#we'll see if I ever get around to writing it haha

[l3ry4]

Oh! oh! i have a request 😺☝️

Zoey x fem reader

Where the reader is very cold, quiet and serious, she is the Huntrix's bodyguard, she always has the habit of smoking or drinking after work outside the building until Zoey decides to talk to her

If I made you feel uncomfortable, just ignore this, I'm sorry.

Thanks for your attention

-😸

"𝓘 Like you, 𝒲hats stopping you?"

𝒲arningsꪆ୧ Wl ꪆ୧ Implied smoking ꪆ୧ Comfortꪆ୧ Angstꪆ୧ Fluff ꪆ୧ Implied drinking

𝑆ummaryꪆ୧ Zoey wants to know what's going on with you.

。 ❀°。𝓡equested!。 ❀°。

You never had the time to joke around. "You take your job too seriously, chillax let's just have fun!" Is what most would say.

By "Most" I mean Zoey.─ Zoey always found a way to get on your nerves one way or another.

"____" Zoey called out your name, slowly and sneakily.

You put a hand over your face─ Letting out a breathy sigh.

"What?"

"Wanna get boba with me?" Zoey smiled, pressing her fingers into the dimples. You looked Zoey up and down─your brows furrowing.

"No, I'm a bodyguard, not a friend."

Thats how most interactions with Zoey went. It's not that you disliked her.─Maybe sometimes you disliked her, but honestly she could never leave you alone!

"2 hours until my shift ends" You muttered looking at the clock.

"_____, HELP!!" Zoey and Rumi screamed.

Your ears twitched up, your heart dropping slightly. You ran up the stairs of the penthouse─Quickly identifying where the screaming was coming from.

You barged into the room, panting slightly, a drop of sweat rolling down your forehead.

"Oh my gosh, KILL IT RUMI" Zoey screamed pushing rumi towards the spider.

Rumi gritted her teeth clenching her fist tightly. You groaned stepping bewteen the raging spider and the girls.

"Seriously?" You stomped on the spider, quickly ending its life.

Zoey quickly pushed Rumi out of the way─ Hugging you tightly.

"Let go of me" You pushed Zoey away. "Im a body guard Zoey, not your friend, and we'll NEVER be friends." You spoke with a harsh tone

"____?"Zoey furrowed her brows as her lips parted.

"What, Zoey? What" Your eyes twitched in irritation. "I don't get payed for this, I dont get payed to be a friend"

Zoeys lips quivered slightly, she didn't know what to say. "Right" She spoke, the livelyness she had disappearing. "Sorry it won't happen again"

Ever since that day Zoey wouldn't talk to you, no matter how hard you tried.

"Zoey, Look" you attempted to get a hold of Zoey while she was writing rap lyrics.

"I'm busy" Zoey spoke not turning to look at you once.

Or for example,

"Zoey, can we talk" You grabbed her wrist, your grip firm─but gentle.

Zoey pulled her wrist away from your grasp, her brows furrowing slightly. "Your my bodyguard not my friend."

This went on for weeks, until one day during a fan greeting.

"I'm so glad!" Zoey intertwined hands with another fan (Platonically)

You couldn't help but steal glances at Zoey. You missed her, honestly. You missed her constantly hovering over you, you missed the way she used to smile at you.

You liked Zoey, you suppressed those feelings.

And you couldn't lie seeing Zoey with Men and other women did make your heart boil a little.

"Haha, thank you." Zoey smiled as she signed a small sheet of paper.

"Your so beautiful, how are you still single?" A fan remarked.

That was it, the jealousy inside you was fuming, ready to takeover at any moment. You couldn't take it.

Without a word you clocked out early─taking a cab to your apartment.

You face planted in your bed, the only thing running through your mind was Zoey, not just any Zoey, Your Zoey.

The next day

"Zoey"

Zoey turned over to look at you, "Yes?" She responded.

"Are you still in that mood for boba?" You questioned, avoiding eye contact at all cost.

She smiled─nodding slightly.

The walk to the The boba tea store was hectic─Paparazzi swarmed the both of you.

"Zoey, any new songs coming up!" A paparazzi flashed the camera in her face.

Zoeys eyes twitched as she covered her face with her arm. You quickly intervened─Pushing the cameraman slightly.

"That's a warning, backoff" You spoke in a threatening voice.

"Hii,could I please get two brown sugar milk teas?"

The cashier nodded violently. "Ofcourse Zoey! It's on the house"

After a couple minutes of waiting the boba tea was ready.

The walk home was just as hectic, even more paparazzi swarmed you guys. But it didn't matter, you were with Zoey.

You made it back to the penthouse, a smile creeping upon you.

Zoey smiled "Thank you for today, and I'm sorry for avoiding you"

"Yeah, no, it was nothing" You spoke quietly.

A couple hours later, you clocked out. You sat outside a bar looking completely wasted, a cig bud burning out in your hand as you passed out. Your hair was a mess, your clothes had stains of alcohol. Oh, and you reeked of alcohol.

As you were slowly blacking out you felt a hand against yours.

"____?" It was zoey, she was wearing an oversized hoodie and sweatpants, her brows furrowed at your drunken state.

"We need to talk about this!" She said putting your arm around her shoulder,carrying you back to her penthouse.

"Your heavy" Zoey muttered under her breath as you slumped against her.

"Zoey?" You spoke, your mind in a spiral.

"Look, ____ i dont know why your doing this but this has to stop." Zoeys lips parted hesitantly "I like- I mean, I care about you y'know?"

You smiled drunkenly "I like you too"

Zoey immediately stopped in her tracks almost dropping you─ Her face was as red as a tomato.

I am so terribly sorry this is horrible and rushed LOL😭 Didn't eat this up but anywayyy, I might rewrite this prompt later if I have a chance. And no worries your request didn't make me uncomfortable at all!

[waystarresourceco]

As mentioned in the tags/comments of this post, some headcanons on Kendall, Nate, and Shiv (but mostly Shiv) below:

Warning for a slightly long list of bullets.

I tend to think Ken and Nate met first, while Ken was at Waystar Shanghai and Nate worked either at the U.S. embassy or had some kind of foreign policy fellowship. The friendship carried over when they both came back to the U.S.

Below is how I imagine Nate and Shiv may have started up the fist time around (in hybrid headcanon/fic/bullet point fashion):

Shiv and Nate meet at a bar

It starts when Kendall offers to set up an intro to “help her get her footing” in DC

Like she needs that

God, her brother’s an ass

She says no of course and thinks that will be the end of it

But she only gets 3 weeks of peace before Kendall’s bothering her again

He lets her know he’ll be in town, running errands for dad

He says they should grab drinks and catch-up

She throws him a bone, agrees and picks a bar

When she gets there, Ken’s already a few deep, another man’s arm resting casually on his shoulder

When she makes her way over, Kendall introduces the guy as Nate

Yes, that Nate

And she can’t help but feel one part ambushed and two parts pissed – like she’s being third-wheeled at her own fucking family reunion

Almost unbidden, she wonders if this is a play, if there's something here she needs to navigate

But the echo of old instincts passes as she settles into the situation

And somehow, after an hour and a half of drinking, Ken’s bumming a cig (or something harder), Nate is shamelessly flirting with her, and she can barely remember why she was so hesitant to meet this guy

