#that one will always get updated first 😄

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Recap, Rewind, Fast-Forward

─────── · · The Comment Section (pt.3.5)

Pairing: Spencer Agnew x gn!Reader

─ · · SUMMARY: A recap of everything; the people and moments in your life recently. A rewind to reminice on how many years you and spencer have known one another. And a fast-forward on what is to come in your life in becoming a movie-star.

─ · · TAGS: gender-neutral pronouns, jealous!Spencer, angst, social media au, attempt at comedy, slowburn, light swearing, fluff, mutual pinning, irl celebrities, friends that act like lovers, friends/lovers.

─ · · MASTERLIST | TAGLIST REQUEST | PART TWO | PATH THREE | PART FOUR

─ · · A/N: thank you so much for this ask, anon! post number 200 for me yippee!

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RECAP: 🔔 (name)s_username just posted for the first time in awhile.

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(name)s_username how things have been going...

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spennser i demand a rematch.

↳ (name)s_username accept the truth and let me be better at something than you ↳ spennser you are better than me in many ways ↳ (name)s_username okay then, name some. ↳ spennser you are smarter, funnier, prettier, kinder, and are way better at uno and table tennis than me ↳ (name)s_username shut up now please 😃 ↳ noahgrossman214 so this was what had you blushing earlier... ↳ (name)s_username you too, shut up now please 😃 ↳ username44 they are perfect together, your honour. ↳ username21 (yourshipname) forever!

username01 I am so in love with you (and spencer).

username54 so excited to watch the film!

sydney_sweeney thank you for making me look cute! 🥰

↳ (name)s_username you always look cute, my lover ❤️ ↳ sydney_sweeney 😘

username33 get a life. work a real job like the rest of us.

co_mill marry me.

↳ (name)s_username yes. ↳ shaynetopp what the hell man! ↳ spennser yeah, what the hell man! comment deleted by user ↳ glen_powell they are canonically my spouse first! ↳ (name)s_username i'll always love you, first husband ❤️ (throuple?) ↳ glen_powell throuple ❤️ ↳ co_mil throuple ❤️ ↳ username54 spencer really has me out here crying over instagram comments 😭

username27 I aspire to be as cool as you 😔

username11 watched the apology video, I forgive you!

username88 please be in more videos with Damien, I love your dynamics!

username19 did anyone manage to see spencers deleted comment?

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(name)s_username crazy it is to think I met you 12 years ago, here's to another 12 and then some my best friend ❤️

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spennser wouldn't have made it this far without you 🫶

↳ (name)s_username same goes to you 🫶 ↳ spennser 😊 ↳ (name)s_username 😊 ↳ username01 i am going feral over here, gnawing at the gates.

username23 new (yourshipname) lore just dropped! they met in college?!?!?

username45 thank you (name) for supplying us with new spencer images!

username32 going to find a bridge, wish me luck 🤞

username50 sobbing, crying, throwing up. /positive

ianhecox one of my favorite duos

↳ (name)s_username could never beat you and anthony though 😄 ↳ anthonypadilla i think we are in different competition brackets... ↳ (yourshipname)updates 👀 the tea! the shade!

username90 there is NO WAY you two have been pining after each other that long. how're you both still alive and functioning??

username22 if this is the only type of anniversary we are ever going to receive from you two, i will accept it with a heavy heart.

co_mill love you two!

username74 OMG they are getting married and nobody thought to tell me!!

↳ username01 we wish 😭 they are just celebrating their friendship here, nothing romantic (yet)...

username07 he is so fucking cute, (name) is you don't want him, let me at him!!!

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spennser 12 years went by way too quickly with you.

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mobile_suit_alex you and me don't have a friendship anniversary 😔

↳ username99 tell me about awkward... 😬 ↳ username14 rip. ↳ spennser we can make something work 👍

(name)s_username I can't believe it either 😆

(name)s_username play lego star wars later? 🫶

↳ spennser hell yeah. 🫶

username39 please kiss already, everyone knows you want to.

username17 we might see GTA 6 before spencer and (name) get together, i don't like this timeline.

angelagiovanagiarratana you guys are so darn cute, i want to eat it 😤

filmingamanda lowkey jealous.

↳ username12 join the party! ↳ username43 we have been here

username84 NO! You both don't get to hold each other and call it "just-friends!" I am officially calling you and (name) out!

username15 someone hold me like that, please. it would fix me.

username19 anyone else raising eyebrows to that last pic?

username61 spencer be holding on for dear life fr.

smoshgames we are so happy for our parents!

↳ spennser i thought i told you guys not to use the account for things like this ↳ smoshgames sorry not sorry, boss! 🏃‍♂️💨 ↳ anthonypadilla i thought i was dad? ↳ username22 i can't with these comments 🤣

username68 can't wait to watch your boyfriend/girlfriend go kiss a bunch of hot people on the big screen! 😄

username39 SCREAMING FROM THE TOP OF MY LUNGS.

username01 i like to think that last picture is spencer being jealous over some comments and wanting to prove a point mwahahahha!!

↳ (youshipname)updates yes, please! feed the delusions!! ↳ username71 i love fan-canons, i love this community ❤️

username57 make more content. i am bored.

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(name)s_username sneak peak: kisses! we are almost done filming now, so excited for you all to see it 🥹

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sydney_sweeney you know, i'm not too happy with that last shot. want to try that scene again? 😉

↳ (name)s_username 😳 o-oh? ↳ glen_powell i'm left out again, i swear you two- ↳ (name)s_username you love us both, who are you kidding 😘 ↳ glen_powell well, I can't deny that 🫶 ↳ username22 HEY!! 😡 that hand-heart is spencer and (name)'s thing!

username67 is this a car accident? because i can't look away!

username88 so, nobody on smosh is saying anything?? okay then...

chickenshopdate i am formally asking you out.

↳ (name)s_username yes ma'am! 🫡

Sonypictures see the full scenes of sydney_sweeney, glen_powell, and (name)s_username this winter!

↳ username99 what happened to the holiday release? ↳ Sonypicture hi username99! filming has processed a lot faster than planned and we want this movie to have its own time to shine with little competition. ↳ username50 hey- the sooner i can watch this- the better!

romcom_interviews i think i need a cold shower after these pictures, oh shoot! wrong account!

username70 i can't stand all these promotional accounts trying to act funny, like get out of my feed.

username36 I LOVE U (NAME), PLEASE CAN WE HAVE CHILDREN?

↳ username07 well, at least they were polite about it...

username31 I am having emotional whiplash. 😣

username01 (name) really be out here living like (y/n).

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─ · · A/N: something a bit different, what did you all think? thank you all for the support on every part so far- means a lot to me and makes me want to write more! what are you looking for to in the next part?

─ · · TAGLIST: @lisiliely

[moiraimyths]

An Announcement on The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe)'s Route Order

Happy Saturday, fateful friends! We hope you're enjoying the update, if you've had a chance to play!

Some folks have asked us, both now and in the weeks leading up to Shae and Maeve's routes, what the overall route update order will be for the rest of NDM.

We're going to answer that question today, much too rigorously 👇

Initially, we'd planned to keep the route order a semi-secret in order to hype up the reveal for the next batch of characters, but after some thought/observation, the Moirai Myths team now thinks that revealing the order, and further explaining the order, would be more holistically useful to our players.

First things first: We are most likely always going to do route updates in two half-batches, instead of releasing the full route for one character at once. Two halves of two routes is roughly equivalent to one full route, so we could release each route one at a time, but this decreases the odds of us having an update that interests you if you're only presently interested in a few members of the cast. With this in mind, we've purposefully plotted out the routes so that the midway point for all routes will end on a cliffhanger or point of intrigue to encourage discussion/speculation regarding "what could come next," etc. If you've played Shae and Maeve's routes thus far, you'll know exactly what we mean by that. 😄

On that note: Why are Shae and Maeve's routes first? A small part of it is logistical. While they're not our most popular characters, most people like Shae and Maeve well enough coming out of the demo (Vol. 1), which gives them a decently broad appeal-potentiality. Preliminary data of ours also suggests that the average person's interest in these characters increases following the update. *wink* However, the second and larger reason is because of NDM's overarching story. While each route, as with other dating sims, explores the specific character arcs and personal struggles of their namesakes, these things are not the sole focus of the routes. NDM's story begins in a cold war scenario that could very well turn into a hot war scenario under the wrong set of circumstances. These plot points are persistent across the game, but certain elements are looked at more closely in some routes than in others.

Shae and Maeve basically serve as the introductory characters for our world beyond Vol. 1. Their routes explain essential concepts, such as the class dynamics of Tír na nÓg, the nature of the War of the Courts, etc., and they get some pretty big backstory questions answered and out of the way early on. This allows future routes to focus on other, similarly critical subjects, unimpeded by the need to go over previously-revealed information from the other routes in the same amount of detail. To that end, since major reveals in Shae and Maeve's routes may be comparatively understated in the next batch of routes, this begs the question...

✨ Is there an official recommended reading order? ✨

Yes. And some of our players have already guessed it:

Book of the Traveller (Vol. 1) is the "inciting incident" content for the game and must be read first. After that, you should play Shae's route (Book of the Soldier, Vol. 2), then Maeve's route (Book of the Warrior, Vol. 3). This means, according to the numbering: The next route batch will be Flannán and Aífe. Following them, Robin and Keagan.

We understand that in a lot of visual novels, routes can be read in any order without much impact to the story or experience. This is not so much the case with The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe), for the reasons we have previously explained. While we would not say the game would necessarily be ruined if players chose to, say, start with Keagan's route and work their way backwards, it would nevertheless be a less satisfying experience because you won't be getting the gradual build up of certain concepts and plot points in the prior volumes. In a sense, it would be somewhat similar to reading an actual book series out of order: You could probably read The Two Towers ahead of The Fellowship of the Ring and still have an enjoyable time, but you might find yourself asking, "Hm, why are they sending Hobbits on an important task like this? Sort of odd that an elf or human wasn't given this duty instead."

We hope this post is clarifying as to our artistic intent and general plans, and remember: Your favourite characters will appear in major ways across multiple routes, and we will be releasing side story DLCs featuring the other characters in between updates. 😊

Slán go foill! (Bye for now!)

-The Moirai Myths Team

[vendetta-if]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays + Little Update 🎉

Hi guys! First of all, Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and Happy Holidays to all of you 🥰 I hope you guys have an amazing Christmas and are enjoying the Holidays!

Secondly, I'm sorry for the radio silence here. It's always a busy time for me around Christmas and the Holidays, plus, I've been working on the update too in the background. I'll start answering some asks again tomorrow 😁

And lastly, I have just released a two-part Extra Side Story to public and made them available for all of you guys. It's around 4.5K words in total split into two parts. It's not really Christmas-related, but it's kind of a continuation of Luka's and Jackal's backstory and how they got together. I'll link them below, at the end of the post! I hope you guys enjoy it!

Also, I recently opened a poll for the next side story. There are a lot of interesting ideas proposed. For those interested in casting your vote, the poll is available to vote by those in Morozov Enforcers tier and above. I also have a lot of other exclusive stuff available on both Patreon and Ko-Fi, so if you're interested in supporting me and getting some extra stuff on the side, please do consider checking the two pages out. Any support would be greatly appreciated 💖

Anyway, without further ado, here are the links to the Extra Side Story! Feel free to let me know what you guys think about it by sending asks or just commenting 😄Happy Holidays everyone! 🥂

One Autumn Morning 🍂🧡 [Part 1] | [Part 2]

Links to other Public Side Stories are listed in the post here! Feel free to check them out if you haven't! We've got an assortment of wholesome and angst there 😆

[kpopsexstories]

Updated Master List, September 19, 2024

I just updated my Master List of k-pop smut stories. This blog now contains 77 (!) unique stories that I've written from scratch specifically for this blog 😄

In this post I want to give you some recent highlights, to help you find smut stories you'll love.

Quick Fix Season 3 has ended

Quick Fix is my series with very short sex scenes. Season 3 officially ended yesterday with a story about NCT Johnny, after 8 stories that were published over 8 weeks.

I broke some personal records with this season as it contains some of my all-time most-liked stories and posts. Here are the top stories from Quick Fix Season 3:

#22: Muscle hunk Jeno fucks you missionary style

#19: Push-up sex with Haechan

#17: Mark asks you if Jisung can touch your boob

#21: Taeyong fucks you while Yuta jerks off beside you

Psst! Because I've received a lot of requests I will extend Season 3 by posting a few more Quick Fix stories next week. You didn't hear it from me ;)

Most Popular Gay Stories

If you're a follower you can't have missed the fact that I now also have a Gay K-pop Smut series. While this series can be stories about any group/idol, I've so far been running an NCT Dream x Reader mini series called 'Dating Ban' in which you help the Dream team with their sexual frustrations.

Among the (still very few) gay stories I've published so far, here are the top 3:

NCT Jisung fucks you (pt. 1) then goes bottom in part 2

NCT Haechan fucks you from behind against a couch

NCT Mark sneaks into the bathroom for hot sex in the shower

Old Stories, New Popularity

While updating the Master List with links to all my most recent stories I also went through my older stories. Here are a few that stand out because they received more attention recently despite not being new stories:

Your boyfriend WayV Ten has made you jealous so he fucks you hard to get your forgiveness. Stories about Ten have been requested a lot recently and I have two surprises for Ten fans coming next week ;)

Romeo Beckham – on of my very few non-kpop stories – finally got his first like! *LOL* This is by far my biggest flop, probably because it's a celebrity no one who follows a k-pop blog wants to read about. The non-kpop celebrity Leondre Devries (Bars & Melody) also flopped, but at least he didn't get an actual 0 xD

NCT Jeno brought a lot of new readers to the blog, probably as a result of the Quick Fix story about him (my most popular story to date!). His one-shot Jeno has sex with an older woman and the Most Memorable Sexual Experience of Jeno both received more attention after the Quick Fix story came out.

NCT Jungwoo's story from Quick Fix Season 2 in which he fucks you like a rabbit may not be a popular story at all, but it did take a small leap away from the bottom. I like this story and think it deserves better!

Another similar leap was made by Ten – probably due to his more recent stories attracting fans of his to the blog. The Quick Fix story in which he fucks you wild missionary style from Season 2 as well as the Most Memorable Sexual Experience of Ten have both grown steadily. The latter was previously and for a long time my only gay story, and the recent addition of a gay series on the blog might explain why more people have been drawn to it.

Backstage Sex with Haechan was always popular but keeps getting new likes regularly. In this x reader story Haechan talks dirty to you after bringing you backstage for sex.

Speaking of Haechan, the Quick Fix Season 1 story in which he fucks you missionary style and his gay-ish Most Memorable Sexual Experience of Haechan have also been discovered by more people recently. I assume this too is thanks to him being featured in the gay smut series.

Maybe thanks to the recent requested Yuta & Taeyong Quick Fix story, the older Quick Fix featuring Johnny & Yuta has seen new traction.

Chenle getting you pregnant has become more popular, probably thanks to the recent Chenle doing the seashell (sex position) story.

NCT Jisung pulling out and exploding on your stomach, Backstage sex with Haechan and NCT Mark fucks you silly missionary style have been dethroned as my three most popular stories – by far.

Request a Story

I feel like I keep saying this, but the requests you send in are my #1 source of inspiration! While I can't respond to them all, many do end up becoming published stories. So please, do keep 'em coming. I'd be happy to realize your sexual fantasies 🤩🍆💦

[matchagator]

Clash | jjk (Mature) Ch. 6

Surprise! Chapter 6 will not be the final chapter of Clash! Thanks to a burst of inspiration, I will be adding a couple more chapters since I love this story so much. I hope you guys enjoy and as always let me know what you think! 😄

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook x Female Reader

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Slice of Life | Neighbors

{Summary:} You're a new resident in your very first apartment excited to enjoy the simple life of adulthood. Unfortunately for you, you continue to run into unruly neighbors no matter how much you try to keep to yourself.

