#yolanda toys

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Super Monstruos figures - Yolanda Toys (1992)

[adaines-furious-feast]

They were good kids

This post, but as a fic

None of the kids were in his class. Jace had no idea how they ended up in his classroom so often, but he wasn’t going to kick them out. This was a safe space. It was rare that he had to ask any of them to settle down. He knew some kids thought he was a pushover and maybe he was, but all Jace asked was that they keep the volume down so any other students could also use the space. 

But mostly they sat in the beanbag corner, Ruben watching over Mary Ann’s shoulder as she played some game, Oisin with his nose deep in his spellbook and Ivy doodling. He was a little worried about Lucy. She seemed very… sad. He thought it might have something to do with her divinity and he’d been meaning to speak to Yolanda about it, but he’d never gotten round to it. 

And Kipperlilly… Well, she was definitely driven.

They were good kids.

Jace didn’t know when exactly he’d started noticing a difference. It was sometime early in their sophomore year. They seemed more stressed, more tired. Jace would go into his classroom in the morning to find them already there, huddled around and whispering conspiratorially. On more than one occasion, he’d walked in on an argument which quickly dissipated as soon as he entered.

A few weeks before spring break, he walked into something so fierce they didn’t notice someone else was in the room.

Kipperlilly was standing on her chair, angry tears in her eyes. Lucy sat next to her, rubbing soothing circles into her back and preparing to stop her if she launched herself at Ivy.

“He’s a weirdo, Kipperlilly,” Ivy said. “He doesn’t know what he’s doing.”

“He is helping us,” Kipperlilly argued. “We are a great adventuring party and if we were just given the same opportunities as the Bad Kids then-”

Ivy, Oisin and Ruben groaned.

“Why would we want the same opportunities as them?” Ivy asked.

“They spent most of last year in prison,” Ruben pointed out.

“They killed my grandma’s boy toy,” Oisin said.

“Because we’re better than them!” Kipperlilly cried. “I’m a better rogue than Riz goddamn Gukgak. Lucy’s a better cleric than Kristen Applebees. Fig Faeth doesn’t even go to class.”

“I don’t think it’s a competition, Kip,” Lucy said gently.

“But it is!” They’re getting opportunities we should be getting. And Porter is helping us get what we deserve.”

The hairs on Jace’s arms stood on end. Porter Cliffbreaker. He’d seen Porter talking with Lucy and Kipperlilly in the corridor a few times. He’d never thought much of it. Kipperlilly always looked excited. Lucy was a little less comfortable but Lucy often looked uncomfortable in her own skin. Jace wouldn’t be surprised to hear he was the person behind the arguments. The gods knew he caused enough of them in the staff room.

“I don’t want opportunities. I have enough to study,” Oisin said.

“Why even come to this school then?” Kipperlilly snapped. “You’re ruining things for the rest of us.”

Mary Ann looked up from her Crystal Boy, spotting Jace in the doorway. “Hi Jace.”

The rest of the High 5 Heroes span around. Lucy looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights. Ruben, Ivy and Oisin looked nervous too but Kipperlilly was just angry. No, raging.

“Hi guys. Everything alright?” Jace said, trying to sound as if he hadn’t been listening.

Lucy looked like she was about to speak when the bell rang for the first period. Oisin vanished in a magical flash. Kipperlilly disappeared by non-magical means. The rest of the group tried to rush out, but Jace caught Lucy before she could go.

“Yolanda will understand,” Jace said. “Lucy, is there something wrong.”

Lucy looked down at the floor, trying to make herself smaller than she was. “It’s nothing. Kip’s just upset. We’re good.”

“Upset about Porter.”

“Not Porter, the others.”

“Lucy, is Porter making you guys do things?” Jace asked. He thought back to last year, when Kalvaxus had used students - one of his students - for his own goals. He didn’t know how he’d missed it before, but he was not going to let it happen again.

