#misunderstandings still abound

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 286

Danny doesn’t think his eyes have ever been so wide, half cradled as he was against the ghost of time, who was… much larger than he was when he had met him. Not as big as the ghost king, at least in height or bulk, but, he didn’t know, longer? Give him a break, he was exhausted and injured!

“Clockwork,” the ghost rasped, standing to their full height as an unreadable expression crossed over corpse-pale skin. “You look… well…” 

“Don’t you ‘look well’ me, Pariah Dark!” Clockwork spat, his cloak mostly covering Danny and look, he couldn’t help but to curl closer, it was nice and he was tired! It was soft, and warm, like what he thinks silk might maybe feel like, and comforting like a blanket straight out of the dryer. 

He blinked away dizziness, pausing in his idly petting of the bit of cloak in his hand when he realized he had missed a bit of the… argument? Conversation? It wasn’t a fight yet, but he wasn’t going to throw it out as a possibility. Ugh, his everything ached. 

“I saw all that you could become, all that you would become,” the time ghost’s claws- didn’t he have gloves before- gripped at his hair, crimson eyes practically smoldering. 

Danny looked between the two like he was watching a football game, eyes wide beneath his bangs and mouth parted in a small o of verging realization over what he was hearing. 

“And somehow-” Clockwork threw his hands up, cloak flaring from the motion. “I still fell in love with you like an idiot!” 

[mochinomnoms]

Ooo here’s an interesting thought for you. So you know how, in the interspecies romance, you mentioned how Jade and Floyd would still kinda ‘bully’ a potential partner? Can you imagine if that person were an overthinking type? Like the ‘mean’ interactions make them think that either of the tweels just do NOT like them.

Basically misunderstandings abound.

Floyd gifts them a tooth; are they next?? Jade gives a poisonous (but pretty/rare) mushroom; is this a threat??

Could also just be a person who has a difficult time interpreting social cues, or flirting.

But either way, the poor object of their interest starts avoiding them and is so confused by the mixed signals. So they go up to Azul or something and ask if they’ve made the respective tweel angry or something. Because they thought they were getting along???

Just a poor confused bean.

Anyway sorry that was long but I just thought it was an interesting concept. 😂

As someone whose autism severely impacted their understanding of social norms, I feel this on a deeply spiritual level. In the partner's defense, the twins are just generally intimidating and take delight in scaring their peers. They say the most out of pocket shit and it's hard to tell when they're being serious or joking (they also have a tad bit of the tism). Poor Azul would be so tired of having to deal with a potential eel mate asking him to call off his right/left-hand men, they don't have a contract with him anymore, so why are they threatening them with loose teeth and poisonous mushrooms?? Azul!! Make them stop!!!

(He briefly considers staying out of it. It would do them some good to suffer through their pining until they have the common sense to look up human dating and woo methods. But they are his friends that he actually cares quite deeply for his employees whose moods are affecting productivity, so he'll explain it to you, and then go give them a good wack in the head for being stupid.)

Floyd is the more likely of the two to not look up human courting and dating methods. He's more of the kind of guy that's hoping you will get what he means by vibe alone. Like that manifesting stuff Cater goes on about. You'll have to be particularly perceptive to notice that he squeezes you a bit softer, looks at you with hearts in his eyes a bit longer than more, and notice that he slips up and calls you by your name instead of Shrimpy; he's surprisingly subtle with his growing affections. Jade would have definitely research ahead of time, plus he's very perceptive of others and their emotions around him. He'll probably be able to tell that you're not getting his advances, but on the other hand, it would be so funny to see how long it takes for you to catch on. He'll make fun of you in the future on how you “strung along a poor eel's heart, waaahhhh!” while he pined after you with foraged and handmade gifts, classic merfolk courting! That, or you accidentally start dating/a friends-with-benefits situation, both of you misunderstanding the other's intentions. It would take some incredible denseness and misunderstanding on both your parts for that to happen, which is a lot easier than you think when it comes to Jade “Keep them Guessing” Leech. Truly, a man can be too confident with regard to love, please tell him this or else you'll spend at least four months in a relationship before realizing it.

[fyodoro]

Hiii I’ve seen you writing younger sibling stuff and it was amazing!

So I thought about requesting the Tenmas with younger sibling!reader that has really low energy and doesn’t show much emotions, hence the complete opposite of Tenmas.

Sorry if I made this complicated and thank you for your writing ❤️

-> 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 ���𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬

The Tenmas are one of the kindest most upbeat family anyone could find. Not fitting into this expectation came with plenty of cons…

I took this request that could have been the sweetest thing ever and made it as depressing as I could in the moment.

TWs) suicide implications at the end (ending is up for interpretation), isolation, self sabotage, strained family ties

Platonic!Tsukasa Tenma & Saki Tenma

Part 2 here

You couldn’t tell anyone or even yourself why you were always so exhausted, you simply didn’t know. Those energetic genes didn’t bless you like they did Saki and Tsukasa. It made you feel slightly outcasted, but only slightly.

Just a bit, and only a bit.

If you looked at a family photo of the Tenmas, you’d be the last person anyone would notice. Your expression blank and solemnly staring into the camera lenses, it wasn’t creepy per day, but rather unpleasant. Tsukasa and Saki’s bright, shining smiles only put you in the shadows of that picture.

But it’s okay, you still have your siblings by your side.

Until they aren’t.

Tsukasa and you were always so close as children, spending much time together due to Saki’s hospitalization and parents that were never home, you guys always had each other’s backs.

Until you didn’t.

Tsukasa’s dream of becoming a star is one you always silently supported, not knowing how to express it the right way. This lead to several misunderstandings, that you didn’t care at all about his aspirations. Although brought up like a joke, your reaction wasn’t helping your case. You didn’t say a word or give any reassurance, all you did was look away.

“(Name), do you really think my dream is dumb?”

Hurt was laced in Tsukasa’s voice, his face expressing doubt and betrayal. But yours? Nothing.

“I don’t think it’s dumb.”

“Just forget it (Name), I’m leaving now. See you later.”

You weren’t sure what you did wrong, but you knew you wouldn’t be able to find out. You didn’t have the nerve to ask.

That’s when you and Tsukasa grew distant.

You couldn’t wait for Saki to be discharged, for good this time. You’re dear sister whom you’ve barley seen, you can finally get to know her better.

You will get to know her better, right?

When she finally returned home, you smiled. A real smile. Saki was overjoyed to be home with her siblings again, ready to spend more time with the two of you. But it didn’t go as she hoped, not at all.

You were too drained to keep up with Saki’s energy, only being able to watch and listen. All you gave her were nods and “oh wow”’s. In your mind, this was letting her know you were still listening. But in Saki’s, it made her feel ignored by you. She thought she was only bothering you, and quietly excused herself.

“Trouble with (Name)?”

