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[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1143: Nightful Turns of Events (SSBU X Star Fox)

8:45 p.m. Outside of the Smashing Movie Theaters........

Falco: (Walks Out of the Theater Along with the Others Besides Him)......What the hell did he just watch in there?

Fox: A horror movie based on Winnie the Blood....Even saying that out loud feels off-putting

Kazooie: (Already Has a Deadpinned Look on her Face) Everything about that movie is off-putting.

Banjo: Yeah, but at least none of his friends were in it besides him and Christopher. (Starts Shivering at the Thought) I don't think I could stomach through seeing Piglet try and kill someone.......

Kazooie: Or Rabbit. The guy's already a neat freak, imagine how that obsession will play out in a horror flick.

Falco: You think that's bad? How's a movie about Tigger pouncing on people to death just for shits and giggles?

Banjo: (Groans and Sworming in Discomfort) Did you have to come up with that idea? Tigger's one of my favorites! Next to Igor. (Grabs his Chin) Whom I don't think he has anything to work with in a horror world.

Falco: Give the team a few weeks. They'll probably make it the most mess up movie you'll ever see on the big screen.

Banjo: (Shivers a Bit in Fear) H-H-How mess up are we takin' here exactly?

Kazooie: Oh, you know, the basic elements for any twisted horror films: body possession, psychological torture, shadow manipulations. Egor's the most depressed out of the bunch so there's PLENTY for them to with in hindsight.

Fox: ('Sigh') Let's just hope, for our sake, that none of these ideas comes to life in the near future-

?????: Fox!~

Fox and the others turn to see his former Star Fox teammate, Krystal, happily waving at him.

Fox: (Smiles Back at Blue as He Makes his Way Over to Her) Krystal, hey! It's been a while. How's it going?

Krystal: As well as it always been thankful. How about me you? (Smirks a Bit Seductively) You're looking dashing than usual this evening~

Fox: (Smiles Sheepishly While Rubbing the Back of his Head Back and Forth and Blushing) O-Oh, you think so?~ (Looks Down at the Clothes He's Wearing) I'm only wearing blue jeans and a jacket. Nothing really special in hindsight.

Banjo: (Whispers into Falco's Ear) So that's the former teammate you told us about?

Falco: (Simply Nodded as He Watches Fox and Krystal Interacting with One Another) Yep. That's definitely Krystal alright.

Kazooie: I'm gonna go on a limp here and say you're not too happy to see her again, are you?

Falco: (Starts Shaking his Hand From Side to Side) Ehhhh....I feel more awkward about it if anything. It's been years since we last heard from her.

Banjo: (Gives Falco a Reassuring Smile) Maybe you two'll get along again if you talk some more.

Krystal: (Notices her Former Teammate Staring at her in the Distance) Falco, is that you!?

Falco: ('Sigh') Only one way to find out....(Puts on a Semi Bright Smile on his Face as He Makes his Way to his Former Teammate with Banjo and Kazooie Following Behind) 'Eyyyyy Krystal! How you been, girl?

Krystal: (Smiles Back at Falco) I've been doing good so far. Not sure if Fox told you yet or not, but I have gotten myself pretty busy now that I've been apart of Corneria's Elite Air Force.

Falco: Moving on up to the big leagues, huh?~ they ain't been working you too hard in there, have they?

Krystal: (Giggles Softly) Not exactly. The experience there has been going along smoothly for the most part. Though, I would be lying if I say things hasn't quite as cheerful without you boys around.

Falco: Yeah......(Starts Chuckling a Bit Awkwardly Before Frowning a Bit and Looking Away) Cheerful.....

Banjo: .....Uhhh (Quickly Sticks his Hand Out Towards Krystal's Point of View) M-My name is Banjo, ma'am! One of the new competitors in the Smash Bros Tournament.

Kazooie: And I'm Kazooie, the only girl who loves this honey bear enough to keep him alive for this long.

Banjo: (Gives Kazooie a Deadpinned Look on his Face) Do you always have to say that to every new people we meet?

Kazooie: (Casually Shrugs) Nothing wrong with throwing in a little honesty here and there, hun.

Banjo: Your honesty can be a real hassle at times.

Kazooie: (Lays her Head onto Banjo's Shoulder) And yet you still love me all the same~

Banjo: (Sighs in Defeat While Blushing a Bit) Yeah......I do.

Krystal: (Giggles Softly as She Shakes Banjo's Hand) It's nice to meet the both of you. I hope the tournament has been treating you well so far-

Before Krystal could finish her sentence, the sound of a slow, sinister sounding whistle managed to catch the gang's attention as they turn to see a black hooded figure standing in the background, holding two sickles in each hand.

Once the whistling ended and he begins to walk closer to the gang, the hooded figure reveals himself to be none other than Fox's longtime rival: Wolf O' Donnell.

Wolf: Buenas noches, perdedores?

Fox: (Couldn't Believe What He's Looking at Right Now) Wolf?

Krystal: What on Corneria City, are you wearing?

Kazooie: (Raises an Eyebrow in Confusion) And since when did know how to speak Spanish?

Wolf: For some time now. Took a few Spanish classes here and there and I've been bit of a pro at it ever since. As for what I'm wearing.....(Forms a Cocky Smirk on his Face) ('Heh') Let's just say this will be a ticket for me to win the Halloween Costume Contest big time this year.

Falco: (Starts Snickering a Bit) So what? You're supposed to be some kind of hunchback wolf monster or somethin'?

Wolf: No. I'm going as Death himself.

Falco: ('Scoffs') You? Death?

Wolf: Yeah. Death. (Starts Walking Dangerously Close to Falco) And I don't mean it metaphorically or rhetorically or poetically or theoretically or in any other fancy bullshit. I am Death. Straight. UP.

Wolf silently growls at Falco until......

????: WOLFIE!!

Wolf and the others turn to see Isabelle and the other Star Wolf in their own respective costumes, standing in the mid distnce.

Isabelle: (Gives her Boyfriend a Motherly Glare Wearing a Nun Outfit) What did I say about scaring people in public?

Wolf: ('Sigh') Oh come on, Iz. I was only warming up for the contest.

Falco: By tryin' to scare the crap outta me?

Wolf: (Shrugs) Hey, all is fair in Halloween night.

Leon: (Already Has a Deadpinned Look on his Face While Wearing a Ringo Costume) No one ever says that, boy.

Wolf: (Rolls his Eyes) Yeah, well, I'm the first one who does, So there. (Suddenly Hears Krystal Giggling as He Turns to Her with a Glare) And what the hell got you laughing for, blue tail?

Krystal: Oho nothing~ (Forms a Teasing Smirk on her Face) Just relishing on the fact that the "Big Bad Star Wolf" goes by Wolfie now!~ (Continues Giggling)

Isabelle: (Smiles Brightly) I call him that on a daily basis. (Place her Hands on Both of her Cheeks While Twisting her From Side to Side in Full Glee) It makes me so happy to know that he likes it~

Wolf: (Starts Blushing) I mean.....(Shrugs) Yeah. I like any nickname you give me, babe.....(Still Hears Krystal's Giggling Before Angrily Pointing at Her) And don't get any ideas, woman! No one in town is allowed to call me except for my girlfriend!!

Isabelle: (Turns to Krystal) My name is Isabelle by the way.

Krystal: (Finally Calms Herself Down From all the Giggling) Nice....to meet you. My name is-

Panther: (Sneaks his Way Right Next to Krystal Dressed as Zorro) Krystal mi antiguo amor!

Krystal: (Forms a Deadpinned Look on her Face as She Begins to Sigh) Just Krystal is fine, Panther.

Panther: Yes, yes, but given our past, memorable history together, I believe it's fairly appropriate to call you as such. That being said.....(Forms a bit of a Flirtatious Smirk on his Face) You look more refined as you've always been these days~

Krystal: (Rolls her Eyes in Annoyance) And you are just as full of yourself as you've always been.......

Panther: (Chuckles Lightly) Oh come now, I wouldn't say I'm THAT full of myself. I just feel like my skills and overall beauty outweighs any bland simpleton in this place, not including Star Wolf of course.

Kazooie: (Rolls her Eyes as Well) And you wonder why you two aren't together anymore.

Falco: Narcissism at it's finest.

Panther: (Turns to The Bird Duo) Better a narcissist than being feather filled bird brains such as yourselves, 24/7.

Falco/Kazooie: (Comically Glares at Panther) What was that!?

Leon: ('Sigh') As much as I would love stay out here and chat, I believe we still have a contest to enter.

Wolf: Right, right. Already wasted enough time as it is. Panther! (Starts Walking Away Along with Leon) Quit your flirting and let's go already!

Panther: ('Sigh') Coming, boss. (Turns Back to Krystal One Last Time) Be see you~ (Winks at Krystal Before Taking his Leave)

Krystal: Hopefully never.....

Isabelle: It's so nice to meet you, Krystal, and I'll be sure make Panther doesn't bother you too much the next time we do meet again.

Krystal: (Smiles Sheepishly) Y-You don't have to do that for my sake, Isabelle. I appericate it very much though.

Isabelle: (Smiles Back at Krystal) No problem. I'm always willing to help out a new friend in need. (Picks her Dress Up a Little Before Sprinting to Star Wolf and Waving Goodbye) Have a goodnight, everyone!~

Wolf: Have fun with your little date night tonight, Foxy.

Fox: ('Sigh') I'm not dating anyone, Wolf. (Comically Glares at Wolf) And don't call me by that in public!

Wolf: Could've fool me. And if I have to suffer with my nickname being revealed tonight, so does you. (Looks Back at his Arch Nemesis with an Evil, Cocky Grin on his Face While Walking) Foxy boy. (Let's Out an Evil Chuckle)

Fox: (Groans in Annoyance as He Pinches the Bridge of his Nose) I swear, I don't know how I'm able to put up with him all day......(Hears Krystal Giggling Before Turning Back to Her) And what got you laughing right now?

Krystal: I'm sorry~ It just......You actually go by "Foxy" now?~

Fox: Only by a select few of people and i hated it ever since.

Krystal: Well, If you want my input....(Smiles Softly) I believe it suits you quite well.

Fox: (Starts Blushing Again) Oh. I uh....glad you....like it, Krystal.

Banjo: I think it suits you quite well too.

Fox: ('Sigh') Much appericated, Banjo.

Kazooie: (Snickers a Bit) Yeah. For a dork.

Falco: (Starts Smirking Teasingly) I think Einstein suits him way better if ya ask me.

Fox; ANYWAYS! What brings you here tonight, Krystal if you don't mind me asking.

Krystal: I'm just having a nightly scroll around the town given I'm going to be moving here real soon.

Fox: (Eyes Widened in Genuine Surprise) Seriously?

Krystal: (Happily Nodded) It's true. I've been told by my crew mates how vibrant and expressive this place so many times that I figured I would come live here someday and see where it takes me from here. Which mean we'll have plenty of more time to catch up this time around, don'tcha think?~

Fox: Yeah....(Starts Smiling Back) T-That sounds great actually! I really hope you enjoy your stay when the time comes for you to move here.

Krystal: Thank you. Though, I must ask.

Fox: Hm?

Krystal: If any of you are not busy at the moment, would you all like to accompany me around town for a bit?

Fox: Sure, I'm down. (Turns to the Others) What about you guys?

Falco: (Shrugs) Fine by me.

Banjo: (Happily Nodded) Yeah-huh.

Kazooie: Not like we're doing anything else in the meantime.

Fox: (Turns Back to Krystal) There you have it. We're in.

Krystal: (Smiles Brightly) Spendid!~ Here's hoping tonight won't be too boring for us- (Felt her Phone Viberating in her Pants Pocket Before Taking it Out of There Sees Who's Calling Her) ('Sigh') Not. This again.....Could you excuse me for one bit. I have to take quick call. (Answers the Call) Hello?......Yes, commender, what is it? And please it isn'tan emergency this time......(Starts Walking a Bit Further Up to Continue her Call in Private)

Kazooie: So that Krystal girl's moving here, huh?

Banjo: (Smiles Brightly at Fox) Lucky you! You'll be seeing her more often for now on.

Fox: (Too Busy Staring at Krystal) Yeah.....It is great, isn't it-

Falco: You're starting to like her again, aren't you?

Fox: (Turns to Falco) Well....Yeah. I mean....We were friends back then, even more so nowadays, so-

Falco: Fox. Come on. (Turns to Fox With a Serious Look on his Face) You know exactly what I mean.

Fox: (Stares at Falco For a Few Seconds Before Sighing in Defeat) Okay, so maybe I do have a bit of crush on her as of late. And maybe I do think about what would it be like if we started dating again. But right now, I'm more focused on us starting over as friends, nothing more.

Falco: (Stares into his Best Friend's Eyes For a Few Seconds Before Letting Out a Sigh of his Own) Alright. I'll take your word for it. But ONLY if you promise me one thing.

Fox: Like what?

FaIco: Just.....be more careful this time, okay? You've been a complete wreck since the day she left the team and the last i want is for you go back to being sad and miserable, ya hear me?

Fox: Loud and clear. I promise I won't be careless this time. (Puts on a Determined Look on his Face) And I'll be damned if I let the past take control of this time around.

Falco: (Forms a Proud Smirk on his Face) That's a spirit. (Pulls Fox into a One Arm Hug) Annnd if you two ever DO get back together someday, don't be too chicken to ask you pal Falco for some love advice, will ya?

Banjo: (Smiles Brightly) Kazooie and I more than willing to help out if you want.

Kazooie: Same here. (Smirks Teasingly) And we'll make extra sure you don't go around making a fool our of yourself. Been a blushing mess all night.

Fox: (Roll His Eyes) No kidding. But no, seriously. Thanks, you guys. I really appreciate it.

Falco: Yeah, no mention. Now don't embarrass yourself this time.

Fox: (Comically Glares at Falco) I won't!

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[lancermylove]

Reflection (Word Game)

Fandom: Obey Me

Pairing: Levi x gn!Reader

Warning: None

Requested by: Anon

Prompt: Hi! Can I request Levi with gender neutral mc and friend, love, thought?

Word Count: 458

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"Sorry for zoning out, Henry. So many things happened..." 

Henry swam back and forth near Levi's face, making the demon smile. "You want to know what happened? Alright! For the longest time, you were my only friend. I didn't think I would make any other friends...until (y/n) came along." 

The goldfish swam in circles as if disturbed by the third brother's words. Levi gasped, "No, wait. You're still my favorite friend. Don't get upset. No one can take your place." 

On cue, Henry calmed down and faced Levi, waiting for him to continue. "At first, I didn't like (y/n). They were nothing more than a normie, and things got worst during the TSL contest. I'm glad Lucifer stopped me from attacking (y/n)." 

He slumped into his chair and sighed, "Then they made a pact with me, but not for the sake of making a pact with me...and that made me upset. Then again, what else was a shut-in otaku like me expecting?" 

The goldfish once again swam in circles, startling Levi. "Right, you don't like it when I call myself a shut-in otaku...sorry. But do you remember what happened after that?" 

A blush crept on his cheeks as he touched his lips with his fingertips. "T-They kissed me. You saw it, right? Then (y/n) asked me out, and we have been dating since. Hey, Henry...this isn't a dream, right? Sometimes I feel like I'm going to wake up, and (y/n) will be gone." 

Henry got closer to his friend and touched his forehead on the aquarium glass. Levi smiled while resting his forehead on the other side of the glass, "Thanks, Henry. I love (y/n) a lot and don't want to love them."

Their moment was disturbed by the sound of his bedroom door opening. With a grin, you approached Levi and threw your arms around his neck, whispering, "I love you too," before exiting the room. 

The demon tilted his head, blinking rapidly. 'You loved him too? Where did that come from?' Not that he was complaining. "Henry, thanks fo- wait...eh...EHHHH?" 

Levi slapped the palm of his right hand on his lips upon realizing what happened. You heard everything. You heard his confession! That was not how he imagined he would confess to you, but at least, now you know; moreover, he got to hear your confession. Henry happily watched his dear friend turn into a blushing mess. 

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You opened your eyes and sat up on your bed. Out of all the dreams you could have had, why that one? 

"Levi, how are you holding up?" You sighed, knowing the answer all too well. "I will find a way to return to the future. I promise. Henry, please take care of him until I come back..." 

