#yes I'm talking about Darius

[anniflamma]

*Busts through the wall* ANNI!!! I NEED YOU TO TALK ABOUT THE BLORBOS (Daniel and the King)!! I'M HYPERFIXATING ON THEM BECAUSE OF YOU!!!

*Patching up the Wall*

Well, if you insist!

There’s a book called What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel A. Helminiak.

You can guess from the title what it’s about... There’s a section in the book discussing Daniel and what eunuchs were in the past. For example, eunuchs were sometimes considered a third gender due to the fluidity of what a man could be considered during that time. And of course, there’s the implication that if a king had a large harem of eunuchs, it often suggested the king liked men. For instance, sultans like Muhammad al-Amin had male harems, and it was so obvious that al-Amin’s mother had female suitors dress as men in the hopes that al-Amin would show interest.

Back to Daniel: in the book, the author points out a specific word in the latin version of the story of Bel and the Dragon. The text says Daniel was the king’s favorite companion. While the word “companion” means “friend,” culturally, it could mean something more than that. Of course, this doesn’t mean that if Roman men called themselves “companions” they were always romantically involved, but it is oddly specific that the Latin text uses that particular word. Considering Daniel was a eunuch and the king’s favorite “roommate,” it does seem pretty suspicious.

That said, I’d take Helminiak’s interpretation with a grain of salt since they didn’t provide any sources. Still, I really like the idea... ���

Also, if this were an omegaverse, Daniel would be an Alpha. Yes, he’s still castrated, and Darius would also be an Alpha. "But wait Anni! Didn’t you say before that both of them were bottoms?!" Oh yeah? Alphas can also be bottoms. Fight me! >:)

[blueberrymori]

✭warnings: MALE!reader (CIS OR NOT) , male pronouns, sweet nicknames.  ✭ask: yes. Find the ask (here)

It was late afternoon when Conner appeared through his window, it wasn't unusual for this to happen, several times Conner had come through his window, he had made it a habit that his dog wouldn't even move or bark anymore when he saw him coming into the room “he seriously thought I couldn't save those civilians and he didn't even talk to me properly” Conner said in frustration as he paced back and forth in his room.He was irritated, and frustrated because Clark wouldn't let him go on a mission and wouldn't even look at him, this irritated Conner because Clark was supposed to be his fathis, he was a clone of him, he had his DNA. “All he does is stare at me and say no to me, I know what I'm doing” Conner said, stopping and looking at you, he crossed his arms and sat down on his bed.

‘you need to cool off Conner’ his voice made him look at you as he lay down on the bed ‘yes, and how do I do that? Every time I try to relax I hear him talking’ Conner's voice was frustrated, he put his hand to his eyes and sighed.Your footsteps were light on the carpet, thise were some things thrown on the floor some sweatshirts a pair of sneakers dirty with dirt, a dog toy the bed sank with your weight now thise next to Conner watching you sit next to him on the bed he looked to the side and saw the border collie sleeping peacefully in his own bed on the floor “Darius is sleepy today ein, I wish I was like him” Conner moves and lays his head on your lap.Your fingers run through his hair, Conner looks at you and smiles “hey, we always talk about everything but are you with someone?” Conner saw your face turn red and he made a sad expression, as if he already knew the answer.

"Not really, no partner in my life, the person I'm interested in doesn't know if I'm into him” Conner's expression changed, his eyebrows raising, he smiled slightly, still slightly hopeful.“And who is this mysterious boy?” Connor said as he sat looking at his now flushed face, he was trying to get any reaction out of his and he succeeded.“Well...” looking away from Conner's face he smiled, already connecting the dots, Conner smiled, laying you down on the bed and standing over you. “It's me isn't it?” he said confidently before smiling ”Come on sweet boy, talk to me” he said, smiling at his flushed face. Conner smiled when he saw his hands going up to his cheeks and his face approaching his face, he leaned in and kissed his lips, Conner closed his eyes and moved his hand to his hand.“Well I'll take that as a yes,” Conner says as he pulls away from the kiss, his eyes half closed and a smile on his face.

“Of course it's you Conner, you're the sweetest boy I know, you have a good heart you've changed and you're always trying to help” Conner smiled and quickly kissed his lips, he was trying not to cry. “hey let me finish talking” Conner shook his head and kissed your lips again ‘you've said enough my love’ Conner said as he lay down on the bed and pulled you into a hug ‘just stay with me hise, let me enjoy my time with you’ he said kissing your forehead and closing his eyes “I love you so much, thank you for being hise with me” Conner said looking at you with passionate eyes.

[kurishiri]

𓍢ִ໋🦢 Darius Vogel —bond level 5 story—: What type of person do you like?

꒰ ִ ֺ ⊹ @ notice ⊹ ֺ ִ ꒱ this translation may not be 100% accurate or contain creative liberties due to characterization or narrative flow purposes. if you enjoy, please consider reblogging, but don’t repost these or claim these as your own!

— you can view the recording (with en subs) here, but below the cut is the transcript.

Darius: "What type of person do I like?" Hmm, let's see...well, there's a lot, but for starters,

Darius: I like simple people like Ring, and tenacious ones like Nica...

Darius: And I veeery much love Cursed ones who hold an overwhelming prowess, like Lord Rex.

Darius: Oh, and...people who are interesting to look at. Like you, for example.

ೀ OPTION #1: "Am I interesting?"

Darius: Very. I did find it strange at first how Crown held you so dear...

Darius: But it's quite charming how you are so frightened and yet still face us to the point it's foolish.

ೀ OPTION #2: "Have you ever fallen in love?"

Darius: "Fallen in love?" Ahh... hehe, so that's the type of 'like' you were asking about. Hope you can accept my apologies?

Darius: I can't say I'm familiar at all with that sort of love and romance. But if we're talking about physical pleasures, then yes...You weren't asking about that? Ahaha.

ೀ OPTION #3: "Really?"

Darius: That's a lie. If I say that, you end up looking so sad. Hehe, you really are cute, miss fairytale keeper.

Darius: It's all true. You are my favorite, after all.

Darius: What about you? What type of person do you like? You can't be the only one not telling. I made an exception to tell you, and only you, after all.

Darius: Normally I don't have any interest in what humans like and whatnot, but since you're my favorite...I'll do you a favor and ask.

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[fiahtheteaaddict]

Your Favourite Book With Your Favourite Person

Helloooo!! This is my first ever work, so bear with me if this is shit. I started reading Fourth wing recently and Liam is my sweet baby (I know what happens unfortunately, but still) and I decided to write a little something something for him.

This was inspired by my love for Harry Potter (Fuck she-who-must-not-be-named), and my hopes for someone who will listen to my Never ending yapping about it.

Warnings: None, Pure fluff

Gender Neutral Reader X Liam Mairi

I hope you enjoy!!! Please let me know your thoughts and maybe even send in a request! I don't know if I will ever really get to it, but if it inspires me... maybe I will!!

