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thebiggerbear Masterlist

Alec McDowell

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - You’re looking for a way to set yourself up and blend in after breaking out of Manticore. Having heard the rumors, you seek out Max for help. In doing so, you come across someone you had never thought you’d see again.

Anael

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - Anael calls you to pick her up after she leaves Cas back at the Emporium. Having just come off of a rough hunt, you’re really not that inclined to be at the angel’s beck and call. "Sleep. I'll keep you safe." - Anael is not happy that you’ve agreed to help the Winchesters with their far-fetched plan to destroy Chuck via Jack. She reluctantly accompanies you to the Bunker and this sets events in motion that prompt a conversation between you and Dean on just why the angel is so important to you.

Beau Arlen

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - He put you with Hoyt and Tonya. For the day. What the hell had he been thinking? "Sleep. I'll keep you safe." - Your house is broken into one night when Beau wasn’t home and now you find yourself expecting it to happen again at any moment. Will you ever feel safe in your home again? i need your hand but i don't want to burn it - You receive a phone call letting you know a family member has passed. The news rocks your world, especially when you find yourself flying back home for the services, returning to a place you’d rather forget. As your best friend, Beau is trying to be there for you but you’re determined to go it alone. But since you’ve known him, when has Beau Arlen ever not had your back? Only Ever Holding Onto You - When Beau Arlen called and asked you to join him at the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Department, you knew you should have turned him down. Sure, he made a great case for your relocation, but it was the sound of his voice that had you putting in for an immediate transfer. After all, he was worried and needed you; how could you say no? Yet, the more time you spend in Big Sky Country, the more you wonder if you should have stayed in Houston. Somewhere Close To Me - Cassie knows Jenny has feelings for Beau, but she’s almost certain his attentions are engaged elsewhere. ~ The story of you and Beau told through the eyes of Helena’s favorite leading ladies. The Ghosts Are Coming For You - When you moved to Montana, you figured you’d be in for a much quieter, more slow-paced lifestyle compared to the big city one you had left behind. Meeting Lewis and Clark County’s youngest sheriff while working a string of murders in your new position in Homicide turns out to be anything but — especially when things start to hit a little too close to home and remind you of things you thought you’d left buried long ago.

Bobby Reyes

Moving Forward Little By Little - You knew you shouldn’t have let him in that first night he showed up with alcohol in hand to talk about Jamie. But you had and now your partner never fails to show up at your door. The bad thing is, you don’t really want him to stop though you know you should.

CJ Braxton

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - You had only meant to call once, remaining anonymous while feeling out the whole helpline thing for yourself. Now, you talk to CJ every Friday night around the same time. When you don’t call one Friday, CJ is worried and comes looking for you which presents its own host of problems. i won't let you go - When Jen breaks CJ's heart, though you hadn't planned on it, her loss quickly becomes your gain and so much more. Something Like This - A Nor'easter hits Boston and luckily for you, you don't have anywhere you need to be except right here snuggled up with CJ.

Dean Winchester

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - You and Dean refuse to speak to one another after an argument and Sam has finally had enough. "Sleep. I'll keep you safe." - When Sam calls to tell you that Dean is gone, you can’t accept it. Not until you visit the offline Bunker and see for yourself. …But is he really gone? Follow Me Into the Dark - Tragedy has struck in your life, quickly and without warning, leaving you completely devastated. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Dean Winchester rolls into town and he and his brother are starting to ask questions. Questions that you are not prepared to answer though you have a question of your own: just what the hell is Dean doing darkening your doorstep again? when were you going to tell me - After finding out you concealed something from him on a hunt, Dean is not happy with you and he definitely does not appreciate your attempts at humor on the subject.

Jake Gray

"What do you see in him?" "Everything you don't." - When you go with Jake to visit his mom, you encounter a young woman who inexplicably sets you on edge and has you sticking that much closer to the boy who has your heart.

Jason Teague

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - When another student makes an unwanted move on you, Jason’s not above flexing his assistant coach authority muscle a little to get the guy to leave you alone and send a message. "Sleep. I'll keep you safe." - Jason has just helped you escape the clutches of his nefarious mother. Where will you go from here now that you know the truth?

Jenny Hoyt

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - You decide to ground Jenny for the day and as expected, she’s pissed…or is she? "Sleep. I'll keep you safe." - When Jenny is attacked, you couldn’t get to the hospital fast enough. You do what you can to reassure her that her mother will be found while you sit with her, waiting for the doctor.

Jensen Ackles RPF

"What do you see in him?" "Everything you don't." - Jensen says something at a con that initially bothers you that prompts a conversation where you admit that there are certain parts of his job that you could easily do without, not sure how that's going to affect your friendship moving forward. Come Pick Up Your Ghosts - Jensen left a little...something behind on his last visit when he was in town. Something you are urgently asking him to come back and retrieve so you can know peace once more. i think i've seen this film before - When three certain little words escape him, you know them for what they are: a plea not to leave him alone with only his thoughts and whiskey for company. You’ve seen this song and dance before. i want better for you...what's better for you than me? - Your heart is broken and you’re currently going through a divorce that didn’t have to happen. Will you give Jensen the chance to explain everything that came about from that one night in Rome when you weren’t there?

Michael!Dean

Let Me Set Your World On Fire - While on a hunt, you all get stuck in an abandoned cabin in the woods due to a snowstorm that comes out of nowhere. It's cold as hell (Cas' fact checking not withstanding) and both you and Dean are trying to fight off the icy temperatures. When Cas offers his coat to Dean, in usual Michael fashion, the archangel offers you something bigger and more to his liking than a simple article of clothing to keep you warm.

Rachel Gatina

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - Rachel, who has never spoken to you before, approaches you to ask for a favor. Despite what Bevin said, Rachel decides that she has to gauge this whole “being into girls” thing properly. And she’s picked you to help her with that. …Lucky you.

Rebecca Jessel

Let Me In Or Let Me Drown - A missing moment between Rebecca and Peter once Viola's spell was broken and all of the souls at Bly Manor are free

Russell Shaw

"You're safe now, I'm here." Part 1 - You’ve been taken hostage and Russell is part of the unit sent in to retrieve you. Close Enough - Sequel to So Close - When you’d met the Shaws at the morgue the day before, you thought that had been the end of it and you wouldn’t need to see one Shaw brother in particular again. Little did you know that Colter was about to once again ask for your help and not only would you be forced to see Russell again but things were about to change drastically for the both of you. Off Limits - When Reenie sends you to assist Colter with whatever he needs after getting arrested for breaking into a morgue in Virginia, you meet his older brother Russell for the first time. There’s some flirting and definitely a mutual attraction there before you Colter sends you off. Little do you know at the time that Colter has warned Russell that you’re off limits and that Russell has no intention of listening to said warning. So Close - You meet Colter and Russell at the morgue to help them gain access. Had you known how this was really going to go, you might have pushed Colter's call to voicemail.

SDV Alex

"Sleep. I'll keep you safe." - Alex sees something through your window one night and it scares him silly. You have to explain to him that it’s pretty normal out here on the farm and there is nothing to fear. …Well, you were pretty sure there wasn’t, anyway.