“He’s not… making us,” Lucy said, obviously choosing his words carefully. “He’s just encouraging us. But he gets really upset when we don’t do what he suggests. Kip thinks he’s helping. Maybe he’s trying. I don’t know.”

Jace nodded. Sure. Helping.

“Lucy, you know you can tell me anything.”

“I know Jace,” Lucy said with a sad smile.

“Ok,” Jace tried not to look as panicked as he felt. He didn’t want to stress the poor kid out even more. “I am going to talk to Porter. He shouldn’t be putting this much pressure on you guys. He might not even know he’s doing it. We’ll get this sorted out, ok?”

“You don’t need to,” Lucy tried.

“But do you want me to?” Jace asked.

Lucy didn’t reply, still looking down at her shoes. 

“This is my job, it’s not a problem,” Jace said. “Someone’s got to look out for you kids, and the gods know it’s not going to be Arthur Aguefort.”

Lucy gave a small laugh. “Ok, thank you. I should get going.”

She left, heading in the direction of the cleric department. Jace leaned against the door, mentally preparing himself for the conversation he was going to have to have. They were good kids. He was going to sort this out.

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Jason Todd / Red Hood Custom Action Figure

Figure realm link (link)

This was hands down the eaaaaasiest mod i did just for fun b/c i saw a doll that worked really well for it in the used toy store.

step 1: dremel his legs so he doesn't get paint rub

step 2: paint pants black

step 3: paint spare blue beetle head, from when i got 2 blue beetle dolls and took the head off one to replace it with one that looked like he wasn't wearing a mask (can't remember if i posted this)

step 4: give him she-spawn's gun from my yolanda mod.

0 apoxie, not even that much paint... oh also i had to cut the original action figure (dark detective mcfarlane batman)'s trench coat so that it was a jacket

[electroquirkmusic]

Thomas Dolby, aka Steve & Yolanda, who are actually Robin Williams and Joan Cusack, 1992: "The Mirror Song", aka "Memories of Things", from the movie "Toys"

Not widely remembered these days, but a seminal experience for me as a kid. Robin Williams plays a toy company heir trying to stop the company from falling into the hands of his uncle, who wants to start manufacturing deadly military drones controlled by kids that think they're playing harmless video games. Joan Cusack [spoiler] turns out to be an android. LL Cool J plays Michael Gambon's son. There's an unrevealed amphibious assault creature known only as "the Sea Swine". Besides this banger, the soundtrack includes Enya's Christmas song, a battle theme by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, and Tori Amos singing about how fun it is to work in a factory. Robin Wright and Arthur Malet are there. Does it make any sense? No, none. HOWEVER.

[changingplumbob]

Knightstone Household: Chapter 9, Part 5

As the snow fell the aliens arrived! They had all chosen their human form today in an attempt to get in the spirit of the season. After making sure her kids were inside Yolanda gave Suzanna a big hug.

Suzanna: Happy Winterfest

Yolanda: Happy Winterfest! Or is it Merry Winterfest

Marianna: I’m pretty sure I’ve heard humans say both

Yolanda: Then why don’t they say Merry Birthday

Suzanna: Pass

Tyree: Looking full of glee there Silas

Silas: I thought you were going to dress up to

Tyree: I wanted to but dad voted no. Attempted Winterfest cardigan it is

Ruth: You both look stupid

Silas: Oh come on Ruth, we’re kids, Winterfest is meant for us!

Ruth: My Mother says Father Winter is a horrible old man who keeps toys from toddlers

Tyree: But... we’re not toddlers, are we?

Silas: Did you get coal in your stocking Ruth

Pollock: Sydney! Sydney big like Pol

Sydney: Pol! Hi

The other toddler squeezed Pollock tightly to say hello making him laugh.

Pollock: You get gift

Sydney: Yes. Mama got me sun glass

Pollock: Sun glass?

