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Merry And Bright (Dr. Spencer Reid x OC) *Christmas Special* 🎄

(Summary: A coworker is stuck working over the holidays, so Spencer takes them to look at Christmas lights to cheer them up… and maybe confess his feelings?)

Christmas is supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ as the song goes. But how can it be so wonderful when I can’t even visit my family? It’s been a week since my boss scheduled me to work over the holidays, due to the office being “overstaffed.” Basically nobody else wants to work and I’m too soft to say no. Now… Christmas seems so much darker.

“You feeling ok, Darlene?” Spencer asks from behind.

I shake away my sad thoughts and offer a weak smile. “As good as I can.”

Thank God for Spencer Reid. The smartest person I know, my favorite coworker, and a small- er, kinda big, crush of mine. I’ve been working as a secretary for half a year now, and in the short time we’ve known each other Spencer has proven time and time again to be the most supportive and caring person I’ve ever met.

“I wish I worked for the BAU instead. That way I might actually get a break for the holidays.”

Spencer chuckles and hands me a candy cane. “Crime doesn’t take a holiday. You still wouldn’t get a guaranteed break. We’ll all be on call over the holidays.”

“Oh, I’m sorry Spencer.” I take the candy cane and give it a lick. “Thanks. You remember how much I love candy. Before you go, I got a gift for you!”

“Aw you didn’t have to-” Spencer starts to object but then goes quiet when I hand him a small package. “What on Earth…?” He tears off the wrapping and immediately gets a giddy smile. “Oh my God! Is this- is it-?!”

“An autographed photo of Doctor Who! I got it during my work trip to Britain last spring! Merry Christmas-!”

I barely get to finish before Reid suddenly sweeps me in for a hug. “Thank you so much, Darlene!”

“O- Oh! I didn’t think you were one for hugs- only handshakes-” I sputter.

Reid pulls away, almost looking as awkward as I must, and grabs my hand for a handshake.

“Right, right… Um, say if you aren’t doing anything after work tonight I was wondering… if maybe you’d like to go look at Christmas lights?”

Did I- did I hear that right? “Reid, did you say 'look at Christmas lights?'” A smile spreads onto my face.

Spencer mistakes this as mockery. “I- I’m sorry if it seems weird, it’s just I remember you said you usually go out looking at Christmas lights with your family. And since you can’t go home for Christmas I thought I’d take you around.”

He… he remembered! “Spencer, I’d love to! But I couldn’t ask you to do that, you’ve probably already got plans. Heck, today’s Christmas Eve!”

But Reid shakes his head. “Actually, I don’t have plans. My mom’s been too busy for me to visit, and the rest of the team’s off doing their own traditions. Usually during Christmas I just stay home and read a few book series, but thought you might like some company. That is… if you don’t mind…?”

My smile grows wider. “Spencer, I’d absolutely love that!” I swivel around and start sorting my paperwork away, then grab my purse. “I was just about to clock out, and I can’t think of anything else I'd love more than to go see Christmas lights! I can’t believe you remembered!”

Reid keeps trying to think of what to say but instead stands there with his mouth hanging open, so I save him the trouble and squeeze his hand.

“I’ll go bring my car around! I’m guessing you know all the best spots to look?”

“Y-Yeah- yeah!” Spencer gets a hold on what’s happening and starts following me to the coat closet. “I know a very big house Rossi always talks about that always decorates for Christmas. I think you’ll like it.”

“I’m sure I’ll love it! I’ll meet you out front!” I give a quick wave and dash off towards the parking lot door.

20 minutes later of laughing and listening to classic Christmas carols, Spencer directs me to drive down a street that, quite frankly, has some of the biggest houses I’ve ever seen!

“Jeez, Spencer. This is the richy-rich-rich neighborhood! This place has got to have some nice decorations!”

Sure enough, the farther we drive down the street the more exquisite and extreme the decoration displays become. Gorgeous nativity scenes, cute reindeer, and so many lights that the entire street is lit up! Once we get towards the end, I start to see the cream of the crop.

“Oh my…” My jaw drops and I have to re-grip the steering wheel. “Spencer…”

The cute nerd chuckles. “I thought you’d like it. We can park right over here!”

I park to the side and we both step out to walk over to the giant display in front of us. By now it’s gotten colder and starting to snow.

“How cliché, a white Christmas,” Reid comments as he joins me on the sidewalk. “Be careful, there might be-”

“Oh God-!” I feel my feet slide out from underneath me and I start to slip-!

I feel lanky arms wrap around my waist and pull me up before I face-plant into the snow, bringing me almost face-to-face with Spencer.

“...there might be ice,” he finishes in a whisper.

“Right. Thanks…” I catch my breath and fight to not keep looking into his chocolate eyes.

He blinks, then seems to get his thoughts together. “Right, um-” He helps steady me and shuffles away to give me space.

“Do they put this up every year?” I try to ignore the itching awkwardness draping the atmosphere and look back at the magnificent decorations.

“I think so. Rossi says they add something every year.”

We take a few minutes to walk the edge of the fence and take in everything, then Spencer speaks up again.

“Darlene, do you still feel sad about missing out on Christmas?”

After a few seconds of thinking, I have to shake my head. “Actually, no. I’m not missing out on Christmas. I’m spending it differently, that’s all. And for what it’s worth, I’m glad I got to spend it with you.” I discreetly see a small blush grow on Reid’s face. “Still, I do miss my family. But there’s always Easter.”

Spencer nods in agreement. “When it comes to society, family is like the way of life that binds us all together. We all have our own routines and morals that can make each family similar but also individually unique.”

I smile at his philosophical words. “Especially when times are rough, it's assuring to turn to a comforting religion without having to worry about the corruption of humanity.”

“Society is the unavoidable way of life that binds us all together.”

I can tell Reid’s about to start ranting, but I don’t mind. If anything, I like hearing him talk.

“Americans are subconsciously members of multiple social classes and in doing so they build invisible barriers towards members from different classes, hinting at social prejudice. We all have our own routines and morals that fit us into different social classes. As a society, we are each brought up to have a social role, like the stereotypes we think of.”

“Like the quiet one, the weird one, the loud one, the funny one…?”

He points at me. “Exactly! And if we wish to have a different social role, it’s difficult to change them because we are going against society’s expectations and therefore causing more pressure on ourselves. But if we are unhappy with our current roles, our mental health will still be affected.”

“Like a never-ending roundabout,” I think out loud.

“Huh?” Reid looks confused.

“You know, when you’re stuck in a roundabout and don’t know where to exit. Driving 'round and 'round and 'round. Um, as much as this is entertaining to talk about, what exactly is your point?”

Spencer’s face flushes again and he starts fidgeting with his hands, avoiding my gaze by looking back and forth from the house and the ground.

“Darlene, um… I didn’t just ask you to look at lights just to pass the time.”

I shrug and give him a small smile. “I know. You just feel sorry that I couldn’t go home and want to make sure I’m not alone on Christmas. And I thank you for that.”

But Spencer shakes his head and keeps avoiding my gaze. “No, that’s not it, it’s that- I- You- ugh.”

He brings a hand to his forehead and tries to piece his thoughts together. I never thought I’d see the great Dr Spencer Reid so flustered.

“Darling, I wanted to-”

My hand flies to my mouth and my eyes go wide. “Wait. What did you just say?”

Spencer tilts his head and rethinks his statement, then gasps. “Oh God- I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean-! Well, I…”

I hope he’s thinking what I think he is…

I harness my courage and, slightly trembling, grab Reid’s hand. “Spencer… Did you mean to say that? I didn’t even think you knew what pet names are.”

Reid’s just as tense as I am and finally lifts his head to meet my eyes. “This seems wrong. I was hoping to talk to you after the holidays. I’m not so smart with relationship rituals-”

“Spencer.”

“Yeah?”

“Are you trying to explain how your feelings for me have grown differently from a workplace colleague?”

“Actually I’d phrase it more like- Oh. Um… yes.” Spencer looks down at our intertwined hands. “I’m sorry if I offended you. I know some women aren’t fond of pet names, it’s just that your name is Darlene and, well, darling just comes to mind-”

“I love it,” I reply with a smile.

Reid’s eyes widen. “You do? You’re not just trying to be nice? I’ll stop if you want-”

“Spencer, I love hearing you lecture but for once can you please let me talk?” I can’t keep the joy from spreading on my face. “I feel the same! I love seeing your different vests at work, how you always bring a different book to talk about. I love all your random facts, your mismatched socks! I love how you’re always so thoughtful to ask how I’m doing every day and actually care to listen!”

