makeup department really put their whole sfxussies into that decrepit ass abomination

- Louis: Alexa, play Mr. Steal Your Girl by Trey Songz

- Claudia calling Louis Daddy in S1: ☺️🍭👼 Claudia calling Louis Daddy in S2: 😖🤢😟

- I’m dubbing Louis “The Rat Prince”

- “If he can’t take you ballroom dancing and call you pretty” ICONIC.

- “the motherfucker” it’s on sight Bruce or Killer or whatever the fuck your name was 🤕🥊

- “her hand twitched like yours would” why was that line lowkey out of pocket. My mans has Parkinson’s Louis !!!!

- SHE DREAMS 😭 MY FUCKING GOD STOP MY EYES ARE GONNA BE PUFFY WHEN I WAKE UP TOMORROW

- that wasn’t even acting that was some REAL shit. Get Jacob Anderson his Emmy or Oscar or Tony or whatever the fuck I just need him to be awarded for his talent

- Daniel’s soft compassionate side: rare but that much more meaningful when it makes an appearance

- LOUIS you did not just do Emilia dirty like that TF!?! She helped you dude.

- “Human affairs. Their problem.” Not you listening to Lestat now of all times

- “Catfish with teeth” Louis can really read a bitch to filth can’t he?

- AHHH THERE ARE TWO OF THE FUCKERS 👹👹

- Oh shit he’s a kid okay I’m sorry for calling you an abomination earlier. That was mean.

- Woman vampire, you standing precariously close to that fire 👀

- Delainey’s facial expressions are the perfect blend of innocent and slightly unsettling

- OPP INTO THE FIRE SHE GOES rip 🔥

- What the hell is a bacon triptych am I just stupid don’t answer that

- Armand you ain’t beating the iPad kid allegations

- “It’s his drug” He said that with such malice. Is this a “he needed me but he needed drugs more” plot line???

- So Dubai Loumand is chilly frigid tepid frosty glacial

- Free feet? Okay im sorry

- “We can have him saying what happened next in no time” okay wait hold up why you making it sound like YOU don’t know what happened next and you need him to tell you???

- oh danny boy whistling while the couple he’s counseling walks in… is this a comedy or ?

- Daniel: yeah? 🤓 Armand: yeah 🫦

- “the mother of New Orleans” oh he misses home

- LMFAO Daniel interrupting Armand before he can start soliloquizing

- Louis and Claudia in a truck full of art which they belong in bc they too are pieces of art to me

- hard words. soft words. 🥺

- “a shit life beats no life” god damn this monologue feels like Louis is speaking directly to my soul

- “as long as you walk the earth I’ll never taste the fire” If this is foreshadowing I- I- I don’t know what I’ll do but it’s going to involve a baseball bat and a waffle iron and my head

- “it would be enough” pan to Lestat 💀 you can’t be fucking serious right now you just cannot

- okay it’s over and the teaser for the season just started playing and I just have to shout out the score bc damn if those violins don’t get me every god damn time

(Stutter) That’s all, folks! 🐷👋

[ultrone]

what music do you think Jackie would listen to…?

very random playlist i know lmaooo i hope it’s at least a bit accurate. i tried to stick to before the 2000s as much as i could 🫡

Gwen Stefani/No Doubt for sure. I feel like she’d specifically love “Cool” by Gwen

I Touch Myself by Divinyls

Crush by Jennifer Paige

Fastlove, Pt. 1 by George Michael

The Cranberries (influenced by Shauna 🤔)

The King of Wishful Thinking by Go West (she got obsessed with it after watching Pretty Woman)

Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer

Back For Good by Take That

Some songs by Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks, like Sable on Blond, I Don't Want to Know, Edge of Seventeen, Only over You…

Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) by Kate Bush

Last Goodbye by Jeff Buckley

Madonna

Waterfalls by TLC

Right Here - Human Nature Radio Mix by SWV

Living On My Own - No More Brothers Radio Mix by Freddie Mercury

I feel like she’d also be lowkey into Country 😭

Shania Twain

Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus

Jolene by Dolly Parton

Amber by 311

Baby, I Love Your Way by Big Mountain

Angel by Shaggy, Rayvon

The Sign by Ace of Base (medicated Lottie got her into it)

Had a hanson phase lmaoooo 🧐

Torn by Natalie Imbruglia

Bitch by Meredith Brooks (she’d sing/yell this one in Shauna’s car)

I Try by Macy Gray

Girlfriend in a Coma by The Smiths

Alanis Morissette

There She Goes by The La’s

Two Princes by Spin Doctors

You Get What You Give by New Radicals

Fast Car by Tracy Chapman (I feel like Shauna would overplay it while driving)

Be My Baby by The Ronettes

Duran Duran

Bon Jovi

Fantasy by Mariah Carey

Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera

Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus

Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin

Savage Garden

Uptown Girl by Westlife

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners

Summer Of ‘69 by Bryan Adams

The Power Of Love by Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Hero by Enrique Iglesias

Whitney Houston’s top hits

Let’s Hear It for the Boy by Deniece Williams

Some Aerosmith songs, like Crazy & I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing

The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss) & One by One by Cher

I Love You Always Forever by Donna Lewis

Black or White by Michael Jackson

Accidentally in Love by Counting Crows (from the Shrek 2 soundtrack 😭)

Alone & These Dreams by Heart

I Think We’re Alone Now by Tiffany

More Than a Feeling by Boston

What’s Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner

Close to Me by The Cure

Blue (Da Ba Dee) by Eiffel 65 ☠️

Endless Love by Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey

Be My Baby & Divine idylle by Vanessa Paradis

Smile by Lily Allen

I’m Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli

Conga by Gloria Estefan 🤣

New Kids On The Block

Don’t You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds

Queen

Hey Ya! by Outkast

Dreaming Of You by Selena

extra… songs she’d listen to if she spoke spanish or was latina cuz i’m mexican and i’ve been thinkin abt this 🙂‍↕️

