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I've rarely seen a more validating sentence in my entire life.

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“Nico Di Angelo is a token gay! His coming out scene sucked!” babes I’m BEGGING you to remember 2013 gay characters were not allowed in children’s media.

Lemme say that again: In 2013, it was expected that gay characters would be censored in children’s mass media.

Remember Korra? How she and Asami had to settle for ambiguous handholding rather than a kiss? That was fully a year after House of Hades came out. Nickelodeon said No Gays, the Children™ can’t handle that. Too risky. And people said man that stinks, but that’s how these things go in 2014 America.

Gay marriage was literally still illegal in the vast majority of US states. As of October 8th, 2013 (House of Hades release date) Gay Marriage was only a thing in thirteen fucking states. California had only legalized it that year.

Gay people were still very much on the fringes of society. It was an acceptable political position on both sides of the aisle to be against the existence and equal rights of gay people.

Nico was legitimately a landmark character in queer representation. To my knowledge, there wasn’t before an openly gay main character in a bestselling ya/middle grade fantasy fiction series. It simply was not a thing. They didn’t exist. They weren’t allowed to exist.

I remember people crying. Finally. It was a watershed moment. Kids all across the world finally got someone who represented them. It was such a big fucking deal. And it was controversial!!! Not for the reasons it is today, but because people thought gay kids having representation was inappropriate.

Is Nico’s coming out a great scene? No, these days it leaves a lot to be desired. It’s not perfect by any stretch of the imagination and I’m sure Rick wishes he could change it. But the fact that’s the case is a wonderful reflection of how far we’ve come.

All of your gay heroes in children’s media have Nico Di Angelo to thank. It was important, and good. It deserves to be celebrated, even if we’ve progressed past it since.

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Honestly, y'all, I'm begging you. Take the time to think and learn for yourself. Even if it's just something casual like knitting or cooking. Exercise your brain. It's important.

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If you use Duolingo, maybe don't anymore? The company is moving to be "AI-first" and is using AI to generate their content. Meaning, AI is now generating your language lessons.

They announced that they were going to use AI for this a while back but now they're annoucing that they're getting rid of the contractors reviewing the AI generated content. So, very soon Duolingo is just going to be AI generated slop that might not even be correct.

For alternatives, I'd recommend checking with your local library. For instance, mine offers Rosetta Stone for free if you have a library card.

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if you’re ever worried about your fic being ooc just remind yourself that once a year the show itself decides they get to write every character completely ooc and then air it as the season finale so ur literally fine

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ASK CHATGPT??????? i would NEVER. i ask all my questions to the pythia at the oracle of delphi like apollo intended.

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Repeat after me, folks!!

You can't be a Hellenic pagan and be pro-Zionist.

You can't be a Hellenic pagan and be anti-Semitic.

You can't be a Hellenic pagan and be homophobic.

You can't be a Hellenic pagan and be transphobic.

You can't be a Hellenic pagan and hate on other minorities/religions.

You can't be a Hellenic pagan and be racist.

You can't be a Hellenic pagan and be an asshole.

Xenia is such a crucial part of Hellenic paganism. Anyone who disagrees with any of these points can kindly fuck off my blog.

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Special Children :: All Hell Breaks Loose

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Why I think the writers are setting up Buck to be captain, rather than Hen:

Okay disclaimer: I’m not saying I agree with the writing choices, I don’t think it’s been shown super well, I’m just think it’s what they are doing. But as a Buck girlie, I’m excited for him.

I was all for Cap Hen post-E15 bc I was unable to think critically but now I really think it wouldn’t be good for her. We’ve been shown time and time again that even tho she’s AMAZING at it, it’s bad for her. She’s a workaholic who starts neglecting her relationships. We saw this in the med school plot when she was briefly Cap. She’s said repeatedly she would only do it if she HAD to. Karen this season brought up her never being home. We’ve seen that even when she’s not Cap she struggles with work/life balance. During the Halloween ep it’s all they were fighting about and Hen practically promised never to do that to her and to prioritize her family.

