#YOU'RE DATING CHAD MATE

[grmppy]

the fact that gordon has such a main character arc but his very much like : leave me alone. is hilarious.

[onestormeynight]

The Twins Go Out

Nellie, despite all the odds, had made a friend that was not related to her. She shared a poetry class with a girl named Fatima who shared a love of Poe with her. Not a shallow love like her class mates who could only quote the Raven or Annabelle Lee, but a real fan.

"No, he's for sure the Grandfather of emo," Fatima said. "And Gerard Way is the Father of emo. That's the hierarchy."

"I couldn't agree more," Nellie said. "Sad and scared voices are valid, too. Even if people want us to stay quiet." She screwed up her face and went into a mocking falsetto. "Why don't you write something happy for once?"

Fatima rolled her eyes. "Ugh. Because not all of us are happy, Chad. Sorry not sorry that I make you uncomfortable."

"Honestly, we should make them more uncomfortable. They underestimate our powers."

"I can make any conversation weird if you give me enough time."

"Are you sure you're not my twin?"

At the top of the lighthouse, Ida had snuck away with Pierce for a quiet moment. They were still in high school, still focused on getting great careers out of high school, ambitions high. Nothing could get in the way.

But, every once in a blue moon, they indulged in their horomones.

"Have I ever told you how much I like your hair?" Ida said. "It's really cool."

"Cool, huh?"

"Quite."

"Is that the best you got?"

Ida held his gaze for a moment before looking at every inch of him, ferocious jawline to his winter boots and back. She did it slow, savoring the way his breath caught a little with her change in demeanor. When she met his eyes again, his cheeks were pink.

"I know you're thirsty," she whispered. "And, one day, I'm going to more than quench that thirst; I'm going to drown you in me."

Pierce was left speechless. Ida winked at him and then ran down the stairs, her confidence fading.

What in the hell was that, Ida?! That was downright filthy...

"No you didn't," Nellie whispered. "You did not say that."

"I did."

"I....how are you going to look at him again?"

"I am simply going to pretend I didn't say it. Didn't happen."

"But it did. You said you were going to drown him with your..."

"Gahh, Grumpy, please, I can't bear to hear it out loud again."

"YOU'RE THE ONE THAT SAID IT!"

Ida frantically shushed her laughing sister.

"I do like him, though," Ida finally said.

"Clearly. Just date him."

Ida shook her head. "No. I don't want to be distracted. I think about Grandma and what she could have done if she hadn't had Mom as a teen."

"She still did a lot, Ida."

"But think of what she could have done."

"Dating doesn't mean copulation, you know. You could just not do that part."

"Not until I get the job I want. Then..."

"You're going to climb him like a sequoia tree?"

"I'll tap that tree until it's dry, honestly."

"YOU ARE SO GROSS!"

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[changingplumbob]

Foster Household: Chapter 9, Part 4

Carson can hear the music before he gets in the building. It may be freezing cold but as he steps inside the heat from students bustling about and dancing has warmed the place up. First port of call, the voting booth. He doesn’t recognise most of the names on the ballot, they’re probably the older students, but he does an obligatory tick for the ones he’s seen the most posters for. Turning around he searches for Onyx and finds them standing on the edge of the dancefloor.

Carson: Hey

Onyx: *pulls funny face* This is boring. Why are we here again?

Carson: blah blah important teen milestones blah blah

Onyx: Hmm, so how’d your appointment go? Feeling less... compulsive?

Carson: Not yet, it’ll take time I guess

Onyx: Did you talk to him about... you know? Wait was it even a him in the end?

Carson: It was a him called Chad

Onyx: Chad? A Chad that's a counsellor?

Carson: He looked like he’d taken a break from surfing to be there, but he was a pretty good listener

Onyx: Did he help with dating issues

Carson: Basically he was like, you’re young, don’t be stressing about woohoo right now, ask her out if you want. But he mentioned something called being asexual that I might look into

Onyx: Not to cut you short mate but Ariadne is heading your way

Carson: Very funny

Onyx: I’m serious, she's been glancing over at you and now she's walking

Carson: Wait- where are you going

Onyx: To see if Zharfira wants a dance, you got this

Onyx said a quick hi to Ariadne but sped off leaving Carson alone to talk to her.

