#starlet seeker

[mightyshockwaves-vault]

My most recent Tails of Equestria game finished, and I made this image a a big thank you to both the players and the GM for making it such an incredible adventure. It was a murder-mystery game, and it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. You can read the synopsis (with illustrations!) here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13LPsRW3ULZdtIYskYsFH25FRPjj8r4tbKHw1p71D36E/edit?pli=1. Feel free to leave comments!

[ihni]

13 books meme

Was tagged by @missroserose (thanks!) and BOY am I bad at reading books these days, so this kinda made me feel bad. (i'm not counting fanfics in this, even though I have several of those printed in book form)

1) The Last book I read:

"Sovande jättar", "Gudarna vaknar" and "Bara människa" (it's a triology) by Silvain Neuvel. (in English: "Sleeping Giants", Waking Gods" and "Only Human")

2) A book I recommend:

"The flat share" by Beth O'Leary for some light reading and feelgood feels. It's so cute!

3) A book that I couldn’t put down:

"The Martian" by Andy Weir. I literally got late back to work from my lunch break because I Had To Finish It.

4) A book I’ve read twice (or more):

I mean, lots of them. If I have a favorite, I will return to it like I would an old friend. To mention a few, "Grottbjörnens folk" by Jean M. Auel (English: "Clan of the cave bear") and the follow-up, "Hästarnas dal" (English: "Valley of the horses", I think) because I'm a sucker for someone just ... surviving and thriving. "Dimestore magic" and "Bitten" by Kelley Armstrong. Trilogin om Frihetskrigen (The Freedom War Triology?) by Niklas Krog. "Vingmästarens dotter" by Bertil Mårtensson. And of couse "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.

5) A book on my TBR:

"Runaway Max" by Brenna Yovanoff. One of these days, I'll get to it ... at least the Billy scenes, lol

6) A book I’ve put down:

"Call Me by Your Name" by André Aciman. I didn't actually put it down because I was determined to finish it, but it was a struggle. I'm sure it is very good, but for someone who isn't into a) romance or b) sex, there just wasn't that much else for me to latch onto in that book. Not much ... plot.

7) A book on my wish list:

Gregory Crewdson, "Eveningside 2012-2022", but I've been hesitant to buy it so far because I can't rationalize spending that much on a book. But listen, he is a fantastic photographer and I've loved his work ever since I first saw a documentary about him on TV, ages ago.

8) A favorite book from childhood:

"Skattsökarna" by E. Nesbit (in English: "The Story of the Treasure Seekers"). Man I did NOT know what all those currency meant when I was a kid but it seemed FANTASTIC to have that many friends and adventures. <3

9) A book you would give to a friend:

"I'm with stupid" by Gene Weingarten and Gina Barreca. It was a fun and eye-opening book, lol (that is actually due for a re-read soon).

10) A book of Poetry or Lyrics you own:

"Complete poems" by Dorothy Parker. I have read the whole thing and I love her. I love Dorothy's poetry. So witty, so RHYMING.

11) A nonfiction book you own:

"Saxat ur Starlet" by Kristina Öhman. It has me ROLLING laughing. Starlet was a comic that I read a lot when I was a kid, and this book has taken random images from those comics and added commentary, and it is HIL-AR-IOUS.

12) What are you currently reading:

Nothing that ain't fanfics, baby.

13) What are you planning on reading next?

Book-wise? I don't know.

Bonus Round Shelfie?

Huh?

Tagging: @mikajupiterjonesingtimcurryfeet @callieb @dragonflylady77 @cherrydreamer @jaune-chat and whoever wants to do it :)

[renerox]

SURFADELIC 60’s CHICKS !!! vol.2

. More Surfadelic 60’s Girl Groups favorites featuring SHANGRI-LAS, DONNA LOREN, THE TOMBOYS, LYDIA MARCELLE, JEAN & THE STATESIDES, THE STARLETS, ANNETTE, THE BITTERSWEETS, THE PLEASURE SEEKERS, THE ANGELS, SYLVIE VARTAN, THE MARVELETTES, THE SHIRELLS, LULU, TONI MCCANN, THE CHYMES, DIXIE CUPS, BEA, NANCY SINATRA, THE CRYSTALS, THE LIVERBIRDS, MAYALTA PAGE, RAYLENE & THE BLUE ANGELS, THE…

[vogelschadel]

𝟓 𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐎𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄 

𝐈. Angel on Fire - Halsey

I hide and cower in the corner, conversations getting hard 'Cause nobody seems to ask about me anymore And nobody seems to care about anything I think And nobody seems to recognize me in the crowd In the background, screaming, "Everybody, look at me" And I'm fading away, you know I used to be on fire I'm standing in the ashes of who I used to be I used to be a darling starlet, like a centerpiece Had the whole world wrapped around my ring I flew too closely to the sun that's setting in the East And now I'm melting from my wings 

This song is about his place, or lack of one in the world down to every single detail. Feeling like a stranger at his own parties must be a feeling he gets often now. Must be threadful, not the least because he’s always been an attention seeker.

𝐈𝐈. Waterloo - Abba

My, my At Waterloo, Napoleon did surrender Oh, yeah And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way. The history book on the shelf Is always repeating itself Waterloo I was defeated, you won the war Waterloo Promise to love you forever more Waterloo Couldn't escape if I wanted to Waterloo Knowing my fate is to be with you

Waterloo was a particularly badass moment for Prussia in history. I like to imagine Gil fanboys ABBA to this day and loves jamming to their Eurovision winning song together with Arthur.  <3

𝐈𝐈𝐈. 99 Luftballons - Nena  

  Ninety-nine years of war Left no place for winners War ministers don't exist anymore Neither do the fighter jets Today, I stroll around See the world in ruins I've found a balloon I think of you and let it fly

A staple of German music! I always imagine Gilbert playing this while he drives around with his old VW beetle, singing along as off key as he can.

𝐈𝐕. Ich Will - Rammstein 

(I want) I want that you trust me  (I want) I want that you believe me  (I want) I want to feel your glances  (I want) to control every heartbeat  (I want) I want to hear your voices  (I want) I want the peace disturbed  (I want) I want that you watch me carefully  (I want) I want that you understand me (I want) I want your fantasy  (I want) I want your energy  (I want) I want to see your hands  (I want) to drown in cheers

Rammstein hypes up the crowd with this song. I just feel like it has a big Gil vibe(tm). Ugh, I need a metal verse for him so bad.

