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magpiepills · 6 months
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An Ode To Omar Assarian
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Everybody remember Omar?
Omar is Pedro’s charachter from an episode of a cancel show called Lights Out. It was not great. Omar was…not great.
That’s right. The Juice Collective sat down, watched his episode of Lights Out, and did our best to love Omar Assarian despite the many, many problems. We also entertained ourselves with some very, very unflattering hc. It was a lot of fun, however I won’t be able to rest until Omar is redeemed in the hearts and minds of everyone who sat through that episode.
The hair, the accent, the corny dialogue, the meth(?), the weird sweatsuit thing, the half eaten banana that he just hands off…it’s a lot. So I’ve done my best to salvage Omar through a lengthy list of headcanons that are sure to endear him to us all.
So I present to you in no particular order:
•Omar puts together Ikea furniture without getting grumpy.
•Omar doesn’t consider it cheating if you fool around with women.
•Omar has a savings account he’s been quietly been socking money away in for a down payment on a house.
•Omar watches Drag Race with you and Snatch Game is his favorite.
•Omar found out that you read smut and thinks it’s hot.
•Omar loves Ethiopian jazz and Dave Brubeck
•Omar has clean, well trimmed nails.
•Omar always buys Girl Scout cookies and gets the kind you like.
•Omar isn’t macho about putting on sunscreen.
•Omar gets his friends to help you move and they’re all really friendly.
•Omar is a good cook.
•Omar wears gray sweatpants around the house.
•Omar is a socialist.
•Omar enjoys listening to you talk about the things that bring you joy.
•Omar’s parents are very kind and loving.
•Omar has a good relationship with his parents, they respect each other’s boundaries.
•Omar is a feminist and is happy to let women lead.
•Omar has a good sense of humor and doesn’t take himself too seriously.
•Omar has a degree in English Literature, would like to teach some day.
•Omar is well-read but doesn’t talk about it much.
•Omar votes in local elections.
•Omar says “damn baby girl, you look fine as hell” no matter what you’re wearing and he means it.
•Omar does his share of household chores without being asked to, he does them correctly and without needing to be praised.
•Omar loves dogs.
•Omar keeps a bucket of candy next to his couch, hands you the ones he knows you like when you’re watching tv.
•Omar supports unions and would never cross a picket line.
•Omar smells good.
•Omar flosses
•Omar only started boxing to share a hobby with his dad.
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figmentof · 11 months
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A man crosses the desert that separates his ranch from the town of Bitter Creek on horseback. He is going to visit Sheriff Jake, a friend from his youth, when both worked as hired gunmen. The action takes place in 1910, and the two men are in their fifties. Silva (Pedro Pascal) is of Mexican origin, a solid guy, emotional, elusive, a cheat, if necessary, warm. It's been twenty-five years since he last saw Sheriff Jake (Ethan Hawke), blond, strict, cold, inscrutable, almost the opposite to Silva. That night, at the Sheriff's house, they eat a meat stew Jake has cooked, they drink, and they make love, all of it in abundance. The next morning, Silva wants the party to continue, but he finds a stony Jake, who is nothing like the man from the night before. (This was the first thing I wrote, the sequences that follow that orgiastic night in which both characters confront their past and their present in totally different ways.)
spoilers ahead!
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This is the heart of the story: the argument while they get dressed the following morning. In this argument, the ulterior motives are revealed(as well as the passion that they lived when they were younger, and that is still beating within them, even though Jake doesn't want to admit it once they are sober). Jake has to go after a murderer who, according to an eyewitness, was Silva's son. And Silva has to intercede for him, trying to convince Jake that his son is innocent and that he should stop searching for him. All this, the sheriff’s duty as opposed to a father’s grief, mixed with reproaches and declarations of love from two lovers who haven’t seen each other in twenty-five years and who live their lives at opposite ends of the desert. These are the ten central minutes of the film, the first I wrote. I still didn’t know what the story would be, or if there would even be a story, but my first intention was to give voice to these two middle-aged, queer men who traditionally have remained silent in a genre like the western. I was attracted by the idea of breaking that silence. Brokeback Mountain by Ang Lee is the closest Hollywood has come to telling a story about two men who love each other and talk about it, but the lovers in Ang Lee’s film are shepherds, so I don’t include the film in the western genre.
There are westerns with gay characters, like Warlock by Edward Dmytryk. The script abounds in data about the passionate relationship between its two protagonists, Anthony Quinn and Henry Fonda, but no one talks about it even though their relationship is one of the axes of the film. This turns Dmytryk’s film into a strange western or one with a badly written script. The film is only understood if both of them are lovers, but that word is never mentioned.
Although I’m a great admirer of the genre, I never thought that I’d end up making a western. I greatly enjoyed this shoot, despite the unbearable temperatures of the hottest summer in our history. We filmed in a town built in Almeria for Sergio Leone as a set for his legendary dollar trilogy, with Clint Eastwood. (The Good, The Bad, The Ugly; For a Few Dollars More and A Fistful of Dollars). The passing of time, fifty years of it, has given authenticity to the place, today being dusty and old. The typical artifice of what had been a film set fifty years ago, built back then only weeks before shooting, had now disappeared.
It was also a thrilling experience to work with Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, both extraordinary in their respective roles.
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As for the décor, I have respected the rules of the genre without falling into any anachronistic temptation, except for the song at the beginning, with the voice of Caetano Veloso and the angelical face of Manu Ríos, which gives the film its title.
For the choice of paintings on the walls of the two most important sets, the interior of the sheriff’s house and the ranch where Silva lives, I have turned to artists of the time. In Sheriff Jake’s house there are several paintings by Maynard Dixon, one of the first artists, if not the first, to paint landscapes from the American West, with native Indians and cowboys. For me it has all been a discovery, his work possesses a coloring untypical of the time that brings it close to pop and at times to impressionism. There is also a portrait of the artist Lily Langtry, very famous at the start of the century, who actually made a silent film and whom Ava Gardner plays in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean along with Paul Newman. The other great artist who appears on the walls of the ranch is Georgia O’Keefe, the Mexican landscape that hangs over Silva’s bed.
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello was in charge of the entire wardrobe. We took our inspiration not so much from the reality of the time but from cinema, how actors were dressed in westerns between 1900 and 1915. If anyone wonders about Pedro Pascal wearing a green jacket, I recommend watching Bend of the River by Anthony Mann, where James Stewart wears an identical green jacket. And I have a lot of respect for Anthony Mann and James Stewart.
We are also inspired by Veracruz (Robert Aldrich), specifically for the outfit worn by Silva's murderous son Joe. It is inspired by Burt Lancaster, all black.
And Sheriff Jake, he's in a suit, with a vest and bola tie, like almost all the sheriffs in the Westerns I have watched. Kirk Douglas is one of the models, whether playing a sheriff or a card player, Gun Fight at the OK Corral or in Last Train from Gun Hill, both by John Sturges. I have re-watched many westerns so as not to fall into anachronisms and the truth is that the male wardrobe has changed very little, the sheriff is always the most elegant, usually with a suit, waistcoat (the fabric of the waistcoat was the only thing that allowed you some fantasy, with shiny damasks), shirt and around the neck a bola tie.
The rest of the male characters always wear a scarf around their necks, in different colours and patterns, a checked shirt and a waistcoat. The dresses of the Mexican prostitutes are inspired by El Dorado (Howard Hawks). I have done my research with a multitude of westerns, especially Hawks, John Ford, John Sturges, Raoul Walsh, Anthony Mann, Peckinpah, Robert Aldrich, etc.
As for the narrative in general and the music, I have followed the classical canon. Despite the fact that in Spain we have a great tradition of spaghetti westerns, more than a hundred were filmed in the 60s and 70s. I have not been inspired by any of them and the composer Alberto Iglesias has avoided Ennio Morricone, who would have been the easiest reference.
Pedro Almodóvar
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littledigest · 2 years
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Astro Observation: Commonalities in Serial Killer charts
DISCLAIMER: Any aspects, placements, signs, etc. that I mention here on out do not mean that people with one or all of these are, will become, or will act out serial killer tendencies. I am merely finding common aspects and placements in famous serial killers' charts to delve deeper into the reasons for their actions. As always, one aspect can be expressed in so many different ways. So, take everything with a grain of salt.
Subjects:
Ted Bundy 11/24/1946
Pedro Lopez 10/8/1948
John Wayne Gacy 3/17/1942
Harold Shipman 1/14/1946
Jeffrey Dahmer 5/21/1960
Charles Manson 11/12/1934
David Berkowitz 6/1/1953
Richard Ramirez 2/29/1960
Aileen Wuornos 2/29/1956
If we break down each person's chart by only personal planets, what sign comes up the most often?
Scorpio and Gemini are the signs that came up most frequently. Every serial killer in my list has Scorpio or Gemini in their charts except for Richard Ramirez and Aileen Wuornos.
Scorpio is not a big surprise since this is the sign ruled by Pluto. Death, taboo subjects, obsession, fascination with darker sides of life, control, and power are all very Scorpionic and Plutonian themes. Negative Scorpio traits include being vengeful, manipulative, aggressive, and insensitive. They have innate seductive energy that lures people in as well.
Gemini is a bit more surprising. However, Geminis are curious, clever, impulsive, moody, and good with words. They like to know private information about other people. They are also social creatures, so if they are lacking social connection, things can go south for them. Or, they can use their social skills to lure others to them. The duality of Geminis could go to the extremes; two different personalities in one.
The next most frequent sign is Aquarius. Richard Ramirez and Aileen Wuornos have Aquarius in their charts.
Not a huge surprise with Aquarius. Negative Aquarius energy could mean detachment from emotions, lack of empathy, extreme rebelliousness, pessimism, and coldness. They can be unpredictable and have a superiority complex as well.
The sign that did not appear at all among personal planets is Leo. Taurus and Cancer come in a close second with only one each.
By modality? Not much difference here, but Mutable signs are in the lead. Mutable (17), Fixed (14), Cardinal (13)
By element? Air and Water came up the most with 15 and 13 respectively. Fire and Earth tied at 8 each.
Most common aspect?
