#background: ruby/moody

[vipsaniasickle]

moody teenagers getting kidnapped

So, the mentors' children, who are 14 in here, are on the way to a school field trip to the Capitol museum, and all of a sudden, their Professor and the bus driver gets knocked out by two masked men who broke into the bus and everyone is freaking out.

And during this time, they're very, very moody teenagers.

The kids just start yelling "Do you know who our parents are?!" at the masked men.

One of the masked men takes over and drives the bus to an abandoned house.

The kids start yelling even more.

He just tells everyone to shut up or he'll kill them in an instant.

Surprisingly, it works??

They arrive at the abandoned house, and the kids are pushed in there.

It isn't just the two masked men of course, there are five more in the abandoned house.

One of them says, "Alright, I'm going to call your parents to pay me a ransom of 50 million in order to get all of you brats out."

So, he does. He calls Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray first, and tells him to gather all the parents of the children at Coryo's penthouse and pay a ransom of 50 million.

And the parents are freaking out!

Felix and Clemmie are very worried, but they know Helios and Aelia will kick the kidnapper's ass and find a way out somehow because come on, they're mini versions of Felix and Clemmie.

Festus and Pippa are more worried than Clemmie and Felix are, because they know Athena is a sweetheart and won't hurt anyone.

Hilarius & Vippie and Livia & Arachne have a similar reaction to Felix and Clemmie.

Lucy Gray and Coriolanus Snow are FREAKING OUT. June Ruby is the smallest compared to all her classmates and is as pure as snow, she won't even flick an ant!

Io and Urban are also freaking out, because Albert is a nerd and doesn't know how to fight that well, despite having Urban as his father.

Apollo & Androcles, Lyssie & her husband, Iphigenia & Diana, Florus & Palmyra, and Juno & Domitia are nervous that their children won't be able to get out from there and that the kidnappers will kill their children.

Once all the parents are in Coryo and Lucy Gray's penthouse, he calls the kidnapper again.

The kidnapper's like: "If you all want your children, you must pay me a ransom of 50 million!", though it isn't really clear because of Helios and Aelia arguing, Athena, Albert and June Ruby crying, and everyone else telling Helios and Aelia to stop arguing and comforting the three crying in the background.

The six masked men are telling their kids to shut up but they can't really hear them.

The kidnapper has to repeat it ten times to the parents.

Now, here's when Helios, Aelia, Achilles, and Plutarch get to kick ass.

All of a sudden, Achilles knocks one of the kidnappers out with a pan he randomly found in the house.

This alerts the other kidnappers, so Helios, Aelia, and Plutarch help Achilles knock the others out.

The kidnapper on the phone tries to stop the kids, but he was in the middle of threatening their parents.

Their parents could hear all the fighting going on from the phone and they're all speechless.

Plutarch sneaks up behind the kidnapper, who's on the phone and knocks him out too!

All of the kidnappers are knocked out, and they find a way out! (they get out of the abandoned house and just walk in the Capitol streets until they see the Academy)

[garunsdottir]

WIP Wednesday So, I was tagged by lovely @lord-aldhelm and decided to take part! <з

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If you follow my blog, then you probably know that I make gifs (mostly TLK & some other shows I'm currently watching), but I do write from time to time. Firstly, I share my wip gif project, which I hope to post this evening. Then I'll show something from my wip fan-fiction, but with a long ass explanation on how to perceive it lol

I. So, the gifs in progress:

Currently working on these two toxic boyfriends! It's gonna be a sort of 'web weaving post', so there are a lot of quotes and some paintings.

II. Now for the writing

The thing here is that I write in my native tongue, and, truth be told, I break a hella lot of rules. What is the point of knowing grammar perfectly if you are not going to butcher it later? I always play with grammatical cases and omit subjects (because the language allows it and the sentences are still comprehendable), invent weird-sounding descriptions, or let nouns drive the sentences. And when I write in English… Let's say it's complicated, as it is my second language, and I won't ever be able to convey my thoughts properly and with the depth that I was initially guided by. But yet, I've decided to try and exercise my brain a bit. So if you see strange grammatical constructions and incorrect word order - I'm sorry, but it is what it is, and sometimes I struggle to translate it.

background context: I write for small and strange fandoms, cause I love my characters and pairings. For instance, Ruby x Moody (awae), Warren x Layla (high sky), Jonas Baerb (RC: Psi), some modern hotd (mostly the greens), and Felix x Wendy (ouat). This super small part is from my wip 'Cheerful oblivion' in which Wendy is stuck in Storybrooke but is not being accepted by her former family because of how drastically she has changed on the island. Guess who is ready to open his arms in exchange for some fairy dust and help getting out of this shithole? Yep, Felix. Of course, they both had toxic connections with Pan. Of course, they both have an undeniable unhealthy attraction to each other.

***

Her tender smile, instead of an answer, slowly shakes her head from side to side.

This is her reality now.

Not going to high school, the iridescent chime of Grace's voice after classes, and coffee at Granny's. Wendy Darling doesn't wear skinny jeans, doesn't know how to use messengers, and, at seventeen (give or take one hundred years), doesn't know how to drive.

'Let's come to the table, or the food will go cold.'

The role of "mother"—Wendy has mastered it skillfully. Not exactly the best one, but impeccably needed. Once the one and only for boys on the island. Brutalised orphans demanded fairytales and medicines during the day, and at night they whined in her arms, writhing from screams in their own nightmares.

Wendy remembers everything: the first hunt, self-made spears, and arrows ineptly smeared with poison. The club on the shoulder of the great hunter, his sneaky, almost auricle-licking:

'The bird sings sweetly in the wild but looks much nicer in a cage.'

Prickly chills on the spine, aching tension in her calves—Wendy grabs the edge of the table, trying to keep her balance. Since then, she has also learned to run quite well.

From the living room, John screams something about an extra knife. The girl inhales the air into her lungs and raises her head, emerging from that deep maelstrom of rotten memory.

That's right, dinner.

The last one. The boys will be back in Boston tomorrow.

The food on the plate became cold because she had to tend to the pudding that was adored by the eldest as a child. The nervous laughter of the youngest, who is so eager to stuff himself with the second portion of the pie to make Wendy happy. The clatter of cutlery is annoying; the room begins to shrink, pressing against her temples.

A salt that John could go get on his own.

A thick mass of cream that seems too heavy to Michael, although Wendy took butter and milk in equal proportions.

Palms on her knees, right tops left one in an attempt to stop damaging nails and cuticles, shoulders lowered. Wendy's forehead itches at John's probing gaze.

'We'll find a way to get you out of here,' he says abruptly.

Michael freezes with a fork in his mouth. John's lips are a crooked line, a desperate attempt to make himself believe what he just said. He avoids her eyes, a torn scar on her lower lip, and an unseen habit of biting her nails.

As for Wendy…

Wendy'd just rather be left alone.

***

I don't know whom to tag, so if you see this and you want to participate, pray, do so!

