#Jack B King Library

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Ink demon alphabet NSFW?👀👉👈

my time has cum i mean come

writing this in a public library kdsjg

warnings: teratophilia, size kink, voice kink, biting, slight degradation, basically everything n/sfw

A = Aftercare(what they’re like after sex)

absolute. cuddle. monster. bendy is already a cuddler as it is and after making you his, he’s gonna keep you safely wrapped up in his arms and clean you with his tongue.

B = Body part(their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

bendy’s favorite body part of his own are his hands. they’re huge and are used for tearing his enemies to shreds.

his favorite body part on yours are your hands as well. they’re so small and soft compared to his, and you use them to pet and cup his face so you can give him kisses.

C = Cum(anything to do with cum, basically)

the ink demon’s cum is thick and inky i mean what did you expect. it comes out in thick ropes and doesn’t stop until he allows it to.

D = Dirty secret(pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

he fricking, loves getting you all hot and bothered just by his voice alone. he could be absolutely nowhere in the proximity you’re in, creeping in the shadows, and yet his deep voice can be heard echoing in your ears, telling you how much of a slut you are for him, asks you to tell him how much you love him and what his voice does to you

E = Experience(how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

the ink demon has absolutely no experience in the field of intimacy. he’s been confined all his life in the ruthless cycle of misery, and of course no one wanted to give him any love, let alone attempt to do it with him. he’s used to no physical contact whatsoever so you’re the first.

F = Favorite position(this goes without saying)

too scared to put a visual reference bc i dont want this post taken down dnfgbsr

bendy will hold you like you’re a fleshlight ok, you’re so smol compared to him he can just hold you with one or both hands and just go at it (if you’re ok with that ofc djsglgdkf)

G = Goofy(are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

bendy has absolutely no idea how to be goofy in any way. though he’s not really serious during the moment either he’s just... extremely feral

H = Hair(how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

he has no hair 💀

I = Intimacy(how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

the ink demon isn’t exactly “romantic” per se, he just... displays his love for you intensely while he’s fucking you like it’s your last night in this world

J = Jack off(masturbation headcanon)

why would he bother doing it on his own when he could fill you like the soft donut you are instead

K = Kink(one or more of their kinks)

praise kink (receiving) voice kink (giving) objectification (giving) biting/marking (giving, receiving)

L = Location(favorite places to do the do)

literally anywhere, he could not care less. the floor, a random bed, the wall, an elevator, a staircase, he does not care where he has his way with you

M = Motivation(what turns them on, gets them going)

bendy kind of chooses when he gets turned on. usually what gets him riled up is when you’re being especially cute or touchy with him, or basically whenever you show him a large amount of physical affection

N = No(something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

bendy wouldn’t do anything that put you into harms way. you are precious to him and he’d never purposefully hurt you. 

O = Oral(preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

oh zamn. this man is the king of oral dfjkskgdf

his tongue is like a foot long and thick and very, very bendy (heh see what i did there kjsdhfs) he can reach all your sweet spots

when it comes to you reciprocating, he just hopes he won’t rip your mouth in half, but if you can miraculously manage, he’s gonna be a drooling mess of growls

P = Pace(are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

depending on the situation and how you’re both feeling, bendy can go both very rough and slow and intense. when he goes faster it’s usually when he’s in a rut, though normally his thrusts are pretty slow but aggressive

Q = Quickie(their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

any time he can have you, he’ll have you, it doesn’t matter to him whether it’s quick or long and drawn out.

R = Risk(are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

define risk

S = Stamina(how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

the AUDACITY to ask this question dkldgfdnsf

bendy will go for as many rounds as your body can handle, ‘nough said

T = Toys(do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

bendy has no concept of toys whatsoever, good luck introducing and explaining them to him

U = Unfair(how much they like to tease)

bendy doesn’t tease much at all. he believes in fairness amongst both of you and he wouldn’t want to be teased in return so he wouldn’t do it to you

V = Volume(how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

the ink demon can be rather loud when he’s fucking you. he makes a lot of growls and snarls if he’s going faster and rougher, though when he goes slower (for your sake) it’s a lot of low grumbles and purrs

W = Wild card(a random headcanon for the character)

despite the ink demon’s relatively controlled sex drive, he does go into ruts (no logical explanation as to why, yet again, does any of this truly make sense)

X = X-ray(let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

non existent clothes ahem

the ink demon’s cock can shapeshift. it has a limit, of course, but he can mutate and transform it however he pleases (or whatever will please you kjsdhf) usually it takes the form of a tentacle or long appendage with a round tip. its got veins running along the sides too kjdsfjvn

Y = Yearning(how high is their sex drive?)

not very high, surprisingly. he can control when he’s in the mood and usually decides when he wants to make love with you (unless he’s in a rut but more on that later mkdfdg)

Z = Zzz(how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

the ink demon doesn’t need sleep, however with the sheer amount of intensity in your love making sessions you’re sure to pass out pretty quickly, and he’ll nuzzle and purr to you to help you fall asleep in his arms.

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Fem!Aemond Targaryen NSFT Alphabet

Listen. I'm in a Jaenna (fem!Aemond) mood so! Y'all are getting what I think she'd be like. And yes I am using a gif of Aemond because I genuinely don't think Jaenna would look much different

A= Aftercare (what they’re like after the act)

At first, she's not great imho. Like. Jaenna is slightly better than her male counterpart but not by much? She'll make sure her partner has water and is feeling okay, but that's about it. As time goes on, she does get much better about it

B= Body part (favorite body part their own or their lovers)

C= Cum (anything that has to do with it)

Her hands. She knows her hands drive women wild, especially since she's super dexterous with her fingers from years of knife twirling

I'm gonna say it. Jaenna is a tits girl. Tits and legs

This sorta ties in with dirty secret, but Jaenna wants to see if she can make her partner squirt. Aegon mentioned it in passing once, and initially Jaenna was weirded the fuck out and thought it gross but. Well. Once she's more comfortable with her sexuality, yeah. She wants to see if she can make her partner squirt

D= Dirty secret (Pretty self explanatory)

Jaenna hates the idea of being pregnant but is obsessed with the idea of her partner being pregnant

E= Experience (do they know what they’re doing)

Oh God no! Between her sense of duty and religious guilt pushed onto her by Alicent, she's never tried anything with anyone. That and she's never really deemed anyone worthy of her time and attention

F= Favorite position

Mmmhhhmmm. I think she likes to have her partner in her lap, especially if they're prone to trying to hide their face in the crook of her neck. Also. She doesn't necessarily like to fuck her partner from behind, but she does like to eat them out that way

G= Goofy (how serious are they)

Very serious. Early on she will leave because she feels she's being laughed at if her partner giggles. Eventually, as she becomes more confident, she'll calm down about that. She won't be goofy herself, but she'll lean into any playfulness in a serious way

H= Hair (grooming habits)

Very meticulously groomed BUT she's not anti-bush. She keeps it under control

I= Intimacy (in the moment romantic or rough/dirty)

It depends? I think more romantic than most think but still pretty damn filthy, you know?

J= Jack off (do they masturbate and how often)

Oh. The Faith Guilt is strong with this one. So. Before she gets a partner, she did like... once, and felt insanely guilty after

K= Kink (kinks what they like possibly unusual)

L= Location (where they like to get it on)

Okay so!

Brat tamer

D/s dynamics with her usual as the Dom. She likes "my Prince/King" the best

Bondage. She loves tying her partner up

Ownership. Jaenna is very possessive but, obviously, can't show that as much as she'd like to

As a subset of ownership, collaring. Just sayin'

Mostly in her/her partner's chambers or in the library. Occasionally the garden but that's got to be the middle of the night.

M= Motivation (things that makes them tick/turn ons)

N= No (turnoffs or absolutely won’t do)

Getting into a good debate with her partner, someone showing preference for her over her siblings, someone being protective of her (but not in a "you can't protect yourself" way that's an instant turn off). Poor girl is so starved for affection that any sign you think she's worth something more than politics or having a child? She'll be yours instantly

Water sports and scat are obvious "no"s. Anything that requires her to be the one sexually stimulated unless she's in a very specific mood. No Mommy dom action. Also, talks of her having a kid

O= Oral (receiving or giving and how skillful they are)

GIVING. Listen. I am firmly in the camp that Jaenna not only is a lesbian but also she's a stone butch (meaning she doesn't want to be touched during sex/has very specific ways she wants to be touched if she does). So she does not like receiving. She gets much much much more out of giving

P= Pace (how fast they are and how long they last in bed)

Oh, Jaenna takes her time. She's much more about her partner's pleasure so she goes as long as they need her to

Q= Quickie (do they prefer fast and hard)

No. Jaenna does them, but she much prefers taking her time

R= Risk (do they like to try new things)

Yeah, if her partner brings it up she'll probably be willing to try it?