Seeing Nate up close and personal, she’s starting to understand his value

Nate is, as some would say, not unattractive

Plus he’s kind of a little charming

But equally important, he’s Kendall’s

And she’d be lying if there isn’t something in that

She remembers being 9 and having butterflies in her stomach on the rare occasions Kendall brough Stewy home from school

She remembers being 10 and realizing nothing she did would ever matter to him because he only really cared about Kendall

Dormant acid prickles at the edges of her memory

So she thinks, fuck it, and starts to flirt back

They almost fuck in the bathroom before her paranoia gets the better of her

When Kendall gets back from who knows where doing who knows what, he’s none the wiser

Shiv calls it a night shortly after

Nate comes over at 3:20am

They make it 4 months before Kendall finds out

He promptly gives her a call, every word edged in a small snap

A part of her loves it

She brushes him off, because her life has never been his business anyway, least of all now

But they make plans to meet up next week anyway, when he’ll be back in town   

This time, it’s her who brings the surprise guest

Nate is at her side as Kendall enters the crowded bar, Nate's hand drifting down from her waist to skim the top of her ass

Ken makes a face, but pretends to be unphased

As if he isn’t the worst liar she’s ever met

And fine, she’ll admit it, in this moment Nate feels like a victory

There’s something that feels like winning about taking one of Kendall’s friends for herself

And sure she likes him, and sure there are other reasons to keep doing…whatever they’re doing

But this, winning, this is part of it

She doesn’t quite catch that Nate seems to be figuring that out too

He moves his hand

[yuesya]

COME TO ME, [            ]!

The caged bird jolts from its chained perch, eyes flying open at the call from the Master. A summons. Fear and nervousness flutter together in an unsettling swirl inside the pit of its stomach; the master sounds angry, furious, and that’s not a good sign.

Then, Anemo energy crackles up around the bird-demon of its own volition; the Master who owns it has called for it, and so it must answer.

… Whether it wishes to, or not. For the Master holds its name, and so the body obeys swiftly, even when the mind hesitates. Even when the mind screams and refuses–

The Master’s orders are absolute.

I want to die.

Anemo energy whips around his bruised, bleeding body. Then the entire world turns on its head and shifts, and the bird is no longer inside its cage, nestled deep within the caverns of a mountain where light does not reach. Instead–

Light. The sun is blinding, and the surrounding wind howls like an enraged storm.

(Blood lingers in the air, so thick that the bird can almost taste it upon its tongue.)

Battle-honed instinct immediately draws a spear into its hands, blocking the swing of a sword before it can even take stock of its surroundings. But the force behind the sword is unexpectedly strong, and the bird finds itself thrown to the side, violently flung away–

I want to die.

TO ME, [            ], YOU USELESS WRETCH.

The bird gasps, pain exploding across its abdomen as it’s forcibly summoned in front of the Master to block the blade with its body. For the first time, the bird is able to take a proper look at its attacker –the Master’s enemy– and they’re–

Wearing the shape of an adolescent girl, with long white hair and blue eyes that shine with an unearthly light–

A god.

There’s no mistake. Their essence is the same as its master’s. That’s a god.

And clearly, a powerful one.

The girl-god’s blade is dripping with blood –and the bird finally realizes the reason for it. Around them, the bodies of the Master’s other thralls lie broken and bleeding; some of them dead, others on the verge of death. Even the Master –the Master is bleeding, clutching at the bloody stump of a severed arm that drips black ichor onto the ground.

The bird stares at the young god. Blue eyes regard it dispassionately in return.

I want to die.

“You know what to do, my little bird,” the Master snarls from behind it. “Stall it using every means at your disposal. Do not allow her to harm me.”

I want to die.

[            ], defend me.

The bird jolts, and darts forward immediately at its master’s command. A new spear materializes beneath its hands, and it stabs forward. The weapon lances through the air, Anemo energy rippling around it in a wild vortex–

But the winds dissipate before they can reach the young, nameless god. Who simply raises her blade again and easily cuts through the god-killing metal of the very spear that the bird holds. Clang, clang. The broken halves of the spear do not last long beneath the sharpness of the nameless god’s sword, and the bird finds itself staring down the pointed end of that crimson blade.

I want to die.

[            ], fight with all your strength.

The bird screams. Anemo energy surges up around it, but it’s not the pain of uncontrollable winds slicing into its flesh that causes it to scream, but instead the sensation of a clawed hand digging in and crushing its soul, forcing it to obey fight kill devour–

The bird flies forward, slamming into the nameless god with sharp talons, losing grip on its human shape. Bloodied, mangled wings beat behind it, feathers as sharp as knives.

It’s no use. The bird is unable to leave so much as even a single scratch on the nameless god, whose expression does not once change towards it.

… Please let me die.

“It is finished!” The Master proclaims, triumph threaded through their words. No, no, no! “Powerful though you might be, you are but a youngling, unknowing of arcane magics beyond your comprehension. Upon mine authority, the Mistress of Dreams hereby commands you: Henceforth, you shall faithfully obey your Lord and devotedly serve the Master of your soul, Decarabian!”

[bwobgames]

Small comics for all the endings: prologue edition

This better be worth it

Something feels... wrong

But I don't have time for any of that

HELLO?! IS THIS THE HOSPITAL

Ah, right away!

Good morning! Terrribly Sorry, I was busy with paperwork, are you here for...?

Leg

Huh? The whole leg?

I hope not. You're the doctor right?

Yes, Roberto Díaz, at your service.

And this is the hospital?

Yes.

...Does it really accept trades instead of money?

Yes!

What if you don't like the trade.

As long as it is useful it's fine!

Do you mind a sack full of potatoes. They're good quality. I can also give you a horse.

The potatoes are fine!

Do you mind my horse. I parked it in the front.

It's fine!

It could be eating your lawn

It's fine!!! Let's get to the examination room, please!

Hurts when I step on it. It's also lumpy.

Let me see... Ah, this is a sprained ankle. Don't worry, a cast should make it better. It will take just one day!

Ah, I need to fill a medical form for this, do you mind giving me some information?

As long as you burn it after.

Um. It's protected by Doctor-Patient confidentiality. No one else can see it.

Fine then. I'm Bernardo Beebo. Have a sprained ankle. Live a few towns from here. Male. Seventeen.

Wha- Seventeen?! Ah no offense-

Working on the farms will do that to you.

You're the age of my daughter... And you came here alone?! Have your parents-?!

Dead.

Ah. My condolences.

Do you... have more family?

I think I have an uncle somewhere. Might've died too.

Let me rephrase that, do you have anyone as an emergency contact?

Oh. Uh...

My- My wife. Olivia Naranjo.

But if anything happens, don't call her. I don't want her to worry.

That defeats the purpose of an emergency contact though.

By the way, doctor. You don't look that old yourself, are you also my age?

Ah, no, I'm definitely older than you.

I just... don't remember the exact amount.

I must be around... 70? 80 now?

What. How. You don't look a day over 40.

It's-

Dad I'm back!

Oh, sorry

Leave your backpack upstairs!

...So it runs in the family. To look freakishly young. Is she really 17?

Haha, yes. She'll be going to the capital next year, for university.

I been trying to defer her from the ways of medicine, but she's as stubborn as her mother.

Oh? you got a wife?

...Had. She- She died when Laura was a baby.

Oh. I'm really sorry.

I don't know what I'd do if Olivia died. I don't know if I could go on.

I thought that as well

I thought that many times

But, we have to move on.

The people need us. We have to help them.

