#Norton x nurse reader

[sinisteryanderescribe]

Hi I've been reading your Norton Headcannons and was wondering what made Nurse Reader a nurse?

A bit confusing to ask, but I can't help but thought how Nurse Reader became a nurse and for what reason as well

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Ohhhh yes let’s do some digging! here is the back story to our nurse reader!

In the midst of Victorian England's industrial landscape, Nurse Reader's path into nursing within the mining community was deeply intertwined with her family's esteemed legacy in the medical profession. Hailing from a lineage of renowned physicians, Nurse Reader's upbringing was steeped in the traditions and expectations of a prestigious medical heritage. Her father, a distinguished doctor, and her mother, a respected practitioner in her own right, had long paved the way for her to follow in their footsteps.

Despite this esteemed lineage, Nurse Reader harbored aspirations that diverged from the family's medical tradition. Fueled by a passion for justice and the pursuit of truth, she yearned to pursue a career in law. However, the weight of familial expectations and the weight of her father's influence as a prominent figure in the community left her with little choice but to acquiesce to their wishes for her to continue the family's medical legacy.

Even though if she passed the highest classes in law…she would still be probably rejected due to her being a woman.

It was against this backdrop that an influential figure, a man of considerable standing who owned the very mines that defined the town's existence, sought the expertise of a capable nurse to attend to the escalating number of injuries and accidents plaguing the miners. Leveraging her family's connections and her father's authority, Nurse Reader found herself thrust into a role that she had not anticipated nor desired—a nurse within the unforgiving and perilous confines of the mines.

Reluctantly assuming her new responsibilities, Nurse Reader faced the daunting task of tending to the miners' injuries and safeguarding their well-being in an environment fraught with danger and adversity. As she navigated the challenges of her newfound role, she grappled with the conflict between her own aspirations and the expectations placed upon her by her family and society.

And here is when our dear nurse reader met Norton Campbell.

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[athanasius-symposium-of-writings]

Ooo, if your alright doing so, could you be able to make a one shot of that blind reader x Norton 👀 Feel like if Norton was capable he’d use their blindness to his advantage on flustering/teasing them. The drama would be interesting lol!

sorry anon wrote suffering and fool's gold not being normal

Rated Mature | Warnings: dubcon, not the best relationship

Tried to keep the original ask of this being a male based reader (though it can be read as gn)

The difficulty comes from the hunter version of Campbell, Fool's Gold hyper focusing on you rather than getting rid of the survivor version of himself. No, he rather have you stumbling to set you traps, to recover when he hits you.

Toying with you, he chaired that nurse and the professor to get them out of the way. Norton is too far away by now to get to you.

Plus this is Golden Cave, knowing himself, Norton is likely having a breakdown, heh.

“Let go!” You kick the air as he strings you up with the balloons, struggling to escape. He drops you somewhere within the cave.

“Pity we have to be quick about this, darling.”

Fool's Gold is obsessed with you, the matches you've had with him have always ended with you struggling to escape or having to cipher while Mercenary or Batter get his attention (having to up their game to achieve this). Norton has been trying all this time, but he knows himself.

Once he has you isolated, he grins like a cat that got the cream.

You struggle as he pins you down on the ground with a pickaxe, the large handle pinning you down as the pickaxe itself digs into your shoulder. Painful, greatly, but the panic of the large ore of a man opening your legs is at the forefront of your mind.

It is no secret that the prospector and yourself are sort of a complex item. Very complex, as he is the one who caused your blindness— This blindness that gifted you this strange ability to pick out the sound of certain materials, rocks like gold or diamonds to name the popular ones.

Being a miner is all you know, you swore to kill Norton Campbell.

Now you both are fighting to stay alive in this manor's games.

Fool's Gold laughs at the way you resist him on the pure fact of embarrassment, touching you through your worn denim pants, his solidified hand between your legs.

Up and down with two fingers.

“How long will it take for you to cum like this, hm?”

You growl at those words, “Fuck off!” Choking on those words when feel him applying more pressure.

“Oh, I will. Soon.” licking your cheek, “Next time, I am going to ram my cock deep into your—” He stops when something attaches itself to the back of his upper torso. The Hunter looks behind him as he pulls the pickaxe out of your bleeding shoulder. “You lil’ shit.”

A heavy-breathing Norton standing behind with the other magnet in his hand, his eyes glaring a million daggers at himself.

Fool's Gold is suddenly pulled forward into a crate while Norton grabs you and puts you over his shoulder.

The match ended in a draw.

The post-match argument does not happen this time, it is the second time Fool's Gold has shown he will go out of his way to get you. You figure it is because he is essentially Norton, just unhinged or something. And, clearly, has no problem in taking what he wants from you.

“How long?” Nurse left when Norton showed up in your room. Dark and brooding. You sit on the bed with no shirt on, chest exposed. Like him, you are covered with scars from the blast, and worse is the section of your eyes. The skin never healed properly and most days you are grateful not to see what makes people gasp when they see you without your partial mask.

“Two months into the job.” The door is closed and locked behind him, “You cared.” He starts removing his shirt, you hear it then tilt your head up when you can smell him. His hand touched the side of your face that wasn't too ruined by the explosion.

“Your standards are that low, Campbell?” Teasing him.

“If mine are low, yours must be in the ground.”

You click your tongue annoyed, you pull him forward by grabbing him by the waistband of his pants and falling backward to bring him down with you.

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Antonio finding out that the new survivor is his biological child

Aesop with a female!reader getting a bride and groom skin

naib subedar with an assassin s/o headcanons🗡

joseph with a s/o who knows french hcs📷

Purple Flowers ; Antonio x Reader (SFW)

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫

Ganji plush self getting kisses

Kisses with Ganji Gupta

Joseph x mute!Reader

Norton Campbell Headcanon Summery: a mysterious and enigmatic individual, whose inscrutable demeanor conceals a complex and intriguing past.

Glimmers of Gratitude         Summary: You've become close with Norton Campbell despite his erratic behavior. On a particularly bad day, you have something that cheers him up!

fool's gold: imagine...⛏️       Summary: after a night of exploring a blown up cave reader comes across Norton? But not the Norton they know

A Memorable Face       Summary: Norton's reaction if Nurse Reader if she got invited into the manor

A Little Support       Summary: The boys just need a little love to ease the pain

Like as in, like like you?       Summary: How yandere Idv boys would react to being asked if they 'like like' you after confessing (Survs + Hunters)

falling slowly 🪡       Summary: Matthias has a fat crush on MC who is extremely kind to him despite his insecurities.

