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dcbbw · 1 year

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Hey, I wonder what it would look like if Liam gave Riley permission to hook up with someone one last time at their party in Las Vegas, and Riley asked Liam to sleep together. It would be very interesting, because PB does not have that option.

Thank you so much for this ask @busywoman! Fun fact: when I first joined the fandom, there was a story of the Vegas fling taking place between MC and her chosen LI (Drake).

*Sighs nostalgically* That was a good story.

This one, probably not so much but here’s hoping you enjoy it! Using my Timing Liam x Riley (The Otters/Baby Riam) for this drabble and including an answer to your previous ask regarding a lighter, happier proposal for them.

Also using @choicesflashfics Week #20 prompt #1: “The word ‘love’ doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of what I feel for you.” It will appear in bold.

No one’s eyes but mine have looked this over, so pretty please excuse any and all typos, missing/extraneous words, and/or grammatical errors. MS Editor rates this story as 99% error free.

All characters belong to Pixelberry.

Song Inspo: Love You, flowerovlove

Word Count: 1,346

Pairing: Liam x Riley

Rating T for Teen (No triggers, just a couple of curse words and if you sniff really long and very deeply, you may catch a whiff of lemon)

Las Vegas, Nevada

“Is there anything else you desire, my love?” King Liam of Cordonia loudly asked over the blaring music as he helped his fiancée down from the tabletop they had just danced upon.

Riley Brooks did not answer as she concentrated on placing her foot, shod in strappy sandals with too-high heels, firmly on the ground.

“Food? Drink?” The royal persisted.

“Damnit, Liam! I am trying NOT to die here!” Riley snapped, annoyance and fear lacing her voice.

The King’s fiancée was scared of heights, but more than that, she had a fear of falling. Both were a very real possibility when the tables were a good four feet tall. The last thing Riley needed was to faceplant and suffer a head injury, broken bones, or worse.

The couple were in Las Vegas with their friends and members of Court to celebrate their engagement. Liam had insisted they have a stag and doe party because he could not bear another moment not being by Riley’s side.

Riley didn’t mind; she had tagged along with Madeleine on her bachelorette party and had crashed Liam’s bachelor party during the Engagement Tour. With none other than Drake Walker aka Agent Marshmallow. She had been so disappointed when Drake didn’t beat the hell out of Bertrand, but even more regretful at having to leave behind a plate of steaks.

During their stay, the couple had taken in the sights of Las Vegas, gambled at a casino where Riley lost $2,000 dollars but won $89 dollars and a coupon to the gaming house’s early bird lunch special, valid only Sundays through Thursdays. There had been a magic show, a scavenger hunt, and a night at the hottest club in town. Tonight was the last of festivities; the entourage was flying back to Cordonia in the morning.

Liam pulled her into a protective embrace once she was safely on solid ground, pressing a wet kiss against her temple. “You’re safe, love. I’m here to protect you.”

Riley briefly closed her eyes as she laid her forehead against the crook of his shoulder. The touch of Lim’s strong arms around her never failed to fill her very being with a feeling of safety, of warmth.

“There is one more thing that would make this entire trip absolutely perfect.” She pulled away from Liam ever-so-slightly so she could look him in his eyes.

“And what would that be?” he asked with a tipsy smile.

“I wanna have a fling!” she said excitedly.

Liam’s arms dropped quickly away from her body; his face was ashen-colored, and his expression was one of stupefied disbelief.

“WHAT?” he yelled.

“What? This is MY party! You’ve already had one! Besides, we’re in Sin City. Debauchery is expected, Liam!”

“With WHO?”

“Whom,” Riley corrected as her eyes scanned the hotel rooftop.

Liam stared at the woman he loved more than life itself. This had to be a joke. Why accept his proposal if she still wanted another?

“Lady Riley Brooks, would you make me the happiest man in the world and do me the honor of being my wife?” Liam asked as he knelt on one knee.

Riley looked down at Liam and the diamond ring nestled in the crushed black velvet box, then up at the Statue of Liberty before answering.

“Okay.”

Liam’s brow knitted, and confusion filled his eyes. “That … is not quite the reaction I was expecting.”

Riley stared at him, realization dawning on her face. “Oh … OOOHHHH. Hold on!”

She batted her lashes and pressed one of her palms over her heart. In a simpering, affected voice, she threw her head back and shouted, “YES, LIAM! YES! A THOUSAND TIMES, YES!”

She looked down at Liam when she was finished. “Better?”

The King rolled his eyes. “Let me just put the ring on your finger, please.”

Perhaps it was revenge of some sort because of the Coronation night disaster which resulted in him betrothed to Countess Madeleine. Riley’s hurt and anger had been palatable; the therapy he had suggested they both take part in had exacerbated the emotions.

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.

Swallowing heavily over the sudden lump in his throat, Liam spoke softly. “I promised to never deny you anything. You can have your fling. All I ask is that you never mention it to me. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. And tomorrow morning, you are MINE. ALL MINE for all eternity.”

His lips snatched hers in a searingly passionate kiss before he turned away, disappearing into the crowd. Riley watched him walk away; his gait was stiff and his shoulders slightly slumped. She shrugged before turning in the opposite direction.

Liam made his way to the bar where he ordered a double scotch on the rocks. He swiveled his chair seat around so he could have a better look at which one of his “friends” would soon be fucking his fiancée. Jealousy, frustration, sadness, and hurt flowed through his body.

She said she had forgiven him.

She said his was the greatest love she had ever known.

His dark brown eyes traveled slowly over the crowd: Drake, Leo, Max, Rashad were still in attendance; they were surrounded by Duchess Olivia and Countess Madeleine. They all had drinks in hand, and guffawing loudly at a story Leo was telling.

Penelope and Kiara were holding plates of food, eating while swaying to the DJ’s remix of an American rap song.

He did not see Riley.

Liam turned at feeling a tapping on his shoulder. His eyes widened at seeing Riley. She had a plate filled with buffalo wings and engagement cake.

“Hey!” she greeted as if she hadn’t just asked her intended for permission to have sex with someone else.

“No one took you up on you offer?” he huffed as he turned away from her.

Riley looked confused. “What offer?”

“YOU ASKED ME FOR A FLING!”

Riley bit into a wing, crossing her eyes at how delicious it was.

“Yeah, I asked YOU, idiot! I don’t need your permission to have sex with someone else, and I certainly wouldn’t tell you. Too much transparency is not a good thing.”

Liam faced his fiancée. “Do you want someone else?” he asked as he reached for a piece of chicken.

Riley slapped his hand away. “No. I’m in love with you, Liam. The word ‘love’ doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of what I feel for you.”

She turned to face him, red dots of sauce speckling her lips. “You’re more than enough.”

The relief Liam felt filled his face. “Thank God.”

He tried again to snatch a wing; Riley let him have one.

“But why all the cloak and dagger? You know you need only say what you want.”

He bit into the chicken, his eyes widening in surprise. “These are good!” He attempted to snag another piece but pulled his hand away upon seeing Riley’s arched eyebrow.

“Because I wanted food first! If I told you the fling was with you, I would’ve missed out on these wings! And I may want some pancakes when I get back to my room. A girl gotta eat, Liam!”

Liam leaned into her, his lips brushing against the skin of her neck. “I have a much better way of satisfying your appetites, love.”

Riley giggled when his breath tickled her flesh. “Does it involve pancakes?”

“What about syrup?” he questioned in a husky whisper against her earlobe as his fingers walked up her fabric-covered thigh.

The tip of Riley’s tongue licked her upper lip. “You’re gonna have to do better than that. I’m giving up buffalo wings, cake, and pancakes!” she moaned.

She felt his hand pushing to get between her legs, and she shifted slightly in her seat to allow him access.

“Chocolate syrup,” Liam clarified while his fingertip rubbed slowly against the crotch of her panties.

“Let’s go! The night isn’t getting any younger!” Riley was out of her chair and halfway to the elevator with Liam close on her heels.

“DON’T FORGET MY PLATE!"

A/N: Not sure if anyone will see this because it is 3:16am and tags are super wonky, not formatting, and I have a head cold; so giving up the ghost here. If you see it and read it, hope you enjoy it!

@jared2612 @ao719 @marietrinmimi @queenjilian @indiacater @kingliam2019 @bebepac @liamxs-world @mom2000aggie @liamrhysstalker2020 @neotericthemis @twinkleallnight @umccall71 @superharriet @busywoman @gabesmommie1130 @tessa-liam @beezm @gardeningourmett @lovingchoices14 @mainstreetreader @angelasscribbles @lady-calypso @emkay512 @princessleac1 @charlotteg234 @queenrileyrose @alj4890 @yourfavaquarius111 @motorcitymademadame @queenmiarys @choicesficwriterscreations @burnsoslow

#dcbbw answers #vegas fling ask #liam x riley #trr fanfiction

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my2phetaliaheadcanons · 1 year

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Who are the most dangerous countries?

Danger is pretty subjective when it comes to nations. After all they hunt their targets fairly often. But here is my list, but it could change as I flesh out more nations.

England ~ To strangers Oliver is as sweet as his cupcakes, but to those that really know him, they see the bright toxins hidden in his colorful eyes.

