#you look like antonio banderas with the long hair

[hellomagicalsouls]

one thing i think of with diego is that he has some fast growing hair. i mean, he went from basic buzz cut to Antonio Banderas in 3ish months.

buzz cut to chin length! Diego Hargreeves release your secrets!! my boy should do shampoo commercials.

something was in that 1960s asylum water probably drugs knowing the 60s but still. Diego influencer when??

[tua-five]

Season 2 Episode 9

⚠️⚠️ If you have not watched this episode yet, DO NOT READ!! ⚠️⚠️

Of course, in the face of death, Klaus says, "Wait, if you don't make it back, there's one thing I need to tell you... You look like Antonio Banderas with the long hair. I just thought you should know."

Luther experiencing Daddy issues with his own brother is crazy. Also, it's my favorite moment. "I'm the daddy here!" And fives lame excuse that his fart was just lunch.

Luther complaining and throwing a temper tantrum is hilarious. "Hey! I'm getting really sick of this!"

Ben saying it's all been gravy... saying "at least this time I get to say goodbye..."

"Can I ask you a weird favor?"

"Anything."

"Can you hug me as I go? It's been a long time since—"

Literally crying.

And of course, after that, lila learns Five killed her parents. But the handler is really just manipulative, and of course lila doesn't know that.

Also, learning that the mystic 12 or whatever 11 were manipulative against Reginald.. that they killed Kennedy when the deal was not to. And they threatened to talk the world who he really was. And then he took off his ugly face and turns out he's an alien and killed them? A lot of crazy.

This episode was the craziest. Emotional and crazy. I miss Ben already.

Today's gifs!

[tidecorals]

introducing: alejandro destrade

you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { alejandro destrade } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { he } is ? they kind of look like { oscar isaac} and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { forty two } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { 19 years }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { gomez addams } from { the addams family }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { pearl's seafood bistro } as a { the owner }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { prince of his own making } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { fanciful } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { debonair } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { one bedroom } apartment beside me over in { coral cove }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you! 

GENERAL INFORMATION

NAME. alejandro sebastián destrade

DATE OF BIRTH. february 17th, 1982

AGE. forty two.

GENDER. demi man (he/him/they/them)

SEXUALITY. bisexual, heavily female / nb leaning.

PLACE OF BIRTH. puerto escondido, oaxaca, mexico

HOMETOWN. puerto escondido, oaxaca, mexico.

RESIDENCE. coral cove, apartment 2a.

ZODIAC SIGN. aquarius sun, scorpio moon, leo rising.

HAIR COLOUR. black.

EYE COLOUR. dark brown.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES. deep, expressive brown eyes that are intense and captivating. he sports dark, wavy hair that is well-groomed and often styled with a subtle side part. his hair is thick and full, adding to his sophisticated appearance. occasionally, he wears it slightly tousled for a more relaxed look. he has facial hair, a full beard in which it's length varies by occasion.

STYLE. known for his impeccable style, often seen in tailored suits that blend classic sophistication with a touch of modern flair. he favors dark, rich colors and high-quality fabrics, but he also enjoys sporting more casual, yet stylish, attire when off-duty. alejandro carries himself with a regal air, his posture is straight and confident. his movements are graceful and deliberate, reflecting his sense of purpose and the grandeur with which he approaches life.

POSITIVE TRAITS. charismatic, visionary, passionate, generous, humble, elegant, cultured

NEGATIVE TRAITS. impulsive, overindulgent, detached, noncommital, secretive, stubborn, conflict-prone

AESTHETICS. rich and decadent colours, old leather couches, handcrafted artifacts from his home, dutifully lined bookcases, soft ambient lighting

CHARACTER INSPIRATION. gomez addams, antonio banderas character from desperado, victor hugo, fitzwilliam darcy esquire

BIOGRAPHY

Alejandro Destrade wasn’t always the name on everyone’s lips in Palmview. Originally from a small coastal town in Mexico, Alejandro moved to Palmview nearly two decades ago, driven by dreams of making his mark. At just 23, he arrived with little more than ambition and a love for the ocean. Over the years, Alejandro transformed his modest beginnings into something extraordinary, carving out a name for himself as the charismatic owner of Pearl’s Seafood Bistro, a beloved culinary gem nestled in the heart of the town.

Alejandro possesses a rugged, effortless charm that’s impossible to ignore. His dark, soulful eyes and meticulously groomed appearance have earned him comparisons to Gomez Addams from The Addams Family—a debonair figure with a flair for the dramatic and an undeniable aura of mystery. Alejandro is known for his fanciful nature, indulging in the finer things in life with a passion that borders on the extravagant. Whether it’s a lavish yacht party or a meticulously curated tasting menu at his bistro, he approaches everything with the same intensity and attention to detail.

Despite his penchant for luxury, Alejandro remains remarkably humble—a trait that sets him apart from many of the other wealthy residents of Palmview. While others may flaunt their riches, Alejandro is content to let his success speak for itself. He’s never been one to rely on wealth for validation, preferring instead to live life on his own terms, making every moment a spectacle worth remembering.