[ginger-grimm]

INTRODUCING: FRANKIE BLANCHARD

Full Name: Francesca Joan Blanchard (born Lindone)/Winona Blanchard (Cursed Persona)

Birthdate: November 30th (1966 in her cursed persona)

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Species: Human

Family: Beatrice Lindone (Mother, estranged), Thomas Lindone (Father, deceased), Colette Lindone (Older Sister, estranged), Sabina Lindone (Younger Sister), Mary-Margaret Blanchard/Snow White (Adoptive Mother), David Nolan (Adoptive Father), Emma Swan (Adoptive Older Sister), Henry Mills (Adoptive Nephew)

Love Interest: Roslyn Maire

Friends: Henry Mills, Emma Swan, Killian Jones (kinda, on and off), Archie Hopper/Jiminy Cricket, Granny Lucas, Ruby Lucas/Red Riding Hood, Leroy/Grumpy, Belle French, Marco/Geppetto, Anna of Arendelle

Likes: Reading, horses, pancakes, dramatic movies, mysteries, sunrises, throwing knives, apples, fireworks, jewelry, music

Dislikes: Rumplestiltskin, Regina Mills (again, on and off and it changes over time), her mother, loneliness, cold weather

Phobias: Blood, darkness

Style: In the Enchanted Forrest, she is usually seen in elegant dresses and draped in a cloak, her hair was usually done in elaborate styles, and in Storybrooke, she is dressed more in "edgier" styles such as lots of fishnets, boots, jean shorts, see-through shirts with bralettes, etc.

Speech: American accent, a softer voice in the Enchanted Forest, doesn't talk a lot, much cussing as Winona/post-curse Frankie, and her voice is slightly raspier from her smoking attempts

Physical Quirks/Scars: Scar on her forehead by her hairline, walks with a slight limp on the left side

Personality: Enchanted Forest Frankie is sweet, somewhat demure, a lover of nature and animals, very brave and always lending a helping hand whereas Winona is rougher, a lot more feisty and moody, though she has a soft spot for the ones she loves and finds "not annoying" and finally, post-curse Frankie is a more badass version of her younger Enchanted Forest self - she knows how to defend herself and has combined the best qualities of her former self and Winona

Background: Francesca grew up as a Princess in the Enchanted Forrest. She had always known that there was trouble brewing in her family's Kingdom - she just didn't know what it was exactly. One night, her older sister disappeared and was never seen again by anyone. Years later, Frankie's mother tells the 14-year-old that she is to marry a Prince from a neighboring Kingdom to save theirs from money trouble. Frankie, deeply in love with a Princess from another Kingdom, refuses to do so, leading her mother to put the burden on her younger sister. The next night Beatrice stops her in the hallway, and the mother and daughter duo get into a heated argument, resulting in Beatrice grabbing a candlestick and hitting her daughter over the head with it, claiming to the King and Prince that she had tragically fallen down the stairs. Frankie's father Thomas, heartbroken over his daughter's alleged accidental death, finds her clinging to life in the abandoned tower. He brings her to Rumplestiltskin, begging for him to save her. He demands Thomas' soul in turn - and he agrees. When Frankie comes to, her clothes drenched in blood and a small scar adorning her forehead, she is all alone on a dark and muddy road. A horse carriage happens to pass by, with none other than Snow White and Prince David inside it. The two take her in, and she lives in the castle as Snow White's "cousin", never seeing her family again. Three years later, the curse hits, and twenty-eight years later, Frankie is still seventeen and living in Storybrooke as Winona Blanchard. Winnie loves to go to the stables in her free time and babysits Henry Mills every Tuesday and Friday. When Henry's birth mother, Emma Swan, comes into town, she brings lots of change with her, causing Winnie's worldview to unravel as Frankie fights her way back into her mind.

Faceclaim: Diana Silvers

TAGGING: @waterloou @eddysocs ​ @ocs-supporting-ocs @foxesandmagic @veetlegeuse @decennia @hiddenqveendom @arrthurpendragon @luucypevensie @richitozier @noratilney @wordspin-shares @oneirataxia-girl @endless-oc-creations @lucys-chen @andromedalestrange

[minicomics]

Let the elements grow.

Matilda Snow: Matilda Snow is a kind lady that has an elemental power magic that could turn herself to any type of element. However, this also changes her mood as well as when she is fire, she gets angry and frustrated, when she's water she would be sad or upset, when she is earth, she is just calm and just an average person would be, when she is cloudy then she is a bit of a sassy and moody girl that is sometimes lightheaded. But she is still kind and shy and also there to help others. She enjoys being with Ruby and Adisen as she enjoys talking with others for the kind of her heart. But sometimes hangs out with Julian as she be surprised at time when he tries to talk with her, but he just ran off which Matilda gets confused at times when he does that and wonder if he was scared of her or something. During her performance's Matilda creates such amazing magic with her elemental powers such as make air to rise with fire and water, grow flowers from her hands and around her. Sometimes she would control her powers to make the ultimate performance as it gives a signature background of such an amazing stunt of magic.

[ashfrank]

&. BASICS

Full Name: Asher Monroe Franklin

Faceclaim: Melissa Roxburgh

Gender & Pronouns: Cis female & She/Her

Age & Birthday: 32; October 24, 1991 (Scorpio)

Orientation & Status: Demisexual & Single

Occupation: 96.8 Music Peak - Music Director 

Neighborhood: Claret Park (Lives with her sister Sage)

Personality: determined, brave, loyal, honest, ambitious; secretive, resentful, stubborn, temperamental, moody.

&. BACKGROUND

TW: mention of death/loss

Asher was born and raised in Providence Peak. Pretty much raised by her oldest sister Sage considering their father checked-out when it came to Asher.

Being motherless and being the cause of that, left Asher with a chip on her shoulder. She felt unwanted and that anything she would touch would wither away. Led to a very rebellious and broody personality.

In layman's term, Asher is a textbook definition of an asshole. It has only been amplified and a mastered skill as she aged. She has a strong tendency of being short, blunt, rude, and a dick depending on the given situation. A poor coping mechanism, but better to cut to the truth than make it pretty.

The only saving grace beside her handful of friends and her sister was music. Asher had gravitated to music from a very young age and had a particular draw to the drums. Connecting with music was therapy for a brokenhearted girl who could not grapple and process her emotions.

Her drumming skills landed her with this indie-pop band called Midnight Circuit at the end of her high school career. One thing led to another and they had signed with a label record the summer after graduation.

It was a surreal moment to be performing on stage as Asher thought she'd never be able to get out of Providence Peak. For the next six years Asher was touring around the country, opening for big bands internationally, while living in and out of studios producing new albums.

Just as much as that was a surreal moment for Asher to perform with her friend in Midnight Circuits, that all came to a halt when she received a horrific phone call about her niece Ruby. Her sister, Sage, world had flipped on its head.

Stepping away from the band, Asher returned to Providence Peak to remain and take care of her sister while she grieved the death of her daughter.

It was a bittersweet time, but Asher made the most of it. Taking a job at the radio station, supporting Sage wherever she could, the bond they had when Asher was a child, reignited once more. It's been seven years since Asher returned to town and for better or worst, she is better for it.

Since then, she's been taking care of her new love in her niece Maggie, hanging out with her friends and bestie Yasemin (@yasdogan), and still annoying the crap out of her ride o r die and sister Sage (@sagefranklin).

Full biography can be found here.

