#imagine the budget for this... gosh

[swan2swan]

This shot is...well, it's a lot. Let's break it down:

FIRST: I wanna see the storyboarding for this. The direction. The concepts. They pulled off a 270-degree rotation in the whole environment to illustrate several beats of a fight scene. That's REALLY COOL, and a perfect use of the three-dimensional medium. That's the ambition I love to see.

However, the ambition is...well, obviously limited by the assets. It's a big void. We know from the movie just how much more complex the wreckage of Main Street is, and everything just sort of hits the pavement...

...BUT speaking of hitting the pavement, the camera shakes when it gets close to Rexy's feet. They went into this shot and said "When the camera gets close, shake the camera to simulate the weight." It might also just be because of the proximity, but the camera shakes when Rexy snaps her jaws shut--which any Jurassic superfan will know was a brilliant technique used in the final battle of the original Jurassic World.

Now, the character movements are...somewhat choreographed, it feels, but there's also a definite path to all of them. Mitch and Tiff run, Tiff runs into a table. Throws the table, which turns upside-down (the camera even passes in front of it!), runs, panicks and covers herself as Mitch runs in from behind an umbrella, Mitch stabs Rexy, who gets mad, throws the table in pain, and the table lands on the guns Sammy is carrying, yanking her back. Darius has to come and rescue her.

Final point: I love that Rexy is using everything in this battle. Teeth, legs, tail, she's a machine. She's a Boss Battle, and the crew is struggling to escape and stay alive.

[stevishabitat]

Campsites, recreation areas across Kansas, Missouri to close in May

https://fox4kc.com/news/campsites-recreation-areas-across-kansas-and-missouri-to-close-in-may-army-says/

Dozens of campsites across the Midwest will be closing in May, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced Thursday.

The Kansas City District of USACE said it will be temporarily closing or reducing services at recreation areas across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa beginning May 15.

According to the USACE, staffing shortages and a lack of resources are the reasons for these changes.

“USACE is currently managing seasonal staffing and resource limitations that affect its ability to safely open and maintain all recreation sites at normal levels of service,” the USACE said in a news release.

“These temporary adjustments are being made at all 18 Kansas City District lakes to ensure visitor safety, protect environmental resources and sustain critical hydropower and dam operations.”

Although impacts will be seen at all 18 district lakes, the USACE said there will be significant impacts at the following lake projects:

Campground closures

The following campgrounds will be fully or partially closed for the 2025 season:

Minooka Park: Marshall Cove Loop, Wilson Lake, KS – closed for dispersed overnight use, day use remains open

North and South Outlet Park: Harlan County Lake, NE – closure of 25 primitive campsites, river access and day use remain open

Information Center impacts

The following information centers will be closed:

Hillsdale Lake Information Center: Hillsdale Lake, KS – closed to public, no public services including interagency pass and USACE annual pass sales. Visit store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes for sale information.

Kanopolis Lake Information Center: Kanopolis Lake, KS – closed to the public, pass sales by appointment only.

The USACE said it is committed to resuming full services when conditions allow.

Until then, the USACE is encouraging visitors to verify the status of recreation sites before traveling and to consider alternative locations where needed.

Click here for the USACE’s official recreation website for the most current status of affected sites, updates and detailed maps.

[goldfades]

🌱 wedding dress shopping w your mom and ellen... you like a dress but it's over your budget but jack gave his card to ellen and ends up spoiling you

𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 | jh⁸⁶

♡ ─ word count | 704

♡ ─ warnings | slight angst (y/n being sad over a dress) but cute mom/ellen/you moment!!!!!

♡ ─ ev's notes | jack seems like the type to drop 50k on a wedding dress LMAO (as he should)

"Oh my gosh, this one looks like my wedding dress!" Your mom gasped as she touched the dress, a warm smile on her smile. You gasped at that, touching it as well. Ellen smiled as she watched you and your mom continue to admire the dress.

"Oh, does it really?" Ellen chuckled, a fondness evident in her voice. "We have to look at the old pictures when we get home again, I love good old wedding photos."

You nodded, still marveling at the dress that bore a resemblance to your mother's. The three of you were in a bridal boutique, surrounded by lace, satin, and tulle in every shade imaginable.

"I remember the day I found my dress," Ellen continued, her eyes sparkling with memories. "It was such a special moment, just like this one. It's a dress that holds so much good memories, despite the stress that comes along a wedding."

Your mother laughed, her eyes reflecting the shared memories of her own wedding day. "Yes, despite the stress, it was one of the happiest days of my life. And finding the perfect dress made it even more special."

Ellen nodded in agreement. "Absolutely. There's something magical about finding that one dress that makes you feel like a princess."

Your mother began walking away from the dress, looking around. "Anything catch your eye yet, sweetie?"

You shook your head as you sighed. You were still thinking about the dress you had found a couple days ago but you had decided it was way other budget, not being able to justify spending that much money on a dress.

Ellen noticed the hint of disappointment in your expression and stepped closer, her eyes filled with warmth. "Is everything alright, Y/N?"

You hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether to share your dilemma. Finally, you took a deep breath and spoke, "I found a dress a couple of days ago that I absolutely fell in love with. It was perfect in every way, but..." You trailed off, the weight of your decision hanging in the air.

"But it was way over budget," Ellen finished your sentence, her voice gentle yet understanding. "Sweetheart, finding the perfect dress is not just about the price tag. It's about how it makes you feel, the emotions it evokes. If there's a particular dress that captured your heart, it shouldn't matter how much it is."

Your mother, sensing your hesitation, chimed in with a reassuring smile. "Your happiness is what matters the most. We can always explore options, but if you're still thinking about it then we should look at it again, babe."

"But it was way over budget-"

"Y/N." Ellen said firmly. "It doesn't matter the price, Jack told me to make sure to get any dress you want. Jack wouldn't even notice how much we took, plus all he wants is his future wife to be happy." She smiled as you laughed.

You sighed as you nodded. "Okay, then."

"Sweetheart, it's not even gonna make a dent in his bank account, trust me." Ellen joked as you laughed again. "And plus, your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, and you deserve to feel like a princess."

Your mother nodded in agreement, her eyes reflecting the same sentiment. "Ellen's right, sweetheart. Jack loves you more than anything, and he wants to see you happy on your wedding day. If this dress is the one that makes you feel that way, then let's make it happen."

Finally, unable to resist any longer, the boutique attendant brought out the dream dress once again. As you slipped into it, a sense of certainty washed over you. The delicate details, the way it made you feel – it was worth every penny, especially knowing that Jack wanted you to have the dress that would make you happy.

Ellen and your mom exchanged knowing glances as you twirled in front of the mirror, a radiant smile on your face. Their silent approval meant more to you than words could express.

"This is it," you said, your voice filled with certainty.

"Oh, sweetheart, you look absolutely breathtaking," Ellen whispered, genuine happiness radiating from her. Your mom, too, had tears in her eyes as she watched you.

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thank you for reading all the way through, as always ♡

[prettywordsyouleft]

Country Charm - Farm (Mis)Adventures

Pairing: Park Jinyoung x female reader

Genre: fluff, slice of life

Tropes: married life, small-town rural setting, cosy cottagecore vibes

Warnings: mild bout of nerves

Word count: 2023

Farm (Mis)Adventures is an ongoing series of snippets of self-indulgent and wholesome life with Park Jinyoung as your husband, turning a somewhat overrun farmstead into your family home and learning to slow down in life after leaving the city grind behind.

Country Charm |

“This is the one.”

