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[angelthefirst1]

You're a dinosaur 🦕 baby in the museum of my broken hearted 💔 past.

I haven't done much in the way of deciphering Emily's social media posts lately, but this one's GIANT, so hold onto your hats (Puns intended)

Just as the show has been leaving us hints about Beth's return, so has Emily in her projects, music, and social media posts.

I've written about many of them over the years, this one is no different, and it's no coincidence...

Most of you will know about Emily's new merch beanie with the broken-hearted dinosaur 🦕

It's inspired by her song Avett Brothers. Here is a snippet of the relevant lyrics from the song.

The broken-hearted dinosaur 🦕 and the museum are without question links to Beth's return, so let's look at how...

In season 5, Daryl and Carol jump into a car to go find Beth.

That car eventually helps Daryl find her.

That car is also connected to the episode Consumed, in which Daryl and Carol (after being recently reunited in 501) find a clue to Beth's whereabouts and go searching for her.

And It's by that car they get the initial clue that helps them to find Beth (Daryl sees the car with the white cross)

I'm sure you all remember that Carol plays a pivotal role in getting that car to work by charging the battery.

That car from back in season 5 has a very specific symbol on the keyring 🦕

Without that dinosaur keyring and Carol charging the battery, Daryl would never have found Beth.

The upcoming Book of Carol seemingly has many repeating themes from around the era of Consumed.

We will see a Daryl/Carol reunion, like we saw in 501.

The two will again be separated from the rest of their family like they were in Consumed (thanks in large part to the dinosaur 🦕 and the clue they receive)

The character Isabelle (Beth proxy) will be returning in season 2.

And, we know the storyline will bring them to a museum - The Louvre.

The broken-hearted dinosaur 🦕 is symbolic of a lost ancient giant love that is long in the past, thought to be extinct.

What's kept in museums? The past... they hold pieces of history.

In this case, as Emily puts it, a dinosour, aka ancient love ❤️

Emily knows. She's always known...

The show has more recently given us links to Beth and museums as well.

We saw it hinted at in Daryl Dixon season 1, especially in the credits with the self-portrait of Marie Gabrielle-Carpet, who lived in a museum...the Louvre, with her love.

Isabelle was a very obvious Beth proxy in DD1, and this self-portrait of Marie in the opening credits is shown along with the name of the actess who plays Isabelle. Linking the Museum to Isabelle and by proxy to Beth.

Genet in DD1 also mentions working in a museum to Codron when she realises Codron has switched sides and betrayed her by not killing Isabelle (Beth) and Laurent and stopping them from getting to the Nest (a representation of the pyramid/Louvre)

Thorne in TOWL episode one, a repeat of Dawn and Genet in many ways, also mentions a museum to Rick.

She tell Rick that the girl they saved, lived in a museum. The dead overran the museum, but the girl was saved by hiding in a giant grasshopper. That girl lost her family and had no one.

The giant grasshopper symbolism is linked here to a museum - linking it to Beth (also grasshoppers are Greene).

In this story, the girl that lost her family survived inside the museum, inside the (green) grasshopper.

Just like the key ring dinosaur in season 5. The dinosaur 🦕 museum in The Book of Carol could very well lead to a clue about Beth and a long lost love ❤️.

Now, If you read my last post, i mention the many links to the biblical story of Moses that were seen in TOWL episode 2. Well the "Giant" and "Grasshopper" symbolism is another link to the story of Moses, when he is leading his people into the promised land.

The verse they are pulling from in the story Thorne tells is in Numbers 13.33

There we saw the giants and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.”

When Moses leads his people to the outskirts of the promised land, they send scouts ahead, to go into the land before entering it. The above verse is what the scouts report back.

They saw Giants in the land and they seemed liked grasshoppers because they were so small in comparison.

I've written before how the Nest (pyramid shaped) in Daryl Dixon season 1 and the Louvre are both representations of the promised land in the story of Moses.

I also wrote about a promotion for The book of Carol x that gave her the symbolism of Balaam's donkey. (another link to the promised land)

And now we have this "Giant", "Grasshopper" and Museum symbolism linked to a museum to add to it all.

Overall, these symbols represent repeating history, and history is a dinosaur museum...Emily gave us a "key" to unlock the symbolism.

The Wolf comes home through repeating the past and a clue to her return is linked to a dinosaur 🦕 and museums and love, so the book of Carol is going to be very interesting, especially as we know that wolf 🐺 = Louvre.

Could the dinosaurs 🦕 broken heart 💔 be mended ❤️ by going back in time...to a museum of the broken-hearted past?

With (the book of) Carol holding the key? 🔑 🦕

The beginning is the end

🦕💔🦕💔♾️ 💔🦕💔🦕

[agent-whiskeys-sweetheart]

I And Love And You

Pairing: Best Friend!Steve Rogers x F!Reader

Summary: You go on a road trip with your best friend, Steve Rogers, and you are both forced to face your feelings for each other.

Warnings: None, just ridiculous amounts of fluff. 

A/N: I was looking for inspiration and found it in the shape of my favorite album. So, I’m writing a series of fics based on every song from I And Love And You by The Avett Brothers. I highly recommend listening to each song before reading. It will be a more fun journey. I’ve never done something like this before so I hope you enjoy! 

That woman, she’s got eyes that shine Like a pair of stolen polished dimes She asked to dance, I said “It’s fine I’ll see you in the morning time”

“Come on, Steve. We’ve still got a few more hours before we’re at the campsite and it’s starting to get dark.” The man looked at you skeptically, well aware that the sun was starting to disappear.  

“It won’t take long. I just need to pick up an energy drink if I’m gonna get us there alive.” He stresses the word alive to punctuate his point. You roll your eyes, sitting up in the passenger seat. It had already been a full day of driving and you were both cranky and very sore from so little movement. You were eager to arrive at your destination.