With every complement Spencer’s eyes go wider and his jaw drops, almost making me believe he’s about to start mocking me-

“D- Do you love… me?” He asks almost too softly for me to hear.

God, what have I gotten myself into? The cliché crush on a coworker? That’s either embarrassing or pathetic!

I struggle to find the right words. “I- You- We- It’s… Yes? Now before you start lecturing about how immature that is-”

“I love you too, darling.”

Before I can utter another syllable Spencer grips my hand tighter and pulls me in to press a soft kiss on my parted lips. For once in my life all logic flies out the window and all I want is him. I use my free hand to grab Reid’s scarf to pull in for a deeper kiss, and I feel him moan against my lips. After what seems like only milliseconds, we both have to pull away to breathe.

“Should have brought some mistletoe,” I pant. “You mean to tell me you wanted to take me here to ask me on a date?”

Reid groans but still doesn’t seem to regret the kiss. “Yes. I’d call that immature. But I’ve been waiting for over a month now, and I couldn’t wait any longer.”

I lean in to press a kiss on his warm cheek. “It’s the best Christmas present I could ever ask for, Spencer. Does this mean I’m yours now?”

Reid smirks and rests his head on top of mine, staring right at me. “I’m yours, Darlene.”

I smile and hug him closer, oblivious to the fluffy snow covering us as the bright Christmas lights illuminate this magical moment. “Merry Christmas, Spencer.”

“Merry Christmas darling.”

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usereddie · 3 days

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20 Questions for Fic Writers

tagged by @jdeanmorgan like....a good few days ago lol getting to it now <33

How many works do you have on ao3?

40. little known bia lore is that it used to be 41 but i archived a larry one shot i wrote sophomore year of high school before i started posting for shameless LMAO

What's your total ao3 word count?

338,716

What fandoms do you write for?

911 mainly!!! but i've also written for shameless (gallavich), IT (reddie), wednesday (wenclair), and a league of their own (jesslupe)

Top five fics by kudos:

#LAFDads (silliest thing ever so ofc it's my most popular), whenever you call me, i'll be there, call me by your name, i got all my sisters with me (which has actually gained so many kudos lately bc it keeps getting rec'd on twt lol), baby don't you know (you're my golden hour)

i did not know these were my top five lol

Do you respond to comments?

not as much as i'd like :( there really are only so many ways you can say thank you, but i do try!! especially when the fic is first posted. i just get so many that it gets overwhelming to keep up, but i appreciate all of it soooooo soso much i mean that i really do.

What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

probably some spec? i'm a "happy ending or bust" kinda guy tho idk if i have anything

What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

well! all of them! but maybe i think i wanna merry you since it was them getting engaged at a christmas party. doesn't get fluffier than that ngl.

Do you get hate on fics?

i did on the first bucktommy fic i posted lol (after episode THREE btw because i have always seen the vision /lh)

Do you write smut?

yes!!

Craziest crossover:

never written one

Have you ever had a fic stolen?

i don't think so?

Have you ever had a fic translated?

i also don't think so

Have you ever co-written a fic before?

not really

All time favorite ship?

buddie and sterek!

What's a wip you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

i mourn parent trap fic daily but also this rivals to lovers choir director au i got about 40k into and never finished. rip durufle requiem one day i will love on you again.

What are your writing strengths?

my lit professor says i write good metaphors? which i'll agree with, i like the way i describe inner monologues.

What are your writing weaknesses?

smut in many ways but especially in the sense of "oh my god can the english language please pretty please come up with a new synonym for cock i can't do this."

also, i have a hard time writing dialogue that feels organic to me? i think the end result works out fine but it doesn't come immediately

Thoughts on dialogue in another language?

i'm fluently bilingual and do switch between english and portuguese in conversation, so it does feel realistic for a character to do that, but it's down to personal taste when i like it or not

First fandom you wrote in?

well. phan.

Favorite fic you've written?

STRAIGHT EDDIE FWB YOU ARE SO LOVED BY ME!!!!!! wishing to be the friction it's my magnum opus. i almost called it my prima donna because those words are the same in my mind.

tagging @bucktommys @bibuddie @honestlydarkprincess @sibylsleaves i'm sure y'all have alrdy gotten tagged and done this or gotten tagged and ignore it but i have no memory of anything at all ever!!!!!!!!!

#be quiet bia #tag games

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requincouche · 16 days

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How old are you? What advice do you wish someone had given you ten years ago?

I'm 33... There's lots of things that I wish I did different when I was 23 xD

I can't talk about most things, as it's personal... I started working full time at a real job when I had just turned 24. In terms of what path I took, I think that the doctoral research that I did, which resulted in obtaining a PhD title, was the correct way to go. I often wonder how much easier it would have been, had I chosen a different career path. But honestly, since 'difficulty' is a relative thing; had I indeed chosen a different career, I'd have considered it to be the exact same level of difficulty, as I wouldn't have known any better. But overall I'm glad about my career route. In terms of finance I was kinda dumb, and thus far wasn't able to purchase a home. I didn't waste my money on frivolous things all these years, but I also didn't always put it aside into the stock market and I lost a lot of value due to the devaluation of the euro. It's kinda sad to consider that I probably lost years of unspent disposable income on that, but so be it.

In terms of who I am, and how I see myself. There's a lot of stuff that I should have done better, or at the very least done earlier. I'm not old right now, and my health is fine, though I feel like I didn't make the best of my 20s and I'll never be 20 again.

I begrudgingly claim that I don't like travelling, but I've said this all this time cus I just can't find the time to do it. The world around me is so beautiful, yet the one thing I see the most in life is my desk at home and my desk at work. I really don't want to see my "life flashing by in front of my eyes", and it just being the same scenes of the inside of my home and of my work over and over xD , that'd be so extremely sad.

Hm. I'm going to stop here. There's a lot more topics for me to write about, but I don't want to accidentally expose my whole life to you, and I don't want to focus too much on the negative. Time travel isn't possible, and I need to look forward to the future.

#me #self #text post #text #ask #ask me things #asks #askme #ask me anything #send anons #anon ask #anonymous

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tinknevertalks · 5 months

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So I got tagged by @galactic-pirates (thank you lovely!) to answer a bunch of things, so here we go!

1. How many works do you have on ao3?

*Checks* 236. 🙈

2. What’s your total ao3 word count?

284,859, which looks kinda low, but I tend to write a lot of drabbles/double drabbles rather than full length epics.

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Mostly Sanctuary, sometimes Stargate SG-1, and then random things that take my fancy.

4. What are your top five fics by kudos?

Ghost of the Machine (Stargate SG-1, Sam/Jack, E, episode tag to Entity) - 157

Brothers (Lucifer, Ella & Lucifer, G) - 156

Beer Basted Omelettes (Stargate SG-1, Sam/Jack, G, post series) - 82

A Missed Birthday (But We’ll Always Have Cake) (Stargate SG-1, Sam/Jack, G, episode tag to Beneath The Surface) - 82

Acceptance (Stargate SG-1, Sam/Jack, G, episode tag to Divide and Conquer and Threads (kinda)) - 80

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

Yes, even the ones that try to force me to their idea of canon. Listen, unless it is written down in black and white on the screen (or spoken aloud on screen) you can theorise all you want about dates and shit, it don't mean jack.

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

Uhm… Maybe All He Ever Wanted? I tend not to have angst all the way through. Oh! There’s Do What You Can, or Fed Is Best, or Two Weeks Later. Like, I always try to finish my angsty fics with a ray of light (even if that light is a train at the end of the tunnel).

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

Words Don't Come Easily (Sanctuary, Teslen, M). It's just a big cuddle of indulgence, and super fluffy (and Helen and Nikola are both happy at the end).

8. Do you get hate on fic?

Only from people who don't like me having a different vibe to them regarding a character. ✌️

9. Do you write smut?

I have been known to, yes.

10. Do you write crossovers?

I have been known to, yes. 😂 Well, some are crossovers, some are just straight up fusions, and they're just as fun. XD

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

As far as I'm aware, nope. :)

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Someone asked in the past, but I don't know if they ever did.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Yes! Die Hard Isn't a Christmas Film with samsg1. She came to visit sorta this time last year, and whilst her kid played with mine, we semi planned a fic. She writes at a tremendous rate (and it sorta brought back some of my feels of being a teen when we’d do school work together and she’d fly, but I'd be floundering), but it was super collaborative. We even sorta swapped hats - I came out with angsty bits and she did some of the fluffier family feels. Very fun. (I wish I could write long fic like she does!)

