#though that song was bad tbf

[ujuro]

Basically my beef with kpop nowadays is that the ladies still put out bangers fairly regularly but the gg landscape is one of the worst toxic cesspools I’ve ever seen in fandom (and the entire entertainment business too tbh) while on the other hand the bg landscape puts out decent music nowadays in comparison to fourth gen but none of the newer group members have any personality or noticeable star power save for like one dude from boynextdoor so I don’t feel compelled to pay attention to any of them

And then what’s in between are all of the lingering male soloists from dead/on hiatus third and second gen groups and that’s just mid soup lol

[rimeiii]

Matching WHB kings, nobles, angels, and humans to songs in my playlist

All of them are like. Video game music, unfortunately. And mostly based on vibes. So...

(More below the cut because it's a lot)

(And it would mean the world to me if you checked out these songs because they're all bangers tbf-)

Gehenna

Satan: Operation Basepoint by Life Awaits, from the Arknights OST (Contingency Contract #12, menu theme)

Sitri: Tea Break by the Atlus Sound Team, from the Persona Q Shadows of the Labyrinth OST (cutscene theme)

Leraye: The "Bad Guy" is Here! by Adam Gubman, from the Arknights OST (Ceobe's Fungimist, Dreadful Foe theme)

Zagan: Operation Spectrum Battle Theme by Cybermiso, DOT96, and Tigerlily, from the Arknights OST (Contingency Contract #5 permanent map theme)

Paimon: Light the Fire Up in the Night 'MAYONAKA' by Lotus Juice and Shihoko Hirata, from the Persona Q Shadows of the Labyrinth OST (Persona 4 side regular battle theme)

Belial: Heaven by Shihoko Hirata, from the Persona 4 OST (Heaven dungeon theme)

Astaroth: Rhythm in Literature by Adam Gubman, from the Arknights OST (Integrated Strategies 2: Phantom and the Crimson Solitaire, The Playwright's boss theme)

Tartaros

Mammon: Operation Blade by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Xueran Chen, from the Arknights OST (Contingency Contract #2, menu theme)

Bimet: Princess Amagi by the Atlus Sound Team, from the Persona 4 Arena OST (Yukiko Amagi's theme)

Eligos: Active Angel by Daisuke Ishiwatari, from the BlazBlue OST (Platinum the Trinity's theme)

Valefor: Wecgas fore tham Cynge, Searu fore tham Ethle by LJGH, from the Arknights OST (Episode 11, Steam Knight's boss theme)

Hades

Leviathan: Абсолю́тный нуль температу́ры by Bao.Uner, from the Arknights OST (Episode 6, FrostNova's boss theme in H6-4)

Foras: Keter Battle 1-3 by Project Moon, from the Library of Ruina OST (Keter floor battle themes)

Glasyalabolas: Unseen Entities by Raito, from the Under Night In Birth OST (Merkava's theme)

Barbatos: Ready? by D.D.D., from the Arknights OST (one of the menu themes of Heart of Surging Flame)

Avisos

Beelzebub: The Mushroom...Moves? by Adam Gubman, from the Arknights OST (Ceobe's Fungimist, menu and regular navigation theme)

Bael: Bullet Dance by Daisuke Ishiwatari, from the BlazBlue OST (Noel Vermillion's theme)

Stolas: Operation Pyrite by Jason Walsh and Alan Day, from the Arknights OST (Contingency Contract #1 menu theme)

Amon: Splash by PMP Music, from the Arknights OST (one of Ideal City's battle themes)

Naberius: Signore dei Lupi/wlfmstr by Adam Gubman and Shawn W. Smith, from the Arknights OST (IL Siracusano, Zaaro's boss theme)

Paradise Lost

Lucifer: Mortal Eye by Adam Gubman, BONZIE, and Christine Hals, from the Arknights OST (Typhon's character song)

Marbas: Conciliation by Kikuo, from the BlazBlue OST (Es's theme)

Morax: The Cure by Obadiah Brown-Beach and Denney, from the Arknights OST (Silence the Paradigmatic's character song)

Buer: Canto IV Boss Theme 1 by Studio EIM, from the Limbus Company OST (Effloresced E.G.O. Dongbaek boss theme)

Abaddon

Phenix: Lust SIN by Daisuke Ishiwatari, from the BlazBlue OST (Jin Kisaragi's theme)

Dantalian: Tumult - Raise Thy Sword in Pride by Yuzo Koshiro, from the Etrian Odyssey III The Drowned City OST (labyrinth boss theme)

Ronove: Torture + A Gifted Tormentor by Hironao Nagayama, from the Dragalia Lost OST (Legend Agito boss theme)

Niflheim

Andrealphus: Gazing from Great Heights by Obadiah Brown-Beach, from the Arknights OST (Children of Ursus menu theme)

Gusion: Aleph-0 by LeaF (featured in Phigros and Chunithm)

Bathin: Ad astra by Steven Grove, from the Arknights OST (Lone Trail menu theme)

Angels

Gabriel: Fear of God by Shoji Meguro, from the Shin Megami Tensei Strange Journey OST (regular encounter theme)

Michael: Judgment Day by Hironao Nagayama, from the Dragalia Lost OST (Rise of the Sinister Dominion boss theme)

Raphael: The Fifth Primarch by Tsutomu Narita, from the Granblue Fantasy OST (What Makes the Sky Blue, Sandalphon's boss theme)

Humans

Minhyeok: Morning Dew by Adam Gubman and Nini Guerry, from the Arknights OST (Muelsyse character theme)

Solomon: case i by Lucrezia, from the Dragalia Lost OST (Chapter 14 insert song)

MC: Battleplan Pyrolysis by Monster Siren Records, from the Arknights OST (Contingency Contract #1 Battleplan Pyrolysis menu theme, event literally came out today kekw)

[selfinflictedgunshotwound]

find it very funny how so many twin peaks fans (aka redditors) seem to think there's really only one way to read the series and just ascribe every single thing to their view of it instead of actually interrogating things

[autumnrory]

i've been going into the liam tag from time to time the last year where both his fans and people who hated him were Weird about him well before there were any allegations so i would get curious, i don't even remember what started it (maybe it was merely looking for photos that update accounts wouldn't post), but i normally try to avoid going into anything but edit tags for people i enjoy bc there are so many nonsense takes

and of course happening to go through today before the news broke bc i wanted to see what was being said about the abuse as i've only gotten bits on twitter and of course there were many posts rightfully calling it out and all but there's that weird mentality which i was getting a lot more of from twitter but some on here where they're like??? celebrating it and girlboss-ing and i'm just like. okay it's great that you're believing a victim but you're making light of it by talking about it like it's just another stan thing, i have seen that time and time again when this kind of stuff comes out and if people already thought that person was annoying or whatever they're just like "oh yes! i knew it! their career is ruined haha!" and it's like. you clearly don't actually care about the horrible things this person has done and just want to brag that you somehow ~knew~ a stranger's vibes were off and it's so beyond gross like you could use that energy to support a person's victims and instead you'll just try to prove you stan the right people and never the wrong ones or whatever

[boy-armageddon]

Personally I think the little phenomenon w/ Johnny Whitney writing a just genuinely sort of devastating song once per every record or so (or twice! take, well, Take Me to the Sea 4 example. actually three times maybe. talking about specifically georgia + my organ sounds like… here and also bonetrees and a broken heart a little. also also As Brass And Satin just feels utterly melancholic in its near entirety) is that he just wakes up face down covered in blood in the studio, his own or someone else’s he can’t tell, shaking and grasping some shoddily scrawled out lyrics on a rlly very old piece of paper. The rest of the band might be like “johnny what the fuck happened” and he just springs 2 his feet like “oh haha nothing :> im fine don’t worry. nothing happened!!!!!!! anyways i have this cool new idea 4 a song wanna hear” and any time anyone tries 2 ask about it he immediately dodges the question and moves on2 a diff topic. He can explain what it’s about, but any time someone asks about the inspiration he gets nervous and is like “ohhh ummm. I 4got! Any other song though lol” and doesn’t wait 4 an answer. that’s just a theory though a Seattle theory

[ghelullu]

Okay so Frankfurt skeletour ritual!!