This strategy works best on those he eliminates for minor offenses, it’s easier for him to get closer and gather information. Once officially snagged, Oliver takes his time. Slowly slipping them laced cupcakes and watching them go mad. Before finishing them off with a satisfying hunt.

While those that get classified as major offenses suffer a much worse fate. Oliver firstly sends his rabbits out, having them report and creating paranoia. Slowly Oliver will invite himself into their life. Destroying the pillars that made it stable and turning into a face that disappears during high times and reappears like a smiling shadow at their downfall. At some point the cycle becomes too much and the victim seeks out the tormentor.

The chase leads the offender to Oliver’s cottage. The baby blue door creaks open, showing a dim hall speckled with a rainbow of pastels, calling to them. Once inside, the door closes with the softest click and the end begins with a hunt and finishes within the flames of his gas oven.

This mix of physical, spiritual, and mental games send them spiraling into Oliver’s bloodstained jaw. Which makes him one of the most dangerous of all.

Italy ~ This savvy mafioso’s charm hides his snake like cunning. Many that have fallen for his tricks don’t see the warning rattle, until the final strike of a blade’s hilt stuck in their breastbone.

Luciano enjoys the attention that comes from the smitten and gets sadistic pleasure when it comes from those that would rather see him burn. It doesn’t matter if your offense is major or minor, he will get rid of them all the same.

He will stroll into their favorite haunts, ensuring that they see him. Sitting or walking in their periphery, just enough to ensure that they look to him. Luciano will smirk as he feels their eyes rake over him like hot claws. The type of heat will affect the speed and final process.

If it is the green flame of jealousy, Luciano will drag on the peacocking while having his men undermining their plans. As the flames burn higher, it becomes a dark dance that leads the two to exchange blows. Yet, the offender can never hit and much watch as Luciano takes it all. Only when their knees have been scraped to the bloody bone by the rough concrete, chains cutting circles into their flesh does Luciano offer a ‘deal’. Swear loyalty to him and country through suicide or face a torturous death.

Should they pick the first, Luciano’s eyes will blow wide like a hunting shark as he watches them not only swear but also beg. Plead for a life that may only last a few more years. Just finish it, he will coo. But if they wait too long, then he’ll resort to the former. A long torturous death that involves not only many knives but devices that haven’t been spoken of since the days of the first pope.

Luciano will enjoy how the blue wildfire of lust destroys them from the inside. The game of hot and cold will last for weeks as Luciano tangles them into his piano wire web. Once he is sure their stuck within their obsession, they become a tool in Luciano’s arsenal. Used to blow off steam, information, altering plans to take down other traitors, and so much more.

Until one day something changes; out of use, a failure, betrayal, or he grew bored. On that day, Luciano will have end it all. A simple snap of his fingers, their dragged down to the basement. Tortured often until finally they give out. Death freeing them from their sinful pleasure.

The last fire is Luciano’s favorite, love. Its gentle warmth is easy to manipulate and cooks the most delicious emotions. This chase causes Luciano to become more direct. Sweeping them off their feet and treating them like the sweetest lover. The deeper the offender falls the easier it is for Luciano to reveal red flags. He will see how far he can take it before they fight back. Once they do it’s the end. Though, unlike the others Luciano gives them a quick death. The only reason for that is the raw emotions in that moment. The mix of betrayal and devastation are the purest in that moment he can’t stand to waste it over weeks.

So, should you meet a strange Italian man with magenta eyes. Beware and don’t give into your passions.

The North American Brothers ~ Unlike the others on this list, Allen and Matt are most dangerous as a duo. Like a pair of bachelor lions they not only cooperate well, but are quick to sabotage the other to fulfill their dreams.

When these two work together its usually the result of boredom. One is without much action and has exhausted all their other means of entertainment that lie within their borders. Thus, they help the other. Working as wolves the twins stalk their target, watching for weaknesses, learning behaviors, and leaving threats.

Those threats range from the typical cryptic letters, painted rocks thrown through windows to strangely rearranged homes and sudden solo encounters that leave the target terrified. Allen and Matt happily feast on the terror and tears as their offender struggles to hasten their plans.

The torture ends in one of two ways. First is their target’s plan is almost to the point of fruition or they become bored. No matter how it happens, the ending is the same.

The men disrupt their prey via an ambush. Any attempts of retaliation are quickly squished via the twins rampage. Their prey scuttles and squeals as it dashes off. Yet, there is no hope, even if armed. For like the bison in Yellowstone, the twins chase like wolves ready to let exhaustion weaken their prey before they go in for the kill.

When Allen and Matt work against each other it becomes a competition rather than a simple game. Points are based on a couple different categories; the damage done, amount of people taken out, and the fear struck. Each point is marked with schadenfreude as a red tally on the old, cracked, chalkboard that they have hanging in each of their homes.

This is the only situation where the target can flip the script. If they can convince the twins to focus more on sabotaging the other, then there is a chance of a temporary escape. That shared hatred of the trash human turns them into cooperation. Which spells out someone’s doom.

#2p hetalia #2p headcanons #2p england #2p italy #2p america #2p canada

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yanderes-galore · 2 years

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Heavy platonic who is overprotective of his little sibling S/O, they could be like heavy but with light weapons

I feel like Heavy, no matter the team, would be pretty great with a sibling Darling. He's a family man :)

Yandere! Platonic! Heavy with Sibling! Darling

Pairing: Platonic

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Manipulation, Threats, Overprotective behavior, Breaking bones mention, Murder mentioned.

- Oh, he'd be so protective and affectionate towards you.

- You're his little sibling!

- He's your big bro!

- Why wouldn't he be protective over you?

- Honestly, Heavy may be very against you being a merc alongside him.

- You should stay home instead, where it's safe-

- Nevertheless, despite what he thinks, you're hired onto his team.

- Your class is similar to his except you use lighter weapons.

- Expect Heavy to scold you once you join.

- Nothing much can be done now that you're here but Heavy's determined to keep you safe from the other team.

- "You should've stayed with mother...."

- "But I wanted to come with you, Misha! I miss you at home-"

- Heavy essentially becomes a bear around you.

- If any of the other mercs are around you they need to be careful.

- Anything as small as hurting your feelings or as big as getting you hurt will set him off.

- Demoman may offer you a drink, only for Heavy to cut him off, for example.

- "(Y/N) too young to drink...."

- "I'm literally of age-"

- "Too young."

- You will not have too many freedoms as Heavy still treats you as a kid even though you're an adult.

- That's part of him being the big bro.

- He's somewhat on edge around his own team when you're with him.

- He's not letting you anywhere near the other team, even during cease-fire.

- "They could hurt you."

- "Aren't you being a bit overprotective?"

- "No."

- "Sure...."

- Heavy's incredibly strong, so if someone does disturb you they will have something broken.

- Even if they are on his own team.

- Just because they are the same team color as him, does not mean he can let them hurt you.

- It's possible for Heavy to calm his violent behavior, luckily.

- He will still be a very caring brother towards you even if he is overprotective.

- Expect bear hugs, affectionate ruffling of the hair, all that.

- He loves to be affectionate to you even if the others see.

- This is not their business anyways, just two siblings hanging out.

- He understands you can be independent but he'd rather you two didn't stay away from each other for long.

- What would mother say if he let you get hurt?

- He will slowly go from hating you joining merc work with him to enjoying it.

- He's happy as long as you're safe.

- Although if you get injured, he's asking Medic to lock you in the medbay until things are okay again.

- He wants you in good care, if Medic fails at his job, Heavy will be livid.

- "You WILL keep (Y/N) safe."

- Now, if you plan on starting relationships at base?

- May Heavy have mercy on them....

- They will be intimidated and scared off as Heavy feels it's for your own good.

- Even if you asked him to tone it down a bit...

- Overall, Platonic! Heavy is your standard overprotective sibling, even if Yandere.

- He just isn't afraid of breaking a few bones or murdering a few men to keep you happy.

- "Have good day, (Y/N)?"

- "Yeah... just Scout broke his leg today and won't say way."

- "I'm sure baby man is fine, now come, let's have lunch."

#yandere team fortress 2 #yandere tf2 #yandere platonic tf2 #yandere platonic tf2 heavy #yandere tf2 heavy #yandere heavy #yandere platonic

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lovelyrocker · 8 months

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Like Me Part Ten

Bones & All (AU)

Warnings: Language, Angst, Anxiety, Talk of “biting”

Pairings: Lee X Reader(unofficial)

Characters: Lee, Reader, Liam(OMC)

Word Count: 1,669

She knew that smell from anywhere. Fresh soap and sandalwood. A light scent of Irish Spring that he has been using since he was a kid. She blinked her eyes open and saw the disheveled curls spread over the pillow next to her. Her eyes followed the milky, smooth skin of his bare back as his spine dipped into the curve of his back right before his ass. She smiled into her pillow.

“I can feel you staring at me, woman.” Said the deep voice muffled by the pillow.

“I’m not staring.”

He turned his head, looking over at her. “Then what are you doing?”

“Admiring.”

Lee smiled and rolled over onto his back. “Admiring, huh?” He placed an arm behind his head. “Well, I can feel you admiring.” He smirked. “How’d you sleep?”

“Pretty good.”

“Even though you kept getting up to check on Liam?”

