#and pretending to make fun of amy

[shadamyheadcanons]

Hi, this is only a what if question. Just for fun!

What do you think IF Shadow did succeed surprising Amy on her birthday? (The murder of Sonic the hedgehog)

Let's just pretend the birthday key doesn't exist

I'm running out of questions

For those who don’t know, in TMOSTH, Shadow covertly tries to buy concert tickets for Amy’s birthday. Unfortunately, she unlocks his train car before he’s able to. She’s touched by his gesture and insists on bringing him with her to the concert to apologize. Although Shadow dislikes the band, he begrudgingly agrees. Without the key, he might have been able to purchase the tickets in time, keeping the surprise intact.

I believe this would change nothing--in the best way.

Although Amy used the excuse of having ruined the surprise, I don’t think that’s really why she invited him. Guilt doesn’t make someone get all blushy and shy like this:

It wasn’t the surprise that won her over, it was his devotion. It’s possible she’d consider asking Sonic instead, but ultimately—pun intended—how could she? It’s the dedication. It’s how he remembered her favorite band. It’s how he’s willing to go farther for her than anyone else because she’s special, dammit! She’s worth it! Having him by her side is just one more reminder of what he did for her, one more detail that’ll make the memory a little more special. Shadow earned this.

And he can’t say no to her, no matter the era or continuity. From SA2...

“I have to keep my promise to Maria...and you.”

...to Shadow’s own game...

“I didn’t have any reason to help her, but...I figured...”

...to Archie...

“It’s decided, then.”

...and even in the Twitter Takeovers, non-canon as they are...

“[The concert] was fine...It was...noisy, and the crowd was annoying...but Amy seemed to be having fun.”

[1]

“Amy is quite...insistent. I’ll admit Amy’s enthusiasm does make [shopping]...bearable.”

[2]

He always caves. There are official writers in every corner of this franchise who get it, especially for TMOSTH.

She’d ask, he’d agree, and they’d have a wonderful time. It’s meant to be. Aren’t they always?

Thank you for the ask!

[asexualenjolras]

I have seen a lot of Enjolras and Grantaire pairings over the years, but none have ever seemed more like boyfriends than James D. Gish and Connor Jones on the Les Misérables Arena Spectacular tour, and I need to talk about it.

James' Enjolras is so confident and is so committed to the revolution, but he is also very human and very soft with Grantaire and Gavroche. Througout the show they are seen together like a little family unit, and you can see that Enjolras cares for them both. He's conflicted throughout the show, and is very protective over them both.

Connor's Grantaire (and I say this every time I see him) is another level - he is so brick accurate and he portrays Grantaire with so much care. He's the usual drunken R, but he is so gentle and he feels things so deeply. He's anxious, and emotive and cynical, but he wears a mask and pretends to be okay. He's so aware of everything going on and he cares about his friends. And he cares about Gavroche; he's like the little brother that he never had. And he is so enamoured with Enjolras - he doesn't take his eyes off him for more than 2 minutes the whole time they're on stage. Connor Jones Grantaire will always be my favourite.

During Look Down, James' Enjolras is so confident. You can see how much the cause matters to him, and you really believe in him. And he's so human in Red & Black - he's clearly a little bit nervous, but when he looks to Grantaire and sees that he is smiling at him, he gets a boost of confidence. It's really sweet, and I've never seen that before. When he sings "don't let the wine go to your brains", he's poking fun at Grantaire and offers him a cheeky smile, which makes Grantaire laugh too.

Connor's Grantaire holds his wine bottle up to the roof in reply, laughing, and is reprimanded by another student. He, playfully, stands to attention and listens to Enjolras again following that. He goes towards Enjolras once he finishes singing, but immediately stops when Marius walks in and takes to teasing him. Enjolras speaks to the other students and intervenes before they can tell Grantaire off and tells them he will sort it. But he can't help himself but laugh at him when he's teasing Marius. He pulls himself together and continues with the song, keeping his eyes on Grantaire to make sure he's listening and he looks so proud of himself when he realises he's getting through to him.

Until Grantaire and Marius start up again, and then he looks so defeated but, again, can't help but smile. He's rolling his eyes but he's laughing because he just can't help it when he's watching Grantaire. It was so sweet.

It really was as if he was torn between upsetting Grantaire, and upsetting the rest of the Amis. And it worked really well. He was so relieved at the end of the song when Grantaire stopped joking around. He verbally said "YES" when Grantaire said "give me brandy on my breath and I'll breathe them all to death".

THESE TWO. They are such boyfriends.

Grantaire looks so concerned when Gavroche tells the Amis that Lamarque has died, and he runs straight over to him to make sure he's safe as the students prepare. He takes such a big drink of his wine and forces a smile onto his face for Enjolras. Enjolras constantly looks at Grantaire during the song, and Grantaire is doing the same but with so much love and pride in his eyes. James' Enjolras is so confident in what he believes in, but he is so soft with Grantaire and I really love that choice. While Grantaire stands with Gavroche, Enjolras is constantly seen walking over to them both and they really do seem like a little family. 

As Grantaire sings "let's give them a screwing they'll never forget", Enjolras looked at him with so much pride and smiled so wide once the words processed in his mind. 

After Èponine died, Enjolras was looking behind himself like a lost puppy and Grantaire stumbled forward and offered him his hand with so much desperation to try and help the man he loves. But Enjolras pulled away from the hold when Valjean clambered onto the barricade, leaving Grantaire holding his arm out. Gavroche gave him a little nudge but R looked so broken and upset. He literally growled the "a volunteer like you" line through gritted teeth.

After Enjolras shoots down his "so the war is won" line, he shakes his head and rolls his eyes as he walks to the back of the stage. It's at this point that you can see that Grantaire is really understanding that they're all going to die. He drinks some more and sits with Gavroche as Valjean and Javert have their confrontation.

At the start of Drink With Me, Grantaire stumbles (again) to the front of the stage, looking around at his friends and taking in what they're saying. He holds his arms up and then a few of the Amis stand up and storm towards him as he sings his part (with such a broken voice). But before they can get to him, Enjolras pulls them back and pushes them away from Grantaire, and they both look at each other on the "will the world remember you when you fall?" line, with Enjolras placing a comforting hand on Grantaire's shoulder.

But Grantaire pushes him away in his hurt and frustration, and Enjolras looks so concerned and upset. He looks around at the other students to see whether they're all watching too before just staring at R with so much sadness. He tries again to comfort him, putting both of his hands on his shoulders and leading him away as Gavroche runs up to them and throws his arms around him.

AND THE LOOK ON ENJOLRAS' FACE. OH MY GOD. IT SAID SO MUCH.

He wanted so much to be the one to hug Grantaire, you could tell. He was trying so hard not to cry, and it was gut-wrenching. He looked so sad, and so broken, and let out such an exasperated breath (he looked like he was going to have a panic attack, I'm not exaggerating) before forcing a smile onto his face for the other students.

The death scene is staged a little differently in the Arena Spectacular, but Grantaire still holds Gavroche and he still looks around for Enjolras and Enjolras gives him a small nod before they're both killed (do you permit it? vibes).

During Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, Enjolras, Grantaire and Gavroche stand together at the top of the stage like the little family that they are, and are together at the end for the finale too.

In conclusion, I love them, your honour. James D. Gish and Connor Jones will go down in history for their ExR. I hope we get an official recording with this cast, or I hope they do a stint in London in the future.

They ARE Enjoltaire.

[cringe6fail6star6]

Some devils(kings n nobles) turn into a plushie n MC finds out thing about themselves. Self indulgent as fuck bc I love this trope

MC: I knew i had something wrong with me. But ur just so cutteeeee ;(((

Mammon, sitting on their lap, weighing MC down so they cant stop petting him: I don't see how this can be wrong

MC: Mammon ur guts gonna spill out, I'm not doing thisss

Beelzebub, on their shoulder: Grinding it is!!!

MC, dying inside: I cant survive this

Satan, can't bite, can't scratch, his punches r soft: u won't

....

Strangling Leviathan is even easier, but it doesn't give the same effect.

Carrying Belphegor is also easier, too much, u forgot him in ur pocket at least 3 times n he didn't even say anything.

