#geeky programming

[paci-papa]

When you came to me, you were interested in being my kiddo, but not my baby. You wanted to be my petulant teenager, living under my roof, following (and breaking) my rules, and being provided for by me. You wanted to feel cared for, but maintain a semblance of independence.

Unfortunately, you didn't realize that all of Papa's children are nothing but dependent, one way or another.

I mean, look at you now. Two months under Papa's care, and you are his perfect, geeky, and shy, little Daddy's girl.

I immediately enrolled you at the local adult 'high school' (a program I'm certain you didn't realize existed). You've struggled to fit in.

The teachers are constantly disappointed in your academic performance--years out of school having dulled your mind.

The other students mock you. Your clothes are much more juvenile and dated than the popular 'kids.' What sort of Papa would I be if I let you dress in all of those slutty styles that are popular with teens these days? Plus, the braces and head gear the dentist insisted you need certainly haven't helped with your popularity.

And even at home you've become self-conscious.

How were you supposed to know your latent bedwetting problem would re-emerge when you agreed to be treated as a child again? Waking every morning in a soggy GoodNite has done wonders for your confidence.

But, I'm not complaining. Sure, you are treated like a teenager, with all the freedoms that entails. But, in reality, you're not more Papa's shy little toddler, clinging to my arm, too shy to talk to other adults, and just steps away from wearing pull-ups to school.

In other words, you're just how I want you.

[bamfwizard]

ideas for a 2024 remake/AU of X-Men Evolution because I said so;

-Rogue gets into fistfights when geeky dudes tell her she looks like Ramona Flowers

-Spyke is transmasc. I don't make the rules

-Kitty had a brat summer

-Pietro works for DoorDash

-Jean and Scott have a rating chart of every week's Crumbl cookies posted in the X-Mansion

-Kurt uses slang way too often

-Forge programmed a device to unblock TikTok on any secondary device, just in case Tiktok got banned in their state (it never did)

-Remy stole an "I <3 Hot Moms" baby tee and wears it as a pajama top

-Sabretooth stalks Logan on LinkedIn

-Magneto and Mystique use Life360 to keep tabs on Xavier and the other mutants

[deerdoegone]

LOVE INTEREST TYPOLOGY, TWO.

I JUST THREW OUT THE LOVE OF MY DREAMS looking for inspiration for your love interest? maybe you have a fandom-based significant other you want to fit your dr better, or maybe you want to start from scratch and create your own significant other? feel free to use this for yourself or even friends, but this held romantic intentions and was requested.

these are all best for whatever you would like but i see them more commonly in small towns, romcoms, and high school / college realities. geeky articulation with a shy, low, or demotivated social aspect, quirky and humorous when they finally open up. keeper of messenger bags and rectangular glasses, brown converse and silly socks. are you copper and tellurium? because you're cute! get it? no? tough crowd... these things make me think of the following tropes and character labels. THE NERD. THE ACADEMIC ATHLETE. GUY NEXT DOOR. THE CLOSET GEEK.

FACE CLAIMS. marcus scribner. algee smith. justice smith. xu minghao. jordan gonzalez. aramis knight. anirudh pisharody. j.q. quintel. dane dehaan. sam marin. jordan fisher. elliot fletcher. 2000s matthew lilard. 2000s jared padalecki. matthew gray gubler. chidi anagonye. danny pudi. paul dano. cory michael smith. matt bennett.devon bostick, as always. dev patel. freddy carter. tyler james williams. mark eydelshteyn.ivan mok. frank waln. bayardo de murguia. tokala black elk. dakota beavers. phillip bread. tom holland. josh o'connor. lakeith stanfield. daniel kaluuya. lil rel howery. alfred enoch. literally any man who has played spiderman. asia jackson. halle bailey. lola tung. storm reid. emily alabi. kylee russell. minnie mills. maitreyi ramakrishnan. lee joo-won / jooe. reina triendl. tomoko kawase. jazz jennings. amita suman. won minji. amber midthunder. anya taylor joy. ayo edibiri. ayesha madon. ashley argota. billie lourd. benedetta gargari. belissa escobedo. zion moreno. zhou dongyu. margaret qualley. nicole kidman. katheryn winnick. grace van dien. birgundi baker. bailey bass. lee jinsook. tiffany meia. thaddea graham. rio uchida. sheena lim. ramona young. 2000s america ferrera. park so dam. neelam gil. cierra ramirez. haskiri velazquez. doechii. eva noblezada. isabella lovestory is perfect for the closet geek.

PERSONALITY TRAITS. witty. clever. intelligent. incentive. original. aloof. responsible. patient. ambitious. resourceful. loyal. genuine. honest. open-minded. introverted. determined. esthetic. humorous. optimistic. idealistic. committed. carefree. daring. friendly. quiet. shy. strong individualism. thoughtful. well-mannered. unafraid to state their own ideas and opinions. sweet. good-natured. maybe even confident or brave. cutely awkward. analytic. empathetic. driven to do what's right. traits i think align more with the closet geek instead of all tropes are charming. bold. admirable. lively. romantic. leader. debonair. daring. friendly. fun-loving. hedonistic. suave. optimistic. self-reliant. fierce. sociable. idolized. center of attention.

HOBBIES AND HABITS. collecting, maybe comic books or action figures. coding. programming. cinephilia. hacking. reading. board games. cosplay. some form of art, such as drawing or ceramics. video games. photography. studying/researching. puzzles. lego building. something with science or math. blogging. fashion or robotics design. playing some sort of instrument, like the piano. table tennis. scrapbooking. repairing or building electronics. speedsolving.

LOVE LANGUAGES. words of affirmation. resting their lips against your lip, not necessarily kissing. hand holding under desks. puppy dog eyes when they really want to hang out with you. telling you all about their interests and teaching you the rules to their favorite board games. weird, but reading wiki articles together—trust me. melting every time you kiss them. quality time. the whole smiling and giddy attitude when you get mentioned or they get to see you soon. prank wars, but not the obnoxious ones youtubers do nowadays.

