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show makes sokka less sexist -> sokka is now an underdeveloped character -> show compensates by emphasizing sokka's leadership trait -> katara now responds to sokka as a follower -> congratulations, your show is now more sexist than it was in the first place

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[dorothy16]

grantgust @tedelyheadshots

[fortheloveofaussiegrit]

just dont make ‘em like this anymore

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tamara and demon by makovsky // wuthering heights 1939

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The tree thing is so cute!! So i made one too!

Leave an ornaments for me!! 🎄💕

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Today on Timothy Thirst Tweets:

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Marc Marquez celebrating third place on the podium at the 2016 SpanishGP

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i would Die for you

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Chile how do u post once a year and still get engagement tell me ur secrets

When I was 6 I wished upon a star very hard for people to become obsessed w me and its working

[dorothy16]

nataliedriscollhair Behind-the-scenes shooting for Versace… Where do I start, Darren Criss had a spiderweb piece that was designed for him to help keep his natural bouncy curls from reverting. Andrew (his character) had straighter hair and Ryan Murphy [show creator] did not want it to revert at any point!The dept head knew we would be working in high humidity so this piece was supposed to help with that and also give a little more grit to his silky hair. In this video, we were at the end of the season and Darren had to shave his head on camera. So the piece was retired.

[kindan-no-kanojo]

Forbidden Voracity ☯ Dark Epilogue

»Part 1 —Make a decision—

[ Dark 10 ← Previous ] [ Masterlist ]

—Scarlett; Monologue—

We visited the Ghouls a few more times before coming back to the Human World for another while.

Some of them were surprised to see me again, and others were rather relieved. I could still hear them gossiping with one another at times, I suppose it is to be expected.

Kino has been a little more compliant in front of them, or, at least, less passive-aggressive than before. 

The reduced tension has made the Ghouls act less hostile towards us both, towards the three of us, even.

Just like I told him, even if he won’t admit it. I hope he listens to me more. 

Alas, I will not question his intentions if that means we can make progress.

If we could, though, it would be ideal...

—Monologue END—

[ Place: City ]

—Scarlett, Kino and Yuuri are heading somewhere—

Scarlett: ( ... Even though I try to talk to Kino, he is not paying attention... )

( Yuuri invited us somewhere. I tried to have a conversation, but... as expected, it was useless. )

( He is using that device again. )

…And you said they have nowhere to go...?

Kino: Who?

Scarlett: What do you mean, 'who'!?

Ghouls! Who else?

Kino: Ah. Yeah.

—Tap tap—

Scarlett: So they won’t be accepted in other areas of the Demon World?

Kino: Nope. 

—Tap tap—

Scarlett: Can they come to the Human World then? Yuuri is here.

Kino: Eh.

—Tap tap—

Scarlett: … … …

Is whatever you are doing really important?

Kino: Yeah.

Scarlett: … …

—Scarlett steps in and snatches Kino’s phone from him—

Kino: ! Hey!

Scarlett: I’m talking to you!

Kino: I’m answering! 

Give that back!

Scarlett: No, pay attention! 

Kino: I was!!

—They struggle with the phone—

Scarlett: Calm down!!

Kino: You’re gonna break it!!

Scarlett: Ah!

That’s a great idea!

Kino: Wha–!?

—Scarlett gets ahold of it; she’s ready to smash it on the floor—

Scarlett: It’s been getting in the way—!

Kino: No—!

Yuuri: Scarlett-san.

—Yuuri grabs the phone from behind Scarlett, right before she thrashes it—

Scarlett: Ah—!?

Tsk. Yuuri…!

Yuuri: Please stop.

Kino: Ha! Serves you right.

Yuuri: Kino. 

Kino: Eeeh?

Yuuri: It’s enough, we are in a public space.

Kino: Beh.

Scarlett: Hmph. 

—They keep walking in silence—

Kino: … … …

Scarlett: … … … 

Yuuri: … … … 

Kino: … … Give it back?

Yuuri, I was in the middle of a pull!

Yuuri: ... ... ...

—Yuuri gives it back—

Kino: Yay! 

—Tap tap—

Scarlett: … ...! 

So that really is how you ask for things.

Kino: Hah!? I asked for it and I got it, there’s nothing else to be said.

Now if you’d excuse me, Red Princess, I’m busy.