I probably forgot a lot, because it WAS a lot. Tldr: fucking amazing. They're all so good. The long version is under the cut

The bass was on 90000, felt in your entire body

No Swiss (and no, papa didn't mention it at all)

Peacefieeeeeeeeeld 😭😭😭😭🤌🏽 it's SO so so so good live with the added synths

papa sounds absolutely fucking amazing

During spirit he lasciviously rubbed up his thigh while looking me into the eye and I perished

We got Faith again (instead of Pinnacle) and he said Dummkopf

He got rid of the teleprompter, which makes total sense - he wasn't looking at it ever because he's way too busy interacting with his crowd (aka killing us)

Majesty got replaced this time by CMLS (Swiss vocals were missed a lot here)

Germans were germanly clapping and he channeled his inner Terzo and gave me a tiny stamp of approval for clapping correctly (years of playing jazz on the saxophone finally paid off, my teacher would be so proud)

He thanked us for our patience after the post cmls change, very polite man

Rain is an excellent bass player and he's getting more and more sassy

At one point papa ran behind the stage and seemed to stumble over the drum stage thingy step, bless him

He wanted us to not be gentle but rough with him despite being new again, slut

No jacket for TFIAL, only the silky shirt, I died again

The mitre with the wings seemed more stable, I guess they fixed it to the mask or something

Holding eye contact with him when he bends over with the red light in his face during a Hell Satan is FINE

The backdrop Deflation worked mostly fine this time, only a bit got stuck on the edge. No close calls for any ghoulettes

Speaking of ghoulettes: at one point aurora and the new one joined dew at his side of the stage and it was very cute

Dew was hobbling around with his big boot, poor guy, but he did well!! Got a big shout out from papa before squammer

He also didn't seem to lose his pants as much, but jesus christ are they tailored to the crotch (not a complaint)

When umbra started no one visibly knew the song but me in the area and he looked into my eyes and, while starting singing, fixed his collar and I died yet again (if you know the song already, then you understand even more why)

With no Swiss there, new ghoulette was playing the cowbell

The guitar/keyboard bit in umbra is so incredibly sexy

He fucking ciriced Jesus (a cosplayer in a jesus costume, not their stage manager) at least it looked like that from where I was standing, please correct me if you were near there and I'm wrong. Also the sparkly mask is SO sparkly

Mummy dust. He did the Copia butt grab thing and stuck his tongue out (slut), choked himself with the ascot (slut) and for the thrusting bit put a leg on a box and went low for some very biblical hip movement (slut)

The mummy dust amount and coverage was... Not very good, mightve been bc of the odd shape of the venue (I think they usually have more cannons)

Bouncy papa in KTGG. Also his shirt rode all the way up, full stomach.

Made a not bad face at our singing participation esp during dathoml but we did fail the ch ch ch but badly, tbf

He seemed less smiley than in Manchester and what others described during the last few rituals. Not sure if that's bc of the ✨things✨ or because he's trying to keep himself from grinning the whole time (sometimes he squeezes his lips together in a way that looks like he's doing that), was more smiley during the encore though

He mentioned ghost. Like. As the name of the band. On stage??? I was shook bc I've never heard him do that in character!!?

For the anon who asked if cirrus does her sexy solo thing in monstrance clock: yes she does, everyone bow to the queen

After monstrance clock the Germans germaned again and shouted zugabe, zugabe, Which he pretended not to understand upon returning to the stage

"Do you think we are cheesy? Do you like cheese(y)?? (loud German cheer because we do love cheese) Then we are the right band for you, I give you Käse!!!"

Papa also said that he doesn't know much German, only a little bit "ungefähr" he always knows the most random words

Bouncy papa for Dance Macabre again. No wobble wobble though, sad.

Papa and phantom twirl!!!! Also papa twirling at the front of the stage and the behind the stage walking area

Squammer rocks always

Phantom is an absolutely amazing guitar player, it can't be said enough, and he's also becoming more and more of an entertainer too

One of rains picks bounced off my forehead and someone picked it up and kept it :((( (I didn't see it incoming bc of dude in front of me and his hat)

Other notes

Security was good (at least what I saw), especially ghosts own security crew is excellent, very fun and friendly, handing out water, joking around with fans, a+++ guys

The vip items are an insult there's no other words for this lmao

The org for leaving the venue was bad with a stream of people walking to their jackets crossing the stream of people leaving, it took forever

I had an amazing spot in the 3rd/4th row and everytime you make eye contact with Papa you die, it's like a superpower of his

Eye contact with the ghouls is extremely cool due to their mask making their eyes only barely visible

If you are wearing a big hat to a concert and don't take it off during the concert you're a fucking asshole and deserve to be punched in your face 5 times

The whole stage setup is still so cool. As far as I could tell the THE spotlight situation got mostly solved, at least I didn't encounter it (if you know you know). The lights from the big grucifix lighting rig are incredibly bright if they hit you in the face though, like I was so close to putting on my sunglasses at one point 😂but they're never on like this for long!

Edit: added thoughts that I forgot previously

He didn't miss the start of dathoml this time

Still doesn't know lyrics to faith and many other songs (I say lovingly, bc same)

They soundchecked nocturnal me (I didn't hear much and only realised it was that after someone posted this) and if they play this and I don't get any recordings of that I will die (according to twitter they also soundchecked depth of Satan's eyes!)

Phantom mvp, again.

Germans germaning vs the poor ghoulbangers lady; most of us FLEE when there's an interview person, but luckily there's always a Rampensau (affectionate) ready to save the rest of us

His vocals are so good, god.

Papa is really going through it during satanized, protecting his head and crouching down suffering on the stairs during the guitar solp

Peeeaaacefieeeeld

[flower-boi16]

Bring the thunder down

Well time to give my thoughts on the latest episode.

POSITIVES:

-Seeing callbacks to previous episodes in season 1 was pretty nice

-Holy shit Verosika development? HELL YA!!!! I'm just going to say it; Verosika is the best part of the episode hands down. I like that we get to see a real side of her beyond just being a one-dimensional bitch, her being friendly towards Stolas due to seeing him, and how SHE felt when she was hurt by Blitz.

And she deeply empathizes with people who were also hurt by Blitz and holds this party so people can cope with their experinces for how Blitz damaged them, a place where they can all get together. Viv developing a female character...? That's insane! Verosika feels like an actual person in this episode, not just a one-dimensional bitch.

-We don't get a rushed resolution to Blitz's feud with Verosika like we did for his feud with Fizz, which I am very happy for. I liked how they handled the reletionship between the two here,

-The development for Blitz here is genuienly great...? Like, the episode does a good job of showing him finally realizing how his actions have hurt others, and shows him trying to play victim here in the final scene of the episode before accepting that HE IS THE PROBLEM. And it's now the begining of him finally deciding to grow and become a better person, which is probably going to be a major arc in both season 2 and the rest of the series.

