#tbf there is a parking lot right next door i can just park in but id rather not find out the hard way that the lot owners are dicks

[woman-of-many-fandoms]

Honestly though, it must be so weird to work with some people for a few years of your life and for years, decades, later people are shipping you with your co worker.

I'm obviously all for shipping fictional characters, but this is the actors job. Where they get a paycheck. They are literally being paid to act like found family.

Like imagine you worked in an office with some people for 3 years in 2004-2007 and in 2030 people are making clips of you and how in love you look while eating lunch with Carol or saying hi as you both arrived in the parking lot.

I've seen this in pretty much every fandom I've been in. Star Trek, good omens, X men, Marvel. I do not think RDJ has any emotional attachment to Chris Evens or that Shanter really cared about and enjoyed spending time with Nimoy. I'm positive for David Tennant, Good Omens is just his next job and Michael Sheen only likes it because it made him much more well known in the acting world and it'll be easier to get his next gig. Yes Pine and Quinto look like they are actual friends outside of the movies but that is an exception.

Anyway, just my thoughts since I just saw a post of some Trek actors in I'm assuming the late 80s or 90s and people were saying 'how could he not be bi saying stuff like this'. Money, the answer is always money.

edit: OK let me address some of what is in the comments. Do actors say they are friends, sure, and if you want to take that at face value then you are right, they are friends. I personally don't think it counts if you are being paid to do so. And before anyone says anything, no not directly. But they have a whole 'image' to uphold that their income is tied to.

I don't know much about the entertainment industry and don't know why people would want that life but it's .... well, different, is the nice way to say it. My sister's career is considered part of the entertainment industry though she is behind the scenes. (And, side note, even being behind the scenes I've still found photoshopped images someone made of her in her in sexy lingerie ... )

TBF we don't talk that often but I've heard some stories (apparently Bill Nye is more then a bit of a jerk behind closed doors) She's lived in Hollywood 12 years now and there is the face people put out in the public and who they truly are. Yes, we all have a self that we hide (I'm autistic so I know all about masking) but it seems that is pushed to extremes.

I've seen her act like many people's best friends (house parties and giving favors and gifts that I question) and promoting their good name in public then she'll tell me in private some horrible things that person has done to others and how it's just how it works. She house/cat sat for a guy (and sent me views from his balcony, my god it was nice) who I think a lot of people would recognize from TV but their relationship was built on respect for each other careers.

Sure, you can tell me not to base the examples off my sisters stories and, ok fair. But I'd also want to point out - the part of RDJ buying evens a car, I did some math. He has 300 million net worth according to google. I have a salary, not net worth (or a negative one cause of student loans I guess), but it is the equivalent of me buying my co worker a $32 gift assuming the car was 150k. I met a guy who performed in Vegas shows and told me how they've had dinner with (I honestly don't remember if it was Penn or Teller) at their house with their spouses. And private chats ... doesn't really tell me much.

I'm currently seeing a bunch of clips of the main actors for the new Wicked movie saying how each other changed each others lives and it just comes off as more acting to promote the movie to me.

And even with Pine and Quinto , I only gave that one a pass because they said knew each other and got along before being in Trek and even then, eh..

Again, just how I interpret things. I know friend can mean different things to different people and a lot of what I see I don't interpret as friend, I see it as networking. I would absolutely be 'friends' with someone if it helped me make and maintain my multi millions .

[shy-magpie]

RQG 145

My first EA episode and I'm getting to it 4 hours after release because I'm so excited about joining the Patreon I can’t focus. Its silly but hey birthday money well spent if it makes me this happy right? Ok I think I'm centered enough to hit play.

Eee its going to be my name there someday!

Poor Cel! Poor Azu!

I'm impressed, Alex managed to summarize pretty well given  the circumstances.

Hamid: oh dear! Skraak: Skraak, pressure equalization, Skraak!

What! I was right - he has been getting clearer! Did Alex imply he has been playing up how drugged is? Smart way to get a sense of the party while he gets his feet under him if so.

Thank you Alex, we need those numbers. Oh poor Hamid is confident on a 3.