[idv-sunsxin3]

->Identity V Masterlist~*

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Aesop Carl {Embalmer}

Selectively mute! S/O

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Andrew Kreiss {Grave keeper}

Accidentally scaring S/O during an argument

Desolate Sand with S/O who sacrifices their safety for him

Child! Y/N

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Antonio Paganini {Violinist}

Rivaling with his mini self for S/O’s attention

S/O who loves combing and braiding his hair

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Edgar Valden {Painter}

With Tsundere! S/O

Golden Ratio HCs

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Emile {Patient}

Head problems HCs {ft. S/O}

Sleeping with S/O

Relationship HCs

Slowly falls in love with S/O {who is not Ada}

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Joseph Desaulner {Photographer}

Moonlight Gentleman HCs

S/O who treats his mini self as their child

Male! S/O from the future {2021}

Domestic Relationship HCs

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Luca Balsa {"Prisoner"}

“L” (Police & Mafia AU/Police! Luca x Mafia! reader)

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Lucky {Lucky Guy}

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Naib Subedar {Mercenary}

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“Without You” (Naib x Male Nurse! Reader)

Sleeping with S/O

Man in Red HCs + scenario

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Norton Campbell {Prospector}

With S/O whose love language is gift giving

Father Figure Headcanons

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Orpheus {Novelist}

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Victor Grantz {Postman}

“Your Flesh and Scent” (Ghoul AU/Embrace! Victor x reader)

Jingle Bells Relationship HCs

Finding out his crush never opens his letters

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Wu Chang {Xie Bi'an(White Guard)/Fan Wujiu(Black Guard)}

S/O with dizzy spells

S/O with similar personality traits as them

Ambivert! Male Hunter! S/O

Insomniac! S/O

Kind, Selfless! S/O

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Groups {Separately or Together}

S/O who sleeps a lot when they’re stressed {Man in Red! Naib & Joseph}

S/O who likes to tell stories about space {Luca & Joseph}

S/O who loves them very much {Poly!VALE}

S/O who is very affectionate {Victor, Edgar, Aesop, Eli, Luca}

S/O who loves kissing their freckles {Lucky & Mike}

S/O who loves dressing in kogal {Aesop & Norton}

S/O who calls them by weird nicknames {Antonio, Joseph, & Wu Chang}

Little Prince! S/O {Wu Chang & Joseph}

Adopting a child {VALE/together}

Jealousy HCs {Ada & Emile}

Jealousy HCs {Eli & Victor}

Relationship HCs {Aesop & Andrew}

Holding back their short S/O from getting into a fight {Mike, Norton, & Victor}

Rivaling with their mini selfs for their S/O’s attention {Mary & Joseph}

Android HCs {VALE}

Man in Red! Naib & Embrace! Victor with Princess! Y/N From Another Kingdom

Embrace! Victor, Exorcist! Aesop, & Narcissus! Edgar with S/O {part 1, part 2}

Their mini-selfs attacking them {Michiko & Mary ft. Platonic! Y/N}

[fishermanshook]

HELLO :33 could i request some hurt/comfort w norton or edgar?? maybe their so get's badly injured in a match like dying at their feet and stuff and when they come back their partner comforts them?? ;^;

of course annon! enjoy <3

Meet Me Here Again (prospector x gn!reader x painter , separate)

INTRO

You really must've done something to piss Geisha off, as she usually isn't one to put Survivors in situations like this. But none the less, she's left you to bleed out on the ground of Leo's Memory, where the cold has numbed your fingers and turned your lips blue.

But Geisha can't help but secretly writhe in the way your body crawls towards her, leaving a bread crumb trail of your blood as you plead desperately to just be chaired already.

The match leaves your body bloodied and bruised and will definitely haunt your dreams from here on out. But have no fear, your boyfriend is here and will help nurse you back from just one of your many traumatizing matches.

The Prospector

Norton doesn't learn of the events that took place until the next morning, when he's noticed you've skipped breakfast and only finds out now. Last night's match ended horribly, as evident by the cuts and bruises that have decorated themselves across your body. The Prospector almost drops your breakfast as you explain the situation to him with tears streaming down your face. The man swears to stay by your side as he helps you recover. Unfortunately, the world still moves, and he's forced to complete his daily match(es) before he can return to your side.

Norton hates having to see you in pain let only hearing you moan in agony. Norton's already had to change your sheets twice because your cuts kept bleeding through the bandages— and oh god he just hates seeing you like this. The Prospectors pissed that Geisha left you in a state like that, as bleeding out is a serious deal and shouldn't be taken lightly. But at last, Hunters will be Hunters. He can only hope that you heal up quickly as he spoon feeds you a second serving of soup.

The Painter

Edgar finds out earlier than Norton, having gone to your room after he finished his last match. All he wanted to do was cuddle a little with his s/o before falling asleep, but it seemed the manor had other plans for him. After opening the door, he's greeted with sniffling and immediately knows something's wrong. Turning on the light, he rushes over to you and bombards you with questions as to what happened. Gently lifting up the covers answers all his questions, as he's met with countless scars and bruises across your body. He thinks he might cry just seeing you like this. The Painter slowly lowers himself into your bed and wraps his arms around you in an attempt to comfort you.

The Painter brings his painting supplies over to your room, as he's in it almost half the time. He's inside your room even more now that you're hurt. You wonder how Edgar still finds inspiration to paint in your room, he just says you are his inspiration. Wherever you are, his heart can't help but follow. You think it's true, as he seems to paint even more when you're with him. So despite you being bed bound, he'll stay by your side.

note: i didn't think art block would kick me in the a this badly, sorry this is so short :(

(2023)©️fishermanshook — do not steal, translate, plagiarize, or repost my work on any other platform

[just-the-hiddles]

A Little Self-Promotion

So I rarely self-promote my own stories, I much prefer to shine a light on others.  But with everything kind of up in the air, I figured I would pull out some of my more fun and lighthearted stories, for those looking something fun to read.

Tom Hiddleston 

Meet Your Heroes- Tom and Reader Platonic You have Tom sign a commissioned print at comic-con when he discovers that you write a parody blog pretending to be his publicist, Luke.  You somehow end up having dinner with Tom.

Tables Turned- You are nervous for Tom’s interview with Graham Norton.  But when Graham decides to have Tom read some fan fiction, you know the tables have turned.

Anesthesia- You are a nurse in the ER Department in a L.A. hospital.  At the start of one of your shifts, you are called in to deal with a stunt gone wrong, the patient, Tom Hiddleston.  Tom requires surgery and the anesthesia has some weird side effects on the poor man. 

Sweet as Sugar- As an rising comedy host, you have been invited to participate Comic Relief Bake Off.  You loved baking and you can’t believe your luck to end up on the same episode as the dashing Tom Hiddleston.  Are you mistaken or is he flirting with you? How are you going to manage to screw this up.

