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#this is Dickie btw :3
xoxo-mylove · 2 years
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Doubts and Talks
(Bruce Wayne x Reader, Batmom!Reader x Dick Grayson)
*EDITED*
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Word count: 3,322
Synopsis: Dick Grayson loves it here at the manor. His new mom and dad always make him happy and his new mom always gives him snuggles, but what happens when he lets the words and opinions of others jeopardize his happiness.
Warnings: Angst, Lots of angst, self-doubt, self insecurities, fake friendships, MAJOR bruce and Dick fluff to make up for the angst lol
(*A/N:  Sorry for the late update its been sooooooo long, This story took me forever to complete because while I was first writing it i was in love with the plot and I had so many ideas but halfway through I was so discouraged in my writing and gave up. I came back to the story tweaking it and while editing it I came up with more ideas and knew even if I didn't like how I wrote the story I wanted to post more Batmom!reader again. So bare with me with the shitty writing lol I hope you guys like it <3  but I want to write more of Al Ghul!reader one-shots so leave ideas in the asks please :)))) btw more stuff will be added in the master lists!! Coming soon ya’ll promise <3) if some don’t know this story is inspired by a piece of fan art i posted! Unfortunately i dont know the artist but please, please, please if any of you do please msg me and let me know so i could leave credits ;))
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Dick Grayson was the happiest boy alive. He thinks it’s because of all the cookies he gets from Alfred.....Oh! Oh! AND AND all the snuggles he gets from his new mom and dad.
His new Mom and Dad. It was hard for him to call you and Bruce that but, you both made him feel better with your words and love you showed to him. He remembers when he called you mom for the first time, he remembers the look on your face and the bad feeling in his tummy when he felt happy about giving you that title.
But he also remembers running away and hiding from you. Becoming so consumed of guilt and crying for hours in his room. You ran after him after a while and told him all the things that made him feel better. 
“Calling me your mom dickie does not mean you're forgetting your mother. I know I didn’t personally know Mary honey, but I know that she was an extraordinary woman.” 
“You want to know why?” 
“why?” he remembers asking with pouting lips and teary eyes. “because she raised the most brave, smart, and most kindest boy I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. You don't understand how happy I am that you would ever call me mom, but I want you to know that there is nothing to feel guilty about or sad about, I know your mother would be happy that you’ve found people who care and love you as much as your father and she did. I love you baby.” 
He remembered feeling like a weight being lifted off his shoulders after your guy’s talk.
He didn't feel guilt consume his tummy when he called you mom anymore and that made him feel a lot better. He also remembers the first time he called Bruce dad, he never seen the man smile harder in his life! It was so COOL! Bruce even took him out for ice cream TWICE that week! You weren’t too happy about that though...... But disregarding that! Dick Grayson was a very very happy boy and it would take a lot to bring down his mood.
If only he knew what would happen when he went to school tomorrow.
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Dick was having such a good dream. Alfred was feeding him all his favorite foods and deserts and his Mom was telling him nothing! It was heaven. Just as he was about to eat into another chocolate cake he feels his body being stirred awake, and just like that, his own paradise was gone and he opened his eyes to see you. 
“Honey it’s time to wake up.” he heard you say. He groaned and turned over on his stomach hoping that if he ignores you you’ll let him stay home. 
Just as he was gonna throw his cover over his eyes he hears you yell “Oh no you don’t mister!” and tortures him with tickles.
 “No! ah ha No!” *giggle*
“MOM!! St-” *giggle* 
“OKAY OKAY!” you stop your onslaught attack on him and instead choose to sit on the ground by his bed and laugh at him watching him catch his breath. He lets out a deep sigh and turns on his side to see you looking at him with those eyes. He immediately wants to go back to sleep. “Time to get ready honey. School time!”
 “UGHHH I don't want toooo!” he looks up at you with a pouty lip and faking his obviously phony tears “Can I please stay home mommy?” You let out a sigh and crouch down by his bed. Oh YEAH! It worked. 
He definitely didn’t think it would. 
“No.” he doesn't even have the chance to let out a gasp before his cover is being thrown off and he's in your arms in the air. He screaming and laughing, mostly complaining all the way down the stairs to kitchen where Alfred and Bruce are eating breakfast watching in amusement at his torture. 
You sit him down on the chair and kiss his cheek, even though he tries to dodge it and ruffle his hair. He watches you walk over to Dad and kiss his cheek and sit down digging into your breakfast.
Looking back in forth between the two of you and his dad he knew he couldn't let the topic of him staying home today go. He has to try ask Dad. He slowly gets off his chair and walks over to his chair. He notices his your eyes following him as he goes. “Dad” he looks at Bruce with that adorable face that he knows he has. You told him so. 
Bruce peers down at him over the newspaper “What’s up chum?” he puts down his newspaper and Dick knows he’s got him. “I want to stay home today.” 
“Oh yeah? Why's that?”
 “Well... If I stay home today then Alfred won’t have to pick me up from school, Instead Al could finally watch all his soaps on time!” 
“Master Dick!” ignoring Alfred’s embarrassed outburst “And I can keep mom company here so she isn't all alone while you got to work at WE” Dick knows his reasons are 110% reasonable, he knows his dad will say yes. The smug expression is clear on his face and it almost hurts Bruce to watch it fall almost.
 “No.”
 Dick swears he can hear an explosion going off five miles from here because WHAT! 
The shock is clear on his face because he hears his mom giggling. He whips his head towards you and gapes “MOM! stop laughing!” he can see your body shaking with laughter as you try to hide it. 
His attention is taken off of you when Bruce smooths his hair down and tilts his head towards him. “You can’t stay home bud.”
The world just ended he swears by it. 
“But why though?” he knows he’s being whiny but come on!
Bruce laughs at his obvious whiny tone and looks at you with a smile before turning back to face him. With a sympathetic look on his face he bends down to whisper something to Dick like he’s telling him a secret. 
“You know I would let you stay home if it wasn't for your mother” a cough interrupts their conversation and they both turn to see you glaring at Bruce with a blank expression on your face.
  Ahhh dad’s in trouble. Dad clears his throat and tries to smile at you and you just rolls your eyes and look at him. “And anyway hun I’m not going to be staying home today.” 
“Well, where are you going?” He asks confused, his mom almost never busy to hang out with him for entire day unless.......Oh. Oh, no, no, no!
“I’m going to work honey.” 
Dick knows the sadness on his face is evident because Bruce lays his hand on his back softly. “Yeah I'm having a meeting with the owners of the Gotham Theatre! They want me to help draw up some plans for a complete renovation. Doesn’t that sound exciting?”
You get really excited when you get these architect jobs (took me a while to learn how to say that word) 
You spend weeks drawing plans on that cool blue paper and creating sick model buildings on the computer in your study. Though he thinks it’s cool Dick doesn't really like when you get jobs because your always to busy to hangout with him, and between Dad going out all night for hours doing vigilante work (that he still won’t let me go out with him even though I know I'm ready!)
When you have a job you’re focused on Dick knows he won't see you for hours that day. 
“Sweetheart” You said sympathetically. You definitely noticed his face. You set your fork down on your plate and reached for his arms pulling him to your chest.
 “I know when I get jobs I get distracted with my work and trying to make it perfect but I promise you I'll manage my time better, okay?” Dick smiled at you because he knows that you’ll go through with it. “And all of us are going to a Gala this evening so I'll pick you up from school. Okay?” Dick could feel Dad’s eye roll from here. He hates those things, Dick particularly doesn't mind them! Especially because you like to brag about him and cmon, who doesn't love that! 
“Now that's over, I think someone needs to brush their teeth” you with a smile.
 You’re right Dick thinks.
 “Yeah Dad I wasn’t going to say anything but...” The loud giggles you two shared at Bruce’s annoyed face had Dick smiling the whole breakfast.
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Driving to school with Alfred is always one of the best parts of Dick’s morning. He has this thing where he knows once he starts talking he can't really stop and he loves when Alfred gives him those small but big worded answers in his British accent.
It really just eggs him on.
 “I mean I definitely don’t mind being Sasha’s friend and everything, but one of my bestest friends; Micheal doesn't like Sasha and I don't want him to be mad when he sees me hanging out with her at lunch.” he explains to Alfred.
“Sounds like you have yourself stuck in a difficult position Master Dick”
 “I know, it’s so exhausting” It really is.
“Oh yes, very strenuous work you endure.” 
“Totally Al.” Dick definitely doesn't know what strenuous means, he’ll ask you about it later. 
Pulling up to school Dick sees his friends Micheal and Sean waiting for him by the entrance. “Goodbye Master Dick I wish you a good day.” Running out of the car and runing to his friends. Dick stops and quickly runs back to the car and peaks his head back in, “Bye Al! have a good day!” and closes it. 
Running up to his friends he can't help but notice them whispering to themselves while laughing. Though once Dick comes into view, they hurriedly stop whispering into each others ears. That uncomfortable feeling in his stomach starts brewing. “Hey! Guys what’s up?” he asks smiling.
 “Hey, Dick we were just talking about the Gala.... our parents have us going to tonight” his friend Sean says.
“Oh yeah, my mom was talking to me about it today.” 
“Oh your mom huh?” snickers broke out between the two of them.
Whats so funny? 