Skraak is helping! Hamid is listening to him!

~~~Party time~~~

Alarms!

Blast doors? Yes! They won't drown!

Azu! Cel! Zolf!

Point Cel, Shoin seems actively against being useful

Nice, Salt Beard coming up properly after all this time! Scary sounds! Bubbles! Thats got to be a good sign right? Loving the bit with Zolf's thumb!

Not clear what happened plot wise, but Ben did some nice work showing Zolf’s emotions in ways I can’t put into works. Healing time! It is a very Cel, TBF, to quantify their health

Speaker time! Oh thank goodness everyone is healed up. Yeah the food's poisoned we got that with the brunch Hamid was dragged from.

Sweet, torches in the bags of holding are fine.

Loving the character interactions, especially Zolf and Cel bonding over Shoin’s bad design.

Bryn! Alex! That is an actual crime! Conspiracy to commit angst!

I love Zolf's growth!

I will need a transcription of this scene!

Cel was in war zones?

Speakers again

~~~

Hamid is humming opera music (Carmen?)

Scratch? Skraak has been marking the path when Hamid didn't think of it. I love Skraak! Hamid dear, when you get a moment, I know there's a lot on your mind: double check on Skraak's name and pronouns would ya? Also Hamid is doing awesome with the changes. I had faith in him but its great hearing him cheerfully ask Skraak for input as a local expert; instead of trying to force the pattern that worked before even as Skraak gets less kid like. Love to see how this shakes out, even though I confess Hamid having a new younger sibling was a treat. OK enough tangent let's open a hatch!

Oh pressure gauge! I wonder if that helps with more than flooding.

Wrench! I love a call back.

That's one way to refer to Hamid's abilities. Also I am aware of Zolf and Hamid's dwindling spell slots; I am just convincing myself they will be able to camp for the night in a safe hallway before Alex Shoin happens.

Oh good something is maintained around here.

Green light? Alex, did you come up with the hidden doors purely to mess with theoretical maps? Because Babs has been doing pretty well so far but I'll be her second if she challenges Alex to a fight in the parking lot after this episode.

~~~Break time, no ad is surprisingly weird, on edit listen is an ad with Mike that proves once again that I am so far gone on RQ that I even find the ads charming~~~

Oh more Hamid time!

That was a lot of dice, no numbers that I caught. Oh dear! (Was that Ben teasing him?)

In the rafters of a very large room. Huge domed ceiling, sounds pretty. Have I gone 20 minutes without saying how much I love Alex's set design? Thank you Ben, I will google it, *sticks out tongue*. Seriously as long as you enunciate and don't get into stuff so niche you lose people in England too, then don't worry about us from the US. Honestly you guys worry about everything, the occasional missed reference isn't worth the brainspace.

Still not happy about the lack of maintenance, especially given that's what stands between the party and drowning

Skraak sounds worried: it is his first time down this far and sounding more himself by the second. Still no hint of second guessing throwing in with Hamid! As good as Bryn is at avoiding spoilers, I thought he wouldn't have brought up Cohort on the discord if Skraak took it really badly as they sobered up, but is still a relief. Not that I would blame Skraak for much short of turning out to be the secret Big Bad: the circumstances were pretty messed up; even if I stand by saying you can't leave someone who pledged to you and isn't in a position to cover that up if their old boss catches them. Yes I know a conversation about spiders not being the most dangerous thing the party used on Kobolds is coming but with Skraak not turning out to be a kid, it might be more tense but cut my concerns in half. Hell the Kobolds might well be able to fend for themselves post Shoin if they loot the place in compensation.

"I still think that might be an exaggeration"

Oh Hamid has the Elven cloak too. How do you wear two cloaks at once? And don't say you don't, Hamid is not losing 4 levels of dragon awesome (or however Pathfinder put it) in the middle of a dungeon.

Skraak remembers the health potion and doesn't mind being asked to hang back. Hamid arms Skraak with a injection spear. Has the canisters for it too. I may have underestimated him (or on the Doylist level this falls under reasonable retcon; then again I might just have missed Bryn saying he was pocketing this stuff because I thought he would run it by Zolf). *Shrugs* please keep a sample for testing, I have a pet theory I'd love to see tested.

Alex, just...thanks for using a tone of voice that made it completely clear you were joking

Skraak: Skraak avenger, death from above etc! Hamid: Remember, General Skraak Avenger! Hamid remembers what he said to Skraak whether they do or not! OK like I said I loved Hamid adopting Skraak as a new little brother but this new phase is a lot of fun if harder to quantify.

Oh the sleeves! The cloaks don't have to have much physical presence, do they? That makes sense. Sleeves and prestidigitation? Right after being so charming with Skraak? Hamid is in fine form

Alex is just feeling mischievous tonight, I like it.

An enormous pipe organ? I love Alex's set design. (also one day my brain will pull up the right person the first time when someone references Bill Nye or Bill Nighy but even with the Pirates context today is not that day)

I know, Ben, cosmetic or not its fricken awesome.

I don't like the pipes, I don't get the pipes, but I don't like them (that fine mesh better not imply there is something airborne in the complex)

Is it wrong that other than the more obviously ominous bits this sounds like a great place to live?

Chaise longue

Is this seriously set up for the party -wait... Did Hamid skip to the end of the maze with only Skraak for back up and no sleep!?! No reunion or camping scene first? Not even a spell restoring nap?!

Human IOD? ALEX, WHAT IS UP WITH THIS FIGURE? ITS SHOIN RIGHT? ITS GOTTA BE.

Don't listen to Ben, Alex will get you if you jump to conclusions. That's my dragon! Sneaky lad learned from Sasha!