Turning to look at your husband, Jinyoung, you felt so overwhelmed. This place had all been but a dream for the longest time. Ever since you were a little girl, you had loved horses and told everyone you’d grow up and live on a farm with your favourite animal. This, coming from someone city-born and bred, used to make the adults around you chuckle with delight at the fervour of your declaration, responding with a “of course you will, sweetie!” that had firmly cemented you’d reach that goal sometime in your life.

Growing into an adult, you slowly realised they had just been placating your passion, yet here you were. Standing next to your husband on the little farmstead of your dreams.

Okay, so it wasn’t exactly what you had drawn constantly as a child. The villa home required some updating, the stables were currently only good for storing things in, and the gardens were… well, they were so wild that you couldn’t venture along the pathways around the house. But you could see the charm in the little ten-acre property. The fencing was thankfully updated, and the boundary line was safe enough for you to move your horse Honey in with a little modification. The foundations of the four-bedroom home were solid and built to last, and the beautiful wooden flooring throughout was original. It was within the budget you and Jinyoung had discussed, along with enough to get the kitchen project started. There was ample storage, a conservatory, a small established orchard – the only part not overtaken by the unruly garden – and you could feel yourself settling here. Growing, thriving, and falling further in love with your life and your new husband.

It was your dream, right in front of you.

Something in your expression must’ve captivated your husband because he wasn’t the type to suddenly kiss you in the company of strangers. But he didn’t seem to care for the real estate agent lingering nearby, his face coming closer to yours, his warm eyes searching yours. “You’re certain.”

“This is it,” you repeated, nodding your head softly.

“Alright.”

“Really?” You couldn’t control the bounce in your step, the widening of your gaze, whilst Jinyoung’s eyes crinkled with smug delight. Oh, how he’d hold this moment over you for the rest of your lives. But you didn’t care because he was helping you bring to life your childhood dream. “Oh gosh, you’re not joking? We can put in an offer?!”

“Looks like you’ve won me over to the country charm, Y/N.”

Six weeks later, you were a ball of anxiety as Jinyoung navigated the winding country roads, your hands clasped tightly in your lap. You normally drove the horse trailer whenever it was hitched to the SUV, but you were beyond grateful that it was Jinyoung who had taken over this drive. Still, you kept your gaze on the little camera monitor that linked to the box, watching as Honey travelled quietly in the back, uncaring of the horse equipment packed tightly – and very securely, thanks to Jinyoung’s triple-checking – in the partition beside her. You were so close to your new home, and you didn’t know if you had imagined this all up or if you were about to wake up from a beautiful dream.

Surely, moving to your own farm shouldn’t feel this surreal.

“Calm down,” a smooth voice instructed beside you, and you darted your gaze to your husband’s. Jinyoung didn’t remove his eyes from the road, but you could tell he was aware of any minuscule reaction within your wired body. “We’re ten minutes away. She’s travelled like a dream. You, not so much.”

“I’m worried.”

“About?”

“It not being like I remember it looking.”

Due to having to tidy up loose ends back in the city, you had barely managed to make it to the key exchange in time with the real estate out of town before heading back to the city again. You had resigned from your corporate job, and Jinyoung had managed to transfer to the local doctor’s clinic in the small township you were moving into. It was serendipitous that the clinic required a new doctor with one of three now retiring. For now, you weren’t so sure about what you’d be doing. You wondered if that was tying into some of your unease.

“The house will be just as it was. Needing a good clean, renovating, and gardening,” Jinyoung said, smiling softly.

“You know what I mean.”

“You’re worried you saw more than what it was.”

You nodded. “What if the country charm isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be? How will you cope without your favourite coffee shop? And I don’t have an income right now. Honey needs to be fed and--”

His closest hand lifted away from where he’d loosely been holding the bottom of the steering wheel, now warmly encasing yours with firm pressure. Before he could even tell you to breathe, you were inhaling deeply, trying to slow down your anxious thoughts.

“Good girl.”

“I just want this to be everything I’ve always wanted. And for you to be happy here.”

“Baby, I’ll be happy anywhere with you.”

“It doesn’t have air conditioning like our apartment did. And we’re due for that heatwave.”

“I’ll make sure we have fans for now. Don’t worry. Who do you think you married? A clueless guy?”

You smiled warmly then, relaxing into the passenger seat and staring at the man you had married eight months ago. The absolute love of your life, the one person who could drive you so insane, yet had the power to make it all better again with one kiss. Park Jinyoung had been the only man to challenge you over the years, and whilst you had initially found him insufferable upon first meeting, you couldn’t imagine loving anyone but him now.

Your attention turned to the window when Jinyoung slowed down and put on the signal to turn onto your property. This was it. You had bought this place with him. Well, you had been approved for a mortgage and put down a sizeable deposit. It had been quite the process, and yet you were the one who had the keys to this house in your purse.

Jinyoung shared a nervous grin with you as he put the car into park. He leaned over and pecked your lips as he undid his seatbelt, holding out his hand for the keys you were already producing. You watched as he unlocked the main driveway gate, pushing with a little more effort than it should require to get it over a stubborn strip of moss and uneven concrete. You peered out at the overgrown garden running over the fence next to him and let out a laugh. Jinyoung returned to the car with a similar amusement.

“This place is unruly.”

“You should be able to handle that.”

“I married the most stubborn woman I could find, so I guess you’re right,” he teased light-heartedly. Honey whinnied from inside her trailer, and Jinyoung took that as time to move the vehicle up to where they could unload her first.

“Should we have come here and set everything up first before bringing her here?” you wondered aloud, realising the grass would be way too long in any of the paddocks for Honey to be on full-time.

Jinyoung shot you a look. “I told you we should do that. But you wanted our first time here to be the whole family, the horse included.”

You sheepishly ducked your head before getting out of the car. “I’m sure you’ll be the best helper at getting things organised with me.”

Jinyoung grunted non-committedly as you walked down to the trailer to open the back door together. Before you could reach the latch, you were surprised that Jinyoung had jumped the towbar and joined you on your side, wrapping his arms around you from behind and holding you for a moment. “We’re home.”

“We are.”

“It’s going to be exhausting, but worth it.”

You nodded, feeling lighter with his comfort. “You promise you’ll tell me if you hate country life.”

“I got tired of the city grind. Y/N, I’m excited to breathe in fresh air, to not live in a box thirteen stories up and working for a company, instead of for the community. This was the right move for both of us.”

“Well then, should we unload Honey into our new home too?”

Two hours later, you were happy that Honey was settled in her new field. You and Jinyoung had worked on putting up a tape fence to limit how much of the lush grass she peacefully munched on, making sure she could access the field shelter and the water trough you had scrubbed clean. Her things were stored, albeit not to yours or Jinyoung’s best standards, in the stable’s tack shed and feed room, and you were both in need of getting out of the late morning sun.

“Is it strange we’ve been here for two hours, and we’ve not even gone near the house yet?” you asked, and Jinyoung shrugged, reaching into the car for the chilled bag you had packed with lunch foods and drinks before setting out on the road earlier that morning. He then slung his free arm around your shoulders, and you instantly wrapped yourself around his middle.

“Ready to go inside?”

“Remember the real estate agent mentioned the side door by the kitchen is the best way inside. We’ll have to figure out how to unlock the front doors for when the movers come tomorrow with our stuff.”

“Jackson and Sarah will be here by then to help us clear a path for the bigger items to come in,” Jinyoung replied as he unlocked the door then looked at you, the bag he was holding, and inhaled deeply.

