#well- their skill is that people who hurt them go crazy right? they start to murder people

[skateintoawall]

sometimes I think about Q and their design and skill and how I think I could make an argument for them representing many characters childhoods and how the trauma from when they were kids impacts them as adults.

[us-the-voices-and-more-voices-2]

Jason with his time in the league of assassins

Talia walks into the small modest room where Jason is livening in while he gets back on his feet, having a bunch of brain functions recovered takes a while to get used to. he's been doing physical therapy and occupational therapy for the last couple months, his dexterity isn't exactly back yet.

Talia: Jason? what are you doing?

Jason: well there's this thing I always wanted to try called stop motion animation, and well you got some lego's for Dami but he's a bit too small for them so.. I took them and have been animating. I was bored in-between everything, you don't have any good books I haven't already read.

Talia: well that is an acceptable pass time, what are you making?

Jason: oh it's a weird comedy spoof for kids about batman and the joker being nemesis's, I wanted to make it for Dami since well he doesn't know much about him or the other ones and he's only 3 and well it doesn't seem like much but the time I'm done he'll be 5 and be able to enjoy it. i don't know talia I'm bored and want to make something for him.

Talia: very well, if you so wish. I can get some people in to help you make it if you wish.

Jason: really?

Talia: yes, I can. it does sound like a nice gift.

Jason: oh thank you!

Many months of therapy complete, he starts to retrain and regain all the fighting skills he lost and learn some new ones. in the meanwhile, Jason and 3 other people have been making a complete feature film for Damian who's just turned 4, they were about halfway done and it was looking good.

Talia: so how's it coming along?

Jason: it's been hard and hurts like a bitch, but I'm getting better at flips!

Talia: no. not that, I mean the movie?

Jason: oh it's halfway done! me and the one man and 2 women are doing great we reshot the opening, and we are more than 68% done! so it will be ready by Dami's birthday.

Talia: he will enjoy it I believe.

Jason: of course he would, it's his first ever kids movie!

Talia: why yes it is!

many many many more months pass and it becomes Dami's 5th birthday and Jason and his crew had wrapped up, the voice acting was done mostly by himself, and the crew but he asked some of the league for other voices. eventually after scoring and mixing they met the deadline. they set up the league theatre and put the movie on.

lego batman: [voice over] Black. All important movies start with a black screen... And music... Edgy, scary music that would make a parent or studio executive nervous... And logos... Really long and dramatic logos... Warner Bros. Why not "Warner Brothers"? I don't know... Hmm... Not sure what LOA does, but that logo is macho. I dig it... Okay. Get yourself ready for some... reading. "If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change. Hooo." No. I said that. Batman is very wise. I also have huge pecs and a nine-pack. Yeah, I've got an extra ab. Now, let's start the movie.

Dami: momma? what's the movie about?

talia: your father

lego Alfred Pennyworth: Were you looking at the old family pictures again?

lego Batman: At the what? The old family... Oh, yes! I see what you mean. Look at that! The old gang. Yeah. No, I wasn't.

lego Alfred Pennyworth: I see. Sir, if you don't mind my saying, I'm a little concerned. I've seen you go through similar phases in 2001 and 2006 and 2008 and 2005 and 1997 and 1995 and 1992 and 1989 and that weird one in 1999. Do you want to talk about how you're feeling right now?

lego Batman: I don't talks about feelings, Alfred. I don't have any, I've never seen one. I'm a night-stalking, crime-fighting vigilante, and a heavy metal rapping machine. I don't feel anything emotionally, except for rage. 24/7, 365, at a million percent. And if you think that there's something behind that, then you're crazy. Good night, Alfred.

lego Alfred Pennyworth: Sir, it's morning..

Talia: *laughs*

Dami: *chuckles*

Jason: *smiles with accomplishment*

lego Batman: [Batman's song] Who never skips leg day?

Chorus: Batman!

lego Batman: Who always pays their taxes?

lego Batman, Chorus: Not Batman!

Talia: *wails with laughter*

Dami: what are taxes?

Jason: you'll know when you get older don't worry about it

The lego Joker: Are you seriously saying there is nothing, nothing special about our relationship?

lego Batman: Whoa. Let me tell you something, J-bird. Batman doesn't do 'ships.

The lego Joker: [Confused] What?

lego Batman: As in "relationships." There is no "us." Batman and Joker are not a thing. I don't need you. I don't need anyone. You mean nothing to me. No one does.

Talia: that is your father's arch-nemesis the joker

Dami: oh okay

Jason: please kill him for me

dami: okay Jason, i will avagange, e-venge, avenge your honour!

Jason: you have no idea what that means to me buddy *wipes away a tear*

Lego Robin: My name's Richard Grayson, but all the kids at the orphanage call me Dick.

Lego Batman: Well, children can be cruel.

Jason: when I first heard dick's name I unironically thought everyone was just calling him a dickhead so much that the name dick stuck, but nope turns out it's short for Richard. he even changed his name to dick, I personally would never. but he pulls it off flawlessly. *chuckles*

talia: I did not know mr Grayson preferred to be called Dick.

Dami: who's dick then?

Jason: oh he's your older brother.

Lego Robin: What? [Sees Batcave]

Lego Robin: It's the Batcave! Ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygooo-! [Bumps into Batman]

Lego Robin: Batman, woah!

Lego Batman: You're darn right, woah!

Lego Robin: Wait, does Batman live in Bruce Wayne's basement?

Lego Batman: No, Bruce Wayne lives in Batman's attic.

Talia: *DIES OF LAUGHTER* oh Jason this is amazing.

Jason: I wish to impress!

Lego Robin: Hey, I was thinking. If I'm gonna be a superhero, and go on awesome superhero missions like this one, can we use code names? Mine can be Robin.

Lego Batman: I'm sorry, say that again?

Lego Robin: Robin.

Lego Batman: As in the small, Midwestern frail bird?

Lego Robin: Yeah, and I already have a catch phrase. Tweet, tweet, on the street.

Lego Batman: Hard pass.

Lego Robin: And a song. [singing]

Lego Robin: Fly, Robin, fly.

Lego Batman: Harder pass.

dami: *laughs so hard he coughs*

talia: habbibi careful, don't laugh so hard you will hurt yourself

Jason: honestly yeah you can hurt yourself badly.

LegoRobin: Wow! Look, it's the Bat-Sub!

Lego Batman: Wait, don't touch that!

Lego Robin: Over there! It's the Bat-Space Shuttle!

Lego Batman: Please keep your hands off that.

Lego Robin: Look, it's the Bat-Zeppelin!

Lego Batman: Don't touch that, either!

Lego Robin: It's the Bat-Train!

Lego Batman: No!

Lego Robin: It's the Bat-Kayak!

Lego Batman: No!

Lego Robin: It's the Bat-Dune Buggy!

Lego Batman: No!

Lego Robin: It's the Bat... Shark Repellent?

Lego Batman: [pause] Uh, actually, you can touch that. It's completely useless.

Talia: shark repelent is actually a quite useful invention why is bruce beloved not recognising it's full potential?

Jason: keep watching

Dami: does father have all those things?

Jason: sure does!

Lego Batman: We are gonna steal the Phantom Zone projector from Superman.

Lego Robin: [frowns] Steal?

Lego Batman: Yeah. We have to right a wrong. And sometimes, in order to right a wrong, you have to do a wrong-right. Gandhi said that.

Lego Robin: Are we sure Gandhi said that?

Lego Batman: I'm paraphrasing.

Talia: *laughs*

Dami: *laughs so hard he starts coughing AGAIN*

Jason: ghandi so said that btw.

lego Jim Gordon: [sees Robin for the first time] Who is that?

lego Robin: Hi, police man!

lego Jim Gordon: Is that your son?

Lego Robin: Yes, I am!

Lego Batman: [laughs nervously] Is that my son? No, that's just weird.

Lego Jim Gordon: It's weirder if it's not your son.

Jason: this interaction is based off an actual interaction between jimmy and Dick.

[batman and robin arrive at the fortress of solitude]

lego Batman: Hey, kid!

lego Robin: Yes, sir?

lego Batman: You're super nimble, right?

lego Robin: I sure am!

lego Batman: And small?

lego Robin: Very.

lego Batman: And quiet?

lego Robin: [whispering] When I desire to be.

lego Batman: And 110% expendable?

lego Robin: I don't know what that means, but okay!

Jason: bruce really did not know how to deal with a 11 year old child hellbent on murdering a mob boss, so he kept bringing him along on incredibly dangerous missions, it was always fine in the end but this sort of situation happened once.

Talia: really?

Jason: the expendable part was from a wayne tech family event, and they crushed it. but dick had to sacrifice himself to help bruce win, it was so funny. I was there.

Lego Batman: White. All important movies end with a white screen.

Talia, jason, the other 70 league of assassin members and Damien break out into applause for the movie.

Jason: THANK YOU ALL, but special thanks to Gerald, and lily and Rin!!!! I WOULD HAVE NEVNER FINISHED IT WITHOUT YOU THANK YOUUUUUUU

the audience bursts into a large uproar of applause.

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[strabara]

•.SHIGARAKI’S SEXTAPE.•

SUMMARY: Y/N is batshit crazy for Shigaraki that she finds him and confesses her undying love for him. And he promises to return her love only if she completes a small favor. Y/N of course blindly obliges.

Notes: I had posted this on AO3 AGESS AGOOO. But! I decided it deserved a remake. Also bc I’m making a second part soo yea :3 AGAIN as I’ve said before English isn’t my first language and it wasn’t very good 2 years ago.. so watch out for grammatical issues and terrible writing skills..

WARNINGS: NONCON, CREAMPIE, SHAMELESS SMUT, ROUGH SEX, BREEDING, CREAMPIE, FORCED PREGNANCY, NOT BETA READ, PLOT WHAT PLOT/ PORN WITHOUT PLOT, SEXTAPE, PITY SEX, HUMILIATION, OVERSTIMULATION, LOSS OF VIRGINITY

Y'know to the pro heroes the video that Shigaraki filmed of you looked fucked up. It was even more fucked up that it was being broadcasted live for everyone to see. People didn’t need to know who you were to know that you were 'Kidnapped'. After all they think you’re his hostage and you’re doing all of this against your will. But oh how they were so wrong. Right now you were seen as a barely clothed chained girl who was being forced to suck dick.

But to you this was all apart of your sick fantasy that you dreamed of! Sure it’s weird somebody even liked Shigaraki but no.. you loved him. You loved him so much that you'd do anything for him, LITERALLY. I mean here you were shamelessly rubbing circles to your clit as your face was getting fucked by Shigaraki! All they could hear was muffled moans and groans. A truly terrifying sight for anyone.

"Agh.. Look at you taking me so well.. I'll reward you with my disgusting cum you little slut."

You gurgled and sped up your pace to your clit. You moaned as you reached your peak and on cue he released his thick salty ropes into your mouth. You whine as they traveled down your throat. Panting as you hold your heavy eyes, tired from the Costant stimulation to your clit. God how this turned you on. He takes himself out of your mouth as he quickly grabs you by the neck, shoving your face into the camera.

"Open your mouth and show them how you swallowed a villians cum you Whore."

You slowly opened your mouth showing your tongue and bruised throat. You wanted to smile but couldn't since that would show you really weren't doing this against your will. Shigaraki started to laugh as he threw you to the floor making you whimper. He then grabbed you by the hair, pulling you towards him. He spreads your legs as he got inbetween them, his hard member falling onto your cunt making you flinch slightly. Almost instantly he disintegrating your panties before he put your thighs to your chest.

You were now basically naked, well except for the ripped up thigh high socks you had on. Your uniform was all ripped up and discarded to the side somewhere.

"How does it feel knowing your virginity will be stripped away from you by a villian? Not only that but I'll make you bear my children! You hear that? Your small cunts gonna be forced to swallow my villian seed!"

He smirks at you before he ran his tip along your slit, making you shudder. This made the heroes hearts drop. But only added love to yours. You couldnt believe this was actually happening!! The man you’d been in love with for who knows how long was about to take your virginity! Oh how luck was on your side.

"No p-please! I beg you! You can let me go I wont tell them anything I-I promise!"

You yelp as he slaps your pussy, grabbing and pulling at your clit. A hand went to your head before he grabbed a handful of your hair. His lips came to your ear all the while he had a smirk on his lips.

"Hmm i thought about it and how about.. No?"

And just like that he snapped his hips forward, pushing his large shaft into you with a single thrust. You choked as he stretched you out. You really were willing to do anything but the pain really did hurt. You screamed loudly all the while you threw your head back throwing weak punches to his chest. Shigaraki was quick to put a hand at your throat to shut you up.

"Hah.. Shit your sucking me in so good it’s like you want me to breed you! How dirty for a cute naive quirkless girl."

The camera catches the small streams of arousal mixed with blood trickle down your hole as it reached the floor. This was the final straw for the heroes.

"what the hell are we doing! This girl is getting Assualted and we're just going to let it happen?!"

The Lust hero, Midnight exclaimed.

"Look Midnight we can't do anything! We dont know where they are! And people wont let us search without creating a jam. I get it I want to help too but there’s nothing we can do.!"