Sunset and Pastries- While on vacationing in a small town in the Bavarian area of Germany, you decide to take in a sunset.  You manage to run into Tom, literally.  Coffee and chocolate ensues.  

Loki

Cold Dish | Loki x Reader

Sam and the reader are engaged in an all out prank war.  The reader tries to recruit Loki to help get you get even!

Like Real People Do | Loki x Reader

Loki has just started dating the reader and he is struggling to express how much he cares about her. So he goes to Thor for help. It does not go well.

The Most Ridiculous Holiday | Loki x Reader

Loki and Peter help the reader with Thanksgiving preparation.  Although help is a strong word.  As disasters ensue, Reader forces the boys out of the kitchen.  Loki calls it a ridiculous Midgardian holiday, but are those his true feelings?

Secret Garden | Loki x Reader

Y/N decides to take Loki to the gardens and make him a flower crown, placing it on his head.  He doesn’t know how to react and runs away leaving you wondering what happened.

 Endeavor to Be Ugly-  The entire Avengers believe both you and Loki having something going on that extends beyond friendship.  It is getting harder and harder to hide the truth.  What happens when the Avengers discover the truth?

Luke Windsor & Tom Hiddleston 

Day After The Rain-  Luke has to deal with the aftermath of Tom’s “heroic efforts”.  This is why Luke keeps a solicitor’s number on speed-dial.  For the day he kills Tom.  Hilarity ensues as Luke untangles the mess. Based off of @redfoxwritesstuff The Things You Find (in the Rain) series.

Shouldn’t-  Tom went over to Emma’s to celebrate her birthday.  One thing led to another and now the two of them are splashed across the gossip columns.  Luke must now untangle the mess but not before giving Tom an earful.  Companion fic to my series Should.

You Did What?!- Evelyn Hiddleston, Tom’s daughter asks Luke to tell her a story. Luke tells her the story of the day she was born. Hilarity ensues. Follow up to Unexpected Delivery

Other Characters

Netflix and Panic | Bucky Barnes x Reader

Bucky has a crush on you and invites you over to watch some Netflix.  Panic ensues as Bucky hides a secret. 

[samingtonwilson]

Relationship Tutor: (12) Cooperative Napping

relationship tutor masterlist

Summary: College AU. Bucky, a relationship novice, asks for your help in dating your friend. Unable to say no to him, you agree despite everyone and everything telling you not to.

Pairing: Bucky x Reader

Warnings: language

A/N: FINALLY time for my absolute favorite part bih!

Bucky was nursing a mocha latte he suddenly no longer had an affinity for, the far too creamy, far too sweet beverage making his heart race and his teeth gritty. He scowled with every sip he took as if he didn’t already have a grimace in place.

He sat back against the cushioned booth bench, his head lolling against the wall behind him. He would’ve given anything to just shut his eyes and take a nap right there.

Natasha made that difficult, though. She was surveying the circumstance from every angle, devising plan after plan for Bucky to finally win the affections of the person he loved.

She brought up several cliché tactics— all of which seemed to center around jealousy.

“Give me a gross pet name. Like ‘Natty’ or ‘Tatty.’”

He made a face. “Absolutely not.”

“How about we start using terms of endearment? Like, I’ll call you ‘babe’ and you call me ‘sweetheart.’”

“Does that idea come with an airsick bag?”

“No, but you come with an attitude apparently.”

She continued after a few moments of silent contemplation. “Kiss me in front of her.”

He snorted. “Pass.”

“Fine, I’ll kiss you in front of her.”

“Oh,” he mused sarcastically with a nod. He dropped his indulgent smile and narrowed his eyes. “Pass.”

It made Bucky uneasy to even contemplate the idea. Jealousy was not only a childish technique but, in this case, it was a dishonest one— and, partially because of you, he knew he couldn’t be dishonest to someone he cared so deeply about.

“She’s in my head, Nat. I can’t lie to her.”

Natasha shook her head, smirking as she tucked a wavy lock of ginger hair behind her ear. She held a cardboard cup of herbal tea in her hands, long nails which were painted blood red scraping against the sleeve embellished with the café’s name. “This would be much easier if you weren’t such a saintly person.”

Even if only momentarily, he smiled at that. “Wanting to be honest doesn’t make me saintly. It should just be expected.”

“You’d be surprised by how few men feel that way. You’re in the minority, Barnes.”

He fiddled with his phone in his free hand, toying with the lock button and swirling his fingertip over the touchscreen. “I can’t just tell her you and I aren’t dating anymore?”

“If you want to tell her that, feel free to. I’m just asking that we have a little fun with this.”

“Fun?” he repeated with narrowed eyes. “In what way is any of this fun?”

“It is for me,” she shrugged as she took a long sip of her tea. A corner of her lips quirked up in a smirk when she noticed his incredulous expression. “What? You needed her guidance to even have a conversation with me, went on four dates with me, and kissed me twice only to need my guidance in getting her.”

“Getting her,” he repeated as if the two words left a bad taste in his mouth. “She once said something about that objectifying women as if they’re prizes to be won.”

“God, keep talking like that and I’ll sabotage this whole thing to keep you all to myself.”

He smiled and shook his head. “Do you have any other ideas or has the well run dry?”

She sat in silent contemplation for a few beats. “How about we just don’t tell her we’ve stopped dating?”

“What?”

“Just don’t tell her that whatever we were has ended.” Her smirk grew more pronounced when he tilted his head like a confused puppy hearing a wayward, unfamiliar noise. “We’re still friends, we can still hang out around her— we’ll just omit the fact that we’ve ended.”

“Isn’t omission just fancy lying?”

“Okay, Saint Barnes, you need to determine the degrees of all these evils and settle on the lesser one.”

Bucky mulled each idea over, wiggling his jaw back and forth and reading the ridiculous names of the drinks written on the chalkboards bolted to the wall behind Natasha. “I’ve been going to her every couple of days for the last few weeks asking questions. What if she wonders why I’m not doing that anymore?”

“Say you don’t need her help now— that you’ve got it handled. Which is true, you handled ending it very well.”

“You ended it.”

“Yeah, but you handled listening to me end it very well.” She narrowed her eyes after a brief pause. “Were you ever actually interested in me?”

“Of course I was. I don’t enlist help for building foundations with just anybody.”

“But you couldn’t get her out of your head, huh?”

“It’d be nice to get her out of anywhere,” he snorted. “I am sorry for all of this, though. You didn’t deserve to be caught in the middle.”

She waved her hand dismissively. “No harm, no foul. You never told me this was a relationship— you said you wanted to try dating and we tried dating. Not to sound like a broken record, but I appreciate the honesty.”