 “yeah my mom.” he says while staring Micheal. It seems like their staring contest with each other had gone on too long because Sean mentions class starting soon.
Walking into school with his friends was definitely awkward. They finally made it to Mrs. Ortiz’s classroom and sit down in their seats. Dick has never been more grateful for assigned seating more than today, he definitely didn't want to be by either of them at that moment.
Mrs. Ortiz’s insistent need to call role everyday is annoying but whatever, it’s her class. “Shayla Valdez?”
“Here!”
“Richard John Wayne?”
“Here!”
Once Dick brings down his hand he hear puffs of laughter and snickers breaking out behind him. Swiveling his head around to see Micheal and Sean whispering with another group of boys while looking at him.
 Dick feels his jaw clench and his skin grow hot. Turning his head back to the front he tries to get through the class while fuming in his seat. He definitely should of stayed home.
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While walking down the hall to his next period Dick overhears Michael and Sean talking behind the corner with some other kid from his class. Slowing down his speed Dick hides behind the corner and decides to listen to their conversation 
“He should feel grateful!” He hears Michael speak with a nasty tone.
 “What do you mean grateful Mike?” A voice he recognizes as Bryan speaks 
“Living with Bruce and Y/N Wayne! You idiots, gods I feel bad for them. Taking in that charity case.”
 Charity case? Dick felt his stomach drop.
No, no, no, you and Bruce didn’t adopt him because they felt bad. They didn't adopt him out of pity. Right?
 Dick didn’t have much time to think about it before his friends started speaking again. “My mom was telling me that the only reason they adopted Dick was for the publicity. Oh woah me! My parents died, I need a new home! Please take care of me! The press eats it up and obviously Mr and Mrs. Wayne just use him because-” Dick didn't stick around for the rest. Feeling a stinging in his eyes. 
Stop crying!
 Stop being a baby!
He kept telling himself. Trying to swallow the lump that had formed in his throat. Dick could hear their laughs echoing of the hallways as he made his way quickly into his next class the long way, anything to avoid passing by them.
He just wanted go home.
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Once school ended Dick was sitting down on the bench waiting for you and he can't help but let the words of his friends consume his mind while waiting for you to show up.
Am I a charity case? A publicity stunt? I mean it would make sense. A rich couple taking in a sad little orphan. Probably got them a lot of praise from the public. No, no, Dick, Y/N and Bruce are your Mom and Dad.
They love you and they don't feel that way.
They don't.
 Unfortunately the feeling in his stomach didn't go away. The hurtful words from his friends earlier definitely affected his mood. So much so that when he saw your car come to view he couldn't help but feel sad all over again. It can't be all fake. Can it? 
Getting into the car you definitely noticed something was wrong. “Hi baby! How was school?” you happily asked, turning your body around to see him. 
Dick tried to smile he really did. “It was good mom”
 He saw the concern in your eyes start to build quickly at his unusual answer. The question you always asked when you pick him up always sent Dick into a long rant about everything he did at school, all the things he learned, and who he talked too. Yeah, Dick didn't know how he was going to get away with this.
 It was your favorite part of your day-listening to him talk about his. Then later at dinner when Dick told Bruce all about his day. So when he didn't go on his normal but adorable recount of his day, you could say you were instantly worried.
“You alright honey?” you ask hoping for a truthful answer this time.
 “Im fine..Y/N” You know the shock was clear on your face and instant glaze clouding your eyes was obvious. Taking in a deep breath you silently nodded and drove the both of you home.
Dick knew he messed up when he called you Y/N instead of mom, its just if it was all fake you obviously wouldn't mind. He kept telling himself but a small part of him in that moment wanted to hurt you. 
But the look on your face when he called you Y/N instead of mom would be something that would stay with him forever.
The way your face completely turned expressionless and you just nodded at him. Not yelled, or cried. You just nodded. Like it hurt too much to say anything. Dick just sat silently the entire ride home, fighting back tears and feeling the guilt almost swallow him whole.
 Once you stopped the car and he saw you let out a sigh. And look up at him in your rearview, he bolted. Running out the car and towards the manor he headed straight to his room, ignoring your calls for him to come back.
He ran past Bruce, barley hearing him ask what was wrong.
Running up the stairs and slamming the door Dick flopped on his bed and cried. Cried because he was hurting and crying because he knew he hurt his mom. 
Dick doesn't know how long he was crying for, hours? or merely minutes. But it felt like he was there in his room sobbing for a long time. 
A knock at his door stops the thoughts running wild and knew for a fact it wasn’t you. That thought alone hurt him.
 You always knock twice and then Dick always answers. No, it wasn't you behind that door. Further proving he hurt your feelings so bad that you didn't even want to see him. 
He’s the worst kid ever. 
“Dick? Can I come in?” 
Bruce? 
Oh no, Bruce was probably angry at him. Bruce is always angry at anybody who upsets you, he's seen it with crazy reporters to mean rich women at galas. The way he uses his batman stance and scary stare, Dick doesn't want him look at him like that. he doesn't think he can handle it. But he cant just leave him outside his door. He doesn't want another one of his parents to be sad because of him. 
“Yeah...you could come in” he says in a small voice.
The door opens and he sees Bruce’s head pop in catching his eyes. Dick feels like his heart is going to beat out of his chest because of how nervous he is.
Approaching his bed Dick could see Bruce is nervous. Not as nervous as him but nervous.
It seems like Bruce could sense his unease because he gives Dick a gentle smile and and brings him into a hug.
Dick could feel the tension leave his shoulders and the nerves leave his body as he slumps into Bruce’s arms. He feels an instant set of tears building up and lets them trail silently down his cheeks.
 It’s like Bruce already knew what crisis was going through his mind moments before “The reason your mom isn’t in here isn't because she's mad, okay? We want you to know that.” 
Dick just nods into Bruces arms, hoping that's enough of an answer for him.
“We just want to know whats wrong? Can you tell me?” Bruce asks concerned.
 Dick feels like those are such loaded questions. Can you tell me? Whats wrong? What does Dick even say? He’s sad because he heard his friends talk about how you and Bruce just use him as a publicity stunt and you don't really love him and he can't help but believe it? Yeah, that makes total sense. Bruce would probably just think he’s a crybaby. Or even worse, it be true and he can’t even give Dick any reassurance. 
Yeah, so much worse.
 His silence to Bruces question must have gone on too long because he feels himself being taken out of the embrace and sees Bruce kneeling on the ground in-front of him. Looking up at him with no more nervousness as before but a determined a gentle face. A face that Dick knows means Bruce is going to stay here until Dick tells him whats wrong. “Whats wrong Dick? I know your mother is usually the one that consoles but if anything, you could always talk to me.” 
Maybe it’s the fact that Dick has stopped his crying, but he decides to tell Bruce what happened.
Clearing his throat trying to speak without the obvious sadness peeking through,”Today at school I heard some of my......friends talking” he says peering up at Bruce’s face.
He nods at Dick asking him to continue.”They.....they were saying that the reason you and Y/N adopted me was because—” 
“because what chum?”
“because of publicity.”
They could hear a pin drop because of the sudden silence that spread between them. Bruce look like a fish out of water, opening and closing his mouth trying to think of something to say. It made Dick nervous because what if it was actually true and Dick caught him in the act?
No, he couldn't handle that being the truth. He needs Bruce to tell him that's not it.
Bruce has finally regained his ability to speak back because he softly but firmly grabs Dick’s face in his hands and looks him in the eye.
“I have never. Ever had the intention of adopting you because of the good publicity it may have received Dick. Your mother and I never adopted you or chose to take you in out of pity, good publicity, or charity. We adopted you because I knew what it was like.”
Dick is crying now and can feel them trailing down his cheeks. The relief he feels is all consuming. He almost hits himself out of anger for even thinking it was true. Thinking that you and Bruce could EVER do that to him or be that kind of people.
“You knew what is was like?”
Bruce smiles at him wiping the tears of his face, “The pain of loosing your parents is something we have in common kid. I adopted you because I knew what you needed. I knew the path you would have taken if Y/N or me weren't there. You would’ve ended up like me. I need you to understand that it wasn't out of pity or charity. Y/N and I love you. We love you so much. Your mother will tell you the same thing when you tell her what’s wrong. Okay?”
Dicks almost inconsolable at this point nods his head and smiles, before he feels guilt. Guilt for assuming and possibly insulting Bruce and you. And before he can even open his mouth to give an apology, Bruce just shakes his head and whispers it’s all right. Rubbing his back he whispers you have nothing to apologize for to me. Okay?
They spend the rest of the afternoon there, just sitting in each others presence. All the talking and explanations have been done and finished with and now they were just sitting together feeling each others comfort.
Dick knows he’ll have to speak to you soon and apologize for running out the car leaving you sad. But for right now he feels content with Bruce’s words and knows that he has nothing to be scared of. Because you and Bruce are his Mom and Dad. 
Nothing will ever change that. Especially not some immature, jealous, fake friendly rich boys. Dick really needs to find some new friends once he gets back to school. 
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Hopefully Sasha!?
AHHHHHHH I hope you all enjoyed!!! i’m so glad i finally got this story out, it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders <3 love you all lots!! Feedback is appreciated!
