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kiefbowl · 1 month

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hi! do you have any advice for negotiating a higher salary? i think the job i was hired to do a few months ago deserves a better pay but idk how to go about asking for it

This is so spooky I was literally thinking about making a post about asking for more money this morning. you must have been listening to my thoughts lol

Yeah, I have some advice, but keep in mind that different companies and industries might have little quirks I'm not aware of, take these points as very broad advice you might want to adapt for your own personal situation:

If you company does any kind of raise schedule (as an example: every year on your anniversary you are entitled to a 1-3% raise based on performance) - if you're about 8-12 weeks until that time, try to hold out until after you get that raise. I only suggest this because almost all companies will tell you the raise you negotiated takes over as your new raise schedule, so this is really just to get more money in the long run. The 8-12 weeks benchmark is just a suggestion to try to keep your request to negotiate and your scheduled raise in different financial quarters, which might help.

Have a clear goal of what you're asking for. Clear doesn't mean "super specific" but it can. At minimum, have the number you're going to be asking for. What's probably better though is to have the number you're going to be asking for if nothing else changes, and what more you'd be willing to do for even more money than that.

Only answer questions that are asked, only provide information as needed. You can start the conversation by saying "I'm coming to you requesting a raise" and let them respond to that. You can say things like "My duties have expanded including xyz" and you can say things like "I think my skillset is valuable" and "I think I provide x value to the company because of y reasons," but don't just launch into a spiel about what you think you deserve without seeing how they react first.

Talk in numbers. Just get straight to the point when they ask how much. Have a number for the amount per year if salary/amount per hour if hourly, plus convert that number into the percentage raise it would be. Asking for 20% more is a big ask, you know what I'm saying? Even if it's fair on the market for you industry, if they're paying that low from the market it means it's built into their business plan and you might want to consider a different company. and if they set a precedent with giving you 20%, they don't have much to stand on when you go tell all your buddies and they start asking for 20%. And if that's the situation at your company, at that point, you might wanna consider just unionizing instead lol.

It's good to consider the other guy on the other side of the table when you're negotiating. People give you things you want if you're considerate of the things they want. Some things to keep in mind that might be on your boss's plate: annual budgets, quarterly budgets, hiring quotas, hiring freezes, established pay structures decided by powers that be way above them that they have no control over, the fact that they will have to take your request to their boss and/or HR to get approval...like speak intelligently to these concerns as best you can. And be in a quid pro quo mindset. The argument is either "I already do this incredibly valuable thing you don't want to lose so give me more money or I will stop doing this by going elsewhere" or "I will do even more incredible value you don't want to lose if you give me more money, or I will do nothing by going elsewhere." Focus on what do they get and what do they lose if you don't get what you want. Except in professional parlance :)

Have confidence that you have every right to just ask. You are not some shit covered indentured peasant speaking to your god appointed king. You are a human person who is allowed to have adult conversations with other adults. If you can keep that confidence of "I'm just an adult having a normal conversation" it'll keep you on track and not get swayed into whatever tangets your boss my hem and haw on. Short, sweet, and to the point as best as possible.

Your boss is probably not fantastic at negotiating because almost no one is. So don't even sweat it. Ambush them a little, be polite, lay it on the table, then ask them what's next. If they seem to be hesitant, weird, put off...you could read malicious evil intent into it, but they're probably just woefully under-prepared and might flail a bit as some distraction. Just be like "Well, we can table this and I'll follow up with you on Friday" if it really seems like they can't get nail down an answer, or if you know they have to talk to their higher up anyway.

You might just get it. It might be the easiest thing you've ever done. I've countered and gotten exactly what I've wanting in 0.005 seconds flat. That's always a bit bittersweet because you just know you could have asked for more lol. Your boss might already have numbers at the ready for when people ask for raises, they just need people to ask. If you're company is doing well and pulling in good revenue, you will probably have a very easy conversation. So go get 'em.

Most importantly, show them your switchblade have fun and just be yourself!!!

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pascaloverx · 5 months

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Rewrite The Stars

Chapter Three

Summary: One photo changes your whole life, when you accidentally bump into a celebrity and the world starts to believe that you are a couple.

chapter two chapter four

A day later and you were already going crazy, all you did was avoid the paparazzi and reporters. Which didn't stop them from getting information about you. At least you've been busy reading the contract. It's no surprise that I'm not the biggest beneficiary of it. But that doesn't mean you won't gain anything from it. I mean, you'd be signing a contract that authorizes you to do your best to make the world believe you've conquered Pedro Pascal. And you'd earn a commission for the time worked, like a acting job. The only inconvenient things are that it's up to Pascal to decide when the relationship ends, and you couldn't inform anyone about this agreement. You want to sign the contract, no doubt you do. But first you need to work out some details with Mr. Pascal. And luckily, you have his agent's phone number. You then ventured this morning sending a message asking Pascal's agent to ask him to meet you.

"Did you sign?" Asks a voice behind you that you recognize as your future fake boyfriend.

"Negative. But I will sign it. I know your agent wouldn't agree to modify some aspects of this contract." You tries to look confident but you actually didn't expect Mr. Pascal to come.

"What modifications?" Pedro speaks curiously, looking at you fixedly which makes you a little nervous.

"If we're going to pretend to date, you're going to have to actually pretend to be my boyfriend. I don't want to be the only one trying. I saw that in the contract, I will have to be your fake girlfriend even during family moments." You speak almost stuttering. Damn, there's no way to pretend to be casual in front of Pedro.

"That, I can do. Of course, we only have my spare moments. It's important to me that my family also thinks that what we have is real." Pascal speaks next to you. In fact you two are in a shopping mall parking lot. He's wearing a cap and a hoodie, so you think no one will probably notice. It helps that your meeting is happening in the early hours of the morning, when there is hardly any movement.

"Another thing I would like to ask is that the end of our relationship be something mutually agreed upon. Before you misunderstand me, I will not refuse to end our false relationship.I just want to be warned in advance and be able to determine how we are going to fake our end." You say, looking into his eyes. He appears to be carefully analyzing your request.

"As long as you know that when it's over, it's over. But I think it's fair that you say something about our breakup. Our fake breakup." Pascal seems to want a confirmation that you understand the fact that everything will be fake.

"And one last thing, after we're done pretending all of this. I don't want to receive any more financial compensation for this." This was perhaps the information that surprised him the most.

"You don't have to do this, it's only fair that you get paid for your work." He speaks as if he finds your request strange.

"You said exactly the right thing, getting paid for my work. My job is to fake date you and when it ends, it's like being fired. See, do I know how to see things professionally? No need being afraid that I won't be able to be a professional just because..." You hesitate to say the first thing that came in your mind.

"Just because?" Pedro questions, approaching you who is afraid to say what you are thinking.

"Just because I'm clearly your fan. But I have to be honest, I need financial stability more than taking advantage of our situation. As soon as I'm done playing your girlfriend,I'm going to focus my strength on having a normal steady job and getting on with my life." You won't admit your crush on him so easily, but the truth is that you really need this opportunity.

"I will do everything in my power to meet your demands. But you know this will mean that another contract will have to be made." Pascal says while holding his hands in his pocket.

"Until then, you'll have to trust my word. I'll be your fake girlfriend with all the perks and bonuses of that situation." You say, extending your hand to Pedro, who extend his hand. You two shake your hands together as if making a deal. Until you two hear a strange noise, from a curious person who probably knows no limits.

"Want to do something risky?" Mr. Pascal says while we are still practically holding hands.

"What?" You ask curiously, since you thought he would want to hide. He then pulls you close to him and gives you a hug. A long hug that seems very tender. When he stops hugging you, he kisses your forehead as if he really were your boyfriend.

"See you tomorrow, girlfriend. Everything you need will be ready tomorrow." He speaks and heads towards the car. Whoever was watching us leaves with him. And you go home quickly.

tag: @wanniiieeee

#fanfic pedro pascal #pedro pascal x y/n #pedro pascal x you #pedro pascal x reader #pedro pascal fanfiction #fake dating

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not-poignant · 11 months

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What made you decide to host original fiction on AO3? You're the first (favorite) author doing serial original fic online that I think of these days, though I've not dabbled since independent domains were the most common strategy. I'm hoping to make progress on a project of my own in the soon, but am having trouble finding sites without fairly restrictive content policies--are there/were there other contenders for hosting Fae Tales that would have let you go so dark, or is it AO3 or bust?

Hi anon!

I think from your tone, you're starting off with the assumption that I was trying to be a professional writer and then chose AO3, and that's not the path I took at all!! No one in their right mind generally chooses AO3 if they want to make a profit off of their original writing for a lot of reasons, and a lot of fanfiction authors leave AO3 so they can make a profit off their original writing (and some do both - write fanfic under one name, and original fiction under a completely different name. My path isn't even the mainstream fanfic writer's way of breaking into original fiction, lol).

So my journey was basically that:

I was writing fanfiction on AO3 that became quite popular in its small fandom, and I put two OCs (Original Characters) into that story that got especially popular and started getting fanart during the fanfic. A few people at the time said 'I ship these two' and I was like 'eh I don't want to write it.' And then in typical fandom fashion eventually I was like 'okay I'll just give it a try.'

I wrote several PWP hatefucking chapters mostly to see if they even really worked as a couple (they did!) - since they weren't a couple in the fanfic, they were mortal enemies, lol - and these chapters popped off among a very small number of people and I thought 'you know what, these characters deserve an actual story, because I don't want their tale to have a tragic ending' (which it would have done).

So I wrote more of the story, and eventually I got a message from a reader saying 'hey can you open a Patreon account so we can support your original writing, because it doesn't feel fair that we're getting all of this for free.'

So I opened a Patreon account.

And then about 3 years later I thought 'actually...I think I can turn this into a proper job.' And I...tried lol. It's not a very 'proper job' by the standards of people who started original writing purely for income, but it is quite a proper job for me, lol. I still write fanfiction because I love it.

I never chose AO3 as a place to build a career exactly, I just put original fiction there because that's where the readers were who already liked the original characters, and it didn't make sense to put it anywhere else. I also never expected at the time to make a formal leap into original fiction, I was actually planning another fanfic and then got completely derailed because we were all enjoying Fae Tales so much.

