#ugh they’re so crazy and in love it’s awesome

[gogodollie]

um so actually this was supposed to be a silly post but then i remembered how crazy this music video was making me the other day

like. okay it can be Assumed that sister has a tendency to run from her problems between the synopsis for comic #2 (fleeing to europe because of her stepdad), hiding the pregnancy, and then hiding the parentage of copia until nihil was near death/already dead. these are all skeletons in her closet that She holds the weight of and doesn’t acknowledge them until she’s forced to. i mean at the very least the baby thing was something she’d been hiding from for a long time and felt for whatever reason that she couldn’t share the weight of it.

so she was in Full flight response here and i do think a good part of it was just anger towards nihil for his unfaithfulness at such a sensitive moment (also assuming that she had just recently found out about the pregnancy). like. it’s really crazy that she doesn’t attack him until she’s Provoked. the exception to this would be when she grabs the guitar but there’s a chance he was still trying to talk to her when his back is turned. but she’s actively being pursued by this dickwad so i mean it’s not that crazy for her to do what she can to get away from him and create the distance that she’s used to (even if this means hurting him to give herself that space). nihil’s efforts to slow her down are like honestly kind of crazy like grabbing someone’s ankle while on a ladder is so genuinely deserving of being kicked off and so is being hit after grabbing someone’s paddle😭

but nihil Knows her. i don’t think sister was all that open about her past and what she had gone through before they’d met but they were married. he lived with her. it makes perfect sense that he would understand her tendency to run and he knew he couldn’t leave things as they were and was seeking forgiveness + closure for both of them because she wouldn’t give him the chance to do so otherwise.

and it Is nihil’s persistence that allows sister to forgive him in the moment (at least long enough to fuck in that coffin and then. stumble to universal studios and fuck again). that dynamic exists and works for them because it’s just how nihil shows his love and it’s how sister knows he’s serious about it, even if he’s being a total fuck up and kissing other women. she hit him with a fucking car and he still came crawling after her. their regular back and forth, the whole thing about older sister playing hard to get and being mean/teasing nihil is literally just how they love. which obviously isn’t healthy or whatever but who gaf it’s romantic and they clearly don’t mind. nihil is willing to get hurt to love her because to her that’s just a test of his devotion and love for her.

[cowboylikeyouu]

i finally watched the making of deadpool & wolverine and wrote down every thought that popped up into my mind while watching, have fun lol

god hugh jackman is gorgeous

they’re talking about all the different ideas they had for this movie and honestly??? i would eat up every single one of them they should still do it lol

god hugh jackman is GORGEOUS

man i missed them sm i haven’t watched dp&w in TWO MONTHS?????

i will never shut up about the deadpool suit in this movie it’s SO AWESOME it’s a blessing for my eyes every time it’s on screen

"that’s what we were striving for with rdj in endgame, is to give this iconic fictional character an amazing ending." yeah well only that endgame‘s ending SUCKED and i will never forgive anyone for it <3

ugh hugh jackman is gorgeous

i could watch him speak forever

i‘m SO glad ryan made that "i should use his body as a weapon" pitch bc GODDAMN that opening scene will never get old

ahhhhhh i love that we‘re getting some insight in the stunt/fight stuff, SO interesting !! the shitty iphone test videos are hilarious

they should’ve made a "he ACTUALLY broke his toe when he kicked that helmet!!!!" reference when ryan kicked logan‘s skull lmao

the marry puppins SNOGGING ryan bts clips will never get old lmao funniest shit ever

THE SUIT LOOKS SO GOOD UGHHHH am i having a gender or a sexuality crisis over it???? guess we’ll never know

EMMA CORRIN ILYSM

shout out to british people gotta be one of my fav genders fr

all the different lines ryan screamed out of the honda????😭😭 honestly they should’ve just kept all of these idc about logic

EMMA CORRIN

"and i knew the fans would love it" ohhh hugh i think we all love it a bit too much

"and yet, i wouldn’t say wolverine is a straight man" awesome, thanks, case fucking CLOSED.

"which i don’t recommend, sending a 10 minute voice memo to anyone"

*me looking at the five 10-20 minute voicemails i send my friends every single day*

THE SUITS LOOK SO GOOD TOGETHER (their asses do as well)

GOD hugh jackman is gorgeous

"what we refer to as the van fight" no babe that’s the honda odyssey sex marathon actually!!

"violence is our love language" ITS CONFIRMED (everyone knew. BUT STILL)

choreographing this scene (all the deadpool vs wolverine fight scenes really) must’ve been SO FUN like UGH just coming up with all this violence knowing that it won’t affect your characters in the long haul and you can add of many of it as you want????? THE DREAM

THEM HUGGING IN THE HONDA???😭😭 brb gotta cry

I LOVE YOU EMMA CORRIN

CHRIS EVANS LOML

it’s unfair how attractive he is i‘m gonna throw up

reminder to myself to finally learn johnny‘s monologue i wanna be able to randomly hit people with it

OHHHH i actually did NOT realize that was hulk‘s bed from ragnarok??? which is weird bc i used to watch that movie religiously. but hey that’s so cool!!

channing tatum talking about gambit is so heartwarming man so happy for him😭

jennifer garner is so pretty i‘m so gay lord help

me

dafne keen‘s voice sounds SO different when she’s not playing laura, CRAZY

EMMA CORRIN MY LOVE

just once just ONCE i wanna walk through a street filme set like this UGH it looks so cool & surreal

"this is our baby yoda" i have to be this annoying person i‘m sorry but HIS NAME IS GROGU

i don’t know shit about music but i could listen to people talk about movie scores for hours on end (how did you know sideways is my fav youtube video essayist???)

good fucking god hugh jackman is gorgeous

lmao they should’ve kept the "zoooombies wake uuuppp" again, idc about logic

EMMA CORRIN ‼️‼️‼️

ohh hugh jackman is gorgeous (put your greasy tits away you preening slut)

ugh i‘m getting emotional help

well that was awesome, gonna cry myself to sleep now byeee

(have i mentioned how gorgeous hugh jackman is?)

[haartemis]

I love you, it's ruining my life

Kylian X black!fem!reader

Author's Note: This is the first part of a childhood friends to lovers series I've planned. I'm new to this, so bear with me and let me know what you think!

  I. December 2012

Every evening after school, Y/N and Kylian would race to the park. Their bags slung over their shoulders, their laughs ringing across the paved path that led to the park that had been their stomping grounds since she could walk. Bondy was in the periphery, both literally and metaphorically, but childhood in the city as she remembered it was vibrant, fun, and inextricable from Kylian Mbappé. 

  At 12 years old, her lack of female friendships meant that she was a shadow to the neighborhood boys. Kylian was one of them; his mother Fayza, and her own mother had worked in the local primary school at the same time briefly, thus forging a strong and constant friendship. It had occurred to her as an adult that it must’ve been a deliberate step from Fayza to invite her to Kylian’s 12th birthday party, given her mothers concern at the time that she didn’t have many friends. It was true that she was largely friendless; she was shy, slow to open up, and had her nose in a book most of the time. But that birthday party changed everything. All of a sudden, the loud, energetic boy that lived and breathed football was her best friend.  And that was that. 

The sky was a dull gray on that cold December day. Y/N and Kylian made their way to one of multiple tall and imposing apartment buildings that littered Bondy, and that she and Kylian’s families shared. Their earlier kick about in the park with some of the kids from school had been cut short thanks to the biting cold. 

Y/N looked down at the cobblestones, softly humming a melody that had been stuck in her head all day. Beside her, she could hear Kylian bouncing his football, the rhythmic thud echoing softly. They were walking in tandem silently, as was routine for them. Y/N liked that about their friendship,  that she didn’t need to have to make conversation just for the sake of making conversation. 

“Ugh, not that One Direction song again” Kylian groaned. 

Y/N looked up, her breath forming little clouds in the chilly air. “Shut up, you know they’re awesome. How’d you even know it was their song I was humming?”

The tip of Kylian’s nose was adorably pink. “Maybe because you’ve been singing it all day? You know you’re never even gonna meet Zayn, let alone marry him”  

Y/N let out an indignant sigh. “Yes, I will! When he comes to Paris for their next concert, you’ll see. He’ll fall in love immediately and we’ll get married and move to England and have babies”

Kylian looked at her like she was crazy.

She continued, sighing dreamily. “ And then Harry, Liam, Louis and Niall will be my best friends”

It had been drizzling slightly as they walked but the intensity of the rain increased suddenly. Kylian pulled his jacket off and draped it over her head. 

“You’ll catch a cold if you don’t stay dry” he said softly, and her heart almost burst. Then, more loudly, he said, “Ok, let’s say you marry Zayn. You’re going to have to fly between England and Spain a lot to watch me play. Why go through that? I say you divorce him and come live in Madrid with me”

Y/N burst out laughing. “How are you so sure you’ll play for Real Madrid?”

“I know I will” he said matter of factly. “And I know you’ll be a really good doctor, doing really cool things”

It was true, she’d  wanted to work in healthcare for as long as she remembered. Her favorite subjects in school were math and biology, sometimes chemistry. Besides, she liked the idea of a noble calling. Y/N was never loud and bold about her dreams, not like he was. She was pleased that he remembered that detail about her she rarely mentioned.

“So, in Madrid we’ll have a really big house with a really big pool” He continued, grinning. “We’ll let Ethan stay over, but only occasionally.”

Y/N stayed silent,  not letting her mind fantasize about such a future. 

Inside the apartment building they shared, they raced up the stairs and paused on the landing of the second floor. This was where Y/N’s apartment was located, and where they usually said their goodbyes before Kylian bounded up the stairs to the 4th floor. 

“Well, I’ll see you soon, yeah?” Y/N tugged at the fraying straps of her backpack before abruptly wrapping Kylian up in a hug. There would be 10 days of Christmas break, and although they lived two floors away from each other, there was no guarantee that they would see each other during that time. She would miss him, she knew. In those almost 2 years since his birthday party, Y/N and Kylian had grown inseparable. The neighborhood aunties had nicknamed them “the twins”, since one was rarely seen without the other. 

Kylian instinctively hugged her back, before pulling away. A broad and uncontrollable smile spread on his face as his eyes flickered to the ground and then back up to her. “Um.. actually, I’m traveling tomorrow” He said it in a hushed tone, even though the floor was completely empty and there was no chance that someone was eavesdropping on their conversation. 

“Traveling where?” Y/N frowned. Kylian hadn’t mentioned any travel plans for the break before. 

“To Madrid” He said with a grin.

Her eyes lit up. “Oh! Are you visiting your cousin there?”

“No, No. I’m going to go see Real Madrid. I was invited by the club, well by Zidane, actually. Papa and I are flying out tomorrow. It was a birthday surprise, they told me this morning” The words rushed out hurriedly, and Y/N could tell he was excited. 

This wasn’t the first time Kylian was being courted by football clubs. He was one of Europe’s most promising talents, after all. Especially in the last two years, he’d miss a couple days out of school to go see clubs in England, Spain and other cities in France with his parents. She didn’t know what went on during the visits, but he would always come back with exciting stories and  a glint in his eye that would last for days and weeks. She knew this one would be different though. This was Real Madrid, the club in whose jersey he slept at night. This was his dream come true. 

Y/N squealed and wrapped Kylian in a tighter hug, before  pulling away and lightly shoving his shoulder. “Oh my god. Congratulations, Kylian! I can’t believe you didn’t tell me!”

He grinned even more, shifting his weight from one leg to another. 

“I had to make sure it was real first” 

Y/N gave him an exaggerated frown.

“I’ll get you a souvenir from there. Something cool, I promise” He quickly said. 

She perked up at that before enveloping him in a third and final hug. “Have fun, okay. I know they’ll love you there” She murmured into his shoulder. They said their goodbyes and parted ways.

As she watched her best friend walk up the flight of stairs, it struck her:  this was it. Someday, he would go away and never come back. Bondy and everyone in it would just be a part of his origin story.