When Steve had proposed this trip to you, you were a little skeptical to say the least. Just you and him in a car for two days in order to travel to a campsite he had read about that he wanted to visit. Of course the first question to come to mind was “Why me?” 

“You’re my best friend. I couldn’t imagine doing it with anyone else.” His sweet words had been enough to get you on board and within the next few weeks you were loading up Steve’s small car with all your bags and heading for Colorado. You’d always heard it was a beautiful place to visit and you were excited for the sights. However, what you didn’t know was that being cooped in a car for 28 hours was going to drive you absolutely crazy. You prayed it would be worth it.

It wasn’t long before Steve was pulling in to the gas station parking lot, putting the car in park as he hopped out. With a huff you decided to join him, stepping out of the car as well and heading inside. Perusing through the aisles of snacks, you simple meander until Steve gestures to you that he’s ready to go. When you show up with nothing in your hands he gives you an annoyed look. “Go get an energy drink or something. You’re not falling asleep in the last few hours. I need you to help keep me awake.” With a groan you run over to the clear fridges near the back and pick out the first energy drink your eyes land on, bringing it over to the counter. He adds it to his small pile of things and pays for it all before heading back out to the car. You follow him like a disgruntled puppy, sliding into your seat. 

“See that wasn’t so hard was it?” He teases, making you grumble a half hearted response. However, your fake anger doesn’t last long as you get lost looking out the window. The sun is setting over the horizon, painting the sky in purples and pinks and oranges. With a hand resting on your cheek you start to doze off. The moment you do, Steve smacks your leg with the back of his hand. You open your eyes, turning towards him slowly. “You gotta stay up, remember? Open up your energy drink.” With a groan you lean forward to grab the can, popping the tab open and taking a sip of it. You wince.

“It tastes like battery acid.” You remark to which Steve laughs. 

“No one ever said it was good. It’s just supposed to keep you up.” Looking down he points at his own can. “Open mine up for me?” You oblige him, pulling the tab until it snaps open and you hand it to him. 

“God, that is bad.” He laughs as he takes a sip himself before setting it back down in the cup holder. The two of you chuckle to each other, deciding against finishing the nasty drinks you had bought.

“So how am I supposed to keep you awake?”

“I don’t know. Entertain me.” He adds with another laugh. With that, you turn on the radio and flip through channel after channel before landing on an oldies but goldies type station. The first song that you hear is I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner. Without warning you launch into song, belting out the chorus loudly and badly. 

“I wanna know what love is! I want you to show me. I wanna feel what love is! I know you can show me!” Steve rolls his eyes as you continue singing, reaching out for him dramatically as you serenade him. 

“Oh please!” He yells over your obnoxious singing but you don’t stop, continuing with the next verse as you find yourself genuinely enjoying the song. Little do you know the effect that you’re having on your best friend. As much as he hates to admit it, he feels something stronger than friendship for you. Quite frankly, the man has been in love with you for years. Everything about you draws him in and makes him crave more. Those words have been stuck in his chest for what feels like forever and hearing you belt them out like nothing made his heart ache. He wishes he could sing a cheesy melody and sweep you off your feet the way you were doing for him right now but he wasn’t nearly so bold. In fact inviting you on this trip was probably the boldest he had ever been when it came to his feelings for you. 

He was surprised that you hadn’t caught onto his little act the moment he asked you. He half expected you to call him out on his bullshit but you had yet to say anything about the fact that he wanted so desperately to be alone with you. As glad as he was that you hadn’t, part of him wanted you to so that he could finally buck up the courage to say what he needed to say but he had no such luck.

It was a relief to him when the song finally ended and you finished belting, leaning back comfortably in your seat. “At least we finally found a good radio station.” You said, letting the channel continue to play. He couldn’t help but give you a sideways glance, taking in the sight of you in the glow of the setting sun. God, you were beautiful.

“Yeah, lucky us.” He says, clearing his throat as he avoids your gaze.

“If you want me to change the station, I will. I know this isn’t really the kind of music you listen to.” You say genuinely. 

“No, it’s okay. I like hearing what you enjoy.” He says with a smile. 

“I like learning about the things that you enjoy too. It’s fun seeing you discover new stuff and finding new tastes. Sometimes I wish I could go back to your time and do the same thing.” You admit. “Tell me about the 40′s. I wanna know everything about your world.” You ask him, leaning forward onto the arm rest. Steve glimpses over at you, watching your intent gaze as you wait expectantly. It causes him to chuckle as he begins to tell you. He shares with you all of the things that he remembers from his childhood on. The music he listened to and the films that he watched. The fashion of the time and the new inventions that came about. The books he read and what he did with his friends. You sat patiently and listened to every word, soaking up every piece of information that he cares to share with you. 

Seeing him light up as he talks about his passions makes your heart soar. Engaging with this side of him was dangerous for you. It was only making you fall for him harder. It had been years now that you’d had these feelings for him, growing stronger in side of you the longer you spent time with him. It was terrifying to you. He was the great Captain America. You barely considered yourself worthy enough to be his friend. Being anything more than that was totally out of the picture in your mind. However, that hadn’t stopped you from fantasizing. You imagined what it would be like to be with him. To be Steve Rogers’ girl. God, what a dream that would be. But that’s all it would ever be. Dreams and fantasies. You almost wanted to stop him from telling you anything more at the risk of you blurting out your feelings for him right then and there. But you wanted to take in every last detail of his life. You couldn’t help but yearn to know more. So you sat quietly, happily living in his world for just that short while. 

