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delafiseaseses · 11 days

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So, from the poll I did Tapper is very obscure (only a quarter of voters knew him) so let's do a deep dive into this King.

Now, this is a 'deep dive' so we am gonna be goin' on for quite a bit 'ere. Here's a courtesy read more.

Firstly where is Tapper? Well, here's a camera angle leaving the area with the Kings School of Impersonation.

Facing northwest from the Freeside blue bus door, down the street to a field.

Even at this range it might be hard to see Tapper, his dark clothes blend in with the night... I probably should've waited for the day to get these shots, oh well. T' compensate I've placed a red rectangle around Tapper.

And here's the brown-haired King up close, next to the Water Pump saying his ambient line "The pump is property of The King. You'll need to pay if you want a drink."

Initiating Dialogue with Tapper

Initiating dialogue he reiterates this fact to you. "The King controls the water pump. If you want water, you need to pay like everyone else."

An' y'am given 4 options "Why charge for water?" "How much for a drink?" and "Can I buy bottled water?" (the 4th option is just a 'Time for me to go') We will do these options in descending order because that makes sense.

"Why charge for water?"

"If we let everyone run amok, the damn NCR would shut us down. Gotta have some way to regulate usage."

Now, this line isn't nessercerily a contradiction of anything anyone else says, but it is unusual. Nobody else ever references the idea that the NCR would 'shut down' the pump if it was free. In fact, let's get into this a bit deeper.

The Origins of the Water Pump Aside

Let's briefly talk about the origins of the water pump. It started as a Followers of the Apocalypse project as Julie Farkas says this "With the help of Bill Ronte, we were able to install a water pump just west of here, but the Kings quickly took control of the pump."

She also says "Bill Ronte installed that pump a few years ago, back when he was sober. It was a major improvement for the community. But lately The Kings have started charging locals to use it - and NCR squatters twice as much. That'll come to no good."

Julie's perspective on the reason for this control of the pump is part of her explanation of The Kings. I won't include the part of their origin, but she says this "They've done a lot of good for the community - but that seems to be changing. The flood of NCR squatters has been an affront to them. I guess that explains the situation with the water pump. Usually The King wouldn't let his crew bully folks around like that."

Now Julie specifically says she guessed the reason she gave for why The Kings are doing what they're doing. If Tapper is telling the truth here, it's possible he charges "Squatters" extra out of a misplaced sense of retribution. Which is fucked up, don't get me wrong, but its a reasonin' that makes some sense.

It sort of falls apart when you remember that Old Bill Ronte himself is a New Californian as Dixon the chem dealer explicitly says "Those fools are from NCR. I love seeing those squatters in agony. We were doing just fine before those shits came here and made a mess of things. We don't need NCR eggheads wandering around confusing things." (he's talkin' about both Bill Ronte and Jacob Hoff here).

Now we don't know if Tapper is being honest and somebody from the NCR came and told The Kings to quit it with the free water, if Tapper is lying as justification for the takeover and the charging for water pump use to people he dislikes. Or if it is a mixture of the two. I don't 'ave any definitive answers 'ere. Water licenses are a thing, but that's mostly for the water of Lake Mead, which the NCR has claimed is theirs due to managing the pipes.

"How much for a drink?"

"Just a few caps for a good long swig." 10 caps specifically, and his "Don't get wise. We charge per use, so make that first drink worth the caps." Tapper isn't kidding there.

It was orange of 'no crime' when I started taking this sip, but as you can see its instantly red again. Still, keep the key held down and you can get as much water as you need.

We don't know if that's Local rate, NCR rate or a rate that applies only to people travellin' the area.

For completeness here's Tapper's "Never Mind" dialogue.

"Anything else you want?" Not a very interesting line, for a not very interesting option.

"Can I buy bottled water?"

"Sure thing." and the trade menu opens. Tapper right now has 12 Purified Water and 128 caps. He also has some 10mm cases which are free to grab if you want them for some reason.

And when I said 'Time for me to go.' Tapper, as a Yuri Lowenthal character, said:

"Later." I'm sure some of you can hear this image. Hahahaa. Antony's voice misplaced in other characters as is normal.

So we're done?

So we're done, right? We exhausted Tapper's dialogue, we're done with this?

No, actually, we're not done at all. This is Fallout New Vegas and this is a character I'm highlightin', of course there's more.

You know High Times? The one for Julie Farkas where you help 'Old' Bill Ronte and Jacob Hoff deal with their addictions? We mentioned Bill's connection to the origin of the pump. Well, during the quest connected to the two Julie says this about Bill Ronte when we ask about him for that quest

"Old Bill Ronte is an exceptionally skilled machinist. He could fix the problems we've been having with Freeside's water pump, if he sobered up."

An explicit reference to the water pump is made with Bill Ronte. Not the only one as I told you in the origin of the pump (I could get screenshots of those two, but I can't be arsed).

After dealing with Bill Ronte and Jacob Hoff we go back to Tapper. I should point out that this door near where Bill sits leads fairly close to Tapper's pump, just a little detail. He migfht've lived here back when he and the Followers installed the pump too.

Anyway, after finishin' High Times we return to Tapper and he has new dialogue.

The Reward

"Hey, you helped out Bill Ronte so the Followers worked out a deal for you to drink free." Tapper only mentions Bill because what happens to Jacob Hoff don't matter to this. I find it interestin' that the Followers apparently leveraged this deal for us, Julie doesn't mention this at all. I'm not sure if this means water prices will be better now in exchange for the help of Bill, but at least the pump won't break and leave Freeside waterless anytime soon.

Also that replaces his greeting, so any time you talk to Tapper he will reiterate this fact.

And, indeed, from then on drinking at the pump isn't 'stealing' and there's no way to give Tapper 10 caps for it.

Of course... the Atomic Wrangler and Mick and Ralph's both 'ave sinks that can provide one with clean water for free and are in places that're more convenient to reach, but its a nice sentiment at least, hey?

Conclusion

So, that's Tapper. He's a small character, it's very possible you never noticed he existed, but now you know him. I think the game is made more interesting by his existence.

#fallout #new vegas #fallout new vegas #freeside #the kings #the kings fnv #followers of the apocalypse #the followers of the apocalypse #julie farkas

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morning-sun-brah · 5 months

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Okay so I've just GOTTA know... how the hell do you write the way you do?? I haven't been able to get sucked into any written work since high school, trauma brain and all. I used to live in books so it's been hell, but your writing got me back into reading, and makes it so I can get lost into that little world again, which I've craved but been able to have for like... so long. Writing is something I've always been into, but I let my fear of failure and need for perfection stop me. Just... do you have any advice for beginners?? It would mean the world to me, but I understand if it's an annoying ask! Thanks for reading no matter what!

Well I am just a mess reading this (in the best way possible).

First of all, thank you so much omfg. And of COURSE it isn't annoying! This is so flattering I'm about to cry my dude.

As far as tips on writing, I feel like I am not the person to ask because I'm just this little weirdo on the internet who likes turtles lol. But!! In an attempt to try and give real advice here is my response... and it got a little wordy so it's all under the break lmaoooo.

~Gin's rambling attempt to give writing advice~

Practice! Literally the only reason I can string coherent words together is because I've been doing this as a hobby for like two whole decades.

Also!! Read! Consuming other fics and books really helps. Sometimes you find a way of saying something that sticks with you. Sometimes you sit and think "I would have done it this way/said it this way." Sometimes you come out on the other end and go "Wow I am a hack that was amazing." Sometimes you finish something and go "Wow that was fucking terrible I'm amazing." Sometimes you read something and it fires off your brain, and you are left itching to write your own story. But however you feel, it's all GOOD FOR WRITING. It helps you grow! It literally helps you find your voice!

Other little things; When I write, I truly immerse myself. I am playing out in cinema format what is happening in the "scene." How is this person reacting? How do they look- down to facial expressions. How are they feeling? Is this something they would say? (would they fucking say that??? is something I think to myself every time I open a doc) And when I write it all down, I try my very best to convey that "scene" that played out in my head. I try to capture that character's voice, their mannerisms, their habits.

Does this even make sense? I sure hope so.

Also, flow. Make sure we're moving right along. Keep track of where hands, legs, and torsos are. If they were sitting when the scene started, and you need them standing to kiss or fight or do a thumb war, at some point you need to make sure you say they stood up. If a hand was on a cheek, it can't suddenly be on an ankle without telling the reader what happened.

I also just think adding little details helps with immersion. When we talk to people, we don't just stand around. We fidget. We pick our nails or scratch our arms or shuffle our feet. All those little details can add to that immersion (or I think so, I'm no expert). "He blushed and rubbed the back of his neck before saying..." - Wow, what an awkward little shit. "They scrunched their nose and gave a near-violent eye-roll" - Oh ok they are annoyed! "She shifted her feet and replied"- cool she's being a person, I shift my feet too, neato.

