#yeah I just watched 117 and I've been thinking

[amplexadversary]

I'm going to say something controversial but all the people arguing over whether Liliana "deserves" to be saved are maybe missing the point in favor of the puritanism that's been moldering into fandom.

It's fiction. Unless a character annoys you for a personal reason or you have a really good argument that a character biting it would make for a better story, you're generally expected to sympathize with the protagonists. The factor that decides if Liliana deserves to be saved is that the party wants to put in the effort to save her.

That's all there is to it.

[bratshaws]

through the hourglass 172. brb x oc

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pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none uwu

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Some would say Rooster was being mean, some would say that he was being just right.

Some,however,would say that Maverick was rubbing off on him way too much.

Honestly he was just trying to keep the younger pilots’ minds occupied for right now.

As a seasoned pilot himself,- seasoned, he thinks while scoffing, I’m just ten years older than they are at best - he understood the importance of focus and discipline, especially in high-pressure situations. He knew that distractions and complacency could be dangerous in the field, and he wanted to ensure that the younger pilots were prepared and ready for whatever challenges they might face.

“Sir!” Faraday’sd out of breath voice calls, “Sir, can I stop?”

“Are you done running?” he gestures to the training room, moving his finger in a circle, “The whole area?” and Faraday groans, nodding his head in silence before joining the others.

Rooster stands with his arms crossed, a small smirk playing on his lips as he watches the young pilots gather in the training room, running their third lap and already begging to stop? Amateurs. They need to build endurance and stamina to excel in their roles as pilots.

“How are they doing?” Maverick’s voice catches him by surprise, his uncle standing a few steps behind him, “I thought I heard someone whimpering.”

“It was Faraday.”

“Sorry SIR!”

Maverick pursed his lips, “Third lap?” Rooster nods, following the group as they reach the curve, “You’d think they’d know about this now.”

Rooster chuckles, shaking his head in amusement. "Did you?"

Maverick nods, his eyes fixed on the young pilots as they continue their run. "Sometimes, but that’s pretty good.Endurance is key in this line of work. It's not just about physical stamina, but mental strength as well- pep that step McAllister!” he claps his hands so the young pilot runs faster, and he does, looking almost embarrassed,”They need to learn how to push through the pain and fatigue, to keep going even when it feels impossible."

Rooster glances at Maverick, a knowing smile on his face. "What’s that? That sounds way over your league,Mav. Almost…an admiral speech.”

“I will leave you in this frozen hell.” he warns, punching his nephew’s shoulder gently, “But it’s true…they gotta know how to do it. This life isn’t going to be soft on them.”

Rooster's expression turns serious as he looks back at the young pilots,still running. "Yeah I know,I– Raptor!" one of the female pilots look at him in surprise, “Why are you back there? Your friends are up there!”

“Shit! Sorry sir!” and the woman tries to speed up her step to meet the others.

With the distance between them and the two men, Rooster sighed, ‘...I read more of the debrief.”

Maverick raises an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. "And?"

Rooster's hand comes up to scratch his jaw as he glances at his uncle. "There are things we need to focus a lot more on, it’s…I know I debriefed everyone but I have this…feeling." he frowns, “It’s like my gut is heavy with lead, I feel like we need to train them extra hard.”

Maverick chuckles, "Oh, I see where you're going with this. You want to spice up their training a bit, don't you?"

Rooster  gives him a weak smile, but he’s not as excited as Maverick hoped. "Pretty much, yeah."

Maverick chuckles, shaking his head in amusement. "You really are taking after me, aren't you? Always looking for ways to challenge and test your team."

Rooster finally laughs, sputtering and looking away. "Alright, okay, let’s not go that far, alright? Jeez.." but he was joking. Inside of him was…a bit warm with pride, he was no longer angry at Mav, not like before, and he was okay with that. He was happy with that.

Maverick crosses his arms, a proud smile on his face. "I admire your dedication, Rooster. Just remember to find the balance.” he pauses, “You are doing good.”

“Hm?”

“With this.” he gestures to the running recruits,” You really are.” there was something in Maverick’s eyes that made Rooster’s heart clench almost…with guilt? He wondered if Pete was seeing what his dad would have achieved. He could see in his uncle’s eyes the shadow of fear and worry before he looked away. He couldn’t even ask him more because Maverick held up his hand, “It’s fine. I’m fine. Don’t worry.” his voice did seem choked up but he put on a brave face.

It’d be awkward to tell the recruits what was happening.

"Yeah, you're right," Rooster replies softly, crossing his arms and he goes back to the words Pete said before this happened "Balance is important. I'll make sure to challenge them, but also support them when they need it. We're a team, after all."

Maverick nods, "That's the spirit, Rooster. Just don’t traumatize them."

“No promises.”

Rooster's gaze lingers on Maverick for a moment as they laugh. What was he thinking right now? Was he…questioning what he could’ve done? Not that Rooster didn’t think he would, he knew Mav had more guilt than he let on - than he used to rub on his face - because of his father.

“He’d be proud of you.”

Oh.

That…came out of nowhere.

Rooster was shocked, for a few seconds he stared at Maverick with his mouth hanging open, staring at him with his eyes wide and body rigid. He was talking about his dad,of course he was talking about his dad, who else would be proud of him after all? Maverick meets his eyes before chuckling, gesturing to the group of pilots, “They are going on lap four.” He mentions, “You better have something prepared for them once they are done.”

Bradley was still digesting what Pete said, but he nodded out of habit, licking his lips and returning his focus on the running recruits. He inhaled shakily, he…well, he was happy to hear that, his emotions were going all over the place honestly. Maybe it was a mix of missing Beatrice and Nicole with the sudden proud words from Maverick that made him feel like that.

He swallows hard, trying to regain his composure as he processes the weight of those words, every single syllable is a mix of heavy and light, like he’s floating in a place where gravity was so dense he didn’t know how that happened. His father would be proud of him. It's a sentiment he's longed to hear but never expected to come from Maverick.

With a deep breath, Rooster finally manages to find his voice. "Thanks, Maverick. That means a lot." He tries to hide the emotions welling up inside him, not wanting to appear vulnerable in front of the recruits or his uncle. He glances at the running pilots, refocusing his attention on the task at hand. "That…was really good to hear.."

Maverick claps him on the shoulder, his voice filled with genuine warmth. "I mean every word.I know you'll do great, Rooster. Your father's spirit lives on through you, and I can see it shining in the way you lead and train these pilots."

Rooster nods, again inhaling sharply, clearing his throat before looking away. He feels like a little boy again, asking Maverick about the stories he shared with his dad, the ones his mother never told him because they were too painful. He didn’t get that then, he couldn’t understand why she couldn’t just tell him about the things he did, so he’d always ask Maverick about it.

And he’d always deliver, he’d always go into detail - well, not too much, he was still five years old then.- to make Rooster’s eyes widen with pure amazement. He’d ask him what else they did, what they did for fun, how many ships did they see? It was everything his little child’s brain could compute at once.

Rooster's mind is flooded with memories of those childhood conversations with Maverick, tit was amazing how everything was coming back all at once, without stopping, barreling his brain like a bull ready to throttle a toreador. The longing to know more about his dad, to understand who he was beyond the heroic tales, resurfaces in that moment. Maverick had always been there to fill in the gaps, to keep the memory of his father alive.

As the recruits continue their run, Rooster takes a moment to reflect. He's come a long way since those childhood days of curiosity and innocence. He's forged his own path, becoming a skilled pilot and leader in his own right. He achieved more than his father did and once, he felt almost…ashamed of it. Like he didn’t have the right to take that from him, that he couldn’t be as happy as he was…but over time, he managed it.

And now, hearing those words from Maverick, he realizes that he's earned his own place. For real.

“...yeah…” he whispers, “Thanks again.”

“Don’t mention it.” he mutters back, patting his arm, “You deserve it….anyway,how’s Bea? How is everything?”

“She was uh, watching Dr.Chimp with Nicole when I called her.” Maverick gives him a weird look, “It’s a show about a chimpanzee doctor. She loves it, Bianca’s influence.”

“Oh, that’s the little blonde girl,right?”

Rooster chuckles at the mention of their niece, grateful for the lighthearted moment amidst the weight of their earlier conversation. "Yeah, Bianca has quite the influence on her. And she’s not so little anymore…she’s like, reaching my stomach almost.” he frowns, “Fuck she’ll be half my height by fourteen, I don’t know if I should worry about it or not.”

“Because Nikki will be the same.” his uncle adds, “If not taller than you.”

“She’s not going to be taller than me.” but he doesn’t know that, especially considering how big she already was, with her little legs almost stretching comically in a matter of months.”...anyway they're doing great. Bea said Nikki is growing…up so fast, it's hard to keep up sometimes. She thinks she’ll start walking soon- keep up with the others Warhog! Keep up! Go go!" the recruit almost yelps, but runs towards the edge of the room like the others, “And uh, yeah, that’s…that’s good.”

Maverick's smile softens as he listens to Rooster talk about his family. "Of course she is." he chuckles, “She’s really eager to do everything. She was even born before you guys thought, that’s how she’ll always be, I think.”

Rooster's gaze drifts towards the recruits, who are now finishing their run. The sweat glistened on their foreheads, huffing and puffing like dogs after a sled race. "You think so?"

Maverick nods, his eyes following the recruits as they complete their run. "Yeah, I think so. Nikki is very determined already, you said it yourself she’s curious and we both know she’s vocal, so she's going to be a force to be reckoned with."

Rooster watches the recruits with his thoughts drifting back to his own journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. "You know, sometimes I wonder what it would have been like if my dad was still here. If he had seen me become a pilot, if he had met Bea and Nicole. I wish he could have been a part of all this."

Maverick's expression softens, understanding the longing in Rooster's words way too well. "I know, Brad. I wish he could have been here too. But let me tell you something. Your father may not physically be here, but his presence is still very much alive." he sees Rooster’s lips quirk up in a smile, “Something funny?”

“No, you sound like Bea.” he whispers, “She said that to me so many times…I believe her,especially after I met Martha.” the mention of Beatrice’s aunt makes Rooster reach for his dog tags, where he slid the little cornicello at least for a little while. 

“Is she…”

“The witch lady?” he chuckles, “The one and the same. She’s been helping us a lot ever since we got married, Bea said it’s because she adores us so much, because we are…connected. We’ve always been connected even before meeting each other, past lives and all that.” Rooster mutters but he’s not sure if Maverick believes that.

Maverick listens attentively to Rooster, arching his brow "Connected, huh? Considering how you are with Bea…." he trails off, but Bradley knows exactly how he’ll continue this conversation, “You worship the ground she steps on, honestly, you look like this puppy dog ready to follow her any and everywhere in a matter of seconds.” they meet eyes again, Maverick’s smirk widening while Rooster scowls just a bit, “It is pretty cute.”

“Why do you all tease me so much about it?”

“Because it’s cute.” his uncle repeats, “Also, you may tell them to stop,I think one of them might faint in a few seconds.”

Rooster flicks his eyes to the still running recruits - indeed, some of them are more sluggish than the others and the training isn’t even over yet- “Break time! Ten minutes.” a chorus of groans, ‘thank Gods’ followed by all of them flopping to the ground like a bunch of fish out of the water, "They’ll live,” he mumbles, “They have to, we are just starting after all.” his thumb rubs the side of his wedding ring and he frowns feeling a little nick - it was barely visible - touch his finger.

“I feel like we are connected.” he mutters after a few seconds, “I can’t explain it. It’s almost like…my life was preparing me for when I met her. No other relationship of mine got this far, hell,I never even met some of my exes’ parents…and now I’m married to Beatrice…and she is just wonderful.”

“...see now you know why we tease you so much.”

Rooster laughs dryly, shaking his head as he props his hands on his hip bones, “Thanks. Your support is lovely.”

Maverick chuckles, his eyes crinkling with amusement. "Hey, teasing is just our way of showing love, Brad.” he elbows his nephew’s arm again, “ And trust me, we all see how happy Bea makes you. It's a beautiful thing. You deserve all the happiness in the world."

Rooster's scowl softens into a small smile, his gaze still fixed on the recruits taking a much-needed break. "I never thought I would find someone like her, someone who understands me, supports me, and loves me unconditionally. It's like we were meant to be together."

Maverick nods in agreement. "Sometimes, life has a way of bringing two people together, even when it seems unlikely. And when that happens, it's something to cherish and hold onto with all your heart."

Rooster's smile widens, a warmth spreading through his chest. "Yeah…Bea means everything to me, and I'll do whatever it takes to make her happy."

Maverick claps a hand on Rooster's back, his voice filled with pride. "I have no doubt about that, Brad. You're a good man, a great pilot, and now a loving husband. Now,” he points to the resting recruits, “You better make sure they finish training.”

“Huh?”

“There’s more?”

“Aw man!”

Rooster's eyes glimmered with amusement, “You guys didn’t think we’d stop at that,right?” he pulls out his phone to open the timer, “We are almost done, and when you guys finish resting - which will be in a few minutes - we are going to do three sets of fifty. To keep it easy.”

“How’s that easy?!”

“Sir!I can’t feel my own legs anymore!”

“Too bad,Warhog, you’ll have to use them.”

Maverick's gaze turns soft as he watches the banter. The more he looks, the more he sees Goose right there, next to him. How strange it is to be standing next to Rooster, seeing both Goose and Carole in his face and remembering how Nicole looked like both of her parents, although both him and Beatrice agreed she looked more like Rooster - even if his nephew didn’t agree.

Maverick crossed his arms, inhaling quietly as he kept his eyes on Bradley, he knew what this mission would lead to. He was quite aware of what would happen, he was pretty sure Brad knew it too, he just didn’t say it outloud. The question is: was Bradley ready for it when it happens?

[melonthesprigatito]

A while ago I came to the realisation that I've never actually beaten Pokémon Emerald before. My go to Gen 3 game is Sapphire because I played Alpha Sapphire first so Sapphire is familiar, cosy territory for me. I've played Sapphire so many times over the years, it's the very first Pokémon game I've ever emulated.

Earlier this year I decided, you know the what, I'm gonna play Emerald. Why not? Sure, it's basically the same as Sapphire but with more stuff, right?

Im just gonna preface that I absolutely HATE grinding with a passion. I think it's the most tedious, unfun thing you can do in a Pokémon game. I sing my praises to the Lucky Egg, Audino, Blissey and the introduction of EXP Candies for taking the sting off of it. This becomes very relevant in a second.

So, I play through Emerald like I normally would play through Sapphire. Slight team difference, I picked Treecko to match Emerald when I normally pick Torchic. I get to Mauville City. I have an under levelled Plusle and I want to catch a Marill. Marill are Level 14, I need to grind it to Level 24 to match the rest of my team as well.

Normally in Sapphire, I immediately head to Route 117. It is THE prime grinding location. All because of Roselia. Roselia may not be Audino, but it does give out a lot of EXP. Approximately 300/400 exp compared to the rest of the Pokémon on that Route which give out maybe around 100.

I use it as my main grinding opponent for the entire Mauville to Fortree City part of the game where I can move on to the 1000 EXP Pokémon like Tropius. Roselia takes the sting off of grinding in Sapphire. It's just that reliable.

So I run back and forth in the grass to try find one. Nothing. I run back and forth in the grass to try find one. Nada. I spend maybe 15 minutes trying to find one, to the point it becomes obvious that Roselia isn't gonna show. So I thought "Huh, maybe Roselia just has a lower encounter rate in Emerald."

So I go to google it

I swear to god my heart dropped faster than a lead balloon.

Turns out ROSELIA ISN'T EVEN IN EMERALD AT ALL.

I'm sorry, but the second I found out that information my motivation to continue just plummeted. I just can't spend a large chunk of my playthrough getting miniscule EXP from grinding, it's just too much of a slog, I hate it.

"BUT MELON, YOU CAN REMATCH TRAINERS IN EMERALD! WHY NOT JUST USE THAT FOR EXP INSTEAD?!"

I have some very bad news, random hypothetical question asker.

This does not solve my problem at all. "After Norman" is when I move on to battling 1000 EXP Tropius. And Absol.

It's just not worth it, man. I just can't be stuck with no reliable EXP source between before Badge 3 and before Badge 6. And I ain't no impatient sucker either, look at what I got on my Team in Sapphire.

FEEBAS. Famously the second most tedious and hardest to catch and evolve Pokémon in the entire franchise behind Honey Tree Munchlax. Only available on six river tiles in the entire game. Needs a very specific blue berry (which takes anything from real life hours to DAYS to grow) to make a strong enough blue Pokéblock to evolve it.

Unless there's some other good Pokémon to focus grinding between Mauville and Fortree, I'm probably just gonna continue playing Sapphire and just watch the Rayquaza cutscene on YouTube. I've never been into competitive battles anyway so Sapphire not having the Battle Frontier is no big loss anyway. Oh yeah, I also hate that they replaced the Contest Buildings with more battle facilities….. That's another reason why I prefer Sapphire.

[bustyasianbeautiespod]

Episode 117 Transcript: Brystal CABPod

[intro guitar music]

G: Hello, it's Grey.

C: Hello, it's Crystal.

G: And this is Busty Asian Beauties, a Supernatural commentary podcast where I, someone who has seen this show several times...

C: And I, someone who only knows the show through social media, discuss every single episode of Supernatural from start to finish. Also, we are both Asian.

G: Both Asian! For today's episode, we will be discussing Season 6, Episode 13 with the corny, corny, corny title: "Unforgiven," [both laugh] written by Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin. Boo! [C: Boo.] or I don't know, it's fine. Directed by David Barrett-

C: Who is only a director on "Unforgiven" and has never done anything else.