“Look.” He said, stopping his story. He drew your attention to the sign coming up on the side of the road. You could barely read it from this far away since the sun had set by now. You waited patiently until the headlights illuminated the sign ahead of you. It indicated that you were only a few short miles from the campsite. You both exchanged a happy glance, settling into your seats as you made the last trek of the journey. There was a gravel parking lot a short ways from where your individual campsite was set up. The two of you dug out your bags from Steve’s trunk and made the quick walk to the campsite. It was numbered with a small sign. Number 3. You were currently unable to see much of the view. You’d have to wait until the morning for that. However you could see that there was a stone firepit in the middle of the grove with plenty of room surrounding it for your tents. 

“I’ll get the tents set up if you want to start a fire.” Steve told you, setting down all your things near the pit. You gave him a nod and a smile, pulling a lighter out of your back pocket. There was already some newspaper stacked in the firepit. All you had to do was light it. It began as a small flame but quickly grew as you added more newspaper to it. Once you had enough light to see around the small grove you joined Steve in setting up the tents. It didn’t escape your attention that he had positioned them impossibly close so that you would only be a thin fabric wall away from each other. 

Once you were both done setting up the campsite you huddled close to the fire, sitting right next to one another. The warmth of his body beside yours heated you up more than the fire ever could. This was an impossibly dangerous environment for both of you. Two best friends choking on their love for each other in a dimly lit grove in the dead of night alone, feeling all too hot in your overbearing clothes as you sat mere inches apart. What could go wrong?

“I don’t know about you but it’s way too quiet.” You said with a chuckle, digging around in your backpack for the speaker that you had made sure to pack. As you connected it to your phone Steve crossed his arms over his chest, unable to keep himself from staring at you in the kind glow of the fire. Once you opened up your Spotify you searched for 40′s era songs that you thought Steve would like. Once you found a good playlist you put it on, watching his face light up. “I thought that you might enjoy that.” You chuckle.

“I do. It’s very thoughtful of you.” He said, admiration lining his voice. 

“Oh please. What are friends for?” You inquired. As the music softly streamed from the speaker Steve found himself getting lost in the familiar sounds. It was comforting to him. In that comfort he found himself feeling more at ease with his feelings, not scared of them but rather encouraged by them. The way you looked, eyes closed as you took in the music, made his head spin as he fell in love all over again.

“You know, I’m actually quite the dancer.” He began to form a plan.

“Bullshit. Captain America, a dancer?” 

“It’s true. I didn’t get a chance to do it much before the super serum. I had a hard time getting women to look at me when I looked like they could step on me. But I’m actually a good dancer. That was the thing to do back in the day. You wanted to go out with friends or a pretty girl? You went dancing. So anyone who was anyone at least knew how to dance. Just so happens I turned out to be pretty good at it.” 

“Show me.” You said incredulously. Everything was falling into place. 

“Well, I don’t know. I’d need a partner.” 

“Come on then.” You said, brushing yourself off and getting to your feet. When Steve didn’t move you extended a hand to him, giving him a playful look. “Steve Rogers, may I please have this dance?” 

Those were the words he had been waiting for. He stood as well, towering over you slightly as he took one of your hands into his own, his other finding your waist. You felt flushed all of a sudden and you knew it wasn’t because of the fire still roaring. It was the way his strong hands took a hold of you. As he began to move his foot, slowly spinning you both around to the song that was playing he leaned into your ear. “I thought you’d never ask.” He said in a whisper. Scoffing, you roll your eyes jokingly as you look up at him through your lashes.

“Is this a trick? Did you trick me into dancing with you?” 

“Maybe.” He admits, still spinning you as he held you in his arms. “I couldn’t help myself. I’ve wanted to dance with you like this for a long time. I’ve wanted to do a lot of things for a long time.” Oh god. You swallowed thickly. This was it. The moment you thought was never going to happen. He was going to say those three little words you had waited so desperately to hear. All the while he dances with you, touching your waist gently. “Y/N, there’s something I need to say.” 

“Yes, Steve?” You prompted him. 

“You--” Your eyes bore into him and he suddenly lost all of his courage, unable to find the words. “Are a really good dancer.” 

“What?” You couldn’t help but deflate at his statement. 

“You’re a really good dancer.” He repeated with a shy smile. Steve’s boldness must have transferred into you because suddenly that wasn’t a good enough answer. You’d wanted this so long and you weren’t going to let him or yourself chicken out of it. 

“I’m a good dancer? That’s all you have to say to me? Really?” You inquired. He seemed taken aback by your words, blinking rapidly. 

“Yeah? What else would I have to say?” He tried to throw you off the scent of where his sentence had been going originally.

“Steve, I’m so tired of pretending. I’m sick of not saying what we’re both dying to say. We are both dying to say it aren’t we? It can’t just be me, can it?” The question was genuine as you waited expectantly. 

“Y/N, I--” He cut himself off, stepping away from you. He suddenly felt like he was suffocating, drowning in his own affection and admiration. Those words lodged in his throat and he was choking. “I can’t. No matter how hard I try I just can’t make myself say it. Not because I don’t want to. God, I want to. I really want to. There’s just something that’s keeping me from it. Something stopping me.” 

“What is it? Maybe if you tell me we can figure it out together.” 

“I don’t know. If I knew, I would have already told you.” You both stopped to contemplate. You didn’t want to give up. Not when you were so close to what you wanted. There had to be an answer. 

“You’re scared of something. That’s the only explanation.” 

“It has to be.” He affirmed, sure that was the only answer. 

“So. What are you scared of?” 

“I don’t know, Y/N.” 

“Are you scared that I’ll say no? That I’ll reject you? Because I’m promising you right now that’s not going to happen.” 

“No, that’s not it.” 

“Are you afraid of people finding out? Are you embarrassed by it?” 

“No!” He replied adamantly. 

“Then what is it Steve?” Your words overwhelmed his mind as he tried to process his own feelings for you. Suddenly it hit him like a freight train. He knew exactly what he was afraid of. 