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Superman Tackles War Profiteering? Not Clickbait? Gone Right? (1938)
Action Comics #2 by Jerome Siegel and Joe Schuster
TL; DR: Superman terrifies a war profiteer into pacifism
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We begin where the last one leaves off- with a corrupt lobbyist under the most well-sculpted armpit in DC canon, a continuity error, a frightening reminder of the absolute power of gravity - and the fact that it has no effect on Superman's immense thighs.
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A governor is being bribed to support a war in [Unspecified European Country] and Superman's clever and suave interrogation tactics are put to the test when he threatens a man with violence. Big Blue discovers that the Man behind The Slaughter is a munitions manufacturer who wants the US to join the war to make a profit. The poor victim of this issue, by the name of Emil tries the fresh and sexy tactic of shooting superman in the face, only to get the usual and typical result. Ricochet and assault with a handsome man!
He's told firmly to get on a boat to [Unspecified European Country].
Clark and Lois are sent to report on the war, too. btw. Mysterious hot woman is involved, doing mysterious hot woman things (espionage).
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Superman is assaulted by a buncha goons in round 2, who take a novel approach of just...pushing him into the water. This is seemingly effective as the goons laugh and clap each otha on da back for a job well-done- not noticing a piercing glare from the water.
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Emil's intelligence is put to the test- should he pay a bunch of murderers for the job he hired them to do? DC 15. Nat 1. They attempt to open up a few new pockets to check his blood for cash, only for Round Three to occur with their asses in the water.
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Emil Scringe, tormented by the Ghost of War Future, decides to enlist in the army to escape the demon... only to turn to 90 degrees to his left and understand that there is no escape from the Technicolor Samson.
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Superman's power of raw, unadulterated harassment carries onto the battlefield, where he continually attempts to teach poor Emil the true meaning of Christmas.
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Oh yeah, and Lois gets framed for espionage and sentenced to death by state-sponsored, rapid, non-consensual colanderization. God forbid women do anything.
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Superman discovers this and rescues her from the beige brigade.
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He locates a torturer on his way out, gives him the old dicky twister and kindly sends him to hell.
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Superman fistfights an airplane for the first time of many- and continually interferes with international politics, in a fun way that is easily digestible for children (I am twenty three years old)
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Emil finally surrenders, shitting his pants in fear of the be-nippled Crusader. He swears never to make weapons again, and instead manufacture the number one cause of burns in children.
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Superman realizes that his harassment technique worked flawlessly kidnaps the leaders of both armies to fistfight each other if they want war so badly.
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They realize the true meaning of Christmas- Exploitation by the ruling class and decide to shake hands and make out a little bit, sloppy style.
You'll notice a pattern of using comics to criticize current societal issues. This will continue.
Next Time On The Third, Secret Thing- Superman Enforces The Will of OSHA aka Action Comics #3 (1938)
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specialinsects · 27 days
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batgirl #29 & #30: more yuri & dickie guest appearance!!
aww I had seen this panel with the last bit cut out and I think it adds to it that Steph interpreted it as "you won't last in training" and Cass meant "you won't last as my friend"😭
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this issue was pretty uneventful but its nice seeing Cass opening up to people her age even if idc much for steph. and LOL them bonding over terrible dads is pretty relatable. I do wonder if Cain actually shot her as a punishment or if she's just talking about training since in the flashbacks we've gotten he was quite sweet to her despite everything
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omg not her literally proving Cass right and leaving her for a MAN😭... she looks so cute in the batman croptop btw and steph also uncharacteristically ate for once
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yayy finally Nightwing & Cass!! finally a male character I can get behind, I've been wanting them to interact more
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I suppose this one was also pretty uneventful since they kinda just played danganronpa and tried to solve the case but it's cute seeing Cass get increasingly frustrated at them even implying Bruce could be guilty and Dick being a comforting older brother figure, he's really patient with her<3
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still, not much goes on but I just love seeing her drawn as a blob with hands and bat ears and how affected she is by it all considering this would be the second time a paternal figure is letting her down
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she also just does a great job contributing to the investigation YES ULTIMATE DETECTIVE!!! who said girls who csnt even read can't help solve crime
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disniq · 1 year
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Season 1, episode 3, "Origins"
Prepare to get flashbacked, folks.
So, previously; Dawn was thrown off a roof, Rachel was kidnapped by The Family. And now, conveniently, Kori is parked below just the building right in time to see Rachel bundled into a sensible family car.
We get an entirely unnecessary flashback of Kori finding a photo in Rachel's house and killing a cop, which does nothing to show how she got from there to here but just go with it.
She follows The Family, who are on route to their boss. They stop at a gas station, and Kori takes the opportunity to burn Dad alive. (She also blows up the bathroom Rachel is in, but it’s fine, shh, “I think you’re safer with me.”)
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This is what every family trips feels like when you're a queer neurodivergent
Dawn is in a medical coma at the hospital, and this somehow leads into another flashback of a young Dick with his social worker.
Bruce Wayne wants to foster him! Isn’t that great news, sure that won’t end badly for anyone.
Young Dick is taken to the huge castle-esque manor (which i love, btw) and shown to a bedroom so bougie it has it’s own chandelier and a walk-in closet already filled with teenage-boy sized clothes.
Bruce, dude. You’re coming on a little strong here.
Alfred is the only one a little dubious about this development;
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(This is why the killed Alf off-screen.)
Unsurprisingly, Dick takes this as his cue to run away.
Back in the present, Dick gets a lead from a police colleague despite the fact that he just walked out a week ago and never went back to work lol. She helpfully tells him Rachel has been spotted on cameras with a a six foot black woman with magenta hair, who leaves charred bodies in her wake.
Meanwhile, Rachel and Kori head to the place in the photo, Saint Paul’s convent and bond over having uncontrollable powers and a total lack of understanding about themselves!
They stop at a diner, and Kori fucks some guys up for harassing the waitress to a disco soundtrack which is, undeniably, pretty dang cool.
More flashbacks - I’m so sorry, the pacing of this episode is a mess - and Dick social worker is very insistent that Dick give Bruce another chance. If only you knew, lady.
I do like the stylistic choices here, though. Having Bruce being almost entirely absent from these scenes makes his presence feel like the looming, intimidating thing it probably was, especially in the shots of the big, broody, empty Manor that young Dick is left to wander alone.
During one of those wanderings, he finds the garage full of classic cars and, rapscallion that he is, takes one for a joyride.
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Remember when you antagonised the police, Dickie. Fun times.
Kori and Rachel reach the convent, which it turns out they have both been to before. Rachel was sheltered here as an infant with her fake mom, and Kori came by a year ago in her search for Rachel. It’s all very Nuns of the Chattering Order, and yes that does make Rachel the lost antichrist.
There’s an arcade down the street that Kori has a mysterious locker key for, so she takes Rachel there and exchanges the key for… a second key!
Rachel gets to eat, play some pinball, and meet a fellow protagonist!
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Dick - who used his super secret Bat-tech to track Kori’s numberplate - also turns up at the arcade. For plot convenience, he gives Kori the benefit of the doubt despite her record thus far and both of these untra-violent people actually talk out a problem from once! Yay!
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You, ah. You forgot the *checks notes* six counts of murder so far.
Turns out the cops think Rachel killed her fake-mom, so Dick, who a day ago was looking to wash his hands of this kid, suddenly feels responsible for her. Kori, who gently kidnapped Rachel for entirely self-serving purposes, has also apparently decided over the course of the last half an hour that she too can't let Rachel out of her sight, so they all go back to the convent together.
This is, unfortunately, what counts as relationship development in this show.
We get one final Baby Dick flashback, wherein Dick admits to his social worker that he’s not running away and stealing cars for fun, he’s running away and stealing cars so he can hunt down his parents’ murderer and kill them.
Bruce overhears this conversation, and leaves Dick a letter offering him a job better way.
Elsewhere, The Family (minus Dad) report to Dr Adamson, a creepy guy with an egg fetish who really wants Rachel to open the door. He magnanimously decides to give them one more shot.
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Bet you thought I was kidding about the evils of heteronormativity, huh
ANYWAY, back to the convent and the A plot!
We get this conversation between Dick and Rachel, which I think informs a lot about Dick’s relationship with Bruce, and also his attitude towards Jason later.
Dick: Listen I need you to-- Rachel: What?! Trust you? “Other people can help”, is that it? No they can’t. They’ll just make promises, but in the end they’ll fail. They’ll all leave, just like you. Dick: Yeah, you’re right. Rachel: What? Dick: You’re on your own. No one can help you, not really. I was just like you once. Thought if I leaned on someone, if I trusted them, all the pain would go away. I was wrong. Anybody that tells you any differently is lying. The loss is here for good now, there is no getting over it. But you can control it, you can channel it. No one else can do that for you. Just you.
Kori takes the opportunity to steal Dick’s car, to head to the storage locker her second key opens, and Dick chases after her. Depite both of their promises not to abandon Rachel again, there they both go!
And, surprise surprise, the nuns immediatly drug the kid!
Turns out, the nuns want to lock Rachel in the basement to keep her away from her father and prevent her from being used to unleash evil upon the earth.
It… doesn’t go well for them.