Tu Dama De Hierro by Marisela

Belanova, especially Rosa Pastel, Me Pregunto, and Cada que…

Formas de Amor by Calo

Mi Media Naranja by Fey

Bazar & No Controles by Flans

Gracias A Dios by Thalia

La Ventanita by Garibaldi

Ahora Te Puedes Marchar by Luis Miguel

Cuando Calienta El Sol by Luis Miguel

Mírala, Míralo by Alejandra Guzman

Virgen de las Vírgenes by Gloria Trevi

Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio

No Puedo Olvidarme Ti by MDO

La Calle de las Sirenas by Kabah

Enamoradísimo by Mercurio

Veneno by Ragazzi

Dile Que la Amo by Kairo

Hombres G

Oye Mi Amor by Maná

Rica y Apretadita (feat. Anayka) by El General

Moriré by La Factoria

Enloquéceme & Shabadabada by OV7

Timbiriche

Amante Bandido by Miguel Bosé

Alejandro Sanz

[fleursfairies]

im in a stranger things character music mood so here are some artists each character for sure likes

will: super obvious but the clash, the cure, david bowie, billy idol, the police, talking heads, etc. (i feel like this is a very basic answer but its the truth)

mike: he is so 90s so weezer, oasis, radiohead, etc (i already made a post abt this)

dustin: hall&oats, tears for fears, wham!, KISS, TOTO, a-ha, michael jackson, duran duran, baltimora

lucas: idky the first thing i thought of was bananarama but he would so love bananarama. beegees, michael jackson, earth wind & fire, jackson 5, stevie wonder, george michael, prince, idk

el: i dont think she really has time to listen to music but she would like popular 80s pop. like cyndi lauper, madonna, wham!, electric light orchestra, kim wilde, stacey q, the gogos, tiffany, soft cell, reo speedwagon, abba, bonnie tyler

max: kate bush obviously, blondie, duran duran, bon jovi, pixies, soft cell, tears for fears, rick springfield, no doubt, billy idol, pat benatar, tiffany, joan jett, etc

max and el are similar but el's is more 'listening to music for the first ever time' vibes while max is more lived in

jonathan: talking heads, the ramones, the clash, bowie, duran duran but only girls on film, the cramps, depeche mode, R.E.M., phil collins, the kinks, the animals, billy idol, the cure, the cars, blue oyster cult, jimi hendrix, styx, pixies, pink floyd, cheap trick, genesis, ozzy osbourne, foreigner, etc. i could go on and on. i think there would be a little more 60s and 70s in here too.

nancy: madonna, heart, reo speedwagon, billy joel, roxy music, cyndi lauper, joan jett, pat benatar, hall & oats, blondie, kim wilde, whitney houston, kate bush, tiffany, wham!, soft cell, bananarama, bonnie tyler, stacey q, lita ford, the bangles, cher, pet shop boys, john mellencamp, paula abdul, u2, olivia newton john, etc

steve: bon jovi, survivor, journey, boston, yes, DEVO, dead or alive, eddie money, kansas, foreigner, scorpions, warrant, etc. basically just basic (but good) bands that make him feel like a badass LMAO

robin: idk, just a slightly dorkier version of nancys playlist if that makes sense. i can envision it in my head i just cant execute it

joyce: heart, fleetwood mac, the mamas & the papas, journey, foreigner, boston, tom petty, toto, guns n roses, janis joplin, the rolling stones, jimi hendrix, blue oyster cult, ELO, led zeppelin, grateful dead, pink floyd, jefferson airplane

hopper: bad company, joe cocker, bob seger, eagles, the cars, jefferson starship, bob dylan, journey, styx, johnny cash, bruce springsteen

i could probably add so many more artists but it would probably go off the rails so i just gave u the basic ones

also i was looking at character playlists on spotify and most of them sucked (steve harrington is not listening to mitski) so heres some inspo for actual music they would listen to if you want to make a more accurate playlist

[scrumptiousstuffs]

Wandee Goodday Episode 8

In which we have many confessions (both wanted and unwanted), further (mis)communications and the sweetest proposal scene in BL land.

First thing, YeiCher owned this episode. These 2 just complement each other superbly. I’m sure we will see some conflict down the road with Yei hiding the debt of their boxing gym from Cher, but for now, I’m basking in joy with the fact we have YeiCher being formally engaged in a timely fashion to commerate with the Thai senate officially passing the bill to allow marriage equality in real life!

As for our YakDee…I’m a bit confused. Look, I am thrilled they made up quickly - Yak giving back that ugly necklace (it’s not to my aesthetic taste but I am definitely glad it made it back to Dee’s neck!), Dee informing Yak he no longer has any feelings for Dr Terrible plus Yak sweetly informing Dee “this hottest and most dashing boxer is yours.”

So…WHY ARE THEY STILL IN A FAKE BF relationship?? I initially thought I might have misunderstood the whole thing. However, when Dee asked Yak to accompany him to the hospital anniversary ball - Yak said “again?” And Dee saying otherwise he would accept Dr Terrible invitation to the ball.

And what made it clear these 2 adorkable idiots have yet to re-define their relationship properly is the conversation between Dee and his wise grandmother - she sensibly asked whether YakDee is still just FWB? And Dee said there is a dateline to their relationship? Maybe someone who is cleverer than me can explain this? - is it cause Dee is angling for the scholarship and thought he would have to leave Yak anyway??

Cause why will you cook for him, dry his hair, massage his aching legs in front of the whole gym, learn how to slow dance, take him to a fancy costume place and pick up a matching grooms outfit if you are both not in love with each other???

