#PDA unity

[pittrabbit]

warning: explicit content, sex at work, very unrealistic and unserious lol, not proofread (so if theres discrepancies no there's not), assumed age gap bc im me, p in v sex

although it wasn't prohibited, dating your superiors (or subordinates, for that matter) was not exactly appreciated by your higher ups at work.

it'd happened a few times already, in not-so quiet ways. some worthy examples were robby and collins with their on-again, off-again situation, along with mateo and victoria's will-they, won't-they shenanigans. so, although it wasn't encouraged in the least, it surely wasn't against the rules.

that's where you and jack came in.

while other flings around the hospital were pretty much common knowledge, the flame between you and doctor abbot was not one people were very aware about. there were a few whispers from princess and perlah, along with a few looks of curiosity thrown by dana, but there was not much further than that.

oh, and of course jack's not best friend, robby, knew.

it was easier to keep it private. it was a scandalous matter, after all.

jack abbot, senior attending, dating his student? you couldn't even imagine the flood of rumors that would invade you the moment people found out about his favoritism towards you.

he tried not to let it show while working, while teaching you. however, there was a softness in jack abbot's heart that not many got to experience in the ways that you had, and once he'd given you a taste of it, he never withdrew it from you.

sure, maybe he did take some extra time to share medical articles with you. and perhaps he'd guide your hands through difficult procedures from time to time. he possibly also handpicked cases he knew you'd be interested in. but he also knew that you had the potential to flourish beyond belief with his catered attention towards your learning.

or at least that's how he reasoned it to himself when he spent a good 90% of his shifts attached to your hip.

people were aware by now that you were some sort of unit. although they didn't know to what extent your unity went, seeing you together, working the same shifts time and time again, wasn't rare.

but the thing about jack abbot was that he had this massive self-confidence.

he ran the place like he owned it while still working alongside robby, shen, walsh, and so on. his confidence mostly manifested itself in the form of self-assurance. he practically lived at the hospital, after all, picking up shifts here and there while knowing that his expertise was always welcomed.

sooner or later, he utilized this confidence in your relationship — both at work and in private. and sometimes both at the same time.

jack wasn't one for pda, that much was obvious with one single look at him. yet somehow he always got away with it, hiding it under plain sight while you struggled by his side.

his eyes were always glued to you, that intense gaze always penetrating yours with hidden intensions behind it. jack was heavy on eye-contact, chasing it without regard of how intense he could appear at times. while you loved this in private, it proved problematic while at work. one look from him was enough to get heat on your cheeks, always becoming too self-aware and worrying that others might've caught wind of the unspoken words behind his eyes.

but no one ever really suspected it, specially not due to your age gap. jack wasn't big on dating, much less someone multiple age brackets below him. so despite any whispers from the more gossipy members of staff, and his longing gazes, his actions always went unquestioned.

and so he got even more confident.

sex at a hospital seemed so out of mind for you. it was something you'd only ever see on those reruns of cheesy hospital dramas. yet here you were, recreating yet another scene of grey's anatomy with your attending.

the emergency room did not come with the luxury of on-call rooms, but thanks to whitaker's big mouth, jack had recently come to know of the perfect place in which to take you during the short lulls in time during your shifts.

the second floor of the building, completely empty and unstaffed, but filled with clean beds for the taking.

jack's hand currently under your shirt, fishing for the skin hidden behind it while his knee wedges itself between your legs, puffs of breath released into your mouth at the way in which you arch yourself against him. your hands, equally as messy in their movements, claw and explore at his upper body, often making a stop at the buff muscle of his arm — one of your favorite parts of his body.

his noises were low, both in tone and in volume, the perfect juxtaposition to your loud and high-pitched ones. with a many years in expertise at the human body (and a few years with intimate knowledge about yours), he knew just what buttons to push to get you melting under his touch.

never really one to be into public sex, you were actively trying to lower the volume of your noises, but jack had other plans, pulling out new tricks any time you lowered your voice.

"c'mon, honey, no one's around. you can be as loud as you want," he hummed into your neck, teeth scrapping that one spot that had you tilting towards the feeling.

"we gotta go back, jack, it's almost rush hour," you tried, but made no attempt to separate yourself from him.

neither did his nor his leg stop their ministrations. if anything, he became more daring, lifting your leg to wrap against his waist and working at the drawstring of both of your scrub bottoms. being susceptible to each and every one of jack's whims, you aided him despite your previous complaints.

pulling out a condom from his pocket, he lifted his brows ironically and gave you a smirk as he placed the corner of it on his mouth, ripping it open and consequently causing you to pulse behind your panties. by now your hands pulled at his shirt, finding the skin under it and feeling up and down the hard muscle there, verbalizing your want for him as you berated him to hurry up.

he teased you about it. something or other about you being "an insatiable little thing" before pulling himself out of his boxers and putting on the condom. but before finally penetrating you, he took further advantage of your neediness, dragging the tip up and down your slit, which was now bared as you used one hand to lower your panties before holding onto him once more.

jack shifted weight back and forth from his foot to his prosthetic, clearly a little tired of partially lifting some of your weight along with his own, but made no verbal complaint. it was very like him to put up with the discomfort, but you still always tried to subtly ensure he didn't overexert himself.

which was why you kissed him at that moment, walking yourself sideways til your back hit a table and jumped on it before pulling him closer, never once breaking the kiss. he chuckled at your excitement, once again placing himself at your entrance and teasing, this time just circling your clit with his tip before aiming lower and finally beginning to push in.

"fuck, always feel so good ..." he groaned, "halfway through a shift and still so fucking perfect for me," his nose trailed from your cheek to your ear, kissing it softly before nibbling at the earlobe.

meanwhile, you were braindead already, having needed this more than you were willing to admit. your head buried itself on his neck, biting at his shoulder through his scrubs and getting him to pound you a little harder after that — he loved when you couldnt control your reactions to the pleasure, it made him lose himself a little more each time.