{Warnings:} Mature Language, Enemies to Lovers, Hostility, Mild Angst, Sexual Tension, Banter, Smut, Mild Degradation, Sexual Content, Prank Wars, Unprotected Sex , Awkward Tension, Fluff, Oral Sex, Teasing, Blood, Peril, Car Accident (This list will be updated as each part gets released)

 An infectious smile plagues your lips as the warmth of your shower washes away the evidence of your morning dalliance with your neighbor. You feel shivers crawl across your limbs at the memory of his lips kissing against your skin, causing your mind to swirl as you try to keep your giddiness at bay. Despite your efforts, your cheeks ache slightly from the swell against your eyes, feeling completely blissed out that a man as handsome as Jeon Jungkook came to ruin your morning, poisoning you with his maddening charm. 

You move quickly, knowing that he’s waiting on you as you dry off your body and put your clothes back on from earlier. You admire your expression in the mirror, your cheeks flushed crimson from the mixture of your shower and Jungkook’s glorious treatment of your body. You bite your bottom lip nervously as you dry your hair with your towel, eliminating as much moisture as possible before brushing out the strands. 

Once you feel satisfied with your appearance, you pull open your bathroom door half expecting Jungkook to complain about taking so long. To your surprise, you find Jungkook still draped across your bed, your sheets wrapped around his waist to conceal his most intimate region as he rests peacefully. Your eyes scan across the length of his body, admiring the sculpted muscle of his back as he lays face down against your bed, soft airy snores indicating his slumber. 

A smile tugs on the corner of your lips, surprised to find the usually intimidating man appearing so soft and innocent, clearly lost in his dreams as he recovers from his exhaustion. You take a few steps closer, letting your eyes study all of the details that are Jeon Jungkook. From the freckle tucked beneath his bottom lip to the small scar on his cheekbone, you take the opportunity to admire every inch of him since you are graced with this rare opportunity. 

You sigh happily, feeling the annoyance you once felt for him disappear as it is replaced with admiration. You don’t have the heart to wake him up so you decide to let him sleep, knowing after his night shift, rest would probably do him some good. You start moving around your apartment, collecting his clothing from their locations tossed about the floor, folding them neatly before placing them on your nightstand beside your bed. You steal one last glance as you finish folding his sweatpants, feeling something solid in the pocket as your curiosity gets the best of you. 

You let your fingers trail into the seams of the pocket, pulling out his wallet and apartment keys before shifting to the other pocket to find his phone and a pair of reading glasses. You’re surprised to find the glasses, glancing back at a peacefully resting Jungkook as you imagine what he would look like in them. Surely they would only compliment his chiseled jaw and features. You quickly replace the items before completing your fold, setting the sweatpants down as you take your leave to your living room, and closing your bedroom door to give him some privacy to sleep.

It doesn’t take you long to contemplate what to do next, listening to the full ache in your stomach from your morning hunger. You notice the coffee you brewed yourself before Jungkook came to interrupt your morning, walking over to the mug, and placing your hand around the ceramic to feel it was still warm to the touch. You shrug your shoulders, deciding to continue fixing yourself the cup anyway as you move toward the refrigerator to seek out your favorite creamer. 

You sigh happily from the sense of relaxation, moving to grab the small container of sugar from beside your coffee maker. You scoop in two spoonfuls of sugar before glancing around your kitchen to contemplate what lunch you could possibly make and serve Jungkook. You don’t want to make anything too extravagant but you equally want to make something that will satisfy both of your appetites. 

As you look through your pantry, you bring your mug up to your lips to indulge in the caffeinated beverage, feeling oddly peaceful and relaxed after getting tangled up with your neighbor between your sheets. You smile against the edge of the mug before gulping back another sip, finding some ramen noodles and a variety of sauces to make a quick ramen dish. 

You set your mug down on the counter behind you as you collect the ingredients, moving toward the stove as you grab a pan and fill it with water, setting it down to boil. You turn your attention toward your cupboards, retrieving a cutting board and knife as you slide across your kitchen tile, grabbing some green onion to slice up and add to the meal. 

As you prepare the ingredients, you set your phone down on the counter as you play your favorite playlist, making sure the music isn’t too loud to wake up your guests in the neighboring room. You sway your hips as you get lost in cooking the meal, making your best effort to impress Jungkook as you mix a variety of flavors to create perfectly balanced noodles for his after-work enjoyment. 

As time passes, you fail to realize that the small noises you occasionally create have stirred Jungkook from his slumber. He’s surprised to wake up in your bed, his lack of clothing reminding him of his recent activities with you. His large eyes scan his surroundings, studying the details of your bedroom, from the pictures on your dresser to the albums you have tucked in one of your bookshelves. He takes the opportunity to clean up once realizing that you’re out of the shower and shifting about outside of your bedroom.

Meanwhile, you’re letting the eggs cook as you turn your attention to boiling the noodles, ready to assemble the delicious comfort dish hoping that Jungkook enjoys it as much as you plan to. You sway your hips to the music, too distracted to hear the gentle click of your door as Jungkook steps out to find you happily cooking away. He smiles as he leans against the bartop counter connecting your kitchen to your living room, his eyes drinking in the sight of your hips swishing back and forth to one of his favorite songs. 

You move to drain the water from the pot as you distribute noodles to each of the two bowls prepped on the edge of the kitchen island. As you mix in the noodles with the combination of sauces and spices, you peer up to find Jungkook watching you silently, his lip piercing tucked between his teeth.

You instinctually jump back in surprise, laughing off your skittish reaction as you sprinkle a few scallions atop the ramen. “Sorry.” You laugh it off as your eyes fall to the bowls. “I didn’t see you walk in.” You look back up at him, noticing that his torso is completely bare, displaying the art against his skin wonderfully as his sweatpants hang loosely on his hips, the chiseled muscles of his waist allow your eyes to follow their guidance toward his manhood. 

“Smells good.” Jungkook grins, his smile confident and curious as he watches you continue placing together your creation. “Weren’t we going out to lunch?” He asks with a raise of his eyebrow, watching as you slice a few eggs down the middle to add to the meal. 

“Well, you fell asleep…” You start explaining, turning around to retrieve another mug of coffee from your coffee maker that you brewed a few minutes ago. “I figured I could make lunch since you’re probably exhausted.” You add nervously, chewing on your bottom lip as you offer him the mug. “Hope you’re in the mood for ramen.” 

Jungkook’s demeanor softens with the realization that you purposefully tried to do something kind and thoughtful for him. He watches you place the mug in front of him, grateful for something that could help him gain some energy back as he fights off the grogginess. “Thanks, Y/n.” He speaks softly before the softness in his eyes morphs back to his mischievous intentions. 

“And here I thought you were nothing but a spoiled brat.” He teases, chuckling contently as you offer him an annoyed glare. Here you are cooking him a meal after a long day completely out of the goodness of your heart and he’s calling you a brat? He looks past you toward the different jars lining your kitchen counter as he tilts his head up, motioning toward them. “Do you have any sugar?” 

He has a smug smirk proudly displayed on his lips as you glance back over your shoulder, finding the inconspicuous ceramic containers of necessary kitchen ingredients. You turn around to reach for one of the smaller jars, sliding it against the granite. “Yeah, here you go.” 

You move around the kitchen island to retrieve a couple of chopsticks as a mischievous smile forcefully invades the swell of your cheeks. You pause for a moment in your utensil drawer, suddenly hearing Jungkook cough up his coffee from behind you. You twirl on your heel innocently, looking at him as if you’re completely confused by his distress. “Everything okay?” You ask innocently, batting your eyelashes as Jungkook peers into his mug to examine the contents. 

Jungkook looks into the supposed jar of sugar, his facial features twisting at the kick of salt as he gently licks the substance from his spoon. “What the fuck? This is salt.” He groans in complaint, peering up to find you holding back a giggle as you sprinkle some sesame seeds over the noodles. 

“Is it?” You feign innocence as your face illuminates in surprise. “I’m sorry.”

Jungkook sets the mug down as he walks out from behind the bar top, moving to stand in front of where you're working, caging his arms on either side of you as he rests on the counter. You turn to face him, instantly feeling yourself shudder at the close proximity, his face just inches away from yours. You shrug your shoulders as you keep your dominance, despite wanting nothing more than to shrink under his powerful stare. “Happy accident?” You propose, knowing full well that you intentionally gave him the wrong container. 

“Cut the bullshit, princess.” Jungkook hisses from his towering stance over you, leaving you a shuddering mess as he leans in closer, brushing his lips lightly against yours. “Admit you did it on purpose.”

Every ounce of you craves to submit to this man, but like always, your stubbornness leads your decision-making as you peer through your eyelashes at him. “Did I?” Your response causes Jungkook to tense up, his hands gripping the edge of the counter tighter as he presses his tongue on the inside of his cheek. Your eyes admire the muscular build of his bare torso once again as you try not to jump up and wrap your legs around him out of your stirring lust.

“Mhm.” He mutters simply, letting his head hang just over your shoulder as he places a kiss along your decolletage, causing you to moan instinctually at the touch of his lips. He smirks against your skin at the soft sounds of pleasure that your body creates from his touch, leaving his ego fluffed as he reaches around you to retrieve one of the bowls of ramen. He takes a step back, allowing you to finally resume breathing normally as his appetite kicks in. 

“Thanks for making food.” He offers sincerely as you adjust from his intensity back to the childlike glow in his eyes at the sight of food. You let out a breath through your teeth as you smile, turning around to retrieve the opposite bowl before holding out a pair of chopsticks for him.

“You’re welcome.” You smile proudly, as Jungkook accepts the utensils and moves back around to take a seat at one of the stools near his salted coffee. 

He glances down at the mug with a pout before eyeing the ramen suspiciously. “Did you tamper with this as well?” He asks, looking at the bowl with caution.

“Tamper with ramen? That would be a crime.” Your tone is light as you joke, watching Jungkook’s cheeks swell against his large eyes as a joyous chuckle leaves his diaphragm. 

“Good.” He points his chopsticks in your direction as he narrows his gaze. “Otherwise we couldn’t be friends.” 

Your eyes widen in surprise as you cross your arms in front of your chest. “Oh, so we’re friends now?” 

Jungkook takes his first mouthful of the ramen, enjoying the kick of spice and flavors as he slurps up his noodles. He covers his mouth with the hand holding his chopsticks to politely chew as his shoulders lift up and down from his slight laughter. He finishes his bite before looking at you with mischief sparkling in his irises. “I said we couldn’t be friends, not that we were friends.” You feel yourself wanting to retaliate, however, Jungkook’s gleeful smile leaves you giddy as you watch his tattooed hand manipulate his chopsticks skillfully as he takes another serving. 

“Whatever.” You roll your eyes as you dig your chopsticks into the noodles to mix them up a bit. “You know you like me.” 

“Eh, debatable.” He grins, licking off the leftover savory flavors from his lips as you both stare each other down, your battle ending with both of your stubbornness cracking as you admire the sight of each other. 

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Another long day at the office causes you to question your profession, feeling unmotivated to return to your job as the workload continues to pile on. A sigh escapes your lips as you pull open the door of the parking garage, enjoying the familiar scent of the apartment lobby. You peer down at your phone as you tap your thumb against the screen, watching it illuminate, holding your breath to see if Jungkook might have messaged you. To your disappointment, there is nothing on the screen which causes your lips to tug into a pout.

You slip your phone into the side pocket of your dress pants, moving your hands up to your hair, pulling on the elastic holding the strands together in a bun as you let your hair cascade down your shoulders. Your eyes locate the familiar archway leading into the mailroom, turning the corner as you seek out your mailbox in hopes there are no bills to be discovered. 

You swiftly locate your name as you peak in to find an empty mailbox, allowing the tension in your muscles to relax. You fail to notice the other residents in the location as you finally glance around at your surroundings. There is a familiar woman at the far side of the small utility room and an even more familiar man standing beside you. You glance over his details, his tattoos exposing his identity immediately as you look up to find Jungkook immensely focused on a piece of paper clutched between his fingertips. 

“Hey.” You offer softly, feeling a strange excitement bubble in your stomach at the opportunity to see Jungkook in passing. You haven’t seen him since a couple of days ago when  you enjoyed lunch together after a morning of explicit activities. You smile warmly, noticing that he’s in his paramedic uniform, clear exhaustion all over his features. “Did you work day shift today?” You ask curiously as you pull his attention away from the letter in his hand. 

“Yeah, I covered someone’s shift.” He spoke plainly, his voice clearly fighting to hide the building agitation. Your smile quickly disappears as Jungkook furrows his brow, annoyance invading his handsome features. “Fucking fantastic.” He groans under his breath as he pushes past you to make his way toward the elevators. 

You pause, wondering what could possibly be written in the letter that seemed to cause the man such distress. You’ve seen him be a complete ass but never so concerned and frustrated like he is now. You turn quickly on your heels, knowing that if you move quickly you would have the entire elevator ride upstairs to try and pry as your curiosity gets the best of you. 

“Is everything okay?” You question as you take faster strides to catch up to him, thankful that the elevator is at the top floor of the building which buys you some time. Jungkook’s body is turned away from you as you stand next to him, looking at the monitor of the elevator to see the numbers decrease slowly. 

Jungkook lets out a sigh of exasperation as he waves the letter in his hand around. “I got another fucking noise complaint.” He hisses, his jaw tensing up in anger as your eyes widen. While you might have been responsible for the first noise complaint, you definitely aren’t responsible for the second. 

“What?” You can’t hide the shock as Jungkook’s eyes shift in your direction, pinning you to a metaphorical wall with his intensity. 

“Did you do this?” He grits between his teeth as he holds the letter up toward you, blaming you for yet another discretion on his record. 

You narrow your eyes at his accusation feeling your defensive nature kick in. “What? No, I didn’t say anything.” 

Jungkook chuckles sarcastically as he turns away from you, rolling his eyes as if he doesn’t believe you. “Yeah, sure.” His voice is crisp and low, causing a shudder to rake through your body at the thought of it in a different situation. “Whatever you say, princess.”

You click your tongue as you cross your arms in front of you. “I said I didn’t. Must have been someone else.”

Jungkook glares in your direction once again, his stare unforgiving as he steps toward you menacingly. “Well thanks to your first complaint, this is my second offense.” He tongues the inside of his cheek, a gesture you quickly start associating with his frustration. “They’re saying I violated my contract and gave me thirty days to move out.” 

You feel the breath get knocked from your lungs at the weight of his words. Move out? Could you imagine living next to anyone other than Jeon Jungkook? You frantically search your brain for some logic and reasoning, unable to process the news as you internally grieve the reality that you may not be living next to Jungkook within the month. “Can they do that?” You offer, hearing the tone of the elevator as the doors open to reveal an empty car just for you and Jungkook. 

Jungkook gestures for you to enter first which causes you to hesitate, worried that it would be the perfect solitude for Jungkook to rip into you for even submitting a complaint in the first place. You take slow strides, nestling yourself in the corner of the elevator as Jungkook follows behind. He sighs deeply, pulling his hair down from being tied back as he brushes his fingers through his hair. 

You bit your lip nervously, fiddling with the strap of your bag before attempting to de-escalate the situation. “Maybe you can call the resident's office?” You suggest, your voice embarrassingly low as Jungkook peers up at you through his eyebrows. 

“What’s the point?” You feel your heart sink to your stomach at his words, knowing you are partially responsible for this. Well, he deserves it right? If he hadn’t been so noisy in the first place, this would have never happened. Even with that reasoning, you can’t help but feel like the entire situation is unfair. Jungkook is a paramedic who saves live when he is not home. He isn’t a bad guy and maybe you were being a little too petty in the first place. 

“JK…I’m so sorry.” You sigh as you hang your head down, feeling the weight of the conversation. You didn’t want him to move, heck, he was turning out to be the most interesting neighbor you’ve ever had. Might you be even so bold as to say that you were starting to like him? “I would’ve never put in that noise complaint if I knew I’d end up liking you.” You huff in discouragement, feeling a swirl of emotions overtaking your thoughts. 

You hear Jungkook chuckle in amusement as it resonates from beside you, completely pulling you from your thoughts as you watch his cocky smile stretch across his lips. You falter, feeling uncomfortable at the realization that you just admitted to Jungkook that you like him. He messes with the piercing between his teeth, tilting his head to the side. “Aw, Y/N.” He teases causing your cheeks to flush beet red. 

The embarrassment has you hiding your face in your palms, shaking your head to avoid his stare. “That’s not what I meant, I mean…”

Jungkook cuts you off as he takes a few steps toward you, his work boots stomping against the elevator as it approaches the seventh floor. He leans in closer to you, using his free hand that isn’t still clutching the letter to pull your hand from your face. “It’s a good thing I’m approved for a credit card then.” He smiles with his teeth, wiggling his eyebrows triumphantly as you peer over at the papers in his opposite hand, reaching out to grab them from him. 

