#stella has already heard these thoughts

[enha-stars]

body shaved legs open mouth open hair tied back teeth brushed eyebrows done no pants only night gown warm food clothes ironed house clean bed made kids at school windows dusted fridge organized pillows fluffed

[landossnorriss]

i see you | i will always protect you | ln x she.

Pairing: lando x she. Summary: lando's girlfriend has had enough of the disrespect of a few mclaren members and decides to make it known. Word Count: 2.1k Warning: hurt? angst? idk this is very self serving?

they had locked her in his fucking drivers room. it had been hard to stomach watching the race, she had been at the edge of her seat the entire time but as the penalty landed she had lost it. lando deserved a penalty, she wouldn't argue with the fact despite knowing him so well she knew that there was no way that he wouldn't have lifted if he had seen the flag but a 10 second stop and go? her head set had been off and she had been moving before sense had really hit her. all season long she had stood by and let it happen, she had been with him as much as she could, wrapped herself around him in hopes it would shield him from the world that had proven to be so cruel to the boy they had once loved but this? it was enough.

" zak! andrea! you can't make him fucking serve that are you joking! he needs to fucking pass max and drive, absord the repercussions!" she called as she flew from the garage, mechanics trying and failing to grab at her as she made her way through the pit and to the wall her arms flailing and she didn't care what cameras caught her. she was done. " why is will calling him in! why are you not defending him!" stella heard her, but as usual her calls landed on deaf ears and with a flick on his hand he had turned back to the screens in front of him and she had felt an arm wrap around her, jons probably given no one else would have been brave enough to get close and she had been lured into lando drivers room despite her fights where she was now locked.

it was un-fucking-believable, not a single person on that pit wall had been ready to fight and with every fibre of her being she was ready to fight them all. each interview that surfaced on her phone only served to make her angrier, each time she caught sight of his face, the weight of what had happened piling on his shoulders more and more visible with each question thrown his way and the final straw? andrea's shitty fucking comments that lando should have known when a yellow was called. he had been arguing with will over pace when he had flashed and not a single person had told him about it till it was too late. the team were as much at fault as he was and the penalty was unprecedented and uncalled for.

she knew that it was lando the second the door clicked and everything in her wanted to comfort him but she had another thought on her mind. "baby... " lando frowned as she brushed passed him, confusion pulling at his brows making a picture of his already weary expression. he had been confused when she wasn't in the garage waiting for him and now his confusion had only doubled. he moved quickly after the initial shock had worn off, following his girl on the clear war path she was on.

his jaw only dropped slightly as he watched her rip open the door to where andrea and zak were currently deep in some post debrief conversation and he braced himself for the impact that was about to come. his girl was pissed and not a single person in hospitality seemed ready to stop her.

"how dare you!" she spat before zak could stop her with a well intention raise of his hands but she was already in front of andrea with a fire lit in her chest. " i'll repeat since you're looking at me with a stupid expression on your face. how, fucking, dare you. i know you have been at this team a little less time than the rest of us and so you seem to have missed something, but that man right there has bled for you from the second he stepped foot into the mtc. he has made tea, he's learnt to fix the fucking cars, he has turned down offers from every other fucking team that could have put a race winning car under him so much sooner and you give him what in return?"

" baby ... " lando warned softly behind her, as much as his chest was bursting with love for her , he didn't want her banned from races all together if she took it too far but the gentle touch of her elbow was shrugged off as she continued on.

" no lando someone needs to say it because i'm sick of it, every single weekend. not once did you congratulate lando on his pole this weekend, every single time you have to pick you pick oscar and for what? what does supporting both of your drivers do? why is that so hard for you? lando bleeds papaya through and through, he rips himself apart for this team and you left him alone to suffer after brazil, let him piece himself back together and the millionth time that he needs you to defend him this season you leave him to the wolves! what else does he have to give to this team to earn the respect he deserves from you? how can you not see that you're breaking him every time you treat him like he's nothing? he has been nothing but loyal to this team and to you, everything you ask of him he delivers and you just disrepect him constantly. you don't fucking deserve him andrea, you don't deserve to celebrate him or love him just when he wins for you when you won't defend him when he needs it!" tears streamed down her face that she barely registered as she rounded on zak who was stood staring at her with his own, admittedly ashamed expression.

" and you, you're no better. you claim to love him like a son and that you're proud of him but you're the ceo, you have the rank to pull should you need to and you constantly choose to pick the image of family over actually taking care of a boy who has been with you since he was seventeen, put some fucking respect on his name or you best believe that i will drag his ass to another team before i let him sign himself away to any more time being treated like he's nothing more than mclarens whipping post to i make myself clear?" she huffed as hands reached to wipe at her tears.

everyone paused as they waited to see whether or not she was done, tears formed in landos own eyes, guilt in zaks, praise filled jons, shame in wills. every single person in here knew that she was right, she could feel it, she just also knew it was unlikely to change much. " and you . " turning her eyes landed on her driver, her sweet, self deprecating , race worn driver. " i won't hear another word about you being sorry, no one told you it was a yellow, not your dash, not your engineer, no one, oscar got told. every one else got told but you didn't and i won't hear another word about you letting your team down, not tonight do you hear me? " she scalded with the last of the fight that was left in her , watching as misty green eyes took her in before he offered her a small nod. " now as the only person in this room that seems to give a flying fuck about the well-being of the one person that has given everything to this team im going to take lando for however long i want and you can debrief when he's ready you got that?"

moving closer to lando she reached out, her fingers linking with his she pulled him out of the room before anyone else could protest, taking the shortest route possible she knew to get him back to the safety of his drivers room. " they're never going to let me back here again god." she breathed as they closed the door, for the first time in what felt like hours taking a large breath as lando took her in. his hands moved to cup her face, thumbs wiping over the remaining tears that marred her cheeks. " i love you so much , more than any of this you know that right? " he whispered as he let his forehead drop to hers. never had anyone defended him the way that she did. " i'll defend you to the ends of this earth lando norris. i'm sorry i shouldn't have don . " she found herself cut off as landos lips captured hers gently before he pulled her into his arms, his chin resting on her head as he let his eyes close. " we'll deal with it tomorrow. " for now all he wanted to do was sleep away the race and get on their way to the next one. so long as he had her by his side, he could handle whatever they threw at him.

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lando had long since lost the battle with sleep on the flight to abu dhabi a few hours later, his head tucked into her lap and snuggled into his hoodie, her fingers running through his hair as she watched him rest. the pair had been quiet as she had packed up his gear with jon and he spent some time online with max, they both knew he needed it and she was happy just to see him crack a few smiles. she knew once he woke again it would really hit him and she would have a whole new job to do.

the longer he could rest now the better, the easier her job would be. feeling eyes on her she lifted them from where her fingers were repeating their gentle motions through freshly washed curls. finding stella watching her she shook her head, she didn't have it in her to fight with him now. she had considered getting them a second jet but lando hadn't wanted to leave oscar with the team after the results.

" i'm glad he has you. " stella commented softly as he dropped his eyes to lando and she felt the need to somehow cover him from view even if he was none the wiser. " it can be hard , i have to be honest with the media and sometimes i am harsher on him because i know what he can deliver. " he continued as if it would explain his choices throughout the season. she didn't care though , not tonight , not when it was lando on the line for all of his honesty.

" if you think treating him that way , talking to him like that , will get the best out of him then you've failed him andrea , he loves you , he loves this team , he needs that in return or you're going to break him. " how he didn't see that she couldn't understand, he wore his heart on his sleeve so plainly even those that didn't know him could see it, so why couldn't he?

" i care about him too you know? " andrea tried again but this time it was zak who coughed, shaking his head at his team principle for a moment, his own eyes landing on the sleeping boy in her lap. it was so easy for them all to see the easy going young man he had grown into, the boy that had grown into his skin but in moments like these he was still the young, shy, self doubting teen that zak had inherited and the reminder they had all gotten today was needed.

" you can't burst out like you did again today , especially not in front of the cameras, it makes everything so much worse, for him you know that right? " zak asked quietly and she nodded, she knew that but she was ready to argue anyway, zak beating her to the punch this time. " but , message received, we will be gentler with him, we know he can be the best, that's why we push, but we will do better to protect him, i promise you that. "

she said nothing as her eyes returned to lando again, her fingers unmoving from his hair before she let her own eyes fall closed. it was weekend to forget that was for sure, but she would do everything in her damn power to make sure neither of them forgot what they had in lando ever again.

[gigglesandfreckles-hp]

hiiii abi! hope you’re doing well <3 number 11, pls? thank you!

But I knew you Playing hide-and-seek and Giving me your weekends, I I knew you cardigan by Taylor Swift

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“LILY!”

Lily pauses mid-brush, her toothbrush dangling precariously from her mouth.

“Huh?” she calls back.

“THE DOOR, LILY!” Petunia shouts from the living room. “HE’S BEEN KNOCKING FOR FIVE MINUTES STRAIGHT.”

The toothbrush clatters into the sink as Lily’s lips curl into an irrepressible grin. She snatches it back up, spits hastily into the basin, and barely wipes her mouth before bolting out of the bathroom.

Never mind that Petunia is exaggerating about the length of time Lily was even in the bathroom, let alone how much time he’s been knocking. Never mind that Petunia could be a decent human and open the door herself. Never mind that Petunia thinks the only crime worse than having magic like Lily is having magic and choosing to date Lily.

She grabs a cardigan from her bedroom, sliding her socks across the polished hardwood as she skates toward the front door. Practically leaping into her trainers, she pulls the door open with a flourish.

“Bye, Tuney!” Lily sings, tossing the words over her shoulder.

From the living room, Petunia glares at her over the top of her book. “Make sure that horrid boy has you back by—”

Lily slams the door shut, cutting off the rest of her sister’s decree. She’s already beaming at the boy standing on the doorstep.

“Hi, horrid boy,” she says.

“Hi, gorgeous girl,” James replies with a grin, leaning in to kiss her. Her back bumps against the door, and she wonders idly if Petunia can hear. She has half a mind to twist the knob just to see the reaction, but the thought vanishes as James’s lips move against hers, and her heart swells.

“How’s the lovely Petunia Evans?” James asks once he pulls back enough to get a sentence in, his voice warm with humour.

