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Michael Esposito Staten Island - Unlocking the Secrets of a Master of Influencer Marketing

In the fast-paced realm of digital marketing, where trends emerge and evolve in the blink of an eye, influencer marketing stands out as a formidable force. Michael Esposito Staten Island: an Influencer Marketer Extraordinaire is a prime example of leveraging the power of social media personalities to promote products and services, which has become a cornerstone strategy for brands aiming to connect with their target audience authentically. But what sets apart the true master of influencer marketing from the rest? Let's unlock the secrets behind their success.

1. Authentic Relationship Building: At the heart of effective influencer marketing lays genuine relationships. Masters of this craft understand the importance of forging authentic connections with influencers whose values align with their brand. Instead of viewing influencers merely as a means to an end, they invest time and effort in building trust and rapport, fostering long-term partnerships that yield sustainable results.

2. Strategic Selection Process: Not all influencers are created equal, and recognizing this fact is key to success. Masters of influencer marketing employ a meticulous selection process, meticulously vetting potential collaborators based on factors such as audience demographics, engagement rates, and content relevance. By carefully curating their roster of influencers, they ensure that each partnership maximizes impact and resonates with the intended audience.

3. Impeccable Content Integration: Seamless integration is the hallmark of effective influencer marketing campaigns. Rather than treating sponsored content as a mere advertisement, masters of the craft prioritize authenticity and relevance, crafting compelling narratives that seamlessly weave the brand's message into the influencer's existing content style. By aligning the brand message with the influencer's authentic voice, they create an immersive experience that captivates audiences and drives engagement.

4. Data-Driven Optimization: In the world of influencer marketing, data is king. Masters of the craft leverage analytics tools to track and analyze campaign performance meticulously. By monitoring key metrics such as reach, engagement, and conversion rates, they gain valuable insights into what resonates with their audience and refine their strategies accordingly. Whether it's tweaking content formats or adjusting targeting parameters, data-driven optimization allows them to continuously improve campaign effectiveness and drive tangible results.

5. Community Engagement: Beyond individual partnerships, masters of influencer marketing understand the importance of community building. They foster vibrant online communities around their brand, leveraging influencers as catalysts to spark conversations, drive user-generated content, and cultivate brand advocacy. By nurturing these communities, they create a sense of belonging and loyalty that extends far beyond the confines of a single campaign.

6. Adaptability and Innovation: The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and masters of influencer marketing are adept at staying ahead of the curve. They embrace innovation and aren't afraid to experiment with new platforms, formats, and trends. Whether it's harnessing the power of emerging social media channels or embracing immersive technologies like augmented reality, they constantly push the boundaries of what's possible, keeping their campaigns fresh, relevant, and impactful. Final Thoughts, mastering the art of influencer marketing requires a combination of strategic foresight, creative ingenuity, and relentless dedication. Michael Esposito: Staten Island’s Master of Influencer Marketing, exemplifies this by prioritizing authentic relationships, strategic selection, impeccable content integration, data-driven optimization, community engagement, and adaptability. True masters of the craft, like Esposito, unlock the secrets to driving meaningful connections, fostering brand loyalty, and achieving lasting success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Damage Control (Midoriya Izuku x Reader) Chapter 3

Summary:

You've always been there—Izuku's constant, his anchor, so integral to his life he's never actually seen you. Twenty years of devotion rendered invisible by familiarity. Until his divorce forces him to lean on you again, and a casual revelation about your past with Katsuki makes him suddenly, devastatingly aware of everything he's been taking for granted.

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Content Warning: This fic contains divorce, alcohol use, toxic behavior while intoxicated, unhealthy relationship patterns, and implied emotional infidelity.

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The knock at your office door was exactly as you had expected—three precise taps, neither demanding nor hesitant. Yui had always been like that: measured, appropriate. Even now, in the midst of divorce.

"Come in," you called, straightening papers that didn't need straightening.

Yui entered with that same graceful composure she'd always had, the one that had made something twist in your chest the first time Izuku introduced her. Her smile reached her eyes as she thanked you for seeing her, and that was the problem. There was nothing to dislike about Yui Midoriya. There never had been.

"Thank you for making time," she said, settling into the chair across from your desk.

You'd prepared for this meeting with the same methodical care you brought to everything in Izuku's orbit. You'd allotted precisely thirty minutes, strategically scheduled while he underwent styling three floors away—eliminating any possibility of chance encounters in hallways or awkward elevator rides.

"Of course," you replied, professional tone firmly in place. "I've prepared some information that should help in the coming weeks."

You studied her as she removed her coat, noting the careful elegance of her movements. Her appearance was impeccable—hair styled to appear effortlessly perfect, makeup subtle but flawless. Yui had always been exactly the kind of person you expected Izuku would fall for—intelligent, compassionate, unfailingly kind. The sort of person who sent handwritten thank-you notes and remembered birthdays without reminders.

The ghost of her wedding ring was still visible, a pale band of skin catching the morning light. Five years of marriage erased, leaving only this faint reminder. You found yourself staring at it longer than you should, this physical evidence of absence. The sight stirred something raw and complicated in your chest—not the quiet ache that usually accompanied Yui's presence, but something sharper.

She had what you never could and walked away from it. The unfairness of it cut deep—not just that she'd had him, but that she'd had the audacity to decide he wasn't enough, when to you, he had always been everything. You'd spent years perfecting the art of asking for nothing while she had been free to want more.

"I'm guessing this meeting was your suggestion," Yui said, drawing you back to the present. "Not his."

You maintained your neutral expression. "It's important that you're prepared for what comes next."

A sad smile touched her lips. "I should have known. He gets so wrapped up in certain things that those closest to him tend to slip his mind. Some things never change."

"He didn't ask me to do this," you replied, opening the folder you'd prepared. "But it's what he would want for you."

She said nothing, just looked at you with a quiet understanding that made your skin prickle with discomfort. It was as though she could see right through your explanation to the truth beneath—that every protective measure you were taking for her was actually for him, to spare him additional guilt and worry. You pushed the folder toward her with slightly more force than necessary.

"The reporters won't be allowed near your home, but some might try anyway. These are the names and photos of the most persistent ones. If any of them approach you, don't engage—not even to say 'no comment.' That just gives them usable footage. I've also included contact information for a security service that works with high-profile clients."

"I appreciate the thoroughness," Yui said, her voice genuine despite the subtle tension between you both. She flipped through the pages, studying the faces of the reporters you'd flagged. "You've even included notes on which ones tend to be more aggressive. That's...helpful."

"Social media is the next concern," you continued, tapping your tablet. "For the next two weeks, I'd recommend a complete blackout from your end. No posts, no comments, not even likes. Anything you do will be scrutinized." You slid another document across to her. "If you must use social platforms, these are suggested responses for direct messages. Simple, but firm about maintaining privacy."

Yui reviewed the document, nodding slowly. "You've thought of everything, haven't you?" She looked up, studying you with a thoughtfulness that made you want to look away. "Do you ever sleep?" she asked after a moment.

The question caught you off guard despite her light tone, a small crack forming in your professional veneer. "Excuse me?"

"I've always wondered. I've watched you take calls before dawn, handle his problems until the early hours, even manage emergencies on Christmas Day. Yet every time he calls, you're there with everything prepared." A small smile touched her lips. "It's remarkable, really."

"It's just part of the job," you said. The words tasted hollow.