Alejandro’s success with Pearl’s Seafood Bistro didn’t come easy, but it’s a testament to his willingness to take risks and his eye for talent. He’s known for giving opportunities to up-and-coming chefs, often taking on those with little experience but big dreams—much like he once had. His bistro is more than just a restaurant; it’s a reflection of his journey and his love for the sea. Alejandro’s approach to his business is hands-on, with every dish, every detail, bearing his personal touch.

The bistro’s success has made Alejandro a wealthy man, and while he enjoys the comforts that come with it, he remains grounded, never forgetting where he came from. His frequent attendance at the yacht club and his luxurious lifestyle may suggest otherwise, but those who know him understand that Alejandro’s heart lies with his work, his community, and his unyielding desire to create something meaningful.

Alejandro’s life, for all its opulence, carries a longing that he rarely speaks of—his desire to be a family man. Life, however, hasn’t permitted that dream to fully materialize just yet. Perhaps it’s the demands of his career, or maybe the elusive nature of true love, but Alejandro remains a bachelor, his one-bedroom apartment in Coral Cove a quiet contrast to the lively persona he projects.

Despite his single status, Alejandro is far from lonely. His life is rich with experiences, friendships, and the satisfaction of having built something truly his own. Yet, there’s a part of him that yearns for the simple joys of family life—a dream he’s determined to achieve someday, when the timing is right.

In Palmview, Alejandro is both admired and envied. His success, charisma, and humility have earned him the moniker “The Prince of His Own Making,” a title he’s come to embrace. He’s a fixture in the community, respected for his contributions to the town’s culture and economy, yet he remains somewhat of an outsider among Palmview’s elite. Alejandro’s disdain for those who flaunt their wealth without substance has put him at odds with certain members of the upper class, but he’s never been one to back down from his principles.

Alejandro Destrade lives life as a grand spectacle, embracing every moment with a fervor that’s both inspiring and intimidating. He’s a man who has made his own way in life, a self-made success story with a heart as deep as the ocean he loves. In Palmview, Alejandro isn’t just a man—he’s a legend in the making, with a story that’s far from over.

WANTED CONNECTIONS

tba once more <3

[lioncunt]

what are your opinions on the different lestats? and louiss? claudias and armands?

tomstat: a fantastic lestat, did his homework, very fun very angry gave validation to everyone who thinks lestat is lying about his height. flamboyant and cruel and charming he captured it all very well. writing wise anne just didn’t incorporate anything from the other books so he was pretty shallow.

musicalstat: BORINGGGGFF anne tried to make him woe is me i did nothing wrong SHUT UUUUUUUP. i loved his storyline with nicki in this one even though it was less insane and complex and him and gabrielle had great moments but god he was so boring. hugh panera or whatever did a garbage job

qotdstat: still haven’t watched it but i hate him on principal

samstat: my bestest friend sam reid who lives in my hippocampus and we compare tvl annotations teehee. my little science experiment i love to poke him with a stick. yeah of course he’s the best lestat no comparison he’s possessed <3 and best written as well! even if he doesn’t reference macbeth </3

rat piss: the worst louis i’ve ever seen i hope he drowns in a puddle of his namesake! writing wise he’s meh i think cher would’ve done a much better job with the script

musicallouis: he’s such a cutie he just wants things to be chill…..plus he actually was visibly in love with lestat awwww embraaace it embraaaaace it. he should’ve been in it more as is the case with every iteration of louis since the dawn of time

jacoblouis: RAGGHHGGF RHFNENWK. my girlfriend my munchkin tootsiekins,,,,,,,my beauty my angel. best written best acted emmy tony grammy oscar olivier golden globe. i once had a dream i was married to jacob anderson

kirstenclaudia: LITTLE BABY she’s just a little baby she didn’t do anything that’s a baby. the cutest lil babe. they captured her so well in the movie i love her sooooo much

musicalclaudia: SO FUN her song is my favorite song in the show I WANT MORE I WANT MOOORE like yes and you should have more!! have whatever u want !!!!!! also should’ve been in it more she was great

baileyclaudia: MY LITTLE GIRL MY DAUGHTER she’s my actual child like actually. best claudia of course she’s amazing and beautiful and so talented <3 as will be delainey my other daughter <3 but yeah i love bailey’s claudia so much that when the news broke she wasn’t coming back i cried in real life and it wasn’t tearing up either!

banderasmand: meh. i love antonio banderas but he was Meh and i stand by that. i think by changing armand SO drastically you just kind of. lose the whole character. anyway he was a perfect santino!

drewmand: SO GOOD SO SO SO GOOD HOLY SHIT HES SUCH A GOOD ARMAND. even though he has super long straight hair in it i forgive him cause he has the voice of an angel

qotdmand: hate him on principle etc see above

assadmand: the real life armand the armand of my dreams and as a rashidmand truther from day one . and day one being WHEN HE WAS CAST. i knew i knew in my soul he was secretly armand i took one look at assad’s headshot and i said that is armand. and i was RIGHT. anyway he’s barely been in it but i know he’s the best <3

[talesfromthecrypts]

people saw a white boy with red hair, not even an actor. just a dude who’s the son of an actor and said that one please! like the blatant racism towards assad hidden under bullshit excuses needs to stop. some people don’t even draw assads version of armand, but have no problem putting the child version next to the show versions. white supremacy is really in so much that people really rather someone who can’t even fucking act play the character.