Asmo is... Charm still works. His plush guts doo spill out. But damn being a sexless plush does NOT stop him from being a whore. (ITS UR OPPORTUNITY TO BATHE HIM, PUT HIM IN THE DISHWASHER)

Lucifer is chilling. Maybe more than others actually. Gamigin took him in and just carrying him around and treating him well bc he was raised well :) He was forgotten I flower pot 15 different times.

....

Gehhenna camp

Paimon, I think, can sew, so he makes new clothes for himself constantly n makes MC do photoshoots together. How he operates the machine in this form so well? Wouldn't u want to know. :)

Leraye n Zagan hate NOT being carried. They will full on whine if u don't hold them. Talisman r attached to u more easily n u still have no idea when he did that. Ripping cloth sounds the same as thunder if u do it fast enough, pls keep an eye on Leraye.

Astaroths snake carries him in its mouth and stares at u to fix him. He narrates his writings n makes u write for him bc, turns out, having stumps for hands fucks up ur motor skills.

Jjuy looks normal in Belials hands now! He looks like little tsum in his arms. :3

Ppyong is bigger tsum, but still a tsum. He can fly. Surprisingly. Imagine him pulling out that cum bottle from his stomach like normally, but he doesn't have a neck.

Sitri... gets punted out of the window.

Amy... also gets punted out of the window.

Watching the two fight is fun! As always! But stitching them back up, literally, becomes kinda annoying.

.....

Tartaros camp

Valefor tries to protect u from a stray devil cat. But u pick him up and protect him instead bc that cat was ready to kill him. The plushie is heavier than others.

Eligos - the cutiepie got even cuter. MC almost dies from a heart attack. Gets pampered even more than usual, which is... INSANE. But he deserves it.

Bimet... He's so loud. He finds ur wallet n scoffs bc there's not enough money. Steals it anyway. Hides in his small plushie robe and ur wallet pokes out of it.

"Oh so thats whos been stealing my wallet."

"It wasnt hard because ur wallet so thin."

"Give it back."

"No."

....

Hades camp

Glasyabolas hides in his plushies n jumps cares u constantly. He hides in darker parts of the castle making u literally hunt him down n tries to bite ur ankles. (Pretends to be dead well, no blinking or anything, he looks terrifying n gets mad when u dont act out on ur urges)

Badbatos, *sigh*, ull have to bathe him so many times bc he keeps hiding in the flowers n getting dirty. LOVES drying under the sun still, I think that's half the reason why he gets dirty in the first place.

Foras... Also hides. And prefers to stay hidden. Made u trip at least 3, first time it was accidental, every other bc he wanted to feel ur weight on him. Became a pancake.

Orias, ull be lucky if he doesn't stab anyone. Melts in ur hands. Absorbs all the compliments n goes to be a menace to others, be they're a plushie or not. He hunted down devils while in this form. Humorous to anyone who isn't hinted down.

....

Abbyssos/Avissos

Amon - asleep for most time. Sleeps in ur pillow so check before going to sleep. Curls up like a kitten occasionally.

Naberius has two more heads permanently now with dog ears n a tail. He needs to find new glasses bc plushie-ness changed his prescription n glasses became fake.

Stolas is so loud, and so so so so annoying to listen to. He has a lot to say, n u can't even be mad at him bc he's so cute. Denies it bc his pride depends on it. Melts anyway.

Bael sighs bc u have to force him to take a break. It's ur vacation now.

"Im sorry." He says while sitting on the desk with u doing documents for him

"Its okay." Pat his head.

....

Nifleheim camp

Gusion finds new glasses faster than Naberius did n helps him find glasses for him. Actually not chill at all, has no control over his voice n good cranky bc he can't write down his calculations well enough n ure too slow for him.

Bathin stays on ur head. For wherether reason. He just likes being tall. U stuck a star sticker on his forehead bc he misbehaved less than others.

Agares n Vassago stay together in a corner scheming the whole curse duration. Harumon stayed the same n helps u wrangle the plushie in needed places, but refuses to touch Vassago, actively hides behind u when plushie moves towards him. Teach Agares some tricks by throwing orange pieces his way.

Beleth can't smoke, has to go cold turkey for the curses duration n is STRUGGLING. He can't do his job, he drags Belphegor around for u. If u smoke asks u to shotgun him every time u take out a cigarette.

....

Paradise Lost camp

Marbas. U need two arms to hold him in place. Weirdly chill about the whole situation. The blood packets became fake, n he hid it for a few days from u.

Morax, stays on ur shoulder and looks around for u to keep an eye on people. His powers didn't die, but u need fix him together constantly so he's not allowed to heal while he's like this.

Buer is... asleep? Meditating? Smelling the incense? Fuck if u know. But he stays in one place so ure not scared for him. U will pluck him with u if Bimet starts acting out tho. Besties reunite n now scheme together.

Gamigin runs behind u so u either pick him up n suffer consequences of that (he moves too much n smack u a lot with his smaller, still metal, staff) or suffer consequences of letting him fall face first (Lucifer is glaring u down, + ur heart is breaking bc come on its Gamigin, be nice to him.).

....

Abbadon camp

Phenix calms down. Mild calm. He's still horny but almost all plushie follow the same mold so he ACTUALLY feels his brain working! He's so weirdly damp tho...

Ronove is so cute, nuzzles into ur leg, n u get the strong urge to punt him into a window with other annoying plushies. But u control urself. For now. Ronove meets Glasyabolas n now both of them attack ur ankles. Or both of them bully Dantalion n now u have a completely different damp toy to bathe.

N while we talk about Dantalion, use him as ur stress relief, throw him against a wall. He won't die from that N he doesn't have bones! He'll moan a lot but look it's just a side effect for ur stress reliever. Look at the bright side, If he spills a few plushie insides, both of u will enjoy it :)

....

Heaven camp, only seraphim

Micheal hisses at u when u find his new hiding spot, but u pull him out n he melts bc he's so touch starved since Lucifer left. Baby him for a bit n he won't leave u alone. Probably will call u his sibling?? Probably he's a bit out of it.

Raphael can't eat weaker angels, he became the weaker angel, tries to feed himself to u. Fails. Tries to bite u but he's a plushie so it doesn't work either. Throws a tantrum. Second later, nuzzles into ur chest n almost purrs.

Gabriel bites ankles. He tries to slash them too, but fails bc he's weapon is fake. If u pick him up he tries to punch u in the face. He's punches aren't that painful n really ticklish. He gets pissed odd if u laugh.

[arsenysworld]

Secret Santa

Rosa Diaz x male reader

Rosa leaned back in her chair, her boots kicked up on the edge of her desk as she watched the chaos of the bullpen unfold. The precinct looked like Christmas had thrown up all over it—tacky lights, fake snow, and a giant inflatable Santa wobbling in the corner thanks to Boyle’s questionable decorating skills. Jake was across the room arguing with Amy over whether Die Hard was the greatest Christmas movie ever (it wasn’t), while Terry sipped on a protein shake, humming along to a Mariah Carey song.

Rosa didn’t hate Christmas because of the decorations or the music—it was the whole forced joy thing. She wasn’t about to pretend she cared about holiday cheer when she didn’t.

But this year was different.

For the past three weeks, she’d been waking up to find mysterious gifts on her desk. They weren’t your standard, lazy Secret Santa gifts like cheap candy or knockoff cologne. No, these were good—a pair of high-quality leather gloves, a rare limited-edition crime novel she’d mentioned once in passing, and even a custom-made flask with her initials engraved on it. And today? The latest box sat unopened on her desk, the matte black wrapping paper staring back at her. The card attached simply read:

“For someone who’s sharper than any blade – Your Secret Santa.”

Rosa had her suspicions about who was behind it. Her gaze flicked to Y/N, the precinct’s newest IT tech, who was hunched over his desk in the corner, typing away like he didn’t have a care in the world. For the past two months, she and Y/N had been secretly seeing each other. Rosa wasn’t the kind of woman who threw around the word “relationship,” but… yeah. She liked him. More than she was willing to admit.

Still, the fact that he might be her Secret Santa made her chest tighten in a way she wasn’t used to. Rosa didn’t do vulnerable. But dammit, these gifts were starting to feel personal. And that meant Y/N was risking blowing their cover—and worse, making her feel things.

