#wow wow wow omg “Death’s Hand in Mine” is the best episode it was so fucking good i loved it so much 😭😭

[sunflower-eddiediaz]

Agatha All Along 1x07

[mydearesthrry]

places we won’t walk (chapter one) || peter parker

summary - the doors at midtown seem a little boring, but when you get introduced to someone you seem to remember, what happens when they seem to remember you too?

word count - 2.9k (wow shes gettin better!)

pairings - peter parker x fem!reader

warnings - like mild mention of s*xual assault, angst if you squint really hard, mj being a softy for you, mj being a lowkey bi, peter being stupid as always, y/n calling peter a colonizer.... thats it ok enjoy

a/n: so i know i last updated in october, but as u all saw i have a 25 days of xnas thing going on (PLS I WROTE THE A/N LIKE A MONTH AGO PLUS I FORGOT ABOUT THE XMAS THING DISREGARD) so pwww updates will be slow (as if they werent already omg) but the next chapter will be arriving hopefully, fingers crossed, on xmas eve or xmas! also, are you guys watching the new euphoria episode? also, i’ve stopped using the word ‘stuttering’, as it may be ableist, and i’d never wanna come off as insensitive. anyway lmao, enjoy chapter one, the trials and tribulations of hitting someone in the nuts.

also side note psa: biggest thank you to @blossomparkers for helping me so much w this chapter. i owe it all tooooo u lani yani. thank u for everything !!!!!

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when y/n y/m/n stark was in her early years, she was never aware of the impact her father would and did hold over her life, and in turn, the whole world. for the longest time, you’d always assumed that your father wasn’t real, and everything that had been told to you by malicious family members who were jealous over your father’s “successes” had been lies, and you had it believed yourself. no one would even think that you were tony stark’s daughter until it had been mentioned. tony’s snarky attitude had been a character trait that you’d gotten, and you always took pride in your humor and attitude.

the story of your mother and tony had been messy and all over the place. from a drunken hook-up followed by multiple days of morning sickness, to a surprise pregnancy test, the storyline of your parents had been.. well.. interesting to say the least. you never focused on your family’s history, solely based on the fact that you didn’t have two fucks to give about your family history, but you also never knew your father which was-- bizarre. 

when tony had found out about you, he claimed it was a drunken accident, a mistake, and one he made when he was “less responsibly a stark”, which was actually just some fucking bullshit, but he didn’t wanna admit that he hooked up with some random chick at a bar that he thought was hot.

since you had been raised by a mother who was barely there, you had to raise yourself. you were kinda street smart and book smart, and you were always smart when it came to books, because you were the type to want to learn-- unlike others.

when you were in your teen years, you had tabs on you and the media on you 24/7 to make sure you didn’t royally fuck up. the unwanted attention became too much when you started realizing that people didn’t want you for your personality, they wanted you for your title. but this was after you moved from brooklyn. nuvale and peter never saw you as some “movie star”, or some famous person in the media because you weren’t. but when you had grown to learn what your father did, he had forced you to not fuck up to maintain his-- somewhat okay reputation. 

you always wanted that superstar life, as a fantasy of course, but when you got to it, you realized the cliche-y-ness of it all. you’d idolized the famous women in the media-- idolized how they looked like. you realized fairly quick how fucked up the media truly is. you realized how things really aren’t as they seem. its not just the galas that look extravagant, or getting to wear a fancy new gucci outfit every night. it honestly was a whole bunch of other shit you wouldn’t even imagine. it comes with the no privacy thing- people stalking you in public, the death threats, so much shit that wouldn’t happen as common if you were just anonymous.

being an avenger (basically), your dad had natasha teach you the ropes; the basic rules of how to kick someones ass. it was a handbook that the women of the avengers had created, and it had all the rules and regulations of how to spar someone on the team, and basically how to righteously beat someone's ass up. it was never really something you found too important, but as you grew older, you realized that it was very important to know, especially since you were a girl.

despite your harsh remarks and snarky attitude, your father always knew how to hit a sensitive point in you that always managed to break you down. you never quite understood why he would want to make you feel worse about yourself than you already felt, but regardless, you always felt underappreciated by him. being a stark, you were expected to be a genius, get over the top grades, and constantly be able to keep up, but with your luck, you were graced with depression, social anxiety, and a 4.0 gpa. fun, right? 

wrong.

when you were 11, you had made friends with the kids in your apartment halls, and you learned that their names were nuvale jones and peter parker, and you were basically the golden trio. you were hermione, peter was ron, and nuvale was harry. which, now that you look back at it, makes much more sense than any other arrangement. you also had another friend, harry osborn, but once he moved away, there was no way for you to talk to him anymore. he had moved across the country to california, and from then, it was just you, peter, and nuvale. your best friends ha been there for you for what seemed like decades, although you only knew them for about three.

peter was the boy with the rosy cheeks who little 12 year old you would get butterflies in her tummy. or the type of boy to bring you an extra snack if you weren’t able to pack it the night before. he was the type of boy to walk you to the nurses office if you got hit with a dodgeball. he was the type of boy to fall for someone like you. but he didn’t. or so you thought. 

little prebubescent y/n was an awkward girl who thought the world would be on her side when she needed it the most, or that whenever you needed peter or nuva, they would be there. you didn’t think your best friend would stop talking to you after you had moved away. you were too naive to know that peter liked you, and you were too naive to know that he had liked you back, but you wanted to believe what your brain would tell you, so you decided to flush your feelings down the drain and forget about them, which, in hindsight, was a pretty shitty idea. who would’ve known?

your alarm clock blared loudly from beside you, causing you to let out a loud groan in protest. you hit the side of your head angrily, then whining and rubbing the spot which you hit. whines and loud sighs fell from your lips as you rubbed the sleep from your eyes and pulled the covers over your head, knowing what would come next after you would try to snooze your alarm.

“good morning, miss stark, how could i be of service to you this morning?” friday’s voice echoed through your large bedroom. you peaked your eyes and forehead from beneath the covers, your eyes slowly starting to adjust to the light that was pulled through the big blinds which were now open. 

“mmm, fri, just tell happy to get the car ready, ill be ready in a few min- nevermind, tell him to get ready in thirty, im probably gonna fall asleep in the shower.” you croaked, taking your phone from the charger which was on your nightstand. you slipped on your bunny slippers and turned on the heater in your room, the draft filling your room with cold air throughout the night.

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once you walked through the large industrial doors of midtown’s cafeteria, everyones voices started to drop into sharp hushed whispers, making you roll your eyes and pull your hood up over your face. you pulled your airpods from your pockets into your ears and tried your best to avoid any and all eye contact with anyone you did end up coming into contact with. you walked over to the food bar where you grabbed a red school tray and plastered on your best smile to the lunch ladies who work oh so hard to make sure you all were fed. as you walked through the line, you could feel the intensified stares on you, making your back erupt in chills. you didn’t like to be watched, and the fact that you were a so-called celebrity didn’t help your cause in any way. 

“hey.” a low voice called from behind you. it was a girl with curly hair with gorgeous light brown skin, and a jawline that would cut you. you were almost astonished by her beauty, but you remembered the facade you had to hold, especially to strangers that you didn’t know.

“hey?” you asked unsurely, wondering if she was with the media or not. which was something that tended to happen quite a bit.

“don’t worry, i’m not with the press. you just seem interesting.” she said in a monotone voice, but still with a strong look of seriousness on her face. you giggled softly when your eyes locked and your faces went totally still, making the girl in front of you laugh as well. she held out her hand in front of you, while also balancing her tray and book in the other hand. you placed yours into hers and shook it, smiling when she told you her name.

“michelle jones.” she smiled, your throat getting a little tight at her last name, and you had to admit that it struck a little chord within you, but you quickly cleared it from your thoughts and introduced yourself as well.

“y/n stark. pleasure to meet you, jones.”

“pleasure to meet you too.”

“so, i get that you’re new here,” she started walking, inviting you to walk along with her. “what- what are you doing here? i mean i get you’re smart and all, but this is a nerd school; you literally could’ve gone anywhere, so, might i ask, why here?”

“hm, interesting question. seriously i don’t know. my dad and i don’t really get along so he makes the decisions and i tell him if i like it or not. which by the way, i’m gonna have to stay near you-- you’re the only one making this bearable for me right now.” you snorted, nudging your elbow to hers. 

“hm, daddy issues. great song, love the artists.” she smirked, making you shoot your head back in loud laughter, gaining some side eyed glances from a few people sitting at the tables around you.

“so, where are we sitting? i usually nev-”

“hey mj!” you were interrupted by a boyish laugh and hoots and hollers coming from a table two tables ahead of you. 

“jesus fucking christ. what? just because i got some and you didn’t doesn’t mean that you have to be that fuckin’ loud about it.” she grumbled, placing her tray down, slinging the backpack on her right shoulder beside her. you looked at her with a nervous but curious glint in your eyes. she gave you a knowing look which said, ‘just go with what i say’, making you nod in understanding.

“woah! holy shit! i m- i mean woah- nice to- nice to meet you!” the boy fumbled over his words, looking at you and michelle in disbelief, shaking his friends shoulder and poking at his cheek.

“nice cut, g. looks nice.” you said to him, giggling as you stuck your straw into the mini juice box.

“o-oh, thanks… g?” he said back to you, observing your looks with a confused expression written on his face making you giggle at his confusion. 

“peter! look! y/n stark is at our table!” he whisper shouted to his friend, making you look at michelle with a smile on your face and playfully rolling your eyes. she looked back at you, rolling her eyes as well, gesturing to her head as if saying ‘idiots’, making you giggle and turn back to them. 

“so, bowl cut dude, what’s your name?” you nodded to him, picking at your salad with the blac spork that was so cordially given to you by mj. 

“n-ned, ned leeds.” he smiled sheepishly.

“and you, colonizer, what’s your name?” you tapped on the table, alerting the boys attention. you could hear michelle and ned hollering and snickering from their seats, but decided to keep your poker face rolling. but i mean, how couldn’t you? the look on his face was absolutely priceless. 

