#madfree

[softsillytwsted]

Study Time!

Two weeks into the school year and Crewel has decided to quiz the class on a quarter of the 100 medicines and poisons they are required to know.

Thus began an impromptu study session at the library with a freaked-out Deuce, a miserable Ace who would rather be anywhere but here, a delusional Grim who thinks he’s above studying, and of course you - who’s more worried about Grim tanking your grade than your own performance.

You all managed to find an empty study room to hole up in. This was rather fortunate, because the noises Deuce was making as he clutched his head and stared with wide, bloodshot eyes at the textbook were disruptive. 

“AaAAaaAaAa!” came his pterodactyl shriek.

“Oh Great Seven, shut the fuck up!” was heard, followed by Ace’s textbook hitting Deuce on the head.

“That was uncalled for Ace!” the textbook was flung back.

Irritated, Ace’s lips twisted into a mocking smirk before taking his deck of cards that he was playing with instead of studying and flipped the entire deck right in front of Deuce’s face. Caught off guard by the bridge of cards flying towards him, Deuce sputtered backwards before rising in his seat to tower over Ace. The ginger mirrored Deuce’s actions, ready to throw down.

On the other side of the table, you let out an exasperated sigh before taking Grim out of the study room. “Let’s go see if we can find any study guides.” You were doubtful, but you didn’t want to get yourself, and more importantly Grim, involved in an ADeuce squabble. 

The two of you headed towards the potions section first. 14 Potions to Steal a Heart, 666 Diabolical Potions, Potions for Dummies... You paused at the last book, but before you could take it out, you felt something heavy collapse on top of you. You fell painfully to the floor and the entire side of your body closest to the bookshelf was trapped under a mass of muscle.

What the fuck? Why does this always happen to you?

“Fgnnah!” Grim yelped and managed to squeeze out of the sandwich of shoulders you and the mystery person made. “Hey what gives? ...Huh? he’s sleeping!”

You tried to look at his face but could only see his silver hair. Faintly, you could hear him snoring. “It doesn’t matter,” you wheezed. “Help get him off of me!”

At first you both tried to shake him awake and hiss in his ear, but that didn’t work. Pulling yourself out from under him or pushing him away was also ineffective and earned you a smack of his temple to your cheek. 

“Huff huff... That’s it!” Grim was all but ready to shoot a fireball at him, but you managed to squeeze his mouth shut.

“Oh no you don’t! You could burn all the books here! Just go get Ace and Deuce!” you hissed.

Slightly disappointed that he can’t fry your captor into a crisp, Grim harrumphed before running away with a “You owe me one!”

Yeah sure. Already done with life at the ripe age of 16, you laid your head down and stared blankly at the library ceiling.

“Kyaaa! Y/n get a room!” was Ace’s response once he saw your predicament. You could tell from the crack in his voice that he was trying hard not to laugh.

Your free hand shot up like a rocket to give Ace the bird. “Like the one you and Deuce were in?”

“Ohoh? Was our little Prefect jealous? If you were lonely, Deuce and I are more than happy to mess with you. Right Deuce?” Ace shot back.

“Sh-shut up! Shut up both of you!” Deuce sputtered. The poor boy was flustered over not only the scandalous scene in front of him, but the things you and Ace were implying.

Impatient, Grim stood on his hind legs and put his front paws on his hips. “Just hurry up and get Y/n out of there you two!”

“Yeah yeah,” Ace drawled and positioned himself in front of you. “Chocolate croissant.” 

“Iced latte,” added Deuce who took a more strategic position to lift the man off of you.

“Tuna can,” chirped Grim, intending to not help at all.

“Alright fine! Now hurry up!” and with that, your Heartslabyul friends hoisted the silver haired man off of you and into a sitting position, leaning against the bookshelf.

“Fucking finally!” you huffed and scratched your head.

It was then, after all the trouble you went through, that the man woke up.

“Ah! ...Huh? Did I fall asleep again?” he asked while slowly looking around him. The four of you deadpanned at the man and you decided to lay out your grievances to him. His furrowed brows, which you quickly realized to be part of his default expression, slowly rose up in surprise. “Oh, I must have troubled you. Sorry.”

No shit!

