#there are 'cool parents' that let their kid play much more entertaining games

[whatudottu]

Look, I'm not saying that the entirety of the Galvan race would be gamers. That would be ludicrous. I'm simply saying that if they found out about the existence of video games as well as how to program them,

Damn if only they didn't have tadpole children otherwise they'd totally have iPad toddlers smh smh- no doubt on Galvan Prime (or whatever edition of planet they're on if you don't retcon it's destruction in the Highbreed arc) they'd already found an interest in many variations of video games, even if predominantly it's not socially acceptable in most galvan cultures to be an adult in full pursuit of a gamer, not that there isn't a market for it because expectations breeds exceptions.

Because of the majority of galvan intellects steer towards the sciences, galvan video game developers probably tend to target younger fresh-out-of-the-pond adolescents with educational games, a combination of fun and learning. But these are galvans we're talking about, so no Mario Teaches Typing or Leap Frog levels of baby smarts games, more like Brain Training and significantly more difficult than what you get here. It's not to say 'fun for fun's sake' games don't exist, just that these are really the only games that early learning galvan really get until they have control over their own financial responsibilities.

I'm not saying that galvan who prefer more entertaining games later in life are unintelligent, but I am saying that Blukic and Driba seem the type to game for fun-

[bajibitch]

Older siblings and how they treat you. Platonic!

Nahoya, Manjiro, Ken, Rindou

✿ Nahoya

When you guys were younger, he hated you. Not enough to hurt you, but he did start little squabbles. He was envious of the attention you’d received from your parents since you were a couple of years younger. It wasn't until his father explained why it was happening that Nahoya started to accept the change.

Nahoya took his role as a big brother as seriously as a child could. He would teach you all the fun games he and Souya played and refrain from getting too competitive, even if he ended up doing a cool move. Sometimes he’d even get permission to take you to the park so you could enjoy the swings. He filled your childhood with precious memories.

When you guys are older, you don't hang out as often since you have different interests and friend groups, but he still makes time for you.

✿ Manjiro

When you arrived at the Sano residence, it was like transferring to a new high school after freshman year. The other siblings already had a strong connection, and you felt like an outsider. They had great friendships, so a lot of times they were outside playing while you were adjusting to your new home. It felt isolating in the beginning, until Manjiro started talking with you more.

He gave you space when you moved in since he learned with Emma that it can be a bit overwhelming at the start. He didn't want you to feel rushed, but after you’ve had some time alone he wants to know more about you. He doesn't ask questions surrounding your mother, they’re based on your interest and whether or not you were on a sports team.

Manjiro would walk with you as you're going to the store and fill you in on his personal landmarks. He’ll share the crazy stories that took place in the area and let you know the inside jokes that come with it. He doesn't shy away from the more embarrassing or gross moments he’s had. Some people may think it's oversharing but he just doesn't want to feel like a stranger to you for much longer.

✿Ken

Being in an area that’s not so child friendly, you relied on each other for entertainment. Whether it was playing one square or racing down the steps, it was fun as long as you had each other. Your relationship only grew stronger as the two of you grew older.

He doesn’t have an issue inviting you out with his friends. You don’t have to know them to have a nice time. Ken isn’t overprotective or sensitive, but he will let his friends know that he doesn’t want them joking with you. Sometimes they go far with each other, so he’d want them to learn what you’re comfortable with to prevent any problems.

✿Rindou

He isn't the most well-behaved kid, but he's more conscious of his actions when you're around him. He doesn't want you to pick up his bad habits of starting fights and talking trash. The last time you tried to be like him you nearly walked into another kid's fist. You were lucky Rindou was there to take the hit for you.

Rindou loves introducing you to new things! Not only do you gaze at him like he's the coolest person in the world, but it helps you grow closer to him. If you hate the new hobby he's shown you he won't care, experiencing it with you was nice on its own. It's only a matter of time before he finds the one thing you can't get enough of.

[daily-ish-syndicate-headcanons]

HC:

(Warning it’s a bit long lmao)

So obviously just bc, the syndicate takes turns babysitting Micheal.

Phil knows how to take care of kids, but in a very responsible way. He entertains him with fun little games out in the snow like hide and seek and peek-a-boo (imagine Michael standing in front of Phil while Phil uses his wings to cover himself and behind the wings and then WOOSH! “Here I am!”And then Micheal just giggling so hard he falls on his lil booty in the snow and then gets up only for the process to repeat) ofc tho when I say responsible I mean responsibility flying the child as high as possible and then doing a free dive bc the child loves it.

Techno didn’t really know what to do with Micheal at first, but when he was rummaging through his attic one day (cluttered house) he found some old toy wooden swords, and the idea hit him faster than that anvil… Anyways! Cue Techno fake struggling against Micheal as they play swords. (Micheal always wins ;) and then afterwards Techno makes some hot cocoa while Micheal draws some pictures of “Uncle Techno.” Ranboo comes to pick up Micheal and finds them both fast asleep on the couch, with Micheal curled up in a little cocoon consisting of protective Uncle Techno and a massive ass cape.

Niki likes to shove a bunch of baked goods and sweets at him. She’s never had much experience with kids, but it can’t be too hard, right? Just give them some candy and attention and they’ll be happy, right? Wrong. Give this child sweets and baked goods, and he’s a menace (and also your best friend forever) I’m talking jumping on the couch and countertops, running around the house, and just overall being a hyper child. He winds down once he gets a tummy ache, but he’s content to sit at the counter and watch Niki make some more stuff while he’s not feeling great.

Ranboo is obviously not babysitting seeing as he is Michael’s parent (I hate it when someone comes up to a parent and says “oh, is someone on babysitting duty today?” Like, no, SARAH, it’s called PARENTING, bitch) Ranboo just does typical dad stuff, like taking him cool places to spend the afternoon, playing on the floor with him and his toys, and making him the equivalent of a TV dinner (Ranboo may be worlds best dad (according to the mug Tubbo and Micheal got him for Father’s Day) but he still can’t cook for shit)

And Connor doesn’t even babysit. No, Connor is babysat right alongside Micheal because he cannot be trusted on his own. He is legit just a toddler with rights.

-🌻

AAAAA I AM SOBBING AT PHIL’S ONE PLEASE /pos

Techno absolutely lets him win, its like how snow leopards (?) will pretend to be scared when their kittens try to scare them to boost their confidence or something. Cape cocoon. Dude I wanna take a nap in the cape cocoon fr.

I SO agree with Niki having no clue what to do with kids. I see far too many people portraying c!Niki as this responsible motherly/older sister figure and it boils my blood like NO!!! This is the same woman that tried to nuke a child!!!!!!

Ranboo is just Dading fr. He’s just bein a dad.

“toddler with rights” I’M EVAPORATING PLEASE

[ltwharfy]

Rewatching "I Love You, Man" and Overthinking Rudy's Iconic Halloween Costume

One night this week, when I was feeling particularly tired after work, I noticed that the 2009 movie “I Love You, Man” starring Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, and Jason Segel, had just started on one of the commercial-free movie channels, so I decided to watch it. I had seen it a long time ago and thought it was pretty entertaining (I pretty much always find all three of the movie’s leads entertaining in anything, so…_). But I’m pretty sure I hadn’t seen it since “Nightmare on Ocean Avenue Street” came out, and certainly not since I became a person who writes “Bob’s Burgers’ fanfic and posts stuff about the show on this silly website. So, some thoughts on “I Love You, Man” specifically as the source of Rudy’s iconic Halloween costume:

-Man, this movie is R-rated! I had looked that up a while back, and it amused me because Louise also makes reference to R or TV-MA rated stuff (No Country for Old Men, Pan’s Labyrinth, Game of Thrones, just off the top of my head). But, I couldn’t exactly remember why it was Rated R, and if that rating made sense. Rewatching it reminded me that there is a lot of sex-related dialogue in the movie. It could not be cut out or toned down that much. It is actually pretty central to the plot (I’m not going to go into details, since I don’t want to put a content warning on this post, or spoil a 14 year old movie for anyone). It’s not a movie I would feel okay about watching with a  9 year-old that I was responsible for.

-So, did Rudy actually see the movie? There are definitely other times on the show where it is pretty clear the kids haven’t actually seen the more adult entertainment they make reference to (“what’s Caligua?”) It’s quite possible that Rudy may have just been familiar with Paul Rudd from more age appropriate fare (Ant-Man or something) and seen the poster for “I Love You, Man” somewhere and thought Rudd’s outfit looked cool (I mean, it’s a sweater and jeans, but this is Rudy we’re talking about).

-But I think it’s more fun to imagine he actually saw the movie. It’s implied that Rudy has a number of older cousins (we meet Mandy, and he wants her to tell the others about his attempt to sled backwards) so I can imagine him seeing the movie at a family thing with a bunch of his older cousins and just being so excited to watch a grown-up movie with the older kids that he thinks it’s the best thing ever despite a ton of the jokes going completely over his head. (There are a lot of movies I saw with my older sister as a kid then when I revisited them as an adult I realized I had completely missed some pretty racy stuff in them.)

-Also, I then imagine Rudy later innocently asking one of his parents about some term he heard in the movie that he didn’t understand, which leads to the older cousins getting in trouble for letting him see it.

-There are definitely parts of the movie I could see Rudy understanding enjoying. The first conversation between Rudd and Segel’s characters is Segel pointing out how another guy is clearly holding in a fart because he is trying to impress a woman he just started dating. This seems to very much be on the level of humor of most of the Bob’s Burgers kids.