G: Well, I'm sure he has done other things in his life, but yeah, on Supernatural.

C: That's true. Woke up, breathed. Let's find this individual. [typing] "David Barrett, IMDb." Oh, whole Wikipedia page for this individual.

G: That's pretty fun.

C: I don't really know. I don't recognize anything on here, though. Also, it might be a different David Barrett.

G: You know, sometimes, people just have a Wikipedia [C: That they made?], and it's not for anything, yeah. You don't have to be too impressed. He directed one episode of Supernatural in the Wikipedia, so this is him. I'm just sorry for saying that you shouldn't be impressed with this guy. [C laughs] He seems an accomplished director and other things, so good for him.

C: Yeah, yeah. He did three episodes of Once Upon a Time, which I know matters to the femslash community.

G: Love it. Love it. Watched that TV show around the same time I watched House M.D., I think, for the first time. [C: Mm.] And I knew immediately that they were lesbians. Like, yeah.

C: Good for them.

G: Well, anyway! [laughs] What do we think about this episode? [laughs] Let's just skip to the end.

C: So okay, I think the concept of it is pretty good.

G: Yeah. Parts of it are like- [laughs]

C: An old case that Sam did some fucked up shit as soulless Sam, and he learns over the course of the episode that there's no way to truly, cleanly make things right the way he wants to. Good concept. Actual execution, I guess this guy who was a spider [laughs] spent a whole year finding out who Sam slept with and what his phone number was?

G: Yeah. [both laughing] Hell yeah.

C: And so yeah. And also, the flashbacks are corny as fuck.

G: The flashbacks were so long, and corny and tired and played out. I feel they could have gone the more "For real, we're seeing it from Sam's perspective now" kind of flashback, you know? But we don't. We just fully get in on those. It's just a completely separate part of the episode, so. And it's black and white. [C: Yeah.] [laughs] I mean, it's better than if they did the coloring of Season 8 with Amelia, [C laughing] but still. I was like, "What are we doing here? What is this?" I mean, it's generally fine. But I think there's a reason, I think, why basically nobody talks about this episode. And it's essential to Sam's plot, and we do get the iconic visual of Sam in Hell in this episode, it seems like. But yeah, some episodes are just not bell ringers. Okay, well, what did know about it, though, before?

C: Nothing. I just put down that I assume it's about soulless Sam having been responsible for a death in an evil way, and then him having to make up for it in a case. So I got that right. But yeah, none of the details of this episode are things that I've heard about.

G: Really?

C: Yeah.

G: I don't know what you would have heard about if it wasn't- I also think I like quite a bit that it feels very- I was gonna say "very modern" to refer to modern-day Supernatural, [C laughs] and by modern-day, I mean late seasons. But that's not modern-day. That's five years ago! [C: Right.] Crazy. [laughs] That's crazy! Wait! [laughs] What's going on?

C: You good?

G: Well, anyway. Yeah, I mean, I started watching Supernatural when it was airing Season 10, and that was in 2015!

C: Ten years ago.

G: That's wild.

C: Yeah.

G: Well, anyway, we start the episode literally in- The "Then" sequences this season, I don't know. They leave much to be desired, I feel like. [C laughs] I just feel like. [C: Mm.] Last episode, we had that disappointing AMV that's literally whatever, [C laughs] and now, it's just whatever, also. It's just them saying, "We're gonna bring that damn soul back," etc. We are in a flashback sequence that we know to be a flashback sequence because it's black and white. Is it currently black and white?

C: No. No, it's not.

G: It's normal.

C: It says "one year ago" is how we know.

G: Okay. And Sam and Samuel- [both laugh] I have been thinking about what I said to you the other day, which is that we are so quick to judge Samuel. If you did get resurrected from the dead, and you have a grandchild named "Chris," you would kill him. [laughs]

C: I don't know if I would kill Chris.

G: You wouldn't kill Crys with a Y?

C: Noo. [laughs] No, no, I don't think so. I would kill my clone. I don't think I would kill some other guy.

G: Yeah, I mean, seeing how Sam acted with Samuel when they were hunting together, it does make me think, why didn't Samuel kill him? [both laugh] [C: No.] Kinda maybe he should have.

C: Yeah, no, it just seemed Sam was being, "And now we should use people as bait, and then now we should kill them without even checking with the hospital, but this is how we do it in the 2000s," and Samuel was like, "I guess!" [laughs]

G: Yeah. So maybe me saying that you would kill Crys is just me projecting on what Samuel should have done. Yeah, anyway, Sam and Samuel are running out of a fucking building, and for some reason, Sam has a giant wound on his arm. Do we figure out why he has this giant wound later?

C: Uhh... I think it's from when the Arachne jumped him?

G: He didn't have it when he shot that guy. He didn't have! [C: Hm, yeah.] Like, he raised his arm to shoot that guy with the arm that's bloody.

C: Fair point. Yeah, I don't know.

G: So now I have no idea where this fucking arm wound came from. But anyway, they go out, they're driving away. There's a cop car comes up, and there's a cop asking, "What's going on?" because they can't get Sheriff Dobbs on the phone. And so Samuel steps out, and then Sam steps out, and the cop is, "Oh my god! You have so much blood on you!" And he was like, "I'm gonna arrest you guys." But then Sam just well and truly knocks him the fuck out. Truly just beats the crap out of him. [C: Yeah.] And then he's conscious. And Samuel's like, "Maybe we shouldn't have done that!"

C: I thought he was straight up dead.

G: Well, as we find out, [C: He's not.] he is not straight up dead. He is gay up alive! [C laughs] So good for him.

C: Good for him. Gay down alive?

G: It's gay down alive. I'm so sorry.

C: It's okay. Yeah, he punches him the amount of times it takes to kill somebody in Supernatural through punches. [both laugh]

G: No, we need to keep a count of how many times you need to be hit on the head to be unconscious and then die.

C: Yeah, well, yeah, not this amount, I suppose.

G: Yeah, this is just unconscious territory.

C: Yeah. And Samuel's just like, "That was a little bit unchill of you, buddy!" [both laughing] and then they just go off.

G: [laughing] No, literally.

C: I mean, okay, what have we seen of Samuel's-

G: Morals?

C: His morals or his hunting style or whatever, right? Because we're saying, "Oh, he should have known. He should have held Sam to a higher standard," etc. Do we know that he wasn't also a shithead?

G: Well, we know that he partnered with Bobby in a way that really jeopardized the safety of his crew.

C: With Bobby?

G: Not Bobby. [both laugh] "With Bobby." I'm sorry for badmouthing Bobby.

C: I'm like, when was this old man yaoi? Yeah. Okay, yeah. But in terms of endangering other people who weren't hunters, have we seen it?

G: No, I think with Samuel, we pretty much only exclusively see him with getting to the alphas and stuff, so we don't know.

C: Yeah. And when he's going after Yellow Eyes in one of the time travel episode [G: Yeah.], wasn't one of Mary's friends killed in that kerfuffle? How did that happen?

G: I don't think she was killed. I think they went to her house to check on her. [C: Okay.] And then she was killed, yeah. [both laugh]

C: And then she was killed.

G: She was killed by a possessed Samuel, if I remember correctly. He didn't have time to react to that because he died immediately, if you remember.

C: Uh-huh, yeah. [G laughs] Wait wait wait, did he die immediately after that, or was that the one where Yellow Eyes decided he had his eye on Mary but he didn't kill her?

G: Yeah. And then they kissed, and then he died.

C: No, no, no, I'm saying there are two different flashback episodes. [G: Oh, yeah. That's true.] Both of them involve Azazel. I feel like the Mary's friend dying was in the first one, not the second one? Or the second one, not the first? No.

G: I think it's the second one.

C: No, but you're right. In the first one, she already does the deal 'cause that's only Dean who sees it. So yeah, no.

G: Oh, yeah. In the second one, the parents are dead. [C: Yes.] Hell yeah.

C: Hell yeah. Well, this has been Grey and Crystal trying to remember what happened in Supernatural. [G laughs] Well, I have no insights on Samuel's hunting style from that.

G: I mean, we have said this before, but there's literally no character to Samuel. His only character, is that he loves Mary. [C laughs] The only insight we get from him this episode was literally a third character going, "Wow! He loved her." [both laugh] about Mary, and it's so stupid! It's crazy.

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C: Sam and Dean are in a motel room. Sam's watching a news story about Mel Gibson's domestic violence case, and Dean says, "I think it's just because he was possessed by a demon!" [G laughs] Don't do that.

G: No, yeah, that is- It's kind of a wild thing to do, the way Supernatural would go, "Yeah, this guy was possessed by a demon. Yeah, the demons did 9/11." [both laugh]

C: There's no need to be topical in this particular way, Supernatural. [G: Yeah.] And they got nothing from Bobby about Eve, which is the only time during this episode that they pay tribute to the big old plot thing that happened last week. [G: Literally.] And then Sam gets a mysterious text message that's just a set of coordinates, and he doesn't know who it's from.

G: The last time they got this shit was from John!

C: Was "Something Wicked." And they are trying to draw parallels, I think. And then they give up.

G: Yes, very heavily. Let's get into it later.

C: Those are coordinates to Bristol, Rhode Island, which is where the initial opening scene happened. Three women have disappeared.

G: Are places in the US just same named from places in the UK because they were a colony?

C: A lot of them, yeah, I think.

G: Okay, got it. I was like, "It's in Bristol? They're flying?" [both laugh] So true. But there's a Briston in Rhode Island.

C: It's in Brystal CABPod.

G: What? What's the joke there?

C: It's like "Crystal BABPod" but you switch the letters. It's not funny. Who cares? [both laugh]

G: No, wait! Can you explain why this would be funny if it was? [C laughing] I'm sorry. Was that a really offensive thing to say?

C: [laughing] It wasn't, but it's incredibly funny.

G: Well, how would it be funny if-

C: It's just that "Bristol" sounds like "Crystal," so-

G: Oh, okay!

C: So, yeah, instead of Crystal BABPod, it's Brystal CABPod.

G: No, but Crystal only sounds that if you say it in a specific way.

C: Crystal and Bristol sound pretty similar!

G: No, but Bristol has an O, and Crystal has an A and it's OH/UH. That's different.

C: Bristol, Crystal. It's the same sound! [G laughs] It's an "uhl."

G: Well, you know, love is love, [C laughs] so we can move on from this.

C: And people are people.

So yeah, so Sam assumes that this is another hunter who he may have met while he was soulless dropping him a case so they should go, despite Dean's protestations. Because, yeah, Dean goes, "We're just gonna drop everything?" And Sam says, "Dude. Two minutes ago, you weren't doing anything." [both laugh] King shit. Yeah, and Sam's saying that they have to go, because even if this is mysterious or a trap or whatever, they shouldn't ignore three missing girls. And they go under the agreement that if things start getting weird, they leave. While they're driving in there's a welcome sign, and Sam at this point starts getting his silly black and white flashbacks of the last time he was here. But he does not tell Dean about it so that they don't have to leave.

G: There are two sets of flashbacks, basically. There's the ones like this that are sprinkled across the episode, and then the longer ones that are basically the entire scene that happened in the past. And I do wonder, when Sam is having a longass flashback, is he having the whole thing? [laughs]

C: I think so. That's why- [G: Okay.] Because one of the times he got it when Brenna went up- She was like, "I'm gonna go get the file now."

G: Yeah, and he's looking at the couch.

C: Yeah. And then he has the whole flashback, and then she's gone. When he comes to, she's back from going upstairs to getting the files.

G: Yeah, but the the really, really long one, when they were actually hunting the monster already. What's that about?

C: Oh, okay, probably not. Dean would have said something.

G: Yeah, he's just staring in the void. To be fair, it was a two minute flashback [C: Mm.] so, you know. We have this really weird remark that Dean does where he's looking through- They're at a caf- I was gonna say, "They're at a cafe," but I think Dean Winchester will erupt from my screen and kill me if I said that. But they're at a-

C: Yeah, cafes are gay. That's why the words rhyme.

G: Yeah, they're at a diner.

G: They barely- We cannot get into the difference [C laughs] between how you and I pronounce things in this episode.

C: Say "cafe," and say "gay."

G: Cafe. Gay. Oh my god!

C: It does!

G: It does! It sounds more rhyming when I say it, though, when you do.

C: [laughs] Okay, slay.

G: And he makes this weird remark, where he's holding the missing poster signs, and he's like, "Wow, look at this lady. She's got that wild side look in her eyes!" [laughs] which is so weird, especially given the fact that the reveal this episode is that Sam fucked all these women.

C: Sam Winchester's killer dick strikes again.

G: How many dicks has Sam killed? [C laughs] No, how many women has Sam's dick killed? We have-

C: Okay, Jess. [G: Yes.] Madison. [G: Hell yeah.] Sarah, eventually.

G: Is eventually gonna get there, yeah.

C: Ruby. [G: Hell yeah.] Okay, Cara's fine, at least, so that's something. She escaped. And then all three of these women. Anyone else?

G: Damn. Not looking good for Sam.

C: Also, Dean's like, "Wow. This monster has a type. It's brunettes." But it turns out that it is simply Sam who has a type that's brunettes. [laughing] Do you think it's because Jess made him so sad that he can't fuck blondes anymore?

G: [laughing] Did Sam ever fuck a blonde again? An important question. And I think we can say no.

C: I don't think so. Yeah, he doesn't. That's why he only had sex with Ruby 2.0! [both laugh]

G: No, literally! He was like, "You're a demon? That's completely fine. You're blonde? Ew! Ew!" That's what he said.

C: Yeah. Dean's fucked blonde- Jamie, in "Monster Movie." So we know that he has no such qualms.

G: Yeah. Eventually, Dean goes out to take a dump or something, and this couple walks in, and the lady knows Sam Winchester. And she is very enthusiastic to see him. She's like, "Oh my god! You're back! And you remember my husband, right?" Which is like, [both laugh] we realize that the reason she's saying that is to be like, "Don't flirt with me too openly. That's what to do." I love this. I think Sam should exclusively have sex with married women. [both laugh] And that's important.

C: But what about Eileen? I guess she can get married first.

G: Yeah, she can- Yeah, she can get divorced. I think Sam should only have sex with divorced women. [C: Mm.] The woman is saying, "Oh, you're back because the disappearances are starting again. Anyway, where's your partner? The big bald guy?" [both laugh] And yeah, by the way, while this is all happening, Dean went to the bathroom, right? And he saw- he was looking at this array of pictures that is people who have finished a certain meal or something. [C: Yeah.] And in one- He's looking, he's looking, he's looking. And then he pauses at a picture, and he makes a face, and we don't see the picture, [both laughing] and I-

C: I was like, "I can't believe Sam ate all of those burgers!"

G: [laughing] I fully thought when he was gonna show the picture-

C: [laughing] It'd be Sam in the pirate hat. Love it.

G: [laughing] - Sam in the pirate hat. I'm so sad that it wasn't that. So sad. Devastated! Anyway, the woman is still making conversation, and she eventually goes, "Well, if you need anything." And then she puts her hand on Sam's shoulder. And Dean has come in at this point and is waving them away. But she puts her hand on Sam's shoulder, and Sam does a turn, and he remembers that he was fucking this woman in a bathroom! [C laughs] Hell yeah! [C: Hell yeah.] And it is incredibly funny to me-

C: It's detailed. It's animalistic and detailed.

G: No, the person who left that review that was like, "Oh, yeah? This is your wife's favorite-" [C laughing] I will never forget that. Remember that? Someone left a review-

C: Yes, in "Heart." I remember.

G: Someone left- For those who may not remember, somebody left a review in the episode of "Heart" that was like, "Oh my god! This is my wife's favorite episode!" And then a couple of reviews later, somebody left a review saying, "Oh, yeah, no wonder this is your wife's favorite episode." And then with quotation marks somewhere. Anyway, every time Sam has a sex scene, that's all I think about. [C: So true.] And also, I do find it a little bit- Obviously, there are many things happening here that may contribute to Sam being distressed, such as that he's realizing that he was in this case before, he's realizing that there's stuff that he doesn't remember, and it's a very vivid sex scene that's happening in his brain. [both laugh] Many things happening. But it does also kind of come off that he's just shocked that he had sex, [laughs] so I was-

C: And with a married woman, too! [G: Anyway.] Dean says that this woman is giving Sam "cougar eyes." Is she that old? How old does he think she is?

G: No, she's literally maybe 28. [C laughs] [C: Literally, though.] And Sam is- how old is Sam now? Isn't he literally fucking 27? [C: I think so.] Or 28? He's literally 28.

C: I don't think he's 28.

G: He is! He's 22-

C: No, no, because Dean was 29 in Season 4, so Dean is 31, Sam's 27.

G: No, he was 26, dude!

C: In Season 1.

G: Okay, yeah, you're right, sorry. [laughs]

C: I'm talking about Season 4. He was 29 in Season 4, right? Is that right? Because of the song?

G: Yeah, because he dreamed about you for 29 years before he saw you. Why am I saying "you" like you? Well, when he saw Cas.

C: Yeah. You know what? Cas is also a brunette. Another Sastiel win!

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C: So they're camped out in some abandoned house, trying to work out this case. I do like when they're camped out in an abandoned house because they're like, "This city's too small to have a motel." They're trying to figure out what's going on. And Sam thinks that what happened is just that it's the same monster as last year, but he and Samuel failed to stop it. And he's like, "And that means it's all my fault, and I have to fix it!" What if Samuel just had bad vibes?