Sydney :*points to sunglasses* They pro ect my eyes

Suzanna: You’re kidding! Why

Marianna: He was cute for a human and I felt like treating myself

Yolanda: I’ve just never understood the attraction to humans myself. Like they’re so... colour limited

Marianna: Colour limited, what does that even mean

Yolanda: They’re all white or brown or black. But aliens... We’re blue and purple and green and pink. So much more attractive

Suzanna: Wait are you saying you and Katherine have never had woohoo in human form

Yolanda: Oh watcher no, strictly alien form in the bedroom

Ethelyn: Oh I don’t feel good

Suzanna: Were you outside?

Ethelyn: I think I have a stomach bug, I needed the cool air for a moment

Yolanda: *turning to Suzanna* Mod?

Suzanna: Mod

Nihel: So it’s a traditional Winterfest thing

Adam: It is. Ham with all the sides

Nihel: I could have sworn it was turkey

Skinner: No they have turkey at Harvestfest

Adam: Sometimes they’ll even put one type of bird inside another to cook

Nihel: Ew! Humans can be so disgusting

Adam: No argument from me, but I will say-

Nihel and Skinner: *in unison* UFO Sixam aliens are worse

Adam: Well they are

Suzanna: Come here Moondust, it’ll be a little while until the grand meal is ready so I think you should have some cereal to tide you overnight

After lifting Pollock into the high chair Suzanna makes up some cereal for him.

Suzanna: Try not to spill too much, we want our guests to be comfy

Pollock: Okay Mummy

*ten minutes later*

Suzanna: What? Two food piles? How?

Pollock: *giggles*

Suzanna: Just stay there while Mummy cleans it up

Adam: LUNCH EVERYONE

Ruth: Finally, I’m starving

Yolanda: Ruth! Manners

Suzanna: Dear watcher, thank you for the feast before us. Thank you for the crisp snow and the friends we share. Jingle bells

Everyone: JINGLE BELLS

They all tuck in to the meal, Adam and his helpers did an excellent job with the food.

When the meal is over Adam and Suzanna say goodbye to their friends and Silas gets a headstart on the dishes so he can get stuck into his game again. With most aliens gone Suzanna ushers Pollock through the nursery so he can have a bath and dry off with plenty of time before bed. He’s a little confused as to why he’s not in the bath seat now but seems happy with the new freedom of motion. Especially how it lets him splash!

Pollock: Mummy help Pol potty?

Suzanna: Of course I can. But remember if you’re talking about Pollock you say ME

Pollock: Mummy help... me potty?

Suzanna: You got it

Pollock tries his best but again a puddle forms outside the potty and he stands sadly.

Pollock: Mummy me made mess

Suzanna: Well don’t stand in it or you’ll feel worse. Come here

She snuggles him close and helps dry his tears.

Suzanna: You know what I think? I think it’s time for more gifts!

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[catgirlneomatrix]

i support u and ur Killjoy ocs 🖤🤟🏻

thank you!!

here's my favorite drawing of them!

referenced off of this photo by @null-entity and Tasastock

(I hope I did that right! I don't usually post my art and i'm trying my best)

Their names are Yolanda and Cyber Nova. Yolanda as a character started as a barbie doll I Sid Toy Story'd, but i felt like she'd fit into the danger days universe. I refuse to change her name. Cyber Nova is a pretty basic killjoy oc tbh, not much to say about her. I haven't figured out much about these characters except

they are lesbians (and girlfriends)

and

2. no one has ever seen Yolanda without the dino mask

i'm probably going to re-work Cyber's outfit at some point

here are a couple more pics for color reference

[faelanda]

//ooc: i sometimes reblog things that may contain disturbing imagery on this acc.

Oh? Hello!!^^

...

I'm Yolanda... nice to meet you.

I dream a lot, reality frustrates me, it never respects my wishes. It's too rigid, everything has to be set in stone. Your role in life is fixed at birth, when people find out your chromosones.

The people around you force you to wear skirts, dresses and makeup, watch your every move, so that you remain "proper", if you're a girl. They will try to claim your own body, treating you like you're nothing more than just a toy to get tossed around, yet you're the one that loses your value in the end. You end up empty, abandoned, like a broken doll.

