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[sunny-makes-doodles]

Good morning chat the new legends story mode makes me want to Kill Myself.

I love this stupid mobile game but my GOODNESS does it leave me in SHAMBLES. I went to work the next day and literally never stopped thinking abt it. theorizing with my friends is so fun bc then I’m just dead on the floor hoping its true bc hey more writing material!!!

without spoiling it I will just say. poor Shallot.

Zahha’s just jealous he moved on and started dating Broly tbh…

Anyway, art time! hi hi again!

I like referring to the future warrior x Fu ship as future science. They’re so cutie.

Love you guys!!!!

[bratshaws]

through the hourglass 78. brb x oc

a/n: I've been wanting to use this gif for so long. I FINALLY CAN AAAAAAAA

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none, just Bea being a good friend uwu

goodness gracious (pls read this one to know more what this fic is about!!)

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Beatrice couldn’t say how long the silence lasted, all she could do is stare at the pregnancy tests lying side by side in the drawer, partially hidden by the magazines almost as if Evelyn didn’t want to see them.

And considering her reaction, it was very possible she really didn’t want to see those tiny sticks.

Beatrice licks her lips, that were dry from her gawked expression, then moves her eyes to the lump under the covers, “Ev…I…” she blinks, how exactly could she go by this? Evelyn’s personality was different from hers, she was more than excited when she discovered she was pregnant, hell, Evelyn was there with her when she found out, “I…I…a-are you okay?”

There’s a gentle huff from under the covers, “No.”

“...okay,um…” Beatrice gently rubs her friend’s arm, chewing the inside of her cheek, “Um…do you,do you need me to do anything?”

Evelyn moves under the covers, which makes Beatrice drop her hand to her lap as the sheets slowly fall to reveal her friend. She looked awful, her eyes were swollen, her hair a mess and she didn’t seem like she slept in days not to mention how Beatrice could see a little bit of makeup still clinging to her bloodshot eyes. The same bloodshot eyes that slowly moved over to Beatrice, who gave Evelyn a small comforting smile only for it to drop as her friend looked away again, “...you here alone?”

“Yeah,Rooster and Nikki went home.” she almost felt bad mentioning Nicole considering…the situation, “He is going to pick me up once I call him, I’m not in a time crunch.”

Her joke falls flat because Evelyn doesn’t laugh, her hunched position making her appear smaller and frail, a complete opposite of what Evelyn truly was, “..okay…” and another shaky inhale was heard, followed by Evelyn running her hands on her face, combing her black hair back and dropping her hands to her lap with a dull slap. 

“...Ev…I…I…I don’t really know what to say.”

"About what?”

Bea blinked, looking back at the open drawer, “Well, um…wh-what you just indirectly told me.”

Evelyn stares ahead, a sniffle making its way out of her nose, “Me neither.”

“Just…um-do you wanna talk about it?”

Evelyn chuckles dryly, shoulders shaking with brief laughter before she shakes her head, “What is there to talk about,Bea? I don’t even know how to start this conversation.”

“Well…maybe you can…start from the beginning. Before the tests?”

Evelyn looks at Bea by the corner of her eye, looking like a complete mess, eyes crusty and tired as she stares at the brunette. Evelyn’s gaze was always very strong and confident, she never backed down, she knew what to do but right now? Right now Bea was seeing parts of Evelyn she never saw before and she didn’t know what to do. “...My period didn’t come last month.” she whispered, “But I didn’t think about it, because I was working a lot, plus Jake was gone so I assumed I was stressed.”

The taller woman pulls one of her knees up to use it as support for her head, still frowning, “And I felt nothing, no nausea, nothing hurting, nothing at all.” she inhales again, “But then this month comes and there’s still no period…so I thought I should do the test, just because I had to be sure.” her smile turned grim, “I did more than three.”

“What?”

“More than three tests, but I tossed them all out because…I…I couldn’t accept it.” she murmured, “I thought it was because the test was cheap, so I bought the expensive ones, the ones that are sturdy and can handle a good beating….and they were positive as well.”

Beatrice watches her friend slowly lower her leg and fall back on the bed, arms spread, eyes looking up at the ceiling. The brunette frowns, looking down at her friend’s stomach only to see it was still flat, covered by her sleeping shirt, “...I…see…does…does anyone know?”

Does Jake?

“No.” Evelyn mutters, “You are the first one.”

“Oh.”

“I don’t know what to do Bea.” she whispered, rolling her lips into her mouth with a subtle shake of her head, “It’s not…it wasn’t planned. Nothing was. I don’t even–” she groans, rubbing her face with her hands, sighing against her palms, “I don’t even know how to bring this up to Jake yet. We’ve been using protection, I’m taking my birth control…I don’t get it.”

Beatrice licks her lips, “Sometimes it’s…just something that happens,Ev.” she tries to explain the best she can without upsetting her friend even more, “...did you and Jake ever-”

“No, we never talked about kids.” Evelyn says, “He tried to say something about marriage but I told him I wanted to wait more,I don’t…I enjoy my independence. And he respected that.”

“I know.”

“And while Jake stays here from time to time, he understands I need some time and that I like to be alone.” she frowns, “But now? Now? What do I do? I don’t even know how to tell him this,I don’t even know what he’ll say.”

“Well,Jake loves you.” Beatrice says gently, “And…whatever you decide I’m sure he’ll support you no matter what.”

Evelyn turned to face Beatrice, pushing herself to a sitting position as her eyes dropped to her lap, “My dad…is going to skin him alive Bea.” she whispers, “He…he started to warm up to me and Jake now, he supports it as long he’s on the up and up with everything we have planned. And now…God when he finds out-hell my mom will freak the fuck out but my dad?”

“Don’t- don’t think about it now, Ev.” she says, placing a hand on her friend’s shoulder, “Are you hungry? Did you eat anything?” Evelyn shakes her head no, “I can make you something, you need to eat and maybe enjoy the sunlight a bit, it’ll be good for you.”

“Bea.”

“Yeah?”

“...can I hug you?”

Beatrice just nodded and Evelyn wrapped her arms around her shoulders, while the brunette hugged her friend by the waist. It was such…an odd feeling to be the comforting party in this situation, but she knew that Evelyn needed it and she wouldn’t let her go unless she felt good enough to. 

She didn’t cry,maybe she was already ‘dried out’ by the time that Beatrice showed up, but Evelyn held the brunette in such an iron grip that her shoulders were a bit hurt because of it. But she sat there, rubbing Evelyn’s back comfortingly as her  friend’s back rose and fell with her breathing, Beatrice was glad that she wasn’t crying at least.

After a while Evelyn leaned back, “I’m going to take a quick shower.” she whispered, meeting Beatrice’s green eyes, “Thank you,Bea.”

“You are welcome.” Beatrice got up from the bed to allow Evelyn to get up, not even putting on the fuzzy slippers as she went to the bathroom, still looking much smaller than she actually was.”I’ll be in the kitchen.” and she got a weak ‘okay’ before the bathroom’s door closed.

Beatrice sighed softly, looking down at Wiley who sat by the doorframe, mewing almost in question at her, “She’ll be fine,Wiley…come on, let’s make something for her,hm?” she hoped that would distract her mind too, because it was a lot of emotions going on in her head after all.

Being the first one to know about something like that, especially when the person in question doesn’t seem too excited about it, was very hard. Beatrice rubbed her face with both hands, huffing out a breath as she walked to the kitchen, but not before opening the curtains and letting the light enter the apartment.

She also opened the balcony’s door so the chilly October air made it’s way inside, inhaling deeply and feeling a wave of tranquility take over her as soon as she did that.

She checked the fridge, looking around for something quick and easy to make knowing her friend needed something now and not later. There was a plastic container that looked like it had vegetables and meat, Beatrice opened it up to check, “Oh,mongolian beef. This is nice.” There was also some rice in a bigger bowl covered with a plastic film, “It’ll be good enough.”

Something comforting and something easy, because Evelyn needed that.

She heard the shower running while heating up everything, exhaling in relief knowing that it’d help Evelyn feel better. Or at least she hoped. She had no idea how…to go on with this. She didn’t seem happy sharing the news to Beatrice, so maybe she shouldn’t talk about it? Maybe she should just chat about something else unless Evelyn brought it up again.

Beatrice looks towards her back pocket when her phone pings with a message and she already knows who it is from. She pulls out her phone with one hand while the other keeps stirring the meat in the pan, chewing her lower lip as she sees Rooster’s name on the screen.

Roos (12:00)

Hey,gorgeous. Everything good?

Was it? No. 

She also had no idea if she should share the news with Rooster, maybe not now, maybe…maybe later, maybe when she’s home.

Bea (12:00)

Everything is okay Roos. Evelyn is just feeling a bit under the weather. 

Roos (12:01)

Did Hangman do something wrong or something? I don’t think I ever seen Evelyn be ‘under the weather’

Oh boy.

Bea (12:01)

Oh, no no, it’s just personal stuff. I’m just with her for a little bit and then we can go to the pumpkin patch,okay?

Roos (12:02)

Okay,gorgeous. Talk to me okay? I’ll have my phone on me. Nikki is asleep and I’m just rewatching Drag Race Season 8. With the dogs.

Cue to her receiving a picture of his long legs stretched and crossed on top of the coffee table, Jolene’s head on his lap with her eyes closed, Jack lying under the coffee table and Eleanor looking up at the screen almost as if she was ready to attack it at any moment.

Bea (12:05)

You look very comfortable.

Roos (12:05)

We are,gorgeous. They’re behaving :) 

Beatrice was so focused on answering Rooster she didn’t hear the shower stop, nor heard her friend’s footsteps approaching the kitchen or the quiet mewling coming from Wiley. Evelyn stopped by the threshold, staring at Beatrice who managed to type on her phone and cook at the same time, “Bea.” her friend yelped, the phone flying off her hand to the air and the only reason it didn’t hit the ground was because it landed on the soft kitchen mat she was standing on.

“Oh!Ev!” she laughs awkwardly, leaning down to grab the phone, checking if there was anything broken and then wiping it against her sleeve, “Sorry I was talking to Roos.” she looks back at the stove, “I’m heating some stuff I got in your fridge.”

“Yeah, mongolian beef. I know.’ Evelyn said, sitting on the bar stools she had against the island in the middle of her kitchen, “Everything okay with Rooster?”

“Yeah!Everything is great!” Beatrice sends her husband a text telling him she’d message back in a few and that she loved him, then slid her phone into her pocket, “Anyway, do you want something to drink? Maybe some water?” Evelyn shook her head, rubbing her eyes with her hands before dropping her head on top of her folded arms.

Beatrice frowned as she turned the stove off and placed the lids on top of each pan before approaching her friend, touching the side of her arm gently,”Ev.” she calls, “You’ll be okay.”

Evelyn lifted her head, holding her interlaced fingers in front of her mouth as she breathed hard against her knuckles, “I don’t know what to do.” she repeats the same phrase as before, “I don’t…know what to do.”

“Well…do you…want the baby?” she knew it was a risk to ask, but Evelyn had to know what she wanted in that aspect, “It’s still early…”

Evelyn looked back at Bea, then at her hands, then to the wall opposite to them, “...thing is I…” she groans, “I do want it. I do, but…Bea, me and Jake aren’t married. And I don’t know if you know but both sides of my family are very against stuff like that.” another sigh, “it’s just…I don’t want them to blame Jake. I don’t want my father to make his life a living hell because of this.”

“Isn’t there a chance your father might be happy to be a grandpa? I mean, you are his only daughter.”

“Which is why I worry.” Evelyn says, “We talk a lot, we are more open now…but it’s fucking hard Bea. I can’t read my parents’ minds,I can’t know how they’ll truly react.” she rubs her forehead, “Not to mention the whole, Navy thing.” Beatrice furrows her brows, “You know my dad is always like ‘Duty First’ and whatever. He’ll just think that we didn’t think about the risks.”

The risks.

Oh.

Beatrice’s smile falters when that word is mentioned, that word that always,always hovered above her head and Rooster’s. He talked to her about it a bit, but he never elaborated and Beatrice worried about him often. Like always, things within their control were easy to handle…the rest, not so much.