Neptune - Pluto (8/9)
This is a generational aspect so 8 out of the 9 have Neptune sextile Pluto, except for Charles Manson. This aspect lasts from the 1940s to the 2030s (Charles Manson was born earlier in 1934). Because this aspect includes such a wide range of people, it does not have a huge effect on our serial killer study. I also do not know their birth times, so I do not even know which houses Neptune and Pluto land in their charts.
Venus - Mars (7/9)
Venus-Mars aspects are typically seen as attractive aspects since they join the planet of love, beauty, and sensuality with the planet of action, physicality, and aggression. From a negative perspective, Venus-Mars can also mean a love for aggression, sexual frustration, and an imbalance between wanting to be accepted/acceptable and wanting to act out in self-interest. May want love and affection, but either in an unconventional way or a part of them fights against or feels uncomfortable with this desire. (Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer are the only two who do not have this aspect; Ted Bundy was known to be attractive to a lot of people and had a certain charm; he does has Venus square Pluto.)
Moon - Uranus (7/9)
Once again, because I do not know birth times, the Moon placements are not accurate. However, I still thought this might be good to look at since there are so many of them. Moon-Uranus gives an unpredictable and disruptive nature to emotions. Their emotional lives may feel unstable, and strong emotions may rise suddenly. They could be rebellious and may feel restless frequently; may desire to separate themselves from others. Childhood could have been unstable/unaffectionate, and these people could lack slow, routine comfort. (John Wayne Gacy and David Berkowitz are the only two who do not have this aspect; David Berkowitz does have Aquarius Moon, which is different from Moon-Uranus but could give a similar flavor)
Sun - Saturn (6/9)
There is self-restricting energy that comes with Sun-Saturn aspects. In a negative light, this aspect shows seriousness, self-denial, lacking a strong sense of self, insecurity, and taking yourself too seriously. This could also show that people deny the Sun-Saturn people their self-expression and acceptance. (Pedro Lopez, Jeffrey Dahmer, and David Berkowitz are the only three who do not have this aspect)
Mars - Neptune (6/9)
Mars-Neptune can be spiritual, elusive, sensitive, imaginative, and dependent. In the realm of serial killers, spirituality can be taken to the extreme; think cult activity, believing a higher power is making you do bad things, etc. (Charles Manson has Mars conjunct Neptune, and David Berkowitz has Mars trine Neptune.) Serial killers can blend in and play in the shadows too, which is Neptunian. They can also assume a different persona, act like a completely different person. Many of these killers were seen as sensitive, shy, and/or polite during the day or in childhood. They can be impressionable; could have been heavily affected by their childhood environments, and acted out physically by imitation or by lashing out. (Pedro Lopez, Harold Shipman, and Jeffrey Dahmer are the only three that do not have this aspect.)
The most aspected planets are in this order:
Saturn (47)
Neptune (46)
Pluto (46)
Moon (46; birth times not accurate)
Mars (44)
Jupiter (42)
Venus (37)
Chiron (36)
Uranus (35)
Mercury (34)
Sun (32)
North Node (21)
South Node (20)
Closing Thoughts
When it comes to serial killers, I see two trains of thought. There is an intense fight between two opposing sides in one person. There is also an extreme detachment from themselves and other people. Saturn is the most aspected planet among these 9 charts, which speaks volumes astrologically about what can push someone to that level of violence and anger. Control, denial, and detachment are huge themes. There is absolutely no excuse for these serial killers and what they did to their victims and the victims' families and loved ones. But it is important to know that most, if not all of them, were denied love and affection in childhood. They were controlled or neglected by authority figures, whether or not this was perceived or for real. And they developed the ability to detach from themselves and other people. They then exert control over their victims and literally deny them their lives. During the act, they detach from any societal morals and ethics and any part of themselves that could possibly say that they shouldn't go through with their violent thoughts.
When there is discomfort within one's self, it builds up and, over time, this pent-up frustration and anger has to come out somehow. This is oftentimes through aggression (Mars) that is ignited by strong emotions (Moon). Serial killers take this to another level (violence, violent emotions)
It is also interesting to see Jupiter within the top half of the list. Serial killers tend to have strong ideologies/principles about the world, people, and everything that is wrong with both. This can also show an urge to expand and inflict their ideologies onto other people.
This is my little "study" on some famous serial killers. Kind of creeping me out right now so...
Everyone, take care of yourselves and be safe!!!
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hausofneptune · 2 months
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[the astrology of hozier] - soft sun aspects (major) | sun trine juno
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hey y'all! i've mentioned wanting to go through hozier's chart for a while now so i'm finally getting around to it. going through every single aspect like i did in pedro's chart took me OUT so we're just sticking to the main/major aspects and going through the houses from now on lmfao. i feel like there's so many aspects/placements in hozier's chart that explain why his music sounds the way that it does, so i thought it'd be fun to go through his placements!
in this series, we'll be going through the major soft aspects (conjunctions, sextiles, and trines) to hozier's sun. we'll be going through the hard aspects to his sun in an upcoming series, as well as the rest of the major aspects between the rest of his planets. please note that when it comes to these aspects, they have to be examined through the lens of the entire chart, as they’re influenced by a myriad of factors within it.
here's his chart for reference!
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sun trine juno (within 1.3°)
in this aspect, the planetary bodies are harmonious and their energies are naturally and positively expressed. the sun is representative of the self. it represents how we show up in the world, our ego, and our self esteem. juno is referred to as the “marriage asteroid,” as it represents relationships and can be indicative of the ideals we have in regards to ourselves and potential partners. its role in our chart shows whether a relationship is characterized by honesty and respect, or betrayal and jealousy. 
with the sun trine juno, these natives seek out a lover/relationship that naturally aligns with their identity and soul’s purpose. their relationships have the potential to boost their confidence, and they typically go out of their way to uplift their partners and give them the encouragement to achieve their own personal goals. 
for those with sun trine juno, they view their relationships as an extension of themselves, which is why it’s crucial for them to maintain healthy relationships, as being in unproductive, harmful partnerships can prove to be detrimental to their personal self image. their relationships also influence them artistically, and they may find themselves more motivated to create and express themselves as a result of their love for their partners. 
the signs that the celestial bodies are in is also significant, in hozier’s case, his sun is in pisces and his juno is in scorpio. this pairing makes for someone who prioritizes having a connection that’s emotionally fulfilling and transcendent. they may desire a partner that they can form a deep bond with, and help them to evolve spiritually. those with juno in scorpio typically desire a partner with “mystique”, who they have to put effort towards understanding and "figuring out". they may experience a power struggles between themselves and their partner, and may even consciously, or subconsciously, seek out complex dynamics that feel intense within their relationships. 
overall, these natives tend to find guidance through their romantic lives. with the trine, they have the capacity to recognize the value in being in love, while still maintaining their independence and feeling worthy even when they’re single. 
as always, if anyone has any of the placements or aspects mentioned in this post i’d love to hear how it personally manifests in your own life and how it impacts your personality, or if anyone has anything to add in general feel free to reach out and let me know! 
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tessa-quayle · 9 months
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a Last of Us x Lasso masterlist
this is @jomiddlemarch​'s list.  i’m the annoying friend who will create a masterlist of a fanfic series you’ve written for The Last of Us (TV) and Ted Lasso.  sorry not sorry.  however, i will genuinely apologize for the amateur-hour board i assembled.
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@jomiddlemarch has written for multiple fandoms - she has 800+ works on AO3. she writes great fics as quickly as i make myself coffee every morning.  like how and what the fuck.  (yes I'm also the roy kent of every friend group).  she’s fucking brilliant and I felt compelled to catalog.
this loose fit crossover series reads a bit better on her AO3.  
summary: angsty slow-burn romance between Joel Miller and Grace Yang (OFC), Jackson’s town physician.  Ted Lasso AU crossover with Ted and Beard.  Ellie, Maria, Tommy are here.  In this house we love Tess.  Other original characters include Lauren (Grace’s friend) and Kian (Grace’s partner while she was at the Seattle QZ).  Set between seasons 1 and 2.  Ted bakes, Beard philosophizes.  Joel and Grace mostly banter and occasionally get down and dirty.  Ellie is Ellie.
main pairing: Joel Miller x Grace (OFC)
ratings: mostly teen or mature (3 fics are slightly explicit)
warnings/notes: grief, mourning, trauma, sexual tension, post-apocalyptic domestic life, medical stuff, mentions of food, references to music and books, oral sex and rough sex (slightly explicit), fluff, coffee shop AU (i know, but trust me it works), airport AU, one fic alludes to miscarriage, profanity 
loose (head)canon for the OFC: Grace is stubborn, weary, does no harm but takes no shit.  Firefly-adjacent during her time in the Seattle QZ.  She’d finished her medical training at the time of the outbreak, so she’d be in her 40s in Wyoming.  (I initially chose Constance Wu as a visual stand-in cause she has a great resting bitch face, IRL she hails from Virginia, and I thought that Southern connection would be nice for Texan Joel Miller but out of chaos changed my mind and opted for Canadian actress Grace Park as a face-claim - same name a coincidence - since she’s older, about the same age as Pedro, and who among us didn’t love her in Battlestar Galactica?  So say we all)
word counts: range from 1.5K-3K
links to the vignettes/chapters below the cut - some of the AO3 stories are accessible if you’re a registered user.  these do not need to be read in order. 
my happiness depends on you - AO3 -  Grace and Joel search for supplies
that might as well be the first sign of the apocalypse - AO3 Tumblr - intro to Ted and Beard in the Jackson universe
your voice is soft like summer rain - AO3 - postcoital angst
y’all know it tastes like garbage? - AO3 - Tumblr - @jomiddlemarch​ hits it out of the park with Ted’s voice in this fic - all the fucking kudos for this one 
good French cooking cannot be produced by a zombie cook - AO3 - Tumblr - Ellie cooks for Joel and Grace, chaos ensues 
but I could never love again - AO3 - Joel and Grace in a bathtub
I walk the line - AO3 - Tumblr - Joel and Grace in the wilderness 
you turned my whole world upside down - AO3 - Tumblr - Joel, Grace, and Ellie banter over beverages
what I like to call making muffins of us - AO3 - Tumblr - the coffee shop AU in which Tess conspires with Grace
turn and face the strange changes - AO3 - Tumblr - Beard speaks, and a fun and respectful nod to a brilliant fic by @laiqualaurelote​
kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths - AO3 - Tumblr - Grace fixes Joel’s dislocated shoulder.  They miss Ted and Beard’s trivia night. 