POSSIBLE AESTHETICS. for the closet geek, i think of baddie. 2000s party girl. indie sleaze. bloghouse. britpop. mcbling. succubus chic. agejo. kurogal. shoe diva. in general, i think of nerd/geek. prep. office siren. all forms of academia. supernatural (tv show) is an aesthetic if you believe in it hard enough. balletcore. amekaji. twee. kogal. scene. indie. tweemo. related pinboard.

[silverwhittlingknife]

another one:

(Nightwing 110 - Dick thinking about Tim)

Saw a post where someone wasn't sure if Tim being good at computers was a fanon thing or not and friend I am happy to inform you that he's been a computer/tech guy from some of his earliest appearances in the comics.

Detective Comics (Vol. 1) #620 (Rite of Passage part 4) - immersed in the ~web~

Robin II: The Joker's Wild #3 - tabletop roleplaying games and spending hours in the basement on the computer - not beating the geek allegations on these fronts, Timmy

Detective Comics (Vol. 1) #676 - Dick was more into traditional detective work and tended to outsource the computer stuff in these days

Batman (Vol. 1) #514 (Prodigal part 10) - hackin' through all the garbage and garble

Robin (1993) #33 - Robin sneaking in and connecting Oracle with the baddies' mainframe so she can do her thing and steal all their data >:)

Nightwing (1996) #6 - "no you're really talented and well suited to be Robin." "no, you." "no, YOU!"

Tim is definitely not as good as Babs/Oracle, but he's certainly her back-up for computer work in the 90's batfam. They're tech buddies and Robin!Tim is her little assistant sometimes, it's super cute:

Birds of Prey (1999) #19 - happy to play with big sister's fancy high-powered toys

Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) #125 - real cute kid

And Dick will hand off computer jobs to his little brother when he doesn't want to bother Babs 😂 (that outsourcing I mentioned):

Nightwing (1996) #68 - examine them pixel by pixel, eh? welp, sounds like a job only you can do, Timbo, you got this buddy, byyyyeeeee

And then when he'd grown up and been doing this for years, he leveled up accordingly, and did stuff like use his access to the League of Assassins computers to overload the generators in every base he could find, etc. etc.

Red Robin (2009) #8 - yeah that was pretty dumb of you Ra's :)

So yeah, it was a bit of a specialty of Tim's, in large part because he was introduced just at the turn into the 90's, when personal computers were really starting to take off and become widespread. (Robins gotta be cutting edge and all)

Of course, by no means does it follow that the other Bats suck at computers (there is no 'smart one' they are all incredibly smart and capable). This is especially true as reboots and the sliding timescale of comics have moved the DC characters into modern times, where computers run the world and everyone grows up with one in their pocket. The baseline familiarity and expertise that everyone can be expected to have is just much, much higher these days.

It gets exaggerated in fanon as all character traits do, but computer guy Tim is definitely not something just made up out of whole cloth :)b

[namelessgakusei]

Glory to Mankind

Mark Grayson x Reader

Warnings: angst(?), death, mentions of killing, abrupt ending, no beta we die before our birthday

Notes: Been wanting to write this for a long time now but haven't gotten any ideas on how this will turn out so here's some snippets:——?

Hello, Gaku of 5 minutes later here. Have the full fic instead lmao.

Synopsis: Made as a fail-safe executioner, a certain android started deviating from their orders.

"I mean, if you want to give me a name, it's totally okay."

9S!Reader who was made by GDA as a fail-safe should superpowered heroes or civilians go rogue. All combat and personal data about anyone was ingrained in their code, enabling them to quickly dispose of any enemies. Programmed to analyze and gather information, they're naturally curious about almost everything.

Despite it all, you were friendly.

You were initially a secret. A solo operative that moves in the shadows. You receive orders and only answers to Cecil; and to prevent any deviation from your side, the agency required you a "blindfold" that restricts your normal vision but enhances your fighting capabilities by having your visor display information in real time, this also serves as a way for GDA to monitor your movements in real time from your point-of-view.

But just after you finished your mission of apprehending deserters, you moved on your own despite your creator's orders, appearing to assist a hero in their fight. Piloting a flight unit, you provided support fire power and served as a decoy while this seemingly newbie got back on his feet. Amidst the fight, you scanned him and found out that he's Invincible, Omni-Man's son.

After the villain was subdued, he looked up to you in confusion, not being briefed about this kind of "hero". It's to be expected, Cecil never introduced you to anyone to keep your efficiency at 100%. Even so, you wanted to have friends, to know your co-workers, to establish camaraderie. You thought that it's because you're made to be a scanner that you inherently wanted to know more about people, but such desires will jeopardize your position within the organization, so you tuck it away in a folder where not even Robot can find it.

Cecil finally relented and gave orders based on your actions after weighing the options, giving you permission to formally introduce yourself to the young hero.

"You must be Invincible."

You smiled from your mech.

"I'm 9S."

"I received orders to support you."

9S!Reader who was finally formally included in the roster of heroes, albeit with some limitations due to their circumstances. You're not allowed to do anything except for hero work, and will only be deployed by Cecil's orders. Others expressed concern for your schedule, as you're always seen in the agency, but you simply brushed them off with a smile and optimism. While you're finally able to mingle with others, it's not like they knew about your true identity as their executioner.

If they knew, would they still want to associate with you?

You made calculations that the possibility will be below 10%

9S!Reader who was soon approached by the first hero they talked to. Invincible was curious about you, albeit, with more passion than the others. Upon the unspoken agreement that you two clicked, with his geeky nature and your own inquisitiveness, the both of you quickly became friends.

While Mark was curious about your appearance, he never pried too deep, silently accepting that tech was your schtick as a hero. What he really wanted to know was your name. You told him that you're 9S, withholding the information that it truly meant No. 9 Type S(canner), but he insisted to know your real name.

You couldn't give one.

When he found out about that, you noticed that his expression is a mix of pity and shock. You supposed it is expected, humans who have a similar situation as yours are likely orphans, and that might be what's running inside his mind right now. You diffused the situation before he starts talking badly about your creator, offering him a chance to grant you one instead.

"I mean, if you want to give me a name, that's totally okay."

It took him a week to decide on one, insisting that it needs to be "special" since you'll be using it your whole life. You refrained yourself from saying that it won't matter but soon found the idea flattering. You'll be having something that wasn't already prepared for you by GDA. In a way, it's something that's yours and yours alone, untethered by the cruel role you were made of.