"Of course." Yui glanced down at the folder, fingertips brushing over your handwriting on the tab. "When we first met, I thought your dedication was professional ambition. That eventually you'd move on to managing other heroes, become an agency director." Her voice remained conversational, revealing nothing but mild curiosity. "But you never did."

Something in your posture shifted—a subtle stiffening you couldn't quite control. The room suddenly felt too warm. "I'm not as ambitious as you might think. I'm content where I am."

A moment of silence settled between you. Yui's attention shifted from the folder to your face, studying you with a quiet thoughtfulness.

"You know, sometimes I wonder if what we call contentment is just what we tell ourselves when we're settling," Yui said. The comment wasn't unkind, just quietly perceptive in a way that made your fingers tighten around your tablet.

It hit you then, with sickening clarity—Yui knew. Had always known about your feelings for Izuku. Your mind raced backward through every interaction: your fingers lingering at his collar during charity galas, how your eyes always found him first in any room.

You'd spent years crafting the perfect mask, perfecting the right balance of professional efficiency and appropriate friendly distance. And all along, she'd been seeing right through it, maintaining the polite fiction of acquaintanceship while knowing exactly what it cost you to watch him say his vows to someone else.

The realization made your throat constrict. All those invitations to dinner, those casual touches on your arm when you arrived at their home, her gentle insistence that you join holiday celebrations "so you won't be alone"—had they been kindness, or something more calculating? The perfect wife who never acted threatened because she knew she'd already won, inviting you into their home to watch exactly what you could never have.

The thought tasted like ash, bitter and invasive. You pushed it away, ashamed of attributing such motives to someone who'd given you no reason for suspicion beyond the crime of marrying the man you'd always wanted. Your resentment was misplaced and you knew it. Still, it lingered—a knot of complicated feelings you'd never allowed yourself to fully acknowledge.

You cleared your throat, forcing yourself back to the task at hand. "If journalists reach out directly, all inquiries should be directed to this office. We've prepared standardized responses for every likely question. The key is consistency. Any variation in your statements will be exaggerated and analyzed for hidden meanings."

"I understand," Yui said, accepting the additional page with a nod. "Single source of truth. No contradictions for them to exploit."

"After today's announcement, we'll be implementing a controlled media strategy. We've already scheduled Izuku for a series of hero-related appearances next week—visible but occupied with work that justifies minimal personal questions."

Yui listened attentively, occasionally making notes in the margins of your documents. The professional exchange almost allowed you to forget the earlier discomfort.

She looked up from the folder, hesitating before she spoke. "I have to ask...how is he handling all this, really?"

Something in her tone made you look up. You found yourself meeting her eyes and seeing genuine concern there—not polite inquiry, but real worry from someone who still cared despite everything. You recognized that particular fear, had felt it yourself countless times.

"He's..." You hesitated, your finger tracing a small circle on your tablet screen. "He pretends he's fine when others are watching. Throws himself into hero work harder than before. Takes unnecessary risks." You paused, remembering the footage from last week's warehouse fire—how he'd stayed inside long after the structural integrity warnings, emerging with soot-covered children and that hollow look in his eyes that scared you more than his injuries. "But when he thinks no one's looking..." You trailed off, revealing more than you'd intended.

"He crumbles a little," Yui finished for you, understanding in her eyes. "He always did that—held himself together for everyone else, then fell apart in private." A sad smile touched her lips. "I suppose you're the one wiping away his tears now."

Something sharp flickered through you at the comment—the way she said it, like you were some replacement, stepping into a role she'd vacated. Your jaw tightened almost imperceptibly.

"I was wiping them long before you met him," you replied, the words measured but pointed.

You regretted the response immediately. The possessiveness in your voice was unmistakable, a territorial marker you hadn't meant to lay down.

"It's funny," Yui said with a sad smile, "how you can share a life with someone and still feel like a visitor sometimes."

You forced your attention back to the remaining items, swiping to the next screen with sharp, deliberate movements. "About personal inquiries—friends and colleagues will ask questions. I've prepared some suggested responses that acknowledges the situation without inviting further probing. The key is brevity. The longer your answer, the more they'll feel invited to dig deeper."

"Thank you," Yui said, accepting the document with a small nod.

"It's important to be prepared," you replied, relieved to be back on professional ground. "I've also included guidelines about charity events and public appearances. For the first month, I'd recommend declining most invitations, particularly those that Izuku might also attend."

Yui studies the appearance guidelines, her expression thoughtful. "You've mapped out the next three months here," she observes. "Down to which events each of us should attend or avoid. The level of detail is..." She looks up, meeting your eyes. "You know, I tried to do what you do once—be everything he needed, exactly when he needed it. I couldn't sustain it."

"Different people have different capacities," you replied evenly. "And priorities."

Yui smiled sardonically, accepting the subtle barb with grace. "I always wondered how you made it look so effortless," she said, her voice carrying what might have been genuine admiration if not for the way her eyes lingered on your carefully controlled expression. "Being what he needs, when he needs it, without ever asking for more in return. I never managed that kind of...discipline."

"I've never found it particularly difficult," you said. "Some people train for endurance. Others for sprints. Ultimately, when something matters enough, sacrifice rarely feels like one."

The words sounded rehearsed even to your own ears, polished from years of repetition. A mantra you'd perfected through practice, each syllable carefully weighted to sound like choice rather than circumstance.

"I suppose when sacrifice becomes the baseline, it stops registering as such," she observed.

A muscle worked in your jaw. The words hit closer to home than you cared to admit—nights when you'd found yourself alone in your apartment at midnight, takeout growing cold while you fielded his third call of the evening. When had helping him stopped feeling like a choice and started feeling like breathing? When had you stopped noticing the weight of it?

"There's a certain freedom in stepping back from something you know you can never fully have," Yui added after a moment, her tone shifting to something almost maternal in its gentle wisdom. She offered the words like advice from someone who had learned a difficult lesson and wished to spare another the same pain. "Sometimes walking away is the stronger choice."

Something about the gentle delivery made your skin crawl. The presumption that Yui somehow knew better, had figured out what you couldn't see about your own life, felt infinitely worse than any direct attack could have. Your hands clenched around your tablet, nails digging into your palms. The pain helped you focus, pulled you back from the edge of saying something you couldn't take back.

Before you could formulate a response that wouldn't shatter your professional composure, the door swung open without warning. Izuku stood frozen in the doorway, tie hanging loose around his neck, hair half-styled and disheveled from running his hands through it. His eyes widened in shock as he registered Yui sitting across from you.

"Yui," he breathed, the single word carrying a complex mix of surprise and discomfort. He remained rooted in place, clearly blindsided by her presence.

The composure he'd cultivated as Japan's Number One Hero cracked slightly, replaced by an awkward uncertainty that made him look younger, more vulnerable. His gaze darted to you briefly before fixing on a point somewhere over Yui's shoulder, as if he couldn't quite bring himself to make direct eye contact with her. His fingers fidgeted at his sides, a nervous habit from childhood he'd never quite outgrown. You felt a familiar protectiveness rise in your chest, the instinct to shield him from discomfort so ingrained it was almost a reflex.

The tension that had been building between you and Yui was instantly overshadowed by Izuku's palpable discomfort. He shifted his weight from one foot to the other, the silence growing heavier with each passing second.

"What are you doing here?" you broke the silence, your exasperation immediate and unfiltered. "You're supposed to be with the styling team."

