#i had to go to the transcripts to share this

[applesaucesims]

The sun had mostly set, and the moon was already shining bright, when Erin ran up to the beach, where Kavi was already waiting for her, greeting her with an excited wave. The couple was quickly engrossed by each other, not noticing that, from just behind the bushes, they were being watched.

When Kavi had announced his plans for the night, Louis had come to the conclusion that it would be best if his friend had somebody there with him who could stand by and help, if he were to make a complete fool of himself. But, not wanting to sit there in the bushes by himself, he convinced a reluctant Zack to join him.

The remaining sunlight disappeared quickly, with the only light now coming from the moon. Although it had only been a few minutes, it had felt like an eternity to Zachary and Louis, who were already getting bored from just sitting and watching.

Figuring it could not get any more awkward, Zack decided to use the opportunity to come clean about something. Watching the couple in front of them made him wonder why Louis had asked him in the first place, when he really was the last person who would be able to help with girl issues. Although he had his suspicions that Louis had similar attractions to him, he could feel his nerves boiling over as he was trying to form the right words. He liked boys, not girls, and in his experience, people did not react very welcoming to that information.

However, Zack had nothing to worry about. Not only was Louis very much accepting of his friend's confession, he also eased the tension by coming out about his own preferences in that way. Although, he never really considered there to be much of any preference. He just liked people, really, and sure, sometimes that included his teachers, but that was neither here nor there. There was no time to think about people's gender when he had barely even figured out where he fit in himself, in the whole separation of boys and girls.

Thankfully, Zachary was understanding as well, or at least he did not want to bother Louis with any further questions, if he had them. Above all, they were glad to have shared a special bonding moment they had not had the chance to have with anyone else before. Somehow they knew this could be the foundation of great friendship.

[TRANSCRIPT]

Louis: "It's so romantic, isn't it?"

Zachary: "I suppose so. Why are we watching again?"

Louis: "Well, we've got to make sure Kavi doesn't embarrass himself."

Zachary: "Right..."

...

Zachary: "Gee, how long are they going to be?"

Louis: "Yeah, maybe this wasn't my best idea."

Zachary: "Uhm, while we're here... can I tell you something? I've got this secret, but I feel like you'd understand."

Louis: "Sure, I can keep a secret."

Zachary: "Well, when it comes to girls... I don't think I like them like that."

Louis: "Like what?"

Zachary: "Like Kavi, for instance. I always felt like I..." *clears throat* "I guess I'd... prefer boys."

Louis: "Oh! That's all?"

Zachary: "What- You don't mind?"

Louis: "Why would I?"

Zachary: "I guess you wouldn't. I've just had bad experience. Let's just say ballet isn't the only reason my dad kicked me out of the house."

Louis: "Oh... I'm sorry that happened."

Zachary: "It's fine. Life is much better with my aunt, anyway."

Louis: "Well, for what it's worth... I sort of like boys, too."

Zachary: "I, uhm, kind of figured. I saw the way you were looking at Mr. Booth that time."

Louis: "Oh... really?"

Zachary: "Hey, I was definitely looking, too."

Louis: *chuckles* "Well, I don't actually think I have any preference at all. I don't get the whole boys and girls thing most times, to be honest."

Zachary: "Don't worry. I can keep a secret, too."

[radawaycunt]

HOW am i supposed to hate Simon Fairchild when he’s this fucking funny 😭😭😭

“Yes! 😃”

[royalarchivist]

Phil: I still stand by, if I get a snail, I'm gonna fail RP and log out.

Sneeg: I don't think they're gonna give you one just like, unsolicited. Especially 'cuz you've threatened to not play? 🙄

Phil: [Cracks up] I've played these games before! I've done it before, man! I genuinely probably need therapy, but I'm just putting it off! [Laughs]

Sneeg: How do you explain to a therapist that you're attached to an Egg from Minecraft though? 🤨

Phil: Ok, so there's this server, right? And it's ran by my friend, and– It's– brings in people from various different cultures and languages, and then– and then he decided: "Oh, you know what would be really cool to keep people playing? And invested? What if we give them a fcking EGG?"

Phil's Chayanne and Lullah emotes were made by @strawbekka.

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Phil: I still stand by, if I get a snail, I'm gonna fail RP and log out.

Sneeg: I don't think they're gonna give you one–

Phil: Good

Sneeg: –just like, unsolicited. Especially 'cuz you've threatened to not play? 🙄 Um...

Phil: [Cracks up]

Sneeg: I don't think they're... I don't think they're gonna gamble on that.

Phil: I'm not doin' this NPC, like– actor– like, thing on server again! I've played these games before!

Sneeg: [Laughs]

Phil: I've played these g– I've done it before, man! I genuinely probably need therapy, but I'm just putting it off! [Laughs] For- for fckin'–

Sneeg: How do you explain to a therapist that you're attached to an Egg from Minecraft though?

Phil: Ok, so there's this server, right? And it's ran by my friend, and– it's–

Sneeg: [Overlapping with Phil] There's this server– and then there was an Egg, with a glock. [Laughs]

Phil: –Brings in people from various different cultures and languages, and then– and then he decided: "Oh, you know what would be really cool to keep people playing? And invested? What if we give them a fcking EGG?"

Sneeg: Attachment. [Laughs] Attachment to something!

Phil: "What if we give them an Egg that- that has wants and needs? And you need to look after it."

Sneeg: And a personality!

Phil: Yeah, "And a personality, and- [stammers] and quirks and- and–"

Sneeg: [Overlapping with Phil] And its life's in danger, people– things were trying to kill it.

Phil: Yeah. And things keep trying to kill it, and you have to save it, you are its– you are its only s– hope.

Sneeg: If it dies, it's your fault. It's your fault! Your fault. [Laughs]

Phil: [In unison with Sneeg] Your fault! Your entire audience of thousands of people will be PISSED if you don't care! If you don't care, you are a MONSTER!

Sneeg: [Overlapping with Phil] And they're so valid, they're so valid 'cuz it's true.

Phil: [Laugh] Imagine joining my stream, and I'm just like reading a bedtime story to a little Egg.

Sneeg: [Cracks up]

Phil: Like– [Laughs] Like, what a CRAZY way to come back!

Sneeg: "Oh, my favorite vanilla Minecraft streamer Philza Minecraft's on– playing Minecraft today, let's see what he's doing!" [Voice cracks as he tries not to laugh]

Phil: Yeah, "What's- what's Kusump?" [QSMP]

Sneeg: –and you're like: [Leaning into his mic] "Humpty Dumpty." [Laughs]

Phil: "What's Kusump? What's this? Why's he got an Egg, and why is it just holding up a sign that just says 'Food'?"

[doubletroubletag]

New update for Tag In/Tag Out: Double Trouble!

I had to remake the blog because linking to Comicfury got the old one shadow banned.(Best read on Comicfury, check pinned post)

I'm back to updating for the next month, at least!

transcript under the read more:

[Comic id:

[Page 1] Siffrin returns to Loop, who is slumped over a tree trunk.

Siffrin: (Hey, Loop. Good news, Odile went straight to sleep.)

Siffrin (offscreen): (She probably thinks this was all a dream)

Loop: [I don't know.]

They lift their head, but still appear depressed.