[justanotherpersonsuniverse]

Holy shit I’m a week late to a new chapter how did i manage this

Oh my god i’m so hype

Holy shit

Cap

Omg

I fell behind on my thorough reread cause college, actually experiencing romance of a sort, choosing tattoos and all that so i sincerely apologise but you must know; as soon as i saw this new chapter i started writing this

Obviously, i can’t just jump into the new chapters i have to familiarise myself with the latest one so it’s a smooth transition. Not that i’ve forgotten shit, god knows i’ve read it too many times to do that, but i do this for all things with gaps between updates

Deary me i’ve missed your writing… instagram reels have been rotting my brain

Just a note; juleka saying “we’re very alike. I like that about you.” in chapter 74 is sooo… toxic yuri ladynoire my beloved is that you? I can hear it.

I always adore how juleka thinks in fights, especially when she recalls stuff someone has said like her mum

16 THOUSAND WORD CHAPTER?? OH MY GOD

HERE YE HERE YE BEWARE FOR SPOILERS OF PN CHAPTER 75 ARE BELOW READ AT YOUR OWN RISK

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Ok word, timeline information, good to know, i think that makes them around 17 now? Anyway, what has hawky been up to over the summer to keep him so quiet? Certainly not using the time to bond with adrien i’m sure

Ah ofc, lila pov for the start of chameleon

Oh dear, lila’s mother doesn’t know she was akumatised? Is she vying for third place of worst parent after Gabriel and Audrey?

Bloody cunt, course lila’s not told her about being aroace. 

Im curious about this conspiracy board… is it about gabriel or the heros

What attack on agreste?? You have piqued my interest over and over cap fabulous start to the chapter

“We will spread our wings and take flight into a changing future.” yeah ok mister butterfly metaphor, how does he make dad jokes about being a supervillain

Ah ofc, it’s about gabriel, i really must read that again to refresh but i remember the gist

Nooo, i really like how you’ve characterised lila in this and her shit always seems to be heartbreaking the poor we lamb

Ok the way you’re describing the transformation is incredibly chilling, i adore the line “her lips curled into his grin” blegh. Fantastically written.

It’s reminding me of the scene where the girl becomes enchantress in the first suicide squad movie, i love that scene.

—

Alright pov change to… caline? Very fun

Love the in world reason as why they’re in the same class, i just KNOW your ass couldn’t be bothered switching it up but needed a reason

CONFIRMATION ON CALINE AND ANARKA?? DAMN OK

I mean we knew but so much outright is very exciting, and a wonderful segue into discussing juleka

The workplace banter between caline and valerie is a joy to read, i think you’ve hit it perfectly where caline isn’t acting like a sugary teacher but also isn’t acting like a different person

Aww cute moment with sabrina and chloe

I always love seeing what other characters think of each other so this is a treat, Juleka would be totally miffed by how much they worry about her

Wait. you’re not telling me were going to get caline and Anarka in the same room are you? Hold up

Ruh roh

Intern with agreste? I beg that it’s paid for marinette but uh

Ruh roh

Especially with adrien and chloes reactions

Hey i nearly forgot about chameleon where is she lila? Pspspspsp

Adam making a return was not the comeback i expected, however detective Rena is a wonderful treat

OOO WAIT ARE WE GOING TO TREAT THIS LIKE A MURDER MYSTERY

I might be too hype for nothing but that would be so much fun

Ladybug just watching rena fuck about is cute

Rose and alix conversing? In MY panthera noir fic?? This is awesome

Rose and panthera have a crazy relationship… i like to think about it from rose’s perspective sometimes and like damn i’d be baffled and flattered too

I love alix. Ugh the way you go about her minute traits is just fantastic

WAIT

WHAT

THATS A CHOICE

OK GIRL I SEE WHAT YOU’RE DOING

Oh i feel like a fake fan for not knowing if panthera is chameleon or if juleka is after the first line. Panthera has to be chameleon right? Why would lila choose juleka?

OK SO IT’S PANTHERA TIME TO REREAD HER LINES

Oh i thought it was weird she winked, i was a bit happy cause playful panthera is always good but i also felt a bit weird about it cause it’d been so long

Ok i don’t think i would’ve noticed. I’m ashamed. Lila is a good actor tho? Nah that’s pity points. I shall live with my shame.

It is weird having panthera and juleka in the same room, alix. Very weird. 

Rose is so cute about juleka fr, the way she behaves is so endearing

Oh i just love the direction you’ve taken this in

Oh ok black scary magic veins thats fun. Short end of the stick or what jesus, ladybug doesn’t get lasting effects. I don’t think? It’d be interesting if she couldn’t heal herself or something but i don’t think you’ve gone in that direction

Oh it is funny seeing lila flirt in pantheras body, girl you don’t know how to do this. Are we gonna get civilian juleka getting caught up in the mix again? That’s always fun

For me, no one else finds it fun

Good that luka keeps up his right as an older brother and annoys juleka with tiktoks

Wait

There are tiktok edits of panthera

There are probably tiktok edits of ladynoire

Wait this is the funniest thing ever, a more chill chapter or scene delving into their fanbase would be funny lmao

“Panthera what that tail do” is an atrocious cat call (dya see what i did there?) 

OMG RENA GETS AN INTERVIEW

NVM JULEKA CALLING HERSELF A SLUT IS WAY FUNNIER HELLO? GIRL??

Someone in this freaky friday world must be getting major twilight zone vibes from seeing juleka and panthera next to each other. How does that not break the glamour. 

Help juleka you can’t ask for a selfie from your clone transformed self that’s crazy

Juleka just being raging this whole time is wonderful

Oh ew i don’t like it as much anymore, girl paws off this is just weird to imagine

Ladybug is that jealousy?? Crazy move at this time

Ladybug has to know right? She’s seen how she’s acting weird and she just called her Noire. I don’t think she’s ever done that before

HA toxic ladynoire my beloved you’ve made a comeback

I love when juleka says shit she means to think like she ruminates so hard

Be crazy is ladybug found out juleka is panthera

She won’t it wouldn’t make sense

Or would it

I think I just want to know what would happen if that was uncovered. Anyway. The electricity has to be because of the magic right?

Omg marinete is so silly, calling her jules is a wild move she’s lucky she already knows like damn

That whole paragraph about wondering how to talk to LB when it’s one sided trust? Chefs kiss, muah, I adore it. I want them to interact outside the mask more so bad because it’s always weird as fuck when they do. 

Like holy shit I love this chapter

EEEE their relationship is literally so much fun to read and see develop

She knows everything about her aww they’re so sweet

They should kiss

No they shouldn’t that cheating on rose but you get what i mean girl

Plagg just being out and about without anyone seeing nout is crazy

Why did i become dr seus 

Alix is such a cheeky cunt i love her

Sorry got absorbed by the accusation, that was perfection Cap, i love it

Omg i forgot about the parent teacher conference. This is so funny. Ops on juleka walking in and finding them making out?

Och nvm but them drinking and going for it full tilt is the best i can get 

Hey what happened

Why is lila in there oh we just skipped the fight? That sounds so bitchy I’m sorry, I was just a bit confused

Panthera picking lila up is so cute… the poor thing tho, man…

Caline is doing gods work i love her in this, fighting nathalie about adrien is bold but needed

Oh lila you poor we thing, man it’s just such a shame… its so heartbreaking seeing just how much lila loves the heroes and yet because of her fuckwit mother she cant seem to see how that connection is just as valid as a romantic one if that makes sense? Like you do have feelings towards people please lila i beg. 

Ew gabriel

His attitude is just so offputting. Leave her alone! To like everyone in his life fr. 

THIS WAS FANTASTIC CAP

PN is always a treat and this chapter was built amazingly <3

i'm sorry if this is less energetic than usual, the winter sickness has been hitting me.

GLAD YOU ENJOYED!!! Also- yeah- Sorry about the sudden fight skip. Both for skipping it and for not making it clear that it was skipped. Was burning out hard at the end and I couldnt figure out a way to just keep the fight going without staying interesting. Glad you enjoyed despite that.

Stay safe out there! Glad you enjoyed!

[beautifulpersonpeach]

I'm so full. I'm so happy. This is everything that I wanted for the tannies. It's so amazing. Never mind its 144p and I'm still learning the lyrics. I had such a blast! Jimin was so cute. Yoongi was so funny and cute and sexy and awesome and just,,, just,,, JUST!!! Couldn't stop grinning while watching their wlive and burst out laughing as Yoongi ended it so abruptly. lol Love you, Yoongi. Love them. Who's doing it like them? Have you seen the Tiffany crowd? Have you seen the concert crowd?!!?

***

It’s a different sort of high being a fan of BTS, isn’t it?

It’s a different sort of joy seeing them be their remarkable, awe-inspiring and goofy selves. It’s so beautiful to see the love they so clearly have for each other. It feels a little too intimate sometimes, and in my experience, this is a feeling that’s unique to BTS. This group is very special. What they’ve got feels genuine because it is.

Jimin was vibing hard. Yoongi’s performance felt electric from start to finish. They spent time together, [*]riding to the venue and leaving afterwards. Its clear as day that Yoongi is happy Jimin is with him, and Jimin wears the respect and love for his hyung on his face. It’s just so easy with them.

And can I just mention Yoongi’s energy during tonight’s concert?

The way he attacked HUH?!

AGUST D???

Christ.

It’s like he gets stronger, wilder, every concert… lol, like I suspected, he’s already a bit too good at this. I’m gonna need him to calm down before the Cali dates. And now that we know we’re getting Tony Montana at a future date, I think we’re all going to really learn to pace ourselves. This could get crazy before long.

Because we’re only three days in and I’m already hanging on by a thread.

What he’s doing to me with these performances cannot be written on the internet.

He fucks me up so bad y’all.

Let me go on a short tangent here:

STD is an acronym that’s known in Korea to mean what you think it means. Everybody knows it. Language isn’t a barrier in this case. When people in Korea hear “STD”? They know what it’s referring to.

Now, what do you think about the way Yoongi introduced his alternate persona: AGUST D in 2016? The way he enunciates that phrase is sickening and intentional. The very mention of his name in the mouths of his detractors is a sickness they get from him fucking them. Or ‘fat dicking’ them, to quote Yoongi. And on that song he spits one of the sickest bars of his entire career. You’re guaranteed to be fucked just by hearing it. I mean just in his name there’s already triple entendres.

It’s mad.

Yoongi has a very peculiar energy. It’s very catlike, but also serpentine and there’s an undercurrent of barely restrained lunacy deep beneath the surface. Hobi is actually more crude than Yoongi in speech and flow, but Yoongi can be so cruel. And that quality, one he doesn’t shy from turning on himself too, coupled with his pragmatic and caustic delivery… lord. He sets himself apart from every other artist alive. Nobody in BTS cuts to the bullshit faster than Yoongi - he’s lived through the consequences of deluding yourself that you’re okay when you’re not. He’s a man who is constantly examining himself, checking his worst tendencies, but never compromising on what he truly believes.

Ugh.

Times like tonight, I look at BTS and feel so much calm. They are so competent, and I’m certain whatever they make, it will be very good. Yoongi has proven that so far with this tour. Yoongi’s D-DAY concert tour is easily the best solo concerts I’ve been to this decade, and I haven’t even attended one yet. But it’s easily the best one. Easily. And I’ve been to a lot (actually been to them), especially in the last 12 months.

That crowd Jimin pulled for the Tiffany’s event is no joke. We’re now at the point where Western celerities know they’re not the main popularity driver if Jimin is also involved. They know the crowds are there for Jimin. And when he eventually showed up, he looked magnificent. Elegant. Polished. Understated. One of these days I want to see Jimin bejewelled and dressed in all primary colours - something more vibrant and queer. But that Tiffany’s event went for traditional and understated and that’s okay. It worked, because Jimin can work anything.

**

Edit [*]: Typo correction. Should include "after", meaning after arriving at and leaving the concert, Yoongi and Jimin spent time together. They arrived separately and left together, spent time together also before and after.

