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Best Albums of 2023

Many of the LPs that made an impact this year, including SZA’s “SOS” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts,” came from looking inward.

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Jon Pareles

The Personal Is Powerful

Personal reflections, not grand statements, filled my most memorable albums of 2023. It was a year when many of the best songs came from looking inward: at tricky relationships, at memories, at individual hopes and fears. Yet in the music, introspection led to exploration: expanding and toying with sonic possibilities, enjoying the way every note is now an infinitely flexible digital choice. For me, there was no overwhelming, year-defining album; this list could just as well be alphabetical. Instead, 2023 was a year of artists going in decidedly individual (and group) directions to grapple with their own questions, risks and rewards.

1. SZA, ‘SOS’

Released in December 2022, too late for last year’s best-of lists, SZA’s “SOS” ended a five-year gap between albums with a sprawling collection of 23 songs. Across all sorts of productions, her melodies blur any difference between rapping and singing, in casually acrobatic phrases full of jazzy syncopations and startling leaps. SZA sings about relationships from multiple angles: raunchy, devoted, betrayed, spiteful, injured, supercilious, insecure, regretful, sardonic, blithely murderous. And she makes her insights sound as natural as if she’d just thought of them on the spot.

2. Karol G, ‘Mañana Será Bonito’

Karol G turns heartache into ear candy on “Mañana Será Bonito” (“Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful”), 17 songs that work their way through a breakup to find a new start. Her voice sounds utterly guileless as she sings about lust, betrayal, revenge and healing. With an international assortment of guests, the Colombian songwriter brings pop tunefulness to reggaeton and also makes forays into rock, Dominican dembow, Afrobeats and regional Mexican music — claiming an ever-expanding territory in global pop.

3. boygenius, ‘The Record’

Synergy reigns in boygenius, the alliance of the singer-songwriters Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. On “The Record,”they seem to dare one another to rev up the music and sing candidly, or at least believably, about the many ways relationships — romances, friendships, mentorships — can go sideways. Meanwhile, their harmonies promise to carry them through all the setbacks together.

4. Paul Simon, ‘Seven Psalms’

“Seven Psalms” comes across as a farewell album from Paul Simon, 82. It’s also an artistic leap, expanding his mastery of the three-minute song into an unbroken 33-minute suite that traverses folk, blues and jazz. Simon sings about mortality as a “great migration” and extols the presence and purpose of “The Lord,” as the biblical psalms do. He also ponders music, love, family and eternity. The tone is conversational and quizzical; the implications are deep.

5. Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Guts’

Adolescence is complicated enough. Throw in celebrity, social-media scrutiny, headline touring and musical productivity, and it’s remarkable that Oliva Rodrigo, now 20, has kept not only a clear head but a sense of humor. The songs on her second album, “Guts,” combine pop’s concision and melody with rock’s potential to erupt. The production riffles through decades of crafty allusions as she deals with self-confidence and insecurity, misjudgments and comeuppances, and the relentless, contradictory expectations placed on a teenage female star.

6. Feist, ‘Multitudes’

Feist explores sorrow, longing, solace, new motherhood and the future of the Earth on “Multitudes.” Her latest songs are mostly quiet, but not always. They can take startling dynamic leaps: between unadorned acoustic close-ups and forays into orchestration or electronics, between lullaby and clatter, between intimacy and mystery, always seeking a compassionate path.

7. Everything but the Girl, ‘Fuse’

Despite a 24-year gap between albums by Everything but the Girl, “Fuse” isn’t exactly a reunion. Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt have been married the whole time. But “Fuse” reawakens and revises what they created together on their 1990s albums: a melancholy wee-hours ambience, with electronics pulsing behind Thorne’s contralto, where yearning meets experience and there’s always a chance at an epiphany.

8. Danny Brown, ‘Quaranta’

Early in 2023, Danny Brown collaborated with the avant-hip-hop producer Jpegmafia on the bristling, manic, bawdy album “Scaring the Hoes.” But “Quaranta” is a reckoning with maturity; “quaranta” means 40 in Italian, and Brown is now 42. The tracks veer from relaxed and retro to head-spinning and abstract. Brown raps about growing up in Detroit, coping with the ups and downs of a hip-hop career, and dealing with gentrification and change. On “Quaranta,” he’s an unabashed hip-hop grown-up.

9. Speedy Ortiz, ‘Rabbit Rabbit’

Rock could hardly get denser or spikier than it does on “Rabbit Rabbit” from Speedy Ortiz, the band led by Sadie Dupuis. Guitar lines race, collide, tangle and distort; Dupuis lofts blithe pop melodies above them. The lyrics are sometimes cryptic, sometimes glaringly exposed, as she sings about trauma, power and growing self-knowledge about dark moments. But the momentum is exultant, noisily overcoming the past.

10. Vijay Iyer, Arooj Aftab, Shahzad Ismaily, ‘Love in Exile’

Ambient, jazz, world music: “Love in Exile” partakes of them all. Its three collaborators share South Asian roots and American musical practice. Their improvised pieces draw on deep traditions — especially the singer Arooj Aftab’s ancient melodies and Urdu poetry — along with Shazad Ismaily’s liminal synthesizer drones and penumbras and Vijay Iyer’s patient but mutable piano patterns. They start with simplicity, then listen to one another; things happen.

Another 20 worthwhile albums, alphabetically:

100 gecs, “10,000 gecs”

André 3000, “New Blue Sun”

Corinne Bailey Rae, “Black Rainbows”

Geese, “3D Country”

Margaret Glaspy, “Echo the Diamond”

Irreversible Entanglements, “Protect Your Light”

Hannah Jadagu, “Aperture”

Kelela, “Raven”

Mitski, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We”

Janelle Monáe, “The Age of Pleasure”

L’Rain, “I Killed Your Dog”

Nkosazana Daughter, “Uthingo Le Nkosazana”

Noname, “Sundial”

Peso Pluma, “Génesis”

Raye, “My 21st Century Blues”

The Rolling Stones, “Hackney Diamonds”

Allison Russell, “The Returner”

Jorja Smith, “Falling or Flying”

Kali Uchis, “Red Moon in Venus”

Water From Your Eyes, “Everyone’s Crushed”

Jon Caramanica

Listening Widely, Feeling Deeply

The excellent albums that expanded the sound and idea of what pop music can be this year came from all over the globe, in all styles, and in many cases captured the beauty and unexpected creative shocks of cross-genre optimism. And the excellent albums about feelings this year were uncommonly direct, sparse, unbowed and sometimes whispered.

1. Asake, ‘Work of Art’

The second album by the Nigerian singer Asake captures the sound of exultant celebration. Rooted in the South African dance style amapiano, and playing with a range of more traditional Nigerian styles, it is elegant, careful and precious; as crisp as sunshine hitting skin, a restoration and a renewal.

2. Ice Spice, ‘Like..?’

As a rapper, Ice Spice is sturdy, terse, poised, cool — a virtuoso of delivering tough talk with a whisper. This EP, her first, is a primer on how to reconcile drill’s pugnacity with the sweetness of pop — no one since Pop Smoke has done it better.

3. SZA, ‘SOS’

SZA sings as if she’s revealing confidences, viciously detailing how perceptible flaws lead to imperceptible holes that gnaw away at you until they’re filled. Her second album — actually released in late 2022, after list-making season — is an aching catalog of letdowns, recriminations and, ever so rarely, relief.

4. NewJeans, ‘Get Up’

The most modern, most progressive and most slick pop release of the year is this futurist delight of an EP from the Korean girl group NewJeans, who are adaptable to a host of styles, including sultry R&B and pop-jungle.

5. 100 gecs, ‘10,000 gecs’

The maligned, the overlooked, the caustic, the cheeky — 100 gecs loves them all, and builds undeniably jubilant songs from these deeply shattered parts. This is the duo’s second album, and trades some of the debut’s shock for a kind of twisted tunefulness. The punishment continues; morale improves.

6. Megan Moroney, ‘Lucky’

Don’t let the inherent perkiness in the country singer Megan Moroney’s voice fool you — she’s an acute conveyor of what it feels like to hold it together while your insides shatter. This debut album has plenty of moving heartbreak songs, but also a few that detail how the person most likely to let you down is … you.

7. Peso Pluma, ‘Génesis’

For the last few years, traditional Mexican music has been updating rapidly, with a legion of younger stars indebted to hip-hop’s swagger taking the baton. Peso Pluma is this generation’s truest synthesist, and this album is his most ambitious yet, a blend of woozy and proud.

8. Zach Bryan, ‘Zach Bryan’

Another year, another album of songs written with a disarmingly pointillist perspective delivered with the ease and beauty of a rumpled pile of brown leaves on a crisp late-fall evening.

9. Sexyy Red, ‘Hood Hottest Princess’

It’s uncanny how unfinished but inevitable the songs on Sexyy Red’s breakout album sound, as if the way to navigate the space between casual smack talk and rap’s biggest stages wasn’t a crazy leap, but a practically indifferent saunter.

10. Bailey Zimmerman, ‘Religiously. The Album.’

A bruising collection of post-Morgan Wallen/Luke Combs power country, Bailey Zimmerman’s debut album has the straight-faced grandeur of anthemic 2000s arena rock overlaid with heartbroken lyrics descended from multiple generations of young men, in various genres, given to shouting their feelings at top volume.

11. Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Guts’

A snarling turn for the most important new pop starlet of the last few years, “Guts” is the sort of album you make when you experience enormous success and immediately sense the hollowness within. These songs are salted with some pop-punk, a dash of riot grrrl and a withering opinion of everyone fame has put in her path.

12. Drake, ‘For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition’

The rare case of a bonus edition of an album deepening the meaning of the original version. The six additional songs added to the deluxe collection make Drake’s most recent album less about midcareer meandering and more about throne-sitting

13. Tanner Adell, ‘Buckle Bunny’

A pop-oriented singer who has an easy way with twang (but doesn’t over-rely on it), Tanner Adell casually traverses oozy R&B, barroom country, tsk-tsking hip-hop and disconsolate balladry on this winning debut. Her take on country music is uncanny, provocative and — if only Nashville would relax its borders — feels somewhat inevitable.

14. Troye Sivan, ‘Something to Give Each Other’

The best and most assured album Troye Sivanhas made is full of horny-on-main flirtation, high-viscosity production, and lyrics that reckon with the way that sweat on the dance floor can actually be a damp cover for tenderness.

And 10 more:

Natanael Cano, “Nata Montana”

Lana Del Rey, “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”

Jung Kook, “Golden”

Le Sserafim, “Unforgiven”

Mandy, Indiana, “I’ve Seen a Way”

Saint Levant, “From Gaza, With Love”

Skrillex, “Quest for Fire”

Uncle Waffles, “Asylum”

Morgan Wade, “Psychopath”

Morgan Wallen, “One Thing at a Time”

Lindsay Zoladz

Smart, Stupid and Fully Alive

My favorite albums of the year tended to be acts of aural world building: finely detailed utopias (or dystopias) that invited temporary immersion into other psyches and sounds. Some of these reflected on the brokenness of the planet, others indulged in abstract absurdism. But all offered a needed respite from reality, using the musical imagination as an escape route.

1. 100 gecs, ‘10,000 gecs’

So much great pop music walks a tightrope between stupidity and brilliance. 100 gecs see that tightrope and, in the opening moments of their kaleidoscopically anarchic second album “10,000 gecs,” light it on fire. “If you think I’m stupid now, you should see me when I’m high,” the digitally manipulated voice of Laura Les sings. “And I’m smarter than I look; I’m the dumbest girl alive.”

100 gecs — Les and the producer Dylan Brady — are garbage collectors of modern cultural detritus who fashion pummeling pop-rock from the junkyard of our collective unconscious. (On one song on this album, they rhyme Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, mosquitoes, burritos and Danny DeVito.) But as nonsensical as these songs appear to be — and on some level, absolutely are — meaning and emotion trickle through. What seems like a novelty song about a frog at a kegger becomes, somehow, a poignant plea to accept social awkwardness in others.

When Les and Brady released their self-titled debut in 2019, they seemed like digital-era jesters, thumbing their noses at good taste in their quest to make hyperactive music of the future. On “10,000 gecs,” though, they wisely look back to a seemingly dead genre — rock music — and enliven it with genuinely appreciative, sonically studious tributes to pop-punk, metal, gonzo alt-rock and yes, even ska. The result is loud, brash, jubilant and unsentimentally inclusive in a way that so much of the music from which they borrow was not. “10,000 gecs” is a 27-minute blast of joy that speaks the language of our broken brains. They’re even dumber than they sound. They’re the smartest band alive.

2. Caroline Polachek, ‘Desire, I Want to Turn Into You’

“Welcome to my island,” the art-pop auteur Caroline Polachek proclaims at the beginning of this twisty travelogue through her own musical mind, before letting loose one of the most towering choruses of the year. This follow-up to the underrated “Pang” from 2019 explores Polachek’s sonic obsessions including opera, flamenco, Celtic music, Y2K-era soft rock (Dido makes a fitting cameo) and the outer limits of experimental pop. Welcome to La Isla de Polachek, population: One.

3. Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Guts’

Olivia Rodrigo has a knack for capturing the visceral ache of growing pains, the physical recoil of cringe. It’s all over “Guts,” her chatty, triumphant “yeah, right” to the sophomore slump. Notice the way her voice breaks when she recounts her social faux pas or the romantic mistakes of her recent past: “How could I be so stupid?” she sings, practically retching that last word. Rodrigo may be a Gen Z heroine, but the irresistible rockers on “Guts” prove that the ’90s mean something more specific to her than mass-produced Nirvana shirts and borrowed nostalgia. If anything, she’s a home-schooled riot grrrl, waking up from the teenage dream and stumbling into an admirably messy young adulthood.

4. Lana Del Rey, ‘Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’

Pop’s divisive princess swings for the heavens on her sprawling ninth album, and even at her most meandering, you have to admire the ambition. Throughout this dizzying, 78-minute swirl of the sacred and the profane, Lana Del Rey pays tribute to her own hodgepodge canon of Americana: Harry Nilsson, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Forensic Files,” John Denver, Angelina Jolie and — finally, provocatively, deservedly — herself.

5. Debby Friday, ‘Good Luck’

With perhaps the most confident and promising debut album of the year, the Toronto-based electronic musician Debby Friday creates an alluringly dark, industrial backdrop for her slinky self-mythologizing and galvanizing pep talks to herself. “Speak up, speak up, Friday Child,” she intones on the intention-setting opener. “Say what you came to say.” Does she ever.

6. Fever Ray, ‘Radical Romantics’

Karin Dreijer, formerly of the Knife, injects an enlivening jolt of vulnerability into their long-running solo project Fever Ray on this bold exploration of desire, seduction and midlife romance. “Looking for a person with a special kind of smile/Teeth like razors, fingers like spice,” they sing, summing up an album that sounds, thrillingly, like the world’s weirdest personal ad.

7. Water From Your Eyes, ‘Everyone’s Crushed’

Like Sonic Youth if it had been raised on memes, flavored vape cartridges and forced Zoom hangouts, the Brooklyn-based duo Water From Your Eyes (Rachel Brown and Nate Amos) mold dissonant guitars and deadpan vocals into hypnotic art rock that obliquely reflects the absurdity — and at times, the stubborn compassion — of the world in which it was created.

8. Jamila Woods, ‘Water Made Us’

On her third album, Chicago’s Jamila Woods, one of contemporary R&B’s sharpest observers, turns her gaze inward and — in a voice at once plain-spoken and poetic — charts the insight and self-discovery she’s gained in the process of her patient search for love.

9. Jessie Ware, ‘That! Feels Good!’

The British pop musician Jessie Warecontinues her midcareer transformation into a liberated disco diva with a killer record collection — ESG, Grace Jones, Donna Summer — on this fizzy, appropriately exclamatory ode to the pleasure principle.

10. Anohni and the Johnsons:, ‘My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross’

For the first time in over a decade, Anohnireunited with her band the Johnsons, inspiring her to push her forcefully tender voice in a new direction and craft a loose, soulful and casually virtuosic album that updates Marvin Gaye’s classic 1971 query for an age of climate grief, selective listening and hardening hearts. Let Anohni melt yours.

And 5 more:

L’Rain, “I Killed Your Dog”

Sufjan Stevens, “Javelin”

Mitski, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We”

Spencer Zahn, “Statues I & II”

Jana Horn, “The Window Is the Dream”

Jon Pareles has been The Times’s chief pop music critic since 1988. A musician, he has played in rock bands, jazz groups and classical ensembles. He majored in music at Yale University. More about Jon Pareles

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the very long, very random list of underrated fics that no one asked for and yet i’ve complied anyway

(really, it really is very long. i apologize to anyone who doesn’t actually give a fuck, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )

Naruto

Diplomatic Relations by Maldoror_Chant [E, Gaara/Rok Lee, 162k, Complete]

Rock Lee, Diplomatic Envoy to Sunagakure. There are so many ways that could go wrong. But Lee is determined to succeed! And to befriend the feared Kazekage too, while he's at it. Good thing Lee loves a challenge...

Homemade Dynamite by Misfit_McCoward [T, Deidara/Itachi, 75k, WIP]

“I mean,” Deidara growls, “you’re you from the future.”

“Of course I am,” Itachi says, like Deidara is a bit slow.

“And I’m me from the future,” Deidara continues, feeling a bit hysterical. Whatever Itachi did with the chakra nexus on the forbidden island, it ended with both of them traveling through time. “What the F––,” Deidara yells, and then tries to punch Itachi in the face again.

OR: Deidara unwillingly signs up for Itachi's personal time-travel fix-it fic.

Plasticity by Misfit_McCoward [T, Gen, 135k, WIP]

Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes the immortal leader of a cult tries to summon the god of death and gets you instead. ‘Not dying’ just got a lot more complicated than ‘follow chemlab safety instructions.’ A tongue-in-cheek, Akatsuki-centric SI/OC.

How to Make a Team by Pleasedial123 [Series, Gen, 89k, WIP]

In one world, Kakashi awoke, felt grieved at being assigned a team he sees his own in, and he let that grief make him a lazy teacher. He saw himself in Sasuke, Obito in Naruto, and Rin in Sakura. He woke, saw himself in them, and took a large step back, regretting accepting them as his new team. In another world he was quite hands off, merely a watcher because it was so very painful to watch. He saw himself and all his mistakes in this new team of his.