Rooster still had the ghost of his father’s passing on his shoulders, she knew, she could see how it weighed him down sometimes. And the fear was always there, it was something they talked about often too, the risks of his profession were several and almost impossible to figure out.

Evelyn noticed how Bea got silent and she groaned once she recalled her words, “Shit,Bea,I didn’t mean-”

“No,no,no,it’s okay.” Beatrice smiles, “It’s okay…I…I know what you mean.”

Evelyn frowns, looking down at her hands, “How do you do it?” she asks quietly, “How do you deal with it? I mean…you two have Nikki now, how do you not…go crazy?”

“Therapy.” and for the first time since she got to the apartment, Evelyn laughed, weakly, but she laughed, dropping her head only to hold it up with her hand, “Honestly,I don’t know. We just…talk about it a lot, our conversations could last hours. Do you and Jake?”

“What?”

‘Talk?”

Evelyn blinks at her friend, then licks her lips, “Sometimes. I just…I mean we do talk,’ she straightens her back, “We do talk and share things, hell we both have parents in the military so that helps with…understanding and figuring out what to do but…a kid? A kid Bea. I don’t even know how…God.”

Beatrice bites the corner of her mouth, holding her hands in front of her womb as she takes in Evelyn’s words. “...what do you think your father will do once he finds out?” she asks, “Since…you want to keep it.”

“I have no idea.”

“Guess,then.”

The tall woman sighed, throwing her hands up as she begins explaining, “I don’t know. Probably…drill Jake with words and make him feel like shit. Maybe even accuse him of ‘locking me up with a child’ which is the stupidest thing ever. I love Jake, he’s a dumbass and he has his arrogant moments…but he’s sweet and he’s romantic and he treats me with respect.”

That was probably the first time Beatrice heard Evelyn talk about her relationship with Jake, and it made the brunette smile. She allowed Evelyn to keep talking as she prepared her plate, “And I care about him. I mean,Jesus, I wouldn’t let him come here if I didn’t.”

Beatrice settles the plate in front of Evelyn - the other woman couldn’t help but chuckle seeing that Beatrice arranged the beef on top of the rice to form a cat face, with the chives as whiskers - and then sits down next to her, “Then,well,I think that’s enough reason.”

“It’s not.”

“It is.” she says a bit more firmly, “You always butted heads with your parents and if you want to have this baby without being married to Jake, that’s your choice.” she shrugs, “You said yourself that he respects the fact you don’t want to get married yet.” Beatrice was very relieved when Evelyn finally took a bite of her food, keeping her eyes on the plate instead of the brunette.

“Yes,but–”

“Ev,” she says softly, “Listen, your parents have to understand that…these things happen and they should respect you and Jake…and your choices. Plus I have a feeling they’ll like it once you tell them everything.”

Evelyn slows her chewing to look at Beatrice, then chuckles softly, dropping her head forward as she swallows her food, “...I guess the roles are reversed, huh? It was usually me and Shells the ones that gave you a pep talk every now and again.”

Beatrice smiles, shrugging her shoulders, “Someone has to make sure you guys are okay.” she says, “Let that be me.”

“...thanks Bea.” Evelyn says, placing a hand on Beatrice’s shoulder, “I mean it,I really needed this.”

“You are welcome…are you going to be okay?” her friend nods, “Where’s Jake?”

“His sister is visiting,so he’s taking her for a tour.” Evelyn says as she moves the beef around her plate, “And he’ll come here by night time, after leaving her at the hotel.” she stops moving the fork, “I’ll tell him tonight.”

“Yeah?”

“Yeah there is no point in stalling…and then I’ll tell my parents this weekend, after Penny’s Halloween party.”

Beatrice was glad that Evelyn seemed a lot better, her pose was straighter and her eyes were no longer dull and void of any emotion. She was still nervous, but there was a hint of confidence within her brown irises.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Beatrice decided to take her leave. Evelyn hugged her by the door, squeezing her friend’s shoulders, “Thank you.”

“You are welcome,Ev.” she smiles, pulling back from the hug to step towards the elevator, “See you Saturday?”

“Yeah, sure, oh.” she calls Beatrice’s name when the brunette reaches the elevator’s doors, “Please don’t tell Shells, we both know how she was when you were pregnant with Nikki.” the brunette laughs gently but nods, waiting for the doors to open, “And please don’t tell Rooster yet.”

That would be a bit hard considering how her husband was, “...will do.” she says after a while, waving goodbye to Evelyn as she steps into the elevator.

[sailorplanet1997]

my top 10 Vidia's moments

1: Vidia sacrificing her own life for Tinkerbell 2: Vidia befriending Tinkerbell 3: Vidia revealing the truth about the situation 4: Vidia's sassy moments 5: Vidia's caring side (sometimes in odd ways) 6: Vidia's redemption 7: Vidia staying with Tinkerbell the whole times, even bad choices Tinkerbell have made 8: Vidia working with Tinkerbell's friends to rescue Tinkerbell 9: Vidia stopping the others from fighting 10: Vidia comforting Tinkerbell

nothing can beat her sacrifice for Tinkerbell knowing she was gonna get captured from the humans, she was more scared for Tinkerbell then she did for herself, maybe it was her way of making it up to Tinkerbell for what have happened to Tink after slamming the door on her and probably realized Tinkerbell didn't deserves to get captured so she took her place instead, just my thoughts, in the end she's the reason Tinkerbell is still alive afterall next favourite was her befriending Tinkerbell after all the rescuing was over and it started when they reunited with each other, i think it turned out she was actually relieved Tinkerbell was okay this whole time after Tinkerbell got kidnapped by Lizzy and shortly after she hugged Tinkerbell with the picnic scene she wanted to start over with Tinkerbell and officially formed a friendship, letting go for everything that has happened in the past moving everything in the past, the reason why it's extremely high on the list is because when Tinkerbell was first born, she didn't wanted to have like anything to do with Tinkerbell and tries to get rid of her and from everybody she had most of the issues with Tinkerbell because she bullied Tinkerbell and made everything about herself this whole time back then, for that reason i didn't expected her to be into Tink's life once the human event have started but some people do change for the better and have its redemption and Vidia is one of them who do have a heart, that's why it's on my second best list of Vidia next up on my top 3 was the scene she felt guilty about the whole thing and decided to tell the girls the truth about Tinkerbell and couldn't forgive herself she got a little involved with the event and if something bad happens to Tinkerbell, she'll be more upset if she won't get to Tinkerbell in time to save her from the humans and it scared the crap out of her if she can't make it up to Tinkerbell if she won't survive all this, it really looked like she was defending Tinkerbell after the others made fun of Tinkerbell with her temper because Vidia was most likely the one who seems to be upset and she wasn't on friendly terms with Tinkerbell so i was surprised the others weren't so upset at all and they are Tink's friends but Vidia was relieved to find forgiveness by others after they all comforted her about the situation so she forgives them all aswell right afterwards too she has a sarcastic nature of her and most of the times i find it quite funny to be honest and it's showed in almost each movies, one of them was when she found out Tinkerbell had a sister and asked if there was an another Tinkerbell, her funny ways of saying it's a bad idea when Tinkerbell is up to something, she likes to mess up and i meant more of like making jokes or atleast act like one, "fairy to fairy advice" when she tells Periwinkle in a funny way yet NOT joking about how Tinkerbell can be at times and Tinkerbell was like "uhm haha yeah guess who's talking" i love that about her and the scene that made it to the top 5 is her caring side, even if she doesn't always shows it the right ways, one of the best ways was when Silvermist became seasick she took it easy on her, the other one was the Gruff situation when under weird weathers and just wanted Fawn to be safe, Vidia also often make sure Tinkerbell stays out from troubles, even after the third movie, she'll especially be there for Tinkerbell even if she doesn't agree with the plans or opinions, one of them was when Tinkerbell was still working on the box and Vidia reminded her in sarcastic ways to take a break from all the working before the 4 seasons festival have started, i LOVE her caring side

next one is her redemption, one of the best compared to all the others, she carefully went after Lizzy in hope to befree her on her own, she was terrified for Tinkerbell after she saw all those poor butterflies pinned up in display cases thinking Tinkerbell will most likely to be the next target and she got scared when Tinkerbell got attacked by a cat and called the others for help once she realized she couldn't befree Tinkerbell on her own, she leaded the others to the house, explained them everything and aside from the whole situation she felt guilty for it also didn't wanted Tinkerbell to die once she saw Tinkerbell while she was trapped in a jar and didn't wanted for Tinkerbell to die when sacrificing her own life for Vidia, sure she was relieved to see her but she was scared for her when Tinkerbell almost risked her own life by stopping the car to save Vidia, i can tell when she said her name and begged Tinkerbell not to go there, one of the best redemption for that reason the next one was the one she stayed with Tinkerbell even when she made bad choices or felt like she got ignored, i'd expected her to leave Tinkerbell like she used to do at first but she didn't, she even stayed when Tinkerbell entered the fairy house made by humans, she'd probably knew if she won't protect her from the humans Tink will get captured WAY earlier and won't survive life if she let something like that go and does care for her even if she shows it in a irritating way, i'm proud of Vidia in the third movie next one was her working with the group, she helped others building a boat, she helped the others during a waterfall, she kind of technically helped the others to lead them to the house and even during cat attack she was much help the next one was her stopping the others from fighting in the pirate fairy movie and not just once but like 3 TIMES, one with Rosetta and Fawn with the shoes one, the other one with Silvermist and iridessa and the last one when iridessa and Rosetta got into a serious fight with the disasters by blaming each other, i don't know if this has anything to do like how she used to fight with Tinkerbell at the time they weren't on friendly terms with each other and didn't wanted Rosetta and iridessa to end up like she did with Tinkerbell but i'm glad she intervene in a calm way like a mother or big sister by saying Zarina is to the blame for all the messes it have created, even the switching talent one knowing arguing and blaming each other won't get you anywhere in life with bad situations, if she wasn't even there to stop iridessa and Rosetta from fighting i'm sure it will escalate sooner or later and they only get themselves to blame, i love this mature side of Vidia in this movie, she's the type that will adjust with the situations after overreacting at first and that one scene that made it to the top 10 was the scene she was being there for Tinkerbell this whole time when Tinkerbell got seperated from her sister by Lord Milori, she really looked like she wanted to stand up for Tinkerbell but have no idea what or how for the way she looks at Tinkerbell and then turned to Lord Milori a few times but i'm glad she was being there for her and comforting her about the situation and tried to take her home, that's a sweet thing to do for a friend who was having a hard time about all this and sticks with her at all times, that's what true friends will do in my opinion, she comforts the others too, sure but i love this one slightly more

there are more things what i love about Vidia then the ones i don't love about her but it's mostly only the first movie though but all is forgiven once she came into Tinkerbell's life when on the mainland, i ironically used to hate her but now i love this girl, she really rocks in my opinion and she often takes the situation very well, she's most likely the only one who have that strength

[zaftikat]

20 Questions

This is the most 2010s tumblr thing I can recall doing on this site, and I have participated in the supernatural fandom. (Tagged by @toopunkrockforshul )

ALL OF THIS UNDER A CUT

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Five, but like you know, I'm workin on it.

2. How many words?

16,320. 11.4k comes from one fic tho

Nine Worlds Series by Victoria Goddard (specifically: Greenwing & Dart and Lays of the Hearthfire)

Star Wars by way of @dangersquaremedia's Chicks with Dice

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

well, i've only got the 5 so...

1. It's just Intermundial Tax Law, how hard could it be?

2. On Escaping from Orio Prison

3. The Tanà's Daughter, or How Pinyë Got Her Groove Back (Hiatus)

4. If the Lady Wills it, Ever Onward (Ongoing)

5. The Poola Blossom

No because I'm afraid it might come across as weird? I don't read a lot of fic, so I'm not sure what the etiquette is?

6. What’s the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

Implying I finish my fics instead of losing steam and forgetting them.