SDV Leah

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - Leah tells you she wants a baby…a month after you’ve been married. "You're safe now, I'm here." - When Leah rushes into the house one night and starts fortifying the door, you try to find out what has her so scared. A Prize Unlike Any Other - You want to find the Golden Pumpkin and ask your new girlfriend, Leah, to help you. You end up getting something better than the prized pumpkin. Where Were You On Our Wedding Day - You thought you'd get in some quick mining and make a little money before the big day. But choosing to do it on the day itself perhaps wasn't your smartest choice.

Soldier Boy

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - You’re pissed that he put himself at risk yet again. "I took care of that asshole for you." "I don't like the sound of that." - When Ben mentions something to you in the middle of battle, your attempt at a little levity turns the conversation in a direction that probably would have been better kept off of Comms during a mission. "Sleep. I'll keep you safe." - You’re tired of running and you go to Soldier Boy for protection. He agrees to do it but not without a price. "You're safe now, I'm here." - Soldier Boy has been on a ton of dangerous missions in his time, fought a lot of battles, but never did he imagine he would be undertaking the one you had just tasked him with. Shit. "What do you see in him?" "Everything you don't." - Hughie and everyone don't understand what you see in Soldier Boy but they also haven't seen what you've seen: Ben. Call My Name - Grace Mallory, the Boys, and the government have all warily agreed to your plan to take down Homelander. There’s just one more person to add to the operation, the very person who is necessary for any measure of the plan’s success. Can you convince him to join the team and help you defeat Homelander once and for all? every king needs a queen - Homelander makes you an offer that you are all too happy to refuse no one's the new me - Soldier Boy is the OG Supe. You goad him into proving it and get more than you bargained for...or did you? Something Real - You had offered him the chance for something the two of you could build, something real, if he gave up the suit for good. Thankful - It's Father's Day again and you have an extra special present for Ben this time around. where is she? - Soldier Boy only has one thought in mind when Homelander wakes him up: you.

Tom Hanniger

"I hate you." "You have a weird way of showing that." - You went to visit Tom in the mines for a little Valentine’s Day fun. Who knew that one decision would lead to everything that’s happened? Will you be able to help Tom or will he be lost to you forever? "Sleep. I'll keep you safe." - Tom has taken you hostage. This is not the Tom you knew and fell in love with. Unable to escape, can you get him to trust you and maybe even reach him?

more to come...

Beau x Cassie

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Heartbreak - It's Beau's first Christmas in Montana and Cassie invites him and Jenny to spend the day with her and Kai. Now Jenny gets to witness Beau and Cassie circling around each other...just perfect. Kiss Me Again - When Denise grabs Emily for a lunch run, Cassie and Beau are left to their own devices, which could lead to a series of revelations that neither of them may not be entirely ready for. Nerves - Beau has a little moment of nerves while they're waiting in the truck and Cassie decides to distract him. their silent thunder matches mine - After a night of drinking and her walls coming down, Cassie makes a decision that could have repercussions on both of her friendships with Beau and Jenny. where all the dreamers go - When Beau asked Cassie to speak with him outside along for a minute, she had no idea just where that conversation would lead and what she would be agreeing to.

Destiel

Masks - where the Winchesters are attempting to get lunch during the pandemic & Jack finally works up the courage to ask for a dog you taught me the courage of stars - Chuck is tired of his toys getting ideas of their own and talking back to him. He snaps his fingers and Dean knows that's it, they're all screwed...or are they?

Jacob x Bella

why are you wearing my sweater (because it smells like you) - where Jacob gets ready to meet Bella at a bonfire the Pack is hosting and can't find his hoodie

more to come...

all requests closed until further notice

Current Requests List:

Billy Butcher (AO3)

Castiel (Tumblr)

Dean Winchester (Tumblr)

Maggie Greene Rhee (Tumblr)

Margaery Tyrell (Tumblr)

Sam x Elsa (Tumblr)

SDV Leah (AO3)

Soldier Boy (Tumblr)

Tom Hanniger (Tumblr)

if you would like to be tagged for a certain short story or series, please comment on the masterlist of that story/series - I will add you to the list:

Call My Name - Soldier Boy x Female!Reader

Follow Me Into the Dark - Dean Winchester x Female!Reader

i need your hand but i don't want to burn it - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

i want better for you...what's better for you than me? - Jensen Ackles x Female!Reader

Only Ever Holding Onto You - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

Somewhere Close To Me - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

The Ghosts Are Coming For You - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

their silent thunder matches mine - Beau Arlen x Cassie Dewell

at this time, I am not maintaining any character, ship, fandom, or RPF taglists

ON DECK

Upcoming short stories:

A Twist of Fate - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

Closer - Russell Shaw x Female!Reader

Deja Vu Again - SDV Leah x Female!Farmer

dreams soaked in gasoline - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

Guide Me To You - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

I've Been Waiting For You - Soldier Boy x Female!Reader

if you love me (don't let go) - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

Just Us - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

Keep Me Inside - Soldier Boy x Female!Reader

Keep You Safe - Jensen Ackles RPF x Female!Reader

Kill Me Twice - Jacob x Bella

Nothing But Killing Time - Alec McDowell x Female!Reader

The Wolves Must Come Again - Jon x Sansa

You Are My Home - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader

You Know What You're Here For - Beau Arlen x Female!Reader; Jenny Hoyt x Female!Reader; Cassie Dewell x Female!Reader; Cassie x Jenny; Beau x Cassie; Beau x Jenny

(these masterlists will be released when I get closer to posting)

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[youcouldmakealife]

KS Fill: Tonya/Vladimir Petrov, Thomas/Anton; castle in the clouds

Another of the Kickstarter fills, for the prompt: always happy for a Vinny/Tony update, especially if Tonya is involved

Even as a child, at her most idealistic, Tonya certainly never expected to live in a mansion like this. A castle, maybe. She liked castles, though she’s not sure where she expected to find one in Brooklyn. Though, it’s not like mansions were any more realistic, growing up in New York City.

And they wouldn’t live in one if they lived in New York, but in Hartford, it was barely even a splurge. And Vladimir had dreamed of castles too as a boy, wanted Antosha to live in one, or the nearest thing they could get for him. It’s massive, and impractical, and Tonya loves it.

They don’t take advantage of the benefits of it very often, however. Once, they let a production crew film the exterior while they were on vacation in Italy anyway — unfortunately, the film was terrible, so Tonya can’t rewatch it for the thrill of seeing it on screen. Or, she could, but she has to get through the melodrama and the bad acting first, and that’s a chore.

It’s the perfect place to host a party, specifically a party with gravitas — a gala, a ball. But with the exception of Vladimir’s induction in the Hall of Fame, they haven’t had any parties worth talking about, because Vladimir is…territorial, Tonya thinks the best word is. His house is his house — she’s still amazed he allowed the film crew, and is sure he wouldn’t have if he hadn’t been out of the country — and he’d prefer they didn’t have guests at all, with the exception of close friends, family. Even then, it’s only Anton who doesn’t get his hackles up after a few hours, and that might just be because he still considers it Antosha’s house too, even after all these years. Which, of course, it is.

But they’ve been married for thirty years now, and Tonya thinks that’s worth celebrating, and Vladimir agrees. He didn’t agree it merited a party on the scale of the one they’re throwing today, but he caved once Tonya assured him all he had to do was show up, and that the only guests staying overnight would be blood-related to them.

