#very poetic and heartwarming

[clownleys]

Thinking about you stressing over the all the academic stuff, you just have to be a Patron Saint of Coffee/Caffeine. All those new academics are praying to you over a cup of coffee or an energy drink to get through the exams and I guess you just devoured all their anxiety, that's why you're so stressed.

(btw I hope exams go well for you! Hang in there, I'm sure it'll turn out good!)

ohhh, this one hits very close to home! in a poetic way tho, i'm impressed how you managed to add magic to this academic crunch <3

what else could i be the saint patron of?

[cynicallyscorned]

one day when i'm strong enough, i'll just make a whole ass animatic for cynourge with this song

[ellestray]

elle's favorite ateez fics. f = fluff ; s = smut ; sg = suggestive ; a = angst. ✧ = absolute favorites, must read. (only adding notes for these few fics to ensure readability for the overall list!) word count in brackets. last updated: may 2nd, 2024

authors; if you wish to be untagged, please let me know!

currently no individual fic for hongjoong, yeosang & jongho. please refer to the OT8 section, or come back for future updates!

성화 SEONGHWA

✧ [11,1k] plastic flowers — @bobateastay ( f ; s ; a ) ↪ note: this fic revolves around abortion, so please keep this in mind before reading. i read this on a flight— and i don't know if it was the altitude, but it broke me. the author beautifully wrote this, in a way where unconditional love, hope and pain are intertwined. one of the most pleasantly surprising and touching reads i've had on this platform by far.

✧ [2,3k] essence — @hwaightme ( f ) ↪ note: this one is for the poetic, hopelessly romantic fics lovers. everything i've read from this author was beautiful so far! the poetry in this fic was so pretty that i felt the need to share it to my friends... although i usually never share fics out of tumblr. i'm excited to read through more of your writings, bai!

[1,2k] the first snow and being in love — @i-luvsang ( f )

[884] 02:36 — @hwapetals ( f )

[642] adoration — @kisshwa ( f ; sg )

[8,6k] both — @hwaightme ( s ; f )

[200] 10:24pm — @hotteoki ( f )

[986] anguish — @kisshwa ( a )

[n/a] bf texts — @hotteoki ( f )

[79] 9:22pm — @cozykpopblurbs ( f )

[1,6k] i'll be with you — @cheollipop ( f )

[519] lazy make out sessions — @crazyforhwa ( s )

[1,2k] realistic sex — @byuntrash101 ( s ; f )

윤호 YUNHO

✧ [13k + 18,2k] unprofessional attraction ; pt.1 , pt.2 , [tbc] — @jk97 ( f ; s ; a ) ↪ note: i was so engulfed into this fic that i skipped a lecture to continue reading. fics that are heavier nsfw-wise usually aren't my thing, but here, every single line pulled me in. hell, i felt even more insane about yunho after reading this. saying i'm excited about the next chapters would be an understatement.

✧ [14k] closer, face down — @ncteez ( s ; f ) ↪ note: again, although i usually prefer fluff over smut, i absolutely loved this fic... the build up made it so enticing! i don't know if a re-edit still is in the works, but i'd absolutely re-read it regardless!

✧ [84,5k] project: make you love me (series) — @hwaslayer ( f ; a ; s ) ↪ note: pulled an all nighter to read the entire series in one go... it was that fun to read! the relationship was built up at a nice, natural pace, while still keeping the reader on their toes. (this made me very excited about the seonghwa series in progress..!)

[1,1k] bedfellows — @sungbeam ( f )

[1,3k] he knows he loves you — @honeyhotteoks ( f )

[2,5k] convenience store chances — @ohmyamor ( f )

[n/a] boyfriend texts — @koizekomi ( f )

[300] nothing sweeter — @i-luvsang ( f )

[1,1k] nsfw alphabet — @yunhobug ( s )

[425] 3:52am — @edenesth ( f ; sg? )

산 SAN

✧ [3,7k] leave the window open — @sungbeam ( f ) ↪ note: so sweet. so comforting. the kind of heartwarming fic that feels like hot cocoa on a cold winter day. (also made me feel insane about san... but let's not talk about that.)

[1k] always available — @everyonewooeverywhere ( f )

✧ [1,6k] capturing us — @03jyh23 ( f ) ↪ note: another sweet, poetic, hopelessly romantic fic— my favorite kind! finding fics like these always feels like discovering a little treasure. looking forward to all the wips!

[n/a] boyfriend texts — @koizekomi ( f )

[2,6k] take a break - @cheollipop ( f ; s )

[249] 21:23 — @petitemingi ( f )

[350] boyfriend headcanons — @i-luvsang ( f )

[600] one more minute — @seonghwaddict ( f )

[1,3k] no strings, no expectations — @seonghwaddict ( a ; sg ; f? )

[468] stretch marks — @beenbaanbuun ( f )

[475] valentine's series : movies — @whimsicalwritingsandmore ( f )

[n/a] instagram stories with bf san — @lwtqts ( f )

[371] hold me — @cheeseceli ( f )

민기 MINGI

[800] untitled — @cheollipop ( a ; f )

[2,8k] mind over matter — @mingisaddctn ( s )

[256] 23:22 — @petitemingi ( f )

[1k] 23:46 — @seonghwaddict ( f )

[447] princess treatment — @cheeseceli ( f )

우영 WOOYOUNG

✧ [1,2k] broke you heart, i'll put it back together — @dairyminki ( a ; f ) ↪ note: loved this so much that i had to read it twice. something about wooyoung hopelessly in love wanting to fix this... name twin, if you're reading this, hi- i'd be seated for a part 2 if you ever have the time to write it!

[2,2k] vacation — @bobateastay ( f ; s )

OT8

[700] when you don't say i love you back — @jjunberry ( f )

[2,4k] romance tropes — @beenbaanbuun ( f )

[n/a] situationships (texts) ; pt.1 , pt.2 — @yunhoszn ( f )

[2,9k + 3k] as boyfriends ; hyung line , maknae line — @honeyhotteoks ( f : s )

[n/a] sex ban (texts) — @kisshwa ( sg ; f )

[n/a] sending you a pic of themselves (texts) — @bombuni ( f )

[1,3k] outfit turn-ons — @starillusion13 ( sg )

[1,2k] make-up sex — @nateezfics ( f ; a ; s )

[944] showering — @seonghwaddict ( f ; sg )

[1,6k] as boyfriends — @atiny-moon ( f ; sg )

[2,5k] that one specific habit they do that highlights their love language — @sanhwaism ( f )

[1,1k] top 3 kinks — @seonghwaddict ( s )

[2,8k] making out — @sxcret-garden ( sg ; f )

[n/a] asking them to draw a flower (texts) — @eightmakesonebraincell ( f )

if any link is broken, or if i made any mistake when tagging fics— please kindly let me know!

[hisui-dreamer]

ode to the loving father

Pairing: Lilia Vanrouge x gn!reader

Synopsis: you simply adored his very existence, everything single part of him

Tags: drabble, fluff, slightly poetic hehe, reader is a simp for lilia

Word count: 602

Notes: belated happy birthday Lilia!!! here's to another year of driving millie insane and being a good dad 👍

Masterlist

Your lover embodies a beautiful balance of easygoing charm and friendly nature. With a warm smile and a genuine interest in others, he effortlessly weaves through conversations, leaving a trail of comfort and ease in his wake. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life is mesmerizing, as he possesses the gift of making anyone feel welcomed and at home in his presence. It's as if his charm creates an invisible bridge, effortlessly inviting others to open up and feel at ease, regardless of the circumstances.

