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bratshaws · 5 months

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through the hourglass 296. brb x oc

a/n: dude i love writing angry rooster uwu(comments and reblogs are super welcome and encouraged!)

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none uwu

goodness gracious (pls read this one to know more what this fic is about!!)

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“You…are not being serious,right?”

Well, that’s going well already.

Beatrice just chews her lower lip as she sits on the couch. The twins are sleeping on their cribs while Nicole is busy on her playpen close to Bea, leaning against Jack’s massive form as the dog sleeps. Evelyn is by the door, one hand propped on her waist while the other arm holds little JJ who is peacefully asleep. “...well…I mean, you saw the skeleton on the way over.”

Evelyn's expression shifted from disbelief to concern as she processed Beatrice's words. "You're telling me this is not some elaborate prank or hallucination caused by sleep deprivation, right?"

Beatrice chuckled, tiredly. "I wish it were that simple, Ev. But no, it's real. Miranda has officially declared a Halloween war on the neighborhood, and she's chosen July as her battleground."

Evelyn sighed, adjusting the sleeping JJ in her arms. "That's a whole new level of... audacity."

"Yeah, tell me about it," Beatrice replied, her eyes reflecting the exhaustion already bubbling. "I woke up to the sight of a giant skeleton with glowing eyes right outside my window. It's like living in a twisted version of a holiday movie."

Evelyn lowered herself onto the couch beside Beatrice, carefully settling JJ in her lap. "Well, at least you have a front-row seat to the chaos. I can't believe she did that so early in the morning.”

Nicole, oblivious to the early morning drama, continued playing in her playpen, her giggles adding a single touch of innocence to the moment. The twins, peacefully asleep in their cribs, seemed undisturbed by the Halloween war waging outside.

Evelyn glanced around, taking in the familiar surroundings of Beatrice's home. "You know, I never thought suburban life would involve Halloween wars. Maybe a heated book club discussion or a dispute over property lines, but not this."

"Welcome to the neighborhood, where every day is an adventure. Seriously, though, who declares war on Halloween decorations in July?"

Evelyn shook her head in disbelief, her eyes narrowing in mock seriousness. "Miranda, apparently. Did she give any reason for this…spectacle?"

Beatrice sighed,shrugging with her hands clasped. "Not really. I think it's just Miranda being Miranda, taking a mundane rivalry to the next level. Maybe she thought she could catch everyone off guard by springing this on us in July."

Evelyn raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "And what's your plan of action in this Halloween war?"

Beatrice frowns,rubbing her forehead. "I…have too much in my mind. I am upset, don’t get me wrong but…ugh…it’s just so much.”

With a gentle smile, Evelyn reached out, placing a hand on Beatrice's shoulder and keeping it there. "Bea, you've got a lot on your plate, especially with Rooster being away on his mission. Handling Halloween wars in July should be the least of your worries. How about you take a step back, let the neighbors deal with Miranda's theatrics, and focus on yourself and the kids?"

“You think they will?”

“Well,that woman has a huge skeleton in her yard in July.” she shrugs,”Your neighbors are nice…but I doubt they are that nice.”

Beatrice met Evelyn's gaze, then dropped her eyes to her hands. "You're right, Ev. It's just... sometimes, I don’t get her, you know? And with Rooster away, it's like I'm juggling more than ever. Why is she so…ugh,annoyed with me? I mean,I dislike her too but–"

“Sometimes people just clash, and it's not about you or anything you've done. It's just her way of navigating the world. As for why she's annoyed with you, well, she probably doesn't even have a solid reason."

Beatrice nodded, taking a deep breath. "I know you're right. It's just hard to ignore, you know? Especially with everything else going on."

Evelyn leaned back on the couch, still holding JJ in her arms. "Of course, it's hard. You're dealing with a lot. Rooster being away, the challenges with the kids, and now this unexpected Halloween war. It's okay to feel overwhelmed."

Beatrice let out a sigh, her shoulders slumping and her fingers rubbing her temples. "I just want some peace, you know? Like, a day where everything is normal, and I don't have to worry about giant skeletons or mysterious Halloween wars. Is that too much to ask?"

Evelyn chuckled, a warm and understanding sound. "Not too much at all, Bea. In fact, I think it's exactly what you need. Maybe we can plan a quiet day for you and the kids, away from all this chaos. How about a little escape, even if just for a while?"

A small smile tugged at the corners of Beatrice's lips. "That sounds nice, but…I dunno Ev."

Evelyn adjusted JJ in her arms, the little one seemingly content in the warmth of her embrace. She considered Beatrice's hesitance and the exhaustion etched on her friend's face. "Bea, trust me, a break would do wonders for you. You've been shouldering so much, and a moment of respite might be just what you need. We can plan something simple, a little escape to take your mind off things."

Beatrice pondered Evelyn's suggestion, the idea of a temporary escape from the chaos of the neighborhood wars and the challenges of everyday life. A sense of relief flickered in her eyes at the thought of a peaceful day. "Maybe you're right, Ev. I just need to clear my head for a bit. But, what about the kids?"

Evelyn chuckled, "We can make it a family affair. I'm sure the kids could use a break too, and maybe a change of scenery will lift everyone's spirits. We'll keep it low-key, no giant skeletons in sight."

Beatrice nodded, a faint smile returning to her face. "Alright, um…when?"

“When do you want?”

“Well…I have work tomorrow, thursday and Friday, so maybe…Saturday?” Bea asks, “Oh,I also have to check with the pediatrician for the twins on Saturday and I need to check on the grocery list and-” she went on and on and on. Evelyn just watches as Bea lists her life without looking away from her hands.

Evelyn patiently listened as Beatrice unraveled the web of responsibilities and commitments that seemed to entangle her life. The intricate dance of managing work, appointments, and the daily demands of raising a family unfolded before Evelyn's eyes. She could see the weight on Beatrice's shoulders, the weariness in her expression.

As Beatrice continued listing her obligations, Evelyn gently interjected, "Bea, take a breath. We're just planning a simple day out, not orchestrating a military operation." she smirks, “Rooster is the Lieutenant, not you.”

Beatrice looked up, a sheepish smile playing on her lips. "Sorry, I tend to go into overdrive mode when things."

“I know. But remember, this escape is meant to be a break, not an added stressor. Let's keep it light and enjoyable. We can work around your schedule and make sure everything falls into place." Evelyn smiles, “Okay?”

Beatrice nodded, her fingers absentmindedly tapping on the armrest of the couch. "Yeah, you're right. Saturday sounds good. A day away from the chaos would be a welcome change."

Evelyn grinned, "Perfect. Now, let's focus on the positive side. What do you and the kids enjoy doing together?"

"Well, the kids love the park. Maybe we could start with a morning at the park, let Nikki run around, and just enjoy being outdoors." she pauses, “Take the dogs too.”

Evelyn nodded, "Great idea. Simple, yet effective. Kids always find joy in the simplest of things. What about after the park?"

Beatrice tapped her chin, contemplating the possibilities. "Hmm, maybe a picnic? We could pack some sandwiches and snacks. Keep it casual, you know?"

Evelyn approved with a nod, "Love it. Anything else you'd like to include?"

Beatrice pondered, her mind racing through the potential elements of their escape day. "How about an ice cream stop? …at Mr.Scoops?"

“I think that sounds great.” Evelyn smiles, rubbing her friend’s shoulder, “It’ll be alright,Bea…did you tell Rooster any…any of this?”

“No.” the brunette immediately shakes her head, “No,I don’t want him to be bothered by this, you know? Besides…I can resolve this here.”

“...you sure.”

“I am. I–”

“--am not sure of this.” Rooster says, Mark is standing in front of him in the office at the base. Rooster has his arms crossed, clearly not open to any other of Mark’s suggestions right now “It’s..hard to say with the breach that just happened,Mark.”

"I understand your concerns, Rooster," Mark said, his tone dripping with an insincere sympathy. "But we can't let a minor breach disrupt the entire operation. We need to move forward and adapt."

Rooster's jaw tensed as he uncrossed his arms, meeting Mark's gaze head-on. "Minor breach? Mark, this was no minor breach. Our communications were compromised, and we can't just brush it off. It puts the entire mission at risk."

Mark waved off Rooster's concerns dismissively. "We're addressing the issue, but we can't afford to let paranoia hinder our progress. This mission is bigger than individual insecurities."

Rooster took a step forward, narrowing the physical distance between them. "Individual insecurities? Mark, this isn't about personal issues. It's about the safety of the team and the success of the mission. We need to reassess and strengthen our security protocols."

Mark's gaze hardened, his arrogance morphing into irritation. "Well, didn’t the higher ups said we have the go? Then we go!"

A tense silence hung in the air as the two men locked eyes. The office, usually a hub of strategic discussions, now bore witness to a power struggle fueled by conflicting egos.

Rooster, unyielding, refused to back down. "I still prefer to be cautious. For everyone. No one will be at risk in my command,Mark. You included.”

The office air felt thick with tension as Rooster's stern gaze bore into Mark's eyes. The clash of their wills reverberated through the room, each word spoken echoing the deep-rooted discord.

Mark's condescending tone had always grated on Rooster, but now, in the aftermath of the security breach, the disdain in Mark's words had reached a new level. Rooster's commitment to the safety of the team clashed sharply with Mark's brash disregard for the severity of the situation.

"We can't let paranoia hinder our progress, Rooster," Mark repeated, his voice laced with impatience. "We have the green light from the higher-ups. It's time to focus on the mission at hand."

Rooster's jaw clenched, his frustration simmering beneath the surface as he holds out his hand to enunciate his words. "Mark, this isn't about paranoia. Our communications were compromised, and we need to address it before moving forward. Ignoring the breach is a risk we can't afford to take."

Mark leaned against the desk, crossing his arms in a show of arrogance. "You are too cautious, Rooster. It's time to take bold steps, especially when we have the opportunity laid out in front of us."

“Like the maps you showed me?” Rooster cuts him off, “The ones you didn’t say where exactly you got it? Those bold steps?”

Mark's eyes narrowed, a fleeting flicker of discomfort crossing his face at Rooster's direct reference to the maps. He quickly masked it with a practiced veneer of indifference.

"Rooster, the source of the maps is classified. You know that. What matters is the opportunity they present for the success of our mission," Mark retorted, attempting to steer the conversation away from the unspoken questions hanging in the air.

Rooster remained undeterred, his gaze unwavering. "Classified or not, Mark, we can't afford to ignore the implications of a security breach. If our communications were compromised, what's to say the source of those maps won't be exposed as well?"

Mark's dismissive attitude persisted. "We have our priorities. The mission takes precedence. We've been granted the green light, and it's time to execute."

The frustration etched on Rooster's face deepened, his voice firm. "I'm not saying we abandon the mission. I'm saying we address the breach, shore up our security, and then proceed. We owe it to the team, to everyone involved."