“I couldn’t help it. This big house is new to us. I’m used to a little apartment with him right next door. He is all the way down the hall now.”

“It’s only been a few weeks, baby. Give yourself time to adjust.” He reached a hand to hers.

“We need to figure out how we are going to do this with Liam being home and both of us looking to work. He can’t exactly go to daycare.”

“Well, Since it's a family home we don't have to worry about rent. Just utilities. I can keep us afloat for now. With my job at the slaughterhouse.”

“Lee-”

“Mommy!” The door flew open and Liam charged at the two of them. “Lee!” Liam landed on Lee's stomach.

“Oh God!” Lee doubled over. “Those were my nuts!” He grunted and she couldn’t help the laugh that escaped her.

“Sorry!” Liam shouted, lying next to Lee. “He Lee,” Liam crawled on top of Lee and grabbed his face with his little hands. “You have the same color eyes as me!”

“I know I do.” Lee smiled up at him.

“And you have speckles, too!”

“Freckles, not speckles!” She corrected, pulling the boy from his position on Lee. “Come on! Let’s get you some breakfast.”

“Cheerios!” Lee heard Liam shout from down the hall and he couldn't help but laugh.

By the time Lee made it down the stairs the coffee maker was making the gurgling noise that lets you know it's just about done. He poured himself a cup and leaned against the counter as he watched Liam coloring, his Cheerios long gone. Y/N grabbed the bowl as she passed by him, pressing a kiss to the top of his dark curls on the way to the sink. She looked back at Lee who was looking at her with a dreamy look on his face.

“What?” She asked, placing the bowl in the drain board after washing it, then wiping her hands on the towel.

Lee shook his head slowly. “Nothing.” He smiled, sipping his coffee. “Admiring.”

“Smart ass.” She mumbled. ‘You better get moving or you’ll be late.” Pressing a kiss to Lee’s cheek. “I’ll get your lunch ready.”

“Lee, can we go to the park after you get home?!”

“Baby, Lee may be too tired after work.” She tells him and he pouts.

“Are you kidding?” Lee looks over to Liam. “I’m never too tired for the park!”

“You spoil him.” She points to Lee.

Lee found it quite easy to fall into the domestic lifestyle. To his surprise he rather enjoyed it. Having a bed, the same bed, everynight to sleep in. A steady job with money that kept the three of them fed and comfortable. Seeing his sister and mother regularly. The looks in town bothered him less and less. Having Y/N next to him in bed, that was something he never realized he needed. Even though they were both still unsure what they were at the moment. He loved the feeling of waking up with her body next to him. And the loudness of that little boy that he loved more than he ever thought it was possible to love someone.

Y/N worked at a local diner a few nights a week. On those nights when it was just the men at home Lee would take Liam for ice cream after dinner and then to run off his sugar at the park next to the Tastee Freeze.

Hee would sit back and watch him, thinking how things would have been different if he would have stuck around. If he wouldn’t have gotten scared and ran. Lee notices things about Liam. How he stands in the exact same way he does when he is thinking. The way he scrunches his nose when he sees something he doesn’t like, the exact same way Lee does. Or the way he snores ever so slightly when in a deep sleep. Y/N says he gets that from him. The way he shakes his leg and the way he taps his fingers in concentration. They way he is staring very intently at the other child on the playground.

Lee is quick to notice how focused Liam suddenly is with the little boy on the money bars. Liam had followed him from the slide to the sandbox. He watches the toddler’s eyes zero in on the little blond headed boy's neck.

Without hesitation Lee stands from the bench, making his way across the pool of kids to Liam. Just as Liam leans in closer to the other boy Lee swoops him up. “Hey, buddy!” He holds him close, giving a pat on his back. “I think it’s time we get going. It’s getting late.”

“That boy smelled good.” Liam mumbled, looking back at the boy over Lee’s shoulder.

“I know, buddy.” Lee walked him to the truck. “I know he did.” Lee buckles him into his seat. “We need to have a talk, bud.” He tells him as he climbs into the cab of the truck.

“Did I do something bad?” Liam looks up at Lee with the same puppy dog eyes he knows he gets from him.

“No.” He pats the boy's leg. “No, buddy, you didn’t.” He takes a breath. “But you came close.”

“I wanted to bite him.” Liam looked down, ashamed.

“I know.” He takes the boy's hand. “But you have to be strong. You will have times when they smell so good and you want to, but you can’t.” He glances over at him. “Do you understand?” Liam nods, staring at the floor. “If you bite then people will freak out. They don’t understand. Then we will have to move. We’ll get in trouble. Everyone will know our secret.”

“I’ll try to not bite.” He leans his head on Lee’s arm. “I promise.”

“Another thing is you can’t just bite people. Good people. Only bad people.”

“Bad people?” Liam tilted his little head and looked over at Lee.

“Yes.” Lee cleared his throat. “See when I bite someone I make sure they don’t have a family first. Make sure no one will really notice if they go away. Then I see if they are mean. If they hurt people.”

“Only then can we bite them?”

“Yes!” Lee says, happy that he is explaining it in a way Liam is understanding. “But you can’t bite first. Not till you’re older. For now only let me do the first bite. I’ll teach you so when you are older you will know. It’ll be our special way of hunting.”

“Hunting.” Liam repeated.

“Yeah, we’ll call it hunting so no one other than you, me and mommy know what we really mean.”

“Okay!” Liam agreed. “So can we go hunting?”

“Now?” Lee looked over at him.

“Uh huh.” Liam nodded enthusiastically.

“Tell you what,” Lee told him as he turned into the drive. “If you can wait till the weekend, you, mommy and me can go camping. We’ll hunt then.”

“Okay!” Liam said excitedly as he jumped from his seat after Lee unbuckled him.

When Y/N walked into the house later that night to her surprise there was no Lee sitting on the couch with a mindless wrestling match playing on the TV. No Liam running around like an overly sugared bandit.

She called once or twice and heard nothing. Going up the stairs she peeped into Liam's room and saw the toddler fast asleep in his bed, Lee sitting on the floor next to the bed. “Lee?” Y/N walked into the room. “Everything okay?”

“Hey,” He turned, looking at her as she sat next to Lee on the floor. “I didn’t hear you get in.”

“What are you doing in here?”

Lee slowly shook his head. “Just watching him sleep.”

“I do that sometimes.” She tells him, leaning her chin on his arm. “Kind of surreal. Knowing you took part in making a whole other person.”

“Yeah,” He chuckled.

She watches his eyes as they go over her son then back again. “Lee,” She swallows. “Are you having second thoughts about this whole thing? Because if you are-”

“No! No,” He smiles. “Nothing like that.” He takes her hand and presses a kiss to the back of it. “Just realizing how lucky I am.” He stands and walks out the room.

“What?” She says, standing following Lee, pausing to gently shut the door. “Hold up.” She grabs his arm. “Lee,” She softly caresses his face. “Hey, what’s going on?”

“I’m just realizing how lucky I am. To have you and him. Being what I am-”

“Stop,” She tells him, stepping closer to him. “Lee, you aren’t-”

“I’m gonna make sure I never do to him what my dad did to me.” He looks dead into her eyes. “I’ll do better. I’ll give him better.”

“I know.” She pulls him close. “I know you will.”

Lee wraps his arms around her and buries his face in the crook of her neck, holding her close. He breathes deeply, the hair on the back of his neck standing on end. “You smell good.”

#timothee #chalamet #timothée #timothée chalamet #timothee chalamet #luca guadagnino #AU #Bones & All #Bones And All #Lee #Reader #Reader Insert

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dollsuguru · 2 months

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hi hi! you can ignore this but i was really curious about your writing process?? you just write so well and i’m curious to see how your work starts from an idea all the way to the finished product!!!

the way my jaw DROPPED rn like omfg are you talking to ME??? I’M SHOOK PLEASE YOU ARE WAY TOO KIND AND SO GENEROUS 😭 my writing sucks ASS but thank you SO much you’re so sweet <333 i can try & let you know my process but tbh baby i do NOT have one 😭 but i’ll try to think of something 😭 also i’ll try to be as thorough/concise as possible but i’m sorry if i tangent! ALSO this’ll be long bc i’m a yapper so forgive me <3

1) everyone is different but in my case i have a tendency to ALWAYS think of new ideas for writing (at least for geto!) find a character that you can consistently think of ideas for bc they’ll serve as practice! also i JUST started writing a month or two ago so i, myself, am STILL practicing with every fic & i am always willing to learn!

most importantly, i write based off my whim! whatever idea has me in its clutches is the idea i’m writing for, even if that means i’m leaving other fic ideas in the dust at the moment! i recommend creating a list of fic ideas and save it as a draft (can be a wip list or literally just a random list depending on how many ideas you have!) — for those i tend to jot down random dialogue, vibes i wanna express, plot points i really wanna show, the personality of geto or reader, & whatever randomly comes to mind pertaining to that fic! i write it all down!