Kori finds her Connecting the Dots meme storage locker, full of alien writing and pictures of Ravens. Dick shows up, and together they piece together enough of the murderboard evidence to decide Rachel is the Devourer of Worlds, part of a prophecy. WooOOoooOOOo *spooky hands*
They’re interrupted by a sudden earth-shaking explosion, because guess what?
Rachel BLEW UP THE FUCKING CONVENT
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It seems like you like my questions! So I would like to ask what would you do if you are maria during the 1910s before ww1, what would you do for a week if you are them(Same question with anastasia!)
2. You seem to like the hessian sisters, so which one do you like the most
3.Do you like the Greek princesses , if you do which one is your fav?
hiiiii!!! I love that you love me loving your questions!! Ok this might take a while so brace yourselves lol!
Question 1 If I was Maria Nikolaevna in the 1910s what would I do: first I would definitely go give my father a hug because he is probably stressed and deserves it. Then i would go do some art with my left hand (Im actually left handed too!!!). Then i would right a letter checking on Dickie because I think that he has fallen for me and I want to politely decline him because Father dear would not like me to marry him. Then i would go stand up for myself and not allow my siblings to call me Fat Little Bow Wow. Then i would go use my kindness traits accordingly and be nice to the servants because they definitely deserve it.
Question 2 If I was Anastasia Nikolaevna in the 1910s what would I do: first I would go set up some pranks with Alexei because why not. Then i would throw a snow covered rock at Tatiana’s head because after all I am Shvybzik. Then i would go ride Alexei’s elephant (yes he actually had a pet elephant!) even though I have literally never done that before. Then i would go take some selfies in my mirror because this world moves to slow for me *flicks hair*. Then I will photobomb official portraits that Mama and Father are taking because I think that they would love to see their favorite daughter in their portraits.
Question 3 which Hessian sister do i like the best: this question is really hard because i love all of them so much! By process of elimination i would say that Victoria is not one of my favorites because she doesn’t really stick out that much but she is still really awesome! (And her baby photos are so cute!!!). I would have to say Ella is next on the list but Irene beat her by like 1%. Ella is beautiful and kind but i just like the other ones a little more. But if i discover new baby photos of any of these sisters, i will always love them and i do always love all of these sisters! Irene is probably the most underrated sister! People barely know her! She is so cute and i think when she gets older her smiles are nice! And tying in first place are………Alix and Marie (May). I know May died when she was little of diphtheria but i had to include her in here because she was so sweet and lovable and it is a tragedy that she died. And Alix is probably my fav overall because she has such a good personality to empathize with. She was so little when she lost her happy carefree childhood and she experienced a lot more pain as she grew up. But yeah, the margin between them all is very slim because I love them!
Question 4 Which Greek Princess is my favorite: okay i love the greek royal family! I dont really have them memorized after King Constantine I’s children (i have them memorized but once it gets into the modern greek royal family i kind of back up a bit). My favorite greek princess has to be hands down Princess Alexandra of Greece and Denmark (when she gets married she will become Grand Duchess Alexandra Georgievna) i love her because 1. She is the daughter of one of my fav Russian Grand Duchesses (besides OTMA) Olga Konstantinovna and looks just like her which i find awesome. She also had an awesome bubbly personality and was a risk taker! She also had the essence of beauty flowing around her (just like how people describe Tatiana Nikolaevna) . Sadly she died giving birth to her son Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich. If we are counting Olga Konstantinovna as a greek princess than she would also be my fav!
Thank you for asking me all these awesome questions!!! (Btw sorry this took kinda long to answer)
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Is Daniel let Niki grab and playing with his stuff ???
Niki i thought you must be strong enough to "fight" over Daniel, you came 3 times just bcs of his lick and fingering not his dicky 😭😭
he did 😁 WKRBWKKWKWKWW SORRY 😭 niki isn't a sub btw tp kalo sm DANIEL DIA 🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️
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What We Do in the Shadows: A Rewatch Part 2
Now for the lgbtqi fans: I wanted to go down the Nandor Guillermo route. One fan asked if straights really didnt read Guillermo as gay originally. I can only speak for my boring straight ass but no I didnt. I just take TV as it comes to me, so I dont read into any of it. But unlike what I hear are some shitty reddit fans, I would strongly disagree that the vampires are straight. They have all basically openly admitted to fucking any and every gender and have bi yearly orgies (which Nadja says is ‘ok’ only lol). In fact you could even argue the only really monogamous leaning one is Nadja, as she tries to resist Jesk and never does more than kiss him. But she doesnt seem to care what Laszlo gets up to (literally any and everything) tho she did seem shocked he was dumb enough to fuck ‘anything with long brown hair’ incl Nandor (2X9). I don’t think u can really roll with this show if you aren’t open to all of that.
As for Guillermo he was the general sexless blob in season 1. Season 2 they seemed to be steering him towards women, having him reference if hed stayed at Panera he might have a gf by now. In The Curse (2X4) hes like the action hero saving Shanice. Which can we stop and discuss how ungodly awful she is as a character? I’ve enjoyed every character on this show except her. She doesnt have a real stutter, shes just really bad at speaking. And shes fucking annoying. God I hate her. He should have let her die. But hes too sweet. Thankfully thats the last we’ve seen of her since.
I remember reading an interview towards the end of Season 2 when the interviewer asked Harvey if Guillermo may get his panera bread girlfriend, or what did he want to see. He said nah, and then stated he was gay. I was a little surprised because I just never thought about it. But after that the writers seemed to go full Nandermo which hey why not?
I think Guillermo as a whole character read as just nothing especially to me was the orgy ep hes just dying of embarrassment (grew up VERY catholic) and then stated he wouldnt be partaking cuz he doesnt do anything with anyone. But then when he ran away to the fake vampire (Collaboration 2X8) he seemed...down with the orgy idea but left his dicky on at the least. BTW contrasting Shanice, the best random character is Sam the Cat and I’d like to see more of him. Of course Nandor has eaten cats so hes prbly wise to stay away. As for them as anything well, unlike the nandermo fans Im not holding much hope as an actual plot point. I’m convinced Nandor literally sees him as basically one step below Ja-han (his beloved horse). In the first ep of Season 3 Nandor is the only one to really take pity on Guillermo. He had in the past (checking in on him and trying to win him back in 2X8). He warms some raw chicken for him, keeps them all from immediately killing him for a month lol. When they decide not to kill him and four way hypnotize him, Guillermo thanks them and says he sees them as family. Nandor cuts him off and is like ‘yeah no one cares about ur life story.’ When he says his ‘promotion’ isnt much of dick, Nadja states its better than being dead and ‘bloody better’ than being a familiar. So basically to them familiars are all but dead...they think very little of them. This has been stated several times before, which also shows why before Benji we had not met a familiar turned vampire (but Nandor ONLY did it for Guillermo, which was sweet).
When Guillermo does run away again (2X10) Nadja muses this is why you don’t get close to humans, they either leave or die and muses the cameraman looks like he’ll die soon (I think he said he was 27 lol). Living for 700 years really skews your viewpoint. Nadja is prbly about 500 years old (Nandor is 700 and destroyed her village ‘200 years before she was born’) and assuming they had a familiar for at least 50 years thats 10. But they went thru 10 like in 2019 lololol so shes prbly even more jaded than the avg vampire.
Ja-han (John but basically ‘my universe’ according to people who speak Persian) was Nandor’s horse he loved so much it kept his spirit from moving on. I get it...I tried picturing being in a survival setting and having to kill one of my cats for food. I’d rather die. So hes braver than I am. (Yes Im sure my cats would eat me if it came down to it but their welcome to it).
So we basically open Season 3 on 11 years of Guillermo being there, and Nandor mostly missing him for his slave duties at first, then kinda actually caring about him. I just really vibe it as like your pet, you’re special little guy who is not on your level. I do think when S3 opens and Guillermo references codependency, I do think thats for ALL of them. Some of those assassins were nowhere near Nandor (clean more quietly Im trying to sleep!) but he still saved Laszlo and Nadja.
Its in ep 2 with the cloak Im convinced Guillermo actually realized he cares about Nandor in a more than boss/friend way. He seems shocked when Meg suggests that. What he made of those thoughts afterwards we don’t really know. But when Gail enters the picture again I think he realizes he might need to do with it sooner than later, especially when the ring is brought out. By the Casino ep Guillermo is about to state hes gay before he gets cut off.
I dont think Nandor even realized he fully was in crisis until they ascended the council. Nadja asks wtf is wrong with him, given his love of ceremony (all mail opened in the fancy room) and now hes just mush. He, like Guillermo, seemed confused. Also like Guillermo, he seemed to not look in the house, but outward.
I dont put much stock in that dick fondling scene (omfg that was a ride...and I think mostly fully had us distracted from the actual main plot point). Guillermo finds semen everywhere (2X9 Witches) and MAKES A BUSINESS OFF OF IT. He was also tasked with the orgy prep and I cant imagine Nandor put all those dildos on his own (boy theres a scene we could have used seeing lololol). Someone on here noted he had the dupe body and broke the door down as Nandor was plowing Gail. So I think dick size isnt news to Guillermo...never mind the pantsless dancing in the Gail ep. Someone also said they thought the esteemed vampires heard Guillermo and Nandor arguing (heightened senses) so the fondling scene was just to fuck with him. I like that theory...it vibes with canon. Also very David Cross thing to do.
