#threads;; gideon

[fcrox]

who: @gideonscprewett where: leaky cauldron when: christmas eve, midday

The Daily Prophet never seemed to sleep and neither did the witch in question. An interview with wizard that had published a book, silly as the content may have been, followed by the picking up of specifically ordered items that had finally been delivered to their respective shops. Diagon Alley was packed, surprisingly full despite all circumstances. Apparently, the holidays could bring out people after all.

After all that the blonde had allowed herself a stint at the Leaky Cauldron, a perfect place to rest and pick up more things that others seemed to carelessly air out into the world. The number of articles written simply due to the idiocy of some people was astonishing. Of course, research. Rita’s thoughts were interrupted by a familiar face. No smirk, simply neutral features as she glanced upon the other. “Last minute present shopping? Doesn’t seem like you at all.” Assumptions, or perhaps just teasing. Her voice never gave away either.

[fcrox]

Stubborn, anyone that knew Hestia better would use that word as a primary way to describe the witch in question. And for the most part it was true. There were simply some individuals she chose not to discuss with, or fight, or push back on. No matter the situation. Unless it was an emergency that would take hold. In which case the former Hufflepuff was willing to fight tooth and nail.

"Alright. If you insist. But only one drink. Can't have bleeding dry over drinks of any kind, can we?" Hestia wasn't going to push it. "To what do I owe the luck of that? Something happen?" - @gideonscprewett

"I'd rather you didn't. I don't think I've ever given you a reason to do so, but perhaps you know more than I do." He told his friend, chuckling. He'd always respected her opinion or view on certain matters, knowing how seriously she took her job. "You are and it's an admirable thing." Gideon said in a matter of fact tone, not trying to butter her up but simply sharing his opinion.

"Nonsense. You don't owe me a thing. I'm getting the next round."

[fleshadept]

part of the reason the locked tomb characters are so memorable and complex is because they are very, very weird in the way only writers who understand that every human being is a little freak in their own way. harrow is the standout example of this—she is unnerringly pious to the rites of her religion in a way that to others comes across as zealotry but once we get into her point of view is revealed to be both, yes, because she is a zealot and also because the rituals and safety of painting her face, praying, etc calm her down. she eats penitently because she actually hates strong tastes. she is both schizophrenic and quite literally haunted, facts that recontextualize her behavior in gtn in an important way.

gideon is a butch and this universe’s version of a jock, and the first thing we see her do is try to escape harrow and the ninth and join the army (something that’s forgotten a little too often when people talk about her being “out of character” in ntn) because she wants to have a purpose, but we also come to learn that despite being raised in the literal dreariest place in the solar system she’s funny, sometimes even on purpose. she doesn’t know what a salad is. she reads sleazy porn magazines. she’s a talented swordswoman but is head over heels for every pretty woman she meets, to her own detriment at times.

every character is like this! they feel so real and complex because they have contradictions and weaknesses and opinions and incorrect beliefs and correct ones that are hard to tell the difference between.

[rhaenicentpilled]

Gideon The Ninth is the first book im planning to read as soon as the clock hits 12am 1/1/2025

thoughts and prayers plz :3

[fipindustries]

you know what, fuck it

no nuance, no option if you havent read the locked tomb trilogy

[queer-book-character-tournament]

Character, book, and author names under the cut

Will Darling/Kim Secretan- The Will Darling Adventures by KJ Charles

Phèdre nó Delaunay/Melisande Shahrizai- Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey

Gideon Drake/Nico de Varona- The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

Rhy Maresh/Alucard Emery- Shade of Magic Series by Victoria Schwab

[elfieafterdark]

Elfie's Locked Tomb Review

Preamble

I don't really know what I'm doing here formatting wise. So bear with me. My plan is to review each chapter as I read them, and then sort of compile a larger conclusion as we go.

This is going to be loaded up to the fucking gills with spoilers, so if you haven't finished the series please do so first. I'm going to be spoiling everything pretty much from the word go .

I've never done anything like this before, but I hope that I can improve my writing by doing this and I hope that you all get some entertainment out of witnessing the madness of my brain.