&. HEADCANONS

Volunteers at Barks and Recreation twice a month. If it were up to her, she'd probably have several dogs right now. Instead, she has a mixed breed named Otto she adopted a year after returning back to Providence Peak.

Has thirteen tattoos scattered throughout her body. Each one of them have their own personal meaning. Her favorites are the sage leaves on her left forearm for Sage, a clam shell with a pearl for Maggie on her left ankle, and a ruby jewel in memoriam of Ruby on her right ankle.

Owns an extensive vinyl album library. Has over 4,000 vinyls. Collected through friends, record stores, yard sales, etc. Color coordinated, not alphabetized.

Still plays the drums and has helped with the album productions of Midnight Circuit since stepping away from the band as drummer. Definitely misses being on the stage, but loves that she still gets to be a part of the band in some capacity. Vibes similar to Wet Leg, St. Vincent, HAIM, and St. Lucia.

Enjoys a good work out. Tries to run a marathon at least once a year. Otherwise, likes a good cycling, boxing, or yoga class. Active as least four days a week.

[blissfvls]

havana rose liu + she/they + demiwoman  –  have you seen ruby chu around los angeles? the twenty-five year old is usually jamming to star by mitski. word around the city is that they’re passionate, yet, they can also be over-analytical, but you didn’t hear that from me. they’re currently an actress and are typically seen walking the streets of los angeles with her favorite fjallraven backpack. when i think of them, i think of lingering smell of coffee, random notes that make no sense in her notes app, the sound of fall leaves crunching against your boots. let’s hope the city treats them good!

⋆˚✿ WANTED CONNECTIONS ⋆˚✿ TAKEN CONNECTIONS (TBD) ⋆˚✿ CAREER CLAIMS

STATS.

⋆˚ FULL NAME: rubi ya chu

⋆˚ NICKNAME: ru, n/a

⋆˚ GENDER: demiwoman

⋆˚ PRONOUNS: she/they

⋆˚ FACECLAIM: havana rose liu

⋆˚ CAREER CLAIMS: emma watson, mia goth

⋆˚ SEXUALITY: bisexual, femme leaning

⋆˚ AESTHETICS: singing in the shower, smelling of lavender, leaving lipstick stains on official documents, fairytales, jazz music, garden sculptures, moss, white furniture ordained with colorful flowers and bows

⋆˚ AGE: twenty-five

⋆˚ DATE OF BIRTH: january 23rd, 1998

⋆˚ ZODIAC SIGN: aquarius

FULL STATS PAGE (TBD). FILMOGRAPHY PAGE.

BACKGROUND/CAREER.

ruby chu was born in the sunny city of hollywood.. wait.. or was it manhattan? ruby's family had two homes and were flying back and forth so often, ruby didn't even know which one to call her home, but now she calls la their home.

her parents were clearly quite busy if they had two homes. ruby's father was an actor, specifically on broadway and in various award-winning musicals all throughout ruby's childhood. their mother, on the other hand, got pretty bored herself of just sitting at home while dad made all the dough and decided to get into acting too-- soap opera acting, to be specific.

being raised by two parents who's jobs are to be overdramatic would make you think they've raised an overdramatic daughter--- and you're right. except ruby was overdramatic for very different reasons. she was sensitive and moody, mostly because she had missed her parents whenever they were away filming or performing late nights, and she was left with her auntie jenny.

throughout her young years, auntie jenny taught her so many important things that her materialistic parents would've never taught her, such as gratefulness, how to sew, how to cook, bake, etc.. her parents were the ones who taught her everything she needed to know about her future career in acting.

enrolling her in acting classes at such a young age must've paid off because her first big role was just as the age of nine, where she was cast as hermione granger in harry potter. little did her family know how much of that movie would pay her enough to never work again. of course, the rumor still flies around constantly that her parents bribed the director to cast her as hermione with a bit of a monetary gift.

but, she decided to keep going. after the final harry potter movie was released, she wanted to focus a bit more on her musical talents, and even starred in a few broadway productions such as hamilton (eliza). eventually, she was invited back into the acting space and decided to star in a few more hits, mostly movies. find her filmography here. her most recent projects were horror films "x" and "pearl", and some would even say she's become the new face of horror that gen z'ers absolutely adore.

PERSONALITY.

ruby's aunt definitely brought out the soft side of her. the sensitive, moody, melodramatic ruby that many people didn't have the pleasure of seeing. on the outside, she has done everything in her power to be perceived as well put together with nothing but selflessness and graciousness. but as soon as those doors are closed, she is usually an anxious mess. maybe the act hasn't convinced some people, but it's enough for people not not poke around too much.

ruby has always been confident in her sexuality. her family was supportive (well-- more so passive and supportive of whatever was going to make her look good), but her aunt was especially proud of her and wanted her to express herself in whatever way she wanted.

ruby is especially a good friend, would vouch for any of the people she cared about. she's a bit distant in relationships which is why they never last super long for her.

HEADCANONS.

although she's become the new face of gen-z horror, ruby actually was terrified of watching horror movies growing up. she only got into them right before auditioning for her first horror film.

has 3 cats named pekoe, anchovy and audie (all names from animal crossing).

grew up watching and reading many periodical/victorian pieces which led her to starring in so many periodical projects as well.

was homeschooled from kindergarten until senior year. decided not to go to college although she has a deep desire to.

more to come.. TBD

[uselessidiotsquad]

asks from the jumbo ask game for you (and tyt no worries!): 💧🌠💜🌸 for riag, if you'd like! :) @kerra-and-company

Ty for the ask! It's appreciated :D Riag hours!

💧 What is the earliest memory your OC can recall? Do they know what their first words were or remember where they took their first steps? Do they have any mementos of their childhood they’ve kept such as a stuffed toy or tiny baby clothes?

Like with many canon Sylvari Commander's his first actual memories were pre-awakening, in that sequence with Caithe and fighting the Shadow of the Dragon. Grumps has been fighting things since before he was even 'born' if you will. He didn't keep any of the things he had during sapling era, mainly because he's hard on equipment and weapons! None of them are Riag-proof just Riag resistant.

He was such a pain in the ass as a sapling though, straight out of the pod and already on a mission. It wasn't seen as important, Caithe saw it as something special but to everyone else it was mainly one willful, moody, and combative sapling who would not listen to mentors or lessons. Like yes, they knew of Zhaitan, but it's hard to take a wobbly legged ball of righteous indignation seriously when he's on a one man self imposed mission.

🌠 Who was your OC’s first friend? Do they remember them or are they still friends now? Talk about some of the people your OC has lost contact with over the years. Do they have any regrets about losing these people and would they revisit them if they could?

That would be the Short Red Ruby herself! Riag had just gotten in major trouble with mentors (he uh may or may not have attacked another sapling who was being arrogant and shoved his freshly conjured Blood Fiend directly onto their head) and was off sulking. He had actually been considering giving up necromancy, since he wasn't naturally gifted in it (unlike the sapling who had the Blood Fiend stuck on their head, that's why he got into a fight about it). Ruby stumbled across him while tracking spiders and trying to befriend them.