Mark unfolded his arms, straightening up with an air of superiority. "Rooster, your caution is holding us back. We can't let minor setbacks dictate our actions. This is an opportunity we can't afford to miss,do you understand me?"

“My caution?” Rooster hated pulling rank, but right now? Right now it was needed ,”...I am the leader of this mission, I am responsible for everyone. Their safety. I lost no one in the years I’ve been in the Navy,no one…and this won’t be the time it will happen. Do you understand me?”

The atmosphere in the office crackled with tension as Rooster's stern gaze bore into Mark's eyes. The clash of their wills reverberated through the room, each word spoken echoing the deep-rooted discord.

And he could finally see…Mark falters. His eyes shake almost in fear and desperation…he knew that look. Young recruits had them, Jaws and Raptor, months ago when they tried to take over the mission had that look.

Mark was a man that got what he wanted but he will not get it from Rooster.

Mark, not accustomed to facing such resistance, could feel the weight of Rooster's authority pressing against his own inflated ego. He was about to reply, shakily so, when McAllister entered the office, “Sir I–” the young man stops, hand on the handle as he holds a pile of paper, eyes going wide “Oh,s-sorry,I-I knocked and I–I assumed– should I come back later?”

Both Rooster and Mark turned their attention to the young man, who stood frozen, a pile of papers in his hands, his eyes wide with surprise.

Rooster, ever composed, gestured for McAllister to proceed. "It's fine, McAllister. Mark,” and he drops his eyes to him, “Was just leaving…right?”

Mark hesitated for a moment, his gaze shifting between Rooster and McAllister. The interruption had disrupted the power play he was attempting, leaving him momentarily off balance.

With a reluctant nod, Mark mumbled something about checking in later and exited the office.

Rooster's stern expression softened just a fraction as he turned his attention to McAllister. "What can I do for you, McAllister?"

McAllister, still visibly flustered, managed to stammer out an explanation. "Sir, I have the latest reports on the mission objectives and the security protocols we discussed earlier. Thought you might want to review them."

"Thank you, McAllister. I'll take a look at them," Rooster replied, his tone composed. As McAllister handed over the reports, Rooster couldn't help but notice the young man's nervous demeanor. It was a stark contrast to the arrogance of Mark.

“Anything new?”

“No sir.” he replies, “No one has seen anything out of the ordinary. Seems everything is…back in order. Hopefully.”

Rooster nodded, his focus shifting to the reports in his hands. "Good work, McAllister. Keep a close eye on the security protocols. We can't afford any lapses.”

McAllister, visibly relieved that Rooster wasn't as stern as he initially appeared, nodded vigorously. "Yes, sir." As Rooster started going through the reports, McAllister hesitated before speaking up. "Sir, if I may... about the breach. It's just... well, it's been making everyone on edge."

Rooster glanced up from the reports, recognizing the concern in McAllister's eyes. "I understand, McAllister. It's a serious matter, and I'm doing everything I can to address it. We can't afford any compromises in our security."

McAllister nodded, the tension in the room palpable. "It's just... we trust you, sir. But with everything that's been happening, it's hard not to feel a bit uneasy, you know?"

Rooster sighed, acknowledging the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. "If you have any concerns or suggestions, feel free to voice them."

The young man seemed reassured by Rooster's words. "Thank you, sir. I just wanted to... you know, make sure we're all on the same page."

"Communication is key, McAllister. We need to be transparent with each other, especially in situations like this. Now, anything else you wanted to discuss?"

McAllister hesitated, glancing around the office as if checking for eavesdroppers. "Well, sir, it's just that... there are rumors circulating among the team. About the mission and the breach."

Rooster leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable. "What kind of rumors?"

McAllister bit his lip, choosing his words carefully. "Some of the team members are speculating that there's more to the mission than what we've been told. That maybe the breach wasn't just a random event."

Rooster's eyes narrowed slightly, a trace of concern crossing his features. "What are they saying, exactly?"

"Some think there's a mole within the team or that there's information being withheld from us. It's all whispers and speculation, sir, but it's creating a bit of tension," McAllister explained laughing nervously, “...I-I mean, yeah.”

Rooster processed the information, his mind racing. The notion of a mole within the team was a serious accusation, and if left unaddressed, it could erode the trust that held the unit together.

"Thank you for bringing this to my attention, McAllister. I'll look into it discreetly. Do not talk about this again, not until it’s resolved, understood?" Rooster said, his voice measured.

"Understood, sir. I won't mention it again," McAllister replied, relief evident in his voice. The weight of the information he carried seemed to lessen as Rooster assured him that it would be investigated.

Rooster studied McAllister for a moment, his gaze unwavering. "I appreciate your honesty, McAllister. It's crucial that we address any concerns within the team promptly. Now, let's focus on the mission. What else do you have for me?"

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faindri · 6 months

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[20 Question Fic Writer Game]

Tagged by @noaafishfieldguide!! Thankies!!

How many works do you have on AO3?

14, though I used to have closer to 19. I orphaned a few works a while back.

What is your AO3 word count?

222,529

What fandoms do you write for?

Currently: Trigun

Previously: My Hero Academia, Brand New Animal, Jujutsu Kaisen, Genshin Impact

What are your top five fics by kudos?

Your Touch in Hindsight (JJK) - 651

A Lonesome Dream (BNA) - 371

I've Got This Friend (Genshin) - 279

Bathed in Thine Own Blood (BNA) - 189

Raspberry Summer (MHA) - 163

Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

most of the time, yes! the only time I don't respond is if I don't know what to say, but please imagine me giving you 390549 heart emojis in reply.

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

I haven't finished a longer piece of fiction since 2019,,,,so uh,,,,,

my one-shots are usually not that angsty, but if I had to pick one, probably one of my BNA fics, like Bathed in Thine Own Blood.

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

my MHA one-shots are all pretty fluffy, so probably them.

Do you get hate on fics?

I used to when I wrote JJK fic in 2021. I was harassed for a almost a month straight sajdkfl Haven't had any hate comments since, thank god.

Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

Yes, kind of, I'm trying,,,,I started trying to seriously write it in 2021, but only recently do I feel I've gotten a little more confident with it. thanks, Trigun.

Do you write crossovers?

Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not that I'm aware of.

Have you ever had a fic translated?

Nope

Have you ever cowritten a fic before?

Nah, I don't really like co-writing because I like having complete control over a story.

What's your all-time favourite ship?

AAAAAAAH I DONT KNOW???? I guess EdWin from FMA. But VashMeryl own my soul atm, so also them.

What's a WIP you'd like to finish but doubt you ever will?

/sweats

all my multi-chapters,,,,,except EBS. I WILL FINISH THAT ONE. and hopefully The Violet Hour. someday.

What are your writing strengths?

I think I'm pretty good at worldbuilding and writing character voice.

What are your writing weaknesses?

Plotting is hard. I struggle to not make things drag on and get to boring, especially in the middle. Fluid, pretty prose also doesn't come naturally to me, so I have to use all my braincells to make sure my shit is readable.

Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

If you speak more than one language, do what you want. If you're a dumb American like me who can only speak English and maybe 2% Spanish, get someone who is fluent to double-check your stuff.

First fandom you wrote for?

Naruto,,,,,mid 2000s my beloathed

Favourite fic you've ever written?

Echoes Between Stars, but that's probably because I'm super into working on it right now.

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But only if you want to!

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xxrin · 2 years

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2HA officially broke me

as a person who rarely or never cries at sad scenes (especially in stranger things), 2ha was the novel that legit ruined me piece by piece as I go further especially in book 3. I broke down at chapter 278 and 279 and jesus christ I completely bawled my eyes out.

#2ha spoilers #dumb husky and his white cat shizun #chu wanning #ranwan #taxian jun #chapter 279 #chapter 278 #erha #erha spoilers

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norrington-hell · 1 year

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I posted 2,670 times in 2022

That's 297 more posts than 2021!

57 posts created (2%)

2,613 posts reblogged (98%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

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@witchklng

@dying-suffering-french-stalkers

@hard-in-hightown

@thistlefly

I tagged 2,658 of my posts in 2022

#fanart - 426 posts

#lol - 402 posts

#the quarry - 296 posts

#travis hackett - 274 posts

#pirates of the caribbean - 212 posts

#fanfic - 168 posts

#laura kearney - 167 posts

#hackearney - 129 posts

#james norrington - 120 posts

#ted raimi - 114 posts

Longest Tag: 140 characters

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My Top Posts in 2022:

SINCE WE ALL HAVE ONE BRAINCELL

a collaborative effort between @norrington-hell, @queenlovett, @lovesomehate, @dngrs-untld-hrshps-unnmbrd, @jaguar-lady

126 notes - Posted July 25, 2022

Hey! I'm a Redemption's Promise devotee but beyond RP and SecondStarOnTheLeft's Norribeth fics, I'm kinda lost. I ran across your rec post this morning and was wondering if you could point me to some of your favs (especially the James follows Elizabeth ones!)

Thanks!

First of all, thank you so much for reading and sending this ask! I'm flattered you consider yourself a 'devotee' to my work!

As for Norribeth fic recs, I can certainly give you a hookup for some of my favorites. I'm going to split them up into two categories, one-shots and multi-chapters, and I'll also color code them based on where the au diverges from canon. Blue will be for marriage aus, Green will be for ones that happen before or during the canon, and Red will be post canon fics where James lives. Purple will be for aus that are completely independent of the canon. I will be adding a few of my own in there to pad out the list (also because i am shameless).

One-Shots

Gavotte by Termagant (subduction)

It was a lover and his lass by vasilysa

Swann Dive by holmefan

Sailing on Another Board by infrarad

rules of engagement by kuryakin

My Gallant Crew by vasilysa

Scenery by holmesfan

Requiem by articfoxarticfox

Unraveled and Undone by articfoxarticfox

My Word by Liltith_diLibri

Multi-Chapters

Positive Reinforcement by holmesfan

If a Pirate I Must Be by sleepylotus

With my Body, I thee Worship (Apparently) by bluethunder

This Weight Upon My Heart - snowybryneich

A Worthy Opponent by holmesfan

A Splendid Holiday by sleepylotus

Never Doubt I Love by vasilysa

Duetto di Desiderio by holmesfan

ENJOY!!

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Travis/Laura shippers be like

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My #1 post of 2022

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Get your Tumblr 2022 Year in Review →

#tumblr year in review #Hackearney #the quarry #ted raimi #pedro pascal #Norribeth #pirates of the caribbean #fanfic #you can tell from the first and second most popular posts I had a really ✨Normal One✨

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bookaddict24-7 · 2 years

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REVIEWS OF THE WEEK!

Books I’ve read so far in 2022!

Friend me on Goodreads here to follow my more up to date reading journey for the year!

