#they'll love each other to death is basically the warning

[kdelarenta]

mason

🤝

amelia

weirdly ominous prophecies about each other

[wordsaresimple-imnot]

That final line - Joe Liebgott x F!Reader

Summary: Things have changed between Joe and Reader after bearing witness to the Concentration camp. They moved from being best friends to something more emotionally intimate. Now that the war in Europe is over will they cross the last line and become physically intimate?

Warnings: 18+ content (smut, p in v) angst-ish (mentions of war & concentration camp), comforting each other, tooth rotting fluff at end, she/her pronouns (no use of y/n or 1st person POV, but told from Liebgott's perspective sorta).

A/N: I have the biggest respect for the real life heroes of WWII (and all other wars, past & current), this work & all other works is based on the actor(s) and character(s) portrayed in the Band of Brothers series.

A/N pt 2: I love how this turned out. Basically this is just my own self-indulgence wish that I could have held and taken care of Liebgott after that scene of him crying in the truck. As always, let me know what you think! I tried a different writing perspective and I like it, hopefully you do too. Comments, likes, and reblogs make me happy and feel validated!

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Joe Liebgott would forever be a different man. Easy Company had just liberated Kaufering IV but that included locking the poor souls back up for the medics to be able to try and get them back from the brink of death. The whole thing had left Joe feeling broken and full of pure rage and despair he didn't know how to get rid of it. So he grabbed a bottle of wine and wondered till he found a tree isolated enough he wouldn't easily be found. He just needed space.

He'd been alone for hours, judging by how low the sun was hanging, bottle long since empty, and eyes sore and dry from tears when he heard a twig snap. Looking around the tree, his heart both swelled and shattered at the sight of the person walking towards him. She was his best friend, been that way since Toccoa and all through the war thus far. The only person that could calm him down when his hot-headedness got the better of him and always had his back in every combat situation. He never had to worry when she was around. She was also the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen and had long since accepted that his heart would always speed up a little when she was in eyesight. While his heart had the usual reaction at seeing her, he couldn't help but feel broken anew at the sadness on her face and emptiness in her eyes. He wasn't the only one tore up from their recent experience.

"I've been looking for you everywhere." She speaks barely above a whisper as she drops down next to him, already leaning against his arm.

"I'm sorry, I just had to get away for a while. I should have found you and brought you with me." He leans over to drop a kiss on the top of her head.

There's a beat of silence and then she speaks again, still in a low whisper, "Do you think they'll make it?"

The words are a dagger to his already bruised and bleeding heart. He gives a small sniff, trying to hold back the fresh tears.

"I don't know." He feels her turn her body towards him and knows she's taking in his appearance detail by detail.

"You can let it out, Joe. I know this is tearing you up. Please don't hold it in and let it destroy you." One hand grasps his while the other gently takes his chin and turns his head so their eyes meet. He tries to push the emotions back down and come up with something to say, but he loses all resolve when her hand moves to cup his cheek and wipe away a stray tear that falls out.

Joe is suddenly wrapping his arms around her, pressing his face in the crook of her neck and letting it all out. He feels her shift them so he's laying mostly on her, her back against the tree and arms tightly wrapped around him. One hand is gripping the back of his jacket tightly, holding him to her, the other is gently stroking his head, and when he feels the side of his face getting wet he knows she's crying too.

They stay like that for hours, until the sun is nearly gone and all tears have been let out. Even after the tears, they don't move, finding too much comfort in holding each other. The only thing that gets them finally moving is their stomachs growling. Joe gets up first, holding his hand out to help her up and starts walking them back to find some food. He looks down briefly when he feels her intertwine their fingers and give his hand a squeeze. The first smile he's had in days makes it way across his face and he squeezes her hand back.

As the days dragged on ahead, their bond grew even tighter. There was a new level of safety and vulnerability that blossomed. Hands would brush more often, hugs turned tighter and longer, if they were able to they'd often be found napping together tangled limbs and all. It was as natural as breathing to seek the other out and before Joe knew it, he was hit with the realization that he was head-over-heels in love with his best friend.

The popping of yet another champagne bottle drags Joe from his mulling and takes in the sight around him with a smile. They are in the Eagles Nest, the war in Europe is over and everyone is finally able to relax and celebrate. He's sitting by Webster and Perco, watching the other's talk and laugh, already more than a little drunk. His smile widens when he catches her eye, sitting next to Malarkey and they salute each other from across the room.

"You ever gonna make a move, Lieb?" Perco's question lands like a bomb right in his stomach.

"What the hell are you talking about?" He looks at the man next to him like he's crazy, but inside he's frantic. Is it that obvious?

"Oh come on, Liebgott. The two of you have been attached at the hip the whole war, even back at training. We've all noticed the stolen looks between you. The wars over, just go for it." Webster gives him a shove, pointedly ignoring the glare Joe shoots at him.

"I gotta take a leak." Joe abruptly stands and leaves before either of them can continue their pestering. They're right, he knows they're right. Since accepting his feelings, the only thing that's been holding him back has been the on-going war. Sure there's still Japan to figure out but right now, their immediate part is over and he doesn't have to worry about dying and leaving her or worse losing her any second to a bullet or bomb.

Not actually needing the bathroom, he finds himself wondering the halls of the Eagles Nest and randomly picking a room to go into. It's spacious with a sitting area, a large comfortable bed sitting against the back wall, a door leading to an adjoining bathroom next to it and doors to the right leading to a balcony. He heads to the balcony, throwing the doors open and leans against the railing taking in the mountains and open valley. It's so quiet and peaceful, he doesn't know how to reconcile it with the horrors the owner and occupants have done to the people of this land.

"Why am I always having to search for you?" A soft, happy voice speaks behind him. Joe turns around and feels his breathe catch in his throat at how beautiful and easy going she looks, leaning around the doorframe to the balcony. When he didn't respond, she stands up a little straighter. "What? Is there something on my face?"

Joe shakes his head and moves to stand in-front of her, raising his hand to trail a finger down her cheek. "You're beautiful."

"How drunk are you?" Her voice is playful, but Joe knew his words were having an effect on her based on the blush she now had.

"Not even tipsy. But drunk or sober, you're still beautiful." His hand cups her cheek, tilts her head up a little to fully meet his eyes and he decides to cross that final line. "I love you. I love you fully and completely; body, mind, and soul. I need you, more than I need to breathe. If you don't feel the same, that's fine. I will lock my heart away to keep you in my life however you wish to be. But the war here is done and I'm out of reasons to not tell you how I feel. Tell me you don't feel the same and I'll respect that, but if you feel even close to what I feel please let me know."

Joe see's tears form in her eyes and for a heartbreaking second he's sure she's going to tell him 'no' and walk away. Then he feels her hands on his face and holds his breathe as she rises on her toes, stopping when her lips are barely brushing his.

"I love you, Joe. I'm yours; body, mind and soul." And then her lips are pressing against his and Joe thinks he's died and gone to heaven.

Their kiss is passionate and slow, taking full advantage that they don't have to rush and can take their time exploring. Joe starts nudging her backwards, back into the main room and towards the bed. A line of clothes marks their path as they help each other be rid of them, kissing freshly exposed shoulders and necks as they go. Soon enough they've managed to be rid of everything and tumble onto the bed in a heap.

Joe leans back just enough to take in the site of her underneath him. Face flushed, lips swollen and glossy from kissing, hair spread out like a halo, chest rising and falling hard as she tries to catch her breathe. He leans his head down pressing kisses to her neck, trailing down her collarbone, around the swell of her breast and ending at her nipple. He takes his time delivering languid licks and sucks, making her skin pucker and rise. Not wanting to leave the other one out of the fun, his hand cups, massages and pinches a little on the flesh there, his other hand hasn't stopped caressing any part of her skin he can reach.

If he has any doubts of how he's making her feel, the gasps and moans falling from her lips dispel them quickly. Soon enough her hands are in his hair and scratching down his back as she wraps her legs around his waist pulling him closer. Joe stops his minstrations on her breast with a groan when his erection is pressed right against her wet core and he can't help but roll his hips into her again. This time they both moan.

"Joe, please. I need you." Her voice is ragged and the lustful look in her eyes almost has him finishing right then. He shifts to the side a little, giving him room to run his hand down her side and cup her core. She's soaking and his brain short circuits a little.

His fingers make quick work of making sure she is coated properly, detouring to her clit to rub until she starts to whimper and pull at him. As he meets her eyes, he raises his fingers to his lips and sucks her taste off of them.

"Goddamn, baby. Next time I'm spending hours down there." He rushes out as he positions himself at her entrance. "But if I don't have you soon, I might die." He looks at her for confirmation that she's ready and when she nods, he starts pushing in slowly.

They groan together at the feel of him sliding into place like a puzzle piece coming home. Once he's bottomed out, he drops down to his elbows, putting more of himself on top of her and rests his forehead against hers. Her thighs tighten around him as she turns her head to kiss him.

"Move. Please." She bites his bottom lip at the same time she scratches his back again.