S= Stamina (how many times they can go and how long each round lasts)

Oh, a while, and multiple times. Obviously not every time is going to be an all night thing, but she has done several long sessions in one night with short naps in between

T= Toys (are they game for using sex toys on themselves or lovers)

Yes. Not on herself but on her partner. She has to be the one using them on her partner, though. Her partner can't use it on themselves because that taps into an insecurity

U= Unfair (how do they tease or do they enjoy suspense themselves)

Oh, once she's confident in herself? She's such a goddamn tease it's not even funny

V= Volume (are they loud, what sounds, and do they talk)

She tends to stay quiet, opting for moans and quieter noises. That being said, if she picks up her partner likes dirty talk? Oh, she's more than happy to indulge

W= Wild card (random sincannon of any sort)

Honestly would probably bust instantly if someone called her "husband"

X= X-ray (what’s down below in dem pants)

I think she's probably got a decent sized clit but it's very shy sdsdsdsdsd Sorry, not sorry

Y= Yearning (sexdrive level)

Before she realized she was a lesbian? No. Nope. But. Once she's accepted her sexuality? Through the goddamn roof.

Z= Zzzz (do they sleep after if so how quickly after)

Depends? I think she doesn’t fall asleep right away, but she does become very relaxed and at ease. If she wants to, it wouldn't take her long

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SFW ALPHABET: Tenth Doctor

Pairing: Tenth Doctor x Timelord!Fem!OC (Vera)

Warnings: One mention of genocide, mentions of mental break downs but that's it!

Summary: A safe-for-work alphabet for your two favourite timelords

Word Count: 1.7K

A - Affection (How affectionate are they?)

Extremely affectionate, whether it’s cheek kisses or forehead kisses or just touching you in some way, the Doctor never wants to let go of her. It does get in the way sometimes, but he does let go if absolutely necessary, reluctantly, of course.

B - Best Friend (What would they be like as a best friend?)

They were best friends first, having met on Gallifrey. Completely inseparable they were called by everyone, little troublemakers. He was always popping around to say hi and they had enough inside jokes to fill the Tardis’ library.

C - Comfort (Are they good at comforting you when you’re down?)

Whenever Vera is feeling down she struggles to open up, but the Doctor will always be patient, waiting for her to be comfortable with telling him what's wrong, stepping away if she asks and hugging her if that’s what she wants.

D - Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

A life like the Doctor’s is an odd one. They wouldn’t really call it settling down but the life they have in the Tardis is all they need, and the adventures will never end. Cooking and cleaning on the other hand? It takes the Doctor a while to get used to it, but when he buckles down, he’s got the domestic life down pretty well.

E - Ending (If it had to end, how would they take it?)

They’re the last two Timelords, so ending it would be the last thing he would want to do but even the thought of it kills him. He couldn’t be the last one again, having gone too long thinking he was.

F - Fiancee (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

The Doctor is 100% committed to Vera, and no one else. They are forced to get married, shortly before they reveal how they feel but before that he wouldn’t have thought about getting remarried after his life on Gallifrey. Afterward though, he couldn’t imagine loving anyone else, feeling slightly annoyed about how he couldn’t decipher his love for her before.

G - Gentle (How gentle are they?)

Though he can get dark and broody at certain times, he is gentle most of the time, especially around Vera. His touches could not be softer, and he is always scared of going too far and hurting her, though she always told him he was too gentle to ever hurt her.

H - Hugs (Do they like to hug and cuddle you? How often?)

He is the king of hugs. Whether it's a head tucked in her shoulder when he’s feeling down or an arm around her waist when she’s talking to another guy, he always has to hug her in some way. Hugs in the mornings, hugs at night, hugs after a horrible day, when people are lost and everything got a little too close to death. Whatever the situation, each hug was like heaven.

I - I Love You (Who said it first? What was the situation?)

Vera outed herself in anger, telling him that she loved her, but once they were together he never stopped saying it. When they were in a pickle and she thought of a way to get out, he’d be shouting ‘I love you! You’re brilliant!’ and she believed every word.

J - Jealousy (Do they get jealous easily?)

The Doctor gets jealous way too easily. After Vera and Jack meet, he can’t keep away from her, scolding Jack for just saying hello, as usual. When they go to a new planet and Vera gets asked out by a market stall owner, he can’t help but wrap an arm around her waist and decline for her. Vera always laughs at him and leaves a chaste kiss on his jaw, watching as he grumbles, pulling them both away.

K - Kisses (Are they a good kisser? What are their kisses like?)

His kisses are like heaven, having a lot of practice being over 900 years old. The Doctor is very full body, kisses often accompanied by a bear hug, or sometimes his hands are glued to her cheeks. Sometimes it's quick, sudden and over too soon if she's been brilliant again and he just has to show her how much he loves her but with so little time.

L - Little Ones (What are they like around children? Do they want some of their own?)

Losing his own children had made a hole in his heart unlike anything else, but when he saw little kids running around a random planet they'd visited his heart warmed at the sight. He would love to have some again, which was possible with Vera as a Timelord, but just not with the life they led. Maybe at some point, but so long as they continued their adventures, it probably wasn't going to happen.

M - Mornings (What are mornings like with them?)

He is always awake first, Vera waking up later and walking into the Tardis kitchen to see him cooking up some food. Sometimes he would wait for her to wake up, huddling into her as he watched him rest. Whatever the situation, they would always give themselves time to wake up before dragging themselves off to a new adventure for the day.

N - Nights (What are nights like with them?)

He's never been one for sleeping, but does manage to sleep around Vera. Since time isn't a thing inside the Tardis, they tend to sleep whenever either of them is tired, which isn't often, though the time before that which could be counted as night is spend cuddled up in bed, pillow talking about new places to see and old memories.

O - Open (Are they open with you? Did it take long for them to become open with you?)

Vera knew most of what had happened, but had wondered for centuries when they weren't together what happened to him. Once they found each other again, it didn't take him long to tell her, trusting her completely being the only Time Lord left and his childhood best friend. He told her everything, and still does. She is the only person in the known universe that knows his deepest troubles.

P - PDA (Do they like to show you off in public? Are they into public displays of affection?)

The most affectionate, especially in public. Whether it's holding hands or giving her a little kiss on the cheek, the Doctor is completely and utterly in love with Vera, and loves to show it. She wasn't really used to it, after being alone for so long, but her own love for the Doctor meant that she was open to anything, especially if it was constant cuddles and kissing.

Q - Quizzes (Do they remember the little details about you?)

The smallest things. Her favourite poem, memorised. Her favourite planet, the coordinates always written down on a post-it on the console. The place of their first date always on his mind and if someone asked him what her favourite flower was he could answer in a millisecond.

R - Remember (What’s their favourite moment of the relationship?)

He once took her to a small planet, geography similar to Gallifrey which he was hesitant on, but the look on Vera's face when she stepped out the Tardis made all those nerves go away. They had sat on the red grass and just relaxed. No fighting, no end of the world, just those two. Which would normally bore him to death, but it was nice to relax, to feel at home.

S - Security (Do they feel safe around you? Do you feel safe around them?)

The fact that he is able to sleep around her says enough. He always knew he was safe wherever he was, but with Vera present he always feels safer, somehow. He knows that sometimes there is danger, but he’s clever enough to know that they will both be safe eventually.

T - Trust (Do they trust you? How long did it take for them to trust you completely?)

He trusts her so much, with every little detail. She knows his name, of course, which says enough, but somehow he doesn't have a single worry about telling her anything, and it's the same with her. She trusts him with the world.

U - Understanding (How well can they read their partner?)

This Doctor can read her like a book, any second of the day. It helps that he’s always gazing over her details, with being in love with her, but it means he can alway notice the little changes. He knows when she’s angry with just a slightly taut jaw, or if her hands are fisted when she’s jealous.

V - Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

It’s always joked about how this regeneration has vanity issues, but with Vera not being able to stop calling him gorgeous, eventually they fade away. He does always try a little harder around her but she always notices and tells him he doesn’t need to, that he is perfect any second of his life.

W - Wild Card (A random headcanon.)

The Doctor always blasts music in the Tardis console room and makes Vera dance with him, when he’s in a good mood. She can’t help but enjoy it and join in, loving to see how happy he can be, especially when she knows how else he can get. His dance moves aren’t the best, but it just makes her love him more.

X - Xylophone (What’s their song?)

There are a lot of songs I know that scream this Doctor, but the one that I see in him mostly is Junk Of The Heart by The Kooks, when he’s happy. When he’s sad is a completely different question.

Y - Yearning (How do they cope when they are missing their partner?)

Vera doesn’t often leave, so he doesn’t have to feel this much, but occasionally when she does, she takes a little bit of the Doctor with her. He tends not to go out as much, wanting to save all the adventures for her to be there as well. Sometimes he’ll take Donna out just the two of them, but will always fill Vera in on everything when she gets back.

Z - Zeal (Would they go to great lengths for their partner?)

