#this hyperfixation is lowkey highkey getting out of hand

[rexbalistidae]

bosf stuff.

I stole @autistic-haven ‘s drawing for the second one

[kunikinnie]

Edgar Allan Poe SFW Alphabet

requested by: @stygianoir a/n: wanted to distract myself a bit so finally finished this request HAHA sorry this took so long D:

A - AU (Random AU here, so like domestic, prince, vampire, etc.)

College AU because why not!

He’s 100 and 1 percent an English literature student. Spends most of his time reading and writing at a small nook in his dorm room (which he shares with Ranpo). Adheres to the dark academia aesthetic without intentionally doing so as well as the “penniless writer” vibe even though he’s filthy rich. It’s just how he is lol. Arguably has only one friend which is his pet raccoon since he claims Edogawa Ranpo is his “rival” but some of his other dormmates like John Steinbeck and Mark Twain are at least “acquaintances he can talk to pretty normally without wanting to run away and hide.”

B - Best Friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

He’s the type to either be stuck at home or suddenly pop out of nowhere. It’s 50/50 as to what his mood is at the time (inspired, depressed, highkey losing it) but it’s not something you’re not used to lol. Lowkey drama queen without intending to be.

I’m willing to bet you adopted him as a friend. He’s a loner whose company you enjoyed and you were a nice person whose kindness he appreciated. The friendship started out as occasional “conversations” (if you can really call it that) until it became more frequent for the both of you.

C - Cuddles (Cuddler? Not a cuddler? Maybe a cuddler? How would they cuddle?)

Cuddler 100%. He needs that physical affection and he gets as much of it as he can. He’ll be shy to initiate it at first but once he’s comfortable he will NOT let you go. He likes being the little spoon but it doesn’t really matter to him as long as he can feel your body on his.

D - Dance (Do they like to dance with you? How good of a dancer are they?)

I think he can dance decently enough for one dance with you. Yes, just one. It’s not that he doesn’t like it, but rather that it takes a very specific type of energy for him that takes time to build up but is easily exhausted. But he does his best to make it happen still because he enjoys the romantic-ness and intimacy of it, of course.

E - Excitement (How do they act when they’re excited? What excites them?)

Anything that has to do with literature or any of his writings (or crushing Ranpo) gets him excited. He’d babble on for hours about whatever his current hyperfixation is and show you stuff related to the topic at hand.

F - Films (What kind of movies would they like? Theaters or Netflix?)

Anything and anywhere is fine, actually. Although he usually writes mystery borderline-horror type of stuff and he does enjoy watching other media of those genres, sometimes it’s nice to get a new perspective by watching something else. He can enjoy any movie like a normal person, but oftentimes his writer side dominates and begins critiquing some aspects of the movie lol

G - Group Mates (how are they as a group mate?)

Poe is the quiet type – doesn’t speak up about what he wants to do or what his dislikes are – so he’s arguably a pretty decent groupmate. He’ll do whatever he needs to do by the deadline. The only thing he’ll be honest about is NOT being the one to present. He’s willing to do ALL the research, paper writing, etc. as long as he doesn’t have to speak in front of people. His personality turns 180° when it’s something he’s passionate about, though.

H - Hugs (How would they hug you? Is it common for them to hug you?)

Poe’s the type to be physically all over you almost any time of any day, but he doesn’t really “hug” you in public. It’s always only in private. If outside he’s like your shadow now he’s literally attached to you. He hugs you for long periods at a time (front hug, back hug, side hug, etc.) without saying much; he just listens to you do whatever it is you are doing.

I - Injury (How do they react if you get injured?)

Being the worrywart that he is, I don’t think it’ll be much different to the usual. He’ll be all over you no matter how insignificant the injury may be. His nerves just get a hundred times worse when you’re seriously hurt and his colder, more calculating, and arguably darker side may take over. He’s quite capable of scheming himself, you know.

J - Jealous (Would they ever get jealous? How would they act if they were jealous?)

I think he gets jealous quite easily. He already has self-esteem issues so adding the annoyance factor just makes him nearly go berserk when he sees someone else flirting with you. If you were just hanging out with a friend or acquaintance and simply being friendly with them, he’ll pout just a little bit but nothing serious. Poe understands that you also want to spend time with other people and that’s alright with him. But it’s not alright if that someone has other intentions and if you – God forbid – flirt back with that person. 50% chance he’ll actually confront you and that person, 50% chance he’ll mope around at home before passive-aggressively mentioning it to you.

K - Kisses (How would they kiss you? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

Cheek kisses are his favorite to give and receive. All of his kisses are slow and gentle, occasionally sloppy (especially ones on the lips), but they’re always filled with affection and devotion. He NEVER kisses you in public (like, anywhere on your body) but you can get away with stealing a kiss from him occasionally. Emphasis on occasionally (it’s too much for him lol).