"Yes ma'am." He presses his lips firmly to her, swallowing the moan she lets out as he pulls out and quickly snaps back in. He finds a steady rhythm, angling his hips just right so he's brushing that sweet spot within her. Her back bows, pressing her chest further into his and exposes her neck to his lips. He doesn't waste any time placing a hard bite where it'll be hard to hide the mark already forming. This spurs something in her and soon her hands are in his hair, tugging his head to the side as she returns the favor.

Joe can tell she starts to get close to her release, as her walls start fluttering around him and her moans start becoming more frequent. He raises himself up, gripping the headboard with one hand and dropping his other hand down to rub her clit.

"I know you're close baby. Look at me as you let go." His voice is deep and commanding. Her eyes immediately lock onto his and his movements pick up speed. A few more hard thrusts and a pinch on her clit and she's moaning his name and clamping down around him. The feeling of her combined with his name falling from her lips like a prayer has him falling right behind her.

As they come down from their highs, they exchange slow kisses and 'I love you's'.

Bonus scene:

Not wanting to waste a beautiful day, the guys had decided to have an impromptu baseball game. Joe stood in his spot, waiting to bat next, sending a smile and wave to the stands where his girl was watching and cheering. They were getting ready for the next play when Winters came strolling across the field. They all crowded around him, fully expecting to hear their deployment orders for fighting Japan. Instead he was giving them the best news they'd heard since VE day. Japan had surrendered. The war, all of it, was finally over.

All the guys started cheering, exchanging hugs and pats on the backs. Joe see's her coming towards them at an easy jog, a curious look on her face. He gives her the biggest smile and runs right up to her, lifting her in his arms and spins her around.

"Japan surrendered. It's over. We're going home." Her smile matches his as she fully takes in his words and hugs him back. Just as quick as it started, Joe stops spinning her and sets her down on her feet, then he's down on one knee, holding her hands.

"Marry me. Come back home with me. Or wherever you wanna live. I don't care. Just marry me, please." Everything dulls around the edges as he holds his breathe, waiting for her response.

"Yes, Joe!" She smiles bright enough to blind the sun and then starts laughing when he jumps back up and starts spinning her around again. The only sound is the cheering of their friends and their hearts beating in sync.

[gatitties]

Big brother

─Luffy, Law & Kid x sister!reader (platonic)

─Summary: Some headcannons about Luffy, Law and Kid with a younger sister

─Warnings: none

Luffy

He feels so special to be someone's older brother, he will be proud of each of the things you do, however silly, simple or even if they are poorly done, he will smile at you giving a thumbs up in approval.

Needless to say, he's pretty protective around you, like, he knows you're safe and you know how to fend for yourself, but he'll always be there to let others know that they'll have to deal with him if they do anything to you.

He doesn't really care who you decide to pair up with unless that person makes you cry.

Very, very clingy, he loves to sleep cuddling with you because he says you are a perfect pillow. Lots of unexpected hugs because it's always a good time for a hug.

There is no discussion, he will not let you stay on your home island, you are being part of his crew whether you like it or not, because he wants to live adventures by your side.

An accomplice in his food thefts directly or indirectly, he always gets you involved in his discussions with Nami, he uses you as carte blanche to get out of Nami's blows unscathed because she wouldn't hit you, she knew when you got into trouble and most of the time you were just dragged.

You got your first wanted poster (because of him) and he hung it next to his, Ace and Sabo's.

Law

Well, you weren't really his biological sister, but he treated you like one, he met you after Corazon's death. You were only a few years younger than him but you helped him when he came to your island, he was a tough nut to crack, but he needed someone's help to survive and you opened the doors of your house to him, well, those of the orphanage.

He found himself more attached to you during those teenage years because you were the only person who took care of him when he passed out from exhaustion after so many hours studying medicine.

Then, years later, he asked you to be part of his crew, you had no connection to the island, so you accepted.

Now, he's not the cuddly type, you'll just get a hug from time to time, maybe when you're sick.

You don't get special treatment, at least not in the eyes of the crew, behind closed doors Law can be more open with you, be prepared for nights talking about his concerns.

Say goodbye to having some kind of simple and fleeting romance, this man will glare at anyone who seems to have the slightest interest in you, first of all he has to do his research on that person.

Very afraid of losing you, considering you family, he doesn't want you to suffer the same fate as Corazon, so the 'Doflamingo topic' is completely out of your hands.

He keeps you hidden from all danger so you won't get a bounty on your head, at least not so soon, the last thing he wants is unwanted attention towards you.

Eustass Kid

Being related to Kid implies being related to Killer equally, the only difference is that you and Kid shared the same blood, but the three of you were basically raised together.

Unlike them, you weren't a fan of fights, but you had to get involved in them because of them, at least you learned how to punch.

Kid is a proud asshole and he can't let his image and ego get spoiled by someone weak, so put on a tough stance because even if you're not as brutal as them, you'll have to look it.

Facing the public, he is totally closed to any type of contact, the rude boys don't give hugs. You've had so many arguments with him because of it, sometimes you think he just doesn't love you because it's hard to show his love for you.

Killer always solves these fights between you two, he knows that you love each other but if you have something alike it's that you're just as stubborn, neither will give their arm to ask for an apology. He is the voice of reason for both of you.

Anyway, say goodbye to anyone who tries to conquer you, he will scratch out the eyes of anyone who wants to try to make a move with you, he is not going through those things, he knows how most relationships end and the least he needs is to see you cry for any useless bitch.

This leads to more fights because he's not even willing to negotiate if you can go out with someone he's been watching for a while for doing something suspicious.

The redheaded idiot cares about you, but none of that will come out, unless you're dying, because if he lives to see you dying he'll be on his knees crying like a fucking baby.

[sunny-fox]

I wonder about pet SAHSR what about Aeons as a pet if you okay with doing it if not you can ignore this request

Ooh I've never thought of this idea before!!

There will be a part 2 for this -

Pet! SAHSRAU (Part 4)

Warnings: cult behaviour, possible spoilers for Aeons' stories, mention of death (Akivili)

Notes: characters turn into animals, highly possible out-of-character, they/them pronouns for all Aeons, Sunny has very little understanding of the Aeons' backstories 🥹

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Golden Retriever! Akivili who's extremely curious. They used to explore the universe with their followers before their death, but now that they have been granted a second chance to live, they want to explore this world with you! Akivili acts quite friendly towards humans, especially children - you've never seen them bark at or bite anyone. Akivili loves car rides as it is the closest experience they have compared to rides on the Astral Express. Each time you say something along the line of "Let's go on a car trip", Akivili immediately stands up straight (if they had been lying down), tail wagging furiously in joy.

Norwegian Forest Cat! Nanook who just...destroys your home. They're the Aeon of Destruction, after all. Nothing is safe from Nanook's teeth or claws: they'll chew or scratch on almost everything. Keep your important documents or trinkets in cupboards, plastic boxes, drawers - basically anywhere that Nanook can't reach easily - lest they turn into pieces the next day. But exclude their destructive behaviour, and you'll find that Nanook is actually not much different from the other pets. Though they may seem a little tsundere (just like Pom-Pom) and pretend that they don't like cuddles, Nanook still constantly seeks recognition from you. They want to know if you think that they're the best pet you've ever had.

Greyhound! Lan who still has their hunting instincts. The "prey" / gifts that they bring to you are quite...unusual. You've received pebbles, wild fruit, branches, leaves and whatnot ever since Lan came to your home. Those were the "normal" gifts. Sometimes Lan brings home clothes from your neighbours' clotheslines and pieces of cardboard (you don't even know where they found them). You scold them every time they bring your neighbours' clothes to you, telling them you're lucky that your neighbours don't start a fight with you due to said problem. Eventually Lan stops giving you anything except for pebbles, as you always give them a pat on the head when you receive pebbles and polish each one properly before keeping them.

Himalayan cat! Yaoshi who still doesn't get along with Lan. They often get into fights with each other. These fights could end in two different ways: Either Lan would win and Yaoshi is forced to leap into your arms to avoid getting bitten, or Yaoshi wins and chases Lan all over the place till they hide behind you so that they wouldn't suffer from another swipe of Yaoshi's claws. You immediately decided that their living areas had to be separated once you realised that their peaceful relationship / play-fighting was a mere facade, as Lan and Yaoshi try - well, used to try - their best to tolerate the other when they were in the same room with you. But when Yaoshi is alone with you, they're quite gentle and often demands attention. They love it when you stroke their fur and sing them to sleep each night.