The Doctor would kill worlds for Vera. Or at least threaten it. He wouldn’t get very far before Vera would convince him not to commit genocide over her. He would definitely make a whole species scared of him though, even if the littlest thing happened to her. He lost her once, he wasn’t going to lose her again.

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Nicholas Britell (born October 17, 1980) is an American film and television composer. He has received numerous accolades including a Emmy Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He has received Academy Award nominations for Best Original Score for Barry Jenkins' Moonlight (2016) and If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), and Adam McKay's Don't Look Up (2021). He also scored McKay's The Big Short (2015), and Vice (2018). He is also known for scoring Battle of the Sexes (2017), Cruella (2021), and She Said (2022). The HBO original series Succession (2018–2023) marked Britell's entry into television. Britell scored all four seasons, earning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music in 2019. His score for the second and third season in Succession each earned Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series nominations in 2020 and 2022. His score for The Underground Railroad was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special in 2021. His works, as described by Soraya McDonald of Film Comment, "seem to organically straddle accessibility and sophistication in a way that goes beyond the typical programming of a big-city pops orchestra…That might have something to do with the fact that Britell has long had one foot in the world of hip-hop and another in the world of classical music."

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Reagan salutes. Courtesy: Reagan Library

Article: Biography of Ronald Reagan

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois on February 6, 1911. His father, Jack, was a failed businessman and alcoholic; his mother, Nelle, a charitable and religious woman. The family moved frequently before settling in Dixon, a small midwestern town which Reagan later idealized as "a place were life was wholesome…people trusted each other, and nobody locked his door at night."

As a teenager Reagan spent summers working as a lifeguard at the local beach on the Rock River, where in 7 years he saved 77 lives. Reagan clung to this image of himself as a hero throughout his life. The Rock River, said Reagan biographer Edmund Morris, was "the central symbol of his youth."

Reagan did not distinguish himself academically during his four years at Eureka College, but he was successful as both a football player and as an actor in school plays. He graduated in 1932, during the Depression. After six weeks, the man who would become known as the "Great Communicator" was hired by an Iowa radio station as a sportscaster.

In 1937 Ronald Reagan went to Hollywood. Under contract to Warner Brothers, he was repeatedly cast as himself, or a very close facsimile. In his first role in Love Is on the Air he played a radio announcer. His roles called for him to be wholesome and Midwestern and often, a hero. After years as a "B" actor, Reagan gained recognition for his role as football hero George Gipp in Knute Rockne, All American and Drake McHugh in Kings Row.

One of his most successful roles was as Ronald Reagan himself. Reagan and Jane Wyman, married in 1940, starred in Hollywood's quest to cultivate an image of innocence. Soon after America entered the war, Reagan left Wyman and baby daughter Maureen (Michael was adopted in 1946) in Los Angeles to serve in the Army Air Force Motion Picture Unit in Culver City, 19 miles away. Here Captain Reagan starred in training and inspirational films filled with uplifting stories. Forty years later, he would lead America much the same way.

Reagan "returned" to Hollywood at war's end and became active in the Screen Actors Guild. He was SAG president for five consecutive terms, from 1947-1952, and again from 1959-1960. Reagan testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in 1946 during the ongoing Red Scare in Hollywood; though he was a "friendly" witness, he refused to name names. It was from his experience battling alleged Communist penetration of SAG that Reagan developed the anti-Communist beliefs which remained at the core of his convictions through his presidency.

After the war, Reagan’s movie career and marriage foundered. In 1949 Reagan and Wyman divorced. He remarried in 1952. Reagan and actress Nancy Davis had two children, Patti and Ron, and undoubtedly one of Hollywood's most successful marriages. As adults, Patti and Ron would reveal that their parents' devotion to each other was in stark contrast to their emotional remoteness from their children.

In 1952 Reagan became the host of General Electric's G.E. Theater. In his new role as company spokesman, on factory stops around the country, the registered Democrat was becoming a recognized conservative spokesman. In 1962 he officially changed his party and in 1964, gained national recognition, when he spoke on behalf of conservative republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater in a stunning national debut.

Reagan entered the California gubernatorial race in 1966. Asked during his campaign what kind of a governor he would be, Reagan joked, "I don't know; I've never played a governor." Promising to cut property taxes, reduce government waste, and curb student unrest on California's campuses, particularly Berkeley, Reagan was elected and reelected governor of California. During his second term, he succeeded in building consensus around his Welfare Reform Bill. The bill, approved by the California State Assembly, reduced California’s growing welfare roles and embodied "some of the key themes of Reagan’s conservative philosophy."

Some of Reagan’s actions as governor would seem surprising from the perspective of the conservative agenda of his presidency. Governor Reagan signed a permissive abortion bill. Although he viewed homosexuality as "an abomination" on religious grounds, he was reluctant to make pronouncements against individuals. Later, in 1978, he spoke out against California's Briggs proposition, which would prohibit homosexuals from classroom teaching. The proposition was defeated.

In 1980 Reagan was elected president on a platform that called for "a new consensus with all those across the land who share a community of values embodied in these words: family, work, neighborhood, peace and freedom." He promised to fight Communism, reduce the role of government in the economy, and restore the nation’s confidence in itself. As he rallied the nation behind his agenda, he borrowed a line from Knute Rockne and asked Americans to "win one for the Gipper."

On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate Reagan. The mentally ill Hinckley harbored an obsession for actress Jodie Foster and saw the assassination as a way to attract her attention. The nation was captivated by reports of Reagan's resilience. Near death (though the public didn't know it), with a bullet in his lung that had missed his heart by only an inch, he told Nancy, "Honey, I forgot to duck."

Reagan was known as the "Teflon president," his popularity impervious to his performance. But the Teflon did not always hold. During the 1982 recession, Reagan's optimism lost its appeal, particularly for the nine million Americans who were unemployed by November. His approval rating plummeted to 35 percent. Only a resurgent economy in 1983 restored Reagan's popularity. Likewise during the Iran-Contra Scandal, only 14 percent of Americans believed the president when he said he had not traded arms for hostages.

Reagan professed to hate nuclear weapons, yet he truly believed that America should be armed to the teeth for a war that must never be fought. At the height of the military build up the Pentagon was spending $34 billion per hour on armaments. He capped his defense program by announcing the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). The program was derided by many an opponent as "Star Wars," something out of Science fiction, but Reagan firmly believed a space defense system could shield America from the threat of nuclear annihilation.

Reagan's crusade against communism led him to support anti-communist insurgencies worldwide: Solidarity in Poland; the Muhajaddin in Afghanistan; the Contras in Nicaragua. This crusade also led to the invasion of Grenada, in 1983, and to the scandal which came to be known as Iran-Contra.

Iran-Contra ushered in the darkest period in the Reagan presidency. Beginning in 1985, the Reagan administration sold weapons to Iran in exchange for hostages in violation of the law and Reagan’s promise not to deal with terrorists repeatedly. Although Reagan claimed he had not traded arms for hostages held in Lebanon by order of Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini, the country did not believe him. The scandal deepened when it was found that funds from the sales were diverted to the Contras in Nicaragua in violation of the Boland Amendment. There was talk of impeachment. Investigators could never link Reagan directly to the diversion of funds, but his credibility was damaged, as the nation became aware of his distance from the workings of his own White House.

In the end, most Americans forgave Reagan for Iran-Contra, and his popularity once again soared in the wake of his Summit meetings with Mikhail Gorbachev. Reagan left office with record-low unemployment and a booming economy; the budget deficits, which engulfed government in his wake, were obscured by the optimism of the Reagan era. To date, his supporters credit his military build-up and personal determination with the end of Communism, sometimes at the expense of acknowledging the contribution of Gorbachev. Reagan himself called the end of the Cold War a "triumph of democracy."

The bloom in terms of public opinion has not yet left President Reagan's rose. After he revealed in 1994 that he'd been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, concerns mounted that the disease had actually taken hold in office; his ability to concentrate and grasp facts had been debated more than once. It didn't matter. Whether on the silver screen or the political stage, Reagan was durable, optimistic, American.

[toa-kirhan]

First time watching ToH S1E10 (Escape of the Palisman). Thoughts below:

Detailed thoughts:

Learning the Bat Queen’s backstory almost got me to tear up. A very touching, humanizing moment for one of the characters I least expected to have one.

The tragedy of the Bat Queen lies in what she is: a palisman. Although its never explained to us, it doesn’t need to be: a palisman is a pal to its creator first and foremost and a talisman second.

The fact that the Bat Queen was abandoned by her creator, as if she was just an object, a broken tool that needed to be replaced, is heartbreaking. The fact that the Bat Queen found the strength to seek and protect other like her who were abused and neglected like her is heartwarming, and ties into the show’s ongoing themes of identity and solidarity. As Luz says in E1, “us weirdos have to stick together,” which is exactly what the Bat Queen does.

After what she’s been through, its impossible to fault the Bat Queen for not wanting Owlbert to go back to what seems to be a neglectful home life living w/ someone whose actions led to him being physically harmed. The Bat Queen sees who she used to be in Owlbert, and wants to protect them.