𝐕. Kumiankka (Rubber duckie) - Herrat

I like it when girls command me I said so and you gave me ‘XD’ You asked me to come over and I knew it was something important I wanted to find out and even though I said I'm never afraid I was secretly hoping that at most it will be just little scratches on my back  And now I can't even breathe, I'm tied up in your little tub in chains and shackles I like the way you look at me, you say "obey, boy" others say I'm just a toy, but toys r us so why couldn't I doesn't fucking matter if my alarm won't ring  I can be your toy if you want me to be, I can be the toy you want me to be You can tickle me, you can squeeze me I want you to have fun with me I want to be your rubber duckie You can tickle me, you can squeeze me Like I were a rubber duckie !!SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK!!  I ask if you are playing games with me but you don't like to talk I quess I'm getting beaten here but I just dig it when chicks dominate it turns me on, a little devil with a good reputation I didn't find an angel, I guess but nuns aren't good enough either  I have no reason to leave, so ask for whatever you want to do with me it's hot, come here, tell me what to do well played, you did it, you messed my head like Vegas, This is one of those scenes where the role is difficult, but I still want to float in your waves as a rubber duck

 He wants Hungary to peg him. He’s a bottom.  (If you only listen to one of these songs please listen to this one, it’s hilariously composed xD And now the mental image of him squeaking like that around girls won’t LEAVE ME)

tagged by: @xbasilrp (thank you so much, this was so much fun!!!) tagging: @danishlxw, @frestoniia @islandiis @mauerfrau @ehrendame @cacophonyofpersonalities and whoever wants to do this!!

[sasskarian]

Fic Update: After the Glitter Fades

Fandom: Dragon Age

Pairing: f!Hawke/Fenris | Carver/Anders | Merrill/Isabela | Varric/Cassandra

Summary:

What happens when a rising starlet falls for her mysterious, grumpy co-star? Calamity, hilarity, and maybe a little bit of love. In the newest production from Tethras Studios, Varric Tethras outdoes himself as he struggles to bring together two people absurdly perfect for each other, even if he has to push, pull, or set up a giant romance subplot to do it.

Things take a turn for the strange when it seems like the cast has side-stepped into one of their own films and life starts throwing curveballs at them. A noir-style murder mystery set in Kirkwall, starring the Hawke Siblings, Fenris, Seeker Cassandra Pentaghast, and Director-Extraordinaire Varric Tethras.

This Chapter Featuring:  So! Much! Romantic! Tension! UST is the word of the day here, folks! But wait, there’s more! We have the aftermath of Hawke and Co escaping Bartrand’s red lyrium dungeon, Cassandra and Varric somehow slowly turning into the co-stars of this shamelessly self-indulgent epic, and Bethany finally arrives in Tevinter. 

Excerpt:

For a criminal— reformed or not, she thought with the briefest flash of amusement— Varric thought enough like a detective that he’d been surprisingly useful. Even if the sheer horror on his face when she’d tiredly told him so had been equal levels of amusing and insulting. 

“Morning, Seeker,” said the man himself, carefully hanging his towel over the back of a dingy chair. “How was the sleep of justice and vengeance and all that?”

“You,” Cassandra growled, dragging herself from the bed with the greatest reluctance, “are criminally cheerful of a morning.” 

“Well, good thing you’re an officer of the law, huh?” He chuckled and moved towards the laughably small coffee pot.

Summoning up a vague sense of fury, Cassandra grabbed her last change of clothes— at least she was pretty sure these were clean enough— and stomped into the bathroom that still smelled like his morning routine. Fury was the safest defense she had against his charm. Fury could, at least, get her through the day, keep that crumbling wall between them and how easily he slid into her life’s work. 

She was finding that fury was really the only way to combat Varric Tethras and that crooked little smile.

Work Link: [link]

Series Link: [link]

This Chapter: [link]

Glitterverse Theme by @bettydice​: [link]

A/N:

It’s been a hot minute or two since I updated Glitterverse, huh? But it’s back and better than ever. Hopefully the next update won’t take... you know... a year this time. But I already have a new VoV chapter in the works, and another two of the main Glitter in progress, so. There’s that! Hope everyone has a beautiful day and if you’re still reading my fics in this the Hell Year of 2022, thank you and I love you.

[lukas-musings]

      God I'm so 𝖈𝖗𝖆𝖟𝖞, baby I'm sorry that I'm 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜

                      I'm your little 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘵                          Queen of Coney Island

                                          Raising HELL all over town

                                                                               Sorry 'bout it    

[lunewraith]

                                                            𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒂   𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒆   𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒘𝒚𝒏   .

     hi  peaches   !!   ira  here,  with  an  intro  that’s  long  overdue   --   though  i  have  for  you  what  i  hope  is  a  concise  and  compact  breakdown  of  miss  selwyn,  whom  i’ve  taken  the  liberty  to  craft  from  scratch  with  bases  only  in  the  lore  and  ethos  of  the  nearly - extant  selwyn  family.  i  am  so  super  duper  honoured  and  thrilled  to  be  a  part  of  this  family  and  cannot  wait  to  get  to  know  all  of  you   (  and  your  beautiful  muses  )   so  please  leave  a  like  on  this  post  if  you’d  like  to  plot  and  i’ll  come  forth  to  plot  very  shortly   !! 𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑮𝑮𝑬𝑹  𝑾𝑨𝑹𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑺    :    poisoning,  attempted  murder,  anxiety,  madness.

      ⧼   park  sooyoung,  cisfemale,  she / her   /   bare  by  wildes   +   a  near  parasitic  need  for  catharsis,  rivulets  of  water  gleaning  off  the  wing  of  a  jet - black  swan,  the  deadly  routine  of  lovelessness.   ⧽    ━━    hey,  isn’t  that  DIANA  SELWYN   ?   i  read  a  daily  prophet  article  on  them,  once   ;   the  TWENTY - THREE  year  old   [  pure - blood  ]   WITCH  is  a   [  HOGWARTS  alumnus  who  has  gone  on  to  be  a  SEEKER  FOR  THE  HOLYHEAD  HARPIES.  ]   i’ve  heard  they  can  be  quite  SEDULOUS   &   SCINTILLATING,  but  i  don’t  know   …   they  came  off  very  INSOUCIANT   &   DELPHIC   in  that  interview.  it  really  is  hard  to  know  what  to  believe  these  days  though,  isn’t  it   ?

      𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑳𝑼𝑫𝑬   ...   the  girl’s  nascent  years  are  bled  across  wars.  cassandra  selwyn  is  a  starling,  a  songbird,  a  divine  phantom  in  the  clutches  of  wayward  men,  but  she  is  not  a  mother.  diana  comes  to  her  as  headaches  often  do   --   once  afflicted,  soon  dismissed.  what  binds  her  departed  flesh  to  her  is  not  love,  but  a  garish  desire  to  keep  her  own  divinity  adrift,  never  to  be  snuffed  out.  she  knits  her  progeny  in  her  own  image,  and  marvels  at  her  ingenuity,  her  likeness   --   until  her  daughter  wades  into  the  throes  of  girlhood  and  threads  through  colours  she’s  never  managed  to.  jealousy  rankles  as  deep  as  it  cuts,  and  venom  festers  where  there  was  once  hope  for  a  kindling  of  kinship.  on  the  eve  of  diana’s  seventh  birthday,  cassandra  selwyn  coaxes  a  slurry  of  belladonna  and  aconite  into  the  child’s  supper.  diana  is  found,  salvaged  from  a  husk  of  a  home,  and  lives  to  cross  the  threshold  into  another  year.  her  mother  would  vanish  and  eschew  any  efforts  to  locate  her  for  a  decade  before  she  materialises  again,  in  the  alcove  of  a  casket,  embroidered  with  pallor  and  strings  of  belladonna.

      now  unmoored,  diana  astounds  and  baffles  the  best  of  her  peers  and  teachers  with  her  aptitude  for  flying  and  alchemy   (  though  they  were  often  kind  enough  to  prevaricate  the  notion  that  her  mother  had  been  an  exceptional  alchemist  )   and  preens  under  the  swathes  of  glamour  and  praise.  now  oscillating  between  two  realms  of  understanding  and  two  platitudes  of   ‘  morality,  ’   she’s  entreated  to  unspool,  on  her  own,  the  ideals  of  purity  and  nobility  that  her  mother  had  managed  to  indoctrinate  in  her  and  what  she’s  inculcated  on  her  own,  standing  on  her  own  two  feet.  

      𝑻𝑳𝑫𝑹   :   she  was  raised  in  the  image  of  a  starlet  mother  who,  upon  realising  that  her  own  daughter  had  grown  more  precocious  and  promising  than  she  had  at  that  age,  took  it  upon  herself  to  poison  her  own  blood.  the  attempt  failed  and  her  mother  fled,  leaving  her  in  the  care  of  a  foster  family  who  never  could  get  through  to  diana.  now,  as  the  newly  inducted  seeker  of  the  holyhead  harpies,  she’s  grappling  with  the  symptoms  of  disillusionment  and  anxiety  that  her  mother  had  displayed,  and  has  to  stand  stalwart  against  the  decision  which  has  to  be  made  in  the  eminent  war.

      𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑵𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺   ...   everything  and  anything  under  the  sun  would  be  dearly  appreciated  and  cherished   !!   i’ll  whip  up  a  connections  page  fairly  soon  ensuing  this,  but  for  now,  i’d  love  for  her  a  fair  few  friends,  acquaintances,  arch - nemeses,  frenemies,  flings,  will - they - won’t - they’s,  companions,  and  those  who  empathise  with  her  position  in  the  limbo  between   ‘  light  ’   and   ‘  dark.  ’

[naughtynorth]

Naughty North's Top 20 Sex Toys of 2020 Chosen by YOU

The year 2020 was one that a lot of us may want to forget and we at Naughty North certainly thought twice about even writing a ‘best of’ list this year. What changed our minds? It was you, our customers. You came to us with questions about reconnecting with your partner in lockdown, or connecting long distance during a forced separation. Many of you were seeking sex toys for the first time as a way to find pleasure during uncertain times. 

We decided to give you this peek into which sex toys your fellow Canadians were buying in 2020 so you can see you weren’t alone. And maybe it will give you some fun ideas on how to start of 2021!

GUARANTEED FUN FOR COUPLES NEAR AND FAR

Whether it was bluetooth compatible toys to be used across continents or up close and personal toys for long nights in lockdown, couples toys topped our bestsellers list month after month. 

We-Vibe Chorus Remote & App Controlled Couples' Vibrator

Eva II Hands-Free Silicone Rechargeable Clitoral Vibrator by Dame

Lush Ava Remote Controlled Couples' Vibrator

TOP PICKS OF THE POWERHOUSE PLEASURE SEEKERS

2020 seemed to be the year of bold, powerful choices for seeking pleasure. Rumbly wands and thrusting vibrators were flying out of the store like never before and these were your top picks.

Magic Wand Original Wand Vibrator

We-Vibe Wand Cordless Waterproof Rechargeable Wand Vibrator

California Dreaming Orange County Cutie Thrusting Rabbit Vibrator

Fantasy For Her Ultimate Pleasure Double Ended Vibrator

Fantasy For Her Thrusting Heating Waterproof Silicone Rabbit

QUIET AND DISCREET PLEASURE IN LOCKDOWN

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  SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES 

G-spot vibrators and air pulsation toys for the clitoris were more popular than ever before. Seems like a lot of you knew just what kind of pleasure you wanted and exactly how to get it. 

California Dreaming Surf City Centerfold G-Spot Pulsating Vibrator

Pillow Talk Sassy G-spot Vibrator by BMS

LELO Gigi 2 Silicone Rechargeable Waterproof G-Spot Vibrator

Satisfyer Pro 2 Clitoral Stimulator

Womanizer Starlet 2.0 Clitoral Vibrator

SQUEAKY CLEAN AND SLIPPERY WHEN WET

2020 saw more lubricant sales than ever before, we are guessing due to the huge upswing in sales of toys for solo play. And don’t even get us started on toy cleaners! We could barely keep either in stock. In fact, many manufacturers struggled to keep up with demand as the bottles they normally used were scooped up by all of the hand sanitizer companies. 