 

 

You continued to moan and yelp as he reached into the deepest parts of you not caring about the people who were listening or watching. After a while the pain had subsided and turned into pleasure.

"P-please s' too much!~"

You moan loudly while his tip assualted your cervix every thrust he gave.

"Aw maybe i'll be nice if you’re a good girl and tell me you’re my cocksleeve."

You squeak as he gripped your hips tighter, almost as if he was promising he would leave bruises.

"N-no i don't want to be anything to you just let me gah!~"

You stop as he bites your body leaving love marks everywhere as he showed you’re HIS property. Shaking your head he licks up your neck until reaching your parted lips. Being quick to thrust his tongue in. Your mouth leaking with saliva while he dominated your mouth. He stops before he licking his lips, watching you gasp for air as your mouth quivered.

"Cmon say it, you’re my cocksleeve and you’re a slut that loves villian cock. Theres no way anyone else will want you. After all you’re being used up by a big bad villian!"

This Sickening Fantasy of yours was a dream come true!

"I-I’m your cocksleeve!~ and a slut who loves villian C-cock!~"

This was probably humiliating for others but it turned you on so much more. You shamelessly wrapped your arms around his neck while wheezing.

"Hey wait a minute.. You just got tighter! Ha that turned you on huh? How dirty of you."

You just continued to cry and whimper as you turned you head away, but that shortly changed when he started to hit your G spot. You yelp loudly before your arms left his neck, putting them on his abdomen to push him away.

"Whats wrong huh? Need to cum?"

You squeal as he rubbed your sensitive clit, making your toes curl and eyes roll back.

"A-ah no! I dont wanna cum!"

Your orgasm was approaching fast as he continued to hit your G spot all the while he teased your clit.

"Ha! What a treat! Cmon cum on this villian cock! I wanna hear how someone disgusting like me makes a good little civilian feel."

His hips rocked back and forth as your body bounced. He took this time to suck your nipples, bringing you over the edge you were so eagerly trying to get to.

"A-agh I’m cumming!~"

Unexpectedly you squirted all over him coating his cock and balls with your juices. He lets out a creepy laugh before gripping your jaw to look at him.

"Wow you’re disgusting! You said you didnt like me ya big perv! Well here’s my treat for you so make sure to swallow every bit of it! You'll look so pretty pregnant! Agh you'll be forced to be burdened with MY kids it’s just amazing!"

The overstimulation was bringing tears to your eyes as you shook your head no.

"No please pull out I dont wanna get pregnant!~"

His hips slammed into you fast at an animalistic speed as you continued to bounce. Your moans cracking from all the screaming, cheeks wet with tears and saliva. He roughly kisses you to shut you up as you felt a second release coming. Finally he slammed into you one last time releasing his sperm into your cervix. You moan into the sloppy kiss as your second orgasm ripped through you, making you to squirt again.


"Wow i must have really made you feel good, Not only that you squirted again, truly amazing guess quirkless people can make up for it huh."

You heavily breathed while letting out small whimpers. He started to cackle as he put the camera to your ahegao like face, along with pulling out of you to watch his cum ooze out slowly.

"Oops let’s just push that back in yeah?"

You whine as his finger pushes into

your sensitive cunt, plugging his cum inside. The pro heroes felt guilt in their hearts, they failed to protect a civilian. You on the other hand were fucked dumb. All you could think about was how good he made you feel, how full you felt. You let out a shaky breath as you pull your pussy apart. Allowing your hole to glisten from the camera's light.

"I-I’m yours only, P-please Mr. Shigaraki… use me to your h-hearts content."

You manage to slip out with tired heart eyes and a subtle grin. His smile just widens before he thrusted back inside you, making you moan softly.

"Of course how could I refuse such an offer?"

 

 

Multiple citizens were left traumatized, but this didnt stop many from being determined to find you. Although there were some people who were really weird about it. I mean somebody broke into the news station and stole the video!! They literally uploaded everywhere. Top trending video for awhile weirdly. Lots of people watched it they called it 'Shigaraki's sextape' it was super long, nearly 7 hours.

The search continued and continued which bugged the shit out of you! After all you were the one stalking Shigaraki and you were the one who told him about your crazy obsession, how you were in love with him, how you'd do anything he asked of you!.. Even if it would ruin your image. Couple of months had went by and you were now 5 months pregnant with triplets! Oh how happy you were. You found out that you were having 2 boys and a girl.

"Oh! Y/N look what I got you! Its perfect for your triplets so you can try to put them to sleep at the same time!"

You open the gift to find a small box it had a voice box so you were assuming it was to record your voice. With a smile you turned to the radio hero.

"Thank you Mr. Mic I appreciate this gift!"

Yea... about that, part of Shigaraki's plan was for you to get found so if he and his future league ever did need shelter they could stay in your apartment. But, you didnt get an apartment. Instead you got a huge ass house gifted to you from the pro heroes! After all they were filled with guilt that they couldnt save you from the so called 'Trauma' you experienced, or the fact you’re forced to have kids you 'don’t' want. And lets not even talk about how they found you and the state you were in, it was... something.

"Alright who's gift is this? There's no name."

"Dont know probably a gift sent from a random person."

Alot of the random gifts people sent were… questionable to say the least. Its also a bit unsettling that some people would comment on your instagram with the link to the video saying they 'wished it was them he did it to'. You won’t lie now you always click the link so you could watch him and in the end you always masturbate to it. You sigh, slowly ripping the wrapping paper to find a small box that looked shabby and old filled with bibs, onesies and a small envelope. You s slowly open the envelope to find a scratchy like note that read 'I love you, so you better make sure that my kids are well taken care of or else you'll regret it.' Wait.. Shigaraki spent his valuable time to send you gifts AND he told you he loved you!?

The Tomura Shigaraki wasted his precious breath on someone weird like you?! Kicking your feet you squeal and hold the note to your chest. You blush as you look up to the pro heroes surrounding you.

"What is it Y/n? A love letter? "

The pro heroes start to laugh as you giggle.

"No.. Its just... "

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Shigaraki truly does love me!.."

Notes: OKAYY so I did change some pieces here and there uhh sorry if there’s still mistakes I’m fucking blind. Hope you enjoyed!

[igotanidea]

Babysitting: Dick Grayson x fem!reader

A/N: there's an easter egg in this story. Let me know if you get it :D

(testing some fandoms vigilance here) :D

"Me and Kori got some business to take care of."

That freaking sentence!

Of course he and Kori had business to take care of together. Not that he was my boyfriend. not that I was the one who was always left behind with Rachel, Gar and now also Conner and Tim.

Jealous? Of course I wasn't jealous.

Not even a little. I loved those kids.

But who the hell was I in this relationship, a babysitter?!

***

Let me put it straight: I am not hero. I have zero fighting skills (maybe except my wit. quoting someone I knew: sarcasm is my only defense) and I could not hurt a fly, let alone another human. But. I am smart. I am intelligent and I was determined enough to do something more with my life and became a lawyer.  Pretty unusual career for someone who was born and raised in Gotham (even If I moved out of this hell hole after graduation).  And yet, I made it. Feeling like I was doing something right, standing up for people, defending them. 

Well.

One day someone decided to put my thinking and beliefs to the test.

“Counsellor. You have a visitor.” Our new paralegal was kicking her heels nervously in front of my office.

“Ok, Amy, first of all calm down. That’s right. Deep breaths. Unless it’s Joker who came to visit me, I don’t see any reason for you to be so flustered. “ I raised an eyebrow at the girl, who all of a sudden turned red like a beetroot. “Amy?”

“I’m sorry, counsellor…..”

“How many times, do I have to tell you, you don’t need to use that title when we’re alone? You’re like what, five years younger than me?” I playfully shook my head at her

“Sorry, I …..”

“Never mind, we’ll talk about it later” a little pat on her shoulder was enough to bring her back to reality “Now. Who is there to see me?”

“Detective Dick Grayson. Bludhaven police.” Ok, now I understood why Amy was so nervous. This guy was really good looking and for a twenty-year-old that must have been a sight. I was far more reserved. In my years as a trainee solicitor I had my fair share of handsome lawyers, detectives and other officials. One way or another all of them were the same – pretty. Pretty conceited. So at this point, at the age of 25 I was not impressed solely by a lovely face.

“Well, morning detective. How can I be of help?” I reached my hand out and he shook it firmly.

“I need some information about an on-going case of yours.”

“All right. As soon as you prove to me you can get the access to the confidential records I can’t see any reason to deny it.” I shrugged and lead him into my office.

And that was how it started. One case somehow lead to another, and another and another. He might have thought he had me cornered, but I was a lawyer. My job was to see patterns and predict the outcomes of actions and behaviors. I had him figured sooner than he knew and before he realized I got him right when I wanted him when he confessed to switching out cases just to have a chance to work with me. And then, some well chosen words, two or three dates, some more or less heated kissed and we were a couple. Oh, how I loved this boy! Like crazy. And he was very eager to use that against me. 

“Detective Grayson? How can I be of help to you today?” I asked with my most professional voice noticing him standing at the entrance to my office. “And how long have you been standing there?” I smirked at him.

“Long enough” he pouted “you are just glowing when you’re working you know that? You have that irresistible spark in your eyes….” he closed the door coming closer to me and crouching on the desk eyeing me carefully.

“I’m sorry, how exactly did you get here?” I tilted my head in confusion.

“You know, Amy has a soft spot for me.” He put on his most charming smile.

“Yeah I’m aware of that. Clear sign I need to hire better security.”

“Is that so?” he grabbed me so I had to raise from the chair and stand between his legs.

“I’m busy, Dick.” I  objected pointing towards the pile of documents.

“Mhm. I bet you are” his hands was now on my waist, pulling me closer, his face inches away from mine “I am too. Extremely busy….” He whispered and leaned in, closing the distance completely. I hated him. He had the audacity to show up in my office, uninvited, in the middle of the day, with all his charm and distract me from my duties. He was reckless, irresponsible and childish. And a hell of a good kisser. Just a touch of his lips on mine made me want more as I let him caress my face and my back. Only for a second though, as my rational thinking made me  pull away and smirk at his disappointed expression.

“Oh, come on, Dickie. Don’t be a child….” I ruffled his hair and sat back down “Now, shoo. I really have a lot of work to do and if you want me back home tonight…..”

“Believe me, I have a whole plan for tonigh.” His eyes turned darker with lust as he said it.

“Can’t wait then. Hope you won’t disappoint me, detective.”

***

I came home late. Really late. Absolutely shagged, hoping my boyfriend would be there to ease my stress and anxiety with just his presence, but in fact I was about to be disappointed. The lights were off, the apartment cold and empty. No matter how sad it was for me I was a bit used to him working up late. He was a detective after all. Maybe he was at some undercover operation at the moment. Calling him was not an option since it may put him in danger, so trying to shake the emotions of the day by myself I just got ready to bed and before I realized I was dozing off.

I had no idea what hour it was, but at some point in the night I was woken by the squeak of the bed on the other side and a pair of arms sneaking around me. Dick was back safe.

“Hi.” I muttered, recognizing those hands and smell and shifting my position to get closer to him, resting my head on his chest.

“Hi baby” he whispered back, kissing my forehead and running a hand through my hair.

“Work?”

“You have no idea.” He sighed deeply and I caressed his side gently, trying to make him relax, but it didn’t bring the effect I wanted.

“Are you all right?” I was now totally awake, propping myself on the elbow to look straight into those beautiful blue eyes of his “are you hurt?” concern in my voice was so audible that a flash of pain crossed his face.

“I'm fine. I’m sorry I made you worried. And sorry I woke you.”

“Don’t ever be sorry. Honestly, I could never have a good sleep knowing you are out. Remind me why I agreed to have a detective boyfriend?“ I smirked but he was not in a mood for verbal teasing.

“I love you” he whispered closing his eyes, hiding everything there was inside, all the emotions kept under lock and key.

“Dick?” now I was serious too.

“Yes?” he opened them again and looked straight at me.

“You can tell me everything. There’s no need to hide. Whatever you did or whatever happened I have my ways to get you out of trouble.”

“I know. I know. I just love you so fucking much. I… I just need you next to me now, all right? Please?”

„That I can do” I laid back down, hugging him tightly, breathing him in, but at this very moment I knew something was off. We both held to each other, but it was more desperate than loving. More “I have a secret, I can’t tell you and it's killing me” than “I want to share my secret with you.”

***

I was spending another sleepless night alone just tossing and turning in the bed. Last three days was a disaster. At first glance nothing changed between me and Dick but under the surface …. Tormented by my own thoughts, I was truly thankful when my  work phone broke the silence of the night.

“Y/L/N speaking” my voice was still hoarse, but it didn't stop me from using official tone.

“We need you here, counsellor. It’s an emergency and it requires your immediate attention.”

“On my way. Where exactly is here?”

***

Holy shit! The place was a disaster! Blood, massacred bodies, about ten injured people and two destroyed buildings. And one person accused of it all on the run.

“How could you let him escape!?” I was about to tear my hair out, but there was no time as I had to deal with the witnesses and potential accomplices taken to custody. Those who apparently were aware of their civil rights and refused to say anything without lawyer present. And Bludhaven police called me to be this lawyer. Fine, after all I had nothing else to do. “You know what, don’t answer that, just… do your freaking job and find the gangster boss who….”