He promptly told her to go bugger off when she asked what was wrong. But Ruby is very nearly as stubborn as him, and kept pestering. Finally getting the short version of it from him she encouraged him to keep trying necromancy even if it wasn't easy or natural. Unlike the mentors who would encourage, but show very clearly in tone that they didn't think it was going to work - Ruby thinks anything is possible. He could tell she wasn't just BSing him and actually thought he could do it. Ruby gave off ecclectic sibling who will cover for you if you need it vibes. They friends after that.

They still are friends to this day! He would 100% not be here without her (both for moral support and physically helping take care of him during his recovery). Riag is well aware of this too.

💜 Music or Silence? Swords or Spells? Cities or Nature?

Silence, for the most part. Ambient chatter in the background is his favorite.

Swords! Or daggers, specifically. His magic was more like the equivalent of poison, something to make the physical tools work better and less on their own (besides his minions).

Oh close - he loves and dislikes both. Probably cities? So long as he can find a corner with less people but still not totally isolated.

🌸 What does your OC’s voice sound like? Their laugh? Are they good at singing? Do they have an accent?

Riag has a very specific voice in my head at least, I've yet to be able to find a perfect match but I've found some that are close enough that if you sort of imagined aspects of each of them get pretty close. The main qualities I can think of is that his words tend to have a heavier sound to them at the end, so instead of like an upward lilt its a downward ending sound. If that makes sense.

There's also often a little bit of hoarseness to it just because he's pretty much tired all the time and it sounds like he's gotten maybe 2 hours of sleep (because he has). Lastly he has a funny habit of saying everything like a fact, even his questions. It's not because he doesn't get the need for tonal change it's just his disposition is very 'as is'.

I think in comparison to the canon Sylvari voice, he's got a lighter tone that's more bright in places. There's less tension on some of his vowel placements - it feels a bit more open.

He has two main laughs, one is sort of a huff or two that subsides. Usually for something funny or situational amusing. The other is a sharp, unexpected bark of a laugh that trails off into quieter snickering.

He is not good at singing and is very much tone deaf, he jokes that the only place he would be allowed to sing is Orr because everyone there is already dead.

If he has an accent, man I couldn't tell you where it's from or what it sounds like. It's all just Riag to me.

Here are the two voices that if you sort of put pieces of them together make a pretty good approximation of what he sounds like!

Son Lux - War

Rufus Wainwright - Shadows

[musicarenagh]

EP Review: "Heavy Good" by Ruby Gaines Ruby Gaines, the Glasgow-based artist, has finally dropped her debut EP, "Heavy Good," and it's been well worth the wait. This four-track gem, produced by Chris McCrory and mastered by Philip Shaw Bova, is a journey into the world of eccentric and vintage music. The EP kicks off with "Woo," a track that oozes sensuality. Ruby's flirtatious and sultry vocals take center stage, drawing you in with their alluring quality. The moody instrumentals provide the perfect backdrop for Ruby's expressive performance, setting the mood for what's to come. Next up is "How It Looks," where Ruby shows off her versatility as an artist. Her smooth and tender vocals steal the spotlight, delivering catchy and hooky lyrics against a jangly musical backdrop. It's a track that's both easy on the ears and easy to get lost in. "Holier Than Cows" takes a deeper turn as Ruby delves into the theme of religious oppression. Choir-like vocals echo in the background as Ruby's voice, with its lower register crooning, creates a haunting ethereal atmosphere. It's a thought-provoking piece that leaves a lasting impression. Closing out the EP is "Heavy," possibly the standout track of "Heavy Good." It offers an intimate and vulnerable glimpse into Ruby's inner world, where doubt and anxiety lurk. Ruby's voice takes on a vintage quality here, vibrating with power before diving into the lower registers. The song's journey from vulnerability to a groovy, cathartic release is both intriguing and emotionally resonant. Overall, "Heavy Good" is a refreshing and eclectic EP that showcases Ruby Gaines' undeniable talent and unique style. If you're in the mood for music that's both sensual and thought-provoking, this EP deserves a spot on your playlist. Ruby Gaines has made a promising debut, and we can't wait to see what she does next. Listen to Heavy Good below https://open.spotify.com/album/1SfH3M0QHpVDQh9wXIhScH Follow Ruby Gaines on Facebook Twitter Spotify Instagram Tiktok

[themovieblogonline]

The Collective Review: A Muddled Blend of Action and Clichés

From the surface, The Collective, directed by Tom DeNucci, appears to offer a promising blend of action and intrigue as it follows a young recruit's journey into the world of assassins and human trafficking. With a cast featuring Ruby Rose, Don Johnson, Lucas Till, Paul Ben-Victor, and Mercedes Varnado, the film boasts some star power. However, as the plot unfolds, it becomes evident that the film struggles to rise above its generic premise and clichéd execution, ultimately leaving audiences underwhelmed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UbiOLp-FsA The movie revolves around Daisy (Ruby Rose), a mysterious and taciturn young woman, who unexpectedly finds herself recruited into a covert agency of assassins. The agency, known as The Collective, is tasked with eliminating dangerous criminals and human traffickers. Despite her inexperience, Daisy is thrust into her first assignment, but things take an unexpected turn, forcing her to go rogue and track down a particularly menacing group of human traffickers. The Bad: One of the film's major flaws lies in its inability to present a fresh and original narrative. The concept of a young recruit going rogue and challenging an established system is hardly new in the action genre. The plotline proceeds predictably, with scenes that feel like they've been borrowed from numerous similar movies. Even the twist, which the filmmakers hope will elevate the story, is telegraphed early on and lacks the desired impact. Ruby Rose as Daisy delivers a competent performance, portraying the character's cold and detached nature effectively. However, the script fails to provide her with enough depth, leaving Daisy feeling like a one-dimensional action hero rather than a fleshed-out character. Don Johnson's portrayal of Liam brings some gravitas to the film, but his character's arc is disappointingly underdeveloped. Lucas Till's portrayal of Sam is spirited but often comes across as cartoonish, undercutting any serious tension the movie tries to build. A significant flaw in the film lies in its pacing and editing, which feel disjointed at times. Transitions between scenes can be jarring, hindering the audience's ability to fully immerse themselves in the story. Some crucial moments are hurried through, while others linger on less essential details, disrupting the film's flow and rhythm. Another aspect that fails to live up to its potential is the portrayal of the human trafficking subject matter. The film touches on this disturbing issue, but it does so with superficiality, reducing a grave global problem to a mere backdrop for the action sequences. The lack of sensitivity and depth in handling such a delicate topic is a missed opportunity for the film to provide a thought-provoking commentary on the matter. Mercedes Varnado, better known as WWE Superstar Sasha Banks, plays the enigmatic Nikita, one of The Collective's top assassins. Unfortunately, Nikita's character remains largely in the background, only serving to advance the plot when needed. Her character, like many others in the film, lacks the necessary exploration and development, leaving audiences feeling disconnected from her role. The Good: The action sequences in The Collective are the film's saving grace, providing some adrenaline-pumping moments. Choreographed fight scenes and high-octane shootouts showcase the characters' lethal skills and keep the film from falling into complete mediocrity. However, these well-executed action scenes are not enough to compensate for the overall lackluster narrative and character development. In terms of production design and cinematography, The Collective is competent but fails to stand out from other films in the genre. The dark and moody aesthetic suits the tone of the film, but the lack of visual flair prevents it from leaving a lasting impression. Overall: The Collective attempts to deliver an action-packed narrative with a dash of mystery and intrigue. While the action sequences are well-executed and Ruby Rose's performance is commendable, the film's lack of originality, shallow character development, and underutilization of its cast lead to an overall underwhelming experience. The potential for a gripping and thought-provoking tale of assassins and human trafficking remains untapped. Instead, the movie falls into the well-trodden territory of clichés, leaving audiences longing for something more innovative and captivating. Read the full article

[druidx]

Happy STS!

