#he will become the King when he turns at least 70).

[emdeerm]

Half-brother?!?!????

Prompt ig. Don't have enough knowledge to pull it off.

So, Dp stuff happen. AGIT too. So PP is gone and forgotten.

ANYWAY. Time passes, and after another huge battle of Ghosts, Maddie dies. Jack is distraught. He wasn't the most attentive parent before and had completely stopped trying to be one after that.

Danny was 17 and Jazz was 19 when they woke up to a small note with an apology.

Jack moved away. He was in his late 40s, the Ghosts were never his biggest interest tbh, it was Maddie and he loved her and her interests to bits. Now that the driving force was gone he just saw no point.

He got back into Uni. Got a degree and started travelling to different sights.

There he met Janet Drake and the rest is history upto your interpretation.

Tim, when he becomes Robin, does a more thorough check of his family and finds out about the possibility that he might have siblings. Adult, independent siblings. He didn't know whether or not to reach out. If he even should. He found records of them searching for his father. Maybe they wouldn't at all be happy to learn about the fact that their dad had a whole new family...

[victoriadallonfan]

Not to claim Godzilla x Kong was a deep film, but credit where it’s due, it has by far the most respectful portrayal of indigenous people in all of the Kong films.

This is not a high bar and I’m NOT saying it’s the pinnacle of progressive film work, but it’s interesting nonetheless.

Spoilers below, of course.

For those of you who haven’t seen any of the older Kong films outside of the Monsterverse, the general plot beat is that a wealthy businessman/philanthropist/greedy asshole goes to Skull Island to find something new to make a lot of money (film for the OG/Peter Jackson and Oil for the 70’s film), and comes across a tribe of “barbarian” natives who kidnap the beautiful white woman whom they sacrifice to Kong, whom they worship.

It’s such a cliche that even Peter Jackson does it in his 2005 film (and it’s possibly even more racist than the older ones):

As you can see, there is a very familiar pattern

The Iwi tribe of the Monsterverse is handled very differently

In Kong: Skull Island, it actually does try to play into previous viewers perceptions; we meet the Iwi as the protags stumble upon their village ruins and are surrounded by. Tension is tight, and it looks like it’ll be a repeat of the previous films… until the character of Hank Marlow arrives and diffuses the tension entirely, revealing that the Iwi have been generous and caring hosts to him.

And yes, while they do worship Kong, it’s not out of fear, but rather that Kong protects them from the hazards of Skull Island. The Iwi are the ones who help the crew get a working ship and aid them in escaping the island.

This is followed up in Godzilla vs Kong, where we tragically learn that a massive tropical storm (I think implied to be due to King Ghidorah hurricanes) sank the entire island and left Jia as the sole survivor of her tribe, saved due to Kong protecting her from the rising floods.

Kong and Jia are then seen as a near inseparable duo, further twisting the “beauty and beast” dynamic of the previous films, making it more about how they are both alone except for each other. Kong even learns sign language from Jia in one of the best movie reveals of the series:

It’s even Jia who is able to give Kong the morale boost to save Godzilla from Mechagodzilla.

And then we get into Godzilla x Kong. Kong and Jia, while having a new home, still feel isolated because of their cultures (or lack thereof) and make excuses to see each other as much as possible. Which is turned on its head as Kong finds other Apes and the Iwi tribe have returned (or at least) an offshoot of them, as the protectors of humanity who calls Godzilla to their aid.

I was a bit wary of making them telepathic, but I liked that they used it more like a separate language than a superpower, with Jia serving as that bridge as she finds her culture, her adoptive mother accepts that Jia may want this life more than one back home (where she felt out of place), and Jia becoming ANOTHER bridge as she helps resurrect Mothra who goes onto make Godzilla and Kong form an alliance!

Ultimately, Jia parts ways with the Iwi on good terms to live with her adoptive mother, happy to know there are people of her culture she can visit and Kong lives on with his people.

But I especially appreciate a moment in the film that pretty much lampshades the older Kong movies.

One of the characters is filming himself and others as they venture into Hollow Earth, desperate to get his fame and fortune in making people realize he was a hero and not a conspiracy theorist (he was a spy for Apex Labs, the ones who built mechagodzilla in the first place). Another character is an animal doctor and naturalist, who points out that, historically, native populations don’t tend to do well when exposed to the modern world.

Add on to the fact that the Iwi are telepathic and know how to use crystals to alter gravity in Hollow Earth, they would absolutely be the target of government operations and experimentation. Aka, a far more grand version of what happens in the older Kong films.

The film ends with the footage not being used and the Iwi living in peace, having Mothra once more to protect them.

Like I said, it’s not groundbreaking stuff, but I appreciate how different it is.

[sonicasura]

More info on the Nobody Like You AU! I figured why not expand more about it! Now let's get started!

Edit: Someone actually made a fic of this on AO3. (They got my permission btw!)

Kafka's Kaiju form looks similar to canon but with the differences I mentioned in Always A Kaiju. His adult form is around 70 meters in size, he has large obsidian wings outlined by luminous green bone, a long tail ending with a scythe-like blade, long jagged dorsal plates that go down from his neck to tail, and completely green glowing eyes bearing X shaped pupils. A huge contrast compared to when he was a little kid.

Kid!Kafka basically looks like a chubby baby version of his canon kaiju form. The man was barely corgi sized at the start! He really began to grow once he started to reach adolescence. Traits such as his wings, tail blade, and unique pupils begin to crop up during his teenage years. (Yes he does take Soshiro for a flight a few times.)

Kafka knew his size would eventually become a problem. It's more difficult to sneak around and he couldn't sneak onto Hoshina Clan property anymore as he would be so easy to spot. He never thought about trying to become human until Kafka eavesdropped on an outdoor viewing of Ponyo.

Whenever he's in a slump, the Kaiju often sneak over to an outdoor movie theater and watch whatever they're playing. An argument for Soshiro was enough to warrant this. Kafka knew he could shift his body but it's an ability he never bothered to test.

Watching Ponyo gave him enough determination to try. He wanted to continue seeing Soshiro and his foster mother Sakuya. Thus Kafka got to work in figuring out how to become human. From experimenting with his shifting abilities to reading up on human anatomy.

Although one thing Kafka really needed to improve was human interaction. He has only spoken to two people and that's not enough to help him blend in. Thus the man often sought out people to talk to once he got used to moving around as a human.

Kafka's most important ally in this endeavor is Mina Ashiro. He had accidentally bumped into her during a walk. The kaiju in disguise noticed how lonely she seemed to be thus struck up a conversation. Mina would quickly become his best friend and gave Kafka some pretty solid advice on certain things.

This includes how to court Soshiro as he had no clue on 'dating'. It was a very pleasant surprise to learn his lover would be in the same Division as her. Mina was also Kafka's Maid of Honor for their wedding.

Now he hasn't told her what he really is. Kafka had learned how much Mina hated kaiju and was honestly scared that their friendship would end if she ever found out. He hated lying to her but knew nothing good would come out of telling the truth. Soshiro usually has to reassure Kafka about the topic. However this was a secret only his husband could tell and he wouldn't push him to make such a decision.

Kafka joins the Monster Sweepers for two different reasons. The first being it pays quite well as he does need money to spoil himself and his mate. His second reason is that it's a quick meal. Kafka often dug through the trash when he was younger because it's where a good chunk of a kaiju corpse goes after clean up.

The company wouldn't care much if portions mysteriously disappeared over time and he's least likely to get in trouble should he be caught by taking the job. Similar to Mina, he cherishes the bond he shares with the Monster Sweepers. Kafka's less scared of asking 'hypothetical' questions about his true form to them than her.

When they became adults, Soshiro did ask his lover just how big his kaiju form had gotten. Cue one impromptu (and concerning for the Hoshina) middle of nowhere country side trip. A thought proven right as he watched Kafka turn into a 70 m titan. The himbo obviously cracks a monster movie joke to ease the tension. Nothing like a laugh to help Soshiro deal with the fact he's in love with the next King of the Kaiju.

Hibino became a middle name for the couple once the two married. It was too important for Kafka to replace as it reminded him of his human foster mother's kindness. Even moreso because she perished during No.6's attack.

One of the few times Kafka ever went berserk against another Kaiju. He was lucky that he kept himself in check enough to stay at a human size and avoid detection. Soshiro took some months off to comfort his lover for his loss.

Kafka has met his lover's family when he got a good grasp of human interaction and his human form. Thus he avoided the whole approval process when Soshiro announced they were dating. One of the things Kafka took up to impress them was cooking.

He does experiment with different ingredients which includes kaiju meat but he reserved that bit to himself. Snacking on human food made the man quite the foodie. Plus he loves seeing Soshiro smile as he offers him a homemade Mont Blanc.

Kafka makes his appearance during the Tachikawa Invasion. Soshiro had invited him over for the party. Kafka stealthily dispatched some of the wyvern kaiju without being spotted but he had to transform to stop the bomb.

Everyone made assumptions about the Vice Captain's husband being replaced. That is until Soshiro raised his sword at them when some officers aimed their guns at Kafka. Only the Third Division knows the truth about the two lovers under Mina's orders. It's one of the few times that Soshiro was glad for his family's influence.

The Defense Force is eventually told once a case is built for Kafka. With how things are ramping up, it would be a matter of time anyway. Soshiro would rather strike first with his husband's approval than leave it up to fate.

@noodlesbf-blog @iceclew @omniithe-deer @renard-dartigue @drmarune @kafkahibinomybeloved @terra-sketches

[honeylikesyanderes]

Yanderes with a blind reader

thanks for requesting anon!

i hope this is what you were looking for and hope you enjoy!

18+ mdni

asks/requests are still open!

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karma:

karma would be a lot more protective with a blind darling

he would be the type to keep and extra eye on them

and make sure that they're always comfortable whether they're in public or in private

he's also the type to glare at people who make rude comments about darling because they are blind

and if they came up to you and tried to make you feel bad, he would verbally berate them

which is strange because karma doesn't speak a lot

God help whoever dares to lay a hand on you tho

they will be wiped off the face of the earth.

karma is definitely more gentle with a blind darling

especially if they have a history of people bullying/being mean to them.

even tho karma isnt one to be touchy or talkative, he'd let darling touch him a lot and he'd speak a lot

so they can know and really enjoy his presence.

(he also has this super secret fantasy where darling touches his face very sensually while trying to feel his facial features.)

if darling's vision can be corrected via surgery and darling is willing to pursue that route, karma will be 100% willing to foot the bill.

bhodi:

i think bhodi would really appreciate a blind darling

cause he would love that someone liked him for him

rather than his conventionally attractive looks

it really boosts his self esteem

bhodi would become more possessive tho

because darling fell for him bc of his personality and his voice

he wouldn't want anyone to take them away from him

(this is also partly because bhodi has self-esteem issues and doesn't think he's good enough for darling)

that being said,

bhodi would probably turn up his clinginess and stalking from 90% to 200%

he'd try and follow you everywhere (even into the bathroom if he can)

and he avoids leaving you alone with anyone else

he might even force you to quit your job and lock you away in his home

he tells you its ''for your own good'' and that ''the outside world is dangerous''

he just loves you too much to lose you darling

and he doesn't mind utilising your vision as a reason to keep you all to himself forever.

memory:

memory is curious

he hasnt really interacted a lot with humans, due to the fact that he cant cope with their stench

and he's in a little bit of awe when he realises that you cant see.

he's definitely the most gentle with darling out of all of the yanderes

and he is a lot more caring

he will aggressively defend you when his father says something rude about your inability to see

and he most definitely doesn't mind murdering anyone that deems you 'unworthy' or calls you rude names.

he will try to find methods to cure your vision problems

because being blind in a royal court is very dangerous

especially due to the fact that you're the mate and going to be the ruling partner of the next kings

people would attempt to hurt darling

and since memory is pretty good with inventions and science, he'll work something out

and if all else fails, then he'll turn you into a vampire asap

it may not make your vision perfect

but it will make darling's vision at least 70% better

darling would have to wear glasses at most.

max:

max is a little demon.

so dont be surprised if he lies to darling about things going on in the palace that they cant see

he'll be a little bit like bhodi

in the sense where he'll use darling's inability to see properly to increase their fear

then he'll utilise that fear to make darling dependent on him.

from lying about attacks, to telling fibs that they were almost assassinated-

max will do anything to keep himself in control.

he just wants to be wanted by darling.

he just has a terrible approach to it.

(he may also use his lies to trick darling into sleeping with him)

on the other hand, max isnt all bad

when darling eventually falls in love with him, he will be more open to them

he lies less and less

and he will be more vulnerable to them

he will feel a sense of closeness, because (like bhodi) someone that he calls his loves him for him.

he will kill whoever says anything rude about darling and their sight

doesn't matter if its his parents or a maid or a member of the court.

they're dead.

when darling gets part of their vision back after being turned, max becomes more protective

tho he's a manipulative ass and secretly a softboy, he doesn't want any harm to come to darling

no one is allowed to see them unless he or memory are there.

and he also always carries a spare of darling's glasses in case anything happens to the pair that they wear regularly.

