#Partners in suffering

[heart-like-a-haunted-house]

Re: your query about the new man on your blog.

I very much appreciate it when my dash is full of a moot’s new obsession and he’s not a GWM (generic white man). Those don’t come around too often. Who is this guy anyway 😄

@letsby Hahaha! Well, glad you're enjoying it! I was afraid you'd hate me for it 🤣 Being (mostly) in different fandoms is quite the way of things for us nowadays, isn't it? But I try to be at least a little fair since opening my new Blog, by shuffling the Queue, to post a bit of everything. Anyway, I'm so glad you approve of Damien on your dashboard! He's an awesome sweetheart, you'd like him 🥰 I've heard people use the term blorbo-in-law or blorbo by association... Is that what Damien is to you now? 😜

To answer your question: Who is Damien?

I'm still pretty new to him, in the general sense. But he does a lot of different things. He's a Voice Actor in games, anime, audiobooks, etc. He's a very active Streamer on Twitch. He's a cast member on the very well-known YouTube Channel: Smosh (sketch and improv comedy, variety gaming, discussion, reading Reddit, and so on.) He has also done some more traditional acting for movies and TV, in the past. So, Damien definitely does a large number of things, haha!

I originally discovered him through the Smosh Reading Reddit videos. Then, discovered he also featured heavily in some anime and games that I had enjoyed. So, I was engaging with his work before I even realized it, technically. And then, I found myself having the mysterious desire to watch anything he'd ever been in, and watch all his Livestreams. So, you know... The typical "a new fave has entered the arena" experience! 🤣 One moment, I was normal about everything. And then, BOOM!

I honestly think a massive crush on him was brewing, long before I even noticed... And then... It just unexpectedly erupted from me one day 🤣 Now, here we are. But, I mean... You've seen him. Can you blame me??? 😍 I was enticed. Charmed. Bewitched, in fact! Romanced by his beautiful smile, stunningly gorgeous looks, humor, heart of gold, and ever-changing hair color! Hehehe!

[color-ns]

Sometimes tweeter people know their stuff- this is the right kind of toxic angst I want to read.

[prouvaireafterdark]

listen I know it's heartbreaking that Claudia dies and it's understandable to wish she didn't, but let's please not accuse the writers of fridging her. to do so is a fundamental misunderstanding of the story and is frankly insulting to the intelligence and skill of the writers of the show.

Claudia's death, and the overwhelming grief and regret her parents experience because of it, is quite literally the point of the entire story. she dies because Anne's daughter Michele died of leukemia when she was five years old and there was nothing she or her husband could do to prevent it.

writing IWTV was how Anne coped with the unimaginable loss of a parent losing her child. she created a story about a little girl that could not die and then killed her anyway. Claudia's death is a senseless, unavoidable tragedy, just like Michele's was. the grief that haunts Louis and Lestat for the rest of their lives is the same grief that haunted Anne and her husband.

so when you're accusing people of killing Claudia off to benefit a story about two men, please remember that in real life sometimes parents lose their children. please remember Michele Rice.

she's the reason Claudia exists.

she's also the reason Claudia cannot be saved.

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@letsby He really is! 😄 Livestreams or videos with Damien involved are always a great time!

I'm sorry the 'bill me for the stripper' story? Why haven't I heard of this? I need to hear it or a synopsis of it

[last-starry-sky]

Had a dream last night of alpha!141 discovering omega!reader through her small “daily life” youtube channel.

Just the thought of four massive men pressed together, jostling one another to watch you on one phone screen (held in a fucking death grip) as you film yourself setting up your nest or making a smoothie.

[crowttore]

Genshin characters as ways animals court and mate

Welcome to another round of (hopefully) the weirdest biology lessons you'll ever receive. Essentially a shitpost, someone should take away my writing privileges. There could be better suited animals out there, I just chose from the ones I know. Some are reposts from my old blog, some are new.