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181. Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I really, really enjoyed this one more than the first book! I think the characters were more entertaining and the situations were funnier. This was also full of spice and sexual tension. So. Much. Tension. Every time something happened, I had to fan myself. Much like the first book, I loved the representation of the Brazilian culture. One of my favourite thing about this book, too, was how the familial relationships added more heart to the story. I did notice, however, this one thing that I heard about not too long ago. How books with different cultures sometimes write about their food, or in their language and then immediately explain it for their white readers. It made me giggle when it happened in this book--it didn't happen often, but it happened a few times, especially when certain cultural foods were mentioned. This wasn't a life altering read, but it was fun and sexy and had an attention grabbing first couple of chapters. I think this will be a great summer read and I don't think you have to read this series in order to fully enjoy this one! I can't wait to see what the author writes next!

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182. Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I won't lie, at first I was incredibly skeptical of this book--especially because I wasn't fully hooked at first. But one thing I forgot about this author was how dark some of his books can get. There were scenes where I genuinely had to pause it and be like "JFC, wtf, the description of that death." Barclay held back zero punches as he went into full detail about the elevator "accidents". And don't get me started on how he makes you think you know what's going to happen next, only to be surprised by a twist. While at first it was a little overwhelming how many characters there were and I had no idea how they would all tie up together at the end, I slowly started to fall into the story. Each chapter rose a level in anticipation and more and more revelations were given as we steadily arrived at a twist I admittedly didn't see coming. Nicely done on those red herrings, Barclay. I should have learned from A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS, which was a wild ride of twists and turns. I do wish there was a slightly better conclusion to one of the situations in the story, but I loved that said situation created a commentary on American news media. There's a quote that had me snorting: "Nearly every TV channel [...] was featuring nonstop talking heads offering plenty of opinions based on almost no information whatsoever. In that sense, it was pretty much like any other day" (Barclay 279). I ended up really enjoying this by the end. The tragedies of past actions created a thrilling base for this thriller and now I need to read another book by this author!

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183. Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I read one of this author's books a couple of years ago and I've been meaning to pick up another one of her books since. I'm really glad I finally picked this one up. It is a heartbreaking, but timely reminder of what North America looks like right now. Being a person who isn't white, but was never taught the rules of how to act around police, I have always found it incredibly hard to hear about how Black children need to be taught how to act so that they're not arrested or worse, murdered by the police. The fact that this is a story from the perspective of a murdered Black child makes it even more heartbreaking because his case is used as a reminder of the mistreatment and continuous racial crimes against the Black community. What I found the most interesting, however, is how Rhodes still strives to share the message of how we need to practice compassion in the face of adversity. We need to teach in place of condemning in certain situations. Anger is justified, but if nothing is taught then nothing is learned. I highly recommend this book, but be prepared for the blunt language and the allusion to more murdered Black children. This was a difficult read full of grief, injustice, and racism.

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184. Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Please, before you read this book, look up the trigger warnings. This book is ROUGH and could be too much for certain readers. The first thought that came to mind when I started this book (other than the obvious topics explored later in this review) was that this felt like the movie TAKEN. This was a lot more action-filled than I expected and I still don't know if I really enjoyed this aspect or if I felt that it made the story drag a little. I think this book, with all of the racist and homophobic rhetoric, was an incredibly powerful and important read. Yes, it will break your heart as these two fathers try to find the answers to why their sons (who were two gay married men--one man was black and the other was white) were murdered and who murdered them. But I think the most important part of this book was the conversation that happened around two fathers who were homophobic and unaccepting of their sons being gay. It also tackles the ideas of how race plays a role in the topic of being gay and the comparison of Black hardship vs. gay hardship. It was all incredibly eye-opening and also rage-inducing. Especially when one of the fathers would act completely confident in their assumptions based on a bigoted perspective. The twist wasn't overly surprising, but it definitely held a punch. I think this book would translate really well into a movie. It felt very cinematic in certain areas. I would also just like to see the character growth of these two grieving fathers come to life on the screen. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants a fast-paced story that explores the complicated relationship between fathers and sons and the pre-conceived notion of what a "man" should be. Also, anyone looking for a gritty revenge story started by grief and ended by the acceptance that love is love and it doesn't change the love we have for the important people in our lives.

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185. A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was a lot cheekier than I was expecting. To be honest, I have no idea what I was expecting. I had this book on my bookshelf for years and I was just glad to finally get to it. I loved reading a story where the dragon wasn't some creature that became the pet of the MC. I enjoyed that this was a story that read as if dragons were real. Like I could pack a suitcase and go find dragons in another country. I'll definitely be picking up the sequel because I'm curious to see where the MC goes after that conclusion and twist! Check this one out if you love Victorian-era-like fantasy with a dragon twist and a woman who refuses to be put into the mould of what society expects of women.

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186. Finding Me by Viola Davis--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am so intimidated by the fact that I have to write this review because I adored this book so much. I knew I was going to enjoy it, but I never anticipated that it would be to this level. Viola Davis is an incredible woman. I will admit that I only knew of her in passing since television and I have a fickle relationship. I knew that she was an important Black woman in Hollywood because of the roles she's played and the roads she's helped carve for other actresses, but I never anticipated her history to be so incredibly fraught with hardship and trauma--which I admit was incredibly privileged of me. The fact that Davis experienced so much at a young age makes her successful life so much more incredible. It doesn't erase or excuse her experiences, but it makes her seem so much more inspiring to me, as an outsider. Her recollections of her traumatic childhood and young adult years sprinkled with sexual abuse, physical abuse that her father inflicted on her mother daily, poverty, racism, bullying, and depression were incredibly heartbreaking. Davis also comments during these recollections of how Black poverty might look and how it affected not just her, but her sisters and family as a whole. The more I read biographies and autobiographies, the more it has helped me in understanding how others live and how they have faced their obstacles. Davis is an inspiring Black woman who didn't shy away from the shadows in her past and how they helped make her the person she is now. She shows a level of compassion, understanding, and forgiveness for those who hurt her that I don't know if I could ever have. Davis begins FINDING ME by introducing the young girl she was many years before when she was being bullied and chased by racist kids. I loved how she used that memory to bring the story of her life around to the moment she accepts that little girl she once was. In a way, this book felt like both a recollection, but also like something that might have been healing for Davis to write. While I read FINDING ME, I also felt like I was someone sitting across from Davis listening to her confiding all of these things to me. The book read so smoothly that I never wanted it to end. Davis went from one moment in her life to another by connecting important moments that eventually led to who she is today. I couldn't get enough--even if some personal anecdotes were more jarring than anticipated. I listened to the audiobook and I suspect that definitely helped it making me feel like we were having a chat because she narrated the book herself. I can't recommend this book enough. It's such an important book. Davis not only talk about her past and struggles, but she also comments on the importance of hard work and luck in an industry as fickle as hers. She offers the dark reality of Black poverty and how so many teachers and students never asked if she and her sisters were OK because they didn't care enough to inquire beyond the surface and aesthetic level of their lives. I'm really glad I read this book and I will definitely look at her with a better understanding of who she is and how she got where she is now.

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Have you read any of these? Would you recommend them?

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I posted 279 times in 2022

That's 279 more posts than 2021!

205 posts created (73%)

74 posts reblogged (27%)

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I tagged 231 of my posts in 2022

Only 17% of my posts had no tags

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#haruto def gonna go through a lot tho that’s all ima say 👨‍🦳

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‘PICK ME’

chapter 003 — “hannah” written

warnings (?) mentions of death/serial killer (it’s more like a joke saying “are you a serial killer?”)

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1:20 am

y/n didn’t exactly know how to react when she first saw the dispatch pictures of her and her best friend

she of course panicked knowing she would be in so much trouble, she was already getting hate due to the jungwon scandal and now she’s in a dating rumor barley two days of after her debut.

she scrolled through the post soompi posted looking at people commenting on it saying how she’s weighing new jeans down already

all she could do is hope for yg or hybe entertainment to reply with a statement clearing her and haruto’s name, but she doubted that people would stop hating on her.

3:10 am

she couldn’t sleep.

that’s how she ended up in a park bench nearby eating a cookie that she bought for two dollars at the convenient store on her way to the park

shit ! she dropped the cookie, she sighed looking at at the cookie she payed for, she chuckled, feeling as if the whole world was against her at the moment

she silently cried looking up at the stars not knowing what would happen once everyone was awake looking at the news and especially how her manager was going to react.

“hey” she heard a voice, quickly wiping her tears away, she sat up and looked around locking eyes with a pretty tall guy who had a confused expression

“you okay?” he asked, she stayed quiet just nodding quickly standing up “y-yeah, you can sit here if you want, i was just leaving anyways”

“wait” he grabbed her hand “your y/n, right?” y/n stopped looking back up at the guy again realizing that he was an enhypen member, she knew because of how she searched up jungwon when the scandal happened and so she checked out the rest of the members…he’s niki? she thought

“no it’s hannah” she blurts out, he smiles “well then hannah, why were you crying?” he asked for the third time, sitting down at the bench she was just sitting at

she looked over at the empty space next to him “what are you doing here?” she questioned, why would he be out here alone at three in the morning ?

“i asked a question first…hannah” y/n sighed sitting down next to him, “you know” she said and she was right, he did know both reasons actually

“no, no i don’t” she looked over at him and rolled her eyes “you’re that niki guy, i know you know why, it’s about your friend and something else”

niki eyes widened, she knows who i am ! because of jungwon…

“and you’re that y/n girl, so yeah i do know unless you’re actually hannah and you look a lot like that y/n girl!” he joked

it stayed quiet for a bit, the wind blowing slightly both of them looking at he ground “i dropped that cookie” she chuckled pointing at the cookie she dropped earlier “i started crying after that because i felt like life was being messing with me at that point”

niki looked over at the girl who was still looking down at the cookie on ground “i don’t know, i feel like im overreacting, i couldn’t sleep and ended up scrolling through some comments on some posts about me”

the same posts niki had read, wondering why everyone was hating on a girl who they didn’t even know calling her such harsh words

“soompi and dispatch suck” he complained “you know, i’m pretty sure jungwon didn’t mean it like that”

he knew jungwon didn’t mean it like that but didn’t say anything because then he would have to tell her how he was also silently saying “pick me choose me love me” but only jungwon got caught saying it out of context

she stayed silent before changing the topic “my turn, why are you here?” he shrugged “i go out at night sometimes and nobody notices”

“what if your a serial killer at night and an idol during the day and i’m your next victim?” they both laugh

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chapter 001 — she was supposed to notice me.

