#the only thing stopping me is the actual act of cooking that much haha

[winterthur]

Yo idk what it is but I’ve been SO hungry the past couple days. I just had dinner and I’m considering making a whole nother portion

[lukkabloom]

Fun facts abt residents according to Ikevamp Radio (ヴァンなま) Part 3

Continuing down the line with episodes 8-10!! These are getting longer bc it's getting more and more chaotic and funny

Episode 8: Makki and Morishi in Vincent and Sebas cosplay!!!!

Morishi (referring to Makki’s amazing cosplay) “I can’t destroy the atmosphere of the game (so I have to look good)… well I kinda already did (destroy it) but…” (the 2nd sentences refers to the fact he says weird things in his “I love yu” segment)

Another thing the two did that was cute—Morishi: does driving motion w/his hands Makki: “You don't see taxi drivers so handsome like you. I would be your customer anytime”

Morishi: “Maybe I should become a driver? Haha”

Also!! Makki: “Is Vincent cute?" Morishi: “Yes, Vincent’s cute. Makki’s cute too”

“I love yu” segment coming up!! Sebas starts out by saying “Sigh. Baths are really nice. It’s so nice that I can forget about the fact that I wasn’t nominated in the ever-so popular Ikemen series election (this was during the Ikemen election of 2018)

Also when Vincent enters the bath, Sebas is like “well, well. If it isn’t Master Vincent, whose route was just released and is gaining popularity by the minute.” (This episode celebrated Vincent’s jp route release) and then continues “Congratulations on your route release” to which Vincent’s confused. And then Sebas coughs and says “please don’t mind me”

Vincent likes oden, thanks Sebas for always cooking delicious food

Sebas stops breathing for a sec, then says “Ugh! As expected of a route-released character. So bright!”

Vincent’s worried abt Sebas’s weird attitude, Sebas reassures him that everything’s fine

The two bathe together so much now that it’s almost like a routine

MC is sick in this episode? Sebas brought her okayu (porridge), she happily accepted

Vincent wants to make her porridge as well, asking Sebas if he should put ginger, tabasco, or habanero to warm up her body. Sebas says “she will probably explode if you do that”

Saddened, Vincent proposes to peel apples, Sebas answers “Nononononono. It’s dangerous.”

Vincent: “It’ll be fine. I’ve actually gotten better at cooking. I can make scrambled eggs now”

Theo used to look after Vincent when he’s gotten sick

Sebas gave Vincent chocolates for valentine’s?? It was chocolate in the shape of a sunflower bouquet??? (how is that possible to make???) For Napoleon, Sebas gave him chocolate in a shape of a horse, Leo was given a chocolate in a shape of cigarettes (that’s kinda funny bc in Japan there are these snacks called Choco Cigarettes which are basically that)

Sebas gave Isaac apple-shaped chocolates, who, according to Sebas, made a weird face upon receiving it

Vincent’s in awe, reaffirming his theory that Sebas can do anything

So Sebas confirms that he only gave the gifts to the residents nominated for the Ikemen series popularity poll (Napo, Leo, Isaac, and Vincent—idk who the last person is) and wishes luck to Vincent (Vincent’s just confused but is like “I’ll do my best, I guess?”)

A new segment of the show called “van Gogh and Sebas and sometimes you!!” Where the viewers can vote on the situation they’d like to be in, and Morishi and Makki will act it out as Vincent and Sebas. The chosen situation was “where you are feeling down, and Vincent and Sebas try to make you laugh by doing funny things” and OMG the things they do are FUNNY AS HECK (aka very ooc), they just scream “yeaaaaaahhhhh!!!”

In the script they were given it literally just says “YEAAAAHHHHH!!!” and everything else was adlib

So next up in the “van Gogh’s drawing section” instead of drawing, they made paper-clay dolls of their characters and… well it was interesting to say the least. I recommend just watching the livestream itself for the experience

The two asked the audience if they even wanted the paper-clay dolls, and they were surprised by the “yes”s 

Anyways my fav segment!!! “Can you tell me… your name?” This one was even funnier by the fact that the camera continued to be focused on the Vincent and Sebas clay dolls while the two said their amazing lines. Well, it was supposed to be like that but there were so many voices of laughter and the two VAs couldn’t take it seriously so the camera zoomed out to their faces

Vincent’s line was “The wind here’s a bit too cool, so come here.” Most were serious names, but the last one was “Sebas, the wind here’s a bit too cool, so come here,” and Morishi just entered into the camera frame (it was zoomed into Makki while he was saying his lines)

Sebas’s chosen line was “Woosh! I have seen the inside of your skirt! (しゃっ！スカートの中いただきました)” (idk even know how to translate it, basically Sebas saw your undies from under your skirt when the wind blew too hard) the facial expression Morishi has while saying this line is so funny

There was “Yoshihiko, woosh! I have seen the inside of your skirt!” Makki replies, “I don’t wear one lol”

Episode 9: feat. Leonardo’s VA Tsuda Kenjiro once again once more

Tsuda stumbled on his line when introducing himself. He went “Leonar—aahhhhh” (he was trying to say something like "The voice of Leonardo da Vinci, Tsuda Kenjiro or smth")

They did a poll bc they were curious on the ages of the audience (0.8% were elementary schoolers, 3.3% middle school, 4.6% high, 13.3% college/university, 78% adult/workers) they think the children are watching by themselves, not w/their parents/guardians (they need to make the show available for all ages)

Very random but there’s a segment (that I never talk abt that’s been existing since the 1st episode) called “Motivation! Energy! Suzuki!” (やる気！元気！鈴木！) where a self-proclaimed low-level Cybird employee Suzuki-san introduces events and gachas happening @ the time of the livestream (you can tell why I skip this section. It doesn’t really apply now) Anyways, so she uses her phone during this segment so the VAs can pull on gachas and listen to voice lines in featured cards, and when her phone went back to her lock screen (accidentally) it showed Mozart’s drawing of Vincent from Vincent’s pre-route release and I thought it was neat

So to the thermae skit!!! This is probably one of my fav thermae skit episodes bc it’s so chaotic

Just like usual, Leo and Sebas sing the song whenever they are a part of the thermae episode (the same song from episodes 1 & 3)

Vincent notices that Leo and Sebas are acting a bit weird, the two join Vincent in the bath to talk about it

Leo asks what Vincent thinks of when he says “spring,” Vincent says that spring reminds him of cherry blossoms and he loves them

Leo thinks of the word “farewell” when thinking of spring, then tells Vincent that he has something to inform him

Leo’s planning to leave the mansion, Vincent’s confused asks him if he fought w/Comte

Sebas urges Vincent to be calm and let Leo continue. Leo describes that has a life-long dream of wanting to be a basketball player (I’m not even sure if basketball even exists during this time??)

Vincent is confused, but Leo continues “I know it’s not like me to say that. Besides, no one has ever heard of a basketball player who's a vampire. So I tried to give up. But nothing I do will let me forget about it!” 

Vincent: “Forget about what?”

Leo: “The sound of a basketball bouncing off the floor!” (Sebas: “dun, dun, dun, dun, dun" <- that's the sound of a basketball hitting the floor) Leo: “It’s almost as if god is telling me to not give up on my real dream”  (Sebas: “dun, dun, dun, dun, dun. Ando-sensei, I want to play basketball.  [←What reference is this idk] dun, dun, dun, dun, dun")

Leo: “So I’ve finally made up my mind. I’ve decided to leave the mansion and go to the Americas.”

Vincent is confused, and during this time, Sebas starts “I’m sorry to interrupt while you are deep in thought, but I also have something to tell you, Master Vincent”

Vincent: “Wait, you’re not going to say that you’ll be leaving the mansion too, right?”

Sebas: “It’s exactly that.” Vincent: “N-no way.”

(So apparently Sebas has been working in the mansion for 3 years?? I’m guessing MC is here rn so… idk more new info ig)

Sebas: “I’ve been really wondering what it means to come face-to-face with others… And my conclusion has led me to… wrestling.” (Vincent's confused even more)

Sebas: “In the sport called wrestling, you face an opponent without any gear. It is the ultimate definition of coming face-to-face (literally) with other’s bodies.”

(IT JUST GETS FUNNIER FROM HERE) 

Leo: “The two of us, in 2020, desire to compete in the Olympics held in Japan.” Sebas: “I believe my goal is to shoulder the Japanese flag (日の丸).”

Leo & Sebas: “(Master) Vincent. The two of us will be leaving this mansion!”

Vincent: “So… you’ve already made your decision. Then, I can’t stop you. Honestly, I’m a little—no. I’ll miss you a lot. I thought of you two like family.”

Leo & Sebas: “F-family…”

Vincent: “But! I shouldn’t do anything like stopping you from achieving your dreams, right? I-I’ll be watching over the two of—”

Sebas: “Ahhh! Stop!”

Vincent: “... ‘Stop?’”

Sebas: “My chest is hurting so much, I can’t continue doing this! Master Leonardo!”

Leo: “Ooooii, Sebas! Do it properly til the very end....”

Leo reveals that April 1st that’s coming up soon, aka, April Fool’s and everything that they stated previously was a lie. Sebas apologizes, willing to do anything to seek forgiveness from Vincent

Vincent is relieved, saying he can’t be angry at the two bc the happiness he feels from being able to spend more time w/the two overpowers the feeling of anger.

Sebas says phrases like “viewers” and “broadcast” confusing Vincent, but Leo tells him not to worry since it’s Sebas’s usual “meta-fictional expression/breaking the 4th wall”

Afterwards, Vincent says “I forgot to tell you two something. Actually, I’m not a big fan of baths because they’re too hot.”

Leo & Sebas: “EEEEHhhhhhhh!!”

Vincent: “It's a lie. Sorry. I wanted to tell one. Haha. To be honest, I really like baths!”

(I can’t believe I translated almost the whole skit that took so much time. I hope I don’t do that again... I will do it again)

“Can you tell me… your name?” segment comin up!!! Dang Leo’s line “Come here, closer.” his VA has such a good voice I’m swooning

Sebas’s line “Do you want to eat dried squid (atarime)?” Is just so random?? Like usually his lines are funny but at least related to the season or holiday at the time of the broadcast, but you can literally eat dried squid any time of year.

Anyways onto the names being called. There was “Atarime, do you want to eat dried squid?” and “Makki, do you want to eat dried squid?” w/Makki quietly replying “yes, yes.” There was also Tsuda-san and oyaji (dad).

Episode 10: for the first time in this radio the VAs are doing it in front of an audience

(Idk why this link looks a bit weird)

They do this episode in their cosplay which looks amazing as usual

Morishi had Vincent’s Drama CD, and wanted both Vincent and Makki to sign it, addressed to him. Also wanted Makki to draw both Morishi and Makki’s face on it (Makki did all that)

Makki said that Morishi is slowly eating at Sebas's character (basically Sebas turning into Morishi himself)

The return of the “van Gogh and Sebas and something you!!” segment!!! Lmao all the situation descriptions are so long. The chosen situation was “Protecting you from a suddenly-appearing enemy. However, Vincent and Sebas can’t decide who will hold them back, instead arguing against each other” One of the choices was the one they did last time, and Makki was like “pls don’t choose that one” (the one where they try to make you laugh)

Vincent: “We can’t hold them back. Let’s divide the work. One of us will take her (MC) and run away while the other holds back the opponent.”

Sebas: “A very smart decision. In that case, Master Vincent, I’ll leave everything to you here.” takes you away

Vincent: “Eh? Sebas? Isn’t it typically the opposite?”  Sebas: “Eh?”  Vincent: “It looks like we need to have a discussion”

Vincent: “Hey, strong opponent,”  Sebas & Vincent: “wait a moment!”

Vincent’s reasons as to why Sebas should stay is bc Sebas can do anything, so he should be able to hold back the enemy.

Sebas: “Master Vincent, you have more hit points (hp) than me” (since when was this a RPG??)

Vincent: “But above my hp, it says I’m poisoned”   Sebas: “but you only lose 1 health for each poison damage. I’m paralyzed, so—” Vincent: “You’re paralyzed?” Sebas: “and I’m cursed, so I should get away first”

Vincent: “But see, I don’t have any gear equipped.” Sebas: points to Vincent's scarf “But you have your scarf”

Vincent: points to Sebas’s vest “But this jacket here—it gives 100 defense, right?”   Sebas: “I got it. I’ll just take it off” Sebas takes off his outer jacket

Vincent: “Wait, Sebas…”  Sebas: “And then, finally—” Vincent: grabs Sebas's inner jacket “you’re wearing two jackets?”