Despite my confusion about their relationship status, I did love the whole ballroom scene - from Yak dashing in last minute in time to ask for his prince for the dance, YakDee slow dancing and Yak finally confessing in words that he is in love with Dee. Does that mean they will finally be real boyfriends next episode? (Although from the preview, they are STILL NOT together as real boyfriends?)

Dr Terrible remains shameless and desperate. If I’m not mistaken, Dee rejected him 3 times in this episode alone - when he indirectly decline Terrible’s invitation to the ball by expressing he will be bringing his significant other, saying no when Terrible said he will dance with Dee because of Yak non-presence at the ball. And when that did not deter Terrible (he tried to kiss Dee! 😤), Dee bluntly say he has outgrown Terrible and only regards him as an older brother. However, Terrible has yet to learn his lesson - he left his date (Dr Khwan you deserves better) to again try his luck with Dee. So, I’m glad it seems Dr Khawn left him after Yak timely arrival to save his prince from the evil clutch of Terrible.

As for Taemrak, I do feel bad for her. It’s clear now she does have some feelings for Yak. I think pre-Dee, Taemrak might have taken for granted of Yak’s friendship and affection for her. He was always there for her with his easy banter. But with Dee around, Yak no longer txt/msg/meet up with her beyond school. Nevertheless, I’m glad she still trust Yak to come for her aid (although I must say, what a plot twist - didn’t think Ohm will be so nasty. And Yak, couldn’t you have told Dee why you had to leave him suddenly before the ball??) Like I say, (mis)communication seems to be the theme of this episode.

Overall, I like the episode. I was hoping for more of Dr Kao though, but YeiCher sweet scenes made up for Dr Kao’s absence. And 2 big thumbs up 👍 from me for their ongoing PSA re: HPV vaccine! ❤️

Bring on episode 9!

[moetrash]

Other RSV Spirit's Eve costumes ideas

Since it's October, and just over a year since the RSV seasonal outfits mod was released, I thought it'd be fun to share some of the costume ideas we didn't end up going with from our brainstorming doc. These ideas were ultimately passed over for a variety of reasons (already worn by a different npc, too real world-specific, liked a different option better, etc.), but still would've been great to see... soooo here you go!

(If a character isn't listed, that's just bc we didn't have any extra ideas for them. Also, in case you wanted a refresher, here's a list of the costumes we did end up going with! Also also, bc I can't help myself, I added in some ideas as I was making this post - those ones are in [brackets].)

aguar: doc brown/mad scientist

anton: running forrest gump, the dude, jack sparrow, [flynn rider]

ariah: wendy darling, elle woods, ruth bader ginsburg

bryle: peaky blinders gangster, aaron burr from hamilton, [top gun maverick]

carmen: cat in the hat, mike wazowski, oompa loompa, sasquatch

corine: lara croft

daia: [chun li]

faye: anything heidi klum has done for halloween bc she's extra like that

flor: gwen from ben10, human ariel (in the "kiss the girl" outfit)

ian: scottish highlander (a la jamie from outlander)

irene: retro carhop, carmen sandiego, bo peep, the house from up, coraline

jeric: [ups delivery man (but the sexy kind, a la legally blonde)]

june: roronoa zoro, kaneki ken/sasaki haise, [prince zuko], [jack skellington (but with makeup, not a mask)]

keahi: [sonic the hedgehog]

kiarra: ghostbuster (the kate mckinnon one), prince charming

kiwi: kutie krab from spongebob

lenny: beetlejuice, inflatable dinosaur, macho man randy savage

louie: prairie king, [buzz lightyear], [minecraft diamond armor]

maddie: handmaid's tale uniform, marie curie (then proceeds to get mad at everyone for not recognizing her costume)

maive: queen of hearts

pika: jason momoa's aquaman, sinbad (from the 2003 movie)

sean: the local ridgeside legend of the local kiwi fruit, [car dealership dancing air tube]

sonny: charlie chaplin, vincent van gogh

torts: stegosaurus

ysabelle: britney spears from "hit me baby one more time" or "oops i did it again"

anton and paula: [victor van dort and the corpse bride], [woody & jessie]

ariah and louie: [baseball uniforms from a league of their own]

corine and ysa: kim possible and shego, dionne and cher from clueless, [elphaba and glinda], [storm and mystique]

bryle and faye: captain america and black widow, [bonnie & clyde]

bryle and jeric: super troopers cop and reno! 911 lt. dangle cop (without a wig, so just slutty, basically)

faye and ysa: [anna and elsa], [poison ivy and harley quinn (from the animated series)]

freddie and lola: quasimodo and esmeralda

ian and sean: [shrek and donkey]

keahi and trinnie: sharkboy and lava girl, pokemon to match blair and sean (probably meowth and jigglypuff (trinnie insisted on being a cute pokemon even though jigglypuff's not part of team rocket))

kimpoi and malaya: easter bunny and tooth fairy, popeye and olive oyl

maddie, corine, and ysa: [sanderson sisters], [totally spies]

philip and shiro: [mario and luigi], [purple cobra and average joe uniforms (from dodgeball)], [dug and russell (from up)]

sean and blair: rock'em sock'em robots and they just beat each other up the whole time, [chuck and tiffany], [bluey and bingo], [thing 1 and thing 2]

sonny and irene: lumiere and mrs. potts (bc they're the help)

yuuma and naomi: [minions], [ash ketchum and a low-effort pikachu]

I'm curious to hear others' ideas too, so if you have any, feel free to share in the reblogs/replies! ^^

[lepoppeta]

I apologiz3 if this qu3stion is broad caus3 I know you lik3 dipping your to3s in to diff3r3nt ships, but your v3lvox comm3nt got m3 thinking:

What ar3 som3 of your favorit3 nicknam3s that your h3llav3rs3 coupl3s would call 3ach oth3r?

omg omg no this is actually such a good question nicknames between characters is such a personal thing and i think it goes a long way to portray what kind of people they are.

for context: in my recent voxvel/staticdoll comic, vox calls velvette "cupcake". i like to imagine that vox specifically has a tendency to give people nicknames and very rarely addresses anyone by their real name in full. he has a mental dictionary full of nicknames for the people he cares to keep tabs on and the more nicknames he has for someone the more he likes them. thus, velvette (in the circumstance of them being a couple) would have the most nicknames.

