#we are in the trunk unit rn

[strawberri-syrup]

very amused by my father calling me to check in and me being like. im good im good im good ANYWAY I HAVE A SURGERY QUESTION

[kilosch]

Journal Entry: 10/08/2024

Early Morning Call-Out & Search and Rescue: The day started at 4 a.m. with an abrupt wake-up call for my Search and Rescue volunteer role. I had completely forgotten I was on call, so I jumped out of bed, threw on some clothes, and rushed out the door, adrenaline already kicking in. As I drove, I kept telling myself, “You’ve got this, Kyrie. Just push through.” The drive was mostly a blur of me mentally preparing for what was ahead.

When I arrived at the scene, it was still dark. I pulled up to the staging area, popped open the trunk, and began suiting up: hiking boots, tactical pants, jacket, and my EMT primary bag slung over my shoulder. The team was a mix of Search and Rescue volunteers, Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, and a K9 unit. We huddled up for a briefing on the missing person we were looking for—a hiker who hadn’t been heard from in over 24 hours. The K9 started sniffing around the victim's car to pick up the scent, and I gave myself another pep talk, smacking my hands together, whispering, “You’ve got this, Kyrie.”

I partnered up with Kimberly, another EMT on our team, who also works full-time as an Emergency Room Technician. It always amazes me how she manages to find the energy to do these Search and Rescue missions after tough shifts at the ER. As we hiked, we caught up on life—talking about how exhausting work can be and how crazy it is to juggle it all. The hike was challenging, about 10 miles in total with steep terrain. But we pushed through, staying focused on the task.

After a couple of hours of hiking, we located the missing hiker, who was alive but in rough shape—dehydrated and a bit disoriented. Kimberly and I immediately went into EMT mode, checking vitals, administering fluids, and stabilizing the person as best we could. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Services Detail arrived not long after and took over the extraction, hoisting the hiker out and transporting them to the nearest trauma center. Hiking back down was easier with the help of gravity, but I was still drained. I got home around 6:30 a.m., squeezed in a quick one-hour nap, and then dragged myself out of bed again by 7:30 a.m.

Heading to the Office & Noticing the Homeless Cleanup: I left the house a little after 7 a.m., managing to avoid the usual LA traffic on my way to the office. As I approached Downtown LA, I noticed a massive homeless encampment cleanup happening near Skid Row. There were sanitation workers and city officials everywhere, sweeping the streets, taking down tents, and removing debris. It was hard to watch—thinking about how those people would have to find a new place to stay. I gave my team a heads-up about it, in case it affected any of our cases.

8 a.m. Teamlet 1 Meeting: I got to the office just in time for the 8 a.m. Teamlet 1 meeting. It turned out to be a mess. The DMH folks dominated the conversation, presenting their cases while DHS’s input was largely ignored. Christina, one of our RNs, had a lot to say, but it felt like no one was listening to her. It was frustrating to see, and I could feel my own irritation rising. A part of me wanted to speak up, but then I thought, What’s the point? I’m leaving soon anyway. It was one of those moments where you feel disheartened, knowing things won’t change.

Training the CHWs & Seeing Nessa: After the meeting, I texted Nessa, sending her a photo of the 1-year anniversary gift the agency gave me. She replied with, “Girl… that’s stupid,” and I couldn’t help but laugh because I could imagine her saying it in person. At 9:30 a.m., I led the training for the Community Health Workers (CHWs). It lasted until around 11 a.m., and while the CHWs asked good questions, I had to be patient with them. They struggled a bit with using the software for ECM referrals since many of them weren’t very tech-savvy. I walked them through each step, correcting mistakes as we went along.

During a break, I spotted a familiar blonde bun walking past and realized it was Nessa. I said a quick hi since she was on a call, and then I headed back to continue observing the CHWs to ensure they were doing everything correctly. It felt good to be teaching again, but the morning was draining.