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[introvertedsurvivalist]

theatre family headcanons (drunk edition)

sorry, my head is just filled with them:

- see, well—johnny, he:

ryan: johnny, you’ve had way to much, let’s get you home to bed—

johnny (drunk af): no no no no no wait, um, hold on—look, i’m very very sure you are a wonderful person. *proceeds to pat ryan on the wrist* but i already have a boyfriend.

ryan (is his boyfriend): *silence of confusion*

johnny (still drunk af): sorry, i’m sure you’re very sweet, but he’s the only one for me.

ryan: *finally catching on* oh, is he now?

johnny: mhmmm. he’s like, he’s... he’s everythin’. I love ‘im. in fact, imma ask ‘im to marry me.

ryan: he’s definitely gonna hold you to that.

johnny: i really really hope he does—

- ash and nooshy drunk? um...

- they have the weirdest conversations:

ash: hey hey hey. *grabs nooshy’s face* i think i finally figured out what makes your face so goddamn pretty.

nooshy: *basically face-smushed at this point and doesn’t give a f* whaT? what is it?

ash: your nostrils are the best things on your face right now.

- ash can handle a lot of drinks, a lot—but when she finally does reaches her limit and gets completely drunk, what she proceeds to do is go up onto the bar stage, grab her guitar and play the most difficult riffs (while singing her songs bloody murder) that she can’t play while sober.

- same here with johnny and meena: johnny and meena spend about three-fifths of their time doing karaoke, singing mostly the hardest songs in the history of music (they always end with a dramatic mic drop every single song they sing).

- when they’re sober, they have no memory whatsoever of how many microphones they managed to break.

- same with nooshy as well: she basically just sometimes goes up onto the bar table and starts doing a headspin (until someone sensible has to drag her down—if not, most of the theatre cast just cheer her on).

- she mostly does crazy moves, again, that she wouldn’t really be able to do sober.

- yes, obviously buster and eddie are drinking buddies. while eddie knows how to control his own consumption (thus why he doesn’t usually get drunk), buster takes up more than he can handle (and makes up the worse nonsense):

eddie: dude, how much did you drink?

buster (also drunk af): ehhhh—

eddie: buster, how much?

buster: babies and half a dozen babies.

- bless his little soul, buster gets very very sentimental about his father when he’s drunk at one point, face down as he drains his scotch and just sobbing nonstop.

- “dad, look at me now. i’m finally not a failure! i hope you’re proud of me dad—”

- when eddie calls drunk buster a cab to take him back home or to his theatre, he takes his shoes off on the pavement before climbing into the taxi.

- meena usually doesn’t participate in her friends’ crazy antics and mostly keeps to herself. but when she’s drunk, all of her mischievous side breaks completely loose. she laughs like a maniac and throws stuff and she doesn’t give a care.

- johnny has a habit of hanging his jacket up on the weirdest places when he’s drunk, such as a chandelier on top of a very high ceiling or sometimes a ceiling fan that’s mostly unreachable.

- yes, he can’t get it down when he’s sober, so someone usually has to get it for him.

- just need to mention that when johnny is drunk, his welsh starts coming out: heavier cockney accent, new words, everything else (because he’s welsh and is from wales in my head, thank you very much).

johnny (drunk af): *sees meena* wus' as in 'alright wuS?

meena: *scared* uh, what’s he saying?

johnny: *basically just answers his own question* tiDY—

ash: please don’t mind him, he just had four beers.

- buster is usually the type to get up the next day and remember what happened when he was drunk but has no side effect from the drinking whatsoever and can get on with his day completely fine.

- in contrast, meena, johnny, nooshy and ash have the worst hangovers, so they all remember to get together at ash’s apartment the day after with bottles of aspirin, blankets, and their favorite movies to watch so they can all cuddle up and wait for one another to get better.

(will add more later on!)

[justasillyoldfox]

Why Hello, Dear Beloved

♡Jinbei x Fishman!Male!Reader {Part I}

♡Jinbei, my favorite fishman, my beloved

WARNINGS: Cursing

♡The crew had been sailing for a while, Jinbei being busy with steering the ship to where their net destination was headed. Luffy was sitting on the front of the ship while Nami and Robin have been sitting in lawn chairs when something had jumped out of the water and surprised everyone when it landed on the ship and tackled Jinbei. "JINBEI!" were the only thing the crew could say while Jinbei was fighting off whatever it was, they both ended up going overboard. The crew had gathered around where you had both fallen.

♡Jinbei and the other creature landed in the water with a loud 'SPLASH', once Jinbei had realized he was in the water he was ready to fight as the other creature had been circled around him at a fast pace, "A bold move to put me in the waters," Jinbei stated. The creature had stopped circling him and disappeared, "Coward," Jinbei said plainly, "Now now Jinbei, is that anyway to speak to your lover," you had said in a teasing tone which made him look upwards towards the voice which was you. Upside down facing him and with a smug grin on your face, "Hello dear," you said as he was in shock.

♡"Come on don't give me the cold shoulder now," you said as you floated upright in front of him, he looked like he was super happy to see you when he suddenly punched you in the face, "FUCK! JINBEI!" you screamed at him while holding your nose, "Next time meet me like a normal person," he said before hugging you. With your free hand you hugged him back, you both soon let go of each other before he started swimming back up at a fast pace, you followed behind as you both broke through the surface of the water and hopped back onto the ship. Both of your clothes were soaking wet, and you had scared the crew, well mostly you did..

♡"Guys I would like you to meet someone special to me," Jinbei had started which gathered everyone's attention, "My husband," he had finished. It was silent for a moment, "EHHHH!? HUSBAND!?" the crew screamed, "When did you get married Jinbei?" Robin asked, "10 years ago," Jinbei stated. You were gently touching your nose, making sure it wasn't fractured or broken, "Nope, only sore," you had said aloud which caught a few of the crew members attention. You were a bit taller than Jinbei, had {F/C} hair, {E/C} eyes, had {S/C} skin, and a few {F/C} fins sticking out of your back.

♡"I'm not sorry for tackling my husband into the ocean and scaring all of you, I do what I want," you stated while crossing your and closing your eyes, this made Jinbei hit you on the head, "Ow-" "Next time greet me normally," he stated. You eyes were watering a bit and you looked at him and sat down, "Fine, I won't talk to you at all then," you said as you looked away from his direction and frowned, he frowned at your childish actions and sighed.

♡Most of the crew chuckled at this, "SUGOII! I DIDN'T KNOW YOU HAD A HUSBAND JINBEI!" Luffy yelled with stars in his eyes as he started looking at you, "I didn't think it was such an important thing to include," Jinbei said. A dark aura formed around you and you growled lowly, he sweat-dropped at this.

♡You stood up, "Well I better get going, I almost forgot I was doing something more important than seeing you Jinbei," you said as you side-eyed him with a frown, "What would that be?" he said with a uninterested look, "Sleeping," you said as you turned around and were about ready to jump off the ship. Suddenly arms wrapped around you and something clinged to you. You looked behind you and there was Luffy, frowning at you, "You can't leave you just got here," he yelled at you. "I will drown you if it means getting you off," you said in a serious tone and frowned when he didn't budge. Everyone but Jinbei looked at you expecting something, you were getting annoyed and sighed, "Alright I'll stay" you said angrily to which the crew cheered, "Feast!" Luffy yelled, "EH!?" the crew yelled, 'so that's why he wanted me to stay, you sweat dropped.

♡It was already noon while the crew was still partying and eating, you didn't understand why and chuckled at the crew partying and doing dumb things. You were seated next to a barrel next to the ship's railing. You saw Jinbei walking up towards you, "Tsk," and looked away while continuing to drink whatever was in the cup you were holding. He sat next to you and you put the cup down and glanced at him, he had a silver earing on his left ear and you could feel your cheeks getting a little hotter.

♡"You still have the earing," you said as you looked at him, you nodded, "do you still have yours?" he asked, you nodded quickly, "I will have to apologize for my behavior earlier I did not mean to offend you if I did," you said as you look at your lap, he hummed. "Let's go," he said suddenly as he stood up, you followed his lead,"Where are we going?" you asked and he didn't answer but instead jumped in the water, "We'll be back Luffy!" you yelled before jumping in after Jinbei. You swam around before you found Jinbei standing, waiting for you.

♡"What did you want me for?" you asked while tilting your head, "Just wanted some privacy," he said simply and you could see the purple blush on his face. A small smile appeared on your face as you hugged him, "I'm glad I didn't upset you," you said as you pulled away and held his face in your face and laughed, he seemed to look a bit irritated, "What's so funny {Y/N}," you chuckled as you put you forehead on his, "Oh nothing dear just thought you were cute," you looked at him in his eyes. He closed his eyes and sighed, he sat down and still had his eyes closed with a frown, as usual.

♡You sat on your knees in front of him, "Something wrong," you asked but didn't get a reply, you had begun asking him if he was alright but never got an answer, even if you poked him. "Oi, answer me!" you had begun to get irritated with being ignored by him, you put your hands on his thighs and got upset to his face, you stared at him for a bit. Still nothing. You pulled yourself closer to him and got comfortable, leaned on his thighs and waited for him to open his eyes.

♡When you heard him snoring you had realized he was asleep and felt embarrassed you hadn't noticed sooner. You looked around and went back to looking at him. You haven't seen him in what feels like years but its only been months since the last time since you saw each other. You tilted your head and leaned close to his head and hesitated, only a few inches away from him as your face grew hot.

♡You told yourself encouraging words in your head, Jinbei and you didn't really kiss a lot so when you did it felt special to you. You quickly gave him a peck on his lips and backed away as fast as you could and stared at his body, hoping he didn't wake up, when he didn't you let out a sigh of relief as you gathered yourself together and crawled beck to him and sat in front of him on your knees. You started lightly pushing him "Oi, Jinbei wake up, you can't sleep here," you said as he stirred awake, "Huh, what happened?" he asked, "You fell asleep, c'mon we gotta get back to your crew," you said as you stood up, holding out a hand.

♡"Ah, gomen," he said as he took your hand and you pulled him up. You both swam back to the ship, he looked at you, "You should stay for a while, I haven't seen you in a while," you were surprised but gave a toothy grin, "Alright," you said as you both hopped onto the ship to find out everyone must had passed out except Franky. "Ah you guys are back, SUUPER," he said while smiling and pulled up his glasses, "You guys should go sleep, I got night watch tonight," he said as he got up to go the front of the ship. Jinbei walked you to his room as you both had laid down on the floor next to each other on a big mattress with a couple blankets.

♡You yawned, "Goodnight dear," you said before you fell asleep, he smiled. "Godnight love," he said as he watched you breathe as you slept, he smiled while thinking about what happened when he 'fell asleep' and you kissed him, he ended staying awake a bit longer, being flustered, before falling asleep. You guys ended up cuddling by morning which would cause Jinbei to be teased by some of his crew members.

[sigillaria-svt]

Ferris Wheel

Pairing: Pianist!Wen Junhui x CollegeStudent!Reader

Word Count: 3,455

Genre: fluff, childhood friends, secret feelings, childhoodfriend!Joshua

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You sit in awe as you watch Jun, your childhood friend, perform in his first-ever solo piano concert. You've watched him grow up learning the piano day in and day out. It's always been his dream and you were happy to see him achieve it.

He was able to secure tickets to the front row seat just for you, and you were happy to see him perform up close. When he finishes all his pieces, he gets up from his seat and takes a bow. Jun smiles back at you before turning around to leave the stage.

After the show, you visit him backstage, bringing him a congratulatory bouquet for his successful concert. "You were great as always, but I'm really glad you managed to get me some front row tickets."

"I picked a good seat, didn’t I?” He says playfully.

Knowing you, of course, you wouldn't miss the chance to show the good side of your face." You hand him the bouquet. “Thank you for giving me a free pass, and at the front row, at that!”

"It's nothing," he says, looking away and playing with his bow tie. "I should be the one thanking you. Your support means a lot to me."

"Ehhhh, why are you being so shy? You should be proud of yourself!”

"I just...I've never performed for an audience like this before," he says. "I'm a little nervous."

You give a short laugh at his statement, but he doesn't seem amused. "Oh come on. You did well, incredibly well for your first concert. The crowd loved it as well. "

"I suppose..."

"Well, you're the one who always wanted to play the piano. How can you not be proud of such a great accomplishment?" you say.

There's a brief silence.

"Thanks..."

Before you can question him any further, he suddenly pulls you into a hug. You return the hug for a while before you both let go.

"Well, I should be off." He says, giving you a small nod.

"Hey, wait! Do you want to grab some food? It's on me. Think of it as a congratulatory gift."

"I can't, I have to practice in a few hours," he says sadly.

"Well, we still have a few hours, we won't eat for long. I insist."

He smiles once more and nods. "Yeah, sounds good."

The both of you make your way to the nearby Chinese restaurant, the one you two always ate at when you were in high school. You lead him to an empty table and begin to order your favorite meals. Soon enough, the two of you are eating your favorite foods and talking about anything that comes to mind.

"How's college?" Jun asks while taking a bite of his food.

"Oh, it's okay," you say. "A little difficult to adjust to, but I'm doing good. I miss hanging out with you. It was way easier when we had so much free time when we were in high school. "

"I missed that too," he says, "But things are certainly way easier now."

"How so?"

"Well, for one thing, I'm a full-fledged pianist now, instead of just a struggling one. Also, the girl I was dating broke up with me."

"What?!” You almost slam your hand on the table. You quickly lower your voice. “Wasn't she heads over heels for you? What happened?"

"Eh, she just tired of waiting. You know how she is."

You nod slowly, but something about the story doesn't feel right. "Waiting for what?"

"Waiting for me to become a success, of course. She said she couldn't wait around forever for me to achieve my goals."

"That's weird..."

"What?"

You purse your lips. "I mean, you've always been famous around the school for being a good pianist, but it's not like you're going to earn money overnight."

"It was for the best anyway. It showed that she was really just after the fame and not... Me." He says sadly, running his spoon through his bowl of soup.

With a burst of energy and anger, you puff your chest. "Hey, don't get yourself down! What are you, huh? You're funny, friendly, a good pianist, handsome, and a pretty good guy! She doesn't know what she lost. Hey, if she ever comes back, don't say yes, alright?!"

"Hah, yeah. Don't worry, I'll hold out for the real thing."

"Yeah, you always do."

You laugh it off, but to be honest, you were a bit disappointed. You held feelings for Jun when you were younger, but let go of him when he found a girlfriend. Now that she broke up with him for a shallow reason, you were so mad. You knew how good of a guy Jun was, and how much he treasured the people that are close to him.

You wouldn't be able to forgive such an insult. Surely he would see that.

"I have to go, my piano teacher is calling," Jun says.

"Alright, take care on your way there."

"I will. Later."

The both of you give a little wave to each other. Jun then leaves you to your own thoughts, while you ponder why you had such a strange feeling about this.

You pay up at the counter before heading back to your dorm.

When you get into the building, you see Joshua hanging out in the dorm lobby. Along with Jun, he was one of your classmates in high school and ended up forming a close friendship as a trio. Joshua ended up going to the same university as you studying psychology, while Jun ended up in a different music university.

"Hey, Josh!"

He looks up at you with a smile, waving his phone at you. "Hey, how was the concert? It's sad that I couldn't go because of exams."

"It was good. I think Jun was really happy to hear that your results came out well." You quickly take a seat next to him, putting your bag on the table. "And you know what? He just broke up with his girlfriend. I didn't see that coming. "

"Really? What for?"

"Shallow reasons. It makes me upset."

"Hmmm." Joshua says, nodding and looking away. "What do you plan on doing?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, if he's broken up with his girlfriend, do you think you could possibly...?"

"What? No! Josh, I..." You unintentionally stutter at the thought. Although Jun was clueless, Joshua knew everything. When you first found out about Jun getting a girlfriend, you cried at his house for hours. You didn’t want to admit it, but you knew you still had a bit of lingering feelings for Jun. "I mean, you know already, right? I let go of him years ago. I thought he'd be better off with you know... Someone better. "

"Someone better? That sounds very final!"

"I'm just saying, that it would be a better path for him."