“I had a good teacher,” he replied fondly, his phone vibrating under his fingers with an incoming message. Your name brightly written across the screen, his smile grew but shook a bit with the feeling swarming his stomach.

“I, uh,” he began, still staring at your simple message. “I’m gonna leave.”

“Is that your girlfriend?” she asked in a juvenile tone, laughing when Bucky scowled. “Go. I’ve got work to do as it is— I don’t need you wasting my time like this.”

He rolled his eyes with an exaggerated sigh and gave a single wave in goodbye.

For only a moment, Bucky felt profoundly foolish. It only took a text message from you to send him to his feet, racing to his car and speeding to your apartment. A lot of his friends would call him pathetically whipped, completely helpless to your every whim— and, maybe during his teenage years, he would’ve found that to be mildly shameful. He would have thought it was like he had no backbone when it came to you, no freewill.

But now, when Bucky thought himself to be slightly more evolved, he wasn’t embarrassed by how quickly he succumbed to you. Especially not when the reward for it was so sweet.

Of course, it was never an objectively substantial reward— he didn’t think an objectively substantial reward was ever even merited. However, subjectively he was rewarded substantially each time. May that reward have been a genuine smile, a gleeful laugh, a sigh of relief, or just a chance to be around you longer, he always felt as if the universe was being undeservingly kind and gracious to him for every minuscule thing he did.

It wasn’t as if he needed the rewards to do anything he did. If you wanted him there, he would rush over without a second thought at even the concept of reciprocation. It was something he’d read somewhere that didn’t birth the lack of expectation but gave it a verbal reason— very roughly paraphrased, it was something about never looking for reciprocation in love.

And he was in love— so, so in love. He flirted with the idea that he’d been in love with you from the moment he met you as Steve continuously teased him for, but he remained committed to the notion that it was a love that bloomed from a simple infatuation.

Infatuation that took root the second you walked into the  party in the apartment he shared with Steve with an overly-tabbed Romantic period volume of The Norton Anthology of English Literature. Highlighter in hand, you nodded at Steve and went straight to his room to finish your reading assignment before letting yourself have even one hit of the joint waiting for you.

When you blew the smoke out in a perfect stream and let your chest collapse in relief, he elbowed Steve in the ribs to introduce him to you. You only smiled politely, gave him a playful two finger salute, and offered up the joint with a giggled, “Take a hit, pretty boy. Consider it a ‘Welcome to the world’s most boring university’ gift and a one-time offer.”

But that was all it took for Bucky to ask Steve about you— how he knew you, why he’d never mentioned you, and if you all hung out a lot. Steve replied with a suggestive eyebrow waggle and a cooed, “Sounds like Bucky’s got a li’l crush!”

A year of self-control later, Bucky would have applauded himself for his restraint had that restraint not been so imbued with fear. After all, it wasn’t noble fear. It wasn’t as if he was keeping himself away from you for fear of your heart breaking because of him like some terrible excuse for a martyr. He kept his overwhelming feelings to himself for selfish reasons— reasons ranging from not losing the warmth of your presence to not losing the rush of your gaze.

He only had to knock twice before you pulled the door of your apartment open, looking breathless and a little tired. “Bucky,” you sighed in relief and he could’ve sworn no one had ever said his name in such an addictive manner. “Thank God, please save me.”

He tilted his head questioningly as you let him in, watching as you pulled your jacket on and tucked your phone into your pocket. “Save you from—”

A loud, almost shrieked moan answered his question, his mouth falling open so a disbelieving laugh lifted your own lips despite your sourness. He pointed in the direction of the adjacent hall. “Is that—”

“Yes. I withstood it at first— figured it would stop soon enough. But Sam is so… The man has some steely control and quick recovery because this is, like, the third time I’ve heard a complete stranger climax.”

Bucky continued shaking in laughter. “Do you know who he’s with?”

You shook your head as you pulled your boots on. “I didn’t see.”

“Why didn’t you just leave?”

“It’s colder than the fucking tundra out there and my car’s getting serviced.”

He frowned in consideration, poised to reply until another moan cut through the room. He covered his ears with his hands, earning a laugh from you.

You started towards the door, gripping the lapel of his jacket to tug him behind you.

He let you guide him through the hall and to the stairs, his eyes tracing your form and the way even the minimal sunlight pouring from the dusty windows seemed to love you as much as he did.

“Where are we going?”

You shrugged and let go of his jacket, putting your hands in your pockets instead. “As long as it’s not the library or any other place Sam’s fucking the living daylights out of someone, I don’t care.”

“You need to give me more to work with, doll.”

“Doll?” you repeated, stopping in your tracks to look at him with raised eyebrows and amusement over your every feature. “S’been a while since you’ve called me that, Buck. You sure Natasha won’t have your balls for it?”

“My balls are secure, trust me.” He glanced at you when you shoved the lobby doors open, a smile over your lips despite the extreme coolness of the outside air. “You hungry at all?”

“Not really. I’m more tired than anything else.”

He hummed noncommittally and unlocked his car as the two of you approached it.

You sat back quietly and only opened your eyes after two minutes of driving, the heat from the vents comfortably caressing your cheeks as Bucky’s music played at a calm volume. You narrowed your eyes at the passing landmarks. “Are we going to your place?”

He nodded, keeping his gaze on the road. “You can take a nap there.”

“What are you gonna do?”

“Watch you sleep like that creepy ass vampire in those books my sister reads.” His smile widened when he glanced at you rolling your eyes. “I’ve got a paper due in four days. Might as well start it.”

“Wow, you’re going to start an assignment four whole days before it’s due just so I can take a nap?”

He nodded once more. “Basically.”

You sighed dreamily, placing your hand on your chest. “My fuckin’ hero.”

He wore a self-satisfied smirk and pulled into the parking lot of his apartment complex. “You’re lucky I just cleaned my room this morning.”

“So I won’t get to bury myself under your piles of clothes, you utter embodiment of indecisiveness? Color me disappointed.”

He put the car in park and popped his door open. “Color yourself grateful instead.”

“I already called you my hero. I don’t know why you think you can expect so much from me.”

You followed him up the stairs to his apartment and practically ran to his bedroom once the door was unlocked, kicking off your boots and tossing your jacket onto his desk chair as you fell onto the freshly washed comforter and sheets. You hugged one of the pillows to yourself and sighed as you heard his soft chuckle from the doorway as he entered. “Why does it smell so nice in here?”

He heard you despite your voice being muffled by the fabric you were snuggled into. “Steve bought this bullshit lavender powder you sprinkle onto the carpet before vacuuming. He forced me to use it.”