Loop: [If we're having close calls this early, We're going to be found out.]

[Page 2] Siffrin is shaken by this, but quickly waves their hand, grimacing.

Siffrin: (Then we'll face the music when it happens.) (But until then…Can we go to bed?)

Loop, resting their head on their arm: Sigh…

They then snap upwards, clapping their hands. Loop: [Okay~ Bed time.]

[Page 3] The two head back to camp, with Loop prancing.

Siffrin stops Loop when they reach their tent: Wait.

Loop turns around, smiling still.

Siffrin: (I call dibs on the right side.) Loop frowns deeply, while their eyes remain happy.

Loop, with a forced grin: [But, I sleep on the right?]

Siffrin: (BUT I called dibs~)

Loop, through gritted teeth: [Okaaaay~]

[Page 4] The two are lying next to each other on their blanket. Loop stares at Siffrin, pouting.

[Page 5] Loop: [Hey, wait. I called dibs on the blanket.]

Siffrin, snuggling into the blanket, happily: (Aw, come oooon. We can share.)

Loop, turning away: [Fine.]

Siffrin: (Hehe.)

Loop: [Don't say I never spoil you.]

Siffrin: (I would never imply such a thing.)

[Page 6] Siffrin peeks over, lying their head on Loop's back. Loop, turning to them suddenly:[What?]

Siffrin, casual: (Sorry. It's just, You look just like me.)

Loop: [Did you only now notice?]

Siffrin: (I mean, You hadn't before. It's still new for me, You know?)

[Page 7] Loop turns away.

Siffrin: (I'm sorry. Wait, I imagine that was… A tough time.)

Siffrin: (But now you're free. And You're "Siffrin" again.)

Loop, neutrally: [Only If we don't get caught.]

Siffrin, frowning: (We could stand to be more careful.)

[Page 8] Loop, still facing away: [Goodnight, Siffrin.] Siffrin lies down, content.

Siffrin: (Goodnight,Siffrin.)

Loop freezes. They begin to tear up, sniffling.

[Page 9] Siffrin, startled, reaching forward: (Loop? Are y-)

Loop, interrupting: [I'm fine.]

Siffrin pulls away, lying next to Loop as they silently cry.

…Time passes, Siffrin falls asleep while it seems Loop is still upset.

[Page 10] Throughout the night, the two toss and turn, stealing the blanket from each other. Loop sits up, furious.

[and thus nobody slept that night lol] [cry emoji from the Change God]

Lastly, we cut to a very awake and agonized Loop who lies stiffly while Siffrin lies on their chest, cuddling. A small detail is that Loop is now wearing a long white sleeved shirt.

(PROLOGUE END)

id end.]

[yeoldenews]

Why do young kids sound so adult in old letters? Not just the ones you share, in general. It's one of the things that puzzles me about Yes Virginia, There is A Santa Claus. Were educational standards stricter? Was it actually parents writing for them?

If I had to guess, I'd say a decent part of this could be due to the fact that everyday, standard English at the time used a structure and level of formality we now associate with the elderly. It's similar to how teenagers in the past look older to us in part because we associate the styles of their hair and makeup with our parents and grandparents.

The first particular piece of syntax that popped into my head when I read this message is the placement of the word "have" in sentence structure. It used to be standard English grammar to begin questions about items or traits people possess with "have" rather than "do you have"; e.g. "Have you a pencil?" vs. "Do you have a pencil?".

If I were to hear the question "Have you any presents you'd like for Christmas?" my mind would default to imagining a formal, elderly person, as that's the only type of person I've ever personally heard use that syntax.

I think what we sometimes fail to consciously realize is that the stuffy, formal, 90 year old grandmothers we talk to didn't spontaneously start talking like that once they reached a certain age. They were taught certain grammar rules as children and continued to use them throughout their lives. We only associate that type of language with the elderly as the only people still alive to use it are now very old.

Education in the past also relied much more heavily on rote memorization and repetition, which I'd imagine caused people to more strictly adhere to the things they learned, including grammar, than we do now.

Children were taught in school how to write formal letters and those lessons were carried over even in letters to Santa.

I imagine in the future the phrase "I hope this email finds you well" is going to end up seeming (even more) oddly formal and dated, but people use it because that's what we were taught to do.

That being said, there are definitely Dear Santa letters written by parents, especially if the child is very young - but after 14 years of doing this I think I've developed a pretty good eye for spotting these. That's why I rarely post letters from children under school-age, with the exception of what I've taken to calling "toddler transcription" where the parents write down what their young child says word for word.

[askoverkill]

Offer Lupus a hug, that was a pretty heavy talk involving your death, even if Lupus is being a tad overly positive.

transcript below:

(You must have a history of hugging badly.) (You weren't aware of it, but everyone else knows.) (That's why nobody ever offers to include you.)

(But, kids need hugs and comfort.) (And you're the only one here.)

For what it matters, Lupus... I don't mind spending the last of my life with you here.

Stop saying that. You'll be fine.

(You don't understand why Lupus wants you around so badly.)

(Any other adult party member could have worked.) (You hadn't done anything to earn this role.) (Maybe it's your similar appearance?)

(Do you remind them of their real family?) (Are you related, after all?) (...No, probably not, you're not from Vaugarde.)

(They're just a random child.) (That happens to look just like you.) (And have the same accent.) (And clothes.)

(…) (Lupus isn't another one…?)

(No, that wouldn't make sense!) (The other Siffrin is your age and doesn't have a family to return to.)

(Stars, Lupus doesn't share your name, either.) (If anything, their name is closer to Loop's.) (And that sad star looks nothing like you.) (On account of being a celestial guide and all.)

I love you, Siffrent.

(...Lupus has snuggled deeper into you.) (Ah, you don't know what to do now.) (Your limbs tingle, and you're itching to leave.) (But you can't!!!!)

(There is a strange small child who you've just decided to take care of.) (An entire, living human, with thoughts and needs)

(Like a total idiot, you hadn't thought this through.) (You were trying to be nice!) (And now!!!! Look at what you've done?!!!)

(…It feels strange and… kind of nice to have someone so warm against you like this.) (It's not all encompassing, like it had been with Isabeau…)

(This isn't that bad, really.) (Is this what a hug is supposed to feel like?)

...Heehee, are you ready to go inside now?

Yeah, uh, sure?

[nuria-schnee]

Hi, everyone! ❤️

When I said I might write this, I didn't think I'd be going so insane over it, but here we are. The brainrot is strong, and I'm determined to create as much as I can. I love the series with all my heart, and I love this beautiful fandom, and what happened won't stop us, dammit.

I was so angry and sad yesterday that ideas didn't stop coming, and before I knew I had most of the fic outlined and was already working on the screencaps for it.

Anyway, this is my attempt to write the season we deserved. I wanted to bring a bit of content in this hard time for all of us. I hope it works, even if only for a bit. This is just a preview, but I wanted to share even so.

A bit of information

Publication date of the 1st chapter: September 14th

I'll update every two weeks (hopefully)

Every chapter will be an "episode"

Every Wednesday I'll be sharing a "sneak peek" of the next chapter here on Tumblr, so you don't have to wait so long

Every chapter will have a playlist.

I'll be sharing the screencaps of the chapters as the story goes. No spoilers in them, don't worry.