You lay there staring up at the ceiling, thoughts taking control as Liams soft breathing grounds you.

Dad, Alaine, Darius… Mom.

I miss them. The laughter, the stories. If only…

“Hey, you're awake.” Liam says groggily.

“Can’t sleep… too many thoughts”

“Talk to me, and don’t say you don’t want to, you’re furrowing your eyebrows the way you do when you’re thinking too hard and want to talk about it.”

“I'm thinking about my family” you say softly, almost a whisper.

“Your mom? Its her birthday today right?”

“Yeah. It's her birthday.” You sigh.

“Tell me about her.” Liam says as he sits up, moving his arm slightly. Genuine interest in his voice.

He cares. I know he does but this… he's always there for me, no matter what. When I need it or don’t, he's there. To listen and not some half assed way, but truly listen. 

You shift to lay your head on his chest as you slowly breathe in.

Where would I even start?

“Pass me that book on my nightstand please.” 

Liam leans over, you lift yourself a bit to make his job slightly easier, not too much of course, 

I wouldn’t want to make his life too easy, where's the fun in that.

Liam leans back over and you shift into your original position. Warmth envelops you as you sigh.

“Tell me about it.” He says.

“It's about witches and wizards, stupid I know, but my mom and I loved it.” You start, Liams thumb drawing small circles on your arm.

“Not stupid love, far from it. I think it's sweet”

“The rest of my family thought we were stupid, we talked about it all the time, never shut up about it. We would reread it every year around the same time and talk about it like it was our first time reading it. It was my favourite way to spend time with her, especially with how hard times would get. But she always made time for the book, and for me.”

“So witches and wizards eh?” Liam says with a smirk growing on his face.

“Kind of like us.”

“No no, they mostly use wands, and have all sorts of powers, not just one like us.” Liam hums in response letting you continue, and you do. 

You go on and on about the book, and Liam listens intently, taking in every word you say and storing it away. He has a soft look in his eyes as he watches you talk about your book with a bright smile on your face. His eyes were soft as he was basking in the moment.

Gods I love her.

“And then, oh my gods, he kills his parents. First his dad, and later his mom, but his mom was killed right in front of him! Like what the fuck, he was just a baby, and to do that in front of one… thats just sickening.”

You look up to see if Liams listening and your breath catches. His bright blue eyes are staring into yours, smile so wide and bright as he takes in every word.

“Continue, I wanna know what happens next.”

“I- How am I supposed to continue now?”

“What?” His brows furrow.

“You're looking at me like I'm presenting the moon to you or something.”

He laughs out. 

“You're happy, truly happy. I love how it looks on you.”

“Oh… um.” You're stuck.

“That's all?” He says teasingly.

“Shut up.”

He chuckles as he wraps his arms around you.

“I love you so much, you know that right?”

“I love you too Liam, so much, and yes I know.”

“Still wanna talk about your book? Or sleep?”

“Sleep now… I’m not done talking you ear off just yet.”

“I hoped you wouldn’t be actually, this book sounds interesting.”

You hum, not truly listening as his warmth envelops you, sleep slowly taking over.

“Got to sleep my little star.”

And sleep you did.

Pt2 coming soon!!! (Maybe Idk just yet)

[xenia12]

Here’s a bunch of 3+ year old incorrect TOH quotes from my notes app because I’m bored

News reporter: There are rumors that you recently went undercover at Hexside under the name “Caleb”. Is this true?

The Golden Guard: Pfft, TITAN no. Caleb’s just a pathetic wannabe who can’t stand his own incompetence. Like, seriously, he can’t do anything right. I feel bad for anyone who has to suffer the embarrassment of being within 20 feet of him. He’s such a loser.

Hunter, watching the clip on his scroll a few hours later: Say that to my face, you fucking tool. Stop being such a royal ass-kisser and get a real job.

The Emerald Entrails, sitting together after practice:

Willow: Are you okay?

Luz: No problemo!

Luz, internally: But it was all problemo.

Gus: What's your biggest fear?

Hunter: Being replaced.

Gus: Damn that's deep.

Gus: My new one is the Kool-Aid man but I feel kinda stupid about it now.

Hunter, lying in the woods, depressed: I'll never be a cop again. I'm gonna have to be a robber.

Lilith: You know, I really wish you’d just admit you made a mistake sometimes.

The Golden Guard, stirring his coffee: I prefer it with salt.

Willow: What are you two arguing about this time?

Hunter: He’s always using human phrases incorrectly!

Gus: Cry me a table, Hunter.

Luz: I'm very disappointed in you, Vee.

Hunter: C'mon, don't get mad at Vee!

Luz: Hunter, stop telling Vee it's okay for her to punch you! She needs to learn not to punch people!

Hunter: But I'm not a person!

Vee: Which is why I punched him!

Lilith: *Turns on the breakroom light*

The Golden Guard: *Sitting at the table, eating bread*

Lilith: It’s four in the morning.

The Golden Guard: Turn the light back off.

Hunter: The joy of hanging out with Luz. You look away for 5 seconds to make sure something is set up correctly, and she bites the tip of a marker off.

Camila: Can you come out?

Luz: Yeah gimme a minute…

Luz: Mom, I’m bi.

Camila: I know that. Come out to the car.

Luz: Okay.

Luz: Car, I’m bi.

Camila, a tired mother:

Willow: *lifting weights*

Hunter: Wow… She’s so intense!

Luz: I wonder what drives her.

Willow, internally: Oh I am going to be SO good at giving hugs.

Hunter, protecting a palistrom forest: I am Hunter, I speak for the trees. Chop them down and I snap your knees.

Luz: I wanna be a knight!

Hunter, basically a knight: What the fuck do you want this shit for? I kill people, all right? Their blood is on my hands! Every night, when I go to sleep, I see their FUCKING faces staring at me! Their families weep, and I FEEL NOTHING! I’M DEAD INSIDE!

Luz: Man, I want some of that in my life!

Luz: I want a trip down memory lane.

Vee: *proceeds to grab every warrior cats book they have and sets them in Luz’s lap*

Vee: I heard you needed these?

Luz: YES! ALL OF THEM!

Hunter: Due to personal reasons, I will be fucking sinking to the bottom of the ocean in a large metal box.

Luz: Did Willow say “I love you” and you said “Thanks”?

Hunter: THE REASONS ARE PERSONAL–

The Golden Guard, on live news: I can't imagine what the Owl Lady is planning, but I can tell you two things: we won't like it and it won't be legal.

Gus: Did you win? Or just not die?

Gus: Either way, hooray.

Hunter: ... Is "no" a valid answer?

Gus: The hooray is redacted and you frighten me.

The Golden Guard: Hey, do you know anyone who can teach me to play the trumpet?

Darius: Why?