14. What’s your all-time favourite ship?

It's a toss up between Teslen and Sam/Jack. :)

15. What’s a WIP you want to finish but probably won’t?

The Stargate SG-1/Sanctuary crossover where Sam and Helen swap places (natch). I made it so they swapped time periods too (S3/4 Sam with S3 Helen) and that was a complication too far. 😂🙈

16. What are your writing strengths?

A solid last line.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

Characters being too open about their reasons of doing things.

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?

So long as it's Welsh, we’re good. I'll put it in, so people can see it, but only if it makes sense (I had two characters in Ocean’s Edge speak Welsh to each other because they're from an area where they would).

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Star Trek: Voyager? Yeah, probs Voyager. But I played make believe games using anything I watched as a basis. I was a time travelling police officer more than once (Crime Traveller - not the best TV show ever but it had Chloe Annette and I *loved* her). Saying that, samsg1 and I used to re-enact Oscar’s Orchestra on the playground the next day as like seven year olds, so there you go. 😂

20. Favourite fic you’ve written?

This is like asking me to choose between my kids. Either Waves, Of Sequins and Scalpels, or Sleepwalking. Oh! Or Washing the Dishes. Oh oh! Or The Keys of Bhalasaam.

I'm tagging... Who am I tagging? Uh... @ladyelysandra, @electricrogue (think they've both been tagged already but roll with it), @zebsfloppyears, @basiltheratatouille, @rinari7 and anyone else who wants to join in! :D

#ask game #tag game #that was fun #also I have written quite a bit but I hadn't realised it and now I feel a bit :-/ about it. dunno why before anyone asks. i just do #rachel thinks about writing fic #(kinda)

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waterloggedsoliloquy · 4 months

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2 & 9 for opal!

2. What's something about your OC that people wouldn't expect just from looking at them?

He knows what he's doing. Not all of it can be chalked up to dumb boy who doesn't know better.

9. Do you have a specific lyric or quote which you associate with your OC?

I like this question. Here is his playlist! And attached favorite lyrics like the 8tracks days. I can't say who he's referring to in every song, but maybe you might have some ideas?

Well, I'm just a kid of ill repute / But the skin I wear's my only suit / And you, you're just a substitute / For the one that I hold dear

2. The blocking characters are plotting new disloyalty / But sensing their irrelevance, they're frowning and displeased / The car chased through the mini-mall, amaryllis on the hood

3. All these things I've tried, boy, be cute, be dumb, be wise, be young

4. I'M SCARED! THAT I! WON'T E! VER CHANGE! I THINK! ABOUT! HER E! VERY DAY! I CAN'T! LET GO! I CAN'T! GO ON! I'M NOT! OKAY! AT ALL!

5. Hey there Mr. Blue! We're so pleased to be with you!

6. 'Cuz my heart is my keep! / And yo-u-u-u-u-u are threatening me!

7. The ache of a decade / the cure is overdue / for this brand-new kind of blue

8. You told me I'm hard to live with, but you said it out of spite! / I may put you through some suffering but I'll never prove you right! / It's a chapter that you're stuck on, but you'd rather read alone / I'm an uninspiring ending, but the best you've ever known!

9. Once I was the King of Spain / now I eat humble pie / A palatial palace, that was my home / now I eat humble pie

10. All My Friends Are Falling In Love / I know that if I was to set you free / You'd let them take you away from me

11. The sleeping beauty of the wasteland / Carry the milk or pierce the body with swords / machine guns, flowers, and peacock feathers

12. You got a reaction / You got a reaction, didn't you? / You took a white orchid / You took a white orchid turned it blue

13. 'Cuz what if I become my mother's / sole reputation? / and with no hesitation / i just burn all night

14. You are an unfit rival / By spirits taught to sing / But a tune so twisted now / Like all that's sweet's gone sour

15. I hug myself hard / How come there's peacocks in the front yard?

16. One girl's not so loud, like a convert she believes / She's always been looking for wires / But now she knows none are required / It's magic

17. I can see now you've stepped into the light / You've got those bright kind of eyes that I like / I kinda lie and I can't find a way through / I've obscured my own view / Well I'd do anything to make you mine

18. I just want to know what your feathers are made out of / Is it bruises or roses or cradles or coffins? (It's all those!) / Which peacock is beast? Which peacock is priest? / If your friends are all cripple, all wither, all wilt / I know, I know, I know

19. My name should be trouble / my name should be woe! / 'cuz trouble heartache / is all that I know! / Lonely lonely blue boy / is my name!

20. Don't occupy my throne, give me the crown I own / Lived like you told me how, look at me now

21. Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen / Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention / I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives

22. [no lyrics]

23. Misjudged your limits / Pushed you too far / Took you for granted / I thought that you needed me more, more, more

24. Poor little rich boy, all the couples have gone / You wish that they hadn't, you don't wanna be alone / But they wanna kiss and they got homes of their own

25. What she asked of me at the end of the day/ Caligula would have blushed!

26. [no lyrics]

27. Today I am / A small blue thing / Like a marble / Or an eye / With my knees against my mouth

28. Will you come a little closer now and tell me I'm a / Scrawny mother fucker with a cool hairstyle?

29. Hello again / Not much has changed / I'm still the same / Just a bit older / Where have you been? / How do you like it? / I'm still the same / Just a bit bolder

#cecil drawls #opal schiller #carousel waltz #blazednarancia

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lonely-t0wn · 5 months

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what are your thoughts on the rebel diamonds track list? 🤔 i know they have their reasons for each track being on there, but any you think they missed out?

Oooh, what a great ask, thank you!! (also hiii good to see you again!)

I think the track list is pretty standard and not too surprising, especially considering Brandon in particular wants to be a crowd pleaser always, so they've got a pretty good idea of the tracks that have the best chance of pulling in new fans who might have only known one or two songs prior.

That said, I do think I'd change a few things. I think it's a bit Hot Fuss heavy (which is to be expected--it is their most successful and well known album), so as much as I love Jenny I think I'd scrap that and just leave the big 3. I feel like Sam's Town should get a third offering, so I'd probably add Bling--I know it wasn't a single, but I feel like it captures the feeling of Sam's Town well.

As much as I LOVE Be Still, I think I would've swapped it for The Way It Was, especially because they put Be Still on Direct Hits already. I think Run For Cover could also have been added to represent Wonderful Wonderful, or even Rut. Rut I think would work well especially instead of Be Still, since it's a little more down tempo than their other songs but really builds in the bridge. Also as much as I love MOSW, I think I'd scrap that and just leave Caution and Dying Breed for ITM. I also kinda wish Shot At The Night made it on here somehow, but I recognize they wanted to keep the "20 songs for 20 years" thing going.

The rest I think are all good! Quiet Town is my personal fave off Pressure Machine, and while I think I personally would have put ITCO as the second offering, I think Pressure Machine (song) is really beautiful and showcases both Brandon's vocals and their ability to have a diverse sound, so I'm fine with that staying.

I'm surprised Spirit was a song that survived from their scrapped EP/album. I think it had a lot of potential but the production just muddies it up. I actually love the vocal effects on Boy and YSOT, but the effect on Spirit just makes it all sound monotone, but not in the "anyone can belt this at karaoke" way that Mr. Brightside achieves, which is a shame.

Whew, that really got away from me but those are my thoughts haha

#overall i mean. it's a greatest hits compilation and they definitely got all the biggest ones on there so not really too much to tweak #obviously it's hard to leave ANY on the chopping block bc they have so many strong songs that i love so dearly #also i hope you're doing well i know times are. absolute shit rn #rebel diamonds #asks #hsm2

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cubedmango · 6 months

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so this spiraled out of control, and this is me warning that my messages ahead are gonna get pretty long, so my apologies for clogging up your inbox with my ramblings as i do my best to answer your questions and stuff 😅 so basically: most toku are elaborate children's toy commercials, superhero shows, and shounen manga/anime but live-action (complete with the homoeroticism) rolled into one, although a good portion of its protagonists (especially in kamen rider, the franchise i'm most familiar with atm) are actually adults this time, albeit usually 20-something prettyboys (as to why, look up the odagiri effect if you haven't heard of it yet). and officially, toku isn't really a genre (stuff like godzilla are also considered toku), but many people outside of the jpn fandom basically treat it as such in the way they treat shounen, shoujo, seinen, josei, etc. so i guess it doesn't really matter anymore atp? (1/?)