That said, when its finished, How Pinye Got Her Groove Back is going to be pretty fuckin angsty

Again, implying that I finish my fics.

The one I've gotten the most "this made me so sad" comments on is actually my happiest in my opinion. I wrote Intermundial Tax Law right as I was gearing up to move countries, and the story ends with the main character feeling confident and determined in his choice to leave home. That's the happiest ending I could have imagined at the time, because emigrating somewhere new is not a simple prospect, emotionally.

8. Do you get hate on fics?

I write for very small fandoms full of predominantly very nice and supportive people. I would not change that.

9. Do you write smut? If so what kind?

I, a transfem on progesterone, have written smut, yes. The armpit licking kind. What other kinds are there?

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written?

I love a good AU, but I'm not super into crossovers. Just not my bag.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

If I have, I apologize to the thief for the sort of mauve hue to my prose.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

no, but damn if I wouldn't love to have a yiddish fic

13. Have you ever cowritten a fic before?

I have ideas for a cowritten fic with @toopunkrockforshul ! its a wrestling AU

14. What’s your all-time favourite ship?

oh, maybe HMS Agamemnon. She was a 64 gun third rate who participated in the battle of Egypt and then shortly thereafter the Nore Mutiny. Laid up in 1802 in poor condition, and then brought out of ordinary in 1804 because napoleon was going to invade and they needed all the ships they could get. She took and demasted the Spanish 112 gun Santisima Trinidad at Trafalgar which is pretty cool.

15. What’s a WIP you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?

How Pinye Got Her Groove Back probably won't ever get finished because I've lost the mindset. Its a fic about dysphoria and coming out and as I get farther away from the direct experience its harder to set in my mind.

16. What are your writing strengths?

idk. it feels odd to talk about my strengths when I'm so very green at this. I think I'm pretty alright at knowing when to kill a darling.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

I tend to get lost in the middle between where I know I'm going and where I currently am. It slows me down a lot.

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

Like, maybe I could do Jack Aubrey quality french.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Greenwing & Dart

20. Favourite fic you’ve ever written?

If the Lady Wills it, Ever Onward its just the most complex and well written thing I think i've ever done, and I can't wait for something else to replace it as my favourite.

I don't know enough people who write fic to tag them, so have fun if you want

[nicomrade]

was tagged by @shinji-hibiki to put my on repeat playlist on shuffle n post the first 10 titles that show up !

1. Sir Chloe - Animal

2. The Front Bottoms - Tattooed Tears

3. Everything Everything - President Heartbeat

4. The Front Bottoms - Funny You Should Ask

5. The Dear Hunter - An Escape

6. LIL DUSTY G - INBETWEEN

7. Sir Chloe - Squaring Up

8. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger

9. Everything Everything - Arch Enemy

10. Mort Garson - Concerto for Philodendron & Pothos

uhm..... its cuz ive been workin on a playlist i swear i listen to more artists...... ive also been listenin to my mp3 a lot so honorable mention to

Interpol - Specialist

that i put on 4 times in one day

i tag my spotify muts @albertbreasker @roublardise @thefaculty

[chilipepperconverse]

Ao3 Author tag game!

tagged by my bestie @plushie-sentai <3

1. How many works do you have on Ao3?

19!

2. What is your Ao3 word count?

74,854 holy shit. i hadn't checked it in awhile lmao

3. What fandoms do you write for?

oh all kinds of shit, but rn i'm up to my eyeballs in tokusatsu. i tend to jump from fandom to fandom depending on my current hyperfixations HSKDJGS

4. What are your top five fics by kudos?

in the fall we sleep all day (the magnus archives, jonmartin)

the end was soon (the magnus archives, jonmartin)

feeling so alive, feeling something (my hero academia, tododeku)

we both need it to forget this fear (the magnus archives, jonmartin)

if that's what it takes (my hero academia, tododeku)

all of these are like. at least 4 years old LMAO

5. Do you respond to comments?

i always do!!

6. Which of your fics has the angstiest ending?

mmmm depends on your definition i think. if you include canon compliant events its def one of my danganronpa fics (a foreign still or light of the moon) but that feels boring to me SO i might say my most recent fic for kamen rider ex-aid (or just mine tonight) since it ends on kindof a sour note for the characters? im not sure tbh, as much as i love angst in a fic i tend to like happier or ambiguous endings.

7. Which of your fics has the happiest ending?

that's an easy one! my dimension 20: mentopolis fic (whale fall) was written before the finale and was my guess as to what would happen w one of the pairs of characters, and its very sweet and wholesome i think :3

8. Do you get hate on fics?

thankfully no!

9. Do you write smut? If so, which kind?

i do! i used to be terrified of it, but i think i've gotten better the more i write! i don't hold any bars on what kind of smut i'll write, either-- whatever the characters are workin with, i'll do it!! lmao

10. Do you write crossovers? If so, what's the craziest crossover you've written?

i used to! back when i wrote for achievement hunter i wrote an au where the fake AH crew were killjoys, like from gerard way's comics and the MCR album danger days :p i got uncomfy with RPF as i got older tho so those fics are all lost media now HSJGHJD

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

nope! not that i'm aware of anyways lol

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

nope but if anyone wants to... pleading emoji

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

not unless roleplay counts... i used to rp a certain anime with friends mostly as a joke in high school but we did try and write story-format roleplay a few times

14. What's your all-time favorite ship?

i don't much care for it or the property anymore bc i've got some bad experiences tied to it, but i think the ship i've gone the most batshit over is probably jonmartin from the magnus archives. right now tho? definitely best match from kamen rider build <3

15. What's a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

my magnus archives dnd au (write an anthem worth repeating), for aforementioned reasons of not feeling good about the source material anymore :( a shame bc i thought my writing in that fic was nice

16. What are your writing strengths?

i think i'm pretty good at characterization! i get a lot of comments saying i give good insight into how characters feel which is lovely to hear, bc thats what i like most about writing fanfic!

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

PACING... AND PLOTS IN GENERAL... why do you think i only write one-shots!! 😭

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?

i don't trust myself enough to do it right... i write a lot of fic for japanese media so the most i'll do is use the japanese word for something that can't be translated (names of foods for example)

19. First fandom you wrote for?

god probably warrior cats in like 3rd grade... on Ao3 tho it was achievement hunter, but those are gone like i said earlier </3

20. Favorite fic you've written?

is it cheating if i say my wip?? ;3

i'm gonna tag @meganechan05 bc i cant remember who else im moots with who writes fic but if you see this and wanna do it go ahead n say i tagged you!! :D

[midbyte]

hi its been years since i last did one of these but @cromerholt tagged me in one?? ty???

1. Are you named after anyone?

ham of ham sandwich fame

2. When was the last time you cried?

i got eye conditions out the wazoo and if its even slightly cold or windy outside i start crying literally within minutes. with that said, its been about a week

3. Do you have kids?

lmao

4. What sports do you play/have you played?

uh. no team sports and at best maybe snowboarding can be considered a sport? but even then its been literally 6 years since i last had the chance to

5. Do you use sarcasm?

oh wow do i

6. What's the first thing you notice about someone?

im an empath so naturally i notice that theyre trying to murder me with their mind as i speedwalk past at the speed of sound

7. Eye color?

so dark brown it looks black unless ur inches from my face. and thats in kissin range buckaroo so ud better pucker up

8. Scary movies or happy endings?

scary movies.... i like monsters and monsters are never allowed happy endings. just let the werewolves fuck

9. Any talents?

i can stretch my legs behind my head. also i do art approximately once a month

10. Where were you born?

california...

11. Hobbies?

ttrpgs, video games, art, mtg, etc etc etc

12. Any pets?

technically 2 cats but my sisters taking care of them until i can and wow. in this economy?

13. Height?

6'4" i love to stand ominously

14. Favorite school subject?

horticulture. genuinely knowing more abt the local plants does wonders for ur mental health, it changes the way u see the same places uve always gone. it opens up your eyes to the attention that landscapers have put into arranging flowerbeds and trees, and makes all the little bushes and ferns have special meaning.

15. Dream job?

i dont dream of labor. i just want a job that lets me survive. ideally, thatd have something to do with plants or conservation, like workin at a plant nursery or something but im not holding out hope

on that note uhhhh idk which mutuals to tagg.... ig ill just tag @sharkboypussy @sir-foxykins @neosnivy @les8ean

[fodderstompferz]

Hi everyone. its been a minute since i did a tag game, major thanks @left-handed-leftist 👍

Rules are to put your 'on repeat' playlist (assuming thats a spotify thing?) on shuffle and put the first ten songs

1, knack - your number or your name, 2, english beat - doors of your heart, 3, frank zappa - wind up workin' in a gas station, 4, knack - maybe tonight, 5, tsol - wash away, 6, big star - the ballad of el goodo, 7, they might be giants - kiss me, son of god, 8, flesh for lulu - postcards from paradise, 9, 808 state - cübik, 10, they might be giants - number three

I tag @glass-blown-eyes @plasticguillotine @w1zardcore @0nlytheatreofpain @denimjacketjesus have fun go wild be awesome

[muskangupta123]

Top-Rated CBSE Schools, IB Schools, and Schools in Koramangala, Bangalore – A Parent's Guide to Child Development

Bangalore, often called the "Silicon Valley of India," is also known for its excellent educational infrastructure. For parents seeking the best education for their children, there are various options available, including top-rated CBSE schools in Bangalore, prestigious IB schools in Bangalore, and reputable schools in Koramangala. Each of these schools offers a different learning environment and curriculum to cater to a wide range of student needs.

In this blog, we will explore these schools and how they can contribute to your child's development, both academically and personally.

1. Top-Rated CBSE Schools in Bangalore: Structured Learning for Academic Success

Tip 1: Focus on Exam-Oriented Curriculum and DisciplineTop-rated CBSE schools in Bangalore are well-known for their structured and disciplined curriculum. These schools focus heavily on subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Languages, preparing students for national competitive exams such as JEE and NEET.

Tip 2: Emphasize Continuous Learning and Concept MasteryIn CBSE schools, students are encouraged to master fundamental concepts before progressing to advanced topics. This systematic approach ensures that students not only excel in exams but also develop critical thinking skills that are essential for their future careers.

Tip 3: Holistic Development Through Extracurricular Activities While academics are central, CBSE schools also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities. From sports to debates and arts, these activities help students develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Parents looking for a well-rounded education for their children should consider CBSE schools that provide both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement.

2. IB Schools in Bangalore: A Global Perspective on Education

Tip 4: Focus on Inquiry-Based LearningIB schools in Bangalore offer a curriculum that focuses on inquiry-based learning. Instead of rote memorization, IB schools encourage students to ask questions, explore concepts, and understand the world around them through research and critical thinking.

Tip 5: Encourage Independent and Collaborative WorkIn an IB curriculum, students often work independently on projects, which helps them develop self-discipline, time management, and research skills. Collaborative group projects also foster teamwork and help students learn how to work in diverse environments.

Tip 6: Prepare for Global Opportunities IB schools provide an international perspective, preparing students for higher education abroad. Many IB graduates go on to attend top universities worldwide. If you aim for a global future for your child, consider exploring IB schools in Bangalore.

3. Schools in Koramangala, Bangalore: Convenience and Quality Education

Tip 7: Balance Between Academics and ExtracurricularsSchools in Koramangala offer a balance between academic excellence and extracurricular activities. Schools in this area are known for their modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, and diverse learning programs that cater to the needs of all students.

Tip 8: Convenience of Location for Parents and StudentsKoramangala is centrally located in Bangalore, making it a convenient choice for many families. Schools here are easily accessible, reducing travel time for children, which in turn provides them more time for studies and extracurricular activities.

Child Improvement and Development

Tip 9: Focus on Emotional and Social GrowthRegardless of the curriculum, the best schools in Bangalore focus on emotional and social development. Participating in extracurricular activities helps students build self-esteem, resilience, and social skills. Schools in Koramangala, along with CBSE and IB schools, emphasize the importance of a well-rounded personality by offering activities that enhance emotional intelligence.

