#korra with a shotgun

[avatarfan11]

Asami: Hey Korra, I’ve got an idea for how to solve this.

Korra: *pulling out a shotgun* Yeah?

Asami: Wh- No! That’s not the idea, Korra!

[p8rasite]

“ MAYBE THE NIGHT. ”

*   ──   ‘ 1.3k words : fluff / angst : jeon wonwoo x gn! reader : no warning : can be read as sequel to the eighth wonder of the world or standalone . ’  

the red light's taking longer than usual.

drumming your fingers upon the steering wheel, you watch the outside world through the windshield. there's not much to see: just a couple walking their dog, some pigeons flittering around a lamppost, a bespectacled male with his face buried in the collar of his jacket—

“wonwoo?” before you second guess your next move, the shotgun window's rolled down and you call, “jeon wonwoo!”

he stops, takes a few steps back, and turns to look at you. your name comes out as a surprised breath. “wow, it's been a while.”

“yeah, it really has..” almost a year. “where are you heading?”

“home, actually. i just popped out to the library and returned some books.”

“let me guess, trying to read all of the books in the sci-fi section again?”

“nearly, i'm taking on the young adult novels this time.”

“very nice,” you giggle. with your mind so caught up in seeing your ex again, you almost don't notice him digging his face further in his jacket. the sight doesn't surprise you; he was always the one who forgot to wear a scarf. “if you'd like, i can give you a ride home.”

“it's alright, i'm sure you have much more important things to do.”

“please, my schedule is free.”

it's a lie. you've been looking forward to watching all four seasons of legend of korra.. but what he doesn't know won't hurt him.

without any excuse, wonwoo finally concedes. once he gets in and buckles in his seatbelt, he can't help himself from looking around. you're still using that cherry scented air freshener that only lasts a month, there are a few squishmallows resting in the backseat, and your cup holder is occupied by a mini powerbank.

nothing has changed.

perhaps the same applies to the car's owner.

the small huh that slips from your lips brings his attention back to you. as you shift gears and drive again, you think aloud, “the traffic light only turned green after you got in my car.”

“really?” his brows furrow slightly. “that's a little strange.”

you nod, confused yet relieved that you're moving again. right as you turn the corner, the urge to smack yourself rises steadily. “hold on, do you still live in the same apartment?”

“fortunately, yeah. it's a miracle that the landlady hasn't kicked us out yet.”

you snort at that, fully aware of how hyper his roommates can be. as endearing as soonyoung and mingyu are, they can be compared to kids that have been given too much sugar. meanwhile, wonwoo is the tired babysitter who does his best to make sure neither of them hurt themselves, especially mingyu.

“perhaps she has a soft spot for you three. it wouldn't be surprising, you did say she calls you her grandkids.”

he's taken aback. it's an insignificant detail, something he told you during one of his drowsy rambles, yet you remember. “you know, she still asks about you.”

your grip on the wheel loosens slightly. “huh, that's a surprise.”

“i guess she's fond of you too.”

what about you—it sounds too strong, you decide to not ask.

silence fits itself in between the two of you until the roundabout comes up on the horizon. a soft melody begins to play from the radio, one you strain to hear, until wonwoo turns the volume up. once you hear the lyrics, the reason why it sounds so familiar becomes clear: it's your favorite song.

when you glance at wonwoo, he merely shrugs his shoulders. “i remember you enjoyed singing along to this song. ‘said it made you feel like an actual singer who's performing for a stadium full of fans.” as he explains, the apples of his cheeks darken. assuming he's still cold, you increase the heating some more.

“true, but you're already freezing so i won't inflict more misery on you.” you joke, but he doesn't react with a chuckle, not even a smile.

a frown mars his face. “you might not be a professional, but i enjoy your impromptu performances.”

you bite your bottom lip, silently wishing he'll stop feeding your hope. but there's no fairy godmother who can grant it with one bibbidi bobbidi boo, so you have to figure it out on your own.

his apartment complex isn't hard to miss, its modern design makes sure of that. you park by the sidewalk, and he waits for you to unlock the doors, but you don't. instead, you face him properly to address the elephant in the vehicle.

“that night, why did you come pick me up?”

now that, that is definitely too strong. but for almost a year, you've been turning the reasons over in your head. it's time to put a full stop to it; to cut the line that shouldn't exist anymore.

as wonwoo faces you, he feels the need to tell the truth. that's just how it is; he almost never has the will in himself to lie to you. the only time he did was when you asked him if it’s okay that you two go on your separate ways. of course it wasn't—why else would he still have a folder on his phone full of your photographed moments—but the two of you had been so busy in your lives, he understood where you were coming from.

his breath condensates his glasses, yet his words are clear. 