The discussion was going nowhere, so they decided to end with rock-paper-scissors. Sebas won against Vincent. Vincent: “Sebas escaped, but I’ll do anything for her.” (he says this thrice, showing how salty he is)

Makki said this happens in a parallel world, different from the typical ikevamp period

Thermae episode coming up!! Aka they become idols!!

MC looked tired recently, from overworking and stress, so Sebas came up with an ultimate plan named “I want to make her happy! So we will become idols!”

Vincent doesn’t know what an idol is, Sebas describes it as someone who can sing and dance and make others happy. Vincent’s not sure if they can be something as amazing as that

Sebas: “With your pretty face, dignified personality, and angelic smile, you have all the attributes of an idol”

Vincent: “Sebas too, works hard all the time, and both your personality and appearance is very cool.” Sebas: “thank you for the compliment. Recently, I’ve been feeling that one of my charm points, my coolness, has been challenged.” (It's prob bc you're so weird in these skits, Sebas!!)

Sebas creates rules to become an idol. “Rule #1: an idol’s introduction must be catchy!” Vincent can’t think of one on the spot, so Sebas pre-made one for him. 

Sebas: “Hii! I come from Japan. I’m known as Sebas, aka Sebastian. My job as a butler is always done in a relaxed manner—” Vincent: “Relaxed!” Sebas: “controlling everyone with a cool stare—” Vincent: “Control!” Sebas: “I always understand my position. I keep my emotions in check—” Vincent: “Check!” (Vincent’s chanting Sebas’s words btw) Sebas: “But for tonight, I can express my feelings.”

Anyways it’s Vincent’s turn. Vincent: "Hai! From Groot Zundert, I’m everyone’s angel, Vincent! My hair texture is fluffy!” Sebas: “fluffy!” (Sebas is chanting now) Vincent: “My mood is fluffy!”   Sebas: “fluffy!”  Vincent: “I want to surround you fluffily (?), help you relax with my angelic aura! But… (he suddenly gets serious) don’t forget that I’m actually a man.”

(Both Sebas & Vincent’s lines are supposed to rhyme but my tiny brain doesn’t form great words to do that so you’ll get the literal translation here :PP)

Vincent says he’s embarrassed from doing that, and feels his face getting hot. Sebas says they should get going to the next page of the idol adventure

Vincent’s like “We’re striving to be idols, right? By the time we get there, I feel like she will have recovered…” Sebas: “...” Vincent: “You didn’t realize that, Sebas? You must really like her…” Sebas: “It seems like it…”

They decide to visit her instead after the bath to make her feel better and help her improve

Also I really wasn’t expecting so many ppl to be interested in this??? Anyways I finished all the episodes so as I promised the next parts will be coming out in the next two days :))

[clara-maybe-ontheroad]

Sand/Ray/Mew/Top on knowing who you are and what you want (Only Friends ep 3)

I watched the 3rd episode of Only Friends tonight and I have a lot of feelings about how Sand, Ray, Mew and Top represent different aspects of knowing who you are and what you want... So it isn't proper meta but here are some random thoughts :

I really appreciate Ray being unapologetic about being into Sand on some level, even if it isn't romantic, he's so forward about wanting to drive him home, spend time with him, listen to him play and sing, eat the food he cooked ... and sleeping together again obviously, but I think it's how honest he is about wanting to be around Sand that makes it hard for Sand to resist him. And that makes it hurt so much more when Ray just as openly prioritizes someone else (Mew) over Sand.

But even then, I think Ray's earnest feelings are going to be very attractive to Sand. Ray is genuine in his feelings for Sand and doesn't hesitate to pursue him, and maybe Sand is going to wish him to stop being so self-loathing and go for what he loves because he deserves it. I'm not saying it will happen, but I could see a world in which Sand somewhat encourages Ray to go after Mew, especially since he clearly doesn't care much for Top.

What's that about by the way, what's the history between Sand and Top ? I absolutely love Sand scratching his temple while showing his middle finger to Top after they've made eye contact, and Top's immediate reaction to criticize Sand's band being there is a very good way to make it clear to us that they've had beef. They could be ex lovers, but I don't get that vibe actually, I feel like their dislike for each other runs deeper and is probably more meaningful than that.

As an aside, Khaotung/Ray's flirtatious eyes at Sand in this episode are God-tier, he is SO FUCKING GOOD at looking at him through his eyelashes in a way that feels both slightly submissive and in complete control. He's a cute sexy cat and he knows it, and First/Sand is doing such a good job at being slightly disarmed, attracted to him, slightly flirt back but yet playing it cool and holding back from feeding it too much haha. They act like Ray is so excited to see Sand and want to jump on him at all times and Sand is afraid of getting burned but finds Ray to endearing to resist, and it's delicious to watch

I'm talking about these eyes and these smiles and these eyes and smiles (thank you @justme-1723 and @intolove). I'm absolutely not over them.

The way Ray asks Sand if he's going to charge him for their night together somehow feels so different to Boston telling Nick he's updated their relationship to being a regular. Between Ray and Sand, it feels more like an expression of Ray's slight vulnerability, his being used to having to spend money on people for them to stick around, and a reflection of their teasing relationship where their banter is largely based on calling each other jerks.

Plus Ray telling him their night was priceless anyway was such a smooooootth line haha, slightly corny but definitely efficient. Could almost distract you from the fact that he's deflecting on Sand's joke that he should see a therapist.

Sand's comments throughout the episode that Ray should see a therapist remind me of the way I've seen people try to joke around some topics to bring them up to a friend or lover, because they actually thing they need help but aren't in a position to straight up communicate that. Sand is acutely aware that Ray is messed up and that his issues are above his paygrade, and I respect him for that.

Everyone in the friend group is excited when Ray mentions talking to his dad about the pool party being thrown for PR, I assume because that means he might pay for it. No one is excited at Ray picking the band or even seems to know he's that into music as well. Aouch

Top and Mew's silent disco date felt very random in this episode, like there was little context for it except to say that they do go on dates ? It's a good opportunity to show through that dude Beam hitting on Top that Top has actually not engaged with his former hook ups since going out with Mew, but also that he won't outright say he's dating Mew if there is not benefit for him to say so. Mew's reaction is also very telling of the fact that he knows Top's history of sleeping around, can be secure in himself very well and that he won't give in to feeling like he's lucky to have Top's attention.

Edit : maybe this scene is more interesting than I thought, thank you to @chickenstrangers and @ranchthoughts for pointing out here the metaphor of everyone being in different headspaces within the same relationship. Maybe I'd push it even more to say they're not really listening to each other, they think they're dancing to the same beat while they don't actually know what music the other person has in mind.

Though really this scene just feels like it was made to get Top to say "I wanna be a hero but a villain is my role" while Mew looks at him like yes to both

Jennie's boyfriend the bartender is the one to point out Ray's alcohol problem now, I guess you need at least one per episode !

Sand pointing out all the roles he fills for Ray really highlights how lonely Ray is, and how close Sand is to acting like a best friend and even a boyfriend to Ray when they don't know each other that well. And when Ray already has a best friend that he dreams of being boyfriends with.

As Sand identifies all the needs he's tending to for Ray, and how much Ray seems to want someone who is everywhere in his life like a boyfriend contradicts what he says about wanting to be friends only, he's clearly scared both of Ray falling for him and of falling for Ray. Which makes me think he knows he cares too much about people who needs his help, and once again it's really going to hurt when Ray rejects his guidance and makes bad choices for himself

Sand strikes me as the most self aware character of this show, even more than Mew, careful about who he lets in and smart enough to know he should maybe avoid the challenge (where Mew chases it) instead of tempting fate. Not going to be enough though

Mew immediately noticing that Ray is flirting with Sand and encouraging him to go for it is true best friend behavior, even though on the receiving hand it hurts like hell, and I feel for Ray. He does seem touched by how sincere Mew is in wishing him happiness, and that's adorable

Ray is absolutely incapable to hide his annoyance with Top when he's around, and their battle of "we're rich boys who know prestigious bands" is kinda funny

But Ray also respects Mew's autonomy, and does nothing with Boston's provocation to interfere in Mew's relationship with Top. Ray is smart enough not to trust Boston's goading (for now) and to know he's not in a position for Mew to like him that way

Ray presenting driving Sand home instead of waiting for a taxi ride as "saving him" on the same level as Sand preventing Ray to drive drunk is hilarious and a good sign that Ray really doesn't do much for anyone

Especially not without ulterior motives since they end up making out. Their make out also feels more intimate than Nick and Boston who have actually been hooking up for a month or something. The places those faces and those hands go...

They're making out in the same parking lot that Ray called Mew from after he was kicked out of Sand's place and got frustrated he was being put aside for Top. And that's where Mew calls Ray as his second choice after Top to help him, and so Ray drops everything for Mew and doesn't get into Sand's place even though he could. The symmetry of those situations is striking.

The way Ray not only picks up his phone, but fully pushes Sand away and readjusts his clothes properly, like it wasn't happening, like Mew is the legitimate boyfriend and he doesn't want to get caught hooking up with Sand who's just a side piece, hurts more than Ray going to help his friend, and I'm pretty sure Sand feels the same. Ray is showing him what he wants most.

The revelation that Ray and Mew did apparently hook up two years before is very interesting and I don't know if I believe it ? If it's true, it does feel like it was maybe experimentation for Mew and Ray respected that, and that honestly feels pretty realistic and respectable to me ; it's crazy that it's enough to make Top question if Mew is cheating on him, especially given how he is himself surrounded by people from his past and has so far resisted them. Maybe precisely he feels stupid if he's resisting them while Mew isn't, or he's also projecting and thinking that in Mew's shoes he'd use Ray's feelings for him to get some sex on the side

If it isn't real though, I'm curious about if it's just a Photoshop/angle of the picture making it look different, but Boston says he has a video too. He could be lying though, obviously

Interestingly enough, I feel that the couple that was arguably centered at the beginning, Top x Mew, is the least interesting this episode, because on their end everything is basically reaction to other characters. What they're doing and what they will do in the next couple of episodes will largely be consequences of Boston and Nick's actions (dedicated post here)

Meanwhile, Ray and Sand are trying to develop their own thing, on their own terms, aside from the rest of the group, like they've done the previous episodes. But with Sand being roommate with Nick and Top x Mew about to implode because of Boston, they're definitely not going to continue being outside of the main drama. I'm not sure how Ray will handle it and how it will impact his relationship with Sand yet... Looking forward to episode 4 !

[nuttytani]

Hold my chai, aunty has arrived in the Mansion

(adventures of aunty in the ikemen vampire universe. into the ike-verse!)

It was just a normal day of work for aunty. You know, the usual, kicking her husband and children out for work and school with their tiffin and bags in tow.

Finishing cleaning the house like a sonic with extra energy drinks and taking the rubbish out,

Then finally! A hot shower

She was only left with making her sweet and relaxing lunchtime tea when her doorbell rang.

She opened the door and.....everything turned white and aunty's life turned upside down. Or did it?

Actually it turned up. I mean her life was already up but now it's better-ish?

She's basically on a month-long vacation! Away from her husband and children (I mean sure she's worried about the state of the house but they can manage by themselves right? They won't miss her.....right? Ok fine maybe she's kind of sort of worried about them and missing them but she KNOWS she can go back so haha!)

The mansion people were quite warm and welcoming towards her so it didn't take much time for her to adjust.

Except for the food and... tea.

YOU CALL THIS FOOD? DEAR SEBASTION, WHERE ARE YOUR MASALAS? WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU HAVE SALT AND PEPPER-- THAT'S NOT MASALA

And the tea! How…. she won’t even describe how she feels except for pure disappointment. These people had no ingredients for chai

Comte had no choice but to order some.....groceries for dear aunty. He couldn't say no to her. Especially with how disappointed she looked while eating food or having her tea.

He also had to turn the wine cellar into a grocery store room. But he sure had great company with aunty! Joining her outside in his garden. 

