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dreamcatcherfication · 4 years

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The Queens of London Part 4 - My Shadow’s the Only One That Walks Beside Me

I wrote this at 1 AM and it really shows. Anyway, I have no idea what’s happening anymore but I tried my best! This chapter feels very filler-y at parts, but I do like where everything is going, so you’ll have to stick around and “Suddenly Seymour”! *gets hit by flying book* Okay, I see how it is. Anyways, I hope you enjoy! Sorry for any spelling/grammatical errors, I’ve gotten so little sleep that I can hear colors.

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Everyone was sat at their meeting table, silently watching each other. There was a (laminated) plan set out in front of each chair for every queen and lady, the only empty seat being Anne’s. Clearly, some of the queens and ladies like Aragon and Joan were eager to start, but no one made any move without Boleyn. The silence was practically deafening for Kat who swore she could hear something ringing.

Soon enough, the door opened slowly and Anne shuffled in. She shot a glance at Kat but turned her gaze away and sat in her seat. “Can we start now?” Aragon asked in exasperation.

“Yeah, sorry,” Anne replied, her voice slightly heavier than normal. She didn’t quite look nervous, per se, but rather like she knew something she wished she didn’t. Cathy shot a questioning glance at Anne, but kept her mouth shut. Kat couldn’t help but observe all of this, an uncomfortable hole settling in her stomach.

“Alright,” Jane started, smiling warmly at her companions. “Henry’s party is in two nights time, and we need to be prepared. Anna, I believe you have something for us.”

Snapping her fingers, Anna stood up. “Right you are, Jane Suddenly Seymour,” she joked. Bessie stood up as well, lifting a large bag she had set under the table. “Outfits made by yours truly,” Anna presented, helping Bessie lift the first dress. “Miss Aragon, would you like to see your dress,” Cleves continued her over dramatic flair.

Rolling her eyes, Aragon stood up and moved over to the other two women. Unfurling the dress, Kat couldn’t help but gasp at its beauty. It was long and sweeping, the ends ruffled in all the right places to create shimmering waves. There were sparkles around the chest portion, accentuating Aragon’s dark skin against it. As for the whole of the dress, it was a radiant gold, regal and unapologetic, perfect for the queen who would wear it. The bottom half of the dress was silky and trembled at the slightest wind. Holding the dress against her body, Aragon admired Cleves’s work. “You’ve outdone yourself again, Anna,” she praised, leaving the room to go change and try the dress on. Even if she trusted Anna, the designer always encouraged them to try the dresses on and make sure they fit well.

“Just wait until you see the rest,” Anna smirked.

As Aragon changed, Bessie pulled out the second dress. “Anne, I believe this one’s for you,” she said, delicately placing the dress on the table. If Aragon’s had been radiant, this one was entrancing. It was a dark green, so thick that just looking at the dress made Kat’s chest clench. This dress was a little shorter and more revealing (important to the part Anne would be playing) but no less astounding than Aragon’s. There were jewels tacked along the breast line, making the dress even more elegant. A leather band wrapped around the waist, holding the dress together.

“Wow,” Kat murmured, absolutely transfixed.

“Going off Kat’s reaction, I think I can safely say this dress is going to capture plenty of attention,” Cleves raised an eyebrow at Anne. Kat blushed and looked down, embarrassed at being called out.

“Wouldn’t want it any other way,” Anne replied cheekily. Aragon came back into the room, twirling in her dress. There were various compliments among the women, including a wolf whistle from Anne. “Looking good Catalina,” she teased.

“Stuff it, Anne,” Aragon pretended to be annoyed. “Go change into your dress,” she ordered.

“As her majesty wishes,” Anne bowed out of the room, with her dress, off to try it on.

“I suppose I’m next,” Jane spoke up. She and the other ladies had been quiet throughout the ordeal, simply watching on in silent interest.

“Indeed,” Anna affirmed, reaching into the bag. Her next item was simpler, but when Jane laid eyes on it, she couldn’t help but immediately fall in love. It was a white dress with black outlines around the edges, accenting the curves and highlighting a wavy pattern. There were faint glitters on the dress, making it shine, but there was nothing inherently distracting about it like Anne’s. It was straightforward and beautiful, just as Jane would’ve asked.

For some reason, seeing the dress brought up a nostalgic feeling in Jane’s chest. She pushed it down and grasped the dress, thanking Anna politely. She left the room quicker than the others, moving past Anne as she reentered the room. “Wow,” Kat said again, seeing Anne in the dress.

Winking at the table, Anne twirled, catching everyone’s attention. “This is the best thing you’ve made yet, Anna,” she praised while smoothing the dress.

Shrugging off the praise, Anna and Bessie pulled out the next two articles of clothing. “Now, for our last two queens,” she looked at Cathy and Kat respectively, “you need utmost mobility while also appearing formal and wearing your best. Cathy, if you’re to observe properly, you can’t be wearing a distracting dress that hinders you. Solution? Suits.”

Revealing the suit, Cleves grinned proudly at her creation. A dark blue blazer, rich in color but plain otherwise surrounded the outfit. The color was eye-catching and blended perfectly with Parr’s skin tone. The shirt was a white button up with black stripes running up it, thin but strongly supporting the outfit. The pants were also blue, high waisted over the shirt itself. Sat on the table it was stunning, and Kat couldn’t wait to see the journalist actually donning the outfit.

When Cathy didn’t get up, everyone stared at her. “Aren’t you gonna… try it on?” Bessie nervously prompted.

Hiding her awkwardness behind a laugh, Cathy shook her head. “No, I - uh - I’d rather do that by myself if that’s alright.”

“No problem at all,” Cleves waved her off. “Let me know if there’s any problems with it. Kat,” she called unexpectedly.

Jumping in her seat, Kat quickly put on her persona. “Hmm?” She voiced, hiding her excitement. “My turn? Go ahead,” Kat made it seem like she was holding back a yawn.

The women all shot her confused looks, surprised by her nonchalance that had come completely out of left field. Maria and Maggie shared a confused look, but they said nothing. “Alright,” Cleves frowned, attempting to dispel the sudden tension. “Now, we weren’t sure what color would work, but Bessie had the great idea of this hot pink that I think you’re going to love.”

Sure enough, Kat had to stifle her astonishment at the suit. Like Cathy’s, it was covered by a hot pink blazer with black flower patterns scattered on it. The white shirt beneath it was plain, but the suspenders attached to them gave off a 1920s vibe that Kat adored. The pants were also pink, the same shade as the blazer, although there were no patterns on it. To top it off, there was a black choker sat on top of the outfit. “You like it?” Bessie asked, her eyes slightly twinkling. She had worked on this outfit specifically with Anna, and she was extremely proud of how it had turned out.

“You did a good job,” Kat coughed out, making sure to keep her compliments vague.

“It’s absolutely stunning,” Jane said softly from the doorway, her dress stealing the spotlight. Everyone turned around to gaze at her, their eyes wide. For something so simple, Jane stood out among all of them. The dress had a life of its own, practically giving off an air of emotion to whoever set eyes on it.

Pushing Kat’s suit forward, Cleves urged, “Now that Jane’s back, you can try your suit on, Kat.”

“Uh,” panicking, Kat replied, “could I do what Cathy did?” At the awkward looks she received, Kat clarified, “Try it on at home?”

“Sure,” Anna continued, unbothered. “Bessie and I guessed on your measurements, so make sure to tell us tomorrow if something doesn’t fit right.”

“What about you, Anna?” Joan asked, speaking up for the first time that night. “Unlike us ladies, you’re going to the party. Don’t you need an outfit?”

“Of course, I have my suit already prepared. It’s a surprise for you all.”

“Why would you need a suit if you’re not going to be sneaking around,” Maggie snorted as she put her feet up on the table.

Clicking her tongue, Anna leaned towards Maggie. “Because I just look that good in a suit.”

“Okay!” Aragon cut in. “How about we finish this meeting so we can all get home. Thank you for the clothes Anna and Bessie, they’re wonderful.” The fashion team nodded and sat down, listening to Aragon take control. “Now, let’s move on to politics.”

Walking home at one in the morning was not something Kat enjoyed, but she didn’t have a driver’s license, much less a car, so she was stuck. Trekking home with the suit, Kat couldn’t help but feel dirty. This suit in her hands was the most expensive thing she had ever held. Kat hadn’t grown up poor, sure, but she was never given things. And being kicked out of the house at a young age didn’t help her either.

Having this suit made for her felt wrong, she didn’t deserve it. She had lied her way into this group and was being rewarded for it. Kat knew she wanted to help, but it didn’t make the process any easier. She was used to being alone on the streets. Before she had been able to earn barely enough for rent, Kat had lived on these streets. All by herself.

There was a strange limbo between comfort and fear as she stood alone at a streetlight. Kat was used to this, the silence of the night disrupted only by her breathing. Yet she knew of the things that lurked around the corners that weren’t her shadow. For a second, Kat contemplated staying out in the dark and never returning home.

Before she could travel further down that path, Kat arrived at her apartment. Going into the building and making her way to the door, Kat fumbled with her keys. Getting the door open was harder than usual, the lock seemingly jammed for some reason. Regardless, she got the door open and made her way inside. Running a hand through her hair, Kat flipped on a light and squeaked in surprise, coming face to face with Anne Boleyn in her kitchen.

“Hey Brandon. You and I are gonna have a little chat,” Anne spoke coldly. “Couch. Now.”

Sitting on the couch, Kat stared at her hands, too afraid to look in Anne’s eyes. She had been caught, hadn’t she? Terrible thoughts kept running through her mind on what Anne might do, but Kat refused to voice any of them. “I thought you looked familiar to me,” Anne monologued while pacing in front of Kat. “I was just really curious as to why I know your face. But you know,” she shot a glance at the teen, “curiosity killed the Kat.”

Shivering, Kat opened her mouth, but closed it. “I thought if I stole your wallet, I’d be able to learn something about you. And oh boy did I learn something.” Making a full stop, Anne stared straight through Kat’s persona. “No drivers license or ID, no nothing. Just a few stray pounds and some lint. A laundry card with an address to some,” she gestured around the apartment, “disgusting slum house. No offense,” she quickly corrected herself, not wanting to be too aggressive. Kat shrugged. She couldn’t fault Anne for thinking her home was disgusting if she felt the same way.

“But most intriguing of all,” Anne continued, “was the autographed card of Thomas Wolsey, one of the heads of Gemini Records. Now, anyone who has done business with Darkrider Records knows of the war those two labels are neck deep in. It’s not something they publish on the news, but if you truly were affiliated with Darkrider Records, you wouldn’t be seen within an inch of anything related to Gemini.” Gulping, Kat knew how deeply she had dug herself into a hole. “So tell me Kat, who are you?”

Taking a few quick breaths, Kat started to talk. She didn’t lift her head to face Anne and her voice was small. “My name is Katherine Howard. I’m a street musician and I have no idea how I got your letter.”

Narrowing her eyes, Anne leaned in closer to Kat. The teen expected to be slapped for deceiving Anne, or receive some kind of retaliation. Instead, Anne gasped and backed away, a look of recognition in her eyes. “Kat? Kat Howard?”

“Yeah?” Kat mumbled in confusion.

“Your father is Edmund Howard, right?” Still confused, Kat nodded, not wanting to upset Anne. “Oh my God, I know why I recognize you.”

“Why?” Kat probed, needing answers for Anne’s sudden change in behavior.

“Because you’re my cousin.”

Silence. And then Kat stood up. “I’m your what?”

“Your cousin!” Anne exclaimed. She moved closer to Kat and started inspecting her face. “I mean, you’re a lot less chubbier than I remember, but you would’ve been, what? Four at the time? You look so different.”

Backing away from Anne, Kat wrinkled her nose. “You’ve gotta have me confused with someone else. I’m not related to any Boleyns.”

“Uh, clearly you are,” Anne rolled her eyes, pointing to herself. “Your aunt is my mom. You won’t remember me, we only met like, once.”

Still, Kat was unconvinced. “Why wouldn’t my father tell me about you?”

Anne frowned and lost a bit of enthusiasm. “Everyone in the family knows Edmund as the deadbeat. His wife died and he totally pulled away from everyone. No one’s talked to him since the funeral.” Kat cringed, remembering her mother disappearing one day. And how everything had changed after that. “Although I’m not one to talk, seeing as I’m the black sheep of our family,” Anne added.

Scoffing, Kat looked at the floor. “You’re the black sheep? Have you seen where I’m living?”

Awkwardly clicking her tongue, Anne once again observed the place. “Yeah, not the best living space.”

“Can’t afford anything else,” Kat grumbled.

“Street musician doesn’t pay too well.” Turning her attention back to her newfound cousin, Anne still needed answers. “How did you get that letter?”

Shrugging, Kat wound her arms tightly around her chest. “Some lady dropped it in my guitar case yesterday. It had my name on it, so I thought it was for me. I went to the meeting and you all started calling me Katherine Brandon and… I panicked.”

“Understandable,” Anne muttered, thinking about the implications of the letter landing with Kat. “And so the plot thickens,” she whispered to herself. Anne decided not to push on that front, instead bringing up another topic. “Why are you doing this?”