“Well... Uh, we’ll be on our way now,” you muttered before grabbing the Potions for Dummies book and heading back to the study room. Once you were there, Grim takes a seat on a table next to his notebook while the rest of you occupy the remaining four chairs.

“...”

“Wait a minute why are you here!?” Ace exclaimed while wildly pointing at the silver haired man. You honestly would rather get back to studying, but Deuce, despite his genuine efforts to study, takes the distraction like a fish to bait.

He crossed his arms and tilted his head. “Do you need something from us... um?”

“My name is Silver. A second year from the Diasomnia dorm.” 

“Okay Silver-senpai, why are you here?” you sighed.

Silver nodded at you before explaining that he won’t feel right until he makes it up to you for crashing into you. “It’s strange. I sleep often, but I usually wake up easily. I wonder if it’s because of the old man’s cooking...”

“Um Silver-senpai,” began Deuce. “We’re actually studying for our first Potions quiz. Do you have any tips for us?” Despite their first meeting, Silver’s stern countenance, integrity, and most of all his athletic muscles made Deuce view his senior with respect. Silver glanced to the side and grabbed his chin in thought, causing Deuce to lean in closer.

“... ... ... Hmm...” The silver haired man straightened up and looked at you all. “Read the text book.”

“...”

“...”

“...”

“NO SHIT!” Ace screamed and flipped his book in outrage.

Grim huffed and quirked an eyebrow at Silver. “If you’re gonna be a nuisance, you might as well leave!”

Surprised, Silver responded, “Was that not good enough?” He crossed his arms and looked down with a troubled frown on his lips. “Let me try again. I won’t leave until I make it up to you.”

Deuce, who was shaken from having his image of a manly senpai shattered, hesitantly asked, “Then do you remember the Potions quiz? Do you know what was on it?”

“Ah,” he nodded. “I do.” 

Everyone leaned in, hope filling their eyes. Silver straightened up again and took his time to stare at everyone in the eyes.

“Unfortunately, I fell asleep during the test. I don’t remember anything.”

Cue everyone falling face down on the table. After a beat, Deuce slumps in his chair, crestfallen and you’re trying your hardest to prevent Ace and Grim from jumping Silver. Before anyone can say anything, however, the door bursts open and in comes Sebek yelling, “Silver! There you are you lowly human! You’re late for guarding the Young Master!!”

“Oh, it’s that time already?” Silver responded and followed Sebek out of the study room. Before Silver fully exited the room, he turns around to face you. “If you need anymore help, you are welcome to find me in the Diasomnia dorm.”

The scene before him is one of carnage. You’re tightly holding Grim by the mouth, which was emitting gray smoke, and desperately putting out a fire with your free hand. Deuce has Ace in a headlock, before the ginger managed to flip Deuce over the table.

Silver takes one look around the room, before calmly leaving. His mind now focused on protecting his master.

[hightopsxheels]

Before. During. After. Scroll to see the transformation ✨Hair by @ancestralstrands Captured by @hauntjayla 🌻 #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #afropunk #ancestralstrands #madfree #hairtales #flowerpower #cowrieshells #braids #blackhair #afro #naturalhair #sisterhood #blackwomen #Harlem #NYC #HarlemStage #hairtalesHS #myhaircrush #tribalfaceadornments

[murdereraisuha]

Trios of characters that I wish interacted more

Kalim + Floyd + Jade = The friendliest, most compassionate guy in the school and the mafia twins.

Trey + Rook + Jade = Science time!!!

Kalim + Ruggie + Azul = The guy who already has lots of money and the two guys who love making money.

Trey + Jamil + Azul = Good at baking, cooking, and running a restaurant! Also, Jamil + Azul by themselves are hilarious and I really wonder how throwing Trey into the mix would go.

Kalim + Silver + Floyd = Would Floyd interacting with the “madfree space” result in more chaos or would they somehow cancel each other out?

Leona + Silver + Vil = An oblivious Silver getting in between Leona and Vil arguing... Vil having to wrangle a uncooperative Leona and a sleeping Silver into getting something done... There’s so many interesting scenarios that could happen with these three.

Kalim + Jack + Idia = The guys who are all older brothers but have vastly different personalities. I would also throw Trey in there but he’s on a whole other level of big brother, I feel like he’s trying to assimilate his dormmates into a massive army of younger siblings that he will one day conquer the world with.