where might I be, if I were not here? - AO3 - Tumblr - Joel takes care of Grace, hurt/comfort with a side of oh-wait-the-one-bed trope
because you saw me when I was invisible - AO3 - Tumblr - no outbreak hospital AU, Joel and Grace fake-date 
it is love, not reason, that is stronger than death - AO3 - Tumblr - tfw fucking is a coping mechanism for grief (smut)
but ah, united, what reverse we have! - AO3 - Tumblr - fluff and grumpiness - Joel, Grace, Beard, and Ted play charades
and there’s no way back to where we’ve been - AO3 - Tumblr - airport AU - pre and post outbreak.  Did Joel and Grace run into one another during another lifetime? 
only true things even when she wasn’t quite sure what was true - AO3 - Tumblr - oral sex (get it, Grace) (smut)
on the cold earth under the cold sky - AO3 - Tumblr - illness and sadness.  Joel is a kind partner.  Quick mention of Sarah’s mom.
time, doing this to me, may alter too - AO3- Tumblr - when two middle aged folks engage in shower sex - tw: low back pain (smut) 
there are shadows because there are hills - AO3 - Tumblr - bittersweet angst, probably the most authentic and cathartic read you’ll have on this hellsite about these heavy topics (miscarriage, life shit).  Ellie asks Grace questions.  Grace doesn’t tell Joel.
but simply an irrevocable condition - AO3 - Tumblr - domestic lowkeyness with the whole gang: Joel, Grace, Ellie, Tommy, Maria, Ted, Beard
they do become more real - AO3 - Joel as a dad.  Comforting Ellie, referencing Sarah's mom.
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Hi Emma!
I love your tumblr name ❤️
My question for you… how did you come to find yourself here? Did Pedro bring you to tumblr? If so, was it because of a character or the man himself?
Hi Kat 🫶
Thank you! I thought I would try to embrace my imperfections - of which there are many 😆
Thank you as well for such a great question. The short answer is that Joel Miller brought me to Pedro and Pedro brought me back to tumblr. I’ve been here before as part of another fandom but that got pretty quiet and I stopped being as active.
The (much) longer answer is that I saw TLOU advertised (a giant billboard near my house that I did not make the most of at the time 😏) & it looked like my kind of show. I watched the first episode, saw Joel and thought 🔥🔥🔥 my GOD! WHO IS THAT?!?! 😍
I went straight online to find out more about the character & the actor & that was it… obsessed!
That wasn’t enough though, I needed more & I remembered about tumblr so here I am.
Joel is by far my favourite character & not just because of how good he looks in those jeans or loading a gun 😉 but also for the emotional rollercoaster he takes us on as we get to know him & as he adjusts to the life he finds himself leading & the people that become part of that life.
Got to give a special mention to Frankie though who I cannot resist either ❤️‍🔥
And as for Pedro sigh that utterly gorgeous man has absolutely charmed me - there is no hope for me now. I am besotted & I could not be happier about it hehe. Of course it’s not just about his devastatingly handsome looks - the respect & support he shows for others, his values, how much his family matters to him etc just add to his appeal. Honestly, I could go on!
Thank you again for the question, I’m always looking for ways I can be more active in the fandom so have loved doing this.
I love talking all things Pedro so if you or anyone else ever wants to chat (or scream, giggle and thirst) with me then please do send me a message 💌
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kedsandtubesocks · 9 months
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spooky question electric boogaloo part two
ok so i LOVE spooky horror fics (i've only read a few there's not that many out there unfortunately) but i would love to hear which pedro boy you think would be the best person to have with you while living in a haunted house and dealing with the paranormal?
SPOOKY ASKS THE SEQUEL!!
Oh my god I love this?? Like the way I had to stop and think about the range of how they would react…you are thinking in a whole other realm and I am so lucky to be in that orbit Eri 🥹👻✨
Best with dealing/living with the paranormal
Joel: the guy lived and saw people mutate into fungus and immediately stepped into that reality and said yup we’re dealing with it, even without the clickers, Joel seems like he has such a firm rational level head that would keep you calm or maybe rationalize any hauntings (but of course will take any happenings seriously)
Javi P: this might be me projecting a bit of my own Mexican brujeria I was raised with but I see him being lightly respectful of spirits and superstitions, like he won’t immediately believe there’s a ghost in the house but once he gets the proof or experiences it himself he’s grabbing a San Miguel candle or having Chucho see if he knows someone who knows someone who can do a house cleanse, he also would be the most reassuring! I think we see how Javi is so comforting during hard situations and no matter what y’all faced he’s your rock 💕
Dave York: doesn’t believe in ghost or spirits and would simply buy you a new house if you believed the old one is haunted
Jack: best for humor purposes, I think he’s maybe a bit superstitious but nothing too extreme and is more rational than anything, he would bang pots and pans telling any ghost to shoo and get out of his house to make you laugh, would be cooking dinner and flat out ask the ghost if they’re allergic to anything
Wow I loved this?? So much??? I love you??? So so much??
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ishabull · 3 months
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Isabel! Huge congrats on your follower milestone! You deserve all those and more and I love having you around. For your questions, PLEASE PLEASE tell me about your sim!PPCU in explicit detail. That’s hilarious. Who’s in love? Who’s died? Who is a master chef?
Wishing you all the best for the holiday season! - Ella (@nothoughtsjustmeds) ❤️
Ella! Hi, friend! Thank you so much! You’re so sweet 🥰
I really hate to inform you that I'm not a CRAZY Sims player (for the most part). I'm one of those people that has Auto Age off and has a strict plan for what I want my Sims to be. I evict the townies from their houses and bulldoze them to make something new. And no deaths (although I did once have a Sim die from a laundry fire. I quit without saving that day to get them back 😬)
Isabel's 50 Followers Celebration
19. Tell me about your Pedro characters in the Sims.
I admittedly only have Din and Marcus P. as Sims right now. At one point, there was a plan to build a house for all of them and then make all of them, and I still think that'd be fun to do. I really wanna take a crack at making Marcus M.'s house, and the new Horse Ranch expansion pack would be GREAT for a Whiskey house.
Marcus is the household I play with the most.
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My Marcus Pike Sim Rundown:
He completed the Soulmate aspiration and currently has the Big Happy Family aspiration, both of which give him the traits of Alluring, Companion, and Domestic.
His other traits include Self-Assured, Art Lover, and Romantic.
His favorite colors are black, gray, and red, and he likes cooking, fitness, gardening, handiness, painting, and video gaming as activities.
He's reached level 10 of the Diamond Agent branch of the Secret Agent career.
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I'm quite proud of his outfits. They're all in some way based on what he wears in the show. And, of course, he's got a wedding ring.
Marcus has a LOVELY little family. His household is based on my series The Way We Were Drawn, so his wife looks a lot like me. She's VERY pretty. They also have two sweet little kids, a toddler girl and an infant boy. Because this man wants a family and you CAN'T convince me otherwise.
Their house is super cute, too. If you wanna download it, my handle on the Sims Gallery is also Ishabull. I'll just show you the front here from the listing (and yes I just uploaded it to the Gallery):
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This household has done it all. Marcus's wife won the LOTTERY and now they have 1,099,583 simoleons. Marcus is our Master Chef—he's reached level 10 of the Cooking skill and is at level 8 of the Gourmet Cooking skill. I have him make a grand breakfast every time there's a holiday. They've maxed out on upgrading all of the appliances in the house (except for adding Fuel Cell because that's lame). They have a small garden with strawberries and carrots (because having a pregnant Sim eat those will influence the odds that the gender is a girl or a boy, respectively). There's a room on the second floor where they make art (but truthfully I see it more as a sex room—I made it after watching How to Build a Sex Room on Netflix). I've contemplated having him switch to the Painter career—I think he'd be really good in the Patron of the Arts branch.
Basically, he's happy, he's in love, and he has everything he ever wanted.
And then there's Din.
Din hasn't had nearly as much play time as Marcus (but let's be fair, I don't think any of my households have had as much play time as the Pikes).
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My Din Djarin Sim Rundown:
He has the Galactic Privateer aspiration, which gives him the trait of Prepared Voyager.
His other traits include Self-Assured, Loner, and Active.
His favorite colors are black and gray, and he likes fitness, handiness, programming, robotics, and rocket science as activities.
He's at level 6 of the Astronaut career. He hasn't reached the point where he can pick a branch yet, and Space Ranger and Interstellar Smuggler could both fit. I think Space Ranger is the way to go, though.
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As much as I could put the Boba Fett armor on him, it just isn't his. And I'm not really a mod person (I barely have enough storage on my laptop for the packs I do have) so I don't have those mods that give you his real armor. Hence, helmetless armorless Din.
Din has his own cyare, another love interest based on me. She looks a little bit more like what I've seen fanart of "Reader" look like than strictly me. There's no Grogu, because quite frankly, I don't wanna make a green human kid, especially when they have a statue of The Child that I could easily substitute instead.
I downloaded someone else's Razor Crest build off of the Gallery and made it my own (although it's a little outdated—it could definitely use some curved walls). It was one of the first things I really built on in the Sims, and so it doesn't use nearly as many packs as I have now.
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I have been wanting to build Din's little cabin from the end of Season 3 in the Sims, but we don't know what the inside looks like and it's killing me! That might just be something that has to wait until we get more details.
He's not yet visited Batuu, but that is something I would like to do in the future. I've done that with another Sim, and it was an absolute BLAST. From what I remember, you can put your Sim on the New Republic, First Order, or Bounty Hunter track. Obviously, Din would be a bounty hunter.
Since I haven't played with the Djarin house as much, there isn't that much to report with them. They have a little galley and the cockpit is basically just a computer room. I turned on debug to get those lovely Mandalorian decorations that they hide, and those go in the hull (along with workout equipment and a robotics station). There was one time that Neighborhood Brawl was happening and Din once got into fights with ALL his neighbors, which include Anna and Elsa from Frozen and Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked. I also got his mood to be Hysterical at one point—which if you don't know, can be fatal to Sims. I don't even remember how I did it, but I do remember desperately trying to calm him down.
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(Yes, I took a screenshot when it happened by taking a photo of the laptop screen on my phone. Don't judge me.)
