#waaaah I'm sad it's over now

[meownotgood]

I finished dorohedoro 🥹 I love shin, caiman, and dokuga

[roo-bastmoon]

I dunno what it means but I have a theory

Pessimists say JK is copying/stealing Jimin's style because he has no creativity of his own and he knows Jimin's look was successful.

Pragmatists say the stylists recycle looks and design brands for BTS, especially when the members have a similar sense of style or body build, and they are pressed for time with all these rollouts.

Optimists like me say JK has a say in a lot of his outfits and poses, so he might wish to draw visual connections to Jimin, creating an unspoken alignment. It may not even be entirely conscious, and it definitely doesn't connect the "themes" of their solo works.

I guess we won't know unless they ever talk about it, but at this point, there's too many similarities for it to be a coincidence.

The reason I cannot bring myself to believe that Jungkook is just copying Jimin out of intellectual laziness is because THEY DO THIS IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES ALL THE TIME. All the shoes, pants, shirts, hats, and jewelry brands and looks they've shared over the years?? They like the same stuff.

They take the whole "I am you, you are me" thing pretty seriously, and as much as Jimin teases Jungkook for being hyung's copycat, he has never truly minded. In fact we've had proof of them recently hanging out and being just fine with one another. Whatever their status is, Jikook seem pretty good, which is heartening.

So maybe I'm looking at the world through rose-colored glasses (and I'm not out to convince anyone to see things my way), but I just get the gut sense that JK craves connection with Jimin and this is one of the ways he can do that... Or maybe he just thinks Jimin is the coolest (I cannot argue with the man).

Even if he didn't write his own songs or craft his own designs in solo era (something I personally lament--I am really struggling to connect with his work so far, I'm sad to say, but that's a comment on me, not a demand of him), staff know what he likes; he approves things and has right of refusal.

So I just tend to think it may not be a big huge hairy deal (as in, this is not couple coding; this is not proof that "Jikook is real"). Rather, I take it to mean Jikook share aesthetics and this is one of the ways they click. At work. At home. While traveling. They click this way.

It's cool if you see things differently. I could be way, way off base! But as a general rule, if you bash a member of BTS on my blog you get the ban-hammer from me without any fuss or fanfare.

Discussion is great but keep it respectful. Thank you!

And now I cannot procrastinate any more. Lunch break is over and I have to get back to work. I don't wanna don't make me I just wanna watch BTS content all day long is that too much to ask waaaah. The deadlines, they wait for no one...

[gaykarstaagforever]

New Mutants #42 from 1986 is 20+ pages, and there is HALF of one action scene, right at the beginning. And it's Sam Guthrie having a daydream on a bus, because he's worried that his mother won't like his cool rock'n'roll-singing English mutant girlfriend.

You're CANNONBALL. You can FLY. That is the ONLY THING you do. And you're on a BUS to Kentucky, because "WAAAAH! PEOPLE ARE MEAN TO MUTANTS!"

God I hate this thing that Marvel did, and...continues to do, all the time. People with fantastic abilities, moping because Kevin Fatass down the street in his stinky baseball cap and Crocs is racist about their magical powers.

Why do you care? Why would ANYONE care?? Magneto is right! Shoot them all with lasers and conquer the world!

"IT'S A RACISM METAPHOR!"

Yes, a racism metaphor that erases nearly all people of color and replaces them with tall sexy white people who can throw fireballs. Written exclusively by old white people, who don't know what a racism even is, because their attempts to write comics about it are themselves very racist.

If it's a racism metaphor, it is a terrible one, done badly.

What it seems more like is a metaphor for self-loathing nerds who are perpetually upset that sexy women don't take them seriously because they make comics for a living, because they don't appreciate how cool that is, ACTUALLY.

Any superhero who is upset because boring average nobodies who are clearly bigoted idiots don't like them is an automatic fail for me. I don't sympathize, because why would anyone? This isn't them being oppressed by a powerful system of patriarchal white supremacy that takes from them and bans them from participating. You have god-powers. Make the dipshits worship you. The rules of your universe are totally different.

"I'm sad because I'm special when I just want to be exactly like everyone else, who demonstrably sucks" is you being part of the damn problem. Stop ruining fun superheroes with this hack shit.

God this pisses me off.

Also, every single problem Cannonball has in this "story" is because he is being a narcissistic, toxic misogynist. He treats his mother like crap, and his girlfriend like crap, and beats up his brother for pointing out that the brother and their mom have been managing this farm and their 6 siblings fine without him for awhile now. No one told you to drop out of school and take over, Sam. As his mother finally tells him in the end. Idiot.

He also accuses his girlfriend of theft based on nothing, breaks up with her after this one fight, and they only make up after she nearly dies in a plane crash. That he of course blames on himself. Because it must always be about YOU, Sam.

He supposedly learns something here, but he also gets everything he wants and suffers no negative consequences whatsoever. I mean, that's a realistic outcome for a handsome blonde man from the South. But I don't know why we needed a comic book about it.

This is his girlfriend using her advanced mutant powers to alter her appearance so Sam doesn't have to worry about his mom not liking her. ...After his mom makes it clear she absolutely isn't a bigot. Because this idiot doesn't listen to anyone, ever.

...I'm just ranting now. But everything about this is annoying. And the art is fine, but I don't like this sort of patchy ink style that was all-the-rage in the 80s. It isn't helping my mood.

Maybe the Letters page will have some funny ancient nerd argument that I can

OH GODDAMN IT.

(Claremont's reply to this is "you didn't read the whole arc," which she obviously didn't. He was actually being slightly more nuanced about things in that story. That said, his point with doing the arc in question was to say that the only solution to all long-standing race wars based on colonialism is for both sides to accept their shared humanity and value peace. Which, while technically a real solution, is something you only contribute to the discussion if you have zero stake in it, no appreciation of what is actually going on and why, no knowledge of the warring parties's demands, and should shut up and mind your own goddamn American business, Chris. It's like telling depressed people their problem is they should be happier, or telling a fat person they should try eating less. Stfu and go back to trying to get Racist Kevin to think you're cool, Chris.)

[moon-blanket]

My world is forever changed by the Cataclysm. Here is my descent to madness.

There's So Much More in my notes app, but that would make this post MILES long. So i've condensed it to the highlights :3

It's That Time of Year Again

Reminds me of the Prologue of the first Vaxis album from Coheed and Cambria for absolutely no reason at all. This is probably something only I will understand. And this is okay.

Light the Match

I just realized that Asher has taken over David's low, rumbly voice :((

Milo's "who you callin' a runt" had me on my knees. And Asher whispering to him afterward YEAAAAAAAH.

Alexis "shared a bed" with Quinn for FORTY YEARS ??? LMAO ??? The way Vincent drags Alexis's name through the mud is a little hilarious though, so bold.

One Misery for Another

I cannot get over how drastically different Imp!Lasko is from Prime Lasko. It's an entirely different person. I'm into it though.

