#like a great time to deal with that. if wendy wants to consider if she's actually not doing anything Good here then like time for that too

[unproduciblesmackdown]

also quite the illustration in wags being like "'not asking permission' - wags" and plowing through someone expressing a physical boundary but he was already intending to use physical violence & violation & assumed corresponding distress as a tool to get his way....amidst the typicality, "correctness," permissibility of all that around here like five times an hour

[yhuckloop]

Why so much hate towards Wendy?

I need to vent somewhere other than twitter I REALLY wanted to be the kind of person who had the courage to express my opinion like this by answering and facing it but I care too much about my image lol stan kinnie (and also because I think it's a silly reason to fight over a fictional character idk)

Unfortunately I had the displeasure of seeing a twitter account hating on Wendy (I won't divulge it here, but it's basically an account calling her a whore and other stuff) and unfortunately, one of the owners of the account was someone I liked and followed her drawings, fanfictions, etc.

I followed this person even though I knew how much she hated Stendy (which is my otp) and anyway, anything involving Wendy

Wendy is a very special character to me. I liked her from the first episode. I like how South Park portrays all the characters as flawed, they are human, they make mistakes and they learn from mistakes. Same with Wendy. She's made mistakes many times, but she's always learned from them. She is an inspiration to me, like the breast cancer episode, where she fought to defend a cause that was important to her. And then these people come to me and call her manipulative, selfish and mean? For God's sake! No one is forced to like her, of course, but it's good to know that the reason they hate her is just one reason that would be enough to hate all the other characters.

"Wendy is a manipulator! She blackmailed Stan in Season 1 Episode 7"

- She is a child. Her blackmail about combining fantasy with stan (or whatever the fuck she did, I can't remember) is no big deal. Also, Wendy apologized to Stan, acknowledging that she hadn't taken his feelings into account.

"Wendy never takes Stan's feelings into consideration. He's already treated her very badly but nothing compared to what she did to him"

- I really can't see all this harm that Wendy did to Stan in the relationship. She "cheated" on him with Tolkien because she clearly felt lonely. In the scene, Stan himself said he hadn't spoken to her in weeks! BOTH ARE CHILDREN they don't have maturity for a relationship, it's obvious that this would end up happening. It wasn't right for Wendy to do that, of course, but it's kind of understandable considering how old she is. Same with Stan. Wendy was a great girlfriend. She worried about Stan when he was depressed, inviting Kyle to visit him together (which Kyle himself refused to do 😱) and even hired specialists to deal with Stan's hoarding problem. She was worried about him and in the recent episode, we could see how much she loves and cares for him. The problem is that they both have different love languages, something they won't identify with being a problem with their age.

"Wendy is stupid, the only good thing she did was in the list episode" and "she didn't even help with the list episode, stan did everything himself" (I swear it was stuff like that on this account) The owners of this account swear to have watched the series and say that those who defend Wendy are those who have not seen the series. Like... really?

- 1: Absolutely in all episodes starring her, she is the heroine of the day.

Wendy showed the importance of fighting against childhood erotization, the importance of breast cancer, criticized the standard imposed on young girls and women by the media, in addition to which she has an irreparable critical sense. She is the real girlboss! Of course, Wendy has done things VERY wrong, like sending Miss Ellen into space, but come on? this is part of the humor of the series. Characters will always act stupid at some point because that's where the fun is. Like, when Kyle does stupid things and acts on impulse, in anger, to champion a cause, he's considered a boss. But when it's Wendy, they call her an "insufferable feminist". When Kyle does stupid things and acts on impulse, in anger, to champion a cause, he's considered a boss. But when it's Wendy, they call her an "insufferable feminist". When Kyle blew up Canada causing death to thousands of people because of his belief that Canada was a bad influence, he is considered a human with flaws, but when Wendy went on a TV show to talk about the importance of stopping the pattern of feminine beauty in young women, she is called a "dumb bitch"

- 2: Wendy who discovered the hoax on the list; she analyzed all the data and discovered that something was wrong, she faced her friends even though she knew that this could cause her harm. Stan did absolutely nothing but stand and watch, he didn't even know what to say when he got in front of the girls to argue. Wendy is the one who saved Kyle from burning down the school. SHE SAVED THE FUCKING SCHOOL

Anyway, other horrible things were said that at the moment I can't remember to rebut them and idk I don't want to waste my time on that. Sorry for the very very long text, I really needed to dump this somewhere

[yakumtsaki]

Continuing to part 2, part 1 here!

Laksmhi gives us Gallagher Newson and they have 3 bolts! I've been playing the Tinkers because Melody is like 150yo and it'd be too sad to have them outlive their only kid. They both wanted a baby but were a few days from elderhood so I had them foster the Newsons in their giant house! It's such a wholesome household to play, like literally the exact opposite of this one.

Gallagher is super cute and I'd normally consider him for spouse but thanks to Barth's ridic 20 woohoo LTW all we want here is to get our first kiss and bounce. Will we do it???

-NOT IF I HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT🐺

YOU. GTFO RIGHT NOW

-NOT A CHANCE, I'M HERE TO PICK UP MY OLD HOBBY OF COCKBLOCKING🐺

-And we're here to help! -The wolf that is, not our son!

FFS. Despite all this malicious sabotage-

-which at some point included Liz playing catch with the wolf, which Jojo only got him to do after like 30 years-

-this went really well! Not Felina-Meadow tier well, but well for Barth subterranean standards..

..Gallagher even got a crush on him from one little flirt! Cute!

We take our date Downtown to seal the deal, everything is going great-

-Bartholomew is pulling these impressive moves.. and then.. FOR NO DISCERNIBLE REASON..

I CURSE YOU, SHAJAR'S PERSONALITY PANEL. I CURSE YOU TO DAMNATION

-How dare you not accept my flirting! -YOU JUST PUT ME IN A HEADLOCK, FREAK -What's your point!

-Look at these shameless idiots dancing! Gross! I'd have to be like.. 200% drunker than I am right now to even consider it! -You're drunk?? -You're not?? Man if I was a broke orphan I'd be drunk all the time. Which I am. Drunk all the time, I mean, not a broke orphan. -I'm outta here. -WHAT! WHY!

Welp, we still got our first kiss thanks to the automated goodbye kiss thing that I finally have to get the mod that disables it because it pisses me off. But whatever, a win all around!

-Hi, Grandpa >:( -What's wrong, Bartholomew? -I WISH I WAS DEAD

-This is exactly what I was worried about when your mother married into that trash family, look at you.. -What! There's nothing wrong with me! -Nothing? Really?? The correct form is 'I wish I WERE dead'! -WHO CARES -Clearly not your dimwitted, Union-gene inflicted self! -OH THAT'S IT, GET READY TO RUMBLE

-I can't believe Grandpa Ti-Ning beat me up! This is the worst day of my life!

At least you have Jimbo!

-Yes, yes I do.. It'd definitely make me feel better seeing the shock and betrayal in his eyes as I choke him to death.. -Ha, like you can get your tiny hands around my thick-ass neck, pussyboi, I'll bite your entire head off! Now shut up and clean off this manure I've been rolling in, and look at me in the eyes while you do it!! -..I need a drink.

Yes you do, I mean if this is how your life is gonna go you might as well be drunk.

Sandy has found a new dog bestie in Veronica to the point she completely missed work to stay and play with her-

-while iVan is team Wendi!

-𝙸 𝙶𝙴𝚃 𝙸𝚃, 𝚆𝙴𝙽𝙳𝙸; 𝙸 𝚃𝙾𝙾 𝙷𝙰𝚅𝙴 𝙴𝙽𝙶𝙰𝙶𝙴𝙳 𝙸𝙽 𝙰 𝙵𝙾𝚁𝙱𝙸𝙳𝙳𝙴𝙽 𝙸𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚂𝙿𝙴𝙲𝙸𝙴𝚂 𝙻𝙾𝚅𝙴 𝙰𝙵𝙵𝙰𝙸𝚁;

-𝙵𝚄𝙲𝙺 𝚈𝙾𝚄, 𝚂𝙰𝙽𝙳𝚈, 𝙹𝙸𝙼𝙱𝙾 𝙱𝙴𝙻𝙾𝙽𝙶𝚂 𝚆𝙸𝚃𝙷 𝚆𝙴𝙽𝙳𝚈; -JI̸M̵BO B̴E̶L̴O̶N̴G̸S W̴I̷T̵H V̵E̸R̷O̵N̵IC̷A̶, Y̴O̵U̶ AN̷D̷ YO̵U̵R̵ C̷A̵T AR̸E B̵O̴T̶H PE̴RV̶E̷RT̵S🧟‍♀️

-Forget it, Jim, it's Uniontown.

As I'm intently watching the billionth iVan-Sandy fight the fighting window pops up again-

-and sure enough, THIS BETTE/JOAN SHIT HAS ESCALATED. I 1000% blame Barflina.

Bruh. Not only did Sophie lose-

-but her disloyal hoe wife immediately went to chat with Liz after! SHAJAR FFS

-What! I'm allowed to socialize with whoever I want and I happen to like Liz! It's not because I have some deep-seated resentments toward Sophie or anything!

It's ok, Soph, you'll always have your pets💛

-And my pets will have Eliza's heart for dinner💛

Can't blame you💛

It's officially time to fuck off for college as there's some glitched bill on the lot and we got repo'ed despite not owing anything! Gross!

-HA! I TAKE YOUR POOL LIGHT. I TAKE IT

For a moment I thought you were taking Glitched Butler #7!

You know what, take Shajar while you're here. BITCH FFS

-What!

You've talked more to Liz since she beat up Sophie than you have the entire time you've known her!

-That's a complete coincidence!

Ya well when you get fed to the dogs it'll be a complete coincidence too!

Alright we're outta here, college time for Barflina. Can't say I'm looking forward to it!

-Anything to get me into Meadow's arms and away from Grandma Victoria's batshit ghost!

-THAT URN-SMASHING BRAT IS NOT WINNING THE HEIRSHIP AS LONG AS I LIVE👻

Vic, I don't know how to tell you this, but you are not currently living. Well, I guess you metaphorically ~live through~ Barflina.

-GROSS. I'D RATHER BE DEAD👻

See you at La Fiesta!

[reigningqueenofwords]

Practice

Pairing: Sam x Reader Word count: 871

Read on AO3

Part 4 of When Did We Get a Kid?

Opening your eyes, you were confused. When did Connor come on the couch with you? Yawning, you did your best to move without waking the toddler. Once he was covered back up, you made your way to the kitchen. “Why didn’t you wake me up?” You yawned, sitting on one of the barstools.

Sam smiled at you, loving your bed head. “You looked comfortable.” He shrugged.

“And when did the tiny one decide to join me?” You smiled at him as he handed you a cup of coffee.

“I don’t know. He was there when I got up this morning.” He told you, turning back to the stove.

You heard a knock at the door and groaned. You weren’t even fully awake. Sliding off the bar stool, coffee in hand, you shuffled towards the door. When you opened it…there was Dean, and some pretty red head. You smiled. “So nice of you to stop by so early in the morning.” You teased.

Dean looked at your shirt. “So, you two finally got together, huh?” He grinned. Your face turned bright red as you stared at him.

Sam came up behind you, smiling at his brother. “Come on in.” He chuckled.

“Finally owned up, Sammy?” He asked, making you duck under Sam’s arm that he had against the door and bolting to your room.

“What?” He asked, moving aside to let them in.

Dean dropped his bag. “You and Y/N. You finally hooked up, right?”

Sam shook his head. “I’m not sure where you heard that, but our relationship is the same as it always has been.”

“So she always sleeps in your shirts?”

“If she’s had a bad day, yeah.” Sam shrugged, not seeing the big deal.

