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People: Orym didn't push Laudna into anything!
Marisha: Yeah he pushed Laudna into killing Bor'dor
Liam: Yeah Orym pushed Laudna into killing Bor'dor and he suspects she was inviting Delilah back
#it's just funny#let Orym be a complicated soldier#it's better that way#it's juicy! welcome the drama guys!#Laudna went super dark and killed a dude#and Orym gave her the little push she needed even though he suspected Delilah would come back#because and I quote Liam 'yeah we are gonna need that'#(I'm referencing 4SD here)#critical role#marisha ray#liam o'brien#laudna cr#orym of the air ashari
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DP x DC AU: Letters and Paper goods are easy to store, and therefore, easy to hide. Danny has drama to monger though.
Tim Drake becomes a ward of Bruce Wayne at the same time the Drake Corporation is crumbling, and his father's health is declining. Dana, his father's physical therapist turned new wife, isn't optimistic these days, and Tim can read the writing on the wall.
Times have changed and Bruce and Dick are treating him with kid gloves. Jason Todd is alive again, been there suffered that. Young Just-Us has proven yet again to be his true family... But Bruce 'welcomes' him home the second the fake uncle is sniffed out.
So, Tim rationalizes, If Drake Corp is going down, then so shall the reason he spent his childhood abandoned. The many, many archeology digs his parents left him for over the years and their many, many stolen historical pieces. Tim is ready and able to get rid of them all.
He first returns the artifacts that have obvious origins to the people with whom they belong. Then it starts to get a little hazy as to where each item stolen is from. The paper goods are the hardest to place.
Years later, Tim has almost completely emptied his parent's old home of their stolen goods. By now, he runs a fortune 500 company and is working as Red Robin. Going through the last of the archives means going through the very last objects his parents ever preferred over his company, and he can't wait to be rid of them.
A glowing green envelope however... this one he feels compelled to keep. He hadn't known it back when he started this project- but somehow his Parents had found objects drenched in the essence of the Lazarus Pits. And it wasn't just one letter, it was dozens and dozens.
Tim Drake knew it would be risky to move them, but he needed to get these letters to an ex-league member to understand what the language of the dead was trying to proclaim.
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Danny hates a fetch quest but apparently Ghost Writer is having a bad day. It starts with Danny running by the guys library to have a chat when all of a sudden, the question of certain... ghost relations... came up. Danny is always more than thrilled to hear about how the various ancient-as-in-old ghosts interacted with the Ancients-as-in-yikes ghosts.
Ghost Writer finally admitted to the monarch in training that if he wanted to know so badly, that he could track down Clockworks old letters. They'd been scattered well before Ghost Writer could properly work on the ghost archives (read: was still alive), and it wasn't until he'd long worked on the library that such affairs were noted as missing.
The potential for gossip was just too good! A call home to Sam, Tuck and Jazz to let them know he was on an adventure, and then Danny flew off with little more than some hints by GW and an annoyed nod of cryptic agreement by CW.
Danny goes about wondering Gotham as himself, not yet seeing the need to be Phantom, when he runs into the very guy he was looking for.
"Hey- you don't happen to have a shit ton of letters written in the language of the dead do you?" Danny smiles as innocently as possible as he watches all seven stages of grief play out on the guy's face. Then something changes and Danny can tell that this guy is like, scary competent.
"I do, however, I was double crossed and a shit ton of assassins are on their way to try and take them."
"Uh... Bummer for them I guess? I'll just take them and go- I don't even really need to keep them if you want em back-"
"Assassins. They won't exactly leave empty handed."
"Huh. Well... Wanna come with? These are supposed to have some pretty juicy drama in them." Danny awkwardly places a hand on the back of his neck.
A knife being thrown in their direction was enough to get this guy to make a decision.
"Let's go spill some tea then."
Danny grins as he pulls the guy through a rapidly drawn portal, ignoring the wide eyes he makes. Turns out his name is Tim, and walking him through afterlife drama is the best- how does he know so many dead assassins??? One of these letters is about a guy who took Tim's spleen??
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Do you love detective stories but hate cops?
Do you love gay detective stories and hate capitalism?
Like disabled main characters who's disability actually comes up?
Like characters of color but not in the mood for stories on racism?
Tempted by the thought of romance at ages of 30+?
Does the idea of stories so queer you'll hesitate before calling any character a "man" or a "woman" make you think "Ah, yes pronoun shenanigans, just like my discord used to make"
And you into an abundance of strong, diverse female and nonbinary characters?
Do you fight for women's wrongs?
I know rep-only recommendations can be annoying, but I'm trying to grab your attention to promote some Indie media. Luckily, though, this post isn't rep-only!
To read my full reccomendation and review of Three of Hearts, click below. ♦️♥️♣️♠️
And if you aren't in the mood for a new thing right now, consider reblogging! Maybe even ping a friend who might be into this! You love supporting queer indie creators!
Note: I am not involved with the making of the show or the game space Kings. I just really like this podcast.
The story
♠️♣️♥️♦️Three of Hearts♦️♥️♣️♠️ centers on two paragovernmental agents in a fantasy, post-war, queernormative 1950s.
Roughly 20 years before the opening, a set of heroes purged magic from the world to turn the tide of the war. But scraps of this thaumaturgic energy still remain. S.U.I.T.S (securing unpredictable injurious thaumaturgic situations) is an agency founded to deal with everything left behind.
When two of the longest standing employees at S.U.I.T.S, Agent Vellum and Agent Felspar, are called onto a new case involving stone crops and a missing person, Felspar isn't surprised (Though Vellum, who's injury had him doing desk work most of his career, is). Things devolve quickly when the Agents realize this case comes from Felspar's home town of Cloven heart, an idyllic magical village that prefers to handle justice on it's own.
Answers yield only more questions, as the Agents realize almost everyone in town has something to hide, and Felspar isn't the only one whose past keeps catching up to him:
How much magic is still around? What's Vellum got sloshing around in there that people think is so juicy? What is Diamond, elven pop star and queer icon, doing in such a small town? Just how big is this case, and how can the Agents balance their legal responsibility, with promises they've made to Cloven Heart?
WHEN. WILL. THEY. JUST. KISS?
(if you're skeptical about central romances, I get it! See notes on aro/aceness and platonic relationships in the rep section for more info)
The combination of magic and newfangled war tech — think telegrams and radios — is somehow just as charming as a rotating cast of characters who will each stake their claim on your heart, but betrayal is imminent and mistrust is rife. The story strikes a wonderful balance between slice of life goodness, and edge-of-your-seat high drama, culminating In a show I highly recommend.
But are they just reskinned cops: my answer has got to be no. While they are technically law enforcement, the main two are entering a commune-like space, where that isn't so welcome. It's a situation they treat with caution and respect. The classic cop-plot of "Should I make myself judge, jury, and executioner because The Bad Guy™ deserves punishment" just isn't a problem. The justice system isn't perfect, in our world or the show's, and the story acknowledges that. But in a social, cultural way, they don't act like cops. They DO act like detectives. But the rules they choose to break and the ones they choose to follow will hopefully satisfy my fellow cop-haters who crave a good mystery
The format
♠️♣️♥️♦️Three of Hearts♦️♥️♣️♠️ is an Indie actual play — this is not DnD, hear me out — podcast in the game Space Kings. All the tension of dice rolls, without drawn out combat or clunkiness, it's a breeze of story-forward listening, even if you've never listened to actually play podcasts before!
If you've tried dnd actual plays, and haven't like the flow of them, I would recommend trying this. A few encounters that may feel random (though they're not) get the story kicked off at a fast pace, but it quickly settles into a story with a tight plot, great pacing, and impactful character development.
The use of a playing card deck to see the outcomes of risky actions means that no matter what happens, success or failure, the tension keeps rising. And the hosts do a wonderful job of explaining mechanics in the show, so it never interrupts the listening experience.
Actual-play connessuires who want to primarily see people playing a game might not be satisfied, as bonuses are given liberally, and I would describe the podcast as more story focused than game focused, But the risks are ALWAYS real, sometimes (often) with thrilling, shocking outcomes.
Also concerned AP listeners should know there's some chaos magic involved! I was surprised when it first came up, and doubtful about how it might affect the story, but it ended up weaving into the rest of the plot really well, and I feel neither like it had no affect, nor like it shook up everything the party was building in an unsatisfying way. Personally I would have preferred to go in knowing it was there, but I also don't think it's major enough to belong in the main synopsis. Now you know, though!
The hosts make a real effort to blend stats and story, and I think the pull it off wonderfully without spending too much time on mechanics. If you want to see that though, session 0 and other details are on the Patreon (where you get the same content no matter how much you pay, at a minimum of a dollar a month).
The pod has all the lighthearted fun and banter of a "friends around the table" show, but never once have I had that "oh my god, I'm not a part of your inside joke, shut up and play!" Feeling.
I think it's a delight for AP and non-AP fans alike.
The episodes: roughly 45- 75 minutes long, with a midtro and some post-end music scenes, so listen through the end music, or check that there isn't extra content by seeing how close the play head is when the end music starts. It's not too long and quite pleasant in my opinion! The midtros always come at a nice moment to step back from the story, and are not too long and not irritating. I enjoyed listening to them! At some point, a midtro starts getting reused, and I was slightly disappointed I wasn't hearing new jokes every episode, but it's a small thing. I skip the repetitive ones with my 30 seconds forward button, and while I haven't timed the Intro, that's worked really well for me. I don't have to fiddle with my play head to make sure I don't skip forward too far. Super convient.
Trigger warnings: the show is pretty lighthearted! Listeners sensitive non-graphic mentions of needles, blood, and/or guns might want to skip on this one, but most episodes don't get heavy. The few that do have pre episodes notes that warn you things get dark, how they get dark, and how to skip the darkest bits. Personally, I listened through them and enjoyed those parts a lot! But if that's not your thing, I agree with the warning that they're very skippable, and I think trigger-sensitive listeners will be pleased. As an indie pod, there are no fan made, super specific lists of triggers. However, my DMs are always open if you have particular concerns, and I'll answer to the best of my ability.
I try to emphasize the balance between lightheartedness and drama, but if you mental health is sensitive to grim & dark media, i think this one is pretty safe. Please always exercise caution! But I'd describe 30♥️s as emotionally restful.
Transcripts: transcripts are in the works, but do not currently exist. Three of Hearts is a non-scripted show, so those are also unavailable
The rep
Don't you hate when someone raves about rep and you go in expecting something good and get like. One dog-boy described as having "chocolate colored skin"? Or when people make a "watch for rep" post and then mention like. Gay and maybe trans people and that's it, even when shows DO have disability and POC rep? Yeah that's not me. Here's the spoiler free rundown, race is at the bottom because I get into more detail with it, not because it isn't important:
Edit: For more on some of these topics from a hosts perspective, see the reblogged addition by @/citrusandsalt
MLM characters: Main characters, one confirmed bi the other unknown
Wlw characters: Reoccurring side characters (present or mentioned in every episode I think) Married. Orientation unspecified.
Enby love: LOTS. It's actually hard to really categorize mlm and wlw stuff because almost every character is nonbinary. Anyways— it's VERY queer
Women: I...I don't know exactly which characters are women 😂. But there are many feminine characters, and they're badass as fuck. Some are compassionate, some are cold, some are chaotic, most are a mix! The two main characters are...masculine...(I say with much hesitation) but you will not feel robbed for your woman-ly content.
Non-traditional family structures: All of the families in the story, pretty much, are non-traditional. Adoption is super common. (You want some wlw who just KEEP adopting kids? You got em) Found family is a MASSIVE force in the story. Also, It's a post-war story.........which is to say almost everyone's parents are dead.
Edit: an MC had poly parents, which may not be obvious but is true!
Polyamory: to my knowledge so far, there are polyam characters, and it is definitely present in the world! But no poly relationships in the forefront. I am about 2/3 through the current episodes, so there may be a present polyamorous relationship later, but also if I confirmed it that would be a spoiler. This may be that "playing it by ear" thing that happens with ttrpgs. I wouldn't listen for the hope of polyamory alone, but I don't tell you it's not there/won't happen.
Trans characters: almost all of them. Might think "oh there are only a few!" And you are wrong. You are so wrong.
Neopronoun users: yup! To my knowledge, minor characters. A handful who use at least he/she/they or they/them and may also use neos in a manner im forgetting
Plurality: no system characters yet, but the creators are friendly, I asked ;)
Platonic relationships: YES. As an aro person who hates so many romance tropes this one gets my stamp of approval. There's no real jealousy drama, exes who communicate and are supportive, and romance doesn't kill friendships. There's a central sibling relationship and non-familial platonic ones that have conflict, drama, resolutions, and a deeply satisfying significance in the story. If you don't like romance at all, this one might not be for you. If you just don't like stories exclusively about romance, I think you'll enjoy this. Genre wise, I'd definitely describe three of hearts as a mystery primarily with a strong romantic subplot, not a romance itself, and that comes through in player and character's additives and priorities.
Aro/ace characters: none confirmed yet to my knowledge. Romance is very central, sex is joked about on occasion but it isn't at the forefront of the story at all. There are many, single characters who are thriving.
Edit: Actually! There is one character who discusses demiromanticism in cannon that I forgot, and another confirmed out of cannon character who is ace. Both are non-main major characters!
Age diversity: the youngest characters in the show are older to middling teens, and the oldest are in their 400s. Okay but the oldest in human terms are roughly 60-70. The most common age range, and the ones the central characters are in, is 30-40. The second most common is that 60-70, then some ~40-50 folks here and there, with people in their 20s being probably the rarest (no named ones off the top of my head?) And there are a small number of teens. This is not a story about youth and youthful beauty. Generally, the older a character becomes the most bad ass/spooky powerful they are, and older characters are very involved in the plot.
Mental illness and neurodivergency: to my knowledge so far no characters are in cannon confirmed to have a specific mental illness or ND, though I wouldn't be surprised if it was part of a character or the main characters, and just hadn't come up. Listeners with cluster b or "scary" disorders, or with conditions that may cause them to lash out, will find satisfaction with how compassionately the narrative treats werefolk. To say more encounters spoilers. I would also say that depression, while the word isn't used and it is not central to the story, is present as a narrative force, and also treated wisely and with compassion. Still, as is usually for a good story, all of these bitches need therapy.
Disability: LOTS. There's a lot of "different, not broken" themes that disabled listeners are likely to love, but both of the main characters are disabled! One is a cane user, the other experiences migraines. These have a genuine, pressing, mechanical impact on the story. It's COMES UP. It's a real joy. For a magical world, there is no magical healing! Or there is, but it isn't a perfect solution, which in my opinion is just a magical version of real healing, though yours may differ! Also, there is a minor, reoccurring character who's a wheelchair user, and I think he's really fun.
Disfigurement: Excuse me if I am not prepared with the most sensitive way to speak about this, but I'm doing my best! There is a character with no eyes or nose, who is central and lovely. To my knowledge, there are no amputee characters or characters with limb differences (of the wheelchair user I'm not sure if it's specified whether or not he has legs). There is a character of questionable morality who has significant facial and bodily disfigurement. In as few spoilers as possible: this was not injury or genetic related. The disfigurement is treated with a firm compassion, and does not exist as a "this character is evil" signal. It's a long arc, but I imagine people who relate will be satisfied, though I cannot speak for anyone.
Characters of color: many! The main two are Hispanic and Asian. Terms like "dark skinned" are used for characters, but in the fantasy world race doesn't exactly translate, and I wouldn't call it "important" in this story. Read more about race below:
Fantasy racism: sort of! The word "race" is used to mean "humanoid species" and I know some folks don't like that? None of these fantasy races are oppressed, but specific people (Magic versus non-magic people) have conflict about that aspect of their identity, and policing is a related concern. I would place the allegory more in the space of transness and disability/neurodivergency if pressed to choose, but it doesn't feel like it's trying to tell a story about real-world oppression, primarily. I have more complicated thoughts on exactly what I'm trying to communicate here, but they involved some spoilers. DM me for more info!
