#posts that make me love humanity

[wanderingaldecaldo]

Hi, I'm WanderingAldecaldo, aka wash. 👋

I'm a longtime writer (AO3) , relatively new VPer and modder, and still crazy for Cyberpunk 2077, Mitch and Val (and Rosalind), and the City of Dreams.

About me & this blog

Mid-40s, she/her nonbinary bisexual, paid geek, married with cats. Recently diagnosed autistic and ADHD, like 18mo ago, which explains a lot about my life and relationships (especially the autism piece). Former sportsball player and band geek, forever a total nerd. I love video games and board games; writing more than reading these days; music; and still like (and play) some sportsball. Yes, I am the queer softballer stereotype. I strive for kindness over niceness, though I'm not always successful. I believe in ship and let ship, and don't like? don't interact.

On this blog you'll find video games like Cyberpunk, Bioware, RDR2; whatever TV I'm into currently (currently Severance, Ted Lasso, and Slow Horses); progressive politics, including anti-racism and anti-fascism; gender and sexuality; ADHD and autism; plus lots of writing memes. Also cars. I like cars.

A few things to keep in mind

Trans women are women and terfs can fuck off into the sun forever. Same with fascists.

I'm an adult and post things that are of an adult nature. If you're a minor, please take that under advisement. I don't block minors because long ago I was a minor myself, and I related more to adults than people my own age. But I'm not your parent and you are responsible for curating your own online experience. If you are uncomfortable with adult themes, please hit the back button. Also I don't knowingly follow minors because that makes me uncomfortable.

I don't necessarily follow back; I like to keep a short, streamlined dash so please don't take offense if I don't. At the same time, I have become mutuals with longtime followers after checking out their blog again at a later date. 🤷 Also, like many people on here, I prefer to be mutuals with people who are interested in my stuff, especially my Cyberpunk OCs and ships. Trust me, after years of being ignored due to fandom pressure, it quickly becomes apparent who is actively avoiding my Cyberpunk content.

I love tag games! I am also not great at replying to them! I have over 100 archived emails going back to Nov. '23 that I haven't answered, but still think I might one day. 😅 I am much more likely to reply to writing/WIP tags since I always have a handful of WIPs at any given moment. Also music tags because I love music.

I love asks but hate chain mail — they stress me out because I hate when people feel excluded and I don't know who's received them and who hasn't, so I end up paralyzed and ignore them. Send at your own risk.

Speaking of asks, anons are off. I got one hateful anon and that was enough. Either say it with your chest or fuck off. If you absolutely must leave a hateful anon, @streetkid-named-desire has volunteered to field them for me. Go on, you'll make their day, I promise.

My ships, OCs, and more after the cut.

My (Cyberpunk) ships

[Mitch+Val] Ship: Born to Run

Val and I both fell hard for the kind, handsome Nomad. The main tag includes all versions of their ship because I didn't know it would turn into a bunch of AUs. 😭 The Corpo AU has its own tag, and should be fairly comprehensive. The newer Streetkid AU isn't tagged yet, but so far it's just writing.

[main tag] [au: all that glitters] [random ship stuff tag]

[Ros+Val] aka The President's Merc AU

Their ship isn't named yet, so it's just a generic tag for now. There's also a Tower AU, but that doesn't have a separate tag yet.

[main tag] [random ship stuff tag]

[Mitch+Scorpion] Ship: Panzerboys

Do you think Mitch and Driss ever explored each other's bodies? 🤔

[main tag]

[Carol+Hilary] Carol + Hilary tag tbd

Uhhhh..... maybe it's time they got a real ship name?

[main tag]

[Corpo!Val+Richard Ripper] Ship: Business & Pleasure

Corpo!Val doesn't do relationships, but she does do Richard. She hires him as a high-end escort and eventually he becomes somewhat of a friend. During the course of events of the Corpo AU, he helps Val figure out her feelings for Mitch. Richard belongs to dearest @dustymagpie.

[main tag]

[SK!Val+Travis] Ship: Love Bites

A toxic ship featuring two streetkids with bad boundaries. They were bad for each other then, but maybe not so bad now? Nah, just kidding. They're still awful! In fact, they are so awful I have only taken one pic of them together!