Dean sighed and shook his head. “Whatever. You’ll wind up together sooner or later.” He mumbled. “Anyway, this is Wendy.” He smiled. “Wendy, this is Sammy.”

“Sam.” He corrected, making Dean roll his eyes. “Nice to meet you.”

“I’ve heard a lot about you.” She smiled.

Ten minutes later you came out dressed, and with presentable hair. “Sorry about that.” You noticed that Connor was waking up, making you smile. “Connor’s up. You may want to make sure he uses the bathroom.”

Sam got up and made his way towards the living room. Dean smiled at you. “Connor?”

“He didn’t tell you he’s babysitting for the week?” You asked, sipping your coffee.

“And he has him sleeping in the living room?” Wendy asked.

You chuckled. “No. I fell asleep watching a movie last night. Some time during the night he must have crawled next to me. When I woke up he was there.”

Dean chuckled. “You always were a heavy sleeper.” Wendy looked at him funny. “She’s my brother’s best friend. I’ve had to try to get her up for family stuff before. Sucks, dude.” He explained, not wanting Wendy to think there was a history there. She nodded.

Hearing a splash and a thud from the bathroom, you got up and walked towards it. Stopping in the doorway, you lost it. It looked like Connor had managed to drop something in the toilet, which made the splash. Sam had slipped on the water. You could tell he wasn’t hurt, but he shot you a look. “Really?” He asked.

“Consider this practice, remember?” You teased. Dean was snickering next to you. Sam started to get up and your eyes went wide. “Dean! Save me!” You laughed, using him as a human shield.

“Hey!” He tried moving, but you had a grip on him.

Sam shook his head. “Truce. Y/N care to take over with Connor for a few while I change?”

You shrugged. Connor ran up to you, grinning. “Come on, little guy. Let’s get you something to change into.” You made your way to Sam’s room and found Connor’s bag. After grabbing a shirt, underwear, and pants, you let Sam in his room and went to yours to change him.

When you walked out, you saw Dean sitting on the couch with Wendy. “So, playing mommy?” He teased.

“So, playing boyfriend?” You retorted.  Dean was a great guy, but dating seemed to go over his head at times. “Anyways, I know you have the mentality of a child at times. Care to find something on tv for him while I make him something to eat?” You asked, setting Connor down.

“Hi.” He ran over to Dean, smiling. “I’m Connor. I like your hair.” He said as he climbed into Dean’s lap.

You walked away, chuckling. While you were finding something that Connor could eat, Sam came in. “Hey.” You said over your shoulder. “How’s your ass feel?”

“Ha. Ha.” He smirked, reaching around you for the coffee pot. “I see Dean is enjoying himself. He’s watching Loony Tunes with him.”

“I figured they would get along.” You smiled. “Want me to take him to the park today so you and Dean can catch up?” Sure, it wasn’t something that you were used to, but you were sure you could manage.

He shook his head. “How about we all go after lunch?” As he smiled, you saw those dimples.

“Sure.” You grabbed the plate for Connor and walked out of the room.

[bellysoupset]

Halloween Saga - Part 7

Final stretch!

Leo felt like he had hit the mattress to sleep and his phone had started to ring right away.

It wasn't true, his alarm telling him Marisa should be arriving soon was set to three hours from the moment they got back into bed, but fuck if that wasn't what it felt like.

He groaned, rubbing his eyes and sitting up, glancing worriedly in the direction of his boyfriend in case the alarm had woken him up... And found an empty spot. Leo frowned, Jonah was the one who was supposed to be asleep.

Out of the two of them, he had been the one who was running on nothing but fumes, since he had worked during the morning of the Halloween party and then everything had been so convoluted since that he had barely summed three hours of sleep with all his short naps put together.

"Jon?" Leo rubbed at his neck, turning his head around until he heard a clicking noise and then he got up from the bed, walking out of the room, "Jonah?"

"Here," Jon called from the living room and Leo raised his eyebrows as he took in the scene before him. Jon was curled up on the far end of the couch, with JD sprawled on his lap as he scratched her behind her ears.

"I thought you were going to sleep, babe," Leo frowned, coming closer and smoothing a hand over JD's pale fur, smiling as she tried to grab his hand.

"Couldn't sleep," Jonah looked a mess, his eyes were deep in the socket and his face was a sickly shade of grey, "I'm super nauseous."

"Nerves?" Leo guessed and his boyfriend hummed in agreement, looking absolutely defeated.

"I called Bell's mom," Jonah mumbled, grabbing JD when she attempted to move to Leo's lap and pulling her to him, avoiding his boyfriend's eyes, "I got her a hotel next to the hospital, but she's going straight to the ICU."

"You did... I thought she was going to stay with us," Leo said, confused, "Jon, this isn't right-"

"I can afford the hotel," Jonah said calmly, "and it would be best for her to be close to her daughter and I really can't deal with guests right now, Leo."

Leo's mouth snapped shut. In his haste, he hadn't really given Jonah any thought. He hadn't considered what having a guest they didn't know would mean, especially in such a messy moment. At least JOn didn't look offended or wounded, just really tired.

"I'm sorry, I didn't-"

"No," Jon shook his head, "you did the right thing. Luke's got tunnel vision right now, but Bella would want her mom. You're a great friend, baby... I just can't-"

"It's okay, I got you," Leo yawned, moving closer and squeezing Jon's knee, "do you wanna come back to bed? We have the rest of the day off anyway..."

Jonah rolled his eyes, "off work maybe, I have so much of the university stuff to do-"

"Jon," Leo glared at him, "no. Just no, okay? Take a damn break, you look like death warmed over."

The corner of Jon's lips lifted up in an amused smile, "pot calling the kettle black here, baby. Did you take your meds?"

"I did, I'm fine," Leo rolled his eyes, Jon always brought up his medication whenever he wanted to imply he looked like hell. As if missing one dose could be spotted so clearly, "really, I'm alright... No news from the hospital?"

"None," Jonah leaned his head back, gulping down, "Vince is still there and Wendy left just now, to go to the station... I should be with her. I should be doing something..."

"You did everything you could, Jon," Leo reached in, twirling a tight curl around his finger, "and no news is good news, right? You said it yourself that these surgeries take time..."

"...I know, I just hate sitting here, feeling useless."

"You're just a man, Jonah," Leo leaned in, planting his forehead to Jon's and squeezing the back of his neck, "come to bed and get all the sleep we can get, you know tomorrow is going to be chaotic, because the surgery will work and Bella will wake up, okay?"

"Okay," Jonah nodded, then slumped forward, pulling Leo into a hug and buried his face on the blonde's neck, "let's go back to bed."

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"Are you absolutely certain you don't want me to come with?" Vince's softness from before, the pulling down on the corner of his lips in a sad pout, had vanished. Instead Wendy was looking at his brows furrowed in an annoyed manner, his lips pressed in a stern line.

"No, I need you to stay and let us know about Bell... And I need to do this alone," she shook her head, "I love you, but I need to figure this one out on my own."

"You still haven't made up your mind?" The disdain tinged his words for a brief second and Wendy flinched. She knew damn well what Vince thought of this whole situation, his fury had only been made worse by the fact that Bella had gotten hurt in the fight.

However, Wendy was not going to be strong armed into sending a guy to prison without evidence. She was adamant on keeping a clear head, not let her feelings get the best out of her and end up accusing an innocent.

Whatever-was-his-name was the third blonde in a group of five. She had been asked to identify him and since her memory from the party was splotchy at best Wendy had been worried, but she shouldn't have worried.

The minute her eyes laid on him, she knew it.

He wasn't as tall as the guys in her friend group, but he was buff, with a greasy blonde bob, the tips dyed green. Deep sunken eyes, with a dead stare.

Wendy took a step back when he stepped forward in the line and the officer frowned, "Ms. Marshall?"

"That's him," she wrung her hands, trying to ignore the prickle of anxiety as the memories returned with a surprising vivacity.

Jonah with an arm wrapped around Bell's shoulders as she dragged him away. Wendy frowning at the bottom of her drink, finally tasting the salt. The whole room feeling stuffy and starting to twirl around her, her legs barely working as she made her way to the balcony area to catch some air. Those sunken eyes with droopy eyelids staring at her, hands on her arm, brushing over the side of her boob as he said "Let's go for a walk..."

Her trying to shove him off, mouth refusing to obey as she tried to form the words "no, stop touching me."

Leo grabbing her arm with such a force it'd leave a bruise, shoving the guy off of her and practically growling, "she's drunk, get your hands off of her." Bella jumping... Wendy's knees folding down as Jonah cradled her head... Bella's head slamming on the ground, as the guy grabbed her by the hair, Leo jumping in the fight with fists first...

"Ms. Marshall?"

"I- I need a second, just a second," Wendy said hurriedly, rushing out of the room, a hand pressed to her lips and nose as she suppressed a retch. She stumbled into the women's bathroom and beelined to a stall, shoving off the lid just in time for all the bitter coffee she had been drinking all day to come back up.

Her eyes stung, heart racing and ears buzzing. She didn't need further evidence of the night, not when the memory was so clear, not when she knew for a fact had him been the responsible for drugging her or not, he had for sure tried to take advantage of her. He was for sure the cause behind Bella fighting for her life in a hospital bed now.

He'd for sure do it again, if that dead, unresponsive stare was anything to go by.

Wendy sat back down on her heels, panting over the soiled water for a minute more, until she stopped feeling her heart in her throat and the horrible acidic mess trying to crawl up. She flushed it, walking out of the stall and to the sink and scowled at her reflection.

These past twenty hours had put her self-control to test. She hadn't felt this weak and vulnerable since... Since she was sixteen.

"Fuck this," Wendy scoffed, leaning in to wash her mouth and splashing cold water on her face, dabbing it away with some paper towels. She opened her purse, grabbing her little necessaire and fishing out her make up, forcing her hands to steady as she wiped away the smeared mascara and reapplied it on her bottom lashes.

She was not going to allow the moment of panic to get to her, it was not some greasy predator who was going to undo her.

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Bella opened her eyes to a bright, stark white. Wherever she was laying down, it was freezing cold. Her head was hurting, throat burning when she tried to make any noise.

This was scary. She couldn't turn her head at all, only stare at those bright lights-

"Hey, sweetie," a familiar voice said, then a shadow loomed over her, "Bella? Can you hear me?"

"Yes..." She couldn't raise her voice above a whisper.

"You're alright now, honey," the shadow said, calmly and Bell felt a tear slide down her cheek. She couldn't move her arms, couldn't do anything.

"Am I dying?"

"No, of course not, you're not," the figure reassured her again, then pulled back. Bright white lights blinded her and then Bella was out once again.

She woke up anew to a different voice, now in a fully dark room. She couldn't tell where the voice was coming from. Sounded like an older man, saying "on a scale of one to ten, how much does it hurt?"

"I wanna go home," Bella whispered, heart hammering away.

"Can you tell me your name?"

"N-no," she choked up, trying to move her body. Was someone holding her down? Her arms felt impossibly heavy, "I want Luke, where's-he?."

"Dear, what is your name?"

"I - I don't... Isabella," she tried turning her head, tearing up again. Her neck cramped, her cheek got pressed on something, "I wanna go home..."

"You're alright, Isabella," the voice told her, "Lucas will see you soon, we're gonna move you to the room."

"...Room?" Bella asked, but the voice didn't answer her anymore. She blinked against the exhaustion, trying to stay awake and communicate just how scared she was, but it was to no avail.

She opened her eyes to another dark room. This one was mildly illuminated and Bella licked at her dry, chapped lips, eyes darting around.

No longer she was in the bright place or the dark one, she was... In a hospital bed. Surrounded by flowers up to the ceiling.

Bella tried to move, only to feel the pressure holding her down once more, but when she looked down, she realized it wasn't that she was tied, but that Luke was holding her.