Sliquid Naturals H2O Lubricant

Wicked Sensual Care Cleene Toy Cleaner

FOR THE TRULY ADVENTUROUS

Seems like a lot of you took the time in lockdown to explore new kinds of pleasure and we couldn’t be more proud. BDSM kits were bit hits, as well as beginner anal toys and more specialty items like penis pumps. 

Please Master 10 Piece BDSM Kit

Performance VX5 Male Enhancement Penis Pump System with Realistic Sleeve

Booty Call® Booty Silicone Anal Trainer Kit

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[musesandmagick]

Arrivals

written with @the-siren-saga

It was the middle of the night when Shanna and Moirah stepped through the doors of the College District apartment. Despite his colleague's constant chattering, Laen had barely spoken since he arrived; lost in his own thoughts and the quiet stir of anticipation. His eyes lifted as he heard them enter, swallowing heavily as the two came into view. 

It didn’t take a genius to recognise Shanna. She looked… tired, and his thoughts immediately wandered to his sister. Would she look that tired? Would she have that same sad glitter behind her eyes? Laen tried to speak, but words failed him for a long moment, leaving him to simply stare in silent question -- you’re Shanna, aren’t you? Is my sister okay? Where is she? What are they doing to her?

Shanna could barely look at Laen. A brief scan of his thoughts revealed the questions he was leaving unasked, and she found that there was little she could provide in the form of answers. "I'm so sorry," she whispered, just loud enough for him to hear. 

It's not your fault, Moirah transmitted to Shanna. It's his. You know that. 

Laen doesn't, Shanna replied. For all I know, he blames me for all of it. And he wouldn't be entirely wrong, either.

Emotions burned through Laen faster than he could feel them, his gaze flickering between Shanna and Moirah as he tried to think of something; anything to say. He wanted to scream. He wanted to break something, to throw something at someone, to blame someone, but all he could do was breathe a short, shaken sigh of disappointment -- glancing to Leo for help. It was humiliating. It was painful. It was exactly what he expected, and yet the bitter taste of defeat lay heavy in his throat.

"Nobody's gonna say anything?" Leo asked as she looked around the room. Out of everyone, she seemed to be the one with the least emotional attachment to the situation. "Fine. Guess it falls to me then. I'm sure you know why we're here?" The intensity of her stare seemed to drill holes in Moirah's shield. 

Moirah, as prepared for this conversation as she would ever be, sat down. "Because you're going to brutally murder me as a means of taking revenge for getting Laurien wrapped up in Purple Rose?" she retorted. "Because, as much as I probably deserve it, I have my whole life ahead of me, so I'm going to politely ask you not to."

“Nobody’s killing anyone,” Laen said blankly. “Yet.”

What Leo said next was not something Moirah expected to hear. "We're here because you're the only one who can help us get her back."

"Am I?" Moirah asked. "Because I'm sure there's got to be someone else, someone–"

Shanna, who had been quiet up until this point, finally spoke up. "Listen to her," she said firmly. "You may act like you don't care, but I wouldn't be able to live with myself if we didn't get her out."

“Like it or not, it’s our fault she’s in there,” Laen muttered, lifting his gaze to lock it firmly on Moirah, “It’s our fault she’s in that place, and as much as-.. As much as I don’t want to believe it, I know you care about that almost as much as I do.”

Well, fuck. Clearly, they were at an impasse. "Fine," Moirah conceded with a weary sigh and a shrug of her shoulders. "I'll help. I'll arrange a place for you two to stay, and we'll figure out how to get her back together. But I'm not going to put anyone else in harm's way for this."

Victoire, Moirah's wife who had until then been working on lesson plans in her office, came downstairs at that moment, oblivious to the awkward tension in the room. "Well, look who's home," she said, warmly greeting Moirah with a soft kiss on the lips. "I hope you don't mind that I helped these two get here."

"Not at all, love, thank you. I was hoping you could help us, actually," Moirah answered, gesturing for Victoire to take a seat. It was a strange thing for the two guests to see the way Moirah's demeanor changed the moment Victoire walked in. 

"You know, I might actually have something…" Victoire thought out loud, scrolling down on her tablet. "Yep, here it is. Apparently, it's almost time for the Violet Gala again." She twirled her finger sarcastically. "Hethe help us all."

Leo, not entirely missing the bitterness in Victoire's voice, sat forward, suddenly incredibly interested. "I'm sorry, the what?"

"Marchosias holds a charity gala every stellar cycle," Moirah interrupted, in a stone cold tone that made her disapproval eminently clear. "Of course, I say charity, it's not like anyone but him and his cult ever see any of the money. But Victoire's right. It could be the perfect time to make our move."

“And what exactly will ‘our move’ be? Financially support a cult while risking our own skin, in the vague off-chance we might be able to get through to my sister?” Laen visibly regretted his words the moment they slipped his tongue, but fell silent again rather than apologise; cheeks flushing with his own frustration.

"We're not giving them any of our money. And she's definitely going to be there. Victoire, pull up the guest list."

Victoire did as she was instructed, hacking into the Purple Rose server and pulling up the guest list. As it stood, several names were already on the list, including Laurien's. "Laurien 'Moss Rose' Adaire," she read. "Right below Ciaran 'Montezuma' Savatier. I have never understood why so many of his cultists use rose varieties as codenames."

"Aesthetic," Shanna answered. "Mine was Damask. And I'm not going to this stupid gala."

Laen hissed back in the breath he’d so recently lost at the sound of his sister’s name, lip twitching in a little snarl hearing the ‘codename’ she’d adopted. The longer they took the further away she fell and if he could see for a damn second past the haze and whisper at the back of his mind, or the headache that never seemed to end, he might have the strength to think the homicidal thoughts he so deeply would like to indulge in right now. “How do we get in,” he asked sharply, with barely a hesitation, “and how do I get to her?”

"Uvall and I will be using our standard aliases and disguises," Moirah said, mostly to Victoire, who was quickly adding their names to the guest list. "You can use whatever you like. And you two–" she asked Laen and Leo– "Do you have a preference?"

"Aliya Friel," Leo answered after a little thought. "An up-and-coming starlet from the Empyrium, who overcame a life of hardship to reach fame and–"

"That's quite enough," Moirah interrupted.

Groaning, Laen waved his hand dismissively, “Whatever works, works.”