Smoking who? Comte got rid of his cigar and now constantly has a cup of chai in his hand (mostly because aunty would yell nonstop for him and leonardo to stop smoking. Because 1) she doesnt want to be a chain smoker 2) smoking is bad for your health and makes you look like a gangster…. Aunty’s words, not mine!)

(Psssst she also taught Sebastian how to make chai 101 until he got the recipe right till perfection.)

The other mansion residents weren't having that much....fun tho. It felt like having a mom after many years. Which is funny because technically, they’re wayyyyy older than her, and they’ve told her so many times, and each time she replies with a: but you all act like children, that’s not my fault is it? Now my dears, would you please pass me that newspaper? 

One day, Arthur was walking around half naked around the mansion only to receive the MOST judgemental stare in his entire life

“Put some goddamn clothes on, child! You’ll catch a cold at this rate.”

“Aunty, that's not possible for vampires….”

“Do I look like I care? Put some clothes on.”

Or the first week in the mansion, practically staring daggers at everyone 

“Shoes inside the house? Who’s going to clean this… Sebastian? Mitsuki? Your mom? Me? Well definitely not any of us.”

House slippers became a thing ever since and now NO ONE dares to wear shoes inside the house. 

Vincent had to learn cooking as well, like proper cooking.

Aunty found it shocking that even her daughter's terrible cooking wasn't as bad as his. So that was saying something.

Dazai stopped using the windows as a way to enter the house 

Actually there were a lot of positive changes in the house, at least for Sebastian and Mitsuki 

They had SO much help in the kitchen. They wouldn’t let aunty do the cleaning and laundry though, that’d be rude and she’s basically on a vacation. She needs to relax! 

Her favourite weapon of choice to discipline the mansion boys is her handy dandy jharu (broom).

She'd pass it to Mitsuki or Sebastian when they'd go wake up Napoleon. If he tried to do his sleep-kissing thing- he'd get one smack on his face with the broom.

Idk how she got it but she somehow has it so we roll with it okay? 

random thoughts that had to be written down. they don't really make much sense but heyyy who cares?

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[neylakiiroisenkou]

~The Great Transgressor’s Reminiscence~

Vicious’ Short Novel, Part 3

Source: Tales of Crestoria manga volume #3 Translation: Neyla Proofreading: Vicious Cult Discord Server (because we share one brain cell)

[You can read the other parts here.]

Before I did anything, I always looked carefully around me. For me, it became a habit to check if there were any enemies. Because I always thought that anyone approaching me was an enemy. But that habit eventually disappeared when I started living with Jinnee. “Haven’t you become a little calmer lately?” said Jinnee. He was frying the wild vegetables and meat that he had picked up before. “Is that so? I can’t tell, myself.” I was excited by the tasty smell wafting in the air. Jinnee was really good at cooking. Today, we set the table and chairs outside the house again, where we put the freshly prepared food. With my mouth stuffed with the food he just cooked, I asked Jinnee: “Do we really have to eat outside? It’s fine if we stay inside the house.” “Animals and humans are both attracted by a good smell. Wouldn't it be wonderful if someone came here to enjoy the food with us?” I expected that answer. Actually, I was trying to say that we've been doing it for so many years that we could just stop the farce. I know what Jinnee was trying to do. He wanted me and the other villagers to get along. As always, the villagers never tried to approach me. They just looked with disappointment from a distance. They probably knew that I was chased by the Knights. That I was dangerous. I think it's only natural if they didn’t want to get close to me, and I didn’t care, but for Jinnee it was different. Thanks to him, I was forced to take care of troublesome things. Jinnee made me do things like exterminating the dangerous monsters roaming outside the village and driving away bothersome people like small bandits. Not that I minded, I learned how to fight and it was a way to relieve the melancholy, but I was disappointed that I had to do it for the villagers’ sake. “If you want to deepen friendships, the most important thing to do is to be of service.” Jinnee said it like he was able to read my mind. Nope, I don’t really want to deepen friendships. Though since I started living here, I felt more at ease than before. I could go on like this forever. It wouldn’t be that bad. That’s what I thought. But still…

It suddenly happened one night. “We meet again, shitty brat.” I remembered that man's face, with his mouth twisted in delight. It was the man that came to kill me years ago. Like before, the man still had that black thing in hand. At that time, I didn’t know it was a cane. The man’s black cane lit up. The next moment, a crackling shock ran through my body. Lightning. That man could use magic. “It hurts.” I closed the distance and slammed my fist into the man's abdomen, but it didn't have much effect. Right after that, I was hit with a flying knee kick and I fell to the ground. “Looks like you learned how to fight a bit. But you’re just a cocky lousy brat. That won’t work on me.” The man pointed his cane at me lying on the ground. Suddenly, Jinnee hit him. “Vicious, run away!” But Jinnee wasn’t used to fighting, so he was quickly overwhelmed by the man. Despite being pinned down, Jinnee spoke to him. “Why are you targeting Vicious?! Who are you?!” “Me? My name is Parsel. I’m the strongest bounty hunter around! I should be famous, but you’ve probably never heard of me in this rural area, right? Guess I still have a lot to do, then.” “Bounty hunter?” The man called Parsel looked at my surprised reaction. “Wait, you don’t even know you’re being called the 'Great Transgressor'? Haha, don’t make me laugh! What a big deal to act as the enemy of the world without realizing it.” The man was laughing loudly. At the same time, the adults came out from the village houses with hoes and axes, and surrounded the man. The one who spoke first was the white-haired village chief. “It would be better if you don’t mess with our comrade any more.” “Huh? This lanky man? I’m holding him just because he was interfering. I only have business with that brat. That’s fine for you, right?” “No.” The village chief said it in a resolute tone. “That child is also an important member of the village. We won’t forgive you if you lay a hand on him.” I never expected to hear those words. Parsel listened to the village chief’s words, and let out a slight sigh. “Ha, I see. You’re saying you’re going to interfere with my job. Then I have no choice but to clean up. Parsel directed his cane towards the villagers, and a lightning struck them. Then he pointed the cane to those wielding hoes, and generated a strong wind. A blade-like wind magic tore apart the arms holding the hoes. People were falling down one after another before my eyes. They stopped moving. I couldn’t understand the reason. Why were they confronting that man? Like they could win. Many people fell down, shedding blood. For me. Because of me. “Now… stooooop!” As if in response to my heightened emotions, black flames spread around me. “Die… die! Die! Die! You have to die!” I sent the black flames towards Parsel. “He can control the flames?! Also, this firepower…” Parsel created a wall of light with his cane to protect himself, but the black flames pierced through it and burned him. I had to kill him, no matter how. I was desperate. Just him, just him…

Again, I lost control of myself during the fight. When I came back to my senses, there was no trace of that Parsel. But he wasn't the only one that disappeared. The village was engulfed by the black flames. As well as the people living there. All I could do was watch Jinnee’s body burning to ashes. My heart was strangely empty. Hah, I’m alone again. I didn’t shed any tears. Only the cold wind of resignation was blowing in my heart.

[thetransintransformers]

Megop Week 2023

June 15th, Day 5

Sharing a meal

An altercation in the G.H.O.S.T cafeteria leads to painful memories and an amazing apology casserole.

(Set in the Transformers Earthspark continuation, but with a slightly diverged timeline)

Lunch break at G.H.O.S.T was not necessarily the worst or best part of the day. A nice in-between of questionable food portions, and a less than stellar understanding of how one cooked with Energon. Such was the case with Megatron taking up the issue, pointing at his tray. “This is just three entire cubes of energon.”

The resident chef seemed to only shrug. “Is it . . . is it supposed to be different?”

Megatron continued. “It could be.” with an impatient crossing of his arms. Optimus stood by his side, a typical awkward chuckle as he budded in. “We completely understand if you didn't know, haha. Our eating habits are certainly different from humans.” trying to smooth over the interaction. Megatron wasn't having it as he continued, directly involving Optimus now. “Prime, you've been here 30 years and they never bothered–”

“Oh, would you look at that!” Optimus cut him off, already quick to start pushing the ex-decepticon away from the food line. “Ha, it seems we won't have much time to eat if we stand around here all day. C'mon, Megatron!” He hurried, towards the direction of a table for the Autobots.

Elita-1 sat idly at the table, watching the two walk over. She couldn't help but smirk, having seen the abrupt altercation from afar. “You act like this is the first time you’ve eaten in this cafeteria.”

Megatron only grumbled, setting his tray down a bit roughly. Why did he even bother? Just three cubes no need for a whole dining tray with that. He grabbed a cube, already biting into it, still looking right pissed off as he ate.

Optimus only sighed, taking a smaller bite out of his own cube. “We can't really argue, Megatron. G.H.O.S.T has already provided us so much.”

A quick glare and it was obvious Megatron was far from convincing him of anything good. Elita-1 could see this just as well. Despite her earlier amusement, it was a tense atmosphere. Like hell, would she spend her next lunch break having to deal with her coworkers’ marital issues. She was on her way to stand up, “Well, uh, good look resolving this whole thing–”

Sadly for her, Optimus was ever the opportunist, and ever bad at reading social situations. “Elita, actually. Have I ever told you about the first meal Megatron and I shared?” He only hoped this lightened the mood, reminding Megatron of such a fond memory. Elita felt compelled now, as she sat back down. “Oooh nooo, no! Uh, no you haven't.” A nice save.

Megatron equally seemed unenthused, putting down a portion of his cube. “Optimus, you might want to tread lightly about that story.”

Optimus seemed taken aback by that mention, as he continued, finials flitting for a moment. “Oh? Why not, it's a lovely story, isn't it? Just me, you, and a tray full of plain energon just like this.” He sighed lovingly, hands wrapped around Megatronus' arm. Megatronus couldn't help how lovestruck his conjunx was and sighed, a bit more sympathetic. “Optimus you remember exactly why it was a tray full of plain energon like this right?”

Optimus didn't have a thought in his head as he began again. “Oh well of course, because you–!” He gasped out, battle mask deploying over his mouth to stop any full story from coming out. At this point, Elita caught on pretty quickly, her own antenna lowering. “Oh . . .”

Megatron sighed, pushing his tray away. “You two can split the rest.” before promptly standing up and leaving them. No doubt to train, and relieve the built-up tension. Optimus couldn't help but get up as well, leaving Elita-1 alone.

It was a short trek into the hallway before Optimus caught up with Megatron. “Megatron, Megatron I’m sorry, it-it slipped my mind.”

Megatron groaned, turning around with a bit more of a snappy attitude. “Slipped your mind? How does something like that slip your mind Optimus?”

A few agents stopped in the hallway to listen in, but one glare from Megatron, and they were scurrying to their workstations. Megatron straightened up, “Just . . . drop it, Prime.” He pinched the bridge of his facial plating before turning and walking off again.

Optimus watched him go, slapping a metal servo against his face in such a horrific display of embarrassment he could feel pain. Dejected, Optimus began walking back to the lunch table. “I uh, I’m sorry about that Elita. I . . .” He sighed. “I fear I’ve reopened some old wounds.”

Elita only crossed her arms and sat back. “Seems like it. So? What are you going to do about it?”

Optimus looked surprised for a moment, before a determined smile crossed his face. He moved a bit closer, whispering as if it were a secret. “I may need your help.

—

It was a hassle to convince Megatron to follow him back into the cafeteria during after hours in G.H.O.S.T headquarters, and even more do to have him cover his eyes the whole way there. Luckily, with a little bit of charm, anything was possible.

“This had better not be another bonding exercise Prime.” Megatron warned.

Optimus spoke with a chuckle. “I promise you, it’s not. Really, we are never doing that again.” He gulped.

Once they were close enough, Optimus beamed and spoke with a gentle tone. “Alright, open your optics now my love.”

Megatron complied, red optics opening and then widening at the sight.

There at one of the cybertronian designated tables was a romantic set up:

Plain tarp, painting into table cloth, and lit candles borrowed from the Maltos. On the clot sat two plates, two full cube glasses of energon, and in the middle, the crown jewel.

“Is that?” Megatron tilted his helm in disbelief. “Iron fillings casserole?”

Optimus complied, “With an energon reduction drizzled on top, the way you like it. Elita helped me figure out the proportions, and, actually Alex helped me gather from the junkyard—“

“Out of my way!” Megatron interrupted, simply ravenous for a meal other than plain cubes. The excitement alone made Optimus smile.