“I’m afraid that I’m not worthy of you.” He burst out. You were unable to keep yourself from laughing out loud. 

“You’re Captain fucking America, the golden child who can do no wrong and you’re afraid you’re not worthy of me?” You stressed the last word, emphasizing that you were having the same fear. 

“Yes. That’s exactly what I’m afraid of. You don’t get it Y/N. You deserve everything good in this world. What if that’s not me? I snore and I chew my nails sometimes and I make rash decisions and I’m stubborn and I’m impatient. I wouldn’t be around all the time because I always put my missions first. I’m not very good at communicating my feelings and I can’t promise that I’ll always be there when you need me. Don’t you see? It’s been over 70 years and I haven’t changed. I’m still that punk kid who lied to get into the army because he wanted to prove something.” You struggled to find the words to show him just how much you wanted him, flaws and all. 

“Congratulations. You’re a human being. You’re not perfect. Welcome to life. God, if you think I’m perfect I’m going to have to rudely awaken you. I know everyone builds you up to be this godlike entity but Steve, I’ve always seen you for what you really are. A good man doing his best to navigate a world he doesn’t feel like he fits into. And that’s okay. I’ve never felt like I fit in either. Not until I found you. With you, I live in this world where it doesn’t matter what I look like or what stupid decisions I make. I’m always worthy of love. That’s all I could ask for and you give that to me in bounds. Please, Steve. I care about you. I want you. Every part of you. Even the parts you deem to be imperfect. I know it’s hard but you don’t have to be scared anymore.” 

The two of you stand there, lost in a fog of your own feelings. It’s silent except for the music still permeating the grove and neither of you knows what to say now. Steve makes the first move, taking your hands in his own as he looks to the floor of the forest. 

“I and love and you. Who knew three little words would be so hard to say?” He adds with a laugh, making you chuckle as well. “Y/N?”

“Steve?” 

“I love you.” Tears prick at the corners of your eyes as you let his words swallow you whole after so much waiting. 

“I love you too.” Is all you can say back but that’s all you need to say. 

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[moo9395]

ASAW - Day Five Post 22/2/2024

ASAW - Aromantic Spectrum awareness week.

https://www.arospecweek.org - Link to ASAW Website

Links to other days:

[1]---[2]---[3]---[4]---[6]---[7]

Day five - Aro music

Literally just a list of songs/albums that have aromantic themes :)

Crush Culture - Conan Gray

"I don't care if I'm forever alone I'm not falling for you 'Cause this baby is loveproof"

"Crush culture makes me wanna spill my guts out"

"And no one cares if you two made out I'm sick of the kissing cult"

Perfume - Lovejoy

There's a lot of Lovejoy songs with aro themes but this is my favourite :))

"It seems like all our friends Abruptly fell in love And she was in the dust Darling, life was streaming past So she learnt to lie She learnt how to pretend A drama in the futile A means to an end"

For Me - Dearlie

"I am not a machine Learning that it isn't wrong This is just what human means for me"

"Don't tell me I'm too young Or I just gotta meet someone I finally met myself"

"Everybody loves a little different, everybody's heart's pretty much a mess Everybody loves a little different, doesn't mean I love you any less"

No Lover - Jetty Bones

"Romance seems like a means to an end Maybe I don't need a lover, I just need the friend"

"I don't need a love I said, I don't need a lover 'cause I don't need anyone"

Pretend Love - The Avett Brothers

"I have love for my family I have love for my friends That's as far as it goes And I must let you know My love for you was pretend"

"Hopes that you'd finally see That your feelings for me Will never be returned"

"Pretend love, pretend love Don't be mistaken, I've only been fakin' Pretend love"

If you want to know more about any of this, message me, drop an ask, comment, reblog whatever you want and I’ll do my best to help :)

Happy aro spec awareness week!

[felixcatton]

Love gets lost Love gets lost

Find My Love / The Avett Brothers

[selkiewife]

This is My Place (A Greysnow Playlist)

Greysnow Week || Prompt: “This is my place.”

Black Eye by Uncle Tupelo

He had a black eye he was proud of Like some of his friends Made him feel somewhere outside Of everything and everywhere he'd been

Like his brothers, he emptied himself And played it safe Like their father, he wanted to remember But he almost always forgot what he was gonna say

When he realized that this one Was here to stay He took down all the mirrors in the hallway And thought only of his younger face

Black eye Black eye

Vanity by The Avett Brothers 

I've got something to say But it's all vanity, it's all vanity I've got love pouring out of my veins But it's all vanity, it's all vanity

Call off the guards Call off the search Their heads are chopped off They're running in circles They're running in circles Running in circles They're running in circles

The Kid by Ben Nichols

Your mother died the night you were born Her name you never knew Look away, look away Nothing to lose

You saw the lancers mid heathen hordes Bloodstained veils and costumes of war Hell ain't half full boy hear me War is the game and the god we seek

Kid don't you know me? We are the last of the true Drink up! Drink up! Drink up! Drink up! Cause tonight your soul's required of you

But you stood witness to yourself Our trial you did betray Look away, look away To judgment day

Hurt by Nine Inch Nails

I wear this crown of shit Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair Beneath the stains of time The feelings disappear You are someone else I am still right here

What have I become? My sweetest friend Everyone I know Goes away in the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt

If I could start again A million miles away I would keep myself I would find a way

Hengilás by Jónsi 

We look into foreign eyes Yet we have always known each other We passed away under a watchful eye Now we stand hesitantly

Black Bird cover by Evan Rachel Wood

Black bird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Black bird singing in the dead of night Take these sunken eyes and learn to see All your life You were only waiting for this moment to be free

The Boxer (Live) by Simon & Garfunkel

In the clearing stands a boxer And a fighter by his trade And he carries the reminders Of every glove that laid him down Or cut him till he cried out in his anger and his shame "I am leaving, I am leaving", but the fighter still remains

Half a World Away by R.E.M.