While I found the Bat Queen’s willingness to protect Owlbert from the start to be admirable, I have to extend that same admiration to Luz. At any point, Luz could listened to her friends and went back to get Eda, but to Luz, the Bat Queen’s trials are more than just saving Owlbert. Luz needs to show Owlbert and the Batqueen, prove to them, that she cares about him. More than anything else, it’s a matter of trust.

Thinking over the B plot w/ King, I can see that the writers wanted to create a parallel between Luz and King’s actions this episode, since both end up using one of their friends for their own goals, who follow their lead out of a sense of trust, only for them to inadvertently break it later on and spend the rest of the episode trying to regain it, but I’m not entirely convinced.

Luz’s actions do end up being more nuanced than King’s considering that Luz’s motive wasn’t entirely self-centered (as she also wanted to make things up to Willow and Gus, who would be missing the game because of her) and because she go to to get permission from Eda (although whether she actually believed King’s word that Eda approved or just rationalized that she did is less clear).

Speaking of Eda, there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding her curse. Considering that Eda's vision/memory is now causing her to disassociate in public, while the elixir can only bring her back w/ an emotional prompt, I have a feeling that we’ll be getting another curse-focused episode next.

General thoughts:

Bonesborough: home to a well-funded public library and children’s Slayground, but also a giant dilapidated track over the town. 2/3′s not bad.

Owlbert is precious ;v;

Eda made Owlbert confirmed! Owlbert’s a Palisman, made from the branch of an ancient tree. I suppose this confirms that witches make their own personalized staves (which reinforces the idea that Eda’s always been into owls).

Eda doesn’t know anything about her curse but has had it for “longer than [Luz was] alive.”

We’ve got the name of a new location outside of Bonesborough: Glandus High.

Hooray for sport!

When does Luz get her own school uniform? Sure she gets some Hexside pride clothes immediately after I wrote that, but I’m talking robes!

Living dragon longship bus.

Willow’s parents work. That doesn’t tell me much, but that + the comment about the abomination track having more opportunities seems to indicate that Willow isn’t from an influential family like Amity.

Eda needs to get more elixir considering she’s already down to one bottle again. Nevermind, the elixir doesn’t do jack anymore.

Owlbert ;_;

The Bat Queen returns! I forgot to mention it before, but the Bat Queen reminds me of Countess Ruby from Scary Godmother.

Spider demon w/ udders. Hmm...

The demon hunters work for animal control now? No one is safe from the economic pressures of capitalism.

Gus is halfway there to becoming an escape artist!

The Bat Queen is a palisman? ;_;

The boo-boo buddy club grows!

Owlbert a horrible liar confirmed.

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NSFW Alphabet- L.Wolfe 

pairing: Leonard ‘Wolfman’ Wolfe x female!reader

A/N: cause i got an anon once asking about this man in bed and now i got carried away so here it is:)

masterlist || my library

A: Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

-Wolfman is the king of aftercare. He knows how important it is to take care of your body, and he takes his time to care for you afterwards. When your body is shaking in overstimulation, he’s pulling you in close, keeping you warm and whispering sweet things into your ear about how good you did. 

B: Body part (their favorite body part of theirs, and their partner’s)

-His favorite body part has to be his hands. He works with his hands all day, they control a lot of different things when he’s up in the sky. 

-His favorite body part of yours, has to be your tits. Leonard Wolfe is 100% a tits man. He loves to watch them bounce when you’re riding him, or when you’re walking in that cute little sundress he tells you not to wear out in public. 

C: Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

-He is 100% cumming inside you. He’s not one to cause a lot of mess and deal with cleaning up, so he’s cumming inside you, whether it's inside your cunt or inside your mouth is up for you to decide. 

D: Dirty (pretty self-explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

-It’s pretty well known what Cowboy Law is, but Wolfman loves to see you ride with his stetson on your head. He’s been riding horses for years, and knows how to break them in. He’s guiding your hips the whole time you’re on top, gripping you with a strength you know is leaving behind small fingershapped bruises. 

E: Experience (how experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing?)

-He’s not all that experienced, not compared to Iceman or Maverick. But he’s smart, and learns quickly. He also loves when you tell him exactly what you want him to do. 

F: Favorite position (this goes without saying)

-Cowgirl. Obviously. This man loves to see you take control and take what you want. He loves watching your face, and how your head falls back when you ride him. He also loves the way that white stetson of his sits on your pretty little head. 

G: Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? Are they humorous?)

-He’s a little goofy. The man’s catchphrase is “this gives me a hard on”. He has his moments where he can be goofy, whisking you away from the bar, making sure everyone knows what he’s going home to do. 

H: Hair (how well-groomed are they? Does the carpet match the drapes?)

-He’s not completely bare, but it’s also not a complete jungle. He trims it up, makes it look nice. 

I: Intimacy (how are they during the moment? The romantic aspect)

-He’s a hopeless romantic, he’s taking his time and making sure that you are okay. He cares more about your pleasure more than anything else. He loves taking you in missionary, so he can be as close to you as possible, feeling your hands rake up and down his body, pulling him as close as he can get. 

J: Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

-He’s in the navy. . . he spends months away from you at a time. . . of course he’s jacking off. He has a polaroid that he takes with him, and he’ll take it to the showers after hours, or places a sock on the door to tell Hollywood to fuck off. He thinks of you each time, jacking himself off in the same way that you do, squeezing himself just right, finding that right tempo. 

K: Kink (one or more of their kinks)

-So cannonly, he’s a cowboy, so cannonly, he’s got a rope kink. The first time he asked you if he could tie you up, he was a little scared, but seeing that glint in your eye. . . he knew he was making a good choice. 

L: Location (favorite places to do the do)

-Wolfman is a quiet man, and he like his privacy, so he’s favorite place to do have sex is in the comfort of his house. No matter where he is in the house; the bathroom, the kitchen, the bedroom, the living room, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that it’s private and you can be as loud as you want to be. 

M: Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going?)

-Seeing you in that goddamn stetson, or in anything of his. Waking up on sunday mornings, seeing you in one of his Navy t-shirts cooking breakfast, instant hard-on. Seeing you doing anything sort of domestic, makes him want to bend you over the nearest surface and fuck you. 

N: No (something they won’t do/turn-offs)

-It’s a no to anything that’s going to cause you pain, or hurt you. He’s all about your comfort and pleasure, and won’t do anything that will hurt you. 

O: Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill)

-He’s a giver, 110% a giver. He loves going down on you, and will do it literally unprovoked. You could be sitting on the couch reading a book, and he comes home from work and walks right to you, spreading your legs and asking if he can eat you out. And man is he fucking skilled with that tongue of his. 

P: Pace (are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual?)

-He likes to switch it up. When he’s in a mood he’ll go fast and rough, gripping your hips hard, and saying some of the nastiest shit you’ve ever heard in your life. Other times, he’s taking his time, long, fluid strokes, keeping eye contact with you as he’s hitting your g-spot over and over.  

Q: Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often)

-Quickies aren’t really a thing in Wolfman’s life, but he’s no stranger to them. Sometimes, he can’t control it, like seeing you in that floor length red dress with a thigh high slit at the Naval Ball. He’s whisking you away from Hollywood and Slider, and taking you to the nearest bathroom and bending you over the sink. Or early mornings before he has to go report on base. 

R: Risk (are they game to experiment? Do they take risks?)

-Riskiest thing was when you showed up on base one day, and he fucked you in the lockerroom. He knew that anyone could walk in at any moment, so he had to make it quick. Also fucking you in the dorms when he knows good and well you’re not supposed to be there. Trying to keep you quiet, and not letting his fellow aviators hear you. 

S: Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? How long do they last?)

-He can last a while, but not overly long. He’s usually making you cum twice before he does. But give him like 15-20 minutes and he’s back for another round. 

T: Toys (do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves?)

-He likes to occasionally use your vibrator on you. He doesn’t see toys as a bad thing, he sees them as an extra lil helper. He also likes watching the way you squirm when he uses it on you. 

U: Unfair (how much they like to tease)

-Um. . . this scene: 

-Yeah, he’s a tease and he fucking loves it. He loves to whisper dirty things in your ear and watch you squirm in your seat. Or when he ghosts his hand over your thighs. Or when he’s in between your legs pressing kisses to every place but the place that you need him the most. 

V: Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make)

-He’s not too vocal, just the occasional grunts and gasps that leave his mouth. He

W: Wild card (random headcanon for the character)

-Wolfman has a breeding kink and a housewife kink. When he comes home and sees you making dinner or doing laundry, all he can think of is knocking you up and making you his perfect little housewife. 

X: X-Ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

-Average size, not too big, but knows how to use it. 

Y: Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

-His yearning is higher when he comes home from deployment. He just wants to hold you and make up for lost time. But literally anything gets him going. 

Z: Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterward.)

-This man is a cuddler, and likes to cuddle after sex. It doesn’t take long for him to fall asleep, especially with you in his arms.