In this world, Kakashi awoke, saw the similarities, and instantly panicked. He suddenly realized what he had done, passing a team. Kakashi was left scrambling not to repeat old mistakes and regrets. This team would not suffer the fate of his team.

In this world, simply put, Kakashi became a teacher. This is the starting of a new Team seven.

half a league (until the valley of death) by SpectersShadow117 [T, Gen, 28k, WIP]

Kakashi can think of no reason for Sasuke's inexplicable and drastic change in behavior. He doesn't like the desperate, haunted gleam in his student's eyes, and he also doesn't like the nagging feeling that he's missing something very important.

Aka: Future Sasuke goes to Past Sasuke and gives him a reality check with Specific Intentions, but as with most Uchiha, his methods leave much to be desired.

(Featuring: Childhood trauma FTW, Konoha's shitty care of orphans, and absolutely no one having a fun time.)

My Fair Madara, or, Chouji The Genius Wrangler by greenkangaroo [G, Series, Chouji/Madara, 22k, WIP]

When Chouji's soulmark disappeared in his youth, he didn't worry much about it- he had other things on his mind.

Then a war happened and roundabout the same time, Chouji's soulmark came back.

And he realized he needed to worry. A lot.

Rasa and The Cat by greenkangaroo [G, Series, Gen, 15k, WIP]

Kankuro opens his eyes to find he’s years into his past. Yashamaru’s still alive, Gaara hasn’t lost his mind, and one devious puppeteer is determined to change the face of his personal history, even if it means becoming his own teacher. Now all he has to do is keep his face hidden, convince Lord Rasa the Fourth Kazekage that he’s worth having around, and prevent his little brother from becoming a bloodthirsty maniac. Easy. It’s showtime.

with friends like these by RecklessWriter [T, Gen, 38k, WIP]

“I’m from the future—seven years in the future.”

There’s a long, drawn-out silence. Itachi’s face is unreadable as he stares at Sasuke.

“You’re what?” he finally says.

Sasuke travels back in time to stop the war. He infiltrates the Akatsuki in order to kill them - he doesn't expect to take a page out of Naruto's book and befriend them instead.

Worm Charming by GremlinSR [M, Gen(ish), 105k, WIP]

After Minato's death, Shikaku is thrust into a position he never expected and certainly never wanted. It isn't long before he discovers a wealth of corruption and sabotage that threatens the very foundation of the village he is sworn to protect. Using every ounce of his famous Nara intellect and cunning, Shikaku struggles to outmaneuver hidden enemies in order to keep his village and family safe.

Or: A for want of a nail story in which Nara Shikaku becomes Hokage after Minato’s death and promptly turns everything on its head.

Paper Skin by Anjelle [T, Gen, 36k, Complete]

Kakashi is missing. He's not the first child to have disappeared, only the latest, but Sakumo will make sure that he will be the last. He's failed his village too many times. He won't fail his son. Sakumo will find Kakashi and bring him home, no matter how long it takes or what he has to do.

But it's not Kakashi that he finds.

guess your trajectory by ohwickedsoul [T, Iruka/Kakashi, 34k, WIP]

That’s a fucking kid, is the first thing that Iruka thinks.

That’s the fucking jinchuriki, is the second.

The first thought comes back, even stronger, overwhelming him with outrage, with fury, with a sick sort of disgust, and now it comes out as a shouted,

“That’s a fucking kid.”

Fullmetal Alchemist

groundwork days by Nonymos [M, Breda/Havoc, 58k, Complete]

After the Ishbal War, Roy Mustang starts assembling a squad.

tciddaemina - actually a very nuanced and compelling story about what it must have been like living and working within the corruption of the amestrian military, giving the inside perspective on the coup. also 5 star characterization. it’s sequel, even the nameless, is just as good, performing a one of a kind character study of scar.

Leading the Blind by Tierfal [M, Ed/Roy, 31k, Complete]

Roy adjusts to a life of legal blindness, and Edward avenges three years of short jokes.

Button Up Your Overcoat by Skinner [E, Ed/Roy, 139k, Complete]

Ed could untie knots in the fifth and sixth dimensions -- blindfolded. He could convince the military he fell through a rabbit-hole, and he could even shut down a Drachman invasion (with a little help), but he can't seem to avoid dating Roy Mustang (and maybe is kind of okay with that). But here's hoping they can collar a General trying to trigger a three-way war, and that they can stop him before he destroys the world.

A:TLA

no grave (can hold my body) by ZenzaNightwing [T, Gen, Series, 176k, WIP]

(He screamed toward the moon, they murmur, it’s a sign)

(The sun set on him, others scoff, it’s a sign)

Prince Zuko is born into rumor and bloodshed. He is raised in flames and scars.

Sozin's Comet is coming again, for Earth instead of Air, and Agni will not let it pass lightly. Not without intervention.

salt and ashes by RakshaTheDemon, ultranos [T, Gen, Series, 167k, WIP]

In which Ozai is a little more forward-thinking, Zuko is the favored child, and Azula draws the short straw.

The world tilted a little sideways.

Guiding Instinct by Depths [T, Gen, 29k, WIP]

Ran and Shaw entrusted the last of their species to Iroh, and Iroh to Zuko.

Who became, abruptly, very, very invested.

Equivalent Exchange by Haicrescendo [T, Gen, 11k, Complete]

Lu Ten makes a promise, Lu Ten dies. Lu Ten comes back.

Hollow Knight

Until Dawn Shall Break by ruthlesslistener [M, Gen(ish), 142k, WIP]

To vanquish a plague of dreams, one requires a vessel born of void- a body without a mind, scoured of all the weaknesses and sins that cripple the living. The Old Light must not escape and for this, one requires a vessel with no mind to think, no will to break, no voice to cry suffering.

Of these damnable traits, the Hollow Knight is free of only one. After living a life of deception, knighted with a title emptier than it could ever be, all it can do now is hold tight to its duty and weather a war it was never supposed to be conscious for.

One impurity is all that it takes.

The Pure Vessel makes a grievous error.

The Radiance falls.

tciddaemina - god tier, one of the best stories i’ve ever read. anyone who skips this one is missing something in their life

Deeply Whelved by Depths [T, Gen(ish), 17k, WIP]

The capacity for selfish desire has always been within the vessels.

Ghost, ascended, grants Hollow a wish born through void-blessed defiance: Return to a time forgotten.

Save the Hollow Knight.

Witcher

By Any Other Name by FledglingQueen [T, Series, Jaskier/Geralt 57k, WIP]

Jaskier had not noticed that he was falling apart until he found himself looking into Geralt’s golden eyes and realized that he had no defense.

“I don’t play for the dead,” he said. Geralt’s gaze held him fast. His heart sped and he wondered if the Witcher could hear it. He wondered if Geralt knew the exhilaration and terror that burned the dread away like flame to oil. “Not anymore.

tciddaemina - A fey jaskier fic, crossover with Spinning Silver

Come by it Honestly by ladyshadowdrake [M, Crossover MDZS, Geralt/Jaskier, Lan Zhan/Wei Ying, 25k, complete]

“You’ve been summoned, like some kind of—of demon, to a different world before and you never told me?” Jaskier hissed, shoving his shoulder hard enough to make him jolt forward. “Seems like the kind of thing that you might have shared, Geralt!”

“Never came up,” Geralt said through his teeth. Across from them, the sorcerer and the necromancer were growing more tense as Jaskier’s voice rose. They seemed to be engaged in a far more quiet disagreement of their own, the sorcerer firmly keeping the necromancer behind him, while the necromancer held his arm and continued to gesture in Jaskier’s direction.

“Oh!” Jaskier said with a noisy explosion of air. “It never came up! I’m so sorry I never thought to ask you if you’d been summoned to another world before! I’ll add that to my ‘getting to know you’ rotation. Where did you grow up, what do you do for a living, hey! Have you ever been summoned to another world before?”

(when you can’t seem) to shake the weight of living by WingedQuill [M, Geralt/Jaskier/Yennefer, 34k, WIP]

Geralt's muscles heave backwards, flinging him down against the bed. He tries to struggle upwards but it feels like he’s been buried beneath a mountain. Every inch of him is pressed completely still. His eyes close, and he��s left in the dark with nothing but his racing heart for company. He’s not tired, he’s never been less tired. But the curse wants him to sleep, it seems. It’ll force him to lie here until he does. How much of his life will it start to control, now that he’s declared war against it? Now that he knows it’s lurking in his bones, now that it doesn’t have to be subtle?

He swallows. Takes a long, deep breath, gathering every bit of courage he has to stop himself from slipping back into panic. He still has control over his lungs. He still has that.

For now.

(Or: Witchers don't retire. They stay on the Path until it kills them. They hunt monsters and they want nothing from life. This isn't exactly by choice.)

tciddaemina - this fic is amazing and beautiful but also completely fucking horrifying. if lack of automony and mind control is a thing that fucks you up, approach this with care. it is heavy

Untamed/MDZS

like speaking to my heart by Rhymeswithtessa, SnowshadowAO3 [T, Lan Zhan/Wei Ying, 557k, WIP]

Wei Wuxian is staring up at the sky, thinking idly about the taste of Emperor’s Smile on his tongue, when Suibian jumps full force onto his stomach and cries, “A-Xian, don’t be mad!”

The sheer force of her pounce knocks the breath out of him. The resulting pause is just long enough for Jiang Cheng, who up to this point has been laying rather peacefully next to him, to shoot up and demand, “Oh great, what did you do now?”

To be fair, the question isn’t exactly unwarranted. Suibian looks an absolute mess: twigs stuck in her fur, dirt smeared across the white fluff of her underbelly. She’s panting up a storm, little heh heh heh gasps that haven’t edged into her normal high-pitched laughter. When her ears press back against her head, she could almost pass for pitiful.

“Bichen hates me.”

Wei Wuxian’s first thought is Why would Lan Zhan’s daemon hate you?, but it’s followed quickly by remembering exactly where he is, how little trouble he’s caused today, and the fact that he hasn’t seen Suibian for a few minutes.

A grin spreads across his face.

(Or: The most important name a cultivator will ever pick isn’t for their sword. It’s for their daemon.)

No night as deep as my night. by orange_crushed [E, Lan Zhan/Wei Ying, 17k, Complete]

Wangji shuts his eyes and rocks A-Yuan and thinks about Wei Ying, Wei Ying. The sound of his laugh; the rage in his eyes at any cruelty, no matter how small. Water running down his face, mixed with tears and mud in the rain. The smell of his sweat and his combing-oil when he stood too close in the cold spring. His face when he’d said, I’ll carry you, too many years ago. If there is anything left of him, Wangji will still love it. It’s not even a question.

When he opens his eyes all the candles in the room sputter at once, and go out.

And then they come back again, as easily as they were extinguished. Wangji looks up, to find a tall shadow in the doorway.

Wangji is not afraid.

“Wei Ying,” he says. “Come in.”

Aftermath by KouriArashi [T, Jiang Yanli/Jin Zixuan, 57k, Complete]

Jiang Yanli lifted her eyes up to Madam Jin and said, calmly, as if from a hundred miles away, “I am a daughter of the Yu sect. Did he think my mother only taught me how to pour tea?”

Or: the AU in which Jin Guangshan targets Jiang Yanli and she kills him before he can ruin everything.

Temeraire

The Compass by NonBinaryStars [E, Series, Laurence/Tenzing, 163k, WIP]

“The captain was clearly one of those Englishmen who, having acquired a taste for the exotic during his travels and being a gentleman of means, wielded his power over the natives to affect the trappings of a status he had not earned...

...For his own part, Tharkay had long since ceased to draw from the poisoned well the British called love.”

Tharkay and Laurence’s story from Tharkay’s perspective, from Black Powder War through Tongue of Serpents.

tciddaemina - very stunning fic, has some very important stuff to say about gender, racism, and classism. its a perspective we need to see more of really

Resurgence by ladyshadowdrake [E, Laurence/Tenzing, 122k, WIP]

Laurence has successfully hidden as a beta the whole of his adult life. Being discovered as an omega is his worst nightmare next to losing Temeraire, but he will endure the former to avoid the latter.

tciddaemina - BIG chinese culture appreciation in this one, plus an in depth exploration of why ABO culture would be fucking horrifying, complete with digs at britain, if you want to see them dragged a bit in favor of historical china. good historical vibes, immaculate not gross take on ABO

The Life and Times by the_glow_worm [T, Laurence/Tenzing, 33k, WIP]

Prince William, Duke of Avondale, third son of the Prince of Wales, fourth in the line of succession for the British Crown, has always known how he was meant to lead his life; surrounded by protocol, hounded by media, coddled by the state. And, recently, protected by one Tenzing Tharkay.

Harry Potter [trans lives matter]

Percy Take the Wheel by KittySmith [M, Gen, 206k, WIP]

A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.

tciddaemina - if you read one fic from this list, then read this. i literally cannot recommend it highly enough, it is 👌👌

no more bailing boats for me (toss me a heavy rope) by hipsterchrist [E, Draco/George Weasley, 166k, Complete]

“All of this happened because you lost your magic, you know," she says. Draco lets out a small, quiet burst of laughter at the realization.

“God,” he says. “Do you know what? I think it might have been worth it.”

A Dead Man’s Guide to Reliving Your Youth by Spork_in_the_Road [M, Harry/Voldemort, Series, 103k, WIP]

After dying in the forbidden forest at Voldemort's hand--after going to the Kings Cross of his afterlife--Harry is returned to his 11-year-old self with no memories of his life before, just a vague sense of doom and weird knowledge of the wizarding world (and its inhabitants) that he can't quite explain. With only his ever-present sense of deja-vu to guide him into making better choices than last time, Harry embarks on a journey to save the wizarding world once again, and this time save himself as well.

tciddaemina - actually fucking hilarious. this author makes works of art.

fruit loops in time (circle around me) by justprompts [T, Gen(ish), 15k, WIP]

"This is Crabbe, and Goyle," the blonde boy says, pointing at the two boys next to him. "And I'm Malfoy, Draco Ma - "

Ron laughs, and Malfoy immediately bristles.

"Think my name's funny, do you?" Malfoy says, angrily. "No need to ask yours - "

"You're honestly so cute," Ron interrupts, yet again, shaking his head. "So tiny. And so angry, all the time. It's adorable."

Alternatively Ron Weasley, Time Traveller Extraordinaire, is stuck in the same seven year Hogwarts Loop, repeating the same thing over and over again. Naturally, he's so done with everything.

Survival Curve by onepieceofharry [M, Draco/Harry, 30k, WIP]

Lucidity slammed into him like an offended hippogriff. He's shorter because he's younger. Pansy is shrill and sobbing at his hurt like she used to before Draco snapped their bond in a bid to keep her away. Snape is at his side where he should be at the head table, and Pomfrey is fussing where she should be killing.

He had known this only vaguely, where now he knew it true.

His head snapped up and he let himself stare into corpses.

Draco Malfoy goes back in time and promptly falls on his face.

When The Wolf Comes Home by roachpatrol [T, Gen(ish), 40k, WIP]

Through a dark ritual, Draco Malfoy is sent back in time, from his seventeenth year to his eleventh. Now he has the chance to use his superior knowledge and skill to change everything and save all his friends and family, but there's a terrible complication: it turns out that not even time travel can cure a case of lycanthropy.

Hallowed King by SpicyReyes [E, SS/HP, 49k, WIP]

King's Cross Station looks a little different, the second time.

So does the riverbank. So does Sirius, so do the dementors - Hell, even his patronus is different.

Snape, however, is infuriatingly unchanged.

tciddaemina - questionable ship, amazingly executed. wouldn’t have read this if it wasn’t by SpicyReyes, but damn it actually sort of slaps

Absolutely random, but still good:

Sanguine. by jaemyun [E, Word of Honor, Wen Kexing/Zhou Zishu, 122k, Complete]

Zhou Zishu is ready to be done with Tian Chuang. He's ready for his seventh nail, and ready to wander before facing his eighty one brothers with a bowed head in the afterlife. He will do this after, apparently, one last mission that's simply too intriguing to pass up.

The Ghost Valley has sent a letter past its borders, asking to attend the Heroes Conference of the Five Lakes Alliance. The Five Lakes Alliance, unbelievably, has accepted. Both no doubt have hidden intentions, and Prince Jin wants eyes and ears on the scene. Zhou Zishu can't quite bring himself to deny his own ravenous curiosity enough not to accept.

The stunning beauty that shows up with the girls of the Department of the Unfaithful, the one who introduces himself as Wen Kexing, is universally assumed to be a favorite plaything of the yet unseen Ghost Valley Master. His beauty and charm may be enough to captivate all the others into underestimating him, but Zhou Zishu knows a killer's eyes when he sees one. Wen Kexing is a puzzle he'd like to figure out, and Zishu himself can't say he isn't also captivated by dark eyes and a smile that wouldn't be out of place with blood in its teeth.

rage, rage against the dying of the light by Madcap_Miss [T, Word of Honor, Wen Kexing/Zhou Zishu, 82k, Complete]

The thing about pushing people past their limits is that it makes them dangerous.

It is possible that this is a truth Wen Kexing and Xie Wang neglected to account for when making their grand plan.

tciddaemina - aka the one where Zhou Zishu reacts to Wen Kexing’s “death” by deciding to just murder absolutely everyone and gets very, very creative about it. Should probably be rated E for graphic violence, there is some gore here folks. Actually very a cathartic read

A Cornstalk Fiddle by notbecauseofvictories [T, The Devil Went Down to Georgia (Song), Johnny/The Devil, Series, 32k, Complete]

Where Johnny goes, the Devil follows; where Johnny goes, the Devil is already there.

tciddaemina - even ignoring this is fanfiction for a song, this is really a one of a kind fic. there’s something about the author’s way of writing that just gets beneath your skin and is captivating

here in search of your glory by Synoshian [E, The King’s Avatar, Han Wenqing/Ye Xiu, 218k, WIP]

“There’s more than one way to start over.”

tciddaemina - au canon divergence in which ye xiu eventually joins tyranny. immauclate vibes all round

the sealpatico au by fascinationex [T, Transformers, series, 47k, WIP]

Perceptor is a marine scientist working in the Arctic. Brainstorm is a frightfully clever, mammalian polar mermaid. Chromedome and Rewind have a television show on a cable channel where they're supposed to be documenting orcas. This series is heavily focused on the mermaid stuff but we learn about other characters along the way.

tciddaemina - surprisingly fun, also the science is actually very legit 👍

Sands of Time by tirsynni [T, Zelda, Link/Ganondorf, 103k, Complete]

Link awakens in the desert with no idea how he got there, to encounter his worst enemy...except it was the King of the Gerudo, not the King of Evil, he faced.