Talking with Kaci & Leaving Early: After the training session, I went back to my cubicle to take a breather, only for Kaci, one of the RNs, to stop by. She started talking about her day, but my mind kept drifting, and I found myself zoning out. I tried to nod and smile like I was paying attention, and when she asked about my day, I told her about the early morning call-out for Search and Rescue. I think she understood that I was exhausted because she didn’t press for more details.

I ended up leaving the office around noon, figuring I’d get home before the afternoon traffic rush. It’s always a gamble with LA traffic, but this time I got lucky.

Emotional Breakdown & Conversation with Nessa: When I got home, I joked around with my little brother, trying to keep up the facade that everything was fine. But as soon as I walked into the living room, the weight of the day hit me hard. I broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. It was like all the emotions I’d been holding back came flooding out. I felt overwhelmed, lonely, and exhausted.

I texted Nessa, asking for advice on how to cope. She suggested opening up to someone about my problems and seeking help, but I told her I wasn’t ready to let my siblings see me this vulnerable. I didn’t want them to worry. Nessa understood and shared some of her own struggles with me, which helped a little. I changed the subject to lighten the mood and cracked a few jokes to make her laugh. I think it worked because she seemed more relaxed afterward.

PC 832 Preparation, Dating Apps & Loneliness: I’m planning to get my medical clearance for PC 832 tomorrow. I emailed Golden West College to check if there’s anything else I need to prepare for. In a moment of loneliness, I installed some dating apps. I’ve been feeling left out seeing my coworkers enjoying their lives, while I’m stuck in this place after losing Jodie to suicide. It’s been a struggle to find motivation for anything, but I figured I’d give it a shot. I’m also thinking about going back to the gym, especially with the police academy coming up.

Zach Bryan’s Music & Training Gear: Lately, I’ve been listening to Zach Bryan’s Lucky Enough poem and Tourniquet on repeat. The lyrics resonate with me on a deep level, matching the sadness and hope I feel. I also bought some cuffs in preparation for the training, which felt like a small step toward getting ready for the academy.

Today was tough, but I made it through. I can only hope tomorrow is a little easier.

[fandomlovingfreak]

Welcome to Hawkins (7/?)

Eddie Munson x F!Reader

one two three four five six

Rating: SFW (no lemon)

Includes: Friends to Lovers, Alternate Universe where Eddie & reader are around 24 (it’s still 1986 though) and Eddie isn’t from Hawkins, Fake/pretend relationship, best friends, the proposal AU (loosely based!), trying to bond with fake girlfriend’s father, steve harrington

Word Count: 1289

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Summary: When you slip up and tell your mom you’d be bringing your “serious boyfriend” home for your week-long family reunion, who else would you turn to but your best friend, Eddie?

AU that’s loosely based on “the proposal”  (aka I rewatched and am obsessed w Eddie Munson rn) Eddie is NOT from Hawkins in this fic!

Disclaimer: I do not own Eddie Munson or the Stranger Things universe. This work has not been created for profit or financial compensation, and is a transformative fair use work in accordance with Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act.

Notes: Thanks for reading, liking, reblogging, commenting, etc! Appreciate it so much. Anyways, there’s no sp0ilers in this fic. It’s hardly in the same universe as most know aha! And also, fuck canon. I rarely write canon compliant fics so don’t worry Eddie fics will be plentiful here.

y/ln = your last name, y/mn = your mothers name, y/dm = your dad’s name

enjoy!

I should've shut my mouth and let (y/n) make up an excuse for me. If I had, I wouldn't be sitting shotgun in Mr. (y/ln)'s Cadillac on the way to a fuckin' Country Club. Of course, the alternative would be holding (y/n)'s purse as I sat in uncomfortable chairs at a shopping mall. An equally domesticated nightmare.

"So, Eddie," Mr. (y/ln) doesn't look away from the road as he asks, "What do you do? Professionally."

"Oh--" I know (y/n) would not appreciate it if I told him I was focusing on music... "I'm a bartender." Not a lie; not entirely my full-time gig. And not exactly the answer a dad would want to hear.

Mr. (y/ln)'s knuckles whiten as he grips the steering wheel, "A bartender..."