Your lover possesses an extraordinary reservoir of patience. It's a virtue woven deeply within his character, evident in every interaction and situation he encounters. Whether guiding a struggling classmate through a challenging concept or navigating personal relationships, his patience radiates like a calming aura. His ability to listen attentively, understand without judgment, and offer support with unwavering composure reflects the depth of his patience.

Your lover possesses an innate talent for brightening even the darkest of days. His playful and carefree nature acts as a beacon of joy, effortlessly lifting your spirits when you're feeling down. Whether it's a silly joke, an unexpected playful gesture, or a heartwarming smile, he has a magical way of bringing laughter and lightness into your life.

Your lover possesses an array of talents, yet cooking isn't among them. His culinary creations might lean towards the terrible side, but the warmth in his eyes as he presents the dish makes it hard to resist. Despite the taste being a challenge to your palate or, in extreme cases, your health, you find yourself willing to savour every bite, not because of the flavour, but to please him. Seeing his hopeful expression, eagerly awaiting your feedback, becomes more satisfying than any gourmet meal could ever be.

Your lover has an insatiable wanderlust that fuels his love for travelling. As he recounts his tales of adventure, each word paints vivid pictures of distant lands and the vibrant tapestry of cultures he's experienced. The enthusiasm in his voice, the sparkle in his eyes—it's infectious. Listening to him weave tales of exploration and discovery ignites a longing within you to join him on his next journey. The way he describes the sights, the sounds, and the flavours encountered along the way creates an irresistible allure, compelling you to pack your bags and embark on an escapade alongside him, eager to create new memories together.

Your lover finds great joy in playfully teasing you. Whether it's a gentle tease about your habits or a sudden surprise meant to elicit a chuckle, his teasing nature is a testament to their affection for you. Even when his teasing edges a little too close to the line, his mischievous grin and twinkling eyes melts any brewing frustration. His charm works like a spell, breaking down your attempts to stay mad, and leaving you unable to resist the infectious joy he brings to every moment.

Your lover extends boundless care and unwavering trust towards his family. In his eyes, they are the centre of his universe, and his actions consistently reflect this devotion. He listens attentively to their joys and struggles, offering guidance and support without hesitation. His immense love fosters a deep sense of security, allowing those under his care to flourish under his unwavering belief in their abilities.

Your lover is incredibly nuanced, balancing and excelling at the roles of a father, a student, and your partner all at once. Each facet of him adds depth and richness to your relationship, creating a bond that's resilient and ever-evolving.

Your lover, is none other than Lilia Vanrouge.

Masterlist

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[aeor-is-for-reccing]

Less Commonly Recced Authors!

This week, we have less common authors! Check under the cut for 8 fics written by authors who aren't frequently featured and don't forget to comment and kudos if you like them!

For my Love Lies Patiently by Xhorhaus (13596, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: panic attacks

An exploration of Caleb and Essek's relationship, throughout and after the campaign, and how they came to love each other.

Reccer says: Gorgeous and a wonderful look at their changing dynamics

what the poets could not grasp by principessa (2946, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes, Choose Not to Warn

Essek and Caleb spend the day together, and then spend the night together.

Reccer says: Soft, lovely and very sweet.

Ashkeeper, or Urn by darundik (66476, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes, Arranged Marriage

Essek and Caleb are political enemies sent to survive in the Ashkeeper Peaks alone. Nothing is supposed to grow there and yet they manage to make something flourish.

Reccer says: This whole fic is stunning. The setting, the writing, the characterization. A very poetic kind of fic, that will captivate your brain completely.

the large aggregate of little things by quanshi (burningdarkfire) (3206, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Three times Caleb and Essek get ready together.

Reccer says: Lovely prose, and so very soft

Paper, Ink by aeli_kindara (14589, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

The wizards venture into Aeor, as their relationship grows, Caleb shares his past with Essek as he reckons with his decision of whether to use the T-Dock and the grief that comes with it.

Reccer says: A fic I keep coming back to! Beautifully written with fantastic prose and characterisation. By far one of my favourite shadowgast fics out there!

Dancing Cheek to Cheek by soot_and_salt (3871, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Essek Thelyss is a prodigy at dancing but he is tired of it. Caleb Widogast brings a little bit of joy into his world.

Reccer says: A lovely modern AU, very sweet and heartwarming.

The Chrysalis You Cannot Keep by Foxtrot66 (39219, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: Major Character Death

It has been 20 years since Caleb's death. In Shadycreek Run a young half-elf life gets turned upside down by nightmarish memories.

Reccer says: Beautifully written, very emotional, and amazing art!

The Purr-ent Trap by Justnap (2443, General) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Essek doesn't have a cat. He just has a stray that he feeds, grooms, and now lives in his house. Caleb works at the local pet store and helps him out.

Reccer says: The most adorable and fluffiest thing I've read in ages

Aeor is for Lovers is an 18+ Shadowgast Discord server. The above fanfic recommendations were pulled from our community for this weekly event. All fics, unless otherwise specified, will primarily feature Shadowgast. Have any questions about what this is? Check out the FAQ! Next week, we’ll be back with character studies!

[mikuni14]

Century of Love - Ep 6

Tbh, I think San went from constant arguing and his furrowing brows to "I like Vee" a bit too quickly, but I won't nitpick, because after all I like it when the show doesn't waste time 😉 Besides, I explained it to myself that San already felt an attraction to Vee, who completely dominated his life, thoughts and feelings and the appearance of a handsome, perfect in every inch rival was the trigger that allowed him to realize his feelings and push him into action. So all good!

I like both MLs in love:

Vee, who is very "new generation" (gen z?), meaning he doesn't do much drama - just vibes, (he even avoids it, what a role model), he can define his feelings, name them, he is NOT AFRAID OF THEM, he can show them, he doesn't care about rules and labels, he doesn't give in to "love" pressure, he can say no quite easily, he doesn't exaggerate, he lives very much in the moment

San is very old-fashioned, but in a good way, he poetically confesses his feelings, he talks a lot about taking care of his loved one, that it is a privilege and honor for him, HE TRIES VERY HARD, which is amazing and I really like how he tried to look nice for Vee, that he did the work to please him and woo and seduce him in an adorable old-fashioned way, to show him that he deserves the best. San is attentieve, he is polite, doting and caring and when he gets rid of inhibitions and resistance, he doesn't hide his feelings, he doesn't hold back with tenderness. I also really liked that he was worried that he wasn't good enough for Vee and that his rival was better and - importantly - did something about it, i.e. confided in Juu and listened to her advice. San doesn't waste any time at all, he immediately sleeps with Vee and invites him to his room. It's nice that they were both so low-drama with all this. I also like jealous San, but I just like jealousy shown well 😏

Since I'm a big fan of free choice in love, I like that San chose Vee, who is not Wat in appearance, personality or memory. EVEN if he turns out to be her reincarnation, he is not her and San consciously chose him, a completely different person from the (idealized) Wat.