Hosts/creator identity: out of three hosts, two are white, one is not! They are very queer, and disability is also...a thing! These are real life people, so I'm not going to get into detail, but check out their twitters plugged in the show for more on how they self-identify.
Okay but are they racist: Real talk! As a black person who thinks I keep my ears sharp, I would say no! Not at all! This is one of those situations where I was like "YOU'RE WHITE?" And shocked about it, (if you listened to TSCOSI, same vibe) which is a very good thing in my books. The hosts are open and sensitive, and I have no complaints, however, this is just one perspective! This isn't coincidental, race is an active consideration in how the story is told — just not a central theme.
Edit: One of the hosts, Essay (@/citrusandsalts) discussed more on hosts identities in a reblog! If this concerns you, and you want less of me walking on eggshells about other people's identities, read her addition too!
Edit 2: Jordan, the GM also has commented additions!
Minor but worth mentioning: A minor character has a name with what I believe is the Nahuatl "tl" sound in it, which is not pronounced correctly. It's a really hard sound! I can't really do it! But if that really irritates you this might not be the podcast for you.
People who might be interested in this post, as always let me know if you don't want to be pinged (I rarely ever do this) and it won't happen again: @citrusandsalt @fyeahaudiodrama @boombox-fuckboy
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⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚apple cider
how a tiny crush developed into the love of your life with scara🤍
⤷ scara + gn!reader in modern au
⤷ bad grammar/english & lower case intended!
(story inspired by : Apple Cider by beabadoobee)
“lets give this thing a try”
(image not mine pls credit)
you have always found scara annoying. how he would bother anyone without a reason. but somehow you still had a crush on him, even though he would always tease his seat mates, no one knew why. until the teacher had to isolate him because he kept bothering everyone.
“just a small crush” everyone said
“you’ll get over it eventually” and yet its been months since you’ve had this tiny crush on him. theres just something about him that you adore. maybe it’s the hair, or eyes. you didn’t know.
but if you were to confess but get friendzoned (since you guys were best friends) that would be one of the worst things that could happen with crushes.
and so you had the courage to confront him, just to talk it out. you saw him sitting at his desk, 10 minutes before class started.
“he was never this early” you thought.
you excused yourself to your other friends and walked up to him, taking the seat in front.
you started small talking him about the juicy drama thats been going on and all that kind of stuff. you kept going on about things even though you thought he wasn’t listening.
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it was already midnight, you were lying in bed and scrolling on your phone, when a sudden vibration jumped you. it was a call from your best friend scara, the person who you had a crush on for months but felt like years. you pushed the answer button and put the call on speaker.
"hello?" a soft voice spoke.
"scara hello?" you answered.
"why'd you call me?"
"i dont know.... i just felt like it"
"oh....ok"
then an awkward silence can only be heard. when you were about to break the silence, scara spoke.
"hey (name), can i tell you something?"
you responded with a "yeah sure". you were so clueless of what was gonna happen. your heart was beating fast "what was he gonna say?" "oh no.... is he gonna-"
"let's give this thing a try"
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you were playing in the playground when a tap from your shoulder startled you. you turned around to see your friend "mouchie" you called him. you asked what was wrong when red rose up his cheeks and he turned away and stared at the ground, then spoke.
"i-i really like your outfit"
"oh my jumper? thank you!"
"your....welcome"
"hey scara"
"yeah?"
"i really like talking to you and holding your hand!"
he went quiet and blushed and hid his face with his enormous hat. the stuttered "t-thank y-you"
the next day you wore the same exact jumper and over, and over, until junior high. you didn't realize you had a crush on him and said it was a best friends love and denied any feelings for him.
you went home that day and you were eating dinner with your family when your mother asked if scara wanted to come over some time. you thought it was a good idea and replied with a nod and a smile.
"its raining"
"yeah, pretty hard too"
you two were gazing at the window where rain was pouring hard and thunder struck you flinched but laughed it off. you looked around and saw your mom on the phone and nodding her head. you whispered who she was calling, she whispered back a "his mom".
you turned to scara to see him looking at the ground and then questioned him "do you like apple cider?". he looked at you dumbfounded like you just asked him the weirdest question anyone could ask.
which he blurred out a "yes, why?"
"do you want some?" you said with a gentle smile. and he replied with a simple "ok". you took his hand and ran to the kitchen and opened the fridge. where you found the apple cider at the bottom shelf on the side and took it with two hands.
you set it on the counter and grabbed two cups from a cupboard. you poured the two glasses with the drink and handed one of them to scara.
he took a sip and you did too. you could see a ghostly smile placed on his face. you grinned and took the last sip. your mom gave an announcement that scara would be staying the night since theres thunder outside. you happily squealed a "sleepover!"
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"i like you...(name)"
your heart rapidly fastened, you were stunned. you didn't know what to say.
"i like you too.....alot"
this was very messy…. i tried to write this how the song went but i messed up…i hope u still like it!
© 2023 muiyuuu || if reposting pls credit me, DO NOT repost without permission on any platform, translate or copy ||
#genshin headcanons#genshin scara#genshin scaramouche#genshin imagines#genshin fanfic#genshin impact#genshin x you#genshin x reader#genshin fluff#genshin kunikuzushi#kunikuzushi#scaramouche x reader#scaramouche#₊ ⊹muiyuuu writes#₊ ⊹muiyuuu#genshin x y/n#x you fluff#scaramouche fluff
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Do you love detective stories but hate cops?
Do you love gay detective stories and hate capitalism?
Like disabled main characters who's disability actually comes up?
Like characters of color but not in the mood for stories on racism?
Tempted by the thought of romance at ages of 30+?
Does the idea of stories so queer you'll hesitate before calling any character a "man" or a "woman" make you think "Ah, yes pronoun shenanigans, just like my discord used to make"
And you into an abundance of strong, diverse female and nonbinary characters?
Do you fight for women's wrongs?
I know rep-only recommendations can be annoying, but I'm trying to grab your attention to promote some indie media. Luckily, though, this post isn't rep-only!
To read my full recommendation and review of Three of Hearts, click below. ♦️♥️♣️♠️
And if you aren't in the mood for a new thing right now, consider reblogging! Maybe even ping a friend who might be into this! You love supporting queer indie creators, right?
The story
♠️♣️♥️♦️Three of Hearts♦️♥️♣️♠️ centers on two paragovernmental agents in a fantasy, post-war, queernormative 1950s.
Roughly 20 years before the opening, a set of heroes purged magic from the world to turn the tide of the war. But scraps of this thaumaturgic energy still remain. S.U.I.T.S (securing unpredictable injurious thaumaturgic situations) is an agency founded to deal with everything left behind.
When two of the longest standing employees at S.U.I.T.S, Agent Vellum and Agent Felspar, are called onto a new case involving stone crops and a missing person, Felspar isn't surprised (Though Vellum, who's injury had him doing desk work most of his career, is). Things devolve quickly when the Agents realize this case comes from Felspar's home town of Cloven heart, an idyllic magical village that prefers to handle justice on it's own.
Answers yield only more questions, as the Agents realize almost everyone in town has something to hide, and Felspar isn't the only one whose past keeps catching up to him:
How much magic is still around? What's Vellum got sloshing around in there that people think is so juicy? What is Diamond, elven pop star and queer icon, doing in such a small town? Just how big is this case, and how can the Agents balance their legal responsibility, with promises they've made to Cloven Heart?
WHEN. WILL. THEY. JUST. KISS?
(if you're skeptical about central romances, I get it! See notes on aro/aceness and platonic relationships in the rep section for more info)
The combination of magic and newfangled war tech — think telegrams and radios — is somehow just as charming as a rotating cast of characters who will each stake their claim on your heart, but betrayal is imminent and mistrust is rife. The story strikes a wonderful balance between slice of life goodness, and edge-of-your-seat high drama, culminating In a show I highly recommend.
But are they just reskinned cops: my answer has got to be no. While they are technically law enforcement, the main two are entering a commune-like space, where that isn't so welcome. It's a situation they treat with caution and respect. The classic cop-plot of "Should I make myself judge, jury, and executioner because The Bad Guy™ deserves punishment" just isn't a problem. The justice system isn't perfect, in our world or the show's, and the story acknowledges that. But in a social, cultural way, they don't act like cops. They DO act like detectives. But the rules they choose to break and the ones they choose to follow will hopefully satisfy my fellow cop-haters who crave a good mystery
mid post note: I am not involved with the making of the show or the game space Kings. I just really like this podcast. Also, if you are seeing this text you are looking at a copy of the original posted on an unused sideblog so that I can keep the notes separate from my naturally spreading original without looking like a bot, and not get blaze notification spam.the references to "look in the notes for more" won't work for you. Yes, I spent my own money on this.
The format
♠️♣️♥️♦️Three of Hearts♦️♥️♣️♠️ is an Indie actual play — this is not DnD, hear me out — podcast in the game Space Kings. All the tension of dice rolls, without drawn out combat or clunkiness, it's a breeze of story-forward listening, even if you've never listened to actually play podcasts before!
If you've tried dnd actual plays, and haven't like the flow of them, I would recommend trying this. A few encounters that may feel random (though they're not) get the story kicked off at a fast pace, but it quickly settles into a story with a tight plot, great pacing, and impactful character development.
The use of a playing card deck to see the outcomes of risky actions means that no matter what happens, success or failure, the tension keeps rising, because there are only so many successes in the deck before you shuffle. The hosts do a wonderful job of explaining mechanics in the show, so it never interrupts the listening experience.
Actual-play connessuires who want to primarily see people playing a game might not be satisfied, as bonuses are given liberally, and I would describe the podcast as more story focused than game focused, But the risks are ALWAYS real, sometimes (often) with thrilling, shocking outcomes.
Also concerned AP listeners should know there's some chaos magic involved! I was surprised when it first came up, and doubtful about how it might affect the story, but it ended up weaving into the rest of the plot really well, and I feel neither like it had no affect, nor like it shook up everything the party was building in an unsatisfying way. Personally I would have preferred to go in knowing it was there, but I also don't think it's major enough to belong in the main synopsis. Now you know, though!
The hosts make a real effort to blend stats and story, and I think the pull it off wonderfully without spending too much time on mechanics. If you want to see that though, session 0 and other crunchy details are on the Patreon (where you get the same content no matter how much you pay, at a minimum of a dollar a month).
The pod has all the lighthearted fun and banter of a "friends around the table" show, but never once have I had that "oh my god, I'm not a part of your inside joke, shut up and play!" Feeling.
EDIT: i did not know "friends around the table" was the name of another podcast. no hate to them I'm sure they're lovely, this was just the use of a phrase.
I think it's a delight for AP and non-AP fans alike.
The episodes: roughly 45- 75 minutes long, with a midtro and some post-end music scenes, so listen through the end music, or check that there isn't extra content by seeing how close the play head is when the end music starts. It's not too long and quite pleasant in my opinion! The midtros always come at a nice moment to step back from the story, and are not too long and not irritating. I enjoyed listening to them! At some point, a midtro starts getting reused, and I was slightly disappointed I wasn't hearing new jokes every episode, but it's a small thing. I skip the repetitive ones with my 30 seconds forward button, and while I haven't timed the Intro, that's worked really well for me. I don't have to fiddle with my play head to make sure I don't skip forward too far. Super convenient.
Trigger warnings: the show is pretty lighthearted! Listeners sensitive non-graphic mentions of needles, blood, and/or guns might want to skip on this one, but most episodes don't get heavy. The few that do have pre-episode notes that warn you things get dark, how they get dark, and how to skip the darkest bits. Personally, I listened through them and enjoyed those parts a lot! But if that's not your thing, I agree with the warning that they're very skippable, and I think trigger-sensitive listeners will be pleased. As an indie pod, there are no fan made, super specific lists of triggers.
I'm trying to emphasize the balance between lightheartedness and drama, but if your mental health is sensitive to grim & dark media, i think this one is pretty safe. Please always exercise caution! But I'd describe 3o♥️s as emotionally restful.
Transcripts: transcripts are in the works, but do not currently exist except for episodes 1 and 2. Three of Hearts is a non-scripted show, so those are also unavailable. Some of the money given to the show will be used to hire a queer disabled transcriptionist! So if you listen and love it, consider sending cash their way. All transcripts are on patreon for free.
The rep
Don't you hate when someone raves about rep and you go in expecting something good and get like. One dog-boy described as having "chocolate colored skin"? Or when people make a "watch for rep" post and then mention like. Gay and maybe trans people and that's it, even when shows DO have disability and POC rep? Yeah that's not me. Here's the spoiler free rundown, race is at the bottom because I get into more detail with it, not because it isn't important:
Edit: For more on some of these topics from a hosts perspective, see the reblogged addition by @/citrusandsalt
MLM characters: Main characters, one confirmed bi the other unknown
Wlw characters: Reoccurring side characters (present or mentioned in every episode I think) Married. Orientation unspecified.
Enby love: LOTS. It's actually hard to really categorize mlm and wlw stuff because almost every character is nonbinary. Anyways— it's VERY queer
Women: I...I don't know exactly which characters are women 😂. But there are many feminine characters, and they're badass as fuck. Some are compassionate, some are cold, some are chaotic, most are a mix! The two main characters are...masculine...(I say with much hesitation) but you will not feel robbed for your woman-ly content.
Non-traditional family structures: All of the families in the story, pretty much, are non-traditional. Adoption is super common. (You want some wlw who just KEEP adopting kids? You got em) Found family is a MASSIVE force in the story. Also, It's a post-war story.........which is to say almost everyone's parents are dead.
Edit: an MC had poly parents, which may not be obvious but is true!
Polyamory: to my knowledge so far, there are polyam characters, and it is definitely present in the world! But no poly relationships in the forefront. I am about 2/3 through the current episodes, so there may be a present polyamorous relationship later, but also if I confirmed it that would be a spoiler. This may be that "playing it by ear" thing that happens with ttrpgs. I wouldn't listen for the hope of polyamory alone, but I don't tell you it's not there/won't happen.
Trans characters: almost all of them. Might think "oh there are only a few!" And you are wrong. You are so wrong.
Neopronoun users: yup! To my knowledge, minor characters. A handful who use at least he/she/they or they/them and may also use neos in a manner im forgetting
Plurality: no system characters yet, but the creators are friendly, I asked ;)
Aro/ace characters: none confirmed yet to my knowledge. Romance is very central, sex is joked about on occasion but it isn't at the forefront of the story at all. There are many, single characters who are thriving.
Edit: Actually! There is one character who discusses demiromanticism in cannon that I forgot, and another confirmed out of cannon character who is ace. Both are non-main major characters!
Platonic relationships: YES. As an aro person who hates so many romance tropes this one gets my stamp of approval. There's no real jealousy drama, exes who communicate and are supportive, and romance doesn't kill friendships. There's a central sibling relationship and non-familial platonic ones that have conflict, drama, resolutions, and a deeply satisfying significance in the story. If you don't like romance at all, this one might not be for you. If you just don't like stories exclusively about romance, I think you'll enjoy this. Genre wise, I'd definitely describe three of hearts as a mystery primarily with a strong romantic subplot, not a romance itself, and that comes through in player and character's additives and priorities.
Age diversity: the youngest characters in the show are older to middling teens, and the oldest are in their 400s. Okay but the oldest in human terms are roughly 60-70. The most common age range, and the ones the central characters are in, is 30-40. The second most common is that 60-70, then some ~40-50 folks here and there, with people in their 20s being probably the rarest (no named ones off the top of my head?) And there are a small number of teens. This is not a story about youth and youthful beauty. Generally, the older a character becomes the most bad ass/spooky powerful they are, and older characters are very involved in the plot.
Mental illness and neurodivergency: to my knowledge so far no characters are in cannon confirmed to have a specific mental illness or ND, though I wouldn't be surprised if it was part of a character or the main characters, and just hadn't come up. Listeners with cluster b or "scary" disorders, or with conditions that may cause them to lash out, will find satisfaction with how compassionately the narrative treats werefolk. To say more encounters spoilers. I would also say that depression, while the word isn't used and it is not central to the story, is present as a narrative force, and also treated wisely and with compassion. Still, as is usually for a good story, all of these bitches need therapy.