"tell me how good it is, baby," he encouraged, voice low and barely heard through your gasps and the fast-paced plap plap plap's of your skin slamming together.

"so good," you groaned, gasping at the end of the half-assed sentence.

he chuckled, groaning too before beginning to pepper kisses on your neck, lost in the mixture of the scent of your perfume and the smell of your shampoo.

jack really could've lost himself in the pleasure, turning his mind off as he fucked you. this was always his favorite way to decompress, and today was no exception. it'd only been six hours since he clocked in, but he'd been a little extra exhausted today, wanting to take advantage of the forced lunch break robby had assigned him and stealing you away for the whole state-mandated thirty minutes of rest.

and he really would've, had a sudden interruption not stopped him in his tracks, with this interruption taking place as a sudden gasp from you — and not the usual gasp of pleasure he was used to pulling out from you.

he turned behind him, still inside you but now stilled. behind him he found not one, but two, of the freshly transferred residents gaping at him by the door for a good five seconds before turning their gazes down or away and closing the door back up (mostly).

it took jack a total of three seconds to step into action, pull away from you and turn his back to you, covering you up from any onlookers while letting his scrub top cover his (still hard) dick, hands scrambling for his pants before beginning to bark at the pair of blonde interns still hiding behind the half-closed door, stammering a reason as to why they'd so rudely interrupted.

"what the hell are you still doing standing there?", he raised his voice, still able to see mel gazing down in mortification through the gap of the door.

"uh, i, uh, robby was looking for you," she gulped, "he sent me, but, uhm, whitaker said he saw dr. y/l/n heading upstairs with you, and uhm, yeah," she managed through the sentence, still looking down while whitaker hid behind her.

jack sighed, hand running down his face in frustration while you continued hiding behind him, face buried in his back in embarrassment, "get the hell out. tell him i'm busy. i'll be down when i'm done," there was no more bark to his voice, not really one for yelling, but his tone was still reprimanding (and maybe a little mortified, an emotion rarely expressed by him).

whitaker nodded and bowed a bit in an unnecessary demonstration of respect while mel stuttered through some apologies as they scattered away, forgetting to close the door back up before mel turned back with another mumbled apology and closed it with an accidental slam.

immediately, jack groaned an exaggerated groan, coming all the way from the back of his throat. this was followed with a disbelieving chuckle. he then turned to you, pulling your head out of your hands and cupping your cheeks.

"baby, c'mon, it wasn't that bad," he attempted but failed at clearing the air, wanting to dissipate your embarrassment.

"jack! my coworkers saw you fucking me! they saw your dick inside me!" you exclaimed, eyes wide. being a first year resident, you were pretty much at the same level as the new interns. this was not only going to spread through the ER like a wildfire, but it was also going to make facing your coworkers incredibly awkward.

but jack continued chuckling at the mortification on your face, pulling your head down so he could kiss your forehead.

this calmed you down somehow, looking at him afterwards and matching the amused expression on his face. soon the two of you were laughing at the ridiculousness of the situation, leaning into each other as you laughed. it was probably just the shock, but maybe it wasnt that big of a deal after all.

his hand went to your thigh, patting it twice before taking a step back and giving you some space, "so, wanna finish or should we just make a stop by hr right now?", he lifted his eyebrows in suggestion.

you pretended to ponder over it, grabbing his phone from his pocket and checking the time.

"we still have ten minutes before your 'mandated break' ends," you did air-quotes, "id say we still have some time," you smiled suggestively at him, legs wrapping around him again and pulling him closer.

[nickeverdeen]

Overwatch characters and their PDA

Genji

5/10

Given Genji’s reserved nature and background as a disciplined ninja, his enjoyment of public displays of affection (PDA) would likely be moderate.

Hand Holding: Genji would intertwine his fingers with yours, showing a secure and intimate connection between you two while walking together

Hand on Lower Back: While navigating through crowds or walking side by side, Genji would place his hand gently on his lover’s lower back, offering subtle guidance and protection

Forehead Kiss: In a moment of tenderness, Genji would lean in to press a soft kiss to your forehead, conveying affection and care in a discreet yet meaningful way

Cheek or Temple Touch: Genji would lightly brush his lips against his partner’s cheek or temple, showing affection in a gentle and respectful manner

Arm Around Shoulder: During moments of closeness or comfort, Genji would drape his arm lightly around your shoulder, offering support and solidarity while maintaining a sense of respect for your personal space

These gestures reflect Genji’s reserved yet caring demeanor, emphasizing his desire to express love and connection to his partner in a subtle and respectful manner, even in public settings

Mei

7/10

She appreciates opportunities to express her love and affection for her partner openly, but she also values maintaining a level of respect and consideration for others’ comfort in public settings. Therefore, while she enjoys showing affection, she may do so in a tasteful and mindful manner.

Hand Holding: Mei would happily hold your hand, intertwining their fingers as they walk together, symbolizing unity and closeness

Hugs: Mei’s warm and nurturing nature would lead her to readily give you hugs, wrapping her arms around you in a tight and comforting embrace

Cheek Kisses: Mei would affectionately kiss you on the cheek, expressing her love and fondness for you in a sweet and gentle manner

Arm Linking: Mei might loop her arm through yours arm or link elbows while walking, showing a sense of intimacy and companionship

Shoulder Lean: When standing or sitting together, Mei might lean her head or shoulder against lover’s, seeking closeness and physical contact

These gestures reflect Mei’s affectionate and caring nature, as she expresses her love openly and warmly in public settings with her partner

Sombra

7.5/10

Sombra appreciates the opportunity to show affection for her partner openly and boldly, and she enjoys the playful and flirtatious interactions that come with it. However, she also values maintaining a level of control and discretion, so she may not engage in PDA excessively or in situations where it could attract unwanted attention.