-The characterization here for Blitz is also great. Again it shows him playing the victim here because he's too much of an asshole to accept how he might have hurt others, until he realizes how his actions actually affect those he hurt. He feels genuine remorse now for his actions after the song that Stolas' sings on the stage.

-SPEAKING OF THAT SONG NUMBER; I have some issues with it when it comes to Blitz victim blaming but for the most part it's not bad. The visualls during it look quite nice and the singing is really good. This also serves as a good moment for Blitz as a character; as he sees that actually did, genuinely, have real feelings for him, and it helps Blitz realize all the mistakes he's made throughout his life and how his actions have genuinely hurt others.

-The episode, generally, does a good job of showing how Blitz's actions have hurt others.

-The finale scene in the episode is fantastic. Like I said we get some great development for Verosika and some insight on how she felt when Blitz ran off, characterization for Blitz and growth with him finally realizing his mistakes and the begining of him growing as a person. The voice acting from the two especially sells the emotions in it.

This episode has a suprising amount of good stuff in it when it comes to Blitz and Verosika...unfortunetly there are still some issues.

NEGATIVES:

-Unsuprisingly the Stolas stuff here is awful. The episode constantly frames him as another one of Blitz's victims who was hurt by him which just shows more Stolas victimization. Whopee. The begining scene is especially awful when it comes to this. The thing that really gets me is the line "since when have I ever looked down upoun you", like, dude, YOU CONSTANTLY BELITTLE HIM THROUGHOUT THE FIRST SEASON. OF COURSE HE'S GOING TO THINK YOU LOOK DOWN UPOUN HIM.

And then he says that Blitz is like Striker which is fucking stupid.

(though tbf Blitz is deffiently an ass in this scene so I can get Stolas' perspective to a slight extent, but some of the framming here and dialogue is still questionable)

-Speaking of that begining scene, its...eh. It has the issues with Stolas victimization as I already talked about here but then there's the fact that they used Blitz not telling Stoals about Striker as a way to create cheap drama. YAY! Also this...never gets resolved in the episode btw.

-The stage scene where Stolas sings his "motherfucker" song is good enough in terms of development for Blitz but since Blitz isn't in the wrong here for not believing Stolas loves him it still come across as another instance of Blitzo victim blaming to a slight extent. I already expressed my opinions multiple times about why Blitz is not in the wrong for not thinking that Stolas has real love for him so I'm not gonna repeat myself here, but I'm really sick of the Stolas victimization in this season and I just wish the show would stop pretending that Stolas is the victim here.

-The conversation the two have after the song isn't an awful scene but still shows Stolas victimization. Again, more Stolas victimization and a lot of the dialogue from Stolas here really seems to point to this. Like the scene has Blitz apologize to Stolas and act like the latter deserves better than the former because the former was soooo mean to him UwU, and it just. Ugh. And then the episode has Stolas whine about how he just wants someone to care about him and I'm just like. Viv. You aren't going to make me sympathize with this stupid fucking owl. You just can't.

-The episodes seems to be implying that Blitz has feelings for Stolas...? Huh???? Since when??? And also why does Blitz even have feelings for Stolas to begin with? Like everytime Stolas and Blitz interact Blitz always shows physical discomfort around Stolas, why tf is he suddenely interested in him NOW???

-How exactly was Verosika able to know of Stolas' reletionship with Blitz?

-Blitz decides to go into the party WITHOUT A DISGUISE. Like he takes one eventually but why didn't you bring one to begin with...?

-Is there no one guarding the entrance to this party? Because Blitz should have not able to get in here.

-Blitz comeing in without a disguise doesn't bring any attention for some reason???

This episode was...actually kind of good. Like, I'd say this is probably the best episode of season 2 so far. It mainly suffers from more Stolas victimization and some very weird plot holes and the out of nowhere development of Blitz getting feelings for Stolas but there is genuinely fantastic stuff in here that's good enough to make the episode at least a 7.5/10, hell maybe even an 8. I could forgive a small amount of plot holes if there's enough great stuff in the story and in this episode there is.

So ya, I actually kind of enjoyed this one.

[thegamingcatmom]

Bella/Tanya rant incoming

Kinda smad the Cullens never took Bella to visit the Denalis during her human time. Like-

They must've talked about her a lot when they went to visit Alaska, if Kate's "We've heard so much about you!" is anything to go by.

(Props to Bella for not immediately passing out here.)

And y'know-

It's just such a missed opportunity to not only introduce the Denalis earlier (like they were supposed to be), but also to, y'know-

Now, that's a love triangle I wanna see. 🫠

LIKE-

Imagine Tanya clapping eyes on Bella and at first she's like 'He rejected me...for this??' like y'know, still a bit salty cause she does have her pride (lots of it). And, tbf, I think any vampire would feel a tad bit insulted at being cast aside for a mortal, y'know what I'm saying? Then again, Edward's been rejecting Tanya since before Bella's parents were even born (ouch), so Bella was really just the cherry on top. Anyhow-

Tanya's still a leader and nothing if not hospitable Carmen makes sure of that, so ofc she's gonna be on her best behavior. Y'know, no meddling, no flirting etc. Just keeping her hands to herself like a good girl who's finally accepted that her chosen one is taken.

...Until she realizes that this clumsy human ain't so bad, after all.

It starts with observing her from afar, getting to witness a side of her even Edward doesn't get to see because he's with her all the time anyway, so there isn't really an opportunity for him to catch all those little quirks you only show when you think nobody's watching.

But Tanya?

Bella doesn't expect her to be there because she fully believes Tanya secretly hates her guts for stealing "her" man, so why would the coven leader linger in whatever space she occupies?

Except she does. Quite often. Without Bella noticing.

So there you have Tanya, slowly but surely getting to know a side of Bella nobody else has had the honor of witnessing before. And, lemme tell ya-

Sometimes, Tanya struggles to keep it together.

Especially when Bella starts using the wooden spoon as a microphone as she sings along to a song nobody but her can hear. And it only gets worse (better, so much better) when she starts dancing, too.

Bella has plenty of appealing qualities, it has to be said.

...Singing or dancing ain't one of them, though.

And y'know, Tanya being Tanya, she addresses it at some point.

Ofc she does. 🫠

Tanya: *slinks up to Bella, who's busy washing dishes*

Bella: *gives her a sus and slightly terrified side-eye, but manages to keep her cool otherwise (on the outside)*

Tanya: *busies herself with grabbing a dish towel, the faintest of smirks on her lips*

Bella, who didn't think the leader of all ppl would get her hands dirty with her: *...tf*

Tanya: *starts drying the first plate, lips still curled into an amused smile*

Bella: *keeps washing, struggles to remain calm and composed*

Tanya: *keeps drying, struggles to keep it together*

Bella: *risks a peek*

Tanya: *does too, still smirking*

Bella: "..."

Tanya: "..."

Both: *go back to their respective work*

A few seconds pass...

Tanya: "I must say-"

Bella: *drops the plate she's been washing back into the water, startled by the sudden noise*

Tanya, still drying, still smirking: "...I wasn't aware I'm housing a popstar. What an honor."