—Tap Tap—

—Victory noise SFX—

Scarlett: … I’m not the spoiled Princess here.

Kino: I heard you.

Scarlett: Good!

Yuuri: … please. 

Scarlett: He started!

Kino: Hehe.

—Tap tap—

Scarlett: … … …Sigh.

Anyway… Yuuri. I didn’t know you didn’t like sweets. What do you eat?

Yuuri: Oh...?

Are you referring to what you brought last time?

Scarlett: Yes! I took a guess when I went to the candy shop, but I had no idea you didn’t like marshmallows that much. 

What do you like to eat? Any snacks you like?

 

Yuuri: …A snack…?

Kino: You know how much food is lacking in Rottenberg. Yuuri doesn’t eat those silly things.

Scarlett: ...While that is true, you spend time here as well, do you not?

By the way, I was talking to Yuuri.

Kino: I’m just saying that he doesn’t eat that stuff, he’s not used to it!

Scarlett: And why don’t you let him say it!?

Yuuri: Again…

Kino: She started! 

Scarlett: I didn’t!

Yuuri: We are here.

Scarlett: Oh?

[ Place: Park ]

Kino: The… park?

This is where you wanted to go, Yuuri?

Yuuri: Yes. Is it not good?

I figured we could have some fresh air before going back to the Demon World.

It has been tough these last weeks.

Kino: Heh. I dig it.

Not bad, Yuuri.

Scarlett: Ah~ I like this, pretty scenery! The sun is hurting my eyes a little, but...

At least I can stay under the trees, it is almost empty. Thank you, Yuuri!

Yuuri: Glad to be of service.

Scarlett: See, who said it was a good idea to let him decide, hm?

Kino: Shut. Up!

Scarlett: Fufufufu~ 

—Scarlett turns into a crow and flies to the trees—

Kino: Ah—!

She did that again… tch. 

Well, I can keep an eye on her from here.

Yuuri: …she will not escape, Kino.

Relax.

Kino: Eh? How can you be so sure?

Yuuri: She would already have by now.

Kino: … you’re maybe right, but…

—Crow Scarlett lands on a branch; she sits on a bird’s nest but the birds attack her—

—Caw! 

Kino: ...What an idiot.

Yuuri: … … hm.

Kino: …? What is it, Yuuri? 

Don’t tell me you want to play catch the bird too?

Yuuri: Not at all.

I am simply observing.

Kino: Hmm...

Well, if it’s our free day, you can do whatever you want. I’ll be over there.

Is there any signal in this place…? 

—Tap tap—

—Later—

Man A: … …

Man B: … … 

Scarlett: … …

—Man A makes a move—

Man A: Check.

Scarlett: Gasp.

Man B: Damn it.

—There’s some chatter around two men playing chess—

Man B: … …

Scarlett: ( So intense… )

Kino: … … Is this really entertaining?

Scarlett: Ah!

Shhhh!

They need to focus! 

Kino: Oh, really?

Scarlett: Yes!

One of them just—

Kino: Hey, the knight is free right there, use it.

Scarlett: ——!?

Man B: Oh! You’re right!

—Man B uses his knight—

Scarlett: That... isn’t right…!?

Man A: Ha! You fool.

—Man A makes the next move—

Man A: Without that knight, your King is now trapped by my Queen and my Pawn. 

Try to escape and my Rook awaits you. 

Heh, Checkmate.

Man B: Hah!? 

Damn it!!!

—The crowd woos—

Kino: Hahahahaha~

Scarlett: Why did you do that!?

Kino: Eh? I was accelerating the process, we gotta go home.

Scarlett: You weren’t playing!

Kino: Yup, that’s right. So it was his fault for listening to an observer. 

He deserved to lose.  

Let’s go home already.

Scarlett: But…—!?

Sigh…

—The crowd disbands; Yuuri walks up to them—

Yuuri: Are you ready to return?

Kino: Yeah, we—...

…What do you have there?

Scarlett: Those... dry leaves?

Yuuri: … … yes.

They are interesting. 

Scarlett: That’s cute…

Kino: What the hell? Hahaha~

You won’t take that home, will you?

Yuuri: … … 

Scarlett: Why not? They are just leaves!

Kino: We don’t need leaves.

Scarlett: So what?

Yuuri, you can take them, it’s fine.

Kino: Don’t order Yuuri around!?

He will have to throw them away soon anyway.