I just don’t want that for her and Karen. I think so people are way better at balancing things than she is, which is why even tho Buck doesn’t think he’s ready, I think the show can show us that he’s been relying on Bobby unnecessarily. He was great during the bridge collapse.

He just needs to prove himself to himself. I think Hen and Chim would trust him now, Eddie would obviously be supportive, and Ravi would probably be a little brat but I love that for him.

If Bobby is gonna retire (bc he’s alive, I refuse to believe otherwise), then the show has always been setting Buck up as his natural successor. He would keep up family dinners. The team loves and trusts him. Bobby trusts him.

It’s the perfect thing for his character development. He goes from this kid who doesn’t know himself and who is so impulsive, and Bobby sees something in him. Something that Chimney really didn’t see and Hen was unsure of. But now they know him, they trust him. He’s proven himself time and time again.

I wish the writers would have been better in the last season at showing Buck is less impulsive, but it’s funny so ofc not. But when it matters to the plot, he knows his stuff. He’s competent. I think with Bobby gone he will have to rely on his instincts and realize they are good and I think that’s his personal plot coming up—other than Buddie ofc

I would obviously LOVE Hen to be cap, but she would kill it and a black female Cap is everything to me, but I don’t think that’s what they are doing.

I feel like this last season has just been reminding us why Hen can’t be. And we know Chim can’t be. And Buck is over Eddie and Ravi in seniority. Ravi’s def not ready. Eddie’s has other stuff going on. So I think Buck is the only option.

Plus i adds really good angst to Buddie bc even if they know their feelings, they will have another obstacle to overcome. Or a reason for them to keep quiet. And I eat up an slow burn so I love that.

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Uh- are you aware of the meaning of proship?

Proship has never meant anything except a combination of three ideas:

Ship and let ship (your ships don't harm me and vice-versa) and YKINMK (your kink is not my kink, and that's okay; my kink stories don't harm you and vice-versa)

Harassment over fiction is not acceptable

Censorship of fiction is not acceptable either

Any other definitions are made by antis, not proshippers, and are an attempt at revisionism to justify harassment based on false claims.

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Stop shaming people for their body count

Who cares how many people she's killed so long as you love her and she looks pretty with blood on her face.

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I'm a statue you can pray to, you complain I'm cold to touch

patreon! (full version!!)

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people who write fics. how do you feel about comments on super old ones you wrote like 2+ years ago

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Our Little Garden of Eden

Gen | possibly canon MCD | 300 words

Imagine Bobby doing an angsty voice over at the beginning of the funeral episode à la Frank Gallagher in Shameless. This is that.

Ao3 link or keep reading:

Nobody's saying the 118 is the greatest station out there. Hell, some people would probably tell you to avoid us all together (disaster does seem to love us). But it's been a good to me, good to us, to me and my team, who I'm proud of, 'cause every single one of them reminds me a little bit of me.

Hen, my rock. Honestly, I couldn’t do this without you. All my best qualities and none of my bad ones. You’ll be one hell of a captain. Sorry that day came so soon.

Chimney…can’t really remember why we started calling you that in the first place, but that doesn’t matter. Couldn’t have made it this far without you. You’ve really found yourself. I hope I helped a little bit with that along the way.

Buck, I’m so proud of you kid. Smart, brave, great instincts, a little impulsive still but you’re working on it. Hope you find what you’re looking for. Wish I would be here to see it.

Eddie, you remind me of me. Sorry. Good luck with everything, you deserve it. You just need to get out of your own way.

Athena. I love you, baby. I’m so sorry. I hope you’ll forgive me for dying on you. It wasn’t my choice. Take care of yourself, and look after Buck, you will? When I’m gone.

Oh Ravi. Almost forgot. What to say about Ravi? You’ll do great. Stick with it. Don’t let your failures get in the way of that. You’re a good firefighter.

And me, Bobby Nash—father, mentor, captain of little team… family, really. Nothing much left to say… You’ll all be okay without me. I know that. I know because you’ll look after each other. If I’ve taught you anything, I hope it’s forgiveness. This wasn’t any of your faults. I promise. Forgive yourselves.