Disability: LOTS. There's a lot of "different, not broken" themes that disabled listeners are likely to love, but both of the main characters are disabled! One is a cane user, the other experiences migraines. These have a genuine, pressing, mechanical impact on the story. It's COMES UP. It's a real joy. For a magical world, there is no magical healing! Or there is, but it isn't a perfect solution, which in my opinion is just a magical version of real healing, though yours may differ! Also, there is a minor, reoccurring character who's a wheelchair user, and I think he's really fun.
Disfigurement: Excuse me if I am not prepared with the most sensitive way to speak about this, but I'm doing my best! There is a character with no eyes or nose, who is central and lovely. To my knowledge, there are no amputee characters or characters with limb differences (of the wheelchair user I'm not sure if it's specified whether or not he has legs). There is a character of questionable morality who has significant facial and bodily disfigurement. In as few spoilers as possible: this was not injury or genetic related. The disfigurement is treated with a firm compassion, and does not exist as a "this character is evil" signal. It's a long arc, but I imagine people who relate will be satisfied, though I cannot speak for anyone.
Characters of color: many! The main two are Hispanic and Asian. Terms like "dark skinned" are used for characters, but in the fantasy world race doesn't exactly translate, and I wouldn't call it "important" in this story. Read more about race below:
Fantasy racism: sort of! The word "race" is used to mean "humanoid species" and I know some folks don't like that? None of these fantasy races are oppressed, but specific people (Magic versus non-magic people) have conflict about that aspect of their identity, and policing is a related concern. I would place the allegory more in the space of transness and disability/neurodivergency if pressed to choose, but it doesn't feel like it's trying to tell a story about real-world oppression, primarily. I have more complicated thoughts on exactly what I'm trying to communicate here, but they involved some spoilers. DM me for more info!
Hosts/creator identity: out of three hosts, two are white, one is not! They are very queer, and disability is also...a thing! These are real life people, so I'm not going to get into detail, but check out their twitters plugged in the show for more on how they self-identify.
Edit: One of the hosts, Essay (@/citrusandsalts) discussed more on hosts identities in a reblog! If this concerns you, and you want less of me walking on eggshells about other people's identities, read her addition too!
Edit 2: Jordan, the GM also has commented additions!
Okay but are they racist: Real talk! As a black person who thinks I keep my ears sharp, I would say no! Not at all! This is one of those situations where I was like "YOU'RE WHITE?" And shocked about it, (if you listened to TSCOSI, same vibe) which is a very good thing in my books. The hosts are open and sensitive, and I have no complaints, however, this is just one perspective! This isn't coincidental, race is an active consideration in how the story is told — just not a central theme.
Minor but worth mentioning: A minor character has a name with what I believe is the Nahuatl "tl" sound in it, which is not pronounced correctly. It's a really hard sound! And I, op, can't really do it! But if that really irritates you this might not be the podcast for you.
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Congrats to your Follower Celebration (again? Not sure if I already send an ask *lmao* ) You deserve each of them!!! AND Thank you for your stories L!! Such a fun to read them!!
Do you still take requests??? Not sure...
Anyways... may I request
68. “I like you, like like you like you.” With Jesse or Hardcase?
Caro, my dear. Thank you for your saint-like patience while I was getting life to settle down a bit. I hope you enjoy <3
Warnings: minors DNI, P in V, friends to lovers
“There she is.”
“Hardcase!”
The clone halted his approach and locked his footing as the incoming missile launched at him. His arms extended to catch as soon as your feet left the ground. Arms wrapping around you as you collided with plastoid.
“Easy there, mesh'la.”
He glanced down to see a grin plastered on your face. His chastising going from halfhearted to ineffective in moments.
“What, I can't be excited that you're finally back?”
It had been ages, but after receiving coms that the 501st would be returning to Coruscant for shore leave, your days had been conquered by planning. Shopping lists that would make most bars look under stocked, holo films gathered of all of his favorites with some new additions to try out, and your closet. Your poor closet still looked as if a clothing bomb had gone off as you had spent hours upon hours selecting the perfect outfit to welcome him home.
“That's fair, so what's first on the list?”
“Take out from that hole in the wall and clearing out holo drama recordings?”
The clone tilted his head scrunching up his face as if to mull things over.
“I hear this season's juicy,” You tempted with a smirk, “scandals, betrayals.”
“Alright, you twisted my arm,” He chuckled.
“I can't stay away anymore. I-I love you, Elora.”
“But...you're married to my sister.”
“Only because of the baby, but every second without you is an eternity.”
“Oh, Ambrose.”
“Oh you've gotta be kidding me?!”
“Just why!?”
You upturned your drink polishing it off before placing it among its other empty brethren on your coffee table. The holo drama began offering spicy snippets of the next episode as you both continued heckling the screen.
“This guy's terrible. What the kriff is gonna do when her sister finds out?” Hardcase vented.
He had abandoned his armor as soon as he reached your apartment in favor of some civvies you kept stashed just in case. The clone staggered to his feet. The alcohol already beginning to develop a comforting buzz behind his forehead.
“Resupply?” He asked, gesturing to the coffee table stacked with bottles and take out containers.
The moment you pursed your lips in thought, Hardcases's mind began to wander. How long had it been since you two met? Seemed like you two had always existed like this: sharing drinks, laughing at each other's jokes, always around to welcome him back after a tour. It was great....until he had to leave.
It would start with a hollow pang in his chest, which would eventually run its course. But not even some time dumping rounds through his trusty R6 would help lessen the weight of leaving you behind.
“Case?”
Your face was contorted with concern, pulling him from his thoughts.
“Sorry, spaced out for a minute there.” He dismissed with a chuckle.
Awkward silence invaded the room, which left the clone to retreat to the kitchen for liquid courage.
The holo drama had long since wrapped as you got yourself to your feet. The clone still absent. As you crept towards your kitchen, you caught the end of a one-sided conversation.
“Kriffing idiot.”
“Who's a kriffing idiot?”
He froze. Drinks still in hand. His gaze suddenly finding the floor very interesting.
Your approach went unnoticed until the feel of fingers on his chin, lifting his gaze to meet yours.
“Case, you know you can talk to me, right?”
His adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed.
“I...Iike you, mesh'la.”
“I like you too.”
He huffed a sigh through his nose, his hand holding your fingers to his face.
“I like you, like like you, like you.”
Your lips parted, heat rising to your cheeks.
“I....if you don't feel the same I und-”
He was silenced by your lips meeting his. The world fell away, only you and the clone who had captured your heart long ago. All too soon, you both came up for air.
A giggle bubbled up from your throat as you took in his adorably surprised expression.
“Good enough of an answer for you?”
The hint of a smirk curled his lips, “I might need you to repeat that.”
Rising to the bait, you pressed your lips to his once more. This kiss deeper and more urgent than the last. You barely heard the clatter of drinks being set hastily on the nearby counter before strong arms wrapped around you pulling you closer. Your tongue ventured out testing the seam of his lips earning a soft gasp from the trooper. The smoldering embers in your belly roaring to life as soon as his tongue joined yours.
“Mesh'la.” He breathed.
The hand at the small of your back twitched. One of his fingers tracing your spine. A surge of boldness took you as you grasped that hand moving it lower. A groan rumbled in his throat as he made contact with your ass. He gave a gentle squeeze to test the waters growing braver once your muffled moan met his ears.
Your own hands wandered the expanse of his chest blindly mapping out his pectorals before moving down to his abdomen.
“You sure about this?” He mumbled against your lips.
“Case, I've waited three tours for this.”
“Alright,”
His hands swiftly moved to cradle your thighs before abruptly lifting you. You felt his grin at your surprised squeak. After the adjustment of encircling your legs around his waist, the trooper began making his way to your bedroom.
Your back soon met the plush mattress with him towering above you.
“Get this off.” You smirked, grabbing a fist full of his shirt.
He pulled away long enough to peel off his shirt tossing the article away.
“Your turn.”
Your top soon met the floor. You soon reached behind you and once you relieved the clasps of their duty, you bra was soon added to the floor. You giggled after following his entranced gaze.
“You can touch.”
He gingerly cupped one of your breasts before he planted his face in between the soft mounds. After another giggle left you, he said something but was muffled. Placing a hand on each side of his head, you lifted.
“Try that again?”
“This must be what heaven feels like.”
You let his head fall back into your chest with a half hearted roll of your eyes. The giggles morphing into moans as soon as his tongue graced your skin. You soon began squirming under him. The roaring fire in your belly only growing hotter.
“Case, come on,”
He lifted his gaze to look into your eyes.
“Pants off, trooper.”
The playful spark in his eyes matched his grin, “Now that's an order I can follow.”
As soon as he stood to disrobe, you took your chance to shimmy out of your pants. Your thumbs were already hooked into the waistband of your panties, but you stopped upon watching his pants hit the floor. A sizable bulge forming a tent in the front of his boxers. You moved forward batting his hands away. Your fingers dipping into the waistband of his boxers. Another hand ghosting over his bulge.
"Nice of you to stand at attention for me," you teased.
His laugh was laced with the undertones of a groan, “Well, when the occasion's right.”
After he gave the okay, his boxers were soon around his ankles. Your gaze plastered on what was hiding underneath.
“We don't have t-”
“Oh no, you're bringing that over here.”
He chuckled returning to his post. His lips seeking out yours. The pressure of his exposed cock against your thigh adding to your thinning patience to have him inside you.
You teeth grazed his bottom lip, “Get on your back.”
His arms wrapped around you as he rolled. Your chests pressed flush to each other. You offered another kiss before shifting to straddle him. His cock offering a delighted throb at being nestled between your sopping folds. Your hips rocked against his, earning a groan that trailed off into a whine.
“Feels so good already.”
Your fingers closed around his length as you lined him up with your entrance.
“Then you'll love this.”
The cheeky reply on his lips died in favor of a gasp. His hands moving to grip your hips. His head lulling back into the pillows. You stayed still to allow your body to adjust to his size. The stuttering twitches of his hips almost eliciting a giggle from you.
“Kriff, you're tight.” He gritted out, fingers pressing harder into your hips.
“I'll move in a minute,” You soothed, your fingertips skating over his chest, “just relax and let me show you how much I've wanted you.”
The look that met yours was equal parts adorable and sexy. His pupils blown wide from lust with warmth swirling within his irises the color of whiskey, and you wanted nothing more than to drink him in.
After a few moments, you gave an experimental rock of your hips. A white hot lance of pleasure shot up your spine. Your gaze locked to the ceiling as your rocking soon became shallow thrusts. Hardcase's strings of whispered praises spurring you onward.
When you tore your eyes away from the ceiling, the sight below was almost your undoing. His chest rose and fell with his ragged breaths. A sheen of sweat had begun to form on his temples. Grabbing one of his hands, you guided his fingers to your folds. His trigger finger resting upon your pearl.
“Case, please.”
Who was he to deny such a request?
It took little guidance apart from demonstrating that circling your pearl resulting in your heat giving him a squeeze. Soon he was easing you toward the peak like a pro. Circling in one direction only to change directions moments later. Alternating pressures and speeds to milk more of those sweet noises from you.
Much too soon for your liking, the peak of your pleasure was upon you, and he never let up. His name a hoarse cry as your back curved. Euphoria exploding along every nerve.
A curse tore from his throat at your muscles clamping down around him. His hips bucking up to chase the tightness. His own end approaching at an alarming rate.
“Mesh'la, I..” He was cut off by his groan.
“In.” You managed before his back arched tight as a bowstring.
His hands pressing your hips to his. His cock pulsing as your pussy continued to milk every last drop of his seed from him.
Eventually you eased him out of you in favor of laying in his welcoming embrace.
“So, you do that with all your friends?” He teased.
You chuffed out a laugh, “Friends, no, but with a boyfriend..”
His lips cut you off.
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Relieving some stress
b.sk x reader
Being a idol is stressful, but when you have such a amazing partner, relieving stress is easy
Rating: smut
word count: 762
Warnings: sub!seungkwan, soft dom!reader, AFAB reader, pet play, reader calls sk kitty, sk calls reader noona, handjob, shoulder massage, eventual smut
"You cheated on me with my best friend?! How dare you!"
"Honey, its not what it looks like! Really!"
You gasp
This k-drama you found at the bottom of Netflix's list is really juicy, kinda cheesy, but interesting none the less.
You picked up a habit of watching shows on netflix while your boyfriend is gone, its rare you get to see each other often, he is apart of a pretty big kpop group, and between the scheduals and tours, hes pretty much out the door as soon as he wakes up and in bed as soon as he gets home. Its lonely, thats true, but you love him, and always support him as long as hes happy.
Right when the girl throws her cheater boyfriends clothes out the window in the drama your watching, your boyfriend walks in the front door.
You turn your head in his direction, eyes still fixed to the tv
“Welcome home, hun”
“Hey…” he grumbles
You look at him, a frown forming on your face, he seems tired
“Whats wrong, kwannie?”
Seungkwan gets a apple from the kitchen and plops on the couch next to you, he sighs
“Practice was hard today”
You frown and rub his shoulder lightly
“Im sorry, honey, is there anything i can do to help?”
He looks at you with puppy dog eyes
“Can you give me a back massage? Please noona…”
You chuckle lighly
“Of course”
You move behind him, pushing his butt to the edge of the couch. You grip his shoulders and rub lightly, he sighs in relief, his head falling back and landing on your shoulder.
“Did you guys at least make some progress with the choreography today?” you say as you rub the sweet spot on his back
“Y-yes..” his words fade into a moan
You both freeze, did he just moan? It wasnt a normal massage moan either, you look down and see a growing bulge in his pants, you scoff.
“Kitty…this is really turning you on?”
He opens his eyes and looks at you
“Y-yes noona…im sorry” he looks to the ground
You chuckle, popping random boners isnt a unusual thing for him, but its always adorable to see him embarrassed cause of it
“Its okay, noona will take care of you, youve had a stressful day”
You rub his arms and pull his body flush against yours, you start running your hands down his body, he shivers
“Noona..~” he whines
“Dont be impatient, kitty”
Your hand arrives at his crotch, and he gives a pathetic whine, he squirms at the slightest touch, you slowly unbutton his pants and send your hand into them, he groans. You rub your hand on his already hard cock
“Kitty…your so hard, it mustve hurt straining against your jeans”
“I-it did…noona” he moans
“Take off your pants for noona”
He scrambles to pull his pants down, along with his boxers, he sits back in your lap.
“Good boy”
You continue your rubbing on his cock, his moans steadily pouring out of his mouth
“Mmh, baby, im barely touching you and your moaning so much”
You whisper against his ear, he shivers
“Such a whore for your noona”
As you say that you start stroking him, he moans loudly, his body tensing, hes close to cumming
“Dont cum unless i tell you”
He nods, is head falls onto your shoulder, his face contorting in pleasure and you continue your strokes, you kiss him gently, swallowing his moans.
Your strokes get faster and his moans get louder, you pull away from the kiss and look at him.
He pants
“N-noona…please..please!”
You chuckle and stop your strokes, he groans
“Please what? Use your words”
“Please~ please let me cum”
You smile and continue your strokes, he moans loudly
“Go ahead kitty, you deserve it”
He moans, his body tossing and turning in your lap, when finally, you feel is cock twitch in your hand and hos body stiffing. His hot load spilling all over your hand and his sweatshirt. You tsk
“Kitty, you made a mess”
He pants, body limp and eyes closed
“I-i…”
Is the only words he can muster
“Its okay kitty, lets go to bed, yeah?”
He looks at you and nod, you lift his body up as much as you can and gets his underwear, you help him back into them and pick his pants off the ground. You two go to your room and he collapses on bed, you smile and lay the blanket on him
“Goodnight, kitty”
“Goodnight noona…i love you”
“I love you too”
Feedback appreciated!
