#they both liked the cheap stuff

[blondthndrninja]

Title: Tobacco

Rated: Everyone

Pairing: Trafalgar Law X Nami

The smell of cigarettes invaded Nami’s senses as she walked through the busy street. The scent of tobacco mixed with a citrus blend and immediately her mind conjured up the image of her late mother tending to her mikan trees.

‘Bellemere.’ She thought as she made her way to the tobacco shop at the end of the street before going inside.

Boxes of cigars, cigarellos, and cigarettes lined the walls along with loose tobacco leaves and various pipes that looked hand carved. The smell of the room reminded her of when she was young, when she and Nojiko would accompany Bellemere into town and stop by the tobacco shop for Bellemere to get her box of packs for the month. Once Nami had tried to sneak a smoke and Bellemere had given her a firm smack upside the head before launching into a lecture on how she and Nojiko should never consider taking up smoking and that it was a bad habit that she picked up when she was younger and that young ladies shouldn’t smoke because people don’t find that attractive.

“What can I do for you miss?” the shopkeeper asked.

Nami then saw it and picked up the box, “One of these, please.”

“Of course.” He said as she handed over a few coins, it was still the same price as it had been so long ago. “Have a nice day.”

“Thank you.” Nami said quietly as she turned around to leave the shop stepping outside to turn the corner only to collide into a solid body.

“Nami-ya?”

The orange haired pirate looked up meeting golden eyes, “Tora-o? What are you doing here?”

“I could ask you the same.” Law said to her looking at what was in her hand, “I didn’t know you smoke.”

Nami frowned, “I don’t. They’re for Sanji. Now excuse me, I need to get going.” She said only for him to grab the box out of her hand, “Hey!”

She saw his eyes widen slightly as he gazed at the packaging, “I knew I recognized this brand.”

“Huh?”

“Cora-san…he used to buy this all the time when we traveled together.” He said quietly.

Nami bit her lip, “They��they were Bellemere’s favorite brand to get. She…she said it was a bad habit she picked up…when she was younger.” She looked at Law who had an unreadable expression as he looked at the box, “What’s wrong?”

“Cora-san…he told me the same thing…” Law said quietly, “…I used to hate the smell.”

“Me too.” Nami said, “Sorry if I dragged up any bad memories.”

“You didn’t.” Law said his gold eyes softening, “Though I wasn’t expecting to hear that someone else smoked the same brand as Cora-san.” He said as he handed her back the box.

Nami moved her hand so that it covered the top of the box and looked up at him, “I know you’re probably busy but…if you want to, would you tell me more about Cora-san?”

Law’s fingers moved under her wrist catching against the bangle and then moved to her palm, “Only if you tell me more about Bellemere.”

[ganondoodle]

honestly i dont know how many times i can keep trying to like and engage with things if they always end up disappointing me so badly i cant like what came before it anymore

im not trying to center this around me or something, but im having a hard time coping with arcane doing it too (to me)

few things can catch my attention and all interests in media i have ever had fumbled everything later so badly i often never want to see or think about it again

its happened with transformers (prime specifically, i think the ending of season2? i dont remember everything but after the fucking new guys show up and it killed my hyperfixation on it back in the day), one piece (stopped since whole cake island and anything new i see of it only makes it more clear i cant stand it anymore), zelda (ahah .. totk, fuck that game, basically killed my hyperfixation on the franchise and im only holding on for some projects and cool people i met through it), (edit; how could i forget fromsoft/elden ring and what the DLC did.....), arcane/league (arcane, lore retcons, and now its ending, but it happened before it turned into a hyperfixation so theres that bit of mercy lol) and those were only my super special hyperfixation ones i still clearly remember im sure im forgetting some, its happened with movies and other series i gave a try too (even mob psycho ... the series i thought couldnt disappoint me ...)

i feel so bad about it, i feel like i am somehow wrong to dislike or even hate how media goes, and bc it happens every time i feel like .. theres something wrong with me .. theres gotta be soemthing wrong with me right?.. i SWEAR i do NOT find joy in hating or disliking things, it is not fun for me, i hate hating things, especially when i once loved them, even if it may seem like there is nothing i can ever like i am NOT doign it on purpose, i feel the same, i feel like theres nothing i can ever just like, and i hate myself for it .. but also cant help it, i cant force myself to like thingsi dont either, i just want to rip my hair out and cry

[loppiopio]

just some 🥥 related sillies i've made for that fic we all know.