Arm Wrapping: Sombra confidently wraps her arm around your waist or shoulder, pulling you close as you walk together, showing a sense of possession and intimacy

Playful Shoulder Bump: Sombra playfully bumps her shoulder against yours as you walk, adding a touch of flirtation and playfulness to your interaction

Hip Touch: Sombra assertively places her hand on your hip, guiding you or pulling you closer in a confident and affectionate gesture

Quick Kisses: Sombra steals quick kisses from her lover, whether it’s a peck on the lips or a playful kiss on the cheek, adding spontaneity and excitement to their interactions

Hair Play: Sombra playfully runs her fingers through her partner’s hair or tucks a strand behind their ear, adding a flirtatious and intimate touch to their interaction

These gestures reflect Sombra’s confident and assertive personality, as she shows her affection for her partner in bold and playful ways that suit her.

Tracer

10/10

Given Tracer’s lively and outgoing personality, she likely enjoys public displays of affection (PDA) to a considerable extent. Tracer’s enthusiasm and warmth make her naturally inclined to engage in PDA, but she also respects boundaries and would adjust her behavior based on her girlfriend’s comfort level and the situation.

Hand Holding: Tracer enthusiastically holds her girlfriend’s hand, intertwining their fingers as they walk together, radiating joy and affection

Quick Kisses: Tracer frequently steals quick kisses from you, whether it’s a peck on the lips or a playful kiss on the cheek, adding spontaneity and warmth to your interactions

Hugs: Tracer enthusiastically embraces you in tight and energetic hugs, lifting you off the ground or spinning you around in a joyful display of affection

Shoulder Bumps: Tracer playfully bumps her shoulder against you as you walk, adding a touch of playful intimacy to your interaction

Back Pats: Tracer affectionately pats her girlfriend’s back or shoulders in a friendly and reassuring manner, showing her support and affection openly

These gestures reflect Tracer’s spirited and affectionate nature, as she shows her love and affection for her girlfriend in a lively, enthusiastic, and playful manner that I’d personally say suits her

Mercy

5/10

While she appreciates opportunities to express her affection for her partner openly, she also values professionalism and may prefer to keep displays of affection subtle and understated, especially in certain settings. Overall, while she enjoys showing her love openly, she may do so in a more reserved and considerate manner.

Hand Holding: Mercy gently holds her partner’s hand, intertwining their fingers as they walk together, symbolizing unity and support

Arm Around Shoulder: Mercy might place her arm around your shoulder or waist while walking, offering comfort and closeness in a protective gesture

Forehead Kiss: In moments of tenderness, Mercy leans in to give you a soft kiss on the forehead, conveying affection and care

Cheek Caress: Mercy affectionately caresses her your cheek with her fingertips, expressing warmth and love in a gentle manner

Hugs: Mercy embraces her lover in warm and comforting hugs, wrapping her arms around them in a nurturing display of affection

These gestures reflect Mercy’s nurturing and compassionate nature, as she expresses her love and affection for her partner in gentle and caring ways that provide comfort and support.

Cassidy

7/10

While he appreciates opportunities to express his affection for his partner openly, he also values his personal space and may prefer to keep displays of affection relatively subtle and understated, especially in certain settings. Additionally, McCree’s enjoyment of PDA may vary depending on the situation and his partner’s comfort level, as he respects boundaries and prioritizes mutual respect in his relationships.

Hand Holding: McCree casually holds your hand, intertwining your fingers as you walk together, showing a sense of unity and closeness

Arm Around Shoulder: Cassidy may drape his arm around your shoulder or waist while walking, offering a protective and comforting gesture

Quick Kisses: He steals quick kisses from you, whether it’s a peck on the lips or a playful kiss on the cheek, adding a touch of affection and spontaneity to your interactions

Shoulder Lean: While standing or sitting together, Cassidy leans his shoulder against yours, seeking physical contact and closeness in a relaxed and casual manner

Hand on Lower Back: McCree places his hand on your lower back while navigating through a crowd or entering a room, guiding you with a gentle touch while showing a sense of protectiveness

These gestures reflect McCree’s laid-back and affectionate nature, as he shows his love and affection for his partner in a casual, supportive, and playful manner that suits his cowboy persona

Hanzo

4/10

While he may appreciate moments of intimacy with his partner, he values privacy and may prefer to keep displays of affection relatively subtle and reserved, especially in public settings. Additionally, Hanzo’s enjoyment of PDA may vary depending on the situation and his partner’s comfort level, as he respects boundaries and values mutual respect in his relationships.

Hand Holding: Hanzo gently holds your hand, showing a subtle yet meaningful connection as you walk together

Arm Around Waist: Hanzo may place his arm around your waist while standing or walking, offering a protective and comforting gesture

Forehead Rest: In moments of intimacy, Hanzo may rest his forehead against yours, conveying a sense of closeness and trust

Shoulder Touch: Hanzo lightly touches his lover’s shoulder in a gesture of support or reassurance, showing his affection in a subtle and understated manner

Quick Kisses: Hanzo may offer quick and discreet kisses to his partner, whether it’s a soft peck on the cheek or a brief kiss on the lips, adding a touch of affection in a reserved manner

These gestures reflect Hanzo’s reserved yet genuine affection for his partner, as he shows his love and care in subtle and understated ways that reflect his stoic demeanor.

[backjustforberena]

My current train of thought is thinking about Corlys and Rhaenys as political animals and their LACK of PDA in court settings. They don't behave like a married couple in any typical way in terms of affection, when in King's Landing or in formalised settings. There's no physical touch, no interaction not meant to be viewed, little closeness, little vulnerability.

Even just walking to meet Viserys in the garden. It's a meeting VISERYS has called. It's in a neutral spot, they hold a position of strength, Viserys is a known quantity: he's family, to Rhaenys.

You could easily have them stroll arm in arm. You could have Corlys and Rhaenys interact more with one another, you can have Corlys show affection when Viserys compliments Rhaenys, you could do all of that - in other scenes, there are plenty of chances for them to parade their love or otherwise care for one another. But they don't.

Rhaenys and Corlys walk apart, but walk together. They are in unity, but they don't lean on each other. They are both powerful and confident in their own right. Rhaenys doesn't demure to Corlys and Corlys doesn't rely on Rhaenys. It's not a case of Viserys facing "them", it's showing that he faces BOTH of them.