“because i needed to make sure you got home safely. even if that meant leaving my friend's party early, i did it. had anything happened to you..” you reach out to hold his hands, lightly brushing his knuckles to soothe him. “..i would have asked you to give my heart back. because if i can't take care of you, then it's time i move on and let you be free of its weight.”

you swallow thickly. that reason had appeared in your mind, but you called it silly. now that your former lover himself is engraving it in history, several feelings and thoughts wash over you. the most potent of them all elicits you to lean over, only to be restricted by your seatbelt.

wonwoo chuckles when he hears you mutter ‘fuck seatbelts’ once more, followed by the click. it's like deja vu, the way you cup his face in your hands like you're holding the eighth wonder of the world. a little more confident than your past self, you ask him, “would it be bad if i asked if we can try again?”

the corners of his lips quirk as he answers, “i'm not sure, would it be worse if i said i'd like that?”

your hands fall slightly, arms weaving around his shoulders for a hug. the stick shift slightly digs into your side, yet you're far too happy to care. he removes his own seatbelt to reciprocate the gesture, face buried in the crook of your neck. perhaps this is the moment, the one he wants to be engraved within forever.

almost nothing could ruin it—

“you owe me, kwan!” hoshi's voice reverbates through the once quiet street, accompanied by seungkwan's complaints through the speaker of the former's phone. if you cancel out the pair's banter, you can hear the other guys celebrating. mingyu is quieter, yet just as ecstatic as his noisy roommate is. the big grin and thumbs up he gives the two of you makes that obvious.

wonwoo digs his face further, too embarrassed to witness the chaos personified that is his best friends. you try to soothe him again by rubbing his back, laughing as you do so. it doesn't matter if they witnessed one of the most important moments in your life, their reactions only made it better.

you look forward to seeing how they react once you make it official again.

*   ──   ‘ all rights reserved © p8rasite . ’  

[mrsterlingeverything]

I just played Fortnite and I got fucking water bended

Im never talking about media i like ever again cuz while korra with an auto shotgun is kind of based its weird that it happened once and its very weird its happened twice and i dont want media owners to know im ok with it happening at all

[girlneuter]

fortnite is so insane bc you can be running around as korra and then out of nowhere you get shotgunned in the head by bender from futurama

[sketchyfletch]

People you want to get to know better

Tagged by @dwead-piwate-meggers (thank you! I am having a stressful morning because of boiler noises so this is very sweet and appreciated)

1. Three Ships: Varies on depending what I'm into, but right now - Beau/Yasha from Critical Role, Leliana/F Warden from Dragon Age, Korra/Asami forever.

2. First Ever Ship: The earliest I can ever remember being invested in the relationship side of things I think was either Quasimodo/Esmerelda (Disney version) or Hercules/Meg. Although looking back Esmerelda was my baby gay awakening so I don't even know what was going on there.

3. Last Song: Last one was from tumblr - Sa Ma (Horse Races) by Haihuai Huang. The last song I intentionally listened to was the Punk Rock Factory cover of Poor Unfortunate Souls (an absolute banger).

4. Last Movie: Shotgun Wedding - 3 out of 5. Pretty fun. Last movie I really enjoyed is a hard decision between Knives Out: Glass Onion and the Lost City.

5. Currently Reading: I usually have two physical books and a couple of kindles on the go along with whatever section of Ao3 I am stuck on. Currently:

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karuntilaka - really good, a photographer in Sri Lanka who is dead trying to figure out what happened. But holy heck it's a grim read at times.

How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran - a lot of people get put off by the title because they think it's a guide. It's more how Caitlin herself figured out what it means for her specifically, and she is a tremendously funny writer. She doesn't hold back on descriptions of various bodily fluids.

Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy by Kevin Kwan - this is my go to re-read at the moment. Rachel's reaction to the mad world of the super-rich is extremely relatable but Kevin's true talent is describing beautiful architecture and FOOD. Oh my god the food descriptions. I want to go to a Singapore hawker's market so badly.

The Adventure Zone graphic novels by the McElroys. The next book is out this month! I am ridiculously excited!

6. Currently Watching: Season 2 of the Legend of Vox Machina. I never watched the first campaign as the second was starting around the time I got into it, and this is a great way of saving me 400 hours of my life.

7. Currently Consuming: Tea with milk. I rarely drink tea but I have an engineer in the flat and it feels like I'm not entirely ignoring him if I offer tea periodically. Also it's cold as tits in my flat rn.

8. Currently Craving: I love making Chinese-inspired chicken thighs. The marinade is five-spice, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine and ginger. Sometimes I put a little tomato puree in there too. Soak in the marinade for two hours/overnight, and then bake in the oven for 40 mins. They are so good and I am never not wanting them.

Thank you! Tagging for the 'would like to know you better' - @forestlich @thessalian @yamisnuffles

[syntaxgardenstudios]

I have been working on a short LOK boss battle fan game.

I would like to share my ideas on this game, both because I want to mark my progress, and because maybe some people will become interested.

Basic summary

The game is a twin stick shooter where you battle a single boss, Asami Sato. She can use her electo gloves to fire off a set of ranged attacks, as well as using a few electrified melee combos. (I feel like she didnt fight enough in the show, so I'm going to make her a force to be reckoned with)

In addition to having a large and complex moveset, Asami has immense vitality and hits like a Moose Lion. The game will be challenging, but I intend for it to be entirely fair and skill-based. You just need to be patient, pay attention, and adapt and you'll beat her.