“Because I need to,” Kat fired back. “I’m never going to do anything worthwhile in my life. This is my one shot.”

If it had been anyone else, they probably wouldn’t have encouraged Kat, but this was Anne Boleyn, known for her chaos. “Then let’s do it.”

Of all things Kat had been expecting, that wasn’t it. “You’re just going to help me?”

“Hell yeah,” Anne agreed. “I already want to take down Henry, and you’re already in on everything, so why stop now? If you’re willing to do this, then I’m gonna help you.”

A short grin grew on Kat’s face. “You won’t tell anyone I’m not really Katherine Brandon?”

“Anything for my baby cousin.”

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love-geeky-fangirl · 3 years

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Ranking every teen drama I've watched

I have gotten really into teen dramas lately, because it's quarantine I can't go out and have fun, but I can still watch other people my age going out and having fun and doing things I don't get to do. Anyway I haven't seen all teen dramas, I was never interested in supernatural ones, so you won't find Vampire Diaries and similar shows on this list.

From worst to best:

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

I will never understand how this show ran for five seasons. It will forever remain a mystery to me. This show is so bad it's good. The writing resembles a wattpad story, Amy's pregnancy is inconsistent (like how was she five months pregnant for like five or six episodes, aren't the episodes supposed to be set a week apart?), the acting is bad (that is not to say that Molly Ringwald or Shailene Woodley are bad actresses, obviously they're not, I'm talking about Amy's sister that has the same facial expression no matter what her mood is supposed to be), some of the views this show expresses are very old-fashioned and damaging (the madonna-whore binary, the fact that they can't even utter the word abortion) and every single male character on this show is a creep and a cheater. I can't believe I watched like thirteen episodes of this. I will never get that time back.

Weirdest moment: "I'm a whore!" "Well, you're my whore." (Was this supposed to be romantic??)

Best moment: none

Glee

This is going to be unpopular and don't get me wrong, I like Glee, but I feel like the writers put much more thought into the musical numbers than the storylines. Again, Quinn's pregnancy is inconsistent (but I'm starting to think TV shows are always inconsistent about pregnancies), the characters don't look like they're in high school at all, the cheerleaders wear their uniforms 24/7 for no reason (Quinn even wore it to her sonogram, like seriously?) the whole celibacy club thing is weird and Mr Schue is a terrible teacher. However, the visuals and the musical numbers are great, Sue Sylvester is iconic (albeit also a terrible teacher) and some of the scenes are really emotional (Kurt singing I Wanna Hold Your Hand made my sister cry) so overall, it's pretty good.

Weirdest moment: Finn praying to grilled cheese (what??)

Best moment: Quinn giving birth to Bohemian Rhapsody, Kurt singing I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Dawson's Creek

I LOVE their 90s' outfits and Joey and Pacey are really otp material, but I just can't stand Dawson! He got mad that Joey didn't tell him about his mother's affair, as if it was her place to get involved. She was 15! It's understandible she didn't want to get tangled into that mess. He also slut-shamed Jen in a really gross way. He literally stopped talking to her for a day when he found out she isn't a virgin. Why are both Joey and Jen into this guy?? This would've been a much better show if it was called Joey's Creek or Pacey's Creek.

Weirdest moment: the way Dawson's mom confessed her affair to her husband. I don't think any irl human would use this choice of words. Also that scene where Dawson's father was teaching him how to kiss while Joey was watching. Cringe.

Best moment: any time Joey and Pacey are bickering. My shipper heart!

Pretty Little Liars

I loved the book version of this, but the TV version seems way too dramatic. First of all, they romanticized Aria and Ezra's relationship (ewww) and made the whole thing seem much more overdramatic. I don't know how to explain it, I mean the books are also dramatic but the TV show somehow took it to a whole new level. None of the girls look like they're in high school, but I love the way they dress and do their makeup. It's almost as though the writers put more thought into their outfits than storylines. I still loved watching it until Netflix took it off, though.

Weirdest moment: Spencer somehow trying to block A's number from her laptop in the middle of a park and then being confused that it didn't work. Weren't you supposed to be the smart one, Spencer?

Best moment: Haleb in the shower, hiding from Hanna's mom.

Skins

This is a classic. Effy is iconic (I somehow heard about her even before watching Skins) and the musical number at the end of season 1 was out of nowhere but still somehow fit perfectly into the story. I also give this show point for being one of the few TV shows where teen characters are actually played by real life teens. They look their age, talk their age (no "I reject reality" or other cringy lines like that) and aren't unrealistically perfect like characters from American teen dramas tend to be. They look like people you might actually meet in high school. However the show loses points for all the continuity errors (are 8 episodes supposed to be the whole school year??) and the number of unneccessary death/tragic accidents. It seemed kind of over-the-top and unneccessarily dark and brutal at times.

Weirdest moment: Chris's graphic death

Best moment: Wild World

Euphoria

The Gen Z American version of Skins, but with better visuals. Much better. I loved the aesthetic, the colors, the lighting and glitter. Zendaya's a great actress and I give this show points for casting an actual trans actress in the role of Jules. However I find it weird that all guys on this show are complete irredeemable assholes (except of Jules's dad and Ethan that is). Are we supposed to just root for the girls and not the guys? Also I find it hard to believe that any of these characters are actually 16/17. They have sex all the time (yeah teenagers have sex sometimes but on this show they treated Kat as some kind of a chaste nun for being a virgin at 16) and have seemingly no rules and no curfew. It would've been much more believable if they were in college.

Weirdest moment: Nate breaking into Tyler's house, beating him up and then taking a shower. The audacity this guy has!

Best moment: "You did this to me!" and Rue having an anxiety attack on the stage in theater class

Gossip Girl

I know this is also an unpopular opinion, because many claim Gossip Girl is the best teen drama ever, but for me it just got way too soapy as the seasons went on. The first two seasons were believable, even though they didn't really look like they were in high school, but after that it was just more and more weird plot points. I will give this show points for the fashion (I mean Blair's headbands and school uniform inspired a fashion line), the acting ("I killed someone"- iconic) and the choice of background music (Nate and Serena kissing to Paparazzi, Thanksgiving with Watcha Say). Despite the wild twists and turns of events, I just had to keep watching because this show had me hooked.

Weirdest moment: Bart Bass somehow flying off the building for no reason (seriously, what he did there had no logical explanation and defied laws of physics), Dan being Gossip Girl, Bart faking his death and returning more evil than before, Serena becoming Gossip Girl, the affidavit, everyone randomly stopping going to college... there are so many but Bart takes the cake I guess

Best moment: the Thanksgiving flashbacks from season 1, Dan placing a plastic crown on Blair's head

Freaks and Geeks

This is one of the few shows where high school is depicted realistically. It's not all glitter and parties and not everyone has sex and does drugs. Okay, I admit, the bullying was over the top and it was weird how no adults cared but other than that, it was pretty spot-on. It was emotional without being too dramatic and far-fetched and also had funny moments. Yes some of the characters may have been stereotypes but at least the show seemed self-aware of that. It's truly a shame we only got 18 episodes of this show, while The Secret Life of the American Teenager somehow got five seasons??? I don't get it.

Weirdest moment: when Cindy suddenly got super mean once she started dating Sam

Best moment: Daniel showing up at Kim's doorstep, Sam breaking down in tears in the end of 'Garage Door'

Gilmore Girls

I'm not sure this one counts as a teen drama, maybe it's more of a dramedy but I'm still including it here. It's funny, the dialogue is witty and full of obscure pop-culture references and the relationships between generations complex. Same as with Freaks and Geeks, the portrayal of high school is pretty realistic. Characters are shown studying and taking tests and not just partying all the time. However the show loses points for getting weirdly soapy in the 7th season. The dialogue wasn't as good and the camera angles were soap opera like and the storylines weren't very good either. You could really tell the show changed show-runners. The earlier seasons are the best. It's hard to explain but something about them feels cozy like a warm blanket and a cup of hot chocolate on a rainy day.

Weirdest moment: Lorelai marrying Chris and then making the whole "you're the man I want to want" speech, Lorelai defending and loving Dean for no reason

Best moment: Rory's graduation speech, Rory yelling at Chris and calling him out for not having been there for her, Then She Appeared, "Yes Emily, you may go first"... there are so many!

#teen dramas #the secret life of the american teenager #glee #dawson's creek #pll #skins #euphoria #gossip girl #freaks and geeks #gilmore girls #i would've included the oc but i havent seen enough of it yet

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assassinshadow17 · 3 years

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Time for a review of the 100th AHW episode. And I will say.... it was amazing! the story and direction were fantastic and overall a great episode, felt like we were back in Season 3 or even Season 4!(Notable as the best seasons)

SPOILERS, Watch the episode if you haven’t already, or if you don’t care then read on ig.

So first off, I liked the mother-daughter/generations of women being passed down to somewhat “terrible” or “discouraging” mothers. But I believe Kathryn and Katie had good intentions, to try to keep the passed down child from being hurt. As seen with Katie trying to steer Anna-Kat from cheerleading because she could have been made fun of by those girls(only cause they are self-centered and only care about being popular, not Anna-Kat’s fault) I loved Gieselle’s performance this episode, she really locked in her “Anna-Kat” for me and would love to see what she has to offer beyond this 5th season. However the step-mom was the real b**** and she shouldn’t be calling any shots or saying for people “Get over it” A real piece of work she is. At least Kathryn and Katie evaluated their mistakes and made Anna-Kat see that she should blossom and try what she wants to do!

Second off, the upcoming break-up of Trip and Taylor is incoming.... I’m actually really sad about this and I thought we were passed this back in the 5th episode of this season, but apparently they want Taylor to grow out of Trip, or at least move on from him as she’s going through college. I mean I suppose its something that always happens, High School relationships don’t tend to stick, but its really the memories of Trip and how caring he was of the Ottos + Franklin and Cooper. Loved his scenes with Anna-Kat, love his scenes with Oliver and Cooper, especially the family photo episode. Possibly the best episode of the series IMO. So wholesome and showed how lighthearted the show and family truly were. But also its really hard to see others move on, and its life but it freaking sucks and I feel like this will be the sad/disappointment of the season, Cooper and Oliver will be fine, but Taylor and Trip are coming to an end it seems. All the parallels, all the interactions between the two couples.... the promise in Trip returning in the family pic in ten years, would it even happen anymore? I also love his bond between Cooper, they are such supportive and amazing boyfriends to Oliver and Taylor. Their interactions though are so wholesome and are best buds for sure!(Especially since they are the worst hiders in the world LOL, also Cooper being the worst liar but that’s okay lol, if you get the episode reference.) Its too sad and I’m rambling, but I’ll miss Trip. I blame TA lmao, he can leave for all I care. But no I suppose this is for Taylor’s growth(Even if I hate it so much)

Franklin was funny, he really gets in your head lmao. Calling Cooper a dog though I- But he did get it in Cooper’s head that he needed to have his own dreams so that’s cool. Good job Franky!(but not good job in making them fight smh)

Now for Cooper and Oliver....

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

OLIVER SAID IT “WE ARE COOLIVER DAMN IT” YES ADMIT YOU ARE BOYFRIENDS AND SAY IT PROUD! To backtrack as well, Cooper opening the scene with his cooking is muy bueno! His food always looks good like wtf?! But anyways, funny scenes with believing everything that the attack ad from Principle Albulin said lol(politics in a nutshell) Like I said before, Cooper finally started to find his dreams. I personally didn’t mind him not having anything yet, and just wanted to be with Oliver. But I’m so glad that they took this opportunity to chase that plotline, Cooper being a chef and enjoying it now, I’m glad he has his own goals. So moving on, Trevor was still an ass but what else is new? I did like how Cooper defended himself though, pretty badass not to take his crap anymore. Cooliver fighting as well, not a conversation we like to hear, especially since it was pretty serious. We knew they would figure it out, but it still hurts-I did like how Oliver got his attitude in order and realized that Cooper isn’t just going to have his dreams, Cooper wanted his dreams too. “No that’s YOUR goal/dream” A time where he got really serious and considered his future. Trevor saying that they were breaking up- Please Trevor, they would never, they always get like this. But yes they said some things.... But now moving on. Oliver did do the right thing and thought of Cooper, that chef apron was so loving and wholesome of him! “Your boy got it right” Stop Oliver, DON’T MAKE ME CRY- However to sum up Cooliver, it was some realization for them and realizing they don’t have to have the same goals to remain boyfriends. They can steer different directions and always end on the same street!(good overall IRL message too, no need to do everything together) They will always be together, even if they don’t spend every second together.

Cute ending scene between Cooliver too. I forgot the dialogue already but lol it was cute. Taylor is wanting Andre/TA, so yeah.... it was an amazing ride we had Trip, but..... (I’m going to go cry BRB!)

So Katie breaking the 4th wall was neat haha, here’s to 100 episodes AHW fandom, Cooliver fandom, every casual viewer! And hopefully many more episode to see and laugh, cry with. To enjoy. This fanbase is incredible, the cast is amazing, the crew gives their very best. To only great things for everyone and its audience, love you all!