"I—" Izuku still stared at Yui, clearly struggling to process her presence. "I had second thoughts about some of the wording we agreed on, but I didn't...I wasn't..." He trailed off, hands fidgeting at his sides.

"Well, you're here now," you said, your voice shifting to that particular tone you'd perfected over the years—gentle but directive, designed to pull him back from whatever spiral was threatening to take hold. You moved toward him with deliberate calm, creating a buffer between him and Yui's watchful presence. "And looking like you've been fighting with your styling products." Your fingers reached automatically for his disheveled hair, smoothing it back into place with practiced efficiency. The familiar gesture seemed to ground him, his shoulders relaxing incrementally under your touch.

Yui observed the immediate transformation in your demeanor with quiet attention, something flickering across her features—not jealousy, but recognition, tinged with that same gentle sadness.

"I was just being briefed on media protocols," Yui explained to Izuku, her composure remarkable given the circumstances.

"Oh." The syllable fell awkwardly between them as Izuku shifted his weight, still keeping a noticeable distance from Yui. "That's...good. Thank you," he said, finally looking at you with a mix of gratitude and discomfort. The relief in his eyes when he met your gaze made every moment of Yui's gentle psychological dissection feel suddenly, unexpectedly worthwhile.

"It's my job," you replied automatically, the words worn smooth from years of repetition. "Seriously, you look like you escaped mid-styling."

"Because I did," he said with a slight whine creeping into his voice. "Tanaka and Miura kept arguing about product techniques, and my scalp was starting to hurt, and I couldn't take another minute of sitting there."

"So you thought, 'I know what will help—I'll wander off twenty minutes before a nationally televised press conference?' Perfect. Now Tanaka will blame me for your hair not setting properly."

"It's fine, they were almost done," Izuku protested, visibly relaxing into the familiar pattern. His shoulders lowered slightly, tension melting away. "And my head feels like it weighs an extra kilogram with all that stuff they put in it."

"That's because you still haven't learned the difference between camera-ready and everyday styling," you replied, gathering your notes into a precise stack. "A distinction I've only explained to you about five hundred times."

"Four hundred, tops," Izuku countered with a small smile, momentarily forgetting Yui's presence.

Yui rose from her chair, gathering her purse and the folder. The movement seemed to jolt Izuku back to awareness of her presence. His entire body tensed again, that easy comfort vanishing as quickly as it had appeared.

"I should go," she said, her voice gentle. "You both have a press conference to prepare for."

"You don't have to—" Izuku started, then stopped, clearly unsure what he actually wanted. The conflict was written plainly across his features—obligation to be polite warring with obvious relief at the prospect of her departure.

"It's fine," Yui assured him. "We've covered everything necessary."

An uncomfortable silence descended as she approached the door. Izuku stepped aside hastily, giving her a wide berth as if afraid their sleeves might brush in passing.

"Good luck today," Yui said, genuine kindness in her voice despite everything. "I know these public moments are difficult for you."

"Thanks," Izuku replied softly, his voice strained. "And I'm sorry you have to deal with any of this."

"Take care of yourself too," she said quietly to you. There was a gentleness in her tone that felt almost like forgiveness, though you weren't sure what for.

After Yui departed, Izuku sagged against the doorframe, releasing a breath that seemed to deflate his entire body. "I'm sorry," he said, running a hand through his already-disheveled hair. "I had no idea she'd be here."

"You weren't supposed to be here while she was here," you replied. "I scheduled her briefing during your prep time specifically to avoid an awkward encounter."

"I never make things easy for you, do I?" Izuku said with a self-deprecating smile, the one he'd used whenever he knew he'd created more work for you.

"No, you don't," you confirmed, but something soft threaded through your voice despite the annoyance—a tenderness you didn't allow yourself with anyone else.

He looked down, the smile fading as he fidgeted with the loose end of his tie. "I didn't actually come here because of wording questions," he admitted softly, not meeting your eyes. "I just...needed a minute. Away from everyone staring at me, waiting for me to break. The stylists keep giving me these pitying looks, and I—" He stopped, swallowed hard. You watched his Adam's apple bob, saw the slight tremor in his hands that you'd recognized since you were kids. "I needed somewhere that felt normal."

The quiet confession hit you harder than it should have. You'd always been his sanctuary, the place he retreated to when the world became too much. Not his wife. Not his home. You. The realization sat heavy in your chest—both privilege and burden. To be needed wasn't the same as being chosen. To be steady wasn't the same as being loved. But it was something. It had always been something.

"The press conference is in forty minutes," you reminded him gently. "You can't hide in my office forever."

"I know." His eyes finally met yours, something raw and unguarded in them that made your chest ache. "Just needed to remember how to breathe for a second."

You'd seen this look before—the night All Might died, after his first civilian casualty, the morning of his wedding. Moments when the weight of expectations threatened to crush him, when he needed an anchor to keep from drifting. The realization that you remained that anchor, even through his marriage and divorce, settled in your chest.

"You've faced worse than this," you said, your voice steadier than you felt. "And I'll be right there, three steps behind the podium. Same as always."

The tension in his shoulders eased slightly as he nodded, drawing strength from your certainty the way he always had.

You sighed, already calculating how to adjust the timeline. "Back to the prep room. Now. I'll be there in five minutes to rescue you from Tanaka's artistic vision and fix whatever disaster you've made of your tie."

"You're the best," he said, the simple gratitude carrying a weight of shared history. The familiar words hit like they always did—a warm glow that you immediately tried to extinguish. He hesitated, glancing back toward the chair where Yui had been sitting. "Was she upset? About all of this?"

"She's handling it better than most would," you assured him. "She's stronger than you might think. Now go. We have a schedule to maintain."

He departed with obvious relief, shoulders still tense but steps lighter now that he was back in familiar territory, and you watched him go.

Alone in your office, you allowed yourself a brief moment of vulnerability—eyes closing as you took a steadying breath. The weight of Yui's words settled over you like a physical presence. You kept returning to that final look she gave you, the pity in her eyes as she watched you with Izuku. She'd watched you love him from a careful distance and felt sorry for you.

You straightened your blazer and checked your reflection in the small mirror on your wall, tucking away a strand of hair that had escaped its careful styling. Your composure returned with practiced ease, familiar as breathing.

By the time you reached the prep room, any trace of the conversation with Yui had been carefully locked away. You were an expert at compartmentalization—at storing away difficult emotions to be examined later, or preferably never. Your focus was entirely on the immediate task of preparing Japan's Number One Hero for a press conference about his divorce.

Izuku looked up at your entrance, relief evident in his expression. He sat in the styling chair, tie hanging limply around his neck, hair only half-tamed by product.

"Ready to rescue me?" he asks.

"Always," you reply.

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The week after the press conference passed in a carefully orchestrated blur—you managing Izuku’s public image with surgical precision while he navigated the strange emptiness of being suddenly, officially alone. Headlines shifted from speculation to sympathy exactly as you'd planned, editorials praised his dignity, and the world moved on to newer scandals. Your strategy had worked flawlessly, as always.

Tuesday brought Izuku to his lawyer's sterile office to sign the divorce papers. The pen felt impossibly heavy as he wrote his name, each letter making permanent what Yui's absence had only suggested. When she'd left their apartment, some part of him had still believed in second chances. But ink on legal documents carried different weight—final, irrevocable, real.