How you fight

At the start of the game you get to pick an element to bend. You have a regular attack as well as an attack specialised for that element:

Air = Focussed jetstream + Use a blast of air behind you to body slam Asami (carries you a decent distance)

Water = Rapid fire icicles + Close range melee combo, creating splashes with each hit (low range but high damage)

Earth = Throw a large blast of sand + Bend a wave of lava in front of you (like a shotgun, more damage at lower range)

Fire = Throw fireballs at regular pace + Lightning bending (long windup, high damage)

In addition to attacks, you have 2 forms of defence. A dodge with invulnerbaility frames, and a parry that allows you to avoid damage from Asami's melee attacks and deal damage to her instead. You will also probably have a stamina bar to stop you from overusing attacks.

Difficulty modes

The game is intended to be difficult, but some people want to be eased into a massive challenge instead of being dropped in front of a wall. Therefore, the game will have 3 difficulty modes:

Easy: Asami has less health, less attack power, and some of her more difficult attacks have been removed or altered. Intended as a practice for the intended challenge

Normal: The intended challenge.

Hard: Asami has more attack power, more health, she has 1 or 2 new attacks, and one extra secret. Spoiler: Once Asami is beaten, Korra joins the battle for a second phase. Now you have to deal with Korra's bending AND Asami's electricity at the same time

Is it free?

Yes. Definitely. Absolutely. Not just because I'm a kind soul, but also because selling it would probably get me sued by Nick. If it's free, worst scenario I get a cease and desist which I can argue against saying the game is a parody and therefore, fair use.

Extra details

The game is being made in godot 3.3.4 and will be made available on gamejolt and itchio (for free. Please hold all applause until the very end). The music for the game will be a metal cover of the Agni Kai theme from ATLA because it's my favourite piece of music in the franchise. I will probably have to hire somebody to make the art for me since I'm awful at it (this isnt a bad thing, since this means I can make it look as good as possible)

Questions or critiques

Please dont hesitate to comment any. The game will be better if people tell me about things that seem like bad ideas before I've made the game.

[fizzdragon]

(c5s1) Tarr wins by doing absolutely nothing.

And that's my season wrap up! All these videos today were wins on the same date, March 5th, so it's safe to say that Underground was by far my most competitive season since starting the game properly in Mega. Great season, aesthetically and gameplay-wise.

It really felt the most tailored to me, personally, aside from the auto shotgun which feels a bit too "first hit wins". The island is attractive and varied (but still lacking a sandy or "hot" biome which Myths & Mortals might fix), with the train being a super fun gimmick that I hope stays for the whole chapter even if it stops being relevant after the storm circle gets small enough. There's verticality that doesn't lead to unavoidable falling damage, and the more expansive areas didn't bother me much aside from sometimes being featureless. Shoulda gotten some wheels! My only real change I'd like to see is some decoration in these areas: OG's island had utility sheds and little buildings, so some things like fountains, picnic areas, sculptures, and maybe some small gardens would make them look less empty.

It's going to be strange adjusting to a season with much less utility and movement options; for the first time in a while it felt viable to stick to just one or two weapons whilst making use of melee mythics, grapple blade, grenades, the turret, and the cloaking device. I think there's just wings now, so far? But Korra might bring some fun mobility. Still, never figured out an actual, practical use for the cardboard box like the shrubbery before it.

Hades uses some sort of grapple flail in the launch trailer, so look forward to me tearing up with that, I suppose.

[jcmarchi]

Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 2 Begins Today With New Skins, Locations, Weapons, And More

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Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 2 Begins Today With New Skins, Locations, Weapons, And More

Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 2 has arrived. Dubbed “Myths & Mortals,” the latest season of Epic Games popular battle royale is themed around Greek mythology and its various gods and goddesses. As today marks the start of a new season (after the usual downtime, of course), there’s a new battle pass to earn and it features plenty of great skins. Plus, the new season introduces several new points of interest to visit, weapons to use, and more. 

Everything You Need To Know About Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 2

Somebody (it was us, the players) opened Pandora’s Box on the Fortnite Battle Royale Island, bringing Olympus and its heroic gods and goddesses to the fight. Olympian legends like the god of the underworld, Hades, and the god of thunder, Zeus, now rule the island with rage. 

You can get a glimpse of Hades, Zeus, and other battle pass skins, including Korra from The Legend of Zorra animated series, in the image below: 

New Locations

At Mount Olympus, the home of Zeus, you’ll always feel like you’re being watched by the massive Zeus monument that graces this mountain POI, according to Epic Games. 

To get to the Underworld, players will need to cross the river at Grim Gate, where the three-headed Cerberus guard dog awaits. Venture to the west of the island to confront this legendary foe. 

The Underworld is the home of Hades. Despite its flowing streams, Epic Games says the land of this city is almost completely dried up. 

Another location is the Brawler’s Battleground arena, south of Mount Olympus. It’s where Ares always welcomes an admirable foe – and speaking of Ares, this god is the Outfit of the April 2024 Crew Pack. 

New Weapons

The new Thunderbolt of Zeus allows players to rise into the air and hurl lightning bolts at enemies below. However, it only has a maximum of three charges with a cooldown between one. Pick up this Mythic power across the island or by defeating Zeus himself. 