-And it’s pretty easy to see Rudy enjoying Paul Rudd’s character in the movie, because it’s basically just Paul Rudd playing a nice kind of dorky guy in a pretty typically Paul Ruddy manner. His character is into fencing, which I can easily see Rudy thinking is a pretty cool hobby. (I can totally see Rudy and Louise trying fencing when they get older).

-Rudd’s character also plays the bass, and there is a running gag of him saying “I slap the bass” in a bad attempt at a Jamaican accent. I can see Rudy enjoying this and repeating the line to the point of annoying people (“You don’t even play the bass, Rudy, you play the drums!”) I may be projecting because that’s certainly what I would’ve done as a kid.

-If you managed to read this far without knowing the plot of the movie, Rudd and Jones’ characters get engaged and it is pointed out to them that Rudd has always been a “girlfriend guy” who doesn’t really have close male friends. It’s kind of interesting to think about that in the context of Rudy, since it seems pretty clear that Louise is his best friend, and I find it interesting to think about who Rudy’s best male friend is. I have this headcanon that it’s Jeremy just because he is at Rudy’s birthday and his appearance seems kind of random if he’s not actually good friends with Rudy. (It’s easy to see Harley going to that party because she’s super friendly and seems up for anything, and Rudy could’ve gotten to know the Pesto twins through Louise, but why is Jeremy there?!)

-That said, the male characters Rudy has the most friendly interaction with on-screen are probably Zeke and Gene (or as I like to think of them, the World’s Best Future Brothers-in-Law). Of course, Rudy is a minor character who is only in 10% or so of the episodes and we basically only see him when he’s with the Belcher kids. It’s possible he has a really meaningful friendship with Hogarth Haber that is never seen or referred to on-camera.

-So, be on the lookout for my Roudise “I Love You, Man” AU Fic, coming soon! (That’s probably not actually going to be a thing. Honestly, I think I’ve explored this joke as far as I can. Well beyond the point of reason, in fact.)

-I had forgotten what a fun cast “I Love You, Man” has! In addition to Rudd, other “Bob’s Burgers” guest stars in the movie include Aziz Ansari, Andy Samberg, Rob Huebel, Nick Kroll, and Joe Lo Truglio.

[justanamesstuff]

girl, i need you to write about Arthur’s friends thrusting over the missus and matty being all jealous I’m begging you 🧎‍♂️🧎‍♂️🧎‍♂️🧎‍♂️

Hi bestie <3 YES! I search the other time i talked about it for a bit...and it was also between us 🤭

Reader hears one of Arthur's friends saying she's fit and tells Matty about it. The conversation was cut short because Ruth spilled the beans about Mel's boyfriend and Matty simply lost it.

Although, the compliments and lingering looks from the boys to Y/n every time they're around the house start to drive Matty crazy. He's not a jealous boyfriend/husband, because he's 100% sure she only has eyes for him...and specially he's not jealous of a bunch of h*rny teens. Nevertheless, Matty hates when he catches one of Arthur's friends eyes on her cleavage.

The worst comes when the boys start to pick up on Matty's behaviour. Arthur tries his best so they don't mess too much with his dad but they're young and think everything is funny so they keep pushing and pushing until....Matty finally snaps.

It's a hot day and the family is around the pool. Y/n let Arthur invite his friends without thinking further than letting them cool down and have fun. Matty is not happy when he changes his clothes, wearing a swimsuit, and goes to join his wife and Ruth down there; finding the messy boys playing inside the pool. He laughs quietly thinking about his mates and him back in the day when they hang out, probably annoying their parents.

Matty really tries to stay calmed and collected, even kissing Y/n to let them know he's the lucky one, not them. Reader laughs because she knows Matty like the back of her hand but doesn't comment on it. She keeps playing with Ruth, entertaining her so she's not all over the boys.

After a bit, Y/n, Matty and Ruth exit the pool, meanwhile the boys keep playing. Arthur's friend, Logan, start with the dares...the first ones are silly and stupid, but they keep escalating. Another of the friends in the group, Jacob, dares Logan to ask Y/n if he can put sunblock on her back or something similar. Arthur rolls his eyes thinking it's bad but not that bad...they're just absolute wankers for him but they're his friends. He laughs along even.

Logan as the little risk-taker he's --being so similar to Matty when he was young and carefree; maybe that's why he hates him the most--, starts approaching Y/n. He breathes a little, realizing Matty is not there.

"Mrs. Healy?" he starts.

"Oh, Logan...what's the matter?" Y/n asks, shielding her eyes from the sun with her hand.

"I was wondering..."

"Yes?"

"I'm sorry if this sounds weird but I saw you were lying under the sun and wondering if you had put sunscreen on..."

"I did. Thanks for the concern, though."

"Don't you have to add more after being in the water?" he cheekily asks, without sensing someone is approaching them.

Y/n thinks about it for a split second, realizing he's right. Even though before she can answer. Matty pushes the boy so stand on the edge of the pool, whispering, "You think you're so cool, don't ya' kid?"

The laughter dies inside the pool and Y/n is quick to called her husband, but he's done with all the boys messing with him.

"No, sir." Logan stutters, Matty can feel his body shivering under his hand on Logan's shoulder. He grips hard, preventing he falls.

"If I even listen you talk like that to my wife or I find your eyes on her, I will kick your ass back home and tell your mother about the time I saw you buying drugs. Understood?"

Logan moves his head up and down, although that wasn't enough for Matty.

"Understood, kid?"

"Yes, sir." he quickly answers.

"Good." Matty says before pushing the teen into the water.

Arthur and his friends start laughing hard, specially when Logan comes back up and refuses to tell them about the conversation. The dares stop, they chose another games to play inside the pool.

Matty sits beside Y/n with a smug face.

"You're worse than a child." Y/n scolds him.

Matty quickly pushes his body closer, occupying half of the space on her deck chair. "You love me."

"No when you do this kinda things." Y/n pouts.

Matty gently moves her face so she looks at him. His nose bumping into hers lovingly.

"You're mine, only mine." he whispers for her. And even when she feels a warm sensation spreading on her belly and further down, she groans in protest.

"He's a kid." she half whispers, half shouts.

"Still."

Matty shuts up whatever she was going to say with an intense kiss. Y/n knows the meaning behind his actions, he's never satisfied enough about his statement...he's capable to tattoo her forehead with his name or even a 'Mrs. Healy'.

*****

I hope this is good!! Had fun writing it :)))

[ravenbloodshot]

Code Kunst- Red + Green Flags

❤️

He becomes too prideful and egoistic, it can lead to problems speaking up for himself (not in a way of that he gets too scared to speak but in a way that if he feels already misunderstood then he won't put in effort to clear his name or get ppl to understand him). It's vibes of "they've already made a conclusion of how I am, so why bother saying anything". It can lead to even more misunderstandings

He sits and let things happen too much. Like the kind of guy that finds himself at a club bc he's just mindlessly following his friends and letting ppl drag him to different places.

He's way too easily led by others. And he surrenders his power/himself to others too easily

He has experience with a traumatic childhood, problems with his parents(specifically a mother figure). He may have cynical beliefs that if he thinks his parents fucked up in raising him then he wouldn't want to raise kids at all, due to believing they'll turn out to be messed up as well

He still holds onto strong feelings of resentment to his parents. He's not taking proper steps to forgive them so that he can heal. Right now, his wounds are still wide open, leaking blood and if he doesn't get stitches he can risk infection (to solve this problem he doesn't need bandaids, he needs stitches)

Ahhh, okay. So he's a person that really enjoys music, especially lesser known music/artist. But, I see that hee the type to make his entire personality the fact that he supports "indie artist" and "real artist that aren't primed and pampered by big companies". He can even feel that way about himself, where he sees his music in higher regard since he's doing it all on his own without much help from a company

He's quite a lonely man, and struggles a bit with connections. Leads him to guilt trip and manipulate others into staying by his side. Can be insecure about how entertaining he actually is. Also, he could have the habit of trauma dumping

He's the perfect definition a man that plays the long game in love. He plays "the guy friend" role a lot when he wants a girl instead of outright getting with her. Idk if you guys know the saying "a shoulder to cry on, can be a dick to ride on" but that could be how his romantic relationships turn out

💚

He's quite an independent person and even he wouldn't partake in new romances if he wasn't feeling ready or the person wasn't ready. A healthy lover, and very big on consent (like most ppl should be).

Surprisingly. He's quite the charming, gentleman that knows how to treat a woman and make her feel heard, seen and beautiful.

He definitely could have more women under his belt if he so chooses but he's calculative with how he moves. People may underestimate him a lot but he's really a powerful, influential guy.

Code Kunst takes care of others very well, worrying after others mental health and giving healing advice to those in need of it. He can have a deep desire to inspire ppl to good un their own lives, he would feel very grateful if a fan told him that his music played a big role in their life

It may very well be his entire purpose of creating music. To inspire others.

Once again, I'm seeing a very caretaker type of man, that even when he feels lazy and tired, will try his best to be there for others. Like a guy that keeps his promises, no matter what. Also a guy that when his loved ones really need him, he's there for them

He's a very committed person in love, he doesn't fear marriage or giving a girl the girlfriend status long as their both ready. The kind of person that if he argues with a significant other, he likes it and prefers it to be that away instead of running away. He can feel very hurt by a person walking away from him when they fight (even if it's just to cool down), he may look at it as the relationship is over.