He settled for (Y/N), saying that it suits you the most while shyly rubbing the back of his neck.

You hoped to never get an order to exterminate Mark.

He told you that he also thought about possible last names but you cut him off by proposing his' instead. It was supposed to be a joke, something to elicit a laugh out of him, but strangely, Mark went red. You immediately backtracked upon the implications of your words, assuring him that you only jest.

You didn't miss the slight disappointment in his expression and tone.

?

What does that mean? Does Mark want you to be a Grayson? That doesn't sound too bad, but he doesn't really know about your circumstances now, does he?

You want to tell.

But you're not allowed.

...?

Are you?

...!

Your primary orders are to follow Cecil's orders. The secondary one is to gather information about enemies and exterminate hostiles to humanity. On top of it all, you are also given permission to adapt to any situation given that it would be beneficial to your cause.

With that said, you'll be able to get more information about Mark if the two of you get closer, right?

Besides, what else would be beneficial for your mission if not to win the trust of your potential targets?

...

You confessed to Mark after some time. It was inevitable, really, having been stabbed in a spot that's lethal to humans yet is somehow still functioning after. It was a relief that only he was the sole witness of the event, giving you a good enough reason to fess up while you patch yourself.

You're a robot. Created with the battle data of every hero. There isn't an ounce of humanity in your synthetic body.

Mark leans in, hands going behind your head and undoing the knot of your blindfold, removing your visor from your face. For the first time, you squinted from the natural light, seeing everything outside your enhancements. He smiles at your reaction, telling you that no matter what you truly are, you're still (Y/N).

You didn't get to tell him that you're here to kill him in case he goes rogue.

You started to feel strange after that. Your internal temperature seems to be malfunctioning at random times of the day. Gone is the usual chatty android during joint missions, you're somehow always worried, especially when it involves a certain hero. Why is that, you ask yourself. There are no viruses present in your system, not that they could fester inside you without being eradicated the second you get breached. Were you perhaps malfunctioning?

Any equipment given to you by the GDA proved to be useless in discerning what's really happening to you. Something is eating you from the inside yet you don't have any references of data about it. It is only when you're in Mark's presence do you calm down. It's strange, you don't recall any of his abilities that are related to your condition. Further investigation is required. But for now, you want to stay a little bit longer with him.

The breaking point for you was when Omni-Man turned on Earth.

What you felt upon seeing the footage must be fear. No, rage. No, worry. You don't know. All you know is that, you rushed out before your comrades could even prepare themselves.

Cecil immediately orders for you to be deployed, alongside with other heroes to perform a rescue and extraction mission. Extraction? Not extermination? Did Cecil want Nolan alive? Why? He's killing all those people! He's hurting Mark!

"Fire missiles."

You muttered, inside your flight unit, as your arsenal fires at the Viltrumite. He easily comes out unscathed, but they were just decoys meant to obstruct his vision. It's unfair, you thought, that he's murdering helpless innocents. They hold nothing against him, yet, they die because of a simple difference in power??

The Viltrumite finally got ahold of you after you maneuvered around to avoid his attacks, tearing you away from your flight unit and crushing a third of your hardware. Squirming around his grip, you can feel the electricity spark around your body, with systems threatening to shut down if you don't get out of there quickly.

You lock eyes with Mark, and something in you snapped. Within a second, you conjured a sword and sliced Nolan's arm cleanly off his body.

In the laboratory, where I was created.

Around you were corpses of people whom Omni-Man nonchalantly killed while trying to convince Mark to join him, but his son refused, insisting on getting his father to see that what he's doing is just outright wrong.

Lies and deception recurred.

You fought off Nolan with a battle cry, going berserk as your body borders on shutting down. Nevermind the system failing, you only have one goal in mind. To kill this Viltrumite.

And my dear person, who I was unable to protect.

Cecil orders you to pull back, to salvage something of Nolan. But his words no longer affect you, having long overridden his control via your special permission.

To atone for those sins, I will continue to fight!

You dug your sword deeper inside the Viltrumite.

That is why, this world will be...

Mark cries out for you.

Broken by me!

Standing over the desecrated corpse, you removed your visor, eyes glowing red.

...

...

...

Connection failed.

[theunholyvirginemilyprentiss]

THE BAU YEARBOOK

EMILY PRENTISS

Emily was a keen participant in the Exchange Student Program and a member of Model UN. She was voted ‘Most Likely to Flee to a Foreign Country’. Her favorite subjects were French and Social Studies. Her friends described her as ‘witty, defiant, and a little terrifying’.

“When I die, I want the people I did group projects with to lower me into the ground so they can let me down one last time.”

JENNIFER 'JJ' JAREAU

Prom Queen JJ was co-captain of the Soccer Team. She was voted ‘Miss Congeniality’. Her favorite subjects were Phys Ed and English Literature. Her friends described her as ‘sweet, compassionate, and athletic’.

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. - Wendy Mass”

SPENCER REID

Spencer was president of the Chess Club and was Mathletes team captain. He was voted ‘Most Likely to Either Cure Cancer or End the World’. His favorite subjects were AP Math and AP English Literature. His peers described him as ‘quiet, awkward, and freakishly intelligent.’

“Iodine (I), Holmium (Ho), Phosphorus (P), Electron (e-), Thorium (Th), Iodine (I), Sulfur (S), Phosphorus (P), Lanthanum (La), Cerium (Ce), Boron (B), Uranium (U), Radon (Rn), Sulfur (S).”

PENELOPE GARCIA

Penelope was president of the IT Club and founder of the school’s AV Club. She was voted ‘Most Likely to Hack the FBI’. Her favorite subjects were AP Computer Science and Home Economics. Her friends described her as ‘cheerful, friendly, and geeky.’

“Remember that email you didn’t send to 10 people? Mark my words, that will come back to bite you.”

DEREK MORGAN

Prom King Derek was the quarterback of the school Football Team and volunteered for the school’s Basketball Team for At-Risk Youths. He was voted ‘Most Likely to Succeed’. His favorite subjects were History and Psychology. His friends described him as ‘smooth, supportive, and charismatic.’