Rating for Episode - 9.5/10. Flawless direction and plotline, just didn’t like Taylor and Trip’s trajectory, but that’s subjective ig(although we all hate it lbr)

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veeples-archive · 3 years

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hi vee! 9, 17, 21 and 22 from the oc asks for everyone pls, i don't know enough abt your other detectives!

hi kat!!! 💖 💖 💖 thank you for all the asks!!! ;o;

i promise there will be a cut!

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9. Are they a liar? Are they good at lying?

Luce: He is a terrible liar. Lying to other people doesn’t sit well with him, but he lies (often) to himself about how okay he is handling some situations.

Charlie: So-so. If you asked her “hey, lie and say I’m not home” she’d fumble it but if she has time to think about it, she’s alright at lying. She’ll start to get angry if she’s pressed to stop further investigation.

Fiona: She has no problem with lying when it’s needed. She prefers honesty but understands at times certain situations call for lies and she’s fairly good at it.

Faustus: Lies most of the time and knows how to divert attention away from the lie so it’s more successful. Thematically his whole thing is learning to be honest and peeling away what he’s lied about himself from what’s actually real.

17. Do they have any overused catchphrases?

Luce: “It’s going to be okay.” He tells that to other people. He tells that to himself (a lot). Even when he doesn’t believe in it he says it.

Charlie: “Well fuck-nuggets.” Heard Tina say it a long time ago. Can NOT stop saying it herself.

Fiona: “Can’t, I’m doing hot girl shit.” [proceeds to do nothing at all]. Also quotes old vines.

Faustus: “Move I’m gay.”

21. How do they react to praise?

Luce: Absolutely beams when he gets praised! He doesn’t need much and would squirm if he got too much of it [”Oh no, please, thank you, you’re too kind.”]. He works hard to be acknowledged.

Charlie: Knows she deserves to be told she’s done good, but will bat away praise from Rebecca in a heartbeat.

Fiona: Please, please, she is happy to get praise. Very big grins, very big wiggles of excitement.

Faustus: Will milk it for what it’s worth and then some. Obnoxious prick.

22. How do they react to criticism?

Luce: Will take it hard and try to paste on an understanding smile. “Okay, I’ll work on that, thanks for letting me know!” Will be racked with anxiety if it’s criticism about him (ie. you come off too forward, you need to chill) and can be prone to “Oh god does everyone think that does everyone hate this about me?”

Charlie: Will visibly look bitter for a moment, then ask: “Tell me how you’d like me to improve. I may take it into consideration.” If it’s something she thinks it’s stupid or that it feels more target she very well may argue.

Fiona: Kneejerk reaction is to get teary eyed. As she gets older she learns to reign that in more, but she doesn’t take criticism well or maturely.

Faustus: “You want to fuck me so bad it makes you look stupid.” [he doesn’t listen.]

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Katherine “Katie” Bell

“You never know what you can expect from life until it almost shoots you out.”

Katie was born in London and lived there for the first few years of her lives. She was only five years old when they moved to Banbury. She has no siblings and is therefor an only child. Her father works at the Ministry and her mother at St. Mungo’s. The first few years her mother stayed at home with her, but when she was old enough she went back to work and the young girl was sent to the kindergarten. Her parents had doubts, then they knew their daughter, she barely could keep a secret for herself and they were worried she could tell the muggles about the Wizard Word and their secrets. Against the worries she got along with the muggle children very well and got a few friends, even if she preferred to spend her time with her cousins. Especially because she could play quidditch with them. Katie got her first broom when they moved to Banbury, gifted to her by her favorite cousin was Timothy. Although he is much older than her, he always took the time for the girl, he taught her to play quidditch. In the holidays Katie often visits him at his shop at the Diagon Alley. The girl was very excited to get her letter from Hogwarts, even though it was not a question for her family that she would get one, and immediately dragged her parents to Diagon Alley to get everything from the list.

Soon she was sitting on the train that brought her to Hogwarts. She was, of course, very excited, then she already heard so many stories from her parents and her cousin, Timothy - he graduated a year before Katie started the school. And not to forget, there was the big question, in which house she would be sorted. The Sorting Hat sent her to Gryffindor and she was happy. Katie got accepted quickly and the only thing that made her sad was, that she was not yet allowed to apply for the quidditch team and that she wasn’t allowed to bring her own broom. Katie found friends in Angelina Jones and Alicia Spinnet and they even went out to the quidditch pitch with her sometimes to play.

About the second year she was even more excited, then now she was allowed to try out for the quidditch team - and got accepted. But that was not the only exciting thing about that year, then it was the year when Harry Potter - yes, the famous Harry Potter - started his first year at Hogwarts. And he was even in the same house AND same quidditch team! She became friends with the rest of the teams too.

Katie’s third year at the school for wizards and witches was way more eventful, although not exactly in good ways. The Chamber of Secrets was opened. The students were scared - at least most of them - especially when Mrs Norris was no longer the only victim anymore. Lots of people accused Harry, but Katie had a hard time believing he could be able to do anything like that. However, she did become more careful. What happened, didn’t leave her unaffected, she felt bad for the victims, she was scared and often when she thought no one was looking, she even cried. Katie was in a bad shape. And with every victim it just got worse. When the little girl who happened to be Fred’s and George’s little sister, got kidnapped it seemed the school would close forever. It was terrible to see her friends so hurt and in pain, everything scared and confused. What were they supposed to do without Hogwarts? Fortunately at the beginning of the summers the students could go home knowing in September they would be able to come back.

Katie’s fourth year was just a little less crazy. It didn’t involve a hidden chamber and a murderous basilisk, but a murderous Death Eater - or so the whole wizarding world thought. Sirius Black escaped and it seemed he was on his way to Hogwarts. At least that explained the dementors at the school. The fact they were there for the student’s safety didn’t make Katie feel any better about them though. They were terrible and made her feel terrible. As she learned later from rumors - and these were always popular at Hogwarts - Black wanted Harry. And obviously he wanted him so bad, that even the dementors couldn’t stop him. The best thing about that year was to win the Quidditch Cup! At the end of the year Katie was glad she could leave, no more dementors! And that was not the only reason why she was excited…

… then it was the summer of the Quidditch World Cup! And of course Katie couldn’t miss that! It was very exciting and she enjoyed the celebration after the game - or at least until suddenly everything changed. Death Eaters appeared, panic raised in camp and -the worst - the Dark Mark appeared on the sky. Katie was too young, she never had to experience the feeling to come home and find the Dark Mark above your house, but even she knew what it meant. Going back to the school, Katie was excited to play quidditch again, maybe even try a few things she saw at the world cup. However soon enough she had to learn quidditch was cancelled this year. Then this year Hogwarts was about to host the Triwizard Tournament! It was very exciting that Cedric Diggory became the champion, but even more exciting that Harry became one too. Many students - especially the Slytherins - were against Harry as a champion, but Katie supported him. Besides, this was a great way to get back at the Hufflepuffs for the game they lost last year against them. The fun turned into serious matter, when Harry returned from the maze with Cedric’s dead body and the words that Voldemort was back. Katie got reminded on last summer and the Dark Mark above the camp. It was hard to believe was Harry and Dumbledore were saying, and the Daily Prophet didn’t, then they kept publishing articles about how the two were liars, but the girl knew they had no reason to lie… Not about this.

The first few days of the summer holiday, Katie’s parents were in panic - as everyone else who believed Dumbledore - and Katie often heard them whispering and then stopping when she entered the room. After that they kept disappearing, for hours, sometimes even days. Later the girl found out, this was, because her parents joined the Order of the Phoenix. Getting back to Hogwarts it seemed things were normal… As normal as they could get at the school. But then things got worse and worse and the source of it was Umbridge. At some point the Gryffindor wished the dementors and Sirius Black back. When Fred, George and Harry got expelled from quidditch, she even thought the basilisk was better, than the pink dressed professor. It felt her with joy to go against the woman and didn’t hesitate to join the group Harry and his friends founded. Dumbledore’s Army became the best thing about that year, Katie learned a lot and gained a few new friends too. Somehow they managed to get through the year and by the end of it Katie wasn’t even that surprised, that they got rid of Umbridge. The curse worked once again.

Finally! It was Katie’s last year at Hogwarts. She was excited, but also a bit sad, than most of her friends graduated - or just took their brooms and flew away - last year. But she still had friends at Hogwarts, she had quidditch and she had to make sure she would pass her exams. All seemed to go quiet well, until that afternoon at Hogsmeade. Katie couldn’t remember what happened, but later she got told, that someone placed the Imperius Curse on her and she touched a cursed necklace. It was all pure luck she didn’t die. What she could remember, however was the terrible pain. She spent six months at St. Mungo’s before she could return to Hogwarts. Katie studied even harder so she could finish school this year, even though everyone told her not to put the extra pressure on herself and she could come back next year. In the end she exceled at her exams and graduated, leaving Hogwarts behind her. The blonde girl is a kind person, her friends are very important for her and she always stands up for them. She is honest, sometimes too honest, then Katie always says what’s on her mind without to take the time and think about her words first. That can end up very badly if she talks to the wrong person. Everyone who know her would confirm, that she is one of the most clumsiest person on earth. That’s the reason why no one would believe what a good quidditch player she is until they see her on her broom. As soon she flies her movements become graceful and she is full in her element. It was her second year when she got part of Gryffindor’s house team, but she already get to know them in her first year. Angelina and Alicia often went to the pitch with her and played quidditch, when they didn’t have practice. It was them who told Oliver Wood, that he should let her try out. Despite the fact, that she was cursed in her seventh year and spent a long time at St. Mungo’s, she was still able to graduate at the end of the year. The summer after her graduation she joined the Order of Phoenix. Among a lot of other members and her friends, she too became known as a blood traitor and was hunted by Death Eaters. She participated in the Battle of Hogwarts, she fought with her friends.

After the war Katie became a curse breaker and works for Gringotts.

Nicknames: Katie, Katie-Kate, Kit-Kat, Kat, Bell Date of Birth: 27. November 1978 N.E.W.T.s: Charms: E (Exceeds Expectations) Transfiguration: O (Outstanding) Potions: A (Acceptable) Defense Against the Dark Arts: E (Exceeds Expectations) Herbology: E (Exceeds Expectations) History of Magic: A (Acceptable) Astronomy: O (Outstanding) Arithmancy: E (Exceeds Expectations) Care of Magical Creatures: O (Outstanding) Ancient Runes: E (Exceeds Expectations)

Wand: Willow, phoenix feather, 10 ½ “ Pet: an owl named Brownie Special Position: Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch Team, Member of Dumbledore’s Army, Member of the Duelling Club // Member of the Order of Phoenix Partonus: Wild Rabbit Boggart: Darkness Amortentia: the grass at the Quidditch pitch, chocolate frogs & Gryffindor common room Family:

Eleanor Bell (nee White), former Ravenclaw, works at St. Mungo’s at the reception [mother]

Edward Bell, former Gryffindor, works at the Ministry of Magic at the Centaur Liaison Office [father]

Timothy Bell, former Gryffindor, has his own antique shop at Diagon Alley

from Harry Potter Wiki [canon & source]

VERSES

Student Verse: Katie after being sorted into Gryffindor, could barely wait to be part of the quidditch team and explore the castle with friends. She ended up having an even more amazing friends group than she could have ever imagined. And adventures that could last for more than a lifetime. After Harry Potter became a student, life at Hogwarts was never the same again - and certainly never boring. ( sirius black stole my homework // 𝓚.𝓑. student verse. )

Pre-Battle Verse: Once she graduated, Katie joined the Order of Phoenix, just like her parents and her cousin did. She also applied at Gringotts, then it was her dream to become a curse breaker. However, soon things got more complicated, Katie got on the list of blood traitors and it was time to go into hiding. However that didn’t mean she stopped her activities for the Order. She still did everything she could. However, being chased and the upcoming war weighed heavy on the blonde’s shoulders. Katie still didn’t recover fully from the curse last year, almost every night she woke up screaming or crying, she had nightmares about the pain and was reliving that day over and over. The fear of her and her friend’s and family’s life didn’t make her situation any better. When Neville called the former DA members through their coins, Katie didn’t hesitate to go back to Hogwarts and to join in the battle. ( wanted blood traitor // 𝓚.𝓑. pre battle verse. )

Post-War Verse: It was terrible. They lost so many people - so many great people. Friends. Families. Yet those who survived had to keep going. And that’s what Katie did too. Or at least tried to do. The memories faded, but returned as soon she closed her eyes and added to the nightmares she already had. To the world Katie shows herself as the brave and cheerful girl she always have been, but inside she is breaking and she doesn’t know how to stop it. ( we are survivors // 𝓚.𝓑. post war verse. )

Modern Verse: Katie was always good at getting herself into trouble, but she always had her friends to count on to get her through it. Never afraid of a little adventure, Katie grew up admiring the Indiana Jones movies. So much so that she ends up studying archaeology herself. ( a magically normal life // 𝓚.𝓑. modern verse. )

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FULL NAME:

KRISYILIS ALEXANDRIA WARD

NAME ORIGIN:

it was some play on kristine. she doesn’t know why her parents picked it, what it means, or why it’s so stupid. she refuses to answer to it so that’s probably for the best. her middle name, alexandria, is after her maternal aunt that died before she was born.