Lily snorts. “Dreadful. Vernon’s away on business.”

“How very important of him.”

“So she has extra free time to degrade all my life choices.”

“Well you do make so many bad ones,” he says, smirking. He takes her hand and starts to pull her down the steps from Petunia and Vernon’s new house on Privet Drive.

The neighbourhood is pristine, posh in a way that feels entirely at odds with the modest home and warm childhood they shared in Cokeworth. Lily glances back at the house, a pang of resentment flaring at how much joy Petunia seems to find in separating herself from their parents’ memory.

“You know,” James says, swinging their joined hands between them, “I’ve been thinking. It doesn’t make sense for you to stay with them.”

Lily laughs. “It makes perfect sense, actually. Considering I don’t have, you know, a single pound or galleon to my name.”

He rolls his eyes. “But I—”

“James.”

“I know, I know,” he says, sighing. “But what if—what if it wasn’t my money?”

She frowns, slowing her steps. “Are you planning a bank job?” she asks dryly. “Because Gringotts is rather tight on security these days. Something about a Dark Lord. Not sure if you’ve heard of him?”

“What if it was our money?”

She stops completely, tugging on his hand to halt him too. Her stomach flips as she looks up at him, her voice quieter now. “What?”

“I mean…” He scratches the back of his neck with his free hand, his cheeks tinged pink. “I mean, if we were married, then it’s all the same thing, right?”

“If we were married,” she echoes, the words tumbling out as her mind races.

His blush deepens, and he chuckles nervously. “It’s just… just a thought.”

“We’re eighteen,” she says faintly.

“Yeah,” he shrugs, but she doesn’t miss the way his face falls the slightest bit in disappointment, even as he tries to stay casual. “I know.”

“We would…” She swallows, her heart pounding. “We would just get a house and—and live there? You and me?”

He nods, then grins slightly, his tone softening. “I mean, the cat could come, too.”

“Stella,” she corrects automatically. “She would be our cat after all, wouldn’t she?”

Her lips twitch upward despite herself. Of course she’s thought about this. Of course she plans to spend her life with him. But imagining a nebulous, distant someday is wildly different from considering it now, on the pavement of Privet Drive, with his hand warm in hers.

“If we got married, sure,” he says, his grin growing.

“This is a rubbish proposal, Potter,” she says, though her cheeks ache from the smile breaking across her face.

He throws his head back and laughs, the sound full and unrestrained. “Well, I didn’t plan on doing it today,” he admits. “I just…really, really dislike your sister.”

“If that’s the only—”

“And,” he interrupts, grabbing her other hand and turning fully toward her, “I really, really love you and can’t remember a time I didn’t have the thought of marrying you bouncing around in the back of my head.”

[nogenderbee]

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*ੈ✩‧₊˚ @stellas-starry-stories13 request: reqs are still open????

damn bro

did you like increase the amount of reqs or smth

Anyway

akito, toya, and rui with a gf who can sing rlly good but she doesnt think so and like they basically have to convince her she has talent

ty pookie

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ Kinda yeah hihi I usually do 10 and this time I did 15 >:D Anyway hope you don't mind the fact I made it little oneshot hihi 🤭

Anyway I had a bit of fun here so I really hope you'll also like it!!

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ fluff, TW: small swear in Akito part

Akito came over to the playground the two of you were often meeting up. He saw you using this time to practice so he quietly walked closer and closer behind you. He didn't wanted to be creepy but also knew if you hears him, you'd stop singing... And can you really blame him for just wanting to enjoy the beautiful melody?

"Goddamn why the high note..."

He could hear you complain to yourself... and just by the way you couldn't reach the high note, he could hear your voice was most definitely strained...

"Don't. You'll make your vocal cords worse."

"A-Akito?! When did you got here?!"

"Just a while ago. Here."

He replied shortly an just reached out his right hand holding bottle of water for you to take.

"Take it easy."

"Eh... I seriously want to learn how to sing finally..."

"You're already great at singing, don't bullshit me. I'll shut up your mouth myself if I'll have to. You're literally one of the best singers I know so don't damage your throat like that."

He said a bit done with how self conscious you seem to be about your singing, when he's admiring it every time he hears your voice! It's him who's supposed to be jealous of the other's talent here, not you!

He only furrowed his eyebrows more and crossed his arms when he saw how unconvinced you looked. With small sigh he realized there might be just one way for you to listen to him...

"You're... actually my idol, believe it or not..."

"I... am... what...?"

You stops there just looking at each other in silence, you trying to figure out if he's serious, while he tries to nad faint from emberassment.

"Let's get this date going. What was it? Cafe?"

He said standing up straight and turning towards exit of the playground, thinking he found great excuse to forget about what he said and takw your attention somewhere else.

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@bleachtheidiot @akitosheart @yulikesminori @miya-akane @hayillaaaaaaa @stellas-starry-stories13 @hakulivesformusic @luhvashh @akiritoz @sucodelaranja86 @aluvslink - come get your pancakes lover!

Toya thought it's gonna be a normal home date for you! He casually rang on your doorbell, hoping for you to answer, but when he was on 5th ring, you didn't answer the door or any of his phonecalls... he got seriously worried... So he used the spare keys you gave him in case of an emergency and opened the door for himself.

"Y/N? I'm sorry for barging in like this but... you didn't answer and I'm really worried now... Are you alright? Did something happen?"

He slowly walked into house, raising his voice ever so slightly to make his presence known. His legs slowly lead him to your room... he also gave a little knock on the door once he arrived, but he was a little hesitant when he heard you were apparently... listening to his groups song?

After few minutes you opened the door for him a little bit surprised. But before you could even said anything, he quickly explained himself, not wanting you to have any bad suspicions about him.

"You weren't answering at doorbell or my phone calls... I got worried and used the spare keys. I'm sorry..."

"No, no... it's my fault for listening to music too loudly..."

He looked over at your computer screen and noticed the song named "Aun no Beats", covered by Vivid BAD SQUAD. His first thought was that you might be having negative thoughts about yourself again, but he didn't wanted to jump into conclusions... so he decided to ask first.

"May I ask why were you listening to my groups song?"

"I just... you sound really nice in that cover! And... I just wanted to... enjoy it?"

It was clear lie to him. Now he was sure you were doubting your singing talent again, so he swiftly took your hands into his and placed a soft kiss on it's back, not hiding with his words he knows true reason behind your actions.

"You're amazing singer, my dear... Every time I hear your voice, it feels like my voice is being blessed by an angel... You're incredible at what you're doing, trust me."

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@bleachtheidiot @akitosheart @yulikesminori @toyaswif3y @miya-akane @toyaslove @stellas-starry-stories13 @sucodelaranja86 - come get your cookie lover!

Since Rui has practice with his group today and you were free, and he didn't wanted to leave you alone... he invited you to join! He honestly didn't mind you wanted to sit in audience~ Everyone have their preferences after all!

But nonetheless, he still kept a close eye on you when he performed... and he was glad he did because he noticed that look in your eyes that told him everything. The way you were sadly looking at the current singer... the way your face turned into a frown during someone's higher notes... he could tell you were thinking about your own talent not being enough again...

So the first chance he got, he approaches you sneakily and surprised you with sudden hug! He tried to appear cheerful to not let you know he figures you out, so you wouldn't turn to defensive mode.

"How's my pretty singer doing~?"

"Oh- uh... I'm good! But I wouldn't say I'm-"

"Yes, you are... You're great singer, darling. Please don't doubt yourself..."

In the end he can't hold back the honesty... he just finds it so hard to believe, how someone as amazing as you doesn't see what an amazing person they actually are...

"Just trust me on this one! It's not any plan or trick, I promise on RoboNene!"

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@bleachtheidiot @akitosheart @yulikesminori @toyaswif3y @superstar-ethereal @stellas-starry-stories13 @alicewinterway18 @hakulivesformusic @sucodelaranja86 @sillykana-13 @aluvslink - come get your crazy inventor~

[mordredisacoolname]

LA WINKS CHARACTERS: SNEAKING UP THEIR WINDOW

MALE READER

Characters: Bloom Aisha Stella Musa Riven Sky Beatrix Silva Dane

CW: mention of spicy times, age gap in Silva's part (reader is over 18)

Note: I've only watched season 1 so I'll add more characters later on

BLOOM- she just started drifting to sleep when she heard light tapping on her window. Opening her eyes she saw you signing for her to open the window. When you slid in you laughed at her surprised look. "What are you doing here?" She had asked, but you just smile and kiss her.

Bloom will be nervous at first, but than she'll ease up and will drag you to her bed to talk, not risking anything else to not wake up Aisha.

AISHA- she was doing her homework, quietly to not wake up Bloom who was already sleeping when she noticed you waving outside the window. She instantly started worrying as she thought something happened. She opened the window letting you in "did something happen? Are you ok?"

Reassuring her everything is fine and you just wanted to see her, she'll tell you how irresponsible you are and try to shoo you away. You will eventually surrender and leave, but not before teasing her and kissing her goodbye.

STELLA- she was getting ready to sleep when she heard a tapping on the window. Turning her head towards it she saw you waving at her. She smirks, going to the window and letting you in. "Hey handsome" she said and kisses you deeply, feeling your hands wrap around her waist.

She has no problem with it and is happy you came. She'll invite you to bed, sitting on top of you. You'll have to be quiet, no matter what you do, but you do have your privacy as the other girls all sleep in other bedrooms.

MUSA- she already sensed you coming up, so she opened the window and sat back down on her bed, taking her headphones off. You slid to the room and saw her smiling at you. "Hey" you said and hurried to jump on her taking her head in your hands and kissing her. "Hey yourself" she said drawing you closer to her.

She likes this hour of night, when everyone is asleep and she has her peace and quiet. But sometimes it gets lonely, and she enjoys your company, laying together, making out, and other stuff.

RIVEN- most of the time he's snicking to you, but this time you were the one climbing through his window. You texted him to open it a few minutes before, and now he was laying in his stomach facing the other side, smoking a joint (sky was finally somewhere else, so he could smoke in peace). You went up to the bed climbing up, and squishing him with your whole weight. "Ugh Jesus" he complained while you held his wrist and took a puff, kissing his neck in the process.