Tip 10: Choose Schools that Cater to Individual Learning StylesEvery child learns differently, and schools that acknowledge this are better able to help children thrive. Whether your child excels in traditional, structured environments like CBSE schools, inquiry-based learning like in IB schools, or balanced schools in Koramangala, it’s important to choose a school that recognizes and nurtures your child’s unique strengths.

Conclusion

In Bangalore, parents have access to a variety of educational institutions that cater to different academic needs and personal growth requirements. Whether you are looking for a top-rated CBSE school, a prestigious IB school, or a reputable school in Koramangala, the city has something to offer for every child.

By selecting a school that balances academic excellence with personal development, parents can ensure that their child not only excels academically but also grows into a confident, well-rounded individual.

[theghostpinesmusic]

This is going to be a relatively short post/song compared to my last write-up of that monster "Madhuvan" from 6/8, but I wanted to cover something from 6/10's Steelhouse show even if the band didn't post an official highlight video, because it was a great show with lots of highlights.

"Butter Rum" will do.

This tune comes at the end of an opening set that's a bit light on other deep jamming but that makes up for it with pure flow. After playing the opening two songs straight (including rarity "Howard Johnson's Got His Ho-Jo Workin'"), the band plays an energetic "Indian River" that flows so seamlessly into "Cantaloupe Island" that I didn't realize it was a separate song until after the show. Then there's a fantastic "Echo Of A Rose" > "Honeybee" > "Bob Don" -> "Echo" sequence, followed by the "Rum."

For me, the second set's big improvisational highlight is the opening "Pancakes," but the rest of the set keeps the flow going by moving through "Into The Myst" > "The Old Man's Boat" > "Arcadia" in succession. None of these are particularly standout versions, in my opinion, but they're still great Goose songs played relentlessly in a way that makes the meat of this set satisfying if the "Pancakes" didn't already fill you up.

All these food- and drink-themed songs are making me hungry and thirsty.

Anyway, this "Butter Rum" features especially great tone from Peter during his guitar solo and then the jam starts around 4:20. It gets chunky almost right away, with Rick's guitar and Peter's keys twining around each other melodically.

At 5:25, Rick initiates a key change and things take a (slightly) dark turn. Peter moves over to the electric piano and Cotter and Jeff drop into a heavier beat.

At 6:45, the band moves on to a new, more original soundscape, with a more driving beat and (to my ears) totally news tones from both Rick and Peter. This sort of sounds like a robot trying to use mouthwash. Like, in a good way.

Over the course of the next few minutes, this jam moves into more standard shreddy Goose territory, but as I typed that to mildly complain, at about 9:10, the band switches things up again, to a more syncopated space that features the rhythm section more, with Rick's guitar taking a more textural role than a driving one. By 10:00, the whole band is retreating into a mellow, ambient space, which is currently my favorite flavor of Goose, so I'm happy. Trevor is once again the melodic anchor while Rick dances around his basslines and Peter lays down a carpet of synth-y goodness.

I don't want to get back into the Cotter vs. Ben stuff at this point, but I'll just say that Cotter sounds fucking made to play drums on jams like this one.

The band hangs out in this space for basically the rest of the jam, and though it doesn't stay ambient long, the shred session that follows feels fresh and energetic. At 14:43, Rick jumps back into the "Butter Rum" key (maybe a bit preemptively as it seems like nobody else got the memo), which leads to a little celebratory coda before the band polishes off the song proper at 15:45.

As promised, a shorter jam this time around, but one that covers a decent amount of interesting territory nonetheless. I feel like Goose is starting to get into that territory that Phish has been in for the last few years, where writing off a ten minute version of a given song at a glance because it's "not long enough" to contain a good jam often ends up being a mistake. I just got back from seeing Phish play four shows at Dick's and even though that run had its fair share of monster twenty-five-minute-plus jams, some of my favorite moments of the weekend were songs that (I was surprised to see post-show) clocked in at "only" ten or eleven minutes. Similarly, it seems to me that Goose is getting better at improvising more deeply more quickly out of the ends of composed songs, and more often than not a set full of ten minute songs that might have felt a bit rote a few years ago turns out upon listening to be chock full of really great idea and unique soundscapes.

And, I mean, that's gotta be good, right?

Onward and upward! The band posted two jams from their 6/11 show, so those will be next up. Then I'll get into some of my favorite shows of June so far: 6/14, 6/15, and 6/18.

[topscoree]

Top Study Techniques Every JEE Aspirant Should Know

Preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) can be overwhelming, given its level of competition and syllabus scope. However, with effective study techniques, you can streamline your preparation and maximize your chances of success. Here are the top study strategies that every JEE aspirant should know to ensure efficient and focused preparation.

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1. Master the Fundamentals

JEE exams test not only your knowledge but also your understanding of basic concepts. Before diving into complex problem-solving, ensure that you have a solid grasp of fundamental concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Focus on textbooks like NCERT, which cover the basics comprehensively.

2. Create a Realistic Study Plan

One of the keys to JEE success is structured preparation. Develop a study plan that balances all subjects and allows you to focus on your weaker areas. Break the syllabus into manageable chunks, allocate time for each topic, and stick to your schedule. Include regular revision sessions and practice tests in your plan to reinforce what you've learned.

3. Use Active Learning Techniques

Passive reading won’t be enough for JEE prep. Engage in active learning techniques like summarizing topics in your own words, teaching concepts to others, or applying what you've learned in real-life problems. This deepens your understanding and helps you retain information longer.

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4. Solve Previous Years' Question Papers

Practicing past JEE papers is one of the most effective ways to understand the exam format, question patterns, and time management. Allocate specific time to complete these papers in an environment that simulates exam conditions. This will not only boost your confidence but also sharpen your problem-solving skills.

5. Time Management is Key

Efficient time management is essential both during preparation and in the exam. Start practicing timed mock tests to get accustomed to solving problems quickly. Work on minimizing time spent on each question while maintaining accuracy. Additionally, use your study time wisely—break down large tasks into smaller, manageable sections to avoid burnout.

6. Prioritize High-Yield Topics

Some topics carry more weight than others in JEE. Identify these high-yield topics through syllabus analysis and previous exam patterns, and focus on mastering them. Subjects like Mechanics and Electrodynamics in Physics, Organic Chemistry, and Algebra in Mathematics often see repeated emphasis.

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7. Regular Self-Assessment

Constant evaluation of your performance is essential. Use mock tests and sample papers to assess your strengths and weaknesses. Analyze your mistakes and make a conscious effort to improve on weak areas. Self-assessment allows you to track progress and adjust your study plan accordingly.

8. Stay Consistent with Revision

Consistent revision is a key to retaining information in the long term. Regularly revisit topics, especially those you find difficult, to keep them fresh in your memory. Utilize short notes or flashcards for quick revision before the exam. This ensures that important concepts are not forgotten.

9. Seek Guidance When Needed

Don’t hesitate to seek help if you’re struggling with certain concepts or subjects. Join a coaching center or study group, consult teachers, or use online resources to clarify doubts. Collaborative learning and expert guidance can help you gain new perspectives and tackle complex topics more efficiently.

10. Maintain Physical and Mental Well-Being

While it’s important to study hard, don’t neglect your health. Regular physical exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep are essential to keep your brain sharp and focused. Additionally, practice stress-relief techniques like meditation to stay mentally balanced during the preparation period.

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Conclusion

Cracking JEE is not just about hard work—it's about working smart. By incorporating these top study techniques into your routine, you can boost your preparation and stay ahead of the competition. Focus on understanding concepts, practice regularly, and stay disciplined. With determination and the right strategy, success in JEE is within your reach!

[infiniteorbits]

last updated

1.

“amelie” - last updated 3/30/23 at 10:31

likes

- when songs blend into each other

- untangling necklaces

- restoration videos

- doorbells that play songs

dislikes

- when previously melted popcorn butter hardens

- when people laugh or talk at the end of songs

- restoration vids that r actually transformation

- when musical movies have less/no songs in the second half 

2.

“now twitter” - last updated 3/30/23 at 17:03

3/28

- dunkin is very hit or miss. luckily for both of us i will take whatever is given to me in any situation ever. - 07:59

- i’m a good kid just mentally disturbed - 9:49

- why is it always hot as balls in [building] i am DYING! - 9:57

3.

“lyrics” - last updated 3/28/23 at 21:06

are you there? - sbd

- “is there anyone in the audience currently living in vain?”

nights - frank ocean

- “wanna see nirvana but don’t wanna die”

4.

“band names” - last updated 4/2/23 at 17:04

i called it

señor manatee

morph suit with the genitals cut out

western haircut

vape gosh

car moth

snail gunk shoes

banana fever

radiobread

nonconsensual gymnastics routine

goodbye endemic fish

uneven sunburn

bread zeppelin

phoebe breadgers

self-imposed bald spot

turtle crossing

5.

“wowowowow” - last updated 3/19/23 at 21:21 (excerpt 1/3)

i really only wake up to go back to sleep again

i dont wanna leave my house because then i have to put on clothes and look at my body. i hate watching tiktok because i see other people’s bodies and hate mine. i hate existing

do you ever yearn to be loved by someone that doesn’t exist so badly that your body aches. do you ever ever want to pull out ur hair bc ur so ashamed of your own thoughts that you cant exist

6.

“dreams” - last updated 2/2/23 at 06:27

night of 12/22/22

[person 1] and [person 2] shit themselves. it seemed to be a reoccurring event bc [freshman year teacher], [person 3], and [person 4] were disappointed

7.

“try god: 1060 AM” - last updated 3/10/23 at 19:36

(is an atheist station)

9/16/19 : 2

11/5/19 : 1

12/5/19: 1

1/14/20 : 1

5/24/21: 1

7/28/21: 1

8/12/21: 1

9/3/21: 1

12/29/21: 1 (roche bros [town] parking lot)

9/23/22: 1

3/9/23: 1 (the bitch had like 2 stickers tho!!!)

8.

“hm” - last updated 1/22/23 at 22:57

“i’m not like you, other people’s problems don’t make me feel better” - [redacted]

9.

“wowowowow” - last updated 3/19/23 at 21:21 (excerpt 2/3)

how the fuck do candles burn out the wax doesn’t evaporate right

welcome to the achery, what can i get u? vomit, comin right up!

the world is made of orbits

the moon around the earth

the earth around the sun

our solar system around the middle

even little galaxies orbit around ours

i suppose that even we, as people,

orbit too

i like to think

that i orbit around you

10.

“i miss all the angel numbers and i keep getting mad bc i dont have to a reason to keep thinking of u”  - last updated 3/4/23 at 13:09

people kinda just age out of me.

11.

untitled - last updated 3/28/22 at 10:46

i dont know what to write. i dont wanna seem like im not workin gbut i just…. cant do this right now. i had to walk to school today and i wanted to die. i mean realistically thats not truly a bad thing. the walk is like ten minutes and its in Rennes and im lucky to be here and to be able to walk and go to school and breathe clean air and whatnot. but im so tired. so tired. it took my nearly an hour to pick out my clothes today. i decided on a shirt and jeans that dont look good together at all and that are half dry bc the dryer just does not work in this house for some damn reason and its fucking annoying. i did my makeup because i was looking atrocious- my hair was wet because i finally got myself to shower after god knows how long (less than a week i presume - i think i last showered the weekend before this week?) and the lack of shape to my hair and the weird way my face looks after i wake up or shower or do anything made me need to sit down and inevitably still be upset when its over. i dreamt that i saw [redacted #2]. it was another one of those dreams where theres a big storm or tsunami or combination of the two and we all had to huddle in a school building that looks kind of like this one but not really. i was so excited to see her and i almost cried in my dream. but i barely saw her for the rest of the dream, she was off with [redacted #3] and her other friends and not me. i was left behind. they left without me. i’m not mad at her for this because she hasnt done this to me yet but i know she will so i guess im preemptively sad and mad and upset even though i have no reason to be and thats not fair to her. i am at myself and the person in front of me and how she treats me like im stupid and i dont want to be stupid and i know im not stupid but there is nothing i can do. i know that seems dramatic. “nothing i can do.” there is. there probably is. i really hope there is but at the same time i hope there isnt because then its true. i am stupid. i do get my work done or at least the work i know that i need to get done and my grades are fine i have like a 3.67 unweighted which isnt great but not like awful. i know i could do better. i know i could work harder. i have worked harder before but its gone now and shes gone now and im gone now. im gone now. im gone now. 