[clarktooncrossing]

Didn't Wanna Feel Older in 2024? TOO LATE!

So long, 2023! You have been a weird-@$$ year to say the least. Between by having to repair old thumb drives, purchase a new printer, finding out I'm susceptible to anxiety attacks, trying out dating for the first time, getting my Discord and Steam account hacked, starting a new Discord server since said account was never unhacked, opened myself up to commissions, managed to post art for Halloween, got Covid, summoned more Kaijus to play an elaborate game of poker, and had a merry enough Christmas. Here's hoping 2024 will prove better. At the moment I have no new goals, since I just want to relax after four months of constantly being active. There's a mile of books, movies, and TV shows I need to get caught up on! My opinions on all of them will be given in future Giraffe's Eye Views, but for now let's get to what you all came here for: yet another unnecessarily long list of things celebrating major milestones this year!

You all loved it when I did this last year. In fact it got more attention that anything else I posted, including the original art I put way more effort and time into. Nah, that didn't sting at all. Seeing my sketches get ignored is so much fun. Passive-aggressive joking aside, I do still love making these lists, so let's get started with some major stuff this year.

Thanksgiving wasn't too long ago, so why not mention that the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade turns 100 this year? I know, that's insane! Watching this festive event has become a seasonal staple in my house and is the only reason I've ever signed up for Peacock. Thank goodness in all those years it hasn't been smashed by a giant monster.

Godzilla turns 70 freak'n years old this year! How crazy insane is that? Here's hoping his old age won't slow him down when he teams up with King Kong this April. Even if it does, Gojira will continue being cinema's coolest character!

Contrasting with the King of the Monsters, Mary Poppins turns 60 years old this year. This movie, considered to be Walt's last masterpiece, has aged considerably well even after all this time.

Oh yeah, and Mickey Mouse enters the public domain this year. Still not entirely sure how that works, but whatever. What I do know is...

Anything from 1974 turns 50 this year. That includes-

The Fort Wilderness Resort (January 1st)

Happy Days (January 15th)

Blazing Saddles (February 7th)

"Waterloo" by ABBA (March 4th)

“Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot (March 25th)

"Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan (April 25th)

Herbie Rides Again (June 6th)

"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd (June 24th)

America Sings (June 29th)

Gone in 60 Seconds (July 28th)

Hong Kong Phooey (September 7th)

Shazam! (TV series) (September 7th)

Little House on the Prairie (September 11th)

Wolverine debuted in The Incredible Hulk #180 (October)

Arkham Asylum makes its first appearance in Batman #258 (October)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (October 11th)

Phantom of the Paradise (October 31st)

Earthquake (November 15th)

The Year Without a Santa Claus (December 10th)

Young Frankenstein (December 15th)

The Godfather Part II (December 20th)

Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Too! (December 20th)

The Island at the Top of the World (December 20th)

An Adaptation of Dickens' Christmas Carol, Performed by The Walt Disney Players

“Bennie and the Jets” by Elton John

"Hooked On A Feeling" by Blue Swede

“The Loco-Motion” by Grand Funk Railroad

Anything from 1979 turns 45 this year. That includes-

Captain America (The TV movie) (January 19th)

The Dukes of Hazzard (January 26th)

The Warriors (February 9th)

John Carpenter's Elvis (February 11th)

Hair (March 14th)

"In the Navy" by the Village People (March 17th)

The Bad News Bears (March 24th)

Phantasm (March 28th)

"We Are Family" by Sister Sledge (April)

Nickelodeon (April 1st)

"Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind, & Fire (May 6th)

Alien (May 25th)

Rocky II (June 15th)

"My Sharona" by The Knacks (June 18th)

The Muppet Movie (June 22nd) - THIS MOVIE SLAPS!

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (June 27th)

The Amityville Horror (July 27th)

"Highway to Hell" by AC/DC (July 27th)

Apocalypse Now (August 15th)

"Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra (August 24th)

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (September 2nd)

The Bugs Bunny / Road Runner Movie (September 14th)

Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (September 22nd)

Spider-Woman (TV show) (September 22nd)

The Black Stallion (October 17th)

Atari's Asteroids (November)

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (November 6th)

Pink Floyd's The Wall (November 30th)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (December 7th)

1971 (December 14th)

The Jerk (December 14th)

The Black Hole (December 20th)

Mickey Mouse Disco

Anything from 1984 turns 40 this year. That includes-

The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man (January)

Night Court (January 4th)

"Rock You Like a Hurricane" by Scorpions (February 3rd)

Footloose (February 17th)

Nintendo's Punch-Out!! (February 17th)

"Eat It" by Weird Al Yankovic (February 28th)

Splash (March 9th)

Children of the Corn (March 9th)

Run DMC (March 27th)

Romancing the Stone (March 30th)

The Toxic Avenger (April 11th)

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (April 13th)

My Little Pony: Rescue at Midnight Castle (April 14th)

"We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister (April 27th)

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise (May)

Marvel's Secret Wars (May)

Spider-Man's Black Suit debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May)

"What's Love Got to Do with It" by Tina Turner (May 1st)

WHAM!'s Make It Big (May 14th)

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (May 23rd)

Once Upon a Time in America (June 1st)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (June 1st)

Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. (June 4th)

Ghostbusters (June 8th)

Gremlins (June 8th)

The Karate Kid (June 22nd)

Prince's Purple Rain (June 25th)

Conan the Destroyer (June 29th)

The Last Starfighter (July 13th)

The Muppets Take Manhattan (July 13th)

The NeverEnding Story (July 20th)

The Adventures of Andre & Wally B. (July 25th)

Dragon's Lair (TV show) (September 8th)

Voltron (September 10th)

Muppet Babies (September 15th)

Miami Vice (September 16th)

The Transformers Franchise (September 17th)

Murder, She Wrote (September 30th)

Thomas & Friends (October 9th)

Fist of the North Star (anime) (October 11th)

"We Belong" by Pat Benatar (October 16th)

The Terminator (October 26th)

"Like a Virgin" by Madonna (October 31st)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (November 16th)

Supergirl (movie) (November 21st)

Beverly Hills Cop (December 5th)

Hydlide (December 13th)

Starman (December 14th)

Frankenweenie (December 14th)

Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (December 19th)

The Country Bear Christmas Special (December 19th)

Anything from 1989 turns 35 this year. That includes-

The Arsenio Hall Show (January 3rd)

Gotham by Gaslight (February)

SimCity (February)

LJN's Friday the 13th for NES (February)

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (February 17th)

The Toxic Avenger Part II (February 24th)

"Like a Prayer" by Madonna (March 3rd)

Quantum Leap (March 26th)

The Jim Henson Hour (April 14th)

Ranma 1/2 (April 15th)

Pet Sematary (April 21st)

Nintendo's Super Mario Land (April 21st)

Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever (April 24th)

Dragon Ball Z (April 26th)

Disney's Hollywood Studios (formally Disney-MGM Studios) (May 1st)

Disney's Pleasure Island (May 1st)

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (May 7th)

Konami's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for NES (May 12th)

Road House (May 19th)

"Bust a Move" by Young MC (May 22nd)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (May 24th)

Typhoon Lagoon (June 1st)

Dead Poets Society (June 9th)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (June 9th)

Tales from the Crypt (June 10th)

Ghostbusters II (June 16th)

Roger Rabbit in Tummy Trouble (June 23rd)

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (June 23rd)

Tim Burton's Batman (June 23rd)

The Karate Kid Part III (June 30th)

Do the Right Thing (June 30th)

Weekend at Bernie's (July 5th)

Seinfeld (July 5th)

Lethal Weapon 2 (July 7th)

When Harry Met Sally… (July 14th)

Splash Mountain (July 17th)

UHF (July 21st)

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (July 28th)

Kiki's Delivery Service (July 29th)

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (August 11th)

"Pump Up the Jam" by Technotronic (August 18th)

Saved by the Bell (August 20th)

"The Best" by Tina Turner (August 21st)

Little Monsters (August 25th)

LJN's Back to the Future on NES (September)

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (September 4th)

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (September 4th)

American Gladiators (September 9th)

Captain N: The Game Master (September 9th)

Beetlejuice: The Animated Series (September 9th)

LJN's Who Framed Roger Rabbit for NES (September 14th)

Capcom's DuckTales for NES (September 14th)

Doogie Howser, M.D (September 19th)

Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (September 19th)

Baywatch (September 22nd)

Family Matters (September 22nd)

Penn & Teller Get Killed (September 22nd)

Capcom's DuckTales for NES (October)

Neil Young's Freedom (October 2nd)

Prince of Persia for Apple II (October 3rd)

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (October 13th)

The Little Mermaid (November 17th)

All Dogs Go to Heaven (November 17th)

Prancer (November 17th)

Back to the Future Part II (November 22nd)

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (November 24th)

America's Funniest Home Videos (November 26th)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (December 1st)

The Wizard (December 15th)

The Simpsons (December 17th)

Konami's Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse on NES (December 22nd)

Fester's Quest for NES

Anything from 1994 turns 30 this year. That includes-

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown (January 18th)

The Critic (January 26th)

Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin (January 26th)

"Baby, I Love Your Way" by Big Mountain (February 1st)

Green Day's Dookie (February 1st)

Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for Genesis (February 2nd)

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (February 4th)

Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (February 5th)

Aladdin: The Series (February 6th)

The Busy World of Richard Scarry (March 9th)

Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (March 18th)

Nintendo's Super Metroid for SNES (March 19th)

Food Rocks (March 26th)

Thumbelina (March 30th)

Final Fantasy VI (April 2nd)

Space Ghost Coast to Coast (April 15th)

All That (April 16th)

Doom II for MS-DOS (May 5th)

The Stand (May 8th)

Weezer's Blue Album (May 10th)

The Crow (May 13th)

The Return of Jafar and Disney Direct-to-Home Sequels as a whole (May 20th)

Beverly Hills Cop III (May 25th)

The Flintstones (May 27th)

Speed (June 10th)

The Lion King (June 15th)

Forrest Gump (July 6th)

Angels in the Outfield (July 15th)

True Lies (July 15th)

Black Beauty (July 29th)

The Mask (July 29th)

The Little Rascals (August 5th)

"Cotton Eye Joe" by Rednex (August 12th)

EarthBound for SNES (August 27th)

VR Troopers (September 3rd)

Street Sharks (September 7th)

The Magic School Bus (September 10th)

The Tick (September 10th)

Quiz Show (September 14th)

Léon: The Professional (September 14th)

Tekken (September 21st)

Friends (September 22nd)

The Shawshank Redemption (September 23rd)

Ed Wood (September 27th)

Earthworm Jim (October)

Spider-Man's Infamous Clone Saga (October)

A Troll in Central Park (October 7th)

Pulp Fiction (October 14th)

Wes Craven's New Nightmare (October 14th)

Sega's Sonic & Knuckles for Genesis (October 18th)

Clerks (October 19th)

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (October 22nd)

Gargoyles (October 24th)

Gullah Gullah Island (October 24th)

Killer Instinct (October 28th)

Mortal Kombat II (November)

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (November 4th)

In Search of Dr. Seuss (November 6th)

The Santa Clause (November 11th)

Rare's Donkey Kong Country for SNES (November 18th)

Miracle on 34th Street remake (November 18th)

Star Trek Generations (November 18th)

The Swan Princess (November 18th)

Spider-Man: The Animated Series (November 19th)

Disney's Greatest Hits on Ice (November 25th)

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (December 12th)

The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure (December 13th)

Dumb and Dumber (December 16th)

Richie Rich (December 21st)

Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (December 25th)

Anything from 1999 turns 25 this year. That includes-

Ed, Edd n Eddy (January 4th)

Batman Beyond (January 10th)

The Sopranos (January 10th)

Jon Stewart becomes host of The Daily Show (January 11th)

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort (January 15th)

Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. for N64 (January 21st)

Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (and a crap load of other Disney Channel Original movies for that matter) (January 23rd)

Zoboomafoo (January 25th)

"My Name Is" by Eminem (January 25th)

Family Guy (January 31st)

Square's Final Fantasy VIII for PS1 (February 11th)

The Planet's Funniest Animals (February 17th)

October Sky (February 19th)

Office Space (February 19th)

Konami's Silent Hill for PS1 (February 23rd)

Batman: No Man's Land (March)

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (March)

Pepsiman for PS1 (March 4th)

Test Trak (March 17th)

RollerCoaster Tycoon (March 22nd)

Doug's 1st (and only) Movie (March 26th)

"Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin (March 27th)

The Matrix (March 31st)

"I Want It That Way" by The Backstreet Boys (April 12th)

"What's My Age Again?" by blink-182 (April 13th)

Mickey Mouse Works (May 1st)

SpongeBob SquarePants (May 1st)

The Mummy (May 7th)

"Genie in a Bottle" by Christina Aguilera (May 11th)

Aliens Versus Predator (game) (May 13th)

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (May 19th)

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (ride) (June 4th)

Disney Sing Along Songs: Flik's Musical Adventure at Disney's Animal Kingdom (June 8th)

Smash Mouth's Astro Lounge and their hit "All Star" (June 8th)