"Let's hang out with him over the weekend. It wouldn't do good for him to keep thinking about it while he traps himself in practice." Joshua says, flipping through his phone to look for Jun’s contact number.

"Trapping himself in practice? You really think so?"

"Yeah, I do. Just trust me on this one." Joshua says with a sigh.

Well, it's one way to look at it you suppose.

"Let's take him to an amusement park. It's about time we bring out his inner child again."

"An amusement park? I've wanted to go to an amusement park for so long! Alright, let's go!"

You trust Joshua to invite Jun to the amusement park. Although you weren't a fan of the fast rides, you knew that it would make Jun and Joshua happy. The next day, both of you get on a bus from the university to the nearby theme park. The both of you get down just in time for the park to open.

"So, have you been to this amusement park before?" you ask.

"I've been here multiple times, but this is Jun's first time." He says. Joshua looks around, looking for the familiar tall figure. "There he is."

You wave to Jun as he walks towards the two of you, a big smile across his face.

"Hey Jun, I'm glad you managed to get yourself some free time," Joshua says.

"Yeah, I could use a breather," Jun replies.

"Man, these rides really take it out of you, don't they?"

"That's why they're fun." Joshua replies as the three of you may your way to the line to buy entrance tickets. Although the two men are ecstatic, you feel a churning feeling in your core. You’ve never been a fan of heights, and of the three, you were the one that easily got seasick. You knew that this was going to be a long day, but you wanted to make it a good one to cheer up Jun.

Jun looks over at you, who seems to be looking pale at the sight of all the tall rollercoasters. "Are you going to be fine?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine." You say. "Just... Never ridden a rollercoaster before. Not exactly the most confidence-inspiring rides. Besides, there's a first time for everything, right?"

"Yeah, there is." Jun replies, giving you a smile.

Your stomach starts doing flips as you remember that you need to get on that ride eventually. Eventually, the three of you get tickets for unlimited rides and head over to the first ride. The three of you get onto the roller coaster, which is about to begin boarding.

"Hold on to your butts!" the attendant jokes, and the two of them have a good laugh. You, on the other hand, simply smile awkwardly.

To be honest, you feel like you're taking the rollercoaster ride to your death.

The ride starts, and you scream the whole time. The roller coaster takes a wild turn through the inversion and while you're going at a pretty decent speed, you don't feel quite right. Over to your right, you see Jun and his large gummy smile.

"This is so fun! I wish I can do this all day!" he screams.

The rollercoaster takes a bunch of twists and turns, throwing you around left and right. You hold on to the restraints for dear life, your knuckles turning white at the effort. Eventually, you let out a deep, heavy sigh as the coaster finally comes to a stop, leaving you disheveled and nervous. Beside you, Jun vibrates in excitement. He's laughing like a kid as the restraints go up.

"Let's do it again!" he says.

You and your best friend laugh, then quickly sober up as you realize that you are at an amusement park after all.

"Let's get on a softer ride before we go back on this one."

"Alright!" Jun says excitedly.

Jun walks ahead of you and Joshua, excited to get on the next one.

Joshua leans closer to you. "If you feel sick, just let me know so I can help calm him down, alright?"

You nod, and follow after Jun.

There's a giant inflatable slide ahead of you that has a giant inflatable ball on it.

"I want to go on that!" Jun squeals.

"That's a lot of fun, huh?" You say back.

After a few minutes of waiting in line, you get onto the giant inflatable slide.

"Come on!" Jun excitedly takes your hand and pulls you to the slide.

You sit down in the middle of the slide, and let out a laugh as the inflatable ball inflates in front of you. As you and Jun glide down the slide, you look at your childhood friend. His bright, beautiful smile makes you feel at ease. Slowly, steadily, you let all your worries and concerns wash away. Compared to his pale face just after the concert, he seems happier now. That's enough to satisfy you.

As you both laugh and have an enjoyable time, the three of you ride the giant inflatable slide again and again. After about half an hour, you finish off the giant slide and get onto the next ride.

To those that don't know Jun, he may seem like a calm and cool pianist, but in reality, he's the most energetic man-child you know. He screams with joy with practically every ride he gets on.

You and Joshua manage to calm him down by convincing him to eat lunch and go on soft rides to prevent indigestion. You all sit together on the side of the park, munching on the lunch Joshua brought from home.

"After all these years, your mom's sandwiches are still the best, Josh." You say.

"Aren't they though?"

You smile and nod in reply. You take another bite of the sandwich, enjoying the stringy meat as it slides down your throat.

"I'll go buy some drinks." Joshua says. "Anything you guys want?"

"I'll have orange juice." You say.

"I'll have one of those drinks too, please." Jun says.

"Alright, I'll be back." Joshua says.

You and Jun continue to eat and chat as you wait for Joshua. You take a bite of the sandwich and start up the conversation. "Man, it feels like yesterday we all first met in music class. That was such a different time, you know?"

"Yeah..."

"Joshua and I were learning guitar for fun, and somehow we both ended up in majors completely unrelated to music.

"Yeah, I remember. Good old days." Jun says, his tone suddenly turning somber. "I just... Don't know what I'm going to do after college."

"What do you mean? You're going to be a professional pianist! I'll go to all your shows and buy all your releases!"

"Oh, you will?"

The two of you laugh as you take another bite of your sandwich. "Well I mean, if it gets expensive, I'll split the cost with Josh"

Moments later, Joshua comes back with the drinks.

"Here you are." He says, handing you each a small cup of orange juice.

"Thanks, Josh." You say, taking a sip from your cup.

The three of you finish your lunch and walk around before getting on the merry-go-round that's in the center of the park. As you slowly turn, you think about how much has happened since you first met. Your friendship with Joshua and Jun has strengthened and gotten closer to what it is now. You were happy to have these guys with you in your life. You pull out your phone and take a selfie with the three of you on the ride.

'Best friends.' You think to yourself with a smile.

You look up at the Ferris wheel. There are a few people still waiting to get on, along with a little girl and her mother.

"Let's get on the Ferris wheel later on during sunset." Joshua says. "The view of the city will be beautiful during that time."

"Yeah, a Ferris wheel sounds fun." You reply.

For the next few hours, you and your friends ride all the rides, eat all the food, and enjoy every moment you can. Even though you and Joshua are almost out of energy, Jun is as happy and energetic as ever.

He mainly uses his phone to take pictures and videos of himself. It came to a point where you could barely stand because of the dizziness, so you and Joshua had to stop him from riding any of the roller coasters.

Eventually, the sunset comes around, and you three fall in line for the Ferris wheel. Just as the three of you were about to step in, Joshua pulls out his phone as if to pick up a call.

"Oh man, wait I need to take this call." He says, even though you see no sign of a call on his screen. Joshua pushes the both of you in. "Go on without me."

You didn't have time to think before he closes the door and leaves you and Jun alone in the cart. The Ferris wheel turns, taking you and Jun higher at a slow pace. Somehow, being alone with him makes your heart beat faster. You look over at Jun, who's looking out to the city as the orange light hits his face. It's a new experience for you, being this close to him. The two of you don't say a word, just take in the view.

"Hey, I want to tell you something." Jun says quietly.

You turn your head to him, who seems to sit uncomfortably in his place.

Jun takes a deep breath in. "I'm afraid that if we stay friends, I'll lose you as we grow up. You're a really important person to me, and I don't want to lose you."

A lump forms in your throat. "Don't worry about that." You tell him. "We'll always be friends. No one is taking you away from me."

Jun looks down for a moment, and then looks back at you he stares at you for a moment, hesitating. "I love you." He blurts out.

You stare at him in shock while he quickly adds, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that! Just forget I said it!"

"No, don't--"

Before you can say anything further, Jun buries his face into his hands.

You say "Jun?"

"I can't take this anymore." He says in frustration. "We can still be friends if you want. I'll leave you alone if that's what you want."

"Wait, Jun, look at me."

Jun raises his face, refusing to look you in the eyes.

"Calm down, you haven't even heard my reply yet." You lean forward to put your hand on his knee. "You love me? In... That way? "

"I... I'm sorry, but yes."

"Oh..." You exhale. "Why are you apologizing?"

"I don't know!"

"Well, I'm glad you finally said it." You laugh. "All this time I've been holding back because I thought you would never like someone like me."

"That's not true! I do like you! I probably just held back saying it because I didn't want you to leave."

"Well, why would I leave, Jun?" You ask. "You're basically my best friend, and I'm happy spending time with you."

"But, what if I change?"

"You won't."

"What if something makes you so mad at me, that you won't want to be with me anymore?" He says softly, opening himself up to be vulnerable for the first time in years.

"We've had dozens of fights ever since we were kids. But I'm still here."

"What if it's worse than those?"

"Well, we'll deal with it then."

"But what if it's something you can't fix?"

"Then I guess we won't deal with it." You say. "We'll just accept it when it happens."

"Oh." He exhales. "That... That sounds a little bit easier than I thought it would be."

"Easier?" You laugh in disbelief. "Of course it's easier. If things get to a point where we can't deal with it, then we'll still accept each other.”

"Yeah..."

"We'll get through it together."

"I know we will."

Jun links his legs with yours, gently playing around with his fingers.

"I was really scared that I would lose you to someone else." He says.

"Like who?" You laugh.

"Like, maybe even a boy you met at the park."

"That's not gonna happen, I promise." You assure him.

"I know."

"How are we going to explain this to Joshua when we get down?"

"He'll probably figure it out even if we don't say anything." Jun says. "He's pretty smart."

"True..."

Before you know it, the Ferris wheel stops and the two of you exit. When you get down, you see Joshua on his phone on one of the benches. He looks up at the both of you with a smile. You return his smile and walk over to him.

"Hey, guys." He says. "How did it go?"

"It was good!" You answer.

Joshua looks over at Jun, who seems to be pretending that nothing happened. "Say what, let me take a photo of you guys. It's both your first time at this park, we need to document this."

You look at both of your young faces and give each other a look. After a brief moment, when you understand that the other is going through with this, you nod. Joshua takes a photo of the both of you with the Ferris wheel in the background, a large grin on his face

"Perfect." He says, returning his phone to his pocket. "Let's go and take a break at the cafe."

Joshua walks ahead of you and Jun, and you both follow. Jun shyly links his pinky with yours, swinging his arms around happily.

"Thank you for coming with me, I really had a good time here." He says.

"Anytime." You smile. - END -

[itbe-jess]

Maslophobia: Chapter 8

Captured recorded audio of Karl Rodriguez having phone conversations with the formal Paradise Critter performers before their disappearances, including Karl’s himself.

Stevie: Yes?

Karl: STEVEN! How you do, how you do?

Stevie: Okay, who the hell is this?

Karl: What, you don't remember your old work buddy, Karl Rodriguez? Of Karl's Paradise?

Stevie: Oh, you. Just to state one fact: We aren't buddies. We just did work. The only time you've ever treated me like a friend was when I wore the freakin' dog costume. Second of all, what do you want?

Karl: Well, the REAL question is, what do YOU want?

Stevie: What do I want, what?

Karl: With your life, I mean. Have you ever considered getting into acting again? I just had the thought you were a man who looked into a brighter future.

Stevie: Well, I've been putting a lot of thought into it, continuing showbiz. What I want is more than just to hide my face behind some puppet costume. I wanna act. I also wanna write, and create.

Karl: That's interesting!

Stevie: But what I really wanna do is direct.

Karl: Oh! A little showbiz humor there!

Stevie: [*Chuckles*] Yeah. Say, Karl, I have another question.

Karl: Shoot.

Stevie: Why the fuck are you poking into my business like this?

Karl: Well, bet you haven't noticed, but I'm still doing work at Tam Studios!

Stevie: Great. How about telling me something I should care about?

Karl: No no no no, you don't understand, Stevie. I wanna help you pave your career way!

Stevie: What?

Karl: Help you find a new line of work! Tam is beginning the productions of an upcoming crime drama!

Stevie: Keep talking.

Karl: They're cast-calling for a slender, Caucasian man in his 20s, with flexible movement. I convinced them to put you up in that position, cuz I saw deep through those doggy eyes that you had potential. And it wasn't one of those non-speaking, background roles. No sir, this is supporting character we're talking.

Stevie: That's great! Hard to believe I've gone to a great start just by wearing a dog suit while somebody else dubbed over my lines! And if this role peaks, I could probably land myself in another rol- Hold it, hold it. Why do all this for me?

Karl: Well, I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. You have always been my favorite, Steven. The others did a fantastic job, but you knew how to bring life into a character.

Stevie: I am, aren't I? Well, I do hold a few charms, here and there. Knew they'd come into full effect soon.

Karl: So, do you take the job?

Stevie: Hell yeah I want the job! And I'd like to thank you for it!

Karl: No need for that! Just doing a favor for my favorite performer! Come over to my place for your script, and I'll explain the details to you over coffee.

Stevie: Make mine extra dark.

Karl: With pleasure!

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Karl: Hello, hello?

Debbie: Hello, who is- Karl? Karl, is that you?

Karl: In the flesh! But as of right now, in the voice. And while you're still listening to it, Happy Birthday!

Debbie: Awwwww, that's awfully generous. But my birthday isn't until two more days.

Karl: It is? Ooooooh, damn.

Debbie: What is it?

Karl: Seems I've over looked the calender. At least I didn't miss it yet.

Debbie: And it's a good thing you remembered what month it was, too.

Karl: Yeah. Still pretty embarrassing. I even got you a gift.

Debbie: You got me a gift?! Karl, that makes me... ...pleased as punch! Though you really didn't have to go through the troubl-

Karl: Oh no no no, I felt like it, since you are my favorite.

Debbie: Really? I didn't know that! I mean, the most you've ever talked to me was when I was Vinnie Van Goose, with the head on and all.

Karl: Well, the others are special, but if they knew you were my favorite, they would feel less important. You really knew how to bring life into a character more than they did.

Debbie: Oh wow. Though I feel bad for being the favorite. The others worked so hard.

Karl: What they don't know, won't hurt 'em! It's okay! Now, why don't you come over to my place and you can collect your gift? You can either take it to go, or eat it here.

Debbie: "Eat it?"

Karl: Hope you brought your sweet tooth.

Debbie: Oooooh la la, zat sounds deleecious, vahtre ahltesse. [*Chuckles*]

Karl: [*Chuckles back*]

Debbie: That was a really bad impression of the character I played.

Karl: I thought it was decent. So, you coming to get your gift, or what?

Debbie: Hell yeah, I'm going to get it! On one condition, though.

Karl: Hmm?

Debbie: Don't eat it all before I get there. [*Giggles*]

Karl: That's a promise I'm willing to keep! Don't worry! I won't even dip my finger into the frosting!

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Scott: Who is it?

Karl: That can only mean one thing: Do you recognize my voice?

Scott: K-Karl? Karl! Oh, Karl, you happy-go-lucky son of a bitch! [*Laughs*]

Karl: What, were you expecting someone else?

Scott: Ehhhh, either Mom, or someone I owe money to. [*Laughs*]

Karl: [*Laughs as well*]

Scott: You can't be my mother, sooooooo are you calling me up to pay some acting penalty fee?

Karl: There's just no end to your wisecracks, huh Scotty? Don't be ridiculous. You worked for me, so I'm the one who should be giving you money! Speaking of which, did I ever tell you that you were my favorite?

Scott: I am?

Karl: Sure! None of the other performers knew how to bring life into a character more than you!

Scott: Really? Well, to be honest, I didn't think there was anything special about my character.

Karl: You didn't think-- Look, Scott, he was one of my favorite Critters. When I was designing him, I put a little bit of myself into this character's traits. And to have a person make him animated was a happy experience.

Scott: Wow, Karl. That's...

Karl: Trouble finding the right word?

Scott: Yeah. Kinda. Just feels really neat to be appreciated. Even at a simple task.

Karl: Say no more, my friend! All you have to do is accept your award! No speech please.

Scott: Award? Okay, Karl, this is a little bit much.

Karl: Not really much. Just a bonus check.

Scott: Bonus check? I-I really can't accept this, Karl.

Karl: Please, I insist. You were my favorite Critter, and I wanna show my thanks for such effort you gave.