The Weekend by SZA is a song that fits this readings energy

[cyanidas]

Let's play a game of how much Lumian lore you can dump on me so I can compile a complete post and use it for world building for a Lumian character of mine (pls give me the knowledge I crave it)

Oh god. Ok you're on

I'll do my best 😵‍💫 if you're looking for anything else / more specific, lmk!

Keep in mind my bs can and will differ from everyone else because everyone is either normal about them or is also weird about them but this time with tails instead, and also in a fundamentally unique way from my shit. And I have a LOT.

So,

Some world setup, because it matters to me; KirinDave as a concept is like 3 characters - Kirin (Craftia), Quetzal (Earth), and Chimera (Twilight). There's other deific rulers of other places but they don't matter rn. Kirin is the god of the Heart, Chimera the Mind, and Quetzal the Form. The 3 have their own backstory but I'll skip it for now.

Quetz came in contact with their people, the humans, in early historic times they were completely terrified of them. Out of shame, Quetz invented different religions to interact with them in a way they could better understand, and chose forms that were more pleasing and comprehensible. Under these guises, these personas, Quetzal fell in love with several humans and they just kinda sired a bunch of demigod children as a result.

Kinda messed up but I'm choosing to cover it up and say the humans they loved knew what they were getting into when they agreed to have sex with a god, including the whole polyamory thing. For all intents and purposes everyone was cool with it except general society who took one look at these "horrific hybrid" half-human half-animalish demigod kids and freaked out, killing nearly half of them and their parents in the process.

This didn't happen like, all at once, just over time for a while until Quetz couldn't take it anymore and decided to relocate the remaining humans, their children, and a good chunk of people who were supportive and capable of running a society successfully, and had an arsenal of angels help relocate them to a planet so far away, Quetzal's Siblings couldn't detect them easily. They kept this planet so secret that they would've loved to take this secret to the ends of the universe and with their deaths if they could've, but you see...

In no time at all, this society came together and grew into one species; The Lumians.

Lumians did not retain their Origin story and have no idea where they came from. The Guardian Angels cleared their ancestor's minds of Earth, and they simply began anew, knowing only their relationships and skills. Lumians became a race of highly scientifically progressed people whose genetics are influenced by the "throw a dart at a board to see what animal you land on" genes of their demigod ancestors, and the naturally adaptive influence of being descended from the god of Life itself.

They were born and raised on a harsh planet with a huge sun and massive insectoid monsters, so they naturally thrived in caves and darker biomes, where they quickly evolved to glow. Soon, their bodies rapidly changed to include pointed ears with sharper hearing to better listen for specific bugs, sharper teeth to cleave through incredibly tough bug meat, stronger/bigger bodies and longer lifespans to survive with, and colored blood/glow for attraction reasons bc blood color is pretty meaningless to their society and it has little to no effect on their bodies or survival.

Lumians have a superiority complex to humans, and assume that they're the result of ancient Lumians who colonized Earth and "devolved". This is a point of contention in their society and anywhere else in space that Lumians interact with humans. Funny enough, despite being smart with technology and science and weaponry, Lumian society valued art and creativity so poorly that entertainment is virtually nonexistent here. They get their kicks by starting and joining wars across space, and partaking in what human culture they can capture from lightyears away.

Their buildings and cities are very sterile-looking, and what color they do intentionally use are organized in mathematical and artificial/generated ways. Idk how to explain it because I haven't looked for architecture that displays this, but think of pretentious billionaire houses. That's kinda what we're working with. Lumians also don't have a class system, so even a lowly outback-type reclusive farmer or woodsman with a small 2x2 home has access to the same rights, funding, and technology as everyone else.

Their planet, Lumina, has a large variety of biomes with jungles, swamps, deserts, temperate zones, rocky barrens, and so on. They only have one ocean, and it's about the size of South America, and in their southern hemisphere. Everywhere else are lakes, rivers, and an incredible amount of underground pocket water and plants that retain a lot of water (like "cut the root open and drink it like a straw" amounts). They do have some mammal-like creatures, but they are usually very tiny and serve as pets.

Some dogs came with their ancestors on the trip and they've also evolved! Due to the strange food they've fed on, they've gotten sleek coats, bigger and tougher teeth, pointy tongues, bigger/wider ears, and very unusual colors and eyes. I'll have to draw them later!

They have similar careers to us, but their society celebrates joining the armada, to an even bigger extent than the US. To them, it's THE job to have, the most noble position to take, you basically become a hero to your family and town. For all interns and purposes, they absolutely are a military state. The leader of the armada is Xephos's dad and he is basically a rockstar and democratically elected emperor of the planet. Matching that, their language is also monolith, but has distinct accents and dialects. I've written the alphabet somewhere on this blog in the past. They do have actual leaders of society that lead certain areas, very much like our countries do, but they all take a backseat to Xeph's father in the end. Everyone in general follows along with him in a similar fashion to how certain white people obsess over the royal British family.

Religion can be niche and taboo depending on the region, and magic is a marginal subculture in general. Lumians don't care a whole lot about bloodlines, lineages, family cultures, so on; everyone is motivated to become independent of themselves, and visiting family is socially accepted to be a rarity. Sometimes their bodies can have more animal-like features, like colored patterns, patches of floof, different shaped pupils or more "wild" irises, sharper nails, maybe even a tail who knows - but these physical differences are as rare as unique physical differences on Earth (i imagine white and black blood could even be possible if the Lumian were albino/melanistic). They have their own spaceships, news, radio, television, school systems, so on so forth. They just don't have a lot of variety in life and it kinda sucks. they suck lmao

Quetzal's secret is now as thinly veiled as tissue paper, thanks to the Lumians' exploration and interaction with Earth and Craftia. Humanoids are very distinctly localized to our solar system, and at least two of the deities are needed to create a living/sentient creature, so a humanoid race existing outside the solar system is definitely a huge cause for suspicion.

also Xeph's dad is planning a secret invasion of Earth and enslavement of humanity and he's overall a horrible person, but only in secret. to the public he's just the bee's fuckin knees.

I hope u like ;w; search my blog for other Lumian stuff, bc I've posted quite a bit about them! ALSO TAG ME IN ANY OCs.....I LIVE FOR THAT SHIT DUDE

[seasidepierre]

You wanted distractions and likes cats? Oh oh please can you do which cats the drivers would have and which would just cuddle and which transformed their home entierly into cat enrichment? Or the drivers as cats if that hits you fancy?

All the hugs to you also <3

Okay, I can't pretend I know all the drivers enough to be able to do many of them, but here we go:

Pierre :

This cat has socks and therefore, Pierre named him ✨ Chaussette ✨. Very inspired, this one. Chaussette is a chill guy, he wants to eat, sleep, play a little, repeat. Nothing bothers him, to be honest. When Pierre's little nephews and nieces come, Chaussette will happily act as a pillow, get scratches and play with the kids despite being tugged at his fur. When they're just the two of them, Pierre lets Chaussette jump on the kitchen counters and sleep on his bed with him. Chaussette will gladly entertain guests who want him to interact but knows about boundaries and will let alone guests who don't like cats. The epitome of the cool cat. Pierre got him a bed but quickly realised there was nothing that Chaussette liked more than his comforter, so he got rid of it. He did buy one of those feathered toys but Chaussette got into his drawers and found an old stuffed animal that a fan gifted him. Chaussette gets sad when the little duck disappears underneath the couch, so Pierre has to move around furniture every now and then to rescue the ducky and Chaussette is very grateful for that.

Charles :

Probably called him something Disney related but in French, like Tigrou (Tigger). V v cliché of him but who cares? He'd play piano and Tigrou would be lying on top of it or next to him on the bench. At some point, he tried to teach Tigrou how to play, holding his little paws in his head and pressing the touches. Needless to say, Tigrou learned how to walk on the keys and sleep on them and that's pretty much it, but Charles doesn't mind. He probably found him at a shelter when he wanted to adopt a puppy but found this kitten and thought "You know what? Maybe I'll take this one home instead". He bought a little cat tree and some toys but Tigrou would much rather sleep on the couch or his bed and play with a chord that Charles has no idea where he found. When Charles isn't home, his mother gets to feed Tigrou.

Daniel :

Daniel found this nutcase in the streets of Monaco as a kitten and took pity of him. He had no idea what to feed him at first but the cat ended up munching on his Chicken McNuggets, which earned him the name of Nugget. Nugget is a complete psycho and despite the fact that Daniel bought a scraper and toys, he has obliterated half of his furniture. He also has the bad habit of chewing on Daniel's toes when he's asleep. Daniel sports traces of Nugget's little canines on his hands like it's no big deal but he's lucky enough to be able to cuddle Nugget whenever Nugget allows him to. Nugget talks a pretty big game but he's a dumbass floof at best, getting the zoomies at 3 in the morning and headbutting in doors like he's doing parkour.

Esteban :

I know for a fact that Esteban has a black cat, so this one wasn't too much of a trouble. The underrated of them all. Esteban and Minuit get along like there's nothing else that matters in the world but each other. Esteban facetimes Minuit when he's away and Minuit is staying at his parents'. When they're together, they spend their days lounging on the bed or on a sunbed, Esteban reading and Minuit getting his much needed scratches. Esteban finds peace and comfort in Minuit's purr and Minuit loves his lanky human who feeds him the best chicken around. Two underrated beings, they were bound to love each other.