“Don’t you dare!”

“It’s customary.”

“You have been working all morning lifting things out of the trailer and car into Honey’s new yard. If you try to pick me up Park Jinyoung, you will break your – JINYOUNG!”

He grunted, almost losing grip of your body. “I mean this in the nicest way, but you’re heavier than I expected.”

“Of course, I am, you idiot! Put me down!”

“Just let me get you over the threshold,” he huffed as you clung to his broad shoulders, worrying about him toppling back with you in his arms.

Thankfully, he got you both inside before ceremoniously dumping you out of his grip as he slumped to the ground beside you panting. You glared at Jinyoung, and he winked, easing some of your disgruntled energy.

“Idiot.”

“Welcome home, Mrs Park.”

“I love you, but there was no need for that,” you scolded softly, wiping yourself off as you got to your feet and looked around the empty entryway.

“Well?” he asked, having picked himself up off his knees, now resting his chin on your shoulders.

“It’s a blank slate.”

“It is not!”

“I know we have a lot of work to do, but it’s blank from the last owner’s possessions. It feels like a great place to start this new chapter, don’t you?”

“Hmm. I think I need to get the Dyson mop out of the car. The floors don’t look very clean.”

“The last owner was eighty-five and moving into his son’s house three hours away. I wasn’t expecting to have a squeaky-clean home. It needs us to do that first clean before our things arrive.”

“I’m sore and tired.”

“Because you lifted me over the threshold!”

Jinyoung rolled his eyes. “And helped with Honey.”

“Farm life, Jinyoung.”

“Farm Adventures, more like.”

You watched as your husband walked further into the house, taking the right into the kitchen before hearing him yelp in pain.

“A cupboard door was open!”

“Farm Misadventures then?” you called out, hurrying in to find him nursing the side of his head. You couldn’t hide your mirth, even as you replaced his hand with your own, gently rubbing the area and being thankful there had been no immediate bump.

“With you around? Most definitely.”

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[intoedvin]

Why The Next Prince Series is going to be the BEST BL OF THE YEAR! (a chaotic thread because we waited so long for this)

I might or might not finish this today...depends on my ADHD brain.

EDIT: i decided to finish it now so if you are ready to read a long a** yap then be my guest.

Like, listen. We’ve waited 84 years (okay, like two) for The Next Prince, and at this point, it’s not just a series—it’s a spiritual experience in the making (you cant argue otherwise) So my crazy, unorganized, bl induced mind decided to come up with this list.

The typos are for added jazz. 🤭

1. The Return of the Kings

I'm not even being overly dramatic which tells a lot because IM ALWAYS DRAMATIC WHEN IT COMES TO ZEENUNEW.

I mean, let’s be real. When these two first graced our screens in Cutie Pie, we were all hooked.

Their chemistry was palpable, their performances were stellar, and their fanbase was born overnight. Which also explained why everyone was SOOOO hyped when TNP was announced. Then it got delayed, again and again. So just imagine how starved we were, right?

And we're ready to actually eat good (or like rewatch Cutie Pie until first ep actually airs but whose complaining? Not me)

For this one, the stakes are higher, the emotions are deeper, and the characters they’re playing are royal. I mean, can we even process how hot they look in royal attire (i'll yap about this later. I swear).

So basically, TNP brings back Zee and NuNew in the roles that couldn’t be more different, yet have one of the most exciting dynamics in the upcoming BL universe. This dynamic, the classic is something fans have been craving.

And nope, they’re not just here to look pretty (though they do that very well), they’re here to deliver an emotionally charged, character-driven narrative.

And let’s not even get started on the fan reactions. Fans have already built an entire world around these two—posts, fan fiction, theories, the list goes on. And the anticipation? CRAZY!

It’s undeniable that TNP is going to build on the already rock-solid foundation of ZeeNuNew’s chemistry. We’re in for a treat, and it’s a good thing we’ve had some time to mentally prepare for the emotional rollercoaster this series will undoubtedly take us on. If their previous performances were any indication, we’re going to be crying, screaming, and swooning in no time.

2. A Production Fit for Royalty

Here’s where TNP really takes it to the next level.

Forget what you know about typical BL production; this isn’t a quick, low-budget, two-camera setup filmed in a small studio. No, no, no. This series is a cinematic masterpiece that looks like it’s been ripped straight from a high-budget period drama (which explains all the delays y'all).

Think of it as a BL show that meets historical epic. We’re talking about lavish sets, royal costumes, intricate props, and everything down to the lighting and camera angles being meticulously planned to give the show a larger-than-life feel. I mean, have you seen the post from their official X account? Everything looks EXPENSIVE!!

The production value of TNP is off the charts. And understandably so.

The series is set in the fictional kingdom of Emmaly, and it looks like the creators didn’t spare any expense to bring this world to life. From the grand palace halls to the opulent royal chambers, everything about the series screams high budget. The lavish sets aren’t just for show—they actually enhance the story. The setting feels like another character, with the palace serving as both a prison and a sanctuary for Prince Khanin. And then there’s the wardrobe...oh my gosh, the wardrobe.

Imagine Prince Khanin in royal robes fit for a king, draped in intricate fabrics that shimmer under the light, and Charan, the loyal bodyguard, dressed in military-inspired attire that screams "I will protect you at all costs."

Like mark my word, the costumes will be nothing short of breathtaking. Even Nunew mentioned multiple times his costumes are stunning.

These outfits aren’t just there to look pretty (although they will); they’re there to tell a story. Every stitch, every piece of jewelry, and every fabric choice is designed to reflect the political tension, personal struggles, and emotional growth of these characters. This is the kind of detail we’re not used to seeing in BL series, but it’s exactly what The Next Prince will deliver.

3. Delays That Built Anticipation

Okay, let’s address the elephant in the room—the delays.

At first, the news that The Next Prince would be delayed was a tough pill to swallow. After all, we had been teased with trailers, teasers, and behind-the-scenes footage that got us all hyped up, only to be met with an indefinite wait. But now that we look back, those delays were actually a blessing in disguise.

Think about it: as we waited, the anticipation only grew. We had time to think about the potential of this series, to dissect every bit of information released, and to theorize about what the plot might bring. The longer we waited, the more we *wanted* it. And with each update, each snippet of news, the fanbase grew even more ravenous. It was like a long, slow burn that only made the payoff sweeter.

In fact, the delays allowed the team to ensure the highest quality for the series. A lot of times in the entertainment industry, things get rushed—projects are rushed into production to meet deadlines, and corners are cut to save time and money. But with TNP we can see the effort that went into every detail. The longer production took, the more careful they were in making sure everything was perfect. The delays gave the series a chance to breathe and evolve into the **masterpiece** that it’s shaping up to be.

And let's be honest: the delays only made the excitement more intense. Fans have been counting down the days until the premiere, and each new update feels like a **reward** for our patience. Now that the series is finally approaching release, the anticipation is at an all-time high. It’s no longer just about “seeing the show”; it’s about experiencing something historic. Every delay added fuel to the fire, and now we’re all sitting on the edge of our seats, ready for the explosive debut.

4. A Fresh Take on Classic Tropes

At this point, we’re all familiar with the usual BL tropes: the shy guy and the bold guy, the school setting, the forbidden love, and so on.

While these are still beloved tropes, * TNP dares to take things to a whole new level with its royalty setting and the Bodyguard romance trope. There’s just something about that dynamic that never fails to hit hard. A prince who is expected to rule but has no interest in the throne? Genius. A loyal bodyguard who is sworn to protect him no matter the cost? Epic. It’s a twist on the typical power dynamic that makes everything feel bigger and more intense.