You set your chin onto your folded arms and narrowed your eyes at him as he tried miserably to stifle a yawn. “Are you sleepy, too?”

He half-nodded. “A little.”

While you knew it wasn’t your greatest idea, the selfish part of you won out and you shuffled to the rightmost side of the full size bed. You patted the side closest to him. “Come on.”

A single eyebrow of his rose. There was a dryness in his throat he needed to cough to speak over. “What?”

“Nap with me.” You pulled his dark green fleece blanket over yourself. “We’ve been married for fifty years and you still have to contemplate this? It won’t constitute cheating on your mistress and I’ll keep my hands to myself.”

He didn’t think on it for too long. He just did what he really wanted and climbed into bed, his shoes strewn beside yours, his jacket tossed alongside yours. He took half the blanket and risked a glance in your direction.

He smiled as he traced your shut eyes, your peacefully parted lips, and your messy hair with his gaze, snapping his eyes closed when you cracked yours open.

You noticed the slight redness dusted over his cheekbones and the bridge of his nose, smiling to yourself as you suppressed the urge to run your fingers over the dark, stubbly beard that contrasted with his skin almost starkly.

When he shivered a bit, you moved closer to him and he instinctively moved closer to you. There were still a few inches separating your bodies when unconsciousness took you both under heavily and relaxingly but in the middle of your slumber, you somehow ended up with his chin atop your head and your nose near his sternum, his arm thrown over your waist and your legs tangled with his.

Bucky made that discovery when the shutting of the front door woke him, sleepily delirious as he confusedly looked over the scene before him. He wished he could breathe deeply and slow his heart rate so as to not disturb you with his heightened nervousness, his body’s reaction to the sparking nerves everywhere your skin met his— but he knew the beating in his chest would take a few moments to calm.

There was a knock at his door much to his dismay and he held his breath as he pulled away from you at an almost snail speed. He climbed out of the bed onto tired legs and combed his fingers through his hair to pull on the ends.

He opened the door to Steve and his wind-bitten cheeks, blonde hair in disarray and coat still done up.

Bucky decided to step out and shut the door behind him, his voice gravelly as he asked, “What’s up, man?”

“I was gonna ask if you wanted to order a pizza for dinner,” he began, peering at the door with narrowed baby blue eyes. “Is Natasha here? I thought you two ended things, Bucky.”

“We did, we did. Nat’s not here.”

“Then who— You told Y/N you were turning a new leaf and you said you would finally tell her how you feel. You can’t fuck this up now, too—”

“Mother Rogers, if you could stop lecturing me for half a second,” Bucky started, glaring, “I could tell you that Y/N is the one in there—”

“What?”

“— and she’s taking a nap,” he continued. “Wilson’s got a girl at their place being loud as fuck. She just needed somewhere to go, I offered up our place.”

Steve smiled and playfully punched Bucky’s shoulder. “You gonna tell her when she wakes up? Maybe before the party tomorrow night?”

“I’ll tell her when I want to tell her, Steve. You can’t rush this shit.”

“S’been over a year, Buck. Glaciers move faster.”

PART 13: COMPETITIVE CONFRONTATION

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VE sent us briefs and covers for upcoming titles, and we’re sharing them with you. Here’s the Valiant Entertainment Solicits for May 2017.

X-O MANOWAR (2017) #3

Written by MATT KINDT Art by TOMÁS GIORELLO Cover A by LEWIS LAROSA Cover B by KENNETH ROCAFORT Interlocking Variant Cover by MICO SUAYAN X-O Manowar Icon Variant by DAVID MACK

Their world became his war!

Across every frontline, and through every trench, Aric of Dacia continues his hostile journey through a brutal alien planet the only way he knows how: with war. But the man once known as X-O Manowar is not alone. With a dedicated band of soldiers sworn to his side, Aric will prove his worth on the battlefield… and find himself in a position that no one saw coming!

New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt and Valiant exclusive rising star Tomas Giorello bring the punishing first act to Valiant’s biggest series of the year to its final stand-off… and will leave readers everywhere reeling with a last page surprise!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | VALIANT PREMIUM | On Sale MAY 24

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RAPTURE #1 (of 4)

Written by MATT KINDT Art by CAFU Cover A by MICO SUAYAN Cover B by J.G. JONES Character Design Variant by KANO Variant Cover by CAFU B&W Sketch Variant by MICO SUAYAN NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE Variant Also Available Blank Cover Also Available

On a scarred landscape, two otherworldly armies prepare to battle one last time, vying for control of a massive tower named from an ancient language no longer permitted to be spoken.

One army is led by a primeval force named Babel, whose goal is singular: to breach “Heaven” no matter the cost. The only thing standing in his way is a gray-haired barbaric warrior, filled with rage and regret, a man who sees this battle as his last chance for redemption. But he knows his depleted forces have little chance of victory unless aid comes.

Enter Tama: A 12-year old girl on the crest of a hill overlooking the battle, who has just become humanity’s only hope. The last in an ancient line of mystics who protect the Earth, she has foreseen this battle and knows millions will perish if she’s unable to stop it. Now Tama and her ragtag team of malcontents – Ninjak, Shadowman and Punk Mambo – must somehow defeat an elder god hell bent on piercing the heavens.

This summer, New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (X-O Manowar) and artistic sensation CAFU (Rai) lead a Tolkien-esque journey into the space between life and death…through the Deadside…and into the many worlds that lie beyond right here with a spellbinding and horrific standalone event!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 24

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ETERNAL WARRIOR: AWAKENING #1

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI Art by RENATO GUEDES Cover A by CLAYTON CRAIN Cover B by ROBERT GILL Variant Cover by MARC LAMING Variant Cover by JEFFREY VEREGGE NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE Variant Also Available

It is a time before civilization…

On the brink of carving out victory in the most violent battle of his life, Gilad Anni-Padda suffers a devastating injury. He awakens weeks later in a strange land, nursed back to health but with no memory of his past. A tribe has shown him compassion in an age of cruelty, and he will return their gift in kind. Now the real violence will begin…

New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps.) and acclaimed artist Renato Guedes (Bloodshot Reborn) lead a celebration of the Eternal Warrior’s 25th anniversary here with the second of four standalone specials honoring the most famous Valiant tales ever told!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | ONE-SHOT | On Sale MAY 10

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BRITANNIA: WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE #2 (of 4)

Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art by JUAN JOSÉ RYP Cover A by DAVID MACK Cover B by JUAN JOSÉ RYP Variant Cover by CLAYTON HENRY Variant Cover by ADAM GORHAM Variant Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

God complex!

