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[kerink]

in light of people's confusion over cecil's longevity in @sexymanotd i wanted to document a bit of his history for those unfamiliar or nostalgic

welcome to night vale is a podcast written by joseph fink and jeffrey cranor. cecil gerschwin palmer is the main character and voiced by cecil baldwin.

it debuted on june 15, 2012 it reached its peak in popularity in 2013-2014

despite this, wtnv has been one of tumblr's top fandoms since staff started tracking fandom-related data in 2014

for the longest time the only thing we knew about cecil's appearance was: "He is wearing a tie. He is not tall or short. Not thin or fat." and that wasn't until episode 19 which aired march 15, 2013. for almost a full year we had no idea what cecil looked like. so tumblr's collective unconscious kicked into high gear and we did what we do best

we created a tumblr sexyman

from know your meme: "Defining traits of the archetype include skinny body type, trickster or villain role and dapper clothing."

know your meme identifies wheatley (portal 2, 2011) and the onceler (the lorax, 2012) as being likely tumblr's first sexymen. and the onceler fandom was at its peak in 2012-2013, the same time as wtnv. in addition to this, the hannibal fandom has been cited as one of the contributing factors to wtnv's success on tumblr.

so tumblr had created an archetype that worked and the wtnv fandom was made up of mostly hannibal fans - the foundation for putting cecil in a suit was there. and honestly? cecil's at work in the show, why wouldn't he be well dressed?

however, while this explains his attire it doesn't explain some of cecil's more unique sexyman features, namely the tentacles. for this we have to return to the 2014 fandom review analysis where you can see the most popular fandom at the time: homestuck

haven't you ever wondered why almost a quarter (189/923 at time of writing) of E rated wtnv fics on ao3 are tagged tentacles or tentacle sex? why cecil having tentacles for a dick is such a seemingly popular headcanon? well look no further then homestuck cultural hold over.

throughout all of this, the development of the sexyman archetype on tumblr and the rise of homestuck, one creator really stands out: kinomatika

kino was one of the most popular homestuck artists on tumblr at the time, popular for their eridan fanart. if you google image search "welcome to night vale" kino's art is still one of the first results you'll get

their design was so popular in fact it was featured in wtnv related articles from the time

and yes there were absolutely other artists giving cecil tentacles and moving tattoos at the time, but it can't be understated the reach kino had and the influence their homestuck roots had on their design choices

i recommend going through the archive of @nightvaleartclub to see how cecil used to be portrayed back in the early days. unfortunately the earliest fanart i've been able to find is july 2013 and i find it hard to believe it took tumblr a year to draw him. although, i started listening at episode 5 and didn't start drawing him until then myself so who knows...

cecil has had tumblr's heart in a vice grip since episode 1, with "20,000 posts, 183,000 blogs and 680,000 notes using the #Night Vale tag" during its first week. tumblr's love for wtnv has always been fairly genuine, from the impact the writing has had on tumblr humor and future story telling, to how wtnv paved the way for lgbt+ representation in indi media, to how it popularized podcasts as a medium for story telling, to the little comforts some of cecil's quotes still bring people today

cecil is not only a founding father of tumblr culture, but also a blorbo of the people. cecil the character in canon has a tumblr account where he posts his art and slash fanfiction.

although cecil's character has developed over time and we've come to see what a ditzy, eccentric, brat he really is, changing his status from sexyman to babygirl, cecil is absolutely a character you should embrace. and you know what... despite what i've said in the past

#cecilsweep

[ID: Images one and two are Google analytic graphs for the search terms "welcome to night vale" and "wtnv" between June 15, 2015 and January 27, 2023. They both depict very sharp spikes around 2013-2014 until the lines decrease greatly over time.

Image three is a drawing of Cecil from Welcome To Nightvale. He is white, with white hair, glasses, a third eye on his forehead, and he is wearing a suit. In the background is the silhouette of a neighborhood from the WTNV official art, a galaxy, and a moon. It is tinted purple. Image four is the always has been meme. Instead of the earth is the tumblr logo, and the text is: “a wtnv fansite?” “Always has been”. End ID] id thanks to @princess-of-purple-prose

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so seb and y/n broke up after 2011, super messy break up, alot of tears, and they have never spoken after that. she switched jobs into mercedes. he has a panic attack and is gasping for breath and keeps asking for y/n. y/n comes running and seb breaks down sobbing. note the date is the same as the day they broke up. he confesses that he messed up and is so sorry. Thanks! love ur blog <333333333333333333

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breathe baby breathe (sv5)

The air in the Red Bull garage hung heavy. The tension wasn't new - ever since 2010, ever since the spectacularly messy break-up that left a trail of shattered trophies and tear-stained pit walls, Seb and Y/N existed in an uneasy parallel universe within the F1 circus. He, a stoic German with haunted blue eyes, remained with Red Bull. She, a steely Brit with a heart encased in ice, had taken a high-profile switch to Mercedes.

Qualifying had been a disaster for Seb. A gearbox issue had left him stranded on track, his championship dreams spiraling down like a flaming meteor. Now, back in the garage, a cold sweat slicked his palms. His vision swam, the faces of mechanics blurring into an incomprehensible mess. His chest tightened, a cold vice squeezing the air from his lungs. He tried to take a breath, but it came out in a ragged gasp.

Panic clawed its way up his throat. This wasn't right. This wasn't just disappointment. His heart hammered a frantic tattoo against his ribs, each beat a deafening boom in his head. The air, thick with the smell of burnt rubber and ozone, offered no solace. He fumbled for his water bottle, the plastic slick with sweat in his trembling hand.

The world seemed to tilt on its axis. He stumbled back, his vision going dark at the edges. A primal fear, a terror he hadn't felt since he was a child lost in the supermarket, seized him. A strangled cry escaped his lips – not a word, just a raw sound of terror.

Mark Webber, ever the teammate, noticed Seb's distress first. "Seb! You alright?" The concern in Mark's voice barely penetrated the fog of panic muddling Seb's thoughts. He needed Y/N. It was a nonsensical thought, a desperate plea from a drowning man clutching at a straw. But it was the only lifeline he could grasp.

"Y/N," he rasped, his voice a pathetic croak. Mark's eyebrows shot up in surprise. The name had never passed Seb's lips in all these years. But right now, reason had abandoned him.

Mark didn't hesitate. He knew the history, the bitter fallout, but in this moment, all he saw was a teammate in distress. "Y/N!" he bellowed, his voice cracking through the tense silence of the garage.

Y/N was huddled in the Mercedes garage, dissecting the telemetry data from Lewis's qualifying run. The news of Seb's car trouble had filtered through, a bittersweet pang twisting in her gut. She'd long buried the ghost of their relationship, or so she thought.

Mark's urgent yell shattered her focus. "Y/N!" It echoed through the corridor, laced with a raw panic that sent a jolt through her. Memories, both bitter and sweet, flooded her mind. Ignoring the bewildered stares of her colleagues, she surged towards Red Bull's garage, a primal fear urging her forward.

The sight that greeted her ripped the carefully constructed wall around her heart clean open. Seb, usually the epitome of stoicism, was a crumpled mess on the floor. His face, drained of color, was contorted in fear, his breaths coming in ragged gasps. His normally steely blue eyes were wide and frantic, searching for something, someone.

The past dissolved. This wasn't about their break-up, not anymore. This was about a human being in distress. Ignoring the initial shock, she dropped to her knees beside him, her professional training kicking in. "Seb, hey, focus on me," she said, her voice firm but gentle. He didn't respond, his gaze flitting around the room like a trapped animal.

Panic threatened to engulf her again, but she forced it down. Taking a deep breath, she mirrored it, holding his hand and speaking slowly, deliberately. "breathe baby breathe for me Seb. In with me, slow and steady." He flinched at the touch of her hand, a flicker of recognition crossing his face, then quickly masked by raw fear.

He tried, or rather, his body tried. His breaths came in shallow gasps, each one a struggle. Seeing his plight, she knelt closer, gently pushing a stray strand of hair off his damp forehead. It was a simple gesture, born of instinct, and it seemed to anchor him.

"That's it," she murmured, her voice a soothing balm. "Slow breaths. You're alright, Seb. You're with me." As the words left her lips, a strangled sob ripped through him, shaking his entire frame. Tears welled in his eyes, threatening to spill, but he squeezed his eyes shut, a desperate attempt to hold them back.

Y/N's heart ached. The sight of his vulnerability shattered the years of built-up resentment. Without a thought, she wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a tight embrace. His trembling body crumpled against hers, the final dam breaking. Sob after wracking sob escaped his lips, raw and unfiltered.

He didn't care if she saw. In that moment, all he needed was a human anchor, a safe harbor in the storm of his panic. And for the first time in years, Y/N felt the familiar pull of protectiveness surge through her. The past was still there, a shadow lurking at the edges, but right now, all that mattered was calming the storm raging within him.

The tremors in Seb's body gradually subsided, his sobs muffled against her shoulder. His grip on her arms tightened, a silent plea for comfort. Y/N held him close, stroking his hair with a gentleness that surprised even her. The scent of his familiar racing cologne, a mix of leather and adrenaline, flooded her senses, a potent reminder of a past she couldn't fully outrun.

"Y/N," he finally rasped, his voice hoarse. Shame laced each word, a stark contrast to the bravado he usually wore. "I miss you. So damn much." The words hung heavy in the air, a confession ripped bare by his vulnerability.

A lump formed in Y/N's throat. Part of her wanted to pull away, to retreat back into the icy fortress she'd built around her heart. But the raw pain in his voice, the vulnerability etched on his face, held her captive.

"You messed up, Seb," she said, her voice barely a whisper. It wasn't a question, but a simple statement, a truth they both acknowledged.

He flinched, a choked sob escaping his lips. "I know. I know, and I regret it every damn day. Even my parents yell about it. They keep saying I threw away the best thing that ever happened to me." His voice cracked, raw with self-loathing.

Y/N's breath hitched. She knew his parents adored her, a stark contrast to the strained relationship he had with his father at the time. The revelation stung, a reminder of what they'd lost.

A hesitant breath escaped her lips. "Seb," she started, unsure how to proceed.

He cut her off, a tremor running through his voice. "And the worst part? Even after all this time... I still love you, Y/N. Madly." He confessed the words in a rush, as if afraid to hold them back any longer.

Silence descended upon them, thick and heavy with unspoken emotions. Then, a soft, surprised sound escaped Y/N's lips.

"You still...?" She couldn't finish the question, the weight of his confession settling on her chest.

He pulled back slightly, his eyes searching hers, a desperate plea for a flicker of reciprocation. "Every damn day," he whispered. "Even now, on our monthaversaries, I still go get your favorite pad thai."

The admission, a small, vulnerable detail from a past they both cherished, cracked the ice around Y/N's heart.

A wry smile tugged at the corner of Y/N's lips, a flicker of disbelief coloring her voice. "Pad thai, huh? You never did learn to like that."

Seb chuckled, a wet, shaky sound. "No, I never did. But seeing you devour it with that look of pure joy... it was worth every forced bite." His gaze softened, lingering on her face for a beat too long.

The weight of his words, laced with a longing that mirrored her own, threatened to unravel the careful control she'd maintained. Taking a deep breath, she confessed, "You know, I used to stalk your social media, Seb. Every model the tabloids linked you with, I'd dissect their pictures online, a jealous wreck." Shame burned in her cheeks as she admitted the truth.

His eyes widened in surprise. "You... you did?"

"Don't judge," she countered, a hint of defiance lacing her voice. "We both have things we regret."

He shook his head, his expression softening. "Never. You were the best thing that ever happened to me, even if I was a colossal idiot back then."

Y/N couldn't help but let out a small laugh, the sound surprisingly warm. "Maybe a little," she conceded. "But even after switching teams, a part of me still wants you to win every race, Seb. It's a terrible conflict of interest, I know."

He squeezed her hand, a flicker of hope lighting up his eyes. "Really?"

"Don't get cocky," she teased, a playful glint returning to her eyes. "But seeing you on that podium, the pure joy on your face... it's hard to explain."

A comfortable silence settled between them, a stark contrast to the storm that had raged just moments before. Then, a mischievous thought struck Y/N.

"Speaking of confessions," she began, a sly smile playing on her lips. "Remember those chocolate chip cookies Mark always seems to have a stash of during race weekends?"

Seb's eyebrows shot up, a flicker of recognition dawning on his face. "Wait, you...?"

"Guilty as charged," she admitted with a sheepish grin. "I figured you still loved them, even after all these years."

