#buuuuuuuuuuuuuut

[seyaryminamoto]

Hey Seyary, I was just wondering if you'll publish this story after it ends as a proper book. It'd be super cool, even if implausible at best.

Imagine a 6 million word fanfic in paperback. Just think about it for a sec.

I know that 99.99999% it will not happen, but the idea sounds great nonetheless. I'm just saying this as a person who was introduced to Gladiator in September 2023.

Hahaha, damn, I wish that were believably doable xD I think the main issue Gladiator faces is, of course, how closely tied in it is with canon's material. It isn't merely that I use bending or the Avatar or the four nations configuration... a lot of things are directly connected to narrative and story beats from the original show. Filing off the serial numbers is very difficult in a story that is that deeply intertwined with canon.

So... I would love to do this, of course, but there's two possibilities for it: either I manage to file off the serial numbers and craft a whole new setting that is appropriately disconnected from canon, to the point where I can't be attacked for plagiarizing ATLA? Or the very unlikely scenario where somehow Avatar Studios and the sort decide to look around the fandom for other stuff to implement into their fictional world, presumably like the DC or Marvel comics that are official spin-offs, not considered FULLY canon but still were produced by them? That's... kinda my only possibility to more or less work within ATLA and keep Gladiator integral as it is. Otherwise, I'd probably have to spend about 13 more years figuring out how to file off the serial numbers :'D

Soooo... yeah. This would be idyllic! I'd love to do it, but if it can't be done, it's alright too. What matters most to me is that the story exists, that it's out in the world, and that people like you can enjoy the crazy gigantic fanfic that I've been crafting for over a decade <3

[girl-named-matty]

"...and there he was... the cutest guy in potions class."

[teddybeartoji]

btwbtw btw have any of u played hsr/genshin on multiple devices?? have u had any problems with that or no...

[tryinginvaintobreathethefire]

I TAKE BACK EVERYTHING I SAID LIVING IN A SWING STATE IS GREAT

[biomic]

not this time.....

[0fps]

noooooooooooooo jinhsi is so fun 😭😭😭

[nocek]

I'm sorry @bird-feather but I had to :D

Wade had to quietly shoo Jeff the land shark and Spider cat and then carefully scooch up a little in there to give up his win this easily ;P

I decided to let Deadpool have a little win this time ;P

Mostly because I;m easily swayed by new idea of Wade just scooching in a little on a previous drawing.

[marcepanowapani]

Ppl love your art until there is art to be shared, lol.

[feedee-adam]

You ever just draw something and just think "I've hit a new low" ??? bc

woof

[afanwithnoname]

It’s been long enough to post spoiler sketches, right…??

Notes:

-I went into the new chapter thinking Candy apple wouldn’t like the Sugar minions, but I think she’d vibe with Pavlova a bit! At the very least he’s one of the few who would be interested in her ramblings~

~Pavlova Cookie did a love diagnosis on Wildberry Cookie and went on about how he has a stubborn love that Wildberry knows will never be. Most people are saying it’s for Crunchy Chip cookie buuuuuuuuuuuuuut I thinnnnnnnnnnnkkkkkkkkk it mayyyyyy beeeeeeeeee forrrrHollyberryCookiepleasedontsmiteme

-Eternal Sugar is just as elegant touchy and delusional as I thought she’d be, except for the part when she tossed Hollyberry in the chest??? Did not expect that as the ending

In summary I have both Cookies (day 1 havers unite) when is Hollyberry Awakening coming

[evilmenshoe80]

Who is Mika's favorite kid?

Mika loves and cares for all his children equally

..................

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuut he has a special place in his heart for their first babies, abel and seth

[ask-the-rag-dolly]

Deep Inhale Uggghhh, look. Ragatha I r e a l l y don't wanna go all soup box sadie on ya, buuuuuuuuuuuuuut- I really, r e a l l y think you should stop freaking lying all the dam time >:( Because let me tell you lil miss dolly, we can smell your bs all the time and to be frank, its getting rlly embarrassing... This is exactly what Caine meant when he said how its scary that you might not mean or contradict what you say and he'll never know This is going to blow up in your face if you're not careful 😟 - Lavender Anon 🪻

[itsa-me-lily]

Would Simon ever get a pet of his own? I imagine it being unintentional if he does, first because he never wanted pets and then because he already has the pigs

Honestly I don't know about other species. I think, especially while he's going on so many missions, he leaves that to Reader, since she'll be the one handling any extra animals. And I don't know if she would go out of her way to get another type of pet like cats or dogs just because they can pose a risk to the pigs. Plus I picture their military issued home as this rather tiny place. All one floor where the front half of the house is the kitchen and living room and the back half the home office, the bedroom, and then the only bathroom. The military wanted these built fast and cheap.

