#and throwing the rest out a window

[the-narwhals-awaken]

Bloody Hearts Bingo Day 15

Prompt: BFF, Bloody General | Working with their best friend to take somebody down a notch

There was something about the vast empty sands of Hueco Mundo that made some part of Chad settle. This was a space he was meant to be in and there were none who could say otherwise. Even the knowledge that they were on a mission to rescue Inoue (or, more likely, retrieve her from wherever she'd been taken from) couldn't remove the quiet contentment that seemed to make its home in the back of his mind.

Their journey was made relatively simple with the device Urahara gave them- it pointed in the direction of Inoue, guided by the trackers Urahara had slipped into them at some points (and Chad was aware that he should be mad about it, but it was useful and he frankly didn't particularly care that much), and the various local barriers- mostly roaming packs of Hollows- were turned from passable to easy with the addition of their new allies- a little Hollow girl called Nel and her Fraccion.

At another time, Aizen's fortress- called Las Noches despite the fact that it was gleaming white and was the only space in Hueco Mundo where the sky shone blue, for some reason- might have been intimidating. It was a vast structure, and even from outside Chad could feel the amount of power contained- there were likely many powerful foes within, and had they gone in without the tracker they would be more worn and less prepared, more likely to run into foes and less able to defeat them.

At another time, Chad would have loved to storm the castle. It would be a challenge- he was not so proud to think that he was up to the match of facing down Aizen's strongest forces in an even fight just yet- but Urahara had taught him far more than just techniques to use in a straight fight and part of him longed to test himself against a brutal opponent he did not need to worry about killing.

Now, though, there was a significant amount of rubble and several charred patches that led a very easy trail to Inoue, who was sprinting from a gang of Hollows that was only slightly stronger than what they'd seen in Karakura and doing her best to keep throwing her shields in the way, hampered only by the fact that her fairies needed time to relocate.

Fortunately, they'd come prepared, and with Nel's help, were only slightly winded, and thus the gang of Hollows was quickly reduced to wisps of energy. Chad wiped the sweat off his brow and offered an arm to Inoue, who took it and beamed up at him. The sweet cheer wasn't hampered by the soot on her face or the acrid smell of chemical accelarant that lingered on her, and were the sounds of pursuit not close behind Chad would have happily escorted her out of the rubble, performing the role of gentleman to suit the lady he accompanied.

Unfortunately, it was clear that Inoue's havoc had not gone unnoticed, and they hurried back the way they'd come, following the path of destruction back to the empty sands, the tracker now leading them back to the gateway point Urahara had set up now that all four of them were in the same place.

Las Noches had just disappeared over the horizon when a surge of power got in their way. Nnoitra, as the Hollow introduced himself, Fifth Espada, was a very annoying interruption when all Chad wanted was to pile back up to make sure that all of his (what? Fraccion felt most right, but he didn't want to presume) people were safe- Inoue had been stolen, Ishida had been retrieved unconscious and needed Urahara's help to be field-ready, and Ichigo had been more withdrawn lately.

The first hit Ichigo made had no effect. That perked some of Chad's attention- Hierro, the Hollow's armor, was something he hadn't had much of a chance to fight against yet. But they were on a bit of a time limit- there was only so long Urahara could hold the gate steady and he didn't want to spend too much time in Hueco Mundo without things like food and blankets.

It only took a few glances for a rudimentary plan to be worked out- and a rudimentary plan was all they needed. Chad lunged forwards, letting the tingle of Inoue's shields steer him towards the right path, knocking Nnoitra back. Ichigo kept up a barrage of attacks, none breaking through the Hierro but each connecting with enough force to keep Nnoitra moving, and Chad followed suit- keeping him off-balance, hitting hard enough to bruise if not to break anything, and blocking any attempts to retaliate on his shield. Ishida's arrows buzzed through the mess, popping in bright flashes of light and destabilizing the ground further.

It was Inoue who made their finishing move- rejecting the stability of the ground as they leaped clear. Nnoitra collapsed into the chasm that formed beneath his feet, shrieking curses up at them as sand poured in, covering him and muffling his cries.

Chad turned his back from the new arrangment of the dunes as Ichigo channeled enough power into the top foot of sand to almost glass it, making for an even better seal than merely ten feet of sand.

The rest of their journey back was as quiet as their journey to Las Noches had been, and soon enough Chad let himself relax as they stepped back into the cool air of the lab (how it was different from Hueco Mundo's perpetual night he couldn't quite tell, but it was different). Inoue was back. They were safe. That was all that mattered.

[jez-bez]

If I let you go, can you go back to your room and sleep? [...] Phu. I think... I can help you. Phukan. I've already warned you. You've done it for me before. I just... want to do it for you too. Can I?

[03junkie]

all my homies hate leo

[ab-horror]

andrew's memory would make him one hell of a rhythm game player

[drag0nalias0]

Opp my on of my neighbours daughters has pissed off aome of the mums in the neighbourhood (she apparently chased their young children with water)

[fiendishartist2]

nexpo. nexpo please.