NICKNAMES:

KIT. KITTY KAT ( her brother ).

BIRTHDAY:

JUNE 16, 1957

SEXUALITY:

HOMOSEXUAL

RELATIONSHIP STATUS:

IT’S COMPLICATED

PATRONUS:

GECKO

BOGGART:

A PRIEST.

WAND TYPE:

10″ HOLLY WITH DRAGON HEARTSTRING

AESTHETICS:

FIERY RED HAIR. FLAMES LICKING YOUR FEET. DANCING WITH THE DEVIL. BLACK LEATHER JACKETS. STUDDED BOOTS. PAIN HIDDEN BEHIND CRUELTY. FIREWHISKEY AND DANCING TO VINYL IN YOUR UNDERWEAR. BAD REPUTATION BY JOAN JETT.

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she was born into an extremely religious family. they weren’t bad people, but they didn’t understand the things that happened around the kids. her older adoptive brother was gay ( in a time where, y’know, maybe that wasn’t quite as socially acceptable as it is today. ironic given KIT is also the gayest gay to ever gay ) and was always different. her family brought him to live with them when she was just shy of her tenth birthday. they were holy people, pillars of the community, so of course they’d take in a ‘ troubled ’ teen. they thought they could fix him. then with kit, little bursts of accidental magic would happen around her when she was upset or hurt. they thought it was the work of the devil so they called in a priest to do the exorcism. her brother was the oldest, took the brunt of their attempts to purify their spirits, and he seemingly died during a baptismal exorcism gone wrong. this broke kit. her magic spiralled, her anger and hate dousing the family home in flames. she wanted them to suffer and they did. the only reason she got out alive, why she didn’t get consumed by flames, is her brother. he’d just been knocked unconscious and by some miracle he survived. while he managed to get her out alive, she sustained major burns to her back and has scarring from their healing. ( she’s a halfblood - her biological father was a wizard but she never knew him. her mother married her stepfather when she was a baby and they never knew magic was in her DNA. ) kit and her brother were the only survivors. he lied to the muggle cops, said it was a freak accident, and has kept her secret to this day.

she and her brother were bounced from muggle foster home to foster home over the next year. sometimes together, sometimes separate, but you can bet your ass she rioted whenever they were separated. dangerous given, uh, how her accidental magic liked to manifest via flame. big yikes. when her hogwarts letter came, along with a visit from one of the professors, she suddenly didn’t feel like such a freak anymore. she was a witch. she had somewhere she belonged. it broke her heart to leave her brother behind but as soon as he was old enough to get his own place, she spent her summers and holidays with him in their apartment.

hogwarts might have been a saving grace but there’s still a lot of damage to unpack. she’s a bit of a nightmare; has no respect for authority, shirks the rules, does whatever she wants, but if you’re one of the people who manages to break past her defences ? she’ll salt the earth if it means you’re okay. you’re protected.

she’s a pathological liar, to the point where she sometimes forgets the truth. she’d probably be a legit psychopath if it weren’t for her brother. he keeps her sane. also those scars from the fire on her back ? don’t mention them. ever. she’s also lowkey terrible. maybe high key. she’s not above going after things, or people, she wants; even if they’re unavailable. especially if they are. she loves the thrill of the chase and then gets bored when she catches them. ( jade knows this first hand. they’ve been on the merry go round for YEARS now. they met at hogwarts, both slytherins, and never stopped chasing each other. round and round and round they go. ) she’s also habitually late or doesn’t show at all. it wasn’t uncommon to see her just not show up for classes for three days because she ‘ wasn’t vibing it ’ — seriously, why.

after hogwarts, her path seemed obvious: dragons. she was always fascinated with them and is truly happy. she works primarily in romania but is often flooing ( with like 12 connections. seriously. it sucks. ) or taking portkeys back home. she technically lives with her brother but 99% of her belongings are at the warbecks. she’s just not ready to accept that she actually lives with her girlfriend. not yet.

kit is also a metamorphmagus, meaning she can change her appearance at will. when she’s extremely angry, her hair color will glitch like the matrix. for the most part her hair is the fiery red color like in my icon but natasha doesn’t have that many resources like that so i’ll also be using her brunette ones.

#mmhq task001 #character development.#// more info too bc she's an OC #tw: religious themes #tw: child abuse #ish #tw: fire #tw: accidental murder

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asterythm · 5 years

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No Winning on Halloween

Title: No Winning on Halloween

Pairing: Nothing in particular. Mostly just platonic fun times with the buddies; maybe a tiny bit of Prinxiety if you squint hard enough?

Prompt: Costume Party

Word Count: approx. 3.4k

General Summary: The Sides’ annual costume party is going perfectly… right up until an unexpected guest shows up.

Warnings: Sympathetic Deceit. Also, there’s a hint of Roman angst? I meant for this to be a fluffy story, I swear!!

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Virgil’s breath caught in his throat as he stared at the abomination lying before him. It had been so beautiful, but now its very soul had been sucked out; the poor, helpless thing had been mistreated horribly and discarded without a second thought. It was awful — terrible — absolutely revolting. Swearing vengeance, Virgil opened his mouth to release a mighty war cry.

“Alright, which one of you absolute cretins had the brilliant idea to take a single bite into this Halloween Kit Kat, without breaking it in half first, and then just leave it on the table?” Virgil demanded.

Patton, who was the only one who heard him over the deafening sound of Spooky Scary Skeletons being blasted at full volume, gasped so hard his Fix-It Felix hat almost fell off and rushed over to where Virgil stood. “What? What kind of monster would do that?”

It wasn’t long before Logan took notice of the two Sides standing around the snack table, and made his way over, inquiring, “Are you two quite alright?” He adjusted his Sherlock Holmes scarf as he spoke.

“No!” Patton wailed, furiously waving his hand at the candy bar at the root of all this trouble. “Someone ate their Kit Kat the wrong way!”

Logan frowned. “I don’t understand. I thought it was merely a wafer chocolate; what about this particular confectionary makes it so special as to have a right and wrong way to consume it?”

“You can’t just bite into both halves of a Kit Kat without breaking it first! That’s… that’s like a crime!”

“But why does it matter? Either way, the Kit Kat gets eaten. I don’t understand what I did wrong—”

“It was you? Oh, Logan, how could you betray me like this?”

Virgil didn’t really care too much about the half-eaten candy, and, listening to their banter, he had to smile. Figures that Logan would know the entirety of Hound of the Baskervilles word for word, but wouldn’t know the proper way to eat a Kit Kat, he thought to himself, shaking his head as he quietly excused himself from the conversation. The anxious side made his way over to Roman, who didn’t seem to realize that he was now alone on the dance floor. Actually, he probably just doesn’t care. Virgil cleared his throat. “Hey, Princey.”

The prince in question turned around. “Virgil.”

“Gotta admit, this party’s actually pretty good. Still mad that you stole my idea to dress up as a Nightmare Before Christmas character, though,” Virgil teased. He didn’t really care how Roman dressed up — he just wanted to get a conversation going.

Roman rolled his eyes. “Well, how was I supposed to know you were going to dress up as Jack Skellington? And besides, I make a fantastic Sally, thank you very much.”

”Yeah, yeah, whatever. You just wanted an excuse to break out your red wig again. You were a pretty good Merida last year, could’ve just stuck with that,” shot back Virgil.

“Excuse me?” Roman put a hand to his chest in mock indignation. “You expect me, the most creative Side of all, to wear the same Halloween costume twice? Never! Never, I say!”

“Okay. That’s what I was hoping you’d say, ‘cause I cut up your Merida dress to make the coattails for my costume. Glad you don’t mind.”

“You what?” Snickering, Virgil winked before running away as fast as his legs could take him. He didn’t need to look back to know that Roman was chasing after him. “Virgil, get back here!”

Dashing through the mind palace, Virgil found himself laughing, really laughing, for the first time in as long as he could remember. He loved fall, of course — how could he not? It was Halloween season! — but Thomas’ “autumn anxiety” had been acting up that year and he’d found himself working harder than usual. He had to admit that it felt great to be able to just relax at the annual costume party that Roman always held, even more so than usual this time.

Or maybe it just felt great to mess with Roman. That, too.

Either way, Virgil was… happy to have a worry-free day where he could just eat candy and drink bad punch and hang out with the other Sides. He had complained when Roman told him that the number one rule for the costume party would be “no overthinking anything” — But that’s what I do best! he’d whined — but he had to admit that he was glad Roman had made him promise. It was nice to know that Roman really did care.

Dashing through the halls of the mind palace, Roman hot on his heels, both of them shouting friendly taunts to each other, Virgil felt almost… carefree. Like nothing could stop him.

Moments later, something stopped him.

Virgil stopped in his tracks and stared. Roman came flying around the corner and crashed into him only moments later. “Hey, what’s the big… idea…”

Roman trailed off as he caught sight of the reason Virgil had stopped so suddenly. His eyes narrowed.

“Deceit,” Virgil hissed.

Indeed, before them stood Deceit. Virgil’s lip curled up in an automatic snarl, but a second glance told him that Deceit was not quite his regular self today. Instead, he seemed to shrink in on himself. Virgil recognized a lot of Deceit’s body language as mirroring what usually was his own — hunched shoulders, hands gripping the container tighter than necessary, head slightly bowed, eyes darting. He seemed… nervous.

Not to mention his unusual outfit. He was dressed in an odd-looking robe; a colourful mishmash of many different fabrics that was at once regal and eccentric. In his hands, he held — was that a Tupperware container?

“What are you doing here?” Roman stepped forward and pointed an accusing finger. “What’s in the box?”

Roman was expecting a witty remark, a smug smile. He got neither. Rather, Deceit opened the container with a hopeful look on his face. “Er… I brought cookies.”

Virgil and Roman stared.

“Is it the costume? It’s too obscure, isn’t it? I’m dressed up as Prospero. You know, the guy from The Tempest?”

Virgil and Roman stared.

An awkward moment of silence.

Virgil and Roman stared.

Deceit held up the cookies to their faces, seeming to think that the two other Sides had somehow missed them.

Virgil and Roman stared.

“Did I mix up the dates? I thought today was the costume party.”

xxx

“Absolutely not.”

“Sure thing!”

Logan and Patton spoke at the same time. The other Sides turned to Patton, incredulous.

“How can you possibly think this is a good idea?” Logan asked him.

“Well, you said he didn’t seem like he wanted to cause trouble, right?” Patton addressed Virgil, who nodded. “And it is true that Roman sent out an invitation to all the Sides. That includes Deceit.”

“Well, yeah, but I meant all the light Sides! Not that two-faced treacherous toad!” Roman

protested.

Logan sighed. “His motif is that of a snake, Roman, not a toad.”

“I’m sorry, I had to make it alliterative.”

Virgil was losing patience. “Guys, can we please focus?” He turned to Patton. “I get that you wanna make Deceit feel included or some dumb nice thing like that, but we can’t trust him,” Virgil insisted. “What if it’s another trick? I don’t understand how you’re so okay with him joining us.”

“Agreed,” Logan chimed in. “Deceit has lied to us before; in fact, it’s at the very core of his being. It’s what he does best.”

“I guess, but… but that doesn’t mean that he always lies! Roman, you mentioned that he was wearing a costume,” Patton argued, “and he brought cookies! Cookies! You can’t possibly say no to cookies, can you?” Roman started to speak, but Patton talked over him. “I get it. You don’t exactly trust him. Honestly, I don’t either. I mean, he stole my identity — not cool. But Deceit just wants to have fun. Can you blame him? Everyone deserves to be able to take a break from time to time. We all know the Dark Sides aren’t the liveliest bunch. Can’t we just let him have this one day?”

Patton’s last words echoed in the room. The other Sides were silent.

Finally, Logan spoke up. “I… suppose… it couldn’t hurt to let Deceit join in on the festivities for a day.”

“What? Logan, you can’t be serious!” Roman objected.

Logan held up a hand, silencing Roman effectively. He continued, “You must admit that Patton has a point. All of us work hard to keep Thomas safe and healthy, and although Deceit’s way of doing so may be… counterproductive… he still ought to be allowed a day of amusement. I’m not saying we need to treat him like a friend, but perhaps we can consider setting aside our differences today and forming a truce.”

The most anxious of the Sides was still apprehensive, of course, but Virgil started to see what Logan and Patton were saying. Slowly, he nodded. “I guess it would be okay, just for today.”

Roman, on the other hand, could hardly believe his ears.

He’d worked so hard for this costume party! He’d put so much effort into making sure it was absolutely perfect. Everything had been carefully thought out, from the party playlist song order to the location and arrangement of all the fake cobwebs to the exact shade of orange icing on the chocolate cupcakes. He knew how excited Patton had been for October to arrive. He’d noticed how Logan had been staying up late to work on Thomas’s videos. He’d seen how Virgil had been even more stressed than normal, trying to keep up with all the unwanted negativity that had arrived with the cold weather.

He’d planned and planned so that they could have the best costume party yet, and then Deceit showed up and just had to ruin it for all of them. They’d been having fun! They’d been relaxing! They’d been happy! And now they just wanted to throw away all of his hard work… for what? To appease a filthy liar?

