decided to write different scenarios in different styles etc to see what sticks
He wakes up with a hangover like a bloody teenager and a headache so bad it takes his vision a few seconds to kick back in.
Everything’s blurry–well of course, he needs his glasses and then he can sort it all out. He can find the things in the dark with his hands tied, but his glasses aren’t there because–something’s not right. The table next to the bed isn’t right. It’s not his.
He’s too old to be kidnapped, too old, too dusty, the opposite of his old best friend Harry who’d probably get himself kidnapped and then charm the fucker into taking him right back home. There has to be a normal explanation, so he feels around on the strange table, slapping his hand on things. Pills stick to his hand. He’s sweaty and they’re all over the table.
His hand hits a bottle of something, nails bouncing off with a clanging noise, and thank God, he feels his glasses next to it, and now his hangover's still there but the world is back.
There’s a lot to take in:
The shameful blue pills scattered all over the table that isn’t his.
His name printed right there on the open container. He’d asked them if they could prescribe the damn things without his name on it. He doesn't have that kind of power.
The bottle is one of his bottles of good whiskey. The cap’s off. It’s empty.
The bed isn’t his. Too small.
It’s sunny–too fucking sunny for a hangover like this one–and he hears the familiar birds chirping outside. He hears the shower. Someone’s showering in his empty house. The sound is on the wrong side of the wall.
And there on the wall opposite him: paint chipping where things have been removed, but something’s still there. An old card; someone’s drawn a football on the front of it, and the ink is faded but the words are clear enough. Happy birthday, Frankie!
Another paper, also faded. Brentwood School Latin Award, 1993–
When he realizes it, it hits harder than the hangover.
What in God’s name is wrong with me?
Birds, shower, something buzzing on the floor over and over. He rolls over to grab it, to shut the fucking thing off. Rolling over makes his head pound. It’s someone else’s phone.
Messages are pouring in on the screen and each one feels like it’s inside his head, kicking his skull. He can’t see what they say, only who they’re from. Frankie. Frankie. Frankie. Frankie. Frankie. Frankie. Frankie. Frankie.
A pale neck, head thrown back to finish his good whiskey without asking.
You’re a terrible fucking person. But you know that, don’t you? You act like you know. You’re disgusting.
And you’re a real bitch, a real fucking bitch is what you are, sweetheart.
Is that all you’ve got? All that and those pills? I see worse on the internet every week. There’s whole forums with jealous women talking about me.
What’s a forum?
Jesus. What’s a forum. Have you got any more whiskey?
The shower turns off.
Frankie
Missed call
He wonders if he should pick up next time. Now you want my attention? Well, now you’ve got it.
Footsteps in the hall.
Are you happy ? I'm drunk enough to say fuck it. I know this is what you’ve wanted. You’ve never shut up about it.
Well, she wasn’t wrong. She’d always been smarter than Frankie’s last one–but stupid enough to ignore the poor kid this morning. Frankie Frankie
Frankie
Missed call
He hopes he hadn’t gotten drunk enough to run his mouth. Tell her the reasons.
The footsteps get closer.
He puts his head under Frankie’s old, yellowed pillow. He’s always been a fucking coward.
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Emily! You naughty thing heheheh
More of teddz thoughts and feelings under the cut
So I think Emily is the cutest gal ever, I like her design in the show (kind of… not really) (I just like princess) and I really hope she gets to do girl best friend stuff with Charlie in season two. They are my most vanilla crack ship. (The evil one is Charlie x lute)
So I really like the idea that both Charlie and Emily have very little to no friends, at the start of hazbin Charlie only has vaggie and angel, but gains more friends as the show goes on. She beats people with the power of friendship, music, and this gun she found.
Note the pastel baby blues, and big ass eyes
Girls is bugs
Emily however, has none, she is socially inept just like charlie and I think they bond over that. And princess x princess is really cute. Like I have them both solid pupils for their innocent personalities and all I can think of is Charlie having 2 angel girlfriends! If Emily ever falls to hell due to her support of Charlie’s dream I am positive that Charlie will catch her in her arms,
Hrmmmm I think Charlie would start dressing to look masculine so she could impress Emily. Gay prince and princess!! Yesssss.