Especially when it comes to Rhaenys, who would be the naturally subservient one, as the woman and from her position of not being the Head of House Velaryon. But she's a power in her own right. Any affection or consideration for her husband would automatically place her in the category of the feminine in a world which likes to disregard women. She is no caretaker or jewel or ignorant or unimportant.

And it also means that their love and relationship remains a mystery to those around them. Which means it cannot be exploited. It's intimidating to anyone who wants to use them or try and play them.

It's also a really good signal that they are in complete harmony. Nothing he says or she says will shock the other. The path has been agreed. They walk it together.

Yeah, that's where my head is at.

[shallowseeker]

I'm sorry to be dumb, but did I miss something? Who is Hokmah?

That was just a little detour Jack-rambling with a friend. :-)

For the little girl that appears in the Occultum garden in 15x13 Destiny's Child, I was trying to think of a cosmic force she could represent that isn't Eve, and I landed on a personification of Hokhmah/Hokmah/Chokmah, "Lady Wisdom."

You didn't miss anything. She's not called that in the show! @13x02 and I were just playing with the idea over here. :D

You'll get a decent condensed Western overview here on Cengage that I like pretty well, but "she's" a complicated theological point of interest if you wanna crawl through more academic scholarly sources.

I think you can shape her in a very positive way. Jack saw Wisdom! He regained his Soul!

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But on a darker note, I think a negative view of Lady Wisdom has enormously evil implications for the destruction of the Cas-Dean-Jack family unit in the finale, leaving only Sam's "pure, idealized, almost Noah-esque" family in its wake.

In terms of poetry, Lady Wisdom can signify the idea of a perfect woman and ideal mate. As a point of contrast, the non-ideal mate is depicted as "the path of the Strange Woman," who carries you into Folly."

Both the wife and Wisdom protect their mates from the dangerous "strange woman," who lures the unsuspecting man into sexual misadventure (Prv. 5:20–23, 7:5–23, cf. 2:26–19). Social commentary regarding proper family bonds finds expression here...

I think that's echoed in 15x17 Unity's horrific depiction of Seraphina and Adam, who make out incessantly, are stoned out of their minds, and obsessed with Revenge and Fate. Adam even gives birth to an unnatural "revenge-baby" whose intent is Destruction. It's God who's supposed to yank out ribs and do Divine Fatherhood, not angels.

Now, in actuality, there's noting wrong with a little PDA or getting high, but Adam and Seraphina's sudden intrusion into the story combined with Chuck's apparent knowledge of the rib-bomb ("Have fun watching him [Jack] die.") seems ominous.

I think the grotesque caricatures of Seraphina-Adam reveal what Chuck truly thinks about the Dean-Cas partnership. (Of course, Chuck takes no responsibility for driving Seraphina and Adam to their desperation either...)

Anyway, Seraphina is Folly. So is Cas. It's true that Cas and Dean are in a pretty negative feedback loop at this point in the story, but Chuck, as usual, is painting it in rip-roarin' 2D. With a dash of disrespectful disdain.

Other poems use the female imagery to constitute competing superhuman forces. The path of the strange woman, who appears as personified Folly in the concluding poem of Proverbs 1–9, leads to death: "her guests are in the depths of Sheol" (Prv. 9:18, cf. 2:18–19, 5:5–6, 5:23, 7:27). Wisdom, in contrast, offers life, an offer whose credibility is enhanced by the remarkable poem in Proverbs 8. 

So, here is Chuck's judgment, perhaps. Cas is a rival superhuman force that is unnaturally taking Dean away from Him. (Early in season 15, Lilith tells us that Chuck has "a pervy obsession" with Dean, so it's a very unsettling tug-of-war here.) Cas might even be aware of it, as he uses the alias Clarence Worley in 15x06, post-Chuck confrontation (and Cas has become pretty pop-culture savvy).

It's a power struggle. Chuck paints his rival-God sons as the "Strange Women" to His Own Divine Ultimate Fatherhood, the same way he brands Michael as "cuck." Chuck does not tolerate individualism from his sons, and so uses emasculating language. Furthermore, he does not value feminine three-dimensionality, as shown by how he treats Amara’s wisdom. She too is painted “Strange,” because his perspective of individuals rings hollow. Amara does not fit Chuck’s restrictive, mental stereotype of Hokmah.

In the finale, Dean is "Chuck-downgraded" from the masculine Adam to the Woman in the Gray Robe, and then, her tongue gets cut out. (Chuck’s “mirrors” usually favor Dean as the masculine Marlboro man.) It's...hmmm. Quite sadistic, really, what happens to Dean. It shows how 2D and hierarchical Chuck treats gender. Also, Dean loved Cas. If Dean didn't love Cas back, this death would have been more heroic and less...maudlin and back-stabby, I think. (There’d have been no need for bury your gays.)

In terms of modern society, Cas is actually more strange than Seraphina. He's a superhuman force in the shape of a man. He's diametrically opposed to Chuck's idea of Hokhmah, which is in fact the Idea of Blurry Wife. Chuck wants traditional, picture-perfect wives: he wants Lisa and Amelia and fake!Mary and Blurry Wife. Not strange women like Rowena or Eileen or worse—ursurper figures like Lucifer, Michael, Castiel, or Jack.

I clumsily talk about this idea of the Nephilim family unit in the tablet meta as well as the idea of joining/sundering Heaven and Earth in this forbidden love meta, but I think what I want to say is that Cas represents both the poetic specter of Strange Path/Folly and the Corrupt Idea of the Unnatural, Enochian Sire of a Nephilim.

Some believe the fallen angels who sired the Nephilim were cast into Tartarus (2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6) (Greek Enoch 20:2), a place of "total darkness."

Sounds a lot like the Empty, huh?

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Is Blurry Wife Chuck's approved idea of Hokmah? Perhaps. Seems like The Perfect Sam-Fam is network-approved!