Jaws That Bite, Claws That Catch by Fistful_of_Gamma_Rays [M, ME:T, Female Shepard/Garrus, 22k, Complete]

It's a long road from from "alien" to "partner."

Red Streak by ThunderheadFred [E, ME:T, Female Shepard/Garrus, 108k, WIP]

During the surrender of Shanxi, ex-Marine Hannah Shepard agrees to parley with the fleet captain of the invading turian Blackwatch. Two decades later, Hannah's daughter Jane lives in the shadow of that infamous truce.

tciddaemina - takes a lot of creative license with worldbuilding and culture, but damn it pays off. really fun and compelling characterization.

and in your rarified air i feel sunblind by going_to_the_sun_road [T, Mushishi, Ginko/Adashino, 10k, Complete]

How strange, Adashino thought to himself, that the lack of something as simple as touch could feel so acutely painful.

He sat slouched on the steps of his porch, his house dark and empty behind him, watching the sky deepen into an indigo dusk over the bay far below, sipping his sake cold. He sighed and leaned his head against the rough wood handrail beside him, feeling incredibly maudlin.

In which Adashino muses on the nature of loneliness and Ginko keeps his secrets close to the chest. Eventual softness and late night revelations.

Vow by TheIllusiveMantis [E, Dark Souls, Nameless King/Ornstein, 127k, Complete, extra warning because very sad]

“Thou shouldst not promise what is utterly outside of thy power, my prince,” his knight scolds him.

“Wouldst thou accept me?”

“And become what? What can I be but thy knight?”

Lord Gwyn makes his firstborn son an offer beyond belief, but it comes at a terrible price.

tciddaemina - unsurprisingly, this fic is a tragedy. all dark souls fics are. really beautiful stunning read, but be prepared for tears at the end. extra kudos for amazing dialogue the whole time

just a broken parable by devilsoupe [M, Husky and his White Cat Shizun, Chu Wanning/Mo Ran, 6k, Complete]

Chu Wanning is the emperor, and Mo Ran is his shadow.

Divine Intervention by RenderedReversed [T, Solo Leveling, Jin-Woo/Song Chi-Yul, 27k, WIP]

Within Cartenon Temple, Jin-Woo dies a human. He comes back a little more divine.

A story of a god and his follower, told in 100-word snippets.

A Live Wire by modeoheim [M, OPM, Genos/Saitama, 39k, WIP]

A lot of heroes are doing it. Amai Mask is doing it - the Blizzard Group is doing it - Metal Bat and Tornado are doing it. The Hero Association says these livestreams are a good way to let the public get to know their saviors more closely and, most importantly, be more likely to donate money. Saitama decides to start streaming out of boredom more than anything else, but it quickly becomes... frankly, with his being the most-hated channel out of them all, and with Genos eventually finding out about it, more trouble than it's worth.

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calpops · 4 years ago

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meadow | l.h.

The only things stopping Luke from running away with the princess are the armor on his back and the vow he made to the kingdom.

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Luke was mesmerized. Sunlight glistened against silk. The rose pink dress the princess wore shimmered with her every movement. He saw her everyday, under sunlight and moonbeams, in the grandest rooms of the castle and engulfed by the perfectly tended flowers in the royal garden. But the sight of her trailing aimlessly through their secret meadow never failed to instill awe in him. She was one with the world when they made their getaway. Lost to the wildflowers and overgrowth of grass. Ease always captured her in the meadow; fully able to let worries of kingdoms and wars slip away. She felt safe there. She felt protected by Luke’s presence.

His cape flew in the wind as he followed her, the sign of his knighthood a sharp reminder against his skin. He was sworn to protect the crown. Vowed to his sword and the castle and nothing more. But secrets lived on his lips and in his heart. They were born of tilted crowns and shy smiles, flowers in hair and running through shadows and from responsibilities.

“We could keep going,” she said as she spun to face Luke. Her eyes sparkled under the light, were relentless as they peered at him and waited for his response. Perfectly stained lips pursed as Luke sighed. “We don’t have to go back.”

He reached for her hand, her skin was soft under his gentle touch.

“Where would we go?” Luke asked, only to amuse her and her wanderlust.

“Anywhere,” she answered softly and swept her gaze around their meadow. “Or we could stay here. Make a cabin in the woods.”

“Princess,” Luke whispered, words that ached sitting heavily on his heart in the momentary silence they lapsed into. Her eyes were filled with hope. “You know we can’t. We have to go back.”

The reasons for their return danced in the air between them, swayed with the wild lilies in the breeze and wilted their dreams. The reasons were sharp, broken vows meeting blades. A life of sworn commitment coming to an end. The princess nodded but turned away from Luke, hands gently gliding over petals as she kept walking.

“Then I will run away. As my sworn sword you will have to follow, to protect me,” she said as she looked back, lip quivering at the thought. Lies sounded sweet from her sugary lips. “You’ll follow me. Won’t you?”

Luke nodded, knowing there was no other way he could answer. He would follow her to the ends of the earth. Until death.

She sighed once more. This time the sound was resigned. Defeat captured her, slumped her shoulders and slowed her walk. Luke yearned to reach out for her again but the contact was forbidden. He knew he could. The meadow was theirs and no watching eyes would see. He could take her in his arms and whisper sweet nothings like many times before. Instead, he merely followed as his fingers curled into his palm. He was adamant to keep his promise to the princess his sword and heart were sworn to.

“Your father will be waiting,” Luke reminded. He hated the words, regret filling him as soon as they rolled off his tongue. Any mention of the king brought her down from the clouds, away from the privacy of the meadow and into a shadowed world of hallowed halls and sharp orders.

“Let him wait,” she insisted as she turned back to him and came to a full stop. “His throne is comfortable enough. The arrangement will be made whether I’m present or not.”

Luke swallowed down a lump in his throat. Once stained glass worries became transparent. He could see the refusal in her eyes. The indignant set of her jaw. She would not be swayed to leave. Luke worried, she would also not be swayed to stop. Even more so he worried that she would. That all of her talk and her late night dreams would be all for naught. So many nights they snuck out to the gardens, the meadow out of reach but the privacy of the night and the familiarity of flowers offering them comfort. She’d whisper words of longing to Luke, make plans he had to convince himself not to act on in those very moments. Each night it got harder and harder to resist.

“I don’t want you to go,” Luke finally said, the words scorching him from the inside out as the sun began to dip below the tree line. Too much time had been spent hidden away from the rest of the world. “But you must.”

The princess faltered, her knight in dented armor doing little to save her from her fate. She frowned and shook her head, perfectly done hair falling in her face with the motion. Luke kept his hands to himself though he wished to push soft tendrils behind her ear, maybe even let his fingertips linger on her jaw for a just a moment longer than necessary.

“They’re going to send me away,” she responded and furrowed her eyebrows. Suddenly, glimmering eyes turned dark, shimmers turned to tears and palid expressions became her. “They’re arranging a marriage to some lord of a holdfast. I might never see my home again. I might never see you again.”

Luke lost his breath at her admission. The details of royal arrangements always kept from him until the moment they were signed and sealed. He went where he was told. He protected when danger arose. He knew little of what the world was outside of the castle and the commands of a king. Outside of the forbidden love he bore for a princess he was not ready to lose.

“I’m your sworn sword. Where you go, I follow,” Luke reminded but the princess solemnly shook her head and Luke faltered.

“Not this time,” she answered and turned sharply, heading back to the entrance of the clearing and to a fate she did not want to be destined for.

Luke hurried after her, met her at the treeline where their lone horse waited. His hands found hers again and the realization it may be the last time he could feel the softness of her skin, smell the sweetness that lingered around her, he shattered. Pieces of himself falling to the dirt; ragged and sharp enough to sever ties and vows.

“It’s five miles back to the castle,” Luke said flippiantly, eyes searching anywhere but the trail they must take to bring her home. He helped her into the saddle and joined, her arms wound around him in a way that promised she did not want to let go. He let out a breath, ran his thumb over the back of her hand and took a chance. “It’s ten to the docks. Fifty leagues to the next kingdom.”

A demure smile curved her lips as she took in Luke’s words. She peered out to the other side of the meadow, tilted her head to the side and gazed up at Luke.

“Wherever I go…” she said and trailed off.

“I’ll follow,” Luke promised.

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thegryffindorprincess · 4 years ago

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Warmth//Draco Malfoy x Muggle Reader (fluff and smut)

A/N: Hi Loves! This is a draft that’s been chilling in my docs for a few months, and it’s so pure I needed to share it. I have a George Weasley x reader fic coming out a little later, and i’m starting to work on a master list. Anyways enjoy this, I think it’s fucking beautiful!

Set: Golden Trio Era

Word Count: 1,915

Warnings: Smut obviously! Also angst, abuse and swearing.

He regretted coming home this summer. He’d finished his fifth year with perfect OWLs scores but everything had changed since then. Draco was sat on the sofa in the main formal living room as he watched his mother and father pack up their stuff into suitcases in the hall. He was reading a book on quidditch quietly by the fireplace, the only comfort he could find at times like this. He’d just been given a task by the dark lord that he knew would be the final knife in his soul, he’d do anything to distract himself. The pale boy traced his long fingers over the mark on his arm, gently looking at it. If it didn’t have such meaning, it would probably be beautiful. Except, it wasn’t. He hadn’t noticed his mums weak figure and pale face fall next to him, so he jumped a little with surprise when she began to talk.

“Me and your father are leaving now,” Narcissa said cautiously, watching Lucius cautiously as he paced by the door, “three days. We’ll be back. Keep safe.” Draco nodded and let her hug him, he placed a shaky kiss to her head and smiled gently as she walked away. He watched as his parents apparated away, and he snuggled back up with his book. Time passed. Hours probably except he couldn’t be bothered to care. A house elf arrived at the door of the sitting room and laid his dinner before him. As he was beginning to tuck in, the doorbell rang out throughout the halls, echoing into the room he was sitting in. He couldn’t even remember the last time he’d heard anyone come to the house, unless they were here to use the manor as a death eater head quarters. Cautiously, Draco approached the door, wand drawn. He opened the door with his wand and it slowly creaked open. He hesitated before walking forward to see who was there. The figure behind the door was a girl, probably his age, standing there, face knitted with pain. He hastily stuffed his wand in his pocket and walked towards her.

“Can I help you?” He asked slowly, still worried about what this random person could want from him. The girl was shaking quietly, looking at him. She thought he was beautiful, almost made of glass. He was tall and slender, with platinum blonde hair that was so perfectly styled she felt nervous in his presence but his eyes were bright and sympathetic.

“Sorry. I can’t go home and this was the first house I could find.” Draco looked at the girl again and decided against his better judgement to help her into the house. He sat her down by the fire, and covered her in a blanket. He rang the bell that sat on the coffee table. A house elf appeared. The girl screamed.

“What the fuck is that?!” She yelled covering herself further with the blanket the handsome stranger had offered. Draco decided no to answer and simply whispered to the elf, who soon left.

“So? What’s your name?” Draco asked calmly, sitting down next to her. The girl hesitantly looked at him.

“Y/N Y/L/N.” She was shaking more now. He slowly moved a little closer to her and she relaxed slowly into him.

“I’m Draco Malfoy,” he said quietly, “and I’ve got a secret.” He wiggled his eyebrows and on the outside looked confidently down at the girl on his sofa. Inside his stomach was flipping. A muggle, in his house, on his sofa who he was going to help.

“I’m a wizard.” Draco sat back on the sofa triumphantly. Y/N burst out laughing.

“What?” Draco said a little offended.

“Bet you’re not. Wizards don’t exist.” The once quiet girl scoffed. Draco rolled his eyes and took the wand out of his pocket. He flicked it and the flame from the fire burst from the grate and flew around the room, before returning to the fireplace. Y/N sat, mouth wide staring at him.

“Told you.” Was all he said before the house elf tottered back into the room with a silver platter.

“So,” Draco said attempting to remain as natural as possible, “where are your injuries, I will attend to them.” The girls eyes suddenly shot open. When he shot her a tiny smile, she became less up tight and relaxed a little. She pointed to her legs. Draco slowly leant down and rolled the legs of pyjamas up. He’d barely realised that was what she was wearing, but now it felt almost amusing. That was until he saw her legs. They were covered in purple bruises and red scrapes, she looked away when she saw Draco scan her injuries.

“Who did this to you?” He asked gently, the caring tone in his voice almost making Y/N cry. She shook her head.

“It doesn’t matter.” She whispered. He took the cream the house elf had bought him and applied it to his hands softly. Draco began to rub it into her injuries. She hissed as it sunk in, feeling it sting. He worked away quietly, so that the muggle above him couldn’t see. When he moved away, Y/N saw that all of the injuries she’d had gone as if they’d sunk into her skin.

“Now, you look exhausted, you should be getting to bed.” Draco offered a hand.

“I’ll be on my way it’s okay. Thankyou.” She quickly stood and made her way toward the door. Draco ran to keep up and managed to get in between her and the door. He didn’t really know whether he was about to do this or not. Was he going to disobey everything his parents had ever taught him? Let her in? Let her stay with him? Why was his chest pounding? Why was she making him blush? Why was his heart pounding? Could he do this? Should he?

“Is the person who caused this at home?” Draco asked slowly. She nodded. “Then stay. Please?” Y/N deliberated by for a moment, before nodding once more.

XXX

Draco got Y/N into his bed and made sure she was comfortable. She was smiling now, cuddling into his duvet. He’d never liked his room, but with her in it, he was beginning to. He went to leave.

“Stay?” She said peering at him over the duvet. Draco now was taken a back, looking carefully at the gentle girl in his bed. Could he, share a bed with a muggle? Cuddle a muggle? Wasn’t she inferior? She couldn’t be, she was perfect, his parents had to be wrong. He gently walked back over to the bed and shuffled in. The second Draco was buried into the sheets, she snuggled into the bed, her head on his chest. He felt butterflies swim through his stomach, he was nervous. He’d never been nervous before. Then again, Draco had never had a girl in his room, let alone a muggle, let alone in his bed. He looked down at her, watching her eyelashes flutter up at him. Against his better judgement, he leant down and kissed her. She kissed back, wrapping her body into his, legs tangled, her hands going up to his hair. Y/N gently pulled him slowly on top of her, he felt so confident then, more than he had in years. He looked down at her, her smile so wide he could barely handle it.

“Have you had sex before Draco?” She asked suddenly. He bit his lip, debating lying before deciding not too.

“No.” He said honestly. He hadn’t had time, he’d had chances, he just didn’t want to let anyone know him like that. That was until Y/N. She smiled.

“Me neither for the record.” Draco smiled at her before leaning further in.

“Would you like too?” He asked her nervously. She nodded eagerly and he kissed her again. They began to scrabble at eachothers clothes, he began to remove her pyjama top and she began to undo the buttons of his shirt. They were both giggling gently their bare skin touching each other. Draco began to kiss down her neck, her collarbones, her stomach, her thighs... He was being so slow, so gentle, but he was teasing. He sat between her legs and looked up at her eager smile.

“Do you want this?” He asked. She moaned softly and nodded holding his head in her hand.

“I need to hear you say it baby.” He said again.

“Yes. Draco please!” Y/N practically moaned. Draco grinned and fell between her legs, pulling her under wear to the side. He licked along her folds and darted his tongue in and out. She was writhing underneath him, moaning. He then began to rub her clit with his fingers, gently at first.

“I want to do something, but it may hurt and I want you to tell me to stop if you don’t like it.” He said gently. She nodded, eagerly again. Draco inserted one of his long fingers into her pussy, feeling how wet she was again. Y/N hissed, but soon began to moan. He added more and more fingers until she was practically shaking. He could feel his erection strain against his joggers and he could barely take it.

“You can have sex with me Draco.” Y/N said quietly, looking at his erect dick.

“Are you sure?” He asked gently, brushing some hair from her face.

“Please.” That’s all he needed to rid himself of the rest of his clothes. She winced a little at the size of him, as his dick hit his stomach.

“I’ll be gentle, I promise,” He reached out for her hands, “hold my hands, squeeze them, so I know how you feel.” Y/N nodded and gently held his hands in hers. Draco lined himself up to her entrance and gently pushed in. He could feel her eyes water and she softly began to cry.

“Shush baby, it’s okay, i’ve got you, I’m going to be gentle.” He cooed as she hissed. He began to move once her grip released on his hands. He began to thrust slowly.

“Oh Draco, yes!” Y/N moaned against his neck. He began to speed up, wanting to feel her melt into him.

“Y/N, you feel so fucking amazing, baby urgh...” Draco grunted. He sped up once more, hitting her G spot repeatedly. She was essentially screaming now, squirming below him.

“Oh Draco, you make me wanna...” He understood and used his thumb to rub her clit. She felt her rise form in her stomach.

“I know baby, me too. I’ve got you Y/N cum...” That sent her over the edge. She felt herself cum all over him, her legs shaking and her moans echoing from the walls. Draco felt her tighten and he came too, she felt him leave his seed inside of her. He rode out their highs, thrusting sloppily, breathing against her. He collapsed off of her, both of them sweaty but grinning.

“That was...” Y/N began.

“Incredible.” Draco whispered, laying a kiss to her forehead. She giggled and once more shuffled into him.

“I’ve had sex with a wizard!” She giggled.

“And i’ve fallen for a beautiful muggle.” She rose her eyebrow confused for a second. “None magic folk.” He sighed letting her snuggle. And in that moment, her head on his chest, he felt safe. He could feel his soul become whole again.

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epwhales · 6 years ago

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ahhhh i love your art so much!!! sorry if this is a common/annoying question but are you currently reading any fanfics or do you have any to-read list? thsnk you for blessing the phandom with your work!

Aaaaah thank you!!!Your question isn’t annoying at all! I love to share what’s going on my list!

First, Iet me show you my other window that I have up at all times to remind me of how many fics I need to catch up to.

(Some of these I’ve actually already read!)