#seventeen#seventeen fanfic#seungkwan#boo seungkwan#seungkwan smut#boo seungkwan smut#seventeen smut#sub!seventeen#sub!seungkwan
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Scripts - S7 - Episode 15 (Part 1 of 3)
Post challenge chat with Evan, graft with LI
NARRATOR: Welcome back to Love Island where Excess Baggage spilled some truths and a surprise recoupling announcement raised some tensions.
NARRATOR: It’s like a pressure cooker in there… Pressure cookers are actually a bit of a sore subject for me.
NARRATOR: Mine kept undercooking my pasta for no reason, so I threw it away!
NARRATOR: I could never <i>al-dente</i>fy what was wrong with it. How was I supposed to know it needed plugging in?
NARRATOR: Anyway, let’s get back to it and find out who’s <i>stewing</i> over the recoupling and who’s <i>cooked</i> up a plan.
You all look around at each other, shocked by the news of the recoupling.
{0}_SURPRISED: What do you mean you saw {1} and {2} in bed?
{0}_FLIRTY: I mean exactly what I said.
{0}_SERIOUS: {1}?
PLAYER_IDLE: I can explain.
{0}_SERIOUS: I honestly can’t believe this.
{0}_SERIOUS: I don’t know what to think.
PLAYER_SAD: Let’s talk?
{0}_SERIOUS: You know what, I actually don’t want to hear it right now.
{0}_SERIOUS: I need time to think. I’ll talk to you later.
{0}_SAD: Woah.
UMA_SAD: Woah is right, I’m so sorry {0}.
UMA_ANGRY: That was not ok, {0}.
{0}_SERIOUS: It was the truth.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: Let’s just stop. I’ll deal with this later.
{0}_EMBARRASSED: Well, the recoupling has come at a good time.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: Has it?
{0}_HAPPY: Nah, I’m joking. Terrible timing. After all that baggage.
EVAN_IDLE: At least we have some time before the recoupling. To think through our decisions.
BONNIE_IDLE: I reckon we all need some thinking time.
{0}_EMBARRASSED: I guess I’ve given you a lot to think about in Excess Baggage, Bonnie.
UMA_SERIOUS: Over 70 things to think about, by the sounds of it.
{0}_SERIOUS: Ha. Hilarious.
{0}_SERIOUS: I’d rather have 70 things to think about than one red flag to think about.
Uma glares at {0}.
UMA_ANGRY: I actually think you’re being so unreasonable. I was young and naive.
{0}_EMBARRASSED: So was I, once. Didn’t mean I was ever unfaithful.
UMA_SERIOUS: Aww, well done you. Your medal should be in the post.
UMA_SERIOUS: Most faithful man in the world.
UMA_SURPRISED: Oh, hang on. What about {0}?
UMA_SERIOUS: Dumped her pretty quick without much thought for being faithful. Oops.
{0}_SERIOUS: Too far.
UMA_SERIOUS: Just saying. Making out like you're perfect won’t fly with me.
{0}_SERIOUS: It’s different.
They both turn away from each other, their faces sour.
TRAVIS_EMBARRASSED: Well, I think Excess Baggage is well and truly over.
PLAYER_IDLE: I think so.
VICKY_SURPRISED: Do challenges always end like this?
BONNIE_EMBARRASSED: Only the juicy ones.
BONNIE_EMBARRASSED: Let’s head back to the villa, guys.
You all head back, a tense air amongst you all.
You’re sitting alone by the pool when Evan approaches.
EVAN_IDLE: Hey, {0}.
EVAN_HAPPY: How are you doing?
EVAN_SERIOUS: I can’t believe how {0} behaved.
EVAN_SERIOUS: I wanted to check in with you.
EVAN_SAD: Excess Baggage was a lot to deal with.
A lot of baggage to digest
PLAYER_SERIOUS: I’m still speechless. A lot of stuff to digest.
EVAN_HAPPY: I’m surprised some of that baggage got through security to be honest.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: Felt like some people really got dropped in it.
PLAYER_EMBARRASSED: Yeah. {0} was not happy with Uma.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: And Bonnie finding out {0}’s number was pretty high.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: Hope they can all patch things back up.
PLAYER_IDLE: Time will tell.
PLAYER_IDLE: How are you feeling about some of the stuff that came up?
I’m more concerned about the recoupling
PLAYER_EMBARRASSED: I’m actually more concerned about the recoupling.
PLAYER_SAD: It’s come at a really bad time and I’m a little unsure what’s going on with some people.
EVAN_IDLE: You’ll be fine.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: You’re the most popular person here.
PLAYER_IDLE: What about you? How are you feeling about everything?
I’m actually not too fussed
PLAYER_HAPPY: The only thing I’m digesting is lunch.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: All that drama and stuff earlier is totally in the rear view.
EVAN_HAPPY: Alright, too cool for school over here.
EVAN_HAPPY: I like it. It’s nice seeing someone rise above drama like that.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: That’s how I am.
EVAN_HAPPY: I’m trying to not get involved myself, but I’m defo feeling affected by everything.
PLAYER_IDLE: What’s up?
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: Some things that came up didn’t sit well with me.
PLAYER_IDLE: Like what?
EVAN_IDLE: It kind of goes deeper than just Excess Baggage.
EVAN_SAD: But I guess that was the tipping point.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: Tipping point of what?
EVAN_IDLE: Well, I haven’t even spoken to the boys about this yet.
EVAN_IDLE: I wanted to tell you first. I trust you.
He looks around to make sure you’re both alone.
EVAN_IDLE: I know I told you some of this yesterday.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: But after Excess Baggage, my mind’s even more made up now.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: In what way?
EVAN_IDLE: {0} is out of the picture for me. Completely.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: Oh, really?
EVAN_SAD: We’re not vibing, at all. Like zero vibes. Minus vibes.
EVAN_IDLE: She puts in more effort with {0} than with me.
EVAN_SAD: And the worst part is, she won’t admit it.
EVAN_SERIOUS: She tells me I’m still her number one, but I don’t think I’m even her number five.
EVAN_SERIOUS: Honesty and kindness are the two qualities I need in a potential partner.
EVAN_IDLE: So it’s a big red flag. One I can’t ignore.
I’m not surprised
PLAYER_IDLE: I kind of predicted this would happen.
EVAN_SURPRISED: You’ve seen it coming?
PLAYER_IDLE: Everyone has. She’s basically ignored you the last two days.
PLAYER_IDLE: Putting all her effort into winning back {0}.
PLAYER_EMBARRASSED: I’m actually surprised you lasted this long. You’ve been patient.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: Well, I wanted to give her time and let her follow her heart.
EVAN_SERIOUS: And it seems her heart is well and truly with {0}.
Give it some time
PLAYER_IDLE: Honestly, before writing her off I’d give it some time.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: I feel like I’ve been giving it some time since Casa.
EVAN_SERIOUS: I can’t ignore the several red flags she’s been chucking my way.
I’m honest and kind…
PLAYER_FLIRTY: If honesty and kindness are what you’re looking for. Look no further.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: I’ve got a bucket full of both.
EVAN_HAPPY: And that’s not all you have.
He looks deep into your eyes.
EVAN_FLIRTY: You kind of have everything.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Everything I’m looking for anyway.
For a moment Evan seems lost in your eyes. He shakes himself back to reality.
EVAN_IDLE: I just wanted to tell you all this first.
EVAN_HAPPY: You’re the person I feel closest to in here.
EVAN_HAPPY: The person I trust the most.
PLAYER_IDLE: That’s nice to hear.
PLAYER_IDLE: So, if {0} is out of the picture, who’s next for you?
Evan looks up at the sky before his eyes fix onto yours.
EVAN_FLIRTY: I’ve been feeling something with this one girl, actually.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Ever since I laid eyes on her to tell you the truth.
PLAYER_IDLE: Very interesting. Tell me more.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Well, she’s my exact type on paper, right down to her sense of humour.
EVAN_HAPPY: I’ve been looking forward to chatting with her more than anything else.
EVAN_FLIRTY: She always looks stunning.
EVAN_FLIRTY: She’s kind and honest.
EVAN_FLIRTY: To tell you the truth, me and her actually got a little intimate earlier.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: Oh, really?
EVAN_FLIRTY: A massage that…
EVAN_FLIRTY: Turned into something a bit more.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Well... a lot more.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Turned into something a bit more.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Well... a bit more.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Turned into a steamy snog.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Ended in the cosiest cuddle I’ve ever been involved in.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Ended too abruptly.
EVAN_FLIRTY: I can’t stop thinking about it.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: Even if a certain someone decided to out us…
EVAN_HAPPY: I don’t care. I’m just happy this girl gave me the time of day.
EVAN_HAPPY: I hope she doesn’t care either, because what we have is exciting.
EVAN_FLIRTY: There’s this energy when me and her chat.
EVAN_FLIRTY: A sort of electricity whenever we make eye contact.
I’m sure she feels it too
PLAYER_FLIRTY: I’m sure she feels it too, whoever this lucky girl is.
EVAN_FLIRTY: I wanted to tell her how I felt today. Properly.
PLAYER_IDLE: Why haven’t you?
EVAN_FLIRTY: With the recoupling it kind of feels like bad timing.
EVAN_HAPPY: So, maybe I’ll just look into her eyes all day instead.
You feel a tingling through your body as you and Evan stare into each other's eyes.
You should tell her
PLAYER_IDLE: Whoever this lucky girl is, you should tell her.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Maybe you’re right. A lot of me thinks I should.
EVAN_FLIRTY: But it feels like bad timing with the recoupling.
EVAN_FLIRTY: I want to properly sit her down and tell her how I feel.
EVAN_FLIRTY: I don’t want it to feel rushed by a recoupling or anything.
EVAN_HAPPY: So, maybe I’ll just look into her eyes all day instead.
You feel a tingling through your body as you and Evan stare into each other's eyes.
Maybe keep it to yourself
PLAYER_EMBARRASSED: You should maybe keep it to yourself.
PLAYER_EMBARRASSED: With a recoupling on the way, it kind of feels like bad timing.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: Maybe you’re right.
EVAN_FLIRTY: I guess I’ll just have to settle for looking into her eyes instead.
You and Evan stare into each other's eyes.
Evan gives you a warming smile before looking out across the pool.
EVAN_IDLE: I’m not the kind of guy to step on anyone’s toes.
EVAN_FLIRTY: So, I guess the only single girl is Vicky.
PLAYER_IDLE: Is she a bit of you?
Evan shrugs.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Not as much as someone else in here.
PLAYER_IDLE: And who’s that?
Evan looks at you for a moment.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: I think I’d upset a few people if I went after her.
PLAYER_IDLE: So, she’s off limits?
EVAN_FLIRTY: Well, she might be worth the fallout. I’m trying to decide.
EVAN_IDLE: But I didn’t just come here to talk about me.
EVAN_IDLE: What about you?
PLAYER_SURPRISED: What about me?
EVAN_HAPPY: Where’s your head at for the recoupling?
I hope me and {0} stay together
PLAYER_FLIRTY: I hope me and {0} can stay together if I’m being honest.
PLAYER_IDLE: Regardless of all the drama recently, he’s my strongest connection.
Evan looks a little hurt, but he doesn’t disagree with you.
EVAN_SAD: Oh, right…
EVAN_IDLE: It’s good that you guys are going so strong, I guess.
EVAN_IDLE: I hope it all works out. You deserve to be happy.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: I hope I haven’t messed things up for you.
EVAN_SAD: After what {0} said in Excess Baggage.
EVAN_SAD: But if what you and {0} have is as solid as it seems…
EVAN_SAD: I’m sure you’ll get past it. Even if I secretly hope you wouldn’t.
EVAN_HAPPY: Yeah, you two are great.
EVAN_HAPPY: I hope you can both stay together.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Fingers crossed.
I kind of want <i>you</i> to steal me
PLAYER_FLIRTY: I’m kind of hoping you pick me, Evan.
EVAN_SURPRISED: Oh really?
EVAN_FLIRTY: A bit of me was hoping you’d say that, but I didn’t know if you would.
EVAN_HAPPY: I’m happy to hear it though.
PLAYER_HAPPY: I think we’d make a good team.
EVAN_HAPPY: The best team.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Especially now that {0} has blown our little secret rendezvous.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Feels like there is nothing stopping us from coupling up.
I want to couple with someone else
PLAYER_IDLE: I feel like a change.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: Kind of want someone new to couple with me.
EVAN_SURPRISED: A bit bored of {0} are you?
PLAYER_IDLE: Something like that, yeah.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Well, I’d say I’m surprised but, I had a hunch.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Seems like everyone knows about that now too…
EVAN_IDLE: I guess I could kind of tell.
EVAN_FLIRTY: Especially after what {0} said after the challenge.
I’ve not given it much thought
PLAYER_HAPPY: I won’t lie, I’ve barely given it any thought.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Whatever happens, happens.
EVAN_SURPRISED: But, when I came over you said you were worried about the recoupling?
PLAYER_IDLE: Yeah, I did say that.
PLAYER_HAPPY: I guess I’ve chilled out a bit since then.
EVAN_HAPPY: You’ve gone from being worried to not caring in two minutes.
EVAN_FLIRTY: I guess that’s the effect I have on people.
EVAN_HAPPY: I like the way you think.
EVAN_HAPPY: Everyone except you is stressing out.
EVAN_HAPPY: It’s pretty cool.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Just being myself.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: I do feel like anything could happen tonight.
EVAN_IDLE: I mean, the two newbies, Vicky and… thingy.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Travis.
EVAN_HAPPY: Travis. Sorry, I’ve barely had a chance to speak to the guy.
EVAN_HAPPY: But yeah, they both have to couple up with someone.
EVAN_EMBARRASSED: So them stealing two people is really gonna shake up the order.
PLAYER_EMBARRASSED: It’s gonna be interesting.
The other Islanders gather by you and Evan.
VICKY_IDLE: Thought we’d interrupt your chat as we better go get ready.
UMA_EMBARRASSED: I’m kind of nervous for this.
TRAVIS_FLIRTY: You’ll all be fine. We’ll go easy on you.
SUMMER_FLIRTY: I’m nervous, too. Will you hold my hand for the recoupling, Trav?
JOYO_SURPRISED: Woah.
SUMMER_FLIRTY: I’m joking. Calm down.
Summer sexily bites her lip in the direction of Travis.
UMA_IDLE: Right, girls only chat in the dressing room. Now.
{0}_HAPPY: Yes! Much needed. Let’s go.
You all hurry off for the dressing room.
As you’re considering what to wear, Uma lets out a scream.
UMA_ANGRY: Ahhhh! I am <i>so</i> annoyed at that boy.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: Woah, let’s keep it down, Uma.
There’s a knock at the door and Travis pokes his head in.
TRAVIS_EMBARRASSED: Is everything alright? I heard someone screaming.
DAPHNE_HAPPY: Yeah, it’s all good, Travis.
Travis nods, still a little confused, before leaving.
UMA_SERIOUS: I’m sorry, girls. That was a bit much.
BONNIE_HAPPY: A bit much for my eardrums, yeah.
{0}_IDLE: Go on, Uma. Fill us in.
UMA_SERIOUS: So, obviously my baggage was that I cheated on an ex.
UMA_ANGRY: Can I just say, I was literally 18 and it was just a kiss!
UMA_ANGRY: I’d been going out with him for like two months.
UMA_SERIOUS: And yeah, I was wrong to do it, I’m not making excuses.
UMA_SERIOUS: But {0} is making out like I’m a serial cheater.
UMA_SERIOUS: Feels like he was looking for an escape route and now he’s found it?
It’d be a big deal for me
PLAYER_SERIOUS: If my partner had cheated on an ex, it would be a big deal for me.
UMA_SAD: Right. Maybe I’m not thinking about it from his point of view then.
UMA_SAD: It’s just, no one I’ve ever gotten with has been this affected by it.
UMA_IDLE: Like, I own it. It happened. I’m not ashamed.
UMA_IDLE: Just thought he was a bit more understanding. Obviously not.
He’s blown it out of proportion
PLAYER_IDLE: He’s defo blowing this way out of proportion.