A new love (and San's feelings for Vee are new, he is not Wat) cannot appear if the old love still exists. So a girl looking like Wat from a plot point of view can definitely mess up San's life for obvious reasons, but she can't do anything because San's heart already belongs to Vee. UNLESS San's love for Vee dies making room for a new love for the new girl, which as we know won't happen 😄

Is Vee the reincarnation of Wat? I still think not, but honestly, unless Vee regains Wat's full personality, consciousness and memories to replace his previous "Vee-self", it really doesn't matter 😚

The first of my Wild Theories turned out to be wrong (that Vee's grandma is the reincarnation of Wat), but what the show did is super cool and I'm glad they didn't create unnecessary drama and the potential San-grandma relationship was shown in such a lovely, heartwarming and positive way.

The love making scene was amazing, beautiful, romantic, sexy and tasteful at the same time. Both Daou and Offroad are gorgeous, comfortable with each other, it was a feast for the eyes and something very beautiful and romantic 💞💯

Also, excuse me. Sir.

Sir.

Please.

Daou as a seductive, smitten, um, grandpa is everything.

[comicaurora]

If you've finished The Dragon Prince, S5, what's your opinion? Personally I'm still processing everything and there were a few things I was kind of "ehhhhh" about, but those were just one-off moments and overall I'm satisfied, even though it ended up playing out very differently from how I was expecting (for one, I was certain Aaravos would be getting out by the end of the season).

I liked it a lot!

SPOILERS AND STUFF:

Because I liked it a lot, most of my more specific thoughts are about the few things that sort of jarred me a little bit and felt a little rough or strange. But before I get to that I wanna list some of the stuff I loved:

Soren! My sweet boi has finally gotten the acknowledgement the previous seasons denied him. Soren locking eyes with Deadwood and going "yo same issues" was incredible, and after the last season treated his abduction by and confrontation with his abusive father as 90% comedy funtime hijinks in a nightgown, it was really refreshing to see him get a chance to actually shine in a serious, heartwarming context and be narratively rewarded for it.

In fact, that whole sequence with the pirates was incredible. I knew there was no way they were gonna cleanly outrun the bad guys, but I was not expecting how exactly they would catch up.

They did a lot of elegant work this season setting up Claudia as going from being family-motivated to being anger-motivated, and I like that, because at the rate things are going she's gonna run out of family to be motivated by in T-minus one episode, and if she's going to continue being the main boots-on-the-ground antagonist she's going to need some new motivation to swap out for her dad. Showing her actively reveling in having power over creatures that used to frighten her is a clever way to ease into that.

Viren's arc this season of being forced to confront his own coping mechanism, "I had no choice", was damn elegant. He had to realize he did have a choice the whole time, even if it was a choice between two bad options - he took every step along the path of his own free will, and he can choose to stop walking at any time. I'm not anticipating a redemption arc - my guess is Aaravos is going to let him die and just keep his soul imprisoned with him, "your soul is my treasure" and all that - but it was a very cool way to confront the audience and Viren with his humanity, which is easy to lose sight of when he spends all his time being a horrible dick.

The stuff with the Nova Blade screams "sneaky poetic double meaning" and there's absolutely no way it can actually kill Aaravos. The fact that the novablade and the three quasar diamonds they need to let Ruunan out of his coin after four goddamn seasons are all in the same place called the Starscraper that is so most definitely a boss arena makes me absolutely certain that they won't get there until some sort of final battle or immediately-pre-final-battle confrontation, but it's also almost guaranteed that the novablade is not going to cleanly resolve everything because the characters were realistically sus about that poem but quickly dismissed their entirely reasonable concerns. My guess is the novablade has already stabbed Aaravos once and he's the dude from the poem who was somehow both immortal and "no more," which feeds into the other thing they're 100% setting up, which is that Callum is one thousand percent going to be the one who lets him out in an ill-fated attempt to save his loved ones, which would cleanly make Callum three for three. Which segues into my "things that bothered me a little bit" zone-

Every time there's a story where the heroes are like "we're going to make our way through the incredibly circuitous and hard-to-navigate traps and secrets to finally find our way to the closely-guarded and ludicrously dangerous macguffin so we can take it with us and put it somewhere much less guarded" I feel my investment slip just a little, because how can anybody be surprised when the bad guys then get ahold of it with a tenth of the effort it would've taken them to get through the circuitous treasure hunt themselves? Claudia was not on track to figuring out the secret in time, and Aaravos didn't seem to have a way to tell her directly, and once the deadline ran out she'd have almost no reason to want to release Aaravos anymore. I worry this plotline could've solved itself if the heroes hadn't inexplicably concluded that they could guard a magical prison better than a centuries-deep conspiracy of archmages and archdragons.

The Dragon Prince character writing is usually rock-solid and very good at showing slow growth and development, while occasionally being vulnerable to characters seemingly losing their braincells to facilitate plot points that they would reasonably be too smart to let happen. That happened a few times this season, most notably with Zubeia getting very clearly bit by a shadowbeast - something we know everyone riding on her back saw, because Corvus intervened to get it off her and nearly died in the process, and we later see Soren talking to her about it - which means Amaya at minimum, and probably Callum and Rayla as well, should reasonably be expected to have both the information "a wound from a shadowbeast magically festers and turns the infected victim into a shadowbeast" and "zubeia was injured by a shadowbeast." So it's a bit weird that this doesn't come up and they just leave her alone about it, and only Soren - who doesn't know about shadowbeast stuff - even asks her about it.

I have this theory that there was a draft of the season's plot where the main characters had access to a different space of information - for instance, knowing about Zubeia's wound and its implications instead of her inexplicably brushing it off, hiding its true severity and then nearly dying. The most notable instance of this feeling struck me in the same episode, when right after Amaya's incredibly dramatic "go!" moment and the gang are about to fly away, Callum pointedly looks down one last time, then sees her shove Corvus and herself into the book drop, and he says "they made it into the book drop! they'll be totally fine!" and then they fly away. It feels a little jarring because it seemed like the natural flow of the episode would've been to let Amaya and Corvus's sacrifice play out as expected, with Chekov's Book Drop at their backs to save them as soon as the heroes were out of sight. Then Amaya and Corvus could show back up later in a big heroic moment, possibly even keeping the camera off them until Amaya rides to Janai's rescue a few episodes later - a classic "aragorn goes over the cliff jk he's fine" style reveal.

The reason they didn't do this, I think, is because it would've been hard for the kid heroes to be quippy-fun-time jokey-joking mere hours after losing their last living relative to presumed horrible zombie death. And I get that! But I think that was a notable factor in the way some of the episodes were structured around making sure that the heroes mostly got to spend their time being light-hearted and funny, which meant troubling information was artificially kept from them and encouraging information was shoehorned into their eyeline in slightly contrived ways so they could stay safely partitioned away from the actually heavy emotional implications of their situation. That's why I think the pirate episodes hit the audience as hard as they did, because suddenly the story dipped really seriously into the extremely painful and scary side of this otherwise fun and exciting fantasy adventure, and the characters shone in the unusually serious environment.