Before I could even finish the sentence, said  boss fell right in front of me.

“What the….?” I muttered looking up noticing the characteristic cape. The colors were a blur but everyone knew it was Robin. I sighed deeply and rubbed my forehead. Whoever was behind that mask I should have hated him, given how many laws he was breaking on a daily basis. The truth was, however, he was making my job slightly easier. And for that, ironically, I was thankful.

***

It took me another three days after which everything dawned on me. Dick was visiting my office every day, trying to get to know what I was working on and even when I refused to give away professional secrets, I knew he gathered some information. And then, miraculously, during night, all my perpetrators and criminals were brought to  police station by no one other than Robin. Of course he himself never showed up. I would have to be blind, deaf and stupid not to see the connection.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked as soon as he stepped through my office again “and don’t give me that I don’t know what you’re talking about look. Let’s talk seriously, all right?”

“All right." he closed the door making sure it was shut tight and took a step towards me scratching his head "I’m sorry. I was worried that if you find out….”

“No.” I interrupted him.

“Sorry?” his surprised look made me use all the strength to hold back a laugh. He looked like a wigged kid.

“You don’t get to think so little of me. Did you really think I would leave? Or worse – was it the classic I was scared someone would hurt you bullshit? Dick, god damn it! I'm a lawyer. Do you have any idea how many times I got death threats? And here I am! Still alive and breathing! "

“I’m sorry.” He repeated.

“I’m also pretty case-hardened with keeping secrets, so I would never give yours away.”

“I know and….” He looked down, embarrassed and defeated under the weight of my arguments.

“I got a simple conclusion here: you are an idiot. Foolish, egoistic, inane….”

“Ok, that’s enough….” He stood up abruptly, making me shut up by kissing me, pulling me close so all my mind would get blurry and distracted by his toned chest, muscles and the way he was holding me, like his (or mine) life depended on it.

“Nice try, Grayson” I said pulling away too quickly for him to enjoy being in control of the situation.

“Please, don’t leave me. I can’t lose you.”

“You’re only proving my point here.  I'm not going anywhere. But no more keeping me in the dark, all right? I told you once - I can keep you out of trouble, not the other way round. After all, you are a wanted vigilante.”

“Whatever you say” he pulled me in a kiss again and this time I let him. But still, he was about to apologize properly when we were alone.

***

From then on, everything went quick. Rachel, Gar, Kori. Titans. San Francisco. Gotham again (meeting Batman was a bit weird, but enjoyable experience), Dick dying and coming back to life (I almost killed him for that when he magically resurected). Conner, Tim. Wild ride. Wild. Oh, and somewhere in the meantime Dick ditched Robin in favor of Nightwing. Well, he looked hot in this black and blue outfit and I couldn't...... back to the point!

But I didn’t mind as long as Dick kept his promise of not keeping me away. At least for as long as in his own words it started to get really dangerous. When he reopened the Titans tower, training Gar, Rachel and Jason, I was there, watching over them, helping them crack cases and even joining on the field. I felt like a part of a team. But slowly, especially after Jason left (from the time perpective I think he was the only one to ever understood how it felt like to be cut off) my role was more like a caregiver. I was there to take care of the wounds, to throw a joke or defuse tension. Of course, I was still giving some advice, some tricks on how to play bad guys psychologically etc. but I knew I was being omitted. Dick was more distant, more tensed and more reserved than before, not that I blamed him. But I missed him. I accepted his vigilante lifestile, never complaining, but I wanted to feel like he still needed me to be his. His girlfriend, equal to him (but maybe smarter) and not someone to look after a bunch of kids (who I loved, but still).

Me and Kori has some business to take care of.

Right.

In a while he was always doing something with Kori. I liked her, truly, we were pretty good friends, but it was not right. I mean, I get that, she was a freaking fire princess, gifted with supernatural powers, all confident and fierce. All I had was logical thinking, connecting facts, fast reacting, resourcefullnes and imagination. It was more than enough to be a lawyer, but apparently not to be a part of the Titans team.

I wasn't jealous of Kori, really. I didn't envy her, I was just sad that all my good traits weren’t enough for Dick to consider me a valuable member of the team. Never letting me into real action anymore, never allowing me to train with the rest, even Tim, who wasn’t exactly skilled with his gear. Always working with Kori. And I knew confronting Dick about it would end up the same way as years ago. I can’t risk you getting hurt. I don’t want to see you in pain. I’m only focused on you when you are out in the open. Well, I understood his point of view, one way or another he was right, can’t deny that, but he could not possibly be there for me all the time. I had to be able to be more than just an easy to hurt one.

“You good?” oh, now he was realizing something was happening. Great job, Sherlock.

“No, I’m not” I always prided myself of being honest and direct in my communication with him.  Boys can be so oblivious at times.

“Do we have to talk about it?” He looked at me carefully, his eyes begging me to postpone this conversation since he absolutely had to go investigate.

“Yes.” I nodded “Later. Now go.”

“Thank you.” He sighed and kissed my temple lovingly. I missed that.

“Go deal with that business of yours and come back to me. In one piece.”

“Promise.”

"Take care of him, ok?" I send Kori a sad look and she just nodded understanding everything he couldn't.

***

“Hey, brief, are you ok?” Conner used the nickname steming from the times I forgot knocking me out of my trance. Eventually, I ended up back at Star Labs with Conner and Tim, watching them fight against each other. Or rather Conner standing in place and taking poorly aimed Tim’s punches without flinching in the slightest.

“Take a guess.” I muttered “you should aim a bit lower, Tim”

“What?” the newly-appointed Robin looked at me confused.

“Lower” I emphasized “Conner may be superboy, but he’s still half human. And humans have weak points, so aim lower.”

Tim shrugged in a whatever  manner, but stuck to my advice and to both, his and Conner’s surprise the latter hissed in pain.

“What the…..?” Superboy gasped turning his gaze on me. So did Tim and Bernard.

“Do you want to tell us something, Y/N?” the scientist asked “are you hiding some supertalents?”

“Just observational skills. Mixed with experience in medical records during my lawyer times.”

“That is interesting. You see anything else to use against Conner?”

“Wait. What? Use against me? I did not sign up for this!” Conner protested watching as my eyes twinkled in excitement. Now, I had my chance to prove to them I was more than met the eye.

***

“What is going on here?!”

“Oh, hey, Dick, your back. How was your business?” I brushed the sweat from my forehead and smiled at him. I couldn’t remember last time I was so happy and fulfilled. For the last two hours I was sparring with the boys under Bernard’s watchful gaze. It was exhilarating. “She’s the business I suppose.”

“Not voluntarily.” The pink-haired girl smirked “so you’re the girlfriend he was worried about on the way here?”

“I was not worried…..”

“I’m sorry about him. He can be …. Intense…” I cut Dick off. "I'm Y/n?"

“Tell me about it” she rolled her eyes “I’m Jinx.”

“The witch? Can you show me any spell to …..”

“All right. Y/n, I think we need to have that talk now.” my boyfriend, if that was still the case grabbed my hand and started dragging me away.

“It was nice to meet you, Jinx. I’ll catch you up later!” I managed to say in her direction before Dick picked me up and threw me over his shoulder still walking away. "Put me down, now!"

***

“What were you doing there?”

“It turns out, I'm pretty good at finding opponents weakness and turning it against them”

“Tim being the opponent?” Dick laughed

“Conner, in fact. And don;t be condescending.”

“What?!”

“Mhm. Did you know that he has a soft spot just right under his belly button? I might have bruised him with the impact I put there.”

“You did what?”

“Yeah. So many years of wasted potential." I blew a raspberry "And that’s because of someone who has been treating me like a babysitter for the past couple weeks.”

“You mean me? I never…..” I cleared my throat suggestively and it made him hesitate “ok, maybe I did. But you never said a word!”

“Because I knew it would lead to fighting with you. And despite everything I hate seeing you lose those arguments. Come on, you always surrender in verbal sparring.”

“Y/N….”

“It’s always you and Kori going everywhere together, dealing with stuff together, cracking cases together. I felt like I wasn't needed anymore. Apart from watching over kids.”

“Because they trust you. You are a role model for them.”

“One of the role models, Dick. Just one. And that’s nice. I just want you to realize I am so much more than just a bystander.”

“I don’t…..”

“Blah, blah, blah. I know all your arguments inside and out. Hurt, pain, loss… Please."I rolled my eyes at him "I’m good, all right? I want to learn to fight.”

“Are you jealous of Kori? There’s no need.”

“You idiot” I smacked his head. Lightly but he still hissed and looked at me with hurted expression. “You don’t get a word I'm saying! I am not jealous of her. I'm furious beacuse of you treating me different than anyone else!"

“Because you are the one I love!”

“I love you too." I said, more sofly, more gently and locked my hands on his neck, playing with the hair on his nape. That little gesture always made him relax and this time was no different as he hummed in pleasure "but I never told you to stop fighting, did I?"

"No...." he leaned into my touch so just to tease him I withdrew my hands. "Please, don't stop" soft, almost inaudible whisper got me melting "I missed that....."

"So, you agree with me that you've been pushing me away."

"I never said that and ....." I kissed him before he said anything else. Oh, the way it turned him on instantly.... Out of instinct his hands found their place on my waist holding onto me, caressing my skin, bringing me closer. Clearly he did miss me. I almost gave up, so lost in his touch, his warmth, wanting more and more and ......

"So, you agree with me....." I pulled away, not letting him get away with answer this easily.

"Yes, I fucking agree with everything you are saying." He rested his forehead on mine. "I'm sorry. I never meant to push you away. Never meant to make you feel like you didn't belong. I don't know what I would do without you."

"Hm, I know" I hummed "you would be absolutely lost. And probably dead. More than once."

"Mhm" he muttered. "Please I need you. You are like the only stable thing in my life...."

"I'm always here, Dick" I hugged him tighly, knowing well enough he was on the verge of breaking from the last weeks' stress and pressure and in desperate need of comfort and warm embrace "I'm always here. But I don't want to be a liability, ok? Or a housemother."

"Ok....." he held me tighter, not ready to let go.

"Let me train. I won't go against you, but please...." I kissed his temple, not to make him break, but just to assure him I was going to be fine. That we were going to be fine.

"Ok....." he chuntered "I'm tired....."

"I know, Dickie, I know. But you are not alone in this mess, babe. You are not alone."

Guess I was babysitting again. but this time, out of my own volition, and the fact that I had a choice in the matter made me feel good. After all, he was my baby.

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[qiutls]

TNGDH 019

Blink. Blink.

Only the blue system window shined in the empty black space. I finally came to my senses and reached for the system window with a sigh.

[ (*Д>゜<)o ]

Hey, hey. Don't cry. You've already seen me die once, this is just whatever.

To be honest, I thought since I died once, this would be child's play, but it's not easy to die twice. When I felt the pressure of the falling chandelier, I thought I'd rather bite my tongue and faint. In the end it seems like I really fainted.

I opened my mouth to ask the system, slowly touching the blue window. 

"I'm still unconscious right?"

[ Shall I turn off "Summon"? ≧ ﹏ ≦ ]

"No, don't release the skill now, just restore my consciousness for a bit."

If you lift it now and we're still at the banquet, or if there's people around me, it's gonna be a problem.

Above all, Kyle already thinks I'm suspicious, if I disappear in front of him again, who knows what will happen. It's going to be hard to make excuses.

[ Restoring consciousness! ]

[ 10... ]

[ 9... ]

[ ... ]

Why are you counting down?

I stared blankly at the system window slowly filling up with numbers.

'H-hey, don't tell me?'

[ 1... ]

The system window and black space disappeared in an instant and I was filled with pain once again. I gasped as if I had just been pulled out of water. I bit my lip, in order to swallow the scream that was rising out from my throat.

"Ugh!"

This is crazy. How is someone supposed to survive this. It hurts so much. I frantically curled my trembling body. My vision was blurry, and my back felt hot after being scraped by the chandelier. 

I tightened my grip on my collar and looked around. First of all, it seems like I was all alone, and the location seemed to be the study! Maybe Kyle brought me here, anyways it's a relief...

"Hey! System! Release now! Release the skill! Please."

I cried out in a desperate voice. When I first died, it was so sudden and quick and I didn't feel any pain, but this time was no joke. There was a reason the system was counting down; it was time to get ready for the pain.

White flashed around my body once more, like the chandelier's light earlier, and then when I opened my eyes, I was back in the hamster house.

― Squeak! [ Ack! ]

My body started slipping and rolled down the slide.

System, can you please position me properly next time?

 [ (；′⌒`) ]

That's right, you must be anxious too.

I sighed deeply and lay on the sawdust. My body and mind kept tingling. Well, the incident was prevented somehow. It all worked out in the end. But did my small body really block that big chandelier? That's ridiculous.

I only survived because that was a body I "Summoned." Maybe I made that decision because I knew I wasn't sacrificing my real body. Though it's true that my body moved before I could think.

'Kyle must've been very surprised.'