12.

“favs” - last updated 3/18/22 at 15:19

bc i always seem to forget

music

dirty computer - janelle monae

sawdust - the killers

sgt peppers lonely heart club band - the beatles

rubber soul - the beatles

stranger in the alps - phoebe bridgers

apricot princess - rex orange county

punisher - phoebe bridgers 

ow - pom pom squad

turkey dinner - pinky pinky

death of a cheerleader- pom pom squad

13.

“list of issues (current)” - last updated 8/17/22 at 07:46

- [ ] chronic/crippling fear of death (usually intrusive)

- [ ] shortness of breath/high resting heart rate

- [ ] trouble sleeping (falling asleep, keepingg eyelids closed, fear of dreams [lack of control], fear of unconsciousness)

- [ ] usually naseous or having abdominal issues

- [ ] head hurts all the time

- [ ] lack of control with my thoughts

- [ ] depression :( - am i taking too much of my meds?

14.

untitled - last updated 9/7/21 at 06:51

ah oui!! désolé, j’avais fatigué donc j’ai oublié envoyer un text. on est en bus et on va arriver à 15:16

merci pour ce skype!!! j’ai aimé faire de connaissance de votre famille :) j’étais enthousiaste d’aller avant mais maintenant je suis plus enthousiaste (j’ai pensé que c’est ne pas possible!). mes parents se sentent impatients à l’idée que je vais habiter avec vous. je ne peux pas attendre pour vous rencontrer en personne!!!

15.

“grocery list” - last updated 6/7/21 at 10:37

- [x] watermelon

- [ ] orange juice

- [ ] plants

- [ ] ice

- [ ] muffins

- [ ] 

16.

“bus writing assignment” - last updated 10/19/21 at 18:05

-doja cat plays

-everyone is on their phone, with wired headphones

-old bus or new? blue model with the facing hanging handicapped seats

-new bus, c3

-woman quiet her phone

-baby blows bubbles than screams, a child laughs

-people look up as siren passes

-12 year olds laugh and play hand games in the back

-girl with dyed hair (color i want)

-its so hot, holding my bag

-i can hear music of man standing near me

- vaguely familiar man walks in

- office man

- u express bag reminds me of my own

-- woman stands to get off, holding an umbrella, clear with ocean designs (why does she have umbrella? its sunny? i have an umbrella but its new. shes holding it like its fragile bht not new)

- almost miss my stop once i realize i dont know where i am

- lost in writing

- nvm got off one too early

- ill walk ig

17.

“wowowowow” - last updated 3/19/23 at 21:21 (excerpt 3/3)

i agree with the catholics sometimes

like when they mention gay people

and get that look in their eyes

i tilt my head down in shame

but i also put my head down to pray

/

i don’t know if being gay is a sin

but it sure as hell is a punishment

i wonder if future me is looking at me now

crying on the bus, mask soaked with tears

i know she is, because can feel her holding me

i feel her hug and her tears on my shoulders

i hope she’s happy in the way i want to be

18.

untitled - last updated 9/19/19 at 07:58

kantism: you must follow your moral code always with no exceptions, which is defined as something that is good in all situations (intent matters, impact does a bit). 

utilitarianism: do what makes the most people happy (intent doesn’t matter, impact does). morality is defined by amount of happiness.

contractialism: if you agree to a contract, explicit or not, you must follow it. while the contract may not benefit you at all times, it is better than living in a world of “natural law”, a world with no contracts and no security.

virtue theory: if we try to be good people, good actions will follow (good intent = good impact). everyone should be good people because it is in our nature, it is our function. you are good if you fulfill your function and bad if you do not

natural law theory: god gave us the ability to be good

[laresearchette]

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES? STAGED (BritBox)

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT RENOVATION 911 (Premiering on March 29 on HGTV Canada at 9:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

NETFLIX CANADA INUYASHA (Seasons 4 - 5) MAE MARTIN: SAP

NHL HOCKEY   (SNOntario/SNEast/SN1) 7:00pm: Predators vs. Bruins (TSN2) 7:00pm: Habs vs. Flyers (SNPacific) 8:00pm: Canucks vs. Blues (SNWest) 9:00pm: Kings vs. Flames (SN1/SNEast/SNOntario) 10:00pm: Oilers vs. Knights (TSN3) 10:30pm: Jets vs. Sharks

NBA BASKETBALL (SN Now) 7:00pm: Celtics vs. Wizards (TSN/TSN4) 7:30pm: Heat vs. Raptors (TSN/TSN4) 10:00pm: Pelicans vs. Warriors

BIG BROTHER CANADA (Global) 7:00pm

CANADIAN FILM FEST (Super Channel Fuse) 7:00pm: BABYSITTER:  After a sexist joke goes viral, Cedric loses his job and embarks on a therapeutic journey to free himself from sexism and misogyny. He and his girlfriend hire a mysterious and liberated babysitter to help shake things up.

9:00pm: STREAMS FLOW FROM A RIVER: A freak snowstorm traps a dysfunctional Chinese Canadian family together in their rural Albertan hometown, forcing them to confront the events a decade prior that tore them all apart.

CHUCK AND THE FIRST PEOPLES' KITCHEN (APTN) 7:30pm: Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation , SK: Chuck travels to the prairies to hunt one of the region's most emblematic animals, the elk; he joins the Yuzicapi family, who have been hunting elk for decades and have turned it into a tradition.

22 MINUTES (CBC) 8:00pm (SEASON FINALE): Another year in the can! 22 Minutes wraps its historic 30th season with lots of laughs and a special appearance by David Suzuki.

CANADA'S GOT TALENT (City TV) 8:00pm: The magic - and auditions - continue, as judges Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus and Kardinal Offishall, together with host Lindsay Ell welcome a new group of performers.

MARY MAKES IT EASY (CTV Life) 8:00pm: Back to the BBQ

KARENA AND KASEY'S FOREIGN FLAVOURS (APTN) 8:00pm: Thailand

OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS (Discovery Canada) 8:00pm: The Bishop has his faith tested by a new partner, a freak storm threatens a truckload of paydirt for the Cheals, and new team the Geran Gang race a late season start.

WILD ROSE VET (Cottage Life) 8:00pm/8:30pm: A defenestrated kitty needs a new home, a cat named Bella has mouth issues which may or may not be cancer, and Dr. Savannah takes a trip to the Siksika first nation to run a spay/neuter clinic to help control the pet population. In Episode Two, a cat named Louis requires major leg surgery, a Kunekune pig named Crumbfoot needs emergency X-rays, and Savannah heads out to conduct a wild horse study, looking at how horses treat their own parasites through a process known as Zoopharmacognosy.

SON OF A CRITCH (CBC) 8:30pm (SEASON FINALE): Mark is excited for Halley’s Comet but the magic is lost when he learns Fox is moving. Meanwhile, a new restaurant being built near the Critch house threatens to change the family forever.

WORKIN' MOMS (CBC) 9:00pm (SERIES FINALE):  In the series finale, Kate searches for the magic, Anne learns to let go, Sloane honours her priorities, Jenny course corrects, and Val makes amends.

HUDSON & REX (City TV) 9:00pm: Rex seeks help from Detective Sidney Scott to save his stranded and injured friends.

SWEET REVENGE: A HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY (CTV Life) 9:00pm:  As Hannah and Mike balance their personal lives and busy careers, a murder at a 24-hour gym complicates their wedding plans.

CASUAL (CBC) 9:30pm: Alex and Emmy have a foursome. Laura discovers Valerie as been seeing Michael and moves out.

LUXE FOR LESS (HGTV Canada) 10:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): The team looks to update the first floor of a couple's yellow-painted nightmare using design hacks to find the perfect balance of saving versus splurging.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES: ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP (Slice) 10:00pm/11:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): The Housewives land in Thailand for the trip of a lifetime, but sunny skies give way to bad weather when Heather confronts her issues with Whitney; Heather's insensitive comment about Leah's drinking turns the women against her.  In Episode Two, the  second day in Thailand starts with a visit to an elephant sanctuary that leaves the women feeling bonded and relaxed; Candiace's shady dinner and an off-the-cuff remark threaten to throw the whole trip into chaos.

[tar-antula-juice]

OMG!?? THANK U 4 THE TAG X]!?

[1] Are you named after anyone?

- I AM NOT!! NAMED MYSELF AFTER THE PINCERS OF CRABS N' BUGS

[2] When was the last time you cried?

- I FORGET SHRUG

[3] Do you have kids?

- NOPE!! DON'T PLAN TO!!

[4] Do you use sarcasm a lot?

- WHEN JOKIKG!! I ALWAYZ MAKE SURE TO SAY THAT I AM BEING SARCASTIC WHEN I AM SINCE I STRUGGLE WITH SEEIN SARCASM MYSELF

[5] What sports do you play/have you played?

- UHHH NONE REALLY! LIKE TO SKATEBOARD SOMETIMES NOT SUPER REGULARLY 🛹 MY PROPRIOCEPTION IS A BIT OF A MESS SO I ALWAYZ FEEL LIEK IM ABOUT TO EAT ASPHALT BUT ITS FUN!!!

[6] What's the thing people notice about you first?

- DUNNO!!

[7] What's your eye colour?

- THEY R BLU THE SUN HURTS CANT SEE OUT OF EM VERY GOOD

[8] Scary movies or happy endings?

- DEPENDZ!! I DON'T WATCH A LOT OF SCARY MOVIES BUT I DO LOVE HORROR OF THE CREATURE VARIETY!! N HAPPY ENDINGS CAN BE YUMMY, BUT I AM MOSTLY A FAN OF BITTERSWEET ENDINGS

[9] Any special talents?

- NNNOT REALLY?

[10] Where were you born?

- SOUTHERN EAST COAST!!

[11] What are your hobbies?

- ART OF THE DIGITAL VARIETY!! I VIDEOGAME ALSO, ON RARE OCCASION I ALSO WRITE

[12] Do you have pets?

- THREE CATS N A DOG!! 🐈‍⬛🐕

[13] How tall are you?

- FIVE FOOT NO INCHES

[14] Favourite subject in school?

- FAV THINGZ TO LEARN WAS BIOLOGY N JUST NATURE THINGZ IN SCIENCE

[15] Dream job?

- I'D LOVE 2 BE WORKIN OUT IN NATURE SOMEDAY!! BEIN W THE BUGS N COUNTIN BIRDS, WADING THROUGH WATERS LIEK SWAMPS N MARSHES DREAM JOB FR <3

@demelly HI MOX!! QUESTIONS!!

15 questions / 15 mutuals

thanks for the tag @joeschains <3

1. are you named after anyone? -technically no, BUT my mom was ~inspired~ by the drummer of a band. (not saying which one because that would reveal my government name lol)

2. when was the last time you cried? -maybe a couple weeks ago. my medication makes me not be able to cry much. I just feel extra shitty with no way to get it out. :'''')

3. do you have kids? -ABSOLUTELY NOT and don't plan to thanks

4. do you use sarcasm a lot? -never..

5. what sports do you play/have you played? -I played soccer until middle school

6. what’s the first thing you notice about other people? -bro idk...maybe their height?