~~~Of course he is switching to the party. Man has a sense of timing.

More party favors, daggers make my heart twinge

Azu takes Cel’s hand to guide them

Gonna light a torch? Or is Zolf keeping up his anti light thing.

Alex is simplifying things No Zolf is not throwing open the door. Oh thank hope, Zolf is lighting a torch. Pathfinder jokes

We like it too Alex!

I like the zone thing.

Cel, I adore you! Zolf just promised backstory! Get that down! And a miner/minor pun, these people are the best! Oh tin miner!

Lights! Golden bulkhead! Seriously where is this guy getting his money?

Azu spots a trap! Yes Alex, we respect your craft. Trip wire!

I love the boots

Oh Cel is clumsy, I hadn't actually noticed that.

Genre savvy Cel hulks out with bat wings! Claws! Fangs! HP goes up thank all the gods! (Azu lets go of their hand)

Ben needs to look up spells but Zolf is prepared Azu puts on the iron beard

They throw open the door!

~~~

Poor Bryn, stuck waiting for the next episode like us listeners to find out the results.

I've been re listening to some early episodes and I really missed the "byes". It's a silly sign off but I think that comfort with silly might be part of why I like it?

Re: the bloopers, it would have been a little funny if they did a “detect traps” and got knocked out like when Hamid tried detect magic in, was it Rome?

OK bottom line: Skraak is awesome; I still miss Sasha but at least Lydia can be a bat even if it isn’t cloak of the bat; Zolf came back better than ever and actually wants to have at least 2 real conversations; and Azu is a champ for doing so well despite her phobias (which are still taken seriously because Helen and RQ are friggen awesome). Fun and pulpy, that's how ya do it! Stakes from the sea floor to the stratosphere! Character moments! Sets that make Hollywood weep in jealousy!

Okay okay some people may be stressed out after that even though everyone ended up fighting fit, which is fair, ok? but physical peril? Just a roller coaster to me, I'll take it any day of the week and twice on Sundays!

[ithinkilikeit-reactions]

My Bias list

Do we have any bias’ in common?

9 Percent: Wang Ziyi  (B O O G I E WANG ZIYI)

Bias Wrecker: Chen Linong

Ziyi is a Buddhist, right? I feel like that is an admirable aspect to him. I just like the way he sounds to and he feels warm kind of. I can’t explain it. But Ziyi with his hair down looks amazing. 

A.C.E: Wow/Sehyoon

Bias Wrecker: Byeongkwan

I love the way he moves. Sehyoon has such a talent and don’t get me started on his leathaly sweet personality.  This gif is my everything btw, the nail polish, the dog the hair, etc.

B.A.P: Himchan

Bias Wrecker: Everyone???

B.A.P is one of my bias groups. I love Himchan so much. Himchan is so beautiful to me and I love his voice. He is a good leader and took over for Yongguk when Yongguk couldn’t and did a good job. Which I can admire. 

BigBang: Daesung

Bias Wrecker: Seungri

I love a man with a sense of humor and he always makes me laugh. But he is an underrated visual. Daesung has been through quite a bit, I feel empathetic towards him. I just really like Daesung.

Blackpink: Jisoo

Bias Wrecker: Lisa

I love a funny, real, queen. Jisoo always manages to stay herself and I can really appreciate that about her. She really is owning this era and honestly looks amazing. I am totally gay for this woman. But can we all agree she would look great with shoulder length hair?

Block B: Taeil

Bias Wrecker: Jaehyo