The storm it came up strong It shook the trees and blew away our fear I couldn't leave it here To go it alone, hold it along Haul it along and hold it Blackbirds, backwards, forwards and fall Hold

Oh, this could be the saddest dusk I've ever seen Turn to a miracle, high-alive My mind is racing, as it always will My hands tired, my heart aches I'm half a world away to go

The Last Pale Light in the West by Ben Nichols

In my hands, I hold the ashes  In my veins, black pitch runs  In my chest, a fire catches  In my way, the setting sun

Dark clouds gather 'round me  Due northwest, the soul is bound  And I will go, on ahead free  There's a light yet to be found 

The last pale light in the west  The last pale light in the west 

And I ask for no redemption  In this cold and barren place  Still I see a faint reflection  And so by it, I got my way

Holland Road by Mumford & Sons

So I was lost, go count the cost Before you go to the Holland Road With your heart like a stone you spared no time in lashing out And I knew your pain and the effect of my shame But you cut me down, you cut me down

And I will not tell the thoughts of hell That carried me home from the Holland Road With my heart like a stone and I put up no fight To your calloused mind, and from your corner you rose To cut me down, you cut me down

So I hit my low, but little did I know That would not be the end From the Holland Road Well I rose and I rose and I paid less time To your calloused mind, and I wished you well As you cut me down, you cut me down

But I still believe though these cracks you'll see When I'm on my knees I'll still believe And when I've hit the ground, neither lost nor found If you believe in me I'll still believe

The Wren cover by Sarah Stockwell-Arthen

What could ever drive a man To venture out in all this cold? What could ever be the dream upon his mind Or the voice he heard coming singing through the snow?

A flock of birds must crown a king Against the wind and under wing And never notice when the one in front he falls And another takes his place to gather all

Singing down, down, bless this soul Singing down, down, this I know Singing down, down, down, down, hear the voices blend Though those who stand behind will not defend The wren

Incomplete and Insecure by The Avett Brothers

I haven't finished a thing since I started my life I don't feel much like starting now Walking down lonely has worked like a charm I'm the only one I have to let down

But watching you makes me think that that is wrong

I can go on with my insecure nature I can keep living on sympathy I can tell all the people that all of the success is a direct reflection on me

But watching you makes me think that that is wrong

What is important What's really important Am I not to know by my name Will I ever know silence without mental violence Will the ringing at night go away

It's up to you My father called on me

Nothingman by Pearl Jam

Once divided, nothing left to subtract Some words when spoken can't be taken back Walks on his own with thoughts he can't help thinking Future's above, but in the past he's slow and sinking

And he who forgets Will be destined to remember

Nothingman, nothingman Could have been something, nothingman

Nightswimming by R.E.M.

Nightswimming deserves a quiet night I'm not sure all these people understand It's not like years ago The fear of getting caught The recklessness in water They cannot see me naked These things they go away Replaced by every day

Nightswimming, remembering that night September's coming soon I'm pining for the moon And what if there were two Side by side in orbit around the fairest sun? The bright tide forever drawn Could not describe nightswimming

You, I thought I knew you You, I cannot judge You, I thought you knew me This one laughing quietly Underneath my breath Nightswimming deserves a quiet night

All My Mistakes

Shooting off vicious collections of words The losers make facts by the things they have heard And I find myself trying hard to defend them

I made decisions some right and some wrong And I let some love go I wish wasn't gone These things and more I wish I had not done

But I can't go back And I don't want to 'Cause all my mistakes They brought me to you

Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan

And take me disappearing through the smoke rings of my mind Down the foggy ruins of time, far past the frozen leaves The haunted, frightened trees, out to the windy beach Far from the twisted reach of crazy sorrow Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free Silhouetted by the sea, circled by the circus sands With all memory and fate driven deep beneath the waves Let me forget about today until tomorrow

[elpublico]

[no-not-without-you-blog]

Don't go revenging

Summary: Bucky has a lot to live for. He needs Steve's promise to go on living it.

Warnings: None

Inspired by the song Murder in the City by The Avett Brothers.

Bucky could say with confidence that there wasn’t much that scared him anymore. He had been through what most would consider hell and made it out. He had lost his own mind and clawed and fought to find it again.

However, he now knew a fear greater than any he had faced before. All because of you. Well, you and his newborn daughter.

You had surprised him when he thought life couldn’t do that to him anymore. But there you were, with your sweet smile and eyes that gave away your every thought. He was a goner from the first conversation and he had only fallen deeper in love with you each day.

His life was a dream. The woman he loved and his child to come home to. However, the things that made him so happy in life were now what kept him up at night, gripped by fear. His life had been one good thing after another taken away from him and he was terrified of losing it all again, or even worse, being taken away from it.

It was those thoughts that led him to Steve’s door where he had stood for far too long before finally giving in and knocking.

Steve wasn’t overly surprised to see Bucky, they often got together to train or just hang out, but the look of obvious distress on his face made Steve’s mind begin to race.

“What is it? Is it the girls?” Steve questioned him with urgency, ready to jump to action at Bucky’s word. Bucky just shook his head and motioned to ask if he could come in.

“No, it’s not the girls. I mean… kinda, but no one’s in trouble.”

Steve moved to let him step inside and as Bucky sank onto Steve’s couch, he walked to the fridge and pulled out two beers. Bucky took one from him thankfully and took a long drink.

“What’s going on Bucky?”

“I uhm… I start back on missions next week.” He had taken four months off once your daughter had arrived to be home together and the time had been a dream for him.

“Yeah, I saw. I’ve got you on a recon mission with Sam and Wanda. Should be pretty easy.”