The work on AO3 is already posted, in case someone wants to subscribe already and get the notification when I post the first chapter. Now, there's only an index with what I'm sharing on Tumblr, and I'll update it regularly.

Don't forget to take care of yourselves ❤️ See you very soon!

Transcriptions of the summary and chapters below the cut!

Summary

Ghosts are going missing all around London. The disappearances lead Edwin and Charles directly to a mysterious entity, known as The Summoner, that is about to make their afterlives very complicated.

Chapters

The Case of the Flashing Light: Months after returning from Port Townsend, the Dead Boy Detectives find themselves overloaded with cases of ghosts disappearing all around London. As they investigate this mystery, someone seems to be trying to catch Edwin's attention through the agency's mirror.

The Case of the White Realm:

The Case of the Explosive Garden: Things are tense in the agency after the last case, but none of them wants to address it. They are too busy for that. The cases of missing ghosts are piling up on their desk and the Summoner is still out there, hidden in the shadows of the city, causing trouble. The boys manage to track him down and end up in an enchanted mansion, where nothing is what it seems.

 The Case of the Ghostly Masquerade

 The Case of the Blurred Painting

 The Case of the 80s Deathday Party

 The Case of the Star-Crossed Lovers

 The Case of the Dark Void

[fans4wga]

September 25: Read the WGA's email to its membership

[ID: tweet from Adam Conover @/adamconover that says, "We did it. We have a tentative deal. Over the coming days, we'll discuss and vote on it, together, as a democratic union. But today, I want to thank every single WGA member, and every fellow worker who stood with us in solidarity. You made this possible. Thank you. #WGAStrong".

Attached is a screenshot of the first part of the WGA's recent email to its membership. Conover's next tweet says, "Here's the rest of our email to members, which details what happens next:" with the rest of the email attached in screenshots.

Transcript of the WGA's email to its membership:

DEAR MEMBERS,

We have reached a tentative agreement on a new 2023 MBA, which is to say an agreement in principle on all deal points, subject to drafting final contract language.

What we have won in this contract — most particularly, everything we have gained since May 2nd — is due to the willingness of this membership to exercise its power, to demonstrate its solidarity, to walk side-by-side, to endure the pain and uncertainty of the past 146 days. It is the leverage generated by your strike, in concert with the extraordinary support of our union siblings, that finally brought the companies back to the table to make a deal.

We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional — with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership.

What remains now is for our staff to make sure everything we have agreed to is codified in final contract language. And though we are eager to share the details of what has been achieved with you, we cannot do that until the last "i" is dotted. To do so would complicate our ability to finish the job. So, as you have been patient with us before, we ask you to be patient again — one last time.

Once the Memorandum of Agreement with the AMPTP is complete, the Negotiating Committee will vote on whether to recommend the agreement and send it on to the WGAW Board and WGAE Council for approval. The Board and Council will then vote on whether to authorize a contract ratification vote by the membership.

If that authorization is approved, the Board and Council would also vote on whether to lift the restraining order and end the strike at a certain date and time (to be determined) pending ratification. This would allow writers to return to work during the ratification vote, but would not affect the membership's rights to make a final determination on contract approval.

Immediately after those leadership votes, which are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday if the language is settled, we will provide a comprehensive summary of the deal points and the Memorandum of Agreement. We will also convene meetings where members will have the opportunity to learn more about and assess the deal before voting on ratification.

To be clear, no one is to return to work until specifically authorized to by the Guild. We are still on strike until then. But we are, as of today, suspending WGA picketing. Instead, if you are able, we encourage you to join the SAG-AFTRA picket lines this week.

Finally, we appreciated your patience as you waited for news from us — and had to fend off rumors — during the last few days of the negotiation. Please wait for further information from the Guild. We will have more to share with you in the coming days, as we finalize the contract language and go through our unions' processes.

As always, thank you for your support. You will hear from us again very soon.

In solidarity,

WGA NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE

[beanjang-draws]

Plague Ponies - Test Results

CONTENT WARNING: Blood and disease (medical setting)

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Summary:

Twilight, Nurse Redheart, and Spike go over Big Mac's blood test results, from which they glean some new information:

1: The sickness presents differently in different kinds of pony.

2: Only ponies are able to catch it.

3: Alicorns may be at especial risk.

Transcript below:

Title Page:

Plague Ponies Episode 8: "Test Results"

Nurse Redheart returns from Canterlot to share her findings with Twilight Sparkle. With the addition of Big Mac's test results, a theory begins to form...

Content Warnings: Blood and disease in a medical setting

Comic Start

Beneath the Golden Oak Library

Nurse Redheart: Can you see alright?

Twilight Sparkle nods and gestures affirmatively with her wing. Spike stands at her side, quill and clipboard at the ready.

Nurse Redheart points to the side of Big Macintosh's neck. He is laid out on a raised cot in a padded room.

Nurse Redheart: The best vein to draw from is the jugular vein right here. If you're not sure, you can use the topography spell I showed you. Feeling with your hooves works just as well, but we're truing to limit contact as much as possible.

Nurse Redheart demonstrates the steps to be taken when drawing blood. Step 1: Disinfect. Step 2: Prepare to insert (the needle).

Big Macintosh looks nervous.

Nurse Redheart: You're doing very well, Big Mac. You're just going to feel a little pinch...

Nurse Redheart prepares the needle. While she's turned away, Big Macintosh mouths to Twilight Sparkle and Spike,

Big Macintosh, silently: Help...

Twilight Sparkle, silently: Sorry...

Spike: You did tell him there would be needles involved, right?

Twilight Sparkle: ...

Nurse Redheart: If you've got the vein, you'll see the blood travel up the tube right away. Sometimes it's a little tricky, but Big Mac here has great veins.

Nurse Redheart finishes up and puts a plaster on Big Macintosh's neck. Big Macintosh lets out a sigh of relief.

Nurse Redheart: We're just taking five samples today. You did wonderfully, dear. All done!

Nurse Redheart pulls out a star sticker as a reward. Big Macintosh is very happy with his sticker.

Nurse Redheart: And we'll have the results ready in a few days.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow~

Big Macintosh: Before we finish up here...could you let my family know I'm alright? And tell Applejack this isn't her fault. Knowing her, she'll be beatin' herself up for my getting hurt.

Twilight Sparkle: ...

Spike looks up to Twilight Sparkle. Nurse Redheart exits Big Macintosh's room with his blood.

Twilight Sparkle: Of course.

Big Macintosh: Thank you, princess! Thank you!

Twilight Sparkle walks away from the observation window, looking miserable.

Spike: Would it be so bad to let the Apples visit?

Twilight Sparkle: Well...

Before Twilight Sparkle can elaborate, Nurse Redheart interrupts. Twilight Sparkle brightens immediately.

Nurse Redheart: Are you ready for the blood analysis Spell?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes! I've got it all figured out! It's been so long since I've had to study a layered-function spell...I had so much fun getting it to work just right!

Nurse Redheart is taken aback, but not displeased, by Twilight Sparkle's enthusiasm.

Nurse Redheart: It's good you enjoy it. With so few unicorns trained in medical magic here, it's likely you'll have to know it well. In fact, how would you feel about training a few more of our staff?

Twilight Sparkle: I would love to!