Seb's lips curved into a genuine smile, the first one she'd seen in far too long. "You have no idea," he confessed, his voice thick with emotion. "They were... a ray of sunshine on some pretty dark days."

Their eyes met, a spark of something new igniting in the space between them. The past, with all its baggage, still loomed, but for the first time, they weren't facing it alone.

two days later

Two days had passed since their tearful encounter in the Red Bull garage. The air crackled with unspoken emotions, a constant undercurrent in the sterile environment of the Formula One paddock. Y/N sat hunched over her laptop in the Mercedes motorhome, the glow of the screen illuminating the dark circles under her eyes. Sleep had been a distant dream, replaced by the whirring of her mind replaying every stolen glance, every hesitant touch with Seb.

A soft knock startled her from her thoughts. Wiping the fatigue from her eyes, she called out, "Come in."

The door creaked open, revealing a sheepish Seb holding a familiar white paper bag. His hair was slightly disheveled, and there was a nervous twitch at the corner of his mouth.

"Hey," he mumbled, stepping inside hesitantly.

"Seb? What are you doing here?" Y/N asked, her voice laced with surprise.

He held up the bag, a small, hopeful smile playing on his lips. "Pad thai. Your favorite. I, uh, thought maybe you could use a break from all that data?"

A wave of warmth washed over Y/N. "You remembered," she whispered, her gaze dropping to the bag.

"How could I forget?" he replied, his voice softer than she'd heard in years. "It's become more than just a dish, Y/N. It's a reminder of everything we were, everything I messed up."

He took a tentative step closer, his eyes searching hers. The vulnerability in his gaze tugged at her heartstrings.

"Look," he continued, his voice thick with emotion, "I know this is crazy, showing up here unannounced after everything. But I can't stay silent anymore. These past few days have been torture. The thought of you... of losing you again..." He trailed off, his voice choked with emotion.

"Seb," Y/N started, her own voice trembling.

He held up a hand, silencing her. "No, let me finish. These past years have been a living hell without you. Every race win felt hollow, every victory parade a painful reminder of what I'd thrown away. My parents were right, you know. You were the best thing that ever happened to me."

He took another step closer, the air crackling with unspoken emotions between them. "Y/N," he said, his voice dropping to a husky whisper, "I love you. I never stopped. And if there's even a sliver of a chance, I want you back. I want to rebuild what we had, stronger this time."

Tears welled up in Y/N's eyes, blurring his image. She couldn't take his beautiful monologue any longer. With a strangled cry, she launched herself at him, her arms wrapping around his neck. The pad thai forgotten, they fell into a desperate embrace.

"Seb," she sobbed, burying her face in his chest. "I love you, I love you, I love you," the words tumbling out in a breathless rush.

He held her tighter, the sound of her choked sobs a balm to his tortured soul. "Never letting you go again," he murmured against her hair, his voice thick with a promise they both desperately wanted to keep.

In the heart of the bustling Formula One paddock, amidst the roar of engines and the relentless pursuit of victory, they found solace in each other's arms. The road ahead wouldn't be easy, but for the first time in years, they weren't facing it alone. They had each other, a second chance at a love that had weathered the storm and emerged stronger, more resilient than ever before.

[namelessdumbass]

Meliora/Popestar Ghouls guide

I noticed some people still have trouble telling the Ghouls apart. Specifically Meliora era Ghouls. So i'll try to make things easier for all of you :)

WARNING: lots of text, my silly comments

Happy reading 😏

Learning which symbol/alchemic element (which was Martin Persner's/Omega's idea btw!) belongs to a certain Ghoul is essential:

🜂- Fire, 🜄- Water, 🜁 - Air, 🜃 - Earth, 🜀 - Quintessence. The first Fire Ghoul was also called Alpha and the first Quintessence Ghoul - Omega. Why such names? Because Quintessence/Ether Ghoul had Ω sticker on his guitar and fans started calling him Omega and his counterpart - Alpha. These names just fit them perfectly. Meliora era was unique because neither of previous Papas, nor Cardinal/Papa 4 called Ghouls by their names/elements. Only Papa III did that.

There were few changes of lineups during Era 3 and some Ghouls were given different names by fans. Simply because naming their elements wasn't enough. Examples will be seen below.

Ways to tell them apart when they are on stage:

Their instruments and stickers.

They are placed in certain areas of the stage: Quintessence and Earth on Papa's right, Water in the middle, Air and Fire on Papa's left.

Different body types, eyes, rings, bracelets and tattoos.

The way they behave.

When they are off stage, on promo photos etc just take a look at their chests.

Even though every Ghoul has 5 elements embroidered on their suits, their respective element is highlighted.

HQ pictures are pretty helpful if y'all wanna find your favorite Ghoul.

(from left to right: Air, Earth, Omega/Quintessence, Water and Alpha/Fire)

Also check this video of Papa III introducing Ghouls.

2015 lineup:

Air Ghoul #1. Simply Air. Joined Ghost in 2011. No tattoos, no rings. Usually quite calm on stage, favorite gesture is🤘 . Was the tallest Ghoul till 2017. Had cool keytar solo. Didn't move much.

Pebble aka Earth Ghoul #2. Joined Ghost in June 2015. Smol (yes, smaller than Papa). Has intense stare. Literal beast when it comes to playing drums. Had a special way of throwing sticks to fans (literally footballed them into the crowd lol). Funny one.

Quintessence Ghoul #1 aka Omega. Terzo's favorite Ghoul. His butt was smacked and grabbed by Papa countless times during Year Zero solo. Known for his stomping, graceful guitar playing style, has big silver rings on both hands and pretty eyes. Has the cutest laugh. Did lots of interviews when Special Ghoul wasn't around. Loves Abba. Has been in the band from 2010 till july 2016.

Water Ghoul #4 aka Delta. Slightly shorter than Papa III. Joined in 2015. Sometimes kicks air (literal air, not his fellow Ghoul) on stage, also filled in for Alpha (when he injured his shoulder) and Omega for a few shows. Played rhythm guitar after Omega left. Has no rings, no visible tattoos, but has mad skills. Allegedly he's the one who tried to kick the dude who got on stage and kissed Terzo lol

His regular bass Omega's guitar

Fire Ghoul #1 aka Alpha. Popular among fans. Hangs out with every Ghoul on stage, especially with Water and Pebble. Loves cameras, does✌ a lot, humps his guitar sometimes. Enjoys attention, a bit horny:) Also did a few interviews (mostly with Omega), has strong accent, also speaks Italian. Has rings and tattoos on both hands (had none during era 1 and 2!). Taller than Papa. Joined in 2010, left in november 2016.

2016

Omega left in july, so Water took over rhythm guitar and the first Ghoulette of the Ghost, Mist, was introduced. This lineup toured till the end of the year and nobody returned for Popestar tour in 2017.

Quintessence Ghoul #2. Basically just Water, but with different guitar and highlighted QE symbol on his uniform.

Mist Ghoulette aka Water#5. Tiny💜, unlike Copia's Ghoulettes she wore the same outfit and mask (that looked a bit too big for her) just like other Ghouls. Badass bass player, has a ring, a tattoo on her finger and painted nails. Veeeeery calm. Cute as hell. Alpha liked her a lot.

Fire, Earth and Air Ghouls were same as in 2015:

(from left to right on this picture: Mist, Quintessence #2 (aka Delta/Water Ghoul#4), Alpha/Fire, Earth/Pebble, Air)

2017

All of the previous Ghouls left and the new pack replaced them. If you see Ghouls who are +- same height as Papa, that's them!

(Dewdrop/Water #7, Aether/Quintessence #3, Zephyr/Air #2, Ifrit/Fire #2, Ivy/Earth #3)

Ifrit aka Fire Ghoul #2. Chaotic, hyperactive, Papa's hype man. Same height as Terzo, sweet bean, has wiiiide chest dorito shaped No tattoos, no rings. Spins, dances, jumps a lot. Gets "shot" during Ghuleh/Zombie Queen. No 🜂 sticker on his guitar. Only toured till 2018.

Aether aka Quintessence Ghoul #3. Beefy, jumps a lot, has rings and a bracelet. Always looks friendly. Plain black guitar with no QE symbol. Also pretty active, especially with his pal Ifrit. A bit taller than Papa III. Ran after Terzo when he got gragged off the stage by Papa Nihil's people. Joined in 2017, left in 2022.

P.S. since he's not Omega, his butt was safe during Year Zero solo 🙃

Dewdrop aka Water Ghoul #6 aka Sodo. Smaller than Terzo. Has an aggressive guitar playing style. A bit horny (it got worse). No visible tattoos. Proudly played bass with someone's panties. Syncs with Ifrit and Aether during Ghuleh/Zombie Queen outro. Became Fire Ghoul #3 in 2018. He's still in the Ghost (as of february 2024).

Zephyr aka chAir Ghoul #2. Sits on chair, a lot :) Charming, more active than previous Air ghoul. Loses it during Monstrance Clock, Per Aspera Ad Inferi and Cirice. Could be a great DJ. Almost the same height as Papa. Has a ring. His Mummy Dust keytar solo -[X]. Only toured till 2018.

Ivy aka Earth Ghoul #3. Underrated, many don't know much about him. Was present only during European leg of the Popestar tour (from march till july). Has brown eyes, a tattoo and bracelets. Same height as Ifrit. Wasn't around much, but still did a great job. Was later replaced by Mountain.

Mountain aka Earth Ghoul #4. Joined Ghost in july 2017. The tallest Ghoul. Hates shoes. Has a tattoo on the finger of his right hand, but you won't see shit on photos from this era because he wasn't photographed much and drummers usually get less attention than others in general:/ Quite calm comparing to Pebble. He's still in the band (as of february 2024).

Honorable mentions:

Special Ghoul aka Phil. Has green eyes, speaks Swedish. Did lots of interviews, showed up to grab a few awards for Ghost, worships cats and loves Abba. Literally Papa in disguise (aka Fire Ghoul's uniform and mask). Has been in the shadows since 2017.

Cowbell Ghoul. The myth, the legend. Played cowbell during "Ritual" and "If You Have Ghosts" a few times at the end of the Popestar tour in 2016. Tall, has a posture of a shrimp, always got shooed by Papa. Many want him back.

Aaaand that's it. I hope it was helpful. Thanks for reading :)

🌈👻

[morallyinept]

A full character analysis on ZACH WELLISON from the TV show BROTHERS & SISTERS.

I've created this as a point of reference when writing for Pedro's characters, and I hope you find it useful. Even if you just want to learn more about the character. 🖤

FULL MASTERLIST OF PEDRO'S CHARACTERS ANALYSED

FULL CHARACTER STUDY:

Basic Details:

Full Name: Zach Wellison (Zach is often a shortened name for Zachary, however he is only referred to, and introduces himself, as Zach.)

Nickname(s): None mentioned

Appears in: Brothers & Sisters, 2011 (First appearance on screen in E15 S5, at approx. 10:32)

Age (if known): Unconfirmed, however looks to be possibly mid 30's.

Sexuality: Not confirmed

Nationality: American. Living homeless in Pasadena, California

Family: None mentioned

Spouse/Partner: No mention of a current partner

Relationship Status: Not known, presumed single as he appears to be living homeless his own, and doesn't appear to have help from any family, friends or a partner of any kind

Current Living Status: Alive

Languages Spoken: English

Education: Presumed at least high school educated as he enlisted in the Marines, however not confirmed

Occupation:

Job Role/Title: Ex-Marine. It's not confirmed what his role was in the Marines. Although he mentions he did three tours, so it's presumed he was possibly on frontline duty.

Special Skill(s): Combat training, weapons, tactical

Notable Colleague(s): Justin Walker

Distinguishing Features:

Tattoo(s): Military tattoo briefly glimpsed on his right upper arm, bullseye tattoo on left hand between thumb and forefinger (Pedro's own) and V tattoo on inner right wrist (Pedro's own)

Piercings: None

Scar(s): None notable

Other Markings: Temporary gash, that needs stitches, on the right frontside of his head from an injury from an assualt.

Prominent Feature(s): Mostly clean shaven face with short stubble around jaw and chin, short styled hair

Injuries: Zach has a bloody gash on the right side of his head, temple hairline, from being assaulted in the park by an unknown man. It's mentioned he's missing skin off his knuckles on his right hand where he possibly punched the man back in self defence.

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Brown

A brief glimpse of Zach's Marine tattoo:

Personality:

Traits: Unlucky, loyal, aggressive

Zach is found by Justin after being attacked in Vista Hermosa Park. The park is in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California. The show was primarily set in Pasadena, California.