The royalty AU has always been popular in fan fiction. I mean, I dont know how many ao3 fanfics with the same trope that I actually read and pretty much got addicted to but this series brings it to life in a way that feels fresh, modern, and cinematic.

Prince Khanin is not your typical prince—he’s a young man burdened by expectations, but with a heart that longs for freedom. And Charan, his bodyguard, is not just an instrument of protection; he is a man who will have to confront his own feelings as he becomes more involved with his charge. Their journey will be one of personal discovery, as both characters navigate the treacherous waters of palace politics, duty, and, of course, their growing feelings for each other.

This dynamic adds a layer of depth that is rare in many BL series. The stakes are higher because they’re not just two teenagers falling in love in high school—they’re two individuals caught up in a complex web of political intrigue, family pressure, and societal expectations. It’s the perfect recipe for an emotional rollercoaster that fans will be living for.

5. Costumes That Slay

One of the most exciting aspects of The Next Prince is the incredible attention to costume design.

If there’s one thing this series is going to do right, it’s fashion. From the first sneak peeks of the characters in their royal attire, we knew this show was going to **slay** when it came to fashion. The costumes in TNP are not just about looking fabulous; they tell a story (i cant emphasized this any further).

Prince Khanin’s regal robes speak to his position and royal lineage, but they also reflect his personal struggle with his identity as the heir to the throne. His wardrobe will evolve throughout the series, subtly mirroring his emotional journey and his complex relationship with his responsibilities. Charan’s military-inspired

Also, Nunew looks so good. Like really really good.

Even Zee. I mean that guy is handsome but with his bodyguard uniform? Just another level and hotness.

And don't even get me started with Nunew's hair. I LOVE HIS HAIR COLOR.

I think its a pretty good decision to actually dye his hair different color. Like, it adds another layer to the 'royal blood' plot. I dont know but everything about the styling, I AM OBSESSED.

Anyway there you have it. My head is fried at this point but let me know what you think????

[bao3bei4]

zine finance and fulfillment... TWO!

this is a follow up post to my original “zine finance and fulfillment” post that i made oh gosh a year and a half and a few big zine projects ago. i come to you now with some more thoughts on my process. so here are some things that you can consider before embarking on your beautiful journey**

WHAT MY LAST POST COVERED: what goes into my pricing, which websites i use for fulfillment, the epic highs and lows of flat rate shipping. 

WHAT THIS ONE COVERS: some warnings, estimates for perfect bound books, detailed numbers for diy zines, explanation of my fulfillment timeline

**note: this is aimed at the rotten people of the united states of america. some tips may be generally applicable, but my numbers are in USD and my estimates are tailored to US prices as of december 2024. anyway! 

NUMBER ONE: YOU NEED TO HAVE EXTRA MONEY LYING AROUND 

zines are beautifully diy. you can make them for free if you steal shit or use something you have lying around. however. the second you start selling them online, you need to have a little extra money as a cushion. 

NUMBER TWO: YOU NEED TO BE OKAY LOSING THAT MONEY. 

especially if you operate with as thin margins as i do OR you are doing a p4p model. you will lose money. something will happen to you. sorry. i can’t believe i priced my very first zine at $8 shipped worldwide for a pro printed booklet. what the hell. the hubris of youth. 

NUMBER THREE: WHILE WE’RE TALKING MONEY, LET ME HELP YOU ESTIMATE COSTS

i love transparency and oversharing. you can hear the specifics of my financials. assuming that you are selling black and white perfect bound books between 100-200 pages that you are buying online, and you are working in quantities somewhere from 50-150 books… 

i assume that to get those books to my house, it will cost roughly $6.50 plus or minus a dollar depending on the length of the book. i tend to budget 50 cents per book for shipping materials. stripe fees are stripe fees; i just let my spreadsheet take care of that. 

shipping cost. the beast that consistently costs more than i budget for. well. if you’re normal, and charge people the actual cost of shipping.... within the US, it’ll cost maybe $2.50 to ship a lightweight zine (<100 pages) and closer to $4.50 if it’s heavier or you want tracking [you can use media mail]. shipping to canada is consistently around $4 for lightweight zines, and $6-7 for perfect bound books using lettermail [possibly illegal]. everywhere else in the world is around $7 for lightweight zines and around $15 for heavier zines. whew. estimate your specific costs using the usps links i linked in the last post, but TO GET A BALLPARK you can use my numbers.

so anyway you will never see me pricing a perfect bound book less than $10 anymore, because $15 shipped would be my "i am planning to make no profits and give out no contributor copies" price, where i'd be reasonably certain i would not lose money.

NUMBER THREE AND A HALF: DIDN'T YOU JUST SELL A $5 ZINE. WHAT IF I DIY

okay, imagine for a second you’re not a clout-chasing sellout like me who makes perfect bound books. let’s say your zine is handmade. how does that shake out. great question. i will show you a picture of the exact breakdown of yaoi zine 5 costs. 

i’m not done yet, so i’m not sure how much money i’m going to lose on shipping. but i have no doubt that it will cut into the profits. but anyway, yeah. spreadsheets are your friend :) 

NUMBER FOUR: SO HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE ANYWAY? 

alright. great question. i do a preorder model for all my zines. this is so i don’t have to worry about inventory or buying too many or whateva. this does mean, however, that my dear dear zine buyers have to wait longer. how long does my average zine fulfillment take, from posting the store link, to shipping the final zine? 

i will use yaoi zine 4 as my example. it was a pro printed zine that sold around 100 copies, which is what i usually estimate i will sell in a two week preorder period. 

i posted the store link august 27th. 

i closed the store september 10th. 

i ordered the zines september 11th. 

the zines shipped september 17th. 

they arrived at my house september 20th. 

my first shipment went out september 24th [packing orders was more complicated because i was doing a large giveaway, and also selling shirts] 

my final shipment went out september 27th. 

so exactly one month! it took anywhere from a couple days (localish buyers) to a couple weeks (people who live outside the us) to get their zine. 

NUMBER FIVE: HEY, YOU SKIPPED OVER THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE TIMELINE. 

yeah those four days of packing and shipping zines were um. grueling. luckily i was extremely underemployed at the time. unluckily i don’t have that much willpower so i only worked on shipping for a few hours at most each day. 

here’s what you need to consider budgeting time for: 

making zines (optional). i hand sew mine because i have poor judgment. for my 72 page zine, from first hitting print to tying off the thread, it takes around um. 10 minutes. damn i’m slow. you may be faster. this is the most time consuming part of the process, which is why i often skip it [also because 100+ pages is too thick to saddle stitch]

packing zines. most people will buy one zine and one zine only and make your life easy. pack all of these first, then do your “odd” orders separately. this part is pretty self explanatory. just stuff an envelope. you can do this in a hour or two. 

addressing zines. i handwrote all the yaoi zine 5 addresses, in another lapse of judgment. you can print them on labels to make it easier. or, if you’re shipping media mail, you can buy addressed postage through pirateship. this is the most variable time sink.  

buying postage. be prepared to spend an hour at the post office at a time using the pitney bowes machine. do not bother the stalwart workers of the usps with your dozens of packages lmfao. especially because half the time they’ll tell you that they don’t think letter mail will work out for you (it always has for me). also don’t try to ship them all in one day i get soooo sweaty and tired shipping like 20-30 at a time. 

well. that’s everything i can think of. hopefully i said something non obvious. or at the very least satisfied your curiosity as to how much money i make. 