Your eyes frantically search the sheet of paper, noticing his name and one of the top credit card companies sending him a promotional letter letting him know that he’s preapproved if he wants to open a card with them. Nowhere does it show anything about a noise complaint or the need to move in the next 30 days. You wonder for a moment why you would have fallen for such a trick. Clearly, no apartment complex would evict you for a second noise complaint. You’d be fined or spoken to way before such drastic measures are taken. 

“Oh, my god.” You groan, pressing the letter into his chest as you attempt to push him away from you. “You’re unbelievable.” You hiss between your teeth, thankful that the lift reached the seven floor, the doors opening to give you the opportunity to escape his company. Jungkook takes the opportunity to fold the letter and stick the papers in his back pocket before following after you.

You storm out, stomping your feet with each step as you make your way toward your apartment, hearing Jungkook’s boisterous laugh behind you with childlike glee. “Oh come on, Y/n.” He comments through his laughter as he comes up from behind you, grabbing your waist before twisting your hips to face him. He smirks as he’s met with your unamused expression. “You’re the one who started this war back up.” He offers in his defense, holding onto your hips tightly as his touch ignites your body. “Salt?” He adds, watching your eyes click together the missing pieces. 

So this is what all of this was about? He was trying to get you back this whole time. Your mind remembers the face of disgust he made once tasting his salty coffee, easing your anger as roll your eyes at him. “Whatever, Ass.” You giggle as he pulls you closer, colliding with his built frame as your press your hands against his chest to keep you from falling into him. 

He practically purrs at the sight of you in his arms, enjoying the results of his prank far too much for your taste. “You know…” His voice dips down and he moves a hand up to tilt your chin up so that your eyes meet. “Since you like me and all…” 

“Yeah, I take that back.” You interrupt, watching his jaw tense as his grip on your chin tightens. 

“Shut up and let me talk, Y/n.” His tone is commanding as you tuck your bottom lip between your teeth, biting gently as his eyes shimmer with mischief. “Since you like me…I might as well take you out tomorrow night.” His playfulness suddenly disappears, being replaced with a shy seriousness that almost completely changes his expression as if he’s nervous about your answer. You’re completely stunned by the turn of events, your brain short-circuiting at the realization that Jungkook wasn’t just asking you to hook up; he was actually making a comment about taking you out. Like a date?

“Tomorrow?” You ask as you’re stirred from your state of shock. “Like on a date?” 

Jungkook smiles brightly, his cheeks swelling against his large eyes as his confidence is restored. ”Pick you up at six.” You feel the warmth of his hand slip away from your waist as he starts walking towards his apartment door, retrieving his keys from his pocket. He unlocks the door before turning back toward you, a sly grin on his lips. “Oh, and wear something comfortable.” 

Before you can process the overload of information, he steps inside his apartment closing the door, leaving you in a state of shock and excitement. You finally muster up the energy to turn back toward your apartment door, glancing back at Jungkook’s as if expecting to see him come back out to tell you he’s just kidding. When he doesn’t, you feel an invasion of butterflies take over your insides as a giddy smile stretches on your lips. 

You make quick work of getting inside your apartment, feeling your cheeks ache from the obnoxious grin refusing to leave your features. You bite your lip as you set your bag down trying to keep yourself collected at the thought of going out on a date with Jungkook. Weeks ago you would have laughed at the notion, recalling how much you hated him when you first moved in. Suddenly, you find your heart pounding in your chest, excited for the opportunity to hang out with Jungkook on a personal level. 

—

A long drawn-out sigh escapes your lips as you twist your torso from left to right, examining your figure in your choice of clothing for the night. You gently tug at the waistband of your high-waisted jeans, admiring the way the denim hugs your curves deliciously. The fabric runs down your thighs until large slits in the material expose your knees before more fabric covers down to your ankles. 

You’ve decided on a pair of comfortable black Converse for the evening, something that will match the plain black, long-sleeve crop top you’re wearing to cover your upper half. You pass your palm against your bare stomach, eyeing the pile of discarded tops that didn’t make the cut. You smile at the exposed section of your stomach, finally feeling confident with your selection. Your eyes shift up to your makeup, admiring your complexion as you adjust your hair, letting it hang loosely as you pull a scrunchy onto your wrist in case you decide to tie it up later.

A soft knock pulls your attention as you glance down at your phone, realizing it’s a couple of minutes past six. Jungkook is right on time which causes you to be a little flustered as you quickly turn off the bathroom light and collect your purse from its perch on the corner of your bed. You drape the cross-body over your shoulder as you adjust your hair from beneath the strap, making sure your phone is tucked into the back pocket of your jeans. “Coming!” 

You take quick strides across your apartment, peering through the peephole to spot Jungkook’s features beyond the small looking glass. You glance around your apartment, making sure everything is turned off before pulling open the door to reveal your handsome neighbor. You feel your heart rate elevate in your chest as you take in his appearance. He has on a white tank top with a loose green and navy flannel hanging off his shoulders with the buttons left open. A pair of light wash jeans hang from his hips with a simple belt accentuating his wonderfully chiseled waist.

“Hi, Princess.” Jungkook grins through his teeth, his eyes wide with wonder as he openly lusts over your attire, admiring the way it causes your body to become even more appealing than he already finds it to be. You smile shyly, happy to see his hair is down in its usual messy mullet underneath the black bucket hat adorning his head. 

You quickly step out from inside your apartment, pulling your door closed behind you as you lock it ready to embark on this mysterious outing with Jungkook. “So, are you gonna tell me where we are going?” You ask with a raised eyebrow, watching him chuckle as he shoves his hands into the pockets of his jeans. 

“No.” Jungkook answers simply, watching you squirm with curiosity as he starts leading you to the elevators. You pout playfully as the elevator chime indicates its arrival, walking in as you lean against the back wall of the lift. Jungkook presses the button for the lobby before turning his attention to you. “Are you hungry?” 

You press your lips together as if you’re guilty of something, your features scrunching as you glance at him with a worried expression. “No, actually. I ate before you picked me up.” You tuck your bottom lip between your teeth as you watch his eyes darken from your comment, almost as if he’s annoyed with you. 

Jungkook tongues the inside of his cheek as his body visibly tenses up, trying his best not to react to your comment since the news put a damper on his plans. “Okay…that's fine. We’ll skip dinner.” 

His eyes flare up at you as a soft giggle erupts from your chest, no longer able to hold back your laughter as your facade crumbles. “I’m just kidding.” You smirk triumphantly, watching as Jungkook lets out a sigh of relief before shaking his head in disapproval. 

“Princess, You’re already asking for it.” His voice drops an octave as he pulls his hands from his pockets, his car keys nestled in one of his hands. You grin mischievously knowing that you would happily misbehave around Jungkook if it came with the promise of him putting you in your place. You shrug your shoulders innocently as the elevator door opens up to the main lobby, quickly walking out to leave him trailing behind you. 

You walk down the corridor toward the parking garage, not realizing that Jungkook has happily stayed back to check out your ass as you strut in front of him with your confident strides. He clicks his lip piercing between his teeth before shaking himself of his sinful thoughts, trying to focus on enjoying the evening and not fucking you in the back of his car. 

Jungkook’s black BMW is parked not too far from the door, the sight of his car causes your mind to flashback to memories of the last time you sat in the passenger seat. Jungkook moves around you as he pulls open the door to the passenger seat, leaning his tattooed arm across the top of the door as he leans his chin down against it. “Think you can behave this time?” He raises his eyebrows suggestively, equally indulging in memories of your last encounter during that rainy day. 

“Maybe.” You boldly answer as you gracefully take your seat. Jungkook lets out a small hum as he closes the door, your eyes following him intently as he walks around the front of the car to get into the driver's seat. You watch him turn on the ignition as you replace your cross-body bag with the seatbelt, tucking your bag on your lap. “Are you really not gonna tell me where we’re going?” You pout with a click of your tongue, the curiosity driving you crazy as you wonder about all of the places Jungkook could take you. 

Jungkook smiles at your insistence, wrapping an arm around the back of your seat as he twists his body to peer back as he pulls out of the parking spot. “Don’t be a brat.” His words cause your mouth to hang open as you restrain yourself from smacking him across the arm. He meets your gaze as you turn back toward the front. “You’ll have a good time, I promise.” His words drip with confidence as he pulls forward to exit the parking garage, leaving you to yourself to continue pondering his plans for the evening. 

The drive to your first location is mostly casual between the pair of you, opting for the enjoyment of one of Jungkook’s playlists as conversations about the artists and music styles come about. You’re surprised to find that Jungkook brought you to one of the largest strips in your area, the road lined with bars and restaurants as far as the eye can see. He smoothly pulls into a parallel parking spot as another patron pulls out, the crowds already forming as the promise of the evening approaches. 

You smile brightly at the atmosphere, seeing multiple businesses with hanging Edison bulbs, lavish outdoor seating, and live music echoing down the street. “Ready?” Jungkook smiles as he presses the ignition to turn off the car, getting out cautiously as multiple cars drive down the busy strip. You push open the door, moving to get out before noticing Jungkook had come around the car, holding the door open for you like a real gentleman. Compared to his endless pranks and sly attitude, it's a pleasant change to see him be so chivalrous. 

You place the strap of your bag over your shoulder as Jungkook locks up the car and leads you down the sidewalk. You can’t help but glance at all of the businesses, admiring the vastly varying themes of each establishment, noticing an Irish pub and Japanese steak house coming up on your side of the strip. You wonder if this is where he’s taking you as the slow melodic thumps of the live music swirl around you. 

“So…” You peer to your side, finding Jungkook immediately beside you as couples and groups of friends make their way around you. “Are we going to one of those?” 

His smile widens as he steps closer to you, tucking his arm behind the small of your back as he guides you off towards one of the side streets, away from the noise and bustle. “Guess again.” 

As he continues guiding you down the sidewalks, you notice a small establishment off to the side with minimalistic decor and a mixture of English and Korean advertisement. It’s quite a quaint place, perfectly tucked away from the crowds but still bustling with life of its own. You watch as Jungkook holds the door open for an older woman who mutters a thank you to him in Korean as he nods happily, gesturing for you to enter. “I hope you like Korean street food.” 

“Lucky for you, I happen to love tteokbokki.” You smile proudly as you watch his eyes widen in surprise, the familiar swell of his cheeks causing you to melt from his charming smile. You step inside spotting a couple of empty tables with guests sprinkled throughout the establishment.

Jungkook selects a table near the windows overlooking the street, pulling back one of the seats as his eyes rake over your figure. “Here, I’ll go get us some food.” He offers happily, almost salivating from the scent of the cuisine as you happily sit. You nod as you watch him move toward the back of the small establishment where a line of awaiting customers forms near the registers. 

“Annyeonghaseyo!” You hear Jungkook greet one of the workers as he approaches the counter, causing you to admire the way he effortlessly joins them in conversation as he orders a selection of food for you both to indulge in. You sit patiently, glancing back outside to see the warm hues of the sunset illuminating the sky between the buildings, getting lost in thought as you anticipate a delicious meal. 

“Alright, we have some tteokbokki...” Jungkook returns with a large tray before he sets it down on the table as he quickly sits across from you, his smile stretched from ear to ear as he hands you a pair of chopsticks. “Some sotteok sotteok, dakgangjeong, two Korean style corndogs, and bungeo-ppang for dessert.” Jungkook licks his lips as he rubs his hands together, questioning where he should even begin as you stare at your selection with wide eyes. 

“JK…How are we going to finish all of this?” You laugh as you glance over the selections knowing there was no way you’d be able to finish all of this even if you tried. 

Jungkook narrows his eyes as he retrieves his chopsticks, pointing them in your direction as he challenges your stare. “Don’t underestimate my appetite, Princess.” He comments lightheartedly as you find yourself giggling. 

“Oh, I wouldn’t dare.” You hold your hands up defensively as you grab your chopsticks, manipulating them between your fingertips as you reach for the tteokbokki. You peer up at Jungkook once you select one of the savory rice cakes, seeing a large bunny smile painted across his lips as he drives into the food. 

“So, how did you find this place?” You ask in the interest of making conversation, occasionally taking a few bites of each dish to properly sample each one. 

Jungkook finishes his bite, glancing back towards the registers as he smiles through his eyes. “My friend Seokjin’s family owns it.” He shifts his eyes back to yours. “I’ve come here ever since we became friends. It’s special to me.” 

You smile, enjoying the fact that you’ve now been included in this special location, enjoying his choice of dinner even more now that there is a meaningful purpose to your visit. “Well, it’s delicious.” You add as you pick up one of the corn dogs, daringly taking a bite of the girthy food. 

Jungkook’s eyes visibly darken at the sight, as he slows his chewing, averting his eyes not to get any crazy ideas as you’re met with the pleasant taste of mozzarella cheese. You make a small squeak of surprise as you pull the corn dogs from your lips, watching the long string of cheese as you struggle to keep it contained. 

“Ah, I should’ve warned you that one had cheese.” Jungkook chuckles, watching you finally tame the cheesy mess as you utilize your tongue to collect the rouge cheese as he takes the opposite corn dog, effortlessly biting it as he enjoys the sausage hidden within. “It’s a good thing you’re good with your tongue.”

You practically choke on your mouthful of food as you swallow down the delicious combination of sweet coating and savory cheese. “JK!” You groan, grabbing your napkin before balling it up and tossing it across the table as it rebounds off of his chest. “You're such a pig.” Despite his vulgar comment, you can’t help but blush, feeling your cheeks heat in embarrassment as you recall going down on him in his car. 

“Hey!” He chuckles as he blocks your assault. “Save the aggression for the track.” 

You blink in confusion as you wipe your mouth with a spare napkin. “Track?” 

Jungkook grins mischievously as he leans back in his chair, spreading his legs open slightly as he lets his arms hang between his legs. “You didn’t think we were just getting dinner, did you?” 

You pause for a moment. That was exactly what you thought, granted, he did tell you to dress comfortably which wasn’t necessarily needed for a simple dinner. “Well, what track then?” You inquire, feeling even more curious now that you knew the evening wasn’t going to end after your meal. 

“Y/n, stop asking questions and eat.” He commands as he turns his attention back on stuffing his mouth with delicious food. 

You let out a small groan as you move your attention to the fish-shaped pastries on the edge of the tray. “Fine.” You grumble in defeat, letting your lips pull into a playful pout as you take a bite of the red bean pastry. Jungkook focuses on your expression, admiring your stubbornness as if he finds it cute, chuckling as he finds himself enjoying your company far more than he originally expected. Maybe there is more to your connection than the undeniable sexual tension. 

—

As the evening progresses, you find yourself standing at an indoor go-kart track, eagerly awaiting Jungkook as he pays while you glance over the safety and liability waiver. You can hear loud music and revving engines just beyond the glass doors as they provide you with a peek of what’s to come, watching as various karts zoom by. You grin with excitement, knowing it’s been years since you sat in one. 

Jungkook swiftly makes his way toward your direction, holding two off-road helmets tucked underneath his arms as a childlike glee invades his features. “Ready to get your ass kicked?” He offers you one of the helmets, keeping the plain black one for himself as you accept the one with blue detailing. 

“In your dreams, Jeon.” You retaliate, despite that you are vastly out of practice and the chances of you winning are slim to none. Either way, your competitiveness refuses to let you entertain the idea of losing which only fuels you both to prove the other wrong. 

Jungkook chuckles maliciously, his eyes glimmering with mischief as he remembers you driving in the complex parking lot, almost running into him just for a mere parking spot. “Oh, I’ve seen your driving.” He watches you carefully, taking a couple of intimidating steps toward you as his frame towers over you. “I’m not worried.” He adds, his smile only stretching further as you click your tongue in annoyance. 

“Are you always this cocky?” You question as your eyes narrow into small slits before pulling the helmet over your head to rest on your shoulders.

Jungkook grips the front edge of your helmet, pulling you closer to him as he levels you out with his challenging glare. You can smell the fresh woodsy tones of his cologne as he continues pulling you closer to him as if he’s about to kiss you through the small opening. “Only around brats.” Before you can retaliate, Jungkook presses down the shield of your helmet, creating a barrier between you as he pulls on his own helmet, turning to make his way toward the track. 