Idia + Cater + Vil = Flappy bird but the bird is Idia and the pipes are the other two’s influencer bullshit and you suck at flappy bird and your phone is on fire and I don’t know what this analogy even is.

Deuce + Jack + Epel = Their friendships with each other are super cute and I really want them to interact as a group more! 1st year squad let’s go let’s go!

Ortho + Epel + Lilia = Actual child, teenager who looks young, and immortal dad who looks young.

Leona + Vil + Malleus = Leona’s no good, very bad day.

Malleus + Jade + Ortho = The guys who are either alone in their club or have no club.

[namaikiii]

3 Facts About Yourself (twst)

Thank you for the tag @kibadreams :D

My 1st place faves are the Madfree duo (Kalim & Silver).

I have beef questions for Afterglow Savannah and Land of Hot Sands and the type of government/social system they have.

I can't take the Mouse cameos in the game seriously cause I just go, "Oh hey, Boss lol"

Tag........oh gosh, umm. Only if you guys would like to, no pressure! @roseparfaits @softyswork @overload36 @jane-lius @snow-bird-123 @twistandturnwonderland @animeangel-2 @sailoreevee018 @piochin204 @lalynd @alabangama @silizu @animefanlover02 ...... @paranoid-rhythm you got me into this rabbit hole so I'm taking you down with me 😇

[teawithqueenandj]

A NEW episode of @teawithqj #podcast is up! #186 “LIVE at WNYC with Michaela angela Davis”! We recap the Black ass Black joy that was our live show at WNYC’s @greenespacenyc with @michaelaangelad and then play the full live taping! CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO TO LISTEN! ❤️✊🏾💚 📸x @beatricfilm #beatricfilm • #teawithqj #podcast #podsincolor #womanistracenerds #womanism #blackfeminism #listentoblackwomen #soundcloud #applepodcasts #stitcher #googleplay #spotify #tuneinapp #itunes #castbox #payblackwomen #googlepodcasts #madfree #michaelaangeladavis #stormeverydamnday #crochethairstyles #naturalhair #imageactivist (at The Greene Space at WNYC/WQXR) https://www.instagram.com/p/BriYVVEFw0d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1flrmjeqd9h73

[afrosandaudio]

#Repost @teawithqj with @get_repost Get your tickets❣️✊🏾 ・・・ Yo! Tea with Queen and J. is teaming up with WNYC for a LIVE TAPING on Monday, Dec 10th @greenespacenyc! Join us as we get our womanist race nerd on with special guest, image activist, writer, and cultural commentator @michaelaangelad! CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO FOR TIX & INFO ❤️✊🏾💚 • #teawithqj #live #podinlive #podinlivenyc #thegreenespace #wnyc #listentoblackwomen #payblackwomen #hireblackwomen #madfree #michaelaangeladavis #podsincolor #supportpocpods #supportblackpodcasts https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0Kg3iBX6B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e1ih55057ln0

[lipgame]

When @rutina_wesley @dash_julie x @michaelaangelad are all in your red carpet candid. That's when you know it was Year of the Black Woman at @urbanworldfilmfestival 2017. #LastLooks #queensugar #hairtales #madfree #blackwomenatwork #PutYourDreamsFirst #HYeB #blackcreativesmatter #lipgame (at Urbanworld Film Festival)

[nickmoscovitz]

❤️ #malala #inclusive #safeenvironment #unitednations #blessed #supportouryouth #worldwide #teacherlife #namaste #wearehere #firstdayofschool #madfree #feliceslos4 #malalaysafzi #nickcelbs #nickcolport #portrait #pakistan #girlpower #sacrifice #admirable #inspiration #liberation #instagram #heroine #korimlizmalalayusafzai

[angeliquemiles]

Yesterday was Day #1 for me and @michaelaangelad #30for30 challenge where we did a circuit training session with master trainer @catchngo. If you've been following me for a while, you know that I work out Monday through Friday, where I spin, weight train, take classes at my local gym, take barre classes, and whatever else I feel like doing. Weekends are usually my rest days, but since I am committed to #30for30, I am choosing to stretch at home today, and possibly- POSSIBLY take a yoga class tomorrow. Follow our journey on FB and join us! #thisis50 #MADfree #fitat50 #over50 . . 📸: @esnelldesign