[livvyofthelake]

the thing about the dwts judges is that i think they lowkey have too much job security. i can’t even say they should fire carrie ann because genuinely who would replace her. they need to make mark ballas a permanent judge for at least a season like they did with julianne hough years back and just have four judges because genuinely they’re losing the plot. carrie ann and bruno are like. old timers at this point like they don’t have a concept of what it’s actually like to be dancing on this show. that’s the perspective derek brings that’s made him my favorite judge this season like he actually knows what the fuck he’s talking about and doesn’t score based on vibes. they should get like. cheryl burke to replace carrie ann perhaps. like being back former pros to be judges so the judges can be people who actually judge omfg…. like cheryl logs on to tiktok every week and hates on carrie ann and it’s awesome actually and she’s right. they need to refresh that judging panel!!!! and like. i think it’s good to have different kinds of judges like they can’t all harp on the technical aspect they can’t all be the nice one they can’t all be the harsh one but carrie ann and bruno are soooo tired at this point. it’s tired! and no one is hating on bruno nearly as much as carrie ann so i get just saying they should replace her but genuinely i think bruno could do with being replaced as well… hot take. but like he’s been here the whole time. get new judges with modern perspectives on dancing that can actually offer real feedback… if you need another old queen to replace bruno i’m sure that’s not hard to find in the dance community… get kenny ortega in there. sure why not. shut up i know he’s not a ballroom choreographer. whatever. like. refresh the panel!!!! and pick people that can offer the same different roles of judges you’ve always had but new! american idol this thing!!! you’re gonna fire tom bergeron but not carrie ann inaba get SERIOUS. whatever. what’s crazy though is that as a kid my favorite judge was carrie ann… because like. ok first of all my misandry ran deep ok i liked her because she was The Woman. and i thought she was the nice one. now eventually i became old enough to realize carrie ann was not my ally… and as a teen i really liked bruno more because he was the fun one you know. but now as an adult looking back i’m realizing how much i loved len as a judge… i miss len… he was the harsh one but his harshness came from a place of really caring about dance and really wanting ballroom dance as an art form to be respected and executed well, like you could tell he really just cared about what he judged and was harsh a lot of the time because he believed people could do better and he wanted them to rise to their potential you know? and when he was complimentary and gave high scores it always meant more because it was len… like a ten from him was everything. it meant something! a ten from carrie ann or bruno could be common as weeds sometimes in the later weeks of the competition. like. wow i loved len goodman…. and i really like now how derek is trying to be his successor, last night when carrie ann was giving out tens like candy derek gave ONE 10 all night and it literally meant more because of that… (it was for chandler btw. and he also in his comments to her was sooo nice i almost cried. he went after carrie ann gave her that bullshit vague commentary about how “it just wasn’t Perfect” and chandler was saying like “what more can i do?” and she was trying to make it light and funny but you could tell she was genuinely upset about how carrie ann hates her for no reason. and then derek came in and was like. chandler. no notes… and he clapped for her… like ugh derekkkkk this is why derek will always be famous…) anyway. recount the votes! my girl was robbed! refresh this damn judging panel! on what planet can you justify giving chandler a 9 because “it just wasn’t Perfect” but DWIGHT can get a ten for fumbling a lift and standing there while daniella dances around him. what are we fucking doing

[xoxoladyaz]

AU-gust, Day 8: Robots and Androids

WARNING: THIS IS A CROSSOVER WITH FNAF. (Listen, I told you things were about to get weird so please fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a wild ride 🩷)

“This might be the stupidest job we’ve ever had.”

“Are you kidding?” Robin yelled from across their homey two-bedroom. “These outfits are so much better than Scoops!”

“First of all, that’s saying literally nothing, and second of all, you’re not the one wearing safety cone orange!” Stevie yelled back as she examined her reflection in the mirror. Her new work uniform consisted of a long-sleeved bright-orange shirt with the Fazbear Entertainment logo in bright blue on her front breast pocket, paired with fitted black trousers that had bright orange piping running up and down the edge.

(Whomever worked in the staff uniform design department of Fazbear Entertainment definitely had it out for her.)

“Oh shut up, that color looks great on you,” Robin retorted as she strolled into Stevie’s bedroom. She was dressed in the Roxanne Wolf version of her outfit – lilac and lime green which was so, so much cuter in Stevie’s opinion. “Besides, you have those lightning bolt earrings from our Bowie party that match perfectly.”

Stevie sighed and started flipping through her jewelry box. “Ugh, I guess. I still don’t know why we took this gig though.”

“You mean aside from the fact that Argyle got us these jobs in a literal day?”

“Uh, yeah, Robin! We’re working at the robot capital of the world and you hate robots.”

“Okay, first of all the Glamrocks aren’t robots, they’re animatronics,” Robin started numbering off on her fingers. “Secondly, Roxanne Wolf is a lesbian icon to whom I owe my allegiance and I see that eye-roll Stephanie Harrington, don’t give me that sass, and thirdly we’re working in the gift shop, we’ll, like, never see them in person.”

“Famous last words,” Stevie muttered, but Robin was already speeding into the hallway.

“Now stop stalling, dingus, it’s time to hit the Pizzaplex!”

/////

Stevie had to begrudgingly admit that working at Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex wasn’t the worst job in the entire world. She got to spend all day with Robin (and make faces with her behind the backs of the really crazy parents) while staying warm, dry and ice-cream free. Which, speaking of, they also got free food with every shift which meant lunch and/or dinner breaks with Argyle (who worked in Chica’s Pizzaria and loved it, the maniac) and that was awesome.

(It was really hard to keep track of everyone now that they’d all been relocated from Hawkins and spread across the state of California; if Stevie thought about it too much, she’d get emotional, so she tried not to think about it.

Or about the fact that Eddie hadn’t texted her in a few weeks.)

Stevie even got to pick-up a few overtime shifts in the daycare on her off days which, hey, the faster she makes money, the faster she can get to cosmetology school.

(Did she have problems with the fact she was sharing babysitting duties with a glorified robot? Not really.

Did she understand how the toddlers weren’t scared by Eclipse when he was in his Moon phase? No, not even a little bit, that fucker was creepy.)

That didn’t mean there weren’t drawbacks to her job, of course. She and Robin averaged about twenty upset and entitled parental encounters daily combined, not to mention all of the crying children who were either upset that they weren’t getting exactly what they wanted or were upset that they weren’t getting what they wanted fast enough. Their all-time high of screaming kids was 41 and they drank a fuck ton of wine that night.

But the biggest problem about working at Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex? Those goddamn animatronics. And not because Stevie was scared of them, oh no, no, it was because Robin was full of shit. Anytime one of the Glamrocks came within twenty feet of the gift shop she ducked for cover, and if it was Roxy? She was useless for a solid fifteen minutes afterwards every single time.

(“I think this officially qualifies you as a furry,” Stevie said after one particularly close encounter. Roxy had stopped to take pictures in front of the doorway and Robin had catapulted herself through the Montgomery Gator sweatshirt rack and crashed into Roxy’s plushie display and got absolutely buried.

“It really shouldn’t be that big of a surprise, Robs, this is how you always act when a pretty girl comes around - ”

“Stevie? Shut. Up.”)

It wouldn’t have been a problem if Robin and Stevie had remained posted at the gift shop, but no, the gods forever frowned upon Stephanie Harrington.

/////

“Harrington!” Her manager Roger barked as he power-walked past her, three weeks into her tenure at the Pizzaplex. “We’re running low on Freddy plushies out front, so I’m going to need you to go and get the next shipment from storage. Here,” he said, tossing her a new keycard that she (barely) managed to catch. “Second floor storage area behind Fazer Blast. There should be a dolly there for you to use. Thanks!” Roger hollered, and then he was off running after a mop-bot that was spreading paint around in the main atrium.

Stevie turned to look at Robin who was already shaking her head. “Nope, no way.”

“Aww c’mon Robin, please? I always go with you when we walk around the Pizzaplex.”

Robin rolled her eyes and was about to reply when the melodic voice of Roxanne Wolf echoed throughout the plaza. “Thank you, I am the best,” the Glamrock crooned, and Robin flushed bright red and threw herself into the gift shop.

Welp. Looks like Stevie was going to have to handle this solo.

/////

Question, why was Stevie handling this solo again? Because she’d passed about twenty janitorial bots on her way to the storage area, all of whom were just scooting around with nothing to do. 

Whatever.

There was a dolly back in the (dark and creepy) storage room, so she loaded up a brand new box of Freddy Fazbear plushies and made her way to the main elevator bank.

“Sorry, excuse me, pardon me,” she said on repeat as she walked past scores of rowdy children and their stressed parents. As she rounded the corner, she saw the elevator doors begin to close and she moved faster.

“Please hold!” She yelled, and the elevator doors stopped shutting. “Shit, thank you,” Stevie gasped as she rolled the cart in and wiped her eyes.

“No problem, superstar!”

Fuck.

Stevie whipped around to look at the other occupant of the elevator and – yep, it was the man (err, orange bear) himself, all 6’3” of animatronic rockstar Freddy Fazbear gazed down at her, his signature smile on his perfectly polished face.

Stevie barely noticed the elevator doors slide shut behind them, barely heard the tinny elevator music play as they started their descent.

“You’re - ”

“I’m Freddy Fazbear, it’s a pleasure to meet you,” the animatronic intoned.

“Hi, yeah. I’m - ”

“Stephanie Harrington,” he interrupted, his eyes scanning her form with a bluish light. “You work in the gift shop.”

“How did you - ”

“I have access to the Pizzaplex’s employee directory. For security concerns.”

“Oh. Cool.”

She stood and stared at the bear, who stood and stared back at her. And then wiggled his ears.

(It was kind of cute.)

“Well, I - ”

The elevator suddenly screeched to a halt and Stevie barely managed to stop herself from tumbling to the ground – mainly because a pair of oversized orange paws gently caught her.

“We’re sorry,” an automated voice spoke over the elevator intercom, “but it appears that our elevators are experiencing a technical difficulty. Please remain calm and our staff will be with you shortly.”

Stevie groaned, slumping back against those orange paws. “Oh, great.”

“Not to worry, superstar!” Freddy said, and Stevie barely suppressed her flinch at his booming voice. “Our staff is highly qualified and perfectly capable of fixing any and all technical issues that may take place at the Pizzaplex. We will be out of here in no time!”

(Stevie had seen how long it took the staffbots to fix the soda fountain when it exploded; she didn’t share Freddy’s faith in this at all.)

“Good, glad to hear it,” she replied drily. She stood up and waved Freddy’s hands away (or, err, paws. His paws. Paws that followed her to make sure she wouldn’t fall again which wasn’t sweet, for fuck’s sake!)

“Well, Stephanie, how about we play a game?” Freddy asked as she Stevie slumped against the far wall. (No way she was going to stand for this.)

“Sure, Freddy. What game do you wanna play?”

Freddy’s ears wiggled again as he hummed (or made a humming sound; he couldn’t actually hum, could he?) “How about we play the Question Game? I always like to learn more about my friends!”

Aww, he thought they were friends. (Or he was programmed to say that, or think they were friends? Just how intelligent were these things? She should text Dustin later on and ask what he knew about Fazbear Entertainment.)

Still, Freddy continued to smile as he waited for her reply and yeah, okay, that was cute. “Sure, Freddy,” Stevie sighed, but she made sure to smile back at him. “Let’s play the Question Game.”

/////

They were in the elevator for a total of forty-five minutes, which gave Freddy and Stevie plenty of time to play the Question Game. Stevie learned all about Freddy’s favorite things to do at the Pizzaplex (play music with his friends, try to beat his old high score in Fazer Blast, dance at DJ Music Man’s shows whenever he had the chance), his best friend (Bonnie, who had been banged up pretty badly and was getting fixed somewhere offsite), his other best friend (Chica, they liked to do Jazzercise together), and his favorite thing to do in his free time (which was read, apparently? She wasn’t sure how the animatronic bear got his hands on copies of “the classics” and honestly wouldn’t have pegged him as a Dostoevsky fan but hey, apparently even orange animatronic bears can have depth?)

In turn, Stevie told him about her favorite things to do at the Pizzaplex (visit Argyle at Chica’s Pizzaria, laugh at Robin when she hid from Roxy), her best friend (Robin, who worked with her in the gift shop), her other best friends (Argyle and Nancy and Eddie and Jonathan and Chrissy), her family (well, Dustin and the Hopper-Byers’ at least), and her favorite thing to do in her free time (watch movies with Robin, which then led into a long conversation about what movies she’d seen and would recommend because while Freddy knows about movies he hasn’t seen a whole lot of them).

He also asked her questions about the world outside the Pizzaplex: where she was born (Hawkins), why she moved from Hawkins (an earthquake, which was the official cover story), what her dream job was (being a hairdresser, at which point Freddy said she should talk to Roxy and start training at her salon which was, again, very cute), and all about the places she’d seen and where she wanted to go next.