Achillia and Antonius remain hot on the trail of whatever – or whoever – is causing the civilization’s elite to fall into a deadly illness. As gods and monsters stalk the pair both inside and outside of the gladiatorial arena, Rome’s greatest detective and its rising gladiator must separate the hauntings from hoaxes in a blood-boiling search for the truth. But will Achillia and Antonius solve the mystery and and prove Rubria’s innocence in time, or will Nero’s swift vengeance strike first?

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | VALIANT PRESTIGE | On Sale MAY 17

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FAITH #11 (“THE FAITHLESS” – PART 2)

Written by JODY HOUSER Art by JOE EISMA with MARGUERITE SAUVAGE Cover A by KANO Cover B by MIKE NORTON Cover C by CRYSSY CHEUNG Variant Cover by SARAH WINIFRED SEARLE

Faith no more!

One by one, Faith has outsmarted and defeated every member of her brand-new rogues gallery. But when all four of Los Angeles’ most sinister minds attack their sworn enemy at once, their combined power may prove to be too powerful to handle! But will evil finally triumph over the high-flying psiot…or collapse under its own collective weight? The most pivotal moment in Faith’s solo career starts here with a rumble that won’t just seal the fate of Los Angeles, but the entire nation!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 3

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NINJAK #27

Written by KEVIN MAURER Art by CAFU Cover A by STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover B by STEVE LIEBER Cover C by ALEX SANCHEZ Variant Cover by DAN PARENT

Snakebite!

He’s fought the Shadow Seven, journeyed to the Deadside, and bested death itself, but MI-6’s top superspy has never tested his limits like this! When Ninjak is assigned to the Middle East for a seemingly simple extraction, this once-routine mission will quickly turns south when the laws of nature are turned upside down…and mutated soldiers bearing the animalistic abilities of nature’s deadly predators strike from the shadows! Now, Ninjak must hone his lethal skills and channel his inner warrior like never before…or end up at the bottom of the food chain!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 17

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DIVINITY III: STALINVERSE TPB

Written by MATT KINDT Art by TREVOR HAIRSINE Cover by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC

Earth has a new god. The world you know is gone. Welcome to the Stalinverse, comrade.

Welcome to the year 2017…where the Soviet Union has spent decades as the world’s reigning superpower and the Iron Curtain now encircles a planet riddled with war, strife, and oppression. Freedom is a thing of the past in the Stalinverse… So why can’t Russian intelligence officer Colin King shake the feeling that something has gone terribly wrong? He’ll put his freedom and life on the line to uncover the truth… Even if that means finding out whatever happened to the long-missing cosmonaut Abram Adams – the one man who just might hold the keyto unraveling the dystopian world of today…

New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (4001 A.D.) and blockbuster artist Trevor Hairsine (Divinity II) bring you the Valiant Universe like you’ve never seen it before!

Collecting DIVINITY III: STALINVERSE #1-4.

$14.99 | 112 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 3 TRADE PAPERBACK | ISBN: 978-1-68215-191-4

FAITH VOL. 3: SUPERSTAR TPB

Written by JODY HOUSER with LOUISE SIMONSON and RAFER ROBERTS Art by JOE EISMA and MEGHAN HETRICK with MARGUERITE SAUVAGE and COLLEEN DORAN Cover by CARMEN CARNERO

Fight and flight!

As Los Angeles’ high-flying protector, Faith has inspired the dreams of an entire metropolis… Now get ready to meet its worst nightmare! When an escaped psiot prisoner starts tearing through the streets, Faith must stop her fiery rampage before all hell breaks loose! But this isn’t just any ordinary threat… Not only can this empowered escapee drain the energy of everything in sight, she’s one of L.A.’s most controversial pop stars to boot!

Valiant’s chart-topping superhero is about to add a major new player to her frenemies list, courtesy of breakout writer Jody Houser (Mother Panic) and acclaimed artists Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells)! Plus: legendary writer Louise Simonson and Harvey Award-nominated artist Pere Pérez present history in the making as they bring together the leading female hero in comics today for a presidential milestone like no other!

Collecting FAITH #5-8.

$14.99 | 128 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 10 TRADE PAPERBACK | ISBN: 978-1-68215-199-0

A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG VOL. 3 – ANDROMEDA ESTRANGED TPB

Written by RAFER ROBERTS Art by MIKE NORTON with RYAN LEE and MARC LAMING Cover by KANO

Beatdown in the bayou!

At long last, Valiant’s gallant adventurers have finally located Armstrong’s long-missing wife…in that dreaded land that dare not speak its name: Florida! But after centuries of thinking that his near-immortal bride, Andromeda, was just a booze-induced hallucination, how will Armstrong make up for years of lies, losses, and infidelities? And, as if that wasn’t enough, a nefarious new force is about to release an army of bathsalt-using “Florida Men” to finish off Archer & Armstrong once and for all!

It’s a true story (not really) ripped from today’s headlines (pretty much)! Pack your Crocs and don’t skimp on the lotion because the Sunshine State is about to hit Archer & Armstrong like a bad seafood buffet…and we only have Harvey Award-nominated writer Rafer Roberts (Harbinger Renegade) and acclaimed artist Mike Norton (Revival) to blame!

Collecting A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #9-12.

$14.99 | 112 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 24 TRADE PAPERBACK | ISBN: 978-1-68215-203-4

via Valiant Entertainment

Valiant Entertainment Solicits for May 2017

VE sent us briefs and covers for upcoming titles, and we’re sharing them with you. Here’s the Valiant Entertainment Solicits for May 2017.

Valiant Entertainment Solicits for May 2017 VE sent us briefs and covers for upcoming titles, and we're sharing them with you. Here's the Valiant Entertainment Solicits for May 2017.

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VE sent us briefs and covers for upcoming titles, and we’re sharing them with you. Here’s the Valiant Entertainment Solicits for May 2017.

X-O MANOWAR (2017) #3

Written by MATT KINDT Art by TOMÁS GIORELLO Cover A by LEWIS LAROSA Cover B by KENNETH ROCAFORT Interlocking Variant Cover by MICO SUAYAN X-O Manowar Icon Variant by DAVID MACK

Their world became his war!

Across every frontline, and through every trench, Aric of Dacia continues his hostile journey through a brutal alien planet the only way he knows how: with war. But the man once known as X-O Manowar is not alone. With a dedicated band of soldiers sworn to his side, Aric will prove his worth on the battlefield… and find himself in a position that no one saw coming!

