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thecarnivorousmuffinmeta · 1 year

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Studio Ghibli has adapted a few famous books (Earthsea, Howl's Moving Castle, The Borrowers), but they change bits to enhance the whimsy and carry a specific emotional throughline... and Princess Mononoke and Nausicaä show the studio has a broad tonal range...

So, what if they did an adaptation of the Twilight series as a single film? Like, what scene as written has the biggest Ghibli vibes, what gets cut down to make the film more coherent, and how do they change the aesthetics of the supernatural to be more... Ghibli?

On Ghibli and Adaptations

"change bits"

That's a bold statement.

I haven't read Earthsea, but both Howl's Moving Castle and The Borrowers are extremely loose adaptations of their source material.

Howl's Moving Castle, as an example, completely changes the main character personalities (Sophie and Howl are very toned down/more palatable), drops an entire subplot involving Sophie's sisters, adds in an entire war/a major theme of environmentalism, ages down one of the characters significantly, and basically only shares the castle with the original book.

(I say this loving the film and actually preferring it to the book, but it needs to be said)

Borrowers... has Brorrowers, and that's about as far as that goes as well.

Twilight as Adapted by Ghibli

Depends on which Ghibli director we're going for, obviously, but we'll just stick with Miyazaki as I'm most familiar with his work.

We're looking at a film that has the name Twilight but has characters with the same names and that's about it.

There's a lot more meadow and nature scenes, Edward probably actually lives in the woods, environmentalism becomes a major theme of the film as vampires like Edward bemoan what humans have done to the world and how soon this beautiful landscape will be gone.

The vampires themselves are likely far more inhuman, they have the features of people, but move completely differently and look markedly different from humans. I imagine they act very different as well, more like spirits, which means Edward sure as hell isn't going to high school.

There's a climactic adventurous confrontation as something happens with Bella. She gets kidnapped by the Volturi, ends up trapped in the vampire part of the forest, and very likely conflict between humans and vampires.

The wolves likely play a more neutural third party to all of this and it's clear that no one's really "the bad guy" in this. Instead, all parties have their own reasons for doing things that make them all, in their own way, short sighted in a way only Bella can see as an outsider.

Meyer is probably mildly flummoxed/upset as it's existence as it's cool her work is an anime film but it's very clearly not her story. At all. And it's not her Bella and Edward (we're talking about a woman who felt strongly enough to give us Midnight Sun because the fans were getting Edward wrong).

But a Scene?

They probably keep the meadow but--

That would honestly be it.

I'm not joking, it'd be completely different.

#twilight #twilight meta #twilight headcanon #twilight renaissance #studio ghibli #meta #headcanon #opinion #waywardhiker

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torchiiko · 1 year

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my dad brorrowed my money that he gave me 2 pay me back from when he borrowed my money a year ago so he let me buy spamton drip

#he Says he didnt agree 2 the lanyard but i literally asked him if i could and Told him the total and he said yeah so. wtf man #anyway i cant wait 2 be the sexiest beeast ever #it looks like i can unclip spamton from.the keycnain so i can put him om my collar 👀#torch chatter #spamton #yippee and teehee!!

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foreverrosaliesbitch · 7 years

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Prompt list

please take note NONE OF THESE ARE MINE i’ve only taken a few from random blogs around tumblr so i dont own any of these prompts im juts browwowing them and using them if anyone had a problem with that please message me privatly.

secondly when requestting using the prompts plase include

1. pairing eg. Jasperxoc EmmettxRosaliexchildoc

2. the prompt number eg. C.127 and b.12 (note plese refrain from using any more than 3 prompts per request but feel free to request different ideas as many time as you like)

note there are 3 seprate prompt list A, B and c so when reqeusting add what letter A.6 C.89

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PROMPT LIST A

1. “Well, what can I say? I’m a badass.”

2. “Define normal.”

3. “Do I get bonus points if I act like I care?”

4. “Just remember if we get caught, you’re deaf and I don’t speak English.”

5. “Don’t look for any redeeming qualities. I don’t have any.”

6. “It’s amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.”

7. “I love you. You enormously stubborn pain in the ass.”

8. “Remind me to kill you. Please.”

9. “I’m listening to you. I’m just not paying attention.”

10. “That’s a little melodramatic, don’t you think?”

11. “Were you dropped on your head?”

12. “She’s crazy. And just when you think you’ve reached the bottom of her craziness, there’s a crazy underground garage.”

13. “She may seem like lollipops and rainbows but I bet behind close doors she’s latex and whips.”

14. “Sorry. I don’t speak skank.”