They both took their seats, Optimus, ever the gentle mech, serving Megatron a plate. “I also took the liberty of giving G.H.O.S.T the recipe so we could have a bit of variation in our diets.”

Megatron took the first bite of the casserole, all but melting at the familiar delectable taste. He swallowed with a satisfied sigh, “I have to say Optimus, this is your best apology yet.” He teased before taking a sip of liquid energon.

Optimus hummed, reaching his servo across for Megatron. “And I truly am sorry for it, my love. Could you ever forgive me?”

Through another mouthful, Megatron chuckled, holding Optimus servo gently. “Prime, I wasn’t even made 40 minutes after the fight.” He confessed, growing more tender. “But yes, I forgive you. I did fly a bit off the handle myself. Could you forgive me?”

Optimus nodded, “It was warranted, but yes.”

Megatron hummed, taking the time to just be in each other's company and dine the night away.

**30 years early**

G.H.O.S.T’s prison walls drew in a cold Megatron had never before felt. He hated it, stripped away from his fellow Decepticon stranded in Witwicky. The sooner he could blast through the walls and scorch their miserable base the sooner he could—

The thought didn’t meet its end, as a heavy door opened. From his peripheral, Megatron could see the Prime walk in, carrying a miserable excuse for his prison meal:

A tray full of plain energon.

“Megatron.”

“Optimus.”

The two exchanged, acknowledging each other's presence. While Megatron referred to the Prime, as cold as ever, there was a dwindling warmth in Optimus’ words.

“I convinced the director to add just one more cube, as a treat you might say.” He tried to smooth over, only earning ire from the Decepticon.

“Oh good. My obedience rewarded with the most basic of privileges.”

Optimus winced and spoke, “No no, that is not what I meant, I—”

“Just leave me be, Prime.” Megatron hissed.

But Optimus did not, no, he was far from fulfilling that request. He kneeled, letting the field that kept Megatron in confinement dampen.

“We’ve been fighting for such a time, Megatron. Longer than I’m sure either of us care to recount.” He began, setting the tray gently down on a small cell table.

“Perhaps, for the time, we set aside those difference. I am willing to extend an olive branch.” He went on.

Megatron scoffed and rolled his eyes. “Is that so? And what have you done to prove any comradely exists between us.”

Optimus spoke, “Well, the extra energon can be a start.”

Megatron rolled his optics, but Optimus continued. “And, perhaps temporarily cutting the surveillance cams here and in the west wing back lot could help.”

At that, Megatron faced Optimus as if his helm was off his neck. Was he mad? Was this a trick? No. He knew the Prime, and this was no trick. He spoke, shakily. “You’re going to let me go?”

Optimus nodded, pressing a few things to turn the drill off entirely. “I’ve seen a change in you. I only hope, this will allow that change to grow, and perhaps then, we can meet halfway.”

Something burned in Megatrons spark as Optimus spoke. He was trusting him, him to leave, to even come back seeking alliance? It was foolish, The Prime was utterly foolish for believing it so.

And yet, why did that foolishness make Megatron see something so beautiful in the mech he called his nemesis for so long?

“Stay.” He spoke. “Before I go. Stay and share a meal with me.”

Optimus smiled at that, “You want me to eat the pity energon don’t you?” Megatron couldn’t help but laugh. “Yes yes, perhaps.”

And so they sat, side by side, eating a tray of plain energon.

[pierrai]

“This might sound weird, but I like it when you’re sick. Because then you let me take care of you.”

Yandere Jun, please?! Perhaps they're in an unstable relationship where the protagonist has somewhat realised and begrudgingly accepted that Jun's become thoroughly corrupted to the point even eerie comments like this can be said out loud. Maybe they're even angry that Jun has the nerve to say things like this, as if he hasn't made sure that he's the only person they've got left to depend on.

Thank you for the request! I do quite enjoy yandere Jun scenarios... I hope you will enjoy anon! I finally managed to actually write a short fic, haha!

Character(s): Jun Word Count: 1170 Scenario: “This might sound weird, but I like it when you’re sick. Because then you let me take care of you.” with Jun Warnings: Unhealthy relationship dynamic.

Jun

"Oh, don't try to sit up too quickly—here." The moment you try to so much as move, Jun is placing down the freshly steaming soup on the bedside table to fawn over you like an overly-cautious mother babying her child. You grimace when his hands hook gently under your arms to pull you up, but if he notices, he doesn't say anything. Once you're finally sat up against the bedframe, he fluffs your pillow slightly and sits himself back down on the chair he has pulled up alongside your (yours and his, that was) bed.

He smiles warmly, taking the bowl of soup back in his hands, but when you go to take it off him, he moves it away with a laugh.

"I'll do it. You're alright with that, aren't you?" As if you'd let me say no, you bitterly think. Jun smiles still despite your silence and shuffles his chair closer to the bed.

Slowly, he begins spooning the soup to you.

"Careful, it's still hot," he says after the first, and the second spoonful. After the third, he finally trusts you and says nothing, looking pleased when you gulp it down more slowly. The soup tastes good. Jun wasn't a bad cook, in fact he was quite good, but you still didn't feel much like eating.

You'd fallen ill about two days ago and since then, Jun had insisted on being the most overbearing mother hen he could be. He was usually quite overbearing anyway, but now he was infinitely worse. You hadn't even been able to wash yourself on your own, and it had taken a not insignificant amount of convincing to get Jun to let you use the bathroom on your own. He doesn't mind, he'd said. We've seen each other naked before! It won't be embarrassing considering how long we've been together now. He was joking, but you felt more unsettled than comforted. He did relent eventually though, but even then, he'd still hovered outside.

Now you weren't allowed to eat on your own either. Jun always looked after you when you were ill, but what was a heart-warming gesture had turned into something unbearable now that he was... like this.

You'd long since adjusted to his obsessiveness with you. The change between the good man you'd once known and relied on to the man who didn't let you out of his sight for more than an hour at most was so subtle, you didn't think of escaping till it was too late.

After about the sixth spoonful, you're still not even halfway through the soup he'd made. It's becoming difficult just swallowing it down. You're trying to ignore how Jun is looking at you—smiling at you oh-so-tenderly like he's the happiest man on the planet. It made your frustration more evident. Suddenly he stops and lowers the soup down to his lap.

"This might sound weird," he starts bashfully, "but I like it when you're sick, because then you let me take care of you."

You almost can't believe what you're hearing...

His voice is so sickeningly sweet and his expression so happy and serene that you wonder if he was even aware of how he was acting anymore. How did he manage to spew such utter nonsense so calmly without seeing the problem? Most of the time, you're used to it. Jun has been like this for a long time. You're used to his delusional talk, you are. But on a day like today, sick both mentally and physically, you just can't handle it.

"As if I have any choice..." The change from Jun's dazed, gentle smile to a pitiful frown is like night and day.

"What...?" Even his voice is more meek, compared to yours which was hoarse and flat and tired. Clearly he can still recognise when he's being unreasonable. He just needs the smallest reminder to bring the guilt rushing back and unfortunately, you delivered that today. There wasn't much you could do against him but break the delusional bubble he was living in, and oh how easy that was.

But he really has some nerve acting like such a kicked puppy when he's the one trapping you here, making you miserable and wearing you down, day by day by day...

You look down at your lap, not quite able to direct your glare right at him. You're not sure if this frustration has been simmering under the surface for too long now or whether the delirium of your sickness is pushing you to be more confrontational, and the words have left your mouth before you can settle on either.

"Who else would look after me? My friends? They're not around anymore. My family too. The only one who can look after me is you. You're all I have." Your voice cracks as your throat tightens. Under different circumstances, a sentence like that might've been heartfelt. But this wasn't. You miss them all still.

A beat of silence passes through the room before Jun manages to break it.

"Please don't do this again. I'm making sure you're okay and cared for so I just don't understand why—why aren't you happy?" The expression on his face is incredibly pathetic, but he's shown it to you so many times now, the wave of guilt you feel this time is slightly less than it was before. "What am I doing wrong?"

When you don't say anything, he must feel the need to elaborate because he hastily puts the soup down and shuffles his chair even closer, taking your hands into his instead.

"Your friends weren't good to you, remember? A-All those times you complained about them and told me the terrible things they'd done. You didn't deserve friends like them... you deserved better! Your family too! It was good that you cut them out of your life—they were just dragging you down—using you! Can't you see that?"

The grip he has on your hands is getting tighter the longer he speaks and you say nothing. Your head was already pounding from your fever, but now it hurt even more. Regret tugged at your chest. You just should've kept your mouth shut and said nothing. This was too tiring to deal with right now.

"You know I love you, right?" Jun speaks again, tugging your hands slightly. Finally you drag your gaze up to meet his wobbly golden eyes. "I just care a lot about you. I love you, okay? You know that, don't you?"

Your heart wavers. If only you could hate him a little more.

"I know." He doesn't let go. "I love you too." Finally he smiles again, but it's a smile of barely-concealed desperation rather than relief. He hesitantly loosens his grip until finally your hands can rest on your lap again. He picks up the bowl of soup, and despite the steam still rising from the bowl, he throws you an awkward smile.

"I'll go heat this up again, okay? Stay right there."

[sixpossumsinatrenchcoat]

Four More Years

(just wanted to post this lil suntan snippet of a new Omori timeskip fic/college AU i'm working on! it is silly and soft and not even a little bit tragic, bc my heart can only take so much. canon-compliant, post-good end, lookin at ~10k words)

Kel bursts onto the scene in typically noisy fashion. “Sunny! Suuunnnnyyyyy! Do you have headphones on again? C��mon, finish up, I’m starving!”

...He’s lucky he’s cute. If he wasn’t, Kel would be very unpopular with Sunny’s classmates. But even art school kids can’t bring themselves to hate Kel. It would be like hating a big friendly dog just because it stepped on your mixing palette and tracked paint all over the floor. The worst he gets is a few exasperated glances, and most of those bounce off his thick skull.

They buy Kel a couple of tacos to tide him over and then mosey over to Sunny’s apartment. Kel’s big idea of the week is to make a bento and deliver it to Hero at work. Apparently Hero’s been too busy with his residency to cook, and Kel thinks he’d appreciate a home-cooked meal.

“Cool,” Sunny says drily. “Where are you gonna find one?”

“Hey!! I can cook!!”

“Sandwiches.”

“Sandwiches are good!!!”

They’re still about a half mile from home when they get ambushed by the most beautiful armchair Sunny’s ever seen. It’s rich black velvet with a gilded frame and it has paws, thick wooden legs carved into clawed, sturdy cat’s paws. Sunny closes his eyes. “Ohhh…”

“You need it, huh?”

“Kel,” he says pitifully, pawing at Kel’s arm. “Kel, can you please tilt it on its back legs. I’ll never ask for anything again.”

“Easy!!”

The bones of the chair must be solid teak. Kel has to throw his weight into it just to get the front paws off the ground. But when Sunny crouches down to get a look, another little moan creaks out of him. Oh, god. They do. They really do have toe beans.

So of course they have to drag the chair the whole way home, because Sunny is 100% certain that if he takes his eyes off it, it will walk away without him. But again, this chair is ungodly heavy. Kel can barely shift it, so Sunny actually has to help, instead of just pretending. He’s not used to doing manual labor, so they stop and rest maybe every twenty feet.

The armchair is big. It’s designed for one person, but it’s definitely big enough for two, if the two people in question are very comfortable with each other. Which they are. They always have been.

But Kel won’t sit down.

“It’s all you, dude!” he insists. “Don’t stress it! I’m barely even tired!”

Sunny’s forehead furrows. “We can both sit, though?”

“Seems a little crowded, haha!”

“I could just sit on you.”

“Aw, you don’t want that. I just came from the Y. I’m all sweaty.”

“...You could sit on me?”

Kel looks genuinely moved. “Aw, Sunny. Buddy. My best friend in the whole wide world. I would crush you like a bug.”

“I’m not fragile,” Sunny mutters. “You’d have to do a lot more to break me.”

And Kel, for no reason that Sunny can think of, turns beet red.

Stuff like that keeps happening. Kel is acting totally normal, and then suddenly he turns weird. At the party last night, Kel moved to sling an arm around him—like he always has, for the past twenty years—and then visibly stopped himself on at least four separate occasions.