He wasn't asleep by her bedside with his hand holding hers, like she had seen in movies before, but slumped forward, cheek meeting the side of her mattress, top of his head touching her hip, one arm thrown over her waist.

"Luke," she tried to call out, hoping he'd wake up, but her voice was too weak, her throat too dry and raw, "Lucas."

He didn't even twitch and she let out a frustrated huff, glancing around the room again. Bella had never seen that many flowers in her life, not even when they had broken up and Lucas had been gifting her all sorts of things to get her back.

She closed her eyes, already exhausted just by being awake for thirty seconds and when she opened them again, the room was much lighter, although it wasn't fully morning yet.

Luke had moved just enough to press his cheek to her thigh, facing her now and Bella dizzily blinked, struggling to put him on focus. Everything felt hazy, her body was completely disconnected from her brain.

Bell reached out, then poked his cheek, right where she remembered there being a black hole last time she saw him. He frowned in his sleep, then opened his eyes and Bella let out a relieved sigh as she met them.

Then Luke's eyes widened and he jumped up, straightening up so fast that the armchair almost tipped back with him, "Bella!?"

His voice felt like someone had just yelled right in her ear. Bella let out a groan, grimacing as his shout echoed in her head and Lucas' snapped his mouth shut, moving closer, eyes wide.

"Bell?" he whispered, "Bell, oh my god, you're awake..." his hushed voice broke off and Bella watched his eyes tear up, whole face turning red as he tried not to cry and failed, "you're awake, I- I thought-"

"Luke," just saying that hurt and she grimaced, causing him to sniffle and shake his head, wiping away the tears.

"You-You're in pain," he sounded distraught still, hitting the button right next to her bed, "I-I can fix this, I can-" he pressed the button again, before reaching in, shaky hand cupping her face, "hi baby..."

Bella wrinkled her whole face as she felt her eyes sting, from pain and exhaustion. She let out a shaky breath, trying to communicate just how much everything hurt, how scared she was... How relieved she was Luke was there.

"Lu, I'mscared..." she slurred, words scratchy and barely making out and Lucas shook his head, leaning in even more and pressing his lips to her forehead, right over her left brow.

"You're alright now," he said, voice rough, thumb wiping the tears that were leaking out her eyes, "I got you, I promise. Nothing's gonna happen to you."

Bella let out a sob and then whimpered when it made her head throb even more. It was too much, the pain and the confusion all getting jumbled together, Lucas' fleeting touches both soothing and overwhelming.

A nurse burst in the room and Luke pulled back, but still whispered, "she's awake and she's in pain, can you give her anything?"

"I already paged the doctor, Lucas," the nurse said and stepped closer - a guy, mid thirties, with a head of curls.

"Hi Bella," he said gently, "I know you're scared, but we're taking very good care of you, alright?"

She tried to nod, only to find that she couldn't with how stiff her neck was, so Bella only let out a small noise, throat hurting like she had swallowed glass shards. Her vision started to grey at the corners.

"I'm going to get you some ice chips, they'll help with your throat," the nurse said sympathetically and stepped out of the room, returning less than a minute later with a paper cup filled with ice pallets. He handed it to Lucas, then busied himself with the other monitors, jolting down her vitals in the clipboard.

"Here," Luke whispered, holding a plastic spoon to her mouth, "it'll help, Bell."

The ice was a shock once it touched her lips and she shuddered, but obediently opened her mouth just enough for Luke to feed her the ice pallets. The soothing was immediate and Lucas opened a huge, relieved smile as he heard her let out a sigh.

"Better?"

"Better," Bella croaked, opening her mouth again for more and feeling slightly more awake, "what happened?"

"You tell us," the nurse responded, before Lucas could speak. He snapped his mouth shut, "what do you remember, Bella?"

She racked up her memory, only for a headache to spring forward. Until then the pain felt like she had hit her head, but the hard thinking felt different. Worse. There was a hole in her memory and it ached like a mental bullet wound.

"I... I don't remember," she looked at Lucas', alarmed, "Luke, I don't remember, I don't-"

"Shhhh, it's okay, it's okay," he was once again all over her, hand stroking her cheek, keeping her from moving, "it's alright, baby. You hit your head, it's normal."

New black spots danced in her vision, but Lucas kept chanting reassurances, a hand rubbing her arm up and down. He was so warm and she was freezing cold...

"I don't like this," Bella whined, head lolling to the left, cheek meeting his hand, "Luke..."

"The doctor's gonna be here in a second, Bell. The pain will pass soon..."

Her eyes felt so damn heavy, it wasn't fair. She wanted to stay awake, to understand what the hell was going on... But sleep was painless and it sounded more and more alluring.

Bella closed her eyes, "I want to go home..."

Over her head, Bella vaguely heard Luke worriedly asking if she was allowed to sleep, if this was expected...

When she opened her eyes again, there were more people in the room. A tall man wearing a white coat, was standing before her bed. Lucas wasn't near her bedside anymore, her mother was.

"Mom...?" Bella groaned, more lost than ever and her mother let out a choked out sob, a big smile opening on her face.

She said something and Bell frowned, eyes darting around the room in confusion and zeroing on Luke. He was leaning against the opposite wall, having just looked up once she spoke and he smiled at her.

"Bella, you're with us?"

"I'm... Yeah..." she turned to look at her mother again, confused, "mom, I don't understand you..."

Her mother looked up to the doctor, alarmed, "she no longer knows Spanish!?"

"She's just drowsy, Ms. Martinez," the doctor chuckled, "give her a minute. Hi Isabella, I'm Doctor Sullivan. How are you feeling?"

"Tired," Bella answered honestly, yawning, "my head hurts."

"From one to-"

"A six," she said quietly, looking away when Lucas scoffed "that's a sixteen" from across the room.

The doctor smiled at her, "alright, you're a tough one, Isabe-"

"Bella," she corrected, frowning and he nodded in understanding.

"Bella," the doctor stepped closer, "I need to examine you, Bella, is that alright? I'm going to touch your head and ask a couple questions so we can understand the extension of the damage."

Bella gulped down, looking nervously from the incredibly tall man, to her mother, then to Luke.

"Do they have to be here?" the words fell out of her mouth and her mother let out an offended gasp, while Lucas sighed, pressing his hands to his face to shield a frown from her.

The doctor shrugged, "no, of course not," he looked between the two visitors, "if you'd please step outside..."

Marisa grumbled something in Spanish at being pulled away from her daughter's bedside and planted a kiss on her forehead, her lips too strong, causing Bella to wince. Luke hesitated, holding the door open for his mother in law and looking like he wanted to do anything but leave.

"I'll be right outside," he said, then stepped out, shutting the door gently.

Bella's shoulders dropped and she sank back against the pillows, the doctor looking at her curiously.

"That's new," he said softly, "most people would want the opposite," he moved closer and Bella shrugged, wincing as it pulled on her neck.

"They worry too much," she glared at his hands as the doctor moved closer, clicking on a button on her bed and making it sit up slightly, "you were in the dark room."

"In the post op," he smiled at her, "you remember that?" then he continued "tell me if it hurts" and started touching around her head gently.

"I thought you were Death..." Bella grimaced and he let out a hearty chuckle.

"Death? Now, I'm old, but that's just mean..." he teased, then his fingertips ghosted over something that caused Bella to let out a cry and curl on herself.

"Sorry, sorry, I'm not touching anymore," he said, planting a steady hand on her shoulder, "I hope you like sleeping on your stomach, Bella. That's a nasty cut you got in the back of your head."

"Your work," she groaned, breathing through her mouth and staring at her lap. The hospital blankets were a baby green and she felt queasy as all hell.

"No," Sullivan shook his head, "the ones we made are right here," he lightly touched over her ear, finger ghosting on a her tender scalp, "you feel that?"

"Yes," Bella swallowed the nausea on the base of her throat, squeezing the blankets, "the other one...?"

"My guess is as good as yours," he gently pushed her back against the pillows, "hurts when you lie down like that?"

"Just a little," there was a rushing in her ear and Bella gulped down, "so the questions?"

Dr. Sullivan let out a snort at her attitude, but he didn't make any comment, getting to the task at hand. Certain things she got right, Bella could tell from the wrinkle on his cheek that appeared whenever he was suppressing a smile. Her age, her full name, the date, how much was 2+2 and how much was 16 divided per 4. Other things, not so much, such as a logic puzzle: Imagine we're playing Russian Roulette. I'm going to put one bullet in a six chamber gun and then shoot. Empty. Do you want me to spin the chamber again before shooting or not?

"...How is this a fucking question?" Bella groaned, rubbing her temple and the doctor smiled at her.

"Luke said you're good with numbers, Bella."

"Uhm... Not today," she yawned, "I don't know."

"That's alright, we'll try it again some other day. Can you tell me what happened the night you got hurt?"

Her heart dropped. She hated the holes in her memory, they made her feel... Exposed, as if she was lying through her teeth as she told him about a Halloween party and then... "My friend got hurt," Bella frowned, "where's Wendy? Is she alright?"

"You mean Dr. Marshall?" the man cleared up, "she's fine, don't you remember her? In the room?"

"The death room?"

"The death room," he chuckled, "she fought with her supervisor to be let in. You have a nice group of friends here, Bella."

"Family," she corrected, smiling, "can I see her?"

"I'll ask Dr. Marshall to come up as soon as we're done here," then he raised an eyebrow, "if you're not too sleepy."

"I'm not," Bella blinked, forcing her eyes to remain open, despite feeling like she might just fall asleep any second now, "I've just woken up, I'm awake."

"Alright," he wrote more down in his clipboard, then glanced at the door, "we're done here, unless you want me to know anything else. Do you need more pain medication?"

"When can I go home?"

He rolled his eyes, "let's get you through today, first, how about?"

"Uhm..." She leaned back, "okay..." she fought hard to keep her eyes open as Sullivan moved to the door, opening it, but much to Bella's frustration, her energy was slipping between her fingers like water.

She was just drifting off when she felt Lucas taking her hand in his, squeezing it and intertwining their fingers.

[captjameshookthoughts]

Once again I am having thoughts about James and his relationship to trauma. This time about how well the recent peter Pan & Wendy film portrays the long term effects of childhood trauma.

Don’t expect some great essay, I’m pretty sick and hopped up on pain meds right now, but I wanted to get some thoughts out anyways.

A lot of people who have been through childhood trauma indentify as having conflicting feelings of their maturity. In some senses they were forced to mature too quickly in order to adapt and survive, but having to mature in those areas so quick also took away the ability to mature in other areas, they also talk about living life as if they’re playing a role and I think that dissonace is very apparent in PP&W Captain Hook.

we see a man who is aged beyond his years, tired, exhausted. A man with the good sense and maturity to have become captain of his own ship. A man who has earned the respect and loyalty of his crew. A man who is able to take charge in stressful situations. But the conflict of his forced maturity and immaturity is present throughout.

The dangerous pirate captain turns into an exciteable boy in his first scene where he fires the canon and then rushes forward asking “Did I get him?” the way one might if he were a child playing a game. The facade of being a serious, mature, pirate captain slips for a moment and doesn’t again until he meets John and Michael. That boop on Michael’s nose is pure playfulness, the sort of thing you’d expect maybe from friends or siblings playing at pirates rather than a man who actually is a pirate, and certainly not something you’d expect to see happen after how severe and sombre he’d been in the scene leading up to that moment.

Then in skull rock we see him being absolutely horrid and calculating, acting almost exactly as you’d expect a cruel, and ‘evil’ pirate to act. But even then he can’t quite supress that playful immaturity. “oops” and his singing, when he screams “Bad Form” again he seems more like and older sibling chewing out the younger for unfairness than any true threat.