“peter park- wait did you just call me a colonizer?” he cut himself off in his own sentence, looking at his other friends for confirmation, to which they nodded, still cackling at the fact that you had indeed call him a colonizer.

“peter park, hm?” you teased, ignoring the way you hesitated and ignoring the way your chest felt heavy when the name of peter was said.

“n-no thats not my name-” he said, tripping over his words, making you let out a chuckle. 

“i’m messing with you. with what you’ve given me, i could only guess your name is peter parker?” you rested your chin on your hand, engaging in the awkward conversation.

“yeah. thats my name.” he said more confidently, giving you a tight lipped smile.

“nice to meet you, parker.”

“you too, stark, my pleasure.”

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after the small encounter with your new found friends, you had gone back to your respective classes, which meant that your next class had peter in it. after you had split up, you decided to get there early to avoid any commotion surrounding you.

as the boring class continued, you heard the loud clicking of high heels in the hallways, which had to be one person and one person only.

“stark,” someone shouted from the door which swung open. low and behold, in front of you was the prickly bitch, your principal, mrs cunningham. “come with me, eugene’s parents have requested a meeting with you and your father considering that you had just hit their son in the private areas!” everyone snickered and laughed. finally someone had stood up to flash’s shit. 

“y- you punched flash in the nuts? i thought that was just a rumor?” peter stuttered, looking at you in disbelief.

“yeah, the fuck was i gonna do? let him flirt with me? no. that bitch tried to grab my ass. i’m a stark, i was raised better than that.” you whispered to him, packing your bag as you did so.

“hm, guess you’re right. well, good luck stark.” 

“thanks parker.”

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once you arrived in the principals office, you saw what seemed to be his mother in one of the seats decked out in expensive pearls and diamonds. typical.

“little miss over here punched my son in the privates! i will not allow this to happen!” fuck. you thought; another one of those stuck up cunty parents.

“pfft, probably paid to get their son into here.” you muttered under your breath, playing with your protection bracelets incase anything was to ever happen.

“wHAT? mrs cunningham, i will not allow this child to talk about my son this wa-”

“hello! i was called in?” a voice interrupted, one you could only peg as your father.

“ahh! mr stark! you’re finally here!” your hilarious excuse as a principal said cheerfully.

“i am! and i am here to.. come and have a meeting about my daughter's- behavior?” he asked questiongly, already seeing the triumphant and cocky look on your face. he knew you weren’t at fault, and you were gonna lie your pretty ass out of it.

“well, mr stark, we have a student in the nurses room due to the actions of your daughter!” she looked at him menacingly. he shook his head with a smile on his face and walked over to you, grasping your shoulders in his hands.

“well kiddo, wanna explain what and why you did what you did?” he smiled, giving you two taps on your shoulder, already knowing what was next. you two had a pretty good acting schedule when it came to it, when in reality, you despised eachother.

“sure daddy! eugene had been hitting on me for several days now, and even found my private social medias in use to.. how can i say this, use me for my fame? he tried talking to me, very inappropriately on several occasions, and even went as far as to try and grab me in areas in which i find extremely inappropriate, without my consent, might i add, which doesn’t seem okay with me. does it seem exceptional to you, mrs thompson?” you asked, while only keeping your eyes on his mother.

“why, i am so sorry miss stark! his father will be in contact, i did not raise my baby to be this way! im sorry for any inconvenience he may have caused you!” she gasped, raising a hand to her heart. 

“it’s okay, i just request, may this never happen again? i would not like my privacy to be invaded, much less from your son, and can i please ask that he never try to hit on me, nor any girls at this school ever again? i can only imagine how many other girls this may have happened to, mrs thompson.” you sighed, your eyes filling up with fake tears. you reached up to touch your fathers hand, tapping it twice back, knowing that you both had just won.

“never again miss stark, once again, i am so sorry this happened to you.” 

“it’s okay. now mrs cunningham, shall we see our way out?” your father answered for you, looking over at the old white woman who looked like a piece of cheese. she could only nod in awe, giving you the cue to pick up your bags and walk proudly to the door.

“thanks i guess.” you muttered, pulling out your airpods once more, hoping to seal the conversation with your father.

“yeah yeah, no problemo.” he muttered back, avoiding eye contact and stuffing his hands in his  pockets. 

once you reached the door, you remembered that you had left something in your locker, and informed your dad that you’d be going back to get it. he all but nodded and looked back at his shoes before trudging to the car.

once you entered the seemingly halls, much to your surprise, you saw a scrawny teenage boy lifting open a set of lockers, which you didn’t even know was possible, and pulling out a red and blue suit. once you saw who the hands belonged to, your mouth fell agape as you gasped,

“peter?”

[theonceoverthinker]

OUAT 3X19 - A Curious Thing

You ever feel like A&E regret giving some episodes some titles in hindsight? Because this one would’ve been PERFECT for Season 7, or Wonderland too, I suppose. And the title itself is only mildly fitting, too. ...I don’t even have a joke, that’s just weird. XD

Anyways, there’s a review under the cut, if you want to check it out. There might be smart things and there might be dumb things, but you’ll never know until you check it out, right?

Press Release

Zelena threatens to kill Henry if Hook - whose lips have been cursed by the Wicked Witch – doesn’t proceed with kissing Emma, which will drain all of her magical powers away, and things begin to heat up between Regina and Robin Hood. Meanwhile, back in the Fairy Tale Land that was during the past year, Snow and Charming go in search of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, to see if she can help them defeat Zelena, and the curse that will ultimately send the Fairy Tale characters back to Storybrooke is cast – but from an unlikely source.

Main Thoughts - Characters/Stories/Themes and Their Effectiveness

Past

This segment is such a big contrast and parallel filled segment to the “Pilot.” Think about it:

-Regina breaks up their official wedding, Zelena breaks up their official pregnancy announcement

-Snow and David go to see a Dark One in the “Pilot” and they go to see an ultra light being here.

-They think through all of the alternatives before realizing they have to go with the suckiest option.

-Snow and David end the “Pilot” holding each other, both on the brink of collapse of exhaustion and death and here, they end the segment full of life and hope.

Otherwise, the story here was pretty good! It had a well put together story with a bouncing pace, lots of funny moments, and great character moments. It’s great seeing all of the EF characters come together on this smaller scale for the mission at the beginning, as all of their quirks and skills are put on display! It allows for everyone to feel in on the action and allows for the later focus on Regina, Snow, and Charming to feel more organic.

Present

I like Emma snapping at Henry. I don’t like that she and Henry got upset at one another, but I think the moment was well written. Henry is tired of being lied to, something well established in the past, present, and future as something of a trigger for him and Emma’s been established as hating the idea of Henry getting swept up in the drama and danger that their fairy tale life exposes them too. It makes for a very interesting conflict that while framing Emma as in the wrong, and rightly so, doesn’t paint either of them in an all-that-good, but also not an all-that-bad light. It’s complicated and it’s an important moment for them and it makes the apology work so well.

Regina being the one to break the curse worked so well for me! Her connection to Henry was a constant presence throughout the season and the kiss itself worked nicely within the narrative. I also like how it was (I hope I can say this right) not a case of either Regina or Emma being the better mother than the other, but a kiss of circumstance. Like, either mother could’ve done it, but since Emma already got the TLK in Season 1, it was really satisfying to see Regina get it here!

I’m trying to think of what I think of Killian during this episode. You see, I like Killian’s actions for being wrong, but the result of being backed into a corner. I also like the resulting resentment from Emma, Snow, and David, BUT (And I know this is more of an issue with the next episode, but bear with me) it makes the easy forgiveness in the next episode feel disjointed. BUT that having been said, I like that side of the disjointment too because they’re in a middle of a crisis and crises on this show have a tendency to bring out everyone’s more cooperative side and what happens in the next episode (From what memory serves) fits the buildup of most everything else from the season. So you see where I’m at, right? I’m confused, but not necessarily mad. Like, this part is hard to watch as a Killian fan, seeing everyone turn on him, but it’s in the same vein as the consequences of Emma lying to Henry about Neal in Season 2 were: It’s well written, but I don’t like seeing my favorite characters in such a position. ...Did ANY of that make sense?

Insights - Stream of Consciousness

-I love how Zelena’s plan is dependent on Snow and Charming wanting to get it on and have another kid and she’s 100% right about it. XD

-...Is it just me or is Zelena putting her hand on Snow while whispering to her just a liiiiiiiittle hot?

-I love these little bits of Regina and Grumpy’s dynamic. Grumpy really is the voice of the people and while I adore the family dynamic that Regina is forming with all the mains, I do like seeing a character who has little reason to like her point that fact out.

-THANK YOU REGINA FOR GIVING A LITTLE DEFINITION TO WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE WITHOUT A HEART!

-Is it weird to anyone else how Henry calls Regina “Madam Mayor?” Like, I know he doesn’t have his memories, but why not Mayor Mills?

-He’s been through a lot of tough stuff.” “And a lot of good stuff.” I really like that mini debate between Emma and Regina!

-I remember reading a fic of Rumple taking Killian hostage for this conversation and it being the best thing ever!

-Nooooooootttt a good idea telling your enemy the name of the first person you’re gonna attack. Just saying.

-”Where you come from, people bathe in the river and use pine cones for money.” REGINA’S SASS IS SO FUCKING EN-POINTE!

-I like how Henry knows he can’t handle a seven hour car ride just yet and makes a plan for that.

-Killian, your idea is so fucking stupid, but that smirk is so fucking adorable that I just can’t even. XD

-”Why do women keep their shoe boxes?” Solid question, but mine is why is she keeping her shoe boxes in a fucking suitcase?!

-Emma’s fuckstruck face at seeing the book appear crack me the fuck up! XD

-The entire scene with the snowbells! OMG! XD

-”If pure of heart, then she won’t hide.” Yeahhhhh. The revelations from 4B make this REALLY uncomfortable! XD

-That having been said, the fact that Regina can’t get through and her resulting reaction to that is funny as fuck!