I turned and lay on my back. I got off the slide and tried to touch my back that was hit, but my arm couldn't reach it. I tried to touch it with my other hand but to no avail, I could only touch a void space before I put it down.

I piled the sawdust thickly in front of the house and sat on it, watching the event unfold.

Several doctors flooded into the study, only to find a patient missing, with just the bloody clothes left behind. All of them were quite shocked at the scene.

'That's understandable.'

The grand duke himself urgently ordered for them to check up on patient but he disappeared.

"W-where did he go?" "Search everywhere!"

The doctors talked amongst themselves, and started to search the study, but they couldn't find a soul.

No but why are you searching under the sofa and under the desk? You're trying to find a patient, not an assassin, do you think a patient would be able to crawl under the desk?

Soon, heavy footsteps started banging and the door of the study burst open. The man whose strides were quick and hasty stopped in front of the sofa. He seemed to clench his fist and called out to the attendant outside with an angry voice.

"Search the castle, he couldn't have gone far."

Excuse me, grand duke, you sound so much like a villain right now, what's with that voice.

The attendant quickly ordered the guards to move and search for the young man, while Kyle held his forehead and sat down.

That image burned through my eyes. If he's gone, then he's gone, why do you care so much. I'll return when I need to save you anyways. It's all for the miracle value.

'So, don't be too affectionate. Whether I'm a hamster or a human.'

I embraced the macadamia like a cushion, watching Kyle pick up the clothes I left behind. The white tailcoat turned dark red that you couldn't have guessed its original color. The back was completely torn and bloody, it seems like it won't come off easily even when washed. Too bad, that outfit seemed expensive.

"I wish you never accepted this flower."

Kyled murmured holding my clothes. The flower in the front pocket, was originally a flower with red petals, but due to the accident even the leaves turned red, and the petals were torn.

"Then we, no you, wouldn't have to dance."

His voice was full of guilt.

Don't say that it was going to happen whether you gave it to me or not. I couldn't stop Belial from going to the banquet, so I had to intervene myself. It's purely my choice and purely my fault, so don't.

'Well, I can't do anything about it now.'

I'm sorry, your hamster has a big liver...

*liver = courage, just in case you forgot*

*

The noisy grand banquet still ended quite successfully. I'm not quite sure how Kyle managed it, but once he left me in the study and came back to the banquet, it seems that he was able to calm the protests and solved the situation well.

Some royal nobles were stirring up trouble that the prince was heavily injured, however it seems Kyle was able to handle the situation but sharing the fact that the chandelier in question was given by the imperial castle. Adding to that fact, the budget the North receives is less than half of what the imperial family gets, so there was no way that the North would've been able to buy such an intricate chandelier.

Not to mention, though a big deal almost happened to Belial, I, a Northerner, saved his life and prevented things from becoming too ugly. In any case, this incident was solved.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

Sen glanced at me with a worried look and checked carefully from head to toe.

"I'm fine~"

I said while waving to distract Sen from the issue. She's already asked three times this morning.

Of course, this body is not fine, but it seems like the system used some stuff to mend it, so it no longer felt that much painful. Though, if anyone were to hit my back, I think I'd jump to the ceiling from surprise and pain.

I chewed on the maple pecan pie Sen brought me. The sweet and savory taste managed to comfort the hidden wound a lot.

"...Yesterday, I went to Prince Belial's quarters."

I almost spat out the pie at her declaration. I looked at her with my eyes wide open.

"Huh? Why?"

"You probably didn't see it, but His Highness protected me at that moment and was cut by glass debris. And well, you know everyone was out of their minds yesterday, and His Highness Kyle even mobilized the guards to look for you. There was no one to attend to his wounds so I..."

She said, and then looked at me suspiciously once more.

Don't look at me like that, I had a reason, okay?

"Anyways, he wasn't seriously injured... But he wouldn't have been hurt if he did not protect me."

I looked at her who strangely became depressed, so I said casually while finishing up the pie,

"He's a man who will be king of this country someday, it would be bad if he's someone who abandons his people."

"What's that word they use again, pride?"

I scratched my nose awkwardly, I needed to be careful of using the correct terms. 

"But, you know..."

Sen said gloomily, I waited for her in silence to finish ehr sentence. But I feel like I could read her mind, Sen's goal was revenge, now that she's closer to Belial, it's much easier to find an opportunity to carry out her wishes.

In order to achieve her goal, it seems like she needs to go to Imperial City. In the original novel < The heart of Winter > was set in the Imperial City where Sen was a maid in the Imperial Palace.

However, right now Sen is living in the North, so it's not easy to go to the Imperial City.

She needs power, whether it's to arrive at her destination, or to exact her revenge.

"What's wrong, tell me."

"...His Highness asked me to be a maid at the Imperial Palace."

Well, that's Belial's decision. You're a maid who knows a lot about the North, and is the one Kyle showed interest in, I'm not quite sure if Belial asked you to go with him because of affection or because he wants victory over Kyle.

There's no way a man like him, doesn't at least think like that. But it doesn't matter what his intentions are, since to Sen, it is much more important to get to Imperial City and to be able to have the prince as his backer.

"I think that's great!"

"...I know"

Sen agreed but she didn't look happy. It seems her situation is much more complicated than I thought. Was it that difficult to leave even though this is one step closer to her goal? Maybe she's grown attached to the North?

"I just think sometimes..."

Sen whispered.

"It may not be that bad to live with my past covered up."

Revenge is like a quicksand, even if you have gotten your retribution, it won't be easy to let go of the grudge. The only thing that is constant is the feeling of emptiness. The moment you step in, it will sink slowly and endlessly.

Well, what do I know. Whenever something unfair happened to me, I was sick of it and wanted to take revenge. The world is not a good place for a child who lost his family to live all alone.

At least, I know this part of Sen's thoughts. I have no choice but to know.

"And yet..."

I was going to say something, but I closed my mouth at Sen's words.

I know, you yourself chose this kind of goal. As for me, I didn't want to put up with it, so I emptied my heart and avoided my feelings, but you wouldn't.

You're strong. You probably won't miss this chance, no matter how you feel about leaving the North.

I thought about it. Sen's fate as Serena, is something certain, whether someone transmigrated into her or not, it was something that wouldn't change.

"Make a choice you won't regret."

That was all I could say.

Then, Sen smiled at me, though she looked like she was about to cry.

t/n: so sorry for not updating for 4 days! i've been so busy with life, i'm hoping i could get back into translating more chapters soon since i also want to read the novel quickly QAQ 

[samptlay]

Could We Be High School Sweethearts? - Out on the Field

A/N: shh... wdym it's almost been three weeks???

How in the world can anyone work out in this weather? Maybe you should have been smarter when signing up for Athletics at a place where it’s always cold, there would never be a reason to stay inside. Even with your three workout jackets on, the cold seeps through them and you’re shivering.

The weather in Snezhnaya isn’t something you could easily get accustomed to. Of course, it’s only the normal human natural response when put into a new environment. But of course, he would want to add to your suffering rather than sparring it. 

As your class headed outside the track, Ajax somehow slipped behind you, silently watching how your body turned pale. He can’t help but tease you for it.

“Aw, can’t handle the cold? Believe it or not, today’s one of our warmer days. I’m scared to see how you’d do when winter actually hits.” So this was barely scratching the surface. That’s just amazing, isn’t it? Is it too late to fly back to Liyue? You’ve already seen three different individuals grab icicles from who knows where before starting to munch on them, with no one else batting an eye.

Yeah, maybe homeschooling isn’t as bad as you thought.

With a groan, you turn around and face the redhead and Ajax could tell you weren’t particularly happy with his comment. You could see the smirk on his face grow ever so slightly at the sight of your reaction and it only ticked you off further. 

“I- I don’t understand the people who can swim in this weather.  Also, no normal human should be able to survive in this climate.” You stutter out, and surely the whole world could hear the clattering of your teeth. Your body was not built for this.

“You’ll get used to it. But if it makes you feel better, I’m sure it’ll take me a while to adapt to Liyue once I go there… eventually.” That was some new information to your ears. Well to be honest you didn’t know much about this guy in the first place, so while everyone was lining up on the track, you got behind him and started your interrogation.

“Why would you ever go to Liyue?” The question wasn’t meant to sound harsh, it was formed by your genuine curiosity. You could see something change in his eyes, and it’s only then that you realize that he has no spark inside them.

Maybe you’ll ask about that later if they ever get closer.

“I’m going to be a Fatui Harbinger. I’m going to travel across Teyvat and see every nation, eat all their food, and bring back souvenirs for my siblings. So a little bit after I graduate, I'll be out of here and across the world. There’s more, but you need to learn that information.”

The line moves up when the coach calls out for the next row to go and Childe looks down at you to gauge your reaction to which you look back up at him blankly, the only sign that you heard him is your singular eyebrow raised.

“That’s- a nice dream to have. But… You realize that you’d have to be crazy strong and master so many skills to be able to merely get recognized by the Tsurista?” Now it's Childe’s turn to look confused. His eyebrows furrow, and he shapes his mouth in a way that looks like he just tasted something bad before his face suddenly goes blank again, with a slow smirk forming on his lips.

Right. Everyone on campus is aware of his skill, all except you. Well obviously you’re new so it’s only natural, but that doesn’t mean he’ll fight like he always does at the next monthly Sparring Competition, no he’d do the best he can. Ajax’s sure to knock all the wind out of your lungs the moment you see him against his opponent. But for now, he’ll just let you believe he’s an obnoxious rich kid who doesn’t know what he’s doing.

“Oh come on! Don’t go ahead and crush all my dreams like that with a reality check.” He winces, clutching his stomach as if he’s been hurt, but you both notice he’s next in line to run and he gets in his stance. You roll your eyes and watch as all the other kids follow his motions. “Aww, was that too harsh? Don’t worry, I’m sure you could be a Harbinger’s assistant if anythi-”

As soon as the couch blows the whistle, he leaves everyone behind in the dust. Well, snow in this case, even if there wasn’t lots of it on the athletics field. He was fast and flexible, you had to admit. Sprinting down the track with everyone cheering and clapping, girls practically squealing and you swore you saw him win at one. The wind blew through the strands of his messy hair perfectly and he had finished running the whole thing in under a minute.

In the cold. Shit, he’s good.

You hadn’t realized your jaw was dropped until he stopped running right in front of you, raised his hand to your face, and pushed your chin upwards, causing your cheeks to flush a bit. “Impressed, girly?” Childe suspected you as the Tsundere type, so he was taken off guard when a slight smile came onto your lips.

“I really have to say, I underestimated you. Good job, Ajax.” Huh. He didn’t expect to be getting praised if anything. He thought you would roll your eyes and sarcastically clap for him, not this. Childe still had his finger on your chin, and it's then that he actually took the time to look at you. You were… pretty. And your eyes stood out in the winter compared to all the white around, unlike his dull, soul-threatening ones. Then yours blink. Repeatedly. It’s only then he realizes that he’s so close to you, holding up your chin, and around a crowd. Childe quickly steps back and clears his throat.

“S-Sorry I was just-” “Newby you’re up!” The coach calls, and you quickly turn around, thankful for an excuse to get away. Getting away is something you want more than anything right now since no one had ever expressed interest like he did just now. So while everyone else in your row was getting into their position, you were only thinking of being done, finished and back inside a warm, toasty classroom.

Childe guesses that’s exactly what you were thinking because you were gone in a flash., leaving everyone bewildered.

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kpop tarot quick questions - 2nd edition

; skz hyunjin and enhypen ni-ki, enhypen group dynamic, itzy ryujin and lia, enhypen sunghoon and ni-ki, enhypen jake and jay

hyunjin and ni-ki's perception of each other

2 of wands, the sun, judgement, 3 of wands + the empress, 4 of cups, page of wands

hyunjin thinks ni-ki is someone with a lot of potential, someone who has the talent to back up his success. hyunjin thinks of ni-ki as someone who shines brightly and attracts attention, especially when ni-ki is in his zone, dancing. he thinks ni-ki is mature and more sensible than he'd expect of someone of his age. he believes ni-ki will continue to grow in skills and talent as well as success, at a quick pace. ni-ki thinks that hyunjin is creative, feminine and supportive he also thinks that hyunjin is someone who gets lost in his head sometimes despite his success, someone who daydreams a lot because he gets tired easily. he also recognises that hyunjin's charisma is a big factor to his success but also sees hyunjin as someone immaature at times. ni-ki is aware that hyunjin has a lot of people who dislike him as well as people who like him.

enhypen's group dynamic

the chariot, 5 of coins, the magician reversed, 6 of wands, queen of swords

right now, they're working at full speed for sure - the group are so determined to be successful. however ,there might be someone or some people who's feeling left out of the group, like they're kinda being excluded while also watching everyone else get closer. it could be perhaps due to opportunities/financial stuff. there might be a lack of communication right now. maybe someone has developed an ego so they're being quite harsh with their words right now. the lack of communication might be that nobody has communicated how they feel, in fear of disrupting the group's focus on work.

did ryujin and lia date each other

the emperor reversed, the tower reversed

no, there are no emotional feelings for a romantic relationship to build. even if there was, they wouldn't act on it as it would effect on itzy and itzy's dynamic.

sunghoon and ni-ki bond

page of pentacles, the hanged man, 2 of swords

they're not that close, they are still getting to know each other better - i think time will bring them closer but for now, there's no rush for them to become besties. there's a mutual curiousity and want to get along better though and i can tell they both admire each other very much. i keep hearing from ni-ki: "sunghoon is so handsome, his face is crazy..." and sunghoon is like: "yeah i told you, he's so talented, i feel so proud" haha :) i think they can bond really well through shopping for clothes, talking about their preferences etc, and also giving advice to each other about career/financial stuff. i think they have different approaches to life in general but share the common goal that enhypen should be successful so they both have put aside their differences for the group's future.

how jake and jay see each other

9 of wands reversed, 6 of coins, 7 of wands, the devil, ace of swords + 4 of coins, death, knight of cups

jake thinks jay is someone who exhausts himself by always looking after others more than he should. he thinks jay prone to sticking to his own perspective about work and gets obsessed with how he wants to do things. however, jake likes jay's honesty and communication skills. jay thinks that jake is someone who struggles to let go of romantic relationships like exes but also "moves on" quickly and hits it off with new people easily. he thinks jake is someone who is in love with love, always searching for someone to be his other half and never fully taking time to be alone...