PLAYER_IDLE: You owned it and he’s making out like it’s this massive thing.
VICKY_IDLE: I agree with {0}. It’s not that deep.
BONNIE_IDLE: Yeah, {0}’s right. If he wants to let it come between you both…
BONNIE_IDLE: That’s his decision.
He’ll come round
PLAYER_IDLE: I think he’ll come round, Uma. He’s just a bit shocked is all.
UMA_SERIOUS: Yeah, maybe. Thing is, I want a guy who supports me.
UMA_SERIOUS: Not who buries his head in the sand whenever I do something they don’t like.
UMA_IDLE: I guess we’ll see what happens.
UMA_IDLE: What about you, Bon Bon? How you feeling about {0}?
BONNIE_IDLE: Can I just say, sleep with whoever you want. It’s fine.
BONNIE_EMBARRASSED: But the fact he’s slept with so many people…
BONNIE_SERIOUS: How would you even do that? Where’s the time in the week?
VICKY_HAPPY: In his defence, if you’re just casually going at it once or twice a week.
VICKY_IDLE: After a year or two, you’d pretty easily hit the big numbers.
{0}_HAPPY: Are you in the big numbers, Vicky?
VICKY_HAPPY: For the record, I’m not even in double figures.
VICKY_IDLE: I’m just saying, I can see how someone would get to seventy.
BONNIE_IDLE: I know. Just screams ‘player’ to me.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: We were always kind of just friends but this is me sacking him off.
She looks at you flirtily.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: Time to focus on the person I actually want.
PLAYER_IDLE: What about you, Summer?
SUMMER_FLIRTY: Travis is doing things to me. Straight up.
BONNIE_SURPRISED: That was fast. Have you even spoken to him properly?
SUMMER_FLIRTY: I’ve looked at him properly.
SUMMER_FLIRTY: He’s just so hot, exactly my type.
DAPHNE_SERIOUS: So, are you hoping he picks you tonight?
SUMMER_FLIRTY: I wanna stay with Joyo for now. We’re getting along fairly well.
SUMMER_FLIRTY: But if Travis picked me, I wouldn’t exactly be getting out my violin.
SUMMER_HAPPY: What about you {0}, where’s your head at?
PLAYER_IDLE: What about you, Daphne?
DAPHNE_EMBARRASSED: I’m worried about my Excess Baggage drama.
DAPHNE_IDLE: When I told someone I loved them when I didn’t.
UMA_SERIOUS: Is that it? I know guys that do that on the weekly.
DAPHNE_IDLE: I know. It really struck a chord with Rafael though.
DAPHNE_IDLE: Heard him asking some of the boys if they thought he could trust me.
PLAYER_EMBARRASSED: So, you think it’s properly thrown him off?
DAPHNE_EMBARRASSED: Yeah, a bit of me thinks he’s gonna couple with someone else.
BONNIE_SURPRISED: Raf wouldn’t do that. He’d speak to you about it first.
UMA_SERIOUS: Yeah, he’s not shallow like that.
{0}_IDLE: If you two can get through Casa Amor together, this is nothing.
DAPHNE_IDLE: I hope you’re right. He’s my first, second and third favourite in here.
DAPHNE_IDLE: What about you {0}, where’s your head at?
{0}_SERIOUS: I’m just so over all the drama, you know!
{0}_SERIOUS: Feels like people just can’t help stirring the pot in here.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: Excuse me?
{0}_HAPPY: Oh yeah, sorry about blurting out that stuff about {1} earlier.
{0}_HAPPY: Whoopsie. No hard feelings, yeah?
*Clap back at {0}
PLAYER_SERIOUS: Actually, no. Lots of hard feelings, {0}.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: You need to learn when to keep your mouth closed.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: I’m so, so tired of you being an absolute clown!
PLAYER_SERIOUS: It’s like you can’t help messing things up for everyone!
PLAYER_HAPPY: What happens between me and Vicky has got nothing to do with you.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: You need to wise up and mind your business!
PLAYER_SERIOUS: Because I’m not dealing with this anymore.
{0}_IDLE: Don’t get frosty with me for something you did.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: Don’t you be taking the high ground…
PLAYER_HAPPY: We all know about your little romp with Stephen now.
PLAYER_HAPPY: So if you don’t want all your dirty laundry aired for everyone.
PLAYER_HAPPY: I suggest you keep that tongue of yours from wagging.
UMA_SURPRISED: Ooph, {0}! Remind me never to step on your toes!
VICKY_FLIRTY: That was pretty hot, not gonna lie.
{0}_EMBARRASSED: Ok! You’ve made your point.
{0}_IDLE: Sorry, I guess.
PLAYER_IDLE: Sorry is right.
PLAYER_IDLE: Now we’ve got that out of the way.
PLAYER_IDLE: Go ahead and share where your head’s at.
{0}_IDLE: Erm, well…
No hard feelings!
PLAYER_IDLE: That’s ok, {0}.
PLAYER_IDLE: No hard feelings.
PLAYER_HAPPY: We all slip up sometimes.
{0}_HAPPY: Yeah! That’s all it was. Just a slip up.
{0}_HAPPY: Anyway, what was I saying? Oh yeah!
I don’t want to talk about it
PLAYER_SERIOUS: I don’t want to talk about it.
{0}_HAPPY: Oh, ok!
{0}_HAPPY: Anyway, what was I saying? Oh yeah!
{0}_IDLE: Seems like Evan’s head has been completely turned.
{0}_SERIOUS: In fact I know it has.
{0}_SERIOUS: After seeing you and him getting pretty cosy in the bedroom, {1}.
{0}_SAD: Cosy being the gentle way of putting it.
{0}_SERIOUS: That’s only half of it though.
{0}_IDLE: In Excess Baggage he was literally siding with other people over me.
{0}_SERIOUS: Not to mention that whole Stephen thing you brought up, {1}.
{0}_SERIOUS: Evan was clearly egging you on. He wanted you to say it.
{0}_SERIOUS: Not to mention that whole Stephen drama he brought up.
{0}_SERIOUS: Get the feeling he only said that to get a reaction out of me.
{0}_SERIOUS: It’s clear he’s finished with me…
PLAYER_SERIOUS: Isn’t it obvious by now?
{0}_SERIOUS: Erm yeah, whatever.
{0}_IDLE: I don’t mind. Me and him were defo a Casa fling and nothing more.
{0}_IDLE: But I’m actually annoyed about some of that drama he helped stir up.
{0}_IDLE: It’s put me and {1} in a bad place.
You’ve always been in a bad place
PLAYER_IDLE: No offence, but you’ve basically always been in a ‘bad place’.
PLAYER_HAPPY: You both twisted in Casa Amor.
PLAYER_HAPPY: And even before then it sounded like there was daily drama between you both.
{0}_IDLE: You weren’t there to see us before Casa Amor. We were going strong.
PLAYER_IDLE: Hmm, this Stephen guy might have a few things to say about that.
PLAYER_IDLE: But whatever you say.
{0}_IDLE: That’s all in the past. I just hope we can squash it before the recoupling.
He’s all yours from tonight onwards
PLAYER_IDLE: Well, after tonight that boy is all yours.
PLAYER_HAPPY: You’ll have all the time in the world to sort out your issues together.
{0}_SURPRISED: You’re hoping to jump ship?
PLAYER_IDLE: We’ll see what happens.
{0}_IDLE: Kind of hoping it can squash itself before the recoupling.
Sounds like a messy situation
PLAYER_IDLE: Sounds like a messy one, {0}.
DAPHNE_SERIOUS: Well, partly thanks to you, yeah it is.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: Really?
{0}_IDLE: Hoping it can resolve itself before the recoupling.
{0}_IDLE: It is what it is.
{0}_IDLE: Kind of hoping it can resolve itself before the recoupling.
UMA_IDLE: Well, time is running out.
UMA_FLIRTY: And talking of, we better get our outfits sorted for tonight.
{0}_FLIRTY: Yeah. These outfits need to go off.
UMA_FLIRTY: Mine will be very much staying on, thank you very much.
BONNIE_IDLE: There’s still time to chat to everyone.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: Build some bridges and secure the right partner.
VICKY_FLIRTY: I’ll be pulling everyone for a chat.
VICKY_FLIRTY: Especially the smoking hot ones.
You notice Vicky looking at you with a bold smile.
{0}_FLIRTY: Very mysterious.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Anyway, outfit decision time.
PLAYER_HAPPY: What do we think of my outfit, girls?
BONNIE_FLIRTY: Stop it!
UMA_FLIRTY: That defo has to be your look, but why stop there?
PLAYER_FLIRTY: What do you mean?
UMA_HAPPY: We have a closet full of jewellery and accessories.
I’ll add some extra spice
PLAYER_HAPPY: I’m all about adding an extra dimension with some accessories.
I like it as is
PLAYER_HAPPY: Hmm, I actually love it as is.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: Don’t want to overcomplicate the look.
VICKY_FLIRTY: This girl knows a thing or two. I agree.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: How about this?
The girls look you up and down with their mouths wide open.
VICKY_FLIRTY: You’re the gift that keeps on giving. I don’t know where to look.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: Stunning. With a capital S.
{0}_FLIRTY: Have to hand it to you, {1}. That is pretty hot.
{0}_FLIRTY: It really compliments your figure, too.
BONNIE_HAPPY: Are you gonna wear that tonight, {0}?
*TRYOUTFIT* I’m wearing this!
PLAYER_FLIRTY: This is my look for tonight.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: I knew you’d go with it. It’s so gorgeous.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: You look like a literal supermodel.
UMA_HAPPY: The boys are gonna need a sit down after they see you in that.
VICKY_FLIRTY: Not only the boys. I might need a seat myself.
I’ll look at other options first
PLAYER_IDLE: I think I’ll see what else there is before I commit to anything.
VICKY_HAPPY: You’re a chancer thinking you’ll find anything more delicious than that.
VICKY_HAPPY: But I love the confidence.
BONNIE_HAPPY: Let’s see what else there is!
PLAYER_IDLE: I might just wear this.
UMA_IDLE: But that other outfit was stunning?
VICKY_SURPRISED: Yeah, that other outfit was a genuine show stopper.
UMA_FLIRTY: Yeah, let us see you in that outfit again?
Ok, I’ll try it on again
PLAYER_HAPPY: I’ll try on that outfit one more time.
VICKY_FLIRTY: You have to wear that.
BONNIE_HAPPY: It’s the obvious choice.
This is the outfit I’ll wear
PLAYER_FLIRTY: It has to be this.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: Right choice.
{0}_FLIRTY: That was my top pick too. I love how it looks on you.
UMA_HAPPY: Yayyy, you look gorg.
I’ll look for something else
PLAYER_IDLE: Let me check the other options.
I’ll look in the wardrobe once more
PLAYER_IDLE: Let me check the other options again.
I’m happy in this
PLAYER_IDLE: I’ll stick with this.
VICKY_HAPPY: It’s low key, but I like it.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: Well, {0} looks gorgeous, now we need to find our own outfits.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: Well, now that {0} has a lovely outfit, we need to find outfits for ourselves.
BONNIE_FLIRTY: We need to find some outfits for ourselves, girls.
BONNIE_SURPRISED: Wow, we all look stunning.
{0} does a little twirl.
{0}_FLIRTY: These are the chats that will decide who we recouple with.
{0} looks at you with a raised eyebrow.
{0}_FLIRTY: We have to turn it up to ten and ensure our faves want to couple with us.
VICKY_HAPPY: Ahhh, I’m so excited. A night of proper grafting.
{0}_FLIRTY: Hope you packed the factor fifty, Vicky.
VICKY_FLIRTY: Watch and learn.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Let’s get out there, girls!
As the girls file out of the bedroom, Uma motions for you to stay behind.
PLAYER_IDLE: What is it, Uma?
UMA_IDLE: This recoupling tonight is huge.
UMA_IDLE: I really think we should get the most out of every chat as much as possible.
PLAYER_IDLE: You might be right.
UMA_IDLE: We all need to turn it up a level. Secure our places.
*I’ll chat with everyone for as long as I can
PLAYER_FLIRTY: Don’t you worry, I’m gonna chat with everyone for as long as I can.
UMA_FLIRTY: I knew you would. I think it’s a good move.
UMA_FLIRTY: You wouldn’t wanna leave here with any regrets.
I’ll see how it goes
PLAYER_IDLE: I’m just gonna see how the night goes.
UMA_SURPRISED: Are you sure?
UMA_IDLE: You’re gonna be speaking to basically everyone tonight.
UMA_IDLE: I think putting in a bit of extra time with each person could really help.
UMA_SERIOUS: Give you more time to work your magic. What do you think?
*I’ll have longer chats with everyone
PLAYER_FLIRTY: Don’t you worry, I’m gonna chat with everyone for as long as I can.
UMA_FLIRTY: I knew you would. I think it’s a good move.
UMA_FLIRTY: You wouldn’t wanna leave here with any regrets.
Let’s just see how it goes
PLAYER_IDLE: Honestly, I’ll just play it by ear. It’s fine.
UMA_IDLE: Whatever you think is best.
You head out, ready to graft the night away.
&Daybeds: {0}
You find {0} by the daybeds. He sits up as you approach.
{0}_FLIRTY: {1}, you look stunning.
{0}_FLIRTY: That outfit is...
He lets out a whistle.
{0}_FLIRTY: There’s no words that I can think of that do it justice.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Thanks, {0}.
{0}_FLIRTY: {1}, you look stunning.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Thanks, {0}.
{0}_FLIRTY: {1}, nice to see you.
{0}_SERIOUS: I dunno if we should be chatting right now.
PLAYER_EMBARRASSED: Why?
{0}_SAD: Because if even half of what {1} said earlier is true.
{0} looks to the floor with a vacant stare.
{0}_SAD: I’m confused why you’d even do that.
{0}_SAD: I just don’t understand, {1}.
Reassure him
PLAYER_IDLE: If you feel this strongly, I think that tells you that what we have is strong.
{0}_EMBARRASSED: But what about you and {1}?
PLAYER_IDLE: I was just exploring another connection.
PLAYER_IDLE: And all we did was cuddle at the end of the day.
PLAYER_IDLE: All we did was chat at the end of the day.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: It doesn’t mean what me and you have has to end.
{0}_IDLE: I understand what you’re saying.
{0}_SERIOUS: Appreciate you being so honest.
{0}_IDLE: Maybe we should have just discussed it before.
Apologise to him
PLAYER_SAD: I’m so sorry it went down like that, {0}.
PLAYER_SAD: I feel terrible about it.
{0}_IDLE: Just to be clear, I don’t judge you for what you did.
{0}_IDLE: We aren’t exclusive and we’re still both exploring what we have.
{0}_EMBARRASSED: It just really stung.
{0}_IDLE: I just wanted you to know how I feel.
PLAYER_SERIOUS: And I want you to know that I’m sorry and I’ll make up for it.
{0}_IDLE: You have a lot to make up for.
Tell him you’d do it again
PLAYER_IDLE: Sorry but I’d do it again, {0}.
{0}_SURPRISED: Really?
PLAYER_IDLE: Yeah.
PLAYER_HAPPY: We aren’t exclusive, we’ve known each other for a week and we’re on Love Island.
PLAYER_IDLE: You’ve been running off with {0} every five minutes.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: I’m just trying to explore all of my connections. That’s why we’re here!
He looks at you, nodding slowly to himself.
{0}_IDLE: I know. You live by your own rules.
{0}_IDLE: I’m not going to hold you back from that.
{0}_IDLE: It’s the whole reason I twisted with you in the first place.
A subtle smile flashes across his face.
{0}_IDLE: Let’s just chat for a bit. Take my mind off it.
PLAYER_IDLE: What are you doing out here then?
{0}_IDLE: Thinking about tonight.
PLAYER_IDLE: About your decision?
{0}_SURPRISED: No way. I know exactly what I’m doing tonight.
He gives you a smile.
{0}_SURPRISED: A little bit yeah. That’s not all.