If they didn't have the piggies? I could see Simon having a stray follow him home and then both Reader and whatever creature giving him the big pleading eyes, or Reader just flat out saying "Fuck you I'm a mother now".

So I know you were rooting for Simon having an emotional support turtle buuuuuuuuuuuuuut I can offer you this instead?

Note; this is part of the Simon & Thimble playlist

Here is the MPS AU masterlist

Simon Riley would not call himself an animal person by any means. Sure he liked them well enough, but he didn't find himself going out of his way for them, and before you and the pigs moved in, he didn't see himself living with any. But did now and well, it was pretty alright.

It was nice that when he came home at least two creatures there were excited to see him. Even if that probably had more to do with them hoping Simon would give them extra food than joy that he had come back in one piece, scrapes and bruises aside. And it was clear they made you so happy.

Simon had spent afternoons on the couch watching as you played with them, running through your trick routines, or just cuddling with them. And he may or may not have been debating on if he could teach them to come to a spot if he shined a laser pointer there. Just to see if it was possible.

You always spoke to them so gently, telling them how much you loved them, how important they were to you. He'd never say it to another person, but Simon was now glad that you weren't alone when he went on missions.

So no, Simon Riley wasn't an animal person, but he could appreciate the fuck out of those guinea pigs. Still didn't mean he knew what to do with the box that was sitting at his desk on base.

When you got home that evening, you were not expecting the scene you walked into, and honestly you didn't know how worried you needed to be. Sure you knew that Simon would probably be home. You knew that Jiji and Tombo would be home. You knew that all three knew co exists. You knew all this, and yet you weren't expecting the chaos that you saw.

Somehow both boys were out of their cage and running around, and Simon was doing...something in the kitchen? He was down in a squat cornering god knows what. You knew it wasn't the boys because you watched as Tombo shot under the couch, and Jiji was very rudely trying to eat a leg off the coffee table shoved under the TV.

Thankfully no one made an attempt at a jail break as you shut the door, though it did distract Simon as he raised his head to look at you, before realizing his took his eyes off his prey and cursing as it darted off to the space between the counter and the fridge.

"Uh...do I want to know-"

Before Simon could answer you he was trying to move the fridge, only for a terrified shrieking to come from the abyss of the crack beside it. It completely caught you off guard, and even made Jiji dive for under the coffee table. Sympathetic squeaks came from under the couch.

"Oh my god Simon, stop!"

You don't know if it was the volume of which you shouted at him, or the urgency in your tone, but thankfully he did, turning to stare at you like he had any right to look as confused as he did.

"Simon what the fuck is going on?"

"I was trying to introduce them all."

As much as you wanted to understand what was going through that man's brain, you had two furry potatoes to rescue first. Making your way over to the coffee table slowly, you tried to keep your eyes on both Jiji, who thankfully hadn't moved, and the couch, where unfortunately Tombo hadn't moved from.

"You are going to explain better once we have the boys back in their cage. Slowly walk towards the couch."

It seemed like Simon wanted to argue about whatever he had trapped by the fridge, but the look on your face must have convinced him otherwise because he did do as you told him to, putting his stealth skills to good use for once instead of scaring the shit out of you. Before he could do anything with the couch though you motioned for him to stop. You were too scared about scaring Tombo into a new hiding spot, or him accidentally getting hurt.

"Don't touch the couch. Just sit down and see if Tombo will come out to you."

Thankfully Simon continued to listen to you because he sat down quietly, though he kept his sights on the kitchen like a fucking pointer dog. But with that out of the way at least, you could swoop in and grab Jiji, who made his displeasure at being abducted from his delicious new snack. Even if he couldn't see, Tombo voiced his support of his brother. You ignored both protests.

Now safe in his cage, you could focus on your other wayward child, who did come out to Simon like you had hoped. It looked like you had to bring out the big guns then. Grabbing the container of pea flakes you gave it a single shake, both guinea pigs starting to loose their minds. If you didn't go partially deaf at the volume of their wheeking you'd be amazed.

Crouching down you have the container another shake, and thankfully Tombo came shooting out from under the couch, hurrying over to you as fast as his little legs could carry him. Totally acting like he was a good boy deserving treats, and totally not part of the chaos that had been happening. Of course you still gave them each a single flake once they were both in the cage. The shaker was only an effective call if you rewarded afterwards.

Alright, you had two of your boys handled, that only left the one now.

Simon hadn't moved from where you had told him to sit, his focus still on the kitchen. You tried to see what he was looking at as you took the few steps needed to reach him, but before you could demand answers as to what the hell was going on, you finally saw what it was that had been practically screaming in your kitchen.