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (June 11th)

Tarzan (June 18th)

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (June 30th)

Wild Wild West (June 30th)

American Pie (July 9th)

The Blair Witch Project (July 14th)

Muppets from Space (July 14th)

Eyes Wide Shut (July 16th)

Inspector Gadget (July 23rd)

Deep Blue Sea (July 28th)

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (July 29th)

The Iron Giant (August 6th)

The Sixth Sense (August 6th)

Rocket Power (August 16th)

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (the American version) (August 16th)

Dragon Tales (September 6th)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (September 20th)

The West Wing (September 22nd)

Capcom's Resident Evil 3: Nemesis for PS1 (September 22nd)

Freaks and Geeks (September 25th)

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (September 28th)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (September 29th)

Journey into YOUR Imagination (October 1st)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (October 1st)

Spider-Man Unlimited (October 2nd)

Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (October 5th)

Fight Club (October 15th)

Namco's Pac-Man World (October 15th)

The Amanda Show (October 16th)

The Nuttiest Nutcracker (October 19th)

Grand Theft Auto 2 (October 22nd)

Ubisoft's Rayman 2: The Great Escape (October 29th)

Insomniac's Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! for PS1 (November 2nd)

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (November 9th)

Courage the Cowardly Dog (November 12th)

Square's Chrono Cross for PS1 (November 18th)

Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (November 19th)

Nintendo's Pokémon Gold and Silver for Gameboy Advance (November 21st)

Toy Story 2 (November 24th)

Fantasia 2000 (December 17th)

Stuart Little (December 17th)

Wakko's Wish (December 21st)

Man on the Moon (December 22nd)

Galaxy Quest (December 25th)

Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Anything from 2004 turns 20 this year. That includes-

Winnie the Pooh: Un-Valentine's Day (January 6th)

Teacher's Pet: The Movie (January 16th)

The Butterfly Effect (January 23rd)

The Lion King 1 1/2 (February 9th)

50 First Dates (February 13th)

Power Rangers Dino Thunder (February 14th)

"Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane (February 16th)

Clifford's Really Big Movie (February 20th)

Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures for Gamecube (March 18th)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (March 19th)

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (March 26th)

Home on the Range (April 2nd)

Danny Phantom (April 3rd) - Screw Butch Hartman, but this show still rocks!

Hellboy (April 2nd)

Ella Enchanted (April 9th)

Kill Bill: Volume 2 (April 16th)

Nintendo's Pikmin 2 for Gamecube (April 29th)

Super Size Me (May 7th)

Van Helsing (May 7th)

Shrek 2 (May 19th)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (May 31st)

Marvel Knights: Spider-Man (June)

DC's Identity Crisis (June)

Garfield: The Movie (June 11th)

Napoleon Dynamite (June 11th)

"My Happy Ending" by Avril Lavigne (June 14th)

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (June 18th)

Phil of the Future (June 18th)

The Notebook (June 25th)

Spider-Man 2 (June 30th)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (July 9th)

"Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson (July 19th)

Nintendo's Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Gamecube (July 22nd)

Catwoman (July 23rd)

The Bourne Supremacy (July 23rd)

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (July 30th)

Justice League Unlimited (July 31st)

Blue's Room (August 2nd)

Alien vs. Predator (film) (August 13th)

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (August 13th)

Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (August 17th)

Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (August 21st)

The Batman (show) (September 11th)

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (September 12th)

Higglytown Heroes (September 13th)

Sly 2: Band of Thieves for PS2 (September 14th)

Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (September 18th)

Star Wars: Battlefront (September 21st)

Green Day's American Idiot (September 21st)

Lost (September 22nd)

Shark Tale (October 1st)

Drew Carey's Green Screen Show (October 7th)

Surviving Christmas (October 22nd)

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (October 26th)

Saw (October 29th)

Insomniac's Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal for PS2 (November 2nd)

The Incredibles (November 5th)

Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (November 9th)

Halo 2 (November 9th)

Naughty Dog's Jak 3 for PS2 (November 9th)

The Polar Express (November 10th)

The Sims 2 (November 14th)

Stitch's Great Escape (November 16th)

Turtle Talk with Crush (November 16th)

Kangaroo Jack: G'Day U.S.A.! (November 16th)

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines (November 16th)

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (November 17th)

Half-Life 2 (November 18th)

National Treasure (November 19th)

Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (November 19th)

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (November 19th)

Howl's Moving Castle (November 20th)

Nintendo DS (November 21st)

World of Warcraft (November 23rd)

Christmas with the Kranks (November 24th)

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II (December 6th)

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for Gameboy Advance (December 7th)

PlayStation Portable (PSP) (December 12th)

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (December 17th)

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (December 25th)

Shaun of the Dead

Anything from 2009 turns 15 this year. That includes-

Hotel for Dogs (January 16th)

Wolverine and the X-Men (January 23rd)

Paul Blart: Mall Cop (January 16th)

Coraline (February 6th)

Friday the 13th (remake) (February 13th)

Halo Wars (February 26th)

Sega's Sonic and the Black Knight for Wii (March 3th)

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 (March 5th)

Zack Snyder's Watchmen (March 6th)

Power Rangers RPM (March 7th)

Race to Witch Mountain (March 13th)

The Secret of Kells (March 19th)

Monsters vs. Aliens (March 27th)

Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? (April 2009)

Special Agent Oso (April 4th)

Parks and Recreation (April 9th)

Dragonball Evolution (April 10th)

Iron Man: Armored Adventures (April 24th)

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (May 1st)

Plants vs. Zombies (May 5th)

Star Trek (remake) (May 8th)

Terminator Salvation (May 21st)

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (May 22nd)

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (May 22nd)

Up (May 29th)

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (June 1st)

The Sims 3 (June 2nd)

The Hangover (June 5th)

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (June 9th)

"I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas (June 15th)

Ghostbusters: The Video Game (June 16th)

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (June 24th)

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (July 1st)

"Fireflies" by Owl City (July 14th)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (July 15th)

G-Force (July 24th)

(500) Days of Summer (August 7th)

District 9 (August 14th)

The Time Traveler's Wife (August 14th)

Inglourious Basterds (August 21st)

Batman: Arkham Asylum (August 25th)

Rob Zombie's Halloween II (August 28th)

Disney buys Marvel for $4 billion (August 3st)

Waking Sleeping Beauty (September 6th)

Dinosaur Train (September 7th)

Walt & El Grupo (September 9th)

9 (September 9th)

The Vampire Diaries (September 10th)

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (September 15th)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (September 18th)

Jennifer's Body (September 18th)

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (September 29th) - Still the dumbest name ever 15 years later.

Zombieland (October 2nd)

Where the Wild Things Are (October 16th)

Borderlands (October 20th)

DJ Hero (October 27th)

A Christmas Carol (November 6th)

Fanboy & Chum Chum (November 6th) - BOO! This show was the actual worst!

Fantastic Mr. Fox (November 13th)

Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (November 17th)

Left 4 Dead 2 (November 17th)

Assassin's Creed II (November 17th)

Planet 51 (November 20th)

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (November 20th) - YUK!

Turtles Forever (November 21st)

Big Time Rush (November 28th)

Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation! (December 6th)

Prep & Landing (December 8th)

The Princess and the Frog (December 11th)

Avatar (December 18th)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (December 23rd)

RuPaul's Drag Race

Minecraft

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Anything from 2014 turns 10 this year. That includes-

True Detective (January 12th)

The Lego Movie (February 7th)

South Park: The Stick of Truth (March 4th)

Mr. Peabody & Sherman (March 7th)

The Grand Budapest Hotel (March 7th)

Dark Souls II (March 11th)

Muppets Most Wanted (March 21st)

Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge (March 25th)

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (April 4th)

Rio 2 (April 11th)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (April 26th)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (May 2nd)

Chef (May 9th)

Godzilla (May 16th)

X-Men: Days of Future Past (May 23rd)

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (May 28th)

Maleficent (May 30th)

Edge of Tomorrow (June 6th)

The Fault in Our Stars (June 6th)

Phineas and Ferb Save Summer (June 9th)

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (June 13th)

Shovel Knight (June 26th)

Transformers: Age of Extinction (June 27th)

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (July 11th)

Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (July 21st)

Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars (July 26th)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers's Hypnotic Eye (July 28th)

Guardians of the Galaxy (August 1st)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie) (August 8th)

Five Nights at Freddy's (August 8th)

P.T. (August 12th)

BoJack Horseman (August 22nd)

Destiny (September 9th)

Gotham (September 22nd)

Disney Infinity: 2.0 Edition (September 23rd)

Black-ish (September 24th)

How to Get Away with Murder (September 25th)

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks (September 27th)

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor (September 20th)

Star Wars Rebels (October 3rd)

Annabelle (October 3rd)

Gone Girl (October 3rd)

Alien: Isolation (October 6th)

The Flash (October 7th)

BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (October 17th)

The Book of Life (October 17th)

John Wick (October 24th)

Taylor Swift's 1989 (October 27th)

Sunset Overdrive (October 28th)

Interstellar (November 5th)

Big Hero 6 (November 7th)

Assassin's Creed Unity (November 11th)

Far Cry 4 (November 18th)

Penguins of Madagascar (November 28th)

Toy Story That Time Forgot (December 2nd)

Peter Pan Live! (December 4th)

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (December 17th)

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (December 19th)

Wow, that took forever to type. Chances are I missed something, so if something you enjoy is hitting a major milestone this year, leave it in the comments below!

MAY THE GLASSES BE WITH YOU!

[jadedharleys]

tag masterlist

bc this was requested. they arent links bc there are too many to link in a tumblr post did you know theres a limit

CHARACTERS

beta kids

#☂️ - We will snatch purpose from the jaws of futility.

#⚛️ - there is still something worth fighting for!

#🔨 - we don't have time for this asinine tomfoolery!

#🕶️ - yes sir earth is literally under seige by planet fucking jupiter

alpha kids

#🍰 - the audacity to think I know much of anything about the world we live in

#🪲 - You always go down guns blazing. Thats what a hero does when he loves adventure and has guns.

#🐈‍⬛ - busting out tha MAJYYXXX!

#🕹️ - I have yet to encounter a problem where a sword didn't factor into the solution.

#🔌 - You wish it was bullshit. The last number is 4. Read it and fucking weep.

sprites

#🧃 B33 < guess i just decided to fly away up to the sun like a fucking piece of garbage after all

#🪁 - The bottom line is I'm pretty twisted up inside in all the most beautiful ways and it's wonderful.

#🐺 - and the sun...its way too big and bright and i cant stop seeing it...

#🪶 - fly up away to the sun like a fucknig piece of gargbage

beta trolls

#♈️ - i think i mostly want to see what happens when this whole place breaks apart

#♉️ - lIKE，a FAKE MADE UP FRIEND，yOU KNOW，lIKE，tHE WAY FAIRIES ARE，}:(

#♊️ - you are now offiiciially the liife of the party.

#♋️ - ATTENTION WORTHLESS HUMAN. THIS IS YOUR GOD SPEAKING.

#♌️ :33 < why dont you pretend to be something cute for a change?

#♍️ - To Orbit Those More Reckless And Dangerous Than I And More Daring For It

#♎️ - YOU PROB4BLY JUST S33 M3 4S 4 B1T TR4G1C

#♏️ - And you don’t have to 8e a good person to 8e a hero

#♐️ - I'll be fine. I just need to breathe. And to break something possibly

#♑️ - wHaT iS uUuUuP mY iNvErTeBrOtHeR?

#♒️ - swweet stinkin murder i am truly pathetic

#♓️ - I'm -EXCIT----------------ED!

cherubs

#☤ - by skaias gUiding light yoU may leave behind its tUrning arms of bright coloUrs and mayhem : calliope

#☤ - be who you've become and who i didn't. consume the fruits of an existence i could never understand. live. : alt calliope

#⛎ - I HuGELY INSIST. THAT I WALK THE PATH. NOT OF A VILLAIN. BuT OF AN ARTIST!!! : caliborn

felt + carapacians

#⚪️ - Never mind. I figured it out instantly because of my unfathomable intellect，limitless knowledge，and mind boggling charisma.

#🎱 - What are you waiting for?

#💌 - a promise to the yearning: ''There is hope yet.''

#🗡️ - There is only one cure for boredom befitting a demigod and that is more senseless killing

#🥫 - Mayors are so much better than kings. You hate kings and you think kings are really stupid.

ancestors

#♈️ - by his dread hand i c0me from 0ut behind the pendulum

#♊️ - 73RM1N4L 430N

#♋️ - Your 6l99d d6esn't matter; y9u cann9t change time.

#♌️ - these despurrate lines scrawled on canvas of caves

#♍️ - Nothing Will Ever Be The Same

#♎️ - JUST1C3 R41NS FROM 4BOV3

#♏️ - Fortune's eyeglass; scattered light shoals

#♓️ - BATTERWITC)( ASC-ENDANT

alpha trolls

#♈️ - What the fuck are you talking about? Bitch idiot.