“Shoutout to my hallway crushes, you know who you are.”

ELLE GREENAWAY

Class President Elle was a member of the Track Team and the Debate Team. She was voted ‘Hottest Student’. Her favorite subjects were AP Gov and Philosophy. Her friends described her as ‘assertive, ambitious, and desirable.’

“I’m not really funny, I’m just mean and people think I’m joking.”

[justcruisingaroundrevived]

RANSOM NOTES KEEP FALLING OUT YOUR MOUTH

Summary: Bill’s been successfully cured, and now he reflects on how great life has been

Word count: 437

TW/CWs: Implied Brainwashing, the f slur, brief mentions of vomit

A/N: Saw the TikTok @mischaqueen did for the Mandom Bill, and decided to do a quick Drabble of it!

Reblogs are appreciated!

You stare at the window in your room. Your feet are placed perfectly parallel with each other, your hands clasp together.

150 leaves. That’s how many were left on the tree. Fall’s starting soon, and you know you have to prepare for dinner tonight. Last night was chicken and broccoli with pasta. You mentally pat yourself on the back, your mom praising how absolutely delicious it was!

You didn’t pay attention to how your sister looked at you. Her brown eyes fixated on your robotic movements. She watched you barely have any fluidity between cleaning dishes to making dinner.

“Bill…are you okay?” She asked.

“Why, yes, Jane. I’ve been very chipper! I’ve never had this much energy to do anything really! I’ve finished reading “Jane Eyre”, “Little Women”, and I’ve studied some of Julia’s Child’s recipes for mom’s birthday.”

“That’s great and all, but…are you okay?”

“You keep asking that Jane. I told you, I’m alright.”

“I know, but I'm worried. I mean, you haven’t asked me all week where mom’s money was, you haven’t barged into my room during my programming, and worst of all…I kind of miss seeing your room being geeky. It annoyed me before, but it was the one thing going for you…”

Silence. You do remember that collection of yours; Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Major Violence, Battle Broad, Star Trek, Tasha Yar, The Flash, Shazam, the works.

You remember how it surrounded your room. You��d sit on the floor, flipping through both used and vintage comic books, meticulously picking out each and every detail of the page. You can still remember picking out the little mistakes your favorite comic book artists would make, almost crashing out at how noticeable they were…

You also remember being tied to the chair, vomit on your shirt, crying about the bullying from school. A geek, a nerd…a faggot…your hands still burn from how tightly the rope was on your body, wriggling to be freed.

“We know how you feel, Bill. Let us help you…”

“Bill!”

Jane’s voice snapped you back to reality, her face reading just pure worry (strange. You don’t remember caring this much about you before)

“Jane…I’m okay Jane. You don’t have to worry about me; that’s my job as your big brother. Now, just watch the chicken cook while I use the bathroom.”

You left her at the kitchen table, not noticing how her eyes welted slightly for your safety.

“Bill! Dinner’s ready!” Your mom yells.

135 leaves on the trees now. Falls coming quickly.

You get up, the warm light hitting your face before shutting the bedroom door. It’s dinner time now.

[raptorfae53]

Ever After High Reimagined: Dexter Charming Character Bio/Redesign:

Dexterous “Dexter” Charming

Bisexual

Elder Son of Prince Charming (English-Persian)

Dexter is the forgotten middle child of the three charming kids, and boy, doesn't he know it… Compared to his superstar siblings Dexter, mousy and straightforward with a penchant for tech, has no discernable destiny as of yet despite fervent, and unwelcome speculation.

Dexters plans for the year, whatever those were got thrown out of the window when a small pep talk he gives on the eve of Raven Queen’s signing snowballs into active rebellion against everything the establishment stands for, destiny included and since then he's sort of hovered around her eclectic friends/band, though it's becoming clear his attachment to their gothy bassist is clearly deeper than just a simple friendship…

Likes: videogames,coding,books,scarves and Taylor Quick's music.

Dislikes: his dad,horses,tech-illiteracy,overly complicated outfits and being compared to people.

Spellbinding Style: plane-jane princely fare. Compared to his brother and sister Dexter is very no nonsense when it comes to fashion, wearing pretty much what's expected of him as a prince in public and comfortable jeans and sweaters when not, though he does admittedly have a fondness for scarves,ascot and the like…

Companion creature: Cottonhorn the rabbit, who is technically darlings pet but always liked Dexter better, and who likes to hang out with him while doing programming and yes, jokes about him being a rabbit when computers are supposed to have mice have been made, they're typically not very funny…

Hexworthy vex: Techno-illiteracy. Dexter has a reputation for being good with tech and as such often gets called aside by friends and family to help with tech problems, sometimes however these “problems” are insultingly easy to fix, and Dexter wishes more people would actually try to troubleshoot their tech before defaulting to giving him a ring.

“Oh Curses” moment: Try as he might, dexters resentment,particularly towards his parents and younger brother does get the best of him sometimes, his need to prove himself better or more particularly cleverer than his fawned upon little brother can in the long run, royally screw him over…

Storied Secret: Dexter is actually his father's elder son, and would have been his heir had it not been for his father pulling some strings to get daring the role, and by extent the esteem and glory that came with it. Granted, this is a pretty open secret, but one that King and Queen charming don't especially in the public zeitgeist, neither does Dexter for that matter, as its lead to a bunch of very nasty rumors about him being cursed,hexed or otherwise…

Deepest wish: For his parents to stop comparing him to his brother regardless of aspect, dexters no good with a sword and certainly no horseman (as a matter of fact he's quite scared of them) but he's skilled in many other areas wouldn't you know, not that his parents, particularly his father would notice compared to Daring’s latest bout of dragonslaying…

5 Fantastical Facts

Dexter is a part of the technical team of the Eah drama club, being as good with computers as he is he usually handles the sound and lighting aspects of rehearsals. He in turn lends this expertise to the rebels, acting as a roadie of sorts for their gigs. (Not to mention he gets to hang out with Raven a bit more than usual doing so…)

Despite what his geeky stylings might imply, like his siblings Dexter is actually very naturally athletic, he's just not been given many chances to really show it off.Time and time again during spellementary and prep school he tried out for sports team after sports team, but was always brushed over or admitted only as a substitute player. Though considering that Daring was a part of many of those teams, Dexter thinks his dad might have something to do with that last thing, wouldn't want to show up the family's golden boy after all…

Dexter spends most of his free time in ever after highs vast library, reading every last thing he can get his hands on to pass the time, losing himself and track of time in tomes upon tomes of literature.And though usually a solitary pastime hes lately found some common ground with fellow bookworm Raven Queen, who being a budding author herself as well as a Rebel and a rockstar (is there nothing she can't do…) likes to read out the latest drafts and chapters of her work as he's setting up tech for Rebels shows.