L - Little Ones (How are they around kids? Do they want a family?)

He’s quite shy with kids in general and ironically gets pretty intimidated by them. It’s not that he’s unreliable, it’s just that his already scarce social skills don’t extend well to younger people.

I think Poe doesn’t entertain the thought of having a family that much. As long as he has you, children of his own (or adopted) are not of much important to him. That doesn’t mean he’s against it, however, but he just doesn’t feel an inclination to becoming a father.

M - Memory (Favorite memory together?)

It was the first time you praised his work. Words cannot express how important it is for Poe to receive validation when it comes to his writing, and hearing it from you of all people really made his year day. Since then he was more confident in showing you and talking to you about literature or stories in general (which led to him falling for you even harder).

N – Nicknames (What do they call you, and what are their favorite things to be called?)

He calls you a plethora of things that it’s rare for him to use the same pet name again. But calling you by your preferred name is probably the most common (since it’s not that embarrassing). As for what you call him, any of his given names is fine but anything you come up with is equally acceptable (but if it’s a little too creative, only use it in private please).

O - Obvious (How obvious do they make it that they like you?)

Here’s the thing: he gets flustered easily around you and puts more effort into your interactions, which is arguably “obvious,” yet he does that with anyone he wants to make a good impression on such as new acquaintances or people he just feels shy around. Of course people around him can tell, but unless you’re able to decipher his strange behavior then you might not be able to tell.

P - Photographs (Are they into documenting your relationship? What kind of pics would they take? candids? posed? funny?)

Photos with and of you are mostly posed shots. He prefers to enjoy candid moments right there and then without the interference of some device. Also I just don’t think Poe is the type to properly document anything (unless it’s a very important occasion). Maybe he has one or two candid pictures of you which he likes to look back on every now and then, but just the memory of you is enough for him.

Q - Quizzes (How much would they remember about you?)

It’s a 50/50 with this guy. He’ll remember the most mundane things that you yourself would never recall yet he’ll also forget some of the things you tell him. If it’s anything EXTREMELY about your life, however, he’s never going to forget that. It’s more he’s just such a scatterbrain he tends to forget even mildly important things.

R - Romance (How romantic are they? What are their go-to ways of being romantic?)

He is a classic romantic and he knows it. Poe just... doesn’t really know what else to be lol. I’d say writing/sending letters and poems and arranging romantic dinners are his go-to’s since they’re easily within his comfort zone.

S - Sleep (what are their sleep habits?)

He’s a nocturnal person. Writes well into the night (whether or not it’s for work or pleasure) and sleeps from near dawn to almost midday. I don’t think he needs to sleep long either, maybe around 4-5 hours is enough for him, so if there’s something he needs to do in the morning he’ll get the rest of his hours during afternoon naps.

What he wears to bed is a dice roll. He does have sets of decent pajamas which he wears if he remembers to, but sometimes he’s so invested in whatever he’s thinking that he can go to sleep in work clothes (suit and all). I think he’s a restless sleeper so his bed is messy all the time. Talks in his sleep as well.

T - Try (how much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, everyday tasks?)

He puts wayyy too much effort in the big things. He’s not a grand Fitzgerald-type of lover, but he’s extremely romantic and he’s not afraid to spend money if necessary. He puts in a lot of time in planning dinners and other special events and prepares flowers, short poems, and whatever else you like beforehand. It doesn’t soothe his nerves at all, however.

U - Ugly (what would be some ugly habits of theirs?)

His capricious mood can be a pain to deal with at times. He can also get quite possessive and act stubborn when his emotions get the best of him. It’s manageable and he’s doing his best to control his temperament, but it’s still a work-in-progress.

V - Victorious (Would they play games with you? What kind of games? Would they win?)

Playing games with Poe is an experience in itself HAHA He enjoys fun things like this, but sometimes he gets too competitive which can make or break your fun, depending on how you see it. Hejust hates losing.

Strategy and luck-based games are both fine with him and he arguably has equal skill in both (as long as he knows the ins-and-outs or else he’s just a bumbling mess lol), and he might even invite you to play every now and then.

W - Winter (What do they do with you when the weather’s cold? Is it hot cocoa and cuddling? Or is it ice skating? Or something else?)

Cold weather? Oh yes. The perfect time to huddle near the fireplace and write like there’s no tomorrow... like any other day, actually.

Poe’s not exactly the most creative person when it comes to planning “things to do when ___”  but as a rule of thumb anything that requires a lot of physical effort is out of the question. Baking, trying new foods, just cuddling, or any other simple activity you suggest are all okay with him.

X - (E)x (How do they handle exes? What do they do if they see them?)