Scott: I'm not currently having any financial crisis, and I can't take money from you after how nice you've been. Couldn't you thank me in another way? Like, lunch, or dinner-

Karl: Actually, I'd be more than happy if you joined me for this afternoon's brunch, and we can catch up on times. Tomorrow. At my place.

Scott: If that will make you happy, I'll be there.

Karl: Delightful! I'll make sure brunch is still warm when you get here!

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Drew: Hello?

Karl: Drewwwww! Long time no see!

Drew: KARL! [*Sighs*] Thank God, you're the one to call!

Karl: Gosh, I really wasn't expecting that kind of reaction. You miss the show, too?

Drew: Well, no. Not that it was a bad show, or I hated doing the job! I mean, I loved playing Saxxo!

Karl: Well, Saxxo was my favorite! In fact, so were you! Nobody could bring so much life int-

Drew: Okay thanks I appreciate it Karl! Say, you wouldn't happen to know any positions opened at Tam, do you?

Karl: Tam is currently not looking for any actors at the moment.

Drew: Shhhhhhhh-shit!

Karl: Is everything alright?

Drew: Of course not. Rent's rising, and I have three more days until me and my wife lose the apartment! I just got to find a new job and pay off the rent! Need the money fast! I-I'll do anything!

Karl: Oh my. A debt situation. Does Mary know about it?

Drew: No. And I can't let her know.

Karl: Have you been gambling again?

Drew: [*Awkward silence, then takes a deep breath*] All I ever wanted to do was to treat her to the best romantic getaway in her young life! She thinks I don't pay more attention to her, and I've been less ardent ever since we got married. I love her so much, I really do. I felt like words aren't enough to express how much she means to me, so I thought, perhaps I could show her in another manner! Just wanted to earn a little extra cash, and look what a fine mess I've gotten us into! First it will be our place, next my fucking marriage! You're my only hope, Karl!

Karl: You have my sympathy, old friend. Believe it or not, when I was young, I used to do a bunch of crazy stuff to impress a girl. It's surprising how love can make anyone do anything. Tell you what: I'll give you this check for 100 grand. That way you can both pay off the rent, and give your woman the best dinner, plus a gift.

Drew: Gee. 100,000 dollars. That's a lot of lettuce.

Karl: I was gonna give you this anyways. It's my "Congratulations" gift for all your hard effort at Tam.

Drew: Thank you, Karl! God bless you! I swear I'll pay you back somehow!

Karl: You can pay me back now. ...at my place for some coffee, and we can catch up on our times. Always wanted to have a full conversation with my favorite Critter star.

Drew: Alright, I'll be there. Just as long as we're not getting a little too touchy. What time?

Karl: You can be here right now, if you like.

Drew: I'll go get the car keys!

Karl: Take it slow, Drew. You only live once.

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Karl: Howdy-do! Nice to hear from you!

Beatrice: Oh hey, Karl! Haven't heard from you since the show's cancellation. Which, by the way, I'm sorry for your loss.

Karl: Heyyyyyyy, no need for pitty. I'm over that now. I've become grateful that they continued to let me work at Tam Studios. Oh, and how far are you due now?

Beatrice: 3 months and 15 days. I made sure to keep track.

Karl: That's wonderful! You know, if Karl's Paradise ran a little longer, you could definitely hide your pregnancy with all that space in your costume.

Beatrice: That's true, though I don't think my doctor would recommend it. The suit is so hot, it's like a walking sauna. Whew! I get all sweaty just thinking of it.

Karl: A hun in the oven with a bun in its oven. That's one for the books. Listen, I've been thinking of you lately.

Beatrice: You know I'm married, Karl.

Karl: No no no no, not like that! I meant thinking about how good of a job you did playing Yum-Yum. You made her feel so warm, and loving. I knew during that one audition, you were her. You surely brought life into that character.

Beatrice: Okay, thanks, but doesn't her voice actress deserve some credit, too?

Karl: Shanna was spectacular, but I don't think she could take on such a physical role. How you handled Yum-Yum was what made you my favorite.

Beatrice: Me? Your favorite? Hah hah, I didn't know you thought that way of me. Though, you always appeared enthusiastic whenever I was in full costume.

Karl: That's how much you thrilled me! Seeing Yum-Yum become animated was a sensation to behold! We show creators take great pride in our works, you know.

Beatrice: Interesting. Well, see you next time, Karl.

Karl: Woah woah, wait! Take these words to mind before you hang up! Please?

Beatrice: Guess I can stay on hold for a little longer.

Karl: Great! Like I said before, I've been thinking of you lately. I know I didn't show much excitement when you first openly confessed about the baby. My favorite deserves better. So, I went out of my way to get the little tot a gift!

Beatrice: A gift? Aww, Karl, you shouldn't have. It's a little too early to start receiving gifts.

Karl: Oh, I insist! Besides, in three days, I'm off on a little business trip, and won't be back in a couple of months. So, I thought of giving you the gift now!

Beatrice: Oh, that's nice! Are you gonna drop it off here?

Karl: No, frankly, I don't know where your location is. I was wondering if you could come by my place and pick it up. You still have the address I gave you and the other performers, right?

Beatrice: Yeah, but... I'm not sure if I wanna go. I've never been to your place before, and I find it weird to come over to another house just to pick up a measely present.

Karl: C'mon, Beatrice. I'm no stranger to you. Besides, I just baked cookies.

Beatrice: Cookies?

Karl: Your favorite. Chocolate chip, soft, and with ooey melty chocolatey goodness.

Beatrice: [*Short silence*] Okay, you win! That's an offer I can't refuse! I'll just have a quick trip, grab a couple of cookies, take the present, and leave!

Karl: Atta girl! I'll get a doggy bag ready!

Beatrice: Don't try to make a pass at me!

Karl: Wouldn't dream of it, Yum-Yum.

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Clifton: Karl, what the hell is this?

Karl: Cliff! I see you got my message!

Clifton: Yes, and whatever it is, I want no part of it.

Karl: Jesus, why the bitterness?

Clifton: Not only did the Karl's Paradise experience left me humiliated, but it also hurt me seeing my daughter get terrified of a character I played. The show gave her nightmares twice!

Karl: Ooooh, I'm sorry to hear that. But if it makes you feel better, this isn't about the show. It's about a whole new start.

Clifton: Baby, n-not now. Please. Daddy over here busy.

Karl: Pardon?

Clifton: Oh, I wasn't talking to you! I was talking to Beth. You know, my daughter? And what is this "whole new start?"

Karl: I'd like to propose a new proposition. It pays more than your previous gig.

Clifton: "Pays more." Is it another acting pursuit?

Karl: Why yes! Tam is starting the production of a new crime drama, and they're cast-calling for a black-American male, with a tone body, and flexible movement.

Clifton: They're looking for a black man in a program about crimes? Pfftt, I certainly don't like the sound of that.

Karl: Oh no, it's not what you think! I mean they want someone to play one of the lead heroes! I talked to them about giving it to you. Don't you wanna take a step further into your acting goal?

Clifton: Well... Yeah, and it all sounds really great! But I don't think I'm ready to hit that road yet.

Karl: Huh?

Clifton: Well, the crime drama thing seems a little bit... How should I put it? ...complex. Right now, my acting experience is limited. All I did on Karl's Paradise was put on a suit, move around, and grab things. I didn't even get to speak my own voice. Literally. I think I should take it slow for the time being. Tell them I'm gonna have to pass up.

Karl: C'mon, Cliff! Never say die unless you try! This job will mark the beginning of your big break!

Clifton: I don't know-

Karl: With all that money, you could provide your family all what they deserve! You've always talked about how they mean the world to you! Your wife will always be happy, your mother will live more healthy, and your daughter could be enrolled with the best educational systems! You could even buy a bigger house! If you feel you're not ready, we could have training lessons over at my place! I even got a copy of the script!

Clifton: Why does it matter so much to you whether I get the role or not?

Karl: I kept this between myself and I for very long, and I think I ought to let it out now: You have always been my favorite, Cliff. The character, in which you portrayed, was very important to me. When I first designed that character, I projected some of my attributes onto him. Then, you had put on the suit and made him animated. I knew you'd be the one. He was exactly how I pictured him in my head.

Clifton: Well, I would admit I did do a good job, but I wouldn't call it a stellar performance.

Karl: Don't beat on yourself, Cliff! In my opinion, it WAS a stellar performance! And dare I add, you are a family man, right? I'm a sucker for families! Especially children! That's why I gotten into children's entertainment! To make them glow in happiness!

Clifton: [*Inaudible mumbles*]

Karl: What was that?

Clifton: I, I said, I guess I can give it a shot. The money would do me and my family good. The bills need to be paid, and Beth has been twitterpated for an Easy Bake Oven.

Karl: Great! Come visit whenever you're available! I'll put on a fresh pot of coffee!

Clifton: Tomorrow. I'll let my wife know.

Karl: Oh, no no! Cliff, we don't wanna ruin the surprise!

Clifton: Man, if I just sneaked to some place without telling Janet, she'll get the expression that I'm seeing another woman!

Karl: Don't worry! If she gets suspicious, I'll cover for you! It's all in my hands! Trust me!

Clifton: Alright. But one more thing: If I don't nail this role, do not pester me over a new career ever again.

Karl: Cross my heart and hope to die!

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Karl: Hello, Rebecca!

Rebecca: Oh my god- Karl! You have every nerve calling me up! You of all people!

Karl: I know! Did you miss me?

Rebecca: Like I miss a kidney stone! Good-fucking-bye!

Karl: Wait, don't hang up!

Rebecca: If you're calling me because your show's been picked up again, no use talking me into it! I've never been so embarrassed in my life! My friends still won't let me live it down, and my brother-in-law keeps making long distant calls just to tease me about the damn shark! And I couldn't stand looking at those costumes, even my own! What the hell were you thinking?

Karl: I just thought you suited the role so much. The way you brought life into the character really made you my favorite!

Rebecca: I don't care, and I was talking about those costumes! How could you not see how terrifying they were? You gave a goose teeth! A goose with teeth!

Karl: They're not that bad! Just wanted to give them a little cartoony-ness in their appearances!

Rebecca: Karl, they made kids cry! They're THAT bad! It's like they came from Sesame Street Reject Hell!

Karl: [*A moment of silence, then, angry breathing is heard*]

Rebecca: You still there?

Karl: Yes. I'm still here. The reason I called was to ask you a favor regarding the show. Also, it's still pulled off the air. I'm making a biography based on experience working on Karl's Paradise. I interview you, and you give me all your views on the show, whether they are positive, or negative.

Rebecca: Forget it. Now if you excuse me, I have to hunt a new job. One where I possibly don't have to show my face.

Karl: I'll pay you!

Rebecca: What?

Karl: The exact same amount as your salary from Tam! Please! Just come to my place, answer a few questions, and you'll never see my face again!

Rebecca: [*Sighs*] You're a sad man, Karl. Alright, I'll do it. Throw in a couple of snacks, with some iced tea, and you have yourself a deal.

Karl: Lucky for you, I always bring out the refreshments to guests!

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Sam: Who is it?

Karl: Double-K, that's who. [*Giggles*]

Sam: Oh, hi Karl! Didn't think you'd call me all of a sudden. Are you still down over the show's cancelization?

Karl: Nahhhh. That's all in the past now. I'm working on a new project at Tam, and it's far better than my last one.

Sam: Ohhhh. Glad to hear that you've moved on. I must say: Although Kar- [*Sneezes*] Excuse me...

Karl: No, bless you!

Sam: Thanks. As I was saying; Although Karl's Paradise wasn't the best experience I ever had, it sure was a fun one. I actually started to take a liking to Mama LongLegs.

Karl: Yeah, you were always cut out for her. When you showed up for that audition back in '88, and you first put on that suit, that was the day my Mama LongLegs was discovered. You nailed every aspect of her character, minus the voice.

Sam: And you know something funny? I didn't think I'd get the role with my height and all. Mama LongLegs could've been given to any one of those women under 5'8. Nice of you to care more about personalities than looks.

Karl: Wise Miss you are. That's why you've always been my favorite.

Sam: I am? Oh gosh, I don't know what to say...

Karl: How 'bout "yes?"

Sam: Excuse me?

Karl: I mean, how's about coming over to my house for a couple of photoshoots? ...in costume? The other cast is involved as well. Even though the show is cancelled, they're still giving me the right to merchandise it. All I need right now is your approval.

Sam: Oh. Well, sounds fun!

Karl: It sure is! I'll even put on a fresh pot of coffee!

Sam: I'll be there! Also, [*Jokingly tone*] for this photoshoot, I won't be taking anything off, will I?

Karl: I'm not that kind of man! Don't worry, you'll be fully covered! You're just wearing the costume, and that's it.

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Leon: What's up? I don't really care who you are. Just get down to the skinny. Blah blah blah blah.

Karl: Leon, it's me.

Leon: You're gonna have to be more specific. I don't know any "Me's."

Karl: Karl Rodriguez! Don't you remember?

Leon: Ohhhh yeaaah, the Karl's Paradise man. What's the big idea giving me this ring while the show is cancelled?

Karl: Well, to clarify-

Leon: Even if it's not, I don't think I wanna come back anytime soon. Like, that whole show, I don't mean to hurt your feelings, is kinda bogus.

Karl: I know, but-

Leon: Man... I wouldn't have stayed if it weren't for the money. And the free Dunkin' every morning. As for those costumes... wayyyyyy fucking creepy to the max. They'd make great props for a halloween haunted house, though. Wish I could've took mine with me.

Karl: Are you finished?

Leon: Shoot.

Karl: *Ahem* As I was saying; what you just mentioned is exactly what I called for!

Leon: You're gonna pay me? You're gonna buy me Dunkin'?

Karl: No, but how would you like to take your costume home with you? You can scare the shit out of kids every halloween, as much as you want!

Leon: Ehhhh, it isn't money or greasy donuts, but it'll do. I'll take it. Alright, when are you gonna deliver it to me?

Karl: Ha ha ha ha. No, you have to come down to my place and pick it up. Because, frankly, I never did get your address.

Leon: Whatt... No way. I am not getting off my ass, driving a mile block, just to pick up a damn costume. Forget it. The thing would probably eat my soul while I'm sleeping anyways.

Karl: There's Dunkin' in it for you! Along with an iced coffee.

Leon: Dammit, Karl. You know my weakness too well. I'll get my keys.

Karl: That's the spirit! Hey, did I mention you were always my favorite?

[friendship-ended-with-pokespe]

Kirby: Rescue the Friend in the Great Labyrinth! Chapter 2

As for Kirby who was dragged into the world of the mirror: He looked around and contemplated. Stretching over the surroundings was a forest with thickly grown leaves.

Like an apparition, low hanging branches are all tangled up and are blocking his way. An ominous air is hanging over, completely different from the peaceful woods of Dream Land. Kirby shook his body and said to himself. “In any case, let’s go in deeper. I need to look for a lead on Magolor’s friend......” He took a shot in the dark and walked, where something fell in front of him suddenly. It’s a bright red apple. The fruit that was in the tree was blown by the wind and fell. Kirby loves apples. Or rather, he loves any fruit. His expression changed in no time. “Wow, what a yummy-looking apple! Let’s dig in!” Kirby spreaded both his hands and gave a good inhaling. It would be better to eat it after picking it up with his hands, but he takes shortcuts every so often when his stomach is grumbling. Kirby’s inhaling power can inhale absolutely everything in sight With a whoosh, the apple flies in midair and plunges into his mouth. Kirby didn’t realize that a small tiny creature was lurking in the shade of the apple. “Mmm, yummy! ......Hmm?” Having grinning from swallowing the apple, his face stiffened suddenly. “H-H-Hmmmm??? What’s this......” He tried to spit it out, but it was too late. Together with the whole apple, Kirby ended up swallowing the small creature as well. With it, the surroundings suddenly began expanding. The trees, grass, and even the rocks are becoming bigger and bigger. No, that is not it. It isn’t that the surroundings are becoming larger, but that Kirby himself is shrinking! “Wah......wahhhhh!?” Screamed Kirby.