G: [laughs] No, literally.

C: Yeah. And Dean says, "Okay, but why the genderbend, huh?" Which I'm surprised I haven't seen as a reaction image, you know? It seems like a screenshot.

G: Okay. In what situation would you react with, "But why the genderbend?"

C: I mean, people love the werewolf transgenderism screenshot. I just feel it would live there.

G: So true, maybe. You know, it is always so shocking 'cause people actually do use gifsets, and sometimes, those gifs would be from Supernatural, like, in the wild. [C: Yeah.] And it's always shocking. And this won't be on Tumblr-

C: You weren't on Tumblr in 2013.

G: No, but in the world at large. [laughs]

C: Okay. On Twitter?

G: Or the internet at large. Yeah, or, somebody will message you something, and they'll send you a gif, which I'm like, I am not a fan of sending gifs in conversation. [C: Yeah.] But when other people do it, and they send a Supernatural gif, and I'm, "Wow. You know I'm a Supernatural fan?" and they literally don't. It came up for no reason.

C: I like the one where Sam's on the phone, and then he passes out and falls on the sidewalk. [G laughs]

G: No, yeah. Is this the one where it's in every AMV. The one that you say is in every AMV where Sam's supposed to be having fun, but the AMV maker doesn't care? [laughs]

C: No, I don't think so. I don't think so. Dean says, "Let's call Bobby and Rufus to have them deal with it."

G: I just want to point out that at some point, he says, "Five guys went missing last year," and I think that's so important.

C: Oh. Like the burger?

G: Like the burger, yeah. Love the burger Five Guys. [C: I want a burger.] I had it once in Hong Kong, and I have not forgotten about it. It's good!

C: I really want a burger.

G: Yeah, of course. Why would you not want a burger?

C: No, you're right. I'll get a burger. [laughs] Because- Yeah, Dean's saying that they should call Bobby and Rufus to deal with it because hunters don't come to the same town twice because they usually leave messes behind.

G: Yeah. And he says, "Dad says you never use the same crapper twice." And Sam's like, "Everybody uses the same crap or twice." And Dean says, "Not us. You know what I mean!" which I thought was hilarious.

C: Yeah. And Sam says, "This creature is still walking around 'cause of me, right? I mean, I let it go." What if Samuel just had bad vibes?! [G laughs] And then he says, "Dad also said, 'You finish what you start,'" and that's the "Something Wicked" parallels again. And he says-

G: Yeah, I do love that they bring up John a lot for this one. I enjoyed it.

C: Yeah, I do enjoy it as well. It's where Sam got this mindset of having to make up for things.

G: And it's also where he got the mindset to use people as bait! [both laugh]

C: Soo true! And he's like, "Okay, Dean, I get that you're afraid that I'll get all my memories of Hell back and then [G: I'll fall over and die.] it'll fuck me up. I still have to do this because everyone who dies, that's on meee!" And he says, "I have to stop it, and you'd do the same thing." "Something Wicked" reference again. And Dean's like, "Okay, fine. I get it. Sure."

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C: He goes over to interview Nicole's roommate. Nicole is the woman he said had "crazy sex eyes" or whatever earlier. Her roommate's blonde, which I guess means that she's safe. Dean is looking through the room, and he sees a business card from Agent Rourke, which was Sam's alias during the original case, and he learned that Sam came by a lot to speak to Nicole, and their conversations were "loud" and "athletic." [laughs]

G: Yeah. And we get a close-up shot of Dean's face, and I thought they were gonna play it for laughs. No, he's also really stern. And I was like, "Are we just upset that Sam was having sex? [laughs] What's going on?"

C: Well, I think it's just him realizing that this is a trap set for Sam thing.

G: But he hasn't realized it yet.

C: I think he can start to suspect it.

G: Yeah, I think it's also realizing the involvement that Sam has in this town. Sam wasn't just someone who passed by and whatever. He was involved in it.

C: Meanwhile, Sam's going to the sheriff's station to do some research, and he runs into that guy he beat up who isn't dead. And he immediately arrests Sam and is accusing him of being the one who killed those five people before, and killed the three people now. And he also keeps asking Sam, "Where's Sheriff Dobbs?" which he also asked in the flashback. So Sam's just stuck in this jail cell now, but then he gets approached by this woman Brenna, who's also a pretty brunette, like every other woman in this thing, and that's not super relevant because they didn't sleep together, but Roy does have a line later that makes it seem like Sam was trying to. She is the widow of Sheriff Dobbs, or- I guess he's still alive. So she's just the wife of Sheriff Dobbs. She's asking him what happened to her husband and also that he shouldn't lie to her because she knows that he's a hunter. And Sam starts getting a little flashback of him and Samuel actually telling Sheriff Dobbs and Brenna about what they do and asking for their help. Brenna's whole thing is that she just wants to know what happened. "Please tell me what happened." And Sam says, "I cannot, due to the amnesia." And he convinces her that the amnesia is real, and that he can help her. She just has the keys to the cell and lets him out-

G: No, why is that?

C: - and tells him to tie her up with the rope to stage a breakout.

G: There's this part where they're talking to the husband, right? And he was like, "Oh, blah blah blah, blah blah blah." And Sam goes, "Wait! Why is your wife here?" And then he goes, "Because she's my wife! And she does work for the office." And I was confused by that. [C: No?] What's that about? She's just there. She's a civilian worker.

C: Yeah, no, I'm confused. Was it just meant to be exposition?

G: Are there civilian workers in-

C: Yeah, there's receptionists, like Nancy in Season 3.

G: Yeah, okay. So she was a receptionist there?

C: Well, we don't know that. I don't know exactly what her job was.

G: I feel like those are relevant things, you know what I mean? for what he was trying to say. Again, I don't think your wife should be involved in your work. [both laugh]

C: Yeah. But yeah. And then we have a brief scene of Debbie, who's the woman who ran into Sam at the restaurant, and she and her husband seem unhappy in their marriage. She goes to the basement to get more wine, and a hand comes out of nowhere and grabs her.

G: She was getting boxed wine, which I love. Good for her.

C: So Sam's back to that abandoned house where they're camping out. He hears footsteps, and he jumps out and pulls a gun on the person who comes in, but it's only Dean. Dean comes in and is like, "I told you so! We're fugitives again. Great." And then they hear on the police radio another missing person, Debbie, I assume. Dean tells Sam to not go anywhere, and he'll check it out at Debbie's house. Dean has finished interviewing Don, her husband, and then leaves a message with Sam, saying that "The link between all the missing women is that they all banged the same dude. [both] You." [G: Love it.] And all of this is a trap for Sam. So did Debbie tell Don about it- or no, probably not. He was just like, "They seemed really close" or whatever.

G: What do you mean did Debbie tell Don?

C: That she slept with Sam. 'Cause how did Dean figure it out?

G: I mean, probably the same way that-

C: But the roommate knew.

G: Yeah, because she heard. Well, I suppose, I don't know.

C: He already suspected from the cougar eyes or whatever, so I don't really see what-

G: Yeah, that's true. Maybe Sam told Dean! [laughs] He like, "I think I fucked that woman."

C: No, he deliberately has not been telling Dean that he's been having the flashback.

G: Oh, that's true. But maybe he was like, "I have vibes that-"

C: or I guess they didn't know who the missing person was, right? So he went over, he saw a picture of Don's wife, and he was like, "Oh, that's the woman that probably Sam fucked." So, yeah, that's probably it. Yeah.

G: He was like, "She's blonde, and she's from here."

C: Brunette, but yes. [G laughs]

G: She's literally brunette, and she's from here.

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G: We go to Brenna's house. This is the woman who let Sam go earlier. And Sam's like, "Oh, I'm sorry. I'm not supposed to be here. But I need to know stuff." And the woman is like, "Actually, what happened to Debbie Harris? Because she's just gone. I let you out, and now she's gone. What am I supposed to think?" Do you think she also knows that Sam slept with her?

C: I don't know.

G: It seems that they all know.

C: Who's "they all"?

G: Everyone in this community is like, "Oh, yeah, that's the guy who fucked through all the women in this town a year ago" or something.

C: Wait, why do they all know?

G: No, why do they all know?

C: What makes you think that they all know?

G: Because the implication here that "Oh, you knew her," quote-unquote "knew" her. What's that about?

C: She doesn't say that he knew her.

G: No, yeah. But I feel it's implied. Or maybe it's only implied because I already know that.

C: Yeah, I think it's really just- [G: Somebody's missing.] "After the last year, we suspected that you were involved in the missing people. And now, while you were in jail, nobody went missing, and then, after you were out, somebody went missing. Are you killing people again?"

G: Yeah, Sam's puppy dog eyes do double time this episode. [C: Uh-huh.] He basically managed to convince this woman to let him out earlier because of it. And now, he's just like, "Do you think I did something to her?" And then, you know, does the very big eyes. And she's like, "I don't know!" And Sam just says, "Look, you know, what I need your help with is that the case files. They're not in the precinct, so perhaps you took it. I need it from you." And she- Honestly, I'm impressed by this woman. [both laugh] I'm impressed that she's just like, "Okay! Whatever." [C: No, yeah, she's not-] She's not just "Okay." But her reactions seem so benevolent towards Sam Winchester [C: Yes.] at every situation. She believes that he had amnesia. He didn't even need to fucking get out of that cell. Here, she lets him take the case files. And later, Sam is like, "Oh, I need the case files to go." [C laughs] And she's like, "Okay, take it out!"

C: No, yeah. What is- I just don't- I don't believe that anybody would be this helpful to Sam Winchester, especially because the last time she met him, he was a dick!

G: Yeah. And I do wonder, what are they trying to do? Because there must be a reason why they chose a character so benevolent to be here. Is it-

C: They just needed plot things.

G: No, because I was thinking, if she was angry, would that make us then feel more empathetic towards Sam? And they're trying to make us less empathetic towards Sam?

C: I don't think they're trying to make us less empathetic towards Sam. I think if she was angry- I don't know. I think we're just supposed to- It's supposed to be sort of a big reveal, the bait thing. [G: Ah.] And you just shouldn't be thinking of Sam as somebody who did anything that bad yet, so that means everyone has to be niceys to him.

G: Mm, perhaps. He was also- Every flashback we have with her, he was an asshole. [C: Right.] I just don't think she would give him this benefit of the doubt. [C: I agree.]

She is getting the files. Sam gets a whole entire flashback of all of them sitting on a couch. And I found this scene so odd because it's something they never do. They're never just-

C: They usually do not tell people.

G: No, first, they don't tell people. And second, they don't sit on the couch, drinking, talking about their life.

C: I mean, might be the Samuel effect.

G: That's true. Anyway, they're sitting on the couch. Samuel's literally- he's chilling. He's lounging, even. And I suppose they told these people, "Sam is my grandson." But he's young! [laughs]

C: Yeah, I don't know. He probably just said he has a great moisturizing routine.

G: No, that's true.

C: Also, wasn't JDM only 12 years older than Jensen Ackles or something when he was playing John?

G: Why did he look so old? [C laughs] I'm so sorry to that man.

C: Let me check the actual ages. Yeah, no, I got them right. 12 years.

G: Yeah. Well, happy 12 years or something. I suppose, for example, you had your child when you were in your twenties. [C: Okay.] And then your child had their child when they were in their twenties. And Sam is in his twenties. It makes sense, probably.

C: Well, okay, how old is the actor for Samuel Campbell?

G: At this time?

C: Or just how many years older is he than Jared Padalecki? Okay, he was born in 1952...

G: Wow, he's old.

C: Jared Padalecki...

G: 1984.

C: 1982.

G: Okay. Good thing I got it wrong. Imagine if I got it right. [laughs]

C: 30 years older. 30 years older, you could have- I don't know. I guess people have kids when they're 15. You could do it twice, I guess. [laughs]

G: No. [laughs] I mean he talks about being a hunter while being married.

C: People have been hunters at age 15.

G: That's maybe true, but he doesn't look only 30 years older, to be fair to him. No, he does. He look 60 or something. [C: Yeah.] Do you think they gave the back story of "Oh, the reason why I look so young-"

C: No, I don't think they gave the pulled down from Heaven backstory.

G: They should have! Do you think it will give you more or less comfort in life to know that there is a Heaven and Hell situation?

C: Less!

G: Yeah, no, I think it'd make me so miserable.

C: I don't want that shit.

G: I think if I die, I want it over. [C: Yeah.] Gone. Sleep forever. That's what I want.

C: Also, yeah, okay, if it was both Heaven and Hell, I think my main stressor would be, "How do I avoid going to the bad place? I don't want to be tortured for eternity, and I don't want my friends to do it either." If I knew that there was only a Heaven and no Hell, it would also stress me out. I want it done.

G: Literally. Would you kill yourself or not?

C: What?

G: No, [laughs] if you only knew there was Heaven. Only Heaven.

C: I don't think it's that fun up there, and most of the people I like are here.

G: Oh, okay, so it's that kind of "It's stressing me out. I want it done." Supernatural has a fucked up Heaven, number one.

C: Right.

G: They're talking about family and how Samuel’s like, "Love is love" or whatever. I forgot what he was saying. He was definitely not saying "love is love." [C laughs] So the couple that they're talking to is asking, "What's that like? Because you're traveling a lot. Isn't that difficult?" It's kind of wild to me that people would hear that Sam and Dean or other hunters are hunters, and that's what they do, and this is the implications of their job, and the first thing they ask is like, "But what about being on the road?"

C: I don't think it's the first thing. [G: Many people-] They've been talking for a while.

G: That's true. Maybe they're like, "Whoa, tell me about your story as if you're Hercules!" And then, after a while, they're like, "What's this about? What's all this, then?" I mean, what would you ask Sam and Dean if they told you, "Hey, I'm a hunter."

C: What's a hunter? Like, of animals?

G: Yeah. And then they say, "No. Of monstahs!"

C: Like, "Is this a white supremacist thing? What do you mean?"

G: That's- [laughs] Yeah, that is probably- I think I'll just go, "Mmkay." [both laugh] Okay. Well, you're not special, so.

C: Yeah, I think if they were like, "No, real creatures," I would just be like, "Okay, conspiracy theorists. Have a good day."

G: Yeah. I think, actually, I would engage them in conversations, and then I'll come home being like, "Oh, ma! There's people killing vampires that I saw." She'll be, "Okay."

C: No, I mean, yeah. I mean, I talked to someone yesterday who genuinely believes that her friend's restaurant is haunted, and she's gonna go over and burn sage to get it out, so I would just assume that they were that, I suppose.

G: No, yeah. And I mean, I am also that person. I do also burn- not sage. I don't even know what sage is. But I burn incense when-

C: Sage is an indigenous American tradition that a lot of white people have-

G: Sage? In the first episode of Succession that you did watch and then didn't like, there was- Roman brought in a guy to air out the building. Do you remember? No, you don't.

C: No.

G: Yeah, and it's supposed to be a fun little prank joke, whatever, for Kendall. So I think people- [laughs] white people specifically, because Roman Roy is white, surprise to everyone-

C: No way.

G: - that's what they may be doing. So they're like, "It's traveling. What's that about?" And Samuel goes, "No, you know what? It is difficult. And it puts a strain on your family. But family is so importies!" And when Deanna- How does he pronounce it? Deanna? [C: Deanna?] "Well, when Deanna got pregnant, I was like, 'Oh, no!' but we made it work, and she was a blessing."

C: RIP to no abortion. Ruined Mary's life, ruined Deanna's life, etc.

G: Yeah, she's dead.

C: And Samuel's walking around. The husband Roy was like, "I'm gonna go get some more drinks." But Samuel's like, "No, let me do it." So he gets out of his incredibly comfy, cozy seat and goes to get more beer. And so they ask Sam, "How about you? What's your situation? It's so wonderful that-" What did they ask?

C: "At least you two have each other"?

G: "It's so wonderful that you two have each other." And Sam's like, "No, he was not there when I was a kid. This is just a business relationship." [C laughs] And then Brenna goes, "Okay, well, do you have any other family?" [C laughing] And Sam just goes, "Family just slows you down."

C: He's so funny.

G: Hilarious.

C: Answer the question, dude.

G: Yeah. That's the end of our flashback sequence. You know what I did find hilarious about this question is, it reminds me of that thing people do when they ask you about something, and you say something that they find sad or whatever, and then they go, "Oh, but-" [laughs] And then they propose something good about your life that you may be happy about. [C: Yeah.] And I thought this is a hilarious way to respond to that. So kudos to soulless Sam. I think it's so fucking funny.

Sam keeps on having a flashback? This flashback is so long. But now, he's in a different place, and they're talking about who they think it is. It's Arachne. Isn't Arachne an actual-

C: Myth?

G: Yeah, but I think it's one being, right?

C: Yeah, no, it's one being.

G: It's not a set of monsters.

C: But they say that she's an Arachne. Yeah, I think Supernatural is just taking liberties. Or I mean, maybe the Arachne of the myth is the alpha Arachne in the Supernatural lore.

G: Yeah, perhaps. Anyway, they're saying something that they keep on saying with other monsters, too, which is that nobody has seen her outside of this specific location, and now she's here. And also, for 2,000 years. Samuel says that they don't know anything about Arachne, just a bunch of guesses in a blurry picture on the side of a Greek vase, which I did find- What did they mean, a blurry picture on the side of a Greek vase? What are you talking about?