The sadness amplified first, sharp and expected. Five years of shared mornings and inside jokes, of building something together that was now simply...over. He'd loved her, still did—not the desperate, romantic love he'd once felt, but something gentler, more complicated. An affection that stubbornly refused to die just because logic said it should. The grief settled in his chest like a stone, familiar and heavy, the kind of weight that would probably never fully leave.

But walking out of that office, something else bubbled up underneath—relief so profound it nearly knocked him sideways. Not relief that his marriage was over, but relief that he could finally stop disappointing Yui. No more agonizing over whether this emergency was worth missing dinner. No more calculating if this rescue justified another broken promise. The constant weight of choosing between duty and devotion had lifted. For months, he'd been holding his breath without knowing it, and now he could finally exhale.

But the guilt over feeling relieved made everything worse. What kind of person was he, that freedom felt stronger than loss? What did it say about him that the most overwhelming emotion wasn't heartbreak but the ability to breathe again?

The media attention didn't help. Photographers lurked outside his usual coffee shop. Every grocery run required strategic timing. Even his morning jog became a calculated route designed to avoid cameras. You coordinated everything for now, turning his life into a series of careful maneuvers that somehow made him feel both protected and trapped.

When Mina texted about their usual gathering at Yamamoto's, he almost said no. The thought of performing normalcy for even his closest friends felt exhausting. But his apartment had started echoing with too much silence, filled with spaces where Yui's things used to be. Empty drawers that used to hold her clothes. A bathroom counter with only his toothbrush. The absence felt heavier than her presence ever had.

The restaurant wrapped around him like a warm hug the moment he stepped inside. This place had been hosting their group’s chaos since their early pro hero days, back when they were still figuring out how to be adults with responsibilities and reputations to protect. The Yamamoto family never asked questions, never let slip what they overheard, never took photos when someone had too much to drink and got emotional. Trust like that couldn't be bought—it was earned through years of proving they deserved it.

Tonight felt like the first time in a week he could actually breathe.

Their usual group had spread out across the restaurant's cozy interior—some clustered around the bar where Kaminari was regaling anyone who'd listen with his latest mishap, others settled into the low seating area near the windows. People drifted between conversations naturally, the alcohol making everyone more social than usual.

Two hours and several drinks later, the familiar warmth of alcohol and friendship had settled into his bones like a balm. The conversations had flowed naturally—updates on hero work, complaints about paperwork, Kaminari's latest dating disaster that had everyone in stitches. Sero's new apartment horror stories. Jirou's ongoing battle with her record label. Normal things. Safe things. Human things that had nothing to do with divorce papers or media strategies or the careful performance of being okay. For the first time since the divorce announcement, Izuku felt like himself again rather than a carefully managed public figure.

He'd gravitated toward the cluster around the low tables, nursing his third beer while watching you gesture animatedly at something Jirou had said. Your cheeks were flushed from laughter and whatever fruity cocktail you'd been working on, completely at odds with your usual professional composure. The sight reminded him of when you were both teenagers and the memory of it stirred a familiar warmth in his chest.

"Alright, alright," Mina said, slightly louder than necessary as she leaned forward conspiratorially. The alcohol had made her even more theatrical than usual. "Important question time. Why is Bakugou still tragically single? I demand answers."

"Fuck off, Raccoon Eyes," Katsuki muttered from his position sprawled in one of the low chairs, but his irritation seemed more theatrical than genuine. The beer in his hand was definitely not his first of the evening.

"I'm being serious!" Mina continued, gesturing broadly enough that Kaminari had to duck. "When's the last time you brought someone to one of these? Like, ever?"

"Maybe because I don't want some extra bothering me every five seconds."

You snorted, nearly spilling your drink as you leaned forward. "Oh please, like that's the only reason. You have all the social grace of a cactus, Katsuki."

"I'm honest. People should appreciate that," he replied with a lazy shrug, though his mouth twitched upward in what might have been amusement.

"Honest is generous," Izuku said, settling deeper into his chair as he joined the conversation. The alcohol had made everything feel softer around the edges, more comfortable.

"At least I don't fake being nice," Katsuki muttered, taking another swig of his beer.

"It's called having social skills," you shot back, gesturing with your glass in a way that made the ice clink. "You should try them sometime."

"Why? You've got enough for both of us." There was something in the way Katsuki said it that made Izuku pause.

"Lucky me. I get to be charming enough to compensate for your winning personality," you replied, but your tone held the same easy familiarity, like you were reading from a script you both knew by heart.

"You're not that charming," Katsuki scoffed, but his eyes sparked with mischief in a way that suggested this was part of some ongoing game between you.

"Charming enough that people actually want to be around me," you said sweetly, and Izuku found himself watching the exchange with growing fascination.

"You sure about that?"

"More charming than you'll ever be."

"That's not exactly a high bar," Kaminari pointed out from across the table.

"Oi, Dunce Face—"

"Kaminari has a point," Ochaco said diplomatically. "You could maybe...soften the approach?"

"I can be plenty charming when I want to be," Katsuki shot back.

You gave him a look of pure disbelief.

"What? You of all people know I can be," Katsuki said, pointing at you with that same challenging look, a slight smirk tugging at his lips.

You paused, your eyes lingering on his face with a look of consideration. "If that's what you call charming..." You shook your head in theatrical dismay, but there was something almost fond in your exasperation. "Oh my god, no wonder—"

You cut yourself off abruptly, starting to giggle as you exchanged looks with Ochaco, who immediately burst out with "Oh my god!" and started laughing too.

Katsuki scowled, a hint of color rising in his cheeks. "Shut up."

"Wait, what?" Izuku looked between you all, confusion cutting through the comfortable haze of alcohol and friendship. The sudden shift in atmosphere was palpable—secrets hanging in the air like smoke, meaningful looks being exchanged over his head. "What are you talking about?"

You froze, your glass halfway to your lips, eyes wide like you'd been caught in a spotlight. "I—uh—nothing, just—"

"Oh come on," Mina pressed, leaning forward with obvious curiosity. "You can't just stop mid-sentence like that. What were you going to say?"

"Yeah, now I'm really curious," Kaminari added, grinning. "No wonder what?"

You shot a look at Katsuki, who was watching the whole exchange with obvious amusement, clearly enjoying your squirming under their attention after you'd been teasing him.

"We used to fuck," Katsuki said bluntly, his eyes fixed on Izuku with something that felt like a challenge. The words cut through the warm atmosphere like a blade, sharp and deliberate in their casualness.

The words hit Izuku like a physical blow, making his beer slip in his suddenly numb fingers. He caught it just before it fell, the restaurant sounds suddenly muffled. You. And Katsuki. Together. The image flashed unbidden through his mind and something hot and ugly twisted in his stomach.

"Katsuki!" you hissed, shooting him an irritated look.

He shrugged with calculated nonchalance, glancing over to you. "What? Thought I had the social skills of a cactus."

Mina's eyes went wide with delighted shock. Kaminari's mouth fell open like he'd witnessed a magic trick. But Ochaco's lack of surprise registered most clearly—she'd known.

"Wait," Mina breathed, leaning forward like she'd discovered buried treasure. "When did this happen? How long? Why didn't anyone tell me?" Her excitement was palpable, though she pouted slightly at being left out of the loop.

Katsuki's gaze shifted back to Izuku's face. "Nothing to tell. We fucked a few times. Not exactly dinner conversation material."