"Is that a baby guinea pig?"

"Little bastard finally came out-"

"Wait-"

You grabbed Simon's shoulder just as he was starting to get up, causing you, him, and the guest in the kitchen to freeze. It wasn't that you two never touched. You lived together, it had to happen now and again. But they were always more along the lines of handshakes, where both parties could decide to participate or not. Deliberate. Not random unthinking actions. Simon didn't seem like he enjoyed random unthinking touches. You pulled your hand away, hoping you somehow didn't do something completely unforgiveable.

"You're gonna scare him off again if you move too quickly."

Simon didn't storm off as soon as you had let go of him, in fact he hadn't moved at all since you had grabbed at him like that. Hopefully it meant that he was listening to what you were saying. With a nervous swallow you tried shaking the pea flake container again, ignoring the demanding calls behind you.

With baited breath you both watched as the guinea pig came out a little further. It was such a tiny thing, probably half the size of Jiji and Tombo, practically made your heart melt. Swallowing you decided to test your luck.

"Give me your hand, lets see if we can bribe him over here."

Luck was apparently on your side because Simon gave you his hand like an obedient dog, and you were able to put a few flakes in the center of his palm. Simon's ability to be silent came in use yet again as he set his hand against the ground. Now all you could do was wait.

You had no idea how long the two of you were by your couch, just watching to see what this little creature would do. But thankfully the chaotic part of the evening was coming to a close as you watched the grey and white pig bravely made its way across the kitchen to the living room, too enticed by what you assumed was the smell of the teat.

As soon as it was within reach, Simon was grabbing the pig by its middle and hoisting it up into the air, much to its loud chagrin. Again you moved without thinking, your hands move to cup around Simon's and the pig, supporting both it's little feet and trying to get Simon to release his grip.

"Gentle, gentle. You can let go. I got him."

You let out a breath you hadn't realized you were holding when you felt the guinea pig's weight settle in your hand. You didn't realize that you still had Simon's hand within your grip until he was clearing his throat because you were cradling both the pig and his hand to his chest.

"Fuck, shit sorry. I didn't mean to-"

"It's fine."

It didn't sound totally fine, and you wanted to keep babbling apologies until it was clear that you hadn't pushed some unspoken boundary beyond repair. But then you felt tiny nails scratching against the collar of your shirt and it had to take back seat. Settling down onto the floor you tried to calm down the little creature, speaking softly and just trying to shield it in your hands, while ignoring the prickling sensation of Simon watching you.

It didn't normally feel like this did it?

Once the new pig stopped struggling against your chest, you felt like you could finally circle back to all the questions you had tried to ask before.

Apparently another lieutenant had just dropped off the guinea pig on Simon's desk. His kid hadn't wanted it after a few weeks and he had heard the Simon's wife, you, liked them, so he had figured that you'd take care of it. And then Simon had thought that he could just place the new pig in the cage, but it had jumped out of his hands before he could set it in. When chasing it didn't seem to work he thought if he brought Jiji and Tombo out then they'd help draw the little one out. Only they hadn't, so you came home to Simon trying to wrangle all the guinea pigs backs before you noticed.

It was all so...harebrained, plus the deadpan way that Simon explained it all, mixed in with your new found anxiety, you couldn't help but laugh. At first it was just you, but after a few seconds you could hear a low raspy chuckle join in as you both finally relaxed after the insanity that had consumed your household. And once you started it took a while to stop. As soon as you both seemed to get a handle of yourselves someone would squeak and it'd just send you both into another fit. Your ribs were practically burning by the time you finally could stop for good. You were pretty sure you were also crying.

Looking down at your chest you were glad to see that apparently your new pig seemed to have calmed down at least a little, no longer quite trembling in your hold.

"What should we name you hmm?"

"I was thinking Baker. So he matches the other two."

Simon's suggestion confused you, head tilted as you looked back up at him.

"Huh?"

"The other two got named after that movie you like. And the only other guy is the baker."

You didn't expect the funny feeling in your chest at his explanation. You had forced Simon to watch Kiki's Delivery Service with you once when he had asked why you had named the boys as you had. You didn't expect him to have actually paid attention, or even remember any of the characters.

You weren't looking back down at the guinea pig to avoid meeting Simon's gaze. He was just a really cute guinea pig.

"Yeah...yeah if he's a boy sure."

"If?"

You didn't expect to explain how sexing a guinea pig worked to your husband, but he listened. He also listened when you explained that introducing the new pig would be a long process. Thankfully you still had a small starter cage from years ago when you first got Jiji and Tombo and didn't know how much space they'd really need. With the power of teamwork, which was really Simon setting up the cage while you sweet talked your newest baby, you had Possibly Baker all set up for the night.