You'll joke around and smoke for a bit, deciding to have fun a little bit, starting with shotguns and kissing, and than continuing your activities.

SKY- opening the window he harshly whisper asked you what are you doing here. When you told him you wanted to hang he said "wait for me outside". Pulling his shoes on he hurried down to you and took you by the hand to a less visible place.

He likes sticking out with you but worries that someone will see you coming to his room, so you just go outside to a more private place and hang there, when he is visibly more relaxed.

BEATRIX- she was reading a spells book when she saw you gesturing for her to open the window. She put the book aside and opened the window. Smirking, she didn't let you in yet "did you want something?" She asked. "Come on let me in" you pleaded. When you were both inside you hoped on her bed, lying on your back with your hands behind your head. She claimed on top of you and started kissing you.

She loves when you snick inside her dorm and distract her, making her worries go away and just have fun.

SILVA- he was working on taking his gear off when he saw you climbing up to his window. With a shocked expression he opened the window and helped you gat inside. "What the hell are you doing here?" He asked stunned "just want to hang with you" you said sweetly and came up to him wrapping your hands around him kissing him deeply. "And what you just decided to climb up my window and ignore the door?" He said amused between kisses. "I didn't want Farah or Ben seeing me, it's only my second year teaching here and as far as I remember they didn't like me very much as a student"

You continued making out eventually getting to bed to do more than just kissing.

DANE- he gaped in surprise when he saw you at his window. Letting you in he quietly closed his door not to wake up his roommate. "Hey-" he didn't finish his sentence as you grabbed his face kissing him. "Hey" you said when you parted from him. He smiled and grabbed your waist, telling you it is a pleasant surprise while you were dragging him to his bed.

You didn't snick up to his room often, but when you did he enjoyed every moment. Sometimes you just sat together rumbling about random stuff, and sometimes you did more. It really depends on both of your moods.

[oddluver]

Here's the thing about Via's reaction to Stolas:

Via doesn't know the full picture. We, the audience, do. It's called Dramatic Irony. It's used to tell a narrative that the viewers know something the character does not and in the process of story telling, the character will eventually find out on their own. This kinda gets a lil long.

If you look at it, Via thought her parents were in a loving relationship, hence, why else would they have a child and all those family photos on the walls? She doesn't know that she is a precautionary heir because no one told her. We heard from Paimon that Stolas was to marry Stella for that sole reason and we heard Stolas say it about Via when confronted by Stella when she berated and hit him on his balcony.

But, that illusion of family was first shattered when Stella refused to comfort her own daughter when Via had a nightmare. Stella further doesn't care about her daughter when she talked about how she birthed her, "an egg falling out of her." Jeez, what a way to show you care about your kid. We only see Stolas take care of her, while her mother is usually annoyed at Stolas, seen fighting directly in front of Via, plotting assassination, and even rubbed it in Via's face that she can't interact with Stolas anymore. Not once has this woman shown any genuine concern for Via and even then, when Stella hugged her during Stolas' trial, it was for her own selfish gain. Alternatively, to Via, it looked like Stella was finally warming up to her and for once tried to comfort her daughter during a very serious moment in her life. Stella hugging her was the validation that Via needed that a parent still loved her, even if meant that person was Stella.

A younger Via became rightfully attached to the sole parent taking care of her. And when the parent that she loved and trusted, decided to cheat on her neglectful mom? Via became worried about being abandoned and for good reason too. Although when she confronted Stolas the first time at Loo Loo Land, Stolas didn't have the words to explain why he did what he did to Via. Even the second time around, he couldn't get the chance to tell her about his desires that we the audience already know and that Via is still stuck in the dark, despite only knowing that her dad chose Blitz over their family. Her refusal to hear him out is not her being "a dumb teenager" for plot, but rather the times that her father couldn't sit her down and talk about the reasons for his infidelity. The pills were the last and final confirmation that validated her feelings that her parents truly did not love each other and by extension, her.

She is seen as an obligation because that's what all she saw growing up from one parent to the other. To Stolas, his destiny was decided for him and when he got a taste of autonomy, the desires he so desperately wanted while in a relationship, he took the chance. Yet, he also only saw Via as his saving grace in the marriage. I believe he truly does care for Via and he wants both things, but unfortunately to Via, he's selfish and for the wrong reasons. And without Via knowing the deeper meanings as to why he loves and wants Blitz, she is creating a deeper wedge to spare herself from more disappointment and heartbreak.

[zaceouiswriting]

Fairy Prince - Hearts of Leviathans - Ch.30

Character: Sky x male reader, Riven x male reader, Brandon x male reader

Universe: Somewhere in Winx Club/Saga

Warnings: None

It is my honor to reveal what I think Riven should look like. I hate him in the Netflix series because he looks sickly or as if he is a junkie. I would also like to say that I have no idea who this gentleman is or why his trainer slaps him around so brutally, but honestly, if I were Riven's teacher, I would do the same.

As the hour with Palladium ends, he asks me to stay behind. Several girls, clearly on Stella's side, smirked as they seemed sure I would be reprimanded for my outburst. Nevertheless, I stay behind and wait until everyone leaves. Only then do I rise from my throne, raise my hand, and clench it into a fist. Suddenly the throne disappears, as the stones were formed by pure magic instead of the environment. I've never been able to do this before, but since the other cores were taken out of me, I feel so much energy pulsing through me that I just had to try it.

“I see you are learning quickly,” Professor Palladium commented on my performance, smiling.

I'm already exhausted, even though it's still early in the day. Right now, all I can do is roll my eyes. "Please just tell me what you want to talk to me about. I'm not in the best mood, and honestly, there's nothing I want more than to sleep right now."

The older man nods understandingly. He walks around his desk and leans against it, barely sitting on it since he is relatively tall. "You can't blame them forever-"

"I can," I interrupt him. "There has not been a single apology, and as I have already promised, I will treat them the same way they treated me until I receive that apology."

The man sighs heavily and wipes his face. "I'm unsure if you understand the possible repercussions, but many of these fairies are princesses and future queens."

"With all due respect, Professor. I understand that fact. The problem, however, is that none of them seem to understand that I, too, will soon be ruling. I'm just waiting until my old grandfather finally dies, and then everyone will see what they did wrong."

“What does that mean?” he asks skeptically.

"For example, I want to see how Solaria harvests its food without tools or how Eraklyon makes weapons without its ore." I grin at the old man, who, like the others, doesn't seem to know where I'm the crown prince from.

I walk away, feeling like our conversation is already over, and walk past Palladium, who is visibly speechless. To my surprise, I see someone standing outside the classroom. She looks up at me with her green, gentle eyes and a cautious smile on her lips. But she seems surprised at me, smiling back.

We walk to our next class in silence. Either she feels guilty for what happened or she must have smelled that I wanted to go somewhere else because this whole class environment makes me sick. I'm just not used to sitting around for so long doing nothing but trying to remember shit; I'll probably never get used to it again.

Although I feel uncomfortable in the classroom, Professor Palladium's classes are quite interesting; brewing potions can always be useful, especially to make my home world fertile again someday.

As soon as we enter the next classroom, I turn around. If she hadn't caught me by the arm, I would have been out of there in a flash.

"Excuse me, sir. I've heard of you." A small woman with prematurely gray hair and a red hat interrupts my storming thoughts. "My name is Professor DuFour, and I teach etiquette, usually to princesses and other noble ladies, as well as all female fairies, as their work often has a diplomatic undertone."

I close my eyes for a second to gather all my willpower, turn around again, gently take the girl's arm from mine, and step forward, directly in front of the professor. "May I ask your rank, professor?"

She seems nervous but still tells me she is a countess. I nod absentmindedly as I look at her sympathetically and noticeably relax. Instead of stiffening when greeting someone superior, I simply extend my hand. Without hesitation, she lays her hand on mine. I gently stroke the soft back of her hand, lift it, and press a kiss to it without breaking eye contact. "It is a great pleasure to introduce myself to you, Countess DuFour; my name is (Y/N), Prince (Y/N), if you wish."

Her pink eyes sparkle at my introduction, and I even see her cheeks begin to glow a similar color. Her mouth opens, but nothing comes out—clearly just a reaction. It's not the first time a woman has reacted to me like this. I've always been very popular with both genders.

As I slowly lower our hands and a moment later release hers, I look around. Every face I see is stunned. Maybe it's because I introduced myself impeccably like a true nobleman or because I mentioned my rank. Although I hope not many people heard it because that would only complicate matters.

The professor compliments me but tries desperately to downplay it with a noticeable cough. Although I'm not as smart as my younger brother Galan, I was still raised like a prince and was always better than everyone else at everything that didn't involve stupid books. Galan can't even talk to other people without stumbling over his words.

After a few minutes, she has collected herself again. "It's good that we have a handsome young man with impeccable manners. Please ladies introduce yourselves to him one by one, as if you met at a ball, just like we have been practicing for the last few weeks."

Her words don't immediately sink into my mind. But when it does, my head slightly snaps in the professor's direction. Although I smile widely, inwardly I'm burning with a fury I can't contain. Even though I promised to treat them like they treated me, it could affect my grade. So I take a deep breath and take a moment to collect my thoughts.

Once I've gathered my willpower, I let my smile fade slightly to make it seem more genuine. I straighten up, standing strong and proud. Extending my hand, some of the girls seem almost exuberant, while others are still wary of me.

A girl with dark blue hair steps forward first, bending down in front of me, feet crossed, body stretched straight forward, bowing to me, and lifting an imaginary dress with her hands. Her form is pretty good, I'd say. I hold my hand out to her, and she comes up from her bow. As I look into her eyes expectantly, she blushes slightly. "My name is Musa," she tells me breathlessly. "I am the future guardian fairy of the Kingdom of Melody."

She puts her hand in mine, and unlike with Countess DuFour, I lift her hand halfway up to me, and the rest of the way I bend down to kiss the back of her hand. My other hand is behind my back, my left hand slightly bent, the greatest bow I can make to a person of no rank. Yet, when we both look up, we end up pretty close.