-Okay, now that the auction is a thing, I can’t look at props and not think of them as lots! XD

-Do you think if Snow didn’t have a pure heart, but the baby did, she’d be allowed to pass through the door?

-”There has to be another way to enact it [The Dark Curse].” Give it four seasons, Snow. There will be...in TWO ways, no less! XD

-”I’ve got GPS on his phone.” I fucking love those small moments where technology beats magic! XD

-...I realize that if Killian’s plan worked, he and Smee would basically become co-parents until Zelena’s defeated. SOMEONE MAKE THIS A SITCOM!!!

-That second “mom” in Regina’s direction...it just did stuff to me. Beautiful magnificent stuff. *Cries forever*

-Wow. The effects of Emma’s light magic on Zelena are REALLY weird...but I still like it! It’s like something out of a stage play with the lighting and the smoke and the close shots on Zelena’s hands make the whole thing really unique!

-The contrast to the first and second curse casting is really something!

-I Disney Ship Henry/Pizza!

-Okay, this Regal Believer content just makes me wanna cry of happiness! Seeing Henry and Regina bonding like this is so cathartic!

-Kind of forever a little salty that the most we get out of Robin and Henry bonding is that handshake.

-There the CG people go having all sorts of fun again! :D

-UM! So Neal can talk to birds! We should talk about this!

-Yo! You can’t hit me with all of these Neal feels in a row like this!

Arcs - How Are These Storylines Progressing?

The Wicked Witch - FUCK ME! Zelena’s fucking hardcore! Like, whether in the past or the present, I feel like the stakes of her villainy continuously rise with each and every episode! And this episode really shows us her power in regards to her army. Like, there are monkeys coming from EVERY direction here! It makes for something genuinely intimidating!

Emma Accepting Home - I like what we see of this arc in this episode. Now that Henry’s on the verge of getting his memories back, Emma’s anxieties come back so fiercely and they’re appropriately further compelled by the threat of the monkeys and the exposure of Killian’s lie.

Regina’s Redemption - This is the penultimate moment of payoff for Regina’s redemption this season and it’s fantastic! The buildup has been pretty solid, with Regina fighting so hard for and alongside all of the heroes, especially Henry!

Neal’s Death - I love how basically as soon as the story is able to, Neal’s death is addressed and gracefully acknowledged for Henry.

Killian’s Redemption - Killian’s plan is pretty stupid here. That having been said, the entire time Killian’s enacting this stupid plan, Henry’s safety and happiness is his top priority, as is Smee’s, a bit. “Don’t stop, no matter what you hear.” Like, Killian’s willing to fucking DIE for Henry’s safety. Just, this episode shows both Killian at his best and worst.

Favorite Dynamic

Emma and Henry. Regal Believer was really close to taking this spot, but I loved all the friction between Emma and Henry here as well as the love between them. I talked about it before so i won’t repeat myself too much, but that fight just does so much to show all of the stress these two have been under for the past half season. The lying and anxiety have just been building up on both of their ends and the way it comes out is absolutely heartbreaking! But you can tell that there’s still a lot of love there between them in the way that Henry trusts Emma to believe in magic and the storybook.

Writer

Adam and Eddy are today’s writers! They did a nice job here. The storytelling is tight, allows for a good variety of characters to get focus (Like, I’m kind of amazing that basically all of the mains plus Zelena plus Robin plus Neal get at least one standout moment). The balance here is so good! And the story in terms of being payoff works so well because it’s so in sync with the setup of the previous episodes.

Rating

10/10. This is just a good clean episode. It has a story and tells it well!

Flip My Ship - The Home of All Things “Shippy Goodness”

Outlaw Queen - “What I’m doing is saving your ass.” The reaction to this line is not only hysterical, but it shows me what I love about this pairing. Regina just begrudgingly respects Robin for his utter gall, and it’s just this stark and cool moment. Honestly, I just love how Regina reacts to Robin’s sass. And in the present, that sass from both sides makes for something honestly pretty sweet and cute.

Swan Queen - Now this might be just me, but anyone else notice that borderline jealous expression Emma had on her face when post-makeout Regina came in? XD

Rumbelle - I love how Belle gets through to Rumple for just a few moments in the past. It makes me think of the beginning of the Margot/Tilly scene from “Is This Henry Mills?” and it’s just heartwarming to see Rumple so gentle. He speaks so softly and it’s...it’s just fucking nice.

Snowing - David...you fucking dork with that fucking flower...I love you… AND SPEAKING OF DAVID, DUDE! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE THAT FUCKING CUTE WITH YOUR WIFE JUST AS YOU’RE ABOUT TO “DIE!” NO RIGHT! That speech! That FUCKING speech was too amazing! AND SNOW’S GOODBYE! She can’t even look at the heart she’s gonna crush because she wants to treasure those last few seconds with him! Finally, the heart sharing. What a beautiful and smart resolution to the casting of the new curse. And it’s so romantic and personal to the two of them and their journey. It’s a simply iconic Snowing moment!

Swan Fire - Neal and Emma put in so much effort into preserving each other’s memory -- Emma’s literal memory and Neal’s eternal memory -- here! <3

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Sorry that this one is both late and not super strongly written. I guess I just wasn’t in the zone here. But thank you for reading all the same and to @daensarah​ and @watchingfairytales​. I’ll have something better next time as we explore “Kansas.”

Season 3 Total (179/220)

Writer’s Scores: Adam and Eddy (49/60) Kalinda Vazquez (26/40) Andrew Chambliss (34/50) Jane Espenson (28/30)* David Goodman (29/40) Robert Hull (30/40) Christine Boylan (20/20)* Daniel Thomsen (28/30)*

* Indicates that their work for the season is complete

*Links to the rest of my rewatch will no longer be provided. They take posts with links outside of searches and I spend way too much time on these reviews to not give them that kind of exposure. Sorry for the inconvenience, but they still can be found on my page under Operation Rewatch.

[iristial]

Your second favorite KR and sentai series for the shipping meme :D

I’m assuming it’s the send me a fandom and I’ll tell you meme because it looks like the one with the most ship-related content :D

Second favourite KR and SS…the former is so hard…so I’ll do two for KR!

Kamen Rider OOO

How I first got into it:

It was sometime between 2014 and 2018…I can’t remember how I got into it tbh…either I was searching through Kobayashi’s tokusatsu writing history or I stumbled across a bunch of clips that lead me to the show…

Wow, I honestly can’t remember

Everything I ship:

EIJI/HINA FOREVER?! Such a shame that movie scene wasn’t an actual wedding between them djhsjws

Low-key Gotou/Satonaka, give me the dude who cares about saving the world + his training too much and the apathetic secretary who’ll be late for the sake of getting a good outfit

My favourite platonic relationship(s):

Eiji & Ankh & Hina! I will never forget that picture where the three of them hold hands T^T

Top 3 Characters:

HINA IZUMI IS BEST GIRL

Eiji!

I can never do OOO without Ankh in the picture

One of my favourite scenes:

Anytime Ankh goes all CGI rainbow wing mode on me, he is the definition of a beautiful wing aesthetic

Links to three fan works I like:

https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=41757317

https://akinoame.dreamwidth.org/1847504.html

https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=50946807

Favourite Fandom meme/inside joke: I think they usually involve Eiji’s motto of “as long as I have underpants for the day” haha

Kamen Rider Fourze

I mean, 2014 was literally just Shinkenger, Go-Buster, Goseiger, Gokaiger, Fourze and Wizard for me, and the writing quality of Fourze is a little better so -

How I first got into it:

A Youtube clip featuring the last episode’s scene of Ryusei/Tomoko probably. That followed right after reading Fourze tropes so I decided to give the series a whirl. I used to watch it on Youtube before the clips got taken down haha

Everything I ship:

RYUSEI/TOMOKO TRY AND PRY IT FROM MY BLOODY HANDS I DARE YOU

zarahjoyce played a huge part in this, I regarded her fics as the best of the tokusatsu fandom, especially for that pairing

Gentarou/Yuki! I’m always a sucker for childhood friend tropes

Kengo/Yuki isn’t so bad either!

Low-key Shun/Miu but I simply want my queen and king to be happy

My favourite platonic relationship(s):

KAMEN RIDER CLUB djdjsjsjs

Top 3 Characters:

RYUSEI SAKUTA. He made me obsessed with the name “Ryusei” for four years omg

Tomoko Nozama is the reason I started appreciating the goth aesthetic, I used to draw her hair accessory for my OC all the time

The rest of the Kamen Rider club Gentarou Kisaragi! Gotta love a man who offers friendship, ham and the definition of true masculinity, his death arc always kills me to this day

One of my favourite scenes:

Actually it’s the Ultimatum movie but when Ryusei - just Ryusei and not Gentarou - goes to pick up Tomoko and they hug in front of her many fans, that’s how you confirm a good ship Toei

Links to three fan works I like:

zarahjoyce’s Fourze fics

https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=32482487

https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=29422127

https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=30867339

Favourite Fandom meme/inside joke:

It’s not an actual joke but that Kamen Rider x Super Sentai crossover where Marvelous is all “I want your ultimate treasure” and Gentarou is going “well mine is friendship :D” and you just know Marvelous won’t take that lying down

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

Well, it ties in first with LuPato but recently I said I prefer Keiichiro over Takeru and I’m honestly in a mind screw right now

How I first got into it:

Definitely during 2014…I can’t remember what enticed me though…maybe it was because of Takeru Shiba, since I used to have a mega crush on him…

Oh wait, it was when I found out Power Rangers was based on Super Sentai (even though I watched Magiranger for much of 2012 pfft), and in my home country they were airing Power Rangers Samurai. It was really, really bad (in my opinion) and then I went to Shinkenger and whoa. It was awesome!

Everything I ship:

Takeru/Kotoha was my life, my oxygen, my food during 2014. It still is!