"Oh my god," Kaminari managed, his voice slightly strangled. "I cannot believe Katsuki and you had a thing going on. Like, at all. You two together is like...I can't even picture it."

"Right?" Mina's excitement was building momentum now, feeding off the shock rippling through their group. "You two are like, the most unlikely hookup buddies ever. Are you sure there weren't any romantic feelings? Because you guys bounce off each other so easily, you're like...really comfortable together."

"God, no. Definitely not. Katsuki's great for...other things. But romance? Hard pass."

"I'll take it," Katsuki said with a smirk, but his attention remained fixed on Izuku's increasingly pale face. There was something predatory in his focus, like he was waiting for a specific reaction.

Suddenly Izuku was seeing your interactions differently: the casual way Katsuki's hand had rested behind you earlier, how you automatically made room for him, the shared looks. His chest felt tight.

"I need some air," he said, his voice carefully controlled as he stood. The warm atmosphere suddenly felt suffocating. His legs felt unsteady, whether from alcohol or shock he couldn't tell.

The night air hit his face like a slap, cold and sharp enough to cut through his buzzed haze. He gripped the railing of the small back patio until his knuckles went white, finally alone with the revelation crashing over him in waves.

You. And Katsuki. Together. The knowledge sat in his stomach like swallowed glass, sharp and uncomfortable. How long? How had he missed it entirely?

He was seeing so many things differently now: how naturally you moved around each other, the way Katsuki would show up with your favorite coffee without being asked, how you never seemed surprised by his visits. All those moments he'd witnessed without understanding what they meant. Had there been nights when one of you left their gatherings early, and the other followed shortly after with some excuse he'd never questioned?

Why did this feel like a betrayal when it wasn't? You didn't owe him explanations about your personal life. He had no claim on you, no right to feel...what was this feeling exactly? It sat in his chest like a bruise, tender and aching. The intensity of his reaction scared him almost as much as the reaction itself.

"Getting overwhelmed?"

He turned to find you approaching, concern written across your softly flushed features. Even now, your first instinct was to check on him. The familiar gesture made something in his chest constrict painfully.

"Just...processing," he managed, studying your face for something different, some sign of this other version of yourself he'd apparently never known existed.

"You can ask," you offered, settling beside him against the railing with easy grace. "Whatever's spinning around in your head."

"When?" The question came out more abrupt than he'd intended, tinged with something he couldn't name. "I mean, Kacchan and you. When did it start?"

"At your wedding reception," you said without hesitation, matter-of-fact as always. "We were both drunk. It just happened."

His wedding reception. He'd felt so sure of everything that night - had his whole life mapped out, knew exactly what he wanted and how to get it. Marriage, love, the future, all of it crystal clear. But he hadn't understood any of it, had he? Not Yui, not what would make a marriage work, and apparently not you either. He'd just been an idiot who thought he had all the answers when he didn't know anything at all.

"And you don’t still…?" he started, but trailed off with a gulp unable to make himself finish the thought.

"Nope. We just messed around for a while—like six months maybe." You shrugged, completely unbothered by his obvious discomfort. "It was casual. Nothing dramatic."

"Casual," he repeated, the word sitting wrong in his mouth, heavy with implications he couldn't quite name. "You think six months is casual?"

There was something in his tone that made you pause, a brittleness that felt almost territorial.

"Sure it is." Your voice remained light, but you were watching him more carefully now. "We weren't dating. We weren't in love. It was just...convenient."

"Convenient." The way he said it made it sound like you'd described something distasteful. "You and Kacchan were convenient. For half a year."

Something shifted in the air between you, charged with an energy that felt dangerous.

"Why are you saying it like that?" You tilted your head, studying his expression with growing confusion. "It's not that weird. People have casual arrangements all the time."

"But you two?" He gestured vaguely, frustration bleeding into his voice. "I mean, how does that even work? What did you talk about afterward? Did you stay over, or just...leave?"

You blinked at him. This wasn't like him—this almost interrogative quality. "Are you asking me for a detailed breakdown of our post-hookup etiquette?"

"No, I just..." He ran a hand through his hair, looking genuinely perplexed. "I don't get how you can be that casual about something like that."

"Izuku, what exactly are you struggling with here?" There was a hint of frustration creeping into your voice now. You'd known him for over twenty years, and this particular brand of stubborn petulance was entirely new. "It's really not that complicated."

"It's just—you're you. And he's him. And you were just...what, texting each other when you were bored?"

"Sometimes," you said with a shrug. "Or he'd show up with takeout and we'd watch a movie and then...not watch the movie."

His face scrunched up like the mental image physically pained him. "And that was it? No weird feelings? No complications? For six whole months?"

"None whatsoever." You shook your head, clearly growing more frustrated with his persistence. "Shocking, I know. Two adults having an uncomplicated physical relationship."

"But how do you just..." He waved his hands helplessly. "How do you go from that back to just being friends like nothing happened?"

"Because nothing did happen," you said, exasperation clear in your voice. "We scratched an itch. The itch went away. End of story."

He stared at you with brows furrowed–with that particular look he got whenever he was trying to figure something out. "That's the most pragmatic thing I've ever heard."

"...Thank you?"

"It wasn't a compliment." The words came out sharp, almost petulant, and he immediately looked embarrassed by his own tone.

Your eyebrows shot up. In twenty years of friendship, you'd seen Izuku frustrated, overwhelmed, determined, heartbroken—but this? This almost childish indignation over your past relationship choices? This was entirely new territory.

"Okay," you said slowly, "what was that?"

"What was what?"

"That tone. You're being almost hostile about this."

"I'm not being hostile," he protested, but even as he said it, he could hear how defensive he sounded.

"You are, though." You leaned forward slightly, watching him closely. "You're genuinely bothered by the fact that Katsuki and I had a casual relationship. Why?"

The question hung between you, sharp and direct in a way that made him feel exposed. Because you were right—he was bothered. More bothered than he had any right to be, more bothered than made sense given the clear boundaries of your friendship.

"It doesn't affect me," he said quickly, but his defensive tone suggested otherwise. "I just...I wouldn't be able to do that. Be that casual about something like that."

"I don't understand why you're making it sound like there's something wrong with what I did"

"There's nothing wrong with it, I just...it's hard for me to understand how you can separate things like that."

You frowned, genuinely perplexed by his reaction. This wasn't like him at all - this stubborn, almost judgmental quality that you'd never seen before. What was he so worked up about?

"Why does this bother you so much?" you asked quietly.

The question hit too close to something he wasn't ready to examine. Because he didn't know why it bothered him. Couldn't articulate why hearing about you with Katsuki felt like discovering a bruise he didn't remember getting. Couldn't explain why the thought of you together, casual and uncomplicated, made something twist unpleasantly in his stomach.

"It doesn't bother me," he said quickly, but his tone suggested otherwise.

"Okay." You stood, brushing off your clothes with movements that seemed deliberately casual. "Well, you're officially being weird about this now, so I'm going back."

As you headed back toward the warm light spilling from the restaurant, he was left alone with the uncomfortable realization that you were wrong. Something had changed—in how he saw all of you. How he saw you.