"Alright, I'll just surprise you the night of the gala," Moirah sighed. 

“I’ve followed instructions on shorter notice,” he huffed, completely missing the irony of his own statement given recent… revelations regarding his job. Not that it seemed he’d be picking up much in the way of irony either way, as he leaned back in his seat with the look of someone torn between stropping like a child and taking a nap then and there.

"Oh, I'm sure you have, poster boy," Moirah muttered, getting a laugh from Leo.

Laen gritted his teeth at that. This was a mistake and he was already regretting being there -- nobody took him or his desires seriously and why should they? He was an ass. And now, when it mattered most, that was coming back to bite him. It was all hopeless. He’d be better off watching this all happen from afar, never having a moment of redemption for what a terrible brother he’d been; especially when it was far too late. Especially when the damage was already done. Between Moirah’s digs and the sight of Shanna, the reality of Lauri’s situation had gone from grimly settled between his lungs to gripping tight at his chest and threatening to swallow him whole until he could scarcely contain it. “I never asked for any of this,” he hissed, unable to keep himself silent as his voice shook. “I never asked to be the poster boy for a fucking company who lie and manipulate and kill. I never asked for my father to die needlessly. I never wanted my sister to be taken away because of what a stupid pressure he and I between us put upon her to be something more than she is. I never asked for a mother who doesn’t care about her, or a friendless, miserable life. If I could go back to farming and ignorance, I gladly would, but this is how the dice fell and this is where I am now, so if we could just stop!” 

His voice rose for the first time in-.. He didn’t know how long. He didn’t shout. He made a point to never shout, unless it was deeply needed. He didn’t raise his voice and he didn’t lose his calm around people who barely knew him. Not ever. Taking in a shaky breath, gaze flickering in shock at himself, he tried again. “If we could just stop being petty rivals for a damn minute a-and actually find a way to fix things for once…”

His breath became a sigh, lips curling into a bitter little snarl as his eyes glittered with scarcely-restrained tears, and he shook his head; running a hand over his face before standing to leave the room without another word.

"Do you…" Shanna's voice faltered as she asked. "Do you want me to go after him?" 

Leo stood up, visibly shaken by her partner's outburst. She'd never known Laen to be like this, ever, and it served as something of a wake up call for her. "I'll handle it," she said with gritted teeth. "And Moirah, the poster boy jokes were funny five minutes ago, but you need to stop."

She found Laen in a particularly large cupboard, with his head in his hands. "...Hey," she soothed as she walked a bit closer, lightly resting one hand on his back. "Thought you might need some company after that."

He didn’t respond for a long moment, a muscle ticking in his jaw as he bit back the tears he was hiding before even thinking about looking at her. When he did move his hands from his face, he kept his gaze firmly on the ground, voice low and shaken. “Why would you care? I’m just another SEEKER asshole. You’ve made that pretty clear.”

"Yeah, and I'm just another half-breed conscript, and yet we still made it all the way here," Leo laughed bitterly. "Look, I may have given you shit in the past, but I wouldn't have come here with you if I didn't care about you." Her words surprised even her– she cared about this asshole? Since when? Since a while ago, apparently. 

She sat down next to Laen, her arm still partially around him. Okay, we're doing this now, she thought to herself. "Anyway, consider this a free pass to feel all the things you've been repressing. And yes, I can tell you're repressing them, it's like someone put a cork in a baking soda volcano, but that's not the point. The point is that I won't judge. I promise."

“I don’t have time to feel it, I-I just have to fix it.” Despite his words, his voice cracked again; head tilting back to rest against the wall as he couldn’t help but laugh at himself. A few tears slipped free before he could stop them, and the tired Arkn glanced at his-.. Friend? Colleague. “A-and even if I do, I definitely don’t have time to unpack all of that. It’s-.. Been a while.”

"You're not going to be able to do anything for her if you're running on empty," Leo half-whispered, holding him a bit tighter. Just tight enough to be comforting, like putting a weighted vest on a nervous dog. "Letting it out is the best thing you can do if you want to help her. Trust me, I've tried to repress shit the way you do and it always catches up with me somehow."

Laen closed his eyes briefly at the tightening hold, swallowing back a choked sob. This wasn’t fair-- people didn’t just… do this. He was unapproachable; cold. He liked it that way. The last person to hold him like this was-.. Shit. Lauri. Another, less restrained sob broke free, his shoulders trembling with the breath he had to take. This was too much. Far too much. “I’m beginning to wonder if I can do anything for her," he admitted quietly, "I'm not the brother she deserves. If I'd been there for her--"

He shook his head, unsure where he was even taking that sentence, before finally eyeing Leo with what could almost qualify as a smile. "You know, I-.. you're the only person who really knows anything about me. I'm so used to just keeping my head down, doing what's expected, I never realised how-.. how isolated I am, I suppose, I-.." Another crack in his voice, but this one didn't stop. His expression trembled and broke again, practically doubling over on himself with the force of the comparatively tiny whimpers that accompanied this new wave of heavy sobbing. "What have I done?" he breathed, "I-I've wasted-.. I threw everything away f-for what? There's nothing left..!"

Leo held him even tighter now, almost cradling him. "Marchosias isn't invincible," she soothed. "The fact that Moirah got Shanna out proves that. This isn't your fault, just his, and he won't be allowed to get away with this much longer. We're going to make sure she's safe, okay? Not Moirah, not Victoire… you and I. And once that happens…" 

Her own voice broke a little bit, and she could feel the first tears beginning to fall down her own face. Taking a deep breath and ignoring how her body shook in the process, she continued. "Once that happens, there'll be nothing stopping you from being the brother she needs you to be. But until then, you have to take care of yourself, okay? Be strong for her, but not so strong you burn out. And if you ever need to not be strong, I'll be here."

Had anyone ever spoken to him like this? Had he ever allowed them to? It was like his entire life was spent on autopilot, just doing whatever he thought needed doing and never once wondering if things could be different-- if things should be different. He couldn't help the way he all but buried himself in Leo's arms for a while, crying until his lungs gave out and his head pounded more than it already had been; indulging in a moment of true vulnerability for the first time in years. And when his well ran dry and his chest felt like it might explode, he scrubbed at his face and leaned back again; a short huff of a laugh leaving him.