2) it honestly changes between fic to fic but i recommend asking for requests in the beginning — even writing just ONE thing will give you practice/an idea! so here are some examples of what i’ve written so far:

- the first thing i wrote was a request for suguru being obsessed w satoru’s girlfriend. the way i started that fic was thinking of the feeling that suguru would ultimately feel which was “guilt, shame, & desire.” and then i… personified? each thing! at first i personified guilt as an arachnid crawling in suguru’s throat but it didn’t work as well for me… and then i thought, “how about a serpent?” and it flowed much better -> slithering down his throat, embedding his fangs into his flesh leaving it raw, mangled, & bloody -> roaming across his heart/ribcage. and for that, and this may sound silly but i SWEAR by it, look up SYNONYMS for words on google! “dances along his bones -> pirouetting across his bones” i think little nods like that can help you not sound too similar all the time or like you’re constantly repeating yourself! shame was expressed in alcohol (amber whiskey ties into his amber eyes as well) & desire was expressed within the flicker of a lighter reader gave him which he holds in his hands (he imagines the cold metal as reader’s hands, which he ends up holding in his warm ones at the end)

- second fic “black is the color of my true love’s hair” was my first time writing a fic and that was because i wanted to write something for v-day & i really love this song! music can be a great inspiration — same w song lyrics! but for that one i had a few ideas i KNEW i wanted to use (knuckle kisses, stargazing, depressive suguru who reader gives a bath to/has a heart to heart with, and reader making a scrapbook for suguru!) he may be ooc but also i’m not afraid of making suguru be soft and quirky, i think that makes him fun! have FUN w different facets of your favorite characters personalities! also personally, i hate when readers don’t have personality/are always too shy/can’t banter/are too serious so i try to make my readers have a personality that align w the fic!

now for the knuckle kisses i knew what i wanted to do and i think that part came pretty easy! just a bit of revising as i was writing so i could be more descriptive in certain areas, change my wording around so it’d be less clunky in others! stargazing idea was incredibly hard & so was the scrapbook… so here’s advice i have for you that SAVED my ass. now. if you just wrote random writing in your drafts, whether it was just stream of consciousness that has nothing to do with the fic or was just a random piece of dialogue you jotted down — DO NOT DELETE IT. two parts of my fics were from RANDOM writing i wrote that had NOTHING to do w a romance fic and with a BIT of tweaking it gave so many ideas/serviced my story perfectly!

ex: i had zero idea of how to start the stargazing part so i just wrote the part i knew i wanted, which would’ve been in the middle of the story! aka reader buying the star for suguru and him being Shook To The Core. i was wondering how the hell i think of the events leading up to that, and one day i randomly just wrote “you zig-zag around the counter like a bumbling fawn” bc i was brainstorming ideas for the fic but was like… this has no place in my story BUT i didn’t delete it i just kept the draft. THEN i was like… wait this can work… so i used it as my beginning to the stargazing section and it flowed wonderfully! same w the scrapbook section! i wrote a series of dialogue that i ACTUALLY intended to use in an angst where reader despises suguru in their relationship, but with a bit of tweaking and deleting parts of reader being apathetic and suguru being toxic, it ended up being a great series of showing suguru’s overthinking nature/his genuine love for reader!

also maybe i do this unintentionally but i usually have a focus into suguru’s thought processes more in my fics… maybe bc i’m just curious abt him more than anything LMAO so that can be useful i think! if you’re like wow i have no idea how to write for my reader, write for suguru!

- third story was a request (shoutout bestie rem 🤝🤭) who gave such a cool idea of twisted suguru watching reader grieve him for leaving. now it wasn’t an actual haunting bc reader & geto are both alive, but i still used words of that nature to express them haunting e/o’s thoughts (mourning, ghost, corporeal phantom, living rigor-mortis etc…) the first thing i wrote for this fic was “prostrate yourself” — a tie-in to cult leader geto & also his confusing feelings about/towards reader. i also wanted to show bleakness so i mentioned suguru likening himself to a plague & a calamity. also don’t be afraid to show the ugly parts of a character — suguru is a bit callous in this but he’s still human and has a push & pull w/in himself! this fic i really tried my hardest to do a “show not tell” for certain paragraphs (bc i personally have trouble with that/dialogue/imagery/descriptions/engaging writing) — so i would constantly go into my “writing tips” tag and try and heed the advice they give!

sorry i don’t think i was of much help bc honestly i do NOT have a process 😭 even when writing my current fic about curator!geto — i just outlined OOOOOH WAIT OKAY HOLD ON YUP MIDTHOUGHT AND NOW I’M JUST PROPERLY ANSWERING YOUR QUESTION 😭

BITCHXHXHBXBX I FORGOT. OUTLINE!!!!!!! THAT’S WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR THIS WHOLE TIME AND I WAS JUST YAPPING AWAY FOR NO REASON I’M SOOOOOOOOOO SORRY OMFGGGGGGG OKAY SO 😭

curator!geto is the FIRST time i’m PROPERLY outlining a fic (so actually i didn’t do anything wrong pleek don’t beat my ass for yapping 😪) so basically since this is the first time i’m outlining i made sure to write the premise of the fic, characters & their jobs, their personalities, their place of work/interactions/relationships there and then also how they would meet! so i wrote how i wanted suguru & reader to meet, a few pieces of random dialogue, and then i also wrote about how they would later on be more romantic (in what way). i’m currently trying to think of a conflict and just now thought of an idea that i may or may not use but i wrote it down anyways! and this is the first fic where i’m properly paying attention to “show not tell” and trying to describe words/paragraphs with more imagery! (esp since it’s an artsy/visual fic!) tbh the “writing tips” tag on my blog will help you more than anything i can say 😭

also! i recommend looking up writing tips and also reading a bunch of fics that you like! my mutuals have some of the BEST fics i have EVER read and reading them is honestly a masterclass in itself of amazing writing/prose/how to flow a story wonderfully! i’m just a beginner so i have lots to learn still about fic-writing BUT just think of each fic as a stepping stone to getting better! write, post, but don’t overwhelm yourself/force yourself to finish a fic you have no ideas for. it’s okay if it takes time but also remember that it won’t ever be perfect so don’t let “perfectionism” stop you from posting your fics! someone will always read it — whether they rb, like, comment, or are a silent reader — someone will take the time out of their day to read your fic! and honestly don’t get caught up on numbers! i’m soooooo thankful that people read my fics & leave tags even if i think my writing sucks! it’s all in good fun at the end of the day! enjoy it however you can and i’m sure you yourself are an amazing writer! good luck bestie! <3

#asks #anon #but yeah so BASICALLY. idea -> random tidbits -> outline -> rawdog -> revise -> writing tips -> edit -> post #sorry if this was of no help omfg i hope i didn’t forget anything 😭#tbh i have no process and just rawdog every fic 😭#i listen to music — write suguru all sexily — and then call it a DAY!#tbh making your fic look cute could maybe help you too! have fun w font colors & choosing a fic pic!#lil things like that can help service your story too!#i just like to play w personalities & random prose and HOPE it sticks LMFAOOOOOO #tbh i rec looking up writing tips / i have my own tag & so do other people! look through those they’ll help out WAY more!#i recommend asking seasoned writers tbh 😭 i just started recently but thank you for liking my fics!#and if you like someone’s fic — take note of what you like and why you like it! maybe that can help you too!#if you have any more questions PLEASE feel free to ask! i don’t think i was of any help BUT you were very kind 2 ask me anyways jdndndndnd #anyways. GOOD LUCK! i’m sure you’ll kill it <3

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urfavoritesecretadmirer · 3 months

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Hi! Your account is so cool!

Care to infodumo about your system? Always happy to hear about it, it's a big hyper fixation for us systems and how they function! (I saw your post saying how much you loved talking about it so-)

Tysm!! And omg someone asking us to infodump??

Pats the seat next to us sit my friend, I’m about to take hours of your time (I used some questions from systems asks btw lmao)

Alter count: We don’t know our alter count yet, but we know there is at least 100+. It’s really interesting honestly, and sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have an alter count of a smaller number than what we have like 4-7.

Non-Human alters: I’m back with this. I don’t think we have any alters that are LITERAL OBJECTS, but we do have alters that SOURCES are objects. We do have one alter who is like the human version of a lavender plant though :).

Overt or covert: We are covert at first. Our switches from what other people have described them as, are very covert. But, once we come out to someone, usually they go ‘ohhh so that’s why you act like that’ and then we’re overt to them.

Gender: Lots of variety of gender in the system. Host (me) uses Any/All pronouns but prefers He/She. And by Any/All, I mean any/all. Go crazy with neopronouns when referring to me. I beg you they are so cool.

Nonverbal alters?: Yes! There’s a few of us who are non-verbal or semi-verbal for a multitude of reasons. Some are only non-verbal online because they are insecure about their grammar, being non-verbal doesn’t mean an alter can’t read (cough directed at fakeclaimers cough).

Different languages/accents?: From what I know, I don’t think any alters speak a different language! Some of us do accents for fun because some of us are into theatre and acting.

How has your alter count changed over time?: So we have a lot of consistent and severe trauma. I'll just say that /nav. So, we split/form alters pretty easily. It has definitely affected our alter count because..well..easy splits!

Quotes?: “Not enough bones in my foot?!?!” -Dutch

“Don’t insult me you plastic candy wrapper.” - Luc

“They identify as Japan and not in an RCTA way?!!?!?” - Sal (after seeing someone use 🇯🇵/🇯🇵self and Japan/Japanself pronouns).

Names?: Most of us just..spawned with names? Obviously these names can change, and if an alter didn’t appear with a name we go through baby names lists.