You roll your eyes with exasperation, suddenly feeling a nervous pit fester at the bottom of your stomach. If there is anyone that matches your level of competitiveness, it’s Jungkook; and something gives you the feeling he’s not one to take losing lightly. “Oh, it’s on.” 

The pair of you along with six other strangers load up into various go-karts of different colors as large LED screens hanging above the track displayed your names and current rankings. Jungkook was situated in the go-kart directly behind you which gave you a slight advantage in the upcoming race. You test the pedals as you gently pump your feet against them, gripping the steering wheel nervously since it’s been a good while since you’ve driven one. 

You suddenly become overwhelmed with the need to impress Jungkook who is quite obviously a thrill seeker. Who knows how good he is at this? All you do know is there is no way in hell you are coming in last during this race. As one of the members of staff quickly overlooks everyone’s positions, they begin explaining some of the basic knowledge needed to successfully manage the course. It’s only a brief explanation of what to do if you get stuck, only adding to your building anxiety. At least the track was covered with tires on the side to make any crashes or impacts softer. 

It doesn’t take long for the screen to display a numerical countdown as a series of red lights flash with each tone. You feel your heart hammer against your ribs, the adrenaline already setting in as you grip the steering wheel tighter, preparing to zoom off as far ahead of Jungkook as possible. 

A loud horn and flash of green light indicate the start of the race as you press your gas pedal, feeling the rough jolt of the kart drag you forward alongside the other competitors. For a moment you glance back to see if Jungkook is right on your tail, surprised to see that his kart seemed to have stalled momentarily at departure, giving you an upper hand. You grin maliciously as you turn your attention back onto the track, fear illuminating your pupils as the first bend in the track approaches. 

“Shit.” You curse under your breath as you instantly tense up, desperately turning the wheel to avoid a collision with the wall. You instinctually remove your foot from the gas pedal, allowing your speed to decrease just enough to get you successfully around the curve before pressing down to gain more speed. You smile once realizing that there is only one person ahead of you, meaning you are successfully holding your own so far even though it’s only the first twenty seconds of the race. Nonetheless, you persevere as each curve of the track causes you moments of internal panic until you start getting the hang of your kart and how it drives. 

As you finish your first lap of the circuit, you grin proudly as you maintain your lead in second place. You let your muscles relax as you lean back into your kart, feeling triumphant as you glance up at the screen to see your name consistently in the second box. You feel your heart drop to your stomach as your watch Jungkook’s name go from fifth place to third within a matter of seconds, knowing now nothing stood in the way of him catching up to you. 

“Not this time.” You grit between your teeth as you catch him shifting from left to right behind you in your peripherals. You know he’s teasing you, deciding which side he’ll creep up on as you approach another turn. You act quickly, watching as he takes the inward side of the track to try and utilize the curve to catapult in front of you. 

You groan as you watch him take the lead, peering up as you pass another screen to see his name push you down to third place as you trail behind him. The majority of the second lap has you both alternating second and third place as you offer each other some glares and gestures to indicate your determination to reign victorious. 

As the final lap begins, you find that both of you are approaching the guy who is currently in first place. Maybe there was a chance of you winning this after all. As the sharp turn in the track approaches, you keep towards the inside to mimic Jungkook’s previous method of surpassing you. Jungkook is quick to pick up on your efforts, waiting for just the right moment to prevent you from pulling such a stunt. 

As your kart approaches the inner railing, you see Jungkook swiftly move his kart closer to yours as you try to maneuver the difficult turn. You frantically glance over at him, feeling his kart linger far too close for comfort. While his helmet might mask his mischievous smirk, his large expressive eyes tell you everything you need to know as he twists the wheel to bring himself even closer to you. 

You panic despite the fact that you knew he is purposefully testing the waters to see if he could get you to slow down in fear of him colliding with you. You try to press the gas and go slightly faster as you reach the end of the curve, but Jungkook insists on following suit, causing his kart to brush slightly against you. The mild impact causes you to release the gas pedal as you move the steering wheel out of panic, causing you to bounce against the tires, jolting you forward as you try to avoid a large crash. 

Jungkook zooms ahead of you as your kart comes to a stop, struggling to get traction. You press the gas pedal once your kart bounces away from the wall, giving everything you’ve got to try and catch up to them. Unfortunately for you, someone else manages to pass you during that episode which knocks you down to fourth. 

By the time you pass the finish line, Jungkook is already parked back off to the side as he skillfully pushes up on his arms to allow himself to smoothly jump out of the go-kart. You sigh as you manipulate your kart back to the pit, parking calmly as you unbuckle and lift yourself from the confining vehicle. Jungkook has taken off his helmet at this point as he leans against the handrails, watching you storm toward him.

“Asshole!” You complain, knowing the nickname was far too familiar to him as you smack your hand against his built chest. “I could’ve won if you hadn’t pushed me off the track.” 

Jungkook’s eyes shimmered with mischief as he gently rubbed the area of his chest that was assaulted by you. “Calm down, Princess.” He teases as he offers you a cocky grin. “It’s not my fault you’re a sore loser.” 

You roll your eyes as you smack your lips. “Please, you didn’t win either.” You huff in annoyance, knowing that he may have beat you but he didn’t win the entirety of the race. You tuck the helmet beneath your armpit, cuddling it with your arm as you place your opposite hand on your hip. “And don’t think I didn’t see you stall at the beginning.” You add, your sass is only amplified by your busted ego. “Having a hard time performing?” You tease with a hint of double meaning hidden within your words. . 

Jungkook runs his tongue over his piercing, clicking the metal between his teeth as his jaw tightens. “Didn’t I?” He comments calmly, gesturing towards the scoreboard behind you. You turn your gaze, finding Jungkook’s name ranking supreme at the top of the leaderboard. You blink, realizing that you were so focused on your demise after running into the wall that you failed to notice Jungkook managed to pull ahead in first. 

Your body is twisted away from him to properly view the final standings as you feel two strong hands sneak between your arms to grip your waist. You feel yourself stumble back as you’re pulled against Jungkook as he leans forward to gently rest his chin on your shoulder. “And I thought you already knew…” Jungkook whispers in your ear, his breath causing you to shudder as his lips brush against the shell of your ear. “I have no issues performing.” He practically growls in your ear which causes your legs to shake from his intensity. 

You gasp as you pull away from him, spinning on your heel to face him again. You wish you could smack the smug grin off his face as he leans over to grab his helmet from the perch he set it upon. “Let’s go again.” You challenge, feeling your competitive urges hijack your emotions. “Loser buys the other a drink.”

Jungkook’s eyes widen in amusement at your determination, admiring the way your face illuminates despite the playful pout on your lips. He could devour you looking like that, finding you completely adorable despite the fire behind your eyes. “I don’t know, Y/n.” He chuckles, running a hand through his messy helmet hair. “It might be embarrassing for you.”

You narrow your eyes at his confidence, moving toward him to playfully bump your hip into his side. “What’s the matter, JK?” You smirk flirtatiously, batting your eyes as you move to grab ahold of your helmet with both hands. “Running out of stamina?” You let the words fall off your tongue in a teasing manner, biting your lower lip in anticipation of his response. 

Jungkook’s eyes visibly darken as he tilts his head to the side, cracking the joints in his neck as he presses his tongue against the inside of his cheek. “Oh, trust me, princess.” His voice is smooth like molasses as he leans in close, his face just a breath away from yours. “I can go all night.” 

There is a moment of undeniable sexual tension as you stare each other down, both feeling flushed and excited at the thought of such explicit activities. You watch Jungkook’s eyes rake up and down your body, as a small smile pulls at his lips. “Did I mention you look beautiful tonight?” He adds, completely changing the course of the conversation as you blink in surprise. You are dressed in comfortable clothing and your hair is most likely a mess from your helmet. Either way, his compliment takes you off guard, sizzling out your competitiveness. 

Jungkook looks charming all of a sudden as his eyes reflect the truthfulness behind his comment. It is sweet and genuine which only causes your cheeks to become a brighter shade of crimson. “Thank you.” Your voice is strangely a whisper as you process the compliment, feeling giddy as you remember that this is indeed a date. 

Jungkook bites his bottom lip as he allows his eyes to admire you once more before leaning in to steal a kiss, letting one of his hands snake behind your back to pull you into him as a soft content moan leaves your lips. You can feel the warmth of his lips mingle with the cold metal of his piercing, a sensation you’re beginning to enjoy very much as he lets his lips mold with yours, your body igniting with butterflies as he pulls away. 

You stare at him for a moment, feeling blissful as his expression morphs back into his roguish smile. “Doesn’t mean I’m going easy on you though.” He mocks before sliding his helmet back on over his head. 

You do the same as you move around the platform to let the employees know you want to participate in another race. “I wouldn’t want it any other way.” 

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The low hum of Jungkook’s BMW soothes you as your body slowly deescalates from your rush of adrenaline. You let your head rest against the back of the passenger seat, closing your eyes for a moment as you hum contently, thankful for an evening of delicious food and unexpected excitement. Jungkook comfortably lounges in the driver’s seat, his arm draped across the top of the steering while the other rests against the gear shift. 

The darkness of the evening engulfs his car as street lights illuminate the road alongside his headlights. You open your eyes to glance out the window, watching as the city slowly begins to merge into the familiarity of the suburbs. 

You finally shift your eyes back to Jungkook who is focused on the road ahead, slowly bopping his head to the low music as he nibbles his teeth against his lip piercing. You smile at the growing warmth in your chest, feeling satisfied with your first date as you admire his details. Once he turns onto the highway, you shift to tuck one of your legs beneath you as you adjust the seatbelt to allow you room to move without it locking up. 

“Don’t forget…you owe me a drink.” You beam, recalling your pact before the start of your second race. You definitely didn’t expect to place second in the final round, beating out Jungkook with seconds to spare. You watch him roll his eyes as he clicks his tongue with a gentle shake of his head. 

“I think you cheated.” He adds defensively, not accepting his defeat easily as he offers you an accusatory glare. 

Your jaw drops open from the audacity of this man, feeling your pride challenge his glare. “Excuse me, I won fair and square.” You counter, crossing your arms in front of you as a small chuckle echoes from beside you. Jungkook laughs as the familiar endearing pout returns to your lips, causing him to bite down on his bottom lip. 

“I swear, Y/n.” His voice drops an octave as he tries to avoid the cute protests occurring beside him, glancing back at the road as he clicks his teeth against his piercing. “You are so my type.” His voice is soft, practically a whisper as if he’s saying it to himself, reflecting on the potential that you might be more than just his attractive and annoying neighbor. 

His comment throws you off, silencing your protests almost instantly as you suddenly become quite bashful. You uncross your arms, letting your hands rest in your lap as you glance down at your fingers that instinctually twirl around themselves out of your shyness. You remain silent, not knowing what to say after such a statement. 

Thankfully, Jungkook is on top of it, sparing you a quick glance as a small smile tugs at the corners of his mouth. “How about a nightcap at my place?” He offers, knowing that it was only fair to keep up his end of the bargain. You beat him fair and square during the second round, leaving you both with a victory over the other. Your victory simply came with the added bonus of a drink.

You lift your head, nodding as you try to hide the blush creeping onto your cheeks. “That sounds nice.” Jungkook’s eyes glimmer with contentment as he turns his attention back onto the road. You sigh happily, gently gnawing on your bottom lip as you start imagining your time at his apartment. You realize that you’ve never actually seen his apartment, imagining it not looking much different from your own. 

“Fuck!” You’re pulled back from your thoughts at the sound of Jungkook’s frantic voice, loud tire screeches echoing around you as the car jolts to a stop, your seatbelt locking in place to keep you from flying forward. Your heart sinks into your stomach as you realize that Jungkook has pulled the car into the emergency lane, pulling his phone out of his pocket as he tosses it at you. His seat belt is already unbuckled as he’s practically jumping out of the car, calling out to you as he runs ahead. “Call 911 and stay in the car!” 

It takes your brain a moment to process everything, noticing a car with a badly dented side parked across the length of the highway lanes and a motorcycle tossed about with its rider laying flat on the ground in front of Jungkook’s car. You gasp from the horrific sight, feeling your hands tremble as you helplessly look down at his device desperately trying to dial the three simple numbers. 

You hold Jungkook’s phone to your ear as you hear it ring, your eyes studying the scene in front of you despite every urge in your body to look away. Jungkook is kneeling beside the motorcyclist, examining his injuries and attempting to get his attention. You watch as a few cars around you stop and help, the scene creating a barricade of all the lanes, causing traffic to come to a complete stop. 

As the second dial tone resonates in your eardrum, you pair it with the sound of your heartbeat thumping through your ears, fear striking in your heart. You watch as the driver of the damaged SUV emerges from the car, seemingly normal as he joins Jungkook on the ground next to the injured driver. Jungkook is quick to remove his belt from around his waist, wrapping the leather around the motorcyclist's leg to act as a makeshift tourniquet. 

“Hello? There’s been an accident. Someone’s injured.” Your voice trembles as you hear the 911 operator answer your call, feeling frazzled as you glance around for a mile marker. You see one up ahead which allows you to provide them with an exact location as they inform you that help is on the way. 

By this point, a few other drivers have gotten out of their cars to help at the scene, one helping the driver of the SUV who is now sitting and holding their head in distress. Jungkook is vigilantly working on the motorcyclist, watching his hands become completely covered in blood as he jumps into action to assist with any means necessary. 

You feel a sigh of relief once the driver’s helmet is removed, squinting as you lean forward to see if you can make out the conversation occurring between him and Jungkook. You ponder the idea of getting out to go help however you remember Jungkook asking you to stay in the car. You settle on staying put, knowing that if anyone was qualified to handle this situation, it was Jungkook. 

You feel like a bundle of nerves, anxiously awaiting the arrival of paramedics as you watch Jungkook manage the situation smoothly and calmly. It’s as if none of this phases him, his body language calm and collected as he starts asking the other driver questions from across the scene. You know he is a paramedic, yet seeing him working so diligently in his line of work reminds you just how serious his job is. He saves lives on a daily basis, seeing scene after scene of horrific events to help people the best he can. You can’t help but feel your chest swell in admiration, watching his features soften at the realization that his patient had now become relatively stable. 

The anticipation only fuels your nerves as you finally hear a loud blare of sirens from behind you, twisting your body to see a cop cruiser maneuvering through the emergency lanes to make it to the scene of the crime. You hold your breath as you watch the two officers rush to Jungkook’s side, a swift conversation aiding in their understanding of the situation. 

One of the officers moves to accommodate the other driver, asking them for more information on the crash while the other returns to the cruiser to pull out caution flares to block off traffic. You hear more sirens, rotating your body once again as an ambulance finally comes through the sea of cars, pulling up to the scene as a group of paramedics join Jungkook. 

You narrow your gaze, recognizing the familiar features of Taehyung as he moves directly beside Jungkook, patting his shoulder as Jungkook keeps his hands pressed against the motorcyclist's thigh. You watch as they switch positions, the group of first responders working diligently to load the injured patient onto a stretcher and get them on their way to the nearest hospital. 

Jungkook finally stands up, traces of blood visible on his plaid button-down and on his arms and hands. He assists his teammates, helping them transfer the patient before following them to the ambulance. You watch the motorcyclist disappear in the back of the large vehicle, watching as Jungkook removes his shirt and uses supplies in the ambulance to clean up quickly while they load the patient in. He pats Taehyung encouragingly on the shoulder before making his way back toward his car, his eyes finding yours through the front windshield. 

You melt under his stare, feeling embarrassed that all you could do was watch in fear as he jumped into the chaos, fearless and ready to aid someone without hesitation. You see a weak smile tug on the corner of his lips, his muscular torso exposed with nothing more than a thin white tank top covering him and his jeans hanging loosely on his hips from the lack of a belt supporting them. You offer him a reassuring smile, feeling completely in awe of his line of work, your respect for him skyrocketing after witnessing such an ordeal. 

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[nerdieforpedro]

Weekend Update 03/10/2024

Made it another week Nerdie.

That I did. I believe today is Sunday. Too much time in this chair. I think I slept in it before. Too many times.

Nerdie, don't you have a bed?