Ryuunosuke/Mako even though Kobayashi-san sunk it in like episode 4 - but nowadays canon doesn’t stop me from shipping!

Low-key Chiaki/Kotoha, though I usually like them in the platonic sense more

I remember jokingly shipping Genta/Kaoru for no reason at all during 2014 lol

My favourite platonic relationship(s):

Literally the entire Shinkenger team + Jii + Kuroko

Take-chan and Genta were always a treat thought ^.^

Top 3 Characters:

TAKERU SHIBA!!!! I actually followed his actor’s works for a while, I had a huge thing for his wardrobe and he could be the reason why I like tanned skin on a guy? Maybe?

Kotoha Hanaori, I will fight if anyone says anything bad about her

Kaoru! For being the first female Red Ranger, quite the reasonable Shiba head and matching up to her heritage.

One of my favourite scenes:

The scene where Takeru tries to leave again, Chiaki punches him, Kotoha scolds Chiaki, and then all the Shinkengers barring Genta (who was busy, but he did leave since Takeru wasn’t around) pledge their loyalty to Takeru and he just straight up cries. I also cried watching it the first and second time OTL

Links to three fan works I like:

https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=39622813

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9505978/1/Between-You-and-Me

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8905766/1/I-ll-Always-Be-Your-Lord –>It was a huge favourite of mine when I was 14. Not so much anymore but I am fond of it ^-^

Favourite Fandom meme/inside joke:

Everything on this list is from a time where I wasn’t in the main fandom or observed the jokes…

Maybe that time when Ryuunosuke decided to stand under a cold fountain as punishment for doubting Takeru and Chiaki momentarily thought he was going to commit seppuku with a grimace? Black comedy really, but Ryuunosuke is a living meme

[saintscoffee]

Commentary regarding Icebergs (6 to 8)

(6)

Ice: After failing six times to capture the “impregnable” Iserlohn Fortress, the Alliance military higher-ups decide that the problem was that they didn’t have enough of a scrappy underdog narrative trope going on

I love Ice

Ice: Elsewhere, it’s Reinhard and Kircheis’s turn to gaze out over a balcony. 

I seriously love Ice

Ice: Elizabeth would like me to mention here that Schenkopp is fucking hot 

Elizabeth has good taste

Ice: You may have noticed that Dusty has been lightly flirting with Yang since the first time we see them

Is there any character that Ice will let be hetero?

Ice: Dusty Attenborough has been around at Yang’s side since “My Conquest,” 

What is Conquest? Did I miss an episode?

Ice: Yang’s reaction to seeing that his new assistant is a woman is many things—awkward, rather rude, definitely extremely unprofessional. We quickly learn that part of his discomfort comes from the feeling that his friend Cazellnu

Oooohh, I hadn’t caught that

Ice: I suppose the “surface reading” of Julian’s outfit here is…..it was the ‘80s??

Nah, fam, Julian is just terrible at dressing himself

Ice: he knows he looks damn stylish

I guess our tastes are very different

Ice: Other things I love: those turquoise shoes. Julian. Please be a fashion blogger rather than a soldier, it’s your true calling.

Do not and it isn’t, Ice please

Ice: Reinhard and Kircheis are in fact standing on a balcony together at night looking up at the stars…talking about Alliance military assignments yes but, in a very poetic, romantic way.

Sure they are

 (7)

Ice: while Schenkopp and co. rush around Iserlohn kicking ass and taking names—names and computer passwords, I guess

I still love Ice

Ice: For reasons lost to the sands of time (at least, unknown to us) 

Poetic, I see LOGH taught you well

Ice: As an example of an inconsequential but unfortunate change, they made this random dude’s hair way more boring. Poor guy.

OMG

Ice: The original here conveys much more character though the body language.

Remasters: Yang, put your feet down and behave.

Ice: Believe it or not, changing poor Julian’s outfit and pose here

Screw Julian, there was an army lady in the old version and then they erased her in the remastered, I’m mad!

WOMEN ARE IMPORTANT

Ice: In two sentences Yang undermines the fundamental concept of this war: that they’re fighting for an ideal, for honor or love of their country or hatred of the empire. 

Ice: the motivation he offers them for fighting is that living is preferable to death.

*claps*

Ice: he hates the war not just because of the unnecessary death, but also because of the way it cuts off people’s choices and individual agency

*CLAPS*

Ice: While he urged his soldiers to fight so they don’t die, he himself feels the burden of fighting so that other people don’t die, so that other people have the choices he’s turning down himself. 

*claps while crying*

Ice: Oberstein

*prepares fighting gloves*

Let’s do this

Ice: Here I would just like to point out that Oberstein is set up as a clear parallel/foil to Yang.

Very true, one of the few things I noticed while watching the show

Ice: Like Yang, Oberstein is deeply pragmatic and keenly intelligent. His vibe here comes across like “what if Yang but no soul?”

I’ll give you this one

Ice: as we get to know them better. (Well, get to know Yang better anyway; can anyone ever really be said to “know” the enigma that is Oberstein…?) 

*fingerguns*

Ice: Original!Yang is so beautiful and sad and sleepy.

They wanted new Yang to be badass (probably)

But sad and sleepy Yang is the best Yang

Ice: Between this and the waitress scene in the last episode we’re amassing quite a “Blumhart waves awkwardly at random women” collection.

I still can’t believe he survived that fall and decided to flirt with the first lady he saw

 (8)

Ice: The sinister Oberstein

This makes me cackle because I imagine Oberstein hunched back and rubbing his hands like those old villains going muwahahaha while my interpretation of Oberstein is more: Take a deep breath, Paul, take a deep breath. You’re surrounded by idiots, but you can do this.

Ice: Oberstein is the most fun to have at parties.

Yes, he is

Ice: we learn how this aspect of Oberstein’s personality (to the extent that he has one) 

Just because he doesn’t trust anyone, doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a personality, Ice!

Ice: he has a perfectly rational desire for treasonous revenge on a large scale. I’m serious: I’ve made it pretty clear that I can’t stand Oberstein, but his ambitions are noble.

So, you’re like all the other men of Rein’s army

Knows that Oberstein is right, but man f*ck that guy

Ice: Oberstein is seemingly only capable of acting in the most Machiavellian way imaginable, at all times.

Fam

FAM

If that was true, then worse things would have happened

I was warned about Oberstein

I was expecting a lot worse

Oberstein is very tame

Especially after Kircheis kicks the bucket

Ice: Also, Bratty Reinhard is my fav.

SAME

Ice: Anyway, back to Oberstein, who absolutely does not understand why Reinhard would ever unfairly privilege one person over another in the workplace:

HE UNDERSTANDS, HE JUST DOESN’T AGREE WITH IT

Ice: Oberstein does not experience a full range of emotion—it’s part of what makes him such a good strategist, because he can easily see the most efficient path to whatever outcome will result in fewer lives lost. His vision isn’t clouded by complicated factors like emotional attachment or personal bias. He sees people as numbers:

I’m getting mad

Ice: It can’t be explained with logic, which means Oberstein can’t explain it. And that really gets under his skin.

I declare that everything that you are saying is stupid

But, now seriously, is this really how most of you see Oberstein?! Like a rational monster that doesn’t comprehend at all feelings?!

Cus, wow, your interpretations couldn’t be so far from mine

Ice: Oberstein believes that ends can always justify the means; Kircheis feels guilt over every death that results from his actions, however indirectly. 

*claps*

Ice: But Reinhard needs Oberstein, or he thinks he does

Nah, fam, Rein really needed Oberstein

And I’m not just saying this because I like him

I mean, I am saying it a little

Rein is popular and attracts passionate people

He needed someone who could be cold and calculating to bring him back to reality when he got too far in his ambition

Ice: I think Reinhard’s instinct here is to protect Kircheis from the darker side of the task they’ve set for themselves, and also, of course, to hide an aspect of himself that he worries Kircheis would find distasteful, or disappointing.

I’m not against this interpretation

Ice: Kircheis, as I’ve covered at length, really fucking HATES OBERSTEIN.

I

COMPLETELY

DISAGREE

Sieg is suspicious of Oberstein

Oberstein is a man that values completely different things from him

So he’s cautious around him

He wants to see how far this man wants to take Rein

How much “sin” he will suggest to Rein

Because this is their dynamic

Kircheis is the “angel’s whisper”

Oberstein is the “devil’s whisper”

If Yang is Rein’s equal, then Oberstein is Sieg’s

Sieg is afraid that Oberstein will lead Rein to a point of no return

But at the same time, now Sieg can focus on pushing Rein “to the light”

Like I said above, one of the jobs of Oberstein is to call Rein back to reality, something that Sieg also did

However, they do this in different areas – making both their jobs easier

Oberstein doesn’t need to care about Rein’s morals because Sieg will take care of that

And Sieg doesn’t need to care about suppressing Rein’s more aggressive side, because Oberstein will take care of that

Of course this all went to hell when Sieg left for Valhalla

Which curiously also restrained Oberstein’s actions

Why do you think Oberstein approached Sieg first?!

Ice: No, the relationship between Reinhard and Oberstein never becomes romantic, so please put that cursed thought out of your mind before I do it for you.

I’m starting to think that Ice’s first instinct when two characters interact is to gauge if they are shippable

Ice: But, like so much in LoGH, there’s a lot more going on here than the surface-level reading.

I’m starting to think this is Ice’s catchphrase

Ice: My read is that Reinhard and Kircheis consummated their relationship in some way that was a lot less symbolic than what we saw. 

Write the smut, Ice

Sorry 

[briennister]

GoT!

*deep breath* here we go...