Well, and Thomas, but Vladimir’s fine with that. It seems like the exception for Anton applies to him as well. She doesn’t know if that’s because Vladimir considers him an extension of Anton, welcome wherever he is, or if he’s become family in his own right. She likes to think it’s a bit of both.

With an hour to go the place reminds her the castles she dreamt of, lit up and glittering, even if they're nothing alike. The catering staff have assured her they have everything they need, and after two minor wardrobe emergencies she’s finally finished getting ready. Or, she hasn’t, but the final touches must be done right before the guests arrive.

Vladimir’s ready, he’s assured her repeatedly, which she’s sure isn’t true, but he’s his own man. She hasn’t seen Anton since breakfast, which she finds ominous, though she doesn’t think he’d go far without Thomas, and he arrives in front of her almost as soon as she thinks of him. Such a good boy that she merely needs to think of him for him to arrive, offering help.

“Can I help with anything?” he asks, hands twisting fretfully, like it’s hurting him not to assist, and Tonya takes a moment to wonder if she's developed psychic abilities. Perhaps, but it's more likely that Thomas is just unfailingly helpful.

Tonya takes his hands between hers, stills them. They’re cold, and she wants to chafe them, warm him up. What was that saying, cold hands, warm heart? If anyone fits that it’s Thomas. “I’ve hired professionals to do everything,” she says. “We’ll just get in their way.”

She knows this because she has, at every other event with catering staff, gotten in the way. She’s finally learned her lesson — no meddling this time. So far she's stayed strong, but she's not sure she'll last the night.

“Right,” Thomas says, nodding, hands still between hers. “That makes sense. Our equipment managers say the same thing.”

She bets they do. Vladimir in particular was a menace about his equipment — she’s sure they popped a bottle of champagne the day he retired.

“I know what you can do for me,” she says, and Thomas brightens right up. He really is too good a boy for his own good. She imagines people take advantage of it all the time. Look at her, doing it right now.

“Can you find Anton for me?” she says. “I worry he’s hiding.”

She doesn’t worry he’s hiding, exactly — she knows he’s hiding — she only worries he’ll continue hiding after all the guests have arrived, leaving poor Thomas to muddle his way through a room of people he doesn’t know. Not that Antosha knows everyone, and many of the people he does know haven’t seen him since he was a little boy, so it’s really more them knowing him — she’s sure he’ll be delighted to hear ‘you were just this high when last I saw you’ over and over again.

Perhaps she shouldn’t be surprised he’s hiding. And she isn’t. But Thomas is a guest, though a particularly helpful, considerate one, and Anton may not be hosting the party, but he is hosting Thomas. And Tonya did not raise a bad host. Or, unfortunately she did, she thinks, but he certainly didn’t learn it from her. Thankfully Thomas is very easily pleased, and loyal enough that he’d likely tell her Anton was being an excellent host if she asked.

Thomas nods again, like a little bobblehead. She’s slightly disappointed the Canadiens haven’t done one for him, at least to her knowledge — she thinks Vladimir would be delighted to put it by the ones of him and Antosha in his show-off room. He loves them. Never tires of bobbing their heads. “Can I have my—“

“Your hands, of course,” Tonya says, letting them go. “Do you know the saying? About cold hands?”

“I do,” Thomas says, with a broad smile. She bets he does. Bets people quote it all the time. “Don’t worry, I’ll drag Anton out of wherever he’s hiding.”

“By the hair if you need to,” Tonya says, and smiles at the laugh that trails Thomas up the stairwell.

He doesn’t deserve that boy, Tonya thinks, then goes to bother Vladimir one last time. She hopes that, this time, he’ll actually get ready instead of just saying he already is. Perhaps that’s optimistic. But she thinks everyone needs a little optimism to make it to three decades.

“Tony,” she hears Thomas crooning as she walks down the hall, sounding a little like he’s trying to lure a feral cat, and she smiles wider. Perhaps he’s exactly what Antosha deserves after all.

[multifandomslxt]

Nct 127 as fratboys Pt.2

Yuta

Lemme just start off by saying

HE WILL TAKE YOUR BITCH!!!!

lmaooo

This man has a different girl on his arm every week

I am so serious

It was Keisha, It was Sonya, It was Tonya, It was Monique, It was Nece, It was Keke

if you ask him

He'll tell you he didn't fuck them but he did

multiple times

and it's ironic because

He takes at least 3 gender studies courses every year

so this man right here is a feminist Fratboy

lmaooo

he respects women but will never turn down s3x

He's an Architectural Design Major

so he's good with hands and stuff *wink wink*

the type to skip lectures but still pass the course

He is at EVERY SINGLE party

will never miss one

he 100% knows that him being a feminist contributes to the amount of pu$$y he gets

if y'all fuck he gives you a lollipop or a coupon as a parting gift

if you were good just know he's gonna check on you every 2 weeks lmaoo

"That pussy still mine right?...well it's yours in theory because you know I don't own your body but you get what I'm saying..."

He's a jerk but also...not a jerk

Doyoung

please this man would be the snobbiest

most uptight fratboy everrrrrr

He's an Economics major

don't be mistaken though honey

He's uptight asf but he is a frat boy

anything you need just ask him

yes he cusses Johnny out whenever the house smells like weed

but he's the one that buys it every Tuesday and Thursday @ 4pm sharp

Yes, he smokes it but don't tell anyone...

YES, hell tell you he's celibate if you ask

but between me and you...

he definitely fucked that one lecturer so she could fix his grades

and he also fucked her daughter

and the daughter's best friend...

anywayyyyyyyy he doesn't like to talk about it.

ifc you were to compare all of em

i'd say Doyoung has one of the highest body counts here

but strangely enough no one would know

unless he said it

He's had multiple pregnancy scares

to the point where now

he has a bank account open just for that

Hates bitches who try to hard

but loves the chase

he's sneaky asf and if you know what's good for you stay out of his way

Jaehyun

The embodiment of fratboy

He's 100% a legacy

generations of menacing behaviour

he's a business major

daddy's money type of guy

so he really doenst give a fuck

he does EVERYTHING

smokes

hosts sex parties (much to Taeil's displeasure)

Fucked an entire sorority

fails his exams

leads girls on

etc.

he is allergic to relationships

there i said it

where as i can see the rest of em settling down eventually

if Jaehyun were to settle...he'd cheat.

yes, he wears his cap backwards and calls you "shawty"

surprisingly, he has female friends that he chersihes

gives them advice on how to steer clear of gutys like him

he's a jerk.

lmaooo 'm so sorry but it's true

he fucks allooooot

Loves easy pre

he aint willing to chase nobody

he has the highest body count in the frat.

not ashamed of it at all

surprisingly keeps up with his monthly doctors appointments

Beer pong is his calling

As mentioned ealier his jungle juice could put you in a coma

honestly, he probabaly has more alchohol than blood in his body

THE KINGGGG

OF SITUATIONSHIPS

if you can't handle that STAY OUT OF HIS WAYYYYYYYYYY

[mrs-stans]

G Flip to Host Star-Studded G’Day USA Arts Gala Event Honoring Samara Weaving, More (Exclusive)

The G'Day USA Arts Gala is making its return in February to celebrate some of the best in Australian achievement — from actress Samara Weaving to director Craig Gillespie.

Taking place Feb. 1 in Los Angeles, the event will be hosted by recording artist G Flip. "For the past 21 years, the G'Day USA program has fostered deeper ties between the United States and Australia and promoted Australian achievement, creativity and talent, with the support of the Australian government," the press release noted.