It’s like He has so much poise and presence, because that’s the part of himself that he was forced to mature into, but his emotional regulation is still quite immature because he was still immature when his trauma happened and he just wasn’t given the room to deal with it and mature as someone without trauma would have. Stressful situations force him to snap one way or the other.

The scene where he returns to the ruins we see his poise and presence at it’s absolute highest quality. He’s calm, almost disturbingly so. And that sort of calm can very much be a trauma response as much as anything else. but that sequence leads to the scene that I believe shows his immaturity as a resort of trauma better than any other. The ease he has, the comfort he seems to experience when talking to Wendy- a teenage girl. He talks to her as an emotional equal, he opens up to her like he hasn’t done to anyone else, he lets her *know* him. And then she insults him and SNAP he switches to his more mature side. The side with presence, the side that takes command.

Later we get to see how Smee reacts to his conflicting maturity. “Surely there should have been a splash by now?” “Unless she fell very slowly.” Like that interaction is one of a caregiving adult reassuring the child they care for. The shortly after, SNAP once more, he’s back to being commanding, taking control.

Actually, despite what Wendy said, I do think that his most emotioanlly mature and sound moment is “It’s not *supposed* to be fun.” it’s like that’s the moment he finally recognises his trauma for what it is. And all things considered, it feels like he’s not just yelling it at Peter, but also at himself because he’s actually reached a point where he hasn’t fallen into his immaturity in response to Peter and their fighting. He’s being honest with himself, with everyone. He’s showing his pain, and as we see in the last shots of the film that was the beginning of his healing.

[asteria7fics]

I see like no Wendy content😔🙏 can we pretty please have headcanons abt her😻

🏳️‍🌈 A sexuality headcanon

🏳️‍⚧️ A gender headcanon

🧸 A headcanon about their childhood

👻 A headcanon about what scares them

🎶 A headcanon about music

👽 A headcanon about a weird quirk of there

💝 A headcanon about their love language

🫂 A friendship headcanon

💔 An angsty headcanon

🪢 A headcanon about their family

📓 A headcanon about their hobbies

👗 A headcanon about their clothes

🔪 A headcanon relating to fighting/violence

🌟 A headcanon about their desires/wishes

🍫 A headcanon about food

🎭 A headcanon about what they lie about

❤️‍🔥 A romantic headcanon

💄 An appearance headcanon

🖕 A headcanon relating to anger

😬 A headcanon about the worst thing they’ve done

😶 A random headcanon

(I’m srry for giving u so many‼️) -😨

Wendy is SO under represented in the fandom!! Outside of her relationship with Stan at least, but I personally think she’s too interesting to be reduced to his future housewife (or just an obstacle for Kyle)!

Barely spoilers for EWILY under the cut, just including this in case anyone wants to go into the fic totally blind.

🏳️‍🌈 - Wendy is a severely closeted bisexual, with a strong preference for women. You’ll probably find that I head canon most of the kids as being either bi or pan, but with specific leanings to either end of the spectrum. Just some of my personal view on sexuality that I won’t get into here ahaha

🏳️‍⚧️ - Cis woman, though I do think she would lean into some degree of flexibility in her gender expression as she gets older.

🧸 - Wendy had a very happy and healthy childhood, all things considered. I do think she went through a phase of wanting a sibling when she was maybe 6 or 7, but filled that void pretty quickly via her friendship with Bebe.

👻 - Failure, and not being good enough. She’s constantly being made aware of what an uphill battle it will be to become a successful woman in our extremely patriarchal society, and she’s under a lot of pressure to prove herself. Truthfully, having to deal with Cartman has probably been great practice for her! But I think this fear also speaks to why she struggles to let Stan go; by not still trying to help him, she feels like she’s failing him.

🎶 - Though growing up Wendy listened to whatever was popular, as she’s gotten older her music taste has gotten a little pretentious. Lots of indie artists on her playlist, and I think she probably enjoys jazz and classical inspired sounds the most.

👽 - I’m not sure if it qualifies as a quirk, but Wendy does very few things casually. She’s the kind of person that will annotate a book she’s just meant to be reading for fun, with detailed analyses of the book’s themes and recurring metaphors.

💝 - Wendy is a mixture of quality time and acts of service. You may be able to gather why she and Stan break up so damn often.

🫂 - I think Wendy maintains friendships very well, and can jump social circles without much issue. However, her best friend in the whole world has been, and always will be Bebe. They’re pretty different people on the surface, but they have a bond that runs so deep it would be extremely painful to separate them.

💔 - She hides it fairly well behind a pretty smile and good grades, but Wendy is a MESS!! Like, if you guys think the Style angst in EWILY is rough, you just wait till I get around to writing Wendy’s side of the story. I-… don’t wanna say any more than that, heh.

🪢 - Wendy’s pretty close with her mom, but I think she’s not as close with her dad. Partially because he isn’t crazy about Stan (for understandable reasons) and partially because he strikes me as kind of a dick, in only the way that dads can be sometimes. They still love each other though, and their relationship will improve as she gets older.

📓 - I don’t get to explore this much in EWILY, but Wendy stays very busy! As I said previously she does read for fun, and she’s also a bit of a cinephile (something she and Stan bonded over, to an extent), but I also think she would participate in tons of other after school activities to keep herself occupied. Student government obviously, on top of cheerleading, field hockey, glee club, the list could go on. And of course, when she’s not doing all of that she’s hanging out with Bebe and the girls! Or Stan, I guess.

👗 - Dark academia queen, with a hint of twee I fear. Lots of pleated skirts and v-neck sweaters, Peter Pan collared dresses with tights, sensible sneakers or penny loafers. Hints of pinks and yellows, but her favorite color to wear is purple.

🔪 - Look, she can’t afford to get anything put on her permenant record so Wendy left her fighting days in elementary school. However she WOULD fuck a bitch up if tested, but nobody really messed with her after that whole fight with Cartman… and the, uh, entire war where she beat the shit outta several boys with her silly plastic sword.

🌟 - Wendy is very focused on proving herself, and I don’t think she truly stops to consider what it is she actually wants until she’s out of high school and able to thrive in a new and more comfortable environment. Her largest goal in life though is to make meaningful change that benefits humanity. Awww what a good kid.

🍫 - While not picky per se, Wendy does her best to be healthy. She’s a really athletic and busy person, so she gets up early to make herself a balanced breakfast and will sometimes bring her own lunch to school if what’s on the menu is particularly unhealthy. She does, however, never pass up Taco Tuesday.

🎭 - Being happy with Stan :-) And being straight :-)))))

❤️‍🔥 - As much as she tries to be highly logical, she’s a total hopeless romantic. Loves love, and loves to be in love. Sometimes it becomes a bit of a distraction for her, but she gets better at balancing these parts of her life with age.

💄 - I haven’t gotten a chance to post any of the sketches I’ve done of Wendy yet, but I picture her as being fair skinned with soft, delicate features. She’s pretty slender, and on the shorter side compared to the other girls. She also probably wears minimal makeup, maybe just some concealer to hide when she’s had a sleepless night. Oh, and she’s kept her hair pretty short ever since The Great Chop during The War of Trojans.

🖕 - Oooh Wendy is second only to Kyle in the anger department, let’s be so honest. And maybe Cartman? Though 9/10 times he’s the reason anyone’s pissed off in the first place, so we’re not counting him here. Wendy’s a passionate rager, meaning she gets pissed off about things that matter deeply to her, or when she sees blatant injustice in the world.

😬 - Aaahahaha, breaking Stan’s leg wasn’t great!! But, well, I think perhaps her most selfish move is yet to come. Stay tuned!

😶 - Sometimes when she’s sleeping alone she still cuddles with an old stuffed animal, especially when she’s feeling especially lonely (i.e. on the tail end of another messy breakup). She would never do this in front of anyone though, not even Bebe. She’s a little embarassed to show anything close to a sign of weakness, or a reminder that there’s still a little girl in her.

Whew!! Alright, I’m pretty sure I got them all, but let me know if I missed any! I really had to think about some of these, so thank you for giving me the chance to explore Wendy more than I’ve been able to!

Also, if you enjoy the way I write Wendy then hopefully you’ll enjoy a little something I’m cooking, just for her! (It’s in the crock pot though kids, slow cooking for as long as possible!)

Thank you for sending me more of these!!

[somecallmejohn]

Random thoughts on Wish

Since I generally make lots of posts about Wish, either because of something I thought or cause of an ask, I thought I’d share some random thoughts that I’ve either shared before or that I don’t feel like they deserve their own posts

It’s the first animated movie in a long time whose Greek dub I really liked just as much as the original one. Maybe it’s that I’m older or whatever, but most modern Greek dubs don’t seem to have the quality they once had where the voices just matched the characters and sometime around 2017 and onward I just stopped watching movies in Greek unless I was at the cinema and they stopped showing the subtitled version. Granted Disney movies were usually the only ones with a decent dub and some really good ones like in Luca, Moana and Coco, but still they weren’t the same as the dubs for older movies like Hercules, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin and Mulan whose dubs are so good that I can’t watch them in their original dub and with Wish I often switch from one dub to another. I’d also argue that the Greek version of “This is the thanks I get” is better (sorry Chris Pine)

Speaking of songs, I actually really like the songs in the movie(except for “You’re a star”, I don’t like that one). Granted this movie’s soundtrack isn’t one of the best ones like Encanto’s, Frozen 2’s or Hunchback’s (or literally any from the renaissance movies), but I still like it fine. This wish, this wish(reprise), Knowing What I Know Now and At All Costs are songs I like to relisten to even when I’m not watching the movie

I forking hate Valentino, he’s like if they took Olaf from Frozen 2 and multiplied him 10 times and combined them into one character and he makes way too many butt and fart jokes than there need to be in a Disney movie. If I were to ever do my own rewrite I’d delete him completely.

Id like to remind to the people who prolly weren’t paying attention to the movie (you know who you are) that Asha suggested Magnifico to return the wishes he wasn’t going to grant, she never suggested him to grant them all, she just wanted people to have a chance to make their own dreams come true and not live without the most important part of themselves, because again wishes aren’t just some piece of clothing that you can give away and never miss (despite what she said earlier in the movie because she didn’t know how big their importance was and she just lived believing the partial truth Magnifico gave to the world) but they’re literally part of one’s soul and yes they did give the wishes willingly but under the promise that they would be granted but even if there wasn’t any promise Magnifico withholding the most important part of each citizen of Rosas like he’s some hoarder doesn’t make it any more ethical either and him being (implied) traumatized still doesn’t make what he did right, especially the things he did after he for his ego bruised by a 17 year old. Also before any of his defenders reblog to argue, why don’t you tell me first about how Ariel was a selfish brat who should have paid the consequences of the deal she made and that Ursula was the real hero of The Little Mermaid because she was so kind as to give Ariel a chance to be human.

I’m 70% certain that if the movie was about 20-30 minutes longer, it would have been better as one of the issues I personally saw is that things were happening too fast and plot points felt rushed.

The 7 teens should have had more screen time considering how much they were marketed as well.

I’m fine with the fact that Amaya didn’t end up as a villain, I really like her as she is in the movie.

I think Asha and Starboy work better as a Peter Pan and Wendy type of duo rather than a (movie)Howl and Sophie where there’s an implied romance, but ultimately they’re not meant to end up together but still work great as a duo,

I lowkey wonder why Asha and the teens hang out with Gabo, he doesn’t seem like a fun person to be around with his constant pessimism tbh

I genuinely believe that despite its flaws, it’s not a bad movie

I also believe that in like a decade and a bit, that it’s gonna be looked at more fondly like Treasure Planet, Atlantis and Black Cauldron are

Bazeema and Hal’s designs are so pretty it’s a shame they didn’t have more screentime

Those are enough for now, of if I think of more I might do another one.