All of Dexters time reading has caused him to absorb a bevy of trivia and general knowledge, beyond being terrifyingly good at quizzes, he's also not half bad with riddles, and as a result has struck up an unorthodox friendship with a few of the Wonderlandians, in particular maddie hatter on account of a certain few mutual connections and friends, on account of being able to understand and decipher the riddles they love so much.

Despite his love of some more typically geeky interests, such as a love of star trek,dexters tastes in pop culture are actually pretty pedestrian, he's particularly fond of the music of Taylor Quick, having seen her live on her “Ages” tour, as well as rubbishy reality TV. (he also takes comfort in knowing that for all his faults, his dad never signed the Charmings up for something like that, like Daring’s spotlight-loving ego needed any more of an increase)

The last royal profile, and final profile of 2025 is Dexter Charming, the fittingly oft forgotten third Charming child. I've said it before but a massive,massive thank you to everyone whose stuck around for these, this won't be the last profile, or the last time you'll see these characters in written media (though I do tend to be a notorious procrastinator,so keep that in mind)

Anyways, I hope above all else you've liked these profiles, I'll hopefully see you for the next ones come march 2026...

Extra Thoughts and Information down below.

I kinda like the concept of Dexter being the most "villainous" Charming kid, and by extent the most human.

Not that he's a bad guy or anything, but a myriad of factors, his admittedly selfish resentment of his brother and father and the lack of an destiny, and by extent expectation to act any more heroic than your average noble,not to mention him being out of the limelight compared to the rest of his family means he's more likely to be underhanded, deceitful or otherwise.

If anything he's a foil to his twin sister Darling,as while both are willing to break the rules for justice, Darling wants justice for all, whilst Dexter wants justice primarily for himself. However the pitfalls of both sides, Darling being lonely and isolated and Dexter often screwing himself over are respectively systemic and self-served.

Finally, despite all my badmouthing, I do reiterate that Dexter really is a good person, he's just been beaten down so much he just doesn't see it in himself to be as extraordinary as he could be, despite all his snark and sarcasm at his circumstances, Dexter needs to be less cynical and really push himself to be more than anyone expects of him, hence why he's really a rebel associated royal than a full-blown rebel. (Again, Darling could be the opposite, a rebel whose close association with royals means she can't be public about it,not yet anyway...)

[rascals-forthememories]

Kick moodboard + random headcanons

🎹⋆.˚➤Born in the late 80’s around 1990s like Jemíma which makes him a millennial of course and raised in Nevada, a quiet and introverted kid who spent a lot of time alone because his parents were always busy with work. He learned to be independent and self-sufficient at a young age, picking up skills like woodworking, car repair, and electronics. When his family moved to California, he found himself in a changed world and started attending the same school as the band. He was initially a bit reserved and standoffish, but after being recruited by the band, he found his passion and a sense of belonging. But he's also got a good sense of humor and a big heart.

🎹⋆.˚➤Absolutely a geeky, dorky teen with an odd, nerdy side and a serious love for tech and computer programming. He has a unique sense of humor that sometimes goes over the other band members' heads, but that's part of his charm. He can spend hours talking about the latest gadgets, programming tips, and random tech facts.

🎹⋆.˚➤^But he also has a soft spot for superhero movies, classic comic books, and all things related to science fiction. He's the guy who keeps the band's website up and running and is the resident techie for all their equipment, video games were his SHIT when he was a kid.

🎹⋆.˚➤Being an urban explorer. He has a fascination with abandoned places, especially ones that are untouched and still in decent condition. He loves the thrill of discovering hidden gems and exploring forgotten structures. Of course, he has this whole system of research, planning, and safety precautions he uses before venturing into any new location. He shares his finds with the gang and even takes them along on some of his adventures, much to their occasional chagrin. ("day 1 of exploring the backrooms because Keegan can't drive for Jack shit and we noclipped through a cliff part 1 ✌️")

🎹⋆.˚➤A bit of an odd ball, always making weird and goofy jokes, but the others find his personality endearing. And let's be honest, with his tech skills, he's probably the one who keeps the band's equipment and website running smoothly. He can also be incredibly competitive when it comes to board games and video games, even resorting to cheating now and then.

🎹⋆.˚➤Definitely has a unique taste in music, just like his personality. He's into synthwave, vaporwave, and other types of electronic music that evoke a certain sense of nostalgia with a retro 1980s vibe. Also a fan of alternative rock and some indie artists. Probably has a vast and eclectic music library on his laptop, and he's constantly discovering new songs and sharing them with the band.

🎹⋆.˚➤Is a pro with the Keytar! He's got a true talent for it and can play some seriously sick riffs and melodies. He has a natural feel for the instrument, and his skills grow with each new song the band learns. He's not just a button-masher either - he's able to create complex melodies and catchy riffs that really add to the band's sound. The other guys are always impressed by his ability to seamlessly switch from playing the Keytar to backing vocals or playing additional instruments.

🎹⋆.˚➤Becoming a keytarist for the band is a fun one. He's always had a love for music, but initially, he didn't think he was talented enough to start playing an instrument. One day, he stumbled upon a Keytar in a thrift store and instantly fell in love with the instrument's unique appeal. He bought it on a whim and started teaching himself how to play it -- a fusion of keys and guitar that allowed him to express himself through music in a way that felt most comfortable. After a lot of practice and experimenting, he started bringing his Keytar to band practice, and the rest is history! The band was instantly drawn to his quirky and captivating instrument.