“He won’t even sleep over anymore,” Sunny sulks. “Last night he slept on the couch. But Basil’s bed is big enough for all of us. If he wanted more space, my bed was empty.”

“Ohhhh,” Aubrey says. “Okay, yeah. I got it. —Oh, sorry, was that it? Or did you wanna give me a little more context?”

He turns away from his work for just long enough to glare. “Explain.”

“Yeah, it pretty much sounds like he likes you, dude.”

Sunny frowns. “As a—”

“No, not as a fucking friend. Are you an alien? Obviously I meant he’s, you know. Attracted to you, or whatever. ‘As a man.’ Lmao.” She actually says lmao, pronounced like, luh-mao.

Sunny looks down at himself. “...Are you sure?”

“Hey, don’t sell yourself short, kid. You’ve got that whole dark academia thing going. You know, the piercings, and the… sweaters, and all pale and malnourished and shit.”

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

[namtanlovesfilm]

i actually disagree with how you said “offgun are in their finishing years” just because offgun have expressed time and time again that they enjoy working together and off literally just said recently during offgun family’s anniversary that they are not going anywhere. i get that maybe gmmtv are trying to push their newer ships more and to take away the focus away from offgun but they’ll never be able to “get rid” of them because people will always go back to offgun and they will always want to work together. also offgun are still rlly young? they still have so much ahead of them so why are we trying to put a time limit on them when it’s clear they still wanna do more both individually and as a bl pairing.

yeah okay, you completely misunderstood me haha. I KNOW offgun have said they're not going anywhere, and obviously as a very dedicated babii myself I'm not gonna stop stanning any time soon! but it is obvious that with the current industry standards that want young & new faces all the time, they are not gonna star in many more bl shows together. I mean, we were literally all convinced not me was their last one, so I personally treat cooking crush as a miracle bonus show in my mind. but yes, outside of bl, we will still see offgun together & yes, they will keep acting individually for at least 13 more years (off said he wanna retire at 45 lol.) so yeah, I'm not gleefully awaiting offgun's separation, obviously as they're the only irl pairing I love it would literally take away a lot of the remaining love & joy that I have for the bl fandom, and god knows there's not that much left lmao. but I don't think it's wrong of me to notice the clear signs of offgun being towards their finishing years since they peaked during theory of love, and I don't think cooking crush will be big enough to put them as number ones like in 2019 again, and that's okay. I'm honestly just trying to prepare my heart for things & not live in delusion bc I take disappointment very hard, so it was better for me to imagine not me being the last offgun series & then be super surprised positively at them starring in cooking crush. and just like that, it's better for my mental health to believe they're in their finishing years & be surprised positively when they still do bls in 5 years, than the opposite. but yeah I'm not trying to limit their time, and in fact, even if I wanted to, I would not be able to, as I'm just a fan lol.

xxx

[patchworksoulstory]

hey me again haha, im rereading the second part now and papyrus was listing the stuff he had in his dimensional boxes but stopped in the middle and im curious about what everyone has in their boxes now lol you dont have to answer if itd take too long though

I did it! (Just, keep in mind, some of this may change in the future, this is what I think makes sense at the current moment. XD)

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It'd definitely be an ever-changing answer, I think, but I can give you some typical things for most of the main characters:

Papyrus generally likes to have several spaghetti dishes on hand, as well as any extra bone projects or weapons he's working on, and a book of something he's currently interested in (often puzzles or cooking). He also likes to keep practical things in there as well in case someone needs help, like a sewing/patching kit, face paint/makeup, and as things move more onto the surface, he'll start keeping a human medical kit as well, just in case. Something to write on and with are both important. He also usually has an extra set of clothes for Sans, boots for himself, and then, later, an extra coat for Frisk when it's cold.

Sans, on the other hand, doesn't keep much in the box for a while. He was perpetually losing/not having phones for a long time and he can teleport, so most of his stuff is usually stuffed into his pockets, ribcage, or left in his room. However, over time, he might keep whatever he's reading in there, as well as some prank items like whoopie cushions, and a few repair items and drinks. He often carries some sort of book or magazine about a seemingly unusual topic, but it'll turn out it's either something that lends itself well to wordplay or a topic someone close to him is really interested in.

Undyne switches her stuff out depending on whether she's on patrol or not. Work Undyne has a lot of utilitarian stuff in case someone gets in trouble out in Waterfall, like ropes, healing items, plants that act as floatation devices, etc etc. However, because of the current state of her gauntlets, it's sort of hard for her to actually use the phone while wearing them, so she keeps the floatation plants on the top slots so she can just mash the screen to get them out easily in an emergency. Otherwise, she typically keeps some headphones for music, some manga, drinks, and some extra weapons in storage. She often has strange or interesting items from the dump that she thinks someone she knows would get use out of.

Alphys's phone has all kinds of gadgets inside, like stuff to reattune devices, a laptop, sometimes power crystals, a magic screwdriver, and pieces of interesting scrap. A lot of her main projects are all kept in her workspace and so is her collection of manga and anime, so unless she's currently reading/watching them, those'll be at home. She also keeps earphones with her, chips, soda, and, since she’s been travelling to Snowdin more frequently, sometimes a scarf and mittens with warming magic inside of them. She’s kind of a homebody, though, and doesn’t really go out all that much without other people, so she typically packs pretty specifically for every thing she goes to.

Toriel is still getting used to carrying a phone with her. She only carries some emergency supplies inside. Everyone keeps reminding her she can put big things in the phone but she still forgets to do it sometimes and just packs a bag.

Asgore typically keeps a bunch of candy, a full tea set, a tin of cookies, and a box or two of tea (usually one of Undyne’s) inside his phone. Other things he likes to carry, he stashes in his cloak instead when he’s all dressed up in his King regalia, which is normally what he would wear out and about. He’s a little old fashioned as well and usually likes to just carry things.

Asriel mostly keeps food in his phone, usually packaged snacks, sometimes baked goods. He also likes to keep a handheld gaming system, and eventually some crystals and some seeds for specific purposes. Other than that, it changes a lot so its tough to nail down. 

Frisk likes to keep a couple things close, usually practical stuff or things that can be useful for puzzles: a notepad or small journal, sometimes a sturdy stick, something with a narrow end like a screwdriver or a metal nail-file (or Papyrus’s utility knife), and the old CD player and headphones that she got from Undyne. A magic book or two will definitely join those regular things. She sometimes ends up collecting things that she finds that could be useful for putting other things together. She also usually carries some extra food, often fruit or canned tea, and sometimes also has a handheld gaming system like Asriel does. She used to always keep the scarf Papyrus made her in there when she wasn’t using it, but she gave it away. This will probably be replaced at some point.

Gaster just got a phone with a box and hasn’t used it much yet, chances are it’ll just be filled to the brim with books.

A few more magic tools will probably join everyone’s regular items in the future. And, of course, everyone can keep their gold in there easily, though that doesn’t take up the same kind of item slot or anything. :3 

[your-actual-therapist]

a word on intrusive thoughts (and some practical skills for you to try)

i treat ocd for a living. one of the biggest misconceptions about this disorder is that intrusive thoughts/obsessions are exclusive to people with ocd or anxiety disorders. no. they are not.

normies have intrusive thoughts. in fact, there is little evidence that people with ocd and other anxiety disorders have more intrusive thoughts overall. the difference is in the significance people with ocd ascribe to their thoughts.

normie: "push that old man into traffic?" haha weird brain

person with ocd: "push that old man into traffic?" my god, what kind of person would think that? i had better [try to control my thoughts better/push the thought out of my head/worry excessively about what i might do to other people/remain tense and vigilant lest i am overcome with the desire to push an old man into the street/compulsively analyze my own thoughts and urges/question endlessly whether this thought is really an intrusive thought or a real urge that I have]

normie: "you don't love your partner?" eh whatever i'm almost positive i do

person with ocd: "you don't love your partner?" oh no, only someone who didn't love their partner would think that. i had better [ruminate on my partner's flaws/ruminate on my partner's good qualities/seek reassurance from my partner and others/endlessly question my relationship/endlessly analyze my thoughts and feelings about my relationship/go down an internet rabbit hole about the definition of love and take a bunch of stupid quizzes]

the trouble is, the mental compulsions i just described above have a way of reinforcing the power of intrusive thoughts and the need for more compulsions. doing these compulsions doesn't make the thoughts go away. instead, compulsions reinforce your intolerance for not performing compulsions. if your goal is to put your mind at ease by doing these things, you will never be at ease. it never ends.

fortunately, those compulsions? they're voluntary. they are not automatic, though they may seem like it. your brain is not doing these things on its own. you are doing these things because the alternative to doing them is to feel unmitigated fear. fear that you are actually a bad person. fear that you may act on bad thoughts and hurt someone. fear that you may remain forever uncertain about something. fear that you might not be prepared for something in the future. fear that you may be doing the wrong thing now and not know it.

the good news? fear alone is not dangerous.

the only way to get rid of intrusive thoughts is not to try to get rid of them at all. it's to do the normie thing and not engage. you can think of non-engagement as a type of exposure therapy. essentially, you're exposing yourself to the fear and uncertainty that these thoughts might be true and that you might act on them or that you might never be certain one way or another. scary? yes. very scary. but the alternative is the much worse feeling of needing to constantly do mental compulsions to allay that fear.

"you secretly want to have sex with your siblings?" maybe yes, maybe no. "you are going to stab your mom if you let yourself cook with sharp objects?" fine, whatever, let's see if that's true. "you aren't trans, you're just an impostor?" could be true, but compulsive rumination won't help me solve that problem.

good news: if you commit to doing your best to refrain from mental compulsions, preferably with the help of a professional who can guide you on how to do that, their power will fade. you won't necessarily stop having intrusive thoughts, and you won't immediately stop having the initial burst of fear that comes with intrusive thoughts, but because you're not doing mental compulsions, the bad feelings that come with engaging with intrusive thoughts won't prolong themselves. over time, if you're consistent in non-engagement, the duration and intensity of the fear will grow less and less.

more good news: this will also decrease your need to avoid triggering situations, like being next to someone in a crowded street or holding a knife, because you know you have the skills not to let the intrusive thought dominate your brain for the next several hours.

even more good news: if you're still feeling fear, that does not mean non-engagement isn't working. fear probably means it is working. if you feel fear, but you aren't engaging in overanalysis or other mental compulsions, you are doing it right. that fear is not forever, it is not intolerable, and it will get better with time and consistency.

technique note: here is one of the absolute best resources i've found on the nitty-gritty of non-engagement skills. that web site also contains exercises you can do to practice non-engagement and a lot of other practical resources, so be sure to have a look around beyond the linked page. the international ocd foundation also has a lot of great resources for self-help, group therapy, and professional treatment.

[bilyana-bang]

I loooooveeeee these😍 okayyyy ....

Sun - I give space for people to be themselves, I love deeply and uncondionally, I can see people's highest potential and most amazing qualities, I fight for people's dreams and fight for them to believe in themselves.

Moon - neveeerrrr in relationships, I can't hide my feelings, I can't lie, I can't manipulate. I hate all those things. I want complete honesty and nothing else. 💯 even if someone tries to supress their feelings I make sure to ask and stay with the person so they open up.

Mercury - yes 🤣🤣🤣

Venus - physically affectionate, affectionate with their words, touchy, gentleman, classy, hot , sexy 🤣 has divine Masculine traits. A lover boy.

Mars- well it depends if I need to approach anyone, if so I will, but usually others approach me first.

Jupiter - oh I consider myself extremely lucky

Saturn - umm I think some adhd symptoms, so for example, can't focus on something unless it's interesting, forgetfulness lol can't wait for things !! 🤣 but I actually don't have the majority of the symptoms, like I'm not hyperactive at all nor am I disorganised or indicise.

Uranus - education , education should be individualistic, meaning give children incredible amounts of inspiration when they're young so they can see what they like and not like. Not 18 years of maths, science etc for all. In the current education system, only the academic child succeeds. In the future our peak will begin at 20 not at the current 40. Its not coincidental that everyone is lost after they leave school. That's the first time people find themselves. I believe that if you've been through the current education system you have been intellectually abused. Only 1/100 will go onto Academia, therefore we would have all failed in school at some point and felt bad for no reason. Or got scolded by a parent for no reason. This system will vanish. I hate that I wasted 23 years of my life on it. Gatekeeping information. For what. It's going to end soon.