I do, I don't always make it there. I've usually zoned out and nodded off, the wake up when my neck hurts. 👀 I'm not always writing either, just thinking sometimes.

Couldn't you think in bed Nerdie?

I could, but I don't. That sounds like a good idea. My ideas aren't always great. But I did have a few this week.

My March Spring Prompts continue. I was able to do ten of them without repeating a character! 🤗 This upcoming week we'll see some Pedro peeps come back. Key words: gas station sushi, angst, oil and bath. Remember this is Nerdie 😎, it could be any and everything, but my prompts are mature and not explicit. I do write about some heavy subjects, fluff, a few giggles, and have some innuendos, but my main masterlist is 78% smut so just go there.

The WIP I’d been mentioning for the last few weeks or months (could be either) is finished and posted : Diddle your Dieter to Disco. My first Dieter smut actually which is hilarious at least to me. 🤣 The rest of his Masterlist is fairly fluffy. I would check the warnings on it, I put a lot in it. 👀

Part Two of my series The Lake Between Us is up. Make sure to read the warnings. Ezra introduction has a lot going on. It's an AU so he has both arms but that doesn't mean I didn't torture him other ways. 👀 I do love that ya'll love the taglist name "Taste-testers of Ezra's gumbo." 😆

I finally wrote the follow up to He told me his name called She made me feel. I think I enjoy mentally torturing Pedro characters at this point. Poor Din is so anxious and touch-starved. As always with Din = HANDS. A Nerdie staple. This is The Way.

Now for everyone's favorite (and mine): Fic recommendations!!! (Yes I did type and do a little yell, fanfics are serious. Pfft.) 😄

Confetti by @secretelephanttattoo (Marcus Pike x f reader) The Quiet Moments Collection

Adrift with you by @morallyinept (Frankie Morales x Jude OFC) The Prologue “I’m behind”’😭

A Real Man by @pedroshotwifey (Frankie Morales x female plus size reader) my request - stay self indulgent everyone! 🥰

Tick by @ramblers-lets-get-ramblin (Frankie Morales x wife reader) The Mistress of Angst!

A Bronx Tale: Part Deux - A Chicago Tale by @justabovewater20 (SydCarmy)

Love’s a weed:  just ripe by @tinytinymenace (Frankie Morales x ofc - Ruby) Fruits are essential.

Second Chances part 2 by @pedroscurls (Marcus Pike x fem reader) Such a cute series 💕

Cigarettes After Sex by @immarocketman (Awesome artist I follow. 💜)

Promise by @criticallyacclaimedstranger (Ezra - dragon x fem reader) The only Pedro character that can pull off being a dragon. 🐉

Please Mister Please by @grogusmum (Joel Miller x fem reader) The fluff 🥹💕

Unconventional Location by @winniethewife (Abel Morales x fem reader)

Personal Shopper by @huntingingoodwill (Dieter Bravo x reader)

Enjoy the Silence by @strang3lov3 (Joel Miller x fem reader)

Spicy Ask #68 by @kewwrites (Din Djarin x reader) Say it with me: HANDS 🙌🏼!!!!

Reminder by @criticallyacclaimedstranger (Tim Rockford x fem reader) Sometimes good things happen in Tim’s office.

Forever Starts With You Masterlist (Frankie Morales x chubby fem reader) @criticallyacclaimedstranger I loved all three parts I read 🥰🥰 (A Good Start, A Strong Finish and A New Beginning). It looks like there more to their story so much more reading for me. ❤️

some good friend by @covetyou (Tim Rockford x fem reader) TIM DESERVED THIS ❤️ That is all.

Sanctuary by @thefrogdalorian (Din Djarin x GN reader) Din fluff forever. 🤗

We got your back chapter 1 by @softpascalito (Javier Peña x fem reader)

The Sweetest Melody by @noisynaia (Din Djarin x afab reader)

Rise by @sp00kymulderr (Joel Miller x afab reader) ALL THE FEELS 😭

Falling for you by @fhatbhabie (Joel Miller x plus size reader) Part One - The drama!

Just look at You by @ramblers-lets-get-ramblin (Poe Dameron x fem reader) The Poe Dameron smut we deserve. 🍆

Chapter 3 - Here’s a health to the company… and one to my Boss… by @inept-the-magnificent (Tim Rockford x ofc Jane Nebbie) I just think about this series and I start giggling. Sunshine Nebbie and grump Tim - he is a super grump. But he is also me. 🤣

To the Flame chapter 6.5 by @pedroshotwifey (Dark Javier Peña x fem reader) So sweet out of context.

To the Flame chapter 9 by @pedroshotwifey (Dark Javier Peña x fem reader) The slow decent begins...we're just at the start of the ride. 😈

Between the Sheets by @saturn-rings-writes (William Tell x fem reader) Reminded me of an Isley Brothers song. I feel like we're headed toward that song. Please with this direction.

Hiccup by @morallyinept (Javier Gutierrez x fem reader) A whimpering Javi G. What an evening. 😘

A New Home by @charethcutestory02 (Frankie Morales x Benny Miller) Budding feelings. 🤗

Special shout out to Ms. Payday - Le Poet and lover of da words: @maggiemayhemnj They seek her out, have brunches and nightcaps. It's what all writers long for. She checked in on me along with @megamindsecretlair @angelofsmalldeath-codeine @magpiepills @ramblers-lets-get-ramblin and @lady-bess

I've been not as active - mainly due to work, school, and the insomnia. But still writing. 😄 priorities. lol

New appreciation for Javier Pena. well not new, re-newed. Maybe am working on a few things. None are good, none are final. Still need polishing. Also need to give Javi G's outline another look. I might...👀 have a chapter for him this week. I hope. @goodwithcheese was pleased with this. @undercoverpena was Luke-warm. I think she thought I was taking something, but if Javi P has shown us anything, sharing is caring. 😘

Stay well, sleep in your bed (unless you're planning not to) and be hydrated,

Love Nerdie 💕

[lxmelle]

hi lxmelle!! I have another jp(?) and jjk related question that I'm too shy to ask anyone else again ... do you know why takaken (takaba x kenjaku) is called pinchan? 🤔

and also how are you doing? 😄

also also, I had another question, but I totally forgot what it was. I might come back to ask if that's okay 🥲

again you don't have to answer ! that's all thank you🩷

Edit: this has an update 😊 https://www.tumblr.com/lxmelle/766125746628542464/hi-lxmelle-i-have-another-jp-and-jjk-related

Hi lex!!

Thank you for sending me an ask!

Hehe, I think you’re thoroughly adorable 😆 I’m sorry this took a while - you can ask me anything, anytime! It’s nice to have something to write about on this platform - I probably get a bit too noisy on Twitter/X, so I appreciate the opportunity to do something here as well.

So about Takaba x Kenjaku… From what I understand, TakaKen being “Pinchan” is the equivalent to GojoGeto being “Harattare Honpo” - it’s their manzai name (stage name).

That’s the straightforward & simple answer to the question!

But I think… perhaps some context might be useful? I hope you don’t mind, I’ll just blab a little bit on the arc & manzai in general. If you want to skip it, that’s fine! More under the cut:

I will once again preface with that I’m not Japanese, and haven’t lived there, so my understanding is through research and from being… uh, I guess an otaku / fujoshi / someone who had an interest in Japanese culture once upon a time 😅

So if there are inaccuracies, please feel free to educate me and I hope it’ll also allow others to learn from your knowledge. The bottomline is, even if I dare to write about stuff and talk freely about what I think, I’m in no way trying to claim myself as a subject matter expert. I just like to ramble, and I’m no better than anyone else - these are just my opinions free for anyone to read and you’re all welcome to make up your own mind 😄

With that out of the way...

So I’ll take the opportunity to offer a little bit of what I’ve come to understand… there are comedic duos (combi / コンビ) who do manzai / skits with set roles of the boke and tsukkomi, and also solo comedians (pin-geinin / ピン芸人). Sometimes duos & solos alike will partner up for shows and variety programmes, making it a nice mix of characters and dynamics. Some of these are quite popular internationally.

Kenjaku making it up on the spot on the grand stage in the “finale” of his battle with Takaba is likely a nod / reference to this manzai culture, where the “pin” in “pinchan” is from “pin-geinin” (solo comedic act), which makes it humorously ironic because they’re a “combi” / duo.

To add to the irony, they’re a manzai duo / combi comprised of enemies… They are on opposing sides but get along? It’s funny!

The more I think about it, the more it appears to me that pinchan represents some kind of dark irony.

For example, Kenny appeared to have worked solo (“pin”) for decades doing his brain-hopping thing with his research & awful experiments and Takaba has always wanted a suitable partner to be a “combi” in his manzai career. They stumbled upon their amazing chemistry by accident, that it was fun, and discovered these feelings within the battle - it’s quite bittersweet and sadly ironic to enjoy something together but ultimately have to mean to harm the other until there is just one.

And as light-hearted as comedy is, what they’re doing is also ironic because it’s totally not light-hearted to want to kill the other. So it’s like proclaiming “we are a solo!” They’re a combi/soulmates! …but they have to kill each other.

The “cute” nature of the honorific -chan also makes it more ironic because, in actuality, the skit itself that brought them together is a battle to the death. It’s so dark. There is irony and duality intermingled in the entire scene. It’s a bit sad, too - which I guess is also shown in how there were mixed feelings between the duo with Takaba crying and Kenjaku appearing rather stoic.

Someone joked on X that with chan gone there can only be pin left. And who knows who is meant to be pin or chan, lol. So I guess it’s quite well understood that the term “pinchan” has some reference to a pin-geinin / solo comedic performance.

I hope my thoughts made sense 🤔 it sounded ok (well, better) in my head, so I never really know how it’s received.

Ah and honestly, lately my brain like Swiss cheese, so I forget a lot of stuff… there are times where I can’t remember what I’ve written, or where 😂 please forgive me if I sound like a broken record.

As for how I am, I’m constantly shifting gears in my head at the moment as I juggle this and that. But! I’m doing good, thanks for asking~!! 🫶 How are you doing? And btw, everyone else is welcome to also post a comment 😃 and tell us how you are!

Comments and thoughts welcomed! Repost, comment, do what you like 😄

[mysticinsightstarot]

🐻Runes Reading : Manifesting Your Ideal future 🌈

✨ Hey, my magical tribe! ✨

I’m here with something different today—Rune Reading! 🔮💫 I know, I know, it’s not your typical tarot reading, but trust me, it’s just as powerful and insightful! Before we dive in, here’s a little TMI update: My exam dates have been postponed… again! 😅 I was supposed to finish everything by the end of December, but now my exams will stretch into January. AHHH! 😱 But don’t worry, I’ll still try my best to schedule some Pick-a-Card readings for you all. I’ve got your back! 💖

Now, let’s get into the runes! Here’s how to choose your pile:

How to Choose Your Pile: There are 2 piles in today’s reading. All you need to do is take a deep breath and trust your intuition. ✨

Pile 1: Feel drawn to the first pile? Let your energy guide you to it.

Pile 2: If Pile 1 isn’t calling, maybe Pile 2 has the messages you’re looking for!

Choose whichever one resonates the most with your heart—there's no wrong choice! 💖

Also, a quick reminder—please take a moment to check out my website, where I offer paid readings! 🌟 Your support means the world to me, and it helps me continue doing what I love. 💕 Whether you're looking for detailed tarot or rune guidance, I’m here to provide all the insights you need. It would mean so much to me if you could take a peek!

Alright, let’s get into this magical Rune Reading! 🌙✨

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✨Pile 1 Rune Reading: Manifesting Your Ideal Future✨

Hey, you! Yes, you with the big dreams and the burning desire to grow! Let’s dive into the magic of the runes and see what guidance they’ve got for your career, relationships, and personal success. Grab your coffee, tea, or whatever’s going to make this journey more fun for you! ☕✨

1. Current Energies – Rune: Gebo (Gift) 🎁 Starting off strong, we’ve got Gebo, the gift rune! 🎉 This energy is all about exchange, harmony, and partnerships! Maybe you're at a point where you're receiving, or about to receive, something amazing in your life. Could be love, could be a career opportunity, or maybe even just a new friendship that’s about to change everything. The universe is telling you, "Hey, things are aligning for you, and some of that alignment might come through others!" 😎 Keep your heart open, because the gift is incoming. 🎁

2. Intentions – Rune: Hagalaz (Hailstorm) 🌨️ Okay, buckle up, because Hagalaz comes in like a thunderstorm! ⚡ It represents chaos, destruction, and sometimes even uncomfortable change. But guess what? That discomfort is what leads to growth and breakthroughs! You’re trying to manifest something big, right? Sometimes, that means shaking things up. Are you feeling a little lost or like things are falling apart? Hagalaz says that it's all part of the process. Clear out the old, so the new can take root. 🌱 It might be tough, but trust me, it’s leading you to something amazing.

3. Blockages – Rune: Wunjo (Joy) 😄 Surprising, right? Wunjo usually represents joy, but in the blockage position, it’s a sign that you’re not fully embracing the happiness that’s available to you. Maybe you’ve been so focused on your goals that you’ve forgotten to celebrate the little wins or take time to enjoy the journey. 🎉 Wunjo reminds you: find joy in the process, not just the destination! It’s time to reconnect with the positive vibes and make space for happiness to naturally flow into your life.

4. Divine Guidance – Rune: Algiz (Protection) 🦸‍♂️ Algiz is here with the big protective energy! 💥 It’s your shield against negativity and a sign that you are spiritually supported right now. Whether you’re feeling uncertain or facing challenges, you’ve got this invisible force guiding you and keeping you safe. It’s time to trust your intuition more! Your higher self is actively steering you towards the right path—don’t second-guess yourself. 🙌 The universe has your back, always!

5. Action Steps – Rune: Raidho (Journey) 🛤️ Time to get moving! Raidho is the rune of travel, movement, and taking action. 🚀 It’s not about sitting back and waiting for things to fall into place. It’s a signal to get on the road, whether that’s a physical journey or a mental shift. If you’ve been feeling stuck, now’s the time to take that first step towards what you want. Trust that your journey will unfold as it’s meant to—just make sure you’re moving in the right direction! 🌍 Your action: start that project, reach out, make that call, book that flight (or a metaphorical one!).

6. Outcome – Runes: Eihwaz & Sowilo (Yew Tree & Sun) 🌞🌳 Eihwaz and Sowilo together are the ultimate power duo. Eihwaz is all about endurance, transformation, and personal strength—your resilience is off the charts! It’s the energy of the yew tree, standing tall and enduring harsh conditions. 🌲 Then there’s Sowilo, the sun rune, which brings warmth, success, and clarity into your life. 🌅 Together, these runes are telling you that your hard work will pay off. Keep pushing through, because the light at the end of the tunnel is closer than you think. The outcome? Success, abundance, and a deep transformation of your inner strength.

Summary: Pile 1, you're on a powerful journey right now! There’s a mix of chaos, protection, and unstoppable growth ahead. 🌪️ The key to manifesting your ideal future is to stay grounded, trust the process, and take action. 🛤️ Whether it's your career or personal life, you're heading toward an outcome full of transformation and success. 🌞 Keep going, and don’t forget to enjoy the ride along the way! 🌈✨

What’s your next move? 💫 Tell me below, I’m excited to hear how these energies resonate with you! 👇💬 ✨🌿

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✨ Manifesting Your Desired Future: Pile 2 Rune Reading ✨

Hey, magical beings! 🌙✨ If you picked Pile 2, this rune reading is all about manifesting the future of your dreams—whether that’s in love, career, or personal growth. 🌿 Let’s dive in and see what the runes have to say about the energies, challenges, and guidance surrounding your manifestation process. 🚀✨ Ready? Let’s go!