George :

Not even gonna lie, this cat is fancy and she knows it. V v old money vibes exudes from her. Got a posh name like Florence. George treats Florence like royalty and she will remind everyone that she is. George got her when a family member couldn't take care of her anymore and despite his busy schedule, once he saw her, he couldn't let her go to anyone else. He didn't change anything in his house for Florence, but she knows she has authority over anything. The couch is hers when she decides it is. She will get her food at a very precise hour, thank you very much. Very precious. The equivalent of a posh person, but as a cat.

Nicky :

You can't trust Turtle with your food. That's something Nicky learned a while ago when he got the multicolored cat. Despite looking moody and mad 24/7, Turtle is pretty chill and she will leave Nicky in peace. She'll hang in his office when he plays online on his sim and if Nicky's lucky, she will jump on his thighs and sleep there. Nicky tried to spoil her rotten with a nice bed and toys but Turtle likes to hide underneath his bed to sleep and she will legit disappear for hours on him. Once, he thought Turtle was lost. She hadn't come home in more than three days. He was freaking out, big times. Turns out, Turtle was living under the couch and coming out at night to nibble on her cat food.

Valtteri :

Valtteri is the EPITOME of the cat dad. His entire house is meant for Ari and he will let everyone know. Ari is his phone's lockscreen. He has socks that have Ari's face on them. He bought a cat tree, toys, a bed and a very high-tech litter box. Ari is his world and he couldn't care less that he looks like a lunatic. He bought Ari a bucket hat with little holes so that Ari's ears peak out of it. He walks Ari with a harness. He brings Ari on bike rides, in a little basket in front of his bike. Valtteri loves Ari so much it's ridiculously endearing.

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Fazbear Fears #12: Let's Eat!

 ...Lisa finally gets the pizzeria party she’s wanted for years, and even gets to be the first to try out the establishment’s latest animatronic attraction...

 Lisa thought she was too old for Freddy’s, but she had to admit- it was a lot of fun. Besides, better late than never.

 Her birthday parties had always been kind of lame before. Breaker’s Ridge, her hometown, was hardly a children’s paradise. The only real entertainment around here was the mini golf course on the edge of town, and she’d already had two parties there. All the rest had been at her house, and that got old, quick.

 But last year, a Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria opened! Well, sort of. Her mom had pointed out some odd things about the restaurant- a different logo, no company branding- and suggested it was some sort of knock-off. That didn’t make much difference to Lisa, though. The arcade games, pizza, and animatronics were real enough. She’d heard these restaurants were basically kid paradises, and she hadn’t been proven wrong yet.

 Arcade games buzzed and flashed, occasionally spitting out tickets to the cheers of the children playing. Colorful lights swept across the audience enjoying their pizza, as they watched the animatronic performers- a bear, a bunny, and a fox- dance and sing.

 The animatronics were incredible, though they definitely looked a little weird. All of them had a dollish look about them, with exaggerated eyelashes and plastic blush that resembled nothing more than shiny pepperoni slapped on their cheeks. Still, their creepiness was dwarfed by their movements, which almost made them look alive.

 One thing did confuse Lisa, though. The advertisement for the pizzeria (oh, sorry- “Freddy’s Pizza Parlor”) featured four animatronics. The one missing from the stage was the chicken- Chica, Lisa believed, was the name of the official version.

 Lisa rounded up her friends and asked if they had seen it. Bella, Jake, Logan and Maya all confirmed they hadn’t.

 “And hey, didn’t your parents say we’d get cupcakes?” Logan complained.

 “I can resolve both of your concerns.” a man proclaimed as he approached them. He was a middle aged, tired looking fellow, wearing a name badge that identified him as Kenny McIntyre. “With the birthday package your parents got you, you get to make your own cupcakes in Chica’s Cooking Class!”

 “What’s that?” Maya asked, intrigued.

 Mr McIntyre pointed over to a door next to the stage, which was decorated with a picture of Chica in a chef hat. “It’s a new little attraction.” He explained. “Chica will guide you through decorating cupcakes.”

 Lisa marveled. “That’s really cool!”

 “Oh, yes. And when I say it’s new, I mean it- you’ll be the first customers to try it! Anyway, whenever you guys want to begin, just let me-”

 “NOW!” Jake and Logan proclaimed. While Lisa probably wouldn’t have been so blunt, she felt the same way. “Yeah, I think we can start now.” She confirmed.

 “Alright.” Mr McIntyre laughed. “You head back there, I’ll get her up and running.”

 He hesitated. “Oh, and by the way, please don’t touch her. These animatronics are kind of...sensitive. Give her space, and you should be fine.”

  Mr McIntyre wandered off towards the back, gesturing the kids towards the door one more time. The five eagerly followed his direction, and rushed inside.

 Beyond the door, there was a room resembling a kitchen. The only part of it that was real was a white, semicircular counter with five chairs, plain cupcakes and frosting pipers at each spot. The wall was painted with a cartoony diorama of a pizzeria’s kitchen. And behind the counter a plastic Chica stood, still and lifeless.

 As the kids approached, it suddenly sprang into motion, cocking its head at them expectantly as it began to speak.

 “Hello kids! My name is Chica! Which one of you is the birthday girl?” Chica chirped in an enthusiastic tone.

 “It- it’s me. I’m Lisa.” Lisa responded, a little startled..

 “Awesome, LISA. Today, we will be making Chica’s special cupcakes!”

 “Mmmm…” Jake mumbled. He was eating the frosting.

 “Let’s not waste any time and start assembling these delicious treats!” Chica exclaimed with a girlish smile.

 Within a few minutes, their work was nearly done. Lisa’s cupcake was coming together nicely, the other girls’ looked beautiful, and the guys’... well, those were probably edible. After some careful piping, Lisa’s was done and it looked alright. Logan’s frosting was watery and dripping. Jake’s cupcake was a mountain of pink.

 “Ok, kids!” Chica says with a twitch of her head. “One more thing-- decoration!”

 The guys groaned. The girls cheered. Lisa swore she had the most stereotypical friends on Earth.

 In her hand she held some bags. She laid them out on the counter.

“Um… what are they?” Lisa asked nervously.

 The bag contained eyes and teeth made of fondant. They looked a little strange, though. Someone had gone to the trouble to make tiny red markings on the eyes like veins. The teeth were even weirder- instead of just being squares of sticky sugar, they were carved like real teeth, with little bumps and sharp roots.

 “Have you never seen my friend Mr Cupcake? We’re decorating our cupcakes to look like miniature versions of him! How fun is that?!”

 “Uh, sounds great…” Lisa laughed a little nervously. Truth is, though, she was freaked out. Lisa had always been a little squeamish about teeth. Maybe she just associated them with the dentist- a place stuffed full of blinding lights and prodding tools.

 The other kids had no such qualms, and quickly completed their cupcakes. As they stuck the eyes into the frosting, the cupcakes began to look like Chica's iconic friend.

 Lisa followed their lead, before flashing a nervous glance at the teeth. Who the heck made fun cake decorations like that?

 Silently, she swept them off the counter, onto the ground. She didn’t want the others to think she was a wuss, but she sure as heck didn’t want those bone-white bits on her cupcake.

 “Alright kids! Remember, you can eat the WHOLE cupcake! Even the decorations are edible!” Chica exclaimed.

 Jake and Logan ate their cupcakes whole. Maya and Bella, a little more restrained, finished theirs off in two bites. Lisa followed, a little hesitant.

 The cupcake was delicious! Lisa laughed with relief as she gobbled the rest of it up. She’d been too paranoid.

 “Well, kids, I hope you enjoyed your cupcakes. Now, if you’d be so kind as to stick around for about ten minutes, I’ll have a special surprise for you in store!”

 Jake frowned. “That manager guy didn’t say anything about that.”

 “Why would he? That’d spoil the surprise!” Chica suddenly shut down, the light leaving her eyes.

 Bella raised an eyebrow. “Should we...wait?’

 “At least a few minutes.” Lisa suggested.

 And so they did. All stared at the dormant robot, occasionally piping more tasty frosting into their mouths. Time passed, and eventually Lisa stood up. “Eh, I’m bored. C’mon, let’s go back to the arcade.”

 The others didn’t seem so keen on the idea, though. Jake and Bella were crumpled over, clutching their stomachs, moaning. Maya and Logan didn’t look much better.

 Jake burped. “Ugh...feels like I ate a couple rocks.”

 “You guys need me to get my parents?”

 “No, no.” Maya groaned. “We’ll be fine. Just go, enjoy your birthday.”

 Unsure, Lisa agreed. “Alright...just come find me if it gets much worse.” She left Chica’s Cooking Class.

 Finding her cup of tokens, she moved to an arcade cabinet. She played the game- something about finding the bunny character’s hiding spots. To be honest, she couldn’t pay too much attention. Lisa was worried about her friends.

 GAME OVER blared from the curved screen. Lisa groaned, and snatched the paltry few tickets pouring out of the slot.

 She turned back towards the door. Y’know, it was weird…she couldn’t hear anything at all from within.

 Suddenly, she felt a gurgling in her stomach. “Crud…” she mumbled as it got worse.