I stay there because I can post any fictional content I like pretty much - no matter how taboo - without fear of reprisal from the site or fear of having my account banned etc. for content. I stay because the warning and tagging system is the most sophisticated in the world. I stay because the search system is also the most sophisticated in the world. I stay because I love the spirit of fandom, and the people who find my original fics there already understand reading serials and WIPs and ongoing stories. I stay because I really enjoy AO3 comment culture, which is uniquely different to anything else anywhere on the internet, but especially other free serial sites like Wattpad, Royal Road, Inkitt and more. I stay because having to invite people to come to my Tumblr to see my posts and excerpts and sometimes find out about Patreon is a feature and not a bug, because it means the people who eventually find their way to my Patreon probably want to be there more than the average reader who never needs to leave AO3.

I stay there because Wattpad needs incredibly short chapters and I like longer chapter lengths (and long serials). I stay there because the comment culture of Royal Road is a lot of 'um, actually' folks alongside some decent folks, and you really have to love constant constructive (and not so constructive) criticism even on your most viral stories, and I am baby. I stay on AO3 because my friends are there, and so are many other folks who I enjoy the thoughts and company of.

To my knowledge, the only other place that allows really taboo content officially (i.e. not 'it's against the rules but everyone does it') is probably Ream, which is a subscription site like Patreon. And they're very recent. I will be setting up a mirrored version of my Patreon account there for all the folks who can't access Patreon due to like...credit card / bank reasons.

If you want to write a super dark, taboo serial, there aren't many free serial sites in the world where that's truly okay. I'm going to take some risks on Wattpad soon with the Fae Tales canon and we'll see how we go, lmao. AO3 is particularly unique because it started for many of us fanfiction writers who were getting banned and censored on other fanfiction and fandom platforms (like Livejournal Strikethrough, which was a huge historical event in fandom around censorship), so it literally - in many ways - was invented to protect and give space to the people who are writing adult or taboo fanfiction (and then later also original fiction). It is designed to be a safe haven for those of us who understand that fiction is just fiction when it comes to sexual fantasy content.

In the past year I have considered other dedicated serial sites for my content and frankly I don't believe any of them are 'safe' for me re: the nature of my writing (I don't feel my writing is as dark as some, but it certainly has 'rape as titillation' quite a bit, and pretty broad scale dubcon). Royal Road doesn't suit my genre/s, Inkitt is possible, but I'm not sure if my work will do well there, Wattpad is a risk but is huge and I'm not mad if my account gets banned there, Tapas allows some taboo, but is very clear that it wants no serials intended for the purpose of sexual gratification and requires 500-1500 chapters maximum, which is a bit of a downer for someone like me who has 3-10,000 word chapters, lol.

If you want to be a professional writer of adult sexual/taboo content who makes money off your writing, I wouldn't recommend hosting your works on AO3, I'd recommend publishing novels and when you have enough of a backlist, potentially offering chapters of future novels as early access on Ream (Patreon will actually also ban accounts with taboo content if you're hosting it on Patreon - and while most of us are safe at the moment, they get stricter over time).

AO3 is, imho, a great place for original authors who already love writing fanfiction or reading fanfiction, and already love fandom, and want to participate in the culture with original stories. Readers on AO3 are very savvy, clued-in people who are overall likely to be suspicious rather than welcoming of original fiction on AO3 in general (many refuse to read it outright), and who also can tell when a newcomer author is just there to try and make a profit off them. But they are also some of the most ride or die, wonderful, best readers in the world once they love your work. (I know this from experience as a reader too, lol, I am ride or die for a few authors there myself).

That doesn't mean it can't be done, it just means there's a steep learning curve re: fandom etiquette (thoroughly worth it, do recommend it, it just will take some time - months, not weeks - to feel it out). AO3 also strongly prefers/requires all original fiction there be posted 'in the spirit of fandom' - which has broad interpretations, but it does mean an effort needs to be made to at least understand and enjoy fandom.

But yeah if you're purely professional career focused, AO3 is not a first-line strategy imho. That's why...there's not many people doing it this way - even viral fanfiction authors don't do it this way, anon, when they decide to writing original fiction based off their fanfiction success. Use Smashwords, Ream, your own host site for direct sales etc. there are erotica and dark fantasy authors who are making WAY more money than I am using paths like this.

I love my path, I love it, and I do believe more people could use it and make it work, but I'll be honest with you - I know I could be making more money if I chose different paths, I'm on this path because it's fun.

#asks and answers #pia on writing #pia on publishing #my path is 'oh god i tripped and fell into getting paid for my writing by accident'#'oh shit actually i think i'm going to make this a job'#at no point did i ever make a smart business decision because i was always just #following the readers and what they wanted #because i was (and am) having so much fun with them #i've been making a few more *deliberate* business decisions lately #but only if they don't compromise my ethics and purpose #which means there are plenty of times i've chosen a path that doesn't give me as much money #or *any money*#which is not how most of y'all are doing this dsalkfjasdfa

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chaoticvictorianspirit · 6 months

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heyyyyy, so I'll get a group of the (2) of us, a (4) horsepeople of the nopocalypse, and a (7) - God loves sevens - for the music ask.

(if I have to answer number two you're doing it as well goddammit)

I suppose it's only fair for me to join the dark confessions club with number 2, but you are right, it's an evil question. Then again what is friendship about if not exchanging potential blackmail material and trusting the other person won't actually use it against you... Speaking of which, you seriously don't need to worry about me judging your Taylor Swift phase for I myself am not without sin! In fact...

2. Most embarrassing music phase?

Avert your eyes, for my shame is too great. I used to be....a 1D girl. From maybe 2013-2016 so I can't even say it was a short lived psychotic breakdown or a ghost possession (wanted to say demon at first but we both know demons have much higher standards). It's one of my deepest personality flaws and red flags. Laying my soul bare here.

4. What song from your childhood do you still like?

This is a tricky one! I actually love many of the songs my dad used to play when I was a kid, it's mostly Karel Kryl and similar folk singers. One that stands out would be Král a klaun, in case you wanna check it out. Also another childhood obsession of mine was the musical adaptation of the story of Joan of Arc, I know all the lyrics to all the songs to this day. But since these answers don't really make sense to anyone outside of my linguistic and cultural background, if we were talking solely about English songs I'd probably say Love Is Strange (Mickey and Sylvia) cause I remember being obsessed with it after watching Dirty Dancing for the first time and I still think it's an absolute banger. (fun fact as a treat: I was definitely way too young to watch that movie and after seeing those grinding dance scenes I honestly believed for years that's how babies are made)

7. Top 3 songs to sing in your car to?

When driving alone I mostly tend to belt musical showtunes or whatever blorbo-adjacent song is currently plaguing me :'DD. I somehow always end up with M.I.A. (Starkid - Black Friday) since that's the only song I ever recorded semi-professionally and I've been chasing that high ever since (alas with no backtrack and autotune it's usually a rather humbling experience lol). At this moment my other two go-to songs would be Old Fashioned Lover Boy (Queen) and From Eden (Hozier). None of that has of course anything to do with a certain redheaded snek. Not at all. I am being so normal about him.

Sorry for the short essay, I'm in a chatty mood (and also I just love talking about music).

#ask #slightly doxing my nationality here but no-one reads this blog so we're fine I think

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scuopsie · 2 years

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if i can speak - i think both “parties” of fans are in the wrong. fans who are adamantly for the group as a seven need to respect the fact that the boys have “gone their own ways” (in the public eye and professionally anyway - i am not so delusional to think these boys don’t hang out still) but fans who are fine with the group as a six also need to respect that people really got hurt during that time and they’re entitled to express that. it’s not fair for anyone to be telling anyone how to feel about it but when your behaviour and actions are now affecting someone else you need to take a moment to think about whether you’re simply emoting how you feel or you’re now imposing your feelings and wants on someone else (without the consideration of how it makes them feel or what kind of a position you’re putting them in - this goes for both “parties”)

as someone who became a fan literally last year i’ve never know mx as more than six but i understand the struggle and pain that comes with losing members of groups especially in a highly publicised and riddled with rumours type of way. it sucks so much and that horror kind of sticks with you for a long time. i’ve watching old mx stuff and i grieve the fact that i became a fan so late because i never got to see wonho in the group.

this all being said i don’t really know if i have a place to speak because i am such a new fan but that’s my opinion. everyone is right in their feelings but not necessarily in their actions.

Maybe I should’ve been more clear in my other ask; the side you're refering to isn't the same one I was talking about.

1)the delusional ot7 stans who keep pushing their ot7 narratives down everyone including monsta x and wonho and make them uncomfortable

2)the normal ot7 + wonho fans who support both monsta x and wonho individually as well as grieving the absence of wonho and not excluding him from things he was involved with.

3)fake woke stans bashing both other parties as if they're the same.

i didn't mention the first one in my previous ask because in my head they're a minority and i didn't want to consider them an entire group of stans (I may have downplayed their numbers) and that I thought that there was no questioning that they're 100% in the wrong. so yeah I mostly agree with what you're saying but we were talking about different groups of people.

I don't mean to be insensitive but I don't think you or anyone who didnt experience 2019 understands what monbebe and monstax+wonho went thru then. reading through the stories of the events and even having gone thru members leaving other groups doesn't even come close to really knowing how it was like and even I wasn't ulting monsta x. so even I don't fully get it and I'm still devastated just thinking about it (and remembering bits and pieces hearing about it back then). so I wholeheartedly believe that newer who didn't experience this have absolutely no right telling older mbbs to "move on". (I know u r not saying that. Im speaking generally)

even for the more extreme ones who refuse to accept that wonho will probably never join monsta x and they may never talk about each other or be seen together publicly, telling them to ‘move on’ is only going to make it worse. they just need to find a way to deal with this and understand that their intrusive actions and words will only make things more awkward and difficult for both monsta x and wonho.

I support wonho as a solo and consider him one of the best soloist of this generation, but in my heart he will always be monsta x's wonho too. I will never mention monsta x and wonho in each other's comment/fancall/concert erc or encourage people to do so because I understand that it would be pointless and disrespectful, but I don't think I'll ever move on and not be upset about the fact that wonho had to leave and start from 0 to get where he is now.