I kinda feel the same about Viren, but in the opposite direction. He spent the entire season comatose and safely partitioned away from the other characters, and while his highly symbolic coma dreams were extremely cool and revelatory to see, it feels like a squandering of his character potential to keep him from interacting with anyone but Aaravos - which is why I think they're gonna keep his ghost around at minimum. Hell, maybe Claudia will take a page out of his book and store him in a coin for safekeeping. Either way, they've had no problems sticking Viren on the proverbial shelf for seasons at a time and it seems like it's just too convenient for them to stop now. Viren's inner life is very cool, but I want to see him actually interact with the real world, because he's so bad at it.

I don't really know why the sunfire civil war thing is still happening, and my only theory is that Aaravos is still influencing the bald elf guy he possessed to kill the Queen back in season 3, meaning that these guys will be bolstering the ranks of General Problems in season 6 onward. I don't mind that concept, but I kind of feel like the problem they're running into is they killed their actually interesting Dickhead Royal back in season 3, and without Prince Kasef they have to make do with We Have Kasef At Home, aka Karim, who's not good enough at machiavellian scheming to be interesting and not enough of a dickhead to be fun to watch. They didn't even let Amaya take one of his eyes and make him look cooler, so I can only assume he'll be usurped as the primary threat next season and replaced with someone actually threatening, aka Aaravos. It seems plausible that Aaravos is going to sell both the poison and the cure, promising a way to fix Lux Aurea's corruption, but it's just a weirdly disconnected plot thread at present.

The thing with the ocean archmage felt like a very transparent Yoda homage, which started out cute and then went on about three times longer than I wanted it to, and it kind of highlighted the running theme of how every new character in this story is introduced saying "I absolutely cannot let you do this thing you need to do to progress the plot, no way no how." and then after some arguing and quips and ten minutes of wasted time and optional sidequests they're like "you may now proceed with the story." The ocean archdragon had the exact same gimmick in the opening scene, even the pirates were introduced that way. I think part of the reason the pirate episode felt so different and cool is that it broke the episodic formula in almost every way and highlighted some character tropes that the lighthearted tone doesn't normally allow for, which is why people keep describing it as "like a fanfic, but in a good way!" It took the characters we were at this point very familiar with and put them in a Situation, and fans love it when characters get put in Situations.

Kinda feels like the show only remembers Ezran has geopolitical kingly responsibilities when it's most inconvenient for the gang, and while I find his presence in this season refreshing, it is a little weird that he can just run around adventuring and getting kidnapped by pirates without anyone bringing up how the throne and the crown are burdens like they've been banging on about for the previous four seasons. I assume that'll come back into focus later, but it ties into the same thing I've observed where it feels like the characters are very carefully contextualized to only have to consider serious responsibility things in very specific contexts, usually when it will facilitate actively frustrating character arcs and decisions, so they can just loosely quip and react to things the rest of the time.

Anyway I had a dang good time, excited for more! Harrow is one thousand percent in that bird.

[luvsae]

hii i just wanna say that i rlly love your writing!! is it ok if i can request for a cha hyunsu fluff??? i love him sm 😭🙏🙏

thank you so much and ofc! (this might be very short bc ive been quite busy but ill write a longer one soon :) )

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pre-apocalypse short drabble

fluff <3

hyunsu x gn!reader

[ the love you and hyunsu share is heartwarming]

Hyunsu loved you as if you were his whole world, the universe and the stars combined. You were so very special to him.

He loved coming home to you and hugging you, breathing in your love and feeling it throughout his whole body.

You loved him back, of course, the sweet boy you met a while ago and is an even sweeter boy now that you've got to know him more.

Dating him was a dream and you hoped it last forever.

"Come on, I'm tired." You laughed as your boyfriend continued to poke at your sides, a scream leaving you every few minutes when he found a sensitive area.

"You said you weren't ticklish!" He laughed as well. "I think you lied to me, Y/N!"

"I didn't want you to tickle me!" You smiled.

"I'm sorry," Hyunsu gave you a kiss before relaxing and sitting beside you. "Let's rest now, yeah?"

"Definitely," you replied back. "We should go out soon, on a date."

"I'd like that," he smiled. "Wherever you go, I'll come with you."

"That's poetic," you joked. "How come you dated me?"

"Huh?" The question was sudden, almost making Hyunsu choke on nothing as he looked at you. "What?"

You smiled at him. "I wanna know why you wanted to date me."

"Oh," Hyunsu was shy now but still had a smile on his face. "To tell you the truth, when I first saw you I was star-struck. I really wanted to talk to you and then you came up to me and- well, now we're here."

You suddenly reached for his hand, bringing in to your own and squeezing it gently. "You know, I was actually nervous to talk to you. I was afraid you would think it was weird."

"Never," Hyunsu reassured. "I was really happy to talk to you. I was nervous and everything, but you broke me out of my shell. I'm thankful for that."

"Anything for you," you lay your head on his shoulder, the familiar comfort coming back to you. "I'm happy we are here together. I'm always happiest when I'm with you."

Hyunsu still held your hand in his own as he traced along the back of it. This was something he often did when you two held hands. To you, it was comforting and it was to him too.

"I love you." He blurted out.

You chuckled quietly to yourself. "I love you too."

Hyunsu turned slightly to look at you, making you lift your head up and initiate eye contact.

A 'hm' left your lips before he got closer to your face. He pressed his lips against yours - it was gentle.

Hyunsu held your face, making you smile in the middle of the kiss.

He broke the kiss to look at your face, noticing the smile. "Was the kiss funny?" He joked, laughing.

"Kiss me again," you told him. "Your lips are soft."

Hyunsu smiled warmly before leaning in to kiss you once more. He loved kissing you but often wanted to make sure you were okay with it.

He loved giving you kisses whether it was on your lips, cheek, forehead - it was everything to him.

The first time you kissed, he was nervous. He didn't want to make you uncomfortable but you initiated it first.

He later confessed he didn't know how to kiss but you made him blush once you said you would gladly teach him how to.

All that work paid off as you loved his kisses - he was gentle and caring, the kind of kiss you want after a long day. The kind of kiss that's comforting.

It felt like the warmth after a cold storm and you loved it.

Hyunsu, forgetting to breathe before he pulled away looked at you. His eyes looked like stars but they were brighter than any star in the sky.

He looked at you like this all the time - you were everything to him and he hoped you knew that.

Sometimes he struggled to tell you how much you meant to him, but you knew how much he loved you - if he couldn't say it you could tell by the look on his face and you were forever grateful for this boy.

You brought your boyfriend in for a hug, feeling safe. "I promise to show you how much I love you everyday, Hyunsu."

And he would return the love back every single day.

[ahma-art]

I'm so very happy about the positive attention that my latest armandaniel fanart is getting, because I really, really wasn't satisfied with it. I had something different in mind when I started, but then photoshop started glitching and lagging and pixelating every brushstroke. I'd already spent nearly 10 hours on the characters' faces, clothes and hair. All that was left to do was paint the background and Daniel's hand, but photoshop wasn't working anymore so I had to switch to Krita which I hadn't used in years and had completely forgotten how to use it over time. I wasn't satisfied with any brush bc they didn't match the photoshop ones. I had to airbrush everything to try and smooth the pixelated effect from photoshop.

In the end, after hours and hours of trying and never quite reaching what I wanted to do, I eventually gave up and decided to use the blood splatter effect to try and hide the parts I didn't like.