(“Probably down to Malibu,” she’d said, lost in thought. “I’d like to see those beaches. What about you, is there somewhere you’d like to go?”

“I – well.” Freddy paused, and for the first time, he appeared troubled. “I cannot leave the Pizzaplex.”

“Oh,” Stevie murmured and wow, that really fucking sucked, didn’t it? Sure, she was talking to a robot bear who was literally built to be children’s entertainment but he wasn’t really feeling like just a robot bear anymore, especially the more they talked and played the Question Game. And this might have been one really, really long con or programming thing but – what if it wasn’t? What if he was fully intelligent and he was really stuck here?

Like El and the lab, she thought, and then she was barely able to stop herself from tearing up.

“But if I could go somewhere else,” Freddy continued, unaware of Stevie’s inner turmoil, “I would also probably choose to go to the beach. I would like to see the sun on the water,” he finished quietly.)

Stevie didn’t know what to say, but thankfully the elevator started up again, so she was spared any sort of deeper introspection.

“See?” Freddy said, no trace of sadness in his voice at all, like it had never been there. “Good as new.”

“Yeah, you were right about that,” Stevie said, pushing herself to her feet. It was a little tricky to do so while the elevator was moving, but Freddy held out his hand and she grabbed hold without a second thought. “Thanks, Freddy.”

“You’re welcome, superstar,” Freddy replied with an ear wiggle. “Can I assist you with transporting your cart to the gift shop?”

Stevie grinned. “You know what, Freddy? That would be great.”

/////

“EVIL,” Robin hissed from behind the sales counter, her white knuckles gripping onto the laminated wood for dear life. “You are evil.”

“Hmm, what was that?” Stevie asked as she watched Freddy unbox (and gently stack) the plushies on the main console table. “I can’t hear you, Robin.”

Robin hissed an unintelligible reply but Stevie ignored her, watching instead as Freddy stepped back and clapped his hands together. “Perfect!” He turned and alighted that bright electronic smile towards Stevie. “Thank you for letting me help, superstar.”

“No, thank you for helping, Freddy. Come back and visit any time, you hear?”

“Absolutely.”

Stevie waited for Freddy to leave, but he didn’t; he just stood there and stared at her, letting the seconds pass them by.

“Uh, Freddy, sir?” An acne-riddled teen with “Benny” on his nametag cleared his throat. “We need you in Superstar Row for some Meet and Greets.”

“Oh, yes,” Freddy replied, like he wasn’t thinking, like he’d forgotten.

(He was still looking at Stevie.)

“It was nice talking with you, Stephanie,” he finally said, and with one final wave he thundered out of the gift shop, Benny at his heels.

Stevie turned to look at Robin, who was looking at her with confusion. “Huh.”

“Huh,” Stevie repeated, and she could practically feel herself blush the longer that Robin looked at her. Robin who, of course, sensed a perfect opportunity for revenge.

Robin who suddenly had a shit-eating grin on her face. “You know, I think that officially qualifies you as a furry, dingus.”

“Oh, fuck off, Robin.”

[chidoroki]

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King - movie reaction

Don’t normally do these for movies but WHATEVER. I’m too happy to care right now! It took me like..three & a half hours to get through the entire movie because I kept replayed scenes over and over again. I was just so amazed at how beautiful it all was and I was beyond emotional to see & hear everyone.

(full reaction below the cut with obvious spoilers)

Y’all wouldn’t believe how much I’m shaking. I couldn’t stay up late waiting for the movie to drop because I was so exhausted but NOW.. I’m up! I’m awake at seven in the morning (though this is probably gonna post much later) on a day off (yes I took off just for this) and it’s finally happening!

Julius’ time magic is breaking apart? Dunno why exactly but it certainly can’t be a good thing.

So the sneak peak they showed on twitter yesterday was of a flashback of ten years ago. I figured it had to be something like that since Fuegoleon, Yami, and Julius looked so young, but then ya got Nozel who seems the same as ever! Still handsome though, of course.

And is that a younger Theresa with Fuegoleon too? Back when she was an active magic knight?

It’s already in dub? Alright, good. I prefer that honestly, since that’s how I first watched BC, but I’ll pop up the subs on screen as well just in case there’s any slight differences.

Crazy how Conrad’s key/door magic, whichever it is, negated everyone else’s that was holding him down with little effort.

Ooohh everything already looks so beautifully animated, and Mereoleona! Going nuts as usual!

The way my little heart sped up upon seeing and hearing Nozel.. aahh! I still think it hilarious how much this man grew on me once I caught up with the manga. Now I love him IMMENSELY!

Ayyy Yami coming in with a quick save to Julius.

Yeaaaahh Julius! Time bind his crazy ass! (so it was Conrad who was breaking free at the start, huh?)

“My magic is never giving up!” Okay excuse you sir, you can’t steal Asta’s line like that!

The sunrise is gorgeous.. everything is. Ohhh I may cry.

Now we got a full colosseum? Is there a little tournament on the horizon? That should be fun, but hello Mimosa! Please explain this Triumph event!

Now who’s this shady person walking the streets hm?

Aw Fanzell, Dominante, Mariella and Fana cameo!

I love Klaus & Mimosa’s little banter.

Of course Julius is gonna watch all the action from the stands.. and there’s our lovely Black Bulls! Charmy with the snacks and Vanessa with the drinks as usual. These girls got their priorities straight.

Ahahaa Yuno’s little fan club.. and naturally Charmy’s gonna cheer for him too.

Oh, the shady person from the streets was our boy Asta disguised.. and apparently he can’t compete because of that devil trial, but obviously, he doesn’t care. He wouldn’t dare miss out on an opportunity to battle against Yuno.

“The Masked One?” “Surely nobody entered the tournament with such a ridiculous name?..Oh, they did!” Pfftt, the surprise in Klaus’ voice was perfect.

You can stay disguised all you want Asta, but those swords of yours are too recognizable that they’re gonna give your identity away..

Conrad and the other three Wizard Kings are already here..? I guess we’re not gonna see any part of the tournament. Shame, I was kinda excited for the idea.

It’s gonna bother me that I won’t know the other WK’s voice actors til the credits because I don’t recognize any at the moment, but at least we learn that Jester has barrier magic.

Damn, so Conrad’s seal weakened when Patri killed Julius? Eh, makes sense.

Legion magic from Princia (whom I’m also fond of her voice) summons up countless warriors.. nice.

Asta!!! Look at our boy! That smile of his is so bright! And taking these warriors out no problem!

“Ugh, these guys are the worst! They ruined my awesome disguise!” “And here I thought you were a lost child who wandered onto the field.” I love snarky Yuno so much.

Asta and Noelle literally having each other’s backs and supporting each other.. aahh it warms my heart, it’s adorable!

I dunno why, but Jester may be my favorite out of this WK trio. He’s got that sly bastard energy.

Good to see the Bulls joining the fight, but where the hell are the captains? Shouldn’t they be fine with their large supply of mana? Unless they were helping the crowd evacuate. That’s probably the reason.

Speak of the devil, there’s our Yami. And the rest of them.. and Leo?

I was about the question the backstory between Kaiser and Conrad since they seemed familiar with each other, but then remembered Kaiser was there in the beginning flashback. Silly me.

Asta and Finral tasked to go fetch something to help against Conrad and naturally Noelle slides right into the portal with them.

A sword that can store up magic power and can possible destroy a whole country when it releases it? No wonder Julius tried to get rid of it.

Eeehehe, Nozel and Fuegoleon and their dramatic entrances! I love these stylish men.

Yami c’mon, must you always poke fun at my boy? At least Julius found it funny. Nozel, not so much.

“I’m awake for a change, but this feels like a dream. It’s way too crazy!” “This is filling my brush with inspiration. Then again, maybe now’s not the time to be painting.” Ahaha, I love them all so much and happy that they’re getting some screen time too.

The stadium was one of Conrad’s weapons the entire time?

I know Julius said Nero was assisting at Branch Zero but I did not expect the lab coat.

“Key magic. It grants him the ability to create keys that can open or close rifts out of thin air. The magic space behind these doors is able to absorb whatever Conrad wishes. Tools, grimoires.. magic itself.” And he can steal other people’s magic with that too hm? Thank you for the info Nero.

Okay, well damn, Conrad managed to beat them all here and knock out Sally.

Ah geez Finral, always getting hurt. I hope he doesn’t stay knocked out for long.

Shit, I had a feeling he stole some of Marx’s magic to learn all about them.

YEAH NOPE! Despite seeing this scene before in trailers I’m STILL NOT OKAY seeing Nozel knocked out in a pool of blood!! Aaaahhh!!!

“To think that such a coward was allowed to be a captain of the magic knight!” Oh hell no! You can’t speak about my boy like that, Conrad! Go on Noelle, go fuck up this bastard!!

I love how upset/angry she gets on Nozel’s behalf and I’m in awe with how they animated her water in this movie!

Damn it, Conrad stole her magic so easily.. I really hope this doesn’t hinder her the entire movie. I really wanna see her go all out.

But that’s why Asta gets so pissed off? Yeaaah boy! Make Conrad pay!

Wait, hold up.. the fire and lighting magic attributesare common, but a magic that resembles poison? Did Conrad already steal the Bull’s magic too? That would explain those threads Conrad held Asta down with but I pushed aside the thought of it being Vanessa’s since it looked like it also had needles to it.. but who knows. Maybe I’m over thinking.

Sure they both want a world where people respect other but Conrad is just a little, sorta kinda, very much insane.

Oh! Asta broke one of the keys! Does that restore people’s magic maybe? Or just cancel out the attack?

Aw, even when completely worn out, one of Asta’s concerns is for Conrad to return Noelle’s magic.

Oohhh we got a pissed off Yuno as back up, as well as Millie and Sally.

Well, at least for a moment before they decided to retreat.

If they bring the fight to Hage, then you know our two main boys are gonna be angry.

DAAAMMNNN, Noelle always looks SO GOOD with her hair down like that.

Oh Sekke, always with the give up and run away strategy hm?

Asta coming through with that inspirational talk-no-justu! And of course Noelle is the first to offer her strength to him! You go girl! Support your man!

“So! What are we gonna do first?” “I’m gonna figure that out, right now!” “You’re what?” Asta would make for a wonderful WK, but he would still be a fool, and I love him for that.

I was wondering when we were gonna get one of Sekke’s famous laughs and it comes along with Mereoleona busting down doors. I probably should’ve expected that from her by now.

William, Jack and Charlotte were away this whole time? Wait, were their seats really empty at the stadium when they showed all the other captains and I just never noticed? Oops.

They show Yami, Fuegoleon and Nozel trapped within the barrier but what happened to Kaiser then?

Love-struck Charlotte is still as funny as ever.

Charmy…? Were you small in Asta’s hair this whole time or what?

Ah, nevermind, all the Bulls are all here too, thanks to Yami and Rouge.

I’m so terrible.. I didn’t even realize Henry & Gordon were missing til Vanessa pointed it out.

Aahh precious Noelle and Vanessa hug!! I love both these girls so much!

Aww Vanessa making another headband for Asta! I also.. didn’t realize that was missing til now.. damn, I’m really not observant at all today.

Mmmmhmhm, even now, whenever William speaks, all I can hear is Ginoza.

Good lord, Princia can summon up quite an army of these warriors and she’s not even close by.

Half way through the movie and we finally get a Asta-Yuno fist bump!

I was so proud when they all managed to pass Jester but then Princia and Edward joined the fun..but then Finral stepped in to help! Yay!

Zora’s laugh never gets old. He also as the best comments.

“Also, don’t forget I am your superior!” Ya gotta have the typical Finral line too!

Mereoleona holding up the entire Bull’s base.. this woman is a mad lad.

Aw come on, I’m glad Yuno & Asta made it inside but I really wanted to see everyone else join the big brawl too! Hopefully they show up later.

Oh my.. that big, confident grin of Yuno’s made me weak.

So we do get to see the Bulls fight more!! Great! And it’s all of ‘em against Edward!

And Mereoleona fights one vs one against Princia? Hell yeah, let’s goooo! She’s definitely gonna enjoy that fight too.

Yuno used Jester’s attacks against him to free the three captains. Smart move boy!

Luck is gonna love this fight against Edward, no doubt. And thank god for Rouge as always!

Awww Gauche saving Grey! How cute!