Bucky nodded his head but he was biting the inside of his cheek. Steve could see that something was eating at him.

“If-If it’s too soon-”

“No…No, I need to get back into the swing of things. It’s time.”

Steve sat there a moment, just looking at his friend. “Buck, I don’t understand.”

Bucky took a deep breath. “I need you to do something for me. Not just for me…for my girls, too.”

Steve nodded his head, letting Bucky continue.

“If I… not just for this mission, but all of them. If-if I don’t make it back, I need you to promise not to go after whoever did it. I know you, and I know you would want to get revenge or justice for me. Don’t.”

Steve took a breath and opened his mouth to protest but Bucky cut him off.

“I know you, Steve. You would want to get justice, but you need to be… I need you to be there for my girls more. They will need you more than I would need justice. I need you to promise me, Steve. I can’t go out there without knowing one hundred percent that they’ll be taken care of.”

Bucky could tell Steve wanted to argue with him, saying that it’s not something he needs to worry about. But he could see his words sink in and Steve think for a few moments before quietly nodding his head in agreement. Bucky’s shoulders relaxed some in relief.

Taking a swig of his beer, Steve sat back and really looked at his best friend and brother. At how much he had changed, not just since leaving the Winter Soldier behind, but into the man he had grown into, a husband and a father. Letting out a breathy chuckle he drew Bucky out of his thoughts. 

“What?”

Steve shook his head. “Nothing. Just remembering how much of a player you used to be. Now look at you. Settled down with a wife and child. Who woulda thought?”

Bucky rolled his eyes slightly at his best friend’s teasing but smiled at the truth in his words. He was settled now. For the first time in, well, forever, he felt happy and content. It was a nice change from all the years of pain and guilt and loss. 

“We’ve both come a long way, huh?”

Steve nodded and then paused, looking at his best friend.

“Buck… I know we don’t really talk about it, but your parents… they loved you. I know if they could see you today, they would tell you how proud of you they were. Of the life you’ve made for yourself and the man you’ve become.”

Bucky looked up to his friend, tears once again clouding his vision as he just nodded his head, his emotions too thick in his throat to speak. He quickly finished his beer and stood to go. Steve stood too and walked him to the door. They both paused at the door and then embraced each other in a long hug. 

“I love you, Bucky. And I mean it. I promise to take care of Y/N and the baby. They’ll always be family.”

Bucky embraced him slightly tighter, grateful for the love of his closest friend. “Love you too, Steve. Thank you. I wouldn’t trust them with anyone other than you. You’ll always be my brother.”

They hugged a moment longer before separating, both emotional, but laughing about it.

“Ok, punk. Get back home to those girls. Give them some extra snuggles from me.”

“Yeah, yeah. I’m going. I’ll see ya. I think Y/N wants to have dinner this weekend. I’ll let ya know.”

He left with a smile on his face, feeling lighter and eager to get home to his family.

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OFMD Favs Tag Game

I was tagged by- @likethehotsauce Thank you so much! Always love to rant.

(I'm probably not doing this right, cause I'm just using this a an excuse to look back on the parts of the show itself that I love, but I needed to write an essay today. And it's been months since I went back to my Stede/Ed roots. Before Izzy latched himself onto my brain. So here's some love!)

favorite Ed gif:

Look, I love ep7, especially on rewatches. Most rom-coms run into the trouble of not showing the audience our protagonists bond. They rarely get to relax around each other before the relationship really starts but that's what this episode is.

We've got Ed, who's starting to get comfortable/settled in around Stede. Stede having a fun little adventure, trying to make Ed thinks he's cool. Ed genuinely having a shitty day and finally getting that Stede cares about him. It's really fucking sweet. This gif just wraps that all up in a cute ball. The fit? Amazing. The lil hop? Adorable. Edward essentially telling everyone to shut up and just let Stede have his fun? Cute pre-boyfriend moment. He's a goofball, and this episode needs more love on here.

favorite Stede gif:

Yeah, yeah. Ed's here. But the scene is focusing on Stede and resolving an arc (my favorite thing), so it counts! Stede has issues feeling accepted. He has gone without a 'crew' for so long that he's unapologetically who he is. He already feels along, why the fuck would he care about dressing up and being a bit too 'feminine'? They already make fun of him for not being enough, he already feels along. Why wouldn't he try to be happy not giving a shit about what they think?

So, in ep 10, we see a Stede who feels accepted into a family. He gets to get up there with a silly little in-joke and have people put their trust in him. Are they doing this to get back at the Navy? Yeah. But Stede build himself a place where he feels like he can be accepted and welcomed. I don't always see Stede in the best light. Accountability is a huge thing for me, and S2 better include this guy fessing up for the hurt he's caused. But this scene always makes me smile when I think about it.

favorite Ed outfit:

:). I know what I'm about. I'm simple, and if you've been here a while, you already know. We get to see Edward proudly rocking Stede's lil handkerchief. The tummy is great, and so is seeing his tattoos. I always love a fingerless glove, and his jewelry is on point. Yes, I love Ed in soft fabrics. Especially the loose poet shirt moment in ep 4. But in my head, this is Ed being a frat guy and trying to seduce Stede. 'Usually the exposed skin and touching works :('. Cause this poor guy has had to seduce assholes like Jack, and isn't comfortable with opening up yet. Ed's also just having fun exposing Stede to 'pirate' things which is a favorite trope of mine.

favorite Stede outfit:

Unironically? All of them.

Next question.

OKAY. FINE. IF I HAVE TO CHOOSE-

Gender. Whole lotta gender right here. I'm a sucker for loose fabric and BOY.

Open Shirt? Yes. Hideously colored mustard robe that works because it's a part of the whole 'look'. Achieved. Rings? Amazing. Fluffy shirt that's a button-up? Yep, you could totally reveal more chest.