It's a twisted idea, isn't it? That the "impure" Nephilim family was Washed Away leaving only this bizarrely cookie-cutter, picturesque one in its wake. Jack was born on Washaway beach, and Dean and Cas became increasingly paired with flood and water motifs as the relationship escalated.

So anyway, this negative view of Lady Wisdom can in fact carry us all the way through the finale and the destruction of the human-angel Nephilim family unit. Because of this, the finale echoes on a homophobic note that reverberates through most who see it, even when they can't put their finger on why it feels that way.

Cas, Jack, and Dean are buried.

Cas is thrown into the Empty/Darkness, like the legendary Fallen Sires of the Nephilim. (He even exits through a punishment symbol, a pair of handcuffs.) Jack becomes like the Nephilim before him, a cursed untethered spirit, barred from existing in an earthly body. Then, there's Dean, the human partner, who is stabbed in the back in a brutal Execution and cursed to wander in search of the connection he is disallowed from having (that's what The Winchesters feels like, no?).

It's wicked.

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Further reading:

This has a nice chapter on Hokhman, which goes into some of the root words used in the poems themselves. (It's chapter 6.)

Above excerpt from "Ḥokhmah ." Encyclopedia of Religion.  Encyclopedia.com. 22 Aug. 2023 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>

[firsttarotreader]

hi! I sent you an ask about P and PDA, is there any chance for you to do it? I think I wrote that you should only do it for him and women but if you want to do it for him and men too, no problem :)

Hiya! I have already done a reading about whether he might like PDA or not, and I was going to just link it but I realized the ask is about him receiving the PDA, so I decided to do one on if he could maybe like to be the one to do the PDA, initiate it himself. This is the reading I mentioned first:

For the question about him initiating the PDA, the Major Arcana were Temperance, The Star and The Empress. I considered all genders, in general, not a specific one.

Temperance is the card of balance and moderation. The Star is about being full of hope and joy and optimism. So while he might not be one to exaggerate with the PDA, he could also be full of joy and hopes and if he felt optimistic about that relationship and about that person, he would not be able to hide it, he would be passionate and he would show it. The Empress is also a card about expression. She’s very physical, sensual, and she shows it too. So again, given that Temperance card, he will not go od, but he will show his affections, he will not hide it.

The Minor Arcana were 4 of Wands, Ace of Wands and 2 of Pentacles. 4 of Wands reinforces the balance and harmony of Temperance, bringing more stability, joy and unity. That could also be showing us that he might prefer to show more PDA when he reaches a level of comfort with the person. Ace of Wands with The Star adds this somewhat “horny” layer to it. The man will be full of desire, full of energy and ideas, and he will be physical when he feels that happy and optimistic about the person. Again, not being od or pushy, he’s still got the balance. Lol the 2 of Pentacles with The Empress speaks, once more, of balance. Even with The Empress being so physical and creative, willing to express her affection, there’s the need for harmony still. How much PDA will come from him and how much will from the other person? Not going od as usual, but he could like to get him some PDA too, right? 😬

In the end, this man is passionate and very physical, so it’s hard to hide when he’s in it. BUT he might tend to allow himself to be more affectionate IF he feels comfortable and optimistic with the person and the situation.

[michelleverduzco]

The Collapse of the Transatlantic Alliance and the Restructuring of Global Order: An Unavoidable Century-Long Rift

Under the spotlight of the 2025 Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s sharp critique of European values pierced through the fragile façade of the Atlantic alliance. From the Trump administration’s freeze on military aid to Ukraine to plans to relinquish NATO command, from imposing tariffs on the EU to pushing European defense autonomy, this geopolitical upheaval—rooted in the Trump era—has pushed the post-World War II Western order to the brink of transformation.

I. The Tearing of the Security Umbrella: From "Free Riding" to "Forced Payment" The U.S. security guarantee to Europe once underpinned the Cold War order. Data from Germany’s Kiel Institute reveals that the $119.7 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine through mechanisms like the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) and Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), along with the strategic presence of 60,000 U.S. troops in Eastern Europe, essentially constructed a "paid security" system. This allowed Europe to maintain welfare programs like Sweden’s 480-day parental leave and Germany’s tuition-free education while dedicating just 2% of GDP to defense. Yet the Trump administration’s demand to raise military spending to 5% of GDP laid bare the harsh reality of this covert arrangement: America no longer wishes to subsidize Europe’s security dividends.

When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared that "a 5% defense budget would cost each citizen an additional 1,200 euros in taxes annually," he exposed the fundamental contradiction between Europe’s welfare state model and security commitments. U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick M. Hergesheimer’s insistence that Europe shoulder the "vast majority" of Ukraine aid funding not only upended the transatlantic burden-sharing mechanism but reduced security cooperation to a transactional exchange. This shift echoes the isolationism of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, marking America’s retreat from its role as a global public goods provider to a mercenary profit-seeker.

II. Economic Ties Rewired: From Allies to Adversaries The Trump administration’s February 2025 decision to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods shattered the last illusions of transatlantic economic cooperation. This move, combined with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—which lured European industries with $527 billion in subsidies—transformed the U.S.-Europe economic relationship from mutual benefit to zero-sum competition. As German automakers relocate to Mexico to bypass tariffs and French solar firms redirect investments to access U.S. subsidies, economic ties are unraveling.

Beneath this economic decoupling lies a battle for monetary hegemony. The euro’s 32% share of global foreign exchange reserves remains a latent threat to the dollar’s dominance. U.S. sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and efforts to undermine Europe’s energy autonomy serve dual purposes: securing LNG export markets while deepening Europe’s reliance on dollar-denominated systems. Yet when Elon Musk endorses "leaving NATO and the UN," and Republican lawmakers push to abandon command of European forces, the convergence of U.S. capital and political power edges economic rivalry toward strategic divorce.