It's our purpose.

Ah, the hippocratic oath and all that.

Here, Is everything correct?

Uh

Move it a bit closer. A bit closer.

It seems you might need glasses, Mr. Bernardo

Ah, all those nights forcing my eyes in the dark finally gave consequence.

Will I need to pay extra for that.

It's on the house!

You wrote my name wrong

Huh? Where?

It's "Beebo" not "Vivo"

Beebo? Are you foreign?

No, the guy who had to write down the names thought my grandpa looked foreign so he wrote it weird.

Now all my bloodline is cursed to be named Beebo.

Haha, it's unique truly! easy to remember.

Allright, let me put this on your feet. Keep this on at all times, except showers of course. And rest, as difficult as it might be with your job. Visit me in two more weeks to see how its going!

Thanks. I'll enter the sack.

Wha- This is overflowing!

Good harvest. Thank you for accepting them. Things are hard these days.

We'll manage. If you have any more ailments, don't doubt coming here.

...

You seem like a good man, doctor.

Ah... many say that.

So I'll give you advice.

Huh?

Do not let your daughter enter university

Things are dire out there, in the capital.

They're killing them.

If she's as good as a person as you are, she'll get killed.

Here, the surveillance is low. It's safer. Keep her here.

Don't risk it.

...Thank you. I... I knew things were happening but-

It's worse. I only hear what the people say they saw, but whatever it's being hidden must be way worse.

If you ever find yourself in trouble with any of that, find me.

I'll take care of it.

Burn my information.

... There was never any Bernardo Beebo in this room. Only, uh, Ezekiel Squeep.

Exactly. See you in a few weeks.

------------------------------------------------------------------

He's dead?

Oh, I didn't know. Well he was pretty old so it shouldn't surprise me. Thank you.

Well Oliver, seems like your new pediatrician is unavailable today. And forever. Let's take the carrot sack back.

It's a shame, I wanted him to see you. Ask him why you're a boy when the machine clearly said you were a girl.

I bet the doctor could've guessed it correctly

Ah, what can you do. Guess you won't get to meet the house of vera.

[nebrasska-alasska]

AND YOU. BETA ORBITER MALE. I COULD DO WITHOUT YOU.

But heyyy pookie :33

I've been wondering, since AO3 was scraped, has it made you consider privating any of your fics?

Reportedly the data that WAS scraped was deleted from AO3 threatening legal action (and we know they have lawyers for DAYS with the money that's donated MONTHLY) but I got it from TikTok so I'm not sure how credible that source is.

BUT YOU MAKE ME FEEL SMARTER AND STRONGER SO I WILL KEEP YOU AROUND ANYWAYS

Hey pooks! I don't think I will ever be privating my fics just because I don't know if making them private will actually prevent them from getting scraped in the future, and also because the whole thing is so exhausting and I don't care enough to play into it. Like I care, but not enough to go through and lock things. My main goal with my stories and accounts is to have fun writing stories, and then have fun sharing them with people! Wouldn't be very conducive towards my goal to restrict who can read them.

But yeah don't get me wrong, death to scrapers, want them dead by sundown, HAHA we'll have to see what the future brings us!

[gallaghercest]

Lyric Analysis - It's a Crime

Ok, this reunion really messed with my head. It feels like a dream come true. I never imagined to experience this. I've been listening to Oasis non-stop since the 27th. I've been obsessing with these two fuckers in such a way that I haven't done since I was 16.

My current obsession has been It's A Crime. It's a demo from 1999, SOTSOG era. A few years later it was released as a single during the Don't Believe The Truth era as "Let There Be Love". Mind you that LTBL is the second song Liam and Noel sing together, the first being Acquiesce - yes, that one where Noel sings they need and believe in each other.

I always knew these lyrics were a huge piece of evidence, but for some reason, I never managed to understand what it meant. It was sort of an enigma to me.

Well, let's get into it. It won't be anything groundbreaking, just my thoughts on the lyrics as I need to vent with someone.

Disclaimer: I don't ship Liam and Noel, these are only thoughts and theories about their relationship, and this is all merely for entertainment purposes. Noel/Liam, if you're reading this, please don't sue me. I'm cool.

Before we start, I'd like to remind you of My version/timeline of Liam and Noel's relationship as this will help you understand my analysis:

Their thingy started around 1992, as Liam and Noel got closer to each other because of Oasis;

I firmly believe Noel was the starter, hence Lock All The Doors (1992) lyrics. Why did Liam agree with that? Fuck knows. I'd die to know that;

Noel was the one who showed more affection/was head over heels in love during 1992-1995. He was always writing about Liam and treating him like a God. Liam loved Noel too but I just think he had more important things to care about, he didn't really see how important Noel's love and public displays of affection were. He was too immature to realize that and value Noel's love. We know Noel is a cold person by nature so showing his vulnerable side to Liam was something important to him, but Liam couldn't understand that;

Then we have 1996. Boom. That was the first time their ""relationship"" was in crisis. I don't know if it was because of their wives or if a single episode we're unaware of led to a crisis. I sadly don't have that info. I also believe Noel went to Mustique Island as a way to cope with/escape this crisis. He recorded nearly all the demos for Be Here Now there, including If We Shadows and Untitled. Haha. The boy was depressed as hell;

Things seemed to get a lot better in 1997-1998;

1999-2001 is a strange period, it seems off - they seemed more distant, but at the same time, there are some hints Noel was still willing to give themselves one more try. I don't have many thoughts on that period;

2002: they seemed to be on pretty good terms, but guess what: from this year onwards, their roles switched - Liam started to be the one who's most affectionate, and more passionate and needy, while Noel was more distant, and cold. That was their dynamics until 2007-2008;

2009 was a terrible year for them so I won't even bother to comment on that.

Well, you can say what you want But you won't get a thing from me And if you don't understand That's it's not in your hands you need Let there be love

You'll notice that, throughout the song, Noel uses the words "want" and "feel"/"mean" in the first line of each verse, because there's a difference between what Liam wants to say and what Liam needs to say. We'll get into that later on.

I think this verse supports what I said about Noel being emotionally unavailable during the SOTSOG era and post-2002. I don't know what happened in 1996 but he seemed to be extremely bitter ever since (1997 being an exception). No matter how many times Liam told him he loved Noel, no matter how Liam showed his affection or begged for Noel's attention, he wouldn't get it. The old Noel was dead.

The last three lines, in my opinion, show that what Liam needs is Noel's love, something that's irreplaceable in his life: there's nothing Liam can do on his own that would replace what they have, and no one else on Earth could give Liam the same love - so it's really not in his hands. This also accentuates how Noel likes to be in charge/have power.

"Let there be love". Noel is telling Liam that he should let love take over him, and thus be more expressive. Noel always says how Liam is an angry man, etc, so this is just a message to remind him that he's still able to love.

But you can say what you feel And it might never steal from me And then you must understand That it's all in your hands what you need Let there be love

English is not my first language so I have no idea if the "steal from me" is an idiom that means anything other than the regular meaning of it. The first line shows that all Noel wanted was Liam to be more verbal about them i.e. show more affection.

Third and fourth lines show that Noel's way of loving solely depends on Liam's actions - if Liam shows his love, Noel's happy and will express his love too. By saying that, we must think: does that mean Noel's love is not unconditional? Does it mean a huge part of Noel's obsession with Liam was a need to feel approved and needed by Liam, which is (plot twist) basically the exact same way Liam felt about Noel during… his entire life? In the end, both wished for the same thing from each other but were poor communicators.