Lasko wanting to continue their conversation when the "normal business hours" are over is a little unnerving !! That's a little icky sire !!

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VINDEMIATOR MY BABY MY BABY I COULD CRYYY !!!!

He sounds so relieved to see them. I'm going to go Nuts.

Him hating that Freelancer has to put up with so much just to be able to See Him, and them saying that it's all worth it :(( He sounds so SAD. He just wants them SAFE :(((

THE RETURN OF "My Love" YEAAHHAHAHAAA.

Holy shit the Demons are gonna take over the Academy. Just the idea of all of the Demon Boys knowing each other makes me giggle though :3

Vin doesn't want Freelancer in any more danger than they already are just to help them in their cause :(( and he Knows that they would do it in a heartbeat regardless :((

ooough my freaking GOD Vin reminding them that they don't owe any of them to do this, He's the one that owes his life to THEM :(( HE JUST WANTS THEM HAPPY AND AT PEACE, AND HE WANTS TO GIVE IT TO THEM SO BAD. WAAAAH.

God the acting in this video is SO GOOD ROOOOOAR.

Was Anton in this before he was introduced in the Prime Universe ? bc that's Cool if that's the case.

The Luxury of Morality

WE BACK WITH ASHER YAAAA I'M SAT AND I'M LISTENING.

He already sounds like he's warmed up to Babe a significant amount. He sounds so soft. I'm shaking the bars of my cage about this.

Asher mentioning Avior is So weird to me. My worlds are colliding.

Once again he sounds So Much like David and that makes me So Sad.

"I'm already dead. We all are. I'd rather go out knowing I tried something. Anything." i'm tearing UP.

"You want to know so bad ? Sit." AAAAAH OKAY !!! OKAY !!!

Alexis killed the Keaton Pack all by herself ?? Oh my god ???

OUGUGHHhhash Asher saying that Babe gave him and his Pack something to fight for :(( A way for his anger to actually Mean someething. To make something Good of his life for once.

He's forever grateful to them WAAAH. OUCH DUDE. Okay yep he's my Imperium Favorite. We have a Winner !!!!

What You Deserve

Oh, it's Imperium Vega !!! he's actually very sweet, I see the appeal now. This is so nice.

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OH we're picking Right Back Up with Freelancer and Lasko. This seems.... kind of normal right now. I feel Dread.

Asking about partners... saying "That body..." TO them... HEY. Leave them alone >:(

"You're with your own kind" is a CRAZY thing to say Lasko !!

VIN HAVING TO WATCH THEM DO ALL OF THIS ? OH MY GOD. VIN WANTING TO JUMP IN AND SAVE THEM I'M GOING CRAZY !!!! Hearing him this heated has me kicking my feet !!! and giggling !!

Dude i'm scared while Freelancer is doing this !!! the door rattling is frightening !!!

HE TOOK ALL THE AIR OUT OF THE ROOM ??? WHAT THE FUCK ??

Lasko these pain sounds are So Interesting !!!

"Get your Pet to Safety" / "They are Not my Pet." / "You and I use different words for the Same sentiment. Get the "human that you care for" out of here"-- EATING THIS UP WITH A FORK AND KNIFE.

VEGA CUT LASKO'S THREADS LETS GOOOO.

Worth Dying For

"Say hello to Scorpio !" / "It's Scorpius"-- this is so cute LMAO. WOOO !!!! HI GBA !!

ASH WANTS TO OVERCLOCK HIS CORE ?? WHAT.

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JETT ?? COMISSIONER JETT ??? CONSUL JETT ??

DAMIEN EXECUTED ANGEL ??? WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING.

Angel you are a Hero. Rest in Peace you will be So missed. I love you forever.

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Milo is Such a good Beta. And a good Friend. He's so concerned for Asher :(((

Asher really is cookin' up a plan fr. I feel like it sounds good in theory, but i just Know that this shit is going to go south real quick.

Milo saying Asher's Full Name instead of "Ash" about all of this :(

I LOVE MILO SO MUUUCH I'M WEEPING HE CARES SO MUCH AND SO DEEPLY. HE'S BEGGING ASHER TO LET HIM BE ABLE TO HELP :((((((

MILO KNOCKING OUT ASHER ???? ASKING FOR HIS CORE TO BE OVERCLOCKED INSTEAD ?? IT'S THE INVERSION ALL OVER AGAIN ?? HE'S GONNA TRY AND TAKE ALEXIS OUT HIMSELF ?? MILO HONEY PLEASE.

Truth Will Out

Sam what the fuck are we doing outside of the academy right now sir !!

Now why do i think he's lying about really wanting to help out against the Imperium.

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Starlight has officially earned their petname :')

After Avior pointed out how it never stops raining, I think i get why Gavin said that storms remind him of Aria in his one HBW audio.

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"You're too gentle, Pet." yeah i'm going to go nuts about this.

The way Vega talks about them and the trust they put in him :((

Oooh Vega called in the Vampires. That's intriguing. General Vega sir yes sir o7.

THEY STRIKE TONIGHT ? WHAT.

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VINDEMIATOR TAKING CARE OF FREELANCER WOOOOO.

Freelancer wants to run away with Vin and forget everything :(((

He wants to save the world specifically so Freelancer can live. What if I start crying again. Get them their little house in the woods NOW.

His little "but what if they fail ?" HURT. OUCH.

"Put your arms around my neck. Hold onto me. We're getting out of here." oh my god i'm INSANE. THE DELIVERY WAS PERFECT. The quiet reassured determination oh my god oh my god.

But it also !! Scares me !! What if he really IS what they need to save the world ! aahhah oh no !!

if i said i wanted more Sad Gavin would all of you be mad at me. Him professing his love in 500 little ways through tears Got Me. That was delicious. Can we have More of that please.

Tantum Tyrannus

This title goes So hard by the way. If google serves me right it means "Great Tyrant." I'm sure You All knew this already. But i did not.

Oh my god is this Sweetheart asking where Milo is. IT IS.

Sweetheart insisting they come save Milo too RAAAAH. They pulled the "I'm not letting my Mate die when i can Do something" card and it worked LETS GOOO.

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NATE WEXLER IS HERE TOO ? No way this man is voiced by Erik. Man Damien said Fuck Global Warming.

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ALEXIS VOICE !!! This was Groundbreaking when it released. I'm glad they got the same VA for the Summit. Hey girlypop. How are you.

MILO OH MY GOD. SHE BROKE HIS ARM DUDE ?

SHE FELL FOR THE BAIT DUDE LETS GOOO. That seemed too easy. What !! IS MILO OKAY. PLEASE LET HIM BE OKAY. Milo you are my Hero do not die.

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Asher throwing Alexis's head down in front of Vincent is ICONIC.

"Impressive bite." / "Want me to show you ?"-- Yeah i'm on my knees about this.