Exhibit A:

And probably another good 20+ more links waiting in some google docs and hidden in some reblogs somewhere…

Because there are still so many writers that absolutely deserve recognition and some foot traffic I’ll do a quick bit of organizing and share links to each of these fics that I have up in my tabs lord help me

General One Shots (or just one chapter for now)

For the Love of Music (M) - Sylent Phantom

Where Night is Blind (Explicit) - aventurization

Drink Deeply of the Moonlight (M) - @gracianasi

Ace of Hearts (K+) - @jennyfair7

The Soul Obeys (T) - @jennyfair7

Sherry (M) - Kryss LaBryn

Moonless (M) - @i-am-melancholys-child

Just Between Us (M) - @i-am-melancholys-child

On Sundays (K) - @persephone-victorious

The Wedding Night (M) - Maat

Sleepless (T) - @rosesandmusicsheets

Pretty Little (Explicit) - @sfiddy

A Symphony of Light (M) - @sfiddy

Small Basket of Fear and Guilt (K+) - @wolfgangamaderik

Budding Flame (M) - @wheel-of-fish

Turnabout (M) - @wheel-of-fish

Surrender (M) - dreamdescend

Among A Tray of Jewels (T) - HC247

The Role of a Wife (Genderbend) (M) - @pagesofangels

Fallen Idol and True Bitch (T) - @convenientalias

Prosecco (M) - eriksangel12

The Fop, The Crop, and The Woman on Top (M) - D3adlyG33k’sMistress409

Christmas 1881 (T) - @rienerose

A Surprise Beneath a Moonless Sky (Explicit) - Anon

Forget Me Not (M) - michellemybelle25

E/C (K+ to M/Explicit)

After Class (M) (2 chap) - Violent Darlings

Cold Ashes (M) (24 chap) - gotta-rite

Haunted by the Opera Ghost (T) (11 chap) - @jamiepage19

Confessions of a Living Wife (M) (10 chap) - @sparklyscorpion

Regret Like Tears (M) (29 chap) - FieryPen27

Dark Waltz (T) (38 chap) - Broken-Vow

The Thorn and her Golden Rose (M) (4 chap) (Genderbend) - @pagesofangels

Madame Valerius Is Dead (M) (19 chap) - The Yellow Flower

Teach Me To Live (T) (18 chap) - @donttouchthefigs

Little Lotte (Explicit) (5 chap) - @mllebree

A Gift from the Past (M) (28 chap) (part of long running series) - @i-penna

Just An Obsession (M) (8 chap) - Bwayphantomrose

Tattoos and Stretched Truth (T) (4 chap) - @myfictionaldarlings

Devil’s Little Face (T) (90 chap!!!!) - @wolfgangamaderik

Balcony Duet (M) (9 chap) - @sfiddy

Where is my Beloved? (M) (2 chap) - La Belle Dame Avec Merci

Another Voice (M) (20 chap) - JadeiteART

Surrender (M) (19 chap) - eriksangel12

Stagedoor (T) (2 chap) - @violon-du-mort

Grace Note (T) (11 chap) - SymphonyinA

Lilacs in the Louis-Philippe Room (T) (72 chap!!!!) - SymphonyinA

Binary (T) (43 chap!!!!) -

- @soignante

Beneath the Shadows (M) (28 chap) - @i-am-melancholys-child

Burying Ghosts (T) (30 chap) - @fearwrites

To Those Without Pity (T) (21 chap) - Pointless Nostalgic

Celestial (M) (5 chap) - Monarch27

Soft Place to Fall (T) (2 chap) - @littlelonghairedoutlaw

Fate Links Thee to Me (K+) (13 chap) - @jennyfair7

Scrapbook (M) (22 chap) - @rienerose

The Assassin and the Showgirl (M) (7 chap) - Terpsichore92

The Phantom and The Masked Musician (T) (3 chap) - lesbianmermaid

Boys of Summer (M) (5 chap) - @tasteofthebitchpudding

Wishes of the Heart (K+) (10 chap) - @gabriezzu

The Airport AU (it’s just long) - @rjdaae + @hopsjollyhigh

Phantom’s Beauty (M) (51 chap!!!!) - Lady Rosesong (CarmelaCamilla)

The World as it Should Have Been (K) (224 chap!) - angeldreamerphantom

Through a Mirror, Darkly (M) (20 chap) - Kryss LaBryn

Strange Sweet Sound (T) (39 chap) - @madamefaust

Erik and pals

Wandering (T) (6 chap) (sequel to Rosy Hours Re.) - @persephone-victorious

The Phantom and the Count (T) (7 chap) - @tallestsilver

E/R (K+ to M/Explicit)

Imaginary Friends (T) (34 chap) - Lucifer Rosemaunt

Dolls and Goblins (M) - @convenientalias

A Fool There Was (M) (12 chap) - byronicmaiden

Teach a Man to Dance (G) - agracefulshadow

Our Son (Not rated) - kylorens

Blessed, blessed Pharoga

Dance of Paradise (M) - dunkinphantom

Renewal of an Old Acquaintance (T) - @rienerose

Running Through the Rain (G) (25 Chap) - ponderinfrustration

Sweet boi Cherik

Unprepared for Ugliness (Not Rated) (10 chap) - @madamefaust

The Boy (G) (5 chap) - @madamefaust

For the Music Alone (T) (4 chap) - @madamefaust

idk what ship this is

Under a Falcon’s Wing (G) (2 chap) - FrolickingFanGirl15

About 95% of these fics above are ones I haven’t even looked at ldskfjlksdj

I only tagged people on tumblr because I either already knew they had one or had to snoop through some bios on ffn/ao3

So if I missed someone and they’d like to be tagged please let me know!

Please, don’t be afraid to promote yourself in the comments! I’d love to have more fics on my list!!!

#by golly do I need to do some reading...#I have to finish my book first before I can continue reading more fanfics slkdjflksjdf #ask

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theycallmemoosey · 6 years ago

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Memories

Dan x Reader

A/N - Yahoo! Back again for 2019! Happy new year! So, here’s another lovely request that I really really enjoyed writing from the wonderful @winchestergirl907 . I hope you guys enjoy it! Moose :)

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“So guys,” Benny began as yourself and Dan settled into the chairs in front of the famous ‘Fine Bros’ scenery, “I know you’ve been and done this before for a couple of videos but I’ll just do a quick rundown so you know what’s going to happen. So, what we’re going to do is ask you a couple of questions about yourselves and your relationship etc etc and then we’re going to show you some clips. Act as naturally as possible and we’ll guide you in the direction we need you to go. Once we’ve shown all the clips we have for you we’ll ask you a couple more questions about the clips and what you thought and then the whole sign off thing. Sound ok with you guys?”

“Sounds awesome” you replied, smiling and nodding as you sorted out your hair.

“Received” Dan added, cringing slightly after realising what he had just said.

“Ah-shit. Just got to talk to Rafi about something. I’ll be two seconds. Sorry guys”

“Oh no,” you reassured, “don’t worry. No rush”

As Benny left, Dan leant into your shoulder and whined in your ear, “can you sort out my hair?”

“It’s fine” you replied, not even looking at him as you checked your phone.

“Y/N!”

“Stop it, Dan. It’s fine” you chuckled, lifting your hand to stroke his head.

“You just messed it up. Fix it!”

Sighing, you put your phone down and turned towards him, placing his curls in random places just to keep him happy.

“Are you okay by the way? You seem…nervous”

“Nervous?”

“Yeah. Quiet and just fidgety. It's not like you haven’t filmed a collab video before”

“Yeah. No. I’m fine. I’m just really tired that’s all. Jet-lagged”

“Well sorry you had to come back to MY country to see MY family for Christmas, even though I live in YOUR shitty, rainy, boring old country”

Dan looked at you blankly, “Don’t be racist”

Laughing, you finished off ‘fixing’ his hair.

“Better?”

“Much” he smiled, kissing you quickly before returning to the position he was just in as Benny walked back onto set.

“Sorry about that guys, we’re ready to start when you are”

“Ready!”

“Ok. I’m gonna do the intro and then we’re into it. Just act natural”

“Easy” Dan smiled.

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“Dan Howell and Y/N L/N. You two are a very famous youtube couple that has a total subscriber count of over 8 million. How long have you two been together?”

“We have been together for about…” you hesitated, looking at Dan for help, only to physically see the cogs turning in his brain as he too tried to work out how long you had been together.

“7 years? We’ve been together since 2012 haven’t we?” Dan asked you.

“I think so” you laughed, looking back at Benny who was looking at the list of questions on his sheet.

“How did you two meet?”

“Well we both were young idiots making videos on youtube and somehow we had already made quite a large fanbase separately. We were both invited to the Sony Awards that year in which Dan and Phil were nominated for the Golden Headphones Award for their radio show.”

“Yeah, I remember that now. Oh god, 2012…” Dan cringed, remembering how awkward the whole event was, “Wait, why were you even there”

“I think I was just invited by my uncle who was one of the nominees. You know he lives in England.” you replied, looking at Dan before looking back toward Benny to continue the story, “Dan and Phil didn’t know a lot of people there and I, for one, appeared to be the only American there. Naturally, the three loneliest people got together and we really got on”

“We then showed her around London for the next two weeks while she was over here” Dan continued, “then we exchanged Skype usernames and our numbers and everything before she went home. Remember that? Skype? Ew”

“I can still hear the ringtone” you laughed, remembering the hours the two of you spent calling each other.

“I think it was only a few weeks later that we officially got together. I mean, I knew from the moment I saw you that I liked you, and it was a few weeks after you left you finally told me you liked me back” Dan smiled, taking your hand underneath the table to keep the PDA to a minimum.

“We were online boyfriend and girlfriend for months before I finally got enough money to go back over to the UK to see them again. We did this for ages”

“And then eventually, Phil and I decided that we missed Y/N as soon as she left our apartment so we asked if she wanted to move in with us. We were looking to move apartments anyway so we thought, why not? We never did end up moving though so you moved into the iconic London apartment before we moved last year”

“So how long have you been living together now?”

Dan chuckled, “Probably about four years or so. Best four years of my life”

“Shush you big baby” you laughed, slapping his arm playfully.

“So we have a few clips to show you if you’re ready?”

“Yup. Ready” you nodded at Benny, taking the laptop from him.

“So I’m sure you guys have seen some edits of your relationship as you are the fan favourite relationship of youtube”

“Are we really the fan favourites? I didn’t think we could compare to couples like Alfie and Zoe or Felix and Marzia…god forbid, I never thought we would be the fan favourites against the Joe and Dianne!” you blabbered excitedly.

“How far back do these clips go? Right back to 2012?!” Dan asked, jokingly with a panicked tone.

“Yes! Right back to 2012!”

“NOOOOOOO!” Dan groaned jokingly, placing his head in his hands as the first clips began to play.

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“Oh!” You exclaimed, “this is of you and Phil recording the radio show!”

“We just wanted to say, “ 2012 Phil stated into the mic, “that we are so grateful here at BBC Radio 1 for all your votes that made us win the Golden Headphones Award last week. We are honestly beyond thrilled that our silly little show has brought you guys so much entertainment so thank you guys”

“Phil,” Dan replied, “stop being so sappy”

“Sorry. It was actually a great evening. Really fun. We met a load of new people and got to learn more about radio stations etc etc. Oh but Dan loooooved the party. We both made a new friend who happens to now be staying with us. She’s pretty awesome actually”

“You hear that kids? Going outside can sometimes be a good thing!”

“Hear that hun? 2012 Dan wasn’t lying. You really need to start going out some more…it can be a good thing”

“But the outside is dangerous. And I’m not a kid”

“Shush, just watch it”

The video went from present day back to 2012, Dan and Phil showing you around central London.

“This is the famous Big Ben?” You asked, your accent thicker than usual as you were living in America at the time.

“I know, not very impressive is it?” Phil laughed, panning the camera over to the three of you, their hair longer and straighter than you ever cared to remember. It was easy to spot that Dan had a thing for you back then, as he could not take his heart-eyes off of you as you took in the surroundings.

“Well, I’m not saying it’s not impressive but…it’s not exactly the Empire State, is it?”

Dan laughed, “Yeah, it’s a bit underwhelming. Onwards to the London Eye!!”

Dan laughed, “Two days you had been in that country and you drag our entire culture down in a matter of seconds. Wow.”

“It’s true! It is so hyped up. Although to be fair, we had a great rest of the day”

“And using the Empire State in comparison. Y/N, you aren’t even from New York”

“Yes but that’s what most people think about first when they think about America in general. After Hamburgers, Trump and guns”

“Woah. Stereotyping your own country”

“What’s this?” You asked, pointing towards the laptop.

“Oh lord, it's the pink diary video. The one we filmed after we announced that we were together”

“Shit! No! Do not press play, Daniel!”

“You had a bright pink diary when you were 12!”

“Dude, if you think that’s bad, then you should have seen my room. Bright pink walls, curtains, floors, bedsheets…got how much I regret that. Well, perks of getting your older sister’s old room”

As the two of you scanned through the pages, Dan flicked to the page where you mention your childhood crush.

“Oh my…who’s Elijah, Y/N?”

“What? Oh god, Dan wait” you laughed, lunging to grab the diary from his hands.

“Y/N, are you cheating on me? Already?!” He gasped, laughing as he held the diary out of reach from you.

“Dan, just…give it back. Let me see it!”

“How do I explain Elijah?” Dan began to read, “He is the coolest, most popular, handsomest - Y/N, that’s not even a word!”

“Shut up, Daniel” you slapped his arm.

Dan chuckled and cleared his throat before continuing, “Handsomest boy in school. God, how much I wish he would notice me. O-M-G. I think I love him!!”

You groaned, covering your face with your hands.

“That will forever be one of my favourite things I have done with you” Dan smiled, pausing the video as you calmed down from your giggle fit.

“Hearing all about my first love, Elijah? God, 12 was a good age for me”

“What’s next?” Dan laughed, pressing play and starting the next video.

“Oh! It’s my first gaming channel appearance”

“Hello, DanandPhilgames spooky weekers!! Today, we are delving into the well-known game that is no doubt going to make me shit myself, Outlast! Unfortunately, Phil is not able to join me today because he has left me all alone in the house which was a very stupid idea. However, because I am too much of a pansy to actually do this by myself I invited, the one, the only, the very amazingly beautiful pain in my ass, Y/N!” He paused, waiting for you to roll the chair into frame.

“Y/N!” He repeated, waving his hands as a gesture to get you over, “Seriously? Do I have to do this? Oh come on”

Dan shuffled towards you and grabbed the arm of your chair, pulling you into frame as you frowned at the camera.

“I don’t want to be here” you stated, Dan laughing next to you.

“The people need a video and there is no way I am playing this game on my own at night in an empty house. I’d do it for you!”

“Well, I’m here now aren’t I? Eurgh come on, let's just get this over with”

The two of you began to play, although the video had sped up until the first jumpscare.

“I think that we need to - OH MY GOD!” Dan cried out, accompanied by your loud scream. You threw the controller onto the desk and shook slightly before clinging onto Dan’s arm tightly. He too was shaking slightly but laughing more at your reaction.

“Daniel you know I fucking hate horror games. Why the fuck am I here?”

“You’re cute when you’re scared. It’s ok, you’re ok.” Dan comforted you, hugging you tightly after pausing the game, “Nothing has jumped out of the screen yet”

You gasped and moved back from Dan, slapping his arm slightly, “Why the fuck would you say that! The nightmares I am going to be having tonight”

“Come on, let's continue”

“I still hate horror anything to this day” you stated, Dan laughing as he nodded in agreement.

“Yup. Games, movies, houses. Anything remotely scary and it's automatically a no-no for you. But its ok, you have me to protect you”

“Says the man that falls off his chair every time he has a jump scare come at him”

“Woah ok, thanks Y/N”

“Day in the life of Dan and Phil!” Phil exclaimed into the camera, walking into the front room to capture Dan in the sofa crease, “What’s happening today, Danny-boy?”

Dan laughed before closing his laptop, looking towards the camera before explaining, “we are going to pick up Y/N, who I’m sure you guys have seen before and if you haven’t, just…who even are you?”

“Yeah, she and Dan have been dating for quite a while now. So, catch up guys. Sorry Dan, carry on”

“Thank you, Phil.” Dan glared, “Basically, we decided that Y/N should just move in with us because she was spending so much money constantly travelling back and forth from America to see us”

“We’re picking her up from the airport today and then grabbing some more things she needs for the apartment” Phil explained before sighing at Dan, “We have to pick her up in about an hour, why aren’t you ready?!”

“Seriously, Danny? Phil was more excited to pick me up than you were?! And I’m YOUR girlfriend”

“Yeah well…” Dan began, but you hit his arm to silence him.

“Helloooo everyone and welcome to baking with Dan and Phil!” Phil began, Dan doing something weird as usual next to him.

“YES HELLO WELCOME TO SPOOPY BAKING”

“Today,” Phil began in a fit of giggles, “we are making spooky pumpkin spiced cookies”

As the video continued in the background, you turned to face Dan, “I was so mad after this video”

“Oh my god, I remember” Dan laughed, rubbing his eyes slightly.

“They made such a mess and I had to fix it. And I wasn’t even allowed a cookie afterwards because the fat pigs had eaten them all. Doesn’t help that I was on my period at that point and super cranky. I think it was during the period I was moving in as well, so I was stressed as anything” you explained, Dan giggling softly behind you.

“What did we actually upload? Because you had a proper fit”

“Shut up you arse”

“OH OH THIS IS WHERE YOU COME HOME!” Dan exclaimed excitedly.

“Hey guys” you said, walking into the kitchen as you had come home from the meeting, “what you up to?”

“Baking with Dan and Phil” Phil said, filming Dan as he whisked together the mixture.

“You two are baking? This should be a shit-show”

“Cheers for the support, hun” Dan said over his shoulder, jumping slightly when you kissed his shoulder.

“I’m going for a shower, this place better not be burnt down by the time I get back”

“Famous last words” You scoffed, making Dan laugh as the two of you continued watching.

The video had fast forward to the point you came back from the shower, changed into jeans and one of Dan’s shirts. You stopped in your tracks when you saw the mess in the kitchen.

“What the hell have you done!” You shouted at them, looking at the state of the floor.

“We’re making cookies?” Dan shrugged his shoulders, eating icing out of the bag.

“BOYS!” You cried, taking a large breath before the clip cut to the next video.