FLUFFY SLEVES!!!! AHHH. But seriously, most of his outfits are amazing. I chose like five different Gifs-before settling on this for the lace sleeves.

favorite Blackbonnet song:

Oh boy! Buckle up.

(I have 2 playlists with these 2 with around 40 total hours of music on Spotify from the 4 months post ep10 airing where I only read these two. So any answer I give is going to )

Stede POV specific('A Stede Soundtrack' on spotify)- Five Bells- CoCo and The Butterfields. Yes, I have better ones, but the general vibe is just happy, light, and in love. Excited for the future. (If this song is actually about something else, keep me innocent). With instrumentals, and dancing, and fucking joy. I love this song. 2.) Being 'May It Last'- The Avett Brothers if Folk music isn't your thing. 3.) 'The Bitch is Back'-Elton John For bitchy Stede. The best flavor.

Edward POV specific ('Blackbeard's Breakup' on Spotify)- Desperately in love Ed? 'honey'-Coastal Club. yes, I am a pet name Edward truther. Also a song about being excited by life and by love. If it's Stede Hating, Kraken era? 'Money, Money, Money'-ABBA. Yes, I know Edward is now the breadwinner, but it's very Him.

Gentlebeard. Sad era- 'Last Request'- Paolo Nutini. Oh shit, I have a crush era- 'I think I love you'-Specifically the Tenacious D cover. It's Jack Black, how can you hate it? Desperately in love- 'An Old Fashioned Love Song'-Paul Williams. This song has been in my Spotify top 100 for years. I fucking love it.

favorite OFMD fic trope:

HAHA! You didn't specify the ship, so I get to bring up Izzy.

SteddyHands specific- Stede&Ed working together/competing for Izzy to choose them first. Especially if Ed&Stede already know that Izzy has a crush on them but Izzy doesn't. I don't read this ship too much anymore, but this always made me happy.

Izzy Specific-Post S1 Izzy hunting down Stede, hijinks ensuing. Izzy gets injured, and this starts his character jornery into a mentally healthier person. Him getting loved tbh. Aslo, Izzy getting described as short. He's really not that much shorter than most of the crew. I just love when it's brought up.

Long fic- Anything character based, post S2 'reunion'. Essentially skipping how they all resolved S1 and skips to the fun parts. Love Izzy learning/starting to care for the crew. If reading a fic kinda feels like going to therapy, you're doing it right. Huge shoutout to anyone who has tried to break down how Izzy's brain works for angst fic. Also, Ed and Stede being held accountable for some of their more shitty actions.

Short Fic- You know what, I'll say it. I like soulmate (and adjacent) AUs. Love me a Hanahaki, or similar curses. If there's a story reason two characters are dubiously forced to admit their feelings, I'm there. I love that 'what if they don't like me' rant even though its destined, I love the holding yourself back to keep another person happy shit. Yes, irl, that'd be fucked. But since it's a short fic, it doesn't need to worry about all that.

Trope Tropes- Buttons being a Disney princess around animals. Lucius living in the walls. Izzy swears every other sentence. Any media of the Revenge (music, stories) being super out of time period. Two characters are falling in love, but are the last people to realize it. Stede being a pirate parent.

Ed’s hair or Stede’s hair:

I agree with what likethehotsauce said. Both fit the character really well. I can't imagine Stede or Ed suddenly shaving their head. It's a part of who they are.

If this is about me wanting their hair? I'm choosing Ed's. I've had Stede length hair for the past 2 years, and miss braiding my hair. Also, his hair looks soft as shit. Good to run your fingers through, etc.

longest gap between rewatches:

July 2022-January 2023. I watched it like 13 times post ep 10 aired, then immediately jumped into fan content. I'm a huge 'character' person when consuming media, so I generally enjoy doing that vs rewatching the show itself again.

Lucius is Hiding in the Ship vs. Lucius is Dead and a Ghost:

No corpse= Not dead. Once Ed and Stede reunite I don't think Ed would be able to forgive himself if he actually killed him. Lucius was saved by someone on the ship and hidden away. I do think Lucius will be discovered before the captains reunite. As much as I love ghosts, our guy is safe. Fearing for his life, but safe.

favorite Revenge crew member: OG Revenge-Frenchie or Buttons. If y'all haven't written him in your fics, including Buttons. He's so much fun to make the 'Cassandra' of your work! Let him be ominous and all-knowing, it's a great time! Frenchie because I'm always up for a bard, and he's a character that has so much potential. From being a bard to an 'assassin in training' with Izzy & Jim. They're fun to throw in!

Again, many thanks to @likethehotsauce! I would like to tag — absolutely zero pressure!!! I know most of you are mostly into Izzy, and I love hearing harsh opinions about Ed&Stede or general thoughts on the show looking back, after a year. @ivegotnonameidea @dianetastesmetal @gydima @downinthehull @treesofgreen @ladyrenity

[bigassbowlingballhead]

john gallagher jr and stark sands in a musical together?