#one of he arguments anti ot7s (idk how else to refer to them dkdkd) use is that wonho is thriving now in a way he never did/could in mx #and i have to disagree #he could’ve had a solo career alongside his place in the group and it would probably be much easier to succeed actually #if the events of 2019 never happened he could’ve had a solo debut without the weight of those false allegations dragging him down #sure maybe it wouldn’t have been his main thing but in my personal opinion if i had to choose between having full time solo wonho and the-#-events of 2019 never happening id choose the latter because that situation hurt so many people most of all wonho himself.#id rather him not have gone thru that #but i cant change the past and insisting on wanting things to go back as they were before 2019 is delusional and impossible #so i will support him and monsta x and love them as they are now #but i will never be okay with what happened 2019 or be able to see it as a silver lining that solo wonho came out of it #i think only post-2019 mbb/wenee could feel that way #every once in a while i will cry abt missing wonho in monsta x and their interactions together here but never directly TO THEM (like on twt-#-or other platforms commete and just places they might see it)#ask #anon

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vatt-world · 5 days

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And Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Know 'em both.

History?

Know it.

Wolf?

Heart, Mambo, plus I know all the new scenes

backwards and forwards.

Uh, please.

I'm sleeping with the director.

I basically blocked the whole show.

Well, I'm still the understudy last time I checked.

Honey, when Rebecca Duvall goes down,

everything's up for grabs.

You're gonna have to pry that part

out of my cold, dead hands. [Glasses clinking]

Mm. Really?

Well, I have one word for you… "Unstable."

/// was foolish. I made mistakes.

And get your ass to my rehearsals on time,

and stop messing about with your understudy.

In fact, stop messing about with me.

Another op'nin' of another show,

in Philly, Boston, or Baltimo'.

I like that. - I like you.

A chance for stage folks to say hello.

Another op'nin' of another

Take it, baby.

show.

// Listen, I have a really good idea

for a song, for Karen and Ivy.

We agreed the shadow selves weren't gonna sing, remember?

This is different, and it's already finished.

It's a number we wrote for Heaven on Earth

that got cut at the last minute.

It's a great number.

I'm not putting in a new song during tech, Tom.

Could you at least try to be open?

Why?

Ted, hey.

You're not called for another hour, are you?

I have to talk to you--both.

Everything okay? - Great.

Well, great for me. I got a pilot.

A pilot, great.

It starts shooting next week in Las Vegas,

I'm nervous.

You get nervous? You're Rebecca Duvall.

Yeah.

When I was your age, I thought I'd reach this plateau

and fear would stop.

I'd finally stop worrying.

But it never does.

It never goes away.

Great. - Yeah.

Sorry.

I can do this. - Honey…

Now? - Yes. // No one saw fit to tell me that my leading man has left the show?

Yeah, we just didn't want to worry you.

Worry me? Half my scenes are with Ted.

We preview in two days,

and you dump this on me in front of the cast?

I need a minute.

Rebecca! - Derek, I don't understand!

Rebecca, wait. - You don't help me.

You don't talk to me.

Because I don't have time, okay?

Look, it is tech. It will make you crazy.

It's all about the set and the lights.

That's what it is, all right?

Listen to me.

You go to wardrobe.

There's a hundred costumes that need fitting, okay?

// You know, Marilyn was always afraid of being a joke.

Well, that feeling of not being authentic,

having something to prove…

Use it.

Good.

Oh, and if I were you…

I'd think about using your star power.

Don't throw it around, though.

Revel in it. Find the joy in it.

It's your escape from the terror.

Okay.

Uh, that's usually my thing.

What? Oh, I was just--

It's okay.

There's nothing going on between derek and rebecca.

Everything okay? - Yeah. // I heard from Tom this morning how well things are going.

Derek staged the new number for the ensemble.

Things must be going well. If you have time to run into new york.

I'm just gonna say it. // But ultimately, it was your mistake.

Now, I don't think it's fair

to keep an entire production hostage over--

I'm not holding anyone hostage.

I have millions on the line.

I have everything on the line.

So do I! - Eileen.

Hi. What's, uh, what's going on?

// They call her Marilyn Monroe.

She's gorgeous. I bet she's really gonna hit.

Blondes are a dime a dozen in this town.

You're never gonna hear from her again.

I don't know, I think she's--

Okay, stop. S--just please stop.

It's not terrible.

Do not tell me it is not terrible.

It is truly dreadful.

Isn't my entrance yet?

Rebecca, how's that change coming?

I never said I was a writer.

And Julia isn't here to write it.

By the way, now she's probably never going to come.

If we hire michael, I don't know what she's gonna do.

There is no "If" about it.

She's gonna have to suck it up and be professional.

We can't expect Rebecca to rehearse without a leading man.

And I am not doing three weeks of previews

without a book writer or a lyricist.

Rebecca… Rebecca.

What is going on?

The evening gloves are hard to get on and off when she's sweaty.

// Tom, do you honestly think

I have never thought about all of this before?

I made a decision to do what I love to do,

and I accept everything that comes along with that.

Whatever happens next, I accept it.

This is what theater is.

It is joy one day, and it's gone the next.

It's like a religion,

and I don't apologize for wanting to be a part of that,

and I don't wish for something more.

I really don't.

You are…

my best self.

Oh, lord! // I just asked you to marry me, and you ran off to go to some party.

I didn't know there was a party.

Well, fine, but when you found one, you thought,

"Great, let's go and have a good time.

Forget about the stupid sod who wants to marry me."

Stop it. That isn't what happened!

Do you have any idea how much I've sacrificed for you?

I could be in Washington,

but instead, I stayed in New York

and let Denby take a crowbar to my career

so you could be in this stupid show.

Don't ever call this show stupid.

Fine, it's a brilliant show.

Whatever.

You never said anything to me about Washington.

You're not the only one who can withhold information.

R.J. helped me to find a job in D.C.

Ugh, great, R.J. - Yeah, R.J.,

R.J. who at least makes the effort to listen to me.

Well, maybe you should go be with R.J. then!

I was with her! // tech love u finished pilot nervous dump stop trying we can get something else hostage please stop book writer learning love to do party

previews few notes fool's paradise killed new ending alright attention are u ok moving target totally unprepared

You need me?

I just had a few notes I wanted to go over…

About that follow light.

Follow spot.

You're adorable.

So you didn't think you had enough on your hands.

Ivy, Julia, Michael Swift, first preview tonight.

I have to make sure Rebecca has everything she needs.

If this blows up in any way, Derek,

I'll strangle you.

Here comes Ivy. How are you? // listen up, please. We have a lot to do today.

Now, I don't want anyone living in a fool's paradise,

but I would say we're in pretty good shape

for our first preview tonight.

All right, all right. Quiet.

You know I hate enthusiasm.

Very funny.

Hello, my darling.

Okay, we're gonna bounce around

a little bit on the notes today,

of which I have a significant number,

but as you all know,

You can't end a musical with a suicide.

But that's what she did. She killed herself.

There's a lot of theories about what she did.

I thought you wanted it darker.

I want it to work, darling, all right?

What if she had a reunion with her younger self?

What if Norma Jean came to visit her?

They did that in the HBO movie, didn't they?

Ashley Judd.

You saw that?

I saw everything. And you know what?

In everything, she dies.

Well, maybe she did,

but Bombshell is going to run forever,

and every night, that audience is going to rise to its feet

in a standing ovation.

Now, this is a three-performance weekend,

and we're gonna need that new ending

by Monday morning, and that's all there is to it.

She died!

She's really never been this mad at me.

You guys are like a married couple. // Rebecca needs my attention,

and I'm giving it to her.

Is there any other approach?

Is that all this is to you?

We're opening a show,

and you and I are professionals.

Yeah.

Yeah, we are.

That's why we do well together.

No one applauded. //

Are you okay?

Fine.

You don't seem fine.

Are you sleeping with Derek?

Excuse me?

I'm sorry, are you interested in him?

No. It's just, Ivy's been seeing him,

so I'm surprised.

I didn't know.

Which one's Ivy again? // That's a big decision,

but there's work we need to do on the ending.

So don't leave town. No tweeting.

Keep your cell phones on. This is a moving target. // And second, Ivy… Ivy knows it better than I do.

You're the understudy.

No, they don't rehearse understudies

until after previews.

Aside from that week when Rebecca was late,

I haven't done it, and I'm totally unprepared.

Rebecca's probably coming back.

I want her to come back. I want her…

bombshell

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chromatic-lamina · 9 months

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Get to know your fic writer-ask game!

6 Do you have your work beta'd? How important is this to your process?

9 Do you comment on stories you read?

23 Best writing advice for other writers?

24 Worst writing advice anyone ever gave you?

29 What’s your revision or editing process like?

40 You’ve posted a fic anonymously. How would someone be able to guess that you’d written it?

70 When asked, are you embarrassed or enthusiastic to tell people that you write?

74 You’ve posted a fic anonymously. How would someone be able to guess that you’d written it?

Ah, you are the best! I think I'll have to answer these under a cut after the first one. It's my only mail, so I'll answer all :D

Asks are from this link

6, 9, 23, 24, 29, 40, 70 and 74 finished (74 & 40 are the same above, but 40 is different on the ask). Asks still open if anyone wants to play!

6 Do you have your work beta'd? How important is this to your process?

No, except if it's a piece I really want to get right. For example, a story based on artwork, or for a gift exchange, etc. Sometimes I get friend sto beta fics for zines, etc., even if there is a writing mod. For anything submitted professionally anywhere, creative or non-fiction, I highly recommend getting a second pair of eyes on the work.

9 Do you comment on stories you read?

Not all, but a fair number, yes.

23 Best writing advice for other writers?

You can't edit anything if you don't have anything on the page. Write out of order. Write through your blocks. There is no such thing as a filler chapter. If the chapter is boring for you, it's boring for others. If you work on why you think that particular passage, etc., is boring, you'll figure it out, and have a passage that you'll probably end up loving. Your first draft is a draft, so don't treat it as if it should be a finished piece of work or you'll get nowhere.

24 Worst writing advice anyone ever gave you?

I don't think I've ever received any. Everything in moderation. Take note that guides are talking generally, not specifically.

29 What’s your revision or editing process like?

Time-consuming. I write down whatever's burning at the back of my brain, even if it doesn't make much sense. It will find its place eventually. I try to get the whole fic out (if it's a one shot) as much as I can, and then go back and edit. Because time is a thing, this means that I can be editing the fic before it's a whole draft, though, thereby contradicting my advice above.