#♊️ - 17H 70 M4N741N7 PR3C4R10U5 8U7 M057HL3Y 5U5741N3D 84L4NC3 0N MY 71GH7 4ZZ F4LLD0WN 5L47

#♋️ - Can't y9u see I'm in the middle 9f a direly imp9rtant w9rd dump?

#♌️ (=ＴωＴ=) < THE F333333333LS!!!!!!!!!

#♏️ - I've 8een known to em8ellish now and then

#♓️ - and thats glubbin that

characters being sad

#🕰️ - candles and clockwork : dave

#💫 - flare : jade

#☁️ - heir of grief : john

#🗝️ - drift into the sun : rose

characters being cool

#🌇 - savior of the dreaming dead : dave

#🌌 - penumbra phantasm : jade

#🌃 - savior of the waking world : john

#🎆 - at the price of oblivion : rose

characters being bonkers

#☢️ - the suckiest jade there is : grimbark

#🔴 - OBEY SUBMIT CONSUME : crockertier

#🔮 - the fabled blackdeath trance of the woegothics : grimdark

#🍭 - OH FUCK YOU MAKE A BUNCH OF ZILLY SANTAS : trickster

characters together

#🌈 - a planet forgotten by time : all trolls or at least a bunch of them

#🟥 - alpha kids

#🟩 - beta kids

kin tags but chill

#📔 - stellarUm salve : callie kin

#✨ - ballad of awakening : jade kin

#🦎 - TH3 L3MONSNOUT TURN4BOUT : terezi kin

other

#🌱 - gardener : gardeny jades

#🏝️ - the beginning of something really excellent : fun jades

#🏳️‍⚧️ - How Do I Live : fave june images

misc

uncategorized

#🌙 - thanks for playing : epic sburb ending stuff

#🏠 - the note desolation plays : themes of emptiness and loneliness

#🍭⌇🥩 : epilogues/postcanon

places

#☄️⚙️ : lohac

#❄️🐸 : lofaf

#🍃🌌 : lowas

#🌅🌦️ : lolar

#💭🗺️ : lotaf

#☀️⛵️ : lomat

#🏮🎈 : locah

#△🎆 : lopan

#🛕🧪 : lotak

#⛰️💡 : lomax

#🌒 - shadow of fate : derse

#🌖 - heart of gold : prospit

#🌥️ - well of creation : skaia

bonus vrisrezis

#🎞️ - 1 M1SS YOU L1K3 4 P4ST L1F3

#🧣 - F1X TH1S

#🪙 - TH3 ONLY TWO VORT1C3S 1 S4W

#🫧 - do you remem8er me?

#🏴‍☠️ - SCOURG3 S1ST3RS

ships

#🐠🐚 : arafef

#🐏🎮 : arasol

#🕸️🔱 : lesbifins

#♟️🖊️ : dirkuu

#🎀🪄 : calliroxy

#🪐⚙️ : davejade

#🔨⏰ : johndave

#⏰🦀 : davekat

#🌋🔫 : dirkjake

#🐱♦️ : meowrails

#🐋🦈 : erifef

#🐟📌 : solfef

#🐺🌤️ : jaderose

#🧁🍸 : janeroxy

#☭ : johnkat

#🐙🐰 : grimdorks

#🐇🐈 : roxygen

#🌧️⚖️ : johnrezi

#🕷️🌬️ : spider8reath

#🥀🪡 : rosemary

#🦋☀️ : vriskan

#🐾💢 : nepkat

#🐝🦀 : solkat

#♥️🖍️ : karezi

#🕷️🔱 : meenvris

#🎱⚖️ : vrisrezi

[worryingthing]

I got a 9 to 5 (well, 8 to 6 with commute) and I've been struggling with the overall change. It's hard to stay positive in this current climate, and I feel like I am going insane every time I glance at social media or the news. But I guess having a gig means I'm busy, or at least occupied, which is helpful as much as I resent it. Life in Queens is great but everything does still feel a little foreign and far off. The weather being so dramatic has not helped either, I am very unhappy about having to pull out my tights and sift through which pairs have holes or can still be worn (70% had holes and Uniqlo stopped making their heat tech tights in Navy - guess I'll die, etc).

Anyway, I can feel my spirit being worn down by office lighting, small talk, k cups, how absolutely shitty the R train is, and people having speakerphone conversations on the bus and train at 8 a.m. All of it. So I wanted to return to a practice of gratitude to remind me to maybe stave off a little despair. I was really enjoying my tarot pulls when my life had a lot more uncertainty (does he like me? turns out, yes!! Will I ever get a job? Yeah, but now it's my whole life and I am always tired) Anyway in an act of anger at me for being gone from my home for most of the day now, Leelou (one of my cats) threw up on my tarot deck! A card or two is worse for the wear and I haven't decided if I am going to replace it or try to keep working with it just yet.

anyway!

I found a good smash burger in the neighborhood!! Petey's. It's perfect. The relief I feel at having discovered this is immense.

also food (I'm a Taurus?!) but I went to King of Falafel after hopping off the 30th ave stop. Sam had pointed it out to me when we walked to the train and it had a 15-minute wait so we walked a little further and he pointed out some things I hadn't seen since I live off a different stop. The falafel was probably the best I've ever had and it was beautiful to stand in a Palestinian restaurant so proud of its heritage. There was a wait for pita so I waited and was rewarded with a bonus piece, which was so warm and fluffy and heavenly to tear into on my walk back home. I will definitely be going back.

Access Oasis Garden, which my friend Kate founded. Right now we're focused on showing the Parks department and community that we're committed as a group so on Saturday I got to be a part of some bulb planting. To put something in the ground as a gift for future enjoyment is so rewarding, and signifies a deep hope, I feel. I am so astounded by how quickly things have moved and I can't wait to see it grow further. I also got to make some new friends, who ended up coming to the soup event at the beer hall after the planting was done. It was a really beautiful day of community!

Good hugs from friends! getting to share in the joy of a friend's good news.

Sam, who is so understanding and gentle and thoughtful. I'm still like, wait what, is this real? It turns out I am all about clear communication and intent! It's great!

Becoming emboldened re: work snacks, speaking of it is almost time for me to sneak some hummus at my desk. Sometimes on my lunch, I browse the dollar store candy section just to amuse myself, which is how I ended up with a desk drawer full of tootsie rolls.

Radio.Garden. I do sometimes browse the map endlessly, and I love to visit the station websites! I have found a few stations that originated as in-hospital or nursing home stations but graduated to internet broadcasts. Many stations I stumble upon are community-founded, which I love to see because I find the idea of radio of course extremely romantic, but also hopeful. It is also a perfect tool if you're not sure what you want to listen to - which happens to me a lot as someone who experiences intense decision paralysis. There's a station on the west coast of France that plays classical before lunch and jazz after. I began my work morning with AshiyaRadio, a Japanese jazz station.

for some reason, my rosacea goes nuts at work (I turn pink when dehydrated) but I bought this mini Tower 28 rescue spray and it seems to help a little, plus I like how refreshing it feels. Let me just anoint my visage real quick in this office hell space, etc

Tears of the Kingdom - which is soooo immense it's overwhelming but I have been enjoying dropping in and trying to further along my journey with various side quests. It's a perfect game to just meander around in, every last detail is stunning. I should remind myself I can take my switch on my work commute!!

Seemingly breezing through a lot of big changes with minimal anxiety?? I have been complaining a lot about how exhausted I've been but it's my fourth week and I had to learn/memorize A LOT the first two, so now it's slightly more routine and less overwhelming. I had one crying meltdown during the height of my period and missed a group of friends out, but I am pretty sure I needed that cry and it was unavoidable.

I know what's for dinner (the relief!): the half package of pumpkin ravioli I splurged on from the store and half a head of broccoli. I finish both in sage brown butter, toasted breadcrumbs, parmesan, and lemon. Still have to figure out a work lunch, though ):

Sometimes it's really hard to tell if these sorts of things are even worth posting or just too navel-gazy, but I stuck with it and I'm posting and my outlook on life does feel improved, surprisingly. I'm also not in talk therapy because how can that even happen with my new schedule? So writing it out it is.

[go-home-neighbor]

OC Corner: Daniel “Danny” Dear✨💌

(Kinda cannon divergent/AU flavor Ig? Like WH is it’s own lil puppet universe that’s unknowingly—to most of its denizens ;) —suspended in a Lovecraftian realty that exists just Beyond their safe colorful bubble, but also bleeding in through little cracks in their “sanctuary“)

Random word building/OC talk/and minor OC x Wally shipping because I am Not Immune To Cute Silly Guy 🤡

Oh what fun! A new neighbor has wandered into town! …And what’s this? It looks like our one and only mailman is already well acquainted with him, how lovely! ❤️

Daniel is similar in terms of hight and color palette with his older brother. Although he stands a few inches shorter, his hair a few shades deeper and more shaggy (70s hair was a thing of beauty I tells ya!), and he is a tad “scrawnier” in comparison to Eddie.

The mailman struggles to recall who his brother is at first, only that he knows he cares deeply for the lanky puppet, but it’s alright since Danny is more than happy to be patient. “You always looked out for me, Ed; now it’s my turn! That’s what family does! :o) 🧡” Daniel’s pronouns are he/they, and I suppose he’s pan but silly fella doesn’t use a label for himself and instead just says “I dunno, everyone’s a cutiepie to me! :o)”

Well, he’s the dreamy sort, now isn’t he? Head up in the clouds, daydreaming~

…Or is he “meditating”, again? Best not let him stay idle for too long; sitting there letting his thoughts fall silent…he just might start to hear things he shouldn’t; what a mess that would be! Hee hee!

While Danny doesn’t struggle with memory problems like Eddie, he once mentions almost off handledly to Frank how he just might “Remember things a little too well.”

At times reflecting to himself in private about how clearly he can remember his past (or a least an expertly crafted montage of memories that very well could belong to him and Eddie as children) yet he cannot recall now he got to Home. If he pushes it more, trying everything he knows about (a childish-parody of) spiritualism, mindfulness, and meditation to gain more clarity; but all it gets him is a nasty headache, horrible anxiety, and a “surprise visit” from Wally.

To his credit, Wally truly is just checking on the silly string bean most of the time; because if anyone is getting their mind flayed by an unknowable comic horror, Wally rather it be himself rather than his pals. Short king knows he can handle it since he’s kinda “quirky” anyhow @:’{)

Fic Blerp Yipee!🧡

Ding-a-ling!

Said the cherry bell above the post office’s door.

“Hm? Oh it’s you…hello, Wally.” The orange puppet gingerly rubbed at his pounding eyes as he turned away from the post office’s window. Perhaps a patron would be a welcome distraction from the uncomfortable pit that settled in Danny’s stomach.

“Good afternoon, neighbor…” The stylish shorter man carried a parcel in his hands. A painting given its dimensions if Daniel was not mistaken.

“Another commission all dressed up and ready to go, I reckon? Golly, when you become all rich and famous you better not forget about us, Wally~” He chuckled fondly. Which Wally returned with his own slanted, choppy laugh.

“Never would I ever forget about my friends, Dear~”

Sure the lil guy was…eccentric, but Wally was also incredibly kind, patient, talented, and honestly very witty if you listened closely. A fine neighbor; he had earned the title of Town Darling as far as Danny was concerned. Even his very presence was enough to slowly untangle the odd knot of dread in Daniel, a kind calm smile on his sunny face and those expansive vantablack eyes…

At first it was a touch unnerving, to have the weight of such a heavy gaze fixed upon him.

Danny was so very worried at first—in those stumbling, humbling beginnings of being at Home—that he was doing something Wrong.

Breaking some unspoken Rule, earning the quiet scorn of this Wally Darling.

How such a cute little puppet could carry such a powerful aura, Daniel could never know! So he acted carefully, fell in line, and became the post clerk. All the while saying a silent prayer to some unknown, indifferent, higher power in the blind hope that maybe, just maybe, whatever unseen force wouldn’t take him away from the own family he had left….or maybe even ever had.

But Julie, bless her, laid his fears to rest in her bouncy, zany way: “Wha?? You think Wally doesn’t like you!? Heavens no, silly-billy! He just likes lookin’ at folks, is all. He don’t mean anything by it. Heehee! Heck, if he stares at ya lots I think it means he wants to be friends~!”

With that re-framing in mind, Daniel swallowed his nerves and found his courage. Speaking to the small puppet as he would any other: joshing around, asking about his impeccable style, and answering his odd little questions with his own long winded, flowery answers.

Eddie did like to say he should have become a poet.

“Hm, hello? Earth to Danny, please come in~” Wally’s iconic monotone had a faint sing song to it as he gently teased the other man.

“Oh! Mercy me, sorry Wally, I dunno where my head is today,” Sheepishly muttering, the lanky puppet reached across the front counter and took the painting from Wally’s patiently outstretched arms. No matter no large or cumbersome the parcel it always seem to fit into the “outgoing” slot anyway…it was strange, but maybe it was better not to question these things.

“Would you like some help finding it?”

Cheeky fella! Danny couldn’t but to laugh, “Nah, I’ve been using it too much lately anyway. It’ll be a refreshing change~”

“Ha. ha! If you say so friend~ Don’t worry Danny, you will feel better soon.”