And like I said at the beginning, I did have an idea to make a house for each of the Pedro boys and then make all of them. I have some packs that I've been eyeing for a while (but haven't gotten because of the laptop storage issue). I wanna bundle Growing Together, Parenthood, and Kid's Room to really perfect the Pike house. Obviously Horse Ranch for Whiskey, Vampires for Max P (which I do have), and so much more. I could probably go on for days (and spend absurd amounts of money) figuring out which packs could fit best with a house for each Pedro boy.
I'm finally getting to the point where there's not much else to do with the Pikes with the way I play, which is a real shame considering they're my go-to for Live Mode. I spend a lot of time building (hello. interior designer here) and then never fill those houses with Sims—either that or I make the Sims and play with them once. Maybe I'll start planning out a new Pedro Sim to make. I do wanna tackle Marcus Moreno, I think. Plus, then I get to make a Missy as well. I really need more kids in my world.
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July 2023: Gratitude
I'm gonna try
July 1: I have money for rent! And it's the last rent payment in this apartment.
July 2: I stayed in bed till 11 and spent the rest of the day making meat pies. Also started Graceland from s1 bc Pedro Pascal is in it and I had no idea 🤯
July 3: went to the movies (masked the whole time) with Carla, we saw Past Lives, it was beautiful. Got a really nice reading/hung out w Vernisa, also lots of fun
July 4: talked to my mom, who comforted me about my credit score and income woes. Gained a bit of understanding about what I might need to learn during my Saturn return
July 5: made progress w the Real Talk materials, cleaning and packing progress, read before bed and got to bed earlier than usual
July 6: pizza. Orgasms. Ppl coming to view my apartment have been fine w putting masks on. I can get a signed letter from Amada for proof of income. I have most of my rental materials together. Looking at bridesmaid dresses with Kyla and Julia.
July 7: helped Kyla w a package! It was nice to chat for a second, especially when she had a rough day prior headed to Jersey for a kpop concert. I also did really well during a job interview. Started watching Harlem! Filled up a couple more moving boxes.
July 8: Barely remember, but a chill night was had. I think I meant to do all this packing, but I literally just had a drink and relaxed, took a nap that turned into bed lol.
July 9: a quiet Sunday. Surprised myself by ordering more pizza just to get dessert. Packed a solid amount, cleaned some! My wash day took 2hrs!!! I didn’t style it lol, but washed, detangled, and dried between 11pm and 1am.
July 10: prospective tenants didn’t show. Leftover pizza. Will make packing progress. Talked to mom. Emotional support yarn. Might see Rolake this or next week.
July 11: saw a small but nice apartment, will hopefully be able to tour the other more expensive apartment. Got ice cream.
July 12: therapy w Rolake, and the fact that she’s going to cover every other appointment while I see her twice a month. Jeez. Ice cream. Popeyes
July 13: more packing. Another apt viewing no-sho. Busier day in the office but still chill. Cookies.
July 14: pizza that’s open late. Mom who answers the phone. TV.
July 15: strangers with extra earplugs, cake, ice cream. Running into profs who respect you. Ft with siblings who like you. Making it home in once piece.
July 16: I can’t remember. But I fed myself and probably hung out and did nothing. Migraine slowly went away. Started I’M A VIRGO
July 17: work was chill. Thought about making art that isn’t Theatre or film. Talked to mom probably.
July 18: I cooked real food in the midst of awful period cramps. Mom called and I felt soothed. Writer’s group mtg went well. Followed up about social media job, sent my resume, got a positive response.
July 19: pre-approved for the apartment and the meeting w management went well. Pizza and dessert.
July 20: 2nd writers mtg went well. Full approval for the apartment. A lot of sleep.
July 21: a couple of part time gigs might come through. Rejection from a job I’d take out of necessity, not out of interest or joy. Thinking about the fact that I could wait for a job that I actually want, now that housing is *almost* secured. A residency I’m excited about and who’s app I’m technically done with. Good mtgs with Miah and the Director of DEI. Sifiso in the student life office. Iffie’s doing okay and with Sandy. Mom is on her way home. Dad’s good too. Low-stakes comedic TV. Even if I don’t book the thing, I still know I’m good. Knowing deep down that I deserve a full, safe, and fun love.
July 22: a somewhat chill day
July 23: Coney Island and doing a scary thing once
July 24: mock panels that are informative and affirming
July 25: a random day w nothing on the calendar
July 26: therapy isn’t what you wanted to hear but what you needed to hear I guess. Therapists who reiterate that you aren’t bothering them by reaching out via email
July 27: very nice teams at job interviews, the Brooklyn Public Library
July 28: everyone is too busy for aliens
July 29: buckled-down screenplay edits that work, rescheduled flower delivery
July 30: The Bob’s Burgers movie, cleaning supplies, easy food, an optimistic mother, finished program applications
July 31: friends who will move their schedules around for you, ppl who let you know when rules are BS, movers/taskers who are incredibly understanding and good at their jobs
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swan boat for Marauders era!! or st idm! also, i am saying as much as i can remember ab myself (this is messy)
i'm a little awkward guy LMFAO, i'm usually in the background a lot 💔💔 i get nervous when all the attention is on me irl (online i love it icl) and i'm really oblivious (i thought all my trauma was normal).. i've got mommy AND daddy issues but i've got an okay relationship with both of them?? i listen to a plethora of genres LMAO, atm my favourites are metal an classical music (i heart kpop though, esp skz). i've watched all of those silly sigma male movies like american psycho and fight club, i loved both of them!! i like shows like the walking dead, the last of us , game of thrones, and house of the dragon as well. i've got about 108 books, and my american psycho era went so bad i even bought the book LMAO. i'm currently getting into classic books as well!! currently reading crime and punishment by fyodor dostoevsky. ALSO, one of my favourite things i wear daily are my glasses cos they've got square rims!! i watch anime, my favourites atm is attack on titan and devilman crybaby. i think i'm a faily monotone person? i don't think i can express excitement very well even if i wanted to 😭😭 i have horrible memory, i lose my phone easily but i find it pretty easily. i'm desentizised to a lot of things on the internet, say a lot of out of pocket stuff, and i've considered therapy a lot these past few weeks. i leave people on delivered (i respond to close friends dw), the longest so far is a year. at the moment my favourite movies are lord of the rings + the hobbit (all movies), american psycho, fight club, MIDSOMMAR!!!, batman 2022 and joker 2019. i bawl my eyes out when im angry, i'm a picky eater, i've got 0 game and the humour of a 13 year old boy, i am obsessed with hannibal (i havent even watched the show), ozzy osbourne, mads mikkelsen, pedro pascal, and tlou. This might seem really bitchy but favourite moments when im hanging out w friends is when we talk absolute shit LMFAO it's always so entertaining. I feel musicin my body and it's so good!! my favourite bands/artists are kittie, deftones, slipknot, black sabbath, metallica, the smiths, LADY GAGA, arctic monkeys, tyler the creator, lana del rey, RAMMSTEIN, korn, mortician, cannibal corpse, the smashing pumpkins, queen, DAVID BOWIE, mötley crüe, and megadeth!! i dont care what my family has to say about me LMAO, i aim to be more successful than them!!! (i probs will be tbh) my least favourite moments with my mum is when we argue and she just doesnt stop!! idc what shes saying its just the fact that she still has stuff to say but what shes doing is repeating the same stuff LMFAO, it's always a bit funny but its annoying cos she just doesnt stop. I'm a lesbian AND PROUD!!! been a lesbian for ages, but i'm so down bad for a lot of famous men and fictional characters. i've read fanfiction ab vecna, pennywise and barney. I used to play the violin, i played the piano a bit at school but i wanna play an electric guitar or drums!! also i'm like 5'1 LMFAO, in my defence i'm half filipino. the other half is australian (british). I lose motivation for things easily, my favourite videogame atm is minecraft, i lack empathy and its really awks when i have to comfort somebody LMAO MOST OF THE TIME I KIND OF STAND THERE AND GIVE THEM SPACE ☹️ my personality type is intp and i'm in slytherin if that means anything SORRY THIS IS SO LONG LMAO also i think im tweaking but thatsnake is really far down???
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lesbians who love david bowie, the smiths, minecraft, and fictional men? we are one and the same :)
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i ship you with james potter!!
awkward and background? not if he has anything to say about it. of course, if that's where you need to be sometimes for your own quiet space, he respects that, but he'll never let you be on the sidelines of something you want to be a part of. will listen to all of your music, to impress you, even if it's not his taste. despite popular opinion, james has no actual game, it's all a bluff. the two of you will dance around it for ages before actually going out. dates will be you introducing him to muggle tv and watching his brain implode. and you two are definitely (for some reason) having a war on who can scare the other more from jumping out at random alcoves. he isn't that jumpy though. james does not read, not even for you, but he'll like you to read to him even if he isn't listening to the words so much as your voice.
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Hey, @ the people who believe that Pedro's soul lives on within Casita, that means that the scene where Casita rushes to save Mirabel from the falling tower is Pedro once again using his own body to shield someone he loves from certain death and giving himself up to protect them
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There is a saying, from the Africans in Haiti “You European go to church and speak about God, We dance in the Temple and become God.”-African Proverb   Music and dance were highly valued in ancient Egyptian culture, but they were more important than is generally thought: they were integral to creation and communion with the gods and, further, were the human response to the gift of life and all the experiences of the human condition.  Dancers were not relegated only to temples, however, and provided a popular form of entertainment throughout Egypt. Dancing was associated equally with the elevation of religious devotion and human sexuality and earthly pleasures. In Egyptian theology, sex was simply another aspect of life and had no taint of ‘sin’ attached to it. This same paradigm was observed in fashion for both male and female dancers. Women often wore little clothing or sheer dresses, robes, and skirts.   In the African worldview, dance is a conduit of individual and community healing. African conceptualizations of illness and health integrate social, spiritual, physical and mental realms, all of which are impacted by trauma. The Vodou drumming rituals call upon abstract ancestral spirits, called Loas (or Lwas), for their aid, instruction, special powers and strengths as embodiment of certain principles or characteristics. While certain aspects of this religion may share the same roots, it is completely contrary to the stereotype of black magic, witch doctors, pins in dolls, and zombies portrayed by New Orleans style Voodoo (a variation of the name).  The Vodou drumming rituals call upon abstract ancestral spirits, called Loas (or Lwas), for their aid, instruction, special powers and strengths as embodiment of certain principles or characteristics. While certain aspects of this religion may share the same roots, it is completely contrary to the stereotype of black magic, witch doctors, pins in dolls, and zombies portrayed by New Orleans style Voodoo (a variation of the name).  There are so many subtleties and complexities in Haitian drumming, particularly in its relation to the rites and rituals of Vodou, that an overview of this kind cannot truly describe them in any detail. For instance, many of the rhythms have variations, each with their own subtitles, each assisting different loa. A good example of this is found in the Mahi rhythm - Mahi Darielle, Mahi Japeté and Mahi Deté are all variations of Mahi Simp (from the French Simple). However, some discussion of forms and techniques involved is essential.