Took a damn long while but we finally got a namedrop for Edward’s magic. Ice wedge. And the fact he can freeze magma with it is insane.

Why must captains always get stabbed?? Seems like Mereoleona is cauterizing her wound though so that’s good.. or she can just summon up a huge purgatory mana zone and crush the blade in her hand. That works too.

Oh so Princia is indeed crazy deep down as well. She and Mereoleona are quite the pair.

Nozel, can you stop getting hurt please? My heart can’t take it. No matter the media, you’re always bleeding.

Of course, how foolish of me to not think that Jester also has a phase two. The other two WK pretty much did too.

And during all that, Asta couldn’t catch up to Conrad? The dude wasn’t even moving!

What’s with this Shippuden ending 12 style dream Mereoleona is experiencing right now?

Goddamn, these women are so fucking INTENSE!!

I didn’t know I needed to see a combo spell between Yami, Fuegoleon and Nozel til now and I’m so happy that it happened!

I guess that necklace of Conrad’s once belonged to someone he really cared about huh?

Maannn, I thought Asta really got him good but Conrad didn’t even bother to parry it “out of respect.”

Bitch be looking like an Arceus with that magical ring behind him, hello??

There ya go! The Black Bulls are still standing! Time to counter!

Or Edward can just summon up an ice beast three times the size as the last one, whatever!

Asta getting stabbed too, in a real slow and calm manner might I add.

LIEBE!!? I questioned whether or not we would see him since this all happens before Nacht appears, but here he is! Our little devil!! Huzzah!

Still can’t get over how beautiful this movie is and this new soundtrack absolutely slaps!!

Oh good! Asta managed to connect the sword to Conrad’s grimoire to restore Noelle’s magic! Everyone else is so excited for her too, even Zora.

Aahh Gauche using mirror brigade on her with her valkyrie form! Nice!!

I am getting fucking chills watching our Bulls go off!! Fuck, I love this family!

Welp, there goes the three Wizard Kings, but we still got a couple minutes left of the movie sooo perhaps Conrad isn’t quite done yet.

AAAAHH they actually got “Haruka Mirai” blasting!!! Can I get a big ol’ HELL YEEAAHH!

Pfftt leave it to Zora to still look so calm and/or bored near the end.. but praise our boy Finral for setting up so many portals to bring together everyone’s magic! I love this lad!

NO FUCKING WAY! They actually included Nacht!!! I’m gonna cry!

“A nice long nap doesn’t sound like the worst idea. Especially if it means someone who’s doing a good thing get rewarded.” He may have had only two lines but it fills me with GREAT JOY!!

But hold up, how did Finral know to put a portal there in front of him?? He hasn’t even met Nacht at this point.

Ah, that necklace belonged to some Conrad knew, probably his lover? But aww that shot of the Bulls is so damn precious!

Oohoho they did the whole black & white sketchy style thing with Asta’s final attack!!

This boy deserves so much happiness!! I’m so proud of him!

I am.. so incredibly giddy seeing Nozel in the credits first.

Oh but the ending song! It is beyond beautiful!!! Ah, and it’s by Treasure, no wonder!

This little ending scene with Asta and Yuno is exactly what we needed, to see them start another fight since their encounter in the colosseum got interrupted.

Aaahh, okay.. I really enjoyed that. I wish we got to see the Black Bulls be their chaotic selves a little more, but it definitely filled my heart with many happy feelings to see them and everyone else again. I say that as if it’s been so long when in reality I only caught up with the series last year. It’s crazy to think that I got interested in this series because of the first movie trailer and here I am, finally getting to watch it. But I really hope the anime returns someday too, especially with this kind of quality! It’s real ambitious to release episodes weekly instead of seasonally and I didn’t mind the animation style at all when I binged it, but if it returns with even a fraction of this quality, it’ll be amazing. I’ll love this series regardless, of course. It was a lovely experience and I can definitely see myself watching this several times over.

[danganronpa-cyberspace]

-DANGANRONPA CYBERSPACE PROLOGUE: PART 3-

Haruki: [After we finished talking to her, we went back to the center of the dome.]

Haruki: [I looked around, taking in everybody.]

Haruki: I think that covers everyone.

Haruki: These people are kind of crazy, don’t you think?

Kiki: Awww, not crazy!! Just different!!

Kiki: No ultimate is a normal person, they’re ultimate!!

Haruki: I guess so, but it’s just that, some people here just…

Haruki: [What’s the nicest way to put this?]

Haruki: …seem like they’ve lost a bit of their sanity.

Kiki: Haruki, have I lost a bit of my sanity?!

Haruki: …

Haruki: Yes.

Kiki: HEYYY!! SHUT THE FUCK UP!!

Haruki: Sorry! I was joking!

Kiki: Hmph, I know, but give people a chance!!

Haruki: I’m sorry, I just don’t trust many people.

Haruki: The only people here I trust are Ouki and you.

Haruki: [I trust they won’t toss me into a hospital on a whim.]

Kiki: Haruki!! You just gotta get to know your classmates better!!

Haruki: [She cut off, and smirked.]

Haruki: […what is she doing?]

Kiki: Oh, I get it now!! I get why you don’t trust people!!

Haruki: [No no no no no no-]

Kiki: YOU’RE SHY!

Haruki: […yes Kiki. I am shy.]

Haruki: …a little bit?

Kiki: Hey.

Haruki: [She grabbed my hand, and smiled.]

Kiki: They’re your classmates. You just gotta get to know them.

Haruki: But, I’m not a real ultimate. I’m just Haruki.

Kiki: Is Haruki Douzono an Ultimate??

Haruki: N-

Kiki: YES. You are just as cool and sweet and awesome as the rest of them!!

Kiki: I promise, Haruki.

Haruki: [Her beige eyes were beaming with light as they bore into me.]

Haruki: [Why do we feel so close when we’ve just met?]

Haruki: [I’ve known her forever, is what it feels like.]

Haruki: […and her eyes are very passionate.]

Haruki: Sigh, okay.

Haruki: I’m just as cool as the rest of the Ultimates here.

Kiki: Yayyyyy!! I’m-

CRACK!

Haruki: [The mighty crack of the riding crop tore through the air as we all assembled once more.]

Haruki: [Again, Benio handed it back to Tomoki, and cleared her throat.]

Benio: Attention everyone! I believe we have searched this place thoroughly and accounted for traps!

Benio: I have taken the liberty of-

Tomoki: Ahem.

Benio: Ugh, Tomoki and I came up the idea of marking where the traps are-

Tomoki: By burning the grass with my unluckiness, of course!

Benio: So, while still dangerous, it is safe to traverse the courtyard.

Benio: Just please, watch your step!

Haruki: [The Theologian raises his hand.]

Benio: Yes, Zempei?

Zempei: Pardon me, but…

Zempei: …do you think we’ve been kidnapped?

Alexandra: Agreed. There are many signs we have been.

Benio: I do not have enough information to conclude that yet.

Tomoki: I do, though! I am quite sure we’ve been kidnapped!

Benio: We don’t have enough info!

Tomoki: But Benio darling, jumping to conclusions is so fun!

Haruki: [I whispered to Kiki.]

Haruki: They remind me of an old married couple.

Kiki: Haruki, they don’t have any chemistry!!

Kiki: And they’re definitely a hornet and a Yellowjacket.

Haruki: [As Kiki and I giggled, Ouki gave us a “shut up” stare.]

Haruki: [We quickly composed ourselves, and I felt very guilty.]

Waku: Oh, me me me!

Haruki: [He strutted up to the front of the group, and held up its phone.]

Waku: Does anyone, ANYONE, have service? I’ve been trying to get some, but I haven’t had any luck!

Waku: And I bet it’s the knockoff war general’s fault!

Tomoki: It’s not, but I can make it my fault!

Benio: Ugh!

Haruki: [Benio shoved Waku back into the crowd.]

Benio: Any more questions?

Haruki: [Hinato raised his hand and smirked.]

Hinato: You single?

Benio: NO!

Haruki: [Wow, she didn’t even think about it!]

Haruki: [Claire walked up to join Benio, and waved her hands.]

Claire: Hey, if you have a dumb question, don’t ask it.

Benio: Exactly what Claire said.

Claire: Ask me the dumb questions. I love talking to people.

Benio: MOVE!

Haruki: [Claire giggled and walked back in the crowd, with Chinatsu immediately talking to her.]

Haruki: [Oh, poor Claire.]

Benio: I will answer one more question!

Haruki: [Miliani raises her hand, and lowers her sunglasses.]

Miliani: How long have we really been here? And if you tell me one day, I won’t buy it.

Benio: Thank you for asking a reasonable question!

Benio: We’ve been here for-

??? (MonoLad): Twenty five days!

Haruki: Huh?

Haruki: [Everyone looked around, dazed and confused.]

Yukina: Look up.

Haruki: [We did as they said and what we saw…]

[Cutscene time! Everyone looks up to see MonoCer descended from the air, very angelically, with light shining upon her. But as she’s descending, MonoLad falls from the sky, crashing into MonoCer, and the two land in a heap on the ground.]

??? & ??? (MonoCer and MonoLad): Owwwww…

Eito: W-What the hell?! What are those t-things?!

Chinatsu: My Chimura, they look like…robots.

Asaha: Ah! This reminds me of a game with robots that kidnap children! It’s cal-

Waku: SHHHH! Do you wanna get sued?!

Haruki: [What are these things? One looks like an angel while the other looks like a devil.]

Haruki: [This is like something out of a cartoon.]

Haruki: [Suddenly, the devil one shot to its feet.]

??? (MonoLad): HEYYYY BITCHES!! How’d you nerds get settled in?!

Haruki: [Then, the angel joined the devil.]

??? (MonoCer): Heyyyy, calling them nerds isn’t very nice!

Benio: What- Who- What is going on?!

??? (MonoLad): KEEP IN YOUR FUCKIN’ PANTS FOR FIVE MINUTES!!

??? (MonoCer): No! Our students want to know who we are, MonoLad!

Haruki: [Students? No. No, those things are not our teachers.]

MonoLad: God, fineeee, MonoCer! I am one of your lovely teachers at this bitchin’ school…MonoLad!

Decebel: That is Romanian. It means hell. You are Mono Hell.

MonoLad: Yeah, but MONOLAD sounds sooooo much better, don’t ya think?

Decebel: …no…

MonoLad: WELL WHO ASKED YOU ANYWAY!

Decebel: Ah-!

Haruki: [As Decebel jumped back, the angel figure hurried over to him.]

??? (MonoCer): No, no I am so sorry! I’m so sorryyyyyy!

Yukina: Just leave him alone.

Decebel: Tha-

Yukina: Don’t.

MonoCer: I’m sorry for my coworker’s behavior…I am MonoCer! A kind and caring teacher, ready to help anyone at a moment’s notice!

Miliani: I bet that means Mono Heaven.

Zempei: You are the angel and devil on our shoulders, yes?

MonoCer: Yes! But I’m sure with a bit of time, we’ll both be angels!

MonoLad: You’ll all be angels.

Haruki: All?

MonoCer: …Maybe.

Benio: Maybe?! What is this, rehab?!

Alexandra: No. Something far worse.

Tomoki: How worse?

Alexandra: Death worse.

Haruki: [On that word, I felt Kiki cling to me.]

Haruki: What’s…What’s going on?

Kiki: I don’t know…

MonoLad: Death worse?! I’d say more…

MonoLad: MURDEROUS.

Benio: Explain! Explain!

MonoCer: Cerrie? You wanna tell them?

MonoCer: You’re all Hope’s Peak freshmen, and, under strict orders…

MonoCer: We’re playing a game.

Waku: A game?! Tag this ain’t. Unless you wanna tag me in your bio, he-

Hinato: Dude, shut up.

MonoCer: In this game…

MonoCer: If you want to escape here alive…

MonoCer: You must successfully kill another student without being caught.

…

Haruki: [Deafening silence filled the room.]

Haruki: [No way, she must be kidding.]

Haruki: [This has to be some senior hazing, or a prank.]

Ouki: Okay Hope’s Peak Seniors, you’ve got us! Good one! Now come on, let us out of here.

MonoLad: Ohhhhh, Ouki, sweet strong Ouki!

MonoLad: This isn’t a joke or a dream! This is all real!

MonoLad: For example, I can do THIS!

Haruki: [MonoLad revealed from his hand a giant, buzzing saw.]