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[empressyu123]

The love you give

it’s you… (part 2)

Chouji: Hello you unpolished gem

Speechless, Ego continues to stare blankly in shock

Ego: it’s you… it’s really you, Ai.

Chouji: also! *Smiling with his eyes closed* i’d rather you called me Chouji instead. at least for now~

as Chouji talked Isagi stood on the sidelines, as he watched which he couldn’t help but think-

Isagi: ? (what is this kdrama moment i’m seeing?)

Anri: *whispering* hey isagi?

Isagi turns to meet Anri’s eyes

Anri: Is your brother really the Ai Chouji?

Isagi: yea?

Anri: as in the man who single handily took down teams of skilled players using minimum effort? the legendary Prideful Empress?!

Isagi: *smiles confidently* yep that’s the one

 

Ego: I-

Chouji: so?~

there was a pause, Ego then turned his head to look at the two bystanders who flinched at the jester.

Ego: Anri, Isagi get out for a bit.

Anri: Wait-

Ego: i’ll forgive you both just get out.

Anri: we’ll be in the staff lounge.

Without question Anri escorts the young striker out but before they could leave, Isagi looks to Chouji and Ego which is when he met his brother’s gaze.

Isagi: …

then receiving all the information he needed, he then proceeds to walk out the door, the door then closed behind them.

after they were out of the room Chouji turns to Ego smiling but now with change in his attitude,

Chouji: well then,

Ego breaths in

Chouji: shall we start discussing then?

 

 Once Isagi and Anri were outside they both let out a breath which they’ve held for too long.

Trying to lighten the mood Anri speaks up,

Anri: shall we go then?

as they walked in silence Isagi asked Anri

Isagi you think my brother is going to be okay?

Anri: considering how Ego acted… maybe…

Anri then decided to start asking about his brother since this still was all new to her,

Anri: so your brother… seemed to know Ego quite well,

Isagi: yea, he does… didn’t expect him to actually know him at all…

Anri: he never told you?

Isagi: i don’t think he even knew he was here

Anri: oh really, you never told him?

Isagi: welllll- i did, like half an hour ago…

Anri: …?

Isagi: I didn’t want to bother him with all the details, besides he’s quite busy most of the time, do get me wrong he’s an amazing brother, he makes the time to talk and spend time with me and everything it’s just my fault for never telling him about it but i also guess we ever got to a right moment to discuss about it?

Anri: if you don’t mind me asking, what does he work as?

Isagi: he, works at as a teacher,

Anri: oh? what subject?

As they continued to discuss a thought popped in. Anri decides to be brave and shoots the question that had been running in her mind

Anri: so, Isagi, i was just wondering…

Isagi: ?

Anri: You told us that Chouji was your eldest brother, if you don’t mind me asking how many siblings do you have?

Isagi: 3 brothers 3 sisters,

Anri: SIX SIBLINGS?!

isagi laughs slightly yea, crazy huh?

Anri: why does it not say on your data base, why isn’t there anything about your siblings?

Isagi: oh, that’s because we don’t live together and we weren’t all adopted by the same people,

Anri: ah, (wait. Adopted?)… you’re adopted?

Isagi: yea?

Anri: …(how do you say this so casually?!)

as they continued to walk and chat about his family they finally had reached the room and then proceeded to open the door and out flung a person

“Isagi!”

Isagi heard the voices of 2 and was soon jumped on by a familiar figure.

Isagi: Bachira, Otoya!? what are you doing here?-

Bachira: Iiiisaaagiiii! that roach won’t leave us alone!!!

the bee haired boy pointed at the tanned blonde with pink tips who was smiling sinisterly at them

Shidou: you’re really hurting my feelings there wasp… hi blueberry!

Isgai: … Shidou?

Otoya: Isagi please do something!!!

Anri: ummm?

Isagi: hahaha… (Aniki, please hurry the fuck up)

 

with Ego and Chouji, they were having a staring contest, so far Ego was winning.

It went on for at least 10 more minutes before Chouji spoke up and broke the silence,

Chouji: well then, what should we start with?

Ego could only stare at his old friend as he continued on

Chouji: my relations to our dearest hero isagi yoichi, where i’ve been all these years, or could it be?

he walks up to him and stroked his chin, staring at him with his heterochromia eyes, smiling

Chouji: the reason i left you?

Ego remained silent, which causes Chouji to tilt his head to the side and hums

Ego: would, you want tea or water?

Chouji: … eh?

 

next thing Chouji knew he was sitting facing Ego having tea,

Ego: have you been doing okay lately?

Chouji: i’ve… been better?

Ego: oh good… I was worried, are you and Isagi Yoichi going anywhere after this?

Chouji: well we’re going to go to my place for a bit, you know the little house further down the mountain?

Ego: yea i haven’t forgotten (how could I?)

Chouji took a sip of his tea, buying time for a minute to say something,

Chouji: …it’s amazing how much you’ve changed,

Ego: yea well i have you to thank for that,

Chouji brows raised in confusion as

Ego had flashbacks to when they were 17 again, how even though Chouji was a maniac on the field, off the field he was like a completely different person, a person who was kind, thoughtful and patient, almost saintly, Ego would say that Isagi Yoichi, if not for his left eye, was the spitting image of him when he was younger.

When Ego bullied in front of Chouji for the first time, after someone insulted Ego for being a loner (not knowing he was friends with Chouji).

Well… let’s just say he never came to harm him again in any shape or form,

it didn’t stop there, like the times when some got his order wrong on purpose, Chouji would walk up to the counter then slammed the table, smiling menacingly saying

“he said no fucking pickles.”

or

“you got his order wrong”

because he was to scared to do so,

the proudest moments he remembered were when he finally got the courage to stand up and actually insult his bully after he made fun of Chouji behind his back and then the next day-

Ego: do you remember that guy that would make fun of me during first period?

Chouji: hmm? oh! i remember, yea how that guy asked you to just jump off a bridge, then you said-

Ego: “better idea, how about i climb up your ego and jump to your IQ?”

Chouji: *smiling happily* i was so proud of you,

they both chuckled,

Ego: I remember how we accidentally set fire to the teachers desk, you asked if i was sure this is a good idea? and i said

Chouji: *smiling* “Don’t worry it’ll be fine”it was not fine, we had to face so much lecturing and had pay for the desk, that desk was not cheap remember,

Ego: I know, I know,

they bursted out laughing,

they both remembered it all like it was just yesterday…

on or off the field, it was no different. It was Jinpachi and Chouji against anyone who stood in their way.

They hung out so much that people had called them “the JiJi’s”the guys who laughed at the opposite team and makes fun of their tactics.

Being the biggest threat to the opposing teams and the biggest troublemakers in college, but also being the most respected people in both worlds

It was most would consider perfect, 

but then again

“perfection doesn’t last forever”

Ego: *tired smile* i even took after your terrible habit of cussing at people

Chouji: hey! I told you i wasn’t going to be here every moment of your life and if you were gonna my friend, you were gonna have to learn to cuss a little.

paused.

Ego: (“I’m not going to be here every moment of your life…” that’s right he did say that…)

Then Ego thought to himself for a bit as if he was trying to find the right way to say it to him and it seemed that Chouji caught on as he had quirked his brow,

Chouji: (oh?) spit it out.

Ego: ?

Chouji: I know there’s something you wanna say so just say it dear,

Ego: … would you like to come tomorrow again?

Chouji: *his smile froze and his eyes widen* ?

Ego: well… it’s been a while and i would like us to catch up and it’s almost the end of the day so, would you come tomorrow again?

Chouji: … this was far from the reaction that i expected from you,

Ego: really?

Chouji: i was really expecting rage, bargaining, cries and even the silent treatment… I didn’t think you would still look at me, let alone speak to me again,

Ego: sorry to disappoint your expectations then, *sips his beverage*

Chouji: *muttering* you really have matured a lot,

Ego: *mood brightens* well- it’s all thanks to your let-

Chouji: *turns his gaze quickly towards the door* there’s someone coming,

there was a knock on the door and then suddenly a large figure walked in and then followed another, Ego quickly changed back to his usual stoic manner

Ego: Lavinho, Loki what do you want?

Loki hands over a tablet to Ego and then explains

Loki: just an update on the player’s data-

Lavinho: yooo do you have any alcohol here?

Loki could only sigh apologetically for Ego as the loud tanned man talked.

Ego: *annoyed* no. if that’s all you wanted then you could’ve gone to the staff lounge.

Lavinho: *now whining* but your area is closer, besides~ you have plenty of booze here!

Ego: get out. i have a guest here.

Ego gestures towards Chouji who smiles sweetly at them. The both couldn’t help but stare

Lavinho: (who is this beauty i see…?)

Loki: (he really does look unique… in a good way,)

Just as Ego was about to tell them to go again, Lavinho walks towards Chouji takes his hand he brings his it up to his face then drops a kiss on the back of it.

Lavinho: Oye, señor perfecto, ¿qué es algo bueno como tú en un lugar como este?

translation- hey mister perfect, what’s a fine thing like you doing in a place like this?

Ego slapped the had away then clicked his tough

Ego: don’t be so disrespectful of our guest here.

Lavinho: oh? *smirks* i thought i was!

Loki: not to be rude and interrupt but we can argue right now.

he takes out a case of translators, 

Loki: why are you talking to him when he doesn’t have the ear piece, he can’t understand you

Loki hands the translators to Chouji, which he takes politely but before he puts them in he turns to Lavinho,

Chouji: … *he’s eyes narrow and then smirks* I’m here for my brother, thanks for asking handsome

Ego, Loki & Lavinho: !

Lavinho: (oh? oh! it’s that guy from earlier!) h-

Ego: Chouji. you can’t just say stuff like that to strangers!

Loki: Oh, c'est toi ! Alors Isagi Yoichi, c'est ton frère? (oops i spoke in French)

translation- oh it’s you! so Isagi Yoichi’s you’re brother?

Chouji: that’s right, you saw me earlier in the monitors? my~ the security here is impressive!

Loki & Lavinho: !

Chouji: *laughs, then puts in the ear pieces* now then i think i’ve kept my dear brother waiting long enough, the young lady said that they’d be in the staff lounge right? *turns to Ego* if you don’t mind, where is that exactly?

Loki: we’re going there actually, I can take you there if you want,

Chouji: *smiling fondly* thank you dear, that’s very kind of you! no wonder Yoichi speaks so highly of you,

Loki: (oh? he talks about me…) he does?

Chouji: definitely~ … wanna hear the stories?

Loki: well… *smiles* if you’re offering,

Chouji: *laughs* well, for starters, he thinks you’re handsome,

Loki: *blushes and raises his brow* he thinks i’m handsome?

Chouji: particularly your eyes, he finds them pretty~

Loki: *a small smile forms on his face* … i see,

Lavinho: hey don’t leave me out of it! wait up, señor perfecto!

as soon as they walked off Ego took a moment to sigh tiredly and to twiddle with his neck tie when he immediately realised.

 

Ego: Fuck he didn’t answer my question!

 

back with Isagi,

Bachira and Otoya were hugging his arms hiding behind him like baby koalas.

Of course once they had calmed down a bit Isagi asked.

Isagi: so are you going to tell me why you’re here?

Shidou: I came cuz of Loki but got lost~

Anri: okay that Shidou… but what about you two?

Bachira: Well~ Lavinho was helping out with the party and wanted some help so we came and tagged along!

Lavinho: that’s a damn lie

Otoya & Bachira: !?

like magic, Lavinho walked in with Ego who looked far from pleased, a face that could kill anyone if it could.

Lavinho: I wanted to grab a beer and it just so happens that the way to the drinks area was near here, but since Ego’s office was closer i went there, these two voluntarily decided to come with me for some reason.

…

Anri: -so, why are you here?

Bachira: well! we, um well…

Otoya: Bachira wanted to see if Isagi had a girlfriend so we went to go see if it was true.

everyone: (… ah.)

Shidou ohhh~?