Ariadne: Imagine seeing you here

Carson: *laughs* I’m sorry about jetting off this afternoon but I had scouts and the ferry can be a hassle

Ariadne: Oh? How long have you been a scout

Carson: Since I started school. My older sister Keira did it and it looked like fun so I gave it a go. I’m actually a Llamacorn scout, I’ve earned every badge there is to get

Ariadne: Very impressive. Do you want to grab a seat? It’s a bit loud just here

Carson nodded but he really wanted to say he’d love to.

The pair sat down and watched some of the other students dancing. William and Darwin were trying to master the robot while Onyx had managed to pull Zharfira on to the dance floor.

Carson: You look really nice Ariadne

Ariadne: Aww, thanks. Alexander wanted me to have a simple dress and save for senior prom but James let me go for the sparkly one. He says you only live once

Carson: Definitely the right choice

Ariadne: So I imagine it takes a lot of work to get to be a... what was it again? Llama scout

Carson: Ah, Llamacorn

Ariadne: What is a Llamacorn

Carson: Honestly, not certain. I imagine it to be a llama with a unicorn horn

Ariadne giggled and Carson felt himself get more confident.

Carson: Uh, I might grab a bite to eat, do you want anything?

Ariadne: Thanks but I’m okay, if I eat I’ll just spill it on my dress

Carson went to the buffet and looked over the offerings. The meat options looked dodgy, they were probably not stored at the proper temperature. No, no, they were food poisoning waiting to happen. But a desert? Surely a fruit tart would be safe. Turning back to the tables he noticed an unwelcome sim had moved near Ariadne and was talking to her. Squaring his shoulders, he returned.

Artemisia: If you wanted I could show- oh, Carson

Carson: Hi Artemisia. Would you like to join us

Artemisia: *scoffs* You're not here together. Ariadne you could do so much better than four eyes. Not leagues better but better

Carson: Aww, are my see through frames not fooling you? How sad

Artemisia: Ugh, why do you have to be so calm? It takes all the fun out of it

Carson: I’ve been dealing with your snark since we were toddlers, I can survive it

Ariadne: *surprised* You two go that far back?

Artemisia: We’re not friends but our siblings are so yeah, we know each other. Knew Carson here when he first begun to poop himself

Carson: You’re not my friend? I might cry

Artemisia: Shut up. You look like a marshmallow in that suit, pink and round. Haven’t you ever heard of exercise? Tell me you don't find him attractive Ariadne. I'd give him a 2 at most

Carson wanted to get back to flirting but Artemisia seemed content to stay and have Ariadne’s attention. It didn’t help that alongside her looks she could turn the charm on when it suited her. He didn’t think Artemisia really liked Ariadne, most likely she just wanted to annoy him. Eventually distraction arrived.

Roger: You ready for that dance Ariadne

Ariadne: *smiling* I’d love to

Carson felt his heart sink, why couldn’t he have offered first. He disliked dancing but the chance to hold her hand... But like normal Roger and Artemisia couldn’t be in talking distance without an argument occurring, and began to bicker over outfits before Ariadne could stand up.

As the bickering continued Carson took the opportunity to talk to Ariadne again. He may not get much more time tonight.

Carson: So, I mean, if you enjoyed the sun and sand today you could always stop by my house tomorrow? I live within walking distance of a ton of beaches and it could help you get some warm in before the school week

Ariadne: I-

Roger: You’re a piece of trash Artemisia!

Artemisia: Projecting again are we Roger?

Roger predictably stormed off and Ariadne got up to go after him, speaking over her shoulder.

Ariadne: Friend me on social bunny and I’ll let you know what my day is like

Artemisia: I will

Carson: She wasn’t talking to you

Artemisia: Keep telling yourself that, we know no one would choose you when I'm around

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[eightyonekilograms]

My hot take is that the purported rise in sexlessness among young men could easily be solved by raising boys for marriage and then pawning them off to the highest bidder as soon as possible, the way we used to do with girls (and still do in some cultures). Okay, I'm obviously not serious as that'd be ethically abhorrent, but if you buy the manosphere line that women can afford to only fuck Chad if given the option because men are just that sexually opportunistic, then boys would have no reason to complain about this arrangement.