MILO'S ALIVE WOOO !! ASHER KILLING VINCENT WOO !!!! SPITTING HIS BLOOD OUT !!! ASHER TALBOT THE MAN THAT YOU ARE !!!!!

Last Wish

All of my notes this section have :((( on them LMAO. I was SAD.

Milo's little "hey" when Asher opens the door :((( he sounds so exhausted this whole video :((

We're back to Inversion magic worries oh no. Asher reassuring Milo that he's still family regardless, just like David did in the Prime. I need to stop crying PLEASE.

Asher admitting to Milo that he couldn't have done it alone. Milo telling him how important he is to the Pack :((((

MILO ASKING WHY THEY'RE STILL CALLED SHAW PACK :((( BECAUSE THEY'LL ANSWER TO HIM REGARDLESS :((((

Oh my fucking god the reason being that Ash doesn't need to be honored with the name, David and Darlin' do... and he's not ready to give up David's name yet :(( OUCH.

WHEN HE SAYS DAVID WAS HIS MATE HIS CORE STAYS DARK :((( So the Shaw Pack is a way of keeping that feeling alive in a more Human Way.

ASHER CRYING IN MILO'S ARMS :((((((((

"I love you, Ash. Please come home." STOP MAKING ME CRY.

Asher saying "Take care of each other, okay ?" to Sweetheart and Milo. you know the way he meant it. I'm going to YELL.

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Vega reminding Avior that he is needed to lead, but the strike is happening now-- so Vega will do it. Scary !!

Despite their arguing, Vega refuses to fight Avior because he respects him. That's nice.

VEGA CAN SEND PEOPLE BACK TO ARIA ?? HE CAN RIFT ?? You know. This makes sense giving that we know that Vega is as old as he is now.

Okay. Well. Goodbye Avior and Starlight ! I was about to wonder if they get stuck in Hell again, but immediately got my question answered LMAO.

The mentioned tears and voids, like in Prime. Are those holes in the Meridian ?? They have to be right. That's why Project Meridian exists. Wires in my brain are connecting now. I understand.

This Meridian is loud as FUCK.

"Child of Land. You are needed." RETURN !!! LETS GOOOO !!!

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Asher hitting the door... kinda got to me !! that was a little hot !! I kicked my feet about it a little bit !!

BRACHIUM ????? What the hell are you doing here loca !!!

Finale | All Cruel Things

FIFTY ONE MINUTES ???

Vega is scary !! But the words he is saying are poetic as fuck !!

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THEY BOUND ALL THE INVOCATIONS TO BRACHIUM ???

OOoh Brachium being the First exiled Demon. How interesting.

Asher talking about how there's No One Waiting for him. That there is no "Other Side" to get to. David isn't waiting for him somewhere :((( Everything he ever cares for keeps Dying. And are Gone. :(((

I am just sitting in awe at this whole interaction. I am Mystified.

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Sam's evil laugh !! Hello sir !! Is this Sam and Vincent talking. Do you think they're besties :3

This whole conversation between him and Damien is. yummy.

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E'LAETUM AND MIN'ARA !!! Hi guys !! Or you !!

"Let us speak through you" oh my GOD ? They got Blake'd. They stopped Vega's rift !!! I'm sure that's what happened in Prime too.

"Bring us a Sovereign" Do you think this is the solution in Prime also... do you think this is what Hush is for. Lots of things to think about this.

Once again this Meridian is loud as FUCK !!! OUCH !! i'm just trying to hear everyone Talk dude. Please be so nice to me.

THEY TOOK EVERY SOVEREIGN ?? ESSENTIALLY KICKED EVERYONE OUT OF ARIA TO FEED ?? FLOODING IT WITH DEMONS ??

ECHO ???

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Sam turned Damien ... . . .. oh my god. HE MAKES HIM LICK HIS BOOT ?? CALLS HIM A BITCH ??? WHAT IS HAPPENING LMAO. Thinking lots of things right now. Lots and lots and lots of things.

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SAM CROWNING HIMSELF KING ??? Okay that's kinda a slay. I see the intentions he had on wanting to help Vega.

This place is about to go fucking Crazy with all the Vampires. Asher and Avior you gotta get your people OUTTA HERE.

ECHO AGAIN ??? Ooough it's the ending !! Honestly what an amazing ending. What a great cliffhanger, even though it's not a cliffhanger at all-- it's an end. Ending two worlds just to save the divider. They did in fact Trade One Misery for Another, oh the cruel irony.

Surely this won't happen in the Prime right ? haha. . ..

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THERE'S MORE ??? A POST CREDITS SCENE ?? I wonder how far into the future this is. Probably not too terribly far.

SAM GOT HUXLEY AS DAMIEN'S MEAL ??? OH MY GOD ??? Doomed Romance....

The tension is CRAAAZY. HE'S TURNING HIM INTO HIS PROGENY ??? HELL YEAH DUDE.

Final Thoughts: This was AMAZING !!!! Why did I avoid this for so long. How could you all keep this from me. Asher, Milo, and Vindemiator are my babygirls. I could literally think Forever about the Imperium Wolf Pack, and I hope Vin and Freelancer are able to keep their peace somewhere in the woods. I have a bunch of Imperium Fics that need rereading ASAP. The brainrot is Disasterous. You are my hero if you read ALL of this. I owe you my life. I'm so sorry lmao.

[songsandscreens]

Super Mario Galaxy, Rosalina's Storybook

Chapter 4: The Dream

One night, the girl dreamed about her own mother.

"Where are you going?" She asked her mother's retreating back.

Without turning, her mother replied, "Don't fret, dearest. I'm not going anywhere. I'm always watching over you, like the sun in the day and the moon in the night."

A wave of sadness washed over the girl.

"What about when it rains, and I can't see the sun or the moon?"

Her mother thought for a moment before responding.

"I will turn into a star in the clouds and wait for your tears to dry."

When she awoke, the girl's face was damp with tears.

"You have Star Bits in your eyes!" said Luma to the girl.

Wiping her face, the girl replied, "These are tears, not Star Bits. I'm crying because I'll never see my mother ever again!"

At this, Luma began to cry too. "Mama, oh, Mama... Waaaah!"

The pair traveled through the starry skies, and though they encountered many other comets, not one of them held Luma's mother.

Luma was despondent.

"Now, now, Luma. The rain clouds won't go away if you keep crying," the girl said, giving Luma a squeeze. "I'll give you a present if you stop."

The girl closed her eyes and said gently, "I'll take care of you."

With these words, she felt a small spark in her heart.

[loosesodamarble]

1) Wait wait wait! Nacht could literally die of a broken heart if he lost his beloved?! Waaaaaaah! 😭 Nooooooo! It's romantic but tragic! Hksjdhgairt! So Josele and Yami are not allowed to die if that means Nacht might die too!

2) (soft but with feeling) No...? 😢 Heartbroken Nacht is so sad. Having a bad scent and losing feathers? It's like he's fallen ill. It's not the kind of sick we think of when we say "love sick." And this is just as bad but sad instead of scary.