Again, Noel thinks his love is all Liam needs, but Liam is unaware of it.

And I never knew But all the things that you've done Are coming right back to you But everybody knows that it's no crime

1994 Noel would never have imagined that their relationship would be in shambles in 1996, or that they would go through such emotionally-distant periods, ever.

My understanding of this whole verse is that Noel was aware that Liam was getting his karma, not only regarding their relationship but with life in general, and Noel never imagined that would ever happen, as Liam always seemed to get away with absolutely everything when they were younger.

Although Liam and Patsy had Lennon in 1999, they got divorced in 2000, so we can suppose things were not very nice when this demo was recorded. Although Liam was sober around the SOTSOG recordings in 1999, he was Drunk™️ as hell on the second Wembley night in 2000. Liam didn't value Noel's love in the early years, and now he's paying for that "mistake". In Noel's mind, that's no crime. People reap what they sow, whether that's good or bad.

But does it make you feel ashamed? You never said what you've done And there's no need to blame But everybody knows Yeah, everybody knows Everybody knows that it's no crime It's no crime

These lines are sort of a mystery to me. "You never said what you've done". What does Noel mean by that? Is he talking about the 1ncest? Or is Liam not able to admit he failed to meet Noel's emotional needs? I believe it is the latter. In Noel's mind, that would be a reason for Liam to be ashamed, but at the same time, he can't blame him, since Noel was the one who started all of this.

For a second, while I was reading the lyrics, I realised the first three lines were kind of familiar to me. Then I had an epiphany and noticed that Noel has written something similar in Stay Young, released in 1997: They're making you feel so ashamed/Making you taking the blame. As I always say, guilt, blame, shame, being a sinner, and wanting to escape from people are recurrent themes in Noel's lyrics. I wonder why…………..

So you can say what you want But you'll not get a thought from me But if you say what you mean Then you might get a thing from me Let there be love

This just reflects what I said above: if Liam says whatever he pleases - or, in this case, if he's not verbal with Noel -, Noel will shut down. However, if Liam says what he really feels deep inside, Noel might be cool to him. That line shows me that despite Liam being immature and not valuing Noel in the past/present, he still knew Liam genuinely loved him the same way he did. Noel just had this (ego-guided?) desire to hear that. Clearly, Noel's language of love is words of affirmation (he's such a Gemini!!!), and Liam's is acts of service (he's such a Virgo!!!). That's it.

While I was writing the above paragraph, I thought, "Am I going nuts? What if everything I'm writing is pure bullshit?". So I refreshed my Tumblr timeline and saw THIS:

It's a Liam quote from 2006. It's literally what I've been saying throughout this whole analysis. Liam thinks words are not necessary. But Noel does. Do I think Noel complained about Liam's lack of communication with Liam himself? Probably not. Noel'd probably think that'd be humiliating. I think there's a high chance that Noel just vented about it in his lyrics and when he was face-to-face with Liam, they'd simply fight with each other as a way to express the frustration they felt inside caused by each of them not being able to act the way they expected, love-wise.

If I ever knew That all the things I've thought Are coming right back to you But everybody thinks that it's a crime

First things first: I love Noel's delivery of the word "Crime" in this verse. It's so agonizing, you can really feel his guilt/desperation.

To me, this verse shows how Noel knows the 1ncest and his own actions/way of treating Liam impacts Liam's life and way of being, and also their relationship in general. It all started with a thought in Noel's mind back in 1992. An intrusive one, most likely. But Noel wasn't able to brush it off and eventually gave in to his forbidden wishes. If he ever knew how that would affect them forever, he'd have never done that (no shit, Sherlock).

Obviously, everybody would think what they have is a crime. Because, luckily, people are sane. Alternatively, Noel might meant that even when Liam does something wrong or gets what he deserves, people still think it's a crime for him to be held accountable for his actions. As I mentioned above, Noel is convinced that Liam is the world's protegé, a kind of invincible human being who is never blamed by anyone.

It never makes you feel ashamed You sit around and you sold And you're passing the blame But everybody knows Yeah everybody knows Everybody knows that it's a crime It's a crime

Now, Noel is kind of blaming Liam for not doing anything to change his behaviour, being convinced that Noel's the reason why everything is shite and blaming him for it. Or maybe blaming other people/situations to justify his behaviour/lack of expression of feelings.

Either way, unless Noel would address his desires directly to Liam, it doesn't make a lot of sense in my head to be a bitch about it. I mean, get a grip. Stop writing songs about it and do something!!! Cry in public!!! Make a press conference to expose how Liam is non-verbal with you!!!

Last lines conclude that, in the end, 1ncest is still a crime. Who would've thought?

-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- That's it - hope you missed me and enjoyed this. Kiss Kiss JM

[throwawayhero]

Heyyy idk how to do request this is my first time Lmaoo but I wanted to do the trio (todobakudeku) getting jealous because readers guy friends 😅 I’m not sure if that makes sense but I believe you know what I mean 🤲🏽

It makes complete sense don't worry!! And thank you for sending in a request! A few others have sent some in and I promise that I will get to writing them, it's just difficult to find time these days!! Also mad respect to whoever asked straight up if I could do Bakugou smut, but we'll see ;p

I feel like Shoto!Todoroki would honestly squint a lot when he gets jealous. A scrutinising glare is his version of a resting bitch face when it comes to being possessive. Definitely goes a lot more quiet than usual, which is saying something.

Probably feels a bit guilty about it too. I get the feeling that he'd leave it be until he's neutral and then bring it up. No feelings were ever seriously hurt. He's probably more chill about it than people would think, and I love that for him.

"Are you okay? You went really quiet."

“I’m always quiet.”

Katsuki!Bakugou though... You would definitely notice him being more distant/tense. His jaw is CONSTANTLY clenched and so are his fists. Would poke the inside of his cheek with his tongue. Definitely snappier than usual which is expected. Does not leave your side. Stares the guy down. His eyebrows are permanently furrowed.

Passive aggressiveness is EVIDENT. I can see him either NEVER bringing it up or immediately bringing it up after the guy leaves. It was definitely a problem in the beginning of the relationship but eventually stops.

"You looked like you were going to punch him."

“He was asking for it.”

Izuku!Midoriya is complicated. I can imagine him walking over and being like "What're you guys talking about?" with a smile on his face. I don't think he'd really express his jealousy in public. Probably thinking shit like "You're overreacting." "They're just friends." You know what I mean? Bro DEFINITELY feels guilty about being jealous.

He probably stands there like how he did in Two Heroes when Melissa and All Might were talking in the beginning of the movie. Holds your hand half way through the conversation because why not? I can imagine him picking at the skin around his fingernails while he stands there. It's a bad habit he picked up in middle school.

“Have you been picking at your nails again?"

“Oh.. I didn't even realise haha!"

[shatcey]

OC artwork by @.bicayaya

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Intro || Crumbs || Decoration || Sampling || Sweet fragrance || Syrup

For @floydsteeth. I love Ciel. I fell in love with her (for simplicity) instantly. And I immediately thought of Clavis. It's just the perfect combination. So the scene was born pretty quickly. I wasn't sure if I had described her correctly, so I needed time to think and rethink some parts. I have another idea with her. If you give me the Okay, I'll take the time to write it. I hope you enjoy it.