The sentiment sounded kind enough, but there was a faint command to it. Well…Wally always seemed to be two steps ahead of everyone anyway. Whatever wisdom he seemed to have hasn’t yet harmed Home. Danny just had to remember the Greater Good, right?

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Lost steam at the end there so *large steel pipe falling.sfx* my bad but you get the idea~! :3

[seancamerons]

20 Descriptions of childhood preschool shows in the 90s. I posted these on a nostalgic page on fb. See if you remember some of these?

1. A group of animated baby versions of puppets based on a short, like maybe 2 minute musical segment in a film from the 1980s. They sang a lot and never left the room their sitters face never was seen.

2. Reading books with epic theme

3. A city vibe with puppets on a street, a enormous bird a giant shag carpet looking elephant a literal trash man in a bad mood, a little red dude who is super happy, blue dude, purple monster, random cast of humans, who never get recast or leave and we watch grow up and older, random shorts with letters and numbers of the day bc its educational. Been around literally since the '70s at the least.

4. A dude who writes his ordiniary maginative life in a journal with a blue food named dog his overdramatic thespian older sister, his blue neighbor, stuck up jock and mayor's daughter classmates and Principal who hates him and i vaguely remember perminant records mentioned as a scare tactic. Has a crush on his neighbor who has a name of a condiment. Super hero persona in his dreams. Antagonist of main character of series for a bully who has a feline sidekick. Loves burgers and also he stans a band who is named after a variant of vegetable akin to radish used for salads.

5. Babies and a mean 3 year old cousin. A dog, screw driver escapees from a playpen, twins a redhead afraid of every thing, adults who leave their kids unsupervised bc their elderly babysitting grandpa falls asleep and the kids destroy the house and have a vivid imagination.

6. A giant dog, a girl with two names, a series of books, films, and animated shows.

7. An arrdvark with animal friends and a library card to make life easier.

8. A show set in a train station about trains and random people. I believe the woman who Frenchy from grease (1978) was in the cast and ringo from the beatles? I haven't seen it since I was a youngin'.

9. Fruit twins in striped sleepwear.

10. Children singing and dancing to kiddie nursery rhymes because they somehow convince a network to greenlight their project. They had 2 pink and blue mascot friends. I don't recall their names.

11. A limber clown couch potato with a shy doll best friend have some cozy adventures.

12. A spooky show with a spooky opening theme, always starting at a campfire club story.

13. A man who lives in two worlds. The first is a house, and he feeds his fish, switches his attire and footwear, and sings with his friends who live in close proximity. Then he takes a trolly to a creepy castle of puppets. One is nightmare fuel. There's people there sometimes. I believe there was a king.

14. A blue dude who is manifested when kids of the world with rings join forces with their own strengths.

15. Seemingly ordinary teens turned super aided by an anxiety ridden robot friend and a powerful wall dude. They fight big bads and bosses with their secret personas and identity. Sometimes, they join forces like a transformer, and all their powers combine, and they become giant robot thing and defeat said people.

16. Bill Bill Bill at school.

17. A family living on an island and a giant yellow, inverted voiced, weird named frog hybrid creature.

18. Animated ponies from the 80s.

19. A purple dinosaur who loves you and goes from a doll to full sized. He likes pumpernickel bread. He sings songs. He has elementary school friends and dinosaur friends. One of the dinosaur friends' names is an abbreviation for oral sex. 😉.

20. A rraspy voiced woman with puppet friends who happen to be animals, that can sing songs that are like the energizer bunny. annoying children everywhere since the '80s.

[isaiah118]

When Things Seem to Go From Bad to Worse

Shabbat Shalom;

SHEMOT (Names)

Exodus 1:1–6:1; Isaiah 27:6–28:13, 29:22–23 (Ashk); Jeremiah 1:1–2:3 (Seph); Romans 12:1–21

“These are the names [ve’eleh shemot] of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family.”  (Exodus 1:1)

In last week’s Torah portion (Parasha), the first of the five books of Moses, Genesis (Bereisheet—In the Beginning), ended with the deaths of Jacob and Joseph.

This week, we begin the second book of the Torah, Exodus, called Shemot in Hebrew, which means names.

This Parasha describes the suffering of the Israelites under bondage to the Egyptians, the birth of Moses and his miraculous salvation from out of the Nile River.  It also describes his calling to deliver Israel and his encounter with Pharaoh.

Like Moses, Like Yeshua

“The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all; Joseph was already in Egypt.”  (Exodus 1:5)

Although only 70 descendants of Jacob (whom God renamed Israel) came into the Land of Egypt at Joseph’s invitation, they soon multiplied into such a great and mighty people that the new pharaoh, who did not know Joseph, felt threatened by them.  He feared that the Israelites might join Egypt’s enemies in battles against them.

“The Israelites were exceedingly fruitful; they multiplied greatly, increased in numbers and became so numerous that the land was filled with them.”  (Exodus 1:7)

To counter the growing strength of the Israelites, the Egyptians forced them into bitter labor, building store cities for Pharaoh and working the fields.

When they continued to multiply, Pharaoh ordered the Hebrew midwives to kill all newborn males.  But at least two midwives, Shifrah and Puah, did not comply.  God, therefore, supernaturally protected their lives, blessing them with families and multiplying the Israelites even more (Exodus 1:16–21).

So Pharaoh turned to the Egyptians, commanding them to throw all male newborn Hebrews into the Nile River(Exodus 1:22).

The Levite parents of Moses had such great faith that in order to save their son, they defied Pharaoh's order and hid him for the first few months of his life.

But babies grow and, eventually, he could no longer be hidden, so they put him in a basket and set him afloat on the Nile among the reeds.

Even in this desperate circumstance, the protective hand of God was on this boy of destiny.  Pharaoh’s daughter spotted the basket.  When she saw the Hebrew baby inside, she had pity on him and took him as her own.

Instead of drowning in the Nile or dying at the hands of the Egyptians as the other newborn boys did, Moses was raised in Pharaoh’s palace as a prince of Egypt.

This dramatic account of the infant Moses parallels the life of the infant Yeshua (Jesus), who was sentenced to death by the order of King Herod, among all the other Jewish male infants in Bethlehem.

“When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the magi.”  (Matthew 2:16)

Just as Moses was saved by his mother, so was Yeshua saved by the obedience and faith of His earthly father, Joseph, who was warned in a dream to flee to Egypt.

“Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to destroy Him.’  So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night, and left for Egypt.”  (Matthew 2:13–14) 

What irony that the very place of danger and death for the Hebrew babies in the days of Moses became a place of refuge for Yeshua when He was but a baby!

Egyptian Prince Moses Becomes a Shepherd

Because Pharaoh’s daughter drew the baby from the Nile, she called him Moshe (מֹשֶׁה) from the word moshech, meaning pull or draw. 

Moses grew up in the royal Egyptian palace, but it seems that the burdens of his fellow Israelites troubled him.

One day, he saw an Egyptian slave master beating a Hebrew.  Even as a young man, Moses felt the calling to deliver his people, but he stepped ahead of God’s timing.

In the process of defending this Israelite slave, Moses killed the Egyptian and fled to Midian to escape Pharaoh’s death decree over him.  (Exodus 2:15)

Again in Midian, Moses expressed his calling as a deliverer by saving the daughters of the Priest of Midian who had come to the well where he sat.  They wanted to draw water for their flock, but shepherds tried to drive them away.  Moses intervened and watered their flocks for them.

The Priest of Midian welcomed Moses to live with him and even gave Moses his daughter, Zipporah, as a wife.

Moses spent the next 40 years shepherding sheep in the land of Midian, a period of time that God used to prepare him to shepherd His people Israel out of Egypt.

Only when the children of Israel cried out to God, did the time come for God to make His move:  “And God heard their groaning, and God remembered His covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.”  (Exodus 2:24)

The Angel of the Lord appeared to Moses from out of the flame of a bush that burned but was not consumed.

From the midst of this burning bush at the foot of Mount Sinai, God told Moses He had heard the cries of His People and was sending Moses back to Pharaoh in His name and His power on His behalf.

By this point, this prince of Egypt had been so humbled by his lengthy wilderness experience that he seemed to lack confidence when it came to his role as a leader of a nation.

First, Moses asked for the name of the One sending him.

God answered with His name, Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh—אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה.  Widely translated as I Am That I Am, the Hebrew grammatical form is actually in the future tense.

Therefore, God’s name is more accurately translated as I Will Be What I Will Be.

The message to Moses is perhaps that God can look after the details of the future.  He will be to us whoever and whatever He chooses to be—father, friend, comforter, counselor, or even disciplinarian.  We can trust in God’s infinite wisdom to be who we need in our lives at each moment in time.

Even with this assurance, Moses still feels unqualified for the task, especially since he is slow in speech.  He begs God to send someone else; therefore, He allowed Aaron, Moses’ brother, to accompany him and act as Moses' spokesperson.

Yet, it is Moses to whom God first revealed His personal name in Scripture.

Moses grabbed hold of the trust placed in him and delivered a command to Pharaoh with the full authority of I AM:   “Thus says the Lord, ‘Israel is My firstborn son, and I say to you, “Let my son go that he may serve Me.”’”  (Exodus 4:22–23)

Like Israel, Like Us

There is much we can take from this story of Moses’ progression in becoming a leader.

He was not ready for leadership overnight.  Likewise, we may understand that we have a calling on our lives, and this might become evident time and time again.  Still, we must wait for that time when the Lord chooses to release us into the fullness of our destiny.

As well, we might also feel incapable of accomplishing anything for the Lord, having lost much of our self-confidence through the trials and tribulations of life. 

Whatever our experience, it still remains true that submitting to God’s presence and following His direction is all we need to fulfill the destiny He has assigned to us.

We can also learn from the suffering of the Israelites.  Despite the tyranny forced on them by the Egyptians, the People of Israel still grew mighty in number.

Oppressive circumstances cannot prevent God from carrying out His purposes and fulfilling His promises.

We might suffer under some sort of bondage or pain for what seems like a very long time, but we can rest assured that God hears our cries.

He remembers the covenant we have with Him through our Messiah Yeshua, which provides a way out of our spiritual bondage and into our inheritance—if only we accept it.

Though God is true to His promises, we still need to keep crying out to Him for deliverance and waiting in faith and hopeful expectation to move on our behalf in our spiritual and our earthly afflictions.

God is not deaf, nor aloof to our suffering.  His arm is not too short to save:  “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.”  (Psalm 34:17)

Let My People Go

Though Moses entered Egypt and delivered God’s message to Pharaoh, nothing changed immediately.

Pharaoh refused to let the Hebrews go.

Moses might have felt like he failed God, but God has a greater plan for even our failures, and they end in glorifying His name.

Through plagues and judgments (called makot in Hebrew, which can also mean beatings), God proved His position as the One True God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and that the gods of the Egyptians had no power over Him.

Through these judgments, we also see that whatever a nation or even an individual does to Israel, for good or for evil, God will return it unto them:

“For the day of the LORD upon all the nations is near; as you have done, it shall be done to you; your reprisal shall return upon your own head.”  (Obadiah 1:15; see also Genesis 12:3)

Parasha Shemot does not end with a mighty deliverance but, rather, with the situation becoming worse—if that were even possible.  Pharaoh made the Israelites’ labor more difficult by demanding that they find their own straw while also maintaining the same quota of production (Exodus 5:18).

In their bitterness, the Hebrew people turned on Moses and Aaron.  Moses responded by turning to the Lord.  With raw honesty, Moses asked why He had not delivered His people as He promised.

“Lord, why have You brought trouble on this people?  Why is it You have sent me?  For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have You delivered Your people at all.”  (Exodus 5:22–23)

We might also feel this way when it seems we are doing what God has asked us to do, and things get worse, not better.

How did God respond to Moses?  

“Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh.  For with a strong hand he will let them go, and with a strong hand he will drive them out of his land.’”  (Exodus 6:1)

Sometimes, when God is preparing to do something great and mighty in our lives, the situation can worsen for a time.  As we move toward our destiny, pharaoh represents those who oppress us—even Satan, the spiritual enemy of our souls, who resists our freedom with all his might.

In such circumstances, we should not give up our faith, for in due time we will see God’s mighty hand and outstretched arm deliver us in His perfect way and time.

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”  (Romans 12:12)

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[riverdamien]

Living in the Shadow Lands!

In the Shadow Lands!

The Visit of the Magi: Matthew 2:1-9

2 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star in the east[b] and have come to pay him homage.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him, 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah[c] was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it has been written by the prophet:

6 ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,     are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for from you shall come a ruler     who is to shepherd[d] my people Israel.’ ”

7 Then Herod secretly called for the magi[e] and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” 9 When they had heard the king, they set out, and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen in the east,[f] until it stopped over the place where the child was.

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We now enter the season of Epiphany, the season in which we celebrate Christ being the Light of the World.

The reality is his light is covered by shadows. We live in Shadow Land. All around us are the shadows of violence, fear, climate change, homelessness, poverty and so many more.