If it's a multi-chapter and there's an idea and notion that you love but it's out of sequence, write it. I feel that you'll lose your passion for that scene if you don't, although not everyone will agree with me. There comes a point in your editing process with a multi-chap where you need an outline. Even if it's very vague, it lets you know where you're going and what you have and haven't done.

Write placeholders where there are obvious weaknesses or you don't have the time to write the piece out yet. For example:

"Blah, blah, blah," he said. [insert action] <<-- being the placeholder.

I do regret fics that I put out before they're ready cos I spend all my time getting them up to speed on AO3 instead of in my documents. But even if I'm happy, there's still stuff to edit!

40 If someone were to make fanart of your work, what fic or scene would you hope to see? (I know it says differently above, but 74 & 40 are the same on this Ask, but not in the original).

A friend said they were really trying to get a scene from screen/shiki-e where Law, Marco and Chopper are by the river, and Chopper is fishing cherry blossom petals out of the water with Law's hat. I think that was the scene they were mentioning. They said it was difficult to draw, but it'd be great to see that come to life. Possibly from Bioluminescence where Hakugan is floating in the deep, and Ikkaku's photograph floats by him, and a very colourful jellyfish.

Any art is a blessing, really! Whatever tickles the artist's fancy.

74 You’ve posted a fic anonymously. How would someone be able to guess that you’d written it?

I don't really hide my writing style or the darker themes that I write, so it's pretty easy to guess my anon fics. They're anon maybe cos' I think a lot of subscribers subscribe to me for the G-T rated work now, perhaps. Or perhaps the themes are a bit too rough for me at times too.

70 When asked, are you embarrassed or enthusiastic to tell people that you write? Fanfiction? No-one really knows other than tumblrites and other fandom folk. I'm happy to tell them, cos we're all doing the same kind of thing.

#one piece #get to know your fic writer meme #ninhaomaya #chromasks #chromanswers #shoot some your way once i go for a walk #writing meta #writing questions #fanfiction #chromafic #chromafics #ask meme

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princess-pill-enjoyer · 1 year

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It is so important to find a good therapist. It truly is.

Personal vent about my therapist moral of the story is if you think something's weird, it is 💀

This dude..

For one, bro like plain doesn't take notes which would be fine if he remembered like... ANYTHING I said. I said I took pills, he asked what kind, I said dph, dude said oh that has alcohol in it then diagnosed me with mild alcohol abuse COMPLETELY UNRELATED TO WHAT TF I JUST EXPLAINED just cause I said I drink on rare occasions. Like mf.. I drink so little you can't even count it against me. It's so few and far between. Single digits per year probably. And I'm around my family when I'm drinking so it's not like they'd let me get blackout drunk anyway. Why diagnose me off of that instead of the fucking addiction that ACTUALLY impacted my life?

But I'm like okay maybe that's a technicality thing that's not fair to him.

So then I keep on coming. Everyday i come in and he has me fill out this depression and anxiety screening form. I think its weird since it's just a screening form and he's already diagnosed me with anxiety and major depressive disorder.. so why are you screening me twice a week.... we've already established that i have it. But what makes it sting is how he sits there and compare the numbers everytime as if that's the end all be all of whether or not I'm still struggling. I swear this one time I marked a few 2s instead of 3s and after scoring a whopping 2 points lower than my previous one, he was all talking bout oh see I think therapy is good for you you're already seeing improvements. Like nigga. Do you understand how mental illness works..? It's a general screening form. That I'm filling out. TWOOOO. TIMES. A. WEEK. If I filled it out like it's printed I'd have the exact same answers every single time. What's the point of screening me that often?

But I'm like okay cool. Maybe that's protocol and I just know from here on I have to do it by the letter. Doesn't matter if it's completely useless atp.

So then he started having me do "meditation" in the beginning that lasts like 10 mins. It gets so aggravating after like 3 but I'm thinking maybe he's dragging it that long cause I'm really seeming restless. So I try to sit completely still and breathe like I'd expect him to want me to. But then he goes on and on and on to the point where Im opening my eyes and just scanning the room atp. Just bored. And dude still got his eyes closed breathing

🥲

He finally just pissed me off today when I said I ghosted all my friends a while ago and haven't spoken to anyone in a while. And dude later gon ask me if I have any non alcoholic friends Ive talked to this week. Like okay. Fuck off. It's not even a thing of you just forgetting after having patient after patient! YOURE JUST NOT LISTENING. I said i ghosted my friends 2 weeks ago WITHINNN this one hour long appointment. Did you really not care to remember that? Did that not ring any alarm bells? And I can't think of a single scenario where it'd be acceptable. If you don't know what ghosting is, ask. If you didn't hear me, ask. If you don't understand why I did it, ask. You don't get to brush past that as a professional. Why am I even here if we're just repeating the same questions over and over again with you only paying attention to the parts that you care to talk about?

AND IM NOT AN ALCOHOLIC

Fuck this dude. I have two more appointments scheduled that I'm not gonna bother to slither out of. I'll say it'll be my strike two and three appointments. If I still feel no different towards him, I won't schedule anymore. I feel like ive given too many chances atp. But at the same point, maybe it really was an off day every other time I've had other paperwork to fill out too which maybe effected the quality of the appointments. I think it's only fair to have a few test appointments lmao. Plus I have a psych evaluation coming up so I don't wanna stop going and have dude take back his referral 💀💀

Wait... damn. I only have the strike three appointment my fucking jobbbbb. Whatever ig. I want to just miss but I'm not gonna bother. I'm gonna bring it up tho. Maybe he'll learn from it and be better for other people

I think that was too fundamental of a problem to come back from. I only have one hour a week to somehow someway stop being angry at him? And to start trusting dude again at that. I still get bitter over my friends bs how tf do I find the positive to make me stick around when it's just some random dude.

Oh well that and the first appointment I had with him?

Dude said talk therapy doesn't usually work for people with long term issues like mine.

I shoulda just took the hint and dipped. Wanted to give dude the benefit of doubt so bad.. 😑

Okay nvm never going back did not realize I wasn't even following my own damn advice. Why was I still gonna give him more chances

#vent

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unqompleted · 2 years

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my first experience (and probably the last if they don't manage to be better) to comifuro

Okay this will be an essay of my rant to this fucking event. AND DISCLAIMER before someone could sue me *cough cough UU ITE*, this whole post isn’t made to cast down the event nor the organizer. I wrote this as a study case, since I’m not only a japanese themed event enthusiast but also an event management graduate.

First of all, the ticketing. They open some ticketing booth, idk how many but from their instagram post there was only 5 tix booths. This is fucking stupid, doesn't make any sense, since they do prepare 13.000 tix a day. Can't they do math??? 13.000 divided into 5, so 1 booth must handle 2.600 ppl. Considering the ticketing process should be handled in 1-2 minutes, so you get how much time for those 2.600 ppl per booth to get their tix. Wow. Imo they should open like 10 on-site tix booth for 13.000 people.

Okay there was presale tix, which was sold online. But are the presale tix buyer could pass the gate faster? Nope, because the event only had one entrance gate, both for the presale tix and onsite tix holder. WOW a huge red flag.

Then, the event officers. I can barely see them, like in the whole basement queue, I mean the three-times-zigzag queue (yes crowded is an understatement for the queue), there was only one person. ONE. They also didn't really communicative. I didn’t catch if they holding a HT or not to communicate with each other. It was when me and my friends fed up (after 3 fucking hours) and walked out from the queue when we knew the lines outside the hall was actually chaos, the tickets were sold out (and ppl still lined up until the basement area bcs they didn't know this). The officer at the basement didn't say anything about this.

But I think the most problematic issue is the lack of information from the organizer. You see, the Instagram account is not really informative. When other event is actively post literally everything that happens on site, they didn't. There was no so-called live report Instagram Stories, so the visitors didn't know how huge was the crowd until they see it by themself. The queue keep growing numbers because people didn't really know what happened at the venue. OH did I mention the connections at the venue sucks?? The signal said 4G but it's really hard for me to text on Whatsapp. Well, maybe that's why the organizer couldn't even post any stories, but that can be fixed by preparing an alternative wifi router or something for themselves.

I guess the organizer failed to see how big the excitements of the market. Comifuro 15 was delayed for 2 years, so it just fair for people to get overhyped by their comeback. But I heard from other friends who came on the second day, it was much better than the first one, even if the crowd already gathered since 6 AM in the morning (lmao). At least they tried to fix their crowd management.

It's such a shame for a big doujin/indie artist exhibition to ended up like this. I went there to buy some goods from my fav artists, to support their works. I wish they hire a professional event organizer tho, not because I'm a practitioner in this field, but because I think it could be better if it was organized in the right hand. Shameless self-promo aside, I'm more than happy to share my knowledge and solutions, to support this weebs community into the better, of course as an event specialist. Slide on my dm, maybe we could talk about the consultation fee lmao jk.