15. “If I survive, can I go home?”

16. “My middle finger salutes you.”

17. “This is a whole new level of moronic, even for you.”

18. “I don’t have enough middle fingers to let you know how I feel.”

19. “Insanity run in my family. It practically gallops.”

20. “Somebody’s cranky.” “Somebody needs to shut up.”

21. “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.”

22. “All due respect, but that’s a bunch of crap.”

23. “I am one of the few people in the world who can murder you and leave no forensic evidence behind.”

24. “What did I tell you about calling her/him the devil?” “That it’s offensive to the devil?”

25. “I heard that!” “You were supposed to!”

26. “I need therapy after this.”

27. “You didn’t get in trouble for lying. You got in trouble for lying badly.”

28. “I turned out liking you a lot more that I originally planned.”

29. “I think you’re weird.” “I think you’re boring.”

30. “You seem somewhat familiar. Have I threatened you before?”

31. “I’m afraid I’ve been thinking…” “A dangerous pastime.”

32. “I’d explain it to you, but you’re brain would explode.”

33. “Wow, there’s a big surprise. I think I’m going to have a heart attack and die from surprise.”

34. “I’m gonna hit you so hard, it’ll make you ancestors dizzy.”

35. “Even when we were kids, I always kicked your ass!”

36. “Sarcasm is the body’s natural reaction to stupidity.”

37. “You’re good. A monster pain in the ass… but you’re good.”

38. “Well, excuse me, psychic wonder!”

39. “Do I regret it? Yes. Would I do it again? Probably.”

40. “I already know that I’m going to hell. At this point it’s really go big or go home.”

41. “What’s the point in screaming? No one’s listening anyway.”

42. “I’m not a damsel in distress. I’m a damsel doing damage.”

43. “So stick that in your juice box and suck it.”

44. “Never take life seriously. No one ever comes out alive anyway.”

45. “This place hold a lot of memories for me. Some bad, some… No. No, no, all bad.”

46. “You’re insane, but you might also be brilliant.”

47. “What you call insanity, I call inspiration.”

48. “Sometimes I question my sanity. Occasionally it replies.”

49. “Why should we date?” “Because we are attracted to each other.” “I am attracted to pie, but I do not feel the need to date pie.”

50. “Why does everyone assume the worst of me.” “It saves time.”

51. “I like you. You’re different.”

52. “Neither one us is drunk enough for this conversation.”

53. “You’re questioning my methods.” “I’m not questioning it, I’m saying it’s stupid.”

54. “I didn’t do it!” “Then why are you laughing?” “Because whoever did it is a freaking genius.”

55. “You couldn’t handle me even if I came with instructions.”

56. “I care so little, I almost passed out.”

57. “Well behaved woman rarely make history.”

58. “You’re so weird.” “You have no idea.”

59. “The universe may not always play fair, but at least it’s got a hell of a sense of humor.”

60. “You haven’t even seen my bad side yet.”

61. “Obviously you have mistaken me for somebody who gives a shit.”

62. “Rule number one: don’t bother sucking up. I already hate you, that’s not going to change.”

63. “Damn, you’re strong for a little thing.”

64. “It’s called thinking. Go with it.”

65. “Where have you been all my life?” “Hiding from you.”

66. “The girl is strange no question.”

67. “Do us a favor… I know it’s difficult for you… but please, stay here, and try no to do anything… stupid.”

68. “I know most people don’t like me; I don’t care, I don’t like most people.”

69. “You are a very strange person.” “Well, thanks for noticing.”

70. “I can tell that you think what you’re saying is funny, but… no.”

71. “I didn’t steal it. I permanently borrowed it.”

72. “If you pull out my earphones, I will pull out your lungs.”

73. “I don’t dislike you, I nothing you.”

74. “Ah, he’s playing hard-to-get. That’s cute.”

75. “I feel like a freakin’ soccer mom.”

76. “My advice is much more subtle. Stop being an ass.”

77. “I’m just gonna pack up and go straight to hell now.”

78. “My ex? Yeah, I’d still hit that. Except this time it would be with a car or baseball bat.”

79. “She’s complicated like the DaVinci code, you know but harder to crack.”

80. “And just like everything else we do around here, it’s about to get weirder.”

81. “And hello to you too… little homewrecker.”

82. “I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off.”

83. “This is fun.” “Seriously, we’re trying to hide a body.”

84. “That’s starting to get annoying”

85. “Hey, hey, calm down. They can’t hurt you anymore.”

PROMPT LIST B

“You can’t just sit there all day.”

“I’m too sober for this.”

“You’re seriously like a man-child.”