Bella: *stares dumbly at her for a moment, brain refusing to brain*

Tanya: *finally stops drying to stare back at her, eyes alight with mirth*

Bella: "...Huh?"

Bella, on the inside: 'Smooth, Swan. Smooth.'

Tanya: *flashes her a toothy smile that is full of mirth and mischief and absolutely radiating*

Bella: *brain refuses to brain again, but for an entirely different reason this time*

Tanya: *leans in real close as she reaches behind Bella to grab smt*

Bella: *leans back as far as the sink would let her, (gay) panic written all over her face*

Tanya: *whips up the wooden spoon and holds it close to Bella's face, still hovering much too close to look anything but hella gay*

Bella: 👀💧

Tanya, all sultry all of a sudden: "Would you mind giving me another taste of those...exquisite vocals of yours?"

Bella: *starts putting it together, (normal) panic slowly forming on her face*

Tanya: *breaks into chiming laughter that sounds much too lovely to become mad at*

Bella: 💀

Needless to say, Bella's mortified. And confused. So damn confused. Big, innocent puppy dog eyes and all. And her cheeks-

Her cheeks are on fire. She's sweating.

And, for some reason, Tanya finds the sight absolutely addicting.

ALSO-

Can you imagine the look on Kate's face when she realizes that Bella's immune to her buzzing shenanigans?? Like, y'all can't tell me Kate doesn't frequently zap! her family just for shits and giggles. And everyone is just fucking tired of it.

And then comes Bella.

And, for the first time in centuries, Kate is seen pouting.

(Much to the utmost glee of everyone else.)

Naturally, this also means that Bella's gift is revealed far earlier because there ain't no way Eleazar hasn't put two and two together by now. Especially because he knows she's immune to Edward's gift as well. (I imagine this was a hotly discussed topic during their previous visits.)

And, y'know-

I'm just smad.

[kuschelkissen]

Trying to sort my thoughts, but man... the more we see of the Villains here, the more I'm... very confused.

Probably long and rambly under the cut, sorry for everyone who reads it lol

They're all somehow... off.

Xia Fei is somewhat of a dork, his cool/arrogant attitude that we see in his shootings and most official artworks seems more and more like an act, while the somewhat whiny, a bit hyperactive persona seems... legit?

Like. I can see him acting like that with Shiguang, but why would he act like that with Liu Xiao? Or Vein? Vein, who told Liu Xiao that you (he?) can read what's on Xia Fei's mind on his face (and immediately proven right lol). Vein, who also DISLIKES LYING?? Uh. Yeah, so that was a bit of a surprise on his character sheet??

Edit: Since it has been brought up that his song heavily implies that already: I didn't interpret it that way. I read it as he's open with/about his intentions and doesn't (need to) lie to win in a fight, and that it's useless to lie to him since he will see through it anyway. I guess I can see how this can be read as having strong principles about lying.

Though my gf pointed out that he probably doesn't like being lied to, which, tbf, is a different thing lol. But point still stands, so, do I have to assume that Xia Fei just is... LIKE THAT? (I don't mind, I love that he's silly lol)

Ok, so. Vein. Vein, hng, I have no idea what to make of him, tbh. His PV shows him as this unhinged, creepy menace (and that's also what we see in Lu Guang's nightmares/memories. "What? You want more punishment?"), we see him like a bit of a stalker in Xia Fei's PV, and... what we see in canon is...

We see him fight Shiguang and try to shoot Lu Guang, shooting Cheng Xiaoshi in the process. We still don't know WHY he's doing that (two more episodes to go... how is that gonna work out 😭). We also see him save Xia Fei from those assholes trying to freaking DROWN him.

The first thing he says to Cheng Xiaoshi is "You look tasty", and... uh, yeah, that's odd, don't say that, ESPECIALLY not in that tone omfg. But to Xia Fei he says "What, that was supposed to be a compliment!"

We see him flick off Xia Fei's forehead, and then petting his head. ... ok, that was cute, what the hell is your relationship???

We don't see, but we know that he told Liu Xiao about Xia Fei's upcoming birthday? Why, what was the context here?? |D

His character sheet is, uh... something? Like, I get that LC has a tendency to keep stuff from us, so we don't officially KNOW that (if???) he actually is a mob boss, so it only says he owns a model agency and is head of the chinese chamber of commerce?

His skills... are that he's good at card games and can shake dice to line up straight? WTF?? He's a pretty good fighter, why isn't that on the skill list |D

(he likes eating... guys, stop that)

Dislikes: lying. LYING. WhAT. And then the first thing he does is pretending not to speak chinese, I guess?

So why is he friends with Liu Xiao, Mr Master Manipulator?? Though have we seen him lie yet? I mean, apart from kinda playing the poor student.

And Liu Xiao... what is his deal (apart from being really bad at making friends I guess lol)

UGH, I hate it, you can't believe ANYTHING ANYONE says and does, can't trust any official info because it's not like they didn't lie before, two more eps to go and I'm really just sitting here with questionmarks all over my face LMAO

[guksvault]

HOUSE OF BALLOONS | JJK

04- D.D

Pairing: Jungkook x Female!Reader

synopsis: fleeing the pressure and pretense of your elite life, you stumble into the seductive chaos of the House of Balloons. there, Jungkook waits— ready to make you question everything you thought you knew

w/c: 2.5k

warnings: not rlly anything to warn u ab here!! except if u dont know who gossip girl is, major spoiler ahead xoxo, new reader!nickname unlocked! mentions of drugs!, lil bit of jk getting rejected, (deserved), tbf this chapter is rlly just a filler to make the next chapter make sense !!

minorsdni // masterlist

a/n: also if u didnt see the teaser?? intro?? to this series; it is heavily influenced by the weeknds discography (his first trilogy esp!!) !! so yes, Dirty Diana is a mj song but the weeknd has a gorg cover (D.D) !! so it counts!! ok bye

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It took Yoongi four days to finally message you, letting you know the coast was clear to return the bag full of coke, pills and pot that you’d stashed in your closet.

You’d replied, promising you’d get over as quickly as possible, but your parents had other plans.

A Dedication Gala for some Ambassador they’d done business with in the past. Every elite in the city would be there—not because they cared about the man’s work, but for the chance to network, rub elbows, and boast about being “in the know.”

Your attendance wasn’t exactly necessary. You’d spent 45 minutes arguing with your parents the day before, protesting your attendance.

A museum filled with artwork and tributes for someone you couldn’t care less about. Conversations as thrilling as watching paint dry. Teen socialites flooding over to ask who you were wearing, pretending to compliment you, only to turn around and snicker behind your back.

These events had become more of a struggle since Yoongi left two years ago. He had always made them bearable—unplugging projectors, messing with the announcements. He hated being dragged around to celebrate people who, frankly, weren’t really doing anything worth celebrating.

Three hours of rambling speeches, housewives complimenting you, and their husbands’ not-so-subtle stares at your tits. Three hours too long for you to fake any more interest. Finally, you told your parents the cocktail food had upset your stomach and that you were heading home.

They didn’t push. You’d made your appearance, talked to Taehyung, and posed for a photo—exactly what they wanted. That was enough for them.

You arrived home, stripped off the mermaid dress that had clung to your body all evening, and headed straight for the shower.

Wrapped in a towel, you stood in front of your closet, eyeing the options. That’s when your gaze landed on the black backpack shoved behind the designer shopping bags at the top of the closet.

Yoongi had told you he was working tonight and that you could wait until the weekend to return the bag at the party—probably the smartest option, considering he was the only one who actually liked you there.