What would be your OCs lockscreen/background if they lived in our world? @catharticallysarcastic

Hi @catharticallysarcastic!

Hilariously, the name picker chose Aderyn Griffiths who is already a resident in our world. But! As I'm picking up The Ruby Falls again, this is handy 😁

She has three phones. While all of them of them are technically company phones, only one is her primary "customer facing" phone so she's limited on what's "acceptable" for this one. The others she had pretty much free reign.

Primary phone - The lockscreen is the company logo - a minimalistic stylized grey fox on a plain black background. It has the date and time, but no notifications show. The background is a plain grey, with "GFS" in small block caps in a corner

Backup work phone - The lockscreen is black with "all you need is a slip of metal and a screwdriver, and the world's your oyster" written in lime green. The background is a black&white picture of a man in a balaclava holding a necklace and grinning.

Second backup/ personal phone - The lockscreen is a stylistic portrait of a Ferrari 250 GTO race car, sat on a track with a sunset and moody lighting. The background is the prancing horse from Ferrari's logo in silver. Behind it is the stripes of the italian flag, and on a textured black background.

Thanks for the question <3

[awae-library]

Strangely Are Our Souls Constructed by Fandom_freakout, vocallywritten

In a desperate attempt to get Charlie Sloane to leave her alone, Anne posts a notice of her own.

Or,

Anne and Gilbert abuse the Take Notice board, much to the amusement, and frustration of the people around them.

relationships: Anne Shirley-Cuthbert/Gilbert Blythe (main), Diana Barry/Jerry Baynard (background), Ruby Gillis/Moody Spurgeon (background), Anne Shirley-Cuthbert & Jerry Baynard 

characters: Anne Shirley-Cuthbert, Gilbert Blythe, Diana Barry, Jerry Baynard, Charlie Sloane, Ruby Gillis, Moody Spurgeon, Josie Pye, Muriel Stacy, Sebastian Lacroix, Marilla Cuthbert, Cole MacKenzie, Josephine Barry (mentioned)

Of the many fics inspired by season 3′s “take notice” drama, I think this one might be my favorite! It’s light and funny and definitely made me laugh more than once. Definitely recommend reading something like this after some of this season’s more *ahem* depressing episodes.   

[heiyodream]

"I'm not going back to Redmond after the winter break," said Moody. "I spoke to your mother and father. They agreed that, if, if, possible, we could move the wedding date forward."

"What?" Ruby gasped, struggling to get up from her lying position in the hammock. The whitework she was embroidering fell to the ground. "Why don't you come back? Moody, you only have a little more to finish!"

Moody looked at her, hesitated, and took her thin, pale hand. Her engagement sapphire ring looked terribly loose and striking. He wanted nothing less than a diamond for her and had saved up years for it, but when the time came, she said she had always longed for sapphires. Everyone says we Gillis girls love fancy things, but they often mistake us for lavish jewelry too, but it's the Bells!

"Ruby, if we get married next summer—" Moody couldn't finish the rest of the sentence. He felt like crying now. He had done more than enough in his boarding house room; Gilbert was the one who diligently reminded him to change his wet pillow sheets at night. It almost felt wrong to grieve for something that hadn't happened, to mourn the girl who wasn't his wife yet, but Moody's tears had a will and a mind of their own, so be it.

But Ruby pulled her hand away from his like it was on fire and looked at him as if he betrayed her. Her voice sharpened. "You won't do it."

(Ruby’s trousseau had twenty kerchiefs, and half of them had M.S. monograms. They didn't know if she would live long enough to use them now.)

[mporium]

ruby and moody in ep8

[permafusion-stevonnie]

 Posting not just the card, but the artwork clear of the frame, because I’m damn proud of how it turned out.

And, turns out, my list of cards to draw just got a little longer. When I got a list of cards online, it was an incomplete list. Now, having looked at a better website I have a whole bunch more to draw. I’m also looking up the meanings behind the actual cards, to help choosing characters to make things easier for us all. And for the number cards I think it’ll be less about having the objects in the scene, just something that reprisents its meaning, I’ll add the object to the background. So we don’t have to find a scene with, say six swords in it

Cards left to draw are:

The Tower - Luna Sea Spire The Star - Steven Universe The Moon - Opal The Sun - Sunstone Judgement -  Blue Yellow and White's hands as they blast the earth.   The World - A mural of Steven and the diamonds. Ace of Swords - Pearl 2 of swords - Pearl and Connie 3 of swords - Steven and Connie fighting three holo-pearls 4 of swords - Upright: rest, restoration, contemplation, Reversed: restlessness, burnout, stress.          5 of swords - Ruby Soldiers 6 of swords - Upright: transition, leaving behind, moving on, Reversed: emotional baggage, unresolved issues, resisting transition. - Steven in the car leaving Beach City.       7 of swords - Upright: deception, trickery, tactics and strategy, Reversed: coming clean, rethinking approach, - Marty 8 of swords - Upright: imprisonment, entrapment, self-victimization, Reversed: self acceptance, new perspective, freedom - Pink Diamond locked in her tower. 9 of swords - Upright: anxiety, hopelessness, trauma, Reversed: hope, reaching out, optimism. - Pearl in her first form from SU season one mirroring her most current form. 10 of swords - Upright: failure, collapse, defeat, Reversed: can't get worse, only upwards, inevitable end. - Buff Pink Steven just before he turns into monster Steven Page of swords - Upright: curiosity, restlessness, mental energy, Reversed: deception, manipulation, all talk       Knight of swords - Upright: action, impulsiveness, defending beliefs, Reversed: no direction, disregard for consequences, unpredictability Queen of Swords - Upright: complexity, perceptiveness, clear mindedness, Reversed: cold hearted, cruel, bitterness - Yellow Diamond King of swords - Upright: head over heart, discipline, truth, Reversed: manipulative, cruel, weakness.