Zach is quoted saying "Semper Fi" when Justin recognises his Marine tattoo, which for Marines means the call to serve never truly goes away. Long after active duty, their commitment continues, positively impacting communities across the nation. That is the meaning of Semper Fi. The literal translation means "Always Faithful."

Zach says he served three tours whilst in the Marines, he confirms he served in Afghanistan. Tours in the Marines are lengths of service on active duty away from home, or your "station." First term enlisted Marines without dependents (spouse/children) are usually issued up to a 36 month tour. First term enlisted Marines with dependents will usually be assigned up to a 24 month tour. The length of the tour depends on the type of mission. There are six different tours that a Marine can complete, which are Unit Deployment, Marine Expeditionary, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Individual Augmentee and Combat Deployment. When a tour ends, they are then posted back to their station, where they are ineligible for another tour, usually with a break of up to 12 months in between tours.

Zach appears to have anger issues as he loses his temper with Justin, and also due to the fight he had with his attacker, and states "do you understand my problem now?" Indicating this could possibly either be the reason why he's no longer in the Marines, or could be a symptom of his PTSD since completing his service. It's not confirmed how or why he left the Marines.

He also says "if people sneak up on me, I'm going to defend myself," indicating that he's easily spooked. Possibly a symptom of his PTSD.

Justin refers to Zach, when talking to Sarah, as "seriously smart and a decorated soldier," and he "just couldn't adjust when he got out." A decorated soldier means a war veteran has recieved medals, awards and or honours from the Military.

Zach says he's been on a waiting list for a home with the VA (Veterans Affairs) for over a year. He also states that he doesn't want to go to jail which would solve his homelessness issue, indicating he wants to do the right thing and make something of his life, rather than turn to criminal activities for the sake of a warm bed.

It looks like Zach has spent at least two weeks sleeping on Justin's couch which is revealed during a conversation with Justin and his EMT colleague, Dan.

Zach is given a temporary job in a kitchen by Justin's brother-in-law Tom, and then has a further opportunity of permanent work by being offered to be a building manager, which is essentially maintenance work, as arranged by Dan.

Zach apologises for being late to the kitchen job because his "support group ran over" indicating he's having therapy of some kind, possibly for his anger mangement. Tom says that Zach seems happy to "have a routine and camraderie and structure in his life again" when Justin asks him how Zach is getting on in the kitchen job.

Zach is woken up by Justin's night terrors when sleeping on his couch, and hints that he may have suffered from his own PTSD too. "I was there, too remember? Three tours, just like you. I know what you're going through."

It seems that Zach has lived rough on the streets for about two years since being out of the Marines. "Here I am now, two years later and still living out of a duffel bag."

Zach is watching a Clippers game on TV when talking to Justin. The Clippers or, LA Clippers, are a basketball team in Los Angeles.

Fashion/Outfits:

Outfits - Zach wears light blue, denim jeans, a taupe/grey round neck t-shirt, carries a brown tan jacket and grey duffle bag and wears brown desert boots when we first see him. He also wears a navy blue, hooded zipper sweatshirt when sleeping in the park under his brown jacket.

He is later seen wearing a plaid jacket in blue/grey and jeans with a round neck t-shirt when he starts his shift in the kitchen.

When sleeping on the couch, he wears a light grey, round neck t-shirt and dark grey sweatpants and white socks.

When on the couch watching the game, he wears a brown & navy blue plaid shirt, light denim jeans and a grey round neck t-shirt and black socks.

Accessories: Grey duffel bag and stone/grey over the shoulder satchel bag. Tan brown leather/suede looking jacket.

Weapons Used:

Weapon(s): (Exact weapons pictured below)

Zach is not seen using or owning any weapons.

Modes of Transport:

Vehicle(s):

Zach is not seen driving or owning any vehicles.

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[saffronimagines]

Pairing: Daryl Dixon x Female!Reader Reader pronouns: she/her

Era: flashbacks, present day is S11.

Words: 1000+ (they will be get bigger)

Warnings:, violence, language, gore, mentions of death. Tattoos, piercings.

A/N: the chapters will be getting bigger so don't worry, this is more of just backstory.

Summary: Daryl remembers you as he tells carol a story.

2010, August 25th

He was panicking, he couldn’t find you anywhere. He’d went back to your house. Your job at the mechanic, You were simply nowhere to be found.

Merle acted like he couldn’t care less, but in fact, he almost missed you. You made Daryl happy, and Merle loved his nephew, Archer. nonetheless when the brothers found the quarry camp. finding you had been thrown out the window. it's a kill-or-be-killed world.

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sometime in 2011.

after the governor, the prison seemed safer.

he hadn't told anyone about you and wasn't planning to. but he'd really gravitated to Carol's energy and spent more time with her. sitting in a guard tower with carol...That's when it happened. he let it slip.

talking about mechanics, and how Daryl knew so much about cars. he was tired, he hadn't registered what he said until he said it. "my wife taught me." her face scrunched. almost not believing him, until he showed no signs of joking.

"you're married?" she whispered, full attention on him as he blushed in embarrassment. "i...was'" he didn't believe you were dead, your or Archer.

"wow. I...I didn't see that coming. you've never brought it up before" Carol smiled, thinking about Daryl as a husband. "ya' know now,'" his southern accent lacing through.

"tell me about her"

North Georgia, June 28th, 1987.

the air was hot, the wind making it even worse. and as if by fate...Merle's bike stopped working.

"My fuckin' bike!" Merle's voice bellowed as he pushed the doors to the bar. Daryl followed behind, not sure if he was even allowed into the place, as he was only nineteen.

"wha' happened this time?" Lucas sighed, blowing the smoke out his mouth. Lucas knew the Dixon brothers quite well, practically growing up with them. "engine started actin' weird as soon as we pulled up" the older brother groaned, sitting next to a new man who sat at the bar.

"who tha' fuck is this?" Daryl asked rudely. "calm down Daryl, this is Norm" "no shit, Norm huh?" Merle dry laughed. drinking a beer the bartender had brought him.

no other words were exchanged until" Lucas nudges the new-comers shoulder. a signal to say "earn your place"

"One of my Workers...she could fix your bike." as if he was put on the spot, he offered. "a chick? yea' no way" Merle's refused, placing the bottle on the sticky table.

"She's my best worker" he looked at his watch. "she could be finished in a few hours, you even don't have to pay" his teeth grind each other, he knew you weren't going to like that.

"fine...give the address" Daryl looked at the address Norm had written on the paper.

you were a woman...? and I've lived in that part of the neighborhood?

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trapped with Beth in the trunk of a car. if anyone would've asked him where he thought he'd be in two years, he definitely wouldn't have said here. cramped with a teenage girl whose father had just died.

Nonetheless, their time together was short-lived when she disappeared. then finding his chosen family again after separating, at the prison.

Terminus was a huge bust. his both, sad and glad you weren't there. if you were there in a different 'state'...he wouldn't know what to do, or what to say.

the next few events played by quickly, finding Beth, losing Beth, and Aaron stumbling across the group. then taking them to Alexandria.

Alexandria was the exact opposite of where you used to live.

it was clean, nice, and suburban.

North Georgia, June 28th, 1987: 2:54am

as Daryl rode in with Merle on their bike, the neighborhood was worse than he'd ever heard before. dirty, buildings coming down, overgrown, and random loud banging noises.

one knock and no one answered. two knocks and they heard moving. when no one answered, a third knock and you finally opened the door. you looked tired, dressed in sweatpants as well as a long t-Shirt, he watched as your hand leaned against the door, covered in small band-aids, some uncovered cuts, and bruises.

once Merle asked what your name was, your hand clenched. "Norm said ya' could fix ma' bike?" Merle Truly didn't think you could do jack. by the looks of you, you were an alone, useless, teenage girl.

"whoopee.." you smiled sarcastically, the fake smile instantly dropping. head nodding to follow inside, Daryl didn't get a long look at your house before he followed you to the garage.

you crouched over on your ankles and pulled up the garage door. "bring your bike around" Merle's quickly jogged out of the open garage to get his bike from out the front, meaning he would be a minute, you grabbed your toolbox from a nearby shelf before you felt him staring.

"do you need something?" your eyes not leaving the toolbox, "Nah.." picking at his fingers in nervousness. it wasn't every day he found a girl like you. "you sure? by the looks of you, you've got questions" he did, he had tons. and honestly, he was a little scared of you.

"I'm sure.." awkward silence filled the air, Daryl Dixon had never been good in silence. you went back to get tools from shelves and from drawers, "you look so uncomfortable. really just ask, it's making me nervous" Daryl took a seat on one of the counters. "where'd ya' learn to fix bikes" you took a seat next to him, thighs a few inches from each other.

"My father taught me" bringing your knees unto your chin. "he's gone though, 'unfortunately'" you air-quote, he didn't mention your Dad again. he knew the topic too well.

"do you know anything about bikes?" he noticed your eyes shimmer from the bad garage light. "Nah. nothin'" you slightly smiled, and tilted your head, handing him a Wrench, perfectly timed as Merle's bike could be heard down the street.

"I'll teach ya'"

now:

day 31 in the commonwealth

Daryl walked down the stairs to his apartment, where he'd be going to start work. watching as Rosita came down from her own place, then exchanging a quick "hey"

"place getting any better?" Daryl smirked. "hell no, i think this place is literally made of paper." she expressed before following with "you sleeping?"

"Nah, no, no." you would always stay up with him until he fell asleep, then you'd fall asleep a few minutes later, to make sure he was actually asleep.

"can't wait till basics are over and we get new apartments, worrying about money again is so weird" rain poured onto the pair was they walked.

"its not forever" he hoped...

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[ghcstcd]

WAIT THIS IS FOR THAT OTHER ANON HOLD ON HERE I HAVE A LIST OF ALL THE GHOULS AND WHEN THEY WERE THERE. I DID NOT SPEND MONTHS COMPILING EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT GHOST INTO OnE DOCUMENT FOR NOTHING!!! YIPPEEEE (also im 99% sure this is all correct but some things might be wrong idk) (also also i included the irl people who play the ghouls btw)

Era 1

The very first lineup of ghouls was from 2010 to 2011.

Alpha (played by Simon Soderberg)

-Lead guitar

-White Fantomen guitar (white with pointed black pickguard, curvy)

-Fire symbol on guitar

-Hand tattoos

Chain (played by Gustaf Lindstrom)

-Bass guitar

-Weirdly shaped black guitar with white edges

-Wore big chain necklace

-Bones painted onto hand

Omega (played by Martin Persner)

-Rhythm guitar

-Black Fantomen guitar (black, curvy, white outline)

-Omega symbol on guitar

Earth (played by Aksel Holmgren)

-Drums

-Left-handed

Air (played by Mauro Rubino)

-Keyboard/synth

-Air symbol on keyboard

-Stood up at all times

-Big and tall

In 2011, Water replaced Chain.

Water (played by Rikard Ottoson)

-Bass guitar

-Same guitar as Chain’s

-Wore blackout contact lenses

Era 2

From 2012 to 2014, the lineup remained the same as Era 1. In 2014, a new person began to portray Water, although the ghoul’s name remained the same. During this time, Earth was also replaced, and the new drummer ghoul was nicknamed Little Earth because of his small stature.

Water (played by Linton Rubino)

-Bass guitar (same as previous Water’s)

-Large hands

-Tall

Little Earth (played by Martin Hjertstedt)

-Drums

-Short and small

-Spun drumsticks

Era 3

In 2015, Water was replaced again. He also switched guitars, although his name stayed the same.

Water (played by Henrik Palm)

-Bass guitar (white with larger rounded black pickguard, curvy)

-No symbol on guitar

-Tall

In 2016, there was a transitional lineup change. Omega played his last show on July 2, 2016. His position as rhythm guitarist was replaced by Water, who switched to a Black Gibson SG guitar (fully black, pointed, black pointed pickguard with a white outline) without any elemental symbol on it.

From July to September of 2016, Ghost had no live bassist. In September, the first ghoulette, Mist, joined and became the bassist.

Mist (played by Megan Thomas)

-Same guitar as Water’s previous one (black and white bass)

-Looser costume than other ghouls

-Often wore nail polish

-Had slightly heeled shoes

During the “Black to the Future” tour, an unknown ghoul would occasionally come onstage and hit a cowbell during the song Ritual. He would then be shooed away by Papa.

