#the life and times of chrry

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starting new job tomorrow.

lots of work, but part of that is tasting chocolate :)

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Another one would be 1. from the New Year's with Chrollo because I swear, my heart would stop if he'd say that 😭💕 Please and thank you! 🙇😘

Sure you can babes! Enjoy! ~🍑💞

Pairing: Chrollo x gn! reader

Tags: @dukinaxael @crispycrimebrulee @teel-dinosaur @chrry-dinosaur @kenmakozumeswifey @gloom-imagines @juiceboxesheadcanons @to-move-on-means-to-grow @mxuzu @chxcolxtemilk

Prompt(s): #1 for New Years bonus, “My New Years resolution is for you to be mine.”

Tw: none!

A chill nipped at your skin as you walked through the streets of your town. Snow fell as children ran around, snowballs flying at their friends as joyful laughter filled your ears. Smiling softly, you hugged your coat tighter to your body as you walked to where you needed to go. You were going to meet up with your childhood friend for some drinks to celebrate the New Year. Chrollo wasn’t really one for traditions, but being the leader of something such as the Phantom Troupe really didn’t give him much free time, so he took advantage of whatever moments he could get with you. The plan was to go up to the roof, watch the fireworks, drink, and have a good time. You were excited to see him, as it had been around two months since he last dropped by. It made you uneasy, since you two had been attatched at the hip as children and being in his line of work, him not visiting you at least once a month made you worry.

Humming, you walked up the stairs of your apartment complex and unlocked the door, sighing as you set your keys on the counter. You shivered and closed the door, turning around and yelping as your eyes landed on a certain raven-haired male. “Chrollo! Stop doing that, you ass!” You said, relaxing as he flashed you a smile. “I find it funny, though.” He said, causing you to roll your eyes. “You never change.” You muttered, making your way to the couch and sitting down next to him. A soft chuckle bubbled up in his chest, and you laughed along with him. Getting back up and making your way to the kitchen, you dug around in your fridge and tossed him a beer. He caught it and opened it up before taking a sip and scrunching his nose.

“I don’t understand how you drink this, Y/N...” he muttered, causing you to laugh. “Right, I forgot you hate that. I have wine in the upper right cabinet.” You said, sitting back down. He shrugged and took off his coat, fixing his shirt and leaning back. You stared at him a little before looking down. “Hey, Chrollo?” You asked. He raised a brow at you. “What is it?” He questioned. You inhaled. “Do you remember our time in Meteor City? When we were little?” You asked softly. He cringed a little, tending up. “I wish I didn’t, but yes. I do.” He said. You shook your head. “No, not the bad times, the good times. Like when we stole bread from that one merchant.” You said. He laughed, his eyes scrunching up at the memory. “I do! He was so mad, it was hilarious. And you were so scared to get caught. I felt like I was on top of the world.” He said, looking at you as you huffed. “I was like 15! Of course I was scared!” You said, making him laugh harder. Your heart warmed at the sight. It seemed that at this point in his life, you were the only one able to draw that sound out of him.

He wiped his eyes, sighing as little giggles continued to escape his mouth. “We should head up to the roof. The new year will start soon.” He said, getting up as you followed him. You exited the apartment and climbed the stairs up to the roof, smiling at the view. You watched as he took a seat in his usual spot on the floor, sitting right next to him. You sighed, staring at the twinkling night sky. The breeze wafted his smell of burnt books and cologne towards you, and you appreciated the comfort it brought you.

“Chrollo?” You asked. He looked at you, tilting his head. You bit your lip, avoiding his eyes. “Why did you create the Phantom Troupe?” You asked. It had been a question eating away at you for a long time. You constantly worried for your friend, and you were so scared he was going to turn up dead one day. The reality of how badly it would destroy you hit when they had found the fake bodies of the troupe in YorkNew. He hadn’t let you know they were fakes, so you had thought he was dead. You were crushed, refusing to leave your bed for days until he snuck into your apartment and told you he was okay. The few days made you realize just how much you loved him, and it scared you so much.

He blinked, turning away from you. “I didn’t have a purpose. When we were in Meteor City, we stole, scammed, and swindled our way for every little thing. We were orphans, after all. I figured that if I’m good at stealing, I should make a group out of it.” He muttered. You dug your nails into your skin, your feelings bubbling up as you frantically tried to talk yourself out of telling him how you felt right then and there. “You’ve killed a lot of people, Chrollo.” You muttered. It was a statement more so directed towards yourself than him. He shrugged, looking up. “I have, and I don’t care. It doesn’t affect me. It’s who I am.” He said. You laughed. “You’ve always been very cold like that.” You said. He shrugged, looking at you. “Let’s change the subject. What’s your New Years resolution?” He asked. You paused, before shrugging. “I don’t have one. Do you?” You asked. He nodded. You tilted your head, waiting for him to speak.