In the meantime, Kirby is becoming smaller and smaller, enough to be concealed in a pebble. “C-Cut it out!!! Am I fading!!!!??” Kirby kicked about and trembled, but luckily enough the transformation stopped before he disappeared. Still, Kirby’s body became completely tiny. Even the flowers that he usually wouldn’t bat an eyelash to are right now are blooming in large petals above him. “......What happened? I became so tiny......” It was when he became down in the mouth. Out of nowhere, a sound like lightning resounded and something fell from the sky. Kirby, having become tiny, hid in the shade of a grass in a hurry. Magolor was the first to crash headfirst. Following him, with da-boom, King Dedede was the one to fall with the ground trembling. Turning his cape, Meta Knight was the one to land gracefully. Waddle Dee fell afterwards as well. “Owwwww......that hurt! How the heck did I go through that!?” Groaned King Dedede while rubbing his back that was struck. Meta Knight answered in a cool manner. “The passage of the mirror seems to have opened up from the sky. It’s a good thing that it wasn’t from so high above.” “Owie......I got hit!” Magolor too is holding his head with his hood on and crouching. “Where would Kirby be?” Waddle Dee appears to be worried. Kirby jumped out from the shade of the grass and shouted loudly. “Over here-!!! Is everyone alright?” “Huh? I heard Kirby’s voice just now.” Magolor looked around. He isn’t noticing Kirby right beneath his feet. It isn’t just him. King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Waddle Dee were all looking about but couldn’t notice Kirby. You couldn’t blame them. Right now, Kirby is small enough to be concealed in the shade of the flowers. “I’m right here!!! Look down! It’s downwards!!!” Looking up at everyone, Kirby raised his voice. “What’s that? I hear a voice but can’t see anything.” “Where’s Kirby?” “Stop hiding and come out.” King Dedede, Magolor, and Meta Knight are all looking for him in the wrong direction. Waddle Dee noticed at last. “Ah, Kirby! ......Huh!?” Waddle Dee leaned over and drew nearer to Kirby. As Waddle Dee’s enormous face came closer, Kirby drew back in spite of himself. Waddle Dee shouts in an astounded voice. “W-What happened!??? How did you become that tiny!?” “What are ya doing, Waddle Dee? Why would you lean over there......” King Dedede stooped down. The king’s face is even larger than Waddle Dee. Kirby shrinks back. But Dedede was the one to flinch even more. “W-What!?????? What are you playing at here, Kirby!?” “I’m not playing!” Kirby shouts back with might and main. Meta Knight and Magolor finally noticed Kirby as well. “Kirby......what is with this?” “How did you become so tiny like that???” “No idea!!!! I ended up like this from eating an apple!!!!” “An apple? You mean those apples?” Meta Knight looked up at the apples ripped above him. “They look like normal apples, but......just how......?” At that moment, King Dedede smiles as if he was plotting something. He gloats, bringing his humongous face closer. “Hehe......what a sorry state you’re in, Kirby.” “Huh!?”

“I don’t know how, but haven’t you become quite compact there? Right now, I can blow you chump away with one snort from my nose!” “Ehhhh!!!!???” “You’ve given me quite a lot of trouble until now, you know. Now’s the time to bring home to you my power!” King Dedede takes a deep breath. “S-Stop!!!!!” Screams Kirby, but Dedede is in full glee. He blew out as hard as he could from his nose. “Phuuuuuuuu!” “Kyaaaaaaa!!!!!” Blown away by the king’s nose, Kirby flew in air as he rolled. “What are you doing, Dedede?” Chastised Meta Knight. “We lost sight of him now. We need Kirby’s strength in order to accomplish our goal.” “Hahaha! I couldn't care less about that prick. I’ll settle it all by myself!” Snorted Dedede, but suddenly had a baffled look. “W-Which way should we go? Yo, Magolor, where’s this friend of yours?” “Geeeeez!!! You really are unreliable, king! We do need Kirby’s strength!” Magolor jumped up and raised his fists. “H-Humph! I’ll work it out somehow even without Kirby! At any rate, we should be okay if we go in deeper!” King Dedede looked about with bloodshot eyes, but they were in the middle of a forest without roads. He has no clue as to which way they should go. “U-Umm, your Majesty......wouldn’t we be unable to move deeper unless we go through the mirror......” Said Waddle Dee timidly. “I know that! I got it, we’ll look for the mirror!” In this world, there are mirrors that act as passages for one to move deeper. To continue their adventure, they have no choice but to look for the mirrors acting as passages. “Pretty sure it might be......over here!” King Dedede started walking carelessly. Waddle Dee follows behind him. “Good grief......” “I knew that I shouldn’t have brought King Dedede along......” Both Meta Knight and Magolor were reluctant to follow the king.

Having been blown away by Dedede’s nose, Kirby bumped into a tree and fell. “Owieeeeee......that was awful......that King Dedede!” He gets up as his head swam. “I need to go after everyone......still......” Right now, Kirby wouldn’t be able to pursue them even if he sprinted with all his strength. “This is a pickle......I gotta hurry up and return back to my normal size......” It was when he sighed. Kirby noticed that there is a hole in the root of the tree. The hole is small enough for one to fail to notice. But to Kirby right now, it was about the same size as his body. A dim light is shining from deep within the hole. Kirby peered into the hole. A large cave appears to be inside the hole. “What’s this? Maybe this is a secret path......?” Kirby leaped into the hole with all his might. The hole was even deeper than he had thought. Kirby breaths in in a panic. He would usually be able to make his body float with his ‘Hover’ technique, but: Right now, he couldn’t hover with his small body. Kirby smashed head first into the bottom of the cave. “Owowowww......geez! Today is nothing but troubles!” Kirby puckered his face and got up. It was an enormous underground passage. The air is damp and chilly. Kirby blinked his eyes. Strangely enough, for an underground, there was a light shining from deep within. “A light must mean......that there’s a secret path there. Okay......!” Kirby jumped up and started running towards the light.

Meanwhile, King Dedede and the others were wandering the woods aimlessly. “Your Highness......wouldn’t it be better to look for Kirby......?” Whined Waddle Dee. King Dedede chided him in ill humour. “Be quiet! That prick isn’t needed. Shut up and follow me!” “No, I agree with Waddle Dee. We won’t move forward if we walk about carelessly.” Said Meta Knight. “I’m gonna find the mirror!” “Don’t be pigheaded, King Dedede. Let’s look for Kirby, in any case. “Ya think he’ll be of any use? He became so tiny like that!” “That’s what I’m worried about. We need to turn him back to his normal size......” Right at that moment: Waddle Dee said. “Sire, sire! I can hear something!” “Hm? What?” “It’s Kirby’s voice.” Waddle Dee laid flat on the ground as he spoke. “What are you up to? I don’t hear no voice......” “No, I hear it. Listen carefully, king.” Meta Knight also lay face down like Waddle Dee. Magolor did the same as well. It was just as Waddle Dee said. Kirby’s voice can be heard; beneath the ground, for some reason. “Heeey, heeeey, everyoneeeee!!! Can you hear me? Answer me if you caaaaaan!!!” Magolor responded. “Kirby! Thank goodness! You were all right huh! “Uh-huh. There’s a hidden path! You should all hurry up and come. I found a mirror for moving in deeper!” “Really!?” Meta Knight rose up quickly and pierced his sword on the ground. “I see, a cave seems to be beneath. Let’s all split into groups and dig a hole......” “Gosh, so tedious! Leave this to me!” As soon as he shouted, King Dedede raised his favorite hammer. With the king’s monstrous strength, even the hardest boulder can be smashed up. He struck his hammer several times against the ground, where a hole opened up before long. King Dedede, Meta Knight, Magolor, and Waddle Dee. They all jumped down to the underground passage. The small Kirby said while jumping up and down. “Ahh, that’s dangerous! Be careful! I was almost squashed by you guys!” “Kirby, where’s the mirror?” “This way!” Kirby took the lead and guided everyone. Moving through the passage, they came across a small mirror at the end of the path. It’s the entrance leading to the deeper world. It is emitting light to beckon the adventurers. Magolor clapped his hands in delight. “Whoa, that’s Kirby for you! You're amazing, to have found a mirror in a place like this!” “It’s all because I became tiny! I don’t think I would’ve noticed it otherwise.” “Hehe, isn’t it great that you became tiny? It’d be better for you to stay like that.” Scorned King Dedede. Kirby talked back with a sullen look. “I don’t wanna! I can’t eat anything like this, since I’m so tiny. I wanna hurry up and turn back to normal!” “Let’s go deeper, in any case.” Said Meta Knight, sheathing his sword. Kirby started running at the mirror in high spirits. “Alrighty, let’s go! I’m first!” Kirby leaped into the mirror as he shouted. “Hold it! I won’t let you steal a march on me!” King Dedede followed right behind him as well. Meta Knight, Magolor, and Waddle all jumped into the mirror in succession.

The moment he passed through the mirror, Kirby’s body bounced and rolled on the ground. With it, something small and tiny jumped out from Kirby’s mouth. Looking up at Kirby, the tiny thing vented its anger in a high-pitched voice.

“Geez!! What were you doing, you glutton!? You swallowed me with the apple!” His eyes blinking, Kirby looked at his surroundings. One after another, King Dedede and the others came tumbling after Kirby. Making sure of their size, Kirby shouted in joy. “Yay, I went back to my normal size! Hooray!” “Hey, are you listening to me!?” The small creature hurled itself at Kirby in fury. Kirby looked down at the creature and apologized. “Sorry, sorry. I inhaled you, huh?” “Gosh! Who do ya take this Minny for!? Don’t look down on me just 'cause I’m small!” The small creature left in anger. “Minny, huh. I’ve heard of the name before. It’s quite a hot-tempered creature for its small body. I guess Kirby obtained the ‘Mini’ ability from inhaling it carelessly.” Said Meta Knight. Copy Ability is a strange power that Kirby has. He can make the characteristics and the signature moves of the opponent that he inhales his. He may acquire hard-hitting big guns like “Fire” or “Sword,” but that doesn’t mean that he will always gain useful ones. “A Copy Ability that only makes you tiny......I’ve had enough! I don’t want to inhale him ever again!” Kirby shivered, thinking back to how he was blown away by King Dedede’s nose. “But you were able to find the hidden path by becoming tiny, right? That was all thanks to him, Kirby!” Said Waddle Dee as he laughed. “Ughh......you’re right. Let’s go, Waddle Dee!” The pair were about to start running with their hands together. King Dedede chewed him out from behind him. “Waddle Dee! I thought it was fishy, but you really are palsy-walsy with Kirby......!” “Eh......huh!? Ah, t-that’s not true, sir!” In a panic, Waddle Dee shook off the hand that he was holding with Kirby. King Dedede pressed Waddle Dee with a fierce look. “You’ve been palling around with Kirby behind my back, eh!? Does that mean that you betrayed me!?” “N-No, sir. Kirby is my enemy.” “Didn’t you hold hands with him just now?” “I just thought that Kirby shouldn’t escape! I was seizing him, sir!” “You mean it?” “O-Of course, sire.” Waddle Dee glanced at Kirby. He has a very sorrowful look. Noticing his look, Kirby hops up and shouts. “I’m not gonna get caught!! Nyah-nyah!!” “Ah, hold it, you!” Kirby starts sprinting, where King Dedede then chases after him. “Sorry, Kirby......” Magolor was the one to respond to his murmurs. “Hehehe......you really are heartless, Waddle Dee.” “......Huh?” “You’re saying that ‘cause you’re scared of Dedede! I feel bad for Kirby!” “......” “Are you really friends with Kirby?”

Magolor went after Kirby while laughing. Waddle Dee squeezed his hands. He couldn’t hold his frustration, but there’s no one to talk back at. “......We are! Me and Kirby are best friends! Said Waddle Dee as if convincing himself, and started sprinting as well.

The group proceeded deeper and deeper, locating the mirror passages one after another. The Great Labyrinth of the Mirror is intertwined in a complex manner, where it cannot be dealt in an ordinary manner. Not to mention how each area is filled with dangers. For every wasteland as far as the eye can see, there was a mountain buried with snow and ice. Not to forget the haunted mansion where you have no idea what may come out, or the submarine area with fishes swimming around. Wherever they go, they couldn’t find even the slightest lead to Magolor’s friend. “Dang, I’m tired! Just when are we gonna get to our destination!?” King Dedede blew his top at last. Folding his arms, the king plopped down and ranted with a posture that showed that he wouldn’t take a single step more. “I quit! I’m out of here! “Sire......you won’t get ahold of the feast if you were to turn back now......” Said Waddle Dee, where Dedede then gave him the hairy eyeball. “What glutton are you? You want the feast that much?” “Wha-! That wasn’t me, but Your Highness......” “Shut up, Waddle Dee. You wanna say that I’m a glutton that would be lured by a feast!?” “N-No, sir......” “Don’t lump me with Kirby! So you did join hands with him and......” “No, no!! Your Majesty is no glutton.” Waddle Dee kowtowed and apologized to him. Meta Knight said. “Don’t take it out on your subordinate. Have it your way if you want to return. That is, if you have the mind to retrace your steps to where we came from all by yourself.” “Ugh......” King Dedede had a sour look. They have wandered through countless areas until now. Having repelled numerous traps and enemies, they were able to come this far by combining the strength of everyone. It would be impossible to turn back alone. Even the self-important King Dedede knows that much. “Ahh, I’m so irritated! I knew that I shouldn’t have listened to Magolor’s words!” “So mean......!” It was when Magolor was about to object. Kirby came back, having been scouting the surroundings. “Hey, everyone! I found a mirror that’s a bit different from the ones up until now!” “What?” Having drawn the attention of everyone, Kirby reported with eagerness. “There’s a huge mirror in the cave ahead of us. It’s way cooler and prettier than the mirrors we went through until now.” “Really!?” As if he completely forgot about his grumbling, King Dedede stood up with vigor. “Alright, that mirror must be the passage leading to the deepest part of the labyrinth. I have to hand it to you, good work, Kirby.” “This way!” With Kirby in the front, the group headed to the cave.

Just as Kirby had said, that mirror was different from the mirrors thus far. Large enough for them to look up, its ornaments around the rim are splendid as well. They can feel a strange power, like they could be swallowed up just by staring at it. “I see, this is the real thing. By going through this......I’ll be able to obtain the feast at last!” “It’s too early to rejoice, King Dedede.” Reminded Meta Knight. “Just because the mirror is elegant doesn’t mean that it’s the goal. Don’t ease up.” “Hmph! I’m sick of your lectures!” King Dedede leaps into the mirror first. “Ah, no fair! I’m the one that found it!” Kirby followed right behind him. Magolor whispered with an unpleasant laugh. “It’d be great if this is the goal! I’m beat, you know. I don’t wanna walk anymore.” “You sure are in a jovial mood for going to rescue a friend, Magolor.” Meta Knight gave him the fisheye. Magolor shook his head and responded. “Don’t say that, Meta Knight. Well, off we go to rescue my friend!” Magolor went inside the mirror, following Kirby and the others.

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✏+ The PT girls having a girls day out, bonus if they're cat-sitting Morgana for Akira.

Sorry this took so long and if the ending feels abrupt. ^^;

No Royal spoilers but a few vague spoilers for November for anyone who needs the warning.

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ANN: HEY! MAKOTO, FUTABA, HARU! GIRLS DAY OUT! US FOUR! WHAT DO YOU SAY!?

HARU: Oh. But shouldn’t we be focusing on what to do next?

MAKOTO: Normally I’d agree but I think a step away from everything going on might be a good idea for us. Especially you, Haru. Not to mention how we need to lay low.

FUTABA: Ehhhh… I admit I’m a little iffy on heading to well anywhere… but I guess as long as I’ve got you guys, it’ll be alright.

ANN: Sooooo where should we meet up?

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The girls decided on meeting in Shibuya since it was close enough for everyone and had plenty to do.

Ann volunteered to pick up Futaba at her house and ride the train with her. 

Though when she arrived at the Sakura house, she got a bit of a surprise.

“Lady Ann! You’re looking particularly lovely today!”

“Oh… Morgana… hi…”

Futaba sighed, “Yeah sorry about that, Akira foisted him off me today. Said he had something really important and was gonna be “out of commission” for most of the day so he needed someone to take care of Mona.”

“Hmph, like I needed to be watched over like some common house pet! But I don’t mind if it means spending the day with you, Lady Ann.”