Oh yeah that's another problem I have with it. People absolutely going for looks over talent. And it happens all the time for everyone (people are so weird about eye color especially like calm down its not that serious) but its been especially bad with Armand which almost certainly comes down to the fact he isn't white. While he hasn't been full Armand mode for long, you can tell by his short screen time he is very much up to the task of taking on this challenging character.

People don't care if someone can't act because they are frankly not watching for quality they are watching to get Barbie dolls they can smash together. If the Barbie doll isn't the look they want they will complain. What truly makes me laugh is I'd argue besides hair color (and that is NOT a character trait you dweebs) Assad is much similar to the character in the books than say Antonio Banderas in the movie so many of these people are holding up (and I like the movie)!

Anyway Assad is great can't wait to see how he works the material.

[mintchocozen]

The  End Of Something : Creators Calendar

The Umbrella Academy: Creators Calendar 

This is my own interpretation of the 10th episode of season 2 of The Umbrella Academy; The End Of Something. 

Everyone held hands, reassuring and connecting each other with their touch. A pretty heartfelt moment, this was. Just some of the few picture-perfect moments when the Hargreeves siblings get together and do things as a family. They all looked at each other and took a deep breath as Five flipped the briefcase lock. A sudden blue bolt of light pushed out of the briefcase and teleported them into the future - where they belong. 

And now, there they were, in the grand foyer of The Umbrella Academy. There were overlapping voices of groans and everyone was experiencing the jet lag and dizziness caused by the process of time travelling - except Five, who was already used to this. “Oh god,” Luther held his head, “Oh what date is it” he continued as he placed his hands on the entry table for support.

“April 2nd the 2019″, Five announced as he snatched the newspaper off the entry table, “The day after the apocalypse”, he added as he skimmed through the  newspaper while everyone was looking around in disbelief. “Wait, so we stopped it?” Allison looked at everyone.  "Oh my god, it's over?" Viktor asked anticipatingly, "Did we actually succeed at something.. It's incredible!" Klaus exclaimed, earning giggles from Allison and Viktor. 

Now everyone was smiling at each other, completely relieved, meanwhile Five was still looking around - making sure that it was real and that the process of time traveling didn't mess up his mind. It's been so long since time did well to him that he questioned whether things are really okay this time and that The Umbrella Academy wasn't in pieces, just like what he saw that very day at the ripe age of thirteen.

"Oh man, I don't know about you guys but I need a drink" Klaus continued as he hugged Viktor, "Yes!" Luther exclaimed, liking the idea. "I'm in", Viktor added. "In fact, I need several!" Klaus continued, giving Luther a hug, and ran to the home bar. "Uh, I should go find Claire" Allison said, looking around, "Oh come on, one drink" Luther said as he dragged Allison to the living room.

Now everyone was looking around the living room while Klaus ran to the home bar. "God, I hate that photo" Diego muttered as he sat on the stool, earning a look from Five. "It's because I look good", Five replied, staring at the portrait of himself - or, his younger self, on the mantlepiece. "Fuck no" Diego spat. "Or maybe you just didn't look good", Five concluded plainly as he went to the bar, taking out the glasses and continued, "Margarita?" he raised his eyebrows at Diego, who gave him no reply but an irked look. "I'll take that as a yes". "Just another typical day at the Hargreeves' mansion" Allison chuckled, taking a seat. "This feeling's mutual, Allison", "Now where's the blender.. Pretty sure I kept it in here", Five mumbled to himself, opening the cabinets.

"Children?" said a husky yet familiar voice which made everyone turn their heads.

"Oh my gosh-" "Pogo!" "You're alive!" "This is amazing!" Everyone ran and gathered around Pogo, who was utterly confused. "Of course I am, why shouldn't I be?" Pogo stared at them in confusion.

Everyone looked at each other, especially at Viktor - who was also looking back at them, confused. "Well, it's a long story", Five interrupted as he started making the drinks. "And, where were you? All of you left for a day without saying a word!" Pogo exclaimed in disbelief. "Well, Pogo we went to Dallas", Klaus sighed. "Nice fedora, master Klaus" Pogo pointed at the hat using his cane and continued, "Dressed up I see, all of you. Is that a wig, Diego? Klaus?" 

"What? Uh no" Diego replied, slightly pulling his hair, attempting to prove it was real. "This is absurd, your hair wasn't very Antonio Banderas the last time I saw you - which was just two days ago" Pogo shook his head as he spoke, earning a snicker from Klaus, "Told you". "And lastly, all of you look.. Beaten up? Badly, I must say" Pogo remarked, a hint of concern present in his voice.