Characters: Wriothesley, Dehya, Venti, Keqing, Kaeya, Xiangling, Neuvillette, Pantalone

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Tags: nsfw in the way a national geographic documentary is, there are no graphic details but proceed at your own discretion

Wriothesley - Acinonyx jubatus (Cheetah)

Regrettably, Wriothesley doesn't have as much time to see you as he'd prefer, seeing as he spends most of his time in the fortress. As such, he can be somewhat of a passionate and at times eager lover when he gets his hands on you. He takes pride in his physique and thoroughly enjoys when you're visiting and goes down to watch him train. Better yet if you see him win a match. Once he has you alone, he wastes no time getting close, his voice low and sultry as he asks about all that has transpired since he saw you last. His hands roam along your body as you try to answer, knowing full well nothing you say makes sense, heart swelling at the look in his eyes. It's fine, he'll ask again later when you're both relaxing with a cup of tea. Cheetahs are actually very straight-forward when it comes to reproduction. Males living in coalitions will sometimes fight for the right to mate. Females use a combination of vocal signals and urination to attract a partner, the male might also use urination to indicate his location. Once the pair meet, the male produces a series of sounds called the 'stutter-bark' which triggers female hormonal cascades and induces ovulation so the female is in prime condition for mating. Wriothesley could make a lot of people ovulate with his voice alone let's be honest.

Dehya - Orcinus orca (orca / killer whale)

You first notice that things have changed when Dehya starts inviting you along (only on jobs that are low risk, of course). Then you notice how her touch begins to change, what used to be simply grabbing your wrist to pull you back before a sumpter beast could trample you turns into a lingering hand at the small of your back or a thumb rubbing circles along the back of your hand as she doesn't let go. She's always been talkative with you, but at this point, there are so many layers to your communication that an outsider would have trouble following a conversation. Next, you realise that several in the Corps of Thirty recognise you as "The Flame-Mane's partner", something that only makes her smile and wrap an arm around your shoulder when you bring it up. "You don't seem to mind it". From there, she's in Sumeru City more often, dedicating her time there to you - especially if she can convince you to let her dress you up. Orcas are incredibly intelligent and have a very high level of social organisation. Pods are tightly knit but can split for a few weeks to months depending on conditions. Courtship behaviour typically includes vocalisation specific to the dialect of that clan (one organisational level above pods), play-like behaviour such as breaching the surface, and non-sexual physical touch. "Coerced mating" does not seem to appear in orcas, with one observed instance of a male (with the aid of its mother) attempting to kill a female's offspring to mate with her resulting in the female severely wounding the male and thus dissuading further attempts. Orcas have also been observed to... dress up.... by placing dead fish on their heads and swimming around like that.

Venti - Sepia apama (Giant cuttlefish)

This little charmeur knows exactly how to play the mating game despite competition being fierce. Not exactly imposing, people merely scoff when he cozies up to you. Sure, he has his hands all over you and his head making a bee-line towards your lap. But he's drunk. And oddly endearing in how gently he touches you, like you're something precious, his eyes almost shining when he looks at you. Gotta remember he's a poet as well, a few of his sweet words and it's impossible to resist going home with him. Giant cuttlefish males are very competitive and aggressive, with the largest ones being able to secure females. BUT smaller males, sometimes referred to as 'sneaker males', will wait for the larger male to be distracted and sneak past to mate. They've also been observed to change their colouring and hide their hectocotylus (think of it as a specialised penis-arm) to resemble a female and better hide.

Keqing - Hippocampus hippocampus (Short-snouted seahorse)

The Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing is, unsurprisingly, a busy young lady. However, that doesn't mean there's no time for frivolities. It's just a matter of adjusting your schedules, nothing a bit of planning can't handle. She's fond of inviting you for early morning walks, preferably bringing breakfast for a brief stop at the outskirts of Liyue Harbour. Of course, you notice that she starts asking for your opinion on a multitude of topics, most curiously when you've joined her for shopping and any compliment from your lips has a faint blush dusting her cheeks. Despite how independent she is, the closer you two become, the more comfortable she gets with trusting you to lighten her load. Absolutely adores coming home to you being all domestic. Short-snouted seahorses are extremely faithful to each other once they're a pair, even syncronising their reproductive stages to be fertile at the same time. The first time every day a pair meet, they perform a 'greeting' that typically lasts more than five minutes and consists of moving around together. Like all other seahorses, they are ovoviviparous, meaning the female has an ovipositor that she uses to deposit eggs into a pouch on the male's abdomen. The male carries the eggs until they are fully developed, at which point he goes into labour. Interestingly, a male in a secure pair is ready to receive eggs mere hours after labour without any negative health impact.