Neptune - intuitive af

Pluto - haha.... twin flame awakening and discovering your twin flame.

Ascendant- YES

IC - 50/50, my childhood was primarily with mum, grandma and auntie and siblings cause dad was always working and tbh I don't remember much of him in childhood. I used to think I was so rich because I loved everyone and that's what I thought being rich meant🤣

Descendant- Friends : extremely, extremely kind. Guys: really hot 🤣

MC - no idea

Aries - yes because of my ADHD but I've recently been less so

Taurus - oh gosh, so before I went mainly raw vegan it was lasagne, donuts, pizza, anything chocolate, cake, wraps, fried cheese block ( non vegan days), Muffins, Cupcake, brownie, Bueno. After I went raw vegan, its Banana Slushie, Orange Juice, Any kind of fruit juice, smoothies, any raw food, I love trying out new food, mango, peach. Any fruit. I love Everything I eat ! My favourite food used to be Bulgarias' most famous salad. Shopska Salata. Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, ( Cirene - Bulgarian White Feta cheese) salt, vinegar, oil, lemon. Everyone used to know me as salad girl 🤣 because of how salads were my favourite. I still have some cooked food when I desire it. Like Love Raw, I've stopped eating processed sugar foods because I get my sugar kick from the fruit but damn that is one good vegan Bueno. I wrapped one in a pancake once, oh my days 🤤🤤🤤🤤

LoveRaw and Oreos are THE top tier of vegan food.

Gemini - yes ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Cancer - oh yes I really do!!!!! And that starts with a guy . My dream has always only been one dream my whole life, it's to have a lover I really love, because that's who I see as a family first. I've been single my whole life because I've never found that. In fact, that's why I initially wanted to be an actress. Because I used to really like the boys in the movies and thought, I'm drawn to them for some reason, I want to act with them to see why. (Later, when I discovered my twin flame, I understood why. But that's a story for another time haha). If I don't have extreme passionate love in my most direct relationship, that's just so scary to me. A future I don't want 10000%. I think I'd like 3 children. I really want to be a mum, to love someone all the time, for them to look to you for their self esteem and for you to only love them unconditionally and see what person they are in this world. To share the love for your children with a husband and to see your husband and children playing together ❤️ to expand your family with someone you are in love with. To see your lover in them. I've always played around with what kind of upbringing I want them to have, I used to really like the surfing lifestyle in the sun and water whilst eating fruit, or imagine if they grow up in a city or somewhere cosmopolitan with a beach at the back of the house. Goodness this all depends on who I marry really. I have no idea what their career will be? A surfer ? A business man? Your life literally depends on your partners' job and your own job. If I want to be an actress in America, then realistically I will end up with a business man who works in New York, so I might end up with the city lifestyle. I just know that I don't want a man who's really busy though. I wouldn't like to not see them or be with them. I don't want that relationship where you need space from each other or where you need to both be working so you miss each other or only see each other for the nights. Or where you have fights (I never want to fight with my lover). Or where your life is majorly focused on your job. I can't do that. I need a lover. I need a lover lifestyle. I need someone to think about 24/7 😅. I need someone's body to daydream about. I need someone's eyes to look into all the time and feel pure unconditional love between each other. I need someone that feels like only you and them exist. I need someone to love ❤️ nurture and support. 🥰

Leo - I am okay with whatever life gives me, so if that is unnoticed or being the centre of attention. I am okay with both. I don't choose to have a preference because I can not know what another person will think of me or how they will treat me. That's why I don't react if someone disrespects me, if that is how they chose to see me, I accept it. And if someone is nice to me, I treasure it so much. Plus there are pros and cons to both. Being unnoticed for a celebrity may be bliss, being the centre of attention of someone who's been ignored their whole life would be bliss. I like to hear people's opinions and thoughts, I'm very curious about other people's worlds simply because everyone has such different likes, that you're bound to meet people who like things you don't and I love to change my opinion to the positive, I love to be shown a light I previously couldn't see, plus I think most people don't receive a lot of praise and don't feel seen or heard enough, because I realised that the only reason I am strong and confident is because my mum always listens to me, my sister always validates me and so does my brother. I am strong because I am nurtured. Therefore, I like to nurture people that way because that's how I see them, with joy. I think when you are the centre of attention people don't speak up because they're focusing you or they may feel invisible or less than. And if they get to a point where they brake down, that means you were a part of the accumulation of them feeling bad, and I can't imagine someone secretly feeling bad whilst at the same time you're feeling good because of the attention. I don't like the unawareness, blindness and selfishness of that situation. The quote " If you can only be tall when someone else is on their knees" by Toni Morrison really captures it. Plus how can you be happy, when the person next to you is sad. Also, I like to go into their world because I already know mine, any new knowledge from theirs can help me discover new areas of mine too. I don't think I'm drawn to being the centre of attention for the sake of it, however, on the occasion when someone offers it to me, I respectfully receive as it is always nice when someone is nice to you and makes you feel special too. It's a nice gesture :)

Virgo - perfectionists are stereotypically unhappy, however I think that their aims are nothing short of admirable. For someone to dedicate their whole being into success. I like that. It shows they care about their work, which really means that they are respectful to the person recieving their work. The problem is that there is a lot of guilt and shame and attack which comes from self hate. Once you have a high self-esteem and love yourself you realise that you can be happy perfectionist. I am that.

Libra - I'd love to! 1 million percent!!

Scorpio - sure

Sagittarius - New York ! I've always thought that New York was my type of city. But I want to see the world with people I love!

Capricorn - Playing Elektra for Marvel.

Aquarius- social, I like spending time with people I love, hate being alone. I can't do things by myself and not even that but I get in accidents so much and hurt myself by accident so much that I need someone to watch me 🤣

Pisces - I like to try all and I enjoy all.

1H - Classy, Elegant, Feminine, Sensual

2H - no, I don't think I attach to physical things, however physical things do bring back memories of people. I attach to people though. Once I'm attached to you, I'm in love with you forever haha

3H - the movie industry

4H - I'm close with all

5H - reading, but anything will become my hobby at one point haha

6H - Yes and no.

7H - Being vegan is a green flag for me, I can't date a non-vegan nor someone who wants pets. I think those are deal breakers me.

8H- workaholics. No thank you. A lover for me always comes first.

9H - all of them ;)

10H - I am inevitable 🤣

11H - Kind, Attentive, Caring

12H - not having a lover I love. My life hope is that.

Astrology ask game ☄️

sun ⇢ name 5 things you like about yourself?

moon ⇢ do you suppress your feelings?

mercury ⇢ are you a talkative person?

venus ⇢ describe your ideal type

mars ⇢ are you the type to approach others first or do you like others to do that instead?

jupiter ⇢ do you consider yourself a lucky or unlucky person?

saturn ⇢ what are the things you consider you struggle the most?

uranus ⇢ what things do you think should change in society?

neptune ⇢ are you a rational or intuitive person?

pluto ⇢ tell something supernatural that happened to you

ascendant ⇢ do you believe in love at first sight?

IC ⇢ do you think you had a good childhood?

descendant ⇢ what kind of people do you usually attract?

MC ⇢ what kind of reputation do you think you have?

aries ⇢ are you an impulsive person?

taurus ⇢ what's your favorite food?

gemini ⇢ do you have a good relationship with your siblings? if you're an only child, would you like to have siblings? how many?

cancer ⇢ do you want to start a family in the future? how many children would you like to have?

leo ⇢ do you like being the center of attention or do you prefer to go unnoticed?

virgo ⇢ do you consider yourself a perfectionist?

libra ⇢ would you like to get married in the future?

scorpio ⇢ do you feel comfortable talking about taboo things?

sagittarius ⇢ what places would you like to travel in the future?

capricorn ⇢ what's your ideal job?

aquarius ⇢ do you consider yourself an antisocial or social person?

pisces ⇢ what kind of art are you good at? (painting, dancing, singing, etc.)

1H ⇢ describe your style

2H ⇢ do you have any object that you like a little too much? what is it and why?

3H ⇢ what are some of the topics you like to talk about the most?

4H ⇢ which relatives are you the closest with?

5H ⇢ do you have a hobby? which one(s)?

6H ⇢ do you consider yourself a workaholic?

7H ⇢ what do you consider green flags in a relationship?

8H ⇢ what do you consider red flags in a relationship?

9H ⇢ what languages ​​would you like to learn?

10H ⇢ how do you want people to remember you?

11H ⇢ describe your friends in 3 words

12H ⇢ which is/are your biggest fear(s)?

[la-appel-du-vide]

10•27•24 - Halloween Party 2024

For this year's group costume, we did Peter Pan! We had Glen as Peter, me as Tinkerbell, B as Captain Hook, Jason as Smee, Beach as Wendy, and Kena as a lost boy!

We took pictures at Pineview, to get some water in the background, and some mountains to hopefully help give the illusion of Neverland! It wasn't perfect, but it worked ok! Pictures were cold, but went well. I need to find a new remote clicker so I don't have to constantly run back and forth to push the button on the camera!

Then we went to Beach's for the party. We usually do it at our house, but because of Daisy, she wanted to do it at hers this year! Perfect for us, because we love Daisy haha.

We started out with dinner that Beach made - homemade bread and chicken pot pie soup, and I brought salad haha. She did so much work, and it was so good!!

Then we got started on games while we waited for her homemade pie to cook. The first one we did was Glen's. He had a surprise liquid drinking game, where there were eight possible options, and you'd roll the dice four times to decide which numbers you'd have to try and then guess. My first one was soy sauce, which definitely caught me off guard with how salty it was, but I knew the flavor immediately. Next I had bread and butter pickle juice, and I was proud that I even knew the exact type of pickles they were - helps to come from a household that loves pickles! Then I had corn can water, which was weird but a fairly obvious one. And I ended up a chunky liquid that I had absolutely no idea what to guess. I wrote salsa, just because of the chunks, and it ended up being Italian salad dressing haha. The funniest thing was Jason putting down milk when he tasted the corn can water! After we all guessed our four, we had the option to go back and taste the other four for bonus points. We all did, and so I tried the ones that were considered "treats" since I already did all of the "tricks." There was Strawberries & Cream Dr. Pepper (got that wrong, and also hated it), Fanta (got that one!), Watermelon Ghost (had absolutely no idea), and Cream Soda (missed this one also). Being specific on the type of pickles that it was was the extra half point I needed to be the winner, with Kena right on my heels! And I won a Swig gift card, so love that for me.

We stopped for pie, and Beach's fantastic homemade whipped cream, and then got back into it.

My game was next, and it was a baby food guessing game. I had lucky number 13 different flavors, some fruits and some vegetables, that they had to blindfold taste test and guess. Some had two or three fruits in it, but if they guessed more than what was actually in it (i.e. guessing three fruits and there were only two, or two fruits and there were only one) they'd get no points at all for that one. But they'd get one point for each they guessed correctly, if they guessed the correct number or under. It was so fun to watch their reactions to some of the bad ones, like corn or peas hahah. The girls did way better than the boys, but Kena ended up the winner and got a Jamba Juice gift card!

Jason went next, and set up a sheet with monsters on it that had holes you had to throw stress ball pumpkins through for points. The first round, Glen got 0, B got 1, Beach got 2, Kena and I got 4, and Jason got 0. So Ken and I had a tie-breaker round, and she went first and got all 6! I couldn't compete with that haha. She won two bags of candy for it!

Beach went next and we played a game called Fish Bowl. Everyone came up with five Halloween words or phrases, and one random word or phrase, and put them into the bowl. There were three rounds, and we did girls vs boys. Round one is played like Catch Phrase. On your turn, you get 30 seconds to get your team to guess as many words as possible by describing what's on the paper however you want, without saying the word. Once all the words are gone, they all go back into the bowl for round two - charades. Just acting, no talking. Once all the words are gone from that round, they all go back into the bowl one more time for round 3 - one word clues. That would be hard if you hadn't already had two rounds getting familiar with all the words in there! It was super funny, and the girls dominated (unsurprisingly). (;

Then we did B's game. He had five different cups that we had to try and get in the right order, like Mastermind. The catch was that the other five of us were in a line, and would move the cups, get told how many were in the right order, and then had to go to the end of the line. Whoever was the one to get all five in the right order on their turn was safe, and then the game started again with less people. Instead of a prize for the winner, there was a punishment for the loser. I was the first to "win" and join the other side. Then Jason, then Beach, and finally Ken! This game is so easy with only five cups if you're the only one playing, but it gets way more complicated with others changing things up in ways that you wouldn't! So Glen was the loser, and had to do an interpretive dance for the group as his punishment.