[thefiery-phoenix]

YANDERE KENMA KOZUME HEADCANONS

Kenma is an obsessive yandere and he's also self aware 

You are in Kenma's math class and you were the only one who managed to catch his eye because of your shining personality. He really admired you, like alot

Even though this boi is OBSESSED with you, poor bby's really nervous about approaching you and blowing his first impression with you. So, he'll watch and admire you from far. And THAT means, he's basically like your secret admirer 

Though he might not seem like it, Kenma is a VERY perceptive person. He knows and understands what exactly a person is going through and their feelings. He cares for his friends a lot and YES, that ALSO includes a certain raven haired rooster ;) But these feelings are a bit.... different when it comes to you. He's never experienced love before and he has trouble understand these new feelings. He just can't understand HOW in the HECK you can make his heart flutter with your smile and his tummy become a zoo when you laugh. Sure, he's played games on love and all that before but he didn't bother going in depth about it but after he saw you, he made it like his mission to learn and know EACH and EVERY single thing about it

His confusion towards his feelings will most likely be manifested in dark, sinister and twisted feelings of love and obsession towards you. He's content with just watching you from far and if you speak to him, he'll be a stuttering mess. Poor bby

Doesn't like it when you hang around other people, ESPECIALLY Oikawa. He really hates how close you are with him. And he really wishes he could do something to get rid of those annoying little gnats you call 'friends'. Can't you see? They'll desert you one day and they'll NEVER love you like how Kenma does 

Luckily, Kuroo is Kenma's wingman and helps him get to you when he learns about his crush. I have a feeling Kuroo's also gonna help Kenma when it comes to kidnapping you and keeping you 'safe'

Sure, Kenma will collect little trinkets from you and have a collection of your items but he won't go as far as to collecting your clothes since he KNOWS that's just creepy as hell and he ain't that much of a creep

He will find out EVERYTHING about you and YES, that also includes that Wattpad and Tumblr account you haven't told anyone about. If you're an author on any of these sites, he'll find a way to login with your username and password after he reads them off from your secret diary, and he'll LOVE every word you've written. He'll also have access to your mails and everything since he wants to keep you safe from danger and he wants to know more about you 

As much as he creepily stalks the HELL out of you, he will respect your privacy and your personal space. He isn't a pervert to watch you take your showers and he drinks and DROWNS in his respect women juice like Kuroo 

He only stalks you since he just wants to make sure you get to places safely, like an escort mission in a game where you're the princess and he's your knight in shining armor or your prince charming 

Kenma won't go TOO far with his obsession. It'll take A LOT to make HIM snap and when he does snap, oh boy.... you better have your running shoes in handy since he is literally going to make Satan and Lucifer look like the Bubble Guppies, no joke

If he kidnaps you, it's going to be because he's scared and insecure that you'll like someone else and he doesn't blame you for that. But, he wants to make sure that you fall in love with him and if you don't, well... he'll make you fall in love with him

Don't EVER try escaping from him. Many bones WILL be broken and NONE of them are going to be HIS

When it comes to rivals and enemies, he'll let them off with a dire warning but if they are stupid enough to go near you again, he will literally kill them in the most painful way imaginable till that person is going to be BEGGING for death 

If you drive him stir crazy and over the edge, he'll just lock you in a dark room till you're ready to say sorry. He NEEDS you behave no matter WHAT he should do. He is rather strict when it comes to discipline and YES, he'll even take away the cat

After you're done with your punishment, he'll make you sit on his lap and wipe your tears while he cuddles with you and lets you play his video games or he'll let you watch your favorite movie on Netflix

Apart from this, he likes giving you little gifts from time to time like bracelets or if you like books, he'll get you books. If you're a gamer like him, he'll get you your own playstation and a nintendo switch or if you like drawing, expect a whole bunch of art supplies and sketch books sitting on the dining table wrapped neatly for you 

Would LOVE to have a family with you though he'll be nervous as hell. What if he won't be a good father? And he'll not force you till you're ready to have a family with him by having a bunch of crazy little toddlers running around here and there 

Manipulation will NEVER work on this dude so don't even try. He can easily tell when you're trying to manipulate him. He can calculate your every move and your thought since he studied you really well and you're easy to read like an open book. If you think you're 2 steps ahead of him, he's always 10 steps ahead of you 

Will never make you do things you're uncomfortable with. He gets shy sometimes when he shows you affection and if you reciprocate his feelings back, Tsundere mode activated. But, he'll cuddle you and hug and kiss you whenever you want

Nicknames include: Pudding (Why am I getting reminded of Harley Quinn calling Joker that?!), Kitty cat, Sweetheart, Darling, Kitten

Once you get Stockholm Syndrome, things will get easier for you and expect a neatly wrapped from Kenma's best man Kuroo who's happy for you both and is even MORE happy that he doesn't have to go chasing you around here and there anymore when you're trying to escape

[cozyforjate]

What a season finale?!!!

It was a great episode, probably one of the best of the season for me but damn, i hate cliffhangers! Especially when there's a strike going on and you have no idea when the next season will air!

But it is what is… The only thing we can do now is pray for the strike to be over as soon as possible.

AMPTP, please pay your writers and actors!

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So lets talk about Spock and Chapel (and a little bit about Pike&Batel)

!SPOILER WARNING!

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The episode starts with Batel and Chapel helping the colonists. We learn that Chapel left the Enterprise early to start her Fellowship with Dr. Korby and Cayuga is basically her ride.

Can i just say that i love how SNW portrays their female characters? Batel and Chapel are 2 women who are really good at their jobs, love helping people, ambitious, strong, beautiful and charming!

The episode made a clear parallel between 2 relationships: Spock&Chapel and Pike&Batel.

At the beginning of the episode Batel and Chapel’s fates were unknown, both Spock and Pike were worried about losing the women that they love, but refused to give up hope and they were both ready to do whatever it takes to save them.

Both couples reunite at some point in the episode. Pike&Batel’s hug is lovely and sweet. Spock&Chapel holding each other’s hands in space is a beautiful and almost poetic moment. That scene was designed to look visually stunning and it did!

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If we quickly remember the status of both relationships:

Batel had a bumpy relationship with Pike at first, she even walked out on him bcoz just like Chapel, Pike had issues maintaining a serious relationship. But unlike Spock&Chapel, Pike&Batel fixed their problems bcoz Pike noticed his errors, they talked, they understood each other and made up!

Spock and Chapel still haven’t done that and we have to wait for season 3 to see them properly communicate again. But there’s still HOPE for them.

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“Hope” is one of the main themes of the episode. We have seen different characters talk about “hope” and use it as a motivation to keep fighting.

Una to Spock:

“I would never tell you not to hope.”

Pike to La’an:

“Sometimes... hope is a choice.”

Despite every single fact pointing to Christine’s death, Spock chooses not to lose hope.

“and Nurse Chapel, who I HOPE made it to the surface as well.”

“I have not given in to grief yet. Logic dictates we do not know Chapel's or Batel's fate. And until we do, the best chance we have to save them is if Enterprise takes out the Gorn's interference field.”

Hope is the thing that keeps him going. And i think, one of the reasons why he insisted he should be the one doing the space mission is bcoz he really believed that it might help save Christine’s life (and others').

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The zero gravity Gorn fight was amazing. Spock and Chapel defeating the Gorn together was so satisfying to me!

After that, they move towards each other and have an “almost” space hug. Beautiful! And then they slowly fly up together. The filming of the whole scene is breathtaking. Feels like a space dance in EV suits. As a big piece of Cayuga falls down, they reach for each other’s hands at the same time and hold so tight! Aww. The music, the scene… You get the sense that there’s HOPE. Against Gorn but also for Spock and Chapel too.

They energize still holding hands. Chapel seems pretty shook and Spock intensely watches her. He must be feeling so many things at once in that moment.

The way Spock loves Chapel is too pure.  He would do anything for her. ANYTHING. Vulcan emotions are stronger than human emotions. That’s why they suppress them. And what happens when they choose not to suppress them? Take a look at Spock! Ethan Peck has been doing an amazing job portraying a half Vulcan-half Human in love. But perhaps his feelings for Chapel can not even be described with the word love.

I have no words for what I feel.

Bcoz it’s more.

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Anyway, before they go Spock stops her. He wants to apologize but she doesn't let him. She tells him that they'll have time later. She smiles at him, eyes shining, holding his arm… Spock recognizes that look and that smile. Its Christine. His Christine. And he smiles back. There’s HOPE.

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Look guys, I don’t know if they’ll break up or decide to try again. All i know is, Spock and Chapel love each other. Despite their differences, despite Boimler’s “you’re doomed” BS, despite Chapel’s struggle with relationships&deep trauma, despite Spock’s struggle with human emotions… They LOVE each other. Feelings are there and not going anywhere.

Star Trek loves “on again - off again” relationships. So i predict Spapel be the new on/off relationship that will last for as long as the show goes on.

