#when the red flags wave

[ghost-bxrd]

Prompt:

It’s not that Jason forgot, per se.

But between smuggling a toddler out of the League of Assassins, trekking halfway across the world, and finding a suitable hiding place that’s also child friendly… well, it kind of slipped his mind that he’s supposed to be… dead.

Something that comes back to bite him in the ass when he takes Dami out for some ice cream and just so happens to run into non other than Brucie-fucking-Wayne

[onesidedradiostatic]

Vox is internally mad about Sir Pentious thanking him for his redemption but externally I'm sure he'd find a way to warp those words/control that narrative to make it seem like the hotel's success and proof that redemption is possible is something that Vox is directly responsible for and that Charlie should also be thanking him.

(referring to this post)

WAIT OH MY GOD anon you're kinda cooking with this. I don't think charlie would be convinced he deserves the thanks considering she was there when pentious was caught and seen talking to vox, but I could absolutely see vox trying to sway the public into thinking that proof that a sinner can be redeemed was achieved thanks to him to garner more of the public's trust and attention. because a sinner being redeemed would definitely be a BIG thing and if the hotel's gonna get publicity for it, he might as well take credit for it so the vees benefit.

meanwhile sir pentious is at the corner saying "I wasss actually being sssarcastic. you told me to kill mys--"

"AND AREN'T WE ALL SOOO happy that there's hope for some of you out there? trust US with YOUR redemption journey."

imagine if he recorded and used pentious' sarcastic thanks to him to frame it as if it was genuine. and suppresses any corrections made on pentious' part.

the hotel is not officially sponsored by vox/the vees but oh boy does the public believe that it is now. and wouldn't those sinners seeking redemption be so disappointed to find out if that wasn't true? that the company responsible for and personally thanked by the first redeemed soul wasn't actually involved with the hotel? and that's how he tries to rope charlie into ACTUALLY getting him to sponsor the hotel

[thebirdandhersong]

i personally think there was no need to make remarks about age

[vaugarde]

terribly sorry for progressively getting more and more annoyed and tired with jn. this show kinda gets a lot more exhausting on a rewatch when you know its not going to get better

[lifeofkaze]

Hallo 🙂

Can I get 💌 ❌ 🧐 🏆🎯 please? 💛

Saluuuut 💛💛💛💛

💌 How do you feel about comments and feedback?

As much as I love them, I have learned to not depend on them as much as I used to anymore. I know we always say "write for yourself" but it took me a proper months-long block and identity crisis as writer to actually take this advice to heart and learn to live by it. Half my story vault will properly never see the light of day, or only when I feel like it and that's... okay, I guess.

That being said, I love comments, and yours in particular. I actually read back on them again every now and again, and they never fail to put the biggest smile on my face so a big big BIG shout out to you 💛

❌ What's a trope you will never write?

I answered this earlier but in short, I'm open to almost any trope as long as I can somehow relate to at least an aspect of it.

(I say that now. If you gave me a list, I'd probably go "nah... nah... nah... omg never")

🧐 Do you spend much time researching for your stories?

Yes and no. I try to write first, and research later. I find that the more I gather knowledge, I stray from what my gut says a scene/character should look and be like, and that makes it hard for me to trust my writer's instinct. Thus, I write the scene as I see fit, and then do my research and adapt what's needed in the next drafting round.

That being said, if there's factual knowledge I need, or I'm dealing with sensitive topics, I make sure that this research is thorough and well implemented before putting anything out.

🏆 What's your most popular fic?

I will never get over the fact that the stats of my reader insert smut fics from the olden days, which weren't even in a style that had anything to do with how I feel comfortable writing, beat any story that actually holds some personal meaning on AO3. And I mean... by a long shot.

🎯 Have any of your readers accurately guessed major plot points? Care to share which?

As much as I'd like to be that super clever writer able to pull off these amazing twists... I'm not. I had hoped that my "secret" villain in A Search for Balance would fool a couple of people for at least a little while but literally everyone saw through Matthew from the start 😅

That being said, I've been keeping a couple of stories very closely guarded that are yet to be written where I do hope I can surprise a couple of people, so... we'll see when we get there.