Unexpected meeting… OC Ciel / Clavis / ??? Fluff/Crack/Crossover Around 600 words dividers by @.sweetmelodygraphics

Ciel ran down the street, Clavis followed behind. He wasn't in a hurry, so the distance between them was getting bigger and bigger.

Haha... Why are you running away?

I'm not talking to you!

It's not like I did anything wrong.

She stopped dead in her tracks, took a deep breath, resisting the urge to punch someone with purple hair and beautiful, TOO beautiful golden eyes... And right after that, she started running again.

But after a few moments, she was stopped by a carriage rushing towards her. It wasn't that close, but one look at the horse made her retreat further and further, without even thinking where she was going. So it wasn't surprising that she literally stumbled into a building... and fell on her back.

Oh my... Are you okay, dear?

Lying on her back, feeling miserable and shaking, she could only stare at the very beautiful dreamcatcher hanging right above her. The man crouched down next to her, and she met the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen. Even Clavis' eyes weren't that pretty... surprisingly.

Can you stand?

The man held out his hand to Ciel, silently offering to help, and at the same moment, a purple wind rushed into the room.

Ciel! Are you okay?

Clavis' concern was in his every word and movement. Ciel instantly felt relieved and tears appeared in the corners of her eyes, ready to spill at any moment.

I was just asking her…

The men looked at each other in obvious shock.

Clavis?

Victor? What are you doing here?

This is... my tea shop!

It's so unexpected to meet you... even more so not at official events.

Indeed…

They continued the conversion, but Ciel was no longer paying attention to its contents.

The men were too busy with each other, so they completely forgot about the damsel... on the floor. Another feeling swept over her, completely displacing the previous one… Ciel looked from one man to the other, took a shaky breath, and stood up on her own. Clavis noticed her movement instantly.

Ciel! You're okay?

Yeah…

He led her to the nearest chair.

Sit here, do you feel any pain? Let me check.

Don’t!

Clavis frowned as he remembered.

Are you still mad at me?

She shook her head slightly…

This is not the biggest problem at the moment…

What is it?

Can't you see? REALLY?

She threw up her hands and immediately clutched her head.

I fell to the floor in front of a man you know from your work.

And we're getting married... 

You still haven't given me an answer.

Ciel growled angrily.

I KNOW! But one day we'll get married… 

What will he think... about me... about you???

And I…

She dropped her head on the table and muttered…

…I’m embarrassed.

Clavis patted her head soothingly.

Hehe. No need, it's Victor.

What does it mean?

People often fall at my feet.

Victor, who was standing a few steps away from them, looked genuinely amused by the scene.

I'm not surprised…

Did you say something, my sweet fiancee?

I’m not your…

You just admit that we're going to marry, so... 

Hurray! She said YES!!!!

Several people clapped, but looked around as if they were unsure whether they should do so. Clavis sat down next to her and took her hand.

Ciel raised her head and looked at the smiling Clavis.

Okay... Just don't do it again…

Can't promise... You're so cute... I wanna kiss you all the time…

She growled and fell back onto the table…

Clavis and Victor laughed almost at once.

Intro || Crumbs || Decoration || Sampling || Sweet fragrance || Syrup

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🔝 𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕋 ℙ𝔸𝔾𝔼 🔝

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[stupidlittlespirit]

Currently watching the first Men In Black which is one of my favorite movies ever and then the brainrot gripped my little brain and went "omg Ford would love this movie" since we KNOW he'd be super into scifi and fantasy movies but also imagine him seeing an alien in the movie and going "reminds me of someone I met in dimension XYZ--"

and then my brain went to "hehe imagine cuddling and watching a movie with Ford" but then i thought more about it and I imagine he's the type to get SUPER into whatever movie you're watching, if you wanna try and get frisky under the blankets he's still gonna be watching out of the corner of his eye while you try to makeout, you cannot pull his attention away from the screen.

but I imagine he has three modes when it comes to watching movies: 1) Completely engrossed 2) If it's boring, he's falling asleep 3) Dad-who-doesn't-want-to-sit-down-and-commit-to-watching-the-movie, you try to get him to join you for movie night with Dipper and Mabel and he insists he's busy but then you look over and he's standing in the doorway for over half the movie, and then very slowly over time he joins y'all on the couch haha

Ford "no I don't want to netflix and chill, I'm trying to watch this 9/11 documentary" Pines.

LMAOOOOOOO yeah no I can picture him as all of them, but especially the third one: he just sort of hovers around with his hands on his hips, eyes glued to the screen. Despite you offering for him to sit down like 15 times and join you, he's always saying "no no, I don't have time to waste watching television" and then stands there for a solid 30 minutes and does exactly that. He even just stands right in the way sometimes.

I've had similar thoughts about this kind of thing because I love sci fi and horror movies, which I can see being his bag. I think he'd definitely do that 'hey, I know that guy!' thing allllll the time, and you'd never quite know if he was being serious with it haha. I think he'd sometimes just make shit up because it'd be funny/to get a reaction out of you. Other times, he'd genuinely recognise a species or something, or the movie would be accurate and he'd enjoy it.

I'm personally very into J-horror. I'm back on a bit of a kick with it at the moment, and specifically I enjoy the genre of mockumentary found footage that's very popular out there. The whole thing is less about what is actually taking place during the main scene and more about the details in the background. They lay out a lot of clues and hidden images/messages etc, and I can see Ford really enjoying that. It's kind of cute to imagine him helping you put together the clues and figuring out the secret hidden story within the plot.

I do it with my partner all the time. We'll often be watching in dead silence and I'll suddenly spot something and get super excited, and be like oh my god there's a lady in background do you see her omg?! and they've completely missed it so we have to rewind it so I can show them frame by frame. I try to figure out what's going on by translating all the Japanese comments under the video lmao so having Ford to connect the dots would be very helpful. They're like a movie and a puzzle all in one. I can see him helping you out and writing everything down very seriously in order to get it right haha

[vintage-vermin]

I like Ongezellig, it popped up like half a decade ago on my feed randomly. Thought it was cutely done, saw Maya and was "oh no, she just like me fr fr" Waited and saw part 3 show up and then the rest.

I sometimes just have stuff that I love, but don't even bother engaging the fandom in any way. There are shows that have helped me be less of a cunty teenager decades ago that i love, but I have never gone to a fan forum or searched tags on any site. Sometimes I only search out the creative parts of the fandom and don't bother with discussions.

I love the random little things you can find on sites like Tumblr or other art-focused platforms for Ongezellig. Redraws, OC's in the shows style and fun pieces of some of the background characters Because oh, oh no, I'm not a fan of the rest of the community. But we'll hit that up later. Later. The creator made webcomics before. Had a little youtube channel with YTP's and some random reviewy stuff. Had an old Deviantart with some furry and the rare pony thing. Did an interview for a dutch comic collection ages ago that was a fun read.

(So, you only have to mail this letter) (Mailbox has a colloquial word where it's shortened to 'bus', same word as the vehicular one. "To put a letter on the bus") (... Yes, the one without wheels) He had a little comic named 'Caiasos' that was a bit of a disjointed adventure. Followed with Mayo & Curry. Simplistic 3-4 panel comics with a bit of a newspaper format.

(One day, Mayo wondered what ink tasted like) (You know that's poisonous, right?) (The box reads "Correction Fluid") A lot of the Mayo & Curry stuff is dutch snackbar puns or kinda standard early webcomic 'sleaze' as I can only describe it. Ever read like Chugsworth Academy?