Honorees include bestselling author and recording artist Delta Goodrem, who will be awarded the Excellence in the Arts Award by Kelly Rowland. Weaving, who starred in Nine Perfect Strangers, Babylon and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, is set to take home the Rising Star Award.

Gillespie, whose directing credits include I, Tonya and Dumb Money, will be presented with the Excellence in Film & Television Award by actor Sebastian Stan.

It will be an evening of music as well, with performances from Morgan Evans, Kita Alexander and Mi-kaisha. All money raised will go to the American Australian Association and its Arts Fund, which supports American and Australian emerging artists studying in each other's respective countries.

Last year's event pulled in a number of high-profile attendees, including Katy Perry, who presented her husband Orlando Bloom's ex-wife, Miranda Kerr, with the Excellence in the Arts award.

"Many of you may be confused as to why I'm presenting Miranda with this award," Perry said at the time. "It doesn't fit the ex-wife, new wife narrative. Many in the media would like to see us mud wrestle…but this is about love, and Miranda is love."

[saleintothe90s]

478. 93 things about 1993, part 4

(part 3)

(source)

18. ValuJet flies for the first time (October 26)

ValuJet's first flight was from Atlanta to Tampa on October 26, 1993. By 1994, the planes with their silly mascot on them had made 15 emergency landings! 1 On June 8, 1995 one of their ancient planes had an engine fire on the tarmac in Atlanta.

We all know what happened to ValuJet just 2 1/2 years later.

19. Kenneth Junior French kills 4 because of "gays in the military". (August 7th)

He got four life terms + an extra 35 years tacked onto his sentence.

Newsweek, February 8, 1993

20. Socks Mania

People went absolutely feral over Bill Clinton's cat, Socks. There was merch:

Such as this Socks cat food container (eBay seller passalong)

This Socks watch that I still remember seeing at my local Kmart in 1996. Yes, the battery was dead. (eBay seller ha-340226)

This socks doll I also remember seeing at Kmart on a family vacation in Ohio that I desperately wanted. (eBay seller 13navybeans)

I don't have the date on it, but here is a clip of kids petting Socks at Christmas.

21. Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett get married (June)

When Roberts returned to the set of The Pelican Brief following her wedding, the cast and crew (including co-star Denzel Washington) threw her a party in which they all wore shirts that read: "He’s A Lovely Boy … But You Really Must Do Something About His Hair" on the back. 2

They only lasted til 1995, but they were cute together.

22. Base Closings (March)

Growing up, I thought this was the first time bases closed in the U.S., ever. No, a whole bunch closed just a couple of years prior!

(source)

23. Florida tourists killed

The state government ordered that all company logos be removed from rental cars, and it abolished special license tags for such vehicles. Rental car agencies now give customers detailed safety brochures in English, Spanish, German and other languages, and they play tape recordings with similar messages over the public address systems in their rental offices every five minutes. 3

There was even a bit in the SNL episode (hosted by Shannen Doherty) where Phil Hartman played Disney's Michael Eisner, alerting tourists that you'll won't get murdered in northern Florida where Disney is:

Hi, I’m Michael Eisner, speaking to you from the Magic Kingdom here in Orlando. You know, for the last few months, Florida has been victim to a terrible tragedy: the horrific murder of nine foreign tourists in Southern Florida. We here in Northern Florida express our sympathies.. to the families of those murdered hundreds of miles away.. in Miami, the capitol of Southern Florida.

8 tourists were killed in 1993. 4

24. Miller Clear

Faced with lackluster sales, the Miller Brewing Company has ended its market test of Miller Clear, the brewing industry's first clear beer. "We're not manufacturing it any longer for the near term," Eric Kraus, a spokesman for the Milwaukee-based brewer, said on Tuesday. "We had a tremendous initial trial, but repeat business was not necessarily as good." The beer that has been made will be sold, but no more will be brewed, Mr. Kraus said. In April, Miller began test-marketing its clear beer in Richmond, Minneapolis and Austin, Tex. 4

(there's some more about it on Weird Universe)

25. Tonya Harding's dress pops (January)

Earlier this year, a snap on her costume broke at the United States championships. At the 1992 Olympic trials, her blades were mounted slightly out of position, leaving her stranded with a broken axel. Skate problems also delayed her arrival at the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France, where she finished a disappointing fourth. By 1993, fourth was the best she could do at the United States championships. 5

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“ValuJet - Airlinefiles.” n.d. Accessed October 13, 2023. https://airlinefiles.com/valujet?showall=1.

“TBT: Lyle Lovett and Julia Roberts Got Married After Dating for Just a Few Weeks.” n.d. InStyle. Accessed October 14, 2023. https://www.instyle.com/news/tbt-julia-roberts-lyle-lovett-relationship.

Rohter, Larry. “Tourist Is Killed in Florida Despite Taking Precautions.” The New York Times, September 9, 1993, sec. U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/09/us/tourist-is-killed-in-florida-despite-taking-precautions.html.

Clary, Mike. “Woman Confesses to Killing German Tourist, Police Say : Crime: She Reports Being Angered When the Couple Targeted for Robbery Would Not Stop Their Rental Car. A Third Suspect Is Held.” Los Angeles Times. September 11, 1993. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-11-mn-34072-story.html.

Longman, Jere. “FIGURE SKATING; For Harding, Not All Sequins and Music.” The New York Times, October 26, 1993, sec. Sports. https://www.nytimes.com/1993/10/26/sports/figure-skating-for-harding-not-all-sequins-and-music.html. https://archive.ph/G5T63

[mr-divabetic]

Health and wellness guru and author, High Voltage, stars in "Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu," where she emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the harmful effects of added sugars. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar intake to no more than six teaspoons per day for women and nine teaspoons for men.

This cozy mystery radio drama weaves in diabetes information and offers self-care tips. It features an ensemble cast including Mr. Divabetic, best-selling author Tonya Kappes, Mama Rose Marie, Patricia Addie-Gentle, RN, CDCES, Maryann Horst Nicolay, MEd, NTDR, Kathie Dolgin (aka 'High Voltage'), Seveda Williams, Catherine Schuller, Dave Jones, and Lorraine Brooks. The show is produced by Leisa Chester Weir.

In this story, the cheerful healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands an enticing job as a caterer at the nation’s hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low-pressure and low-calorie until the body of notorious food critic Marilyn Macaroni is found stabbed to death with one of Max's new chef knives. Suddenly, Mr. Divabetic is the prime suspect in a high-profile murder investigation! Can he, along with his team of friends, diabetes educators, and his inquisitive Italian mother, Mama Rose Marie, solve the mystery before the police arrive? Or will he find himself trading his colorful fruit suit for a prison jumpsuit? Special thanks to our multi-talented colleague, Wendy Radford.

"Divabetic Mysteries" aims to empower listeners with diabetes by encouraging them to address self-care challenges like their favorite TV detectives. We advocate for writing things down, searching for clues, sharing information with healthcare professionals, and asking questions. Make managing your diabetes a team effort—don’t tackle it alone!