The word bounces around the car.

"And that sort of job can provide for my daughter?" His tone indicates that he already has decided it, in fact, can not.

Clearing my throat, I try to buy time to think up a better answer. Because, damn, I'm not letting this guy insinuate that I couldn't give (y/n) a good life if I wanted to. He's struck a damn cord, and I'm not going to let him get away with it.

"I make decent enough money. People get generous when tipping at one a.m."

Mr. (y/ln) nods, "But you don't plan on bartending your entire life, I would assume."

He's giving me a chance to impress him. A chance to say I actually plan on working a 9-to-5 at a respectable establishment and buying a house with a white picket fence down the street.

"No. I don't plan on bartending forever." It feels ridiculous to have to admit this. I'm twenty-four; who says I can't bartend for another ten years? Or if I really wanted to, for the rest of my life.

He seems satisfied with my answer, hand reaching towards the radio. "You like Bob Dylan, Eddie?" He asks as he presses the play button. Is Your Love in Vain? begins playing softly through the radio speakers.

Not particularly, but I wasn't going to tell him that.

***

"I've brought along (y/mn)'s clubs. I hope you don't mind."

I shrug, hauling the grey bag out of the car trunk.

A man's voice yells out, "(y/dn)! There you are, you lazy son of a bitch." The voice belongs to a tall man with salt-and-pepper colored hair.

"Ken," Mr. (y/ln) shakes the man's hand.

"I thought you had bailed on us."

"Me, bail on a perfect day for a round?"

Ken cackles loudly, smacking Mr. (y/ln) on the shoulder again.

"Well, how about we hop to it?" Mr. (y/ln) begins to close his trunk.

Ken glances behind himself, "Steve's grabbing his clubs."

Perking up at the mention of 'Steve', I notice a tall brunet walking towards us.

"(y/dn)!" Steve grins, shaking (y/n)'s father's hand.

"Steve. How have you been, son?" Mr. (y/ln) grins back, smacking his shoulder.

"Good. Living life," Steve laughs, looking down at his feet before glancing back up. He spots me, eyebrows coming together for a moment before relaxing again, "Who's this?"

(y/dn) looks back at me as if he's forgotten I was around, "Uh-- I'd like you to meet Eddie. (y/n)'s boyfriend."

Steve's demeanor lightens at the mention of (y/n)'s name, "Boyfriend? You didn't tell me (y/n) was back in town."

"She and Eddie arrived in town about what? A day ago?"

I nod, feeling dumb standing here. So this is the guy (y/n) dated in High School. I didn't peg her for the type to date this.... type of guy. He was-- conventional in every way, a literal son-in-law in the making type. Clearly, the kind that her father wanted as a son-in-law.

Unwelcome jealousy creeps up through my chest. Pausing on the internal brooding, I question why I'm so upset over Steve's bond with (y/dn). It wasn't like we were real competition; this was fake! I don't have a good reason to be jealous or upset over (y/n)'s past. And I definitely don't have the right to want to smack that stupid nosy look off this former jock's face.

"You and Ken should come over to dinner tonight," (y/n)'s dad suggests.

"That would be great. My mom is out of town, and you know I love (y/mn)'s potato salad."

***

I'm even worse at this than I anticipated. 

"If you square up your shoulders, it should be easier," Steve mentions from behind me as I continue slowing down the group.

Oh, I am so making (y/n)'s life a living hell for forcing me into this. Or at least demanding more than a jacket out of this deal.

Taking another swing, I miss the ball again. A chunk of grass goes flying instead.

"Motherfucker," I curse under my breath, fighting the urge to throw the stupid club. I hated this.

"What was that Eddie?" (y/dn) asks.

"Oh, nothing," I play off the slip-up, returning to trying to hit the damn ball off the tee. 

Who invented this stupid game?

***

The car ride home is quiet, Steve and Ken following behind as we drive. Which I don't mind. This entire experience was-- horrific. But, at least now (y/dn) won't ask me to do something athletic again.