Haruki: [And as quickly as it appeared, it vanished.]

Ouki: My god.

Benio: There’s no, no, logic in any of this…

Tomoki: Hehehehe, this is quite fun, don’t you think?

Haruki: [As everyone cried out in horror, I looked to my side.]

Haruki: [Kiki clung to me, staring at the ground.]

Haruki: Kiki, are you okay?

Kiki: F-Fuck these things…

Haruki: [She stared away once more, all the mojo in her gone.]

Haruki: […what happened to everyone?]

Haruki: [These ultimates are supposed to have hope. Supposed to be brave.]

Haruki: [Then why is everyone freaking out?]

Haruki: [Inside of me…I felt angry.]

Haruki: [I felt…I felt like doing something about this.]

Haruki: [I’m not standing here while everyone breaks down.]

Haruki: [This fury inside of me…it’s not going to go unnoticed!]

…

Haruki: ENOUGH.

Haruki: [My sturdy shout echoed throughout the room, causing silence.]

Haruki: I’m stopping this. Right now.

MonoLad: What are you gonna do?! Give me a system error 404?!

MonoLad: Or maybe even become a wreck!

MonoCer: MONOLAD! STOP!

MonoLad: Go ahead, end this all right now, you bucket of bolts!

Haruki: [I’m not going to be pushed around like this.]

Haruki: [And I’m not letting these Ultimates break down.]

Haruki: [I’m not letting Kiki break down.]

Haruki: …

Haruki: Watch me.

[Cutscene time! Haruki steps up further, as everyone clears a path for him. We see Kiki watch in a mixture of fear and admiration, as Haruki raises his robotic arm. At the center of the palm, a ball of blue energy glows, getting larger and larger, until it’s the size of his head. And with one flick of his wrist, the ball of energy is sent flying towards MonoLad. MonoCer and MonoLad both face the ball, and get hit. But it does nothing. They only stand there, and shrug, as Haruki falls to his knees, exhausted.]

Haruki: Hah…Hah…

Haruki: [That was the…the only move I could use…]

Haruki: [The strongest and only one I know…]

Haruki: [And they just stand there?!]

Kiki: HARUKI! HARUKI ARE YOU OKAY?!

Kiki: YOU STUPID CREATURES! DUMB FUCKS! STUPID BITCHES!!

Haruki: [I could hear Kiki shouting as I closed my eyes, laying in the exact same position as I started.]

Asaha: Oh My! Poor dearie!

Claire: Guys, he’s fading out, he’s closing his eyes, help him!

Tomoki: What a fool…a sexy and powerful fool!

Benio: STAY AWAKE! THAT IS AN ORDER!

Haruki: [I heard everyone shouting, and I felt Kiki’s tears on my face.]

Haruki: [But the last words I heard were:]

MonoLad: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, to get outta here…

MonoLad: YOU GOTTA KILL. YA MUST.

Prologue Complete!

Students Remaining: 16

-END OF PART 3-

-HAPPY KILLING!-

[discotenny]

wahh your costume sounds awesome!! I miss dressing for halloween haha

I finally watched rhyme anima ohhhhh its so good. I have always disliked the original I'm glad they just stopped trying to act like canon and are doing whatever

JAKURAIIIIIIIIII so prety most ethereal angel man i need him to perscribe me the vitamin d-

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i am a little insane now

I KEEP FORGETTING TO SAY JAKURAI ANON I ONLY SEND ASKS REALLY LATE WHEN IM STUPID 😭😭😭💖

LOL ITS OK DOBT WORRY ABOUT IT !!! Srry for getting to this ask so late it’s been a rough week &-&

Ironically my biggest issue with the og rhyme anima was how they diverted so much from canon despite advertising it as generally canon. It felt like it wanted to stick to the canon story but couldn’t help but do their own thing- yet still wanted to go under the guise of canon. If that makes sense LOL. It kept crossing that line over and over on both sides but it never actually sat down and decided what it wanted to be.

The new Rhyme Anima season is really good so far! I was hesitant when the news came that said it’d be after the 2nd drb. But this totally new plot benefits by not needing to compete alongside the drb and other chara dramas. It allows for plot but also to let their charas be their dumbass selves ugh it’s so silly.

I loved the MTC episode (second half at least with the boat kdbkdbdjddjdw) cause they were just being silly dumb guys the whole time.

I theorize next ep is gonna either focus on DH or Fling Posse depending on which division lineup they’re following. I think it’s probably gonna be DH because it’d be kind of weird to introduce BAT and DH and not have them show up w any plot relevance until the fifth or so episode LOL.

Also vitamin D is CRAZY LMAOOOOSHEIEHDJDHDIDNENEKD

[gogodollie]

How do you think the Era 0 ghouls reacted to Nihil being a father/the kids?

THEY LOVE NIHIL’S KIDS. KINDA.

i think at first the immediate reaction to finding out nihil is a father is “ugh fucking buzzkill omg….” because duh their fav buddy and boss is a stiff and like?? actually has kids??? three whole ones???? that’s crazy that’s fucked up they don’t like that. him being married was a big hit for them already, how are they meant to feel about this. they’re supposed to sing their gay songs together and smoke forever and fly away in sister’s car at the end of their rock careers (they were getting so high they could see into the future just to observe the ending of grease).

but nihil brings the kids around to band practice and probably to the bars they play at (left in sister’s care in the dressing room or told they can sit at the bar and watch if they don’t move a muscle) when he can’t find babysitters and such and the ghouls start to warm up to the kids. i mean they’re little and kind of harmless expect for maybe his oldest but it’s fine, they don’t mind that he’s a little weird. i think that fire/water are best with connecting with the kids emotionally, quick to strike up conversation and try to make the best of things while they’re around. air is awkward around the kids but will pass them a used copy of the set list after the show and maybe one of water’s spare picks. terzo gets along well with air, appreciates the silent approach and even gets air to let him try and play a song on the keyboard since he’s been taking lessons. it’s not good but the ghouls hype him up when he shows off that he can near perfectly play mary had a little lamb and they agree that it’s close enough to mary on a cross. earth gets the kids hyped up, probably connects most with secondo who naturally gravitates to him anyways and will let him bang on the drums and won’t say anything when he notices him taking a hit off of nihil’s cigarette that was left in the ashtray.

era 0 earth ghoul and water ghoul are sister imperator’s special princesses and because of that, they get special princess privileges including the ability to see/know about baby copia. and lord do they love him. they’re not Awesome with kids in a literal sense, they’re stoners in their 20s and don’t know the first thing about child care but they doooo know how to have fun (sister refuses to pay an actual babysitter so she’s working with what she has). on the days that sister has them babysit, they spend a lot of the time just observing copia wiggle around in his playpen because he’s like a cute worm to them and of course they’re joining him for Tummy Time on the floor or whatever sister told them to do with him.

[incorrigiblechaosmonster]

Ugh, being a girl is the best. The sisterhood of small things is so inclusive and understated. We all know the having a tampon or pad for just in case someone asks for it but I’m talking about dropping everything when a random sister asks you to help her clip her necklace or rushing to help her clean up a spilt purse. Also just looking out for one another always!!! If you’re not always looking out for other girls you are doing something wrong!!! Today I jacked my car back around because I saw a young woman walking in my neighborhood, who I’ve never seen before and I don’t know her, because 1.) its crazy hot out(for reference, we live in south Florida, 2.) she’s a young woman walking down the street by herself!!! Even in broad daylight that’s not safe anymore and it’s bullshit that women have to deal with it but that’s why we gotta look out for each other!!! Maybe she makes the walk all the time by herself and feels perfectly safe and if that’s the case then awesomeness! But if I could make her day a little easier today, help her hair stay done for longer ,which she had clearly worked on for a long time, that’s everything!! Small things can change a whole day. In conclusion, love your sisters even when they’re not blood.

[insane4fandoms]

RRRUUAAHHHH RRRUUUAAAHHH

LETS GOOOOOOOO

ITS BEEN A LONG DAY SO IM GOAD I’M FINALLY GIVING YOU MY REACTIONS

Oh yeah, Caliban is finally getting into his feral mode, and I LOVE IT. He’s out for blood, and will rip Mad’s head off.

Snare is out here being a number one good boy, out here making flat tires and preventing a car from working, Caliban is so proud of his boy.

Just imagine Jack and Abby witnessing Mads just getting YOINKED away in a flash after he just stabbed the cabbie car, they’re just sitting there like 🧍🏾🧍🏽‍♀️ “Y’all saw that shit?” “Yeah…”

Caliban telling Ness to take the wheel while he just beats the shit out of Mads reminds me of the older cousin who whenever he drives, he would just say “yo take the wheel,” and would just pull his hands away and grab something from behind while 10 year old me would panic and clutch the wheel tightly while we’re on the highway 😭 he’s a good cousin tho lmao don’t think about it too much.

Caliban do be a bully to Mads lmao, but aren’t we all? He’s my scrungly man that I like to put in a snow globe and shake around vigorously.

Not Caliban straight up biting Mads 😨 bro got them shark teeth and WILL give you an infection, human saliva is legit considered a biohazard when it cuts through the skin and gets into your blood and muscles.

Just imagining Matpat actually saying what Mad is spewing out is so cool, his high pitch voice and giggles makes the tension even more disturbing, and I thrive for it.

Honestly, he did make a good point on cannibals, but at the same time it’s Caliban, he’s a hitman who is smart on making a decision on whether or not someone would be worth keeping alive.

Keep a piece as a trophy, man that’s crazy, bro thinks he’s the alien Predator smh -_-

HELL YEAH THE GOOD OL’ SWITCHEROO (insert title card) Caliban is truly a badass and a terrifying dude.

Mike out here running towards Sparky’s like that one Flint lockwood meme I imagine, but HELL YEAH go find your boyfriend!!

MADS GET OFF OF HIM. NESS YOU SAVE YOUR MAN

YEAH BASH THAT FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN HIS FACE

My boys are finally together (granted in a supply closet hiding for their lives but they’re together nonetheless). Poor Ness is rubbing in pure fear and stress as Mike is just trying to grasp even a small concept of what was happening.

Lmao not them arguing like a married couple even while hiding from the massacre outside the closet.

OH SHIT BEAT HIS ASS CALIBAN, BREAK HIS NOSE. GO FOR THE THROAT MADS

Yeah, why DID you mistake your cyan jacket swearing boyfriend with a bloody teddy bear onesie man who is HOLDING A KNIFE, MIKE??? (I say as I wasn’t the first one who made him do that lol-)

Lol I like the thought of Caliban stopping in his tracks just to think of what Mads was referencing to, and immediately swinging again. (Also LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS REFERENCE??? :O)

OH SHIT HE’S DOWN THE CANNIBAL IS DOWN. Mads is so horrific when he’s all absorbed in his own righteous thoughts, but that’s the thing, he’s too self absorbed in his entitlement.

GET HIS ASS CALIBAN LETS GOOOOOO

Bro that swift breaking the broom and slamming it into Mad’s shoulder was awesome, Caliban out here just scolding his murderous tantrum while digging eh broom in his shoulder. Too cool.

Ugh, my heart. Mike protects Ness from Freddy’s, and Ness protects Mike from Mads. These two have my heart always, also WHY CALIBAN 😭😔

Even while he’s down and bleeding, Mads still needs to have the last word, spewing out his jealous resentment of Ness being the “normal version” of himself.

“I give you that,”

“REALLY?? :D”

“Nope :D”

“D:<“

Ness simply holding an unconscious Mile against himself while ignoring everything around him, including Caliban dragging Mads away, simply listening to Mike’s heartbeat is melancholic.

Eyyy, the duo are here! Time to make a bittersweet, yet somber comic. Coming right up!

Can’t wait for your epilogue friendo

HEY HEY HEY IM HERE IM HERR WITH THE NEXT PART @wouldntyou-liketoknow I GOT IT

Jack is a good roommate and babysitter, I say as he takes Abby to shoot a killer in the head (like I said, good babysitter lmao). Abby feels regret for being threatened and not being able to help her brother, but like Jack said, she’s only ten. Finally, Mike connected the dots and out he goes to save his family. @crazy-obsessed-enby @iswmperson @lexusinsannus

(Don’t worry, I’m not going to expose Caliban, that’s why his headlights are off) Meanwhile, Madpat got exposed (by a taxi)

Madpat proceeded to lose it even more and ran away again, there’s a hole in Jack’s car, Mike is filled with adrenaline and big brother instincts, and Ness and Caliban are silently driving in the darkness.