The Golden Guard: I want to wander around playing it to annoy Lilith.

Darius: Technically, you don’t actually need to know how to play the trumpet well for that.

The Golden Guard: Darius, you have opened my eyes.

Lilith: Can we talk about that mass message you sent?

The Golden Guard: Why? It was important.

Lilith: All it says is, "I'm back on my shit".

Steve, shrugging: The people need to know.

Gus: How long do you think it’ll be until Willow finally snaps and commits murder?

Hunter: I’ve been operating under the assumption that it’s already happened at some point and it’s just that no one was ever able to trace it back to her.

Hunter: It was difficult, so you’ve just given up. You might fail, so why bother trying?

Luz: Exactly.

Luz, to Amity: I told you he’d understand.

Willow: Remember, when burying a body, make sure to cover it with endangered plants so it’s illegal to dig up!

Willow: Make sure to follow me for more gardening tips!

Hunter: There's something I have to ask about you-know-who.

Luz: Voldemort?

Hunter: No.

Luz: Is it Voldemort?

Hunter: It's not Voldemort.

Luz: You haven’t mentioned wizards once this conversation, so I’m gonna have to assume it’s Voldemort.

[thousand-winters]

Something I love about TOH is how it lets adults be wrong and make mistakes and be whole messes that do not have their shit together because... yeah, that's just life. Adults aren't so put together as one believes when they're a child, and of course they can act rashly and fuck up because of their emotions and generally experience the entire spectrum of human emotion.

It would be lovely if the fandom would be less racist about it tho.

It keeps driving me mad to think about because with characters of color, one mistake is taken and generalized as their entire behavior despite having proof that it was a one time thing, a extreme born out of emotion or after many things have happened, while for white characters it's well understood it was a one time instance.

Nobody took Eda's "I'm going to break every bone of your body" toward King (who, mind you, is like 8yo and the kid she raised since he was a baby) seriously, nor said "Eda totally threatens King with bodily harm every time she's angry". It wasn't a serious threat, King wasn't bothered by her because he knew that, and the world kept spinning, nobody made a bigger deal of that than it had to be, despite the fact that it's objectively a horrible thing to say to your kid.

Nobody said either "every time Eda is feeling unneeded, she avoids talking to her kids and ignores them for days and then attempts murder-suicide on the name of good", although the avoidance aspect of it at least IS more in tune with her general lack of coping mechanisms.

Now, Camila making Luz go to camp? Suddenly she was the devil and evil, and Eda should take full custody of Luz, despite the fact Camila was shown as gentle and loving since moment one, and your kid endangering other kids by bringing live snakes and fireworks to school is objectively something alarming that can't be swept under the rug. There was no point at which Camila was depicted as anything but loving and concerned, even during Grom, Luz's fear was about hurting Camila rather than Camila hurting her and yet people insisted she was abusive until Thanks to Them.

Even after Yesterday's Lie. I mean, Luz is 14. I don't know about you, but if I had a kid known for being a bit careless and reckless and act first before thinking, I would be worried sick knowing she's in a land where half the things alive try to eat you and it's also ruled by a genocidal emperor. Hell, even if my kid wasn't reckless, I would be clawing at the walls about it. Camila wasn't being evil for wanting Luz to stay by her side, especially since they only had each other.

Then, of course, there's Darius.

I'm so sick of people being condescending to people who like Dadrius, even in art posts, all like "guys, but don't forget Darius was shitty to Hunter for years", because it's exactly what I'm talking about of taking one event and extrapolating it toward his entire behavior despite the fact the information we have been provided indicates that was a one time thing. Not only we have the Palisman Logs that confirm Darius usually didn't pay attention to Hunter, which, mind you, isn't a crime because he had no responsibility over Hunter and everyone thought Hunter was being treated well by Belos, but we also have the hint of Darius reacting so viciously because of Hunter sewing the Golden Guard's sigil on his cloak and reminding him of his mentor, which is not something that happened every thursday.

I know everyone understands actions born out of emotion in adults, no matter how wrong they are, because of Eda and even some of the other adults who objectively speaking did way worse in the matter of mistakes toward their children, like Gwen or Alador. Yet, people keep refusing to believe that Darius only did that once but nobody ever says "yes, here are the examples and clues that he was this way for years" (because they do not exist) and just keep repeating that he did or that he has the vibes of someone who did (bestie, that's just racism).

It's so strange because Hunter is not stupid. He knew to be on guard of Kikimora and Kikimora was always shitty to him. He can take a clue, he's not a baby. He refused to accept the help of the Owl Fam and the Hexsquad for a good while because they were "the enemy" and in his head he had the idea that he shouldn't trust them even if he wanted to. Hunter's behavior is affected deeply by Belos' abuse, but he wasn't reacting to everyone in the way he did to Belos, excusing their behavior and generally letting them all walk all over him.

If Darius really had picked on him for years, he wouldn't have been so quick to trust him after Any Sport in a Storm, and we got a bunch of little mentions and hints that point to how their bond started to grow behind curtains, which would be really weird if Darius had always been an overly hostile presence in Hunter's life before. Can you imagine him being all chill with Kikimora if she had hypothetically went "oh, well, I guess I was wrong for trying to murder you"? Hell no.

Even Perry and the Parks didn't got spared from this.

Of course their reactions to their kids getting expelled could have been more graceful, but they were evidently not thinking super clearly at the moment and every other moment we've seen them with their kids, they have been loving and supportive. Hell, even in that same episode we saw how the Parks were, if anything, more concerned about Willow's education to the point they were willing to change their whole life to be able to stay to homeschool her.

Adults make mistakes. People make mistakes.

Stop acting like people of color can't make mistakes without being the epitome of evil.

[alltheboysandgirlsiloved]

I really loved season 3 despite the heartbreak and pain, but there are several things that, in my humble opinion, could be explored in a bit more satisfying way. When I was thinking about that, I realized that my dissatisfaction comes mostly from the fact that this season relied on emotional reactions and behaviours rather than conversations.

(spoilers and personal criticism below the cut)

Before you say anything, yes, I am fully aware that jwcc/ct have always been shows that played with viewers' emotions a lot, and that relied on the emotional impact that the characters were taking. It's a plot-driven story with a lot of adventure that roots from sci-fi – naturally, emotions play a bit part in it. However.

Seasons 1 and season 2 were seasons heavily laced with drama. That drama was accumulating all the way to season 3, or rather – to the season 2 finale. And I think that season 3 was the time to actually talk about some things. As I was watching season 3, I couldn't help but notice that maybe sometimes a tiny shortcut was taken when it came to solving some problems, or rather – that some issues were skimmed over, briefly mentioned even.