Okay, time to get reading. Gideon the Ninth. Chapter 1. Let's do it.

[croweofthebog]

is this too niche

[lemonadecabaret]

🍋 closed starter for @misaligncd

It wasn't the first night that Gideon had found sleep an elusive creature; just one of many since that first night he'd coaxed his best friend's darling little daughter into letting him cum in her pretty little cunt. A part of him had known what the outcome would be; all good things inevitably became an addiction to him. Still, he'd at least played at being a decent fellow since then. He hadn't called her phone; he hadn't tracked her down or used his sweet words to cajole her into his lap again. Perhaps it would have been better for them both if he had — because ruminating had only made the hunger worse.

When fucking his newest wife, Dove was all he could think of. Her pretty blonde hair, those wide doe eyes. The memory of her generous tits and the feel of her wrapped around his cock like a vice made a mockery of the woman he'd married, a cold and pencil-thin shrew. Truth be told, the thrill of the conquest of having Christine had faded even before he'd fucked the younger girl, now there was nothing left of the marriage bed but cinders and ash. Divorce number four was already in the works and his dear friend was stupid enough to think that Gideon was grieving over it while he stayed in their home.

"Dovey —" His voice, though pleasant, was thick with hunger and the burn of liquor once the object of his many fantasies waltzed into the dimly lit kitchen. Her father had already called it a night hours ago, leaving the man with a fine bottle of scotch and his many sordid thoughts. "Can't sleep, darling?" Gideon was already pouring himself another glass. "You know, I didn't get the opportunity to say how glad I am that your father convinced you to stay."

[xaviermattthews]

x 📲 gideon.

x: i'm not going to be able to make the meeting on wednesday. x: thursday work for you?

[sudsyjellyfish]

I'm going to be moving soon, so I'm running a sale on my Etsy shop - all items are 25% off, and you can take an additional 5% off with the code TUMBLR

[villainsidestep]

oh fawn we are really in it now

[fcrox]

"Do I look like I could be hiding from the masses on New Year's Eve of all days?" Beatrice had found herself helping out more so than anything. And besides, if there was a night that she had to get out and celebrate, it was this one.

The end of one year, the potential good beginning of another. At the very least a fresh start; one she didn't mind. "I'm kidding. I'm actually rather enjoying myself." Finally, the smile. "What about you?" - @gideonscprewett

status: for @fcrox (bea) location: three broomsticks

With the amount of people roaming the streets tonight he had run into several of his friends throughout the night, a smile appearing on his lips when he spotted Bea, making his way over to her side. "It is good to see you. I almost thought you had decided to skip tonight's festivities. How are you doing?"

[grayscale-sparks]

Okay so best thing about TMITM Epsilon is that I don’t have to be intentionally vague about wtf is up with the order of the fallen star anymore

[xtinyslip]

gideon couldn't believe he'd let this stranger talk him into getting in the car with him. not that he figured he had much of a choice. doctor pederson didn't seem to take no for an answer and as SHAKEN as gideon was all by of this. deep down, he couldn't help but be a little impressed. not that he was trying to show it. "i think you could fit my old house in the space you have just to park your cars." this place was insane and he couldn't believe that the other was going to let him stay here. there was going to be a catch. right? like he was going to have to sleep outside in the shed or -- or something because this was far to good to be true. perhaps there had been a STRUGGLE to get him in the car and the entire car trip had been made in complete silence. honestly, he'd been too scared to make a single sound after how difficult he'd made this be. gideon finally braved a glance up at the man upon getting himself out of the car. "... what happens now?" @lcvenderhcze

[spending-life-pretending]

Thinking about the locked tomb and how there is a story underneath the story. About how john and the lyctors technically fill the role of villain and supporting characters—at most, considering half of them are dead the whole time—and yet somehow when I’m learning about them it never feels like backstory but rather just another story, another part of this story. There’s a story underneath the story, and to we have to unearth it in order to come to any sort of conclusion for either. This story is ten thousand-odd years long.