"Like I said, it's a long story" Five repeated and continued, "Now, Margarita?" "Yes!" Klaus ran to Five and took a glass, signaling Five to pour some. "Pogo?" Five asked, handing him a glass. "Just a smidge", he replied.

By now, everyone was drinking, together, at the home bar. "Ahh… This feels nice" Klaus relaxed his feet on the table, earning looks from everyone. But no one bothered to do or say anything. They were exhausted enough to deal with that and just let it slide. Except for Pogo of course, who pushed his feet off the table. 

"W-where's mom?" Diego looked at Pogo, "She's upstairs, dusting the mantlepieces" he replied, taking a sip of his drink. "I'll see you guys later" Diego said, getting up, until Luther stopped him, "No no no, where are you going?" Luther asked. "To see mom?" Diego said, confused. "Just stay here for a while, it's been a while since we've had a drink together, am I right guys?" Luther raised his glass as he looked at the others, "Umm, we've never had a drink together" Allison replied, "You mean that time when we drank apple juice and pretended that it was liquor?" Klaus asked, looking down at his drink and continued, "I need vodka". "Gosh, we were like, I don’t know, eleven?" Viktor chuckled. "Simpler times" Five smiled as he sipped on his margarita. "Well then, consider this our first drink together as siblings" Luther continued, making Diego sit again on his stool, pouring tequila into his glass.

"Hmm... Since when did the two of you get along? Since when did everyone get along?" Pogo interrupted, a slight smile appearing on his face. "You sure you want to know it all?" Five asked, getting ice cubes from the freezer, "Seems like a lot has happened" Pogo said. "Oh god, you have no idea" Allison said, sighing after. Their minds were filled with questions. They didn't know how to feel about this. They were relieved and finally relaxing, but what about Ben, Lila, Ray, Dave, Sissy, and Harlan? I guess when things need to be earned, some of the valuable ones need to get lost. But then again, they're together again. Where they belong. And everything is normal. That’s what matters to them now. They'll start new and fresh together. But they'll never forget the bittersweet feeling of leaving the 60s.

[afreakingdork]

A raccoon appears in a trench coat and flashes it open. Vampire shit falls out comically.

Ooooo I get the all clear to talk about vampires??

The tragic sense of a play that’s already been told with Interview of a Vampire? The strange darkness that plagued Queen of the Damn that I watched way too young? Every time I see men with that long curly 80s hair and I screech to a stop because Antonio Banderas somehow crushed my heart? Move aside modern retellings, I want a tragic tale where it doesn’t matter how much you love you’re doomed from the start! Give me CoNCeQuEnCeS

Super stoked to read the next coming chapters! I’ll sit patiently but at this point I probably look like Meeko in Pocahontas stuffing my face with crackers with all the good fics I’m stoked about.

Payment for letting me lose my cool there for a moment: (mostly vampire songs tbh, hope you like)

Succubus by NIGHTMAER

Better With by Friday Pilots Club

i hope you know what you’re doing by King Mala

🦝

Oh my, fearless racoon... I believe you are... too fearless now /j 😂

THAT'S A BIG 10-4! All of that and more!!! Like can we talk about how the legacy continues in What We Do in the Shadows (TV for this conversation). They basically canonize that they exist in the same universe as Interview while at the same time making all Vampire films real properties?! The attention to detail! The love and craft in these hands; they are stories written which hearken back to the original definition of Romanticism!?

I'm so gonna picture you as Meeko going forward!

VAMPIRE MUSIC LET'S GO!? I am a rich dork! If'n you're ever feeling so inclined, feel free to message me if you want to discuss vamp stuff at length! No pressure though 💞

[angelicamerlinbarnes]

Klaus: Yeah I’ve had a crush on Antonio Banderas for years

Klaus: Like most of my life

Klaus: Or on anyone who looks like him really

Diego:

Diego:

Diego:

Diego: You WHAT?!?!?!

Klaus, bright red: Uh -

[thoriffix]

Fav moments from each season? 💜

aw man theres way too many moments that i love to pick a fav but also any moment diegos on screen

[itwasagoodjoke]

i changed my profile on Netflix. it used to be a picture of five Hargreaves and my name. ow it’s a picture of Diego and the name is Antonio Banderas

[new-timeline-new-me]

i thought the umbrella academy couldn’t get any more relatable in terms of actually understanding how siblings act but then season two comes along with shit like:

“I’m going to BEAT you and not the way you like it” 

“cHiLDrEn iN tHe bAcK” and then klaus just fucking falling over the seat. 

klaus showing up to allison’s house seeing a body and immediately going “are we burning or burying” 

five being So Done with Luther all season but still pushing him out of the way from the bricks falling

“Luther sniffs dad’s underwear” 