[pvnkesttt]

katipō: joel miller and spidey!thena hcs.

summary: just some cute and fun headcanons about spidey!thena and joel's relationship + some hcs regarding athena herself within the katipō-verse, hope y'all enjoy!

pairing: joel miller and athena kallis (OC).

warnings: FLUFF! some suggestive material if you squint but mostly fluff. mentions of death. age gap mention.

tlou-verse: a masterlist.

first thing's first: there is an age gap between these two with athena being around 24/25 and joel being 47, almost pushing his 50s.

athena is māori 

athena has an arm tattoo that represents her culture and where she's from. she also has a scar under her eye she got from a past enemy.

she's demisexual!

athena's favorite animal is the wrybill, a bird that's native within new zealand, where she was born. her spidey suit's colors actually represent the wrybill: white, black and gray.

the spiderling is 5'5, a short queen!

athena's spiderling name is "The Katipō".

she keeps a dagger with her at all times too, the handle carved in honor of her heritage. the dagger was her mother's before she died, one gifted to her by athena's uncle ari. the dagger, itself, has katipō venom laced into it as well

she also has a blind salamander named palo, she sometimes calls him matty too

speaking of animals, joel has a calico cat named franklin! athena ADORES franklin.

when joel comes to terms with athena being 'The Katipō", he steps up as her "medic" in sense. he'll stitch her up from time to time or clean any wounds she has, he's gentle with her too, all he wants is for her to be okay.

when she's not swinging around the city and saving the day, athena's is wildlife biologist, staying late if she needs to. as their relationship develops further, joel will usually be the one to pick her up. sometimes he'll even bring in late lunch/dinner for her, staying to eat with her as well. they'll talk about their day and just enjoy being in each other's presence.

their love language for one another is physical touch, sometimes words don't even need to be said between them, just touch.

speaking of touch, joel will pat or soothe athena's shoulder as a way of reassurance, basically saying "everything will be okay" without even having to say it.

athena does eventually move in with joel (when he finds himself a place within seattle) and when she does, she brings some goodies with her, more specifically a record player and polaroid camera. when joel isn't looking, athena will snap some pictures of him, she adores them! and when the record player is on, they'll sometimes dance in the middle of the living room, holding onto each other as the sounds of music fills in the room.

joel likes to press multiple neck kisses against athena, she loves it and sometimes those neck kisses result in something more within the bedroom....🤭

anxiety likes to creep up on joel at times so, there are moments where athena's hand will be pressed against his chest to calm him. feeling her soft hands against him makes him feel a lot better.

athena likes wearing joel's flannels and sweaters a lot, joel teases her about wearing them at times but he doesn't mind, they look good on her!

athena absolutely loves running her hands through joel's hair, she does it so much that she manages to make it all messy at times. she likes the fluffy hair look on him.

joel def gets touchy in bed, he lovesssss worshipping athena's body while also still being gentle with her. he'll whisper sweet affirmations in her ear as she clings on to him, feeling her up softly.

joel never thought he'd find love again. after sarah's mother left him behind to take care of sarah himself, he figured love wouldn't come back into his life again. plus, after sarah's death, everything was bleak for a while but, athena came into his life and he felt at peace. athena was his everything and he was hers.

notes: there you have it, some headcanons on these two that I had fun making! I really hope y'all enjoyed reading these if you did, please let me know, I'd love to know your thoughts! 💜

[bluberimufim]

Cool and spooky-ish Portuguese legends and mythological creatures because it's nearly Halloween!!

I've been wanting to do this for a while now, because I've felt disconnected from Portuguese culture lately and I'm trying to get into it. So I wanted to share some cool things I found because Portuguese folklore is something no one talks about and I love to share my culture with people! Please be warned that the translations may sound kinda awkward and that this is almost 100% from Wikipedia since Portuguese mythological creatures are a super obscure topic, and the only other big resource I could find was a super expensive book. That being said, the Wikipedia sounds pretty legit because it sounds like it was written by an old person.

Now let's get into some of my favourites!

Werewolf

This is a basic one but I still find it pretty funny. When I visited Cova do Lobisomem (trans.: Werewolf Cave), I learnt that the legend there is that, if you have twelve kids, the eldest son (in the story it was a son, but I don't know what happens if your eldest is a girl) becomes a werewolf and has to go live out in the wilderness. Another closely related legend mentions they have to serve some kind of penitence, but I found nothing on it.

Peeira (or "werewolf fairy")

Known as the "female version of the werewolf" and is able to control wolf packs. Her power seems to be guiding these wolf packs by being a reasonable and more human-like figure in the group, and is described as "lovely and wild" (omg that sounds sooo pretty). Information contradicts in this bit, also saying that she either has feelings for the werewolves or that she lures men into the woods to feed them to her ghost-wolves. A girl becomes a Peeira by being a couple's seventh oldest daughter, or by being called upon by her "predestined/soulmate werewolf".

Bisarma

Ghost of colossal size that can stand over valleys with one foot on each mountain, and sing monotonous tunes in "huge voices" (idk how else to translate it). This mythological creature also shows up in parts of Spain.

Jã

Weaving spirits. If you leave out a bunch of linen and a cake, they'll make you a linen cloth as fine as a hair, but if you forget to leave out the cake, they'll burn the linen. Apparently, people used to claim their ancestors had sheets made by the Jãs.

Zorra Berradeira (trans.: "Screaming Fox")

Shows up in Algarve every 7 years and, when it's not there, it's theorized that it visits other countries. It's a fox spirit that screams all the time but can be heard better at midnight or midday and, if you mock it, it will chase you down until your death.

Velha da Égua Branca (trans.: Old Lady on the White Mare)

Appears in Algarve on full moon nights and makes a lot of noise in the fields with pots and pans. She rides a white mare, wears a white cap with red ribbons that look like lightning, and holds a knife in her left hand. She's been called a "personification of the night".

Homem do Chapéu de Ferro (trans.: Man in the Iron Hat)

Another spirit from Algarve, but evil. He appears at midnight on the sides of roads and fountains, or under olive or fig trees. He's always accompanied by an animal, which is the Devil in disguise: either a black pig, a huge black rooster, or a deer with antlers as tall as a church tower. He has a gigantic frame, is "bronze-coloured" (whatever that means) and wears an iron hat. He'll run away when he sees the Old Lady on the White Mare (oooooh Algarvian connected universe).

Hey, people who live in Algarve, blink twice if you need help with all the supernatural shit because this seems disproportionately hardcore

Okay, this next one is gonna be longer because it's a whole legend with a plot, but I still want to tell it because it's kinda spooky and I love it!!

The Golden Lamprey

On full moon nights, on the banks of the Minho River (northern border with Spain), you can see a very beautiful Moorish girl with golden hair caressing a giant golden lamprey. The girl spends the night combing her hair with a golden comb or singing a sad melody, and the lamprey swims close to her.

According to legend, the lamprey had once been a Portuguese knight, and the girl had been engaged to another man. The two had been sentenced to death for their forbidden romance and had both been cursed - he turned into a fish and she can only gain physical form under the full moon.

There were men who set out in boats to search for the girl, either to seduce her or to steal her fine silk dress, but none ever found her.

Until one night, a young man disappeared after being heard in the tavern, clearly drunk, declaring that he was going to search for the golden-haired Moorish girl. His plan was to make her fall in love with him, sell her comb, and then open an inn where he'd let curious travellers take a look at this supernatural river girl in exchange for large sums of money.

The next day, the lantern he'd set out with was found on some rocks near the river by a few fishers, and his body was found in the water, a bit further ahead. On his neck, there were the marks of small, sharp teeth, similar to the shape of a lamprey's mouth. But what startled the fishers more was the satisfied look on the young man's face. (not posting a pic of a lamprey's mouth bc it feels like it would warrant some kind of content warning but pls do look it up if you're curious, it's horrifying)

There was also another legend of another cursed Moorish girl but on a rock this time that I remembered reading in school, but I genuinely cannot find it. If you know anything about a story named "A Moura do Penedo" (not the cursed snake princess one) pls hit me up, I remember loving that one as a kid. "Cursed Moorish girl" is such a common trope in Portuguese legends that it's almost unsearchable.

And if you want to add anything or correct any of the information I presented, please feel free! This is very much "baby's first dive into Portuguese folklore"

That being said, I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did! There are other less-spooky legends I'd love to share, if you're interested! Happy Halloween/other coinciding spooky holiday!

[1-800-local-slut]

how do you think dean and his goth gf spend their no case days? Are they messing with sam and cass, going to a club or just chilling in their motel room?

I'm sorry this took so long bae but I'm back pookie <3

Dean Winchester x black! fem! goth! Reader

Warnings: none, soft Dean Winchester, mention of death but nothing severe

Thank you for reading!