The Gatekeeper Shotgun can quickly fire three aggressive rounds. It’s a shotgun best at short range. It can be found across the island or as a Mythic variant by defeating Cerberus. 

The Harbinger SMG is unforgiving and relentless, according to Epic Games. “Highly accurate when first shot, it has dramatically increased recoil and bloom as more bullets are fired,” a press release reads. “But that doesn’t stop it from going all out. Find regular versions across the island or the Mythic version from defeating Hades.” It’s the weapon Zeus is holding in the image at the top of this story. 

The Huntress DMR is a new rifle from Artemis, the goddess of the moonlit hunt. It’s apparently great against the gods on the island, Epic Games says. And it can be found around the island or as a Mythic version by hunting down Zeus. 

The Warforged Assault Rifle is the favorite of Ares. Described as powerful yet unruly, this assault rifle has high damage, a high rate of fire, and a strong recoil. It can be found across the island or as a Mythic variant by defeating Ares. 

The Wings of Icarus are this season’s mobility item. With it, you can soar through the skies and divebomb into your foes below. However, fly too long, and your wings will burn up – taking too much damage might lead to a crash landing. You can find this Mythic pick-up scattered around the island. 

And as a tease, Epic Games says another Olympian power – the Chains of Hades – “will pull you in later this Season.” 

Here are the weapons from Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 1 returning in Season 2: 

Hammer Pump Shotgun

Frenzy Auto Shotgun

Nemesis AR

Thunder Burst SMG

Reaper Sniper Rifle

Ranger Pistol

In terms of new weapon mods, there’s the Thermal Scope, which can be attached to any scoped weapon for a thermal view that can be toggled on and off, and the Speedgrip, which increases your movement speed while aiming. You can find these mods at Mod Benches, just like last season, which are in new Weapon Bunkers scattered around the map that open up throughout each match. 

New Battle Pass

Here are the skins you can expect: 

Cerberus (unlocked immediately)

Aphrodite

Poseidon

Medusa

Zeus

Artemis

Hades

Korra

You have until May 24, 2024, at 2 a.m. ET to complete this battle pass. 

Ranked Zero Build

“We’ve heard your feedback about longer queue times at the upper Zero Build ranks,” the press release reads. “To address this, we’re doing a test! The NA-East and NA-West matchmaking regions will route to the NA-Central matchmaking region for Ranked Zero Build. This is so that Ranked Zero Build players in North America will be up against a wider pool of players, which means shorter queue times. The results of this test will determine if this is a long-term solution.”

And that’s everything you need to know about Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 2 – Myths & Mortals. 

Are you excited for the new season? Let us know in the comments below!

[standingappablog]

Same energy

[usheen]

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[ljf613]

Courtship, Arranged Marriages, and Unplanned Pregnancies

Like I said here, I’ve got a bunch of headcanons on cultural differences between the four nations of the Avatar-verse. I decided to hit you guys right with the heavy stuff, first, so let’s talk about dating, marriage, and kids born out-of-wedlock!

(Note that these primarily apply to the time period shown in ATLA-- things are probably a little different by Korra’s era.)

Water Tribes: First off, I feel like a lot of fanfic writers tend to act like these guys (particularly the North) are total sexists on every level, which is a little unfair. Yes, we’re told that they have strict gender roles when it comes to bending, but nothing at any point in canon suggests that they think of women as second-class citizens. Just because they have rigid gender roles in certain areas (which is not super-uncommon for a tribal culture) doesn’t mean that women are considered lesser. So, in the water tribes, out-of-wedlock pregnancies are considered a dishonor on the man, not the woman. They’re also, frankly, considered a rather stupid move. In a polar climate with limited resources, what kind of selfish man would put the responsibility of another mouth to feed on someone else’s family? (Also, rape and molestation are taboos considered the most heinous crimes possible. Such things are almost unheard of, with punishments ranging from death to banishment.) In short, just because a culture doesn’t believe in teaching their women to fight does not mean they don’t honor and respect them. Practically speaking, most people are married by the time they’re twenty or so (at the very latest). In the North, which has a much larger population than the South, this does mean that a lot of families arrange marriages. (Matches are based on a number of factors, including compatibility, and the people being set-up generally do have the right to refuse, although that rarely happens.) In the South, where everybody knows everybody else, things are a little more relaxed and people generally choose their own partners. While some do go through a few people before they find the right one, dating, even from a young age, is serious business, and people who marry their childhood sweethearts are the general rule, rather than the exception. (This, btw, totally explains why Katara spent so long trying to debating whether or not she wanted to be with Aang. She wasn’t just thinking “do I like this guy enough to make him my first boyfriend?” She was deciding whether or not she could see herself potentially marrying him a few years down the line.)