III. The Fracturing of Ideological Unity: From "Shared Values" to a Battlefield of Narratives   Vance’s accusation at the Munich conference that Europe practices "Soviet-style speech control" laid bare the ideological rift within the West. In the digital realm, contradictions flare: Europe’s Digital Markets Act challenges U.S. tech giants, while Germany’s NetzDG law, aimed at curbing online hate speech, is branded by Washington as "anti-democratic." When the EU advances its AI Act to set ethical standards, it directly contests American tech supremacy.

Europe’s strategic awakening further complicates this divide. French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for Europe to "reject vassal status," Poland’s coalition against higher defense spending, and Denmark’s defiance over U.S. interest in Greenland sketch the contours of European autonomy. These trends, visible in Germany’s halted arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative, have accelerated under the pressure of the Ukraine crisis.

IV. The Birth of a Multipolar World: Crisis and Opportunity Entwined The widening U.S.-Europe split is redrawing the global order. As European defense ministers convene in Warsaw to discuss "achieving defense autonomy within three to five years," and NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg admits the 2% GDP defense target is obsolete, the old security architecture crumbles. Russia’s energy deals with Turkey and China’s "17+1" cooperation with Central and Eastern Europe exploit these fissures, heralding a multipolar era reminiscent of the 19th-century Concert of Europe’s collapse.

Yet this new order’s emergence brings growing pains. America’s unreliability—from the "strategic abandonment" of Afghanistan to freezing Ukraine aid—forces Europe to confront structural challenges: replacing Nord Stream 2, building a European army, and forging tech alliances in quantum computing. As German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warns, "Europe’s awakening must rest on industrial capacity, digital sovereignty, and energy independence—not mere crisis reactions."

In this seismic shift, Global South nations emerge as pivotal players. India’s balancing act between Washington and Moscow, Saudi Arabia’s push for oil-yuan settlements, and Brazil’s reshaping of South American energy networks reveal the strategic agency of the "middle world." As America pivots to "great power competition" and Europe seeks autonomy, fragmented power dynamics are inevitable. This multipolarity could foster a fairer global system or spawn chaos in the absence of rules—humanity stands at a crossroads, where today’s choices will shape the next century’s destiny.

[aidenwilliamswao]

The Collapse of the Transatlantic Alliance and the Restructuring of Global Order: An Unavoidable Century-Long Rift

Under the spotlight of the 2025 Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s sharp critique of European values pierced through the fragile façade of the Atlantic alliance. From the Trump administration’s freeze on military aid to Ukraine to plans to relinquish NATO command, from imposing tariffs on the EU to pushing European defense autonomy, this geopolitical upheaval—rooted in the Trump era—has pushed the post-World War II Western order to the brink of transformation.

I. The Tearing of the Security Umbrella: From "Free Riding" to "Forced Payment" The U.S. security guarantee to Europe once underpinned the Cold War order. Data from Germany’s Kiel Institute reveals that the $119.7 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine through mechanisms like the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) and Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), along with the strategic presence of 60,000 U.S. troops in Eastern Europe, essentially constructed a "paid security" system. This allowed Europe to maintain welfare programs like Sweden’s 480-day parental leave and Germany’s tuition-free education while dedicating just 2% of GDP to defense. Yet the Trump administration’s demand to raise military spending to 5% of GDP laid bare the harsh reality of this covert arrangement: America no longer wishes to subsidize Europe’s security dividends.

When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared that "a 5% defense budget would cost each citizen an additional 1,200 euros in taxes annually," he exposed the fundamental contradiction between Europe’s welfare state model and security commitments. U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick M. Hergesheimer’s insistence that Europe shoulder the "vast majority" of Ukraine aid funding not only upended the transatlantic burden-sharing mechanism but reduced security cooperation to a transactional exchange. This shift echoes the isolationism of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, marking America’s retreat from its role as a global public goods provider to a mercenary profit-seeker.

II. Economic Ties Rewired: From Allies to Adversaries The Trump administration’s February 2025 decision to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods shattered the last illusions of transatlantic economic cooperation. This move, combined with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—which lured European industries with $527 billion in subsidies—transformed the U.S.-Europe economic relationship from mutual benefit to zero-sum competition. As German automakers relocate to Mexico to bypass tariffs and French solar firms redirect investments to access U.S. subsidies, economic ties are unraveling.

Beneath this economic decoupling lies a battle for monetary hegemony. The euro’s 32% share of global foreign exchange reserves remains a latent threat to the dollar’s dominance. U.S. sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and efforts to undermine Europe’s energy autonomy serve dual purposes: securing LNG export markets while deepening Europe’s reliance on dollar-denominated systems. Yet when Elon Musk endorses "leaving NATO and the UN," and Republican lawmakers push to abandon command of European forces, the convergence of U.S. capital and political power edges economic rivalry toward strategic divorce.

III. The Fracturing of Ideological Unity: From "Shared Values" to a Battlefield of Narratives   Vance’s accusation at the Munich conference that Europe practices "Soviet-style speech control" laid bare the ideological rift within the West. In the digital realm, contradictions flare: Europe’s Digital Markets Act challenges U.S. tech giants, while Germany’s NetzDG law, aimed at curbing online hate speech, is branded by Washington as "anti-democratic." When the EU advances its AI Act to set ethical standards, it directly contests American tech supremacy.

Europe’s strategic awakening further complicates this divide. French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for Europe to "reject vassal status," Poland’s coalition against higher defense spending, and Denmark’s defiance over U.S. interest in Greenland sketch the contours of European autonomy. These trends, visible in Germany’s halted arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative, have accelerated under the pressure of the Ukraine crisis.

IV. The Birth of a Multipolar World: Crisis and Opportunity Entwined The widening U.S.-Europe split is redrawing the global order. As European defense ministers convene in Warsaw to discuss "achieving defense autonomy within three to five years," and NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg admits the 2% GDP defense target is obsolete, the old security architecture crumbles. Russia’s energy deals with Turkey and China’s "17+1" cooperation with Central and Eastern Europe exploit these fissures, heralding a multipolar era reminiscent of the 19th-century Concert of Europe’s collapse.