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tallmantall · 6 months

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James Donaldson on Mental Health - Alabama mayor told friends he was facing some ‘dark days’ before he died by suicide

Friends said they checked on Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland to encourage him after a conservative site published stories that included what it alleges are photos of Copeland in women’s clothing. By David K. Li and Daniella Silva A small-town Alabama mayor and preacher told a friend he was facing "dark days" after a conservative news site published stories that alleged he used an online alter ego to post photos of himself in women’s clothing and pictures of community members on an adult website. Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland died by suicide Friday, 48 hours after 1819 News published its initial story, which included what it alleges are photos of Copeland in women’s bras, makeup and wigs. Another story, published the day Copeland died, alleges that he wrote violent fantasy fiction and posted photos of people from his community to his Reddit page and elsewhere without their consent. "After watching for a day or two people just relentlessly attacking Bubba , I was quite bothered by it, and I just decided to reach out to him," former Phenix City School Superintendent Larry DiChiara told NBC News on Monday. "It was the day before he passed away. I said: 'Bubba, keep your head up. You’re a good man with a great heart. Don’t ever forget that. Call me if you need me.' And his response was: 'Thank you. It’s been some dark days.' And I said: 'I’m sure; just hang there. It will pass.'" 'Obvious concern for his welfare,' sheriff says Copeland reached out Wednesday to another friend in the public eye, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, who recounted Copeland's anguish after the story was published. "It was a friend calling a friend," Jones said Monday. "Let's just say he was concerned about the article. I think 'upset' would be a good way of putting it." Those closest to Copeland knew the revelations about cross-dressing had affected him. A welfare check was called into the sheriff's office on Friday, authorities said. Two deputies went first to Copeland's home and then to a market he owned before they found him driving on a county road, officials said. The deputies turned on their emergency lights and tried to get Copeland to pull over. Jones declined to call it a "chase," as the two cars never surpassed the speed limit. After 10 minutes, Copeland pulled over on Lee County Road 275, near Road 279, and got out of the car. He died by suicide, Jones said. "We had no idea" Copeland would die on the spot, Jones said. "There was obvious concern for his welfare, and they were attempting to get him to stop, make contact with him and assess the situation and then take action based on that assessment." Jones said he doesn't know what could have been differently from Wednesday to Friday last week. "It's just tragic all the way around," he said. Emails to the website’s editor in chief and the article’s author weren't immediately returned. DiChiara, the school superintendent, blamed Copeland's death on those who mocked, and continue to ridicule, the late mayor. "Some people are just heartless even in the man’s death," he said. "His son is really having a hard time with it. His teenage son is taking it pretty tough." In addition to his son, Copeland is survived by his wife and two daughters, according to an obituary posted on his church’s Facebook page. #James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space. #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleFind out more about the work I do on my 501c3 non-profit foundationwebsite www.yourgiftoflife.org Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy Link for 40 Habits Signupbit.ly/40HabitsofMentalHealth www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com Copeland apologized in his last sermon In his last sermon at First Baptist Church of Phenix City on Wednesday, Copeland addressed the initial article, saying: "I’ve been an object of an internet attack. The article is not who or what I am." Copeland said he had "taken pictures with my wife in the privacy of our home in an attempt of humor, because I know I’m not a handsome man nor a beautiful woman, either." "I apologize for any embarrassment caused by my private and personal life," he said. "This will not cause my life to change. This will not waver my devotion to my family, serving my city and serving my church. "I have nothing to be ashamed of. A lot of things that were said were taken out of context," Copeland added, before he thanked the "hundreds" of people "who have reached out to me in love." "I love my family, they’re No. 1, and again I’m sorry for what my actions have caused," he said. Confusion in Smiths Station Some of the residents Copeland allegedly used in his fiction and postings were struggling to understand Monday how they were unknowingly pulled into the dark fantasy realm. "Our whole town is in chaos," said Courtney Norrell, a local hairstylist whose maiden name was allegedly used in one of Copeland’s writings. Smiths Station, near the Georgia border about 80 miles east of Montgomery, Alabama’s capital, has a population of about 5,400 people. Ansley Summerlin, a Florida hairstylist who knew Copeland when she lived in Alabama, found pictures of herself taken off her social media accounts and allegedly posted to Reddit by Copeland. "I will say this has caused me a lot of anxiety and panic attacks," Summerlin told NBC News on Monday. "There’s just so many emotions that comes with this. After reading those stories, with the names of girls I know, it’s all very disturbing." If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support. Read the full article

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OK, as promised long ago: my Cassiopeia theory.

Essentially, I’m pretty sure she is still alive, and here’s a long-form exploration of why I think this, accompanied by a full catalogue of everything we know about her.

(1) We know that the skills you learn from the Lyctor trial in Cassiopeia’s lab is what Palamedes calls “the hideous corpse”: tethering a fully intact spirit to a body that loses its integrity (GTN p. 366).

(2) We know that Pal employs this technique, or something very closely related to this technique, to successfully tether his spirit to his body (HTN chapter 33).

(3) We know that Cassiopeia’s body is torn apart by ghosts after physically entering the River and using theorems while physically submerged (HTN p. 97).

Proposition One: If Pal can use Cassy’s technique to successfully tether his spirit to his body, which is then torn to pieces, I see no reason why Cassy herself could not have done the same, before she is also torn to pieces. Also: it’s an interesting parallel, and I refuse to believe it isn’t on purpose.

(4) Cassiopeia loved to cook (HTN p. 231), leading me to believe that the scrap of recipe that Abigail finds on HTN p. 130, which references Nigella in a defensive sort of manner, was probably written by Cassiopeia. Immediately after finding this, Abigail says she “may be able to call the writer’s ghost” and also says:

(4a) “I mean, there’s the issue of whether the Lyctor in question is even dead.”

(4b) “I am not even certain where [Lyctors] go. Do Lyctors enter the River? Do Lyctors pass as we pass? I don’t know where they wait.”

Proposition Two: this is tazmuir directly suggesting that Cassiopeia is not dead, and that other Lyctors can be called back from wherever they have been waiting -- which, in Augustine’s and Ulysses’ cases, are on the other side of the stoma -- by a sufficiently talented speaker to the dead.

(5) Cassiopeia was awake and performing necromancy in the River the first time she was physically submerged in it (HTN p. 156). And yet she didn’t get torn apart by ghosts until later. This may be why HTN Chapter 7 has a 6th House skull on it -- this is the chapter where Harrow, Ianthe, Mercy, and John physically travel in the River -- and I feel strongly that the chapter would have had a different House’s skull attached to it if we weren’t supposed to be thinking specifically about Cassiopeia at this time. Certainly if the bits we learn about Cassy in this chapter are just red herrings or colorful backstory, it wouldn’t necessarily warrant a 6th house skull for the chapter. It feels like a strong hint.

(6) Augustine considers Cassiopeia to be his superior re: spirit expertise. He says he’s a generalist, implying she was the specialist. So she can out-spirit the Fifth House. He says she was “unravelled” and that she “disappeared” but not that she has died (HTN p. 171). In fact, nobody ever directly says she died, only that she was physically torn apart. Mercy says she saw the spirits “[seize] her legs and arms” (HTN p. 105) but not actually that she died.

(7) Cassiopeia had a large ceramics collection (HTN p. 105).

(8) Cassy is a super lightweight (HTN p. 268).

(9) Anastasia was working closely with Cassiopeia as she studied to try and achieve Lyctorhood (HTN p. 482). If she nearly got it right after studying with/under Cassy, then it’s possible that Cassy came to understand perfect Lyctorhood, but only after having killed Nigella. This, in my opinion, is the sort of thing that might make a person fake their own death to remove themselves from service, especially as Cassy has been described as extremely protective of Nigella (HTN p. 279).

(10) Cassiopeia and Anastasia together created Teacher to be a soul melange (GTN p. 368). Is this the same thing as the “Sixth installation” referenced at Cytherea’s funeral (HTN p. 122)? The existence of this “installation” implies the presence of both Valancy and Anastasia. So it’s possible that Valancy was working on the soul melange too. The other possibility is that they had some other project going, that we don’t know anything else about yet.

(11) Cassiopeia was “brilliant and sensible and careful” and figured out that blood wards are actually cell wards and appears to have been the most scientifically minded of all of the original Lyctors, and arguably the most powerful of them.

So what does this all add up to? I just don’t believe that brilliant, sensible, careful Cassy, the spirit specialist, would have failed to use her own techniques to keep her soul tethered to her body. And yes, her body was torn to pieces, but there’s precedent for the recovery of the soul after this, and in fact the narrative sort of begs us to look at the parallel between her and Pal and to conclude that she isn’t actually dead. I think she had plenty of motive to do everything she could to stop working for John, who she almost certainly knew had betrayed her and Nigella, even if she wasn’t sure exactly how. I don’t know what all she was working on, besides the soul melange -- though undoubtedly she worked on many things -- but at the end of the day, there are too many extant question marks surrounding her work for me to believe we’ve closed the book on her and everything we can learn from her.

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— every time temari is shown in the canon manga

In this post I will present every appearance of Temari in the canon manga of Naruto written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. This post is not directed towards Temari in a harmful or disrespectful way. This post is for information purposes only. I give my permission to use or share this list if you may consider it opportune.

I will not count the anime in this list because I consider it over exaggerated and beyond biased. The fillers take advantage of certain characters, especially female, for profitable purposes and are, on occasions, rude. I also want to share that I do not support the anime or the work of Studio Pierrot in regards to Naruto. You can find the stats of the other kunoichis here. Please read the information about the stats in the masterpost before checking them.

I will divide Temari’s role in the manga in 4 parts: 1. Temari in the background with no prominent dialogue, either in a memory or a flashback. 2. Temari with prominent dialogue 3. Temari fighting. 4. Temari saying Shikamaru Nara's name or in regards to him.

Temari covers 99 chapters of the manga, from chapter 1 through chapter 700, which makes up for 14% of the total. This positions her in fourth place in the kunoichi statistics in the manga.

1st Sakura Haruno 2nd Ino Yamanaka 3rd Hinata Hyūga 4th Temari 5th Tenten 6th Karin Uzumaki

This leaves 601 chapters without her active presence.

Temari debuts in chapter 34 along with her brother Kankuro and is the one who tells Team 7 about the upcoming Chūnin Exams. From this point and on this is her rate of appearance:

1. Temari is shown in the background or does not talk in chapters: 40, 45, 58, 66, 67, 68, 70, 77, 81, 84, 88, 96, 99, 100, 112, 127, 131, 279, 281, 459, 469, 470, 491, 563, 611, 647, 652, 654, 671, 678

This represents 30.61% of her appearances in total.

The chapters in italics represent Temari in other characters’ memories or flashbacks.

2. Temari speaks/has a more active role in chapters: 34, 35, 43, 44, 65, 74, 75, 82, 83, 86, 87, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 115, 124, 125, 128, 129, 132, 133, 134, 135, 138, 212, 213, 214, 235, 236, 247, 251, 252, 253, 254, 270, 280, 453, 458, 461, 464, 465, 467, 468, 474, 475, 488, 515, 516, 525, 548, 552, 552, 554, 555, 558, 560, 561, 562, 612, 641, 700

This represents 66.66% of her appearances in total.