#comifuro 15 #idk how to tag lol #did i just ignore my journal article for 3 days to write this for just 2 days? yes

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khodorkovskaya · 2 years

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first of all your family situation sounds really complicated, and im so so sorry. You need a strong support base, especially if you're going to take care of that poor child. but also you dont sound like you're getting any (?) support from your bf, either in family turmoil or in professional/student ventures, or at the house, or with your needs. You may be "happy" while with him but does anything he *does* make you happy? I don't want to bash him at all but he doesnt seem to be doing his part

i don't know what he's supposed to do it this situation, frankly. he doesn't want to take care of my half-sister in the future and that's fair, this whole thing is fucked up. the worst case scenario of how things might turn out is obviously bad, but even the not-so-worst case scenario is already scary. i totally get where he's coming from. i would've loved a bit more empathy from him but he's not a very empathetic person in general. and it's hard to have empathy towards alcoholics who value booze over their own child, i get it.

and for the other stuff, i myself don't know if im really getting the support i need. i have a very strong support system within my family (mum and stepdad), so i technically don't feel like i need more. but im starting to wonder if this will last. i feel like if we have serious issues to deal with (like the half-sister adoption situation), my bf and i are gonna struggle a lot. we don't have a lot of values in common, so when it comes to difficult situations where there are no right and wrong answers, we never agree on what to do.

the thing is, i think he cares about me, but his max effort is not enough for me. he's very concerned about my studies and career for example. we often have long discussions about my future and he gives me a lot of advice. or, a more specific example, i have exams at the end of august and he's gonna do all the housework/cooking this month so that i can focus on studying. so you see, he does support me on a basic level. if i ask him to help me, he will. but the problem for me is that i really want him to go the extra mile for me. and i don’t think he’s capable of it.

getting sidetracked, but we went to sarajevo together for 2 days and i didn’t have a lot of time to get myself a souvenir. since he was staying there for 5 more days, i asked him if he could get an owl for me (i collect owls). and he did. but it was just the owl and nothing else. and he knows i love sarajevo and all the little shops there. like i would’ve bought so much if i had the time. and i was v disappointed that he got me just this one thing that i asked for. and like... not to sound spoiled but, even though i asked just for the owl, i would’ve loved if he got me something else too. like “hey, these earrings made me think of you” or “here are those baklavas you really liked” or something.

and it’s always this way with him. his maximum effort is the bare minimum for me. yes, he got me the thing i asked for, but does he buy me spontaneous gifts? no. yes, he’s gonna cook dinner for me when i study, but is he gonna make me cute tupperwares to take to the library? no. yes, he is concerned about my family situation, but is he gonna make changes in his life to help me? probably not. and i don’t know if im the needy one for wanting more bc maybe im spoiled bc my friends and family will kill for me and that’s the treatment im used to. so idk. he’s supposed to be my number one but he will never go the extra mile for me and im getting tired of it.

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mikimeiko · 2 years

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There is something about Stede and his inability to form a bond with his crew, and the way that changes after Ed enters the picture, that I find very interesting (and btw, thanks @bookshelfdreams for letting me bounce ideas off your always insightful brain).

I mean, think about it. Up until the end of episode three the crew is very much not sold on his idea of piracy, and Jim explicitly tells him (while he is about to get hanged) "You are the worst fuckin' pirate captain in history" (which, I mean, fair, since his incompetence and naivety had a direct impact on them). But something changes enough between episode 3 and episode 9 that the entire crew comes to Stede's rescue when Badminton's tells him he is not a real pirate.

And the thing is… Stede has this idea that he wants to be a pirate, but he doesn't really like pirate "activities"? I'm not just talking about the very violent aspects of raiding and pillaging, but also like the idea that the pirates have of "vacation" in the second episode (like when Wee John and the Swede are play-fighting on the beach, and he gets very upset because "that was not what he was talking about" when he said that there was no way of messing up a vacation). I know we often compare the way he acts with the crew as acting like a father to them, but I actually think Stede is more teacher than parent (might be professional bias, might be the sheer number of "children"): a teacher that is trying to change the way pirating works but he's doing it on his ideals, not taking enough into consideration what his "students" are actually like. His heart is mostly in the right place but his head still has a lot of work to do.

Of course this role he takes on has to do with his being part of the aristocracy, the self-appointed civilized and morally superior (though I find interesting that he didn't even consider that most of the crew would probably be illiterate: it both shows his disconnect from reality AND a disposition to see this weird group of people as fundamentally the same as himself). But I also think he has received enough pain from the aristocratic environment to understand, at least at a subconscious level, that it has a violent way of suppressing anything that is different from itself. And that's why he's so ambivalent in this "teacher" role: he really wants to foster the gentler side (the side of him that got bullied and ridiculed and squashed by his society) but keeps getting very annoyed when he finds out that being different doesn't always mean being different in the same way as he is.

Enter Blackbeard. On one hand you have this like… powerful cool vibe that he just emits, and makes everything he's interested in cool. It's not just the Blackbeard legend, it's just… him. And he finds Stede's weirdness compelling, so the crew probably would have to reconsider? But he also brings some piracy to the crew's life. Life on the Revenge is different when Blackbeard's there, and the crew gets to live in this "best of both worlds" scenario, where they can be real pirates while also experiencing that emotionally open and accepting space that Stede was so willing (but pretty much unable on his own) to offer them.

But also! Stede getting to know Ed, learning piracy from him, helps him to get a little more grounded and open to the things that his crew enjoys. His attitude towards them changes, and of course their attitude towards him AND his bizarre ways changes too.

So on one hand there's the very stong message that the show is explicitly going for which is "you don't have to change who you are to be loved"; both Ed and Stede fall in love with the current version of each other, but then they DO change each other organically and this has this beautiful ripple effect on everyone around them (to the point that I would almost like to say that the muppet-world magic/liminal space of the Revenge properly starts existing when they are both on it... but I haven't thought about this enough, so I'll just leave it here for future thought).

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hikari-kaitou · 2 years

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The Great Ace Attorney meta: The deterioration of Van Zieks and Holmes' relationship

I've seen a lot of fans describe the vibe between Van Zieks and Holmes as bitter exes, and honestly I can see where they're coming from; they do kind of have that dynamic. Still, I think what actually happened between them is a bit more nuanced than that, and canon actually offers a fair number of clues to a player who's looking for them. I'd like to offer my theory.

I'm using all the canon material we have available for this analysis, so there will be major spoilers ahead for both games. Seriously, don't read this unless you're completely done with both games. You have been warned.

(Cut for spoilers and length. Holy shit this got so long, I'm so sorry)

Let's start with what I assume was the factor that brought Barok and Holmes together on any sort of personal level: the three Japanese exchange students. Mikotoba tells Ryuunosuke during 2-4 that Genshin and Jigoku were his friends and that he’d known them for many years even before their journey to London. And they weren't just casual friends, they were his close friends, which naturally entails a fair amount of knowledge and understanding of each other, as well as trust. This fact is pivotal not only to the deterioration of Barok's relationship with Holmes, but also his later distrust towards the Japanese people as a whole, rather than just Genshin specifically.

We know that Barok was introduced to the three exchange students when Klint welcomed them to England in his official capacity as Director of Prosecutions. Holmes, of course, met Mikotoba at the hospital where Mikotoba would work and Holmes was conducting his aimless experiments. At this point, Barok and Holmes probably didn't know each other yet, and if they did, they'd probably only had superficial interactions at most. Even assuming that Holmes had already began his detective career at this point, as a private detective, he's unlikely to have had much business at the prosecutor’s office. Then Holmes and Mikotoba became roommates.

DGS 2 tells us that at this point, the exchange students began to form bonds with their London colleagues, and it's unclear how often the exchange students got together with each other after that. Mikotoba and Holmes began solving cases together and possibly making out, Genshin was getting chummy with the Van Zieks boys, and Jigoku was… getting evil, I guess, I don’t know. I didn’t really get the sense that he and Stronghart actually liked each other that much, but that's not important now. Whatever Jigoku was getting up to, he seems to have drifted apart from Mikotoba at least, because he never met Holmes even once in the six years they studied in London. This is made clear by the fact that Holmes asked Mikotoba to introduce them after they apprehended Jigoku on the ship in 2-5.

So what does any of this have to do with Holmes and Barok? After considering the evidence, I think that the two of them had a largely social relationship rather than a professional one. Unfortunately DGS 2 doesn't tell us a lot about what happened between when the exchange students arrived and their final month, but we do know that at the time Genshin was arrested, Mikotoba was still only an assistant coroner and Barok had yet to make his official courtroom debut. Ryuunosuke only heard from Dr. Sithe in 2-3 and had no idea that her daughter and assistant Maria even existed until he actually went to her lab in person. Additionally, Stronghart was completely ignorant of Mikotoba's involvement in Klint’s autopsy (recall that Stronghart was originally the prosecutor on the case and that he did the initial legwork). From these two facts, we can extrapolate that assistant coroners probably aren't typically asked to share their thoughts in the course of the official investigation. In spite of this, Barok told Ryuunosuke and Susato at the end of 2-3 that he "remember[ed Mikotoba] well."

If Barok and Mikotoba's relationship wasn't professional but social, then this creates a plausible social link between Barok and Holmes as well. Considering the closeness between Mikotoba and Genshin, and the fact that Holmes described Genshin as young Barok's closest companion, it doesn't seem unreasonable to assume that the four of them might have spent some of their downtime together on at least a few occasions. So does that mean that Holmes and Barok were friends? Canon doesn't make it clear one way or the other, but my guess is that they were neutral, or even slightly on the negative side of neutral.

Thanks to the insight Albert Harebrane provides in 2-3, we know that young Barok was unassuming and good-natured, but we have to look to the DGS 2 art book for insight into young Holmes's personality. Character designer Nuri's footnotes indicate that Holmes used to be "prickly," and that it took life with Iris to soften him up. Admittedly there is very little evidence to go on here, but given what we know about the contents of Iris’s Holmes stories and the fact that they're based on Mikotoba's firsthand account notes, it may be reasonable to imagine young Holmes's personality to be similar to what's shown in ACD canon: impatient, incredibly confident in his own abilities and unafraid of making it known, often lacking in tact, and eager to disparage anyone who wasn't as quick on the uptake as him.

If this assessment is correct, it's easy to imagine that arrogant, rude Holmes might have frequently trodden on Barok's toes. Perhaps Barok was too polite at the time to argue with Holmes, or perhaps not. Either way, it's hard to imagine that either of them particularly enjoyed or felt the need to seek out each other's company.

Genshin, his and Klint’s closest friend, is a serial killer and he murdered Klint.

Then the proverbial shit hit the fan; Klint decided that he was tired of being nice and that he just wanted to go a little apeshit, Genshin wasn't having any of that but ended up taking the L thanks to his opponent being force-fed the pieces when he wasn't looking, Stronghart saw the newly vacated Chief Justice chair and said "it's free real estate," Mikotoba and Holmes squinted suspiciously at the floating calculus equations only they could see, Jigoku prepared a gift of myrrh(der), and Barok put himself in every slot of the top 10 anime betrayals list. To further break this case down, here's what Barok sees happen:

Scotland Yard failed to identify the Professor before he could make a victim of Klint.