“Tsukasa! Um, I wouldn’t say trouble.. just awkwardness. You know them, they don’t do much.”

“Tell me about it…”

If your brother and sister we’re gonna talk about you, they could at least not talk in front of your door where you can clearly hear them. Is that what they think? You don’t do much? You make everything awkward?

They didn’t get it, they never could understand. They can connect with anyone, make anyone smile. It’s in their blood. But why isn’t it in yours?

Maybe it’s better if you distance yourself from the family. If you do make everything worse like they say, then it’s for the better.

It’s for the better.

They won’t notice.

That brings you to the present state your in. Alone at the train station. You didn’t have anywhere to be, or anywhere to go. You were just there in the night alone watching the city lights glow.

It was ironic, the view perfectly fit you. A dark abounded looking station across a bright colorful city. You could see it perfectly, but could never reach it while the lights are still colorful.

No one noticed you leave the house, so you doubt anyone will notice if you enter the house.

Maybe it wasn’t for the better.

[newbornwhumperfly]

whumpmas in july day 5: media that gives you whumperflies

a little bit of a throwback, but a childhood favorite of mine was the prince and the pauper. i found it incredibly whumpy, especially the scenes that talked about poverty and public punishment. sure, it often got pretty dark, but i was incredibly intrigued boy medieval horrors at that age! there's an incredible scene where prince edward is going to be publicly whipped and miles, his bodyguard and friend, takes the punishment for him...utterly delightful and formative of some of my favorite tropes 😍🥺😭

of course, captain america: the winter soldier, is a longtime and eternal favorite 😈😈😈 boy oh boy, this film truly has everything, huh? a human weapon whumpee who is so brutally dehumanized, he wears a goddamn muzzle?? and he's the long-lost boyfriend of the Defiant Whumpee protagonist, who goes through heaven and earth to save him??? AND HE IS SAVED THROUGH THE POWER OF LOVE??? 😩😩😩💖💖💖😭😭😭 creepy whumpers ABOUND (politician robert redford ofc but uhhhhhh brock rumlow and the hydra trash party kinkmeme might've been my first foray into noncon whump and he's the base formula for a lot of my worst whumpers 😈😈😈). people getting nearly beaten to death. brainwashing to kill your beloveds. fitey little do-gooder against the cynical forces of the world. institutional corruption and the rise of fascism thought defeated. epic car chases. just...thee film of all time.

daredevil as a show still slaps prodigiously and matt "marytr" murdock is so pretty when he's in pain (plus, i always love a good "misunderstanding/confrontation scene between besties" and mattfoggy will make me weep every goddamn time). 🥺

the bourne trilogy was also very formative for me in a lot of my favorite tropes 😍 dehumanized weapon of a person rediscovering his humanity and burning down the institutions that birthed him? YES. stoic and grim and quiet and deadly and haunted and longing to be tender? YES. epic car crashes that leave their victims broken, staggering, and bloodied? YES. 🙌

the adventures of robin hood was a childhood favorite as well for its glorious whump, particularly scenes of a defiant errol flynn tied up in prison or severely beaten and ready for execution. what a delight. 😈

these are just a few of the ones that give me whumperflies but i wanted to include ones across the range of my life! 💖💖💖 have a very merry @whumpmasinjuly 🥰

@whumpmasinjuly-archive

[doevademe]

That last son of Aphrodite Nico post has me thinking about amnesiac Nico, so can you give some headcanons for an au where Hera doesn’t trust Nico enough to let him keep his memories, like him going back and forth through the camps after saving Hazel until his memories get taken but nobody except for Hazel is worried until Percy gets his memories back. And when they finally find him they wouldn’t have the time to deal with helping him get his memories back!!! I think itd be so good if everything went the same way it did in canon especially if he gets his memories back during the Cupid scene 😭😭

Amnesiac Nico AU

Nico arrives to Camp Jupiter a few days after Jason disappears, without any memories.

Hazel tries filling the blanks as best as she can, but Nico is a very private person, and there's a lot she doesn't know.

General consensus among the Romans is: Not a Legionnaire, not our problem, and the Greek side doesn't notice he's missing for a while, and Percy's own vanishing takes priority.

The "I know you" "Do you?" exchange is completely sincere here. Both Percy and Nico are certain they know each other, but don't know who or what they were to each other.

They are joined at the hip the whole time, just talking about vague memories and trying to piece their shared pasts. Hazel watches them, hopeful Nico will remember himself.

Nico dreams with Thanatos the night Mars appears. He tells him that he can't go with Percy, Hazel and Frank, as his role is to find the Doors of Death.

Percy kisses Nico before going their separate ways ("I'm not sure if it's something we did before, but it's what feels right."). Nico goes, thinking that maybe this is what Juno was trying to keep from them.

When Percy gets his memories back, he feels like he took advantage of Nico. He obviously hates him, yet he believes they are something else because of his amnesia. He promises himself to help Nico remember whatever it takes.

Percy feels even worse when Annabeth because he unknowingly betrayed her. He confesses what he did, and Annabeth begins avoiding him.

Jump to Nico's rescue. When he wakes up, he smiles at Percy and mumbles he knew he would find him. He's still memory wiped, and Percy doesn't know how to break it to him.

Nico notices he remembers, though, and asks about them. Percy only says their relationship is not quite what they thought, but that they always end up protecting each other ("That's enough for me," he says, happy). Percy promises to help him get his memories back too.

Percy falls with Annabeth. Nico despairs. Hazel tells him that Percy and Annabeth are dating. Nico is torn between hating Percy, and understanding that they were both misunderstanding their relationship.

Outwardly, Nico acts like it's no big deal, that he and Percy were completely platonic, but inside, Nico suffers because he realized he's in love, and he doesn't know if that was the case before he lost his memories.

Cupid wants him to be honest about his feelings, but Nico refuses because he doesn't want to burden Percy, his friend. Cupid's arrows show him glimpses of his past, and he ends up admitting that he fell for Percy, not once, but twice.

Cupid shoots him once more and Nico remembers everything, and feels like throwing up. How on Earth was he acting like a love-struck fool with Percy, in public? And even admitted it in front of Jason Grace?

Canon happens, Percy and Annabeth get back. Percy goes to hug Nico when they reunite, but Nico just says, "I remember now, so you can stop pretending."

Percy is hurt. Nico is hurt. They go their separate ways. Angst abounds.

Percy realizes he's betraying Annabeth again, because he keeps going back to kissing Nico. He wanted to do it again when he left with Reyna and Hedge. He breaks up with Annabeth in Athens.

Canon happens again. Nico confesses to Percy, hoping to just get it over with and move on, but Percy surprises him by confessing back.