Bachira: *betrayed gasps as he lets go of isagi* NOT ONLY ARE YOU A SNITCH, YOU’RE A BITCH!

Otoya: *processes to rap his arms around Isagi and sticks his tough out* every man for himself.

as Bachira was about to make witty comeback when Ego cuts in

Ego: and you never thought to ask him instead?

there was quiet

Bachira & Otoya: … oh, ye-ah, (oops)

Ego: you’re here because you got impatient. isn’t it?

guilty~

Shidou: *laughs* wow! jealously doesn’t look good on you two!~

Bachira & Otoya *glares at Shidou*

Anri patted Isagi’s back empathetically as Isagi’s eye twitched when looking at the two, so done,

he just wanting to go spend time with his brother, was that really so hard?

Isagi: (will this crush phase end?)

me: not anytime soon,

Isagi: (feels like Gods doing this for his own entertainment…)

Me: oop! yea i did do that, teehee~

 

little did he realise that his beloved brother was standing at the sidelines with Loki having just arrived but managed to hear from “you we’re impatient” part.

Chouji: pfft-

muffling a giggle but failing miserably. Chouji quickly turned his head and covered his mouth and to turn away from this funny site.

Unfortunately, thanks to Isagi’s hearing, he notices and then turns to glare at him, ignoring Loki who was standing beside him.

Isagi: (don’t just laugh help me!)

Chouji: *coughs then regains his composure*

everyone turns to face the man

Chouji: nice to meet you! you must be Yoichi’s friends, my name is Chouji i’ve heard a lot about you guys~

Lavinho: Chouji? *he grins boyishly* quite fitting, you really live up to your name mariposa~

Ego: *grits* shut up Lavinho stop flirting with the guest.

Chouji who’s still looking at the two japanese players not noticing the bickering behind him

Chouji: are you alright?

The 3 looked at Chouji, not looking away and blinked twice.

Bachira: you’re not a girl.

Chouji smiled at him with wide eyes there was silence.

Chouji: eh?

Isagi: Bachira!

Otoya: still very pretty though, friend, boyfriend?

Isagi: brother.

even longer silence

Bachira, Shidou, Otoya: ! *panics except Shidou* sorry future brother in law/ no way!/ sir…

everyone except the brothers look at Bachira and Shidou with strange expressions.

Shidou of course who ignores the stares walks up to isagi and raps an arm around his shoulder and says

Shidou: brother huh? you look a copy of him, he looks like you but in the future!

Isagi: wait really?

Shidou: yea! *he then gets real close to his ear* you look just as beautiful, but with a more adorable features~

Isagi: *rolls his eyes then pushes his face away from him*

Shidou: haha! just like a cat! so cute~

Isagi: thanks for the compliment Shidou but please refrain my personal space-

Shidou held his hands up and backs away but not before giving him a quick kiss on the cheek,

Chouji: oh?

Isagi: *face reddens* hey!

before immediately getting swatted away by Bachira’s kick.

Otoya protectively shields Isagi with his body as he also wiped his cheek with his sleeve,

Bachira: that’s sexual harassment!

Shidou: Oh, YOU WANNA FIGHT, WASP?

Bachira: bring it cockroach!

 

As the players start bickering leaving the poor Anri, to stop what could only be called an insect war, well try to. the older bluenette turns to the younger one

Chouji: i have to say Yoi, the type range of guys you attract is amazing,

Isagi: *muttering so his brother could only hear* look. i love you Aniki, but please.shut up and help.

Chouji shrugs, he then goes towards the two boys.

Chouji: you two should probably stop now,

Bachira obeyed and immediately stops, Chouji then turns to Shidou and spoke to him gently,

Everyone watched how Chouji managed to stop them (even watch when Chouji scolded them), Anri turns to Isagi and whispers

Anri: i’ve never seen anyone be able to calm Shidou down like that! well other than you and… Ego 

(if the electrician counts.)

Isagi: my brother has that sort of charm to do so, the whole reason how i can do it is because he taught me everything,

Loki: so in other words

Isagi: he’s like a “crazy person whisperer,”

Anri: … is your brother looking for a job?

Isagi: *chuckles* no, but i’ll tell him that ask that, it’ll make him happy to hear.

the french striker, couldn’t help but be taken in by his sweet smile,

then is quiet for a while as he glances at Blue Lock’s poster boy as he contemplates on whether he should tease him about the stories he’s been told.

Loki: (why not?)

in the end he made his decision, might as well give it a go, what’s the harm of trying?

Loki: so, i’ve heard a few stories from Chouji about you

Isagi: *too tired to care at this point to look at his direction* yea?

Loki: …you think my eyes are pretty?

Isagi: *nostalgically answers* yea they look like stars, shine so beautiful the city lights can’t compete.

Loki: *blushes at his blunt answer from the pretty bluenette* o-oh… *coughs* i see(AHHHHH!)

he looked so composed but unfortunately he brain couldn’t do the same as he was screaming fireworks in the inside.

Isagi: ! *fully processed what he said and is now as red as a tomato* (shit!) i am so sorry-

Chouji: *who was still listening in laughs softly, without anyone noticing, except for Isagi*

 

Isagi: *still bright red he decides to take matters in his own hands* Let’s go now!

Chouji: Oh, but couldn’t we just stay a little longer?~

Isagi: let’s go. NOW!

Chouji: yes, yes,- whow!

Isagi then started pulling him out of the entrance,

Isagi: Ego, i’m going to lead my brother out now, bye!

that caught everyone’s attention

Lavinho & Bachira: Wait!-

Isagi: nope!

And just like that they were off,

 

As the two brothers rush out into the hallway Ego who catches up to them grasp Chouji’s hand.

Chouji & Isagi: !

Ego: don’t forget, *pants* my offer is still available.

Whilst smiling, he turns his head away

Chouji: sure, why not?

then drags isagi with him out,

Ego and Isagi: Wait really?/ huh?

from a far, a person watched them as they exited out the door and a voice so tiny could be heard from his lips

 

“Cho?”

[brandyy0moss]

if the mp100 cast was in the life series who do you think would get their red life first and who do you think would win 👁️

Ohhhh!! I see someone has been around before I started posting MP100

Just counting the Main, honestly I think Serizawa would hit red first, you might be saying that he’s a gamer and also wildly strong but they aren’t playing minecraft- their IN minecraft.

So how is he a red life first? Well he’s pretty introverted, like Mob, he is probably always got a watching eye soaking everything in all the time and because of that I think he’d have a embarrassed amount of deaths to ender man, he’s like, oh hey there- WAIT WAIT WAIT and he’d crumble when it came to self defence against certain people. Also also, he’d definitely be the kind to become ally’s with everyone and then get betrayed.

I think while Serizawa would hit red first, Dimple would be out first which is embarrassing as he’s pretty damn strong. I think he’d just go in head first with minimal planning and gear, he wouldn’t prioritise ally ship and so when you rock up with a team and armour and food and he’s ready to throw hands with the bare minimum forethought. He’d lose. I simply cannot see him putting time and effort into building a base or farming for food or materials or anything. That or he’d fall off something and die, you know he’s not putting the time into making and enchanting feather falling boots. He’s got the will but when everyone else is building their defences, pure strength will only take you to a certain point in the game.

Who would win? I feel like the most basic choice would be Reigen simply because when that man doubles down he doubles down. He’s spending days mining for gear, he’s got a plan from day one, he can talk himself out of or run away from fights- he has a infuriating amount of ender pearls. The trades are immediate and now he has ally’s even if they are some what strenuous because he wouldn’t nurture them other then when he needed something. We’ve seen another conman, Scar, who has the tendency to die all the time like Reigen might have done in minecraft absolutely rock the boat and so I think Reigen would some how swindle himself that win out of pure persistence. With the world full of really crazy strong people, you KNOW he’s decked out in magic and ender pearls, really he’s a active problem even if he’d lose if he fought head on, which he never does.



If Reigen didn’t win I think it would be Teru but only after he starts to drop his tough guy persona. He’d make ally’s, he’d share resources, he’d have a plan and when it came down to it he’d know everyone’s weaknesses and have the equipment and skill to back up his kills. And if you came for him he’d have plenty ally’s to back him up, really, unlike Reigen who, you understand your ally ship ends when he no longer needs something from you, you want Teru on your side and he’ll be loyal right up until the end, If you gain his favour enough to not be picked off before that.

Little notes and ideas !!

I think Mob would have a real real hard time with this game. He’s got power under his arm but when it comes down to it he’d simply not want to hurt someone who was simply trying to survive and while he is kind, making ally’s and coming across as trust worthy is really hard when your sweating and noticeably uncomfortable in every interaction. I think he’d house far away and have a very impressive farm, he’d maybe be a pacifist and even try and step in and tear people apart like they could survive the game if they just got along. Maybe in another world Reigen would train him to come off as scary and then keep him safely away from murderous players, get him right up to the win and then take himself out because a kid like that Is much more deserving of surviving then him.

I think Ritsu would also die pretty early. Don’t get me wrong, he’d definitely try and his traps would destroy your home and supplies and he is a force to be reckoned with but he’d ally with Shou and only Shou, and when Shou dies, he’d be missing a big part of the team and wouldn’t survive for long after. I do think Shou would go before him, he’s too reckless and would probably go from a world related death. Maybe Ritsu gives his last life to keeping Mob in the game when he refuses to fight.

I know Yoshioka isn’t really a character but I’m gonna say if he was and Reigen got him on his side, EVERYONES fucked. He’s scary dog privileges with the means to back it up would make Reigen unstoppable, and Yoshioka would need Reigen too because while he’s got the bark and the bite he doesn’t have the absolute audacity that Reigen does. Now if it was between Reigen and Yoshioka I think they’d fight ‘fair and square’ (cactus ring flashbacks) and Reigen would get his ass handed to him. Or Yoshioka might just let him win because he’s in gratitude for all the time and effort Reigen put into filling the space of his short comings and in the end, he values the relationship and company more and wouldn’t see a point in continuing without his ally. And in all honesty, Reigen worked really hard for that win and would continue to carry himself after while Yoshioka would stand little chance without him.

Thank you for the question!! That was so fun to think about, feel free to leave what you think in the comments !!

[imtooscaredforthis]

So Two Murderers Walk Into A Room…

Chapter Seven: Downhill

Mentions of: Suicide Attempt, Referenced Sexual Assault, Referenced Self Harm, Mental Illness, Death, Murder, etc.

A/N: Just a warning, this chapter is pretty disturbing. Skip if uncomfortable!!

Tags: @Dead-bxxxtch-walking @mama-miya @moonshineinasippycup @vandeaad @stwbwwychan

You haven’t been feeling well lately. Not that it was surprising. You knew eventually things would start to go bad. Especially when you’re staying in this hell hole.

You don’t enjoy killing as much as you used to. Don’t feel as motivated to go after survivors. Not even your favorites. You don’t want to bake or do anything. Just lie in bed and sleep.

Right when you didn’t think it could get any worse, it did. When you had a trial at Léry’s Memorial Institute.

You hated hospitals and doctors and everything like that. So when you found yourself standing in the middle of a treatment room, you felt sick. You slowly wandered the halls, trying to focus on the task at hand. Find survivors and kill them. Make them pay for what happened to you.

You tried to put your anger on them, something that typically worked when you looked to kill. When you found someone similar to the people in your life that wronged and hurt you.

But this was different. They weren't responsible for what happened at that hospital. No one you knew was. No one you knew was like him.

You felt sick as you tried to push back the memories, but they just kept on coming. It was ten years ago, but when you remembered it, it was always fresh..like it just happened, or like it was still happening right now.

Coach Joe was the closest thing you had to a father. He cared for you more than most people did. He knew how hard you worked to perfect your skill, spending hours upon hours perfecting your routine. He knew how much you cared.

So when you broke your leg and went out for the season right when you were on the verge of being selected for nationals, and maybe even going to the Olympics, he knew you wouldn’t take it well.

He was especially sensitive since last year he found out one of the girls you were competing against had slit her wrists the night before a competition, unable to take the pressure from her parents or her coach. (She hadn’t killed herself..you slit her wrists in her sleep, but he didn’t need to know that.)

You took it incredibly hard, and at some point, it became unbearable. So, you made an attempt on your life. Unfortunately, it was Joe who found you, passed out on your bathroom floor, overdosed on sleeping medicine.

He had you committed to a nearby mental institution, and things only got worse from there.

You had tried faking getting better to get out of there, but it didn’t work. You were on at least a six-month hold. You were stuck with nurses, doctors, and psychologists poking and prodding at you, trying to figure out what was going on inside your head. But that’s something no one should ever know.

They treated you like you were crazy. Diagnosed you with things you refused to believe. Borderline Personality Disorder? Bipolar Disorder? It was all a lie. They just wanted to keep you there.

You could hardly take it. Being there was only making you worse. With every day that passed you grew more and more antsy to get out of there. It got to the point where they had to medicate you to keep you calm.

That was when you met him…the head doctor. Feeling bile creep up in your throat, you leaned against the wall, unable to move as the memories flowed, an old wound reopening.

That sick, disgusting, man. He gave you too much of the medicine. He kept you restrained in bed, hardly able to move while he touched and used you. You couldn’t do anything, just watch it happen.