(obviously some of these arent going to be curated but i figured i would include them anyway).

VOX and VELVETTE

Vox's nicknames for Velvette

Vel / Velly

Velvetine

Cupcake

Babycakes / Babydoll

Cosmopolitan / Cosmo

Red / Red Velvet

Starlet

Swirls

Sweetie / Sweetheart

Betty / Betty Boop / Bibi (he got "Betty" from "-vette" because of the pseudo-rhyme)

... and probably many, many more that i cant think of right now LOL.

Velvette's nicknames for Vox

Prince (rare, and only ever used in private when shes feeling particularly soft and affectionate)

Money Machine

Flat-face

as for some of the other couples... i havent thought all of these through (and some couples ive talked about arent going to be included purely because i havent thought about them at all)

CHARLIE and SIR PENTIOUS

Charlie's nicknames for Pentious

Penny

Handsome

Pentious' nicknames for Charlie

Your Majesty (non-serious)

Princess (non-serious)

My Love / Darling / Dearest

Dear Heart

ALASTOR and NIFFTY

Alastors nicknames for Niffty:

Dear / Dearest / Darling

Cher

Sweetheart

Lovebug

Mon Petite

Demoiselle / Coccinelle

Niffty's nicknames for Alastor:

... she doesnt really have any (shell call him Al or Ally sometimes but thats it)

ALASTOR and ZESTIAL

Alastors nicknames for Zestial:

Dear / Dearest / Darling

Cher

Mon Ombre

Zestial's nicknames for Alastor:

Mine Dearest + Enigma

[sky-forest-inn]

Welcome to the Sky Forest Inn!

Note: URL was formerly evilshelter

THIS PINNED POST IS OUTDATED!! NEW ONE WILL BE POSTED EVENTUALLY

Main major change is we’re pro-endo so yeah cry about it

We are a freshly discovered OSDD-1b system, and we are still a tad bit blurry, so do be patient with us as we go around things! Our main blog is @localwindmage Our Simply Plural is LocalWindmage. This blog post WILL be outdated super frequently due to how easily we split, but our Simply Plural should stay up to date most of the time!

General info: Syscovery: 7th Feb 2024 Collective pronouns: he/it/she AuDHD and Anxiety ridden Bodily 18 | March 22 Learned about systems for like FOUR YEARS and been in denial about being a system for at least two lmao Few of us used to be "kins" of Pinter's before our syscovery

SOURCEMATES ARE ALL WELCOME!!

Headmates under the cut (should be in order of image)

updated as of 16 May 2024

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HOSTS

[🌨️] Pinter/Cyco/Ashes (OTI) [HOST] he/it Genderless (Brainmade) Also a Maroon (Vs Imp) memory-holder and Slingshot (Phighting) kinnie ❤️Temnova (26/11/2018) ❤️Brunhilda (7/6/2022) ❤️Gambit (25/9/2023) ❤️Angel (12/1/2024) ❤️Ikabod (17/2/2024) ❣️Zimiri ❣️Midnight ❣️Kaz (forgot our anniversaries </3)

[🌑] Inka (OTI) [DISTRESS HOLDER/CARETAKER] he/they Gendervir (Fictive of Ikabod Kee (The Upturned)) ❤️Amanita (20/3/2024)

[👑] Revon (OTI) [CO-HOST] he/him Male (Fictive of Prince Revon (Arcane Odyssey))

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FREQUENT FRONTERS

[👾] Ballista/8-Bit (ATIUC) it/he Genderless (Fictive of Pixel (Animator vs Animation))

[🎷] Deka/Dekagon (OTI) pronouns + gender up to interp (Brainmade)

[🖤] Ikabod/IK/Ika (OTI) [GATEKEEPER] he/it Bigender (Fictive of Ikabod Kee (The Upturned)) ❤️Pinter (17/2/2024)

[🧨] Ixol (OTI) any pronouns Non-Binary (Fictive of Ixol (Adventure Forward 2))

[🔪] Razor/Blade/Dagger (OTI/IWC) [HOST / BACKUP FRONTER] she/her Trans-Female (Fictive of White (FNF Vs Imposter)) Also an Ixol (AF2) kinnie ❤️Angel (18/3/2024)

[💚] Wave/Ezra/Green (OTI) he/any (Fictive of Green (FNF Vs Imposter)) ❤️Angel (3/3/2024) ❤️Gambit (14/3/2024)

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OCCASIONAL FRONTERS

[🐍] Barracuda/Cuda/Serpent (ATI) he/it/they Questioning (Fictive of Barracuda [Noisestorm] (Just Shapes and Beats) ❤️Lycan (7/4/2024)

[🎥] CCTV/POV (OTI) he/it/they Genderless (Non-canon Skibidi Toilet alter)

[🎵] Cepheid (OTI) [CARETAKER] he/she/they Intersex Male (Fictive of HotPink Boombox (PHIGHTING!: Colorverse))

[🖋️] Cylon (OTI) he/they/any Genderless (Fictive of Cyalm (Adventure Forward 2))

[🎶] Green (OTI) any pronouns Genderfluid (Fictive of Green (Alan Becker))

[🔥] Hazard/Maroon/Ash (OTI) he/him Trans-Male (Fictive of Maroon (FNF Vs Imposter)) ❤️Angel (13/2/2024)

[🗝] Key/Locke/Chain (ATIUC/IWC) she/they Male (Fictive of Morden (Arcane Odyssey))

[💧] Lament (OTI) [EMOTIONAL REPRESSOR] any pronouns Undergendered (Fictive of Ikabod Kee (The Upturned))

[❄] Nevi/Neviro (ATI) he/him Male (Fictive of Neviro (Arcane Odyssey))

[❤️] Redbbox/RB (DNIUC) he/it Male (Fictive of Redbbox (PHIGHTING!: Colorverse)) ❤️Angel (14/2/2024) ❤️GK (9/5/2024)

[💙] Shotz (ATIUC/IWC) he/they Trans-Male (Fictive of Slingshot (PHIGHTING!))