An extremely important aspect of the performance of this music is the Kasé (from the French Casser, to break). The kasé is a break from the main cycle of the rhythm into a kind of alter-ego rhythm, usually instigated by the maman drum. In some cases, all the drums respond to the kasé with their respective changes, but often it is only the maman who will change, or at least the change in the segon is more subtle. Some kasé patterns stray quite far from the main rhythm, some create a counter pulse to it and others still remain fairly rooted in the pulse. Every rhythm has a kasé, and every kasé has its own way to enter and exit from the main line. Dancers also change their steps to follow the kasé.
The kasé is typically played to assist with aspects of the Vodou ritual, such as pouring libations before the drums. Sometimes these are cued by the officiating priests, sometimes by the maman player himself. However, the most dramatic use of the kasé is to facilitate spiritual possession. If the maman player recognizes the physical signs at the inception of a possession of one of the servants or dancers, he will play a heated kasé to entice the loa and may keep up the intense drumming of the kasé until the chwal in question is fully possessed.
The drums of Vodou employ techniques completely unique to the style. One of the most dramatic and difficult techniques to master is called the Siyé (from the French essuyer, to wipe). With this technique the drummer (usually a segon player) wipes the drum from the edge to the centre using the tips of his index finger, often with the thumb behind for support. As the finger rubs across the drumhead, a moaning sound is produced. The technique is employed as an embellishment on congas and is often referred to as a “Moose Call”. While the tone is very tricky to learn, it is even harder to do in the rapid succession which is required for some rhythms.  Vodou rites are done to call upon spirits, called Loas (or Lwas), for their aid, instruction, special powers and strengths. Loas are ancestral spirits who have become abstracted through the generations to become embodiments of certain principles or characteristics. A great feast is often prepared to entice the Loas to attend. Practitioners of the religion wear white clothes and are assisted by Ougan and Manbo (male and female Vodou priests, respectively) to become “possessed” by the loas. Through singing, dancing, and particularly the music of the drums, spirits come to “ride” their mortal hosts. The analogy of someone riding, and thereby controlling, a horse is given as an explanation of this phenomenon. The word Chwal (from the French cheval) is used to describe one who is “being ridden”. Spirits impart wisdom and direction through their chwals for the servants of the faith.
The loas are divided up into several nanchons (from the French nations), families of spirits from the same ethnic group and/or serving a similar function. The most prominent nanchons are Rada, Nago, Djouba, Petwo (also written Petro), Kongo, Ibo, and Gède. Traditionally each one of these nanchons would have had particular rites, rhythms and adherents. They even would have had their own drums that were unique to that nanchon to call upon its loas. These drum sets are known as batterie (from the French for “set of drums”). Today, due to economic constrictions and social and geographic changes, the drums from the Rada batterie are the most common, with the Petwo drums also extant.
Below is an overview of the several nanchons, the qualities and origins of their laws, and the rhythms and dances associated with their rites.
Rada - The loas of this nanchon are strong, but benevolent, balanced in their treatment of their servants. These are the most revered spirits, and many Vodou rituals begin with adulations for them. They originate from the Fon people of Dahomey (present day Benin). In Fact, the word Vodou comes from the Fon word for “God”. There are many loas in this group. To name a few: Papa Legba – Guardian of the Crossroads; Marassa – twin spirits who represent childhood; Dambala – the serpent spirit who represents energy and life; Ezili Freda – spirit of love and femininity; Lasirèn – mistress of the sea and music. Rhythm and dance styles played for the Rada nanchon include: Yanvalou, Parigol, Zepol, Mahi, Fla Voudou and Daomé.
Nago - The loas of this nanchon represent power. Its members embody attributes of warriors and leaders. They originate from the Yoruba people of south-western Nigeria and are closely associated with Ogun (sometimes written Ogou), the Yoruba Blacksmith-God. The loas in this group have names starting with Ogun, like Ogun Fèray and Ogun Badagri. As such, they are represented by steel and fire. The Nago rites are replete with military imagery. These spirits give masculine, fatherly council and support. The rhythm and dance style associated with these rites is also called Nago.
Djouba - The loas of this nanchon are connected to cultivation and farming. They personify peasants, both in appearance and manner. It is surmised that this nanchon comes from the island of Martinique. The principal loa for this group is Azaka. The rhythms and dance styles associated with this nanchon are Djouba (Matinik) and Abitan.
Petwo - The loas of this nanchon are aggressive, demanding, quick and protective. The origins of this nanchon are unclear, but many believe them to be the spirits of the original slaves and Haiti’s indigenous people (The Taino – almost completely wiped out after European contact), a sort of “home-grown” family of spirits. These spirits were called upon during the slave revolts beginning in 1791 which ultimately led to the defeat of Napoleons troops in 1803 and independence in 1804. The name might be derived from a slave priest of mixed African and Spanish Blood name Don Pedro who was one of the rebellion’s leaders. One of the loas in this nanchon bears his name (Jean Petwo). Another, Ezili Danto - sister to Ezili Freda in the Rada nanchon - is a spirit of love, but with a penchant for violence or revenge. The rhythm and dance styles associate with Petwo include Petwo, Makiya, Bumba, Makanda, and Kita.
Kongo - The loas of this nanchon are ancestors of the Bantu people of the Congo river basin. These spirits are gracious, and enjoy song and dance. In fact, music played for the Kongo nanchon is unique in that it is also popular in secular settings. In vodou worship houses called tanp (from the French temple) dolls representing these spirits are displayed adorned in brightly coloured clothing. Sprits include Kongo Zando and Rwa Wangol. The rhythm and dance style associated with this nanchon goes by the same name.
Ibo – The loas of this nanchon are from the Ibo people in south-eastern Nigeria. Their chief attributes are pride, to the point of arrogance, and are difficult to satisfy. These spirits preside over sacred items called Kanari, clay pots in which the soul of the initiate is said to reside during ritual possession. The best known loa of this group is Ibo Lélé (the chatterer). The rhythm and dance style associated with this nanchon also goes by the same name.
Gède - The loas of this nanchon are the spirits eroticism and death. More accurately they control the cycle of death and life. They are represented by figures in black with white faces. They are also tricksters. The most famous loa of this nanchon is Baron Samedi. He is macabre, obscene and lives in cemeteries. Other loas include Gède Nibo, Baron Lakwa and Gède Zarien. The Vodou ceremony almost always ends with the rites for Gède nanchon. The rhythm and dance style associated with this nanchon is called Banda.
While these seven nanchons all have their distinct attributes, in a more general way the nanchons are divided into two branches, each of which takes its name from one of the nanchons within it. While there is no consensus on this point, it can generally be argued that the Rada branch includes Rada, Nago and Djouba, and the Petwo branch includes Petwo, Kongo, Ibo and Gède. Some people place Djouba under the Petwo Branch, and some others consider the Kongo branch its own entity. For the purposes of drumming, we will use the two-branch differentiation, as rhythms most rhythms being played in non traditional contexts today use either the Rada or Petro batterie.
The Rada batterie and The Petwo batterie display as much contrast as the loas of the nanchon branches for which they play. The table below will illustrate some of the differences  When slave owners forced their Catholic beliefs and saints on them, slaves continued their worship in secret, linking each saint to an African deity and praying to them.
“The slave owners wanted to suppress the religion because they were afraid of the supernatural,” said Carrol F. Coates, a professor of French and comparative literature at the State University of New York in Binghamton who translates Haitian books into English. “They feared to some extent that the spirits could actually have an impact in their world.” 
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Modern x Parallel AU Headcanons Part 5
We got the the house, we got the job, so who wants to hear about the relationships of the Modern Madrigals ? No one? Well, i’m writing it anyway. Past headcanons can be found in my pin post on my profile which i update frequently. 
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-No surprise that the triplets (Juli, Pepi and Brunito) are as close as ever. Brunito never left and the only time they separated was for university. Juli went to cooking school, Pepi did a degree in atmospheric science and Brunito studied anthropology (he is also part of a small acting troupe.) 
-Abuela didn’t have to worry about raising the kids herself and so has a better relationship with her kids. Although she has high expectations for them after going through the school system and being a teacher she realises that each child is different and they can only to their best. Pedro was a great help in giving their kids the freedom they needed to explore their interests. 
- Lu and Doll are actually pretty tight. The two year age difference helps a little bit but its the sound therapy work that really helped them get closer. Despite not having super hearing like Dolores, Doll has always been sensitive to sound whilst Lu having been a former high school varsity athlete always felt pressure. Both of them found comfort in being able to share therapeutic methods from listening to ambient music to meditating to help them cope. 
-Milo is actually pretty close to Brunito and has helped as a stage hand for his acting troupe a few times when he was younger. It’s how he got into acting in the first place. He saw the troupe’s Don Quixote play where his uncle was actually the lead and was hooked ever since. Pepi blames Brunito for why her son is so extra but she secretly loves it. F is more like meh, cause he could use less of Milo’s dramatics over a stubbed toe. Once you’ve heard “i’ve been shot” echoing through the house over a minor inconvenience you’ve heard it a million times. 
-Toni is still the baby of the home and has been very much influenced by his older siblings and parents. Check him vibing to Billy Joel, the Backstreet Boys, Mayday Parade etc. The kid has got a wide variety of tunes blasting through his little ears since his birth. Cause of the age difference there have been times when people thought he was Doll’s or Isa’s kid but a sharp look quickly silences the sinner for that transgression. Cause they are not OLD, HOW DARE YOU ..