Kena's activity was making caramel apples, but by this point, it was past 11 PM on a work night, so we decided to save that for another day. We had a blast, and I look forward to our Halloween party every single year!

[5tar9litter]

Things my mom said multiple times:

Partying:

“I don’t know why I don’t like it. I should like drinking and gambling. I should like talking to those thai girls even if they are hella rude. I should leave all of my kids alone at home while I go party past 12 at midnight. I guess I’m just weird like what they said. I don’t like talking to those people. They are so annoying, always boasting about how much money they make and then wasting it all away in the casino! Why don’t I like them? Why do I hate it so much??”

She’s said this exact topic at least 60 times this year of 2023. And I’d explain it’s because they are horrible ppl and it’s okay to have different hobbies from others. At least you are saving money, avoiding health risks, and just go find better ppl to be with. Plus I am the same way. I hate those ppl with the same passion but I just found better people who doesn't do those type of things.

Then she’d forget what I just said and start the same exact paragraph by next week or month.

And I start to interrupt when she is talking now because it’s annoying having them ask dumb ass questions esp if you just consulted them like 45x’s now. It’s just a waste of time and I noticed I’ve been either telling her she and I already talked about this or changing the subject completely.

Food:

“I wish we ate more sweets. As a family, nobody in this family likes it. I buy so much cookies, sodas, pizzas, apple pies, cakes, and candy but nobody eats all of it?”

I’d explain, “it’s too sweet. And there’s so much too. You buy like 26 apple pies and expect 4 of your kids to eat all of it in a week?? No thanks.”

“But why can’t we be like an american family? Why can’t we just eat all of the sweets like that?”

“But that’s why all of Americans are dying from cardiovascular diseases, Mom. Sweets kill u if you eat a lot, duh. What r u trying to do, kill us?”

“Haha, you are right but look at how good it looks.”

“Gross. It’s too sweet. Why did you buy so much sweets from the store again? You know 19 years of my life, none of us like cakes and stuff like that.”

“*attempts to eat all 26 apple pies by herself and stops eating by the 3rd apple pies* yuck! it’s so sweet! Why can’t I finish all of it?”

“Facepalms**”

SHE DOES THIS ALL THE TIME AHHH. She knows we don't like sweets. Period. Yet she buys it all the time and always complains that we never eat it even though none of us wanted it. If we were like, "Mom can we buy these cupcakes?" then we don't eat all of it. Then that makes sense that she'd be mad. But she's actually encouraging us to eat unhealthy on a daily basis. Like do you know how much pizzas we've had delivered to house on the daily basis? 6 BOXES for 4 KIDS AHHHH

This behavior did start my brother's food addictions though. Because she would encourage us to eat all of this and they would finish all 5 or 6 boxes by themselves. Now my brothers are having heart problems and stomach issues. Bruh.

Family in laws:

"When you date or get married, you are gonna have to sacrifice your whole life to your man's parents. You have to clean and cook for them 24/7. You will become a slave to them. Dating is never fun. It's only miserable"

I just nod my head and act like I'm listening every time she says this.

My job

"You shouldn't go to college and get a job. Just open a business. I'll support you."

She doesn't even have enough money to buy me food. I have to work to pay for it. It's so annoying because my dad told me the same thing but he can't even pay the bills so he's always stressing out.

"You should start a Youtube channel."

I respond with, "No thank you. I hate filming stuff. I don't even post 1 picture on my other social media so what makes you think I wanna?"

"Just saying. It'd be a good start."

"Yeah yeah."

She brings up this same topic of me starting a Youtube channel another 30x.

"Why do you keep telling me this, Mom!?"

Usually, I end up getting really pissed off. I hate when I get mad at anybody including my mom but she has a weird habit of repeating herself.

She really wants me to fucking start a youtube channel. I did start one at some point but then I got busy with school or other things and it was really boring for me so I just stopped. But it annoys me that she doesn't understand that I don't like making youtube videos especially at the moment. In the future, I can see it happening but not now. She still keeps suggesting it.

Another thing that annoys me is that she always tell me that my job sucks.

It took me 6 months to get my job and I love it to death. Even if it's minimal pay: Around 16$/hr where I live.

My coworkers are so nice. My managers are so kind and patient with me. The customers are so good to me and they treat me like family. The job is easy and fun. Sometimes I get yelled at by customers because I work at retail and I need an ID from them in order for them to purchase the cigarettes. 97% of them are pretty compliant. So it's fast and easy and if they argue, my coworkers always back me up. They are so kind compared to my old job where I had no support. So, I am always happy to come to work because for someone in my position and history, especially with a tight schedule, this job is like paradise for me. So every time I have a small issue like customers being an idiot or me being hit on at work which is all the time, my mom would say my job sucks.

I call her out on it because at least I am working and you know, compared to my old job at Petco, it's actually really good for a college student. It's close by and easy and relaxes me even if there's small mishaps.

She says she just meant all of that work for 17/hr. I tell her, "For now, this is what I just gotta work with it. But it doesn't suck. I'm just really grateful I have a job.

Babies:

"Do not have babies when you are young." Valid.

Boyfriends

"No dating until you finish school and get a career."

"

Valid.

"You can only dress like that around your boyfriend when you get one."

"You can only go watch movies or go out with your boyfriend when you get one."

"You can only get a house when you get a boyfriend."

"When you get a boyfriend, you'll have someone to hang out with all the time."

"WHY DO YOU WANT A BOYFRIEND SO MUCH I DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT'S SO GOOD ABOUT HAVING ONE?!!?"

Mom, ever since I was young. You instilled this mindset that I need a boyfriend to have freedom in life. You won't even let me go out without a guy accompanying me and every guy I am just friends with you think I am dating him. AHH WHY IS SHE LIKE THIS?

"OOoh, looks like you are ready for a boyfriend~" My mom would tease me all the time and at the same time she'd tell me, "No boyfriend! You are too young. Not until you are a doctor!"

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Casinos:

For 5 years, this is all she talks about. She hates it there with so much hatred that it's incomprehensible but she keeps coming back to work there. Her coworkers also got annoyed with how repetitive she can be and she's told me about this. They told her there's so much careers out there. Why does she keep coming back to the casino if she hates it so much then quits within 5 months??

This year in 2023. she just quit one casino and now she secretly applied to ANOTHER ONE this month in August and my dad found out and yelled at her. I remembered their argument. "YOU LIED TO ME! YOU TOLD ME YOU'LL NEVER GO BACK AND YOU WENT AND APPLIED WITHOUT TELLING ME? YOU KNOW YOU ARE GONNA QUIT AGAIN. YOU DID THIS 5 TIMES ALREADY. WHY DON'T YOU LEARN? YOU CAN'T DO GRAVEYARD SHIFTS. YOU KNOW HOW SICK YOU GET WHEN DEALING PAST 3AM. WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO YOURSELF?!" I understand my mom wants to work again but doesn't know any other way to make lots of money with just a high school degree. But I agree this can't be healthy. When the other casino she applied see that she just quit 5 other major(popular) casinos within 3 years. They are gonna reject her applications because they know she likes to apply then quit after 5 months.

New business plans:

"I should buy those asian plants and sell it on facebook!"

I encourage her. She's been talking about this for a year now.

"I should cook food and sell it on facebook marketplace like those thai girls!"

I encourage her alot for this because I think she'd do well. She's been talking about this for 2 years now.

"I should work in another job that isn't the casino." *never does so*

"I wanna open an asian fast food shop with a drive through. I never seen one here in America."

I encourage her.

"I want to be a real estate agent. *Continues to explain how much money she'd make and swears she'll finish the classes to get the certificate.*"

This convinced me and my dad that she would actually do it. My dad is really hard to convince so I was surprised he let her. My dad said he'd support her until she gets a degree which is supposed to take 6 months only. She paid $1000, took the class for 5 months, then quit with no refunds.

She told me it's because the professor said she won't be able to become a millionaire until a year later because the economy is rocky right now so nobody's buying houses right now especially with the interest rates being so high for them.

I understood it but I told her like at least finish the last month and just take the exam. You get to cheat too like they do not care at all. Like just get the certificate and get it over with.

She explains she don't have the confidence to finish it. So she never finish the class or the exam. She ended up wasting $1000 even though I offered to cheat for her. ITS LITERALLY AN OPENED BOOK TEST. THE PROFESSOR LITERALLY TOLD HER THE ANSWERS FOR THE EXAM SO IT LITERALLY IS JUST FILLING IN THE BLANK.

After she did that, I've lost all hopes for her bro.

I don't encourage her to start a business because she's always quit or never make action. But you know what did she do? She bought this asian plant and gave it to some random mien woman to profit off of her for free :D R u fucking kidding me? Mom, why. That was your money right there. U bought that plant to make money on facebook but instead you gave it to some random asian lady. She was pretty disappointed in herself as well.

She always talk about: her Nightmares, hair loss, unhealthy eating, nutritional deficiencies, walking at the park, how much she hates my dad and how dirty the house is.

I don't really care and actually respond to her about it.

Things my dad always say:

"Always invest your money!"

"Just take easier classes."

Yeah sure let me just not graduate college by not taking my required Biology: Anatomy and physiology and statistics classes.

"You have to graduate with a bachelor!!"

Also refuses to support my education**

"You are gonna be a millionaire!"

"Why am I such a loser?" My dad always says that to himself.

He brags about me alot especially about how I won 2cd place on a contest and ended up being interviewed on tv.

I luv my parents but omg they are so dumb.

[servin-up-surveys]

survey #147

Have you ever drawn or painted a self-portrait? Painted, yes, but only because it was an art class assignment.

Do you know anyone in a relationship with someone who’s old enough to be their parent? It's possible, idk.

Do you know any narcissists? I sure do.

When was the last time you spoke to someone in a different language? I read a quote on the screen while watching Dark (it's German) with Girt because he wanted to know how it was properly read. I tend to fuck up on pronunciation a lot myself because I overthink it and for some weird reason I've never figured out am also just very awkward about speaking a language not everyone here understands, but I did pretty damn good that time, lol.

When was the last time you took a picture with your pet(s)? With a pet, it's been a hot minute. I just don't like taking photos featuring myself.

Which shade of foundation do you usually buy? I don't wear foundation, even in the extremely rare occasion I put any sort of makeup on.

Have you ever dreamt of someone you barely know? Yes actually, those are so weird.

What would you consider your defining feature? Well, I'm pretty sure people are gonna notice my weight first.

You kiss: boys or girls? Boys and girls and everything inbetween.

What you wish your living situation was: Girt and I in our own place with the pets.

One color you’d never paint your walls: A bright yellow, for one.

A (normal, not manure etc.) scent you don’t like: Gasoline, tar, freshly cut grass.

One kind of alcohol you won’t drink: I will never, ever, ever put beer in my mouth because of my dad.

An actor you think has no business acting? I don't know shit about acting, don't ask me.

A food you won’t eat: Beans is one that people tend to not get at all, like I can't chew or swallow them.

An animal that scares you: Centipedes, especially big ones. They're very cool visually, but way too fast and their bites are legendary.

What’s the stinkiest pet you’ve ever had? Well Teddy and his diaper towards the end of his life, when he had UTIs non-stop. Have you also smelled a cat's litterbox? Especially when it's in your BEDROOM? God help Roman's shits sometimes.

Have you ever seen one of your friends get arrested? No, that'd be upsetting.

Do you put sprinkles on anything? No, I hate sprinkles.

How do you like your steak? Medium well.

Long hair on guys: yes or no? YES I fucking LOVE long hair on guys

Bring anyone dead back to life, who would it be? Steve Irwin.

How many siblings does your mom have? Three.

Have you ever met a mainstream band? I've never met a band, period.

Would you ever meet someone you met online? I've done it before and there are some more I would meet, even want to meet.

Is your last name extremely common? I mean, I don't think extremely common, but it's certainly not rare.