"A girl with a beautiful voice like yours shouldn't be this nervous. Be more sleek." Her blush deepens, but as I look around cautiously, I know I have to hurry. "Please excuse me, Lady Musa, but unfortunately I still have to greet a few more ladies"- I discreetly make a hand half-moon movement only in her sight to emphasize my words- "but don't be discouraged; I will never forget our first eloquent meeting."

After giving her hand a light squeeze, I turn away from her and greet the next girl next to me.

Most of the other girls were not that remarkable, rather average or unwilling to greet me. All of them were around Stella, except Musa, who had already greeted me and the red-haired girl. But the moment the latter is about to come toward me, Stella pulls her back and quietly reprimands her. 

Almost immediately after Stella finishes her tirade, the red-haired girl looks at me apologetically, which I wave off with a smile.

The professor wasn't happy about the incident; perhaps she had not been there when I arrived at Alfea. At least her friendly behavior suggested that. She apologizes for the girls' behavior toward me, but it's not her fault.

After leaving DuFour's class, the rest of the day is mostly a blur. However, I'm starting to feel like I overreacted earlier, but I'm not going to apologize for it because they're just presumptuous little girls.

When class is finally over, I stumble back to my room and fall onto the bed to take a quick nap. Until suddenly someone shakes me. Dazed, I turn around only to see Riven's stupid face way too close.

“Dude!” he shouts, almost deafening me. “What are you doing here?”

“What do you mean?” I ask sleepily, wiping my eyes.

For a moment, it's completely silent. Riven looks almost like he's desperately wanting to vanish into the ground. His behavior confuses me, so I punch him in the side, which seems to work because he shakes his head and carefully steps back. Quickly, his pale cheeks flush with embarrassment.

“What’s wrong?” I inquire further, still not fully awake.

Riven clears his throat and turns away. "Afternoon classes are over, and the teachers asked where you were because they wanted you to show off some of your fighting techniques and asked me to find you." He shifted nervously in place, which made me wonder what was wrong with him. "A red-haired chick told me she saw you strolling back to our room, and then I found you sleeping so peacefully I didn't want to wake you, but then some hair fell in your face and-„

"And you were my knight in shining armor who got the offending hair out of my face, right?" I ask him cheekily, interrupting him mercilessly even though I'm still half asleep. After a moment, I slowly sit up, grinning one-sidedly at him.

"I-I mean..." His violent stutter is followed by silence. His cheeks turn even redder. It suddenly hits me.

My one-sided grin turns into a full smirk. I move quickly, grabbing Riven's tight uniform and tugging on it. He stumbles, forcing me to fall back into my pillows as well, his arms on either side of my head, his breath mingling with mine.

"I knew it!" I whisper. Riven could only raise her eyebrows in confusion, or perhaps fear. "You think I'm hot," I state. "Are you a little into guys, Riven?" With my other hand, I trace his sharp jawline, which looks great with his long, diamond-shaped head and perfectly styled hair. If he wasn't such a psychopath, I would have pulled him even closer to me.

Riven, however, makes no attempt to escape me. His eyes dilate, and he sensually runs his tongue over his lips.

I feel my body getting warmer, my stomach tightening, and my hands starting to sweat. Before I know it, all I can think about are his lips. However, when I realize what situation I have created, I quickly push him away, sit up, and soon find myself standing next to him.

"Sorry," I murmur meekly. "I didn't mean to force you to admit something you're uncomfortable with."

Riven stares at me with an indescribable expression. I can clearly see the deep conflict within him, as his indigo eyes reflect the storm that seems to consume his mind. He shifts nervously as if he's trying to make a decision. Somehow I'm afraid of this because when a psychopath like him has to make a decision, nothing good can come of it.

I try to sneak away and quickly get to the door. Even as I reach for the doorknob, Riven is still staring at me, torn, but seemingly far away in his own little world.

As I open the door, it suddenly squeaks something that should never have happened since it is made of magic. The squeak wakes Riven from his lethargy. With a few quick movements I barely notice, he is at my side and pushes me against the door, slamming it back shut.

My breath catches in my throat. His proximity and the strong scent of lavender make me dizzy. Combined with his long, rough hands tracing my body and his muscular chest pressing me against the door, I feel my resolve slowly crumbling.

"Riven," I barely press out. But it seems enough, as his vision clears, if only a tiny bit. He shakes his head in confusion and then looks around. It takes him a moment, but soon he pushes himself away from me, nervously scratching the back of his neck.

A weak apology rolls past his lips as he quickly walks to his side of the room and exits through his door. Both his neck and ears were as flush as his cheeks. He leaves me pressed against my bedroom door, reeling from the aftereffects of his impulsive jabbing and unwelcome closeness. But was it really unwelcome? My heart hasn't beat this fast since him. That could be a good sign, or it spells total disaster. After all, I know better than anyone that I'll probably never get over him. We were meant to be together, but I ruined it. Although the memories don't hurt as much as they once did, I still feel the longing for him.

Why can’t things be easier?

I feel as if I'm slowly drowning in my long-suppressed grief. My knees are weakening. I am afraid of falling victim to the darkness in my heart again. I take a deep breath, gather my last strength, stand up, lean against the door, push away from it, raise my hands, and slap myself, not once or twice, but six times. I do it until I feel a burning sensation in both cheeks.

Maybe one day I can open my heart to someone new. Whether Riven can be that person is questionable, but he can at least help me heal my broken heart. Sky would normally be more my type since he is so much bigger; his docile, almost submissive behavior makes it difficult to see him as anything more than a loyal dog.

[Masterlist]

[funhouse-mirror-barbie]

Rating Hazbin + Helluva Boss Characters based on if I could tell what animal/creature they’re supposed to be:

DISCLAIMER: This is not an attack on the creators or artists/designers for either show. I already went over the purpose of this on my first post here—I just like to review stuff.

Part 2!

SIR PENTIOUS—SNAKE—5/5

Yeah that’s a snake, man.

While I find some of Pent’s design elements cluttered, he’s actually one of the stronger designs in my opinion. I think the having his cobra hood act as his hair is fun and cleaver. It’s very easy to tell he’s a snake. Not sure why he has eyes on his tail/body? I think they could have just made them red spots but eh.

QUEEN BEE—FOX (?) WITH HONEY BEE ELEMENTS (?)—3.5/5

Bee’s a weird one for me b/c while her design is super super cluttered I can SEE how it could work, and I really do like fun cute fox and wolf girls. The ONLY reason that docked points is b/c she’s supposed to be a fox/bee hybrid (I believe?) but her “bee” elements are so minute that if I hadn’t seen her in a big beehive, I would have just assumed she was as a fox with fairy/insect elements—I wouldn’t have thought she was connected to a honey bee at all. It’s a weird case where she is VERY obviously a fox but it’s not obvious at all that she’s a bee/honey bee. I did want to give a little extra half-point tho b/c I do like her little antennae ears. They’re pretty much the only thing that screams “insect” to me.

STELLA GOETIA—SWAN (?)—3/5

I think I may be going a little easier on the Helluva cast b/c overall they’re easier to figure out what animals they are. I’ve heard that Stella is supposed to be a Swan but I’m not 100% sure. This one is def more on me, but I initially thought that she was either a secretary bird due to her long lashes and the way her hair is styled, or a peafowl (which would make sense b/c her brother is apparently a peacock?) at least I can tell that she is a bird and her colors are accurate for a swan’s. I think the reason I would never have thought of her as a swan is mostly due to her beak size and color. But yeah b/c I can at least confirm that she is in fact a bird I wanna give her a higher score.

I would rate Pilot Stella too, but I don’t think at that point she was meant to be a swan, just a vague bird demon lady. At least I hope not.

MAMMON—SPIDER (OR CENTIPEDE? MAYBE??) —0.5/5

So. Like Angel Dust. The only reason I know that Mammon is a spider is because he was shown sitting on a giant spider web.

I really didn’t think he was a spider/spider-ish looking at all and I still don’t. Even the extra eyes they add to him sometimes didn’t immediately make me think “Spider!” just that it was a demon thing. He really just looks like a jester with extra arms.

His full demon/mega form also doesn’t look very spider-ish tbh, and was what made me wonder if he was actually supposed to be a centipede? I was really disappointed by his “final form” because it’s pretty much the same as his regular form but with more eyes and what I assume is SUPPOSED to be a spider abdomen ?? But then he does kinda scuttle like a centipede at the end so maybe he is supposed to be???? But then why does he have a big spider web???

Also, and I’ll be honest, this is just me being needlessly nit-picky and it’s a small thing but it just irks me personally b/c I don’t understand the reasoning behind this but like. I HATE that his extra eyes DO NOT stay consistent.

The first time we see his extra eyes it gives him a total of 8 so I was like “oh okay yeah so maybe just his final form will be a spider/spider-like BUT THEN HIS EXTRA EYES KEEP OSCILLATING BETWEEN 3 and 4 EXTRA EYES?

These shots are only a few seconds apart like why did they give him MORE eyes when he got farther away? They’re so small that they barely seem distinct? Like if he IS supposed to be a spider you don’t have to keep giving him eyes!!! Stop, stop, he can already see!!! 😭

Maybe he IS a centipede tho? B/c he DOES seem to have the little centipede butt horns (which apparently are just their very hind legs in real life)

And he def seems to move like one in that form. Man idk. Why even HAVE him in a spider web then???

Being an arthropod lover and not being able to figure out what the fuck kinda guy that’s supposed to be is driving me wild tbh 😅

Honestly if Mammon was just supposed to be a clown/jester I would have given him 5/5 b/c yeah that was immediately obvious. But it’s him being a jester-spider-centipede-thing that muddles things for me.

I would put Loona in here but I ran out of pictures for this post talking about Mammons eyes. She gets 5/5 cause. Yeah that’s a classic wolf girl.

[urmultideadfandomperson]

How would the Arcana Twilight boys would react if the MC is an actual polar bear. Or turned into a polar bear? 🐻‍❄️

MC Turns into a Polar Bear

Character/s: Summoner (MC), Arcturus, Spica, Pollux, Alpheratz, Sirius, Vega

Genre/s: Fluff, Cracks

Warning/s: None

Summary: There was a failed experiment with a certain potion, resulting MC turning into a polar bear! What will the Guides do?