As for boys, they have to be strong, dominant, colorless, lifeless. They can't cry, or else they're going to get associated with femininity, as if he worst thing one can be is feminine. A man has to fight in deadly wars, for a nation that couldn't care less about him, only to discard him once he's a veteran. No negotiations. Even if I find the so-called "male species" to be terrifying, I feel sorry for them. They're in an endless competition that benefits no one.

... i apologise if i rant too much, i am just a creature outside of the gender binary and i'm mad.

(they/them for Yolanda and the mod!!)

(mod: @cherubsaliaa )

[valiumvenus]

"On May 19, the birthday of the late Malcolm X, join the GETTING WORD COLLECTIVE for a virtual celebration of the Black Literary Arts community, highlighting the work of five premiere literary arts organizations that are helmed by Black women:

The Hurston/Wright Foundation,

Cave Canem,

Furious Flower Poetry Center,

Obsidian Literature & Arts of the African Diaspora and

The Watering Hole

[...] This celebration features appearances or performances by Duriel Harris, Yolanda J. Franklin, Cornelius Eady, Toi Dericotte, Mars. Marshall, Khadijah Ali-Coleman and more."

This event will be held online. General admission is free (follow the link to register).

[shonenlinkage]

So, remember the drawings I did of Giorno and Bruno’s Linkers; Lucille and Leon?

Well, I’m planning on drawing the rest of Team Bucciarati’s Linkers!

They go as follows:

Lucille Aragosta, a rich Italian girl who loves playing the piano and shopping. Her favorite color is gold, of all choices. And she loves to donate whatever old toys she has to charities.

Leon Hawthorne, a biracial Italian American boy whose mom is of American origin (And where he got his dark skin from) and dad is of Italian origin. He runs a beautiful restaurant by the ocean with his family.

Yolanda Khatun, a Bangladeshi girl whose grandparents moved to Italy. Her father is a pilot, and she adores traveling, often asking her dad where he’s been after travels.

Miley Vandestine, an Italian girl who loves running her family gelato store (Hazelnut is her fave!). As much as she loves working with desserts, she loves sharing them with her friends even more.

Brendon Hill, an aspiring cyclist who longs to participate in professional bike races. He will do anything to upgrade his bike and make it look professional, but for now he decides to do street racing.

Rani Bianchi, a non binary kid who loves the rain and all the new life it brings. They often carry their umbrella with them wherever they travel- whether it be rain or shine.

And Sombra Bandera, who has lived almost her entire life in poverty on the streets, with only her older brother Ignacio to trust. She is stone cold and rarely ever smiles; but when she does- you’re in for a treat.

Btw, here’s the art pieces I did of Lucille (Left) and Leon (Right) if anyone’s interested.

Have fun voting!

[usedgingertwinkhole]

Rick and Al for the ship thing

Send in two (or more) names and I’ll fill all this out about the ship!

General:

Rate the Ship -   Awful | Ew | No pics pls | I’m not comfortable | Alright | I like it! | Got Pics? | Let’s do it! | Why is this not getting more attention?! | The OTP to rule all other OTPs

How long will they last? - Either they last ages or they go up in flames because of Kahndaq, I am uncertain

How quickly did/will they fall in love? - RICK'S FIRST CRUSH RICK'S FIRST CRUSH

How was their first kiss? - awkward and also one or both of them was probably drunk

Wedding:

Who proposed? - Al

Who is the best man/men? - Hector and Todd

Who is the braid’s maid(s)? - Yolanda, Beth, Jesse

Who did the most planning? - Al

Who stressed the most? - Al

How fancy was the ceremony? - Back of a pickup truck | 2 | 3 | 4 | Normal Synagogue Wedding | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Kate and William wish they were this big.

Who was specifically not invited to the wedding? - Black Adam. Hank may not be invited to avoid Alan issues also.