Top 5 favourite characters: Jon, Dany, Arya, Brienne, JaimeOther characters you like: Sansa, Sam, Missandei...Least favourite characters: Qyburn, Ramsay, High Sparrow.Otps: braime, jonerysNotps: dany x khal drogo, jonsa, dany x jorah, jaime x cerseiFavourite friendships: dany x missandei, jon x samFavourite family: targaryenFavourite episodes: 2x9, 6x9, 6x10, all of s4Favourite season/book/movie: season 4Favourite quotes: ‘i’ll take what’s mine with fire and blood.’ ‘the next time you raise to me will be the last time you have hands’ ‘the north remembers’ ‘leave one wolf alive and the sheep are never safe’ ‘when the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives’Best musical moment: /Moment that made you fangirl/boy the hardest: when dany burned the khals/when arya kiled frey/when sansa killed ramsay/when joffrey diedWhen it really disappointed you: many things of season 7Saddest moment: shireen’s deathMost well done character death: joffreyFavourite guest star: danyFavourite cast member: emiliaCharacter you wish was still alive: ned/catelynOne thing you hope really happens: braime canonMost shocking twist: prob tommen’s deathWhen did you start watching/reading?: not a long time agoBest animal/creature: dragonsFavourite location: dragonstone/king’s landingTrope you wish they would stop using: idk???One thing this show/book/film does better than others: special effectsFunniest moments: tyrion slapping joffreyCouple you would like to see: B R A I M EActor/Actress you want to join the cast: adelaide kane as lyanna stark :(Favourite outfit: many of themFavourite item: many of themDo you own anything related to this show/book/film?: just the booksWhat house/team/group/friendship group/family/race etc would you be in?: house targaryenMost boring plotline: i dont knowMost laughably bad moment: /Best flashback/flashfoward if any: lyanna’sMost layered character: cersei probablyMost one dimensional character: wow that’s hard, idkScariest moment: idkGrossest moment: jaime rapping cerseiBest looking male: jonBest looking female: danyWho you’re crushing on (if any): danyFavourite cast moment: so many of them omgFavourite transportation: /Most beautiful scene (scenery/shot wise): wow that’s the hardest one, nextUnanswered question/continuity issue/plot error that bugs you: how the fuck jon’s name is ‘aegon’ if rhaegar already had a son called aegon???Best promo: /At what point did you fall in love with this show/book: at the end of season 1

[nothing-personal-my-dear]

Spartacus: Blood And Sand Rewatch - Episode 13: Kill Them All

Sex Scene: 1

“Cock”: 2

“Cunt”: 1

“Kill Them All”: 1 (surprisingly) 

Whip Cracks: 1

Slow motion Face Punch: 1 (epic masterpiece)

Episode Name Dropped by: Crixus

Memorable Death:  Sextus’ sword through the skull. DURO HOLY COW. Batiatus. I mean all the deaths basically.

Favourite Line: “I save you this time brother.”

- Ohhhh shit yeah! Season Final!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- It’s been a while since I watched this show and we get one tiny split second shot of Oenomaus and all I can think is how beautiful that man is.

- Is that didgeridoo music???

- Whenever any of them stand near that cliff I can’t help but think of “THIS IS SPARTA” and the kick. Opps.

- Ah, a shot of Agron and Duro. My heart.

- “Pleasing tongue of trusted wife.” – that sounds weirdly beautiful.

- “Legends of the arena.” – so close to the prequel name drop, so close.

- Numerius get the fuck out.

- Rhaskos, hey man. I love seeing the background gladiators that get more recognition in S2.

- “We live in dangerous times.” – several thousand years later and we ain’t any better off.

- Did Spartacus really think he had any chance in persuading the Gauls if he didn’t have Crixus?

- Oh, to see Oenomaus have to get permission to run his ludus (we all know he’s the real power here, c’mon) is really sad.

- I love how vulgar Agron can be.

- Fucking Romans.

- “Spill sour thoughts and hear them sweetened.” – I love this show.

- BLOOD AND SAND name drop, again. Woo!

- Oenomaus freedom is so heart-warming and giving him the ludus, ah my heart. But knowing what’s to come makes it all so bittersweet.

- Oh shit, Barca. Fuck I hate Batiatus for lying about Barca right to Oenomaus’ face. Fuck you Batiatus.

- Dammit. Whenever Batiatus is around Lucretia I love them. Damn them being an awesome couple.

- Seriously, how freaking cruel to talk about Varro with Aurelia standing right there!

-  I can never tell if Lucretia loves Crixus or hates him, or if it’s both.

- I don’t like S1 Spartacus but him being super sassy is my favourite.

- “I’m reminded of the first time you stood before me in this office, a savage in chains. Now you stand as death, made meat and bone.”

- Love that Batiatus says “arch enemy” and Sparty knows EXACTLY who he’s talking about.

- Every time Spartacus is near Mira I get annoyed. All she wants is your love Sparty, stop treating her like crap.

- Ugh, Spartacus just….. frustrates me in S1. He cares for no one. I mean I get it, your wife died and so did you best friend (boyfriend). But these people rely on you, you could at least pretend to give a shit whether they live or die.

- “She was the sun,” okay I gotta admit, it’s kinda sweet how much Spartacus loves his wife.

- Wow, I can’t believe a sex scene on Spartacus actually seems romantic.

- Oh I am loving this rock music during the epic battle.

-  GAH there is just too many emotions about this episode and I’m only 15mins in!

- I really freaking love the Oenomaus and Crixus bond, they have real respect for one another (we’ll just totally forget that Oenomaus whipped the shit out of Crixus last episode)

- Spartacus, Agron, and Duro sparring together is my everything!

- Rhaskos is so fucking happy Crixus is back, it’s adorable.

- “Fuck my ass.” – oh Agron. (wait till next season, you might get your wish)

- “He favours me, most husbands do.” – sometimes I really love Ilithya.

- The tension between Ilithya and Lucretia is amazing and everything I could ever want. Ah!

- Rhaskos and Crixus sparring is beautiful. They seem very evenly matched and it’s like watching a dance. (almost like Auctus is GotA)

- “Pain is erased when inflicted upon others.”

- Oh I do love some really touching bonding moments for Spartacus and Crixus. Seriously, this shit kills me, it’s so good.

- “In another life, you and I may have been as brothers. But not in this one.”

- Every second Ashur is on screen I want to tear out his tongue. Great actor but such an evil character.

- “Varro possessed a fine eye.” GET THE FUCK AWAY ASHUR!

- “All men fall.”

- Maybe I should have kept a tally for how many times people say “Fucking Gaul.”

- Mira is so goddamned beautiful and she looks like an angel in that dress but seeing her make her first kill is magical.

- Lucretia and Batiatus do really love each other and it’s beautiful. They are great characters that you love and hate in equal measure.

- Duro’s earring. Have I mentioned his earring before?

- “Stay by my side. Do not stray from it and I will see you beyond these walls.” NOOOOOOOO

- “I do not need you to hold hand.” OH GODS PLEASE STOP I’M NOT READY

- Spartacus saying he doesn’t want to see any slave dead, but Mira’s been telling him since day 1 that his plan is going to get all the slaves killed. Hmm.

- I’m so done with Aurelia.

- I’m seriously so glad Crixus is able to stand up to Lucretia now, able to say no against his abuser. It’s amazing.

- My gods this show is beautiful.

- Agron and Duro screaming at each other is perfection!

- The massacre is about 2 seconds in and I’m already overflowing with warm fuzzies.

- Hamilcar!! Noo! Oh, and how Duro is all shook up by his death! Ah!

- “Know they stole it from you, from all of us.”

- Omg Agron and Duro fighting side by side. Shit man, I’m not ready for this.

- DURO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Agron kisses his forehead, cries, and screams. Oh holy fuck. That is so painful I can’t even describe it. Poor Duro. Poor Agron. My babies.

- The gladiators storming the villa is so beautiful.

- “I am the wife of the Legatus. Seal the fucking doors.”

- So much blood, so much death. All of it marvellous.

- Why did Ashur run into the bath house?? What you think is gonna save you in there?

- Okay, seeing Batiatus killing that gladiator and protecting Lucretia was pretty awesome.

- Lucretia going back to Batiatus instead of saving herself, it’s the kind of love everyone craves right?

- “Every beam, every stone in this fucking house bears the mark of Ashur!” – that has got to hurt Oenomaus is the deepest way.

- Hiding under that dead body is pretty fucking ingenious. I hate Ashur.

- Seriously, holy shit. Crixus stabbing Lucretia is super f-ing powerful.

- Aurelia is freaking creepy as hell.

- “He was not a perfect man but he was mine.”

- Even near death Lucretia is a goddess.

- Spartacus repeating Batiatus’ words to him is perfection.

- Crixus and Agron standing next to each other covered in blood is my new thing. Hot damn,

- Batiatus’ death was so graphic but I adore the way he reaches for Lucretia.

- “Blood demands blood.”

- Gladiators being unleashed onto Rome is majestic.

- Damn this episode, there’s too much to comment on, it’s so good. 

[keepyourpantsongohan]

Ayesha Liveblogs Fairy Tail S2

It seems like Gray was too pretty so they decided to dress him down a bit

“Are you and Loke going out?” I mean in a manner of speaking they are bonded for life

Don’t stand him up Lucy that’s not very nice - I stand corrected he apparently doesn’t care 

DON’T BE CREEPY JUVIA LET GRAY LIVE 

“Would you get OUT OF HERE?” Lucy’s reaction to thinking other people like her is the same as mine

“What is this strange sensation I’m feeling?” rohypnol

Fgdfjghdkfjghkjfdkjhg IT’S A RIVALRY POTION THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER

GRAY’S GONNA TRY TO FLY OH MY GOD

“And so Lucy’s bad luck with men has crossed into a second consecutive episode” 

THAT’S RIGHT YOU FIGHT THAT ARROGANT HORIZON BABY

Those boat boys are so nice constantly looking out for Lucy

Lucy.... you are a wizard.... you have spirits who can help you stave off attackers

Papa Heartlessfilia returns to be a dick to his daughter once more

“You loooove her” “Watch it or I’ll punch your face in, Cat!” that is not a no Gray

Every time Lucy is remotely in danger Gray, Natsu and Erza run like the wind to be with her she is so adored

“The uniforms aren’t all that bad if you ask me,” said Gray, in a bowtie and underpants 

I can’t believe that they’re teaming up with One Direction

They didn’t exactly send the most diplomatic members of the guild 

“DO NOT TOUCH” same Lucy same leave the underage girl alone Hibiki

“I’m so over the posing” “I think they’re starting to grow on me” Lucy and Gray’s snarky asides about the Backstreet Boys are giving me life 

Maiden of the Sky sounds like a celestial spirit name but it seems pretty soon after the whole Loke thing to do another wizard-is-really-an-otherworldly-being and also Virgo is technically the maiden

Wendy is kind of young to have become a dragon slayer more than seven years ago how old was she when that happened like 5?

