#that was a tangent and a half

[noodles-and-tea]

☀️🌻✨

[a-scary-lack-of-common-sense]

I cannot wait for this Stan to reconnect with his Ford.

I still haven't figured out HOW exactly they'll meet yet, but I do think that Ford would ATTACH himself to Stanley and talk his ears off forever when they eventually get comfortable :] and Stanley would listen because HOLY SHIT, THAT'S HIS BRO HE HASN'T SEEN FOR 40-ISH YEARS, HE MISSED HIS VOICE. Nonstop certified Yapper & Listener relationship <3

Stanley looks dead faced because of his ingrained poker face, but he's thouroughly enjoying it, even if sometimes he has no idea what the fuck Ford is saying. He never interrupts him though, since he knows people usually ignore or interrupt him mid-talk already. So sometimes Stan gets stuck in awkward situations where he has to leave or do stuff, but also doesn't have it in his heart to stop Ford and extract himself out of a (one-sided) conversation.

[elbdot]

Ooooo. Alola disliking Mega evolutions but Haru and Guzma being okay with Dyna-/Gigantamaxing is so fun take

My understanding of pokemon lore and gimmick mechanisms are vague at the best, but honestly... If we remove the increase of size, what is the difference between mega evolutions and gigantamaxing?

Is Alolans issues with megas based on how it "forces" a physical change and therefore potentially painful for the pokemon? Gigantamaxing does the exact same thing or even "worse" changes (in my personal opinion: mega vs dynamax gengar)

Is their issue about mega evolution making the pokemon more violent? Dynamax raids and a huge part of the Galar story line proofs that dynamaxing does the exact same thing. One could even say it is even more dangerous since it can not be predicted/controlled without modern science.

Is it because Megas are based on "mystery energy"? Again... Dynamaxing...

So either there is history between Galos and Alola that has lead to huge bias or Alolans just like Galar's culture more due the similarities it shares with their own (the Galar Legue being quite similar to Alola's Island Challenge but with a big stadium fight at the end)

As said... I probably forgetting some lore that explains this all (outside the multiverse and Alola being older region than Galar, ergo could not comment about Dynamaxing in their pokedex) but I am really interested to see how the boys will justify their stand on dyna-/gigantamaxing IF you decide to take the story there.

I postponed answering this ask to THIS WEEK since my reply would've been quite spoilery for todays update

PERSONALLY I like to think that Guzma and Hau *ahem, excuse my strong language* are talking out of their asses and don't actually know much about Dynamaxing/Gigantamaxing and especially not the problems Galar is facing due to the unstable energies causing Pokemon to randomly turn gigantic in the wild.

If they were more informed about it, I think they'd be far more critical of it, since you are correct: Dynamaxing causes FAR more damage and is an active threat in the region, unlike mega evolution, which is a state that doesn't randomly happen and CAN be controlled.

But Hau and Guzma literally only know Dynamaxing from watching the League matches on TV - and with Galar hosting one of the biggest and most reputable Leagues in the world, how could there POSSIBLY be anything wrong with Gigantamaxing, riiiight?

It's the typical scenario we're all too familiar with of knowing a little bit but thinking we know everything about something without actually having done much research on the topic.

[thelonelyshore-if]

somebody tell me that each individual choice doesn't need its own 100+ word response plus an occasional additional branch with its own 4 choices...somebody stop me...

[maraudersidk]

???: i bet weasley only got the job cuz he slept with him ugh

Percy: *slept with him after he got the job* how ridiculous i would never😒

[silver-tangent]

Head-canons that just make sense:

Gordon Freeman paid for his doctorate through military service.

That’s how he got into Black Mesa.

That’s why he was the guy they put in the experimental suit.

That’s why he was the guy in the test chamber

That’s why he was so skilled with guns

That’s how he survived Black Mesa

[aroaceleovaldez]

Hi i've read some posts of you about Tsats and it seems like you didn't like the book.

Honestly i'm with you in this 'cause i find it problematic on so many levels (characterizations, inconsistencies, ableism) but apparently there's gonna be a sequel???? What do you think about it?

i think i can pretty concisely summarize my thoughts about the sequel with:

Longer version: It just feels wholly unnecessary. There's no continuation to use for a sequel, really. The first TSATS was unnecessary to begin with but it was so focused on leaving no stone unturned that it functionally left no loose ends to tie up. There's just nowhere to go with it unless they do even MORE retconning and warping characters OOC to string some kind of plot out of, but even that wouldn't reasonably give them enough to make a full novel's worth of plot out of anyways, which means if this sequel is novel-length like the last then it will drag on SO. MUCH. TSATS1 already had horrible pacing problems. There's no way this won't be worse.