(Hey Curry, it's not really clear what our relationship is in this comic. Are we family, girlfriends, roommates...) (Haha, silly Mayo. If you read the comics well it's very obvious.) (Anyway, time for walks!) Cute enough I suppose. I used to read Sexylosers when I was like 15, who am I to truly complain.

The creator did some creative & animation schooling and made a fun project. Some of you may have seen this one fly by, too!

Somewhere around the same time, he also made a little bumper for a comic festival.

He would also do little bits on dutch history, wether it be the Dutch History Iceberg video that got popular a bit ago or his more comedic Stille Willem videos. Studio Massa, the creator, was looking to get the Ongezellig show picked up. Some of the early episodes do throw in a school shooting thing and some very dutch middleschool discrimination to the Belgians. Granted, these are pilots. Would it have been picked up, I'm sure a few things here and there would get a fix up. This did not come to pass after a long time of trying to showcase it and even finishing his pilot series. However, he did land a job at a national tv station. I hope to see new projects of his over time, maybe even bring 1 or 2 of his old characters to new life in another show.

Little write-up on my experience with a subsection of it's fandom and community under the cut, feel free to ignore at your own discretion.

I went on a little deepdive to find out more a bit ago, I didn't follow the Petje-af or the Discord at the times of their inception or popularity. One of the first places you end up is imageboards and booru's. What a treat. Some of the ' documentation' of the shows reception online is very muddled. Encyclopedia Dramatica kinda stuff. Inane terms and barely understandable references to sites or people. He also has a KF thread that lists a large amount of uncomfortable information. By the time I found a few of those boards and booru's, it was already clear that they had some mass-extinction thing happen a few years ago and had to rebuild an imageboard and a booru or 2. Dragging myself to the very first page already got me greeted with "WE WILL REBUILD" sentiments. I get that there's a certain combination in the show that will bring in a specific audience. Underage characters and some historically charged discrimination. There's an underlying edginess to one of the characters that brings in a certain type of people. I have seen multiple posts and write-ups spanning a few years between eachother where people sort of announce they are done with the shows fanbase on this level. Lot's of adult art of these characters. While most places seem to be purged of this and plenty of (THIS POST HAS BEEN DELETED) messages all over by this time. There's a sentiment shared across a lot of these types of fans. "fucking tr00ns ruined my fucking show" I've come across plenty of junk where some one makes a call to action because they found some one with a trans flag in their bio and posted some art of the show. I can't really find the root of this problem. All that seems to have actually happened is that a buncha people were being massive bigots in the discord, got banned for it and then they got indignant about it. There's mention that some one spammed some boards with the show ages ago and somehow invited tons of transphobia into the room. Like I said, it's all muddled and written from certain perspectives.

It's like that one part of the K-on fanbase really. I just find strange and a bit of a shame that there's such an active and hostile subsection of this little fandom. I have come across multiple write-up from people who just can't interact with their fun little show without some out-there types showing up. Even little videos that try to bring this show to a larger audience find their comments littered with bizarre callouts to the small imageboard groups. A prized possession of that snippet of the community is a game about Mymy shooting up her school. I understand this is supposed to be a niche layer of fandom that's still pretty isolated to 4/5 sites at most. I understand that there will always be outliers. I dunno, frustration about a fun little show made manifest.

[kaydens-agere]

Late Night Wanderer || Regressing Masc Reader and Caregiver Rapunzel and Eugene Fitzherbert/Flynn Ryder

Fic below the cut!! This isn't a fandom I ever thought I'd write for haha but my little loves Tangled so he requested this, and I'm releasing it for his birthday!

You sit quietly by the windowsill in the castle, gazing at the moon and starts twinkling in the sky as it gets later into the night. You have no idea what the time is, or how much time has passed since you left your room, but what you do know is that you've been wandering around the castle for awhile, unable to sleep.

You're pulled out of your daze when you hear a voice behind you.

"Hey there, kid. What're you doing up tonight, hm?"

You turn around and see Eugene standing behind you in the hallway. You must've woken him up, he has dark bags under his eyes and his hair is an absolute mess.

"'M sorry." you say sheepishly. "Was walking."

Eugene smiles at you playfully before walking closer to you.

"Well, walkings great and all, but maybe not at two in the morning, yeah?" he says gently.

Oh. You didn't realise it had gotten that late. You nod and look away.

"Why were you walking around right now anyway, huh?" he asks gently.

You whine quietly. "Couldn't sleep, jus' needed to get some en'gy out."

Eugene softens, putting an arm around your shoulder. He pulls you into a side hug.

"I'm sorry, kiddo." he rubs your shoulder as he speaks. "Whenever that happens, you can get me or Rapunzel, we'll stay with you until you fall asleep, okay? You don't need to walk around all alone, I promise."

You nod once more as you start to yawn, the exhaustion is finally starting to hit you. You whine again and lean onto Eugene.

"Let's get you to bed, it's getting pretty late now, bud. Especially for tiny ones like you!" he says playfully as he effortlessly scoops you into his arms, you squeal and giggle, and he gently shushes you.

"Yeah I know, getting picked up is fun and all, but just try to keep it down 'cause people are asleep." he chuckles a bit as he shushes you, starts walking over him and Rapunzel's room.

As he approaches, he quietly opens the door. Rapunzel is sitting up in their bed with the lamp turned on. Her eyes light up when she sees you.

"Hey there, little one. What were you doing up, huh?" she asks gently. Eugene puts you down in the bed and you snuggle up to her. She runs a hand through your hair.

"This little guy was going for a walk, he couldn't sleep." Eugene sits down on the bed and gently takes your hand.

"Aw, got a little restless, hm?" she runs a hand through your hair. "That's okay, Eugene and I will keep you company."

You nod, you're glad that they're letting you stay with them. You soon let out a big yawn, and your eyes start to droop.

"Oh, my poor little angel... you're tired, aren't you?" she says softly, laying down and opening her arms.

You gently slump down next to her, nuzzling into your chest. Eugene comes up behind, wrapping his arms around the both of you.

"Goodnight, sweetheart. Sleep well." Rapunzel says softly, gently kissing your forehead.

"Sweet dreams, buddy." Eugene runs a hand through your hair. Your eyes continue to droop, before eventually closing completely. You soon drift off into a peaceful sleep, surrounded by the warmth of your caregivers.

[marisaeon]

Small Efforts

Long time no seee~~ I'm a busy bee but...

Ada wakes up from a bad dream, and Leon is here to comfort her.

Read under the cut!

Ada can practically still smell it. The smell of death, the way nothing will ever compare. Still taste it, the way dirt tastes as it flies into the air.

Her chest is heavy as she walks through a burning building, dead bodies lying everywhere. One of them, laying right at the end of the building. It was one she knew well. Leon, laying still and washed of all his color. The light that was once in his eyes gone. A sharp pain blossoms in her torso, as she too bleeds out. She opens her mouth to scream, and yet, not a sound is made.

Instead, her eyes snap open, and she's not in that burning building. She's in her bedroom. Their bedroom. She sat up, catching her breath she didn't know she lost. A nightmare. One that didn't make any sense yet brought back too many memories. Things she tries so hard to forget coming back to her in full as she sleeps.