Yet this new order’s emergence brings growing pains. America’s unreliability—from the "strategic abandonment" of Afghanistan to freezing Ukraine aid—forces Europe to confront structural challenges: replacing Nord Stream 2, building a European army, and forging tech alliances in quantum computing. As German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warns, "Europe’s awakening must rest on industrial capacity, digital sovereignty, and energy independence—not mere crisis reactions."

In this seismic shift, Global South nations emerge as pivotal players. India’s balancing act between Washington and Moscow, Saudi Arabia’s push for oil-yuan settlements, and Brazil’s reshaping of South American energy networks reveal the strategic agency of the "middle world." As America pivots to "great power competition" and Europe seeks autonomy, fragmented power dynamics are inevitable. This multipolarity could foster a fairer global system or spawn chaos in the absence of rules—humanity stands at a crossroads, where today’s choices will shape the next century’s destiny.

[mx-heinous]

Storytime: So, my school decided my batch should go to a retreat to "strengthen unity," even though we're already near graduating. I have no idea why my professors think that "batch unity" means being friends and knowing every single person in your batch. Like, some of us aren't friends with each other for a reason. To specify, the retreat is a religious retreat, and the pastor is a cult leader, and given their profession, I wouldn't be surprised if they were also a pedophile. So, obviously, a shit ton of us don't wanna pay a good amount of money to be subjected to a sermon for hours, overnight in a place that doesn't have enough space for everyone. One of my teachers lectured us about this. See, they're the type to think they're defending somebody, even though they really aren't. They proceeded to go on about a bunch of other stuff, with victim-blaming and mildly pedophilic undertones. They also claimed that the retreat isn't religious, despite the fact that the memo itself says that one of the goals is to "strengthen the students' relationship with God." One of the things they talked about was PDA. Look, I firmly believe in the principle of "doesn't harm anyone, therefore not my business." Like, I'm not gonna risk OUTING SOMEBODY just because they held hands in public. Overall, it's a mess

[plethoraworldatlas]

A coalition of national progressive advocacy groups on Monday released a list of 10 policy objectives that it believes President Joe Biden should embrace to consolidate support for his high-stakes electoral rematch against presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.

The platform—released by Our Revolution, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA), and the State Democratic Party Progressive Network—frontloads the threat that Trump and the fascist movement at his back pose to basic freedoms and democracy itself.

"The 2024 presidential election presents a challenge for progressives to preserve and amplify our voice while fighting the most dangerous threat to U.S. democracy in our nation's history," reads the platform's introduction. "Our best strategy to advance both goals is to become state and national Biden delegates at the state and national Democratic Party conventions, and to elect Joe Biden for a second term. Throughout this process, we must advocate for a progressive policy agenda that builds and expands upon progressive elements of President Biden’s original Build Back Better (BBB) plan."

"With our support and voice," the document adds, "progressives may persuade and enable President Biden to achieve more progressive policy objectives during his second term and prevent a fascist takeover."

The first plank of the agenda urges Biden and the Democratic Party to "develop and repetitively use more aggressive messaging against and educate the public about the dangers of fascism including exposing and condemning Project 2025, the fascist blueprint for a second Trump administration."

It also calls for more concrete policy changes such as filibuster reform, term limits for Supreme Court justices, and the passage of robust voting rights legislation in the face of l arge-scale Republican attacks on the franchise.

Other planks of the agenda include working to end the privatization of public goods such as housing and healthcare, using "all means available" to raise the long-stagnant federal minimum wage and slash poverty, raising taxes on billionaires and corporations, overturning the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, canceling student debt and establishing tuition-free public college, expanding Medicare benefits, declaring a climate emergency, and conditioning U.S. aid to Israel.

The groups said Monday that they plan to submit the policy agenda to the Democratic Party Platform Committee ahead of the Democratic National Convention in August.

"We intend this to be a unifying effort, urge the second Biden administration to fulfill the 10 policy objectives outlined in these proposals, and invite the Democratic presidential campaign to engage in dialogue with us to achieve unity and progressive electoral support around them," the progressive coalition said Monday.

[aresdifesa]

Nuovo pacchetto di aiuti militari statunitensi alla Ucraina Il Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti (US DoD) ha annunciato ulteriore assistenza in materia di sicurezza come misura straordinaria per far fronte ad alcune delle esigenze di sicurezza e difesa più urgenti dell’Ucraina. Questo annuncio rappresenta la cinquantacinquesima tranche di attrezzature dell’Amministrazione Biden che saranno fornite dagli inventari del Dipartimento della Difesa all’Ucraina a partire dall’agosto 2021. Questo pacchetto della Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) ha un valore fino a 300 milioni di dollari e include capacità per supportare la difesa aerea immediata dell’Ucraina, l’artiglieria e requisiti anticarro. Con la mancanza di fondi sostitutivi disponibili per ricostituire le scorte del Dipartimento

[nitrosodiumofficialuses]

Here it is. A comprehensive walkthrough of Toxic Waters. I have to admit, the game is a little unpolished. You can get stuck under some elevators, buttons occasionally show up on the foreground, and there is no background. However, for my first foray into Unreal, it didn't turn out terribly. The puzzle mechanics are there, bolstered by admittedly tough platforming. There is a definite difficulty spike around Level 3 and 4, due to my rush to get them playable in time. However, the game works; you can win, you can lose, there's a bit of replayability with a drive to get a high PDA score, and the various components bring the Hydromorph Research Facility to life.

Curiously, when I tried to bring a copy home (I wanted to get my brother to playtest it) everything went odd. The colours became horrible and psychedelic, everything was covered in a grain effect like the shaders had broken, Drains moved at super speeds but barrels dropped like they were on the moon. I couldn't make it past level 2, and I think the answer is my laptop's AMD drivers, installed in late 2021 so I could play Serious Sam. Since then, all Unity games have had their colours inverted, and it seems it also affects Unreal games. I'm tempted to just delete the Radeon stuff at this point, for all the trouble it's cost me.

