#Ife/Seth

[artthemasquerade]

Ife x Seth CG Redraw

So I've finished playing through the first book of Tablet of Isis (from the League of Dreamers app) with Seth's(Set) romance route and oh gosh I do adore this romance with this God of Storms so much so far, and I'm excited to see more of what this route has in store, I want to squee about it but I also don't want to spoil it, but to say it has a lot of the tropes that I like in a complicated romance route! :D I will say that tho I am enjoying Tablet of Isis a lot, it isn't the most accurate about Egyptian mythology so I wouldn't play it if that would annoy you too much XDD Anyway, this picture is a redraw of this cg you get in Seth's route

where he gifts Ife a lotus necklace since she had to leave behind the lotus flower he had given her when they first met, and I was so taken by it that I wanted to redraw it, namely cause I really loved it and also cause I was annoyed by the fact League of Dreamers keep having the MC having red hair or brown hair in cgs when my hair is always black. and why yes I do have a fondness for god like beings giving their loved one a necklace, a sign of their care and devotion to them XD

Also I want to mention that I am taking a break from commissions for a week since I am a little burned out from working on four commission at once for the past week and will be taking it easier on art for now. :3

Btw if you like what you see and want a commission drop me a direct message on tumblr, instagram, a note on deviantart or artistree https://artistree.io/missn11

[shadesoftheshield]

this is not going to happen for several reasons but i think it would be nice to revisit the Seth Cena rivalry

their previous feud was when Seth had just sold out to the Authority and Cena was the face. So it could be interesting to see them meet up again now that Cena is the one that sold out.

The way they carry themselves right now, Seth still being the Visionary with the outfits, lightning and presentation vs Cena's Wrestlemania entrance just being his name in a black screen not caring about putting any kinda presentation at all. You have a very distinct contrast between the two.

And it would be really cool to see two heels fighting for opposites ideals. Cena trying to destroy wrestling and Seth trying to save it. I mean Cena only showing up for the big events, making movies and threatening to leave with the title is literally Seth's description of what he doesn't want

[thecoffinsys]

Hey! Would you mind telling me more about IFS therapy? Is it specially made for people with OSDD/DID? Because if so, it seems to really believe in a "core". Don't worry if you don't wanna tell me more, i just don't really get it 😅 If it's made for singlets, it would seem to be really harmful to systems...

I do not mind at all.

Essentially, IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a therapeutic practice that deals with trauma and the compartmentalization of the brain into "parts" or "sub-personalities" (which we do not agree with this terminology personally, but it is what is used medically).

You are correct with the "core" concept. In our experience, our therapist treats the "core" as the loving, gentle, all knowing and nurturing center of our body, essentially. As you may already notice, such a concept is ludicrous. To be a system, the brain lacks a whole— a "core". It cannot physically or mentally comprehend this concept of "all-nurturing" or loving, as we were never properly taught these things as a small child. We have found it immensely difficult and exhausting to go to therapy for these reasons, as our therapist is set on these ideas when we physically nor mentally can ever understand what it means to have a whole/core.

Since IFS is categorized under a trauma-based therapeutic practice, it technically can be presented to those without OSDD or DID, which is immensely harmful, in my personal opinion. Allowing singlets to believe their thoughts and feelings regarding their trauma or other specified negative feelings are separated voices and opinions can really bury the grievances for those with OSDD or DID. Though it can be a very soothing means of coping with trauma; to separate and organize the different responses and feelings to roles and jobs; it makes it more difficult for systems to voice their grief without being muddled in with a group that does not understand what they are truly experiencing.

We have been fighting with our therapist for quite some time now, attempting to get her to understand that we are not "parts" of a "whole" or "core," as there is no core to begin with. We are people, all working together to fight for the right of this one vessel to survive. But she fails to understand us. Which is even more unfortunate when we realize that, even if we tried to find a different therapist, who could give us the level of trauma-work that she does? And we're too many years in to ever trust another person with our thoughts, feelings, and trauma.