Introjects?: We do have a lot of introjects but we are not an introject heavy system. Most of our introjects do not feel connected to their source.

Collective name?: Our collective name is Coven of Cards but we may change it. We came up with this name because at the time, we had about 70-75 alters like in a deck of cards.

Common fronters?: Besides me obvs, Sal, Chandler, Ramona, Luke, and Mary are our most frequent fronters!

Sexuality?: Sexuality also varies in the system. And it’s interesting because I am asexual so when I co-front or am co-con with an alter who isn’t everything feels weird lol.

What type of system are you?: Polyfragmented DID and traumagenic :)

Ages?: We vary in ages too! We’re not 100% sure whether our alters are actually a different age than the body or just present that way tho. Our oldest alter is 60+ years old and our youngest is 3.

How do you keep track of your system?: We use SimplyPlural and PluralKit, both of which we’re still in the process of registering everyone.

Hair color?: Also varies! One of our alters, Layla, has rainbow hair :)

Do you know any systems irl?: Yes, but both are DSMP fans so we’re not comfortable around them.

Friendly reminder to everyone on our blog to pls feel free to ask questions we love questions ☺️🫶

-🧿

#did system #did osdd #actually osdd #osdd #actually did #osddid #osdd system #osdd 1b #actually traumagenic #traumagenic did #system community #system posting #system asks #system positivity #dissociative system #system things #system stuff #traumagenic system #system ask game

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magicbringsmalice · 5 months

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I just realized I don't post here that much, oopsies! :(

Well, have Nova's design in GL2!

Isn't she such a beauty?

Have a few fun facts about her! There will be a few spoilers.

-She's UnderWizard!Ink, obviously. And yes, she's a female.

-She keeps that small dagger in case she doesn't have broomie around to defend herself with.

-Like any other Ink AU, she does indeed have a poor memory. This results in her often forgetting her own things, or something someone told her a while ago. This is why she's good at keeping secrets-/hj

-Actually likes showing a bit of bone (skin??).

-Shorter than the rest of the UnderWizard cast. :,)

-Currently 34 years old. She was 21 when she first met Lotus (UnderMalice!Ink)

-She doesn't have magic, so she relies on her own physical strength and weapons to fight. She learned martial arts for a reason.

-Her broomie is thin and actually pretty easy to use. Compare it to a martial arts stick. Even a random person can easily pick it up.

-She loves whiskey and may or may not have created an addiction towards it.

-Pretty darn confident, if I do say so myself. She isn't gonna hesitate to call you out on something and/or be straight-forward about it.

-She loves to paint, she even taught her own children how to mix colors and make random shades, and how to paint landscapes. "Portraits are still a bit hard for them, baby steps-" , she says.

Not so fun facts about her. (TW! sexual assault, alcohol, suicide.)

-Nova was a painting brought to life by the same man that painted her, who knew dark magic. The man proceeded to sexually assault her until it got to a point Nova snapped. She poisoned him by forcing a vial of mercury down his throat.

-She struggles with depression, caused from her past trauma and the other events that happen as the story goes on. Hence explaining her addiction with whiskey.

-She's one of the few characters in the cast who is quite easy to break, unfortunately. Simply by reminding her she has no purpose there, just an extra created by a foul man. Or by threatening to kill her loved ones.

-The protector hates when someone touches her back or pulls her hair. Unless it's someone she trusts.

-Her fate in the Bad Ending ends with Nova taking her own life. (Once Lotus turns into stone, she sees no purpose anymore.)

#UnderWizard #Nova Verlice [UW!Ink]#fun facts #undertale au #ink sans #tw s/a #tw mentions of alcohol #tw mentions of suicide #i chose violence i know #this is it for now #might be updated #gacha life 2 #oc design

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saltielena · 1 year

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ok this post may be lost to time because i cant FUCKING see the text im writing but okay look at me uhhh jrwi disabiliry / mental condition hcs because im normal. actually i should use colors to make sure i can see. itll also TRAP YOU into looking at my hcs

pd. uhhh ashe has POTS. ambulatory wheelchair user i think. will has EDS and spent a lot of time in deadwood fucking destroying her own bones and it is NOT kind to her after death. needs a damn cane. dakota is HOH and as we know like autistic+. and i think. weird thought. vyncent has synesthesia. yeah. it just feels right. also he has hypermobility in his hands. and theyre ALL autistic btw. will also had ocd adhd and bpd. i am liking plurality vynce hcs more and more as time goes on too. dakota has dyslexia and dyscalcula. i cant spell it. fuck me man. uhhh is that all i had to say. OH ashe has c-ptsd and bpd too </3

riptiiiide baby. uhhm. jay has scoliosis and has an extrenal spine prosthetic. its like stegosaurus scales but theyre gold and magicy. jay is Absolutely at LEAST hard of hearing bc she uses guns all day. jays also a little colorblind. and has dyslexia too. chip obviously has phantom pain from his pinky. chip cant recognize faces that well i forgot what its called but he does have that. hes also pretty nearsighted. chip needs a cane but never uses it SOMEONE get him some tension wraps please. compression is NEEDED on this boy. gill has several balance issues that didnt present when he was undersea because of the obvious differences in gravity. gill hs tics i think.. tourettes boy… clearly autism i mean look at him. but also bpd. he definitely has varying muscle spasms hes just ignored his whole fucking life too. and yeah theyre all autistic yada yada yada

blood in the bayouu baby. blood in the bayou more like what thE FUCK kian stone has very thin blood. and autism and adhd but the weed calms her. maybe did too i havent decided. rand absolutely has ocd do not even try me and add and autism sorry theyre all audhd maybe not rolan hes too weird. rolan has ocd too and keeps every thought in his head in his own brain no matter what it is . i dont know if thats a thing but it is in this case okay. kians like half blind at this point mostly because she looked at the sun as a kid but also because her genes decided to fuck round and find out. rolan has lowkey audio processing issues fr… i dont actually have too many hcs in terms of bitb bc its so little content :(( make me sad

hokay its apotheosis time now look me in the eyes look at me look at me did/osdd rumi. umm . also bpd. peter.. w crutches.. makes me happy. no idea if i can make a warforged have phantom pain but i feel like its only fair to m babygirl thanny. love him.. peters clearly autistic.. also he has aphantasia because i SAID SO!!! (i have that)

ok i think my rant is over. umm. i cant wait for vampires to come out i cant wait i cant wait!!!!

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rainbowcolored7 · 2 years

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TAG NINE PEOPLE YOU WANT TO GET TO KNOW BETTER

Tagged by @evil-moonlight Thanks doll!

I think I've been tagged by a few others for this and I'm sorry I never got around to it! I'm going to be going through and trying to respond to the ones I've missed, but if anyone wants to tag me again feel free!

Favorite Color: Cerulean blue, baby/hot pink and bright yellow has been growing on my for a while now.

Currently reading: Uh, well, I think the last actual book I picked up was the first in the Shadow & Bone series, but as I usually do with books I got distracted by fic and fandom things. I have been meaning to go back and reread (and finish reading) all of Cherie Priest's novels, but they're all packed away in boxes in my storage unit unfortunately. If you're into zombies, supernatural themes, and steampunk I HIGHLY recommend reading her stuff because it's fucking amazing.

Fanfiction wise I'm making my way through @godotismissingx -Bedroom Hymns series for like the fourth time - https://archiveofourown.org/series/2475169

@kinnsporsche True North https://archiveofourown.org/works/39011805/chapters/97582617

And of course anxiously waiting every day for updates on @yeetlegay Fake Love and Hennessy https://archiveofourown.org/works/39083298/chapters/97769772 and @luckydragon10 A King's Tree https://archiveofourown.org/works/39298218/chapters/98339034

(I just spent an hour fighting tumblr to get the coding to work to do click through links and it still isn't working idk so sorry about that...)

Last song: Well, this is difficult to answer because I'm currently listening to music so I'll just name the few songs I've been listening to obsessively for the past week etc. Hindi Sad Diamonds - John Leguizamo, Nicole Kidman & Alka Yagnik from Moulin Rouge (yes this is entirely Tong's fault from the world tour, thank you sir), Always Remember Us This Way - Lady Gaga (it's kimchay and it hurts and I love the pain), Small Doses - Bebe Rexha (ofc a kp video turned me onto this one), Smother Me - Kelaska and OF COURSE Why Don't You Stay by Jeff Satur because, I mean, come on.

Last Series: Working my way through a 3rd/2nd and a half rewatch of The Devil Judge (I never finished my second rewatch), um, KinnPorsche of course, that one is just a constant. Also watching My Liberation Notes, but I had to to take a break because every single character in that show is so damn depressed and human that it really brings me down to the dirt and I was getting a bit too sad. When I can finally tear myself away from all my wips I'm really looking forward to watching the newest season of Virgin River (yeah, I know, don't look at me like that. It's sweet and wholesome and corny and hetero but it's yummy okay).