At this point it’s just like blue hair = related to Jellal

Lyon, upon seeing a bunch of adorable cartoon squirrels: What are they, Goblins?

“I’m the fastest man alive” is that so Toucan Sam

I can’t believe Jellal stopped to rob Erigor of his clothing lmao 

“You’re a ventreeloquist?” Gfgkfdjhjfdkdkjghfkgl Natsu pls 

Lucy has chemistry with literally everyone I mean she’s probably gonna marry Natsu but everyone she interacts with would marry her

Don’t use the enemy’s vehicle Gray he’s probably gonna take your magic away

Gray @ Lyon: Be my riding bitch

“That’s weird, why are they taking off their clothes?” Because they are ridiculous

I guess Racer isn’t so quick with monologues 

What the fuck when all’s said and done Lyon wasn’t even that bad he hasn’t really hurt anyone he did not deserve to be Goku’d in Racer’s Cell attack

I gotta say though, the fact Lyon sacrified himself specifically for Gray was also very Extra like bruh you were just talking shit about how you’re not friends

“No matter the era, the ones who triumph are the rich” He’s a literal capitalist puppet

I am expecting Karen to come up based on the images of Aries and Leo in this intro so right now my best guess is that Hibiki knew Karen and when he sees Lucy’s spirits Nirvana will affect him

“I guess Evil Natsu wouldn’t be much different than Normal Natsu” Natsu is chaotic good

“He’s got plenty of info on Lucy, a newcomer to Fairy Tail, definitely easy on the eyes. He likes the whole package” GRAY’S ATTRACTION TO LUCY HAS BEEN #EXPOSED

Since Angel is a celestial wizard she probably has Aries 

Oh wow my theory about Hibiki was actually very accurate I’m almost surprised

My darling girl Lucy offering her life for her spirits and giving all the Zodiac hope for a better future <33333333333

YASSSS LUCY GETS A POWER-UP I AM LOVING THIS GO HIBIKI

“Why does she look like she fought a tornado head-on?” Hate to break it to you Lucy but ur the tornado

I knew Lyon wouldn’t be gone for long that death scene was too ambiguous

“Wow Natsu, where’d you find that get-up?” said the shirtless man with patterned skinny jeans

That was a beautiful speech Jellal but why does everyone thinking killing themselves is the solution to everything like calm down for a minute

Erza is so strong she just hoisted herself and a full grown man from the edge of the tower she was dangling on

“Now, the world is doomed,” Jellal still retained his penchant for dramatics I guess

I know Jellal has made Erza’s life a living hell but also now that he’s an amnesiac I kind of want them to make out

“Stupid hot-head nearly gave me a heart attack” You’re giving him Gray hairs Natsu

Props to Fairy Tail for actually having different members win different battles like a lot of anime prefer to have most battles eventually finished off by the Chosen One but they actually do a good job of letting Natsu save his strength and usually only fight once or twice depending on the situation

 I’m very concerned about why the babes are crying in the intro who is hurting them 

I just want an in-character season commentary of Lucy and Gray making snarky comments about everyone they know

Is Dragon Slaying really a lost magic if Natsu knows like five dragonslayer at this point

Cobra: I’m not lonely look my best friend is with me it’s this snake

Lmao @ Natsu biting his enemies

Omg have my character commentary dreams come true Gray and Lucy have not stopped their asides

“I think it’s just cause that’s the kind of thing villains do” Gray doesn’t have any time for villainous tragic backstories

“I can’t wait to see your face as I twist your body apart” calm down Edward Speculum Hands

I LOVE IT WHEN PROTAGONISTS LIST THE FLAWS IN ENEMY ATTACKS GO ERZA

I like how Erza’s artificial eye (for all intents and purposes, a disability) is continuously portrayed as a strength rather than a weakness

So it’s sort of like Zero is to Brain as Voldemort is to Tom Riddle like neither one is good but one was perceived as charismatic and had goals and the other was like “my crazy lifeforce magic has induced albinism also I’m here to murder everyone”

IS HE SERIOUSLY GOING TO MURDER ALL THOSE PEOPLE

“What happened?” Divine intervention??

HIBIKI MY SMART BEAUTIFUL SLUTTY MESS

REN, SHERRY, LYON, HIBIKI, EVE I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU

They weren’t crying they were rising from the ashes my babies I’m gonna physically weep 

Happy looks like he’s seen into hell jfc

Jellal, swaying from side to side as he tries to walk: I’m perfectly fine

How dare you Jellal I was rooting for you

“Although I have no recollection of acting like a vile cretin, it seems that was the case” I don’t know what I love more this psyche out, Jellal holding himself accountable for actions he can’t remember, or the fact he calls himself a ‘vile cretin’

I’m proud of Jellal for sending a replacement not all characters have such foresight

“Know that whatever happens, I, Igneel, will always be proud of you” why is this dragon a better dad than Lucy’s actual dad

Amazing Gray popped out of that collapsing building like a firework

“Who’s that, another pretty boy from Blue Pegasus?” lmao I guess Lucy and Gray have never seen Jellal’s actual face

Erza confessing quietly confessing to her feelings to Jellal while pink squirrels mime their inner affection is my jam

BLOCKHEAD IS BROTHERS WITH THE CAPITALIST PUPPET THIS MAKES SO MUCH SENSE

I can’t believe Jellal’s last name is Fernandes

On one hand it makes sense that Richard and Jellal pay for their crimes but on the other hand Jellal literally can’t remember doing anything wrong and they’ve both since reformed

Gdfgjhdfkjghkfjdhg every single member of the alliance would risk their freedom not only for Jellal but for Erza’s happiness 

Just OTP things: When one of them doesn’t have a name and the one goes “yes you do” and gives them one

Blue Pegasus and Fairy Tail are so ridiculous it’s great

This is deeply traumatizing for Wendy all she’s ever known was a lie

But if they were all illusions how did they make real clothing for the girls 

“Sherry!” “Ren!” Does this imply not only the Lyon reciprocated Sherry’s feelings but that EVE AND REN WERE A THING

“Snakes aren’t manly enough to fly” Elfman pls

GAJEEL “I’m a dragon slayer too, when do I get my flyin’ kitty-kat, huh?” I CNA’T BREATHE

I hope Gajeel wants to be her partner I will fucking weep

Gray seems so sombre and sinister as he talks about the dragons I don’t trust this

“I’m through with Fairy Tail and I’m through with all of you” Gray is going full Sasuke what is going on

I’m crying the way they measure Gray’s realness is by how often he strips

I love Erza:

Elfman: You’re gonna need a man with you

Erza: No

Um?? Why would Gray do this??? Where is he really?? What is going on

I’m very upset about all this if Gray was going to go dark he would need the length of an entire arc to justify instead of this random garbage betrayal which is probably filler

“You can’t have Fairy Tail without Natsu. That’s not even a possibility!” That’s gay

Natsu’s inner voice: [Gray] can’t help that he’s awesome

Honestly this filler is 1/10 if they are going to have Gray and Natsu properly at odds in the future I need it to be at least 500% more homoerotic

[themostbritishamerican]

Shadowhunters Season 2 Episode 4 Thoughts- Notes

RAPHAEL OMG ARE WE GETTING MORE RAPHAEL

THAT JACE LINE WITH ALEC BREAKS MY HEART

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Oh god Clary what are you doing

Making some bad decisions no doubt

Wow Clary just sneaking into the city of bones such a good idea

Aw Jace cares so much about Alec. Brother goals

I'm glad Clary realised it's her fault

Ha Jace knows what's up- you guys need your distance

You should be afraid Clary you really can't fight you've been a shadowhunter for like 2 months

I'm so glad Jace came to his senses- they gotta not be together. Jace is smart

AHHH MAGNUS AND ALEC. FUCK ME UP

ALEC IS SO FLUSTERED AROUND MAGNUS

THEYRE GONNA GO ON THAT DATE FINALLY

THEYRE SO FUCKING CUTE

"And I'll battle mine" that's so cheesy omg

Yes! Make Jocelyn leave she causes just drama

Clary's so dumb omg they decision is not up to you or her

Yes! Take clary with you!

I know that Clary is no Ines first choice

ALEC AND CLARY HUNTING

I'm with Alec- don't slow him down

That weird ass filter is weird

Yes, Alec wants you out of his hair Clary

RAPHAEL

FUCK YOU ALDERTREE

THIS IS NOT RAPHAEL'S FAULT

OMG WOW ALDERTREE THIS IS FUCKED UP DONT YOU DARE HURT MY BABY

YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE I HATE YOU AND WANT YOU DEAD

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SIMON MY BOY

There's probably some spell on the block

IS THIS THE DINNER WITH RAPHAEL

DAMN IT ITS NOT

WHAT DID JACE JUST SAY NOT 16 MINUTES AGO?!

HA GET RECKED CLARY

Damn! That was just a dream!

Ha get recked Hodge!

Oh fuck I forgot about his hand

Who cares about Hodge? Not me

It's a child

OH RIGHT THIS IS THE EPISODE WHERE ALEC GETS POSSESSED AND KILLS SOMEONE FUCK

LUCK AND JOCELYN ARE ENDGAME

Isn't Idris only open to shadowhunters?