It really felt like a personal failure at first and my self confidence regarding my creativity and art skills was already quite low, this didn't help.

However, seeing so many people not just like but also reblog and tag this artwork with "gorgeous" and "beautiful", and have friends give a very poetic interpretation of the piece or say which part of the texture and lighting they love is so deeply encouraging and heartwarming. It made me see my painting the way other people view it, and overlook all the flaws I perceived in it.

[basicbatboys]

Request 32 Part 4

this took all my bones. i have no more bones. im boneless. i really hope you guys like this part because i really struggled with it. part 5 will come once my bones grow back. look forward to a heartwarming conversation and some fluff

Pt. 1

Pt. 2

Pt. 3

Stall. The only word on your mind was stall. 

The Joker once again pointed the crowbar at the ground and moved toward the cell doors to do god knows what to you. 

“Wait!” You yelled. “Wait.” You repeated, a little softer this time. And the crazy thing was- he did. He paused. 

“What?” He snapped, his hand hovering inches from the bars. 

“I-I just don’t understand. The Red Hood and I were never involved and even if we had been, it’s been a very long time since I was Havoc, why are you doing this now?” The questions were valid and he seemed to be listening to what you were saying instead of heading straight for the kill. The Joker liked to play with his toys, you knew that, and you were definitely exploiting it. 

His hand retreated and he began to pace again, tossing the crowbar from hand to hand and then just tapping it against his palm. “Well, it’s simple, really. Even Ralph over here could understand.” He gestured with the bar toward a random goon who seemed to get upset and look at his feet. 

“You see, as I said, you are hard to track down. When you left as Havoc, we couldn’t find you anywhere in the city. It’s like you never left your hideout.” 

You winced. Ouch. That was true. You even got your groceries delivered. You worked from home. You literally hadn’t left in three years. Except for… Oh, fuck.

“But one night, one night!” He started laughing as he spoke like he was telling a joke and couldn’t wait for the punchline. “One night…” He continued, gaining his composure, “You finally left. Now, it is of course my business when a pretty girl takes a long drive away from the city so one of my brilliant clowns had the idea to follow you. That’s when he saw you burning your suit. My, how poetic you can be. Tell me, was it cathartic? I have some pieces that are so last season that could use a good inferno!” He laughed again. 

You looked down at your feet as he did. How could you have been so stupid? This was all too much for you. You had caused your own death and it was mere feet, mere moments away. 

“And the Red Hood? How did you know about us?” Slowly, your eyes found the Joker again.

Again, a sick cackle raked across the walls of the jail. The Joker began to jump and clap. “Oh! Oh, boys, did you hear her!” He ran up to the cell bars and gripped them with both hands, the crowbar clanking against the metal of the bars. “You see, that was the final piece. Anyone could see the connection between the night Havoc died and the night Red Hood flew off the handle but I had nothing to prove it! Until now!” He backed away and laughed again, turning to his goons and pointing at you from behind him. “Did you hear? Did you hear what she said? She admitted it!” His goons nodded excitedly. “Oh…” He turned slowly and grinned. “You admitted it.”

His face darkened and the change of face was nothing short of startling. “Enough of playtime. Your jokes are funny, but this will be hilarious. It’s time.”

He swung open the bars of the cage and stood before you. A hand reached out and caressed your cheek with the bar and you winced at the touch. The cold metal backed away and came back down on you with a sickening crack. Your ears began to ring and you couldn’t hear anything. He swung again, this time hitting your shoulder. You felt something snap. Another blow to your head and your consciousness began to fade. 

You struggled to keep your eyes open and as you did you saw a familiar face.

“Dad?” You asked, more alert now. He was standing in front of you, holding a gun. 

You looked at it and you began to cry and scream and struggle, trying to fight out of your bondage. “Please! Not again, Dad, I can’t keep killing people. Please.” 

You realized you were somewhere else now. You were little again, around 8. You knew this because you were wearing your favorite pink dress, the one your mother had embroidered flowers into before she passed. 

Your father was there and a man was laying on the ground, crying and begging to be let go. 

“Go ahead.” Your dad said, pushing you forward. “Go ahead and kill him. If you kill him, we can go home and watch movies. I’ll let you pick, but you have to kill him first.”

You looked up at the man towering above you. You loved your dad so much. He was all you had left. You knew the drill. You had to kill this man or else he wouldn’t speak to you for another week. 

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You awoke in a dark room, darker wet pools of what is clearly your own blood covering the floor and shining in the dim moonlight. Your left eye was pretty well-caked shut, but your right could open wide enough to take in your surroundings. You were still in the cell the Joker threw you into. You were pretty sure you had a few broken ribs, and you were certain you had a sprained left shoulder. Groaning, you roll into a seated position, becoming instantly aware of how lightheaded you were.

Falling in and out of consciousness, faceless bodies flash into your vision. The echoing voice of your father boomed, "Kill him. Kill him, and we'll go eat dinner. Kill him, then we'll go to the park." Your head was spinning. Your father's voice deepens- "Havoc. Kill him, or you won't be leaving the house for the next week. You have to do your duty, Havoc. Peace cannot reign. Not until you're done doing its dirty work. Now, do as I say, and KILL HIM." 

The words crescendoed into a stabbing headache, and you opened your eyes, or, rather, the one that would open. You're not a child anymore, you reminded yourself. You weren’t there anymore. All of these memories had been tucked away for a long time, choosing the worst time to finally present themselves. This was no place for a revelation and yet you had one. 

Every memory you had of your childhood had become tainted in this cell. Your brain had picked and chosen what to allow you to remember, probably to preserve your own life. It all came into the light now- your violence had once been so senseless but you had grown up in it. When you are born in chaos, you cannot live unless you feel yourself dying like you used to. You killed because it was correlated with receiving love. Had you known that was the motive, you wouldn’t have traveled so far down this path. You would have told Jason. You would have begged for help. But you forgot it all. The mind plays funny tricks on time and its stories.  

Dear old Dad is long gone. Right now, you wish by your own hand. 

You brought yourself back to reality, back to the situation at hand. Adrenaline was pushing you forward, keeping you alive when you should surely just lay back down and die here. But nobody is coming to save you. No one knew where you were. No one even knew you were gone. It was all up to you. 

You remembered the days when you would swing off of rooftops and run like a racehorse. The days when you were Havoc, unpredictable, and badass. Even though you're a much softer and much more injured Havoc, perhaps muscle memory would be enough to escape. You'd be damned if you went through this entire bullshit life and all that pain just to die from the most cliche and repetitive villain in Gotham. No, you would live in peace and prove to your father that you were much more than who he made you into. 

Clearing your throat, you leaned forward, pressing your forehead against the bars of the cage. Clearing it again, you rasped, "Hey. Ralph. Care to help a pretty lady out?" You tried to smile but it came out as more of a bloody grimace. 

Ralph turned, taking a look at you. Up and down, up and down. "I ain't see no pretty lady." He sniffed, turning back around. In this short exchange, you zoned in on one missable, but vital piece of information; Ralph has finely manicured nails. 

You edged closer, shoulders to bars- and said, "Yeah, I'm not looking my best right now. But you sure are! I've got to see your cuticle routine!" 