3) 😭😭😭😭 Please nooooooo! Not Nacht going wild with rage over Morgen's death! They're brothers, twins, each other's best friend! KAjhdgiauhsrt! It's a sorrowful rage! 😭 Poor Nacht losing himself when he loses Morgen!

4) Uwah! 😭 Morgen being similar! He doesn't want to lose a loved one! And though he shines with light, he's still a devil deep down with a volatile heart. He loves so strongly...

5) Gaaaaaaah! Morgen looking for a way to be reunited with Nacht! WAAAAH! 😭 No Morgen, don't try to make Nacht reincarnate! Patry tried that with the elves and it screwed everyone over!/lh

6) Morgen's solution to Nacht's heart being broken is just being the sweetest, most doting brother ever. That's not any sort of courtship, that's called spoiling your sibling.

7) Uh... Um... 😰 Oh boy that's frightening. Okay I get Morgen and Nacht aren't human. But Morgen as a young boy injuring a maid so madly that she's left a cripple? 😱 Yeah, I know which twin not to mess with in this au now. BOTH OF THEM!/lh

8) 😑 Every time. Every freaking universe. The Faust parents suck. Psst. Nacht. Morgen. If your parents only want you for power, you can always just use your power to, you know, get rid of them./j But hey, we've proven that there's one constant in the multi-verse: the Faust parents are unloving to their children.

9) I'm watching those devils closely! (Morgen is too probably.) If they want to use or hurt Nacht in any way... They will regret it./j Interesting how they're drawn to angel Nacht and not devil Morgen. Perhaps it has to do with Nacht being a dark/fallen angel. 🤔

10) Oh, Morgen showing his aggressive side again. Just because he's a white devil doesn't mean he's not just as dangerous as other devils! 😤 I'm sure Morgen doesn't want to be seen as a monster by humanity but he wouldn't want to be seen as a weakling amongst devils either.

11) DAAAAAAAW! Friendship~! Yami's not quite as different as the Fausts but he's not exactly a typical Cloverian citizen either. 😓 The three boys bond over being different and how it's caused them trouble. Poor boys. They gotta band together.

12) 👀🍿🍵 Don't mind me. A little Yami x Nacht on the side never hurt anyone.

The twins anomalies of Faust chapter 11

Sad facts/what if abaut Nacht and Morgan

Fact

1) Nacht is really strong affect of his mental health if He love someone if the love die it’s can be he die too because he can’t handle it like if he lost Morgan he wuld four sure going too die in max 2 wecks if it nobody is there wo he is close too wo help him

2)a Heart Brock of Nacht can be deangerus too even worse he can’t go away from the person he love he will begin smelling bad and lost many feathers and wuld sleeping mush even a winter sleep can be happen four Morgan it’s smell like his Brother is going slowly die

3)if Morgan wuld die Nacht will going viral and wuld attack everything and destroy everything what going in his why and then lies there wo Morgan die and wuld wait at this point he die too

4)if Morgan lost someon he love he wuld go viral and wuld attack all things this life

5)if Nacht wuld die Morgan will lost a part of himself and wuld get’s colder and wuld try too brings his Brother back ore searching four his reborn soul and wuld protect it

6)if Morgan find out this Nacht is heart Brocken ore sompfing like this he wuld start a pseudo curt ship this Nacht going be better and don’t smell like death (it wuld not sexual ore so)

7)as Nacht and Morgan whas children Brock a Maid Nacht wings this he don’t fly away Morgan have try too kill her and let’s say The mait can’t no more use her body forever this is why Morgan got’s so Territorial and looks if somebody is allowed too get’s at home

8) Morgan and Nacht know there parents only care abaut them there they have power and are useful

9)if Nacht meet devils the devils wuld try too play whit him you know what they do and wuld use the fact Nacht is really pretty

10)if Morgan see other devils Morgan wuld must fight too make them respect him and this they don’t attack him

11)Yami is the first person wo truly care abaut Nacht and Morgan Yami even learn how too make wings clean

12)Nacht wuld try too Start a curt ship whit Yami there Yami is the only one wo will never lie too him and care abaut Nacht and is not related too him what Morgan as he find out tush it’s really sad but he understand Nacht

[alexturne]

ARCTIC FUCKING MONKEYS 'THE CAR'

Listened to the album!

IT IS PERFECT, EVERYTHING I EVER WANTED!

Most beautiful album I've ever heard!

First reactions to each song below track by track 💖

There'd better be a mirrorball

Perfect opener

A perfect storm of sound welcoming us to the album

The introduction piece is astounding

Alex's voice is perfect

So melancholic

The drum sounds are so good and crisp, the hihat sounds pristine

The piano sounds fucking gorgeous

So soft and so sad

The bass accentuated the deeper piano notes so well

Alex's tone is so deep and rich

Nick is playing it so playfully

Shit i spilled my coffee

The caa-aa-aarr, the most beautiful part of this song

The strings are so gorgeous. What they say about them coming in and out of focus really makes sense

The accentuate what is already there so well without taking over

I ain't quite where i think i am

Bongos!

Waaaah!

Done with being sad

I can picture people dancing in a dirty 70s disco club

The bass is bouncing so nicely

The strings!

The guitars are really going at it

The vocal almost falls into the background, the instruments are doing the heavy work and it's glorious

Lyrics seem less important, they are words to support the melody

The strings bring the melancholy back

It slows down

Bridge is sad, lyrics are more important now

THE STRINGS!

Most beautiful moment on the song

A dip into the real, the bridge is what matters most and it is being kept well hidden inside the funk. It is vulnerable. It hurts

And then back

Sculptures of anything goes

FUCK! THAT NOISE

CHILLS

FUCK

Someone is chasing me

Alex is mad

That noise!!

The bunbulbuk um drums

I want to hear this again and I'm only 30 seconds in

Sculptures of anything goes has such a nice rhytyhm to it, like the words are supporting the melody

The drums!!

The clingclinc!!!!

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

the is so dark

My heart hurts

This is a new Alex

THE GUITAR IS ANGRY TOO

FALSETTO

It's so dangerous

And it does that!!

Back and in again!

This feels so dangerous i can't get enough

The pound if those drums

The clingcling again

THE GASP

Alex is so mad so so mad

I am out of breath

So circular

Like they are walking in big dark circles, so angry, after you, dark eyes coming to get you

BEST ONE

Take me back

Repeat

Jet skis on the moat

OH

Aaah

Reprieve from the darkness

Marvin gaye

So soft

Come give your buddy a hug

It's still so sad.