Kaeya - Pavo muticus (Green peafowl)

Kaeya is impossible. Between being quite the flirt and keeping everyone at arm's length, you well and truly have no idea what's going on. You think he always dresses up a little more nicely when he knows in advance you'll be there. You think he tenses a little less when it's your hand that brushes against his skin. You think he sounds a little more sincere when he invites you home. But that's the frightening part, you think a lot of things, but you don't know anything. Not until the day he looks a little worse for wear, makes no move to undress you after sitting down on the bed. He brings your hand to his cheek, guides your fingers to push his eyepatch off. You don't praise the beauty, instead opting to press a kiss to his eyelid. That's when he confesses to having only sought out your company and how he doesn't want to continue with things as they are. He wants more, even if it scares him. Green peafowl sets itself apart from the more commonly known Indian peafowl by not displaying lek behaviour (a lek is a gathering of males where they 'perform' for the attention of females that roam around). In the wild, young males have been primarily observed maintaining a harem, but because of conflicting observations, it is believed that while juvenile birds can gather in a harem, older birds form monogamous pairs. While the tail of a peacock is traditionally considered an ornament for attracting females, it is now also considered "honest signalling of fitness". A longer tail makes flight more difficult, and evidence points towards investment in tail growth happening at the expense of immune function. A bit like some unhealthy things humans are prone to partake in to enhance appeal.

Xiangling - Blattella germanica (German cockroach)

It probably comes as no surprise that Xiangling likes to surprise you with treats and meals. She takes great pride in making sure you're provided for and makes certain there's never a dull moment for your tastebuds. Maybe it's a little overwhelming at first, but don't worry, she'll learn your preferences for flavour combinations quickly. But more than anything, Xiangling loves being in the kitchen with you and seeing you add your own personal touch. Sure, she has a penchant for running all over the place, but there's no place like home. Blattella germanica males produce a sugary substance that they secrete from their back, offering it to females to keep them still long enough for copulation. This penchant for glucose led producers of pest controls to include it as bait, but as nature tends to, this has prompted a rise of glucose-aversion and a shift towards the sugary substance produced containing more complex sugars to distinguish the taste. Experimental little chefs.

Neuvillette - Torquigener albomaculosus (white-spotted pufferfish)

The kind, thoughtful, compassionate, awkward Iudex of Fontaine is the picture of "he's a little confused, but he's got the spirit." Neuvillette has no idea what to do with himself the first time he feels his heart tighten at your smile. Unfortunately, he's not exactly subtle, various romance novels suddenly popping up around his office... He tries everything, consults Furina (not a good idea, too many sweets), the melusine (better but still not great, aquatic flowers aren't that appealing on dry land), gifts you pure spring water with a taste description matches your personality in his mind (Wriothesley begged him to just invite you for tea instead and Neuvillette should have listened). It gets especially bad endearing when he asks you to accompany him for a stroll. You're confused when he brings you out into shallow water, insisting you sit down while he proudly presents the partially submerged 'nest' so you will always have a safe place to return to. These pufferfish have some unique habits compared to other pufferfish. To impress a female and show that she will be well taken care of, the male creates a large nest on the seafloor, making big circles and pushing the sand around to get it just right. We're not exactly sure why they make these nest... And even less why they seemingly refuse to reuse them. It's believed that females pick a male based on how 'impressive' the design is and how fine the sand within the nest is - presumably for the safety of the eggs. If I were a pufferfish and a slightly different kind of pufferfish started showing off a nest, I'd be pretty confused.