I know you're not being serious, but this is as good a time as any to give my opinion on the general phenomenon of "coercive suggestions on fixing mating". With so many complaints about sex/dating markets, the discourse has seen a rise in the number/volume of "illiberal/post-liberal" suggestions on how to fix dating/sex/marriage. Here I don't mean "illiberal" in the sense of electoral politics (although certainly a bunch of the people making these suggestions also have illiberal politics), but in the linguistic sense of "hmm, focusing on individual freedom as the value to be maximized, and the self-actualized person as the fundamental unit of society, seems to have a produced a global outcome that makes everybody miserable. We should instead move to a system that requires more coordination/coercion." Obviously this exists on a spectrum of soft (more people should try matchmaking services, we should try to move culture away from treating marriage as a life capstone, etc.) to hard (I'm sure I don't need to provide examples if you're remotely plugged into this discourse).

And my response, as it is with most post-liberal speculation, is, yeah, that all sounds nice on paper, but

when the rubber has to meet the road and cash out to concrete policy suggestions, what are you going to do when people don't go along. Some equilibria, such as "we are where we are now but a lot more people voluntarily use matchmaking services" are stable against defection, but others, including a lot of the "how to fix dating markets" suggestions by the more ornery commenters out there, are not. What coordination and/or coercion mechanisms do you propose, are you really ready to inflict them on the unwilling, and do you have the cultural or political muscle to back it up if a sufficient mass of people start pushing back that your plan no longer works.

you are attributing to cultural changes sociological phenomena which are mostly material in origin (and the remaining ones which genuinely are cultural are cultural shifts that nobody wants to undo). Your proposed change is not stable against the relentless pressure of material conditions being what they are in a wealthy, post-industrial society.

I know this is all a bit abstract, but if I went to Twitter and started hunting around for specific examples of what I'm talking about, it would just make me angry, so you'll have to live with the generalities for now.

[sunnyie-eve]

10 | In and Out

Series: No Prince Charming

Paring: Harry Hook x Original female character Princess!

Word Count: 1.4k

Warnings: none

| MASTERLIST |

For the past week and a half Bella sneaks over to the Isle to hangout with Gil and Harry getting to know them and they all got close pretty fast. At the moment she was getting ready to head off again but Mal was standing outside her room.

"Nope, you aren't allowed to go over there anymore. Ben, your parents, and I all agreed."

"Excuse me?" Bella laugh, "You four can't do that."

"But we did and we told others to make sure you don't. It's for your own good. I've heard some stuff from some people who still hate us. They hate how you're making yourself at home over there." Mal lies to her because she knew why she was sneaking over there deep down just like Ben did.

"You guys are ridiculous." Bella walks past her to go to the library instead.

Mal makes her way to Ben's room, "I stop Bella from going to the Isle. I told her it's off limits for her now. I made up some lie to say it's dangerous for her."

"Great, it's I just don't want her getting close with Harry. And you said yourself."

"There's many reasons I don't want that to happen and I know how he is so. Plus he's Uma's first mate and Uma spelled you and they kidnapped you." Mal huffs taking a seat.

"I know, I know." He kisses her cheek.

In the library, Bella kept complaining out loud since no one was hardly ever in there except for this time it was Audrey, "Can you please stop complaining?"

"Me? You're still butt hurt Ben chose Mal over you. Get over it you have Chad, who is in love with you." Bella goes to a different aisle.

"You're just as bad for being okay with it. Didn't tell him how wrong it was." Audrey follows her.

"Because I didn't and still don't care for you. You've never been nice to me once since meeting me. And while dating Ben, you were still snobby with me." Bella turns to face her, "So that's why I was happy when Ben got with Mal." Bella smiles leaving going off to the woods just to get away.

Hours pass and Mal and Ben start to get worried about not seeing Bella around. They asked everyone ans no one had any idea where she went. "Evie, do you think she went to the Isle?" Mal asks her.

"Nope, she usually lets me know first."

"So you knew she's alway sneaking off over there?" Mal crosses her arms.

"To go hangout with Dizzy, yes. She goes to over there to help her out with what to expect here and other things. Do you thinks she goes over there for wild adventures?" Evie slightly lies for Bella.

"That's why she goes over there? For Dizzy?"

"Yes, Mal." Evie laughs, "She always comes back to tell me what they did the whole day."

"Oh, so where the heck is she right now?" Mal huffs as Bella walks through Evie's door. "There you are! Where have you been?"