C: No, yeah, they made it blurry in the painting? I don't think they did. It could be an old vase that's no longer around, and they only have a low-res photo of it.

G: Anyway, the waitress goes up to a guy who is sitting in front of them because he is the pirate who ate all the burgers or something. And Sam turns around as they snap a shot for the wall, and that's how his face got into the polaroid. So basically, they're like, "Okay, so we don't know how to kill this thing. Let's just find out." And also, Sam says, "Well, what we do know is all the victims have been men in their thirties, and they've all gone missing within a two-mile radius." And Samuel's like, "Okay, so we should just go out there and figure it out?" But Sam's like, "No, we're not the proper demographic for this! And so we should find someone who's a demographic for it!"

C: He points out a park where he thinks that she's hiding.

G: Anyway, we go back to real life or present day. That was also real life. Well, it was fictional life, but Sam is like, "Oh my god!" And he's like- Every single end of this fucking flashbacks, he's always a little bit teary-eyed. But anyway, at this point, Sam has been looking at the files. He got stuck on a evidence that-

C: Was it a piece of spider web?

G: Yes spider web. And so he tells Brenna, "Hey, I need to take out these evidence," and she shockingly goes, "Yes." But what Brenna says is "I have accepted that he's dead. I just want to know what happened." And Sam goes, "I'm sure he died a hero," which did make later, [C laughs] when he tells the guy, "You're a hero," it did make me go, "Oh my god!" Well, anyway, Sam heads out, and as he heads out, there's a fucking spider web on the side of the house, and he's looking at it. Then, he gets a voicemail from Dean and Dean saying, "They all fucked you. That's what's in common with the victims." But Sam just goes up to the spider web. And then suddenly, somebody taps him or something. And he turns around, weapons out-

C: We also get a POV shot from an Arachne [G: Oh, yeah! And it's like-] where Sam's in a bunch of pieces- Like an eight eyes sort of situation.

G: Yeah, it's pretty cool. I thought it was pretty cool. Anyway, Dean is like, "Okay. We need to get out of here. Let's go." And then they go back to their abandoned house they're staying at that is super fun. And Sam says that it's an Arachne, and that he remembered, and Dean starts going like, "What? Remembered? What else did you remember?" And Sam says, "No, don't worry. It's not Hell." And Dean's like, "Okay, well, not yet, anyway." Dean says they have to go, but Sam says, "Noo, we can't!" because he thinks it's fine, and also that he should be responsible. And Dean says, "We're not the only hunters in the planet. We can call Bobby. We can call Rufus." Love it. [C: Yeah.] Every time they mention Rufus, l love it. and he specifically says that Bobby and Rufus can wrap it up. So true.

C: Yeah, no. They should hunt together. I assume the next time we see Rufus, he's dying, yes? He dies in Season 6. That's probably why they're mentioning him so much.

G: Yeah, or they give him one episode and then they kill him. That's so sad! I just realized that, too.

C: Yeah. [G: Yeah.] Aw. Well, we'll miss you.

G: And Sam says it's difficult because he knows what or who did it, he just can't remember. And Dean says, "We can't have you trying to remember because it's fucking Russian roulette up there." And Sam says, "Well, if it's gonna happen, then it's gonna happen." [both laugh] He says, "It will, or it won't," and that's so importies. He says that he's starting to think he may actually have done some terrible stuff in this town, and he has to set it right because he has a fucking soul now!

C: He says specifically that his soul "won't let him just walk away," [G: Love it!] which I think is fun because it's similar phrasing to in "Clap Your Hands If You Believe" when Dean says, "You wouldn't have been able to fuck Patchouli in the dark because your soul wouldn't have let you."

G: Dean's like, "Okay, let's fucking go!" And then they do.

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C: Yeah. So they start doing a red yarn evidence wall. [G laughs] [both] Love it.

G: And this is why they should always be in an abandoned house because you can fucking vandalize the shit out of it. [C: That's true.] I mean, I suppose you can also vandalize the shit out of a motel room.

C: Yeah, but it's not as nice. [G: Yeah.] So Sam starts having flashbacks where he calls Roy and tells him to meet them in Lonely Pines Park in an hour because they're setting him up as bait because Sam's too young and Samuel's too old [G: Old.] for what the Arachne's looking for.

G: Samuel is protesting, but not that much.

C: Yeah. He says, "I think we should have looped Roy in," and Sam's like, "Well, he'll be a bad actor if we loop him in." And Samuel says one more, "What if something goes wrong?" which, they don't even know how to kill this thing yet. They absolutely should not be making this plan. And Sam's just like, "Roy will be fine!" And then Samuel, his last protestation is just, "It's just not the way I'm used to doing things." And Sam just says, "Got it. Welcome to the future!" I guess he- Because, okay, he talks a lot about how Samuel doesn't understand technology. I feel he could have used this whole "You don't understand the times" thing on him a lot while they were partnered.

G: I think that is a way in which we can cut Samuel some slack. If this was especially early on in their hunting partnership, he may not have met all of his other relatives yet and stuff, so Sam may be his only tether to the modern day.

C: Well, they said a year ago, and Dean was back for six months, so this would have been six months into Sam being back.

G: Yeah, but you know how when people say "a year ago," it can mean a year and 11 months ago.

C: That's true. Yeah, I guess we could cut Samuel some slack. So now they're camped out in the park, one million miles away from where Roy's standing. They're really not in a bush right behind him. They're far. I have no idea how they thought this was gonna work.

G: Well, it wasn't supposed to.

C: Roy gets attacked and taken immediately, quickly, and Samuel's like, "We gotta go get him!" And Sam's like, "No! It's too late! And also, don't worry. I have the GPS on in his phone." And Samuel's like, "Oh my god! I can't believe you did this! This was your plan all along?" And Sam goes, "Um, no? [both] This is just my backup plan! Think about it!"

G: "This is my Plan B!"

C: "Yeah!" And Samuel says, "Wow, you're really cold, and I don't like it. But let's just keep doing your thing." So they go to Arachne's lair, and there's a lot of men there, all in spider webs. Samuel cuts through the webbing to have one of the men's faces exposed, and he seems dead, but then he gasps awake. So everyone in there is still alive. And Roy starts calling out for help, and Sam, you know, cuts some of the webbing off, but only so he can ask Roy where the Arachne is. And there's a brief fight where she jumps Sam, and then he cuts her head off, and she's dead now. And Samuel's like, "Okay, great. Let's get all these men to a hospital." And Sam just goes, "I don't think he can be helped! I just don't think so, you know? With spiders, [G: A brown recluse.] sometimes, a spider bites you, and you die. So I think that in this case with a supernatural monster that we know absolutely nothing about, that probably the poison's already too far progressed, and everyone here will just die!"

G: I know spiders, too, and some spiders literally don't have any venom, so like, what's that about?

C: Yeah. Yeah. What is that about? But yeah, it's just such a- I feel it stretches belief. [G: Yeah.] I think if Sam was like, "I read the lore and it said this," I'd be like, "Okay, that's fine. I think that this is a level of cold that soulless Sam could be."

G: The point is not that he's evil. [C: Yeah.] It's that he's calculated in a way that is severe, and those are different things. [C: Yes.] Again, if it's made clear that these people are not gonna survive for real, him shooting them dogs on the floor is severe, but it's not a complete evil, you know what I mean? And they do try to play this out that by the way Sam's insisting, but it just- Sam is not like, "It's inconvenient." You know what I mean. The way they point it out is that Sam doesn't want to take them to the hospital because it's inconvenient or it won't do anything, but he doesn't know that for a fact. And despite this, the way that Samuel agrees, or at the very least doesn't disagree, is also like, what are we doing here?

C: So Sam's saying, we have to put everyone here [G: On fire.] out of their misery. So yeah. And he tells Roy- Roy's begging Sam not to do it. But Sam says, "Killing this thing saved a lot of lives. We couldn't have done it without you. You're a hero." and then he shoots him, and he does it with everybody else. [G: No, yeah.] And then he tells Samuel that they should now burn this shack down. The end.

G: Yeah, it is shocking, which is what it's supposed to do. I wish they did it a little bit more better to make it clear that Sam isn't repenting because he was evil, or- You know what I mean. He's repenting because there are ways he could have interfaced with it in a completely different way. [C: Right.] Yeah, for example, the bait thing. Yeah, I believe that soulless Sam would do that because he did it with Dean. But with Dean, he knew for a fact that Dean is gonna have a cure. With this one, it just betrays an active carelessness that is- I don't know, maleficent in nature. It's s over the line in a way that defeats the purpose. You know what I mean? Sam's guilt, I don't think it should just be, "And you were evil, and that's why." [C: Right.] It should be showing that doing bad things isn't just about having those bad intentions and then acting on it. You can do bad things just completely neutral emotionally. I don't know. Stuff like that. And I feel that is what soulless Sam was leaning more towards. What you said earlier, the comparison that they make with sleeping with Patchouli, right? That's not a bad thing, but it just betrays a lack of care that is hurtful to someone who expects you to care, and that is more the vibe of Sam's actions. I don't know. Maybe I'm just romanticizing- [laughs]

C: The hunter life?

G: No, soulless Sam. But yeah, I just- Yeah. Didn't like this one.

C: Yeah, this feels very off. Yeah, I don't know if it's just a writing mistake where they were like, "That's probably enough for the viewer to think that they're definitely gonna die of the poison," or if it's a making him out to be more callous than we think that he should be.

G: I think it serves the same purpose as why the wife is so forgiving or so trusting of Sam. It doesn't necessarily align with what is the reality of the characterization or the situation, but it's to accentuate the points that they are trying to make.

C: Perhaps. And what are those points?

G: That like, "Noo! Sam feels so bad!" That's the point.

C: Very true. Yeah.

C: I guess, oh, we should probably mention by this point that Roy is Black.

G: Yeah, and I think he's the only Black character in the episode.

C: Yeah, yeah, all of these women are pale as ghosts. [G: Yeah.] And Supernatural has had a history of having Sam kill Black men as a way of showing that he's going off the rails, [G: Yeah.] like with Jake and Gordon in past seasons, and I don't know what the casting deal here was with Roy. I think it'd be insane if they specifically were looking for a Black man to play this character, [both laugh] but I think that the optics are still the same, and it comes off as quite racist, especially with the, as you, Grey, put it, the shooting them like dogs on the ground part of it.

G: Yeah, and especially because- I mean, okay, they kill Roy again.

C: No, literally! [both laugh] They do it twice! They're like, "Shot in the head isn't enough. Let's also decapitate him." Like, no! Don't do that!

G: Yeah, so, you know.

C: Yeah, yeah. They were like, "Gordon got decapitated. Jake got shot. Let's do both of them on this guy who's literally fine and chill." [G: Yeah.]

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C: We're back to Brenna, and she's alone, and Roy comes in, but he's without his glasses. He had glasses before, right?

G: No idea. Probably.

C: Okay. He had glasses in my mind.

G: Well, he has no glasses, whether-

C: [laughs] And that's the only thing that's different about him! He looks like the Arachne-

G: Yeah. He also has blue eyes.

C: Yeah, he has blue eyes. This also happened to my friend Louis de Pointe du Lac, very sad.

G: That's true, yeah. And he has a bullet hole in- Not a bullet. It's a healed-over wound on his forehead, and he looks like he has- he looks like a fire victim. Also, I wasn't actually sure if that was the fire because when they show Arachne-

C: She has something going on with her skin. It's just harder to tell in the black and white.

G: Yeah, so I wasn't sure. But I think this one is combo Arachne situation, but also because he was burned down with that device.

C: Indeed. So he comes in, and he tells her, "I love you." And then-

G: I want to point out, they make a point of saying that the people just want to bury the bodies or whatever this episode as well, which they also said, last episode, which you have said last episode they were trying to parallel some stuff with.

C: I don't remember anything. What are you talking about? What even was the last episode?

G: Last episode, there was a plane crash and the virgins, right? They couldn't find the bodies, and they were saying, "We don't have anything to bury, even."

C: Oh, well, that's not related- Oh, I thought- Okay, I thought they were trying because it was her sister talking about it. [G: Oh.] I thought they were making a "Swan Song" Sam and Dean parallel.

G: I was actually wondering what the no body situation was all about. I suppose Dean also didn't have a body to bury.

C: Yeah, but, you know, Sam was buried. We saw him fall into a big hole!

G: [laughs] So true. And also, we forgot to specifically mention it. They use this guy as bait, which is also a "Something Wicked" reference. I love that idea, that to show that Sam is evil, let's have him use this guy as bait, something Dean Winchester did.

C: It's not explicitly stated in "Something Wicked" that John used them as bait. That was sort of a theory that we had. I don't even know if the writers would say that it was intended.

G: I think it was pretty- I mean, okay, I don't think it was explicit because we only also realized it when we were recording.

C: Yeah, and we haven't seen people post about it like it's real.

G: Except that one poster that I got mad at because they got the ages wrong. I think I am so in deep with Supernatural-

C: Now?

G: No no no, back then, I would be like, "I'm so mad at people who has wrong opinions!" And then, after a while, I was like, "Oh, I've chilled out! I chilled out." I think I'm starting to realize that I only chilled out because I have stopped being on Tumblr all the time. [C: Yeah.] Every time I go on Tumblr and I see a post that I disagree with, I'm like, "How dare you?" So, you know, it's still there.

C: It's still there.

G: It's still pretty much there.

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C: Meanwhile, back with Sam and Dean, Sam is calling Brenna to tell her about what happened, I guess.

G: How will he, even? How will he, even?

C: Was he really planning to tell her the whole truth? Or was he just gonna be, "The Arachne took him. [G: Got to him.] And then, when we got to the lair, he was dead or something." [G: Yeah.] I don't know, because he tells Dean to relax when Dean's like, "What are you gonna say?" Sam calls, but then, apparently, Brenna told him to swing by, just casually, but it seems that she's in some kind of trouble. What I thought was gonna happen was that she and Roy were teaming up to kill Sam now because she's pissed at him. I thought that that would be fun. But no, she's not.

G: I hate that she's just standing there the entire time.

C: Yeah, she's like, "No, Roy! Don't kill him!" Whatever. Your zombie husband just came back and said that this guy killed him. I don't know. I feel you are probably in a place where you would be on the zombie husband's side!

They sneak over to her house, and the light is on in the shed. So they go in, and Brenna's curled up in a corner, and she asks Sam, "What you did to Roy. Is it true?" And then Roy, he whacks Dean and then does, you know, the Sam chokehold wall thing and tells him to answer the question. So Sam and Dean are now all spiderwebbed up. Sam tells Roy, "You win. Let Brenna go. This has nothing to do with her." I wasn't aware that she was in any physical danger. Because all we saw earlier was that he showed up and told her that he loved her. That seemed like a normal, nice thing to do. I don't understand what what she needs to be let go from.

G: Yeah, she's literally normal.

C: No, she's not harmed. I can't tell what she's actually afraid of or dislikes about the situation.

G: I don't think she's afraid. I don't think she's afraid of him.

C: She called Sam to come over. Why did she do that?

G: No, I think it's to trap Sam!

C: But is it? Because- but okay. But Sam's acting like Roy has Brenna in his clutches.

G: No, but I think he's just stupid for that.

C: But there's nothing that happens that shows us that Sam's wrong. What happens is Brenna going, "Roy, don't do it!" when he's trying to kill Sam and Dean, which sort of is on Sam's side regarding what's happening here.

G: Yeah, but she's not tied up in any situation, she's not- there's nothing to suggest that she's scared.

C: So why did Sam say it?

G: Because he has an assumption that everyone is out to kill everyone if they're monsters.

C: Does he?

G: Yeah.

C: But okay. But also, Roy responds, right? He says, "It does have something to do with her," which is also him confirming Sam's narrative. He doesn't say, "What? We're literally chilling."

C: No, I think he's confirming that it has something to do with her, but it doesn't mean that he has her captive.

C: I guess. But they they just never really settle what's happening here, I suppose.

G: I mean, I also just find it so- I hate it so much that the entrance to his anger towards Sam is like, "Oh, yeah, you're gonna fuck my wife!"

C: No, yeah. [laughs] He says, "You come back around, start hanging out with my wife, and you think this has nothing to do with her? But then you thought I was out of the way, right?" Like, yeah, no. How is this- [laughs] I think he should just mostly be mad that Sam killed him [G laughs] and used him as bait-

G: And then set his body on fire! That's the part that I was stuck on. I was like, "Who-" And also, I kind of feel like they were into-

C: It's like, "Actually, I'm mad because you wanna fuck my wife"? I don't- They weren't into each other!

G: And also, there's this just general idea of cuckoldry in this episode. [C: Right.] [laughs] Yeah. And nobody even has horns to show for it. [C: For real.] So I don't know. Earlier in the episode, the lady that Sam had sex with in the sink, her husband is shown to be brooding a little bit.

C: Yeah, he's upset about it.

G: Yeah, so I don't know. They had something going on with it. Sam is a cucker. Is that a word?

C: [laughing] Yeah, I think so.

G: It's always so fascinating to me that the word "cuck" is so old. [C: No, yeah, it is.] It's so old. It's such an old fucking word. It's the same way I'm like, [laughs] "They've had tennis for such a long time!"  That's how I feel about it, too. [C: True.] Shout out to Challengers or something.