The moment he parks the car in the driveway, I'm out, pulling the borrowed golf clubs into the garage before making my way into the house. 

"Oh, Eddie," (y/mn) smiles from the couch, "Dinner's almost done. I think (y/n)'s around here somewhere."

"Oh, great--" 

(y/n) walks into the room, distracting me from whatever I was going to say. She's wearing a light sundress, looking like a wet dream come to life. She pauses when she notices me in the living room, a small smile appearing on her face.

"Do you like it?" She does a little turn, the skirt flaring slightly with the movement.

"Uhm--" I feel like my brain's short-circuited as I try to find words, "Yeah. Yeah-- I like it a lot."

(y/n) smiles, whispering, "It's different though, isn't it? I guess I got my karma for buying you clothing outside your comfort zone." I know her mother's watching from the couch. I tug her closer, my hand at her waist as I admire her.

"Yeah, except you look amazing, and I look ridiculous," my voice comes out a lot more breathy than teasing. 

(y/n) opens her mouth to say something back right as the doorbell rings. She turns right as (y/mn) opens the door.

"Oh, Steve! What a nice surprise." The bastard steps in holding a bouquet of flowers, embracing my fake girlfriend's mom in a hug.

"Steve--" (y/n)'s eyebrows pinch together, her lips parting slightly before she turns back to me. 

"I'm gonna go shower," I give her a weak smile, the hand on her waist squeezing slightly before I retreat back towards the hallway.

Shutting the door behind me, I turn to face the mirror. The ceramic of the countertop feels cold as I lean over the sink to stare at myself. Familiar brown eyes stare back at me, but the emotion they hold is unusual.

Why was I so jealous over (y/n)'s affection towards Steve? It pisses me off to see them continue to embrace their daughter's ex while I've received the semi-cold shoulder. At least from (y/n)'s father.

Seeing (y/n)'s family react so... positively towards Steve pissed me off.

What was it the clean-cut guys had that I didn't? No, I didn't have the material things or the physical appearance, but I was a decent person.

If I were actually dating (y/n), they couldn't ask for someone better. It would be my mission to make sure she was happy and loved. 

If we were actually together.

[diagonal-queen]

dia entirely forgot it was thungo thursday until mayoi reminded her and she dropped everything to watch the ep. here are all her thoughts, live-documented, in chronological order (apologies for this):

NOT RANPO CHILLING LIKE SHIT'S SWEET WHEN THE CAR HE WAS IN JUST FUCKING CRASHED LMAOOOOO

ranpo is so small next to minoura. he's so tiny and cute i just wanna cuddle him sm (and yes i am a little taller than him- height means nothing to me. we all know where the rest of his inches went YKNOW WHAT IM SAYIN YA FEEL ME)

'the police of this nation are idiots' yes minoura you're absolutely correct but consider this: the police of every nation on god's green earth are idiots

isn't it amazing how it was written in this magical reality-bending book that nobody would believe in the agency's innocence and in a couple minutes worth of running his mouth, ranpo just...undid it?? for like hundreds of police officers??? the sheer power of this man

god i forgot just how fucking fantastic this intro is. tbh this is probably my favourite intro of all of them. the colours and imagery and the chaos of it all MWAH (also kishow voice mm)

bones. was this panel too hard to animate properly?? did you read the fucking manga bones?? do you HATE US BONES??????

i could listen to ranpo talk for HOURS. literally hours, in a language i don't even speak, about anything he wanted, for hours, and i wouldn't get bored. his voice just...*kicks feet and giggles*

i missed you tecchou <3 please keep cooking for fukuchi. you're doing great sweaty xx

some loser: 'when do you suppose a life ends?' even bigger loser: 'when it becomes unable to adapt to change' fukuchi on his celestia ludenberg arc ok