“You can’t banish me! This is my bed too!”

“The ladies love a guy who’s good with kids.”

“She’s hiding behind the sofa.”

“I lost our baby.”

“They’re so cute when they’re asleep.”

“Good thing I didn’t ask for your opinion.”

“What’s the matter, sweetie?”

“You’re Satan.”

“I don’t want to hear your excuse. You can’t just give me wet-willies.”

“I’m bulletproof…but please, don’t shoot me.”

“Did you just hiss at me?”

“I swear, I’m not crazy!!!”

“The diamond in your engagement ring is fake.”

“How is my wife more badass than me?”

“Be you. No one else can.”

“I haven’t slept in ages.”

“I locked the keys in the car.”

“Are you sure that’s the decision you want to make?”

“Why can’t you appreciate my sense of humor?”

“The kids, they ambushed me.”

“Sorry isn’t going to help when I kick your ass!!!”

“Stop being so cute.”

“I feel like I can’t breathe.”

“You need to see a doctor.”

PROMPT LIST C

“I was a joke, baby. I swear.”

“Dogs don’t wear clothes!”

“I didn’t think you could get any less romantic…”

“Safety first. What are you? FIVE?”

“This is girl talk, so leave.”

“Where am I going? Crazy. Wanna come?”

“There’s a herd of them!”

“Do you think I’m scared of a woman?”

“I’m late.”

“Just get home as soon as possible, okay?!”

“You smell like a wet dog.”

“I could punch you right now.”

“Are you going to talk to me?”

“Welcome back. Now fucking help me.”

“If you can’t sleep…we could have sex?”

“I don’t want you to stop.”

“How could I ever forget about you?”

“You’re bleeding all over my carpet.”

“Run for it!”

“We need to talk.”

“Not everyone is out to get you. Stop thinking that. It’s annoying.”

“I want a pet.”

“Just smile, I really need to see you smile right now.”

“I’m not wearing a dress.”

“I’m not wearing a tie.”

“Quit beating me up!”

“Please put your penis away.”

“It’s a Texas thing.”

“Don’t argue. Just do it.”

“I hope I’m never stuck with you on a deserted island.”

“Does he know about the baby?”

“Hold still.”

“Enough with the sass!”

“Show me what’s behind your back.”

“Oh honey, I’d never be jealous of you.”

“I’m telling you. I’m haunted.”

“I had a bad dream again.”

“I love you, please don’t go.”

“Stay here tonight.”

“Please don’t walk out of that door.”

“I thought things were going great.”

“Don’t you love me?”

“You make every day worth living.”

“I’ll keep you warm.”

“I’m never letting you go.”

“You meant too much to me.”

“I won’t let you.”

“How could you ask me that?”

“Don’t you trust me?”

“I won’t let anyone hurt you, you’re safe with me.”

“You look amazing tonight.”

“Shouldn’t you be with him/her?”

“I’ve got you.”

“I can’t sleep, can I stay here?”

“It’s late. Shouldn’t you be asleep?”

“How are you feeling today?”

“You look amazing tonight.”

“We’ll figure this out.”

“This isn’t goodbye.”

“What’s cookin’ good lookin’?”

“Wanna go grab a drink?”

“What the hell were you thinking?!”

“Here, let me help you.”

“Kiss me.”

“I care about you.”

“You could have warned me!”

“That was unexpected.”

“You haven’t lost me.”

“Why are you doing this?”

“Don’t cry.”

“Please don’t do this.”

“You make me feel safe.”

“You’ve shown me what love can feel like.”

“Thank you, for everything.”

“All I wanted was for you to be happy.”

“I can’t do this on my own.”

“I wasn’t lying when I said that I loved you.”

“Don’t be afraid.”

“You’re always on my mind.”

“You have no idea how much I want you right now.”

“You’ve always felt like home.”

“I can’t imagine this world without you.”

“You make me feel alive.”

“I wouldn’t change a thing about you.”

“Who cares about what they think?”

“Let’s go.”

“I’m not going anywhere.”

“Tell me what’s wrong.”

“You’ve always got me.”

“I’ve waited for this moment for a long time.”

“Is this okay?”

“You look like you could use a hug.”

“Did you need something?”

“Do you have a ride home?”

“I am home.”

“What happened back there?”

“That’s not gonna happen.”

“Why me?”

“I’m right where I belong.”

“Fine.”

“What do you want me to say?”

“After everything we’ve been through, you still don’t think that I love you?”

“You’ve been drinking tonight, haven’t you?”

“You need sleep.”

“Excuse me?”

“What are you doing?”