Earth Kingdom: These guys are much more relaxed than the Water Tribes. Arranged marriages are pretty rare, even in the upper classes (although they do happen), and most people date casually for years before they really start thinking about marriage. (For any of you who’ve read the comics, this also explains the interaction in “The Promise: Part 2” between Katara and Aang’s fanclub. They refer to her as his “first” girlfriend, and she gets super-insulted. In the water tribes, people often marry the first person they date, but in the Earth Kingdom, no thirteen year old boy or fifteen year old girl is even thinking about marriage yet. It’s more of a culture gap than a truly intentional insult.) Out-of-wedlock pregnancies, while uncommon, do happen sometimes, but unless you’re really upper-crust, they’re not a huge deal. However, they aren’t really talked about in polite circles-- the accepted thing to do these days is to pretend to be a war widow.

Fire Nation: These guys fall somewhere in the middle. They generally do date with the eventual intention of marriage, but it’s fairly typical to go through several potential partners before deciding on the one, and courtships typically last at least two to five years. (Arranged marriages among the nobles are definitely more common than in the Earth Kingdom, though.) However, they’re expected to stay fairly chaste during that time. Even among the common folk, an out-of-wedlock pregnancy is a huge scandal, tarnishing both the good name of the girl and the honor of her father and his household. When they do happen, they’re usually quickly hushed up-- either by the Avatar-world equivalent of a shotgun marriage, a discreet operation, or a “trip to the colonies” (where the child is then shipped off to an orphanage).

Air Nomads: I didn’t really need to come up with much for them, since canon practically spells it out for us. The Air Nomads didn’t actually practice marriage, ergo, technically all children were born out-of-wedlock. They didn’t have traditional family units-- kids were raised communally by the monks and/or nuns. Some of them had long term relationships, others just casual flings, but I imagine most fell somewhere in the middle. (Vathara’s Embers mentions “spring festivals,” which sounds about right to me.)

What do you guys think?

[boltwrites]

hEY bolt! its sweetbabybolin! the prompts this week are *chef's kiss* :) can i please request shotgunning w bolin, w some frottage/humping shit thrown in there? high sex w bolin would be SO sexy but also just so sweet, perhaps a sesh/getting handsy w him leads to something else? thank you!!

kinktober 2020 | this week’s list

anon asked: shotgunning with bolin!! omg that’s my fave thing to do with a blunt lol

A/N: well, uh. here we go! i had to stop after a little bit of frottage bc this was getting so long, but i hope you enjoy it!

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you had actually been introduced to weed by Asami and Korra - you three were close friends, and when you mentioned wanting to smoke with Bolin sometime, they grinned and giggled

“oh spirits, can you imagine Bolin trying to take a hit,” Korra giggled, definitely higher than she should be. Asami could hold herself better, and she just giggled, shaking her head

“Maybe Y/n could help him out,” Asami suggested, and when you inquired further, she told you about shotgunning, and demonstrated on a very enthusiastic Korra

you had to leave soon after that, but the idea stayed in your mind as you thought of Asami gently blowing smoke into Korra’s waiting lips. you would love to try that with Bolin

before a recent event, you had never even thought to ask Bolin if he wanted to smoke with you. he just didn’t seem like the type, and you hadn’t wanted to pressure him

however, a few days ago, you were smoking by the window in the living room, and he had asked if he could try it. you were shocked, but felt like slapping yourself for assuming that just because Bolin was cute meant that he didn’t want to smoke

unfortunately at the time, your bowl had been just about dead, and you were all out, so you promised him the next time you stocked up again, you would smoke with him

and that day, was today. Bolin sat next to you as you packed the bowl, watching as you prepared it with curious eyes. you grinned at him, because he was so cute, especially when he was watching something so intently

“alright, so here’s what you do,” you said, leaning back on the couch. he followed, pressing close to you to watch your movements. it was sweet - and you loved it when he sat so close to you or cuddled up, so it just made you smile as you fired up your lighter

“so, you light it-” you mimed lighting the bowl, but didn’t, instead, flicking the lighter off. “then, you breathe in, and hold it for a little bit. it doesn’t have to be for that long, but you need to actively breathe in if you want to feel it. it might tickle your throat a little, but try not to cough if you can manage it. then, you just blow it out again.”

you turned to Bolin, looking at him to see if he understood. he nodded, but you didn’t know if he really got it - he was very sweet, and he was smart when it came to other people, but sometimes, instructions... just kind of went over his head

“let me show you,” you offered, and you took a hit, deliberate with every step. you also covered the end of the pipe with the butt of your lighter after you took the hit, to snuff out the flame and preserve the rest of the bowl for longer

Bolin watched, and then you handed it to him, keeping the lighter for yourself. “i’ll start it off, and tell you when to go, ok?” you offered, and Bolin nodded

and he did exactly as you said, but - poor thing - he took way too big of a hit and coughed so hard that he almost dropped the pipe. you took it from him quickly, wrapping an arm around his shoulders as he coughed

“oh, Bo,” you mumbled, and he kept coughing as you set everything down to pull him close and rub him back as he shook.

“that burned,” he whined, his eyes actually tearing up a little from how violently he had coughed. you kissed his cheeks, even as your first hit started to take effect, and everything started to... go a little slower.