If all the footage from the preview ad is new, I think the sexy fight scene between Guillermo and Nandor is about him proposing to Gail yet again. Because theres a shot of that and according to Nadja he does that shit all the time. Maybe Gail accepts. Guillermo would not be thrilled (guardian of his heart after all). Also frankly traveling alone is enough of a reason...this man literally didnt know how to pay at a grocery store cash wrap (first ep). How he’d make it is beyond me. I dont think he could see Delaware on his own and be okay lololol.
If there is to be any Nandermo I think it would be next season. Guillermo is his bodyguard but the vampires all constantly forget it and only rarely treat him as above a familiar (basically a slave that shouldnt be seen or heard). Guillermo would have to do something to really put him on equal footing before I think Nandor would even acknowledge that possibility. The fight could do it...someone here noted they would be pretty equally matched (Nandor has super vampire strength and Guillermo is crazy vampire killing talented). Probably one of the only times Nandor looked genuinely proud of him is when he was full vampire rampage in the finale of season 2 (look out behind you!) It was short lived tho (who cares you didnt pick up the fucking laundry lololol).
Whelp 4 more days. I’ll prbly do one more rewatch. God I love this show. Next year wont be soon enough!
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lettheladylead · 3 years
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When’s the next “Dickie in Duckburg” update? And btw I love your DuckTales stuff!!
im skipping today because of all the finale hype! next one will be up tomorrow at 3 PM EST
thank you :D
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roleplayfinder · 3 years
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Hello! 22 year old female here.
Okay this might be really a long shot...
But! Here i am trying to find people with very good taste.
I just finished watching The Night Manager with Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie.
Their characters (Jonathan Pine and Richard Onslow aka dickie) have a lot of good chemistry and roleplay potential.
So if you are a fan of these two and you could picture a plot with them based around the show then please like this post and i will reach out to you!
(Go watch it BTW its only one season and its really well done) Tom's acting is outstanding ! (I could also see this as a Loki AU !)
Please be 18+ though and a fan of longer replies (3 to 5 paras)
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guess what it’s Doctor Mid-Nite loving hour again!
‘but wait! Dickie didn’t u make a Mid-Nite appreciation post recently??’
ur goddamn right i did and ur damn skippy im making another bcus Pieter Cross is literally a saint and i LOVE him. yall!! gonna!! see!! him!!!
for real tho, pls at least humor me and take a look at some things he’s done bcus he’s not just a great superhero - he’s a genuinely good man that works so hard to help everyone around him. like highkey id cuff him if i was given even a split second of a chance and i dont even do relationships. he’s just that genuinely kind-hearted. (Dinah u missed out, girl)
here’s some shit he’s done just as regular Pieter Cross:
1. He treats sex-workers with genuine respect 
and goes out of his way to make sure they’re staying healthy and gives them free condoms to make sure they’re protected. he even comments that he wants to help them stay in business by making sure they’re safe bcus he understands that they’re just making a living and there’s nothing wrong with that. he doesn’t grandstand or judge them or try to change what they do. he accepts them for who they are and treats them kindly. like i dare you to list other heroes who go out of their way to do this on the regular. he does this shit daily.
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2. He takes part in a safe needle exchange. 
He understands that not all addicts are going to quit and those that try likely can’t quit cold turkey and that trying to do so can be super dangerous. he doesn’t posture or insist they stop using right then and there or any of that shit. He provides clean, free needles so that those using are using safely bcus above EVERYTHING he genuinely fucking cares for each and every human. he doesn’t judge. he understands. like Mr Terrific said, his greatest attribute is his compassion. he wants to help those addicted to drugs while also making sure they’re being safe in the process. he wants to help them get better and be healthy in whatever way he can.
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(there was another panel where it’s mentioned he provides clean needles but i forgot to save it and idr which issue it was in)
3. He operates a free clinic. 
Mind you: he’s a world-class doctor who graduated from Harvard Med at 19. He chooses to operate a free clinic and even has a website to offer free advice. He never got into the profession for money (it’s actually mentioned he’ll throw his money around willy-nilly to help others). And it’s said time and time again that he’s a bleeding heart who thinks he can change the world himself. He’s called the ‘Midnight Doctor’ bcus he makes nightly rounds through the impoverished neighborhoods offering free care and supplies to those in need. He helps ppl without hesitation or a second-thought. It’s actually garnered him quite a bit of local loyalty bcus he’s just...so fuckin kind. ppl turn around and try to help him when he needs it.
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4. He doesn’t judge. 
As mentioned in early points he legit does not judge anyone. like...ever. Not unless they’re foul, cruel human beings who hurt others. In that case, he’ll prob try to fight them for being terrible. other than that? he never judges a person for the way they live or what they’ve done. drugs, sex work, poor self-care, impoverished, etc. none of that matters. he looks into the hearts of people. also he always asks if he can help someone. 
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These next ones are just fun bcus i straight laughed at these panels. 
 5. A little oblivious. 
He’s a genuis and a goddamn angel but by god if he isn’t a lil obtuse some times. he shows up in a lady's apartment in the middle of the night looking like a whole-ass villain about to monologue and has the gall to act shocked that she screams and runs right into his bigass friend that looks like a bodyguard/goon. imo it’s bcus he legit forgot that there are really shitty ppl in the world and popping up in random houses looks sketchy af.
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honestly Pieter wtf did u expect to happen. ur lucky she even trusted ur ass after that. must be all the Saintly Vibes he gives off (btw for those curious she has a rare medical condition and uses an illegal and dangerous drug to cope. he saw her at a drug deal so he popped up at her house to offer his help)
6. Kinda goofy
and Not Awesome at the whole ‘secret identity’ thing tbh. at least not at the beginning. these are just mild and tiny things i zeroed in on like a fuckin hawk. He has medical stationery with his superhero name on it. what a goddamn NERD. i LOVE it. also when he became Doctor Mid-Nite he immediately told like...4-5 ppl?? he’s SUPER trusting like that. tbh his Norwegian accent prob doesn’t help since he was living in Oregon at the time. also that free medical advice site he runs?? that’s run as Doctor Mid-Nite lmaoo Imagine going onto the internet and getting medical advice from a goddamn superhero. That’d be so sick.
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(It reads: 
From the Desk of Doctor Mid-Nite
Take three creeps & lock them up forever! 
Doctor Mid-Nite)
what a cornball, im in L O V E.
These boys stole the groceries from a little girl and he swooped in like a fuckin Nightmare to scare the shit out of them and chide them for stealing. Then what does he do???? he walks the little girl home with her bag of groceries and insists they eat healthily and stay well while still in full superhero gear. that lil girl calls him her friend without a second of hesitation. im weak help. 
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Panels from: Doctor Mid-Nite Issues #1 & 3 (mostly 1).
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humanis · 5 years
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Lil Dicky - Earth (Official Music Video) 
What I like to see next is the calculated CO2-output of our earths’ artists (musicians/singers, actors, etc.) & their improvements over 12 months!! 
E.g: I am becoming vegetarian. I started with the new year of 2019. I am 77% vegetarian now. I am still in the pescetarian-stage; still consuming fish, cottage-cheese & some milk & 3 eggs per week.  So far, I reduced my CO2-output by 345 kg (more than 1/3 of a tonne); as well as 12 chicken, some cow & some piggy had not to be raised for me & consequently had not to die for me either. 
If you are becoming a vegetarian & 10′000′000 more people around the globe, then you could save already more than 3′450′000 tonnes of CO2 per year!!! 
Considering that there are now nearly 8 Billion people feeding of Earth, that should be an easily achievable objective! 
You will be become healthier in the process, feel healthier & be more energetic.  Btw: Some ‘Meaters’ proclaim that vegetarians have to fart more than meat-eaters. That is plain false & factually the opposite is true! I am speaking from my own real-life experience!  If one consumes a lot more fibre after commencing to become vegetarian, then your body may need a few weeks to adopt to the new & healthier life-style.  It is important to consume sufficient amount of plant-protein, according to your body-height. E.g: If you are 175 cm tall, then your healthy weight-range is between  55 - 74 kg (according to BMI). Calculate your healthy-weight x 0.8. That is your daily protein-requirement.  Over-consumption of protein will usually result in bloating/farting; and is also detrimental to your health (appropriate/balanced protein-consumption is important).  There is protein in many vegetables (eg. all sorts of beans & lentils), just ask your Google-phone. Example: ‘Hey Google: How much protein is in soybeans?’.  (Of course; there is also protein in any grain/bread, etc.) You will be surprised that it is quite easy to cover your daily protein-requirement with various plant-protein.  I recommend for the first year to have also one fish-meal & 3 eggs per week - as well as eg. cottage-cheese; which makes the whole transition much easier. 
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wendynerdwrites · 6 years
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Random Rant about Princess Diana, Prince Charles, and Camilla
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Okay, so despite being a gauche, socially progressive American who really doesn’t get why monarchies exist anymore, I am kind of a low-key royal watcher/follower. I was a HUGE fan of/admirer of Princess Diana when I was a little girl and am still a fan of hers in many ways.
But I’m also a fan of Charles and Camilla.
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“But how???? Charles and Camilla ruined Diana’s life! They are eeeevil!!!!”
First of all, NO.