Sex:

Who is on top? - Al...

Who is the one to instigate things? - Rick would definitely be the horny one

How healthy is their sex life? - Barely touch themselves let alone each other | 2 | 3 | 4 | Once a couple weeks, nothing overboard | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | They are humping each other on the couch right now

How kinky are they? - Straight missionary with the lights off | 2 | 3 | 4 | Might try some butt stuff and toys | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Don’t go into the sex dungeon without a horse’s head

How long do they normally last? - HOUR OF POWER (Al does not wike this)

Do they make sure each person gets an equal amount of orgasms? - Yeah I think so

How rough are they in bed? - Softer than a butterfly on the back of a bunny | 2 | 3 | 4 | The bed’s shaking and squeaking every time | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Their dirty talk is so vulgar it’d make Dwayne Johnson blush. Also, the wall’s so weak it could collapse the next time they do it.

How much cuddling/snuggling do they do? - No touching after sex | 2 | 3 | 4 | A little spooning at night, or on the couch, but not in public | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | They snuggle and kiss more often than a teen couple on their fifth date to a pillow factory.

Children:

How many children will they have naturally? - 0

How many children will they adopt? - Maybe like 3 or 4

Who gets stuck with the most diapers? - Al

Who is the stricter parent? - Rick unfortunately ends up sounding like his dad

Who stops the kid(s) from doing dangerous stunts after school? - The Hank + Todd duo who end up picking up on it while the parents are oblivious

Who remembers to pack the lunch(es)? - Al

Who is the more loved parent? - This is unfair... but Al gives better hugs

Who is more likely to attend the PTA meetings? Al

Who cried the most at graduation? - Al

Who is more likely to bail the child(ren) out of trouble with the law? - Again this is the Uncle Hank role with all his money and telepathy

Cooking: 

Who does the most cooking? - Al

Who is the most picky in their food choice? - Rick

Who does the grocery shopping? - Al because Rick never buys enough

How often do they bake desserts? - Unfortunately Al eats the batter so they never actually manage to bake any

Are they more of a meat lover or a salad eater? - Both????

Who is more likely to surprise the other(s) with an anniversary dinner? - Rick I think, because Al famously likes food.

Who is more likely to suggest going out? - Rick

Who is more likely to burn the house down accidently while cooking? - Al...

Chores: 

Who cleans the room? - Al

Who is really against chores? - Rick never ever learns to do them

Who cleans up after the pets? - Al

Who is more likely to sweep everything under the rug? - Rick

Who stresses the most when guests are coming over? - Al

Who found a dollar between the couch cushions while cleaning? - Al deserves some good luck

Misc:

Who takes the longer showers/baths? - Al...

Who takes the dog out for a walk? - Both of them should go together!!!

How often do they decorate the room/house for the holidays? - Maybe Halloween...

What are their goals for the relationship? - Fun time

Who is most likely to sleep till noon? - Both of them do...

Who plays the most pranks? - Rick Canon. Rick always. Rick puts a lizard down Al's shirt

Sorry overtype was playing up again yesterday and after it deleted everything I ragequit

[kandadiff]

Edward stands up to Adi's mother

It was no secret that your mother was very good friends with Yolanda Hadid and while people suspected that she was a stage mother like her best friend, no one knew the extent. Your mother came to visit you along with other parents but safe to say the few days she was here, she made your life hell.

Your mother was not the only stage parent to show up but that didn't lessen her actions. She was just a bit better at hiding it- especially that Maddy loved her so much. What made it worse was when it came to your mom, it was just easier to go back to acting like when you were little instead of arguing over everything. She picked out the clothes for you and Maddy to wear "Something that shows your slender frames but nothing that makes you seem so easy. I'm not raising sluts." She did your hair. "The more slick and straight your hair looks, makes your face look thinner." And of course your food intake. "Just chew the almonds and grapes slowly. It will keep you filled." or "Your not going to eat that right? so much fat in that. How can you model with a tummy like that?"