“I’m sorry, baby,” you mumbled. “here, why don’t we try something else. i promise that this won’t burn.”

you had honestly expected him to not inhale properly and you would have to finish off the rest of his hit, but man, he had gone for it and was paying the price. he nodded, though, and you pulled him close and kissed him, mumbling that you would be right back before grabbing him some water from the kitchen

as he took a few swigs from the glass, you took your own hit - a little less intense this time, because you knew you would get a little hit of your own when you shotgunned with him

“how do you feel?” you asked, blowing the smoke out as you cuddled up to him again. he was watching you with a more serious gaze. 

“i’m ok - sorry about that,” he chuckled, you assured him that it was fine, that he didn’t do anything wrong, and that he just really went for it. you could tell he felt a little bad that he wasn’t some sort of smoking natural, but you promised that it was fine

“this way’s more fun anyway,” you promised, with a wink

“now, here’s what you do - actually, let me get in your lap,” you were grinning, and Bolin quirked a little smile as he pulled you on top of him

“ok, so this should burn less. i’m gonna take the initial hit, then i’ll pass it to you. as soon as i start blowing out, you inhale, and hold it like a normal hit. got it?”

Bolin nodded, but you could tell he didn’t really realize what he was in for - at least, not yet

“alright, here we go,” you mumbled, and took another drag, longer this time. then you leaned close to Bolin, and his eyes went wide as you cradled his face with your free hand, gently nudging him forward. after a second of freezing in place, he got the memo, and you brushed a finger along his lip, and he opened his mouth for you

you blew the smoke into his mouth, and he inhaled as best as he could. your lips gently brushed his, and he shivered, but this time when he inhaled he didn’t cough. he exhaled a few seconds later, surrounding you both in smoke as you leaned forward to place a sweet, gentle kiss on his lips.

you pulled back, and Bolin looked at you in wonder. “that’s a thing?” he whispered, and you laughed - a little louder than usual. oh yeah, it was hitting you. “yeah, it is,” you replied, wiggling closer on his lap “want more?”

he did, and you passed him three more hits, until he leaned his head back against the cough and groaned.

“oh, i think it’s working,” he mumbled, and you laughed, leaning back to set the lighter and bowl (which was basically dead at this point) back on the table

“hey - don’t go,” Bolin whined, wrapping his arms around your waist and pulling you close. you giggled, wrapping your arms around his shoulders “i wasn’t going anywhere, you dork. i was just putting everything away”

he pouted at you, making a little indignant noise. “aw, but i wanted more kisses,” he grumbled, and this time you cackled, rocking a little violently on his lap

“you know we don’t need to smoke for me to kiss you, right?” you chuckled, pressing your foreheads together. Bolin was still pouting, embarrassed that he had apparently forgotten about kissing outside of shotgunning, so you took initiative and leaned forward the few centimeters it took to press your lips to his

the makeout session was lazy, but it progressed quickly. Bolin licked into your mouth far quicker than usual, and you moaned at it, the touch of his tongue against yours feeling far more electric than normal

he was feeling it too - you could tell how hard he was as you sat on his lap and he pressed against you, hard just from kissing for a few minutes. you didn’t blame him - you felt like this whenever you were with him. 

“hey,” he pulled back, only slightly, and you were so high you almost surged forward again on instinct, not letting him finish his sentence. you caught on at the last second, mumbling a breathy “yeah?”

“can we lay down?” he asked, his words drawled in that specific weed-dialect that was difficult to describe. you nodded, accidentally konking your head on his before you both laughed

“yeah” you replied, still giggling, and Bolin took initiative, turning you so that he was on top of you on the couch, your legs tangled

the kisses were so much more intense like this, and you bent your leg (so strategically placed between his) just a little, to see him react. and react he did. Bolin moaned so sweet against you, rocking against your thigh

you gasped, just at the feeling of him, as his lips left yours and he nuzzled into your neck. you knew he was probably feeling a lot like this, so you just wrapped your arms around his back and held him as he kissed sloppy along your neck

“‘s ok,” you mumbled, hoping he would understand that you meant he could rut against your leg all he wanted. you actually loved it - the feeling of him hard against you

“yeah?” he replied, with a little shift of his hips that made you both moan - your noises a reflection of his because just the thought of him feeling good turned you on

“yeah,” you replied, with a kiss to his temple, your hands tangling in his hair, wondering why you hadn’t pet through it before. the texture mesmerized you now, and as Bolin rocked forward against you again, you tugged on it lightly, gasping at how good he felt, even like this. 

[feebleturtleduck-artz]

”I love holding Eska’s hand- ooooooooooooooohhhhh.. That was Densa. I have been holding Desna’s hand all night.*long agitated sigh*”

Posting more of my old Legend of Korra and Avatar: The Last Airbender art here since people seem to like it and it actually gets attention. Unlike DA :/ Trying to hype myself up into Avatar again because I’m vaguely interested in it, but per usual artistic motivation isn’t quite what it used to be. Wahwah.

Posted to DeviantART and drawn on Jun 29, 2017.

I remember this being one of the first Avatar anything pictures I drew since I was like freaking 15, I was surprised it came out so good, and I’m still kind of proud of it. Eska and Desna look a little off but I think Bolin came out pretty well.

This image is titled “Third wheel” for obvious reasons.