“What did you expect?”

“You’re not alone.”

“We’re meant for each other.”

“You’re worth it.”

“I don’t care what anyone else thinks.”

“I’ve always been honest with you.”

“It’s cold, you should take my jacket.”

“Just breathe, okay?”

“When I’m with you, I’m happy.”

“Going somewhere?”

“Don’t lie to me.”

“Don’t be scared, I’m right here.”

“You’re so adorable.”

“I’m better, now that you’re here.”

“I could never forget you.”

“Forget it.”

“That’s in the past.”

“You make me happy.”

“You’re more than that.”

“I won’t lose you too.”

“Come cuddle.”

“Can’t you stay a little longer?”

“It’s not that easy.”

“I’ve had enough.”

“I fell in love with you, not them.”

“You’re the only one I wanna wake up next to.”

“It wasn’t your fault.”

“You love me as if I deserve you.”

“This isn’t what it looks like.”

“I didn’t know you could dance like that!”

“I found it in the recycling bin.”

“I know what I want, when I want it. So get over here.”

“This is… exactly what it looks like.”

“There’s so much blood.”

“You should see me in my old uniform. I’m pretty sure it still fits.”

“I know you really want to hang it on the wall, but…”

“We bet and you lost, so you have to do it.”

“Is that a tattoo?”

“I could tell it was your favorite book because of all the notes you wrote in the margins.”

“What do you think? Is purple my color?”

“That is way too expensive.”

“Girls night in?”

“I never imagined myself in a wedding dress.”

“I was scared and I ran.”

“I’m yours, in every way you’ll have me.”

“You might not like me, but you definitely want me.”

“I want to hike up your skirt and take you right here.”

“I love you. I just love her more.”

“A package arrived for you, but there’s no return address and the box looks really old.”

“If I die, I’m going to haunt you.”

“I didn’t say “sex party” as in orgy. I said “hex party” as in witches.”

“You wanted me to walk in on you.”

“This is a totally inappropriate soundtrack.”

“Let’s get wasted and then go piss on his grave.”

“I scalped my Hamilton tickets to pay for it.”

“Hold my hand until it’s over?”

“If you want to get me naked, you’ll have to convince me it’ll be worth my time.”

“I’m a level 72 Rogue and if you tell anyone, I’ll deny it and I will kill you.”

#promptlist #brorrowed #not mine #requests #twilight

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ecto-stone · 3 years

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“chuckkle” i don’t know why but i’m just very hellbend on the idea of a reboosted Vlad that is nothing like Original Vlad