“You have had your possession privileges REVOKED”

and then ben going still worth it

everyone mentally rolling their eyes when diego starts talking about how he likes a girl (don’t @ me you know they were)

five pretending not to care about them but actually caring a lot™

the entire part where they’re lifting the tractor. diegos like fucking finally and luthers like we can leave you here would you like that.

diego forgiving vanya in less than a minute

the entire scene with klaus allison and vanya

everyone being like ok i understand why you would want to kill them but i still can’t let you

luthers forced smile at strangers after five yells “IM THE DADDY HERE” literally what i do when one of my brothers does something stupid in public

luther trying to keep the peace between the fives is just a whole ass mood tbh

klaus going over the ‘possession ground rules’ with ben

“klaus you’re so FILTHY” 

Ben and klaus’s little piss fight on the side of the road

“you look like antonio banderas with the long hair”

diego and luther when five shows up covered in blood

but we didn’t kill the comission! yeah that entire conversation especially “Five what did you do?”

[henry-espionage]

Haikyuu Characters as Quotes from The Umbrella Academy

author's note: in lieu of the announcement of the season three release date, have this hq x tua crossover <3

"Frogs are bitches and we do not negotiate with terrorists."

Akaashi, Kuroo, Kita

"You look like Antonio Banderas with the long hair. I just thought you should know."

Tendou, Sugawara

"I'd rather lick a cheese grater."

Kenma, Shirabu, Yahaba

"Fucking fudge nutter!"

Iwaizumi, Kyoutani

"I'm the Daddy here!"

Daichi, Ukai, Bokuto

"The healthiest relationship was when Five was banging that mannequin."

Suna, Tsukishima, Komori

"Elaborate."

Tanaka, Yamamoto, Sakusa, Matsunkawa

"They chose you: the village idiot?"

Osamu, Hanamaki, Kohona

"Hell yeah, I made that machine my bitch."

Nishinoya, Goshiki

"Yoghurt. When does it know to stop being milk?"

Kageyama, Kindaichi

"Understandable, Diego can be very annoying."

Asashi, Ennoshita, Kohona, Aran

"I'm the four frickin' horsemen! The apocalypse is coming. *vomits*"

Atsumu, Hinata, Hoshiumi,

"I'm sorry for depriving some village of their IDIOT!"

Oikawa, Yaku

[thisisawonderfulusername]

feelings

klaus hargreeves x reader

requested: anon

prompts: 165- “this might hurt” 291- “is that blood?” 300- “i can take care of myself” and 302- “i can’t breathe”

summary: when trying to save vanya and the world, you get a bit hurt

warnings: cursing, tooth rotting fluff babyyyyy

word count: 2k

a/n: holy shit i uploaded something! anyways, the requestor gave me an option between five and klaus and i had to do klaus because i haven’t written anything for him yet and i want to so baaaad so thank you anon

also @generouswombyrat , yours is next i promise lol

it’s loud, and the flashing lights would have made you pass out if you hadn’t made it to the cover of the counter to protect yourselves while you thought of a plan.

“vanya’s in the room at the end of the hall.” diego has to raise his voice to be heard over what the woman was causing.

allison has her hands on the sides of her head, you assume to block out some of the noise that is threatening to rip your hearing away from you. “how do you propose we get to her?”

“you can count me out.” klaus says from beside you, defeated and with a flask held in his hand. when the two siblings look at him in disbelief, he tries to defend himself, “what? you guys should save her. you’re great at all the hero shit.”

after allison reaches over to slap him, he leans against your shoulder while you roll your eyes. “listen, listen, vanya would understand ‘cause she has realistic expectations of what i am. and what i am, is sexy trash!”

“you’re a big pussy, that’s what you are,” diego tells him in annoyance.

“guys, this is not the time,” you speak over their small argument.

“why, because i don’t want to die? who does?” klaus questions you, waving his hand around in front of you, “and martyrs aren’t around to enjoy the victory party, ‘cause they’re dead!” he ends his sentence with a shout and you roll your eyes.

diego crawls over to where klaus sits, grabbing onto his shirt, “you are going out there,” the other grabs at his arm to push him away, complaining, “or i’m gonna beat you!”

“that’s my cue.” your head whips away from the argument and to allison as she moves from behind your only cover. the others stop fighting and the three of you shout at her to stop, but she’s already began to fight against the wave of energy flowing from the room vanya was being held in.

after hearing her yell out for the woman, there’s a thump on the other side of your cover, and you suck in a breath.

“alright, i’m going.” diego tells the two of you after peaking out from behind the wall.

“no, wait, wait, wait, wait,” klaus grabs onto his arm to stop him from going.

the other looks at him in annoyance, “what?”

“if you don’t make it back, there’s one thing that i need to tell you.” diego was beginning to wave him off, since you didn’t exactly have time for a heart to heart. “you look like antonio banderas with the long hair.”

you slap a hand to your forehead as diego looked at him as if he told him the most sincere thing. “thanks, man.”