EDIT THIRTY SECONDS AFTER I POSTED THIS: my dear oomf julian asked how i pick a printing company.

well normally i choose based on price. bookmobile has consistently had the best prices for the small runs i do of simple books.

i use mixam if the run is veryyyy small or i'm just making a one off.

if price is no object and i want to pick the best paper irl etc etc, i go to my local guy.

[aijunbi]

hi guys . I deadass js realized that long thread we had goinf on w reblogs nd stuff my reblog didnt go thru ?? like it js deleted my entire text hence y my last reblog for that thread was like blank . 😭😭😭💔 stupid tumbkr omds

ANYWAY ! i frwakinf hate the sciences so bad like im good at every other subject but science i fear id rather be hwld at gunpoint than ever touch science after i graduate🙁 PLSS i wanted to take ap osych but im lwk mad lazy for that and my skl put a 3 ap per year maximum 😅😅 like damn okay . yall js hatw to see me succeed 😒😒😒 GAWAHHH i loge dpr so much like i deadass had mood on repeat for so long bcs of this one yeonjun edit that transformed my life i fear ! MERRY GO IS SOOO freakinf Good i love it so mich

i donr have my own room guys. ive been sharing w my sister for the past few years😢😢 its okat tho idrc bc anyw im barely in my room like most of the time im js in my living room doing my work nd stuff bc ion wannna bother my stupid sister like that💔💔 also cs shes mad stinky when she gets off her shift nd is home . LMFAO omg ur evil pushing smn off their bed 😭😭😭

girl i got like 1 valentines day fic in line and i fwar i prob will not finish it b4 valentines day . god pls give me rhe will to start picking up writing again. i have this ONE fic idea that lwk is fire like acc fire like so amazeballs and awesome sauce nd shit 😊😊 pls pray i finish it !!! AND GOSH U R A GENIUSSS like ur mind works wonders… cool w u… YESS GAWDDD i love cool w u SOO MUCH its one of my favs of nwjns plus get up and hypeboy and hurt‼️‼️ ive been tucked in bed at 9:30 since like. 3rd grade. ion play when it comes to having a healthy sleep schedule i fear. i CANNOT have eyebags ever idc 💔 i would nawt look good w eyebags oms. why tf is olaf taller tahn the average girl what the hell😭😭😭

LMAO I FIGURED like why is there just a reblog there shld be smth 😭😭😭 i love science so much oml that is my BAE right there ❤️❤️ lololol i got a year before i graduate i hear the gunshots already ME NEXT !!! my ap pysch is sooo funny for some reason like i love my group frfr 🙏 you js gotta dab on the haters ning (a member of the dance club told me that) dpr is my lifeline i don't fear. no blueberries has been charting on vinh's top 3 bcuz it's js so addicting 🤓☝️

i feel bad for you twin, i can't imagine sharing a sleeping space with someone because what if they're a snorer... then what? 😞 what if they sleep talk/walk and kill me... then what? 😞😞 OHEMGEE I HATEE being in my living room...😬😬 it's peaceful but when the adults come home from work it's like all hell js broke loose. i cannot and i mean cannot handle another loud laugh coming from my anyone's mouth when i'm trying to watch tv 💔💔💔 LMFAO stinky. i call my eldest brother stinkabutt because he reaks of wtv it is. what can i say? im a pusher 😜

dear ning pls bless us with another fic before i kay em ess. PLEASEEEEE 🙏🙏 heh my friends say im special 😼 but probably not the kind of positive special... scratches head. may cwy receive more recognition because the budget for mv must've been high 😭🙏🙏 im gonna be so fr rn... 9:30 is when i eat dinner LOL. sometimes not even, like it rlly depends. i can be eating my first meal at 5pm and eat my last at 10 💀💀 i play when it comes to a sleep schedule, i remember pulling 3 all nighters in a row. pretty sure i was hallucinating on the 3rd night. eyebags kind of fit me lololol but it makes me look emo and it beats my nonchalant aura. #NOTsigmaofme

not to mention i taught a bunch of working adults who can drink, drive, and smoke brainrot. like i was explaining the difference between skibidi toilet and evil skibidi toilet, and how they're not the same but they're twins yk. and also slangs like "clock it" or "sigma/alpha" and no sigma and alpha are not the same, alpha is below sigma, you geekers.

[after-nine-at-the-oasis]

Oh gosh D:

All those calls :((( makes sense

Gosh, right next to the university 😬😬

Look at all that destructing o.o :(((

OOPE there's the car :O

Nooo Owen didn't see anything 😭 maybe he's dead? Idk but I would think Owen just couldn't see him

Hmm lost contact, he maybe fell asleep or something? Idk 😬

Ohh okay well it sucks that there was just one and budget cuts and all but at least there's no other people

OH there he is :OO!! Get him y'all <33

Nice them working together :D

Get it y'all :D

NICE they got him out

Get him out of there first Mateo xD

(me who has no clue proper procedure - could be seeing if he says "oh hey btw my neck's broken lol" xD)

Hmmm cyanotic and no injuries? Huh

A sickness of some kind maybe?? Idk :o

Ope 😬😬

Come onn sirrr

Come onnnn

NICE

Uhhh

Bread??

LOL a hoagie xD

HE CHOKED XD poor guy lol

Glad he's okay though <33

And nice that he's immediately concerned :))

Not like "eh I don't care" about the train yk

PHEW he has the manifest :O

Ope?

Ohhh so was that not the car then :O? Because wouldn't you know?

Ohhh yeah it wasn't :OO

Ohhh no

Oh NO O.O

Well, they found it xdd

That is SUCH a worse position than the one I thought 😭

Okay nice we have pictures and the manifest :D

Okay okay good

Not so good 😬

UH OH O.O

Okay yeah y'all be careful

Also go off IC Owen:))

Ay nah girl go

Yep there's Owen xD

See he's being nice about so go girl

Is he gonna date her lol

Okay good she's been cool about it :))

Oope nope of course not of course she can't xD

Girl 😑 be so fr xd

Ayy okay go off Marjan :D

LOL "Not yet" xD

- is she, or one of them, gonna go to a different house at the end of the season 🥺🥺💔

Because they want to grow, and they deserve that, but I don't want to lose my family 😭🥺 but as the end of the show they could do it easier :'((

Goshhh that idea hurts xd

Okay nice job Paul :D go off guys

Phew he's alive

OOP Owen o.o

Nahh he won't fit :o

Hmm Mateo or Marjan I think?

:O Yup Mateo!!!

Go off Mateo :DDD

But also 😭😬😬🥺 be careful honey <33

Okay nice they've got him all packed up :))

Awww right then :'((( they're dating <333 imagine how poor Nancy must feel D:

AWWW a sweet little kiss :D

Cuute 🥰🥰🥰🥺❤️

Hope he's okay :(((

Oh GOSH I'm already claustrophobic xD

Oh dang his poor chest 😬

And his legs O.O uhh ohhh

Okay but he can move them 😌 thank goodness

Okay 😬😬 hopefully he's okay <3

PHEW yayy they got his legs free :'DD :D

Hallelujah <333

Ohhh noo o.o

NOO nooo he's losing consciousness 😳

Ah crap 😭

Uhh ohhhh okay okay

Wait yes his chest!!