Dan paused the video and looked at you smugly, “I had to edit out your little fit because you literally screamed at us for two minutes straight”

“Did you see the state of that kitchen? It was disgusting! You deserved it”

“Basically,” Dan explained to Benny, “She then ordered us out the kitchen, tidied everything away, finished the cookies off for us and then went to bed to edit a video. Phil and I finished the video and I gave her some chocolate”

“The way to Y/N’s heart is chocolate. Noted.” Benny replied, laughing as he urged the two of you to continue.

“Helloooo Dan and Phil karters” Phil waved at the camera, Dan making some weird noise at the side.

“Good. Dayyy” Dan dragged on, before snapping back to his usual persona he had on camera, “we are here today to celebrate the first Mario Kart session with Y/N!”

“Good morning” You rolled into frame, shuffling the wheelie chair into the middle of the boys.

“This is the first time you’ve been on the gaming channel since you moved in, Y/N. How does it feel?” Phil asked, pretending to hold a microphone up to you.

“The same as it did when I was last here”

“Yeah but you now live here”

“Biggest regret of my life. Girls, don’t move in with two boys. They smell. And if they order takeout, leave as quickly as possible or else you’re being the one who gets the joy of cleaning it all up”

“When you’re quite finished dragging us into the gutter, Y/N!!” Dan cried out, placing his hand over your mouth jokingly to stop you from going on, “God. Imagine when she beats us, Phil…we’d never hear the end of it for god’s sake”

“We just have to beat her then” Phil said, cracking his knuckles as he picked up the control to start the game.

As the clip continued, you watched and smiled, feeling Dan take your hand and stroke his thumb over your knuckles. You glanced back at him and smiled, sticking your tongue out at him before leaning into his shoulder.

“I stand by that by the way, Dan. Although I have to admit, you have been getting better at clearing up after yourselves. Phil too”

“Yeah but Phil has just become a bit of an obsessive cleaner”

“That’s very true”

“What’s up guys, its a-me, Y/N. Today we are joined by my very sweet, very lovely, very amazing boyfriend, Daniel James Howell”

“Hello everyone” Dan waved slightly, chuckling in his usual way.

’What are we going to do today, Dan?”

Dan sighed jokingly, placing his face in his hands, “The goddamn bloody ‘Boyfriend Tag’ that I swore I would never do yet here I am”

“Woah ok. If you don’t want to do this then I guess I should cancel the pizza I ordered”

“OKAY HI GUYS LETS CONTINUE ON WITH THIS”

“Seriously?!” You burst out laughing, grabbing your phone from the bedside table.

“Food - the way to my heart!”

“Not me then?”

“Nope” he smiled, giving you the famous heart eyes.

“Guess I should pack my bags and head back to America then” you huffed as you sat back down, opening Twitter to get up questions and suggestions from fans.

“Guess you should” Dan smiled before leaning over and kissing your cheek gently.

“Can we get on with the video now?” You asked, sighing as you glanced at Dan, just wanting to get the video over with so that you could chill out with the boys and relax.

“Do you want to film this tomorrow?” Dan asked, leaning his head on your shoulder while giving you heart eyes.

“Babe, it has to go up tomorrow…” you whined, continuing to scroll through the comments.

“I’ll buy you your favourite ice cream if you leave that in the video” Dan smirked, laughing as you turned back to the camera and smiled, indicating you were going to continue with the video”

“Jesus, it looks like I really do know the way to your heart huh?” Dan laughed, pausing the video to look at you.

“Sure do. Offer me food and I’m putty in your hands”

“OH! So not, you know, the years of affection I’ve given you or the fact that I let you move into MY apartment or my handsome looks or even, you know, that I LOVE YOU” he jokingly shouted, smiling at the way you laughed at him.

“No. Just the food”

“Right I’m going to press play again because clearly, you don’t love me”

“First question…when did you realise you first loved me?”

“Ew gross. Next question?”

“Ok. Just for me. I’ll edit it out the video”

Dan sighed, looking down as he felt himself turning red, “Honestly? As soon as I saw you, I knew you would mean the world to me. And you really do”

You smiled at him, leaning in towards him as he went to kiss your cheek.

“Awww you big sap” you laughed, placing your hand on Dan’s as you kept watching the video, blushing as you felt Dan copy the video and kiss your cheek.

“Totally going to leave that in there” you chuckled, Dan gasping and clutching his chest.

“But you promised!”

“You promised that I could choose what we had for dinner last night but that never happened did it?”

“Touche” Dan chuckled, watching you lovingly as you scrolled down through Twitter to find another question, “I love you”

“I know”

“Honestly, the number of comments from fans after you uploaded this video was the most we’ve ever had, including Phil” Dan added, looking towards Benny who smiled, “I was speaking the truth there though Y/N. I still mean it, even seven years down the line”

“Really?” You asked, the laptop playing in the background.

“Course. You’re everything to me”

“Can you post this on YouTube or is this too NSFW” you turned to Benny, laughing as you blushed.

“Really Y/N?!” Dan laughed loudly.

You glanced back at the laptop, watching as Dan kissed you before heading to grab his phone from the front room.

“Wait…I didn’t upload that. You kissed me, we both agreed that we wouldn’t kiss on camera…hang on. This is the full video. The unedited one…”

“Is it? Oh. You may have just uploaded the whole video by accident”

“No…no I’m sure I didn’t. Remember, I spent hours doing this edit”

“Shhh…listen” Dan nudged you,

Dan sat down in front of the camera and did a big sigh before smiling gleefully, holding his phone to his ear as he appeared to be speaking down the phone to someone.

“Hey guys!” He spoke down the phone, “Thank you so much for coming back to me…oh fantastic! We’re going to America to visit Y/N’s family for Christmas on the 15th. I would kinda like to do it on the 30th if that suits you guys?…amazing. Thank you so much for doing this…yeah, yeah, she’s going to absolutely love it…I’ll speak to you soon…bye!”

Hanging up, Dan did a little fist pump in the air as he imagined the collab video in just a months time. Just as he was going to switch the camera off, Phil walked in.

“What did they say?”

“They’re thrilled. 100% happy to do it”

“Amazing!” Phil cried, going to hug Dan.

“Seriously, I have literally never felt closer to crying of happiness since…since…oh, I don’t know. Since the birth of Dil”

“Oh wow. Dil over Y/N. Smooth dude” Phil laughed, walking back out the room to leave Dan to switch the camera off.

“Dan?” You asked him, glancing towards him in a state of confusion.

“What?”

“What was all that about?”

“I don’t know what you mean”

“Well…this isn’t exactly an edit is it? It’s-“

“SHHHH”

Dan quietly pushed the door open to your shared bedroom, the camera pointing down towards the floor. Giggling softly, he climbed onto the bed where you were asleep, placing his legs over both of you as he stood up. Angling the camera towards you as you slept, Dan began to jump on the bed.

“Happy birthday to you!”

“DANIEL!” You cried angrily as you were jolted awake.

“Happy birthday to you!”

“Dan, stop it!” You shouted, the covers falling off of the bed as Dan jumped carelessly on top of you, showing you sleeping in just Dan’s t-shirt.

“Happy birthday to Y/N” he sang out of tune, stopping jumping as he sang your name, the camera filming you squirm underneath him. He collapsed down to his knees, rolling over next to you while keeping the camera at arm's length to capture your shame.

“Happy birthday to you” he whispered in your ear, kissing your cheek gently.

“Thanks for the wake up call Danny boy” you giggled, turning towards him to kiss him passionately, his arm still outstretched to film the two of you.

As you pulled away you smiled lovingly at him, before he stuck his tongue out at you.

“We can’t upload this footage” he laughed, indicating towards the camera as he noticed your confused expression. You groaned as you realised what he was doing, moving your arms to block the lens as you tried to escape out of Dan’s grip.

The video switched quickly to another, showing a video of the two of you on your first Christmas spent together at Dan’s family’s house.

“What did you get Y/N?” Dan’s brother asked, standing up slightly to see over the lid of the box Dan had wrapped your present in.

“Patience Adrian” Dan laughed, panning the camera over to his brother and parents before pointing it back at you.

“Oh my gosh, Daniel” you gasped, instantly recognising the distance bracelets.

“I was thinking white for you and black for me because it matches my soul”

“Daniel…” his mother warned, smiling at the thought of his gift.

“Thank you so much, Dan” you jumped up to kiss him, before handing his to him.

“Its so that when you have to go back to America to see your family or for work, and I can’t come with you, you still have a little bit of me with you”

“Oh god, I’m going to throw up” Adrian faked a gag, his mother slapping him on the arm as a result.

“I love it, thank you Daniel” you smiled at the camera before it shut off, the video switching to another one.

A snapchat video was played on the screen - one that was never posted for Dan’s immaturity. Dan was filming you driving in your car, dancing slightly to the radio.

“Where we heading, Y/N?” He asked you, filming you glance towards him and see him hold his phone up towards you.

“We are heading to Ikea today to do some shopping. We need to buy a new TV stand, some new houseplants for Philly and a new bed”

Dan flipped the camera around to himself, smirking at the camera, “Because I broke it!!!”

“I wouldn’t be so smug about that mister. You’re costing me a goddamn fortune!”

“Calm down, Y/N. You sure weren’t complaining last night” he winked at the camera.

“DANIEL!” You cried out before the snap ran out of time.

“I’m so glad you didn’t post that” you laughed, wiping the tears from your cheeks, “Dan, what is this? We’ve never uploaded any of this”

“You’ll see in just a second” Dan wrapped his arm around you and pulled you to his chest, kissing your forehead and wiping a tear from your cheek before changing his attention back to the video.

The video changed to Dan filming you asleep on him on the sofa, near Christmas as the decorations were stringed up behind you. He stroked your hair gently before resting his hand on your arm.

“I just wanted to say that in moments like these, when you fall asleep on my lap and talk sometimes in your dreams, that I love you more than anything or anyone in the whole world. I would die in a heartbeat for you. I am so incredibly lucky to have found you. You are my whole world”

The second clip started playing and Dan was filming you cooking in the kitchen. He set the camera against a glass and filmed him dancing with you, the bacon in the pan burning as he twirled you and swayed with you to the songs on the radio. At one point, he tried to lift you up in the air to do the dirty dancing lift but your squirming caused the both of you to fall to the ground in heaps of laughter.

The next clip played and Dan was at the piano, filming himself playing his newest piece to send to his grandmother when you plopped down next to him, placing your head on his shoulder and listening to him play so elegantly. He was so humble about his talent and very rarely shared it online. The two of you started laughing when you placed your finger on a random key and disrupted his piece constantly.

The clips changed and Dan was now filming you on your phone in their patio garden, “You always look so beautiful and I constantly wonder how a guy like me scored such a gorgeous girl like you. We are going to have the most beautiful children...if they get all your genes anyway. God, I love the way you just make the simplest of actions the most beautiful things. I could watch you for hours…in a non-creepy way. You make me so happy. You are the reason I’m still here. You keep me going. I can’t wait to marry you one day”

The video changed once again and it was a video Phil took of the two of you when you all decided to go on holiday quite early on in your relationship. You and Dan thought he was taking photos so you kept doing different poses, some for your followers and some for yourself. Dan looked at you lovingly and held you tightly. Unknowing that Phil was filming, you kissed Dan gently with the sea in the background, smiling when his hands squeezed your waist. When you pulled away, Dan whispered the words “I love you” for the first time. You took a step back breathlessly, before jumping into Dan’s arms. You kissed him multiple times, saying “I love you” every time you pulled away. You didn’t know this video existed, but it was already one of your favourite videos of all time.

The video changed once again, to the all of you shopping. Dan filmed you and Phil as you both looked through each of the clothes on the rail in Primark. He sighed contently, “Fuck it.”

He filmed himself walking over to you and explaining he was just going to the camera store with Phil, kissing you on your temple as you were unaware he was filming. The video sped up as the boys walked out of the store, heading to the nearest Jewellers.

“You’re going to do it?” Phil asked Dan, excitement in his face as he watched Dan browse all the rings.

“Course I am. What do you think?” He asked, pointing at the rings in front of them.

“Black diamond”

“You read my mind” he smiled, walking into the store.

The video changed to the last clip, Dan set the camera against something and sat down in the chair in your parent’s house. Your father walked into frame and sat down opposite him, his arms on his legs as he looked at a nervous Dan.

“Sir, I want to just say how grateful I am that you have welcomed me into your family and life. I love Y/N with everything I have and I swear that for as long as I live, I will give her everything she needs. Basically, what I’m trying to ask is…”

“You want to marry my daughter?”

“Y-yes, sir. With all my love in the world, I want to give her the life she deserves. I want her to be my wife. Forever” he began to laugh, wiping the tears from his eyes.

“I thought you would never ask! Of course, Daniel!” Your father jumped from his seat to embrace Dan, laughing happily with him before shouting to your mother in the next room, “DANIEL IS GOING TO MARRY Y/N! WE ARE GOING TO BE DANIEL’S IN-LAWS!”

You hiccuped, your eyes and nose streaming as your eyes were fixed on the screen. You watched the video of your father jumping up and down with Dan fade to black, laughing at your father’s immaturity. You wiped your eyes with your sleeve when you notice that Rafi has joined Benny behind the main camera, holding another camera down towards the floor. You followed his line of sight and gasped when you realised that Dan had moved from his chair and was now kneeling down next to you, a black box in his hands revealing a silver band with a square black diamond. You cried loudly as Dan took his own deep breath, starting to say the words, “Will you -“

“Shut up. Shut up. You know it's a yes you idiot! Yes! Oh my god, yes!” You jumped off of your seat and into Dan’s arms, making the both of you fall to the floor in a laughing but sobbing mess. You heard Dan cry into your shoulder, muttering “thank you thank you thank you” over and over as he tried to push you away to put the ring on your finger.

“Oh, Daniel…Dan, its so beautiful thank you so much”

You heard a large round of applause and cheers from behind the camera, as all of Benny and Rafi’s employees and other reactors had snuck in to watch Dan propose.

You and Dan climbed back into your chairs, very embarrassed as you had fallen onto the floor in a complete scene of PDA.

Benny laughed, still clapping along with the rest of the crowd behind him.

“So guys!” He began, “You two are engaged!”

“Yes!” You cried, holding your hand up and wriggling your fingers to show your new engagement ring, looking at the red, puffy-eyed Dan holding your other hand and smiling widely.

“Congratulations you two, how do you feel?”

“I feel like I’m on cloud nine right now. Every dream of mine is finally coming true” you answered, still sniffling.

“Best day of my life so far” Dan smiled, kissing your cheek.

“Well, we expect you here next time to react to your wedding! And then your first child. And every relationship goals video ever” Rafi added, making the two of you laugh.

“Of course” you nodded, still looking at your new ring.

“We’re just going to wrap up the video now - if that's ok with you guys” Benny explained, yourself and Dan nodding.

“Like this video and subscribe to the Fine Bros” Dan explained, pointing down to the floor as an indication for the description box.

“Thank you so much for watching and we’ll see you again next time! I’m engaged!!” You shouted, moving your hand towards the camera as everyone laughed.

Dan moved to hold your free hand and kiss your temple before you both looked towards the camera, waving your hands, “BYE!!!”

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swainlake · 5 years ago

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Hello! So now that got has ended I'm looking for some tv shows that I could watch after I'm done with my exams. Do you have any suggestions? I'm not looking for anything specific, although if you have watched some good period dramas, I'd love some recommendations. Also wanted to add how much I love your blog, it's really beautiful

tysm that’s so sweet!! i love giving recs so i’ve got a bunch that you might like under the cut; i’ve put a ♡ next to my favs

period dramas:

NEW WORLDS (2014)this one is a mini series, only 4 episodes long, but please don’t let that stop you! it’s about anti-monarchism and rebellion and forbidden love in the 1600′s & is set in both england and america. i cried more than once but the ending is so bittersweet and hopeful!!

POLDARK (2015—)i have a love/hate relationship with this one tbh. i started watching because of the main relationship but i ended up really into it for the side relationships instead?? the actual political plot doesn’t interest me but i love the drama between the family members. also i adore the women in this show, every single female character is well-written and realistic and you’ll love them all (even if at times you hate them). the men tho? the men are pretty much collectively the worst. “what’s wrong with the women in this family?” “the men.”

SPARTACUS (2010—2013) ♡i started watching this before i ever got into game of thrones but if you like the fight scenes in got, you’ll enjoy this! great characters, great fight scenes, great friendships. this one is based on gladiators who are fighting for their freedom.

THE WHITE PRINCESS (2017) ♡okay firstly and most importantly: jodie comer stars in this so you know it’s good. it’s also got michelle fairly (catelyn stark) in it though tbh she wasn’t my favourite character in this and i didn’t find her likeable at all. it’s not very historically accurate ofc but the relationship between henry/elizabeth is honestly the perfect enemies to lovers rep & always lowkey reminds me of book!sansa/jon possibilities

PAN AM (2011—2012)this one isn’t like game of thrones at all but it’s only one season and it’s super cute and has a lot of famous actresses in it like christina ricci & margot robbie. based on the adventures of a crew of pan am stewardesses, this is a good combination of lighthearted fun and chilling cold-war drama. an old favourite.

THE MUSKETEERS (2014—2016) ♡i’ll be gushing over this for years to come tbh it’s really just that perfect. the relationship between the musketeers is so lovely, the personification of ‘brotherhood’ really, but also the romantic relationships are really good too?? which for some reason i personally hadn’t expected. my fav couple is aramis/anne (anne is played by the actress who played roslin frey!) because the forbidden love & the respect and adoration between those two is just perfect but really every relationship (even the ones that don’t become endgame) are written very well

OUTLANDER (2014—)i haven’t watched every single episode of this one but from what i have seen it’s very good, and has some similar themes to game of thrones!! the sex scenes are epic, the main relationship is lovely, and overall its a very realistic show that features supernatural elements!