I love a man with tattoos and this man is covered. Which is amusing, his voice is such a duality to his appearance. I also love that he’s a little weird, let’s be honest everyone in Block B is. 

BTOB: Peniel/Donggeun

Bias Wrecker: Changsub

I have mentioned a lot that I love Peniel with my whole entire heart. I love his voice, his personality and his appearance. Hair doesn’t matter, he looks great both ways. I am just happy that I can see his confidence come back a little more everyday. 

BTS: RM/Namjoon

Bias Wrecker: Jin and J-Hope/Hoseok

Namjoon didn’t immediately catch my eye, no. But once I learned their personalities, I loved his. He is so oincredibly intelligent and learning English without reason too, really is impressive. He is also a very good leader. 

Day6: Youngk/Brian

Bias Wrecker: Sungjin

I have made a bias switch in Day6. I have known Day6 a while now and Sungjin was my initial bias. But I realised I was liking Brian alot more and that I always looked for him on stage. I love Brian and his fragile soul. He writes music so well and “I need somebody” makes me weep.

EXID: Hyelin

Bias Wrecker: L.E

Like I said, I like humor. Hyelin is so funny and we have a similar sense of humor. Also vocal queen. I feel like EXID is forgotten a lot, but they are so great. 

EXO: Kris (I know, I know)

Bias Wrecker: D.O/Kyungsoo

I know Kris isn’t EXO anymore. But I love him so much. He looks so intimidating and is the sweetest man. I love it when he sings in Chinese and I love his personality. He honestly is quite deserving of good things. Tian Di  is lit

Fanxy Child: Penomeco/Dongwook

Bias Wrecker: Everyone????

Is it a thing to have a bias in Fanxy Child? Idk. I love Penomeco. His voice is so unique and he looks so soft. I often say, he looks like he took a wrong turn on his way home and ended up at a rap battle. He just looks so soft and I want a hug from him. 

GOT7: Jackson Wang

Bias Wrecker: Mark

Jackson makes me feel things. He was my first ult bias and he just makes me incredibly happy. I have cried because of him, only because I want the best and I kept hearing he was sick. I have drawn him, I have supported him. Jackson is such a kind hearted man and he has such a big heart. It’s amazing and how he almost always manages to stay positive really beats me. But I can appreciate it.

History: Kyungil

Bias Wrecker: Sihyoung

I have mentioned this before as well. History was one of my favorite groups and when I heard they disbanded I cried. But Kyungil would definitely be my ult if they hadn’t disbanded so soon. I loved this man. Just WOW.

IKON: Junhoe

Bias Wrecker: Donghyuk

Junhoe caught my eye from the beginning. I knew he was my bias the first time I saw him. His voice is amazing and don’t even speak to me about his visuals. This man is a threat and I love it. He’s also so fucking sarcastic I cry. 

JBJ: Sanggyun

Bias Wrecker: Hyunbin

HE’S SO WEIRD. I love it. I also really love his energy on stage as well. His voice is also quite unique and BRB I’m going to go cry about their disbandment

KARD: BM 

Bias Wrecker: Somin

So I saw KARD live and it was amazing. BM just really, ahhhh I love a big man lmao. I aspire to be with someone as hype as him and supportive. He is filled with overwhelmign love for his members and you can see that. I just love BM.

KNK: Youjin

Bias Wrecker: Seungjun

I love his voice. Honestly, I just wish Youjin good health and happiness. Youjin seems like such a sweetheart and I just wish for him to take the time he needs to get well and come back stronger than ever. Stan KNK!

