id rather they stole that grain. people died trying to defend those crops so they could be delivered to people who need it. a lot of poor countries rely on ukrainian bread bc we have a lot of land that is suitable for farming. but no. they fucking spilled it on the road. so nobody could use it for food. so, so cruel.
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There are Hunger Games fans so young, they weren't around when the movies first came out and didn't know there was outrage from racist fans who apparently didn't pay attention to how Rue's appearance was described in the book ("satiny brown skin," etc.), zeroed in on how much like Prim she was in Katniss' eyes, and imagined her White, and were upset and shocked and felt her death wasn't as sad knowing she was a Black girl. There's a lot of Hunger Games fans who just don't... take in any of the real positive messages or think deeply at all (in the company of Katniss' actress supporting genocide.)
Seeing that, you realize why the American editions of Harry Potter bluntly stated Lee Jordan and Blaise Zabini being "Black boy"s even though the British original simply relied on cultural cues. If you don't bluntly say it, apparently... a bunch of people will still default to White for everyone.
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Saw a prompt and couldn’t let it go, so enjoy! 🥰 (no dialogue because I can’t figure that part out)
Steve has always craved touch even though he never got it.
His parents found out his unique ability at a young age when Steve touched his aunt and she immediately fell to the floor dead. Just from his skin touching hers. After that he wasn’t allowed any sort of touch, his parents warned anyone and everyone to avoid touching him. Near everyone in town knows, knows to avoid touch with him; stays away from him.
Steve manages, as much as someone can with deadly powers.
He figured out how to get his own comfort from plush toys and once he figured out when others touch his clothes first, nothing happens. He figures wearing sleeves and pants and gloves will always be his best options.
Still touch-starved though.
He has friends, but no one wants to get super close. Too afraid to accidentally touch. His parents leave often, also too afraid of his ability.
Eddie was told by his Uncle Wayne that he was special.
That when he was five, he was in a terrible car accident that should’ve killed him. It did kill his mom, but the emts and doctors were shocked that Eddie was fine. He was hurt, sure, but completely fine otherwise.
So, he grew to be little reckless. Lives on the edge and found out at sixteen that he can’t die. After several visits with specialists, it was officially confirmed.
He’s able to get hurt, pretty badly sometimes. But besides that, he can’t die. Which scares him just a bit but not enough to stop living life on the edge.
Steve leaves his hometown as soon as he can with only his things and a plan to get as far away as he can from all the people who are afraid of him.
He’s also afraid, so afraid that he’s not only touch-starved but also a little touch averse now. Doesn’t want anyone to die just by simply touching him. He might want touch, but will always be afraid.
They meet by chance, but mostly because of Eddie being a reckless idiot and his friends daring him to try running across very busy traffic. Which, as the daredevil he is, Eddie attempts to do it.
He’s only stopped by Steve freaking out at seeing it. For once, Steve acts before his brain catches up with him. Just throws his gloveless hand and grabs hold on Eddie’s arm to force him to stop moving.
Eddie jerks back and for a split second, feels a warmth before it fades. He’s taken back, annoyed at being stopped but also very confused. Most people that live here, know him. Know that he can get hurt but can’t die.
So this random person grabbing hold of his arm is new.
The touch registers in Steve’s head minutes later, as Eddie stares at him. He immediately lets go with wide eyes and panicking. But instead of the guy dropping dead, he’s still standing.
Eventually they’ll talk, they’ll learn each other’s abilities and someday in the future learn to love each other.
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Sooo, I can’t figure out how to work out dialogue into this. Or really flesh out their abilities. But it’s a thing! If you want to take this and pick it apart, you’re definitely welcome to do so! (If you do tag me!)
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