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༘⋆｡  platonic bonds & dynamics starters.

best  friends.

you  said  you'd  always  be  there.  i'm  holding  you  to  that.

i'm  not  leaving  you  alone  with  your  thoughts!

nobody  gets  to  call  you  that  but  me.

do  i  need  to  fight  someone  for  you?

we're  not  just  friends.  you're  my  family.

i'm  already  on  my  way.

if  i  die,  promise  you'll  erase  my  search  history.

we  should  not  be  allowed  unsupervised  in  public.

combined,  we're  one  whole  functioning  adult!

i've  helped  you  lie  to  your  parents,  friends,  &  your  boss...  what's  one  more?

ex-friends.

i  wanted  to  call  you.  every  time  something  happened.

how  did  you  just  stop  caring?

you  can't  pretend  we  weren't  close.

i  miss  you.  i'm  not  sorry.

i  don't  think  i  can  forgive  you.

i  miss  hating  the  same  people  together.

do  your  new  friends  know  the  version  of  you  i  knew?

you  ghosted  me.  but  sure!  let's  pretend  it  was  mutual!

i  still  know  your  favorite  song.

i  didn't  just  lose  my  friend,  i  lost  an  entire  chapter  of  my  life.

rivals.

this  isn't  personal.  you're  just  in  my  way.

why  are  you  so  obsessed  with  beating  me?

you  think  you're  better  than  me?  prove  it.

you  talk  a  lot  for  someone  who's  always  second  place.

did  you  rehearse  that  comeback  in  the  mirror?

do  you  ever  stop  talking?

one  day,  i'm  going  to  beat  you.

i  don't  like  you.  that  doesn't  mean  i  don't  respect  you.

i  didn't  come  to  play  fair,  i  came  to  win.

you  think  i'm  threatened  by  you?  no,  you  just  motivate  me  to  be  better.

roommates.

i  swear  i  didn't  eat  your  leftovers!  well,  not  ALL  of  them.

i  heard  everything.  these  walls  are  thin.

can  you  PLEASE  clean  up  after  yourself?

wanna  watch  a  movie?  i'm  making  popcorn!

you  know  we're  not  friends,  right?  we  just  live  together.

i  think  i  know  your  schedule  better  than  mine  at  this  point.

you  talk  in  your  sleep.

you  can't  just  adopt  a  pet  without  talking  to  me  first!

i'm  going  to  start  charging  your  dates  rent.

if  we  can  survive  living  together,  we  can  survive  anything.

if  your  [  family member  ]  drops  by  unannounced  one  more  time...

academic  partners.

you  forgot  the  project  deadline.  again.

this  was  supposed  to  be  a  group  effort!

i  think  we  would've  crashed  and  burned  without  you.

you  brought  snacks  to  study  group?  okay,  i  think  i  like  you.

we're  not  friends.  stop  telling  me  about  your  personal  life.

you're  actually  kind  of  smart,  you  know?

i'll  be  the  brains,  you  do  the  presentation.

we  agreed  no  emotional  breakdowns  during  mid-terms!

i  cannot  believe  i'm  depending  on  you  to  pass  this  class.

i  need  a  break  so  i  can  scream  into  my  textbook...

do  you  try  to  make  friends  with  EVERY  person  in  group  projects?

siblings.

you're  not  my  [ mom / dad / parent ]!  don't  tell  me  how  to  live.

i'm  allowed  to  make  fun  of  you.  nobody  else  is.

i  know  you  better  than  anyone  else  ever  will.

stop  trying  to  fix  me!

something  bad  happened.  can  i  come  home?

you're  still  the  favorite, even now.

still  trying  to  live  in  my  shadow,  huh?

i'm  not  jealous  of  you!

we  survived  that  house,  that's gotta count  for  something.

remember  how  we  used  to  talk  about  running  away?

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@fantasms asks: [ STEER ] : sender, sensing a dangerous situation simmering, guides the receiver to safety.

PROTECTIVE ACTION PROMPTS. always accepting.

Marty may not know a lot of things, but at least he knows when to shut up and listen to his gut instinct.

And, if his gut instinct this time happens to come in the form of a weird shouty guy dressed like Mr. Potato Head that nobody else can see, well… maybe all this time travel was starting to screw with his head or something.

“Listen, guys,” he says, giving his best disarming smile to the group that’s getting increasingly rowdy, warnings of danger coming from behind him as the fear spikes in his heart. “This has been great, but… I-I really gotta go…”

Marty turns tail and runs, following the guy as he leads him, ducking and weaving, through the series of alleys and side streets.