Requested by: Anonymous

Note: Thank you for the first ask, anon! I apologize if this was released very long. My schedule this April is particularly busy, and I cannot focus on every task at once. MC being a literal polar bear has already been done by @pomegranateboba. Thank you for being patient, though! May you enjoy your read!

Arcturus

This sorcerer was very surprised in seeing you in such a form.

"Summoner? Is that you??"

No wonder you did not answer his calls on your Stella Tab!

He was about to attack you earlier with his wand when he saw the necklace on your furry neck, and then he realizes that it was you.

Arcturus knows the potion's effect is temporary, so he was kind enough to help you in Contell while being a polar bear.

You cannot speak at anybody, you can only roar in response. Somehow Arcky understands you and was able to translate your roars as words.

Arcturus has knowledge about animals. When he remembered that polar bears usually survive in the cold, he did not hesitate in taking you to a cold room.

When you poofed back, he was both happy and disappointed because (1) the effects finally wore off! But (2), the softness of your fur is gone :(

Either way, he's just happy you're back <3

Spica

He was both surprised and disappointed, maybe even slightly amused.

"Summoner, what... *sighs* what happened? And what did you do?"

Spica was still sane enough to handle this mess.

Though he thought he was dumb for asking you questions when you can only reply with roars.

He helped you throughout the school period in Contell, helping you adjust to your temporary form.

Spica was rather relieved that nobody minded too much about you being a polar bear.

But some students did scream.

And he had a headache trying to calm the students. You had to help him calm down by letting him rest on your fur.

So when you poofed back, the sorcerer was quick to ask if you were alright. After that, he served you some tea.

Pollux

One of the students who screamed.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAA IT'S A BEAR— W-Wait, Summoner?!!"

Pollux was quick to ask you what happened, but just like Spica, he felt stupid because your only replies were roars.

Either way, he was more than happy to help you throughout class!

When partnered for projects, the sorcerer was more than happy to help you. He wished to do the work, but if you insist in helping him, why not?

He kept flexing you to everyone, saying that he befriended a polar bear

One of the sorcerers who just love to groom your fur! His fingers running through your fur is very ticklish.

When you poof back, he is similar to Arcturus who will pout because you're no longer a bear.

But hey! Pollux is still thankful that you turned back. He wouldn't admit it, but he would panic if the effect was permanent.

Alpheratz

Oh. My. Goodness.

"Bless the stars, Summoner. You turned into a bear... can I sleep on you?"

This man is living the life of having a pillow, even for just a short amount of time.

But that doesn't mean he will not help you. Honestly, it's more of an excuse for him to stay with you longer. But don't take this the wrong way!

Alpheratz is a genius, thus he'd definitely understand your roars. He is the second polar bear translator in Contell.

He knows that polar bears survive in the cold, and what he did was take you to a clearing that was very cool because of the trees giving oxygen. Then he snuggled you to sleep there.

And not gonna lie, it actually felt good just sleeping like this with him.

You swore you almost heard Alpheratz groan in disappointment when you poofed back.

But eventually, he was glad you're back. You're still napping with him in that clearing, though.

Sirius

For some reason, he knew before he even saw you.

"A failed experiment with the potions, I see? Summoner, you could've been careful and you wouldn't end up this way,"

He likes to tease you, but not too much that will make you uncomfortable.

Sirius is actually pretty helpful while you stay in that form. He has a bit of difficulties trying to translate your roars, but it ends well.

This man will definitely just say to everybody of how you ended up like this. The fact he says it so casually wants you to punch him.

This menace is the opposite of Pollux. If the latter will groom your fur, this guy right here will mess with it, leaving you with messy fur.

Now you look like a bear who went through a hurricane.

When you poofed back, Sirius was actually surprised when you roared like a bear at his face for the excessive teasing.

After that, he laughs and continues to mess with you. You cannot escape this maniac because you love him.

Vega

As soon as he saw you, Vega took out his sword and points it at you.

"How did a bear get here in Contell?... wait, Summoner, is that you?"

Once he realizes, he draws back his weapon and apologizes for frightening you like that.

To make it up for you, Vega helps you around Contell and the classes.

When another sorcerer teases you (mainly Sirius), he will not hesitate to draw his sword to them as a warning.

While helping you, he likes to touch your fur with his hands. Heck, the sorcerer is so tempted, he actually took off his gloves just to feel you.

Vega is aware that it is rather hazardous for you, but he likes feeds you with his raspberry gelato.

When you poofed back, he asks if you have any discomforts from the effect of the failed potion. He sighs in relief when you reassure him you are okay.

Regardless of your form, whether you're a human or a polar bear, Vega will always see you as his best friend.

[solaris-amethyst]

🪻Please don't do that!🪻

✨Pairing: Yangyang x gn!reader ✨Prompt: Two kindergarten teachers tries to take their class of toddlers to the park to have some fun outside ✨Word count: 1.4k ✨Genre: fluff, non idol au, some humor, best friends au, kindergarten teachers au ☀️Authors Note: This idea came to me from listening to my sister who has worked as a kindergarten teacher lol. I thought it would be a fun scenario to write! Let me know what you thought about this!💓

"I think that's everything for our trip right? We got food, drinks, snacks, diapers and everything else." Yangyang said as he went down the list the two of you had created earlier today before all of the kids in your class were coming in for the day as you were finishing up dressing the last child in their outdoor clothes. The kids were adorable, dressed up in their little jackets and shoes and sun hats to protect them from the sun. Now it was just you and Yangyang who had to get dressed for the outdoors as well.

"You've put on sunscreen? I've put sunscreen on all of the kids and myself." You said whilst putting on your own jacket.

"Yeah I put it on earlier whilst packing my bag. No sunburns today." He said with a smile while putting on his own hat, shoes already on. The two of you were actually excited to take the kids to the park and let them enjoy the nice weather while running off all that extra energy they have.

"Great! Then we can head out now. Righ-"

"Y/n! I have to pee!!" A kid shouted at you causing you to sigh and lead him to the bathroom.

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"No please put that stick down! No! Don't put it in your mouth Stella!" Yangyangs voice could be heard from the back of the train and you stopped to turn back to make sure no one would get hurt as Yangyang went up to the little girl, trying to get her to stop playing around with the stick and biting it. It took a lot of coaxing on his side before Stella had given up the stick with a pout which gained her a little pat and smile from Yangyang before he stood up and went back to the end of the train and holding hands with the little child at the very back.

"Okay then! Lets continue our journ-" You were once again interrupted by Linong, who sat down on the ground not wanting to take another step claiming his little legs could not carry him any longer and that he didn't wanna walk anymore.

"Come on Nongnong it's not far to the park I promise." You tried to gently persuade the toddler, hoping the cute little nickname would help but he refused causing you to sigh.

"What if I carried you?" You barely managed to finish that sentence before he was standing up waiting for you to pick him up which you did with haste.

"Okay all my little ducklings! Let's waddle on forward!" You said encouragingly to all the other toddlers who shouted back in their adorable little voices let's go! let's go!

Luckily the two of you and your group of thirty toddlers managed to get to the park without another hiccup.

"Highfive Y/n! We got to the park!"

You high-fived Yangyang, both of you sharing a smile while looking over all of the kids running around in excitement over being at the park.

"You think they'll behave?" you asked curiously because even though they are for the most part sweethearts towards the two of you they are still toddlers and toddlers will do what toddlers want to do after all.

"Of course they will behave. What's the worst that could go wrong?" Yangyangs voice trailed of at the end of the sentence before he was off running shouting for two of the toddlers to not eat the sand causing you to wince at the thought of them eating sand and potentially getting sick.

"Y/n what's that??" one of the kids asks while pointing at a butterfly which was residing on some of the flowers. You crouched down and some more kids gathered around curious as well to what it was.

"That my friend is a butterfly."

"So you can eat it then?" the kid questions reaching for it causing you to stop her.

"No you can't. Please don't go around trying to eat them."

"But you said it was butter??"

"It's just named butter I promise you it is not made out of butter. They're nice bugs helping the flowers. We need them alive." You tell the kids who nods at your words before bouncing off to the swings.

The kids behaved for the most part but the two of you did not have a moment of peace since you left the kindergarten building. You were constantly running around getting kids to stop putting things in their mouth, stopping some from trying to climb the trees, helping them on the swings, multiple toilet breaks. It was when some of the kids came up asking about spiders while some were trying to pet the ducks who had arrived at the park that the two of you decided it was time for a snack break. It was the only way to get your kids to truly sit still and be somewhat quiet and right now the two of you needed that.

The kids had finally sat down after you two had asked them to sit down and use their listening ears while being silent. The kids excitement had gone wild when you started to tell them which snacks you had brought with you. It almost made you laugh over their excitement over some pears, apples, carrots and cucumber sticks along with a mini cookie and capri-suns.

All the kids requested for the capri-suns with the animals on which made you glad you had bought the safari ones and not the regular orange ones.

"Well, this has been a success so far I'd say." you said eating a piece of pear as you and Yangyang looked over your toddlers.

"Yeah I agree, chaotic but a success. I thought I'd succeed tho in letting Peter pick himself up when he fell but he just laid there waiting for someone to pick him up. Like a starfish on the ground, wouldn't get up no matter how much I encouraged him and told him he could." He muttered to you and you snorted, it was well known at your place that Peters family always picked him up if he tripped or fell even if he hadn't hurt himself so he just laid there assuming someone would pick him up and no matter what you and your colleagues did he would not budge from the ground once down.

"He'll learn eventually. I'm sure of it." You said chuckling.

"So next time shall we bring them to a museum?"

"Are you sure about that? Perhaps an interactive museum would work. Or a theatre play?"

"Hmmm I heard something about them doing The Wizard of Oz at the local theatre with teens for children. I could check if they got any tickets left for us to come. I heard it's really good for kids and interactive as well."

"That sounds amazing honestly Yangyang. I think they'd love that. We should check that out once we get back today after everyones been picked up."

Both of you smiled, these kids even if they were chaotic and sometimes troublesome were honestly the highlights of your days. The two of you often spent time after work coming up with new ideas to do with your class or talking about things that had happened like how one time one of the kids had snuck into the kitchen area and to Yangyangs shock found a frying pan that he tried to hit others with, which he had promptly taken away from said kid and handed it back to the kitchen staff while asking that they lock this area so no kid could enter.