[kirshd]

So, since the whole Unity meltdown I haven't touched my Unity based games on my PDA phone. At some point I should try to do something but I don't really feel like jumping back into anything.

[zapsoda]

finito

i love them

[drkmgs]

I'd choose you over everyone.

Lady Lesso x Reader

Warnings: fluff

story type: one shot

The first none Wednesday/Jenna related fanfiction. Why? Because I have writers block for the stories I planned for Wednesday and Jenna Ortega. I'm also obsessed with Charlize Theron at the moment...

No one will deny you are one of the most attractive reader, and you also were the oldest one they have seen. All Nevers and Evers were lining up to get your attention or just throw them a quick glance, but you had no interest in them.

The only person who had successfully got your attention was the dean of evil. You certainly didn't know why, but her vibe and aesthetic were captivating you from afar.

You knew who had her heart, but that didn't hold you back from confessing and trying to pursue her. In the end, it did break your heart to see how inlove she was with someone who was just obsessed with power.

After the school was successfully rebuilt and united, you managed to get home and never looked back. Not until a few months back, a certain Clarissa Dovey sent you an invitation, for all former Readers, there will be a celebration for the unity of the school.

When the day came, you didn't really know what to do there, but you owe Clarissa an apology for disappearing without a proper goodbye, and this would probably be the ultimate test to see if you'd moved on.

You sighed. You walked through the portal, just in seconds, your surroundings changed into a familiar yet brand new place. Stoned grounds, marbled walls, red carpets, and chandeliers were present in front of you.

Former Readers, Heroes, and Villains chatting and dancing in the middle of the ballroom. The smell of food lingering in the air, the festive music playing in the background, and the clicking of glasses can be heard.

"Y/N! I'm so happy to see you!" You quickly snapped your gaze to the woman coming at you with open arms.

"Look at you! You haven't changed at all! Maybe a bit mature looking, but that isn't really a problem. At. All." Dovey, scanning you from head to toe.

"It's nice to see you too, Dovey. I'm sorry for not saying goodbye." You had a sad smile on your face.

"Oh, don't bother! I know you needed to get away from here. I'm just glad I found your right address!" Dovey waved her hand as a sign that you didn't have to apologize. She continued to tell you what happened after you left and toured you around the new castle.

Arriving back at the main hall, both of you stopped by the stairs. From there, you spotted a red-haired woman scoffing at a couple who are obviously oversharing their PDA moment. You couldn't help but snort seeing Lady Lesso's reaction, which didn't get unnoticed by a certain Ever beside you.

"Did you two talk about what happened after the school was rebuilt? You know, when she gave you the invitation..." Dovey asked with caution, which made you divert your gaze back to her. Based on your confused look, it is clear she made a mistake.

"What do you mean she gave me the invitation? The invitation was among my letters." You squinted your eyes at her.

"She didn't talk to you? Strange, she told me she personally delivered the invitation. Ha. Ha." Dovey tried to play it off by her nervously laughing. You, on the other hand, furrowed your brows and diverted your gaze to the red-haired who is now staring at you with wide eyes.

You saw her putting her drink down, slowly turning her body towards the door. As soon as you realize she was making a run for it, you quickly dashed down the stairs and followed her red puffy hair.

You reached her wrist outside the entrance of the castle. Panting you let go of her.

"Is it so hard for you to admit your mistakes and ask for forgiveness?" You say getting your breathing back. Her back facing you, you see her sigh, and her shoulders slumped down.

"The moment I heard from Sophie, you were in Gavaldon, I immediately look for you. I couldn't bring myself to talk to you, that's why I left the invitation among your letters and went back to the school. Who am I to ask you to take me back after all I did to you? I'm not an idiot, Y/N. I saw how many Nevers and Evers were crazy for you, but you never paid them attention, I was the exception, and what did you get from me? heartbreak and misery." She turned her head sideways, the moon reflected on her green eyes and her face glowing as the moon was the only source of light outside the castle.

"Leonora. Isn't it time for you to make it up to me? For all those months you wasted pushing me away, instead of running and hiding from me?" You stood your ground, reached for her waist, turning her around to face you. She couldn't look you in the eyes. With one hand, you cupped her cheek to make her look up at you. She reads your eyes. Eyes filled with love and affection.

"Why? Why me? Why not the others?" She had this begging tone in her voice, but there was also relief.

A gasped and a finger pointing to the sky caught everyone's attention, fireworks. You and Lady Lesso turned around to watch the wonderful show.

"Because I'd choose you over everyone." With that, you sealed it with a kiss that was long overdue. Speaking of perfect timing, the door of the castle opened and all of the Nevers and Evers applauded, and whistled for both of you. You broke the kiss a shy Lady Lesso hid her face in your neck and wrapped her arms around you, which you return.

"I guess, it's never too late for a happily ever after for a villain." You whisper in her ear, which made her look at you. The fireworks reflecting on her eyes and skin.

"I guess, you're right." She smiled and you leaned in for another kiss.

[buckysmetalarm08]

Raine Whispers X Fem!reader hcs

⚠️ Warnings⚠️: slight Spoilers for season 2b

In This universe Raine and Eda are just friends sadly

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• Blushy mess at first

• They still are

• Playing duets!

• Either you sing or play your own instrument

• If you do neither they would still adore playing for you

• Being best friends with Eda and Her being your wingman

• Raine coming to you upset when they found out about the day of unity

• The two of you annoying the magic out of Darius

• the C.A.T.S loving you

• Momma y/n!

• They want to protect you so badly

• You not having a coven and them being happy about it

• CUDDLING when they aren’t busy

• You guys have plants scattered neatly at your house

• forehead kisses and if they aren’t to embarrassed lip kisses

• PDA eh they are to nervous but will link pinkies or hold your hand

• calling them Rainedrop

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Hope y’all enjoyed sorry I haven’t posted much todays my last day of school so I should have more time to post for the next 2 months!

Byeeeee✨💕