-So You have this sickly Vlad who been in hospital for 2 year fighting for his life after the accident, with his friend alway there cheering up for him and then in his final moment ,he die feeling love of his friend < a peaceful death make him free soul and have no grudge over Maddie and Jack>. -Then latter wake up a in tux suit buried in a coffin 6ft under ground with Blue Skin and comepletely bald <which is why he got so savy about his long hair and don’t like tight space> -Unlike original Vlad, Para Vlad is a kind out going adveturous person < sortal like some one that would make sense for jack to go full idol over>. So when he get his new Power and no longer exist on paper, he just resume doing the thing he love .Become a Nomad Ghost researcher and have a whole Packer cover journal for it. <his journal base mostly on the info he gather from Ghost that he encounter on living realm, the man look like a kid in candies store when he first entered the ghost zone via Fenton Portal> -The journal series originally dedicated to ghost only would soon grow into a huge collection of paranormal stuff when he found out other mythical creature like Vampire, werewolf, gnorm,Fairy, mermaid exist,... and He started to recovered lost Knowlege of the Fenton Clan and Master clan regard Paranormal activity and practice Magic and dark magic < Sometime combine it with science>. +He help Ghost resolve their unfinish bussines.Skulker is one of his close ghost friend <it start off as Vlad getting hunted to be mounted on Skulker abandoned hunter shed Wall but slowly grow into Friendship.Vlad already help him resolve the unfinish bussiness but Skulker just chose to stay around as a ghost caused he enjoy hunting too much> + Like collect shiny artifact and shiny gothic looking thing in general <this is totally caused of Plasmius-the boy been to and raid alots of hidden acient temple as well as vampire castle and fortress> +Have Bad temple <didn’t really show this to outsider, if you are close to him or You frequencely fight him u would know, The Roasted Vampire cult of 2001 know> +Cursed in sweet if there minor around, Cursed like sailor If no children is around. +Consider Resurectioning someone that already pass onto Elsewhereness <Heaven/after life> is Insulting .<He can’t die You can tear him into thousand pieces and he would comeback the next day un-scratched ,which is why He didn’t res Ellie eventhought he know how to do it>. -Got into grudge with Vampire After keep foiling their Plan of resurecting their dark lord Plasmius or messing with their plan of rissing back into power over other mythical Species which latter redirected to wanting his blood caused it extremely poten <being a halfa and have second core being a G0 Vampire> to wanting to capture him and make him open the portal to Unworld +Unworld is where Living Realm, Pugatory <Ghostzone> And Fairy world been banishing evil creature to for thousand of year so there is all sort of inhuman eldritch horror there, and vlad have natural ability to access the place and banish You to this dark realm <Unworld Halfa thing> -At some point he also encounter or know about the existence ofother halfa + Wulf a werewolf halfa <the poor boy die few year after vlad encounter with him but he become a rare kind of ghost that can open gate to Purgatory> +Actual recorded naturally exist halfa in Fenton Cland Grimoire due to naturally open portal. <short lived> +The cult Melty Halfa <imagine the danny clone but created via cultist dark magic method> -vampire and cult attemp to replicated Vlad power didn’t end well +Danielle <Ellie> Master: Lucky survivor of the cult melty halfa, created from Vlad rib and a vampire carrier mother. She lived and travel with Vlad for 9 year before dying to a mysterious illness <what vlad said at least> few month before her tenth birthday. (Vlad could prob go on for hour when you aks about what Ellie is like when she is alive?) -Vlad: The Cost of Being Missed so deeply is the prices for Being Loved so much. <don’t ask, losing bone and organs is regular for Vlad when it come to fighting. After he learn of the crime that is CMH and after Ellie death he Become less reckless and more of a long term planner> *Note from Vlad Journal: Halfa genuinly have very short life spawn as their ghost half tend to over power the living half leading to the death of the creature and instant like Me that perfectly dangling between life and death one does not over power the other is unheard of. <Vlad tell Jack and Maddie to spend more time with their chrildren is caused of this. He assume Danny to be a Short lived Halfa-No he not he is the immortal kind like Vlad> ..................................................... After Ellie pass away, Vlad stop with the Paranormal adventure and traveling or using his power as a whole. To just go low Profile and start as new life as a Freelance Wall Painter. Until by the meedling of a certain “Being” that make Vlad and Danny, those two that never cross path in the original timeline, cross Path . And change both of their life forever. -With Danny fidding some one he can talk ,vent to about life and understand his struggle. Someone who is there for him and just bring so much change to his suffercating life just by existing. -With Vlad finding back his purpose in life, reconnecting with old friend, restarting his old chaotic way of life. +He live with the Fenton now, right next to their bed, at the end of the hall is one of vlad magical pocket dimension coat nail to the wall surrounded and magic circle and candle to act as Vlad room> +Few month After the reveal that Vlad is alive, come to Jack accepting that Danny is a half ghost now and winning back maddie afection after she left caused of a bad fall out regarding Danny getting in trouble caused of Ghost Power.Maddie and Jack start back the whole Paranormal investigation/inventor thing up again .They want to see what inside halfa look like for a very long time but too afraid to ask. And After like week of them just nervously staring at Danny and Vlad. The one day Vlad just have enough go Well I can let you dissect me if You like... They do dissect session with Vlad being full concious to get an insider opinion and Info on Halfa Bio on Halloween night caused the kid would be out trick or treating. . <Fright Knight Version of Para>. And Danny and co just comeback into lab right after the Dissect is over and Jack is Patching Vlad up and just go. -um Uncle Vlad we “brorrow” one of your sword and accidently unleash an acient halloween ghost knight into the town and it now threatening to Take over the town -You Did WHAT? Insert fire/ Pink magical circle and ghost laser here. With Vlad looking like a Bad Vampire mummy halloween costume lying wasted on the street bleeding out surrounded by the Danny gang with the Fright knight barely Escape Vlad "To Unworld You go” Beam fly away sworn revenge <setting up for event that make Danny Pugatory Avatar Halfa becoming the new ghost King > ........................................................................................................................ To Who ever read this entire mess. I Kudo You for putting up with my bullshit.

#DP paranormal AU #Hachi text #laugh #i need to learn how to writte properly #vlad

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daddys-crackpipe · 4 years

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@charsdummb

I’ve heard the rumors you’ve posted about me, and quite frankly, they’re really mean, and not true. I don’t “steal” your status. I brorrow them. AND in said status I put “-char” to indicate it’s from you. And when I don’t it’s because it’s SIMILAR. NOT the same. I make them better, I do not steal, I do not lie, because I’m said screenshot I said “yea” indicating I did in fact take it, but I did not lie about taking it, and I did credit you after that. So, stop spreading false information. Good riddance.