Pantalone - Gerridae spp. (Water striders) OR Garrulus glandarius (Eurasian jay)

How Pantalone acts very much depends on who you are and how you behave. If you're simply a means to an end (his own release) then you can expect to be used, under threats of misfortune if you're uncooperative, and then discarded. But, if you've truly caught his attention as something worth keeping, then you can expect a well thought out, catered specifically to your tastes, display of his wealth and what he can offer you if you stick around. Gerridae males will mount the female while they're on the water surface and thrum his legs against the surface to attract predators (the female is more likely to be eaten since she is closer to the surface), only stopping once the female stops resisting. The eurasian jay has been observed to regularly give gifts, not only right before mating, and has displayed that conscious thought goes into picking what the female will appreciate the most, with often opting for bringing her something 'new and exciting'.

If you - for unknown reasons - would want me to assign your fav (from genshin or hsr) an animal, send me an ask (❁´◡`❁)

There's also a comprehensive guide on Dottore and mating

Genshin masterlist

[neo--queen--serenity]

When I rewatched the Bridon Arc, I noticed that each time Lu Guang has a nightmare (once in episode 3, and again in episode 4), his watch is stuck on the exact time and date that he chose to abandon his original timeline to try to save Cheng Xiaoshi. More specifically, it's the date and time that he associates with Cheng Xiaoshi’s death: September 13, at 00:05.

[heart-like-a-haunted-house]

A Roleplay Post From My Previous Blog.

Shifting in my seat, the desire for physical comfort felt pointless in the face of such unrelenting emotional pain. My hip reverberated with what could only be described as a bone-shattering pop in the joint. Usually this would bring about a shared empathetic ribbing. But now, the familiar sound only attracted your forlorn eyes.

“You okay?”

“Yeah, I’m just tired.”

“You’re hardly sleeping and your whole body is tense, no matter how hard you try to relax?” you extrapolated, knowing the details of my hidden discomfort all too well.

Turning my gaze away, I caught the tear before it could streak across my cheek. “Pretty much.”

“Did you try those muscle relaxers yet?”

“No,” I admitted shakily, “I’m not sure which is worse. The sleeping nightmares, or the waking ones.”

“I know, I have them, too.” You sighed, rising from the couch and moving to unbuckle the clips holding my feet in place on the pedals.

“Vicky, I don’t want to get out of my chair-”

“You may not want to, but your body needs the rest. And just humor me here. I’m merisable , you’re merisable, and misery loves couch company,” you concluded, lifting me from the seat, and tucking me into the sofa cushions. These instances were also commonly adorned with laughter, but instead fell flat against the deadpan of heartache.

Sitting beside me, there was a shared silence, manifested in a staring contest with the opposite wall. This rumination was made more bearable by said company. At least this loneliness wasn’t being felt alone.

Suddenly struck by a long-forgotten memory, I reached for the plush blanket draped across the armrest of the couch. Shaking it out, I stretched the fluffy fabric across our laps.

You looked to me then, wordlessly questioning the act.

I shrugged, “My mom always use to say that any problem could be more easily solved while wrapped in a blanket.” I smiled wearily, “I took that advice once as a kid… Beat the boss in a video game I was playing that afternoon. Thought maybe it would give us that same luck.”

It was nice to see you smile, nice to hear another laugh despite the hardship. “At this point, I’ll try anything.”

The smiles disappeared as quickly as they had come though, hesitant words now suspended in the air. “You’re right. We have to get Negan out of there.”

“Yeah, but how? Rick would never let us inside the gates again.”

“He would if we confirm his accusations,” I whispered.

Your eyes went wide, and you shifted toward me, lowering your voice to match mine. “Shit, I wasn’t expecting an actual plan.”

“All those sleepless nights give way to plotting and scheming, I guess,” I said, caught somewhere between teasing and truth.

“Okay then, let me in on it already.”