[rollanan]

alright i kinda just wanted to get this off my chest in here but

we know that the 4th season of Bookworm is going to be animated by another more well known and budgeted studio, however i am afraid that the show might lose its charm

i mean like yeah it looks cheap but its like i can feel that it has soul even tho its raw, and its charming that way cos like you know its going to be one of those obscure unknown animes that just happens to be one of the greatest things ever id prefer it to be that way rather than looking super shiny

[xx00kie-sp00kiexx]

stares lovingly at the studio apartment Mr. Punk and I have been talking about

Dear God, it's me Joanie. I know I know but PLEASE. I NEVER ASK FOR SHIT.

[eats-the-stars]

hate my sister's shitty good for nothing boyfriend. can you imagine being a 30yo man with two kids who won't even scramble an egg. Not for his kids, not for his girlfriend, not for himself. literally if my sister doesn't leave out pre-made meals when he's watching the kids he will rip up bread or pour them dry cereal or open a granola bar and make himself microwave dinners. like, lowest effort possible. but if i mention this to my sis, she'll be like "no he's definitely cooked for the kids! he scrambled an egg for them once! i watched him do it!" but it's like...so he scrambled one egg in the last five years. just to like, prove he can? at your direct insistence? should we all clap? like seriously. hate this guy. had to really hold back recently because he had someone over and he was interacting with the kids more than usual for appearances, and he had to keep asking me and my sis what the 5yo was signing because he barely bothered to learn his own son's primary form of communication. i was so tempted to say "that one means 'go home' but you wouldn't know that because you don't take them anywhere." so hard to hold that in. If I had to describe this man in two words they would be these: Low Effort. Not quite bare minimum, but JUST enough to convince my sister that it would be too much hassle to get rid of him. he's stupid as fuck, but just smart enough to quickly stop shit like screaming obscenities at the kids for doing normal kid things. and he once stomped on my headphones and broke them in a fit of rage, but gave my sister money to replace them so it was "fine." Like, my sister thinks that he's just struggling with his anger issues, because he had a bad childhood, blah, blah, and oh he would never actually hurt her or the kids. and like, good for you, but i don't trust like that. genuinely hoping he gets struck by lightning and dies instantly.

[pom-seedss]

Price your art high otherwise people won't see the value in it and it won't sell!

Price your art low otherwise people won't be able to afford it and it won't sell!

Well! Maybe! My art just doesn't sell! Ever think of that?

[thatonebjp]

Finally did that third Signpost Uncommon cycle

[you-hate-time-travel]

scifi au dave taates organic meat for the first time in his life when hes like 15. all hes known before that is cheap pan-species non-offensive printer meat that tastes kinda dull

[kissycat]

I thought I was immune to the allure of stress shopping or "retail therapy" but turns out that downloading vinted is what would suck me into this world

[captorcorp]

hello cosplayers on tumblr i want to get a sewing machine do you have any recommendations... i've only made v beginner stuff so far idk how fancy it needs to work when i start more complex projects ^^; looking at the brother CS7000x maybe...

edit: or also maybe the Janome HD3000? heavy duty options would be nice

[newkiqx]

Installed a sensor on my girl so i know when

[bestnoncannonship]

With JoAnne Fabrics going out of business I feel it is my duty as a cosplayer, historical costumer, and general sewing gremlin to help teach y'all how not to be reliant on evil overpriced mediocre big box stores for fabric and cosplay supply, cause if I catch y'all going into Homophobia Lobby to get cosplay fabrics imma have to start throwing hands. And frankly you guys all deserve better.