Of course she did all of this in the privacy of your and Maddy's room. But it all came to a head when we all went we all went to the water park. The sun was high in the sky and was baking everything under its glare. The water on the rides cooled you off a bit but you've had a headache all day and despite Shawn pushing bottled water in your hands, it made you nauseous so you stopped drinking it. As the day went on your felt worse - dizzy and disoriented. Though no one seemed to notice and your mom accused you of being dramatic.

It wasn't until Edward and Draven (they had been exploring the park together with Ian) spotted you as you leaned on the heated wood of a snack booth. The last thing you saw before everything went black was Edward rushing to catch you.

You woke up in the hospital, an IV sticking into your arm and Maddy by your hospital bed. You heard a ruckus outside but still dizzy and weak you couldn't make out what was being said. When toy asked Maddy what happened she said you passed out from heat stroke and dehydration.

You stayed in the hospital until the next day. Your mother refused any visitors, claiming you needed rest. Though she continued to berate you for being dramatic and making a scene. Maddy didn't stick up for you and you partially didn't blame her for it. She still had rose colored glasses when it came your mother, given she wasn't raised with her like you were. So you tried to tune her out as best as you could until the doctors released you with a new meal plan for the weak and medicine to keep up your hydration.

She drove you back to the mansion. "That meal plan is ridiculous. Does he know how much fat is in that pork? No you can have boiled chicken and plenty of grapes. They are filled with water. Watermelon too and I'll get my doctor to get you some water pills. They help me when I had to drop weight when I was around your age." You sighed looking out the window and praying she would leave soon as you pulled up to the driveway. Despite the late hour, a few lights were still on and as soon as she placed the car in park you saw a movement in the window then Edward stomping outside the house.

He opened your door before you got a chance to, quickly but gently yanking you out of the car. He took your face in his hands, his green eyes skimming over your face and body checking for any visible injuries. "You okay?" Surprised all you did was nod. He grabbed your bag with the doctors medicine from the passenger seat and thrusted it in your hand. "Good, get in the house."

"Excuse me!" Your mother shouted "Who the hell do you think you are grabbing my daughter like that?"He ignored her and moved to the back seat. He pulled opened the door and pulled out Maddy, repeating for her to get in the house. She was as stunned as you. "I'll have you arrested!

"And I'll put you in a fucking coma!" He shouted back at her. "You put her in the hospital!" He pointed a finger at him and your mothers face scrunched up as he moved back towards the front door. At the door was Ian holding your mothers luxury Louis Vittion luggage. He took it from Ian's hands walking back towards the car.

"What the fuck are you doing?!" your mother shrieked like a banshee.

"You're a fucking shit mother!" He jerked open the door throwing in her suitcases. "You don't deserve her or being in this fucking house!" He slammed the car doors so hard you thought the windows would break.

"You little-" Your mother went to undo her seat belt and open the door but he slammed it shut nearly crushing her hand in the door in the process. She yelped and watched him move back towards you and maddy before turning back at the car, pointing down the road and shouted at her.

"DRIVE THE FUCK AWAY!"

~

[robloxtwin1]

going to chucky Cheese

first After church the whole family was going to Chucky Cheese and I felt existed.

second Yolanda and my mom paid to go inside then my sister Bela Mia and brother Erik Emilio and I. Played a lot of games in Chucky Cheese with a pre pay card .

third After the card expired Bela Erik Mia and I looked at are point then Mia Erik and I got something at the chucky cheese shop. the toy that I got I like it and I played with it.

forth The whole family went back home and we said the let's see who can go to home first.