7. what’s your eye colour? -brown

8. scary movies or happy endings? -depends on what mood I'm in

9. any special talents? -I sing and play guitar (play guitar badly), I also can tattoo

10. where were you born? -new hampshire, gross

11. what are your hobbies? -playing and writing music, tattooing, hiking/fitness, baking

12. do you have any pets? -two cats that are my babies :)

13. how tall are you? -5’3ish

14. favorite subject in school? -history, music, and drama

15. dream job? -god please let me make a living off my music please please please and also dabble in film acting

no pressure tags <3 @moonlitdark @ceriseheaven @the-valkyrie-writes @bowersbubbles @ruby-dragon @sweet-villain @moonchildquinn @josephfakingquinn @quinnsmunson @jaimejamieb @nebulousfishgills

[ratgingi]

I love outis with my entire heart might I ask for some outis facts. blease

im finally back home so i can answer this . i cant remember what i have and havent shared abt him as his route is one im actively workin on but uhhhhh under cut

1. he loves the ocean and all that resides in it, but is Deathly afraid of it, his route is about helping him overcome that fear so he can finally interact with it. it would be one of the more lighthearted routes compared to other jack dlc routes but yk

2. like a number of my other ocs he lives in the apartments, and also like a number of my ocs he keeps pets there that he isnt allowed to have (four turtles named red blue orange and purple + a tank full of fish that are all named but only he can tell whos who)

3. while he does like being around people, he has social anxiety that presents as being very jittery and eager rather than shy . he talks really fast and he talks a Lot and will almost always find a way to steer the convo into something relating to marine life especially if hes nervous (which he almost always is). hes very friendly though and is very loyal to people hes close with :-]

4. hes kinda scatterbrained and all over the place and its very easy to distract him and get him to unknowingly agree to things, this is how gingi gets him to take them to the funfair in the first place

5. he works at a pet store in downtown and volunteers at an aquarium in a different town, he met the main nondatable frm his route (an enby named stop who has a stopsign for a head) while volunteering there and the two are good friends

6. he doesnt have an extreme favorite sea creature but his top 5 in no particular order with no real specification of which kind are sharks, sea urchins, blob fish, turtles, and jelly fish. honroable mentions are sea snakes and those rainbow lobsters that punch like motherfuckers

7. hes bisexual and aromantic so hell date you regardless of head choice !! hes fond of the idea of romance and isnt uncomfortable being persued that way but cant really feel the romantic attraction himself, its kinda just how it be

8. his middle name is nautica and if asked he'll say his parents named him that by default and that they knew he was destined to be with the sea (this is a lie. he picked it himself)

9. the bad end for his route would consist of breaking into the aquarium after hours and attempting to swim in one of the tanks together (gingi would be quoted saying "it'll be like— like a demo of the ocean!"), this results in both of you drowning as neither of you know how to swim

10. his routes gingling would have an albatross for a head

[farlynthordens]

SKB Volume 6 Summary

this is a summary of important points, including spoilers and new characters.

the plot of 6 is a direct continuation from 4 + 5, so you must read them first to understand what’s going on.

Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 (here) | Volume 7 |  | Volume 8 | Volume 9

*Note that names of new charas and places haven’t been officially translated yet, so the way I write them may not end up being canon.

The volume starts off with a few pages of manga drawn by akagishi, described below:

Kurokawa holds a smoking gun as milo supports a wounded bisco. K: What’s wrong, Akaboshi? Legs not workin’ so good? B: You bitch...! K: Oh, so you’re just being lazy? / Get going already - surround them at once! The masked bunnymen open fire as milo and bisco run away. tirol, riding actagawa, grabs them. T: Hold on! We’re gonna use the boosters to fly outta here! B: Fly away?! That’s bullshit, you’re tellin’ us mushroom keepers to run away with our tail between our legs?! T: Actagawa!!! The jet boosters activate and they shoot into the sky. Kurokawa watches them. K: That’s fine, Akaboshi. We need that to get to the next plot... [THEN, ONE YEAR LATER...]

Imihama has turned into a ghost town. no one is outside, even on the usually bustling main street lined with shops and food stands, except for the bunnymen touting automatic rifles.

The bunnymen call all the citizens to come to the routinely scheduled movie screening. when watching the movies, many of them cry and scream and throw up, saying they don’t want to see any more.

Kurokawa is having a blast watching the movies and seems to be living the high life. she wears a sparkly black dress with an open front and large thigh slit, a leopard skin shawl, and a fancy hat. she drinks grape Fanta out of a wine glass because she’s a bad bitch who can do whatever she wants.

1 year ago (so immediately following the end of vol 5): Kurokawa suddenly reinstates herself as Imihama’s governor. pawoo was demoted back to being the lead of the vigilante corps, and seems to be brainwashed because she’s begun attacking citizens (going against her own code). we learn kurokawa’s first name is kenji.

Kurokawa’s new government is forcing people to watch movies and programs they choose, and citizens must write reports on them. if they don’t receive passing grades, they’ll be punished.

She teamed up with her buddies at matoba manufacturing and received tons of bioweapons, which were used to take control of kyoto, and much of north and east japan. she is still expanding her territory further.

Tirol has gone back to being one of kurokawa’s lackeys - she’s been promoted to a bunnymen manager due to her prior experience. she’s there to spy, but also get free money and a place to live. she notes how the city’s been transformed to look like hollywood.

As tirol is checking over caravans of imported goods (mainly cameras and film equipment), she finds milo and bisco hiding in one of them. she asks what they’re doing there, because kurokawa will kill them on-sight if they’re spotted. milo admits they had no plan and were hoping tirol could help them sneak in to town.

They steal the uniforms of some bunnymen they knocked out. tirol takes them to the employee apartments, and the receptionist stops her from bringing them back to her room. tirol says she has every right to buy some whores to have fun and de-stress with on a friday night, and the receptionist decides to let her go. bisco doesn’t really like that being their cover story.

In tirol’s luxurious room, they read the headlines of the local paper. the current big story is about how pawoo captured actagawa, who had been on the loose around japan and apparently working with “terrorist” organizations?

A live announcement suddenly pops up on the TV. kurokawa’s personal film studio is making its first movie, “Rust Eater.” pawoo is there with her, wearing a combo of armor and bondage gear. kurokawa says that this film will be 100% real stunts, and that all of japan is the stage and every citizen is an extra. if you see surveillance cameras, you’re being filmed for the movie. forcing everyone to watch movies over the last year was her way of teaching them how to be good actors.

As you’d expect, the protagonist of her movie is bisco. she somehow already knows he’s in the city.

Bisco and milo go free actagawa, and do so surprisingly easily. as they escape the factory the crab was held in, kurokawa appears above them in a starfish-looking airship that’s covered in cameras. pawoo is there, protecting her from their arrows.

Kurokawa explains her reason for making a movie, saying she wants to capture a truly authentic struggle between the hero and the forces of evil.

Bisco and milo run away towards Niigata. kurokawa says she’ll meet them at Kobawashi Island, where all of chayka’s tribe is being held prisoner. they have 2 days to save the tribe before the island is blown to bits by a giant cannon.

Milo thinks to himself that this kurokawa seems off from the one they used to know. he asks bisco if they should split up and call for help, seeming to imply jabi specifically. bisco says no, they can handle this on their own, and this is jabi’s last chance to make memories before he. you know. dies. he speaks gently, and milo holds bisco’s hand to reassure him.

Up in Yamagata prefecture, jabi is on vacation... skydiving and camping in the very dangerous, snowy wilderness. while chillin out in a tent, he pulls out a notebook and makes a check on his bucket list. he notices that he’s running low on things left to do. (sidenote: why the FUCK did jabi never teach bisco to read or write despite knowing how to himself???)

He hears something crash outside his tent, and finds one of tirol’s drones. she flew it all the way out there to find jabi, and tells him that pawoo’s been brainwashed, bisco and milo are being strung around by kurokawa, and neither the izumo priests nor benibishi can help because they’re all captured. however, jabi doesn’t want to help.

Jabi shows tirol his bucket list. we learn “jabi” is just a nickname, and his real name is Hebikawa Akemi - this is written on his notebook. he explains that he’s lived longer than he should have, and pushed himself too hard back during the tokyo incident (vol 3). he’ll only live another month or so.

Speaking of vol 3, bisco and milo visit the scientists they met during that time who are now hiding out in niigata, and they help upgrade actagawa’s jet boosters. milo ein (the milo robot) is also still there being helpful.

They fly over the ocean toward kobawashi island. they’re nearly attacked by a flock of flying scorpions, but purple lightning strikes them from the air. it was kurokawa blasting them from what she calls a living cloud, because they were getting in the way of how she wanted the movie to go. she starts dictating her ideas for the next “scene” to them.

K: “In the old days, you had to have a car chase scene. I dunno why, but whatever! But here’s the problem: we don’t have paved roads to race on OR cool cars, AND neither of you have licenses*. So instead, we’ll have a dogfight over the ocean.”

They fly through the air, dodging lightning strikes. bisco uses his goggles to examine the cloud, and realizes there’s a giant starfish hidden underneath.

Milo goes on a lengthy explanation about how clouds and condensation form - for the first time ever, his “I learned this at school” catchphrase is actually true AND the info is relevant. they use heat-generating mushrooms to disperse the cloud, leaving it unable to shoot lightning. they kill the starfish, and as it descends toward the ocean kurokawa gets a phone call informing her that the island-destroying cannon was fired ahead of schedule.

Bisco attaches an anchor to the starfish, and pulls it into the path of the cannon. it takes the brunt of the hit and explodes into pieces, saving the island. however, they get blown away by the wind generated from the blast.

They wash up on the island chayka’s tribe is trapped on. the northerners don’t have much to offer the boys, but have enough alcohol and fish to throw a small party. bisco doesn’t drink at all, and is annoyed by the drunk mushroom keepers pestering him, including kubla kahn.

Milo is VERY drunk. some girls try to slide up to him, but chayka blocks them to have milo for herself. things don’t go how she planned: Chayka sat herself next to Milo, pressing against him. However, he just continued to watch Bisco dejectedly, not once turning to look at her. ... “Excuse me, aren’t you being rude? You have the shaman next to you, on the night of a party? Can’t you be a little more flustered or blushy?” Chayka pouted. “Oh, ‘m sorry... I have to watch Bisco.” “Watch him...?” Chayka held out a cup of sake, and he downed it in one go. “I used t’not need to. when he was Maneater Akaboshi, no one wanted t’ go near ‘im cuz he was so scary... But now he’s lost that wildness.“ “Isn’t that a good thing?” “It’s not!!! Cuz I mean, he’s too cute! I used t’ be the only one who knew how cute he was, but now he draws in people like moths to a flame... And you guys are all so damn pushy, I need to be real careful.” “You exaggerate too much. I mean, he’s our hero, so of course everyone loves him! Plus, father lost his own partner, so he must be happy to chat with such a lively fellow mushroom keeper?” “Oh......... I see...... Kahn’s riding solo, is he? Just you try and get taken away from me, spiky boy.... we’ll die together after I poison our drinks.” Chayka realizes she misjudged who the truly scary one out of the pair was.

When milo sobers up, he asks chayka if she can provide him with reibyou spores to make vaccines with, because kurokawa’s roses are immune to any effects from mushrooms, rust, or flowers on their own. unfortunately, it’s difficult to summon the reibyou’s power when separated from hokkaido. instead, she gives him a crystal made of solidified reibyou spores.

Chayka gets super drunk and tries to kiss milo. before she can, kurokawa, pawoo, and a bunch of bunnymen jump out of the nearby bushes. it seems most of their fancy equipment was destroyed, as she’s using a handheld camcorder. bisco and milo are unable to attack them with pawoo defending. kurokawa points out that they could use a rust eater arrow to kill her and leave them defenseless.

Kurokawa’s squad leaves for their next location: the pinnacle of Shoukai mountain in northern yamagata, where sisi and other benibishi are being held.

Bisco and milo go to the mountain, and see that it’s decorated with a set for a psycho thriller movie. they’re brought backstage to a dressing room where bento boxes have been left for each of them. they’re a little suspicious but very hungry, so they start eating. bisco’s has a note saying pawoo made it for him. milo is so happy pawoo made food that looks edible, because she sucks at cooking. milo seems to be a bit jealous though, and for some reason says: “you’re so lucky you have pawoo - or really, I should say that you’re lucky to have *me*...”

Bisco is moved that someone put care and effort into something for him, though when he takes a bite he realizes the food is hard as a rock. he’s still willing to eat it, even though milo offers to share his own bento. unfortunately, kurokawa calls their break short and bisco never gets to eat. she tells them that sisi will be killed if they don’t hurry up.