He is trying to be soft and happy but he is not

How can he sing like this. This is so new too

The guitar is the lead vocalist on this

Oh it's seductive and then it's not

He is trying but it's not what he really wants

It's so sweet, but there is something lurking underneath

The little glimmers

It's very sparkly this song

Such pretty notes

Ooohhh his voice

Little pretty cracks

I'm so proud of him, that he has grown into this and allows himself to also be this

Body paint

Oh i know this, a relief

So pretty

It's so much softer than the live versions

The piano is really where it's at now

Soft and pretty and sweet, but there is something hidden underneath still

Snark. Or frustration. Impatience, annoyance

Oh the strings

You barely notice the shifts but then when you do it's just perfect

He is a fucking genius

Mooooooooove

The background vocals are so sparse but so effective

They stroke my ears so good

If you're thinking of me I'm probably thinking of you. The most important lyric of this song

The review that mentioned that he wrote the song just to be able to say that was so right

Oohhhh the build up

The little dip with the acoustic guitar is so pretty and so well done

And now it grows! I love it so much

They weren't going to do it like that but they were seduced by their own need to be wild and perform and go crazy together, they can't help themselves, they have too much fun when they're together.

They need to do another rehearsal room album at some point

The guitar is sublime

Uuuuhhhhh

HAH!

The piano right after that is THE BEST his duet partner

Him just kinda riffing, his voice is his instrument not just a way so speak words

What do they say at the end

Perfect song

The car

Here we fucking go

The fingerpicking

Cowboy

Oohh dark

This is so Morricone

The drums

Aesthetic cowboys

Going into the desert with your buddies on horseback

This sounds so unique

The tones

It's drawing me in, leading into something unsure

Oh the strings

It's so dangerous too. In a different way.

Bond strings!

Oh this sounds like the introduction to a movie

So cinematic. Hollywood.

Guitar solo!! Ooh my god

Oohh this is insane.

Who is doing them

I have had the sense throughout this whole thing that lyrics have taken on a very different meaning to him. They're not his primary thing anymore. The music speaks louder.

Quick stop

I wasn't ready for that

Hard to let go of

Big ideas

First studio version listen!

Smaller and softer than the live version

He has such a chip on his shoulder about something

Ooh the bass and strings

This feels like it's filled with regret

What could've been

So beautiful

Hurts my soul

The strings steal my attention in such a nice way

The ballad of what could've been, most important lyric

He is saying goodbye to a lot of things. Leaving stuff behind.

He is changing

This is not about relationships. This is much more important

That seems so hopeless. I cannot for the life of me remember how they go - that is so sad. It speaks volumes

Sounds like Venice.

The godfather vibes

One solo into the next, angrier one

When the strings and the guitar goes UP UP UP UP together that's so genius

This hits so hard

Hello you

Oh wow

Bongos are back

Warp speed vibes

So groovy

Oh Alex is feeling superior, this is so glossy

He is bouncing

This is his time to shine he is stepping into the spotlight

He is so angry

Helloooo youuuuuu

I can imagine him on spinning stage with a sparkly microphone being so charming whilst cussing everyone and seducing them at the same time

Apologiiiiiiiiiiiize that's crazy. His voice is kicking my ass

I need to listen with lyrics later

The bounce is going so hard. It's so unique

How did they come up with this

The splinglsplsingplsijg with strings and piano

Tyler parkford is present in this house tonight. Mini mansions vibes

Ooohh falsetto

Crystal baaaaaallll

This is so bright and so menacing at the same time

Could pass for 17 if i get a shave and catch some zzzzzzz sounds amazing, much different than i pictured

Helloooiuu youuuu it draws my attention every time, it is really capturing

Hellooouu youuuu

Oh that's beautiful

It stopped!

Fuck they are geniuses

Mr. Schwartz

Oh

Oh i want to cry immediately

Godfather

Led zeppelin

Glam/psych/prog rock ballad

Oh this is stunning

He is Mr Schwartz

Alex is Mr Schwartz

Oh the melody is gorgeous

The vocal really something special

Oh that note

Bond vibes again

Oh the drums pick up

Little groovy, bossa nova

This is an album that needs to be played from beginning to end in one sitting

This is an ALBUM

This is perfect

This is so them

This is the vinyl experience, the full album

Their singles picks are so good

Such good notes, they've always been the best at using the best notes

Oohhh he is sassy

There's not one goddmn thing you can do about it, baby

He is Mr Schwartz i need to say that again

Oh the strings ties it all together so well

They are geniuses

Perfect sense

Oohhh

Motown

The drum sounds incredible! So massive

The end credits

This sounds amazing. So unique

So big

Oscar worthy

Oh it sounds good.

His voice is immaculate

That's what it takes

He has not been happy one second of this record. He is so melancholy i want to hug him but i know he knows better. He knows. He always knows.

That's what it takes to say goodnight

It's making me cry

This is so emotional.

This is overwhelming me.

The strings are perfect

This.... My heart

This is so beautiful. The melody is beyond. So classic and cinematic and so beautiful

Most stunning song

And it's done???????????????????

Cant believe it's over.

I am so proud of them. Proud to be their fan.

I feel privileged to be able to follow them and to watch them grow into this

This is the most beautiful album I've ever heard.

It gripped my heart and never let go

Feels like a soundtrack. Like a mix between Tenet and godfather and bond and a Morricone western.

But with strings in a sunny floral garden, but with dark clouds gathering in, threatened to release rain any second.

There is such a melancholic darkness looming over all of the songs, it's moody in such a unique way.

Can't wait to hear it again and delve more into the lyrics.

[eaucian]

Waaaah you did it again!! You've exceeded my expectations!! So here i am requesting to do a part 2 of cheater! oikawa x male reader, but the next song will be olivia rodrigo's deja vu! Oikawa reminiscing how he felt more complete and loved with the reader, how the reader gave everything yet he failed to give back the love the reader deserved. I'm so angsty idk why kskakdahhahaja ily too! 🌻

★ it's getting hard to let go

impt. (past) oikawa x m!reader

sum. oikawa’s doing some very hard thinking about the past. he misses your love, he misses it even though he knows there’s no chance he’ll ever get it back

wc. 1,449 (1.4k)

w. talk of cheating — umm angst in general (??) — just a lil bit of language — and some very sad oikawa :(

n. 🌻 annonn!!!! you really get me in my feels, ya know that bby??? cause danngg, i am itching for more of this now and there may or may mot be a part three in the works already but SHHHH about thAt- thank you for requesting thooo, i hope i did this justice and that you enjoy it, even though she real angsty now :,))

PART ONE

“Have you ever thought about the future?”

Your voice caught Oikawa off guard. He was too busy staring at you, caught up in the features of your face.

“‘Course I have,” he replied automatically.

“No, I mean the future, like twenty years from now, like when we’ll be old and shit,” you specify, smiling yourself silly looking at him.

“Sometimes, yeah.”

“What do you think will happen by then?” You maneuvered yourself into his lap, straddling him as the sun set behind your back.

Your hands were braced on his shoulders and he sat up from his lying down position so he could hold them.

“You know I don’t normally think that far ahead,” he smirked.