"When we go back in there," he murmured, "I'll not tell anyone you're capable of more than snark, if you don't tell them I have more than one emotion myself~"

"Sure thing," she said with a smirk, seemingly back to her old sarcastic self, although Laen could tell she didn't mean a bit of the act now. "Poster boy."

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Drew a shitpost for my Tails of Equestria game's current party. My character is the bottom left. She's been through a lot.

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Dear BECK ANTONIN DOLOHOV, We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. You have 24 hours to send in your account and 48 hours after your follow is posted to be active!

Was that [ANDY BIERSACK] I just saw walking down the hallways? Oh wait, no - that was [ANTONIN DOLOHOV]. The [MALE] is a [TWENTY-ONE] year old [SLYTHERIN] who is in [TENTH YEAR]. I heard the [PUREBLOOD] has chosen to [SIDE WITH THE DEATH EATERS] which explains why [HE] is [INQUISITIVE] and [SELF-ASSURED], but also [PROVOCATIVE] and [DEPRAVED]. But who really knows? (ooc: beck/23/she&her/gmt/none)

FAMILY BACKGROUND

Savina and Venedict Dolohov watched the Dark Lord’s ascent from afar, overseeing Russia’s underground Dark Arts initiative from their grand, Moscow estate. From the rumours in the international newspapers to the whisperings of their informants, it was clear that this was the real deal: Voldemort was the leader they had been waiting for, and he was recruiting.

The Dolohovs had tried for years to produce a child, but it was not to be. They yearned, not only to complete their family, but to present an heir to the Dark Lord as a symbol of their unwavering loyalty. They sent word out and, after years of disappointment, were rewarded with the perfect child: pureblood, descendant of the aristocracy, the illegitimate child of a politician and his starlet mistress who wanted nothing from the exchange but for the child to be taken, nurtured, and never spoken of again.

The Dolohovs pried Antonin from his birth mother’s hands the day he was born and relocated to London, UK. There, they pledged their family to the Death Eaters, rapidly rising in the ranks with thanks to their connections in international politics and their access to its darkest secrets. Antonin was coming along well, too, though he was not to meet the Dark Lord or his associates until he was old enough to keep his sharp mouth shut.

ANTONIN BACKGROUND (TW: TORTURE, ANIMAL CRUELTY)

Antonin’s skills in the Dark Arts were impressive from a young age, but his curiosity and thirst for power concerned even his parents. At thirteen, when practicing the Cruciatus Curse for the first time, he refused to stop; the rats they’d caught in the wine cellar were tortured for hours, left depleted and disfigured.

He didn’t care much for books, choosing to hound his parents for more and more practical experience. Eventually, concerned for his son’s barbaric nature, his Father cancelled their lessons and demanded he shape up and become an example for other students his age. Instead, Antonin rebelled. He came home with strange tattoos and piercings, his left forearm noticeably clear as a promise for what was to come. As he grew older, Antonin feed his hunger with scandalous trysts and underground parties. He traded money for ancient artefacts and got bloody knuckles from starting fights with mouthy muggles.  

He was no longer the prodigal child his parents dreamed of; their grooming gone to waste. The Dark Lord, however, saw no reason for them to worry. Bloodlust always comes in handy during a war.

Boggart: His adoption papers, burning. A symbol that he’s finally gone too far, losing his right to be part of their family. Without the Dolohov name, the Dark Lord is sure to kick him to the curb.

Patronus: Goshaw – keen eyes, sharp talons, a pure hawk who hunts the weak.

Quidditch: Antonin had no interest in watching or playing the sport before second year, when he saw a bludger knock the new Hufflepuff seeker off their broom. To this day, he doesn’t care if Slytherin win or lose, but will always watch the matches with sordid intrigue just in case anyone draws blood.

Clubs: Dark Arts, Duelling, Slug.

Prefect: N/A.

Major: Defence Against the Dark Arts.

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Stella Maeve Filmography Rec List:

Under the cut find all of Stella’s filmography listed out/my opinions and recommendations. Favorites are italicized. (SPOILERS under the cut!)(also feel free to message with questions!):