[varietales]

Bisca – general dynamics with FT members. Part 2

Unless plotted otherwise, this is how she feels about these characters and is a rough idea of their dynamic with her.

Erza – As we all know, it was a run-in with Erza that resulted in Bisca deciding to join Fairy Tail. Since the moment of their first encounter, Bisca has admired her and thought of her as being one of the coolest mages. She admired her great skill, her power, and her strong sense of justice and honour. Being around the same age (at the time), she looked up to her a great deal and relied on her help when joining the guild and in furthering her magical journey. As Erza was someone she respected, Bisca would often go to her for advice, and sometimes Erza would come to her in return. Living in Fairy Hills afforded them more opportunities for bonding as well and they would often spend time together, whether it was training or relaxing. Erza’s disappearance along with the others on Tenrou was devastating to Bisca and something she greatly struggled with. Erza had long been an unbreakable, unshakeable pillar to both Bisca herself and the guild, it was unthinkable that she had disappeared. In honour of what Erza represented to her, and what the guild had come to mean to her, Bisca vowed to stay in the guild and do whatever she could to help keep it afloat, even if it was difficult. She persisted and worked harder than ever during those seven years. Erza’s return, and her having not aged during that time, was surprising to say the least. Despite being older now, Bisca still somewhat views Erza as her senior, although she’s found there is a certain endearing youth to Erza at times that she didn’t notice before.

Lucy – Although hardly having any one-on-one interactions pre-Tenrou, Bisca quite liked Lucy and was excited to have her join the guild. She found her to be funny and kind, and she liked her sense of fashion. She respects Lucy’s development and everything she’s been through, admiring her has a person and a mage. Despite not being particularly close, she considers her a friend. Post-Tenrou and currently, Bisca’s feelings and view of her are unchanged, only adding a fondness and appreciation for the way Lucy gets along well with Asuka.

Natsu – He is fiery by nature and by magic, energetic and passionate, always up for fun. This is something she respects and enjoys, yet as competitive as she is, Natsu is known for taking things too far at times, so it didn’t take her long after joining the guild to not let herself get pulled into his antics. She’s always thought he was pretty cute, in the same way she thinks wild animals and kids are cute, and has always had a bit of a soft spot for him as a result. She was a little hesitant at first, when he wanted to play with Asuka (or rather, the girl wanted to play with him), as she knew he could be reckless at times, yet he quickly proved himself and has become a reliable carer for her.

Gray – Aside from hanging out with Cana and/or Loke, he always seemed to be a bit of a loner and someone she didn’t quite know how to read or interact with. His magic interested her and she sometimes watched him training out of curiosity. This led to the pair finally actually conversing one day when he caught her, and began them training together. They practiced their aim and ranged attacks, Bisca helping him to improve his aim and brushing up her own skills with archery too. Training together in such a way did give them a sense of comradery but they never became too close, as much as she appreciated his skill and similar penchant for straightforward conversation. During his 7 year disappearance, she would think of him whenever she used a bow instead of a gun. Now, they don’t really interact, but she does keep an eye out for him and is worried for him and the darkness that seems to surround him at times.

Wendy – A sweet, strong girl who has been through too much already, its impossible not to care for her and want to look after her. Although they haven’t spent a whole lot of time together, Bisca aims to help Wendy experience normal childhood things. She doesn’t want to diminish what the girl has been through, and she knows she’s mature for her age (it’s the trauma), but Wendy is still a child and deserves to live like one while she can. Bisca makes sure to invite Wendy to fun things that she might like and to provide time away from reminders of past troubles or feeling like she needs to grow up too fast.

Happy – As an animal lover, Bisca thinks Happy is adorable and remarkable. She was delighted when she first met him, finding him funny and super cute. As her feelings for Alzack entered Happy’s radar however, and the teasing started, suddenly the cat wasn’t quite so cute. Now that everything is settled and normal again, she’s back to thinking he’s a precious kitty.

Charle/Carla – As with Happy, she thinks Charle is very cute. Her attitude surprised her at first, having been used to Happy, yet her levelheadedness and maturity was quite refreshing. They didn’t have much to do with each other pre-Tenrou, and even now don’t have much opportunity to talk, yet they share concern for Wendy.

[zombiedcattle]

hiiiiii guys this is the beginning of a series of posts im writing on why dst means so much to me as an autistic/trans/etc etc person . a very ramble-y simple thing thats been gnawing at my brain

ok so first up is wendy bc ofc it is , shes been my fav for 8 years lol. i feel like she tends to get characterized as a “tumblr sadgirl” or a dramatic kid bc of her nihilistic and flowery (pun intended) way of speaking, but the description for her victorian skin - “Wendy is the queen of strict, socially mandated mourning practices.” - got me thinking about this a whole lot :

wendy barely ever mentions her family (besides abigail obviously). her father only once, and her mother a handful of times, though with uncertainty sometimes (“What color were mother’s eyes?”). she never mentions having any friends before meeting webber. so we can infer that not only was abigail her best friend and twin sister, she was the only person wendy had ever really been close to at all. in her short we see that even before abigails death she was very introverted and withdrawn when shes not around abigail. so losing abigail wasnt just losing her sister, but losing the only friend she had, the only person she was genuinely close to and loved by. this would destroy anyone but wendy was also just a lonely little kid, only 10 years old in canon (possibly younger when abigail died)! shes a kid wrought with unfamiliar and overwhelming grief

so of course she turns to structure. acting and dressing like how youre expected during a funeral, with a set schedule to follow; reading popular poems and narratives crafted with objective literary devices; even taking and wearing abigails old clothing and parting her hair the way her sister used to. wendy is very set on boxing her emotions in by what she believes to be the standard set by people who have come before her. to her, grief should be artsy, clean, something mature that puts you above finding joy in the little things. a Tragedy with a capital t, nothing more and nothing less.

she remains loyal to this ideology because its the only way she knows how to cope. shes young and grief is such a messy emotion, so she just … doesnt deal with it. that, + the “Wendy clings fiercely to the grief over her sister's death, for fear that moving on would cause Abigail's memory to fade.” vignette, leads to this tragic, sophisticated persona shes cultivated bc she cant get over seeing herself as nothing more than only half of a pair

as an autistic person, boxing feelings neatly instead of actually feeling them bc its too overwhelming is something ive done more times than i can count . i also struggle with seeing myself as an actual person instead of just defining myself by my relationships to other people or by how i think people want me to be. i cant think of any other characters like wendy — her writing is handled so amazingly well, she is so nuanced and ive never seen any piece of media tackle portraying a thought process like hers. it means a lot to me and i feel very seen by it, so i wanted to put in my two cents

thanks for reading guys ^_^ i hope this resonates with you guys as well and maybe makes you consider wendys writing in a way you hadnt before. having a great day <3

[mrpenguinpants]

Genshin: Roommate HCs [V1]

To be honest, I just wanted to ramble some more and let my brainworms take over. This is sorta late but Happy Valentine’s everyone! I was gonna post this earlier but this honestly took me a long time to write so I moved it to today. 

Once again, this is 90% crack 10% content. Seriously, as much as I love writing this non-serious fics. Why do you people like this?

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Based off my ramblings with Keqing anon: Link

Genshin: Holding Hands [V1]

Genshin: When you’re cold [V1]

Genshin: University AU [V1]

Genshin: Royalty AU [V1]

[Masterlist]

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Diluc

What? Diluc has a roommate? Did you blackmail him in living with you? Is that even possible? Did you throw yourself in front of his car because you needed someone to pay for your student loans and the easiest way was to file a lawsuit? In this economy no one would blame you. Diluc seems like such the self-isolated character that would murder his roommate in cold blood but in reality, he act’s detached from the world because he forgot how to socialize and he’s desperately trying to cover it up without choking. That or he’s trying to learn how to astral project. If he could drink away the pain he would but instead he buys 20 packs of grape Kool-Aid and injects it into his veins. 

Does not and will not ever have a normal sleeping schedule. You’ll wake up to him working, come back home to him working, and will sleep to him still working. His daily dose of Vitamin D is from the brightness of his screen rather than the sun and he’s filter feeding at this point. It’s concerning. He’s going to crumble and he’s bringing the world down with him. Through the power of tax evasion. But as soon as he needs to walk out into society, he pulls movie magic and looks like perfection. It’s both physically and mentally disgusting. 

He’s actually is a really nice roommate to have just so long as you give him space. Great cook and knows to clean up after himself. Though he does have crash and burn days where’s he’s completely out of commission. You could set the entire apartment on fire and he would sleep through it. The entire two weeks are dedicated to zombie eye marathons and then he’ll suddenly collapse and sleep for 46 hours straight. When he wakes up from his hibernation he’s the most groggy and nonsensical person. His life blood is coffee because you keep hiding the 5 hour energy away from him because, you know, life is enjoyable and those cancer bottles will actually kill him.  

“University sucks our money out of our bodies faster than our will to live.” 

Beidou [Happy Birthday Queen 💕]

Despite her appearance, she’s actually really strong and it scares the piss out of you when you’re doing something or scrolling through your phone mindlessly and you suddenly get your spine re-arranged when she slaps you on the back to ask what you’re doing. Likewise, when she hoists you up and throws you over her shoulder so you come with her on her 3am convivence store raids for alcohol. It’s either you change now or else we’re walking out of the apartment in your t-shirt and no pants self. She can and will carry you under her arm that way. It’s both incredibly attractive and horrifying at the same time. 

She’s really friendly and a great talker if you’re alright with her “I must hold you in my arms, fresh prince of bel air style”. It doesn’t matter if you’re taller than her, she’s doing it. She does however, get in a bit of trouble from her rowdiness and you often get noise complaints but Beidou just passes them off to Ningguang and everything is fixed. She has ovaries of steel when neighbors rather confront her personally and she’s ready to 1v1 in the parking lot. You’re trying to desperately hold onto her shirt to stop her from pile driving your neighbors for the third time this week but she’s too strong.  

She’s constant party until we die attitude and suffers the hangover in the morning. It’s actually really funny to catch her in her hangover moods because whatever filter Beidou had, which is none, is gone. She really takes “cursing like a sailor” or the next level and the amount of creativity she comes up with is actually impressive. She can be a bit messy but she’s really likeable and always down to go anywhere with you as long as you’ll do the same. It’s a very ride together, we die together situation. You’re my best friend, you’re dying with me. I’ll see you in hell. 

“Imma T pose over my dad and then crash the car into the parking garage.” 

Kaeya

Kaeya on the surface seems like such a chill roommate. And he is for the most part. But he’s such an ass. Your things are his things, no questions asked. If you just bought a really nice sweater or you had leftover food, that’s his now. He’s innocent until proven guilty even if he’s literally holding your lunch. The pure amount of bullshit he can spit out to convince you that no, he did not pull the fire alarm because he wanted an excuse for not going to work, puts him on Shakespeare level. He’s also very pretty, way too pretty, sir can you share some of your genes? 

But aside from that, he’s actually super dependable. You forgot something at home? Sure, he has nothing better to do so he can bring them for you. We’re missing eggs? No problem, he’s just by the store. You’re 95% sure that he just wants to be cheeky and make you thank him for 20 minutes before he actually hands you what you asked for. It’s better for you if you never tell him anything you’re afraid of because Kaeya has no social cues, or more like he throws them out the window, and he’s probably a psychopath. 

He’s incredibly private of his room and things despite his attitude towards yours. You’re convinced he either has a secret lab or that’s where he’s storing the bodies. I was the good guy but due to unfortunate circumstances, I need to stab a bitch. But he’s a really good serious talker for those 3am, because everything happens at 3am, talks about life and the meaning of the universe. It absolutely wrecks your sleep schedule but some of the things you talk about are the most crackhead things like what’s the lowest amount of money someone would have to pay you to walk outside without clothes? It’s a legitimate question. 