- Milo and Mira are the evil twins. Their parents were sure they made a mistake giving birth to them at around the same time but they thought it would be fine like with Isa and Doll. They were mistaken. Twin Terrors never fit two people best than it did with Milo and Mira. Milo was the more mischievous twin but Mira was creative, if the former started something the latter would end it in an explosion of colour. More than once the duo’s parents were called into the school because of one thing or another. Their only saving grace was that Milo was fairly popular and Mira was the A+, honour student. A deadly combination. 
-Isa and Doll are still close as they are the oldest in their respective families but are more like best friends who grew up together. Their time together is more limited nowadays because of relationships, school and work but they always make time for each other and check in. In school Isa and Doll were the Madrigal Beauties, combined they were the whole schools’ interest. You liked one or the other or both, both works too. Isa was outgoing and had a bit of a bad girl rep despite being an A+ student and Doll was the quiet nice one who helped anyone who asked. If anyone tried to say shit or bully one of them Isa would high key slam the person on a wall and threaten bodily harm while Doll would whisper their deep dark secret and will threaten to leak it to the school. 
- Basically Milo and Mira looked like cinnamon rolls and were cinnamon rolls whilst Isa and Doll looked like they could kill you and will kill you. And you best believe they did the same for all the younger Madrigals when they entered school. You don’t mess with their familia. 
-Lu is the only one who was an actual angel and the teachers still weep when they were left with the M&M twins. Cause who would reign them in now? Toni was still in elementary/primary school so that was a No Go. 
-Speaking of Toni, he was considered Madrigal Angel MK II. The second Luisa and his school teachers sighed in relief when he entered at the age of 6. That being said, he was completely devastated when the class pet died over the summer and had to hold him back from killing the kid who forgot to feed him......yea, he got F’s patience but Pepi’s wrath. 
-The kids also spent a lot of time at Aug’s music school when they were younger except Doll who would always run away to Brunito’s shop because she couldn’t stand the new students blaring the trumpet in horrible ways. It was like someone choked on a kazoo and died, she would say. 
-Abuela and Isa don’t have a bad relationship but its certainly no golden grandchild and grandma relationship. Abuela is still a traditional woman so she tends to favour the oldest of the oldest but she’s a lot fairer especially since the other grandkids are not as scared of her and are more willing to be doted on and look for her for comfort. 
-You best believe Pepi and the grandkids got their fury from Abuela. If she heard even a whisper of something bad being sad about her familia she was like a pitbull ready to rip someone’s head off. 
-Pedro was the calm one in the relationship and Brunito, Juli, Milo, Doll, Mira and Toni got it from him. He got on well with both F and Aug, although he was concerned about Aug’s lack of survival instinct and hoped he didn’t cause stress to Juli because of it. 
-Speaking of Pedro, he had a great relationship with everyone. Pepi was definite papi’s girl and Isa loved hanging around her granddad who let her try out new hair colours and paint his nails. Actual best dad and best granddad. He cried each time Juli and Pepi gave birth. 
-Isa and Mira are a lot closer in this world as well. Their similar yet opposite dispositions balanced each other out perfectly. If Isa was mad about something, Mira would be the one to calm her down with a flower distraction or her favourite Frappuccino. Because both of them having nothing to prove, their happy in indulging each others interest and being the youngest for quite a while, Mira has no qualms to act cute to get her older sisters attention. Like:
Isa (Age 16) Mira (12)
 “Isa~ Isa~ can we go to Mcdonald’s please”
“Mami said we are having dinner in a few hours and you’ll spoil your appetite, so no.” 
“Pwease (UWU) i’ll even buy you some nuggies with my pocket money :3″
*Isa struggling to not pinch her sisters puffed up and squishy cheeks*
“We can even stop by the new garden that opened up in the park. I heard they got new flor de mayo’s planted ~”
“Get your coat, let’s go before we’re late for dinner.” 
- Manipulation, the skill every youngest child should learn in order to survive. Bel taught Toni her ways and knows she’s getting played by him when he asks her for something that he shouldn’t have like candy or coffee but she has little self-restraint sooo......
Note: Asks are open so feel free to ask anything you want about either my headcanon or fanfic
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mandoalorian · 3 years
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hello! how would the characters comfort their s/o who was a frontline health worker (for my own sake im pretending the pandemic or sth similar exists in their universes, and theyre not distancing from each other because they live together) who was getting real tired of everything they have to deal with at work and were exhausted from their shifts
Hi darling -- are you a frontline heath worker? if you are, thank for doing all that you do. I have family who are frontline health workers and I know how exhausting and draining it can be, but you guys are true, REAL heroes. never ever forget that.
Headcanon masterlist
How the Pedro boys would comfort a frontline health worker during the pandemic:
Maxwell Lord
At first, he doesn’t want you to work. He doesn’t want you to go in or risk getting sick. He tells you that he’s more than financially stable enough that you don’t need to do this job and he can provide for you for as long as this pandemic lasts. But when you insist, he’s not going to push you. Because he also takes his job very seriously. When you come home he’ll let you lay your head in his lap and he’ll smooth out your hair. He’ll have the house chefs prepare a meal and he’s bought you the softest, silkiest pajamas money could buy.
Oberyn Martell
Gentle touches. Whispers and words of affirmation. So much praise. “You’re doing so well, I’m so proud of you.” -- and let’s be real, this is Oberyn. He’s gonna comfort you with a lot of kissing and a lot of sex, if that was something you wanted. Very passionate love making because, in his opinion, it’s the LEAST he can do for you.
Frankie Morales
When you leave for work, he gets a little nervous. He understands the dangers of you working with sick people, or how it can be incredibly difficult to socially distance in a healthcare work environment. He doesn’t want you to get sick. So every night when you come home, he’ll run a hot bubble bath for you, light some candles and encourage you to relax and wash the day away. He’ll take your laundry and make sure it’s all clean and dry for tomorrow, and he’ll have your favourite dinner cooked and prepared for when you get out the tub.
Din Djarin
Din flies you out to work every day on the Crest, and he’s always there to pick you up at the end of your shift. He’ll be waiting for you. He’s a man of a few words and I think he would struggle to offer verbal comfort, but, he will hold you for a long period of time. He insists a beskar helmet will help protect you from the virus. And he’ll do absolutely anything and everything in his power to ensure your safety.
Jack Daniels
Oh my goodness, Jack would literally come to work with you. Is it allowed? No. Does he care? Definitely not. And nobody is about to argue with Agent Whiskey. He needs to keep a constant eye on you to make sure people respect your boundaries. It's nice, in a way. You get to sit with him on your lunch breaks and show him how you do your job. He takes a real interest in it, too.
Marcus Pike
Dream boyfriend -- we already know he’s Mr. Perfect and has absolutely no faults. Comforting you comes naturally to him. It’s what he’s best at. Pandemic or not, he will always put your needs before anyone elses.
Javier Peña
Sex and smoking are the two things that help Javier Peña during work related anxiety. But... you struggle a little more. You’re not opposed to the sex because Javi happens to be a very generous lover but you need more than that. You need actual real affection and comfort. And at some point or another, Javier finally sees that. He struggles at first, letting himself get vulnerable, but for you, he does it. Soft cuddles in front of the fireplace with that crocheted blanket draped around your bodies. And his touch alone is enough to make you feel better. You know he’s trying his hardest and that means the world to you.
Marcus Moreno
You and Marcus are both literally superheroes, never failing to save the day. In that sense, you’re both like soulmates. He knows you need to go to work -- it’s what you do, and he would never stop you from doing that, but he’d take some time out from the Heroics so he can make sure both your mental health and physical health remain in good condition. He does everything around the house so you don’t need to, and when you come home from work, he’ll always be by your side to tell you how much he admires you.
Pero Tovar
Sickness is common during this kind of era. But pandemics and lockdowns aren’t really thought of. Upon hearing that there’s a new illness going around, Tovar will be very stern. He doesn’t want you to leave the house. Anything you need, he’s at your beck and call. He’ll ride out on his horse to buy healing gemstones, and potions and special wax melts that are supposed to protect you from the virus. He just absolutely cannot risk the love of his life falling sick. He’s always admired that you go out your way to help others. But he just can’t let you go out to work. He needs you more than he’d care to admit. He needs to know you’re safe and okay. Very protective and possessive, but it’s just his way of showing that he cares about you.
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Power Trip (Javier x Reader) {MTMF} [smut]
Title: Power Trip Rating: Explicit  Length: 3300 Warnings: Smut (slight femdom, vibrator, cock tease, cock warming, hand job, using a vibrator on a cock, girl on top, these bbs being softies for each other) Notes: You can find everything about Maybe Today, Maybe Forever here. Set after “Inspiration” in 1995.Thanks to those who inspired this! Unbeta’d because we ride like thieves. Also I couldn’t find any good Pedro gifs that would load :( Summary: After a long week at work, Reader unwinds. 
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Work was rarely stressful since moving to Miami. Sure, there were definitely days that had you choosing whiskey over a bottle of beer, but for the most part — it was a stress-free environment, compared to working for the DEA. 
You missed being home with Javier and Josie, but you loved working somewhere you were actually respected. Where you had control. Where you had a say.
But you fucking hated training weeks. You were up with the sun and usually home well after it had set. For five days in a row. Five thirteen-hour days in a row should’ve been made illegal. 
Javier pressed a kiss to the spot where your ear met your jaw. “You’re a million miles away, baby.”
You blinked, turning to look at him then. “Sorry.” You rubbed at your bare arms as you glanced around the Murphy’s backyard. “I think I worked sixty-five hours this week.”
He chuckled, lazily curling his arm around your shoulders. “Yeah, you did. Is your brain still at work?”
“Sadly,” You admitted as you dragged your teeth over your bottom lip. “We should probably go while Josie’s down for her nap.”
Javier gave her shoulder three short squeezes before he rose up, “I’ll go tell Steve we’re gonna head out.”
Connie was pulling a weekend shift at the hospital, but Steve has graciously offered to watch Josie for the weekend. You had a feeling Javier had something to do with that. 
You pressed the heels of your palms against your eyes, before dragging them down your face as you got out of your seat. You grabbed your beer bottle and Javi’s empty bottle and followed him into the house. 
“Leaving already?” Steve questioned as he looked towards you with a wry grin. “I can’t blame you. They’re working you to death.”