Once he’s finally gotten loose, he throws his head back against the brick wall, chest burning from the effort, sliding down until his elbows hit his knees.

“Hey, thanks,” the teenager greets his newfound companion once he gets his breath back. “How’d you know I was…?” In trouble is what goes unspoken.

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“The people who live there and call themselves my parents don’t give a damn if I come home or not.”

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MCFLY JULY '25 — confrontations.

NOVEMBER 16, 1985

“...Dad? Can I, uh, can I talk to you for a minute?”

Well, that was a pleasant surprise. Marty had been making himself so scarce lately.

“Of course, Marty,” he says, looking up from the latest draft of his next novel and ushering him inside. “You know your mom and I are always here for you.”

Marty looks uncharacteristically unsettled by this as he shuts the study door behind him, knob pressing uncomfortably into his back as he rests both hands over it. He looks like a trapped animal, eyes darting around the room. What’s gotten into him lately? He’s always unapologetically been himself– bright, curious, creative, joking– and now it looks like he feels so uncomfortable in his own skin, like he’s stepped into someone else’s shoes without knowing. 

“Yeah… yeah. A-Actually, it’s, uh, it’s Mom I wanted to talk t’ya about.” He runs a hand through his hair, rubbing the back of his neck. Has the guidance counselor at school noticed anything? Or his teachers? He’d better make a note to ask. “I’m, uh, I’m worried about her.”

“Worried about her?” George can’t stop the hint of incredulity in his voice. Lorraine’s been as warm and wonderful as ever. If there’s anybody in the McFly house to be worried about, it was without a doubt the youngest member. “What makes you say that, son?”

“I…” He hesitates, swallowing. “I-I don’t think it’s a good idea to have Biff hangin’ around so much. Or, uh. At all?” Before George can interrupt, Marty is already talking a mile a minute. Has he been taking his ADD medicine? They haven’t had to call in a refill for a long time… “Look, Dad, anythin’ that’s wrong with the car, o-or the truck, I can fix it myself! That’s, like, one of the only things I’m good at. Doc’s taught me a whole lot, a-and I can wash ‘em, too, so there’s no reason to have a-a mechanic, right? And, that way, you and Mom would have more money for your, uh… tennis… stuff.”

“Biff? Did something happen?”

“Well, y’know, they have… history… And what if he…”

“History?” Of course he knows what Marty’s talking about. How could he forget? He still wakes up some nights thinking of Lorraine’s haunted, tear-stained look, the broken pleas tearing themselves free from her throat. But none of the kids knew that. While they were always very clear with them all about the importance of consenting and staying safe when they started dating, Lorraine never wanted to tell them directly. “Marty, what–”

“Nothing! Nothing, look, forget– just forget I said anything, okay? I-it doesn’t…” He can’t open the door fast enough. “Just forget it.” The door slams shut behind him, dread and worry filling the space that his son left.

 If something happened to his little boy…

George dials the guidance counselor’s number.

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HAPPY 40TH BTTF ANNIVERSARY!!!

this took me literally so long. i think im going to curl up into a ball and hibernate for the next 2 months

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"I'm not going to lie to you: given your priors, I don't like your chances… But luckily for you, I love a challenge."

A selective, sporadically-active, and independent RP blog for Ghostbusters OC: Dolores Durán. Mature themes may occur, viewer discretion is advised. 21+

An exploration of: the indomitable human spirit, justice vs. the system, the masks we wear, self-isolation, and the unattainability of the American Dream. 

Stenographed by Flaca (they/them).

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✎ㅤ. . .ㅤ𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑶𝑵 𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺.

₊˚⊹ ㅤa collection of character analysis/headcanon questions to learn more about your character and your partners'! writing/headcanon prompts requested by anonymous. feel free to edit these as you see fit.