Last movie: Went and saw Thor Love and Thunder with the fam sunday evening. It was predictable, very marvel (derogatory), but I laughed a lot and it was a fun watch. Oh, and I watched Moana again last night as well because I heard Jeff Satur's cover of How Far I'll Go and promptly cried and lost my entire mind. Go ruin your life and listen to it right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex_NRs9VyNw

Currently working on: Oh gawd please don't make me say it... several vid edits on the backburner, peteporsche fic, lawyer!kinn assistant!porsche fic request by @moerusai , kp fantasy royal au, the haunting of Theerapanyakul house (a haunting of hill house vegaspete au) for the lovely @liyazaki , another armpol fic, the kp greaser!era fic and Vegas character study I may or may not be giving up on 'cause the sparks just aren't hitting right, AND several pieces of artwork. *cries in not enough time*

No pressure tags - Everyone I mentioned above! As well as @acacia-luna-royal @ahdriking @omarandjohnny @mematryoshkame @minisculecosmos @suga4mycoffee

Pretty sure that's more than nine but I cannot count. ❤️

#personal #my stuff #tagged meme #aannddd the coding issues and my lack of answering shortly is why i have a hard time doing these lol #sorry guys!#kinnporsche

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Fate season 2-4

We’re reached episode four! First, an update to the last one. Terra didn’t get a fancy outfit because she wasn’t going to the party. Musa also wasn’t going to the party but she was wearing this… skintight sheer colored camo? So I didn’t connect that those two just weren’t dressed to party while the others were. So the show wasn’t actually dissing Terra.

This next episode is entitled An Hour Before the Devil fell which portends… I’m not sure what but it certainly is portending hard!

Methinks this show portends too much.

But, per google, it is a quote! The full quotation, “until an hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in heaven,” is uttered by Miller's John Hale, a puritan pastor involved in the Salem witch trials, and it warns against deception: what seems sweet may be wicked.

...I’m trying to think of characters that ‘seem sweet’ and that’s pretty much Terra and… just Terra!

As we finished last episode, Beatrix was getting got! And it looks like she wasn’t killed or drained of magic, she was kidnapped! Did the scrapers fly off with her? No, I suppose they injured her enough that the human with them hauled her off. This kinda feels like B’s arc could be coming to an end. Frees Rosalind!→doesn’t get the appreciation she hoped for→loses her dudes→loses her powers→nothing left to live for→dramatic death or sacrifice. I think B hoped to be Rosalind’s protege and right-hand minion, and finally make her debut as Andreas’ favored foster daughter as well, and none of that happened. Rosalind had no more use for her and Andreas does seem to love her but he’s loyal to Rosalind first.

Andreas is very worried, he wants all the soldiers to go out and look for Beatrix. Rosalind is just like eh, kidnapped by Blood Witches, predictable, they just want to draw us out so they can catch some fairies. Andreas is happy to throw another fairy away to get Beatrix back, he suggests an exchange. Rosalind says, “Because we have history, I’ll pretend you didn’t say that.” So… Rosalind won’t hear of sacrificing a fairy student? Another fairy student, because B is a student. Andreas says Beatrix is like a daughter to him and Rosalind just says she warned him not to “form attachments” in case exactly this happened.

Yeah, “Raise this baby every day for sixteen years and don’t get attached” like that’s possible for any non-sociopath human. Though Andreas is kind of a face-smashing murderhobo soooooo…

It is nice to see that he loves Beatrix though. It’s a breath of fresh air in this show where it’s often hard to tell how any character feels about any other character.

In the school’s one classroom Badass Marco is grading papers. Congratulations Marco, promoted to teacher! Guess he got tired of being a soldier after his partner got killed last season. And the school had to promote somebody before they ran out of teachers entirely!

But Marco may not get to enjoy his new job for long because Andreas attacks and strangles him! Not to death I don’t think, just to unconsciousness. Murderhobo.

Opening sequence!

But school is going on as usual, students in the cafeteria, doing homework, staring at Bloom because she was outed as having the Dragon Flame just like they did over her being a changeling last season. Aisha tells Bloom “The Dragon Flame’s a legend and now you are too.”

So the two girls are supposedly studying, in a perfect opening for an infodump since Aisha has been swimming with Grey instead of studying. But Bloom first teases Aisha about “what’s Grey’s favorite ‘stroke’?” Spare me.

Then we get to the good stuff! Lore from the textbook!

Aisha: “I know about Blood Witches. They aren’t super common but they’re a thing.”

Bloom: “Their element is blood so they can control muscles and bones. Theirs and other people’s. Creepy.”

Back in Dominion War times Blood Witches were so powerful they could puppeteer people’s bodies from miles away.

And that was the “last time the Dragon Flame existed” and since then it’s been dormant.

Aisha asks if it’s hereditary, suggesting that some magic is, but Bloom says Rosalind’s theory is that it “surfaces in times of great conflict”

Aisha reminds Bloom that Rosalind is shady and Bloom says they want the same thing: to stop Blood Witches from stealing fairies’ magic. And Bloom’s glad they have Rosalind to help fight them.

Which… kind of a good point. Now that we know about Blood Witches from a source other that Rosalind directly telling Bloom that confirms they are at least a thing that’s real. I wish I knew more history though. Why Blood “witches” instead of “blood element fairies” if it’s just another element? In fact why not “Healer fairies”? Or “Shapeshifting fairies” if they can control their own flesh? Does bloodbending automatically make you evil? I figured it’d be something like “they’re humans with no magic who get magic by performing blood sacrifices” which would cover how they’re all evil. I almost wonder if we’re going to have a “Blood Witches were evil back in the First Dominion but the ones now are a persecuted minority” plot. Either way maybe it’s better for the plot to leave the door open for good Blood Witches just in case.

This show better keep its hands off Mirta though. Seeing my and other writers’ special witch messed with might make me actually angry rather than just befuddled.

But let’s leave that terrible thought and go outside for some archery! Fairy magic doesn’t work on scrapers so the specialists gotta step up! Silva is back to teaching like he never left, which rubs Sky the wrong way. Riven asks if he prefers Andreas and sky says at least Andreas is who he says he is. Of course who he is is a “massive prick” as Riven points out. They wonder if it’s because Beatrix is gone. Rosalind claims to have sent her on a mission but nobody’s heard from her. Riven is just happy she’s gone.

They’re shooting homing arrows which are enchanted to curve and hit the target. Pretty cool. Wonder how that works, magically. You’d have to form a sympathetic link, so the arrow knows what the target is, easiest enchantment would be for the arrow to hit whatever the shooter is concentrating on hitting.

Rosalind and Silva share some more wisdom: they expect scrapers and Blood Witches to attack together. Mind fairies can protect the Specialists from Blood Witch bloodbending.

Musa is here to observe. She’s wary of using her magic after what happened with Sam. Rosalind says Musa is the strongest mind fairy in the school. To do this they have to concentrate on protecting one individual specialist. Musa tries to protect Dane while Rosalind “simulates at attack” it’s just a battle of glowing eyes but Rosalind wins and Dane’s arrow goes off course.

Over in the greenhouse Flora is checking out the fishtank o’ scrapers, which has been parked in here for some reason. Hopefully not in the infirmary section where sick or injured fairies will have to try and get better with that in the room! Flora wonders what the scrapers evolved from, so evolution is understood here. Terra says maybe it didn’t evolve since it’s from the “Realm of Darkness, whatever that is.”

Aimee LeRoy the fluid mechanics alumni is going to be the new teacher for potions and Terra wants to get the greenhouse tidy so she doesn’t think their family are slobs. The cousins talk a little about Ben and Sam leaving. Terra is still angry at Musa, thinking she’s the reason Sam has to leave. Which, yeah, Musa definitely made bad choices but Rosalind is the root of the problem.

Flora is going off to see the specialists. Riven in particular. Terra looks upset at this.

Over to Stella, wearing a lavender knitted tube top and sweater with little sequin flowers on it. The clothes aren’t quite as washed out as last season but they’re pretty strange. She’s been texting Beatrix to see if she’s all right. Stella also wants some of B’s booze. Stella is also searching the secretary’s desk outside of Rosalind’s office, which I guess is where Beatrix worked. In one drawer are croc shoes. Stella’s croc shoes were a symbol of her not caring about her looks while she was depressed, then Beatrix fried them with lightning but I don’t immediately get the significance of crocs in the drawer. they’re B’s and she went off without them? Bloom catches her and she says she was just looking for a package from her mother.

Rosalind arrives, Stella flees and we go to a Bloom and Rosalind scene. Bloom has been studying hard for her Blood Witch quiz since she wants to know everything about the people who kidnapped her when she was a baby. She also read all of Rosalind’s reports on the fairies who were drained, and she’s amazed Rosalind managed to write long detailed reports, study the victims, and run the school. Rosalind just says, ‘Sleep is for the weak. What I’m doing matters to the entire Otherworld. I make time. You’d better too.” Bloom looks horrified at the idea of giving up sleep.

Rosalind is leaving for the capital. Bloom is impatient to go after the Blood Witches, she wants answers about her past. Rosalind comes and sits down with Bloom and gives her the “you are valuable, you need to stay safe, Blood Witches are going to try to get you.” and Bloom displays her fire. She could just flame ‘em! She says “I have the Dragon Flame” in an awfully confidant voice for someone who didn’t know what it was a few days ago and maybe still doesn’t. Cool fire effect though, a little sparkler flowing around her hand.