When Dean and his gf get time to themselves, it's spent in the sheets

Plain and simple lol

On a serious note, a lot of time is spent comforting each other

Dean has a lot of days where he comes pretty damn close to not coming home

Reader has to spend a lot of days wondering if she'll ever see him again

When he comes back and sees her he melts into her

She'll hold him and shower him with kisses

Or he'll stroke her bonnet and plant kisses on her forehead

On a not serious note, when they have downtime between cases they just do whatever

They'll summon Cas just for and then pretend they didn't summon him at all

They'll eat Sam's food and leave the box in the fridge just to bother him

Or they'll literally just go bother him

A lot of times they'll be taking drives in baby to go get food (that she pays for because she's the only one with a job and actual residence, and way to buy things that isn't illegal)

Always drives at night though

Dean knows it isn't safe but it's so peaceful

And he knows he can protect his lady from anything that runs up on them

She loves the night and he loves seeing how peaceful she looks under the night sky

She likes how peaceful he looks while driving in the night

Sometimes they just wanna stay home though

Like all couples, some times they guys want space from one another

She'll sit somewhere in the house, either in her garden or somewhere else

He'll be having a beer and working on baby or entertaining himself some other way

One of them will go seek the other out, and if it's her then he'll casually raise an arm to take her under it and hold her close

If it's him who goes to find her, then there's a few things he might do

1. He'll come sit next to her if there's a seat and wrap his arms around her waist and rest his head on her hip if she's standing

2. He'll come up behind her and wrap his arms around her hips, and press a kiss to her head and rest his cheek on her head

3. If she's sitting down he'll come rest his head on her lap or he'll come lay down on his back and rest his head on her lap

They'll watch so much TV that they meld to the couch

Sometimes she'll try on cute outfits for him, or she'll pick out matching outfits for the both of them for random events

No matter what it is their guys are doing; fighting for their lives, walking, in the bathroom at the same time, cooking, or anything else Dean wants to be touching her

He wants to feel the different fabrics of her dark clothing and feel the cold silver of her different necklaces

One time, she won a game of cards by some miracle and smugly announced that she won their bet

The bet being she would do his makeup

She put him in some nice lashes, put one of her silky black bonnets on him, gave him some blush, and did a nice lil lip liner and gloss combo on him

He looked so cute and Sam caught him in the kitchen looking like that. There was a brief moment of silence and then Dean just dryly chuckled and tried to come up with a witty remark before he scampered off

He devours her cooking, basically inhales it

The first time she cooked him some soul food, he almost died of joy

He thinks it tastes better because of how much he loves and adores her

If their preparing to leave for a case, she'll pre-cook his and Sam's meals, she'll make sure his bags are properly packed

It's how she shows she loves him, by doing everything in her power to make sure him and his brother come home

She'll make him his coffee before he leaves

All in all, Dean's time with his girlfriend is one of the time best spent for him and she loves how much

[be-the-glenn-to-my-maggie]

Do you have any recs for the black phone?

DO I????

Do you guys know how exciting it is to get an ask that isn't about Avatar? Don't get me wrong, I love the Avatar ones, but the other kinds are such a fun change of pace. I have an equal obsession with a lot of other things, if not a bigger one.

So, I have a03 collections for a lot of things, and I do have one for The Black Phone as well. Check out The black phone was legit just like a fine movie it wasn't even that good why am I neck deep in this fandom sometimes I add more. As a massive fan of Steven King's IT (Reddie fics that don't make me think about the fact that this is a horror novel), I absolutely adore horror gay children, and as a massive stan of Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch (the goldfinch fics that don't make me sad and feel hatred towards english majors), I also love doomed love stories. Blah blah "the real horror is the blatant homophobia and trauma inflicted on the children that causes the death of pure imagination and dreams" there are better posts and essays written about that. So naturally I am a rinney stan so it's all rinney fics.

WARNING: This movie is a horror movie about a man kidnapping, heavily implied to be sexually abusing, and straight up murdering children, so there are some serious content warnings for some of these recs. Read at your own discretion. Avatar is a fandom I read pretty light shit for, I don't for The Black Phone always, so I'll try to be super clear with them.

the electric, synthesized, rock ballad of why finney blake can't have nice things by ECLIPSEWXTCH. I literally just made a post about this fic in relation to the pink concert. It's a modern au rinney fic where Robin and Finney lost touch as kids and find each other again as young adults, Robin a successful musician and Finney a student in college. If this fic is never completed I will burn this website to the ground. I have no content warnings for this fic unless you have an aversion to pure wholesomeness. Content warning for there never being as good a boyfriend as Robin Arellano? But we all knew that already.

Coffee boy by mikki_strange. It's a coffee shop au, man, it's adorable and it made me happy. No trigger warnings or anything, simply rinney fluff.

Holding On and Letting Go by Nizhoni93. CW: homophobia, implied underage rape, legit so much trauma and sadness. This is SUCH A GOOD FIC, oh my god. It's one I've reread a couple times now, despite it's length. I have recced this before because I brought it up in reference to the beloved and famed nocorro ghost au. Holding On and Letting Go is the INSPIRATION for all my sad nocorro ghost thoughts. It's entirely from Robin's first person pov after Finney has killed the Grabber and they other boys have moved on. Robin can't leave Finney, and spends his time haunting the other boy and watching as he suffers while Robin struggles too. It is. The biggest bummer ever. It's so heartbreakingly tragic. Even as Robin is describing all these big feelings, his love for Finney or the guilt he feels for having hurt all these people with his death, he'll say something like "And I was thirteen" and I remember he's a fucking eLEMENTARY SCHOOLER. I cried a counted total of nine times reading this fic. Highly recommend especially if you're into the nocorro ghost au. The chapter where the psychic tells Robin he's only hurting Finney by being there? I'll literally kill myself. The homophobia is fairly blatant, and although mentioned rarely the rape and Robin's disgust and shame around it is a hard read.

We Stand Together by HeavensAether. Serious trigger warnings for this one. It's almost a dead dove, tbh. Basically a rewrite of The Black Phone where all the kids are alive and in captivity at once, so they develop a fairly strong bond. The main draw for me was the psychological depth it takes into Finney as he works with the ghosts around him and tries to retain his sanity, his relationship with Robin, and the mystery of how they'll get out with Finney's powers. If dark bummers of a fic aren't your jam, this isn't for you! CW: underage rape, disassociation, homophobia, transphobia. Tbh the rape is (while not graphic) fairly disturbing and goes as a method of showing a characters disassociation. If it was in an earlier chapter, I'd probably not have continued reading. As it were, it's pretty easy to skip those parts, which I would recommend as what little I did read I did not enjoy!

And You Keep On Living by Nichknack (BBCotaku). CW: more common The Black Phone homophobia and also trauma and abuse, but I think so far this one is non-con mention free. It's basically just a post movie fic but where the timeline changes essentially, Finney and Gwen wake up and the ghost boys are all back and the world around them doesn't remember the Grabber and all of those events never happened. Some good rinney as always with a side of brance and it's very interesting, I can't imagine where it'll go.

Five Times Someone Discovers Finney is Spider-Man (And One Time He Is The One To Say It) by sleepysheep (mynameistadashi). CW: nothing let the boys be happy and in love and full of friendship. This one is a silly and cute rec, it just makes me smile. Let the boys be happy. It's just as it sounds, it's Spider-Man Finney and a 5+1 of everyone discovering it.

[tripsonflatground]

Disney should stop doing remakes, BUT

The temptation of having about an extra hour to expand on the older movies is too tempting to not even think about, so if I was in control of a Snow White remake, here's what I would do:

Spend more time on the prologue, even just a few minutes, to show Snow's positive relationships with her parents, her mother's death, her father's remarriage to the Evil Queen (and say her name - Grimhilde, I think?), and her father's death and Queen Grimhilde's takeover

When the Prince shows up (and say his name - I think it's Florian?), actually explain who he is and give him a reason to be there - is he there because Queen Grimhilde is throwing a ball? Is he here to work on a treaty/trade deal on behalf of his neighboring kingdom?

Establish Prince Florian as a second son or son of the King's younger brother, so that if he theoretically married Snow White, he could become King or Prince Consort, which deepens Grimhilde's anger at Florian's and Snow's meeting

Change Snow's and Florian's first meeting so he doesn't sneak up on her like a creep and send Snow fleeing! She can still be singing I'm Wishing at the well or whatever, but have Florian come up to the well to get water for his horse and himself after their travels or something and have him strike up a conversation and have a proper meet-cute, maybe he compliments her singing.

Hell, if Florian's the neighboring prince, maybe he and Snow actually know each other! Either write them as an established couple and Florian's actually there to officially ask for her hand, or Florian and Snow are old childhood friends with no romance/chemistry between them until now!

When the Huntsman (and say his name!) is sent to take Snow's life, have the ruse be that there's an actual hunting or falconing/hawking trip they're going on. For one thing, nobles would actually do that with their guests as a past time, which means you could have Florian actually be there and notice Snow goes missing even if he can't stop anything and is fooled into thinking she died like everyone else. Two, it makes it harder for the Huntsman to get Snow alone. Three, there are cinematic opportunities in showing an actual hunt or hawking/falconing expedition.

When Snow White finds the dwarves' house, make it so the house looks abandoned and Snow decides to fix it up and start a farm or something in hiding, rather than knowing it's someone's home and deciding if she just cleans up, they'll keep her.

When the audience and/or Snow White actually meets the Dwarves, establish some basic dwarf lore: are they humanoids? Are they fae/fey? Are they somewhat common, rare, or are these the only seven dwarves in existence? Are they brothers/cousins or just seven unrelated dudes? Are the dwarves close to Snow's age, around her father's age, or much older than her, like beyond human aging?