[inhumanheresy]

@svnsworn, continued from ask here:

Ah, leave it to Qiqi to unknowingly cause a stir over a little misunderstanding. It's sweet, even if the situation could have been dealt with properly if Baizhu had been around. Alas, he had been dealing with his own business. His amusement is evident, however, in a lingering smile and affectionate laugh as he pats Qiqi's head and ushers her into the back to fill orders. He expects that all company would leave, but Childe has decided to stay for reasons that Baizhu already suspects, but is confirmed when the Harbinger speaks again. Baizhu is familiar with the Harbingers, including their activities of late that leave a sour taste in many a mouth, but Baizhu isn't one to turn someone away unless absolutely necessary. Usually that's in a medical sense, but, in truth, he is intrigued by what sort of proposition this man could have for him. Coconut milk aside, as he said, Baizhu finds himself wanting for little that he can't obtain in some way on his own. Well, save for the one thing he desires above all else, but it's doubtful that anyone can offer that to him. "Oh?" he says with a curious quirk of a brow, his smile still in place as he eyes the other man. He had begun to pick up a brush to start working on notes, but his attention is given entirely to Childe. "What sort of trade might you be thinking of? I'm afraid I don't think I will be able to offer much outside of the pharmacy." Not entirely a lie; he can practice medicine wherever he goes, and has found that other places have new plants, herbs, fruits, seeds, nectars - so many things that has helped him considerably. But he isn't about to sell himself to a buyer that may not have his, or his pharmacy's, best interests at heart.

“Ah, but I am very much interested in the services your pharmacy can provide, Baizhu-yisheng!” Childe leans his cocked hip against the pharmacy counter, all smile and easy confidence as he kicks one foot back behind the other. While he’s not unfamiliar with the owner of the pharmacy, neither is he familiar with the man. All of their previous interactions were in passing, short and businesslike as Childe purchased painkillers more potent than much of those the regional Fatui headquarters stock, or extra bandages and ointment for his own use.

Still, Baizhu’s reputation both as a doctor and a shopkeeper precedes him. All sorts of rumours abound on the streets of Liyue Harbor — Doctor Baizhu is a miracle worker, Doctor Baizhu makes medicines that smell and taste bad enough to wake the dead, Doctor Baizhu sold something to the Fontaine ambassador that cost half her wallet, and the like.

While the rumours run the gamut of painting Baizhu as scheming or benevolent, one piece of information remains constant: the man never turns away any person truly in need.

“Though not all of our organization are involved in combat, the Fatui are a military; many of our agents risk danger and physical injury daily, and while wounds aren’t an everyday occurrence, thank the Tsaritsa, they are hardly uncommon. Fatui field medics perform admirably, but some cases remain beyond their help and need the expertise of a trained doctor. I propose that, in return for reduced prices, Bubu Pharmacy would become the Liyue Fatui branch’s priority clinic for both wound treatment and medicinal resupply.”

The Harbinger spreads his hands in a wide, magnanimous gesture, eyebrows rising in question. “A fair deal, wouldn’t you say, yisheng?”

[plotbunnybreeder]

The Price of Free Will

Harry Potter/Teen Wolf crossover

Death's next mission is sent to its Master through oh-so-enlightening dreams of a tree stump. Harry juggles interpreting this new assignment with helping his recently-graduated godson find their purpose in life, when Teddy brings home a "muggle werewolf" who knows where Harry's mysterious tree stump is.

Pairings:

Harry Potter/Chris Argent/Peter Hale

Victoire Delacour-Weasley/Jackson Whittemore

Teddy Lupin/Stiles Stillinski

Bullet Point Plot Bunny Breakdown:

Through Teddy & Victoire's friendship (and after refusing to get back together with Ginny), Harry gets closer to Bill, Fleur, & Charlie over time

Harry is Master of Death and tasked with eliminating entities who attempt to maliciously defy Death aka Death-Defiers (Harry finds Death's targets to be subjective and primarily rooted in whether or not Death feels offended by them, and argues whenever he believes a target should be left alone)

When Jackson moves to London with his parents he's still not in full control of his two forms, wracked with guilt over the Kanima attacks

Teddy can tell Jackson is some kind of werewolf and convinces him to meet his Uncle Bill, a magically turned wolf (Teddy being a born werewolf/metamorphmagus hybrid)

Harry, from his experience helping Draco turn a new leaf post-war, helps Jackson get over his guilt (from being a bully and from Kanima attacks)

Teddy & Bill help Jackson get control over shifting into his two forms

Nemeton finally comes up and the group decides to go together and check out Beacon Hills

Charlie is a leather worker on the muggle side of things as a hobby outside of his dragon work, and has contacts in San Fran. Bill works with museums regularly so can travel in muggle world easily. Harry invests in child education & welfare programs around the world as both a passion and a cover for traveling for his MoD missions

Nogitsune is in Stiles and gradually taking over his body more and more often

Peter thinks something's wrong but Derek and Scott keep blocking Peter from checking on Stiles, thinking Peter's up to no good

Peter is slowly going Omega with how both Derek and Alpha Scott don't trust him, not helping the perception of him

HP & crew move into town, misunderstandings abound -- HP initially thinks he's supposed to take out Peter after he finds out Peter came back to life (and hearing of Peter's reputation) but he's actually supposed to go after the Nogitsune

Chris & Peter team up thinking HP & crew are supernaturals who want to take over the territory after getting insider info from Jackson -- also think HP is the reason oni start showing up in town

Scott agrees to help hand over Peter without telling the rest of the pack (in the hopes that will fix everything), Stiles finds out later and tries to intervene

HP meets Stiles and the Nogitsune recognizes MoD & panics, creating body double & fleeing

HP realizes true target of MoD mission, works together with Chris & Peter to take down Nogitsune

Stiles' soul is in new body, Teddy helps Stiles process and recover

HP unintentionally Alpha of his own pack (two part-Veelas, one turned werewolf, one metamorph-wolf, one kanima-wolf hybrid) so Peter is no longer Omega when he switches loyalty to HP over Scott

Chris likes idea of joining HP on MoD missions -- help relieve guilt of Argent family breaking the Code and being able to again use skills for good

Teenagers all graduate and move on to university/post-school career paths

[istherewifiinhell]

LETS FUUUUUCKIIINGGGGGG GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

BAT TURTLES

Here yee here yee! Come one come all! New and long time fans, young (ish) and old. These are so god damn. PREMIUM. Grade A. Turtlefied Certified. Ninja Turtles. Who are Mutant Teens.

Long have we wondered. Must a turtles movie overly explain the concept and set up of the turtles. Or else be a sequel that could confusing or lower quality. Must there sadness about fathers, conflict between brothers and general. Condensed movie run time character arc things. Well. The answer is here. And its this. Who know who the fucking turtles are. And Batman too. So lets just get to do some fucking Movie Ass Movie shit.

(And okay side note I only know animated dc im not like. All up on it but. Yeah. Its batman. Hes over there).