The silence stretched around him, thick with emotions he couldn't name. His chest felt constricted, like something was pressing against his ribs from the inside. The casual way you'd dismissed his concerns, the matter-of-fact way you'd described six months of intimacy with someone else—it left him feeling displaced. Something about the easy way you'd talked about it, the complete lack of complication in your voice, bothered him in ways he couldn't articulate. It shouldn't matter to him. Your relationship had always been clearly defined—friendship, professional partnership, mutual support through the chaos of hero life. Nothing more.

So why did hearing about you with Katsuki feel like a betrayal of something he couldn't even name? Why did the thought of you together make him want to demand details he had no right to know?

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@a-ofspades sent: Alice placed her hand on Melissa’s shoulder, a light gesture to announce her return but also to offer some comfort in the setting she knew was very unfamiliar to the other woman.

Lavish parties under Rufus’s reign served business interests only, the time for indulgence slim and fleeting. It was a necessity as they were all well aware of, a show of power to those whose financial contributions to the company helped further the quarterly profits. However, with a slight suggestion from Alice that Melissa was an integral piece in Rufus’s business interests, she had been allowed to extend an invitation to the madame personally. She had been seen around the President in the past; there was hardly any risk of a scandal if she appeared at the party tonight.

“Care for a dance?” Alice suggested, a playful smirk across her painted lips. She could see the concern and confusion in Melissa’s eyes at the simple suggestion. It wasn’t concern for herself, but rather for the reputation that the general held so dear. They had kept their relationship secret for so long, but Alice had seen speculations in trashy tabloids about her many trips to the Honeybee Inn. Disposing of such distasteful lies was becoming exhausting—the truth was far less of a scandal than what some had assumed about her.

“Damn the consequences,” she whispered against Melissa’s ear, placing a soft kiss to the woman’s cheek. No one was paying them any attention at the moment, but Alice was making no effort to conceal her actions either. “I’m tired of hiding. Let’s give them all a show.”

(( Here’s a little spin-off fun because it’s pride month now in the U.S. :3 ))

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Navigating the so-called 'polite society' of Midgar had been something far less complicated than Melissa anticipated. There was no way to hide her origins (she knew a slum dweller would never have the blue blood that those above the plate prized so much), but her manners were impeccable. Besides, pretending to belong to that environment was an act mastered by a seasoned hostess.

After all, when one's livelihood depended on making others feel accomplished, desirable and oh-so-virile... Faking among those who believed themselves to be better than their peers was not that much of a stretch.

It did help to have genuine connections among those living topside that were not just after her blood, even if a shark never fully shed its nature. The President himself was one: a cunning, strategic mind with no fear of making the calls that would emphasize his vision. Alice was part of that world - the general had fought long and hard to climb the steps of that corporate ladder, getting to a position that was so unique in its own. A voice and face for the company, and a female at that.

Melissa could not remember someone of that gender and age holding such position within recent history - Alice Nakamura was a prodigy herself, and, for once, a woman she wished to support within Shinra ranks rather than see her destroyed. It was for no other reason that the madame was content to remain a secret behind firmly closed doors, to deny everything with a mischievous smile and make outlandish claims to divert suspicion.

So when Alice pressed a kiss to her face, the madame was rightfully shocked - stunned into silence, even. Melissa's practiced mask of pleasantness cracked, replaced by the genuine need to stop the other woman from making a mistake she would gravely regret. The madame was used to it - to the stigma of her past; the reputation of those born away from sunshine. She would never hold Alice hostage over that, or demand anything...

...That their feelings and companionship were real was already much, much more than Melissa could have ever asked for.

"Alice," the brunette whispered urgently, but any further protest died on her lips when the general sounded so sure about what she wanted. It had been a beautiful turn of their relationship - the Shinra executive had been resistant to their bond originally, but now she was determined to bring Melissa to light. Perhaps time (and affection) had eroded the spokesperson's concerns about what the public (and the tabloids) would think - only one man had real power over their fates and he didn't deign to waste time on these publications.

"If you are sure," the older woman mused with a small, proud curve of lips. For Melissa, accepting that invitation was no mere party trick: the weight of that choice was clear, fueling each step taken as Alice led her to the floor, the two of them dressed in beautiful gowns that would surely create a confusion in the audience and a feast for the cameras. Alice's dress was a dark, beautiful shade of forest green; Melissa's sapphire-blue one matched it like feathers of an ornamental bird, making for a lovely splash of colors whenever they moved around and twirled to the sound of the orchestra.

"If you want to give them all a proper show, we need an ending they won't forget," the madame murmured teasingly, clinging to her partner with a familiarity that far trespassed the one expected for a mere formal function. Melissa felt Alice laugh against her skin, twirling the older (and smaller) woman around with the ease someone had with all her physical training, capturing the inn proprietress by the waist - and then kissing her again, on the lips this time.

Melissa did not know if people stop to watch or if camera flashes cast their light over them; if Alice did not care, then the madame had no reservations about standing up for love.

"That was my plan all along, Mel," the general murmured against her lips when she parted, picking up the next part of the song as if the kiss had been planned as a part of the that routine, "I am glad you are reading my mind, as always."

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A week had whisked by since the recording of "Echoes of Eternity," and its release had perfectly aligned with the premiere of the drama, "Threads of Destiny: Love Beyond Time." The OST soared in popularity, with the enigmatic voice of 'YaNi' creating waves across social platforms, leaving fans curious and enchanted.

Amidst the whirlwind of acclaim, Alex emerged as the face behind 'YaNi,' her debut on the music scene aligning with the song's rise. Her appearance on "Rookie Find," a renowned platform for emerging artists, was nothing short of sensational.

You could recall how Seora bursted into your room, her laptop clutched firmly in her hands, eager to show off Alex's debut performance.

As Seora played the video on her laptop, you were instantly drawn into the world Alex created on stage.

The initial darkness was stark, enveloping the stage in a veil of anticipation before it dramatically transitioned to reveal Alex. Clad in a black veil and a stunning wedding dress, she stood as a silhouette of mystery and elegance, embodying the song's hauntingly beautiful melody.

"Echoes of eternity, in whispers of the wind," the lyrics flowed seamlessly with the visual transformation unfolding before you. Each note seemed to resonate with Alex's movements, her attire changing, symbolizing a metamorphosis—layers shedding to unveil new facets of her character.

As the song escalated to its high note, "In dreams, you feel my presence, in silence, we're akin," Alex's veil was lifted in a choreographed grace, revealing an outfit that wove themes of death and rebirth into its intricate design.

Lace and satin adorned the fabric, each detail enhancing the emotional crescendo of the performance.

The camera zoomed in, capturing the intensity in Alex's eyes, her gaze almost tangible through the screen. The dark, smokey makeup accentuated her expressions, adding layers to the narrative woven by the lyrics you had helped pen.

Her lip-syncing was impeccable; each word perfectly aligned with the melody, creating an illusion so convincing it felt real. "Our souls entwined by destiny, a love that won't rescind," echoed as the performance neared its end, leaving a lingering sense of awe in its wake.

As the performance concluded, leaving you impressed and slightly surreal, you couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.

Pride swelled within you, seeing the song you had poured your heart into, brought to life with stunning artistry and passion.

Yet, there was an underlying twinge of wistfulness, knowing that your role remained hidden, your voice echoing unseen.

Despite the general acclaim, not everyone was swept away by Alex's debut. In the vast, echoing chambers of the internet, a few vocal and particularly perceptive fans began to dissect her performance with a fine-tooth comb.