[littlemissidontcare]

not being invited is something that happens, it happened to Sebastian himself at the Oscars with I, Tonya, who received nominations for best actress, supporting actress and screenplay. Allison won, so did she buy the award?, None of them invited Stan as their +1, are they ungrateful; Stan is the EP, he got Mike M, Sebastian introduced Adam to people in the business when he invited him to the Sharper premiere; And about the categ, then The Bear has bought its awards too / it’s kind of different with Sebastian, given that he still attended a prestigious Oscar watch/Charity gala party hosted by Elton John when I, Tonya was nominated. Plus Oscar seats are limited unlike with GG that always hire seat fillers and have bigger venue with tables and sections. Seb attended GG with I, Tonya as well. This year, multiple nominees brought more than 1 person with them, so Seb could’ve easily invited Adam as one of his plus ones. The whole The Apprentice crew (director, writer, producers) were there despite not being nominated. That tells me everything tbh. Even Seb mentioned TA in his speech when he should’ve sticked with ADM and thanking his fam+team. He then went on to talk about Trump and Ali in the press room after winning for ADM. I don’t think that in this particular case Seb is innocent. Variety prediction article even stated that he could win in the category for ADM as a nod for TA because the drama category was stronger competition and he had no chance there. Basically they said that his win in comedy would be attributed to his Trump role. I think in this case his win for ADM was bought. He shouldn’t have mentioned Trump role in his acceptance speech and he definitely should’ve invited Adam as part of his entourage. I don’t think it even crossed his mind to reach out to Adam or Aaron tbh. I understand people’s disappointment.

[dollycas]

The Sunday Salon is a Facebook group that has become an informal week-in-review gathering place for bloggers. It is also a place to share our thoughts about things of a bookish nature. You can also link up weekly on Readerbuzz. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received, and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! Another week I am so happy I don't leave my house too often. It was a chilling one with wind and some flurries. Daisy didn't even want to go outside and when she did it was a quick trip.We did our usual work, watch television, read, sleep, and repeat but we also did some online Christmas shopping too. Every year the CPKC Holiday Train rolls through my hometown. Our kids go almost every year but Mr. Dollycas and I  haven't because the crowds in a limited area make it hard to get around with my wheelchair or scooter. At each location, the CPKC Holiday Train provides a box car stage, a lineup of great musical talents, and a fantastic display of lights to delight young and old alike. The goal of the holiday train is to collect food and funds for local food banks and raise awareness of the fight against hunger. Visitors are encouraged to bring donations, all of which stay in the local community. Last Sunday night the train pulled in right on time and because . . . . . . the depot received some infrastructure money, thank you President Biden, and this past summer there were some upgrades made to the building and along the tracks. One of the things they added was a camera facing the tracks. The camera is linked to YouTube. You can watch any time of day and see trains and the surrounding area. I brought it up on our television on Sunday night and was able to see the Holiday Train and hear the music from my easy chair.  Funny thing, I tuned in about 30 minutes before the train's arrival and heard some familiar voices. Son #2 was there with his family. They walked forward about 10 feet and they were right in the middle of my television screen. Kaden was there with his friends too but he was on the other side of the train. On Wednesday, I learned that this blog, Escape With Dollycas placed #5 on the 80 Best Mystery Book Blogs and Websites in 2024. I am thrilled to be included on this list of wonderful blogs and websites. Yesterday we had a busy day with Remi's basketball tournament and Charlotte's dance recital. I will have pictures to share next week. How was your week? Weekly Rewind - December 9 - 13, 2024 Monday - 2025 Craving For Cozies Reading Challenge with Library Card Mini- Challenge And - My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #50 – 2024 Tuesday - I Thee Dead: The Wedded Bliss Series by Christine Lawrence #Review / #Giveaway – Great Escapes Book Tour @writerchristinelawrence Wednesday - Cozy Wednesday featuring Booked for Murder: An Old Juniper Bookshop Mystery by P. J. Nelson #Review / #Giveaway @MinotaurBooks Thursday - Murder at the Painted Wings Cafe: A Seneca James Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman #Review / #Giveaway – Great Escapes Book Tour @ruth.j.hartman Friday - All God’s Sparrows and Other Stories: A Stagecoach Mary Fields Collection by Leslie Budewitz #Review Plus - A River of Resentment (A Hollow’s Glenn Coven Mystery) by Kristen King #Spotlight / #Giveaway – Great Escapes Book Tour @kristenkingwrites Saturday - Mistletoe, Mutts, and Murder (Samantha Davies Mysteries) by S.A. Kazlo #Spotlight / #Review – Great Escapes Book Tours @sakazlo Plus - Special Guest – Elaine Faber – Author of Mrs. Odboddy and the Conniving Candidate: A WWII Tale of Political Shenanigans and Snookery (Mrs. Odboddy Mysteries) The books by Tonya Kappes are on sale right now for $0.99! Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent Read the full article

[dicaeopolis]

here's how it would go. Achilles and Patroclus came up through the west coast scene together, have been booed up since they were in Party City wigs, and generally cause great debate both in and out of the community over which one's the top because they're both extremely fish in drag but also both extremely masc gym gays out of it (Patroclus is a good bit older and more muscley but is literally nice and still posts flower crown in the 2020s; Achilles is a runner so more twinkish and keeps his sharp ass manicure even out of drag but also he's got the deep voice and once ate only raw meat for the better part of a year so it's impossible to say).

they get on for the same season with some other west coasters but also a bunch of east coast queens from the House of Priam and there's immediate drama over some dress aphRudite took out of a west coaster's closet and gave to this rando east coaster Paris and all the beefing eventually pisses off Achilles (who regularly insists he hates drama) so much he untucks and locks himself in the Werk Room and won't come out. Patroclus is like fuckkkkkk she's going to get kicked and puts on Achilles' signature fit (picture 2004 we will rock you pepsi gladiator commercial) which includes a helmet with the garage door eyeshadow and spends the whole ep refusing to take it off and she does her best but it's like. Very clear the fit doesn't fit she has to lipsync for her life and to Hector Priamides' credit she's a gracious winner but nonetheless Patroclus has to sashay away and when she takes off the helmet to reveal it's her there's a cut to a bunch of talking heads all mouth hanging open.

Live Achilles Reaction he's out of drag in the Werk Room just screaming rending his garments shredding his wigs. Eventually he realizes he has nothing left to wear now and runs out onto the streets and the cameraperson starts jogging after him and follows him to the oceanfront home of his drag mother Thetis sobbing and screaming and shouting that he needs an outfit to Kill Hector. Thetis says girl I will do this and goes to her other drag daughter Hephaestus, who was very cruelly kicked off Drag Race episode 1 of an earlier season (aphRudite said something to the tune of "sashay - I mean roll - away" and it was later revealed that that was ALSO Ru breaking off their long-term relationship, sparking speculation that she only brought Hephaestus on for that purpose) but went on to a very successful career hosting Dragula, and is Known as like the best seamstress in the land.