There is a plot a foot! A foot plot! even. Turtle villain and bat villian team up that leads the guys to gotham! And due to it being. Ninja robberies. Misunderstandings abound. But then the team up of the. Two teams. And conflicts arise there. Until they work it out for the greater threats, and thematic culmination in your final action set piece. Delightful. Tasty. So so workable.

Anyway. HELLO ANIMATION. These turtles are so. Wonderous and goofy looking. We have distinct shapes and colouration going on, which is the hotness for modern designs. They have the all white eyes look which is classic and cool. Theyre a bit toned down in shape and snoot having but its a vibe, it looks great in motion.

The action is sick as shit. and a little bloody! your not in nicktoons anymore! hey some turtles arent for little kids indeed. people can be killed! But its not like. Aggressively so. Just enough to feel it. But also theyre doing great comedy animation too. all rounder.

So whats the real meat of it? Well. WOULDNT IT BE SICK IF THE TURTLES WERE IN GOTHAM? And yes. Yes it is. Due to the crossover nature and large cast. We dont really need large changes and arcs. Isnt it enough to see how characters would bounce off situations and others...

Hows our comic lover goof ball, with slight powers of 4th wall poking, enjoy the rogue gallery. What happens when our sciencey tech guy puts his mind to finding a secretive vigilante. What do our serious leaders in blue make of each other. What if an EXTREMELY self aware 16 year old with an attitude read ur entire gimmick from a mile away. What happens when 4 sewer raised teens end up in a rich dude MANOR with a whole ass bulter...

Like basically. All of them are allowed to be their cool funky selves without needing to push it into something thats gonna be the crux of a joke or problem. We get that Leo has the weight of his responisblity as leader stuff, but his still a teen, without him having to tear into anyone. Donnie's doing his tech stuff that goes over other ppls heads without anyone saying he "relies on it too much" or being pressured into fixing everything for everyone. Mikey is techincally, a joke in that. hes saying funny things, hes goofing. But no one needs to slip into anything down right cruel about it, nor does it make him a fuck up.

And Raph... my RAPHIE.... Giving the fucking. Crown of Raph understanders to these fine folks! Yes he's implusive! Yes he's the bruiser. Yes he finds his little brothers jokes annoying! (this is half the point of a little siblings joke. trust me). But also he loves his fucking family. He's nice to kids! And he doesn't have time for anyones elses dramatic broody horseshit. THATS HIS THING??

Delicious. Finally some good fucking food. And eh. Pish posh I really dont know enough about the other bat characters but know its Babs, who is also a purple smartie, and she was fun! Shes fun to see react back at the turtles. And The smallest angriest robin. Who yeah really idk him. BUT DELIGHTFUL. To force into contact with the turtles. This is a mandatory playdate you WILL be dragged into shenangans. Enjoy ur new older bro/cousin figures. They came free with ur fucking crossover.

Shout the fucks out. Watch this movie. They gave the turtle van a little angry mouth again. Fuck Yeah.

[evannakita]

Some last-minute Intuition theories

So Intuition is apparently coming out today, and we finally get to find out why Monarch hasn’t tried using the Snake Miraculous yet! That’s been one of my biggest questions about season 5—on the surface it looks like the perfect power for him, considering how often victory is snatched away from him by a last-minute surprise. And the episode summary suggests that Monarch understands this.

I haven’t been to the future yet, but I still feel like using these final moments before the episode’s release to try to anticipate what’s going to happen.

Spoilers abound; be warned!

Theory 1: Monarch already tried using it

We know the Snake Miraculous is difficult to wield well. Aspik failed to take down Desperada over twenty-five thousand times, and she wasn’t even all that tough of an opponent. Understanding everything about a timeline is impossible, and part of Ladybug’s reliable success comes from how she’s always able to react to anything that Monarch does, no matter how surprising. A time loop won’t change that, even if it does remove Ladybug’s ability to catch Monarch by surprise.

So what if Monarch already tried and failed to use Second Chance to manipulate an outcome through his advantage? That could have happened with a fight we’ve already seen, where the outcome shown was the one where he gave up continuing to try. Like Aspik, he’d have learned the hard way that a second chance doesn’t give you the ability to get things right. Viperion’s success was because he worked with the power rather than trying to twist it to work how he wanted it to. But Monarch’s exchange with the kwamis in Destruction shows that he has the opposite approach, and that won’t go well for him when messing with the timeline.

So if he already tried and failed to use the power, he’ll be reluctant to rely on it any time another power could work instead. And this would explain why he didn’t use the Snake Miraculous in any of his plans like the one in Deflagration, where he was closer than ever and needed every possible failsafe. Since he can only wield five Miraculouses, he doesn’t think it’s worth it to have one of them be the one he doesn’t understand.

Theory 2: Monarch is already using it constantly

While the first theory highlights Monarch’s weaknesses, this one serves as a reminder that even though he’s always failed to defeat Ladybug, she’s also always failed to defeat him. Because Monarch is cautious, to a fault—we shouldn’t forget how long he spent making the power transfer system for the Alliance rings to ensure he wouldn’t risk losing another Miraculous. And even if he doesn’t use powers as their kwamis intend, he’s very good at finding exploits and using them in clever ways. Just look at Optigami—we could be headed for a plan like that in today’s episode.

So if he understands the potential power of the Snake Miraculous as a failsafe, he might be very reluctant to use it at all recklessly. We don’t know enough about how the Snake Miraculous works to be sure if this could work, but perhaps he’s able to regularly make save points that he can go back to if he loses a Miraculous or if his identity gets revealed. He’d only need Sass to transform him if he actually needs to travel back, so that’d be why we’ve never seen him use that Miraculous.

Theory 3: Sass has been tricking Monarch

Even though the kwamis can’t directly disobey their holder, we saw in Destruction that there are loopholes to this, and Sass is a master of those. He’s a smooth talker and a quick thinker. Perhaps he always manages to convince Monarch that the Snake Miraculous isn’t worth using, or perhaps he’s encouraged misunderstandings of how it works. He’s the sort of person where it’d be surprising if he weren’t trying to undermine Monarch, and it’s just a question of how he’d go about doing that.

It’s also important to remember here that Sass has the ability to use Second Chance on his own. However, it doesn’t seem like something that could’ve happened offscreen considering the chaos that occurs when a kwami uses their power without a holder—and it’d also be hard for Monarch to not notice that, which would prompt him to order Sass to not use that power. Perhaps he’s simply already given Sass that order offscreen, or perhaps Sass just doesn’t have a good save point to go back to. (It’s unclear if he can only go back to the most recent one—would that still be the one in Ephemeral? Can he only go back to save points of his current holder? So many unanswered questions.)

A final note

One thing to keep in mind with all these theories is that Intuition chronologically takes place before five episodes that have already been released, and we haven’t seen the Snake Miraculous used in any of them. So whatever happens, this episode definitely isn’t going to cause Monarch to decide to use Second Chance more frequently going forward. And since he still has all his rings in later episodes, we know he isn’t going to lose the Miraculous today.