#betrayal #hope ur joking 💔#luv u char 💔

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blue-heart-loves-you · 4 years

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Addie, Introduced

It starts, as many things do, with a book.

Blue sits at their desk in the bookshop, humming to themself, watching the small crowd of customers peruse the shelves with a smile. They’re just about to announce that the shop will be closing in half an hour, when a pair of tiny hands reach up to drop a considerably-sized book on their desk.

Blue leans over the desk to see a small girl, likely no older than six or seven, looking up at them with owlish amber eyes. She has a mane of curly red hair that comes down to the middle of her back, a green jacket that looks a little worse for wear, and blue jeans that are rolled up at her ankles to reveal little scuffed black sneakers. She smiles shyly up at Blue.

“’Scuse me,” she says, as though she’s interrupted something, “but can I please brorrow this?”

Blue holds back a squeal, instead nodding and picking up the book.

“Of course, kiddo!” As they scan the book, they notice the title. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. They raise their eyebrows as they hand it back to the girl, who immediately cradles it to her chest. “Nice choice there, you must be a really good reader!”

The girl nods proudly, curls bouncing and eyes shining. “Madeline--she’s a fifth grader--says it’s her favorite, so I gotta read it an’ prove I’m smarter than her, ‘cuz I am! Miss Reila says I’m the best reader in the whole class! An’ I always finish my vocabuary tests before anyone else!”

“Wow, that’s amazing!” Blue looks genuinely impressed. “Well, kiddo, do you have an adult with you who can give me their phone number? That way I can make sure you turn that back in?”

The girl’s eyes dim slightly, and her shoulders hunch.

“Um... My momma is across the street. I saw this in the window, and she said I gotta get it by myself, l-like a big girl...”

Blue hums. They know a lie when they see one, but they don’t mention it, instead giving a reassuring smile.

“Aw, that’s alright! You did a very good job! How about this.” They pull a notepat out from one of their drawers, and grab a flower pen from the cup on their desk, walking around to crouch in front of the girl. They hold the pen out to her, resting the notepad on their knee.

“Write your name on this, and whenever you return the book, whoever is here will know that it’s you!”

The girl bites her lip. “Do I gotta write my whole name?”

Blue shakes their head. “Nope! Whatever name you want us to call you works just fine!”

The girl seems to relax as the shifts her book under her right arm and takes the pen with her left. In a surprisingly neat hand--for a child, anyways--she writes out her name.

“Addie.” Blue hums, standing back up. “That’s a lovely name!”

The girl--Addie--giggles. “Thank you! It’s short for Adelaide, but I don’t like spellin’ it.”

Blue nods. “I totally understand. I’m Blue, and it’s been great talking to you, Miss Addie!”

Addie giggles again, then gasps. “Oh! I gotta go back home before it gets dark! Thank you, Blue!” She runs towards the door, and Blue watches her go.

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A week passes. A week that Blue spends thinking about Addie. Why did she lie about her mother? Why were her clothes so messy, like she didn’t wear anything else? Angel listens to their worries, reassures them that they’ll see her again soon, and while Blue tries to listen, they just can’t help but worry.

But anyways.

A week passes, and Blue is back at their desk, watching customers start leaving when they announce that the shop is to close soon. They can’t really explain why they suddenly feel happier when they see a familiar pair of hands dropping a familiar book on their desk.

Addie pushes up on the tips of her toes, smiling widely at Blue, her hair pulled back at the nape of her neck, but still no less of a mane.

“Well hello there,” Blue greets cheerfully. “I was wondering when I’d see you again!”

“I finished the book!” Addie hops a couple of times, clearly very excited. “It was sooooo good! I really liked Hermione! And Fred and George!”

“Wow, finished already?” Blue chuckles, picking up the book and scanning it before dropping it in the dropbox. “I’m so glad you liked it! Are you ready for the next one?”

She nods enthusiastically. “Please!”

Blue comes out from behind her desk and holds their hand out to Addie. “C’mon, I’ll show you where to find them.”

Addie hesitates, looking between Blue’s hand and their face, before taking it. Blue smiles and gently leads her to the “popular fantasy” section. They point to a shelf full of Harry Potter books.

“Right there is where we keep them all,” they explain. “And we have a bunch of copies in the storeroom too, so if you’re ever looking for one and it isn’t there, let whoever is at the desk know and they’ll get it for you.”

Addie gasps and rushes over to the shelf, pulling off Chamber of Secrets and looking at Blue like they just told her she was going to Hogwarts.