The best example of this is, more or less, avoiding the topic of Ben hiding that Brooklynn was alive throughout the entire second season. That was a massive part of the second season! He was on a whole different quest! I really thought (I was almost certain) that we would get a scene in which he gets to properly talk to Darius, Yaz, Sammy and, of course, Kenji. Instead Kenji was pissed at Ben for an episode or two, and then the "weight" of emotion was shifted onto something else. Instead of talking we got an explosion of anger and quickly moved on.

The other example that I bring up quite often is not explaining why everyone thought that Ben's girlfriend was fake. I said it before, and I will say it again – it makes sense for the viewer (it's a joke), but it doesn't make sense from the lore's point of view. All of Ben's friends thought that she was fake. Ok. But why? Instead of having this conversation, Ben says "it's been a long flight, so I'm gonna choose not to be offended". Dude, sure, but you have the full right to confront them about this later? Especially since in the first season, he actually asked (not a direct quote, I can't be bothered) "why does no one believe me when I say that I have a girlfriend?", which shows that it actually bugged him. Instead, he "chose not to be offended" and then the emotion shifted to immense joy (understandable but... even more so – he could easily ask later, after his friends saw how happy he was).

Another thing that bugs me still – Yaz briefly bringing up Sammy's relationship with her family during their argument. It was a nasty move on her side, but it also... was nasty for me as a viewer? Like Gutierrez family drama has been more or less a mystery since the first season, and all we get is a short dialogue about this? Blink and you'll miss it? It feels like we deserved more context, longer explanation seeing how massively it impacts Sammy to this day. Yes, perhaps they will explore that more in season 4, but as of now: it lacked a lot, it felt like a cheatcode to explain the situation and quickly move on without dwelling into details. Sammy's drama is sprinkled all over the story but with the build up I feel like we deserved to learn a little bit more - even if not during the argument with Yaz, then perhaps later. Maybe during a conversation with Gia at some point? The charm of a brand new character is that you can info dump them which is a useful tool to explain to the viewer what is going on.

I don't know. I feel like some interactions lacked substance, which is a pity because relationships are a massive part of what makes jwcc/jwct so good. The characters in jwct are much older, verbally addressing problems and actually talking stuff out should be an even bigger part of the show. In the third season, I feel like they fumbled a bit. Because no, not everything is a characters' miscommunication; sometimes it's just a bit of lazy writing (?). There was a space to talk shit out but we never got to see those conversations. I kind of feel sad about this. Betrayed even.

I hoped for an emotional pay-off, instead, my emotional attention was shifted somewhere else, and I didn't enjoy it that much. Almost feel like the communication was neglected in so many points and there was no point in neglecting it (yasammy's fight is a different case btw because with I know that we will circle back to it in the next season). The show would be much "smoother" if there were more moments of talking the feelings out instead of switching from one emotional high to another.

(Again – I really really enjoyed the season, but it doesn't mean that I can't criticise certain things).

[not-another-rockstar]

THOUGHTS ON HUNTER

MY BOY MY BOY MY BABY BOY 😭😭😭😭 this is an essay be prepared

i love him so much. his development as he starts to place his trust in people other than belos is so precious to me. when he joins the flyer team and he, willow and gus are, like, a triple threat? beautiful. i love how he's protective and loyal to a fault but my favorite thing about that has gotta be how similar he must be to early philip (and caleb who kinda parallel early eda and lilith from what i've seen) anyways. i love him so so so much. i've written about huntlow elsewhere but they have so much in common while also not having that much in common yk? willow has a beautiful childhood and hunter did not but they're both so protective and loyal. heart. next up the brothers hunter and gus!! hunter is doing his level best by gus and i love that. my boys are living their lives best they can. ima cut myself off about hunter and gus so i don't write a paragraph. found family trope go brr. next up is luz and hunter (ah yes, the dumb chaotic bisexuals). who let them in a room together. that aside they both learn so much from each other and that makes it so precious to me. "luz helped belos!" luz ( through eda through raine ) helped hunter find darius, his future father figure sPEAKING OF HUNTER AND DARIUS WHEN IS IT MY TURNNNN. anyways. darius kinda acts like an older brother/father figure to the kid who's everyone else's older brother figure. absolutely perfect i'm so glad the protector has someone protecting him. AND FLAPJACK 😭😭 THAT LITTLE GUY WAS SO IMPORTANT TO HIS DEVELOPMENT. ALSO WHEN HUNTER GOT FLAPJACK'S MAGIC???? I WAS DEVASTATED. DEAD. AND HE IMMEDIATELY USED THE POWER TO SAVE (i think it was gus but maybe willow?)???? HE'S EVERYTHING TO ME OKAY BYE

send more asks :3 i would love to talk about anyone

[imtalkingjurassicpark]

Season 1 of 5 - Kenji's at Home Life Quotes

This post will contain anytime Kenji mentions his personal/at home life in the first season of Camp Cretaceous. It's my belief that Kenji deserved better than what he got throughout the whole series. Yes, he has his flaws like all of the other campers, but I still think they should have treated him better and not turned on him so quickly in season 5. He's a sad neglected and desperate for family boy!! (Not all of these are evidence that he's sad, some are just mentions of his life prior to camp).

S1E1:

"Rich and Famous. Meant to be." - Kenji towards Brooklyn.

"You should see my Dad's penthouse in the main park." - In passing to Brooklyn.

"I don't want you to be intimidated by me just because I'm rich, and my Dad owns a few condos on the island, and rich." - Kenji to Darius when he catches him after curfew.

S1E2:

"My Dad... my whole life I've been trying to make him proud. If he finds out I messed up again, he might finally give up on me." - Kenji talking to Darius after the raptor pin incident.

Darius: "Kenji, maybe we should head back. We don't want to get caught and cause trouble with your Dad." Kenji: "What does my Dad have to do with anything? Dudes barely around. He's not worrying about me." Then he claims that his previous comment about his dad giving up on him was a lie and says, "Forgive me for not wanting to spend another summer alone." - When Kenji is trying to say thank you to Darius by showing him the Carnotaurus.

Side Note: I do not think Kenji was lying about his dad giving up on him if he messed up again.

S1E7

"Depends on which wing of our mansion you're talkin' about. East wing is usually off limits, but Dad and Candy are away on business, so I guess I'll go downstairs to our bowling alley. Staff always lets me win. Life of a VIP." - Kenji to the group when they're talking about what they'll do when they get home.

"I meant it's cool that Darius and his dad were so close. I could count on one hand the number of times me and my dad have done...anything." - Kenji to the group when they were talking about Darius and his dad.

"VIP tour. I was eight. They let me drive." - Kenji when they're trying to switch the tracks so the monorail didn't crash.

[jess-the-vampire]

Question about the AROFAM Au. How does the Day Of Unity and S3 special's plot line work given. . .well, everything.