Twilight Sparkle casts a spell on the blood testing machine and sets it spinning. The blood in the tubes begin to separate.

Nurse Redheart: Perfect! Just keep that up for five minutes.

Spike: This is cool and all...but why are we spinning Big Mac's blood again?

Nurse Redheart walks Spike to the other side of the counter, where a small monitor is hooked up to the machine Twilight Sparkle is spinning.

Nurse Redheart: The centrifugal force separates the blood into readable parts. This way, we can get more accurate information...which we read from this machine!

Nurse Redheart reads the monitor screen.

Nurse Redheart: And look here, there's antibody presence in his blood!

Nurse Redheart leans closer to Spike to whisper to him.

Nurse Redheart: His body is learning how to fight the virus.

Spike: Ohh...

Twilight Sparkle: That's great news!

Nurse Redheart: I'll get more eyes on this so we can confirm what I'm reading. I'm also seeing an unusual presence of magic and protein in his blood. I think this confirms our theory, princess.

Twilight Sparkle: So it really is compromising his magic system, then?

Nurse Redheart: Yes, it's pretty clear now that we've observed an earth pony patient. Earth pony magic is directly connected to the muscles, so magical viruses sometimes cause muscle atrophy in earth ponies.

Nurse Redheart and Twilight walk over to a board.

Nurse Redheart: How was he feeling this morning?

Twilight Sparkle thinks back to the early morning, when she secretly bandaged up Big Macintosh's leg in the barn before getting him to the Golden Oak.

Spike: Achey all over, pretty tired. He's bored, too.

Nurse Redheart: And his bite wound?

Twilight Sparkle: Nothing much has changed. It's been flushed out and there's no swelling, but it won't close.

Spike: It's only been a day, maybe it's just too early? It was a pretty nasty bite...

Nurse Redheart: Even still, it's unusual for an earth pony patient's wound to show no change after a full day cycle. I'm almost certain the virus targets pony magic.

Twilight Sparkle: You saw similar symptoms in your unicorn patient?

Nurse Redheart thinks back to Fleur De Lis as she last saw her.

Nurse Redheart: Of sorts. That patient's symptoms were more aggressive. We think the virus may have targeted her horn root.

Twilight Sparkle: ...We'll need more data points of how the symptoms differ between different kinds of pony...

Nurse Redheart: Yes. Let me show you what notes I have so far. Is...Spike okay to see this?

Spike: I can handle it!

Nurse Redheart: ....Alright.

Nurse Redheart turns on a projector.

"Unicorn Magic System:

The magic system and nervous system are closely linked in all pony kind. The magic of a unicorn is in highest concentrations within the horn root and cutie mark.

Due to this, the first indications of infection in unicorns manifest in the form of positional headaches, pressure behind the eyes, photosensitivity, nausea, and swelling of the sinuses and lymph nodes."

"Virus Progression in Unicorns:

"The virus co-opts the unicorn's magic. Veins will discolor as they are burned by involuntary surges of magic. Patient will experience increased discomfort, irritability, followed by confusion, and eventual anterograde amnesia and apraxia.

By this point, the patient's immune system is also compromised. Combined with the increased likelihood of self-injury, small cuts and bruises may deteriorate into larger complications very quickly. Patients at this stage should be under constant supervision."

"Earth Pony Magic System:

The magic system and nervous system are closely linked in all pony kind. The magic system of an earth pony is distributed all throughout the muscles."

Nurse Redheart: I suspect that magic surges also occur in earth ponies, but are not observable as the magical veins are further below the skin. My greatest concern is with the heart. As it is one of the most vital muscles of the body, I want Big Mac's blood oxygen and fatigue closely monitored. Absolutely no unnecessary physical exertion.

Twilight Sparkle: Do you think we'll have to keep him down here for the rest of his observation?

Spike: Yeah...he did charge straight out of his sick bed to help the others in the orchard.

Nurse Redheart: He was sick even before the bite?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes. There's been a cold going through town lately. He was mostly recovered by the time he was bitten, though.

Nurse Redheart: I see...It's strange not to see any signs of other pathogens when he was so recently sick.

Spike: Earth ponies are fast healers, right? Big Mac must just be that strong!

Nurse Redheart: ...Sure.

"Pegasus Magic System:

The magic system and nervous system are closely linked in all pony kind. The magic of a pegasus is in highest concentrations within the lungs, wings, and cutie mark."

Nurse Redheart: We haven't had the chance to monitor any pegasi yet, but I can guess at respiratory issues being a problem.

A pegasus is in bed, looking out the window at his bedside.

Nurse Redheart: A pegasus patient recently agreed to go under observation, so we'll have more answers soon.

Spike: If catching this sickness affects every kind of pony differently, what about alicorns?

Nurse Redheart: Well, since alicorns have the attributes of every kind of pony...they may exhibit all of these symptoms as well.

Spike: WHAT?!

Twilight Sparkle: Spike...

Nurse Redheart: Well,. we can't be quite sure just yet!...

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry, Spike, I'll be sure to take every precaution. But I am curious...how come we know so little about such a dangerous illness? Have we never seen something like this before?

Nurse Redheart: Excellent question! This appears to be a very, very old kind of virus. It hasn't been seen in living ponies in, well, ever! It actually appears to be targeting the magical signature of horn snails.

Spike (confused), and Twilight Sparkle (excited): Horn snails?!

Spike: What do snails have to do with all of this?

Twilight Sparkle: Ooh, I know this one!

"Magic History 101:

A long, long time ago, the world was full of free-roaming magic like the Everfree Forest is today. It was a chaotic time full of unpredictable magic.

Some creatures, like the horn snail, developed sturdy bodies designed to harness this potent energy.

It became advantageous for the slow-moving creatures to cooperate with more mobile creatures in exchange for their magical ability.

The horn snails worked so closely with the prototypical pony that they eventually became one creature.

Different branches of ponies appeared from this partnership. Some ponies channeled magic through their horns, some through their bodies, and others through the power of extended levitation which later supported flight."

Spike: ...so you've got snails in you?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, sort of? My ancestors did a long, long time ago! The process is actually pretty complicated but but super interesting! I can explain it in more detail if you'd like--

Nurse Redheart: I believe that's a good enough introduction to the topic. If we could get back to the topic at hoof...

Twilight Sparkle: Ah, right. So, the main point is, if this virus targets pony magic in this way, it must be extremely old, which explains why we haven't experienced this sort of thing before.

Spike: So if this virus targets ponies, other magical species can't get sick from it?

Nurse Redheart: It's safe to assume that, yes.

Twilight Sparkle: I'll send a summary of these findings to Princess Celestia. I think this is serious enough to call for a public announcement...if not a state of emergency. Thank you for your help, Nurse Redheart. I'm sure you must be tired from your trip back from Canterlot.

Nurse Redheart: Of course, princess. I'll keep Doctor Greymare updated. He should come around with the pegasus patient later today.

Twilight Sparkle: Perfect. The tunnels to the hospital were finished the other day. You can take those stairs back as a shortcut.

Nurse Redheart is on her way back to the hospital through the new underground tunnels.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike, take a letter.

Spike doesn't answer. He reappears with a small bundle swung over his shoulder.

Twilight Sparkle: ...Spike? What are you up to?