"What's wrong?" Leon mumbled. She had woken him up. She wished he had just stayed asleep, hopefully having a better dream than her.

"Another dream." Ada fixed the blanket over her legs. "It's okay, go back to sleep." She added.

They had been here many times before. Nightmares, and small efforts. Wordless efforts to comfort the other.

Leon wrapped his hand around one of hers. He lifted it from underneath the blanket and intertwined his fingers with hers. This calmed her nerves almost immediately. He was here, alive and warm.

Ada laid back down, them still holding hands. She stared at him, his face barely visible in the moonlight. Yet she didn't take her eyes off of him. She was sure, that if his eyes were opened they would have that shine to them like they always did. In the dark, his blue eyes almost look grey. But, his eyes were closed. He wasn't sleeping. He is awake, rubbing small circles on her hand with his thumb. With his other arm, he rests his palm on the small of her back. He's warm. Very warm.

"Do you feel sleepy?" Leon asks, his eyes still closed.

Ada pursed her dry lips, not sure how to answer. Is she? Does she want to tell him that?

"No." She answers truthfully.

He opens his eyes, the light filling them as she gets lost in that stare. The darkness dulling the blue in them.

"Do you want something to drink?" He whispers.

She licks her lips. "I'm okay. Stay here."

There's a few moments of silence before Leon speaks again.

"I'm not sure I'll be able to fall asleep again." He smiles softly.

"Sorry." She reaches a hand to his face. She cups his cheek, feeling his stubble underneath her hand. "I think you will."

"Whatever you say."

...

An hour passes, and just as expected, Leon has fallen back asleep. His breathing steady and soft. She turns her attention to the clock on the bedside table. It read in red letters: 2 o'clock.

She needed to sleep. Needed to get it together. There's only so much makeup can cover from beneath her eyes.

Ada closed her eyes, tightening her grasp on Leon's hand just a bit. Even with her eyes closed, he's still there. She hopes that it will stay the same in her dream

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٩(｡•́‿•̀｡)۶ Me because I finally wrote another drabble!! I've missed writing my babiesss

I'm super busy as of late. But I hope to have more free time soon and get out that last chapter of "When I saw you" for everyone before New Years... Since it takes place then... Haha we'll see.

Thanks for reading!

[echoeternally]

Haven't done one of these in at least a year, but...

New milestone achieved for Eternally Never Yours! The joy in seeing a new 100 checkpoint passed is always a nice one.

We're doing extra numbers going past 1000 now too, whoo!

As stated before, this isn't really significant in the Super Mario AO3 lists anymore, like not even remotely. But, I think it's ok to celebrate small stuff like this still.

After all, it's a story that's reached so many different readers, and can still maybe connect with more in the future. Plus, like, it's fun to see the progress over time. (True to the content itself lol.)

Thank you all once again for reading!! It's such a delight to write a fun Mario fanfic and hopefully a great gay story too. (Seems to be true on the reading end for a good number of folks, at least, haha!)

But, I am always grateful that this story is found endearing enough for a lot of readers out there, and it wouldn't stand at all without you. I wish I could do more, but my talents are limited and the Internet makes it difficult too, so, my thanks to you will have to do.

BUT ALSO!

Please support the artists that have created fan art for the story as well! They make great content in and outside of the Mario fandom, on top of unique artworks too.

You can find each of them in the 1k post above or right here since scrolling back up can be a pain when we're not feeling it. (Know what we are feeling? Those adorable Bowser/Mario smooches! ...Well, like, in our hearts, right? ...You are here for a reason, you know.)

Anyway, thank you so much for the continued support! Hope to see you continue to check in on the story, and hopefully we'll see more readers join as the chapters continue to progress.

Hmm...let's add some nonsense trivia (non-story related, at least not in-universe, sorry) and random self-plugs below the cut!

Yeah, I ramble *a lot* here, so, that's your last warning. And it's not ENY related, not entirely, so, double warning.

...Still reading? Well, ok then!

Fun trivia bit that I also discovered on these milestone posts: the post linked above, this current one, and the one back for the 900 marker were all posted in the months of Spring. Fitting for blooming love, yeah? ...Come on, that one wrote itself.

Another fun trivia bit for the current photo in the post: the view count was 51,151 total, which was funny timing on my end. Nothing significant about it, at least off the top of my head, but it's fun to see.

(Although, 151 always reminds me of Pokémon, since that was the first Pokédex number total...they're well over 1000 now too. Ah, wait, they're totally going to pass me whenever they do Gen 10...! Oh well.)

(On that note, I also write a gay Pokémon fanfic series, which is also gay and dramatic! And somehow in a more high fantasy setting than the Super Mario one. Did that years before they came up with Legends: Arceus, but it's still cute and fun!)

(Oh, and back on the Super Mario end, I also did a (much shorter) gay series for Peach and Pauline! It's got a third story that I'm working on...very slowly, but like, still cute! And it's one of the oldest that I worked on years ago originally. Like, Pauline hadn't even made her Odyssey comeback when I wrote the first two.)

Wow, I haven't gone that far off-topic in one of these before, and probably never should again. Um. Did you ever see this post that I did about the Bowser Buddies in the story? His loyal minions? Feel free to read up on them!

I should...probably update the old character pages for the others on my blog...and the story pages...but, that's for when I've got more free time. Which is hardly ever, but, that's life!

Speaking of, you should get back to yours! If you read this far, you can pat yourself on the back, because you've proven your continued dedication to my ramblings! That's very sweet of you to stick around for that...or, uh, nice that you skipped down here to read more, lol.

Seriously though, thank you so much again. Hope you're looking forward to more ENY content in the future; I know that I am.

Best wishes to you, and much love. Please take care, and continue to do your best, no matter what you face!

Remember, tomorrow always brings the unknown to light, and you never know what wonders await you specifically. (Maybe nothing too crazy, but like, hopefully something great!)

All the best, good luck!

[despondentnuzzy]

Alright fuck it I want to ramble analyze characters more. I've been stuck on who so I opened to a random page. Saw Marasi first and now I am going to see what things my brain will inform me about her as I write this post.

Spoils for Era 1 and 2 of Mistborn

I've seen Marasi compared to Vin, both in the text and in some posts online, but let's take another angle.

In Mistborn if I asked you which character

Is the socially inconvenient child to an upper class house

Has a half-sibling that gets romantically involved with the main protagonist

First bonds with our earring wearing protagonist at a high society function

Has an education that leads them to believe they can fix the whole world if you just let them do it

Oh my gosh it's Elend Venture in a wig!

But now that I think about it, there is a lot of similarities between Elend and Marasi beyond surface level plot.

Marasi and Elend of course share the traits mentioned above but also share a similar problem. Theory works in theory, practice doesn't always work in practice.

Both of these characters would achieve far greater success if they just didn't play by the rules they said everyone should agree to on the basis they know better.

However while Elend relents at the end of his era, becoming a mostly benevolent tyrant.

Marasi gives up her opportunity to circumnavigate her rules. She rejects the offer to join the Ghostbloods. An organization she could likely do far more with than any regular position within The Basins policing system would ever afford her.

Now in Wax's epilogue we find out she's running for Governor, which would give her greater ability to enact her reforms but she is still working within the system, which realistically will greatly limit her ability to solve problems. (Although I'm sure come Era 3 we'll find out she did plenty of good for the people of Scadriel.)

I mentioned previously that Wayne is toxic preservation while Wax is literally stated to be a force of ruin.