Cowbell (played by Niels Nielsen)

-Cowbell

-Only played on one leg of 2015 US tour

In early 2017, the lawsuit happened, which involved Alpha, Water, Little Earth, and Air. During the lawsuit, the lineup of ghouls completely switched, although Papa Emeritus III remained the frontman and was still portrayed by Tobias. Omega and Mist were not involved in the lawsuit, but they still left. Tobias won the lawsuit.

Before his part in the band was revealed, Tobias went to public events and was interviewed as either his Papa persona or as a character called Special Ghoul. Special Ghoul was just a normal ghoul costume Tobias wore during interviews—Special did not perform at all.

“The Popestar Tour” consisted of an entirely new group of ghouls, which debuted in March 2017 and played until September.

2017 Popestar Lineup:

Aether (played by Chris Catalyst)

-Rhythm guitar

-No symbol on guitar

-Same black Fantomen guitar as Omega

-Larger and more muscular

Dewdrop/Sodo (played by Per Eriksson)

-Bass guitar

-Same black and white bass as Mist’s

-Short and lithe

-Right pinky finger is always bandaged

Ifrit (played by Ben Cristo)

-Lead guitar

-No symbol on guitar

-Same white Fantomen guitar as Alpha

-Very interactive with crowd

Chair/Zephyr (played by Zac Baird)

-Keyboard/synth

-Sat down while playing

-Had two keyboard setups

-Tall

-Same symbol on keyboard as Air

New Earth (played by Jan-Vincent Velasco)

-Drummer

-Wore bracelets

In late 2017, New Earth left and was replaced by Mountain.

Mountain (played by Hayden Scott)

-Drummer

-Tall

-Does not usually wear shoes

Era 4

Ifrit and Chair were meant to be temporary ghouls to replace the ones who left during the lawsuit, so they left Ghost after the end of Era 3. Dewdrop replaced Ifrit’s position as lead guitarist, using the same white Fantomen as he did. Cumulus, a new ghoulette, replaced Chair on the keyboard. A new ghoul, Rain, took over Dewdrop’s previous role as bass guitarist. Another new ghoul and ghoulette joined and took on multiple roles. For the first time in the band’s history, the ghouls began to sing backing vocals live.

Cumulus (played by Mad Gallica)

-Keyboard/synth

-Backing vocals

-Tambourine

-Short and chubby

Rain (played by Cosmo Sylvan)

-Bass guitar

-Same guitar as Dewdrop’s previous guitar

-Shy

Swiss/Multi (played by Justin Taylor)

-“Multi” ghoul

-Tambourine

-Acoustic guitar

-Backing vocals

-Dances

-Smiles often

Cirrus (played by Laura Scarborough)

-Keyboard/synth

-Keytar

-Often near Cumulus

Era 5

Throughout Era 5, the lineup remained the same as Era 4. However, a ghoulette named Sunshine also joined during this era.

Sunshine (played by Sophie Amelkin)

-Backing vocals

-Tambourine

-Slim and short

Dewdrop also switched guitars and began using an all-white, rounded guitar. During this era, Rain began occasionally using an all-black, rounded bass guitar instead of his normal one. Finally, Aether also began singing backing vocals in this era.

Thank you, stranger!

[genav0s]

✶ . AVOS ◞ ‎ …    ! is a five-member boy group formed by APRICUS CULTURE on january 9, 2014. the group was assembled through the 2013 survival show, GENERATION: AVOS, through which all five members were chosen for the final lineup. the show experienced immense success among the viewing public, breaking previous survival show ratings in favor of the 35 initial trainees.

the final lineup was decided by a 50/50 split of judge input as well as votes from the general public. announced in the final episode of the show, the five members: SANGHYUK, CARTER, IAN, ROMEO, and HWASEONG, had all done considerably well throughout the show's airing with carter in particular being ranked first throughout its duration.

the group made their official debut on january 9, 2014, with the mini-album, SENTIMENTAL, lead by the title track, BLUES OF SENTIMENTS. the debut project received praise as it was made public that the members were largely involved with the creation of the record. their reputation as a self-producing group would continue to be their most powerful draw. nicknamed the 'golden group', their famous midas touch success saw them quickly rise through the ranks becoming their label's most-profitable group, overtaking their successors, NYX and LETALIS in 2016.

much of their success has come wrought with controversy, often self-inflicted by the members themselves. interestingly, their scandals have never seemed to dent their reputation as a powerhouse group, frequently attributed to the pr genius of apricus culture and their hold over the news cycle.

after their record-breaking stadium world tour in 2020, avos entered a highly publicized hiatus in order to focus on solo activities while establishing their sub-label as part of their contract renewal negotiations. this sub-label, STUDIO AVOS, would become avos' main management firm for both group and solo activities as of 2021.

❝  that loneliness, for the most part forced upon me, was partly sought. ❞  ⸻ MEMBER PROFILES.

AHN SANGHYUK, better known by his stage name SANGHYUK, is a south korean singer and dancer. born to a single mother on july 9, 1992, sanghyuk was raised in yeosu, south korea alongside his older sister. he found a love for dance in middle school eventually joining an underground dance group in high school.

after graduating from high school, sanghyuk moved to seoul in pursuit of an engineering degree, using his dance experience to make money in order to alleviate his mother's financial burdens. he would be discovered by apricus culture training manager, YOO JOOEUN, who managed to convince him to sign on as a back-up dancer for soloists NINE and JIOH from 2011 to 2013. following the departure of a trainee who was scheduled to appear on the survival show, GENERATION: AVOS, sanghyuk earned a last minute spot while receiving vocal lessons in between filming.

despite having very little vocal training, sanghyuk was the third member chosen to debut in the show's final group: AVOS in december of 2013. currently, he is the LEADER, MAIN DANCER, and LEAD VOCALIST of the south korean boy group avos, which debuted under apricus culture in 2014. sanghyuk takes an active role in the writing of the group's music with credits attached to nearly 95% of the group's discography under the penname BRIGHT.

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE BASICSㅤ˒

STAGE NAME: SANGHYUK

BIRTH NAME: ahn sanghyuk

ALIASES: bright

DATE OF BIRTH: july 9, 1992

ZODIAC SIGN: cancer

PLACE OF BIRTH: yeosu, south korea

HOMETOWN: yeosu, south korea

ETHNICITY: south korean

NATIONALITY: south korean

LANGUAGES: korean

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE CAREERㅤ˒

OCCUPATION: idol, choreographer, songwriter

TRAINING PERIOD: n/a

YEARS ACTIVE: 2011 - present

LABEL: STUDIO AVOS

GROUP: AVOS

POSITION: leader, main dancer, lead vocalist

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE APPEARANCEㅤ˒

HEIGHT: 6’4” (193 cm)

TATTOOS: none

PIERCINGS: none

FACECLAIM: son hyunwoo

CARTER KIM, better known by his stage name CARTER, is a korean-canadian dancer and vocalist. carter was born in toronto, canada on october 15, 1993, to bradley kim, a museum director, and joyce kim, a hotel manager. from an early age, his parents did their best to raise both carter and his sister, cassandra, in the way they believed would best benefit the twins. though their parents were both second-generation korean-canadians, they made sure their children stayed in touch with their korean roots, spending summers in korea and celebrating traditional holidays.

while spending a summer in korea with their cousins, the siblings were introduced to k-pop groups and began growing a love for the industry. eventually, cassandra tricked carter into auditioning for GEMINI INC. in 2010. though both siblings passed the audition, carter was hesitant to accept the offer. after an ultimatum from his parents, carter decided to move to seoul with his sister in order to support her dreams though he was still skeptical.

after a few years of training, carter gained a reputation for his aptitude for both dancing and singing and was selected to take part in GENERATION: AVOS. while he considered it to be an honor, he notably struggled with the korean language and customs throughout the show especially after the departure of his sister from the label. despite this, he managed to rank first consistently throughout the show.

carter was the first member selected to debut in the show's final group: AVOS in december of 2013. currently, carter is the MAIN DANCER, LEAD VOCALIST, and CENTER of the south korean boy group avos, which debuted under APRICUS CULTURE in 2014. carter takes an active role in the production of avos' music with credits on a majority of the group's songs under the producer name MOOD:SUN.

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE BASICSㅤ˒

STAGE NAME: CARTER

BIRTH NAME: carter kim

KOREAN NAME: kim sunyeol

ALIASES: MOOD:SUN

DATE OF BIRTH: october 15, 1993

ZODIAC SIGN: libra

PLACE OF BIRTH: toronto, canada

HOMETOWN: toronto, canada

ETHNICITY: south korean

NATIONALITY: canadian

LANGUAGES: english, korean

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE CAREERㅤ˒

OCCUPATION: idol, producer

TRAINING PERIOD: three years

YEARS ACTIVE: 2013 - present

LABEL: STUDIO AVOS

GROUP: AVOS

POSITION: main dancer, lead vocalist, center

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE APPEARANCEㅤ˒

HEIGHT: 6’2” (189 cm)

TATTOOS: several scattered

PIERCINGS: none

FACECLAIM: kim jongin

MOON WONHYUK, better known by his stage name IAN, is a korean-american singer and actor. ian was born to his parents in the midst of his mother's medical residency in incheon, south korea on january 29, 1994. shortly after his birth, ian's father took up a position as chief of pediatric surgery at a hospital in singapore to better provide for the family. the moons suddenly moved to dallas, texas, around ian's seventh birthday for unknown reasons.

the sudden move became even stranger after he was adopted by his father's younger brother and his new wife in late 2003 when ian was nine years old. despite this, ian went on to excel both academically and socially in suburban dallas. his natural athleticism awarded him a scholarship to attend duke university to play basketball for the institution. unfortunately, after sustaining a career-threatening injury halfway through his first season with the university, ian forfeited his scholarship citing mental health. with his persuasion of his aunt, ian moved back to south korea to audition for APRICUS CULTURE, to satisfy his life-long interest in music.

after a photo of ian was leaked to the public as a trainee, he was added to the survival show's lineup. despite early popularity for his looks and magnetic personality, ian dropped to the near bottom of the rankings during the second half of the competition. after being saved from near elimination by a judge vote, ian just barely edged his way into the final lineup during the last two episodes.

ian was the the last member selected to debut in the show's final group: AVOS in december of 2013. currently, ian is the MAIN VOCALIST, SUB RAPPER, and VISUAL of the south korean boy group avos, which debuted under apricus culture in 2014. ian is the third most credited songwriter of the group and has sustained notoriety as a successful solo artist, actor, and brand ambassador for prada.

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE BASICSㅤ˒

STAGE NAME: IAN

BIRTH NAME: moon wonhyuk

LEGAL NAME: ian moon

DATE OF BIRTH: january 29, 1994

ZODIAC SIGN: aquarius

PLACE OF BIRTH: incheon, south korea

HOMETOWN: dallas, texas

ETHNICITY: south korean

NATIONALITY: american

LANGUAGES: english, korean

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE CAREERㅤ˒

OCCUPATION: idol, actor, songwriter, model

TRAINING PERIOD: one year

YEARS ACTIVE: 2013 - present

LABEL: STUDIO AVOS

GROUP: AVOS

POSITION: main vocalist, sub rapper, visual

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE APPEARANCEㅤ˒

HEIGHT: 6’2” (187 cm)

TATTOOS: three

PIERCINGS: both lobes

FACECLAIM: jeong yuno

SEONG JIOH, better known by his stage name ROMEO, is a south korean rapper, songwriter, composer, and television personality. he was born the sole child of his lawyer turned politician father and businesswoman mother in seoul, south korea on may 23, 1994. much of his childhood was spent in the public eye, especially after his father began pursuing politics when romeo was only four years old. his parents were exceptionally supportive of him both in private and publicly, despite the breakdown of their relationship that later ended in a highly publicized divorce in 2007.

romeo had always shown an inclination for music having received piano, cello, and violin lessons throughout his childhood and into his teenage years. through his parents' support, romeo decided to audition for several companies in 2008, eventually being signed to train at APRICUS CULTURE that same year. after several years of training, romeo was picked to appear on the survival show GENERATION: AVOS in 2013.

though initially struggling to gather fan support, romeo steadily rose through the rankings of the survival show before securing the fourth spot in the final group. currently, romeo is the MAIN RAPPER and FACE OF THE GROUP of the south korean boy group avos, which debuted under apricus culture in 2014. romeo is the group's most credited composer having received recognition for his work both for avos and other projects.