“my god,” you groan, crawling over klaus in order to peak around and watch as the man digs his knives into the floor. as he begins to slow, you bite your lip, “keep going!” you shout, “you can do it!”

“i’m not gonna make it!” he shouts back to you, and you shake your head as you look back to klaus, who was still curling in on himself. “you guys have to do it!”

he pulls on a tie holding some sort of rope coiled, and it comes flying towards you. a second later, you feel another thump against the wood.

you take a deep, shaky breath. you have to do this. “okay, klaus.” you glance over at him as you reach up towards the rope, “if i die, just know...” you think for a moment as you bite into your lip, wondering if it’s the best idea to pour your feelings out at a moment like this.

“no,” you sigh, “i’ll make it.”

“wait!” klaus yells as he grabs onto you, “what do i need to know?”

you shake your head, “it’s not important.” you make sure your grip is tight, enough for you to make it. “i’ll see you on the other side!”

“don’t die please!”

when you pull yourself from behind your protection, the force of the wave vanya was sending was much stronger than you expected it to be. your eyes were watering as you tried to look forward, into the flashing lights, but they were already giving you a headache.

you hear klaus shouting at you, but you can’t hear him over the energy. just as you were getting closer to the door, your strength was weakening, but you continued moving one hand at a time to pull yourself forward.

when you pull your eyes away for one second to look away from the lights, your hand misses the rope, and your eyes widen as you lose your grip and go flying back, straight into the wall.

-

your head feels like it’s spinning when you wake up, the lack of the whooshing energy making your ears ring. it feels like the air has been knocked out of you, and it probably was. “oh god, i can’t breathe.”

“are you okay?” the one who caused all of this runs to the four of you.

“vanya,” allison breathes out from beside you.

you groan as you push yourself up, ignoring the dizziness you felt. “physically or emotionally?” klaus questions as he holds himself up on his elbows.

diego pushes himself onto his knees, looking up to her with a smile. “you’re alive.”

“did we save the world or what?” klaus questions as he finally sits up.

you run your fingers through your hair, “i think so. the building’s still here.”

the ticking of diego’s watch catches your attention as you look to it. “kennedy’s a few minutes away.” he points out, quickly getting to his feet, “i can still save him.”

allison calls to him as he begins his way down the hall, following after him in an attempt to stop him.

“is that blood?” you look to klaus as he questions you, and it’s only then that you notice the metallic taste in your mouth.

reaching up to touch your lip, you flinch when you realize it had somehow split open. you cringe at the slight sting the contact brought. “nah, it’s ketchup.” you chuckle as you wipe the blood from your lip.

he rolls his eyes. “we need to patch it up. i’m sure there’s some sort of medical kit stashed away around here.”

“no need,” you wave your hand in the air, “i can take care of myself. we have some more important things to worry about.”

shaking his head, he pushes himself up off the ground before holding his hand out to you. “we already saved the world. everyone else can deal with diego.”

sighing, you take his hand and he helps you up off the ground.

after searching all nearby rooms, you eventually find a med kit. being in an office, it was easiest to hop up onto the desk to let klaus take care of the wound.

once he had opened the kit and grabbed everything he needed, he stepped in front of you. “that was an interesting experience.” he comments about the whole ordeal you just went through.

“that’s our lives.” you respond with a sigh.

nodding, he grabs a paper towel that had been soaked in water. you both decided it was the best way to clean it, at least a little bit.

“this might hurt.” he tells you softly, carefully grabbing your chin to press the paper to your lip. he’s right. it felt like it was burning from the slightly rough texture, but you were able to ignore it. you had gone through worse, after all.

after a second of dabbing at the cut, he pulls the towel away with a smile. “there we go. all clean.” he throws the towel to the side and grabs one of the surgical tape strips, carefully using it to close the wound. “hopefully that works.” he claps his hands together.

you smile, quickly stopping when you feel the tape and your cut trying to pull open. “thanks.” you hum, before you notice the blood that had poured from his nose.

without saying a word, you grab the wet towel. after folding it over to avoid the part covered with your blood, you grab his chin to pull him towards you. “what are you doing?” he questions.

“blood.” you tell him simply, wiping away at the already drying liquid. your eyebrows furrow as you tilt his chin, “how did you get some on your neck?”

he simply shrugs as you clean it up.

shaking your head, you look him over to make sure there wasn’t anymore blood on him. you still hold his chin as he looks at you, a small grin on his face. “checking me out?”

“for blood, yes.” you chuckle, releasing him and tossing the towel into a nearby trash can.

he’s still looking at you, and you let your shoulders fall slightly to release some of the tension in them, “why are you staring at me like that?”

“i’m glad you didn’t die.” he tells you.

you let out a soft laugh, “well, i’m glad you didn’t die either.”

he grins, glancing to the side for a second, “what were you going to tell me?” he asks.

“hm?” your eyebrows raise a bit.

“before you tried to make it to vanya,” he expands on his question, “you said you wanted me to know something.”

you knew exactly what he was talking about, but you thought about just acting clueless. apparently you didn’t think enough before sacrificing yourself earlier.

sitting up slightly, you shrug, “i... i don’t know. it doesn’t matter.”