Idea for the image was based off a joke I had with my sister that at the end of season 2 when Bolin says “Finnnnnnnne... Desna can come too” when asking Eska to move into his apartment that Desna would end up sleeping in the same be as Eska and Bolin. I assume this would be before Bolin(and possibly Eska at this point) politely asked bribed Desna to kindly get his own bed. Or maybe they finally cleaned the spirit vines out...

Bolin is annoyed because he’s just become aware he wasn’t holding his girlfriends hand all night, but Desna’s. 😂 Desna is dead asleep cuddling with Pabu. Speaking of Eska and Desna and beds, I always assumed they slept in the same bed. I don’t mean in a disgusting incest way but it just made sense to me they’d share a bed. I mean they’re creepy, and literally, bar the scene where Eska betrothed herself to Bolin, never leave each others sides. He literally comes with her EVERYWHERE. Dates, on rides, he even ends up riding shotgun with her while her boyfriend drives. I guess in the same vain he also RESCUES her boyfriend when he’s in danger with her, but geez he never leaves her side.

I know in season 3 they mention that Densa will sleep in a tub in a one-bed room. And while that was hilarious, I find it weird its the one thing they WOULD have qualms about sharing; the bed. I guess its to avoid incest implications or something, but they’re creepy already so them sleeping in the same bed wouldn’t change much.

Looking at it now though I think it would make more sense they share a bedroom, or a conjoined room rather than the bed.We have no idea what the hell their home living arrangement is, and we only see them mention it at a hotel.

But don’t worry Desna eventually gets his own room LOL

[velvetineblue]

I elude to, but probably haven’t explicitly explained, much about his parents or his relationship with them, and I feel like I probably should because his childhood was really pretty shitty and it has a huge effect on nearly everything about him iajdhw. I think tbh I have hesitated to write it thus far because I feel like it sounds whumpy... but it’s such a long-standing part of his backstory and shapes his entire personality, from the top-down, so I can’t take it out. *korra voice* we gotta deal with it u_u  so please enjoy this very un-light-hearted meta, aijdkwh.