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE BASICSㅤ˒

STAGE NAME: ROMEO

BIRTH NAME: seong jioh

DATE OF BIRTH: may 23, 1994

ZODIAC SIGN: gemini

PLACE OF BIRTH: seoul, south korea

HOMETOWN: seoul, south korea

ETHNICITY: south korean

NATIONALITY: south korean

LANGUAGES: korean, japanese, english

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE CAREERㅤ˒

OCCUPATION: idol, composer, television personality

TRAINING PERIOD: six years

YEARS ACTIVE: 2013 - present

LABEL: STUDIO AVOS

GROUP: AVOS

POSITION: main rapper, face of the group

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE APPEARANCEㅤ˒

HEIGHT: 6’0” (183 cm)

TATTOOS: several scattered

PIERCINGS: left lobe

FACECLAIM: kim hanbin

EUN HWASEONG, better known by his stage name, HWASEONG, is a south korean rapper and songwriter. hwaseong was born to park yowon, a former idol who later became an actress, and oh hajun, a celebrity chef on december 16, 1995 in anyang, south korea. due to the controversy surrounding his scandalous conception, hwaseong's mother was forced out of her former group before eventually being redeemed in the public eye after marrying renowned comedian, lee jiseong in 1999.

a young hwaseong and his younger half-sister were exposed to the entertainment industry quite early. most notably, hwaseong made his public debut in 1999 with his parents after their marriage as part of a reality tv series. encouraged to explore his creative senses from a young age, hwaseong quickly picked up multiple instruments by the time he was 10 years old, landing him a spot in an international premier children's classical orchestra at just 11 years old.

his success with the children's orchestra caught the attention of APRICUS CULTURE creative director, JUN JAEHEE, who convinced his mother to allow him to join the company's training program in 2007. hwaseong easily managed to succeed within the rigorous training system, nabbing features on his senior labelmates' songs beginning in 2010.

eventually, he was chosen to appear on the survival show, GENERATION: AVOS in 2013 and became the second confirmed member to join the final lineup. currently, hwaseong is the LEAD RAPPER and SUB VOCALIST of the south korean boy group AVOS, which debuted under apricus culture in 2014. hwaseong is the group's primary songwriter under the penname PLUTO.

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE BASICSㅤ˒

STAGE NAME: HWASEONG

BIRTH NAME: oh seonghyeon

LEGAL NAME: eun hwaseong

ALIASES: PLUTO

DATE OF BIRTH: december 16, 1995

ZODIAC SIGN: sagittarius

PLACE OF BIRTH: anyang, south korea

HOMETOWN: seoul, south korea

ETHNICITY: south korean

NATIONALITY: south korean

LANGUAGES: korean, english

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE CAREERㅤ˒

OCCUPATION: idol, songwriter

TRAINING PERIOD: seven years

YEARS ACTIVE: 2014 - present

LABEL: STUDIO AVOS

GROUP: AVOS

POSITION: lead rapper, sub vocalist

✶ . ㅤ ╱ ㅤTHE APPEARANCEㅤ˒

HEIGHT: 6’1” (186 cm)

TATTOOS: two full sleeves

PIERCINGS: six total

FACECLAIM: jeon jeongguk

[livewireatalanta]

task 001. muse dossier NADIA ATALANTA; "LIVE WIRE"

Dragged by the wind / Taken by the stars / Carried with the madness and scars. -"Dark Matter", Les Friction **art credit: Vietnamese Holy Beasts by Xuân Lam

BASICS.

𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄. Huỳnn Loan Phượng The name on Nadia's birth certificate is her family name, Huỳnn, her middle name, Loan and her given name, Phượng. The luan is a deified bird across East Asian mythology, often representing an omen of peace to come and virtue. The phượng hoàng (pictured in the banner art of this post) is commonly referred to as the "Chinese phoenix," a composite creature made up several birds (which often change) and other animals. Its body represents celestial bodies and the 5 fundamental colors of its feathers represent the 5 virtues of Confucius. While it does not bear many similarities to the Western phoenix, there is an association with fire, as it is said to have been born of the sun and is commonly depicted with a fireball. It is a positive symbol, often an omen of peace, prosperity, and happiness, but also represents loyalty and honesty.

Nadia Atalanta Growing up in middle America in the late eighties/nineties meant that Nadia was encouraged to pick an "American" name that was "easier" for American teachers and friends to pronounce. Nadia was chosen from a list of names her first grade teacher had (a little dated, as she believes "Nadia" was there due to the popularity of Nadia Comăneci in the seventies). Atalanta was the call sign given to Nadia when she joined MTF Delta-5. In Greek mythology, Atalanta is associated with Jason and the Argonauts and was a disciple of Artemis. Prior to those adventures, she refused to marry unless her suitor could best her in a footrace.

𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒. None. Some of the more childish members of MTF Xi-13 took to calling her "Nads." She provides her current surname, "Atalanta," when asked her preference. (She will be rolling her eyes at all of their new call signs and will probably be huffy about responding to "Live Wire.") If you call her Nadia, well...you had better be Dying Breed.

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌. Levy Tran

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒. A long-healed scar around the left side of her chin not quite reaching her bottom lip; a deep scar that looks like gouged claw marks at the center of her abdomen and trailing off toward her left hip; an uneven circle of puncture scars around her right shoulder that sure does look like something bit her...but what has a mouth that large? She's usually seen with her shoulder-length hair done in twin French braids, tight, down the back of her head. When not in tactical or field gear, she's likely to be wearing a sweatshirt or flannel that doesn't seem to fit right, too large and for a more masculine frame (these items belonged to her brother).

𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐒 / 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒. She has two piercings in both ear lobes but rarely wears anything in them. No tattoos, despite Levy Tran's extensive artwork. Nadia is still living by the regulations of MTF Delta-6 and undercover best practices.

𝐀𝐆𝐄 / 𝐃.𝐎.𝐁. 38 / January 25, 1985

𝐙𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐂. Aquarius Sun, Scorpio Moon, Taurus Rising. All Nadia knows is that she’s an Aquarius and that makes her an air sign. Anything beyond that is out of her range.

𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍. A suburb of Rockford, Illinois. She usually just says "Chicago," because it's easier.

𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘. Mother, deceased 2011 Father, resides in Boston Brother, deceased 2017 Nadia's father left when she was a child and she has had no contact with him since. Her mother died of complications from lung cancer in 2011. Her brother, Mark, was her twin. They were recruited into the Foundation together and shared an apartment (when Nadia was home). He was a researcher primarily focused on habitation of anamolies in containtment. His death was the result of a fatal containment breach and the official ruling is that Mark's lack of adherence to protocol caused said breach. As you may imagine, Nadia does not believe this and has tried to discover anything she can about the incident.

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 / 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐒. Cis woman; she/her/hers 

𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘. Bisexual

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒. Single. Never married. Dare you to ask a second follow up.

𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒. Level-headed, just, resourceful

𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐒. Stubborn, defensive, sarcastic

𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐒. Unnerving eye contact, going barefoot in private quarters, wearing her brother's clothes, a weakness for high-end body and hair care products, usually has a packet of some kind of candy on her person and will be pulling it out to snack on noisily during boring meetings, prefers Dr Pepper to coffee but makes an exception for Barb's vanilla caramel lattes, seems like a smoker but really only does it socially or when peer pressured in the field or when trying to annoy Dying Breed by stealing his cigarette, generally eats like a teenaged boy (in taste and quantity), as of late has been relying on misuse of prescription medication to sleep more

𝐇𝐎𝐁𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐒. Watching documentaries, doing puzzles (of all kinds), strength and combat training, running outdoors, reading historical books (nonfiction and fiction alike), visiting fine art or natural history museums

𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 (𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐀𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄). none.

THE FOUNDATION.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄. Ranked Corporal as MTF Operative with MTF Chi-00

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍(𝐒).  Operative with Decommissioning Department (2023 - 2024) MTF Operative (Corporal); MTF Xi-13: Sequere Nos (2019 - 2023) MTF Operative (Sergeant); MTF Delta-5: Front Runners (2008 - 2019)

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: Decommissioning Department Nadia has only been with the Decomissioning Department for a few months. Prior to this post, she was on 8 months of medical leave due to injuries sustained during the incident with SCP-192001-01 while with MTF XI-13.

𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 / 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒: Fluent/conversational in several languages (English, Vietnamese, Latin, Spanish, Greek; Cantonese, French, German, Italian), hand-to-hand combat, knife/blade combat, basic firearms, basic SERE skills, undercover work

EXTRAS.

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘. Nadia was recruited into The Foundation directly out of upper-education, concurrent with her brother, Mark, in the greater Chicago metro area. Both Nadia and Mark excelled quickly, she in field work and infiltration and he in research and containment. Mark would eventually become respected within the Experimental Containment Research group and Nadia would be assigned to Mobile Task Force: Delta-5: “Front Runners.”

The majority of her career was spent with Delta-5. There, she proved intelligent, adept, and obedient. She expressed a deep satisfaction for the work within MTF Delta-5 and it has been reported from multiple supervisors throughout this time that Nadia was one of the brightest operatives they had seen in an age. The general consensus was that she would achieve MTF Commander at an exceptionally young age.

In 2017, Mark  entered into a routine encounter with an anomaly that would prove fatal. Officially, the Foundation maintains that failure to adhere to protocol led to Mark’s death. Nadia vehemently disagrees, as Mark was always meticulous. Directly following his death, inquiries were made and the initial decision was upheld. Nadia has refused to accept the Foundation’s explanation. Most information and files related to his death and the incident have been expunged and data-locked.

Following 3 months of leave, Nadia returned to active duty. Her discipline had collapsed and her behavior became erratic and dangerous. There were numerous disciplinary warnings and write-ups, culminating in the incident with a member of  GoI-004: “Church of the Broken God,” where Nadia deliberately sabotaged her cover to enter into an unprovoked physical altercation. She was reassigned to Mobile Task Force Xi-13: “Sequere Nos” as a consequence. There was a successful, largely uneventful year with MTF Xi-13 – and then the encounter with SCP-19-2001-1.

Nadia’s assignment has been in flux for the past year since the encounter with SCP-192001-01. Directly following the incident, she was remanded to 6 months of medical leave. An additional 3 months of mental health leave was recommended, but Nadia declined. Since returning from leave, she has been working in the Department of Decommissions.

𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒. Paragon, Fallen Nadia used to be an exemplar within the Mobile Task Forces, particularly MTF Delta-5. She rose through ranks fast and easy, enjoying her work and eager to gain her own command. That's all in shambles, now, but it if your character has been through MTFs, they may have heard about Atalanta, or any of her triumphs from the earlier days. If not, there's still the chance that your character worked with MTF Xi-13 and could have encountered the current shade of Nadia. Personal Project Nadia is still desperate to find out exactly what happened to her brother. I can definitely see her picking the brains of anyone who might have information, whether about that specific incident or just containment and breaches in general. Hand-to-Hand When she's not avoiding everyone in her room, Nadia will likely be training in the gym facilities. While she prefers to train solo, she also loves to spar and practice combat. If your character is a fighter, or would like to be, they could potentially cross on the mat. Wilderness Scouts Nadia has not joined the Walking Club (Seriously?), but she is often wandering through the wooded area around the base. While she is absolutely looking for solitude on these treks (with the rare exception being made for Dying Breed), your character could encounter her and, if they're quiet, they may just be allowed to walk with her.

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 / 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐒. Action Girl, Aloof Dark-Haired Girl, Angsty Surviving Twin, Braids of Action, Chosen Zero, Deadpan Snarking, Final Girl, Haunted Hero, Ice Queen/Defrosting the Ice Queen, The Paragon Always Rebels, Seeker, Showing Up Chauvinists, Tsundere, Twin Telepathy

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒. Alanna of Trebond (Song of the Lioness Quartet), Veronica Mars (eponymous), Jessica Jones (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Rosa Diaz (Brooklyn 99), Megara (Hercules, 1997), Jyn Erso (Rogue One), Dana Scully (The X-Files), Rogue (The X-Men)

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐒.

[world-of-wales]

Catherine’s Royal Closet (44/∞) ♚

↬ 'Duchess' One Button Blazer

The Navy One Button 'Duchess' Blazer from the Canadian label Smythe was debuted by Catherine just a few months following her and Prince William's wedding when they boarded a flight from Heathrow Airport as they kicked off their North American Tour of 2011.

The jacket has become one of Catherine's most reworn pieces from her wardrobe. It was a permanent fixture in her 2012 London Olympics Lookbook.

It was also worn by her for the 2014 Commonwealth games, the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2016, during a visit to Cornawall later in the same year, to present a Pride of Britain award in 2020 and finally for an appearance at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships.