[eitmonline]

EITM Playlist 3/5/24

Accept - Humanoid | 6:07

Kate Hudson - Talk About Love | 6:25

Kacey Musgraves - star-crossed | 6:30

IDLES - POP POP POP | 7:01

The Avett Brothers - Love Of A Girl | 7:34

Taylor Swift - Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version) | 7:47

Catfish and the Bottlemen - Showtime | 7:52

Girl and Girl - Hello | 8:30

Dehd - Mood Ring | 9:02

Madi Diaz - Everything Almost | 9:32

Taylor Swift - All Too Well (Ten Minute Version) {Taylor’s Version} [From The Vault] | 9:49

girl in red - Too Much | 9:54

THE DRIVER ERA - Get Off My Phone | 10:28

The Black Crowes - Wanting And Waiting | 10:46

[baenxietydad]

we should take a walk, and look at all the flowers

they're homosexuals, your honor

there was the shitpost one, now the gross and cute one

Slow Burn - Kacey Musgraves

In Tennessee, the sun's goin' down But in Beijing, they're headin' out to work You know the bar down the street don't close for an hour We should take a walk and look at all the flowers

It's giving Hatfish on their silly little forest walks, Mu-yeol pointing out every edible or medicinal plant and Hatter's just like

and the song in general is about kinda gradually coming to love someone, very gross, very sweet

Lover Boy - Phum Viphurit

Time and toys may fill my heart with joy I'll know peace when I'm your lover boy I'll be your new school soul Silver and gold New desire Friends on fire Call me, "Lover boy" ... Darling, I got my trust issues Warning, you stay away

You Are Mine - The Avett Brothers

You are mine The edge I need when I am out of line The air I breathe when I believe I'm dying I guess you are there

We're So In Tune - Kississippi

I'm feeling kinda dizzy Getting tender for you No drama, you just bring My heart so close to Passing it's limitations It's such a bad design It's not an invitation I gotta catch my ride

Playing the same song Like I'm playing my cool Hard not to fall in love when We're so in tune

This song is go girlypop but it is unfortunately also the most Hatfish song to ever Hatfish

남자가 사랑할 때 (Man In Love) - Infinite

But like, specifically I need you to listen to Kim Tae-rae of Zerobaseone sing the part after the rap verse on Boys Planet because that's good stuff right there

Like a young child, I keep laughing for no reason I control myself by saying that I’m different from others

When a man’s in love, he wants to stay by your side There’s always so much he wants to do for you When I’m in love, I want to give everything in my life to you With just one expectation, your heart When I’m in love

Look carefully – if you feel this, that means he’s fallen for you

And you thought I wasn't gonna find a way to put K-pop on here

Everywhere, Everything - Noah Kahan

Drive slowly, I know every route in this county Maybe that ain't such a bad thing I'll tell you where not to speed

It's been a long year and all of our book's pages dog-eared We write out the ends on our palms, dear Then forget to read

We'll Never Have Sex - Leith Ross

Oh, you kissed me just to kiss me Not to take me home It was simple, it was sweetness It was good to know

You look perfect, you look different I don't wonder about your indifference If I said you could never touch me You'd come over and say I looked lovely

...

Depollute me, gentle angel And I'll feel the sickness less and less Come and kiss me, pretty baby Like we'll never have sex

I could actually write a thesis paper about how this 1:39 long song is Hatfish af.

Drink The River - Gabe Lee

And I can't drink the river to dry the land Bury the ocean beneath the sand But I can love you Until the tide pulls me under by and by

Rain On My Tin Roof - Seth Avett

And if there were ever a reason to stay Turn off my phone and become one with you and my bed It's the rain on my tin roof

The amount of times Hatter has to remind him he needs money for Nemo's tuition to keep him from calling out of work tbh

200% - Akdong Musician

MORE K-pop for the masses

It must be L.O.V.E 200% sure of that I want you really I mean really Really, I like you and my reddening face is evidence for that

Canon that Akmu is some of the Korean music Mu-yeol will try to get Hatter into lmao

Around Your Room - Kississippi

Throw your heart at me, I'm a sucker for you That's something that you might say and confidentially I'm a sucker for you too 'cause my heart's stuck that way Nothing's gonna change, gotta love that belly ache

This song makes me so FERAL about Hatfish, particularly this lyric

Steady when you are around me A babe in the woods for legitimate longing

Excuse me??? "A babe in the woods for legitimate longing" in your 40s and 50s because someone wants to love you, I'm weak

Twin Human Highway Flares - The Mountain Goats

Can't believe y'all thought there wouldn't be a Mountain Goats song, wow, that's clown behavior.

Sunset spilling through your earrings all over your body When we shut the motel room door behind us, we knew we'd hit the motherlode On the day that I forget you, I hope my heart explodes

Chateau Lobby #4 - Father John Misty

People are boring But you’re something else I can’t explain ...

First time, you let me stay the night despite your own rules You took off early to go cheat your way through film school You left a note in your perfect script: "Stay as long as you want," and I haven’t left your bed since

The Genius breakdown of the lyrics is *chef's kiss*

Strawberry Queen - Charles Wesley Godwin

Felt like Adam next to Eve staring at a fruit of God So I wrapped a bow around my heart and placed it in a box of cherry wood I asked her if she could take that box and do it good She smiled and said she would

*inhales* Okay, listen, the VIBE is more fitting than the actual lyrics of the song, let me explain. The singer is from West Virginia, he's a proud Appalachian man, and his wife who he wrote the song about is from Florida. He wrote this song about how he never, ever thought he could be with someone that wasn't also from the mountains, not from his culture/background, who didn't understand.

And that very much parallels Hatfish! Mu-yeol never would have thought he'd pursue someone who checked all three of these boxes: A. from the West, B. a human, and C. most importantly, a sorcerer. Sorcerers and fairies have MAD beef in Korea, sorcerers were barely on his radar to interact with back in Korea let alone befriend and catch feelings for. So yes, this is on here for how perfectly the song's energy matches!

Bring Your Love to Me - The Avett Brothers

Bring your love to me I will hold it like a dandelion One I want to save, one I want to keep From the breeze that follows me and no one else I can only stand here still And I can only hope you will Keep me in focus long enough to tell I'm trying to help

[secondaryartifacts]

Avett chicken pie 🥧 🪕 ♥️

[emilyskinney]

It’s not been easy sorting your stuff off the shelf.

[fearsomehart]

it must be winter in my heart; there’s nothing warm in there at all

[alotofmovin]

[x]

[achingly-shy]

“i’ve been hanging out with the rejects in the attic, can’t get out of my head the way you left” (x)