But lately, your brain hadn’t been making the wisest decisions. You’d been opting for choices that would’ve made you question your sanity, and, honestly, you’d been enjoying them too.

Whether it was attending House of Balloons parties, almost fucking the DJ, or hiding a bag full of paraphernalia for the hosts.

So, you decided to keep the streak of bad decisions going. You changed into a pair of flared Victoria’s Secret leggings and a fitted long-sleeve shirt. Throwing the bag over your shoulder, you headed downstairs to your driver.

Your driver had a lot of questions about your sudden interest in Daegu, though he never vocalised them. He figured it was better not to know.

In all honesty, he was happy to see you exploring life outside of Seoul. He hoped you’d make some real friends, maybe even find someone who loved you for all that you were. Over the years, he’d developed quite the soft spot for you—hard not to when he was the one driving you to and from school as a kid, watching you grow up. He’d always encouraged you to try new things, to be who you wanted to be. He wasn’t going to stop now.

He dropped you a few streets away from your actual destination, knowing it wasn’t where you really planned to go when you insisted he leave first.

The walk to the House of Balloons felt refreshing, no eyes following you this time thanks to your toned-down outfit. The streets were alive, people lounging on their porches, puffing on cigarettes and chatting with neighbors, kids running around, tossing balls and causing a racket.

When you finally reached the double-story brick house, you climbed the four small steps to the porch and knocked—three sharp raps on the door.

A groggy Jungkook answered. His hair was a mess, sticking up in every direction, sweatpants hanging low on his hips. The lack of a shirt left his chest exposed, his eyes barely open as he leaned against the doorframe.

He looks you over, his gaze lingering on your casual outfit. For a second, he thinks he prefers it over the ridiculous, glittery dresses you usually wear. His eyes land on the black backpack slung over your shoulder, and, against his better judgment, he finds it a little endearing.

“Breaking news: Seoul’s beloved elite ditches the world of debutante balls and Met Galas to become a drug mule.”

“Go fuck yourself, Jungkook.” You bite back a laugh. “How do you even know what a debutante ball is?”

He doesn’t answer you. Instead, he holds out his hand for the bag, but you turn your shoulder just enough to keep it out of his reach.

“Should invite someone in when they drive three hours just to return your blow,” you say, raising an eyebrow, fingers wrapped around the strap of the bag still hanging over your shoulder.

He rolls his eyes, then opens the door wider, stepping back to let you in. He closes it behind you and walks toward the living room. The couches, usually shoved off to the side, are now positioned in the center of the room.

The small coffee table, once littered with solo cups and coke trays, is now neat, covered with coasters and a few books, courtesy of Joon.

You follow behind Jungkook, taking in just how different the place feels when it’s not swamped with people practically fucking on the dance floor.

Jungkook sinks into the couch, his eyes on you as you toss the bag onto the empty spot beside him. He watches you scan the living room, noticing the way your gaze lingers on the space, as if you’re realising that this house—it’s also a home.

"So, D.D. Yoongi told me to tell you that you can stay 'til he finishes work. Probably won't be for a couple of hours-"

"What the fuck is a D.D?" You turn to face him, arms crossed over your chest, head slightly tilted.

"You know, D.D. Dirty Diana? That Michael Jackson song about the groupie chick." He says it like it's obvious, almost shocked you didn't know.

"First of all, not a groupie. Not sure how your melted brain made that connection."

"No, you're not. But I did walk in on you fucking my housemate, so... seems fitting." He leans back into the couch, fidgeting with a lighter, his eyes never leaving yours.

"I didn't fuck your housemate, and you didn't walk in. You interrupted." You sound almost defensive, but you're not sure why. It's really none of Jungkook's business anyway.

Jungkook lets out a small laugh, surprised you didn't actually fuck Hoseok. He'd half-thought he was lying when he asked him about it.

"So you fuck rich pussy now? Ah, shit-We're losing him, boys." Jungkook says, ruffling Hoseok's hair.

"Didn't get to fuck her, since you idiots don't know how to hide a bag."

Jungkook watches as you turn back to study the wall covered in photos and Sharpie marker notes. His eyes wander lower, catching a glimpse of your ass. He kind of gets why Hoseok wanted to fuck you now... and now, he's imagining those leggings on the floor.

You feel Jungkook's gaze on you, the way his attention lingers. You hear the leather of the couch creak as he shifts, adjusting himself. He grabs the remote, flicking through Netflix.

Some bird had logged in one night, and now, he's decided it's his account.

You take a seat on the opposite end of the couch, watching him scroll through the movies, each title met with his vocal distaste.

"Boring."

"Fuck no."

"Good tits, shitty actress."

Lands on the 2010 Korean Horror-Action film ‘I saw The Devil’, reclines into his seat with his eye’s glued to the screen.

The house is quiet, only the film playing making any noise. You had resorted to scrolling through your phone as soon as the movie started to get too brutal. If Jungkook’s company wasn’t enough to make your stomach turn, blood and gore was.

“Your parent’s know you been comin’ here?” Jungkook spoke up, had been debating if he should say something or not for the last 15 minutes.

“I’m not twelve, no need to report to mummy and daddy.” You move your eyes from your phone to the man sat on the opposite end of the couch, his eyes were still on the television, small rolls at the bottom of his stomach form as he leans into the couch.

“Well, obviously, but surely they wouldn’t approve. Yoongi’s told me about how people are where you’re from.”

“What they don’t know, wont hurt them. They don’t truly care what you do, unless it benefits or is a hinderance to them.” You shrug, turning your attention back to your phone.

It’s silent, for about 46 seconds before Jungkook becomes too nosy and presses you again.

“I’m sure they at least get concerned when you come home at all hours of the morning. I’m sure they want to know what you’ve been doing in the dark.”

Jungkook didn’t even know why he cared to ask, why he almost wanted you to tell him that they were worried, that they begged you to send your location, that they wanted to kiss you goodnight.

In his head, you had it all. The money, the fortune, and parents who cared. Parents who worked hard for you, who smothered you with all the love he never had. He believed you were blessed with everything he’d never even had the chance to experience.

“They don’t. Unless I’m sitting across from them at the dinner table, with the guy they’re trying to force me into an arranged marriage with, they truly don’t give a fuck.”

“Fuck off. An arranged marriage? You’re like that Blair chick from Gossip Girl, who had to marry that twat of a prince.”

Your head snaps towards Jungkook, and a full belly laugh escapes you. “You fucking watch Gossip Girl?” The words are barely words, interrupted by your giggles.

Jungkook’s ears burn red. His brows pinch together, and his tongue runs along the side of his cheek.

“Firstly, shut the fuck up. I don’t watch Gossip Girl. I just read that somewhere.” His words are an obvious lie, and he shifts his body to face you. “Secondly, shut the fuck up.”

Your hand shoots straight for the remote on the coffee table, clicking straight to the search bar, you click on the series, and every episode is graced with a red bar underneath them. The sight sends you into another fit of laughter.

Jungkook’s hand shoots out, trying to snatch the remote from you, his ears as red as the bar under each episode. His cheeks are flushed too, a mix of embarrassment and frustration.

You hold the remote high above your head, clicking on ‘Continue watching’ and letting the intro roll, barely audible through your laughter.

Jungkook glares at the screen and mutters, “Fuckin’ dickhead.”