Crafted from high-quality Italian wool, the navy blue blazer features a single-breasted design. It also has notched lapels, gold-tone buttons, princess seams and front pockets. The cut-out panel at the back of the blazer is both distinctive and unique.

[28mindgames]

louis birthday tag game !!!

thank you so much @mynightsoutofsight @bbrox and @faithinlouisfuture for tagging me 💋

when did you become a louie?

well, i was a fan of 1d since 2011 and louis was always my favorite. when the band ended i knew that no matter what i would follow his solo career.

your earliest fandom memory?

mmm this is hard one cause i don't remember something specific but i could say that some moments that stand up for me because i felt like some bigger energy: jho on txf, realesed of back to you, when walls came out, the live from london and the first afhf. these are one of my fav moments as a fandom.

your favorite song (one off walls, one off fitf)?

from walls: walls

from fitf: all this time

your favorite music video?

walls (hard question bc he has quality mv)

favorite gig?

buenos aires night 1 and 2 because they were the shows i went ✨️

favorite louis hair?

his current haircut?? i love it when it's fluffy and i loved long hair louis

favorite louis interview?

zach sang (both)

suit louis or tank top louis?

since we got a lot of tank top louis this year i would choose suit louis cause it feels like a gift.

favorite louis tattoo?

the penguin the 28

favorite louis bodypart?

his ass ... his waist ... his shoulders ... his legs ... EVERYTHING 😌 he's too pretty

i'm tagging everyone who wants to do it! 💋

[10oclockdot]

Notable examples of text in art, episode 22.

Featuring:

Reginald Marsh, Tattoo and Haircut, 1932, egg tempera on masonite, 46x48 in Joan Brown, The Journey #1, 1976 Mark Bradford, Rat Catcher of Hamelin III, 2011, mixed media on canvas, 120x126in Aboudia, Quitte le pouvoir, 2011 Charles Burchfield, Circus Poster, 1917 Mary Cassatt, Portrait of a Lady Reading Le Figaro, 1878 James Boswell, Street Scene, ca. 1946 William Christenberry, Alabama Wall I, 1985 Marcel Duchamp, 50 ccs of Paris Air, 1919 Norman Rockwell, Which One? (Undecided, Man in Voting Booth), 1944, oil on canvas, 37x29in

For more examples of text in art, click here.

[ricinbach]

for the record. | chapter 4 - delta

seemingly uneventful morning drill yields unexpected circumstances.

[Day 1, 2011 - 9:35:23, Credenhill, UK]

A tiny drop of sweat began a lazy trail downwards your brow, joining many others as the tip of nose grazed the metal ever so lightly.

Pull.

Another deep breath escaped your mouth, sounding almost like a gasp as your burning muscles exerted themselves, carrying your body up. The biceps flexing in the military-issued green short sleeve, your core tight, your grunt a bit softer compared to the men around you - also participating in the usual morning routine of pull-ups after training. The brisk air made it’s presence known by light breezes, wafting around the sweaty bodies of the task force all lined up outside.

One more, come on.

It was not a stranger move to train with many men and even fewer women surrounding you, push your body to limits you did not know existed. It did not phase you to see all of these bodies exerting themselves, call it an acquired skill or habituated ignorance. A body was a machine, after all. All of them - some better oiled, polished, shined and maintained. Your eyes had seen many living, breathing sculptures in their tenure, without letting loose into the temptation, let alone a lingering gaze. It had been such a long time passing in the military, mind focused on only being the best soldier you could be, that your thoughts had subconsciously trained you to ignore the, so to call, distractions.

This time, you had fallen victim to one of those seemingly harmless ones.

It was impossible to ignore the beads of sweat making their lazy trail down a scarred yet taut torso that belonged to him, skin adorned with tattoos that could be spotted from the edge of your peripheral vision. Abdominals flexing along with the powerful back muscles, the veins underneath the skin so prominent they mapped out his sheer strength that he hid under the military-issued green as he pulled himself up yet another time. Tiny droplets raced each other in a soft but relentless pace, making their way down to the waistband of camouflage print tactical cargo pants. Grunts, deep ones, emanated throughout the crispness of the morning, echoing off of the metal bars and poured concrete outside of the base building. Biceps pulsing under exertion, hands clinging onto the metal rod.

He could do this all day.

In the very corner of your eye, as far as they could reach without turning your head very visibly to simply gawk, your vision would tell you that body belonged to no other than the new guy. The same guy you pulled into the chopper mere hours ago, him holding on for dear life.

The same man with the chaotic, gray blues that focused on you under the red lights. Cracks of blue emanating calmness, stillness under the storm. The same eyes that said somehow, there was light to be found, somewhere.

The same man who was yearning to go back and continue his sketch of no other than you, on the yellowing pages of his journal.

It was funny how the world seemed empty besides you and your center of attention when you had been distracted - it was almost as if the rest of the green earth stopped revolving for mere minutes and allowed you to live in the moment, with no consequence or bystanders.

Oh, how you wished that was true. It was not exactly the best impression to make to your fellow teammates, soldiers you would shoot, kill and defend for, to spot you the slightest bit distracted - let alone the source of distraction.

Heavens were on your side that morning that the Captain had stayed back inside to take care of intelligence gathering, letting the experienced group of soldiers enjoy a relatively leisurely drill to ease off the tensions after getting shot at for way too long than he wanted.

Unbeknownst to you, John was using all his resolve and dignity to not direct his wandering, inquisitive gaze at you as you performed your morning exercises. It was not appropriate to stare in this particular environment, not that it was ever acceptable in their profession, he could only imagine how uncomfortable you may have been as you trained and fought and slept alongside gritty male soldiers that could be too much to handle at times - speaking from his personal experience.

He knew you could hold your own. While having no context on your background, previous battles or accomplishments, it was evident that you took the dangerous life seriously, your mere presence at the compound proved it. One look at your determined face, jaw clenched just as tightly as those muscles adorning your back with each pull up, told him that you had seen far greater horrors and dealt with more challenges in life than to let any disrespectful man get in between you and what you wanted, whatever it may have been.

He swore to himself right there and then that he would do this the right way, no matter the consequence.

Until then, until the moment he realized he wished would arrive sooner than later - he could only sneak very, very secret glances and hope for the best.

Thankfully he had chosen the bars that were a bit far from your choice this morning, hoping he would have a calm, collected and distraction-free workout. He could not help but think about the operation that went awry hours ago, piercing storm raining down on him, breeze threatening to push him towards the steel of the rapidly sinking ship, his commanding officer screaming at him to jump for it.

And how your hand held on for dear life against his gloved, slippery one, not letting go for a single moment until his feet found solid metal instead of air.

He did not even know you.

Oh, how he wanted to. Your presence was a mystery that he wanted to unfold, your story one that he yearned to discover, undoubtedly very much alike the other members of the task force.

He would briefly gaze at your hair fall back down as you gracefully let yourself down the bar, hand resting on the metal rod as you caught your breath in preparation for the next exercise, burning questions raging in his mind.

How many missions had you been on? Had you been shot before? Did you have scars that you exchanged stories for, or better yet, you had covered with tattoos?

He could not help his newfound intrigue towards you - every member who made it to the 141 had a star-studded, impressive background, so had Price told him, and his mind was racing to attempt guessing all the little events that made you, to uncover who you were beneath the military green.

“You okay, mate?”

Bloody hell.

John had to shake his head to snap himself out of it - out of the flashbacks from last night, out of his thoughts completely possessed by you. It did not take the slightly disoriented soldier too long to realize he had been entranced this whole time looking into the space right next to where you had stood, with you long gone. His feet had touched the ground without him realizing, worn combat boots against the concrete, feeling the fresh pump in his arms and the blood flowing through his veins. A weakly perplexed expression adorned his weary yet serious features, eyes blinking a couple of times before he turned his body around to the source of the question.

Where did she go?

Gaz, however, stood with a little smirk, looking like he had been enjoying his morning already. His workout complete and shirt soaked just like the other soldier, his eagle eyes did not let the silent, one-way interaction go unnoticed as he leaned his frame against the vertical metal bar, arms crossed on his chest. A look of boyish mischief in his eyes foreshadowed everything he had to say afterwards.

He had to tease the new kid in the squad, after all. It was only fair.

“Try not to stare that long next time, eh?”

All John could do was shake his head as it fell down in a soft huff.

The static emanating from the television echoed off of the vast concrete confinements, bouncing off of the chairs scattered around the communications center. Screens, small and big, lined up against the walls embedded in all sorts of machinery, making faint bleeping noises with each sweep of the radar, each message arriving.

It had been a wonder to you just why in the world they kept this beaten old television at the edge of the room. It was as if there was something nostalgic holding the soldiers hostage, no one dared throw the old piece of plastic-covered junk away.

The training complex turned just a bit more quieter as the lowly humming tank engines and roaring all-road vehicles came to a sudden halt - the silence of the training grounds throughout the brick and metal walls.

“They finally did it?”

The linoleum floor shrieked wit metal chair legs dragging over, who settled themselves in a final low thud as none other than Kyle with a fresh green shirt took a seat in front of the television, making his way from the message console on the control panel. You wondered what he had read to step away so quickly.

“Bloody hell. I thought the Americans had it under control.”

“That look like it’s under control to you?”

“It don’t sound too good.”

That made your lips curl down in anticipation, just a bit as your breath caught itself slowly. It had been a blessing in disguise to have an unsupervised morning drill, especially after the chaos of the night and now this rapidly unfolding situation. It would be a while till your body and mental got readjusted to the habits and fast pace of the task force, to the way things used to be. Until then, you would keep on pushing and breathing, against whatever this life threw your way.

The antsy, black and white static that previously deafened the soldiers’ ears halted abruptly, making everyone’s head snap back at the small screen centered at the corner of the room, accompanying emerging signals and beeps from intercom stations.

Then came that loud voice, completely overpowering the entire room and demanding attention to itself. A crowd cheering in the foreign language. Screams and begs roared through the screen, overpowered by the chanting, red flags bolstered up on the old stone architecture flashing in bright color.

“Today, we rise again as one nation, in the face of betrayal and corruption!”

Fuck.

Your eyes, along with the other soldiers slowly descending themselves onto the flimsy chairs around you, became glued to the screen. Mind racing on what this would entail as the world watched the events unfold in their own little screens, just like you.

“We have believed this man to deliver our great nation into a new era of prosperity.”

Soap was not too far away from you, just a couple of chairs away as he clasped his hands, the slowly drying sweaty green shirt clinging onto his stretching back, elbows resting on his knees. Though he kept a stoic expression, you could notice a certain hint of anxiousness from his body language, just like everybody else in this room.

“Our noble crusade has begun.”

The news that were about to unwind might as well could have been the next deployment order.

“This is how it begins.”

In a moment, came an ear-piercing gunshot, along with the faint cheers, screams, yells all tangled in with the barking of dogs, and a thud of a body falling on the dirt. The intensity so palpable you could hear the deep, panicked breathing moments before death.

He had done it. The deed he came to do, another stepping stone into achieving his vision, his relentless plan to divide and conquer. All that was to follow, if someone did not intervene, were mayhem, bloodshed and tears.

President Al-Fulani was dead at the hands of Al-Asad.

The air in the room became stale for a moment, breaths durning stagnant yet the jaws remained taut. Eyes focused on the main source of information, though they had begun to divert towards the one man who had been watching the whole ordeal go down with reserve.

Who was going to tell him?

The soldier took a deep breath, running a hand down his face before getting up slowly and turning to the door, he did not have to go much further to reach the person he intended to look for. The roaring thuds of Captain Price’s boots made their presence known in the room as the metal door parted open and his icy, exhausted eyes met many other pairs all directed to him.

“Captain Price, Al-Asad just executed President Al-Fulani on national television.”

And with a sigh followed by a nod of acknowledgement, came your next order of business, piercing through the hefty atmosphere of unknown within the four walls.

“It’s too late to do anything for Al-Fulani. Get your warm gear ready - our next order is a rescue operation in the Caucasus Mountains.”

Glances were tossed around in curiosity, Soap catching your eye for a brief moment when you saw he also had a puzzled look in his orbs before focusing on your Captain. Some soldiers acknowledging without question as they slowly got up, some more reserved ones taking the directive and the recent news in.

You, however, silently prayed Russia was not numbingly freezing this time of the year.

“We take care of our friends. Let’s move.”

[namelessdumbass]

Ultimate Nameless Ghouls guide

Nobody asked for it, but why the hell not?! Warning: looooong text, silly descriptions, shit ton of links and silly collages (sorry, tumblr only allows 30 pictures per post)

Happy reading!