🎹⋆.˚➤The youngest in the band, but he's also lowkey the smartest one. He's incredibly observant, quick on the uptake, and has an insane memory when it comes to facts and figures. The guys often tease him for being a know-it-all.

🎹⋆.˚➤Often mutters to himself when he's working on tech stuff, leading the others to wonder if he's secretly part of a secret code-breaking organisation. A massive sweet tooth and constantly has some sort of candy stashed away in his pocket or backpack. Geeks out over random things like retro video games, classic toys, and obscure internet memes.

🎹⋆.˚➤Loves playing around with sound effects and remixes. He has a sound remixer and synthesiser in his garage workshop, and sometimes he'll mess around with the song demos the band records, especially Jemíma’s vocals. He likes to experiment with different effects, beats, and soundscapes to see what sounds he can create. He even has a secret folder of Jemíma-themed remixes that he dabbles in when the others aren't around. He claims it's just for his own amusement.

🎹⋆.˚➤Tends to catch colds and viruses pretty easily, probably due to his school hectic schedule and not taking proper care of himself at times. When he does get sick, he turns into a total baby, whining and complaining about how much his head hurts and how much he hates being stuck in bed. He also becomes a bit of a hypochondriac, constantly checking his temperature and googling his symptoms. But there's one saving grace: his jar of vapor rub, which he carries with him everywhere and applies generously to his chest and under his nose.

🎹⋆.˚➤Has a really strong friendly bond with Jemíma. Despite their same age, they share a lot of the same interests and hobbies, such as a love for music and technology. Kick appreciates her sharp wit and intelligence, and she finds him endearingly quirky and funny. They often bond over their shared love for all things retro, and they have this natural chemistry that makes them a perfect team when they work together on music or any other project.

🎹⋆.˚➤Totally fits the role of the band's unofficial videographer and photographer. He owns a vintage Sony camcorder and loves capturing moments of the band in action, whether it's at practice sessions or gigs. He has a keen eye for detail and a knack for framing the perfect shot. He loves sharing his photos and videos with the guys, making little montage videos and keeping a record of their adventures together. With Kick behind the camera, the band can rest assured that every memory is well-documented!

[lostinsixam]

I present to you my entry for the Dating Deanna contest by @changingplumbob!

"You need to go outside and start living, for Watcher's sake!"

That's what Abigail Sanders heard her best friend Julia say after admitting she had signed her up for this contest without asking. To say she's completely flabbergasted is an understatement. Why would she do that?! Abby is perfectly fine with life she has right now!

... Well. Maybe finding a new girlfriend wouldn't be so bad, now that she thinks about it. It's been, what, three years since her last relationship? Maybe it's time to give this whole love thing another try.

Here's some info about Abby: she's 26, your neighborhood barista by day, and a streamer by night. Even though she has long since perfected her latte art, her real dream is to go full-time as a streamer, playing her favorite games for Sims who are as geeky as she is. Unfortunatey, that dream doesn't pay the bills just yet, so she's stuck selling overpriced coffee all day for now.

When she's not streaming, you can catch her writing and running epic Lairs and Llamas campaigns that leave her friends begging for mercy at every session. Who knew this nerdy little Sim could be so menacing with a bunch of dice in her hands?

So, here she is, cautiously optimistic and slightly (read: extremely) terrified. Abby's finally ready to leave her comfort zone and try her luck in love once more, thanks to Julia. After all, if she can can face down a horde of digital zombies, surely she can handle a few dates... right?

Okay, onto the technical part:

Name: Abigail Sanders Age: 26 (Young Adult) Gender and Pronouns: Cis Female, she/her Sexual Orientation: Lesbian Traits: Creative, Geek and Gloomy Aspiration: Computer Whiz Likes: Programming, Robotics, Video gaming, Writing, Black, Purple, Discussing Hobbies, Discussing Interests, Physical Intimacy, Stories, Contemporary Décor, Mid Century Décor, Idealist Sims, Spirited Sims, Alternative Music and Retro Music Dislikes: Cooking, Fitness, Complaints, Malicious Interactions, Argumentative Sims, Egotistical Sims, Latin Music and Tween Pop Music

Open to flirt/get intimate with other contestants? Sure, why not? If it feels right, it feels right Open to polyamory? Hmm probably not, but who knows? Open to woohoo? If the connection is strong enough, she'd be down for it! Open to flirting with Joey? Nope. Abby is only interested in women Entry style: All in!!

Download (let me know if it doesn't work for some reason, or if it doesn't open in game!)

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⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️⏲️

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36 for 🌕

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He knows it. He’s… Well he knows he’s been here before. But he thinks he’s also experienced something here before. And then it hits him. 

This is just the worst place in the whole world.

Los Angeles?

Yeah, I’ve got to get the fuck out of here.

Oh, God. Oh, no.

All the pieces of this puzzle start to slot together with excruciating clarity. His son is about to die. If Eddie doesn’t do something, Christopher will die.

“Christopher!” Eddie shouts. But he’s drowned out by the din of traffic.

Buck looks back though. He looks back and frowns. Stop frowning and stop him! Eddie wants to scream. 

Eddie scoops up Maisy sort of roughly. The hat falls to the ground. 

“CHRISTOPHER!”

The lights change. The pedestrian walk sign starts flashing.

“CHRIS, WAIT!” Eddie shouts, charging forward.. 

Christopher is about to take a step forward. Maisy is crying in Eddie’s arms. Buck is looking between Chris and Eddie. He reaches out a hand for Chris.

Seemingly out of nowhere, a woman in a dark hoodie and baseball cap steps right in front of Chris. He nearly bumps into her. Eddie can’t see her face, but she lifts a phone up to Chris, pointing to it, like she’s asking for directions. Christopher pauses what he’s doing to help her. 

Two seconds later, a delivery van careens through the red light, into the crosswalk, and hits two people. 

But Christopher isn’t one of them. 

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36 for ⏲️

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“Who was I?” Buck demands. “Who did you think I was?”

Eddie frowns. “What do you mean?”

“Well obviously you woke up to something other than who you were bargaining for!”

Eddie shakes his head. “No… No, it was you.”

That stops Buck cold.

“It-it was?” 

Eddie nods. 

“You’re lying,” Buck accuses.

“No.”