You shrugged a shoulder, “I’ve got a couple days off this week. I’ll rebound.” You looked towards Javier then, an adoring smile spreading over your lips before you looked back at Steve. “Thank you for watching Josie got us.”
“I’m happy to help,” Steve rubbed at the back of his neck, before gesturing around the house. “Gotta keep myself occupied while Connie’s got a double.”
“Thanks again,” Javier clapped him on the shoulder. “Call if you have any trouble.”
“Will do.” He gave a mock salute. “See you both tomorrow.”
You dragged your fingers through your hair, shaking your hair loose, walking alongside Javier as you headed for the car. “I feel bad about leaving early, but I’m not feeling particularly social.”
Javier reached over and rubbed the small of your back, “It’s been a long week.”
You nodded, “I don’t know what I need.” You admitted, rubbing your lips together thoughtfully. “But I would like to take advantage of our childless night.”
“Yeah?” Javier looked surprised by that. “Stress relief?” He walked around the car and opened the passenger door for you. 
“Stress relief.” You stopped in front of him, turning to meet his gaze. “It’s been a week.”
“I did try.” He reminded you with a smirk. “But someone fell asleep.”
You felt your cheeks warm, “I appreciated the effort. Falling asleep does reflect the quality of your work.” By the time you had gotten home Wednesday night, Javier had already gotten Josie fed, bathed, and put to bed. 
You scarfed down leftovers, hopped in the shower to save time in the morning, and had attempted to take advantage of a somewhat early night with him. Instead, you’d fallen asleep mere minutes after he’d settled between your thighs.
“I’m not gonna hold it against you, baby.” Javier assured you with a chuckle, leaning in to press his forehead against yours, brushing his knuckles down your cheek. “What do you have in mind?”
You tilted your head and kissed him, “I’ve spent all week in control and I think I’d like that to carry over.”
Javier smirked, his hand dropping to your hip and giving it a squeeze. “Here I thought you’d want to be out of control.”
You shook your head, stealing another kiss. “Tempting.” You brushed your nose against his before ducking into the car. He shut the door closed for you before walking around to the driver’s seat. “You know how much I enjoy taking what I want from you.”
“And I love giving it.” Javier reached over and gave your thigh a squeeze. 
“How’s your shoulder?”
His brows rose upwards as he started the car, “Not bad.” He admitted, rolling both of them to test that statement. “You planning on tying me up?”
“Maybe.” You rested your elbow on the center console, angling yourself towards him as you watched him. “Did you like it when I used my vibe on you?”
His Adam’s apple bobbed in his throat. “I did.” Javier pressed his tongue to the inside of his cheek. “It was different.”
“Might be fun.” You reached over and rested your hand on his leg. “Keep your eyes on the road.”
“Baby—“
“I’m not doing anything you don’t do to me when I’m driving.” You pointed out, keeping your hand right there. Your fingers were curled towards his inner thigh, mere inches from the slight bulge of his cock. 
“You’re a menace.” Javier shot you a look as he stopped at a light.
“I’m just resting my hand on your thigh,” You said sweetly. “Can I not touch you now?”
He swallowed thickly, “You know what you’re doing.”
“I’ll remember this next time you’ve got your hand on my thigh.” You gave his leg a squeeze before releasing your hold on him with a dramatic sigh. “Now I might not be as kind as I had planned to be.”
Javier snorted, “I’m sensing a power trip.”
You grinned, “Your favorite kind of trip.”
He rarely admitted it aloud, but he loved when you took charge, nearly as much as you enjoyed him overpowering you. You were certain you knew exactly what he got up to in Colombia and you were fairly certain you were the only who had gotten Javier to relinquish control. 
And it looked good on him. 
 ——
 “You’re certain you can handle both arms being tied up?” You questioned as you looped the soft fabric of your scarf around his left wrist, drawing it up above his head. “I don’t mind leaving your right free.”
“Both.” Javier assured you, using his still free hand to grab at your hip. You were still fully dressed, but he’d already lost his shirt and jeans on the way to the bedroom. “I’ll use my word if I need to.”
You nodded, “I’m using a loose knot.” You explained as you drew his hand away from your hip and bound it to his headboard beside the other arm. “You can pull free if you really need to.”
“I’m not going to.”
“This isn’t just about me,” You reminded him. 
“Baby, I’m here for the show.” Javier clicked his tongue against his teeth as he shifted beneath you. 
You cupped both of his cheeks as you leaned down to kiss him. “I promise you’ll have a good time.” You told him, brushing your thumb over his bottom lip. 
“I already am.” Javier assured you.
You kissed him once more on the lips, before trailing your mouth down the column of his throat. You scraped your teeth over the curve of his collarbone before you slid down the length of his body. 
Your hands touched everywhere they could reach. Dragging over his waist and ribs, sliding back up over his soft stomach. “You’re almost as tense as I am.” You remarked, nipping at the soft flesh there beside his navel. 
“I can assure that one part of my anatomy is very stiff.” Javier quipped with a strained chuckle.
“I noticed.” You smirked up at him, with the way you were laying you could feel his cock pressing against your stomach. 
You left another gentle bite against his stomach, before you moved back up the bed to hover over him. “You look good like this.” You told him, running a hand up the length of his forearm to where his wrists were bound. 
Javier ran his tongue over the edge of his teeth as he looked up at you. “Not as good as you look when I’ve got you tied up.” He shot back, rocking his hips beneath you as you strapped him. 
“The night’s still young.” You told him, before you moved to get off of him. You sat down on the edge of the bed, leaning over to pull out the box you kept in the drawer. “Though, when I’m done with you…”
He snorted, “Do your worst, baby.”
You brandished the hot pink vibrator, “Still up from me using this?” 
“Yeah.” He nodded, his eyes lingering on your face as he turned to watch you. 
You knelt on the bed beside him, reaching out to rest your hand over the prominent bulge of his cock. “I love how worked up you get for me.” You told him, sliding your fingers down to tease his balls through the fabric of his boxers. 
“Did you take care of yourself this week, Javi?” You questioned, squeezing ever so gently before releasing your hold on him. 
He huffed quietly, “Yeah.”
You smirked, “I’m jealous that I didn’t get to watch.” You laid down on the bed beside him, shifting downwards so your head was parallel with his cock. 
“I can assure you it wasn’t anything to write home about.” He drew in a ragged breath, “Happy to give you an encore presentation.”
“You’re ridiculous,” You rolled your eyes as you picked up the vibrator and switched it in the lowest setting. 
Javier’s stomach clenched as you brought the toy down against his cock through his boxers. He squirmed beneath your attention and you couldn’t tell if he was trying to get closer to the sensation or pull away 
You used your forearm to keep him pressed against the bed as you increased the speed to two. “You like that?”
“Yes.”
You dragged the toy over the length of him, watching as his pre-come darkened his boxers at the head of his cock. “I can tell.” You pulled the toy away, keeping your arm draped across his stomach. 
“Baby, holy shit.” 
You smirked, leaning over to press your lips to his covered cock, letting your warm breath play through the fabric before you returned the toy to his length.
Javier groaned, a throaty desperate sound escaping him as he bucked beneath you. You switched the toy up another setting, running towards the head of his cock, keeping it there for two beats before you pulled away entirely.
“What the—“ He rocked his hips upwards. “Fuck.”
You sat the still vibrating toy aside on the bed as you moved to peel his boxers down his hips part way. His cock sprang free, heavy and hard as it leaked with arousal. 
“Wouldn’t it be a shame if I didn’t let you come?” You questioned, cupping his balls in your palm as you looked up at him innocently. You curled your fingers around his cock, leaning up to sweep your tongue over the head. 
“You’re not that cruel.”
“I might be.” Your eyes flashed to his face as you brought the toy back to his cock, dragging it over the length of his cock, before switching it to a lower setting. 
Javier keened. He bucked beneath you and struggled with the scarf wrapped around his wrists. He looked just this side of crazed and desperate. 
“You’re going to fucking kill me.”
“Where’s the fun in that?” You questioned as you moved to straddle his legs, leaning down so you could take the head of his cock into your mouth. You swore you could feel the way that he throbbed as you slid your tongue over the sensitive bottom of his length. 
Javier started to say something, but he didn’t get a chance to say anything once you placed the toy against the base of his cock, letting the vibrations work through him as you took his Vick in until it hit the back of his throat. 
You retreated, just as you thought he was a second away from coming. His back bowed up off the bed, his rutting upwards. He swore— in both English and Spanish as you sat back and watched. 
“You look so fucking hot right now, babe.” You told him, reaching down and running your hand over his lower belly. He was flushed and wild-eyed, lips parted and brow glistening with sweat. 
You couldn’t help yourself. You leaned forward to kiss him, trapping his cock in between your bodies. He hissed and you couldn’t tell if it was pain or pleasure. “Javi, are you okay?” You questioned, stroking your fingers through his hair gently.
“I need to come. Fuck.” He grunted out, his dark gaze fixing on yours. “Baby, don’t be mean.”
You ran your finger down his nose and kissed him, “I can stop if you’d prefer.” You said coyly. “I do need sleep.” You teased him. 
“Baby.”
You frowned, “Do you want me to stop?”
“No.” Javier assured you. “Did I use my safe word?”
You shook your head, before sitting back up, keeping yourself straddling his lower thighs. “Say the word and I stop.”
“I’m good.” He promised you, twisting his arms in the binding to give you a thumbs up. 
You snatched up the toy, switching it to the highest setting. Javier’s eyes snapped open as he stared down at you, which only urged you on.
You pressed the toy against his cock, right beneath the head of his cock before sliding it down the length of him and turning it off entirely.
Javier groaned loudly, fingers clenching into fists at the headboard. 
“You good?”
He grunted in response.
You moved to get off of him, peeling off your tank top before shimmying out of your denim shorts. “I had considered not letting you come at all.” You told him as you laid back down on the bed beside him, running your hand over his stomach as you tilted your head to look up at him. “But I’m not mean.” 
You shifted further up the bed until you were settled with your cheek pressed against his shoulder. “And I want to feel you come in me.” 
Javier groaned, “If I had known we could’ve been doing this after hard workweeks in Colombia…”
You snorted, cupping his jaw and turning his head so you could kiss him. “You knew exactly what I was capable of.” You reminded him with a grin. “I love you.”
His expression softened, a warm smile playing over his lips. “I love you too.” He strained against the scarf so he could catch your lips. “I’d love you even more if you were riding me right now.”