“Never before have I been so offended with something I 100% agree with.”

Jean

Okay, what world did you save in a past life to live with his absolutely wonderful woman? Mother Teresa take a load off, take a seat. You have nothing to worry about. She’ll bring home little treats back home and it’s the most wholesome thing ever?? Is this what love and affection feels like? We’ve been starved for so long. She says it’s not a big deal and anyone would do it BUT THE MOMENT SOMEONE BUYS FOOD FOR YOU. IT’S A MAGICAL MOMENT. They are forever stuck in your will until proven otherwise. An absolute ray of sunshine that must be protected. 

She does get super busy so you don’t often see each other or get to hang out as much. She’s a bit of a workaholic but a lot more easier to talk her into taking a break. She’s also a pretty decent cook but she prefers baking and jesus christ, girl can you calm down? Be still my beating heart, I’ve been smitten. Has mother hen vibes that you’re not sure if she’s your roommate or if she adopted you into her family. It’s time to start a petition for the Jean protection squad. Given the opportunity, I would aggressively hold your hand. 

She’s always open to whatever you want to do. Any recommendations or things that you like she will try out at least once despite her busy schedule. She’s lowkey lonely because work consumes her so any time you want to hang out or do something together, she jumps on it like she’s feral. She get’s a bit shy to ask if she can join in on your plans because she doesn’t want to bother you or intrude no matter how many times you tell her that’s okay, she still get’s a bit iffy about it. Please save this girl before she trips. In your arms. Platonically. Just kidding haha. Unless?

“I can’t wait to see you happy and not hating everyone again haha.”

Childe

First impressions of Childe were great, until he opened his mouth and you realized how much of a two brain cell child(e) he was. He has two braincells because they constantly have to 1v1 in his brain. He’s lived with a lot of siblings so he has no social awareness or concept of privacy that you’re lucky if you come home and he’s half-dressed. It doesn’t matter if you’re 2 weeks older than him, he’s going to call you 82 years old and why your bones aren’t being fossilized at this point. He’s such a little shit, this fucker licks the yogurt lid peel.  

He get’s really restless when he’s stuck under house arrest, because apparently 1v1ing in the parking lot of a Wendy’s is illegal for some reason, so he makes dying whale noises until he get’s to go outside again. But he’s actually a really wholesome guy, probably because of his younger siblings, that he’ll sometimes get you something because you seemed down and it’s such whiplash? Who is this man and where did he come from? You’re starting to have a change of heart before he tells you that he got banned from the library for accidently punching the school’s computer. How you “accidently” punch something you have no idea but Childe always comes home with some sort of injury. Maybe he’s just incredibly clumsy. For your sanity, you’re going to go with that. 

He’s actually so uncultured that it’s crippling. You can’t blame him too much considering his upbringing and it’s great that he’s so interested in learning new things but...child no...It makes you want to take your spine out of your ass and rip it like a Beyblade. Watching him take chopsticks and stab his food like it’s marshmallows makes you want to fall into a blackhole and let the chair consume you. 

“I, too, fantasize about beating the living shit out of people.”

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Is this another tag yourself game cause I resonate with Diluc. I’m crying in insomnia. As much as I enjoy writing these fics I absolutely hate tagging them. I remember I used to have a tag anon but that was back when I wrote for bnha. 

Valentine’s Day was fun tho. I had a drinking game with friends as we played league then ended it off with a movie night. 

[cielrouge]

YA SFF Books by Latinx Authors

A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry: Spending the summer with his hotel-developer father in Puerto Rico, 17-year-old Lucas turns to a legendary cursed girl filled with poison when his girlfriend mysteriously disappears.

All the Wind in the World by Samantha Mabry: Working in the maguey fields of the Southwest, Sarah Jac and James are in love but forced to start over on a ranch that is possibly cursed where the delicate balance in their relationship begins to give way.

Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria: In the city of Eldra, people are ruled by ancient prophecies. For centuries, the high council has stayed in power by virtue of the prophecies of the elder seers. In the present day, Cassa, the orphaned daughter of rebels, is determined to fight back against the high council. But by the time Cassa and her friends uncover the mystery of the final infallible prophecy, it may be too late to save the city — or themselves.

Blanca & Roja by Anne-Marie McLemore: The del Cisne girls, Blanca & Roja, have never just been sisters; they’re also rivals. Because of a generations-old spell, their family is bound to a bevy of swans deep in the woods. But when two local boys become drawn into the game, the swans’ spell intertwines with the strange and unpredictable magic lacing the woods, and all four of their fates depend on facing truths that could either save or destroy them.

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz: 17-year-old Lana Torres, who after rescuing a prized dragon, is awarded a spot on her native Puerto Rico’s Blazewrath World Cup team. But the return of the Sire, an ancient dragon, soon threatens to compromise this year’s tournament.

They Both Die in the End by Adam Silvera: Set in a near-future New York City where a service alerts people on the day they will die, about two teens who meet using the Last Friend app and are faced with the challenge of living a lifetime on their End Day.

The Body Market (Wired #2) by Donna Freitas: When Skylar's sister betrays her and opens the Body Market, everyone in the App World is for sale and Skylar resolves to stop her sister and the malevolent market.

Bruja Born (Brooklyn Brujas #2) by Zoraida Cordova: Teenage bruja Lula Mortiz tries to save her boyfriend, Maks, by cheating Death; however, Lady de la Muerte is not so easily bested.

The Buried by Melissa Grey: After disaster strikes the remote town of Indigo Falls. A horrific event drove the residents underground, into shelters that keep them safe from the danger on the surface. Now, a handful of families inhabit this bunker together, guided by a charismatic leader named Dr. Imogen Moran. 

Cazadora (Wolves of No World #2) by Romina Garber: In this follow-up to Lobizona, Manu and her friends as they continue to fight for a better future.

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas: Latinx trans teen Yadriel, hoping to release his cousin’s spirit and prove himself as a brujo, accidentally summons the wrong ghost and resident bad boy Julian Diaz, falling in love with him.

Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore: Summer, 1518. A strange sickness sweeps through Strasbourg: women dance in the streets, some until they fall down dead. As rumors of witchcraft spread, suspicion turns toward Lavinia and her family. Five centuries later, a pair of red shoes seal to Rosella Oliva’s feet, making her dance uncontrollably. They draw her toward a boy who knows the dancing fever’s history better than anyone: Emil.

Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera: 16-year-old Nalah leads the fiercest all-girl crew in Mega City, but when she sets her sights on giving this life up for a prestigious home in Mega Towers, she must decide if she’s willing to do the unspeakable to get what she wants.

Diamond City by Francesca Flores: Pulled from the streets at age twelve and trained to become one of the most powerful assassins in Sumerand, Aina Solis discovers a conspiracy that could rewrite the kingdom's history. 

Dragonblood Ring (Blazewrath Games #2) by Amparo Ortiz: After the Sire’s capture, teen athletes Lana Torres and Victoria Peralta travel to Puerto Rico with their former Blazewrath team. While Lana discovers her roots, nothing fills the void Blazewrath’s cancelation has left in Victoria. But it’s up to their team and the Bureau to protect their dragons.

Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro: Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone. Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit. One night, Xo’s wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the town’s murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across the desert, they find their hearts could be a match… if only they can survive the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.

Fire with Fire by Destiny Soria: A contemporary fantasy about two sisters, Dani and Eden Rivera, who were raised to be fierce dragon slayers but end up on opposite sides of the impending war when one sister forms an unlikely, magical bond with a dragon.

The First 7 (The Last 8 #2) by Laura Pohl:  After leaving Earth, now devastated by an alien attack, and exploring the galaxy, Clover Martinez and her fellow teen survivors return home to find crystal formations in the soil that are threatening to destroy the planet, and a colony of survivors who are not who they seem.

Five Midnights by Ann Davila Cardinal: If Lupe Dávila and Javier Utierre can survive each other’s company, together they can solve a series of grisly murders sweeping though Puerto Rico. But the clues lead them out of the real world and into the realm of myths and legends.

The Grief Keeper by Alexandra Villasante: To have her family’s asylum request accepted, 17-year-old Marisol participates in a risky experiment to become a grief keeper, taking another’s grief into her own body to save a life.

The Healer by Donna Freitas: Manifesting astonishing healing powers that cause some people to consider her a saint, Marlena Oliveria struggles with edicts that prevent her from attending school, having friends and falling in love when she meets a boy who makes her question what she is willing to sacrifice.

Hollywood Witch Hunter by Valerie Tejeda: When a coven bent on retaining their youth must sacrifice the beautiful, and rich women of Southern California, a society of witch hunters will try to protect humans from a great evil uprising. 

Incendiary by Zoraida Cordova: As Renata Convida grows more deeply embedded in the politics of the royal court, she uncovers a secret in her past that could change the entire fate of the kingdom–and end a costly war.

Illusionary (Hollow Crown #2) by Zoraida Córdova: Reeling from betrayal, Renata Convida is a girl on the run. With few options and fewer allies, she reluctantly joins forces with none other than Prince Castian, her most infuriating and intriguing enemy.

Infinity Son by Adam Silvera: In the Bronx, two brothers, Emil and Brighton, get caught up in a magical war generations in the making.

Infinity Reaper (Infinity Cycle #2) by Adam Silvera: Emil and Brighton Rey defied the odds. When Brighton drank the Reaper’s Blood, he believed it would make him invincible, but instead the potion is killing him. In Emil’s race to find an antidote that will not only save his brother but also rid him of his own unwanted phoenix powers, he will have to dig deep into his past lives.

Iron Cast by Destiny Soria: In 1919 Boston, best friends Corinne and Ada perform illegally as illusionists in an infamous gangster's nightclub, using their "afflicted" blood to con Boston's elite, until the law closes in.

Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova: Alex is a bruja and the most powerful witch in her family. . When a curse she performs to rid herself of magic backfires and her family vanishes, she must travel to Los Lagos to get her family back.

The Last 8 by Laura Pohl:  After an alien attack devastates the Earth, pilot and future astronaut Clover Martinez bands with seven other teens to survive. 

Lobizona by Romina Garber: As Manuela Azul uncovers her own story and traces her real heritage all the way back to a cursed city in Argentina, she learns it’s not just her U.S. residency that’s illegal… .it’s her entire existence.

Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas:  When children start to go missing in the local woods, eighteen-year-old Wendy Darling must face her fears and a past she cannot remember to rescue them in this novel based on Peter Pan.

The Mind Virus (Wired #3) by Donna Freitas:  Skylar Cruz has managed to shut down the body market that her sister Jude opened, and to create a door to allow App World citizens reentry into the Real World. But as tensions between the newly mingling people escalate, she s not sure if it was the right decision after all. Still reeling from Kit’s betrayal, she s not sure of anything anymore.

Miss Meteor by Tehlor Kay Mejia & Anna-Marie McLemore: Two friends, Lita Perez or Chicky Quintanilla, one made of stardust and one fighting to save her family’s diner, take on their small town’s 50th annual pageant in the hopes that they can change their town’s destiny, and their own.

The Mirror Season by Anna-Marie McLemore: Graciela Cristales meets Lock, a boy who was sexually assaulted at the same party as her, and they find their fates unexpectedly intertwined during a month of vanishing trees, enchanted pan dulce, and inherited magic.

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera: After enduring his father's suicide, his own suicide attempt, broken friendships, and more in the Bronx projects, Aaron Soto, sixteen, is already considering the Leteo Institute's memory-alteration procedure when his new friendship with Thomas turns to unrequited love.

Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera: An Afro-Latinx retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice set in the Bronx. Pheus is a bachata-singing dreamer who falls in love with Eury, a girl who lost everything in Hurricane Maria and is haunted by the trauma—and by an evil spirit.

Nocturna by Maya Motayne: In the Latinx-inspired kingdom of Castallan, face-changing thief Finn Voy and grief-stricken Prince Alfehr must race to vanquish a dark magic they have unleashed.

Oculta (A Forgery of Magic #2) by Maya Motayne: After joining forces to save Castallan from an ancient magical evil, Alfie and Finn reunite once again to preserve Castallan’s hopes for peace with Englass. But will they be able to stop sinister foes before a new war threatens their kingdom?

Pitch Dark by Courtney Alameda: Tuck Durante, a shipraider, and Lana Gray, a curator, must work together to try to rescue a space capsule hijacked by nightmarish creatures who kill with a scream.

Rated by Melissa Grey: For the students at the prestigious Maplethorpe Academy, every single thing they do is reflected in their Ratings System. But when an act of vandalism sullies the front doors of the school, it sets off a chain reaction that will shake the lives of six special students – and the world beyond.

Sanctuary by Abby Sher & Paola Mendoza: In a near future dystopian America set 2030, 16-year-old Vail and her brother must escape a xenophobic government to find sanctuary in California.

The Savage Dawn (Girl at Midnight #3) by Melissa Grey: A darkness has entered the world and the Dragon Prince is wreaking havoc wherever she goes. With the war upon her, Echo must use every bit of her firebird powers or risk losing those she holds dear. 

Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda & Valynne E. Maetani: A contemporary fantasy set in Japan, about Shinto temple priestess Kira Fujikawa, who must seek the aid of seven demons in order to protect her village and the world from an ancient evil. 

Shadow City (The City of Diamond and Steel #2) by Francesa Flores: Aina Solís has fought her way to the top of criminal ranks in the city of Kosín by wresting control of an assassin empire owned by her old boss, Kohl. But Kohl will do anything to get his empire back.

The Shadow Hour (The Girl at Midnight #2) by Melissa Grey: With the firebird awakened, the war has become even more dangerous for Echo and her friends. There is a darkness spreading too and staying in hiding might not be enough to keep them alive. 

Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older: When her summer plans are interrupted by supernatural phenomena, Puerto Rican teen Sierra Santiago finds herself in a battle with the killer targeting her family of shadowshapers who believes she is hiding their greatest secret.

Shadowhouse Fall (Shadowshaper #2) by Daniel Jose Older: While working on her shadowshaping skills, Sierra Santiago is beginning to think she may need all the skill she can summon because it seems that when she channeled hundreds of spirits through herself in order to defeat Wick, she woke up something very powerful and very unfriendly and put her family and friends at risk.

Shadowshaper Legacy (Shadowshaper #3) by Daniel Jose Older: Sierra Santiago and the shadowshapers have been split apart, but a war is brewing among the houses. As old fates tangle with new powers, Sierra will have to harness the Deck of Worlds and confront her family’s past if she has any hope of saving the future and everyone she loves.

Shutter by Courtney Alameda: When a routine assignment goes awry, 17-year-old ghost hunter Micheline Helsing is infected with a curse and on the run, pursued as a renegade agent by her monster-hunting father, with only seven days to exorcise the entity or be destroyed body and soul. 

Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland: A Mexican American teenage girl discovers profound connections between immigration, folklore, and alien life, when a spacecraft crashes in front of her car…and it’s carrying her long-lost mom, who’s very much alive.

They Both Die in the End by Adam Silvera: Set in a near-future New York City where a service alerts people on the day they will die, about two teens who meet using the Last Friend app and are faced with the challenge of living a lifetime on their End Day.

Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry: Loosely inspired by the story of King Lear and his daughters, set in San Antonio, Texas, following the Torres sisters, struggling to escape their tyrannical father’s claustrophobic world while dealing with the loss of their eldest sister, whose troubling death continues to haunt—perhaps even literally—the loved ones left behind.

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson: While investigating the supposed suicides of her best friend, Riley, and mean girls June and Dayton, 16-year-old Wiccan Mila Flores accidentally brings them back to life.

Unplugged by Donna Freitas: When she moves from the Virtual World to the Real one, Skylar Cruz discovers that her body is both exquisite and valuable -- a dangerous combination in a place where bodies are sought after in sinister ways.

Wayward Witch (Brooklyn Brujas #3) by Zoraida Cordova:  Rose Mortiz begins to discover the scope of her powers, the troubling truth about her father’s past, and the sacrifices he made to save her sisters. But if Rose wants to return home so she can repair her broken family, she must figure out how to heal the land of Adas, a fairy realm hidden in the Caribbean Sea, first.

The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore: Although Lace Paloma knows all about the feud between the Palomas and the Corbeaus, she finds herself falling for Cluck Corbeau when he saves her life while both families are performing in the same town.

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia: When she is asked to spy for a resistance group working to bring equality to Medio, Daniela Vargas, a student at the Medio School for Girls, questions everything she's worked for.

We Unleash the Merciless Storm (We Set the Dark on Fire #2) by Tehlor Kay Mejia: La Voz operative Carmen Santos is forced to choose between the girl she loves, Dani, and the success of the rebellion she’s devoted her life to.

When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore: As odd as everyone considers Miel and Sam, even they stay away from the Bonner girls, four beautiful sisters rumored to be witches. Now they want the roses that grow from Miel's skin, convinced that their scent can make anyone fall in love. And they're willing to use every secret Miel has fought to protect to make sure she gives them up.

Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore: A novel of magical realism, the Nomeolvides women have tended the lust estate grounds of La Pradera which they’ve grown for generations, until the reemergence of a family curse starts to makes the men they love disappear, again.

[b000mbayah]

Hiii! Guess who's back? It's always me with another request. Last Itzy's reaction was * chef kiss *. This time can you do a red velvet's reaction where the reader(gender neutral) is drunk and call them in the middle of the night?

Thank u so much, you're so talented

-S anon

PS: don't worry for the time, for my standard you are fast

I never would've guessed it was you S anon!

I've made it as gender neutral as possible for you and thank you for calling me talented😅

I lost the plot with this one, not knowing what to write so ignore the fact that some seem somewhat similar? Not really

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Irene

A call from you was the last thing she had o n her mind, but with a defeated sigh she answered the facetime request.

"HelllOo" your drunken voice and dazed face is probably the last thing she expected to see.

"What are you doing? Why are you drunk?" She cachizes, a small frown making its way on to her beautiful face.

"WOuldn't you~ like to.. huh?" You get distracted by a passing car. "That animal moves fast" you say, causing Irene to let out a small laugh.

"I'm coming to get you, what street are you on?" Irene questions, swiftly grabbing her keys.

"I'm on… uh, pavement?" You slur, staring at the ground beneath you.

"You're no help" Irene mumbles "flip the camera for me" You reveal a nearby street, a street just a few blocks away. "Okay, I'll be there in a few, hang tight"

Seulgi

It's your birthday and so you wanted to go out with your mates, no big deal, seulgi understood since she couldn't get the day off anyways. 

She expected a call from you, and expected you to be drunk too, so it wasn't much of a shock for her when she did pick up to see you and your best friend waddling down a street.

"It's raining, what are you doing without your coat on?" Is seulgi's first question.

"No idEA-" 

"TheY Didn't bring One~" your friend buts in, telling her the information you couldn't. 

"Is that so? Anyway, are you coming home now?" You nod to her words, a sweet smile on your lips

"I'm al-almost thEre" seulgi watches as she sees the stores you're walking by pass the pixelated screen.

"We don't have a charity shop near our house" seulgi points out.

"We don't?" You asked dumbfounded at the new information.

"Hold on, keep me on facetime, I'll be there shortly"

"It's cold, B-bring me my Coat please" seulgi rolls her eyes but nonetheless, does what you've asked.

Wendy 

She hadn't expected to get a call from her partner at two in the morning, you had woken her up in fact. Her eyes were just about open and her ears were only just about adjusted to small sounds.

So when your loud voice came through the phones speakers, Wendy almost threw her phone into the wall, thank god she caught herself before she did such a thing.

"What are you doing out so late honey?" Wendy yawns out, breathing out a large clump of carbon dioxide.

"I went to get some… lemonade?" Even you sound unsure yourself, well done you.

"Y/n…"

"I got alcohol instead" Wendy lets out a frustrated sigh, not wanting to come and take you home, but at least then she'll know you're safe.

As she's having this civil war going on inside her head, you continue to drink the last of your drink, a drink that Wendy doesn't even know you have on you.

"Y/n, why do you have to be such a pain in my back?" Wendy mumbles a little too loud.

"A pain?" She can sense your frown

"No, no ,no. You misheard me, I said why do you have to be so great…" yeah, one lame excuse. Luckily you're drunk though…

"Either way, you can return home by yourself, I'm tired.. goodnight y/n" and she hangs up, leaving you as one confused drunk person in the middle of Seoul.

Joy

Practice has been extremely rough lately and so she's been at the practice room for extended hours. Unfortunately for her, this is the time you decide to facetime her, during her quick break.

"Woah, y-you're Joy! The girl from Red Velvet!" You yell, not believing your eyes. She can tell you're drunk in an instant, considering you never actually speak like this… even when you first met you were calm and collected. 

"Shhhh" Joy hushes you, placing her fingers to her lips in a rushed movement.

"OH, OKAY! SHHHHH" you yell even louder, still not learning the lesson, you're just lucky it's an empty street.

The idol mentally facepalms, giving up with you and your ways when you're drunk. "You're extremely precious" you smile and wink...well, more like blink.

"Oh, thank you. You're also very precious" you blush, still not recognising who joy is to you, how important she is in your life.

"I'll have to keep this.. number? Yeah number, saved if I want to talk to you again" you laugh, fiddling with the phone before hanging up.

"Best if I go get her" Joy sighs, standing and walking out of the door, forgetting about the dance she was learning just ten minutes ago.

Yeri

Yeri was eating her midnight snack when her phone began to shake violently. Being a curious child, she picked the expensive device up and answered.

The screen revealed you, however you weren't the one holding the phone, in fact, you were several yards away from the phone, under a streetlight… dancing to nothing, no rhythm, no tune... nothing!

The sight was truly strange, it's not everyday that you see your partner do this when they're drunk, even drunk seems to be an understatement for this scenario since she's never seen you do this before and she's been with you multiple times when you've gotten tipsy and wasted.

Yeri openly cheers, calling your name and begging for you to continue your 'dancing'

Once the odd performance came to an end you blew yeri a kiss before hanging up with a warm smile on your face, a smile that could melt any ice and distinguishe the hottest flames.

Knowing she hasn't got much time, Yeri began getting ready for you to return to your shared apartment with heavy eyes and bomb-like kneecaps.

[rc--chan]

Fairy Tail Mafia AU Inspired by that One Opening

Because yet again, I have nothing better to do...

All of the guilds are part of a mafia gang. The main mafia gangs are Fairy Tail, Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale, Sabertooth, Quatro Cerberus, Mermaid Heel and Phantom Lord. All of them have separated the city of Magnolia into sectors. Each sector belongs to a guild and is considered their territory. Currently, Fairy Tail and Sabertooth have the most territory.

There are also smaller gangs that are under the direct subordination of the big mafias. Like how Raven Tail is under Phantom Lord's subordination. There are also independent informant gangs like Crime Sorcière and neutral zones like Porlyusica's clinic.

All of the main gangs have a truce going on that stops them from fighting each other. Most of the fighting happens with unaffiliated gangs like Grimoire Heart and Tartaros. The Alvarez Empire is the police.