[bknyprints]

About a week ago #screenprinting #bandana #madfree #afropunk #nyc #screenprint #tshirtlife (at BKNY Printing)

[hightopsxheels]

It's a wrap at @harlemstage #afropunktakeover An abundance of gratitude to @ancestralstrands for my masterpiece🙌🏾 scroll for selfies 😊lol #HTxH #HightopsandHeels #afropunk #ancestralstrands #madfree #hairtales #flowerpower #cowrieshells #braids #blackhair #afro #naturalhair #sisterhood #blackwomen #Harlem #NYC #HarlemStage #hairtalesHS

[leftofblack]

Left of Black S8:E5:  Michaela angela Davis on Image + Beauty + Power

Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal is joined in studio by image activist, Michaela angela Davis for a free-ranging conversation about Black women, beauty and representation. Davis is the creator of MADFREE: Liberating Conversations About Image Beauty and Power, a multi-platform conversation project with revolutionary women. A frequent contributor to CNN, Davis has served as  fashion editor at Essence, the first fashion director at Vibe and the editor in chief of Honey.

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Left of Black is hosted by Mark Anthony Neal and produced by Catherine Angst of the John Hope Franklin Center at Duke University and in collaboration with the Center for Arts + Digital Culture + Entrepreneurship (CADCE) and the Duke Council on Race + Ethnicity (DCORE).

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Follow Left of Black on Twitter: @LeftofBlack

[schomburgcenter-blog]

The Schomburg Center partnered with the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment on the “One Book, One New York” initiative, for which residents of all five boroughs were encouraged to read the selected book, "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Michaela Angela Davis (image activist, writer, and creator of MADFREE: Liberating Conversations About Image Beauty and Power), Larry Ossei-Mensah (Ghanaian-American independent curator/cultural critic and Co-Founder of ARTNOIR), Lizz Winstead (comedian, radio and television personality, blogger, and former head writer of "The Daily Show"), and Bayeté Ross Smith (noted photographer, multimedia artist and filmmaker) discussed the themes in "Americanah" in the context of current events. Touré (writer, cultural critic, and host of the new television show "BingeWorthy" and new podcasts, "Love City" and "The Touré Show") moderated this conversation.

[malaika-salaam]

So this just happened! @michaelaangelad said I gave her life... MADFREE Y'ALL!!!

[jtlax8]

FACT: ~ A minor setback paves the way for a MAJOR comeback. ~ 📷: @csjennin • • I'm SO ready for my comeback & to get my 🍑 back to @madarlington to start sweating with my people again soon💪🏻💦 { Now I just need Doc to say he's okay with that too😂 } • • P.S. if you don't have a fractured hand & you live in the DMV, there's NO excuse not to go try @madarlington! Why? Because for a limited time you can get 10 days for FREE! Use code: MADFREE online and go sign up! Link in Bio (at MADabolic Arlington)

[jmarksthespots]

[#BOOKTALK] #OneBookNY Culturalists in Conversation with Michaela Angela Davis, Larry Ossei-Mensah, Lizz Winstead and Bayeté Ross Smith Presented by @schomburgcenter Wednesday, April 5 | 6:30 PM Schomburg Center  | 515 Malcolm X Blvd New York, NY  Admission: FREE  Register The Schomburg Center is excited to partner with the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment on the new “One Book, One New York” initiative, for which residents of all five boroughs are encouraged to read the selected book, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (available in the Schomburg Center collection and for purchase at the Schomburg Shop). “One Book, One New York” is the largest community read in the nation, and the city’s first ever reading program for which New York City bookworms can read the same book at the same time, while supporting the publishing industry, local bookstore and libraries. Michaela Angela Davis (image activist, writer, and creator of MADFREE: Liberating Conversations About Image Beauty and Power), Larry Ossei-Mensah (Ghanaian-American independent curator/cultural critic and Co-Founder of ARTNOIR), Lizz Winstead (comedian, radio and television personality, blogger, and former head writer of "The Daily Show"), and Bayeté Ross Smith (noted photographer, multimedia artist and filmmaker) will discuss the themes in Americanah in the context of current events. Touré (writer, cultural critic, and host of the new television show "BingeWorthy" and new podcasts, "Love City" and "The Touré Show" will moderate this conversation.