[ladyseidr]

@trapton asked: ❝ he put his big, masculine arms around my tiny little waist. / Henry hehehe ❞ ( sentence meme )

"Jesus fucking Christ." It was a perfectly reasonable response as far as Henry was concerned, punctuated by rolling a dismissive glare in Will's direction. "Now I'm sure you're not serious." Will was messing with him—that much was obvious. However much Henry's response implied he wasn't falling for it, though, seemed unconvincing as he slammed the drawer of his desk shut.

He wasn't looking at Will any longer, busying himself with rearranging the paperwork—it just never ended—atop the desk. A furrow had formed between his brows, mouth clamped shut for all of thirty seconds. Too many questions lingered on the tip of his tongue; he knew he was falling for Will's bullshit the moment he spoke again. "You want me to ask who he was and what happened, throw a fit in jealousy—not happening." ( Already was. ) He pushed himself away from the desk, a huff passing his lips as he finally settled his gaze back on Will. "I'm sure you told him you were taken, after all." An unnecessarily loaded word, coupled with a tone that sounded more suited to "claimed" or "mine." Taken in a "belonging to" sense just as much as in a romantic sense. "You wouldn't risk it." Although Henry had a nagging thought that William could get away with a lot more than he should when it came to their relationship.

[akkivee]

so in regards to the bat charm, esp in the hella awesome banquet mv!!!!

the tag itself is called ofuda, a protective talisman!!! there are many different types of ofuda (omikuji are also classified as a kind of ofuda for instance) and throughout the hella awesome banquet mv, we do see the bat charm used as said various types!!!!

here in these two shots, we see the bat charm used as a senjafuda!!! senjafuda are these talismans with personalised designs that, once upon a time ago in japan, were passed around in secret councils like trading cards. ofuda typically have a deity written on it to call for luck, wealth, health, whatever said deity presides over. senjafuda, however, tend to have the person’s name on it and when people would go on pilgrimages, they’d stick the senjafuda on temple shrine gates like a very decorative ‘we were here’ tag lol

fits with the journey to hell narrative that seems to be happening in the mv!!!

and this type of ofuda is known as fuin no ofuda!!!! this one is used as a type of seal to keep evil, vengeful spirits enclosed and away from humans. the more powerful the spirit, the more seals are required to contain in the enclosed space. it’s already a little worrisome to see imagery of kuukou getting killed but this puts a evil spirit/vengeful spirit spin on top of it 🤔

[questioningespecialy]

re: Tory Lanez getting 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Gonna quote my response to the Waving the Red Flag podcast discussing this yesterday. (timestamped @ 48:57)

Y'all lookin' at this from a punishment POV. Mofo, what good does somebody being outta society (and outta their loved ones' lives*) for x years do? You'll feel safe for the duration, sure, assumin' they don't send someone your way, but what improved? Was there a lesson to learn from losing x years of your life? A lesson beyond "don't get caught"? This some basic-ass children shit tbh. I get wantin' somebody to suffer (as a form of revenge especially), but wtf is the actual point when the suffering is x years of their life? They either 1) came out scared of consequences (and traumatized), 2) came out mad as hell (and traumatized), or 3) came out having learned a lesson that surely would've been more effectively taught through actual rehabilitation (and traumatized). Do I want abusers to suffer for their actions? yeah Would I rather they just become better people through healthy means? 👈🏿👈🏿 edit: About the "outta their loved ones' lives" part, there's gonna be people who want (and need) the abuser around for whatever reason. Just factoring them into it since they're affected too. Should've probably said "dependents", though. 🤔

Gonna provide oliSUNvia's "why does mainstream feminism support the prison system?" video for some context of sorts for my opinion. Not assuming she'd agree with me, though. (before y'all claim some shit)

Gonna link @reasoningdaily's post about the case since it's informative.

[b-a-n-d-e-r]

second best thing after watching the USA team struggle is watching the US fans in the tag struggle lol

[vodenanimfa]

I wish cultural appropriation was understood better by the average person and wasn't dismissed as it tends to be. I wish people were more willing to be informed of what appropriation and appreciation of cultures foreign to them actually means. It's a big gap in socialisation.