 She spotted the bathroom- two doors, the boys’ marked with Freddy’s cartoon face and the girls’ with that same Chica insignia minus the chef’s hat. Lisa ran over, throwing open the entrance to the girls’. She stumbled over to a stall, positioned her mouth over the toilet, and-

 “BLEGHHHHHH!” A stream of vomit cascaded from her mouth, filling the relatively clean waters of the toilet with half-digested food.

 Panting, Lisa wiped her mouth. “Was there something wrong with those cupcakes?”

 She glared down at the mess she’d made, preparing to flush it, but something caught her eye.

 And she caught its.

 Two beady, blue eyes stared up at her- whole and undigested. They pulsated with reddish-black veins which came together behind the eye, forming a stringy optic nerve.

 Lisa gasped, horrified at the tiny whitish spheres. In a panic, she flushed the toilet, sending them spiraling down in a swirl of dirty water.

 She sighed with relief as they faded out of sight. “Where did those things come from?! I didn’t-”

 Lisa stopped dead. “Oh, no…”

 Even faster than she’d entered, she sprinted out of the bathroom. A kid walked in front of her, eating a slice of pizza, but she pushed him aside. She didn’t stop, despite his protests.

 She slammed into the Cooking Class door, pushing it open. Lisa dashed inside, hoping her worst fears weren’t to be confirmed.

 They weren’t.

 It was much worse.

 All four of her friends were splayed out on the checkered black-and-white ground, though a new color had recently been added- thick rivulets of red blood pouring out of all their stomachs, staining the floor.

 Bones and organs were exposed by the gaping holes. All of their faces were frozen, in a horrifying scream of agony.

 Lisa was silent, unable to do anything but stare at the nightmarish, gory display before her. The only thing she was able to say was, “Wh-why couldn’t I hear them? Why did no one hear them?”

 “Because, LISA, this whole room is soundproof.”

 Chica rose up from behind the counter, but she was different. Her plastic skin had been given a splattering of blood, especially her lower half. Her head had also transformed- somehow, she’d ripped out her small beak, leaving an empty black smile behind. Her eyes had gone from sky blue to pure black, dotted with pinpricks of white.

 “This was originally a repair room for us robots. The manager made it so the tools and tests couldn’t be heard in the main room. Lucky for me he didn’t take that out, right?”

 Chica’s tone was mockingly jovial and friendly. Lisa gaped, overwhelmed by rage and fear.

 “Unfortunately, not everyone could be so cooperative.” Chica shook her head as she opened her hand to reveal some fondant teeth- the ones Lisa had dropped.

 “My pretty little friends are quite useless without a good set of chompers.” Chica sighed. “Why didn’t you just put them on your cake? It would have made this whole thing a lot easier.” 

 “Friends?” Lisa stammered.

 As if on cue, her own friend’s bodies began to pulsate and shake- and with a visceral SPLURT, something small burst out of each one.

 They were horrific little abominations in the shape of the cupcakes they’d made. Their disturbing bodies were a marbled mix of chewed up cake and flesh torn from stomach linings. Their mucus-coated bodies glistened along with their humanlike, wet eyes. One clear difference between these things and the one that had been forming in Lisa’s own stomach- they had teeth. The bloodied white bones protruded from a rift right where the frosting began. They remained disturbingly human, if a bit sharper and crooked.

 None of them moved towards her, seeming content to guard their own territory. Chica gave Lisa a twisted grin. “Like them? You’re probably sad you didn’t get one of your own, but don’t worry.”

 She raised her arm, revealing a plate that held another flesh cupcake. It gnashed its awful teeth.

 “I always bake an extra!”

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 Kenny left the Secure Room, locking the door behind himself. He was glad he’d sprung for the soundproofing, as it drowned out Balloon Boy’s maddening laughter.

 He had to go in everyday, to make sure that evil robot didn’t escape. It was his least favorite part of the day, because it forced him to stare at that mechanical abomination, covered in the blood of one of his best friends.

 As Kenny returned to the main area, he pulled out the advertisement he’d printed out earlier and pondered it again.

 HAVE YOU COME ACROSS VINTAGE ANIMATRONIC AND ARCADE ATTRACTIONS? FAZBEAR ENTERTAINMENT IS WILLING TO PAY BIG FOR THEM! ALL PART OF THE REJUVENATION INITIATIVE- USING PIECES OF THE PAST TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE!

 Kenny sighed. He’d always wanted to run an establishment like this, could he really just sell the miracle animatronics he’d simply stumbled upon? After all, Balloon Boy was the only one that was messed up, right?

 Screams sounded from near the stage, including one belonging to a young girl.

 “Oh, no…” Kenny rushed over.

 The girl- she was the birthday kid, Lisa, right?- was stumbling backwards out of Chica’s Cooking Class, trying to pry some fleshy, toothy…thing off her face, which was shrieking with delight. Kenny and the nearby customers only got a glimpse inside the door before it swung shut, but it was long enough to see the mutilated corpses of several children, and hear the now broken Chica animatronic giggling as it watched her scream.

 A man (Lisa’s father, Kenny later found out) ran for Lisa. He grabbed the monster, and pulled it off her face. It came away with a good deal of hair and skin inside its deformed mouth. He threw it to the ground, and squashed it underfoot. It became silent, and stopped moving.

 Lisa was sobbing, leaning into her dad’s embrace as blood dripped out of her wound, trying to explain. “My friends…they…they…”

 Her dad comforted her, telling her everything would be fine. He snuck a glare at Kenny, a glare that read, How could you let this happen?

 Kenny honestly didn’t know.

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babysitting stranger things kids (hc’s)

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 (𝐬𝟐 𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬)

𝐀/𝐍: 𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐜 𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧😭 𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐭.𝟐 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐢 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟😕. 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐢𝐥𝐲<𝟑

Mike Wheeler

Mike Wheeler would hate having a babysitter. As soon as you’d come over he’d beg his parents to let him stay home alone or with his friends, saying he’s too old for a babysitter. 

You’d attempt to warm up to him but he wouldn’t be having it, brushing you off to stay in the basement or his room, slamming the door.

It’s not that he has a problem with you individually, but with the fact that his parents ‘don’t trust him.’

He’s honestly just disrespectful. Subtly rolling his eyes when you try to talk to him and giving you short, dull answers in return. You’d end up spending most of the night with Holly, who liked you much more.

When his parents or sister would come home and ask how he was, you had no real answer. Well…no good answer. You’d end up saying he was just fine and quiet and being on your way, praying they don’t call you back.

Will Byers

Will Byers would be the absolute best kid to babysit. He’d stay in the basement or in his room playing dnd, keeping himself entertained.

He wouldn’t ever be rude to you, if anything, he would be nicer than most kids. He’d make sure you know where he is / is going at all times and give you free roam of the fridge.

When you check on him after hours of silence, he’d be quietly indulged in a dame of dnd, even inviting you to play.

And oh boy once you accept, there’s no turning back. His face lights up with excitement as he explains every single detail, none of which you understand. 

By the end of the night, he’s begging his parents to hire you again.

Dustin Henderson

Dustin Henderson would be the little brother you never had. He’d be iffy at first, but end up loving his babysitter.

On day 1, he’d awkwardly ask if you watched movies or if you played board games. When you told him you loved horror movies and knew about dungeons and dragons, the rest was history.

You two would stay up all night like candy crazed kids watching sci-fi, horror, and thriller movies. Popcorn would be scattered on the floor as the only light in the room is coming from the TV.

When you two are snapped out of your movie binge by his parents’ headlights glaring through the window, the two of you jump up and scramble to clean your area. In the nick of time, Dustin darts to his room and you hop on the couch, his parents not having a clue how much fun you just had.

Dustin would go to school bragging about how cool his babysitter was and would look forward to when his parents go out. 

You and Dustin would grow up to have a closer bond as you got older, forming more of a sibling relationship as you mature together.

Lucas Sinclair

Lucas Sinclair would be so mature that you wouldn’t even understand why he needs a babysitter. He’d warm up meals by himself, keep his areas clean, and go to bed on time.

The only thing Lucas would ask you is if he can have friends over…Well, one friend.

No matter what day you came, Max Mayfield was always at the Sinclair house. They’d go into Lucas’ room or the basement and be silent. You’d go check in on them to find them watching a movie, making some crafts, or just talking.

Lucas wasn’t ever rude. He’d say his hellos when you’d arrive, kindly ask if Max can come over, and you wouldn’t even know he was there the rest of the time. 

Just so you wouldn’t feel bored or left out, he’d invite you to come with him and Max to the basement to play games. You’d politely decline, knowing how that went with Dustin. 

He’s a nice kid, thanking you before you left even though he practically did your job for you.

Erica Sinclair

Babysitting Erica Sinclair is…an experience. Having the huge personality that she has, you had no doubt that she’d ignore everything you said, and you weren’t wrong.

She’d ask if her friends could come over, you’d tell her yes, but not too many. Next thing you know, 6 girls are knocking on the door.

Erica was sweet, just stubborn. But when you two were alone, that’s when she was the nicest. It’s not like she was putting on a fake personality daily, but she was much more mellow with less people around. From doing her hair to listening to her middle school gossip, you and Erica had fun for hours.

Regardless of how crazy she was, you two loved each other like siblings. Putting her immature insults and blatant disrespect toward you aside, she’d hug you tight every single time you left.

Max Mayfield

Max Mayfield’s parents only decided Max needed a proper babysitter when Billy let her leave the house unannounced. 