C: Yeah. And then he says that the Arachne wasn't there to feed, she was here to breed. She was turning all of those men into other Arachnes. So by the time Roy was killed, he wasn't human anymore, so the bullet and the fire didn't do anything. So yeah, he said that he was hiding out for months, almost starved, but, you know, what kept him going was how he was gonna get revenge on Sam. So I guess during the hiding out, he figured out everybody Sam fucked and his phone number, [laughs] [G: Yeah.] but it took a whole year and all of that, I guess, because he was starving and adjusting. It's just- as a plot thing, it just doesn't work very well for me.

G: The thing is, I'm not even sure they were conscious that they were doing a hunter parallel, and that's what sucks about this because it's very obviously a hunter parallel, but they don't engage with it in any way that would suggest that they give a fuck that this is the case. So yeah, I don't know.

C: That he was hunting Sam?

G: Yeah!

C: Yeah, yeah. He was hitting up the library of women Sam Winchester fucked.

G: Yeah. "And now he's gonna fuck my wife!" [both laughing]

C: What is this?

G: [laughing] I just don't like this episode.

C: What is this? Yeah. And Roy says that he turned all of the women that Sam had sex with, and he's wondering if he should kill Sam or turn him. But this whole time, Dean has sort of been reaching for a glass shard and getting himself out of the webs.

G: This guy has an eight-eye vision. He didn't see Dean try to get that fucking thing.

C: I guess not. I guess he was focused on Sam or something. But yeah, he attacks Roy, and then Brenna frees Sam from the webs because Roy is maybe gonna kill Dean or something. So she lets Sam go, and then Sam chops off Roy's head, and he's dead. I hate it.

G: I don't understand Brenna as a character.

C: Yeah. What is her deal?

G: And I don't think we are supposed to, because she's not treated like a person. She is a plot device, that's it.

C: She is helpful, and she is there, and the whole time-

G: And she's there to be nice to Sam but mad at him.

C: Yeah, but barely. Just a little bit.

G: Yeah. And so Sam can ask for forgiveness, but she's not even- I think that's the whole thing that they were going for. There's this person who has all the goodness in her heart, is willing to give Sam all the benefit of the doubt, and she still won't forgive him, so it's really Sam's fault. That's the issue that they're going. That's the angle that they're going for. Because I think if they presented someone who was shouting at Sam, "You killed my husband!" then Sam can flagellate with that fucking guilt. But here, he can't because she's not engaging with him. [C: Yeah.] And I think that's what they're going for. I just hate that they have to do this to a character to do it.

C: Yeah, and a woman. If it was a man, I'd be like, "[both] It's fine." [G: Yeah.] This whole episode, she said over and over again, "All I want to do is find out what happened. I've made peace with the fact that he's dead," etc. And they just don't give her a moment to process any of the him coming back. She just goes, "Oh, no, he's trying to kill people now. I don't like it. Sam, get him!" What?

G: She walks back to her house- Oh, she doesn't. Maybe she rides with them. That's why Sam's there. But Sam's tailing her [laughs], and he's saying, "Look, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry, Brenna." And I'm just thinking, "What do you think is gonna happen, Sam?" [C laughs]

C: "Uh, it's okay."

G: Genuinely, what did he think was gonna happen? And I think what I hate about this is something undeniable about Sam's character, which is that he wants to be forgiven. And that is a recurring situation for Sam. That's his deal. He wants to- He is guilty all the time, and he wants to be forgiven for things. This is a situation where that's just not gonna happen. It's just not gonna happen. And so it becomes incredibly self-serving [C: Yeah.] to even seek an apology, or to even give an apology because then, you're placing the onus of forgiveness on the other person. And it's like, 1. It's not gonna happen. 2. If you really care about what she feels, just fucking leave her alone. [C: Yeah.] So yeah, it's frustrating, but it is something Sam Winchester will do.

C: Yeah, that's Sam.

G: Yeah. Anyway, she just doesn't give a fuck. Doesn't even turn around to acknowledge him and just goes into her house. Anyway, we go back to the abandoned house. They're packing up. And Sam says, "Yeah, you're right. We shouldn't have come back here." And Dean basically says, "You have to understand that everything that happened last year is not you." And Sam says, "No, it was. It was me." And Dean's like, "Okay, well, I give up. Do you want anything?" [laughs] And Sam's like, "Whatever, Dean. Shut the fuck up. I'm fine." And Dean says, "You know what? Everything's gonna be okay." And Sam says, "I don't know, Dean. If I did this here, who knows what else I've-" but then, he collapses on the ground. And he is shaking. What's it called? What's it called? He's convulsing, yeah. And Dean goes up to him and we see that Sam's eyes are open, but he seems, you know, out of it. And then we go into Sam's eye, and we see that what he is seeing is that he is burning in Hell. [C: Yup!] End of episode.

C: End of eppysode.

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G: Yeah. Well, what do we really think about this episode? It was fine when it's fine, and it's not when it's not. And more of the time, it's not fine than it was fine.

C: Yeah, not so good. Not so good, I think. [laughs]

G: Yeah. Best Line/Worst Line.

C: I think worst line was the whole, "You're gonna come back and fuck my wife thing."

G: Yeah, [laughs] I hated it. Who- I hate it. I think I also- you know what? The opposite of that is my favorite. When Debbie, the woman that Sam had sex with, goes, "What? The boxed stuff doesn't get better with age, Don!" [C laughing] I love that line. So true. [laughs]

C: [laughing] Yeah, so true!

G: I love a horrible wine. I love it. The super sweet ones that are like, "What are we doing here?" I love them. [C: Yeah.] So that's that's my hot take.

C: Yeah, I think I like the exchange at the end where Dean says that "None of it was you," and Sam says, "Let's be crystal-" Wow! Me reference! [G: Whoo!] "Let's be crystal clear, okay? It was me." [G: Yeah.] I liked seeing Sam put his foot down in that way.

G: Yeah, it's so fun that both our names are just words. Love it.

C: Love it.

G: I would say, what is-

C: You already gave your best line.

G: No, my worst line!

C: Oh. You don't agree with mine? [G: Oh, yeah.] You think I'm stupid? [both laugh]

G: I think you're stupid?

C: There's probably other bad ones.

G: There's other bad ones. Let's see.

C: Yeah, we should diversify.

G: Well, I think the whole "Sam has amnesia" thing is hilarious, but every time they were like, "Oh, so you're saying you have amnesia?" I just hated it. [C: Huh.] [laughs] I have the most pointless Best Line/Worst Line this episode. [both laughing] Well, sometimes, your best line and your worst line are completely irrelevant to anything. [C: Sometimes.] Okay, spread those sheets. Let us see BABPod stats.

C: "Unforgiven" is such an unserious episode. I just feel everything else is a reference to something right. And this one, they were we really have to drive home the emotional [G: The point, yeah.] whatever. Let's just call it "Unforgiven."

G: Okay, misogyny. I do think there is some misogyny in the way they portray the women of this episode. I would say... a 1?

C: What would you say? I feel like a 1 is a passing remark. I feel like it's a 2.

G: Okay, it's a 2. Okay, go on. There is racism.

C: Racism, I'd say it's inherent. Maybe not in the planning of it, but in how it's presented.

G: Yeah, I'd say a 3. [C: Yeah.] Homophobia?

C: Homophobia, I don't remember anything of that caliber occurring.

G: Yeah. It's so iconic, the homophobia stats this season. So just for reference, we gave a 3 for Episode 1, which is when they were like, "Wow! You're gay for having a wife." [C laughs] And then a couple 1s here and there, and then we gave a 4 to "Clap Your Hands If You Believe," the worst episode of all time, [both laugh] which we also gave a 4 on ableism for.

C: Yeah. Big win.

G: It's an odd episode, so you guess first. Oh my god, I'm actually tense about our IMDb because there's a chance I may not win.

C: There is a chance. Okay, I don't think people like this [G: Definitely not.] because I've never heard anybody talk about it a single time. Season 6 has been the season of 7s. I think that it is a- Okay, our last 7 was "All Dogs Go to Heaven."

G: What even was "All Dogs Go to Heaven"? Oh, the guy who became a dog.

C: Lucky, yeah. How does this compare to the guy who became a dog?

G: It's honestly pretty similar. [laughs]

C: Okay, I'm going to give it a 7.7. I think it's a guy who became a dog.

G: It has the same emotional core, [both laugh] which is an incredibly funny thing to say. But in my mind's eye.

C: What was the emotional core? Oh, no, it literally ends with him being like- He goes to a woman's house and him being like, "I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!" and her shutting the door on him. No, it's actually literally that. [G laughs]

G: Yeah, see? I was right. I would give this a 7 point-

C: And he killed her husband, too! [G laughs] Yeah, no, this is literally "All Dogs Go to Heaven." It's a 7.7.

G: Yeah, this is a double feature for- I would give this a 7.8. Ooh! It's a 7.9.

C: What? Oh, fuck! Well, good job. [G: This is good because-] C: We both did quite well, though, at least.

G: Yeah, this is good because it does provide tension to our end of episodes. [laughs]

This one says, "This is worse editing than Battlefield Earth," which is, I'm assuming, a movie that has bad editing. "This episode is filled with flashbacks, and each flashback is done in the worst possible way. [both laughing] They do sideways camera angles and cheap, quick editing as well as black-white contrast. Not only is it physically difficult to watch, but the writing is also hilariously bad. A citizen unlocks a prison cell because they somehow had the key for no reason-"

C: She works there!

G: "- and she says, 'Tie me up so it looks like a breakout. Why would an unlocked cell-" [both laughing]

C: [laughing] "- look like a breakout? People don't break out of prison by unlocking the cell!" No, you're so right! "I can't believe this episode was even allowed to be aired. It's so badly done in every way."

G: I love this! I love this! These are the kind of reviews that we need in our life! Oh, that's wonderful! And it was left behind in 2019! [C laughs]

C: Yeah. The top review mentions that liked seeing the contrast between soulless Sam and soulled Sam so close together within the episode, and I agree with that. [G laughing] You're still stuck on "People don't break out of prison by unlocking the door?" [G laughs] [G: Yeah.] It's really good.

G: [laughing] I just think "Why would an unlocked cell look like a breakout?" [both laughing] is so funny!

C: I mean- Okay. I think it's like, he threatened her- or she unlocked the door to come in, and then he- I don't know.

G: [laughing] No, but she's already tied up! How did she get there? I don't know. I don't know. Well, "The episode is okay. I love the run in with the law thing they had in the beginning seasons, but it gets old." You're gonna hate Season 7.

C: Oh, because of the Leviathans?

G: Yeah. This one compares it to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Sam being who he is.

C: Okay. I haven't read it, so.

G: Yeah, I know about the horrible BBC modernized version of it that was directed by the same person who made-

C: Steven Moffat?

G: Yeah, because it was in the video about how Sherlock is horrible.

C: So true. Most important video in the world.

G: Yeah. [laughs] I do think it's an incredibly funny video. I watched it last year, and I think I told you immediately after watching it that I watched it because it was important.

C: Yeah, I've only seen it once, but it remains a very fond part of my memory.

G: Okay, I think that’s it for this episode of Busty Asian Beauties. Next week, we will be discussing Season 6, Episode 14. Can you take a fucking guess what this episode title is?

C: I'm so scared. What? Is this the Titanic one?

G: No.

C: It's not "The French Mistake," is it?

G: Oh my god! We're nearing "The French Mistake"!

C: I can't believe that happened in this season. Like, be fucking for real.

G: When is "The French Mistake"? When is "The French Mistake"?

C: Oh, don't tell me! I want it to be a surprise!

G: Well, next week's episode is "Mannequin 3: The Reckoning." [both laugh]

C: No!

G: Leave us a rating or a review wherever you get your podcasts.

C: Follow us on social media! We are on Tumblr at bustyasianbeautiespod.tumblr.com. And- uh, what else?

G: Check out our merch.

C: Thanks to everybody- Oh, yeah yeah. And our tag is #BABPod, B-A-B-POD. [G: Hell yeah.] Thanks to everyone who's donated to our Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/bustyasianbeautiespod, and check out our merch at babpod.redbubble.com.

G: You can email us any feedback, comments, or inquiries at bustyasianbeautiespod@gmail.com. See you guys next time! [both] Bye!

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[lambergeier]

IT TOOK TWO MORE WEEKS BUT: part 2 let's go

seeley's nightwing 2016, issues 1-43. okay here's where we start getting into the business. i was bopping between early volumes of nw2016 and nw96 basically at random, both of them had their high points, until nw96 suddenly Clicked and then i stopped picking up volumes of nw2016 entirely. what i read was alright: the character beats in the damian arc were real stand-outs, i've returned to those issues a number of times even if the dr. hurt/pyg plot felt kind of nothing. and also the whole setting was simply racist. but jesus christ dick and damian are in love. otherwise, superman just suggesting dick check out bludhaven and then he does it was like, insulting. i felt personally insulted by that. fucking put any work in to setting up the status quo!! but truly without the frisson of bruce and dick's terrible relationship, bludhaven in 2017 or whatever just could not compare to bludhaven in 1996, so yeah i haven't really returned to the rebirth series since.

nightwing 1996, issues 1-117, minus nightwing: year one. first chunk of reading that should really be its own post. fascinating to watch how efficiently dixon sets up a status quo, which i have since watched a lot of other writers fail at badly lmao. his stuff just zips along, the action is fun, he builds out a big and enjoyable secondary cast (with the interesting tension of like, many of these characters are based on racist tropes, but they're still human in their actions underneath that? or something. requires more study lol). the dick/tim/babs/bruce relationships are all fun, got hints of tension even when he's not committing to anything huge (most especially with bruce and dick, least especially with dick and babs lol). AND THEN: devin grayson's run. man this really should be its own post. her stuff is great, her character work is second to none, but man the destruction of nixon's status quo felt almost vindictive in how long she drew it out. i agree doing knightfall to dick is great, i think about doing knightfall to dick every day of my life, and i think where she was going with it (but ultimately got stopped from achieving) was probably gonna be really interesting!! but it was just too long and too brutal for the medium imho. i would pay four figures for her ffn/ao3 account tho. devin i know you're out there

year one: batman/scarecrow. good times. love how even when bruce is trying to be a good dad and he still puts the literal fear of god in dick. what the hell man. not not battered wife coded like fr

robin & batman. this was fun like whump is fun--bruce making dick give the debrief on all his new friends was deeply compellingly horrible--but ultimately like, this can't be canon lol. it can't have been this bad at the beginning or else it's meaningless how bad it got later. i'm glad they kind of immediately made it irrelevant with b&ry1

batman & robin: year 1. SOOO GOOD. CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHERE THIS GOES. SAMNEE MY KING!!!

joker: last laugh 5/6 and robin 93 #95. wanted to see dick kill the joker. honestly think everyone should have been way more fucked up by all that. one fucking issue of being depressed after, that's kid shit. devin grayson read that one issue and it made her so mad she blew up dick's entire apartment building

the titans 1999, issues 1-39. first twelve issues or whatever are great because, of course, they are by devin grayson. she simply nails the little character moments. dick and kory's whole intensely loving nightmarish shit.....mmmmm that's good! kept reading after she left but couldn't make it to the series finale. just got kinda boring. jesse quick was kinda great tho, i liked her neurotic corporate ass.

the boy wonder, juni ba. pell has said more on this and more intelligently, but to sum up very quickly, i do think it's probably impossible to make something good out of the orientalist bog that is the al ghuls. i think this was a very interesting attempt, though, and it was gorgeous, and damian is my baby, and the jason was fantastic, and tim and dick were very cute (tim's nasty little redditor beanie from his robin flashback: iconic), so for all of this i will forgive the boy wonder's worst sin, which was including yet another fucking kintsugi metaphor.

birds of prey one-shots. literally their third issue together babs is eating dinah out then asking her why they don't spoon as much as they used to. what the fuck did dixon think he was writing?

infinite crisis #6-7. i don't remember like any of this. #blessings. emma remembers it tho bc she was regularly on that scans_daily shit until infinite crisis suddenly started happening and ruined everything she ever loved. she filled me on the "and then superboy punched time" meme. dark times

a whole mess of shit leading up to batman & robin 2009 in order to more fully bring batman & robin 2009 into my heart. includes morrison's batman/batman rip/the resurrection of ra's al ghul, the accompanying tec/nightwing/robin 1993 issues, the final nightwing 1996 issues, an inadvisable amount of final crisis, last rites, the battle for the cowl, and then like 90% of the batman/tec issues with dickbats. and then, finally, batman & robin 1-26. no i haven't read batman incorporated yet. second chunk of reading that should be its own post. this was a really funny incident caused by emma picking up batman and robin and being like baby i think this is good come read it with me and me being like "oh shit i haven't read anything past infinite crisis yet, lemme just do a quick little context read" and then, a week later.... anyways morrison is fascinating, low lows (final crisis, talia) but some high highs (their very first issue with the fight in the art musuem with all the pictures-within-panels reacting to the fight, DAMN that was good). i really like the hallucinatory ambiguity of a lot of their stuff. i love when dick grayson is sad. i love him and damian. they are babies and in love. alfred is a freak for real: enjoyed that. eeeeeverything to do with the breakdown of tim and dick's relationship as implied thru this era including red robin: good. still thinking about winick's line about dick always knew he'd bury bruce without a single gray hair!! damn!!

special mention from the above list: like 7 issues of bruce wayne: the road home. INSANE BRUCE BEHAVIORS. INSANE. JUST DON'T TELL DICK YOU'RE HOME? DO TELL TIM AND THEN NEG HIM FOR LIKE 28 PAGES OF COMIC? ALAS, WE'LL HAVE TO KILL THE BATMAN.

red robin plus that one issus of adventure comics 2009 with tim and kon in the paris sewers. i love this, i love tim, i love red robin, i love chris yost, i love tim's year-long episode of magical thinking, he is my baby, he is my normal and rational king, i love him.

task force z. okay listen i had a lot of fun with this. issue nine through the finale completely fell apart, the machinations of the "plot" were ultimately total nonsense, but the jason&bruce and jason&the other kids issues were really really fun (besides the usual babs character assassination). i love jason just getting to preach to everyone about how nobly he's suffered. finally in rosenberg we find a worthy successor to judd "jason todd has done nothing wrong" winick. also i love harvey dent. shame it sounds like the follow-up joker series sucks ass, i will not be reading all that

skimmed forever evil and then nightwing 2011 #30. wanted to know about the infamous fight scene. even in the context of n52 bruce, who i know is famous for sucking ass, this felt like character assassination. like it was just hard to read. there were one million other ways to have gotten dick into spyral, that they picked this one is kind of a nightmare lmao

the 2011 judgment on gotham event. this was weird. are you telling me there are people out there who are christians like for real?

batman: gates of gotham. bad. dickbats not wroth it.

knight terrors: nightwing 2023. WHY do i KEEP READING comics from the TWENTY-TWENTIES. BABS GREATEST FEAR IS RELYING TOO MUCH ON TECHNOLOGY-> OOC, ABLEIST, BORING, AND I'LL KILL YOU

taylor's nightwing 2016, #106-113. why did i read this? was i possessed?

watters' nightwing 2016, #119. tentatively intrigued. you've appealed to my emotionally curious nature. i will not be buying dcui for you though.

like a single issue of gotham war. batman #138. OOF. OOF! NOT GOOD!