1. What energy is surrounding your current situation?

🔮 Rune 1: Wunjo + Algiz 🔮 You’re radiating positive energy and protection! 🌟 Wunjo is the rune of joy, harmony, and bliss—you’re attracting good vibes into your life, honey! ✨ Meanwhile, Algiz brings you a shield of protection—this means that your path is being safeguarded, and you're exactly where you need to be. Whether you're manifesting a relationship, career goals, or personal growth, you're aligned with positive forces. You’ve got the universe watching over you! 🌍💖

2. What are you trying to manifest or attract?

🔮 Rune 2: Laguz 🔮 It’s time to dive deep into your emotions, because Laguz is all about intuition and flow! 🌊 Whether it’s a soulful connection, an exciting career move, or personal breakthroughs, you’re manifesting something that requires emotional depth. ❤️ This rune is urging you to tap into your intuitive abilities and allow things to unfold naturally. You’re on the verge of manifesting something that will nourish your spirit. Trust your feelings—they’re your compass. 🌸✨

3. What challenges are blocking your manifestation?

🔮 Rune 3: Tiwaz 🔮 Here comes the warrior energy! ⚔️ Tiwaz is about strength, leadership, and justice—but when it appears in a challenge position, it hints that you might be facing resistance to stepping into your power. Maybe you’re doubting yourself or hesitating to take the lead. Don’t hold back—this is the time to embrace your inner warrior! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ You have the strength and courage needed to overcome obstacles and create the life you desire. It's all about trusting that you’re capable of handling whatever comes your way. 💪✨

4. How can you overcome these challenges?

🔮 Rune 4: Gebo + Nauthiz 🔮 Balance is key! ⚖️ Gebo is the rune of exchange, harmony, and partnership, while Nauthiz represents constraint and urgency. Together, they suggest that overcoming obstacles involves finding balance between giving and receiving. You might have to compromise or work in partnership with someone (whether that’s your higher self or a literal person in your life). 🌸 There may be a need to align your actions with your deepest needs—don’t force things, just flow into the right energy exchange and trust the process! 🌈

5. What’s the potential outcome if you follow the guidance?

🔮 Rune 5: Berkano + Perthero + Isa 🔮 Prepare for a magical rebirth! 🌱 Berkano is all about new beginnings and growth, Perthero brings hidden wisdom and mystical surprises, and Isa introduces a moment of stillness. The outcome is a fresh start, but it might take some time to fully manifest. This trio tells me you’re about to experience a profound transformation that will completely renew your perspective on life! 💫 Be patient, because the best things come when you least expect them. 🌙✨

6. Final advice from the universe

🔮 Rune 6: Othala + Hagalaz 🔮 This combo is all about ancestral wisdom and change—the universe is telling you that your manifestation process may involve some uncomfortable growth that shakes things up. 🌪️ Othala represents your heritage and the legacy you’re building, while Hagalaz brings chaos and transformation. This means that sometimes, in order to create your dream life, you need to let go of old patterns or situations that no longer serve you. 🌟 Trust that the storm will clear away the clutter and lead you to something even more aligned with your true path. 🌈🔥

Overall Message:

Pile 2, you’re so close to manifesting your desired future! ✨ The energy is flowing, and though there are a few bumps in the road (we all have them!), trust that you're on the right path. The universe is pushing you to step into your power, embrace emotional flow, and create balance in all aspects of your life. 🌙 Be patient, keep trusting yourself, and know that the transformation ahead is going to be epic. 🌿💖

Sending you all the magic and cosmic love as you manifest your best future! ✨🌟

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✨ Conclusion ✨

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I’ll see you soon with more cosmic magic, but for now, I’m drowning in notes 📝🥲 as exams are calling my name. Wish me luck! 😅 Stay tuned for more magical reads, and thank you for all your love and support! 💖🌙

See you soon, babes! ✨

[sugdenlovesdingle]

I'm feeling very zen this morning about bucktommy.

Maybe it's because it's been over a week since the shoddy ending to 8x06 and it feels less raw.

Maybe it's because even if Tommy never comes back at least 8x07 gave more proof/weight (can't find the right word) about how much the relationship meant to Buck by showing how much he's struggling, something he never got with any other LI except Abby.

Maybe it's because knowing how much balderdash the interviews are with dropped plots and things that never happen mean I have no more anxiety about them.

Maybe it's because from Ryan saying that Tim changes things last minute, and Tim gaslighting fans about creating plots he himself hinted at (madney/henren tension wtf?) means again ignoring what he says in interviews and that the door is wide open for a Tommy return.

Maybe it's because angst with a happy ending it's my favourite trope and the fic I've read this week has been so so achingly good it'll keep me fed throughout winter like a squirrel hoarding nuts.

Maybe it's just because it's sunny where I am today and it's put me in a good mood.

Also, I love your blog as a bucktommy (and tarlos) fan and also an old robron fan who hasn't watched since robert left but I can still get updates here 😄.

Anyway, I'm sorry for waffling in your inbox, I hope you have a great day!

Feel free to always come waffle in my inbox anon! i didn't think there was anyone out there with the same weird mix of hyper fixations as me! bucktommy x tarlos x robron ftw! 😂

But yeah I think the door is definitely open for Tommy to return in 8B. But knowing the show won't be back until March 6th after next week, I doubt Tim will even finish the scripts before March 1st!

The episode shows Buck being sad and miserable (and LONELY!! how much time were he and Tommy spending together these past 6 months??) and wanting to reach out, Tommy wanting to contact him too, Tommy constantly being on Buck's mind and if you just take everything you see at face value, that tells you those two aren't done with each other. And then tim comes and babbles in interviews almost saying the exact opposite of what's happening on screen.

Also - I only got into the fandom after the first bucktommy kiss but it seems like these post ep interviews are becoming more frequent? I don't remember seeing Tim quotes on my dash after EVERY ep - only for the big ones like season premier/season finale.

I read that it's the journalists (and I use that term loosely) that ask for these interviews and not necessarily the show sending Tim (or Oliver or Ryan or Lou or anyone) to do them and I'm just like... what is the point? Why do we need the 'boss' to run us through every episode and tell us what to think or feel? I mean the pit of despair we all plunged into after last week's ep was mostly because of the interviews. And even then, when you pull just the quotes from them (like someone has done - i forget who) it makes it so much easier to see what exactly Lou especially was saying.

Maybe we should just decide to ignore these post ep interviews as a fandom, enjoy our fics and gifs and meta - and apparently a newfound love for mpreg (lol i don't know where this came from but you do you, guys!) this winter, and see where it's at in March.

(also, please send me some of that sunshine! it's foggy and miserable and cold here!)

[littlespacereader]

hii there i dont rly know how this works so i hope im doing it right >-<

can i perhaps req little!crosshair hcs and how the batch would accommodate him and help him? they would be the best big brothers to him ik!!! ^^ if also omega could be included too not as a cg but i think she'd be so sweet about it n the best sister :o

GET OUT OF HERE!! Don’t actually because this is such a cute idea!!! Before I read this I always saw Crosshair as more of a CG but THEN this request had my brain short circuit with ideas!! I absolutely love a Little who doesn’t want to regress but is loved and accepted by those around them that they start to regress without realizing it! And that’s definitely Crosshair! I decided not just to write a general Headcannons for him but him as a Little throughout the first seasons to the current season. So we see Little Crosshair before the empire, during and after. This is LONG, I think I got a little carried away!😅😅

(I will keep updating this every Wednesday so that it’s up to date with the show. If you’re reading this right now it is updated to Season 3 ep 11 - Point of No Return)

Without further ado, please enjoy Little! Crosshair Headcannons with the Bad Batch as Caregivers & Omega as a Little sibling! Thank you for the request and feel free to leave another if anything from this inspires you! 😄

Little! Crosshair🎯Headcannons / Storyline 🤍 (SFW)

Tags/ TW - BAD BATCH SPOILERS, mentions of clone wars & bad batch typical violence (shooting/death), classification au, accidents, cuddles, self doubt/hatred

Background on the Republic and on Regressors in the Clone Wars era:

Just like every citizen, every clone of the republic must be tested for their Classification and have it on their file. They get it right after they’ve finished all their training and their ready to be shipped out into battle. As much as the Kaminoans would like for all of the clone to be Neutrals, they have no control over it. They just hide all notes about it and tell the republic all their clones are neutrals. But the clones know otherwise. Though most of the clones are Neutrals, there are the few exceptions. It’s rare to get a Caregiver Clone, but even rarer to find a Little Clone.

The Bad Batch have been and continue to be anything but normal. So when it comes for them to get classified, the results don’t come to much of a shock. Each one test right after the other, then waits in their shared room for everyone to come back and say their results.

Hunter is the first to test and his comes back as a Caregiver. Then Tech is up and is tested as a Caregiver as well. The two are shocked at first, never expecting their classification to come to any use. Then Wrecker test and his comes back as a Little with the age of a big kid (7-9). That…wasn’t much of a shock to the team. What is a bit shock to the team is Crosshair’s classification.

Little Crosshair before the Empire & Omega :

Crosshair is the last one to test mostly because he’s the youngest. He expects, no, he knows he’s a neutral. So when he’s told otherwise he loses it. He demands the droid test him again, then again, then again. But it’s the same result every time. He’s a Little with the age of a little kid (4-6).

He starts to panic. Before he sees his brother he takes time for himself to try and calm down but he can’t. He has this stern tough guy persona to himself. What if his brothers see him differently? What if they think he’s not as capable? What will happen when he regresses? No! No, he’s never going to regress. That is not happening.

After a moment of pulling himself together and cooling his emotions, he leaves and head back to his room with the rest of the squad. Wreck is eager to hear his classification but Crosshair just shrugs him off saying he’s a neutral. Tech and Hunter share a look but don’t say anything.

Crosshair can feel it bubbling inside, almost scratching at the back of his brain to regress but he fights it. Wrecker always regresses after a long mission. Something inside of Crosshair always yearns for him to do the same with him.

Crosshair keeps his classification well hidden. No one questions Crosshair on his Neutral classification and he doesn’t regress…that is before their latest mission goes south.

Crosshair gets hurt, badly hurts. A broken leg and possibly a concussion. He hits the ground HARD. His leg hurts and his head is pounding. Wrecker picks him up and carries him back to the ship with the others. Once they’re all safe in the Marauder, Hunter and Tech realize Crosshair regressed.

Wrecker doesn’t understand what’s happening and questions it. “Why’s he acting like that?” ��Because he’s regressed” Tech explains plainly. “But he’s a neutral.” Wrecker adds, but Hunter shakes his head, “He never has been. Isn’t that right Crosshair?” Crosshair just looks away as tears start to fall from his eyes.

They start to take care of him while he’s injured and regressed. The more they do, the more Crosshair realizes his regression isn’t such a bad thing after all, So the crew of the Marauder start to learn a few new things about their newly regressed squad member.

For one, Hunter is Crosshair’s favorite person. When he isn’t around Crosshair he begins to panic and look for him. It’s an unspoken truth with the Batch that when Crosshair regresses he’s always hanging around Hunter. “Hunter?” “Over here little sniper.”

Hates cutsie nicknames. Really only accepts Little sniper, Cross, and very rarely little one.

He’s a very quiet Little as opposed to Wrecker who is a very loud energetic Little.

Though he is very quiet, he does have a voice when it comes to something he doesn’t like. He is extremely stubborn. (More below on this)

Wrecker loves to take the lead and guide Crosshair to play along with their crazy games. He’s an older headspace than him so he loves to be big brother.

Whenever Crosshair is upset, Wrecker will bring him Lula to make him. As much as he doesn’t want to admit it, it does make him better.

Crosshair is super cuddly when he’s regressed. But you can’t force him, he just walks over to either Hunter or Tech while they’re relaxing in their bunk, doesn’t say a word, and just snuggled up beside them.

Tech loves to read to him, it always seems to relax him and sometimes it makes him fall asleep with all the knowledge.

Crosshair throws tantrums often. He is a fussy Little. When something doesn’t go his way, he doesn’t want to do something, or something wasn’t what he wanted he will throw a huge tantrum.

He also fights most if not all of Hunter & Tech’s rules. They’re getting a bit tired of his constant rebellion to their rules but nonetheless their as patient as they can be with him, knowing he’s probably lashing out because he needs some attention and is too shy to ask for it.

In and out of his regression his brothers love and respect him. They don’t look down at him for being a Regressor and they certainly don’t underestimate him.

No toothpicks when Crosshair is regressed, as it’s too dangerous. Instead the Batch find him an alternative in the way of chewable necklaces and teethers. Pacifiers are labeled too babyish by Crosshair so the alternatives make him feel a lot better.

When Echo joins the team, Crosshair doesn’t regress for a while around him. Nervous of the new Caregiver on the ship, though he’d never admit it.

When he does eventually regress, Echo is extremely kind to Crosshair. Whenever he get fussy or is on the verge of a tantrum, Echo seems to have the magic touch or the magic saying that starts to settle him down. “Why don’t we go look at the stars outside?” “I don’t want to!” “Oh, well I guess I’ll just go out by myself and look at the starts. *sigh* I’ll just be so lonely.” He leaves the ship to look at the stars and find Crosshair beside him a minute later.

After their mission with the Jedi during order 66, they meet Omega. And at the same time as meeting Omega, Crosshair begins to have terrible headaches. Usually when he has a headache it turns into him regressing but this one is doing the opposite. Plus now with Omega, he can’t help but feel a slight twinge of jealousy for her.

They learn that Omega is a part of their squad. But not only that, she’s also a Little same headspace as Wrecker.

Crosshair fights with the team against being on the opposite side of the Empire. Deep down he just wants things to be the same as they were before.

When they are captured again, Crosshair hold his head in pain. Whatever was going on, Omega seemed to sense it. She takes a seat by him and takes his hand in his. “I know this isn’t your fault.” Maybe this isn’t his fault. Before he’s decided whether he was going to ask her about it or just roll his eyes, the Empire goes to take him away.

“Ct-9904 you’re coming with us.” Hunter is the first to stand up and block them from taking Crosshair but he is punched in the stomach. Crosshair is dragged out of his cell, casting one last worrying look to his squad.

Little Crosshair during the Empire (Season 1)

The Empire begins experimenting on him to keep him as their “good soldier.” In doing so his regression starts to fade away for him for the time being. He doesn’t feel the usual pull to regress like he did before.

His brothers leaving him behind doesn’t hit him at first. But when the realization and loneliness hit him, it’s like a train. Late at night in their old barracks, Crosshair lays awake in his bed. He longs for Hunter, Tech or even Echo to come and comfort him. But now as the Empire’s perfect soldier, he forced himself to push it down.

(The Reunion s1 ep 8) When he gets injured by the cruiser engine and is medically evaluated off the planet he involuntarily regresses for the first time since joining the empire. Something happens with him getting burns to the side of his head. It makes his chip or his motives to stay with the Empire wavier.

His injuries brings him back to when he first regressed with his squad. Except now he was surrounded by medical droids. He freaks out but is only restrained more by the droids until they finish the proper treatment to the burns on the side of his head. He has an accident while they treat him, something that has only happen on extremely few occasions. The embarrassment eats away at him.

Once treated he is sent to his barracks to heal. This time everything feels different. He cries as he sit in his bed all alone. He longs for Hunter, or Tech, or Echo, or even Wrecker to make him feel better.

(War-Mantle s1 ep14 & Return to Kamino s1 ep15) When Hunter is captured by the empire, Crosshair makes it a point to be in charge of his arrest. While he acts sassy on the outside, Hunter sees right through it all. When Crosshair confronts Hunter in his cell Hunter asks him about it, “Crosshair…when was the last time you-.” “I DON’T! Not anymore.”

(Kamino Lost s1 ep16) Capturing Hunter was the biggest part of his plan. Why? So the rest of the squad could come and get him. With everyone back together he offers them to join the empire once more. But again, they refuse. Crosshair lashes out. Hunter and Crosshair fight which results in Hunter taking down Crosshair.

During their escape out of Kamino, Omega and Crosshair have a chance to chat. She really just wants to connect and be an older sister to him, being a Little herself. But he scoffs her off, choosing to self isolate himself rather than make friends with Omega. There’s also something inside of him that feels a bit of jealousy when he sees Omega around the others, especially Hunter.

Crosshair save Omega from drowning. He looks around at the guns surrounding him. He wasn’t going to shoot Omega, he was saving her life! But he’s done too much damage and that shows in the way Wrecker, Tech and Echo look at him.

They offer him a choice to join them again, no questions asked. There’s something deep down inside of Crosshair that’s screaming at him to join his squad again. But his stubborn need to be a good solider wins over and once again his squad leaves him. As they fly away he can’t help but let a few tears fall.

Little Crosshair during the Empire (Season 2)

The Empire left him on that platform in the ruins of Kamino for thirty two rotations, left to starve.