[ 🖐️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do their hands feel like: soft, calloused, trembling ? [ ☂️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they crave touch or fear it ? [ 🎐 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a sound, like a song or voice, that they associate with peace ? [ 🕊️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen did they feel the safest ? [ 💤 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they sleep ? curled up, sprawled, holding onto something ? [ 🦇 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a fear they never talk about ? [ 🔒 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a secret they’ve sworn never to tell ? [ 🪢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they broke a promise ? [ 🫳 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they feel they owe, but never paid back ? [ 💼 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do they always carry with them ? [ 🧨 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the quickest way to set them off, even if they hide it well ? [ ⛓️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does guilt feel like to them ? [ 💢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho have they never forgiven and never will ? [ 🩸 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there something or someone that, if lost, would break them ? [ 🌧️ ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a pain they refuse to heal from ? [ 🪞 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen have they looked at their reflection and hated what they saw ? [ 📿 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat superstition or ritual do they cling to ? [ 🌊 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they cried ? [ 🐾 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo animals like them instinctively ? [ 🪶 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they laugh ? [ 🫀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho taught them what love is ? did it hurt ? [ 💭 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they believe they’re worthy of being loved ? [ 🎀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is their main love language ? [ 🔦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they search for ? [ 📜 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a story they love sharing with others ? [ 🌒 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a dream or goal they have given up on ? [ 🕯️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat memory do they replay when they’re alone ? [ 🌪️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the one choice they regret (not) making ? [ 🧩 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s a truth about themselves they refuse to admit ? [ 🍻 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of drunk are they ? [ ✉️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of letter would they write but never send ? [ 🗡️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a scar that they have but never talk about ? [ 🕸️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a favourite lie they like to hear ? [ 🪦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat would they want on their gravestone but never admit aloud ? [ 🎱 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of future do they crave, and who’s in it ? [ 🌀 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a recurring dream or nightmare ? [ 🍃 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they feel like they belong ? [ ⚓ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does “home” mean to them ? [ 🧭 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhere would they go if they could disappear tomorrow ?

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REASONS TO CUP A FACE. ( A PROMPT LIST. )

with the help of some very talented and amazing friends, i present to you an unexpected, very spontaneous meme list based on the beautiful art of cupping someone's face! there's a mix of romantic and platonic here, and even a few that defy the boundaries of normal relationship dynamics! i hope you enjoy! as always; DO NOT ADD TO THIS LIST NOR CLAIM IT AS YOUR OWN!

[KISS]: sender cups the receivers face in their hands before drawing them closer for a kiss.

[CHECK]: after an unexpectedly violent situation, sender frantically rushes to check if the receiver is okay, cupping their face to look closer.

[CLEAN]: sender affectionately wipes a smudge of sauce from the corner of the receiver's mouth, cupping their face in the process.

[LIFT]: sender gently cups the receiver's face and lifts their chin so the receiver is looking up at them.

[COMFORT]: sender cups a distressed receiver's face in their hands and steadies them by resting their foreheads together.

[ATTENTION]: during an important conversation, the sender takes the receiver's face in their hands and firmly directs their focus on them.

[MAKE-UP]: while applying make-up on the receiver's face, the sender cups their face in order to keep them still.

[PRIDE]: after the receiver succeeds in a remarkable achievement, the sender cups their face and tilts their foreheads together to express how proud they are of them.

[WHISPER]: in order to have a private, hushed conversation with the receiver, the sender cups their face and draws them close to make sure they can be heard.

[HAIR]: in the process of pushing the receiver's hair back from their face, the sender lets their hand rest against the receiver's cheek a moment longer.

[GROUND]: during a moment of intense emotional stress, the sender gently takes the receiver's face in their hands to ground them until they're calmer again.

[WONDER]: unable to comprehend how incredible the receiver is, the sender decides to simply cup their face in their hands and marvel at them instead.

[LAST LOOK]: before going into a situation that may result in their death, the sender takes a moment to cup the unaware receiver's face in their hand, just to take a final look of admiration at them before they go.

[SACRIFICE]: the sender cups the receiver's face tenderly to distract them, right before shoving them out of the way (to safety) and facing an attack alone in order to buy the receiver enough time to escape.

[BELIEF]: in a moment where the receiver is lacking in self-confidence, the sender cups their face tenderly and professes their faith in the receiver's abilities.

[DISBELIEF]: after the receiver has done something completely unexpected (and reckless) the stunned sender cups their face in their hands while trying to get them to explain why the hell they did it.

[BETRAYAL]: trying to keep the receiver calm before the big reveal, the sender cups their face gently to keep them steady, and then reveals that they're the villain.

[WOUND]: after the receiver has been wounded, the sender tries to keep them calm and conscious by cupping their face in their hands and talking to them to keep them focused.

[INJURY]: after having been badly wounded themselves, the sender tries to reassure the frantic receiver by cupping their face and comforting them.

[RAMSAY]: after the receiver commits a culinary crime, the sender presses two slices of bread against either side of their face, cupping their face to hold the bread in place, and calls them an idiot sandwich.

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We've been doing this for five years??? Back to the Future was released forty years ago on July 3rd 1985, and every July for the past five years we've gotten together this way to celebrate!