BIRDS OF PREY BABY. #1-9 let's go war criminals let's go

literally all of knightfall. all nine collected volumes. everything through troika. my end of the year blitz. the final chunk of reading that should be its own post, but here we are. the art in this ranged from good to like, stupefying. graham nolan and scott hana have to be some of the best to ever do it. prelude to knightfall and knightfall vol. 1: fun fun tasty stuff. prodigal: IIIIIIIIIINSANE. everything else: boring (i'm sorry jpv i am just not that into your problems!) to offensively, offensively bad (WOW THE SEARCH HASN'T BEEN REPRINTED IN 25 YEARS? THAT'S CRAZY. COULD WE HAVE MADE IT 50?). the way all this is the inciting incident for the modern batfamily is like.....man there is a lot going on there. a lot to unpack!!! very glad i read it tho, even if that also meant i had to read the search 💔

2024 comics post

broooooooooooo. what the fuck HAPPENED.

the actual cause of all this: i read some really funny fic by ao3 user deadchannelradio, then i got emma to watch some old teen titans with me, then we watched the under the red hood movie, then i read some more fanfiction, almost entirely bad, then i caved and checked what the public library had available to borrow comics-wise. which turned out to be a lot. and then i bought the DCU subscription. and now here we are. this is going to be in approximately chrono order, and there will be no bolded recommendations. read only what big 2 comics you can justify to god.

tom taylor's nightwing, vols. 1-5 (issues 78-105 i think) plus fear state. my first foray back into big 2 comics since my mcu-era marvel situation in high school and college. haha, these are kinda cute, i thought. simplistic, but the art is gorgeous, i said. i would be happy to buy these as floppies at my local store, i theorized. like some kind of idiot. like some kind of naive child.

batman/superman: world's finest, #1-ongoing. waid and mora just too fucking good. i love nonsense, and to put nonsense in my mouth. would actually consider buying the first volume as a tpb it's so fun except for the massive, classically racist, unforced L of making another culture's normal nuanced folk hero (ne'zha) into a demon from hell for just like, no reason. hello? also love mark waid just doing whatever the fuck he wants with the kingdom come continuity. it's his house. no one can stop him. still reading this one as new issues go up on DCU.

world's finest: teen titans, #1-6 loved this also. i also haven't read any og teen titans (emma read all of pre-crisis NTT while i was reading nightwing, so the early children remain firmly in her realm of expertise) but she also agreed that it was cute. waid is just fun. like what are we supposed to do.

mark waid's shazam 2023, #1-6. see above re: waid and his powers. big shout out to dan mora, as ever, but BIIIIIG shout out to colorist alejandro sanchez, who i truly think made this arc. girl those WATERCOLOR EFFECTS!!

robin 2021, #1-17. read this and super sons at about the same time, officially dipping my toe into the damian waters. solid, loved the issue of all the other robins chasing after him, him and dick love each other for REAL. i also like his little goth girlfriend, and his manga habit. felt like a kinda ham-fisted attempt to give damian his own story without being willing to set him up with his own status quo, a la bludhaven, but what can you do.

super sons, #1-16. children's comics for sure, but with a surprising amount of blood in them? wasn't quite certain of the marketing angle on that, but i LOVED jon and damian they are BABIES. i also like every time clark is like my son never listen to damian. his father is a lunatic. for sure never listen to his father either. that was cute. shame this was cut so short lmao.

tim drake: robin, #1-6. offensively, offensively bad. i didn't even really know tim yet but this was like. please christ in heaven gay people have to be worthier of better comics than this.

batgirl 2000, #1-37. i know this is widely-loved, but it actually didn't get me until like #12 or so? if that? i love cass, but the art was rough for me, and it couldn't carry me for the early non-verbal comics. her shit with shiva was great tho. cass you are fully insane my girl

under the red hood and lost days. ICONIC!! JASON TODD MY RATIONAL KING!!!

robins: being robin. did not like this. trite. also did not like dick's manbun: a real issue.

batman: year one. oughhhhh what if the classics are good actually. and unfortunately. mazzucchelli and lewis are so fucking good, like lewis in particular..... what even is left to be said. the art alone is Just That Good. also bruce wayne and jim gordon are kissing with tongue for real

robin: year one. mmmmmm good. dick grayson your problems. also i still love harvey dent. possibly my favorite batman villain. symptom of having watched a lot of batman begins/read my one random copy of the long halloween an extensive number of times as a teen

batgirl: year one. had some great moments, but did not like nearly as much as robin y1. i do think this is due to the sexism. i like when babs punched infant dick in the solar plexus tho!

batman: urban legends - specifically the cheer arc with jason. i really liked this but i'm not sure i'll feel the same in a year or so. i think this was a pretty deft way to get jason to drop lethal violence without betraying his own justified belief in the power of lethal violence (rational king), and thus bring him back into the family fold, but of course bringing him back into the fold is itself a fraught project, and his character as a whole is so uncertain (as i understand) since the new 52 so like. i think it did what i was trying to do quite well (and i loved how insane bruce appeared! compared to jason!) but should it have been trying to do all that? an open question!

devin grayson's gotham knights, #1-24. WELL AS IT WOULD HAPPEN THESE ARE MAYBE THE BEST BATCOMICS I READ ALL YEAR. listen i am so aware of devin grayson's many sins. but these are the original "what does it mean for bruce to have all these fucking teenagers" comics, and, so far in my reading, they remain the undisputed best. everyone's just been rehashing her since, and it hasn't been nearly as good. she's got the touch (profound fandom-aligned inanities)

batman: murderer/fugitive. put an order in for the recently-released 1100 page $125 omnibus just this afternoon. It's Good.

robin vol 1: reborn (tim drake). idk the exact issues on this, collects tim's first few post-tlpod batman issues, plus his first miniseries. tim drake by god do i care you.

lmao okay the post editor is starting to lag like a motherfucker. posting this then putting the next half in a reblog

[servin-up-surveys]

survey #117

(taken february 21st; uploading surveys taken while gone)

Have you ever sat under a bridge? Yes, when fishing with Dad.

Do you ever go fishing or do you find it to be cruel? ^ lol what a coincidence. If you're fishing for food, I'm fine with it, but fishing solely for fun is absolutely something I find cruel nowadays. You are terrifying the life out of and damaging that animal and putting it back in the dirty water with an open wound. I'm not gonna lie and say I wouldn't still go if Dad asked me to because that was our "thing" growing up, and we also barely ever see each other, so I would suck it up in that case.

Do you have trouble remembering people’s names? Absolutely yes. You're lucky as hell if I remember your name early.

What’s your favorite kind of tree? Wisteria. I adore weeping willows, too.

Do you like mozzarella sticks? No.

Do you share any of the same favorite bands as your parents/guardians? Ozzy is like, Mom's second-favorite artist after Metallica, I'm pretty sure. I know he's WAY up there. She likes loads other bands that I like too. Dad's favorite is Van Halen (that I know of), who I also really enjoy, but they're not a real "favorite."

Have you ever been in a wedding? I was a bridesmaid in my sister's, yes. I was supposed to be one in another sister's wedding as well, but at this time Mom was diagnosed with cancer and going through chemo so getting to Ohio was out of the question. I'm pretty sure Misty had the ceremony filmed for Mom; she is basically THE only mother she's ever had and desperately wanted her there, but she of course completely and entirely understood why it wasn't reasonable.

Who’s the last person’s birthday that you celebrated? What’d you do? My niece Emerson's. Per usual for my sister's kids' parties, we really just got together at her place with family and friends, chatted, ate, let the kids play.

Are your parents divorced? If so, when did it happen? Yeah. I was like, 17-ish.

Have you ever attended a bachelorette party? No.

What do you take pictures of most often? My cat, lol.

Have you ever gotten your period more than once in a month? I feel like this has happened once? Maybe?

What’s the smallest animal that you’re afraid of? Ticks, most likely. I am TERRIFIED of them.

What was your parents’ opinion on same-sex relationships? Mom is totally for them. I don't know about Dad, but just knowing who he is as a person/the general gist of how he thinks, he probably thinks it's unnatural or weird. He was perfectly decent to Sara when she visited though and he met her, and he knew we were dating.

What’s one alcoholic beverage that you do not enjoy? I've never tried a wine I enjoyed.

Have you ever had someone throw up on you before? No, I'd basically rather die.

Do you prefer pads or tampons, if you need them? I hate both honestly, but I semi-recently went back to pads.

How old did your oldest pet live to be? What kind of pet was it? I'm pretty sure that would be my dog Teddy. He made it to 13. He was a beagle/cocker spaniel mix.

What’s the best movie without a happy ending? The Boy in the Striped Pajamas comes to mind. It's sad as absolute hell, but the ending FUCKING haunts you. It shoves in your face the absolute evil humanity is capable of, and to never, ever let an event like the Holocaust happen EVER again.

What is something you think is actually better about today’s generation? I think each generation is getting better at being accepting of people they don't understand and even encouraging them to be themselves, even if they don't "get it." Also very worth mentioning is how mental health problems are being noticeably destigmatized.

What’s the worst episode of your favorite TV show? It's not that it's a bad episode story-wise or how it's portrayed or anything, but the MM episode where Flower dies just fucking destroyed me, and I'd probably still cry if I re-watched it.

Which fictional character do you think you’d be great friends with? Clearsight from Wings of Fire.

Do you have the same religious beliefs as your parents? Absolutely not. Both are Christians, while I quite seriously abhor religion.

What’s your favorite Led Zeppelin song? "Kashmir" is fucking iconic.

Who would you call a lyrical genius? Otep Shamaya.

Who supports you financially? Mostly Mom, but also my dad.

Who knows the most about you (besides yourself)? Mom, maybe? Though there are types of things I don't share with her that I do with select others.

Would you be/are you a good role model to a younger sibling? I know I'm not. No one would ever guess Nicole is my "little" sister given how successful, independent, and capable she is. It kinda hit me like a meteor recently how I don't think I've ever heard either of my sisters say anything along the lines of them being proud of me or anything, ever. I very genuinely think I'm embarrassing to both of them.

Who was the last non-relative woman you spoke to in person? A lady at the social security office.

What’s a topic you’ve drastically changed your opinion on? A metric shit-ton of things truly, but one of the strongest and most drastic is my view on gay rights. I used to be a homophobic/transphobic Christian, and now I very sincerely wish I could strangle that bitch. I am VERY pro-LGBTQ+ now and have been for many years.

How many bedrooms does your house have? TECHNICALLY three, but the extra bedroom is this spare kind of "office" room I have where I sit at the computer.

Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis? No, and let's PLEASE keep it that way. That shit sounds terrifying.

Does the thought of having wrinkles when you’re older upset you? Not really, I mean, literally every single person who lives a truly full life gets there... I don't WANT them, but knowing I will doesn't upset me.

Do you know anyone who’s struggling with addiction? Yes. I mean all things considered, I myself am. Granted, I'm not addicted to anything that is in itself dangerous, like drugs or alcohol or self-harm, but the severity of how reliant I am on technology/the Internet is ABSOLUTELY an addiction and it severely does control my life.

Are any other members of your household home right now? Mom's home, yeah.

Were you upset when you found out certain things weren’t real? (santa, tooth fairy...) Not *upset*, no. By the time I learned those things weren't real, I'd totally suspected it. Of course I wanted them to be real, 'cuz I mean what kid DOESN'T want to believe in fun, magical stuff like that, but I wasn't upset at all.

Name something you’re proud of. Brag a little bit. I really am proud of myself for how dedicated I'm being in job-hunting. It feels FUCKING GOOD to FINALLY be in a place where I feel like if I find the right conditions, I really can work. I'm checking the Indeed website every single day, searching various terms or job titles that I think might bring up something worth investigating, and I refuse to stop until I find something.

Where would you like to go right now? I miss Girt already lol, I wish he was here or I was at his place, but he's working today. He stayed late last night (and it takes him around 30 minutes to get home) so he's probably a zombie right now.

Do you pay any attention to celebrity drama? Uh no, I could NOT care less.

What’s been an embarrassing phase you went through? If the "s0 raNdOM XDDD!!!!" pre-teen Brittany manifested as her own human being, I would LITERALLY set out on a quest to murder her and bury her miles underground lmfao

What’s the ugliest animal in your opinion? Probably like, the blobfish lmao.

What about cutest? Meerkats. Call it a bias, but COME ON, they're foot-tall little furry dudes with big eyes and make cute noises and can stand on their hind legs thinkin' they're all big 'n' shit, I FUCKING love them.

Are you good at math? No, and I've gotten worse and worse the older I've gotten. Whenever numbers are involved in honestly like, anything, I just CANNOT interpret information. Like you can explain and explain and explain, and I'm just NOT going to understand. It's honestly extremely embarrassing, just how bad my ability to understand math is.

Have you given any thought about what the Christian god looks like? How they think their devil looks. :^)

What’s your most used emojis? Most likely the sobbing one. I use it for both obviously sad cases but probably even more so like the "crying from laughing" kind of way.

Who’s one of the most talented people you know? What are they talented at? That's... so hard, picking just one. I absolutely consider Tez very high on this list, given his fantastic art skills, in a serious plethora of forms. I also think he's a very strong writer with FANTASTIC character-building skills.

Have you ever experienced a medical emergency? Yes. Off the top of my head, a concussion and a cold medicine overdose. I don't THINK breaking my wrist was a real medical emergency, like I obviously wasn't dying or at any serious, life-threatening risk.

Are you muscular? Uh, NO.

Do you have one of those removable hand-held shower heads? Yes; they're kinda mandatory for me anyway, using a shower chair. Even when I could comfortably shower standing up though, I very much preferred when you could remove them because I found it much easier to thoroughly get soap off everywhere.

How many burners does your stove have? Four.

When you go to a restaurant, do you prefer to sit at a booth or a table? Booth.

Has your car ever been broken into? No.

What genre was the last song you listened to? Who provided the vocals? Uh Asking Alexandria is some kind of heavier metal, but the song is a Nine Inch Nails cover, and I have no idea what you'd consider the genre of the OG bc I don't really listen to or like that band. The singer of Asking Alexandria at the time was Danny Worsnop, apparently.

Do you have any medical appointments coming up anytime soon? Always, honestly... I know I'm fucking finally seeing an endocrinologist soon, I think next month or the one after.

Have you heard anyone singing today, or has anyone sung in your presence? Besides listening to music, no, I don't think so.

What food or drinks makes your teeth hurt? Ice cream absolutely can.

Who did you last hold hands with? Girt.

Do you have a loud or more soft laugh? I'm a fucking hyena stg

Is there anyone who makes you smile no matter what mood you’re in? Girt seriously can.

Have you ever stargazed with someone? Kinda, I guess.

Are there any things coming up that you have to travel for? Uhhhh not that I know of. I know Mom wants to go back up to New York, but it's looking like she MIGHT be reconciling with and seeing her absolute rancid shitbag of a brother that nearly tore the family apart after their mom died, and I told her I fucking REFUSE to go if we're staying at his house. I won't even visit that fucking house, ever again. He is no family of mine. My mom is way more forgiving than I am, but what's wild is it's not like Rob has changed at all... The law just squeezed him into doing what he had to do if he didn't want to go to jail. Her other brother Bill, who REALLY dealt with Rob and his catastrophic bullshit, is on the same page as me; he refuses to call him family ever again. I'll stay with HIS family if we go up there. I absolutely adore his wife and want to see her again anyway.

What’s one of your biggest accomplishments today? I actually very thoroughly did my PT exercises. More than I usually do, with more focus, and the appropriate number of sets. I FELT it. I'm getting better about doing them as time passes; it's just been a challenge to remember them and solidify them into my routine.

What was the name of the main character in the last book you read? In the one I'm currently in the process of reading, his name is Turtle.

What was the last pill you took? Ibuprofen. I had a headache. Probably from staying up all night last night and only allowing myself to sleep like, 2-3 hours in the morning...