PLAYER_IDLE: What else?
{0}_SAD: You and {1} too. Obviously.
{0}_SAD: Sorry, I’m supposed to be taking my mind off that.
{0}_IDLE: I was wondering about what other people are doing.
{0}_IDLE: That game of Excess Baggage was hectic.
PLAYER_IDLE: Yeah, some of the girls were pretty unsettled by it.
{0}_IDLE: I’m sure they were.
{0}_IDLE: But, ‘some of the girls’ don’t intrigue me as much as the one I’m coupled with.
{0}_FLIRTY: I really need to know where your head is at?
My head is still with you
PLAYER_FLIRTY: All of that Excess Baggage nonsense was a load of noise.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: My head is still with you.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: Never even flinched.
{0}_FLIRTY: That's nice to hear.
{0}_SAD: I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling really uncertain.
{0}_SAD: After this thing with you and {1}.
My head might be turning
PLAYER_IDLE: I’d be lying if I didn’t say my head might be turning a little.
{0}_SAD: I thought as much.
{0}_SERIOUS: Well, I’m glad I caught you before it turned fully.
{0}_SERIOUS: There’s still time to build on what we have.
I don’t know where my head is
PLAYER_SERIOUS: I don’t know where my head is at, {0}.
{0}_SURPRISED: You’ve come clean about you and {1}.
{0}_SAD: That much I can’t ignore anymore.
{0}_SAD: Neither can anyone now {1} has told us all.
{0}_SAD: I didn’t know you were so unsure.
He looks at you with a pained face and sighs.
{0}_IDLE: If that’s the way you feel, I totally respect it.
{0}_IDLE: I want us to just have a nice chat.
{0}_HAPPY: Like we did back in the Casa Amor days.
{0}_IDLE: I honestly feel what’s come between us is just all this main villa drama.
PLAYER_IDLE: There’s been a lot going on.
{0}_HAPPY: Let’s just enjoy each other's company today.
{0}_IDLE: I actually wanted to give you a big thank you.
PLAYER_IDLE: For what?
{0}_EMBARRASSED: For telling me the truth about Stephen and {1}.
{0}_IDLE: Seems you were the only one with the guts to tell me.
{0}_SERIOUS: I was pretty cut up about that thing Evan said earlier.
PLAYER_IDLE: About Stepehen and {0}?
{0}_SAD: Yeah.
{0}_SERIOUS: I’m not sad she flirted with him while we were coupled.
{0}_HAPPY: Compared to finding out about you and {1}...
{0}_SAD: The Stephen thing barely affected me.
{0}_SAD: I’m just sad none of the guys here told me about it.
{0}_SERIOUS: Evan is the guy I know the least.
{0}_SERIOUS: And he was the only one with enough minerals to tell me.
{0}_SAD: Kind of sucked feeling like the other guys didn’t have my back.
PLAYER_IDLE: Have you spoken to them about it?
{0}_IDLE: They’d just tell me it doesn’t matter because what I have with you is so much stronger.
{0}_HAPPY: I think they’re all team {1} as opposed to team {2}.
PLAYER_IDLE: And which team are you?
{0}_IDLE: The {1} thing makes me wanna question that.
{0}_IDLE: I’d like to forgive you right this second and move on.
{0}_IDLE: But I don’t know if I can.
{0}_SAD: It’s made me question what we have.
He looks to the floor.
{0}_IDLE: I appreciate you reassuring me.
{0}_IDLE: I appreciate you apologising.
{0}_IDLE: I appreciate what you said. That this is Love Island and we’re exploring connections.
{0}_IDLE: But I can feel this in my stomach.
Suddenly, he stops himself and shakes his head.
{0}_IDLE: But who am I kidding?
He looks at you for a moment, his face slowly lighting up with a reassuring smile.
{0}_FLIRTY: Of course I’m team {1}.
{0}_FLIRTY: Even if you decide it’s just as friends.
PLAYER_HAPPY: So, you and all the boys are team {0}.
{0}_IDLE: Maybe they aren’t so bad after all.
{0}_FLIRTY: They clearly know where my heart is at.
{0}_FLIRTY: And that’s wherever you are, I guess.
{0}_FLIRTY: I’m miles from home in this villa.
{0}_FLIRTY: But when I’m with you, it doesn’t feel so far away.
{0}_IDLE: Well... where my heart <i>was</i> at.
{0}_SAD: Maybe with {1} in the picture that'll have to change.
{0}_IDLE: Can’t say I want it to though.
{0}_IDLE: I love spending time with you and I really feel like I’m figuring out who you are.
PLAYER_IDLE: You’re figuring me out?
{0}_HAPPY: I’ll prove it.
{0}_HAPPY: Ask me any question about you and I’ll answer it correctly.
{0}_HAPPY: Go on. Ask me anything.
What’s my favourite animal?
PLAYER_IDLE: Alright then. What’s my favourite animal?
{0}_HAPPY: Oh that is easy.
{0}_HAPPY: You love squirrels.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: What makes you say that?
{0}_HAPPY: You just give off squirrel loving energy.
Do you think I’ve swum the English Channel?
PLAYER_IDLE: Alright then. True or false. I have swum the English Channel?
{0}_HAPPY: That’s the kind of obscure fact you’d only say if it was true.
{0}_HAPPY: So, I reckon it’s true. You have defo swum the English Channel.
Do I sleep on my back, side or front?
PLAYER_IDLE: I’ll give you an easy one. Do I sleep on my back, side or front?
{0}_HAPPY: I feel like I always fall asleep before you, so that’s a tough one.
{0}_HAPPY: But I seem to recall seeing you on your side.
{0}_IDLE: So I’ll go with side sleeper. Final answer.
How many sugars do I have in my tea?
PLAYER_IDLE: I’ll ask you a very important question. How many sugars do I have in my tea?
{0}_HAPPY: Aha! Trick question. You can’t fool me that easy.
{0}_HAPPY: You don’t have any sugar in your tea. You’re sweet enough.
{0}_HAPPY: Am I right?
You’re wrong
PLAYER_HAPPY: You’re wrong.
{0}_SURPRISED: Oh really? That’s embarrassing.
{0}_HAPPY: I’m glad I got it wrong though.
{0}_HAPPY: Because now there’s one more thing I get to find out about you.
Correct
PLAYER_HAPPY: You’re correct. Someone has been taking notes.
{0}_SURPRISED: Wait, so you’ve actually swum the Channel? I was kind of joking.
PLAYER_IDLE: I’m a strong swimmer.
{0}_HAPPY: You are full of surprises, {1}.
{0}_IDLE: I won’t lie, I kind of guessed that a little bit.
{0}_IDLE: But that’s my point exactly.
{0}_IDLE: I still want to know all there is to know about you, {1}.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know what your favourite animal is.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know if you’ve swum the English channel or not.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know what side you sleep on.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know how many sugars you have in your tea.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know even more than what your favourite animal is.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know even more than if you’ve swum the Channel or not.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know even more than what side you sleep on.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know even more than how many sugars you have in your tea.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to go much deeper.
{0}_HAPPY: I want to know what inspires you and what annoys you.
{0}_FLIRTY: I want to know what your favourite time of the day and least favourite season is.
{0}_HAPPY: I want to know what you watch on TV when you’ve had a bad day.
{0}_HAPPY: I want to know what you look like in the passenger seat of my car.
{0}_HAPPY: With the window down on a sunny day.
{0}_FLIRTY: And if it takes a lifetime with you to find out all these things…
{0}_HAPPY: Then that’s fine with me.
{0}_HAPPY: Because you seem endlessly interesting. And I’m hooked on you.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: Big words.
{0}_IDLE: Big words for big feelings.
{0}_IDLE: {1} is obviously something you feel like you have to explore.
{0}_IDLE: And I’d never deny you that.
{0}_IDLE: And maybe your head is no longer with me. I don’t know.
{0}_IDLE: But I think it’s important you know how I feel.
He leans back.
{0}_HAPPY: I know you probably wanna try and speak to everyone tonight.
{0}_IDLE: But why don’t you stick with me for a bit longer?
PLAYER_HAPPY: Sure thing. I’d love to stay longer.
{0}_FLIRTY: That’s great to hear.
{0}_HAPPY: I’ll make it worth your while.
{0}_HAPPY: What do you say, wanna stay and chat a bit longer?
{0}_HAPPY: I feel like we have a lot to discuss.
*I’ll stay and chat
PLAYER_HAPPY: I can stick around and chat a bit longer.
I better get talking to some others
PLAYER_IDLE: I better get going. I wanna chat to everyone before the recoupling.
{0}_IDLE: Are you sure?
{0}_IDLE: Would be nice to have a heart to heart.
He looks around to make sure you’re alone.
{0}_FLIRTY: Who knows, maybe we could have some fun!
{0}_HAPPY: There’s plenty more to my romantic side you haven’t seen.
*I wanna stay and see your romantic side
PLAYER_FLIRTY: You’ve convinced me.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: I’ll stick around for a bit longer. But you better make it worth my while.
{0}_HAPPY: It’s a deal.
I better get talking to some others
PLAYER_IDLE: Nah, I better get going honestly.
PLAYER_IDLE: Maybe another time, {0}.
{0}_IDLE: I won’t lie, the recoupling has really made me think about the future.
PLAYER_IDLE: I was sensing that.
{0}_IDLE: You’re the only person here I want to talk dreams and aspirations with.
{0}_IDLE: Maybe the first person I’ve <i>ever</i> wanted to talk about that kind of stuff with.
PLAYER_IDLE: Well, now’s the perfect time. Tell me.
You look into {0}’s eyes.
JOYO_FLIRTY: It’s funny because back in Casa Amor I remember telling you I like things to be chill at first.
JOYO_HAPPY: Talk of the future is a no go early on in a relationship for me.
PLAYER_IDLE: I remember that.
JOYO_HAPPY: But I guess you’re bringing something out of me.
PLAYER_HAPPY: I have that effect on people.
JOYO_IDLE: In the last year or so, I’ve gained a lot of life experience.
JOYO_IDLE: Feel myself maturing a lot.
JOYO_IDLE: Discovering scuba diving and waking up everyday to a job I love has been great.
PLAYER_HAPPY: Liking your job is always good.
JOYO_HAPPY: Exactly. I guess looking forward I wanna continue doing that.
JOYO_IDLE: Maybe start my own scuba training school in a few years.
JOYO_EMBARRASSED: But there’s something else I’ve never actually told anyone.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: Go on.
JOYO_IDLE: There’s this row of houses overlooking the Cornish seafront.
JOYO_HAPPY: One of them has a little balcony and a purple front door.
PLAYER_IDLE: Is that where you wanna live?
JOYO_FLIRTY: That’s where I want me and my family to live, yeah.
ALEX_HAPPY: I’ve had this weird idea to take a year out from carpentry.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: And do what?
ALEX_IDLE: Focus on weightlifting for a year.
ALEX_IDLE: A few people at the gym reckon I could do it full time.
ALEX_IDLE: If I never gave it a go, I think I’d regret it.
ALEX_IDLE: And if it doesn’t work out, I can always return to carpentry.
PLAYER_HAPPY: I didn’t know that.
ALEX_EMBARRASSED: But there’s something else I’ve never actually told anyone.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: Go on.
ALEX_HAPPY: When I go on runs back home I pass through this little village called Lymm.
ALEX_HAPPY: It’s a gorgeous place. Green and historic.
ALEX_IDLE: And on this quiet, leafy road there’s an old house that needs a bit of work.
ALEX_IDLE: It’s got a massive garden with a lovely pond. Three floors.
PLAYER_IDLE: Is that where you wanna live?
ALEX_FLIRTY: That’s where I want me and my family to live, yeah.
PLAYER_IDLE: I thought you were already building your dream home?
ALEX_HAPPY: I’m trying my best!
ALEX_HAPPY: But it doesn’t compare to this other house.
ALEX_HAPPY: I honestly can’t describe how beautiful it is.
ALEX_HAPPY: The craftsmanship on it is masterful, something I could never do.
RAFAEL_FLIRTY: Well, for the next year or two I wanna focus on having fun.
RAFAEL_HAPPY: Find a girl. Travel the world together.
RAFAEL_FLIRTY: I really want to explore South America and a bit of Asia.
RAFAEL_HAPPY: And then, when we’re both tired out from travelling...
RAFAEL_IDLE: There’s this beautiful house not far from Madrid.
RAFAEL_IDLE: I used to go on bike rides out of the city as a kid just to look at this place.
RAFAEL_IDLE: It’s always sunny and there’s a little vineyard out back.
RAFAEL_IDLE: After sunset the sky goes purple but the air is still warm.
RAFAEL_IDLE: You can sit out all night in shorts and a t-shirt.
RAFAEL_FLIRTY: Chatting and drinking and laughing.
PLAYER_IDLE: Is that where you want to live then?
RAFAEL_FLIRTY: That’s where I want me and my family to live, yeah.
BRYSON_IDLE: Being an influencer is a young man’s game.
BRYSON_HAPPY: For now it’s fine but I don’t think it’s my forever job.
PLAYER_IDLE: So, what’s the plan?
BRYSON_IDLE: I was thinking of becoming some sort of talent agent.
BRYSON_IDLE: Working to help other people kick start their careers.
BRYSON_IDLE: I wish I’d had someone showing me the ropes when I got started.
BRYSON_IDLE: Made a lot of mistakes when I was getting started in the industry.
PLAYER_SURPRISED: What kind of mistakes?
BRYSON_HAPPY: One of my first brand deals I ever signed was with this shoe company.
BRYSON_EMBARRASSED: Might have accidentally got caught saying I didn’t think they were much good on a podcast.
PLAYER_HAPPY: No way.
BRYSON_HAPPY: Yeah, just stupid mistakes like that. I wish I’d had a helping hand.
BRYSON_IDLE: But there’s something else that I’ve actually never told anyone.
PLAYER_IDLE: What is it?
BRYSON_IDLE: There’s this house not far from where I live.
BRYSON_FLIRTY: Overlooks the River Thames. It has a lovely balcony.
BRYSON_FLIRTY: And a big yellow front door.
PLAYER_FLIRTY: Is that where you want to live?
BRYSON_FLIRTY: That’s where I want me and my family to live, yeah.
He looks to the floor bashfully.
{0}_EMBARRASSED: Just a stupid dream I guess. But maybe one day.
Sounds like a great dream
PLAYER_FLIRTY: That sounds like a great dream, {0}.
{0}_IDLE: Do you think?
PLAYER_HAPPY: Yeah. You make it a reality.
{0}_FLIRTY: That’s what I’m working towards.
You’ll need a partner first
PLAYER_FLIRTY: You’ll need a partner first if you want a family of your own.
{0} looks around the villa and then at you.
{0}_HAPPY: That’s why I’m here.
We have very different aspirations
PLAYER_IDLE: We have very different aspirations, {0}.
{0}_SURPRISED: Oh, really?
{0}_HAPPY: I think that’s a good thing to be honest.
{0}_IDLE: We’re different people but we get on really well.
He leans closer to you. His eyes twinkle under the sun and a small smile forms in the corner of his mouth.
{0}_FLIRTY: There’s no one else I’d tell all this to.
{0}_FLIRTY: You’re the only one in here.
{0}_FLIRTY: But, there’s another dream I really want to tell you about.
PLAYER_IDLE: What’s that?
{0}_FLIRTY: It’s one where me and you are sitting on the daybeds.
{0}_FLIRTY: We’re talking about our futures and then, out of nowhere.
{0}_FLIRTY: I kiss you.
Let’s make that dream a reality
PLAYER_FLIRTY: Sounds like a dream I wouldn’t mind living.
You smile at each other with wide eyes as he leans closer to you.
His lips press against yours and you feel his warm hands caressing your cheek.
You open your mouth and your tongues touch for a sensual moment. Perfectly in sync with each other.
Finally you lean back. He can't take his eyes off you as you bite his lip and watch him with hungry eyes.
{0}_FLIRTY: I guess dreams come true with you, {1}.