[saucypankakes]

Thinking about how Suzanne Collins writes romance in The Hunger Games along the lines of the soulmate myth where two halves of a whole complete one another

[cimonim-toasty]

A concept for consideration: fae blood, due to a high concentration of magic, has been used for powerful potions and such in the past. It has also been noted to expedite floral growth.

It can I wonder if I could write something about fae blood (minutely) helping Briar Valley recover from the Silver Owl’s war? From death comes life, and all of that.

[cheebuss]

Please sir, may we have some more blonde Harvey Dent?

Yes or no also I want to say again that I love your artwork!

(me over a month later) order coming right up!!!

[lunar-inkclipse]

One exam down, two to go before finals, but I'm tired and worried about how I did so Murdle Become Human fluffy headcanons be upon ye!! Gonna envision happy, fluffy things to help calm the soul you feel me. the only thing crashing is Logico's software not me!!!!!!

After deviating, Logico picks up a fair assortment of hobbies (especially puzzles and cooking, things he does with assistance from his more analytical programs and just on his own), but the first one he really took to was reading. Not just downloading books in minutes, if not seconds, and having their entire wordcount logged in his memory, no. Really reading, borrowing Irratino's wide collection of paperbacks, processing each word and sentence one at a time, feeling paper underneath his fingers and smoothly sliding one of Irratino's many assorted bookmarks at the start of a new chapter and closing it with a soft thud. Before he really figures out sleep (aka, being in stasis while sharing a bed with Irratino), he whittled away hours while Irratino slept by sitting in the arm chair next to his bed, finger underneath the words he read to keep him from reading too fast as he works through everything from high brow classics to cheesy romance to mysteries (ofc by our girl Obsidian) to adventure. I think he likes classics the most- He likes the way they act as a time capsule to the past. It sparks his imagination on what it would be like so long ago, with technology so primitive.

I feel like in this AU, Irratino is actually rather suave in his attempts to flirt with Logico- The only problem is, he is using his flirting on the worlds most oblivious man. He'll be like "It's rather hot in here, isn't it?" and undo the top button or two on his shirt, leaning forward slightly, and Logico just says "It's exactly 72 degrees Fahrenheit, typically regarded as an optimal room temperature. If you are uncomfortable, I can adjust the thermostat." The thing is, Logico understands flirting and romance in the same way he understands everything else emotional- In a vague, abstract way, more of concepts than anything, especially at first. He can detect signs of attraction- Dilated pupils, elevated heart rate, sweaty palms- But it doesn't make logical sense Irratino would like him like that, so he rules that out as an option. Until, of course, he accepts the inherent irrationality of romance and fondness.

Expanding off that last point, it's absolutely adorable when Logico does not only start to get Irratino is flirting with him (Sure, he can't blush, but he sure as hell can act bashful by hiding his face or tugging on his tie or fidgeting. It's adorable, really, seeing six feet of a perfectly constructed hunter turn shy and awkward), he starts to reciprocate. Does he have any rizz, as the kids say? Absolutely not. He's completely going in blind and using the worst pickup lines and fumbling so bad. But the authenticity is what is endearing. And eventually, he settles into complements and banter with an enamored soft smile.

And expanding off the point above, Logico's learning how to love with Irratino, including how to express it. The easiest way for him to show his love is to just be there with Irratino however he can be- Helping him, listening to him, just sharing space and energy. It takes time for him to really warm up to verbalizing affection (At first, because that would be admitting he feels when he's not supposed to, and then because he's not sure how to vocalize something he feels so deeply and strongly). He wasn't built to be held or loved, either, so he's a bit self conscious about hugs and other physical affections. So he does everything he can to help care for Irratino in whatever way he can. (Irratino shows his affection rather prominently with words and gestures and touch, opposite to Logico's more subtle conveyances, but he's quite assured in Logico's care. It shows in a thousand little ways)

I will say though, an exception to this rule is kissing, from a hello/goodbye peck on the cheek, a playful kiss on the knuckles, a slower kiss on the lips, whatever the mood calls for. Logico and Irratino are both rather fond of that display of affection for different reasons. For Irratino, it's because he's a sap, he adores the way it makes Logico get bashful as he processes, and it just feels nice, plain and simple. For Logico, it's a sense of closeness due to the romantic, human intimacy of the reaction, but just like Connor in the DBH canon, Logico can also pick up data with his mouth. (Look, can I really have a Connor stand in without that?) So yes, not only with Logico occasionally put evidence to his lips to get information (Look, it's a very funny mental image of android Logico, scruffy with RBF and 6'0 and built ford tough pulling Connor's evidence analysis). Anyways, all this to say that kissing would provide information on Irratino, from last meal to his mood to his health. It's a way for him to check in, y'know?