Smash cut to the finale. Achilles in her Hephaestus Original Fit (feat. bra made of two tiny shields) has cut a swath through the east coast contingent, most memorably physically dragging Hector around the catwalk by her wig. Ru is clearly pissed about it but the other judges (this season including the MTV network head Zeus) are like... well she's working? Finally it's Paris and Achilles lip syncing for the crown. Catwalk. Lights. Achilles' fucking SHOE BREAKS. Gasps. Smash cut back to footage of Paris sneaking into the werk room and sawing 90% of the way through Achilles' high heel. Achilles manages to turn it into a death drop but Paris is STILL DECLARED WINNER. Cut to aphRudite talking head saying "well it was unique and nervy wasn't it." Uproar. Outcry. Highest viewership of any season finale yet. Trending for weeks to months. Later Paris is on All Stars and has to face off against Achilles' drag daughter Neoptolemus who episode one faces assault charges for breaking Paris' leg backstage and sure she has to do time but Paris is out for the season and for Neoptolemus' last Snatch Game before her sentencing she picks Tonya Harding. The end

guy who dislikes Witty Modern Retellings voice. who wants to hear about MY (and @brightbluedot's) Witty Modern Retelling

[kppresents]

16th March - That Was The Ides of March

 and this is our newly regular update. Starting with some family visits, as the Games Players spend a Long Weekend… Beauty and the Best host Saturday Morning Pictures... And Jay Edwards and Mrs McPhee are guests for a Long Night… Then we have some Mature Requests fulfilled… The Gentlemen Robbers interrutpt Home Working… Witness the Testing of Tonya Travers… What happens On The Street Where…

[ear-worthy]

On Air Fest Podcast Festival Announces Big Names for Brooklyn Event

On Air Fest In Brooklyn: Podcast "Partee"

 On Air Fest is known for bringing together the biggest names in podcasting alongside creative visionaries to inspire creators, fans and the audio industry writ large. Since 2017, the festival has premiered dozens of award-winning podcasts, produced hundreds of live stories, convened thousands of fans and created a platform to elevate the art form.

But at this podcast get-together, you can eat in style. 

Throughout the day, eateries Le Crocodile and Bar Blondeau will be teeming with inspired audiences’ creative conversations, cocktails, and delightful bites. Attendees can gaze through floor-to-ceiling windows at the iconic Manhattan skyline. Staying at Wythe Hotel during On Air Fest is a behind-the-scenes opportunity to partake in (what feels like) the audio industry’s best professional retreat. 

You can book your stay at Williamsburg’s original boutique hotel now using code ONAIR2024 for an exclusive 10% discount. 

On Air Fest has grown into a bi-coastal, bi-annual festival shaping podcasting’s cultural calendar. Programming includes immersive experiences, awards, a business summit, audio art residency and more.

On Air Fest announces the next wave of headliners joining 2024’s most prominent and creative event for sound, storytelling and the culture of audio. 

Avery Trufelman from the Articles Of Interest podcast will be on the main stage on Thursday, February 29. Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers will come together live on-stage for a special session about their new podcast, 'Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers,' moderated by Dan Taberski.

Multiple generations of NYC’s rock scene take the stage with The Lemon Twigs and Adam Green presented by the Talkhouse podcast Plus, the season preview of Audible's Hot White Heist. A political panel from The Weeds, Vox, Crooked Media and The New York Times' The Run-Up on the power of podcasting in an election year is sure to spark some rhetorical fireworks. Mandii B and WeezyWTF work out their craziest kinks in a live edition of iHeart and Black Effect Podcast Network's hit WHOREible Decisions. Plus, don't miss sessions packed with big thinkers and change makers from a variety of genres in the audio world, including: Serial co-creators Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder, Laurie Anderson and The Kitchen Sisters, Tonya Mosley, Malcolm Gladwell, and Freakonomics’ Stephen Dubner. March 1st Main Hall programming will be hosted by Vulture's Nick Quah. Tickets are available HERE.

[grits-galraisedinthesouth]

Look who's Laughing

Meghan's BFF was spotted laughing backstage at the Chris Rock Live Show: Meghan's BFF, Janina Gavankar, famously told Gail King Meghan had receipts for those RACIST BRF conversations.🤥

Janina Gavankar was also filmed attempting a high five at the wedding, she was spotted in a vehicle with Harry & Meghan outside NOprah's house, and she credited herself with the (Soho House) Sussex trio 2019 Holiday photograph.

Janina heard the jokes a few times prior to the Live Taping so she knew what to expect. I wonder if Harry (or backers) telephoned Chris Rock (like South Park) to ask him not to use Meghan in his show?🤔 I think her influence could explain his use of Megflix talking points: "British Empire, Colonialism, and seems like a nice lady..."

Janina Gavankar, one of Meghan Markle’s longtime best friends, was at the live taping for Chris Rock’s blockbuster Netflix show Saturday night – and watched as the comedian skewered the Duchess of Sussex, Page Six can reveal.

The “Vampire Diaries” actress, who has been a staunch defender of Prince Harry’s wife and a close pal of hers for over 20 years, was at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theater to witness Rock make history for the streaming service’s first live global streaming event. Sources told Page Six that Gavankar, 42, joined her good friend Dave Chapelle backstage to watch the show in the VIP Green Room.

“Janina looked to be enjoying the show very much, she was standing up by the TV screens and laughing,” one eyewitness told us. Rock had finely honed his routine over the past few months at a number of gigs around the country, including at Radio City Music Hall in New York City back in October, where he made the same comments about Markle and the royals.

We’re told that Gavankar had been to previous shows, so she knew what to expect.

Gavankar joined a host of big names at Saturday’s show, including director Spike Lee and wife Tonya Lewis Lee, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, author Nelson George, comics Darnell Rollins, Sam Jay and actor Stephen Hill, alongside Arsenio Hall, David Spade and former “Saturday Night Live” stars Leslie Jones and Dana Carvey.

Gavankar was a guest at the Sussexes wedding in May 2018.

She also went on British TV after the royal family responded to the Oprah interview by saying “recollections may vary” at the couple’s claims of their hellish time behind palace walls.Speaking on “This Morning,” Gavankar hit back at the family’s claims they weren’t aware of the full extent of Meghan’s struggles while she was a working royal family member.

“Though their ‘recollections may vary,’ ours don’t because we lived through it with them,” Gavankar said, quoting directly from the Palace’s statement. “And there are many emails and texts to support that.”

[tosxah]

Childe was guilty of many things, and his unabashed love for the holidays was absolutely one of them. It was the time of year magic and wonder, when children all over the land had a sparkle in their eye that was irrefutable. Joy and lights and splendor, hopes and dreams and wonder. And Childe revelled in it. Until they grew up. It crushed him a little every time one of his younger siblings lost that gleam: first Tonya but she was older than her years, then the year after it was Anton who wanted too much to be like his older siblings- Childe almost blamed them completely for it. So all that was left was Tuecer, who still believed in toys larger than life and the tale of the magic spider.

Childe had taken to shopping mostly in Fontaine this year, after the events with the sea rising and falling, there was a buzz in the residents. It had made them all the more determined to do something incredible; better wares, better gifts, better food. How could he resist? So he determindly spent for the best presents he could find for his family, wrapped and shipped to be there ready for when he returns. And now that had been done with, the apartment he occupied felt much emptier, made him long for someone. As though being surrounded by the wrapped goods brought a false sense of company- maybe it was just that: the promise of company, the idea of someone he cherished and being with them soon. Anyways, tomorrow morning he'd leave for Snezhnaya, he doubted he'd be able to sleep in his excitement.