Okayy okayyy

Oh no D:

UH OH

That doesn't look good o.o it's distended 😳😬

Oh gosh 😭

Dang that does NOT sound good o.o

Ohhh noo poor Mateo 😭 bro is not trained for this 😬

Yeahhh thaaat sounds terrifying :)) :') xd

Heck no to this whole situation

Okay okay

Uh oh 😬

Yeah it's gonna be nothing

Yep yep

Okayyy okayyyy 😬

NO I bet it's just the sac we're probably good-

PHEW it is 😭

Come on Mateooo 😬😬

I'm just so nervous it'll jerk or something 😭😭

Especially as he's waking up here 😬😬😬😳

Okay PHEWW he's okay 😭😭

WHOOOO HALLELUJAH GOOD JOB MATEO :DDD 🥰🥰🥰🥳🥳 :'DD

[27-roses]

This may be ill-received, or it could go unnoticed by everyone, but I really wanted to give this boy some recognition.

He debuted.

He debuted!!!

He may take that back, but I will always remember today as the day that the mighty Beomhan finally made his debut.

I am not one of the stans that will never find any faults or shortcomings in their favorite idols and their talents. No, I have always made a point to be as real and open as possible. And because of that, I can say with confidence that Beomhan's debut single, 'Me Myself & I' is not what I expected, and that's okay. The rhythm pacing is kind of odd and consistent, giving a sound that is repetitive and not as hooking as it could be. The mixing feels raw and not in the way that you want. The camera work is a bit amateur, and the vocals aren't the best but he sings quite steadily and with feeling. There are shortcomings but there is something that billion-dollar budgets can't replicate, and that is the genuine smile on his face, the expressions in his dance, the time given to the backup dancers-his willingness to share his stage and important time, and the confidence that he has in his voice and body. He is a good dancer with quick moves and energy-coming from a trained dancer, myself. He has the visuals-GOSH HE HAS VISUALS and heaven knows, the personality to let him stand out like a light in a cave of the industry. I mean, this dude flips bacon with bread, how can you get any better than that-

Beomhan is insanely talented. And selfless.

He is such an aware person, never letting any of the hate or criticism go unnoticed. He is human. He won't have the best quality of music videos, he won't have the vocals of world-renowned idols, yet. He worked so hard to be here, now, and the mess of a company that he supported with everything really let him down in ways we couldn't imagine. He has come so far in so many ways, and he has struggled so much. He did well. He is doing well on this.

I'm saying that it really isn't an incredible debut, but it has so much heart and power behind it that it makes me prouder and more impressed than any other I've witnessed in all my stanning years. I loved watching the mv: I watched it at least 5 times, and streamed on spotify more. Not because I want to get him the streams, but because I enjoyed the song. I enjoyed the dancing. I enjoy watching him. He's an entertainer, and that's why I follow him.

Because of how he starts now, it leaves all the more for him to grow in talent and himself. Please, don't hate on his accomplishments but don't be delusional for the sake of false enthusiasm. There is so much talent that there is no reason for either option.

Beomhan, you have made me laugh and smile so much. You have helped me through some horrible times. You have made me so proud. You deserve so much. I hope you can be proud of yourself. Beomhan, fighting!!

[incorrect-hanna-barbera-quotes]

Augie Doggie rubbed his eyes, sitting up. His mind was foggy as he was still in the process of slowly waking up.

Where was he?

Last night, he remembered falling asleep in his bed, he was certain of that much. But looking around, this was not his bed, or his room, so what happened?

He was on the floor, in the middle of a large unfamiliar room. Both the walls and floors were made of shiny black marble. The only lights he could see were small strips embedded in the floor dotting the perimeter of the room, thus mostly just illuminating the walls in tall arcs. The ceilings were high, but he wasn't good enough with estimating heights to really tell by how much, just that it was definitely higher than you would see in the average house, that's for sure.

It all would've felt quite fancy, if he were here in more normal circumstances.

Ah, well. Sitting around and pondering wouldn't get him anywhere. Nothing to do but leave!

Augie Doggy stood up and started walking to the door.

What did the door look like? It was right in front of him. Black wood that would be nearly indistinguishable from the walls were it not for a white trim outlining the frame. It was nearly as tall as the ceiling! He could hardly reach the handle, and imagined it would be quite hard to pull open on his own. "I'm not sure I can open this door," he thought.

Thankfully, there was a much smaller door right next to it, so he just went through that one instead.

It's that easy!

Beyond the door was a very long hallway. Stone columns lined the sides, that fancy, detailed sort of column you would see in old, ancient architecture. The grandness of them contrasted with the basic smoothed concrete floor. The outer walls the columns were lined up in front of were mostly glass with light pouring in from both sides. Looks like it was cloudy outside today, everything painted with that sort of dull grayish-blueish tint of a rainy day.

Augie Doggie walked down the hall. It was pretty long, and he couldn't really see the end of it yet. Gosh, these hard stone floors didn't feel great to walk on. Very cold too, especially in this room. The windows must not be doing a very good job of insulating the place. Speaking of the windows, it looked like they were the only source of light in the room. What did these people do when it was nighttime? Just walk forward and pray they don't end up off-track enough to walk right into a column? This place didn't seem very well-designed. They must have spent all the budget on the fancy columns and marble walls in the first room. Maybe that was why there wasn't any furniture either.

Anyway, it looked like he was coming up on the end of the hall, but it was actually just a corner, and when he turned there was more hall, so he kept walking down the hall, still very cold.

How'd he end up here, anyway?

Obviously someone must have taken him here since you don't really just end up in a place like this via natural means, but the who or why was anyone's guess really. If it was someone with malicious intentions, he wasn't sure if he would really take them seriously at this point after inspecting their home decor choices. All style and no substance, and there was barely any style to begin with. These visuals were sort of cool at first but after walking around in them for 20 minutes the effect really starts to wear off.

Well, he had finally reached another corner, and thankfully it looked like it was almost over, because there was another door at the end of this much shorter segment.

This door's frame was just as tall as the first big door, but the door itself was small, and the rest of the vertical space looked really hastily filled in. What a joke! He opened it and went through.

This new room was pretty big, but still smaller than the first one. The floor was carpeted, a grey that was pretty dark but not dark enough to hide some stains in the corner from what seemed like water damage, which was also evident from the coloring of the popcorn ceiling above it. The walls were done in wood paneling and a single rectangular overhead light was embedded in the ceiling. This room didn't look fancy at all, but he got the impression that this was intentional and they were going for a more rough, nostalgic vibe instead so he was willing to let it pass this time (even if he guessed that they had to switch aesthetics fast because they were running out of money.)

On the side of the room opposite to him were two basic wooden doors. Above them was a paper banner - that sort of type you see at birthday parties that say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" in individual paper letters all strung together and hung up, but this one instead read "MAKE YOUR CHOICE."

A choice! It appeared that Augie Doggie was finally given a meaningful way to interface with the strange locale he had been dropped into. This was very exciting indeed!

Now, the left door or the right door? He walked up to them and inspected them closely. Then, he just went ahead and opened both of them up at the same time, figuring that there probably wouldn't be any consequences for doing so.

The left door contained a hallway filled with bright light, and the right door contained a hallway shrouded in darkness. Wow, this was a tough decision. The light hallway could be a trick and it was actually the wrong choice and the dark hallway was actually the better one to take, or on the other hand, whoever designed this might not have thought that someone would look at both outcomes first at all and not taken these appearances into account, and thus would not have thought to make it a trick question.

Well, it was a 50/50 chance no matter what, really, and he liked being able to see, so he chose the left door, and stepped into the light.

All of a sudden, Augie Doggie blacked out for a moment.