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God himself could not sink this ship

"I don't understand that reference," Cas says for the umpteenth time, and that is it.

"Fine," Dean growls as Sam stares at the both of them in alarm. He scrapes back his chair from the library table. "Movie night. Now."

"Now?" Cas asks, rising to his feet anyway.

"Yeah, so chop chop."

Pausing just outside the doorway into the hall, Dean spins on his heel, pointing his finger square in Cas's face. "This is all for you, got it? Don't mention it to anyone, or I'll kill you."

"Mention what?" Cas asks, exasperated.

"Nobody will find your body."

"Dean."

"Titanic," Dean mutters. "We're gonna watch goddamn Titanic so you know what I meant by the French girl thing."

"Titanic?" Sam calls from behind them, perking up.

"You're not invited, bitch."

"Hey!"

"Sam's not coming?" Cas asks as Dean takes off for his room, heedless of Sam's approaching gargantuan footsteps.

"Sam has an unhealthy thing for Celine Dion. Trust me, the smart thing is to eliminate all contact."

"She's a legitimate artist, Dean," Sam protests as he catches up. "She has five Grammys."

"That's four more than Led Zeppelin," Cas says like he didn't just betray everything Dean has ever loved.

Dean nearly trips over his own feet, glaring at the two of them. Sam, Dean can understand. They're brothers - Dean once stole Sam's prom date right from under his nose on prom night. Pulling their punches isn't really their thing.

But Cas - Dean thought he was done with the Top Ten Anime betrayals.

Dean forces out, "This is what I get - this is what I get for trying to help my best friend-"

Cas scowls.

Sam rolls his eyes. "You're just doing this so Cas will catch on when you compliment him instead of saying something nice like a normal boyfriend."

Slightly mollified, Cas adds, "You also threatened to murder me. I don't see how this is a favor."

"I don't watch Titanic for just anybody," Dean says shortly.

"Yeah, yeah, he won't watch it with me," Sam says amiably as he follows both of them into Dean's room.

"Why not?" Cas asks.

Dean presses the power button on his laptop a little too forcefully. "One, it's long as fuck. Three hours is too much sinking boat."

Cas's brow furrows. "But The Return of the King-"

"And B," Dean cuts him off loudly, "it's a chick flick." He nudges Cas's side pointedly. "C'mon, man, you know Hobbits always get a pass."

"Like Swayze?" Cas asks, resigned, as Sam sighs loudly.

"Exactly like Swayze."

"It's not a chick flick, Dean," Sam protests as he motions for Dean to get up from his desk so he can take his seat.

"It totally is." Dean sits down on his bed, automatically raising his arm so Cas can wedge himself in close. Dean learned the hard way if he doesn't make room, Cas will just cram himself against Dean's side anyway, leaving no room for Jesus. Or enough blood flow.

"It clearly appeals to all genders if it is one of the biggest box office successes of all time," Sam says, exasperated. He folds his arms across the back of Dean's desk chair, waiting for Dean to cue the movie.

"Men can like chick flicks too, Sammy," Dean says without looking up. He searches for the pirating website with one hand, hunt and pecking the keys.

"Just not you, right?" Sam asks, skepticism dripping off every word.

"Damn right."

"I think he's lying," Cas says in a low but carrying voice over Dean's head.

"Dean loves chick flicks."

"I hate you both."

Cas waits until the opening shot pans over the ocean to ask, "I know this about a famous maritime disaster, but there is a happy ending, correct? That is the most common trope of chick flicks, from what I understand."

Both Sam and Dean share a look.

"Watch the movie," Dean says gruffly.

Three hours later, Sam's crying silently as Cas watches, horrified, as Jack disappears beneath the Atlantic.

Dean smiles to himself. He'll never have to sit through Titanic ever again.

[simpurnatural]

NSFW Alphabet - King!George Edition

Should I make a King!George Masterlist?

King!George x Reader

Warning ⚠️: NSFW, Smut, Cussing, Dirty-Talk,

Any writing errors? Point them out! Love some helpful feedback! <3

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A = Aftercare (What they’re like after sex)

George is very sweet when it comes to aftercare. He’ll carry you to the bath and help wash whatever you couldn’t reach. He’d send servants to change the sheets in your shared bed so that you’ll be able to recover from an eventful night. George would constantly kiss your face and remind you of how good you are to him.

B = Body Part (Their favorite body part of theirs and also their partners)

George’s favorite body part of his would have to be his lips just because his voice has such an effect on you. A body part of your’s that he absolutely adores are your breasts not only since he loves fondling with them even if you aren’t having sex. 

C = Cum (Anything to do with cum, basically)

He loves cumming in you and enjoys when you both cum at the same time. 

D = Dirty Secret (Pretty self-explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

He’s always wanted to build a sex dungeon and wonders how you’d look all tied up.

E = Experience (How experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing?)

George was experienced when you first had sex but since then has gotten a whole lot better and always has some trick up his sleeve.

F = Favorite Position (This goes without saying)

Cowboy and Missionary because able to see your whole body.

G = Goofy (Are they more serious in the moment? Are they humorous? etc.)

George doesn’t joke around all that much during sex.

H = Hair (How well-groomed are they? Does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

He keeps them groomed no questions asked.

I = Intimacy (How are they during the moment? The romantic aspect.)

George is a one for teasing his partner but won’t end the moment without making sure you are satisfied. Sure there’s dirty talk but he does whisper words of encouragement.

“You’re doing so well for me...”

“Cum for me... That’s it,” 

J = Jack off (Masturbation Headcanon)

He doesn’t because you do such a better job, especially with your mouth.

K = Kink (One or more of their kinks)

Breeding kink and Bondage kink he’s sorta shy to tell you about. Ooh and the whole calling him “My King” thing!

L = Location (Favorite places to do the do)

In the King’s Quarters of course but you guys have done the deed in a carriage. Baby making central here we come toot toot!

M = Motivation (What turns them on, gets them going)

Your moans or watching your eyes roll to the back of your head.

“My King”

N = No (Something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

Since you both believe that sex is a very intimate act of love, he doesn’t want shit like threesomes and what not. 

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

He likes receiving since he enjoys watching you almost gag on his length but isn’t the best at giving.

P = Pace (Are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual? etc.)

Slow and sensual for sure, likes to savor the moment and watching you crumble underneath him.

Q = Quickie (Their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

George doesn’t like them because of the garments you both have to wear on daily basis. He fucked up the back of one of your corsets and you didn’t want to say anything at the time but you were PISSED.

R = Risk (Are they game to experiment? Do they take risks? etc.)

Uhh sex dungeon duh?

S = Stamina (How many rounds can they go for? How long do they last?)

One long ass round.

T = Toys (Do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves?)

No.

U = Unfair (How much they like to tease)

He teases a lot usually whispering nasty nothings in your ear and ends up making a whole waterfall in your underwear.

V = Volume (How loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

He isn’t loud (low moans and whispers of encouragement with a little dirty talk) but sure as hell likes that you are.

W = Wild Card (A random headcanon for the character)

You and George have fucked in the Royal Library once... ;)

X = X-ray (Let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

The lightly tinted abs and is packing a solid 8 inches (he’s thick as hell too).

Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?)

It’s high but he can control himself since he does have a kingdom to rule.

Z = Zzz (How quickly they fall asleep afterward)

Well he makes sure that you both have washed up but then cuddles with you afterwards.

[oc-character-development]

Spoiler free list of reactions I had watching Last Night in Soho:

Light switch switching off looking awesome? normal things looking cool? yeah, this definitely is an Edgar Wright film.

Thunderball!

It’s Phillippa Collins-Davidson from Endeavour series 2 episode 2, Nocturne (Anya Taylor-Joy). She’s grown up from Blythe Mount....no wait that episode takes place in 1966.

....Has my embarrassing preteen/ teenage crush on Matt Smith come back?

This dance scene is great!

...Why am I getting eleventh Doctor vibes from this scene? Come back for the 60th please!

Puppet on a string.... wait, thanks to Endeavour series 3, I know that came out in 1967 and this film is apparently set in 1965 because Thunderball... eh I’m not going to question it.

God this film soundtrack is awesome!

The mirror acting in this is brilliant!

The lighting, oh my god the lighting is so cool!

THE EDITING OF THIS FILM!!!!

I think I love this film!

I recognise that street...Why am I now expecting the Bentley to show up?!

This is tragic!

....I need a wee, but it’s too good to miss!

A lot of bad stuff happens in Soho.

Best horror film!!

Okay scrap just best horror film, this is the BEST FILM I’ve seen all year! and I’ve seen No Time To Die!

Spoiler reactions I had during the film:

‘For Diana’ -don’t make me sad! I forgot a legend was in this film! It’s her final role too!

God Jocasta is a b*tch. Don’t fake a suicide sob story! I dislike you so much!

Oh my god, James and Oliver Phelps!!!! Okay yes they played your favourite Harry Potter characters, but stop bloody grinning!!!