Diana Spencer had intense issues way before she hooked up with Charles, for one thing. Her parents had a bitter divorce and custody battle that basically ravaged her childhood. Seriously, at one point her dad was practically holding her hostage away from her mother during Christmas. You think the Wales divorce was messy?... It was. But it was basically just a sequel to Spencer family drama.
By Diana’s own words, she struggled with bulimia from her adolescent years and had severe abandonment issues.
Ever wonder why William’s pet cause is mental health? DIANA IS WHY.
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She also grew up among a very specific “set” that included the royal family. She and her sister were playmates to Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. She grew up with the same weirdo aristocratic approach to marriage as them as well which was: pop out an heir and spare, then do whatever.
While she was young and naive and apparently did have a HUGE crush on Charles that resulted in her buying into the fairy tale narrative, she wasn’t the total shrinking violet/know-nothing people sometimes make her out to be. Diana thought she’d be the exception. She was wrong. But she DID enter that marriage with a shit-ton of pre-installed baggage that CHARLES HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH.
Second of all, ALSO NO.
God... This engagement and marriage was made of such crazy fuckery. But Diana was all in, hook, line, and sinker.
Charles, less so. And the situation was just... so fucked, you guys. And, no, sorry, it wasn’t all Charles’s fault. Or Diana’s fault. Or Prince Philip’s fault. But it went like this:
Basically, Chuck was pushing 30, was heir, and had yet to further the royal line, so to speak. It had been nearly a decade since he was formally invested as Prince of Wales. And the issue of him getting hitched had always been... there, but it really got serious as he neared the big 3-0. Especially since his younger sister, Anne, was already married and had a kid. But over the years, he’d had Richard Nixon try to set him up with his daughter and had been geared towards various COUSINS by no less than his “Uncle Dickie” AKA Lord Mountbatten AKA the guy who hooked Prince Philip up with Queen Elizabeth, who was basically Charles’s second Father.
Things got serious as Charles got older, though. Rumors were getting out that he might be gay (remember, this was the late 70′s/early 80′s and Charles is HEIR TO THE THRONE. One factor is/was that Charles is/was a surprisingly progressive dude even then and didn’t bat an eye at employing men who were OPENLY GAY IN THE 70′s. But the thing was, whether or not Charles was gay, if the public believed that, it could have potentially caused a CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS BECAUSE ROYALTY IS ALL OF THE EXTRA)
Charles was into aristocratic blonds... Fine. Perfect... Except for the part where the aristocratic blonds he tended to go for were non-virgins (and therefore completely unsuitable according to his beloved Uncle Dickie)... also married.
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...That’s not Camilla, BTW. Camilla was already married to Andrew Parker-Bowles at this point. The lady in the picture there is Lady Dale “Kanga” Tryon, a fashion designer and Charles’s other mistress who actually lived a really interesting life culminating in a super tragic death. We’ll come back to her later.
But basically, Charles had to marry a virginal aristocrat, and fast. So he entered into a sort of courting pool of eligible ladies, at one point dating Lady Sarah Spencer, Diana’s older sister. But Lady Sarah went, “Nah, my sister is WAAAY more into you anyways. Date her.”
Now, if this sounds SUPER CREEPY, ANTIQUATED, AND MESSED UP, EVEN FOR THE 70′S AND 80′S, THAT’S BECAUSE IT IS. THIS IS THE WORLD THESE PEOPLE OPERATED IN, HOWEVER. AND THE ONLY THING MORE INSANE THAN ARISTOCRATS WERE ARISTOCRATS IN THE 70′S AND 80′S. THE ONLY THING MORE INSANE THAN ARISTOCRATS IN THE 70′S AND 80′S WERE THE ONES IN THE 60′S. JUST ASK PRINCESS MARGARET. THIS SHIT IS TAME COMPARED TO THE SHIT CHARLES UNCLE TONY GOT UP TO. POINT IS, THIS WAS WEIRD FROM THE BEGINNING.
Anyways, the two seemed to hit it off, but they were only dating a couple months when the press moved in and started making everything a hundred times crazier. Diana found herself hounded by the press, culminating in the papers slut-shaming her for LITERALLY TAKING AN OVERNIGHT TRIP ON A TRAIN.
This prompted Charles dad, Prince Philip, notorious for choosing his words poorly, basically sending a letter to his son telling him to basically shit or get off the pot before he ruined Diana’s life and reputation. Charles, emotionally stunted and basically terrified of his dad, took this to mean that he HAD to marry her, or he WOULD ruin her life. Keep in mind Diana was SUPER SUPER into him.
WHICH LED TO THIS DISASTER:
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Charles went into this marriage feeling bound by duty, figuring Diana was game, that he could make her happy, that he was doing the right thing, and that she’d be along for the ride --- which included the model of marriages they were both used to.
He was VERY WRONG.
Diana went into her marriage completely in love, knowing that Charles had girlfriends, knowing adultery was the norm, believing she’d be a game-changer.
She was technically right, but NOT in the way she imagined. She fell for the fairy-tale Charles thought they were merely selling to the public. She was an emotionally unstable 19-year-old with severe family baggage, and Charles was an emotionally stunted prince with his head shoved right up his royal butt.
What a winner.
THIRD OF ALL, NO.
Remember that Kanga lady from the picture above? Lady Tryon was a business woman and fashion designer. And one of Charles’s mistresses.
She was Camilla’s rival. NOT Diana’s.
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See that dress Diana is wearing at Live Aid? Designed by Kanga, Charles’s mistress. Yes, Diana knew who Kanga was and the nature of her relationship with Charles. At this point, Diana was cured of her delusions and was onto her own affairs. She and Kanga became friends and basically allied against Camilla.
At this point, Diana accepted that she and her husband would not be faithful to one another (it’s worth noting that during the early years of their marriage, both of them WERE supposedly faithful. Charles had his last run-in with Camilla the night before the wedding and kept away from both her and Kanga at least until Harry was conceived. But he also basically told Diana at that point that eventually, he’d be bed-hopping again. Basically, he knew Diana would have to be faithful until an heir and spare were produced and seemed to consider it fair play that he not indulge while she couldn’t. If that sounds completely fucked up THAT’S BECAUSE IT WAS). She gradually stopped caring about Charles cheating. She just hated that it was with Camilla. She very quickly embarked on a string of affairs of her own.
----And yes, Charles was a douche. He was also dealing with a wife he did NOT understand who had severe mental health issues.
Diana did things like call Camilla late at night to tell her that there was a man waiting outside, hired to kill her. She would also sometimes abscond with Baby Harry and William without telling Charles or anyone. Not a big deal in a normal family. But they’re royalty. So basically, she was happy to let her husband go into a panic about his sons possibly being kidnapped because he had no idea where the fuck they were. Keep in mind that Charles’s own sister was nearly abducted in 1974 by a gunman and that in 1982, THE VERY YEAR WILLIAM WAS BORN, a man had snuck into the Queen’s bed in the middle of the night carrying a shard of broken glass. So, yeah, Diana grabbing the boys and taking them to Windsor Castle without telling anyone, including her husband? SUPER SHITTY.
Charles tried to get Diana help, but she didn’t trust him whatsoever (because of course she fucking didn’t, no one would). Diana didn’t start getting proper help for her mental health issues until the separation. But she was prone to fits of extreme paranoia and rage, at one point culminating in her physically attacking Charles while he was praying.
Point is, she had a lot of troubles and instabilities. While Charles and Camilla certainly did not HELP, this was shit that went back years and years. Granted, that WAS exacerbated by royal life, but much of that was the strain of royal work --- constant travel, unending media scrutiny, a ton of fame all at once --- and the intense workload she was given when she became Princess of Wales did not help, either. Diana was young, troubled, and had a ton of issues.
BUT
Charles did not ruin her life. Nor did Camilla. Especially since Diana was kind of a badass.
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(Pictured: Badass Diana badassing through her badass post-divorce life like a badass)
She wasn’t a Rhodes Scholar, but she was a freaking genius at handling the press and an unparalleled activist. And she got some terrific revenge on her cheating husband, too. She nearly bankrupted him in the divorce (Charles had to borrow money from the queen) and turned him into a villain in the eyes of the press.
Once out of royal life, she felt comfortable enough to get help. She got joint custody of the kids. She found great fulfillment in her activism and did some really fantastic things for causes like AIDS and land mines. She had a string of hot, rich boyfriends who spoiled the crap out of her and she was adored the world over by almost EVERYONE. That even included her ex-father-in-law, Prince Philip, who still signed his letters to her as “Pa.”
Charles nor Camilla could NEVER have hoped to ruin her life. She had too much of it. Diana’s life was ruined by a drunk driver, some paparazzi, and a traffic accident.
(And to those who want to claim that the royal family had her killed: kindly fuck off. Mohammed Fayed has had his case dismissed repeatedly despite numerous appeals and investigations. The only way Prince Philip would have had Diana killed would be if he REALLY REALLY wanted to end the monarchy. Somehow I don’t think an exiled prince-turned-royal-consort wants that. There was nothing the royal family wanted more than to see Diana married off to some rich guy and fade into the background. The LAST thing they would want is for Willam and Harry’s mother to die tragically young and cement herself as an eternal legend. Diana’s death was a fucking nightmare for the BRF personally as well as professionally).