[villainisms]

and god knows crying ain't gonna change a thing / she said take care, but i take more than i bring / she said "it just feels inhumane to lose this much" / cause when you leave you know you takе more than your love

let all my red flags fade to white, yeah, i give up / don't let me leave, i'll only take more than i gave / okay, i'll pack my stuff / here at the end of days, my god, what have i done? / christ, now it feels damn inhumane to get all i've dreamed of

cicada days is such a q!slimecicle song to me i can not stop thinking about it like. ARE YOU SEEING THIS?

[sofiadragon]

Five fic in the "Cannon Divergence Thor: Love and Thunder" tag on AO3. Two are the rule 34 sort. No "Thor: love and thunder (2022)" tag has two pages of results.

There are only 158 stories that contain the words Love and Thunder under the MCU meta tag updated on or after the movie released, this including phrases like "the god of thunder finds love." 147 after excluding the official "not Love and Thunder compliant" tag (but still containing many unrelated stories that aren't explicitly not about the movie due to how the broad spectrum search works.) Only 28 post-movie fics are plainly identified as Canon compliant.

There are 14 "fix-it" fics using the broadest possible search after 3 months.

Love and Thunder is a flashy movie with exciting fights and so many jokes that it might as well be a cartoon. The characters are familiar, sure, but it won't be canonically relevant that Bugs Bunny lives in a proper house for people and not a burrow at the end. It's just a gag, turn your brain off and enjoy the show. The only consequences that will carry on to other MCU productions will be blatantly stated during the climax or in the end credit scenes.

Probably both, because this movie treats the audience like particularly stupid 6 year olds and spoon feeds us everything. Though, I suppose it has to or the relevant plot points would be lost in the sea of jokes and lampshading. We need the director to stop the movie dead in it's tracks to explicitly tell us the plot of the movie we are currently watching.

But I digress.

When the lore is as deep as a sidewalk puddle, nobody is going to go for a swim. Once upon a time: alternate ending, rule 34, self insert, and favorite character insertion fic would roll in en mass in the wake of an MCU film. This one? Practically crickets. These are incredibly low numbers for an MCU film.

It's a bad sign.

[snekdood]

im not gonna say you cant use the n word w a hard r on a almost fully anonymous tumblr account where you claim to be black-

I will say that it makes you 100% more suspicious and worth keeping an eye out on you bc usually its neo nazis pretending to be black that spam saying the n word w an r and use tumblrs weird trust for almost fully anonymous accounts to their advantage to get away w it

you can say it, but, if you Are a neo nazi pretending to be black, I will say, you're not doing a good job of convincing me rn that you actually are.

[stampstamp]

Kevin and Laurie are so funny in the latest The Icing Artist video 🤣 They seem like they're having a lot of fun.

[bighitfics]

jungkook oneshots that I will keep re-reading till the end of time!

(a much needed recommendation) ִ ࣪𖤐

The Broken Vow ୨ৎ by @lleldey

— major angst, teeny bit of fluff, yandere husband jungkook.

(this is an eight star, no doubt! i’ve read it nine times already)

When She Loved Me ✦ by @jungkookstatts

— angst, fluff, and more angst, triple the angst.

(reading this is like drinking poisoned honey, this has to be both my villain origin story & guilty pleasure fic)

Champange Confetti ִ ࣪𖤐 by @pennyellee

— dark romance, smut, porn with plot, 90s.

(gawd this was the perfect blend of everything and the accurate references of the 90s just made it more perfect than it already is)

I Love You Too ✧₊⁺ by @smileyoongle

— therapist!jk, found family, angst, healing, second chances.

(sceaming, blushing, giggling, sliding down the door, he’s so disgustingly sweet in this!) 😮‍💨🤌🏼

Unwaveringly Forever ⭑ by @loststarxox

— alcoholic jk, self destructive, healing/comfort, established relationship, found family <3 (i have a soft spot for this jungkook, this precious being must be protected at all cost! ps : he’s lowkey segci asf in this from the way he clings to her, to needing her by his side all the time even tho he’s drunk as hell *sighs* my dream man)

Slow And Steady ౨ৎ by @yoonia

— painter jungkook, infidelity, smut, angst.

(this women never misses with her 10/10 plotline, her ridiculous 100/10 writing skills & her ability to bring the scenes alive! mad talent)

Tempest ⭑.ᐟ by @kooktrash

— yandere boyfriend, romance, established relationship.