Or that time the kids took their time to put a blanket over you when you had accidentally fallen asleep when it was their nap time before all of them had fallen asleep and all they did was make sure you were cozy with a blanket before laying down and sleeping next to you. That picture is still one of Yangyangs favorite that he had taken of you and the kids to show the parents at pickup that day.

The two of you and the thirty children enjoyed the rest of the day at the park before it was time for you and all the little ducklings to go back. Their enthusiastic little let's go let's go always warmed your heart as you journey back home. Both of you hearing how the kids talked to themselves how this day was the best day ever and that the two of you were the best teachers ever.

[cosmicdream222]

Some of my manifestations from last week (with photos)

Surprise gifts

My bestie A and I regularly update each other with about our daily plan for affirming etc to keep each other accountable. I said I was manifesting VIP treatment, put on some subs and affirmed while I was making breakfast (yes I’m not a morning person and make breakfast at nearly noon 😭)

Not even a half hour later, I received a surprise delivery from Amazon:

My friend L, who lives out of state, sent me food and new bowls for the stray cats I feed, and treats for my cats (Stella & Panini are my cats’ names 😹)

VIP treatment

That evening I worked a brand ambassador gig that I booked only a couple days before. I’ve been avoiding working as much as possible lately lol but this one was nearby and paid well. It happened to be a giveaway event partnering with a local radio station and ended up being fun. One of the radio DJs was there, and me as the sponsor brand representative was given the same level of VIP treatment as the radio DJ! There was an event coordinator who basically did all the work and I just got to stand around looking pretty and getting paid for it. 😭

Gift card

After work I got home and found another package from my friend L with a gift card for me 💕

More cat food

A few days later, my neighbor left a huge box of cat food at my door. My cats are getting more spoiled than me 😂

An air fryer

This one is cool because I specifically wanted to manifest this. I had heard about air fryers for a while now and it seemed like something I would use, but I didn’t really feel the need to buy one. A couple weeks ago I was at Trader Joe’s with my mom and the cashier was saying how much he loooved his air fryer and telling me all the things I could make with it. I decided that moment I would just manifest one eventually, and forgot about it.

So the other day my mom comes to pick me up for a family lunch and she has a huge box in her hands - an air fryer?? She says jokingly “happy birthday” - my birthday isn’t for another 4 months! She said she just felt like I needed one 🤷🏻‍♀️

It’s so cute and I’ve already used it a couple times 💕

Attention from sp

Soo I have this crush-type guy we’ll call D. He’s one of my best friends and we’ve talked nearly every day for 3 years. I can talk to him about anything, including all things supernatural and shifting. We have admitted to having feelings for each other, and even had “online boyfriend” vibes for a while, but we live in different states, and he didn’t want to do long distance. I was sad and anxious about it for a while, but since I found out about loa and shifting, I realized none of it mattered and I could just shift to a reality where we’re together already 😂

Anyway I had become detached and stopped really thinking about him in a romantic way for a while. However, I realized since I basically didn’t care and wasn’t thinking about him, he was becoming distant in response. We hadn’t been really flirty or romantic in a few months, and I hadn’t even talked to him in a week, which was unusual. Although I wasn’t anxious about it or anything, I was still missing talking to one of my best friends. So I just started assuming he would go back to blowing up my phone all day, and I sent him some mental telepathy messages about what I wanted.

Monday morning he messaged me apologizing for being distant. He had been traveling for spring vacation and took a break from his phone. He then basically spent the whole week trying to make up for it, being super attentive, listening to my long ramblings about my void and shifting progress, sending me selfies every day, being more sweet and romantic than he had been in months, and kept telling me how pretty I was 🥰

Losing a follower LOL

This is just a funny one to round out my list. I hadn’t been on tumblr in a bit, and when I went to check my asks, I saw I had 556 followers. I thought “darn I missed the angel number, haha maybe someone will unfollow me so I can get the screenshot.” Not 5 min later when I went to look again, it had happened, and I got the screenshot 😂

(Up to 558 now thank you all 💕)

[rex-meshla]

Shadows of the Force

PAIRING | Captain Rex x F!OC (Stella Cardone) WORD COUNT | 1.3k PREVIOUS CHAPTER TAGLIST | @cw80831

Chapter 6: Captain No-nonsense

Back on the cruiser after the mission, the clones invited me to join them in the mess hall. They'd grown comfortable enough to treat me like one of their own, and the easy banter between them was refreshing.

"So, how's it going with Captain No-Nonsense?" Jesse asked with a grin, as he spooned a mouthful of rations.

I raised an eyebrow. "Captain No-Nonsense?"

Fives laughed. "You heard him. Rex isn't exactly... chatty."

I smirked, glancing down at my food. "Well, he's thorough. And he keeps me out of trouble."

Echo chuckled, nudging Fives. "Yeah, that's Rex for you. Not one for small talk, but the first to have your back when things go sideways."

Kix raised a brow. "Bet he's already given you the classic Rex pep talk."

I shook my head, laughing. "No pep talk, but he did tell me my form needs work."

They groaned in unison, and Jesse laughed. "It's a miracle! He must actually like you if he's already bothered with the form speech."

Their laughter filled the mess hall, catching Rex's attention from across the room. I noticed him glance our way before returning to his datapad, his expression unreadable but somehow warmer than usual. Fives nudged me with a knowing grin.

"Careful, Stella," Fives teased, "Captain No-Nonsense's got a sharp eye for potential."

"Yeah," Jesse added with a grin, "but don't let it go to your head. Rex doesn't hand out compliments for free."

"Good to know" I said, glancing over my shoulder. "Though with him, potential probably just means I survived the mission without tripping over my own feet."

Fives chuckled, leaning back in his chair. "Well, surviving your first mission is a big step up from the shiny recruits we usually get. Most of them don't even make it through the first round without spraining something."

"Or falling flat on their face," Kix chimed in, giving me a wink. "Though I'm sure the Captain would say it a bit more... formally."

Echo grinned. "Oh yeah, he'd say something like, Coordination is crucial to mission success, trooper. Always makes it sound like he's about to draft a report."

I laughed, catching their contagious energy. "And I thought my training at the Jedi Temple was intense. Are you guys saying Rex has a whole handbook of these phrases?"

Echo nodded, taking a sip of his drink. "Oh, he's got a whole archive of them, believe me. We call it Rex-speak. After a while, you just get used to translating it."

Fives leaned in, lowering his voice conspiratorially. "You'll know he really likes you if he skips the Rex-speak altogether and gives you the simple version. Until then, brace yourself."

I shook my head, grinning. "Sounds like I've got a lot to learn."

Echo glanced over at Rex, who was still focused on his datapad, his brow furrowed. "He's like that with everyone he cares about, you know. Doesn't go easy on the people he wants to keep alive."

A pause settled over the table as they all looked down at their plates, a moment of quiet respect for their captain. Finally, Jesse broke the silence with a mischievous smile. "Still, if he starts calling you by your first name, that's when you know you've made it."

"Jesse, we all know that's a lie," Fives shot back. "Rex doesn't even call me by my name half the time."

Echo laughed. "Keep dreaming, Fives. Some of us might actually make it to first-name status someday."

Jesse grinned, turning back to me. "But you, Stella? You might be the exception. So, if you ever catch him saying more than three sentences to you at once, you'll know you're in."

I laughed, shaking my head. "Noted. Guess I'll keep my ears open for that three-sentence miracle."

After we wrapped up in the mess hall, I headed down to the hangar for a quick equipment check. The boys trailed after me, still joking around as they finished their rations. I spotted Rex already there, running a routine inspection over one of the gunships.

As I approached, he looked up, his expression as steady as ever but with that subtle focus he wore when things were about to get serious.

"Padawan Cardone," he started, nodding in acknowledgment. "You did well today. But remember to keep your focus on your surroundings; you were a little close to Jesse's line of fire back there. And watch your footing when you move in—staying low to the ground can help keep you out of sight."

My mouth opened, but I wasn't sure what to say. That had to be the longest set of sentences Rex had ever spoken to me.

The boys, who had stopped just behind me, went completely silent. Then, Fives muttered under his breath, "Did he just... say all that at once?"

Rex shot him a look, his jaw tightening as if he suddenly realized he'd broken his usual protocol. "Fives," he said in a firm voice, "I expect you to back me up on the next mission. The same goes for all of you."

Fives coughed, but the smirk in his eyes was unmistakable. "Yes, sir. Just... making a note of the record-length briefing, sir."

Jesse leaned over, whispering to me with a grin. "Looks like you got that miracle. The three-sentence threshold."

I gave him a nudge, trying to hide my own smile. "Looks like it. Guess he really does want to keep me alive."

Rex, pretending not to hear the whispers, only continued. "Stella, remember—potential's one thing, but discipline keeps you sharp. Keep up the focus, and you'll get there."

Kix raised a brow, muttering to Echo, "That's at least four sentences now. He must really mean it."

Rex exhaled sharply, looking over at them with raised eyebrows. "If you're done with commentary, maybe it's time you all ran through your own field reports."

"Yes, sir," they chorused, barely containing their laughter. They saluted with exaggerated formality, and then each of them gave me a quick thumbs-up as they left, smirking.

As they filed out, Rex looked at me, faintly amused despite himself. "They're good people, Stella. And so are you."

I nodded, feeling a little overwhelmed by the genuine, if subtle, approval in his voice. "Thanks, Captain."

He gave a small nod. "Get some rest. You'll need it."

As the rest of the squad left for the barracks, I lingered a little longer, watching Rex finalize the inspection of the gunship. My heart was still pounding, that mix of nerves and pride from his words still lingering.

"Something else you need?" Rex's voice was as steady as ever, but there was a faint glint in his eyes.

I hesitated. "I just... wanted to thank you. For looking out for me today."

He paused, giving me a slight nod. "It's my job. But you're adapting fast. I can't say that for every Padawan I've come across." His tone was low, as though he were sharing something just for me.

I smiled, feeling warmth at his words. "Coming from Captain No-Nonsense, I'll take that as a high compliment."

He raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile pulling at the corner of his mouth. "Is that what they're calling me now?"

"Well..." I shrugged, biting back a grin. "Let's just say it's catching on. But, if it helps, I think they mean it in the best way."