Charles and Camilla, meanwhile?
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Camilla kept her head down and did quiet work for osteoperosis research after her mother was afflicted with it. Since becoming Duchess of Cornwall, she’s done extensive work on behalf of rape and sexual assault survivors. Among her initiatives was developing “wash bags” consisting of soaps and towels for victims to use after undergoing their rape kits.
Charles spent years being decried as a complete kook for being all worked up over stupid non-issues you might have heard of --- things like “climate change”, “sustainable farming”, “organic foods”, “the ozone layer” and a supposed “housing crisis” in Britain. Oh, and his lifelong project, The Prince’s Trust, is only one of the most important charitable organizations in the Western World.
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So yeah, if I have to hear one more comment about EEEEEEVIL Charles and Camilla ruining poor, wilting flower Diana’s life again, I’ll see red. It’s insulting to all three of them.
(Once again, for the record, I think monarchy is outdated and dumb, But if you are going to have one, your heir to the throne should be a Charles. Or a Victoria. But if you can’t have a Victoria, you should have a Charles.)
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gvflvr · 5 years
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Tag Game!
I was tagged by @obetrol-and-cocktails
Rules: answer 21 questions and then tag 21 people who you want to get to know better
Nickname: halez
Zodiac: pisces
Height: 5.5
Last movie I saw: Isn’t It Romantic on valentine’s day (liam hemsworth looks like a beautiful greek god in this movie btw)
Last thing I googled: lmaoo “lil dicky jewish” I was drunk last night and my roommate didn’t believe me that he was jewish
Favorite musicians: ac/dc, black sabbath, queen, greta van fleet, harry styles, eminem, beastie boys childish gambino, jonas brothers, one direction, 5sos, the list goes on forever honestly
Song stuck in my head: the jurassic park theme song (WHHYYYYYY THOOOOO????)
Other blogs: my main is @iridescent-by-nature , so if you get likes/replies from that, it me. random queen side blog that I barely use @qwenbb ..I also have one for future interior design inspo and I used to have a one direction blog in high school
Do I get asks: not on this blog, I only started it a month ago. But please send me messages bc I love friends!!!
Blogs following: 74
Amount of sleep: sometimes 3 hours, sometimes 13 hours ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Lucky number: 14 I guess
What I’m wearing: amine concert tee and my boyfriends sweats that I stole
Dream job: something in the music industry, or maybe event planning
Dream trip: France, England
Favorite food: pizza sounds good rn
Play any instruments: I used to do percussion, but I stopped and I wish I continued bc that would be sick
Languages: English & I took four years of french in high school
Favorite songs: yikes.. here’s a couple that get me PUMPED : war pigs-black sabbath, all right now-free, run to the hills-iron maiden, high voltage-ac/dc, regulate-warren g, red velvet-r5, girls @-joey purp, love me-the 1975
Random fact: I studied abroad last in italy last spring and there was a rock festival in florence. I wanted to go so bad bc ozzy was headlining, but I didn’t have anyone to go with, so I took a chance and went. I didn’t speak any italian and it was 90degrees and I was alone with a bunch of old men but damn it was one of the best expereiences of my life. I actually cried most of the time and it was beautiful. so now I prefer to go to concerts alone.
Describe yourself as aesthetic things: watching sunsets on in the beach, warm fuzzy blankets, belly laughs, oversized sweaters, citrus scented candles, snuggles on the couch, playing your fave song on full volume
tagging: uhh I think everyone has been tagged, sorry I’m new to the gvf tumblr game, but if anyone wants to do it for funsies, tag me so I can learn more about you!!
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boosh-moodboards · 5 years
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Hey there! I was wondering if you’ve ever done a board for Dickie from Set The Thames on Fire? And if not, whether you’d be willing to? :) Love your content btw!!!! :)
Hi there! Yes, I have done a board for Dickie, you can find it here. 
I love that film and character!
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ghostdzilla · 5 years
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FUCK THAT, DAD!
Jumat malam kemarin menjadi begitu kelam. Sabtu besoknya keluarga besar bakal dateng ke Bandung karena ada nikahan anak dari sepupu jauh bokap. Males sebenernya. Males banget. Karena nanti pasti bakal ditanyain seputar skripsi gue yang gak beres beres. Berlanjut ke pertanyaan “emang bahas apa sih?”
Setelah gue bilang dan jelasin seputar konsep diri, maka respon selanjutnya dari mereka kalo gak “oh yaudah” yaaaa ngerendahin tema gue. Jurusan yang gue ambil di mata keluarga besar pun kayanya merupakan jurusan yang aneh. Padahal jurusan komunikasi gak aneh kan ya? Alah capek gue ikutin EYD. Setelah ini gue gak peduli terhadap tata baku EYD beserta cara tulisnya. Bodoamat.
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Singkat cerita, setelah dari nikahan,  keluarga gue kumpul di suatu restoran yang terletak searah sama tol pasteur untuk makan bareng. Kita make meja yang memanjang, bukan yang kotak gede gitu. Sebelah kanan gue adalah tante jauh yang merupakan sepupu bokap, sebelah kiri gue bokap. Depan gue adalah om bokap gue. Serong kanan depan juga omnya bokap. Betul sekali, yang menjadi tokoh utama bukan mereka.
Tapi suaminya sepupu bokap yang berada serong kiri gue (depan depanan sama bokap). Om jauh gue ini nyapa dan nanya tentang skripsi. Gue jelasinlah tentang konsep diri. Di luar dugaan, doi antusias banget. Kurleb gini lah percakapannya.
Om: konsep diri tuh gimana dam?
Gue: kasarannya, bagaimana seseorang melihat dirinya sendiiri om.
Om: self branding ya? (di sini gue cukup kaget, karena om jauh gue yang profesinya adalah dokter tulang tau tentang self branding)
Gue: oh bukan om, selfbranding kan lebih ke selebgram, rockstar, dll yang berguna buat menimbulkan citra dirinya yang nanti jadi bahan buat memasarkan diri mereka lagi.
Om: kamu gak tertarik bahas komunikasi politik? Judul kamu apa sih?
Gue: enggak om, tapi itu sabi banget sih kan lagi pemilu juga, jadi pasti pas kalo bahas komunikasi politik. Judul aku “Konsep Diri Anggota Komunitas Penahitam Bandung”. Dia komunitas gambar gitu om.
Om; oh suka gambar kamu? Digital apa handdrawing? (kaget part dua)
Gue: dulu handdrawing om, skillnya juga standar udah gak pernah gambar lagi, sekarang mah mau nyoba nyoba digital.
Om: tapi basicnya tetep dari hand drawing kan? Eh kamu anak komunikasi kan? Ngikutin youtube dong? Vlogger gitu kamu ngikutin ga?
Gue: gak terlalu om, tapi ada beberapa yang diikutin sih.
Om: tau mael lee gak? yang preman terkuat di bumi yang mantan sopirnya Dicky Chandra (oke ini gue baru tau kalo doi mantan supirnya Dicky Chandra, mantep juga nih om gue)
Gue: ohh tau tau om
Om: itu dia bagus loh, dia punya konten dan ketika aku melihat vlog dia, aku terhibur.
Gue: emang om, konten sih yang penting. Maksudnya disamping editing dll, konten kan yang naikin nilai orisinalitas. Dan godok ide kontennya juga perjuangan.
Om: ya itu! Bener bener! *tiba tiba om ngadepin badan ke bokap gue*
Om: mas itu dia aja ads dari instagram bisa ratusn juta perbulannya
Bokap gue kaya yang iya iya kaku gak ngerti, tentu gue seneng liatnya.
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Obrolan gue berlanjut ke dunia advertising dan ke copywriting. Terus tiba tiba adeknya kakek gue nyeletuk “mau gondrong lagi kamu dam?” tapi nadanya tuh yang bercanda asik gitu, bukan ngerendahin. Gue bilang aja “namanya juga manager band haha”. Langsung sekeluarga pada ketawa dan om gue antusias. Walaupun belom manager manager amat sih tapi namanya mimpi kan harus dikejar ya gaksi? Btw denger astrodoom di spotify ya! Bentar lagi mau rilis single lagi. 
Om gue jadi nanyain seputar band bandan dan musik, tentunya sambil bahas tentang dunia industri kreatif. Sedangkan bokap di sebelah kaya yang planga plongo doang. Di situ lah pertama kali gue bilang ke keluarga besar kalo gue seneng musik musikan, tertarik sama copywriting, pernah nulis nulis script juga buat salah satu acara tv. Di situ pula bokap gua kaget.
Bokap cuma diem gak bisa ngikutin obrolan sama kaget. Mampus! Gue seneng setengah mati. Lo pada mau beranggapan gue anak gak sopan, kurang ajar, dll ya bodoamat. Lo gak tau cerita dibalik itu kenapa gue bisa sebenci itu sama bokap. Untuk sahabat sahabat dekat gue, you know who you are!.
Setelah gue inget inget ternyata om gue sekitar 2,5 – 3 tahun lalu pernah nanya gue mau ambil magang dimana. Gue bilang pengennya di rollingstone, walaupun ternyata cuma jadi mimpi. Tapi dari obrolan itu gue keinget bahwa ternyata om jauh gue ini juga suka dengan hal hal yang ada di seni dan industri kreatif. Gue gak sok sokan nyeni sih btw, cuma seneng aja nemu orang yang bisa diajak ngomong ginian di keluarga besar dan itu dari orang yang gak gue duga. Secara gue sama om gue ini ketemu jarang banget dan interaksi juga alakadar.