The Shadow Land seen in Rebeca Shaw's words "tells us that human activity is driving plant and animal species to extinction at a rate not seen since the dinosaurs vanished 65 million years ago. The biannual Living Planet Report from the World Wildlife Fund estimates that vertebrae populations have had an average decline of 70% since 1970."

One report estimates that 40% of youth suicide are LGBTQ-related, and 10% of those are transgender.

In the past three months, there have been two deaths of transgender youths. Both committed suicide. Their parents wanted nothing to do with them. We recently walked out on the Golden Gate Bridge, and with the "Service of Committal"  cast their ashes into the sea, into the arms of God. A little of me dies with each person I know who dies.

These shadows have been allowing our compassion to remain in the Shadow Land. It has been strange trying to share my grief, about my two young friends, who have died of suicide in the last 2 months. When asked why I am sad, and I am honest, faces turn the other way, and the subject is changed.

They do not understand about why a person wishes to change their gender expression, and become transgender. For me it is seeing each person as a human being to be loved, allowing them simply to be a child of God.

Many people are breaking traditional gender norms: young goth youth are wearing eyeliner and fingernail polish. I wear fingernail polish. We need to simply enjoy the child of God in each person.

Several friends have talked to me about "retiring" and recently I read you become "elderly" when you have no mission or hope, and simply let yourself begin to die. There is a fire of love that burns within me and until that fire dies, I will not be "elderly" and retire.

We live in the Shadow Land when we stay in our own"little tribes" and do not step out into the light of love for each person we encounter.

So the question and challenge to us comes in the words of Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez Merino"

"So you love the poor? Then tell me what are their names?"

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Fr. River Damien Sims. sfw, D.Min., D.S.T.

P.O. Box 642656

San Francisco, CA 94164

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415-305-2124

[luminnara]

So you see I ADORE domestic fluff. So this is 💛 anon part 1 of domestic fluff (feel free if you ever wanna turn any of this into actual writing pieces, I'll message you and reveal my secret identity ;))

So. Billy and Steve have never really experienced the wonderful world of polyamory before. Like the boys, especially since I headcanon that most of them have turned throughout the 60s and 70s, theyve probably, ahem, experimented.

I can imagine Billy is a little skeptical at first. Like, he never knew he liked guys, let alone four of them. Now he's already protective over his boys but when old king Harrington comes into town, oh boy. Billy constantly is like, holding Reader's hand, or him and marko are inevitably making out in alleyway somewhere. David and him probably have an arm over each others shoulders.

Steve, he comes in and it's actually Dwayne and Reader who become attracted to him first. He helps Laddie out when he doesnt have enough pocket money for an ice cream.

Now steve isnt as physically protective, or at least not with someone like david, him and dwayne are usually holding hands or paul and him touching in some way.

Marko and Reader they are little creative bastards and they see that 6 people trying to PDA it's kind of awkward. So, they each take each others jackets (like, nick them when they're asleep) and on the sleeve of everyones jacket, they embroidered initials.

P, M, D, D, S, B, (whatever readers initial is)

So, even when they're not together, they're together

:)

I think Billy would have a lot of jealousy problems early on, because he would be afraid of someone taking one of his partners away (even if it’s another partner). I can see him trying to settle in and navigating this new world where he’s suddenly in the middle of this very chaotic—but very loving—poly THING, and managing to accept and say out loud that he IS into guys and he ISNT afraid of that, and having to deal with so many conflicting emotions all at once. He wants attention from everyone, because if it isn’t on HIM then they might be looking at someone ELSE and decide he isn’t worth the trouble, or decide that they’re done playing with him, or just leave. He’s afraid of being abandoned by this new wonderful thing he’s found because he can’t believe that it won’t suddenly go away, just like every other good thing in his life…and he can’t accept that he actually IS good enough to deserve all of those sleepy “I love yous” just before dawn.

BUT

Steve knows that Billy is a mess of emotions. I like to think that he found out more about Billy’s life after Starcourt happened, or maybe it all came out over a bottle of booze. When he sees the way Billy is so unsure of himself and how everything is manifesting as that jealousy and that anger that he’s so well known for, Steve just gets SO fucking protective of him, because that’s HIS mess of a boyfriend and if ANYBODY makes him feel bad then HE’S GONNA—

Call a in vampire actually because he would really rather not fight but if he has to he’s got a Louisville slugger ready and waiting, baybee

And the boys know all about jealousy. They still feel it, but they’ve had so much practice that it doesn’t usually get in the way of things anymore…except when it comes to Billy and Steve (and reader) because those are their NEW babes

[trash-for-seabass]

Steve Rogers NFSW alphabet

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

Unbelievably protective. That’s the only way to describe Steve after sex. He likes to be big spoon but he always tangles his limbs with yours and holds you close, like a protective meat cage.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

Steve Rogers is a boob man through and through. Soft, sweet, squishy and warm, what’s not to like?

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

Being the safe, good boy he was raised to be Steve refuses to fuck you without a condom on. That doesn’t stop him however from cumming all over your tits.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

God knows the world (or at least the country) would freak out if they found out Captain America liked fem doms. It’s been a dirty secret he’s kept very close to his chest, only 2 people know (You cause obvious reasons, and Natasha cause she’s far to observant)

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

He lost his virginity on the Captain America tour and then didn’t get any for 70 years.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

Anything where he can see your face, but Steve really really really loves it when you ride him. Being able to see the face you make when you cum and watching your tits bounce make his brain short circuit.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

Any time Steve’s in control he’s a goofy mess, pausing in between thrusts just to boop your nose. One time while he was fucking you doggy style he paused for a moment, leaned down to kiss your shoulder and whisper “I love you” before slapping your ass and growling “ok back to business”

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Steve was always well groomed, keeping all his body hair near and trimmed, except for his time nomading, then he let the forest reclaim the land.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

Sure he loves to get kinky but Steve is a true romantic at heart, often fantasizing about making love to you in a wood cabin in front of a fire place while snow falls outside

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

Because of the serum Steve needs to climax at least once a day or it becomes painful. Once is the bare minimum though, he usually cums 3 or 4 times.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Steve Rogers has many kinks but his biggest is being blindfolded and doing temperature play. Feeling hot wax harden and ice cubes melt over his skin drives him crazy in the best way.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

He really likes romantic settings. Candlelit rooms, soft silky sheets, and sweet romantic music are his jam.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

Anything gets Steve going, You could simply breath and Steve would have a boner.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

He doesn't really like feet, He loves to give you foot rubs but its just not really a turn on for him (Probably because he came across some....Freaky stuff while he was exploring the internet)

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

Does getting his dick sucked feel good? Obviously but Steve would live in your pussy if he could. He loves seeing your pussy dripping and swollen from his beard burn (One time he literally tied you to his face cause you wouldn't stop asking if he could breath)

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Generally it depends on the time of day. He’s a sweet gentle lover in the morning but like some kind of sex wearwolf, the moment the sun goes down and the moon comes up he’s like a rabid horny animal

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Steve Rogers is a king when it comes to quickes, for you at least. His typical morning routine is wake up, eat you out, brush teeth, make breakfast, go on his run.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

Steve discovered he loves pressing you up against a window, fucking you while he whispers about how pretty you are and how he wants all of New York to see his best girl.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?

Steve could go for literal days if he wanted. However once he cums once his poor cock gets so sensitive that it’s easy to make him cum over and over

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

He doesn't own a lot, Steve likes to rely on his own strength but he does still own a few lengths of rope and some vibranium cuffs. However he does own one toy, a vibrating vibranium cock ring (He’s pretty sure Shuri is still scarred for life but he’s still glad you asked her to make it)

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

Steve doesn't tease, You tease. “Accidentally” grinding against him in the kitchen, making sure he gets an eyeful of your cleavage during training, sending him dirty texts while he’s away on missions. 

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

He’s a quiet groaner.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

Steve has a mommy kink. He is never going to admit it out loud but he always finds himself biting back the phrase “thank you mommy” whenever you make him cum. It’s only a matter of time before he actually says it out loud. (Hey look I wrote a fic about this here)

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

(??????? Still confused ???????)

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

Steve pretty much constantly has a boner around you.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

When he’s dom Steve instincts to take care of you override his need for sleep however when your dom hes out like a light almost immediately.

[istumpysk]

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ASOS: Tyrion X (Chapter 70)

Friends, what time is it?

BNF time.

When dawn broke, he found he could not face the thought of food. By evenfall I may stand condemned. His belly was acid with bile, and his nose itched. Tyrion scratched at it with the point of his knife. One last witness to endure, then my turn. But what to do? Deny everything? Accuse Sansa and Ser Dontos? Confess, in the hope of spending the rest of his days on the Wall? Let the dice fly and pray the Red Viper could defeat Ser Gregor Clegane?

What Would Ned Do?

Probably not put another man's life on the line, regardless of whether or not he consented.

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Tyrion stabbed listlessly at a greasy grey sausage, wishing it were his sister. It is bloody cold on the Wall, but at least I would be shut of Cersei. He did not think he would make much of a ranger, but the Night's Watch needed clever men as well as strong ones. Lord Commander Mormont had said as much, when Tyrion had visited Castle Black. There are those inconvenient vows, though. It would mean the end of his marriage and whatever claim he might ever have made for Casterly Rock, but he did not seem destined to enjoy either in any case. And he seemed to recall that there was a brothel in a nearby village.

If they can't die, I will settle for Tyrion and Lord Commander Mormont being sent to the not-Wall.

Let's move Mole's Town though.

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Ser Addam Marbrand waited at the door with six gold cloaks. He had nothing to say this morning, it seemed. Another good man who thinks me a kinslayer.

Kinslaying a greater sin than kingslaying, eh Tyrion?

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No sooner had Tyrion taken his place before the judges than another group of gold cloaks led in Shae.

A cold hand tightened round his heart. Varys betrayed her, he thought. Then he remembered. No. I betrayed her myself. I should have left her with Lollys. Of course they'd question Sansa's maids, I'd do the same. Tyrion rubbed at the slick scar where his nose had been, wondering why Cersei had bothered. Shae knows nothing that can hurt me.

Loving that imagery.

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"They plotted it together," she said, this girl he'd loved. "The Imp and Lady Sansa plotted it after the Young Wolf died. Sansa wanted revenge for her brother and Tyrion meant to have the throne. He was going to kill his sister next, and then his own lord father, so he could be Hand for Prince Tommen. But after a year or so, before Tommen got too old, he would have killed him too, so as to take the crown for his own head."

Is this code?

And the best lies contain within them nuggets of truth, enough to give a listener pause. - Tyrion III, ACOK 

Kill his sister, kill his father, become Hand of the King for a child, after a year plot to kill that king.

Doesn't this sound similar to that conversation about Viserys?

Tyrion gave him a sharp look. "Too kind? He scants Viserys shamefully, in my view. It should have been Lives of Five Kings."

The prince laughed. "Viserys hardly reigned a fortnight."

"He reigned more than a year," said Tyrion.

Oberyn gave a shrug. "A year or a fortnight, what does it matter? He poisoned his own nephew to gain the throne and then did nothing once he had it." - Sansa IV, ASOS

I don't know. I'll leave it in your hands.

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She started sobbing then. "I never meant to be a whore, m'lords. I was to be married. A squire, he was, and a good brave boy, gentle born. But the Imp saw me at the Green Fork and put the boy I meant to marry in the front rank of the van, and after he was killed he sent his wildlings to bring me to his tent. Shagga, the big one, and Timett with the burned eye. He said if I didn't pleasure him, he'd give me to them, so I did. Then he brought me to the city, so I'd be close when he wanted me. He made me do such shameful things . . ."

And the best lies contain within them nuggets of truth, enough to give a listener pause. - Tyrion III, ACOK 

Shae was entertaining another knight at the Green Fork. Bronn found her, threatened the knight, and brought her to Tyrion. Then Tyrion brought her to the city.

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"With my mouth and . . . other parts, m'lord. All my parts. He used me every way there was, and . . . he used to make me tell him how big he was. My giant, I had to call him, my giant of Lannister."

Oswald Kettleblack was the first to laugh. Boros and Meryn joined in, then Cersei, Ser Loras, and more lords and ladies than he could count. The sudden gale of mirth made the rafters ring and shook the Iron Throne. "It's true," Shae protested. "My giant of Lannister." The laughter swelled twice as loud. Their mouths were twisted in merriment, their bellies shook. Some laughed so hard that snot flew from their nostrils.

I saved you all, Tyrion thought. I saved this vile city and all your worthless lives. There were hundreds in the throne room, every one of them laughing but his father. Or so it seemed. Even the Red Viper chortled, and Mace Tyrell looked like to bust a gut, but Lord Tywin Lannister sat between them as if made of stone, his fingers steepled beneath his chin.

They're ✨ laughing ✨ at you.