To conclude the very long answer to your question: IFS has much potential. There are parts of it that truly do understand DID and OSDD, as the roles and dynamics of "parts" are very accurate to how a system works. But the "core" talk, in my opinion, is quite damaging, and shouldn't be pushed upon systems who will never fully understand what having a core means. I think IFS being presented to singlets also makes medical recognition of systems even more difficult, and even more misinformation is spread because of it.

Nevertheless, we have seen that IFS helps some systems, and that "parts" talk is comforting to them. And that is, by no means, a bad thing. What is important is that therapy is helping you.

Thank you for your question. I do apologize for my very long winded response.

[krishu213]

Let this night be the new beginning of an era.......

[hockeyboistrash]

our wedding | s.j

summary: you and seth go to his teammates wedding but when he mentions your own you start to freak out

Seth was someone who always had to touch you somehow, whether that was the small of your back or holding your hand, but when he's had a few too many beers it would worsen. His filter had also gone, words just spilled out of his mouth without thinking about it, more than usual. It's why one hand was on your thigh while his other arm was across the back of your chair, laughing at something his teammate said. Seth had no idea that your mind was currently spinning, his words on repeat.

'We should have this at our wedding'

He wasn't talking about his own wedding with some random girl. He was talking about yours. It didn't freak you out. It just wasn't something you expected Seth to say casually. Neither of you have discussed the future of your relationship, happy to just take it one step at a time.

"Is everything okay?" Seth asked, bringing you out of your inner though spiral. Everyone at the table were looking at you like they were waiting for an answer to a question someone asked you.

"Yeah, everything is great." You told him, hoping your smile didn't come across as forced. "I'm just going to grab us some water." You pressed a chaste kiss on his cheek before you got up to head to the bar.

Sebastian's wedding was beautiful, the reception hall was decorated enough that it wasn't over the top. There was an open bar which probably wasn't a good idea for a bunch of hockey players who were now on their summer break. Music flowed through the speakers as everyone danced on the dancefloor. The atmosphere was good, something you wanted at your own wedding. 'Damn Seth and his comment' you grumbled to yourself. You never had thoughts like this before but now they were creeping in thanks to your boyfriend.

"Is this because of what Seth said?" One of the girls asked, sliding next to you at the bar. You often sat near her on game day as she was the partner of one of Seth's teammates. "You know he meant it right? The guy is in love with you. All he talks about when they're on the road is how much he misses you."

You appreciated your friend was trying to make you feel better but the thoughts continued. The what ifs. You knew you had to have this conversation one day with Seth. The two of you have been dating for a couple of years now. You were just scared to, scared that it could ruin the dynamic, scared that you could lose the love of your life.

The spiraling thoughts followed you back to the hotel room and in bed as you laid next to Seth, facing him as he recounted the evening of fun he had with his teammates. You tried to make it look like you were focusing on every word that came out of his mouth but Seth noticed you were distracted. "Are you sure everything is okay?" He asked repeating the same question he asked earlier.

This was it. There was no hiding no matter how scared you were. You looked up at him, taking in every inch of your boyfriend. "Did you mean it? When you said 'our wedding' earlier." Your voice was quiet, barely above a whisper, but Seth heard you.

"Of course I meant it." Seth scoffed as if you said the most ridiculous thing. "I can't imagine my life without you. Whenever I think about my future you're always there by my side."

"I'm sorry." You shook your head, realizing how stupid you must have sounded.

"I'm the one who should be apologizing. I guess I just assumed we were on the same page even though we never spoke about it before." He said. "I'm sorry I sprung it on you in the middle of the reception and freaking you out."

"You didn't freak me out, Seth." You assured him. "It threw me a little that's all. We've never spoken about marriage and the future before."

"Well I want to marry you." Seth admitted, wrapping his arms around you and pulling you closer to him. "Not any time soon but eventually. And I want to get a house with a garden where we can grow old together."

"I want that too." You grinned, your previous worries melting away with the kiss you pressed against his lips.

Seth deepened the kiss as your arms snaked around his neck and his hands fell to your hips. "I love you so much." He mumbled against your lips.