(obsessed is an understatement, she writes jk the best)

Fifth Wish ʚɞ ⁺˖ ⸝⸝ by @jiminrings

— bodyguard!au, fake dating, angst, fluff.

(this is girl breakfast, girl lunch and girl dinner! i can scream ab it all day!)

Kaiho 𓍯𓂃 by @99liners

— marriage au, age gap, controlling husband jk, trophy wife reader. (screaming, wailing, barking for toxic tsundere husband jk. i need therapy ya’ll)

What was I made for? ☽ by @spideyjimin

— strangers to lovers, soldier jungkook, angst, fluff.

(he’s so dreamy in this, oh how i pray to be loved like this)

Stars Behind Waves 𓇼 by @taegularities

— estranged best friends to lovers, fluff, smut.

(im wordless, this was too good to be true)

Rock God ⊹ ˖ by @venusjeon

— 80s au, angst, smut, humour, fluff, s2f2l.

(such a refreshing plotline, writing is top tier!)

Definition Of Love 𐙚 by @sparklingchim

— established relationship, fluff, smut.

(if there was one fic i could hug i’d hug this one)

Secret Crime ⋆⑅˚₊ by @kimnjss

— fwb (with feelings), smut, angst.

(the smut was so well executed, it got me all heated)

Night After Night ⊹₊ ⋆ by @brown-bi-beautiful

— fuckboy jungkook, exes to lovers, cute simp (red flag) jungkook.

(literally seven mv storyline executed and written in the best way possible i read it a countless time, tbh she did it even better!)

have a good read girlies <3

follow for more.

[harrysfolklore]

oscar piastri being obsessed with his girlfriend: a compilation

MASTERLIST | MY PATREON | oscar smau

Oscar Piastri was known as the introvert and reserved driver on the grid.

While other drivers basked in the spotlight and didn't shy away from sharing details about their personal life, Oscar often preferred to keep his privacy.

However, when it came to his girlfriend, it was a different story altogether.

Oscar was what people called "a total simp" when it came to his girlfriend, always bringing her up in interviews, promo videos and casual conversations, and fans couldn't miss the opportunity to make several compilation videos and tiktoks about it.

The most popular one was called "Oscar Piastri being obsessed with his girlfriend: a compilation" and the 15-minute long video was filled with moments that made fans both awe and laugh.

It started with the clip of the first time he publicly talked about her during a podcast interview, rumors about him not being single were spreading around but nothing was confirmed.

"I do have a girlfriend, yeah," Oscar said, a small smile playing on his face.

"You're not very public, aren't you?" the interviewer asked.

“We keep it to ourselves and try to be out of the spotlight and just live normal lives,” he replied, “We have been dating for over four years now, she has been there for me since the start of my career and I couldn't imagine my life without her. She's my biggest supporter and keeps me grounded.”

The next video showed Oscar and Lando sitting next to each other wearing their McLaren shirts, filming a game called "Green flag or Red flag."

"Picky eaters," the interviewer asked and Lando immediately waved the green flag.

"He's a very picky eater that's why," Oscar said, making Lando laugh, "But, what if they eat fish, cause you hate fish."

Lando dramatically raised the red flag, making everybody laugh again.

"You wouldn't date a pescatarian then," the interviewer said.

"No," Lando shook his head, "They shouldn't be here."

"My girlfriend's a pescatarian, actually," Oscar said, looking at his teammate with a raised eyebrow, "I'll pass that on to her.”

"Noooo mate!" Lando immediately shook his head, waving his hands in mock horror, "Don't tell her I said that, I don't want to be in trouble with your missus! She's a lovely girl."

"She is indeed, but I don't think she'll like you very much after this."

The next segment was from his "Day in the Life" video with Quad Lock, where Oscar gave fans a glimpse into his daily routine. In one particular clip, he was in the kitchen making breakfast.

"So, this is where the magic happens," Oscar said with a cheeky grin as he poured pancake batter onto a hot griddle, "My girlfriend loves pancakes, so I make them every Sunday. It's become sort of a tradition for us."

The camera then panned to a candid shot of his girlfriend, who was sitting at the kitchen island, sipping coffee and smiling fondly at Oscar. She blew him a kiss, which Oscar caught with a playful wink.