Ann just gave an awkward smile. She was not oblivious, she’s known about Morgana’s giant crush on her for a while now. It kind of made her think of a little kid crushing on their older sibling’s friend which was why she tried to be nice and not mention or indulge him on the issue. She was sure he’d get over it… someday...

Futaba groaned and just shoved Morgana further into the bag she was carrying.

“Oh no you don’t, Cats-anova, this is Girl’s Day! Let’s get going.”

Ann shot Futaba a small quiet thanks as she walked alongside Futaba.

It didn’t take long before the trio were on the train and it didn’t take long for Ann to try to pass the time with conversation.

“So how’ve you been?”

“...Alright I guess.”

“And Boss?”

“He still fusses over me but I’ll take that over his reaction when he first found the card.”

Ann didn’t say anything but from what Akira told the group about what happened that night, she can imagine just how scary that confrontation was. If her parents had found out that she was throwing herself in danger… and associating with who is saying are murderers now…

Ann just put her hand on top of Futaba’s and gave her a comforting smile.

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Ann, Futaba, and Morgana met with Makoto and Haru by the station and after explaining Morgana’s presence (Haru didn’t mind and Makoto said she’d have a talk with Akira), their first stop was to get some foods and of course Ann’s first suggestion was her favorite crepe stand.

As they waited in line, Ann attempted to drag the others into some “girl talk.”

“Aw come on, no lucky guy or girl catching anyone’s eye?”

“After that mess with Eiko and that host, I really don’t want to think about romance.”

“Oh I’ve got someone in mind.” Remarked Futaba

The girls and Morgana stared at her in surprise.

“Wait, Really Futaba-Chan!?” asked Haru

“HOW!?” Asked Morgana

Futaba just grinned, “He’s strong, loyal to his friends, not particularly smart but he’s got heart where it matters… and he’s the prince of a war torn kingdom trying to bring peace to the land.”

The others sighed once they realized Futaba had fooled them while she gave her usual little laugh.

“Mweh-heh-heh, really had you guys going there! To be honest, everyone picks that guy as their love interest. I might go with someone else in the game just to be a contrarian. Although… mweh-heh-heh… I may or may not have learned of a certain fluffy someone spending time with our leader...”

Instantly Haru turned red and tried to cover her face.

“That’s…! Akira-kun’s just been… he’s... justbeingafriendand...”

Instantly, Ann took Haru’s arm, “Hey looks like we’re up next in line, do you have your order ready?”

“YES! Th-thank you, Ann-chan.”

As Makoto and Futaba waited for their friends to make their orders, the older girl shot a small glare at Futaba.

“That was entirely unnecessary, Futaba.”

“Hey Ann wanted gossip and neither of us are the go-tos for romantic topics.”

“How do you even know about Akira and Haru spending time together?”

“I have my ways.~”

Morgana briefly popped out of the bag, “Akira’s phone is still bugged.”

“Hey, don’t ruin the mystery!” Futaba shouted as she tried to shove the not-cat back into her bag

Makoto groaned as she pinched the bridge of her nose.

“In my defense! He has yet to ask me to remove it.”

“Probably because he keeps forgetting about it. If you’re not going to remove it anytime soon, at least give him and Haru some privacy.”

“Alright… and I’ll apologize to Haru too.”

“Mako-chan! Futaba-chan! You’re up next!”

Ann and Haru stepped aside to let Makoto and Futaba walk up to the register.

As they waited, Ann glanced over at Haru.

“Hey, you okay?”

“Y-yeah. I know Futaba-chan wasn’t trying to be mean but...”

“It was kind of embarrassing?”

Haru nodded as she took a nibble from her caramel apple crepe.

“To be honest… Akira did always seem to be protective of you ever since you joined.”

“Wh-what!? I mean...”

“I’m being serious, but um if you want some privacy, we’ll leave you alone… Just know that whatever happens, we’ll support you one hundred percent!”

“...Thank you.”

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After the girls had finished their treats, Futaba requested a trip to the arcade and while the others were still a little annoyed by Futaba’s snooping, they went ahead with the request.

Haru looked around with wide eyes, this was certainly a new experience for her, Futaba offered to look around with her since this was also her first time and as an apology for said earlier snooping.

“They should have that new Dancing in Starlight game!”

“Dancing game!?”

Makoto and Ann stayed together and glanced around.

“You know, I think the last time I was here was in middle school and that was because Shiho dragged me here.”

“I’ve only been here once, Akira took me because I wanted to get better at talking to… people our age.”

Ann chuckled a little at that as Makoto turned away to hide her blushing. That was when something caught her eye.

It was a claw machine and inside was a good amount of Buchimaru plush toys.

Ann quickly noticed Makoto staring and looked over at the machine.

“Oh wow, Buchimaru stuff! I haven’t seen those in a while!”

The two walked over, Makoto still nervous to mention her love for the little panda mascot.

“O-oh, you were a fan?”

“Granny Takamaki would always send Buchimaru and Friends merchandise to me for my birthday when my parents and I still lived in Finland and the US. My favorite was the cat with the beret decorated with sprinkles.”

“Oh you mean, Kurineko-Chan.”

“Yeah! You like them too, Makoto?”

“I… well...”

“Hey it’s okay, I’m not going to judge you.”

“...Yeah…”

With that, Ann smiled, “Great, let’s see if we can win those plushies!”

At first Makoto was unsure but then she truly got into the spirit as she got so much closer and closer with each failed attempt. Until finally…

“YOU DID IT!”

“I did it...”

The smile on Makoto’s face was probably one of the brightest Ann had seen from her friend.

The two decided to go find Futaba and Haru, they quickly found the two still on that dancing game machine and were obviously having a lot of fun as Morgana watched from his hiding spot in the bag.

As the current song ended, Haru turned around and waved towards them.

“Mako-chan! You should try this out!”

Without waiting for an answer, Haru took Makoto’s hands and brought her up to the dance mat.

“Hey! Two against one isn’t fair! Ann, Back-up needs back-up!”

Ann laughed as she joined Futaba's side and the four girls just chaotically “danced” their hearts out.

As Morgana watched, he couldn’t help but admire Lady Ann’s kindness and her love for her friends.

[shizuzuzuku]

Is the request open for the Bey! Characters? If so, could you make a scenario where the Bey! Characters with their s/o attend a wedding together to see s/o's cousin getting married? Thnx!

I HAVE RETURNED~!

Kaname 

“Kaname we’re gonna be late!” You hassled your titan of a boyfriend. 

“But i’m practically ready!” He chimes back shirtless, with a mouth full of toothpaste. 

Today was the wedding of one of your most favorite cousins. The two of you had grown up together and were practically sisters. The simple thought of how beautiful she would look brought tears to your eyes. Which only made you more antsy out of fear of being late. 

“Kaname~” You whined. 

“There! Ready!” He exclaimed fully tuxedo clad. The sight of him in formal wear never failed to excite you. 

“Not bad.” You said before pecking his lips. 

The two of you made the wedding with minutes to spare to your relief. Your cousin looked even more beautiful than your imagination could muster. Before you knew it tears steamed down your face which flustered you only for a second before Kaname produced a handkerchief from his pocket. Pulling you close, he kissed the top of your head to help you gather yourself. Even after the bride made it up the alter your tears continued. Kaname started to get the feeling that you weren’t being moved by the bride’s wedding dress anymore. 

“Y/n! I’m married!” Cried your cousin, the bride. 

“You’re so beautiful! There can’t be a more perfect dress for you.” 

After more hugging and mutual complimenting, your cousin finally asked the question on her and your own mind subconsciously. 

“So when’s you and Kaname’s turn?” She teased. You blushed. 

“I-! W-we’re not there yet! Come on don’t tease me” you laughed. Your cousin giggled at her antics as she waved at Kaname pushing her bouquet into your arms as you blushed excessively trying to stop her. You and Kaname returned home much later after an exhausting night of dancing and fun. 

“I’m so tired! How’re you holding up babe?” you asked as you sat on your shared bed to remove your uncomfortable heels. Silence. 

“Kaname?” you looked up. His eyes met yours but your eyes met something else. Kaname rested on one knee before you, with a small box, housing a beautiful diamond ring. 

“I love you more than anything. Please be my wife.” Immediately tears formed in your eyes. 

“Of course I will, you idiot.” 

Kiyoharu 

“How does my hair look?” you said looking towards your boyfriend. 

“Beautiful. You might upstage the bride, careful”, he said with a slight smirk. You blush and giggle at his comment. 

“Quit joking around and let’s get going.” You began to walk away, heading out of room, but Kiyoharu swiftly grabbed your forearm, pulling you into him. 

“Not so fast.” You get a bit flustered by this. 

“You’re gonna make us late." 

"Not if you stop talking.” With that you stopped talking and pulled his face to yours, initiating a kiss. Kissing Kiyoharu was always a task that required your full attention as every movement and bite was too good to not treasure. He broke the kiss off after a few moments and carried on like nothing happened. 

“Now we can go.” You playfully slapped his arm for making you feel so much and acting like he felt so little. The wedding was one of the most beautiful things you’d ever seen. But you weren’t sure if that was just because you had dreamt of your wedding since you were little and you had finally found someone who you could truly imagine it with. Your thoughts were only confirmed when you looked over at Kiyoharu during your cousin’s vows, and he  simply kissed the top of your head whilst holding you close. At the reception, you danced with your cousin, a now married woman. 

“So how does it feel? Is it all flowers and cupcakes like they say?” you joked. Your cousin laughed at your joke, “I don’t really feel different at all, honestly. I think its because once you’re in love with someone, whenever you’re with them it feels like you’ve been married for years." 

"Huh… that’s kind of how I feel about Kiyoharu sometimes." 

Your cousin looks around to make sure no one else is listening to your conversation and bashfully asks, "So when do you think he’s gonna pop the question?” You immediately blush at her bluntness. “I-I…!" 

"Don’t act like you guys haven’t been together forever!” “I have no idea when or even if he’s going to propose.”

“Of course he’s going to propose. Anyone can see that guy would move heaven and hell for you.” You brush her off frantically. 

“Come on! It’s your day! It’s supposed to be about you!" 

"Alright, but you’re not getting off that easily! Come on let’s take shots!” She sashays over to the conveniently planned open bar, dragging you along. 

The night flew by as most best ones do, and you and Kiyoharu finally made it home in one piece. 

You giggled trying to take off your heels but failing. 

“Why do they make these things so hard to take off?! These… um… what are they called again?" 

Kiyoharu pinched your cheek as he knelt down to help you. "Shoes?" 

"YES! Shoess!” You laughed. Kiyoharu made a mental note not to let you go drinking with your cousin without supervision. 

“Kiyoharu! Kiyoharu!” You chirped. 

“Yes milady.” He responded tossing your shoes in the direction of your shared closet. 

“Look at how you’re kneeling, it’s like…" 

"It’s like what?" 

"It’s like you’re proposing.” You giggle. 

“Really now? And if I was… what would you say?" 

You gasp excitedly, bouncing up and down. "I’d say yes, of course! Ask me! Ask me!" 

"Nope not yet.” He says standing up. 

“Ehhhh?! Come on! Ask me! Please, please, please!" You whine jumping onto his back. Not at all phased he says, 

"When you’re sober." 

"Aw… hey Kiyoharu?" 

"Yes." 

"Carry me to bed.” You slur sleepily. 

He chuckles. “I can’t wait to marry you." 

"What?" 

"Nothing." 

"Kiyoharu! No fair!" 

Gaju 

"Wait how do we know these people again?” You’re boyfriend protests. 

“The bride is my cousin, remember?” You chuckle. You and Gaju had just arrived at your cousin’s wedding in which you were a bridesmaid.  You glided up a flight of stairs as Gaju held the bulk of your dress so you could walk. You were on your way to the bridal parlor where you would help your cousin get ready. 

“Are you gonna be okay finding a seat on your own?" 

"Yeah, I’m not a baby." 

"Didn’t you ask me to lay out your tuxthis morning?" 

"Hey! My hands were dirty!” You laugh, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. “Just sit somewhere where I can see you, please. Being in front of so many people kinda makes me nervous.” “Don’t worry, babe, I’ll be there. Plus I wanna have a full view of that ass going down the aisle.” He smirks as he gives your butt a quick pinch as you smack his hand away. 

Moments before the start of the wedding, Gaju managed to seize an aisle seat around the middle of the audience, giving him a perfect view. A few minutes went by and the procession still hadn’t begun, causing many attendants to wonder what was going on. By chance, Gaju decides to look back at where the wedding party was meant to begin their walk down the aisle and he meets your panicked eyes. 

Instinctively, he goes full protective mode, standing and rushing up the aisle to meet you. As soon as he gets to you, he grabs your hands pulling you away from the crowd of bridesmaids and groomsmen, who didn’t seem to notice him, as they all seemed to be in a hushed uproar. 

“Hey, what’s wrong?! Do I need to kick someone’s ass?!” Nearly in tears, you begin rambling without taking a breath. “One of the groomsmen just had an emergency and left- no, let me rephrase that. The groomsman that I was supposed to walk down the aisle with had an emergency and left and now I don’t have anyone to walk down the aisle with and even though I can’t do anything about it, I feel terrible because it’s my cousin’s wedding for Pete’s sake and everything is just a disaster." 

Keeping up with that sentence required skill that Gaju did not possess so all he could do was grab you and pull you into his arms. "Come on. It’ll be okay. You look absolutely beautiful today so don’t cry!” Gaju continued to console you until one of the bridesmaids, caught a glance of him and had to take a double take. “Hey who’s that guy with (y/n)?” She whispered to another bridesmaid. “I don’t know but he’s insanely hot. I wish he was a groomsmen.” The second she said this, they both immediately gasped and rushed over to the two of you. 

“Me?! A groomsmen?!” Gaju exclaimed earning him a series of shushes. At first the idea seemed crazy to you too, but after thinking about it, it was the perfect solution. “Oh please Gaju, you’ll fit right in with that tux and I can’t walk by myself like this.” You plead with him. 

He sighs reluctantly. “Only for you.” He says before kissing your forehead which seemed to literally take the weight off of your shoulders. 

A few moments passed and before you knew it the procession had begun and it was you and Gaju’s turn. His experience dancing gave him the perfect posture and rhythm for your walk up the aisle making him look better than the groomsmen who had actually rehearsed. Even though this day wasn’t about the two of you, you couldn’t help but savour the feeling of walking up the aisle with all eyes on you and your lover. The entire feeling made you emotional you couldn’t keep a tear from falling. Unable to comfort you while walking, Gaju simply whispers, while keeping his head perfectly upright and forward, “This is what our day is gonna be like." 

You squeeze his arm in response. "I love you.”