Liminality (2005)- A movie short, it’s nowhere online that I could find unfortunately. Transamerica (2005)- Stella has no lines and she’s in one scene kissing the main character boy for 2 seconds. The movie itself is unfortunate I’m told, so skip it. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2005)- She’s in two episodes in the same year as a small part. She’s not in the show long enough to make the effort. Skip. Law & Order (2005)- same as above, though now that I’m remembering one of the three early Law & Order episodes was impossible to find, so she might have a bigger part in the missing episode. Hit me up if you know. Euthanasia (2006)- Another short nowhere on the internet. Remember the Daze (2007)- Absolutely watch this, please. It’s adorable and Stella is CUTE AS HECK. It was supposed to be a modernized Dazed and Confused and never really took off, but it’s a fun watch and for young actress Stella content it’s A+. The Bronx Is Burning (2007)- Stella plays one of the first victims of Son of Sam. Less than a minute of content, pass it up. Harold (2008)- Do. Not. Watch. This. It’s a terrible movie. Also her hair isn’t good. Brooklyn's Finest (2009)- She plays a daughter of a cop, less than 30 seconds of screentime. Skip it. (fun fact, Mayakovsky is in this) Gossip Girl (2008-2009)- Stella is cute in the first episode, less so in the second she’s in. Watch the first, skip the second. Asylum Seekers (2009)- Ok ok ok, this movie is weird as FUCK. I wouldn’t recommend it as a movie, never, BUT. Stella is adorable in it, she’s got these braids and this dumb outfit that’s to die for. If you can find it (which will be hard), I’d say give it a shot if you’re craving Stella Maeve content. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2009)- I’d recommend this episode. I’ll admit to being gay and appreciating the shower scene. She’s also cute in it and I want to wrap her character in a hug and take care of her. Accused at 17 (2009)- If you like Lifetime Movies I’d give this one a go. As an avid fan of Lifetime Movies, I’d say this is a midrange example. See Kate Run (2009)- I could not find this anywhere at all online, which leads me to believe it might have been an unaired pilot. The Runaways (2010)- WATCH THE RUNAWAYS. Please WATCH THE RUNAWAYS. Stella is SO GREAT as Sandy West. She’s not in it nearly enough but besides Dakota and Kristen, Stella gets the most screen time of the rest of the girls. My Super Psycho Sweet 16 : Part 2 (2010) - Sure, watch this if you like bad made for MTV movies about serial killers. She has pink streaks in her hair which matters to me. Bones (2010) - Yes, watch this episode. Her style is great and she’s in the episode enough for it to feel worth the effort. House (2010-2011)- Stella plays an underaged girl that Chase sleeps with at a wedding. Uncomfortable all around. I’d pass. Funny or Die Presents... (2011)- Not in it long enough, pass. Lovelives (2011)- Could not find. Perhaps another unaired pilot? Grey's Anatomy (2012)- Absolutely watch this episode. Stella is wonderful in it, she breaks my heart. Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles (2012)- Very weird, but fun! Watch it for pretty and quirky Stella. Starlet (2012)- There is actual porn in this movie. I’m not joking. (it is not Stella). It’s also not a very good movie. Pass. Golden Boy (2013)- I’m sorry, Stella, this is the most boring show I’ve ever watched in my entire life. Maybe watch the pilot to get some Stella character angst, but that’s all. All Together Now (2013)- This is kind of like a more boring version of Remember The Daze. If you have time to kill and want to see Stella running around having fun and looking cute, go for it. Don’t expect a masterpiece. Company Town (2013)- Nowhere online, it’s an unaired pilot created by Sera Gamble. I want it. SERA @ ME. Rizzoli & Isles (2014)- Stella SINGS. Watch it just for that. I love her voice. Buttwhistle (2014)- Please. I beg of you. Do not watch this. The Park Bench (2014)- Skip it UNLESS you get the movie free on Amazon Prime. She’s very cute and giggly and adorable, but it’s one scene. Dark Summer (2015)- Run of the mill horror movie. Watch if you like horror or like me had someone to squirm with, skip if you don’t. Chicago P.D. (2014-2015)- If you can, watch all of Stella as Nadia Decotis. I would strangle anyone who tried to hurt Nadia with my bare hands. Ending is shitty but she had to leave to do The Magicians. Flipped (2015)- Stella is the only actor shown on screen for 90% of the movie. She gives a wonderful performance. The feeling is claustrophobic and uncomfortable, I’d recommend watching with someone if you can! But do watch it! Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2006-2016)- Stella is in one episode as a minor character in 2006 and then plays Nadia in two others.The two episodes in 2016 are the end of Nadia’s character arc so if you’ve managed to watch it, watch those. I’d also recommend the 2006 episode, however she’s only in it for about one minute. Long Nights Short Mornings (2016)- Skip it unless you want to watch Stella in a steamy sex scene up against a wall.... which lets be real is a handful of you. For those of you interested, the movie is cut up into segments, her segment is “Lily”. Take the 10 (2017)- Not nearly enough Stella. I wouldn’t watch it again, but you should watch once. God Friended Me (2019)- Watch for cute cook Stella. The Magicians (2015-)- WATCH THE MAGICIANS.

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Love Squared: The Most Compatible 6 Minute Test Personality Types

If you’ve ever taken the popular 6 Minute Test online, then you know that your personality can be a complex thing—so complex, in fact, that there’s 16 different categories into which the test-taker might fall. Such a vast array of personality types also means that each one can get highly specific; for example, there’s simply no denying that a Drama Club Treasurer and a Birthday Ruiner are going to act very differently if presented with the same circumstances.

This disparity becomes doubly true in our relationships: while they might exhibit significant differences, can that same Drama Club Treasurer find that same Birthday Ruiner a viable partner? After all, we don’t want to date a carbon copy of ourselves, but rather someone who complements our traits with their own. With that in mind, I’ve written up a list of each personality type’s ideal suitors. You might even find that your current significant other is not recommended by the 6 Minute Test, and that’s okay. I have a separate article coming out next week about how you can let your brand-new or long-term partner down easy.

The Child On A Jumbotron (LBOC)

These brash spotlight-seekers need validation and attention in spades, requiring someone patient who can cheer on their partner’s exploits ad nauseam, even when those high jinks occasionally overshadow the relationship. Pervert Landlords can supply this support system in their own subtle way, but it’s The Soot-Caked Ragamuffin who will fulfill the needs of their Child On A Jumbotron partner without complaint, and without ever once desiring that limelight for themselves.

The 46-Year-Old Who Bought DJ Equipment (LBYC)

There’s no question here: the heartbreaking pursuits of a 46-Year-Old Who Bought DJ Equipment are best taken at face value, without comment, by a staid George H.W. Bush personality type. This partner will lob no judgments, just a steady and unwavering acceptance of the LBYC—provided that the LBYC continues to prioritize the relationship alongside their myriad and progressively more expensive hobbies.

The Karaoke Vetoer (UBYC)

This will sound controversial, but The Karaoke Vetoer, in their infinite capacity for stubbornness, needs a partner they can match wits with—and butt heads with—without cease. That’s why Karaoke Vetoers are often drawn to their complete and total opposite: The Murderous Former Starlet, or the LPOA to their UBYC. The Starlet, with their deep-set inner tragedy, can help put the UBYC’s nearly infinite list of non-starters in perspective, reminding them that there are some people out there who have real problems, rather than largely invented ones.

The Huge Spider (UBOC)

The Huge Spider personality type, skittish and repulsive as it is, simply needs to walk through life alongside a more parasitic version of itself: The 9-Headed Cave Beast. Equally reviled by society as a whole, this pairing dances the perfect two-step, with The Huge Spider scuttling away just as The 9-Headed Cave Beast lashes out. With a UBOC/UPOC pairing, each partner can play to their strengths, advancing and retreating in harmony.

The Big Bad Chicken (LBOA)

When it comes to Big Bad Chickens, game recognizes game. These assertive and almost oppressively cool individuals tend to appreciate the underhanded and fearsome personalities around them, as they admire anyone who seems to share their ruthlessness. If you’re an LBOA, find yourself a Scrabble Dictionary Memorizer and delight in their capacity for endless arguments and sly attempts at your undoing. You’ll have a worthy sparring partner for life!

The George H.W. Bush (LBYA)

If you’re a George H.W. Bush personality and you’re looking to spice up your love life a bit, The Drama Club Treasurer will surely be the partner of your dreams. These plucky, needling little foot soldiers live to uphold the world of law and order, and that dovetails beautifully with your own desire for a life of efficient task managing. Drama Club Treasurers inspire George H.W. Bushes to be all that they can be, while never forgetting the couple’s shared priorities of incremental achievement.