"I love you too."

[everpresence]

I’m scared I’ve been in this community for years and haven’t manifested a thing, what if I’ll never understand how to manifest or how to apply the law or if the law is real.

i normally don't answer questions where people vent to me about their circumstances, but i can't bring myself to delete this because i was in your shoes before.

i was putting so much effort into applying the law, i was reading so many books on the law, so many reddit posts, youtube videos. it was rough. i felt completely alone because i didn't know a lot of people that i could talk to about the law, and reading other people's success stories only made me feel worse. i know where you are coming from, anon.

the law is always working. i know it does not sound true right now, but i'm so serious. if i wasn't, then i wouldn't be running this blog in the first place. the law is always working, but people tend to forget this one key: you only get who you are, not what you want.

when you focus on lack, when you focus on trying too hard, when you focus on your doubts and your fears and your "what-ifs" and "buts," which method works, which method doesn't, validation that the law is working, how will it come, etc., then you will only ever see those things be translated to your thoughts, emotions, reactions, events, etc.

so yes, you did manifest. you did use the law, and yes it may be unintentional and you didn't mean to, but this is exactly what happened. you used the law, and you focused on struggle, you focused on not having manifested, you focused on the 3D being your source of validation. your 3D is feedback -- it's literally telling you that your focus should NOT be on this.

and i'm not saying this to blame you, anon, i'm saying this because the truth of the matter is that you are NOT an exception to the law. you ARE the law. i know it is a double-edged sword, but you have the choice to lean towards the side where you realize that this is actually a good thing. you have the free will to believe that you can take advantage of this ability that you have always had in you your whole life and use it for good.

you are meant to learn this truth. i promise you that this is not an accident, none of what i am saying to you is an accident. the 3D is feedback of your 4D, and here i am, giving you the feedback that you need to hear right now.

so here's what i want you to do:

stop seeking external validation. stop looking at success stories, stop looking for advice, stop seeking external guidance, stop all of it. i feel like you already know everything that you need to know. and more importantly, stop looking out at the outer world and believing that it is the final outcome. it's not. if you find yourself seeking it, stop it and tell yourself "i trust me. i trust the god-in-me. i know everything that i need to know already, so i can trust now." and this is where my second point comes in.

it's time to start trusting yourself, and not just your human self -- trust your divine self too. trust your higher self, inner self, god-in-you, universe, infinite intelligence whatever the hell you want to name it. you are not just your conscious mind, you are so much more than that. seth talks about this in his books. you are so incredible. your human mind is only one aspect of who you really are, and that is so amazing. you are infinity and beyond.

you are on your own journey. comparison is the thief of joy. stop focusing on other people and what they're doing. again, stop reading those success stories. delete social media if you have to.

if you need a break from the law, PLEASE take a break from it. you were never meant to struggle. you were never meant to try so hard. take that break and take care of yourself. do what you have to do to feel better, to feel good. it will be so worth it.

be kind to yourself. give yourself compassion because i have a hunch that you might not have been so kind to yourself about your journey. don't be so hard on yourself, again, you are on your own journey. if you mess up, it's not the end of the world. it's not permanent. you can always pick yourself back up.

[onthewaytosomewhere]

are we queue-ing sunday sentences on a friday cuz will be driving and whatnot over the weekend - yes!! yes we are ...

so thursday i posted my full moon run werepire smutty fic just a bit of full moon fun - and at the time i wrote this was in def need of some luv cuz silly me forgot to fix the date on it when i posted - oops

so continuing the werepire fics i'm gonna give some words from the werepire firstprince adopt a shifter that's going up on halloween (or somewhere there abouts)