Now, nobody could've prepared you for Ralph. He whipped around, fell to his knees, and exploded into excited tears. He fanned his nails at you through the bars, a slurry of words falling from his lips as he detailed whatever creams and tools got him through the week. Sadly, nobody could've prepared Ralph for you either.

You lashed out, quick as a whip, and grabbed his shoulders to slam his skull into the cage bars. He crumpled to his feet, and you whispered, "Sorry, Ralph. You really do have great hygiene, for a goon." 

The effort it took to take Ralph out was enough to make your head spin again. You were fading fast. You needed to get out of here and find anyone willing to take you to a hospital. You rifled around Ralph's pockets, hoping. Your hand grasped around something hard and plastic and you pulled it out. Lovely, a water gun. You set it aside and dug your hand back in. A rubber ducky. A very long handkerchief. This pocket was useless to you and the other one was inaccessible. 

You pulled out the handkerchief and as you did, something tumbled out. A key. 

The thrill of escape was enough to get you on your feet and you began to fiddle with the lock from the inside of the cell. It was too far to reach but you kept stretching until- 

Click. 

You were free. 

“I should put you back in that cell.” A voice called from down the hall. 

You squinted to focus on who it was. Lo and behold, the Red Hood. 

“Oh god,” You breathed, relief flooding your words. “Oh god.” You repeated as you noticed the gun trained on your chest. 

“I don’t want to fight. And even if I did, I couldn’t.” You clarified. Quickly, you realized this was no time for talking and that your knees were about to give out. “I need-”

You couldn’t finish speaking as you collapsed to the ground. You were breathing so shallow, you couldn’t pull in enough air to fill your lungs. 

As you fell, Jason ran toward you and knelt beside you. He looked around and froze, his eyes trained on something in the corner of the room. You craned your neck and saw what he was looking at- a bloody crowbar. 

Before you were left unconscious, you felt Jason lift you into his arms. 

It was a sight to see. The Red Hood carrying a half-dead Havoc through the streets of Gotham. He called for backup and soon the entire BatCrew was focused on saving your life. A warm rag from Nightwing, stitches from Red Robin, a sling from Batman, Robin stabilizing your neck, Batgirl calling Alfred to prepare the cave for your arrival. 

“You’re sure about this?” Nightwing asked Red Hood. 

“I’m sure.” He said, standing off to the side unable to look at what had happened to you. 

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Again, you came to life. You were tucked into a bed you didn’t recognize in a place you didn’t know. The events of that night came flooding back to you and gave you a pounding headache. All things considered, you felt pretty okay and you were proud of yourself for surviving. You sat up with a wince, feeling pain shoot through your abdomen and your arms. 

That’s when you remembered- you had seen Jason. 

As if he knew you were thinking about him, he walked into the room. 

“Oh.” He said, pausing in the doorway. “You’re up.”

You nodded, saying nothing. What could you have said? There was too much to think of. 

He walked into the room and sat in a chair across from you. “I’m glad.” He said, looking down at his hands. 

You nodded again and opened your mouth to speak. A million thoughts rushed to the front of your head and you scrambled to pick just one to say. 

“Thank you.” You chose. 

He shrugged. “You were dying. I thought you were going to.” 

You looked down at the floor.

“Jason, I-”

He shook his head. “Please don’t.” 

“No.” You said forcefully. “Listen to me for once! Jason, I realized something while the Joker was beating the shit out of me. I know why I did what I did, I know what’s wrong with me. It was my dad, I’ve been killing people since I was 8!” 

He looked up at you suddenly, a grimace spreading across his face. “What?” He asked. “How does that…?”

You shook your head. “Fucking listen.”

He did. You continued. 

“My dad used to make me kill people to get him to spend time with him. He used to make me do it because he knew no one would hurt a little girl. I think it deeply ruined the way I view love and the way I go about getting it. I’ve been trying to fix this and I don’t want you back I just want to be a person. I told you I was sick, I told you there was something wrong with me. Jesus Jason, it’s so fucking unfair. You get to kill people and I don’t? I’m evil when I do it but you’re somehow a good guy?”

Jason shook his head. “I don’t… Your dad?”

You stared at him open-mouthed. He was so useless. This was useless. 

“What don’t you understand? Yes. I must have blocked it all out. You don’t know how hard this is for me. I-”

Before you could finish, Jason stood and wrapped you in a gentle hug. You began to sob. “He would- He, he ruined me!”

Jason held you and let you cry and scream and let everything out. And you did. It was beautiful. You didn’t expect Jason to know what to say because how could anyone know what to say after what you’d just told him?

You imagined what you must look like right now, bruised and swollen and disgusting. How could he treat you with such compassion after everything you’d been through? You were so tired of it all. No one could heal the wounds you had. 

“Stay here for a while.” He whispered. “The family will be here for you. You can start to get back on your feet. We’ll talk later, okay?” 

You nodded. He stood to leave and rested a hand on your knee. “I’m glad you’re okay. I missed you.”

With a final glance, Jason left the room. You sat and stared, unsure of what was going to come of any of this. You were glad he left because you didn’t have any more energy to give him. He knew what happened. That was all that mattered right now.

[sandrayofsun]

What Just Happened Pt. 1

Episode 9 of only friends is THAT BITCH!!!!!!!

I don't know if I can fit everything I want into one post but we're going to try. I'll go scene by scene and insert my thoughts and reactions, as always, all opinions are valid, this is just mine!

Also I didn't screenshot everything because I'm lazy, but I got what I thought was most important (hehe)

Let's begin!

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Starting off with Ray going to talk to Sand to clear things up after everything that went down at the party and Sand looking at him LIKE THIS^^ had my jaw on the floor and my nerves quaking

This whole conversation was tension filled from the moment that Ray walked into that music room. As much as people try to analyze Ray's and Sand's motivations, I'm a simple girl at heart, and I was honestly just kicking my feet and squealing because I live for angsty romance. The distance between them, the simmering anger, the love that bubbles underneath it all IS TOO MUCH FOR ME!!!!

I loved Sand's sarcasm, and the honestly it was a little out of pocket for Ray to go to Sand after everything and say that he "thinks" he understands his feelings more now. I too would've been like ok and???

This part had me in shambles because LOOK AT SAND'S FACE! The man he loves is a total dipshit but also the cutest thing alive (Khaotung privilege is real).

LOOK AT SAND WHEN RAY SHOVES HIM!!! I let out an actual scream because wtf was this like they have such insane chemistry I could feel it in my feet. Pushing each other away, but also not being able to stay away from each other. POETIC.

This was so chef's kiss I can't even begin to explain it. Like this is literally what people write about in books, being so desperate for someone that you kiss like you'll never get to kiss them again. I had to rewatch this like 18 times to get it through my head. (clearly because I've never had this LMAO)

This was then OBVIOUSLY interrupted because in what universe are they not interrupted lol. I will however say that I slightly agree with Top here because Mew and Ray haven't at all communicated on where they stand, but also it's implied that they're "together."

Overall this was an angry, desperate, HOT and important make-out for everyone involved.

moving on!

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Sand and Nick's Bestie Getaway was honestly one of the highlights of this episode for me. I think a big part of the plot of this show is how all of these "friends" are not actually very good friends to each other. So it is really heartwarming to see a healthy friendship between these two.