(rest of ur asks under the cut!)

some toku are more adult-oriented, though those tend to be relegated to webseries and movies that aren't aired on tv, but again i'm not as familiar with that stuff rn. and you're right about the number of episodes - among the toku big 3 (kr, super sentai - aka the basis for power rangers, ultraman), kr and sentai seasons tend to be ~50 episodes while ultraman seasons are often around 25 instead. also all 3 of these air shows annually, but each is generally stand-alone albeit taking place in the same wider universe (mcu vibes except i think it's somewhat less annoying and with a less strict sense of having to make everything 'canon') and which can be loosely connected enough for them to have crossover movies every so often (though yeah, those tend to be not officially canon) (2/?)

among those big 3 as well, kr is definitely the go-to if you're interested in m/m subtext, whereas it's apparently less frequent (but definitely still present occasionally) in sentai and ultraman, especially as sentai in particular seems to be more big on the power of platonic friendship and family (not so sure on ultraman as that's the most unfamiliar series to me for now, though fwiw i think the template of the steel samurai in aa is relatively closer to ultraman than to the other big 2 franchises) (3/?)

as for what i'd recommend - i've actually only gotten into toku recently, but i'd say kr build (the season where inukai and akaso play the leads) is a pretty good place to start tbh! i haven't actually finished it myself, but i'm really enjoying it so far, and while i've heard it kinda stumbles in the latter third, it's generally agreed upon to be a solid season with a fairly cohesive plot and compelling characters (and the ending is kinda insane from what i know, but like mostly in a good way), and i agree so far as well. it's also one of the seasons specifically conceived as a callback to the very first kr shows in the showa era, so this way, you can get a pretty good sense of the original themes of kr even without watching said showa-era shows right away. and each kr season has its own themes too, with build's being focused on science and scientific principles, hence the protagonist here being a physicist (4/?)

build is also known for having a suspenseful thriller-like plot with a lot of twists and turns, so it's best to go in as blind as possible aside from like a cursory glance at its synopsis - basically don't follow my example, as i got spoiled for all the major plot twists and while i'm still liking the show and now focusing more on seeing how well-foreshadowed and built-up (ha) said twists have been so far, i definitely sometimes catch myself wishing i'd been a more unaware viewer from the start lol. and it's 49 episodes long (with some spin-off movies and a stageplay that, while not strictly necessary to watch due to either being not officially canon or not really relevant to the main plot, apparently do enhance the viewing experience and still tie in nicely to aspects of the main series and its character development), but due to the nature of its thriller-like story meant to hook viewers in, it might not actually take too long for you to finish (though i personally am taking it more slow and steady) (5/?)

as for the gay stuff, build is definitely worth checking out as the very originator of the life-changing phrase 'heated drama between men' (from this official promotional article www . toei . co . jp/tv/build/story/1210272_2766.html) and is also generally agreed to be one of the top kr shows (and the most recent one in years) to lay on extreme gay subtext (and again, that's saying something considering kr homoeroticism as a whole, and it's so palpable they've gotten many straight people and dudebro fans on reddit and twitter to also agree they're gay; other seasons with very heavy subtext between its 2 male leads that i can think of off the top of my head rn are ooo, blade, and ofc kuuga, the grandpa of all heisei kr shows) (6/?)

sento (the protagonist, played by inukai) and banjou (the deuteragonist, played by akaso) are considered iconic nowadays in helping elevate the primary x secondary rider partnership (bc going by those other mentioned extremely gay-coded relationships from previous seasons, none of them count as primary x secondary), and banjou by himself is often seen as redefining the secondary rider role (and also sento/banjou, or ryusen, is like peak m/m nerd x jock romance to me in general, and a fun bonus for me is even if it's yaoi, they both dress a lot like butch lesbians so in my mind they're kinda lesbian-adjacent to me, an actual lesbian). they're also really popular that they've gotten official couple's rings merch (based on their animal motifs of rabbit for sento and dragon for banjou), in the vein of narumitsu (and klapollo too if i'm not misremembering?), kawoshin, those guys from promare and code geass, etc (7/?)

speaking of aa again, i do think edgeworth would generally enjoy kr, gay subtext and all (the steel samurai probably contains heated drama between men too), and even though idk yet if kr and/or build would be his favorite toku shows as a whole, i definitely think he'd find himself relating to sento in many ways (they're both gay-coded identity crisis-having autistic guys with red in their color schemes, among some other similarities you'll discover along the way), but i think sento's relationship with misora (the main female character and his younger sister-ish figure) is overall more akin to phoenix and maya's than to edgeworth and franziska's. i don't think banjou and phoenix are that similar though, aside from being bi-coded blue-themed men associated with dragons, but edgeworth might still find a way to draw some parallels between his relationship with phoenix to the ryusen dynamic (8/?)

and while i can't guarantee build will make you feel as crazy (positive) as it's making me rn, i think you'll still like sento/banjou and the show itself... also, sento and banjou are pretty much the opposites personality-wise of inukai and akaso's characters in odt and cm (i also watched and enjoyed both shows prior to watching build, and yeah it's definitely a bit of a whiplash to see how different their respective characters are, though it does tickle me to imagine the possibility that the drama got so heated in build it inspired them to act in full-blown bls a few years later). like sento is an 'egotistical genius superhero' with a heart of gold whose arrogance is partly a facade and coping mechanism for his identity issues, and banjou is basically an adhd icon and ex-pro boxer (although lbr akaso doesn't really have a convincing enough physique for it, but well i can forgive it in the end because he's a great actor otherwise) who's very much an 'act/punch first, think later' type of dumbass but who's also a kind person at heart, albeit starting out as a bit of a selfish jerk whose (kinda understandably, in hindsight) distrustful nature makes him look out only mainly for himself and his small circle of loved ones, so i think it's nice to see both men's acting range (9/?)

anyway i'd say the love story (platonic or romantic, but well. it's really hard to read it as purely the former) between sento and banjou is truly at the heart of the show (like it's literally a story about building relationships) - in short, build is that "stop war start gay" graffitti meme. but for a better summary of what i do like overall about build that's also not very spoilery: www . tumblr . com/timetoddddavis/711997352927510528?source=share also i'm obsessed with this fmv so i must inflict it (positively) on every person i can (it's a bit spoilery but it's all out of context so it's not that big of a deal): youtu . be/-Gjzr5HmmfY?si=HUr8oZezqV_lIusZ (10/?)

(also even if you end up concluding that toku really isn't your cup of tea, you can at least maybe think of your experiences as a way to improve future aa headcanons and fics wrt its depiction of the steel samurai and company i guess?) this has gotten long enough that i'll stop here, but i did have some additional thoughts on build's female characters (sadly there's only a few of them, but they're treated well enough considered how men-centric kr generally is), how kr has actually and refreshingly also been dipping its toes into yuri(bait) recently, and the kinda morbidly funny anecdote about akaso thinking he might have gotten a crush on inukai on their first day of filming but it was actually heat stress affecting him, but i'll save those for another time if you're curious enough or are okay with me continuing to ramble. i really appreciate your time and attention, and thank you so much for entertaining me and my toku fixation :-) (11/11)

also toku fans have all made our jokes about the energy emanated by that classic 'heated drama between men' photobook image of inukai and akaso as sento and banjou but i'm also not kidding when i unironically think their posing in that picture perfectly encapsulates the characters' relationship by the end of the show... their relationship development from reluctant and kinda antagonistic allies to friends to beloved (and kinda codependent ngl but that just gives it more flavor to me, and also understandable given the circumstances of everything) partners really is a sight to behold <3

oh my god anon . thank u so much for the detailed explanation but also how long did these take u to type theres So Much Info Here ??? respect to ur fixation tho i dont think i would ever be so clear and coherent talking abt my blorbos afjdskfjkd

ANYWAY !!! u have def caught my interest w build (esp w the aa parallels and the rings mention i had no idea other franchises do it too) (also in the post u linked this line "it stars a silly little rabbit, the silly little rabbit has a death wish" i Need to understand the context behind that) so i might actually watch the first few eps and see if i enjoy it?? the chara dynamics sound rlly interesting already from ur descriptions so im curious abt how theyre in the show 👀 if theres any specific place/site ud recommend i watch id appreciate that too bc i have no idea where to look kfjdks

#oh and feel free to tell me abt the other stuff if ud like! female chara discussion most important thing ever to me even if idk them #(and the akaso thing ??????? oh my god i have to hear more about that rkjgkfdjgkfg)#gonna save the fmv for later in case i do decide to watch the whole show but ty for that too!!#my answer

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Aaannnd with the influx of Twitter users also comes the beginning of Twitter bullshit.