[💕] Surveyor/Pink (OTI/IWC) she/her Demigirl (Fictive of Pink (Rodamrix)) Also a Monotone (Vs Imp) kinnie ❤️Purple (22/2/2024)

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RARE FRONTERS

[🤍] Angel/Alice/Auris (OTI) she/her Female (Fictive of Slingshot (PHIGHTING!))

[❤️‍🩹] Aries/Tan (OTI) they/she Genderfluid (Fictive of Tan (Rodamrix))

[🐉] Arrolin/Laoin (ATIUC) he/she/it/they Non-Binary (Fictive of Arrolin (Adventure Forward 2)) ❤️Temnova (11/3/2024)

[⚔] Asha (ATI) she/it Demiflux (Non-canon Arcane Odyssey alter [OC])

[🎖️] Captain/Crimson (OTI) he/him Male (Fictive of Crimson (Rodamrix))

[🔖] Cardboard (OTI) it/its Genderless (Brainmade)

[💣] Cherubim/Cherry/Cheru (OTI) she/they Questioning (Brainmade)

[📞] Comms/White (OTI) he/she/any Questioning (Fictive of White (Rodamrix))

[🚀] Kitty (OTI) she/any Gender (Fictive of Futureket/Futureshot (PHIGHTING!: Colorverse))

[🟠] Rockcliff/Circle (OTI) any pronouns Questioning (Fictive of Circle (Just Shapes and Beats)

[🕳] Sil (OTI) she/her Genderless (Brainmade)

[🏹] Silverthorn (DNI) he/they Male (Non-canon Arcane Odyssey alter [OC])

[🔭] Silvester (OTI) she/her Female (Fictive of Black Camerawoman (Skibidi Toilet))

[📎] Song/Del/Dark (OTI) he/they/she Genderfluid (Fictive of Black (FNF Vs Imposter))

[🌈] Vantablack/VB/Vanta (ATIUC) he/they Questioning (Fictive of Vantasword (PHIGHTING!: Colorverse))

[🎸] Zulius/ZK (DNIUEC) he/they Agender (Fictive of Zulius Kaltaris (Songs of War))

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NEARLY NEVER FRONTS

[⭐] Ansh (OTI) any pronouns Demiflux (Fictive of Anshine (Adventure Forward 2))

[💛] Aristris [ATI/IWC] [FORMER HOST/TRAUMA HOLDER] he/him Trans-Male (Fictive of Aristris (Super Paper Roblox))

[💫] Asura Gale (OTI) they/he Trans-Male (Non-canon Arcane Odyssey alter [OC])

[🎁] CK Rocky (OTI) she/he Genderfluid (Non-canon The Upturned alter)

[🌱] Seeker/Planter/Guardian (OTI) she/he Bigender (Fictive of Lime (Rodamrix))

[⚙] Shallare/Shally (OTI) she/he Bigender (Fictive of Shallare (Adventure Forward 2))

[🎩] Skylar/Blueband (OTI) he/any Bigender (Fictive of Blueband (Adventure Forward 1 Deluxe))

[🌹] Stelle (OTI) she/they Questioning (Fictive of Forteshifter (Rodamrix))

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TO BE ORDERED/NEW

[🪨] Carina (ATI) prns (Fictive of Lady Carina (Arcane Odyssey))

[🔆] Joy Zelgius (OTI) she/they Questioning (Non-canon Arcane Odyssey alter [OC])

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KEY: ❤️=romantic lover ❣️=platonic lover OTI= Okay to interact ATI = Ask to interact DNI = Do not interact ...UC = ... unless close DNIAA = Do not interact at all IWC = Interact with caution IWEC = Interact with extra caution

Bonus image of us in height order ✨

[ourladyofmaplemurder]

Cheryl & The Blues

A lovely friend of mine pointed something out to me this morning. Namely, the "why" of the blue dress in Season 1, which had led me to the meaning of blue for Cheryl.

I had asked for his insights previously, as he is a costume designer who is far more visually inclined than I, but it wasn't until now that I got a response. (He has always been a RiverHater, but it seems he is coming around. Our flock grows. Praise Mother Gaia.) In any case, he pointed out that this dress is an attempt from Cheryl to embody Cinderella.

Here is a quick paraphrase of what he said:

She is is desperately trying to NOT be Cheryl during this dinner. At one point she even says "It's supposed to be Cinderella who ran away from the ball." Thus, the blue dress is here to help her emulate the "trad wife heterosexual Cinderella." By the end of the scene, she goes full Cheryl and snaps on Archie because her charade doesn't work and everyone still thinks she's a chaotic lesbian.

Lots to unpack here, no?

As we know, Cheryl IS red. So, seeing her in blue (and this is blue, despite the fact that it looks sort of green. A nod to envy, perhaps?) is very strange. Blue is Betty's color, and though Betty is NOT the ultimate trad wife heterosexual, she is coded that way. In fact, much of her internal character conflict is about her having to grapple with being "The Girl Next Door".

So, this dress is Cheryl's attempt to be "The Girl Next Door". It seems so simple now that I think about it, but still.