“So demanding for a man tied up,” You teased, running your tongue over his bottom lip before you pulled back. You’d needed this. The power, yes, but also the lighthearted freedom that came from exploring with Javier like this. 
You leaned up on your knees, making a show of hooking your fingers into the waistband of your entirely unsexy pair of cotton underwear. But Javier didn’t care. 
“Like what you see?” You questioned as you shifted to slide them off your legs entirely as you maneuvered yourself to straddle him once more. 
“I see a lot I like.” Javier retorted, his gaze raking over you, adding to the fire burning between your thighs. Just from teasing him with the toy, you were slick with desire — ready for him. 
With the toy and teasing Javi now forgotten, you curled your fingers around the base of his cock to keep him steady as you lowered yourself onto him. 
Javier cried out your name as he bucked his hips upwards, driving the full length of his cock into you as you sank down onto him. You stilled atop hunched inhaling and exhaling slowly as you kept him buried within you.
“Baby, what are you.”
“Shh.” You told him, pressing a finger to his lips to silence him. Javier’s tongue darted out to sweep over your finger and you let him take your fingers into his mouth. His teeth scraped lightly over your skin, but his tongue was quick to soothe it. 
“Do you like that?” You questioned, rolling your hips, keeping him inside of your cunt as your ground yourself against him. 
“Fuck, yes.” He answered, his stomach muscles trembling with the effort he was exhausting to remain still beneath you.
“Javi?”
You pointedly rolled your hips and clenched around him when he didn’t respond. 
“Hmm?”
“Can you behave?” You questioned and he nodded. “Slide your hands out of the scarf and fucking touch me already.”
Javier chuckled, the sound a low rumble in his chest as he twisted free of your bindings easily. His hands moved to your ribs, holding you there before he trailed his hands down to your sides and grabbed at your hips. 
He let you guide the movements, watched you with pure adoration as you moved atop him. He relinquished so much to you — freely and willingly. 
So much of this had been there that first night. The passion, the desire, and the love. 
You sank forward, continuing to roll your hips, grinding onto his cock as you sought out his mouth once more. You ran your fingers through his hair, cupping his jaw as you kissed him. 
“Baby,” He started to warn you, but he wasn’t quite quick enough. Your name fell from his lips as his expression was transformed by his release. You’d teased him long enough. 
His cock pulsed as he spilled within you. Javier slid one hand up your back, grabbing at your hair as he looked up at you. “Fuck. Baby, I’m sorry.”
“Don’t apologize.” You brushed your nose against his as you fumbled for the abandoned vibrator. You grabbed ahold of it, prying his hand off your hip and pressing the toy to his palm. 
Slowly you sat back up, keeping the softening length of his cock within you as you circled your hips. You combed your fingers through your hair, tossing it back over your shoulders as you fixed him with a look.
Javier didn’t tease you the way you had teased him. He switched the vibrator onto four and pressed the tip of the hot pink toy against your clit.
You squirmed on his lap, your inner walls fluttering around his cock. The direct vibrations were enough to set you off. You arched your back, rutting against him as you came apart for him, milking every last drop of his own release from him. 
Javier ran his hand up the center of your stomach, his fingers playing over your breast bone as they moved higher and curled around the back of your neck. He kept his hand there as he slowly sat up, his other hand holding your hips to his as he drew his knees up behind you. 
“Keep your eyes on me.” Javier commanded softly, as he brought the toy back to your clit. 
“Javi.” You breathed out as he pressed it against that throbbing little bud of pleasure and sent you careening over the edge anew. You weren’t even certain if it was a new orgasm or if he’d managed to prolong the first with an intense effect. 
You grabbed his wrist, pulling his hand away. He got the message, shutting it off and tossing it aside. 
“You’re fucking incredible, baby,” Javier praised as he peppered kisses down your throat. “I’m so fucking lucky.”
You curled your arms beneath his, your hands pressed flat against his back as you sank forward against him. “So am I.” You murmured, more than ready to bask in the afterglow of the cure to a long week. 
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nicad13 · 4 years
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What does Din Djarin Want?
Pedro commented in the Entertainment Weekly article about exploring Mando’s motivations in the second season. “On a moment-to-moment basis, he’s discovering that question: ‘What do you want?’” This got me wondering about the possibilities. It feels like he’s pressed between a rock and a hard place for most of Season 1, doing his best to choose the least crappy of his options, without always succeeding. What he wants has largely been a moot issue – what he wants hasn’t mattered. So I feel like we first have to think about what’s been driving him to start, with what little information we’re given.
1.       Greed? Nope.  Not on a personal level, anyway. When Greef pays him in the first episode, he puts four disks of Calamari Flan on the table. Din puts all four on the table when he goes to the covert, keeping nothing for himself. He doesn’t even ask for the pauldron – the Armorer offers it to him, and mentions how his generosity will sponsor many foundlings, to which he agrees.
2.       Friendships among the covert? Doesn’t look like that, either. He walks by a bunch of other Mandos in the corridor and doesn’t so much as give anyone a nod when they turn in his direction. No one comes to his aid when Paz tries to unhelm him for dealing with the Imps. (Perhaps rightly so – Paz knows whatever Din did to get that much beskar from Imps had to have been horrible, and there’s no honor in earning back what was theirs to begin with.)
3.       Family? Not at the start. When he enters the covert in the first episode, a few kids run by him and he walks right through their group like they’re not even there. He doesn’t do the kid thing. He might be starting to reconsider that while on Sorgan. He flat-out admits that it would be nice to settle there, but at that point, he knows he’s not ready. And despite all the Omera-hate going on around the fandom, he takes all the time in the world to stop her from lifting the helmet, in great contrast to his reflex-like reaction in all other circumstances. She clearly impresses him with her abilities with a rifle (Mando catnip right there) and he’s there for three weeks – a lot may have happened between them that we don’t know about. I’m a solid maybe on this one.
4.       Sponsoring the covert, particularly the foundlings. As far as we can tell, Din gives every dime he earns to the covert, with special concern for the foundlings. To the point where he’ll even sell a foundling to Imps to provide for the ones at the covert. (For a little while, anyway.) His devastation at the slaughter at the covert is quite clear, despite the fact that he doesn’t seem to have any friends there and isn’t even familiar enough with it to really know his way around other than from the entrance by the bazaar. He’s also keen to stay with the Armorer to help and send the others on their way. I’m so puzzled by his fierce dedication to a place he seems to have so little connection to despite the fact that this is the only thing I can tell that made him tick to begin with!
All of that said, what might drive him in Season 2?
1.       The Darksaber? I have to wonder if he even knows about it to begin with. It’s an ancient saber built by Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian Jedi, so it’s both a Mandalorian and a Jedi artifact. Din has no idea who the Jedi are until the last episode of S1. No doubt he will learn about it in S2, but I’m wondering how much about it he will learn? At the very least, it’s something that the Empire has robbed from Mandalore, just like the beskar, and Din is going to want it back at the very least to get it out of Imperial hands. Wookieepedia describes it as “respected by the Mandalorians as a symbol for the leadership of House Vizsla, and later Death Watch.” Some feel that it’s a powerful enough symbol that its owner can unite all of Mandalore. What Din will do with it once he gets it is up in the air. He doesn’t strike me as a leader of that level, at least not yet.
2.       To keep or return the child? Din’s attitude towards the kid evolves substantially over the course of the first season. He’s ready to dump him off on Sorgan, but not entirely for selfish reasons. He clearly wants the kid to be happy, and does sound pained at the idea of separation, even if he can’t admit it to himself. “He’ll get over it. We all do.” (You don’t sound convinced, Din.) When they get to Tatooine, Din panics when he can’t find the kid where he left him in the bunk and takes it like a champ when Peli rips him a new one about taking care of kids. By the time they get to Ran’s station, Din flinches when Mayfeld fake-drops the kid (after not flinching when Xi’an comes at him with a knife), and has apparently reached the point where he’s having one-sided conversations with the kid. “I told you that was a bad idea.” While this progression of affection seems evident, it all gets turned on its side when they get back to the covert and the Armorer tells Din to find the child’s people. “You wish me to train this thing… You expect me to search the galaxy for the home of this creature and deliver it to a race of enemy sorcerers?” This thing. This creature. I dunno about anyone else, but Din’s choice of words to refer to the child here feels downright chilling. Particularly since he called him “the baby” once or twice shortly before. Maybe it’s just the concussion talking… I dunno. He’s back to more affection and one-sided conversations by the end though. “Why don’t you hang onto that.” I’m guessing this will be something he struggles with in Season 2.
3.       Omera? We’ve not seen anything about Julia Jones being confirmed for Season 2 (that I’m aware of), but we know that folks on this production can keep their mouths shut on huge spoilers when needed. One of the episode titles is “The Return.” Return to where? Sala Baker mentioned that he would be back for Season 2. He played the Klatoonian Raider Captain on Sorgan, but it’s entirely possible that Baker will play a different role all together. The evidence is admittedly flimsy on this one.
4.       Cara? She takes a hard turn from “STAY WITH ME MANDO” to “I’m gonna stay on this crappy planet” in the last episode, much to Din’s disappointment. “You’re staying here?!” She doesn’t do the baby thing. She’s also the first person to ship Din and Omera in the first place. “Settle down with the beautiful young widow…” She strikes me as the kind of person who goes after what she wants, and that’s at least three deflections. She loves Din like a brother, but that’s about where the evidence runs out. But who knows? Things may evolve.
5.       Revenge? So far we are of the understanding that Din’s village was attacked and his parents killed by Separatist droids. We also know he was rescued by Death Watch. Fans of the Clone Wars series will also recall that Death Watch was a terrorist organization that was not above staging Separatist attacks only to swoop in and “save the day” to gain political favor. If we put two and two together… well… see the source link below for more details on that possibility. Esposito’s quote about “Maybe there’s an opportunity to get [Mando] to fight some battles for me” has me really wondering about this. IF Din’s parents really were murdered by Death Watch, is Gideon the one who tells him? As former ISB, he would likely know this kind of thing. How then will Din play his disdain for the Empire against his rage against Death Watch? Imagine the taunting. Imagine the angst. This possibility is the one that really has me cracking my knuckles in anticipation.
The next couple of months cannot go by fast enough!
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