If you were a rockstar, what color guitar would you have? Ehhhh maybe black, but with a cool design or texture on it.

What are three other names you like that start with the same letter as your name? Uhhh Bianca, Bella, and uh... Belle? Not many come to mind that I really love.

Have you ever met a Jason that you didn’t like? A Jason scarred me for life, lmfao, but I don't not like him.

What was the name of the person who bullied you the most in high school? Just Rachel, really. But that was brief... ish.

[hichi842]

Heyo! Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if I could maybe get a matchup? Anything's fine really. I'm 5'9'' and 117 lbs, pan/demi and an INFJ-T. I have Bipolar Disorder and some pretty nasty Social Anxiety but I've been told I'm very others-oriented? The only thing I'm really good at is writing, and even with that I'm not that great at it. I'm also snarky as shit. Oh yeah- I've also sold my soul to Jojo's Bizzare Adventure lol. If you end up doing this, thank you so much!

I match you with...

Eijiro Kirishima!

An incredibly sweet and caring couple.

People were low key surprised when they found out you two got together, not because it was a bad pair, but you guys didn’t seem to have much in common.

Though, everyone could tell that this is the partner both of you needed.

Once Kirishima knows about your mental illnesses, he wants to help you as much as possible.

He introduces you to new people while also going at your pace and respecting your boundaries.

He thinks your so manly and strong for holding yourself up even with your hardships.

He doesn’t really think about height when entering a relationship, but he loves how tall you.

Whenever you write, he insists on seeing it. No matter what you think about it, he thinks your so talented!

He’s so patient, so when you get a bit snarky or have mood swings he can calmly help you trough it.

In all honesty, he kind of finds your snarkiness endearing.

He’s never really been into watching anime, but he would totally watch Jojo with you if you proposed it.

He probably would by you merch because he could tell how much you like it.

He would never want to leave you, you’re just too amazing!

[adiono]

So IT'S DONE YALLLLL 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

At first, I thought the series did a 180 on us and killed of Nakami (because they were not showing him in any of the first few panels, but good thing that wasn't the case. I wish they did tho because I wanted to see him with the rest of his classmate-friends one last time before the manga ended.

And then when they showed a panel of an old Nakami, I almost fainted again because I though the whole series was just Nakami reminiscing his memories with Magari and that Magari died somewhere within those 12 years leading to their reunion for the eclipse. But then they showed Magari, so that calmed me down. I kinda wished they showed Magari's face though, but as long as they're both alive (as well as the rest of the characters), I'm good.

Overall, I would rate this entire manga... somewhere between 8 and 9 out of 10 STARS. I feel like there could've been much more, but this is a slice-of-life manga and one of the things you have with this genre is that you appreciate the calmness of life. It focuses on the randomness of life as well as both the good and the bad (usually somewhere in between). Regardless, I think we all knew that the manga was building up to Magari's surgery, or at least, an event that had something to do with Magari's health so I guess this was a pretty reasonable ending.

I can't wait to watch the future seasons of the anime though (I hope they renewed it ugh).

RATING: 8.5/10

Finished the manga on August 21, 2023 at 6:39PM

P.S. Reading the last few chapters (117 to 125) today was so crazy because I randomly just got the urge to read the manga today. I didn't get to read for more than a month because I didn't have access to VIZ. But yeah, I just got the urge to read and then I realized that the 125th chapter was the last chapter! It's crazy...

Anyway, if you are one of the non-existent people who read my updates, then thank you lmaooooo AHAHHAHA It's been a ride. I've been posting my updates here since January 2022 and it's been fun updating my blog even if nobody actually reads it.

To end this final update for Insomniacs After School, here's a panel of Nakami and Magari from the very first chapter (which is my favorite picture of them):

BYE YALLLLLLLLL I'LL REREAD THIS MANGA IN THE FUTURE. WHY DO I FEEL LIKE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT EVERY TIME I READ THIS HAHAHHA

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

just continuing my reaction thread for INSOMNIACS AFTER SCHOOL Y'ALL GO READ IT

[eddiemxnsons]

PROMPT/SITUATION LIST (1)

If interested, you can select one or more of these following prompts/situations to integrate into your Band of Brothers request!

PROMPTS !

(NOT ALL ARE MINE!)

BORDERLINE SEXUAL/FLIRT/NSFW

1. "I'm the captain of the girls Track and Field team and Cross Country team, but I can also be fast and dominating in other departments."

2. "Bite me", "If you insist"

3. "You're not very intimidating"

4. "Drop the attitude"

5. "We're just friends", "Friends don't nonchalantly do this sort of shit"

6. "Really? You want to have sex here...now?"

7. "Do you like that? Me being in control?"

8. "You wanted me to walk in on you"

9. "I dare you"

10. "Watch me"

11. "Don't test me"

12. "Don't be a smartass"

13. "Try to stay quiet for me. Can you do that?"

14. "Is that the best you can do?"

15. "Wanna bet?"

16. "Do not tempt me"

17. "We're in public, you know"

18. "Do you think they could hear us", "Yes we can"

19. "Quick, fucking hide in that closet"

20. "You're so fucking hot when you're mad"

21. "Hurry up"

22. "Wow, I didn't know your were that flexible"

SITUATIONS

1. Good morning kiss

2. In secret kiss

3. Against a wall kiss

4. Standing outside in the rain

5. Injury/death of character or reader

6. Going to meet his family/taking him to meet yours

7. Rainy morning spent in bed

8. Back hugs

9. Long embraces

10. Stroking their thumbs over the back of the other’s hand whilst holding hands

11. Softly stroking their cheek with their thumb

12. Jealous kisses

13. Distracting kisses

14.

ANGST/SOFT/GENERAL

1. "Fuck you"

2. "What's the point?"

3. "You're family, I could never

leave you behind"

4. "I've got you"

5. "I need you"

6. "I care about you"

7. "I'm just looking out for you"

8. "You make me feel alive. For the first time in awhile, it feels like I can truly breathe"

9. "I'd feel a lot better if you just let me walk you home"

10. "If I asked you to stay, would you?"

11. "I'm not a damsel in distress. I'm a damsel at doing damage"

12. "You couldn't handle me even if I came with instructions"

13. "It wasn't your fault"

14. "You're wrong and I'll prove it"

15. "There's so much blood"

16. "I actually found it in the

recycling bin behind the building"

17. "I can't do anything right"

18. "Don't tell me to relax!"

19. "Quit touching me, your feet are cold!"

20. "You aren't the boss of me"

21. "What gives you the right?"

22. "How is this my fault?"

23. "I don't care"

24. "Control your anger or you'll have me to worry about"

25. "I can't see anything"

26. "Don't look"

27. "All I want is a happy ending"

28. "__! Open the door"

29. "You lied to me"

30. "Marry me"

31. "I'm not going anywhere"

32. "Take my hand"

33. "Let me help you"

34. "It's okay, I'm here"

35. "Hear that? I'm alive, I'm right here with you"

36. "Have you lost your damn mind?"

37. "What the fuck were you thinking? You could have been killed"

38. "You need to rest"

39. "I can't feel my legs"

40. "Lucky shot"

41. "You're not going to die on me"

42. "__! Take my hand!"

43. "Take me instead"

44. "Don't touch her/him"

45. "Let her/him go"

46. "You're jealous"

47. "Watch me"

48. "You're dead"

49. "Am I going to die?"

50. "We found you crying. What happened?"

51. "Nothing ever goes right"

52. "Where is he/she?"

53. "This is all your fault"

54. "Wake up"

55. "I would rather die"

56. "I feel so sick"

57. "It burns/hurts"

58. "God must hate me"

59. "You shouldn't have gone by yourself"

60. "Get out of my way"

61. "You don't need to worry about me"

62. "Is that blood?"

63. "I can't say I'm surprised"

64. "Isn't that illegal?"

65. "I'll be with you the whole time"

66. "I don't wanna hurt you"

67. "I keep seeing his/her face"

68. "I didn't want to make you do this"

69. "Did you do this to yourself?"

70. "You have the emotional capacity of a brick"

71. "Shut up for a second, would you?"

72. "Are you wearing my shirt?"

73. "I want to marry you"

74. "I saw that. You just checked me out"

75. "You look awful"

76. "What happened last night?"

77. "I want you to be happy"

78. "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?"

79. "Do me a favor and break my nose"

80. "She/he is the star athlete"

81. "You owe me a drink"

82. "Please tell me you feel the same way"

83. "I'm in love with my best friend"

84. "You look stunning"

85. "You're so fucking amazing"

86. "You're burning up"

87. "I've got your back"

88. "I don't like the way they look at you"

89. "I took NyQuil instead of DayQuil on accident and am about to pass out"

90. "I totally let you win, I mean, look at who you're up against"

91. "Shit, that's a lot of blood"

92. "Don't give me that look"

93. "Am I scaring you?"

94. "Hey, you demon fuck"

95. "My thing is, I don't give a shit"

96. "You've always been trouble"

97. "God, you're pretty"

98. "Does it hurt?"

99. "I love it when you laugh"

100. "You shouldn't have done that"

101. "I'm here, baby"

102. "I'm seriously not that drunk"

103. "What the fuck were you thinking?"

104. "So I just realized...that I was shot"

105. "I don't necessarily hate you, but if you were on fire and I had a glass of water, I'd drink it instead"

106. "You love him/her don't you?" "Was is that obvious?"

107. "Are you okay?"

108. "Don't just stand there"

109. "Stop it, you're bleeding"

110. "I waited for you for hours"

111. "Dance with me"

112. "You little shit"

113. "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry"

114. "Put the gun down"

115. "The blood says otherwise"

116. "I'd kiss you but it presently seems inappropriate to do so"

117. "Then marry me"

118. "Let's be honest, we/you got lucky"

119. "You having fun down/up there?"

120. "You're safe"

121. "You don't have half a chance, bitch"

122. "I have a hole in my side", "Pardon?", "I got shot"

123. "Stay quiet and don't fucking move"

124. "You look good today"

125. "Stop being difficult"

126. "Yeah, yeah, you're cute, now stop with that with shit-eating grin"

127. "Tell me I'm wrong"

128. "I'm only here to establish an alibi"

129. "I need a favor — not the sexual kind"

130. "Why can't I see you?"

131. "Help is on the way. You just have to stay awake a little bit longer"

132. "Do you want to die?"

133. "I'm fully capable of kicking your ass"

134. “Can you shut up for once in your life?”

135. “You’re jealous”

136. “I’m telling you. I’m haunted”

137. “Good thing I didn’t ask for your opinion”

138. “It’s six o’ clock in the morning, you’re not having vodka”

139. “Okay, so maybe I didn’t see that coming”

140. “Excuse me?”

141. “Can I kiss you?”

142. “You really thought I was dead?”

143. “God, I love your face.”

144. “I love it when you’re a mess!”

145. “I just want you to be happy.”

146. “I can’t imagine my life without you”

147. “Stop being a fucking dick”

148. “You weren’t there...why weren’t you there”

149. “Do you think?”

150. “Now it’s over....I don’t really know what to do”

151. “Don’t look”

152. “I can’t see anything”

153. “What’s happening?”

154. “Get away from me!”

155. “Whatever you do, don’t open your eyes”

156. “Somebody help me/us, please”

157. “Thank you for staying with me”

158. “Your eyes are so pretty”

159. “Get over here, you doof”

160. “You’re so needy”

161. “Kiss me again”

162. “I don’t care”

163. “That isn’t an option”

164. “What did you just say to me?”

165. “Let go of me”

166. “You aren’t the boss of me”

167. “Do I make myself clear?”

168. “Excuse me?”

169. “How is this my fault?”

170. “Why are your eyes so red?”

171. “Are you afraid to die?”

172. “Want some company?”

173. “Are you warm enough?”

174. “What’s the point?”

175. “I’m not afraid to die, just wish I could live a little first”

176. “I trust you with my life”

177. “I need you to live”

178. “You make me want to live”

179. “You’re worth more than this”

180. “You’re bleeding”

181. “You’re allowed to be upset about what happened to you”

182. “Please, let me help you”

183. “You have me”

184. “Just rest”

185. “I’ve got you, you’re safe”

186. “Why kill them with kindness when you can kill them with fire?”

187. “I bet you can’t jump high enough to reach the ceiling”, “try me”

188. “__, wake up!” “I’m not asleep. I’m dead. Leave flowers and get out”

189. “You’ll have to forgive __, she/he has a heart condition. He doesn’t have one”

190. “But if you’re here, who’s guarding Hades?”

191. “It’s freezing, come here”

192. “Say it again”

193. “Kiss me again”

194. “You were always sure of yourself”

[viinchester]

Prompts

How/What to request

Please comment or send an ask with the number of the prompt(s) you want + the character + more details you want to be included. I'm feeling really creative right now, so I might be able to do some of your requests.

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1. "Did you bring us here to die?" - "Obviously." - "I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not."

2. "You.. You are-.." - "Beautiful? A genius? Immensely talented?" - "Dangerous."

3. "All that blood looks good on you, it really brings out your eyes."

4. "You keep on pointing that gun at me and blabber about how much you've been wanting to kill me. I'm beginning to doubt your commitment."

5. "Remove your hand or I will rip your arm off and beat you to death with it."

6. "I don't care if you're panicking - just do it quietly."

7. "How long have you been standing there?" - "Longer than you'd like."

8. "Keep your morals away from me."

9. "When did you become so smart?" - "Since I stopped listening to you."

10. "I remember kissing you.. Why do I remember kissing you?"

11. "I was just kind of hoping that you'd.. y'know.. fall in love with me."

12. "Well, that didn't end the way I expected it to, but at least nobody important died."

13. "You're going to have to tell people you're leaving eventually." - "Yeah, but how should I do it? Shall I shout it from the rooftops or send a mass e-mail?"

14. "I have never been so insulted!" - "You don't listen much then, do you?"

15. "What are you doing?" - "… Eating." - "We're being held hostage and you decide to raid the kitchen!?" - ".. They didn't say the fridge was off limits."

16. "Come over here and make me."

17. "I have a name and it's not sweetheart."

18. "I wouldn't miss you. Nobody would." - "..." - "No, wait! I didn't-" - "Fuck off, I hate you."

19. "I really wish you were never born." - "Well, me neither. But.. life be like that sometime." - ".. You're an idiot, you know that?"

20. "I'm dying and you can't do anything about it, so please just hold me. I don't want to die here alone.."

21. "You're bleeding! Where's your friend!?" - "Left me to die to save their own ass. Guess you were right, I really am not worth it."

22. "Did you really think I cared about you?"

23. "This is what I get from trusting you.. Everybody told me to stay away from you, but I ignored them.." - "Yeah, that was really stupid. You should've known better. And for the record: I don't regret anything."

24. "You lied to me! Everything you ever did.. It was all just a game to you!" - "You found out? What a shame.. I kind of enjoyed playing with you."

25. "This is a joke, right? Right!?"

26. "What are you doing?" - "Just what's long over due."

27. "I'm a monster." - "You know you're not."

28. "Listen, I believe there's good inside of you somewhere.. Just.. Just put that knife down, okay?"

29. "Sometimes you need to make your sarcasm more clear."

30. "Oh crap. That's your »I did something bad«-face."

31. "This never happened. Understood?"

32. "Can't you be happy for me for just five minutes?"

33. "You don't give a damn about me!" - "Frankly, I do give a damn about you, my dear."

34. "Innocent until proven guilty, my friend."

35. "You did what!?"

36. "I know I'm very drunk, but I want to kiss you so bad.." - "Excuse you?"

37. "Are you done?" - "Depends."

38. "I should hate you, but all I feel is love!" - "Well, I have that effect on people."

39. "I didn't do it." - "Then why are you laughing?" - "Because whoever did it is a genius."

40. "Was it really necessary to hit me with the corpse's leg?" - "Necessary? No. Hilarious? Yes."

41. "Oh, you're still alive." - "Don't sound so disappointed, I might begin to think you don't like me."

42. "Hold on, you died!" - "Yeah well, it didn't really stick."

43. "I think I'm having a feeling. How do I make it stop?"

44. "This is a beautiful place." - "What a shame you came from so far away to destroy it, right?" - "Not really."

45. "I don't like how that ended. Let's pretend it never happened." - ".. Life doesn't work like that." - "It does now."

46. "I didn't-.. I didn't mean to! This wasn't what I wanted!"

47. "Do you feel any remorse for what you did to them? For what you did to me?"

48. "Please, you have to let me make this right!"

49. "How long are you going to keep on blackmailing me?"

50. "This is going to sound controversial, but I think that went well."

51. "You know, you're adorable when you're mad." - "I could literally kill you."

52. "Well, this is a nice change of scenery." - "It's a prison cell." - "I was being sarcastic."

53. "Run! Run away as long as you got the chance!" - "Run away from what!?" - "From me!"

54. "Rumour has it, I make you nervous."

55. "I can't focus with your damn hand in my- ah.. Oh…"

56. "How are you mad at me, when I'm the one with the broken arm!?"

57. "Well, shit. I'll need a fucking lawyer."

58. "Are you enjoying the party?" - "Party? This isn't a party." - "Not until somebody almost dies."

59. "FUCK! You scared the shit out of me!"

60. "Don't. Move."

61. "You're bleeding on my carpet."

62. "Excuse me, but whoever stood you up is an idiot and a jerk."

63. "Call me that one more time and you'll see what happens."

64. "It's pitch black in here and I can still see you're blushing."

65. "Am I supposed to be scared of you?"