[main tag]

My OCs

Valerie Vermilion (she/her)

LOML and main OC. The first character I've made for a game who stuck around and grew a personality. Streetkid!Val is the original, and Corpo!Val debuted a year later. What about Nomad!Val? I hear you ask. Don't worry, she's got a backstory already and is just biding her time she is a fuckboy.

Tags: [ALL] [StreetKid] [Corpo] [Nomad] Random: [val things] [streetkid val things] [corpo val things] Asks+lore: [val lore]

Hilary Navarro (she/her)

An Aldecaldo OC introduced for five minutes in my Mitch + Val longfic NOGLY. She's the family's best netrunner; has a sharp sense of humor and loves puns; and is playful in general, just like her bubblegum hair. Just don't piss her off because she does not forgive. She's also one of Val's first friends in the family.

[Tag]

Travis Murphy (he/him)

Trash man. Babygirl. The worst being ever. Dated Streetkid!Val when they were teens and recruited her to join 6th Street. Always lying, cheating, or stealing. He'll get to redeem himself in the NOGLY sequel.

Fun fact: Travis didn't have a last name, so I used the tag #travis needs a tag i guess for quite a while until someone *cough*Imaginary*cough* shamed me into giving him a last name.

[Tag] [Random]

Antonio Varga (he/him)

A proud son of Heywood. Best friend of Jackie growing up but they fought when he left the gang. Tony wishes he'd made up with him before everything else....

[Tag]

Gabriella Varga (she/her)

The Flower of Heywood. A friend to everyone, always ready to lend a hand, an ear, a shoulder — or an eddie. Just don't cross her or her family, or you'll see just how mean she can get. Older sister to Tony and childhood crush of Jackie.

[Tag]

Vamika (she/her)

A solo merc who Corpo!Val employed during her time at Arasaka. After she takes over the Afterlife from Rogue, she will reestablish that relationship. A reliable, professional mercenary, Vamika has never botched a gig, at least not in Night City.... Sadly most of the pics I took of her were never shared before the HDD accident.

[Tag]

Lynx Lyons (they/them)

A scout/outrider for the Bright/Palmer family who debuted in my fluffy oneshot Cut Your Hair. They are older than they seem, and definitely too old for camp bullshit. They'd rather be on the highway on their own listening to tunes, instead of listening to the same stories told night after night around the fire.

[Tag]

Séverine (she/her)

A member of the Voodoo Boys in Dogtown, she is much more comfortable with guns than soft. I haven't figured out where she fits into Val's story yet; maybe she's out for revenge for Slider.

[Tag]

Not listed yet:

Grem, Kevin, Uhhh the new stoner surfer dude Ian? maybe? Also Aunt Vinnie, who's still under construction

Writing Tags

General: #wash's writing

Corpo AU WIP: #unnamed corpo au story that is consuming my brain (it's still in there, just in stasis btw)

Random bits related to my longfic sequel: #nogly sequel thoughts

Other tags of note: wip whenever, about fanfic, about writing... more that I can't remember :hide the pain:

Resoures I Use

An incomplete list of things I've used:

FontSpace

Unsplash

Mods I Use: An Eternal WIP; asks open if you have a specific question about a mod you've seen

[shepscapades]

[dbhc flavored] Hermit a Day May: Day 14 — Doc!

Featuring both a current-day s10 doc and a verrry early s8 post-deviant doc! :]

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What is a narcissist?

What characterizes a narcissist? I've encountered this term frequently, not because my friends or colleagues have applied it to me, but rather due to my older sister's frequent use of it. She appears to believe that I fit this description. To diagnose someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), five out of the nine criteria from the DSM-IV-TR are necessary. Some of the traits associated with NPD include a heightened sense of self-importance, preoccupation with fantasies of power, wealth, success, and love, a constant need for admiration, a belief in one's uniqueness, a lack of empathy, arrogance, entitlement, a preference for associating only with important or special individuals, and a tendency to exploit others for personal gain.

It's crucial to distinguish between narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissism refers to certain exhibited traits in a person, where they don't meet enough criteria to be categorized as having NPD.

Allow me to elaborate on the fact that most of us possess elements of personality disorders to some degree. For instance, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most commonly discussed ones. Each of us experiences varying levels of OCD tendencies. Similarly, anxiety and periods of depression are universal; the key lies in the extent to which these disorders disrupt our daily functioning.