Simple! I had to change basically everything.

obviously due to the nature of the au, and trying to keep everyone mostly still in character, the day of unity would make no sense at all to exist, so it...doesn't.

instead, in order to create a plot similar to the show to hit a lot of similar beats, i took the titan trappers and make them into more prominent characters/villains

so instead of a day of unity, it's their ritual to sacrifice king to free the collector, after years of earning their way to power and finding a new disk (The disk Philip was hiding in his basement)

and instead of the plan to be to stop the draining spell, it's a plan to save king's life and prevent the collector from being released (Collector has been convinced alongside Lilith they're going to save them, have no idea king would die for it)

also also, Philip, due to breaking his deal with collector and making him mad, is just...terrified of him, so everyone is under the impression freeing him will cause massive consequences

day of unity instead involved infiltrating the ritual space and getting both king and the disk out from under the trapper's noses, philip and caleb are going after the disk, kiki and steve were in charge of going for king.

Everyone else was there to make the escape and heist easy

(Yes this became a heist episode, which i think is funny payoff for the raiding these guys do in this au, truly the ultimate raid)

Also, philip and caleb get to be dressed up like this:

and yes, that does change other episodes like Edge of the World, tho they do still find out king is a titan in that so that plot point sticks.

you still have king releasing collector, but the context is slightly different and there are plenty unique heartbreaking elements to this au's version of KT.

Like Philip and Caleb getting into a fight right before being separated in different dimensions due to philip sacrificing himself to stay on the isles to face his punishment (Which obviously leads to different dynamics in s3 where king is hanging out alongside philip and Lilith whilst eda and luz are stuck on earth)

s3 has the unique thing of having caleb be stuck with all the kids on earth after being gone so long, seeing how things have changed and coping with the regret of his brother being gone after he promised they'd never seperate like that again.

darius and eber are there of course so they all gotta manage the kids and get to all catch up, while eda is out there in beast form.

all the stuff with camilia seeing luz, which is a pile of angst in itself, especially since she and caleb become grief friends and he appears to be harboring her missing daughter.

the whole rescue mission to get philip back in FTF, reuniting with kiki whose now the rebel leader actually, eda and lilith uniting after so many dang years, and the finale that's more about talking down the collector and befriending him rather then a big old fight.

and that's just me summarizing stuff, there's a lot i'm just skimming over

but as you can tell, i changed stuff, added new and unique stuff, and put a lot of thought into still making it a swap au whilst making things still unique.

if that all sounds interesting, check out my au at @areverseoffeathersandmud-archive , there is a LOT, and you can see these plots with some comics and art there

[sea-creature-things]

"Darius... I did a thing. I did a thing and I'm sorry."

"What did you do?"

"I'm sorry!"

"Hunter, what did you do?!"

"I bought a dog."

"... what?"

"Don't be mad."

"How did you- why would-... ya know what? We'll talk about this when you get home."

"With the dog?"

"Yes with the dog!"

Finally able to draw again! It'S bEeN 84 yEaRs

Part 2

[jwcc-confessions]

Eating meat was never a core part of Sammy's character? She wasn't walking around talking about how she only likes hamburgers, or she would kill for a steak, or cracking beef related puns, or anything that would indicate "I like eating meat" is a core personality trait the same way running is to Yaz or dino facts are to Darius. The core personality trait is her devotion to her family on the ranch, where yes they process cattle for food, but that doesn't make eating meat an ingrained part of your DNA lol.

Sammy saw a lot of animal suffering and death on Nublar and beyond, its understandable why she would maybe want to become a vegetarian. I'm not even a vegetarian, I think you're just wanting to see something that's not there.

What about the time Sammy said "I love nothing more than steak and Yasmina, and I'm all out of steak" and then proceeded to suplex a Scorpius Rex

[dreammfires]

Harold A Spencer. CH 1 translation.

Harold. A. Spencer

He is the first King of Philip and the ancestor of Willfred and Hayden Spencer. These stories take place in a (for lack of better term) medieval setting.

The MC in this era unlike BMP 1 and 2 is not from Oriens. She is from Philip and is a medical assistant working at a clinic.

Japanese is not my native language so there is bound to mistakes.

CORRECTION: The character Uncle Rasa, I translated his name wrong I have no idea if ラサル is Lasar or La Salle.

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??: What? You haven't seen the King's face yet? It's been some time since he became King.

MC: Y…yes

A loud voice boomed through the waiting room where it's just the person and her. The loud voice belongs to Mr Moliere, who runs a pharmacy near the clinic she works at.

MC: The clinic is so busy I have no time to bother about him!

Mr. Moliere: You didn't even attend the inauguration ceremony or the speech of the first King of the Kingdom of Philip. It was one for the ages.

Mr Moliere: Above everything else YOU are a traitor to your country since you never saw his national treasure worthy face!

He says it with so much force that MC leans back from behind the counter.

Moliere: I was just kidding.

Resting her chin on her hands on the counter, Mr Moliere speaks again.

Mr Moliere: But it is typical of you to be such a hard worker. You're glued to your work to a point I never hear anyone talk about you romantically.

MC laughs then wonders if she should be happy about it.

All she can do is give a bitter smile to him.

Moliere: I guess that's where you take after your mentor when it comes to being single minded about work.

MC: What? I am nowhere near the skill level of Uncle La Salle. He's always buried in books from morning to night. No matter how many times I call him for dinner he never comes out of his room.

Mr.Moliere: I can imagine that!

Uncle La Salle is her mentor and benefactor. MC was born into an aristocratic family. She was the daughter of a feudal lord of a region before the unification of Philip; however she lost her parents one after the other.

She was considered a bringer of bad luck by everyone because of that so nobody would take her in. On the verge of being sent to an orphanage the one who took her in was Uncle La Salle, her family's doctor. He trained her to be a medical assistant. Without him and his clinic she has no idea where she'd be.

Mr. Moliere: Now he'll be treating the servants of Philip Castle right? I also have a royal warrant as well so it will be busier than ever.

MC: I agree. She wonders if she will be going up to the castle more often now? If she has a chance she'd like to see the King's face one day.

Darius: MC

Darius, a senior medical assistant's head peeks out of the medical examination room. Like her he was also taken in by Uncle Lasar due to unfortunate circumstances so he is an older brother to her.

Darius: The clinic will be opening soon. Are you ready to start the day?

MC: Yes! Mr.Moliere: It's that time already?He pushes the lint, bleach powder and olive oil that he brought with him onto her.

Mr.Moliere: Thank you for your business. Give my regards to Darius!

He waves and passes her. She then goes to the medical examination room.

Darius: You are late.

MC: I'm sorry.

She bows and apologizes to Lasar and Darius. Uncle La Salle waves her off and tells her it is okay.

Uncle La Salle: Let's start our usual meeting. Check who is reserved for today.

They have these meetings every morningwhere they check in with each other and look at info they know about the patients. It helps things run more smoothly.

Darius: For the past few days we've seen an increase in patients with coughs and sore throats.

Uncle La Salle: The temperature difference between night and day may be the cause of that.