Once you were sure that every pig was safe and sound, and not likely to make any escape attempts, you looked at Simon with a grim face.

"Alright, we gotta go scrub everything and our selves down now."

"Why?"

"Cause he for sure has ring worm."

Edit

Yes this is a monster. No I don't regret it.

Also this is what our newest baby looks like

[the-vinnster-scribbles]

i know this is my writing blog buuuuuuuuuuuuuut this is blank slate related so

this is what ch2 actually looked like trust (reference under cut)

[mousathe14]

So who here knew Young Justice’s favorite android, Red Tornado, is a father?

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Anyhow, I found out days ago when I started reading but now I’m in the mood to talk about it because it’s pretty neat.

Well finding out he decided to go by John Smith is less neat but I guess the courts had to call him something. Stupid name. Why not Ryan Twister? Randy Twirl? Rhys Turner?

I wonder how long he was standing in the Young Justice cave before feeling the spark of hatred again. Because that gave him enough feeling in his old circuits to see his partner and daughter again.

That’s right, Red Tornado has a partner, Kathy, and they adopted a little girl together named Traya.

And they love their weird spirit in a tin can.

Tell me this isn’t blood adorable, I dare you. This machine that slowly felt disconnected from his humanity happily spends quality time with the partner and child he loves. It’s so sweet how excited Traya is to see him!

But unfortunately on this night Trays watches a baby show ironically and that show was infected by a cult that makes children kills their families. And Kathy was tragically nearly stabbed and fell a few stories out a window…

… and into a coma. She almost didn’t make it but Secret being dead allows her to do some freaky stuff. Imagine going towards the light and then this smoke girl comes in tells you have to live to see your family or the law will tear this family apart.

Anyhow, while Kathy is in a coma Traya needs a guardian. But uh… there is a sliiiiiiiiiiight problem with that predicament.

You know, maybe they would’ve been more willing to hear you out if you had a more realistic and interesting name.

Anyhow, apparently not being completely human is grounds to deny you of your rights as an adoptive parent.

Now there are real monsters in this world that we allow to be parents because genetics say so.

But this man… this machine cannot care for the daughter he willingly adopted because they deny him his clear humanity?

Apparantly yes. They even call him a car. Twice.

He’s having his “The Measure of a Man” moment from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The episode where android Commander Data is having his right to self determination challenged and possibly be considered property of Starfleet rather than a sentient individual. Because a scientist wanted to dismantle, kill, and replicate Data; essentially to create a race of sentient robotic slaves.

Now imagine if he lost that case but because he was being tried in child custody case.

Imagine. A judge’s final declaration on the sentience of machines, set as legal precedent, decided in family court!

Also, just look at how heartbreaking it is to see Traya being dragged away from Reddy.

She truly is her father’s daughter because she was having none of that. Violently.

Oh hey, look, here come Fite n’ Maad!

Oh hey, look, there goes Fite n’ Maad!

Reddy and Traya are not taking this lying down.

Red Tornado: Ah, you think the air is your ally, but you merely adopted the air. I was born in it, molded by it.

Needless to say, he was held in contempt of court.

Despite Kathy waking up and declaring Reddy as a legal guardian.

Now where was Young Justice in all this? Well they tried to bail out Reddy and Traya by taking down the force field and went to hell on their way out. So Reddy and Kathy were tricked by the law.

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuut while Young Justice were in hell they aggravated the torturer, Dante, so demons got released.

So uh, needless to say, the mayor needed Reddy’s help.

I love every bit of this. The fact that he could’ve walked out at any time. The fact that he would’ve helped without the full pardon.

The fact he took the pardon anyway with this awesome finishing line:

See, no unfeeling machine would be this sassy.

You’re a good ‘un, Red Tornado. Maybe don’t stay in stasis for too long.

[donnabenevientosimpingzone]

Obsessed with your takes on the Beneviento sisters! I love how they work as a family unit: each one complimenting the other in some other way. The Bernadette brainrot is SO real - didn't realise I had a thing for responsible eldest sisters!

You are doing the lord's (get it?) work, my dear, thank you very much!

UUUUUUUUUUUGH I LOVE THEM SO MUCHHHHHHHHHHHH MMMMMMMMGHGHGHGHGH- they definitely were meant to compliment each other in a variety of ways so the bond between them felt deep and *real*

Bernadette used to be my least favourite to draw cuz I didn’t have the artistic skills back then to really convey how I wanted her to look BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT NOW SHE’S- MMMMMMMMMMGH-