Just got a suggested post in my dash of Obvious Plant Attempts To Garner Sympathy Via "Everyone Dogpiled On Me Because I Spoke Openly About Wishing I Hadnt Started HRT So Young, Here's Some Obvious TERF Dogwhstles About The Irreversible Effects Of HRT I Wish I'd Known And Why We Need To Advocate For Stricter Regulations On Allowing Youths Hormone Therapy."

NOW. Some people do genuinely detransition. Or retransition to something else. And they deserve our support no matter the reasons. It's all about Finding The Truest Them. So how do you recognize and the Obvious Plant while not accidentally turning your back on someone looking for real support? I'm not the best at explaining to others feel FREE to chime in here especially if you've more experience and/or eloquence please, but here are some things to help you weed out the garden:

ANY post with an end goal of "-NOT what i expected at all! And this is why we should have stronger restrictions on providing HRT/Surgical treatments." I GUARANTEE you, any person seeking gender affirming health care has been told REPEATEDLY what the possible side effects are. Over and over and over. It is HARD to get treatment. It's not some crazy hypothetical"they gave this to me so easily before i could make an informed choice and i regret it so much T.T" fentanyl in the Halloween candy kind of situation. On top of that, the MOST a minor is gonna get is puberty blockers. The post in question was a "21 yr old man on T for 5 years and now he looks like a 40 yr old dad 😥" Point me to a 16 yr old that got access to complete HRT and i will BEG you for their health care providers contact info i can't even get an appointment at PP to start TALKING about starting T at thirty.

ANY post who's main regret is "-and I'm ugly now." Re: the example above, the Plant Post was bemoaning their lack of youth and attractiveness and how their life was "ruined" now because of the "irreversible effects." 1) The effects of second puberty are about as irreversible and first puberty. Which is to say. The whole reason HRT works... is because... most of it *is* changeable. Your doctor will spell out which is which for you. The one this post was complaining about??? Balding. Male pattern balding. That's it. Beautifully clear skin, lovely face, but because of male pattern balding now their "ruined." They are actively playing on stereotypes of what is and isn't attractive to cishet women. That is terfy as fuck. No one actually detransitioning is doing it because they werent "as attractive as a _____ they thought they'd be." It's because something just intrinsically does not (or it did once but no longer) feel right in who they are. The idea anyone would go through that for something as shallow as being/not being "hot..." Wtf. 2) do you KNNNOOWWW??? how many of my 20's and early 30's transman friends and kinda me ??? Would KILLLLLLL TO LOOK LIKE A 40 YEAR OLD DAD????

ANY MENTION AT ALL OF "HOW TERRIBLE" IT IS THAT "QUEER SOCIETY" FORCING PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY KIDS, TO TRANSITION. NO ONE IS PUSHING TRANSITION ON KIDS. IT IS THE OPPOSITE PROBLEM. PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO STOP EVEN SOCIAL TRANSITION. PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO FORCE KIDS TO DE-TRANSITION. THIS IS YOUR BIGGEST CLUE.

Of course we want to support other queer folk who, for whatever reason in their gender gender journey, destransition. Even if it's the right decision, it's a hard one, and will always be a struggle. And they'll need support. (And they are still queer! They lived and explored as a gender other than the one assigned to them at birth! They have been both now! Welcome to Cis Plus! Cis With Benefits! Their Journeys In Gender will always be queer ones and no one can take that away from them!!!)

Unfortunately, this is going to CONSTANTLY be co-opted by TERFs and other trans exclusionists trying to twist it into some kind of GOTCHA! to further restrict access to gender affirming care. And you NEED to keep eyes open for it, particularly now during the Twitter exodus.

#queer #terf dogwhistles #anti terf #detransitioning

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proficshy · 2 years

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recently i've been noticing quite a few proship safe blogs rebrand as profic because of so much misinformation, and it honestly makes me sad. maybe i'll even do the same on this blog at some point.

i also recently decided to stop calling myself proship. kinda just wish antis would leave our label alone so that people outside our community don't see us as "maps".

Yeah, I'd been debating internally for a while whether I wanted to keep my url the same or just change it, because on the one hand the other name is more familiar and well known, but on the other, I've had to block a solid 20 people for saying it's okay to date your siblings.

It's a shame, because it was a pretty clear label as is, though I guess pro-fiction makes more sense since not everything is shipping related, yknow? It's just a lot.

#asks #anons #ask to tag #profic #proship #antis dni

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dyjudgesmusic · 2 years

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Mother Mother - Touch Up Album

as a long-time fan of mother mother, i've decided to go through each album and single of theirs and review every single one to begin with. i'm no professional, even a band drop-out, so i'm not great with the terminology, keep that in mind. these will probably all be pretty positive.

this is the 2007 re-upload with the additional songs, but the original was uploaded in 2005

Touch Up, 2007

Dirty Town, 2:32 - 8/10. i see nothing really wrong with this song, pretty chill. i like the tune of it and the lyrics especially. the odd singing at 1:45 felt a little unnecessary, doesn't match the vibe of the rest of the song but overall, really pleasant

Polynesia, 2:19 - 7/10. i like this aswell, though somehow- im getting animaniacs vibes for sure. definitely pretty chill, kinda nostalgic.

Angry Sea, 3:05 - 9/10. surprisingly unnerving, the voices sound amazing in this song. slower paced at first, very enjoyable, one of my favorites of the album. the change at 1:35 is very nice to listen to imo.

Oh Ana, 3:17 - 8/10. one of their most well-known songs, i can definitely see why. love the lyrics, the panting really sells everything to me. also somewhat unnerving, though not as much. very good song.

Legs Away, 3:53 - 8/10. i know i give lots of them that rating but honestly, really a good song. i also really like these lyrics and how familiar it sounds, especially for this being my first listen. love the way it ends, kinda odd and different.

Love And Truth, 3:35- 8/10. i really like the fem voice having the spotlight for this one, it's a very nice change. its giving "i killed my husband" songs, and i adore that. i always fuck with that kinda vibe, good song.

Train Of Thought, 2:41 - 7/10. slightly faster, but definitely not my style for their music. i love the background train whistle sound the singers make, very good touch. aswell as the guitar, as always. lovely.

Verbatim, 2:48 - 10/10. im biased but nostalgic, the first song i heard of theirs. very twisted and dark, aswell as overall a good tune. a little unhinged, as all should be. slay. definitely reminds me of my animating phase as a kid, but still an absolute banger. extra point for "for the love of fuck" being a lyric. 11/10.

Neighbor, 4:39 - 9/10. longest song of the album, very good- i think it deserves that honor. something about a stalker/peeper neighbor being all empathetic makes me oddly entruiged. would make a good book or horror movie or smth imo.

Ball Cap, 3:20 - 7/10. a good song but once again, can't see myself listening to it on my own time. i like the confusion it might bring as to how the singer is describing themself in the song. pleasant though.

Tic Toc, 1:31 - 8/10. very fast, kind of satisfying thanks to the speed. slightly unhinged vibes, very enjoyable. part of me wishes the song were longer.

Touch Up, 3:53 - 7/10. pretty decent, oddly relaxing to me? honestly also not my favorite, wouldn't listen to it unless in a certain mood but very vibey and catchy i'd say.

Little Hands, 2:27 - 9/10. also a slower, more unsettling one to me. very nice to listen to, an odd comfort to me. kinda love the detail of the kids in the background. good final song for the album, i listen to it quite often. one of my favs.

that is all have a good day :)

#mothermother #mothermothertouchup #music #musicblog #indiemusic #mybackisinagony

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eyoricka · 1 year

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Movie and lyrics Promt

here is a list of prompts for Thomas I made based on movie quotes. I would love to write them, so feel free. You can ask for fluff, angst and now even smut, tho the smuts will be posted on my other account dedicated to them (@sluttyercobra ). If you have any ideas or have a specific scenario in my mind, feel free to tell me.