THE LAST KINGDOM (2015—) ♡i’m not going to lie: i started this series by skipping straight to 2x7 because i’d seen gifs of the relationship between aethelflaed and erik but it was so good i ended up going back and starting from the beginning! this show reminds me of ‘vikings’ more tham game of thrones but it’s not as gory and the characters aren’t all assholes. side note: if you love sansa stark as much as i do you’re gonna love aethelflaed, lady of mercia! she’s actually a real person but this show is based on a book series that looks super interesting! honestly the main character also kind of reminds me of jon snow

HARLOTS (2017—) ♡oh my gosh how do i describe this show?? the family dynamics are so! intricate! and! beautiful! honestly just stunning. everything about this show is s t u n n i n g. the costumes are colourful and vivid and honestly i’d recommend watching just for that but the storyline really does keep you hooked!! also: liv tyler and jessica brown findlay are love interests in this which is honestly a dream come true

BLACK SAILS (2015—2017)okay full disclosure; i haven’t actually seen this but i’ve heard very good things and it’s on my list!! it’s about pirates, i think there’s some queer rep (can anybody confirm??), and there’s lots of amazing women. again, allegedly.

dramas:

THE SOCIETY (2018—)i literally watched the entire first season in a single night so it must be alright, right? basically all you need to know about this is that a town full of teenagers go on a field trip & then return to find all their parents mysteriously missing and their town closed off from the outside world. it’s basically lord of the flies but modern! with some kick-ass friendships! and amazing young women (one literally teaches herself to be a doctor can you believe?)!

SHARP OBJECTS (2018)if you haven’t heard about this one yet idk what rock you’ve been living under but welcome back! this one is a m a z i n g but also hella chilling and the ending is such a shocker if it hasn’t been spoiled for you yet!

THE BOLD TYPE (2017—) ♡i always describe this one as ‘sex and the city for millennials’ but i’ve never watched a single sex and the city episode in my life so i honestly don’t know how accurate that is?? but it’s about a group of 20-something year old women who are best friends and work mates and they love each other so much?? the relationship between the girls is my favourite thing about the show but the show honestly tackles a lot of relevant issues; trump, age gaps, queer rep, immigration, racism, etc. i can’t recommend this enough!

CODE BLACK (2015—2018) ♡you know those episodes in greys anatomy where everything is life-or-death and you’re on edge for the whole episode? that’s basically every single episode of code black. this is hands-down one of my most rewatched shows ever. i love medical dramas and this one balances well written characters with action-packed medical miracles so honestly what’s not to like??

A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES (2018—)okay admittedly the only reason i watch this show is because of the main couple but i can’t help it when they’re just so gosh-darn cute!! they love each other so god damned much! i wasn’t completely sold on this straight away but by ep 3 i was HOOKED. if you like supernatural romances/dramas that are more mature than your usual cw show, this one is a good choice!

THE OA (2016—) ♡i can’t even put into words how much i adore this?? but also: it will confuse THE SHIT out of you. no matter how smart you are, this one will leave you scratching your head. basically: a group of people who’ve had near-death experiences get kidnapped and experimented on. it’s not as brutal as it sounds, in fact the show is exceptionally beautiful, but it does deal with some hard themes and the good guys don’t always win.

12 MONKEYS (2015—2018)do you like time travel? do you like forbidden and yet totally-still-devoted-to-one-another-anyway love? then this is the show for you! this one is dark and gritty and deals pretty realistically with the concept of time travel & self-sacrifice and what people will give up to create a better world. it’s got a happy ending & you wont regret watching!

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE (2018)oh this one will make you cry. in a good way though! long story short a family grows up in a haunted house and it affects them in ways they cannot imagine. it’s hauntingly beautiful and poetic and everybody should watch it at least once imo

comedies:

THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL (2017—)okay so this one counts as a period drama as well but it’s about a COMEDIAN so i put it in the comedy section lol. okay so long story short, a woman is left by her husband, she’s worth 1000 of him & everybody else knows it because you seriously can’t help falling in love with this woman but ofc there’s period-typical sexism she has to face as she struggles with being a single woman, a single mother, and an up-and-coming comedian. def recommend.

SANTA CLARITA DIET (2017—2019)drew barrymore is a zombie!! who lives a normal life but also eats people!! it’s only weird for the first couple of eps. the family dynamics are snarky and witty and they manage to make gore funny?? honestly this entire show is legit laugh-out-loud darkly hilarious.

#if you like any of these & want some recs that are similar please feel free to send another message!#i've got some movies you might like as well #cool ask tag

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grandmasterofwangxiancultivation · 6 years ago

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SV ch.55

Okay I’m nervous.

Looking at the style of murals to the sides of the corridor, there was a strong yin ambiance, and it was clear to see this was Luo Binghe’s headquarters in the Demon Realm.

But I am totally not panicking.

EDIT:

The two both had nothing to say, not giving each other a sideways glance. One in front and one behind, their footsteps made no breath of sound. The atmosphere was stiff and cold.

This is the definition of PAIN. I need some bingqiu communication right now

EDIT 2:

Pushing open the door and entering, the furnishings and arrangement of the room were quite familiar-looking. In fact, it was quite similar to the bamboo house on Qing Jing Peak.

Omg. OMG. So let me get this straight. Lbh spent years mourning his Shizun, keeping the wounds he had left him, keeping sqq's broken sword, keeping his freaking corpse and (now we find out) making a room similar to the one in the bamboo house-

This is borderline obsession and yet my heart aches for lbh so much i just... PLS Shizun. PLS.

EDIT 3:

Now acting like a miserable child and throwing tantrums, making his heart overflow with sympathy. Now again hitting his face and telling him it was all an act. Real or fake, his eyes weren’t sharp enough to clearly see autumn feathers and see through Luo Binghe’s heart to understand what he was really thinking, some parts truth and some parts hypocrisy.

(Guys, sqq is angry because lbh put on a facade in the dreamscape. He is angry and disappointed and wary of lbh possibly using the same "trick" on him again and again just to move sqq's heart. I honestly thought Shizun had understood by now.

Like, okay, lbh tricked him the second time to see if that was really Shizun or just a figment of his imagination, but can you blame him?? You have been dead for years, sqq!! He probably went insane with pain, has always been in love with you when in his eyes you betrayed him by pushing him into the abyss, come on! If you two would just fucking talk-)

While he was still brooding over these thoughts, Luo Binghe walked a step closer to him.

(A n X i E t Y)

EDIT 4: here is an exemplar of Shizun using a series of excuses to keep himself rooted in place and not back down in front of an advancing lbh. Still, he is a mess inside.

BRAVE SHIZUN.

But he was still inevitably tense, his heart stretched taut as a bowstring, his eyelids jumping and fingertips curled.

How was Luo Binghe so perceptive? He advanced another step.

“Shizun, what do you think I’m going to do to you?”

(o m g. Omg o can't feel my legs-) 　

Shen Qingqiu said sincerely, “I cannot guess.”

EDIT 5:

Luo Binghe reached out his right hand. Shen Qingqiu didn’t make a sound or movement, but his gaze couldn’t help but stick to his fingertips, following them as they reached out.

(I AM TOTALLY HYPERVENTILATING RN)

That hand was neat and slender. It didn’t look like the hand of a Demon Race young master who had already taken countless lives, but rather one which was born to pluck strings, a hand to burn incense and bathe in snow. It slid shyly over his cheek, faintly brushing his skin.

(OKAY SOMEONE NEEDS TO CALL AN AMBULANCE R I G H T T H E F U CK N O W 'CAUSE I DON'T THINK MY HEART BEATING OUT OF MY CHEST AND MY LUNGS CONSTRICTING LIKE THIS IS NORMAL?

LBH IS ToUcHiNg Shizun's cheek-)

And then it landed on his throat.

*chokes*

Lbh no- *whispers*

EDIT 6: I died, like, for 5 minutes before gathering the courage to go on. And BLESS GOD I DID BECAUSE

Luo Binghe retracted his hand. The next time he opened his mouth, it was impossible to tell if he was happy, angry, sorrowful, or joyful. “My blood, it’s not responding to my beckoning.”

AAAAHAHSNJXUDKEHXKE DO YOU WANNA KNOW WHY, BINGHE? YOU SEE, IT'S A FUNNY STORY. IT INVOLVES A SNAKE-MAN, MAIDEN SHIZUN AND MANY WOMEN-

EDIT 7:

Luo Binghe said, “It looks like in these short few days, Shizun has had another fortuitous meeting.”　

Shen Qingqiu said, “Well, what can you do about it? Make me drink it again?”　

Luo Binghe said, “You’ll run if you drink it, you’ll run if you don’t, both options are the same. I had better not make Shizun add another layer of loathing for me in his heart.”

(OKAY NO. N O. I'm not good with tension. I can't bear it. So pls stop and no one will get hurt, okay?)

Luo Binghe fixed his gaze on him for a time, then said, “Is there anything you desire?”

Shen Qingqiu said, “Anything is acceptable?”

Luo Binghe nodded. A sudden malicious sentiment arising from his gut, Shen Qingqiu bluntly said, “I want to see you as little as possible. Best if I never see you at all.”

(WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT

THIS IS WRONG, WHAT NOVEL IS THIS, WHAT THE FUCK FUCKITY FUCK

okay it's a joke, right? Ah ah ah ah funny, now stop this. When I said I desperately wanted these two to meet, i meant to pray for FLUFF. NOT THIS. THIS. WHATEVER THE HELL IT IS.

MY HEART IS BREAKING? DO I DESERVE IT, AFTER PATIENTLY WAITING FOR THEM TO MEET? I dOn'T fUcKiNg ThInK sO, so freaking solve this-)

Luo Binghe looked like he never expected Shen Qingqiu to make this sort of request, his face paling.

(SHIZUN YOU WERE MORE CLUER THEN A FREAKING DEMONIC LORD. HUG HIM. HuG hIm Or I sWeAr-)

If you are hearing something, IT'S ME SCREAMING LIKE A MADWOMAN. THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS.

EDIT 8: thank you, system, your presence always makes my anger cool off. I love reading Shizun talk to it, it reminds me this novel is too good to be true, an yet it exists. Bless.

With a ringing notification sound, the System quietly began to download the upgrade package. Shen Qingqiu had a sudden thought and asked, “Right, what is the name of this feature upgrade?”

The System: 【Small Scenario Pusher Luxury Edition.】

SEE SEE I LOVE THE SYSTEM, IT ALWAYS KNOWS WHAT TO DO. NOT ONLY THE SMALL SCENARIO PUSHER IS BACK, IT CAME IN A L U X U R Y EDITION.

Let's go bring down those heartbreak points now

EDIT 9:

With many official duties to attend to, perhaps unable to extricate himself, all along he had not shown his face.

…or maybe that day, his glass heart had been shattered by Shen Qingqiu’s harsh words, and he didn’t dare to appear.　

Shen Qingqiu tore his thoughts away from that latter path with great difficulty.

IS THAT REGRET, SHIZUN? IS IT? I S I T? System, pls summon me and let me go hug lbh or else I'll cry

EDIT 10:

Furthermore, Luo Binghe didn’t act like the characters in the books his younger sister liked to read in his previous life and shackle him with chains, blindfolded and gagged, stripped and beaten. He might as well be content with whatever he has and make himself at home wherever he is.

(SY HAD A YOUNGER SISTER? DO YOU THINK SHE READ HARDCORE BL?)

Bull***t!　

For Shen Qingqiu to attempt to comfort himself with these words, there must be sh*t in his brains! He wasn’t some sort of Stockholm syndrome patient, feeling deep gratitude for being fattened in captivity. Don’t you understand, you need to bring about a fortunate lifestyle yourself, not by relying on others’ charity?!

(You're right, Shizun, of course. That's why there is a pretty simple solution- TALK TO LBH WITHOUT ACCUSING HIM, TRY TO UNDERSTAND. WOULD YOU?)

EDIT 11: this chapter is playing with my patience. Bamboo does not grow in the Demon Realm, but lbh ordered for ppl to find a way. Shizun FLIRTED WITH A MAID ASKING FOR SOMETHING TO EAT BUT THAT BOWL WAS PREPARED BY LBH, BECAUSE IT HAS THE SAME TASTE AND NO ONE EATS HUMAN FOOD THERE AND IT BREAKS MY HEART AND I JUST CAN'T OKAY I AM CRYING STOP THIS SHIT

EDIT 12: sqh is here!

OH. SO HE SOLD SHIZUN OUT. OH, okay. I don't know if I should hate him or congratulate him, I never know if I should consider the events from the point of view of a reader or a writer, me being both (I mean, like, I occasionally write, so I know sometimes one makes characters do strange, despicable things, not like I am a super pro write didn't want to sound pretentious, eh eh), so I'm like "what the fucking hell sqh, what about friendship?" and "omg good job mxtx, this character is so interesting, what even is moral ptf!"

And now

Lbh

Gave Xiu Ya sword back to Shizun. Let's add this to the increasingly long list of "things that show how much lbh cares for Shizun and make my heart crack"

EDIT 13:

On the other side, Shang Qinghua laughed nervously and rubbed his hands, clicking his tongue and saying, “Aiyah, I really, really never thought… the storyline would bend so far out of shape. Remarkable, really remarkable.”

Shen Qingqiu: “The stallion novel protagonist you wrote turned into a cut-sleeve, shouldn’t you be angry?”

Shang Qinghua said sincerely, “It doesn’t matter. Either way, the one he fell for wasn’t me.”

(there, see? I love him.)

Shen Qingqiu gave him a cordial middle finger, lowering his head to polish his sword. Shang Qinghua gave him a thumbs-up. “Really, you don’t need to be so pessimistic. You have good prospects for the future, quite good prospects. These golden thighs, they’re strong, reliable!”

Shen Qingqiu said, “Take your ****ing golden thighs. If I have to hug those thighs, where do you think they’ll take me? Between the legs!”

Shang Qinghua: “Between the legs is even better, ah. Between the legs is a man’s most important place.”

(OMG OMG THIS turning out too good I'm having too much fun!!

Sqh surely is a man of wisdom. BLESS HIM.)

EDIT 14: okay plot, PLOT.

“…” At long last Shen Qingqiu knew the true origin of all those plot holes. “So you just went to write the harem plotline, and might as well leave the more serious Bing-ge’s dad plotline full of holes?”

(So the big final boss should have been lbh's dad? FATHER-IN-LAW IS REALLY GONNA SHOW UP IF SHIZUN FILLS THE HOLES? I AM SO SO S O O O O FREAKING EXCITED.

But I am honestly scared, 'cause this means whatever sqh's previous plan for the novel were, they may still happen. That means everyone is potentially in danger, if the danger is not lbh.)

EDIT 15: SQH WAS GONNA SAY SOMETHING USEFUL ABOUT HOW HE WANTED TO BUILD SQQ'S CHARACTER AND THEN WHAT?

Lbh comes.

Like, I love you baby, but-

Luo Binghe’s eyelashes drooped. After standing for a bit, it seemed he had come to a major decision. He said stiffly, “Even though those earlier events happened in a dream realm, I took advantage of Shizun. But the feelings I revealed to you then, those were not false.”

(GOOD BABY. G O O D. Let it sink, let Shizun understand how much you care.l

EDIT 16: lbh is trying to finally, finally let Shizun understand how he felt and why he did what he did and I'm so glad he is trying. I get why these two would need to learn how to trust one another all over again, that is totally okay, it's fine if they need to guard their feelings for a while before settling this problem, so reading about them talking, about lbh trying to reach Shizun fills me with hope.

His face gradually settled into a gloomy expression from his sneer. Drawing closer the distance between the two, he said, “But what if I said, that towards Shizun, I only remember, not hate, most likely I wouldn’t be believed.”

SEE. SEE.

#scum villain’s self saving system #scum villain #the scum villain’s self saving system #svsss #sv #sv novel #sv ch.55 #sv fangirling mode

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walkingtheplankonasinkingship · 6 years ago

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Well, it’s Fic Writer Appreciation Day, so what better time to make a rec list that no one asked for?

These are just a few of my favorites. I definitely haven’t read all of the legendary KiriBaku fics, so I know there are some amazing pieces that I missed. I also limited myself to only 2 per author and 20 total, so I highly recommend checking out some of the other works by some of these authors!

Hopefully all the links and the cut on this works, because it’s gonna be long.

Students at UA

acceptance and denial by @vikingpoteto

It all goes okay when Kirishima decides to come out to his friends and it all goes wrong when decides that Bakugou is the best fake boyfriend material.

G. Fake dating while still at UA. First fic I ever read and I don’t regret it!

Pro Heroes

slow it down (go easy on me) by @newamsterdame

When a confrontation with a villain throws Bakugou through time, he's forced to face a future he never imagined, and maybe something he can't leave behind.

T. The time travel fic that puts all others to shame.

the fool’s rush by @chonideno

Settling down with each other is naturally what comes after being dorm neighbors for years. It’s time to navigate through adulthood together, to live the daily grind of being pro-heroes, to learn more than they thought they’d like to know about each other, about themselves.

T. Mutual pining with a side of hurt/comfort? Yes, please!

Coming Up for Air by @ellieb3an

Kirishima learns to cope with the trauma of having been trapped in his own quirk, and Bakugo helps him through it.

T. I don’t have any commentary to add that wouldn’t be a spoiler. Just know that I REALLY love this one.

Six Page Spread by @indigonow

They're 22 and Bakugou's finally gotten control over his public image. Think more..."bad boy" and less "explosive asshole".

E. Ongoing. At this point, I think every KiriBaku shipper is already reading this one, but it’s too good not to rec!

Black Out by @kiribakurecs

After a fight gone wrong, Bakugou suffers from irreversible amnesia. Kirishima tries to put him back together again.

T. Ongoing. It’s still early in the story, but I was hooked within the first two paragraphs.

Fantasy AU

such a funny pair by @ellieb3an

6-year-old Katsuki runs away from home and forms an unlikely friendship with the dragon hatchling that has been stalking him through the woods.

G. Nothing should be allowed to be this cute. It will melt even the coldest of icy hearts.

The King of the Mountain by @kobonibomibo

Rumors of the barbarian king are easy to come by, but few have actually lived to tell.

U. Nothing explicit happens, just jokes. But holy crap, I was in stitches from laughing.

what’s a secret amongst friends by @electricitylightning

The five times Bakugou nearly finds out Kirishima’s part dragon and the one time he actually does.

T. Chaotic Bakusquad shenanigans in the fantasy AU. What more could I ask for?

Other AUs

but i’ve got an angry heart by @newamsterdame

Bakugou Katsuki is not going to jeopardize his future a second time, and that means staying away from anyone who gets too close. Kirishima Eijirou has never learned how not to be close to someone. Of course, they end up as next-door neighbors.

T. Quirkless college AU. I don’t know what to say. Words cannot convey how much I recommend reading this fic.

neon season by @chonideno

how kirishima and bakugou share food, beds, bodies, and refuse to admit they want it to last

T. Quirkless AU. Fan fic is not an accurate description of what this is. This is a fucking experience. The mood is incredible and the emotions are intense. It’s a must read.