So I doubt today’s episode will significantly change the status quo going forward, but what it’ll hopefully change is our understanding of it—we’re about to know more about what Monarch’s doing and why, and that can have some major implications, including in episodes we’ve already seen. After all, when time rewinding is in play, the past can be just as full of surprises as the future.

[cap-ironman]

2022 Cap-Iron Man Exchange Gifts unveiled on December 29

It’s the second day of reveals! Each day we will be revealing gifts created by 2022 Cap-Iron Man Holiday Exchange and Community Gifts event participants. The gifts will remain anonymous until January 11, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the works and guess the identities of creators. (Remember, if you've got a work in the collection, please remain anonymous until after creator reveals!)

Here are today’s gifts! ★ 

 ★ burger thursdays for  oliverparker (MCU, 1788 words) When Steve gets a text from Tony one Wednesday night, canceling their Thursday lunch, Steve can’t help but feel more than a little disappointed. It’s the one time a week they got to be alone together, and sure, maybe he should have done something about his giant, stupid crush on the man before now, but still. It stings, just a little. Or, team lunches turn into Steve and Tony lunches, they both have a lot of feelings, and misunderstandings abound.

★ Everlasting devotion for  picturecat (3490, 5715 words) With their diplomatic mission on Xandar over, Steve is looking forward to a well-deserved vacation — on a space cruise! — with his beloved long time fiancée Natasha. The space pirates, though, are an unpleasant surprise.

★ feelings that never left for  Cap Iron Man Community (MCU, 587 words) The last thing Tony expects while working on the time machine for the so-called Time Heist is to be confronted with the very man he thought he'd made his peace with.

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[kairigokujr]

Annoyingly Perfect, Perfectly Annoying

Author: KairiGokuJr Rated: M Harry/OC Warnings: Underage Summary: Rory and Harry think that their relationship is perfect, but they learn quickly that no one is perfect, not even them. With the Ministry at Hogwarts, Voldemort in the shadows, and mysteries about Rory's family stirring, stress and misunderstanding abound. Can the couple conquer their troubles inside and outside of Hogwarts? Chapter 37: Harry Potter is a Fucking Idiot "Everything alright?" Harry asked. "Super," Rory replied. She pulled her notebook out of her bag and sat it on the table. "What did you want to look up?" Harry asked. "What?" Rory asked. "You wanted to meet in the library because you wanted to look something up," Harry reminded her. "Oh, right. I forgot all of a sudden for some unknown reason. And I was with Matilda. She's in a mood," Rory said, still clearly irritated. "She's not the only one apparently," Harry said. He knew immediately, as he had several times before lately, that this was the wrong thing to say, but the words were already out of his mouth. Rory was glaring at him. She shoved her notebook back into her bag. "You know what. We can do this another time," she said. She stood from the chair and it loudly skid across the floor. She grabbed her bag and marched away. FFN: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13916678/37/Annoyingly-Perfect-Perfectly-Annoying AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/32456278/chapters/111846205

[purpleplaid17]

Jess Watches // Tues 3 Sept // Day 341 & Wed 4 Sept // Day 342 Synopses & Favourite Scenes & Poll

Ugly Betty (rw with mum) 4x07 Level (7) with Me

Daniel lets the leaders from the Community of the Phoenix call the shots at Mode, and Bennett's promises to reunite Daniel with his dead wife prompt Betty and Claire to action. Meanwhile, Wilhemina has let herself go, wearing sweats and garden clogs in public, prompting a tabloid feeding frenzy and spurring Marc to dig deeper into Nico's mystery.

I was Judith Light, both in awe and trying to keep a straight bisexual face as Becki Newton stole every scene she was in. What a women.

Loudermilk (with mum) 2x03 All Apologies

The group's misadventures lead to an imbroglio.

Beware. Alcoholism leads to Al-Anon, which leads to gambling, which leads to murder.

Sunny (with B) 1x10 The Dark Manual (s1 Finale)

After learning the truth, Suzie fights for what matters most.

Not as explosive as a finale as I was expecting. In part because that kid had clearly never met Rashida before this episode was filmed lol. Still, I enjoyed the style and slower pace of the mystery. And I don't blame Mixxy for her 'seduction then sabotage' modus operandi because who wouldn't shoot their shot in her position. Also -unrelated I swear- Dumbass (affectionate), Suck a Dick! (ง'̀-'́)ง

Romance on the High Seas (1948) (with L)

Romantic misunderstandings abound when spouses suspect each other of being unfaithful, and a nightclub singer takes a cruise under a false identity.

A watch prompted by us talking about Calamity Jane and our joint appreciation of Doris Day. This was her first starring movie role. A charming, easy watch. She and Janis Paige should've had more scenes together though. With the added bonus of their being potential for multiple gay pairings.

[web3newswire]

Crypto & Web3 PR Catastrophe: Insider Secrets to Avoid PR Disasters

The Crypto and Web3 Landscape: A PR Minefield

The crypto and Web3 industry is a rollercoaster of innovation, disruption, and, unfortunately, PR mishaps. With its complex concepts, rapid technological advancements, and regulatory uncertainties, navigating the public relations landscape can be akin to walking a tightrope. For many crypto and Web3 companies, PR blunders can have far-reaching consequences, from damaging brand reputation to eroding investor confidence.

Importance of Effective Press Release for Crypto & Web3 Companies

Effective PR is not just about generating buzz; it's about building trust, credibility, and a strong brand identity. In the crypto and Web3 space, where skepticism and misinformation abound, PR can be a powerful tool for educating the public, dispelling myths, and showcasing the industry's potential. A well-executed PR strategy can help attract investors, partners, and talent, while a poorly managed one can lead to a PR disaster.

Common PR Mistakes

Misunderstanding the Audience

One of the most common PR pitfalls in the crypto and Web3 space is a failure to understand the audience. The industry is home to two distinct groups: crypto natives and the mainstream public. Crypto natives are well-versed in blockchain technology, token economics, and decentralized finance (DeFi). They require a different messaging approach compared to the mainstream audience, who may be new to the space and need more basic explanations.

Example: A crypto exchange launching a new DeFi product might focus on advanced features and benefits for crypto natives, while emphasizing security and user-friendliness for the mainstream audience.

Lack of Clear and Concise Messaging

Crypto and Web3 concepts can be complex, making it challenging to communicate their value proposition to a wider audience. Overly technical jargon can alienate potential customers and investors. Effective PR involves translating complex ideas into simple, understandable language.

Example: Instead of using terms like "smart contracts" and "decentralized applications," explain how these technologies can solve real-world problems, such as improving supply chain transparency or enabling secure online voting.

Overpromising and Underdelivering

The crypto and Web3 industry is characterized by ambitious projects and lofty promises. While it's essential to generate excitement, overhyping a product or service can lead to disappointment and damage trust. It's crucial to balance ambitious goals with realistic timelines.