You swore to yourself the moment you got out of there, you would kill him. And you did, framing someone else for the murder. It wasn’t difficult, considering you weren’t the only one he hurt. There were plenty of other women, just like you. But you finally stood up to him.

Letting out a shaky breath, you found yourself falling to the side, moving your knees to your chest. You couldn’t breathe. You couldn’t move. The memories of those disgusting hands on you, while you were unable to do anything, were too strong in your mind. It felt like it was still happening.

The trial went by fast, and you knew you left the Entity hungering for sacrifices. But that would have to wait. You didn’t care what the punishment was. All you knew was that you wanted to hurt.

You stood in the shower, washing yourself off with the water scalding hot. You didn’t care. You just wanted to get this disgusting feeling to stop. You scrubbed and scrubbed, crying to yourself. It wasn’t good enough.

Stepping out of the shower, you stared at yourself in the mirror, before punching it, causing the glass to shatter. You stared at your now bloody cut-up knuckles, before picking up one of the bigger shards.

—

“I saw her. It was like she was in some sort of daze, you know?“ Leon remarked.

“She has been down lately. She doesn’t seem as motivated as the other killers.” Claudette added. “Who knows? Maybe the bird finally grew a conscience.”

David shrugged. Nancy shook her head in disagreement. “No, there’s something wrong.”

Danny frowned to himself under his mask as he overheard the conversation. You had been acting even more cold and distant than usual, not as into the banter you had. And now you were concerning the survivors? Something is wrong. Very very wrong.

—

When he reached your bakery, he called out to you. There was no response. Your bedroom door was locked, so he picked it. Then, he heard your soft sobs from the bathroom.

“______?” He called again, feeling an all too familiar sticky liquid substance under his boot. It was blood. He tried to push the bathroom door open, but it was locked. “C’mon, sweetheart. Let me in.”

“Fuck off, Ghostface. Leave me alone.” Your voice was shaky and broken. Seeing you so sad was boring. It wouldn’t be fun to mess with you like this. Maybe he should leave.

But then he glanced down at the puddle of blood that just seemed to get bigger and bigger, changing his mind. He hoped that was someone else’s blood…but deep down he knew the truth. Something twisted in his stomach..some unfamiliar feeling that he didn’t like and couldn’t place. Panic? Frustration? ….Concern?

“Just…go..” Your voice was quiet now..and it seemed like you were spacey. Suddenly, The Entity’s claws wrapped around the door, making Ghostface step back.

When he opened the door, you were nowhere to be seen. No blood, no trace of you, nothing. It was like it never happened.

[magnuficent76]

Blease tell me more about like Jonah and Melaines relationship how'd they get together? Who started? What's their relationship been like over time?

Whenever I see those two together I'm like yeas... That's them two (puts them next to each other like two rocks)

GAAAAAHHH YOUUU !!! GIVES YOU 1000 BOOBOO BEARS. OUGH... These are good questions let me get my LORE HAT. 👒

Okay so !!!!!

They first meet in a really...non ideal way, with Jonah almost dying after being careless and falling off a cliff, but luckily Melaine was nearby travelling with a couple other doctors. It was a less than optimal situation, but they help him back on his feet. I'd call it love at first sight but the most he saw was just a blur of a lady asking him questions so he didn't pass out, so I'll say it was destiny instead. They were both 18ish and real stupid <333 They started bumping into each other way more after that, and at some point began a little friendship in the wastes. Jonah flirted with Melaine first but never really made a move on her, or even tried to get her to flirt back. It was mostly him joking around and using the worlds cheesiest pickup lines for fun. She thought it was charming however and started actually flirting with him. So now he's just like "🕴🏿augh." [Not actually as smooth as he seems and cannot for the fucking life of him take what he dishes out]. It was just a fling for that moment though, since Jonah was too busy thieving and running around from bandits and Melaine had her patients to care for, so their relationship ends up on the backburner.

When they're in their early twenties though, they finally make some time for each other and start getting more serious about everything. Jonah gets injured in minor ways to go see her in the new hospital she works at, and although she knows he's being reckless and stupid for that, it's reckless and stupid in a charming way <3. She's so obsessed with this weird little freak who keeps coming in with the weirdest injuries just to see her again, and she starts doing the same by meeting him out of the hospital in his outposts and other work spots. . . Until she sees him badly injured in said work spots and goes fucking apeshit. Legally as a healer She's not SUPPOSED to hurt anybody with scalpels, but hey, just try to fucking stop her while in stabbing range. Her insane combat skills make Jonah swoon and sigh dreamily. She's so passionate about everything, and the fact she can take on so many people at once without breaking a sweat, leaving them all alive on the ground but unable to get to her, all while having that murderous rage in her eyes... it just leaves him like [Heart eyes] uehehe. Oh doc you're so cool ♡ [bleeding out].

She scolds him for being reckless and almost dying while patching up his wounds [again] and he's just. So lovestruck. Now that he's seen this other side of her and it drives him kind of crazy. From there on they both see each other more often, do more things for each other, get them presents, up until it culminates in Jonah being like "oh doctor you ever hear the joke about hospital food haha.a..... its not great.... so.... hey.... why don't you let me cook for you, right ?" [Love confession]. And they're finally official from there ♡♡♡♡ The obssession is so mutual and they're both so normal about it [lie]

The adventure from Jonah's life combined with his bright eyed hopeful ideas even in the face of so much hardship everywhere just charmed her beyond words, and it helped her keep pushing in the darkest of hours. He was a man who struggled in a planet filled with danger in every corner, and yet he remained so kind, no matter the situation he found himself in. It inspired her to do the same. As for Jonah.. well, Melaine's ever gracious self was just impossible for Jonah not to love. There was something so incredible about her that he never could explain. Something about how she was always so blunt, so endlessly patient but never to a point where she would allow someone to ignore her authority, how she always held herself as someone with a very noble goal, but still remained kind and helpful for the people who needed her help... She was an angel on earth to him. Someone so admirable, so good hearted, yet with the skill and speed of a trained soldier, never letting her guard down, willing to do anything to protect what she believed in... what a woman ♡

Their relationship has always been based on both mutual admiration and in slight obsession with each other in like, a soul mate kind of way, but they worked it out and it became much more healthy don't worry. They're both endlessly attracted to each other, everything about the other is perfection incarnate and they'll accept no less than that. Even after they reunite, they're still helplessly in love, like they never left at all... they're soooo everything coded ♡ [<- so normal right now]

They're in bisexuals with each other your honour

[spurious]

laura seeing all your sga reblogs is making me want to read mcshep again. what are like... your top five fics. whether or not i might have read them before!

OH MAN okay so i have been wanting to make a McShep fic recs post for a little bit and now you've given me the perfect excuse...only FIVE though i am gonna do my best but idk if i can contain myself tbh. (narrator voice: she could not)

Silly wrong but vivid right by SquaresAreNotCircles | ~4k words, rated T

John is leaning in, head bent low towards the curly-haired guy he’s talking to. Rodney is a little annoyed instantly because hey, what’s so important they would need to whisper it? Why isn’t John pulling him into this?

And then John reaches out and pulls the other guy in. Over the table, by his neck, and suddenly this other guy is kissing John.

Or: With DADT gone, John starts kissing guys. Rodney is (very mysteriously!) not having a great time.

➞ the idea of Rodney being so out of touch with his own emotions that he thinks he’s homophobic rather than into John is just…chefs kiss.

Tutorial by objectlesson | ~3.5k words, rated E

This softness—John doesn't know what to do with how good it feels, how much he wants it. How temporary it probably is, how much it’ll hurt when it’s gone.

Or, Rodney's never touched John's dick, until now.

➞ ok it’s no secret that “we’re fooling around and I’ve got Feelings but he definitely doesn’t (but actually he DOES)” is one of my favorite tropes and this is it done to PERFECTION. (one of the great things about this trope is that it allows for sex scenes and pining at the same time and who doesn’t like having their cake and eating it too?)

Loop the Loop by alsaurus | ~9k words, rated T

One man's quest to comfort a friend. And maybe himself, just a little.

(AKA the one where John takes Rodney out on a million dates without realizing it.)

➞ Every time that someone mentioned Rodney's poor social skills, John had to suppress a smile. In the private universe of his mind he'd come to interpret "bad with people" as "made for me".

This line has lived rent-free in my head since I read this fic and it is wonderful. The whole fic is wonderful. They fit together SO WELL and it’s just. It’s nice ok

Harmonic Function by shaenie | ~8k words, rated E

"Let's go with Banach-Tarski as your safeword," McKay says almost absently, lips tracing lazily along John's hairline, and John blinks.

➞ alright this? This is just really hot. Like, really hot. I bookmarked it for a reason. You know my tastes so, you know. Lol

Little Storms by Chandri | ~18k words, rated T

None of them like to admit it, but sometimes John's wrong. Usually it's Rodney who has to say so.

-> I have several fics by Chandri in my bookmarks, and I felt it might be a bad idea to subject you to the one that’s 50k (though, if you’re interested…) so instead I’ve chosen this one, which made me cry in family mart at 11 o clock in the morning.

Rebuilding Babel by fiercelydreamed | ~20k words, rated E

He wondered if this was how it felt to go crazy -- you didn't lose your mind, it just stopped synching up with the world around you.

The Pegasus galaxy makes Rodney an expert in what he can survive without.

➞ I remember being just floored by this fic when I finished it, like just, daaaamn.

Holy Rivers by objectlesson | ~21k words, rated M

Once they’re back on Earth, things start falling apart.

➞ ok I intended to only link one fic per author BUT this is the perfect post-series fic where Rodney figures his shit out

Monomial Factors by anonymous | ~12k words, rated T

“A cat café,” Rodney says, as he sits—sprawls—on the loveseat. John scopes the terrain before settling himself down beside him, careful to keep his knees tucked safely away from where Rodney’s leg is stretched into his space so their limbs don’t knock together. “You remember that I had a cat, before Atla—we went away?”

John nods. “Sure, yeah. Quirk.”

“Quark,” Rodney corrects. “Well, he’s been with my neighbour for so long, and he’s getting older, and when we got back it just didn’t seem fair to upend his life all over again by having him move back here with me. Putting him on a plane, taking him away from his dog friend—so I’m, well, I’m interested in adopting.”

Rodney wants a cat. John's always been a dog guy.

➞ tagged “cat adoption as a catalyst to romance” I MEAN. HOW COULD I NOT. It’s soft and sweet and in character and I loved it.

It’s been absolutely insane to me to come into this fandom because like. You know that I spent years being The Person who wrote my ship and it’s like going from this tiny little trickle to a fucking…FIREHOSE of content and so much of it is GOOD? And LONG? Like……….how is this happening. Hence why I failed to choose only five fics lol. Anyway if you or anyone else want more recs or specific recs, hit me up because i am READY FOR IT.

[gamesception]

Sception Reads Cass Cain #4

Azrael: Agent of the Bat, #56-57 written by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Roger Robinson

Last Time we had an issue with not much to say about Cass specifically, other than that she had a cute moment with Azrael. I mentioned it was a shame she didn't have more interaction with him in her own series, but in the /early/ early days, before her series even started, she did show up in Azrael's book a few times. I also said Jean-Paul had largely moved past his edge-lord roots, but while he's less edgy than in the Knightfall/Knightsend period his gimmick is still more edge-lordy than I remembered.

Cass did appear in some other books between these two issues, but these together make up a single story, and I have more or less the same things to say about Cass's appearance in both, so we're going to lump them together.

Anywhere, there's our girl. As usual, her costume's cool and spooky.

As I've already gone on about elsewhere at length though, without Scott's habit of cheating by just drawing Cass's eyes and facial expressions through it, the fully covering mask renders Cass faceless and expressionless. Combine that with her inability to speak and many comic artists lacking Scott's skill at conveying emotion through body language - instead going for these relatively stock poses... and yeah. It's not that this art is bad or anything, it's perfectly serviceable comic book art and writing. But Cass's character design and gimmicks just don't play well in that context, which was a problem with those elements of her concept.

Anyway, grumpy ole' Batman wants Azrael and Cass to take out some crime guy, Nick Scratch, who has supply stashes of guns, ammunition, and medical supplies. Fair enough. Dr. Thompkins wants them to do it without hurting anyone, but she usually doesn't get her way in these books. Iirc Thompkins is a DCAU original who got transplanted into the main comic continuity, along with fan favorite Harley Quin, Mr. Freeze's sympathetic backstory, etc. So much good material came from the Bruce Tim animated show.

Jean explains his gimmick to Cass, who kind of non-reacts to it. But I had kind of forgotten what his deal was at this point, so I guess that's convenient. Jean was raised/indoctrinated by a crazy assassin cult… actually there's some almost sorta parallels with Cass - though much closer to what her backstory would become post reboot. It's almost like there was some thought put into teaming these two particular bat folks up, at least a little. Shame they're not really taking advantage of that with their silent shadow depiction of our girl. Anyway, due to brainwashing Jean fights good but isn't very nice when he wears his costume.

They head to Scratch's place, Cass knocking out the guard out front so Jean can get in without putting on his suit, but then she kind of disappears from the rest of the issue.