Make it a hug and I’m there
PLAYER_FLIRTY: If it was a hug not a kiss?
PLAYER_HAPPY: That would be a dream I wouldn’t mind living.
He opens his arms and you fall straight into his chest.
Any worries about the recoupling disappear as you feel his calming breath and the muffled beating of his heart.
When you finally lean back he can’t take his eyes off you.
{0}_FLIRTY: That was better than any dream.
No thanks
PLAYER_IDLE: No thanks, {0}.
PLAYER_IDLE: Too much going on with this recoupling and everything.
{0}_IDLE: I hear you. No worries.
PLAYER_IDLE: I better head off. Busy night.
{0}_HAPPY: Have fun. I’ll see you at the firepit.
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happy march, fellow elias friends. welcome to this months update. we’ve only got a couple but like always we ask that you like this post and react in the discord so we know you’ve read it over.
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phase two is beginning soon. we’re excited to announce we will start rolling out the plot and getting things moving for phase two of our plotline. we want to make sure that you guys are as excited as us to see this play through. we’ve worked out many ideas and how the storyline will be unfolding. so keep your eyes peeled you never know what’s going to happen here!
that being said we also want to encourage you guys to feel free to post starters, send asks to the gossip page, and post more threads about these events as they go through. we will be making sure to post to the main as these go but it’s super fun when everyone gets involved on the dash too.
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after our admin meeting this weekend we have archived many or our open bios due to the fact we want to make sure we are continually pumping out fresh and new ideas for you all. some bios haven’t been updated in a while or the cast just didin’t get the traction we thought it would so we clearly need to rework some things. with that being said you will be seeing these bios eventually reworked.
we also came up with 40+ new casts as a group to get started on. we’ve been mostly disney with a few select studios added along but we’re opening our doors to lots of new casts that fit well in the elias cinematic universe. as you know it was recently announced that tony stark has launched avengers campus here in elias.. so wink wink nudge nudge... get ready for some fun.
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updated and new main pages: outside locations, most wanted, ships, and retired characters.
please make sure you’re following both the confession and gossip blog ( @waltconfessions and @waltgossip ) because we’re going to be on their more with phase two coming around and would love to see more member participation with these accounts. if you’re character has been in some juicy drama or you just want to confess something send it on over!
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Streamlining HR Processes: The Tale of How TalentKompass Deutschland Unleashed the Power of Outsourcing
Introduction: The ‘Aha!’ Moment
Picture this: you're navigating a labyrinth of tasks—hiring, payroll, compliance, and whatnot, all while trying to keep your business running smoothly. If you're TalentKompass Deutschland, you take a moment to pause and think, "There has to be a better way." And so began their enlightening journey into the world of Human Capital Management (HCM) outsourcing—a step that wasn’t just smart, it was transformative.
The Winding Road: Those Pesky HR Challenges
Imagine juggling flaming torches while walking a tightrope—that's what handling HR at a growing company feels like. TalentKompass Deutschland knew that to succeed, something had to give. They had a sprawling list of HR tasks, each more intricate than the last, and as the team grew, so did the chaos.
The Lightbulb Moment: Hello, HCM Outsourcing!
So, they took the plunge and said, "Let's bring in the pros." And just like that, they handed over their HR tasks to HCM outsourcing specialists. Why? Because these folks have made it their life’s mission to conquer the HR chaos, armed with high-tech tools and years of wisdom.
The Juicy Benefits: What’s Not to Love?
Less Money Drama
Before outsourcing, just the thought of HR costs would make anyone’s wallet tremble in fear. But by outsourcing, TalentKompass Deutschland started saving big time—no more hefty salaries, no more pricey software, and sayonara, compliance risks!
Wisdom and Gizmos
We're talking about real HR wizards here, the kind who live and breathe payroll and benefits, and who know how to get things done right, the first time. Plus, the tech they bring into play? Absolutely top-notch.
Focus, Baby, Focus!
The most liberating part? The TalentKompass Deutschland team could finally stop sweating the small stuff and get back to doing what they love and do best—growing their business.
Keeping It Legal
No one wants to accidentally step over legal lines. Thankfully, the outsourcing crew came with their own team of legal eagles, making sure that TalentKompass Deutschland stayed on the right side of the law.
The Nitty-Gritty: Functions They Kissed Goodbye
Payroll: Numbers in Safe Hands
Payroll could be a brain-teaser. One wrong move and you could trigger a cascade of errors. Now, it's like clockwork, managed by their new expert partners.
The Right People: Hired!
You need great talent to build a great business. That's why TalentKompass Deutschland leaned on their HCM partner to find folks who fit not just the job description, but also the company vibe.
The Hellos and Goodbyes
The first and last impressions matter—a lot. TalentKompass Deutschland's outsourcing team made sure of that, greeting new hires with a warm welcome and bidding adieu to departing ones with grace.
Learning the Ropes
When it comes to training, one size never fits all. Custom-tailored training programs ensured that every team member felt valued and empowered.
The Cherry on Top: Benefits
Who wouldn’t want to work at a place that takes care of its employees? Benefits administration went from a puzzle to a piece of cake.
Picking the Dream Team: The Outsourcing Partner
Reputation, flexibility, data security—these were the non-negotiables. TalentKompass Deutschland wasn't just looking for a vendor; they wanted a true partner, and they found just that.
The Happy Ending: Transformation Achieved
So, what’s the takeaway? TalentKompass Deutschland’s move to HCM outsourcing wasn’t just a tactical shift; it was a full-blown game-changer. They became leaner, meaner, and ever-so-compliant, all while creating a more harmonious, efficient workplace.
FAQs for the Curious Minds
Is HCM outsourcing just for the big guys?
Nope, whether you're a startup or a multinational, there's an HCM solution that’s just right for you.
How does it actually save money?
Imagine slashing several lines from your expense sheet—that's HCM outsourcing for you.
Are there any pitfalls?
Sure, like with any big move, there are risks, such as data breaches or a potential culture clash. But pick the right partner, and you’re golden.
What about keeping our data safe?
Good question! Always, always check your partner’s security measures.
So, no more worrying about compliance?
Exactly, leave it to the experts and sleep easy.
And there you have it, folks! TalentKompass Deutschland found their North Star in HCM outsourcing and charted a course toward smoother waters. So, what's your compass telling you?
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Reading The Hidden Oracle: Chapter 39 (SPOILERS)
Why is Chapter 39 the last chapter? Did they not want to commit to 40?
Looking at the words "Hunk Muffin" in the haiku has me scared. It's the last freaking chapter. What could possibly happen?
"Nico commanded a dispenser from the snack bar and carried it around, yelling, 'The line starts to the left! Orderly queue, guys!' . . . She punched Leo in the arm." Wow, warm welcome. Also, they have a number dispenser at the snack bar? The.. dam snack bar number dispenser?
"the immortal sorceress Calypso." istg she's something different every time they introduce her. She's a goddess, she's a nymph, she's a sorceress... her resumé must be impressive. "Even though Leo was the one getting punched by everyone in camp, I was reasonably sure he was the least uncomfortable one at the table." Oh shit, yeah, it's Leo, Calypso, Percy, and Apollo all at one table together. Percy, your biggest what-if is back! I know Apollo visited Calypso, but it doesn't seem like there should be any awkwardness there. "I hadn't witnessed such a tense greeting since Patroclus met Achilles's war prize, Briseis. (Long story. Juicy gossip. Ask me later.)" I'll hold you to that, Apollo! I want to know what happened!
"Calypso had never liked me, so she pointedly ignored me, but I kept waiting for her to yell, 'BOO!' and turn me into a tree frog." Does that happen a lot? Is that the vibe you got from her after knowing her for so long? I don't think this girl even knows what a tree frog is. She's probably never been to anywhere they're native to.
"Albania was particularly difficult." "Please do not mention Albania!" Nico had better snitch about what happened in Albania in The Sun and the Star. I know, I know, all the Reynas in the "reading PJO" fics are gonna be mad at him, but it's worth it. Also, does this mean Leo and Calypso and Festus had to cross the whole Atlantic to get back to camp? I thought leaving the island landed you wherever you wanted to go. I guess that's just the little raft, then.
"Damien White punched Leo's arm and walked away grinning. I wasn't sure Damien even knew Leo." LMAO that's my boy!
"looking for a way out of the Sea of Monsters." Ah, no wonder they couldn't come back for six months. They got lost in the Hell Ocean. You know what? I want a spin-off book consisting entirely of Leo and Calypso's Horrific Near-Death Experiences in the Sea of Monsters documenting Calypso's first experiences in the mortal world as she wonders whether she would've been better off staying on Ogygia while sprinting for her life from a pack of man-eating sheep.
"Hey, Sherman. Where'd you get the new scar, dude?" I love these little interjections so we know exactly who's punching Leo and how he casually greets them and catches up with them. For example: "Sherman told Leo the story of Crotchkicker McCaffrey and the Demon Peach Baby"
"her invisible aerial servants" Yeah, did she leave them on the island? Are they allowed to leave now that she's gone. I hope they're doing okay.
"Since leaving Ogygia, I have no powers . . . I am fully mortal." Are we gonna get to see Apollo and Calypso bond over both being ex-gods-become-mortal? One had it happen unwillingly and the other chose it. That'd be interesting.
"A few millennia ago, I had opposed her petition for early release from Ogygia because of some... ah, drama between us. (Long story. Juicy gossip. Please do not ask me later.)" WHAT? So she knows he opposed her release and that's why she dislikes him. WHAT'S THE DRAMA? Tellllllll usssssss
"Calypso had lost her powers. Leo felt responsible." Awwwwww "She won't call me Hunk Muffin, though. I dunno why" Ok good, the Hunk Muffin thing isn't as disturbing as I thought it would be.
"H-Meister. You're a hero!" Awwwwwwwwwwwww
"Oh, the middle third of the U.S.! . . . Piece of torta, then." I love Leo saying what we're thinking.
"And you freed Calypso, I see. Well done" For goodness's sake, Chiron. The boy died and came back to life and traveled for six months trying to find home and you're like, "Good job. Well done. Congrats."
"After he lent me his help in defeating the Colossus, it would have been the least I could do." This is progress. Apollo is not asking for/expecting favors with nothing in return. He wants to pay Percy back for his help. Maybe he should do that for the rest of the camp, too, considering they also risked their lives fighting the Colossus. Just a thought.
"Calypso even pecked Percy on the cheek." Calypso! Percy's taken. You're taken.
"geraniums bloomed in my stomach." Nice callback.
"Leo Valdez's Victory Lap World Tour." Imagine being Leo, dying and coming back to life, flying circles around the western hemisphere for six months trying to get home, and when you finally do, you have to immediately get up and save the world a-freaking-gain.
"I missed the whole Roman Empire." Oh yeah, you did. She's gonna be missing a lot of context for this whole quest.
"the Triumvirate might well have orchestrated all our previous troubles with the Titans and giants" Oh wait, did they cause the Great Stirring? I feel like every few days I have this same epiphany over and over again and it never gets old. Every few days I'll be like, Wait, are the Triumvirate and the Great Stirring linked? Did they cause it? Are they profiting off of it? and then three days later I'll realize the same thing again like I'm caught in a time loop. Help me.
"and an overly theatrical arrow." Oh no, the Shakespeare arrow is coming along. I hope this guy's easy to warm up to the same way Meg was.
"preparing rows of marshmallows on what looked like femur bones." I'm pretty sure femur bones are too thick to stick marshmallows on. Unless you got some big freaking marshmallows.
Apollo's going to be traveling with Leo and Calypso? *fist pump* When I was little, Caleo was my OTP! If I had known that the next book would involve them, I would've read it! Wait, I did know. What was I thinking???
#reading trials of apollo#reading the hidden oracle#reading toa#reading tho#toa spoilers#trials of apollo spoilers#trials of apollo#the hidden oracle#percy jackson and the olympians#apollo pjo#apollo#leo valdez#nico di angelo#calypso pjo#calypso#if i tag her like that are people gonna find this while looking for music?#festus the happy dragon#damien white#sherman yang#harley pjo#chiron pjo#chiron#meg mccaffrey#crotchkicker mccaffrey#dodona talking arrow#arrow of dodona#triumvirate holdings#pjo#toa#pjo hoo toa
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Syb Books Forbidden Door
Hi welcome to my completely unrealistic (as in, some of these wrestlers already have confirmed matches) fantasy booking for Forbidden Door. I simply felt like doing this :) Looking forward to the real card, hope you enjoy my silly little musings!
PRE-SHOW:
Utami Hayashita & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Jamie Hayter & Eddie Kingston
Actual intergender none of that mixed tag shit. I'm gonna be real here this is just four wrestlers I think are neat. I also think Eddie deserves a Tana match to add to his accolades. Utami and Tanahashi to win, just a good sportsmanlike time.
CHAOS (Chuck Taylor,Trent?, Rocky Romero, Lio Rush, YOH) vs. The Elite (Golden Lovers/Young Bucks/Hangman)
Listen man. I know people are hyped for Omega vs Ospreay big singles 2 but idk I don't really want a rematch and I'd love to let the Elite get a chance to rest and do zany shit. Booking a GL kiss spot in ring. Lio Rush and YOH are there because boyfriends vs. husbands match. Elite win, lots of goofy hijinks. Okada can show up at the end for tension and then shake hands with Kenny :)
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MAIN SHOW:
MJF vs. Toro Yano (anything goes rules)
This would never in a million years happen because joyless hacks don't think a biggest boy belt can also be a comedy match. However. MJF is excellent at Wile E. Coyote comedy and I'd love to see him go up against the resident trickster. He can even coward heel it up about not wanting to do a strong style match, it'd work for him! I'd book him to win but barely, this way he can gloat to Mox later that he did what Mox could not.
TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr., Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles, Lee Moriarty) vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castiglioni, Shota Umino)
We all wanna see DBry vs ZSJ in the ring and this could lead to a big singles afterwards. Yeah I fantasy booked Moriarty in TMDK he's good and deserves more shine. Because this is an AEW show and they're cheating bastards (affectionate) BCC should take this one. But lots of grapple fucking before that please :)
Kris Statlander vs. AZM
I think we should do HER BIG against HER FAST I think that would be a really fun matchup. Would be great to see how Kris works with a speed wrestler :") Kris win but barely. This would probably be an all timer on the card.
Katsuyori Shibata & Ren Narita vs. KENTA & Clark Connors
Playing to the NJPW fans in the audience but this would have eons of juicy drama behind it. Kenta came back from a grueller of a bad American tour in 2019 to Japan and debuted in NJPW with a then-just-recovered from injury Shibata as his manager. Kenta then betrayed Shibata for Bullet Club. Narita and Connors would have trained together in the LA Dojo– most of the gaijin LA Dojo trainees have gone to Bullet Club by now. The story of Kenta and Shibata grudge match against the backdrop of the golden protegé and the fallen protegé squaring off writes itself. Booking Shibata and Ren to win after a tough fight – lbr, Bullet Club deserves to be put down a little for stealing ALL those good boys.
David Finlay vs Jay White "who is the REAL bullet club" match
Ex-Bullet club leader and all around pathetic wet rat Jay White was ousted by his longtime rival Finlay when he left NJPW. Did you know these guys are 12 (Jay) - 2 (Finlay) in singles? Holy shit the drama there. I'd book Finlay to win because Jay is sooooo fun when he's pathetic.
The Outcasts (Toni Storm and Ruby Soho) vs. God's Eye (Syuri and Konami) vs. Donna Del Mondo (Giulia & Maika)
I feel like AEW audiences need to see how fuckin sick women's wrestling can be, and we do need at least two Joshi teams to make that happen. I don't follow Stardom in detail but Syuri being an ex-member of Donna Del Mondo might lead to some fun drama. Either of the Stardom teams gotta take this one, I am kinda crushing on Giulia so it can be her (just to stick it to the Outcasts twice, I suppose ;) )
Orange Cassidy vs. El Desperado
Despy is good. So good he deserves to be the one who takes the belt on a Japanese tour. American audiences can enjoy his extremely good splits and he and Orange would be excellent opponents. Despy to win, I really hope they do have a cool Japanese wrestler take the belt on a little tour :)
FTR vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito and Shingo Takagi)
I'm gonna be real with you, this is an obligatory tag match because NJPW doesn't pay nearly enough attention to their tag matches. At least Shingo and Naito will be fun. FTR win obviously, why would they lose against two singles guys?