Anyway, nothing I wrote 20 years ago is as good as it is now. I'm highly convinced that I'll think the same thing in another 10 years, about anything I've published recently. But it is getting better, and it's because I keep at it. Having friends in the fandom and beta readers really helps. Make sure you find someone who you know will be positive but honest. And remember, YOU are always going to be your own worst critic.

God why did anyone ever let me have access to a computer. Why the FUCK is this so long? Does it even make sense? Jfc, I'm going to post it and eat a fucking cookie.

I believe in you anon. Also, I love you and thank you so much for making my whole week. I'm going to be so obnoxious about this shit, everyone expect to hear from my ass an annoying amount (kidding, but seriously I'm so fucking flattered thank you so much. This kind of shit makes me wonder what the fuck you're all reading because I swear I am just a silly gal with seasonal depression who needs a haircut).

((Also, anon, I wish you nothing but the best. Take care of yourself, be kind to yourself, and know that I am sending you like a million hugs))

#anon ask #oh also!#write what you want #like- don't write what you think the fandom wants #write what YOU want to see #What YOU like #You're never going to please everyone #So just please yourself #wait that sounds bad #fuck it #sure please yourself whatever I said what I said

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bridgeportbritt · 1 year

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Gianni's Residence | Del Sol Valley, Simerica

Gianni: Alright, be honest, Elle. How is mom doing really?

Ella sighs: She actually seems to be doing a lot better here. Honestly, I'm a little worried about going back home because she was an absolute wreck. I've never seen her look so... sad and hopeless.

Gianni: Jeez, that's rough. Whoever's idea it was to ship her off here was smart.

Ella: Why, thank you. It was mine. Figured family time would cheer her up and just getting away from the Palace, in general.

Gianni: This KBE shit sucks. They can't take that away from Mom!

Ella: It seems like they can and they will. I don't think Mom even wants to do anything about it.

Gianni: There must be something that can be done. Mom or Emmitt or somebody will come through.

Ella: Yeah, maybe.

Gianni: Well, how are you? Still dating that what's-his-face?

Ella annoyed: You know his name is Luka. And, yes, we're still dating.

Gianni: Yeah, yeah, whatever. How's you and Lucas?

Ella sighs: Fine, I guess.

Gianni: Hey, if you want me to spill about my love life, you gotta do the same... unless, there are details that I seriously don't want to hear. Please tell me there are no details.

Ella: Gianni, shut up! There are no details. We're fine. I just... I don't know. Luka is really into me and I do like him... but...

Gianni: You don't like him as much as he likes you.

Ella: Yeah.

Gianni laughs: Figures. I swear it's in our genes or something to attract those types. Must be a Wu thing.

Ella: But, it's not just that. There's kind of... someone else.

Gianni: Another one? Oh, Watcher! Wow, didn't take my little sister for a playa!

Ella: Ugh, seriously shut up! I'm not. They just both kind of happened to like me and... I don't know. The whole thing just makes me confused. Another reason I'd like to just stay here.

Gianni: Oh, stop worrying so much! You're young, you're a Wu, you're a freaking royal! You don't have to choose either of 'em if you don't want. In fact, I'd prefer it if you didn't.

Ella: Gee, thanks. So just be a spinster for the rest of my life. Great advice, Gianni.

Gianni: Relax. I'm just saying. Don't think you have to tie yourself down to anyone right now. You're graduating and going to college soon. The perfect time to do and be who you want. Make sense?

Ella: Yeah, I guess. Thanks, G... But, you're still the worst.

Gianni: Yeah, you too, Elle, you too.

Bria: We should probably get going. We've got a long flight ahead of us tonight.

Gianni: Aw, man. I'm going to miss you guys.

Bria: I'm sure we'll see you sooner rather than later.

Ella: Nah, later works for me.

Gianni: Okay, her I won't miss as much. You can take her.

Laughter

#simdonia #chap 11 #see gianni and ella can get along lol #i mean a little lol #and do the wu kids have a genetic thing??#i guess we'll have to see with Rose lol #sims of color #sims 4 story #sims 4 gameplay #ts4 #royal sims #royal simblr #sim: bria #sim: ella #sim: gianni

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mpregfrance · 6 months

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Alright to start this ask off I'm just gonna say my interactions w/ you have genuenly been one of the funniest ive had in a long ass time. I've read ur recent post and I empathyse a lot. You seem incredibly funny and genuine. Idk your situation and your background and even your age, but I think you can and are pulling through. Things will get better even if you dont actively want them to. Im not saying this in a vague hope to make the situation you are in better. Im telling you, as a person who from the age of 14 went from therapist to therapist, somehow been on meds that dont fuckin exist yet in croatia, someone who feels trapped in the very /country/ she lives in with no means of escape, someone who is "waiting" for things to finally financially/academicaly/politicaly be better so that I can make something of my life. As it did for me, you will feel joy again in what you do, in what you have, and in what you can achieve. I think it's ok to be down, its ok to feel like "if a bus hit me tomorrow i wouldnt protest" but the thing about people is we adapt rather quickly. So putting yourself out there, going to places you are scared to and believe yourself to be an outcast from is exactly what gets you to meet people and see things that youll remember forever. And after a while the outcast will stop coming to these places, the person there will be someone who belongs. Apathy is a way of saying "fine whatever i dont even care anymore" but youll see how much you care.

I started getting ok after a full decade of *trying* and what I've always found is that for me the saying "don't take anything seriously" is no.1 rule. I get worked up, anxious and overwhelmed with so much so many times.

You may have problems with people at work with friends and whomever, but the main thing you gotta remember is *you cant change anyone but yourself*

And its not a change of personality, hair color, interests, its how much something will get to you, how willing are you to give something up thats not working out and how you will percieve something.

I have no doubt that you know all of this crap but i guess i wanted to say all of that just bc there is no greater pain for me than when i see someone feel like i did regardless of the reason or situation.

Keep on truckin and doing what u love even if its mpregfrance posting. I will always be here to send you to liking-france-jail, mwah <3

hello my sweaty angle <3 i'm sorry i'm just replying to this now. i had to sleep on it because your thoughtfulness deserves a sincere reply.

first of all - thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being so kind, sweet and insightful and offering your support.

the fact that you would take the precious time out of your day to write this out for me is, in a word, unbelievable. i really appreciate you checking in, it's an incredibly caring thing to do. to be honest i'm a little overwhelmed by the magnitude of this unexpected message and i wish i knew how better to express my appreciation.

i really do love to hear that i made you laugh. i live to shitpost. i've always prided myself on my sense of humor and sometimes i feel as if it's slipping away, so it's reliving to hear i've still got it.

unfortunately i still haven't had the strength to eat. i'm heading to work in a bit. things are pretty rough right now, but when have they not been? obviously my present circumstances aren't the root cause of all my problems. in fact my life has improved since moving here.

extensive bianca lore and vulnerability under the cut, apologies in advance.

basically, in so few words, my current situation is that i'm nearly 25 and have nothing to show for it. i've lived in different cities across the US, had great jobs, apartments, friends, roommates, relationships, etc. i have done a lot of living in a short amount of time. but then, in retrospect, it feels like it stopped.

about 3 years ago i was in a very bad place mentally due to the isolation of the pandemic, and i met my husband online. in early 2022 i gave up everything, saved over $10k for the visa and moving costs, and relocated from the US to australia to live with him. our relationship itself has improved from how it used to be, but since the beginning we've had seemingly endless bad luck and financial setbacks.

last year, not long after our (very disappointing) wedding, i suffered a devastating miscarriage. ruptured ectopic, massive internal bleeding, required emergency surgery etc. not only was that traumatic emotionally, but i wasn't eligible for healthcare at the time bc of my immigration status, so we're still paying off the medical bill.

we share a house with my mother in law who is a domineering, emotionally incestuous single mom and an emotionally abusive narcissist. i don't throw that term around lightly, as so many people do these days, but i honestly believe she's devoid of empathy. she's admitted that she dislikes me and thinks i'm stupid because i don't talk much, and goes out of her way to make me feel unwelcome.

so i'm stuck in an area that feels, to me, like the middle of nowhere. i'm not homesick, i love this country. it's just that i'm not used to suburbs. i feel most comfortable in a city where there's people and places and things, neon lights and background noise and stuff to do.

i'd would be happy to live anywhere as long as it's not with her. it honestly feels like a prison sometimes. that sounds dramatic but she's cultivating an unbelievably hostile environment that causes me to feel on edge whenever she's around.

needless to say we need to move, desperately. it's our #1 priority. more than anything else i want a place of our own and eventually a family. we've been actively househunting for the better part of a year, but the rental market is catastrophically bad right now. it's not even about the money, since we're both working we can afford a decent place. it's just that it's so competitive. every showing i've attended, there's been like 30 other prospective tenants. we've been turned down from every apartment we've applied for.

on top of our living situation i have complex health issues that are just getting worse. my energy is zapped. trying to balance work work and housework leaves me with almost no free time to write.