“Alright, enough.” Rosa’s voice cut through the bullpen like a knife. She stood up, all sharp edges and no patience, holding the box up for everyone to see. “Who’s behind this?”

Jake’s head whipped around, his eyes lighting up. “Oh my God, you’re into this! You’re totally into this!”

“I’m not into it,” Rosa snapped, narrowing her eyes. “I just want to know which one of you idiots thinks they know me well enough to pull this off.”

“Not me,” Boyle said quickly, raising his hands. “I’d never risk buying you the wrong gift and ending up on your bad side. Again.”

Hitchcock leaned back in his chair, his smirk already irritating her. “Why spoil the fun, Diaz? It’s Christmas. A little mystery’s good for the soul.”

Rosa stalked over to his desk, her boots thudding against the floor with purpose. “The only mystery I enjoy is the kind I can solve with handcuffs and an interrogation room,” she growled. “Now spill.”

Hitchcock’s smirk grew wider. “It’s your IT guy,” he said, nodding toward Y/N. “Your little boyfriend.”

The bullpen went so quiet you could hear Scully chewing his sandwich. Jake’s jaw dropped, and Amy gasped audibly.

Rosa didn’t react. Her face stayed perfectly neutral as she turned on her heel, the box still in her hand, and walked straight to Y/N’s desk. He glanced up, his eyebrows raising slightly when he saw her approaching.

“Hey, L/N,” Rosa said, her tone low but firm. “Got a minute?”

“Uh… yeah,” Y/N replied cautiously, standing up.

Without another word, Rosa grabbed his arm and led him out of the bullpen, ignoring the whispers and stares following them. She didn’t stop until they were inside the breakroom, the door swinging shut behind them.

“You wanna explain this?” she asked, holding up the unopened box.

Y/N glanced at it, his face turning a shade of red that was almost cute. “Uh… maybe?”

“Maybe?” Rosa raised an eyebrow. “Try again.”

He sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Okay, fine. Yeah, it’s from me. I thought you’d like it. And I didn’t exactly want to, you know, make a big deal out of it.”

Rosa crossed her arms, staring him down. “You’re risking people figuring out we’re together for this?”

“Rosa, relax. No one’s gonna figure it out.” He hesitated, then added, “Well, except maybe Hitchcock, but come on, no one listens to him.”

She studied him for a long moment, her tough exterior slowly cracking. “You’ve been doing this for weeks. Why?”

“Because I wanted to,” Y/N admitted. His voice softened, and he gave her that earnest, slightly nervous look that always managed to get under her defenses. “Because you deserve it.”

Rosa blinked, momentarily thrown off. She wasn’t used to people being sweet to her without expecting something in return.

“Open it,” Y/N urged, nodding toward the box.

Rosa rolled her eyes but ripped the paper off, revealing a small black box. She popped it open and froze. Inside was a keychain—a miniature replica of her favorite knife, the one she kept stashed in her desk. It was perfect, right down to the tiny engraved handle.

“This is…” She turned it over in her hands, feeling the weight of it. “This is badass.”

Y/N grinned, clearly relieved. “Yeah? I thought it might be.”

Rosa looked up at him, her usual smirk tugging at the corner of her lips. “You’re lucky I like it. Otherwise, this conversation would’ve ended with me kicking your ass.”

“I don’t doubt it,” he said with a chuckle.

Before she could second-guess herself, Rosa stepped closer, grabbed the front of his shirt, and pulled him into a kiss. It wasn’t soft or tentative—Rosa didn’t do anything halfway.

Y/N froze for half a second before melting into it, his hands resting lightly on her hips. When they broke apart, he looked dazed but happy. “Wow. Uh… Merry Christmas?”

Rosa smirked. “Yeah. Merry Christmas.”

Back in the bullpen, Jake practically fell out of his chair when Rosa and Y/N reappeared. “They were totally making out!” he stage-whispered to Boyle.

“Shut it, Peralta,” Rosa said, but the corners of her mouth quirked up, just slightly.

She sat back at her desk, spinning the knife keychain in her hand. Maybe Christmas wasn’t completely terrible after all.

@jacenradio7 @6rookie-writer0110 @fandomnerd9602 @amphibiahawks321

Hope you like it. And Merry Christmas!!! Happy new year!!!

[project-sekai-facts]

This has nothing to do with vocaloid but they already got sanrio collab so I was thinking since they're both under Sega, how about a Sonic collab??? They already have the costume might as well, right?

Anon is being stupid right now

anon what if i told you my main fandom when i first downloaded project sekai was sonic and this is something i have put insane amounts of thought into?

(this ask is from like 9 months ago and i forgot to ever finish it i'm so sorry anon. i just remembered it now because i got back into sonic recently and now finished this post in the last 2 hours so like half of this was written almost a year ago orz)

anyway i made a powerpoint explaining my ideas

I decided to match these up based on personality just because I thought it would be fun. Realistically they'd go based on distribution meta like with the sanrio cards but since this collab isn't real i can't do that. and matching by color scheme is boring. here's what i came up with (ignore how rambly it is, i may have got caught up in the excitement of freely talking about my interests)

(months-later edit: i think you could do rouge/mizuki if you like really were reaching. There's some similar elements. And if you went with Silver's IDW characterisation (aka. the current one) you could probably get away with pairing him with Toya or Kanade, I've also seen someone suggest Tsukasa which I could maybe get behind. Also if you want to get really existential with Mafuyu then Metal is there but I think Shadow is still better. Tsukasa also works with Sonic, better than An, and I don't know why I forgot that when making the ppt originally. also blaze could probably be anyone out of shiho/haruka/akito/toya/honami/rui.)

If you matched them by color scheme I'd go for something like this (pretending vsingers other than Miku don't exist):

Sonic->Miku or Ichika

Tails->Tsukasa or Saki

Knuckles->Honami

Amy->Emu, Airi or Kohane

Shadow->Kanade (only other red-ish character) or Mafuyu (closest to Shadow's official black/grey image color ig)

Rouge->No magenta. One of the pink girls again

Silver->An or Shizuku

Blaze->Rui

Eggman is also considered a main character but idk I don't think they'd put him on a card, and I've already overshot the 6 card limit. Also he's red/black/grey image color again. Eggman & Miku card would be objectively the funniest outcome though.

Anyways, this is genuinely my most wanted collab and it could honestly happen (if we ignore than Sonic is not popular in Japan). Like you said we already have the costume. 4th anniversary please...

obligatory it's the same picture joke (yes i edited this in months later i forgot to do it at the time)

[russellsppttemplates]

Thank uu againn If by any chance could you make a part 2 of Max' interview with Julia but with the reader's reaction?? Thank u again!!

"Y/N!", Gianpiero called, "watch the TV because your husband and your little girl are delighting everyone who is watching!".

Going up to one of the screens, you changed the channel until you saw Max and Julia, "she loves when he pretends to eat her fingers!", you giggled as you watched your husband make the 'nom nom nom' noises.

"She's such a cute little girl", Amy from the media team smiled, "and she's totally a papa's girl", she mused.

"Absolutely, but they're so cute I can't be bothered by it, honestly", you smiled, watching Julia press a kiss to her father's cheek, "just look at them!", you cooed.

By the time they were back, Julia was craving some mama time, stretching her arms so you could hold her, "mama, mama, mama!", she chanted.

"Did you have fun with papa in his interviews? You were so cute people didn't care much about what he had to say - you didn't let papa do his Maxplaining to uncle Charles, did you, sweet girl?", you tapped her nose.

(Thank you for sending this in ✨️)

[essycogany]

SonAmy Headcanons

Because why not.

This is how I personally see their relationship. I’ll try to keep it somewhat accurate to how they’d act canonically. I’d say where they are now is great, but I’d like to add a few things. Some of these may or may not be influenced by other amazing creators.

You are free to steal if you want.

Sonic and Amy mostly act like a couple in private areas or when they think no one is paying attention. They might tell a few of their friends, but often try to keep things discreet. Even if their overall relationship isn’t different in a third person’s perspective.

Tails: “You two sure you’re not still friends or are you actually together?”

Sonic And Amy: “Yes!”