The guild masters are the mafia bosses. All of the S-class wizards are executives and are in charge of a specific branch of the mafia. Erza is in charge of "making someone disappear" (assassination or hiding people), Mirajane is in charge of brothels and bars, Laxus is in charge of the underground fight rings and Gildarts is in charge of smuggling and weapons trade. Mystogan used to be in charge of information gathering, but he left the mafia a few years back and fled the city. Nobody knows the reason why. Now the information gathering falls on all of the executives, but mostly it's Mira's job.

Gray, Natsu and Happy are part of the raid team and work directly under Erza. Natsu is an arsonist, but you already knew that didn't you? They make a great team because Natsu causes a big distraction by setting something on fire, while Gray and Happy break an entering.

Lucy is a matron at one of Mira's brothels. Her job is to greet the customers and make sure none of the girls get harmed. She also works closely with Gray, Natsu and Levy as their personal informant. People get awfully chatty when they see a pretty face and a little bit of alcohol.

The Thunder God Tribe still works as Laxus' personal bodyguards, but they also have a few side jobs. Bickslow is in charge of one of Laxus's underground fight rings. Evergreen owns a strip club and it's the only not fighting related location owned by Laxus. Freed works closely with informants and is one of the raid team's strategists.

Levy is a diplomat and a collector. She meets with smaller gangs or unaffiliated business and strikes deals. She also goes at certain bars to collect the money made by the purchase of illegal objects/substances. Jet and Droy are her self appointed bodyguards.

Gajeel and Pantherlily are part of the recruitment team. They find new members for the mafia and are in charge of the "initiation". Lily is also an information gatherer.

Cana and Wakaba are drug dealers. Cana also runs a future reading-con at one of Mira's bars. Juvia is in charge of the illegal weapon trade at the port with Aquarius.

The celestial spirits are more like mercenaries for hire that operate independently. Aquarius has a contract with Fairy Tail, Blue Pegasus and Mermaid Heel to bring weapons via sea, Pisces have the same contract with Sabertooth, Lamia Scale and Quatro Cerberus. Loke and Sagittarius are hired guns, Crux and Gemini are informants, etc.

Elfman and Lisanna are interrogators. They have the perfect dynamic of good cop-bad cop. Elfman is also part of the raid team.

Macao and Romeo are in charge of communication(basically the postman) and border patrol. Romeo also plans to join the raid team soon.

Bisca, Alzack and Asuka own a tea shop that is secretly a drug dealing spot. Although Asuka doesn't know that last part.

Porlyusica, Wendy, Carla and Grandeeney are working in an underground clinic that is considered a neutral zone. Fighting is forbidden on clinic grounds, breaking the rules leads to having to deal with the big mafias.

Speaking of the dragons, uh yeah, they live. They all used to be part of the Magia Dragon mafia, but after the police found its headquarters it disbanded. Igneel and Metalicana went to prison, Grandeeney joined the underground clinic while Weisslogia and Skiadrum said fuck it and retired.

After Igneel and Metalicana went to prison, Natsu and Gajeel were left all alone to fend for themselves. Natsu joined Fairy Tail while Gajeel joined Phantom Lord and later on Fairy Tail with Juvia. Sting and Rogue joined Sabertooth after someone tried to kill their foster parents. Wendy just chose to do the same thing as her foster mom.

Lucy was sold by her dad to pay off some debt he owed to Bora. Bora tried to start a female slave trade in Fairy Tail's territory. They obviously didn't like that so they busted his operation and rescued Lucy. Then she joined the mafia.

Erza joined the mafia when she was pretty young, but quickly rose through the ranks. She and Jellal were going to be sold on the black market as children, but the police found out and they managed to escape during the raid.

Gray was an orphan who lost his parents in a car accident. He was taken in by Ur, who was a forger, but after the police found her and put her in prison, he joined Fairy Tail.

The way I think most of the fights with the dark guilds would go is: they are unaffiliated gangs that try to get rid of the main mafias and take over their territories. Then they would fight them, but instead of using magic, they use guns.

And that's mostly it. If anyone wants to write a fic based on this, feel free to do so, I don't have the time to.

[not-wholly-unheroic]

Here's another question! How would you write a redemption arc for Disney's Captain Hook and from where would his redemption arc start? After the first movie or after the sequel?

Disneyverse Hook and Pan definitely have a few things going for them that I think would make a redemption arc/reconciliation storyline more doable than some versions. For one thing, Disney's version of Pan is a little bit more mature than some and seems to (mostly) be a good kid who just likes to be the "class clown." He can be selfish and full of himself, to be sure, but he generally only seems to seriously engage Hook in battle when Hook has done something to provoke it. He also takes Wendy growing up more gracefully (in the sequel) than most Pans would and seems able to accept that she can be an adult and still be a kid at heart. Additionally, Disney's Hook is one of the "softer" versions of the character, and to be entirely honest, it's why he's my favorite version of the character. Disney's Hook has some VERY vulnerable moments on-screen in the films, and if you include other Disney materials featuring Hook, it's made pretty obvious that he IS capable of caring about others and that he struggles a great deal with his mental health and self-esteem. As mentioned in your previous ask, this combination of a "soft" Hook and a more mature Peter is a great starting point for a redemptive arc.

In fact, Disney has already done a lot to set up a potential redemption arc for Hook in the Jake series. Over the course of the series, we see that Hook cares a great deal about his mother and love interest, Red Jessica, and that when children are kind to him, he is able to show some level of respect and civility, if not exactly kindness, in return. Disney Junior has done a surprisingly good job of giving us complex villains with redemption arcs like Cedric the Sorcerer in Sofia the First and Chancellor Esteban in Elena of Avalor. Truthfully, I think Disney wanted to go the same route with Hook in the Jake series but then ended up having to sort of backpedal when they realized that they had set the series while Wendy is still a child and they still had to have him be a villain for the second film unless they wanted to totally ignore their own canon. (The final episode of the series is one that I personally choose to ignore because it is totally out of character for that particular version of Hook, who has shown so much growth, to suddenly go seriously dark. It's like the writers went, "Oh no! We need to remind the audience that Hook is still a villain somehow before the show ends!") Personally, I would have had the series end with a couple of episodes featuring time skips that tie in the sequel somehow and eventually see Hook coming back to his more heroic nature and happily sailing off with Red Jessica but that's just me.

If we ignore the Jake series, though, and only focus on the films, I do still think a redemption arc is doable...just a bit less obvious. There are some Disney sequels which, let's be honest...are just flat-out terrible. But Return to Neverland is, in my opinion, one of the good ones, so I consider it canon to the storyline for Disneyverse Hook as well. I will say that in the sequel, Hook definitely seems a bit more manic and overtly dangerous at times than in the original film, which makes me wonder what happened between the films to trigger that change...perhaps something to do with the mysterious disappearance of the crocodile? Whatever the case may be, Hook's mental health (which was already fragile to begin with) has clearly taken a nosedive by the time of the sequel...and then his ship sinks at the end of the film. So he's having a rough time...which might actually be a GOOD thing in terms of a redemption arc. A character who is totally broken is more readily reassembled into a new version of themselves. Add to that the fact that we now know with certainty that Hook can come and go from the island freely (yes, I know I just pointed out the ship sinking but it's Disney so don't tell me they can't find a way to fix it) and I think we have a good setup. Perhaps, at the end of his wits and just DONE with everything Neverland, Hook decides to leave the island for awhile. That gives him the emotional/mental space he needs to start healing and moving on. Maybe he doesn't exactly forgive Peter, but he can at least begin to forget about the boy and start over with a new life. Perhaps, in that new life, he runs into Wendy, now grown up, and sees her as a kind, loving mother and sees Jane as not just A CHILD but SOMEONE'S child. Perhaps he even meets a child who shows fondness for him. Maybe it's Danny, who has only ever heard about him in stories and is in awe of meeting a character from one of his mother's tales in person. Maybe it's a child who reminds him of himself when he was young. Or maybe, if the right person comes along, it is a child of his own. Regardless, this child--whoever they are--brings out the paternal side of him, and as that part of him grows, he begins to see Peter in a different light and to see his own actions in the past for the horrors that they were. Perhaps Peter still comes to visit Wendy and Jane, and one day, while he's visiting, Hook happens to show up too...and slowly, they start to see each other as PEOPLE rather than enemies.

[thechildofstark]

Sympathetic Villains and the Rise of Overt Apologism.

I’ve seen a lot of discourse recently about how being a fan of villainous characters has become polarized, and how the way people treat villainous characters (and people who support them) needs to change. The two main issues seems to be:

a) the classic “if you support this character you support their actions” bs. 

and 

b) “oh no, my character isn’t a villain, they’re just a misunderstood baby who would never hurt anyone”. This, I think is much more worrying, and almost certainly came into practice as a response to point a). 

As has been said many times before, appreciation of a character does not equal agreement with a character. Nobody is accusing fannibals of being actual cannibals ;).  This can often follow on with issues in the source material/with the actors. A great deal of the negative attention on the WandaVision storyline (racism/anti-Semitism/anti-Romanyism/anti-blackness/gaslighting/torture/O***n using slurs/etc.) means that anyone that supports Whitewashed-Wanda (Wendy) is automatically labelled as in agreement with her actions in the text. And to be fair, this version of her is a pretty terrible character. It’s just incredibly bad writing. But this feeds into the second point. Wendy-fans, faced with such strong hatred for their fav, go too far in the other direction, insisting that she did nothing wrong. And there in lies the issue. This is by no means limited to Wendy - so I might as well use another completely divisive example: Kylo Ren. 

Kylie Ron is an objectively terrible character. He is a badly written whingy asshole. (okay that’s mostly on the lack of coherency between films/creative teams - aka a post for another time.) The problem is that his fans behave like he never did anything wrong, ever - and is he is one of the ultimate good guys and was all along, actually. In doing so, they completely undermine his role within the text, and gloss over the fact that: 

He killed his dad

He joined a neo-N*zi organization

He took over leadership of said organization 

He completely screwed the First Order over. A story is only as good as its villain and he is a terrible leader with no core beliefs or alignment to the radicals he leads. 

Yes that last point was literally me being annoyed that he is bad a being a N*zi. I want the evil bad guys to be cool and competent. He is neither. 

He has awful relationship skills

He dies like a newb

He is literally a terrorist

This is a short, totally unbiased list of reasons that I think that saying Kyle is a ‘perfect lovely hero uwu’ just doesn’t work. If you want to be a fan of him, that’s fine and up to you, but if you want to be a fan of him and in the process erase all the bad things he did, you aren’t a fan of Kylo Ren. You are a fan of an aggressively altered and de-problematized oc insert played by Tall Brooding White Man #1785. 

The idea of being a fan of a character that does bad things has become quite heavily judged over the last few years, and I think that this is the response: making it so that all the beloved main characters are good and perfect beyond reproach. So that it is impossible to be judged for liking this character, because they’re such a good person. But in the process, many of the negative and positive aspects of the character are wiped away, leaving a blank slate insert with no culpability and no positive discussion of any of the potentially harmful things that they did in the text. 

Earlier I mentioned Hannibal. I consider Hannibal Lecter to be pretty much a textbook case of liking a character you disagree with. As someone who appreciates high art, good food, psychological discourse, angst, and fun murders, I love NBC’s Hannibal. But I don’t actually condone eating people in real life, and neither does the fandom.  But I can appreciate art as separate from myself because that’s how it works. 

The other classic is Darth Dad himself, Anakin Skywalker. Is he Evil™? Yes. Does he murder children? Yes. Is he also a member of a fascist dictatorship? Yes. Do I love him? YES. Because all of these things are part of his character. Without them, he wouldn’t be Darth Vader anymore. 

TL;DR: Villains are really cool, but once you deny all the aspects that make them villainous it automatically devalues the character and removes the opportunity to learn from their mistakes, and to discuss genuinely problematic things within the text.

also fuck d*sney :)