It’s probably not much of a leap for Alex to start thinking about what-ifs and maybes, but the way it sneaks up on him still catches him off guard. One moment, he’s sitting quietly at the shelter, watching Gabby boss the other kids around with her tiny hands on her hips, and the next, the idea is just ... there. Not a question so much as a possibility—one that settles into his mind like it’s been waiting to surface for a long time. He doesn’t bring it up right away, though. He knows himself well enough by now to give it time, let the thought steep until he’s figured out exactly what it means for him—and more importantly, for Henry. After a few of decades as a were, Alex has learned the value of patience. Slowing down and processing things is second nature now, even if he still looks like the same fresh-faced twenty-something from the day he was turned. He’s changed in other ways—more deliberate, less impulsive. This feels like one of those thoughts that needs space to breathe before it’s spoken aloud. And so he lets it sit, giving it the time it needs. But the idea grows roots the longer he spends around Gabby. He can’t help it. She’s fearless and sweet, a tiny whirlwind of energy and affection—and every time she clings to his leg or curls into his lap with that sleepy trust, something in him tugs a little tighter. A couple of weeks pass, and the idea begins to crystallize. It isn’t just a flight of fancy—it’s possible. Maybe they could do this. Maybe the family Henry talks about in those quiet, late-night conversations isn’t some far-off dream. Maybe it could start right here, with Gabby.

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[yuurivoice]

So...you're not allowed to dislike people's "what ifs" or headcannons if they bring them up directly to you...? Saying it in a Fandom space is one thing but they brought it directly to you meaning they wanted your opinion. Your opinion was negative. So what?

I have a theory. A game theory.

Anon may be someone who was also met with a less than ideal response before (valid or invalid, idk) and didn't like it. They see this, which again, was not even particularly rude or abrasive, and are like OH BROTHER HERE HE GOES AGAIN and decide to champion the cause of...whatever this is?

Idk how to explain that I was like this from day one, when I wasn't shit. And I'm still not shit in the grand scheme of things, but sure financial stability does afford me wiggle room to not suck off every interaction I'd rather not have.

Again, I think someone coming to ask me my personal opinion on a headcanon/au and having critical misunderstandings about the plot (the one that is readily available and has clearly been engaged with by first Anon) is something that would make most anyone bristle.

That's never been something I've loved indulging in, particularly if it's a "what if there was an entirely different circumstance" type question.

And sure, maybe I should plaster DONT ASK ME ABOUT YOUR HEADCANON on my forehead, but not all of them are half baked.

It was likely a "best leave this one unanswered" question, but the misinformation in the foundational part of the question stood out to me and got a response.

Anon can keep rattling off their diatribe, it won't make me less baffled that this particular instance was a rather tame one and this is what has them writing meandering paragraphs in my inbox. Idk man. I really don't.

For original Anon, your question super duper didn't call for all this mess, and I thought the response to your follow up was fairly tame and thoughtful given that I didn't really want to engage with the exercise. If you took it harshly, I apologize. You are not the first person to have mistaken Seth's age at the point of leaving for the city, I just found it particularly interesting to miss that detail but want to ask such a specific what if.

I genuinely didn't feel I was all that scathing in those two responses, and is why I think whoever this other person is is either a tourist or has a bone to pick.

Happy Sunday! 😂

[reijicoolness]

ALMOST REPOSTED MY WIP ON MY ART ACC WHEN ITS SUPPOSED TO B A SUPRISE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 i dant hide stuff for tjel ife of me...

ANYWAYS 4 more art i need to do......

ell / billienellish,

seth

zailyj

harvey

wnd then im free to draw wtv!!!

[snugglebug-mj]

Bound by Fate

Paul Lahote fanfiction

paul lahote x oc

Chapter 1

(I don't own twilight or it's characters)

Laughter filled Harry and Sues living room as Liz and Leah fought Bowser as Seth cheered from behind them. Seth was having a hard time with the level so he had asked his sister and Liz for help to beat it.

"Go Lizzie! Go Lee (Leah)! Kick his shell!!" Seth cheered

(Drawing is mine got the base off Pinterest, Seth in the back Leah on the left Liz on the right)

The three teens cheered as Bowser was defeated, harry Clearwater walked into the living room with a smile. "Alrighty pups it's time for Liz to go home, Charlie should have already picked up Isabella." Harry's voice filled the living room. Liz rolled her eyes and chuckled as she looked at Harry.