Mikotoba and Jigoku, Genshin's oldest, closest friends, either failed to see Genshin for what he was, or they had known but chose to do nothing. Either way, fuck these guys

Even now that Genshin has been caught and there's incontrovertible proof (as far as Barok is concerned) of his guilt, Mikotoba and Jigoku are trying to get this traitor off the hook. Jigoku testified so vehemently in court about Genshin's innocence that Barok is starting to suspect that this bastard was directly involved somehow. As for Mikotoba, he's not testifying at the trial, but he's obviously still in Genshin's corner. Barok may not have been close with these two exactly, but he'd had a positive impression of them until now, and here they were backing his brother's killer, trying to help him escape judgment. Seriously, fuck these guys

These three were the ones that the Japanese government had chosen as their very first student ambassadors to London. No doubt the government had checked their backgrounds carefully and painstakingly interviewed them to ensure that they found the students who would make the best possible impression. The sort of person who could commit such horrific crimes must have shown some sort of previous signs. At best, the Japanese government is stupid/incompetent for not noticing them. At worst, they sent Genshin intentionally so that he wouldn’t be their problem anymore. Either way, fuck those guys too

Come to think of it, where's Holmes in all of this? He and Mikotoba have gained some notoriety by now as a mystery solving pair, and Holmes was always prattling on about his own brilliance and the police's incompetence. In fact, Barok is pretty sure he saw those two poking around outside Klint’s estate, investigating. If Holmes is investigating, clearly he believes in Genshin's innocence, too. Is Barok in the goddamn circus? Does no one trust solid evidence anymore?? Well the joke is on Holmes, because clearly if he'd found anything to implicate a different killer then he'd be strutting into Barok's office with the evidence and an insufferably smug expression. Great detective, Barok's beautifully toned ass

Thus Holmes and Barok's mostly neutral relationship took a turn for the worse. But it doesn't end there; I'm fairly certain it only continued to deteriorate with time, and not just because Holmes evolved into a gleeful troll and Barok became the Victorian Era version of that Ben Affleck smoking on the balcony meme.

Let's jump ahead to after Iris has begun writing the Sherlock Holmes stories, and they've taken off in popularity. At this point in time, of course, the only person in England who knows about the link between Barok and Iris is Holmes. His lips are sealed on the matter, but I think that a lot of his airheadedness is an act. He knows that Barok is alone and suffering, and he knows that Iris desperately wants to know more about her biological family. Since he can't tell either of them the truth, perhaps he decides to handle the situation by bringing Iris and going to haunt Barok's office under the guise of information collection and just making a general nuisance of himself. 'Say, Reapy, have you met my roommate, Iris? She's a real niece --erm, I mean nice-- little lady! Why don't you two get to know each other?'

But that's only a minor annoyance in the grand scheme of things. If he thought Holmes's reputation had taken off after he and Mikotoba had managed to solve a few cases back in the old days, it was nothing compared to his popularity now. He's in newspapers and serial fiction magazines, he turns up at crime scenes and in Barok's own office, and the public is enamored with him. When Barok has to interview suspects or get reports from police officers, everyone asks him if he's considered that trick that a criminal used in that one Sherlock Holmes story, or maybe they ought to try this sort of test at the crime scene, you know, the one Sherlock Holmes used in last month's issue. Has he hit a wall in his investigation, or found a clue that suggests something seemingly impossible? Sherlock Holmes has a great quote for that exact occasion! And of course the man in question is just lapping up the praise, as if he deserves a single iota of it.

How do these idiots not understand that his reputation is built upon fiction, dumb luck, and stolen credit, Barok must wonder as he barely restrains the urge to Leg these brainless sycophants right into the sun. If Holmes were anywhere near as good a detective as everyone seemed to think he was, then where the hell was Klint? How had those Japanese students fooled him? Obviously they had fooled him, because Holmes had never managed to produce a different culprit. Meanwhile, here was Barok, an innocent in that incident who had ensured that justice was done, all alone in the world, suffering under the weight of an unbearable curse…

And speaking of people who had fooled Holmes and gained fame that they didn't deserve thanks to those accursed stories, let’s talk about Gregson. Thanks to his performance in the Professor case (the one where he, you know, failed to identify the serial killer working right alongside him before Klint became a victim? Good work, Detective, well done), and the half-hearted praise that Holmes gave him in those stories, Gregson got a raise, a huge boost in popularity, and even a fan club. Not to mention that in spite of their bickering, Holmes actually does seem to see something of value in Gregson. Sometimes they even seem like something approached friends.

Barok, meanwhile, knows what Gregson really is: a central figure in the Reaper organization. The Reaper may see themselves as a legitimate branch of law enforcement, but they're murderers, and they're letting Barok take the blame for it. If Holmes spent less time preening for the public and more time actually trying to live up to his fake reputation, maybe he'd realize that he was putting his trust in the wrong person again. Unfortunately, Barok can't bring these two overhyped frauds' public images crashing down without concrete evidence, so until he can find some, he'll just have to settle for being the saltiest bitch at the Old Bailey.

So what are Holmes's feelings on all of this? They’re actually a little more difficult to pin down because I think a lot of the behavior he allows people to see is an act. However, I don’t think he would try to defend himself against any of the reasons Barok dislikes him, nor do I think the main reasons for that dislike would be news to him. In 2-4, just after Gina informs the Baker Street crew of Gregson’s murder, Holmes expresses his despair and frustration that a detective’s job can’t begin until a crime has already been committed, saying that his inability to prevent the crimes in the first place makes him feel powerless.

Clearly this isn’t the first time he’s had this feeling. Holmes’s inability to solve the Professor case before Genshin’s impromptu graveyard execution was likely quite a source of regret for him. Not only had his pride been wounded, but an innocent man had been put to death, Mikotoba, his crime-fighting partner, had lost a good friend, the corruption in London’s legal system had spread like a wildfire, and Barok was trapped in the darkness of his mistrustfulness and the Reaper’s web of lies. It’s unclear how much Holmes blames himself for the lack of resolution of that case or Barok’s situation, but I’d be surprised if he didn’t feel at least a little responsible. Therefore he endures Barok’s bitterness with minimal retaliation (but not zero retaliation; he doesn’t have that much self control), as he continues to gather the information he needs to blow the case wide open. And even though Holmes feels somewhat responsible for Barok’s current plight, he’s still going to gloat like hell when he solves the thing and gets to see the disbelieving and awed look on Barok’s face when he’s forced to acknowledge that Holmes is every bit as great as he always claimed to be.

#the great ace attorney #tgaa #tgaa spoilers #dai gyakuten saiban #dai gyakuten saiban 2 spoilers #meta #dgs sherlock holmes #barok van zieks

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A Warlord's "Experience" Part 1

So this is just a little head canon that I have come up with about our Ikesen boys and their level of *wiggles eyebrows* experience before meeting MC/Reader/OC. I don't know why I have been thinking of this for such a long time, but you know, it's been living rent free in my mind for a while. I'm only posting for warlords who have a current route out in the EN server as that is what I am limited to and I only want to have them for characters I feel I have a good grasp on. For part 1 I will give you the Oda Forces. I hope you enjoy! All strictly my thoughts opinions on the guys here and all in good fun.

Oda Forces:

Nobunaga:

This man. He has definitely been around the block, but it hasn't been about love. It's definitely been more about passing time. As we see in his route and several other routes, he tries to bed MC as a way to pass the sleepless nights. I do imagine he's probably had certain courtesans he's preferred visiting over others, especially any of them that make him work for it. He is a conqueror after all. But until MC, he didn't know love. Only trying to fight off boredom and passing the long sleepless nights with a pleasurable distraction.

Hideyoshi:

So, we know he's had lots of ex's, but I don't know if he's really had as many lovers as we are led to believe. I'm thinking he's tried sister-zoning and friend-zoning lots more women to try and keep that distance there because he always thinks he's going to die for Nobunaga. I think he's very selective in the women he actually takes to bed, as in he wants to be certain they will still handle things well if he dies. I'm also thinking he's perhaps visited the red light district a bit to be able to experience the pleasure without worrying that he will have the woman get attached.

Mitsuhide: Oh, this one...I'd say that he's definitely got plenty of experience. BUT I think he's mostly been with courtesans. He's never wanted to bring anyone else into the shadows with him. So, I imagine any "lovers" he's taken have never been serious. The few that were not professionals, I'd say he kept casual and then broke off when the women would start getting serious because he didn't want to bring them into his darkness.

Ieyasu: Okay, I'mma say it. I think porcupine boy was a total virgin until MC. Obviously his prickly personality has been used to keep people away and it has definitely been effective. I also think that until MC, he was way too hung up on his past to even think of women. He'd always thought of them as a distraction.

Masamune:

We all KNOW this hungry tiger has definitely been around the block. Any woman he met and thought was cute, he'd totally bed them. I think until MC there were lots of one night stands. Sure both parties always had a good time, but Masamune never let himself fully cut loose with anyone till MC. But he lives life to the fullest and never looks back. So, he'd find a cute lass, spend a pleasurable evening with her, and then both parties would part happily and never really think about the other again.

Mitsunari:

I think we all know...MC definitely takes this sweet boy's v-card. He's far too absorbed in his books and work to even think about the opposite sex. Not to mention the number of times Hidemama has tried to have THE TALK with him, but he's far too involved in his books to pay attention. Though once he is with MC, Masamune totally makes jokes to Hideyoshi about how the boy clearly needed a demonstration.

Keiji:

The wild child of the Oda forces definitely has enjoyed his fair share of good times with the opposite sex. Though until MC, he's never let anyone see who he really is, delivering on whatever fantasies he believed his lover would be into. His people-pleasing ways definitely led to some wild nights with women he's found attractive and he always made sure that they walked away satisfied. Though if the women were to compare notes, none of them would think they'd been with the same man, as he made it a tailored experience for each of them.