Distantly, Tyrion heard someone snigger. Does he mean to mock me with this folly? He shifted uneasily and glanced down at Varys, Littlefinger, and Pycelle, wondering if one of them had a role in this. A dwarf enjoyed at best a tenuous hold on dignity. Once the court and kingdom started to laugh at him, he was doomed. - Tyrion VI, ACOK

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Her eyes met Tyrion's as they marched her from the wall. Was it shame he saw there, or fear? He wondered what Cersei had promised her. You will get the gold or jewels, whatever it was you asked for, he thought as he watched her back recede, but before the moon has turned she'll have you entertaining the gold cloaks in their barracks.

Try again.

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"You admit you poisoned the king?"

"Nothing of the sort," said Tyrion. "Of Joffrey's death I am innocent. I am guilty of a more monstrous crime." He took a step toward his father. "I was born. I lived. I am guilty of being a dwarf, I confess it. And no matter how many times my good father forgave me, I have persisted in my infamy."

Long ago I would have shed a tear for Tyrion Lannister, but we are well past that point now.

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"Nothing but this: I did not do it. Yet now I wish I had." He turned to face the hall, that sea of pale faces. "I wish I had enough poison for you all. You make me sorry that I am not the monster you would have me be, yet there it is. I am innocent, but I will get no justice here. You leave me no choice but to appeal to the gods. I demand trial by battle."

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His sweet sister could not have been more pleased. "He has that right, my lords," she reminded the judges. "Let the gods judge. Ser Gregor Clegane will stand for Joffrey. He returned to the city the night before last, to put his sword at my service."

Lord Tywin's face was so dark that for half a heartbeat Tyrion wondered if he'd drunk some poisoned wine as well. He slammed his fist down on the table, too angry to speak.

That reaction makes it seem as if he doesn't want Tyrion to die.

Side note, Gregor Clegane was in the riverlands before all of this went down.

Ser Gregor Clegane had crossed the Trident and seized the ruby ford, then captured Harrenhal almost effortlessly. - Tyrion VIII, ASOS

He made it back just in time. The only reason I bring it up, is because it's amusing to me that throughout all of this Tyrion never once contemplates his brother's whereabouts.

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By then Lord Tywin Lannister had recovered himself. "Let the issue be decided on the morrow," he declared in iron tones. "I wash my hands of it." 

There's that small dick energy I know and love!

His mouth twisted in distaste. "The blood was in him."

But not in you, Father. There is no blood in Tywin Lannister. 

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"So much for guest right."

"The blood is on Walder Frey's hands, not mine." - Tyrion VI, ASOS

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Later, back in his tower cell, Tyrion poured himself a cup of wine and sent Podrick Payne off for cheese, bread, and olives. He doubted whether he could keep down anything heavier just now. Did you think I would go meekly, Father? he asked the shadow his candles etched upon the wall. I have too much of you in me for that. 

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STOP EVERYTHING.

I have been put on this earth to destroy all things jonerys, and that is what I shall do.

In Tyrion X, Tyrion speaks to his shadow on the wall.

Daenerys VI will follow this chapter.

Remember this?

Beneath her coverlets she tossed and turned, dreaming that Hizdahr was kissing her … but his lips were blue and bruised, and when he thrust himself inside her, his manhood was cold as ice. - Daenerys VII, ADWD

They like to pretend that's Jon Snow.

It's not, it's Tyrion. From the same book:

It was Lemore who forced the water from your lungs after Griff had pulled you up. You were as cold as ice, and your lips were blue. - Tyrion VI, ADWD

Now how about this?

Sometimes she would close her eyes and dream of him, but it was never Jorah Mormont she dreamed of; her lover was always younger and more comely, though his face remained a shifting shadow. - Daenerys II, ASOS

They also like to pretend that's Jon Snow.

But wouldn't it make more sense if both these dreams were about the same "lover"?

Similar to Jon, there's no doubting Tyrion is a shifty shadow.

When he opened the door, the light from within threw his shadow clear across the yard, and for just a moment Tyrion Lannister stood tall as a king. - Jon I, AGOT

But that's not enough, right? The shadow is younger than Jorah Mormont, more comely than Jorah Mormont, and Tyrion is objectively hideous.

How could this grotesque man possibly be the shifting shadow?

When he took it off, he revealed the battered face of Jorah Mormont.

He looks every inch a sellsword and not at all like the half-broken thing we took from Yezzan's cage, Tyrion reflected. His bruises had mostly faded by now, and the swelling in his face had largely subsided, so Mormont looked almost human once again … though only vaguely like himself. The demon's mask the slavers had burned into his right cheek to mark him for a dangerous and disobedient slave would never leave him. Ser Jorah had never been what one might call a comely man. The brand had transformed his face into something frightening.

Tyrion grinned. "As long as I look prettier than you, I will be happy." - Tyrion XII, ADWD

Tyrion might not be comely, but he's prettier than Jorah Mormont.

it was never Jorah Mormont she dreamed of; her lover was always younger and more comely

The man is not comely. He's more comely than Jorah Mormont. Clever, author.

Careful who you get into bed with, Daenerys! You never know what kind of monsters are hiding in the dark!

Thank you, @agentrouka-blog!

Shae kissed his maimed scarred nose. "A brave face. A kind and good face. I wish I could see it now." - Tyrion VIII, ASOS

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He pushed himself to his feet. "Don't lie, Sansa. I am malformed, scarred, and small, but . . ." she could see him groping ". . . abed, when the candles are blown out, I am made no worse than other men. In the dark, I am the Knight of Flowers." - Sansa III, ASOS

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He felt strangely at peace, now that he had snatched the power of life and death from his father's hands and placed it in the hands of the gods. Assuming there are gods, and they give a mummer's fart. If not, then I'm in Dornish hands. 

He's the last character I would expect this from.

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No matter what happened, Tyrion had the satisfaction of knowing that he'd kicked Lord Tywin's plans to splinters. If Prince Oberyn won, it would further inflame Highgarden against the Dornish; Mace Tyrell would see the man who crippled his son helping the dwarf who almost poisoned his daughter to escape his rightful punishment. And if the Mountain triumphed, Doran Martell might well demand to know why his brother had been served with death instead of the justice Tyrion had promised him. Dorne might crown Myrcella after all.

A broken clock yada yada yada...

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Ser Kevan did not visit him that night. He was probably with Lord Tywin, trying to placate the Tyrells. I have seen the last of that uncle, I fear. 

Correct.

This probably confirms Tyrion will never see Bronn again.

Bronn grinned one last time, and walked out of the door, the castle, and his life. - Tyrion IX, ASOS

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"For hands of gold are always cold, but a woman's hands are warm," he sang. Perhaps he should write the other verses himself. If he lived so long.

You'll add some verses alright.

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"You mean to face the Mountain with a spear?" That made Tyrion uneasy all over again. In battle, ranks of massed spears made for a formidable front, but single combat against a skilled swordsman was a very different matter.

"We are fond of spears in Dorne. Besides, it is the only way to counter his reach. Have a look, Lord Imp, but see you do not touch."

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When Oberyn spun the haft between the palms of his hand, they glistened black. Oil? Or poison? Tyrion decided that he would sooner not know.

Lol, king shit.

Poison is a woman's weapon, except when it's not.

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"It is said that a Lannister always pays his debts. Perhaps you will return to Sunspear with me when the day's bloodletting is done. My brother Doran would be most pleased to meet the rightful heir to Casterly Rock . . . especially if he brought his lovely wife, the Lady of Winterfell."

Does the snake think I have Sansa squirreled away somewhere, like a nut I'm hoarding for winter? If so, Tyrion was not about to disabuse him. "A trip to Dorne might be very pleasant, now that I reflect on it."

"Plan on a lengthy visit." Prince Oberyn sipped his wine. "You and Doran have many matters of mutual interest to discuss. Music, trade, history, wine, the dwarf's penny . . . the laws of inheritance and succession. No doubt an uncle's counsel would be of benefit to Queen Myrcella in the trying times ahead."

If Varys had his little birds listening, Oberyn was giving them a ripe earful. "I believe I will have that cup of wine," said Tyrion. Queen Myrcella? It would have been more tempting if only he did have Sansa tucked beneath his cloak. If she declared for Myrcella over Tommen, would the north follow? What the Red Viper was hinting at was treason. Could Tyrion truly take up arms against Tommen, against his own father? Cersei would spit blood. It might be worth it for that alone.

Spicy!

I laughed, because Tyrion hates music.

I laughed again, because I don't think Varys cares too much about Dorne supporting monarchs who aren't Tommen.

If she declared for Myrcella over Tommen, would the north follow?

Oh, I have no doubt the Lady of Winterfell will be integral in getting the north to rally behind a monarch.

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The only one who was even halfway presentable was young Baelor Hightower. A pretty lad, and my sister was half in love with him until he had the misfortune to fart once in our presence. I promptly named him Baelor Breakwind, and after that Elia couldn't look at him without laughing. I was a monstrous young fellow, someone should have sliced out my vile tongue."

Yes, Tyrion agreed silently. Baelor Hightower was no longer young, but he remained Lord Leyton's heir; wealthy, handsome, and a knight of splendid repute. Baelor Brightsmile, they called him now. Had Elia wed him in place of Rhaegar Targaryen, she might be in Oldtown with her children growing tall around her. He wondered how many lives had been snuffed out by that fart.

Oberyn Martell calling himself a monster, then suggesting his tongue should have been sliced, is more like the foreshadowing I would expect from George.

Elia or Cersei, I don't think it makes a difference. Aerys would have Aerys'd, and Rhaegar would have Rhaegar'd. The rebellion against that family was happening one way or another.

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"What I did not tell you was that my mother waited as long as was decent, and then broached your father about our purpose. Years later, on her deathbed, she told me that Lord Tywin had refused us brusquely. His daughter was meant for Prince Rhaegar, he informed her. And when she asked for Jaime, to espouse Elia, he offered her you instead."

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"Well, Prince Rhaegar married Elia of Dorne, not Cersei Lannister of Casterly Rock. So it would seem your mother won that tilt."

"She thought so," Prince Oberyn agreed, "but your father is not a man to forget such slights. He taught that lesson to Lord and Lady Tarbeck once, and to the Reynes of Castamere. And at King's Landing, he taught it to my sister. My helm, Dagos." 

We'll never know the truth, but I agree with Oberyn's assessment.

Tywin preferred Lysa Tully over Elia Martell for Jaime. I'll keep my mouth shut on that one.

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It all goes back and back, Tyrion thought, to our mothers and fathers and theirs before them. We are puppets dancing on the strings of those who came before us, and one day our own children will take up our strings and dance on in our steads.

Hey, why don't we stop that cycle.

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Prince Oberyn asked, as the Bastard of Godsgrace knelt before him to fasten his greaves. 

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"Lannisport was the end of our voyage," Prince Oberyn went on, as Ser Arron Qorgyle helped him into a padded leather tunic and began lacing it up the back.

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Prince Oberyn raised his arms, so Lord Dagos Manwoody and the Bastard of Godsgrace could slip a chainmail byrnie down over his head.

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Manwoody handed it to him; a high golden helm with a copper disk mounted on the brow, the sun of Dorne. The visor had been removed, Tyrion saw. "Elia and her children have waited long for justice." Prince Oberyn pulled on soft red leather gloves, and took up his spear again. "But this day they shall have it."

Thanks, I hate it.

Renly laughed. "Tell me, my lady, do direwolves vote on who should lead the pack?" Brienne brought the king's gauntlets and greathelm, crowned with golden antlers that would add a foot and a half to his height. "The time for talk is done. Now we see who is stronger." Renly pulled a lobstered green-and-gold gauntlet over his left hand, while Brienne knelt to buckle on his belt, heavy with the weight of longsword and dagger. - Catelyn IV, ACOK

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Oberyn's long spear jabbed, but Ser Gregor took the point on his shield, shoved it aside, and bulled back at the prince, his great sword flashing. The Dornishman spun away untouched. The spear darted forward. Clegane slashed at it, Martell snapped it back, then thrust again. Metal screamed on metal as the spearhead slid off the Mountain's chest, slicing through the surcoat and leaving a long bright scratch on the steel beneath. "Elia Martell, Princess of Dorne," the Red Viper hissed. "You raped her. You murdered her. You killed her children."

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The long spear lanced in above his sword. Like a serpent's tongue it flickered in and out, feinting low and landing high, jabbing at groin, shield, eyes. The Mountain makes for a big target, at the least

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Ser Osmund Kettleblack brought Clegane his shield, a massive thing of heavy oak rimmed in black iron. As the Mountain slid his left arm through the straps, Tyrion saw that the hounds of Clegane had been painted over. This morning Ser Gregor bore the seven-pointed star the Andals had brought to Westeros when they crossed the narrow sea to overwhelm the First Men and their gods. Very pious of you, Cersei, but I doubt the gods will be impressed.

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Gregor's big wooden shield took its share of hits as well, until a dog's head peeped out from under the star, and elsewhere the raw oak showed through. 

Gods don't battle. Men do.

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"Oberyn is toying with him," said Ellaria Sand.

That is fool's play, thought Tyrion. "The Mountain is too bloody big to be any man's toy."

I would agree with that, unfortunately.

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"Enough!" Ser Gregor took two long strides and brought his sword down at Oberyn's head, but the Dornishman backstepped once more. "You murdered her," he said.