Sonic’s the most chill and casual boyfriend and shows a good amount of affection. Amy is an overjoyed and loving girlfriend who shows a huge amount of affection.

Amy does her best to not tell most people about her and Sonic. Making an effort to call him her “best friend.” Sonic doesn’t mind it much, even saying it’s “not a big deal.” Leaving Amy confused.

Sonic tells whoever he feels like telling that Amy’s his girlfriend without thinking and thinks it’s funny when she’s shocked about it.

The hedgehogs are unsure of what normal couple standers are. They usually already know what works for them. Except who they should tell.

Sonic shows affection by kissing Amy on the hand and hugging her. When feeling extra, he carries her and takes her out on a run. Amy shows affection by constant cheek kissing, hugging, and ear rubbing. (which he pretends to not enjoy but does.)

Examples:

These and basically everything that happened between them recently are what I have in mind in terms of physical affection.

Instead of kissing they touch each other’s cheeks.

Sonic (being a casual boyfriend) puts his arm around Amy’s shoulder indistinctively in public.

Both hedgehogs forget how they got together. All they remember is it happening.

They enjoy having tea with Cream in order to hang out more. And to spend time with Cream of course.

Amy instantly starts cooking more food after Sonic finishes eating.

Sonic and Amy love gardening and cooking together after defeating Eggman.

Amy admires Sonic’s knowledge about plants, guitars, and books. Sonic admires Amy’s optimistic side whenever she geeks out about silly stuff.

Their brief arguments stems to worrying about one another or what cake tastes better.

Sonic’s favorite times with Amy are when he teases her and she chases after him.

Amy laughs at Sonic’s jokes. Even when they’re not funny.

They both find bungee-jumping romantic and relaxing.

Amy and Sonic plays with each other’s quills when they’re bored.

The best dates are when they’re on dangerous adventures. Sometimes dates aren’t fun when nothing crazy happens. On those days, they go find trouble to be satisfied. But normal dates can be cool if it means they get to travel together.

Amy mostly sends gifts on holidays and Sonic gives gifts when she doesn’t expect it.

Sonic only dresses up when Amy reminds him. Amy doesn’t mind if he forgets because she ends up buying him outfits. She even makes Sonic a red hoodie and he wears it a lot.

When apart for a long time, they write each other letters.

Sonic randomly comes over Amy’s place at any time of day without warning. She acts as if she doesn’t like it, but really enjoys the company of her boyfriend.

On movie nights, Amy and Sonic always forget how long Sonic stays and ends up sleeping on the couch together with one head on top of the other. The same thing happens when they go outside for a “short run,” and end up sleeping outside.

The blue blur’s way of saying “I love you” back to Amy is by using sign language or saying “right back at ya.” He’ll eventually start saying “I love you,” later on. Which surprises Amy to no end when he does it out of nowhere.

The romance Sonic and Amy have isn’t only romance, but an updated version of their friendship. The ability to still be their own people even when in different places. Sonic and Amy are a power couple whose love for adventure strengthens their love for each other. The hedgehogs are equally as happy as when they were close friends. That is what keeps them attached.

That’s a rap! This most likely will never happen, but I don’t mind. Them officially being friends with crushes on each other is stellar and I’m satisfied with it.

[lm-tomatito]

Espilver week day 2: Celebration

Chaotix au (Silver is part of the team)

It's Halloween and, thanks to the kids "request", Vector throws a little party for the team. As someone who didn't get to experience social events, Silver is very excited about the occasion, going around talking to everyone and showing off his costume. A certain detective can't help but look at the hedgehog with adoration.

There wasn't going to be any party, not with how little money they had this year, again. But Charmy and Cream had been very insistent, mostly the bee kid, and their faces full of excitement made it too hard for Vector to deny them at least a small celebration. Of course, Vanilla's smile and her saying how fun it'd be contributed to his decision. So here they were now, all gathered in the small backyard they had surrounded by the night sky, bright yellow lights and cheap Halloween decorations. They all had dressed up for the occasion, some more than others, but they were all having fun one way or another.

The newest member of the detective team seemed to be in very high spirits, more than usual. Him floating around and having small talk with everyone made it apparent. The hedgehog was a people person after all, it made sense that he'd be enthusiastic about parties, more justifiable by the fact that, in his time, he definitely didn't have the chance to involve himself in small gatherings. It was endearing seeing someone who was usually tired, as optimistic as he was, seemingly even more filled with joy than the children, who were suspiciously sitting in the ground secretly talking to each other.

After speaking with Vanilla for a while, Silver happily floated towards his closest companion in the team. The chameleon seemed to be watching over the not so grandiose amount of food they had gathered in a small table. It wasn't much, but it was enough if nobody got too hungry. He was mostly taking care of a bowl full of candy though. Knowing how mischievous the kids could be, Vector asked him to make sure they weren't stuffing themselves with huge amounts of sugar at such late hours. Once he noticed the other arriving next to him, he turned around and smiled at him casually.

“Are you having fun?” He asked, pretending he hadn't been secretly looking at the hedgehog the whole time. The other responded with an honest laugh. Pure happiness, his smile brighter than ever, at least in his eyes.

“Yeah! It's great! I'm so grateful to Amy for helping me with this too!” He expressed, moving a little to show off his vampire cape just to face his friend again.

“It suits you very well.” His honest words made the other laugh again, bashfully this time, a hand going to scratch the quills behind his head.

“Heh, thanks. You look good too.”

Espio knew he was referring to his costume, but that didn't stop his heart from beating faster for a bit. It wasn't the first time his silvery companion said something like that with how blunt he was with whatever was in his mind. He remained composed, making sure no color rushed to his face this time.

“I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.”

“Well, of course! This is fun! There's no danger, everything is nice. Everyone seems so happy…” A bit of silence surrounded them while Silver looked at all his friends with a melancholic smile. A look in his eyes far too common. An expression the other wanted to take away from him more and more. Before he could say anything, the hedgehog turned back to look at him with a big grin again, making a gesture with his hands like he was pretending to be intimidating. “And I get to be a scary monster!” Both chuckled softly at that, the ambience between them lighthearted again.

“I'm sure everyone is thankful for you being here. I am too.”

“That's… Nice.” His laugh was a bit shy again, eyes dancing around, admiring everything and everyone in a quick motion. “I like being here with everyone.” Bright golden spheres landed on the chameleon again, shining with content and deeper feelings both of them were somewhat new to. “I really like being with you.”

The silence this time was not a sad one, but a comfortable yet exciting one. Yellow eyes stared at gold and silver, stuck, like ignoring the view in front of him would end his world. And maybe it would. The constant thought of the hedgehog simply disappearing before him was a present fear in his mind. But, at the same time, that made him appreciate the moments they had, either laughing with everyone else, with his team, or just like now, just them quietly being with each other, feeling like only the two were present, time not moving, time no longer being a concern.

He was too bright. He was too enticing. He made him want to be closer. And closer…

Suddenly, the chameleon turned around, stopping the children trying to be sneaky, who had just let out a war cry when they were in front of him. He grabbed Charmy with his tail and made a halt gesture with his hand to stop Cream and Cheese, who were too nice to disobey, even if they had agreed to take the candy from him.

“I thought we agreed you two would wait after having dinner.” He said with the stern voice of an older brother.

Charmy had been trying to get away, and even if he had the strength to fly both of them until the other let him go, he just gave up. Maybe he just realized how boring it would be arguing with someone who was just as stubborn as him, or didn't want to go through another long lecture. Cream and Cheese simply looked at the ground slightly ashamed for their actions, more sad about not being successful and being caught than anything.

“We know. We're sorry.” Both of them said, a tinge of frustration in their voices.

Espio was about to lecture them, just as Charmy feared, when he noticed his other hand felt too light. He realized he didn't have the sweets anymore and quickly looked behind him again.

And there was Silver, casually floating, arms behind his head, legs crossed, a bowl of candy floating next to him and a lollipop in his mouth. A mischievous expression appeared in his face as he looked at his friend and the kids who were snickering with childish malice and joy.

He should've realized sooner he had to be careful of 3 and not just 2.