“I told you the other night, you’re soooo cute.” You tease, and he hates it. Hates how he wants to laugh, hates how he enjoys the sound of yours, and hates that he kind of wants to know if you like the show too, if you think you’re more of a Blair or a Serena.

He looks over at you, and if he has to see that shit-eating grin of yours for any longer, he decides he will simply pass away. He leans over you, grabs the remote, his hands are covering yours, his knee pressed into the leather of the couch beside you.

Your eyes widen slightly at the suddenness of it all. You can smell the fresh scent of his cologne, feel the heat from his hand that covers your fingers.

Jungkook looks down at you, see’s your eyes looking up at him all doe eyed, almost vulnerable, he watches your eyes flick back and forth between each of his. His eyes glance down towards your lips, can see your chest breathing a little heavier than it had been.

Jungkook’s tongue darts out and wets his lower lip, his grip over your fingers tightening slightly.

”Keep lookin’ at me like that D.D and I might have to do somethin’ bout it.” He speaks lowly, his voice huskier than when he had been bitching about being caught watching Gossip Girl.

You almost want to challenge him to it, dare him to make the first move. But then, reality hits—you remember this is Jungkook, mega asshole to the core.

Leaning a little closer, you hover just enough so your lips graze his ear. The heat between you is tangible, the tension thick in the air. You whisper, your voice soft but teasing.

“Can I do something about it?”

Jungkook’s breath catches for a moment. He turns his head just slightly to meet your eyes, his lips curling into a faint smirk, his teeth sinking into his lower lip.

Your free hand slides to the side of Jungkook's neck, fingers brushing the warm skin there as you pull his face closer to yours. The heat radiating off him is undeniable, his body tensing under your touch. You feel him subtly nudge his head toward yours, a silent invitation for you to continue, to see what you'll do next.

With a teasing grin, you whisper into his ear, your voice low and almost playful.

"Dan Humphrey is Gossip Girl."

Jungkook is frozen, fully malfunctioning. Tells himself it’s the shock of pure innocent Dan, knows it’s really because he’d gotten a little too excited waiting for you to make a move.

He scoffs, pulls the remote from your hand, and falls back into the couch. “You’re a fuckin’ dickhead.”

You look over at Jungkook, watching him try to discreetly cover his semi with a throw cushion.

You stand up, deciding that perhaps now is a good time to leave before you really do something about that ache between your thighs.

“Leaving?” Jungkook speaks, his eyes locked on you, the tip of his tongue messing with his lip ring.

“Mhm,” you reply, bending down to grab your phone from the floor where it fell after you both had been laughing. “Can just let Yoongi know I’ll see him on the weekend.”

Jungkook gives you a small nod, standing up and walking you to the front door, holding it open for you. As you step outside and make your way down the stairs to the pavement, you hear Jungkook clear his throat from behind you.

“Thanks for taking the bag, or whatever. Saved our ass big time.”

You turn to face Jungkook, walking backward toward the road. His dark eyes follow you, his teeth pulling at the corner of his lip as he tugs on his lip ring. For a split second, you feel a flash of regret for not taking the chance to jump his bones, especially as you watch his hand trail over his abs. But that thought is quickly wiped away when he sticks his middle finger up at you just before you turn back around.

“Welcome, asshole.”

[florenceisfalling]

Do you think Randy or Bensons would listen to Weezer? What about Williard Woodard?

(writing this felt like that one clip of Markiplier trying to explain something to Gen alpha by repeatedly mentioning the backrooms)

LMAO YEAH THIS IS CATERED TO ME

benson, im not super confident. i think he might enjoy some particular weezer songs (slob, tired of sex -and other pinkerton perhaps- say it aint so, paperface, maybe haunt you every day?) but i think the matter of it is, like, would he wanna listen in the first place? yknow? he listens to moistboyz which shares members with ween, and that listening base actually does overlap a good bit i think. but he leans heavier i think, like he's a motörhead fan... im overthinking this. my hesitation here comes from the fact that while i think he'd appreciate the garage rock element, benson seems to be the type to talk shit in the "they got bad when they got popular" sort of way, or generally laughing at its poppier energy. sidenote its funny that im so unsure of this when i am much less cautiously a benson lowkey country music fan truther, but i still think he'd be the picky type

ive gotta add moth's opinion too, which i also fucking love. they said that benson's generally insane social takes would include him doing the expected thing of shitting on like, the green album and people who just like weezer casually - but then he'd turn around and defend pinkerton with a legitimate devotion and argue for rivers cuomo as like a subversive important figure. completely in denial that the later music even exists or that rivers is a normal guy. part of why i like moth's take here is that i can totally imagine benson bizarrely hyping up rivers cuomo going publicly celibate.

randy i think has softer music taste from what we can tell in the intro scene, but its hard to tell bc i couldnt spot any music stuff in his room. he skips the more upbeat and techno stuff on the radio in his car though, and lisa seems shocked about him wearing a motörhead shirt. personally i think he'd listen to blue when he's feeling edgy? maybe when he's older he'd be like an ok human enjoyer, but i don't think weezer would really be his biggest preference.

benson would probably like will wood's lyrics particularly in the vein of culture-critical, suburbia-bashing, identity-desperate, sexually-uncertain and bitter-spoken. i think he'd prefer a LOT less of a theater vibe in the sound, though, and it'd be infinitely easier to get him to listen if it was the same amount of intense instrumentation but with, like, different instruments. so generally, no, even if he'd appreciate some of it conceptually. randy would be more accepting of the jazz, but less so of the screaming and more fastpaced lyrics, and would find a lot of will wood too overwhelming or garish. icimi would be a better album for him to try than, like, any of the others. so still probably a no. i think neither of them would actually find will wood in the first place, tbf - he blew up partly via like, cosplay tiktok and the parts of animation youtube dominated by deviantart icons? so he'd likely be out of their periphery. someone should subject benson to vampire culture though, at gunpoint if necessary

ty for the ask :) i liked this one

[verdantwyrm]

YOU SAID TO GIVE U HEADCANNONS SO HERE IT GOES!!

Curly is a youngest sibling, and a bit of a Mama's boy. He also seems like the kind of freak to prefer diet soda BECAUSE of the weird aftertaste (he canonically doesn't like sweets very much so this is not too much of a stretch). I've also seen others headcannon him as Australian and i feel like it fits although tbf I'm definitely not Australian and i don't have any Australian friends so idk if I'm the one to judge how accurate it is lol.

Daisuke is a gyaruo (this one seems pretty popular actually but i keep seeing people say gyaru instead and it bugs me so much because gyaru is specifically referring to girls like it literally translates to "gal" in English, and gyaruo is a modified version with a masculine suffix added to include guys into the subculture. I've been a gyaru for around two years now, so I'm not like an expert but like come on it takes ten seconds of googling. Ok gyaru rant over.) he also loves stupid sitcoms and has the most random music taste. His playlist will go straight from like Britney Spears to MCR to Lana Del Rey. It doesn't bug him at all though he loves the genre whiplash.

Anya is from Minnesota (YES GIRL REPRESENT!!) and she loves Culver's. She canonically loves junk food, and Culver's is like the signature Midwest fast food restaurant so yeah. She also cuts her own hair.

swansea and his wife love the Great British Baking Show, and lots of other baking shows too. He says he only watches them because she likes him, but is secretly WAY more invested than she is.