“I... I can read all of ‘em?”

Blue nods. “Of course! All of them, as many times as you want.”

“Wow...” She hugs the book to her chest. “Do I gotta write my name again?”

Blue thinks for a moment, then shakes their head. “No, you don’t have to. I trust you to bring your books back in good shape.”

Addie seems relieved. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

"Not a problem, kiddo!"

And once again, Blue watches her leave.

---

This continues on for over a month; Addie finishes Harry Potter, but continues to come back at least one night a week and talk to Blue as they close up. Finally, Blue can’t hold back,

“Hey, Addie?”

Addie, sitting in a comfy armchair, looks up from her latest book, Wings of Fire. “Yeah?”

Blue bites their lip as they finish shelving some misplaced books. “I was wondering... Why do you only come here at night? I mean, I understand if you’re busy with school! But it’s always pretty late after school, and you’re always alone...”

Addie stares back down at her book. After a moment, she speaks.

“Can I tell you a secret?”

Blue’s brows furrow in concern, but they nod. “Of course, kiddo.”

She sighs and closes her book, hugging it to her chest.

“I don’t have a momma. Or a daddy.” She squeezes her eyes shut. “I live in a foster home, an’ I didn’t wanna tell you, ‘cuz I didn’t wanna make you feel--oof!”

She opens her eyes in surprise as she's pulled into a tight hug by a kneeling Blue.

"I knew it," they mumble. Addie blinks.

"Y-you knew?"

"Oh, kiddo..." Blue pulls back and gives her a sad sort of smile. "I know a lot about lying about parents."

"Oh." Addie looks down at her lap. "Are... Are you angry?"

"Of course not." Blue sighs, standing up. "But I'm walking you home from now on, okay? I don't want you walking around by yourself at night."

"Okay..." Addie slides out of the chair, taking the hand Blue offers her and letting them walk her home after closing up, only speaking to give them directions.

After half an hour, they stop in front of a small, well-kept house in one of the poorer neighborhoods in town. Addie lets go of Blue's hand, heading towards the house with her book clutched to her chest. Blue gets a sinking feeling in their chest, and can't help but call out.

"Wait!" Addie stops, not turning to look at them. "Can... Can I talk to your foster guardians for a minute?"

Addie gives a small nod before running inside. Blue waits in the yard, sending a quick voice message to Angel to let him know they'll be late coming home. After a few minutes, a frazzled-looking woman walks out, offering them a warm smile.

"Hi there," the woman greets. "You must be Blue!" She holds her hand out to Blue, who smiles back and shakes it.

"Yes, ma'am! And you're Addie's guardian?"

"Call me Liza." The woman lets go of Blue's hand, gesturing to the house. "Why don't you come in for dinner? My husband is out, so Addie and I would love the company!"

"Aw, that's sweet of you to offer, but I should get home." Blue spots Addie peeking out of a window and gives her a little wave. Her eyes go wide, and she disappears. Blue feels that sinking feeling again, but doesn't show it.

"Well," Liza says, "then you get home safe, alright? Thank you for looking after Addie for me."

"It's been my pleasure, Liza. Have a good night!"

As Blue walks home, they once again find themself consumed by worry for Addie. Liza seemed nice enough, but Blue of all people knows that looks can be deceiving...

---

The next week, Addie comes to the bookshop, settling in her chair quietly and reading while Blue cleans up shop. When they finish, they sit down in the chair beside her's.

"Addie?"

"Yeah?" She doesn't look up from her book, but Blue knows she's listening.

"I just wanted to apologize," they say, softly. "Last week, I was very rude to intrude on your home life like that. I should have waited until you were comfortable enough to tell me yourself."

Addie pulls her knees up to her chest, setting her book aside and wrapping her arms around herself.

"Please don't be sorry," she whispers. "'S my fault for not tellin' you."

"Oh, honey, no!" Blue hesitates, then rests a hand on her shoulder. "You never have to tell me anything you're not comfortable sharing, especially something as personal as your life at home."

"I guess..." She leans into Blue's touch, closing her eyes. "It's just... Miss Liza says there's some things I'm not s'posed to tell people, but I don't wanna lie to you because you're so nice!"

Blue worries at their lip. "Well, I appreciate that you don't want to lie to me, but your feelings are important too."

"My feelings..." Addie thinks for a moment, then opens her eyes, looking at Blue with anxious eyes. "I don't like it at home, Blue."

Blue gently pets her hair away from her face. "Do you wanna tell me why?"

"I... I do." She swallows. "Miss Liza is nice, but Mister Kenny is really mean."