OMFG RAPHAEL AND MAGNUS HOLY FUCKING SHIT

RAPHEL MY BABY WHAT DID THEY DO TO YOU

MAGNUS AND RAPHAEL ARE THE FRIENDSHIP GOALS I FUCKING LOVE THEM

"I didn't know where else to go" OMG MY FUCKING HEART

MAGNUS IS SO CARING AND COMPASSIONATE HOLY FUCK YES MANGUS IS THE BEST

Raj needs to shut the fuck up

Lydia's talking like warlocks aren't powerful

OH FUCK THE DEMON

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RAPHAEL AND MAGNUS FUCK ME UP

RAPHAEL IS SUCH A GOOD FRIEND AND SO IS MAGNUS

OMG THIS IS THE SIMON RAPHAEL FIGHT

WHY IS SIMON BEING SUCH A BITCH

RAPHAEL SO SMART HE OPENED THE BOX AND NOW THEY CAN TURN THAT BITCH IN

More death by demon!

Isabelle's so smart

"Is there a rune for letting you be in two places at once" no but you can create one

Isabelle's mom does not appreciate her the way she deserves

"No one in Idris is gonna teach you how to fight in 5" heels" I LOVE IZZY CLIZZY IS LIFE SUCH GIRL POWER YESSS

Omg Raj is possessed- fuck

Why does everyone talk about warlock like they're not amazing- have you seen how powerful Magnus is?!

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LETS GO LYDIA

SHE SO FUCKING STRONG

OOH SHIT THAT ARM IS BROKEN

GO ALEC

FUCK THE DEMON IS GONE

"Phone shots"???

Simon's cute as fuck I love his heart

Aw Magnus has a soft spot for Camille- I get why but also she a bitch hand her over to the clave

MAGNUS WOULDVE JUMPED NO MY BABY

But fuck her she gotta go

Camille shouldn't be your rock she a bunch of pebbles put together with Elmer's glue

Clary's Simon's rock- mmm

Clary's staying for Izzy they so gay

PLEASE STOP BRINING UP THE INCEST ALDERTREE THIS IS DISGUSTING

HOW THE FUCK DOES HE KNOW THIS

HA CALL HIM OUT JACE

Jace's a neutral good he can't agree with the clave 100% he's not a lawful good

FUCK ALDERTREE HE GOTTA GO

Catharina! I remember her from the books!

Wtf Magnus why'd you send them off

ALEC NO

MY BABY

OH FUCK HE KILLED JOCELYN OMFG IM DYING WTF 😂😂😂

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IS SHE DEAD DEAD OR IS SHE TV DEAD

WHY ARE YOU WATCHING THIS

YAY YOURE NOT MAD AT ALEC YOURE MAD AT THE DEMON GO KICK SOME ASS CLARY

I LOVE HOW MAGNUS SAYS RAPHAEL

YAS MAGNUS PICKS RAPHEL OVER CAMILLE FUCK THAT BITCH

NO ONE LOVES YOU BITCH BACK UP

NO MAGNUS

HA GET RECKED CAMILLE

IM SORRY MAGNUS I KNOW THAT WAS A HARD DECISION

THANK YOU THOUGH

Did Simon just never come back with Raphael and the stuff

It's Valentine!

Omg Alec was possessed BECAUSE OF VALENTINE

KILL ALDERTREE PLEASE

NO NOT HODGE

Dot literally betrayed you like 2 episodes ago wtf are you talking about "loyalty"

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DO IT STAB HIM I DARE YOU

KILL ALDERTREE

FUCK I WANTED HIM DEAD

OOH SHE POSSESSED

OKAY CLARY LETS GO

SINCE WHEN ID THAT HOW YOU KILL DEMONS

GET THAT WOUND FIXED ASAP

GO CLARY OMG SO UNREALISTIC BUT SO PROUD

Izzy now owes her her life that's so gay

This is not the time Simon

Alec, the big strong older brother

Simon's such a good friend like he gets that he needs to be there for Clary

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Omg Clary no! What's dead should stay dead!

[chronicallycal]

Hi Callie, and thank you for your wishes! 2017 started off pretty good for me, but I’m going back to college next week, so… I’m still gonna do my best to keep conversing with you though. Well, I kinda ruled out Castle’s dad because there once was an interview stating that he wasn’t LockSat, but I can’t really remember if it’s Marlowe or the new showrunners that gave this information. After all, I don’t believe LockSat was initially meant to have a connection with Beckett either. (NSA)

:“I guess that people might have thought about him given Rita’s involvement, but it would have required bringing James Brolin back on the show (preferably), and idk if it was feasible. I’m also glad they didn’t go down that road because man, the one-on-one confrontation with Castle would have been ten times worse. Another option of mine for LockSat was indeed a guy we hadn’t met before, but I get that it wouldn’t have the same impact on the audience. (NSA)

I admit the ending of 8x22 gave at least fanfic writers plenty of ideas, including the making of a great virtual season 9. What may have simply lacked in the version that did air is a small clue that Castle and Beckett wouldn’t die. Let’s say if after they held hands we would hear Lucy calling Caskett, or a door knocking, a phone ringing… and then leave out or not the scene with the voice over depending on the scenario. Oh, I had forgotten that you’re a sadist when it comes to “Castle", (NSA)

while I’m more of a masochist lol (sorry, I reminded myself of a hilarious Youtube video for which I'm sadly not allowed to give the link). Here’s the list of the underrated episodes that currently stick out for me: 1x02?, 1x09 (which stays with me more than 6x10 for example), 2x01, 2x02, 2x12, The Mistress Always Spanks Twice, 2x22, 3x10, 3x11, 3x15, 4x03, 4x11, 5x18, 6x11, maybe 7x22? There could be more episodes ofc, especially after season 5, but I would need a rewatch to find them. (NSA)

There are also popular scenes in eps not cited in any list: all the Caskett scenes in Hell Hath No Fury, the fun interrogation scene in 5x14, the kiss in 7x03, etc. Now, one unpopular opinion: I often rewatch The Limey, and aside from seeing Jacinda in the Ferrari, I quite like this ep. Voilà! I’ll probably detail a few things the next time, and add something about your take on 3x01, but until then, feel free to give me your opinion and maybe share a few favorite of yours. See you soon! (NSA)”

Response under the cut.

Hi NSA! As always, my apologies for my tardiness in my response. I could offer another in-depth explanation of why my health issues postponed my response, but the gist of it is that I haven’t been able to be on my computer and wanted to give your message the attention it deserves. I hope you’re return to school (I think my math is correct and you’ve gone back by now?) went well and that you’re doing okay. :)

I’m by no means saying I thought it was Castle’s dad, if only for the issue of getting James Brolin back (and also because based on past story lines, the show doesn’t seem huge on making “good” guys “bad”, spare for the case of Montgomery in which they definitely avenged, imo, his backstory). Rather that I think I would have been more impressed if it had been someone people had a previous idea about. It could have been interesting for it to be someone related to Mayor Weldon or Judge Markaway or even the AG from Beckett’s time there, too, just someone that would have shocked me a lot more than Mason because tbh I didn’t even recognize him at first oops. Rita being a double agent of sorts could have been really interesting, too.

I actually didn’t know that it originally wasn’t supposed to be tied into Beckett (assuming you’re remembering correctly, lol) but if that was the case, I’m actually glad it was. (Fair warning, ramble about parts of why I don’t mind S8 ahead.) I think it posed an interesting story arc, not to mention that without that relation to Bracken the entirety of the separation arc would have been far more terrible than many, myself not included, perceive it to be. But I also think it provided some interesting albeit subtle growth for Beckett. To put it as simply as I can: people often argue against the separation arc with the argument that it makes no sense because Beckett already learned she works best with Castle, which is arguably very true. But this lesson also came at a time when she had no choice, in the sense that Castle had already involved himself and whether she worked with him or not, that wouldn’t change. In S8, Beckett was presented with a case where Castle wasn’t aware, and she chose a route people weren’t fond of, but in the grand scheme learned without him already knowing everything that she needed to work with him, and whether the writer’s intended it that way or not, I do perceive that as character and relationship growth in the characters.

(Anyway, you most likely didn’t care about any of that oops.)

Season 9 is certainly a great idea on behalf of L that has been executed well by the fanfic community, as were many of the post-finale fics, so the finale did certainly provide fodder of sorts for fic writers, but I do think it would have been a good plan to include a more clear scene that they didn’t die. It could have also been cool to have a voice over that included lines not previously heard on the show, that hinted/explicitly referenced a recovery to bridge the gap between the shooting scene and the 7 years later scene. (Wow more rambles you didn’t ask for.)

Okay I’m going to be annoying and give short reactions to your underrated episodes list:

1x02: okay yes I love that episode and fetus bickering Caskett is adorable.

1x09: also great but I prefer 6x10 because there’s more fluffy domestic Caskett and also the more references to future kids than any other ep offers, and also I don’t like Sorenson.

2x01: yes any episode with both angry baby Beckett and Russian Beckett has to be fab (also I think this is one of the first times we saw Castle’s more sensitive side with his apology which is great).

2x02: precinct fam banter = fab

2x12: idk if I’d consider this ep underrated but I love it and jealous Beckett is adorable.

2x16 (Mistress Always Spanks Twice): Yesssss.

2x22: Maddie and little Castle babies = omg yes

3x10: tbh I don’t remember much of the case part of this ep but many great scenes so yes I approve.

3x11: also dk if I would consider this underrated but it is one of my favs and I love it very much.

3x15: CASTLE BACKSTORY YES PLEASE and also Caskett went out for Valentine’s Day so very very good.

4x03: that end scene about beating the odds. enough said.

4x11: Yesss this might be one of the eps I rewatch the most because I find the case fun and Beckett;s “thus reinstating my faith in my gender” (or something like that) always makes me smile and HAPPY RYANS AND CASKETT ON A DATE.

5x18: RYAN BACKSTORY YES. This is, imo, the best side-character centric arc and I love it a lot.