Jimmy both kins AND has a crush on bojack horseman. He also was definitely that one person at your school who was always like "nobody wants to be my friend I'm so lonely 😔" and then when you get to know them you're like "WOW I FUCKING WONDER WHY" (the initial sympathy is what caused curly to become his friend, but since he's curly, he didn't have the heart to ditch him once he figured out why jimmy was so unpopular. Even though he definitely should have.)

Ok uhh i think that's it. Ur awesome btw. I hope this doesn't sound weird but i want to platonically shower you in delicate flowers and fine lace and chiffon and silks because you have a gorgeous mind. Sorry if that's weird. You're so cool.

Haha yes! Send the headcanons!! All of them!

Curly being the younger one in a family is honestly so cute, he reeks of perfect little mama's boy who gets his cheeks pinched by all the older ladies for being such a gentleman and so kind and so sweet. The diet soda thing is so true and as an Australian I absolutely give you permission and acknowledge your headcanon because he absolutely is.

Daisuke is definitely gyaruo! And I love love love all the art I see of him!! The playlist I have for him here is very much like that, he has alot of songs that varies in genre! And hes very much like me fr

Anya absolutely cuts her own hair and doesn't care if its slightly lopsided. To me she loves any kind of fast food especially cheeseburgers.

Swansea is also just like me, I feel like he has a guilty pleasure of watching nature documentaries too, he finds them relaxing and informative, a break fron machinery and electronics and just relax in the calmness of nature.

I also headcanon Jimmy to actually sound like bojack horseman too! They're so similar its kind of scary.... I feel like he and Curly absolutely became friends because one of them felt bad and was doing it partially because he's just to sweet for his own good.

Also thank you so much!! I've never recieved such positive responses before over something like my dumb little analyses. Your love and kind words are very much appreciated!! It's not weird at all and it makes me very happy ⊂(´･◡･⊂ )∘˚˳°

[sgtpeppers]

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Thoughts

I'd been putting off starting a listen through of all of John's albums because I didn't think I was in the mood for Plastic Ono Band, and I'm so pleased to find out I enjoy this album a lot more than I thought I did.

It's always struck me in the past as a very rough album that needed a much stronger guiding hand from a producer, but I think where I'm now so much more familiar with John and what was going on at this time, it just feels like a really important piece of the puzzle, and there are so many places where the the simplicity in production serves to magnify the themes of the album and John's pain.

Song ranking under the cut (not super in depth, just some quick thoughts).

Okay these first three I feel like could all be in spot one depending on my mood: 

I Found Out - this is the best developed song on the album imo, the distortion on the guitar perfectly matches John’s anger without the overall effect becoming Too Much, Ringo’s drumming is sublime, and ‘I’ve seen religion from Jesus to Paul’ is pretty funny imo

Isolation - lyrically one of the most important points on the album, so many really satisfying musical moments, and the build in the middle eight!! it just adds so much depth to a song that starts off so gently

Hold On - I don't have much to say other than it's sweet, I love the guitar, 'cookies' is iconic, and while I don't see it as 'happy' song it is a much needed moment of lightness on the album. Also probably the song I've listened to most just for fun

Then: 

God - ‘You'll just have to carry on / The dream is over’ gets me every time 😭 just a fascinating insight into John's head during this period, and also the lighter touch on the drums at the start and then Ringo's fills in the 'I don't believe in...' section really elevates this one for me

Look At Me - I find this song particularly devastating, the need for attention coupled with the lack of identity oof, I also I love the finger picking guitar it's just pretty

Mother - The funeral bells starting the album was such a great choice and this is one of those songs where the simplicity of the music and lyrics really let John’s voice and the pain it carries take the spotlight. I do think it goes on a bit though.

Working Class Hero - honestly I should probably rank this lower, but I have a soft spot for it because it’s one of the first songs I learnt on guitar, but I do think it could do with Something Else

Remember - The piano annoys me BUT I actually like the song overall the longer it goes on 

Love - I don't really know what to say about this song other than it make me sad but I’m not really sure why. John just sounds so vulnerable and the whole thing is almost…. childish? I think it’s that inner child thing he always talks about with him and Yoko idk.  

Well Well Well - I feel bad putting this so low because I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad song, and there are certain parts that I’d put amongst my favourite moments on the album. But the screaming always ends up being too much for me and I just find myself waiting for it to end tbh

My Mummy’s Dead - I think it’s a great way to close the album tbf, I’m just not listening to any other context 

[myfairkatiecat]

You are one of the very few Keefe lovers who acknowledges Keefe’s toxicity and manipulative tendencies while still loving his character and his story and I respect you SO much for that! There are not many people in the fandom who have this mindset 😭

It’s either he’s absolutely HORRIBLE and has no redeeming qualities or he’s absolutely PERFECT and has no flaws- like seriously??

Also you have a really pretty singing voice! I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m obsessed with your stireefe song-

Thank you! I’m glad you appreciate my opinions. Nuance is important, especially in complex situations with complex characters. Keefe isn’t all good or all bad and the fact that I love him doesn’t mean I’m erasing the bad. I would hope a Keefe hater wouldn’t erase the good either.

There’s a few of us who share this sentiment, though I post about it the most and tbf did make that my whole fandom personality. Well, that and singing and writing sokeefe makeouts.

Aww I’m glad you like my singing, thank you—STRIEEFE???

[viperwhispered]

Woe! Unfortunate magical accident upon ye, your OC has now been cursed with reverse telepathy🧠📢People around them can hear each and every internal thought being broadcasted. Oh no! Hopefully they can find someone who can undo this pesky spell, or just to keep them company until it wears off!

-🔮✨diodellet (hopefully im doin this magic nonon thing right)

Ty for the ask dio! Oh boy if this isn't a concept (that makes me feel like I'm putting poor Emi through a wringer, oof).

First thought: oh my goodness Emi is going to die of embarrassment. Plus she very much thinks with words, too, so no saving grace of having mostly images or something like that in her mind.

A lot depends on when and how this happens, tbh. In the middle of class? Better hope she’s thinking of class material, or her doodles, and not of Jamil, the teacher’s mannerisms or something else potentially embarrassing.

Or if it’s like an alchemy accident, then oops to whoever is involved for hearing about Emi’s frustration without a filter. (I feel bad for Grim if he's involved in some way, because she probably would be thinking something along the lines of "great, yet another thing going wrong because of this idiot" 😭. Tho tbf, the same would probably go for ADeuce, too.)

Though I suppose the saving grace is that in most cases, Grim is likely to be around, and would probably be pretty quick to be all “what are you talking about” or otherwise react, so the broadcasting would not last for long without Emi being aware of it.

Especially if she was alone or with just Grim when it happened (like, let’s say one day Emi wakes up with the broadcast thing happening), Emi’s instinct would very much be to hole up alone in Ramshackle - either sending Grim out as a messenger to the faculty / infirmary, or sending messages on the phone she got from Crowley if we’re past the first winter break. Or calling people, if the thoughts are only getting broadcasted to her physical surroundings.

Still, Emi would want to avoid other people overhearing her thoughts at all costs - it’s such a loss of control, and she’d very much hate having her inner world revealed like that, without her having much power over it. It'd feel pretty violating to her, honestly, all these things just spilling out.

Not to mention those thoughts where she herself is like "come on brain, what a rude / inappropriate first thought, that is not what we want to be doing".