it’s a pretty well-known fact that he doesn’t get along with his father, and he takes nearly every opportunity to dunk on the man. but as for why: he was a career criminal, a drunk, dabbled in other intoxicants, and desperately needed to crack open a parenting book. he was very critical, in that way that some fathers are: with the belief that every critique and every insult they threw, would only make their sons stronger. taiyang was always too weak, too small, too emotional. the toxic masculinity was REAL. he believed in ‘tough love’, but he was too tough: never gentle; never tempering his mocking with a kind word. truthfully, it’s not that his father didn’t love him or care, it’s just that 1. he was and is extremely emotionally stunted, and sees the expression of pretty much any emotions that aren’t anger/pride as weakness. . . and 2. he was a drunk. his mind was never at it’s sharpest back then; he didn’t even have the wherewithal to think about the effects his actions could have on his son, let alone to really care. this dynamic, obviously, was not great for a child. at the end of the day, no matter how much he grew to resent his father, he still wanted his approval. he still wanted that elusive ‘job well done’; would even settle for a simple subtle head nod of pride. . . but he was never able to get it, no matter how hard he tried. and for a long time — for much of his life up until adulthood — he tried very, VERY hard.  on top of that, his parents marriage was a shotgun wedding, only entered by his father as a matter of pride, and to be respectful to his new-wife. but he absolutely wasn’t ready for a peaceful domestic life: quite young, and the criminal lifestyle he lived was hardly stable for a wife and child. not a family man; he spent a good chunk of his time away from home, because of his work and also, pleasure; he had a lot of fun hobbies, like, gambling, partying with other women, etc.. . . so, he relied on his wife at home to do the bulk of the child-rearing.  as for her... she was young when she had a child, barely an adult herself, and wholly unprepared for the responsibilities that came with it. but she loved her husband very much. the two had been ‘friends’ for a good while before their marriage; maybe they hooked up a few times, what of it!!!!... truthfully, she had been in love with him for years, but he was never prepared to commit. and while we’re being truthful, that was the very reason she had his baby; it would, finally, bind the two together with some permanence; it made them a family. unfortunately, her tendency to view her son as just a means to an end never quite changed. children should be the light of a parent’s life, and bring them happiness, enjoyment in their company; but for her... that bond simply never materialized. she loved being a wife. but a mother? well, that was more of a side-effect. . . ( tw for depression / suicidal ideations after this point ! ) that said, she was never mean to her son; simply, distant. she always seemed to be in her own world; dreamy, but disconnected... NEGLIGENT would be the word. despite this, tai never had hard feelings towards her; no, he adored her. he desperately vied for the love he never really got from her, and when she was sad ( which was often ), he tried everything and anything to make her happy. nothing worked. the dark sadness that seemed to permeate her life only spread, especially when her mother passed away suddenly. and later, when her husband was arrested — taken away for ten long years — that darkness deepened and became her grave. she was listless, often bedridden and confined to her room. ate more medication than she did meals. hardly touched her food, and never wore a smile, despite her adolescent son’s best attempts to give her both. ( he would crack the door of her room, putting her favorite snack on the night stand next to her bed, because she never ate enough... he would watch her favorite movies with her; boring boring old adult movies; love stories —  blech. ask if she wanted to play a game, read a book, go outside and look at the sky —  anything he could do. . . !  but she was lost in a fog, she couldn’t see him: so she didn’t see anything worth living for. her official cause of death, when he was 8 years old, was ‘pneumonia’. but the larger cause was a greater apathy towards her own life: her body was too weak physically not to succumb, and she wouldn’t have cared to fight it even if she could. . . being a child, just 8 years old at the time, he was unable to see the nuanced complexities of these situations. he blamed himself; wished he could have made her happier... had been enough for her to stay alive for, at least. . . but most of all, he blamed his father; his mother was always so happy when HE was around — and pretty much only happy when he was around. didn’t it make sense that his absence had caused it; that his mother was also a victim of the man who had caused him so much trouble over the years? this intensified his negative feelings toward him by A LOT.  what was also troubling, was, frustratingly, despite his ability to speak with those who had passed, he was never able to talk to his mother again. she had accepted her death while she was still alive, so she had nothing left to linger around for. even now, she’s completely unreachable to him... he’ll never be able to understand why things happened the way they did. why she never loved him like she should have... I would say that, despite how he’s much more vocal about his frustrations with his father, everything that happened with his mother was a lot more damaging. he loved her dearly; they were basically all each other had at some times, when his father was gone, and after his grandma passed away....... so he doesn’t blame her for anything that happened. he COULDN’T, even if he wanted to; because he just can’t bear to see her in any sort of negative light :// so it’s a lot harder to cope with........  and also, not feeling loved by your own mother is just a lot more painful than having an Asshole dad, who probably DOES love him, but in his own fucked up way aijdwhuh...  and at least with his dad, he got to process it by being ANGRY at him. for one, he had every right to be: he was a bad parent. but two, it was so easy to be mad at him; because of his abrasive, unapologetic personality and his bad decisions and his general annoyingness, it was so easy to make him take the heat for everything, his entire painful childhood.... ultimately, though, underneath any anger he may throw at the man, he’s just.... really, really sad. about it all. everything went so wrong. but who can say they’re surprised? it was so unhealthy from the start... his childhood did get better after that, though. he was taken in by someone more capable. and he’s since grown up and been able to come more to terms with the fact that his parents are... flawed figures; like all humans. he’s not nearly as upset at his father; they bicker a lot still, and get into some more serious arguments from time to time, but he understands now that he was human, and flawed, and of course, not everything was his fault. it doesn’t excuse his actions, but he doesn’t want to waste time being mad at him for things that can’t be changed; and he doesn’t seek his approval anymore. in fact, if his dad DOES approve of something he does, he has to question for a moment: ‘should I really be doing this?’ iajdhwd. but, naturally, all of this has numerous effects on him; some A LOT of trauma, yes, but, it hasn’t all been a negative effect. . . it’s made him more emotionally aware about some things; more sympathetic. he really is a lot more emotionally mature than people know or expect, tbqh. even... wizened about some things, I would say; considering he went through a lot; all of this before the age of NINE. so... yeah. hopefully that may give more context to certain things I write sometimes aijdwh.

[luidilovins]

I keep thinking about what benders are like if they're amputees I mean Bumi can bend with his face and that one chick from Korra can bend water like arms and breath becomes energy in the body and the energy extends past your limbs and creates fire so I'm gonna make an amputee firebender who can use her amputated arm to firebend but it lacks the finess of wrist movement ability to direct with precision so she just uses it like a shotgun blast.

[haxxorz666]

List 10 different female faves from 10 different fandoms, then tag 10 people.  I was tagged by the lovely @filantestar -- this was a lot more difficult than I expected, so gee, thanks!

1. Femshep (Mass Effect) - i'm always shocked to discover there's a dudeshep. 2. Ellie (The Last of Us) - she's such a vindictive mess! 3. Rei Ayanami (Neon Genesis Evangelion) - what a stoic weirdo.  also annihilates the world. 4. Héloïse (Portrait of a Lady on Fire) - a grumpy brat.  except with marianne ... or maybe especially with marianne. 5. Morrigan (Dragon Age) - just make her gay.  holy fuck. 6. Dani Clayton (The Haunting of Bly Manor) - if she's into you, she will relentlessly flirt with your gay ass. 7. Korra (The Legend of Korra) - i get it.  you have back muscles. 8. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) - the survivor timeline one.  she's brave, intelligent, and she will shotgun you point blank in the face. 9. Chloe Price (Life Is Strange) - i too would destroy an entire town for her. 10. Utena Tenjou (Revolutionary Girl Utena) - the perfect boyfriend.  brave, handsome, and dumb as a sack of hammers.

Honorable Mention: Kate Bush - a fandom on tumblr for kate?! why the hell not.  she is THE babushka.

Tagging (we're all aloof mutuals, are we not?): @3coffeecups @zero0-dawn @kixberry @long-gone-blues @leekimhoung @piratearr @horsedrawntank @bettydice @angelfood1995 @professorfudin