[normalbrothers]

in a longer fic i think digging into all those entanglements (tommy/arthur, michael/polly, tommy/polly/(+arthur)) and how they coexist is probably the meaty, fun part because obviously. nobody would talk about it, but it's There. arthur would maybe salute michael, but i don't think that makes anything better

[sillybub]

Ooh PAC NYC Macvity is not gonna be a villain 👀

[greyeyedmonster-18]

(well, now that im a double doctor, im going to sit around and make ceramic plates reminiscent of grandmothers past)

[darabeatha]

ㅤㅤoddly specific Ody icons I have

[swinging-stars-from-satellites]

I thought you might like to know but bring the bassist back is like about two things it's a reference to "bring the bass back" from the poem Hammond B3 Organ Cistern about finding joy in the days you don't want to kill yourself and it's also about how I think all the time about like the 27 club and how the tortured artist who dies young is such an image but like they don't have to and in our generation of music it seems like more and more of them survived it's like a fob reference: bring the bassist back because he didn't kill himself that's not the only way for it to go anyway ily

I was literally shaking restraining myself from talking about this in the tags like. hum fucking hallelujah, bring the bassist back. and not even just FOB though like. you're the resident MCR girlie. do you ever think about how by all rights they should not be alive? but they ARE. um like... like frickin... I am not afraid to keep on living. sending my love from the other side of the apocalypse. I'm going to cry about this Gracie

[mifunebooty]

Favorite first time watches of November 2024: we lived

1. When a Woman Ascends the Stairs 1960

2. The Naked City 1948

3. Cave of Forgotten Dreams 2010

4. Sudden Fear 1952

5. Existenz 1999

6. Far from Heaven 2002

7. State Fair 1945

8. Holiday Affair 1949

9. Happy Death Day 2017

[nonglukest]

As a glasses wearer, Pat’s smudged glasses is the only thing that ticks me off in this show.

[gfwooyo]

cannot stop thinking about yungi youth mv

[talentforlying]

@beyondthescully: meta about those criminal records scully is 1000% going to look into — SEND META TOPICS.

constantine's criminal record with the british government is file #A571B, and he knows it by heart because he's spent years mind-tricking arresting officers into avoiding it so he doesn't come up against more trouble than he wants to deal with. it doesn't help much if someone researches him independently, when he's not aware they're doing it, but if he does know, he puts a little glamour down so that their eyes simply skip over it when they look him up.

i wouldn't say that he's afraid of people looking up his record, per se, but he certainly dreads it being brought up, since it lists him being convicted of the murder of a child + a nightclub full of people — which, obviously, tends to get a very strong reaction from anyone who didn't hear the real story of newcastle from him ahead of time; we all know that he inadvertently damned astra to hell by summoning (and failing to properly name or bind) the demon nergal to save her from the terror elemental she accidentally created, but without that important context, it reads horrifically — and because it includes the fact that he was committed to ravenscar secure facility in lieu of prison time, which tends to kill people's trust that he's telling the truth about the supernatural and knows what he's doing.

speaking of which, the newcastle incident was highly publicized across the UK at the time (1978), and continues to raise huge red flags when people go to look him up in government databases, but since it was pre-internet, there are no news articles online other than ones that were digitized later and mystery of the casanova club murders / what happened to mucous membrane? (his band) blog posts on conspiracy & occult fansites. it's kind of an urban legend these days, since constantine is now the last survivor of the original crew and band and his name is notorious in occult circles, but you'll never get him to talk about it unless he's being forced to defend himself or he trusts you with his fucking life, and good luck with that second one.

US databases will also include a murder conviction from new york in 2000, when he was framed for the death of a top gangster, sentenced to max security, and later cleared, but since he was cleared, under new york law, that record is now sealed and can only be seen by federal, state, and local law enforcement. unfortunately, that one's an azzarello storyline so i plan to rework the fuck out of those events, because fuck azzarello.)

[hayatheauthor]

10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

New Part: 10 Lethal Injury Ideas

If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain, here are some ideas: 

1. Sprained Ankle

A common injury that can severely limit mobility. This is useful because your characters will have to experience a mild struggle and adapt their plans to their new lack of mobiliy. Perfect to add tension to a chase scene.

2. Rib Contusion

A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult, helping you sneak in those ragged wheezes during a fight scene. Could also be used for something sport-related! It's impactful enough to leave a lingering pain but not enough to hinder their overall movement.

3. Concussions

This common brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment heavily. It can also cause mild amnesia.

I enjoy using concussions when you need another character to subtly take over the fight/scene, it's an easy way to switch POVs. You could also use it if you need a 'cute' recovery moment with A and B.

4. Fractured Finger

A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills. This would be perfect for characters like artists, writers, etc. Or, a fighter who brushes it off as nothing till they try to throw a punch and are hit with pain.

5. Road Rash

Road rash is an abrasion caused by friction. Aka scraping skin. The raw, painful sting resulting from a fall can be a quick but effective way to add pain to your writing. Tip: it's great if you need a mild injury for a child.

6. Shoulder Dislocation

This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation. Good for torture scenes.

7. Deep Laceration

A deep laceration is a cut that requires stitches. As someone who got stitches as a kid, they really aren't that bad! A 2-3 inch wound (in length) provides just enough pain and blood to add that dramatic flair to your writing while not severely deterring your character.

This is also a great wound to look back on since it often scars. Note: the deeper and wider the cut the worse your character's condition. Don't give them a 5 inch deep gash and call that mild.

8. Burns

Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma. Like the previous injury, the lasting physical and emotional trauma of a burn is a great wound for characters to look back on.

If you want to explore writing burns, read here.

9. Pulled Muscle

This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, offering a window to force your character to lean on another. Note: I personally use muscle related injuries when I want to focus more on the pain and sprains to focus on a lack of mobility.

10. Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted. When exploring tendonitis make sure you research well as this can easily turn into a more severe injury.

This is a quick, brief list of ideas to provide writers inspiration. Since it is a shorter blog, I have not covered the injuries in detail. This is inspiration, not a thorough guide. Happy writing! :)

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