Rex shook his head slightly, amused. "These boys never stop with the names" He glanced around the hangar, then added more quietly, "They trust you, Stella. That's a good sign."

With a final nod to Rex, I turned to head down the corridor, lost in thought—until Fives and Jesse doubled back to find me. 

"Hey, Earthling!" Fives called, giving me a playful nudge. "You coming, or what?"

Jesse threw Rex a knowing look. "We're off to run some... routine maintenance drills. You're invited, Captain," he added, his tone light but clearly expecting Rex to stay behind.

Rex's lips twitched with amusement. "Think I'll pass. Just don't let those routine drills get you into trouble."

Fives shot him a wink. "No promises, sir."

As we walked down the corridor, Fives nudged me, eyebrows raised. "So... an actual conversation with the captain, huh?"

I chuckled. "Guess so."

Jesse glanced back with a smirk. "Better not get used to it. He'll probably be back to his usual yes and no by tomorrow."

We all burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the empty corridor, and for the first time, I felt like I truly belonged.

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You can read the next chapter here and find my masterlist here x

[botanikos]

Stolas,

If you ever need a place to rest, you will always be welcome in my home. You need not earn your keep, if you're thinking that; I won't expect anything from you. In my eyes, you remain our prince, and I will gladly do my duty. You have lost a battle, but the campaign goes on. You need not walk this part of the path alone.

This is not the end.

Forever is a long time. You will one day be returned to your proper station and powers, if you still wish it when the time comes. Never give up on yourself.

Yours,

Vepar

[For the Prince Nevermore verse]

Stolas sat upon a small bed in a nearly empty room. On the small bedside table rests the tiny plantling he swiped from his gardens. Across the foot of the bed was simple black tailcoat, discarded in a rumpled mess. He groans into palms, eyes burning with tears that would not stop. Everything was over. HE was over. . . . The hotel he sat in now was tucked at the furthest outskirts of the city. It was cheap enough that it wouldn't put a dent in his now meager and limited finances, but it was a roof over his head nonetheless. Dread begins to creep in, drowning him in waves. In the frenzy of it all, Stolas had forgotten his medication. A part of him begs to turn back, to fetch that one thing, and maybe steal a final glimpse of Via. But he knows better. It wasn't safe to do so, and there was already enough damage. He wouldn't open the wound wider.

Slumping down into the mattress, Stolas curls in on himself. Slender arms wrap tightly around lithe frame, trembling as he allows himself to cry. Even in privacy he does not make a sound and instead stifles the sobs by biting onto feathered arm. A knock causes his breath to hitch and he wonders briefly if he hadn't been able to keep quiet — if someone had heard and was there to complain. The thought is jarring, reminding him of Stella's sharp criticisms whenever he sang or let slip his emotions. Wiping his eyes, Stolas takes a shuddering breath and recomposes himself. Though he must still appear a mess, at the very least, his countenance was impassive. Or so he hopes.

Opening the door only a fraction, he is greeted with a letter. Hesitant fingers reach, plucking it from its deliverer with uncertainty. ❝ Thank you. . . ❞ His words are strained, and the two of them depart. Stolas shuts the door, resting his back against it as he opens it, curious as to how it came to find him.

The words penned to him bring the sting of fresh tears to his eyes and a warm weight in his chest. With it, however, comes the doubt. Of course, Vepar would reach out. . . But what has he done to deserve such kindness, such generosity? That was it, wasn't it?

Was he deserving of his help?

Whether or not he accepts the invitation is unclear. He cannot decide so soon. He would not move into anything with haste, but it was becoming clear to him. . . . He needs a plan. But fuck if he didn't want to just rot. And drink. And maybe, just maybe let everything continue to crash and burn around him. What was the point, after all? What good was he without his powers? And Octavia. . . . Stolas clutches at his chest before dragging himself back to the bed with Vepar's letter in hand. He curls onto his side, looking out the dingy window in despair.

He'll figure it out tomorrow. For now. . . . For now he's going to close his eyes and let himself fall into a fitful sleep. Because it was the closest thing to peace, even if he was haunted even in his dreams.

[danwhobrowses]

One Piece Chapter 1124 - Initial Thoughts

Well it's an early one and a late one it seems

early in that it's on Thursday for Scanlations but late as in it's very much nighttime for me, but we're in the lull between arcs as Egghead starts to officially wrap up

Let's see what the fallout is

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Yamato's latest pit stop is the noble effort of stopping a kidnapping, I wonder if this leads to another met character

If he had people following him I'd have called it Oden-esque to how he picked up the scabbards

Starting with Morgans and he's ready to spin his little weave of tabloid hysteria

Vivi however continues to stand her ground against him, despite Wapol's attempts to calm her and remind her that they've found asylum with Morgans

Morgans also notes that since his flying ship means he doesn't touch the sea, he's safe from the flooding world anyway

He does thinly threaten Vivi though, implying his status will be greater because his ship can fly, but Vivi refuses to grovel even if it meant drowning with the world

Morgans does have all the other headlines to deal with too, the Yonko battles with Kid and Law, but unsurprisingly he's pinning Vegapunk's death on Luffy - despite Vivi's objections

The outside of Egghead is quite save for someone calling in a report

Sentomaru escapes on a small boat as the rest of the Navy's unconscious too, good, glad he wasn't captured

Kizaru picks up the Den Den Mushi, with an irate Akainu asking for a status report

Kizaru remains vague, noting everyone was laid out but they'll brief him when they come to

Akainu accuses Kizaru of 'slacking off' and it seemed to hit a nerve

In an uncharacteristic move, Kizaru talks back to the Fleet Admiral, asking if he's ever had to kill his best friend

Kizaru remembers meeting Vegapunk, a ruse of an arrest is seen through by Vegapunk, who asks what pay the WG is offering

We see him partake in the construction of Egghead, with Kuma, Bonney and Sentomaru, and then his perspective of killing Vegapunk

His shades barely show his eyes, but the veins are pulsing and the tears are just showing as he tells Akainu that if he has time to doubt him he can just see for himself

Akin to when the quiet kid lashes out in class, Akainu backtracks, calling him 'brother' may've been a bit much even for Kizaru

Back at the Longboat and Sunny and the tone is quiet, again uncharacteristically

Franky and Jinbe discuss how Luffy's not one to call off a party, he was dejected from the fact that they had failed their mission in taking Vegapunk from Egghead

Franky, sporting a cowboy look, reminds Jinbe and Zoro - who is drinking nearby - the odds that were stacked against them, which Jinbe agrees with

Zoro remains cold about it though, stating that Luffy can't take every loss as badly, which the other two point out as harsh

Lilith awakens, she looks weird without her jacket

Usopp, Nami, Chopper and Sanji welcome her awake

They were all resting on a lounge chair on the giants' ship, they needed a ladder just to get up

The group apologize to Lilith for failing to save the other Vegapunks, but Lilith says she already 'heard' what happened

Rather than explain, she bursts out crying

'How are you the Evil one again?' Usopp please that's low on the list of questions

Instantly she's back to being happy, and hungry since she's no longer connected to York, so the group point her to the fruit table

Luffy's there eating, but not with his usual zeal

Upset with having failed to save the Stella, Luffy's only mustered up 5 bunches of giant grapes

Lilith once again notes that she heard about it, but seems to avoid elaborating, instead she notes that she cried mourning their deaths but then shifted her perspective

She tells the group - to their surprise - that none of the Vegapunks are dead

The group are naturally surprised and confused, she clarifies that they're 'functionally dead' but nothing further

But she does put Luffy at ease in pointing out that he technically kept his promise

This of course leads Luffy into end-arc party mode

Robin's okay too, and looking forward to the prospect of seeing Saul

The giants ask for a toast, with discussions about Vegapunk's broadcast stating that whoever finds the One Piece will shake the world

Luffy remains adamant about his dream and declares that regardless of whether people are with them or against them, they'll be King of the Pirates

A new format of narration hits with a scroll design, venturing through to Elbaf

a shadowed person awaits on the land of Elbaf, as we seem to officially set up the next arc

Annnnd a break next week too, I guess it's a fitting time for it

That chapter kinda flew by for me

A lot of things were short and sweet or just beat after beat Seems a shame not to follow up with Stussy or CP0, plus we got nothing from York or Saturn this chapter. Also no Bonney and Kuma on the other side of things. We at least confirm that Kizaru was torn up about killing Vegapunk which, yeah it's nice to see him feel remorse but like...it's still murder you know? You had opportunities to not do that but you chose the oppressive government over your own morals. So it is hard to show sympathy for him, even if it is a little cathartic to see him snap at Akainu.

Morgans and Vivi's cagey dynamic will look to continue, though one would like to hope that Vivi finds her way to someone that doesn't anger her so much. Morgans is still a weird one, he seemed to place his chips on Luffy but he's also throwing him under the bus for sales, he has like 5 different major events happening he doesn't really need to falsify anything. I guess Oda's just drilling home to not trust the tabloids.

Seeing Luffy not wanna party was odd but I'm glad we did point out that the mission did technically fail, but I guess technically did not? Lilith hasn't explained so I feel like Oda's saving it for something else, saying 'functionally dead' makes me think that when the others 'died' they simply returned to the brain jar, since technically they are satellites and I guess their personality and character was pulled from Punk Records' wifi hive mind. We'll have to see when it's clarified, but it seems next will be Elbaf. I am worried that Robin will end up disappointed with hoping to see Saul, but given how insane Egghead has been anything can happen, would like to see more shine on the crew though; most of the crew didn't end up doing a lot this arc, the Monster Trio got their heres and theres but the rest felt written out or secondary so hopefully Elbaf is the place for the massive Yonko-level W.

All that's left is to wait.

[nogenderbee]

♡˗ˏ✎*ೃ˚ ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠-ℝ𝕦𝕚 ₊˚ˑ༄

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ @sucodelaranja86 request: UHI DONT KNOW IF ITS STILL OPEN BUT IF YES

Rui who gives a mini robo-rui for his s/o 🙏

(yes i am still obsessed with that)

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ DW I GOT YOUUU

I swear I loved writing it >w< Hopefully you'll like it a bit too!!