Emily x lute is cute too, a princess and her knight in shining armor, though I can also see tha angst that comes with lute. Like lute can pretend to be this chivalrous knight that saves the princess but her betrayal of vaggie keeps pushing itself to the surface and she starts going a little crazy!
Idk if there’s a vaggie x Emily swing to this maybe I’ll think of something
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lady terror question for you: 😊
do lady terror and francis ever argue with each other and how would they apologise/make up?
also how would you describe her relationship/interactions with the other characters, friendships etc.
OOOOOOOOH
OK OK ok... First? oh yeah. Without revealing too much, they have argued like HELL with each other throughout. And of course, as you can imagine, the worst of their arguments (with some of the most bleak and cutting words- from the both of them) occur during year 2 in the ice off king william land which... yeah. And I tell ya. Some anxieties and fears (and even love- weirdly and fucked up as the expression of it might be) are revealed through them (in fact- the "I have everything to fear of you" bit that I love hauling out all the time is the butt-end to one such argument. and it's so hot god damnit). As for making up? well... you'll see 😉(just know that it's sweet and tearful and cuddly).
AS FOR OTHER RELATIONSHIPS??? OHHHHHH THANK YOU I'VE BEEN WANTING TO TALK ABOUT THOSE FOR A WHILE!!!! Bc I love her relationship with Francis but I've written just as much dialogue with her and other characters as well.
Thomas Blanky is easily the person that she vibes with the most on either ship- bc he comes from a very similar sailing background that she does (more merchant ship/whaling stuff than naval expeditions) and she’s much more appreciative of his kind of sense of humor and general outlook on things. It sets her at ease somehow, and also reminds her of her father. Not to mention that he also treats her not just with respect but with the kind of camaraderie that she experienced on her father’s ship- like not a lot of people on these ships would just… hang out with her? And exchange filthy jokes and limericks while they work. And have a genuinely friendly rapport that isn’t marred with all the victorian social trappings- which is what she wants at the end of the day. If anyone is her true bestie on this expedition, it’s gotta be Mr. Blanky 🥰
The second most important relationship is with Jopson. He was a bit wary of her at first, but the more times she spends on Terror, and the more she sees both her and the captain warming up to each other? Not to mention her concern for his well-being (which is something that no one ever really shows him)??? He kindof ends up seeing her as the elder sister that he’d never had.
James Fitzjames is, of course, her natural frenemy. Kindof like a Darcy figure honestly (watch this space). But I think they have some of the most interesting conversations I've written honestly. I think she catches on fairly early that a lot of James is a front- and James is unsettled by that because the thing that masculinity has afforded him is adiquate cover, but to be confronted by the feminine and be seen? Scares the shit out of him, but he still respects and cares for her.
Goodsir is her little Inuktitut study buddy and confidante on Erebus. Their cabins are even right next to each other. They're both kind of in the same position (just in different disciplines, ofc) , and they do try to look after each other as best they can. This man will bring her a cherry stone heating pad when she's having cramps, the absolute king that he is, and also pass on information to her that others wouldn't deem suitable for her ears. She even helps him out in the surgery every now and again when Dr. Stanley can't be fucked! They're rational critical thought buddies.
AND SPEAKING OF BUDDIES!!! SILNA!!!! god there's a lot going on there and I don't want to reveal too much but they are nb gal pals and there's nothing none of these stuffy old british bitches can do about it and that's all I have to say on the matter. 1000% a part of the 'respect indiginous folks' defense squad.
there is so much more. but these are sort of the major ones for me that I've fleshed out so far. (honorable mention to Bridgens, who is her book club buddy and who she loves having conversations with about this stuff. she endears herself to old farts like that what can I say?) More to come ofc when I finish this damn enterprise but THANK YOU FOR THE ASK!!!!!
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