All this was exacerbated by the letter he had received the day before... He'd recognise her handwriting at a glance, the paper she used was more coarse than what he was used too and it intrigued him; paper was like the people who used them, it spoke about their personality, their nature. But this was the first he'd held paper like this from her. From his Lumine. He was ellated at first but the moment he was finished reading her fine pretty writing (something you could also tell a lot about a person with) he felt a chill in his chest. An odd sense of grief almost. It made him uncomfortable, more than words could describe. But he brushed it off, chopped it up to tiredness. All the excitement of the holidays, the shopping, the food. That's all it was.

When she showed up at his door, he was beyond happy. A sight for a sore eyes. He'd been cleaning his apartment, sorting it best he could before she'd show. Childe liked to play host, especially when his guest was his beautiful starlight stranger.

Childe pulled up a chair to sit opposite the girl purched on his bed. His apartment was basically a studio but there were these arch ways that cut up the space into what he suppose could be described as rooms. It was plenty for him. If he were to get a house for two it'd be proper, large, with real rooms. Space for a  future family.

He brought himself back to the conversation, opening the parcel as delicately as it had been wrapped. It warmed his heart she thought of his family, most of whom she hadn't met. "They'll love them, thank you." He spoke as he rubbed his thumb over the intricate design of the narwhal. Childe read the paper attached, his Fontainian was far from good but he got the gist. It made him chuckle. And then her explanation followed. Alone. Childe had never really felt alone. Had he missed his family? Sure, but he never felt lonely. Even less so when he met the traveller and her recurring presence became something he looked forward to, amongst everything else she gave him. She continued to speak as the taste of his tongue became sour. The grief imbued in him from the letter she had sent crawled up in to his throat. What was this exactly? Maybe he wws reading into it... He chuckled "How could I ever forget you?"  Childe kept his composure as he repackaged the charms and set it to the floor next to his chair.

"Do you want some tea?" The harbinger stood, taking her shoes from the ground and holding out his hand for her scarf, "let me get you comfortable and you can tell me about Natlan. And all your other adventures since I last saw you." It warmed his heart immeasurably to see her again. He choose to focus on that floating feeling, rather than on the one that sunk him.

@tosxah a starter for the upcoming holidays?

For the whole day, the small items in her bag had been weighing heavier than usual as she carried them around throughout whatever that improvised date was that she had asked him out for. Or perhaps the aftermath of the recent fights against the Abyss had exhausted her more than she wanted to admit to herself.

As for her reason for a short trip to Fontaine, she put it as a "returned favour after that little date in Liyue" Childe had taken her out for what now felt like ages ago.

He was still in Fontaine, practically packed to return back to his homeland. She had done a detour after the first events in Natlan, knowing that the day after she was supposed to be on her way back to the pyro nation to keep her promise; end a terrible war that had been plaguing that land, protect those who had been fighting for decades against a cursed bloody faith.

Certain scars were not meant to be patched up but burned instead.

She sat on his bed, her boots laying not too far, her toes wiggling to stretch them after another long day on her feet. It was something silly, and yet she suddenly felt unbelievably nervous as she held the few small packages on her hands.

A wrapping paper of a deep blue colour found back in Sumeru protected the small gifts, the textured material adorned with intricate golden patterns and scented perfumes familiar to that nation. The thin threads weaved in Natlan from skilled hands, crimson like his scarf and silver like the metal around his vision, were keeping together the small wrapped items.

Her heart might have been even more weary than her muscles right now as she finally decided to pull them out of her bag.

"The holidays are coming soon, I forgot to ask if you and your family celebrate them in Snezhnaya." Her hands raised as an offer for him to take the packages. "I thought it would still be best to give you these now before I have to make my way back to Natlan. I'm not sure when I'd be free again, after all." The golden in her eyes was dimmer in the room, but always vibrant even in the darkest of nights. No one knew what they would be truly facing down in that darkness that reeked of death and fear, but she was ready for anything, even face hell itself if it meant she could help.

"It's nothing fancy, but when I saw them... It made me think of you." She explained in all of her honesty, her fingers now playing with the fabric of her skirt.

It was exactly 4 hand crafted wooden keychains she bought a while back in Mondstadt: respectively a narwhal for Childe, one fox shaped for Teucer, a princess looking figure for Tonya and an owl for Anton.

There was a small note added on Childe's gift, her delicate hand writing gracing it:

'Plutôt qu'être seul, mieux vaut être mal accompagné'

a saying she has heard back in Fontaine: 'better than alone, is to be in bad company'.

"I thought it would be nice for you, Teucer, Tonya, and Anton to have matching charms. So even when you're miles away from home, you won't feel too distant from them because it will always remind you they're never too far. That you're not alone." Her smile was warm, delicate like moonlight in a summer night.

"And well, you also won't forget I gave you this awesome narwhal charm. When you'll feel lonely, you'll be reminded of the amazing travaler and her extremely generous heart." She teased, despite basically admitting she didn't mind being in his thoughts too.

"However, I don't mean to overstep," she added quickly. "I'd understand if you think your siblings might not even want anything of this like."

She just wanted to leave something behind to him, she was confident on the outcome of the war in Natlan's favour. But every war didn't come without price, and she really wasn't sure what cost she'd have to pay for it. The same way her brother did, she was prepared. How much she could lose from it though, she did not know yet. No, we will come back victorious and no one, no one will die.

[itsallyscorner]

💌 Requested by: @real-kate-bishop-aka-hawkeye

Pairing: Sebastian Stan x Reader ft Marvel Cast

Request: Age gap! Reader is in a relationship with Sebastian Stan and they’re in a movie together that has been nominated for the Oscars. Both of them are up for best actor and actress.

a/n: I hope you like this, I’m so sorry for the long wait, love! Enjoy!💖

Double Win

“How are you feeling?”

“I’m a bit nervous. But I’m excited to be here. It’s gonna be a good night.” You reply with a smile as Sebastian squeezed your hand. The two of you were currently in the car on your way to the venue that hosted the Oscars.

“Hey, whatever happens tonight, whether we win or loose, I’m proud of you.” Sebastian says as he brings your hand up to his lips and presses a kiss to it.

You and Sebastian were both nominated for your first Oscars ever. The movie you guys both starred in has been successful in the box office and has snagged multiple nominations during awards season.

You first met Sebastian during a table read for a disclosed Marvel project. You were a new actress in the business having been in small movies and had some parts in tv shows, but being casted as Kate Bishop was your big break (I know she’s like 16 in the comics, but for the sake of this request let’s just assume the actress casted is in her 20s). You and Seb instantly clicked at the table reading. From there on a beautiful friendship formed which slowly grew into a relationship. Despite the age gap, everything you guys did together felt natural. Natural in a sense where it was familiar, as if you guys have known each other for years. When you were with him everything fell into place.

“I’m so happy that you’re finally getting recognition for your work. You work your ass off on these movies, you deserve it so much.” You admitted as he strokes your hand with his thumb. Sebastian tilts his head at you with that crooked smile on his face.

“After all, you were robbed for I, Tonya.” You added as you nudged his shoulder with yours. His smile breaks as he laughs.

“Are you still mad about that?”

“YES! Oh my god, it irritates me so much. Like how did you not get nominated for I, Tonya? You were amazing as Jeff!” You exclaimed waving your free hand in frustration.

“Well that doesn’t matter anymore. Because now, I’m nominated for a movie I starred in alongside my girl. To me, that’s all that matters.” He said as he leaned in closer to you. You hum contently as he nudges your nose with his. He presses a kiss to the corner of your mouth, careful to not get any of that sinful red lipstick on his lips.