"Out in the woods to read and get away from everyone. Mostly you, Ben, and then Audrey." Bella tells her, "You guys banned me from the Isle and she bugs me about you and Ben. So sorry I wanted some peace." Bella walks past going to the kitchen.

"Give her some space, Mal." Evie pats her back so Mal leaves.

"I can't believe they banned me from the Isle. I promised Dizzy she could do my hair tomorrow and now I can't let her know why I'm not showing up." Bella slams her hands down in the counter.

"Just breathe, B." Evie walks over to rub her shoulders, "Dizzy will understand and the boys probably will too. Also don't worry, I lied saying you only see Dizzy over there. I got your back still." Evie smiles resting her head on Bella's shoulders.

"Have I told you how amazing you are?" Bella makes her laugh.

"Yes, but you can say it again."

"You're amazing, Evie." Bella laughs.

-

Weeks have passed and today was the arrival of the new four VK's coming over. Also Ben was planning to propose to Mal which Bella was happy to have her a sister in law instead. For the proposal, the important people gather around Doug as he played the guy while Ben sang to Mal before getting down on his knee.

"Mal, it's you and me forever. Will you marry me? Will you be my Queen?"

"No!" Audrey shouts making Bella look at her disgusted with her while Mal says yes making everyone cheer.

"Someday, you'll meet your true love." Adam places his hands on Bella's shoulders. "It takes time. Trust me, I know." He tells her.

"I'm fine alone, dad but I know." Bella laughs. When Ben comes down and so dose Mal, Bella goes over to the girls, "Hey, sister." Bella hugs Mal.

"Did you know too?"

"Of course I did." Bella laughs.

"I get another daughter!" Belle hugs Mal.

"I finally get a sister. I think I win." Bella gives Ben a playful dirty look so he hugs her.

"You love me, sis." He makes her laugh till she sees Audrey talking to Mal.

She gets out of his hug going over to them, "You spelled Ben to destroy all of Auradon. Touching story for the grandkids."

"Hate to break it to you, but the moment they arrived Ben had a thing for Mal. It was obvious the way he looked at her. And o could tell because I know my brother well. And after the spell washed away in the enchanted lake he still liked her." Bella glares at Audrey, "As I said, get over it."

"Okay. Let's do this!" Ben shouts out.

"Speaking of kids, we have some kids waiting on us. So... if you'll excuse me. Bee, you can come too. Dizzy would like that." Mal tells her so they leave Audrey. "Thank you for that." Mal adds.

"It's true. Plus I got my sister's back." Bella makes Mal smile as they all get in the limo.

Getting to the Isle to pick up the kids, Dizzy was excited to see Bella again. Leaving though Hades gets halfway through the barrier and Mal turns into a dragon to fight him back. Bella knew there was something since she could tell Mal wasn't putting her all into hurting him.

When they get back home Bella grabs Mal's arm stopping her to talk, "That was your father wasn't it? Mal, you went easy on him. And I know that Amber doesn't drain powers. I read."

Mal pulls her closer, "Only Evie knows and now you do so could you please keep it a secret too?" Mal begs her.

"I mean, yeah. But why not tell Ben?" Bella asks her.

"Because it's Hades and for one he wasn't around much so I'm not close to him." Mal adds.

"I won't tell him." Bella lets her know.

Belle, Adam, Fairy godmother, Ben, Bella and Mal end up getting together for a meeting about Hades because people are in a panic and scared about the risk of another villain out.

"Every time we open the barrier, we're exposed to danger. Maleficent, Uma, Hades." Adam tells the group while Ben gets a notice Maleficent scepter and the queen's crown was stolen.

"Uma." Adam says.

"We don't know that, Dad." Bella tells him, "That wasn't needed for her goal. All she wanted was for other kids to come over for a better life. Did she go the right wat, no. But still."

"When the people hear this, they will never wanna leave their houses. What do we tell them? Mal? What do we do? How do we keep the evil out of Auradon?" Belle speaks up.

Everyone looks at Mal, "I think the there's only... one way to guarantee their safety. And I think that there... can't be anymore going in and out. I think we have to close the barrier... forever." Mal says.

"No, that's bull. You promised those kids they could go see their families. And that means Evie, Carlos, and Jay can't see their parents either. You think just villains are evil? There are plenty of people here that could be evil if they have a good enough reason. Example your ex. I know my vote doesn't mean anything but no." Bella leaves mad about the situation.