When Roman spoke, his words were sharp and dripping with venom. “Well. I suppose I understand what you’re saying.”

“Oh! Um, that’s great, but are you sure?” Patton asked, cocking his head to the side. He hadn’t expected Roman to give in so easily.

In fact, Roman wasn’t quite finished. “Oh, I’m sure, all right. I may have spent countless all-nighters pouring my heart and soul into organizing this party for you all, but if making a Dark Side feel good is your priority, well, don’t let me stop you! I completely understand. Who cares about all the hard work I did, right?” Roman laughed bitterly. “Well, go ahead! Go bring the good news to your new best friend! I won’t stop you.” And with that, Roman sunk out.

xxx

“Well, um, I’ve got good news and bad news,” Patton said to Deceit, who had been waiting in the halls where Virgil and Roman had left him. “The good news is, most of us are okay with you spending time with us today.”

“Most of you?” said Deceit quizzically.

“Yeah, uh, Roman… won’t be there, though,” Patton fumbled in response. “But you can still come and have fun with the rest of us!”

Deceit sighed. There was a nasty feeling gnawing away at his gut — guilt. He’d driven Roman away from his own party.

“You know what, Patton? I really appreciate it, but I’ve changed my mind. I don’t think I’ll be attending the party after all.” He gave the Tupperware container to Patton. “You can keep the cookies, though.”

Deceit pretended not to hear Patton’s confused protests as he disappeared from sight.

xxx

A series of gentle knocks on Roman’s bedroom door alerted him to another Side’s presence. Probably Patton.

“Leave me alone,” grumbled Roman. No, please come in. His ego would never let him admit it, but he’d been hoping that someone would come to check in on him. Patton had come faster than he’d expected, though. Usually, the other Sides gave him some time to mope before coming to cheer him up with compliments.

The door opened with a soft click, and Roman was surprised to see that the one standing on the other side wasn’t Fix-It Felix, here to give Roman a tap with his golden hammer and make everything better. It was Jack Skellington, coat-tails and all.

“Virgil?”

The anxious Side invited himself inside and sat next to Roman on his fancy four-poster bed, fidgeting a little bit. “Hey there, Sally.”

The two of them sat in silence for a couple minutes, until Roman heard a very quiet snort of laughter. He whipped his head around immediately. “What are you laughing at, Hot Topic?”

“I just… I can’t take you seriously with that bright red wig of yours.”

Roman flushed with embarrassment. He’d forgotten he was wearing that. He removed the incriminating hairpiece. Clearing his throat, he asked, “Okay, so did you come up here for a reason, or did you just want to laugh at my hair?”

Suddenly serious, Virgil’s smirk disappeared. “Yeah, actually. I just felt like I owe you an apology.”

xxx

Deceit sat, alone, in the darkscape. Stupid! the darkscape wailed in his own voice. So stupid! What on Earth were you expecting? For them to welcome you with open arms, just because you were all dressed up and baked some cookies? Ridiculous. You’re a Dark Side. They don’t like you.

He closed his eyes tight and tried to drown out the never-ending cacophony. He was used to the whispers that were always echoing through the hallways, but today they were so much louder than usual.

It was no use. Showing weakness had been a bad idea — the voices grabbed hold of him and pulled him down, down, down…

xxx

“...we didn’t really consider your feelings when we made our decision, and that wasn’t fair. All of us really do appreciate how much work went into your party. So… uh, we’re sorry,” Virgil finished. He finally made eye contact with Roman (he’d been staring at his hands for the entirety of his apology) and was surprised to see the Side who had previously seemed so downtrodden was grinning like a fool.

“How many times did you rehearse that apology?” Roman asked.

“Wh— huh?” That was not the answer Virgil had been expecting. He hadn’t even been expecting to be able to get through his entire apology (which, by the way, he had only rehearsed six times, thank you very much!); he’d been sure that Roman would cut him off somewhere in the middle with some kind of snarky comment. When Roman was silent, Virgil had gotten more than a little nervous. Roman was never silent unless he was either angry or touched. And yet, the huge smile on Roman’s face showed that he was anything but angry. So that meant…

Mistaking Virgil’s confusion for concern, Roman hastened to comfort him. “I’m joking. That was very sweet of you, Virgil, and I really do appreciate it. I have to admit that I overreacted a tad bit. It’s just been an exhausting couple of days, you know?”

Virgil listened and nodded. “It’s great that you wanted to take stress off our shoulders with this party, Roman — really, it is — but it seems like you ended up just taking that stress onto yourself. You mentioned that you pulled a lot of all-nighters, huh? I get that you were excited, but come on, Princey. You can’t do that to yourself.”

Roman hated to admit fault, but… “I suppose you’re right, Jack Smellington.”

“Hey! Come on! Again with the name-calling? I thought we were having a heart-to-heart here!”

Roman nudged Virgil playfully. “Sorry, I couldn’t resist.” He ran a hand through his hair and sighed. “I suppose that I have some apologizing to do, as well. Come on.” He got up and crossed over to the door, Virgil following close behind.

The two of them walked side-by-side, Side by Side, down the mindscape halls. When they reached the living room, Virgil hurried in first and sat down on the couch between Logan and Patton, who had long since stopped the music and were now sitting in silence, expecting Roman to step in.

Virgil spent a full minute wondering what was taking Roman so long before he got up and went back to check. “Ro?”

The hallways were empty. Roman was nowhere in sight.

xxx

Time was a fluttery, doubtful sort of thing in the darkscape. It was a single silver ribbon that twisted and folded and, every once in a while, even stopped entirely. Sometimes, Deceit might just blink and weeks would flash by. Other times, he would lie down and sleep for what felt like an eternity, and wake to find that it had only been a few minutes he’d been unconscious.

Deceit didn’t know how long he’d been listening to the savage screams tearing away at his very core like vultures descending on a slab of dead meat. He didn’t want to know. At first, he’d wanted to escape to the safety of his room where the darkscape’s words were almost imperceptible, but to do that would be to admit defeat, and Deceit had had enough of that for today. So he sat and let the darkscape do its work, filling him up with bitterness and self-doubt.

Until, suddenly, there was someone’s hand on his shoulder — a grip that was firm and assertive, but not too tight. The whispers that filled Deceit’s mind disappeared with a puff of smoke as he turned to look at the unexpected visitor.

“...Roman? What are you doing here?”

The flamboyant Side spoke as if reciting words he’d already heard once before. “I just felt like I owe you an apology.”

xxx

“What’s wrong, Virge?” Patton asked, voice full of concern.

The panicked Side exclaimed, “Roman was right behind me, and now the idiot’s just run off to who-knows-where!”

Logan got to his feet, alarmed. “He didn’t give you any hints about where he was going?”

“No,” Virgil said. “I just went up to his room to apologize and then he said that he needed to say sorry to you guys too, so we came downstairs and now he’s just gone.”

“You’re quite sure that he desired to talk to us, specifically? Not anyone else who he perhaps may have hurt?”

“Well, yeah. I mean, who else would he need to…” Virgil trailed off as he realized what Logan was implying. “Oh.”

“Yes, oh does seem appropriate for this situation,” Logan agreed.

Patton blinked, not quite catching on. “What? What are you guys talking about?”

“Roman didn’t mean us. He meant Deceit. He’s gone to the darkscape,” explained Virgil. “Oh, man. Why’s he gotta be such a clueless moron all the time? What made him think it would be a good idea to go down there?”

“He’s gone down to the darkscape?” cried an incredulous Patton. “But that’s dangerous! We gotta go bring him back before he gets himself hurt, Virgil!”

“I know, I know, I just… really don’t want to go down there again.” Virgil shuddered, and Patton’s voice grew quiet.

“Oh, I’m— I’m sorry. Er, if you don’t want to, it can just be me and Logan...”

After a moment of quiet focus, Virgil said, “No, I’m coming too. I wanna give him a piece of my mind, anyway. And no one knows how to deal with Deceit better than I do.” Patton couldn’t deny the truth in that statement.

“Alright,” Logan said impatiently. “Well, then, let’s go. We’ve already wasted enough time.”

Taking a deep breath, Patton and Logan stood, Virgil getting up a second later. The three of them had determined expressions on their faces, and stepped out into the halls, ready to run into Roman and bring him back to safety.

They weren’t expecting for that to happen in quite so literal a fashion. As Logan turned the corner, he collided face-first with Roman, who stumbled backwards — right into Deceit.

Patton gasped. “Roman! Behind you!”

Rubbing his forehead, Roman cracked the slightest of smiles.

“Yes, I’m aware. I was just bringing him to the living room so that we could join you guys, but it looks like you decided to meet us halfway, anyhow.”

He lowered his voice. “We’re still not friends. But just for today, we don’t really have to be enemies either, you know?”

xxx

(The cookies were delicious, by the way.)

xxx

A/N: This ended up being a lot longer and a lot more confusing than I intended. I wanted to write a cute little 500-word fluffy fic and post it the same day I wrote it, but then my hand slipped and before I knew it I was writing a 3k in ten-minute writing sprints in between all my homework. Since I wrote this for the SS Spooky Month, I threw this on here without doing.. uh.. any editing. So yeah -- definitely not by best work, but hey, this is my blog and I’ll post what I want, haha!

PS - Anyone who guesses the reference in the title gets a cookie :P

#sanders sides #thomas sanders #sanders sides fic #sanders sides fanfic #thatsthat24 #spectral scribbles #sympathetic deceit #tw sympathetic deceit #tw deceit #spec made something

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ironicsnap · 6 years

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NGAAAAHHHHHHHH

YOU and your 24 CHARACTER BINGO SHEETS are WEAK

to defeat ME, you must first defeat ALL 80 OF MY BEST FRIENDS

also roughly arranged via D&D ALIGNMENT because WHY NOT

AND THIS ISN'T EVEN TOUCHING THE MAYBE PILE

Best friend alignment squares, left to right and top to bottom:

Lawful Goods A1: Judy Hopps, Zootopia. DangerBun Friend B1: Nick Wilde, also Zootopia. SufferFox Friend C1: War Machine/Colonel James Rhodes, Marvel. Made of Guns Friend A2: Inspector Carmelita Montoya Fox, Sly Cooper. Fiery Fox Friend B2: Haida, Aggretsuko. Sweet Yeen Friend C2: Froppy/Tsuyu Asui, My Hero Academia. Perfect Frog Friend A3: Detective Rosa Diaz, Brooklyn 99. Scary Cop Friend B3: Tsukuyomi/Tokoyami Fumikage, My Hero Academia. Edgy Birb Friend C3: Linkara, Atop the Fourth Wall. Comic Opinions Friend Very Goods D1: Blake Belladonna, RWBY. Kitty Ears Friend E1: Iroh, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Best Uncle Friend F1: PAPYRUS, UNDERTALE. VERY GREAT FRIEND! D2: Static/Virgil Hawkins, Static Shock. Purple Lightning Friend E2: Kat, Gravity Rush. Falling Sideways Friend F2: Tali’Zorah Nar Rayya, Mass Effect. Cute Spaceship Friend D3: Luigi, Super Mario Bros. Depressed Plumber Friend E3: Greg Universe, Steven Universe. Good Dad Friend F3: Mumen Rider, One Punch Man. Tries His Hardest Friend

Chaotic Goods G1: Garrus Vakarian, Mass Effect. Space Sniper Friend H1: Dr McNinja, The Adventures of Dr McNinja. Ninja Doctor friend J1: Sly Cooper, Sly Cooper. Sly Cooper Friend G2: She-Hulk, Marvel. Stronk Lawyer Friend H2: Skulduggery Pleasant, Skulduggery Pleasant. Dead Detective Friend J2: Robin Hood, Robin Hood (1973). Formative Childhood Friend G3: Poe Dameron, Star Wars. Sexy Pilot Friend H3: Gregg Lee, Night in the Woods. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Friend. J3: Toph BeiFong, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Blind Badass Friend

Lawful Neutrals D4: Abed Nadir, Community. Trope Savvy Friend E4: Ford, Gravity Falls. Weird Science Friend F4: Washington, Red vs Blue. Good Soldier Friend D5: PERIDOT, STEVEN UNIVERSE. INCREDIBLY RATIONAL FRIEND E5: Meta Knight, Kirby. Intimidating Sphere Friend F6: Undyne, Undertale. UNYIELDING JUSTICE FRIEND D6: Black Panther/T’challa, Marvel. Classy King Friend E6: Seto Kaiba, Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Capitalist Friend F6: Asgore, Undertale. Child Death Friend

Very Neutrals D4: Sokka, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Sarcasm & Meat Friend E4: Tekhartha Zenyatta, Overwatch. Wise Robot Friend F4: Qrow Branwen, RWBY. VERY GREAT FRIEND! D5: Jack Savage, (not) Zootopia. Cut Concept Friend E5: mandatory free space trust me i coulda filled this F5: Cole MacGrath, inFamous. Morally Dimorphic Friend D6: The Engineer/Dell Conagher, Team Fortress 2. Practical Problems Friend E6: Leodore Lionheart, Zootopia. Shady Politician Friend F6: Elwood Blues, The Blues Brothers. Mission From Gawd Friend