The moment was interrupted by the driver announcing that you have arrived at the venue. Before leaving the car you quickly fix your hair and make sure Sebastian didn’t have any lipstick on his lips. Sebastian buttoned up his suit and looked back at you before opening the door.

“You look beautiful, by the way. I just wanted to tell you before everyone starts shouting it at you.” He tells you with a boyish grin on his face. You playfully roll your eyes and thank him. He opens the door and you guys are met with the flashing lights and chaos of the red carpet.

🕓 Time Skip

Half an hour into the awards show and they’ve announced the awards for Best Supporting Actor and Actress. Your nerves were getting the best of you, making your leg bounce in anticipation. You tried having a few glasses of wine to help you loosen up, but it was no use. Sebastian, who had been beside you the whole night, noticed your nervous tic. He placed a reassuring hand onto your leg to help calm you down. He didn’t say anything but his silent gesture was appreciated. His hand helped ground you and tell you that he was there for you.

Chris Evans and Brie Larson walked out from backstage and entered the stage. The audience clapped as they approached the mic.

“Hello everyone! Of all the movies that have been nominated for this category tonight, something that they all have in common is a female lead who is a force of nature and captures the attention of the audience with their strong presence on screen.” Brie starts.

“Here are the nominees for Best Actress.” Chris continues as they announce the names of the nominees. As your name is announced you feel your heart beat quicken and squeeze onto Sebastian’s hand, a smile hiding your anxiousness.

When they finish the names, Brie excitedly opens the envelope. She and Chris share are look before they announce the winner.

“And the Oscar goes to..”

“(Y/n) (Y/L/N)!!” They scream into the mic.

You freeze as you hear your name. Around you the people clap and stand as you remained seated in your seat in shock. Sebastian is the one to pull you out your state of shock, leaning down and gently pulling you up.

“Baby, you won!” He exclaimed as he pulls you into his arms. You come back to your senses and wrap your arms around him quickly pulling away. You make your way up to the stage as people congratulated you as you passed by the aisle. When you approached the stairs, you hold the train of your dress to avoid pulling a Jennifer Lawrence. Chris is quick to help, lending you a hand up the stage. He hugs you and congratulates you over the audience. Brie approaches you with open arms and hands you the Oscar. The two move to the side to give you your moment. You face the crowd with a big smile, Oscar in hand.

“Thank you guys.” You start as you glance at Brie and Chris. You look back to the crowd and quickly spot Sebastian, who has the most proudest look on his face.

“This is unbelievable, I can’t believe this is happening! I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a little kid.” You mused as you looked at the Oscar gleaming in the light.

“I guess I should start by thanking the Academy. Thank you for this opportunity. Thank you to the cast and crew who have been part of this movie’s journey I love every single one of you. Thanks to my team, who have been so kind and supportive to me from the start and have helped me get to this moment. To my family, I owe you all so much you have been so supportive of me and pushed me to follow my dreams and have been there every step of the way. Also, to the women who were nominated alongside of me tonight, you guys are amazing and continue to inspire me to become as talented as you all are. Lastly, I want to thank a special person. My co-star in this movie, my best friend, biggest supporter, my rock, my lover. Sebastian you have done nothing but been there for me through thick and thin. I don’t know what I did in my past life to deserve someone as special as you, but I’m thankful that I have you. Without you I don’t know how I would survive in the madness of this, I love you.” You looked at Sebastian through blurred eyes as you made your speech.

“Thank you!” You finished as you excitedly held the Oscar up in the air. The usher instructed you to stand by the side as Brie and Chris walked to the mic.

“And now for Best Actor!” Chris says as they announce the nominees. When Sebastian’s name was called you clapped and cheered as he gave the camera a shy smile.

“And the Oscar goes to!”

“SEBASTIAN STAN!” They announce, Chris screaming it a bit louder than Brie. You gasp and clap as you see Sebastian being congratulated by your fellow co-stars and director. He makes his way up to the stage instantly looking for your eyes. A giant smile is on your face as your eyes connect. He’s hugged by Brie and Chris. Chris moves to hand him the award but Sebastian is already striding towards you. The audience laughs at Chris’ reaction. Meanwhile Sebastian brings his hand to cradle your face and pulls you into a passionate kiss. The crowd cheers and whistles as you wrap your free arm around him. For a moment it feels like it’s just you two in the whole venue. You pull away, lovingly smiling at each other.

“Go get that Oscar, champ.” You teased and nudge him towards Chris, who claps him on the back as soon he approaches him.

“Sorry, got caught in the moment.” He chuckled making the audience laugh.

“Man, I—. This is just an honor, thank you so much for this. I don’t know what I did to get here, but thank you so much. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you to the cast and crew who’ve worked hard day and night to make this amazing movie the way it is. My team, thank you for dealing with me, I appreciate it. I wanna say a very special thank you to two of the most important women in my life. My mother, who sacrificed so much to give me a better life, I’m up on this stage because of you. I love you and I’ll make sure to give you a call as soon as I’m home. I think you guys know who the other woman is.” He exclaims as he turns to you with a twinkle in his eyes, the crowd cheering him on.

“When I say this I’m being dead serious. I’m gonna marry that woman one day.” Sebastian points at you making the crowd go wild. You laugh, looking down as your face turns 50 shades of red.

“(Y/n), you keep me going everyday. You inspire me to better myself and become a better man. For the two years we’ve been together, you’ve been beside me through it all and I just want to thank you for everything you do. You’re my safe place, I love you.” He said while looking at you the entire time. He thanks everyone again before the music begins to play.

🕓 Time Skip

As the show came to an end everyone headed towards the after party. The cast and crew of your movie celebrated over champagne, some speeches, a little crying, and lots of hugs. The whole night Sebastian never left your side, his hand was either around your waist or the small of your back. Constantly whispering sweet nothings into your ear as he pressed kisses to your face.

“Seb! (Y/n)!” You and Sebastian turned to the voice to see Chris pushing through the crowd along with Scarlett and Brie.

“Hey!” You greet them as you all pull each other into hugs.

“Congratulations you two! You must be on cloud nine!” Scarlett said as she squeezed you as tight as she can.

“The look on your face when you won, oh my goodness! Priceless!” Brie laughs as she held onto your arm.

“I honestly can’t believe it! It’s just so surreal like what the fuck? I’m still processing it!” You rambled, eyes wide with shock. The two laughed at your reaction.

“I’m guessing Seb is gonna be getting some as soon as you guys get home?” Scarlett teased. You rolled your eyes glancing at Seb who was talking to Chris and Samuel L. Jackson. He caught your eye and sent a quick wink towards you.

“I don’t kiss and tell, Scarlett.” You winked at the blonde. Your name is suddenly being called across the room by Chris.

“When’s the wedding?” He asked, a few feet away from you and the girls.

“As soon as he gets the ring!” You answer teasingly making Seb blush. Chris turns back to Sebastian pointing at you.

“You heard the lady, Seb.”

“Who says I don’t already have the ring?” Sebastian shot back making everyone sound like a bunch of teenagers.

When you guys got back home, you and Sebastian celebrated in the early hours of the morning between the sheets. When you wake up the next day you see a blue Tiffany’s box paired with a rose resting on Sebastian’s side of the bed.

And you said yes.

[mr-divabetic]

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