"Aw I can't stay just a little longer?" Liz asked making puppy eyes at Harry.

Harry chuckled before patting Liz's head "I would normally say yes but I think you should be there when your dad and sister gets home. Plus it might help them both relax." Harry replied Liz nodded

"When did you get so old and wise?" Liz asked with a teasing smile

"What was that I didn't quite hear you?" Harry asked putting a hand to his ear and leaned down a bit making Leah, Seth and Liz laugh.

Liz hugged everyone goodbye before quickly making her way out to her bike.

The ten minute ride home was calm and relaxing, when Liz got home she noticed her father wasn't home yet so she simply parked her bike and walked inside.

Liz walked into her room and laid down on her bed with a relaxing sigh leaving her lips.

Today was the day her sister was coming home.

Liz was excited but also worried, she had so many what ifs running through her head but she wanted to stay positive for her father.

The sound of Charlies police cruiser coming to a stop on the gravel driveway caught Liz's attention.

Liz quickly got up and ran down the stairs to meet her father and sister at the door.

Liz opened the door reviling Isabella and Charlie pulling Isabellas stuff out of Charlies cruiser.

"Dad, Isabella Welcome home" Liz said as she walked over to her father to help grab some of Bella's stuff.

"I go by Bella now. But it's good to see you Elizabeth" Isabella said as she looked at her older sister for the first time. It had been years since they last saw each other, Elizabeth had grown into a pretty young woman standing around 5'8, with short but pretty brown hair and pretty brown and blue eyes behind round glasses.

Liz smiled down at her sister "alrighty Bella it's good to see you too and just call me Liz or Lizzy. When I hear Elizabeth I expect to be in trouble" Liz said getting a good look at her little but grown up sister. Bella looked almost looked exactly like Liz but with longer hair and pretty brown eyes.

"Welcome home Bella come I'll show you your room" Liz said as she walked into the house carrying some of Bella's stuff.

Charlie smiled slightly watching his oldest daughter welcome her sister with warmth hopefully it would help Bella settle in.

After a few hours of Liz helping bella settling in and unpacking, Liz quickly left Bella's room making Bella look out the window to see two gentlemen talking to Charlie. Liz excitedly walked out and hugged the man in the wheelchair before putting the younger boy behind him in a headlock. Bella saw how happy they seemed before noticing Liz looking at her.

Liz smiled and waved for her to come down.

"Bella you remember Billy Black?" Charlie asked bella nodded as she looked down at the man "yeah, your looking good" Bella said with a nervous smile. Billy smiled "well I'm still dancing" Billy replied with a gentle smile. "I'm glad you're finally here, Charlie and Liz here haven't shut up since you said you where coming" Billy said teasing Charlie and Liz. "Alright keep exaggerating I'll roll you into the mud" Charlie said turning around Liz just smiled and shook her head.

Billy turned his wheel chair around "I'ma turn around and ram you in the ankles" Billy said rolling towards Charlie making him laugh and quickly move away from the incoming wheel chair. "Bring it!" Charlie said putting his arms up in a joking manner.

Liz, Bella and Jacob chuckled. Jacob looked at Bella "hi I'm Jacob, we used to make mud pies when we were little" Jacob said as he rubbed his neck.

"Oh yeah I remember" Bella replied before looking at Billy rolling after Charlie.

"Are they always like these" Bella asked Liz nodded and said "yep!" Jacob chuckled "it gets worse with old age" Jacob said as Charlie and Billy came back over to the trio.

Charlie put his hand on the truck "so what do you think?" Charlie asked trying to hide his excitement. Liz smiled at her father Bella simply looked at the truck not impressed. "What?" Bella asked "your home coming present" Charlie asked bella looked at Charlie shocked "This?!" Bella asked looking excited about the truck.

"Just bought it off Billy here," Charlie said proudly.