And then, he found himself outside. He was standing at the bus stop outside his house. For a moment he was worried that he may have missed the school bus since it seemed a little late in the morning, but then he remembered that today would be a Saturday, so it was OK.

He turned around and just walked back to his house. Doggie Daddy greeted him as he stepped inside.

"Well hey, there's my son! What've you been up to out there oh-so-early in the morning?"

"I dunno, dad."

"Well, there's some pancakes waitin' on the table if you're hungry!"

"OK, dad."

Augie Doggie ate some pancakes and had a pretty good day.

[weepingwonderlandearthquake]

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[erb23]

one more thing but gosh the world is actually full and feels lived in! could you imagine if we got the pv (that we initially were sold on) or they spent some of the show budget on incidental background characters to fill up the space instead. 

Its just good that a major city looks like it is one, full, not desolate, and bustling. 

[smuggsy]

i just watched netflix's red notice, ryan reynolds will never be able to shake off deadpool huh

[m1d-45]

i am. thinking about reverse isekai some more to get me through these trying times (finals season) and imagine the stress of having to take care of the poor acolyte(s) who ended up in your world (i'm going with adult reader who has their own apartment and job and pays taxes n shit. just bc i don't want to write abt explaining to parents/roommates what tf is going on)...... like ofc it's super cool like omg your favorite characters!!! irl!!! but after the initial surprise wears off?

obviously you can't just leave them out on the streets bc they'll like. i don't know. get fuckin hit by a car or something so you let them stay in your apartment!! your tiny. one bedroom. apartment. it's fine, you can stay on the couch! you barely have enough food to feed yourself, thanks to your minimum-wage budget? that's fine! you don't have to eat that much, and you can't just let your guests go hungry!!

they try to help the best they can, they really do... but all the finished chores and time spent learning how to use the technology of your world don't change the fact that they can't help with the one thing that seems to matter most in this world - money. with extra people to provide for, you're forced to take up extra shifts, work longer hours, just to earn enough to be able to not have to choose between eating and paying rent.

of course, you don't let them know about all this, but your guests don't tell you that they can hear the way you cry late at night when you think everyone's asleep, stressed out by everything that's suddenly been thrust upon you - teddy anon

god man you 🤝 me

that’s so. ugh man-

at first you’re so starstruck and in awe, excitedly talking to them and showing them what every appliance does—partly so they don’t break them, partly because you like the shine in their eyes as they learn.

the first week is easy, and it’s when you’re shopping that the reality of the situation starts to set in.

you’re not used to having to buy for two, and the subject of their clothing comes up quickly as well. not to mention the fact that they’re probably used to more organic or locally grown stuff, and what if they react badly to food here? and that’s putting aside what they like and prefer too, but you can’t let them leave the house since they’re still not used to everything-

and your job, gosh, you’d taken a few days off at first to help then adjust but now you were feeling the sting of that lost pay. not to mention the fact that all your expenses and bills would go up since, yknow, they needed to use lights and water and all that while you were out of the house.

and if more than one were isekai’d? godspeed, man…

thoma and noelle make themselves useful doing chores, but quickly realizing that there’s little to do. they quickly become antsy; though they try and make food for you to return to, they struggle with your appliances and your tastes, not to mention your lack of raw ingredients.

some like diluc, childe, or ayato try and offer you mora, pulling bags of it from their inventories to of course compensate you for your stay, but it doesn’t go over well. you have to deny them and explain that mora isn’t used here, but all that gets you is stunned confusion—and dawning horror, later, but that’s a burnt bridge when you get to it.

others such as venti or xinyan try and perform on the streets, but it doesn’t pay as well as they want it to. ningguang is a bit more confident in herself, but that crumbles the moment she realizes that she both holds no power here nor has any knowledge of the market. she knows she can do something, be useful, but she doesn’t quite know how, and that’s the worst.

a few tend a bit towards the ‘street performer’ type, whether intentionally or accidentally. i can see kazuha subtly using the wind to guess a number someone’s thinking of, and kaeya could easily keep someone talking long enough to perform some quick sleight of hand. no, he doesn’t steal—you’d get far too mad at him for that—but his ornate get-up and smooth voice draw people in often enough that he makes quite a bit in tips.

keqing, ganyu, and ayaka all offer to either get jobs themselves, but since they technically don’t legally exist, they try and help you apply to better ones instead. thoma might try and do housework for your neighbors—it serves a few purposes, including getting a bit of cash, keeping off legal books, and increasing your relationship with them. jean and ganyu try and help manage your finances, or at least learn how to file your taxes to chip away at the stress they’ve caused.

a few straight up offer to steal—yes, offer, they wouldn’t even breathe without your permission of course they’ll come to you before doing crime—such as dainslef, childe, or kujou sara, but you shut that down quickly enough. xingqiu spends a lot of his time on online writing contests, and the occasional 50-300$ comes in your mailbox, but don’t count on it. albedo might try and sell his art, but he’d much rather give it to you, to be honest. your smile is worth more to him than some stranger’s approval.

some are completely lost. itto, gorou, hu tao, sucrose, collei… they’re all at a loss for what they can do to help. they don’t know your world, they don’t know what’s happening, they don’t know why you lie about it being a guest room so they feel less bad about taking your bed. it doesn’t work.

none of them do, really. after a good few months, maybe a year or so, all of them fall to this level of helplessness. they don’t know how to get you back to their world, they don’t even know how to leave themselves, but it’s clear that their presence here is wearing on you. they try, they do, but even the most chipper of your followers can see how dreary you seem.

it feels wrong to lie in your bed. it feels wrong to depend on you, when it should be the other way around. it’s wrong to take your resources and your time, wrong for you to be the one in distress, and they can’t even do anything about it. they’re stuck within these four walls, unable to help you, stuck being helpless.

from down the hall, they hear you sigh, poring over yet another impossible choice, and the sound alone brings them to tears.

they needed to get you home. but how?

[anderson-the-watchdog]

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[adventuresinobx]

Parenthood

Rudy Pankow x fem!reader

Summary: You and Rudy became first time parents recently and parenthood has been really tough so far. After Rudy finally manages to get the little one asleep, you two decide to enjoy some alone time, finally.

A/N: I’m not sure how I feel about this but I hope you like it anyway 😂

Warnings: Lots of fluff, but smut too. Cute smut though!

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You groaned internally as the baby in your arms cried and cried and cried. Whatever you tried to do, she just wouldn’t sleep. She was so restless - the post-natal nurse you two were still seeing every now and again with the little one had told you it was normal but being a first time parent it was hard.

You felt like you’d done something wrong all the time even though it really wasn’t personal. Every parent had to go through this but right now you felt like the only one who did.

“What’s up beautiful?” your boyfriend Rudy said as he walked into the baby’s bedroom, seeing you pacing the room with the little one in your arms.

“So tired, just want her to sleep,” you said, your voice soft as not to aggravate the baby even more but she just would not rest.

“It’s ok, I’ve got it,” he replied, pushing his blonde locks out of his face. You sighed.

“Are you sure? Sure it’s ok?” you asked. You didn’t know what else to do and maybe Rudy had the magic touch.

“I’ve got her,” he said before taking the baby carefully out of your arms and rocking her in his.

“Hi princess, what’s wrong?” he said in a sing song voice to the little one through her wails and cries. Poor baby was so tired but she was struggling to sleep, but Rudy rocking her in his arms made her wails reduce just that little bit. 

“Go on baby, go and get a glass of wine, I’ll be with you soon,” he said, walking over to you and leaning in to give you a quick kiss on the lips. You melted into the kiss, even after all this time - a wedding, a kid and three years of happiness - he still had such an effect on you.