Aww the Phelps twins aren’t in there more, but still neat cameo, you’d barely know it’s both of them there, if you didn’t google which one was in it like I did!

Creepy old dude? Yeah...they’re making him out to be the villain but he’s not going to be the villain. It’s too obvious.

I like John, he believes Ellie, and he’s so nice he’s the kind of guy I want in my life!...he’s going to die isn’t he?

Where’s Finnick? O’Dair he his!

*whilst Ellie is in the library* Yeah... Diana Rigg is Sandy, isn’t she? She’s the only other character with a surname we know beyond Ellie and we don’t know her first name and it’s Diana Rigg, an absolute legend in her last film, she’s got to be important.

Yeah that creepy old guy isn’t Jack is he?

Oh my god, watch the car....wait THAT WAS FORESHADOWED IN THEIR FIRST INTERACTION! Edgar Wright, king of foreshadowing in films!

Nope he’s not Jack!

Oh sh*t!

I was right!

Yeah I’ve watched to much detective fiction....

No John!!!

Okay this is f*cking creepy!

No don’t kill Sandy! She needs to go to prison!

I mean those f*ckers deserved what they got but still.

Heck yeah!

Okay, that was a pretty awesome line, even from a dead arsehole.

Why are you sympathetic towards her, she’s a serial killer?!

Eh okay let her die, she’ll probably go to hell with her victims.

...what happened to Jocasta? she got almost stabbed, and is never seen again, presumably she quit fashion school? If so, good riddance!

Yes! They all got their happy endings! Technically.

[ladyblogger-margie]

James “Bucky” Barnes – NSFW Alphabet

***GN!Reader (Let me know if I slipped up anywhere)

A = Aftercare (What are they like after sex)

He frankly isn’t the most attentive after sex. He tells you the experience was great and gives you a kiss when you’ve both finished, but he leaves you to clean yourself up and wanders away to do his own thing and work out the remaining aderline by getting some water or washing his face. But he will have a smile on his face for the rest of the day just thinking of how your bodies came together so perfectly.

B = Body Part (Their favorite body part on themselves and on their partner)

He loves his thighs. They are strong and support his and your weight without shaking. He struts when he walks, and his thighs are front and center of that confidence display.

He loves your eyes. He feels like you are the only one who can truly see him, the real him, and those eyes just bore into him so knowing, so lovingly. He loves to watch you sleep and his heart grows so soft when he sees you lashes fluttering as you dream.

C = Cum (Anything to do with cum - I am a disgusting person)

He wants to come on your face whenever possible. He loves leaving a mess you clean up with you hand and push into your mouth. If he gets some in your hair in the process, he will not tell you and let it stay there until the next time you shower, the thought of that making him hard again instantly.

D = Dirty Secret (What do they secretly want)

He would love to have a threesome with you. The gender of the third doesn’t matter, just wants to find someone that’ll make you happy too. He wants to watch you fuck someone else and he wants you to watch him fuck someone too. A threesome is the top of his special request list, even though he’s worried it would offend you to know that. You’ll really have to develop that bond and sense of understanding before he’ll feel comfortable enough to know that you won’t be upset by his request. It’s absolutely not that you’re not enough for him, it’s just about escalating the experience for you both and creating a shared experience.

E = Experience (Do they know what they are doing?)

He’s not as experienced as you might think. He may be over 100 years old but his time as a brainwashed Hydra agent was not spent exploring his sexuality. His experience before the war was varied, but he still has a lot to learn, especially when it comes to all the new inventions in toys and roleplay that have occurred during his time out of practice. He is an eager student though and happy to explore uncharted territory and experiment with you.

F = Favorite Position (Self explanatory)

He loves to 69. He loves how your mouth feels around his cock as he draws an orgasm out of you. It also is inline with how much he loves to finish on and around your face.

G = Goofy (Are they serious during sex or goofy?)

He’s a pretty serious person. He can be a little flirtatious which sometimes comes across goofier than he means, especially when roleplaying. Most of the time though he is as dark and brooding as ever.

H = Hair (Are they well groomed?)

No, he is not a detailed groomer. He is clean, but he does not manscape and is all natural. He likes his partner however they’re comfortable, regardless of if that is completely hairless or full bush. But he does love himself some pubic hair to get absolutely lost in, but will never force a choice on his partnet. He expects his partner to respect his grooming choices equally.

I = Intimacy (How are they during the moment?)

Most of the time when you two are intimate it is primal and urgent leaving his emotional connections feeling a bit detached from your physical actions. He is all about the release for both of you and that’s his clear objective. He shows his emotional attachment to you in different ways. At first it caused you some insecurity, but as you got to know him better you understood that his compartmentalization actually created different ways for you two to connect rather than to keep you apart.

J = Jack Off (Do they masturbate?)

He jack’s off almost constantly since he returned from his brainwashed state. He loves mutual masturbation as well. He sometimes uses his metal arm for a unique, almost out of body experience when it comes to self-pleasure. Though he’d always pick time with you over going solo.

K = Kink (One or more of their kinks)

He is very into spitting. He always spits in his hand before he jacks himself off and if you’re masturbating together, he’ll insist you spit in his hand for him. He loves to spit in your mouth and if you’re riding him, he begs you to spit in his mouth. It’s filthy and he loves it.

L = Location (Favorite place to do it)

He loves to fuck you in public. You’ll find a secluded path just off the trail and drop your pants to your ankles as he pushes you against a tree. He’ll cover your mouth with his hand and expect you to drool and pant into it as he thrusts into you hard and messy. He’ll be hard the rest of your walk as he knows his cum drips out of you as you continue forward.

M = Motivation (What turns them on or gets them going?)

It doesn’t take much to get him going to be honest. He’s always ready whenever you are. He especially likes when you slyly reference a previous encounter in a vague way in front of other people, faking innocence to your inside double entendre.  

N = No (Something they will not do. Turn offs.)

He does not want to engage in anything related to a piss!kink. It is just one of those things he can’t understand why people are into it, and while he respects everyone’s right to explore their own sexuality in their own way, it is just not something that appeals to him or turns him in. He supports it, but only for other people and not for his own experience.

O = Oral (Preference in giving or receiving, skills, etc.)

He loves to give you pleasure, no question, but he never comes harder than when you give him oral. Something about him looking down at you with your lips around his cock just pushes him over the edge like nothing else does. He loves when you touch yourself while he fucks your face. He never lasts as long as he means to when you tease him like that.

P = Pace (Are they fast or rough? Or slow and sensual?)

He is a fast and hard kind of fuck. The kind of fuck that leaves your breathless and bruised unable to walk. He wrecks you so completely and so thoroughly so quickly that you don’t even mind that he leaves you whimpering and trembling alone on your bed when he’s finished with you because you’re so overstimulated by the time he’s done you don’t think you could handle much more.

Q = Quickies (Their opinions on quickies rather than regular sex)

He is the king of quickies. If anything, he prefers them. They keep him from getting too caught up in his own thoughts and insecurities and force him to be entirely in the moment where all that matters is your shared pleasure in whatever time span you two have available to you without interference from the real world.

R = Risk (Are they game to experiment, do they take risks, etc.)

He is up for anything you want to try. After discovering internet porn he came to you every day with a new idea to test out. Sometimes they end in complete bliss, and other times they are complete failures, but he loves the process and learning new ways to worship each others’ bodies.

S = Stamina (How many rounds can they go? How long do they last?)

He is a super soldier; he can last much longer than you with more rounds in him than you can take. Some days you are totally beyond spent that he finishes himself off and cums on your face as you lay there and take it as a blissed-out shell of your regular self.

T = Toys (Do they own or use toys on themselves or partners?)

As part of his experimentation, you and he buy every toy that piques your interest until you have quite an elaborate and varied collection. His favorite is a remote-control vibrator that you use on him when you’re out in public. He likes the exhibitionist nature of that and he likes that you are in control of him in ways no one actually knows.

U = Unfair (How much do they like to tease?)

He thinks he is a big tease, but he can’t help himself when you’re naked in front of him. He’ll send you naughty messages with details on what he will do to you later in order to build up the anticipation, but when the time comes, he is full steam ahead at a rapid pace.

V = Volume (How loud are they? What sounds do they make?)

He is a grunter for sure. Doesn’t say much, but he makes animalistic, unrestrained grunts that awaken something primal deep within you. He sounds absolutely feral sometimes and it’s the best kind of dangerously sexy.

W = Wildcard (Random headcanon for your character)

He hard to get to know, but once he lets you in he becomes extremely clingy. He will never admit it, but it’s not a coincidence that he always happens to be in the same room as you and just happens to need to brush his teeth while you jump in the shower, or he decides he needs a snack while you’re in the kitchen baking, or why he decides to read in the living room while you doing yoga instead of in the library/den. When you’re working from home he has never been happier knowing he can be in the same room with you literally all day every day.