There’s a prompt each day - try one, some, or all. Poetry, fanfic, songs, friendship bracelets, cosplay, aesthetics, anything BTTF is welcome!

Just tag your creations #mcflyjuly so we can find and share them!

This year: 🎉 Because it's Back to the Future's 40th birthday, there are 40 prompts! The last 9 are secret, and will be revealed randomly throughout the month. Each one will post at 12 noon EST on this blog, so keep an eye out--you never know what day a surprise prompt will drop. 👀

and Because it's McFly July's 5th birthday, we're gonna party like Doc & Marty! 🍔👑 No one should know too much about their future, so I can't say much here, but if I reblog/reply to a McFly July post of yours with a burger emoji, that's a sign you'll be getting a little something in your inbox!

Have fun and please don't drive 88!

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warmup because i finally found an alternative to finding ss on pinterest ❤

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@duran-duran-esq asks: [ POPLAR ] sender mentors receiver through learning a new skill.

A CITY OF TREES. always accepting.

"Y'know, I think you're gonna have to run that by me one more time," Marty quips, unable to bite back the grin. There's a gentleness in his eyes, though, a glimmer of excitement to show that he's not mocking her at all. He's just delighted seeing the usually stoic, ever-professional attorney getting really into doin' the hustle.

She's a really good dancer.

"I don't think I got the footwork down," he elaborates. "What do you do after the two turns again?" Maybe after this he can suit her up with some kneepads and a helmet and show her how to do a kickflip or something. Clearly she's full of hidden talents.

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@duran-duran-esq asks: “ everyone gets scared, kid. ”

‘KID’ NICKNAME STARTERS. always accepting.

"Like this?"

Marty's words are ragged and disbelieving, eyebrow raised. His breaths are too quick, too shallow, his grip on Dolores' desk white-knuckled. Jesus Christ, it was just a car backfiring. He's in the city now. He's gotta get used to these things. He's...

He finally looks up at her, running his free hand through his hair. He's not going to cry in front of Dolores. He can't cry in front of Dolores. He won't. He swallows down the terror, trying to find the words.

"I-I hope not everyone."

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once you’re stripped clean, what’s at your core?

flightless bird.

the thought of your found family is what motivates you in your own little world. you touch the clouds, and the soil gives way under your footprints... this is utopia. if you were to erase one thing, it would be your memory. experience is important, but ignorance is bliss. identity, in heaven, should give way to happiness. you'd give anything just to sit by the swings and eat ice cream, but this isn't that kind of world. you have to get up and wash the dirt off of your scraped knees. i think you have an escapism problem.

tagged by stolen from: @doctorvenko

tagging: @doctorbrown / @ensnchekov / @lykaiia , @wayfcrer , @bloodspotted , @duran-duran-esq , @st4ypuft , @spxnglr and anyone else who hasn't done this yet!

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@ensnchekov asks: i  was  trying  to  push  through.  i  think  i  made  it  worse.

WHERE IT HURTS STARTERS. always accepting.

"Yeah, you could say that."

Marty winces in sympathy as he examines Pavel's bruised ankle, trying his best to get a good look at it without making it even worse. It doesn't look broken, but he's not a doctor or anything. What does he know about this stuff?

At the very least, if he made it this far into the hike, that probably means it's not real bad. But the lake is pretty far away and they're going to have to get him back to camp and maybe into the truck somehow.

"Still," He looks to his friend with concern, his tone soft. "You shoulda told me, Pasha. I-I'm not mad at you, just worried, y'know? I don't want you to be hurt. Here, hang on a sec."

He turns around so his back is to Pavel, leaning forward, arms open for the other boy to thread his legs through.

"I'll give you a ride back down, okay? You really shouldn't be putting any more weight on it. Don't worry," he encourages, "I gotcha."

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WHERE'S BETH? (as of 06.25)

HIGH ACTIVITY.

@timechange - marty mcfly (back to the future).

@faethons - belle & wise (zenless zone zero).

MEDIUM ACTIVITY.

@quantumleapt - sam beckett (quantum leap).

@precipine - dipper pines (gravity falls).

@boymagicked - fantasy oc.

@curiosityshop - retro / mystery multi.

LOW ACTIVITY / BY REQUEST.

@skieslimit - jean luc picard (star trek: the next generation).

@dreamedbeyond - jonathan archer (star trek: enterprise).

@nocturnitat - horror oc multi.

@failmilias - oc multi.