“My New Year’s resolution is for you to be mine.”

You blinked. It felt like you just got the air sucked out of you. Opening and closing your mouth a few times, you felt your face flush as he smiled at you. “I- what?” You said. “I know you heard me. I don’t need to repeat myself.” He stated calmly. You could hear your town collectively counting down the seconds until the New Year.

Out of pure adrenaline, you grabbed onto his shirt collar and pressed your lips against his, letting your eyes flutter shut as you kissed him. He put a hand on your cheek and reciprocated easily, the charming bastard. Pulling away, you opened your eyes and smirked at him.

“That’s funny, because it seems thats just become my New Years resolution as well.”

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top nine first time watches of 2023 tagged by @dizzymoods

this accidentally posted while I was working on alt text during a work break, so not everything is complete but the photos align with the text below.

#1 top film and theater experience of the year) watching Fremont in Fremont as a former Fremont resident

(2023, Babak Jalali)

2) Animalia (Parmi nous) via Sundance streaming

(2023, Sofia Alaoui)

becomes a truly mystical experience. like ppl are gonna make comparisons with certain Soviet films but let this one stand on its own pls

3) Bravo, Burkina (2023 , Walé Oyéjidé) via Sundance streaming

4) Cry of the City (1948, Robert Siodmak) at Noir City.

My fave of the films I was able to catch at the various festivals here throughout the SF Bay, though for top experience I was grateful to finally get to the Castro Theatre for two SF Silent Film screenings before Another Planet changes the seats...

5) The Blazing Sun (Siraa Fil-Wadi) (1954, Youssef Chahine)

screencap found here

6) There is No Evil (Sheytân vojūd nadârad)

(2020, Mohammad Rasoulof)

The "Bella ciao" scene alone is iconic! Yet it is just one moment within a devastating and strident cinematic statement.

7) And Then We Danced (Da chven vitsek'vet)

(2019, Levan Akin)

If you have had any rigorous dance training, you can tell how good this film is- down in the details, telling story through movement.

8) Journey to Epcot Center: A Symphonic History

(2023, Defunctland/Kevin Perjurer)

screencap found here

I SUPPORT KEVIN IN ALL HIS ENDEAVORS

9) Baticano (2023, Stillz)

Imagine my surprise when I turn my TV and one of the best modern homages to German Expressionism and 30's-50's Western studio horror, starring Bad Bunny as Nosferatu and Steve Buscemi as a "mad scientist." The depths of the black parts of the screen alone... pure! black! contrast! Not the telltale flat digital black-gray!

Benito may be no Max Schreck, but Stillz was on a roll for the rapper's videos last year, and now I feel less... embarrassed? that I was repeatedly hypnotized by the hyper-Coachella vibes of the "Where She Goes" video... Stillz has skills.

Or at least knows how to shoot what I like.

Runners-up are many, but I want to highlight:

a) a small but solid run of horror viewing in October, from the adrenaline of As Above So Below to all the subtext James Whale snuck into The Old Dark House. Doctor Jekyll and Sister Hyde should be counted as one of the best Hammer horrors imo. On the borders of the horror were Mother Joan of the Angels, La Llorona, and the more witchy fantasy The Five Devils.

b) sidestep into Indonesia with May the Devil Take You, which may not be at the tip top levels of Impetigore but still a uniquely wild ride. Headshot sets standards on the action side, and you can definitely spot Gareth Evans' Indonesian industry training in his English folk-action-horror foray Apostle.

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found on the side of a boutique hotel in Los Altos that wants to look fancy. Silicon Valley is wild.

- i say, having grown up there (the valley)

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Tagged by @brillemos to show my to lock/home screen, the last song I listened to and the last picture I have saved.

Not able to describe rn, but I can elaborate when asked!

Forgot how to do read more?

last pic i took and the last screenshots i made

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visited the Maltese Falcon at John's Grill today

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Thanks to @brillemos for tagging me in the fave character meme, but I realized that, for most of my newer fandoms, I don't have really a favorite character. I just like to sit back and watch them all interact.

That is very true for:

1) Succession

2) OFMD

3) ITWV AMC

4) Gomorra: La serie, which is very uncomfortable to call a fandom due to the subject matter though there are some good art and memes

5) Nope - fan creations are so fun w this one

6) film fandom in general

like, in older fandoms like

7) Lost - Sun was my one constant fave while others fluctuated

8) Star Wars - Boba Fett was one of my faves and it pains me to recall how his show turned out after the high of episode 2

9) Mothra, just Mothra

But I'm usually much more on the borders of fandom now too. After a show ends, I gradually stop checking thru tags, if I was checking at all.

Of course, there is, always and forever,

10) The Mandalorian: Grogu.