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Oh, and by the way, that Supreme Court ruling is where that Harry Potter money goes.

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Ravi Fic Recs (Part 2!!)

Separated into categories and listed by word count from least to greatest. AO3 ratings are highlighted -> Gen Teen Mature Explicit Not Rated (NR)

🔥 labeled fics are some of my personal favorites!!

Please read tags/descriptions before to avoid any triggering or explicit content. Many of these fics discuss childhood cancer, chronic and mental illness, explicit sexual activity, and/or traumatic injury.

Basically all of the romantic/sexual pairings w Ravi are rarepairs (because 9-1-1 can't seem to bother giving him character development 🙄) so if you don't vibe w a ship, just don't read it. I included some great non-slash fics, and an entire section for Buddie-centric fics.

118 Friendships 🚒

flying in the friendship ship by moonlightcanary | G | 1k | Buck apologizes to Ravi after 8x11, One-shot, Loser!Buck This Is An Emergency (Where's That Fucking Ambulance?) by fangirling-feels (fangirlingfeels) | G | 1.3k | Hen and Buck leave something at the hospital, Crack, Friendship, Ravi suffering with A-shift Dinner with Ravi by GatorGirlNC429 | G | 2.2k | Bathena invite Ravi over for dinner, 118 Family Feels, Heartfelt, Bobby & Ravi Friendship bats & boundaries by tawaifeddiediaz | T | 3.6k | Ravi teaches Eddie cricket, Sports Vernacular, 118 Friendships 🔥Feeling Good, Like I Should by sterekdiva | G | 4.5k | Buck & Ravi Friendship, Fluff, 5 + 1, Post 8x11, loser!buck hanging out with coolest guy ever no one word for it by iphigenias | T | 5k | Lucy & Ravi Friendship, Lucy POV, Queer Friendships The Hangover. by bananableu | G | 7.3k | Chim’s bachelor party part 2, they lose Buck, Bad Acid Trip, (unfinished but excited to see where it goes!) 🔥24 Hours on the Clock by Daisies_and_Briars for 42hrb | M | 14k | q-word shift from hell, Multiple POVs (including Ravi), Miscommunication, Chimney on his last nerve, 6 Idiots + 1 Firehouse, Buddie Getting Together

Ravi Lore 📚

🔥contagion by shortndiaz | G | 1k | Ravi spec for 8x14/15, Mentions of Cancer, Buck & Ravi Friendship (genuinely sweet) 🔥5 times Ravi exhibits autistic behaviors +1 time he gets diagnosed by shortndiaz | G | 2k | Background May/Ravi, 118 Family, Fluff, hint of autistic!eddiediaz 🔥i wish i could tell you this story and not be in it by kow2 | G | 1.5k | Childhood Trauma, Cancer, Religious Symbolism, Introspection, Panic Attack (kinda?) Desi Boy by Ty_Pod | G | 4k | Ravi introduces the 118 to Indian food, Cooking with Bobby, Diwali, 118 Family Feels the beginnings of a dream by tawaifeddiediaz | T | 4.2k | Ravi at the Academy, OCs, Pre-Season 4 the cost of doing business by PretentiousSwanQueen | T | 5.4k | Landlord!Ravi, Secret Relationship Buddie, Ravi/OMC, Gossiping, Death of the loft (RIP) 🔥Arachnaphobia by seth_lost | T | 5.8k | All about spiders, Ravi’s pet spider, 911 calls, Minor Injury 🔥the world is so much wilder than it seems by Daisies_and_Briars for timeshareindestin | M | 9.8k | Mer!Buck AU, 4x06 “Jinx”, Buck POV but all the plot is about Ravi, Buddie terrorizing Ravi, Jealousy, possessive idiots 🔥Are You Good to Stay Here? by orphan_account | T | 11k | Ravi POV, Cancer, Childhood Flashbacks, Survivor’s Guilt, Hurt/Comfort, Suicide (oc character)