They go to a ballroom where benibishi children are trapped in a reinforced glass box. a timer is displayed above it, with only 3 minutes left. kurokawa says that the kids will die to poison gas when time runs out. to save them, bisco and milo have to do a ~fun quiz~

Does the bunnyman standing before them tells only truths or lies? they can only ask him 1 question to figure it out. there are also 2 buttons, one that stops the timer and one that activates the poison gas. bisco is ready to risk the 50-50 odds and press a random button, but milo stops him. milo thinks for a while and manages to ask a question that solves the riddle.

Sisi wakes up in an empty, white room chained to a chair. she realizes she still has a little bit of her powers left, and summons vines to break the locks on the chains. the device attached to her head sends a powerful shock through her entire body. as the boys as ushered into the room, kurokawa hurriedly calls for someone to stop the electricity.

The next game is basically a lifesize version of pop-up pirate but with a kurokawa doll inside the barrel. they win if they stab the right slot and make the doll pop out, but any incorrect stabs will cause sisi to get shocked with increasing voltage. there’s almost 40 slots, and no trick to the game - only luck.

Sisi is willing to throw her life away if that’s what it comes to, and bisco puts his faith in her words. he stabs the barrel again and again, his own face contorting in pain every time sisi suffers. when he’s about to make the 7th stab, kurokawa warns the level 7 shock is strong enough to cause instant death. however, the doll pops out when he stabs the barrel.

Kurokawa is disheartened that the game finished so quickly. milo tells her to shut the fuck up and let him treat sisi’s injuries, but a bunnyman carries her off instead.

Every time kurokawa mentions sisi, she makes it a point to call her “queen” rather than her actual title of king.

Bisco reveals to milo that he had been putting drops of his own rust eater-infused blood on the blades, and very slowly/discreetly growing rust eaters inside the barrel. by the 7th time, the combined pressure managed to make the doll pop out. milo is impressed by this smart idea.

Milo says jabi would be proud of him, and bisco turns a bit red in embarrassment. bisco doesn’t seem to think anything he does could really impress the old man... despite already having impressed him multiple times during this story.

Satahabaki and more benibishi are in the next room. they had been drugged to sleep, but satahabaki wakes up earlier than expected. he begins going on a rampage, destroying the entire set. kurokawa gets onto her starfish-ship again and runs away.

Sisi uses her powers to protect everyone from satahabaki’s ensuring sakura storm. milo treats her wounds afterward during a moment of rest. sisi is upset at herself for being captured by kurokawa, saying housen would never have gotten into such a situation. M: “Do you think king housen was always a king? he had his own hardships, not unlike what you’ve gone through. he experienced the good and the bad, and that helped make him into a king. yeah? you’re still just a young kid**, so of course you wouldn’t know how to be a king yet.”

Milo asks sisi for a sample of her plants to use for making his vaccine. sisi creates an entire vine sword, breaks it off from herself and gives it to milo. she laments not being able to come with them to defeat kurokawa, but she and satahabaki have their hands full protecting the benibishi. S: “There are only 2 people who have ever bested me in a battle of blades: Housen, and you... Take my sword and use it to protect Bisco. I hope it will make it feel like I’m there with you, even just a little...”

The next location is Banryou Temple, the head temple for seemingly all buddhist sects in japan. it’s high on a mountain in iwate prefecture, with a spiraling path carved into the rock that is lined with scripture. at the top there are 108 more stairs, each 150cm (about 5ft) tall, that you must climb to reach the temple.

Skipping all of that, bisco and milo fly right to the top using actagawa’s boosters. bisco seems pretty upset about it because the god that’s worshipped at banryou is important to mushroom keepers, so he wouldn’t want to piss it off by doing the journey wrong. they decide to split up: bisco goes through the front door, and milo goes to the back.

Before entering the temple, bisco says a lengthy, formal prayer to the 3 gods that mushroom keepers worship. it’s interrupted by amli, who invites him inside. something seems off about her, and the suspicion is confirmed when ruskenny and 2 nuns show up. they all grab him and pin him to the ground. ruskenny tries to kiss him, but...

Bisco shouts as loud as he can for milo to come save him, but instead pawoo crashes through the ceiling. she’s still brainwashed, but her Love For Bisco breaks through. ruskenny didn’t actually kiss him, but pawoo doesn’t realize this and asks whose kiss was better. she’s still overflowing with a deadly aura, and bisco realizes he will 100% Actually Die if he answers wrong, so after thinking he says “of course you’re better! haha lol”.

Pawoo tries to kill everyone there, only stopping once she hears kurokawa, who reprimands her for ruining the scene. bisco demands she turn amli and co back to normal, to which she says that they aren’t under the control of the rust flowers, just an intoxication drug.

Everyone at the temple is fine after a while. bisco sleeps while milo continues working on the vaccine after getting some rust from amli........... forcefully (using the emerald cubes to vacuum it out of her). despite amli having nothing to do with what happened, milo seems to be taking his anger out on her.

He mixes bits of the reibyou crystal, sisi’s vines, and the rust in a vial and puts it in his mixing device. it explodes into smoke, but milo declares that he successfully made a vaccine as he holds up the resulting vials of silver liquid.

Milo and bisco head back towards imihama, still chasing after kurokawa. as they get close to the city, they’re suddenly attacked by other mushroom keepers - specifically, people from bisco’s own village. kurokawa has all of them under the rust flower’s spell. she somehow knows about the vaccine milo made, and that he only has 3 vials of it.

The mushroom keepers are relentless in their pursuit, impossible to escape. milo knows that kurokawa’s goal is to get bisco to kill his own people, so he suggests that he himself kill one or 2 to make an opening.  bisco very much disapproves of the idea.

Milo uses mantras to put a shield around them, but it’s broken by the villagers’ arrows. just as milo is about to be shot, bisco jumps in front of him and takes the hits: “Milo... don’t shoot them... It wouldn’t matter which one of us did the killing; it’s the same either way. we’re one, in both the acts we choose, and in life...”

Milo screams and cries as he holds bisco, unable to stop the intense bleeding. the rust eater’s regeneration can’t repair the damage, because the mushroom keepers shot him right in the spot where the rust eater cells are generated from, thus greatly weakening its power. the mushroom keepers surround them and begun closing in. milo yells at them to stay away.

(I’m a doctor. I’ve fought like hell to save people’s lives) “Isn’t this some new guy? Sure is fulla spite, ain’t he,” one person said. “That’s Bisco’s partner. Don’t underestimate him based on his looks, just kill him now!” (But, if I’m doing it for Bisco, then I...!!!) His resolve turned into animal-like depravity as he bared his teeth and shouted, “I don’t care whose blood I have to spill! Step any closer, and I’ll fucking kill you all - no matter how many hundreds or thousands of you come at us!!!” As he let out this determined roar, many emerald cubes materialized in the air around him, spinning at top speed as they awaited his commands. “Mi...lo, stop...!” Bisco pleaded.

Just as milo is about to cast a deadly spell, jabi swoops in. he destroys the other mushroom keepers’ bows and grabs both of the boys, carrying them far away to safety. he had been guided to their location by tirol’s drone. jabi disappears just as quickly as he arrived, going back to hold off the mushroom keepers. he tells bisco to be good and let milo help him.

Tirol (the person) directs them to a nearby cave where milo can do emergency surgery to remove the arrowheads in bisco’s torso. when milo cuts him open, he sees how bisco’s organs glow with an orange light. he thinks to himself how strangely beautiful it is. tirol notices his reaction and comments, “Admiring your partner’s internal organs? Hmhm, I see, so you’re into some *weird* shit, huh?”

Milo notices that bisco has an extra organ - similar to the reibyou hive they saw in hokkaido, it’s a small organ that generates rust eater spores. he removes the arrowheads, and the rust eater’s power takes over with healing bisco’s body. he injects bisco with one of the rust flower vaccines.

After jabi subdues the villagers, kurokawa sends pawoo to be his opponent. jabi is a bad match for pawoo’s attack style, and struggles until milo and bisco arrive to provide backup.

The boys distract pawoo as jabi climbs aboard kurokawa’s airship and blasts it to pieces. jabi confronts the defenseless kurokawa as the airship nosedives towards the ground. he says they’ll have plenty to talk about as they cross the Sanzu into the afterlife together.

Kurokawa pulls out a gun and shoots at jabi, but he dodges and shoots her with multiple arrows. suddenly, multiple spear-like objects pierce his body....... they’re kurokawa’s fingers.

She laughs as her body is slowly melts into some black, metallic material, transforming her into a human-size tetsujin. this is her true form.

After the events of vol 1, the head of the matoba group organized the recovery of the tetsujin’s parts. they were planning to mass produce new tetsujin, but the one they recovered still contained bits of kurokawa’s consciousness. the engineers put its parts into a cultivation tank and re-created kurokawa’s body into that of an ultimate (yet mini size) tetsujin.

Kurokawa requested to be made up like a woman because it seemed like it would be fun.

The metal fingers piercing jabi cause rust vines to grow on his body, and rust flowers begin to bloom. kurokawa calls pawoo back to her side, sending the now-brainwashed jabi to replace her as milo and bisco’s opponent. bisco tells milo to stand back and let him handle this, because it’s a personal fight for him.

Like with pawoo, jabi’s feelings for bisco come through as they talk. jabi says his only lingering regret is that he spent his entire life winning fight after fight, but he never fought against bisco seriously. he wants to know if he, the greatest mushroom keeper in history, or bisco, the ultimate hunter who he raised, would win.

As they fight, jabi pulls out tricks that bisco has never seen him use before. jabi says that even though they were master and student, as fellow mushroom keepers he of course wouldn’t want to ever reveal all of his secrets.

The boys are surrounded by smoke, unable to see or sense jabi at all. bisco is hit with multiple arrows and collapses to the ground. milo doesn’t know how to protect him or if he could possibly hit jabi with an arrow carrying the rust flower vaccine. as bisco is shot in the back, they hear jabi’s voice from the shadows: “When you obtained that godly power, you got weaker. You’re different than you were before - where you’d put your life on the line for every shot. Everyone in the world worships you, and it made you forget to worship yourself. You got so lost in saving others that you forgot you're an arrow. ... How can I get you to remember who you were?”

Another arrow pierces the air, hitting milo in the throat. milo tries to stop the bleeding himself by using one of his medicines, but jabi shoots his hand and knocks it away. bisco sees red as he yells to jabi, telling him to stop.

“Is it because of him?” Bisco quickly pulled out his knife, but it was knocked away from him by another arrow. 2 more soon followed, coming from Bisco’s blind spot, hitting Milo in the side and leg. Milo let out a cry in pain. “It’s all that boy’s fault - he spoiled you. I’m going to take my time killing him, then your arrows will finally have a bite to them again.” “Jabi, stop! Please, just stop! I don’t want to hurt you, you’re my god damn dad!!!” “See, that’s it. So, so weak. You’re no god nor demon, you’re an arrow! And there’s only one thing an arrow can do...!”

Milo collapses against bisco after being hit again and again, his blood staining both of their clothes. all of bisco’s worries and hesitation turn into determination. bisco nocks an arrow, and drops of both of their blood stain its feathers. it begins glowing in rainbow colors as the dormant nanairo in their blood comes back to life. (remember that from vol 3??)

(When it comes to archery, there’s only one important thing to remember... to believe), Bisco thought to himself. He closed his eyes amidst the darkness, only able to sense the warmth of Milo’s body. Bisco simply thought of Jabi, from the bottom oh his heart, and let go.

Jabi fires an arrow back, but it stops midair just before bisco is shot in the head. jabi’s special bow technique, shimon-kyu (lit. “ripples of willpower bow”), can fire arrows in a curved trajectory so it can hit any target he wills it to. it’s impossible for it to miss, so he wonders what bisco’s done. bisco says with tears in his eyes that all he did was believe, just like jabi taught him to.