Spike: I got out my game stuff! Since I can't catch anything from Big Mac, I thought he'd like some company.

Twilight Sparkle: That's very thoughtful, Spike. I'll write this letter myself. You should go have some fun.

Spike and Big Macintosh are having fun playing Nondescript Roleplaying Game.

Transcript ends.

[f1cflcfic]

The Prophecy (SMAU ft. Lando Norris) Part II

pairing: lando norris x singer!reader (y/n)

summary: what happens after the break-up that noone saw coming? as Y/N L/N gears up to release her next album, each song reveals a little bit of the past, present and future of her relationship with Lando Norris. Inspired by a curated playlist built around "The Prophecy".

note: this is RPF and is obviously in no way, shape, or form reflective of real persons.

genre: social media au, angst, exes to lovers, happy ending

part i

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September, 2026

[Excerpt from Kelly Clarkson interview with Y/N]

“We’re so excited to have y/n l/n with us today, I can’t get your latest song out of my head. It’s really such a great revival of the sultry pop ballads,” Kelly says joyously, and y/n can’t help but smile.

“Thank you! That means a lot coming from you – I grew up watching you on American Idol, I can’t believe I’m even sitting across from you now.”

“Oh my god, stop! You’re gonna make me feel real old. Congratulations again on your Grammy for your sophomore album, All I Ever Needed. How did it feel going into your new project with that in the back of your mind?”

Y/N shuffles uncomfortably on the couch. “Hmm thank you. I – well, it was really different. The songs I wrote on there were coming from this feeling of bliss which was fading fast by the time the Grammy’s rolled around. I had to figure out what kind of artist I am if I’m not in love, or writing about happiness. It felt embarrassing. I don’t like being vulnerable, but I love sharing love. So it was hard for me, not gonna lie. But I’m happy that we got there in the end.”

“Wow, well I was able to listen to a few other songs on this record. I gotta say, I think it’s by far your best record yet. And did you write on all of the songs this time around again?”

Y/N nods her head, a small smile creeping back up on her face. “Yeah, I did. It turns out that writing about sad things can be really cathartic. But I really want people to know that it doesn’t mean this isn’t an album about love. At the end of the day, each of these songs are love letters to every single moment or person that made me feel something – for better or worse.”

early October, 2026

[Transcription of Capital FM segment with Y/N]

“We’ve got Y/N L/N with us here on Capital FM, and we’re about to play a quick round of Never Have I Ever! Are you ready?”

Y/N smiles, holding a paddle with “I Have” and “I Have Never”. “Sure, as ready as I’ll ever be.”

“Great! Now first one: Never have I ever… regifted a gift someone bought me.”

“Ooooh, not a gift someone bought me. But things I have been sent or given in goodie bags I’ve definitely regifted,” Y/N says, and raises the “I Have Never” paddle.  

“That’s alright! I think that’s not too bad. In fact, I’d volunteer to get something regifted from you,” the host laughs. “I usually donate it, but next time I’ll keep you in mind!”

“Perfect. Next one: Never have I ever slid into someone’s DMs”

Y/N rolls her eyes and raises the “I Have” paddle. “Who hasn’t? If people say they haven’t, they’re just lying to you.”

“Who’s the most famous person who’s ever been in your DMs?” The host asks, and Y/N laughs. “Hmm Taylor Swift, maybe?”

“You’re good friends, aren’t you?” Y/N nods. “Yeah, I actually wrote ‘how did it end?’ during a studio session with her.”

“Hmm that brings me to the next question – never have I ever written a song about an ex.”

Again, Y/N raises the “I Have” paddle, but then twists it so it’s halfway. “I think sometimes, no scratch that, I think almost always songs work way better when they’re open for interpretation. Isn’t it nice how everyone can take something else from it, that way?”

“Have you ever gotten back together with an ex?” The host asks, and Y/N makes a ‘tsk’ noise. “Never! First rule in the book, or so my friends tell me all the time.”

"Even when the heart wants what it wants?"

"Even then."

mid October, 2026

[Excerpt from Call Her Daddy episode with Y/N]

“I think in many ways this album is the most naked I’ve ever felt in my emotions. But maybe that’s actually a good thing,” Y/N grins.

“They do say that sex sells,” Alex (Cooper) responds, and Y/N chuckles. “You’ll find hardly any of that on this album.”

“That’s not entirely true, there’s a song on there with some explicit lyrics,” she adds.

“Undrunk? Funnily enough, that one was probably one of the easier ones to write because it actually felt the furthest removed from myself? It’s inspired by, but not based on my own experiences. I’d say it’s my unlived life,” Y/N tries to explain.

“Talk to me about that. People are always quite eager to pinpoint all experiences of a celebrity. They know who you’ve dated, look for clues and dissect every lyric. How do you decide what to share and what not to share?”

“I think it’s sort of why I wanted to share ‘how did it end?’. Even the title track is me addressing the fact that everyone feels entitled to determine my love story. Including me, I think everyone tries to engineer or hack happiness at one point in their life. But it doesn’t work like that. And at the same time, it’s important for me to try and have some semblance of control over my own narrative, my feelings, my sense of self. And that also goes for the people whose presence in my life inspired me to write these songs. For better or worse, I’m grateful for it.”

Alex smirks. “Look, we can’t avoid the topic here. We all know that one of those people is Formula One driver Lando Norris. He’s also got a lot of very dedicated fans, who’ve been clamoring under every post of yours to leave him alone ever since you started dating. How did, and do you deal with that? It would have been easy to erase him from your social media, once the relationship ended, but you chose not to do that. Was that a conscious decision on your end, or something you ever discussed?”

Y/N takes a sip of water, and purses her lips. “I kinda feel like it’s just not really my place to expand on that – it’s between Lando and his fans. Like, it actually has nothing to do with me, I feel. If people are surprised I didn’t delete like three photos, it’s just because I like them – it’s not that deep. I can still cherish good moments, even when they’re in the past. I’m not embarrassed or ashamed of the fact that my ex was part of my life. But it’s not for me to comment on it beyond that. He’s well within his rights to want to delete them, and he doesn’t need to explain to anyone – not to me, not to his fans, anyone why he did it.”

“But it’s more than that. It does seem to imply he doesn’t like the association. And yet you referenced him in the video for “Jaded”. It’s caused some controversy,” she prods a little more.

Y/N snorts. “I was just paying homage to my co-writer, and her iconic 7 Things video. But it’s also partly me taking that ownership. A video is one of the few spaces where you can set the scene. If I wanted to expand on it, I’d have done it through art. People will be mad either way, and the props don’t add anything you can’t already infer from the lyrics.”

“Has he listened to it?”

“Have you?” Y/N counters. Alex smiles, then moves on.

end of October, 2026

[The Independent excerpt]

Y/N L/N reveals tracklist to her third album as anticipation grows!

An obvious contender for the BRITs, is what the first reviews are saying about L/N's latest record “Jaded”. The LP will arrive in just two weeks, but up until today we did not know the exact runtime of the highly anticipated album. After posting to her Instagram, Y/N L/N revealed that the regular version of The Prophecy will count 12 tracks, with the deluxe edition raising that to a comfortable 16. Fans will surely be delighted to know that they can purchase various versions, all contributing to what is looking to be a very easy chart victory.