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ fluff

Rui has been acting really weird recently... sure, he is a little special snowflake naturally which you loved about him, but he's been even weirder than he usually is!

Because why is he so persistant on coming into his room first and panickly runs around whenever you visit him? And one day you even caught him putting some planket over... something... you have no idea what that is, since you never got clear look at it. But you were sure of one thing... he was hiding something.

Tho one day, you finally caught something more...

It started by him casually running into his room before you even get closer to the door and covering something with the blanket, fixing it by the time you entered, as if making sure you won't be able to see anything.

"What are you hiding there?"

"I told you before, you'll get to know that soon enough!"

"You said the same thing week ago..."

"It's simply... not ready yet."

You just sighed and made yourself comfy on his couch. Whatever was under that blanket cleaerly still on your mind, as you tried to figure out what it could be by looking at whatever was inside.

"Fufu~ Don't think about it too much..."

"Why's there 2 yellow lights?"

"Huh-?"

Looking back at the blanket, he noticed 2 gold lights that were still visible through materials... and he knows he got himself a problem right here, since he has to turn it off before it overheats... but you're also here...

"Darling... may I ask you to... turn around?"

He scratched the back of his neck, a bit nervous and embarrassed he had to ask you to do something like that just because of his mistake.

"Oh no, I'm getting to know what it is. It's about time after what... 3 weeks?"

"2 and a half..."

Boy sighed to himself, letting his hands drop to his side. His eyes looking for any sign of cooperation from you, yet your crossed arms were a clear sign to him... you weren't about to back away...

"Alright... just... please keep in mind I'm not sure about it yet..."

"It's okey!"

You reassured already excited to see what he was hiding for so long!

Once he lifted the blanket, you saw... Robo-Rui? It looks like it... it's similiar to Robo-Nene from the s tyle it's built, but it looks like Rui instead of looking like Nene...

"Is this..."

"Heh~ You said so many times you'd love a Robo-Me... and since our anniversary is coming up... I thought you may like it..."

He was clearly flustered now. As if not sure if you'll thank him or call him a weirdo for what he did.

"Seriously?! I love it!!"

But luckily for him, your eyes were already sparkling with happines once you saw the robot and heard why he made it! Giving him a big reassuring hug, which he gladly took and let his arms relax.

"Hm~ Well... would you like to see few options? I can't let you take it since it's 99% safe, and... I'd prefer to not risk with that 1%..."

"Oh asbolutely! I'll gladly see whatever you have to show me!"

"Well, my dear... you already saw the lights, which I planned to be a little source of light for you at all times or even to scare off some people when you put it in the dark~"

"Haha~ Of course you had that idea..."

"Can you blame me? But! There's also like... 12 other functions of which 10 are ready, and today, I'll be showing you... 6!"

He was clearly not a lot calmer as he explained and showed you few functions of the Robo-Rui, not wanting to show you all, so you'd still have some stuff to discover on your own when he finally gives it to you!

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@bleachtheidiot @akitosheart @yulikesminori @toyaswif3y @bl4cktourmaline @superstar-ethereal @stellas-starry-stories13 @alicewinterway18 @hakulivesformusic @wabatle @sucodelaranja86 - come get your crazy inventor~

[marithlizard]

First impressions: Helluva Boss s2e11, "Mastermind":

Okay, I'm ready. (I'm not ready.) Oooh here we go. The show told us over and over again that Stolas was not supposed to be letting Blitz use the book, right from episode 1. This was always going to be bad.

Are they sleeping together? Does Andrealphus just ogle his sister? Does he find her a useful pawn due to her attractiveness? They don't act like lovers at all, and I don't pick up any abuse vibes either.

How often do the staff at Andrealphus's palace get frozen solid, I wonder?

Is Andrealphus significantly less wealthy than his ex-BIL? Or is this much less impressive-looking palace in a remote location his secret lair? It's got to be mostly underground.

I have to give Stella points for not being even the tiniest bit intimidated. She has no magic, just perfect confidence that her brother would never harm her and an unshakeable, impenetrable armor of selfish obliviousness. (Will I enjoy seeing it crack someday? Oh yes.)

I want Loona to film Blitz making the Moxxie squeak toy and turn it into one of those craft videos on tiktok.

Interns. Are these agents hired by Andrealphus? Are they cleverly appealing to Blitz's personal style with that note? Are they-

-Oh. Never mind.

Poor Blitz looks really out of it in that mugshot! Either concussive or drugged or both. And from the numbers, he was the prisoner brought in right before Moxxie. A small coincidence that changed so many lives.

"Quick! Hide everything!" An understandable impulse, but IMP hasn't been secretive at all. There's tons of evidence of them using the grimoire even if the commercial from the pilot isn't canon. They've only survived so long because Goetia don't pay attention to imp activity. (Or does Blitz just want to hide his porn collection and horse art? )

Aww is Loona playing online poker with her new hound friends?

"Deleting search history" Was I right about the porn?

AWWW Loona does care! Which we knew, but it's nice to see.

The terrible Earth disguises from S1E4! So they got the tail-sock back, or maybe Blitz made another one.

You can see the moment when it sinks in that it's no use, they are going to have to leave everything and jump ship, I.M.P is done.

Every time I see Blitz's reflexes and protectiveness save the day, I say a quiet fuck-you to Cash Buckzo for not appreciating his son. Also, nice grenade design.

Misdirect successful, I completely forgot about the interns. And I didn't pick up at all that each of them matches the size and body type of an IMP member.

Did Loona freeze up with fear? Not that any of the rest of them get full marks either, they completely forgot they could've used the crystal to leave right from the office. (I forgot too, until they were in the van.) That could be considered a plot hole but honestly it's hard to think clearly in that kind of crisis.

oh SHIT SATAN?!

Oh shit oh shit oh shit. And that's Mammon, Ozzie, Bee, and someone I don't recognize (Belphegor?) behind him.

We have finally met the being Blitz doesn't dare mouth off to.

That is Belphegor, she's snoozing. And is that Leviathan next to Mammon? She has two heads! She's like Glitz&Glam conjoined!

And we finally see some other Goetia. As promised, they are not all bird-types. And some sweet designs there. I like Count von Deermeister with his military decorations and gilded horns. And Marquise Emo Gothpony next to him. I shall dub the one on the far left Duke Skeksis Turkeyvulture.

And Vassago! Beak scrunched up, already not happy. Sensing a trap ahead?

"Oh, this is about the book?" It's usually obvious when Blitz is putting on an act, but I can't quite tell here. If not, what on earth else did he think this could be about?

(Bee: Did I just hear what I thought I heard? Ozzie: Oh yeah. Those aren't ice crystals, they're Folger's crystals.)

EW you bastard, Andrealphus. What an effective catch-22 you've designed. Stolas either defends Blitz and destroys himself, or allows the entire nobility of Hell to believe he's so pathetic that an imp could control him, that's clear enough. But did you have to throw a rape accusation into it for extra humiliation?

(ETA: Which I notice nobody particularly reacted to, or stopped to consider the complete absurdity of. Most likely they don't care. Grimoire misuse is the charge that counts.)

Hey, I thought Mammon was ace? Maybe that was just a rumor, and he's aro but not ace.

Moxxie is the only one who didn't know Blitz would pull the "let my team go" card. Loona and Millie had faith in him.

So Satan created the imp species, and explicitly created them to be minions. Interesting. Did Asmodeus create the succubi, etc? (ETA: Or is Satan lying about that, too?)

Blitz doesn't mention Stolas at all in his final words, or try to explain the situation. That isn't as cold as it seems. Anything he said would do more damage to Stolas and Blitz knows that. (Also his focus has narrowed to his family, as it does in one's last moments.)

Verosika was NOT watching with enjoyment. When it came down to it, she did not want to see Blitz die at all. Certainly not for something he didn't do.

"Through SONG!" I love this bird-dork.

(Bring on the Vassago+Moxxie friendship fics! They are clearly kindred souls.)

(Blitz, on the other hand, puts his head right back down on the chopping block.)

ooh. OOOH. I was expecting a heartfelt outpouring like the one at Verosika's party, but the opening lines of Stolas's song make it clear he is approaching this with strategy. Does he see the trap laid for him?

(oh shit, is Blitz is going to believe what he's singing? oh no)

..where are you going with this, Stolas

Bee and Ozzie, completely unimpressed

what is Mammon doing with the blocks, you know what, I don't care

what? Stolas, what?

This IS a self-sacrifice ploy, just with extra bonus melodrama. And Blitz knows it, thank fuck, I couldn't take another round of misunderstandings. Very clever on Stolas's part, now that I think about it. Especially since he had zero time to prepare. Get attention off of Blitz and onto him, reinforce the court's low opinion of imps so that even if Blitz says something disastrous they won't take it seriously.

oh hello, lore in the middle of this Broadway emostravaganza? Hell was around before Lucifer fell? And Satan ruled it? (ETA: Nope, Viv said Satan was lying. )

"BRB 5 min" with a duck is very Lucifer-like. Ozzie and Bee glancing at it in annoyance. If Lucifer were here doing his fucking job, he might be moved by the Hell-crossed lovers. And also Satan wouldn't be the de facto ruler with no one able to call him on his bullshit.

(forgets to comment for several minutes, and also to close mouth)

Well. That was a thing. Let me see if I understand right.

Stolas is reduced to the status of ordinary demon for the next hundred years, making him and Blitz equals for the rest of Blitz's life.

Octavia is now completely her mother's pawn. This is the real downside and I have a feeling it will not be fixed next episode.

Stolas coming home with Blitz to be fussed over? Loona expressing her love for Blitz, balm to one dad's soul and salt in the wounds of the other? Blitz taking care of Stolas in the bathtub? This is primo fic content brought to life. Stolas even saw the wall of pictures! Unlikely that he noticed or understood the scribbled-out parts yet, but give him time.

Annnd IMP gets to go back to business, with a massive publicity boost. The crystal never got mentioned and Asmodeus isn't in trouble for sponsoring a criminal. At least, not yet.

A happy ending all around. Stolas may not know that Blitz loves him yet, he's still in shock, but they've got time now. And Blitz did offer to hire him all those years ago. :happy sigh: This episode is a Stolitz ficwriter's dream.

(Hey, Kesha voiced Bee again!)