this barely scratches the surface of why I Am The Way That I Am™. i'm not saying any of this to evoke sympathy or brag about 'having it hard'. simply trying to explain. my upbringing was abusive and dysfunctional in a number of ways. i just barely graduated high school. i never had traditional opportunities, i was raised in a way where there's basically no assumption/expectation that you'll ever be successful or fulfilled. i'm diagnosed with ADHD, PTSD and bipolar 2 - haven't been able to get my proper meds in australia. i've been addicted to hard drugs and alcohol. i'm not pleasant to be around. i will probably always look like and act like the lower class, white trash girl that i am. i have spent my entire life in survival mode.

i'm always in the midst of some identity crisis or running away from something. so yeah, i've been hurt and downtrodden. i've also experienced the beautiful side of life from time to time. i've gained a breadth of knowledge and met incredible individuals who introduced me to new perspectives and i'm forever grateful for them. with the way i've lived, i'm very lucky to not be dead or incarcerated right now.

ok, pity party's over. for real this time.

you're pretty much describing exactly how i feel. you know the struggle. the part about waiting to live my life; that's precisely where i'm at. i don't necessarily have a desire to fit in, i just want to get away into somewhere that i can adjust better to.

my isolation is partially due to a lack of energy but also i don't seek out interaction because i'm afraid no one else can understand me. not because i believe i'm too 'complex' or 'damaged' to be understood. that's a load of self-pitying bullshit. it's just scary to be truly seen. or vulnerable. or genuine. bc the results of such openness are unpredictable and uncomfortable.

it's hard, but i know i have to find it within myself to take that push. what's holding me back right now is mainly my material conditions, circumstances out of my direct control. i have no doubt i'll feel at least 50% better when i stop living with this woman.

i certainly have no problem with starting over if something doesn't work for me. contrary to what i might've described, i believe i'm pretty well adjusted, self aware and rational. as is obvious i don't take many things that seriously lmao. i went from caring wayyy too much about everything, being overly emotional and sensitive, to going entirely with the flow and accepting what i can't control or predict.

also i am well aware that you can't change people, that's never been my goal lmao i've never needed someone to tell me that <3

tl;dr, thank you. so much. this really uplifted and inspired me meli, thank you so much for being so thoughtful and compassionate.

it sounds like you're also stuck between a rock and a hard place in your own environment, and i'm sorry to hear that. it's a wretched feeling but i believe you you will thrive no matter the setting, because in all seriousness, you're incredibly talented. i hope you know you should follow your dreams. hell, it looks like you already are and you're giving us the privilege of witnessing it. your art is stunning, the passion and care you put into your work is obvious. your matthew is absolutely beautiful - like his maman.

from a rabidly devoted france woobifier to the designated france hater, i'm only going to say this once but you are validated in your distaste. i understand. you gotta admit though, he is a MILF.

if one thing is certain i will never stop frussyposting. in fact right now i am thinking about france hetalia big fat juicy boobies mmmm milky squishy. i'm giving her a teensy tiny little slut waist and childbearing hips. i would give him a brazilian butt lift but he doesn't even need it!!!

if that is a crime then lock me up. please. strap on the handcuffs and throw me in the crate for naughty little freaks teeheehee >:3

be careful tho. if you keep sending me gay ass love letters like this they're gonna start shipping toxic yuri melianca even harder <3

#this made my day #this ask gave me bottom emoji eyes!!!#DM me if you want babe #ask and ye shall receive #tw vent

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myckicade · 11 months

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Mayans M.C. - 05x05

*pounds head on work desk*

Fuck. You. EZ.

While we're at it, fuck you, too, Sofia.

Anyway.

Conspiracies first. (Second? Third?).

Updated Guesses of Who's in the Coffin:

Angel

Marcus

Creeper

Heroin - I had this feeling after a good, long think, and... Yeah... It tracks. So to speak.

*ahems*

I genuinely loved a couple of things about this episode, and I would like to get right into those, if I may.

I have been loving the Big Brother Miguel vibes since the start of the season, and it's only getting better. (I mean, if I didn't know what I know, I would have almost thought that he was hitting on Angel, BUT. He must have studied that boy damn close if he knows his body from a security camera. Y'know what I mean?) *ahems* It might just be me, too, but I felt this sense of... reluctant longing in Miguel's tone, when he agreed that he didn't know Angel. Kinda' broke my heart, a little bit. Here's this guy who has family he clearly wants to protect, but also refuses to acknowledge beyond that. While he and EZ have some ugliness between them, he and Angel - minus the warehouse - don't have that much on-screen history to work with. ** This is why I firmly believe that something terrible will befall Angel, and Miguel will have to take it up with EZ. Something is going to tip Miguel's hand on this secret, either his or Filipe's. I just really kinda' hope I'm wrong about what that something is. **

I did enjoy that little Not-Fight-Club scene. I need to re-watch, because I want to know why Isaac said, "It really is you"?? Did I mishear that?? Because, if so, that sends me down a whole winding path of questions and conspiracies. (Again, I need to re-watch a few things, at least, because I have zero idea whether I missed something, and now look like an idiot for having these thoughts). Neeevermind. I found my answer. I just love JR Bourne, and while I haven't been... in love with Isaac, he's doing a fabulous job with the role.

Bishop holding a baby. Need I say more? I mean... C'mon. That was sweet as hell.

His storytelling, as well. The man may have the Short and Angry down, but he definitely knows how to play Big Fish.

Izzy laying down the law. Once she got out of the car, I was shouting, "YEAH, BITCH!! I love you, dude, but, YEAH, BITCH!!" It's about time Marcus hears the words. -_- . That he took Santi out for some Father-Son Time afterward? *sobs* MY HEART!!!! <3 <3 <3 . Marcus has been such a dick for so long, it was good to have him put in his place, and reminded that he has more to live for that the damned Club. P.S. Have they mentioned the baby's gender yet? I wanna' know. >XD.

Hank getting to help his Mom gets me. Every time. I don't care. Anything concerning that man is emotional. I swear.

Gotta' say... I kinda' loved that ending... Things - storylines - are FINALLY beginning to feel like they go together. I have a little bit of faith back.

Very briefly, there were a few things that I disliked, as well. (As usual).

Fuck you, Ez.

A supplementary 'Fuck You' to the following folks: Sofia Emily EZ Potter Katie Everybody Who Ignored Kevin's Widow EZ

I hope we get to see Elio again?? I like the dude, and I'm sad that he and Bottles got split up. :( .

Not enough Bottles. Damn. I didn't think I'd end up liking that kid so much. I can't help it. Alex Barone is adorable.

I could have done without Letty and Hope scream-singing for, what was it? Two, three minutes? It felt that way, anyhow.

While I'm glad we still have Nestor around, I'm pretty damned bothered by the lack of use of his character? If that makes sense? I mean, here's a dude that's capable, trustworthy, honest, dedicated, loyal, and he's tending the fucking bar?! Prospect was... just not where I expected him to land, I guess? And, for so damned long. In bed with the enemy, sure, I get that. He just feels like such an afterthought to the series, at times.

EZ's little speech to SAMDINO was a nightmare. It was like being on the phone with Xfinity's automated services. I felt for Isaac on that one. I would have lost my temper, too.

Consider this my Weekly Complaint about Emily, if filed a day or so late. Ugh. Her little speech about Motherhood - though valid - made me roll my eyes. While Miguel is certainly no prize in the marriage department, I wish he would have just cut bait a long, LONG time ago.

Beyond that? I pretty well enjoyed this episode. The preview for next week didn't thrill me to my core, but... We shall see.

Until next week, Y'all!

-Mycki

#Mayans M.C.#Mayans MC #Mayans #Mayans Spoilers #Mayans MC Spoilers #Mayans M.C. Spoilers

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chattegeorgiana · 1 month

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Hey Chatte hope all is well! I saw your special Narusakra comic and your most recent post on IG showing off the Crown of the Sun for Sakura. Can’t wait to read & see how she gets there. I saw a lot of awesome pieces for NarSaukra day so I want to thank you and the rest of the community for keeping it alive.

I have been rereading Kaika and the chapters 11-13 so far are my favorite. I’m excited to how you are going to make the aliens/gods work and to be honest you have done a better than the canon. As for everyone’s favorite snake sanin I’m interested to how he ends in the plot. While personally I didn’t care for him be a “good” guy in canon in the present. He will always be a creature of habit and self serving. So I’m excited. Also a headcannon I thought of regarding him and Shina’s Gen. He would be interested Shina the most compared to the U twins probably feed up with Uchilas in general. Also given the fact that he probably shoot’s himself for overlooking Naruto and Sakura originally for the more polished product in Sauake. Shina also looking and sharing personality with Minmato would be funny because he would take as Minmato ghost coming back and trolling him. Best part is Shina would have no idea how much his presence would be triggering for him lol.

One last point it’s a little something I wanted to share with you. So I used to live in this suburb next to Newark NJ, USA and in Newark there is this section called Forest Hills. This neighborhood is famous for two reasons one is its old fashion mansions and Branch Brooke Park, which has over 5,000 Japanese cherry blossoms trees planted there. They have their own cherry blossoms festival and everything.

Hiii dear, welcome back again to my inbox!