Talking to Jimmy Fallon earlier this week, L/N stated that she hopes her fans will listen to the album in its running order. “I know it’s really tempting to skip straight to your favourite, but I spent ages ruminating over how to tell my story in the best way – so I hope that translates.”

So far, all official singles of “The Prophecy” have charted both in the Official Top 20 as well as the Billboard Top 40, with The Heart Want What It Wants peaking on top, and Jaded just outside the top 10 at #11.

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how did it end? - Taylor Swift / The Heart Wants What It Wants - Selena Gomez / Jaded - Miley Cyrus / Lie to Girls - Sabrina Carpenter / Breakeven - The Script / The Prophecy - Taylor Swift / Stay - Gracie Abrams / Science + Faith - The Script / Moral of the Story ft. Niall Horan - Ashe / Undrunk - Fletcher / Vertigo - Griff / No More Sad Songs - Little Mix / Paper Hearts - Tori Kelly / Into You - Julia Michaels / Supercut - Lorde / Genesis - Dua Lipa Link to a playlist here

[charles-smith-pillow-princess]

Part 2 of @noshirdalal's answer to what Charles wishes he'd said to Arthur on their last ride together (requested by me [@rockscanfly] for @kaphzzz's birthday). Part 1 can be found here.

Yeah, I think this goes for Arthur as well, maybe. But for Charles I definitely think his love language is service. And so in the ‘Charthur’ realm of things when he says ‘Always’, that is, uh…In ‘Princess Bride’ it's ‘as you wish’, right? So its as close to ‘I love you’ as he’s ever gonna get.

Transcript:

I think Charles might ask if there are things that Arthur needs done that he may not have the time or the strength to do. And if there any of those obligations that Charles could take up for him. I think Charles would take the responsibility of being steward to his friend’s last wishes very, very seriously.

 [Noshir is quiet for a while] 

I think long parts of that ride would not be spoken, you know. Maybe just long periods of time where they’re riding closer together than you normally would. Just tryin’ to breathe in the moment, enjoy each other’s company. A brief moment of peace, even if they know that they’re goin’ off to do some heavy lifting. 

Charles—we all know Charles isn’t a talker, he’s a doer. And I think if he didn’t—[talking to Nala] out—I think if he didn’t…oh, maybe didn’t have fears is the wrong way to put it. If he had the courage to do so he may have even given him, like Charles may have even given Arthur, like, his necklace or the feather he wears. Like, things that Charles keeps with him. 

Charles isn’t necessarily superstitious so to speak, but he definitely believes in the power of totems. And I can see him giving a totem to Arthur to wear as a form of protection and also just as a sign of his affection. 

But doing so comes at a risk, right. Its becoming clear that there are some people in that camp that are not, that are not friends. And I think revealing any kind of relationship or care for another person in camp is also a vulnerability. And I think that's something that Charles would be heightendly aware of. And then there’s the completely other side of it which is you know, in that age, like, two men being affectionate, two men being in love—not something that you really talked about and certainly didn’t publicly express. And if Arthur chose to wear a totem from Charles openly I think there’d be a lot of talking in camp. So my guess would be that Charles would—

[loud bang as Nala knocks into something] Nala are you okay? Was that your head or your tail? Come here, out!

So my guess is that—I think that would be a sign of affection that Charles would love to do. And he wouldn’t tell Arthur like, how to be careful about it, or what not, because Arthur’s not stupid. I think he would give that totem to Arthur openly without any conditions. That’s how he’d show how much he cares for him. Trusting that Arthur’s care for him would mean that he’d be careful with how he wore or carried anything that Charles had given him. That he’d kind of make sure that in doing so he didn’t open either of them up to harm. 

That’d be a lot off—I think there’d be a lot of unspoken, unspoken gestures and just. You know, they’re on a long ride and Charles would have breakfast ready when Arthur woke up. Arthur would like lay out his bedroll and stuff and, you know, go to the river to wash up or whatever and come back to find that Charles had, like, pushed up his bedroll against something comfortable using like, Charles’ saddle as something that would support him but would be comfortable so that Arthur could sleep with his head and chest a little bit elevated so that he wouldn’t coughing so much at night. 

Like, little things that um—and you know Arthur probably wouldn’t say anything. At most he’d just share a look with him, and yeah. I think it would be a lot more about the things Charles would do. Overt signs of care that I think in his normally more careful state of being that he just wouldn’t dare to do. And I think, I think those things would mean the world to Arthur. And I think as, I think it would actually make Charles really nervous to do some of those things. And you know, like, Arthur being gracious and caring I think in his way would know not to rib Charles about it or put him on the spot. And that would give Charles the courage to, to do more. 

Yeah, I think this goes for Arthur as well, maybe. But for Charles I definitely think his love language is service. And so in the ‘Charthur’ realm of things when he says ‘Always’, that is, uh…In ‘Princess Bride’ it's ‘as you wish’, right? So its as close to ‘I love you’ as he’s ever gonna get.

[bunnithechubs]

when all hope is abandoned thats when you see the light.

big shout out to @elderwisp for sharing those overlays, you really helped me TF out :3

transcript:

SMZ Article

Love is in the air as Reina Blue and Joe Russo get cozy in the island of love Tartosa! Though many are rooting for the two both actor’s publicist made statements that these leaked photos were taken during the filming of their new movie. “I am in no shape to be in a relationship at the moment” Reina stated during a run in with a representative for SMZ, “I am focusing on my career and Joe is simply my coworker.” When asked about her recent split from San Myshuno Sun’s golden Come Back kid she had this to say, “Vinny and I want different things in our lives right now. I hope he finds what he’s looking for and I know he wants the same for me.” Despite the sweet words many believe it is all a facade. Though only time will tell..

a few more weeks later

V: Make sure you get my good side. R: Do you have any comment on Reina and her new boyfriend. V: Not really, have a good night boys.

text exchange between Vinny and unknown number:

Yesterday: I saw you on the news after my game… you look beautiful. Hows Tartosa? Today @ 9:15 pm: Your new bf looks really cute. A bit old but maybe that’s what you really like in a guy? 10:36 pm: So that’s it? You just move on to some older dude and I’m forgotten? You can’t even respond to me… coward shit. Bro… you are going to make me crash tf out.

dm exchange between reina and vinny:

V: You blocked me? Are you that immature and scared? All I want is for things to work out between us. Why don’t you at least LET ME TRY. R:Vinny we can’t do this. Please. I cannot talk to you when you’re being THIS crazy. Let me finish this movie and we can see about talking then. V: You want me to wait a year? Mean while you’re flirting with your handsome new costar?? R: I am not interesting in dating ANYONE. If you want to make this work then PUT IN THE WORK. I’m logging off, enjoy the strip club. V: Sometimes I wonder what the fuck I see in you that makes me pathetic for you.

on the dance floor:

V: The blonde you were dancing with, what’s her name? N: Dina, she’s my sister. Why? V: Is she single? N: That’s not my business, you ask her. D: Do you have a lighter on you? V: I might in my apartment back in the Art’s Quarter. D: That’s not very useful to my problem right now. V: I’m not really a problem solver. D: Neither am I.

text betwee cain and vinny:

V: hey, im sorry to text so late…. but i need help. Can you come see me? C: omw.