MC: So that means we'll soon see an increase of people complaining of joint aches?

Uncle La Salle: That is possible. MC prepare some treatments for that in addition to cold treats please. Come Darius let us go and see to the patients.

The clinic door opens and someone calls out to MC and Uncle La Salle dismisses the meeting. Today is going to be a hectic day for the clinic.

___

Meanwhile in the elegant Castle of the Kingdom of Philip.

Minister A: What?! You're increasing the number of government officials to 100 at once?Minister B: He's also promoted people from the surrounding provinces who were his enemies before the founding!

Ministers and attendants gather around crying out in unison and disbelief.

??: It's because we were enemies it was important to nip their discontent in the bud at an early stage. Equal and open employment act as a deterrent to rebellion. That's how we integrate them into the Kingdom of Philip quickly.

A man with blond hair, blue eyes and a perfect face like that of a marble statue said in a calm tone while sitting the throne.

An older man sitting next to him stood up and agreed with the sentiment.

???: Yes! What the Kingdom of Philip needs right now is a sense of unity! This is a meaningful gesture.

Minister A: But Zackry

Zackry: Wait, his majesty hasn't finished speaking

??: ……

His majesty, meaning the man on the throne is the first King of Philip.

Zackry: Your majesty, please continue.The man sits again and urges the King to speak.

The King: Furthermore we will build more shipyards in the coastal areas that were cooperative with us and create employment opportunities than we have just seen with the increase in government officials. The sole purpose of shipbuilding now is to increase trade with other countries. From now on we will take advantage of our unified geography and leverage this to strengthen our ties with other countries via strong maritime transport.

Servant A: If that is the case shouldn't we get the public's consent?

Servant B: But they were once enemies. To bring them into the heart of the matter is risky!

King: That is probably true.

As opinions for and against flew around, the king spoke again.

King: Think about this way if the employment opportunities are equal then the guilt when they rebel will be just as equal. This measure is to prevent future discord.

King: On top of that, we will give generous rewards to the regions that have maintained a cooperative approach so far, so that they can feel the benefits.

King: Both of these will surely become the cornerstones of the future development of the Kingdom of Philip.

Ministers:.....

There was silence for a moment before the throne room was filled with applause.

Zackry: At this rate there is no need for a vote all of those who approve can respond by applause.

As Zackry calls this out the throne rooms’ applauses get louder.

Minister A: Wow I can't believe you thought that far ahead.

Minister B: The new Kingdom of Philip is safe and sound.

Servant A: Long live the Kingdom of Philip!

Servant B: Hurrah!

Zackry: Silence! With that the meeting today is at an end. You may go now.

One by one the ministers leave until it is just Zackry and the King alone in the audience chamber.

Zackry: You were truly impressive just now, Your Majesty.

The King: Zackry I've known you for a long time. When we are in private there is no need to address me as Your Majesty.

The atmosphere is relaxed now and the King gives a wry smile.

Zackry: Hahaha That's true.

Zackry says that even being the King's assistant is a daunting task and there's more laughter in the room. The King speaks with a friendly look on his handsome face.

King: My late father's right hand man Zackery. I am glad you are here.

Zackry: That's what I should be saying. You even went from a naughty little boy to a fine young man.

Zackry's eyes narrow with deep emotion.

Zackry: I'm sure your father who passed away before his goals could be achieved is very proud of you.

King: I'll be counting on you in the future.

Zackry: Of course your majesty.King: Hey!

Zackry: I'm kidding.

Although he is old enough to be the King’s father he acts childish. The King joins his jovial mood showing his smile.

His gaze is full of absolute trust in Zackry.(A/N: Zackry is gonna betray him later I am calling it.).

_____

MC has just seen the last patient out of the clinic, closed the clinic doors and stretches. Uncle La Salle and the others will be going on house calls later.

She has to sort medical records and update people's medical history but before that she has to get more medicinal herbs.

They’ve handed out so many cold prescriptions today that supplies are low and there will be more cold prescriptions to hand out in the future. She's picked everything in her gardens unfortunately.

Uncle La Salle and Darius are getting ready to go out on their house calls and she asks Uncle La Salle if she can go out for a bit.

Uncle La Salle: Well of course. I don't mind.

Darius: Where are you going?

MC: The herbs for my medicines are running low so I need to collect more.

Uncle La Salle: Where are you going to get them? The mountains?

MC: Yeah even though it's not a mountain though.

Darius: Does it have to be today though? It's a holiday tomorrow, we can go tomorrow.

He's still worrisome and overprotective as usual.

MC: It's still light out and I've been to that place often. I'll be fine besides if you consider the time it takes to soak the herbs, the sooner the better.

There is other work that can be done on the holiday. La Salle laughs and calls her a workaholic and she makes a retort. Darius tells her to be careful.

MC asks them to leave their key in the usual place for her. She takes her basket and leaves.

She walks up the small mountains near to the clinic and she feels relaxed when she comes here. The open area where flowers bloom every season it's one of the few places where she can take a break. Best of all it is a treasure trove of medicinal plants.

Ofc she buys dried and processed herbs from Mr Moliere but as she gained medical knowledge, she has learnt that fresh herbs is the best plus not spending money is a plus. She hopes that no one else will find out about this place.

MC: I'll gather what I need then head off home.

She picks plants that can be used to help the cold, clears out some poisonous flowers and she nibbles on plants that could be used at the dinner table.

Before long the sun begins to set. MC looks up at the orange sky and stands up.

MC: That should be enough for today.She looks at baskets full of plants and flowers indicating she had a good harvest.

MC: Time to go back before Uncle La Salle and Darius scold me.

??: You! Woman over there!

A voice behind her carries across on the crisp, clean air as she puts her hands on the handles.

Are they talking about her?

She turns around and her eyes widen.

Man: What are you doing here?

His golden blonde hair sweeps in the fragrant wind and his features are like an angel. A beautiful man stares at her with clear blue eyes from on top of a white horse.

She cannot help but gasp.

[the-fiction-witch]

Nurse Y/n

Media - The Artful Dodger Character - Doctor Jack Dawkins Couple - Jack X Reader Reader - Nurse Y/n Rating - Flirty Word Count - 1413

I finished up work with a patient on the ward and I noticed Captain Gains arrived at the door, I tried not to let panic rise to my face given Fagin was upstairs in my room counting out the score from our last venture. But I did my best to merely act normal as he came through with his usual sit, cane and chipper smile.

"Mr Dawkins," he said,

"Doctor Dawkins," I corrected, 

"A quiet word?" 

"Trouble with the prostate?" I joked,

"If you could be so kind doctor," He glared,

"Yes course," I nodded, 

He led me to the stock room where he sat his book and pen, "Do sit down, doctor."

I sat down trying not to look sheepish, and the more I did the more I wondered if it was actually possible. Silence sat between us for a moment and I felt as If I wanted to break it, "What uhh... what is this concerning?" 