[fancyfade]

OK I'm thinking of action figures modding now (thank u bargain store anon :3) so anyway current projects (some not yet started)

7 Inch scale infinity inc guys:

Roy Harper (Mcfarlane BAF wave) -> Hector Hall as Silver Scarab

Raven (McFarlane BAF Wave) -> Todd Rice as Obsidian

Beast Garfield (the BAF of that wave) -> Albert Rosthein as Nuklon - but I'll probably have to get a different head for him. But he needs to be taller than the other 7 inch scale infinity inc characters

Other

Donna Troy as Troia body I got from a friend who needed her head + Wonder Woman Last Night on Earth head left over -> Artemis

Spider Gwen Marvel Select that was too expensive but fit perfectly for what I want + Left over movie Catwoman head from Yolanda's mod -> Maya Ducard as Nobody

Spider Gwen Marvel Legends I got b/c she was cheaper than select and I thought would work for Maya but didn't so I had to buy the pricey one -> Cassie in her most popular wonder girl outfit according to this poll (link)

DC Superhero girls toys I got from a yard sale:

Wonder Woman -> Huntress (as drawn by Cully Hamner)

Supergirl -> the DC Superhero girls-ified version of Laurie Juspeczyk (Silk Spectre II)

Harley Quinn -> Tara as I combined her design elements here (link)

[companionwolf]

Toy Soldiers Ch 19

Nightfall comes fast, almost too fast, and the Commander sets the toy soldiers gently gently on their bunk, against the pillow, a kiss to each of their foreheads as they gather up their things.

"I'll see you soon," they say, shotgun slung over their shoulder. "I prom--"

Stop promising! barks Central, and he sounds almost tearful. You can't promise to come back-- you just can't. His voice breaks. So don't.

Are you prepared if Asaru isn't well enough to teleport? asks Tygan.

"Firebrand will be near and I can run pretty fast," the Commander says.

Not with gunshot wounds you can't, says Shen. There won't be any Reapers there to save you, you know. No one else out there…

"It'll be okay," they say.

And if it isn't?

"I already told Kennedy to take you all home if I don't make it," they say.

To do what? Central sounds almost distraught. To sit and rot for 20 more years? Watch as the house falls apart around you?

The Commander frowns at the sense of his face being screwed up. "I can't take you with me," they say finally.

And why not?

"I'd be too afraid of losing you," they say. "If something happens, I'd rather die knowing you're all together and safe."

I hate this, says Central. I hate being useless. If I could I'd go with you--

But you're a toy, and toys can't fight wars, says Shen. We can't provide cover, we can't make a distraction. We can just be here, when they come back. If they do. If they don't…

She transmits a shrug.

They want to do this, Central, she continues. Let them try. For their friend.

Central does not answer.

The Commander picks him up, caresses him. "If you don't want me to promise right now," they say, "then I won't. But can you promise me something instead, Central?"

What?

"Remember that you're real," they say. "Remember that you're real, and that it lasts forever-- even if I don't." They slide a finger into his tiny plastic hand. "Can you promise to remember?"

Yeah, Central says after a minute. His voice is somewhat choked. Yeah, I can. I'll remember, Commander.

Another kiss to his forehead, and then the Commander is gone.

The toys wait.

The Commander sneaks in shadow, shotgun at the ready, following the memory of kennedy's footsteps to the vent cover, pries it open--

The toys wait.

Pulling themselves through the vents, kicking off the cover that drops down into the room containing the Elerium tank, immediate recognition from the Ethereal pinging in their head--

The toys wait.

The Commander shatters the tank with the butt of their shotgun, grabs the semi dormant ball of Ethereal as the alarms begin to blare, holds him to their chest as they run--

The toys wait.

Buying time as Asaru wakes, the heady rush of exhaustion and flicking power as the bonding process begins, pushing through a heavy door and sprinting across the snowy landscape as gunfire sounds behind them--

The toys wait

Burning shooting pain as a bullet hits, another, another, falling into the snow, painful stinging as the Ethereal tries to help and heal and fails at it, the sound of the Skyranger's engines--

Eventually Kennedy appears.

Fuck, says Central.

Don't make assumptions, says Shen, but her voice shakes and betrays her.