"Yep!" Billy said smiling

"I rebuilt the engine" Jacob said proudly

Liz smiled as she watched Bella walk around and examine the truck. Liz gently elbowed Jacob making him look at her "nicely done Jay" Liz whispered Jacob smiled"thanks I'm happy she likes it" Jacob replied before getting in the truck with Bella to show her about the truck.

Liz smiled at Jacobs she knew he was working hard on the truck. She had given Jacob some money for the engine, Jacob tried to give it back but Liz wouldn't take it.

Liz noticed Bella looked disappointed after Jacob said that he went to another school.

"That sucks it would've been nice to know someone other than my older sister" Bella said with a huff

"Oi!" Liz said acting offended placing a hand over her heart.

School tomorrow was going to be fun.

[afterdarkprincess]

A Moment Backstage

Relationship: Sami/Jey Rating: Gen Summary: Sami and Jey share an interaction backstage before the Tag Title Rematch (set during Nov 13th 2023 Monday Night Raw) -- Did I have several other things to write? yes but this just would not leave me alone, so here we are.

tags for @feelschicken, @imabillyami @southerngirl41 @elementaldoughnut12 @harmshake and @jeysbvck (if anyone else would like to be tagged or I forgot someone let me know!)

AO3 Link

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Jey paces backstage, headphones over his ears blasting music as he pumps himself up for the tag match. What ifs and worries plague his mind and he’s restless about not just the tag team rematch tonight but the Wargames match ahead of them.

Finn and Damien had been trying to eg them on earlier, Sami was right about that, but all the things they said had been true, especially about him. Jey has betrayed every single one of his current team members in the name of his cousin and his family.

He’s been plagued by this issue ever since his return and debut on Monday Night Raw, the mistakes of his past refusing to leave him be. All the things he’d never really wanted to do that Roman had made him do anyway.

His mind flashes to Elimination Chamber, the clip they’d showed last week of him with a chair in hand, tears dripping from his eyes and falling onto the mat as Roman screamed at him. In the end he couldn’t do it, couldn’t take the chair to Sami in the same way he’d done to KO. But he wasn’t brave enough to put the chair in Roman’s back either. A failure on both accounts.

Sami had waved it off, said it was all in the past now, but sometimes when Jey looks at him all he sees are those moments. Flowers strewn across the ring from the tattered lei, red like blood against the canvas as Sami turns to him with tears in his eyes. Watching his brothers attack Sami as if the last year never happened.

Jey wipes a hand over his eyes as if that will wash the painful memories away, thinks about retrieving his water bottle from wherever he’s left it this time, trying to get back out of his head. Sami appears in the locker room before him, the soft smile on his face a hard contrast to the anguish in his memories.

“Hey, my dawg!” Sami says cheerfully, “Just wanted to-oh!”

Jey cuts him off by pulling him in for a tight hug and not letting go. The waves of emotion that had swelled since the top of the show threatening to overtake him as he clutched Sami to him.

“M’sorry, Uce. I’m sorry-“ Jey mumbles into the crook of Sami’s shoulder, keeping his face hidden for what it might show. “Never wanted t’hurt you.”

Sami’s arms wrap around to hold Jey just as tightly, and the ginger laughs nervously. “Hey, hey now- s’okay Jey. What’s this about?” His hands press against Jey’s shoulders to make some space between them but they stay there as to not let him get away.

Jey sniffles and rubs a hand on his face, trying to be discreet as he wipes the tears away. “I dunno, Uce, just thinkin’” He shakes his head. “‘Bout what those guys was sayin’ earlier. I did a lot of messed up shit, and like Cody n’ I talked it out right? And the stuff wit’ Seth is whatever, don’ really care what that guy thinks…”

“They were trying to mess with us, Jey. Don’t let them get in your head.” Sami’s face is soft, and the understanding look in his eyes is doing nothing to assuage Jey’s guilt.

“Sami, I messed up wit’ you. Big time.” Jey struggles to find words. “I was- nah you was the best thing that ever happened to me, Uce. Me n’ Jimmy was champs but being Roman’s pawn was eatin’ at me and I wasn’t good. M’not gonna apologize again for how I was actin’ before Wargames cause I know you ain’t gonna hear it, we past that. But Elimination Chamber? And all those months before Wrestlemania?” Jey hung his head in shame.