Add a scene where we see Prince Florian either getting a little suspicious of everything or determining that he's going to go find Princess Snow White's body so she can properly be mourned by her people. Queen Grimhilde lets him go because she thinks he'll kill himself falling off a mountain or something because that's how the Huntsman led Queen Grimhilde to believe he "disposed of the body" after "taking Snow's heart".

Give Queen Grimhilde a villain song instead of that dumb washing up song the dwarves have.

Make the lead up to Someday My Prince Will Come involve Snow talking to the Dwarves about her friends and Kingdom and the good things about her life and include Prince Florian so the Dwarves start gently teasing her about her crush/love for him. Alternatively, have Snow talk about her mother and her mother's hopes for her daughter as she was dying (flashback?) that Snow would grow up to be happy and find love.

When Queen Grimhilde finds Snow, don't have it be the dumb decision of Doc directly telling Snow not to let anyone in and then Snow doing it anyway like in the original. Make it so Doc does warn Snow about answering the door for strangers, and Snow listens, but then have her hear a cry for help from the nearby road and have Snow go run and help because someone might be hurt. Of course, it's just Queen Grimhilde in her old lady disguise, but she actively is playing a ruse of being held up by a highwayman or bandit party or her cart or horse having taken damage. She offers Snow that apple as payment for her help.

Because of the earlier stuff, Prince Florian showing up to find Princess Snow White in the casket is explained by the fact that he was actually looking for her, and not just some random guy crashing a funeral. The kiss Florian gives her isn't so much romantic as it is like a goodbye gesture, only it ends up working as true love's kiss.

Instead of heading back to Florian's castle, Florian takes Snow Whilte back to her own kingdom's castle so they can let the people know of Queen Grimhilde's death and so Snow White can be crowned queen.

If the Huntsman is still alive, Snow White pardons him.

Queen Snow White finds the Magic Mirror and she or the Dwarves do something to free the spirit within.

Florian either proposes or starts an official courtship with Queen Snow White.

[jeweledflowers]

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲. || 𝙍𝙤𝙭𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚.

Roxana is 16, and so is reader. This is just a little bit after Cassis became Roxana's toy.

reader is referred to as 'they/them' throughout the entire story-! and reader, roxana are referred to as children at one point by reader's aunt

also not a happy ending. (sorry, but do you know how hard it is to write good endings for agriche?)

warnings: violence, roxana has a dream of ashil's death, maria is a whole warning in herself, basically the agriche and you lot know what kind of people they are,,, angst at the end

-

𝐑𝐨𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 faced every new day more hatefully than she did the previous one.

It is kind of impossible to retain your purity, your decency, your humanity, once you're in the grasp of the Black Agriche.

And she is not any different.

At least up until a certain point.

'L-lady Roxana,' A trembling maid stutters out, 'the head is looking for you.'

'Very well.' If Lant is looking for her she doesn't really have a choice, does she?

'You called, Father?' She bends slightly and plasters a (fake) smile on her face. Lant looks up and she represses a shudder. Everyday he gets uglier.

'Yes, Roxana. I assume all the preparations are complete?'

'Of course, Father. You will not be disappointed.'

'You have turned out much better than you brother, what was his name, Ahil,'

'If you are talking about my brother who died, his name was not Ahil, but Ashil.'

'Well, that is not what I called you here for. I need to form an alliance with a neighboring noble family, but they keep stubbornly refusing. and they have a child who is roughly the same age as you. i want you to get close to their daughter, so we can use them to form an alliance with their family. '

Roxana feels slight pity stir up in her heart for this person, but nonetheless, she smiles, 'Yes, Father.'

-

'Emily.'

Emily's expression is controlled, like always. 'Yes, my lady.'

'Send out on an invitation to the third child of the neighboring family, to meet me for tea tomorrow afternoon.'

'Understood, my lady.'

After Emily leaves, Roxana drops her normal pretense, collapsing into a chair. This person, to whom Roxana just sent a friendly tea party invitation, had no idea what they were entering, that the Agriche were something like hell on earth.

Well, time doesn't slow down, and tomorrow arrives. Roxana heads downstairs with a kind of dread welling up in the back of her throat. She doesn't even know what kind of person they'll be. What if they're just as unhinged as the Agriche and that's why Lant wants an alliance with them?

But they're not anything like the agriche. They're sitting down and looking around the gardens with mild interest and sparkling eyes. When Roxana enters the room, they stand up. 'Lady Roxana.'

'Please, take a seat.' Roxana cordially replies. 'How are you doing?'

'Oh, I'm alright, what about you, Lady Roxana?'

'Just like always. So...'

The conversation flutters past easily and Roxana is amazed by how easy it is to talk to them--just as easy as it was to talk to Ashil. They don't revere Roxana but neither do they fear her--they just treat her like a normal person, and it's lovely.

Eventually, the peace is interrupted by the arrival of the one Agriche that even the other Agriches dread--Maria. And of course, she's dragging Sierra and a few 'dolls' along with her.

Roxana swallows hard and looks at her newfound companion. Will they be unnerved? Terrified? Disgusted? She can't blame them for any of those emotions. She herself holds so much resentment towards each and everyone in this house, except perhaps her mother.

'Ana.' Sierra weakly calls out. The presence of her daughter, Maria and Maria's dolls seems to be all too much for her to handle.

Roxana exhales and stands up. The person sitting across from her is watching the proceedings with a curious look on their face. 'Mother.' Roxana says, and then turning to Maria, 'Lady Maria. I am in the middle of hosting a guest, so if you could please-'

'Ah, yes! You're the third child of that family's head!' Maria snaps her fingers at them, and they don't flinch but watch her with polite intrigue. 'Ah, they'd look so pretty as a doll. Don't you agree, Sierra?'

Sierra's helpless eyes connect with the other person's. 'Uhm-Maria, I-!'

Roxana taps her foot impatiently against the ground. 'Mother, Lady Maria, please leave. You might leave a bad impression on my guest.'

Maria tuts, 'you're no fun, Roxana!' but eventually-finally-she leaves.

Roxana looks at them. 'I apologize, I-'

'No need.' They airily shake off the incident. 'Sit down, Lady, and don't trouble yourself over the little things.'

-

'Roxie!' Ashil is crying from inside the room where he's supposed to kill the target. 'Not Roxie--not mother--please...'

The slice of a sword, the scream of a young boy, and Ashil's now limp body falls into the ground.

Roxana shoots up from her bed, her breathing fast, her chest feeling strangely hollow. She clutches at her heart, which is physically hurting her. Looking at the clock, she realizes with a pang that it's almost 8:00 AM. Dion will be returning soon.

Facing her brother's murderer after reliving his death leaves a rather sour taste in her mouth, but she stands and dresses for the day.

-

A few days later, they meet with Roxana again. This time Roxana goes over to their place, marveling at the sheer happiness and love their family radiates.

Their aunt beckons Roxana into her embrace. 'Oh, dear. You're more beautiful than I could ever have thought! Make yourself at ease, my dear.'

Then they bounce down the staircase. 'Lady Roxana-I see you've met my aunt! Come, I've prepared some games. Care to try me at chess?'

It's a day like Roxana's never known before. After a heated, intense game of chess, she's led down to the vast garden and meets their cousins, and brother (who is so nonchalant about her that you'd think she was a kid off the streets and not the daughter of Agriche). Roxana is persuaded by her newfound friend, and they, Roxana, their brother and cousins all engage in a round of games like running races and contests of who can climb trees the fastest, and after this tea is served and the five exhausted children eat ravenously.

As evening draws to a close, the time of Roxana's departure arrives. After her marvelous experience of the day, to return to the dreary Agriche is almost unbearable. But of course, she has to return, and perhaps she should thank Lant for making her meet them.

Before she leaves, they see her off at the gate and engulf her in a huge hug. 'I really hope you had fun, Lady Roxana.'

The feeling of being held in someone's warmth, being treated like a human and not a tool, is so foreign that Roxana leans into the hug and smiles, in despite of herself. 'Call me Roxana.'

-

Almost 2 weeks after this beautiful visit, Maria sits on her couch and is deep in thought. Roxana has been visiting them every week, with a result of a completely changed lady. Yes, she's still Lant's favorite, and she hatched the poisonous butterflies, and Maria can sense the manipulative aura from her, but everytime she is told that she'll be visiting that family, it all changes. The set of her jaw loosens, her face flushes a youthful pink, and there's a certain spring in her step. She seems so happy, so unlike herself, that Maria takes it upon herself to invite Roxana's friend for tea and see what kind of person they are.

Maria has confided about all this to Sierra, who listened and then, the purest of smiles lights up Sierra's face. 'My beautiful Ana... she deserves to be happy. I'm glad she has a friend.' -was Sierra's only reply.

When Maria invites them for tea, she can't help but send an invitation to Sierra as well. Sierra is so lovely--how could she not invite her?

Like the invitation requested, they show up at the time stated. Maria claps her hand cheerfully, and Sierra involuntarily flinches.

'Well! it seems like we are all here.'

'Thank you for having me, Lady Maria.' They politely respond.