"SHUT UP!" Gregor charged headlong

Gregor Clegane doesn't like to be reminded of this.

Some said it had been Gregor who'd dashed the skull of the infant prince Aegon Targaryen against a wall, and whispered that afterward he had raped the mother, the Dornish princess Elia, before putting her to the sword. These things were not said in Gregor's hearing.

Ned Stark could not recall ever speaking to the man, though Gregor had ridden with them during Balon Greyjoy's rebellion, one knight among thousands. He watched him with disquiet. Ned seldom put much stock in gossip, but the things said of Ser Gregor were more than ominous. - Eddard VII, AGOT

(I just realized Ned not putting stock in gossip is a hilarious blow to the Ned x Ashara Dayne fandom.)

Anyway, who does that remind us of?

"Why don't you just kill me like you did Mycah?" Arya had screamed at him. She was still defiant then, more angry than scared.

He answered by grabbing the front of her tunic and yanking her within an inch of his burned face. "The next time you say that name I'll beat you so bad you'll wish I killed you." - Arya IX, ASOS

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Ser Gregor hacked down with all his savage strength. The Red Viper threw himself sideways, rolling. The luckless stableboy behind him was not so quick. As his arm rose to protect his face, Gregor's sword took it off between elbow and shoulder. "Shut UP!" the Mountain howled at the stableboy's scream, and this time he swung the blade sideways, sending the top half of the lad's head across the yard in a spray of blood and brains.

I'm blaming Tyrion for this, because I'm in the mood.

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The Dornishman flung away his ruined shield, grasped the spear in both hands, and sauntered away. Behind him the Mountain let out a groan, and pushed himself onto an elbow. Oberyn whirled cat-quick, and ran at his fallen foe. "EEEEELLLLLLIIIIIAAAAA!" he screamed, as he drove the spear down with the whole weight of his body behind it. The crack of the ashwood shaft snapping was almost as sweet a sound as Cersei's wail of fury, and for an instant Prince Oberyn had wings. The snake has vaulted over the Mountain. Four feet of broken spear jutted from Clegane's belly as Prince Oberyn rolled, rose, and dusted himself off. He tossed aside the splintered spear and claimed his foe's greatsword. "If you die before you say her name, ser, I will hunt you through all seven hells," he promised.

It should have been called here!

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Prince Oberyn moved closer. "Say the name!" He put a foot on the Mountain's chest and raised the greatsword with both hands. Whether he intended to hack off Gregor's head or shove the point through his eyeslit was something Tyrion would never know.

Clegane's hand shot up and grabbed the Dornishman behind the knee. The Red Viper brought down the greatsword in a wild slash, but he was off-balance, and the edge did no more than put another dent in the Mountain's vambrace. Then the sword was forgotten as Gregor's hand tightened and twisted, yanking the Dornishman down on top of him. They wrestled in the dust and blood, the broken spear wobbling back and forth. Tyrion saw with horror that the Mountain had wrapped one huge arm around the prince, drawing him tight against his chest, like a lover.

I'm not sharing the rest.

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He never heard his father speak the words that condemned him. Perhaps no words were necessary. I put my life in the Red Viper's hands, and he dropped it. When he remembered, too late, that snakes had no hands, Tyrion began to laugh hysterically.

Okay, that's kind of funny.

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He was halfway down the serpentine steps before he realized that the gold cloaks were not taking him back to his tower room. "I've been consigned to the black cells," he said. They did not bother to answer. Why waste your breath on the dead?

Look at that, Jon and Tyrion are being sent to the cells in back-to-back chapters.

I bet we do this again!

Final thoughts:

Did you think I would go meekly, Father? he asked the shadow his candles etched upon the wall. I have too much of you in me for that.

This is funny, because even if you believe that father to be Aerys, he still comes out a scumbag.

34 down, 15 to go. :(

I swear to god this number isn't moving.

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Anonymous asked: I’m not a monarchist but I appreciate how Queen Elizabeth II has been a credit to institution of the monarchy in Britain. I can’t say the same about Charles and the rest of her family though. The Queen has my grudging respect for reaching the milestone as the longest serving British monarch in British history with her 70th anniversary. However as a monarchist how can you make the case that she is a legitimate ruler as the Windsors are a recent invention?

I appreciate the sincerity of your questions and also respect your honesty in at least appreciating the life and impact of Elizabeth Windsor has had by being the Queen. I doubt we will see her like again - I pray that isn’t the case but her life and reign has been extraordinary by any measure.

You are not the first non-monarchist who has pointed out the obvious. The late Christopher Hitchens was another who said, “The British monarchy doesn't depend entirely on glamour, as the long,  long reign of Queen Elizabeth II continues to demonstrate. Her  unflinching dutifulness and reliability have conferred something beyond  charm upon the institution, associating it with stoicism and a certain  integrity. Republicanism is infinitely more widespread than it was when  she was first crowned, but it's very rare indeed to hear the Sovereign Lady herself being criticised, and even most anti-royalists hasten to  express themselves admiringly where she is concerned.”

However true Hitchens’ remarks may be it’s something monarchists mustn’t rest on their laurels. Indeed it’s a mirage. If one determines the legitimacy of a monarchy on personality alone then we are on dodgy grounds.

Simply put there are some who question if Prince Charles should succeed to the throne when William, his son, would be a much better fit from a PR and marketing point of view. This is to misunderstand the solemn nature of what a monarchy is. It is not a popularity contest based on the shifting whims of the hoi polloi - either republican or pro-monarchists both fed on tabloid tittle tattle.

Succession is grounded upon constitutional law which in turn is rooted in custom and heritage of our united kingdom. One simply doesn’t throw all this away lightly.

I’m sorry to disagree but your mistaken on both counts: the meaning of her 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne and her legitimacy to rule. The Windsors - even if the name is - are not a recent invention.

Actually quite a few have misunderstood the meaning of her accession to the throne with her being the longest reigning monarch in British history. On 9 September 2015, Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning female monarch in world history.

On 23 May 2016, her reign surpassed the claimed reign of James Francis Edward Stuart (the "Old Pretender"). On 13 October 2016, she became the world's longest-reigning current monarch (and the world's longest-serving current head of state) after the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), King of Thailand.

On 6 February 2022 (at the age of 95 years, 291 days), she celebrated her platinum jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne, becoming the first British monarch to do so.

Elizabeth became queen after the death of her father, King George VI, from lung cancer at age 56 on February 6, 1952. At the time, she was 25, married and the mother of two small children. Understandably HM the Queen doesn’t celebrate the anniversary of the date she became queen, known as Ascension Day, as it is also the anniversary of her father’s death.

I don’t have time to lay out the constitutional grounds of the monarchy’s legitimacy in Britain as I have addressed in past posts. The simplest way to understand it is to go and read Walter Bagehot, a journalist who would co-found and edit The Economist magazine. He was one of the greatest Victorians of the 19th Century and he concerned himself with the workings and the reform of the delicate constitutional arrangements between parliament, the House of Lords, and the monarchy as so much is based on custom and unwritten practice.

Walter Bagehot published his classic work, The English Constitution in 1867 but it is the best way to understand the delicate balance of parliament and the monarchy. No one has written a finer work than Bagehot and his book remains the bible for many interested in constitutional matters regarding the monarchy.  In it he argued that the constitution was divided into two branches. The monarchy   represents the “dignified” branch. Its job is to symbolise the state   through pomp and ceremony. The government - Parliament, the cabinet and the civil service - represents the “efficient” branch. Its job is to run  the country by passing laws and providing public services. He was right to say that the dignified  branch governs through poetry, and the efficient branch through prose.

In Bagehot’s view, a politically-inactive monarchy served the best interests of the United Kingdom; by abstaining from direct rule, the monarch levitated above the political fray like a dignified David Copperfield, and remained a respected personage to whom all subjects could look to as a guiding light.

As to how Queen Elizabeth II is related to past monarchs well she can go back to the Tudors. One way way to look at it is to see Queen Elizabeth II as historically first cousins to Queen Elizabeth I. You might think that’s a stretch but not so in the context of how European royalty maps out its lineage through history.

Deep breath.

Henry VII's son became Henry VIII and was Elizabeth I's father. Elizabeth never married and had no children. Straightforward!

Now it gets more complicated.

Henry  VII's older daughter and Henry VIII's sister Margaret married into the House of Stuart in Scotland. When Elizabeth I died childless, the House  of Stuart became the new monarchs, with James VI of Scotland (Margaret's great-grandson and son of Mary, Queen of Scots) becoming James I of  England. It was their descent from Margaret (and her descent from Henry  VII and Elizabeth of York) that gave the Stuarts their claim to the  throne.

James  I's son Charles became Charles I, got his head chopped off, and eventually had his son become Charles II when the monarchy was restored. Charles II's brother became James II when Charles died, and James II's daughters Mary (co-ruling with William of Orange) and Anne were queens  after he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution.

When  Queen Anne died childless, she had to be succeeded by a non-Catholic,  required as of 1701. This is when the House of Hanover showed up from  (what is now) Germany. George I's mother was the daughter of James I's  daughter (and it was his mother, Sophia, whom Anne actually designated  as her heir, but Sophia died before Anne did). The Hanovers were nowhere  near the top of the total (Catholic and non-Catholic) succession but  were designated specifically because they were not Catholic, jumping  over others who were more closely related to the senior branch but who  followed the wrong religion. For instance, James II's daughters had a  Catholic half-brother, whose Catholic followers, the Jacobites, wanted  him on the throne (and who probably would have been king if James II  hadn't been deposed and replaced with the Protestant William and Mary).

So  the Stuarts got the throne based on their descent from the Tudor  patriarch, while the Hanovers got the throne based on their descent from  the Stuarts and their Protestantism.

George  I was followed by his son, George II, followed by his grandson, George  III, followed by his son, George IV, followed by his brother, William  IV, followed by his niece, Victoria, followed by her son, Edward VII  (who established the House of Saxe-Coburg after his father, Prince  Albert), followed by his son, George V (first of the House of Windsor, renamed because Saxe-Coburg was too German-sounding and it was during  World War I), followed by his son, Edward VIII, followed by his brother, George  VI, followed by his daughter, who is Elizabeth II.

In short, both Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II share a primary ancestry from Henry VII, the first monarch of the House of Tudor, whose mother, Margaret Beaufort, came from the House of Plantagenet, a a royal house which originated from the lands of Anjou in France who in turn came from the Angevin kings descended from Geoffrey II, Count of Gâtinais, and his wife Ermengarde of Anjou. In 1060 the couple inherited the title via cognatic kinship from an Angevin family that was descended from a noble named Ingelger, whose recorded history dates from 870....and so and so on and around we go.

Easy peasy.

Thanks for your question.

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Waits so Carl Gustav doesn’t sign laws and doesn’t appoint the government, so what does he do?! I’ve seen him sit at the end of a very large table with Victoria, wasn’t he talking to his ministers?

I’m not a monarchist, but if a nation must be a monarchy at least make it make sense idk

Yes, since the 70s the monarch in Sweden has had no remaining executive power so they are purely a symbolic figure head. But he remains head of state so his role includes things like hosting and undertaking State Visits, participating in specific events which are part of Swedish identity like National Day or the Nobel Prizes, like all royals they do charity work, and they are essentially a symbol of Sweden (I think this becomes particularly relevant during times of tragedy like following the Tsunami where lots of Swedes died).

The meetings you're talking about are basically advisory council meetings. He chairs them. It's made up of different government ministers and members of the opposition. It's a chance for them to update the other parties on what they're doing in a confidential space but it also updates Victoria and the King. This is essential to their job, even if they don't have any actual power. Let's say Carl Gustaf was going on a state visit to a country which wants to buy more green tech. Sweden obviously has a lot of businesses and projects in this area. If CG doesn't know that, he might spend the whole time talking about cows and then when someone asks him "oh what does Sweden do in green tech?" he might not have an answer. It also means the work they do can be in step with what's important to the country. If a certain area has a big fire, the royals can send someone to visit as a show of support. Things like that. Anyone who is acting as a representative of the nation - domestically or internationally - needs to know what their message is so those meetings give them the opportunity to learn. In fact, the PM was not great at updating the King after the aforementioned tsunami and it got a big backlash (he was also bad at informing the public generally but many people in monarchies do turn to royals in times of crisis and they were met with silence because CG had not been told what was happening).

I personally don't view this kind of monarchy as useful as I mentioned in that last post. But I'm also not Swedish. We talked about it not long ago and why Sweden doesn't remove the monarchy: https://duchessofostergotlands.tumblr.com/post/685431240450523136/hi-out-of-curiosity-if-cg-doesnt-have-any-power And @murielstacy - who is Swedish - also added that they have had a monarchy for over 1000 years so it would be a big shift in how they think about themselves. CG and Victoria have both spoken about seeing themselves as custodians of Swedish identity and culture. They are related to other heads of state, they can go to the opening of a new wing of a building which was opened by their great-great-great grandfather and provide a link to history, they can do things like their visits to all the provinces and people feel like it's not just a politician visiting to secure their vote. They have their own reasons!