In this view I would see Marasi as Harmony. Unlike Sazed, who is Harmony due to his duplicitous (but not decietful) nature, Marasi is a true balance.

Rusts I feel like I said very little with too much in this post? OH FUCK HER ALLOMANCY!

Umm fuck, Marasi probably has symbolic traits tied to her Allomancy let's see.

You could argue that it plays into how slowly she feels like she grows, that everything can happen so fast around her and that if she was only given the right tools (allomantic grenades) her skills would become invaluable?? Idk I probably should make another post about her sometime. Feels like I didn't do her justice here haha

[deadbydangit]

Ah! I’m obsessed with your writing!! If you don’t mind, I would like to make a request! 🩷

A killer!reader who is very quiet due to shyness, so they have a difficult time trying to get along with others 😔 (characters of your choice! but I’d like to see Wesker because I like him very much haha)

If there are any struggles, don’t feel pressured !! Take care and Thank you!

I think I can do that. I'm going to tweak it a little so it's easier to write about. Please enjoy.

With a shy reader: Mastermind, Nightmare, Onryo

Mastermind

Wesker doesn't mind that you're shy.

He isn't the most talkative person himself.

He can be, if he has to be.

But he would otherwise prefer to remain quiet.

It isn't that he shy, he just rather not talk to the others.

He finds them annoying and not worth conversing with.

Having a super outgoing partner wouldn't work well for him.

He's the type who would prefer to stay home rather than go out.

So if you don't want to go out?

That's fine by him.

Besides, he finds your coy nature to be charming.

And, he won't say it out loud, but he thinks it's adorable.

Though he will poke fun of you from time to time.

"Speak up dearheart. I won't know what you want unless you tell me."

"Ah, you're blushing. How adorable."

He'll even pinch your cheeks.

Part of all this is him just being a tease.

The other part is him trying to get you to stand up for yourself.

He may not vocalize it, but he is worried about you.

He knows he won't always be around to protect you.

And you're going to have to confront others eventually.

He may seem like he's being mean, but it's really his way of showing he cares.

But he isn't like that all the time.

If you're in a situation you're uncomfortable with, just tug on his jacket.

"Hmm? Oh, yes. We can leave."

And it doesn't matter what he's doing either.

If you want to leave, then he'll help you.

Nightmare

Shy?

With this guy?

Good luck.

This asshole is going to tease you till you're close to tears.

Freddy does that with everybody so don't take it too personally.

That's one of the reasons that most of the other killers and survivors don't like him.

He doesn't like them either. Which is why having you shy is nice because he doesn't have to deal with them around.

It could just be the two of you. He's fine with that.

But having you so shy, and so unwilling to stand up for yourself, it's prime gold for him.

What, you expect him not to take advantage of this opportunity?

In your dreams.

Which is where he often is.

Teasing you and poking at you.

Just seeing how red your face gets when you get so worked up.

He can't get enough of it.

If you actually start crying you will stop though.

But only if you start crying.

Otherwise he won't put on the brakes just because you're his significant other.

But, if you say something, he'll stop.

"Come on baby. I can't hear you. What do you want?"

While he's laughing in your face.

Don't get too mad at him though.

It's just how this idiot shows his love.

Onryo

You two could be shy together.

It isn't so much that Sadako is shy.

She just doesn't talk.

And, nearly all her experience with people is bad.

So the less people around, the better for her.

Unlike the others, she won't taunt or tease you.

She likes that you're quiet.

It's peaceful that way.

Most of her life was filled with sadness and hate, so the silence is a welcome change.

You two could sit in silence for hours, not saying a thing.

And she would be perfectly fine with that.

But, if you do want to talk, she'll listen.

She enjoys hearing you speak.

The sound of your voice is relaxing and comforting.

And she'd never judge you.

So don't ever feel embarrassed about speaking.

You won't ever have to worry about someone taunting you either.

Because Sadako we'll take care of them in a matter of seconds.

Can't bully somebody if your neck is broken.

She'll make a gruesome show of torturing the person who was bothering you to others.

It's her way of saying that you are under her protection.

And God help anyone who decides to mess with you now.

[kasunex]

your tcoaal takes remind me of the warm hearted faded writing found on the inside of those notebooks restaurants leave out so you can leave a nice message behind, it is the tenth egg found in an easter hunt when you were told there was only nine, all that is to say, it is engaging! if you could, what are your bingo card predictions for the upcoming burial route?

Haha, thank you! Honestly I mostly have this blog so that I can vent my hyperfixating mind without annoying my irl friends and family. But I also know I'm throwing things out into the internet void. So it makes me happy when people enjoy my takes.

Burial Route is definitely a tough thing to predict since most of my major predictions for where the story would go are seemingly playing out in Decay. Now, as I said before, there is more than one way to skin a wolf, and I do expect we'll see some basic variations on the same outcomes: 1) Andrew and Ashley become a couple. 2) Ashley tries to reassert control over Andrew; Andrew tries to kill Ashley. 3) Andrew and Ashley try to separate, but they either fail to do so or are emphasized to be less happy with that outcome as opposed to being a couple. I really don't think we'll get any ending where the siblings go their separate ways and live happily ever after apart, since that really wouldn't fit with themes or tone of the story. But ones where they either try and fail or otherwise are left miserable by it in some way seem certainly on the table. Likewise, I do think the siblings relationship will pretty much inevitably develop in a romantic direction, so I don't think we'll see any less incest in Burial. I do agree with the predictions that Decay is Andrew's route, and Burial is Ashley's. Assuming this, Burial will essentially be a mirror to Decay, one in which Ashley's issues are the driving force of the story. The two routes will probably have a lot of parallels, but also go in distinct directions. The focus will be on Ashley's side of the dynamic, Ashley's obsessiveness with Andrew, her fears of him leaving her, and her insecurities in trusting him.

I imagine one of the (presumably bad) ends will be very similar in tone to "Leyley Wins", in that Ashley will do something extreme in a desire to reassert control over Andrew.

We'll probably see a lot of Ashley's side of the flashbacks this time around, such as what she was doing during that year they were falling out, and when exactly her feelings for Andrew really crossed the line. Given a lot of the takes about Andrew being the only one to have feelings for Ashley we're seeing right now are even at this point milk-tier, I imagine they'll be full-formed cheese by the time we have the full picture of Ashley's side.

Obviously Nemlei has gone out of her way to emphasize that Burial -Questionable- isn't going to be the bonding route we expected, and I expect it will instead go down a parallel road to "Shots and Such" of Ashley trying to control Andrew through sexuality. Thus, ironically, the Burial -Sane- Route would be the one with the better outcome, presumably because the two will approach sexuality from a different angle as opposed to Ashley thinking of it as a way of controlling him. That said, I do think it's likely we're going to see "happy" endings to both Decay and Burial - as in, one in which the siblings do become a somewhat well adjusted couple. While I wasn't previously expecting anything better than "Shots and Such", I do see a lot of signs that Decay's main route will lead to a more satisfying alternative. Given that Nemlei has also insisted neither route will be "good" or "bad", it similarly stands to reason that if we get such an ending for Decay, we'll get a parallel ending for Burial.

That's about where my thoughts are at this point! It'll be a long wait, but Nemlei has already cooked harder than I ever anticipated (I literally first played this game to laugh at Twitter and YET LOOK WHERE WE ARE) so we'll have to have faith she'll keep things up.