I'll write each prompt only once, and the ones already used will be highlighted.

Things I don't write : anything related to SA, pregnancy loss, abusive relationship. For the smuts I won't write anything with underage partner, non-consensual sex, age regression.

I also added a list of prompt based on lyrics (also for Thomas). Those are prompts that have posted in August but flopped so I am hoping to get request this time around ☺️

Movie Quotes

A) “Why did you call me at the office today?”

“I had nothing to do. I wanted to hear your voice.”

In the mood for love

B) “I can’t remember anything without you”

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

C) „ I want you.”

“I want you too.”

“Forever.”

“Forever. There is no life without you.“

Mister nobody

D) “Do you ever miss your regular life?”

Dallas buyer club

E) „You two had a nice friendship.”

“Yeah...”

Call Me By Your Name

F) “I love your hands, they are so gentle.”

Two lovers

G) “ I just don't think I have what you're looking for.”

“I think you do, actually.”

“What makes you think so?”

“That smile for one thing.”

Velvet Goldmine

H) „What, you really believe that? That everything's fated?”

Before sunset

I) “Truth is: I’m just an idiot who has been extravagantly unlucky”

3000 years of longing

J) “I'm tired. I don't want to hurt anymore and for some reason when I'm with you, it just hurts the both of us.”

Everything, everywhere, all at once

K) „ I've always loved you.”

“And I have always known.”

Cleopatra

L) " Can you dance?"

"A little. The cha-cha-cha."

Mamma Roma

M) “See me. See me now”

Dracula

N) “You are not the man I know”

Annette

O) „ Confucius said, "Marriage is a bottomless pit of sorrow that makes you forget who you are."”

„ He did not.”

Palm Springs

P) “You shouldn't treat me like a dog! You were just amusing yourself.”

Maurice

Q) „ What are you thinking?”

„ I'm thinking how happy I am.”

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

R) „ It's not meant to hurt you.”

„ It does.”

Out of Africa

S) “I tried.”

“And the more you tried, the more I wanted you.”

Interview with a vampire

T) “I loved her so. And she knew what I did. She knew all the fucking stupid things I'd done. But the love... was stronger than anything you can think of. “

Magnolia

Lyrics:

1) You can't read my mind, so read my lips

2) You got what you been asking for

3) Bet I know what you're up to

4 )You just pretend there isn't a problem

5) I wish I could believe you'd never wrong me

6) I got kinda drunk and told her that I liked her

7) Say the word, your wish is my command

8) I think I'm falling and there's nothing I can do

9) I miss seeing the red on your face when I made you blush

10) I can't do this alone

11) Baby if you let me I won’t hesitate

12) I've never met anyone / Quite like you before

13) It was good what we did yesterday

14) However far away I will always love you

15) I can't decide / If I love you more at morning / Or I love you more at night

16) I wish I weren’t single now

17) Your eyes told me, "Girl, come ride me"

18) I didn't know that you were lonely

19) What have I gotta do to make you love me?

20) No teasing, you waited long enough

#thomas raggi #please dont let it flop I really wanna write those #måneskin #maneskin #thomas raggi x reader #prompt list

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echoesofdusk · 1 year

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Alright folks I beat another game, you know what that means!

My thoughts on

Paper Mario

I had been meaning to play Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door for years (ha), and friends told me I'd get more out of it if I played the original Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64, so that's what I did!

I have a kinda interesting relationship with the Mario franchise. While I've played a handful of games and like some of them, I don't think of myself as a Mario fan. When it comes to these games, the more creative and unorthodox games such as the RPGs, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine etc tend to catch my attention more than the others, and as I love RPGs, ofc I'd be interested in the Mario RPGs.

I've never played a Paper Mario game before, however, I've played Mario & Luigi: Dream Team for the 3DS. It's the only Mario RPG I've played, but I had a lot of fun with it and have been meaning to play the other Mario RPGs since then, with Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door being the biggest one. But as I already said, I was told by some friends that I'd appreciate TTYD even more if I played the first Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64. So I booted it up.

Right off the bat, this game is extremely charming and I love the art style. I think the graphics still hold up somewhat after 20+ years. I don't think it needs a remake, let alone upscaling, but that may just be me. Can I say just how timeless this art direction is?

Also, I know this is a 20+ year old game, but a star named Twink still caught me off guard. lmfao

The story is a rather bog standard Mario story on the surface. Bowser kidnaps Peach, and Mario needs to rescue her. However, it has several twists. Bowser steals an artefact known as the Star Rod, which grants him his wishes, making him stronger. Peach makes friends with a star named Twink, and there are several sections where she's playable. And as this is an RPG, there are party members who travel with Mario! Bow is my favourite, ojousama ghost is just the greatest. The writing is great and got me chuckling on a few occasions.

I went into this game expecting it to be an easy and relaxing one, but to my surprise, it's actually a little demanding, particularly in the resource management side of things. Hoarding items in this game is impossible, and you REALLY want to get down the defense timing on enemy attacks. This isn't to say this is a difficult game, but it expects more from the player which surprised me.

I love the badge system and how just changing the setup slightly can completely alter the course of boss battles. It's just good stuff. At one point I also got really into finding star pieces to trade them for more badges.

This game isn't too long, which is a plus in my eyes. Not all RPGs need to be 50+ hours, sometimes a 20-30 hour long journey is great. Paper Mario doesn't overstay its welcome, although I do wish it didn't have the Bub-ulb backtracking. It and chapter 6 are blemishes on a somewhat solid game.

All in all, a sweet RPG with a fun writing which has fun and slightly challenging boss battles.

I also know now what to expect from TTYD, and I don't think I'll play it any time soon, but it's still on my list.

#hazy 2023 media review #paper mario #paper mario 64

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nashibirne · 3 years

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Where The Wild Roses Grow - An August Walker Story - 2

You can find part 1 on my masterlist

Pairing: August Walker x OFC (Fern)

Summary: Don't screw the crew? This doesn't work for August Walker

Warnings: Smut, Sex, 18+, NSFW, unprotected sex, oral sex (f and m receiving), kinda soft August

Unbeta'ed! English is not my mother tongue, so please be lenient with me

Disclaimer: I don't own August Walker (but he owns me...)

Pics for the header taken from Pinterest.

Taglist: (let me know if you want to be added or removed)

@lunedelorient @inlovewithhisblueeyes @willkatfanfromasia @hell1129-blog @mis-lil-red @agniavateira @kebabgirl67 @omgkatinka @legendarywizarddetective @summersong69 @taebfada @xxxkatxo @madbaddic7ed @artandotherdelights

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Fern

"Morning, Fern." August and Peter greet me in unison on this Thursday morning before they go straight to Pete's office where a potential client's already waiting for them.

I've always hated my name. It's so old fashioned and boring, it's a name for an old spinster, not for a woman my age. I would use my second name if it wasn't even worse. Prudence. I mean, come on...you have to admit that's dreadful. But if you'd known my parents you wouldn't be surprised.

When I was born my mother was already 45 years old, my father even 49. After 20 years of trying in vain they'd given up on hoping for a child but then my mum got pregnant with me. They were very religious, god-fearing people and when they finally held me in their arms it was a miracle, a blessing, God's gift to them and they always treated me accordingly, like a precious treasure they had to hide from the bad world outside. They loved me dearly but this love was so overpowering it almost stifled me. I never went to school, my mum home-schooled me, which was okay, I didn't miss anything but then again, you can't miss something you don't know I guess.

I was a shy child and so in some way I was glad that I didn't have to interact with other kids. I only had one good friend. Her name was Kayla and she and her parents lived next door. Her family couldn't have been more different from mine, her dad was a dentist, mine was a carpenter, her mum was a teacher, mine was a housewife, she had three older brothers, I was an only child, their house was bright and modern, always open for everyone, ours was a dark victorian building, very cosy and beautifully furnished but with a forbidding appearance on the outside, so besides Kayla we hardly ever had any visitors and my parents liked it that way.

When I went to college it was really hard for them and one hell of a fright for me. I went through a culture shock and it was quite the ride but luckily I had Kayla by my side. She could have gone to better colleges but she decided we'd go to Virginia together to visit the William & Mary. We had a great time there and I had a lot to catch up on and that's what I did. Parties, alcohol, sex...it was a whole new world for me but thanks to Kayla I didn't get lost, she made me find a balance between celebrating and studying and I will always be grateful for her patience with me. She's still my best friend, my only friend actually and we're in close contact although she's a district attorney in Texas now and I'm in London.