Inti dari tulisan ini adalah gue seneng karena bisa ngobrolin hal hal yang ada di industri kreatif di depan keluarga besar. Tapi yang paling penting adalah gue bisa bikin bokap gue diem tanpa bisa menimpali pembicaraan. It’s been 23 years dad dan lo bener bener gak tau gimana anak lo. Fuck that, Dad!
-Ghostdzilla, Bandung 2019-
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imaginezimbits · 7 years
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Oh my god I love all of your fics! They're all amazing! I was wondering if you could do a over-protective/jealous zimbits? Idc who is the possessive one or if it turns to fluff or nsfw but I'd just love a happy ending. You're great btw!
!!!! You’re too sweet!  Here’s some jealous zimbits with just a hint of [redacted] for you
Eric is not the jealous type, which has definitely been in the best interests of his and Jack’s relationship.  The way attraction works for Jack is just so slow that by the time he gets around to dating someone, they’re usually friends too.  Which leads to things like standing lunch plans with Camilla Collins whenever she comes to visit her sister at Brown or hanging out at alumni events together.  Even he and Kent have finally started to be friends again, a development largely facilitated by Eric himself.  Add to that the amount of time Jack spends with beautiful people hanging on him at bars after a win or at Falcs events, it’s enough to drive a lesser man mad, but Eric can always brush it off.
“Oh baby, I don’t mind.  I know you’re as loyal as they come.  And besides, why would I be jealous of someone talking to you at some boring fundraiser when you’re coming back to our bed, hm?”
Jack really wishes he could think like that; that he could be content just knowing that he’s loved above all else and not concerning himself with the rest.  Because it’s not that he thinks Eric would ever in a million years cheat.  He knows that when Eric first came out to his parents he had a very long talk with his mother that ended with a “Dicky’s Wedding
But Jack is, in fact, the jealous type.  It’s just another part of his anxiety that he hates, the way that it sometimes makes him so selfish and attention-seeking.  He’s not worried about his boyfriend cheating on him, he’s worried that Eric just doesn’t realize he exists right now.  It’s ridiculous, he knows.  After all, the only reason they’re here at all is because You Can Play was hosting a fundraiser and George had asked Jack to be there.  But Eric had been locked deep in conversation with a donor and the Aces’ AGM for the past hour and he was starting to get antsy, wanting Bitty’s smile aimed at him, to press his hand to the small of his back, to see the champagne flush on his cheeks up close.  He leans back against the bar, sipping his seltzer and lime, taking in the line of Eric’s throat as he throws his head back and laughs.
“Why am I not surprised to find you lurking in the corner?”  Jack turns to find Kent beside him, flagging down the bartender and gesturing for another of whatever fruity cocktail he’s drinking.
“I’m not lurking,” he protests.  “Just wanted a break.  You know how I feel about these things.”
“Yeah, you think these people are a bunch of insincere assholes.”
“Well, aren’t they?”
“Some of ‘em, yeah.”  Kent takes his new drink from the bartender with a nod and sips at the straw.  “Sounds like your boy’s found a nice one.”
“Yup.”  Jack looks down at the ice in his glass, then glances back at Eric.  Kent frowns.
“What?  Did I say something?”
“No, nothing.  Just - He’s just been over there awhile.”  Kent rolls his eyes, a knowing smile pulling at his lips.
“Jeez Zimms, if you miss him so bad, just go over there.”  Jack shakes his head, bangs shifting across his forehead.
“No, no.  I shouldn’t interrupt.”
“Then get him to come over here.”  With that, Kent reaches into the pocket of Jack’s suit jacket and snags his phone.  He elbows Jack out of the way when he tries to make a grab for it, unlocking it with his free hand.
“How do you know my password?” Jack demands, making another feeble bid to take his phone back without drawing attention to their scuffle.
“Because you use your freakin anniversary, like a moron.”  Resigned, Jack watches as Kent opens his message thread with Bitty and sends a brief thanks to the universe when the most recent messages are their exchange about dinner.  Kent taps out a quick message and hit send.
Hey sexy, turn around ;)
“You’re so immature, he’s clearly going to know that’s not me!”  Jack snatches his phone back just in time for Eric to excuse himself and check the notification.  He turns around, ears burning red.  When he catches sight of Jack and Kent at the bar, Jack can feel himself flushing in response and points at Kent accusingly.  Kent just raises his drink to Bitty, shooting him a wink.  Eric rolls his eyes and taps something quick out on his phone before pocketing it and returning to his conversation.
Kent’s phone buzzes.
“He gave me the finger!”
“You deserve it.”  Jack glances at Bitty again, whose ears have returned to a normal color.  He feels a pang of wanting again.  Kent’s text had been stupid, but the principle of it had worked, so Jack unlocks his phone again and taps out a new message.
I miss you.
Across the room, Jack sees Eric pull out his phone again, a tight irritated set to his shoulders that runs out of them when he reads the message.  He looks back over his shoulder with soft eyes, and Jack lets himself broadcast how lonely his is.  His phone vibrates.
Well then come over here, silly!
Jack bites his lip, trying to figure out how to tell Eric that he’s jealous of anyone who’s taking Eric’s focus away from him without sounding needy and crazy.  He’s been assured that it doesn’t bother Bitty when he has to reassure Jack, that he’d gladly tell him a hundred times a day how much he’s loved.  It still never gets easier to admit the days that he kind of needs to be at the front of Bitty’s mind like that.
Or you could come over here
Jack, you know we’re supposed to be talking to the donors.
I needed a little break from the people.  I really just want to be with you.
He kind of regrets the last text just after he sends it, too cloyingly honest.  But then Eric is excusing himself from the people he’s been talking to and starts making his way out of the banquet hall.  Jack watches him go, then eyes the door next to the bar.  Kent elbows him.
“You do realize it’s going to be pretty conspicuous if two of the three out players here disappear for a while?”  Jack fixes him with a stare, and after a moment’s interpretation, Kent sighs and pushes away from the bar.  “Right, and you don’t care.  Fine, I’ll cover for you.  But only because I’m the best    ex-boyfriend ever.
"That you are,” Jack agrees, promptly ditches the rest of his drink on his way after Bitty.
When Jack pushes open the door to the bathroom, Eric is standing at one of the sink mirrors fixing his hair.  He turns at the creak of hinges and goes to Jack, the two of them drawn together like magnets.  
“Is there anyone -” Jack starts.
“No, it’s just us,” Eric interrupts, stepping into Jack’s space, their chests pressing together.  Jack feels his pulse kick up.  He hadn’t really been thinking of anything specific beyond getting close to his boyfriend, but reaching out and getting his arms around Eric’s waist is suddenly bringing up ideas.  It’s effortless to get Bitty pressed against the door, he goes easily, reading Jack’s intentions in an instant and dragging him into a kiss, slow and dirty.  Jack wastes no time slotting a leg between Bitty’s, pulling a stuttered gasp from his lungs.  “Oh sweetheart, I wish we could, but we really don’t have time.”  Jack starts kissing across his jaw, one against his forehead, down the bridge of his nose.
“We’ll make time.”
“Jack, I know we’re good, but we’d still need considerably longer than the average pee.”  A gentle nip just below Eric’s ear has him swallowing down a moan.
“Then I guess I’ll just have to give you a good reason to take me home early.”
“Wha -” Jack drops to his knees, and Eric’s head falls back against the door.  He really can’t bear the sight, it’s too overwhelming.  Really, a boy ought to be able to prepare for this, his poor heart.  “Jack, we so don’t have time for-”  He can’t catch the sound this time as Jack noses at the fabric covering his hardening cock.  “Oh lord,” he sighs.  Well, hopefully nobody’s heading to this particular men’s room at them moment, because Jack doesn’t let up on the teasing, trailing his lips and the tip of his nose in teasing strokes as Eric hardens in his slacks, panting above him and occasionally stealing glances down with eyes that are somehow bigger and darker than usual.  
Years of being together has left Jack keenly attuned to Bitty and the ways his body moves, so he teases just enough, just until he can sense him reaching the edge of desperate, and pulls away, getting to his feet and pressing one more searing kiss to his boyfriend’s slack lips.
“Hm?  Baby?” Eric mumbles against his mouth, confused.
“Hi,” Jack smiles at him.  “We’d better get back.  Or else your new friends are going to get suspicious.”
“Jack are you - Huh?”  Jack steps away, and Bitty blinks rapidly, clearing the fog from his vision.  “Are you serious?  You’re serious!”
“I’m Jack Zimmermann.  I’m always serious.”  Eric gapes at his boyfriend.  “Unless of course you’ve changed your mind about wanting to go back to the party?”
“Oh my god, you tricked me!” He accuses.
“I prefer…led you around by the dick.”  Eric shakes his head in wonder, reaching to cup Jack’s cheek.
“Damn those eyes of yours.”  Jack smiled his chirping smile back at him, and Eric surged up to kiss it off.  “Say your goodbyes and meet me at coat check in twenty minutes.  You win.” 
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