"There she is, sitting pretty while I play housewife."

The next clip in the compilation was from a press conference, where a journalist asked him how he manages to stay focused with such a demanding schedule.

"Having a supportive partner really helps," Oscar said earnestly, "She understands the pressures and the demands of the job. She’s my rock and makes everything a lot easier."

"Does it get hard for her when your schedule is too busy for your relationship?"

"My schedule is never too busy for my girlfriend, I always make sure to make time for her. That's why we've been going strong for four years now."

Another McLaren game with Lando was included, this time they were playing Finish the Lyric with Taylor Swift songs.

"Do you feel confident about this game, Oscar?" Lando asked his teammate.

"I do, actually," Oscar nodded confidently, "My girlfriend is a huge Taylor Swift fan so I know a lot of her songs."

"We should get your girl to come and play then," Lando teased.

"She'd probably beat us both, hands down. But I'm not giving up just yet." Oscar chuckled, shaking his head.

The compilation video then transitioned to a moment in the McLaren garage before the first quali of the Hungary Grand Prix. Oscar was off to the side, chatting with his girlfriend, who had joined him for the event.

They seemed to be in their own little bubble, Oscar's attention completely focused on her and his smile wide as he listened to her talk. The camera captured a sweet moment where he gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and kissed her forehead. It was a simple gesture, but it spoke volumes about their relationship and fans absolutely melted at the interaction.

The next clip showed Oscar at a fan event in Australia, hundreds of fans gathered to meet the drivers and see them up close, Oscar was answering questions from the interviewers when he suddenly addressed one of the fans in the front row.

"I've got a girlfriend, thank you," he said into the microphone, making everyone laugh but look confused at the same time, "For everyone wondering, she just asked what my number was," the crowd laughed again even louder, "But I'm a happily taken man. You're nice but I'm not interested."

In that same event, he got asked what did he miss the most from the UK when he was back in Australia.

"My girlfriend," he immediately said, "Other than that the food is better here, the weather is better here. So my girlfriend, that's it."

The following video was also a fan interaction, this time it was a fan recorded video while he was signing stuff for those waiting for him as he arrived to the paddock for the Austin Grand Prix.

Oscar was signing autographs and taking pictures, when a fan handed him a photo of him and his girlfriend from a race weekend.

"Oh, this is a great picture," Oscar said, grinning as he looked at the photo. "This was taken at Silverstone, right? It was her first time at a race with me. She loved it."

"What's her favorite part about the races?" The fan smiled and asked.

"Probably the adrenaline and seeing me in action," Oscar chuckled, "But she also loves hanging out in the paddock. She gets along really well with everyone here."

The next clip showcased Oscar during a Twitch stream, where he was playing a racing simulator. His girlfriend walked into the room, and the chat exploded with excitement.

"Hey, love," Oscar greeted her, pausing the game.

"Am I interrupting you?" she softly asked.

"Nope, come here," he encouraged to come closer, "Everyone, this is my girlfriend," she waved at the camera, and Oscar wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her into the frame. "She's the reason I'm still sane," he joked, earning a kiss on the cheek from her.

The video included one of everyone's favorite interactions between the couple, captured by McLaren's instagram team.

Oscar had just finished a quiali, earning a P2 position, the camera caught as he reunited with his girlfriend who threw her arms around his neck as soon as she saw him.

"Hiii," he shyly said, a hint of a blush on his cheeks.

"You did such a great job, baby," she said, still wrapped around his arms, planting a kiss on his cheek.

"I couldn’t have done it without you cheering me on," he replied, his voice soft and genuine.

The final clip was from the FIA Prize Giving ceremony, Oscar stood on the stage, dressed in a sharp suit, the Rookie of the Year trophy shining in his hands.

"First of all, I want to thank my team, McLaren, for believing in me and giving me the opportunity," Oscar began, his voice steady but emotional, "But most importantly, I want to thank my girlfriend. She's been my rock through it all, supporting me every step of the way. This award is as much hers as it is mine."

The camera panned to his girlfriend, sitting in the audience with tears in her eyes, smiling proudly. The fans watching the livestream couldn't help but gush over the touching moment.

As the compilation ended, the screen faded to black with the text, "Oscar Piastri: The Ultimate Simp, and Proud of It."