Max herself was never an issue. She was extremely quiet and kept to herself for the most part, but never disrespectful. Unlike her friends, she didn’t like to stay in the house. You would often sit on the porch and watch her practice her skateboard tricks over and over in the front yard. 

She’d timidly ask you to drive her to the arcade almost every time you came over, and that’s when she’d come out of her shell the most. Because at the arcade she isn’t Max Mayfield, but, ‘MADMAX.’

She’d get so into her games, almost as if the world around her disappeared. You’d insert coins into the slot and try to go up against her, but there was no use, she was too good. After the arcade, you and her would talk the entire way home about how good she is and how much she won.

The only issue with babysitting Max Mayfield, was Billy Hargrove. You’d come home with Max to him just being…off. Raising his voice at her and staring you down, it’s like he hated the fact that she had a life without him.

He’d be so weird and inappropriate to you to the point where you’d just stay in Max’s room to avoid dealing with him.

But each time when the Hargrove’s came home, you’d put on a smile and tell them how much fun you and Max had. She didn’t deserve to be abandoned just because her brother’s an asshole.

Eleven

Babysitting Eleven happened very, very rarely. As she was living in Hopper’s cabin and almost never left, she didn’t have much contact with anyone for a year.

Only when Hopper had absolutely no more options, would he call you over. You’d never be kept for more than 4 hours at a time, but he’d pay you well, almost too well. Most likely to keep you quiet about the valuable girl you’re taking care of. 

Having known very few words, you and Eleven didn’t have many conversations. You’d try your best to talk to her, asking what she wants to watch or eat, but that’s about it.  She wasn’t particularly rude, just sheltered. 

Something you two often did together was dance to music on the radio or dress up for fun. Watching movies all cuddled up on the couch was what she loved the most, feeling like she finally had the sibling she’s always wanted.

By the end of of your nights, she’d be be begging Hopper to let you stay longer, even live with them. Hopper loved how happy you made her, and let her know that you’d be coming back some day. 

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As a parent, you do not have to purchase toy guns in the event that they make you uncomfortable, and since experts are divided on them, naturally, mother and father can be, too. But, as Dr. Spinks-Franklin factors out, whether or not or not your youngsters play with toy guns doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing decision. Another critical issue that Dr. Agrawal factors out is consent. And remember, consent isn't mounted. So, perhaps a toddler agrees initially to play but then adjustments their thoughts. That, too, should be revered. Finally, select a location that is safer for everybody. For instance, in the daylight, outdoors, and supervised at a child's dwelling are all the time better options than a public location like a park or faculty (most schools do not allow them anyway). Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the use of Lethal Force by US Police, 2010-2014. American Journal of Public Health. Racial Disparities in Child Exposure to Firearm Violence Before and during COVID-19. American Journal of Preventative Medicine. Effect of Exposure to Gun Violence in Video Games on Children’s Dangerous Behavior With Real Guns. A comparison of parental firearm storage patterns and youngsters's entry to firearms. Learning to blast a approach into crime, or just good clean enjoyable? Examining aggressive play with toy weapons and its relation with crime. Criminal Behavior and Mental Health. Toy Guns, Real Danger: An Update on Pediatric Injury Patterns Related to Nonpowder Weapons. Journal of Pediatric Surgery.

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Is It Wrong to Let Kids Play With Toy Guns? We requested experts, and here's what they needed to say. Toy guns are nothing new, nor is the query of whether or not or not children should play with them. But, more than a private parenting choice, the conundrum of toy guns is its representation of a genuine American downside: gun violence, which impacts children greater than theoretically. In response to the National Institutes of Health, within the U.S., firearms-associated injuries are the leading cause of demise for kids under 19. Not only that, parents of Black kids must take care of the fact that simply playing with a toy gun may consequence of their youngster being shot by police (like 12-12 months-outdated Tamir Rice). So, how does all of this play into deciding whether or not or not your youngsters should play with toy guns? Read on to learn how gun violence impacts children and the way consultants say it should influence your choices about allowing kids to play with toy guns.

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The Play

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It’s time for NCT annual play which their joint companies run each year. Kun is gonna make sure that his ten doesn’t mess up due to an very important someone coming!

Ten insisted they go to a spicy route with lots of disagreements. They have come to the conclusion to go with Romeo and Juliet.

Jaemin got so excited, he decided to take upon his himself to assign to his kids. As he believe they are stars until there was a disagreement.

Will the play be a disaster?

DISCLAIMER

This does not represent the idols real persona and is exaggerated for entertainment purpose. They are non idols in this storyline

12:00pm

Back at NCT parents chat

Kun🐻: It’s time for this time of year-

Jaemin🐰: My babies will do great!

Doyoung😎: One of your babies made a fuss as he didn’t get the lead role

Kun🐻: And YangYang once again try to set fire to the stage last time

Taeyong🌱: I am so glad I was near fire extinguisher. It like a habit for me to carry it around

Doyoung😎: How many times did I tell you not to leave Yuta in the kitchen alone!!

Kun🐻: As well, we have to promise to not let go with Ten ideas this year!!

Doyoung😎: We got a call from the theatre community, saying it is inappropriate for children

Jeno💪🏻: I think it is really nice

Jaemin🐰: You finally talked? You done playing your stupid games

Jeno💪🏻: Yes Yes someone in my team called me crybaby and I am not!

Jaemin🐰: Anyways…can you tell Chenle to stop yelling?

Jeno💪🏻: It so much work! I’m tired let the kid yell…he will tire himself out

Jaemin🐰: Jeno while I am asking nicely sort Chenle out or else no cuddles tonight

Ten😌: Hello, fellow parents! I got some ideas for the play this year! It is even spicer then last year

Doyoung😎: NO SPICY KEEP IT COOL

Ten😌: How we gonna make it entertaining?

Taeyong🌱: You made Johnny to do his pole dancing at the intermission

Ten😌: I don’t see the problem here-

Jaemin🐰: I have to explain to my kids that Johnny was a firefighter

Kun🐻: I HAVE AN IDEA

Kun🐻: What about we do Romeo and Juliet?

Ten😌: Can I add some spice to it?

Kun🐻: And no we won’t be adding spice honey

Ten😌: You don’t have choice everyone agrees we should ass spice!

Jaemin🐰: A no from me and Jeno! And yes he is sat sulking in the room as Chenle’s dog peed on him

Doyoung😎: A big NO from me

Taeyong🌱: Definitely a no

Ten😌: You guys are no fun…

Kun🐻: Good I am so glad that we all on the same page. Let’s tell the kids and uncles. I feel you Doyoung having Taeyong brothers around

Doyoung😎: Taeil and Johnny never leaves TT. They always say it is comfy here

Ten😌: You guys have a literal mansion due to Taeyong genius music making skills

Ten😌: I wish we had one but Kun said it is unnecessary once again

Kun🐻: Just tell the kids, we need to make it perfect. I heard the CEO of Atiny corporation will be there!

Taeyong🌱: What! Oh my goodness if he likes the play then it huge opportunity for all of us!!

Taeyong🌱: This little dude makes legendary music

Ten😌: I think we should make it bouncy like Korean chilly pepper

Jaemin🐰: FOR THE LAST TIME NO SPICINESS

Doyoung😎: Why don’t we invite him over for some tea?

Taeyong🌱: Yess let’s but who?

Kun🐻: It can’t be me! My son Hendery has thing with strangers. He likes to his magic tricks

Jaemin🐰: I will gladly take one and meet him!

Doyoung😎: Don’t you have the devil child there-

Jaemin🐰: HYUCKIE IS NOT A DEVIL. TAKE THAT BACK

Jeno💪🏻: Honey you so blinded with love that you can’t see the flaws

Jeno💪🏻: Plus he has beef with on the kids

Taeyong🌱: Fine it will our place.

Doyoung😎: Make sure to tell Jungwoo he can’t wrestle tiny person and also stop Yuta kissing Mark in public

Taeyong🌱: Yes Yes honey

Many hours later

Taeyong🌱: Hongjong is coool! Thanks Kun for getting his number!

Doyoung😎: He will visit us tomorrow! Time to sort of the kids?

Jaemin🐰: WE HAVE A PROBLEM

Doyoung😎: What’s the problem?

Doyoung😎: Did you loose your children again?

Jaemin🐰: NO HYUCKIE IS DEMANDING TO BE THE LEAD AS WELL CHENLE ALSO WANTS TO BE THE LEAD

Jaemin🐰: They are fighting who gets what 😭😭

Doyoung😎: Nana? We didn’t assign roles yet?

Jaemin🐰: I know I thought I will speed up the process by me selecting the roles

Taeyong🌱: What about our children?

Jaemin🐰: They can be background actors!

Ten😌: Let’s do an auditions

Doyoung😎: TEN NO SPICY THINGS

Doyoung😎: Wait that actually a good idea?

Ten😌: I set it up next week

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The Splashy Delight: Why Kids Love Stahlwandpools

Stahlwandpools, or above-ground pools, have been a source of endless joy for kids around the world. These versatile, easy-to-install pools offer a refreshing escape from the summer heat and provide a space for aquatic adventures. If you've ever wondered why kids love Stahlwandpools so much, this blog will dive into the many reasons behind their fascination.

Instant Water Wonderland

Stahlwandpools magically transform a backyard into a mini water wonderland. The sight of a pool being set up in the backyard creates a sense of excitement and anticipation that's hard to match. Kids love watching the pool take shape and imagining all the fun they'll have in it.