#ikesen #ikemen sengoku #ikemen sengoku oda forces #cybird otome #otome boys #cybird ikemen #cybird #ikemen series #headcanon #fanfiction #fanfic #ikesen nobunaga #ikesen hideyoshi #ikesen mitsuhide #ikesen masamune #ikesen mitsunari #ikesen keiji #ikesen ieyasu

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A Little Voice Told Me - Pt.1

***This request gives me sooooooooo many Sk8 The Infinity Sad!Reki vibes it's insane! Which, as the angst-obsessed weirdo that I am, I love. For anyone curious, I set out my specifications for asks with poly!mc dating all the demon bros in a previous ask HERE. I hope this is something along the lines of what you're looking for @ang3lsblue *** Summary: Words hurt and leave their scars. MC learns this the hard way after hearing some not-so-nice whispers about them while on a date with Beel. How are they supposed to be the partner of the seven lords of the Devildom when they just don't measure up? Part Two: HERE, Part Three: HERE Date night was always difficult when it came to dating the seven lords of the Devildom. For starters, it was in the nature of several of them to keep you to themselves. Leviathan and Mammon in particular had a hard time adjusting to the idea that you loved all the brothers equally and wanted to spend time with all of them. Things were bumpy when the relationship first got started, but after some communication and careful negotiation, you were all able to find a way to make this work. One particular boundary that had been set up early on was a line up from oldest to youngest of who got to take you out on a date next. That day, in particular, had been Beel's turn. The two of you were at a professional Fangol game. Although you had a decent understanding of the sport from watching Beel's practices and games so often, you still found yourself leaning over to ask him questions from time to time. Beel would smile, and answer them easily without an ounce of judgement. The night had been going wonderfully with Beel's favourite team winning as the half-time buzzer went off. The friendly giant stood and looked down at you. "I'm going to go get some snacks from the canteen. Did you want to come with me?" You smiled at him and shook your head. "No, I'm pretty comfy here. Will you get me popcorn and a bottle of water while you're there though?" He knelt down and kissed the top of your head. "Sure thing, Honey Bun. I'll be right back. Stay here and be careful, okay?"

You giggled and waved at your doting boyfriend as he walked away. You pulled out your D.D.D. and began responding to the few texts that your other partners had sent you checking on things and making sure that you were okay. You were in the middle of responding to particularly curious Leviathan when you began to notice the words being spoken around you. "That's them right? The human that's sleeping around with the Avatars of Sin?" "God, what do the Lords even see in them? I mean seriously? They're just a pathetic human." "Honestly, the brothers are probably only dating them out of pity. I mean what else could it be?" "Did you see Beelzebub walk away earlier? He couldn't wait to get away from them. I bet he's ditching them right now." "Ha! Maybe I should go find him? Diavolo knows that anything would be better than dating a weakling like that." "The human needs to take a hint and back off. They can't even compare to the lords. I mean they're the strongest demons in the Devildom, and who is this human? Nothing. They'll never even compare." You froze clutching your D.D.D. tightly in your hand. What those asshole lower demons were saying, wasn't true right? Your boyfriends loved you and had proved it a number of times. This was just nothing jealous gossip. "Can you imagine being as blind and naïve as they are? Like how do they not see how much they annoy the brothers?" You winced as slid down in your seat a little. You did have the tendency to go off and do exactly what the brothers told you not to do. You were constantly stirring up trouble and getting involved in business that wasn't yours to meddle with. They were always having to protect you and save you from the messes that you had made yourself. You really were just a defenceless, small, human in a world of powerful strong demons after all. That much was true. Now that you thought about it, there was some logic to what these other demons were saying. Demons live for centuries if not millennia. You would be dead within the next several decades. Why would they waste their time tying themselves down to someone whose existence is a mere blink of an eye to them? Why are you allowing yourself to hold them back? "MC?" You flinched and looked up to see Beel frowning down at you in concern from behind the mountain of snacks that he was carrying. He sat down and set the food on his lap so that he could place a hand on your shoulder. "Are you alright? You look upset?" You didn't want to ruin the night for Beelzebub. He had been looking forward to this game for weeks. You flashed him a fake smile and nodded. "Everything's fine Beel. Just daydreamed a little while you were gone." He looked at you with uncertainty as you grabbed your water and popcorn from his stash. "Are you sure MC? If something's wrong, we can go home and watch a movie or-" The buzzer signalling the start of the next quarter. It was exactly the distraction you needed to get the focus off of you. "Oh look! The games about to start again! You should start working on those nachos before they go cold." You could feel Beelzebub's eyes on you as you stubbornly stared at the field. He squeezed your shoulder once, before pulling his hand away and beginning to munch on his collection of food. You were much quieter for the rest of the night. You stopped asking Beel about things that confused you about the sport. You barely touched your popcorn. Even though you were watching the players the whole time, you couldn't remember a single thing that happened after halftime. Although you were physically at the game, in your head you were running through every single time you had inconvenienced your partners. As the minutes ticked by, it became glaringly obvious to you that the demons were right. You didn't deserve them. You jumped as the final buzzer went off, and blinked at the scoreboard. Beel's team had won. You got on your feet and urged yourself to cheer like everyone else around you. Beelzebub's eyebrows narrowed as he watched you, and you could tell that he was suspicious of you. You tried

to up your game and laughed at him. "Why are you so serious? You should be celebrating! Your team won!" You stood on your tippy-toes and poked his cheeks into a smile. Beel chuckled and took your hands into his own, pressing a kiss to them. "You're right. I'm sorry." You tried not to let your smile falter as you heard people whisper about how disgusting it was that he was even touching a being like you. He wrapped an arm around your shoulder, unaware of voices talking lowly about the two of you, and began to walk out of the arena. "We should probably go home. It's been a long day, huh?" The walk home was quiet and tense. Beel obviously knew that something was wrong, but you just couldn't bring yourself to talk about it yet. As you arrived at the House of Lamentation, Levi was pouting in the living room. "You can't just have MC to yourself all night, Beel. It's not fair to the rest of us." Belphegor flicked Levi's head as he walked by. "It's his turn for date night, Levi. He can do whatever he damn pleases. You didn't hear any of us complaining when you holed MC up in your room gaming and watching animes for twenty-four hours on your last date night." Leviathan huffed and sunk down into the couch, purposely stretching out his legs so that Belphie couldn't sit. Belphie rolled his eyes and ruffled your hair as he approached the two of you. "How was the game? Did you have fun?" The evening's discoveries were weighing down on you as you tried to pull together a small smile for Belphie. "It was fantastic! Beel's team won and there was confetti and everything!" You held your breath as the twins made eye contact and silently agreed that you were keeping something from them. Before anyone could say anything you gave them both kisses on the cheeks. "I-I'm feeling pretty tired though. So I think I'm going to head to bed," before they could react you made your way towards your room. "Thanks for the night out Beel! I loved it. See you in the morning!" And you were gone. The three brothers blinked at where you once stood. Levi frowned and sat up. "Well, that was weird. Have they been like that all night?" Beel grunted with a nod. "Something's not right. I think something happened, b-but I don't know what. One moment they were happy and genuinely enjoying themselves. Then I went to get snacks and when I came back they were like this!" Belphie patted his twin's back. "It's not your fault Beel. MC adores you, you know that. Something must have happened, and we're going to find out what."

***AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH turns out I'm going to have to break this down into two parts! For now, here is part one! I hope you enjoyed @ang3lsblues! Stay tuned for the other bros and to see how they handle MC's insecurities.***

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amorosa // steve rogers

chapter three: midnight

chapter one // chapter two // chapter three

chapter four // chapter five

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summary || you wake up alone, a single note in the kitchen detailing where steve has gone. a few hours later you’re in his lavish office where he hands you a contract telling you to look over it before he takes you out to dinner. what you don’t realize is that dinner soon turns to something a little more risqué.

pairing || sugar daddy!steve x reader

word count || 2,908 words

warnings || financial struggles, sugar daddy dynamics, undefined age gap, public washroom sex, unprotected sex, heavy daddy kink, mocking, degradation, name calling, orgasm denial, blowjobs, praise kink, dirty talk — 18+ ONLY//MINORS DNI

When you awoke the next morning you found yourself alone in your bed. The sheets were cold, though his side still smelt like Steve. You groaned as you stretched your arms above your head and your legs as far down as you could.

You were sore.

Sore in the best possible way as butterflies flocked to your belly as you thought about how Steve was perfectly situated between your thighs or the way his cock filled you full.

You finally got the strength to get out of bed, legs slightly shaky as you grabbed your phone only to find it dead. It was plugged in and forgotten soon after as you started on a pot of coffee.

Your eyes caught sight of a note neatly placed on your small kitchen table, coming closer to inspect the neat writing over it.

Had to run to work, last night was everything and more. Give me a call when you see this. xx

Steve (678-136-7092)

You smiled, as old-fashioned as a note might be, it made you feel warm inside as you impatiently waited for your phone to charge. It was only ten in the morning, you were sure he could wait just a little longer.

Your peace was soon disturbed by loud, incessant knocking at your front door that startled you, making you jump. You barely had time to set the piece of paper down before an envelope slipped under your door.

Grabbing it and quickly tearing it open you couldn't believe your eyes.

An eviction notice?

You groaned, rolling your eyes in disbelief as you shot daggers at your front door where your landlord was surely standing not even minutes ago. Still, you shook your head, tossing the notice onto your table before grabbing Steve's note and hoping your phone had enough juice to turn on.

Your day seemed to be turning up as it flashed on, a small victory as you quickly punched in Steve's number, turning speakerphone on as you tapped your foot waiting for him to pick up.

"Was startin' to think I scared you off after last night," Steve chuckled as he picked up the phone on the third ring. You playfully rolled your eyes, falling back against your bed.

"Scared me off? If anything you'll have trouble getting rid of me." You chid back as you heard Steve laugh followed by a click, probably an office door closing.

"Princess I won't be gettin' rid of you anytime soon." He said earnestly as you bit your lip trying to conceal your smile. You felt giddy, like a high schooler talking to their crush late on a Friday night.

"Do you think you can come down to my office this afternoon? I think we should discuss some rules." He said seriously, a twinge of professionalism coming through as your stomach flipped with nerves.

"Uhm yeah, sure, does one o'clock work?" You asked, sitting up to take a look at the time on the wall clock mounted right across from your bed.

"That's great, I'll send over a town car. See you soon, Princess." Steve said and you could hear the smirk in his voice as you stood up, feeling more confident in yourself.

"I'll see you later, Daddy." You nearly purred as he groaned lowly on the other end of the line, "oh I can't wait." And with that you were getting ready for your day.

Stark Towers was an impressive, daunting looking building as you stepped out of the town car Steve had sent over. The driver told you to just go to the front desk, tell them your name, and the rest would be taken care of.

You did just that, the petite woman behind the desk giving you a warm smile as she led you through a set of doors where you both got into a polished elevator. She hit the number 92 on the panel before you began your swift ascent.