New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt and Valiant exclusive rising star Tomas Giorello bring the punishing first act to Valiant’s biggest series of the year to its final stand-off… and will leave readers everywhere reeling with a last page surprise!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | VALIANT PREMIUM | On Sale MAY 24

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RAPTURE #1 (of 4)

Written by MATT KINDT Art by CAFU Cover A by MICO SUAYAN Cover B by J.G. JONES Character Design Variant by KANO Variant Cover by CAFU B&W Sketch Variant by MICO SUAYAN NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE Variant Also Available Blank Cover Also Available

On a scarred landscape, two otherworldly armies prepare to battle one last time, vying for control of a massive tower named from an ancient language no longer permitted to be spoken.

One army is led by a primeval force named Babel, whose goal is singular: to breach “Heaven” no matter the cost. The only thing standing in his way is a gray-haired barbaric warrior, filled with rage and regret, a man who sees this battle as his last chance for redemption. But he knows his depleted forces have little chance of victory unless aid comes.

Enter Tama: A 12-year old girl on the crest of a hill overlooking the battle, who has just become humanity’s only hope. The last in an ancient line of mystics who protect the Earth, she has foreseen this battle and knows millions will perish if she’s unable to stop it. Now Tama and her ragtag team of malcontents – Ninjak, Shadowman and Punk Mambo – must somehow defeat an elder god hell bent on piercing the heavens.

This summer, New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (X-O Manowar) and artistic sensation CAFU (Rai) lead a Tolkien-esque journey into the space between life and death…through the Deadside…and into the many worlds that lie beyond right here with a spellbinding and horrific standalone event!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 24

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ETERNAL WARRIOR: AWAKENING #1

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI Art by RENATO GUEDES Cover A by CLAYTON CRAIN Cover B by ROBERT GILL Variant Cover by MARC LAMING Variant Cover by JEFFREY VEREGGE NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE Variant Also Available

It is a time before civilization…

On the brink of carving out victory in the most violent battle of his life, Gilad Anni-Padda suffers a devastating injury. He awakens weeks later in a strange land, nursed back to health but with no memory of his past. A tribe has shown him compassion in an age of cruelty, and he will return their gift in kind. Now the real violence will begin…

New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps.) and acclaimed artist Renato Guedes (Bloodshot Reborn) lead a celebration of the Eternal Warrior’s 25th anniversary here with the second of four standalone specials honoring the most famous Valiant tales ever told!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | ONE-SHOT | On Sale MAY 10

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BRITANNIA: WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE #2 (of 4)

Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art by JUAN JOSÉ RYP Cover A by DAVID MACK Cover B by JUAN JOSÉ RYP Variant Cover by CLAYTON HENRY Variant Cover by ADAM GORHAM Variant Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

God complex!

Achillia and Antonius remain hot on the trail of whatever – or whoever – is causing the civilization’s elite to fall into a deadly illness. As gods and monsters stalk the pair both inside and outside of the gladiatorial arena, Rome’s greatest detective and its rising gladiator must separate the hauntings from hoaxes in a blood-boiling search for the truth. But will Achillia and Antonius solve the mystery and and prove Rubria’s innocence in time, or will Nero’s swift vengeance strike first?

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | VALIANT PRESTIGE | On Sale MAY 17

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FAITH #11 (“THE FAITHLESS” – PART 2)

Written by JODY HOUSER Art by JOE EISMA with MARGUERITE SAUVAGE Cover A by KANO Cover B by MIKE NORTON Cover C by CRYSSY CHEUNG Variant Cover by SARAH WINIFRED SEARLE

Faith no more!

One by one, Faith has outsmarted and defeated every member of her brand-new rogues gallery. But when all four of Los Angeles’ most sinister minds attack their sworn enemy at once, their combined power may prove to be too powerful to handle! But will evil finally triumph over the high-flying psiot…or collapse under its own collective weight? The most pivotal moment in Faith’s solo career starts here with a rumble that won’t just seal the fate of Los Angeles, but the entire nation!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 3

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NINJAK #27

Written by KEVIN MAURER Art by CAFU Cover A by STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover B by STEVE LIEBER Cover C by ALEX SANCHEZ Variant Cover by DAN PARENT

Snakebite!

He’s fought the Shadow Seven, journeyed to the Deadside, and bested death itself, but MI-6’s top superspy has never tested his limits like this! When Ninjak is assigned to the Middle East for a seemingly simple extraction, this once-routine mission will quickly turns south when the laws of nature are turned upside down…and mutated soldiers bearing the animalistic abilities of nature’s deadly predators strike from the shadows! Now, Ninjak must hone his lethal skills and channel his inner warrior like never before…or end up at the bottom of the food chain!

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 17

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DIVINITY III: STALINVERSE TPB

Written by MATT KINDT Art by TREVOR HAIRSINE Cover by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC

Earth has a new god. The world you know is gone. Welcome to the Stalinverse, comrade.

Welcome to the year 2017…where the Soviet Union has spent decades as the world’s reigning superpower and the Iron Curtain now encircles a planet riddled with war, strife, and oppression. Freedom is a thing of the past in the Stalinverse… So why can’t Russian intelligence officer Colin King shake the feeling that something has gone terribly wrong? He’ll put his freedom and life on the line to uncover the truth… Even if that means finding out whatever happened to the long-missing cosmonaut Abram Adams – the one man who just might hold the keyto unraveling the dystopian world of today…

New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (4001 A.D.) and blockbuster artist Trevor Hairsine (Divinity II) bring you the Valiant Universe like you’ve never seen it before!

Collecting DIVINITY III: STALINVERSE #1-4.

$14.99 | 112 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 3 TRADE PAPERBACK | ISBN: 978-1-68215-191-4

FAITH VOL. 3: SUPERSTAR TPB

Written by JODY HOUSER with LOUISE SIMONSON and RAFER ROBERTS Art by JOE EISMA and MEGHAN HETRICK with MARGUERITE SAUVAGE and COLLEEN DORAN Cover by CARMEN CARNERO

Fight and flight!

As Los Angeles’ high-flying protector, Faith has inspired the dreams of an entire metropolis… Now get ready to meet its worst nightmare! When an escaped psiot prisoner starts tearing through the streets, Faith must stop her fiery rampage before all hell breaks loose! But this isn’t just any ordinary threat… Not only can this empowered escapee drain the energy of everything in sight, she’s one of L.A.’s most controversial pop stars to boot!

Valiant’s chart-topping superhero is about to add a major new player to her frenemies list, courtesy of breakout writer Jody Houser (Mother Panic) and acclaimed artists Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells)! Plus: legendary writer Louise Simonson and Harvey Award-nominated artist Pere Pérez present history in the making as they bring together the leading female hero in comics today for a presidential milestone like no other!

Collecting FAITH #5-8.