Glad to hear you liked the NaruSaku special and Sakura's Crown of the Sun art.

To be honest, can't wait to get there myself. I have sooo many interesting ideas about how she gets it. Too many even, lol. I finally got to understand what other writers were meaning when they said you will get to discard some ideas at some point.

In the beginning I was like naa, I won't be doing that. But with time the ideas developed so much, that I see no other way than to drop a few from the beginning or better said, reform some of them to fit the new, updated idea lol.

Also thank you for your kind words. It is my pleasure, and many other artists, I'm sure, to keep the community alive.

After all, it's just pure love for them and that's it. We're free of the shackles of canon, so yay for us!

Now, to get back to Kaika.

First of all, thank you once again for your compliments! I'm so happy to see you liked what - at least - I'm trying to do there with the Otsutsukis.

I believe that the idea with them was not bad. It's the execution that's problematic, imo. That's why I tried to take a different route with them, while still referencing the canon element. I will be referencing a lot of elements from the OG franchise, because I do like the idea. I just don't like the execution.

As for Orochimaru well... We have a here saying in my country that says the wolf changes its fur, but not its habits.

What I can say is that, that's what I'll follow. Narratively as well.

Because like you said, deep down, he's a creature of habit. Habits are our second nature. That's why it's not that easy to change one self and you first gotta change your habits.

In OG it is shown to us that Oro didn't actually changed his habits at all, he is just being let loose. Which narratively makes so little sense?

You tell me that the man who basically put in motion everything that we've been witnessing along the path of Naruto manga, is just going to be left to do whatever he wants because... he's a necessary evil?

That's not how you act with the necessary evil. You don't let it loose and just barely keep him under supervision, imo.

If anything, he's a "joker" type of character. You never know when he's gonna pop off the box to scare ya away with some machiavellian ploy.

As for your headcanon of him and Shina, well, there is a common element in there that we have. I can't say that he's fed-up with the Uchihas (after all, Uchihas were his obsession), but...

I have a certain idea in mind about the path I have with him and him overlooking Naruto & Sakura's family, generally, because well, Sakura Haruno doesn't come from any prestigious clan that could benefit his pursuits, right?

And yet, surprise-surprise, the ones you least expect are the ones who get to bring the biggest turnarounds.

The thing is, I have two routes I want to take with him in terms of his eventual demise and I'm undecided on which side to go with, lol.

One involved him and Tsunade and was kinda dramatic, and the other one involves NaruSaku family, ironically. So I really don't know which way to go.

Because all this will be happening in Kaika Shinsei's timeline, which I am yet to settle.

I guess I'll see after I finish writing Saisei how things evolve until then, so that'll probably help me decide.

And WOOW, thank you so much for sharing that piece of info with me?! I ADORE cherry blossoms.

I grew-up with them and other types of blossoms, so for me, spring blossoms, especially cherry ones, are very special.

Actually the city where I moved has some parks filled with

I dream of travelling to Japan one day and live the original cherry blossoms season experience. But until then I enjoy the wanna-be one from here haha.

ANyway, thanks once again for the ask. Hope you have an amazing rest of your time today/tonight. <3

#kaika saiseik #kaika shinsei #kaika au #narusaku #orochimaru #shinachiku

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maniacwatchestheworld · 1 year

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Siiigh. Just gotta say that I'm a bit disappointed with how they did Clayface in The Batman (2004). Because like... They have some good ideas here! Though to be honest, those good ideas were taken from the good ideas present with Two-Face as a character... A man of the law who is good friends with Bruce Wayne turning to criminality after a horrific incident that changes him forever? Great ideas here! Obviously! Because these are the things that make Two-Face an interesting Batman villain! But they couldn't have Two-Face in this series, so I don't particularly have an issue with them trying to give this backstory to another villain but just... They didn't really do what they needed to do to really pull it off! It just... Feels like they didn't understand what makes this story work to the point where they could adapt it to a different character well >.<

Honestly, it feels like they should have made this story a 3 parter. A lot to ask of a show like this, I know, but they really are missing an integral part of Ethan's transition from good guy and friend of Bruce Wayne to murderous criminal, and that could have been remedied if they had just a bit more time to show Ethan's attitude changing.

Like... What they show us of Ethan's brainwashing just didn't really feel like it was enough to convince me that this would drive him to insanity... Honestly, I think that they show us too much of the process of him being brainwashed while not showing us anything to convince us that this would have a deep, long lasting effect on him... They show us the Joker talking to Ethan, him looking at one of those hypnotism black and white spirals but like... The Joker didn't feel forceful enough for me to really feel convinced...? Like... If they had to keep this scene in, they could have at least had the Joker hit him, right? Just once... Maybe give him a black eye (which would be how Ethan finds out that he's clay at the end of the episode). I feel like that's within the realm of what would have been appropriate for this show to really bring home the idea that Ethan is being tortured in this scene... Either that or cut away entirely and only imply what happened to him. They show us enough that it honestly feels like what he went through wasn't that bad! They show us both too much, but not enough. Obviously it would have been in poor taste to show the Joker actually torturing a guy on a kid's show like the Batman, but they didn't cut away when they should have either! They didn't leave enough to the imagination so when Ethan embraced villainy, blaming it on this scene, it just... Didn't feel like it was enough!

And just... While Ethan first discovering that he was made of clay was executed well enough from that point on, he just... Didn't feel like he was Ethan anymore. He felt like he was an entirely different character. Which you know. Works for Two-Face! Because in iterations where he's plural, he's literally not the same person from that point on! And Harvey's alter... Well... His answer to most problems is murder! But to our knowledge, Ethan doesn't have any of those kinds of problems. We know Ethan. And he's never been one to jump to violence as an answer to his problems. It made sense that upon first finding out that he was clay, he would freak out and try to get help. But once he discovered that he could control his own form... Well... Why does he immediately jump to the idea of murdering the police commissioner...? At the very least, in the Animated Series, they had Big Bad Harv try to assault a guy before they get disfigured to establish that, yeah! Violence and murder is a conclusion he would jump to! But while Ethan was a bit snappy at the commissioner, they once again didn't go far enough to convince me that violence is a solution he would jump to.

What it feels like they should have done was have Ethan try to convince himself that this is alright. He can fix this. No one knows the clay creature was him. And now that he's able to look normal, he can go back to the way things were! No one has to know. No one will find out. He tries to join Bruce at the basketball court. He convinces himself that this is fine. He's alright. He can just go back to his life and pretend that nothing happened. But then it all goes wrong. He can't hold his form together. He's different now. And no matter how much he wants to convince himself otherwise, he can't go back. Everyone sees him as a freak and a monster and would hurt him if given the chance. No tolerance. Asking for help didn't work. Pretending that nothing is wrong didn't work. And then it's at THIS point where he decides to choose violence and kill the police commissioner! But as the story stands it just... Doesn't quite work! It's missing that middle step from helpless panic to active and purposeful violence.

It's just... So disappointing that this idea was so very close to working! But that episode just doesn't work! Clayface but with Two-Face's backstory is a good idea! But they are different characters with different things that make the character tick, so the fact that they just didn't use the Clayface aspect to this story quite as well as they could have is disappointing!

#clayface #ethan bennett #the batman #the batman 2004 #the clayface of tragedy #batman

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heinous-desiree · 1 year

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I hate truth or dare because I don't know what to ask the other person to do so let's get some truths and dares that your PCs would ask in a game👽(if this makes sense idk i don't have communication skills💀💀)

(I don't think I'm good at the game either, so let's see how this goes!)

There is one thing, the questions they would ask would depend on who they are asking and that person's comfort level. So I'm gonna make my PCs ask each other.

Jas the Wildcard

Truths

To Hunter: "What is the craziest sex thing you've done or heard about? I want you to traumatize us. Don't be embarrassed~ You can always say you heard the story from a friendddd."

To Celeste: "Okay, church girl! What's the most unholy thing you've ever done- Stop looking at me like that! I'm not saying anything sexual! Just anything the church would consider sinful!"

To Maeve: "Hey, cutie~ Totally random question! ...Let's say if someone said they want to drink your milk, would you let them? Just... curious."

(Jas loves milk... A LOT. So leave her around cows at your own discretion.)

Dares

To Hunter: "Alright, pretty boy, do your best to flirt with Celeste. Try to woo her. Pfff, dying sounds like a you problem. Have fun~"

To Celeste: "Dance for us! Come on! Loosen up those bird feathers! One dance, just one dance! I know you aren't a dancer, that's part of the fun! Do the chicken dance! Pffff."

To Maeve: "Let Hunter pick an outfit and do your makeup. You are stuck with this look for the rest of the game. Oh my- HAHAHA, don't look at me like that! Your fate is in his hands now!"

Hunter the Allrounder

Truths

To Jas: "Promise you'll be honest. I don't think you'll be. Heh, who was your most inappropriate crush? Remember, honesty is the best policy."

To Celeste: "Angel? Remember this is just a game for fun, okay? ... Kiss, marry, kill, the three of us in this room. ...Wait, you don't know what kiss, marry, kill is-?"