[presidentdisastraofgallifrey]

Doctor Who is Better When it is Monster-of-the-Week

(I have evidence for my opinions, but obligatory disclaimer that these are my opinions, it's fine if you disagree but do not yell at me about it)

Doctors 1-3: didn't really have arcs of any sort, only Situations and character development. Even the unit thing was more a setting-situation than a story arc. There were excellent stories and really bad ones

This makes the Key to Time the first real plot arc, and while it could be worse it's largely agreed upon that it was unnecessary to tie these episodes together into a Mission. And as it was, they were barely even connected otherwise. So yes I enjoyed them, but they didn't need to be an arc

The rest of Four was generally very good with some obvious misses

Turlough was sort of a halfway attempt at an arc, but I'm not sure if I should even count it because we didn't really see the moment when he shifted from an assassin to a companion

This makes the next real, complete arc Trial of a Timelord, one of the most disliked eras of classic who, and it wasn't for Colin Baker's acting ability. Even so, they tried to have it both ways here, both an arc and a series of unconnected stories, and it didn't really work. The courtroom scenes were fun, though

No more arcs for the rest of classic who

The only arc-adjacent thing in Nine's season is the Bad Wolf foreshadowing, which might have been cool but ended up just being foreshadowing and then a conclusion that only kind of made sense

Ten's I think was both overrated and genuinely good, as both Moffat and RTD are better at singular stories than ongoing arcs and he didn't really have much in the way of season-long plot arcs. Again, just foreshadowing and then conclusions

Eleven #1: The Cracks in the Universe. There are Eleven episodes I like, and his characterization is fun. But I don't think any of his arcs worked because I don't think they were thought out as stories so much as a collection of things that sounded cool. Cracks in time eating history might have been cool, but then the answer was that Amy had to stay in stasis for 2000 years, Rory basically willed himself into being real instead of an automaton, and they wrote themselves into such a corner the only way to fix the universe was to have Amy be able to inexplicably remember a Doctor who no longer existed. I maintain that if they did this today as a way of resetting the history of alien invasions, instead of when the whole fandom was lusting after Matt Smith, it would be a wildly unpopular decision

Eleven #2: River. I love River as a character, even on the show. I hate absolutely everything about her backstory. She could have been a mystery in her own right, someone cool and unusual and with no ties to the Doctor before meeting him out of order and marrying him. I would have liked that. Instead, it was apparently necessary to make the Doctor's wife the child of the woman who's been clearly in love with him most of his life, and oh yeah she's only in love with him because she was brainwashed to be obsessed with him in a murderous way then spent years listening to her mother (!!) as a kid obsess about his mysterious perfection. And that's not meant to be creepy at all. I am bonus extra annoyed about this because they actually do have good chemistry and I like their dynamic, but this mess was unnecessary. And don't even get me started on how they'd had him meet so few friends and allies that when they tried to do a reunion like they did for Ten, they had to make a bunch up in the moment and pretend you should know them

Eleven #3: Clara. She's an intriguing mystery to the Doctor because he keeps seeing her throughout history. You're supposed to agree because she's cute. That's the whole arc.

Twelve #1: Clara and Danny. I actually enjoy a lot more of Clara's character and the stories here, but making her fall in love with someone the Doctor hates for no good reason, lie to both of them to balance her life, kill him off because they wrote themselves into a corner again and need her free to travel with the Doctor, and then never mention him or how that broke history again was not needed

Twelve #2: Missy's redemption. Ok, I actually liked this one. I do think they waited too long to do the reveal and didn't leave time to do it properly, but I enjoyed it anyway

Thirteen #1: Timeless Children. I don't feel like I should really count this as an arc in quite the same way, but someone will point it out if I don't mention it. It feels more like the earlier things, more individual stories that have some foreshadowing towards a big conclusion

Thirteen #2: The Flux. I like a lot of the storytelling here, but making it one big stakes-raising, universe-ending story was completely unnecessary

Fifteen #1: Ruby. One of the worst arcs, as so much of this season was dedicated to questions about Ruby's origins that are never answered in a way that makes any sense

Fifteen #2: Returning Belinda to Earth. This one is better purely because it leaves more room for monster-of-the-week stories between the arc plot. And yes, until the finale it remains one of my favorite seasons. But again, they built up a compelling mystery and then answered it in the worst way possible that didn't even address what was happening in a satisfying way

So basically, I think Doctor Who as a show functions better when it is made up of adventure stories that remember previous continuity but don't try to link together into a bigger, higher-stakes overarching plot because no one who writes for this show can keep track of more than two plot points at a time and usually even if the arc was good I would argue it wouldn't add that much to the story or character

[bookinsomnia]

Mel King's Letterboxd Top 4

Little Women (1994) dir. by Gillian Armstrong

One of Mel's favorite movies growing up because it is a story about sisterhood and resilience. Mel was also obsessed with the book and reread it so much that her childhood edition fell apart by the time she got to the fifth grade. When she and Becca would playact scenes from Little Women for their parents, Mel played the roles of Meg (Trini Alvarado) and Beth (Claire Danes), whereas Becca played the roles of Jo (Winona Ryder) and Amy (Kirsten Dunst/Samantha Mathis). As you can imagine, this made for a very interesting spectacle in which little Becca would have to pretend to argue with herself.

The Parent Trap (1998) dir. by Nancy Meyers

Another childhood favorite of both Mel and Becca. The actress that plays Becca, Tal Anderson, revealed recently on her instagram that Mel and Becca are twins. Even though Mel and Becca are fraternal twins, whereas Annie and Hallie (Lindsay Lohan) from the film are idential twins, Mel was still drawn to the movie because Annie and Hallie became best friends during their time at camp. Mel, who hated to see families torn apart even as a child, was quite taken with the idea that with enough scheming you can bring a family back together again. The scene in the wine cellar between Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson) and Nick Parker (Dennis Quaid) still makes Mel cry to this day.

Howl's Moving Castle (2004) dir. by Hayao Miyazaki

Mel stumbled upon Howl's Moving Castle when she was a freshmen in college through a free screening by the anime appreciation club at her university. In addition to the breathtaking animation and calming musical score, Mel was drawn to Howl's Moving Castle because Mel related to Sophie. Mel always knew that she would one day have to take over as her sister's main caretaker (although at the time she did not realize how soon that would actually be), and Mel felt a kinship with Sophie in that she felt much older on the inside than she was on the outside. Guiltily, a part of Mel also felt envious of Sophie after she was cursed to look like an old woman, because the curse allowed Sophie to escape from her family and their demands. Mel was also quite taken with Howl and his story. She was intrigued by the idea of a man who is handsome, confident, and charming on the outside, yet on the inside had a hole where his heart should be that he did not know how to fill. Mel always swoons at the scene in which Howl and Sophie meet for the first time and he says, "there you are sweetheart, sorry I'm late, I was looking everywhere for you."

(Thank you to @murphycooper for being the first person that I know of who pointed out that Mel is Sophie coded, while Langdon is Howl coded.)

Eighth Grade (2018) dir. by Bo Burnham

Mel watched Eighth Grade in theater when it was first released. A fan of Bo Burnham's youtube videos growing up, Mel was excited to watch his directoral debut not expecting it to hit so close to home. A story of a shy eighth grade girl with a single father and a mother who had recently left, Mel really connected with how the main character, Kayla (Elsie Fisher), struggled with her confidence and self-image. Kayla's attempts to make friends, many of which ended in failure and embarrassment, mirrored a lot of Mel's own experiences growing up. Although not a word for word reenactment, the conversation that Kayla has with her father near the end of the movie over whether or not her father is sad to be her father was similar to a conversation that Mel had with her own father when she was in middle school. When the movie ended, with Kayla having gained more confidence after making a friend (who is perhaps a future love interest) by being true to herself, Mel started clapping in the empty theater not caring what the teenagers in the projection booth might think of her.