“what are you talking about? of course it matters.” he hops up on the desk to sit next to you, his legs swinging slightly. “just spit it out. you know it will feel better.”

looking to him, your shoulders slump slightly. “it’s hard to say.” you sigh, running your hand down your face, and beginning to feel that your heart is beating just a little bit faster than before. “okay, i’m just gonna say it. i like you. i might even be in love with you, i-”

you’re not able to finish your rambling about your feelings, since the moment he had heard you admit to them he had leaned forward and pressed his lips to yours.

your heart felt like it was soaring as your eyes closed, and you could feel the slight sting in your lip but it didn’t matter because shit, klaus was kissing you.

you’re not sure how long it lasted, but it didn’t feel long enough once he pulled away. it took a moment for your eyes to open again, as you were relishing the moment. but a smile is on both of your faces when you look at him, and you know then that you are definitely in love with him.

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[pigeon-princess]

TYBALT MONTAGUE’S BACKSTORY

It’s been a long time coming but here is the compiled backstory of my DnD Half-Orc Bard/Fighter Tybalt, tracing his life up until he joined the adventuring party known as The Tresspassers. I’ve also included drawings by me and other party members below the cut! 

(CW: SEXUAL ASSALT, RAPE) A small portion of Tybalt’s backstory contains some traumatic events, however they are not described in detail.

There is a collection of Islands off the coast of the continent of Iona, known by many as The Isles of Thiva. The culture of the islands is very Medditeranean, Italian and Greek inspired, so as you travel through you’d likely be seeing beautiful cliffside cities, lush wineries and lively street culture. 

For people living in Thiva, Orc pirates from across the seas are a serious problem, especially for certain villages on the Eastern coast. When an Orc raid passes through a city there is always a wave of destruction from the pirates, resulting pillaging, raping and murder thoughout.  

For the few women who survive their traumatic assault, only a handful of them are strong enough to survive and give birth to Half-Orc children. Because of this, Half-Orcs in Thiva are often looked down upon and shunned, almost as if they are a walking reminder of the trauma that the Isles have suffered. 

TYBALTS EARLY YEARS

Tybalt was one of these children. His mother was an Elven woman called Marina, from a small fishing village called Alta Maria. At the time of the Orc raid she had a husband and two, young half elven children called Mercutio and Benvolio. After surviving the attack, everyone thought she had gone mad for wanting to keep the child, but she was determined to love the baby despite the slander her husband threw at her. For her, the child was her own and one she wanted to protect them at any cost. Young Tybalt barely ever left his mothers side for the first 6 years of his life, his older brothers never wanted to play with him and his mothers husband couldn’t stand the sight of him. Despite all this he was happy by his mothers side. 

Marina - Tybalts Elven mother (Art by @lulii999​) 

Marina’s Drawings -  A young Tybalt finds a crab, Mercutio, Benvolio and baby Tybalt nap together, A grown up Mercutio and a grown up Benvolio (Art by @lulii999​) 

When Tybalt was around 6 years of age, his older brothers who are now 10 and 12 years old, invited him to play with them for the first time. He excitedly followed them to the docks where they managed to trap him in a fishing net and throw him onto a small fishing boat. Unable to escape the rope, the ship left port leaving Tybalt alone, trapped and afraid. He managed to survive the two day journey and the fishing boat arrived in the port of the capital city, Santiados.  When the boat made port, Tybalt made a run for it. He was lost and confused, but managed to survive by stealing food, avoiding the other Half-Orc kids that lived on the streets and sleeping in a barrel at night. Unable to find a way back home, and at this point thinking that perhaps his family didn’t want him anymore, Tybalt stayed living on the streets for 6 years. 

ON THE STREETS

During his time on the streets, when Tybalt was around 10 years old, he got into an altercation with an older Half-Orc boy who was picking on him. In a rage Tybalt pushed the teenager away from him, causing the boy to slip and stumble down a flight of stairs, cracking his head. When the other Half-Orcs saw that Tybalt had killed this kid, he became infamous and reveared among the Half-Orc street gangs. All Tybalt wanted to do was stay out of it. 

A NEW FAMILY 

At the age of 12 Tybalt decided to break into one of the larger merchant estates in the capital, thinking that he’d be able to steal a good amount of things from within. While rummaging through the mansion’s pantry, he was discovered by the family's 10 year old son, Romeo Montague, a human boy with bright blue eyes and blonde hair.

Tybalt threatened that he was going to hurt the kid if he came any closer, and instead Romeo suggested that if he is looking for food he should take the biscuits that they have at the back of the pantry. Tybalt hesitantly went further into the pantry to grab the biscuits, giving Romeo enough time to push the doors closed and lock him inside. Romeo immediately ran upstairs and called his parents to come down and see the kid in the pantry, his parents definitely thought he was making up some kind of imaginary friend until they heard angry yelling from behind the doors in the kitchen. 