Whump ⚡️

Prison Break by Hellfire_My_Love | T | 1.1k | Ravi gets jumped at the prison, Season 5a, Canon-Typical Violence, Injury, Hen & Ravi Friendship suffocation (no breathing) by doveious | M | 3.3k | The pier accident, Whump, Drowning, Minor Character Death (in the emergency) Paper Bags by fairystars | G | 3.7k | Ravi gets sick on a call, Crack, Particularly Graphic Injury, Vomiting, 118 Family Feels 🔥pick up every stitch by wenttoafortuneteller | T | 4k | Ravi POV, Sniper Arc/4x14, Hurt/Comfort, 118 as a Family, Panic Attack 🔥But Not Enough to Save You by orphan_account | T | 5k | Ravi experiencing two deaths during emergencies, Minor Character Death(s), Tragedy, Pier Rescue

Hanikkar 🌸

Lay here for years or for hours by lifeisnowwithyou | G | 2k | Friends to Lovers, Albert at the 118, Literal Sleeping Together 🔥eyes full of stars by shortndiaz | T | 2.6k | Hurt/Comfort, Minor Injury, Relationship Reveal, Established Relationship (Don’t) Bet on Me by whatisreggieshortfor | NA | 2.2k | Ravi and Albert mess with Buck, Hanikkar, Friends to Lovers Ravi’s Mystery Boyfriend by Will_Solaces_sister | NA | 3.6k | Hanikkar, 118 Family Feels, Secret Relationship (on accident) Three Weddings (And An Anniversary) by Pansys_goth_gf | M | 4.2k | Post-Madney Wedding, Hanikkar, Accidental Marriage, Drunk Sex

May/Ravi 💐

i got scars (i remember) by doveious | NA | 1.2k | May/Ravi, Chronic pain, Pier Rescue Aftermath with the love-struck, (sun-soaked fools) by doveious | E | 1.9k | May/Ravi, Morning Sex, Fluff, Intimacy visions of hope (attempt to escape) by doveious | T | 2.2k | Ravi attends a Grant family dinner where secrets are revealed, May/Ravi, Past Suicide Attempt, Athena and May’s argument in 4x10, Angst 🔥you can leave a toothbrush (at my place) by doveious | G | 3.7k | May visits Ravi for lunch, May/Ravi, Moving In Together, 118 Family Feels it was love at first sight (at the grocery store) by doveious | G | 3.7k | May/Ravi, Grocery Shopping, Cursed Date, Fluff, Established Relationship

Smut 🚨

Almost, But Not Quite by Venice_p | E | 2k | Ravi/Buck hookup except it’s all about Eddie, 8x11 Fix-it, FWB it’s a bad idea and i’m all about it by PretentiousSwanQueen | E | 6k | Eddie/Ravi, Bar Hookup, Season 7, Demisexual!Eddie wait on me, i’m not ready by PretentiousSwanQueen | E | 12k | Part 2 of Eddie/Ravi FWB, Buck gets REAL jealous, Endgame Buddie, Public Sex, Exhibitionism

Buddie Centric 🏡

would you still love me if i was a worm? by lecornergirl | G | 1k | Ravi after going to the bar with Buck, Ravi/OMC, short & sweet Aren’t You Divorced? by glazedmercury | G | 1.6k | Ravi assumes Buddie were married, Drinking, Pining, Based on 8x11 stills ravi, restless and rattled by roephobic | T | 2.8k | Ravi & Buck friendship, 8x11 Alternate Plot, Buddie nine times out of ten (this ends in disaster) by withmeornotatall | G | 4.7k | Buddie confession, Henren wedding, Season 5b, Gossiping 🔥the wake of your smile by fallingthorns | T | 5.1k | Ravi can’t figure out if Buddie got together, Ravi/OMC, 118 Friendships they won’t listen (they won’t look) by kabnd | T | 5.8k | Ravi finds out about Buddie being together, the rest of the 118 don’t believe him, Idiots in Love, Ravi’s torture nexus down for the count (drowning in it) by oneofthesirens | T | 8.5k | Post 8x11, Ravi & Buck Friendship, Miscommunication, Pining, Jealousy, Buddie Endgame

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Eddie Diaz baby trapped a man so hard the kid actually looks like him😂😭