Ace of cups - Lapis 2 of cups  - Nice and Mean Lapis 3 of cups - Garnet, Pearl and Bismuth when first reunited 4 of cups  -  Upright: apathy, contemplation, disconnectedness, Reversed: sudden awareness, choosing happiness, acceptance       5 of cups - Upright: loss, grief, self-pity, Reversed: acceptance, moving on, finding peace. - Crying Blue diamond. 6 of cups - Upright: familiarity, happy memories, healing, Reversed: moving forward, leaving home, independence   7 of cups  -  Upright: searching for purpose, choices, daydreaming, Reversed: lack of purpose, diversion, confusion - Lars (non Pink) 8 of cups  - Upright: walking away, disillusionment, leaving behind, Reversed: avoidance, fear of change, fear of loss       9 of cups - Upright: satisfaction, emotional stability, luxury, Reversed: lack of inner joy, smugness, dissatisfaction       10 of cups - Upright: inner happiness, fulfillment, dreams coming true, Reversed: shattered dreams, broken family, domestic disharmony  - Captain Lars Page of cups -  Upright: happy surprise, dreamer, sensitivity, Reversed: emotional immaturity, insecurity, disappointment. Knight of cups -  Upright: following the heart, idealist, romantic, Reversed: moodiness, disappointment. - Young Greg Universe   Queen of cups -  Upright: compassion, calm, comfort, Reversed: martyrdom, insecurity, dependence         King of cups - Upright: compassion, control, balance, Reversed: coldness, moodiness, bad advice  

Ace of Wands - Aquamarine 2  of Wands - Upright: planning, making decisions, leaving home, Reversed: fear of change, playing safe, bad planning   3  of Wands - Upright: looking ahead, expansion, rapid growth, Reversed: obstacles, delays, frustration - Sadie Miller 4  of Wands - Upright: community, home, celebration, Reversed: lack of support, transience, home conflicts - The Diamond party Steven held on Homeworld  5  of Wands   - Malachite 6 of Wands - Upright: victory, success, public reward, Reversed: excess pride, lack of recognition, punishment       7 of Wands - Upright: perseverance, defensive, maintaining control, Reversed: give up, destroyed confidence, overwhelmed  - Bill Dewey 8 of Wands - Upright: rapid action, movement, quick decisions, Reversed: panic, waiting, slowdown 9 of Wands -  Upright: resilience, grit, last stand, Reversed: exhaustion, fatigue, questioning motivations       10 of Wands - Upright: accomplishment, responsibility, burden, Reversed: inability to delegate, overstressed, burnt out       Page of Wands - Upright: exploration, excitement, freedom, Reversed: lack of direction, procrastination, creating conflict Knight of Wands - Upright: action, adventure, fearlessness, Reversed: anger, impulsiveness, recklessness - Onion       Queen of Wands - Upright: courage, determination, joy, Reversed: selfishness, jealousy, insecurities       King of Wands - Upright: big picture, leader, overcoming challenges, Reversed: impulsive, overbearing, unachievable expectations      

Ace of Pentacles -  Rose Quartz holding baby Steven with Pink diamond looking over them from behind them   2 of Pentacles - Upright: balancing decisions, priorities, adapting to change, Reversed: loss of balance, disorganized, overwhelmed   3 of Pentacles - Upright: teamwork, collaboration, building, Reversed: lack of teamwork, disorganized, group conflict       4 of Pentacles - Upright: conservation, frugality, security, Reversed: greediness, stinginess, possessiveness       5 of Pentacles - Bismuth at their anvil, making a sword. A barrel with four other swords next to her. 6 of Pentacles -  Upright: charity, generosity, sharing, Reversed: strings attached, stinginess, power and domination 7 of Pentacles - Upright: hard work, perseverance, diligence, Reversed: work without results, distractions, lack of rewards       8 of Pentacles - Upright: apprenticeship, passion, high standards, Reversed: lack of passion, uninspired, no motivation       9 of Pentacles -  Upright: fruits of labor, rewards, luxury, Reversed: reckless spending, living beyond means, false success. - Steven, Greg and Pearl in tuxedos.         10 of Pentacles -  Upright: legacy, culmination, inheritance, Reversed: fleeting success, lack of stability, lack of resources   Page of Pentacles - Upright: ambition, desire, diligence, Reversed: lack of commitment, greediness, laziness - Sour Cream Knight of Pentacles -  Upright: efficiency, hard work, responsibility, Reversed: laziness, obsessiveness, work without reward    Queen of Pentacles - Upright: practicality, creature comforts, financial security, Reversed: self-centeredness, jealousy, smothering - Vidalia King of Pentacles - Upright: abundance, prosperity, security, Reversed: greed, indulgence, sensuality. - Yellowtail

[catzula]

Hi, can I get some scenarios or headcanons of whichever MHA characters you want taking care of their s/o who’s delirious with a fever? Thank you

As long as we’re together

A/N (a special one for the anon heh): thank you so much for the request! I hope it isn’t a problem that I wrote only one since I write long fics, but this was really cute, and I hope you like it!

Genre: mild angst with a good ending, fluff

Word count: 3k :)

Synopsis: you never thought a small cough could turn into something this big, a day Bakugou calls the scariest worst day of his life.

pairing: Bakugou x fem!reader

It started with a cough.

You didn't think of it as much, guessing taking a pill and herbal tea would suffice, and it would be gone the next morning. Katsuki was away for the weekend, apparently, Kirishima was having a hard time, and Katsuli wasn't the type to just let his friends down.

The house was so quiet and so lonely without him, his caramel scent fading with every moment he wasn't there. You thought it was his absence that caused your laziness and moodiness. So you just kept repeating to yourself that it wasn't anything serious and will disappear the next morning,

It didn't, in fact, go away. Instead, you even had a killer headache along with the now slightly worsened cough.

You weren't the kind to get sick often, and even when you did, it didn't last more than a few days. Always just a few coughs and sometimes a bit of haziness, and it would be gone. So when you were talking on the phone, your boyfriend asked you if anything was wrong, you said no. Why did you need to bother him? It would soon be gone, and you knew very well the second you told him you didn't feel good, he would jump on the very first plane or car or anything, walk if he needed to, and be by your side.

Not that you didn't want him next to you, but he was there because someone else needed him, and he would be home soon enough, anyway.

So instead of telling him the slight cough and the headache, you just sighed. "I just missed you, babe."

"Of course, you did." He answered, and you could hear the grin in his voice. "I'm flying back tomorrow. I'll be home for dinner." He added, and you knew he had missed you just as much. "How is..." You started to ask, suddenly forgetting what you were even saying. There was an odd feeling in your brain that stopped you from thinking, your head felt lighter than usual, and your eyelids were closing on their own.

"Shitty hair is fine." He answered, not noticing your shift in mood. "Don't worry about him, dumbass. You eatin' good? I sure hope you're not eating those shitty fucking things again." By those shitty fucking things, he meant anything that didn't have enough spice and protein in it, but you didn't call him out for it. Instead, you stood silent, the kind of thing that caused Bakugou to furrow his brow on the other side of the line. Even though he was serious about you eating healthy, he expected you to laugh or tease him about it.

"Hey, dumbass. You still there?"

You wanted to say something, you really did, but the sudden dizziness that hit you prevented you from focusing on anything but not throwing up.

"Y/N?" You heard Katsuki's now worried voice. "Answer me this fucking second, or I'm coming there right now." He growled when he thought he heard a slight whimper.

"B-baby- I'm right here!" You finally managed to answer. "I was just- looking for the charger so I couldn't answer." You lied, still feeling dizzy, but at least you could talk with him now.

"Y/N, if you're fucking lying to me, I'm jumping on the first plane and coming right there." He told you, but you could hear his worry toning down. "No, no. You're coming home tomorrow anyway." You told him, smiling softly to yourself. "Just, come back to me as soon as you can, baby."