The doors opened to white marble tiling, dark blue accents, and crystal clean statutes as she led you to a large set of where the name Steve Rogers, VP read in neat writing. She knocked twice before the doors were opened.

Steve had a hard look on his face that softened immediately as he caught sight of you.

"Thank you Belinda, can you prepare an all access card for her please?" He asked as she nodded her head, disappearing back into the elevator as Steve led you inside of his office.

He embraced you, wrapping his arms around your waist and placed a sweet kiss to your lips.

"I haven't stopped thinking of you," he mumbled, smiling as you played with the short hairs at the nape of his neck. He hummed, feeling the vibrations against your own chest as he leaned his forehead against yours.

"But as much as I'd love to take you right here, over my desk and in front of the windows, we have to set some rules." You couldn't help but whimper at his words, your arousal growing as he took a step away.

"Sit," it was a gentle command, and you did as you were told, taking a seat in one of the two plush chairs that were positioned right in front of his large oak desk. He leaned against the front of the desk, crossing his arms over his chest as he licked his bottom lip.

"I'm a man of business as you know, so," he grabbed something behind him, "there is a short contract."

You narrowed your eyes at the paper, extending your arm wordlessly as he gave it over to you. You skimmed over the first few paragraphs, noting how there were four pages total before you glanced at where he had already placed his signature.

"You signed already?" You asked, a little puzzled as he chuckled, "this is something I'm confident in." Steve shrugged, pushing himself off the desk and placing both of his hands on either side of your chair.

"Take your time, I don't need an answer right away." He says sweetly, his body towering over yours and the only thing you can think of is how much bigger he felt as he was on top of you last night.

You nodded your head slowly, swallowing thickly as he straightened his posture. He was so tall and broad and you had to stop thinking of him like that. At least for right now.

"I'll take a look at it tonight," you replied as he smiled, "good girl."

The praise sent another shiver down your spine as you watched him lick his bottom lip, he knew what he was doing to you, was this a test?

"Let's have dinner tomorrow, same time, different place? You can ask any questions you have pertaining to the contract, how's that sound?" You nodded your head again as Steve spoke.

"That sounds good." You told him with a smile as he extended his hand for you to take, he helped you up before his arms were around your waist again, lips against yours before his hands travelled down to your ass.

"Good girl, maybe this time you can skip the panties?" He purrs against your neck, his lips already nipping at your exposed collarbones as you feel him stiffen against your hip. You gasp, nodding your head, "o-okay."

"Okay who?" Steve eggs, "o-okay, Daddy," you whisper, biting your lip as he slowly rocks your hips against his.

You're just able to get your hand on the outline of his cock as his intercom buzzes, "Mr. Rogers, your one-thirty is here, should I send him in?" A woman's voice interrupts the two of you as Steve groans, rolling his eyes.

He hits a button on his desk harshly, "give me five minutes."

You reluctantly step away from him, taking in the bulge in his pants, wet lips, and slightly mused hair.

"I'm sorry Princess, Daddy's gotta work," he winked, readjusting himself as you gave him a small pout. He cooed at you, pressing a kiss to your forehead, "don't pout, if you're good maybe you'll get a surprise or two tonight." Steve promises as your eyes light up at his words.

"Now be a good girl, okay?" He says, giving your bum a pinch as he leads your out of his office, pressing the button on his elevator.

"Stop at the front desk on your way out and pick up your access key, okay? And text me when you get home, the car's out front for you." Steve says as you nod, clutching the contract tightly in your hands.

He presses a chaste kiss to your cheek before the elevator doors close leaving you alone to your thoughts.

You sat in your dimly illuminated kitchen, Netflix playing softly in the background as a cooling cup of tea was at your side. The contract was in front of you as you tapped your pen against it.

Clause 1.0: You will attend all events asked by Steve Rogers assuming he gives you enough time in advance.

That seemed fair, not like you were about to turn down anymore fancy dinners or a trip to the Alps.

Clause 2.0: In return, Steve Rogers will take care of and pay all bills. Any extra cash needed will be provided.

2.1: A credit card with a limit will be available at any time

You stared at the words, it almost seemed too good to be true. You'd struggled with money nearly all your life and for Steve to just take all those troubles away?

Clause 3.0: This is a monogamous, exclusive relationship where no third party shall be involved unless each party involved agrees.

No problem there.

Clause 4.0: Transportation and housing will be provided through Steve Rogers.

As your eyes scanned through each clause you felt yourself getting antsy, wanting to see Steve again as you chewed on your lip.

You got to the final clause, skimming it over.

Clause 10.0: You are to refer to Steve Rogers as Daddy unless specified otherwise.

Your stomach flipped, thighs burning as you longed to feel the weight of his cock between your legs. You wanted to sign the damn thing right then and there, but you capped the pen, sliding the contract up the table before hopping into the shower.

Tomorrow would be interesting.

Steve had chosen an equally fancy restaurant, you expected nothing less as you walked through the glass doors, led to the table where Steve was waiting for you, phone to his ear as he caught sight of you.

You were wearing the only form fitting dress you owned, but it clung to you like a second skin and you could see his eyes darken as he cut whoever was on the phone by hanging up on them without a second thought.

"Christ, Princess," he groaned in your ear as he enveloped you, "you tryin' to give me a heart attack?" He smirked, taking your head and letting you spin around as you giggled.

"Only the best for you, Daddy." You purred, watching as his jaw clenched. You slid into the seat, Steve climbing in beside you in the booth before his hand was instinctively on your thigh.

Two menus are placed in front of you, the waiter pouring two glasses of water as you skim through the pages.

"I have something for you," you whisper, grabbing the folded contract out of your purse, handing it to Steve as he looks at you darkly.

He looks through it, noting the signature as he shoves it into his blazer pocket.

"It's all official now, Princess," he purrs, tilting your chin upwards with his index finger so you're looking up at him. You can feel the heat coming off of his body, the warmth of his finger under your chin causes you to shiver as his lips hover over yours, "meet me in the bathrooms in three minutes."

With that, Steve slipped out of the booth and gave you one last glance over his shoulder before disappearing from sight. Your heart was racing, nearly beating out of your chest as you tapped your fingers on the table before deciding fuck it and slinking away to the bathroom.

Steve was leaning against the wall, foot against the wall as he cocked his head to the side.

"There's my best girl," he said, extending his hand before pushing you both through the threshold of the toilets.

The door was locked seconds later, Steve whipping around to pin you against the sinks.

"Princess do you have any idea how hard it's been to keep my mind off of you? When I've had you writhing under me, my cock deep inside of you as I fucked you senseless?" His words were a low growl in your ear as you gasped.

"Daddy, fuck, I-I need you." You mewled, pouting and nearly begging him up you looked up at him through your lashes.

"Love hearin' you beg for my cock, Princess." He growls, hand snaking behind your neck as he kisses you roughly. It's teeth and tongue as he nips at your lower lip, tugging it before he's shoving his thick thigh between your legs.

You gasp at the contact, his hard flesh meeting your core as jolts of electricity run through you. You can barely keep your eyes open as his mouth is sucking right below your ear, his coarse beard tickling at your skin.

"Grind yourself over my thigh, Princess. Wanna watch as you ride it." He whispers darkly into your ear. You're shamelessly grinding yourself over his thigh as his hands go to palm your breasts through your dress.

It feels quick and dirty, but it's exactly what you need.

"Fuck, Daddy, want your cock." You whimper before he's stopping all movements to grab your chin and force you to look up at him.

"Oh is my dumb baby already so desperate for my cock, hmm? Then get on your knees and open that pretty mouth of yours." It's a simple command, your breath getting caught in your throat as you're pushed down onto the cool tiling of the bathroom floor.

You watch as he undoes his belt, bulge meeting your eyes before he's freeing his cock.

"Go on, Princess. Put that sweet mouth of yours to work," he purrs, running his thumb over your bottom lip as you wrap your hand around his base.

You pump him slowly, eyes watching him as he lets out a low groan, throwing his head back when you wrap your lips around his tip.

You can taste the salty pre-cum as you take him further, slowly relaxing your throat before hollowing your cheeks as you bob your head.

"Oh fuck—what a good little girl, look so pretty with Daddy's cock in your mouth Princess." He praises, your arousal growing as you feel your panties get wetter as you take him further.

Steve's gripping the edge of the counter as he lets his head fall forward. Your saliva coats his cock, your hands, and your chin as you moan around him. Steve's low grunts and groans fill the echoey bathroom before he's pulling his cock out of your mouth.

"Up. Now." And there's a sense of urgency in his voice that you've never heard before.

You do as you're told, Steve lifting you onto the counter and hiking your dress up, sneering when he finds you wearing panties.

"What did I tell you about panties, Princess?" It's a condescending tone as your head falls forward. He's pinching each cheek with his fingers as he makes you look up at him.

"Good girls get rewards," he speaks, "but bad, bratty girls don't get to cum." He growls, ripping your panties off as you squeak.

He's plunging his cock into you seconds later, the action causing your body to jolt upwards. Steve is merciless in his thrusts as he keeps your body locked with his, your legs wrapped around his torso as he clamps his hand around your mouth to keep you quiet.

"My dumb little baby, couldn't even listen to simple instructions," he grunts, "God your pussy feels so good wrapped 'round me, Princess."

You can feel the coil starting to form, the pressure building as your toes curl inside of your shoes and you want nothing more than to chant more, more, more.

"I know you wanna cum, baby, I can feel you squeezin' me," he whispers huskily, a dark smirk on his lips.

"If only you had listened to your Daddy," he almost snickers as he pulls out, fisting his cock until he's painting your thighs with his cum. It makes you shudder, watching him cum, feeling him cum, as he makes you watch.

He's breathing heavy, panting nearly as he drops his hand and kisses each cheek lightly before sealing his lips over yours.

"Let's get you all cleaned up, Sweetheart." Steve's tone has changed, now sweet and caring as he takes care of the mess he's made. You let, relishing in the gentle touches before he's helping you down from the sink and back onto your feet.

You pout when you meet his eyes again and he taps your nose, "don't give me that look, Princess." He warms playfully before you're making a hmph sound that makes him chuckle.

"How about I take you back to mine, we'll order in tonight, though what I want a taste of isn't exactly on anyone's menu."

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