IT'S BEEN LIKE ONE FUCKING WEEK AND THE UN IS ALREADY MAKING AN ANTI-TERRORIST GROUP??? THEY'RE FULLY READY TO FIND AND EXECUTE THE AGENCY MEMBERS IN UNDER A WEEK?? THE ICC LEGALLY CAN'T EVEN DETAIN CRIMINALS ON THEIR OWN IRL

i wish people reacted to seeing my posts on their dash the same way that the united nations reacted when fukuchi appeared onstage

congressmen will excuse mass shootings of gay ppl and then have shirtless fukuchi posters hanging above their beds where they half-heartedly fuck their wives and go to sleep before the thought of helping her also cum even crosses their mind

wait. *pauses and zooms in*. WAIT. YOU'RE TEL

YOU'RE TELLING ME THAT

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THAT ABRAHAM STOKER WAS THICC?????? THAT HE HAD A DUMPY???? THAT HE HAD SOME JUNK IN THAT TRUNK???? ALL THAT ASS INSIDE THOSE JEANS???? CURSE YOU FUKUCHI OUCHI FOR RIDDING THE WORLD OF BRAM'S CAKES

thinking about it, doesn't the decay of angels sound like a really cool name for an operatic metal band??

fukuchi: *enters room* ranpo: YOOOOOO STEPDAD GUESS WHO'S AN ENEMY OF STATE :DDDDDDD

fukuchi really is like 'you havent changed at all, boy' ranpo is literally eight years older than me. if he's a boy i'm primordial soup

fukuchi also said that ranpo's title of 'excellent detective' is self claimed. the thousands of people whose lives ranpo's probably saved must all be like 'say sike rn'

ranpo trusting fukuchi solely because the president said he trusts him. crying screaming throwing up ranpo GIVE ME ONE CHANCE (that's right guys we're back to this again)

fukuchi thinks he's hot shit cus he can jump high?? well my ocs can also do that fukuchi. sucks to be basic huh

IT'S NOT RANPO'S FAULT HE WAS BORN LATER AND THUS MET FUKUZAWA LATER??????? FUCK OFF FUKUCHI (also i love the way they're sitting they're all so silly mwehehehe)

omg ranpo also commented on the 'boy' thing lmaooo he and i are so good for each other <3 if only he'd give me a chance... </3

i wonder what portion of atsushi's budget goes towards emergency ramune. also imagine someone caring enough about you that they always keep one of your favourite snacks on you in case you get hungry or something. that's so cute i can't <3333

imagine coming up with a complex plan, twelve or so years in the making, to end the world, all because u asked ur friend out like thirty years ago and he said no T-T

fukuchi: *tilts neck* *minecraft skelly noise*

oh atsushi. i know other people won't like me saying this but you're so hot and i want to do the sex with you <3333333

wow bones. you've outdone yourself. this has to be the best fisheye yet- maybe even beating lucy's fisheye for how terrifying it is. i'm genuinely speechless

AKUTAGAWA

omg atsushi's speech on how loneliness is his biggest fear and how much he cares about his loved ones (kinnie moment), and the one thing he needs, truly needs right now is someone to fight alongside him to save all that he has to lose and the world as he knows it, and then akutagawa appears? soulmates. i mean it's not even like this is a surprise to me as someone who read the manga but, like, it's different when i'm watching it. soulmates. soulmates soulmates soulmates

and that's a wrap for tonight's edition of dia's thungo thursdays!! be sure to tune in for next week and see them cry tears of hopelessness and despair!!

[theangstiestbean]

I love that Heisenburg simps are a thing rn, and im diggin all the fanart. But yall... we are missing the diversity.

Consider, dad-bod Heisenburg.

Like i love sexy ripped hobo man (godbless). But consider a thicker hobo man with a lil chub round his tummy and thick tighs that can and would (be used to kill you, bless) look hot as hell in jeans that are already too tight.

Consider this absolute unit of a man, that can hold a fully grown human from falling into a hole, with arms as thick as beams because he works in his shop so much. With callouses thicker and rougher than some because of all the heat and probable scrapes making things in his factory.

Maybe his thighs are built like tree trunks to keep him steady (lord help i love thighs). And hes built like a goddamned strong man. No rippling muscles in sight, just lots of extra chub to protect those muscles.