3. Temari fights or uses her abilities in chapters: 73*, 74, 106, 107, 108, 212, 213, 214, 236, 464, 552, 617

This represents 12.24% of her appearances in total.

*73 Temari fights Tenten off-screen.

4. Temari is shown with Shikamaru in chapters: 106, 107, 108, 109, 212, 213, 214, 235, 236, 238, 247, 515, 525

This represents 13.13% of her appearances in total.

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That Suspicious Plate

Today, I want to talk about this - - this very questionable decoration in Gintoki’s home.

A lone plate, shown to be placed on a surface, super randomly shown at the beginning of Shinigami Arc, along with a shot of his phone, some sukonbu and a clock. (The clock shows 9:10 by the way, a time that clockmakers choose to make the clock appear like it is smiling.)

Where is the plate placed? Not on his table.

Not on the table between the couches.

Somehow it looks like it is standing on the ground

Let’s dive into it.

The placement of the plate.

I wanted to find out where the plate and clock are located. In episode 279 we can’t see that. Judging from the image, I also guessed the plate could be on the ground. I thought I could check episodes after the plate appeared and I ended up with the episode right after the arc, episode 282. It had me a little disappointed because there seems to be no place for the plate judging from this shot:

Clearly, there is no cupboard placed on the left side.

Then I saw this shot and thought it might be placed up there. The color of the furniture and the background is correct.

I checked the Kintoki arc and I was disappointed again. There are just two Justaways and some boxes with みかん (mandarin orange) written on it.

I just continued with the episodes after Shinigami Arc and the shock of my life hit me:

There it is..Episode 294, I couldn’t believe my eyes.. In the same episode you can see the clock hanging on the opposite wall by the way. So that mystery is also solved. Here is another shot of the cupboard:

The blue and orange colors are really standing out here. I’m also interested in the other things placed in and on that cupboard, but that’s something for a different post. The tortoise is cute though.

You know what? Tortoises in japanese mythology:

The turtle we see is a small black statue. In fact, it is not a depiction of a 蓑亀 (Minogame) because those have long seaweed attached to their back, symbolizing their longevity and felicity. Generally, it symbolyzes longevity, good luck, and support.

Tortoise and cranes are a favored motifs by netsuke-carvers and other artisans, and is featured in traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies in the edo period.

Read this for more infos.

A possible wedding statue. Next to that damn plate.

Ok enough of that.

Here is also another plate showing blue swirls and orange leaf like patterns..... I don’t know what to say anymore.

After seeing that, I thought I should check the other episodes where you might see the plate. The only other time where you can see this spot is in episode 286 and.. weirdly enough it is deliberately shown to NOT be there just for a split second.

I was confused again. But then I thought about checking the manga timeline (it doesn’t appear in the manga) and let that sink in:

Plate first appearance: Shinigami Episode 279 - Manga Chapter 463

Missing: Episode 286 - Manga Chapter 411

Missing: Episode 282 - Manga Chapter 456

Other Appearance: Afro Arc Episode 294 - Manga Chapter 487

Did you notice something?

The episodes after Shinigami Arc where you technically could see the plate take place before Shinigami Arc in Manga canon. Only Afro Arc is after that. That means the animators were really mindful of not including it in those episodes and they are even showing it to us.

The Plate itself

Let’s look at the plate in detail.

It is white and has a blue swirl pattern and some different colored maple leaves drawn onto it. We have 3 leaves colored in Tsukuyo’s kimono ornaments, 1 yellow, 2 yellow-blue mixes and two silver(!) leaves with slight orange tips.

Now obviously, the white plate with the blue swirls is like Gintoki’s Kimono. The straight lines kinda look like his sword, especially the one in the middle!

What I find interesting is the Yellow leaf, which could stand for Tsukuyo’s hair color and fading between yellow and blue on the leaves.

I don’t think I need to elaborate more on the silver leaves.. That’s too obvious.

That plate is so cliché, it’s almost like someone made it up in a fanfic. It’s literally combining their colors and their patterns and more importantly: Yellow and Silver/Blue like.. damn you Sorachi/Animators.

What’s before that?

The whole existence of the plate is indeed very questionable. But you know what’s even more interesting? Right before Shinigami Arc we have one of the rare filler episodes.

And you know what that episode is about? And what is said??

The Manga canon has COAN Arc before Shinigami and Love Potion Arc after it. So something must’ve happened inbetween..we will never know.

I don’t think I have to say more about this. Could it be a present from Hinowa? From Tsukuyo? Did he buy it himself? We will never know.

But I know, this damn plate took away a whole evening of skipping through episodes and screaming about it.

One question remains:

Why

Extra:

Look at her Kimono pattern. This pattern was and is a popular for Kimonos - - but it is weird that she wears it in exactly that arc..

And to add to that: The popularity of this pattern does not explain why there are silver leaves! Those are not part of the traditional pattern.

#gintama #gintoki #tsukuyo #gintoki x tsukuyo #gintsu #gintama couple #gintsuki #gintsukki #this is a cry for help #銀魂 #銀月 #gintsu theory

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2Ha Thoughts.

I honestly applaud Chen Feiyu for taking on the role of Mo Ran. It's really hard to act out his character, so I said to myself that I wouldn't have any high expectations for the incoming live drama adaptation. Most people think that Feiyu will act out 3 versions of his character - Mo Ran 0.5, Mo Ran 1.0, and Mo Ran 2.0 - but for me, I like to think that there are 4 different ones.

SPOILERS AHEAD!! BE WARNED!!

First, he'll act out as the infamous Taxian-jun, who is a savage, bloodthirsty, and lustful mound. He is quick to anger and won't hesitate on killing anything that's on his path (except umm..of course, Chu Wanning hehe). This version is the evil form of his emotions, the one that the flower brought out, and twisted himself so hard that he would be horrified by the things he've done if he had any left sanity in him. (2Ha readers would, of course, know this as we experience his thoughts and emotions as he was reincarnated in his second life later on.) Everything this person did was on the image of his supposed lover, Shi Mei. He thought he dearly loved him so held everyone, most especially Chu Wanning, in contempt after Shi Mei passed away.

Second, he'll act out as Mo Weiyu. In this version, he is a disciple of Chu Wanning, the Yunheng Elder, and he is also a cultivator and an acquaintace to others, such as Ye Wangxi and Nangong Si. People see him as a person with filial respect (which WE know will be ironic since he fell in love with his shizun later on, for goodness' sake 😂) and average skills - he doesn't have a spiritual weapon yet, nor does he have good calligraphy or communication abilities. He is a hardheaded person, as we can see from his vehement denial on many things, including his affair with Rong Jiu. At this point, he is slowly "falling out of love" from Shi Mei and he begins his path towards redemption, looking for things and silver linings in every situation.

Third, he'll act out as Mo Ran, which subjectively, is the hardest role yet. Even I can't explain him this well because this version of his character is so complex. It can actually be divided into two parts. The first part: as a child, in his heart, he desperately craves and needs love. Mo Ran was the child that loved his mother, who named her as the first person that he liked the most in the world. He was the child who saw the hope and joy in everything despite all the pain and hurt that the world gave him. He was the kid that was beaten down to the dust, yet when he recived food from a stranger, he held the latter dearly in his heart, grateful for his blessings. He's the teen who entered Sisheng Peak, who immediately picked Chu Wanning because he said that he looks the gentlest and the most easy-going. He's the person who only had the purest love for Chu Wanning, and he's also the person who died just to protect him. (For me, this version of him died when he made Shi Mei take him instead of Chu Wanning. At that point he slowly became Taxian-jun, a puppet molded by Shi Mei.) And let's not deny it: just like how Mo Ran unknowingly loved Chu Wanning here, the latter also unknowingly loved him too. As of that point, they didn't "fall in love" with each other, but they were each other's light - they both gave each other the love they both deserved, so at most, they were each other's precious treasures.

The second part is on his next life. He is now known as the cousin of Xue Meng, the adopted nephew of Madam Wang & Xue Zhengming, the sect brothers of A-Mei and A-Meng, and the unruly disciple of Chu Wanning. At this point, he realizes that he may not have loved Shi Mei that deeply as he thought, but take note that he doesn't think that he is in love with his shizun yet. In the contrary, at this point, he is still adapting to his new circumstances, and he is learning new things as well as patching up misunderstandings. From his past life, his personality drastically changes, as shown from the immense change in spiritual weapons, from Bugui to Jiangui. This goes to show that even if they are the same person, he is a breaker that can lead himself to a different path. (Readers would also be giddy when they find out that Jiangui is similar to Tianwen, which symbolizes the deeply encased love he has. It also symbolizes that Mo Ran is an oblivious idiot periodt.)

Mo Ran is also the version who was conflicted by his own emotions. He is the person who begins to understand and notice some things, the person who finds out that his shizun was protecting not only him, but also everybody all along. It is he who sees Chu Wanning truly, and he notices that despite all the harsh wards and cold persona that the latter has, deep inside, he has a soft heart. It's he who notices everything that went wrong in his previous life, and he's also the person who's confused on his past actions. After Chu Wanning died, through Xue Meng drilling it into his brain, he found out that he was protecting him from the shadows, going as far by carrying him through more than three thousand steps to save him. (catch me crying in the corner I CAN'T WITH CHAPTER 97 HUHUHU) He's the person who regretted deeply.

Finally, the last version he'll act out is Mo-zongshi. This version started after the death of Chu Wanning, and also when he was about to go to the underworld. At that point, he saw all the instances where his shizun showed his love. He saw the wontons scene, in which he tried his best to assure his shizun that he doesn't need to be sorry, because on that specific day, the very reason why he was whipped, was because he stole that flower just for Chu Wanning, him. (btw all the symbolisms in this novel ARE INSANE like the flowers?? it could be for either the one mentioned or the ones Shi Mei planted. let's not mention the food: wontons, bowl of soup, bowl of congee, EVEN THE DAMN HOTPOT) He's the person who put back the pieces of the one he loves, brought him back to life, and waited five years for him.

He's a man in grief. He's a man in love.

While he waited for Chu Wanning to wake up, he now became the person that he very much wanted to be when he was younger: a hero. Now, he was Mo-zongshi, a famous cultivator known for his strength and bravery. He took on fights and got injured, but he never once stopped because he did it all for his shizun, to make him proud. Unconsciously, because of his yearning (CATCH ME CRYING AGAIN the quote?? "To yearn unwittingly breaks the willow branch." nOO), he copies Chu Wanning, down to his handwriting, his style of fighting, his outfit, and the way he looks. The person that's deeply in his heart is shown outside, so much that even Nangong Si mistakenly thought that he was Chu Wanning. Later, after Chu Wanning wakes up and after certain circumstances, he realizes that he was and still is in love with him all along, not Shi Mei.