Scarlett: Kino…!

Kino: What?

Yuuri: … … Just one.

—Yuuri drops the rest—

Scarlett: … ah... well, if that works...

Kino: That isn’t like you at all, Yuuri.

Since when are you so interested in that stuff?

Yuuri: … … I do not have the chance to collect leaves often, therefore... I simply refrain.

However, these are fragile, while at the same time they do not need care.

Yet the more you touch them, the more they break. I find them interesting. 

Kino: Heh…

Scarlett: I see…

...you don’t get to collect cute things because Kino doesn’t let you.

That is sad...

Kino: Hey! Yuuri!?

Yuuri: … That is not quite the case.

Kino: See!? 

Scarlett: … hm. ( Of course, you won’t go against him… )

Ah, well…

Have you ever pressed flowers in a book?

They get a similar result, believe it or not. And they are very cute!

Yuuri: I do have some of those, in fact...

Scarlett: Oh!?

Kino: Hah!? Since when!?

Scarlett: When was the last time you opened a book?

Kino: Don’t start! Are you any close to a bookworm?

Scarlett: Not at all, I’m asking you.

Yuuri: …ha.

—Yuuri starts walking and the other two follow him—

Scarlett: See, now he’s upset.

Kino: He’s not upset, Yuuri is reserved like that.

Scarlett: He’s…!

Sigh. Never mind.

Kino: Yeah, stay quiet.

My phone ran out of battery. I can’t ignore you that easily now.

Scarlett: So you were ignoring me on purpose!?

Kino: You don’t make it easy, if that helps. 

Scarlett: Ah!? You…! Ugh... ( No use... )

( While I’m getting used to this, he still gets on my nerves so effortlessly… )

( Good to know I’m not the only one he aimlessly torments, though… those men got a 3-hour game ruined. )

( And Yuuri... worries me. Even though Kino is fond of him, does he not realize…? )

( ... or is he purposefully ignoring that, as well? ) 

—Later; They arrive to the mansion—

[ Place: Kino’s living room ]

Kino: Hah, what a nice day it was.

Scarlett: Yes! I enjoyed it, it was nice for a change.

Yuuri: Good to know. Likewise.

Scarlett: Well, then…

… … …

Kino: … … what.

Scarlett: … Am I still staying locked up in your room?

Kino: Oh! Hmm...

You’re still staying in my room, yeah.

But you can level up and share it with me now.

Scarlett: …oh. Okay.

Kino: …tche. What a boring reaction.

Scarlett: Eh? 

Kino: …Would you be more enthusiastic if I let you sleep with Yuuri?

Scarlett: Huh!? Don’t give me that again!

Kino: Hmph. Whatever.

Yuuri, can you change my sheets? 

Yuuri: Certainly.

Scarlett: …? Why is that? I didn’t use your bed.

Kino: Because—... wait.

Where did you sleep then?

Scarlett: … … Was I supposed to use the bed?

Kino: Don’t answer my question with another question! 

Scarlett: You said I could sleep anywhere inside the room! So I slept on the floor. 

On the carpet, specifically. I used my things to make a pillow.

Kino: … That’s pathetic. 

Scarlett: Why would I use your bed right after coming here for the first time!?

You weren’t specific. I have manners.

Kino: Your manners are all over the place, you know?

Whatever, you ruin the fun.

Be careful or I might step on you when I get up.

Scarlett: I won’t lay close to your bed!

Kino: Yeah yeah… 

You can go to sleep for now, Yuuri.

Yuuri: Understood.

Kino: And you, Scarlett. Don’t take ages to do the same.

I’ll come for you if you take too long. You have five minutes.

If you run away again, I will find you. Don’t even think about it.

Scarlett: I know, I know. I will not.

—Kino leaves—

Yuuri: ...Scarlett-san, good night.

—Yuuri bows—

Scarlett: Ah, Yuuri…?

Yuuri: Yes?

Scarlett: … Can...

Can I see your flowers someday…?

Yuuri: Pardon me?

Scarlett: The pressed flowers you mentioned! I want to see them!

Yuuri: … …

Perhaps in the future. 

Scarlett: … Okay. I understand.

Have a good night.