~~♡Consider large Karl Heisenburg♡ ~~

[foxrare556]

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[whateverisbeautiful]

Reveling in Richonne

#62: The Cat (7x10)

The cat. The cat. The cat. 🐱 Whoever sat in that writers room and thought to put this in this episode I have to tell them; Thank you one thousand times! It was amazing. In every way. 👏🏽👏🏽

And the fact that this was done in 7x10 when in 6x10 Richonne was officially born. 😭 Too much good stuff! It was like an anniversary gift and I’m so here for it. 🙌🏾

So before this solid gold moment, I love the shot we get of Rick and Michonne when some of the Trash Trio remind them that they want guns soon.

Like one; last time we saw R&M they were standing in different areas, but of course now they’re side by side once again. Two; it reminded me of a similar shot of them in the Kingdom…

These shots are great cuz first; the king and queen vibes are everything. And second; it really makes R&M feel like partners and a package deal. They are going into any new territory as a unit and they always mirror each other without even realizing it. 

And it’s subtle but you can see Rick look over to Michonne as the trash people walk away and I feel like he’s low key acknowledging how odd these trash folk are. 😂

And then, the next time we see these two, they are standing extra close to each other near that car as the rest of TF load stuff up. I love the way R&M are standing and facing each other in this shot. Like you can tell that their focus is only on each other in this moment.

And Michonne is really sounding like a wife when she says, “Once we get you stitched up, we’ll go right back out and find the guns, right?” Like I love that she says “we” and that she just automatically knows that they’re going to go get these guns together.

I always did wonder how it ended up that Rick and Michonne would be the only two who went on the gun run, but I feel like it’s in this moment where they both knew they wanted to do the run with just the two of them lol. 😋

And I love that she says, “right?” because neither of them ever command the other, they always speak in a way where they allow the other to co-sign and for it to be a joint decision.

And Rick says, “That’s right.” Again, I love how they always verbally validate each other. And you can literally hear the contentment in his voice. Like Homeboy is just in the best mood rn. ☺️

And then Michonne asks “Do you have any idea where?” and Rick says again with so much contentment and optimism “No, but that’s never stopped us before.”

First; The “us”. He means the two of them. Like Rick is so over the moon about the fact that he and Michonne are such a power couple and I love how hopeful he’s feeling. We really haven’t seen Rick be this hopeful in a minute and of course it’s Michonne who has gotten him to this point.

And I love that they are already standing so close, but Rick steps even closer when he says this cuz he really wants her to know by “us” he means the two of them lol.

And then the smile Michonne has when he says this is so sweet cuz you know she loves his hopefulness and his belief in them, cuz she believes in them too. Plus, you can tell she low key thinks his cheery mood is the cutest thing. 😋

And then Rosita tries it when she attitudinally tells them it’s time to go. I was like, “Rosita, girl…

And I’m glad that they didn’t listen to her and just hop in the car, cuz then we wouldn’t have got another one of my top ten Richonne moments. 😍

Rick says “Hold on” and then he hustles over to somewhere. I love that you see him hustle over cuz it doesn’t matter how injured he is, Homeboy is going to accomplish this goal. And he walks over to this cat sculpture…

He takes it and then walks/limps right back over to Michonne and she laughs and says, “Why are you…” I love this response from her cuz I love the playful aspect of their relationship. 

And you can tell she’s so amused and charmed by him before she even knows what he’s up to. And he really knows how to make her smile.

He hands her the cat and it legit looks like he’s handing her roses or something. Like all of a sudden this cat from the trash place looks like the sweetest gift possible. 😊 And then he says, “Because we won” And, again, you know he’s talking about the two of them. And I feel like he’s happier about the “we” than the “won” lol. Like he’s glad they won but what really has him smiling is that they won together. Then, because Rick stays one-upping himself, he goes on to reveal that he didn’t just get this because they won. He tells her, “And to replace the one you lost”. And it was at this moment that Rick won the Husband Of The Year award. 👏🏽👏🏽😋

Y’all! 🙉 This moment was amazing and gorgeous and precious and sentimental and it made me so happy. 