Escape from the Heat

Summer can be scorching, and Stahlwandpools offer a refreshing escape. Kids appreciate the chance to cool off in the pool, especially when the sun is at its peak. It's a perfect solution for beating the heat without the hassle of going to a crowded public pool.

Splashing Fun

One word: splashing! Stahlwandpools are made for splash-filled fun. Kids of all ages adore splashing around, whether it's simply playing with water toys, challenging friends to splash battles, or perfecting cannonballs.

4. Exercise in Disguise

Parents love that Stahlwandpools provide a source of exercise for their kids without them even realizing it. Swimming, floating, and playing water games all involve physical activity that contributes to healthy development.

5. Social Interaction

Pools naturally draw kids together. Whether it's a family gathering or a playdate with friends, Stahlwandpools provide the perfect setting for social interaction. Kids can bond, share, and create lasting memories in and around the pool.

6. Creativity Unleashed

Stahlwandpools are a canvas for creativity. Kids can let their imaginations run wild, inventing games and scenarios that make the pool a central element of their imaginative play. A pool can be a pirate ship, a mermaid lagoon, or a hidden treasure chest.

7. Sense of Independence

Swimming in a Stahlwandpool gives kids a sense of independence. Even if they're closely supervised, the pool offers a safe space where they can explore and make decisions on their own, boosting their confidence.

8. Learning to Swim

Many kids learn to swim in above-ground pools. Parents and guardians can use this safe and controlled environment to teach essential swimming skills, instilling confidence in the water from a young age.

9. Quality Family Time

Stahlwandpools encourage quality family time. Parents, grandparents, and siblings can join in the fun, strengthening family bonds and creating cherished memories together.

10. Building Responsibility

Owning a Stahlwandpool can teach kids about responsibility. They can participate in pool maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, water testing, and safe storage of pool accessories.

Conclusion

Stahlwandpools hold an irresistible allure for kids. They offer a perfect blend of entertainment, exercise, social interaction, and creativity. With the right supervision and safety measures in place, these pools provide countless hours of joy and contribute to the kind of unforgettable childhood summers that kids cherish for a lifetime. So, if you're wondering why kids love Stahlwandpools, the answer is simple: it's where they find adventure, laughter, and the pure delight of summer. Visit here https://pool.net/stahlwandpool-3-5-x-1-2-m.html  to know more details

[english-project12]

Technology has become an integral part of modern life, and its impact on childhood development has been debated for many years. As a child who grew up in a pre-digital age, I have observed the drastic changes technology has brought to children's lives. Children today are more dependent on screens and less reliant on face-to-face interactions, which may harm their social skills and emotional development. It was uncommon for kids to access a mobile device or tablet in my childhood. Instead, we played outside, read books, and interacted with each other in person. Technology was not a significant aspect of our lives, and we did not rely on it for entertainment or socialization. However, as I grew older, technology gradually became more prevalent in children's lives, and today's kids are growing up with screens constantly in their faces.

My parents got me an iPod touch for my birthday when I was in first grade. At the time that wasn't extremely uncommon, lots of kids my age had an iPod but that was the extent of personal devices, at least the community I grew up in. I was thrilled about my iPod, I downloaded tons of music and mobile games onto it like Plants vs Zombies. I have a lot of nostalgia and memories when it comes to that iPod, which I actually do still have kept for sentimental reasons. When I was growing up kids had iPods but they did not have iPads and nowadays I constantly see children with screens in their face always watching some sort of video. And a lot of the times their parents allow it to keep them busy and not complaining. It's an easy fix to solve a kids problems but it comes at the cost of obsession and addiction with children not being able to go out without some device. When it comes to social media, most kids in my grade didn't get it until around 7th to 8th grade, and even then, it was limited. Although we did have Youtube although out elementary school, but it wasn't on our phones or iPads it was on a home desktop computer typically. And that wasn't really considered social media at that time. So how do we as a culture and society fix this issue with not only children but also ourselves? I can't deny that I also am on my phone and screens a good amount of the day, let's acknowledge the fact that I'm complaining about people using screens too much while writing on a screen. I think people might attach themselves to something like an iPod the same way they might with their first bicycle or car. It might not have been the nicest thing in the world but it meant something to you because it represented the next chapter or step in your life. And I think a lot people would agree that that makes it culturally valued as well because at the time it was super cool and you got a lot of enjoyment out of it.

Social media and its effect on children specifically is an issue in and of itself, and it's becoming an epidemic. Teens can get caught up in the number of likes, comments, and followers they have, making them feel good or bad about themselves. But it mostly makes them feel bad about themsleves. This can lead to cyberbullying or feeling like they don't fit in with their friends. It's also tough to tear kids away from their screens once they get into social media and video games. This can make it hard for them to focus on schoolwork and other activities requiring concentration, hurting their grades. The downside of technology is that it can also make kids less interested in hanging out with their friends and experiencing the real world. They may miss out on some cool experiences because they're too busy staring at screens. It personally bothers me a lot because some of my best memories as a kid was golfing with my friends, hiking, going swimming in the creek or lake, and I just see youth doing those things as much anymore. If I do see them, they are almost always on their phone recording it. One of the biggest things I've noticed this issue at is concerts. I used to go to concerts and just listen and experience the music nowadays, we just record the whole thing on our phones. I can't claim I dont do that occasionally, but its sad to see, and I try to avoid doing that.. Also, they may miss out on valuable opportunities to learn how to communicate and build relationships with their peers, which could lead to social awkwardness and difficulty forming close friendships. According to The Impact Of Screen Media On Children: A Eurovision For Parliament "Over the last twenty years social interaction (eye-to-eye contact) has gone down while eye-to-screen-contact has gone up. Just before the year 2000 life became literally virtual: people would spend more time in front of a screen than spending time interacting with other human beings." (Source) While technology has undoubtedly brought many benefits to our lives, it is essential to recognize its potential negative impacts on children's development. Parents and educators must work together to balance technology and real-world experiences, ensuring children develop social skills and emotional intelligence alongside their technological abilities. We must refrain from allowing the convenience of screens to come at the cost of human interaction and emotional development.

We need to continue to familiarize ourselves about the potential risks and benefits screens can possibly have on children. Screens, such as TVs, tablets, smartphones, and computers, have become an integral part of children's lives in today's society.  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (source) "Children aged 2 to 5 years should have no more than one hour of screen time per day". In comparison, children aged six years and above should have consistent limits on the amount of time spent using media. However, these guidelines often need to be followed, and there is growing concerned about the effects screens may have on children's development. This blog series aims to explore the impact of screens on children's growth from a balanced and evidence-based perspective and provide practical strategies and recommendations for promoting healthy development in children. Some Potential Benefits and Risks of Screen Time for Children's Development are that screen time can positively and negatively affect children's development. On the positive side, screens can provide educational opportunities, such as access to online resources, interactive learning games, and virtual field trips. Screens can also facilitate social connections and communication with friends and family far away.

However, excessive screen time can harm children's physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. For instance, excessive screen time has been linked to obesity, and according to a study "A majority (90%) of the studies included in a systematic review of research on screen time in children and teenagers found adverse associations between screen time and sleep health – primarily because of later bedtimes and less time spent sleeping" (Source). As well as eye strain, and posture problems. Additionally, excessive screen time can interfere with children's cognitive development by reducing their attention span, inhibiting their ability to focus, and reducing their ability to learn from real-life experiences. Furthermore, excessive screen time can lead to socio-emotional problems such as decreased empathy, reduced social skills, and increased aggression.

Spending too much time in front of screens can have poor effects on their overall well-being. For example, it can put them at risk for health problems like obesity. Plus, staring at screens for too long can cause eye strain, headaches, and pain in the neck and shoulders. Spending more than a couple of hours a day on screens can also mess with our sleep patterns, which can be detrimental to our physical health. Regarding cognitive development, too much screen time can make it harder for kids to focus and learn from real-life experiencesAdditionally, excessive screen time has been linked to poorer academic performance, including lower grades and test scores and according to a study "The key finding from the systematic review was that in most of the papers reviewed, as time spent watching television increased, academic performance suffered." (Source) Socio-Emotional Development: Excessive screen time can lead to socio-emotional problems such as decreased empathy, reduced social skills, and increased aggression. Children who spend more time on screens are more likely to experience social isolation, which can adversely affect their mental health.

Before we start to point fingers at each other let's first realize we all have a part in this issue. Beginning to recognize the problem and take responsibility for our actions is a good first step in bettering ourselves. Addiction to screens can lead to a lack of productivity, poor sleep, eye strain, and even depression. Acknowledging the issue and its consequences is the first step in overcoming it. We can begin to self-improve ourselves and leave a good example for the next generation by taking concrete steps to limit our screen time. One way to do this is to set a time limit for using screens. For example, we could limit our screen time to a certain number of hours per day or set specific times during the day when we can use screens. We could also use apps that track our screen time and provide notifications when we exceed our limit.

Spending too much time in front of screens can affect your well-being. That's why it's important to acknowledge the problem and take steps to fix it. One suggestion on how to do this can be by replacing some of our screen time with activities that are good for your brain and health, like exercising, reading, or spending time outdoors. That way, you improve your mental state and get healthier, killing two birds with one stone. Another way we can fix our screen addiction by working on personal growth and bettering ourselves. This means setting goals for ourselves, like jogging every day and lowering your 5k time. When people start to set goals that they can accomplish, it gives them a sense of purpose. And having a sense of purpose can distract yourself from spending meaningless time on your phone. Also, learning new things can also open up new opportunities. And taking care of yourself whether through maybe playing sports like golf or taking up a diary for example can be really helpfulfor our mental and emotional health. Therefore cutting your screen time down. So to recap, if you genuinely want to improve yourself and take some self-responsibility, you must consciously limit your screen time and focus on self-improvement. So hopefully, the evidence above will persuade you to do so.