** Disclaimer: This is just for fun, and mostly based on speculation. Let me know what other movies you think would be Mel's favorite in the comments.**

[cosmicsponge2004]

Random Lore and Trivia from SONIC RIVALS 2 (2007)

Let's just jump into it

Tails has been training with Sonic to keep up and is faster now (2007-Present) then he was previously (1992-2006)

Due to Eggman Nega in this game, Silver temporarily had to deal with ANOTHER Future on fire

luckily Silver & Espio, Shadow & Metal Sonic, Sonic, & Knuckles defeated the ifrit (somehow, this game's narrative progresses weirdly) preventing yet another timeline of Silver living in Hell

On the same topic, Silver & Espio form a close bond. This marks the second time that Silver and Purple character with yellow eyes saved the future from a fiery inferno. The first Being Silver & Blaze in 06 (which they don't remember btw for anyone behind on sonic)

This Silver & Espio dynamic actually briefly returned in the IDW Comics in one of Silver's few good moments (Not a huge fan of Soft Twink woobified Silver after playing Rivals & 06 since he's just annoying and looks strange but this scene was fun)

One more Silver thing, his primary character trait in 06 & the Rivals Duology (I also hear colors and Olympics ds but I haven't played those) is just how blunt he is towards everyone. Far more than Shadow and Sonic. This was also somewhat seen in 06 with his frustration with Amy but it's more prominent in Rivals. The duology has an issue of making everyone meaner than they should be but Rivals 2 tries to let their personalities shine above that (Sonic, Tails, & Espio are completely normal)

Here are some scenes that just felt right to me

Ok FINAL SILVER FR!! In the end of Silver & Espio's story, they leave Eggman Nega with his legs stuck under rumble in the evil ifrit portal. It is unknown how Eggman Nega ever escaped but he later appeared in a Japanese Sonic Channel comic about Blaze in 2016 so I guess he didn't die.

The Rivals games show that Metal Sonic in his non-overlord form, cannot speak but he is also alot less independent and now Metal Sonic has these weird clanky voice lines here and in the Olympics. I blame Dr. Eggman

Speaking of Eggman Nega, lemme explain him based on what I gathered from Rush, Rivals 1&2, Rush Adventure, and Sonic Channel

Read below

Eggman Nega is descendant of Eggman from sometime in the future. In Rush, he teams up with his ancestor (Dr. Eggman) to cause chaos for the Sol Dimension and Sonic's world (I like to call it the Chaos Dimension) Nega pretends to be an inhabitant of the Sol Dimension in Rush for unknown reasons. In Rivals he causes chaos in the standard past

Eggman Nega blames his failures on his Ancestor and by Rivals 2 just completely hates that idiot Eggman (I think he also had animosity towards him in Rivals 1, I forgor)

The main thing that separates Eggman Nega from Dr. Eggman in every game he's in except Sonic Rush, is that Dr. Ivo Eggman Robotnik wants to rule the world as a machine centric dictator (in the classic genesis games and Rush Adventure through colors, he wanted an evil themepark).

Meanwhile Eggman Nega only craves destruction and chaos and is much more unconventional. In Rivals he tries to turn the planet into a card. In Rush Adventure after his plans fail, he attemps to fire his "planet buster laser" to blow up the planet completely (not just the Shattered earth Eggman would later make in Unleashed) but is stopped by Marine, Super Sonic, & Burning Blaze, and in Rivals 2 he awakens the ancient Ifrit to burn everything (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Rouge still think Eggman did that because they missed all the Nega reveals)

Eggman Nega also makes his own Metal Sonic here. "Metal Sonic Version 3.0" (pronounced 3 point zero, not 3 point oh)

Archie fans may notice that this guy's paint job was stolen verbatim by Shard in those comics

Finally, Sonic Rivals 2 showcases Espio communicating with Vector but not Charmy

On the topic of Espio, not counting comics the only media he's in without Metal Sonic is Sonic X & Shadow the Hedgehog.

All his other debuts are pretty metal centric. Chaotix, Fighters, Heroes, Rivals 2, Mobile Games. He hasn't been major since

[rwrbficrecs]

Here's our October recs ❤️ also, look at our new banner !! 🥰 Happy reading !! I’m just too soft for all of it by @bellamysgriffinprincess (book/movie-verse)

@dot524: This is a sweet one shot where Henry is struggling with depression, Alex drops everything to be with him, and they comfort each other. Very well done.

Confidential Memorandum by @sherryvalli (book-verse)

@wilmonsfolklore: this is such a sweet kidfic. Henry is Alex's boss, and Alex keeps getting calls from Henry's daughter when Henry is busy. It's heartwarming and comforting and the dialogue is wonderfully written, especially their love confessions.

@babiemonk: the perfect lighthearted kidfic! The child dynamic is perfect and the humor is spot-on. If you’re looking for a fun, feel good, story with some domestic fluffiness this is it.

@rmd-writes: a sweet, funny fic with excellent banter, and a stellar supporting cast of OCs. It quite literally made my face do this: 🥰 I saved it with the note "read when you need to feel better about the universe).

Aged Like a Fine Wine by @three-drink-amy (book-verse)

@babiemonk: Alex and Henry are older now and cakegate never happened. There’s lots of emotions and angst and growth and it’s really quite beautiful but also tragic at times. It hurt my heart and my feelings before putting them back together again.

In my dreams (In your dreams) by @lizzie-bennetdarcy (book-verse)

@babiemonk: very cute drunken love confessions— absolutely precious friends to lovers

all of our love filling all of our room by @kill8a (book-verse)

@inexplicablymine: this is so incredibly soft and childhood friends to lovers I have reread this more times than I’m willing to admit

Help Me Hold On To You by @affectionatelyrs (book-verse)

@read-and-write-: A one- shot, a very cathartic one about the aftermath of a fight between Alex and Henry. This is one to cry from beginning to end, it's beautifully written and you will be left speechless.

flatline by rizcriz (book-verse)

@wilmonsfolklore: exes to lovers is one of my favourite tropes and this work shows perfectly how naturally and fully Henry and Alex love each other. it's sad and heartbreaking but it has a happy ending that makes the crying all worth it.

What I Need Tonight by @sparklepocalypse (book-verse)

@zwiazdziarka: This fic was written for Kinktober's prompt "selfcest", which for some might be sound a little too weird, but that's exactly why I picked this one as my monthly fave. If you like reading smut, give this a chance. Yes, it's hot but also emotional and it has Oxford-time slutty Henry!

heartbeats under coats by @hypnostheory (book-verse)

@heybuddy-drabbles: one of my favorite works to come out of FirstPrince week. It's really sweet and sexy. There was only one bed at its finest.

All Booked Up by @three-drink-amy (book-verse)

@heybuddy-drabbles: another FirstPrince week gem. This was just so beautiful. Alex and Henry meet during a vacation, spend three perfect days together and then loose contact until June and Nora force Alex to read a book they both love and something about it makes Alex think of Henry. I absolutely fell in love with it.

@rmd-writes: it's no secret that I'm an allmylovesatonce fan and this is one of my ultimate favourites of hers. A very cleverly told love story, with some wonderful June and Nora content as a bonus!

praying our bridges don’t make waves by @anincompletelist (book-verse)

@rhubarb1210: This fic is such a cool take on soulmates. Henry agrees to pretend to be Alex’s soulmate to get June health insurance. Lots of universe building. And I can’t give away more! Inspired by Fractured by @clottedcreamfudge

everything's growing in our garden by matherine (book-verse with a few movie elements)

@indomitable-love: Absolutely loved this hanahaki fic – the pacing and tension are so good, the relevance of all the different flowers is just beautiful

It's Nice to Have a Friend by @mainstreamelectricalparade (book-verse)

@read-and-write-: Childhood Best Friends to lovers AU, where Henry, the prince of england meets another boy during a holiday, they send each other letters and they fall in love, it's soft and it's beautiful, a love that tascends the page and is reflected on all the characters actions.

I feel the beating of your heart, I see the shadows on your face by @anincompletelist (book-verse)

@daisymae-12: This fic has such an interesting premise, and although I’ve never been into the bodyswap trope I’m so glad I gave this one a chance. It was done so incredibly well and was such a fun, wholesome fic.

Henry Fox, All-American Hero by @tintagel-or-cockleshells (book-verse)

@daisymae-12: This is a fic inspired by Meg Cabot’s All American Girl (which I am a huge fan of) and everything about this fic had me screaming in delight. Loved this so much, I’m obsessed.

maybe take me into your room by @smc-27 (book-verse)

@thesleepyskipper: Alex and Henry are both the children of ambassadors to Canada from their respective countries in this lovely AU. Friends-to-lovers perfection, this was so, so good.

a degree of fate by @softlofty (book/movie-verse)

@dot524: In this AU, Alex and Henry meet as university students. This is a sweet get-together fic with depth and heart.