7x22: Caskett dancing like giddy little idiots in love while on a case because they just really really really really really really like each other.

All those scenes you mention are also fab. I personally have so many scenes I adore so much. Like the end of Once Upon a Crime and just a bunch of random post-couple moments that just make me swoon. Whole eps though, uh, I do really like Close Encounters and Poof! You’re Dead and The Dead Pool. Also Heroes & Villains and Embarrassment of Bitches (I mean, come on, pre-couple Caskett with a DOG). After Hours is another one I really, really like, as are Scared to Death and Law are Boarder. I also feel like the whole PI arc, like, the original in S7, is hated by a lot of people but I liked it.

Anyway, wow this got so long. Sorry about that. I do hope that we’ll be able to keep talking despite you going back to school.

Callie xx

[theonceoverthinker]

OUAT 3X08 - Think Lovely Thoughts

We’re nearing the end of the arc and it’s just utter PANdemonium!

Shut up, Rumple! That was funny!

Anyway, to find out why, venture below the cut!

Press Release

Pan leads Henry to a secret cave, where he has convinced the boy that he alone can save magic and Neverland itself. But a showdown between good and evil is about to go down as Emma, Mary Margaret, David, Regina, Mr. Gold and Hook find themselves directly on a path to Pan in an effort to save Henry. Meanwhile, back in the Fairy Tale Land that was, young Rumplestiltskin is given a magical item that could help him make a fresh start with his father – who has been anything but a good dad.

Main Thoughts - Characters/Stories/Themes and Their Effectiveness

Past

This flashback may have one of OUAT’s most mature messages: Sometimes, family can be bad and they need to be cut away from you. There’s no hope of reconciliation and not even a removed heart to blame for it all. Sometimes, they’re just garbage people and trying to keep them in your life will only hurt you.

Malcolm’s abandonemt is one of the most malicious abandonments ever shown on the show. Like, had it not been for Gothel, it would probably be number 1. Malcolm sneers as he tells Rumple he’s the only thing holding him back and then just throws him to the metaphorical wolves. It’s the meanest kind of break up and making it familial just makes it so much sadder.

Present

Our present segment is kind of like “Into the Deep.” Like that episode, its character work is expressed not through more open-and-shut story, but through character interactions in the midst of plot progression. For a series like OUAT, I think these episodes are important because there’s always so much going on and this style keeps up the momentum of the season and of the two I’ve seen, I’ve liked them both!

It’s fantastic seeing everyone come together, flaws and and anger and all. We haven’t reached the “look how far we’ve come moment” yet, but the payoff is starting to emerge. We see bits of hope of reconciliation between Rumple and Neal, Neal forcing Rumple to do right by David, Neal and Killian working together better...yeah, there’s a lot of Neal, and I like that! Neal’s becoming a real favorite of mine and I’m really sad we’re gonna lose him soon.

But honestly, Pan is the true star of this episode again. What makes Pan such a good villain is how well he exploits tropes. He knows what buttons to press to make heroes do what he wants them to. “All heroes are tested.” He knew Henry would go tip over to his side with a line like that. Because Henry loves these tropes so well, Pan has been able to play him like a fiddle and that bit of manipulation is terrifying and fascinating.

Insights - Stream of Consciousness

-”Follow the lead, gents.” Not even being subtle (And I use subtle loosely), are we? XD

-”You’d be better off without him [Rumple’s Papa].” Fuck yeah, he would be!

-Wow, watching this again shows me just how much “The Black Fairy’s” flashback fucked us over. Like, here, Malcolm doesn’t outright detest Rumple, there are just a million things he’d rather do than take care of Rumple. In “The Black Fairy’s” flashback, well, he outright hates Rumple from the second he learns of Fiona’s fate.

-Pan’s influence and manipulation, not over just Henry, but all of the Lost Boys, is incredible!

-I fucking love the Spinsters. They are such sweet old ladies! They offer to teach Rumple and they’re so friendly! Rumple, stay with them forever. Tell Malcolm to fuck off!

-”Names always make things better.” FUCK. YOU.

-”I didn’t think I had any talent.” Damn! That is so sad! Baby Rumple went through a good chunk of his childhood without any real positive reinforcement. Like, I want to say what that does to a person, but we already know and...DAMNN.

-”Your father will always be your burden, Rumplestiltskin.” Honey, you don’t know the half of it.

-OMG! Malcolm did the Rumple laugh! I love this show!

-”But you trust me. Don’t you son?” “I want to.” Holy shit. That line could’ve come JUST AS EASILY out of Rumple and Bae’s mouths.

-Rumple’s family is so freakin’ ass-y with fathers and sons! Gideon, either don’t have kids or have those Belle genes kick themselves into high gear!

-”You suddenly interesting in what I have to say? Thought I wasn’t to be trusted.” Rumple, shut up. Your karma evaporated for a damn good reason! Don’t act hoity toity!

-”No deals, no favors, understand?” YESS KING! This is what I’m talking about with Neal. He’s not giving Rumple a fucking INCH and why should he? I said this before and I’ll say it again. Neal’s death had nothing to do with Emma but EVERYTHING to do with Rumple because Rumple would never be allowed to be sleazy again had Neal stayed alive.

-*Rumple grabs Killian’s sword right from his waist* *Jenna grins like a fucking idiot*

-”Thanks mate.” *A bro nod is exchanged* *Jenna grins harder*

-”You did that for me?” Let’s talk about this line. This fucking line! Neal never had anyone try to save him like this as a kid and now he learns that the Darling family was even more amazing than he ever thought! I love this show!

-”You told her I was dead?” NOT NOW, RUMPLE!

-”It was easier than telling the truth -- my own father abandoned me.” *Jenna cries like a little bitch*

-*Malcom falls* KARMA, BITCH!

-God, Malcolm is creepy as fuck as he remembers Neverland. He looks like he belongs in an asylum.

-”Well apparently, that’s the only thanks I need these days.” *sighs* You don’t get it now, Rumple, but you will in about four seasons.

-”You promise not to be long?” More like, “You promise not to BELONG?”

-“Because you don’t belong.” Holy crap! I wasn’t wrong!

-”Are you okay?” Neal, Emma just did a fucking back flip! You tell me!

-Blocking the moon out to get rid of shadows? Emma, you are a fucking genius! <3

-Is it any coincidence that I’m fucking humming “Brandy” while watching this episode? Damn, Guardians 2 hit me.

-”Oh, it’s for the best, Rumple.” Part of me isn’t sure if that’s the best bedside manner or not. On one hand, Fuck Malcolm with a rusty nail-covered bat. On the other hand, he’s an emotionally distraught child.

-”Pleasure to see you too, Baelfire.” Pan is such a little shit!

Arcs - How Are These Storylines Progressing?

The Mission to Save Henry - “We’re all going back. Together.” I love how everyone is together for the crescendo of the arc’s “climax” (Or one of like, three of them)! As I said before, it really delivers on the payoff promised at the end of Season 2 and the beginning of Season 3.

Emma Accepting Your Parents - “Maybe it’s just you rubbing off on me, but I refuse to believe that.” Until that line was said, to be honest, I was torn between being cynical of Emma for her rigid thoughts on family and her inability to understand the nuance of the situation and prideful in the character development she showed by fighting for her family. But once that line was said, I was on the latter side HARD! Also, this follows Emma’s line of thinking throughout the rest of the episode! She really wants to keep her parents!

Regina’s Redemption - Another small, yet big sign of Regina’s redemption is Regina apologizing for insinuating that Emma shouldn’t have rescued Neal right to Rumple’s face. Good job!!!

Killian’s Redemption - If my arch enemy called me a “cowardly pirate,” I wouldn’t smile. I’d gut him. I’m gonna give Killian points for being better than me in that regard!

Rumple’s Redemption - Rumple’s redemption is handled so well here! He’s still an asshole, almost charging David for the Dreamshade cure, but he’s really cooperating with the group because he knows he’s the center of a lot of bad blood. He’s trying to earn their trust because he knows Henry’s life means more than him being the top dog. And seeing him overcome his internal issues with Pan only to still lose hurts so much as a result!

Favorite Dynamic

The Nevengers and Rumple. Oh My Stars! The group teamup against Rumple was dramatic in the best way EVER. Just...everyone slowly making these points against Rumple as he weakly tries to throw a case for himself together was dramatic, tense, and incredible. All of Rumple’s bad karma comes to a head at the worst possible time and it is GLORIOUS! And the tense peace they reach is just as great! All of that distrust still remains, threatening to shake things up going forward. ”You life so much as a finger to perform magic, you’re gonna spend eternity in this box.” YESSS, Neal! And eventually, Rumple’s honorable decisions are recognized by Emma, Neal, and Regina!

Writer

David Goodman and Robert Hull are today’s writers and after their stellar start this season with “Nasty Habits,” I had high hopes for them. And they did a fantastic job here! Everything comes together very naturally, the dialogue is super en pointe, and the pacing for the packed story is just amazing!

Rating

Golden Apple. What an awesome episode. It’s a great rush seeing the final pieces come together for the grand Neverland rescue, seeing everyone work together as a team and sniping at each other while cooperating, and getting a great and comprehensive flashback at the same time! Also, everyone feels really intelligent and earnest to who they are and want to be, making this episode feel more real. It’s honestly such a great time watching it!

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Thank you for reading and sorry again for the smaller review. I got caught up by my backlog after coming home from the con and losing two of my review days, so it looks like you’ll probably be getting four reviews next week. Still, I promise I’ll make something a lot better for next time to redeem myself! In the meantime, I really appreciate your patience with me! <3

Also, thanks as always to the fine folks at @watchingfairytales for putting this project together!

Season 3 Total (76/220)

Writer’s Scores: Adam and Eddy (19/60) Kalinda Vazquez (17/40) Andrew Chambliss (17/50) Jane Espenson (10/30) David Goodman (20/40) Robert Hull (20/40) Christine Boylan (10/20) Daniel Thomsen (10/30)

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