[aronarchy]

[transcripts of the videos (which have been merged in the above upload in the order they were shared in the tweet):

1:

… The amount of risk that journalists in Sudan go through every day just to get information out of Sudan and to other countries is just incredible. The last couple of months, we’ve seen Halima Idris Salim run over by RSF soldiers; we’ve seen journalists being assassinated in their own homes; we’ve seen, just a couple of days ago, Abdelaziz Mahmoud Arja being kidnapped by the RSF for reporting on their genocide against the Masalit tribe. And through all this, we see no solidarity or willingness to protect journalists in Sudan, just radio silence.

And above this as well, we see even MPs trying to defend the UAE like Nadhim Zahawi did two weeks ago, going above and beyond to defend the UAE and the complicity in genocide, and implying that allegations against the UAE supporting the RSF is “Iranian aggression.” And Nadhim Zahawi who used his powers as an MP to pass legislation to recognize the Anfal genocide against the Kurds in Iraq is now going out of his way to defend a complicit party in genocide in Sudan right now. And we might wonder why he goes to such lengths. He was actually a middleman between RedBird IMI and the Barclay family for the potential purchase of the Telegraph by the UAE which just fell…

2:

…, which has been proven by the RSF’s own propaganda videos, that Nimr vehicles have been used by the RSF. MBBA designs anti-aircraft and anti-tank turrets for these Nimr vehicles. These same vehicles with these same turrets are being used against Sudanese, against Africans, in the west in Darfur, being used to kill us, being used to massacre us, and this must be addressed and must be opposed.

3:

… Committees and the emergency rooms on the ground right now, who—to avoid their responsibilities, the Western powers have said that they are “political actors” and will not help them as such, even though we have seen that the UN ran out of Sudan in the first five days of the war. 97% of aid that has been given to Sudanese peoples through the emergency rooms and through the Resistance Committees, and denying, simply closing their eyes and thinking that these are “political actors” is a complete lie. As well as this, the UK must stop caving in to the UAE and not, as it has done, postponed deliberations against the UAE in the United Nations.

Coming back to the media, there is—on both sides of the belligerents, we see lies being propagated by the Kezan and by the RSF. We see channels like…

4:

… was one of the last people to meet with Hemedti just weeks before the war started. And right after the UK went to the UN to try to have the Sudanese complaint against the UAE be heard, RedBird IMI dropped their bid. And Nadhim Zahawi, I guess, had some sort of tantrum about him not being able to enjoy the fruits of the blood of our people. So, we see MPs, more than just Nadhim Zahawi—there’s David Cameron, for example, who led initiatives for the UAE to buy up property here in the UK, which includes this Telegraph bid that I just mentioned—there are many MPs compromised by Emirati interests. We must combat this.

/end transcripts]

[sungbeam]

when did you know?

nonidol!lee sangyeon x f!reader

1.8k words, sangyeon and his friends are asked a very important question in wake of your wedding, fluff, est relationship au, transcript-style writing?, mild swearing, mentions of food

a/n: wrote this on the plane ride home :')

[The camera shifts and focuses on the figures in its viewfinder. They're a pair of handsome, young men—one of several to come in this series. A soft cough is heard from behind the camera, drawing their attention toward the sound.]

[JACOB and KEVIN flash the interviewer twin smiles.]

INTERVIEWER: Hi, thanks for being here today.

JACOB: Oh, it's our pleasure!

INTERVIEWER: As you may know, this will be a part of a short documentary-style film for the bride and groom. This session should be brief depending on what your answer to the question is.

[KEVIN's eyebrows arch slightly.] KEVIN: Oh, a question? Only one?

INTERVIEWER: Yes, just one. You and the groom are all good friends, right?

[JACOB and KEVIN nod, exchanging glances.]

KEVIN: Definitely. We're all in this big circle of friends. We kind of accumulated numbers throughout college, so to speak. Is that the question? [He chuckles.]

INTERVIEWER: No, no. My question has to do with the couple themselves. When did you know they were the ones for each other?

[ERIC claps his hands with a boyish grin, palms warming against one another as a response cooks in his head. Beside him, SUNWOO glances over with a silent look of contemplation.]

ERIC: I remember exactly when.

[The words “As expected from our resident The Notebook enthusiast” flash across the screen briefly.]

ERIC: It was when Sangyeon hyung first introduced us to her. It was at a bonfire party at the beach, and I remember how excited he was. His eyes were just… brighter than the flipping fire whenever he talked about her, talked to her, looked at her. Man… [He shakes his head with almost a wistful smile.] Anyways, the first thing he does when they get there is introduce her to every single one of his friends.

[SUNWOO starts to nod.] SUNWOO: You know, I do remember that. Hyung brought her over to me and I had half a hot dog in my mouth. He started talking about how she liked Kimi ni Todoke, and I got excited, but I couldn't fucking talk 'cause—

ERIC: Basically, hyung wanted her to build connections with all of us. He made the effort to take that first step, and she continued walking that road. They're perfect for each other.

SUNWOO: You interrupted me.

[ERIC only smiles, but it's clearly with a strain of pettiness at the corners.] ERIC: Well, you ate my ramen. And no one wants to hear about how you had a hot dog in your mouth.

[SUNWOO sticks his tongue out at his counterpart.] SUNWOO: Yn would…

YOUNGHOON: Well, this should be fun. [His face lights up with a smile, impish or innocent, no one can tell. He is just that good.]

[HAKNYEON purses his lips.] HAKNYEON: I feel like it wasn't really a moment for me, but a gradual realization, y'know.

[YOUNGHOON nods.] YOUNGHOON: I think you're right. It's like what they say about love: it sneaks up on you; but for us, it was the epiphany that our friend had found his perfect match.

[The friends share a smile with each other. Their answer is surprisingly wholesome.]

HAKNYEON: But if you want a specific moment—

YOUNGHOON: What about that one game night? They were being so sickly domestic, and I can't remember who said it…

HAKNYEON: Ah! It was Changmin. He was doing that fake gagging thing, and Yn and Sangyeon just did not give a shit. [A bright laugh falls from his mouth.] I bet they were already talking about rings then.

YOUNGHOON: That would make a lot of sense. 'Just get married already.’ And I don't think anyone expected them to look at each other like that.

INTERVIEWER: Like what?

HAKNYEON: Like... the only thing stopping them from going through with it right then and there was that there was no minister to ordain them.

CHANHEE: Yah, Ji Changmin, take this seriously!

[CHANGMIN lets out a high-pitched laugh, landing a playful slap on his friend's shoulder.] CHANGMIN: I will, I will—I swear!

[A sigh.] CHANHEE: As for your question, that specific moment probably came when Yn-ie confided in us about being scared. D'you remember that?

[His companion suddenly nods with an incredible amount of sobriety compared to just a few seconds ago.] CHANGMIN: Mmh. Yeah, that actually was… pretty revelatory.

INTERVIEWER: Scared? How would that correlate to your confidence in their partnership?

CHANHEE: Well, that night she told us how scared she was about it all going wrong. This is the longest relationship she's been in—I hope that's fine to say, Yn-ie—but her feelings were so overwhelming that she just…

CHANGMIN: There were a lot of things going wrong at that point in her life, but one of the few things she stressed about most was making sure that she and Sangyeon hyung were okay. She didn't need to say that he was her person; it's just something that you knew.