The Scrabble Dictionary Memorizer (UBYA)

UBYAs live for the thrill of the debate, and they need a partner who will let that debate continue on and on into infinity. For that, there’s no one better suited than those with the Comcast personality type, as their brick-wall resilience to escalating levels of human emotion play well against The Scrabble Dictionary Memorizer’s endless attempts to rhetorically destroy an opponent.

The Worst One (UBOA)

We all know that The Worst Ones are “even worse romantic partners than they are friends”—it’s written right there in the 6 Minute Test results! But if there’s one personality type that’s impervious to The Worst One’s mistreatment, it’s a Birthday Ruiner. The UPYC’s penchant for overindulging and walking around in a haze of high-running emotion means that their buzz is nigh impenetrable, even by The Worst One. (And if a Birthday Ruiner ever does break down in tears or anger, it rarely has anything to do with those around them, but rather a shattered iPhone or a high heel stuck in a sewer grate.)

The Murderous Former Starlet (LPOA)

Sometimes the best cure for your own looming sense of dread is spending time around someone for whom the concepts of regret or self-reflection do not compute. Anyone with The Murderous Former Starlet personality type would be well suited to date a Nude Man At The Bottom Of A Manhole. With the latter’s penchant for seeking a fun night at any and all costs, an LPOA wistful for their glory days can watch on the sidelines as their LPOC flails to perpetuate his or her own.

The Soot-Caked Ragamuffin (LPYA)

Pathetic. Just pathetic. That’s how the world responds to The Soot-Caked Ragamuffin—everyone except The 46-Year-Old Who Bought DJ Equipment, that is. The latter will embrace The Soot-Caked Ragamuffin for all their flaws, only asking in return for patience and respect during a labored beat-dropping session or a capoeira beginner-level showcase.

Comcast (UPYA)

Comcast is entirely undeserving of love and is best held a football field’s length from anyone and everyone.

The Pervert Landlord (UPOA)

Generally, anyone with The Pervert Landlord personality type prefers an observational remove from the object of their affection. And that’s exactly why, for a UPOA, The Worst One is such a match made in 6 Minute Test heaven. The Worst One (or the UBOA personality type) is such an uncommitted and apathetic partner that The Pervert Landlord is still free to leer at, trail behind, or hover over attractive acquaintances or strangers to their heart’s content. Indeed, the UPOA can rest assured that this joyless partnership is barely a stumbling block between them and the unfortunate targets of their “neighborly greetings.”

The Nude Man At The Bottom Of A Manhole (LPOC)

With undeniable affability and an irresistible fun-loving nature, The Nude Man At The Bottom Of A Manhole would be happy with any number of personality types along the 6 Minute Test spectrum. One thing’s for sure, though: they must never, ever join forces with a Birthday Ruiner (UPYC), as the collective damage inflicted by their combination of tireless shenanigans and bottomless thirst for drama would be unimaginable.

The Drama Club Treasurer (LPYC)

There are lots of viable partners out there for someone with The Drama Club Treasurer personality type, but frankly, what Drama Club Treasurer can spare the time? An LPYC understands that when duty calls, you can’t just be off canoodling with some Pervert Landlord or Huge Spider. Having a firm sense of one’s priorities is what got The Drama Club Treasurer to where they are in the first place, and they’re not about to throw that all away on love.  

The Birthday Ruiner (UPYC)

For maximum cohesion, The Birthday Ruiner personality type should try to find themselves a nice Child On A Jumbotron (LBOC) to settle down (or steam things up!) with. As the Child On A Jumbotron gyrates their way through life delighting the crowd, The Birthday Ruiner’s overindulgent tendencies are ideally suited to cheering on their partner’s antics. This is a loud partnership, but one that burns hot and bright.

The 9-Headed Cave Beast (UPOC)

For the safety and comfort of everyone along the 6 Minute Test personality spectrum, it’s advised that 9-Headed Cave Beasts only seek out and latch onto other 9-Headed Cave Beasts. Not only does this guarantee mutual understanding of each other’s gaping flaws, but it also ensures that any UPOC-adjacent traits stay well away from the rest of the gene pool.

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Anezka

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Welcome to the first in our meet the actors series for our production of Stupid Fucking Bird.

First up. Gabriel Pierce, class of 2025.

Gabe is working towards a double major in Biomedical Engineering and Political Science. He is portraying Dr. Eugene Sorn in our production of Stupid Fucking Bird. Dr. Sorn is the brother of the starlet Emma, and the uncle of the plays protagonist Conrad.

+ What are you up to when you're not in class or rehearsals?

You can find me at Starbucks spending too much declining.

+ Tell us a little about your previous theater experience.

I played Pippin in my junior year of high school, unfortunately, it was shut down on opening night (March 12th) because of the pandemic. I was able to return to the stage for a production of Something Rotten in which I played Nigel, as well as a production of Legally Blonde in which I played various ensemble characters. I'm ecstatic to be on stage this winter and have felt that this production has helped me grow so much, much more than I first thought it would.

+ What made you want to audition for Stupid Fucking Bird?

I just said, "why the hell not?". My mentality was more so that I could say I tried, rather than regretting and wishing I did.

+ In what ways do you feel similar to your character?

I very much enjoy helping others, family or friends, through struggles and listening to what others have going on in their life.

+ In what ways are you and your character different?

I'm definitely more of an "attention seeker" than Sorn is.

+ What would you say has been the most difficult thing about portraying your character?

The physicality and movements of a 60-year-old man. I'm very much a mover and it’s very difficult to overcome that in order to portray him fully.

+ What do you hope audiences take away from your performance?

I hope audiences realize that life is so much more than just one feeling at a time or one dimension. People are far more complex than I realized until I really dove into this show.

+ Why should people see this play?

I hope people just like theater or performances, but also to support classmates who work hard on this! To actually listen and appreciate something that someone else has worked for countless hours on goes a very long way.

+ Is there anything else you’d like to share?

Here's a fun fact: I only started theater late my sophomore year of high school (which was 2019). Not even 3 years in, it's never too late to get involved!!

You can find Gabe on instagram or on snapchat at @gwp_music777