At this point, Chu Wanning also falls in love with him. He saw the goodness in his heart, the strength and bravery he had, and the kindness he showed towards others. Aside from the bonus brownie points which is Mo Ran's looks (not blaming shizun, our husky is too good-looking!!), they now resolve their misunderstandings and their relationship turns deeper. When Mo-zongshi finally confesses...incoming fluff all around.

But like the Mo Ran version, his ending is way too sad. He deserves to know that it wasn't his fault that he turned out this way. It wasn't his fault that he turned out to be evil and hurt his lover. I know this, you know this, all readers know this, Chu Wanning knows it, but he doesn't, which is the most painful thing ever, because how much does it hurt for you to think that you abused the man you love in your past life? I was quite literally sobbing when he mentioned that Chu Wanning was his "God", his dragon, who had come to save him even if he felt like he didn't deserve it. He died, and he was the person who Chu Wanning mourned over, because it wasn't his fault, it never was.

(...i'm so empty inside...chapter 279...that chapter legit suffocated me due to my tears...)

But at the end, all those versions of him are, at core, the same. They may not show it similarly, but they are all strong on their beliefs, they are all stubborn and determined, they all love deeply and fiercely, immensely passionate and protective over the ones they love, and they are all a good person, if you look deeply into his heart.

Through Taxian-jun's dreams and his protection of his lover's corpse, through Mo Weiyu's determination on his redemption, through Mo Ran's regrets and understanding, and through Mo-zongshi's grief and love, it can be said that this character is one that you couldn't help but love. It's been so long, but his character really stood out to me from the many novels I read. This character is complex, with different versions of himself, but at the end of the day, it's still the person we love: our very own husky A-Ran.

#chen feiyu #arthur chen #2ha tag #2ha spoilers #ranwan #taxian jun #mo ran 1.0 #mo ran 2.0 #mo ran 0.5 #hao yi xing #immortality #chu wanning #mo weiyu #dumb husky and his white cat shizun #meatbun doesn't eat meat #luo yunxi #leo luo #hyx #hyx cast

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bratshaws · 5 months

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through the hourglass 313.brb x oc

a/n: another shorty but hope yall like it!(comments and reblogs are super welcome and encouraged!)

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none uwu

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She knows she should wait when he’s free,she knows it, but she couldn’t wait especially after what happened??? After Miranda? She chews her lower lip as she looks down at his contact number on her phone, gardening gloves have been tossed aside as she walks back inside.

She was surprised her fuming hadn’t woken Shells or the kids up.

After a moment of internal debate, Beatrice made a decision. She couldn't wait. She needed to hear Rooster's voice, to share the strange occurrences that had unfolded in his absence. Pulling her phone closer, she took a deep breath and pressed the call button.

The phone rang a few times before Rooster answered, his voice groggy from the late hour. "Bea? Everything okay?"

“Hey…I know it’s late out there,sorry for waking you…”

“No,hey,” he grunts and the bed creaks as he sits up, “Don’t apologize gorgeous. You know I love hearing your voice especially when I’m deployed.”

Beatrice smiled, the warmth in Rooster's voice providing a comforting embrace, even across the miles that separated them. "I just... I needed to talk to you. Something happened, and I couldn't wait."

Rooster's tone shifted to alertness. "What happened? Are you okay?"

Beatrice hesitated for a moment, contemplating how to relay the events without causing unnecessary worry. "Miranda came over today. It was... strange, Rooster. She was saying things, trying to create tension or something again. I don't know what her game is…"

“ What did she say?"

Beatrice recounted the encounter, detailing Miranda's cryptic comments with detail, and Rooster listened attentively, remaining silent so his wife could let everything out without being interrupted.

When Beatrice finished, Rooster let out a heavy sigh. "Damn. I wish I was there, Bea. I don't like the sound of this. What did she want?"

"I have no idea," Beatrice admitted, frustration creeping into her voice. "It felt like she was trying to get under my skin, questioning your abilities as a pilot. It was bizarre, Rooster."

Rooster's tone shifted, a mix of annoyance and concern. "Questioning my abilities? What does she have to do with that?"

"That's what I'm trying to figure out. It's like she's trying to stir up trouble again… I don’t know, is…well,is Mark bothering you guys too?”

A pause.

“You…could say that,gorgeous.”

"What's happening with Mark, Rooster?" Beatrice asked, her voice laced with worry.

"...I can’t say over a call baby" Rooster explained. "Too risky.”

“Are you all safe? Right now?”

"Yeah, we're safe for now. Just dealing with some internal issues. I'll fill you I can,I promise.”

Beatrice exhaled a breath she didn't realize she was holding. "Okay. Just...be careful, Rooster. I don't like the sound of all this."

"Me neither,gorgeous…we’ll be okay," Rooster reassured her “I promise. We can handle…whatever this is.”

Beatrice nodded, even though Rooster couldn't see her. "I know. But it doesn't make it any easier when you're so far away."

"I know,gorgeous…did Miranda…said anything else?”

"Nothing else."

Rooster's voice softened. "I see… Shells is there with you, right?"

"Yeah, Shells has spending some time," Beatrice acknowledged, a small smile touching her lips. "But it's just... I don't want anything jeopardizing the peace we have at home, especially with you away on a mission."

"I know baby. I wish I could do more. Just remember, we're a team, no matter the distance. If anything feels off, trust your instincts, okay?"

"I will, Rooster. Always." she sighs, “I should probably let you go back to sleep.”

Rooster's voice held a comforting note. "I'm not going back to sleep until I know you're okay. Talk to me, Bea. What else is on your mind?"

Beatrice hesitated for a moment, debating whether to share the weight that had settled on her heart. "I just miss you, Rooster. And with all this happening, it feels like the world is a bit shaky."

"I miss you too, Bea. More than you can imagine. But we need to weather this storm, and then I promise I'll come back to you."

Tears welled up in Beatrice's eyes, the longing for Rooster magnified by the distance between them. "I know, Rooster. I just... I worry. About you, about us, about everything."

Rooster's voice softened, "We'll get through this, baby. I'll make it back to you. Just keep our home fires burning, okay?"

"I will," Beatrice whispered, a sniffle escaping her. "I love you, Rooster."

"I love you too, gorgeous. Now, get some rest. We'll talk soon."

After exchanging a few more words, Beatrice reluctantly ended the call. The weight of the conversation lingered in the air, a mix of concern, love, and the underlying uncertainty of the situation. She wiped away a tear, took a deep breath, and dropped her head on top of her folded arms as she rested on the kitchen table.

Jolene whined under her, her huge head plopping on Bea’s thigh as her paw landed on the human’s knee.

Beatrice absentmindedly ran her fingers through Jolene's fur, finding solace in the comforting presence of her loyal companion. As she sat there, Beatrice's mind danced between the happenings of the day.The encounter with Miranda left a lingering unease, like when you swallow bitter medicine. She couldn't shake the feeling that something ominous lurked beneath the surface, something she couldn't quite grasp.

But why?

Why?

Why were Miranda and Mark so obsessed with them? This has been happening for so long she couldn’t even figure out a fair reason to.

"You doing okay, Bea?" Shells finally broke the quietude.

“Ah!’ Bea jumped, turning around to see Shells standing by the kitchen door, holding the twins to her chest while Nicole wobbled over to her mother. Bea sighed, picking Nicole up and standing to check on the other two, “Sorry,I…didn’t hear you.”

Shells grinned, gently rocking the twins in her arms. "No worries, Bea. You looked lost in thought. Everything okay?"

Beatrice sighed, her gaze drifting towards the window as if seeking answers in the starlit sky. "I just had a chat with Rooster. Miranda's visit today... it's been lingering on my mind. I can't shake this feeling of unease."

“...Miranda was here?”

“Oh,oh yeah you…were all asleep on the couch…you didn’t hear me by the door?”

Shells shook her head, a perplexed expression on her face. "No, I must've been out like a light. What happened with Miranda?"

Beatrice recounted the encounter with Miranda, and Shells listened attentively, her brow furrowing as she processed the information.

"That's weird," Shells commented, her eyes narrowing in thought. "But…considering everything,I’m not surprised.”

Beatrice shrugged, her eyes reflecting the weariness that had settled into her bones. "I wish I knew what she wanted, Shells. Rooster mentioned some internal issues in the squadron, and now this with Miranda"

Shells gently rocked the twins, a thoughtful look on her face. "Maybe we should beat her up."

“Shells!”

“Beat er up!” Nicole giggled, throwing her little fists up.

“No-Shells,please don’t mention violence in front of my kids.”

Shells chuckled, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "Alright, alright. No violence in front of the kids. We'll just have to outsmart her. Maybe throw her off with kindness or confuse her with some gardening trivia."

Beatrice rolled her eyes, but a small smile played on her lips. "I appreciate the sentiment, Shells, but I just want things to settle down. Between Rooster being away, the breach, and now Miranda's mysterious antics, its a lot."

Shells nodded in agreement. "Yeah, it's a lot to handle. But if Miranda wants to play games, she'll soon find out she picked the wrong opponents."

The twins, sensing the shift in energy, began to squirm in Shells' arms. Aurora reached out towards Beatrice, her tiny fingers trying to grasp onto her mother's hair.

"Looks like they want you, Bea," Shells chuckled, carefully passing the twins back to their mother as Bea but Nicole down. "I'll make some coffee. We might need it for our plotting against Miranda."

Beatrice cradled the twins in her arms, planting a soft kiss on each of their foreheads. "Thanks, Shells. I’d like that."

"Any word from Rooster?" Shells asked, as she marched over to the coffee maker, letting Bea handle the babies for a little while.

“I called him a few minutes ago."

“Yeah?”

“What did he say?”

“That I should listen to my gut if something feels off,” Bea smiles softly as she places the twins down on their bouncers a bit before preparing herself to feed them while Nicole walked over to her high chair, waiting to be settled.

Shells looked at her from the coffee maker,smirking a bit, “Well he doesn’t have to worry about that,does he? Gut feeling is our specialty.”

“It is?”

“I mean,I had a gut feeling you and Rooster would end up together, and surprise to no one, I was right!”

"Yeah, well, your gut feeling about Rooster and me was probably the only one that worked out."

Shells returned to the living room with two steaming mugs of coffee, handing one to Beatrice before taking a seat across from her. "True, I might not be the best fortune teller, but I make a killer cup of coffee. So spill, what's the plan, Bea?"

Beatrice puts Nicole on her high chair and then tilts her head ‘Plan?”