"Don't fucking tell that to me." He answered with a softer voice. "You know there's no need. Oh, shit, I gotta go now." He told you quickly, a shuffling coming from the other side of the line. "Take care, 'kay? And if anything happens, you're calling me."

"Y-yeah." You said weakly, the feeling of tiredness coming back. "You too, baby."

You knew you shouldn't feel sad when he closed the phone, but you did. Sighing to yourself, you thought it would be better if you just slept. You suddenly noticed you hadn't eaten anything the whole day, you had skipped both breakfast and lunch, but you were so tired that you thought it would be okay if you just ate when you woke up.

The room was awfully silent, and you didn't even have the strength to stand up and go to your bed. It would be okay if you slept on the couch, right?

With the thought of your lover coming back to you tomorrow, you smiled to yourself and finally gave in to the heaviness on your body and closed your eyes, thinking about how Katsuki would smile if you cooked his favorite food for him when he came back.

***

Bakugou called you the next morning but pouted when you didn't pick it up. He was an early riser anyway, so he thought you just slept in.

He knew you always woke up with him just for his sake but was also aware you could sleep the whole day if he let you. Still, he had an uneasy feeling in his chest, he knew you would wake up early just to talk to him. You sounded tired when you last talked, though, so he didn't call you one more time.

He called you again as he was eating lunch with Kirishima, you probably should have woken up and at least called him back by then. Maybe you just didn't see the missed call he had left.

The phone rang and rang, but you still weren't picking up. He called you again, and again after that, too, his brows furrowing and leaving a small crease of worry on his forehead.

"You good, Bakubro?" He heard Kirishima call to him, realizing he had been looking at his phone screen for the past few minutes. Bakugou clicked his tongue. "Yeah, let's just eat already." He answered grumpily and saw the cheeky smile on his best friend's face.

"Can't even be apart from Y/N a few days?" Kirishima teased and Bakugou clicked his tongue again. "Shut up, shitty hair. It's because of you I'm here."

You must be working, Bakugou thought. Or maybe you were tidying your place up since he knew how messy you could get when he wasn't around. That must be it, he thought. You knew how much he disliked untidiness and must be cleaning to surprise him.

He called and called after that, the uneasy feeling in his chest with every missed call, but he always found an excuse. He called you before his shower, after the shower, as he packed his luggage, after finishing, as he left the place, at the airport, before he got on the plane, but you just didn't pick your phone up.

He felt the strong taste of blood in his mouth, not even aware he was biting his lip. He was so uneasy throughout the flight, still feeling a bit at ease to be finally reunited with you, he could almost feel your sweet scent when he closed his eyes.

Maybe you were mad at him for leaving you the past two days, or he closed the phone too early the day before. You could also be teasing him for when he came back, right? Still, that wasn’t the kind of thing you would do.

He kept calling when he landed, the phone never spending a second without calling you. When he finally came in front of your door, he thought you would run to open the door for him when you heard the sound of the keys. He opened the door with a scowl on his face, ready to scold you when you jumped to his arms.

Or maybe he could hug and kiss you before he did so. Yeah, that would be better, he thought, he could give you a long kiss before he scolded you. "Oi, shitty-" he called out, but instead of seeing your bright smile and beautiful face, he was greeted with absolute silence. "Woman..." His voice trailed off.

The lights were still on, the TV playing in the background, but you were nowhere to be seen. "Babe?" He called out, every scenario playing in his mind, his usually collected movements turning into panicked ones.

"Y/N?!" He shouted again, throwing his luggage to somewhere he wasn't even sure where. He rushed into the living room, the untidy room making him grimace, which meant that you hadn't been cleaning up when he called.

"Y/N!" He shouted one more time, this time, his ruby gaze had finally landed on the small figure on the couch. You looked so small, squeezed between the big pillows of the couch, hugging your body tightly. He could feel his chest tightening at the sight, but the pained look on your face was what caused his breath to hitch in his lungs.

He ran towards you, noticed how your cheeks were bright red, your face glowing with a sheer layer of sweat. Despite the sweat and your red cheeks, you were trembling like a leaf as you hugged yourself for warmth. You were whimpering and mumbling to yourself, and even though he couldn't understand what you were saying, your face that twisted with pain and agony told him he didn't want to know.

His hand touched your forehead, but he pulled it back almost instantly. You were burning.

Bakugou suddenly forgot everything he knew, his thoughts blank, mind full of panic. "Shit!" He mumbled to himself, picking you up from the couch and rushing to the shower. Even your clothes were wet with sweat, though you still nuzzled your face to his neck, hugging him to find warmth.

"I'm so cold." He heard you mumble, a shiver running down your body. "I'm so cold." You repeated, your voice causing his heart to beat faster than it already was. "I know, baby." He told you as he started to run a lukewarm bath, frantically trying to get you out of your damp clothes.

Still, it was a good sign that you were at least somewhat conscious. Bakugou bit his lip anxiously when he heard you whimper his name. "Shh," he cooed, "I'm right here."

He didn't know why, but he could swear a pained look shadow your face when he told you that. Quickly placing you to the bathtub when it was ready, you clung on him weakly. "No- no, don't go, don't go, please!" He heard you cry out. "I'm right here, baby, I'm not leaving you." It was all he could say as tears slid down your cheeks.

Bakugou finally managed to settle you in the tub, the feeling of you unconscious in his arms like he was carrying a doll sending shivers down his spine. He finally let himself fall on the floor, sitting right next to you, burying his face in his hands. This explained why you acted weird the day before, and he was so mad that you didn't even tell him-

His mind blanked when he heard a soft sob coming your way. "Y/N?" He whispered when your sobs got more frequent and stronger. "What's wrong, baby? Are you hurting- why are you crying?" His hands caressing your burning cheek, pushing the hairs back from your face, Bakugou was in desperate need of an answer.

It took a few seconds for you to finally be able to answer. Your voice was so soft and so broken, he wouldn't have been able to understand if he hadn't listened so closely. "I don't want you to die." A sentence that sent shivers down your lover's spine.

"What? What are you-"

"I-I want- I wish we had more time together!" You sobbed, your shoulders shaking violently, and he had to hold you so that your head wouldn't fall into the water. Your face falling forward and back, you didn't have the strength to support your head. Why did you look so sad? What even was the nightmare you were having? Bakugou wasn't sure he wanted to know.

"Baby I- I'm right here!" Bakugou called out to you hopelessly, well aware you weren't conscious and probably having a fever dream. He had never felt so hopeless, he would do anything to pull you out of this unconsciousness and tell you it was all a nightmare. So in a desperate hope to reach you, he kept repeating it, "I'm here, baby! I'm not dying, I'm right here, next to you. We're at home, we're together, please!"

"I know." You told him. "I'm happy we at least get to spend our last day together."

"No," He repeated, "please." He groaned, chewing his lip, trying to hold the tears that were forming because of seeing you like this.

"We're not- Y/N we're not dying." He repeated a thousand more times, the words causing a soft smile to form on your lips. Bakugou took a deep breath of relief, thinking the dream finally passed but grimaced when your tears kept coming.

"It's okay," you whispered. "I'm not- sad."

"Baby-" He repeated brokenly, feeling the tears form on his eyes. "We're not- you're not dying." He kept on telling, knowing it didn't reach you. He gasped when you pressed your face to his hand that caressed your cheek.