Jon Moxley vs. Kazuchika Okada
No shade to Bryan who is a good booking too but I wanna see Okada bleed because I'm a funky little pervert 😌 doesn't matter who wins as long as crimson mask Okada 🥰
#feral wrestle speculation#< my fantasy booking tag this is EMPHATICALLY not speculation#I just had a desire to make a post i enjoy putting together my little wrestler dolls in my mind#forbidden door#njpw#aew
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Andy Cohen's Juicy Ex-Housewife Bonds: Drama Unleashed! 🍑
Cohen and the Real Housewives: A Rollercoaster Ride of Drama and Cameraworthy Chaos! 😂
So, let's talk about Andy Cohen and his entangled web of relationships with the Real Housewives. You know, those fabulous folks who've made a name for themselves by letting cameras invade their privacy? Yeah, those ones.
Back in the day, Cohen waltzed into Bravo like a boss in 2004, with the snazzy title of Vice President of Original Programming. But guess what? Two years later, he donned an even fancier hat – the executive producer's cap for the Real Housewives of Orange County, which kicked off in 2006. Bravo, Mr. Cohen! 🎩
And hold onto your martinis, because this guy didn't stop there. Nope, he's been the mastermind behind all the Housewives franchises. From the skyscrapers of New York City to the sprawling mansions of Beverly Hills, Cohen's fingerprints are all over them. I mean, that's like being the puppeteer behind a fancy, high-drama puppet show, am I right? 🎭
But wait, let's not forget the most exhilarating part of this whole circus – Cohen's relationship status with the Housewives. It's like a Facebook status on steroids – "It's Complicated" doesn't even begin to cover it. Imagine being the boss, the friend, the adversary, and the button-pusher all at once. It's like Cohen's got a closet full of hats for every mood he encounters. 🎩🤖🍸
In a chat with Paper magazine back in 2019, Cohen spilled the tea (or should I say, the Pinot Grigio?) about his unique bond with these ladies. He said, "I very much believe in boundaries. And sometimes I keep boundaries up with people who have no boundaries." I mean, that's some deep boundary-ception, right? 🚧🙅♂️
Think about it – he's dealing with folks who willingly welcome cameras into their homes, and then he's got to navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. It's like trying to wrangle a bunch of drama-loving cats. 🐱📸
And let's not forget the juicy part – when a Housewife decides to peace out from the franchise. That's when things get dicier than a plate of spaghetti in a windstorm. Imagine trying to juggle a relationship with someone who's stormed off the reality TV stage. It's like a breakup, but with more sequins and confetti. 🎉💔
So, if you're curious about Cohen's status with these former Housewives, scroll on, my friend. Brace yourself for a wild ride of "he said, she said," with a dash of sparkle and a sprinkle of sass. Because in Cohen's world, the drama never takes a vacation – it just packs its bags and moves to the Hamptons. 🏖️🕶️# Cohen and the Real Housewives: A Rollercoaster Ride of Drama and Cameraworthy Chaos! 😂
So, let's talk about Andy Cohen and his entangled web of relationships with the Real Housewives. You know, those fabulous folks who've made a name for themselves by letting cameras invade their privacy? Yeah, those ones.
Back in the day, Cohen waltzed into Bravo like a boss in 2004, with the snazzy title of Vice President of Original Programming. But guess what? Two years later, he donned an even fancier hat – the executive producer's cap for the Real Housewives of Orange County, which kicked off in 2006. Bravo, Mr. Cohen! 🎩
And hold onto your martinis, because this guy didn't stop there. Nope, he's been the mastermind behind all the Housewives franchises. From the skyscrapers of New York City to the sprawling mansions of Beverly Hills, Cohen's fingerprints are all over them. I mean, that's like being the puppeteer behind a fancy, high-drama puppet show, am I right? 🎭
But wait, let's not forget the most exhilarating part of this whole circus – Cohen's relationship status with the Housewives. It's like a Facebook status on steroids – "It's Complicated" doesn't even begin to cover it. Imagine being the boss, the friend, the adversary, and the button-pusher all at once. It's like Cohen's got a closet full of hats for every mood he encounters. 🎩🤖🍸
In a chat with Paper magazine back in 2019, Cohen spilled the tea (or should I say, the Pinot Grigio?) about his unique bond with these ladies. He said, "I very much believe in boundaries. And sometimes I keep boundaries up with people who have no boundaries." I mean, that's some deep boundary-ception, right? 🚧🙅♂️
Think about it – he's dealing with folks who willingly welcome cameras into their homes, and then he's got to navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. It's like trying to wrangle a bunch of drama-loving cats. 🐱📸
And let's not forget the juicy part – when a Housewife decides to peace out from the franchise. That's when things get dicier than a plate of spaghetti in a windstorm. Imagine trying to juggle a relationship with someone who's stormed off the reality TV stage. It's like a breakup, but with more sequins and confetti. 🎉💔
So, if you're curious about Cohen's status with these former Housewives, scroll on, my friend. Brace yourself for a wild ride of "he said, she said," with a dash of sparkle and a sprinkle of sass. Because in Cohen's world, the drama never takes a vacation – it just packs its bags and moves to the Hamptons. 🏖️🕶️
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So uh...I have been debating something. I was originally going to eventually do an Album Showcase on Neurosis' The Eye of Every Storm and Sovereign. Today I was at my local record store and I saw their other album, Times of Grace, and thought "Oh this would be cool to review this as well" but as I was buying it the guys ringing it up talked about how he saw them live some years ago and that the album is one of of their best. But then it was brought up that one of the members was recently kicked out and was a bad dude.That it is a good album but the lead guy behind it sucks. I was just taken aback because I just found out now.
I got home and looked into it...it was Scott Kelly. The lead singer and guitarist of the band admitted in 2022 that he had been abusing his wife and children for years. The band quietly fired him in 2019 and didn't go public for the safety of the wife and kids. Which I can get that, they didn't want any music tabloid and other assholes making a spectacle out of this for some "juicy drama" shit. It wasn't the band that decided to do that quietly on their own, it was Scott's wife who asked. Which again, I get. I know how metal fans can get when their favorite musician is outed for being an abuser. Hell, when a metal musician is outed for doing anything vile. She wanted to protect herself and her family. Right now I hope his wife and kids are now doing better and are away from him. I don't anyone to try to figure out who the wife and kids are, they deserve privacy and safety. I feel sorry for the band members who did not know. Whatever choice the band makes be it continuing on as a band without him or disbanding I will support. Don't go harassing the band members for the decisions they made. They had every right to fire him for the pain he caused to his family. I am glad they kicked him out which I know it is a low bar but I have seen bands keep abusers in or temporarily kick them out and then welcome them back in like nothing happened. Yeah, I know Scott chose to retire from music and public life which in my opinion is for the better since now he won't be around a community that does enable to downplay the abuse towards women and children. I know it sucks hearing that but as someone who has been part of the metal community for years I have seen it repeatedly.
Now this does leave me in an odd position of now having three CDs from this band. Do I choose to review it but repeat the information of what Scott did? Or do I just not review the albums at all? Though there is the third option of just reviewing the albums but use it as a bigger talking point about how shitty people can make well skilled art. Which I might go for that. Not to downplay what he has done but to bring up the sad fact that not every shitty person makes not well made art. But I have time to decide what to do. In the mean time I have to find which boxes my other Neurosis cds are and sell them.
#Pierce talks#text#abuse tw#Neurosis#Neurosis band#I know it is risky tagging it with the band's name#but this is an important discussion to be had
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update i am still in that time zone but i’m about to be /6/ hours ahead instead! long story
hoon arms. i agree.
no you’re right heli as a person has some kind of chaos in him but is more lawful good about handling their powers and stuff… which is why it’s so Fucking Hilarious that he knew sooha for a singular day and decided “hey btw i’m telepathic.” the boys probably thought heli had lost his MIND. until they meet her and start spilling all their secrets like “oH okay we understand now” and they can’t even bully heli for being a hypocrite (speaking of people thinking jino’s fire power is a stunt, i have an essay length collection of Thoughts abt the boys joining a traveling circus while on the run by masquerading their powers as circus acts)
NOA AND CATS 😭😭😭 HEART SO FULL 😭😭 IMAGINE HIM CROUCHING DOWN TO BE EYE-LEVEL WITH A KITTEN AND JUST WHISPERING “hello” AND SEEING THE LITTLE ONE BLINK UP AT HIM IM DEVASTATED
shion being terminally online™️ is something i can Absolutely get behind. he probably has the world’s most active instagram and a decently popular twitter. so he’ll get this feed of information all the time and when something particularly juicy happens he’ll swoon onto the couch like “you won’t BELIEVE what beauty guru youtube is up to this james charles drama is positively INSANE” and everyone else just stares at him like he’s got a second head
PLEASE IMAGINE A GRANDMOTHER TRYING TO SET JINO UP WITH HER GRANDDAUGHTER IM DYING (he’d be very polite and say he’s flattered but would rather focus on nightball and his brothers rather than dating) the way it would just . throw the whole “Cool Guy” ruse under the bus. this isn’t an intimidating hot popular guy this is a kid who befriended someone’s GRANDMOTHER
ok this is long i am sorry for anything i have missed
-vrvr anon
gotta love some not-actually-time travel time travel
LITERALLY WITH HELI like i was not thinking about that when i declared him as being lawful good powers wise but thats so true??? like he literally only knew this girl for a DAY, less even, and he spilled what was probably his biggest secret to her no problem. and from his brothers' perspective i can totally see why they'd freak out as much as or probably MORE than they did in canon because?? thats heli?? overprotective overly-cautious notorious stickler-about-the-powers heli?? heli who pretty much resurrects and has a heart attack and dies again anytime any of his brothers use their powers for ANYTHING not completely uttery in secret?? THAT heli?? and he just?? tells this random girl he has telepathy no problem?? and its sort of partially justified by the fact that she ALSO has powers, but not really, because the boys are—what, several centuries old at this point? she's probably not the first person with weird powers or abilities who they thought was "like them" that theyve ever met, hell, i could see the orphanage using that as a ruse to lure the brothers into a false sense of security so they can capture them. her having powers isnt a failsafe for trustworthiness, so why is heli, mr. Paranoia Extraordinaire, just. doing it? so easily? he must be hypnotized, or trapped under the spell of a siren, or something—there has to be something wrong. but then, they meet her, and they all feel it, too—and it doesnt feel like hypnosis or a siren's call. it feels familiar, like theyve seen her before, known her before, been here before-- its so easy to fall into that unidentifiable familiarity and tell her everything, welcome her as one of them. why? why is it so easy? solon feels it the most, and, likewise, he's the most scared of it. sorry to get in my feels there but its kinda easy to do that with the dark moon LMAO
i dont know if youre being 100% literal about having an essay-length level of thoughts about the brothers joining a travelling circus while on the run. but if you ARE being literal (or partially literal at least). i would not object to hearing said essay. potentially an entire ask dedicated solely to that concept if it so requires.
YEAH NOA WITH CATS. AND LIKE BECAUSE HES SO UNAPPROACHABLE AND COLD-SEEMING NORMALLY HIS CLASSMATES PROBABLY THINK HED BE TERRIBLE WITH BABY ANIMALS, BUT THEN SOMEONE SMUGGLES A KITTEN INTO CLASS OR SOMETHING AND HE JUST MELTS INTO A PILE OF USELESS SMILING COOING SAPPY SLUDGE UNTIL THE BELL RINGS.
god yeah my mind is running. SO many places with that jino + grandma + failed set-up student concept. its kind of funny actually. because like,, i imagine theres a good handful of students at decelis that speculate (read: fantasize) about jino actually being a secret heartbreaker f-boy under his sweet, friendly, bubbly exterior. but then after the whole ordeal of jino befriending this grandma and said grandma trying to set jino up with her granddaughter (who probably just has a mistaken impression/idea of jino due to school grapevine gossip or whatever). they all end up in the same place at once and it is ANOTHER ordeal. the student looks at jino, who she ASSUMED was this suave player/womanizer, and her entire world is just turned on its head. "you befriended my grandma." "...yes?? i dont know whats so bad about that, she's a very nice lady." "you talked about CROCHETING and BAKING with my grandma." "...again, yes?" "you gossiped with my grandma about her bingo rivals." "...I--" "who are you??" "not who you thought i was, clearly." jino gets a friend maybe??
(as im editing this im praying that you arent online and/or havent read this yet BECAUSE I STRAIGHT UP FORGOT TO ADRESS SOCIAL MEDIA SHION i am appalled at myself /lh. anyways) going to add on more sort of at the end here because i was so wrapped up in Actually Answering And Posting This In A Day that i forgot an entire section of your ask-- i love the idea of In With The Times shion who has incredibly active accounts on basically every notable platform (which brings to mind the possibility of tumblr shion, but thats a thought for another day) and constantly tortures/confounds his brothers with pop culture info. him spewing the latest drama about some youtube beauty guru to his brothers over breakfast? reading aloud from a tweet thread about the latest celebrity scandal and how they should be Cancelled Immediately like it's the morning paper? IMPECCABLE i want all of it. also you gave me the mental image of shion buying a fainting couch and installing it in their dorms for the sole purpose of dramatically collapsing onto it when he's feeling theatrical and i adore it
please i do not mind the length nor any possible things you might have forgotten . to be honest i hit post on one of these babies and only remember a vague outline + a few specific points of what i said, your responding asks doing a LOT as far as helping me recall details. its like when you forget something and then remember when something else reminds you of it, if you dont bring it up theres a chance i forgot i talked about it in the first place LMAO
#asks#anon 📝#vrvr anon#edit-magpie also thinks that its hilarious that i had to come back and edit in an entire section id forgotten to adress after typing out a#-concluding paragraph about forgetting things in your asks
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hello void
in case you thought I was kidding about Lost I literally just watched pt 1 of the pilot. so fucking good
now let’s continue rewriting spn
who else are we not killing in this AU? Grandpa Henry OF COURSE!!!
& isn’t it about time for another kid?? Get ready to meet KRISSY!!!
we actually first meet krissy in s7. she is a teenager whose father is a hunter, and she winds up getting help from sam and dean when her dad goes missing. but he survives the episode and the two of them plan to try to live a Normal Life(tm)
in s8 we meet krissy again and learn that her father has been killed by a vampire, and she and a couple other orphans have been taken in by another hunter who is helping them get revenge
sam n dean are like hm this dude seems sketchy and in fact he is! he dies and the teens are on their own again. and in canon krissy is just like... k i guess ill go try again to be normal
and I THINK WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT
due to Reasons That Should Be Obvious To Anyone Who Has Heard My TED Talks About John Winchester, sam n dean feel Some Complicated Stuff about the concept of kids being raised in the hunting life. this is a source of recurring concern and conflict in this AU for obvious reasons
ie the very nature of this Sam n Dean adopt a bunch of kids AU
so i think this encounter with a guy who is ACTIVELY training teens to be hunters at a time when the lads are grappling with whether they can be dads and hunters at the same time makes for some JUICY DRAMA
and idk if we are supposed to think that krissy is now 18+ or something but are we seriously just gonna send her and her friends off on their own??? ya girl is traumatized and has already tried quitting The Life once, maybe instead of sending her off like FLY BABY BIRD BE FREE we should. idk. offer her a place to stay
since between sam and dean we own a house and have access to a top-secret bunker full of paranormal stuff. so. welcome to the family, krissy and josephine and aidan!!!
(none of these characters will ever appear or be mentioned in canon again! [makes rude gestures at the supernatural writers])
it was at this point when I was originally plotting this out that I realized... I had forgotten a child!!! to be continued!!!
look how close together they were sitting... for a brief moment there was peace
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