This principle applies to both narcissism and NPD. Celebrating our achievements occasionally and taking pride in reaching goals are healthy behaviors. There's no issue with that. Therefore, if someone labels you as a narcissist or suggests you have OCD, don't be overly concerned. More often than not, they might be projecting their own emotions onto you. Give them space to express themselves, and eventually, the genuine truth will emerge.

Examples and Anecdotes: Imagine a coworker who consistently seeks praise for their achievements and often downplays the accomplishments of others. While this behavior might seem narcissistic, it doesn't necessarily meet the criteria for NPD. On the other hand, someone with NPD might manipulate their colleagues into doing their work for them, exploiting their desire to please for personal gain.

Treatment and Coping Strategies: For those dealing with narcissism or NPD, seeking professional help from therapists or counselors is a crucial step. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and other therapeutic approaches can be effective in addressing the underlying issues and promoting healthier behaviors. Developing empathy, self-awareness, and coping strategies are integral parts of the recovery process. For friends and family, setting boundaries and encouraging open communication can help manage interactions with individuals exhibiting narcissistic traits. Remember that change takes time and dedication, but it's possible with the right support and commitment.

Source: What is a narcissist?

[sweeetsh]

“He can’t be real, she thought. A boy made out of flesh and bone could not be so painfully lovely, so free of any blemish or flaw.” | “She’s the only divine thing he’s ever believed in. The only creature in this vast, cruel land who could kill him. And sometimes, in his loveliest dreams, he imagined she does.”

[twinstxrs]

idk if this is accurate but i’ve felt like in previous seasons riz & gorgug have been one of the inter-bad kids dynamics we’ve seen the least of & this season has been so great in that aspect. gorgug having helped make some of riz’s magic gear. riz helping gorgug with his studies. the shared birthday party. gorgug’s gift to riz being something he himself made to protect riz. riz’s gift to gorgug being something he illegally grabbed to protect gorgug. gorgug who utilizes rage to put his body on the line for his friends & riz who will take deep levels of mental stress for his friends. even though it was within the context of a joke, riz calling gorgug an “absolute sweetie.” like yea they might not be in a band together or both part of a presidential campaign team or owlbears teammates, but they’d go to war for each other, because they’re best friends.

[chalkrub]

this too is yuri (the relationship between me and two of my own characters i love too much)

[babacontainsmultitudes]

RIP Will Campos the only person who was murdered this episode.

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Supernatural September - Day 2 | Identity

[cookiedough77]

im gonna be honest i hate the "adrien isnt a sentimonster he's half human and half sentimonster" IT MAKES NO SENSE

he's not half and half he's just a human sentimonster, thats it, a sentimonster meant to be human like i dont get whats not to understand you can't be half of a sentimonster you can't be half of an amok it just doesnt work

[borgialucrezia]

supernatural — 1x21 created by eric kripke

[angel-fruitcake]

save me season 9 human!cas save me

(yes i know in the phone pic he technically had powers but he looked fuckin sinful all dirty like that so it earned its place here)

[they-call-me-youngermoney]

it's norf! nort. norgh..

[keferon]

*clasps your shoulders gently and looks you straight in the eye*

Keferon. Please read Ninth by Kyn on AO3. I think you would love it very much. It has a large chapter count, but don't be intimidated, it's very easy to get into. It is currently unfinished, but is being updated regularly.

You are the seventh person that recommended this fic to me so ahahahaha yeah

I’m doing great Help I hate some parts of it but I love the other parts I’m spinning in the blender

…..I made the moodboard….

[sysig]

How far did you get? (Patreon)

[sentient-mawce]

Part four :)

<<FIRST<< <PREVIOUS< I finally did the thing! Oh and cami and fishlegs will show up pretty soon so you can look forward to that.

[imjustavenuxwithaboomerang]

zombies + text posts (pt 3)

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[didi-doof]

I REMEMEBERED WHAT I WANTED TO ASK and this question is absolutely inspired by h2o because i am who i am dgfhuidgfh but does merman perry have any water/moon related magical abilities? 👀👀 and i mean any at all, not only like the ones that were in h2o? 👀

-platypaws

@platypaws BOY DO I

Gotta be honest these are mostly inspired by H2O but shhhhh, there might be more later. But I would think he’d be able to turn invisible (limited time, only in merman form), use siren song (well.) and talk to animals!