Mamamoo: Hwasa

Bias Wrecker: Wheein

I love a natural queen. Hwasa is so stunning to me. Her full thighs, poised face. God she’s such a stunner. She’s so funny too, like she has substance. He also loves a vocal queen. 

Monsta X: Shownu

Bias Wrecker: Everyone

Seeing Monsta X live made me realise how much I actually care for them. Like I genuinely wish them all the happiness. But Shown man, I love a strong man, not necessarily physically, but Shownu has a strong mind. He kept it together for so long, that when he broke down for their first win I swear I fell in love. He deserves happiness and all the wins we can get them. 

NCT: Johnny Seo

Bias Wrecker: Too many, Mark, Lucas, Jaehyun

Johnny is such a man to me. So boy next door. I absolutely love it. I genuinely find Johnny such a beautiful human being and I actually am working on filling a sketchbook with only drawings of him. Johnny just makes me smile and he si actually my lock screen.

Oner/BC221: BuFan

Bias Wrecker: Yue Yue

What a man. So initially I thought Yue Yue was my bias, but Bufan dropkicked him and got in his place. I love this giant dork and he honestly just makes me smile a lot. Especially lately.

Pentagon: Yuto

Bias Wrecker: Shinwon and E’Dawn

His deep voice caught my ears immediately. Yuto is very beautiful to me, like a visual and I really like his style and feel. He has good vibes. 

Seventeen: Dokyeom

Bias Wrecker: Wonwoo

Bless this man. Dokyeom is hilarious and incredibly beautiful. If I could tell him how beautiful his tan skin is I would a million times. His smile lights up a room and his voice is a blessing. I wish people would appreciate his beauty more.

SHINee: Onew

Bias Wrecker: Taemin

I have a deep respect for everyone in SHINee. I just appreciate Onew’s leadership so much and I know he has struggled a lot lately and I want nothing more than to see him happy again. But I know that isn’t easy. Beautiful Tofu leader. 

Super Junior: Leeteuk

Bias Wrecker: Donghae

Leeteuk is such a sweet man. Honestly, he should take SM Ent. over because he would do a hell of a lot better. He has an overwhelming love for everyone in the company and it radiates off of him. He has life experience, talent and love in his soul. 

TVXQ!: Yunho

Bias Wrecker: Changmin

Yunho is so incredibly passionate about everything he does it’s amazing. I can admire that level of passion and I admire the look in his eye when he gets that way. I also find it incredible that he was offered a permanent job in the military. Coming from a military family I find that pretty cool.

VIXX: Leo

Bias Wrecker: Ravi

The most intimadating, soft man ever. I love him and thought he was terrifying at first. Honestly, Taekwoon is a bag of fluff and that’s why he’s my ult. He makes me so happy and he has the voice of an angel. Seeing him with kids makes me want to have kids and I don’t even want kids. 

Winner: Taehyun 

Bias Wrecker: Mino

I love his solo music. But I felt like he brought something different to the table and I appreciated that. I miss him tbf. I find him very attractive as well, very different visuals to me. 

Groups I stan but don’t write for

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Stray Kids: Chan

Bias Wrecker: Changbin

CLC: Seungyeon

Bias Wrecker: Elkie

Sistar: Soyou

Bias Wrecker: Bora

Awaken-F: Qin Fen

Bias Wrecker: Han Mubo

2NE1: Park Bom

Bias Wrecker: CL

AOA: ChoA

Bias Wrecker: Chanmi

A/N: This made me realise that I stan too many groups and that I like and that I write for a lot holy shit.