Cuddling Logico is...interesting, to say the least. He was built to take a beating and put up a fight. Six feet tall and every inch is made of carbon fiber, plastics, and metals. Does that deter Irratino? Nope! Sure, Logico has none of the give of a human partner, synthetic skin only having a hint of pliancy and softness, but that's fine. Irratino just tosses an arm and a leg over him and, if he does want to rest his head on Logico, puts a thin between his head and Logico's body- Hey, there are some perks to your boyfriend not being able to have pins and needles in his arm if you sleep on it. Plus, Irratino can faintly feel the mechanical hum of all of Logico's components, and it's rather soothing in how it's almost like a heartbeat.

In the same vein, Logico is very strong in more ways than one. Not only is he strong enough to take quite a few hits (cue metal pipe falling sound effect), he's strong enough to do quite a bit of heavy lifting- Which includes one esoteric inspector, of course! Does he run into situations where he needs to carry Irratino often? Well. Logico knows that Irratino is faking having fallen asleep on the couch, but he knows Irratino surely knows so he lets the charade give him an excuse to tuck him into bed.

Logico has absolutely tried to subconsciously interface with Irratino, more than once. (Interfacing is a form of android to android communication, where they transfer memories and information through touch) The first time, he didn't even realize he was doing it- He was just recounting a memory to Irratino and then Irratino asked why the synthetic skin on his hand was gone and revealing his chassis. Even before he deviated, it seems he wanted to share that connection with Irratino and let him into his mind <3

Y'all know how Connor likes dogs??? Well, Logico is rather fond of cats. Idk if Irratino has one or if there's just the Institute Cat everyone cares for, but Logico is very, very fond of his eventual feline friend. I think even before he deviated, he was at the institute and the cat just sat in his lap and Logico was just like "well, it would be rude to move." even if it wasn't very productive. Also said cat is either the most orange cat to ever be seen or a tuxedo.

Logico has rather complicated feelings about the Marot (Thanks, Amethyst/MORIARTY. Irratino called him "my dear" once as a pet name, not knowing Amethyst used that too, only for Logico to stiffen and his LED to flash red. Irratino never used it again). He's unsure of how much stake he puts into them- It seems like nonsense, but apparently it had been influencing him for so long without him realizing, so to discount it entirely just feels too complicated. But it turns out Logico is rather fond of stargazing- He may not find messages in the constellations in the same way Irratino can, but he likes being under the stars with Irratino, cataloguing constellations in his head and listening to Irratino talk.

[purpleshadow-star]

Here's a reminder that Frank does not have adhd or dyslexia like most demigods, so he was stuck on the Argo II with at least five to six other teenagers with adhd at all times. I wonder what that was like for him...

[oifaaa]

No clue on ur policy on cursing but if you do not like it pls delete this ask and I’m sorry I cursed but the concept was so funny.

Batfam au where Damian accidentally ends in the past (by himself or if any of his siblings join is optional) and needs to quickly stop himself before calling Bruce, Father.

So on a slip up, he accidentally calls him Fuckboy instead, and has to continually use it.

I see this going one of two ways depending on how old Bruce is - if it's teenage angsty Bruce then there will be a fight which will result in Bruce getting his ass kicked bc teenage Bruce was just constantly looking for a fight but couldn't hope to win against Damian - if its Bruce post training/ early batman Bruce then he will recognise that Damian looks a mini talia and realise this kid is his son or maybe a younger sibling of talias either way calling him a fuckboy is definitely deserved

[literatebly]

Love the way you're running out of life (T+; 1,352)

Draco Malfoy / Harry Potter

Read here on AO3

Part of DCC Holiday Exchange, written for the loveliest @bicholsdrarrysideblog 😚

Tags:

Werewolf Draco Malfoy, Angst, Creature Fic, Obsession, Light Stalking

Summary:

Potter smells of pure magic, and Draco is teetering on the edge of sanity

A lil snippet:

The Forbidden Forest. Stonehenge. Dragons and thestrals and the Whomping Willow.  That is what Potter smells like. Like frozen pine sap. Like heated metal. Like every phase of the moon.  And it calls to Draco — to his bones, to his blood, to his essence. The call is a million hooks pulling him apart, towards something that isn’t there — or is there, sometimes, when Draco is subjected to existing in the same space as Potter. The scent of him is almost corporeal, then, as it always is on the mornings after a full moon. 

[starfiresky]

*when school is kicking your trash*

[ruskatuskapuskasapuska]

"I'll only buy/preorder expensive figurines when they're from my somewhat niche interests" I said. "It's not like that happens too often" I said.