You hummed, “Maybe it’s time to start.”

“Oh yeah? Why should I, huh?” He buried his face in your neck, kissing experimentally at your skin.

You laughed at him.

And he loved hearing your laugh.

“Hm,” you moved a hand to tap at your chin, making you pull away from Oikawa so he couldn’t kiss at your neck anymore.

The pout on his face made you stifle another laugh.

“Cause you’re gonna be stuck with me for a while, Tooru,” you joked. “Thinking we should start making plans about what we’ll do other than this,” you nodded your head at your position to make a point.

Oikawa felt an itch in the back of his mind, like this wasn’t a conversation he should be having with you yet.

“Really?” He raised his eyebrows, his smile never failing.

You made a very satisfied expression, nodding your head along with it.

“Well we’ve still got some time,” he said, flipping you guys over on the grass, making him be over you now. A perfect place for him to kiss you senseless.

That shuts you up quickly. Making you laugh every time he went away from your lips and kissed your face or elsewhere.

Oikawa didn’t want this to end.

He didn’t want to lose you.

He didn’t want to see you walk away.

He didn’t-

Oikawa sprung up in bed.

He sat there bracing his hands behind him, breathing deeply, his chest heaving in and out.

A rhythm he had to tell himself to follow. In, now out. In and out, again and again.

His breathing steadied and he looked over to his left; where Akira slept soundly. None the wiser to Oikawa’s dreams.

God he missed you.

And he shouldn’t, he knew he shouldn’t but you made him feel for the first time in so long during high school.

Why did you have to make him feel?

He looked over to his right side instead of Akira now. The clock on his bedside told him it was only a little past six in the morning.

He wouldn’t be going to sleep now. And it wasn’t like he had work anyways, it was the weekend and there was no point in trying to sleep again.

Oikawa didn’t really want to dream about you either.

He got up from the bed, throwing the sheets off of himself and swinging his feet over the edge.

He went to the bathroom, staring long and hard at his own face. Letting out a long breath that made him feel like he’d been holding it ever since he’d woken up.

The brunette splashed some cold water on his face, willing it to wake him up—to snap him out of the daze he was in.

He couldn’t stop thinking about you. Not since he saw you only days ago at the mall.

It was like you were stuck in his head.

Actually, scratch that—you were stuck in his head.

He put on a clean shirt (because he felt a little clammy, and no, that was not comfortable) and made his way to the kitchen. Oikawa thought he may as well eat his sorrows away, right?

There was no way to take his mind off of you, whenever he did anything you would be the second thought to bounce around in his head.

He thought about how he at least should’ve loved you more when you were together.

You deserved that.

On the matter of his thoughts, he was thinking Akira deserved better now.

He couldn’t love her like he loved you. Oikawa couldn’t do that for a fact. But there was a nagging feeling that he wouldn’t be able to tell her what happened, he couldn’t do it with you years ago, how could he do it now?

Oikawa thought about when you found out. It wasn’t pretty.

It wasn’t a huge fight. But it was clear Oikawa was never going to win it.

There was no feeling like finding out the person you loved didn’t love you like you thought.

It broke you. The moment you went out to visit Oikawa. You thought it would be all lovey-dovey, the perfect surprise for him.

It was your anniversary after all.

A whole year.

A whole year of giving your attention and love to him.

And instead of finding the Oikawa you loved, you found him with a girl. A girl you didn’t know, someone you’d seen around sure, but you didn’t know her.

What’s worse is they were kissing, rather intimately actually. And all you could do was gape.

You couldn’t even say anything to him, just stand and eventually turn the way you came and leave.

The next day you were furious.

It was the weekend and you walked up to his house, seeing that he was alone, and knocked harshly on the door.

He opened it, his face smiling at you, only for it to weaken as he saw how serious yours looked.

“What the fuck?” You said first. And Oikawa looked perplexed.

“What?” He asked slowly.

“I ask again Oikawa, what the fuck?” His eyes widened now, you never called him by his last name. “Who were you with last night? And why do you not seem to care that I like you, a lot actually?”

“I- I don’t. . .” his arm on the door went limp, it was hanging by his side now.

“Please just-“ you paused looking up at him with shiny eyes now. “Can you just be honest with me once, Tooru?”

Your eyebrows were creased together and you were frowning at him.

Oikawa looked downcast. His mouth opened and closed while you stared at him

You licked your lips, your breath fanning across them made them feel dry. Or maybe you were just anxious.

“Look I just—I’ll make this easy on you, okay?” You looked him in the eyes and it took everything in Oikawa to not cower under your stare. “Have you been cheating on me, or- or her Oikawa?” Your voice was starting to break at the end of your words.

But you kept your stance, you couldn’t back down now, you had to know the truth.

It still took a while for Oikawa to respond, and when he did he preferred to look somewhere behind you rather than at you.

“It’s complicated [y/n], I never meant to-“

“Oikawa, you can’t just accidentally cheat on someone,” now you were the one sounding defeated.

You let out a deep sigh, shoulders sagging.

“I’m asking for two things now. Two and that’s it,” you told him. “Don’t bother with me anymore, it seems like you never really cared anyways. And tell her,” you said sternly.

“You fucking tell that girl that you were seeing two people cause that’s not fair to any of us. Especially to her now,” you look him in the eyes one last time before moving your gaze to the ground instead.

But with that you turned away, the second time from his house in two days, and left him standing in the doorway.

He watched you walk away.

Oikawa never did that second thing.

He realized he hadn’t even done the first one.

He hadn’t stayed away when you told him to, instead he’d tapped you on the shoulder and said ‘hi’ as if nothing had ever happened.

He needed some time to think.

And by now it was almost seven, so he grabbed a water bottle and jacket and left the apartment.

At least Oikawa left a note for when Akira woke up.

As Oikawa walked—to where, he didn’t know—he thought about how much you’d loved him.

How you’d put your all into showing it and how he would deflect it with sex or another topic of conversation. It was incredible how much and how long you’d loved him; especially now that he’d realized how badly he’d loved you back.

Oikawa wished the Earth were flat as he walked.

It’d make walking off the end of it much easier.

PART THREE

[queenmuzz]

Hey Muzz, I'm wondering do you have fic authors recommendation list?

Oh god! I just realized that I missed this ask! I'M SO SORRY! Ahem, here is a list of writers I quite admire. No doubt you'll know most of them, but it's nice to see them all. TehRevving For when you want good quality smut. Mostly Dante, but when she's forced to, she writes excellent Vergil smut too. Please check out her Ignis stuff as well. And now she's become a Heisenhoe, so the RE fandom is about to get hit hard..... Synchron There's a reason her 'Devil's pact' is in the top 5 kudo'd stories in DMC Ao3. That woman could make a eunuch horny. But wait, there's more! Just when you think you are gonna read another steamy story. BAM! She hits you with feels. Lachesissora Speaking of feels.... Do you want fluff? Do you want to cry your eyes out? Do you want to smack both Sparda brothers over the head and tell them to get along? Then look no further than this writer, who can rip my heart out, stomp on it, and I'd thank her. But I get the last laugh! For she has now been corrupted, and writes really good smut... Virberos This writer's imagination is frankly frightening. Go on an epic journey with her OC, Cassandra, and adventure through AU after AU, each story lovingly crafted to perfection.