I honestly laughed a lot, and I like they're not part of the main friend group because it creates a good comparison.

(I'm treating everything in this part as "one scene")

I loved seeing Sand once again put his foot down. He is having fun with this bestie and he doesn't want to see Ray. TBH it was also just funny watching Ray get shut down but also get incredibly determined to find and see Sand.

This whole part made me laugh hahahah The face Ray makes when Sand hangs up on his is priceless.

We can only upload 30 images at a time, so part two is (here)

Bye!!

[batrachised]

Hi! I'm so excited that there's a Blue Castle book club happening, it's one of my favorite L. M. Montgomery books and also one of my favorite books of all time and seeing all the posts have made me so happy! I'm planning to reread Blue Castle via audiobook so I can catch up soon! :D

Also, I would love to know your thoughts on Jane of Lantern Hill - I love Jane, and the ending where her parents get back together always makes me cry 💜

I also loved your Blythe kids ranking post, my favorite is Rilla but Walter is a close second, and I have such a soft spot for Rilla/Kenneth.

Anyway, thanks for listening to my rambling, your blog is amazing and I'm thrilled to see more l m montgomery/blue castle fans come out of the woodwork because of the book club!

Oh my gosh...someone asking me my opinion of Jane of Lantern Hill? Giving me an opportunity to talk about my FAVORITE LM Montgomery book??? A GIFT

First of all, about the blue castle book club: WELCOME!! I'm excited to read your thoughts as we approach these next chapters!! It is also one of my favorite LM Montgomery books and favorite books of all time, so I'd like to commend you on your taste. 😌 Rilla and Walter absolutely deserve the top two spots in the Blythe kid ranking as well!

I've written a post about Jane before, but I'll happily repeat some of my thoughts here.

I think Jane of Lantern Hill was one of the last LM Montgomery books I read. After reading so many, you develop expectations about who the main character of an LM Montgomery novel is. Without fail - Anne, Emily, the Story Girl, Rilla, Pat, Valancy Stirling- all of them are dreamy, sensitive, and poetic. This definitely ranges - Valancy is more acerbic than Anne, who is gentler than Emily, who is less ditzy than Rilla - but I think it's safe to say these are the hallmarks of an LM Montgomery main character (excluding short stories - never forget alexander abraham).

Jane is a wee bit of an outlier in this respect. While Valancy pores over John Foster, and Emily and Anne write poetry, and the Story Girl keeps audiences spellbound--Jane is noted to be brilliant in math. She definitely possesses many of the hallmarks listed above, from hating ugly houses to having a flair for reciting, but Jane has a hard practicality that isn't quite as present in the others. Unlike Anne, for example, Jane is very down to earth. That's why she's probably (okay this changes like every day but still) my favorite LM Montgomery heroine; I find her competence and sense appealing.

Now that I think about it, the book shares a lot in common with the Blue Castle. Much like Valancy, Jane is miserable at the beginning of her book, and much like Valancy, the book focuses on her finding a safe space and making it her own in a way. However, if The Blue Castle is romantic, Jane of Lantern Hill is cozy. It is extremely re-readable to me because it is the epitome of cozy. Jane also has to learn to stand on her own two feet and gain her own autonomy, but on its on a homier scale than Valancy's is.

Andrew Stuart is also one of my favorite male characters LM Montgomery has ever written. He holds strong in the top three with Walter and Barney every time. He's technically (on the most technical of technicalities) a romantic interest, but the lens of the book is Jane, and so the lens on Andrew is as a father - and this, this is where the book really shines.

Also, as I've written before, Jane of Lantern Hill is about father-daughter relationships in the most heartwarming way. Jane of Lantern Hill is a love story, but it's the love between a father and his daughter. Andrew Stuart, for all his flaws, is an exceedingly likeable character. Jane--and through Jane, the reader--feels safe with him, and it comes through on almost every page. I think this is what makes the book so cozy. It's the story of a little girl who lives a very cold and lonely life, only to find someone who loves her very much and in that someone, a home.

[sweeetrandall]

here is what happened in miracle mask, to me.

randall is not jealous about his high school girlfriend i genuinely dont think he was that in love with her judging by the amount of status and pressure to marry both of them had like. randall lamented how she wouldnt support him like his dad like i dont think they would have been very happy together ignoring the fact they were teenagers.

i DO think he would still be a terrorist about everyone forgetting about him. but over "stealing his love" he doesnt care he hasnt thought about angela in 18 years. but something intrinsic to his character is wanting to be noticed and acknowledged for his achievements so realizing he had been "wasting time" for so long and hearing about what he used to do/what he did accomplish before he lost it i think he would be pretty upset about that. combined with just being overwhelmed with all the (manipulated) regained memories. yeah i think he would be pretty hurt and do all that.

henry would probably stay and establish monte dor because i do think his "loyalty" is true but its not very heartwarming to me. i think a large part of it is from being raised in an environment where he was always a subordinate made to serve randall he probably genuinely believes its his main purpose. and thats not a "magic of loyalty and friendship" moment to me its kind of tragic. not to mention randalls parents were still alive and given the fact he is still looking after mrs ascot 18 years later i think he held an obligation to the entire family. its also kind of poetic to me that he grew up to be the wealthy and successful successor of the ascot fortune that mr ascot wanted randall to be, coupled with how randall felt like his dad liked henry more than him, its all kind of twisted. and i do think randall would be kind of enraged seeing this.

angela did not lavender marry henry she left the town like hershel did for very similar reasons. the minute mg showed up henry probably contacted her first and didn't bother to contact hershel because he held a grudge against him even before randall died. angela would come to monte dor to observe the situation and go oh hes setting people on fire? and hes speaking in riddles? i think thats randall. have you talked to hershel about this? do you know hes a famous archaeologist who solves village-wide mysteries now? what do you mean you haven't told hershel? im telling hershel.

i wouldnt change anything about how hershel handled it up to mg because i think its beautiful and perfect yeah he would be so wracked with guilt he'd dedicate the rest of his life to his best friend and become him yeah mhm. but i think at the end of it all. randall would feel the strongest connection with him not henry and angela. because hershel was the guy who i think treated him best and respected his legacy, in randalls eyes, after he died... would randall hold a level of resentment toward hershel oh absolutely. but i think most of randalls rage comes from people forgetting him. he has a whole vengeful ghost/angel thing going on. and hershel "every puzzle has an answer" "critical thinking is the key to success" layton like very obviously did not forget him

[mokkkki]

SWTE A1 C10: 5 Winners, 5 Losers 

"Put that in the cauldron on low heat. And kill yourself after. Thanks."

Set in Eurus, a tech and media conference/winter camp for billionaires, Chapter 10 of Sleeping With The Enemy was probably my favorite one to write so far- either for the Princess Mononoke reference or the moving pieces that are kicked into motion. With that, here are the 5 winners and 5 losers from "I Am Landed", as chosen by the very biased person that wrote it! There will be spoilers below the cut.

Winner: James Potter

I hesitated to put James in as a winner because he almost got stabbed, didn't get to brew anything, and his coworker (Remus) had a meltdown, but he proved his innocence to Regulus, and was believed! Granted, he did use unconventional methods to do so, but who can fault him when he got such good results?