But I don't want to bore you with my past. I guess you want to know more about my life here and now. Well, it's not that interesting either. As I said I hardly do anything more than work, eat and sleep but I've started to take piano lessons and I really like it. It goes better than I had expected, my teacher is a very friendly elderly woman called Mary. Boooo….still boring, you say? We'll there's something about those lessons that's not so boring. I...oh wait, there comes August. Gotta get back to work.

"We did it, Fern." A big, smug grin appears on his handsome face. "They signed the contract. We're gonna celebrate this, when Pete's back."

"Congratulations. That's a big deal."

"It is. A real big fish. If they recommend us in their line of business other deals are gonna follow, this could be our final break-through."

"Does this mean I get a salary rise?" I ask with a smirk.

"Sure. The three of us worked very hard for this. You will have your fair share. "

"What?" I ask with a seductive smile. "Just like that? No negotiations?"

August pulls me close with a mischievous grin. "You want to negotiate, pretty?" He whispers in my ear, sliding his hands under my skirt.

"I'd love to. Where did Pete go and how long will he be gone?" I wrap my arms around his neck.

"I told him to get some champagne and oysters."

"I hate oysters." I pout.

"Forget the oysters, we have 20 minutes."

He hooks his thumbs into the sides of my silken panties and pulls them down slowly so I can step out of them. He tries to lift me up but I wriggle out of his hands.

"Let me reward you for your success and earn my salary rise properly." I give him a sexy smile and drop to my knees. August raises his eyebrows and nods in approval.

"Yeah, use that pretty mouth of yours."

I open his fly and get out his half-hard dick. After a few strokes he's fully erect and his size and girth never seize to amaze me. August Walker has the most beautiful cock I've ever seen. Just looking at it makes me wet and my pussy throb. I start to lick the tip slowly, teasing him and I love the way he moans and grabs me by my hair to make me take him in my mouth. I obey and wrap my lips around his shaft, popping my head up and down. I suck him off like I know he loves it, taking him as deep as possible. His breath goes short now and he's gasping and panting, his head leaning against the wall, his eyes are closed. I know he's not gonna cum, he never comes first, always makes sure to satisfy me before he reaches his high and so I'm not surprised when he suddenly pulls out and gets on his knees too.

He kisses me, which is unusual but he seems to love to taste himself on my tongue. He makes me lay down on my back and then he fucks me missionary style. He doesn't do it often, he prefers doggy or railing me pressed against a wall but when he does it's fantastic. He fucks me deep and slow, rolling his hips in a smooth rhythm and I look him right in his ocean blue eyes. He hits my g-spot with every thrust and he makes me cum within minutes. After I'm done with my orgasm he sits back on his heels. "Now finish what you've started." He growls and I continue sucking him off eagerly. Now I'm the one who tastes herself on him. He grabs my hair, holds my head in place and mouthfucks me hard but not too deep. He respects my boundaries and I don't like deep throat, I tried it, but it's not my thing and he knows that. "Fuck...Fern…" He cries out my name when he comes in my mouth and I swallow every drop of his spunk, I even lick his dick clean and I know he loves the sight of me kneeling in front of him, my tongue running over his tip and shaft. He lets out a long sigh before he gets up and stuffs his dick back into his pants. With a grin he grabs my panties and throws them at me. I catch them laughing.

"You're really the best boss a woman can wish for." I give him a smirk and he chuckles. "You can stop buttering me up. You've already earned your reward."

"I'm not doing this for the money." I wiggle my eyebrows and wink at him before I go to the bathroom to freshen up.

August

Wow, this was one of the best fucks in a while. I love it when she sucks my dick. Seeing her mouth stuffed with my thick cock is such an enormous turn-on for me. She takes me so well, her lips feel so tight around my shaft and her kitten-like tongue teasing me is just the best. Only thing better is fucking her ass but that doesn't happen too often. It requires time that we usually don't have and she has to be in the right mood for a hot round of butt sex. Sorry if I sound like a sex maniac but to be honest there's not much more in my life besides fucking and working and a few hours of sleep at night. It's just Walker & Brooks SecTec and Fern. That's what my life circles around and it's good the way it is. Honest work and casual sex, a good combination if you ask me.

When Peter is back we have a glass of champagne and some oysters. Fern enjoys some sushi Pete bought for her because he somehow knew she hates oysters. We're all in a great mood and we decide that we finish work for the day and just have a good time and a nice chat before we go home.

I take another oyster and make a little show of lapping up the meat from the shell, using more tongue than necessary. I give Fern a lewd smile and she bites her lip in a way that makes my dick twitch. Pete just smirks, raises his glass and speaks a toast. "Here's to the future. May it be successful and may it make us fucking millionaires." He giggles quite girlish, he's already drunk after just three glasses. I guess he usually doesn't drink anything but energy drinks and coffee.

"Cheers." Fern beams all over her face and I repeat her words. "Cheers."

I glance at her. Her cheeks are rosy and her eyes sparkle, she looks so sexy right now I want her again. I know it's just been an hour that I filled her with my cum but I just can't stop thinking about eating her out. I place my hand on her thigh and start stroking it under the table. She doesn't react but I know she likes it. When I let my fingers wander higher she gets up with a jolt. "Excuse me. I'll be right back." She leaves the room and I manage to wait 60 seconds before I excuse myself too. Peter rolls his eyes, knowing exactly what I'm up to but he doesn't say a word. I go straight to the ladies room where Fern is washing her hands. She's surprised to see me and before she can say a word I crash my lips on hers, kissing her feverishly. I lift her up and put her down on the edge of the sink before I get down on my knees.

"August, what are you doing, Peter's waiting for us…"

"Forget Peter, I wanna lick your pussy."

And that's what I do, I pull her panties aside and run my tongue through her wet folds slowly before I start kissing, licking and sucking her clit.

Fern stifles an aroused moan and whispers my name softly.

"God, August...we shouldn't be doing this…"

"Want me to stop?" I look up at her with a devilish grin.

"God, no…"

And so I continue to eat her out, to enjoy her smell, the taste of her flowing juices, the sound of her moans and the little shriek when she comes for the second time today. She's shaking and my dick is throbbing in my pants.

I get up and she looks at me with a fake-annoyed frown. "Boss, you're gonna be the death of me. Two times a day? Really?"

"It's the oysters." I grin. "They're known for being an aphrodisiac."

"What about you." She touches my boner that's visible in my pants.

"Don't worry. When I get home I'm gonna jerk off in the shower thinking of you. Of your sexy tits, your hot ass and your tight pussy."

She hits me on my arm. "You're such an idiot. Let's get back and try to pretend nothing's happened." She laughs light-heartedly and I love the sound of it.

"You go first. I follow in two minutes. Have to wait for my boner to soften."

Five minutes later we're back with Peter in the middle of a conversation about how well everything's going at the moment. Peter mentions that he's planning to buy a Porsche soon and Fern makes him promise to take her on a ride.

"I'm gonna order it as soon as the money from the museum is on our account." He smiles in anticipation. We have updated their security system a week ago and are expecting the incoming payment every day.

"Oh, speaking of the museum. They send you those free tickets for the Caravaggio exhibition. You're not planning to go, are you?"

"No." Peter and me say in unison. We're both not very much into art. "Do you wanna go? You can have my ticket of course." I say to Fern with a generous look on my face.

"Yeah, thanks. Actually I need both tickets."

"Both? For you and who? A suitor?" Peter asks in a teasing tone, giving her a wink.

Fern blushes a little and I wonder what's going on, she never blushes.

"Well...yeah. Something like that. I'm going on a date on Saturday."

I can't believe my ears. Did she really say she has a date? Just like this? A fucking date? I try to pull myself together and not to show my surprise but I feel the tiny frown that appears between my raised eyebrows though the rest of my face remains blank.

"A date?" I try to sound as casual as possible.

"Yeah, you may have heard of it. Two people meet and go out together to get to know each other better." Fern chuckles.

"I know what a date is." I snap.

Fern rolls her eyes. "Fine."

Peter eventually asks the question that's running around on my mind but won't come out of my mouth. "And who's the lucky guy?"

"His name is Lucas."

"Where did you meet him?" I have my face and my voice under control again.