Astral_Space_Dragon Be careful with this one. You mention an idea or a funny/sad headcanon within earshot of her, and next thing you know, BOOM! She's created a one shot guaranteed to make you go 'aww' or 'waaaah' or 'bahahah' or your money back! She also has her own OC, Rosemary, so check her out!

RubixaSereph Generally, you get a choice when it comes to a writer: Quantity, or Quality. Somehow, this writer does both. And to top it all off, she's an excellent artist! Some people get to swim in the deep end of the talent pool. There's so many more that I could list... I'll work on a second version of the list.

[grimzeyblogs]

Have all my favorite moments from the original BaP series because I don't have netflix rn (also I have no idea what episode is what so i'm just listing things) also its long so a warning for that

PILOT: -Bee's outfit in the beginning -"I GOTCHU SOME ICE FOR YOUR CROTCH!! I'M SHOVIN THE CROTCH ICE UNDER THE DOOR!!" -Oliver PuppyCat saying shit in that little dance line with the other dream PuppyCats -"You took too long, now your candys gone, BAKOW!" -"Why not?" actually being fuck said like ten times -Don't skin me over this but this Tempbot voice is the best one IMO -THE ICONIC LULLABY -The monster's design was always so cool to me, even back when i first watched the pilot on my 2ds' eShop (yes it was there, the eshop is no longer in service) -Bee not using the sword as a sword -LAZERGUN PUPPYCAT! -I LOVE the silhouette of the outlaw thing EVERYTHING AFTER THAT: -"Ugh.. I used the last of my money on gum. Now we can't go back to the store to buy the missing ingrEDIENT because of this STUPID GUM!" -"There is no time to 'wash hands' we need quick cash! "Ew.." -"Soon it will be cheese." -The dogs. Just the dogs. -"Touch my hair." "That's toilet water." -"Your toilet is leaking into my toilet." -"Back up further. ... Further." -Like any scene with Cardamon in it is a favorite of mine. "Cleavage? Cleavage dude?" -The I Hate Water dance -Cardamon fishing the can out of the toilet, followed by the delivery of "Why." -THE SONG BEE'S DAD MADE IT ACTUALLY MADE ME SAD -The "I love you, Bee" command :( -The crow. -"Can you say that more birthday-e?" "No!" -Birthday dance!! -GLADOS TEMPBOT! ITS SCARY AND COOL! -"Ah.... The sweet breeze on my face... the freedom.... my ass!! MY ASS!!! MY AAAAASSS!!!!!" -I Gotta Fart and Barf are the best team ever no contest. -"You can trust me with your....big...meat." -"Dad... I know i'm an adult now, but I haven't had a good birthday since you've been gone until today. I usually try to sleep to avoid thinking about it. I'm having fun now though, even though I miss you..." JUST KILL ME ALREADY -The star dancing scene at the end of that episode (episodes?). -The PuppyCat burrito curry thing (idk what its called don't kill me) -ONCE AGAIN BEE'S OUTFIT SLAYS (mainly cus of the skirt but STILL) -"Maybe they're slamon.. salm.. malm- soulmates." -I love the Cardamon scene where he's giving the plate of candy to his mom, it's drawn so lovely and it makes me sad seeing him curl up into his moms hair. -THE PRINCESS SONG WAAAAH /NEG -"The hell, you say!" -"So, is this how I die...? What a meaningless life I lived. Whatever, who cares." -"Have you been crying? WHO DID IT, I'LL KILL THEM!" -"She was gonna kill us!" "Just you." THANKS BEE YOUR REALLY HELPING THE MAN. -MAN THOSE KITCHEN SCENES. MAN OH MAN. -"He's still depressed, he's just depressed in pants." -NOOOO DON'T CRY CARDAMON SHE'S GONNA BE OKAY :((( -"What's your favorite color?" I LOVE HOW COOL PUPPYCAT IS WITH BEE BEING A ROBOT THEY ARE THE BEST OF FRIENDS FOREVER

[foxymoxynoona]

At a Christmas market waiting for some friends to arrive as I read this chapter and can I just say... mulled wine and Flux make a great combination. And being at a Christmas market really takes the sads away. 10/10 would recommend to all readers of age.

One thing that popped for me this chapter: JK was always on this journey of "who am I outside BTS." Please understand I don't mean this callously but: At the beginning of Little Bean, Sasha was the thing he was trying out. He was breaking what he saw as a norm by even considering and dating Sasha. This was really callously pointed out by his brother at camp.

I think this context for me drives home the idea that he's trying out things and always been on this path of self-discovery. We just came in during the beginning/middle of it. Hey JK, may I suggest you try out some therapy? Is there a stigma around this too? Would he be worried about a therapist breaking confidentiality to sell a story to tabloids? I wonder because if I was his hyungs I'd start the same place Sasha's friends did, doctor and therapist. It's fine to explore, but I think he needs to talk it all out and then explore. He is legit so confused right now. I am, however, glad the makeup noona put anxiety on his radar because as a fellow anxiety-ridden perfectionist, yep.

🎉

Waaaah I missed mulled wine at Christmas markets. 😭

I love that you called this out, and I'm seeing it as an increasingly strong thread in ao3 comments. JK's understanding and confidence in his own identity is a major thread that will go through all books in the series. In a lot of ways, this series is the coming of age story for JK and Sasha, not just as a relationship but individually. I hope that doesn't overwhelm people to know not everything is going to be tidy tied up after this arc. There will be peace and troubled spots ahead as he continues to evolve himself and all the different versions of himself.

Do I think all perfectionist over-achievers have anxiety? Maybe not, I'm sure not a doctor to say that. Do a lot of perfectionist over-achievers seem to have anxiety?............ 👀 You could probably make a case for it based on things we saw even in Little Bean....

Agree that exploration is actually really important and valuable for learning yourself. But exploration with no grounding, no guiding light, no compass at all can be dangerous.