“You’re straight,” Buck accuses. 

“No.”

No?

“What are you talking about?” Buck asks. 

“I’m not straight,” Eddie says.

“You’re not?” 

“No! How could I be straight and in love with you?” Eddie asks.

Buck gapes. 

“You’re not in love with me,” Buck makes yet another unsubstantiated accusation.

“Yes, I am,” Eddie argues. “God, it’s like a good chunk of the reason we even came back!”

“No.”

“Yes!” 

“No, Eddie! Then why did you kick me out of bed?”

“Because I was supposed to tell you properly! Not hump your leg like a dog!”

“So, instead you decided, what? To crush my soul?”

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36 for 🔀

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The last thing he feels is the sensation of Eddie’s fingers carding through his hair. 

When he wakes up, some time later, they’ve hardly moved. Eddie is awake, scrolling on his phone with one hand, still scratching Buck’s head with the other. He looks entirely at ease, when Buck moves his head to look at Eddie’s face. He doesn’t look at all thrown off to be in bed with a man, or a green man, or Buck. He looks as serene as if they’ve done this a hundred times. 

Buck turns his head to press a kiss to Eddie’s chest. 

“Hi,” Eddie mumbles.

“Hi,” Buck replies sleepily. 

“How are you feeling?” Eddie asks. 

“Really good,” Buck says. “Thank you.”

Eddie smiles. “Good.” 

“I feel lighter,” he explains. 

“Mmm,” Eddie hums in acknowledgment. “Maybe because you’re just… You.”

“Yeah,” Buck had to admit. “Maybe.” 

“You can drop it, you know. Whenever you want. You don’t have to hide around Chris and I.” 

“Do you like me better green or something?” Buck asks. 

Eddie laughs. “No. I like you feeling good. That’s all. Chris might like you better green, though. No promises that his motives aren’t entirely geeky.” 

Buck smirks. “Fair enough. Okay, uh… I guess, I’ll um… I’ll just see how it goes.”

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36 for 🔼

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He’s sitting around the table with his partners, his stepkids, his sister, his niece, and his pretty-much brother-in-law. How great is that? How much of a dream come true? It’s been a really hard year, but here they all are. Maddie is doing great. Buck thinks Eddie is getting there, too. Shannon is close to graduating her program. Things have been tough, but Buck thinks the future looks bright. 

▶️

Eddie made the right choice. 

Everyone is so happy at Thanksgiving dinner. They’re all so happy, and it’s really about Maddie more than anything, so it’s good that Eddie didn’t risk disturbing anything. He doesn’t need his war trauma spoiling the good mood. And neither does anyone else. 

At one point after dinner, Jane is sitting on Maddie’s lap. 

Aunt Maddie. They tell her to call them Aunt Maddie and Uncle Chim. It’s Shannon’s idea, but Eddie can tell how happy it makes Buck. If his sister is her aunt, then he is her father. It doesn’t matter how much they’ve told him before. Eddie thinks he’ll always need a bit of reassurance when it comes to that. 

Chris is told he can do whatever makes him comfortable. So, for the time being, nothing changes there. But Jane happily babbles a jumbled combo of the titles - Auntaddie and Unc-shim - and everyone finds it endearing and delightful.

“I can’t believe she’s almost two,” Maddie says. “You’re growing up so quickly, Jane!”

Of course, it doesn’t help that Maddie hasn’t seen most of it, between the pandemic and her own situation. No one addresses that, though.

“I know,” Shannon smiles. “I can’t believe my second child is a toddler, when it really feels like my first one still should be.”

“Agreed,” Eddie nods. 

“Your first child is still practically a toddler,” Chim pats Maddie’s shoulder and smirks at Buck.

Buck just rolls his eyes. 

“What are you doing for her birthday?” Maddie asks.

“Nothing huge,” Shannon says. “We were just hoping to have some people over, considering she didn’t have any sort of party last year.”

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33 for 🧜‍♂️

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Eddie leads him away, out the backyard gate.

“Is he okay?” He hears Probie ask after him.

“Buck’s just sensitive to salt water,” Hen answers quickly. 

Well, that isn’t technically a lie. 

🌻

“What is going on with you?” Eddie demands when they’re back in the engine.

“I’ve been jinxed,” Buck says. “What else?”

“I don’t know, Buck,” Eddie whispers. “Isn’t it a little weird that these are all water related catastrophes happening just as you get unreasonably mad at Ravi?”

Buck scoffs. “It’s not unreasonable! And, also, you know I can’t do that.”

“Do you know that?” Eddie asks. “You never exactly got the merman handbook.”

“I don’t have water telekinesis, Eddie,” Buck hisses. “And my anger is very valid!”

“How the hell is it valid?” Eddie demands. “Ravi is just being nice.” 

“You’re just on a first-name basis with Probie now?” Buck asks.

“Yes? Pretty sure I was with everyone else on my first day, too,” Eddie says. “Oh, except maybe you. Because, remember, you hated me that day, too.”

“No! I didn’t hate you!” Buck protests. “I was insecure!”

“Which is what I’m chalking this up to,” Eddie replies.

---

[8-rock]

GENDER STUDIES is out now! 🎉

A comic treatment of the challenges, complexities, and occasional absurdity of life at the crossroads of race, gender, and geekiness.

[edutainer2022]

Sending hugs and strength as always.

I’d love to know any thoughts you have about the Tracys as kids in the happy times. What do you think they got up to? Do you headcanon the farm / ranch / some other Kansas home? Or did Jeff and Lucy live somewhere more built up / accessible to NASA? What were the kids’ hobbies? What would a family day out have looked like?

Oh, @idontknowreallywhy, thank you for the ask! I actually tend to go hazy on the boys' childhood, because the way kids work is not my forte. In my heart of hearts, I see them as latchkey kids of nondescript rural/smalltown US. A meadow outside the backyard, long bus commutes to school. A kind of chaotic but tight and warm, fun, quirky world, reigned supreme by their mother. Think Gilmore Girls, but a single mother of three boys, initially. With Jeff space-cowboying it would be just her and the back to back eldest three for quite some time.