"Oh, he takes piano lessons too but with a different teacher. We met waiting for our lessons and so we got into conversation and last week he asked me out."

"Sounds good, take my ticket and have some fun with a decent lad." Pete says, giving me a quick glance. I know he doesn't think it's a good idea that I fuck Fern, he thinks I'm going to hurt her but I don't care. It's none of his business.

"Yeah. Enjoy your date." I nod but the mood's ruined and after another fifteen minutes we decide to call it a day and go home.

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tbc

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thedevilliers · 2 years

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im glad u asked cause i’ve been waiting to bring my bebe theo out of the dungeon!!!!!! can we have questions 20-40 for him 🥺🥺🥺🥺 #JUSTICEFORTHEO

sdkjfslkfjsdlkjf 😭😭😭 yes justice for theo ........... he will appear 😀 i SWEAR !!!!!!!! ok now under the cut 💞

20. How would a close friend they’ve known for a long time describe them?

sarcastic, funny n caring but also dumb and impulsive.

21. Do they have any personal insecurities?

not anymore 😎 he got over his teenage ones now hes unstoppable

22. What is their highest physical stat (strength, stamina, defense, speed, etc.) and their highest non-physical stat (intelligence, perception, charisma, luck, etc.)?

hmm 🤔 id say stamina is his highest physical stat and lowest is LUCK !! hes kinda unlucky tbh hes the middle child

23. how would they react to finding out someone lied to them, even if it was for their own safety/well-being?

he'd get angry at first ngl 😥 he'd come to terms that it was for his own good tho !!!

24. Do they prefer cold weather or warm weather?

warm weather, since gardania's capital [magnolia] barely gets THAT cold. winter for them is just rain, so if u put theo in actual cold weather ....... hes puttin on 50 sweaters and suffer

25. How easy is it for them to say “I love you”?

if he means it, easy !!! he grew up hearing it all around so hes not scared of saying it to someone he loves 🥰

26. How easy is it for them to tell someone about their worries?

😟 not so easy. when he was younger he didnt want to bother his parents, esp with mr alexander being a mess

27. Have they ever witnessed someone die?

no 😳

28. Are they ticklish?

he IS but he hates to be tickled.

29. How high/low is their pain tolerance?

low, hes a baby

30. Is there something they secretly wish they could do but are too afraid to?

🤔 nope, i dont think so.

31. Are they a messy eater or a neat eater?

neat eater!! like he was taught 😎 the messiest eater is always theresa

32. What moment of their life made them feel most unloved?

awe : ( just in his childhood, whenever he was unconsciously left last bc of emi n alexander by his parents

33. What moment of their life made them feel most loved?

whenever he spends time his family in general 🥰 esp the birthday "parties" theresa plans, which are just the two of them with things theresa guesses are his favorite things 😶 she tries !!!

34. Which of the senses would they hate to lose the most: vision, hearing, smell, taste, or touch?

taste, u cant take away his love for food 😔

35. Are they good at small talk?

yes, he got lessons for it by miss amelia, just like his siblings 🙄

36. If they could ask anyone one question and get the absolute truth, who and what would they ask?

when he was YOUNGER aka like 13/14, he wouldve asked his parents if they liked him better than alexander 💀 but now?? i dont think he has any.

37. If they had the chance, would they prefer to travel to the past or to the future?

future !!! he'd like to see where he ends up and if he does accomplish what hes working towards 👁👁

38. Who had the biggest impact in their life, both positive and negative?

positive impact, i'd say theresa 😟😭 he wants to be the best version of himself bc of her :' ) their sibling relationship >>>>>

negative impact ....... alexander. just bc he blames him for his attitude problems 😐

39. Would they rather live life always surrounded by people, or always alone?

surrounded by people !!! cos thats the life he's always known.

40. Is there anyone or anything that immediately instills fear in them?

when he was like 17 he realized if you are in amelias office and she doesnt smile when she tells u to sit then its bad news 👹

#ask #askdv #anonymous

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everythingthemoontouches · 3 years

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Hiii! May I join the game too, please? The readings seem fun. A fact about me is that cute things make my heart really happy. Thank you so much, have a nice day! ✨ ㅤﾟ+.ʚ(๑•ω•๑)ɞ.+ﾟ。

Hola

This is adorable. And I'm so sorry it's taken me this long to get to answering this. I knew had to be on this level of cute to write this 💕 I think your energy is very endearing ❣️

I truly felt I had to bring the toys out (you'll see what I mean later) 😂

For your reading:

There are 2 sides to every coin and its up to you which one you choose to indulge. Are you stuck, bored and u happy or do you take the best of what the scenario has to offer?

You're not just some glam bimbo just because how other people want to paint you to make their reality more palatable. There's more to than your looks/ style / fashion sense. You might often ask yourself wondering if there is more than what you're currently known / praised for?

It's like you're too sweet to deal with them the first time you see how much people can manipulate it could come as quite the shock to you?

Sometimes when we are bored we can get into a habit of sticking to our routine because there's a certain lack of excitement. But if you get up, romanticize the mundane, palm a party and decide to play up the dram/ intrigue you'll soon find a lot of revelry right where you are. There's this whole energy of orga izing a party, a masquerade or some kind of a themed event. If you've been cooped up at home, why not create an online treasure hunt, or video call your friends and paly some games together. It could be something as simple having a competition where each one must have a notepad to draw on. One person picks a chit and everyone gets 20 seconds to do it in. Beat one wins. Orrr, you guys could decide to dress up as movie / fairytale characters / pirates (almost spelled that as Pilates while thinking pilots)

This could also be a means to say that you're focusing more on the mundane and that you should try to find ways to let your inner child / socialite to come out to partayyy while keeping in mind the current global, health environment. Boardgames were invented for a reason!

When I was younger we used to play a game called Queen of Sheba where we were divided into 2 teams and one person got to to be Queen. The queen would say soemthing like ' The queen wants some lipstick' so the two teams would scamper off to find the thing she had requested. First one back would get the point.

This could also be a note to remind you to learn to do your hair in intricate ways. Haircare could be important.

Have fun but always respect the rules that govern you/ stay true to your own values.

Marie Masquerade speaks :

Someone is about to invite you to be involved in something very intriguing. And this person will ask you in ways that are ever so charming, so the temptation will be ever so strong because this person is beautiful, and talented, and powerful, you are flattered! 😊💙(so u and me both are easy to flatter huh👀✨💕)

The truth is you run the risk of paying a very high price for this brush with fame or glory. Be sure that the politics and the intrigues are ones you truly wish for in your life - because there is often a sacrifice that must be made, and many consequences are currently hidden away from you. It's tempting no doubt. But it may not be within your best interests to pursue this strange, slightly tainted offer that will be made

Oof this is a rough one I'm afraid. I'd advise you to watch out for your friends, make sure the people you trust / let in truly have your best interests at heart. When you have a lot people who are less abundant could often be jealous of the gifts you've been given. It Amy be hard to tell who is a true friend and who only sticks around for what you can do for them. I'm getting a rich friend who throws lavish parties kinda energy. Just be careful, love. I'd hate for you to feel disappointed. You do you, have fun, and make sure you don't fall top fast and hard for someone who is less enthusiastic about you. Live your life and face any gossip with grace. Despite your beauty and success, you still need friends and you're more likely to find it with people on your level. Don't let flaky ass/unmotivated / bitter people drag you down. I loved how cute that gif you sent was, and truth be told you've gotta surround yourself with people who get the same warm, fuzzy, loving feeling when they think of you 💕✨💙

♂️✴️Stay true to your own vision 🧑‍⚖️✅

The most lavish artefacts won't make you as happy as true, genuine connection will ❣️

The Violet Duchess here seems less about restriction based on convention and more of an aloofness borne out of a sense of grace and elegance. Like the ✨Queen ✨ is almost always lonely because she is above everyone else🌟💁 and even though she may care for her cook, the maid and cleaner they're not quite on the same level, having very little in common as people...

You could even be the smartest one in class or just somehow really good at something so everyone else feels inferior. You are never unkind, but it stilll triggers people sometimes. 😬

Anyhoo, I hope it's more the boredom than the Fairweather backstabbing friends bit ❤️

Know that you're loved, that what's inside counts and you will meet people who love you for the real you 💕🐦🎉

Also, I just wanted to show you the set up I truly felt I HAD to bring the toys out 😂❤️

Ciao💖

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