Chaotic Neutrals G4: Rocket, Marvel. Sweet Rabbit Friend H4: "Tennessee Kid” Cooper, Sly Cooper. Mentally Ill Raccoon Cowboy Friend J4: Jillian Holtzmann PhD, Ghostbusters (2016). Ghost Science Friend G5: Marceline Abadeer, Adventure Time. Only Good Vampire Friend H5: Gary, also Zootopia. Special Boy Friend J5: Larry, also also Zootopia. Special Boy’s Boyfriend Friend G6: Catwoman/Selina Kyle, DC. Kinky Thief Friend H6: Dr Horrible/Billy, Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Singing Villain Friend J6: Wolf O’Donnell, Star Fox. Sexier Pilot Friend

Lawful Evils A7: Tai Lung, Kung Fu Panda. Kung Fu Leopard Friend B7: Monika, Doki Doki Literature Club. Just Monika. C7: Vitani, The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride. Teen Lion Friend A8: Raditz, Dragon Ball Z. Mullet Brother Friend B8: Agent Wyoming, Red vs Blue. Terrible Jokes Friend C8: Syndrome, The Incredibles. Fake Geek Boy Friend A9: Doctor Doom, Marvel. RIGHTFUL RULER FRIEND B9: David Xanatos, Gargoyles. Implausible Plan Friend C9: Scar/Taka, The Lion King. Worst Uncle Friend

Very Evils D7: Gazelle, Kingsman: The Secret Service. Sword Legs Friend E7: Asriel, Undertale. Dead Child Friend F7: Waluigi, Super Mario Bros? Screaming Weirdo Friend D8: Billy-Ray Sanguine, Skulduggery Pleasant. Tunnelin’ Southerner Friend E8: Revan, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Dual Lightsabres Friend F8: Mystique/Raven Darkholme, Marvel. Blue Betrayer Friend D9: Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty. Dragon Fairy Friend E9: Neyla, Sly Cooper. Lilac Liar Friend F9: M Bison, Street Fighter. Tuesday Friend

Chaotic Evils G7: Dr Facilier, The Princess and The Frog. Other Side Friend H7: Hannibal Chau, Pacific Rim. Monster Blood Friend J7: Foxy the Pirate Fox, Five Nights at Freddy’s. Haunted Robot Friend G8: Isaac “Felix” Gates, Red vs Blue. Greedy Knife Friend H8: The Joker, DC. Evil Clown Friend J8: Clockwerk, Sly Cooper. Immortal Owl Friend G9: The Lich, Adventure Time. End Of All Things Friend H9: BILL CIPHER, GRAVITY FALLS. PAIN IS HILARIOUS FRIEND J9: Yami Marik, Yu-Gi-Oh! Living Illness Friend

#favourite character bingo #favorite character bingo #favourite character SUDOKU #all 80 names under the cut

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jennasims · 5 years

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I saw the Get to Know Me Tag floating around and I wanted to try it out. It’s also been a while since I’ve made my simself! I’m not always mad but I do have a quick temper thus my face up above. Under the cut is the rest of the questions.

I was not tagged but I tag anyone that wants to do it!

RULES: Post a pic of your simself with your traits and answer the questions!

Traits: Bookworm, Hot-headed, Foodie

1. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? Jenna

2. WHAT IS YOUR NICKNAME? most of my nicknames in life are based off of my last name sooooo....

3. BIRTHDAY? February 5

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK SERIES? I read a lot of books, mostly stand alones. I guess Hunger Games?

5. DO YOU BELIEVE IN ALIENS OR GHOSTS? yes and yes

6. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? Courtney Summers

7. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RADIO STATION? Alt Nation on xm radio, or my spotify

8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR OF ANYTHING? blue raspberry!!

9. WHAT WORD WOULD YOU USE OFTEN TO DESCRIBE SOMETHING GREAT OR WONDERFUL? amazing

10. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT FAVORITE SONG? &Run by Sir Sly

11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORD? I don’t think I have a favorite word! maybe zesty

12. WHAT WAS THE LAST SONG YOU LISTENED TO? something off the new 21P album, can’t remember the name

13. WHAT TV SHOW WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR EVERYBODY TO WATCH? Gilmore Girls, Brooklyn 99, Parks & Rec, Chef’s Table, Parts Unknown w/ Anthony Bourdain (RIP)

14. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE TO WATCH WHEN YOU’RE FEELING DOWN? I like to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race when I’m feeling terrible, I don’t have the attention span for movies.

15. DO YOU PLAY VIDEO GAMES? mostly Sims, but I like Animal Crossing and Pokemon

16. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? dying alone

17. WHAT IS YOUR BEST QUALITY, IN YOUR OPINION? I’m really passionate about things when I want to be

18. WHAT IS YOUR WORST QUALITY, IN YOUR OPINION? sometimes I can be distant to close family and friends

19. DO YOU LIKE CATS OR DOGS BETTER? I love both but my kitty is the best boy

20. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Fall, but summer in Maine is always great

21. ARE YOU IN A RELATIONSHIP? yeah with myself thank u next

22. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU MISS FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD? No responsibilities NO BILLS

23. WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND? Kat + Jess

24. WHAT IS YOUR EYE COLOR? blue

25. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR? brown with blonde streaks

26. WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOVE? My family and my friends and my cat

27. WHO IS SOMEONE YOU TRUST? Kat

28. WHO IS SOMEONE YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN? my friends from school who I haven’t seen in ages

29. ARE YOU CURRENTLY EXCITED ABOUT/FOR SOMETHING? Christmas? trying to plan a trip for next year too so maybe that if it comes through!!

30. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST OBSESSION? Coffeeeeee

31. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW AS A CHILD? Spongebob + Rugrats

32. WHO OF THE OPPOSITE GENDER CAN YOU TELL ANYTHING TO, IF ANYONE? I don’t think I could tell any man ANYTHING right now but there are some I’ll tell a lot to.

33. ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS? a little bit!

34. DO YOU HAVE ANY UNUSUAL PHOBIAS? I hate rodents!!!

35. DO YOU PREFER TO BE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA OR BEHIND IT? a little bit of both but it’s usually me behind the camera

36. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY? reading, writing, cooking, Sims

37. WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ? Where She Went by Gayle Forman

38. WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? some christmas movie on netflix I already forget what it was called

39. WHAT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DO YOU PLAY, IF ANY? I played the flute for about two weeks in the 5th grade

40. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL? Cats & dogs but I also love bears

41. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 5 FAVORITE TUMBLR BLOGS THAT YOU FOLLOW? uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

42. WHAT SUPERPOWER DO YOU WISH YOU HAD? to stop time

43. WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU FEEL MOST AT PEACE? On the couch or out in the woods with a bowl

44. WHAT MAKES YOU SMILE? nature! good music

45. WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY, IF ANY? lol sports. sometimes I do yoga

46. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK? fountain sprite or Dunks coffee

47. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WROTE A HAND-WRITTEN LETTER OR NOTE TO SOMEBODY? today! I sent my friend a gift in the mail

48. ARE YOU AFRAID OF HEIGHTS? a little bit

49. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE? impolite and closeminded people

50. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A CONCERT? [pasdfiosjfkjlasdk yeah I’ve been to a TON because I’m a concert junkie

51. ARE YOU VEGAN/VEGETARIAN? nah

52. WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? A teacher/a journalist/an actress

53. WHAT FICTIONAL WORLD WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE IN? maybe Hogwarts?

54. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WORRY ABOUT? losing someone very important to me, being unable to pay my bills

55. ARE YOU SCARED OF THE DARK? only like, PITCH BLACK dark

56. DO YOU LIKE TO SING? I love singing along but I think I’m terrible

57. HAVE YOU EVER SKIPPED SCHOOL? not in HS but lots in college to smoke weed on the beach

58. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE ON THE PLANET? the beach!!! I love love love the water

59. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE? I like where I am now a lot

60. DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? a kitty cat named Poe

61. ARE YOU MORE OF AN EARLY BIRD OR A NIGHT OWL? a night owl, I’m up way too late for my own good

62. DO YOU LIKE SUNRISES OR SUNSETS BETTER? Sunsets

63. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DRIVE? yes

64. DO YOU PREFER EARBUDS OR HEADPHONES? headphones

65. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES? yes

66. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GENRE OF MUSIC? I like pretty much everything but rap/country

67. WHO IS YOUR HERO? my mom

68. DO YOU READ COMIC BOOKS? not really

69. WHAT MAKES YOU THE MOST ANGRY? lol my road rage is real

70. DO YOU PREFER TO READ ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR WITH A REAL BOOK? mostly real books but don’t mind electronic devices

71. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL? History & English

72. DO YOU HAVE ANY SIBLINGS? older brother + older sister

73. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT? coffee

74. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 5′3″

75. CAN YOU COOK? yes I love to cook

76. WHAT ARE THREE THINGS THAT YOU LOVE? laughing, listening to others, adventures

77. WHAT ARE THREE THINGS THAT YOU HATE? confrontation when it doesn’t involve me, emotions, stupid heads

78. DO YOU HAVE MORE FEMALE FRIENDS OR MORE MALE FRIENDS? even mix I’d say

79. WHAT IS YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION? straight

80. WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE? Maine

81. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TEXTED? my friend

82. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? on Monday lol

83. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE YOUTUBER? like a lot of Youtubers tbh

84. DO YOU LIKE TO TAKE SELFIES? every once in a while

85. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE APP? Instagram

86. WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR PARENT(S) LIKE? I love them both and they love me! sometimes my mom and I butt heads but we’re just both really headstrong lol

87. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOREIGN ACCENT? British & New Zealand

88. WHAT IS A PLACE THAT YOU’VE NEVER BEEN TO, BUT YOU WANT TO VISIT? Sweden

89. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 5

90. CAN YOU JUGGLE? nope

91. ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? not really

92. DO YOU FIND OUTER SPACE OF THE DEEP OCEAN TO BE MORE INTERESTING? deep ocean!!

93. DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE A DAREDEVIL? sometimes

94. ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO ANYTHING? nope

95. CAN YOU CURL YOUR TONGUE? yes

96. CAN YOU WIGGLE YOUR EARS? nope

97. HOW OFTEN DO YOU ADMIT THAT YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT SOMETHING? ahahahaha every once in a while I guess

98. DO YOU PREFER THE FOREST OR THE BEACH? beach!!

99. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF ADVICE THAT ANYONE HAS EVER GIVEN YOU? control what you can // confront what you can’t // always remember how lucky you are to have yourself

100. ARE YOU A GOOD LIAR? yes with small lies

101. WHAT IS YOUR HOGWARTS HOUSE? Ravenclaw

102. DO YOU TALK TO YOURSELF? all the timeeee

103. ARE YOU AN INTROVERT OR AN EXTROVERT? depends on the day

104. DO YOU KEEP A JOURNAL/DIARY? I try to keep one but it never works

105. DO YOU BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES? depends on the circumstance

106. IF YOU FOUND A WALLET FULL OF MONEY ON THE GROUND, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Return it to the owner (if I can find the address & it isn’t too far) otherwise bring it to the police station

107. DO YOU BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE ARE CAPABLE OF CHANGE? Yes, but not always.

108. ARE YOU TICKLISH? verrrry

109. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A PLANE? yes I love to fly I wish I did it more

110. DO YOU HAVE ANY PIERCINGS? just my ears

111. WHAT FICTIONAL CHARACTER DO YOU WISH WAS REAL? meh

112. DO YOU HAVE ANY TATTOOS? yes “(un)lost” on my wrist

113. WHAT IS THE BEST DECISION THAT YOU’VE MADE IN YOUR LIFE SO FAR? move to Maine by myself

114. DO YOU BELIEVE IN KARMA? yes she’s a bitch

115. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES OR CONTACTS? nope

116. DO YOU WANT CHILDREN? maybe someday! too early in my life to tell

117. WHO IS THE SMARTEST PERSON YOU KNOW? my older brother

118. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MEMORY? god why ask

119. HAVE YOU EVER PULLED AN ALL-NIGHTER? yes many times

120. WHAT COLOR ARE MOST OF YOU CLOTHES? Dark blue/gray/black

121. DO YOU LIKE ADVENTURES? YES!!

122. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON TV? yeah! I was on the Today Show when I was 10

123. HOW OLD ARE YOU? 23

124. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE? always be your own sunshine

125. DO YOU PREFER SWEET OR SAVORY FOODS? i’ve got a lethal sweet tooth

#get to know me tag #jennasims #not sims #jenna talks sometimes #i'm a small angry bean

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she-who-the-river-could-not-hold · 6 years

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100 Questions!

Tagged by the wonderful @janes-mike, @caseyk112, and @el-and-hop! Thank you!!