[gvnchvcks]

the sleepover ask with the facepaint got me thinking about the crew dying their hair together (specifically lindsay, fiona, jeremy, matt, and maybe trevor and alfredo for obvious reasons) but also like. the main hair dyers conning the rest of the fahc to let them put in some temporary dye and going absolutely wild with the colors

I LOVE THIS TOO OMG, alright so, here's how I imagine this:

Lindsay: It was her idea to begin with. She was talking about how she didn't know which color to go with next, and Jeremy was like "yeah me neither :/" So ofc she's like!! All of us should dye our hair!!!! Jeremy, Matt, Fiona, and the twins are DOWN for it, but the rest of em ehhhh not so much. Her and Jeremy sort of spearhead the project since they have the most experience, and literally speed to the nearest store to buy a ton of hair dye, both permanent and temporary. When they get back, Lindsay gets hers done first because "Hey guys it was my idea so fuck you" and I LOVE the idea of Lindsay with like,, pastel pink hair, and she wants to try something new, so pastel pink it is!! It ends up being more white at the tips but has a nice ombre effect, and she actually loves it! She says it's a good way to trick people into thinking she's all soft and nice before she shows em who the real Queen of Chaos is :)

Jeremy: Jeremy was actually a bit unsure. He didn't wanna leave behind the vibrant orange and purple of his hair at first, since it would've thrown off his Rimmy persona. He finally settles on simply turning his vibrant purple to a nice muted lavender shade, and turning the orange white as well! It actually doesn't look as bad as he thought it would, and he does miss his Rimmy colors, but it's nice to not have Michael and Gav call his hair an eyesore lol

Fiona: Fiona knew immediately what she wanted. Deep purple that fades to black. She said it would look mysterious and cool and would attract ladies (and she was right, I would die if she had this hair color 🥺)

Matt: This boy had no idea what he wanted at first. He wasn't a fan of dying all of his hair, so he kept to doing the single streak. He ended up settling on orange. It was his favorite color after all, and he had yet to try it. It came out practically NEON though which he did not expect, and actually wasnt a fan of at first, but now he likes how it looks. It complements his vehicles nicely in his opinion

Trevor and Alfredo: These two knew they had to do SOMETHING to match each other, they just didn't know what. They decided to look up complimentary colors, and eventually were like, "let's get the brightest, most vibrant shades of blue and red we can get" and everyone wasn't onboard at first bc, jeez guys c'mon we just got rid of Jeremy's mess, not you too- But nothing could stop them. By the end of it, Trevor's hair was nearly the color of the blue on Ryan's jacket, and Alfredo's matched his vibrant red leather jacket perfectly, which he loved

The others needed some coaxing, but eventually decided they'd let em dye theirs with the temporary dye:

Gavin: Yknow how the twins wanted something vibrant and obnoxious? Yeah, Gavin went with rainbow fucking streaks throughout all of his hair and was a squealing, laughing mess by the end of it, he loved it

Michael: Michael was probably the one who wanted it the least (other than maybe Geoff) but he decided it wouldn't hurt just this once. He WANTED just some frosted tips. Plain and natural colors. But OOPS Lindsay's hand slipped and now his tips are a neon green oh man haha what a funny mistake :) anyways, he was angry of course, but he gets over it before long. It's the same shade as the green on their logo, so Fake pride?? That's the excuse he uses for not killing Jeremy and Lindsay for thinking of this anyway

Ryan: Ryan went all out, which nobody was expecting. He went full black, with a bright, electric blue streak all the way through. One that would still show when he put his hair up. (He actually ended up liking the black, and would dye his hair more permanently in the future)

Jack: She loved the idea! But just like Michael, didn't want anything too insane. That was until she saw the turquoise and over shades of light blue and was like !!! Ocean colors please! Jack loves the beach and you cant change my mind. By the end of it, her entire head faded from a bright turquoise at the top to a very deep, oceanic blue at the tips. It actually ended up looking the best out of the whole group

And finally there was Geoff: He really didn't want this. So much so that he went to sleep before they could get to him. Ah, but poor Geoff. Never be the first one to pass out at a slumberparty. Then next morning, Geoff woke up in his bed. Which is normal. He didn't wanna sleep downstairs with the others. He heads downstairs to find that nobody has left yet, and it's almost like the party never stopped. Sure a few people are still asleep like Gavin, Matt and Ryan who was just waking up, but just the same as he had left the group the night before. Alfredo notices him first, and holds back a chuckle.

"Good morning, old man."

"Morn- Wait, what'd you just call me?! I'm not old, asshole!"

Jeremy chimes in, "I dunno, Geoff. Lookin' a bit rough this morning. Have you looked in the mirror yet?"

Geoff stands there for a second confused before walking to the bathroom. What's heard next is just. A scream. You know, one of those Geoff screams. He comes running back out to find everyone laughing at him. Literally everyone. Gavin and Matt were woken up by the scream. They knew it'd make him mad, but hey. He learned his lesson about being the first to pass out, and they all learned what he'd look like in the future when his hair started to go gray :)

Safe to say, they didn't have another slumber party for a while. Totally worth it though.

[lover-of-skellies]

☆I just kinda picked some random ones, but, uh. Here? 36: favorite color? 39: if someone could be cuddling you right now, who would you want it to be? 41: if someone liked you right now, would you want them to tell you? 42: do you like meeting new people? 43: are you afraid of falling in love?

That's alright dude, no worries XP

In order:

36) anything dark. If I had to be more specific, it'd probably be between blue, red, and purple

39) of real people, one or both of my partners. Of fictional people, literally any skeleton ever

41) uhhhh well I mean,, it might be a good idea if they did. I'm actually very dense and typically have no idea when people try to flirt with me. My girlfriend is a great example of this, because she flirted with me for two years before we started dating, and I didn't have a single clue

42) online, yes. Big yes. Only slight anxiety here. Irl/in person, ehhhh, that's debatable

43) not really, no. It mostly depends on my mental and emotional state/headspace when the person in question comes waltzing into my life, I think

[homosociallyyours]

If you were making a mixtape (or I guess Spotify playlist or whatev) for someone who had never heard the Indigo Girls before, what would you put on it?

OOH thank you, I love this question!! 

I hate spotify so much, but if I didn’t I would make a legit playlist over there (maybe I will?)-- as it stands this is just a tracklist. I’m putting an explanation of the list below a cut, hopefully it won’t flood anyone’s dash with a text wall!!

1) Closer to Fine2) Land of Canaan3) Kid Fears, live with Trina Meade4) You and Me of the 10,000 Wars5) Three Hits6) Watershed7) Galileo8) Romeo and Juliet (cover)9) Power of Two 10) Mystery11) Reunion12) Language or the Kiss 13) Shame on You14) Get Out the Map15) Go16) Ozilline17) Fill It Up Again18) Heartache for Everyone19) Cordova20) Lay My Head Down21) Pendulum Swinger22) Three County Highway23) True Romantic (!!!!!)24) I’ll Change25) Share the Moon26) Southern California is Your Girlfriend27) Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright (cover)28) Shit Kickin’

1) Closer to Fine-- this is the song that people are most likely to know, a true classic. Boppy and fun, but with that noodle-y philosophizing I love from Emily. 

2) Land of Canaan-- an Amy song that defines her early songwriting style and hints at her love of rock and punk with the driving guitar. 

3) Kid Fears-- hauntingly layered, with a special appearance by Michael Stipe. Though tbh I prefer the version from Staring Down the Brilliant Dream (their most recent live album) with Trina Meade of Three5Human. When she comes in with “are you on fire?” it’s-- electric. I think the first time I heard it I gasped and clutched my chest. 

4) You and Me of the 10,000 Wars-- perhaps a bit of a deep cut, but one of my favorite early Emily songs. This was a great time for Emily, songwriting wise imo. 

5) Three Hits-- I think Amy was kind of starting to experiment with her sound here and also trying to push beyond the typical personal style of writing that often marks folk rock/singer-songwriter music. Also I’m soft for this entire album (rites of passage); I remember buying it at the mall on cassette with money I got at Christmas. 

6) Watershed-- this song has BIG Saturn return vibes, and has the absolutely excellent line, “every five years or so I look back on my life and have a good laugh.” 

7) Galileo-- another Emily song (I’m not kidding when I say she killed it lyrically from around ‘90-’96 or so) that touches on big philosophical questions with a kind of refreshing lightheartedness. This one is another song many people will have heard before. 

8) Romeo and Juliet (cover)-- this song gets better with each live performance, so it would be fair to include a live version. But I like the album version just as well, and you can’t deny the punch of a dyke singing about the girl who loved her and left her. 

9) Power of Two-- another classic. Soft af. Goddamn it Emily Saliers you beautiful lesbian bard, you really just wrote A Very Gay Experience into a song just like that. 

10) Mystery-- Emily is getting her due right now bc Amy is gonna rise up a few albums later and kick ass. This song, though? So, so gay. I have thought about the lyrics once a day for the past 25 years or so, probably. “Maybe that’s all that we need is to meet in the middle of impossibility?” YES GIRL, my inner dyke and my outer dyke are all screaming. 

11) Reunion-- musically I think this song just does some nice stuff, ok? Also fuckin’ relatable if you’ve ever gone to a reunion and been like-- ehhhh this could end badly but here we go. 

12) Language or the Kiss-- had to add another Emily song because this one is just. so good, ok?? this album is prime Emily!!!!

13) Shame on You-- this one got a lot of radio play in my hometown, and I remember rolling down the window and driving with it blasting. Amy was really starting to push into more overtly political lyrics and you can see it on this song. 

14) Get Out the Map-- perfect roadtrip song! Classic Emily vibes!!

15) Go-- Amy gets rockier, with some nice crunchy guitars (please forgive me for not knowing the right words but like. the guitars sound dirty and a little distorted, it’s like chewing chips in your ears in a good way). This is one of the first albums where her skill for heart-twisting lyrics rises up: “did they tell you you would come undone if you tried to touch the sun? Use your years to psych you out? ‘You’re too old to care, you’re too young to count’? Go, go, go.” 

16) Ozilline-- also Amy explores a slightly more bluegrassy sound? I appreciate that songwriting-wise she’s basically pushing herself in two directions on this album: political but not first person and hyper-personal direct narrative. This one is the latter and you feel it. 

17) Fill It Up Again-- another solid Emily bop! (I should mention I’m not putting on anything from Become You bc while I adore it I think it’s one of their weaker albums over all-- it was one of their last for epic and they were READY to get off a big label, so maybe they rushed it?

18) Heartache for Everyone-- one of my fave Amy songs of all time, would love to hear this covered by so many people. I just love it. Everything. 

19) Cordova-- I am absolutely just including this because it breaks my heart? Idek why. I think I just have such a strong mental picture that goes along with it that’s informed by nothing other than a story I think works with it and. Yeah. It’s not typical of an Amy song musically but I love that. 

20) Lay My Head Down-- a little sloppy lyrically, but the heart of it is beautiful. 

21) Pendulum Swinger-- typical Emily political song, very crunchy and green and honestly middle of the road gay democrat, but in a way that’s actually not the most shitty? 

22) Three County Highway-- a spare and lovely Amy song with slight country vibes. 

23) True Romantic-- this song. THIS FUCKING SONG. it’s gorgeous, it’s raw, and there’s something about it coming out in Amy’s raspy voice that makes it a gut punch! I yell about it every few months. I want very much for Louis Tomlinson to cover it and of course he never will. The injustice. 

24) I’ll Change-- I think this song stands right up with Emily’s earlier stuff. Honestly Poseidon and the Bitter Bug is a truly solid album and it’s hard to pick only a couple of songs from it. 

25) Share the Moon-- a tender and lovely Amy song, the only one I really like off this album (Beauty Queen Sister). I tried listening to the rest of the album so much and ended up putting this song on repeat instead. 

26) Southern California is Your Girlfriend-- ever since I saw a video of Amy and Emily playing this song while Amy’s kid sat listening I was in love. It’s different for Amy but in such a good way. 

27) Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright (cover)-- this is a great live cover that has Michelle Malone on guest vocals. She was such a staple on their tours for such a long time (and maybe still is, but not on the west coast). 

28) Shit Kickin-- this one is off their upcoming album, and it’s such a good playlist ender? It’s got a kind of funky vibe with lyrics that talk about the pitfalls and problems and pride of southern culture in a way that really resonates with me as a southerner. 

somehow I managed to keep that pretty even--subtracting the two covers i think that Emily and Amy each have 13 songs on here. I might make a somewhat different list on a different day, but this is about right. I would also suggest someone listen to Poseidon and the Bitter Bug, Rites of Passage, Swamp Ophelia, and Staring Down the Brilliant Dream if they wanted a deeper dive into what I think are some of the best albums/songs over all. (Maybe All That We Let In, too). 

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PLEASE share your thoughts on That 70s Show. Question, did you know already what happened on the show or did you get the chance to watch it spoiler free? Because as a JxH shipper that was spoiled both the ship and the ending, I'm always curious how ppl that didn't know what to expect react to it, regardless if they ship it themselves or not. Also, tell me your fave character, ship, fave season/episode, stuff like that. I love hearing what ppl think of this show lol

*spoilers for people who haven’t ever watched* *this also is so long sorry in advance, under the cut so it doesn’t clog everyone’s dash* ANON YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY THIS MAKES ME!!!! 

i knew some things but not how or when they happened (except eric leaving in s7, i knew about that and still UGLY CRIED)!! i honestly loved jackie and hyde together, they’re definitely one of my favorite couples, if not my favorite couple. i thought they balanced each other out so well and hate how s8 ruined their bond, it was almost as if their relationship never happened and seeing them hate each other again made me so sad. when they were together, watching hyde soften a little bit was so nice to see. jackie and kelso definitely were better friends in my opinion, they understood each other in ways no one else in the group did (probably because of past history), but despite their relationship failing i think their friendship was so sweet. jackie and fez made literally no sense and was way too rushed, but if they’re happy together i guess i can’t stay too mad at it (especially since it was only for like an episode). hyde and samantha was also a strange relationship, i feel like sam’s only purpose was to put hyde x jackie to rest for good. if they were going to keep sam in the show they shouldn’t have written her off the way they did. also idk if this is an unpopular opinion but kelso x fez low key should have happened but no one was ready for that conversation at the time. fez always seemed to worship kelso in a way he never did w eric or hyde, it would have been interesting to see them pursue something but after the buddy write off i wouldn’t have expected it. speaking of buddy, he definitely should have been a guest star more than once bc he would have gotten on so well with the gang. bi eric forman also should have been canon but anyway-

eric and donna had their issues, but at the end of the day i feel like it was expected they would be together. boy and girl next door fall in love, i mean.... it was always happening. they were cute in the beginning, but i do wish donna didn’t give up everything to stay with eric in point place just to have a complete 180 and have him leave when she was the one who always had plans to do things and he wanted her to stay to save their relationship. they kind of did eric dirty by making him seem like such a jerk by breaking up with donna OFF SCREEN and really without warning, that made me :/. but seeing them reunite made me cry despite them ending their relationship on weird terms. PLEASE DON’T GET ME STARTED ON RANDY HE’S THE ABSOLUTE WORST. he wasn’t a bad person he was just.... so annoying and served absolutely no purpose to the show except to annoy the living heck out of me. 

i honestly can’t choose a favorite character!! even the characters who i didn’t really care for much still hold a special place in my heart (except randy, this is a randy hate club). i love hyde, he’s always been the man and has the best taste in music (also would love to work in the record store with him?). donna is so cool, she stands up for herself and doesn’t really conform to society’s standards and i find her so likable (also laura prepon.... gorgeous). i hate kelso for cheating but i feel like he grew up throughout the show, as much as kelso can (like seeing him step up for brooke with betsy melted my heart), and he makes me laugh so incredibly hard. although jackie was a little annoying in the beginning, seeing everything she went through like her dad going to prison and her mom leaving her, and how she sort of unlearned some of her Not So Great qualities made me appreciate her more (also mila kunis.... very gorgeous). eric is.... well, he’s the heart of the show whether you love or hate him; i like him even though he was a little annoying at times, but i think his redeeming qualities outweighed the negatives. i feel for fez, they played a little too much on the ‘foreign’ thing and after a while i felt that it was :/ especially since he’d been in the country for so long (red always calling him the wrong name just.... ehhhh), he’s quirky and adorable and i love him. even though red was.... yeah.... i still loved the one liners and he and kitty were adorable, kitty is the cutest mom and the way she treated everyone like they were her own kid was just so precious. leo.... i don’t have any words, he’s simply the funniest person and whenever he speaks i lose my mind. bob was alright, he was good to donna but midge deserved better (like when bob was mad at her for taking the feminist classes??). 

everyone changed so much from the beginning of the show and i loved seeing the development even if it wasn’t what i expected initially. i can’t really choose a favorite season, i definitely need to watch one more time to figure that out. i love all the circle moments though. uhhh i don’t really know what else to say. i’m emotionally drained from crying over finishing this show. even though s8 was a bit of a mess i loved every second of consuming that 70s show and i can’t wait for my rewatch🥺🥺 let me know some of your opinions anon !! i could talk about this show all day

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alright so @sidewaystime​ and @flintsredhair​ I took your advice, in my own compromised way.. (please do not feel any obligation to read this just because I tagged you before anything was written beyond here... this got away from me 🙈)

Left my house at 5pm to walk down to the viewing party (bold--by which i mean stupid--considering the 5:30 kickoff and the crowds. The bars literally opened at 10:30am so people could stake out spots). It was like 5:20 and any more organized person--or one going in a group like bench boy would be since he had buddies staying with him--would have been there by then, so when I looked at the snap map while I was walking and it said he was in his apartment building a few minutes ago, I figured he was staying home to watch the game, which was a bit of a bummer. Another classmate and friend was on the snap map inside at one of the bars that lines the entertainment courtyard, so I was gonna try to meet up with her.