WORKS CITED

Adelantado-Renau M, Moliner-Urdiales D, Cavero-Redondo I, Beltran-Valls MR, Martínez-Vizcaíno V, Álvarez-Bueno C. Association Between Screen Media Use and Academic Performance Among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis . JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(11):1058–1067. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.3176

Horowitz‐Kraus, Tzipi, and John S. Hutton. "Brain connectivity in children is increased by the time they spend reading books and decreased by the length of exposure to screen‐based media." Acta paediatrica 107.4 (2018): 685-693.

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Sigman, Aric. "The impact of screen media on children: a Eurovision for parliament." Improving the quality of childhood in Europe 3 (2012): 88-121.

[grindcraft]

Some Amazing Facts about Minecraft That You Should Be Familiar With

Open-world sand castle games, such as Minecraft idle game, let users interact with the environment nonlinearly and change every aspect of the surrounding environment. The goal of Minecraft is survival, which includes building, gathering supplies, and going on adventures.

The game is entertaining to play because of the numerous inventive additions to these activities (and, as we will get into, potentially significant for the mind). Even in multiplayer games, there are mobs to fend off, and an endgame can be reached (we won't give anything away).

As it improves creativity, problem-solving, self-direction, cooperation, and other life skills, Minecraft is indeed educational. In the classroom, learning about reading, writing, math, and even history is enhanced by playing Minecraft. Importantly, Minecraft also imparts STEM expertise, business ideas, and a global viewpoint. Minecraft and Grind Craft are unquestionably among the top video games for kids since they are entertaining and educational.

Playing Minecraft Improves Skills

The encouragement of creativity, problem-solving, self-direction, and collaboration—all of which stand out as the less tangible, non-academic benefits Minecraft offers—is one reason Minecraft is excellent for kids. These life skills will show them the push they need to thrive in college eventually and in their future employment. 

Problem-Solving

Minecraft promotes problem-solving through the "survival mode," in which various animals emerge at night and assault players. In order to survive, players are dumped into varied situations where they must quickly learn how to find and construct shelter, craft weapons, and gather food. Each Minecraft "day" lasts just 10 minutes in real-time, so players must act quickly if they want to survive. This is where strategy shines.

Amazing Graphics

The visuals in Minecraft are fantastic. Of course, this is a subjective statement, and you may disagree in many ways, but that's part of the cool: it's the same elements that some people might find objectionable that give Minecraft's aesthetics their unique style and give the game its identifiable identity. A game must have its own aesthetic to stand out, even if it is divisive.

And in the case of Minecraft, we're talking about blocks. The graphics are angular, purposefully unnatural-looking, and, it must be said, occasionally too uniform. It has the feel of vintage 8-bit games from the 1980s, but it's been extended into a massive 3-D setting that would have been considered science fiction back then.

Creativity 

Due to its many play styles and open-ended, adaptable design, the Minecraft experience may be customized to the preferences of each player. The player's character ultimately chooses what kind of game they will play once they enter Minecraft. 

Minecraft encourages creation, but how you interact with the game's universe constitutes originality in and of itself. And when this develops into a collective, community experience—potentially, if you prefer—you know you're onto something unique. Both a gaming experience and a larger platform, Minecraft is well deserving of its iconic position, and it appears to be here to stay for a very long time.

Conclusion 

The Minecraft clicker game is something that has a lot more to offer. It is educational, entertaining, and much more. Thus, as a parent, if you are thinking that playing Minecraft or Grindcraft is not beneficial for your kid, then you must change this thought. In other words, Minecraft is another way to help your kid develop fundamental life skills. 

[merrock]

CHARACTER INFORMATION

face claim: Priscilla Quintana

full name: Veronica “Ronnie” Adeline Martinez

nickname(s) / goes by: Ronnie, V, Martinez

pronouns & gender: She/Her; Cis Woman

sexuality: Bisexual

birth date: March 17, 1992

birth place: Reno, NV.

arrival to merrock: 2018

housing: Historical Downtown

occupation: Personal Assistant / Sex Columnist

work place: NA.

family: Mom & Dad back in Reno, NV.

relationship status: Complicated, as per usual {Single-Pringle}

PERSONALITY

Veronica never had a genuine perception of a family. Due to the fact her father was caught up in various cheating scandals and how her mother acted so ‘fine’ when it wasn’t, only fucked her perception up. As a result, she’s noncommittal and blames it all on her workaholic tendencies (though she fully convinces herself of this as well). She has a mentality of leaving before she’s left, and hurting others before they hurt her as a fight or flight response to deep emotions and attachments in a romantic sense. She is aware of this aspect of herself, and hates it, but isn’t sure on how to really get better; it sort of became more of a last resort form of acceptance, seeing that she was always told she wasn’t enough she now owns up to being the source of her own problems as opposed to fixing the root issue that lays deeper. She’s overly self-critical, especially if she loses or if she feels she could’ve done better. There’s a dramatic side to her that surfaces when things don’t go her way, causing her to become catastrophizing though it makes for good entertainment for her friends. Ronnie is very playful and loves to get her hands dirty; always one to volunteer to play football or dig into some paint. She loves to learn new things, and takes up skills rather easily. She has a competitive streak that makes her a great person to invite for game nights - though, I’d recommend having her on your team if you’re going to do so. She loves to dance, and is always the first one out on the floor; she used to be in dance classes when she was younger, so she can teach you a thing or two if you let her. She falls into lust very easily, love is not so easy and Ronnie sort of crossed that out of her life as a possibility. Same with kids - she’d rather be the ‘cool aunt’ friend. Also very smart, in general? Graduated with high honors and has street smarts. Ronnie is very open-minded and a safe place for people to talk to; she’s known for giving great advice as well as being able to help solve issues others may be struggling with on their own. She’s very driven and this makes it her priority to help support and guide her friends to their goals. Very much a personal cheerleader. She’s beyond goofy, if one gets close enough to her to be able to see it. Also is a very good networker, and loves to socialize. Will 20/10 ruin good thing if she gets her hands on it. She’s just trying her best, okay? Life is chaotic and messy, and she’s becoming more aware with that everyday. That’s all without mentioning her coffee addiction and insomnia.

WRITTEN BY: Ellie (she/her), est.

BACKGROUND / BIO

triggering / sensitive content: disordered eating, infidelity, eating disorder mention, nrsfw

Perfection. A word that could never fit in such an imperfect world; that was, until Veronica’s mother muttered it once she was born. It was a curse more so than a blessing. Growing up in a home where her father was a neurosurgeon whilst her mother was a retired model turned entertainment lawyer, perfection was what was expected. Nothing less. This left Veronica always striving for her parents’ praise and approval. Did she ever accomplish that? No. Instead, she was met with critics on how to improve.

It never became a full-blown eating disorder, but Veronica struggled with self image. It came from her mother’s jealousy, each time looking at her daughter a slip to the face; a reminder of the beauty she once had that was now fleeting. It was Veronica’s own stubbornness that landed her in therapy before her disordered eating habits of ‘forgetting’ meals became out of control, no matter how many times her father claimed it was himself that put her there and her mother’s negligence in the situation ended their marriage as opposed to his infidelity.

High school was a piece of cake. If you saw barely maintaining a social life, and a shallow dating life as a piece of cake. Veronica felt like a fish out of water amongst her peers; her beauty not well perceived by some as they utilized it to make her a target, whilst others only liked her for what her last name held beyond her looks. At some point in her Junior year, she withheld herself from people and created a personal blog online where she vented about her experiences. Mostly about the lacking of sex skills that those who bragged about getting with her held. Even though she posted anonymously, she gained a huge following from not only the content, but how her wrote so conversationally on the topic of horror/failed sex and date encounters. As she got into her college lifestyle at NYU, her blog was always on the trending lists on various platforms. Her writing also matured, becoming more reflective on the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ of the human psyche in sexual encounters and intimate dynamics in a lighthearted and entertaining way. This caught the attention of quite a few papers and magazines across the nation, and by the time she graduated with a degree in journalism, she was hired by The Glitz as a columnist; covering relationships, the sexcapades of herself and those she’s closest to, and navigating ‘love’ in this technological world of dating apps.

Though she was finding success, she was held back by her parents and their need for control over her life. It all happened on a night where her parents mentioned grad school for the umpteenth time. Veronica mentioned she didn’t need it, that she was doing just fine. With some back and forth, Ronnie owned up to running an anonymous sex column for a well known magazine. Her parents were displeased, thinking that it was a joke before growing angry over the possibility of a leak of the family name being attached. An ultimatum was created: it was her parents, or the column. Veronica easily left, relocating to Merrock since there was talks of a satellite office for the magazine taking root there.

Even with her parents believing Ronnie will crack and come back eventually due to being cut off from the old money fortune, she continues to effortlessly find success here in Merrock. She is still anonymously running her column as well as her blog, going by the alias ‘V. Rian’. Her cover job being a personal assistant in the city. She just hopes her luck won’t run out anytime soon.