Among them, a small faction was fueled by a delusional possessiveness over Taehyung, interpreting Alex's emergence as a threat, a potential rival for their idol's affections.

These discussions began to gain traction, manifesting in forum threads, social media posts, and dedicated analysis videos. While many fans were content to enjoy the performance at face value, this growing undercurrent of suspicion added a layer of complexity to Alex's debut.

The conversations ranged from speculative to accusatory, with some fans meticulously comparing pitch, tone, and emotion in the 'Echoes of Eternity' performance to unearth what they believed was the truth hidden beneath the surface.

In the shadows of the spotlight, these debates unfolded, with you, the true voice behind 'YaNi,' remaining an invisible yet integral part of the unfolding narrative.

While Alex faced the brunt of public scrutiny, you grappled with the silent acknowledgment of your contribution being both celebrated and contested, a duality that underscored the unpredictable nature of the entertainment industry.

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As Alex's fame grew, as did a discerning group of fans—who began to gather their suspicions like puzzle pieces. Their focus wasn't clouded by fandom rivalry or superficial concerns; it was the music itself that prompted their scrutiny.

They noticed nuances that didn't align, a richness in the studio version that seemed diluted live, and a timbre in the 'live' vocals that hinted at an underlying truth yet to be unveiled.

This group, united by their love for genuine artistry and a respect for authenticity, started to compile evidence. They meticulously analyzed performances, comparing them against the OST, noting every inflection, every breath that seemed out of place. Their investigation was thorough, driven by a shared conviction that the voice they cherished belonged to someone else, someone hidden from the limelight.

Meanwhile, your world was consumed by a whirlwind of creativity and new challenges. Yoongi's acknowledgment of your talent had opened new doors, and now Taehyung, inspired by your unexpected contributions, sought your assistance with a song he envisioned for BTS's upcoming album.

This collaboration, a blend of your lyrical insights and his artistic vision, was a fresh endeavor, one that further entwined your path with the band's ongoing narrative.

In these moments of artistic engagement, you remained blissfully unaware of the storm brewing in the fan community. Your focus was on creation, on the interplay of words and melodies that could convey emotions and stories.

The dynamic with Taehyung, once marked by playful banter, had evolved into a mutual respect for each other's artistry, offering a glimpse into the multifaceted world of music that continued to captivate your heart.

Yet, outside the studio's walls, the debate raged on, with Alex at the center of a growing whirlpool of suspicion and scrutiny.

The fans' investigation was drawing closer to the truth, inching towards the revelation of your voice as the hidden gem behind 'YaNi,' a discovery that would soon ripple through the industry, challenging perceptions and unveiling the intricate dance of shadows and spotlights that defines the world of entertainment.

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As Taehyung stood before you, his usual playful demeanor was laced with a hint of earnestness, his hands clasped together in a mock plea.

Your workspace, cluttered with papers and documents—even in your role as a 'temporary' assistant, the workload was no joke—served as a backdrop to this unusual request.

"Why do you keep bugging me?" you groaned, looking up at him with a mix of exasperation and amusement. Taehyung's persistence was both charming and slightly maddening.

He gave you a look that managed to be both pleading and confident. "You know I'm relentless. I won't give up until you say yes," he declared, his voice carrying a playful undertone.

With a raised eyebrow, you shot back, "You do realize I can report you to HR for harassment, right?" It was a jest, of course, but part of you wondered how he'd react.

Taehyung merely waved off the comment with a grin. "Ah, but you won't. Because deep down, you can't resist my charm," he teased, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

"Yoongi or Namjoon would be better for this, you know. They're more qualified," you tried to deflect, hoping to steer him towards a more sensible collaboration.

But Taehyung was unwavering. "No, it has to be you," he insisted, his tone softening slightly, conveying a sincerity that caught you off guard. "I want you."

The simplicity of his statement, 'I want you,' sent an unexpected warmth spreading across your cheeks.

You chastised yourself internally—don't read too much into it, it's all professional, surely, but the more delusional part of your mind chanting, 'He wants me so bad,' is harder to ignore.

After a moment's pause, where Taehyung's hopeful gaze met your conflicted one, you let out a resigned sigh. "Alright, I'll help. But only because you're so insistent," you conceded, masking the mix of trepidation and excitement bubbling within you.

Taehyung's face lit up with a victorious smile, and he couldn't resist a little celebratory gesture, a burst of aegyo that was both endearing and slightly ridiculous. "I knew you loved me~" he sang out, batting his eyelashes in an exaggerated fashion.

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"Stretch" (2014) review

Aka ✨ why this movie is one of the most underrated ones I've ever seen and why it is some of Patrick Wilson's best work ✨

"If you like stories about chance and coincidence, here's one you've never heard" gives me the chills every time 😮‍💨

Patrick Wilson is one of the most underappreciated actors of his time, like, not only do his other projects demonstrate that he has drama, romance, instruments, and singing down ✨, but here he is finally given a chance to flaunt his impeccable comedic timing, vocalizations, and expressions

Idk maybe I just love movies with narration (ex., "Heathers," "Jerry Maguire," "Amelie," "Eloise at Christmastime," "Megamind," "American Made," "The Outsiders," etc.)

But jokes aside, I will defend Patrick Wilson's narration throughout the movie no matter whAT ANYONE SAYS YOU CAN PRY IT FROM MY COLD DEAD FINGIES; IT IS AT TURNS FUNNY AND RELATABLE AND PROFOUND AND WE GET TO KNOW THE MAIN CHARACTER BETTER 😤😤

It does start a bit slow, especially if you aren't as invested in Patrick Wilson as I am 🙃🫠 but if you stick with it and pay attention to the subtle comedic elements in the meantime 👌🏻

This movie is not afraid to be a bit irreverent, which is a modern and mainstream rarity

Stretch and Charlie are so cute together; I wish more of their interactions had been kept in the final cut because when I think of the quality content that we missed 😩💖

"Who gains weight in their neck?" "Sexy people." "Three months of Rosetta Stone- I HATE THE FUCKING FRENCH." "We was gettin' all romantic, watching Titan-tic..." and so, so many more

Honestly, Karl is an integral part of this film as well- he may seem overtly cartoonish to some, but again, we get to know the main character better through him, as his presence gives us a visual of Stretch's inner struggle; he contributes to the dark humor vibe, and Ed Helms was clearly having the time of his life (as was the entire cast)

Speaking of which, stellar casting all around, especially those who were cast against type; love when directors give that stuff a chance. Everyone was made for their role

Dark humor, satire of Hollywood, homage to 80s films

The Navstar scene. If you know you know

Same goes for the post-Candace club exit scene with the valet, the wannabe rapper, and the sex club exit scene (there's a man wearing only balloons. need I say more). I mean, the whole movie is basically the best part and I'm trying not to make this review me just naming every scene and going "yes. this is good" but these are some of the most standout parts

The soundtrack may be atrocious overall, but the exception is the song at the end (although I was disappointed when I read that it was originally supposed to be "Telephone Line" by ELO but they didn't have enough in the budget because that would have gone so hard) 😩💕

Speaking of the ending, why is it so incredibly pure and sweet to me that it would almost make me cry if I weren't medicated? 🥺 Something about the setting of the diner, exuding vintage charm and glowing in the sun the quiet morning after the previous night of chaos, and the serendipity of how Stretch and Charlie finally reveal how much they've obviously liked each other for a while, and after all of the danger and depravity, everything ends soft and gentle and alright 😊💖

This film is somehow so sleazy and wholesome at the same time- against the backdrop of drugs, sex clubs, threats of violence, and constant swearing, it's ultimately a story about overcoming cynicism and self-destruction, getting your "mojo" back, taking control of your life, and allowing for the possibility that things happen for a reason ✨ Honestly? 10/10

[infinstar]

Why would a lawyer go out of their way to actively defend a murderer to get a not guilty verdict when firstly the accused is unrelated to them, secondly they are not financially compensated for their representation and lastly when the murderer himself seems content confessing to their crime.