When Bella goes over to Evie's place later, she hears Mal talking to Evie about the situation going on and hearing from Evie's words Mal didn't tell her it was her idea.

While Mal walks out she bumps into Bella, "I'm not telling Evie the truth because you will when it's time. You'll  deal with consequences about it." Bella whispers before going into the room.

[undercoveravenger]

Descendants Masterlist

All of my oneshots and longer fics listed alphabetically by character; just click the link to go to the fic! [No longer accepting requests for this fandom]

Soulmate AU Preferences: Soulmate au preferences for the main cast of Descendants.

Ben

Selective Mutism: It's hard to find something to say when you're treated like shit by your own family, but when you find someone worth fighting for, it might finally be enough to get you to stand up to your sister and her crew.

Selective Mutism P2: Ben may have been the best thing to ever happen to you, but he's also kind of a little shit sometimes. Especially at times like these, when he's insisting that you meet your Uncle Triton.

Hearts on Fire: How could you have known that you would be stolen away by a cursed prince on your way home?

Enchanting: When your mom is the woman who cursed the Beast, it's kind of hard to have the guts to ask out his son.

Home Safe: After Audrey cursed the kingdom, you had been worried you wouldn't see your boyfriend again. You should've known better; Ben would find his way back to you safely no matter what it took.

Black Knight: First and foremost, a knight’s duty is to his kingdom

Meeting the Parents: Ben’s anxiety has been building as the time came to introduce his parents to his new boyfriend, though it seems like he shouldn’t have been worried after all.

Pumpkin Spice and All Things Nice: Who'd have guessed that you'd get a date with the king of Auradon in your local coffee shop.

Carlos DeVil

Dog Days: Carlos' birthday is coming up and the two of you are doing something special for it.

Puppy Love: (WIP FIC) Carlos was new to the whole "Prep school" thing, but he was ready to give it a shot. He was also ready to try getting over his fear of dogs when the school's bad-boy was there to help. He was ready to unravel (M/N)'s mysterious past, but he was not ready to face the wolf that is said to roam the school grounds. And he certainly wasn't ready fall in love.

Chad Charming

Opposites Attract: As the son of a demon, you'd always known that you wouldn't fit in in Auradon. It wasn't expected that Chad would end up sticking up for you, let alone developing a crush. [Part 2: Click Here]

Gil

Under Your Skin: [Creature Week 2020] When Gil was a kid, he used to have a little friend that was a seal. Now that he’s older, he knows that the little seal was actually a selkie.

Big Bad Boyfriend: The time had come, Gil was sure of it. The two of you had been dating for quite a while, and it was time for you to quit acting like such a scaredy-wolf and meet the crew.

The Way to a Man’s Heart: It’s true what they say; the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Luckily you inherited your mother’s cooking skills.

The Best Things Come In Threes: (Gil & Harry poly) You’d been struggling to fit in at Auradon Prep. Luckily your boyfriends are there to make you feel better.

Harry Hook

Not All Treasure: When you've got a ship, you need a crew, and if that crew comes with a hot first mate then all the better, right?

True Love’s Kiss: When your boyfriend is hit with a sleeping curse, it’s up to you to save the day, even if your father doesn’t approve.

The Best Things Come In Threes: (Gil & Harry poly) You’d been struggling to fit in at Auradon Prep. Luckily your boyfriends are there to make you feel better.

Hooked Hands and Cheshire Grins: Harry's first day at Auradon Prep was... surprising to say the least, especially when his tour guide is half-cat. [Part 2: Relationship Headcanons]

Wrong Leveeeeer: Finding your way in the world can be hard for anyone. It can be even harder when you're living on the Isle of the Lost.

Not a Princess: (Headcanons) They say that pirates are the masters of the sea, but what happens when the son of an infamous pirate captain meets a boy with the same control of the ocean that his mother did.

Darlings: After happily dating Harry Hook for as long as you had, it was inevitable that you’d eventually have to meet his family. [LINK TO PART 2]

The Captain's Brother: When Harry finds some guy hanging around his captain, he is not happy about it. How was he supposed to know that he was her brother?

Where You're Meant to Be: As Maleficent's son, it was expected of you to go with your sister to track down Fairy Godmother's wand. At least you finally get to go back to what you left behind.