1. What is your nickname? People call me Kat and Kath usually! The Kath originally was just an online nickname but then my boyfriend’s coworker called me it this weekend so it’s an official one now! I just let people decide if they want to use a nickname I always go by my full name otherwise

2. How old are you? 23! I turn 24 in less than a month though yikes

3. What is your birth month? July!

4. What is your zodiac sign? sun sign: cancer, moon sign: aries

5. What is your favorite color? black

6. What’s your lucky number? eh I don't really have one

7. Do you have any pets? sadly no, but my parents have a cat and a dog back home!

8. Where are you from? Idaho

9. How tall are you? 5' 6"

10. What shoe size are you? 9

11. How many pairs of shoes do you own? I don't even know it's a lot lol

12. Are you random? I am such a creature of habit it's actually absurd

13. Last person you texted? my parents!

14. Are you psychic in any way? the closest I've gotten was having a dream about my teeth rotting only to go to the dentist to find out I was having issues with my gums

15. Last TV show watched? idk if I watched TV this past week? probably Altered Carbon or the 100

16. Favorite movie? IMPOSSIBLE. Potential answers are Mad Max: Fury Road or Gone Girl

17. Favorite show from your childhood? Idk the name of it but there was a show hosted by Michelle Trachtenberg where she talked about haunted places? or one called "Endurance"

18. Do you want children? yes! probably no more than two though

19. Do you want a church wedding? ehhhhh not sure. Not really but also it seems stressful to get married outside. Maybe I'll say fuck it and elope at the Taco Bell Cantina in Vegas where you can get married.

20. What is your religion? theistic agnostic with interest in wicca (and witchcraft but I know that’s not considered a religion usually but more of a spirituality?)

21. Have you ever been to the hospital? not since being born!

22. Have you ever got in trouble with the law? closest I got was running a stop sign in college but I just got a warning

23. How is life? life is good right now!! really thankful

24. Baths or showers? showers but only because I live in an apartment. My bath tub is tiny af

25. What color socks are you wearing? I'm wearing those footie sock thingies for when you wear slides so like a tan color

26. Have you ever been famous? I guess getting voted to homecoming court in high school counts? pretty sure it was a fluke though I didn't like many people hahah

27. Would you like to be a big celebrity? only for the money but so much else of it suckkkkss

28. What type of music do you like? everything pretty much? I suppose I don't listen to country music much but as a whole I listen to a wide variety

29. Have you ever been skinny dipping? nope not really my thing

30. How many pillows do you sleep with? I have four on my bed but usually use two

31. What position do you usually sleep in? on my side

32. How big is your house? my apartment is a pretty good size I think for being in the city, it’s a two bedroom/two bath condo

33. What do you typically have for breakfast? a protein bar or toast!

34. Have you ever left the country? yes!

35. Have you ever tried archery? I might have at church camp once but I don’t really remember if I was good at it, I’d love to do it at a renaissance fair sometime!

36. Do you like anyone? I do and luckily he likes me too! three years and strong

37. Favorite swear word? fuck, it works for so many things. ass clown. bastards.

38. When do you fall asleep? usually around 11-11:30, I’d love to make that earlier

39. Do you have any scars? a couple leftover from the chicken pox!

40. Sexual orientation? straight

41. Are you a good liar? depends on what I’m trying to lie about

42. What languages would you like to learn? I used to be able to speak German so I’d love to get back into that! And then Spanish since I think that’s important as a person in the United States and I hate how bad I am at it

43. Top 10 songs? REFUSING TO ANSWER THIS

44. Do you like your country? Hmmmmmmmmmm. Yes and no. Currently our worst aspects are hella on display and I hate a lot of it. But I also enjoy living here since it’s where I’ve grown up and I’m interested in helping improve it. But obviously thanks to current politics I’m pretty angry about the state of things.

45. Do you have friends from the web? Oh man I’ve made so many friends on Tumblr in the last year! so yes I do!

46. What is your personality type? creative, type A

47. Hogwarts House? Slytherin

48. Can you curl your tongue? yep! just the hot dog style though not the clover thing

49. Pick one fictional character you can relate to? Hermione Granger 100%

50. Left or right handed? right, though I can sorta write with my left hand since I tried to train myself how to do it in high school

51. Are you scared of spiders? oh my god yes

52. Favorite food? ahhhhh. Maybe BBQ (South Carolina style) or Tex-Mex

53. Favorite foreign food? Probably Italian followed by German

54. Are you a clean or messy person? v messy but I’m really really really trying to get better

55. If you could switch your gender for a day, what would you do? go out at night and not be afraid. enjoy having pockets.

56. What color underwear? uhh blue? I think?

57. How long does it take for you to get ready? if it’s a normal morning, Usually an hour. I’ll start showering around 7:30ish and then I’m usually dressed and ready by 8:30-40ish.

58. Do you have much of an ego? In some regards yes, in some no. I’m extremely confident in my work and what I put out there, but when it comes to myself as a person I have zero ego hahaha. Very far from it.

59. Do you suck or bite lollipops? I wait to bite until it’s nearly gone!

60. Do you talk to yourself? I mean internally yeah? but that’s just thinking right? so yes?

61. Do you sing to yourself? mmm not really. I’ll drunkenly sing but not a lot no

62. Are you a good singer? NOPE LOLOLOLOL

63. Biggest Fears? failure, not accomplishing my goals

64. Are you a gossip? I try not to be but I’m susceptible to it

65. Are you a grammar nazi? I used to be a lot worse but for the most part I’ve relaxed, unless it’s at work

66. Do you have long or short hair? I have medium length hair on the shorter end!

67. Can you name all 50 states of America? it took me ages to find a quiz that didn’t have a map with it but I was able to get 41/50 from memory in 4 minutes!

68. Favorite school subject? always was Art and English which has worked out pretty well!

69. Extrovert or Introvert? extrovert! to the fullest of the definition

70. Have you ever been scuba diving? nope! probably won’t because that shit sounds terrifying to me

71. What makes you nervous? the idea of failing, disappointing people I love

72. Are you scared of the dark? kinda? a bit of the unknown aspect of it

73. Do you correct people when they make mistakes? yessssss

74. Are you ticklish? terribly so but I’ve found the older you get the less people try to tickle you THANK GOD I will fight anyone that touches me

75. Have you ever started a rumor? not to my knowledge

76. Have you ever been out of your home country? yes!

77. Have you ever drank underage? Yep! though only a year or so off from the legal age

78. Have you ever done drugs? nope! I don’t think briefly smoking a cigarette, cigar, and hookah thing once each really count. Smoking is even a dramatic way to described it. Puffed a couple times and passed it off because meh.

79. What do you fantasize about? having enough money to be able to live in the place I want and have it furnished like I want, be able to travel everywhere, pay back my parents for everything they’ve helped me with, spoil the shit out of people, being able to donate to as many charities and creators that I can

80. How many piercings do you have? none! closed up my earlobes in middle school

81. Can you roll your R’s? I’m so hilariously bad at this it’s impossible for me

82. How fast can you type? I think last time I tested myself I did 90 wpm and 76 if I was typing on my phone

83. How fast can you run? not fast at all but I’m working on it

84. What color is your hair? brown

85. What color are your eyes? brown

86. What are you allergic to? nothing! unless it’s bullshit

87. Do you keep a journal? Tumblr count? otherwise nope

88. Are you depressed about anything? If I think too long about how we’re not doing anything about this planet, the lack of interest in gun control from our legislators, or the deaths in the Middle East that are at the fault of the US (intentionally or by us ignoring those who need help) I feel really helpless and sad. But nah not really.

89. Do you like your age? 23 is... chill. I think I’ve got until 25 to panic.

90. What makes you angry? EVERYTHING. Incompetent coworkers who don’t respect my job or process. Republicans across the board and a shit ton of establishment Democrats. That our Earth is dying. How people in this city don’t hold doors open for anyone. Wars that we support or won’t get out of or turn our cheeks to (as a nation). My inability to actually take care of myself/my laziness.

91. Do you like your own name? Yeah it’s cool! I like it more now I think. I also like old-fashioned sounding names.

92. Did you ever get a foreign object up your nose? I can’t speak for my very younger self but not that I can remember

93. Do you want a boy or a girl for a child? I’d be fine with either! I’d have to scramble if I had only boys though I have infinitely more “girl” names that I like

94. What talents do you have? graphic design, art, writing, photography, badass houses in the sims (jk I’m okay at it), terrible puns

95. Sun or moon? MOON always

96. How did you get your name? it’s my late grandmother’s name!

97. Are you religious? Not massively, I grew up Lutheran and then went to a couple of different churches. Went through a hard atheist phase in middle school. Now I’m most comfortable identifying with the term agnostic theistic since long story short I’m not against the concept of a higher being, I believe things happen for a reason, I’ve always believed in energies, which can be connected to meditation and praying. I’m currently researching wicca and witchcraft though I’m probably far off from identifying with either of those. Oops that was long I have a lot of thoughts.

98. Have you ever been to a therapist? I haven’t actually, though considered one in high school for a brief amount of time.

99. Color of your bedspread? white with black flowers and green petals!

100. Color of your room? white walls since I’m renting

Tagging: @thezoomermax, @dustinhendrsn, @jane-el-hopper, @littledancersun, @sweet-sugar-sunsets, and @the-most-beautiful-broom!

#get to know me #good god this took ages

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My Heart - an Everlark Christmas drabble

My darling friend, @mega-aulover (also known as mega-idea-lady!!) sent me this gorgeous quote and challenged me to everlark it, and she’d do the same. I’m nothing if not obedient ;) Rated K for kinda cheesy ;)

Edited to add: find mega-aulover’s story here.

It’s the giggling that alerts him to the fact that something is very wrong.

Katniss, his best friend and roommate, is leaning against their kitchen door frame, giggling like a schoolgirl. But Katniss doesn’t giggle. Even when she was a schoolgirl, Katniss wasn’t a giggler. “Kat?” he calls out.

She jumps, whirling around, almost losing her balance, and that worries Peeta even more. He’s never, not once in twenty years of friendship, been able to sneak up on Katniss before. She has superhero-level hearing and incredible reflexes. He reaches out to steady her, and she leans into him, pressing her small body against his chest.

“Hey Peeta,” she says, drawing out the vowel sound, then giggles again. Her olive-toned cheeks are flushed, silver eyes glassy. If he didn’t know any better he’d swear…

“Are you… are you drunk?”

She grins up at him, heavy-lidded and so damned sexy he has to bite the inside of his cheek to stop himself from saying something that might destroy their friendship. There’s a permanent divot there from how often he’s had to hold back words like I want you so bad. But Katniss has never seen him as more than a friend, so he keeps his long-held crush tightly in check. It’s hard, though, when he can feel her soft breasts against him, only her sweater and his button down between them.

“Nooooooo,” she says, but it sounds like yes to Peeta. “Was just havin’ some eggnog and readin’ our Christmas cards.” She wiggles her hand, where it’s still pressed against his chest and sure enough, there’s a piece of cardstock clutched in her fingers.

“The eggnog I made for Haymitch?” Peeta makes a batch of heavily rum-ladened traditional eggnog for their crotchety neighbour every year. He’d been intending on delivering it tonight, along with a platter of Christmas cookies.

“Was for Haymish? Ohhhh no, ssssorry!” Her expression is all wide-eyed innocence and Peeta snickers. With anyone else, he’d assume artifice, but Katniss is a terrible liar. He knows she genuinely didn’t realize. Though how she couldn’t taste that much rum is beyond him, just the smell of the concoction is enough to make Peeta tipsy. As if in response, Katniss sniffles and slumps a little more, and he remembers that’s why she’s home today. One of her plague-ridden students gave her a nasty cold.

“How much eggnog did you have anyway?” The fingers of her free hand flex against his chest, lifting one after the other as if counting, and she scrunches her face in deep thought, pink tongue sticking out between her teeth. When, after a protracted silence, she merely shrugs, he snickers. He hasn’t seen Katniss inebriated since the peach schnapps incident in their freshman dorm, more than seven years ago. He’d forgotten how completely adorable she is when her defences drop. “Come on, Sweetheart,” he says, amusement colouring his words. “You’re sloshed. Let’s get you settled in the living room.”

Katniss is tiny, but sick and hopped up on rum and cold medicine she’s unsteady. After struggling just to guide her as far as the hall, Peeta finally simply scoops her into his arms and carries her. She giggles more. “My hero,” she breathes, and while he thinks she’s teasing, her silver eyes are bright and soft with something he can’t quite name.

It’s a challenge to get to the next room, with the way she’s looking at him, and how the fingers of her free hand toy with the hair on the back of his neck. He can’t resist pressing a kiss to her sweetly scented ebony hair, and she sighs, nestling her head against his shoulder, her lips just grazing his neck. Times like these feed his daydreams, he’d like to freeze the moment and live in it forever. But all too soon, he’s lowering her onto the wide leather sofa, the one they chose together.

When he moves to stand again, she tightens her arms. “No,” she says. “Stay with me. Please, Peeta?” His heart cracks a little at her intensity. She’ll never understand the effect she has on him.

“Let me get you some water first,” he whispers, the desire to plant a kiss on those perfect pouty lips almost overwhelming. He takes a few deep breaths as he fills a glass, to get his libido under control, then heads back to join Katniss.

It wouldn’t have surprised him to find her passed out. Instead, she’s sitting upright, reading the card in her hand with a grin. When Peeta settles beside her, she hands him the card. It’s addressed to Peeniss, and he barks out a laugh. “Finnick,” Katniss says, leaning into him. Peeta wraps an arm around her shoulder. “That’s what I was laughing at when you came home.”

“Trust Finnick,” he chuckles.