The Rosalind spills the beans about Beatrix being kidnapped. She thinks it’s a Blood Witch in the school! But they need more information before they can act, information she’s going to the capital to get. Telling this to the student whose tendency to go off half-cocked is so strong it freed you from magic jail is… certainly a choice, Rosalind. Bloom is shocked that they haven’t told anyone that a student is missing. Rosalind says it’s safer not to because ‘people are irrational. They act on emotion.”

And guess what Andreas is doing! Acting on emotion! He’s out in the woods striding along hauling Marco along by the leg. I thought Marco was a specialist but maybe he just never did magic on screen and he’s a fairy. Andreas texts somebody a pic of Marco’s knocked-out face.

Rosalind tells Bloom emotion is only useful for magic so Bloom needs to stay in and study, not let emotions cloud her judgment. Bloom looks horrified not sure why, then as Rosalind leaves Bloom’s expression changes. Bloom is ready to do something foolish while Rosalind is away! And I am here for it, now that Bloom’s emotions are gonna maybe make trouble for characters that actualluy deserve it this time.

Back in the suite I think Bloom came to rouse the troops for action but she finds Terra dressing up. Or, talking like she’s dressed up but she’s just wearing a dark buttonup shirt and black pants. With Rosalind out of town, everybody’s going to the pub! Aisha, wearing a hideous mustard yellow jumpsuit, is going too! Musa is in a n olive top and leggings like she’s going into battle and Flora is cute in a velvet jacket. Nobody’s scared of the blood witch since they have Bloom and her dragon flame along!

Stella, as a princess, would not wish to be seen by commoners in a gross dingy pub.

So they all go get beers! Everybody else is there, and after a minute of drinking Sebastian comes in and Bloom goes to talk to him while Sky goes to find Riven, who he expects to be puking in a corner by this time. But Riven is in fact bringing IPAs to Flora and Musa and a cider for Terra. Which is sweet. He proceeds to flirt with Flora. Musa tries to make small talk with Terra but terra shuts her down, not forgiving her for messing up things for Sam and her dad.

Terra texts Stella a “wish you were here” but Stella is leaving a message for Beatrix. She couldn’t find the whiskey but she found the crocs, she hopes the mission is going well, she’s worried… Stella is positively mooning over Beatrix! Not sure this is supposed to be shipping or loneliness; Stella hasn’t really connected with the rest of the girls and she and Beatrix do have evil parents in common.

Sebastian tells Bloom he used to come to this pub to drink after failing in Specialist school. He was a student when Andreas was a teacher… wait, Andreas was a teacher? I thought he was just soldiers with the other adults before they became teachers. He says Andreas is a bully. And he brings Bloom a list of all the catering staff from the party, assuming the Blood Witch snuck in as part of the staff. Bloom says she’ll start looking through it now and Sebastian says he does not condone underage drinking but he also does not condone ignoring friends and doing work in a pub.

Bloom says she has history with blood witches, and that she’s “the only fairy who can take on a blood witch.” what? Why? And that she doesn’t know how her friends will react when she tells then Beatrix is missing. Serbastian says, “You’re also a teenager, Bloom. Get drunk, act your age.” and tells the bartender to put Bloom’s drinks on his tab. He gets a text and leaves Bloom with that encouragement to get plastered!

Like… do grownups really do that?

But Bloom opens the folder to start searching for answers.

Everyone else has fun. Terra brings Riven beer and he says this is the nicest thing she’s ever done for him. Terra then delivers the “If you hurt Flora-” threat. Riven says they’re just having fun and Flora says, ‘You don’t have fun. You ruin people.” and indicates that Dane is ruined from the post-trio heartbreak. That was Riven having fun.

Dane sits down near Musa, who reads his mind. Dane says he knows it’s pathetic, he’s the strongest specialist dating the hottest one (Dane has several hangers on, not sure which is his boyfriend) but he still moons over Riven. Musa says relationships are hard. Dane heard about what happened with Sam and tells Musa not to beat herself up over it. They talk about mind fairies and emotions and Dane says he likes training because it’s just ‘do’ no ‘think’ He also says he felt Musa when she tried to protect him in the training exercise, and she almost blocked Rosalind, the strongest mind fairy in the Otherworld. Musa is powerful.

Daytime, Rosalind goes to meet the head of the army, the Indian woman from the party. The commander has blood witch contacts! Who are “old guard” and don’t want to fight with fairies. They don’t know anything. So there are peaceful blood witches! But the unpeaceful ones are stirring up trouble. They killed Duke Hammerstrom.

Andreas is approached by a bald dude with fuzz beard. He offers up Marco, “the most powerful air fairy at Alfea” for Beatrix. The dude says ok, then Andreas throws a knife at him and puts a sword to his throat. But this guy was only a puppet! The real blood witch kills him by snapping his bones!

The… same thing Rosalind did to Miss Dowling.

Huh.

Then the witch starts bloodbending Andreas! He says he’s sorry to Beatrix as the blood witch seizes control of him!

...is it Sebastian? He did just leave the pub right before this.

Bloom reads the folder while everyone else dances to a really insipid pop song. Outside it is daytime! Why are you drinking in the day that’s just weird! Sky is on the phone with Silva, who wants him back before dark. Sky’s like, “So if I miss curfew do I get a lecture like you do or a torture like Rosalind does?” Silva comes back with, ‘You’re speaking to your commanding officer” which I guess will not-work as well as anything else he could’ve said.

Bloom has come outside, and tries to say Silva’s just looking out for him. Sky says that when Silva disappeared he finally felt like his own person, free. Which… I can see. Dad stuff and commanding officer stuff are two streams that definitely should not be crossed. Bloom says she’s learned from Rosalind that things are usually more complicated than they seem. Sky says “that does sound like Rosalind” which Bloom finds disturbing. So Bloom says they need to let loose, and chugs her entire beer. Sky’s like, “Oh. That kind of let loose.”

So they go in and dance with everybody. Yaoi kissing with Dane. Terra stands and disapproves of everything.

Aisha and Grey have gone off outside. Aisha says if she was still in the pub she’d end up worrying someone was too drunk and end up ruining the fun trying to protect them. Grey says he’s more into acquaintances than friends, that makes it easier to go after what he wants without worrying about other people. That’s a weird philosophy to say out loud, Grey. Right now he wants Aisha, with him, walking through the unbelievably lovely countryside this show shows off. They hold hands on an ancient stone bridge.

Back at the pub Riven is outside smoking. Flora finds him and asks if he’s going to offer her a hit, but he says drama waiting to happen. And here comes Terra, more drama waiting to happen. Terra invites them to come play darts versus her and Kat and Flora cuts her off with, “What’d you say to him?” Terra assumes Riven told, Riven says he didn’t and walks off, leaving them to drama it out.

Terra: I was just looking out for you. he’s not a good guy.

Flora: according to who? You?

Terra: No, objectively. Trust me.”

Which is exactly what I was thinking. Hah! But Flora says they’re just hanging out, it’s not a big deal so who cares? She shoots Terra down as “You know everything, right?”

I feel like Terra is a lot less badass this season. In the first season her character was “insecure about her weight, but super competent in a crisis” and this season she just seems to be judgy and unforgiving. Correctly judgy; Musa did misuse her powers and Riven is objectively a bad idea, but how Terra is handling it is just not at all competent. She’s coming off as a jerk.

Back at school Stella lies in bed watching videos of the dancing at the pub. Then she gets a text. From Beatrix! She thinks she’s in some ruins. She needs help.

Bloom gathers the girls in the pub’s bathroom. Terra thinks she knows the ruins, she found beer bottles and a creepy doll there once. Hah! Musa suggests grabbing the less drunk specialists to mount a rescue.

But Bloom shuts it down. No rescue. This is a trap. Obviously. Nobody hears from Beatrix and now that Rosalind is gone Stella gets a text? Trap. Bloom is smart, but Bloom is also wobbly and drunk. Stella still wants to do something and Bloom says, ‘I know for a fact Rosalind is at the capital because she is handling this.” And so everyone finds out that Bloom knew Beatrix was kidnapped! Noises of disbelief!

Which are a bit weird considering Beatrix is a bad guy but ok. I guess the girls never found out she’s a murderer like they don’t know Rosalind killed Dowling.

So the girls feel betrayed that Bloom didn’t tell them, and it does not look good Bloom keeping Rosalind’s secrets. But sensibly Bloom says they are all sloshed and should go back to school and sober up and make a plan.

But outside the pub, which must be a real place in Wicklow, Sky and Riven are suiting up. When the girls didn’t help, Stella called the boys. Bloom tells Sky it’s an obvious trap but Sky points out that they’re trained and mind fairies can protect them. Musa says she’s in. Bloom says it’s not safe for fairies and none of them are going, but Musa shoots back that “for once my magic’s useful. I need this.” Bloom is not happy, I think some of Rosalind’s need to be obeyed is rubbing off on her. Then she realizes Aisha isn’t here.

Aisha and Grey are lounging on rocks by the stream. Aisha says she’s an overachiever because of her family. They “run a bunch of hydro-energy facilities on the border of Andros” for anyone playing home-realms bingo. They wanted Aisha to take over the family business, she wants to be an academic, so she has to overachieve to prove she made the right choice.