The soldier picks up the toys, turning them each over in his hands, looking somber. "Well," he says, and then stops. He looks unsure. "Well…"

Aw, he's cute when he's hesitant, says Kelly.

Central internally rolls his eyes.

"Uh, they're not dead," Kennedy says. "But they're not in great shape either. Yolanda said they'd probably appreciate it if I brought you guys to them…they're in the infirmary."

Central, without lungs without breath, still exhales in relief.

The soldier carries the four up to the infirmary, tucks them into the hospital bed next to the still form of the Commander. They look pale, with IVs in, their breaths shallow and quiet.

Commander, says Central softly.

And something else answers.

You must be Central. The voice is so weak, and tired, and it echoes in the toy's heads, inhuman. And Kelly, Shen, and Tygan. Wow, you're small.

Who are you? asks Shen.

The Commander's lips twitch. Motes of blue psionic energy hang in the air around them. My name is Asaru.

Oh, you're alive! Kelly says. You're bonded again? Did you teleport?

Yes, says Asaru, but doesn't indicate which question he's answering. Did you help them, while I was gone? They think so fondly of you four…

We helped each other, says Shen.

Thank you, then, Asaru says. For being there for them. When I wasn't.

What happened to you? Tygan asks.

When we were caught--

Hey, quit your yapping, you need to rest, says another voice, and it is them. Just as exhausted, but there.

Commander! Central says, voice shaking with relief. Commander!

Their hand manages to find his form, gingerly brushes his head with a finger. Hi, Central.

You both should shut up, says Shen. Those numbers look pretty bad. The Commander tries to turn their head to look, bells and whistles answer.

They relax as a medic comes over, sinking into the bed as the other checks on them. "Stop moving," they chide. The Commander mumbles something incoherently at them.

We will be okay, says Asaru.

Central exhales again.

What happens now? Kelly asks.

Now? The Commander's mouth manages to curl into a grin as they cuddle the toys closer, as internally they intertwine ever deeper with Asaru. Now the real war begins.

[demisexualnathanvuornos]

I bought a bunny lamp and even though she's not the same type or color, I named her Maude.

[hournites]

Love, we’ve talked about Rick being jealous of Beth being flirted with or dating another guy but what about Beth being jealous of him being flirted with? Like they’re out and about one day and this girl comes up to Rick and starts talking to him and Rick doesn’t realize (because no girl would ever want him right?) but Beth gets all annoyed. Everyone else knows exactly what’s going on but neither of them do, which may lead to a confession later on... but the idea needs to be discussed.

I know!! The concept of Beth being annoyed without realizing why is actually something I'd like to see sdklf;gh.

I've actually had something like that planned for hournite week (though idk if I'll keep it or change stories) So here's a little sneak peek:

Before Rick or Beth can reply, Anna crosses through the cafeteria and stops by their table. “Looking forward to tonight!” she says breathlessly.

Rick swallows his apple. “Uh. Yeah. Me too.”

Glancing backwards, she shoos at her close friends to move along. “Does 7 work for you?”

“I’m free.”

“Great!” she beams, then scurries off, giggling with their friends, occasionally looking behind at the singles table as they found their seats. 

All three girls swivel in their chairs to stare at Rick.

“What?”

Beth is the first to say, “What’s happening at 7?” There’s a funny pinch to her tone. Rick glances at her. Her face is neutral and polite. Reminds him of when she gingerly sat down in the Whitmore-Dugan living room last summer and asked, “What’s going on?”

“I’m going to Richie’s with Anna for dinner.” 

Beth’s brows knit together. “On a date?”

Rick laughs. “No? As lab partners.”

“Whose idea?”

“…Hers?”

Courtney shakes her head and Yolanda facepalms. “No, Rick. That’s a date.”

“What?”

“Nobody goes to Richie’s for dinner as ‘lab partners’.” Yolanda uses air quotes.

He turns to Beth, but she’s being silent, toying with her fork in the glass food container. She senses his gaze on her and shoots him a small sideways glance. “It sounds like a date to me.”