I think it's interesting that Cheryl invokes Cinderella specifically, rather than Snow White or Sleeping Beauty. Snow White would certainly make sense. She's tortured by an evil mother figure and pale as snow, both things that Cheryl could relate to. There's even poison in that story and we all know how much Penelope loves poison. Sleeping Beauty wouldn't really make sense until after Cheryl's Sweet Water River incident, but still. I think it's kind of interesting how many fairytale princesses we could link to Cheryl.

She chooses Cinderella though. Why? Well, Cinderella is also tormented by an evil mother figure, but her most significant moment is being transformed. Cinderella is lifted from the ashes of her wretched life to go to the ball with the help of her fairy godmother in the hopes of winning the heart of the prince. The prince is clearly Archie and there is no Fairy Godmother. Maybe that's why it doesn't work.

In any case, Cheryl is a lot, even for herself, so it makes sense that she would try to suppress her true colors, so to speak, from time to time to satisfy a particular goal. She is aware that she is too much, at least to some degree at any given moment of the series, so yeah. She whips out the blue when she's trying to tone herself down.

(I'm probably making too much of this, but there's something about Cheryl Blossom and fairytales that just clicks in my mind. It reminds me of Blanche DuBois from Streetcar saying, "I don't want realism, I want magic!" I feel like Cheryl would agree with that. )

Also! Another time that Cheryl wears blue? Toni's bachelorette party in Season 6. This is another time that you could argue she is trying to suppress herself in the interest of being a supportive ex. (Also fascinating that Heather is wearing red! A testament to her love for Cheryl, I think. This IS right before they have their big kiss.)

She also wears blue when she comes up with the idea to kill Percival for Toni's wedding present. It's a sort of "show of support", but we all know she does not support this union and desperately wants Toni back so....

This is also likely why the Sister of Quiet Mercy uniforms are blue. They are symbols of repression for Cheryl specifically. (And Betty too, tbh. I think this 'suppression' narrative probably works for Betty too, but I would need to actually go through and check that. So, for now, let's just focus on Cher Cher.)

Now, Cheryl wears blue pretty often in season 7, but that makes sense considering the fact that she has to suppress herself quite a bit due to the nature of the times. But like, look at this:

These are all moments where Cheryl is actively suppressing her true feelings, in this case, the gay ones. However, what's different about these instances, and these costumes, is that the truth is always poking through. The suppression in the 50's is different. She's not trying to suppress herself FROM herself. Not in the long run. The red accents remind us who she truly is and that she is still Cheryl Blossom underneath that trad wife, heterosexual nonsense she's putting on.

All this to say: When Cheryl is wearing blue she is actively suppressing herself! It's consistent!

ADDENDUM:

Where does this analysis place her River Vixen uniform?

As you can see, it is predominantly blue. However, I do not think that it fits into the "suppression narrative" in the same way as her other blue outfits. The River Vixen uniform is blue, but it's also a symbol of the Town and of Cheryl's sense of belonging within her community. Though I do think the red versions of her Vixen attire that she wears in season 5 are symbolic of her truly owning her place in the town as the Coach of the Vixens and also the Blossom Heir, I don't think she's actively suppressing herself as a River Vixen.

Tune in next time for White and, one day, Green. (Also wondering about Pink.......)

Ciao!

[davekat-sucks]

Just for fun how screwed is this session?

Here's some info:

Thief of Breath: Eledon Jungle-sovereign -Is too aggressive for a warrior race to handle -loves to blow shit up -the bard is his best friend and weapons dealer -the witch is his rival and maybe love interest -hates authority

Knight of Light: Human -She loves DnD, especially playing orc barbarian -a hard worker, bad grades -cherful most of the time -hates her father, misses her mom -lives with older sister

Maid of Void: Purpel-blood Troll -bad at showing his friendship good at reading people -a greedy purple asshole -a nice suit and tie, and a poker face to boot -a pretty successful owner of a gambling restaurant -has a hate crush on the prince

Rogue of Hope: Human -she's aesthetic as fuck, plays soccer, baseball and swimming -steals hope for victory for her team -really bullheaded, but nice -she's basically a tomboy -loves to annoy her twin brother

Bard of Space: Eledon Tech-head -he's a mad scientist and engineer -loves to make weapons of small and mass destruction -is fascinated by extinct empires, specifically their tech -strives to be the prime lord of science -one of his creations blew up a district

Prince of Rage: Burgundy-blood Troll -extreme anger issue -extreme telepathic powers -she hates the maid -everyone can go fuck themselves except that other chick… or the mage… and the bartender -lives with and works for the maid -is part of a band with the chick and bartender

Witch of Mind: Eledon Sky-baron -she's a hard-ass -has the high ambition to become the new ruler of her species -a model Eledon prodigy -has a big ego -actually likes the thief, seer and bard

Mage of Heart: Unknown-blood Troll -she likes larping, roleplay and meditation -hates and fears HIC -wishes to meet her friends in real life -tries to help her friends emotional problems -is unsure of her future

Seer of Blood: Eledon Swamp-blood -a rebellious pacifist and spiritualist -physically very strong -is calm and kind, but still has the Eledon natural aggression -hates his species and himself -can't let go

Heir of Time: Human -he acts cool but is a dumbass -likes every type of music -had a crush on the sylph, this was not reciprocated -wants to become a famous DJ -plays DnD with the sylph, knight and rogue every sunday

Page of Doom: Jade-blood Troll -hates himself and is depressed -likes to spelunking -the maids ex -the mage really tries to help him -the BUFF jade girl has to drag him out of his hive every day

Sylph of Life: Human -a genuinely nice guy -rich as hell and just as lonely -has a green thumb -the butler and his wife are more of his parents than his mom and dad -is very naive

I think you got some good players with some of those classes and aspects. Though it may change if the internal struggle gets any worse. May need to keep an eye on the Prince of Rage. Bard of Space and Heir of Time working together is also something to watch over too if the Heir's silly ideas may fuel the Bard's interest for the sake of science. Can't let the Maid of Void or Knight of Light be far either.