[pandastix123]

Family AU: I'm Always Right Here:

(The songs I listened to while writing this, the reunion lullaby from Island Princess and Baby Mine.) ~~~~~~~ "WAAAAAH! WAAAAH!" A piercing cry came from the end of the hall. "Hu?!" Shiro sprung out of bed, kicking the sheets off and making a break for one of the bedrooms. "DON'T WORRY! DADDY'S ON HIS WAY!" "WAAAAAHH!" Shiro practically slid into Keith's room. Keith was buried in his red blankets, and by the urgency in his cry, Keith was having a nightmare. "Daddy, Keef's being lowd." Lance whined from the doorway. "I know buddy. I'll deal with it. Just go back to sleep." Shiro whispered. "OK." Lance went back to the bedroom he shared with Hunk, dragging his blue lion by the arm. "Shhhhh. Its all right. Everything's gonna be okay." Shiro whispered, rubbing Keith's back. Keith's cries began to die down. "Hold me, pwees." Keith asked, his little arms outstretched, tiny hands opening and closing in demand. Shiro sat the toddler on his lap, cradling Keith's upper half. Shiro repositioned himself so that he had one leg tucked underneath the other. Rocking his son gently back and forth. "You're safe here kiddo. Daddy's got you. You're gonna be alright." He whispered intothe top of Keith's head. ~~~~~~ "But I don't wanna!" Keith protested, crossing his arms and stamping his foot. "I know that this all sounds a bit scary, Keith. But its necessary." Shiro said, slowly. "BUT I DONWANNA!" Keith screamed. Shiro tilted his head back, pinching the bridge of his nose. 'I'm dealing with the universe's most stubborn 6 year old.' He thought. "I donwanna. I'm not sick. I donwanna." Keith sobbed, sitting under the dinning table, hugging his knees. Shiro sighed, got down on all fours and crawled over to the table. "Hey buddy. Listen, I know, I know that this is frightening. But listen to me-" "MHM!" Keith squeaked, turning his back to his father. "Keith... Listen to me; I know that this is scary. But you're sick, and the only way you are going to get better is if you let the doctors operate on you, little cub." "But I'm not sick, daddy." Keith said, right before hacking up something awful. Shiro reached under the table and scooped the little one up. Crossing his legs, Shiro sat on the dining room floor, cradling his crying child. "I'd never let the doctors do anything to hurt you, Keith. But I also don't want you to get so sick that you can't live with us anymore." He looked down at his son. "You don't want to have to live at the hospital, do you?" Keith sniffled and shook his head. "So will you let the doctors remove the bad things from your lungs?" Keith nodded. "Good boy." Shiro held him closer and began rocking the crying child in his arms. ~~~~~ "Well if you don't want to tell me what's going on with you-" "I like boys." Keith said quickly. Shiro turned around, that was clearly not the answer he was expecting. "But I also like girls. I..." Keith started breathing quickly and heavily. "I just... I don't know what's wrong with me. I... I just..." Keith huddled into a ball, bringing his knees to his chest, clutching his head tight in his hands. "Its just who you are son." Shiro said softly. "You can't help it." Kneeling in front of Keith, gently stroking his son's dark hair. "Why can't this be simple?" Keith sobbed. "I never asked to be this way! I don't want to be like this. I just want things to be easy!" "Honey, life isn't easy. We don't get to choose who we are, how we feel, who we love. Its just what who we are." Shiro explained. Keith cried into his arms, which were now crossed over his knees. Shiro sat next to him on the couch and placed his boy in his lap. Resting a cheek on Keith's head, Shiro hummed soothingly. "You're only 11, you've still got a lot more life to live." ~~~~~ "Don't you dare blue shell me, Pidge! Don't you dare!" Shiro warned. "Too bad! So sad! You're a lame dad!" Pidge cheered. Shiro would've won, had it not been for the doorbell ringing. "Pause the game please, Pigeon." Shiro said as he got up to answer the door. "Sure thing." He opened the door to find Keith standing on the other side, looking about to cry. "Keith, what happened to your date with Becky?" Shiro asked. Keith pushed past his father. "It just didn't work out okay?" Keith grumbled, walking to kitchen. "Is Keith back?" Hunk asked, making his way down the stairs, Lance following closely behind. "I wanna hear everything! Like why Becky Jaspers decided to go out with you." Lance said. Everyone was in the kitchen. "There's really nothing to tell. It didn't last very long." Keith explained, eating the chocolate ice cream straight from the plastic container. "Keith Akira-Jackson Shirogane, how many times have I told you not to do that?" Shiro scolded. Keith looked his father dead in the eyes and threw the spoon into the sink and sloppily put the ice cream away. "Even when I'm hurting you can't let me have anything." Keith muttered. "What was that?" Shiro raised an eyebrow. "NOTHING!" Keith shouted, stomping up to his room. The bedroom door slammed shut and locked. "He does remember that we share a room, yes?" Hunk asked no one in particular. "You three stay down here," Shiro said. "I'm gonna get to the bottom of this." *** Shiro knocked on the bedroom door. "GO AWAY!" Keith shouted over the blarring music. "No, let me talk to you." "What part of 'go away' do you not understand?!" "You do NOT speak to me that way, boy. Now let me inside this instant." The music cut off and Keith unlocked the door. He opened the door and flopped back onto his bed. Buring his face in his red pillows. "Now what's going on? What happened to your date with Becky? I thought you really liked that girl." Shiro asked. "Iznufin." Keith mumbled into his pillow. "What's that?" "IT'S NOTHING!" Keith yelled. "There's no need to yell." Shiro said as he sat at the foot of Keith's bed. They were both silent for a few moments. Shiro looked around and something on a shelf caught his eye. Sitting slumped in the middle of about a dozen fencing trophies was Keith's plush red lion. "Would you feel more comfortable telling Red?" Shiro asked, hopping the lion to the side of Keith's face. "Dad...." Keith groaned. "I'm not a little kid anymore." "You'll be my little kid." Shiro smiled. Keith sat up and exhaled. "Becky said she couldn't date someone like me." "What do you mean, 'like you'?" Shiro asked, completely confused. "Like me, dad. A bisexual. Becky doesn't feel comfortable dating someone who plays for both teams." He explained. "Oh god, what's wrong with me?!" Keith threw his head into his hands. "Nothing's wrong with you, son. Becky Jaspers is just a dirty biphobe." Shiro said as he wrapped an arm around his son. "Dad...." Keith raised his head, slightly chuckling. "Its the truth. And if she can't see past one little thing about you, Keith, well then she's not worth your time." "Thanks dad." Keith threw his arms around his dad's waist, pulling him into a hug. ~~~~~ "Hey dad, I need a place to crash. Just for a couple days." Keith was now 22, apparently ran away from California back to Virginia. *** "Not that I'm not happy to see you lion cub, but what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at school?" Shiro asked. "Yeah," he sighed. "I just needed to get away for a few days. Figure things out, you know?" "Are you reconsidering your major? Do you not want to do film anymore?" "No, no it's not that. Its just, dad, I don't know what I'm doing with my life. By my age, you were already a CIA agent." Keith began to break down. "Sometimes... Sometimes I look at myself and my accomplishments, and I feel like a failure next to you. Next to the other four." "Keith Shirogane, you are not a failure. Not in the slightest." Shiro disagreed. "Then why do I feel like one?!" Keith slammed his head down on the counter top. Shiro walked over to be behind him. Rubbing his back, "Shhhh. I know. I know its stressful. But I'm right here. I'm always gonna be right here."