Grey makes the water light up with “tiny bugs” so his magic is water creatures? Aisha splashes him. They kiss. They kiss some more. Water rises in magical streams around them.

Night has fallen! Sky, Riven and Musa have arrived at a gorgeous ruined stone barn with moss on the roof. Musa thinks it’s creepy and asks why they never get to break into a playground. The boys put arrows on strings and they go inside.

Back in the suite Bloom paces and waps her phone on her hand. Stella says, ‘You don’t always have to be the one to save the day, I know that’s a tough pill to swallow.” heh. But Bloom shoots back that Stella doesn’t risk herself at all. Stella tells them that she physically can’t leave, and finally shows them the tracking gem. Flora and Terra gather around in pity, and Bloom in guilt. Stella says she didn’t tell them because of those looks. She gets up and goes into her room.

And that scene is the platonic example of the “the girls aren’t really friends” problem I have with Fate. Stella couldn’t depend on them to empathize and leap to help her, and when they found out they didn’t. Bloom didn’t ask what a tracking gem is, Flora didn’t know a risky acid potion to burn it off, everyone looked horrified but nobody said out, “This isn’t right, your mother’s terrible, and we’ll get this thing off you.”

Ok. back to the action.

The ruin is overgrown and, I think, a soundstage because they go upstairs to find Beatrix. she’s unconscious but Musa says she’s alive. Musa also realizes an unconscious fairy couldn’t text Stella. Then they hear the chittering of scrapers! As the boys take aim someone else shoots Riven’s arm, knocking off his aim. Ominous music plays as Andreas appears through a fallen archway! he’s being puppeted! Sky tells Musa to run and she does, as the boys draw their swords!

Musa makes a break for it but there are scrapers on the ground floor! One grabs her arm and sucks out some of her magic before she throws it off and gets into a tunnel or something behind a door. She calls the girls and tells them what happened. Flora seems to know a lot, she says after a short scraper bite Musa will lose her magic for only a little while, it takes a longer attack for it to be permanent. So Beatrix probably lost her magic permanently, she was attacked by a couple of them. But Musa will be ok later. She tells them that Andreas is here but he’s being controlled. She felt “years and years of anger. A grudge like whoever’s controlling Andreas knows him.”

Yeah, it’s Sebastian. That’s why he wanted Bloom to get drunk, so she couldn’t stop his evil scheme.

The boys fight valiantly but Andreas knocks them both down. All seems lost!

And Silva rescues them! Most dramatically, he jumps in and parries the descending blade with a shout of, “Andreas, no!”

Riven grabs Beatrix and carries her outside and hands her off to Dane. Was he there before? And props to the dudes who all seem to be strong enough to princess-carry Beatrix, which is harder than it looks. They realize Musa didn’t get out. Riven curses and goes back for her.

Musa is still in the tunnel. Her eyes are glowing purple and I think she’s experiencing the sword fight above as Sky and Silva take on Andreas. So her magic isn’t gone it’s just messed up I guess?

Back in the school the rest of the girls are realizing the Blood Witch isn’t an outsides, he’s someone who knows Andreas so-- Bloom realizes! She runs off to go after Sebastian! Without saying his name, but she says “hates them more than anyone, someone who’s been by our side this whole time” She goes by herself, Terra and Flora text Aisha but don’t go with Bloom for some reason.

Bloom gets to town while the sword fight in the barn still continues. That’s one long sword fight! Eventually Andreas has Silva pinned and begins choking the life out of him! Sky begs him to stop, just as--

Bloom enters the shop and goes into the basement and there’s Sebastian with his eyes glowing red! But he’s distracted so he loses his hold on Andreas. Wonder what it takes to re-control someone, can he just puppet Andreas anytime or do they have to be close enough to enchant?

Sebastian says Bloom’s ballsy to come alone but she counters quite confidently that all his scrapers will be at the barn trap and blood witch magic doesn’t work on fairies so she can just haul him back before he can do anything.

But Sebastian has a backup plan! His veins start glowing silver. he’s filled himself up with stolen fairy magic! He got some light fairy magic, some water magic, a weak mind fairy… and Beatrix. Sebastian throws down lightning and all the TVs in his show turn on with static and distorted pictures. Quite a well done bit of creepy!

Bloom says, “Whoever you’ve got, they’re not me.” In the most obnoxiously edgelord “lookit my stone cold confidence” teenage voice. And she summons a handful of fire.

And she summons her wings! She can just have her wings whenever she wants? There’s no “transformation” they just flame out behind her. But it is kind of cool. The wings shed light and the flame seems to move the air, blowing Bloom’s hair. For a real life magic, it’s not awful.

Sebastian is not impressed! He starts talking about how he knows all about Bloom, her powers, her childhood, her parents, and also her real parents.

Of course all he had to do was mention birth parents and Bloom unflames and goes completely vulnerable, stuttering a little as she says, “You know who my birth parents are?”

Sebastian says he’ll tell her if she joins him. Joins him to what, he doesn’t elaborate. He also says “if you’d stayed with me” and “it’s not too late” implying Bloom had previous chances to join him. Just a writing weirdness or is he meant to be the Blood Witch who kidnapped baby Bloom and he planned to raise her or something? Hard to tell.

Anyway Bloom’s totally about to join Team Blood Witch. She doesn’t say so, just looks thoughtful, but Fate Bloom is so single-issue and impulsive I think was can all deduce what her choice would have been.

Rescue arrives as all the pipes in the shop burst and water sprays into the air, flowing to form a wall between them. Aisha has arrived! With a pretty useful power, Aisha has advanced since season one. Bloom just says, “Great timing.” Sebastian escapes into another room and of course when the girls get there a second later he’s gone.

Back at the castle, with a gorgeous outdoor shot of the building, Terra and Flora are in the greenhouse arguing. Flora did the research, but Terra wants to recheck. Flora: Why do you always have to second guess me?” Terra: Most of the time you need second-guessing.” Flora says like with Riven and Terra says yeah like with Riven. Then Flora says, “It’d be easier to talk about what’s happening if we could talk about what’s happening. you’re jealous. It kills you when I succeed without you.” Terra gapes in surprise and says, ‘Is that really what you think? If I’m so horrible why are we even friends?” and Flora says, “Sometimes I ask myself the same question.”

And here is another platonic example of nobody being friends. I don’t even know what that scene’s trying to say. Flora assumes she knows what Terra is thinking? Terra is a busybody?

We go to Rosalind walking through the darkened courtyard. A specialist tells her they found Marco completely drained of magic. Maybe that was his lightning Sebastian had not Beatrix’s. Students are milling around worried and Rosalind shouts at them to go back to their rooms. Bloom and Aisha return and immediately tell Rosalind it was Sebastian. He went to Earth through the portal in his shop. Rosalind asks if he said anything and Bloom looks super shifty and says he offered her knowledge for betraying Rosalind. Rosalind is unbothered and says that all in all the day was a win.

Beatrix wakes up coughing and sputtering in Stella’s bed. Of all strange places that are not the infirmary. Stella tries to comfort her. But Beatrix’s magic is gone.

Terra is moping in her room. Flora comes in to apologize for what she said but Terra says, “You were right, I’m jealous.” She offers her phone which has a picture of her and Riven snuggling. Before the start of the series Riven and Terra were close, they even kissed once while drunk and then Terra puked because drunk. it’s in the prequel novel and Terra mentions it in the first season. Sparks did not fly and the drunk kiss was so embarrassing Riven started ignoring Terra and she was so mad she started ignoring him back.

But that’s not the jealousy. Terra is really jealous that Flora is so free to be herself and go after what she wants. And Terra can’t. Then Terra drops the bombshell1 Very hesitantly she says she thinks she picks bad idea guys because she’s not really into guys. Flora says “You can say it” and Terra says she thinks she’s gay and Flora says “you’re perfect, everything about you is perfect” and they cry and hug. It’s a very sweet scene.

But we’ve got Blood Witches to chase! Terra, Flora and Stella join Bloom and Aisha in the courtyard. Bloom asks if Stella’s ok after the emotions before and Stella says she is. Then Sky appears and Bloom goes to him to say sorry she didn’t rescue him instead of going after the blood witch but Sky says she saved his life.

Flashback-- yikes! Bloom broke Sebastian’s control but only for a second. Andreas had time to basically say, “Do it!” and Sky ran him through! He’s dead! Flashback to Sky weeping over his father’s body. In the present Sky says, “He was gonna kill Silva. I didn’t have a choice.” and Bloom hugs him.

Wow! I’m not surprised, but I’m surprised it happened in a flashback. Poor Sky. Poor Beatrix, how will she go on without her magic and without her father?

The other girls talk about what happened and how Aisha and Bloom saved everybody, and then they realize Musa hasn’t come back.

And Riven staggers in carrying her and calling out for help! Musa is all bloody and unconscious!

Whew! That was a lot!

Unrelated observations:

Rosalind says fuck and shit a lot. More than the teenage characters do. I’m sure this is supposed to say something about her personality but I don’t know what.

It occurs to me that Fate is teens vs. adults while Winx is teens vs. teens. The Trix are the same age as the Winx. Some of the other villains are adults but they’re never adults in a position of authority over the Winx. I’m sure that says something about the difference between the two shows but heck if I know what.

This show is very befuddling.

#fate the winx saga

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