4 Papas, 5 eras, different cool looks. There were a lot of changes, loooooots of Ghouls, but it's not as compicated as it may seem. There are many ways to tell them apart: -by the way they are placed on stage -their alchemic symbols (check out my Meliora guide where i shed more light on this topic) -their height and body types -body language -their instruments -jewellery -date of the photo/video (mhm) Let's start from the very beginning!

Opus Eponymous era (October 23, 2010 - december 15, 2012)

(from left to right: Omega, Earth #1, Lake/Water #2, Alpha/Fire #1 in front and Air #1) There were only 5 Ghouls: Fire/Alpha, Quintessence/Omega, Chain/Water (later Lake), Earth #1 and Air #1. Since 2011, Ghouls were placed in certain areas on stage: Quintessence and Earth on Papa's right, Water in the middle, Air and Fire - on Papa's left.

Alpha aka Fire Ghoul #1

Lead guitar. Had fire sticker on his white-n-black Gibson RD. Skilled motherfucker. Taller than Papas, looked bigger in first 2 eras. Was a bit reserved in era 1, but became quite active and naughty in era 2. Has blue eyes, started to wear a ring in era 2 and got tattoos in era 3. If you see a ghoul who often shows a peace sign - that's Alpha :) Hangs out with Omega, River, Delta, Pebble and Mist on stage. Enjoys attention, quite popular among fans. Can speak Italian, has strong accent. Joined in october 2010, left in november 2016.

Omega aka Ether/Quintessence Ghoul #1

Rhythm guitar, black Gibson RD with Omega sticker. Tall, stompy, was quite confident from the very beginning, graceful hand movements (trust me, you won't confuse him with any other ghoul). Has cutest laugh. The Perfect Ghoul™. Has beautiful eyes, chunky silver rings, is the reason the Ghouls got their alchemic symbols. Papa III's favorite Ghoul, that's why he was always praised and his butt was always touched/smacked during Year Zero solo by Terzo :) Did interviews in era 2 (sometimes together with Alpha or Special Ghoul) and 3. Joined in october 2010, left in july 2016 :(

Chain aka Water Ghoul#1

Bass. Mysterious and metal AF, wore a chain as a belt and painted black bones on his hands, had Grucifix on metal necklace (which was later worn by Omega after Chain left). Was quite active and actually the shortest ghoul of era 1. Joined in october 2010, left in early 2011.

Earth Ghoul #1

Drums. Had no other specific name. Tall (same height as Omega), slim, has blue eyes. Despite being in Ghost for like 4 years, is soooo underrated. There's not much we know about him. The only earth ghoul of Ghost who did an interview (together with Alpha). Was simply amazing! Joined in october 2010, left in 2014.

Air Ghoul #1

Also had no specific name. Synthesizer, keyboard and keytar. The tallest ghoul (a bit taller than Omega), dark eyes. Modest, very calm, didn't move much. Loved showing horns and stared at fans sometimes. Had badass Mummy Dust solo . Joined in 2011, left in november 2016 Lake aka Water Ghoul #2

Bass. Joined in 2011 after Chain left. Middle height, dark eyes. Quite calm. Played two different guitars in era 1. Had cool black lenses in era 2, wore a ring sometimes. Also quite underrated. Fun fact: Remember Year Zero mv when Secondo flashes us? Well, it was this Water in Papa's chasuble, not Tobias :) Joined in 2011, left in 2014.

Infestissumam era (december 15th 2012 - June 3, 2015)

(from left to right: Earth #1, Omega, River, Air #1, Alpha) How are Ghouls placed on stage? Same way as in Opus era. Same Ghouls, different outfits and masks. Their alchemic symbols became more visible and ghouls opened up more on stage. There was only one change of the lineup: Lake left in 2014 and was replaced by River. River aka Water #3

Bass. Middle height, dark blue eyes. Was quite chaotic and weird onstage. Held his bass in a suggestive way, humped it sometimes. Interacted with Alpha a lot, was a bad influence. Definitely had fun on stage, enjoyed attention. See a ghoul with wide-legs-stance? Yeah, that's him! The tallest of the Water Ghouls. Joined in 2014, left in 2015 (before Meliora era began).

Meliora era (june 3, 2015 - september 30, 2017)

(from left to right: Omega, Pebble/Earth #2 behind him, Delta/Water #4, Air #1, Alpha) Placed on stage? Same way as in previous two eras. This is when a lot of changes happened. In 2015, Fire, Quintessence and Air Ghouls were the same, but Earth#1 and River left and Delta and Pebble were introduced.

Delta aka Water#4

Bass. A bit shorter than Papa III, cute, has blue eyes. No visible tattoos or rings. Skilled, filled in for Apha and Omega (and also played his guitar!) couple times for a few rituals and acoustic shows. Loved interacting with Alpha and Pebble on stage. Became Quintessence Ghoul in july 2016 when Omega left, played rhythm guitar. Joined in June 2015, left in november 2016.

Pebble aka Earth#2

Drums. Despite being the shortest and smolest in the band, played the shit out of drums. Was the most active Earth ghoul of Ghost. A show off. Loved interacting with fans. Played a brief solo before Stand by Him. Had a ring, his mask looked a little bit too big for him. Slim, light green eyes. Loved interacting with Alpha and Water. Joined in June 2015, left in november 2016.

In july 2016 Omega left Ghost, Delta took his place and Mist, the first Ghoulette of Ghost, played bass. Mist aka Water #5

Bass. Tiny, has blue eyes, a tattoo and ring on her finger. Cute as hell. Was quite calm and modest. Loved by fans. Her mask looked too big for her. Same could be said about the bass. Joined in september 2016, left a the end of Popestar tour in november 2016.

In 2017 all of the former ghouls and Mist left and the new pack of Ghouls was introduced. All of them (except for Mountain) were +- same heigh as Terzo, so identifying them isn't hard.

Ifrit aka Fire Ghoul #2

Lead guitar. Hyperactive, full of energy, jumps, spins and moves a lot on stage. Papa III's hype man. Loved interacting with fans, gestures a lot. The ghoul that can't stand still. Has blue eyes, no visible tattoos or rings. Ray of sunshine (no really, he's very sweet). Quite popular among fans. Loved interacting with Zephyr, Aether and Dewdrop. Joined in march 2017, left in september 2017

Aether aka Quintessence #3 aka Banana ghoul

Rhythm guitar. A bit taller than Ifrit and Papa III. Loves bananas. Has dark eyes, bracelets and a ring. No QE sticker on his guitar. Beefy, friendly. Also spins, dances and jumps a lot on stage. Was present in Terzo, Cardinal and Papa IV eras. Interacted with all of the Ghouls on stage. Was Cardinal's favorite Ghoul. Was bullied by Sodo, but also annoyed him too sometimes. He and Sodo had pre Cirice guitar battles. Did backing vocals in Prequelle and Impera (in 2022) era. Joined in march 2017, left in may 2023.

Dewdrop aka Sodo aka Water #6 aka Fire #3

Bass and lead guitar. Present in Papa III, Cardinal and Papa VI eras. A bit shorter than Papas and the rest of the ghouls. Slim. Very popular among fans. Stompy, was naughty in era 3, but became muuuuuuch worse later. Horny i would say and even more aggressive. Ghoul equivalent of chihuahua. Shows middle finger, throws picks when he's angry or annoyed by Aether. Was a Water ghoul in 2017, became a Fire Ghoul #3 in 2018 after Ifrit left. This is also a year when his fire Ghoul nature started to come out: Licked his guitar, picks, tried to lick Rain, Aether and bullied Cardinal. HORNY during Mummy Dust. Vapes on stage, interacts with fans, loves choking Rain. Once hurt his finger, didn't give a damn and continued playing guitar smearing blood all over it. Can also be a gentleman. Joined in march 2017 and is still in Ghost (as of may 2024).

Zephyr aka chAir Ghoul #2

Keyboard, synthesizer, keytar. Same height as Papa III, blue eyes. Quite active on stage, but can also be calm. Sits on chair a lot, but starts moving when he's feeling it. Interacts with Ifrit and Aether. Keytar solo - [X]. Cutie. Joined in march 2017, left in september 2017.

Ivy aka Earth #3

Drums. Dark eyes, wears bracelets. Same heigh as Ifrit. Even though he had been in the band only few monhs, he did an amazing job. Joined in march 2017, left in june 2017.

Mountain aka Earth #4

Drums. Tall, slim, has grey eyes and a tattoo on his finger. Hates shoes. Quite popular among fans. Pretty calm, especially comparing to Pebble. Nice fella. Was present in Papa III, Cardinal and Papa IV era. Joined in june 2017 and is still in Ghost (as of may 2024)

Prequelle era (april 6, 2018 - march 3, 2020)

The number of ghouls on stage has increased. Instead of 5 there were 7 ghouls. And this is the year when we got not one, but two Ghoulettes! How are they placed on stage? Like this:

(from left to right: Aether/Quintessence #3, Swiss behing him, Mountain/Earth #4, Rain/Water #7 in front, Cirrus/Multi, Cumulus/Multi, Dewdrop/Sodo/Fire #3) New ghouls of this era:

Rain aka Water #7

Bass. A bit taller than Dewdrop and Cardinal/Papa VI. Has dark eyes, beautiful hands, slim. Quite calm comparing to the others. Opened up a bit more in Impera era. The only adult on stage, beside Ghoulettes and Mountain. Has to step in when Sodo becomes a pain in the ass, also allows him to choke him during Year Zero. Joined in january 2018 and is still in Ghost (as of may 2024)

Swiss aka Multi Ghoul

Baritone and acoustic guitar, tambourine, backing vocals. Tall, slim, has dark eyes and biiiiiiiiiiiiig smile. Dances on his platform, tries to seduce other ghouls, acts possessed. Is in your walls. A manace to society. Vapes on stage. Loves interacting with fans and other ghouls. Known for his powerful shimmies. The horniest Ghoul of Ghost. Annoying the shit out of Sodo aka jerking him off was his main hobby in 2023. Also went to Aurora's (see below) and Cumulus' platforms. The most chaotic ghoul. Popular among Ghesties. Joined in january 2018 and is still in Ghost (as of may 2024).

Cumulus aka Multi Ghoulette

Backing vocals, synthesizer, tamboutine. Short, curvy, has amazing voice. No visible tattoos. Loves interacting with fans and other Ghouls/Ghoulettes. Dances, slays. Joined in january 2018 and is still in Ghost (as of may 2024)

Cirrus aka Multi Ghoulette

Keyboard, synthesizer, tambourine, keytar, backing vocals. Tall, slim. No tattoos. Active on stage. Keytar solo - [X]. Loves sticking out her tongue. Comes to the center of the stage in Impera era. Literal queen. Joined in january 2018 and is still in Ghost (as of may 2014)

Impera era (january 25 th, 2022 - october 7th, 2023)

(Front row from left to right: Aether/Quintessence #3, Rain/Water #7, Sodo/Dewdrop/Fire #3. Behind them from left to right: Swiss, Cirrus, Mountain/Earth #4, Cumulus, Sunshine/Multi)

There were a few changes in this era: new Ghouls and slight changes in the stage setting. In 2022 one more Ghoulette joined the Prequlle pack.

Sunshine aka Multi Ghoulette

Backing vocals and tambourine. A bit taller than Cumulus, but shorter than Cirrus. No tattoos and rings/bracelets. Cutie. Dances and acts funny on her platform. Stood on Papa's left. Joined in 2022, left in may 2023.

2023: Sunshine and Aether left and were replaced by Aurora and Phantom. The rest of the Ghouls/Ghoulettes remained the same.

Phantom aka Quintessence #4

Rhythm guitar. Tall, slim, dark eyes. Loves interacting with fans and loves bats. A show off and a little bit chaotic. Quite confident despite being a newbie. Joins Rain and Sodo for epic into of Square Hammer and outro of Rats. Loves annoying Papa IV during Year Zero outro. almost No visible tattoos, wears a ring. Interacts with every ghoul/ghoulettes on stage. Joined in may 2023 and is still in Ghost (as of may 2024)

Aurora aka Multi Ghoulette

Backing vocals, tambourine. Full of energy. The shortest Ghoulette. Loves dancing next to Rain during Miasma. Cute. Despite being smol, brought Swiss to his knees ;) Joined in may 2023, is still in Ghost (as of may 2024) Honorable mentions: Special Ghoul aka Phil aka Tobias

Showed up for interviews and to grab some awards. Talked about albums, meanings of songs and Papas. Worships cats, loves Abba. Slim, has green eyes. Wore Alpha's uniform. Was present in Primo, Secondo and Terzo eras. Makes a lot of silly sounds. Hasn't been active since 2017. Cowbell Ghoul

Plays cowbell in "Ritual" and "If you have Ghosts". A freaking legend. Tall, has a posture of a shrimp. Always got shooed by Papa III. Only showed at the end of Popestar tour in 2016. Brought many people joy with his presence.