'Oh, don't mention it!'

As the conversation dawdles on, Maria becomes bored. How come someone as beautiful as Roxana cares about this person?

But they'd look even better if they were one of her dolls...

In her psychopathic frenzy, Maria attacks them. The scene tilts sideways, full of Sierra's pleas for Maria to stop and full of Maria's manical cackling.

But they don't seem scared. Pinned to the ground with that damned umbrella under their chin, they stare at Maria in the eye. They don't say a word. They don't even seem afraid, and if they are they fight through it, and remember that courage is not the absence of fear but preservering in spite of it.

'Don't just stare at me, dear. It bores me--and I dislike being bored.'

Just as Maria is about to slice off their neck,--they still don't seem afraid!--a cold, monotone voice breaks the haze of psychopathy.

'Mother.' Dion Agriche arrives on the scene. 'What are you doing?'

As he says this, he grips Sierra's wrist and helps her stand. Sierra rushes over to Maria. 'Maria--Maria, they're just a child, don't-'

Dion cocks his head. 'Not that I care, but they're from a noble family and you cannot kill them or turn them into one of your completely ridiculous doll, despite your clear insanity, Mother.'

Maria removes her umbrella from their neck, breathing very fast, and they stand up, massaging their neck. No one says a word for a while, until Roxana arrives.

'Oh my goodness.' Roxana ejaculates. 'What happened here?' She turns on Dion. 'You-! Must you hurt everyone?'

'No, Roxana,' They hurriedly reassure her, 'if he hadn't arrived that woman would've taken my neck clean off.'

Roxana stares at Dion for 2 seconds before she turns around, haughtily saying, 'I'm very much obliged to you.'

And as she passes her mother she whispers, 'Thank you, mother.'

-

A while later Roxana is called by Lant who grins maniacally. 'Dion has reported to me that you and that child are so close that you are on first name terms. Now we can use them. Good, Roxana, excellent!'

Roxana only bows and says through tight lips, 'Thank you, Father.' before she turns around and runs, all the way to their place.

She'd been a fool to let herself get so attached, she curses inside her head. How could she endanger them like that? How could she forget that her family didn't allow happiness or joy, that there was no room in her family for something gentle and welcoming, that her family despised courage? How could she let someone so pure fall into the hands of such a deplorable, depraved family?

How could she willingly give them to the Agriche?

As she arrives, wearing nothing but a blue cloak over her dress, she looks over the vast acres of flowers. She gathers some lily of the valley, and heads up the steps to knock on the door.

The door is opened by one of their servants, who smiles at Roxana. She forces herself to smile back, the muscles in her face working rather hard, as though they had forgotten how to do it.

'Lady Roxana! Oh, you're here to see the third child, I assume? They're out at the moment-'

'It does not matter.' Roxana interrupts. 'Just lead me to their bedroom. I... need to leave something for them.'

In silence she is led to their bedroom. She presses the lily of the valley underneath their pillow, with one note: 'I'm so sorry, but this is all for you.'

They would understand, if not accept, that this was the end.

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okay I'm done! next up is the medea solon one.

sorry for the ending-?

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Tags: @meenasmagic, @writerinthedeepwoods, @that-one-pretty-bitch

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[noahsresources]

sweet tooth (2021 netflix series): s1e1 "out of the deep woods" sentence prompts

don't mind me being a bit self-indulgent with this one!! i basically fell in love with this show right away and i wanted to make some prompts from it! i am also planning on doing prompts from more episodes so stay tuned for those! not spoiler-free. potential content warnings for apocalyptic settings, implied child abuse, and death. feel free to change pronouns and/or descriptor words to fit your needs! EVEN MORE SWEET TOOTH PROMPTS

❝ we're gonna have you out of here in no time. ❞

❝ life would never be normal again. ❞

❝ move out of the way! get out of the way! ❞

❝ i think i need your help. ❞

❝ some stories start at the beginning. ours begins here. ❞

❝ stay right there. i'll be right back. ❞

❝ what? what'd you say? ❞

❝ let's see what we got. what do you think it is? ❞

❝ you'll get it. all right, try again. ❞

❝ this'll be loud for you. let's cover your ears. ❞

❝ i worked very hard on this. ❞

❝ you know, that's the perfect name for a dog. ❞

❝ well, i told you we can't go out there. ❞

❝ you said when i'm old enough, you'll tell me. ❞

❝ they were greedy things, self-destructive, only out for themselves. ❞

❝ no one knows where you came from or how. ❞

❝ they didn't like you because you were different. ❞

❝ some bad people are still out there. ❞

❝ it's your job to live a full life, and to be happy, to be kind. ❞

❝ that wasn't your mother. ❞

❝ is that gift a mistake? ❞

❝ someone could have seen you! ❞

❝ i told you, she's gone! ❞

❝ we need to trust each other. ❞

❝ you don't tell me everything, you think i'm too little! ❞

❝ you are too little, and you just proved it. ❞

❝ hey! don't come any closer! ❞

❝ you mind lowering the gun? ❞

❝ how long you been here? ❞

❝ you should get back on the road before it gets dark. ❞

❝ you haven't gotten out much lately, huh? ❞

❝ sometimes it's okay to bend the truth if it helps someone you love. ❞

❝ that's what you took from that conversation? ❞

❝ i love you. and you're not too little. ❞

❝ what took you so long? ❞

❝ you're safe now. he won't hurt you. ❞

❝ you were her joy. you were her life. ❞

❝ you know what could wake me up, though? breakfast. ❞

❝ you should have saw it. bad people were everywhere. ❞

❝ when you poke your little head out, i'll put one right between your eyes. ❞

❝ hey, don't he look bigger than the others? ❞

❝ this one's too special. ❞

❝ leave me alone! ❞

❝ they don't make 'em bigger than me. ❞

❝ i don't talk to bad people! ❞

❝ you shouldn't set fires in the daytime. ❞

❝ i was thinking about turning you in, but i'm not gonna. ❞

❝ i'm an asshole, but even i got limits. ❞

❝ what killed your folks? ❞

❝ i said go. ❞

❝ you keep that edge. ❞

❝ people out there hunt kids like you. ❞

❝ that's what he told you? ❞

❝ there are others. out there. ❞

❝ you go out there alone, they'll have your head mounted to a wall by morning. ❞

❝ what if he were wrong? ❞

[idealisticrealism]

If Arman is being "unmasked" at the end of ep 2 and rising from ashes this season, wouldn't it make more sense for Thony to be there instead of Nadia? It seems like he is his most authentic self around Thony and she supposedly helps him want to be a better man. Curious to see where S2 goes with these new storylines.

Hi Anon! First off, I absolutely agree with you about Arman being more of his authentic self with Thony and wanting to be better because of her. The impact she has had on him is one of my favourite aspects of the show, as is his impact on her (showing her that she doesn't always have to carry everything alone, that she can be vulnerable and put her trust in someone without it being turned against her, that she matters as a person and not just as a mother or a doctor or any of the other roles she bears, etc etc. Lbr I could go on but that's not the point of this post haha).

Secondly, I'm gonna put the rest under the cut, because lbr we all know by now that being concise is not at all my strong suit lol. (Also I'm gonna tag @vampire-time-lady, as this might address your reply from my recap as well)

So anyway, here goes.

(Warning: while there are no overt spoilers ahead, vague themes/plot arcs for the season will be briefly mentioned. Enter at your own risk).

Okay so I'm just going to put it straight out there: I definitely don't think it makes more sense for Thony to be there at his release instead of Nadia. I mean, would I have loved to see Thony there waiting for him, and then the two of them running right into each other's arms the moment he stepped out of the gate? Of course!! I'm a freakin' Armony fanatic, and I may or may not even have an in-progress fic that might just involve something along those very lines! But while that scene would be a perfectly reasonable thing to occur in the setting of that particular fic, it doesn't make sense for canon. At least, not now; not yet. I have no idea if I'll be able to explain what I mean adequately at all, but I'll try.

I guess for me, the choices that were made for that scene can be broken down into two main aspects: narrative reasons and character reasons. The narrative reasons basically boil down to the fact that the writers are telling a multi-faceted story which needs to develop over the course of a season, and also have room to grow beyond that if they are fortunate enough to be picked up for a S3 (please, TV gods, please give us a S3).

So, the writers not only needed to set up all the stuff that is going to happen this season with Chris and Fi and Thony (and undoubtedly Arman too, because what involves Thony involves Arman, and vice versa lol) as a result of Marco's death-- and it also seems like there could potentially be a developing arc regarding Luca, and his grandfather wanting to take him back to the Philippines-- but the writers also had to highlight Arman and Nadia's relationship, because with the arrival of Robert and his connection to Nadia/his meddling in their gun business, it's clear that he and his agenda are going to play a significant role in the season. So, to put it simply: right now, Armony can't be the focus, because the show isn't there yet. Armony is the destination we're heading toward, and their respective plot lines-- Arman and Nadia/Robert on one hand, and Thony and Chris/Fi on the other-- are how we will get there. Because, like I said, what involves one involves the other, and by finding their way through these challenges together, that's how they'll finally find their way to each other. Season 1 certainly set them on that path, but even with the closeness they've gained already (the trust, the partnership, the physical and emotional intimacy), there are still plenty of barriers in the way before they can actually truly be together.