He didn't answer at first taking the time to fully extend his tongue from his mouth and lick the tip of his pen before he began his notes. "Nothing to worry about Doctor Dawkins, just a formality during our investigation," 

"What investigation?" I asked, 

"I am sure you have heard about these... dreadful atrocities in port victory." 

I relaxed a little, "Yes, of course. Been the talk of the town," I nodded, "Wretched, horrendous, accidents." 

"Apparently not." he said, "After much investigation, we have determined these... atrocities were not accidents,"

"Not- not accidents?" 

"No, we have determined in our investigation... that these were not accidents,"

"Ohh goodness..." 

"And we have determined they are likely the work... of a serial killer."

"oh... I see..." I nodded, "What... does that have to do with... our conversation today?"

"It is very obvious the body's damage was caused by someone with... medical knowledge." 

"Are you implying-"

"I am not implying anything doctor Dawkins," he said, "Merely asking questions,"

"Yes.. of course,"

"You wouldn't happen to have noticed any medical equipment going missing of late?"

"No, no, nothing of note."

"I see... you and Doctor Sneed are our two residents? there isn't another doctor lingering about?"

"No, Myself, Doctor Sneed and Prof. That's all," I explained,

"I see," He made a note, "Have you noticed any other changes in staff?"

"Ohh uhhh a couple of nurses retired last month and we brought in replacements,"

"Well, nothing to worry about there then. Would you be able to tell me where you were on the evening of the 17th?"

"Here." I answered, "Caring for my patients," I lied even though I was defiantly not here, I think on the 17th I was either down the cat and bagpipes stealing Darius' watch or possibly across town stealing Mrs Asterlynn's diamond necklace, 

"Yes... and various nurses and patients could collaborate on that,"

"Uhhh..." I scrambled, "Unfortunately the patients from then have all passed on," 

"Pity, your nurses then?" he asked, "I'm sure one of your nurses would be able to confirm your presence that evening," 

"Hetty, my head nurse would yes." I nodded hoping to god he wouldn't call my bluff because she was currently mad at me and I got the feeling she was at the right level of throwing me under the carriage mad, 

"I see... you're head nurse," He chuckled, "any others know you were here?"

"...ughhh... Yes." I lied, "The uhhh the new nurse." I said, as it suddenly hit me that the new nurse who works down in the morgue with Tim, the little one, always has pigtails, she had a day off on the 17th so she wouldn't know I wasn't here, "yes, the new nurse, she was at my side helping me all night, I was showing her the hospital and such," 

"I see, you don't mind I ask her of course. For the records." 

"...No, no of course not," I lied, 

"Good take me to her then," He said as he got up, 

I nodded and led him down the corridor trying to think of what the hell I was gonna do, why did I say that, why didn't I have a plan, what nurse could stand me enough not to get me hung, I couldn't ask hetty she's mad, and I already called her my head nurse so he's met her before... I saw the new nurse, the one who had the day so coming up from the morgue in her usual nurse's dress, with her hair in sweet pigtail braids, well I hope to god she plays along. "Nurse," I spoke up as I don't know her name yet...

She stopped and seemed puzzled as to why I was talking to her, "Yes Doctor Dawkins?"   

"Captain Gaines just wanted a word with you," I said, "About the 17th, when we were working... on the ward... together... all night..." 

She looked at Captain Gaines and then at me for a second seeming confused, "I'm sorry the 17th?"

"Yes, you know nurse when you and I were working on the ward together all night, and I showed you around, we cared for patients, did some paperwork..." I lied giving her a rather pleading look almost begging her to play along, 

"Oh, yes the 17th. of course." She nodded and I relaxed, "Yes of course what did you wish to ask me about Captain?" 

"You can confirm Doctor Dawkins was here in the hospital that night?"

She glanced at me and we shared a look, "Yes I can,"

"Really?"

"Yes Captain I swear on my life," she said putting her hand to her chest, "Doctor Dawkins was ever so kind to me, I only just started and he took the time that evening to give me a tour and run me through some procedures. Letting me shadow him for the evening,"

"And he didn't leave your sight all evening?"

"No Captain, we worked on the patients together until dawn," She smiled, 

"Yes we did, yes... never left my sight did you?" I asked,

"No, absolutely not," She smiled,

"And would there be other nurses that could confirm this?" He asked,

Ohh shit- "Ughhh well..."

"Well unfortunately," she said, "Most of our lovely nurses had already taken to bed given such a busy day, the few who were still working, I am sorry Captain but we were so busy popping around the hospital we don't recall any names of nurses still awake and I doubt they would remember us was given how short a time we were in one place," 

"Right," he made his notes,

Hum... damn she's good, I glanced over at her and she gave me an innocent little smile, 

"I see, it's interesting who you two were working all evening, together, and yet not a single other nurse or patient can confirm such information," 

"Well, admittedly a lot of our work was... down in the morgue." I lied,

"Yes, down in the morgue popping up for other business of course," she smiled,

"So you were alone, in the morgue together?" he asked,

"Yes..." I nodded,

"And what work were you doing, exactly? For the records?"

"I believe that is our business Captain," she smiled her hands slipping around my arm, 

I looked down at her a little confused about what she was doing but as she laid her head on my shoulder it clicked... oohhh... she's going that angle with it... smart. Certainly explains us being alone together. 

"I see. Thank you. Any other questions I'll be sure to ask," He nodded folding up his notebook and heading away, 

As soon as he was gone I let out a sigh, "Thank you, nurse,"

"You're welcome," she smiled, "Figured you were in a spot of bother," 

"Yeah think I was for a second..." I sighed, 

"What did he want?"

"I think... he thinks I have something to do with the deaths in town,"

"I see... do you?"

"No! Of course not!" I protested, "I was just out doing... other business,"

"Understandable then," she nodded,

"What about you?"

"Humm?"

"You were gone then?"

"I was,"

"Do you... have anything to do with his?"

"Doctor Dawkins how are you insinuating such a thing," she faked protested, "No no, I had... other business too,"

"I see," I nodded, "You uhh you don't have to hold my arm anymore you know,"

"I know," she shrugged, "you're kinda comfy," 

"ohhh ughh thanks," I blushed a little, "you uhhh you're... kinda cute." 

"Thank you," she giggled, "Well if you need a cover story again, you know where to find me, Doctor Dawkins," she smiled as she tapped my arm and headed off down the hall,

"Ughh yeah, wait! Ughh what's your name again?"

"Y/n!" She yelled back before turning the corner, 

"Hu... Nurse Y/n," I smiled a little before I headed up to my room. 