Although his fears and insecurities well in the depths of his stomach whenever the topic arises, Poe isn’t really going to do anything about it. As long as you remind him that he’s the only one you love then all is fine.

Confrontation is not his thing. If by any chance he comes across one of your exes (regardless of what you think of them in the present), he’ll just stare and stand there. Menacingly. It’s unclear as to whether or not said target of glares notices anything, though.

Y - Yearning (What do they do when they miss you?)

All emotions and desires are transferred to paper. He writes prose and/or poetry about you in a secret notebook of his dedicated to that. Sometimes he feels brave enough to write them out on a loose sheet and give it to you when you return.

Z - Zodiac (What is their zodiac sign? Do they fit it to a T? Speaking of zodiac, how superstitious are they when it comes to love?)

a/n: I’m also a Capricorn but idk any of these HAHA (funny thing is he’s at the last date and I’m at the first date adfasd)

Some stereotypes of the Capricorn that could also apply to Poe are: they’re perfectionists, have a strong sense/respect for tradition, they’re quite stubborn, and can come off as cold.

I think he has a lukewarm attitude when it comes to zodiac signs. As he’s of a similar strain when it comes to logic and the detective attitude like Ranpo, he’s not too keen with things like this. But once he falls in love, it’s a different story. He’s desperate give him a break

[thosetwistedtales]

hi (silverhand-hoe here) i just wanna tell you that I'm commiserating with you in the hell that is both Cyberpunk 2077 and Dean Winchester not getting a happy ending and both of these hyperfixations are making me want to eat glass, can we just normalize happy endings please for the love of GOD CAN WE NORMALIZE HAPPY ENDINGS im tired. im so tired of having to rewrite the endings for the things and characters i love oakfeaokf im gonna yell

hi bby ;  ; @silverhand-hoe // @killed-by-cas-confession

Emergency by Paramore plays in the distance . . . 

Cause I've seen love die way too many times When it deserved to be alive (It deserved to be alive) I've seen you cry way too many times When you deserved to be alive, alive

I’m just--------- *drags my hands down my tired & worn face* I’m very tired my dude. And I can’t pinpoint exactly when or why it started happening but it does seem within the last maybe 3-6 years or so directors of popular media be it a tv series, film, or game have become completely obsessed with the idea that if their ending can be predicted or doesn’t leave their audience heartbroken at the end then it can’t be good. That in order for an ending to a story to have any worth at all these days it has to completely upheaval the audience, their expectations, and if they cry and curse your brand after than bonus cause hey at least its getting talked about right?

-__- ... I’m not saying an ending thats dark or sad cant be good or fitting for a story. Hell there are times in the last few years I’ve experienced an end to a story that was more or less ‘happy’ and still felt completely unfulfilling as a narrative.  Or worse seemed pointless for all the build the rest of the story had to it, or the development the characters left standing at the end had endured for the peace/happiness of the ending to fall completely flat if not feel ooc. But more often than not its these heartbreaking endings that are guilty of this. It’s these sorts of ending I see most often where a directer/writer will choose to seemingly completely derail the path they’d set up for their characters that had seemingly been building to something good and worth everything they’ve endured to that point. And worse often times completely sacrifcing character development to do it, or throwing out whole arcs worth of experiences that you thought was meant to indicate foreshadowing for a different ending or a learning experience for a character that would help them avoid the ending we see playing out.

To me there arent many things more frustrating than to see shit like this in storytelling of any kind and given the backlash its gotten a lot of popular franchises in the last 2 or so years I am hopeful that we’re seeing an end to the era of SHOCK VALUE endings that do nothing for anyone but make us distrustful of specific storytellers and wary of future tales they may try and spin and worsen the lowkey to highkey depression I’m convinced all of our generation experiences to some level.

I think its truly something writers of popular media need to unlearn... That their audience being able to guess where the story is going or ending is not in itself a bad thing. It doesnt mean their writing is predictable so much as a credit to how good they are at telling the story That not every story has to end on a twist no one sees coming to be worthwhile. Especially if it runs the risk of not making any sense compared to the rest of the narrative the audience has been given so far. An ending does not have to produce mass amounts of sadness and outrage to prove that it’s worth talking about.

Ultimately they need to understand that nobody wants to see characters that have been written for the audience to root for, support, fall in love with, and invest in only to watch them fail. No audience wants to see a character they’ve grown attached to struggle either through their whole life or the duration of the story presented only to be killed/or their chance at some sort of peace/good ending obliterated when happiness was finally in their reach. That’s not good strorytelling. That’s not entertaining. Not for a generation like ours when so many of us already face enough hardship heartbreak sadness and fear on the day to day without it happening in the stories we invest in as a form of comfort and relaxation.