Shells took a thoughtful sip of her coffee, her eyes locking onto Beatrice's. "You know, for dealing with Miranda. What's our strategy? Besides not beating her up, of course."

"I'm not sure, Shells. If she wants drama, let's not give it to her."

Shells leaned back in her chair, crossing her legs. "Ignoring her works for so long. Then what?"

Beatrice sighed, the weight of the situation settling back onto her shoulders. "I don't want to give her the satisfaction of knowing she's getting to us. Let's focus on our own circle.But for now, let's not let Miranda's games distract us."

“Hmmm…”

“I know you hate that idea.”

“You are absolutely right.” Shells says, “I hate it.“I’m just sayin’ we need to be proactive.”

“I know…”

“Yeah..” Shells pulls out her phone, “Good thing I called Aunt Penny then! She can give us some advice,” if she noticed Bea’s wide eyed look she ignored it and kept on talking “You know she can help us out.’

“Shells.”

“And Mav.” oh God. “He can help us too!”

“Shells….”

“Yeah,we have this in the bag!” Shells laughs, “Anyway,coffee,right?”

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thelordofdarkreunion · 3 years

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Things the Scoundrels are No Longer Allowed to Do- Part II

Based on “Skippy’s List,” I have continued “A List of Things the Scoundrels are No Longer Allowed to Do.” I hope you enjoy it. The original can be found here:

https://thelordofdarkreunion.tumblr.com/post/637424500291600384/a-list-of-things-the-scoundrels-are-no-longer

The group known as the Magnificent Scoundrels has gotten a bit out of hand. This list was compiled by Admiral Hackett of the Systems Alliance, Admiral Kelly of the GA, Fleet Admiral Hood of the UNSC, Inquisitor Vail of the Holy Inquisition, Commander Briggs of the Frontier Militia, Princess Leia of the New Republic, and Director Fury of SHIELD in order to curb the Scoundrels’ more dangerous or inappropriate behaviors. These rules apply to all Scoundrels and their teams/crews.

207. Expended ammunition is not a business expense.

208. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to call requesions officers or quartermasters “sugar daddy.”

209. There is no “anti-Shepard conspiracy” within the Scoundrels’ fleet. That’s the Citadel Council’s thing.

210. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to adopt dogs to “sic on the brass.”

211. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to pay Revenant to kill people they don’t like.

212. None of the Scoundrels are The Chosen One. That was Anakin Skywalker.

213. It is wrong to fire warning shots at drivers who do not recognize your right of way.

214. Reading is not “for officers only.”

215. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to ask anyone who outranks them if they’ve been smoking crack.

216. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to turn their starship command rooms into throne rooms. Especially with tacky carpets.

217. We are not making clones out of any of you. You are all hard enough to deal with as is.

218. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to steal any massive, mobile space stations or star fortresses, which include but are not limited to:

- The Rock

-The Phalanx

-The Citadel

-High Charity

-Cloud City

219. Thomas Drake is not allowed to crash economies “because it’s fun.”

220. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to assign nicknames to anyone.

221. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to make chain guns that fire miniature nukes

222. The weapons specialists of the Apocalypse are no longer allowed to collaborate with the engineers of the Normandy or Enterprise, and Quill is to give up the nuke chain gun.

[I will not! How can you stop me? I have a chain gun that fires nukes!]

223. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to wake up superior officers with cymbals

224. Napalm Sticks to Kids is not a motivational song.

225. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to quote bastardized versions of Dr. Seuss rhymes on military operations.

226. Command decisions do not need to be ratified by a ⅔ majority.

227. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to line their helmets with tin foil to “block out the space mind control lasers.”

228. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to start any SITREP (Situation Report) with “I recently had an experience I just had to write you about…”

229. Do not attempt to take the gas masks off of Death Korps troopers.

230. Rodents are not entitled to burial with full military honors, even if they are “casualties of war.”

231. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to mock command decisions in front of the press.

232. You should not speculate on the penis size of anyone who outranks you. Especially if they’re in earshot.

233. You cannot arrest children for being rude.

234. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to create new, made-up government forms, then insist they be filled out.

235. No one is allowed to perform “lap dances” in uniform.

236. Past lives have absolutely no effect on the chain of command.

237. Cain is technically allowed to kill any of you if he finds reason to, so stop pissing him off.

238. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to defect to other military service branches during training missions.

239. Your race is not “other” on official documents.

240. There is no Scoundrels ethics committee. And if there was, Thomas Drake would not be chairman.

241. Chainsaws are not the answer to every question. Nor is “more chainsaws.” Or “chainsaw cannons.” Except for that one time, and yes, it was awesome.

242. Stop posting classified information on social media.

243. Adam Vir is no longer allowed to play “Hippocratic Oath chicken” with Dr. Kril.

244. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to cook nerve gas in the sink.

245. There is no “annoy” setting on a phaser.

246. A wet towel is not an improvised weapon. Unless you’re Master Chief. There’s a reason the Covenant calls him “The Demon.”

247. I know you all have passes, but if the gun can’t fit through the x-ray machine, it doesn’t go on the plane.

248. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to download Internet Explorer into the Geth hivemind or the Martian noosphere.

249. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to demand payment in liquor, backrubs, or bubble wrap.

250. Any Exterminatus-grade weapon is not “my little friend.”

251. Airlocks do not double as waste disposals.

252. No member of the Scoundrels or their crews are a pagan god or goddess of fertility.

253. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to learn profanities in any language that can bend reality.

254. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to steal their own souls.

255. There is not a Space Marine Chapter whose heraldry is a smiley face.

256. The following weapons are no longer allowed as dueling choices: steamrollers, nerve gas, land mines, or heavy artillery.

257. Shepard is no longer allowed to drive or pilot anything.

258. Han Solo is no longer allowed to attempt any piloting maneuver in which the original inventor was killed doing.

259. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to play The Only Thing They Fear is You every time a super soldier enters the battlefield.

260. In formal introductions to nobility, you are not allowed to introduce your companions as “the other guys.”

261. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to monologue.

262. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to do anything that would make a Sith Lord cry.

263. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to get telepaths to hurry up the speeches of long winded politicians.

264. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to hand over annoying reporters to any organization that could be considered a theocracy.

265. If a black op requires you to impersonate an employee, you are not allowed to bill the target for overtime.

266. By definition, chaplains cannot be atheist.

267. The proper response to the question “Why?” is not “Why not?”

268. It is assumed that a properly trained Titan Pilot knows what at least one of the buttons in the Titan’s cockpit does, and it is wrong for Cooper to pretend otherwise.

269. At the end of a high profile assassination mission, the Scoundrels are no longer allowed to play disco music on the target’s phone.

270. The Scoundrels cannot hear the soundtrack.

271. Thermonuclear hand grenades do not exist, and the Scoundrels are no longer allowed to try and make them.

272. I assure all of the Scoundrels with absolute certainty that Ralph is not a traditional Japanese name.

273. None of the Scoundrels are from Margaritaville.

274. Hawaiian shirts are not part of any of our governments’ formal uniforms.

275. Master Chief is not allowed to record Gravemind ASMR.

276. The Scoundrels are not allowed to write tell-all books about anything.

277. “Legends never die!” is not a valid excuse.

278. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to think of new, creative, or fun uses for cursed artifacts.

279. Check the door means listen to see if there’s any activity on the other side, not put multiple rounds through it.

280. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to give wasabi to unsuspecting aliens.

281. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to attempt to do anything they saw Jackie Chan do.

282. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to implement any battle plan that includes the words “and hope they miss a lot.”

283. There is an upper limit to the number of people a bullet can go through.

284. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to attempt to unionize the Unggoy.

285. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to hack forge world PA systems so they only play Allentown.

286. Sarcasm is wasted on Imperial Stormtroopers.

287. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to upload porn to the HUDs of their commanding officers.

288. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to download porn from the HUDs of their commanding officers.

289. No matter how tough the battle, the Scoundrels are to keep the congratulatory ass-slapping to a minimum.

290. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to use time machines to invade Germany on August 31, 1939 and thus secure Belgian dominion over Europe.

291. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to Tokyo drift tanks

292. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to “catch air” in military vehicles.

293. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to send anything to the past, future, or alternate dimensions.

294. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to mount speakers on tanks to play Ghost Division as they drive into battle.

295. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to post memetic hazards on the internet.

296. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to bind eldritch dieties to their will and make them mow the lawn.

297. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to load weapons with all tracer rounds

298. If your personal weapon can be read with a Geiger counter, you aren’t allowed to have it.

299. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to turn Khornite daemon worlds into self supporting blood banks.

300. “Pimp my Death Star” is not a real show, and we are not bringing Grand Moff Tarkin back from the dead to host it.

301. Prussian Glory March is not a disco song.

302. We know that Shepard was brought back from the dead by Cerberus, but no matter how high profile or how close a friend, the Scoundrels are not allowed to ask Cerberus, the Adeptus Mechanicus, or, god forbid, Fabius Bile to bring anyone or anything back from the dead.

303. Any weapon that can be set to “flay” is strictly forbidden.

304. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to sing the Oompa Loompa song every time someone annoying dies.

305. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to store squeeze tubes of explosive putty in medicine cabinets.

306. On most planets, shoulder holsters are frowned upon as casual attire.

307. Zero body count does not mean just the ones they can find.

308. Walmart is not a one stop shopping place for hunting demons.

309. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to play football/soccer with AT-ST or Sentinel walkers.

310. None of you are currently parents, but if you ever become one, Trazyn the Infinite is not to be named your child’s godfather.

311. You know what, the Scoundrels are no longer allowed to name any of the following as godparents of any potential children:

-The God-Emperor of Mankind

- Emperor Palpatine

- Councilor Sparatus

- Leman Russ [Bjorn said it was OK so fuck you.]

- Kahless the Unforgettable

- Kuben Blisk

- Kharn the Betrayer

312. Searching a building means entering it, not leveling it with artillery and digging through the rubble.

313. FedEx does not deliver to Tatooine.

314. None of the Scoundrels are allowed to single-handedly make Starfleet Academy the number one party school in the universe.

315. Covering fire does not include nuclear weapons.

316. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to challenge anyone to a dance-off to the death.

317. Kirk, rifts in the time-space continuum are not for your personal amusement.

318. Blowing up the top twenty floors of a building is not a “diversion.”

319. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to convince Sith Lords to use Force lighting on their welding projects.

320. Canadian is not a real language, and you can’t set your translators to it.

321. There is no such thing as a were-saxophonist.

322. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to tell new personnel that starship windows can be rolled down.

323. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to start wars between major weapons corporations, especially “because I’m bored.”

324. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to clear enemy underground bunker complexes just using Bangalore torpedoes.

325. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to order a lance of Imperial Knights to perform synchronized dance numbers.