Shit will go down and I will await for your snippet, hope this doesn’t change what you had in mind 😭

[albertasunrise]

Stuck in the Middle of it - Part 1

Masterlist

Summary: Years after breaking up, you bump into Benny Miller again one evening at a bar. He was one man you could confidently say you had loved once but you’d both agreed you were better off as friends. When he introduces you to Frankie Morales, you instantly feel connected to the man but unbeknownst to you… You get thrown into a love triangle. The two men crazy about you. Only thing is… you have no idea.

Relationships: Reader x Ben Miller, Reader x Frankie Morales

Warnings: Like AO3, I choose not to give any warnings. This will be an 18+ fic (Short chapter to start but don’t worry, won’t all be like that! 😘)

Series Masterlist

Your eyes scanned the bar as your friend talked your ear off about her latest work drama, unable to help feeling stuck in a rut at the fact you did this every Friday. This bar was your bar though and the familiarity of it gave you comfort. Things had happened here.

“Are you even listening to me?” She snapped, grabbing your attention again.

“Sorry.” You replied with a wince and she sighed dramatically.

“What’s up with you tonight?”

“Just distracted I guess.” You replied, shrugging as you turned to take a sip of your drink.

“Oh shit.”

“What?” You sighed, taking another long pull of your drink.

“Ben’s here.”

Your head snapped up at that. Your eyes mapped the bar until they finally fell on the man you had once thought was it for you. Breath catching in your throat when his gaze fell on you also.

“Shit.” You mumbled when he started to make his way over and you cursed your hands when they started to shake.

“Hi, stranger.” Came a soft, sweet voice and you looked over your shoulder to see him smiling sweetly at you.

“Hi, Ben.” You replied, giving him a small smile back in return.

“How have you been?” He asked as he pulled you into a friendly hug.

“So so.” You replied with a shrug “Career took off which is good I guess.”

“That's awesome.” He gushed “You seeing anyone?”

“Nah. Still the girl no one wants.” You chuckled and Ben’s brows drew together.

“That’s not true.” He said softly and you sighed.

“Agree to disagree.” You stated, desperate to move on from the subject “What are you doing here?”

“Here with friends.” He replied simply “My buddy Fish needed a night out!”

“Needed?” You pushed and he chuckled.

“Still nosey I see.” He chuffed “His girlfriend walked out on him and his baby a few months back. Baby’s with grandparents and we dragged him out to cheer him up.”

“That’s terrible.” You said, your eyes drifting to his table and studying each of its occupants.

You recognised Will instantly but the other guy was new to you. He looked sad and your heart ached for him. As if feeling your eyes on him his own drifted up and locked you in an intense gaze. He was handsome. Dark eyes and chocolate curls that poked out from beneath a well-loved cap. You smiled and he returned it, eyes softening into something a little less lost.

“Well, I should get back to my friends.” Ben piped up, pulling your attention back to him “Was good seeing you Moonshine.”

“Ugh Ben, don’t call me that.” You groaned and he chuckled.

“Sorry sweet. Always gonna be Moonshine to me.”

He gave you a peck on the cheek before making his way back to his table and Lizzie practically screeched.

“Well, that was awkward.” She chuckled and you nodded in agreement “He looked good though.”

“He always does.” You shrugged “Both those brothers are pretty blessed in that department.”

“Their friend seems interested.” She stated which pulled your gaze back over to the man Ben had referred to as ‘Fish’.

He looked away as soon as your eyes caught him looking at you and you smiled.

“I doubt it.” You replied, “It's never me they’re interested in.”

“You’re always too hard on yourself.” She groaned “Believe it or not, people do find you attractive!”

“Where are they?” You scoffed and practically growled.

“Well for one, you pulled that fucking hotty!” She said pointing at Ben “Hell you dated him for 2 years!”

“And then he decided we were better as friends.”

“I thought it was mutual?”

“It was.” You conceded “We wanted different things but still!”

“What about his friend then?” She argued, “Guy’s not stopped looking at you since Ben sat down.”

“I don’t know him!” You squeaked “If he was interested, he’d come over and talk to me.” You grumbled as you threw your hands up dramatically before grabbing your drink again.

“This a bad time?” Pipped up an unfamiliar voice and you practically fell off your chair when you saw the man in question standing behind you “I’m Frankie.” He said, holding his hand out for a handshake.

“Thought it was Fish?”

“Callsign.” He clarified “My name is Francisco… Or Frankie for short.” He finished with a shrug of his shoulders.

“Well, it’s nice to meet you, Frankie.” Lizzie piped up when you failed to speak “I’m Elizabeth but everyone calls me Lizzie or Liz.” She stated before giving your name and watching as Frankie’s eyes seemed to glow upon learning it.

“It’s nice to meet you both.” He said sweetly “Can I get you a drink?”

“I’ll move.” You said, getting up from your seat and Frank’s expression grew confused.

“Your leaving?”

“Well, you won’t want me hanging around.” You chuckled and his brows drew even closer together.

“I don’t follow.”

“Well, your here for Lizzie right?” You replied, trying hard to show how much it hurt you to say it.

“No offence Lizzie, I’m sure you’re a lovely girl but no… I came to talk to you.” He stated and your jaw dropped.

Liz gave you a wink before getting up to offer Frankie her chair.

“I’ll catch up with you later.” She said before handing the bartender enough to cover her tab and left.

You both sat there in awkward silence for a moment before Frankie finally had the guts to speak.

"Why did you think I'd come to speak to your friend?" He asked and you sighed

"Because normally when a guy comes over, it's her they're interested in." You replied simply "Most guys want the girl with the big boobs and the small waist. I'm neither."

"I think you're the most beautiful girl in here." He replied shyly and your cheeks burned at his confession "I'll confess, I feel guilty thinking that because I know your Ben's ex and you know..." He trailed off and you nodded.

"Damn bro code, eh?" You scoffed and he chortled at that "Ben and I broke up a long time ago." You sighed and he nodded.

"What happened?" He questioned, "If you don't mind me asking."

"We just wanted different things." You replied simply "I wanted to settle down, he wanted to party."

"Oh..." Frankie replied and you chuckled.

"I took him to a festival for his birthday and well, turns out he cheated on me whilst we were there."

Frank's head shot back at this and he glanced at Ben for a moment with an expression that would have frozen the blood in his veins if he had seen it.

"He felt terrible. We worked things out but that should have been my first red flag really."

"I can't believe he did that to you." Frankie growled and you smiled sweetly at him.

" I can." You scoffed "I mean look at him! To this day I have no idea what he saw in me."

Frankie didn't know how to reply to that. It saddened him that you couldn't see yourself the way he saw you. All sweetness and sunshine.

"Can I get you that drink?" He asked and you gave him a shy nod before telling him what you were drinking.

...

"Good for him." Will said as the brothers watched Frankie talk to you "They'd be good together."

"You think?" Ben asked, feeling a twinge of jealousy as he watched you and his best friend laugh together.

"Well, she wants to settle down. Have a family and all that. He's able to offer her that." Will stated simply and Ben's expression grew sour.

"And I can't?" He growled and Will looked at his brother in shock.

"Do you want to?"

"No," Ben answered but he wasn't entirely sure his brother believed him.

He didn't really believe himself.

...

"Ben told me you have a kid?" You said and Frankie tensed a moment before nodding and pulling out his phone.

"Yeah." He replied before showing you his phone "This is Isla. She's just turned one."

Your eyes grew to the size of saucers as you looked at the photo of one of the prettiest babies you'd ever seen. She had his eyes, hair and pouty bottom lip and you swooned.

"She's gorgeous."

Your reaction relaxed him and started to show you a few more pictures of her. It warmed your heart to see how proud he was of his little girl and you could help but wonder what an earth possessed his ex to leave him.

"Ben mentioned that her mum left." You said without even thinking and Frankie's shoulders sank a little "Sorry I shouldn't have said that. It's none of my business-"

"It's fine." He assured you "Yeah, she walked out around 9 months ago."

"So Isla was only-"

"Three months old... Yeah." He nodded grimly.

"We all went on a trip to South America. Was a shit show but when I came back, my mum had Isla and she was gone."

"That's awful." You gasped and he shrugged.

"It was pretty shitty, yeah." He agreed.

"I'm sorry that happened to you Francisco." You said sweetly and his eyes grew wide at the sound of his name rolling off of your tongue.

"Well..." He paused a moment to smile at you "Hopefully my luck is changing."

"I think so." You replied, giving him a wide grin that made his heart skip a beat.

...

"Looks like they're hitting it off." Said will and Ben inwardly groaned.

"Are you still watching them?" He grumbled and Will snorted.

"I'm happy to see Frank smiling," Will stated and Ben sighed.

Fish had been so down in the nine months since his ex had left him. He'd taken it hard but hard worked ten times harder to get his licence back so that he could provide for his daughter. After proving that he was clean, they had given him his licence back without hesitation but the long hours meant little time for him to date. So Frankie had been lonely.

"You sure you're okay with Frankie talking to her?" Will pushed and Ben sighed.

"I'm not thrilled." He confessed, "She's my ex and normally guys don't date their best friend's exes but Moonshine and I broke up years ago." He said with a shrug "They both deserve to be happy."

"And if that's together?" Will pushed.

"Then I'll be happy for them." The younger Miller replied, stopping the conversation dead.

...

"Look. I know this is very forward and we've just met but do you think I could take you out sometime?" He asked, scratching the back of his neck as he nervously awaited your reply.

"As long as Ben's cool with it then I'd love to."

"I should probably check that Ben's okay with this.2 He conceded and you nodded.

"Yeah. Bro code and all." You chuckled before pulling out a card from your purse and handing it to him "This is my number. If Ben's okay then text me or something and we'll book something in!"

"Great." He replied as he beamed at you and you couldn't help but mirror him.

You spoke a little longer before you said your goodbyes. He helped you get a taxi and waved you off before heading back into the bar and resuming his place at the Miller table. Unable to stop smiling as he sipped at his beer.

"Looked like you two were hitting it off." Needled Will and Frankie nodded.

"Yeah, she;'s uh... She's really great." Frank replied, his eyes then training on Ben "I really want to see her again but I don't wanna do anything that could upset you."

"Fish it's cool." Ben replied as he plastered on his best fake smile "We're ancient history. You should take her out."

"Really?" He asked, his brown eyes wide with disbelief.

"Really." Ben confirmed, continuing to smile at his friend "We should probably head hey?" He piped up after a short pause, everyone finishing their drinks before settling the tab and leaving.

Ben couldn't help but notice Frankie grinning as he texted on his phone and a small part of him hated that it was you he was talking to. Seeing you again had brought back a few feelings he'd long since buried and he struggled to understand what they were.

In the 6 years since you'd broken up, he'd changed a lot. He'd been to war. Seen things that many people couldn't even begin to imagine. Yet he still wasn't sure he was ready to settle. he was in his early thirties. He still had time to do all the things it was that you wanted out of life. Frankie was almost forty. He had done those things. Craved to have them back again. He could offer you the life you wanted and Ben wasn't sure he could.

Yet he'd be lying if he said he'd never pictured what that life could be like.

Nice house. Big yard with a big dog and kids running around. He'd had thought about your future together many times over the years you'd been together. The first time it had crossed his mind though, he'd gone in search of beer at the festival you'd gone to together and ended up bumping into a girl from his gym. To this day, he didn't understand what drove him to go back to her tent but it was something he'd regretted every day since. He's sobbed and pleaded for you to give him and chance and you had. You'd forgiven him and taken him back yet a year and a half later he'd let you go.

He didn't deserve you.

Didn't deserve the life you'd wanted to share with him... But Frankie did.

The drive home was quiet. Will dropped Frank off at his house before making his way back to the home he shared with his younger sibling. He knew Ben wasn't being completely honest about how he felt about Frankie taking you out. He knew that you'd always been the one that got away for him but he also knew his brother wasn't ready to be the man you wanted or needed him to be.

You and Frankie would be the perfect match.

He just hoped that in time... Ben would see that too.