And that was it....for now. The movie and new era are coming soon. I'm excited about what's going to happen next. If there are going to be any changes of the lineup i'll make sure to update this guide :)

Thanks for reading 🖤

[liim-bo]

IZZY

BASICS

STAGE NAME \\ izzy ( 이시 )

MEANING \\ god is my oath

BIRTH NAME \\ baek iseul ( 백이슬 )

ENGLISH NAME \\ isobel baek

NICKNAMES \\ iz, seulie

BIRTHDAY \\ march 23, 1999

ZODIAC \\ aries

CHINESE ZODIAC \\ rabbit

BIRTHPLACE \\ incheon, south korea

HOMETOWN \\ osaka, japan / ampang, malaysia

HEIGHT \\ 161.7cm ( 5'4" )

WEIGHT \\ 49kg ( 108lbs )

BLOOD TYPE \\ ab

ETHNICITY \\ korean

NATIONALITY \\ korean

LANGUAGES \\ korean ( fluent ), english ( fluent ), japanese ( fluent ), malay ( fluent )

CAREER

GROUP \\ limbo ( 2011 - present )

POSITION \\ main rapper, lead dancer, sub vocalist

REPRESENTATIVE SIN \\ greed

REPRESENTATIVE VIRTUE \\ charity

COMPANY \\  pledis entertainment ( 2009 - present )

TRAINEE PERIOD \\ 2 years

DEBUT \\ august 5, 2011 

DEBUT AGE \\ 12 years old

STATS

VOCALS \\ 7/10

DANCE \\ 8/10

RAP \\ 10/10

VARIETY \\ 4/10

ACTING \\ 9/10

PRODUCING \\ 9/10

PHYSICAL

TATTOOS \\ multicolour doodles on left ear, various scenery tattoos across left shoulder blade and down left arm

PIERCINGS \\ six on left ear ( 4 x lobe, industrial, conch ), seven on right ear ( 4 x lobe, snug, 2 x helix )

FACE CLAIM \\ lee yeo reum ( wjsn )

VOICE CLAIM \\ yeoreum ( wjsn )

RAP CLAIM \\ exy (wjsn )

DANCE CLAIM \\ bona ( wjsn )

PERSONAL

SEXUALITY \\ pansexual

EDUCATION \\ korea art high school

MBTI \\ intj-t, architect

STRENGTHS \\ rational, curious, versatile

WEAKNESSES \\ dismissive of emotions, overly critical, unwilling to take blame

STYLE \\

LIKES \\ photography, long autumn walks, people-watching, crocheted tops, chunky headphones, going to the gym, the taste of peaches, getting piercings, dad-jokes, lego, the colour green

DISLIKES \\ people who are quick to judge others, blood, overly sweet things, the fact she debuted at such a young age, people who are greedy, people who aren't willing to learn to better themselves, being too cold, people who keep secrets from her, being blamed for things, xenophobes, having wet hair

HABITS \\ talks in her sleep; according to bb, has rapped in her sleep too

TALENT \\ perfect pitch, can identify any note half a second after hearing it

HOBBIES \\ photography, going on walks, building lego

FEARS \\ hemophobia ( fear of blood )

FAMILY

MOTHER \\ ong kyung soon ( 1979 )

FATHER \\ baek shin il (1979 )

BROTHER \\ baek il sung ( 1999 )

BROTHER \\ baek sang min ( 2001 )

SISTER \\ baek so young ( 2001 )

BROTHER \\ baek young min ( 2001 )

TRIVIAL

ONE \\ has a twin brother, ilsung, who's older than her by four minutes

TWO \\ her family moved around a lot when she was growing up, due to her mother's job

THREE \\ she lived in osaka, japan, for four years

FOUR \\ she lived in ampang, malaysia, for three years

FIVE \\ izzy's the clumsiest member, she will literally trip over thin air. subin has threatened to wrap her in bubblewrap and rain has banned her from being in the kitchen alone

SIX \\ struggled a lot with her weight and suffered from body dysmorphia during the first few years of her career 

SEVEN \\ her representative sin is greed

EIGHT \\ her representative virtue is charity

NINE \\ her representative symbol is a frog

TEN \\ her representative colour is yellow

[xe-company]

HER DATING HISTORY [CHOI YOOBIN | 최유빈]

❖ ATHENA {NINETALES / @immcrtalgrls​} !!

SHIP NAME: YOOJAE

TITLE: Not Officially Labeled

DATING PERIOD: One Year / March 2011 - March 2012

ERA: Predebut

FANDOM REACTIONS: Love them together !!

RESULT: Still best friends !! The two dated briefly for a year but never actually labeled themselves as girlfriends. They were the classic friends to lovers trope but decided they were better off as friends but that didn’t stop them from being extremely close to one another !!  They are still high on skinship with each other and get the occasional dating rumors even after debut; the most recent being in 2021. Whenever they can, the two of them go out to eat; they try for once a month or once every couple of months. They are either by themselves or a few other of their respective group members or other idol friends join them. 

❖ CHAEYOUNG {TWICE} 

SHIP NAME: CHAEBIN

TITLE: Brief / Still Close Friends

DATING PERIOD: Bit More Than A Month / February 2018 - March 2018

ERA: After Debut

FANDOM REACTIONS: Unknown To Them

RESULT: The two were never officially labeled as dating but they did ‘date’ for about a month. They ultimately ‘broke up’ due to their schedules. They first met during a filming of the previous annual ISAC and exchanged phone numbers which was seen and spread like wildfire amongst Onces and Fantasys. The two of them are still close friends and text often. A few times they went out to eat with other Twice members Dispatch or fans who happened to have seen them posted photos. Additionally, the two of them share two matching tattoos each; four tattoos put together. The fans pieced the tattoos together and found out the two of them had been together in some way. 

❖ YOUNGBIN {SF9}

SHIP NAME: 2BIN / YOOYOUNG

TITLE: Hacked

DATING PERIOD: A Year & Four Months / May 2019 - September 2020

ERA: After Debut

FAN REACTIONS: Surprised, Mainly Neutral. 

RESULT: Sometime around the later half of 2019, around August, YOOBIN had her phone hacked twice in the span of three weeks. In the first hack they leaked that she had dated someone older than her and that it was a member of SF9. The hackers were teasing that they’ll do it again and release who it was along with other personal information about her. When the second hack happened they did release photos that had a ‘couple-like’ vibe to them accompanied with some text messages between the two of them. FNC reacted quickly surprisingly and put YOOBIN on hiatus for the remaining of the year but they didn’t give a date when she’d be back. Even after their relationship was leaked the two stayed together for a bit until they decided to take a break. There wasn’t any weird air between them and the other members of the group. Some Fantasys believe that they were still together even after they quietly announced they seperated due to the continuing skinship and quick glances to each other.

❖ CHAN {ECLIPSE}

SHIP NAME: YOOHAN

TITLE: Leaked Relationship

DATING PERIOD: Half a Year / March 2022 - August 2022

ERA: After Debut

FAN REACTIONS: Majority Liked Them Together

RESULT: Before ECLIPSE made their debut in 2021, YOOBIN had expressed her interest the new boy group and wished them a successful debut. Upon hearing about it the boys expressed their gratitude and also cheered on YOOBIN while she and the rest of SF9 were on KINGDOM: LEGENDARY WAR. The two were quite secretive with their relationship and it wasn’t until Dispatch posted a photo around June 2022 and the internet went in a spiral trying to find out when and how the two got together. The majority of fans on both sides liked them together, they were often termed a ‘Pretty Pair’ for their visuals. However, the photo and some saesangs quickly turned the dating rumor into a scandal that eventually caused the two to quietly separate despite the love from both fandoms. 

[therecordchanger62279]

RANKING THE ROLLING STONES CATALOG

This is something I've been thinking about doing for some time. The Rolling Stones have been my favorite band since The Beatles broke up. I own nearly the entire catalog, and, like everyone else, I have my favorites, and opinions on what's good and what isn't. It's a bit of a task to rank them because there are so many, and because there really are no bad Stones albums. So a list like this is relative.

But I was on Wikipedia looking at the discography, and they had them listed by studio, live, official bootlegs, and compilations. That made it much easier.

If you don't see it listed here, I don't own it - except for compilations. There are so many of them, and after awhile they're redundant. So I listed the ones I have that are relevant to me. For example, Hot Rocks 1964-1971 did not make the list even though it's one of the biggest selling records in the band's history (if not the biggest). But if you already had the first two hits collections, Big Hits, and Through The Past Darkly, Hot Rocks was unnecessary. And it's been eclipsed countless times since with bigger sets, and maybe better sound. Even though I own it, it's not on the list. (But its followup, More Hot Rocks is because that one collects a lot of odd album tracks, songs from EPs, and an alternate take or two. It's also got a very cool cover.)

The Official Bootlegs list collects everything I own (there's a download only I'm missing, and probably don't need), but the set lists are often very similar so the rankings are not as definitive as the other lists. I might prefer one because there are a few rarely played tracks on the setlist. Or maybe there are a couple of special guests. Or maybe the band and audience are especially hot that night. I've never heard a bad Rolling Stones show, so you really can't go wrong with any of them. My favorites are often tied to the years those particular tours happened because the set lists might favor an album or two from that time that I really love. Year of release is in parentheses.

      Studio

  1. Sticky Fingers (1971)

  2. Aftermath (US) (1966)

  3. Exile on Main St. (1972)

  4. Let It Bleed (1969)

  5. The Rolling Stones Now! (1965)

  6. Beggar’s Banquet (1968)

  7. It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (1974)

  8. Out of Our Heads (1965)

  9. Some Girls (1978)

10. 12X5 (1964)

11. Blue & Lonesome (2016)

12. Black & Blue (1976)

13. Tattoo You (1981)

14. Goats Head Soup (1973)

15. Steel Wheels (1989)

16. December’s Children (1965)

17. A Bigger Bang (2005)

18. Voodoo Lounge (1994)

19. Undercover (1983)

20. England’s Newest Hitmakers (1964)

21. Hackney Diamonds (2023)

22. Dirty Work (1986)

23. Emotional Rescue (1980)

24. Bridges to Babylon (1997)

25. Between the Buttons (1967)

26. Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967)

       Live

   1. El Mocambo (1977)

   2. Shine A Light (2008)

   3. Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones (2017)

   4. On Air (2017)

   5. Love You Live (1977)

   6. Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out (1970)

   7. Live Licks (2004)

   8. Flashpoint (1991)

   9. Stripped (1995)

 10. Still Life (1982)

 11. Got Live If You Want It! (1966)

 12. The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

 13. No Security (1998)

        Official Bootlegs

    1. Some Girls: Live in Texas 1978 (2011)

    2. The Marquee Club Live in 1971 (2015)

    3. Brussels Affair (Live 1973) (2011)

    4. Havana Moon (2016)

    5. Sweet Summer Sun (2013)

    6. L.A. Friday (Live 1975) (2012)

    7. Live at the Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago 1981 (2012)

    8. Steel Wheels – Live (2020)

    9. Voodoo Lounge Uncut (2018)

  10. Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981) (2012)

  11. A Bigger Bang – Live on Copacabana Beach (2021)

  12. Live at Leeds (Live 1982) (2012)

  13. Live at the Tokyo Dome (Live 1990) (2012)

  14. Licked Live In NYC (2022)

  15. Live 1965: Charlie Is My Darling (2014)

  16. Sticky Fingers Live (2015)

  17. No Security San Jose ’99 (2018)

  18. Bridges to Bremen (2019)

  19. Bridges to Buenos Aires (2019)

  20. Grrr Live! (2023)

  21. Totally Stripped (2016)

         Compilations

     1. Flowers (1967)

     2. More Hot Rocks (Big Hits & Fazed Cookies) (1972)

     3. The Singles 1963-1965 (2004)

     4. The Singles 1965-1967 (2004)

     5. Big Hits (High Tide & Green Grass) (1966)

     6. Through the Past Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) (1969)

     7. Made in The Shade (1975)

     8. Forty Licks (2002)

     9. Metamorphosis (1975)

   10. Jump Back: The Best of the Rolling Stones (2004)