It's Tradition by @f-ing-ruthless-baz (book-verse)

@zwiazdziarka: Alex and Henry's soulmate bond revealed itself publicly and now they have to act like they're in love, even though they hate each other. This fic is such an excellent use of soulmate trope and looks into so many possiblities in a world were soulmate bonds exsist. It's also super funny, a little angsty and Alex is even more oblivious than usually.

I’d be smart to walk away (but you’re quicksand) by @littlemisskittentoes (book/movie-verse)

@dot524: Such a wonderful, heartfelt 5+1 based on canon events when Henry walked away and one where he stayed.

Catalyst of Change by @uglygreenjacket (book-verse)

@myheartalivewrites: an AU that’s pretty close to canon in some ways: Alex (still a well known child of politicians) and Henry (still a prince) meet as students in Edinburgh. This story is sweet and gentle and heart wrenching at points, but also incredibly uplifting in Henry and Alex’s determination to be together no matter the obstacles. And the Scottish setting is gorgeous and really evocative.

Ghosted by @tintagel-or-cockleshells (book-verse)

@suseagull04: Twists and turns abound in this story that borders the line between life and death. I love the depth of the plot and just how deeply and quickly Alex and Henry fall for each other- and the fantasy aspect immediately put this high on my list of faves! Not to mention all the great references to my favorite things throughout the fic. This fic is amazing!

Such a Burden, This Flame on My Chest by @three-drink-amy (book-verse)

@heybuddy-drabbles: a 911 Lone Star!AU very angsty but with a happy ending. Alex going through grief felt really fucking relatable. It's also spicy in contrast with the angst.

But I love him, whether or no. by @leaves-of-laurelin (book-verse)

@dot524: This firefighter AU is one of my favorite RWRB fics ever, and I’m glad I was able to follow it from WIP status to complete this month. Alex as a firefighter is irresistible (Henry thinks so too) and somehow these two feel so true to character even in a completely different context. There are so many fun scenes here - riding a bull, an airport scene, shenanigans at a fire station, sentimental piano playing - but none of them are forced. Truly a wonderful fic that I know I’ll be returning to again and again.

@wilmonsfolklore: seconding this one so so so much!! read it in one sitting and have been thinking about it ever since then. there are so many heartfelt and sweet conversations in it. everyone's so true to their character in such a different situation. can not recommend it enough

[onlyonetifosi]

Behind the camera: chapter 1

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It was a warm summer afternoon in the small town of Monte Carlo, Monaco, where the Leclerc family resided. Yn and Charles, just three years old, were playing in their backyard, their laughter echoing through the air. Despite being twins, Yn and Charles had their distinct personalities and looks, yet they shared an unbreakable bond

"Charles, catch me if you can!" Yn giggled, running around the garden, her little feet barely keeping up with her enthusiasm

"Attends, Yn! I'm coming!" Charles called back, his eyes shining with excitement as he chased after his sister

Their playtime was always filled with joy and mischief, and today was no exception. Their older brother, Lorenzo, joined in the fun

"Lorenzo, regarde! Look at me!" Yn shouted as she tried to perform a somersault. "Je peux le faire! I can do it!"

Lorenzo clapped his hands, "Wow, Yn! That was great!"

Charles, feeling a little competitive, decided to show off too. "Watch this! Je vais faire un saut en hauteur! I'm going to do a high jump!"

Yn and Lorenzo watched in awe as Charles jumped, trying to touch the lowest branch of a nearby tree. He didn't quite reach it, but his attempt was still impressive.

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In the following weeks, Yn attended her ballet classes with enthusiasm, and her love for dancing only grew. Charles, on the other hand, developed an interest in racing from a young age. Hervé, a racing enthusiast himself, couldn't be happier to see his son's passion for speed and cars. He gifted Charles a small toy race car, which quickly became his most treasured possession

"Maman, look what I can do!" Yn twirled around clumsily, trying her best to imitate the graceful movements she had seen on TV. Her parents smiled lovingly, encouraging her tiny attempt at ballet

"Très bien, ma chérie! You're doing great," her mother praised, clapping her hands. "You'll be a wonderful little ballerina!"

"Charles, you should try too!" Yn beamed, hoping her brother would join in her enthusiasm for ballet.

Charles laughed and shook his head. "No, no, Yn. I want to be a race car driver like Papa! Vroom vroom!" He pretended to steer an imaginary car, and Lorenzo enthusiastically joined in the play

Pascale and Hervé watched their daughter with pride, celebrating every little step she took in her ballet journey. However, Yn's clumsiness soon caught the attention of the other girls in her ballet class, who began to tease and make fun of her

"Regardez-la, elle danse comme un éléphant maladroit! (Look at her, she dances like a clumsy elephant!)" one of the girls mocked, causing the others to giggle.

Yn felt her enthusiasm waning, her heart heavy with sadness. She couldn't understand why the other girls were mean to her, but she was determined not to let their words discourage her.

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As the twins grew older, they started kindergarten, and Yn was excited to embark on this new adventure with her brother. However, things didn't go as smoothly as she had hoped. Charles, being the more outgoing and confident of the two, quickly made friends with the other children, while Yn struggled to connect with her peers

One day, after a particularly challenging day at school, Yn came home feeling downcast. She sat at the kitchen table with her parents, sharing her feelings

"Maman, Papa, pourquoi est-ce que Charles a toujours des amis, et moi, je n'en ai pas?" (Mom, Dad, why does Charles always have friends, and I don't?) Yn asked tearfully

Her parents exchanged understanding glances, and her father pulled her into a comforting hug. "Ne t'inquiète pas, ma chérie. Les amis viendront avec le temps. Tu es spéciale, tout comme ton frère." (Don't worry, my dear. Friends will come with time. You're special, just like your brother)

Yn nodded, trying to hold back her tears. She wished she could be as confident and popular as Charles, but it seemed like an impossible task

Months passed, and Yn tried her best to keep her feelings buried, not wanting to upset her brother or their parents. But one day, the weight of it all became too much to bear. Unable to hold back any longer, Yn confronted Charles during their walk home from school

"Charles, tu ne comprends pas. C'est difficile pour moi. Les autres se moquent de moi et je n'ai pas d'amis" she finally confessed, her voice quivering with emotion. (Charles, you don't understand. It's hard for me. The others make fun of me, and I have no friends)

Charles stopped in his tracks, finally seeing the pain in his sister's eyes that he had been blind to for so long "Je suis désolé, Yn. Je ne savais pas) he said, feeling regretful (I'm sorry, Yn. I didn't know)

They sat down on a nearby bench, and Yn poured her heart out to Charles about the loneliness she had been enduring. Charles listened attentively, his heart aching for his sister. He realized how selfish he had been, caught up in his own excitement without noticing the pain she was going through.

"Je suis vraiment désolé, Yn. Je ne voulais pas te faire du mal. Je serai là pour toi, quoi qu'il arrive" Charles said, his eyes filled with sincerity. (I'm truly sorry, Yn. I didn't mean to hurt you. I'll be there for you, no matter what happens)

Tears welled up in Yn's eyes as she hugged her brother tightly “Merci, Charles. Je t'aime” she whispered, feeling a rush of relief (Thank you, Charles. I love you)

From that day on, Charles made a conscious effort to include Yn in his circle of friends, and the two became inseparable. Yn also found solace in pursuing other hobbies and interests, such as drawing and storytelling, where her creativity and uniqueness were celebrated.

Their relationship grew stronger as they navigated through childhood together. Their parents often marveled at how inseparable they were, and even though they had their fair share of fights, their bond only deepened with time.

[pumpkinpatchmaniac]

ARCANE SEASON 2 ARC 3 SPOILERS‼️‼️

I noticed this while watching episode 7: “Pretend like its the first time”, not that small of a detail but:

(I’m sorry if it is incoherent i just really needed to get this out.)