Winner: Emma Vanity & Evan Rosier

While Vanity experiences professional victory, complimented by Regulus several times and even high-fived by him, Rosier, who wastes no time flirting with the Eurus attendant, experiences a recreational one. Additionally, we find out that they've made an Unbreakable Vow to never betray Regulus, which has essentially secured them for life.

Winner: Lucius Malfoy's Hair

It's difficult for Regulus to compliment anything without feeling immediately vindictive after, so it was terribly surprising to get a paragraph in which he waxed poetic about Malfoy's hair. I swear I had NO IDEA why I started writing that, only that I was literally shaking with laughter afterward - convinced I was possessed by the "symphony of luminous strands".

Winner (thinks he's a loser): Regulus Black

From an objective standpoint, Regulus is doing pretty well, so far: his father has trusted him to find a spy, destroy Potter, and speak to Riddle's opposition candidate. It's becoming rapidly clear that out of all of the Black spawn, it's Regulus whom Orion trusts the most to deliver corporate duties. Additionally, Vanity secures a dinner with the potential Miss President, Pettigrew snitches on Lucius, and he exchanges the most heartwarming texts with his daughter, reminding us that he does actually have a heart. If that wasn't enough, James also calls him beautiful, even at the receiving end of getting stabbed in the throat, and proves to Regulus that he's trustworthy. He's fucking killing it. But none of that seems to matter to Regulus, who is torn between conflicting emotions regarding sex, attraction, and his father, ending the chapter by sitting and staring dramaturgically on the shower floor.

Loser: Lucius Malfoy

Regulus Black knows he's a spy, and next chapter he plans on exposing it. Do I need to elaborate?

Loser: Narcissa Black & Sirius Black

We didn't get much of the Black kids other than Regulus, this chapter, with Bellatrix being entirely absent, but things aren't looking so hot for either of them; not only are they both hosting the conference their father/uncle eloquently deems "bullshit", Narcissa is the one who brought Lucius along to Eurus, and Remus' poaching isn't making Sirius look too good, either. Not only that, Sirius is imposed under a strict set of rules, and Regulus is starting to question which side his brother is on.

Loser: Orion Black

We're not sure what it is exactly that's being leaked or threatened to leak - only that it has to do with Cygnus, Orion's brother, who he started Greyscar with. Still, he doesn't appear happy about it, which means that we can kind of assume the worst. Also, my heart is still a little bit broken over Regulus putting on his headphones for him :(

Loser: Remus Lupin

Last time we saw Remus, he was just screamed at by Sirius, James, and Regulus - I think it's safe to say he patched things up with Sirius, but it wouldn't be a stretch to say that James is starting to grow uneasy about his motives, and his rather Slytherin philosophy of "the ends justify the means".

read chapter 10 here!

[littleshebear]

Okay, here goes.That feeling  when you wake up and realise it's not a bad dream.

I'm writing this on the bus, on the way to work. I'm wearing my Zavala hoodie and it's absolutely miserable, pouring rain, which seems appropriate.

I'm not usually one to get very upset over celebrity deaths but Lance Reddick's passing has absolutely bodied me. I picked up my phone last night to see about half a dozen DMs warning me what had happened and I genuinely felt like I'd been punched in the gut.

I wish I could say I noticed him in the Wire but that wasn't my introduction, I became a fan because of Fringe. Agent Broyles typified the kind of role that Lance could absolutely in nail in a way few actors could; stern, authoritative but with an underlying compassion and kindness that shone through if you paid attention.

I started playing Destiny in year one and Zavala was my favourite character from the off, the cast grew over the years but he was never toppled from the top spot for me. As soon as I heard him speak, I knew I was in for a treat. You always are when you hear *that* voice.

I mainly played solo and didn't really get involved with the fandom until the run up to Destiny 2. My life was in turmoil at the time, my father passed and my mother followed a few months later. Destiny was an escape and Zavala's character, in particular, was a comforting presence. He's typically strong and imposing, what you'd expect from an FPS leader character but Zavala is so much more than that. He's kind, compassionate, principled. I was, and still  am, fed up of Game of Thrones style moral greys, Zavala's unambiguous goodness was a breath of fresh air and so compelling. I was so ready for a character who embodied goodness, someone who'd always do what was right no matter what. I'd follow him into battle without hesitation (and let's not get too poetic here, let's be honest, I'd climb him like a tree too, I'm only human).

It might seem silly, and not everyone will be able to relate but when your life is falling apart, hearing that voice in your ear telling you, "Be brave," it really meant something to me.

It might be daft to get weepy over someone I didn't know. His characters meant the world to me, his tweets about his dogs made me laugh and his involvement with and enthusiasm for the Destiny community was heartwarming but I didn't know him. But still. I'm heartbroken. I wish I could have met him and told him what Zavala meant to me. He was a comforting voice in my ear and it's gutting to know he won't be around to see The Final Shape. It just feels so wrong and unfair.

So farewell and thank you, Lance. I'm sending all the love to your family, friends and colleagues. I wish we all had longer with you.

The Light provides.

[skzdarlings]

Darling!! How are you? I hope you’re feeling SUPER GREAT because I’m so happy to see MY BELOVED Verisimilitude on my dash again! It was my intro to your blog, and it still holds the best place in my heart :’)

I think I relate so much to the mc bc I grew up in a pretty reserved family and used books and academics as my coping mechanism. EXCEPT I don’t have a playful, romantic, thoughtful, artistic, and crazily handsome Hyunjin in my life HAHA. Having this kind of Hyunjin  is exactly my fantasy tho (lol can’t believe I’m saying this unanimously >,<).

You wrote this so beautifully! It’s poetic yet comical and heartwarming. Truly exquisite! MY COMFORT READ! And your wit! You’re a genius! I cracked up, then went 'ooh' at your wordplay, and then smiled wildly, only to crack up again. How can a story feel so alive with just two main characters (aside from some brief mentions of family members and the ex-bf)? And both of them are so likable!

I’m a sucker for very likable characters, just like mc and Hyunjin here! Big, big green flags!! (Aren’t they? At least, I think they are). 

I love how healthy their communication is, how mc sorts through her thoughts and feelings, and how confident she is about their mutual feelings after thoroughly analyzing the situation. You might think she overthinks, but I see it as a healthy way of processing that doesn’t sabotage herself.

And Hyunjin—very gentlemanly, respectful, and emotionally intelligent (despite being kinda rakish libertine, haha). His demeanor, infectious giggles, and fashion sense here perfectly suit irl Hyunjin. I can hear his lively laugh vividly in my mind every time I read this fic. 

I adore their bond and dynamic! A pragmatic and modest girl x a funky yet soft-hearted boy—perfect combo! Man, I love this fic soooo much! Thanks for writing this, darling! <3 <3 <3 

oh my gosh i saw your reblog again, thank you so much 🥹🧡🧡🧡 that makes me happy to hear it’s your comfort read, it was a comfort write if that makes sense haha I love coming back to these characters. along with accidental acquisition and the bodyguard, i think it’s my favourite piece of mine. oh it makes me so happy to see it so enjoyed 😊🧡🧡🧡

thank you so much for reblogging and messaging, i appreciate it so so so much!! you’re so kind and i wish you well. thanks again and take care! 🧡