By this time back with Empire he is starting to notice more and more clone question the Empire’s intentions. The first of whom that really gets Crosshairs attention is Commander Cody.

It’s like a breath of fresh air to work with Cody. But even he could see that a good soldier like Cody is even questioning the Empire’s intentions. This starts to have Crosshair thinking about the Empire’s intentions for him.

After Cody disappears, Crosshair continues to work for the Empire but his treatment gets worse and worse. The stormtroopers disrespect his abilities, he eats alone and is isolated from everything expect work.

At night Crosshair stays awake, curled in a ball crying. His regression is becoming a big issue for him. He can’t stop feeling the pull to fully regress but with how the Empire is treating clones he scared he’ll be disregarded if he did.

(The Outpost s2 ep 12) Everything changes when he’s assigned to the Outpost. There he meet another clone named Mayday who reminds him so much of Hunter. It brings that Little feeling deep down inside. It doesn’t help that Mayday is also a Caregiver and can sense that Crosshair isn’t the neutral he says he is.

When they go out to retrieve the items stolen by raiders they come to find that all their hard work has led them to just retrieve new armor for the stormtroopers that plan on replacing them.

During the battle to get the supplies back, Mayday pushes Crosshair out of the way, saving his life but injuring himself. Though he insists on Crosshair leaving him, Crosshair doesn’t abandon him there. Instead he helps him go back to the Outpost.

There were moments spent huddled next to one another as the snow blew back and forth. As injured as Mayday was, he always tried to comfort Crosshair who regressed on and off because of his worrying about Mayday. “It’s okay Crosshair, we’ll make it. Just stay close to me. I’ve got you.”

Crosshair takes his arm and wrap his around his shoulders for support. Both to support Mayday as he walks and for the comfort of keeping him close.

Eventually they do make it back to the base. Crosshair lays Mayday down for a minute as the Lieutenant comes over to the two. He begs him to get a medic for Mayday, tears falling down his face. But the Lieutenant mocks Crosshair, saying how weak and expendable the clones are and how angry he is that they came back empty handed. When Crosshair looks to Mayday, he’s passed away.

Crosshair losses it. Everything he felt about the Empire fades away. He realizes the mistake his made and more than anything wants to be back with his squad. But he’s stuck here, with the Empire. He begin to cry, holding onto Mayday hand as the Lieutenant turns away.

There’s only one way out and that’s the option he goes for. He takes his gun and shoot the man. There’s a sense of relief that washes over him. But that relief immediately turns to exhaustion. He crumbles to the ground as storm troopers run over and passes out.

When Crosshair awakes he’s taken prisoner by Hemlock and Emerie. They inform him that they’re going to use him to capture Omega. It’s with this knowledge Crosshair sets out to do one last good deed to redeem a bit of his old self.

He breaks out and goes to the communications board where he sends out an encrypted message to the Bad Batch, “Plan 88. You have to hide. They’re after…..”

The last part of the message doesn’t go through. Gas fills the room and Crosshair collapses. Hemlock walks through the gas as it doesn’t affect him. He tells Crosshair of the mistake he’s made and how he’ll pay for it. A single tear falls from Crosshair’s eye before he passes out.

His punishment is being thrown into a cell, forced to be subject to different test both of his defective qualities and his Little classification.

When Omega is captured, she find Crosshair strapped to a table unconscious. At least the two Littles of the Batch are reunited.

Little Crosshair is back with the Batch (Season 3)

Crosshair has lost hope of ever escaping Tantiss. He has his usual schedule of trying to train him to be some brain washed assassin (doesn’t work on him), then he’s experimented on and then thrown into his cell. Most nights he’s alone, left to cry. But soon, Omega starts to visit him.

At first he tries to steer her away from him. Saying mean things so she’ll leave him alone and escape herself. He feels in some twisted way he deserve this punishment. But unlike everyone who he’s felt abandoned him, Omega never gives up on him. She visits him every night.

Some nights he’s regressed, others he’s not. Omega stays with him through and throughout. She loves his little side, though it’s mostly just him crying and holding her hand through the cell door. The small comfort is needed.

They break out! Omega takes the lead getting them out of the prison while Crosshair mans the guns. He feels comfortable not making the decisions and instead letting his sister do it for them. Though nowadays his shooting isn’t as good as it used to be thanks to all the experiments to him.

Once free they crash land, steal a ship and travel to meet Hunter and Wrecker. The whole adventure brings Crosshair very close to Omega who looks after him like Wrecker used to. He now protects her at all cost.

When they land, Omega is first to run and hug Hunter and Wrecker. The happy reunion is ruined by Crosshair as he also steps down off the ship. Too much betrayal has caused their relationship to splinter. It makes his heart sink

(The Return Season 3 ep 5) Back with the Batch and back to somewhat safe place. Crosshair tries to find his place back in the group again. But he knows Wrecker and Hunter don’t trust him at all. So he isolated himself from the group, looking to instead fix his shaking hand. The only one who’s close to him is still Omega. She urges him to talk to Hunter who has given him the cold shoulder.

When Echo arrives they realize they need to go to an imperial base to help unlock a datapad from Tantiss and free the clones. The only issue, this isn’t just any imperial base, this is The Outpost.

Wrecker is kind enough to give him his old armor back. He steps inside the Marauder and changes. Looking in the mirror he sees a hint of his old self again. The hope makes his heart stop for a second.

Walking outside brings back all the memories of Mayday, something that wrenches his heart.

He lashes out at Hunter throughout their entire time at the Outpost. It brings back old memories of when Crosshair would deny regressing, throw a tantrum, eventually break down and regress with Hunter.

The only thing is, Hunter is not being as kind as he used to be. Crosshair hasn’t exactly been kind to him and the rest of the Batch. So it’s all expected.

There’s small insults thrown here and there between Hunter and Crosshair. All with Omega and Echo trying to get the two to talk to one another, knowing that’s how it would fix everything between them.

When they enter the Outpost, the team works on the datapad while Crosshair slips away, looking through the outpost, remembering the last time he was there.

Out of the corner of his eye he spot a group of clone helmets and in the middle sits Mayday’s helmet. He immediately goes over and fixes the helmets, putting Maydays in the middle to honor him. A stray tear falls from his eye as he stares at the helmet. He quickly wipes it away, unaware Hunter had been watching him.

But slowly but surely Crosshair and Hunter get on each other nerves to the point of having an all out argument with one another. Hunter questions Crosshair’s loyalty to the squad and Crosshair just lashes out, saying things only to hurt Hunter.

Their argument is interrupted by a giant monster! (Of course) During the mission to get rid of this giant monster, Crosshair and Hunter work together for the first time in forever. Crosshair saves Hunter’s life by merely getting eaten himself.

After that they just sit in the snow, breathing heavy next to one another. They look over and silently there’s a difference in the air. All the anger all the heartache is gone. What’s left is what they were before, brothers, Caregiver and Little.

They walk back to the squad. Wrecker runs over and hugs the two together in a group hug like he used to do. Echo smiles at Omega saying “See? They always work it out. And this time Hunter’s not bleeding from one of Crosshair’s tantrums. I’d say it’s a win win.”

Once they start packing up to leave, Hunter and Crosshair get a moment to talk to one another. “Hunter, I…I thought I knew what I was getting into with the Empire. I thought I was being a good soldier.” Tears threaten to spill from his eyes. It’s all too much. Now that he’s in Hunter and the squad’s good side. He feels the need to regress once more.

Hunter steps up, walking over to Crosshair, “Nobody really understood what was happening back then.”

“I’ve done thing, I’ve made mistakes.” The tears that threatened to spill start falling as soon as he turns and looks at Hunter.

Hunter decides to clear the space between them. He brings Crosshair close and wrap him in a hug, something he hasn’t had in forever, “I have regrets too, Crosshair. All we can do is keep trying to be better. And who knows? There just might be hope for us yet. It’s okay my little sniper. You’re home now.”

Crosshair just cries and cries into Hunter’s shoulder. So much being built up over time that just finally being let out. After a moment Crosshair lifts his head and Hunter wipes the remaining tears away. “I already told the squad, tonight you and I are going to spend some quality time together. Sound good?” Crosshair nods, taking his hand and being led onto the ship.

The night feels like a dream to Crosshair. He’s finally able to fully regress and feel safe doing so. He cuddles close to Hunter and never leaves his side. With him, his old chewable necklace that getting pretty worn out.

(Infiltration s3 ep 6) Things remain pretty peaceful until a call from Rex comes through. The Batch are brought to give anymore information about Tantiss to Rex.

Crosshair meets Howzer again, who rightly so, doesn’t like him. Hunter sticking up for him brings a sense of warmth and happiness to him. His brothers truly accept him again.

But seeing the Assassin clone has Crosshair’s heart stop all together. This is bad, really bad. He fears not only for his own safety but mostly for his sister safety who the Empire desperately wants. After everything the two have been through together Crosshair couldn’t be without his big sister.

(Extraction s3 ep7) Running away from the assassin is a daunting task. This clone is good and Crosshair’s shaking hand isn’t helping. He still is useful but not as good as he hoped to be.

Once outside Crosshair check up on Omega, “you good?” “Un-huh.” “Got your crossbow?” “Yup.” “Sure you can carry those supplies?” “Yes.” “Stay close. It’s easy to get lost in this terrain.” Omega smiles but rolls her eyes, “You’re as bad as Hunter.” “Oh, I’m much worse.”

As they journey through the forest to get to the pick up location with Echo, Crosshair can sense the clone assassin is close. He turns to go alone, hoping to draw the assassin away from Omega.

The assassin seems almost mad at Crosshair for not being one of the assassins like himself. As the fight goes on, Crosshair is starting to slip up. The assassin hold his underwater and he struggles to breathe. But thankfully the rest of the team gets there to save Crosshair before he drowns or worse, falls down the giant water fall like the assassin did.

Hunter and Omega rush over as Crosshair coughs up water. Both the Caregiver and the Little are worried about him.

Finally they are about to be picked up when an old clone commander Wolffe tries to stop them. But after Rex’s speech, he has a change of heart. Crosshair notices how more clones, like Cody are beginning to question the order like all of them.

Once saved by Echo and heading to Padu, Wrecker and Omega begin to regress and play around the ship. And despite it all, Crosshair joins them, letting the worries of the missions and what happen tonight.

(Bad Territory s3 ep8) Hunter and Omega worry about Crosshair’s shaking hand. He tried to hide it from all the Caregivers and even Omega but everyone begins to notice it.

So while away on a mission Hunter instruct Omega to have Crosshair check it out. Sadly though it isn’t a medical issue. It’s because of the severe anxiety and PTSD he has since Tantiss.

Despite being against it at first, Crosshair follows Omega along and listens to his older sister as she teaches him how to meditate. At first he thinks it stupid and is about to walk away but she takes his hand in his.

With a deep breath he closes his eyes and focuses. And without him noticing, his hand stops shaking.

(The Harbinger s3 ep 9) Crosshair and Hunter work as the ultimate Dad team duo against Ventress who the don’t trust or want Omega to be around.

They work extremely well together. Despite getting their butts handed to them by Ventress they both see that their main priority is to keep Omega safe. That to them is what matters most.

In the end, Ventress warns them about Padu, saying it’s not safe. While it shouldn’t bother Crosshair, it eats away at him all night. Maybe they should leave? Maybe they should hide? He wakes Hunter up and explains his worries. “No use in staying up all night worry Cross, here. I’ll protect you and Omega tonight.”

It seems Crosshair was beat to Hunter’s bed by Omega who’s cuddle against his side. Old Crosshair would’ve been jealous. But now? Now he feels happy to have both of them around. He snuggles with the two. Happy to be protected by Hunter and happy to protect Omega.

(Point of No Return, s3 ep11) While Crosshair hasn’t been on Padu for as long as the others, he feels a bit sad to see it go. He sticks with Hunter, helping to load supplies onto the ship before the take off.

Just as they’re making their last trip BOOM! The Marauder, their home, explodes. Hunter, Omega and Crosshair run to the docks to find an unconscious and injured Wrecker. Crosshairs heart stops seeing his brother so injured.

But they’ve got bigger issues. They look to the skies and see an Imperial cruiser entering the airspace. He subconsciously goes closer to Omega, knowing that they’re here for her.

The three take off, trying to figure out a plan. Hunter suggests Crosshair stay with Omega while he finds a ship for them. Crosshair happily agrees, afraid of being away from Omega. The two run away, hiding with Wrecker’s unconscious body as AZ works on him.

Crosshair can see it in Omega’s eyes and on her face. She’s guilty. The people of the planet are being hurt and she feels as though she is to blame for it all. Crosshair wishes he could say something to reassure her it’s not her fault but he doesn’t say anything.

They watch as Hunter’s plan fails. He falls into the ocean. Crosshair grabs a view finder frantically and searches the ocean. His heart doesn’t start pumping again until he sees Hunter’s head pop up from the water. “He’s okay.” He says both to Omega and to himself.

Back inside Omega stops Crosshair and tells him she’s going to surrender herself. Crosshair is immediately against it, insisting they stick to Hunter’s plan. But Omega has made up her mind. She doesn’t want to see another suffer because of her.

Her plan is simple, hide a tracker on her and have Crosshair shoot a tracker on the ship. That way they can track her to Tantiss and they’ll be able to save the other clones, Crosshair is not confident on the mission. He doesn’t agree with it but Omega made her mind up. She’s doing it.

So when Omega surrenders herself they find her tracker, leaving it up to Crosshair to be the one to put the tracker on the ship.

Storm troopers are everywhere. With only seconds to shoot the tracker he’s attacked by troopers. He stops them and then takes his position again, but this time the ship is taking off.

He shoots and…he misses. The tracker lands in the ocean and the ship takes off with Omega with no way of tracking her at all.

Crosshair just watches the ship leave, in shock and in anguish. Tears fall from his face under his helmet as the ship gets small and small before disappearing from view. He failed them, he failed her.

How will be ever face Hunter and Wrecker who don’t know? How will be able to live with himself?

[cripple-culture-is]

hey, it's the anon who sent in this ask (https://cripple-culture-is.tumblr.com/post/726153288430583808/cripple-culture-is-feeling-like-an-npc-in-your-own) a while back. kind of a long update.

since I sent that ask things have only gotten worse. both short- and long-term memory deteriorated, the fatigue got worse, sleep was extremely erratic, I've been skipping meals (which is a pretty big thing; my appetite is huge).

I lost pretty much all hope. my mom, who is one stubborn woman, did her research and figured out that what the doctors were saying didn't add up. FOUR MONTHS AGO she made an appointment for me out of state to see a specialist for an hour and a half, for what she suspected the problem was. given I didn't think anyone could do anything at this point, I just went with it; if the specialist didn't know what was wrong, I was just going to give up and try to move on.

we get there yesterday. I spend most of the appointment very out of it, so the specialist and my mom do most of the talking, and at one point the specialist looks at me and slowly starts explaining what's been happening to me, why it's been happening, and what we can do to make it better

and I have that moment of 'oh. you... know what's wrong. you're not just... brushing me off? there's a reason for all this?' and I just start sobbing. full-on sobbing. three and a half long, confusing, painful years of nobody knowing why I was going through all of that and finally someone knows and can help me live.

I woke up today tired, as usual, but full of hope for the first time in months. and just

thank you for letting me rant in your inbox about a year ago, and thank you for your kind words

and to anyone reading this, I hope that you get your answers, your competent doctors, your mobility aids, your treatment plan- whatever you need for your life to be the best version of your life possible.

we're all going to make it. it might take years, but we're all going to make it. I promise.

Oh my gosh hi!! It's so good to hear from you again 😁 I'm glad you stuck around 🙂

I'm sorry that you were dealing with so much stuff. All of that sounds incredibly hard.

I'm really glad and happy that you were able to find answers! And I'm so glad you are doing better 😄 I hope your treatment plan continues to work for you, it's amazing when you find a doctor who listens and your symptoms are alleviated at least a little.

And of course 😊 Anytime. If you ever need to vent again, my inbox is always open. It may take me a little while to respond to it, but I will always respond. I'm glad my words have helped you, and I hope you continue to feel the way you do now 💙

[tonberry-yoda]

Hi , tonnberry may i ' ve request for final fantasy 😄 for Claude and Noctis with they married female s/o until they had children. I wonder how the two of them became a father to their children like what kind of activities?whether they can spare their time?, and how will they cope when their teenage son acts like a Brat ?