“Mhm, thank you babe,” you replied as you left him to get her to sleep. Before you left the room, you snuck a look at him with the baby in his arms as he rocked her softly.

“Daddy loves you so much princess, come on try and rest little one,” his voice so soft as he spoke, making your heart melt even more.

***

You had your feet up on the sofa, a large glass of wine in your hand. Gosh, parenting was difficult - more so than you’d ever imagined but you couldn’t picture anyone else you’d rather have started a family with.

Rudy was a perfect husband and a father to your little girl, always there for you and for her and he’d do anything to make sure he never missed any part of fatherhood.

He had promised to be around more once the baby came and he had kept his word. If he wasn’t able to work locally - those big budget Hollywood films didn’t always film in LA - he would bring you and the little one with him. His trailer on set always had space for the baby, and for you too.

He cared far too deeply about you and the little one and he’d never want you or his “little princess” to feel second to his career.

“Hey beautiful,” he said, his voice a whisper as he came into the living room where you were sat.

For once you couldn’t hear crying or screaming, there was just a nice silence.

“Oh my gosh, is she asleep?” you asked, seeing him entering the room with no baby in his arms.

“All tucked up and sleeping,” he replied, coming over to the sofa and taking the glass of wine off the table you’d poured out for him. He showed you a picture of yours and his little girl curled up in her bed, the blankets lovingly placed to be covering her.

“Perfect,” you replied, leaning in to kiss your boyfriend on the lips, “Can’t believe you got her to sleep.” He smiled at you, moving his hand to stroke his thumb along your cheek. You loved when he was affectionate like this - and god was he affectionate with you.

“I think she’s just tired herself out too much with all the crying,” he said with a laugh, explaining how she managed to just fall asleep finally after half an hour of him rocking her in his arms.

“I honestly think I fancy you more than I ever have,” you joked, taking your hand in his as you linked your fingers together. His hands were so much bigger than yours but you loved that. He was perfect, absolutely and in every single way. But he thought the exact same about you.

“I think as everyone single day goes by, I fancy you more than I ever have,” he murmured, leaning in to kiss you again. He put his glass of wine down, as did you and soon your lips were locked in a sweet but needy kiss.

You two had barely had any time together since you became parents - not that you’d have it any other way - but it was equally nice to finally have some quiet time together.

“You look beautiful,” he said, his hand back on your face again and his thumb stroking your cheek.

“Rudy, I’m in my pyjamas, and my hair hasn’t been washed in three days,” you replied but he just laughed. 

“Just as beautiful still,” he said, the kiss on your lips become more fervent as you relaxed into the moment. One of his hands moved to your thigh and he squeezed it lightly, whilst he deepened the kiss between the two of you. He kissed a soft trail down from your lips to your jaw as he peppered little gentle kisses there.

“Mhmm,” you sighed, letting his lips move down to your neck where he nibbled softly a couple of times before kissing a trail down to your collarbone.

“Rudy,” you whispered, moving your hands to his hair. It felt so good to him when you did that and he loved how you’d always play with his hair.

“Yes beautiful?” he replied, never stopping kissing and nibbling at your skin.

“Please,” you begged, telling him what you wanted. He was such a good kisser and every time he kissed you, you just completely melted into his body.

He moved his hands to your side, running his fingers over your body sweetly. He took the time to run his fingers over every curve and dip of your skin, like he had memorised exactly where each bit was.

“So good,” you moaned, as he placed a few nibbles on the sensitive skin of your collarbone.

“Mmm,” he moaned back as he felt your hand move down to his thigh and you lightly danced your fingers over the tent that was starting to form in his sweatpants. You two hadn’t had time together without interruptions in so long, and this was perfect.

“That feels so good beautiful,” he groaned as your hands danced over where he needed you most. His hands had moved to the inside of your thighs too, touching the skin there delicately.

“Lift a second,” he said, as he peeled your pyjamas shorts off you and left you in your lace panties. He ran his hand across your thigh and up to brush over your core through the material.

“Rudy,” you moaned out, your hand moving to his and encouraging him to keep the movement with his fingers. His other hand moved up under your top to squeeze your tits one by one which you secretly really loved.

“Fuck, touch me please,” you moaned, bucking yourself into his hand as you continued to move your fingers over his length. The two of you readjusted your position so he was hovering over you and he took that opportunity to take off his own shirt and boxers, leaving him completely naked. He tugged on the hem of your top, you lifting it above your head.

“Mmm feels so good when you do that,” you said, as he latched his lips on your nipple and sucked it.

“I know baby, I know,” he replied, his voice so soothing, “Feels so good when you do that - too.” He took a sharp inhale of breath half way through what he was saying when your fingers swept over the head of his cock. It was angry and red and ready for you to touch him and give him what he needed.

“Mmm that feels so good, keep going, please,” he groaned as you spat on your hand and took his length into your grip. You moved slowly, flicking your thumb over the tip taking note of the pre-cum that had started leaking from him.

You tried to keep your hand movements going at a steady pace but he had started touching you now, his thumb brushing over your clit. Moans spilled from your lips as you tried your best to keep moving your hand.

“So sexy when you’re like this for me,” he said, his voice husky. It felt so good to be able to do this with him right now. You were aching for him. His fingers were so gentle but firm and you just wanted him to hurry up and fuck you - incase the baby woke up and you couldn’t finish what you started.

“Please Rudy, I need you,” you said, grabbing at him and pulling him into you so he could kiss you again. You shuffled your hips down and took him in your hand, running the tip of him along your slit as you told him what you wanted next.

“Of course baby,” he said, his words quiet as he slid himself inside you. Inch by inch, careful not to bottom out too quick. The stretch made you moan out and you put your hands on his bum, encouraging him to push in deeper. 

When he was fully inside you, he paused for a moment so you could get used to it, as your hands moved up to run over his back muscles which you loved so much.

“I love you,” he whimpered into your neck, placing a few kisses there as he started to steadily thrust in and out of you, picking up a nice rhythm.

“I love you too,” you replied back, your hands running up and down his back as you started to see stars from how good he was fucking you.

“Rudy,” you moaned as he switched up his rhythm, going for one longer and deeper thrust before holding it back with two smaller thrusts and then repeating.

“Y/N,” he moaned back, you two were in perfect sync as always. You could feel his cock twitching inside you, and you knew it wouldn’t be long now as the two of you rocked your bodies together. Your hands grabbed at his back, digging your nails in, whilst he kept his on your hips to focus himself on keeping a sharp but steady rhythm.

“Can’t hold -“ you began to say but things were over before you had a chance to finish your sentence. You let go, your walls tightening around him as he too came inside you. His cock was twitching as he shot his seed into you, making you melt in pleasure.

“Fuck baby,” you moaned out, burying your head into his neck as he nuzzled his head onto yours. You both tried to regulate your breathing, him staying inside you for a few moments as you both enjoyed the closeness whilst you caught your breath.

“You know I love you more than ever,” he said, still inside you but neither of you could stand to move right now. You were in some sort of supersonic level of bliss and everything felt too good. 

You gave me my own family, a home and a safe space,” he whispered, his voice so quiet in the silence. You nuzzled your head into his chest more, pressing a few kisses there.

“I love you too,” you replied as you turned your head to kiss him square on the lips.

“What for?” he quipped. He loved when you made cute comments about him. You paused for a moment, thinking about how best to sum it all up.

“For making me the happiest I’ve ever been.”