X = X-ray (Let’s see what’s going on in those pants)

He’s surprisingly average, not that average is bad. Frankly though all that matters is how he uses it which is exceptionally well. He fills you just right and always leaves you feeling good. He isn’t flashy in appearance, but who needs flash when there’s substance and commitment to pleasure.

Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?)

He is horny all the time, he is always ready whenever you are and can get feral if denied too long. He always respects your consent of course, but he is all over you all the time. If you ever ask him to fuck he’s naked before you can finish your request.

Z = ZZZ (How quickly do they fall asleep afterwards?)

He usually gets up and putters around right after you two finish as he works some of the leftover adrenaline out of his system. Which is why you often find him passed out, snoring and drooling on the couch or slumped over at the kitchen table just crashing where he lands when he comes down from his high.

[hitchell-mope]

ABC headcanons part 1. Ben LeRoi

WARNING!!!! THIS POST CONTAINS NSFT MATERIAL

His relationship with Mal will be included with this seeing as it makes no sense to me to not include it if you know what I mean

A = Aftercare (What they’re like after the act). Ben is incredibly attentive afterwards. He cleans Mal up. Changes the sheets. Get her drinks and snacks. Basically doesn’t take her of himself until he’s sure she’s comfortable

B = Body part (Their favourite body part of theirs and also their partner’s). On him. He admits it’s a little vain. But he loves the enhanced musculature he got from gaining magic. And the ahem Enhanced Equipment down south isn’t too shabby either. On Mal. Ben loves everything to do with her otherworldliness. Her horns. Her wings. Her scales. Her tail. Etc etc

C = Cum (Anything to do with cum basically). Ben doesn’t have very strong feelings on it really. Doesn’t hate it. Doesn’t love it. But Mal likes it so he ahem dispenses it wherever she wants it.

D = Dirty Secret (Pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs). It’s more of an open secret but Ben is quite honestly obsessed with dragons. He and Mal first did it after the first time she turned into a dragon during the cotillion confrontation. It ah really got him going

E = Experience (How experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing?). By part three he’s very experienced. And he definitely knows what he’s doing. He knew what to do before his first time. He had his own private library after all. And he had surprisingly little supervision after his fifteenth birthday. So it was easy to read up on the subject

F = Favourite Position (This goes without saying). Ben’s loves being face to face as it happens. Makes it seem even more intimate. He’ll gladly do it in what way they can. But he prefers face to face

G = Goofy (Are they more serious in the moment, or are they humorous, etc). He’s a little goofy. Out of nervousness the first time. But after that he picked up on Mal’s slightly obscene sense of humour and joined in on the dirty jokes. So they’re both a bit goofy while still retaining the romantic aspect

H = Hair (How well groomed are they, does the carpet match the drapes, etc.). He used to keep himself well groomed down there. Not so much after he gained magic though. And yes. It all matches. Ever since the “being turned into a beast” incident accelerated the process every single hair on his head is a dark but somehow still vibrant shade of purple from his head to his toe knuckles.

I = Intimacy (How are they during the moment, romantic aspect…). He’s very romantic in the heat of the moment. Providing they have time for it however. But still. He always tries to make it as special as he possibly can.

J = Jack Off (Masturbation headcanon). He’s not a fan. Until he was seventeen and Mal told him not all myths are true he still thought you’d go blind if you did it to yourself. And while he’s still not big on it he will do it if there’s no other option available other then his own suffering.

K = Kink (One or more of their kinks). Dragons. Magic. And this is a fairly recent one. But after he got the facial hair Mal accidentally let slip a certain parental honorific. Which he fully loves and more than fully endorses

L = Location (Favourite places to do the do). Anywhere basically. Special mention goes to the abandoned dragon cave he and Mal visited on spring break. And miles above the clouds that same day. Oh. And the royal jet.

M = Motivation (What turns them on, gets them going). Mal in his clothes. Showering together. The aforementioned honorific. Any display of Mal’s dragon form. Basically any anything Mal says or does gets him in the mood. He’s eighteen. What do you expect?

N = NO (Something they wouldn’t do, turn offs). He would never hurt Mal unless she asked. It’s sort of impossible for him to hurt her since they’ve got magic and all but that’s still a line he won’t cross unless she specifically asked him to do it. And the very moment Mal doesn’t look like she’s enjoying herself, he stops and goes to to en suite to take care of himself after he’s made sure Mal’s ok.

O = Oral (Preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc). Ben is nothing if not a giver. And he’s insanely good at it. Gold standard skill. As for receiving. Mal’s very good at it as well magic helps clear away any obstacles they might encounter.

P = Pace (Are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual? etc). He prefers to go a little bit slow. It makes it last longer and it’s more intimate. At Mal’s urging he can so fast he’s practically invisible.

Q = Quickie (Their opinions on quickies rather than proper sex, how often, etc). He prefers longer sessions but if they absolutely have to he’ll go for a quick one. Such as when they had to turn invisible and duck behind a topiary bush at his eighteenth birthday party.

R = Risk (Are they game to experiment, do they take risks, etc). He’s not adverse to experimenting. They’re both thinking of inviting either Jane or prince Tyrone to join them for a night. And he has definitely taken risks. Such as the time Mal paid him a visit under his desk during work hours as Doug rattled off fiduciary reports.

S = Stamina (How many rounds can they go for, how long do they last…). His personal best was on their honeymoon. A solid 24 hours. And one round every hour on the hour. Besides that they try to squeeze in two of three rounds throughout the day if they can manage it. And they are always successful. It helps that they can freeze time.

T = Toy (Do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves?). A few. Let’s just say that he doesn’t mind being restrained. Or in the receiving end of Mal asks. And they’ve definitely used their sceptre on each other. Mal’s personal favourite was The Night Of Three Ben’s.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease). If he’s feeling sneaky he will definitely tease. Such as the time after the desk visit where he returned the favour and paid a visit to Mal while she was having lunch with her Arendelle family.

V = Volume (How loud they are, what sounds they make). Ever since their first time he’s let out a lot of beastly growls and elated whooping. Mal for her part matches him in loudness. And they both curse in french. A lot

W = Wild Card (Get a random headcanon for the character of your choice). He’s taken to surprising Mal by greeting her in half beast mode since she didn’t get to see him like that when they were trying to stop Chad’s coup. In turn Mal’s taken turning into a humanoid version of her dragon form to surprise him. And it’s always effective.

X = X-Ray (Let’s see what’s going on in those pants, picture or words). Let’s put it this way. He was already “king sized” before he gained magic. And it’s only become even more impressive after he gained magic. And Mal is definitely impressed

Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?). Pretty high. He’s eighteen. In love. And has a very powerful brand of magic. So he’s always willing and able.

Z = ZZZ (… how quickly they fall asleep afterwards). He doesn’t sleep until he’s sure Mal is asleep. Unless of course they’ve managed to fit in another round. Then they both fall asleep almost as soon as they’re finished. They make sure to clean up though.

[analyze-astrologize]

Gemini: You’re Just Another Part of Me

👯‍♀️ May 21-June 22

👯‍♂️ Symbolized by twins because of their double mind!

👯‍♀️ Ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, logic, reading, writing, texting, siblings and transportation.

👯‍♂️ Mutable Air sign 💨

👯‍♀️ Rules the hands, lungs, arms, anything with a pair, since this sign is a pair!

👯‍♀️ Are known for their quick minds, cleverness, and sociability

👯‍♂️ The teenagers of the zodiac

👯‍♀️ Messengers of the zodiac; Hermès

👯‍♂️ They’re here, there, and everywhere like twins running in 2 opposite directions!

👯‍♀️ Gemini’s love learning, but will only dive so deep on a subject before moving on to another one; jack-of-all-trades!

👯‍♂️ Gemini’s jack-of-all trades attitude is only stopped when it comes to mastering the arts (for the most part).

👯‍♀️ STILL must have v a r i e t y

👯‍♂️ Gemini’s are sapiosexuals and must have an intellectually stimulating partner or they’ll find a multiple partners to stimulate them intellectually.

👯‍♀️ Constantly moving and devouring junk food on the go!

👯‍♂️ The definition of movers and shakers!

👯‍♂️ Because their minds are so busy, this in turn gives them anxiety!

👯‍♀️ This air sign under stress, l i t e r a l l y runs out of air and has trouble breathing

👯‍♂️ Yoga and b r e a t h i n g exercises is highly beneficial for Geminis 🧘🏽‍♀️ 🌬

👯‍♀️ Have THEEEEE Best fashion sense! idc fight me!

👯‍♂️ They just know how to accessorize and they’re damn good at makeup!

👯‍♀️ Are they cheating or just trying to outsmart us? 🤔

👯‍♂️ Are prone to jumping the fence only because after they’ve stayed an opinion, they be like “Well actually no...” and they oppose themselves!!!