I’m proud to say that the literal second he walked over to hand her that cat, before I even heard Rick confirm this, I told my family “I’m pretty sure this has to do with that cat statue Michonne got in season three.” I hadn’t re-watched “Clear” in ages but that cat moment was still stored in my memory, so I was not late to this party lol. 👌🏽 And when he said, “to replace the one you lost” I was done. 😭 Perfection. Okay, can I break down the reasons I love this? One; The fact that this man remembered that rainbow cat from season three. He is the realest of the ones! 🙌🏾

It's actually so impressive that he remembered that cat from all that time ago lol. The fact that he remembered that rainbow cat is so amazing cuz think about all they've been through since then. You'd think a rainbow cat wouldn't stay on his radar. But that cat had to do with her so of course it stays on his radar.

And think about where R&M were at in their relationship when she got that cat. She was still pretty much a stranger and she wasn't even with Rick when she got it. But, even then, he took note of it cuz he's been taking note of her since day one. ☝🏽☺️ I love it too cuz I know so many people caught the Richonne bug and started shipping them during “Clear” and so for y’all to receive confirmation that, even in the beginning of their relationship, Rick was really paying attention to Michonne in a deeper way, had to be so validating. I love knowing that the rainbow cat was something stored in his memory and him alluding to it here reminds us that these are still those season three characters. Y’all, their journey is everything.

And knowing this, there is now no denying that their moment near the car in "Clear" was 110% flirting. 💯 (I just realized how much that “Clear” moment near the trunk parallels when R&M are near the trunk of this car in 7x10 🙌🏾) This cat moment also made me wonder; at what point did Rick notice the Trash Land cat? Like, amidst all this craziness with Jadis, there was still room in Rick’s mind to notice that cat and think, "Michonne likes that type of stuff. I'm going to get it for her." 😋 Like it’s now proven that Michonne pretty much owns 90% of Rick's mind. 😂 Two; I love that Rick stays getting stuff for his wife. And how sweet is this man to celebrate their win by getting a gift for his woman? Like he legit has so much gratitude and appreciation for her. Also, he loves courting her and I'm so here for that traditional romantic side of him. It’s cool cuz in the tenth episode of season six, Rick got Michonne mints and that helped lead to their romantic relationship, and now in the tenth episode of season seven he’s getting her a cat which will help lead to their honeymoon lol. 😊 Three; I love the way Michonne holds this cat like it’s a teddy bear that he won for her at idk a carnival or something 😉. And it's sweet that he stays looking right at her this whole time and she has the most genuine smile because of him. I repeat; Sis is smitten. 😊 

Like Michonne’s not just a warrior, she’s a woman, and I love that Rick makes her feel like one. 👌🏽 Four; Rick and Michonne have given off husband and wife vibes a lot in this series and in this moment they were so extremely married. But also their scenes in this episode also felt so youthful and fun and it was like they were simultaneously giving boyfriend/girlfriend vibes. This scene is also so amazing cuz this is Rick "Nothing to Play With" Grimes being all cute and getting a gift for his wife like this trash heap is Pottery Barn. 😋 Five; Rick saying "To replace the one you lost" is so very sweet and Rick has truly replaced so many things she's lost. Like phrasing it this way really hits home how much Michonne has gained in her relationship with Rick. They both have enhanced each other's lives so much. Six; I absolutely adore that Rick pursues Michonne even though he has her completely. He cares to give her every good thing he can cuz these two don’t just need each other, they truly want each other and they want to make each other smile whenever they get the chance. ☺️ I love that Rick just proudly smiles and walks away, after handing the cat to her, knowing full well what he just did. 😋 Like this was Rick's "Kiss of Life" moment in a way, cuz he got to do something that sweeps her off her feet, the same way she did for him in 7x5. And then he goes to the car and says “All right, let’s go” cuz he’s accomplished the most important thing of the day; making his wife happy 👌🏽, so now they can officially leave.