Would you feel funny if you kissed somebody of the same sex? No, it didn't even feel funny the first time I did it after living the vast majority of my life thinking I was straight.

What’s something you can cook or bake like a pro? lol nothing

Would you rather donate time, blood, or money? Probably time.

What’s a pretty bird? All owls. Such beautiful, majestic animals.

Besides sleeping, what do you do in bed? I used to do literally everything in bed for years, I lived in it and it caused the muscle atrophy in my legs, but thank GOD I finally stay out of it as much as I can. Now I really just sometimes read or do ✨couple things✨ in it.

Is the last person you called attractive? I think my mom's very pretty, but I'm definitely not attracted to her, that'd be problematic.

What does your name mean? "Of Britain." So boring, lol.

Do you know how many people your best friend has had sex with? Yes.

Is the last person you kissed mad at you? No.

Do you believe teenagers can be in love and stay in love? Absolutely.

If you have a Facebook, when was the last time you changed your profile picture? It's been quite a while.

Are you a stoner? No.

What is the last gift you received and from who? Haha Girt ordered it back in like, October, but within the past week it got here: a Mira plush that Konami released that I casually shared on Facebook just because it was super cute and Girt decided to buy it immediately, lol. She's an adorable shiba inu with a headset that originates from a joke ending in Silent Hill 2 where she's behind all of it at a big desk with tons of buttons and levers, and it became a trend in the game after that.

What is your state’s minimum wage? $7.25/h, proven unlivable <3

Is there anyone that you’re mad at right now? No.

Do you feel like different alcohols have different effects on you? Not that I've noticed.

Did you change anything on your Facebook page today? No, I seldom do.

How many significant others have you had in your WHOLE life? Only three that were even remotely significant.

Have you ever purchased condoms? I didn't.

Let’s say you had a baby with the last person you kissed? Not in our foreseeable future, it'd break my heart but I'd abort it because we are not ready for that and there's already an insane overabundance of children that need parents. Also going through a traumatic experience like pregnancy would be for me (I have a wildly strong phobia of it), getting it out, and then not keeping it would ruin me, I know it would.

Do you have someone you can spill your heart out to? Mom, Girt, Mazzy, and Tez I'm all comfortable doing that with.

Your ex shows up randomly at your house, what do you say? None of them know where I live, soooo that would be concerning.

Is there a person that you would do absolutely anything and everything for? No; I wouldn't kill someone just because my mom asked me to.

Does sex mean love? Definitely not for everyone, but I would only do it with someone I love.

What was the last thing you posted on Instagram? A picture of the Mira plush I mentioned earlier.

Do you consider yourself a nature person? Absolutely, but I wish I could spend more time in it. Hyperhidrosis is NOT fun and dehydrates you so fast with severity like mine, and plus my legs still have healing to do before I can be outside without a place to sit nearby.

Will you keep your last name when you get married? No.

Do you like fish or chicken more? Chicken, I don't like fish.

What scares you more: snakes or spiders? Out of the two, a spider is more likely to scare me. I love snakes, but I'd obviously be alarmed if I like, suddenly noticed a rattlesnake beside me. I'm still getting comfortable with spiders, though of course my FAVORITE spiders are the ones everyone's scared of haha, tarantulas. I'm more scared of things like funnelwebs, the smaller guys that have bites that will kill the shit outta you real fuckin fast.

Do you think that texting on a date is rude? Unless it's an important text, yes, especially early on when you're getting to know each other.

What’s your favorite memory with your last ex? Showing up at her house on her birthday when she had no idea whatsoever it was happening. Parents brought her into their room as a distraction for me to go into hers and just sit at her desk; her face lit the fuck up when she saw me, and it definitely hurts to remember, because that was genuine joy. I don't regret ending our friendship (it was already over), but I regret how I went about it.

What is the oldest online account that you still use? Uh probably my primary deviantART. Or Facebook? idk

Have you ever had Christmas carolers come to your house and sing for you? No, I'd absolutely hate that.

What country does your favorite band hail from? Ozzy's from Britain, Rammstein are from Germany.

What’s the worst thing about being male/female (whichever you are)? The prejudice that comes with having a uterus, add on that the government is super into controlling YOUR fucking body part.

What is your favorite documentary? The Meerkats from 2008, everything about it is fucking beautiful, I consider it a favorite movie beside TLK.

Who crosses your mind the most? Girt.

Ever got stitches? Yes, in my chin when I fell right on it and got a concussion, and then after my cyst removal surgery.

If Hogwarts was a real school would you attend? Because it would celebrate the work of a raging transphobe, hell no. This woman has LITERALLY said that it's her fucking income that is enough validation for her, I'm not engaging in a damn thing related to her.

Do you like fireworks? They're pretty, but I'm against their usage because of how often the remains just turn into litter, they're a fire hazard, and above all they can be a trauma trigger to people and even kill small animals with how fucking scared they get.

Is respect given or earned with you? I give everyone a baseline level of respect which will grow or shrink depending on you.

Are you any good with Photoshop? I think I'm decent, but I am absolutely no pro, there's tons of stuff idk how to do.

The political spectrum. Where do you fall? Somewhere on the left, idk my exact label.

Do you use a top sheet? No, they annoy me more than anything.

Do you know what any of your close friends did yesterday afternoon? Girt's my best friend, and Mom and I went with him and his family to lunch at Red Robin for Mother's Day. Neither of us had ever been there before, and I was really impressed, but way more than anything I just liked being together as a family, I don't see his enough, and I even got to meet his best childhood friend finally.

[harukisakisblog]

Yandere scaramouche

FEMALE READER DNI

Author side note: I try to make it gender-neutral as much as I can and I think I do a pretty good job in it? Anyway, there's the word "boy" in it I hope you don't mind. Also, this is my first time writing about scramouche and I try a new style. Hope you like it

Scaramouche is definitely a possessive yandere, once he get to taste the love he want he got addicted to it quite cute don't you think so?

You can try and run away from him as much as you like. But he'll always be there just waiting for the day you lower your guards and just when you thought you're safe he showed up and take you back with him. Even if that mean he need to tied you up or worse ... Maybe cut off your leg?

It's okay! Human usually have 2 leg even if he cuts one the other one could still be use right? But if you don't want one of your leg to be cut off maybe act like a good boy and he'll consider it. Shh....don't cry darling, as long as you'll be a good partner he has no need to cut off your leg or any other part of your body right~?

To be honest, it's quite a hassle to handle you, sure you're cute and so sweet and all but can you stop with that glare? Want him to gauge that pretty eyes out? The thought of it...not bad. He will be the only thing you can feel, there's no need for that (e/c) to see someone else anymore. Haha, won't that be good?

Ah ah ah, I forgot you also need to properly dress take your pants idiot! But...if you don't want to wear pants, he won't mind as long as he's the only one who gets to see them. *ahem* anyway you must remember being a partner of scramouche meaning you must fit in everything. Dance, elegant, look, talk, anything. If you dare embarrassed him in front of everyone...surely you don't want that right?

So then! Let's start with your routine! What? What do you mean you don't want to do you need scramouche to force you himself? Sure but don't go screaming okay! You're the one who asks this yourself- no? Yosh! Now let's get to work

Morning routine

You'll wake up and find no one on your side because scramouche has already gone to his work, but that doesn't mean you'll be free his maid and butlers are always there to dress you up. Mmmh...which one do you think you like? A purple one or the black one? Either way, you look so stunning in both of those anyway.

Breakfast usually only has 2 types of food. The vegetables and the fruit. After all, you need to look good all the time so you must eat properly and eat healthy food all the time. Desert is forbidden unless it's dinner or you're going out on a date with him.

At 9:00 you will need to know how to act and talk, scramouche servant will teach you how to properly act like a noble. It doesn't matter if you like it or not. And even if you think this is only for girls who care? It's not like you need to wear a dress or anything maybe?

How about you stop writing so poorly? Look at your handwriting it's so- ugly!!! If people saw this they probably thought that you're a chicken! Now now, how about you stop with that glare and look at how actual noble writing skill is?

Who says becoming a partner is easy? Go on dance, we want to see how a commoner like you dance- what is that??? Hello? Are you sure this is how people dance because it looks like to me you only move your leg and hand, sigh you sure are lucky today. At least lord scramouche isn't here...yet.

What do you mean you don't know how to cook? Are you stupid or just pretending to move aside! You must know how to cook! What if lord scramouche asks you to cook for him?! And that the tea too! What? You're tired? Don't be a baby now stand up!

Evening Routine

Wow, you must be tired right? Since you need to do all of that just in 3 hours well you're in luck lord scramouche has returned! What do you mean not? Nonsense! Go and greet him like a good partner you are!

When you walk toward him you could feel that there's something wrong with the room. There are people but they all are wearing a mask? Why? And what did Kuni want? Your mind was filled with a lot of questions some of them got their answer some of them still don't.

He look at you and ask you to seat on the chair, before you eat he will ask you about your day! Aww isn't he nice? Hey! Answer him you idiot! Scaramouche will ask you 5 question (just to let you know this question is tricky)

1: how's your day?

You must answer it with 'yes' otherwise you'll get yourself in a situation where he either shocks you with his electro vision, or your hair gets pulled. Which one do you prefer? Saying no to a day would mean that you aren't satisfied with him, (obviously, you didn't) that would mean you to be ungrateful.

2: do you like your new home?

'Yes,' or 'no' there are 2 ways for you to say no- just kidding you must say yes and that's the final. I quite pity you for that. Well it's your fault for making him fall for you.

3: (M/N) want a dance?

Now, this is where that dancing practices come to the rescue! Scaramouche himself aren't very good at it, so all you need to do is just do the basic. Easy right?

4: do you like your food?

Let's see, there's your (food/N) and you don't like it, so what did you do? Just eat it. You won't get another food after that's it until it's dinner time.

5: Do you still remember about them?

Just nod and be silent, if Scaramouche is in a bad mood just say no, but if he is in a good mood just nod and be silent. Jealousy is a strong emotion and I agree with it. He knows you're lying but sometimes it feels good to see you trying to not get on his bad side.

Night routine

Aww, you must be so tired right? Well lord Scaramouche has just come back from work! Just to give you a couple of the last advice. Don't go and try to fight him this time. Someone tired and is probably in a bad mood is someone you don't want to mess with. Specifically him what? No, I wasn't talking or anything

You try to walk as slowly as possible without making it obvious, why did Kuni kidnap you? What did he want? All that you're getting is that you are "special" and all he wanted was just to "protect" you but from who and what?

After getting into the room, the maids and butler go right away, leaving only you two together. There's an awkward silence between you, and him.

"Name" Scaramouche said, you look at him. What did he want? He opens his arm and that's when it hits you. No, he doesn't want a hug. He wants you to change him, there comes the memory of changing a person's cloth practice.

You already know what Scaramouche can do and you don't want it. So you began by opening the button and gently taking out his pants down, after that you go and grab a towel and put it around him. Carefully as to no hurt no, trigger him in the process. You make a mistake here and there but it's your first time so no one can do right?

There. It's all good Scaramouche with nothing but a towel to hide his under. Looking back, did he even have a d-

"Name, come and bath with me"

"What!? No, no...look Kuni I get it that we used to bath together before but now, it's just too awkward"

Right after you finish your words he was already in front of you, that frightened you a little but you already got used to it. Before he kidnapped you he always do that. Scaramouche then grabs your hands and brings you closer to him.

He then began by forcing you to stand still and take out your cloth one by one. I try to stop him you gonna get sho- told you, don't try it, idiot.

After the bath

It's quite fortunate for you to not get hit or anything, you walk behind Scaramouche and you noticed that Mark you left on him still is there, there's guilt inside of you. But that doesn't stop you from hating a little.

After you wear your cloth you began to go and take a comb and help him do his hair, it's really easy once that fluffy hair got wet. While brushing his hair might sound easy, you need to be careful to not hurt him. Trust me bro getting your hair stuck is suck, but having it pulled all over might made me go boom!

After that, you gonna start helping him wear his bedroom clothes, you might notice that he always watching you, and you might think it's cute or just straight-up creepy. You're choice if you ignore the fact that you got kidnapped might help! Or maybe not...

After everything you just gonna go sit on the bed, wait for him to come. After that just imagine what he does to you