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Every 2022 Choices Release – Rated on a scale of 1-10

Several people have said that 2022 has been the best year for Choices since 2018. And…as sad as that is, it’s pretty true. Like 2020, 2022’s releases had high highs and low lows. As I’ve said once before, the good books were awesome and the bad ones were really, really, REALLY bad. This post is going to be covering every 2022 book release and rating them on a scale of 1-10 because I haven’t done that on this blog and felt like spicing things up. It’s the new year, bitches!

 Quick disclaimer: to qualify for this list, a book must have been initially released to wide audiences (non-VIPs) in 2022, because we don’t do that VIP shit here. So, for example, Wake the Dead was released on December 29, 2021, so it doesn’t qualify for this list even though it ended in 2022. With that out of the way, let’s dive right in.

Ms. Match: January 28, 2022 – April 29, 2022

Ms. Match’s story itself was not terrible, but the general skeleton of the plot is super overdone. I am sick to death of the plots centered around rising to the top of the competition and blowing everyone else away, and that’s pretty much exactly what Ms. Match does. The idea behind it is cute, though: we join a matchmaking company and compete in matchmaking contests and challenges to determine who the next CEO will be. My biggest complaint is that the love interest is…not great. The Rival Matchmaker is far from the worst love interest, but my god, they’re so cocky, full of themselves, and overall annoying as hell, not to mention totally uninteresting. Quite frankly? The cutest couple in the book, as unexpected as it was for me, was Veronica and our character’s dad. 4/10, not a terrible book, but it was a chore to play through at times.

Surrender book 1: February 11, 2022 – June 10, 2022

There are a lot of bad books in Choices, but Surrender is definitely one of the worst. We play as a vulnerable divorce-seeking woman whose spouse has cheated on her, which got her into BDSM. As soon as I saw that that was going to be the plot, it was all over. It was not a great look for the BDSM community, which is already stigmatized enough as is. But it gets worse. Our love interest is Reagan Thorne, our billionaire lawyer who’s also into BDSM and agrees to dom for the MC and teach her about BDSM even though she’s a client, which already introduces an imbalance of power. Barring the shitty plot, terrible love interest, and horrible misrepresentations of BDSM, the dialogue is all sorts of fucked in the book. Reagan utters some of the cringiest lines in the entire app and calls us such embarrassingly bad nicknames like…ugh, little lamb. 1/10, horrible book, horrible story, horrible love interest, horrible everything. Some of the outfits were cute. That’s it.

Crimes of Passion book 1: April 6, 2022 – July 20, 2022

Crimes of Passion is one of the best books we’ve seen in a while. Sort of like Most Wanted, it has us teaming up with a love interest (in this case, Trystan Thorne) to investigate and stop a string of murders tied to a serial killer. Unlike Most Wanted, however, the murders in this book are much, MUCH grislier and more visceral, and are tied to a cult as we come to find out. The plot was very gripping and every clue we uncovered was exhilarating. I cared about pretty much all of our friends/coworkers: Mafalda, Ruby, Luke, and Trystan. I wasn’t totally sold on Trystan as a love interest, though, and I’m still not. 9/10, really good story, crazy fucking shit, love it. One point off for Trystan because I’m not really into the whole cocky/flirty and stubborn partner pairing, and I think we should’ve been able to romance Ruby and Luke.

Untameable book 1: April 15, 2022 – August 5, 2022

We return from college to help out on the family ranch which has been barely kept afloat by our controlling misogynist of a brother. We spend the whole book sneaking around with Kit Jackson, our bland-ass cowboy/cowgirl love interest because we don’t want to upset our brother. The ranch is on the brink of failure and we also have to deal with that too, but we’ve already had this same plot a whole bunch in other books, so it’s not super noteworthy. That’s it, that’s the book. 1.5/10, no interesting characters, plot is uninspired, dialogue is SUPER cringey, and goddamn it, stop reusing cowboy shit, PB! You’re never going to make it happen!

The Princess Swap: May 13, 2022 - September 2, 2022

The premise of this story is that our character studies abroad for a semester in the kingdom of Monterre, where she accidentally stumbles upon another girl, the princess, who looks just like her. Spoiler alert: they’re twin sisters and don’t know it until much later in the book. The two switch places The Prince and the Pauper style: the princess takes on the role of college student and sorority girl while our character takes on the role of princess. Both grapple with challenges unique to each other’s lives and navigate them as best they can. Yes, the story was cheesy as hell, but you know what? It was a really pleasant read. I liked Devin all right, but only as a friend for the princess, and I didn’t care for Clarke at all. Otherwise, The Princess Swap was a lighthearted, feel-good book. 6.5/10, by no means is this book amazing, but I’m a sucker for princess stories, and like I said, the book was pretty light and enjoyable.

The Cursed Heart book 1: June 8, 2022 – September 14, 2022

Let me preface this by saying that I did not like Kieran at all. They were ugly, creepy, and possessive, and yes, I’m aware they eventually change for the better, but they really left a bad taste in my mouth. The plot was centered around us being claimed by Kieran and eventually trying to find their missing heart pieces to cure them of their beastly form and general hollowness. That being said, I love the rest of the book. The outfits, backgrounds, character designs, and music are all gorgeous. No joke, The Cursed Heart, in my opinion, is the most aesthetically beautiful book in the app. Not to mention, we meet Leaf, who is absolutely precious. 5.5/10, the rating would be MUCH higher, but Kieran really takes away from the book since the plot is centered entirely around them.

The Nanny Affair book 3: June 24, 2022 – November 4, 2022

The only good things about this book were Carter, the twins, and the fact that this was the last book in this wretched series. We deal with Sam’s former wife coming back from the dead and contend with forced, trashy interpersonal conflict with her while we plan our wedding. Sam and the MC’s relationship continues to be toxic as hell, unpleasant to watch, and impossible to root for. Even worse, Jenny and Aditya start their own affair because Sam and the MC have enabled them, and unsurprisingly, we’re forced to continue enabling them. I can’t even do the horrid quality of this book justice so I’m not even going to try. 0/10, yes I know it’s a 1-10 rating list but fuck it, this book is just that bad. As I said, the only redeeming qualities of the book are Carter and the twins, but not even they can get this book any points. Speaking from experience, falling into a hole is more fulfilling than engaging with this content. This book and series as a whole are so transcendently bad that if they were an actual real-life book, it would be a Worstseller, and I’m so happy this two-year-long nightmare is finally over.

Immortal Desires book 1: July 6, 2022 – October 12, 2022

Immortal Desires is kind of a weird one for me. On one hand, the beginning to early middle is so slow and such a huge chore to play through, but on the other hand, the rest of the book plus Gabe and Cas are so awesome. The premise of a vampire serial killer and cult is honestly kinda metal as fuck, but Gabe and Cas are where the book REALLY shines. They’re each other’s perfect foils and I love interacting with them and seeing them interact with each other. Plus, my parrot loves M!Gabe. And, full disclosure, Gabe and Cas were the only love interests I actively wanted to pursue since Tom Sato from It Lives Beneath. 8.5/10, the story’s pacing was kind of fucked but Gabe and Cas are priceless.

Slow Burn: August 19, 2022 – November 25, 2022

Not much to say about this one. Generic and repetitive contest/competition plot, bland MC, uncompelling Big Bad. I didn’t care about Julian/Julia, and Everett/Yvette had absolutely ZERO chill and always got on my nerves. 3/10, super boring and uninspired, Chef Flynt Stop Losing Your Fucking Temper Challenge 2022.

Murder at Homecoming: September 14, 2022 – December 21, 2022

This one really got my attention when it was announced: our character investigates a murder at homecoming, but I bet you couldn’t guess that from the title. Our character is sort of a busybody and they’re absolutely not perfect in any way, but I truly do think they’re the best MC we’ve gotten in a very, very, VERY long time. Also, they’re named after Valentine from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and I am a shameless sucker for Shakespeare. I also like all the love interests, and I love the non-binary rep we got. The love story between Gabbie Navarro and Joanna Morgan was incredibly tragic and really made me stop and think for a while. But unfortunately, as is the case with most modern Choices books, the ending was very…lackluster, to say the least. 8/10, I love a good murder mystery and the high school setting actually made it considerably more interesting. The ending was a letdown, though.

Laws of Attraction book 2: September 30, 2022 – present

I was originally very worried about this book, because the cliffhanger at the end of book one made it seem like it was going to be an us vs. Martin book. In a way, it is, but Pixelberry really threw us a curveball when we, Aislinn, and Gabe left McGraw-Byrne and formed our own firm. We spend the book uncovering a conservatorship conspiracy which runs all the way up to the mayoral candidate of New York City. I’ve always loved the MC, and they only get better in this book. My only complaint is Joaquin. As someone who has repeatedly hooked up with him in diamond scenes, he is creepy as hell to people who aren’t interested in him. Otherwise, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the book so far, and though it still has one chapter to go, my rating isn’t going to change unless they REALLY fuck it up somehow. 9/10, likable cast of characters, interesting plot and mystery, badass MC, Sorcha fucking Flannery.

The Phantom Agent: October 19, 2022 – present

Not much to say about this one either. The Phantom Agent is basically an amalgamation of Most Wanted and Crimes of Passion. Agent Gray is an incredibly dull love interest and I can’t stand their dynamic with the MC because it’s that super boring cocky/flirty and stubborn partner pairing again. I also can’t stand the MC either because they’re so goddamn annoying. I find myself very bored and unimpressed as I progress through the book and at this point, nothing can save it for me. 3/10, everything is boring. That is all.

Surrender book 2: December 28, 2022 – present

I hate that we have to have TWO Surrender books on this list, but this one unfortunately barely meets the date cutoff. Solely based on the two chapters I’ve read so far, this book is shaping up to be just as awful as the first. 1.5/10, all the same reasons as the first book, but that extra half a point is because I think this book has the potential to improve on the original material. Because let’s be honest here, I don’t really think they could make the book worse.

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will not be watching the Bleach anime and actually just filtered out a bunch of bleach tags, including ichiruki

am still too bummed out about too many things, including:

• the weird, sudden downplay of Rukia’s importance and mad reduction of screentime--she went from co-protagonist to someone who gets less than a second of screentime in the new trailer, is MIA during the final battle, and is separated from the nakama for virtually all of the final arc. So many of her personality quirks, the things that made her so unique and wonderful, (her shitty drawings, her love of cute rabbit-themed things, her interest in the human world, her snark) are gone or hella watered down

it’s an odd observation/opinion but I actually wasn’t all that crazy about her new haircut in the FB arc--it makes her silhouette/form a lot less distinctive and interesting from a character design perspective. I know the idea was she wanted to look less like her sister but knowing how awesome Kubo’s designs are I think she could have gotten a lot more interesting/flattering haircut (again, this is more from a character design perspective so this is more an offhand opinion whatever)

• the weird, sudden downplay of Ichigo and Rukia’s relationship. I adore ichiruki but at this point I’m not even mad they’re not canon--I’m more bummed at how such a fateful, important, powerful, dynamic, symbolic, and unbreakable bond is so absent in the final arc. There’s so much buildup in the FB arc (speed of the world poem, Ichigo dreaming about Rukia, the freaking fullbring powers being unlocked just thinking about her, the way the rain stops when she comes back and gives him his powers) and then...nada. idec they’re not canon, I just wished their bond was a lot more featured (platonic or not), that they got to fight in the final battle together, or at least share a few moments of bickering in the final arc. they’re separated for almost all of it which is wild. Even in the canon WDKALY novels, Ichigo isn’t even the first Rukia tells about her engagement? They don’t interact at all and that just seems so weird to me given all they’ve gone through/how much Kubo himself has hyped up their bond and duality. 

• How Renji is all of a sudden Ichigo’s new BFF...Renji as a whole is such a flimsy and inconsistent character (slashing and slamming Rukia against a pole in one arc, then going on to righteously lecture that “a man who lays hand on another woman is trash” smh) and to give him so much spotlight just felt so weird and off

• ishida and chad doing essentially the opposite of what they vowed in earlier arcs (ishida didn’t want to be like his dad, chad didn’t want to use his fists/strength for money/fame) also ishida being all alone and not even mentioned by his friends in the last chapter was weirdly kind of sad and ugh

early bleach was such a spunky, unique, special thing with ichigo and rukia’s bond giving it such a wonderful spark, it had such character and over time really just became another generic shonen which is a darn shame but what’re you gonna do