To Maeve: "Hey, princess. Wanna tell me what's some of the best gifts you ever gotten?" (Hunter is trying to cheat the system and figure out what gifts to get others with this question.)

Dares

To Jas: "Let's go online. We're gotta find the weirdest yoga pose we can and you're gonna do it till this round it over. 😉"

To Celeste: "Impersonate me best you can for five rounds. Just do your best. I believe in you, angel. 😁"

To Maeve: "Sit in my lap... For how long? As long as you want- oof, okay, you're stronger than you look."

Celeste the Righteous

Truths

To Jas: "... What's your favorite book?"

To Hunter: "...Uh, what's your favorite subject?"

To Maeve: "... ... ... Would you like to join the church? Our community is like a family and- what? Am I doing this wrong?"

She's trying her best. She's very new to this game.

Dares

To Jas: "...Respond with only Bible verses for this round. Am I doing this right? Yes? Okay... What? How do you not know any Bible verse-?"

To Hunter: "... I don't know... Do a hand stand?"

To Maeve: "Pardon me, but let me braid your hair? Your hair is very pretty. I promise to be careful."

Maeve the Trap

The simplest boy here.

Truth

To Jas: "Do you... Do you prefer b-boys or girls?

To Hunter: "...w... What traits do, do you find attractive in a person?"

To Celeste: "Sorry, um... What kind of people do you like?"

Not Maeve using these questions to try and become what others desire! Nooooo.

Dares

To Jas: "...Can I get a hug?"

To Hunter: "I, you, I. Can I get a kiss? Any kiss? Can you kiss me-"

To Celeste: "Tell me a sincere compliment... Uh, oh no, I'm sorry, just- Just ignore me if you have nothing to say."

Not Maeve abusing dares to satisfy his touch starved and positivity starved nature! Nooooooooooooo.

#dol #dol pc #jas the wildcard #hunter the allrounder #celeste the righteous #maeve the trap #t1thi #This has been a hot mess and a half!#Jas tries to provoke people with her questions and dares #Just to make sure things are exciting and fun #Hunter tries to poke people out of their comfort zones but nothing that would put off others #He wants everyone happy #Celeste is learning the game #She's doing her best #Maeve is taking advantage of the situation #🤣

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quinloki · 7 months

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Tbh do like uta? because I don't

I do! I mean, she frustrates me, and I wanted to shake some sense into her during the movie, but I love the character.

I have similar feels with her that I do with Hancock, honestly. Her personality drives me through the roof, but the *character* is unique.

In both cases their flaws and personalities make sense - to the degree anything makes sense in the zany world of One Piece. (Adding in a cut because I get a bit detailed about the movie Red and long-winded )

Uta’s flaws make sense when you realize a very young child was effectively abandoned. For her well-being? Maybe sure? But the head of an island may be good at running an island, it doesn’t mean he was skilled at raising a child.

She did, I think, the best she could with what she had - limited information at all. Uta’s perspective was valid because it was all she knew, and she was 100% at an age where she thought through things and reached a conclusion that made sense to her.

Doesn’t matter that it was wrong, she didn’t know what we knew as the viewer. Uta had no idea what good Luffy had done - she knew the truth of what SHE had done, but that would’ve only hardened her conviction.

To die and grant others a flawlessly peaceful life was the ultimate atonement, at least in her eyes.

Unconscious Bias is a thing, and I think Hancock and Uta get *some* hate just for being girls who interact with Luffy the way they do. Some of it is writer intent too - Oda wants you to dislike Hancock the kitten kicker, because there’s power in the whiplash of how she changes.

Another part of it is the, well, Umbridge-effect. I don’t care for JKKK and the wonderful world she squandered, but! Delores Umbridge offers a recent and solid example of a thing - “why did people hate her more than the main baddie?”

Partly, yes, she was a she. Unconscious Bias fucks us all, but she was also a more plausible and possible kind of evil that most of us had dealt with. Hancock’s crimes are more plausible - kitten kicking being used to really drive the point. She wasn’t ever going to be a villain like Croc or Doffy or even Moria. Oda had to make us dislike her *quickly* because her role was going to change quickly.

I’m digressing - I like Uta because of the kind of character she is. If she hadn’t ever leveled that island - by no fault of her own - she’d be Luffy #1 fan, supporter, maybe even friendly rival. Plausibly she could’ve ended up her own captain! She’s a strong personality and a good person - who went through unimaginable years of trauma and solitude.

Hancock went through a lot of shit too.

Ah, but it’s okay to not like a character. You don’t have to love Uta or Hancock or whoever, just so long as you’re not cruel about it, as far as I’m concerned. Irrational anger over a fictional character could be a sign of a deeper issue (irrational anger is often a sign of a deeper issue regardless, but I digress again.)

It’s a good exercise to really sit down and sort out why a character makes you angry, regardless of their gender, and really poke at it. Or even why they intrigue you! Change their “settings” and see if their actions still bother you. Usually if something changes - and you gotta be being HONEST - then that’s unconscious bias getting you.

That kind of internal honesty is hard though - if it was easy, well, there’d be a lot different in this world.

Sorry, I really ended up rambling, but the thoughts thought and the fingers typed so here we are ^_^

#quin answers #quin muses

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voluminous-violet · 1 year

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V, The People (so probably just me) gotta know: what are your Fallout faction takes. Just Generally I mean

Oh really? This is a fun question I really wasn't expecting but I'll take it!

So we're gonna start with my most controversial take probably and then work randomly from there lmao

Brotherhood of Steel: Ok I'm gonna be honest I REALLY like the BoS a lot, in almost all of their depictions, minus like fallout 4. I think it makes a lot of sense that some former military types would go nuts with trying to prevent the over use and reliance on old war tech and take it way too far while also being over the top sanctimonious about it. I also like that there's small pockets of Brotherhood who seem to realize that they're in a much better position to help people and actually try makes them a more dynamic faction. I'm ok with them being a more lawful neutral faction of not really giving fuck, rather than the big bad monsters like Fallout 4.

NCR: Boy howdy is this faction a cluster fuck of "Guys hear me out we have REALLY GOOD IDEAS TRUST ME" and then fucking up everything nonstop. Probably one of the most realistic factions in terms of wanting to do good but being so far up their own in bureaucracy and self importance that you get basically all of their problems in New Vegas. They WANT to be lawful good but end up being neutral good mostly.

Followers of the Apocalypse: Probably the only faction that has an idea of what they want to do and ACTUALLY gets it done even if it's on a smaller scale than they would want. One of the few factions you can openly say you're part of and not get shot on site by someone lmao.

Caesar's Legion: Oh noooo the bastard clan is bastards??? Yeah I'm not a fan, though I do like the touch in the writing where you hear reports from places the Legion has conquered talking about how like "Life sorta sucks but there's a sense of normalcy at least?" Like no one says they're GOOD but some at least appreciate the safety it brings. It's a nice touch in my opinion to give the player that absolutely TINY moment where they think "MAYBE I could hear them out" before seeing all the crucifixes and immediately ignoring anything they say.

The Enclave: Ok so I'm glad they're basically done with, but I wouldn't mind hearing that there's like tiny squads scattered across the wastes trying to keep the factions ideals alive. Honestly, I wish they weren't in Fallout 3 because I think they would've made a GREAT foil in Fallout 4 for the next faction...

The Institute: Ok so this was actually the final faction I sided with in my playthrough to get the platinum trophy in Fallout 4. I usually LOVE the super high tech factions and the neat futurism they bring, I mean ffs I'm a BoS simp, but god is there just... almost nothing redeemable about The Institute? They literally just do things because they can and think the rest of the world should just go with it because everyone is lesser than them? And don't get me started the synth debated because that's something that really shouldn't have even been a thing but HERE WE ARE I GUESS.

The Minutemen: Honestly just... why are they here? I know they're supposed to be the Yes Man for Fallout 4 in case you fuck up literally everything else, but they're just SO BLAND. Preston is annoying, Mama Murphy is just there to make the game easier for new players, and the rest of them have like no character beyond angry, depressed, or mechanic.

I know I'm leaving a bunch off but this is getting long winded so if you agree, disagree, or want a specific faction mentioned, just send another ask!

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willel · 2 years

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Hello! So I know you aren’t a big fan of the kids ships but since it’s gonna be pretty much canon that both El and Will have feelings for Mike, what do you make of their respective relationships with him?

Hmmm.... I really don't know. :/ I guess I will ramble my thoughts in this very post and see what my heart says. I'll try not to complain, I promise.

To start off with, I watched season 1 and season 2 together innnn... 2017? Whenever season 2 came out. I hadn't heard of Stranger Things until then and then my mom and I decided to binge it together. Needless to say were were pretty surprised. I wanted to give this context because I was not in the fandom from the getgo, I was about a year and a half late.

By the time I got here, I feel like most people were already in their corners, but there didn't seem to be as much conflict back then as there is now. But that could just be me being oblivious. I don't read analysis on ships so if people have analyzed stuff about them, I wouldn't know. The ships are the last thing I think about when ranting about theories.