"I love you." You sighed weakly, and he noticed you were losing all consciousness. Your body felt heavier than it was before, Bakugou noticed, realizing you had probably passed out.

Still, the panic caused his heart to beat so hard in his chest that he thought it might break free, as he brought his hand to your neck and felt your heartbeats.

A deep breath of relief came out of Bakugou's lips, and only then did he notice that his cheeks were wet with tears.

***

Bakugou woke up when he heard you groan, not even aware he fell asleep.

He had carried you back to your bed after the bath, changing the cold compress on your forehead every hour. How long was he asleep?! Did your fever get higher again? He sprung to his legs, running to the bathroom to get a new cold compress, but he froze in his place when he heard your soft voice.

"Katsuki?" He heard you call out, eyes widening with relief and happiness, though the feeling immediately vanished when he realized you were probably hallucinating again. a heavy feeling in his chest when he realized you were hallucinating again. His chest tightened at the thought of you being stuck in those nightmares again.

You kept losing consciousness and regaining it throughout the night, and he felt like he was going to go mad if you begged for him not do die one more time.

"When did you come back?" You asked, you couldn't even open your eyes since they felt like they weighed a ton. Your throat was so dry that every word that came out of your mouth hurt. When you managed to open your eyes, trying to see where your boyfriend was, you knew he was here, you could hear his heavy breathing. Ah, shit. You had fallen asleep (?), he was probably mad at you since you hadn't greeted him.

"I'm sorry, I wanted to cook you dinner but I-" You mumbled, but before you could finish your sentence, you felt strong arms wrapping around your body, pulling you into the familiar chest of his. "Wh- what's wrong?" You asked, surprised by the sudden affection. He buried his face to your neck, his spiky hair tickling your face, his arms that were holding you felt like he was never going to let you go.

"I was so worried- I was so fucking worried!" He muttered into your neck, and you noticed how his voice was breaking. The silent sobs, you hadn't missed, or the way his shoulders shook ever so slightly, although he was trying to hide it, you always noticed.

You gave him the time he needed as he tried to get himself back together between your arms. You weren't exactly sure what happened, but you were positive he would be scolding you about it every day for the next few weeks.

"You shitty woman." He muttered as he pulled back, his hand still cupping your cheek and his ruby-red eyes softer than you had ever seen them. "You were fucking burning up when I came home, I had to run a bath and shit and you-" He suddenly stopped speaking, turning his gaze away from you, something very unlike him. Bakugou never missed the chance to either tease or scold you about something, you had never seen him holding back.

"What?" You asked, trying to find his gaze once again, and he grunted, annoyed, but rolled his eyes when you kept pushing. "What happened? What did I do?"

"You were fucking sick, okay?" He blurted out, "Why didn't you tell me, dumbass?" His ruby eyes glinted with worry, and you bit your lip not sure how to answer. "I thought it would get better if I just slept." You mumbled apologetically.

"Yeah, obviously." He growled and clicked his tongue in annoyance. You sighed as you tried to sit up, but the sharp pain in your head caused you to gasp and fall back to the pillow. "Don't you fucking move." He warned, and you smiled weakly.

"I wanted to cook for you, today." You muttered. "I'm sorry I couldn't greet you. I missed you a lot, you know."

A sliver of pain went across his face, and although he clicked his tongue and tried to hide it with an annoyed expression, you caught it still. "What's wrong, baby?" You asked softly, running your hands through his hair, the motion causing him to relax under your touch. It was something he never asked for, but you knew how much he liked it when you played with his hair.

You could feel it by the way he leaned into your touch, how he hid the sigh of relief and happiness whenever your fingers twirled his soft locks around them, how he always lay his head to somewhere your hand could easily reach.

"I- I'ts nothing." Bakugou mumbled, a small smile on his lips as he closed his eyes, snuggling even closer to you.

He could finally relax, knowing that you were here, here with him, out of that nightmare.

"Nothing," he told you. "I'm just happy you're here."

[sharkface-daydreams]

(for the favorites) Pokemon~ your choice of what you know better, the anime or a specific game (like Yellow, or Sun/Moon, ect)

ooh this is fun!! honestly I remember the older ones the best but sword and shield were kind of refreshing in a way. Arceus Legends is turning out to be a breath of fresh air too (something something breath of the wild joke) ANYWAY I only ever watched like the original pokemon anime so I'll toss that in with the games as well haha

blorbo (favorite character, character I think about the most) honestly? cyrus from Diamond and Pearl. dramatic little bitch. moody. astronomically grand goals that seem so far out there i just wanna dig into his brain and see what makes him tick

scrunkly (my “baby”, character that gives me cuteness aggression, character that is So Shaped) WALLY!!! from the original Ruby/Sapphire/emerald games. God i love that kid. What a glow-up!! I was rooting for him to beat me every time! very sad you had to beat him to progress. He is SO SHAPED!!!! his frail little heart is so STRONG and full of willpower and LOVE

scrimblo bimblo (underrated/underappreciated fave) Sidney from the RSE Elite Four!!!! I loved his hair, his style, and also Dark type pokemon. He's also kind of an odd looking dude, not the sort of guy most people would give more than a second thought to, but he's like. also gender goals lmao that's probably why he stuck in my brain like a nettle

glup shitto (obscure fave, character that can appear in the background for 0.2 seconds and I won’t shut up about it for a week) MISTER BRINEY!!!!!!!!!!!! from RSE :D him and Peeko oh my god. even now, like twenty years later I sometimes randomly utter "Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail my darling!" when I start something or go somewhere lmao ah i just. his heart is so full of love for little Peeko and I hope they're still sailing about together :')

poor little meow meow (“problematic”/unpopular/controversial/otherwise pathetic fave) Silver, the rival from Gold/Silver. I got pretty into Yellow which was my first pokemon game ever, but I got Gold the christmas I was 12 and it poured itself into the wrinkles of my brain like concrete and solidified forever. I love this little asshole so much. Why are you such a dickhead? What's your issues? A little kid catches you peeping on their neighbor and you shove them in the dirt? You steal pokemon and use them to intimidate people? Oh I want to put you in a glass jar and shake you and write a case study on you.

horse plinko (character I would torment for fun, for whatever reason) Oh my god. Archie and Max. The Team Aqua and Magma guys. And all the Team Galactic admins. Horse plinko for all of you. What the fuck are you wearing. Look at your life, look at your choices!!

Oddly enough I don't want to plinko Silver, I just want to know what makes him tick. lol Oh. But I almost want to dangle Professor Laventon (Arceus Legends) over the plinko while threatening to send him through unless he changes that fucking hat -_- i'm sorry I just. I can't take him seriously I know he's supposed to kind of be a doofus academic but BLEASE that fucking hat at least wear a matching jacket!!!

eeby deeby (character I would send to superhell) I don't remember... I think it was Black/white?? But that Ghetsis guy. The abusive cult dad. Fuck him. I don't even remember what his shtick was but I'm glad his kid was able to have like. positive character growth.

I really wish I could find my X/Y cartridges, I lost them some years ago and I remember really enjoying that gen :( thank you for asking!! look out, I'm going to go to your askbox next >:D