Which brings us to the character reasons! The basic gist of which is: life doesn't stop happening because two people hold hands across a table! Spouses and obligations don't magically disappear because one person implies to the other that she's staying in the country because of the connection they share! Humans and human relationships are complex and oh boy do these two exemplify that. I mean, consider the context of their situation. Like okay yes, just over a week ago, Thony was brave enough to show a little piece of her heart to Arman and indicate that she had some form of feelings for him (I say 'some form', because honestly there was enough ambiguity there that he couldn't have been 100% sure that she meant romantically), and his response clearly showed that he had feelings of his own (that smile! that eye contact!! aaaahh), and for that one brief shining moment, all the Armony stars aligned and they were finally on the same page.

But almost immediately after that, her son was abducted, and then she was being pulled in two directions between chasing after Luca and getting the money for Arman, her loyalties divided. And then in a single night, Arman was attacked and nearly killed, and Marco died a sudden and tragic death which traumatised her family and still has the power to destroy them if anyone finds out. Now she feels responsible for Marco's life being cut short, for the trauma Chris is going through, for the grief and fear Fi is going through, and for Luca's loss of his father, as well as for Arman nearly dying. Plus there's her own grief-- even if it's clear that she fell out of love with Marco a long time ago and that their marriage was well and truly over before she even came to the US, he was still the father of her child and someone she once cared for a great deal, and though he might have been an asshole, he didn't deserve to die.

So the poor woman has a lot on her plate, and that's not even counting the stress of the cops, or the in-laws, or the funeral arrangements, or balancing two very separate and fairly incompatible aspects of her life, all while trying to get Arman out of jail before she loses him too (deep down she knows how much harder that loss would be to bear). She is spread so thin, and under so much scrutiny, that she wouldn't even have the freedom to go pick him up from the prison even if she felt like she had the right to-- which, naturally, she doesn't. She is all too aware that he is married, and that her own connection to him falls within strict boundaries-- that their interactions, while clearly laced with an emotional and romantic undertone, have always had to be constrained to dealings regarding the business or Luca. Picking him up from his release from prison falls under neither of those categories, and honestly it probably wouldn't even occur to her that it might be her he wants to see there waiting for him rather than Nadia. Because when it comes down to it, she really doesn't know what their relationship means, or will mean; while she likely knows that his feelings for her are genuine, she can't be sure whether they will be enough for him to want to pursue something with her, given that doing so will mean he has to give up his marriage-- bc honestly, how could she truly know if he would be willing to take that gamble on a relationship that may not even work out??

As for Nadia-- honestly, I feel for her. She is still his wife, and his partner in both life and business, and she went to some pretty great lengths to get him free. She cares about him immensely, and it's only right that she's the one to be there at his release; plus it's what all three characters expect, tbh? Even if Arman would prefer to see Thony there waiting for him, he's still happy to see Nadia, and grateful for all that she did for him. He genuinely does love her, and even if that love may have now been surpassed by what he feels for Thony, it's not erased by it. And so if he and Nadia did kiss upon their reunion, it would absolutely make sense? A kiss can mean many different things; it can be romantic, sexual, obligatory, friendly, or familial, just to name a few possibilities-- and tbh it would be perfectly understandable for him to kiss her to show her his gratitude for helping to rescue him from prison, and to reassure her that he is okay after all he went through. It'd be rather a different kiss than the one he would have shared with Thony in that moment, but like I said, the show just isn't there yet with Armony. Which is why I think we should all prepare ourselves for quite a few Arman/Nadia scenes to come, and remind ourselves that each one is just another step on the way to the Armony endgame, because each one will be a reminder for Arman of who he really wants to be with.

And okay anyway I need to stop rambling and go to bed, but thanks for coming to my Ted Talk, and I am so sorry lol

[pegakitty]

content warning for talking about death, don't worry it's all fictional.

i...have not written anything DARK. I love dark and edgy shit, but I never really...make my own.

anyway the song "My time" by Bo En? thats nice. and I can picture like, my OC's...being driven to murder, and immediately being horrified after having done so.

except the ocs that are minors. no minors would be harmed, nor would they engage in harming others in that manner. Strictly adults. keep that in mind.

like, here's what I mean. You can bond with my OC's; there's a whole mechanic for that. you spend time with them (positively), they grow closer to you.

HOWEVER. on the opposite side of the coin, you can...basically tell them to go fuck themselves. at which point they'll despise you. As much as you can positivily bond with them, you can bond with them...negatively. which isn't bonding at all. you repel against each other, become enemies. At a low enough point, the sight of you will anger them and they'll try to get rid of you. Either by hurting you...or...

do you see where I'm going with this?

disclaimer; this is not to fetishize or romanticize these topics; it's to dive into the psyche of everybody effected.

should any material of this manner be created, please be relieved that it will be tagged appropriately, if posted online.

[legends-of-time]

The Strength of a High and Noble Hill (Outlander)

Chapter 19: Big Brother

Masterlist

Brian and Ellen return to the inn and Lizzie so that they can gather their belongings and join their parents on the journey to Fraser's Ridge. Young Ian is already outside, loading the wagon and Jamie soon joins him. It is then that Brian hears loud and happy chatter. He and Ellen share a confused look while Mama simply grins and strides outside, urging Brian, Ellen and Lizzie to follow with the last of their things.

They emerge from the inn to find a man and woman standing in front of Jamie and Ian. The man is tall with brown hair and blue eyes with a wooden left hand. Brian frowns as he wonders why this man is familiar. The woman next to him is shorter and has blonde hair poking out of her cap and blue eyes and is carrying a baby in a sling, Brian would estimate the child to be over a year and a half old.

The man's face goes politely blank in incomprehension as he stares at them.

"Ah, there's two people I want yer to meet, Fergus." Jamie beams, clasping Brian on the shoulder as he comes to stand next to him with Ellen following.

Fergus? The Fergus that Mama and Jamie found in France and basically adopted? Mama then Aunt Jenny and Uncle Ian had told him stories about Fergus, the man that is essentially his elder brother.

"Fergus?" Ellen speaks, and she glances at Mama questioningly. "As in the French kid Fergus?"

Mama grins. "Yes."

"I—" Brian begins to speak as the silence drags on as Fergus simply stares at them and the woman, who Brian can only assume is Fergus' wife, frowns as she gazes upon them.

"You're Brian." Fergus interrupts, letting out a disbelieving laugh.

"I am."

Fergus suddenly hugs him, and Brian lets out a surprised laugh. Brian glances at Fergus' wife and is glad to see that she is no longer frowning and is looking more friendly.

Fergus pulls back with a smile. "I don't believe it! I know milady said you were well but..." his eyes land on Ellen who smiles awkwardly, "and you?"

"Ellen. His sister." She's a little hesitant and reserved. Brian doesn't blame her for being uncertain around strangers, but is Fergus really a stranger? Brian can't remember but he and Fergus had known each other for nearly two years before Brian travelled through the stones.

"Weel, they certainly favour ye." Fergus' wife remarks and Fergus prods her in the back of the ribs, muttering "Marsali" reproachfully, but Jamie looks delighted.

Brian feels overwhelmed with having met his birth father, but he can only imagine what Jamie is going through. Thinking he'd never meet his children and then they appear fully grown and warning him of his death.

Ellen smiles, looking slightly more relaxed. "So, we've been told."

The party travelling to the Ridge must leave before noon to reach it in daylight, so the meeting is all bundled up with leave-taking and promises that they'll speak more when they meet next. Eventually, everything is packed and ready, and Jamie has put his hands on Fergus's shoulders to bid him farewell and Mama has hugged Marsali and Germain, whose name Brian had learnt. Ellen and Brian share awkward but hopeful goodbyes with the couple and Brian watches as the three stand together in the street to wave as the wagon trundles off.

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December 1744

♪ Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques, dormez-vous? Dormez-vous? ♪

♪ Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines! ♪

♪ Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong. ♪

Brian is being bounced on Fergus' knee, facing him, as he sings a familiar melody but with French words put to it. Brian smiles and laughs as he listens, his pudgy hands clapping together.

"Fergus, where did you learn that?"

Brian turns his head to the familiar voice and sees his mother watching them with a smile.

Fergus' head snaps up, looking a bit self-conscious at being caught singing and he shrugs one shoulder as he answers, "The ladies at Maison Elise taught it to me."

"It's lovely. And Brian seems to like it, too." Mama smiles at him encouragingly.

Fergus grins. "I will have him speaking en français in no time, milady!"

Brian decides they haven't paid enough attention to him, so he yanks on Fergus' hair to gain his attention causing the other two in the room to laugh but Brian doesn't care as Fergus relinquishes to his demands.

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A/N: One more reunion to go!

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