A Meme A Day by PorcelainRose

Kirishima's always been happy to meet people and make new friends. Needless to say, he's ecstatic when he's informed that he's finally getting assigned a roommate after a month of living alone in a dorm room. He's more than happy to welcome his new roommate with a smile and help him out with anything he needs. He isn't expecting, however, to meet a seriously attractive blonde with intense irises that shine with his favorite color, and who he also has trouble keeping his own eyes off of.

T. Ongoing, but updates weekly. Quirkless High School AU. Super cute and low angst, but it is definitely a slow burn. I look forward to this one every week.

Beating in Time by @patster223

To be honest, it never occurs to Kirishima to actually tell Bakugou that he’s a vampire. Bakugou is the most observant guy on the planet; surely he’s already figured it out. Right?

T. Vampire AU. What can I say, I love some high quality hurt/comfort content, and this is definitely it.

you and I might just be the best thing by @vikingpoteto

Kirishima has the bad habit of falling in love with assholes - and then he meets Bakugou.

T. Quirkless College AU. Kirishima is a pining fool and I love him!

will you lead me? by @kiribakus

If the wolf is going to follow Bakugou into town, the least he can do is pretend he's not a wild animal.

T. Werewolf AU. Perfection. The dynamics between the characters are great, the werewolves are done in a way that I love, and the worldbuilding is beautiful.

Make You Cry (AKA Major Character Death)

Finding home by Save1410

Inko gasped when her eyes fell on Katsuki. “Oh my lord! A kitsune!” His eyes were wide as she passed by her son and kneeled down in front of him. “Oh my oh my. Look at you poor thing!”

T. Baby kitsune Bakugou must find his place in the world after the death of his parents.

Winters Home by @red-rioting

After his release from the hospital the first thing he had done in weeks was buy a large bouquet of flowers, different varieties of reds and orange, from roses to tulips. All the flowers he knew Kirishima admired the most and drove out to the hiking trail, his feet crushing the brown fallen leaves that scattered the ground as he walked the trail.

G. A near-death experience temporarily brings Bakugou together with his lost love. I never cry. I made the mistake of reading this at work and had to hide my tears. It’s so good, if you can handle the sadness I highly recommend!

Non-KiriBaku

saltwater room by reapers

It starts —like all ideas that inevitably lead to one’s downfall do— with something akin to this: Midoriya Izuku. Midoriya Izuku and a five-story house by the beach, completely devoid of any entry-fee --save for the one where Todoroki has to pretend to be Deku’s boyfriend.

All-in-all though, not an awful price to pay for the vacation of their dreams, right?

Right?

T. Tododeku. Quirkless AU. Fake dating. Kinda has the feel of the beachouse part of quote love unquote (which I also recommend even if it’s not technically on this list). Has some great character dynamics.

The Legend of DKFSTA by @kiribaku-some-cute-stuff

Sero gets roped the worst god damned slumber party game of all time.

T. Light Seroroki. Remember the game MASH? The girls make Sero play a game similar to that. There’s a ton of teasing and it’s funny as hell.

fall from the sky with several flowers by @gaybirdkid

Shouto struggles with his overwhelming emotions after Hanta is injured. He doesn't do well with being powerless.

T. Seroroki. Established relationship. Third years at UA. A beautiful piece about a painfully small rare pair.

#fic recs #bnha fic recs #i hope someone finds something they like from this cuz i spent a long time on it

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n0thingiscool · 5 years ago

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May 4th - When Nationalists Killed Students in Ohio...

Today was the day four people were shot to death by a fascist gang in Ohio some 40 years ago.

The [White] National[ist] Guard of Ohio killed four young kids/students for having the audacity to exercise their First Amendment in protest of the Cambodian war.

In a nightmarish constantly repeating history the fucking eight fascists who shot and killed the unarmed students were acquitted by 25 spineless jurors, a team of defense lawyers, some bitch ass judges, and what is most likely a total cover up.

To add insult to injury the garbage cans in the jury indicted the students who didn’t die.

Some of these fascist assholes are still alive. Some have unfortunately even had children.

1. Judges from both a civil and state trial - a. Frank J. Battisti - luckily died with no children b. Don John Young - unfortunately had four kids… odds are that at least one of them are a bootlicker like their dad.

“To Mr. and Mrs. Young were born four children: 1. Celestina, a graduate of Norwalk High School and WardBelmont College, Nashville, Tenn., now a student at the Cleveland School of Art. 2. Don John, Jr., a graduate of Norwalk High School, attends Western Reserve University. 3. Britton D., a graduate of Norwalk High School, attends Western Reserve University. 4. Margaret, attends Norwalk High School.”

http://www.onlinebiographies.info/oh/nco/young-dj.htm

“Judge Don J. Young, who presided over the civil damage suit in United States District Court, praised the jury for its work.

“Never has a jury been given a task so hard as the task given to you,” he said.

“You have done the task no other body in government could. You have been asked to plumb the depths of our civil government, and by your verdicts you have plumbed those depths.

“You are owed the gratitude of everyone in the courtroom, as well as all the people of this free land.”

Judge Young's comments brought another outburst from Mr. Grace. who yelled, “What freedom? This trial has been a sham in every way.””

https://www.nytimes.com/1975/08/28/archives/kent-state-jury-acquits-all-102-panel-in-46million-action-holds-29.html

2. Defense Attorneys

a. Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown

Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown, whose office served as counsel for the National Guard, said the monetary settlement and statement were the moslt practical way to end the litigation and to put the university back on a positive course.

"We've spent thousands of dollars on this litigation over the past 8 1/2 years, and I'm glad it's over," Brown said. "It would have gone on for the next generation, and the damage to Kent State University can now be reversed."

He added: "From a monetary point of view, the state of Ohio did the right thing." https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1979/01/05/ohio-agrees-to-pay-750000-to-settle-with-victims-and-parents-of-dead-in-kent-state-shootings/14483367-3c73-4ce3-96c5-acded36b609c/?utm_term=.8a3b2833ad6d

b. Burt Fulton - this scar on humanity served a life that was way to long and luxurious for a person like him. And he had kids… which really sucks.

“ Burt is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Barbara Joy (Anderson); loving children, Robin (Allen) Schmidt of Westerville, Bradley (Eileen) Fulton of Westerville, and Joseph (Lisa) Fulton of Findlay, Ohio; adoring grandchildren, Erik, Matthew, Sarah, Brooke, Erin, Abby, Hannah, and Parker; 19 great grandchild” https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=burt-james-fulton&pid=180671007&fhid=5981

One defense lawyer, Burt Fulton, praised the guardsmen as “very fine American young men.” https://www.nytimes.com/1975/08/28/archives/kent-state-jury-acquits-all-102-panel-in-46million-action-holds-29.html

“Fulton (Colonel) Burt James Fulton, adored husband and father, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ July 13, 2016 in Delaware, Ohio. “

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=burt-james-fulton&pid=180671007&fhid=5981

He didn’t go to heaven you dipshits. He’s rotting in hell where he belongs and where whoever wrote that trash obit will also meet him.

3. The [white] Ohio National[ist] Guards Murderers

Lawrence A. Shafer,. 28, of Ravenna, Ohio, a former member of G Troop, 107th Cavalry.

James D. McGee, 27, of Ravenna, Ohio, a former member of G Troop, 107th Cavalry.

William E. Perkins, 28, of Canton, Ohio, a former member of G Troop, 107th Cavalry.

James E. Pierce, 29, of Amelia Island, Fla., a former member

James D. McGee 27. of Ra

Ralph W. Zoller, 27, of Mantua, Ohio, a former member of A Company, 145th Infantry.

Barry W. Norris, 29, of Kent, Ohio, former member of G Troop, 107th Cavalry.

Mathew J. McManus, 28, of West Salem, Ohio, a present member of A Company, 145th Infantry.

Leon H. Smith, 27, of Bay City, Ohio, a former member of A Company, 145th Infantry. https://www.nytimes.com/1974/03/30/archives/us-jury-indicts-8-in-campus-deaths-at-kent-state-u-one-present-and.html

ALSO - “Sanford Rosen, the plaintiffs' chief lawyer, said he considered the statement an apology.

But Sylvester DelCorso, who was Ohio's adjutant general and head of the National Guard in 1970, reacted otherwise.

"No, there was no apology," he said. "We expressed sorrow and regret, the same way you express condolences to a friend.”” https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1979/01/05/ohio-agrees-to-pay-750000-to-settle-with-victims-and-parents-of-dead-in-kent-state-shootings/14483367-3c73-4ce3-96c5-acded36b609c/?utm_term=.8a3b2833ad6d

Nothing ever changes ----

“But some officers, other witnesses and photographs contradicted these assertions. A Federal Bureau of Investigation report of 8,000 pages that was used extensively by the present grand jury said that the assertion by the National Guard “that their lives were endangered by the students was fabricated subsequent to the event.”” https://www.nytimes.com/1974/03/30/archives/us-jury-indicts-8-in-campus-deaths-at-kent-state-u-one-present-and.html

“Since the deaths at Kent State there have been at various times, conflicting statements about what actually took place there. It has been reported that the guardsmen began firing without any orders and it has also been reported that orders were issued for them to begin firing. Today's grand jury report did not address itself to this questions.” https://www.nytimes.com/1974/03/30/archives/us-jury-indicts-8-in-campus-deaths-at-kent-state-u-one-present-and.html

“Exactly why the guardsmen fired on the students remains a mystery, but based on a recording of the shootings that Canfora unearthed recently from a Yale University archive, he is now convinced the guardsmen were given an order to fire.

"Right before the gunfire, I was shocked, I was absolutely stunned, to hear what sounded like a militaristic verbal command: "Right here, get set, point, fire,"he said, about hearing the recording.

Although he has called for the investigation to be reopened, he rejects the notion that any guardsmen should be prosecuted at this late date, saying he's only seeking healing and the truth.” https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-05-2010/where_are_they_now_kent_state_shootings.html

“James Rhodes--Ohio governor in 1970, he sent the guardsmen to restore order on the campus. He died in 2001 at the age of 91. "It was a terrible thing," he said on the 30th anniversary of the shootings. "But no one plans a train wreck, either. It just happened. And life goes on.”” https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-05-2010/where_are_they_now_kent_state_shootings.html

“The final part reveals the verdict of the jury which acquitted Governor Rhodes, the Ohio National Guard, and the former President of Kent State University of charges brought against them. It is suggested that there was a payoff and cover-up to prevent the truth from surfacing about the killings. Provided are a chronology of the events and a list of all characters involved in the incident. “ https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED187214

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finding-jericho-blog · 6 years ago

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Tag Game!

I was tagged by @deviantramblings what a nerd am i r i g h t ??? <3

Last

Drink: Starbucks mocha frappe, the bottled kind!

Phone Call: It was my mother, a couple of days ago when I was on vacation! I don’t talk on the phone often at all xD

Text: Toooo my mother, “Thank you >:D” (she brought me that coffee!)

Song: SIAMÉS - "The Wolf"

Time You Cried: Uuuhhhh a couple of days ago, while I was on vacation (IT WAS DEFINITELY A RELAXING VACATION, ABSOLUTELY!!)

Ever

Dated someone twice: Noooo, I don’t make the same mistake twice. X’DD

Kissed someone and regretted it: Nah!

Been cheated on: Nope!

Lost someone special: I grandfather when I was very young, my great grandmother fairly recently.

Been depressed: Yes, of course.

Gotten drunk and thrown up: Nope! I drink very little, and when I do, I don’t drink a lot at a time.

Favorite colors: Orange, aqua blue, yellow, green!!! <3

In the last year you have

Made new friends: OH YES!!! <3

Fallen out of love: I don’t.... think so?

Laughed until you cried: A lot!

Found out someone was talking about: ... Found out someone was talking about what???? This question is the confusion.

Met someone who changed you: Definitely, my friends that I’ve made definitely have!

Found out who your friends are: I guess so?? I don’t know, it’s not been quite nearly that dramatic. XD

Kissed someone on your Facebook friends list: On the cheek?? Yes, my mother and my father! XD

General

How many of your Facebook friends do you know irl: Pretty much all of them, I do have lots of internet friends on there, a couple of whom I’ve met in real life!

Do you have any pets: I have three cats! Milo, Miwa, and Mischa!

Do you want to change your name: Nah, I’m chill with my name.

What did you do for your last birthday: It was my 22nd birthday, I think I had a lunch at Chile’s and then had cake at my house, then had dinner later at my grandmother’s house with my father! And theeeen.... visited my other grandparents for a sec and relaxed the rest of the night. c:

What were you doing at midnight last night: I was watching youtube and working on my reply for @deviantramblings and I’s rp, and looking at our discord longingly. X’DDD

What is something you can’t wait for: Um.... Well my birthday is the 20th and I’ve asked for DBH (because I’m a pleb who only watched people play it) and I’m also gonna get some posters... And cake will be tasty.. And I look forward to my next roleplay reply... I’m looking forward to sleeping tonight. I’m tired. XD

What are you listening to right now: One of ChilledChaos’ videos, it’s on in the background as I type this~

Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: I had a great uncle named Tom but I only talked to him once.

Something that gets on your nerves: Mmmmm pretty normal stuff, people who chew with their mouths open, people who are J E R K S, people who are constantly throwing themselves a pity party and always have to one up you when you have something wrong with you..

Most visited website: MMMM.... I visit a lot of sites about the same amount, but I’d say... YouTube probably. X’D

Hair color: Auburn

Long or short hair: LOOONG, it’s past my booty!

Do you have a crush on someone: Well, I think so?? XD

What do you like about yourself: Ugh... hmm.. I can draw sometimes, I’m alright at writing, my hair is pretty neat, I like my hazel eyes (did you know hazel eyes are called central-hetrochromia???) I can get a long with most anyone as long as they aren’t total assholes, I’m easy to please... IDK???

Want any piercings: Nah I don’t wanna willingly impale myself. xD

Blood type: My mother says I’m AB+ but I don’t know if she even remembers, so.. I don’t know?? MAYBE AB+? XD

Nicknames: HMMM... Leesi, Lee, Smiley, Sissy, Feather, Chicka-Dee (my grandma)... That’s about it really!

Relationship status: Taken

Zodiac: Virgo!

Pronouns: She/her!

Favorite tv shows: Stranger Things, Doctor Who, The Originals, Game of Thrones, ... um... shoot I haven’t watched too many tv shows lately.. hmm..

Tattoos: Two

right or left handed: Right!

Ever had surgery: Nope! Piercings or ear piercings: None!

Sport: You mean like... going outside... and doing t h i n g s ? No thanks~

Vacation: L O T S, my family and I went to Florida a LOT, but I’ve been all over the US!

More general

Eating: Ramen right now!

Drinking: Coffffeeee... because I’m going to go to sleep soon and I like to torture myself.

About to watch: Still watching ChilledChaos on Youtube!

Waiting for: Everything XD

Want: Mmm... I could go for these hazelnut wafer wrap things I get sometimes, they’re so tasty but they’re always out of stock! D:

Get Married: Well, yeah, hopefully--- maybe?

Career: Artist??? I guess?

Which is better

Hugs or kisses

Lips or eyes

Shorter or taller (I’m 5`0 everyone is taller than me)

Older or younger

Nice arms or stomach (?? I don’t care about this so idk)

Hookup or relationship

Troublemaker or hesitant

Have you ever

Kiss a stranger: No!

Drunk hard liquor: Nope!

Lost glasses: I’m pretty sure I did nothing but lose my glasses when I wore them XD

Turned someone down: Yes

Sex on first date: No!

Broken someone’s heart: I hope not! D:

Had your heart broken: Mmmm... nah, I wouldn’t say that. felt disappointed, yes, but not had a broken heart.

Been arrested: No XD Cried when someone died: Well yes, of course.

Fallen for a friend: Yeeaaaah. It worked out tho!

Do you believe in

Yourself: Sometimes.

Miracles: Eh..

Love at first sight: Mmm, nah I don’t think so? Love takes time.

Santa Clause: When I was younger of course!

Kiss on the first date: Maybe!!

Angels: Mmmm... naaaah.

Others

Best friend’s name: Maite, Lauren ( @deviantramblings ) Nikki, Michelle

Eye color: Hazel!

Favorite movie: S O MANY UMM.. Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, Home, Inside Out, TMNT: Out of the Shadows... sooo many more..

Favorite actors: Bryan Dechart, Jesse Williams, Valorie Curry (I L O V E THEM ALL), Chris Pratt, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner, I really enjoy Johnny Depp (even if he’s an asshole), Orlando Bloom... basically anyone from my fandoms really they’re all my favs <3

Tagging: Uhhh.... uh.... I don’t... have many people to tag... This is awkward. Listen just.. Do this if you want to and tag me like I tagged you, deal???

#personal #tagged #friend #tags

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evilblot · 6 years ago

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Questions for your OCs

Got tagged by @bluenightfire so here it is, starring Oliver Veenstra and Greg Madsen (aka the odd speech mannerism duo):

1. What’s the maximum amount of time you can sit still with nothing to do?

O: Methinks not more than ten minutes then I has't to findeth something to doth, otherwise mine mind starts to wander in places whither it's best not to wend… 《 nervous giggle 》

2. How easy is it for you to laugh?

G: Being a child at heart and walking ticklish spot makes Greg what has been defined as a “Laughter Disaster”.

3. How do you get yourself to sleep at night?

O: It depends on how not restful I am. If 't be true I doth not collapse in sleep chamber at unreasonable times, I usually taketh time to relax by writing music or reading something. Or I masturbate. Or the three of them and not necessarily in that order.

4. How easy is it to earn your trust?

G: Greg tend to trust people easily but Greg ain’t naive about it. Like what they say, fool Greg once shame on you, fool Greg twice shame on Greg, fool Greg three times and congratulation you’re an asshole.

5. What were you told to stop/start doing most often as a child?

O: Mine mother at each moment toldeth me that I hadst to cease trying to completely replace mine father, not because the lady didst not appreciate that I hadst becometh the backbone of the family but rather because she wanted me to giveth priority to myself once in a while...

6. Do you swear? Do you remember your first swear word?

G: Sometimes, but Greg try not to. About Greg’s first swearing it could have been calling one of Greg’s classmates from elementary school an asshat. But in Greg’s defense Greg thought it was just a very silly headgear.