I'd also just like to get out of the way, I didn't really care for most of the kid ships until recently because well, they're kids. Their first loves, first relationships. They're bound to make mistakes and screw up. We've all been awkward teens so I have the upmost sympathy for all of them. I think it's immature to come down too harshly on any of them for silly reasons like this.

This season, Lumax has brought on the maturity I've been looking forward to and they are precious. So if there's a "kid ship" I ship now, it's them.

So onto the ships I suppose

Mike and El

They were obviously leading into this for season 1 at least so I wasn't surprised. I kinda didn't like that Mike just.. .kissed her you know. She didn't even know what a boyfriend or anything was. But again, he's just a kid himself so eh. Overall, it was sweet.

Um... I suppose I really really feel it from El's side especially. Mike was the first person in the scary outside world to be kind to her, gave her a safe place and everything. And in her own way, she felt obligated to repay his kindness and keep him safe from the "badmen" (refusing to let them tell his parents or they might get shot). She adores him and what he's done for her.

A part of me feels like it was initially too formulaic. The "fish out of water falls in love with the first man she sees" trope but I also feel like it's not that bad since it's not like Mike is a bad person or anything. He's legitimately a good guy so she lucked out on that one. If she didn't like him, she was fully capable of running again, especially back in season 1 (which she did for a split second)

She's also come in contact with many different boys and girls at this point so I'm sure it's not a matter of lack of options either, probably. She really likes Mike. So there's that.

Mike, lately... seems weirdly obsessed. It could be his fear of losing her, pretty sure he said that before, but he's gotta learn to rein it in. And it's a weird kind of obsessed to. Like obsessed enough to drop everything and everyone else to be with her and only her, but also not obsessed enough to tell her everything or that you love her? Teenagers make no sense.

But hey, I'm a lady who has never been in love or attracted to anyone so maybe this is just normal behavior for teenage boys sometimes, especially ones that are traumatized from a young age like he is.

Maybe there's a bit too much co-dependency that they'll have to work through if they ever hope to move past this hump they keep finding themselves in if that's even possible. Maybe they are too different or want different things? I dunno.

Mike and Will

Much like with Mike and El, I've also thought Mike and Will are sweet. Mike can be a very caring and honest person and very reliable. Will and El can be so timid, so I'm not surprised they both end up leaning on Mike who is not as timid and can be hot headed and take action to protect the people he cares about.

It gets really tricky here for me because without a doubt, I've never considered Will to be straight and it's clear Mike and Will have a very special relationship. But Mike... I dunno if the feelings go both ways.

Will really seems to adore Mike as friends and obviously in a romantic way too. But it very much bothers me that it gets ignored by Mike himself. You know? Maybe season 4 will address this but if I were Will, it would hurt me deep down that my friend and crush will only acknowledge me when his girlfriend has blown him off. Of only if he can actually see how upset I am after already trying to interact more civilly. I had a similar situation in middle school. In my case, it was platonic, but by best friend at the time ditched me to do some things with a guy. I didn't find out till later when she told me, but I was pretty sad about it and didn't say anything.

From Mike's side, I don't know what to make of it. Like I said, this constant trend of blowing Will off for his love life is pretty bothersome whether he considers Will just his friend or secretly likes him.

I don't really know what Mike feels regarding Will, definitely cares about him... but not enough to keep in touch properly? Or to play dnd one time out of the whole summer? Or talk to him at all for a whole day when he gets to California? I don't get his deal at all.

Mike is feeling a certain way towards Will for sure but I don't know what it is. It felt kinda hostile but I don't know why that would be. Maybe not hostile, but blasé? If they writers are intending to have Mike questioning his feelings regarding Will in the romantic sense, I don't like how they're doing it and shippers should push for better secret pining.

Like, we KNOW Will is pining because of all the looks and secret glances. I might've missed them, but I didn't see any slow camera pans of Mike staring wistfully at Will like they've been doing for Will lately.

#stranger things #I'm sorry anon #I considered ignoring this question but I answered it for you #I did my best #I dug deep into my brain juices #and these are my thoughts #wow it really took me an hour to write this post

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twstinginthewind · 1 year

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[ 𝐓𝐑𝐘 ] ― sender gives receiver a taste of what they’re cooking / baking for their opinion - Paul wants Mia to be honest about the salmon cream pasta he's cooking up for the Lounge's upcoming special menu. 🌼

Five Senses prompts

"I've never been backstage at Mostro before!" Mia's eyes were wide as she took in the bright, clean atmosphere of the lounge's kitchen. She sat on a tall stool next to the big butcher-block island that dominated the room, her chin propped up in her hands. "It's really cool back here!"

Paul chuckled, not turning away from the stove. "It's back-of-house, Mia. Backstage is for folks who get an audience, not the ones who make yer meals." He stirred a large, bubbling pot of pasta, and nodded with satisfaction. Nothing was sticking; it was gonna be perfect. He took the lid off of the other saucepan, and a thin wisp of steam rose to meet him.

"You kinda have an audience, though, don't you? Everyone who comes here can't wait to see their favorite fella, the one who brings them their lunch." She giggled demurely into her hand.

"I'm hardly anyone's favorite," Paul scoffed*, rolling his eyes. "But I'm glad ya think so, at least. I think we're almost done, here..."

Mia's ear twitched attentively as the scents from the stove reached her. "Mm! That smells real familiar, Paulie! What'd you make today?"

"You mentioned favorites?" He was still facing the stove, ladling some sauce into a separate bowl, but from behind, Mia could see a blush starting to form. His ears and the back of his neck were turning as pink as a fresh piece of—

"Salmon?" Mia asked, cheerfully.

"You got it!" Paul's posture relaxed slightly as he combined the pasta with the sauce, tossing it gently to cover every strand. "You told me ya liked salmon cream pasta, so I called up Ma, and she gave me the recipe that we used ta use at the restaurant. Azul was lookin' for some new dishes, anyway, so I told 'im we could try it out, maybe add it to the rotation. But I wanted you ta have the first dish." His hands reached out for a few final items; a spoonful of capers, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, a sprig of parsley.

"You really wanted to add my fave to the menu?" Mia's expression went soft, and she put her hand over her heart.

Paul turned to face her, pink-cheeked, with a plate of the creamy pasta in one hand and a fork in the other. "Well, I wanted to add somethin' special. And I couldn't think of anything more special than whatever your favorite would be."

"Paulieeeeeee. That's so sweeeeeeet." Mia bounced a little on her stool as he put it onto the counter in front of her, and gratefully took the fork. "Here we go!!" She twirled up a forkful and took a bite.

Paul's palms sweated. Now was the deciding moment.

Mia squeaked in delight, and he finally relaxed. "It's perfect! It's just like the one at Grammy's favorite place in Pyroxene! But better because it's got chunks of salmon instead of a mush. It's sooooo good!"

Paul grinned from ear to ear. "Thanks, Mia!! Now I just gotta convince the boss to like it, too."

"I'll tweak his nose if he doesn't," she said around another mouthful. "If he doesn't like it, he's got no taste at all."

*incorrect. as we all know, everyone loves a lil' sardine. Except Floyd.

#thanks for waiting for me!#twisted wonderland oc #mia sealponte #friend's oc #paul pilchard #everyone's favorite sardine #story

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robinpixels · 2 years

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for the ask meme, give me full forgefire rundown

@melikochan THANK YOU BOTH FOR MY LIFE I OWE YOU MY FIRSTBORN

ask meme here!!

who is more likely to hurt the other?

Oh, Aloy, definitely. This prickly little cactus getting accustomed to affection and care given freely, no obligations attached? Nothing expected back of her aside than work to keep the relationship mutually alive? Unheard of.

With Varga also being a very straightforward and direct, also hands-on kind of person with her love, maybe prodding a bit too hard at sore spots Aloy's not quite ready to tackle yet with intent to help not hurt, it still leaves Aloy off-kilter for a while and might snap and retreat to keep things at arm's length so she doesn't have to talk about it. Varga seems like she suffers fools just about as well as Aloy does, however, so to be honest I think she'd be VERY hard to hurt but definitely hold Loy to account if she ever goes too far.

who is emotionally stronger?

They're both VERY emotionally resilient, in their own ways, both I can see having gone through a lot when it comes to that. They just have different approaches--Varga quips and jokes about her turmoils and trauma to make light of it and make things more bearable, whereas Aloy intends to keepit riight by her chest until one day she fucking dies, and avoids having to deal with her own feelings as long as humanly possible.

However, I think Varga's more self-aware. She gives off the air of somebody who's acknowledged the problem, and has done some significant work in moving past it, and is really just well into recovery with a pretty decently healthy outlook on her situation. SO she can afford to give Aloy a helping hand with her own struggles and stand by and be patient for her--Patient, but not permissive.

who is physically stronger?

Varga's stronger when it comes to lifting heavy weights and direct power due to her build and the nature of her work! Forged like an Oseram through and through, that one.

who is more likely to break a bone?