- Find a neighborhood full of brown people. Probably a slightly poorer neighborhod. I know, I know, but they will have small independent fabric stores. Selection in each may vary. Hispanic and Caribbean areas will give you prints that EAT. Muslim areas will give you fabrics with amazing drapery. Indian and Southeast Asian areas will give you beading that would make the House of Worth wet with envy. (Try to avoid oldwhitelady quilting stores unless you are a knitter or are specifically trying to cosplay Kirsten Larson.) (Also ask while you're there for lunch/dinner spot recommendations. Your fabric store guy usually has a buddy with a joint nextdoor with the best *insert relevant ethnic food here* you'll ever put in your mouth.)

- DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OWNER OF SAID STORE. This I cannot stress enough. Abdul, my fabric guy, can and will get me whatever I want cause he knows me, knows I bring in other young people, and knows I will be back every month for more. Indie fabric stores tend to have older clients. They are anxious to see faces under 60. Just chat with whoever is in there about the kind of stuff you want and need and they will help you. This also frequently leads to discounts. I have not paid listed price for fabric in years and just walked out of Abdul's with 7~ yards of gorgeous teal satin for 10 bucks. Not a yard. Total.

- Do not be afraid of mess. The best shit comes from stores that look like a hurricane went through them. Don't try to understand the organization. (One day, 4 years into your relationship with the store, suddenly the fabric gods will reveal the knowledge to you.) Again, talk to whoever is in there about your project. They'll help.

- Give up on one stop shopping. Get your crafting supplies elsewhere. Like a small independent hardware store. There's usually an old guy in there that reminds you of an uncle who will also help you.

-Worbla and whatever other Cosplay Specific Material you're using is a fatphobic material straight from Satan's hot taint, you do not need it, and any old hardware/tractor supply dad will help you find better, more durable armor/weapon/detailing material. Don't snub your nose at paper mache and plaster of paris. Venetian Mask makers have been using it for years. Balsa wood is also your friend. Hardware store Uncles will teach you to work with both.

- Elderly people are your bffs. If you see an old person TALK TO THEM. They know how to do all kinds of shit. I know there's a hesitation around old people because of the political climate and a fear that they may be homo/trans/whatever-phobic, but hey....minds are changed by making friends. My elderly Muslim fabric supplier is an Our Flag Means Death fan because of me gushing about the teal I needed for Stede Bonnet. He wishes me happy pride now. He put bolt of rainbow in the window in June and kept it up all summer. And he'd never had a thought about queers before me.

- Don't feel limited to Craft and Fabric stores. Hardware stores are cool. They stock outdoor fabrics and umbrella and furniture covers that are very durable....my first cosplay was made out of patio furniture covers. Also upholstery stores and upholsterers have velvets and damasks and faux leather and real leather and all sorts of rich textures. Most of them will part with a few yards pretty cheap. Second hand sheets and bedspreads and curtains also make some really cool garments. A significant amount of my ren fair garb started as household goods.

- If you are forced to order fabric online, please for the love of all that is holy DO NOT BUY FROM MOOD or any other famous store. You're paying for their branding and their place on certain reality shows I will not mention. Indie is always cheaper for the quality and usually not abusing their workers.

- If the fabric/hobby/hardware/upholstery/etc store you develop a relationship with is inconveniently far from you, see if said owner is willing to take your order via phone and send it to you. You'd be surprised how accommodating people in the crafting and sewing world can be.

It all really comes down to having to form a community. I know finding multiple small stores is a lot less convenient than Joannes. But forming a relationship with a local supplier will, in the long run, yield you much better results AND put money and good back into a community near you.

(And if you're in the NYC area DM me and I'll put you in contact with Abdul. He's the absolute best and I'd do anything to help him and his business grow!!!)

[iamnotlookingidonotseeit]

what does it mean when running out of some trivial cheapo article makes you feel betrayed

[poptartcat]

Outsiders music/performing arts department au when??