7. How do you cope with confusion?

O: I tryeth to worketh through mine thoughts, like considering mine assumptions and thinking about the consequence to avoid jumping into conclusions. What I still doth since lest I an emotional roller coaster but at least I tryeth.

8. Do you have a system of remembering names, long lists of numbers, things that need to go in a certain order?

G: Well, mentally placing things on top of each other often helps. Alternatively, sticky-notes strategically placed around the house are a blessing.

9. How do you deal with an itch found in a place you can’t quite reach?

O: Being rather flexible the problem doest not arise. Unless tis in the presence of the right person, in that case I’d shamelessly pretend I can’t reacheth and taketh advantage of ‘t to receiveth a free back rubbeth, if 't be true thee understandeth what I mean… 《 insert sensual brow wiggle here 》

10. What colour do you look best in? (Does he/she actually look best in that colour?)

G: Dunno, it’s not like Greg mind that much… (Surprisingly he looks handsome in pink, especially in rose quartz)

11. What animal do you fear most?

O: Lest I not afraid of any animal in particular, if 't be true I’d rather sayeth that I feeleth an intense disgust for slugs.

12. How do you speak? Is what you say usually thought of on the spot, or do you rehearse it in your mind first?

G: Greg don’t mince words, in fact Greg like to think Greg be a quite plainspoken man.

13. What makes your stomach turn?

O: Senseless violence. Thus having becometh the progenitor of a race of murderers without mine knowledge hath taken quite a toll on me.

14. Are you easily embarrassed?

G: Not really, indeed usually it’s up to Silvia to get embarrassed in Greg’s place lol. (I can confirm)

15. What embarrasses you?

O: Faux pas. And oft coequal myself.

16. What is your favourite number?

G: 8 because it’s shaped like a friend. Like Greg. (he makes me so cheesy wtf 😂)

17. If you were asked to explain the difference between romantic and platonic love, how would you do so?

O: I suppose I can summarize ‘t in platonic love is ride or kicketh the bucket while romantic love is till death doth thee part.

18. Why do you get up in the morning?

G: Uh….. Do you take hunger for an answer?

O: Valid. 🙌

19. How does jealousy manifest itself in you?

O: At first feelings of insecurity, possessiveness and inadequacy, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Thee doth not wanteth to knoweth what kind of monster I becometh at which hour ‘t cometh to matters of the heart...

20. How does envy manifest itself in you?

G: Well, Greg simply ignore the thing but then Greg will inevitably get passive aggressive. Then Greg will imitate the person Greg envy in some way, either by the way they behave or dress. Maybe even do both. It depends on the individual...

21. Is sex something you’re comfortable speaking about?

O: I believeth that the answer lies in the question previously madeth concerning mine methods of sleeping.

22. What are your thoughts on marriage?

G: Greg believe in marriage, actually Greg think tying the knot is one of the biggest milestones of your life. Sure, it takes times and a lot of commitment but in the end it’s totally worth it.

23. What is your preferred mode of transportation?

O: I most like riding on horseback, but I’d not sayeth no to a boat trippeth especially if 't be true it's on longships.

24. What causes you to feel dread?

G: The future.

25. Who do you most regret meeting?

O: I would like to sayeth Zarok but I realize that if 't be true I hadst not hath followed that gent to Gallowmere I would nev'r has't hath met Lord Kardok nor the love of life, so I in earnest would not knoweth.

26. Who are you most glad to have met?

G: Greg’s naughty pie, of course. (Save meee 🙈)

27. Do you have a go-to story in conversation? Or a joke?

O: Not that I can bethink of ‘t, fear me.

28. Could you be considered lazy?

G: Greg'd rather say Greg be in energy saving mode.

29. Do you actively seek romance, or do you wait for it to fall in your lap?

O: I hath used to beest a very quiver romance seeker but then true love sooth hath fallen into mine lap so I guess that's ‘t. ‘t doesn't matter what thee doth because in the end love wilt findeth a way itself.

30. What memory do you revisit the most often?

G: When Greg met Silvia for the first time because Greg often wonder what Greg life would have been like if Silvia had not ended up mistakenly in the penitentiary where Greg was locked up and had not dragged Greg out of there… 《 shudders 》

31. How easy is it for you to ignore flaws in other people?

O: I mean, I tryeth to since lest I a stout believer that tis well enow not to beest perfect. But, at the same time, methinks thither is at each moment room for improvement so I point ‘t out without offending the person concerned so that maybe we can worketh ‘t out together.

32. How sensitive are you to your own flaws?

G: Incredible to say but Greg is a delicate soul that takes a lot personally. In plain words Greg be very sensitive, please be gentle.

33. How do you feel about children?

O: I love children, being the eldest brother among other 6 children I has't practically grown those folk and I doth not bethink thither is anything better than to beest in their company. Sure, oft those gents art noisy and clingy but at which hour thee cometh home at the end of the day and thee findeth yourself sooth submerged by their exuberant attachment well, then thee understandeth that those gents very much art the most precious thing ever.

34. How badly do you want to reach your end goal?

G: In case you haven’t noticed yet, Greg prefer to take things calmly so Greg can wait.

35. If someone asked you to explain your sexuality, how would you do so?

O: Well, lest I a sir I like women, there's not much else to sayeth methinks..?

Aaand that’s it, thanks for your time. I won’t tag anyone but feel free to do it with your OCs too if you fancy to.

#oc questions #summoned #atrocity #oliver veenstra #greg madsen #sorry it took so long but i'm never ready to do this kind of stuff lmao

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Irked

Author: lokilover9 Chapter: #18 Rating: Mature Loki began pacing the kitchen floor, continuing to criticize himself, for upsetting Shandi again. ‘Brilliant, God of stupidity. Expand your list of reasons to apologize. Certainly she's more than impressed with you now.’ While he festered in misery, Clint began snoring down the hall. It quickly became so obnoxious, Loki considered putting a pillow over his head when an idea came to mind. Then he went to him, used magic to prevent an impending hangover and smiled. ‘See you bright and early, baby cakes.’ Suddenly a thud occurred from above, followed by a loud curse and he ventured upstairs. ‘Norns, my lovely oaf. I wish not to invade your privacy further, yet must assure you aren't broken.’ Shandi was brushing herself off, as he entered her room invisible. “It would appear imbecilic tendencies prevail in all males, no matter what planet they're from.” She climbed into bed and flopped back onto the pillow. “They can be, at times.” Said Nat. “At times? This one seems to favor such behavior. Less than forty eight hours passes and poof, he oversteps a boundary I specifically asked him not to.” “‘Poof?’” “Yeah Nat, ‘poof.’ Are you not familiar with the word?” “I am, but your cuteness is almost unbearable at the moment. Would you mind toning it down a bit?” “Seriously?” Nat smirked. “I don't believe he intended to and looked very forlorn after you left. Tell me something, vibrator masher. Has anyone else besides Loki, expressed concern about your terrible diet?” Shandi sighed. “You, Steve, Pepper...and Tony.” “Who’s also a Fruit Loops fan, so if ‘he's’ on your case…..” “Point taken, but you don't mess with my stuff.” “You've only just come to bed.” “Never mind.” “Chill out woman, I'm trying to make you laugh.” Nat went quiet for a moment. “Alright, I've another question. You've had gardening experience, what would that peony job involve?” “How is that related to anything?” “Humor me, will you?” “Fine, geez. Digging large holes, implanting wiring for the lighting, positioning plants then replacing the soil. You'd have to measure and cut weed barrier to prevent the decorative rocks from sinking into it..lay and level them...put a border around it...then there's clean up…” The more Shandi spoke, a realization came to her. “Wait, we never visited any garden centers.” “So the supplies came, via magic?” “He must've conjured them in the garage, but there's no using magic outside.” “All that work sounds time consuming. Didn't you say he made breakfast, too?” “Yeah.” “Mm. I'd guess he started around dawn, to finish everything by then. I wonder what his incentive was?” “I had said I liked them, but…” Shandi watched a big smile grow on Nats face. “Wait, you don't think..do you?” “What? That Loki has begun seeing beyond your pretty face, like you’ve always wanted him to?” Loki watched Shandi blush, like one of her deepest secrets were uncovered. ‘Apparently, I ‘am’ an imbecile.’ “How did you even know, Nat?” “I'm highly observant. Has it registered yet, he did all that to impress you?” Shandi reached for the sheets at the beds end. “That's a nice thought, but I'm on a mission and need to remain focused. Let's get some sleep.” Nat rose too and locked eyes with her. “Why are you so reluctant to pursue your interest in Loki?” "Tony." Shandi quietly stated. "He'd hate me.” “He could never hate you, beautiful. Besides, I wouldn't tell him.” “Really?” “That's your decision. I'd only do so, if believing Loki a threat.” “You trust him, Nat?” “I wouldn't be here, otherwise. Look, Loki tricking you was wrong, but I've considered raiding your kitchen with a dumpster bag and hurling it off Tony's landing deck, on several occasions. Would you stop trusting me afterwards?” “No and see your point.” “I know he's irked you on other occasions too, but I think he regrets all that and is trying to make amends. Give him a chance. Maybe you'll be pleased with the results. If not, toss him off that balcony Tony mentioned.” Shandi chuckled and Loki rolled his eyes. ‘Must you remind her of that, Kroshka?’ “Sounds like a plan.” “Alright. I'll help you lift him, then.” “I meant the chance, you nutter.” ‘You won't regret it, Pet.’ Nat suddenly pushed Shandi down and hovered over her. “Good and now it's bribery time. Once you're fucking, I’ll only keep your secret, on one condition.” “Uh oh. Why do I get the feeling you having your way with me is involved?” Loki's brow arched. ‘I beg your pardon?’ “Because it is.” ‘Well, well, ladies, Cupid was right. You ‘are’ Vixens.’ “Filthy slut.” ‘What foul language, darling.’ “Says the one who let my hand freely roam between her legs, twice today.” ‘Did she now?’ A playful struggle then ensued, leaving Shandi in only her panties. ‘Ooooh, I'm liking this.’ “Did you think I missed the subtle way your thighs kept tightening while sitting next to him?” Asked Nat. “No they didn't.” She traced her lips across Shandis cheek, then sucked and slowly nibbled down her neck. “Liar. It happened every time you moved. Were you fantasizing about him touching you? I was.” “Oh lord.” Nats tone became sultry as she toyed with one of Shandis nipples. “The movie played as he pressed your shoulders back, draped a leg over yours, firmly pinning you in place. Magic dissolves your bottoms and he caresses up your inner thighs, his cock stiffening as you squirm. ‘You'll enjoy this.’ He whispers. Your eyes widen when I place a finger to my lips and he smiles. ‘So will our audience.’ Discovering you wet, he teases amidst your lips until his fingers glisten, then slides two, deep into your warmth.” Nat reached into Shandis panties, doing the same, then continued acting out everything she spoke. “You struggle to stay quiet, but he's relentless, pumping and exploring at various speeds, while revealing his desire for you. Can you hear his dirty words, beautiful?” Shandi whimpered when Nat strummed over her g spot. “All that passion and longing...raging like a maddening fever he can't wait to unleash? Your cries become louder, as he coaxes you towards release, the squelching from your arousal, sounding obscene. Fearing you'll wake Clint, you claw at Loki's arm, pleading with him to stop, but are refused. Then I step in, pinning your other leg and wrist, restraining you further. I stroke your cheek as Loki bites along your shoulder and neck until you pant.” With that, Shandi quivered and gripped Nats shoulders. “Oh, please don't? I'm too...ohhhh.” “Too loud? Who gives a shit? Clints done until morning and Loki won't hear a thing with this storm raging. You're going to cum for me, beautiful, now keep listening…” ‘Mmm..yes pet. Obey the lady.’ “Then he stops, holding his hand before your face, forcing you to watch as I suck and lick your essence from his fingers.” ‘Fuck, Kroshka. You'd make a great porn star.’ “When done, we place you on all fours, bind your wrists behind your back and he grips your hips, sinking his erection into your eager pussy. Your back arches, granting deeper access and once he moves, you’re done for. Moaning in ecstasy, being fucked through multiple orgasms.” Shandi responded in breathy moans. “I’ve never..I...” “You've never experienced multiples?” “No.” Nat tisked. “Poor thing. I'll bet Loki will give them to you. Are you aware he's a Dom?” She smiled when Shandi pulsated around her fingers. “Trust me, it's true.” By this point, Loki's mouth watered from Shandis scent and his cock had hardened so painfully, he was indulging it in a gentle massage. ‘Very perceptive Kroshka and multiples she shall receive.’ “I'm so grateful to be giving you pleasure, again. Do you know why? After laying in his bed, you'll never want for another.” Shandis nails dug into Nats skin and she moaned against her neck. Mmmm..return to the fantasy, beautiful. Loki's still fucking you, cum for him.” Shandi lost it, moaning uncontrollably and Loki released his cock, before giving himself away. ‘When I get my hands on you….’ Nat whispered as Shandi caught her breath. “May I do it, beautiful? Taste you how I've wished to, just this once?” As erotic as Loki envisioned that to be, a sudden streak of possessiveness overtook him. ‘Sorry, Kroshka. She's mine and that exceeds the permissible.’ Nat was kissing above Shandis navel when a loud bang and the sound of glass shattering, made them jump. Loki returned to his room, quickly altered his attire to night clothes and knocked, asking if they were alright. Then he darted down the front stairs to see Clint rising from his slumber. “Did you hear something?” “Might you need a hearing aid, Cupid?” As he investigated the house, Shandi and Nat sauntered down in robes and they all gathered at the front stairs. “Nothing's broken inside. I'll check the outer guest room.” Clint offered to help, then slid a hand down his face. “Shit, the truck!” “You didn't put in the garage?” “I forgot!” “No need to panic. We can…” Before Loki could finish, Clint stepped out into the storm and complete darkness. “Move it after I turn on the lights?” He flicked a switch and seconds later, Clint barged back in and slammed the door. “FUCK ME!” “That's Kroshkas job. Is there a problem?” “A large tree branch broke through a back window, dented the door and the interior is getting doused!” “Be thankful it wasn't a bilgesnipe. You'd be walking back to Manhattan.” “Really Cactus? Tony's going to freak.” “He'd be grateful neither of you were in it. Get the keys and come.” They removed the branch together, so the truck could fit in the garage, then Clint reentered, soaked. “Where's Loki?” Asked Shandi. “Using magic to repair everything in the garage.” Nat started upstairs and he and Shandi followed. “Come baby cakes, I'll get you a towel. She was handing it to him when suddenly tossed over his shoulder. “What the...are you looking for an ass whoopin?’ “I'm cold, darlin.’ Come keep me warm?” “Pffft. Do I have a choice?” “Nope, Caveman Clint has claimed his woman.” He winked at Shandi, while closing the spare room door. “Don't wait up for her.” Shandi had just returned to the bottom of the stairs, when Loki came in. Hair damp and tousled, his dirtied white t shirt, clinging to every ripple on his torso, night pants resting just above his hips. She ran her eyes over him without even realizing it. “Clint gone to bed?” He asked. “Hm?” Loki stifled a smirk. “Clint?” “Oh, yes. And the truck?” “Back to its former self.” A moment of silence fell between them, before Shandi offered the towel in her hands. “‘Thought you might need it.” Loki was about to talk, when Clint shouted. “Oh please, darlin! Not the nipple clamps!” It was obvious he was messing with Nat and Loki couldn't resist. “Do you think she’ll pull out the spanking paddle and make him plead for mercy?” Shandi smirked. “I hope not. Goodnight.” “Shandi?” She turned to him on the stairs, his gaze making her knees quiver. “Yes?" “Thank you.” “Sure.” Shandi returned to bed, but sleep eluded her with sounds of Nat quietly moaning in the next room and thoughts of Loki, wet. He'd gone for a shower to relieve himself while imaging Shandi, legs locked around his ass, leaving claw marks on his back as he drove into her, like an insatiable beast. His seed shot beyond the water droplets coating tiles, as he moaned and grunted through a wicked orgasm, until collapsing against the wall with a growl. “Fuuuck. If this continues much longer, I'll go mad.” Afterwards, he ventured into the hall, invisible, and stopped when hearing the sounds from Clints room. ‘Perfect. You're exactly where you belong, Kroshka.’ Then he entered Shandis and almost laughed, finding her covering both ears with pillows. ‘Troubles, Pet?’ She sat up and grumbled. “Great. They're fucking, he's catching zees and once again, I'm headed for a cold shower. If magic is so wondrous, why wasn't he dry before coming back in?” Loki smirked. ‘If that's what ails you, I regret nothing.’ He watched as Shandi lathered her breasts, until another tent rose in his pants. ‘Perhaps I should leave, before lust catapults logic into a portal.’ He read quietly in his room, until silence fell in Shandis, then returned to remove her impending hangover. Now only Nats was left and when she opened Clints door, Loki followed her to the main floor bathroom and swore he heard her crying. Shortly after, she returned to Shandi, carefully climbed in behind her, kissed the back of her head and softly whispered. “You've a challenging road ahead, beautiful. Love isn't easy. Believe me, I know.” She wiped a fallen tear from her cheek. “Regardless, I'll always be here for you.” While she fell asleep, Loki started recalling her past and present behavior in Shandis presence. Nat smiled, laughed and talked more, when normally quiet and elusive. She’d frequently touch Shandi, be it a stroke to the hair, or caress to the arm, paid her compliments, escorted her around town, kindly advised and encouraged, helped her adjust to becoming an Avenger and how protective she always seemed of her. ‘Is it possible you love them both, Kroshka? Rest assured, I'll be watching you much closer until she’s laid with me and what challenges do you speak of? Is there news from Manhattan, I'm oblivious to? I shall eavesdrop on your conversations with Clint, whenever possible. Perhaps being the bosses closest friend, has its benefits.’ By the morning, the storm was raging again, waking Shandi a little early. She smiled finding Nat with her and decided to make some coffee. Halfway down the stairs, it registered Clint and Loki's doors were wide open. ‘They're up?’ She thought. ‘It's awfully quiet.’ After checking every room, she peeked in the garage then returned and yanked the blankets off Nat. “Get up, we've a problem!” Nat opened one eye. “Have you a death wish, woman?” “Dammit, I'm serious! Clints taken the truck and I can't find Loki anywhere!”

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