During the innovative party scene where Ekko dances with Powder, the song that plays is ”ma meilleure ennemie” by Stromae & Pomme, which translates to ”my best (female) enemy” which clearly refers to Powder, or Jinx.

In the intro begins a small chant where they say

Je t’aime, je t’attends […]

Meaning “ i love you, i am waiting for you” which clearly explains Ekko before coming to terms that Jinx no longer is Powder, since he fell inlove with Powder he keeps waiting for Powder to come back. This mental dilemma of having to accept that even if its the same body, same face its not the same person anymore, which is later supported by the first chorus where Stromae sings

La pire des bénédiction, La plus belle des malédictions

“The worse of all blessings, the best of all curses”, Powder was the best thing that happened to him while Jinx was the worse thing which makes this relationship with her- this connection, both a blessing and a curse.

But what made the scene more interesting was when they danced and the part

Mais ma meilleure ennemie, c'est toi [but my best enemy, that is you.]

Fuis-moi, le pire, c'est toi et moi [flee from me, the worse is you and i]

Mais si tu cherches encore ma voix [but if you keep searching for my voice]

Oublie-moi, le pire, c'est toi et moi [forget me, the worse is you and i]

I know we all wanted Ekko to stay in that timeline and be happy with Powder but remember season 1 where- whilst every Jinx or Vi centric episodes always began with a flashback, the Ekko centric one started from the present. Indicating that Ekko forces himself to always look forward than trying to let the past get to him. For exempel in - please correct me if i’m wrong, season 1 episode 5 when Vi said that she should’ve been there to help Ekko, he only says ”that’s is a good way to drive yourself crazy”. He immidiantly shut down any thought of what could’ve been, indirectly forcing Vi to think about the present. Especially afterwards when Vi talks about getting Powder back when Ekko has already fully acknowledge that there is only Jinx. All of this makes him being in that timeline more difficult for him since it is exactly what he wanted to avoid, being stuck in what could’ve been.

Dancing with Powder just engraves this furthee into him, this is unhealthy for Ekko since it’s the relation ship between him and Jinx. As to reiterate ”if you keep searching for Powder’s, voice, stop, it will just drive you crazy”

Also to refer to the pre-chorus!

First one:

Tu sais c'qu'on dit [you know what they say]

Sois près d'tes amis les plus chers [stay close to your dearest friends]

Mais aussi [but even]

Encore plus près d'tes adversaires [even closer to your adversaries (i.e antagonists, villains)

And the second one

Je t'avais dit : "Ne regarde pas en arrière" [i have told you : “dont look back]

Le passé qui te suit te fait la guerre [the past will follow you and take you to war]

(This is pretty self explanatory)

Additionally, before the kiss scene where Ekko says “can we pretend like it’s the first the first time”, further insinuates the whole, “this is my present even thought it’s a part of your past”.

TL:DR

This scene hurts

(Authors note:

I know it is not a small detail and not that significant but i really wanna acknowledge how every part of the Arcane series have a significance into the story. And honestly i needed to vent. It was so fun last night watching the scene and hearing ”le pire, c’est toi et moi” and just go ”oh, word?”. I am not French but i studied it so it just felt good from that POV too.

Edit: i was not aware that Arcane gets critizied over how litteral the songs are to the scene but i still stand by my point about why i really liked the song and this scene specifically)

[purplesimmer455]

That same day 24 years ago, in Willow Creek:

Riley Takamura, 12 years old, swings back and forth on the monkeys bars. They pretend to explore a jungle, bravely swinging from tree branch to tree branch, and evading monkeys, treasure hunters, and tigers. Riley is joined by their sister/partner in crime Sophia. “Sophie, watch out!” Riley yells as a tiger's claws come close to Sophia’s face. Sophia shrieks but dodges it deftly. “That was close, Ri.” She says, and her older sibling nods. It’s dark by the time they're done playing and are called inside for dinner. Their parents, Mariko and Minato, ask them about school and what they got up to in the backyard. Riley's eyes light up as they take turns with Sophia to talk about the jungle adventures they both braved. After dinner, Riley asks for permission to go down to the den in the basement, promising they won’t watch horror movies or touch the bar. Once they're allowed, the siblings head down together holding hands. "So you don't get scared, Soph." Riley jokes, though personally the basement spooks them too.

Riley skips over to the tv stand and takes the remote, causing Sophia grumbles. “Ri, you chose last time. It’s my turn to choose.” She says stubbornly. “I’m the oldest, Soph.” Riley retorts. “Only by two years!” Sophia shoots back, and Riley sighs. “Okay, fine.” They say, handing her the remote. Sophia grins, and puts on Superkids Cortex Catastrophe. “This looks good,” she says, and Riley nods. “Yeah, let’s watch it.” They say, settling into the couch and watching as two kids around their age get entangled in a spy plot and have to help the older spies defeat the bad guys.

Half an hour into the movie, Riley turns to their sister. “Hey Soph, guess what I saw in Noli Blossom* park,” They say. “What?” Sophia asks. "A fairy! She was flitting outside the trees before heading deeper in, and she had red hair I think…” Riley trails off as Sophia giggles. “Ri, fairies don’t exist,” She says. “What about the tooth fairy? Maybe she’s scoping out the area to see which kids she needs to give money to in exchange for their tooth?" Riley reasons. "Yeah, I guess." Sophia says after a few seconds. "But I still think you saw a pretty flying bug, and the red hair is just cause you're crushing on Bloom from Winx Club." She adds teasingly, making Riley blush and grumble that they just think she's cool. "Sure, Ri," Sophia says, poking Riley’s stomach and eventually making them giggle too.

Edit: Noli Blossom park is short for Magnolia Blossom Park. I feel like Ri and Sophie would've called it that as kids. Also, I based Riley’s relationship with their sister on me and my siblings as kids. We'd argue and fight but also hung out and played and had fun watching tv shows or movies. My sis Maryam and I are closer in age like Riley and Sophia, so we were a mix of best friends (and temporary enemies when we got mad at each other 😅), and now in our 20s we get on very well and I love her. 🥰

Also, Riley allegedly seeing a fairy just like Stephanie claimed to on the same day was inspired by @matchalovertrait, who brought up how cool it would be if they both saw a fairy and it linked them. It's such a cute idea, especially since they were both into fairytale and adventure stories and also loved Winx club. Thanks Amy. 😄💛

[mysterycitrus]

What was so horrendous about the Dick Grayson cop storyline? Is it just that it happened?

there are two foundational issues with officer dick grayson as a concept — the first is that dick grayson being a cop is a bad character choice, and the second is that chuck dixon unfortunately exists.

the latter is obvious — every single thing dixon touched in the nineties reflects his own turbo fascist politics. he’s so misogynistic he wrote both iconic queer men (connor hawke and tim drake) and devastatingly toxic yuri (babs and dinah) entirely by accident and has been angry about it ever since. thusly, dick being a cop wasn’t about dick himself, it was another explicit example of dixon’s belief that it isn’t the system that’s flawed, it’s simply flawed people in positions of power. it affirms his thin blue line, borderline authoritarian ideal of what society should be.

it’s a shame, because i think nightwing’s strength as a series is one with a large civilian supporting cast, and having dick opposing a corrupt commissioner is a good way of exploring that. think about amy and gannon and clancy — all interesting characters that help flesh out bludhaven as a city, making it stand out against gotham.

otherwise, u cannot convince me dick grayson would ever want or even consider being a cop. “dismantling the force from the inside” is not a practical, long term solution to corruption, and because dick isn’t an idiot he would know that. dick being a cop means he’s placidly involved in the crimes the bcpd commits, no matter how strongly he opposes them. additionally, the character beats are kinda boring — there’s only so much of dick pretending not to know too much and people being amazed by him that i can tolerate. that’s even ignoring that i don’t think he would, realistically, view the police force as a necessary good. consider his background, consider that unlike bruce he wasn’t born into wealth and power, consider that dick has always operated very low on the street level, within a community. he should not like cops.

ideally, if we wanted to rehash this plot, it could be fun for dick to do something like be an independent reporter instead of a recruit. it’d be a cute homage to clark, it’d give him an excuse to hang around a crime scene, and he could practise actual detective work and build trust with the people in his community. let him punch a cop!!!