Example: A crypto project promising to revolutionize the global financial system overnight is setting itself up for failure. Instead, focus on achievable milestones and transparent communication about progress.

Ignoring Negative Press

Negative press is inevitable in any industry, but it's how companies respond that matters. Ignoring negative coverage can make the situation worse. A proactive approach to crisis management is essential.

Example: When faced with negative allegations, be transparent, provide factual information, and engage with the community. Avoid defensive or evasive responses.

Legal and Regulatory Oversights

The crypto and Web3 industry is subject to evolving legal and regulatory frameworks. Staying on top of these developments is crucial to avoid PR disasters. Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences, including fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage.

Example: Before launching a new token or platform, conduct a thorough legal and regulatory review to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Neglecting Traditional Media

While social media is a powerful tool for reaching the crypto community, traditional media still holds significant influence. Ignoring traditional media outlets can limit a company's reach and credibility.

Example: Pitching stories to traditional media outlets can help introduce crypto and Web3 concepts to a wider audience and build trust.

Ignoring Social Media

Social media is a cornerstone of crypto and Web3 PR. It's a platform for building community, engaging with customers, and sharing news and updates. However, social media can also be a double-edged sword. Negative comments and misinformation can spread rapidly.

Example: Monitor social media channels closely, respond to comments and questions promptly, and have a plan in place for managing crises.

Lack of Measurement and Analytics

Effective PR relies on data. Tracking key metrics such as media coverage, social media engagement, and website traffic can help measure the impact of PR efforts and identify areas for improvement.

Example: Use analytics tools to track media mentions, social media reach, and website traffic. Analyze the data to identify trends and adjust the PR strategy accordingly.

Insider Tips for PR Success

Build Relationships with Crypto Journalists: Cultivate relationships with journalists covering the crypto and Web3 space.

Leverage Influencers: Partner with influencers who align with your brand values to reach a wider audience.

Create Compelling Narratives: Tell stories that resonate with your audience and highlight the value proposition of your product or service.

Storytelling with Data: Use data to support your claims and make your message more compelling.

The Role of PR in Investor Relations: Align PR efforts with investor relations to build trust and attract investment.

PR for Token Launches and Fundraising: Develop a comprehensive PR strategy to generate excitement and support for token launches and fundraising campaigns.

Measuring PR Effectiveness: Beyond Vanity Metrics: Focus on metrics that truly reflect the impact of your PR efforts, such as website traffic, lead generation, and sales.

Conclusion

Navigating the complex and dynamic world of crypto and Web3 PR requires a combination of strategic planning, creativity, and adaptability. By understanding the common pitfalls and implementing best practices, crypto and Web3 companies can enhance their reputation, build trust, and achieve long-term success.

[phoenixfiiire]

So you want to be affiliated-

First, let's address this question: What does being affiliated mean?

Affiliation is not the same as Mains or Exclusivity. Mains is a partner that you prioritize replying to, and exclusive is the only muse of that character you'll write with. So then, affiliated? That is a character that is woven in your lore.

A very obvious example of this is Sera's Dion. We are affiliated and a lot of the lore of Dion and Joshua can be picked up on either blog. Additionally, it's pretty clear that if our characters mention the other muse, they are referring to the version written by the other.

Why Affiliate? Well that is up to you, but personally I think it makes the world a lot richer and opens up more plots! You can have characters reacting to things that affect the other characters. You can have plots that build upon more than one character. Misunderstandings and drama can abound.

I think it's fun and neat and makes roleplaying that much more rewarding. But it's also a 'your mileage may vary' type of thing that may not be for everyone.

How do you affiliate? Reply to this post stating what verse you'd be interested in being affiliated in. But first-- here's some things you need to know.

oh - and you have to be also following Sera (dragonliiight). (I feel a little weird adding this but also that's the point of being affiliated-!)

For XVI:

Dion is 5 years older than Joshua. This means he was 15 at the events of Phoenix Gate, 28 during the events that follow, and 33 after the five year time skip.

Joshua was kidnapped by 'Waloed' soldiers (likely Sanbreque soldiers wearing Waloed colors) when he was 8, at the Remembrance Ceremony. He was rescued/saved by Dion, and as a result badly scarred Dion's back with the Wings of the Phoenix.

There's more, I'm sure, but uh the age difference is the biggest thing.

For VII:

Again, Dion is 5 years older than Joshua.

Dion escaped the labs when he was 20 and Joshua was 15.

Dion has the Bahamut materia inside of him Joshua has the Phoenix materia inside of him.

In any verse, there is going to be romantic feelings between Dion and Joshua. I think that's obvious. This being said, if you're interested and also like to ships, the ships can still occur separately (as in, no one is cheating), or there is the 'Joshua has two hands' route.

If it still sounds like 'yes, I wanna have my character's lore interwoven and write some plots with the two of you', just reply here with what verse you'd like. Currently we have verse in XVI (obviously), VII, and also modern verses where Dion is a very tired CEO and Joshua is an intern.

[ajgrey9647]

Misunderstandings Abound

“I’m not liking what you’re trying to insinuate.”

Glowering from his wheelchair at the grey-haired man irritably hunting through the items on the kitchen countertop, Drakkon, now living under his new name of David, huffed loudly and dramatically.

“Am I going to catch shit every time you misplace your belongings?”

Jamie angrily smacked a palm on the smooth wooden surface.

“They were here before I got in the shower. Who else would think it’s cute to hid someone’s glasses?” he snapped, a finger swiftly jabbing in the tyrant’s direction. “You know damn good and well you were pissy because I wouldn’t let get in with me, asshole!”

David shrugged and his lips twitched with self-deprecating amusement.

“You could have at least let me watch.”

Jamie shook his head in disbelief, shaggy hair swishing his temples.

“What the hell is wrong with you?”

“A lot. But I don’t think you’re interested in listening to my laundry list of issues and diagnoses.”

Angrily, shoving around the man’s wheelchair, Jamie made his way through the living room and into his bedroom, his personal bedroom that he’d given up to this demonic fuck for some stupid reason or other. He grabbed handfuls of the colorful quilt covering the bed and yanked it to the floor, tossing the pillows aside, and lifting the edge of the mattress.

David wheeled himself to the doorway and settled in, enjoying watching the former pet’s fruitless search.

“I’d tell you that you’re wasting your time, but you probably wouldn’t listen,” he finally commented, when Jamie dumped drawer after drawer of clothing on the stripped bed.

Pausing to look up at the ceiling in supplication, one drawer still clutched tightly in his hand, the irritated man struggled not to chuck the heavy wooden container towards where the bastard sat, smugly grinning at him.

“This is absolutely some petty bullshit you’d pull,” he finally growled. “I really feel like you’ve taken enough from me already so can’t you just give my glasses back?”

“I. Don’t. Fucking. Have. Them.” David slowly enunciated each word.