Michonne so deserves someone who will love her and do these little things to court her and make her smile and I'm glad Rick is so good at doing this. As he walks away Michonne just seems subtly stunned that he would remember that about her and she's so happy. And he’s so happy to have been able to give her a gift that was meaningful and to reveal to her that he's been paying attention to her for a long time now. 

Like I feel like he knows that, in this moment, he’s happily ratting himself out and letting her know she’s had a special place in his heart for the longest. 😊 I love that this last moment of their 7x10 storyline was a beautiful callback and a very loving Richonne moment. Like this was such a perfect button for their "anniversary" episode. And the fact that they've only fallen more in love since canon is so wonderful. What this scene confirms is that Michonne is always and has always been on Rick’s mind. It’s just pure facts at this point. 😂👌🏽 And it also illustrates that they are both equally good at captivating each other. Like it’s a talent they both possess lol. 😋 I knew that every Richonne moment in 7x10 was trying to give us clear insight of where R&M’s state of minds were so that, the next time we see them, we’d know without a doubt that these two are more head over heels than ever. And with everything that went down between them in 7x10 I was like okay this is totally gearing up for the love fest that's about to go down in just two weeks. All the Richonne moments in 7x10 were solid gold and nearly took me out, so I knew I would never be ready for what comes next. 🙈😋 7x10 was just the prequel, y'all. And they tried to prepare us with these cute scenes in Trash Land but let's be real, when you're trash; nothing could prepare us for the greatness that would become the illustrious "7x12". 🤗🎉

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1. current favorite song?

Probably “All the Pretty Girls” by Kaleo, idk why but the lead singer’s voice just sounds like pure magic. I got got see the band live last week and ahhhh it was amazing I reccomend Kaleo’s music to everyone (they got rock, they got soul, they got magic).

2. little known fact(s)? about u?

Hmmm... I do aerial arts and stuff, that’s fun, but a fair amount of people know that. Oh, I was convinced I wanted to grow up and be a chicken farmer until I was 12 or 13. Plot twist, who wants to grow up!

3. is there someone yr thinking about rn? why?

Yess; my cat bc he is very soft and I love him but I am worried about him cause he’s gonna have to be moving around a lot now and he’s not good with change. 

4. what are u usually doing on yr free time?

Free time lolol what’s that. But when I do get a second or two I’m usually drawing, reading, listening to music, or all three simultaneously.

5. one skill you wish you knew?

Piano. It’s so pretty and I’d love to be at someone’s house, see they have a piano, and go ah! a piano! I will play beautiful music

6. tattoos or piercings?

I have earlobe piercings and I really want to get my traegus pierced. As for tattoos, I have a few planned, including a small rainbow heart on my ankle I want to get before pride this year.

7. if you could dye your hair any unnatural color, what would it be?

I’d love to do, like, cremesicle-orange. I think it’d be super pretty and go with lots of colors. But I don’t have the skin tone to pull it off.

8. strangest dream you’ve ever had?

One time when I was little I had this really weird dream.. There was this toaster, and a bunch of large bugs (as tall as the toaster) were lined up beside it. The first one in line (a ladybug) walked into the side of the toaster (there was an opening in the side bc dream logic) and popped out of the top as a roast chicken. Then I saw a small hand going into the toaster, and I woke up to find that I was in the kitchen, with my hand in the toaster, with the toaster on. I literally burned myself in my sleep!!

9. funny/embarrassing story (if u wanna share one)?

Some of ya’ll probably know this one, but while I was acting in a production of Peter and the Starcatcher, I had to run into the wings and accidentally split my knee open on a trunk backstage (and funnily enough, bc of the adrenaline of the show, I didn’t notice that my knee was gushing blood until after the show lol). During that same run, my friend on crew did the exact same thing, and now we have matching scars. So we are the Scarcatchers!

10. (for all my theatre people out there) fav musical?

Cabaret!! And I get to see it on my birthday this year so I’m super excited ahhh

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3. Ideal president of the united states?

4. Favorite style of art? (Can be favorite to draw yourself, or simply a style you admire)

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6. Ideal way to die?

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