Aloy--squirrel of a girl who runs around and climbs and jumps and pulls off some really risky acrobatic maneuvers. She's bound to fuck up her leg at least once if she hasn't already.

who knows best what to say to upset the other?

While Aloy can bring snappy words if she feels she's been pushed into too much of a corner and get Varga to back off..I think it's Varga here. Not in the sense that she's deliberately trying to upset Aloy or start off an argument--More in the sense that she can see right through her.

Aloy trying to escape having to confront something uncomfortable about herself, and Varga quietly dropping an observation about her that leaves her thinking hard on it for hours.

who is most likely to apologise first after an argument?

Varga--she's moved well past the stage of needing to have the final say in an argument (thanks, Burgrend).

who treats who’s wounds more often?

Varga--idiot reckless hunter gf gets herself in all KINDSA scrapes, smh.

who is in constant need of comfort?

Tbh, I feel they seek it both about the same amount. They're both pretty independent and used to doing their own thing with indignation instead of validation being received..but they gotta admit, the validation is pretty nice.

who gets more jealous?

Aloy since she's constantly fighting for her life against Varga's own weaponry on who's being called 'beautiful' and 'a good girl' that day lmao

who’s most likely to walk out on the other?

Both, again in a 'I need to cool down before we continue this conversation/I need space' kind of beat. Though Aloy more often/likely than Varga, who's harder to rile up.

who will propose?

....Loy...because Varga really doesn't want to impose anything on her/'tie her down' or show that she expects her to settle with her.

who has the most difficult parents?

...While Burgrend isn't the BEST I don't think he'd give them much trouble. Things at most might be frustrating, and awkward, but they kind of give each other a wide berth. I'm sure Varga's mother would be nice enough.

who initiates hand-holding when they’re out in public?

Varga, just to see Loy's ears go red lmao

who comes up for the other all the time?

Aloy, coming up to see Varga up in Longnotch or wherever she's stationed every so often!

who hogs the blankets?

Aloy. Varga sleeps without them just fine.

who gets more sad?

Loy wears her emotions on her sleeve a lot, so I'd say you can notice her getting sad more often (mostly because she masks it with either frustration or anger and goes to kick a rock or sulk somewhere or something)

But they get sad about the same amount, Varga just masks hers by putting a smile on and just throwing herself back into work.

who is better at cheering the other up?

Varga--but Aloy's getting good at it!!

who’s the one that playfully slaps the other all the time after they make silly jokes?

VARGA--A whole lotta elbow shoving between the two of them and "Oh, you sneaky little Glinthawk--"

who is more streetwise?

Both of them!! Aloy travels everywhere, and Varga essentially works retail. Could not get the jump on either if you tried.

who is more wise?

Varga, I feel, honestly. She's been up in the Cut for like two years this girl's had time to Think.

who’s the shyest?

Aloy tends to be more reserved...unless you get a few Scrappersaps in her or even just put up a challenge for her stone-cold sober--she'll start on her peacocking REAL quick as Varga very well enables lmao

who boasts about the other more?

Oh Varga's CONSTANTLY running her mouth off about Aloy, and Aloy always praising Varga's work on her weaponry wherever she travels--they're both guilty aha

who sits on who’s lap?

Aloy, the rascal cat, since there's plenty of Varga to snuggle on~

#ask game #robin chirps #forgefire #aloy #varga #hzd #im cry i love them #the agenda is Spreading #i'll continue the others later today!! i got work to do askfljlskdfklds

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Wednesday-Saturday: April 10th-13th: Life in a moment

Wednesday:

1). Got my Nicolas Cage Read poster ready for framing

2). Yoga + Meditated with incense, my ability to put my head to my knee in various positions is very satisfying. Even my hips are gaining more mobility.

3). Kirby and I had a Trader Joe's sponsored charcuterie picnic in the park and then came home to what appears to be a massive bee infestation coming out from the side of the house. Because you know, life's gotta give and take.

4). Ended up in North Park where we went to Botanica for delicious drinks and Omakase. We love a little bit of everything.

5). Sang music around his house like dummies. He clearly knows just one song on his guitar. Still sweet though.

Thursday:

1). Woke up to Kirby bringing me breakfast in bed (Chai Latte and Eggs, cheese and bacon english muffin mmmmm)

2). I took a shower and flashed San Diego from his porch. Then flashed him.

3). Continued to read "Scar Tissue" by Anthony Kiedis on the couch while he watched The Masters.

4). Got home deeply cleaned the dust around my room, felt like a new woman. Cried in therapy about how maybe this new woman still has some of the same shitty coping mechanisms of the old woman.

5). Getting back on track (men fuck everything up).

Friday:

1). Work work work work and what's that? Oh work.

2). Vegged out and played The Sims

3). Took multiple naps

4). To be honest this day was kind of blur. A sort of pleasant, low anxiety day. Could have done more. Could have done less. I want to remember that life is what you repeat.

5). Meditated. Sober. Took a walk. Nothing too social. (Thank god honestly).

Saturday:

So here we are, back on another sexy Saturday. Kirby and I have plans for around 3 and I want to actually get some things accomplished. So far it's been some through skin care, some cleaning, and going on a long walk to keep my legs sexy. I'm committing to reading more of Anthony Kiedis's insane life and knock out some yoga. More updates.

I'm happy. I can feel it in my bones, this peaceful honey-colored confidence. A consistent mood. I'm not sure of anything, but there's a clarity to who I am and how I manage to figure things out. I drink more water. My hair is longer. Everything makes a little more sense.

This feeling lacks competitiveness, and it's delightfully dismissive to the thoughts I think others have of me.

She's a woman lounging in a fabulous draped dress, the sun-dappled on her skin, looking out at a fresh, cold lake rimmed with desert-gold mountains. Raw beauty, modern charms. You bring up an old bitter story, and she waves a hand at you- rings from many adventures and love affairs glittering in the light- and she says, "Don't start on that again, Darling, it's all very boring, and I know you have more interesting things to say. At least here, where we can control things."

I'm not her. But she's part of me.

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one night, two consequences: pt 2 [rafe cameron]

part one part three

summary: you couldn’t keep the truth hidden for too long; rafe had been just around the corner to hear it. explanations are due, and hard feelings come up.

warnings: cursing, lots of angst, DRAMA, rafe being rafe, rafe being a dick, pregnancy mention

word count: 2.5 K

here’s my masterlist!

For days now, you had been thinking of what to do next. You knew that sooner or later; the truth would reveal itself, but you had a choice to be honest with everyone before the evidence showed, or deal with it on the low.

Nevertheless, you tried to not let it affect you. You acted as if nothing happened, pretended everything was alright in your life; as if you weren't crumbling down from within.

You and Rafe... it's not that you two were still in better terms now, but at least he didn't exit the room when you arrived, he acknowledged your existence now, but you two still weren't talking.

How the fuck were you supposed to explain? Were you ever going to explain?

Truth is, you were scared as fuck, but didn't want to tell everyone the truth in fear of what they would have to say about the matter; it didn't even feel safe to tell Sarah.

Sarah had noticed a change in you, it didn't matter how much you tried to play it off, Sarah could still sense something was wrong. Something being off about you.

From the way you just pretended to drink beers but left them full by the end of the night, how you refused to wear anything but loose, old t-shirts, and in general... there was something off.

And today? She had decided to approach you. Sarah couldn't understand why were you hiding something from her. You two were best friends, right? There was no need to be secretive.

"What's going on with you?" Sarah questioned you suddenly, you two were laying down on the sand, observing your friends while they surfed the waves under the bright sun.

"What do you mean?" you were playing dumb, but hoped it wasn't evident.

"You know what I mean," Sarah insisted lightly, nudging your shoulder. "You know that no matter what it is, you can tell me, right? I'm here for you."

"I know, I know..." you trailed off.

But, how exactly were you supposed to explain this to her? And where to start?

Should you a simply state 'I'm pregnant,' and not reveal the whole truth?

Or be totally and utterly honest with her and say 'I'm pregnant, and it's your brother's?'

You had no damn clue of how Sarah would take the news, insisting that her brother had a thing for you, and you sleeping with him and getting pregnant are two completely different things.

"Then what is it?"

"I promise I'll tell you later," you said, nodding your head subtly to your friends, who were still on the sea. "don't want them to know yet."

"Okay..." Sarah said with furrowed brows. "Are you sure you're okay? This sounds very serious."

"I'll be okay, eventually, some day."

The stars shone up in the sky, the breeze was fresh and the weather was nice; and still you felt on edge.

You and Sarah were sitting down on her roof, near her window. That's the place where you two sit down to talk when it's something more private, you've done that since you two are kids and were in seek of thrill.

You two were alone, no one could hear you two talking. Or that's what you thought.

Sarah didn't want to pressure you, but the anticipation was killing her. She wanted to know what you were hiding, but didn't know how to ask without seeming rude.

"So, what is it?"

You gulped down and stared at your own hands, playing around with your rings nervously. You had to say it, Sarah deserved to know at least a part of the truth.

"I'll understand if you decide to not support me with this," you started with a shrug, making Sarah's brows furrow in concern.