The crime guy turns out to be ridiculous. And we're supposed to believe this guy gathered a cult of like hundreds of people. And they're not just here for the guns and medicine?

What are you idiots talking about, Nick Scratch is a bigger clown than the local supervillain who is a literal clown.

Jean-Paul gets recognized by a mook he and Cass beat up earlier in the issue, and part one ends here without Cass showing back up.

...

Issue 57 picks back up with Valley tricking Scratch into not killing him right away, instead killing him at a gathering the next day in public, and, importantly for Jean-Paul's gimmick, in costume.

Anyway, that night Cass reappears, steals most of Scratch's guns without being seen, goes to free Jean-Paul but he tells her to wait. The next day Scratch puts him in his costume, tries to get his followers to stone him since they're now out of guns, but Azrael's in costume now so he dodges the bricks and busts out of his bindings. Batgirl appears to beat up the few armed guards that are left while Azrael beats up Scratch and the book ends with them getting the med supplies to Dr. Thompkins.

All fine and good and standard, not too much to say about the issue overall, other than…

Some of these faces are AMAZING.

As for Cass...

Having Cass disarm the gang without being noticed was a nice touch, but in terms of our Girl she's pretty much playing the silent ninja trope, basically Batman's enforcer on the scene. In this book she's an extension of Bruce's will, keeping tabs on Valley and the Scratch situation alike. Her stealth and combat ability gets highlighted - some of her action panels are pretty great.

The problem is that she doesn't really come across as much of a character in her own right. Cassandra the teenage girl - sometimes goofy, sometimes defiant, sometimes unsure - just isn't here.

And speaking of unsure - why is she Batman's enforcer, when Bruce himself has known her for like a day? Even having saved Gordon, even with Barbara's endorsement, Batman should be keeping a close eye on her at this point, not trusting her to keep an eye on others. It doesn't help that the way the artist draws her she looks more like an adult rather than a teenager. Too tall, insufficiently gangly. More Bat-woman than Bat-Girl, as though it were still Helena in the costume rather than Cass. It comes down to generic comic book 'this is how I draw woman' stuff - not awful by those low standards, certainly not for the 90s, but lacking in individuality and expression. We're going to see much worse before we get to her solo title, though, so maybe I shouldn't be complaining here.

Again, though, as I've said too many times now, this is not primarily the fault of the A:AotB creatives. Cass's costume design was neat conceptually, and fire in Scott's hands, but fails to get her character and emotions across in the hands and styles of most other artists. In a collaborative/studio/factory format like mainstream superhero books where characters are going to show up in other titles by other creative teams, if a design only works in the hands of one particular artist then it needs another revision. Likewise for the silent protagonist gimmick.

The fact that Cass worked so much worse as a guest in other books may have contributed to her relative lack of crossover appearances compared to other bat characters, which may in turn have led to the eventual editorial decision to turn her into a villain, to see if she might have broader utility as a character that way, and that's the decision that ruined her character for so long.

But that's getting way ahead of ourselves.

[loakstahni]

Since I'm taking a break from writing I figured I could give you guys some more info on my recom oc Colten!✨

some are nsfw btw!

If you have anymorw questions about her feel free to ask me in my inbox!💞

Colten is 21 years old (also 31)

She is 8 foot 10 inches tall

Colten's hair is a longer style of a wolf cut.

When she's mad she will done right hiss at anyone, like a feral cat. (Lyle thinks it's hot as hell)

She's vary bad at hiding her emotions. Her ears and tail normally give her away.

She has a strong dislike for rainstorm, bonus if its a thunder storm she gets PTSD flash backs.

Colten didn't die instantly when she was human. Her and lyle were close friends as humans and she was with his squad when he died. She ended up getting fatally shot and died two days later.

Thunder storms trigger her PTSD from when she was shot as human.

She doesn't remember who shot her but she knew it was a na'vi (Jake-)

Colten used to work with grace and norm as a field medic (in her avatar form) but she soon stopped going with them after she and neytiri got into a cat fight-

She signed up to become a sniper with Lyle, and he taught her everything her knows.

Colten's avatar form died due to stepping on a venomous plant that slowly ate away at her immune system.

Colten can't stand the sight of blood anymore, after having to try and save a little na'vi child when she was a field medic with norm and grace.

She knows a few words in na'vi, mainly greetings and a few curses.

She is vary well trained and skilled with her combat knife, she's done some crazy stuff with before.

In my mind I have Colten go through the advents of TWOW and stuff so she also has a ikran named bitsy.

Her ikran is black, red and orange.

During the war in TWOW she was stuck back at Bridge head with a blow out knee.

She has a tattoo of a thorn vine from her tail bone up to the base of her neck (spine tattoos I've heard hurt like hell-)

She secretly wanted her tits pierced but dropped that idea once she got pregnant.

She is vary affectionate with Lyle and their son. She's like a whole different Na'Vi behind closed doors.

Quaritch calls her "bitch face" because she has a RBF (resting bitch face)

She always just snaps back at him with come backs like "sure, gramps" or "better watch your wrinkly old ass." Etc.

She begs lyle to grow his hair out and gets mad and pouts whenever he shaves it all off again.

Colten still went on missions while pregnant with Owen, and Shes pretty sure her early labor started while on her last mission because she water broke two days later.

Nsfw below 🔞

Her favorite position is missionary and spooning.

She loves leaving bite marks on Lyle, there's something about it that's she can't get over. Seeing a big strong man covered in bites.

She has a soft spot behind her ears that only lyle knows of.

So whenever he touches it she whines.

She doesn't make much noise, shes more of a groaner or she'll make deeper moans then most woman. (But if she's in heat she's a whiny mess)

She is a big fan if breeding, she loves being filled up. But doesn't want another child at the moment so she kinda put breeding on hold-

Colten's kinks are breeding, biting, lactation and praise. Mainly because she doesn't get much praise for killing people-

She loves slow, sweet sex. Its her abosutle favorite.

She is a power bottom

Colten's clit is hyper sensitive (more then normal) (its a medical condition but i can't think of the name-)

She found out she had a lactation kink after she had put owen (their son) to sleep but her breasts were way to full and heavy still so lyle offered to help-

She loves it when Lyle moans👀

[blazekurumu]

MY THOUGHTS ON TOTAL DRAMA 2023!

Hey everyone! Hope you campers are doing well today because I have a review just for you!

Total Drama is a franchise I didn't get to watch live on television. Mainly because I didn't get to see it growing up. However, that all changed when I reached high school and got majorly hooked. I liked the campers, the challenges, the wacky hijinks, the romance drama, and everything that makes the show unique. My favorite season is ROTI for a long time (Please don't hate. World Tour is a close third to the Ridonculous Race for me). All the characters, even the terrible ones, have all made quite the impression on me. For years, I've waited for new content to be uploaded, watching the stupid Dramarama, was there when Reunion shut down, and enjoy the pseudo series of Disventure Camp.

Now a new season has come out and let me be positive in saying that this was one of the best seasons in a long time.

New Chris voice? Doesn't bother me since I kinda liked the new voice direction.

All new cast instead of the old one? Thank goodness! The old cast is great, but new people are fun too! Stop whining for the old and embrace the new for a change.

Multicultural and LGBTQ rep? Sign me up! I loved Nichelle, Priya, Millie, Damien, and Bowie so much! Was surprised at the pairing of Bowie and Raj, too. Love them boys so much!

Challenges that felt different, but still stuck with the formula? Heck yeah! I loved the selfie one, the hunger one was funny, and the catapult one was so cool!

Were there negatives? Emma and Chase brought the season down sometimes. I liked Emma, but not enough to call her my favorite. She just needs to break up with that egotistical slimeball called Chase! Scary Girl being eliminated early hurt me too. She was funny. Damien got robbed, but he did that to himself.

My favorite characters made this season great for me!

Priya is my baby! She's funny, determined, and a hard worker. An athletic nerd girl to her core who trained to be on this show. I don't get the Priya hate, she's amazing! Sure she carried Millie, but that's what a girl in her shoes would do to a best friend. I liked their dynamic a lot.

Millie surprised me with how much I started to like her. She started off as a closet nerd that had a pension for being judgemental and mended her ways. Making friends with Priya was the best thing that ever happened to her. I bet she would get more love if they made her a villian.

Bowie....need I say more? He's the moment, the true villian in my opinion, and he slayed! His relationship with Raj was sweet, his friendship with Emma was funny, and his rivalry with Julia was top notch! This boy should come back for another season and kill it again!

Scary Girl aka Lauren was a fun character. A sweet little psycho who was Gothic and funny. I lived her wild card mindset of just being kooky and nutty while displaying certain strengths.

Damien was a cool nerd. Like he was chill and scared, but also knew his science. He came on the show expecting the million to be given to him. He's like if you mixed DJ with Cameron and added a dash of awesome. He wanted to get off so bad that he wasted his time. Bummer...

I feel bad for Nichelle though. Girlboss turned Girlfail real fast. I thought she was going to be the cool girl a la Heather and become the major villian. However, I just wanted to hug her instead. Hope she gets another season too.

Raj and Wayne are package deal and the bestest of bros. Wayne cracked me up when he noticed Raj was gay. He was literally the fan base when we all heard. Raj was a sweetie too. His crush on Bowie was the right amount of meet cute, awkward glances, and then Bowie became his hero. Boy loves his man more than hockey itself. How darling!

The other characters were okay in my opinion. Some were decent like MK and Zee. Chase can go die in a ditch with his car's breaks cut. Ripper was annoying. Julia was like a better version of crazy Courtney with Heather skills. Axel was fine too.

Chris and Chef's dynamic was much better than previously bad ones and Chef made me chuckle a few times. He's such an overprotective dad figure to the campers when he wants to.

Overall, I loved how the new season gave us a new perspective. Thirteen episodes are just okay to me, but I hope for more next time. Give this season a chance and maybe two watches before you come down on the hammer. It has gen z kids as the protagonists now, they are going to be different from the old cast. They were early z's, these campers are late z's. Do not be so hard on them.

[latenightgasstationwalk]

Common guitarist opinions that I hate:

1. Hendrix was overrated - no he wasn’t.

2. Kurt cobain wasn’t good at guitar - can you play serve the servants and sing like he did? Can you play love buzz and sing like he did? Also consider that nirvana is one of, If not, THE heaviest band to reach No.1 super star status and they saved us from another wave of hair metal bands. Give me grunge all day over hair metal. Not to mention all the bands that got spotlight because of nirvana popularizing grunge as a genre. The Melvin’s, the toadies, Alice in chains and local H are some of my favorite bands. Kurt had skills. Don’t hate.

3. You need a certain guitar or certain gear to sound a certain way - make it happen with what you got and you just became an innovator.

4. Bigger strings = more better sound - this one took me forever to shake off. I personally like the sound of really big acoustic strings but they are not necessarily crucial to my sound. And lighter strings give you more options as far as playability. At least in my experience.

5. You need lessons, knowledge of music theory and strict practice to be good - lies. All lies. All you need to get started is a guitar and some gusto. I never took lessons personally, and while I’m not cocky enough to consider myself “really good”, I think I did well, lack of musical education considered. Although it’s not like lessons a comprehensive knowledge of music theory is ever going to hurt you, I’ve just seen a lot of people people give up on guitar (and other hobbies) because the lessons were to hard / expensive / stressful. And it sucks because for me the only thing I ever needed to sit down and practice was to have fun. That’s my rule #1 as far as music goes. If you’re having fun then you’re not even worried about how good you’re doing. Nothing kills fun faster than a strict curriculum. 

6. Working on my own guitars is dangerous, I’d better take it in to a professional - I don’t hate this one, it just makes me sad, I’ve done work for so many of my guitarist friends because they’re horrified of doing it themselves. Don’t get me wrong their are def a lot of things you don’t wana do yourself. But changing strings and adjusting the action isn’t unachievable at home. Watch a YouTube video, try your best and be careful. You might find it’s not hard and actually pretty enjoyable. Worst case scenario you Fuck up the action and you’re right back where you started. Im sure that the guys at your local guitar store are more than willing to give you some pointers on how to do it yourself.

7. Taking off all the strings at once will snap the guitar in half - ???? I don’t know why so many people think this is real, my dad showed me how to change the strings on my bass when I was like 3 weeks into learning how to play and even he believed this one. I had to do it right in front of him to show him it was a myth.

8. Active pickups are better in general - I disagree wholeheartedly with this one but this is more of a taste thing. I played with active pickups for like 3 years and I actually preferred the sound of them without the battery. Passive pickups have a broader range as active pickups have a preamp that acts like a compressor. But again, this is just my opinion.

9. Shredding and sweep picking is peak guitar performance - as someone who used to play as fast and as much as humanly possible, I can tell you definitively that slowing down and playing a tight rhythm is almost always harder, and once you start getting into hybrid picking / finger picking shit gets complicated pretty quick. Faster is not always better or harder. Watch billy strings billy strings play don’t think twice. It doesn’t look or sound crazy hard, but IT IS.

Not checking for typos I’ve been creating this post in increments at work for the last like 5 hours

If I’m wrong about any of these please let me know as a lot of them are just my stinky opinions.