66. "Murder is kinda against the law, you know?"

67. "Bend over."

68. "Beg for it."

69. "I'll make sure you never see them again."

70. "If you relaxed, it wouldn't hurt so much."

71. "There you are. Did you really think you were gonna escape?"

72. "I love you, I love you so much and I'll make sure you feel the same." - "You-.. You are insane.."

73. "Let me out of here! You're a fucking psychopath! I won't ever bend to your will!" - "Now, why did you have to make me mad by saying something so inconsiderate?"

74. "See, now was that so bad?" - "We're in the hospital, you idiot!" - "Yeah, but we could be dead instead, so I consider us lucky."

75. "How do you even sleep at night?" - "Oh, just like a baby."

76. "It'd be a shame if I had to damage that beautiful face.."

77. "Stop struggling. It doesn't have to be painful."

78. "I killed my own blood. What do you think I could do to you?"

79. Person A is wrapped in christmas lights, their body bound tightly to the chair they're sitting on. Person B comes in and grins. "Oh boy, I must've been good this year."

80. "Why don't you ever listen to my orders!?" - "I don't like being told what to do."

81. "I'll go easy on you."

82. "You don't look like a professional criminal.." - "Oh sorry, let me just.. grab my Ted-Bundy-Mask and put on some bloody gloves."

83. "You don't have to stay. I understand."

84. "You don't have to fight me."

85. "Watch me."

86. "You make a sound and it's game over."

87. "I'm like 75% sure this isn't going to kill us."

88. "Uhm, I don't think kidnapping is legal.. So if you could just let me go, that would be great."

89. "Please, I'm begging you.. I will do anything!" - "Anything, you say?"

90. "Cooperate with me and nobody will get hurt."

91. "Shoot him/her. Or I shoot you."

92. "I'm not going to kill you, Y/N. You will kill yourself."

93. "Your life is completely in my hands, so don't test my boundaries."

94. "Why are you crying?"

95. "I could help you, but it will cost you."

96. "Oh, you mean you need.. this antidote?"

97. "Go ahead and pray. See what good that does for you."

98. "What did you do to them!?"

99. "If we get caught, I'm blaming you."

100. "Complain all you want, but hurry and help me hide the body while you're at it!"

101. Person A to Person B: "There's no way in hell I'm doing that!" *Five seconds later* Person B to Person A while watching them do it: "You were saying?"

102. "They don't make a card saying »Sorry for almost bleeding out on your two thousand dollar couch and completely ruining it«, so I got you this instead."

103. "I didn't ask you, because I knew you were going to deny. And I don't need your fucking permission to do anything!"

104. "I am the only thing standing between you and all those people out there wanting to kill you, so I strongly suggest you stop pissing me off."

105. "Why is everbody running around like the city's on fire? What did I miss?"

106. "Alright, so I'll do this ridiculous thing you asked me to do, but in exchange you'll have to come to family-dinner with me and pretend to be my boyfriend/girlfriend, because I've kinda been lying to my family about being in a relationship to get them off my back and now they want to meet my partner."

107. "That's a terrible thing to carve into a tree."

108. "This is definitely not as charming as you might think."

109. "But that wasn't the fucking question, was it?"

110. "You take me instead! Do you hear me? Give her/him/them back and take me instead!"

111. "You know I hear you talking, but I still don't have my coffee."

112. "Take one more step and I'll snap her pretty little neck."

113. "This is real. You're real, I'm real.. I need you to come back to reality with me."

114. "You shouldn't have seen that."

115. "Whatever you do, don't make a sound."

116. "I'd rather be spitting blood."

117. "You can't have her and it's killing you inside."

118. "I could hear you screaming, are you alright?"

119. "I was made to destroy. Not to fix or repare, but to break."

120. "I know how this goes. First, you buy me a drink, then you tell me how pretty I look and at the end of the night, you'll ask for my number."

121. "I'm drunk and I hate everything.. Wait, lemme correct myself, I hate everything but you."

122. "Put the gun down, please. You're starting to scare me.."

123. "I'm right here. I've been here all along. Please, just.. see me."

124. "Stop looking at me with pity in your eyes. Stop it. Stop fucking looking at me like that!"

125. "You took adventage of me when all I did was help you. Others would've left a long time ago, but I kept on believing in you. But you only ever saw me as an opportunity to get what you wanted.."

126. "You really don't know how to talk to women, do you?" - "There was no need to until now!"

127. "You already know how this will end. It always ends with my blood on your hands. I've come to terms with it, you should get used to the idea too. After all, you can't change destiny."

128. "If you want to keep me away, then tell me a lie that will hurt me so deep I'll never want to see you again." - "I love you."

129. "Go ahead, underestimate me. That will be fun."

[eclecticash22]

1. Why things are piling up and becoming overwhelming. I think it's a test though, tbh.

2. Nah. Something I miss though is goodnight texts.

3. Not at all, just be respectful with it is all I ask.

4. Not really. I try though.

5. Watching Scream season 2

6. I don't drink, but it would probably be myh three best friends.

7. I don't know. Talk about it for sure. Take some time to have some space. I don't know though.

8. Eh. I don't have the best relationship with him, but at the end if the day he is there for me, just things aren't ideal.

9. Nope

10. My A/C unit running as well as the clock on my dresser ticking.

11. Water. I don't want it to be the only thing I can drink, but water. Does adding stuff to it count as cheating? 😂

12. Never had one, never given one, not too interested in giving it a shot either

13. I try to go to bed around 11:30 but it's usually always between 10:30 and 12:00

14. I mean, I guess.

15. Not as quickly, no.

16. For the most part. Individual texts, yes always. But group chars are more iffy because sometimes I just come in late and the conversation is over so I don't really join in.

17. Nope. Not one bit.

18. An hour or so ago.

19. Absolutely 💕💕💕

20. Probably something along the lines of, "I just want a peaceful nights sleep."

21. Yep, I have a roommate.

22. Yes, but I think it's more complex than expected.

23. Yes and no

24. 100%, yes.

25. Oh honey, I've cried A LOT.

26. Black with a purple and green glow in the dark skull on it

27. Yep. My last name is kinda weird, so people like it.

28. Nope. At least not someone who matters to me anymore.

29. Yes ❤

30. Big oof, nobody has ever kissed me

31. My mom

32. Nope. I can honestly say that will full confidence.

33. Nope

34. Uhhhh

35. 193 according to Google

36. I'm thinking about making some

37. Yes

38. Kind of, but it's not major. It's honestly something I don't want to worry anybody with and it's really just a waiting game.

39. One. Only one.

40. No

41. Yes, but also if y'all are grown adults who genuinely live each other then who am I to judge?

42. Available as in relationship status? Because yes.

43. None.

44. I guess nose piercing. Just a little stud

45. Yeah, in some cases.

46. Not really

47. It's time for bed, lol.

48. Yeah

49. Yet another kissing question I can't answer 🙃

50. I don't really like anybody like that right now.

51. 🙃

52. Ah, again.

53. Chicken tenders

54. No

55. I have no clue

56. Yeah

57. Girls

58. A small, crappy town in Tennessee

59. Sunday? I drove 150 miles back to school.

60. Not the typical spin the bottle. No kissing, we did something else with it but I can't remember what? I think it was secrets or some shit, idk.

61. Nope

62. My mom probably

63. IT Chapter 2

64. I don't have one 💁

65. I had an almost boyfriend 😂

66. Never been kissed

67. Nope. They don't need to hear that from me

68. I mean, not entirely.

69. Not right now

70. To each their own, but for me I only wanna be with one person.

71. No

72. 🙃

73. 😕

74. 😑

75. I can't narrow that down

76. In person, my roommate. In text, my mom.

77. Nah

78. Nah.

79. Oof, that hasn't happened in a while. Idk.

80. Yeah

81. Not directly, no.

82. Nope

83. Uh

84. Never done that

85. Nope

86. That's tough. If we vibe, we vibe. I guess be open minded, funny, respectful.

87. Aries

88. Sleeping or at least trying to

89. A little

90. Not really

91. Yeah, sometimes.

92. Monogamous

93. Taller than me. That's it? I'm not too picky, and none of the guys I have previously liked had similar features except that they were taller than me.

94. Money. A smoothie. A comfy bed. Comfy pajamas

95. No

96. Nope

97. Nope

98. No

99. No

100. I don't really talk to anybody on here, so not really.

101. Hugs

102. Yesssssssssss

103. Eyes or hair

104. Ehh

105. Nope

106. No

107. 🤔

108. 😑

109. 👎

110. I have an idea 😉

111. No

112. I doubt that, but maybe

113. No

114. Serious relationships

115. No

116. I mean, I've always been single

117. Uh, if y'all wanna know anything else let me know. Fun fact about me I guess: I followed the guy I almost dated in high school on Instagram last week. If y'all remember me saying I did something dumb, that was it 😂

yes please

[acecavenger]

Hi :3 Don't think I've picked on you yet, or at least not recently. Let's fix that >:3 Questions 1-150

Aerllette you monster

1. Who was the last person you held hands with? @cenizacaer (dont tell her gf)2. Are you outgoing or shy? depends on the situation, but mostly shy3. Who are you looking forward to seeing? My friends, again. But if i do go to RTX London then my friends in the EU!!!4. Are you easy to get along with? I guess so5. If you were drunk would the person you like take care of you? Ceni and @gh0stmach1ne helped me when i got drunk on the 4th...6. What kind of people are you attracted to? Honestly red heads 7. Do you think you’ll be in a relationship two months from now? Dunno8. Who from the opposite gender is on your mind? my female friends?9. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable? A little yea...10. Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with? Ceni11. What does the most recent text that you sent say? my mom asking if i want lunch or not 12. What are your 5 favorite songs right now? Peace Sign, Armed and Ready, I May Fall remix, Deadend in Tokyo, Somebody to Love13. Do you like it when people play with your hair? YES14. Do you believe in luck and miracles? eh15. What good thing happened this summer? RTX201716. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Sure17. Do you think there is life on other planets? probably18. Do you still talk to your first crush? nope19. Do you like bubble baths? havent had one in YEARS20. Do you like your neighbors? nope21. What are you bad habits? stay up late and sleeping til 3pm22. Where would you like to travel? BACK TO AUSTIN 23. Do you have trust issues? kinda24. Favorite part of your daily routine? going back to sleep25. What part of your body are you most uncomfortable with? my chest/torso 26. What do you do when you wake up? do back to sleep27. Do you wish your skin was lighter or darker? i jsut wish i wasnt so fucking pale28. Who are you most comfortable around? my friends29. Have any of your ex’s told you they regret breaking up? no30. Do you ever want to get married? im not i not position to answer that rn31. If your hair long enough for a pony tail? ive tried32. Which celebrities would you have a threesome with? uhh gal gadot and scarjo33. Spell your name with your chin. Z,mdsx34. Do you play sports? What sports? i swam(i know the irony)35. Would you rather live without TV or music? TV, i need music36. Have you ever liked someone and never told them? yep37. What do you say during awkward silences? “SOOOOOO how bout that sports team?”38. Describe your dream girl/guy? someone i can see a future with would would also like to cosplays otps at cons with 39. What are your favorite stores to shop in? Best Buy40. What do you want to do after high school? forget about highschool41. Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? sure42. If your being extremely quiet what does it mean? im thinking of what to say 43. Do you smile at strangers? from time to time 44. Trip to outer space or bottom of the ocean? SPAAAAACE45. What makes you get out of bed in the morning? food 46. What are you paranoid about? my future47. Have you ever been high? nope48. Have you ever been drunk? oh yeah49. Have you done anything recently that you hope nobody finds out about? not  really 50. What was the colour of the last hoodie you wore? black51. Ever wished you were someone else? occasionally 52. One thing you wish you could change about yourself? i wish i was just a bit more motivated to do things 53. Favourite makeup brand? dont wear any54. Favourite store? Amazon55. Favourite blog? mine :P56. Favourite colour? blue 57. Favourite food? shrimp58. Last thing you ate? a sandwich59. First thing you ate this morning? ..a sandwich 60. Ever won a competition? For what? uh, swimming 61. Been suspended/expelled? For what? ...fighting...62. Been arrested? For what? nope63. Ever been in love? yep64. Tell us the story of your first kiss? welp, we were interrupted by a homeless man asking change for the bus...65. Are you hungry right now? nope66. Do you like your tumblr friends more than your real friends? yes67. Facebook or Twitter? twitter68. Twitter or Tumblr? tumblr 69. Are you watching tv right now? kinda70. Names of your bestfriends? sami, keira, sakura, kelso, kit, 71. Craving something? What? LIBERATION 72. What colour are your towels? blue 72. How many pillows do you sleep with? two73. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? no74. How many stuffed animals do you think you have? the one yang plush75. Favourite animal? shark76. What colour is your underwear? red77. Chocolate or Vanilla? chocolate 78. Favourite ice cream flavour? mint chocolate chip79. What colour shirt are you wearing? navy blue 80. What colour pants? black81. Favourite tv show? mythbusters 82. Favourite movie? guardians of the galaxy vol 283. Mean Girls or Mean Girls 2? neither 84. Mean Girls or 21 Jump Street? jump street85. Favourite character from Mean Girls? never saw it86. Favourite character from Finding Nemo? nemo87. First person you talked to today? mom88. Last person you talked to today? mom89. Name a person you hate? Isaac 90. Name a person you love? Sami91. Is there anyone you want to punch in the face right now? yes92. In a fight with someone? yes93. How many sweatpants do you have? 394. How many sweaters/hoodies do you have? 4-595. Last movie you watched? Wonder Woamn96. Favourite actress? Gal Gadot 97. Favourite actor? Chris Prat 98. Do you tan a lot? no99. Have any pets? yes 100. How are you feeling? exhausted 101. Do you type fast? nope102. Do you regret anything from your past? yes 103. Can you spell well? noep104. Do you miss anyone from your past? yes105. Ever been to a bonfire party? once 106. Ever broken someone’s heart? i hope not107. Have you ever been on a horse? yes108. What should you be doing? showering 109. Is something irritating you right now? yes 110. Have you ever liked someone so much it hurt? yea111. Do you have trust issues? kinda 112. Who was the last person you cried in front of? ... my friends bc im not gonna see most of them for awhile 113. What was your childhood nickname? my uncle called me Ally Cat, idk why114. Have you ever been out of your province/state? yes115. Do you play the Wii? not anymore 116. Are you listening to music right now? nope117. Do you like chicken noodle soup? yes118. Do you like Chinese food? yes 119. Favourite book? Son of Neptune120. Are you afraid of the dark? a little121. Are you mean? i try not to be 122. Is cheating ever okay? never 123. Can you keep white shoes clean? no124. Do you believe in love at first sight? maybe, ive never experienced it..125. Do you believe in true love? maybe126. Are you currently bored? yes127. What makes you happy? anime128. Would you change your name? maybe129. What your zodiac sign? aquarius 130. Do you like subway? ye131. Your bestfriend of the opposite sex likes you, what do you do? tell them i acknowledge their feels, but dont want to ruin the friendship that we have if something go wrong if we date 132. Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with? didnt i answer this?133. Favourite lyrics right now? “OUT OF MY WAY CAUSE IM ARMED AND REAAAAADY”134. Can you count to one million? nah135. Dumbest lie you ever told? “its for a friend”136. Do you sleep with your doors open or closed? closed137. How tall are you? 6′3″138. Curly or Straight hair? uh139. Brunette or Blonde? blonde(bc yang)140. Summer or Winter? winter141. Night or Day? night 142. Favourite month? July bc RTX143. Are you a vegetarian? nope144. Dark, milk or white chocolate? dark145. Tea or Coffee? neither 146. Was today a good day? its ok 147. Mars or Snickers? snickers 148. What’s your favourite quote? “Keep Moving Forward”149. Do you believe in ghosts? kinda 150. Get the closest book next to you, open it to page 42, what’s the first line on that page? “PLUS........ULTRAAAAAAA”

[kayvsworld]

"like the mcu hasn’t done enough to make me believe for a second that in a tony vs bucky situation steve would be even remotely emotionally conflicted" Honestly this is why the film fell flat with emotion for me. There were parts I enjoyed but I've never been super sold on the SB relationship and I mean, I didn't want anyone to die, but I didn't feel that any of it was difficult for Steve. Which, I want to believe it was, but he walked away pretty light and breezy imo.

yeah,,,like steve was definitely not having a super chill time, and evans’ acting in those moments where steve was quiet and in pain and trying not to fall apart was SO GOOD HOLY SHIT A+ JOB but like. at no point before the final scene with tony and bucky did i genuinely believe that steve was actually remotely emotionally affected by like,,,the concept of the accords or lagos or being at odds with tony and having the team split up or having 117 countries be afraid of him? and in the end steve’s,,,,pretty much fine. i mean i’m sure it sucked that bucky had to go back into cryo, but re: non bucky-related things, i didn’t really buy that steve CARED what happened? and even when he seemed like he maybe cared, the entire time i was like “it’s probably just because bucky is involved” like. even in siberia, his automatic thought process seeing tony watch his parents being murdered was “oh man i hope he doesn’t go after bucky” like he was visibly guilty and upset but  i don’t think steve would change a single thing re: how he went about dealing with any situation in this film. i’m not even 100% sure he would go back and tell tony about his parents sooner? like the majority of the events of this movie probably won’t matter that much to steve in the long run? most of the team is still with him? the accords will probably be pushed aside for infinity war apocalypse purposes? he still thinks he was right? this movie gave me a migraine