[darksigns-exe]

Hiii, I'm totally a Folio girl, but that Darius pic got me thinking about you being Darius's ex but still close to him, his band and the guys because you were friends before. Folio starts liking you and he gets a huge crush on you but is terrified of Darius because he is Darius Tehrani. He is super insecure but you are super sweet and secretly into him too and the guys (Noah or something) have to reassure him that Darius is not going to destroy him or something

now thats a good thought

warnings: alcohol consumption, boys being a little dumb

Nick knows that you know that he’s watching you. 

He usually is. 

It’s hard to look away. 

He’s never acted upon that little crush he’s been harbouring on you, but he also can’t force it to go away. 

The issue is your ex. 

It’s not that the guy is stopping you from seeing other people or anything, he’s just – a little intimidating. He’s only really seen him on stage and a few times in passing, and what he’s seen has been enough to make him keep his distance. 

He looks away just as you look towards him. 

Nick really doesn’t mind that you’re still friends with your ex. It just makes making a move a little more difficult. 

He’d hoped that he could use the occasion to move things into a different direction. Nick hadn’t anticipated that Noah would invite Darius – or that he’d show up with his whole band. 

You’re squished in between Darius and his brother, happily chatting with them. Nick’s been waiting for his chance all evening, but it just doesn’t want to come.

He retreats into the kitchen, trying to get away from the scene. 

You enter the kitchen just as he plucks a beer from the fridge. 

“Can you get me one too?” 

He jumps a little, obviously spooked by your sudden appearance. 

You hop up on the counter, watching as he pulls a second bottle from the fridge. 

“How was your tour? Did things go alright?” you ask, taking a sip from your beer. 

Nick gives a quick nod, “No hiccups. Crowds were fun too.”  

He remains at a safe distance, leaning against the counter opposite you. 

“That’s good. I’m glad you had a good time. Are you doing anything fun while you’re on break?” 

You’ve been trying your hardest to get him to crack. You know that he has at least some interest in you, but you can’t for the life of you understand why he’s not doing anything about it. As far as you’re concerned, you’ve made it clear that you’re also interested in him. You’re not sure how much more of your complaining about this your friends can take. 

Nick gives a vague response about his not really fixed plans. 

“So if I need help setting up that bookshelf I ordered, I could call you?” You ask, hoping that he’ll bite this time. 

“I — sure, yes.” He stammers. 

It’s good enough for you. 

You’re not sure if it’ll actually happen, but you’re willing to be hopeful. 

You hear Alex call your name from the living room, prompting you to hop off the counter again. 

“I’m counting on your help now!” You say as you head back to the rest of your group. 

Nick is still bracing himself on the counter when Noah finds him. 

“Did you finally tell her?” He asks, coming to stand next to him. 

When Nick doesn’t answer he lets out a heavy sigh, “You know that she’ll eventually get someone else right?” 

“I know.”

“So what’s stopping you? You like her. She obviously likes you. Where’s the hurdle?”

“That ex of hers.”

Noah blinks at him for a moment, “Darius? What about him? He didn’t say anything, did he?”

Nick shakes his head, “I’m not about to step onto that guy's territory.”

“Territory? They’re friends Nick. Darius is a great guy.” He says with a laugh, “Have you ever even talked to him? I don’t think that he’s going to stand in the way of his friend's happiness. Even if they used to date at some point. Make your move.”

The party is slowly simmering down, and you decide to step outside for a little breather. 

You’re alone for maybe five minutes before the sliding door opens again. You don’t have to check to know who is joining you. 

“So when’s that bookshelf coming?” Nick asks, and you feel a little bit of warmth blooming in your chest.

[viquipo]

No bc I'm so mad rn I usually post my rants on ig stories but I need the tumblrites to tell me if I'm crazy or what. Jwcc/ct spoilers WHATEVER

First of all I want to preface this by saying that this is just my opinion on the matter, I'm not saying your headcanons are "wrong" or whatever tf, it's a kids cartoon where they unironically use terms like "fam". You can play with the characters however you'd like.

That being said, this is why TO ME it does not makes sense for Ben to be anything other than gay. Again, if you think he's bi or straight or anything else that's cool. I'm also leaning towards the opinion that he does actually have a girlfriend. I don't think the shows gonna pull a 180 on it because, realistically, 2 queer characters is already a lot for a DreamWorks kids show. As much as I'd like it not to be.

But, since the beginning, Ben has been very clearly coded as exclusively into men to me. Before finally going into it, I remind everyone on here that I'm a lesbian. I have felt an affinity with his character specifically for the experience of only liking the same gender. I might be totally projecting.

Ok, so.

1. The arc Ben goes through during the show is yes, one of self discovery, but also one of self acceptance. He changes a lot from the start of s1, but he also comes to terms with stuff himself or other people didn't like about him. He doesn't throw the dork pouch away or tells Kenji to keep it, the first thing he does when he takes it back from Kenji is put on hand sanitizer. He is covered in dirt, he's not afraid of filth anymore, but he still does that action because it's part of who he is as a person. He also becomes very unashamed at the things he does. He went from being embarrassed of his carob bars to eating grubs in front of people who he knows think it's gross. He knows himself as he is and he accepts it. To me (and to lots of other people) this works very well as a gay metaphor, and pairs up pretty nicely with the whole "jungle boy? Jungle MAN" arc being a trans metaphor. But how does this make Ben uniquely into men?

Well, it doesn't. But I think this next one does.

2. Enter Yasmina. She's pretty, she's smart, athletic, funny, all that good stuff. I'm not saying that means every wlm character should automatically be into her, but it certainly helps. Now forgive me if I don't remember specific episodes/seasons, but we all remember that episode where Ben convinces himself that Yaz is in love with him for some reason. When he "rejects" her, he says : "I'm just now starting to find myself". That's cool, cause I'm pretty sure Ben's " finding himself " personality wise was over and done a couple of seasons ago. To me, that is a really good hint at him dealing with his gayness.

3. He's also the first person Yasmina talks to about her feelings for Sammy. Now, in this particular context, the options for Yaz to talk to were Darius, Brooklynn, or Ben. It would initially seem to make more sense for her to confide in Brooklynn, since the two of them are far closer than her and Ben, and it also wouldn't be the first time she brings up Sammy as a romantic interest for Yaz (see: everyone tweaking abt that one line back in like s2). So why does Yasmina, a very private and reserved person, choose Ben to talk to about her same sex crush? She has probably gathered from the previous conversation that Ben relates to her struggle in a unique way in which Brooklynn just can't. Ben seems very receptive of what Yaz is saying ("feelings, am I right?") and it seems like he REALLY gets where she's coming from.

4. This is one I don't see talked about a lot, and maybe it's just cause I'm too out of the loop with the fandom, but I want to examine it as well. It's when Ben decides to not actually stay on the island. Everyone (except Sammy) already knew he wasn't going to stay in the end, but still didn't force him out. I think this is especially clear in a line Darius says when they reunite on the boat that goes something like "you needed to figure it out on your own" *smile hand on shoulder combo*. No explanation needed I think

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