[Another surprisingly wholesome answer.]

[CHANHEE nods his agreement.] CHANHEE: Well said. I think when you're scared to lose a person in the way that she was, that's when you know.

CHANGMIN: Still don't know why she wouldn't let Chucky give her a hug though.

CHANHEE: Absolutely no one wants a hug from that cretin.

[And there it is. But it's the thought that counts, right?]

HYUNJAE: Man! Do I have a shit ton of stories—oh, we're allowed to curse, right? There aren't kids watching this at the wedding, are there? [He winces slightly, suddenly thinking of Sangyeon's nephews. Quickly, he mouths a very clear apology to the camera, but he doesn't know that others have already cursed in this video, too, and cared far less.]

[Like a couple of his friends, JUYEON is the one to marinate on the question a little longer. He's not as vocal about his romanticisms, but they do exist. There's a reason he loves Paris like he does.] JUYEON: Once, hyung wasn't feeling great. I forgot which finals week it was, but he'd had such a Hell week already—

HYUNJAE: So we can curse? Wait, is saying Hell a curse? [He waves away the thought.] Whatever. Yeah, I remember that one. I think it was our senior year of uni and he was trying to land a permanent position at his internship, too.

JUYEON: It was brutal out there. He got sick, but refused to rest when any of us tried to get him to.

[A nod.] HYUNJAE: Yn was the one who talked some sense into him. I don't know what she said to him, but I saw that man's defenses crumble right on his face. It was incredible.

JUYEON: Yeah… and I think besides making me realize that they were meant for each other, it made me also realize… if Sangyeon takes care of us, then who takes care of Sangyeon?

JUYEON and HYUNJAE, together: Yn.

INTERVIEWER: They take care of each other.

[JUYEON nods.] JUYEON: Of course. It's like they know exactly what the other person needs at that moment. It's magic. I want that one day.

HYUNJAE: I would call it a hive mind, but—who am I kidding? They're kind of perfect for each other.

[JACOB and KEVIN glance at each other again, and it's as if they've communicated through looks alone.]

KEVIN: We went ring shopping with him. [He grins brightly.]

JACOB: And it was an honor. Even though it was also very stressful. I can't imagine how stressful planning this wedding was, though.

[KEVIN wipes an imaginary bead of sweat from his forehead.] KEVIN: I am so glad I was not the Maid of Honor. I do not envy Soyeon. But yeah, we went ring shopping with him, and when we were at the last shop of the day, he got a call from her, from Yn.

JACOB: Mhm. Very standard ‘I’ll be home by dinner’ call, but at that moment, Sangyeon finds the ring.

INTERVIEWER: The ring?

[They nod.] JACOB and KEVIN, together: The ring.

JACOB: And time just kind of stops for a moment, before he's furiously pointing to it and waving us over—

KEVIN: All while Yn's on the other side of the phone, mind you.

JACOB: When the jeweler pulls the ring out of the case—and he just melts. It was the one he was looking for; we all knew. And he motioned for the ring to be bought and packed up, and then went right back to the call.

KEVIN: You could just tell that he was happy to just hear her voice. She must've said she was tired or something, because he offered to go pickup dinner and meet her at home.

JACOB: I know this isn't like the moment we realized they were meant to be, because obviously we thought that before, as well.

KEVIN: Somebody needed to talk about the ring shopping fiasco.

[They point at each other.] JACOB and KEVIN, together: Agreed.

INTERVIEWER: Do you need more time?

[SANGYEON glances up, rubbing his palms against his thighs. It's somewhat anxious, but there's a simultaneous calmness to his facial expression.] SANGYEON: No, I think I've got it. Though, it might sound cliché to some, but it's true, at least for me.

INTERVIEWER: That's all that matters—that it's true to you.

SANGYEON: You're right. I guess I've always known, somehow, that she was the one. It's really hard to envision where I'd be without her with me. I can't see myself rolling out of an empty bed or having coffee by myself in the mornings. I can't go without her hugs anymore, her smile and laugh. It's funny how much of a person can become so integral to your life that they almost become merged with your own.

INTERVIEWER: Some of the testimonials say you're close to soulmates.

[He chuckles, eyebrows raising.] SANGYEON: Is that what the kids are saying? I'm surprised. Soulmates is a… good way to put it.

INTERVIEWER: Do you not agree?

SANGYEON: No, I do agree. I just—we’re just two people in love. I think she would be in so many brilliant places even without me, but she makes me better. I am a better man with her by my side. If I had to pinpoint an exact moment, though?

[He pauses.] SANGYEON: It was snowing. Maybe the first snow of that year—it probably was. But I was making dinner, and she came barreling in all covered in that fluffy ice, but her eyes were twinkling and she was grinning from ear to ear. She pushes my coat over my body and drags me outside to see it fall… and I fell in love with her all over again. And I think… I think maybe that was when I realized I wanted to experience this—her—for the rest of my life.

INTERVIEWER: What would you say to her now?

[He takes a moment to gather himself, and there's a smile crawling onto his face when he raises his head to look straight into the camera.] SANGYEON: My love, I can't wait to marry you and experience everything, new or old, with you. I love you so much.

[The screen fades to black, marking the end to this section of the video.]

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(The kids are going to draw you as an angry kitty.) (You're not in the mood, so you do your best to tune them out...)

...Add the hat! We need the hats or else no one will know it's us!

TRUE! I should have thought of that before!

There! We've made the perfect angry kitten Siffrin!

(Sigh, you'll let the kids have their fun.) (But you do need to get down to business.)

(A date with the Director...) (Do they remember?) (Shrinking you had to be pay back, right?) (And there was no note, that's proof.)

(...) (Maybe you'll get to talk it out.) (Maybe they'll forgive you.) (Maybe...)

M... Mira... could I borrow your lipstick?

H-Huh?! What for?

..............I want to look pretty.

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Aww, then sure, Siffrin! I'd be happy to share.

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Hah, is your plan to seduce the Director to-

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Sorry, that joke was in poor taste. Are you alright?

(It wasn't funny.)

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Dialogue transcripts:

Panel 1

Nemo:  I was skeptical when I saw you alerted me hardly two days after your return, but this may be the advantage I’ve been seeking.  I am glad my gesture of trust was not in folly.

Panel 2

Nemo (offscreen):  If you have no more discoveries to share, we must be off at once.

Jonathan:  Just one more, Captain.

Panel 3

Jonathan:  The man you trusted before, whom you thought betrayed you… My friends learned he guarded your secrets faithfully.

Nemo:  That is no business of yours.

Panel 4

Irene:  It became our business with all the trouble we had to go through.  He was so tight-lipped about what happened to him that we had to steal his diary.

Nemo:  Then…he kept my secrets? In spite of everything?

Panel 5

Irene (offscreen):  He did.

Nemo:  I see.

Panel 6

Mina:  And if you can extend your trust once more, Captain, we can accompany your hunt for Moran from above water.

Panel 7

Arthur:  But—But after what happened last time…

Panel 8

Nemo:  Godalming, I rescued your friends once already, and that by chance.  There may be stormy seas ahead, but in the event of disaster, you may depend on me.