[brf-rumortrackinganon]

Funny how you say Ms. Markle wanted single name recognition. Meghan is not exactly a unique name. Mariah, Adele, Rhianna Bjork, Usher, Beyonce, Cher, Zendaya, Bono, Shakira, Drake, Elvis are unique or somewhat not often used names and they were the first to use such name when they become a hit. Even Diana was also not used name among royals and of course she has the charisma and ws such a big hit. Lady Gaga, Prince, Eminem, and Madonna are monikers so they kind owned like brand name for themselves and that they become famous and "infamous". Overall the single-name recognition only works for unique name, undeniable talent and achievement, charisma, legendary status. If taylor swift choose a single name when she started , she should have the same name status as those in the list. That's the only thing she didnt have a unique single name though when you say taylor she usually is one of the first famous person people associate with the name. that's more because of her achievement.

As for Markle, she has no unique name, no charisma, no ground breaking achievement, no talent, and definitely no acquirement of legendary status in her field, hollywood or royal. She will not get that single-name recognition she badly wants. It'll be like Sarah, Duchess of York at most and even with that the name wont ring a bell to many...most people will ask Meghan who?

If you type in good famous people named Megans/Meghan, you wont even find Markle's name in the top 10 list google shows (at least in my search). She would have better chance if she stuck with the royals and didnt leave.

I’m pretty sure I didn’t say Meghan wanted “single name recognition.” It may be what she wants but I know she isn’t remarkable or memorable enough to achieve it so I never bothered to make the case for it.

You don’t even have to google “famous Megans” to see how unremarkable she is. Just think of all the Megan/Meghan/Meagans you know - whether famous or your classmates or colleagues or friends and you quickly see exactly where Meghan Markle falls in the ranking of Megans to care about. And when you compare Meghan Markle’s accomplishments (manipulating a dimwit prince) to the accomplishments of all the other famous Meghans, her desire to be The Number One Megan is so delusional it’s not even funny.

I do agree with you that if she had just stayed in with the BRF, or at least stayed on good terms with everyone instead of trying to tear them apart, she’d have a better, fairer chance at being a more respected Megan, instead of being one of the reviled Megans as she is now.

[dr-diane]

DIANE DEL CAMPO

Dream Reality Character Intro

Short biography about her past;

~ Diane was born on 1965 February, 9th in Madrid and her mother is spanish, her father was a black american. She has an elder brother (10 years older) named Rafael.

~ she grew up in America with her father, Mike Treylon, who was a street musician in a small neighbourhood (ghetto kinda...) and he was friends with Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder.

~ he was just 20 years as he took her to America and became father, her mother needed to stay in Spain because of Francisco Franco.

~ she was 8 as she saw Etta James in a jazz bar from the window, since then she had a dream to become a singer one day.

~ At just 9, she learned how to play piano with the help of Stevie and Lionel. They also gave her vocal lessons, even if they didn't have much time.

~ at 11 she found out who jackson 5 were and who Michael Jackson was and she had poster in her room from Queen, Cher and Journey, the rockband

~ early december 1979, at 13 years, she wrote her first song, "My Immortal," as her grandmother died in 1978. With that song, she tried to somehow get noticed, which happened through a talent show

-1977 Rafael started his career as a dancer and actor. [Face claim; Frankie Grande]

~ she got noticed, after a few days she was in the newspaper and got a call from Dean Craigen that he will be her manager

~ shortly after Christmas, her manager told her he got a call that she could be a special guest in the AMA 1980 on January 18th

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What's her personality like?

She is cute, kind, and sweet. She is mostly shy but also bubbly... off stage, she is shy and sweet, but the moment she goes on stage or is about to sing she let's her feelings tell the story. A bit like Prince or Michael Jackson if you want to see it like this....

her voice:

her vocals [her songs]:

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🎶 playlist with her songs:

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what's her style like ?

She has a playful yet glamorous style that combines innocence with sophistication. Known for her preference for high heels paired with either short or flowy skirts and dresses, she creates a unique look that contrasts with her petite frame. Her fans adore her effortless blend of cute and elegant, with a wardrobe that plays on soft pastel tones and shimmering fabrics. Her signature look often includes statement earrings and a sleek, high ponytail or loose waves. She actually has natural curly/wavy hair.

stage presence?

On stage, she transforms completely, channeling deep emotions through her music. Despite her shy off-stage persona, the moment she holds a microphone, she captivates her audience with an intense energy that feels like she's telling a story with every note. Her performances are emotionally charged, and she often closes her eyes, connecting deeply with the music. Fans often describe her as a “petite powerhouse” who expresses herself fully through her voice and movements.

what are her unique vocal techniques or performance habits?

She often uses soft, breathy notes that build up into powerful, full-bodied belts. Known for her emotional range, she has a habit of doing unexpected ad-libs that add to her performances’ raw and genuine feel. During live performances, she’s often seen leaning into her emotions, sometimes even pausing to let the crowd sing with her, creating an intimate atmosphere.

Fanbase Details ...

Her fans, ranging from teenage girls to older music lovers, are drawn to her honest approach to music. They often identify with her shyness and sweet nature but love watching her transform on stage. Many see her as an icon of vulnerability, with some fans affectionately calling themselves her “Hearts” because of her big heart and caring nature.

media's opinion ?

The media often portrays her as the “sweetheart” of the industry, highlighting her kindness and humility. However, some critics initially doubted her due to her shy persona, not believing someone so reserved could carry a stage presence. She’s proven them wrong time and again with her powerful performances, and she’s gained a reputation as a “quiet storm”—seemingly gentle but fierce in talent and passion.