$14.99 | 128 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 10 TRADE PAPERBACK | ISBN: 978-1-68215-199-0

A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG VOL. 3 – ANDROMEDA ESTRANGED TPB

Written by RAFER ROBERTS Art by MIKE NORTON with RYAN LEE and MARC LAMING Cover by KANO

Beatdown in the bayou!

At long last, Valiant’s gallant adventurers have finally located Armstrong’s long-missing wife…in that dreaded land that dare not speak its name: Florida! But after centuries of thinking that his near-immortal bride, Andromeda, was just a booze-induced hallucination, how will Armstrong make up for years of lies, losses, and infidelities? And, as if that wasn’t enough, a nefarious new force is about to release an army of bathsalt-using “Florida Men” to finish off Archer & Armstrong once and for all!

It’s a true story (not really) ripped from today’s headlines (pretty much)! Pack your Crocs and don’t skimp on the lotion because the Sunshine State is about to hit Archer & Armstrong like a bad seafood buffet…and we only have Harvey Award-nominated writer Rafer Roberts (Harbinger Renegade) and acclaimed artist Mike Norton (Revival) to blame!

Collecting A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #9-12.

$14.99 | 112 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 24 TRADE PAPERBACK | ISBN: 978-1-68215-203-4

via Valiant Entertainment

Valiant Entertainment Solicits for May 2017 VE sent us briefs and covers for upcoming titles, and we're sharing them with you. Here's the Valiant Entertainment Solicits for May 2017.

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*Sees post* *Idea pop out*

Hello I was thinking about the Norton x Nurse Reader and immediately thought of his B tier skin Jarhead.

And a fan made game which i recall is called white tombstone, basically where the skins in the same essence as Jarhead (Norton's skin) plus some additional characters.

I think Norton's and Nurse Reader have like the some similarities for Ada and Emil's relationship or connection.

I like to see what to think about this concept.

Ayyooooo why didn’t I think about this!

Na cause if you really think about it , it would be something like Ada and emil’s situation but it still wouldn’t be that close as Norton would be more independent and stubborn.

The Shadowed Mind: A Paranoia's Grip

Characters: Norton Campbell

Genre: fluff, SFW

Female Reader

Warnings: mentions of violence, slightly dark fic, mental health issues, mentions of paranoia, mentions of slight possessive actions, slight manipulation, aggressive behaviour

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As usual you would meet him when the doctor placed you in charge of him, seeing how a variety of nurses had trouble looking after him.

“He was quite a challenge to deal with”

As other nurses would say. You’d hear stories of his actions with doctors and nurses, with how he’d have episodes of violent behaviour, breaking any object that’s close to him or refusing to take any medication, not trusting what they would do to him.

Well it wouldn’t be surprising though…he DOES suffer from paranoia.

Though the doctors do warn you not to let your guard down. Norton is smarter than you’d think. Thus explaining how others refused to be in charge of him and the last option was you.

So as we all know:

Norton Campbell, a patient with severe paranoia, is known for his persistent belief that he is in constant danger. This has led him to always wear a cook pot as a makeshift helmet, which he believes protects him from harm. He exhibits a tendency to deliberately create confusion and mistrust in others, as a defense mechanism against his perceived threats. He is wary of the medical staff, often viewing them as potential threats or manipulators.

Norton's interactions with doctors and nurses are characterized by skepticism and manipulation. He tends to treat medical professionals with suspicion, often attempting to undermine their authority and sow doubt in their actions. He may use his intelligence and persuasive skills to challenge their decisions and create a sense of unease among the staff, making it difficult for them to gain his trust.

So:

When you’d be assigned to care for Norton, he initially responds with hostility and attempts to manipulate you, testing your patience and resolve. He displays a cold and distant demeanor, making it clear that he does not trust easily. His interactions with you are marked by a constant wariness, as he tries to gauge your intentions and capabilities. However, over time, as you demonstrate genuine care and understanding, Norton's defenses slowly begin to crumble. He starts to open up, albeit cautiously, showing glimpses of vulnerability and allowing you to see beyond his protective facade.

Thus he begins to warm up to you:

As your actions continues to provide compassionate care and unwavering support, Norton's demeanor softens, and he begins to show signs of trust and attachment. He still struggles with moments of mistrust and emotional volatility, but he also starts seeking comfort and solace in the your presence. Your interactions become more genuine, and Norton finds himself relying on the you for emotional support and stability, despite his lingering fears and insecurities.

You’d find him staring at you whenever he’d be in deep thought, or occasionally fiddle with the hem of your dress. Surprisingly Norton’s actually quite touch starved and he may be a little…possessive and show signs of slight jealousy if you’d interact with any other male patients or doctors.

So he might grab a little too hard on your waist for the whole day to keep you from going anywhere…

While there is a gradual shift towards warmth and trust in your relationship, the journey is fraught with emotional turmoil and challenges, reflecting the complex nature of Norton's mental state and your unwavering dedication to his well-being.

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As a Norton and fools gold simp I just read your resent norton fic and I just melted!

It’s soo AWESOME!

This baby needs all the love seriously I as a woman would dedicate everything for this hot poor man! The way I would let him ravish me……ANYWAYS!

Can I request a norton x nurse reader. Based of his backstory and life in the mines reader works as a nurse for the miners. She takes her job seriously and looks after the men, she wants to make sure they are well because of the bad environment of the mines which also includes their status as the lower class so she understands how little they get and how hard they need to work just to get any resource that will get them going. One of her favourite is of course Norton since he always seems to be bruised and beaten, she always sees him and tends to him though he’s always closed off and cold, he doesn’t seem to want to talk nor have a lighthearted chat, even when she smiles sweetly at him and comforts him he’s as hard as a rock, as if he’s emotionless or just want to be alone. Though sometimes the silence is calming with her bandaging up his arms and cleaning his face making her slightly flustered (occasionally feeling up his muscles it’s no doubt norton is a pretty attractive man especially with those scars on his face that she’s dying to run her fingers across it and kiss) . Despite his coldness there was one time where he helped her when she was being harassed by some miners but before she could thank him he walked away.

Though the explosion incident occurred which changed everything, reader came to find the mines in rubble and found norton passed out looking very badly injured. She takes him to her home and patches him up& thinking of offering him to stay with her and she’ll take care of him . Of course he would be overwhelmed by the comfort of a bed , warm healthy food and a safe environment. But she makes sure to make him as comfortable as possible.

A bit of angst but nsfw with some fluff

Hope this isn’t too much!!!

i am not able to write all of this because it would long... very long because this man wants an essay from me.. which happened anyway jnfjnfvjnvfjn he got me making two parts

FREE ME FROM NORTON I WANT OUT sobbing thts a lie i need him to crush me i need him in unnormal way

Edit to separate another post sorry