That's all from me , anyway i'm really like your blog don't forget to tag me in your update please!!!🥹🌹😩

Thank you so much for this , love your dear 😘

Cloud and Noctis as Fathers (f!reader)

notes - AHHH HI! Sorry this took so long, I've just been swamped with a ton of stuff, but I cleared out a bunch of requests and am more than happy to do this one for you! It's funny that I don't get a lot of requests even though my name is literally Tonberry lolol. Thanks for much for the request my dear! I hope you enjoy and have an amazing day <3 tag list - @cerezzzita (I remember you being interested in this one love <3), @kawaistrawberry21

CLOUD

he wasn't expecting to be a father when he was young

like being a father was the last thing on his mind

but after everything chaotic in his life, he finally decided to settle down and found the perfect partner, you!

only then was he fully prepared to become a father

you talked about it a lot and told Cloud that he would be a wonderful father

he thought you would be a wonderful mother, so after a while, you found that you were going to have a child! (or if you prefer to adopt, that would be super cute for the two of you)

at first, raising a child was very difficult

it didn't matter that Cloud had nearly fought god in his lifetime, raising a child had to be one of the most challenging things he ever faced

this also made him a little self concious

he was helping, but saw you doing a lot of the work

^ he would always step in though to help, no hesitation

his favorite thing was teaching his child how to grow into a lovely human

lots of playing and just being a kid, which neither you nor Cloud really had, so it meant a lot to be having that with a child of your own

lots of family adventures and traveling

for the first time in a long time, a smile hasn't left Cloud's face <3

NOCTIS

he would be TERRIFIED

he would be prepped, but terrified

you two talked about having a child, but even after talks, it was still scary

and you were a more natural mother, ready to help the child at any cost and already knew what to do

he just felt like some idiot in the back watching you

lets just say he spoiled you a little more than the baby because he felt bad for everything you had to do

he would still be a fun dad though

and the baby would have all their uncle chocobros to hang around

ignis teaches Noctis how to make food for the baby and through trial and error, he actually makes some pretty damn good food for the lil thing!

but having friends around makes raising the baby more fun, especially because you can trust them when you're too tired some days

Noctis though would love napping with the baby

^ you would walk into the kitchen to tell him that dinner's ready and find him napping with the baby on his chest and you definitely tear up and take TONS of pictures

he would be ecstatic, but he was more of a scared dad at first lol

he knew a baby would come eventually with him being king and all later, but he didn't know it would be such a hard thing

he's just thankful to you and his friends for being patient and helping out <3

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2023 @tonberry-yoda – do not repost or claim ANY of my work as your own! likes, reblogs, and comments are not only welcome, but appreciated

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[fraeuleintaka]

Interview with the AAIC Devs

This is the 58th post in the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Countdown: 23 days left until release!

Today's topic: an interview with the developers behind the Investigations Collection!

A few interviews have been released with producer Shunsuke Nishida and localisation director Janet Hsu (and the first including producer Kenichi Hashimoto as well) on the topic of the Investigations Collection and the AA series in general with some interesting revelations and information coming forth. I found three interviews on three different sites with some overlapping questions but also lots of different ones and I'm going to highlight the most interesting points (to me).

Development on the Investigations Collection began in 2022 (right after development for the AJ trilogy wrapped up) and they spent 3 whole months just working on the character sprites' graphics (as they knew fans wouldn't be satisfied with the product without putting in a significant amount of effort)

This is insane to think about considering how long they kept quiet about this! 2022! And most people at that time were thinking that any hope for an Investigations 2 localisation was delusional... So glad that it ended up happening! It also sounds incredible how they describe the amount of effort they went to for the HD sprites and updated graphics in general. They really went the extra mile(s) (ha!) to remake these two beautiful games as best as they could. So worth it!

Several people of the development team worked on the original games and they also asked other Capcom staff that worked on the original games for opinions and advice

This is good to hear! So they make sure that the enhancements, possible changes and localisation are all in spirit of how the games were originally meant to be. It's nice when they take care of the story and characters like this.

Replicating the feel of the original Investigations (and trilogy) was challenging (they tried to keep it as tonally consistent with I1 as possible but with 10 years inbetween the localisations slight differences are unavoidable) as well as keeping the complicated mysteries, threads and foreshadowing straight (they even created event timelines for their own reference), keeping things consistent and references straight is a big part of the process in general

I can imagine that 😄 I2 is about the most complex game in the series in the best possible way! And this sounds like they paid attention to every possible detail, nice! Love that they also wanted to make the 2nd one feel like the 1st one despite the long time between localisations, I hope it worked out. At least from what I've seen of the two first cases nothing feels jarring so that's promising.

Kay is JH's favourite character in Investigations and her added depth in I2 only makes her more likeable

Based opinion! I love Kay, she's my favourite assistant character in the series and her role in I2 is great. My favourite Investigations character is Shi-Long Lang and my favourite Investigations 2 character Sebastian Debeste (Eustace Winner).

They did not play the fan translation in order to create their own original localisation without outside influence

Understandable and probably the better way to do it instead of constantly having a different version in one's head. Though that'll likely mean there'll be no references to the fan translation which I'm a bit sad about.

There are cultural and grammatical challenges in localising AA to establish the right context and make the mysteries work, JH is particularly proud of the California rolls change

I honestly don't know what they mean with the California rolls thing. Maybe I'll know when I encounter it in the game. Apart from that I always love hearing about the localisation process and I hope that we'll get some blog posts from JH again about localising I2.

They didn't redo the Investigations localisation in any way, they only fixed typos and other glaring must-fixes

I think I prefer it this way. I don't know what they would even want to fix apart from typos and continuity corrections, I don't remember any major problems. Investigations' localisation is great the way it is.

• They redesigned the UI completely to account for larger screens and added on to the background visuals and other illustrations as necessary to extend them horizontally

The UI changes are obvious but I hadn't noticed that any of the visuals are extended in this way. Huh, neat, I'll have to check and compare them.

They gave no comment on further games for Miles or Investigations in general

They also didn't give any hints towards the Investigations Collection release though so this could mean anything. Maybe a sequel is already planned on for when the collection sells well...

JH just thinks of puns easily, the name finding process includes looking at the Japanese name to see what they were going for, brainstorming several names going in different directions and whittling down the list for the name that best fits the character (personality-wise) followed by a balance check at the end that all the names in a given game feel cohesive

That sounds like a very careful and extensive process to really make sure that the best possible name is chosen for a given character. Sure, if you can't think of the perfect name, it can't end up in the game but I'd really love to see the alternative names that were considered for some characters (like for Sebastian) and why they ended up choosing the one they did. That cohesiveness check is also interesting, I wonder if they ever changed a name because it didn't fit in with the others they'd chosen.

The growing number of AA fans was a deciding factor for releasing I2 now and they hope to increase the fanbase further, all the quality of life improvements are supposed to give the best possible experience for both old and new fans

As expected but still nice to have this confirmed. Why wouldn't they release it now? And as an old fan, from what I've seen, I'm more than happy with all of the improvements!

The HD redesign of the chibi characters was a massive undertaking (sometimes they thought they wouldn't finish in time) and they started from scratch on how to enhance them (exploring several options) as they're unique to Investigations and unprecedented

The more I hear about how much effort this entire redesign took, the more impressed I am. That they even did this is amazing. And just look at the result! All that effort was more than worth it!

Investigations is a unique take on AA not least because of Miles as the protagonist and his unique thoughts and developments guiding the narrative

Agreed! That's why the Investigations games are the best 😉 And why Miles is my favourite protagonist in the series, he's by far the most fun to play as!

When deciding on a name the level of pun appropriate for the character is important, if it's obvious or subtle, if the character is serious or funny

Makes sense and it's really noticeable. That's why we'll (sadly?) never have "The Adventures of Deid Mann". Though what counts as an appropriate name for a serious character in AA stretches the definition pretty far. I somewhat disagree on their chosen level of pun for Sebastian (and Ray aka Eddie), but if they think his name is serious enough for his serious arc in the later part of the game, it should also be serious enough for giving him a protagonist role in the next Investigations, right? Right?

The gameplay systems in Investigations (Logic, Mind Chess) reflect the nature of protagonist Miles Edgeworth

That's what I'm saying! Miles is just so epic that he has multiple unique mechanics to reflect his nature instead of one single gimmick like the others 😉

The most difficult part in localising is balancing the tone of the dialogue so that everyone can enjoy it, the fine-tuning of the words make or break the experience

Sounds pretty intense but only natural. You're basically re-writing the entire story so you have to make sure that not only is the meaning conveyed but that everything sounds natural in the language you're translating to. I've translated stuff before and it's noticably different from how you'd write it naturally in the other language. That doesn't work for a story. But the other localisations so far have been great so I'm positive that I2's will be as well.

A strong sense of how each character should sound keeps the characterization consistent while giving them a speaking style (including text scripting) that gels well with their personality and animations

The best thing is always when you can tell which character said which line just by the line alone. Distinct voices for all characters helps a lot in making them feel unique and bringing them to life in the story. The way they describe using speech patterns and how the text is delivered to convey characters' quirks and personality is exactly why AA characters are so memorable and why the games are so fun.

Miles is the most interesting character to write for because of all of his different eras, each version is a little different but still the same deep down (he's also one of JH's favourite characters)

Not surprising at all, Miles is one of the best characters in the entirety of AA after all and the most developed, too. That's why he's my most favourite 😊 He's so fascinating and despite his amount of screentime there's still always something new to explore about him!

I2 is one of the most thrilling localisations JH worked on being very happy about everyone's reaction to the announcement

It's not every day you can localise such an anticipated and sought after game so I totally get that. And the reaction was truly something - completely warranted! This is the only game I'm doing such a countdown for after all 😉

[vendetta-if]

Chapter 6 Part 1 Sneak Peek (Pt. 1)

Hey guys 👋 Time for the very first sneak peek at Chapter 6 Part 1. I still have one more sneak peek for Chapter 6 Part 1 that I will release as we get closer to the public update date on 22nd of April (GMT +8).

This sneak peek is a little unique because it's mostly written in text chat message format 😄 As some of you might already be aware, you'll be able to choose a group chat name for MC and the gang or input your own. Below is some snippet on the choices 😆

Chapter 6 Part 1 Early Access demo is now up on both Patreon and Ko-fi!

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The annoying sound cuts through the silence, anchoring you more and more to the waking world. Trying to block it is futile as it continues. After a few more times, you finally turn back around and reach for the source—your phone that is charged beside your bed. Unplugging the charger, you bring the phone close to your face, eyes squinted as you check the notification tray.

Oh, it's the group chat that you made last night, being active. Quickly opening your Whazzapp, you backread the chat.

Today [12:27 AM] You: "Hey guys, are you free to meet up tomorrow? Maybe around noon or so? I've got something important to share."

[02:01 AM] Santana: "I'm always available to work on the case. Just let me know the location like half an hour before at the least because I'll need some time to walk to the nearest subway station."

[09:05 AM] Rin: "I've cleared up my schedule for the day, so I hope it's for something urgent and important."

[10:03 AM] Skylar: "Sure! I'm free today. Where are we hanging out, gang?"

[10:10 AM] Skylar: "You know what, we should totally find a name for our newly-made group chat. Saying 'little investigation group' is kind of a mouthful. I've been brainstorming some names these past few minutes, and I think I've got a good one. How about 'Fabulous Four'?"

[10:12 AM] Rin: "I don't think it's a good name, but at least it's different enough to avoid copyright infringement."

[10:12 AM] Skylar: "Glad we're of the same mind."

[10:13 AM] Rin: "Same mind? I doubt that. I literally just told you that it's not a good name. I think it's a bit cheesy tbh."

[10:13 AM] Ash: "Jesus Christ, can you guys shut up for another half an hour or what? Some people are still asleep. Well, I was until I got woken up by all the buzzing."

[10:14 AM] Ash: "Also, 'Fabulous Four' is a stupid name. And can't you count? We're a five-people team now."

[10:14 AM] Skylar: "Wait, five? So, if you're the grumpy redhead I met yesterday, then who's the other person I've been talking to? I can only see your phone numbers."

[10:15 AM] Skylar: "And no problem. We'll be 'Fabulous Five' instead! The more the merrier."

[10:16 AM] Rin: "I'm not introducing myself over a group chat message. We'll do a proper introduction in person later on."

[10:16 AM] Skylar: "Fair enough. I'll see you later then!"

[10:17 AM] Ash: "Ngl, 'Fabulous Five' still sounds dumb."

[10:18 AM] Skylar: "Clearly, you're just a hater. Instead of casting the first stone, how about you try coming up with another name then?"

Well, it seems like Ash is ignoring Skylar because that's where the chat ends for now. Checking the time, you see that it's already 10:24 AM. Well, maybe it's time to reply to some of the messages in the chat before doing anything else. Plus, it's an excuse to stay in bed a little bit longer.

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Okay, next order of business, the group chat name that Skylar and Ash were arguing about. You kinda agree with Skylar that 'little investigation group' is far from the best or the catchiest name ever. Although, you're not really sure how you feel about ${sky_his} suggested name, 'Fabulous Five', right now. Maybe you have a better name in mind?

CHOICE

#I'll stick to 'Fabulous Five'. #'Elysium Cleanup Crew' #'The Vendetta Project' #'The Revengers' #'The Justiciars' #'Justice Squad Chat' #None of these.

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#I'll stick to 'Fabulous Five'.

After pondering more on the name Skylar suggested, you decide that it's actually good enough and you actually like it. It's growing on you in the past few minutes of contemplation. Tapping on ${sky_his} message, you reply:

EMOTIONAL MC [10:32 AM] You: "'Fabulous Five' actually sounds awesome. Let's go with that!"

STOIC MC [10:32 AM] You: "'Fabulous Five' is not so bad. Let's just go with that."

[10:32 AM] Skylar: "Hell yeah! I knew it! I knew it's an amazing and genius name."

[10:33 AM] Rin: "…"

You can practically feel Rin judging you through the screen just from the three dots.

SARCATIC MC [10:33 AM] You: "Okay, calling it 'genius' might be pushing it a bit too far. Let's dial it back a bit."

GENUINE MC[10:33 AM] You: "I wouldn't really use the word 'genius' per se…"

[10:34 AM] Skylar: "Aww… Alright. I still think it's a compliment tho."

You navigate to the group chat setting to change the group name to 'Fabulous Five' before going back to the group chat.

GENUINE MC [10:35 AM] You: "Okay, there. It's done."

[10:35 AM] Skylar: "Whoo 🎉🎉 We're officially 'Fabulous Five' now. No complaining 😉"

[10:36 AM] Ash: "Fuck! Fine…"

SARCASTIC MC [10:35 AM] You: "There. We're officially 'Fabulous Five' now. No complaining."

[10:35 AM] Skylar: "Whoo 🎉🎉 You hear that, you grump?"

[10:36 AM] Ash: "Fuck! Fine…"

Chuckling quietly to yourself, you lock your phone and get off the bed in one smooth movement.

[reinekes-fox]

Hi! 😄 I love your wips (especially Grey Swan - Birds of a Rose). 😄 I keep replaying it (almost always with the same choices 😅) and it's still just as awesome as the first time I played/read it. 😄 It's one of those stories which stays with you for a long time after you are done reading them (for me at least).😊 It's simply fantastic and I really like your story, so thank you for making this unique and very interesting story. 😄 I'm excited to read whatever happens next when the time comes. 😄

Awwww thank you Anon x3

I hope it wont get too dark to enjoy!

And what you can do in the next update?

Die! Feed some pigeons! Visit a church! Drink a nice coffee! Get chased by police. And many more.

[daedelweiss]

Hey there! I wanted to say i really love your Life Mission comic and every update is a joy, but your mental health should always come first no matter what. Im sorry some people are giving you a hard time even if they could be in good faith, but your readers will wait patiently until you feel like updating again ^^

This is also your reminder to drink some water if you havent! I hope youre having a good day /gen

~S

thank you for your patience and for caring 😄 one comment like that doesn't bother me too much but when multiple people start asking, it does get annoying because it makes me feel like i'm just some vending machine that can crank out content immediately.

glad to know most of you guys are sweet and patient about it~