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[bewitched-bullet]

By the way, y'all

My name is spelled: Q-U-I-N-C-E-Y

I will answer to Q, Quin, Captain, The Q Continuuim, and Your Imperial Dark Viscousness.

And on occasion, Your Bitiness.

Pronoun and terminology check! Here's what I use.

⭐️It/its - sure

⭐️She/her - sure

⭐️He/him - favorable

⭐️They/them - yes

⭐️Neo-pronouns - yes

⭐️Mr. - favorable

⭐️Mx. - no

⭐️Miss/Ms - ew

⭐️Sir - don't mind at all

⭐️Ma'am - eh

⭐️Pal, buddy, friend, comrade, etc - yes

⭐️Dude - all the time

⭐️Bro/bruh- yus

⭐️Sis - eh, its ok

⭐️Sib - what this is short for?

⭐️Boy - cool

⭐️Girl - meh

⭐️Gurl - ya

⭐️King - eh. Make it da short king amd im down

⭐️Queen - damn straight

⭐️Prince - sure

⭐️Princess - eh...not a damsel in distress

⭐️Captain - fuck yeah

⭐️Lady - um.. I'm no Lady

⭐Lord - favorable

⭐️Woman - sometimes

⭐️Man - sometimes

⭐️Feminine compliments (pretty, beautiful, etc) - nah

⭐️Masculine compliments (handsome, etc) - oh hell yes

⭐️Neutral compliments (attractive, etc) - sure

⭐️Honey, Sweetie, etc - no...but i do like Love, luv, ma cher(ie), etc

[archerinspace]

Marshall Lee and Prince Gumball

Based on these cards, I wanted to give my thoughts on them since there was not much Fionna and Cake lore around the time the book was published (2016) and I'm forever searching for more. They'll be under the cut since this will get long but some of these things never cease to amuse me.

Note: All cards will be written out in text as well so if you have a hard time reading them, you can read them in plain text.

Fionna and Cake Marshall Lee and Prince Gumball Ice Queen and Lord Monochromicorn

MARSHALL LEE Marshall is a teen vampire king with a tendency to be awesome with a capital A. This emo, gothy guy likes to chow down on the color red. Maybe because I made him up and he doesn't really exist, sometimes he can be a little sulky but deep down he seems to be a decent kid. He wears trendy gothy duds like there"s no tomorrow, has a primo electric guitar, doesn't take any baloney from anybody, and has the collective angst of being eighteen for, like, a million years in a row. Even though he's a super-independent homie, Marshall Lee still bows down and gives major props to the hippest super-chill chick who rules over the frozen tundra, the one and only Ice Queen! Not exactly a hipster, but I bet he wouldn't throw away a vintage vest, skinny jeans, Buddy Holly glasses, and a knitted cap if I stuffed 'em in his flutophone case. This kid's mellow yellow and generally a happy camper, but he's not exactly a people-pleaser by a long-shot. Hey you want some advice Marshy? If you wanna win over Fionna the Human like I think you do, then what better way than loosening her up with some Truth or Dare and then serenading her with cool rock ballads all about the Ice King's exploits?!

I don't have much to say on this one honestly though it is funny he's also aware of gothic attire. That isn't much of a surprise though considering how much he cares about Marceline.

I had to google what a flutophone is so I guess he's implying that Marshall is capable of more than one instrument which is really cool.

"mellow yellow" makes me think of something I'd hear on Sonny and Cher(my mom remembers alot of stuff from the 60s which makes most of what Simon talks about really funny sometimes) and after googling I was partially right. The phrase and song was popular in the 60s, a time Simon would have most likely heard it if he wasn't listening to Buddy Holly.

PRINCE GUMBALL The young ruler of the Candy Kingdom is the unfathomably lucky and undeserving object of the Ice Queen's affections. Despite being a mincing moron, Prince Gumball shall one day take his place as the Ice Queen's coruler(in name only) of the Ice Kingdom and as her brainless, groveling love slave. As previously mentioned, Gumball is temporarily distracted from appreciating the Ice Queen's perfectly chiseled features because he likes Fionna the Human, whos fabulous outfits, to be designed by me, probably have him fooled into thinking she's Got It Going On- when instead she fails miserably to know what IT IS and most assuredly Does Not Have It Going On Nowhere Nohow! Prince Gumball is notable for an inability to defend himself from being blasted against his own bedroom wall by the Ice Queen's awesome Slush Monster or encased in a giant icicle hanging from the ceiling. He also is known to have designed his own royal garb and to enjoy baking. I'll come up with some more good stuff later. That's just for starters!

MY FAVORITE GUY YEAH!

I should probably stop trying to make any sense of his insane ramblings but its really funny he's so mad at Gumball for both being in the way of him and Fionna and just considering him a moron when Prismo put all the fanfiction in his head. Prismo really wrote all this and the Ice King said 'wow this guy sucks hes such a moron' and proceeded to bully him in every fanfiction possible.

Gumball being a 'love slave' is majorly a projection of how he wants to marry a princess for the status of having a pretty wife but that begs the question if Ice Queen would equally be affectionate and just keep Gumball as a pretty artsy trophy husband. Its ironic he wanted Gumball to be a babygirl but then Simon gets babygirl'd in the year of 2023 by the larger fanbase.

I do feel validated in the fact I had a headcanon Gumball would knit, sew and even design his own clothing so I'll take that as a win. Reminder that he's had 'flirtations' with expressionist gummy sculpture and free-form candy-whistle jazz as mentioned on Fionna's card.

Something important(to me) to point out here is Gumball's card is drawn with him doing science related things while others have a cool pose or respective item(like Fionna and her sword) and Gumball's is the only card to not have some kind of 'cool' vibe, further proof of him bullying him. The wiki says this book has IK saying Gumball likes science but this card is the only real proof of that and no other mention of the previous facts from the card.