Unless it's about the lawyers disdain for the entire Japanese legal system manifesting as a desire to fuck with it entirely. Especially since the stigma of a crime not only affect the criminal but also their entire family and integration back into society after prison is non existent. Though Zenkamono showed that wasn't always the case but I guess the label of murderer is different. Either way I am curious to see where this goes. Not to mention the impeccable acting by Hasegawa Hiroki.

[gemkun]

anonymous said : Veritas, have you begun to… catch feelings for Mr. Aventurine? It’s highly inadvisable. You have a career, a bright future, that… manipulative little pest will siphon everything he can get out of you and discard you once you no longer suit his fancy. His sort only know how to parasitically leech off of others. Do not trust him. Shut your feelings off if you must, but do not open your heart to him. He’s only out for himself, you know that.

      ⸻       how   this   message   has   come   across   unpermitted   ,   waltzing   past   the   watchful   gaze   of   his   ever   —   vigilant   assistant   ,   is   beyond   him.   though   ,   upon   inspecting   its   contents   ,   he   is   somewhat   grateful   that   none   had   pried   prior.   still   ,   this   charade   is   one   to   investigate   —   particularly   should   it   pertain   to   the   integrity   of   his   security   system.

  plucking   a   quill   that   rests   in   its   pot   ,   he   attends   to   his   sender   ,   and   begins   to   address   the   raised   matter.

  ❛   your   concerns   are   heard   ,   though   i   must   stress   ,   they   are   unwarranted   and   pointless.   i   am   painstakingly   aware   of   his   nature   ,   he   proclaims   it   often   and   wears   it   proudly   like   a   badge   of   honour.   sometimes   i   believe   he   makes   it   his   mission   to   remind   those   around   him   as   he   sees   fit.

  however   ,   i   must   posit   a   question   to   you   ,   dear   sender   —   who   are   you   to   command   i   act   a   certain   way   based   on   groundless   allegations   ?   if   you   are   so   bold   to   encroach   and   warn   on   my   personal   matters   ,   then   you   should   see   no   issue   in   revealing   your   identity.

  until   the   appropriate   evidence   has   found   itself   on   my   table   ,   i   will   not   dignify   you   with   a   response.   ❜

  and   he   closes   his   correspondence   ,   inscribing   impeccable   lettering   on   the   page   ,   glistening   in   ebony.

  catch   feelings   for   that   stoneheart   ?   he   scoffs.

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In the ever-evolving digital landscape, cloud computing has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way businesses and individuals harness technology. At the forefront of this revolution stands Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud platform offered by Amazon. AWS is a dynamic ecosystem that provides an extensive range of services, designed to meet the diverse needs of today's fast-paced world.

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Navigating the AWS Universe:

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Content Creation and Streaming: AWS Elemental Media Services facilitate the creation, packaging, and efficient global delivery of video content, empowering content creators to reach a global audience seamlessly.

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In this comprehensive journey through the expansive landscape of Amazon Web Services (AWS), we've embarked on a quest to unlock the power and potential of cloud computing. AWS, standing as a colossus in the realm of cloud platforms, has emerged as a transformative force that transcends traditional boundaries.

As we bring this odyssey to a close, one thing is abundantly clear: AWS is not merely a collection of services and technologies; it's a catalyst for innovation, a cornerstone of scalability, and a conduit for efficiency. It has revolutionized the way businesses operate, empowering them to scale dynamically, innovate relentlessly, and navigate the complexities of the digital era.

In a world where data reigns supreme and agility is a competitive advantage, AWS has become the bedrock upon which countless industries build their success stories. Its versatility, reliability, and ever-expanding suite of services continue to shape the future of technology and business.

Yet, AWS is not a solitary journey; it's a collaborative endeavor. Institutions like ACTE Technologies play an instrumental role in empowering individuals to master the AWS course. Through comprehensive training and education, learners are not merely equipped with knowledge; they are forged into skilled professionals ready to navigate the AWS universe with confidence.

As we contemplate the future, one thing is certain: AWS is not just a destination; it's an ongoing journey. It's a journey toward greater innovation, deeper insights, and boundless possibilities. AWS has not only transformed the way we work; it's redefining the very essence of what's possible in the digital age. So, whether you're a seasoned cloud expert or a newcomer to the cloud, remember that AWS is not just a tool; it's a gateway to a future where technology knows no bounds, and success knows no limits.

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Gaming the Algorithms: Casino SEO Agency's Expertise

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The highly competitive nature of the industry requires innovative strategies to stand out.

This comprehensive guide dives into the pivotal role of a Casino SEO Agency in mastering the art of algorithmic success for online casinos. From unraveling the expertise these agencies offer to exploring their strategies and the key considerations in choosing the right partner, we illuminate the path to excellence in the casino gaming arena.

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Why Choose IndeedSEO for Casino SEO Services?

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Profolio Glass - Profile Template

Profolio Glass is a meticulously crafted, modern, and visually stunning personal portfolio template designed to help developers, designers, and creative professionals showcase their skills, projects, and achievements in an exceptionally engaging and professional manner.

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Key Features Sophisticated and Contemporary Design (Modern & Aesthetic Design):

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Dominating the Seas: Opulent Shipyard Monaco's Unmatched Authority in Luxury Yacht Construction

Established as a hallmark of prestige in the maritime world, Opulent Shipyard Monaco stands as the epitome of excellence in luxury yacht shipyards based in Monaco. With over 15 years of experience, we have effectively consolidated our position as the definitive authority in luxury yacht shipyards Monaco. This journey has been powered by our unrelenting commitment to innovation, artistry, and technology, thus positioning us among the best superyacht builders Europe has to offer. Here at Opulent Shipyard Monaco, we have transformed yacht design and construction into an exemplary art form and continue to redefine the industry standards worldwide. This article seeks to illuminate our areas of expertise and how we have tackled challenges, leading to revolutionary solutions and setting benchmarks.

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Unparalleled Expertise in Yacht Design

Monaco yacht design and construction have been redefined by our dedicated team of elite designers and engineers. Our state-of-the-art facilities and innovative technology enable us to produce elite yacht models of impeccable quality, reflecting the luxury standards expected by our clientele.

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Through meticulous craftsmanship, we ensure every vessel under our banner meets the highest standards. Each build is a masterpiece, meticulously curated to meet individual tastes and ensure longevity. Our transition into AI-optimized yacht listings represents a bold step in maximizing visibility and enhancing buyer experiences. As we elevate our design prowess, our efforts equally focus on crafting digital experiences that are as luxurious as our yachts.

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Incorporating Hybrid Propulsion

Our commitment to innovation extends into the realm of hybrid propulsion yachts Monaco. We aim to integrate sustainable solutions that cater to eco-conscious clients and fortify our dedication to environmental stewardship.

Sustainable Partnership Initiatives

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