One of Sami’s hands moves to the nape of Jey’s neck and it’s all he can do not to lean into the warm touch. “Jey, I don’t blame you for that. You were in a tough spot, you were protecting Jimmy, I understand.”

He doesn’t and it hurts. “You don’ know, Sami. How hard that was. Seein’ you with KO, and feelin’ like I should hate you but I couldn’t cause you was right. And that night that I came back? I wanted to pick you so bad, Uce. I just- I couldn’t.” Jey lifts his head again to meet Sami’s eyes. “I just- I’m sorry.”

Sami’s face is unreadable, and he takes a moment to respond.

“I forgive you,” He finally responds. “I forgive you and I’m sorry too. I didn’t make that easy, I mean everybody told me I should leave you alone and I just couldn’t.” Sami bites his lip.

Jey feels the weight he’s been carrying for all these months fall off his shoulders. “You never gave up on me.”

Sami pulls Jey back into his arms and claps him on the back. “Never, my dawg.”

Jey stares as Sami releases him, the swirl of emotions in his head clouding his judgement as his gaze falls from Sami’s eyes to the flushed pink of his chapped lips. And for a moment he lets himself think about how good those lips would feel against his own.

He shakes the thought away, unwilling to jeopardize the progress he’s made tonight. “Me n’ Cody gonna kick Judgement Days asses but… I’d feel better knowin’ you’d have my back.”

“Even though I can’t be out there tonight, I always got your back, Jey.”

For a second Jey thought he caught Sami’s eyes dropping to his lips and his heart leapt but that same second Cody appears in the doorway.

“Ey Uce, it’s go time.”

Sami coughs and takes a step back. “I uh- I gotta head out,” He touches Jey’s chest playfully. “You’re gonna do great.”

The action, one both of them had done countless times, is charged with energy.

“See you after?” He keeps his voice neutral as he steps backwards toward Cody.

Sami nods, “We’ll celebrate with waffles!”

Jey walks out the door and follows Cody down the corridor towards gorilla.

“You ready for this?”

Jey nods, and for the first time all evening, he believes it.

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Thank you for reading! :) I'm gonna work on my other WIPs now and not start new ones (she said, like a liar)

[dve]

hey if u find urself dissatisfied with the way tlt handles aspects of imperialism or if nona is your favorite book out of the three or you're a big blood of eden fan (+many other 'ifs') you should consider reading the traitor baru cormorant by seth dickinson. i think in many ways that series is better + beyond the locked tomb tbh + if u dm me i can send u an epub

[shadesoftheshield]

Seth wins both world titles and he tells Roman GUESS WHO GOT THE TWO TITLES IN A QUARTER OF THE TIME THAT IT TOOK YOU LOSEEEEEEEERRRR and then immediately loses both

[robd-if]

This isn't even about Seth I don't want you to feel bad or pressured or anything AT ALL

BUT

Bruh saying a character is jealous and possessive just makes me want them more. It's the toxic trait of mine for IFs. I hate that irl but in an IF.... it's my Achilles heel 😭

Honestly same 🤣 I've been on a little villain hit for a while, I don't even wanna fix them, I wanna be evil together. I say "for a while", realizing my first fictional crush was Arthas in frozen throne 🤭💕and Sephiroth👀#early2000s

[krishu213]

Tablet of Isis-1year anniversary

I am so happy that this book was released on leagues giving the perfect egypt vibes .i had been waiting for it so long and when it came I was really in love with this book.From plots to perfect background setting to beautiful handsome li's and our lovely Ife..

[memory-mortis]

MORT MY MOOT MOOT

Do you ever think about what if’s like what if Seth was successful the night he assaulted horus.

girl (gender neutral) my life is nothing but what ifs!!! although i think seth is prettier as a bottom i do wonder what it would be like if seth assaulted him and then realized horus was enjoying it way too much

i just locked eyes with a pigeon on the opposite rooftop