Grumbling under his breath, Jamie again dodged the wheelchair to investigate the living room and it’s assorted hiding spots.

“I never had this trouble until I brought your crazy ass up here.”

David maneuvered his chair to turn around, getting deeply offended now.

“Oh, so you’ve never lost anything?”

The lithe man’s head shot up, his eyes narrowed, yet even he couldn’t help the dark humor that tumbled out in response to the tone deaf question.

“My sanity… my ability to make good decisions from the looks of things now,” he responded. “Need me to continue?”

Arms crossing defiantly, David leaned back in his chair to sulk.

“That was uncalled for, darling. And IF I was going to do anything, swiping your glasses is silly and beneath my creative muse.”

“Whatever. I’m sure you also know nothing about my shirts that keep disappearing. I can’t imagine what sick shit you’ve been doing with them but if you could knock it off, I’d appreciate it. I’m almost out of them completely,” Jamie muttered, kneeling to lift couch cushions and to peer beneath the heavy furniture.

David looked confused.

“I don’t know anything about missing shirts. Besides you just tossed my room and didn’t find jack-shit, remember?”

Pulling himself to his feet, his hands planting on is hips, Jamie’s eyes were wide.

“First, that’s MY room, not yours. And you already took one shirt that I didn’t make a big stink about if it kept you from getting up to shit. But it’s getting ridiculous!”

He pointed to the hook by the kitchen doorway.

“I hang them up there at night and they just…disappear, evaporate, disintegrate, I don’t fucking know… But they aren’t in the wash, or the bathroom, or my closet or drawers. They’re just… gone,” Jamie argued.

David wheeled himself further into the room to stare up at the hook in question. He’d truly not paid any attention to the button ups but now that he mentioned it, he’d seen them being hung there before Jamie retired from the day’s farm work.

‘Interesting… where could they be? And who would take them and why?’

“Have you asked Tommy or Jason? Speaking of dumb and dumber, where they fuck are they?”

Jamie moved to stand at the wheelchair’s side.

“Why the hell would they want my shirts?”

He looked around for the two younger versions of themselves.

“I think Tommy and Jason went for a walk around the lake anyways.”

David pulled a leer as he tugged Jamie’s sleeve, catching the man’s attention.

“I’m surprised Jason can walk this morning with the vigorous pounding his ass took last night. I’m embarrassed that the White Ranger even put me to shame with his endless libido.”

Jamie’s mouth fell open in horrified, stomach-churning, wonder, images swirling to life in his mind of days in the palace, knees by his ears as his ‘master’ thrust into him, possessive hands squeezing his flesh painfully.

‘Stop it. Tommy and Jason are a couple. They’re engaged. You said you were fine with it, remember. You told Tommy that it was good they had a healthy relationship.’

That didn’t mean he wanted to see or hear about such graphic evidence.

“Don’t tell me you didn’t hear all that flesh smacking and moaning going on up there! It was rather loud even with my enhanced hearing. No way you didn’t know they were going at it like rabbits!” David laughed, enjoying his former pet’s perturbed expression. “I have to admit I was jealous and had the worst case of blue balls when I woke up…”

“Enough!” Jamie thundered, storming away into the kitchen to guzzle a large mug of hickory flavored coffee. That always brought his mind back from the dark times.

He heard the wheelchair gliding in after him and the grey-haired man gripped the edge of the sink in frustration. He didn’t want to hear any more of the asshole’s play-by-play of the two kiddo’s lovemaking.

But David continued on past where Jamie stood, appearing to be searching for the black frame glasses.

“I’m sorry I upset you. I missed teasing you, you know? Our little inside jokes and jabs about our past make things less painful,” he whispered.

Jamie whirled around, teeth bared.

“What about torturing Jason, corrupting my mind, or keeping me as your pet was painful for you, asshole? Please enlighten me!”

Rearing back, the ceramic coffee mug was flying through the air, shattering against the far wall in a shower of jagged pieces and steaming brew.

David’s eyes widened, realizing he’d fucked up even further. The two stared at each other silently save for Jamie’s ragged panting. Red was snarling and snapping in his mind, begging to be set loose on the fucker.

“Jamie, I didn’t mean to compare tragedies. By far, yours was worse. I only meant… well, it doesn’t matter now. I’m sorry.”

He sounded so contrite, sitting there pitifully, as he determinedly continued the search for the missing spectacles. Jamie ran a hand over his sweaty face, willing himself to calm down. If Tommy and Jason walked in, he didn’t want them to see this darker side of him.

“Fine. Whatever,” he muttered, taking a deep breath. “I shouldn’t have thrown the mug like that. I think Red was trying to slink through.”

Turning back to the sink, Jamie cast a glance through the window just above it. And to his immense frustration and distress discovered Jasper, free yet again from her goat pen, seemingly staring back at the window with a shit-eating grin on her face. Her tail flicked in mockery and contempt as she slowly turned and made as if to dart into the bracken yet again. She watched her owner’s reaction over her shoulder as she threatened to flee.

“Oh, goddammit! You’ve got to be fucking kidding, fleabag!” Jamie snarled, dashing around where David sat and running out the kitchen door without a word of explanation.

Curiously, the tyrant leaned back to peek around the doorframe.

‘Ah, yes the little shit is on the prowl again. Poor darling Jamie.’

For some dumb reason or other, Jasper actually took a liking to the evil asshole and appeared to always stare at the human in adoration when he was near her pen. And she enjoyed antagonizing Jamie as much as he did. Two peas in a pod.

Working his way out onto the small back patio, David whistled sharply through his teeth, causing Jasper to pause in her dramatic antics.

“Wanna carrot, sweetheart?” he cooed, pretending to be concealing said item in his hand. “Come get the carrot!”

Tailing flicking excitedly, the disobedient goat abandoned her grand scheme and trotted happily towards the man in the steel contraption, bypassing Jamie as he were of no importance than a dog turd.

When Jasper got withing striking distance, David’s hand shot out and seized her bell adorned collar tightly.

“You’ll learn really quick that I’m a lying sack of shit, pretty girl,” he teased as Jasper bleated haughtily.

Jamie appeared right behind the sassy creature.

“Thanks,” he mumbled, reaching out to take over. “Come on, young lady. Today’s not the day for this shit.”

David followed along as the man half walked, half dragged the goat off towards the barn.

“Can’t find my glasses, almost out of shirts, and you want to pull this crap,” Jamie continued to grumble under his breath.

It was no wonder the cursed beast escaped so easily. The door to the barn was cracked, the latch left unsecured.

“Huh… I never leave the door like this,” Jamie mused. “I KNOW that for a fact over all the other weirdness going on.”

David shrugged.

“I sure as shit haven’t been out here.”

He knew that was true too. David was rather prissy on some things and he had been sure it was locked up last night. No way the asshole rolled all the way out here to fuck with the door while he was in the shower, swipe his glasses, and not have broken a sweat.