Also think The Sound of Music - she's the one with piano and art. And the horses. There were sing alongs and movie marathons, and board games, and junk snacks, and bake offs, and magic in that household. That's why I also think, much as Scott worships and seeks approval of a (always away) father, he was Mom's right hand and White Knight. Mom's champion and deputy in wrangling the younger brothers. There would, of course, be SHENANIGANS. Sometimes Mom Tracy would just discover zen of a boys mom and have a glass of red on hand.

Since we have Gran Roca, I also sometimes think Yellowstone. She's the one from old(er) Manifest Destiny ranching money. She knows how to get her hands dirty, but it's removed from Jeff's first generation off the farm experiences. She sees the help, but she's also used to having them around - hence the five kids without batting an eye, given Jeff's military/space career. That would quite organically convert into the boy's we know - humble, generous, approachable, but somewhat sheltered.

I also think that Jeff's soaring wealth, Mom's untimely demise and grief buried in work, would spell something like a Warton Academy. Maybe not a full on boarding school, but a posh prep school with Ivy League pipeline and uniform blazers with embroidered crests. At least for the elder three's high school stretch. That would also, probably, mean shifting base to a bigger city and a dramatic change of pace in the boys' routine.

The boys hobbies? Scott is obviously a Rescue Scout extraordinaire. He's never met a sport he wasn't good at. But I also think School Parliament, Speech and Debate, maybe ROTC (to fit a military stint with my understanding of the timeline). Scott is earmarked for leadership and high pressure operations early on. National Honors Society, hands down. Dad would never tolerate anything less than excellent and Scott intended to be EVERYTHING Dad was - including space track. Calculus may actually be his "nerdy guilty pleasure". I also absolutely don't see how Mom didn't teach him the piano first. It likely didn't go far, but he gets by at the keyboard.

Virgil is the music and arts kid, obviously. He probably followed Scott into many hobbies and clubs, originally, but his strengths and disposition are just so obviously different.

John loves school. The more school - the merrier. Coding, and astronomy, and physics. Languages on the side. Gifted program. The Big Bang Theory worthy combo of Supreme nerd-dom. I'd say music too - comes with the territory of good ear for languages. Sports by necessity - to keep up with the original Turbo Twosome, and to get space rated. He came to actually enjoy sports, on his own terms.

Come to think of it, the Elder Trio are a token comical display of the Prom King always flanked by two sidekicks, who embody the very definition of "geeky uncool". In hindsight, John is sometimes amazed that Scott actually ENJOYED hanging out with them and did so by choice. Still does so.

[the-saturn-system]

Who Are We?

About us:

We are an endogenic system who supports other endos, and we believe all plurals deserve respect! We also like to do Userboxes using HTML

We, at the moment, are composed of 4 individuals, a brief introduction of us for you:

Zadhlan:

Anthropomorphic bee giantess. Harsh and Tough individual who can show affection but doesn't like Tumblr too much.

Lea:

Centaur girl who loves cute stuff, science, and programming, but also loves magic and occultism, basically a Technomancer. She is our first merge and she is eager to interact

Juna:

Anthropomorphic fox with a cyberpunk aesthetic that embraces naturism, is good with technology, is a good manager, and helps us to keep on track with everything happening within the system. She also acts like a brat and pushes us out of our comfort zone.

Matt

That would be me, the Host who is writing this post, I care for people I like and also love programming, I'm pretty much a weeb and love a lot of nerdy and geeky stuff.

Go Away If:

You are a transphobe, racist, xenophobe, or anything like that... You get the gist of it.

You are a douchebag

I mean, just don't be a douche... is it that hard?

A Bit More Info:

We love One Piece

We love Adventure Time

We love games, books, podcasts, and anything related to storytelling

We will love you if you don't give us hate, we will believe in you!

Current Hyperfocus

Stardew Valley

One Piece

Tumblr

Python Programming

Talent Management

DNI because we literally were asked if anti-endos could interact here

Anti-endos

DIP (Do Interact, Please)

Mogai

Traumagenic systems who support endo

People with autism, schizophrenia and any type of mental disorder

Anyone who is not a douche bag

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

Gender Studies by Ajuan Mance

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When you’re the only Black kid in the honors program or (any program) at your mostly white high school, or one of a handful of Black graduate students in your PhD program, or one of two African American women on the faculty at your Pac-10 employer, it’s not your gender non-conformity that sets you apart from your peers. In those environments, your Blackness is the first thing people notice about you. Still, there are other ways of being different--and feeling different--that can’t be attributed to race, especially if you’re one of the people whose awareness of the unwritten rules of what it means to be a boy or a girl (or a man or a woman) is tempered by the fact that most of those rules don’t feel quite right. In Gender Studies: True Confessions of an Accidental Outlaw, Ajuan Mance gives comic treatment to the challenges, complexities, and occasional absurdity of life at the crossroads of race, gender, and geekiness. This graphic memoir answers important questions like: How many preschoolers have to mistake you for your dad before you actually start to forget your own name; if a Black girl is awful at double-dutch jump rope is it a reflection on her gender identity, racial identity, or both; and is viola player a gender or just a sexual orientation? Ajuan Mance’s comic Gender Confessions take up each of these questions and more, as it invites to share in those moments that mark the path of a gender explorer.

Mod opinion: I haven't read this graphic novel memoir and I probably personally wont, but if you enjoy zine-like memoir this could be interesting to you!

[correctrvbquotes]

Cut back to Church and Wash

Church: You're a fucking idiot.

Washington: That's not the reaction I expected.

Church: You think I'm a computer program?

Washington: Why is that hard to believe?

Church: Uh, how 'bout 'cause I'm a person! That I have been my whole life? That I have memories from when I'm a kid? And I don't remember being a calculator, dude.

Washington: A.I. are programs based on an actual human mind. You're bound to have some residual memories. They're just not yours.

Church: Oh, you're so full o' shit.

Washington: And after what you've been through its not hard to imagine you wouldn't-

Church: Oh, st- thi- give me a break, dude.

Washington: Okay, fine. I guess you being a spirit makes more sense.

Church: Fuck yeah, it does. It's way less geeky, asshole.

Washington: A spirit.

Church: Yeah. That's right.

Washington: A ghost!

Church: Boo, motherfucker.