Bisco’s nanairo arrow follows jabi no matter how much he runs or tries to block it. jabi says this is the legendary choushin-kyu technique (lit. “bow of absolute faith”) that’s able to reverse other techniques and just generally defies logic itself, the rules being dictated by will of the user.

Seeing that jabi is about to die, bisco cries that he was never able repay jabi for everything he did. jabi says that’s not true. he just bested his master, and that’s the greatest way he could go. as his final words, he says: “Hey, Bisco! The two of us really were the best master and student [parent and child] to ever live, eh?”

Bisco’s eyes trembled as he watched Jabi’s body fall from the air like a bird that had been shot - this scene to be forever burned into his memory. Despite the intense sadness threatening to violently burst out of him, someone was there holding him, steadying his heart. It was Milo. Milo’s wounds were closed. In this the warped world created from Bisco’s choushin-kyu, Milo’s injuries were being fully healed by Bisco willing it so. Milo said nothing, simply clinging to his partner by wrapping his arms around Bisco’s neck - simply being a shoulder for Bisco to cry on. Milo continued embracing him as if that was what he was put on this earth to do. Bisco’s eyes were fixated on Jabi, watching how his cape fluttered in the wind as he lay motionless. Hands shaking, he tangled his fingers in his partner’s sky blue hair and gripped it tightly.

The boys take jabi’s body with them as they follow kurokawa’s airship into imihama. bisco’s expression has an unsettling calmness as he suppresses all of his emotions.

Kurokawa tells the workers in her cgi sweatshop to hurry up before the last scene starts filming. a video tape is delivered to her, containing the final mix of the rest of the movie. tiol (disguised in her bunnyman uniform) swipes the tape and runs off. kurokawa chases after her and is led into a warehouse.

Tirol activates the dozens of robots she had secretly built and stored in that warehouse. tirol says she’s done with kurokawa’s shit and this is payback for all the misery she endured working under her. however, the robots are destroyed when kurokawa uses her tetsujin weaponry to fire a large caliber gun containing mushroom poison-laced bullets. kurokawa beats tirol up a bit, asking what’s the point of stealing the tape. milo swoops in to help before tirol gives an answer.

Milo takes tirol out of the building, kurokawa and all of tirol’s robots (now being controlled by rust flowers) following them. bisco is somewhere else fighting pawoo, since now he has the power he needs to destroy the rust flower.

Pawoo finds bisco chilling out eating some snacks. she tells him she’s almost fully taken over by the rust flowers and there’s no way to save her. if they fight, she’ll likely end up killing him.

Bisco says she’s lying. pawoo, even while brainwashed, has never killed a single person. he can clearly tell that SHE wants to die, and just like jabi she’s using the excuse of being brainwashed to get bisco to kill her. he tells her to throw away her morals and everything else that’s holding her back, and come at him with the intent to kill.

Pawoo realizes he’s exactly right - she DOES want to die. she’s overwhelmed by excitement at the thought of fighting with no holds barred, and of being utterly destroyed. she had both underestimated bisco’s strength and tried to always protect him, but she also held herself back, wanting to be seen as a kind and obedient wife.

They have an intense fight and beat the shit out of each other. bisco realizes the 2 of them are truly fighting seriously, and that they’re both wishing for him to win. pawoo tries to use one last move that would kill both of them. she says “I love you,” to which bisco replies “I know.” he uses the choushin-kyu’s power make their wishes reality and destroys the rust flower on pawoo’s back.

She’s freed from the spell. bisco explains that he was only able to make the choushin-kyu work because pawoo made him fight seriously, and that maybe he’s finally fallen for her a little. she hugs bisco and cries into his chest, apologizing for trying to die. bisco feels weird about hugging her back, his arms just left kind of awkwardly hanging in the air.

Pawoo’s tears immediately dry up as their attention is drawn to milo and tirol being chased by kurokawa and the robots. the 2 confront kurokawa directly, and this happens: B: “Y’know, after all this fighting I’ve realized she’s not bullshitting us. Unlike before, Kurokawa isn’t tricking us with any evil schemes, she just wants to make a movie. I dunno how other religions work, but I can tell she’s devoted to this. That’s something to be proud of, not something to be angry at. ... If Kurokawa wants to film me, then I’ll let her.” K: “I don’t get it - this whole time, we’ve been setting the stage for you to become blind with rage and then kill me with the power of good to save everyone!? Isn’t that what the hero is supposed to do??” B: “There’s no such thing as heroes or villains! It’s just you and me here, that’s it. If you’re forcefully sticking roles onto people, you’re not seeing them as they really are! In our travels, we... it was just ‘us’ and ‘them,’ our different ideals clashing, and we lived or died by them. ... If you want my ‘authentic’ self, then come at me with everything you got. If you wanna die a villain, I’ll make it happen.” Bisco puts away his bow and takes Pawoo’s polearm. B: “If you’re not fighting me seriously, I can’t use my bow. I‘ll have to use my amateur-level polearm skills.” K: “But... you HAVE to be the hero! You’re noble, and genuine, and wild and free...! My life is only for your--” B: “I don’t give a fuck what your reasons are. I’m just saying I can’t give my all if you’re not gonna take me seriously either!”

One of kurokawa’s new abilities is summoning barriers she refers to as “after effects” (yes it’s a reference to adobe after effects). anything that touches the barrier is absorbed and sent off somewhere else, because they’re made of a power drawn from the 4th dimension. kinda bs? yes.

Milo and tirol are still being tailed by all the robots. the ones milo already shot keep combing back like zombies. he can see bisco fighting in the distance, and he gets distracted thinking about how he needs to finish things here asap so he can get back to bisco’s side. he realizes he’s surrounded, when...

Jabi comes in from above, riding on actagawa. tirol doesn’t get how he’s alive. milo explains that technically jabi IS dead - his heart stopped and everything. jabi shows them his neck, where the nanairo arrow is stuck in the front and a rust flower vaccine in the back. somehow, the effects of both arrows and the specific wish that bisco imbued into the nanairo prevented him from being dead dead. if you’re confused, you’re not alone.

Jabi and actagawa hold off the robots, allowing milo to go help bisco. milo says he and bisco will definitely win, but jabi cuts him off and tells him to just leave. T: “Shouldn’t you of all people get how Jabi feels? If I had to put this into words, it’s basically like he’s handing off his precious daughter to you in his final moments. So what should you, as the groom, do first...?!” M: “Go to the bride...!”

Bisco broke pawoo’s polearm so he returned to using a bow. unfortunately, he can’t trigger the choushin-kyu again, because he doesn’t see kurokawa as a real threat. kurokawa is very upset by this, reprimanding herself as being a failure of a villain. her arm transforms into a large cannon, and she threatens to blow up all of Japan as the cannon accumulates rust to charge the blast. this still isn’t enough to activate the choushin-kyu, and bisco is extremely frustrated.

Suddenly, gopis appears and she traps kurokawa using her new electric whip that can interfere with the programming of tetsujin. gopis is for some reason very beat up and tired. bisco shoots kurokawa with multiple rust eater arrows, and she collapses.

Gopis admits she’s the one who brought kurokawa back to life. working in rokudou prison was part of reviving kurokawa, because she needed the benibishi’s power to do it.

Kurokawa is still just barely alive. bisco has an unexpected heart-to-heart with her as pawoo and gopis watch in utter astonishment. they wonder why bisco doesn’t just kill her.

Kurokawa’s wish to become a worthy villain activates the choushin-kyu, and bisco shoots her with a nanairo arrow to fulfill the wish. this gives kurokawa an insane power-up, and her body is healed. she immediately takes off and starts causing havoc around the city.

Milo finally finds bisco. they realize they’re in some real shit now, because kurokawa’s power-up has made her immune to even choushin-kyu shots. her whole body is now an “after effects” barrier, so things only get absorbed rather than ever hitting her.

Tirol is heard from somewhere, her face/voice appearing on every screen or radio as she hacks every channel. she calls for everyone in japan to pray for bisco to win, and the incredible energy activates the nanairo’s power. jabi shows up right before bisco fires a super charged choushin-kyu arrow, saying he still needs the most important prayer to be added to the lot: milo’s.

Milo takes hold of bisco’s bow and arrow, his power changing it into the mantra bow. “Were you thinking of firing that choushin-kyu without me? I’ll show you once more... so don’t take your eyes off me, Bisco.” *** Bisco met Milo’s gaze, his eyes shining like stars just as they always do. Mesmerizingly beautiful.... “I told you before, didn’t I? I believe in you. Even all the prayers of everyone in the world can’t compare to how I feel.”

They fire an arrow together from the LEVEL TWO choushin-kyu, the nanairo arrow turning into a rainbow itself. it pierces kurokawa’s 4th dimensional barrier whatever, basically piercing reality itself. the powerful blast sends her flying high into the air before exploding into metal shrapnel. she proclaims in her final words that she loves bisco, saying this movie will win an academy award.

Flash forward: As it turns out, kurokawa’s movie became a huge hit...... thanks to tirol, who named herself assistant director and took partial credit for the movie (and all the money from selling it out to theaters). she shows up to the academy awards show in a convertible, looking like a movie star. pawoo and nuts are there on security duty.

Nuts asks where milo and bisco are. pawoo says they had important business. unfortunately, no one could come with them because it’s something only mushroom keepers are allowed to attend.

In the shikoku mushroom keeper village, a select handful of people are gathered around in prayer for jabi who is on his death bed. the choushin-kyu was able to extend his life a little bit, but now time is up. milo and bisco each hold one of his hands, unable to do anything else for him.

Jabi is unable to see. bisco hugs him and presses their foreheads together to reassure him that he’s still there. bisco asks if there’s anything he can do as jabi’s final wish, and jabi asks him to retrieve a bottle of pipsnake sake so he can try it once before he dies.

Bisco leaves to find it, leaving jabi in milo’s care... but by the time he returns, it’s too late. he and milo cry profusely. bisco’s tears are not that of sadness or regret, but that of a love words can’t express. B: “This is goodbye... but only for a little while. When he gets bored of running around by himself, I’ll be going to meet him. ...Jabi. ....Dad. Thank you...”

Bisco pours a few drops of sake into jabi’s mouth before downing the whole bottle himself. milo is shocked by this because bisco doesn’t drink (for religious reasons). bisco leads all the villagers in a chant, hailing jabi as a new mushroom keeper god.

 Other notes:

The masks the bunnymen wear are modeled after Imihama’s mascot that kurokawa designed, Imy-kun. i can’t remember if this was mentioned in vol 1.

Hebikawa Akemi means “snake river” + “see the light”. his nickname is likely a combination of the different pronunciations of snake - “ja” and “hebi.” in the fight scenes, it’s constantly mentioned how he’s incredibly agile even in midair, moving and twisting quickly like a snake.

Things on jabi’s bucket list: receive a buddhist name, hunt a pipesnake by myself, flirt with a widow, draw on gafune’s face [the female elder he doesn’t like], read all of kariage-kun, skydiving. they are all checked completed.

* In the car chase explanation, kurokawa says milo and bisco are too young to drive but this is blatantly false because both of them are 19 by now, and japan’s legal driving age is 18.

Chayka keeps a bunch of random shit inside her giant hat.

Milo and amli seem to have had it out for each other since vol 2. I don’t think milo’s ever gotten over amli flirting with bisco, and amli doesn’t like being alone with him because she likes bisco way more.

** When milo talks to sisi, he interestingly refers to her as “shounen” - the word for “young boy.”

The 3 gods (all made up and not actual shinto or buddhist gods) that mushroom keepers worship: Ketsuba, Yoh, and Enbi. based on the kanji of their names, they seem to be the gods of bloodlines, the sun, and fire.

Kurokawa has an unhealthy obsession with grape fanta. she drank nearly 40 bottles of it in the course of this volume.

Milo uses the “I went to school” line on kurokawa, who then replies “I DID TOO, SHITHEAD!?” probably the most valid response to it so far.

*** In the “I believe in you” scene, the word milo uses for “show” is miseru. but not the commonly used miseru... it’s a play on words using this one, meaning “to captivate/grab the attention of”. he wants bisco’s eyes on him and only him in that moment.