👯‍♀️ Gemini’s are either bubbly or introverted or geniuses or dumbasses because dammit they’re mutable and all the above

👯‍♀️Strangely introverted out of all the air signs, cuz they need their space 🤷🏾‍♀️ they need AIR 😂

👯‍♂️ Can wear many hats (both figuratively and literally) and do it very well! 👌🏿 🎩 🧢

👯‍♀️ Gemini Suns, Moons, Risings, and Venus always have this elf/fairy look with devious smiles, big foreheads, interesting ears, and busy energy

👯‍♂️ Wherever Gemini is, is where you like to quickly learn about something or get things done, where you like to have, and where you are most likely to duplicate things!!

👯‍♀️ This sign never gets old with their Peter Pan asses!

👯‍♂️ Queen/King of Clapbacks

👯‍♀️ Inspirational speakers of the zodiac

👯‍♂️ Always gotta day something even if it kills them!

👯‍♀️ Don’t tell these people anything because whether they do it on purpose or not, your business will be... 🎵 dancing in the streeet! 🎵

👯‍♂️ Will always stand up for what is right

👯‍♀️ Either cusses ALOT or swears off it entirely!

👯‍♂️ Loves hard, but will leave you harder!

👯‍♀️ Always brings awareness to social issues

👯‍♂️ Many Gemini entertainers are Whistleblowers

👯‍♀️ Their light hearted ness causes them to ignore negative energy and heavier Plutonian issues because “it’s not worth their energy, it’s negative”

👯‍♂️ Got the connections 😉

👯‍♂️ Even the “dumb ones” have a library somewhere in their personal space

👯‍♀️ MAD if they’re the last to know anything

👯‍♂️ Gemini’s do have a mean strike and quick temper that switches their faces from this

😃 to this 👿

👯‍♀️ They can switch like night and day

👯‍♂️ Watch the movie Me, Myself, and Irene to see the Gemini switch in action!

👯‍♂️ Broadcasting, news reporting, writing, the damn stage is CALLING. YOUR. NAME.

👯‍♀️ Y’all are just fun to be around and besides being upbeat and entertaining, you’re really smart and good conversationalists.

Wanna date me?

👯‍♂️ I envy your multi-talentedness and your speed

👯‍♀️ The craziest shit happens during Gemini season!!

[annecoulmanross]

A Review of Lady Franklin’s Revenge (2006) by Ken McGoogan

Well, I definitely jinxed myself when I wrote in my review of Cookman’s Ice Blink (2000) that “being stuck inside has somehow given me the miraculous ability to read books quickly once again.” But I have, at last, finished another volume in my collection of “paper books on the Franklin expedition that I snatched from my library before it closed.”  So, here are some thoughts on Ken McGoogan’s book Lady Franklin’s Revenge: A True Story of Ambition, Obsession, and the Remaking of Arctic History, a sweeping 420-page trek through the life of Lady Jane Franklin.

Below the cut, you’ll find:

– What McGoogan cared about re: writing Lady Jane Franklin

– Things You Didn’t Know You Could Thank (or Blame) Lady Jane For™

– Select quotes (feat. Sir John doesn’t write good; Sophy Cracroft’s horseback-riding misadventures; homemade jam for polar explorers; Eliza Hamilton; and so much more!)

(Thank you @rhavewellyarnbag for some good discourse about this book during my early reading stages! As ever, your thoughts are so helpful and interesting!) 

What McGoogan Cared About:

In short, everything (re: Jane herself, at least). If there was something interesting happening in Lady Jane’s life, McGoogan at least touches on it, which is helpful. You’re not going to find much information that falls outside of Lady Jane’s direct sphere. (There’s very little on the final Franklin Expedition itself, for instance, except where it was relevant to Lady Jane’s titular quest to establish her husband as the “discoverer of the Northwest Passage,” but that’s not truly a fault, and it’s appropriate for the scope of the narrative.)

The “Revenge” in the title is the grand denouement of the text, i.e. Lady Jane’s efforts to memorialize Sir John after the disappearance of his final Arctic expedition. It makes this pop history sound more sensationalist than it actually is, and does some discredit to McGoogan’s careful work of examining Lady Jane’s numerous diaries held at the Scott Polar Research Institute and crafting an intricate timeline of her entire life, from “A Jane Austen Heroine” in her early years to “A Victorian Penelope” opposite her missing husband and eventually “Lady Victorious,” an accomplished traveller and international celebrity.  

McGoogan doesn’t pull punches when necessary (Lady Jane’s conservativism, imperialism, racism, and brutal social aggression against figures like John Rae are, rightfully, on full display here.) For the most part, however, he’s quiet fair to her character, though I tend to see Jane’s complex relationship with her stepdaughter with more sympathy for Jane than McGoogan offers. Regardless, he’s not wrong to write “Jane had proven far more successful as an aunt [to Sophy Cracroft] than as a stepmother [to Eleanor Franklin.]” (pg. 319)

What I enjoyed most were the detailed descriptions of Lady Jane’s numerous travels – some of them to places I’ve been, and felt as strongly about as Jane, in many ways. The Appendices are quite helpful short references – App. A catalogues Jane’s own personal voyages, and App. B lists the search expeditions Lady Jane coordinated and organized, in aid of McGoogan’s assertion that, “of all individual contributions to Arctic discovery, [Jane Franklin’s] was the greatest.” (pg. 414)   

Things You Didn’t Know You Could Thank (or Blame) Lady Jane For:

(You’ll notice this section replaces my “errata” section on Cookman – in part because I simply don’t know enough to correct McGoogan as often as I could Cookman, but also because I do think McGoogan’s done a more careful and accurate job with his research, even if his lack of specific citations is occasionally troubling – *repeats to self* it’s a popular history not a philological treatise, it’s a popular history not a philological treatise...) 

Anyway, Lady Jane was wildly influential, historically speaking. Here’s some bizarre things she did that shaped world history (or were just hilariously fun to read about):

– Had herself “smuggled” in to see Mohammed Ali Pasha in Alexandria, à la Cleopatra smuggling herself in to see Caesar (pg. 92)

– Made Athens the capital city of modern Greece, by convincing the Greek king of the historical and symbolic importance of Athens via “behind-the-scenes machinations” and using Sir John as her mouthpiece (pg. 108)

– Learned how to use a harpoon and dissected a giant squid (pg. 149)

– Read 295 books in three years (1837-1840) (pg. 172)

– Attempted to eradicate all snakes in Van Diemen’s Land, i.e. Tasmania (pg. 173)

– Managed to get Van Diemen’s Land renamed “Tasmania” with some assistance from Sir James Clark Ross (pg. 203 and pg. 209)

– Doomed her husband via sewing: having finished crafting a Union Jack flag for Sir John for the third Arctic Expedition, laid it over Sir John while he was asleep, leading to Sir John waking up and freaking out, because this was a terrible omen: during a Naval burial, a Union Jack is placed over the corpse. (pg. 274)

– Wrote of having “a deep sense of gratitude to Sir John Ross for murdering [her] husband” in her anger at him for communicating a story about a group of men who had allegedly been killed in Baffin Bay. (pg. 304)

– “Accidentally" circumnavigated the globe because of the American Civil War (pg. 403)

Select Quotes:

“As a precise writer herself, however, Jane could not contain her frustration with her husband’s inability to sketch incisive word portraits.” (pg. 84)

[Lady Jane Franklin] “marvel[ed] at the ruins of the Temple of Isis and also, inevitably, at the story of how that entrancing goddess had used magical powers to restore her dead husband to eternal life. Certainly Jane did not imagine… that this archetypal myth might somehow prefigure the deepest meanings of her own future.” (pg. 123-124)

During an overland exploration of Australia, “Sophy Cracroft [then 22 years old] was thrown from her horse. Jane reported that ‘her nose received the blow – it was much bruised but it saved her head, and she had no other injury except a headache which existed before.’ Dr. Hobson treated her nosebleed with cold water and had her removed into the cart and then carried by stretcher into that night’s encampment. Showing more alarm than Jane, he described the concussion as severe and wrote that Sophy ‘bore the misfortune with more courage and resignation than most men and contrary to my expectation did not appear to be anxious about its effect on her beauty.’” (pg. 193)

“Jane herself established the closest of platonic bonds with [James Clark] Ross, cementing a friendship that would have ironic consequences. She presented him with jars of homemade jam (whose praises he endlessly sang).” (pg. 209)

“Despite several flirtations [with others], and although she could not acknowledge it, the twenty-nine-year-old [Sophy Cracroft] had secretly committed herself to Jane Franklin.” (pg. 273) McGoogan doesn’t ship Sophy/Jane but he comes DAMN close. (He addresses this as a scholarly debate in very vague terms on page pg. 364.)

During the winter of 1845, “Jane travelled through the West Indies to the southern United States. Proceeding north, she inspected schools, hospitals, factories, and other institutions, more than once being mistaken for the widow of the American Alexander Hamilton – an excellent woman, although much older than she.” (pg. 275-276)

“Almost alone among her contemporaries, Jane grasped that monuments create history.” (pg. 414)