Eventually the couple, Lorenzo and Helena Montague, sat Tybalt down and asked him about himself and why he was stealing from their pantry. With a bit of probing he told them that he lived on the streets and almost against his will Tybalt was given a bedroom to stay in and one day turned into a week. Before long Tybalt had a new family. 

Lorenzo and Helena Montague (Art by me) 

Teenage Romeo Montague (Art by me)

Growing up with his first ever friend, Romeo and Tybalt would get up to so many things together. They would spend their time pulling pranks, running away from lessons and throwing their tabaxi friend Antonio (Against his will) off the balcony to see him land on his feet (The tabaxi friend’s full name is Antonio Banderas). 

During their teenage years, Tybalt realised that his feelings for Romeo were beyond friendship and he developed a very deep, long standing crush for his best friend. He’d write poems and songs about his angst, about how much he loved him and how he was always chasing girls and never looked at him that way. 

Adult Romeo Montague and Antonio Banderas (Art by @lulii999​)

A TERRIBLE STORM 

By the time Tybalt was 21 and Romeo was 19, Romeo had started working for the family business in the merchant trade and Tybalt worked full time as his personal bodyguard and right hand man. Things took a turn for the worse when they sailed out to a business meeting with a man called Lord Magnus Kraus, an extremely well known merchant sailor in charge of an armada of sailors known as the Magdolina. 

As Magnus controls a large portion of the trade routes between certain ports, it was vital that Romeo secure this business deal in order for the Montagues to open up further trade. During the times negotiations seemed to be going poorly, Tybalt was starting to be very wary of the way that Magnus was looking at Romeo. It was like he was some kind of creature in an exhibit, and in a way that was extremely sinister and sexual. As Romeo appeared to be completely oblivious to this Tybalt confronted Magnus alone and threatened him. 

Magnus was curious about Tybalt, and offered a deal, if Tybalt agreed to sleep with him, he would agree to the trade deal and he wouldn’t lay a hand on Romeo. Tybalt was stuck in an awful situation, he knew that if he refused Romeo could be in danger and the trade deal would completely fall apart. Magnus Kraus is an extremely powerful man and one bad word from him could run their whole business into the ground. He agreed, and the next night he showed up at Magnus’s quarters. 

That night Magnus sexually assaulted him and treated him more like a beast than a person, using ropes to restrain him and whips to beat him with. Calling him awful things and breaking him both physically and mentally. There was terrible thunder and lightning that night, and from this day on Tybalt has a fear of storms as it always reminds him of Magnus. When Tybalt thought it was over, Magnus ordered him to come again tomorrow night or the deal was off. 

Terrified, beaten and bruised, Tybalt did just that and the ordeal continued every night for the next week. He even lied to Romeo that he was going to do extra work for the Magdolina so Magnus could get Tybalt alone on his ship for another 2 weeks. When all of this was done Tybalt returned back to the Montagues and swore he’d never tell a soul what he’d been through. The new trade routes were going extremely well and his parents were over the moon at Romeo and Tybalt's successful trip. 

It was shortly after this that Romeo met a beautiful red haired woman called Juliet Capulet, and Tybalt watched the love of his life fall head over heels in love with someone else. Juliet was extremely smart and insightful, early on she could see how Tybalt felt for Romeo. She tried to confront him about it to say she wasn’t sorry for loving Romeo but was sorry about how it was affecting Tybalts feelings, but he continued to deny anything of the sort. 

A few years later Romeo and Juliet announced their engagement and asked Tybalt to be their best man.  On the night before the wedding, Tybalt couldn’t bear to ruin their day with his own heartbroken feelings. Without saying goodbye or even leaving a note, Tybalt fled Santiados and sailed away to Estredios across the sea. 

A SAILOR AT HEART

Heartbroken, and lost, he spent all of his savings on food, alcohol and plent of company. When he was properly broke he hopped on a boat and started working on the open ocean as a sailor. 

During his time is Estredios and at sea, Tybalt did what he knew best to escape his heartbreak. He flirted and slept with people to his heart’s content over the next 2 years, learning not to get too close with people to keep his heart safe. He made a few good sailor friends who managed to pull him out of his darkest times and allowed him to enjoy his time on the seas. His memories of his time on the ocean are some of his favourite, although it was tough work at times Tybalt felt truly at peace when he was aboard a ship. 

Wanting to explore beyond the sea, his escapades eventually lead him to arrive at the docks of Finras, a port town on the coast of the continent of Iona. And it was there in a tavern where he picked up a job to help find a dwarven woman’s missing father, and that’s where his adventure with the party began…..

Thank you so much for reading Tybalt’s backstory! I’ve been playing this dnd character for over a year now and he means so much to me. If you have any further questions feel free to send me an ask! I’d love to answer them.

[upset-hufflepuff]

I can't believe "you look like Antonio Banderas with the long hair" got more emotional response than "Love shouldn't have to hurt this much" but also it's the Umbrella Academy and I can