Blue's hand stops for a moment, and their breath catches. "...What do you mean, kiddo?"

"He gets angry, and he yells..." She sniffles. "He breaks stuff and calls me bad names and-and he hurts Miss Liza and he said he was gonna hurt me if I ever t-told anyone!" She lets out a sob. "I don't wanna get hurt, please don't tell him, please!"

"Oh, Addie..." Blue carefully pulls Addie into their lap, stroking her hair and rocking her as she cries. "Oh, you poor dear," they whisper. "You're so brave, so brave for telling me. So strong."

Addie shakes her head, hiding her face in Blue's shoulder, and they just keep whispering comforting words to her until she calms down.

By the time Addie has stopped crying, it's dark outside. She still sniffles and hiccups, trembling slightly, but the sobs and tears have subsided.

"...Blue?"

"Yeah, sweetheart?"

She plays with the fabric of their shirt. "Mister Kenny said I would never get 'dopted. He said I was too annoying. Am I too annoying?"

"No." Blue holds her close. "No, you're not even a little bit annoying, Addie. And I know you're going to be adopted soon."

Addie looks up at them curiously. "You do?"

"Mmhm." Blue smiles at her. "If you'd like, maybe... Maybe I could adopt you?"

Addie blinks. "You mean it?"

"Of course! I mean, there's some things I have to do first, but--oh!"

Addie wraps her arms tightly around Blue's neck, fresh tears falling down her cheeks as she laughs.

"You gotta! You gotta! Please, I'll be real good, I promise!"

Blue chuckles, hugging her warmly. "Alright, I'll talk to Miss Liza, and there's someone you'll have to meet first, but then I promise I'll adopt you, okay?"

She nods energetically. "Yes! Thank you thank you thank you!"

That night, Liza sends Addie to bed and makes herself and Blue some coffee. They talk for a few hours, some of which Blue spends comforting a crying Liza. By the time Blue is leaving, they have a list of everything they need in order to adopt Addie, and Liza has agreed to go to the police about her husband's actions.

---

The next morning, Blue and Angel have a talk, and in the end, Angel wholeheartedly agrees to take in Addie, though he has some concerns on how she'll feel about him.

A few more weeks go by, during which Blue and Liza take Addie out to get new clothes and ice cream, and Blue introduces her to Angel (which goes well, surprisingly enough), though more often than not, they just stay at the bookshop. Soon, Blue, Liza, and Addie are all standing outside of Blue's house. Liza--no longer wearing a ring on her finger--gives Addie--now with nicer clothes and the same wild hair--a tight hug, and laughs as she receives one from Blue.

"You visit us anytime," Blue tells her, smiling while Addie clings to their leg. Liza nods, says her goodbyes, and gets in her car. With a final wave out the window, she's gone, leaving Blue and Addie--now parent and child, legally--to their home.

Blue offers a hand to Addie, who takes it happily.

"Ready to see your new home, kiddo?"

Addie nods excitedly, her curls bouncing. Blue chuckles and leads her inside.

Throughout the whole tour of the house, Addie's eyes are wide with wonder and disbelief. And when they get to her room, she seems even more shocked.

It's not a very big room, but the way it's decorated more than makes up for it. A four-poster bed with sheer dark blue curtains is in the far right corner, and the lamp on the bedside table is a replica of the Goblet of Fire. Small decals of dragons are stuck on the window, and a large Narnia-esque wardrobe is pushed up against the left wall. The pale blue walls themselves have posters and quotes stuck to them, as well as fairy lights that hang up near the ceiling. A bookshelf stands by the door, some of the shelves holding classics and Addie's favorites, but most of the shelves are empty. A toy chest rests at the foot of the bed, decorated to look like a Hogwarts student's trunk.

Addie walks to the middle of the room and slowly turns, taking it all in.

"This... This is all for me?"

Blue nods, resting a hand on her shoulder. "All of this and more, Addie. We can fill your bookshelf, and your wardrobe, and your toy chest with anything you like."

Addie looks up at them with a wide grin. "This is amazing! It looks like the Ravenclaw room!"

Blue laughs. "I'm glad! It's what I was going for."

Addie reaches up, making grabby hands, and Blue picks her up, resting her on their hip. She hugs their neck tightly.

"Thank you so much, Blue," she whispers.

"Of course, Addie," Blue softly replies. "Anything for you."

That night, everyone eats dinner together: two loving parents, and their new daughter.

//Everyone, please welcome our newest member, Addie! Addie is now a part of Blue's blog! Feel free to talk to her, as I'm sure she'd love some new friends!

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