—They both leave to their rooms—

[ Place: Kino’s room ]

Scarlett: … … …

Kino: … …zzz… zzz…

Scarlett: ( … Wow. He was already asleep by the time I came here. )

( I don’t think it was five minutes yet... Oh, well. )

( It won’t take much for me to fall asleep as well, hopefully. )

( I barely slept in the Demon World, as usual... I’m exhausted. )

—Scarlett turns the lights off and lies on the floor—

Kino: ... zzz... zzz...

Scarlett: ... ... ... ( This takes me back... sleeping with someone in the same room. )

( Although I’m not sure if it’s a good memory... )

Haa...

( Kino is asleep, Yuuri must be asleep… )

( I could leave… and if he finds me and kills me, then so be it. )

( ...is what I would say. But should I really waste a chance like this…? )

( I have never got so far with so little harm… ) 

( …I still know this could end up badly, one way or— )

Kino: … nn…

Scarlett: …?

—Kino moves around—

Kino: —nn….

...stop—

Scarlett: … ... ( He’s… Sleep-talking? )

Kino: … stop… 

…don’t… leave…

Scarlett: ( And he does that too, huh... )

( Should I wake him up…? )

Ki—

???: Haa...

Scarlett: ——!?

???: S̵c̷a̵r̷.̷.̷.̵l̴e̵t̵t̸.̸.̶.̵ ( Stay... here... )*

Scarlett: ...Eh!?

( Wait, no... )

( Not... Not like this...! )

???: M̴̜͝ÿ̵̜́ ̴̲̄f̴̰͛u̶̲͋r̵̙̚ỳ̶͚.̷̠͊.̷̞̚.̵̝̀ ( Yuuri... )

D̸o̵n̴'̵t̶... ̸l̴e̸a̷v̴e̸...

Don’t leave me! 

Scarlett: ——!!! ( The voice… It is getting more and more clear... )

( That is not... Kino… That is...! )

???: P l e a s e…!

Scarlett: No…!

( I’m dreaming… I fell asleep, I did, and this is not real… )

( This is not... You are not…! )

???: Scarlett...!

Rhiannon?: ——Don’t leave me! 

Scarlett: Ngh! ( My head…! )

—Monologue; Scarlett—

——‘Don’t leave me’

Part of me is aware that Kino is the one sleep-talking.

Whereas my senses only play my Master’s voice.

Again, the memories mix, flare up and one of them will take over...

‘Don’t leave…’, it was such a simple request...

But I did, didn’t I?

Rhiannon-sama…

—Monologue END—

Scarlett: ...sorry…

???: … stop…

Scarlett: I’m sorry…

???: S̵c̷a̵r̷.̷.̷.̵l̴e̵t̵t̸.̸.̶.̵

Scarlett: …sob… ( It hurts... It’s unbearable… )

( Why now...? Why... )

( I don’t want to keep seeing you, hearing you... )

( Remembering you at all times! )

( ...I have to do something. )

( Or I really might go insane. ) 

( However... what is more important? I cannot tell... )

To keep myself sane... or safe?

What do I do?

☯ Make a decision ☯

༺ Approach

༺ Stay put

☯ Make a decision ☯

*For clarification, if needed, the distorted messages come from Scarlett's hallucination, while the others ( in brackets, crossed out ) represent what is really being said by a sleep-talking Kino and provoke the confusion. The more they continue, she less aware she is of the real words, the distortion ceases, and she hears Rhiannon's voice more often. As shown in Dark 08, similar experiences bring up vivid similar memories, visual or otherwise, due to her type of hyperthymesia.

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The annual ceremony of the Parentalia commemorated the ancestors with whose prestige their descendants were imbued. Roman society focused its emphasis on the durability of the familia of which the senior male, the paterfamilias, enjoyed virtually monarchical powers, yet did so in a society that refuted such an idea. He possessed complete power over all the members of his familia. This included his immediate family, his relatives and also the staff and slaves of his household. The identity of each family was explicitly male. Female members were generally named according to the gens, a word best translated as ‘family’ or ‘clan’ in our modern sense of an extended family.

Domina: The Women Who Made Imperial Rome by Guy de la Bédoyère

[shig-a-shig-ah]

cursed would u rather: would u rather fuck stains tongue or overhauls stub arm?

Overhaul's stub arm, no question about it. Stain's tongue grosses me the fuck out.

Although, now I have another cursed thought in my head which is that, since Stain's Quirk requires blood and all, there's some weird potential there for period/paralysis play.