"Whatever it is..."

"I mean it, Sarah. First you gotta know before making any promises."

"Alright, okay... what is it?"

"I'm...." you closed your eyes for a few seconds, gathering strength. "I'm pregnant."

The 'and Rafe's the father' detail didn't quite escape your lips, it got stuck in your throat as well as your breath.

"What?" Sarah asked, it wasn't a mean tone, or a derogatory one, she sounded utterly confused.

"I'm pregnant," you repeated. "I think I've been pregnant for 2 weeks, give it or take."

Sarah remained silent as she processed your words. You were pregnant? Her mind rushed with all sorts of questions, the most obvious one being who the father of the baby was.

The thought of Pope crossed her mind, but you had met him exactly two weeks ago. Sarah knew Pope was too much of a gentleman to get in your bed as soon as he met you; he was too old school, and way too chivalrous.

So, who was it?

You sensed the question coming, since you'd purposefully left that information out of the revelation, so you hurried to add.

"And I have no clue of what to do," you shrugged, pretending to not be deeply troubled by that matter. "I'm-, I mean... am I ready for something like this?"

Sarah stared at you silently, not sure of what to say. You were one of the strongest, bravest people she knew, without a single doubt, and she admired you for it. But having a child right now? Even though you're someone mature enough, having a baby is something big, it's definitely not a game and it would change your life as you know it.

"Well," she placed her hand over yours and gave it a squeeze. "Whatever it is that you choose to do, I'll be here to support you, in the good ones and the shitty ones, remember?"

You smiled softly and nodded your head, remembering the promise you'd made to each other when you were younger.

You couldn't help but wonder if her mind would change if she knew who the father of the baby is.

The words echoed in Rafe's head again, and again.

'I'm pregnant.'

He'd been smoking in the front yard when the sound of your voice reached his ears, it had been days since he last saw you and it bothered him how glad he was to hear your voice.

Rafe hadn't exactly meant to eavesdrop at first, but the curiosity was too much for him to bear. He wanted to know what you two were talking about, hoping there was a tiny chance of him being the subject of conversation.

Rafe wanted to know if there was an explanation for you leaving him in the morning like that. He wanted to know if he'd done something wrong, because the truth is... you,—leaving him the next morning without a word,—had stung like a bitch.

The way his heart dropped when he felt the empty, cold bed at his side was a nagging pain for days. He didn’t know why you leaving before he woke up bothered him so badly, it just did.

He’d been wanting an explanation ever since, and thought he’d finally get it by eavesdropping.

However, Rafe had found out nothing of those sorts. The only thing he accomplished was to eavesdrop your confession to Sarah, and to almost choke with the smoke of his cigarette when you added the detail of being pregnant for 2 weeks exactly.

2 weeks. It had been a little over 2 weeks since you two fucked, so… could it be? Rafe had to know the truth, even if he wasn't even supposed to know about it.

After talking about other things to clear your mind about the issue, Sarah had decided to take a shower and you had set your way out of the Cameron's Residence, thinking of ordering some take out.

However, before you could even set path to your car, Rafe got in the way by standing right in front of you, almost making you bump against his body.

"Is it true?" those were the first words he's said after days, after two entire weeks of not saying a word.

"Is what true, Rafe?" you questioned with a tired tone, looking up at him with expectation.

"Don't play stupid with me," his tone was almost a warning of his demeanor. "you know what I'm talking about."

He couldn't know... Could he?

"If I knew I wouldn't be asking, jerk."

"You're pregnant?"

For a few seconds, you completely froze. Your eyes were staring deeply into his, your whole body tensed and it was highly likely you stopped breathing. His reaction, although it was calm for now, it was something you had been avoiding.

"How the hell do you—" you'd barely started your inquiries, however Rafe made it his life mission to stop you.

"Answer me."

"It's not nice to eavesdrop." you continued your complaints, attempting to walk away from him, but to no avail.

"Y/N, fucking answer me." he said, grabbing you by the arm to stop you from going away, his long fingers held your arm tightly, it hurt slightly.

You wouldn't be able to hide it for much longer, anyway. Sooner or later he would've found out, gossip travels fast in this island, so in a way, it was better if he learned the truth from you rather than someone else.

"Yes," you admitted, freeing your arm from his hold. "I am."

Rafe's expression changed completely, his features shifted from total anger to confusion, and then to an emotion you couldn't quite recognize. Rafe wetted his lips slowly, as he premeditated his next question carefully.

"Is it—" he changed his weight from one leg to the other out of nervousness. "is it—"

You knew what he was trying to ask, even if the whole question couldn't find the way out of his lips. But, did you really want him to know? Did you want Rafe to know he got you pregnant, despite his attitude?

However, there was no need for verbal confirmation, your silence and the way you lowered your head had said all Rafe needed to know.

"Holy shit..." his eyes widened as his whole body tensed under his shirt. "Fuck, fuck..."

The reaction was slowly but surely building up, and you waited in fear for him to snap. It was like watching the countdown of a ticking bomb.

"And are you a 100 percent sure?" he questioned, his hands moving without control; it's something he does when he's going down a spiral.

"Of what exactly?" you asked with a raised eyebrow. "That I'm pregnant or that—"

He rolled his eyes and took a step closer, grabbing you by the elbow and pulling you closer to his body, your chest basically bumping with his as he leant closer, so he could talk in a low voice. "Are you sure it's mine?"

"Yes," you gulped down, feeling slightly intimidated by how close he was to you. "you're the only one I've had sex with lately."

"Yeah?" he asked with narrowed eyes, still not letting your arm go. "And how can I know that for sure?"

The fuck?

"You don't need to know anything, you can fucking trust me when I tell you that it's yours." your tone had been harsher now, you wouldn't take his accusations lightly.

The expression etched on your features and the tone of your voice was what made Rafe snap out of his game; it was as if the reality of the situation fell on his shoulders at once.

"Holy shit."

"Yeah, holy shit." you repeated, once again, freeing yourself from his tight grip.

"What are you gonna do?" his voice wasn't as freaked out as you imagined it would be, he seemed... calm, which honestly scared the shit out of you.

With him, the calm before the storm was terrifying. Eventually he would snap, and you knew it.

"I don't know." you answered honestly.

"Are you gonna tell someone else?"

"I don't know."

"Are you gonna keep it?"

"I-I don't know."

"Are you—" he interrupted himself, frantically moving his hands but not quite getting to the point. "Do you—"

"I don't fucking know, Rafe. I don't know a thing!" your voice raised, although it hadn't been your intention to snap at him like that.

And oh boy, didn't your outburst made him snap.

"How can you NOT know something like this?!" his voice raised considerably, making you take a step back so he wouldn't be yelling at your face.

"Do you think it's easy?!" you questioned him with an honest tone of incredulity while your eyebrows raised. "it's not easy to choose what to do! No matter what I choose, my life is gonna change!"

"Then what's the matter?! Just choose!"

You couldn't understand how could he be so tone deaf. Why couldn’t he be a little bit more comprehensive of the situation, was it really too much to ask? Was it really so difficult for him to put himself in your shoes for once?

Rafe felt close to going out of his mind; he couldn't quite process the scene, what it meant in its entirety.

You were pregnant. You, Sarah's best friend since childhood. You, the person he'd been arguing with daily for the past 11 years.

And he was the father.

"If it's so easy to choose what the fuck to do, then why don't you make the choice, hm?! This is your mess as much as it's mine."

"The difference is that, keep it or not, I don't give two shits about what you do." his tone had been harsh and curt, had it been a blade it would've cut.

Rafe had paused; a pause he needed to convince himself that revealing his feelings at that moment was the best thing he could do after his harsh words.

However, you'd taken that pause as the end of his statement, and it caused you to walk away from him, convinced that Rafe didn't give two shits about the matter; when in reality, he had just paused to gather courage.

As you quickly made your way to your truck, you could hear Rafe calling out your name, following you closely.

"Don't turn your back on me, Y/N!"

A part of you wanted to stop walking and turn around to face him and hear what he had to say, but another side of you feared that whatever he had to add would hurt even more; and you couldn't risk it.

You didn't want to get your heart broken by Rafe Cameron. You hated him, right? So how, and more importantly why, did his words hurt so badly?

You got in your truck, ignoring the way he banged his fist against the window, demanding—yelling at you—to open the ‘fucking’ door.

Without another word, you drove away, hearing Rafe screaming out of anger as you did, kicking the back of your truck on your way out.

What exactly had you expected? Did you really hoped, at least for a second, that Rafe would welcome parenthood with open arms and a grateful smile?

Hell, he couldn’t even keep his shit together.

You had to deal with the consequences now, on your own.

But Rafe would not give up, not after knowing the child is his and that you have no clue of what to do about the situation.

He just wishes he had let you know that before you drove away. Now he was pissed off and you had a valid reason to stay away.

In anyway, he wouldn’t let your anger get in the way. He wouldn't give up on you.

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[AN: sorry if this wasn’t as good as the other one, i promise the third (and final) part will be a good one.]

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