They were at capacity within the courtyard and bars in the district (”P&L”), so I watched the first half with a big crowd on the street right outside that was barricaded off, trying to think of a segue to text him (I all but cannot be that directly vulnerable/exposed out of the blue due to personality and past experiences (which are also what make what make it feel so exposing and vulnerable to me))

at halftime the “live block”/viewing courtyard let people in, so I got in, waited in line for pizza inside one of the bars that makes up part of the wall of the courtyard and got to watch the halftime show inside, then watched in the packed courtyard for a sec, then went into the bar my friend said she was at earlier when they were at capacity to see if she was still there and use the bathroom, and she was there with her twin brother (also a classmate) and another classmate! So that was really fun. I got a really cute snap of the twins in their team gear, and I decide it’s good enough for a segue, so I snap it to him and then message him You end up staying home for the game? and not too long later, like within 20 min, maybe within 10, he responds lol yeah! not looking good It was late in the 3rd quarter and we were 10 points behind and either didn’t have possession, or were not making good plays, so it really didn’t look good I don’t think I opened his message until late in the 4th quarter when we somehow took the lead, so I messaged him back Ehhhh looking good now tho!!!! 🙌 You gonna go out 🥳 Also BTw you were not excluded from that category of favorite people jsyk in case it sounded that way Which.. like like the whole point of the other stuff was for something to tag that last statement onto so it would be an “oh--by the way:” but OF COURSE the network decides to jam at that moment and JUST that last part gets unable to send, like a part of me was like “fml” but most of it was just laughing like “of fucking course”

Then when we won and the place was going fucking crazy, and my snap message STILL had not sent through, I texted him at like 9:30, come to the bar we’re at! and he texts me right back (and the same thing again 5 mins later thanks to the network jam) I have team rotation first patient tomorrow so might not go out :( tomorrow morning :/ I didn’t notice he had responded til like 10-15 minutes later and I text him back a :((((  kidna resigned to it but then another 10 minutes later was like, actually, no, peer pressure time, cause it was only 9:30, and I had lab tomorrow at the same time he had his rotations, and I was planning to stay out at least til 11, so no got ortho tomorrow but U got an hourrrr which, along with the :((((, didn’t get thru the fucking network for like an hour. My snap message had gotten thru before the texts did tho, and I got a response, cue his hahaha no worries [not how my name is spelled and he knows it/is an inside joke now]😂 😂 [not how my name is spelled, the same way] dont know why just my misspelled name followed as separate message, but ok bench boy lol ~~~So yes, y’all were right and I was being probably overly-anxious and neurotic (what’s new lol)~~~ earlier today my texts to him from Sunday night were still ‘sending’, and the :(((( has still never gone thru *shrug emoticon*

a bit after 11 I’m on snapchat and am looking at the map to see where people were/if they were coming down to P&L, and this motherfucker, mr “I have rotations” is on the other side of the courtyard block from us, on the street where I had watched the first half. Rude.

half an hour to an hour later another bench mate, who sits right next to me in lab, and my other classmates who were at one of their houses watching the game together came into the bar we were in, and he gets up onto the table I was dancing on top of--previously having been dancing on the bar (a previously arrived group of home-viewing classmates were quite surprised and pleased by this)), and he leans in over the noise to tell me “I just saw [bench boy] upstairs, but he left me” because he was with other guys (ie not classmates), and I’m like “That liar! He said he wasn’t going out ~because he had rotations tomorrow~”

I’ll spare anyone who made it this far the rest of the night’s events. But 3 different guys were flirting with me, throughout the night’s celebrations (2 in a lighter mutually fun way, one with more intent whowanted me to stay another hour after I needed to leave), which like, hasn’t happened since I was an Au pair (havent gone out that much in between), and while I’m not ugly I don’t have ~all-american~ looks, I look more exotic european, which considering most of what you see in media is ~all-american~ pretty and I au paired 6 years ago--on top of the fact that bench boy is fucking. beautiful. It leads you to feel not all that desirable or worthy of someone as gorgeous as him, so that was kind of a nice “huh.. maybe it is possible for him to find me attractive” moment

Somehow the next day I made it to my 8am class and though my lab, and at 12 after lab had ended, I was walking though the locker room hallway with a classmate that had his ortho lab (we’re in dental school), and as we passed the little enclave where bench boy’s locker is, I (not expecting to see him) noticed him out of the corner of my eye, but was saying something to to my classmate as we passed, so I was gonna go back to him once I went to my locker, but before I right as I reached my locker he calls out “[Flinstille]!”--the tiniest bit drawn out with the smallest a whisper of a (cute) little whine in it, like he’d just been through some shit.

I go to him where he is at his locker and standing and talking to him we are much closerthan when we’re sitting in lab with two depths of counter space and a median between us, and God, he’s beautiful. He’s even had two kinda big blemishes on his neck since last week and it makes me even more attracted to him in his imperfections and gives me a little hope like maybe he could have potential to like a lesser mortal like me. the first thing he says when I get to him is “that was so terrible..” in a post-stressful event way with that tiny bit of (very cute) whine to it, and I didn’t know what he was talking about at first, my first thought was lab? (we were taking impressions on each other.. everyone’s favorite) but he had his last week, so I asked him what, and he goes “I just had my first team rotation” “what pocedure did they make you do?” and he goes “it was awful. it was supposed to be a cleaning, but the patient comes in and goes ‘my crown fell off’“ “ooo…” “and so the student wanted me to touch up the margin..” (high-key, we are not good enough at something that important yet) “what?!” “Yeah!” “we havent even passed fixed 2 yet!” (fixed = crown & bridge) “That’s what I said! We were really freaked out” “you and the patient were freaked out?” “the patient wasn’t freaked out–” “–or the faculty”/ /”–the faculty–” (a quick, slightly quieter aside)“--Meredith–were freaked out” “your girl” (his teacher crush, mostly because of her sarcasm and humor and memes in class last semester, but she’s also in her early 40s and prob the best looking of the female clinical faculty--it’s mostly banter fuel) “–that’s the only reason I didn’t mind” me saying how terrifying and not okay that would have been to have to do “Yeah we’re definitely not allowed to do that yet”

As he was shutting his locker i noticed he had someone’s ID card in there, and aparently it had been left by someone who graduated 2 years ago, and he opened it back up so I could see, before shutting it and following me to my locker, when I said “You’re a Liar by the way!” and he’s like “wait why?”  and I’m working on my locker combo and he passes behind me to be on my right, and I’m like, our other benchbro “told me he saw you in P&L last night after you said you weren’t gonna come out!” and his posture was relaxed to begin with, but after I said that he subtly kinda drops his shoulders a bit and goes “no—” in a tone that was real sweet like ‘you misunderstand me/I hope you didn’t take it like that”--like apologetic that I might have taken it as an avoidance or slight of any kind “—we just wanted to walk down to P&L to see it and walk back to my apartment” it was sweet. I asked him if he was with his roommate and he said yeah, and a few other buddies of his “—we only stayed for a little bit, it was crazy” And I was like “honestly, it wasn’t as crazy as I thought it would be—the people watching was excellent tho” and then I told him “there was this guy in a sweatshirt that said ‘Official Ground Crew’—who CLEARLY wasn’t cause he was completely drunk off his ass—” and he laughs and goes “yeah, probably and old sweatshirt he just put on—” “—and then he goes to take a hit off some guys beer can bong.... I tried to send you a snap of it but I couldn’t get it”  which prompts him to be like “--Yo! it smelled like so much weed down there” like he was shocked by the extent, and I go “Oh, the air was thick” I asked him where in P&L he and his buddies went and he told me, that they were only there for an hour tops just to see everything and then walked home before it got too crazy, and I said that I walked home at about 12:30 and he was like “what?! You walked home from Power & Light?!” and I said that I did, that I drove 5 blocks north so I could park for free, then walked to the streetcar and took that to P&L, and then I was telling him that I didn’t realize it was Sunday and the streetcar wasn’t running after midnight so I had to walk all the way home, and he had some shocked reaction, then I said that I was a dumbass and forgot that I had parked further north so I wouldn’t have to walk back as far, but didn’t remember until I had already walked to 5 blocks south past my car, so would have to walk those 5 blocks north so I could move it so I wouldn’t get a ticket that Monday, and he goes “so you moved it this morning?” and I go “No I walked back down and moved it last night” and he goes “[Flinstille]!!!” then, calmly: “not only dangerous, but wild.” and I was like, “yeah, true, I know, but I wouldn’t have been able to make it in the morning.. I got just under 4 hours of sleep—I only just made it a minute late to ortho lecture [at 8] this morning with the help of coffee’ and he actually guffaws like “You went to ortho?!?!! [Flinstille]!!!!” like shocked and awed but also fondly scolding like why do you do this to yourself?!! It was really sweet. I don’t remember what I responded—something probably about not wanting to have to catch up, and him just laughing to himself at me.

Since he had gotten his backback and jacket out of his locker, but I looked at my watch and it was 12:23, I asked him if he was going home, and he was saying that yeah he’s going home, that his four buddies from his hometown are staying with him so it’s like a hotel at his apartment with suitcases everywhere. I asked him if he was coming back or if he was skipping, since lunch period was half over, and he’s like, “skipping..but—well—I think I have to come back for our last class, I’ve heard its one that I should come back for” (horror stories of that prof.. I was told the final exam average was a D last year)

^and that’s why I was feeling all moony and metaphysically warm and couldn’t concentrate during Pathology and kept spacing out. I just love that he called me over and wanted to vent to me <3 I’m so glad to do that for him after all he does to keep me grounded in lab. <3 And at one point in the middle of Path the doors at the back open and someone comes in, and it’s bench boy, and I look at my watch at it’s like 1:23, which was surprising, since he said he was just coming for the horror story prof’s class and skipping Path. And he had on a really nice Chiefs sweatshirt that I don’t remember him having on when we were talking earlier. I looked at him when we came in and I think we made brief eye contact, but I think I felt self-conscious about how many seconds I was already looking his way before we made eye contact and I felt nervous and self conscious about it because I was having all these warm feelings, but I wanted to communicate with him, like didn’t expect you back so soon or new sweatshirt? and then all I wanted to do was look at him and so because of that I tried to actively not, especially because I felt my gravitation to him was too on display or some shit, considering i have to look very slightly behind me to look at him (a section to the right and one row behind, but still, not in the direction of the lectern)

I left the room between classes to get water and hoped to walk past him and get to comment on his sweatshirt, but I chickened out with the all the people around him who I don’t know that well, but we made eye contact at least one of the times I left the room through his door, in the silent kind of way where it might’ve seemed like I was avoiding him (which maybe I was but only to not come on too strong) (also in retrospect I think the coffee had also worn off)

Still couldn’t concentrate in horror-story prof’s 2-hour class. Left the room fast when we were all done, hoping I’d run into him, as he normally is out of there pretty quick, but he was still sitting when I got to the classroom doors tho--damn, so I ran to get my coat from the locker room, then people were coming in the locker room, and I thought I heard him.. I was standing in the hall between mine and my roommates locker, and he was passing by, and I pointed and touched his hoodie, and said “I like your sweatshirt” kind of awkwardly, as I became awkward after lunch apparently (too moony-eyed--everything felt too on the nose and exposing, and also I was and still am sleep deprived as fuck) ,and he says “thanks” very genuinely, and then goofy bench bro who sits across from me and next to him and who was two people behind him goes “thank you—oh” playing like I was talking to him and then realizing, when he knew damn well the whole time. I’m like “not yours!” and ask my roommate if she wanted me to wait for her, her saying only if I felt like it. I waited on the bench expecting bench boy to come out (apparently other INFPs do shit like this and GOD does that make me feel slightly ok tbh), but then when he didn’t and my roommate still wasn’t out, I thought I’d look in lab, and sure enough he was there with goofy dude and another classmate doing something fast for our Tuesday lab, and I opened my drawers and then came around and asked a nearby classmate if he’d had ortho lab last week, and he said yeah, and then I was asking him our impressions and if getting a certain soft-tissue part was that important, didn’t really get a great answer, so I headed out like, alright bye guys, and as I went through the door, somehow goofy dude and bench boy were in the doorway  with me and I ended up asking them about the impressions, and they were like “as long as your impressions got checked off, it’s fine” and I was like ‘yeah but I didn’t take the ones I’m pouring in stone so I don’t really know what they said about them” and they were like ‘were they checked off tho?’ and I said yeah I guess but again I didn’t take them, so I’m not sure how okay they are and they both were like, I’m sure it’s fine, and bench boy laughs to himself and to the goofy dude and goes “both of us tell her it’s fine and she’s still worried about it” but the tone was so light and fondly amused that I didn’t realize til thinking about it afterwards that, whoops, yeah, that could’ve been taken as pretty insulting to be doubting them/not trusting their word, but I guess bench boy is used to my stresses and possibly thinks they’re cute or something, which.. <3. In response I was like “I can go get them and show you..!” but he was like, no no you don’t have to go get them, it’ll be fine Then somehow goofy dude ended up back in lab and bench boy was on the other side of the open door with me, and idk what the segue was but I pointed to his sweatshirt and said “did you go home and put that on and come back?” (meaning: were you wearing that earlier? Which I should have just said instead, but alas, sleep escaped me), and he goes “and ate” like he didn’t just go home to change, which was cute and not what I was expecting him to say, since I thought he was skipping, but it was kinda like, him stating why he had a reason to have went home if he ended up coming back so quickly.

ANYWAY i have fuckin SOFT feelings and while this wants to be all encouraging, that one tweet i reblogged that was meant to be encouraging in its “sometimes we see what we prime ourselves to see”--meaning if you want to see negative shit you will read negative shit into things--now has me second guessing like “well maybe i’m only seeing these sweet things because I want to see them”

anyway. my mind is a weird place and almost everything I read on INFPs says that no one understands us or how we think about things--and that they’re not ever gonna--and noticing that in people makes us feel like freaks and boy howdy have i felt that acutely this past year and a half especially (two of my friends and classmates got me back into MBTI stuff and my roommate loves that shit too we spent like an hour talking about it and trying to determine if she is more F or J tonight)

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Quick question, have you read the fnaf novels? And if so, what’s your opinion on them?

(Hey so I'm halfway through writing this post atm so just- warning, my thoughts and opinions scatter all over the place XD)

I have!!! I really loved the first one- especially since when I first read it it was before Sister Location stuff so like- no one was trying to connect it to the games. It was just its own separate continuity at that time and I reeeaaally enjoyed it!

The other 2 were... Ehhhh? They weren't bad per se, I certainly enjoyed reading them a lot! It's just- the plot of those two really start to get out there and you have to really start suspending disbelief while the first novel was much more realistic(and in my opinion, more scary/thrilling as a result)

Carlton will forever and always be my favorite and I'm so happy he got the ending he did in TFC like he was just!!! So cool!!!

Charlie Is A Good and I Like Her

I like how Henry, although being a good guy, was given more of like a moral gray perspective instead of just- being this objectively good person- and is a really interesting(albeit unnerving) perspective of what someone struggling through grief can do to attempt to cope, even if it's not healthy

I... Still don't really understand the ending of TFC with John... Like, at all... But it... Happened! I've given up trying to understand TFC in all honesty

I like CarlieXJohn in the first novel, but the romance is almost comically forced in the other 2 in my opinion. CharlieXJessica is ironically better written despite not being canon-

William... Is So Dramatic, oh my G o d. In the first 2 he's a dramatic aaaaasshole and I adore that, while in the third he's more of just... He's lost it, but rather than being dramatically crazy, he's just... a sinister crazy. It's pretty creepy how much power he had even as a fragile old man.

Yeah I definitely recommend reading The Silver Eyes... The other 2 are a little more ehh but I don't think a fnaf fan would regret reading them so I recommend those 2 buuuuut... Not as much as the first

Clayry? Clayry. Clayry.

... Alright I'm gonna say it. Spoilers: I'm soooo mad that Sammy doesn't do anything in the novels. Like. There couldve been soooo much potential in having him show up, even if it's at the end of TFC, but noooooooo he's just... Never There >:(

But yeeee I like the novels!!! Esp the first one!!!