If Emi had to be out and about, she’d probably try to focus on like counting in her mind, or trying to go through the lyrics of a song - or perhaps the ring-verse from the Lord of the Rings. Trying to make sure that at least she won’t be broadcasting any untoward thoughts about anyone, or otherwise won’t slip out something that she wouldn’t want to say aloud.

Alternatively: everyone can hear how she’s hashing out how to phrase the explanation of her situation to like the school nurse or the faculty. Or maybe she'd purposefully try to just loop the explanation in her mind, to explain things before she gets too many weird looks.

Of course, even then she’d get distracted enough to have other idle musings slip in, always quick to scold herself or apologize for anything "wrong" that she catches herself thinking.

Even with all that in mind, I think Emi wouldn’t mind having Grim around too much. Partially, of course, it's by necessity - she may ask Grim to spend some time elsewhere, but can't really kick him out of Ramshackle.

But also, in some sense, Grim’s opinion is not so important to her, because with him she’s not trying as much to project a good image or impress him. Like with how much time he spends with her, Grim already sees her all casual and homey, and most of what’s going on with her in general. So it’s not as much of a big deal with Grim, even if he hears something "weird". Though she still wouldn't be happy about thinking anything too personal / intimate with him around.

(She would be hoping the ghosts will keep their distance, though.)

As for Jamil, their relationship would have to be pretty far along for Emi to feel even somewhat comfortable letting him come over in person. Like, probably a year or so of dating for her to be at least okay-ish with Jamil coming over, though she’d still be kinda hesitant. Early relationship Emi, however, would be just way too worried of being somehow weird or off-putting.

Though considering the amount of masking Jamil does, and his own liking of privacy, I want to think he wouldn't feel too slighted, at least if he has some time to think about it. And at least they can still keep in contact via the phone.

Basically, the faculty (or anyone else who's the right kind of authority figure to perhaps be of help), ADeuce, Trey, maybe Riddle (she might be lucky and he knows something helpful), Jamil and everyone else (Malleus if his phone isn’t fried and they’ve actually exchanged phone numbers finally) is getting contacted via phone, unless she absolutely has to be somewhere in person.

So yeah, unfortunately Emi’s private enough that this kind of a situation will lead to her just holing up (and very much trying to chase off like ADeuce if they decide to turn up anyway - though she’d probably be somewhat more tolerant of Deuce than Ace, since she’d feel like he’s less likely to be judgy if she thinks anything “weird”). So hopefully someone can figure out something out before too long (meanwhile, Emi's trying to crash course herself on like mindfulness and meditation and clearing her mind, which of course is something you can quickly pick up, especially under duress).

For Emi's taglist, tagging @diodellet @scint1llat3 @moonyasnow @bibi-cha

If anyone else would like to be tagged for Emi / jamemi things, just let me know!

[washa]

I listened to Friendsgiving audio and here’s my favourite personal comments/thoughts!

Lasko being late?? Again?? Honey you’ll be rivalling Asher at this rate 😭

Who is he talking to? Like which listener?? I’m just gonna assume it’s coworker. 

Oh nvm it is Coworker 🙏 Yes i’m very excited to meet them too. 

AWH YOU CAN HEAR HIS SMILE IN THE “I’m glad!” FWEHJJ

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HIII DAMIEN 

Lmfao why’d he sound so surprised to see Coworker? I mean who else would they be coming with?? Huxley???

“And you decided to come anyway, Blink twice if you need help.” Thanks Damien, I’ll keep that in mind 🙌

I like how he’s talking about Huxley like he’s some sort of spawn of devil destined to ruin his life when it’s literally his boyfriend.

It is for your own good, last audio you nearly burst a blood vessel Damien.

Why is he saying it like it’s a bad thing?? Relax babes.

GAVINNN HIII OH MY GOD OF COURSE THAT’S THE FIRST THING COWORKER HEARS FROM GAVIN

I love the sigh of frustration from Damien.

“Ooh, It’s been awhile since I was called the devil. Are you looking to make a deal wildfire?” GAVIN 

LASKO PLEASE, I’m so happy he’s more snarky.

Me cro wai vey. Of course Damien brings that up.

“No he’s not.” HELP THE WAY THEY BOTH SAY IT AT THE SAME TIME LMFAO 

God Damien is such a drama queen. Yeah let’s play some mario kart.

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Huxley. Is it black/grey or clear?? What do you mean is that steam or smoke???

Damien sounds like an asian mom, I’m crying 😭

“Huxley, Open the door.” You were meant to be mine, I was meant to be yours! (The girls who get it, get it. The girls who don’t, don’t.)

Damien please sit down, Gavin please shut.

I love how Coworkers first interaction of DamiHux is Damien pleading for Huxley to open a kitchen door. 

“No can do baby.” URGH STOP IT.

Wait, isn't this the same song that was playing when Gavin and Damien were talking about him and Hux in the coming out video. Livin’ On a Prayer is a DamiHux song canon. 

THAT’S WHAT I'M SAYING LASKO, THERE'S NO WAY IT ISN'T.

Huxley you softie, he’s probably gonna shove right pass you and go cook 😭

NOO NOT THE ROLLS, Nevermind he gets shoved out immediately. His whinging, god he’s suffering out there. He’s like a dejected puppy. 

“Oh my god he’s losing his mind.” Huxley, that's the love of your life out there. 

They’re both delusional. It will not be good in the end. 😕

Awh Huxley, yes we love baby steps. OH MY GOD WHAT. DURING WHAT NOW 😨

Tbf yeah Freelancer is the last person to worry about when talking about your sex life 😭

Ay no worries, Love ya. YES HUGSS. OH SHIT WHOOPS. 

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Yes, let's sneak into the kitchen like some sort of reboot version of Spy Kids. 

Damien’s pleading his case right now, Take a break bro, You’re going through the stages of grief rn 😭

“I’m beating you again Damien look at the TV come on.” Why did he say that so sexily, what the fuck 😕

HELP HE JUST OPENED THE DOOR RIGHT AWAY.

Awh Huxley is so sweet, Yes I do hugs you big baby 💕

“Lasko gets such a big smile on his face anytime he talks about you, And anybody that can make a guy as sweet as him happy is great in my book.” STOP IT, YOU’RE SO FUCKING ADORABLE OHKJLKJF

Freelancer? That’s me though?? HELP WHY IS IT SILENT 😭😭

Yeah I bet we’re hitting it off, can’t hear shit but yeah 😇

Bless Lasko, please do help him with the cooking.

Are we talking right now? HOW LONG IS THE SILENCE. 

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Gavin and Damien have such a funny dynamic, love em both.

“I think you and I have very different ideas of revenge.” “I bet in this case they’re more similar than you think.” Glaring at the HBA bonus audio rn.

I can’t tell if Lasko’s being truthful or just polite. 👎

Oh Damien approves, We’re in the clear then!

LMFAO OK?? Huxley uses a pickup truck canon. 

“And if you ever lock me out of the kitchen again, I’m setting your truck on fire.” “Awh, There’s my man!” MY LITTLE SRUNKLIES ADORABLE

For a second I thought Huxley was gonna say Mate and my brain just did a reboot.

Yippee a toast! Here here! OH MY GOD HUXLEY YOU’RE RIGHT.

WE’RE LIKE AVATAR 🙏🙏 

“We can make a really destructive Orgy?” LASKO LMFAO WHAT BABES YOU’RE LOVER AND BOO THANG IS RIGHT THERE. 

Actually no, Coworker probably fell in love with him more. 

Yes, I'm very happy to be here Damien.