326. The Scoundrels are to leave out human mating rituals when presenting cultural exchanges to alien ambassadors.

327. When raiding enemy corporations or terrorist organizations, the Scoundrels are no longer allowed to look at the target’s HR files to see if they have better benefits.

328. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to use time machines to collect autographs.

329. Any buttocks belonging to the Scoundrels or any of their crews are permanently forbidden from making contact with any copy machine.

330. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to go FTL to avoid red lights.

331. “Just throw them out the airlock” is not a backup first contact protocol.

332. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to use the Enterprise’s transporters to fill enemy starships with jello.

333. None of the Scoundrels are the patron saints of large explosions.

334. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to make, accept, or take rake-offs on bets concerning X-class end-of-the-universe scenarios.

335. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to go on PA systems and announce they just won The Game. Goddammit.

336. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to trick Captain Marvel and Cato Sicarius any superheroes or super soldiers they deem “annoying” into fighting each other.

337. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to sell tickets to or organize cage matches between prominent super soldiers.

338. Lockpicking and door breaching are two entirely different things.

339. Performing obscene acts while in the cockpit of or piloting large combat mechs is strictly prohibited.

340. Freeing slaves out of justice is good. Out of spite, not so much.

341. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to compose offensive emails during stealth operations on the target CEO’s email and subsequently CC the entire company.

342. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to recreate the Charge of the Light Brigade with the Death Riders of Krieg.

343. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to use telepaths to get out of speeding tickets.

344. The state-controlled news service of the Imperium of Man most definitely does not have a liberal bias.

345. Likewise, the state-controlled news service of the United Federation of Planets does not have a conservative bias.

346. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to kidnap Ewoks or Volus and put them in hamster wheels.

347. Adam Vir is to, by order of Supreme Grand Master Azrael of the Dark Angels, return the Watchers in the Dark he took from The Rock as pets.

348. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to spend the entirety of their bonus pay on lottery tickets.

349. The very concept of a Hutt lap dancer will earn a surprise visit from the Deathwatch.

350. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to use grenade launchers to play bocce ball.

351. If you are unsure of which side of the road you are supposed to drive on, the middle of the road is not a healthy compromise.

352. No matter how cool it would be, the Scoundrels are not allowed to use any time machine to loan General Eisenhower a squadron of X-wings for D-Day.

353. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to program medical droids for “aggressive dentistry.”

354. The Scoundrels are to stop trying to get a reality TV show based on themselves.

355. Garrus Valkarian is not “on loan” to the Vindicare Temple to improve either his or their sniping skills.

356. Pointing out a massive plothole in any bad guy’s plan will not stop them from attacking you.

357. Preliminary nuclear bombardment is not automatically Plan A.

358. Maverick and Tope are not tax exempt for being chaplains.

359. Thomas Drake is to stop teaching classes to the rest of the Scoundrels on tax evasion.

360. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to refit tanks with jump jets.

361. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to create their own currencies.

362. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to attempt to set Jawas on fire with a massive magnifying glass.

363. The Stanley Cup does not have the same power as the Holy Grail. Not even on Canadians.

364. The Scoundrels are not allowed to steal the Stanley Cup.

365. The Eldar really hate it when you greet them with “Live long and prosper.”

366. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to give pre-teen children their phone numbers, especially when they are on black ops.

367. You cannot partake in the sport of fencing with a broadsword.

368. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to switch nationalities or service branches for tax purposes.

369. None of the Scoundrels are “He who must not be named only in passing.”

370. The Scoundrels are no longer allowed to shoot at natural disasters.

Well, there it is. I hope you enjoyed it, and if you would like to add to the list, feel free!

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why your op sakura au’s are valid (imo)

One of the best and most creative things I’ve seen come from the Sakura fandom are the power up/background exploration AU’s that take Sakura--the heroine who was woefully underdeveloped compared to Sasuke and Naruto--and give her the limelight that Sasuke and Naruto’s locus took from her extremely early on. Two of the best (and likely, the most popular) AU’s I’ve seen are the Slug Sage and Mokuton AU’s, oftentimes blended together. As for background, sometimes people popularly make her a secret Senju, or a distantly related Uzumaki. Or, she’s given other things altogether.

Frankly speaking, whatever twist she’s given, it’s awesome to see. I love seeing what people come up with, no matter the ship or not, time period--you name it.

Thing is, these AU’s cause a lot of mixed opinions. The stans often say she deserved better, that she was too underdeveloped. Anti’s say that people who do are self-inserting and want to make her into a Mary Sue.

Here’s my controversial opinion: have you considered the possibility that there’s actually a canon precedent to it? Yes, I have the balls to say this.

Read on and I’ll show you what I mean.

Inheriting the strength of a Sannin, as part of the Neo-Sannin

One motif that many people can agree with is the fact that, very early on, the notion of Team 7 being the next Sannin after the originals were foreshadowed for years. That they were would not only inherit their abilities, but surpass them.

Volume 66, cover

By the war itself, we see this realized when Hiruzen--the Sannin’s original team captain and teacher--affirmed that Team 7 had indeed fulfilled this expectation and became the next generation of Sannin, sometimes known as the Neo-Sannin by the fandom.

Something constantly affirmed by canon in regards to Sakura specifically (as emphasized in this wonderful meta by @midgetmeredith) is the fact that she did indeed come to surpass Tsunade in both strength and medical ability, something constantly reinforced by those who both admire, knew, and were even contested against Konoha’s Slug Princess and also by Tsunade herself.

Chapter 246, as said by Kakashi.

Chapter 279, by Chiyo, Tsunade’s rival during the Second Shinobi World War; Tsunade was the only person who could foil Chiyo’s poisoning prowess.

Chapter 632, emphasizing Sakura surpassing and inheriting Tsunade’s power.

Chapter 634, by Shizune, Tsunade’s apprentice who personally learned from Tsunade just as Sakura had.

My point being, canon absolutely solidifies the fact of Sakura surpassing and inheriting Tsunade’s power, although this a dead horse that has been beaten and reaffirmed and not the point of this meta.

What does it mean to be a Sannin?

(Below scan originally from Narutoversity.)

As stated in the Second Databook, to be a Sannin means that each individual Sannin are of equal ability and might to each other.

“Explosive spirit and unique power!

Jiraya’s manly fighting valor, Orochimaru’s individual talents, Tsunade’s monster power and supreme knowledge of medical jutsus. During fights, their skills would increase thrice fold and create stories of great battlefield deeds. Especially, places of battle where the three fought together were their own stage. Stories of their battlefield deeds have evolved into legends. As there will no longer be days when the three will fight alongside each other, the flower of their legend is the more dazzling.

Jiraiya: Serious but deadly eyes! Are the only ones who can fight against the Sannin the Sannin themselves?

Tsunade: Her power is like that of a god of war.

Orochimaru: Like a reflection of his way of life, his fighting skills are cruel to the extreme.”

- Second Databook, translation from Narutoversity.

As stated here, to be a Sannin means to be equal in power, that no individual Sannin is more powerful than each other. More than that, only a Sannin can hope to take down a Sannin.

As stated by Ebisu shortly after Jiraiya’s return in the aftermath of the Konoha Crush.

As said by Jiraiya during the Three-Way Deadlock in part 1.

“A lonely blossom that flowered in Konoha! Tsunade is the strongest Kunoichi in Konoha history, every bit a match for Jiraiya and Orochimaru. Her whereabouts – indeed, her survival – are currently a mystery, but her name blossoms in the noble inclusion of the shinobi.”

- The Naruto Secret: Scroll of Soldiers Official Fanbook by Masashi Kishimoto (Original scan & translation is from amitDS.)

When the Neo-Sannin stopped being equal

Volume 70, cover

Chapter 670

In the interlude between their deaths and revival, Naruto and Sasuke learn that they’re something known as “transmigrants” from Hagoromo, specifically of his sons...

Chapter 670

...Asura and Indra Otsutsuki.

Chapter 671

And as we continue to learn, not only are they the reincarnations of Asura and Indra, but they inherited their immense chakra as well.

Now, let’s recap what makes Naruto and Sasuke so special in the first place, up to this point:

Naruto: The son of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, sealed with the Kyuubi, not only did he inherit unique and potent chakra from his mother--who’d been originally brought to Konoha because of it and her life force--but was also the jinchuuriki before him of Kurama, the most powerful bijuu, the Kyuubi. Minato was known as the “Yellow Flash” as the previous Hokage was the prodigiously known for his terrifying ability on the battlefield. Also Jiraiya’s student who surpassed him. Naruto is also Asura’s reincarnation, and as we see above, inherited his massive chakra and life force. And, he possesses the Six Paths Yang Power, as well as 3 different sage modes (Toad, Tailed Beast, and Six Paths).

Sasuke: The son of Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha, the then clan head of the Uchiha, Sasuke is often likened to Madara himself, and confirmed as such by Tobirama and Kurama, the latter stating that Sasuke’s chakra feels identical to Madara. Inheritor of Orochimaru’s power and Indra’s chakra, possessor of the Sharingan, Eternal Mengekyou Sharingan, Rinnegan and all the powers associated with it. He also was the recipient of the Six Paths Yin Pwer.

Really, this list could go on with how many powers Naruto and Sasuke gain outside of what they inherit from the Sannin. Sakura? Yeah, not so much.

Essentially, we go from this...

Chapter 631

...to this.

Ch. 670

To clarify, Sasuke and Naruto being the focus of the story isn’t a bad thing. Their bond is integral to the story; however, we were promised the Neo-Sannin. Who, as I stated before, were supposed to be equal in strength and might like their predecessors whose motif was integral to the story long before the struggle between reincarnated brothers was even an unwritten idea in Kishimoto’s mind.

Basically? If you’re going to promise us this...

...don’t reduce it to this and keep it that way.

Give us the Neo-Sannin we were promised that could stand on equal ground together, no matter how much time had passed or how far apart fate and other circumstances drove them apart.

Closing Thoughts

Basically, the entire point I’m trying to prove here is that we were promised the Neo-Sannin, but were denied it in the same, final arc. While Sasuke and Naruto got godly power ups, and continue to get (anyone catch Naruto’s new Baryon Mode in the Boruto manga that’s even more powerful than what he’s gotten from Hagoromo?), Sakura stays much the same. And while she’s comfortably at the top of her game by Boruto, as the world’s strongest med-nin and Tsunade’s successor, she’s greatly outclassed by Sasuke and Naruto. Anti and stan alike agree with this, so yeah.

This why Sakura deserves AU’s where she becomes as powerful as Naruto and Sasuke. Slug Sage, Mokuton, secret Senju--you name it.

Canon promised us the Neo-Sannin, which we didn’t get. So, why can’t we have it in fanon at the very least?

#sakura haruno #haruno sakura #pro sakura #pro sakura haruno #pro haruno sakura #my meta #antis don't bother debating because i'll just block you louts on sight lmao

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