Dragging Jasper through the door, Jamie glanced about carefully. He didn’t see anyone lurking in the shadows or laying in wait in the rafters overhead. David wheeled himself along beside the goat and his former pet, his keen ears listening intently for any footsteps or voices.

He thought that perhaps he heard noises coming from near the small work area Jamie set up to repair his farm tools and other odds and ends. The other man stared after him, frowning. He wasn’t able to make out any sounds coming from within the barn.

Shoving Jasper along, he wanted to secure this wily animal before joining David in his scouting of the building. There was no reason that this new villain chasing him would secret himself out in the barn as powerful as he seemed to be.

“You stay put,” he commanded Jasper, slamming the pen door and knotting a cord of rope about it until he could properly replace her latch.

When he turned back around, he noticed David sitting on the far side of the building, staring at something out of his line of sight. A large, mischievous grin was plastered across his face and he glanced over to where Jamie stood in confusion.

“Wha…” he started to ask, but David’s finger shot up in front of his smirking lips.

Then he curled the finger at Jamie, motioning for him to come look at what he was observing.

Quietly and cautiously, the grey-haired man made his way to David’s side and peeked around into the small, enclosed work area he’d crafted when he first found this place.

What he was seeing made his jaw drop to his feet.

“Found your glasses, darling,” David whispered up at his companion.

Across from they stood, concealed in the shadow, Tommy and Jason were wildly fucking, the White Ranger having the little Omega bent over the worktable, one hand tangled in Jason’s thick hair and the other around his throat.

“Take it!” Tommy snarled. “Every last inch, you misbehaving, smart-mouthed jackass!”

Jason was moaning and groaning so loudly Jamie doubted the two would have heard his and David’s approach if they’d rode in on a parade float.

A hand snagged his button up, tugging him down so the tyrant could whisper near his ear.

“Living the dream, aren’t they?”

“Those are my glasses,” was all Jamie could manage in his shock and disbelief.

It was almost like looking into a crystal ball into the past. Sort of. He wasn’t in his old black silk uniform and David wasn’t looming over him on two intact legs and sporting a full head of hair.

“And that’s one of my shirts!”

He almost made to get up and give away their presence when David again grabbed him, much to his dislike.

“It would be rather rude to interrupt them, darling. At least let them finish first.”

“Where the fuck is your brain?” Jamie hissed, but settled back on his haunches. “You just want to perv on them. They are literally kinky cosplaying us right now and you don’t find that…. I don’t know…. Creepy?”

David shrugged.

“So, what if they are? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”

At that moment, Tommy pulled his engorged cock from Jason’s ass, flipped him around, and hoisted him up onto the table.

“Be a good boy and spread yourself for your master, darling,” he purred, his voice a near mirror of Drakkon’s in its intensity and darkness.

“Ok, that’s hot, you’ve got to admit,” David commented with a grin.

Offended, Jamie’s hand glanced off the back of his head, knocking the tyrant forward slightly. A loud rip of fabric cut through the air as the former pet’s button up split up the back between Jason’s broad shoulders.

“Oh what the fuck! They’re destroying my shirts!”

“Probably staining them too, dear.”

Smack!

“What was that for?” David pouted, rubbing the back of his bald head. “You know as well as I do that cum gets everywhere when you’re fucking that crazy.”

He flinched with Jamie lifted his hand, prepared to strike again. Jason’s voice cut in now, interrupting the heated retort hanging off the older man’s lips.

“Oh God, master! Yes! Fuck me harder! I need to be corrected, please!” he begged, his head lolling limply as Tommy slammed into his ass over and over.

“I’m going to take a belt to you, Jamie. It’s been too long, and it has missed the taste of your flesh as much as I have!”

“Yesssssss,” David praised hoarsely, nearly pumping his fist in the air.

Jamie growled, but for some reason still had not moved to stop the two lovers. Honestly, it would be embarrassing as fuck for everyone present and he hoped just to sneak out before they were discovered.

“You look very uncomfortable crouching there, darling. I’ve got something you can sit on if you like,” David offered, indicating his lap where his own growing erection strained his pants.

“I swear if you get that thing out, I’m going to castrate you. Believe me, I know how to do it. Or I’ll just settle for playing whack-a-mole,” Jamie warned.

The tyrant gestured at the two younger men eagerly shifting into yet another erotic position, far from being close to finishing. The advantages of youth…

“Oh, come on, darling. You aren’t getting turned on at all by this? Not even a smidge? Cause my balls are killing me right now.”

He leaned in close to Jamie’s ear and purred seductively, his lips just brushing the whorls.

“It’s been a long time. What do you say for old time’s sake? Let me throw you a bone?”

“OH FUCK, JAMIE!” Tommy was screaming, tossing Jason up against the wooden barn wall now. “GODDAMMIT! YOU’RE GOING TO KILL ME!”

David pointed again at the Rangers, jabbing a finger now as he continued to plead his case. Jamie’s cheeks were bright red, hearing the White Ranger bellowing his name but he was somewhat relieved David was not getting jealous.

‘He wants the little Omega under him again, that’s why.’

“He’s a little young for you, you know,” Jamie whispered back, turning his face toward David’s which hadn’t budged from his place near his ear. “We’re old enough to be their dads!”

The uncomfortable proximity cut off whatever else the former pet planned to say.

“Kinky,” David growled, before his lips were crushed against Jamie’s.

Without warning, he was leaping from his wheelchair, knocking the grey-haired man back onto the dirt floor.

“You fucking asshole!” Jamie hissed, slapping David smartly across the face.

“If you just let me hump you, I’ll give you anything you want! Anything! Name it and it’s yours! Please! Just hump you like a dog. You don’t have to do anything but lay there!” the tyrant begged hotly, so aroused he truly thought he was going to suffer a stroke.

A gasp of horror caught their attention. Looking up, Tommy and Jason were staring down at them, the Omega still in Jamie’s glasses and button up which he quickly tried to remove though it was too late. All David could manage was to thrust himself against Jamie’s muscular thigh.

“Are you guys getting off to us?” the White Ranger accused, pointing at the older men.

“No way,” Jason breathed. “What the fuck guys! That’s sort of perverted, you know.”

“Do shut up and us a moment, ankle bitters,” David ordered, finally finding his voice. “We let you finish.”

Jamie’s knee in his groin abruptly finished the asshole as well….

[olivermajor226]

TURNCOAT: CHAPTER 10 (PEST)

SUMMARY

WHERE: NW Quadrant of Echoes, Mechis II WHEN: Day 24, Month 6, 22 ABY 

While dealing with the shock and grief of the frigate disaster, Kay, Cassian and Jacen still prepare to leave New Mechis to execute plan B. Misunderstandings abound.

WORD COUNT

8,177 words

PART III PLAYLIST // "ANDOR"