Hidden Hearts: So what if Harry has some secrets? Everyone on the Isle does. So what if his just so happens to be a boyfriend?

Second Star to the Right: When Harry Hook imagined meeting Peter Pan’s son, he never expected him to be such a flirt, let alone to like him so much. [Link to Part 2]

A Pirate’s Life For Me: [Creature Week 2020] Who’d have thought a siren would be the thing to save Harry from drowning?

Innovator: Harry's boyfriend has locked himself away to work on an invention again, but he's determined to get his attention off of his project and onto him.

Bad Days: Harry knew he’d be there for you on the good days and on the bad ones, and he���d do what he could to make the bad days just a little better.

Hook, Line, and Sinker: (COMPLETED FIC) (M/N) was always held to high expectations by his mother; after all, he was expected to become the King of Arendale one day. However, when Mal flees back to the Isle of the Lost, (M/N) is inspired to do the same. When he arrives on the Isle, he's faced by the brewing turf war between the VKs and Uma's crew. Then he meets the dashing son of a renowned pirate captain, who he can't help but be attracted to. Will (M/N) choose Harry or his kingdom?

Jay

As You Wish: When Jay nabs a magic lamp from Chad, he didn’t think he’d be getting a boyfriend out of it.

Rushing Waves: Graduation usually means saying goodbye, but for the two of you, it was only the beginning.

[krikeymate]

bro... I honestly wish I had a friend as passionate about scream as you are.

I agree to everything u said here about sam and tara and their sibling relationship, I was basically raised as an only child, I do have an older brother who's 25 years older than me and we never lived together I'm 18 and I've gone 8 years without seeing or talking to him at all. We never bonded and have really different point of views about literally everything and I tell everyone I hate him and yet if he pays literally 1% of attention to me I melt, when my mom talks shit about him it stresses me out even though I think the same...I think little siblings are just wired to look up at older siblings yk? And if me and my brother never interacted and I feel like this, I can only imagine how hard tara's heart beats for sam and vice-versa.

also I do believe that Sam sees mindy and chad as her little siblings and loves them so much too... she will protect them of everything, but there's no world where she would prioritize tara's life over the twins lives.

the tara and chad situation is a bit hard for me for the following reasons:

1. everyfuckingone that dates the twins died at this point lol (R.I.P Liv and Anika)

2. I also believe (in my pretty little brain) that their relashionship is platonic, I mean they love eachother I have no doubt about that but chad really is nothing but the safest option for tara, he's not a stranger, the possibilities of him being ghostface are minimum if none, he truly understands what she's been through and he's survived the two attempts against his life...what else could she ask for?

I'm really exited about whatever possibilities scream 7 will bring and hopeful that they will keep sisterhood as a focus.

I'm really sorry for rambling and I apologize for any grammar mistakes i might've made (English is my second langage 🇧🇷)

I truly love your work.

Kudos,

Melzis.

We're mutuals and we've interacted so that makes us friends, sorry no takebacks. I rarely get into things, so when I do, I REALLY get into them.

Damn, that's a helluva age gap! That sounds super tough to deal with. I think it makes sense though, family is still family and you want them to see you, even if you can't stand them. We all want to be seen and acknowledged, and loved. And family is supposed to do that for you.

Sam 100% sees the twins as family, especially after 6. She would do almost anything to protect them, heck even other people, but if she had to choose between Tara and someone else, she would always protect Tara. If she had to choose between herself and Tara, she would choose to save Tara. Tara is like her heart. I also believe that if it came down to it, between all four of them, they would all choose their own sibling over another.

Oh I so agree with that! There was actually more Chad/Tara thoughts that I did write that I cut out! So obviously I put the first part in the other post - in the bedroom scene she sees that Chad is interested, and she sees that he is a safer option than a stranger at a party. Then the next romantic moment isn't until Act 3, whereby... Chad kisses her. She's trying to say something and he initiates. The next moment is after the shrine, Tara kisses Chad. But the thing is... she thought he was dead. It felt like a moment of relief, a 'thank god you're not dead' reaction. Their relationship feels so much like a very platonic 'safe option' thing, at least from Tara's side.

Mate, you - and anyone else reading, hi! - come message me at any time. I love to hear people ramble about things they love.