“We act as living proof of every negative opinion Rick has about Negan. Tell him Negan kept us as prisoners once we arrived here, that their whole conversation about you and I coming here to live happily ever after was just a ploy, bait for Negan’s control over Alexandria. We tell Rick that we overheard talk of a hidden outpost harboring more Saviors, put together right before Negan was captured. We grovel in the extreme, beg as though we narrowly escaped with our lives, plead for forgiveness. Anything we have to say, as long as it puts us back in that house, and closer to Negan. Rick hasn’t seen us since the day we left, we should use that to our advantage.”

“But how do we even know they’re keeping Negan in the community?” you finally broke in.

“You know the weird cellar that was always locked?” I trailed off.

Realization dawned then, “You think they’re keeping him that close?”

“I do. Think about it, Rick views Negan as nothing more than a trophy of his heroism at this point. He’s gonna keep that close to the cuff, wouldn’t you say?”

“Fuck. So, we’d be in this for… The long con, then?”

I nodded, trying to gauge your reaction. “If everything went to plan, the longer we built trust before trying to break Negan out, the better… Yes.”

You went silent, looking again to the grey wall. My eyes, however, remained on your profile, nerves buzzing in the quiet.

“I’m scared to ask what you’re thinking, ” I confessed.

Looking at me once more, a smile played on your lips. “I’m wondering if I should applaud your cunning genius, or fear it.” You threw an arm around me then, pulling inward for a hug.

Negan: "No, Simon. I told you, I'm staying put until the ladies are tip-top, understand?"

(...)

"No shit I'm stressed! Now, hurry back with the the med supplies. Alyssa's fever spiked again, and Vicky thinks we may have a bun in the oven. So, patience is not the name of the fucking game today. Are we clear?"

[sweetmapple]

Patron saint of “put that guy in situations”

[ventresses]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (11/?)

Star Wars + Text Posts & Headlines

[letsby]

Canon 😆

a person with chronic illness saying “I wish I could ravish you right now I’m just very tired” is extremely sexy and romantic

[letsby]

@itsjustafeelingthatihave oh look 😄

JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN as Jason Crouse The Good Wife: Season 7, Episode 19 - Landing

[reneeub]

Neil "I'm fine" Josten and Jean "I was injured in a scrimmage" Moreau

[kodasea]

Before September ends.

[scamguy]

im trying to read post canon yoohankim fics and i can't be bothered to look for them on ao3 like...... im not going to lie a lot of it is really boring.... its fluff in a way that really doesnt appeal to my taste. uh oops I just wrote a bunch of shit in the tags

[heart-like-a-haunted-house]

A Roleplay Post From My Previous Blog.

Negan: Psst, what’s this I hear about you and Hot Wheels freein’ this ol’ jail bird? I’m currently caught between proud as hell, and pissed as hell. What the shit are you two thinkin’, risking everything for me? What’s gotten into you gals?

Negan: *weary sigh* Look, I'm not trying to stop you. Hell, even if I wanted to abject, I know you'll protect each with a ferocity that'll make everyone in Alexandria step the hell back. And I know better than to mess with things when my beautiful wives are on a mission. Honestly, feels like you two have been the only ones to truly stick with me, even before things took a shit turn. And as far as other folks waiting on me, they're not really on my mind right now. I'm now just worried as fuck about you two, putting yourselves directly in the line of fire for me like this. And you can't tell me not to worry. What we've got goin', worrying about each other is just part of the deal. I hope it goes without saying that I love and miss the both of you, too. And that's why I gotta say, should things get any more fuckin' dangerous than they already are, ya' both gotta get outta here, ya' gotta run. The thought that's been keeping me sane in here is you and Alyssa, out there, living life. So, it's gotta stay that way, with or without me. Just stay alive.

But should this seriously badass prisionbreak plan work out, I can guarantee that you ladies will be lavished in my thanks, from head to toe, for as long as I fucking live. For the time being though, I'll have to rack my imagination, and enjoy the fantasy of you two tearing Rick to little prickish pieces. I can practically hear Alyssa's tires on the ground, angrily buzzing towards Rick as we speak. He has no idea what's coming with you girls. Fuck, I'm a lucky bastard, having you both! I'll wait for you, baby. As long as it takes.

Love, Negan.