“It’s nice, though,” she sighs, snuggling into his chest as he reclines against the plush cushions.

“Being called Peeniss?”

“No! Seeing both of our names on the card.” She pauses, yawning. “All of our Christmas cards come to us jointly. Like we’re a pair. I like it. Feels nice.” Peeta wraps a second arm around her, holding her even more closely, cradled against him. She’s drunk, he knows she wouldn’t be so candid otherwise. But he can’t help wondering how much truth there is in her rambling. “I like us,” she murmurs against his collar.

“I like us too,” he says, but she shakes her head, strands of glossy hair tickling his face.

“No, I mean I like us. I like you. More than that.” She trails off, and Peeta’s heart slams against his chest. He tries to remind himself that she's out of it, that she isn't really in command of her words. But in response to his silence, she lifts her head and searches his face.

After what feels like an eternity staring into her eyes, she raises one small, cool hand to cup his cheek. “You're my heart, Peeta. When I touch you, I touch happiness.” Her thumb strokes the stubble dotting his jaw and he leans into her caress, eyes slipping shut. The aching sincerity in her words is almost more than he can bear. He longs to tell her that she’s his heart too, and so much more. That he loves her, has loved her half his life and knows he’ll never stop. But he can’t. He knows this isn’t real.

Katniss slumps against him again, snuggled half on top of him. He strokes her back, her hair, as her breathing evens out. Eventually, he falls asleep too.

They wake up hours later, entwined like vines, Peeta’s neck stiff from the odd angle they slept in, Katniss grumpy from the cold and the waning alcohol in her system.

He's tense, not knowing how much she remembers of earlier, worrying about how awkward things are likely to get between them. As they lie face to face, he tucks a lock of her hair behind her ear and tries to smile despite the lingering ache of longing wrapped around his heart. Her scowl falters and falls, replaced by confusion. Then she touches his face, just like she had earlier, and smiles tentatively. “Real,” she whispers, answering the question he’s too afraid to give voice to. “My happiness. My heart.”

#everlark #christmas #fluff and cheese #xerxia writes

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kerahlekung · 4 years

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Malaysia’s (And Malays’) Darkest Moment...

Malaysia’s (And Malays’) Darkest Moment....

Latheefa Koya, Chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC), released wiretaps on then-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s phone. The world heard, among other things, a late midnight call by Dzulkifli Ahmad, then a public prosecutor, tipping off Najib on impending criminal charges against him, as well as his (Najib’s) groveling to the Crown Prince of UAE pleading to him to backdate a loan agreement to protect Reza Aziz, Najib’s stepson and one of the principals named in the DOJ’s Asset Forfeiture Lawsuit of July 2016. Hearing His Highness repeatedly giving Najib a not-so-subtle royal shove-off and Najib not getting the message was painful.] I had to take breaks more than a few times while watching MACC Chief Lateefa Koya’s press conference of January 8, 2020. I had to, my revulsion could not be restrained otherwise. Persevere I did, only to be cursed with the darkest of moods at the end. This is what Malaysia has turned into, her leader with utter impunity and unbridled arrogance betraying the sacred trust citizens have placed upon him. Not just him but also his coterie of top officials. I was gripped me with an even deeper melancholy, accompanied by utter shame and barely controlled rage, on realizing that those officials were all Malays. Many were later honored as Datuks, Datuk Seris, and Tan Sris. Is this what Malay leaders meant when a few months ago they held a much ballyhooed gathering addressed by no less than current Prime Minister Mahathir under the banner of Maruah Melayu (Malay Dignity)? Is this what the culture that I have been brought up in my old kampung only a couple of generations ago has degenerated into? Then amidst my gloom, a spark of hope, as in Dostoyesky’s The House of the Dead where in the depth and sea of unimaginable inhumanity of a Soviet Siberian prison, a glint of humanity–a young man crying over the death of a stranger-to-him inmate. He replied to the narrator, “He, also, had a mother.” After hearing those MACC tapes, I also was desperate to find any sliver of honesty, integrity, and dignity amidst Najib’s Malay crowd. Then, there it was! We Malays also had one with integrity and honesty. He (or she) was there all along, hovering over but unnoticed. This hero or heroine loomed large though unseen and unheard. I hope that that would remain so for I fear the consequences otherwise. This brave soul saw evil being perpetrated. He (or she) was guided by our hadith that says (approximately rendered) when you see evil being perpetrated, use your hand to stop it. Failing that or if it would be too risky, then use your tongue, meaning, voice your disapproval. And if that too is dangerous, then at least disapprove of it in your heart, though that is the path least favored by Allah. This brave soul used his (or her) hand to install the tapping device, and in so doing trapped the tongue of those evil doers.

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I am assuming (or pinning my hopes) that the upright individual is a Malay. I desperately want him (or her) to be one. God help Malaysia and that soul if he or she were to be a non-Malay. Yet another sneaky pendatang trying to shame and “do in” an honest, upright Malay leader. Malays, in particular Najib, already have difficulty digesting the role of that other chubby Chinaman. Malays like me are in desperate need of that righteous figure now, even an anonymous one, upon whom we could share some sense of reflected dignity and integrity. Confirming the authenticity of those MACC tapes is an elementary forensic exercise. Meaning, those tapes are genuine. Further, no one has denied them or claimed that they were concocted by slick actors and actresses, or rather actress. There was not even a sly “Sounds like me but not me” or “taken out of context” denial. What surprised me was not the tapes’ content. That present Malay leaders are corrupt to the core and top civil servants (again mostly Malays and UMNO partisans) lack an iota of integrity are not news. You do not need those tapes to validate that. That is the saddest and most painful part for me as a merantau (expatriate) Malay to acknowledge. More revealing were the responses of the participants, or lack thereof. Most remained silent. Rosmah managed, “I have nothing to say!” Then there was the rubbish from Najib claiming that those tapes vindicated him! Note, he did not deny the contents. There is a term to describe those who have difficulty discerning fantasy from reality. The good news there is that the malady is treatable. I always knew that Najib was not terribly bright. However, I did not realize he was that stupid as to use an unsecured land line to speak to a foreign head of state on a very sensitive matter. The man also lacks dignity; his shameless groveling to the Arab Crown Prince was despicable. I wonder how many other heads of state who had communicated with Najib over the phone and discussed 1MDB would feel now? Rest assured that those tapes were only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. To those who claim the tapes’ release was sub judice, violated due process, or an invasion of privacy, it is significant that so far no one has filed a court motion or police report. The reason is obvious–the behaviors of those whose voices were recorded were so egregious and beyond the pale. I am surprised and saddened that those who complained about the propriety of the tapes’ release have not seen fit to condemn the participants in the tapes. Focus on what those tapes reveal. Does anyone approve of what they did?

Meanwhile Inspector-General of the Police (IGP) Hamid Bador was waiting passively to receive those tapes. He should have responded: “This is serious! I am on my way to see Latheefa right away to secure those tapes.” Those who argue that the tapes should have been handed to the police first and dispense with the public release, consider the police “investigation” of the other infamous so-called semburit videotape of two consenting men frolicking in a Sandakan hotel. That dragged on and at the end, “No Further Action!” Those individuals in the MACC tapes thought they were doing the patriotic thing to protect their leader, the Hang Tuah excuse. It is this perversion of our noble values that is so destructive. That prosecutor who tipped Najib was later promoted to be MACC Chief and given a Tan Sri. There’s more. He was caught soon after holidaying abroad, probably celebrating his reward, I mean promotion, with a female other than his wife. Worse, this slimy character had the audacity to give a Friday sermon on–yup, you guessed it!–the evils of corruption! Next JAKIM would invite him to give a sermon on marital fidelity. That’s the degradation of Islam in Malaysia, but that’s another and very long chapter. Save unconditional denials, the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal should ask the Agung and his brother rulers to rescind the titles awarded to those knaves. Syed Danial should not be like IGP Hamid, menunggu arahan. I am proud that the Ruler of my state of Negri Sembilan had already rescinded 15 months ago Najib’s and Rosmah’s honorifics. There was another shocker on the Council of Rulers. Latheefa’s predecessor Shukri had apprised them twice on 1MDB and the need for immediate action. The Rulers refused. Shukri called Duzlkifli a pengkhianat (traitor). From what we know today, that term could apply to many more. In the pantheon of infamy, those MACC tapes would be with Nixon’s Watergate’s. With Nixon, it was the missing part that undid him; with Najib and his ilk, the contents. To MACC Chief Latheefa Koya, continue the good work. Give ’em hell! You already struck fear among the corrupt. Let them have more sleepless nights believing that their past conversations could also have been tapped. To that brave righteous soul who tapped Najib’s phone, my heartfelt gratitude. You are my North Star; you personify “Duty, honor, country! - Bakri Musa

Moga ujian air kencing terhadap Adun tidak "kabur"...

Hari ini heboh ada adun dan pegawai khas Menteri dikatakan terlibat dalam "Private Party".. Soal betul atau tidak.. itu kerja Polis.. sapa suruh letak diri tu kat tempat mcm tu, soal dia terlibat dengan dadah atau perempuan tu soal kedua..Meletakkan diri dalam keadaan Fitnah itu pun melambangkangkan satu kejahilan.. Ok ..aku bukan nak cakap pasal depa yg terlibat.. Aku nak cakap Soal Dosa Peribadi.. Malam tadi, dalam laporan kononnya ada pengadu memberikan maklumat..Ada bunyi bising, Music dari dalam kediaman.. Apakah ini boleh ditakrif sebagai Dosa Peribadi hanya kerana mereka melakukan perkara tersebut dalam premis Persendirian.. Kebetulan aku pernah menulis tentang Dosa Peribadi, Dan apa yang dinukilkan oleh Imam Ghazalie di dalam Kitabnya Ihya Ulumuddin memberikan panduan jelas kepada badan hisbah bagaimana yang ditakrifkan sebagai maksiat yang tersembunyi..

Kes malam tadi, menepati apa yang dikatakan Imam Al Ghazalie.. ada yg buat laporan,( ada sangkaan yg kuat), ada bunyi Music yang melepasi dinding rumah..Jadi ini yang jadi Kontroversi bila Dr Mujahid membangkitkan persoalan " Dosa Peribadi.. " Bayangkan Kaedah Fiqh ini tak difahami hatta Mufti sendiri yang masih kata kita mahu menggalakkan maksiat.. Cuba lihat laporan akhbar sebelum ini terutama Harian Metro.. Berapa banyak tangkapan dibuat oleh Polis bahagian Narkotik dan maksiat terhadap pesta liar.. apakah ada Jakim atau menteri Agama larang ? kritik ? sampai anak menteri, pegawai menteri pun kena tangkap.. Apa yang dilarang dalam Islam itu ? sama seperti operasi maksiat selama ini, tidak ada laporan.. depa datang ramai ramai, lebai pergi tajassus.. Mengitai, mengintip.. ketuk dari bilik ke bilik mcm skuad badar, sampaikan ada yang dah kahwin diganggu.. ada yang tersalah tangkap hanya kerana tidak mempunyai sijil Kahwin.. Ini bukan nak banteras maksiat.." Kaki skodeng" yg dilarang dalam Agama.. Aku cuma nak bagi faham kepada Ustaz, Ulama dan Mufti yg jahil.. sebab depa kata takda Dosa peribadi dan tersembunyi dalam Islam.. Hj Hadi siap bandingkan kes Dadah dalam konteks Dosa Peribadi dan intipan.. jahil betul..selama ini depa kata kita nak galakkan maksiat.. Disiplin ilmu dan Agama pun tak faham.. Jadi sekarang faham tak ? - Ipohmali

Saya berada di tempat yang salah,

semalam kau kata kau ada kat rumah...

Kau kata, kau ke kondo utk berbincang. Woow... bincang apa 1.30 pagi ? Dgn geng tahi dadah pulak tu. Kau nak buat benda salah, kau buatlah senyap-senyap... Kalau kantoi pun sebab nasib tak baik, nak buat macam mana memang kau bodoh, siapa suruh hisap dadah...? Kau lebih tahu benda tu salah, kau nak hisap jugak kau hisaplah tapi pandai-pandai lah... Dosa peribadi antara kau dengan Allah, itu kau hadaplah nanti. Korang wakil rakyat, pegawai menteri, kenapa bodoh sangat...? Tengah malam, korang buat parti liar, hisap pil kuda, hisap ganja, main judi, di sebuah premis milik seorang taukeh cina; itu dah kira habis bodoh dah, tapi kalau korang buat senyap-senyap, tahanlah sikit, tak ada orang tahu pun, korang orang politik, bukannya artis. Tapi, yang bangang sangat kau pasang muzik kuat-kuat tengah malam buta sampai jiran sebelah telefon polis, pasaipa...? Apa punya bangang lah korang. - Awang Adun Dengkil, Adhif Syan Abdullah, tampil membuat penjelasan yang dia berada di tempat yang salah pada masa yang salah ekoran serbuan polis di sebuah kondominum di Puchong dan memberkas beberapa orang yang positif dadah. Adun ini tidak perlu gusar dan gunda, jika beliau ditangkap dalam serbuan itu dan diuji air kencingnya tetapi didapati negatif dadah bermakna beliau tidak terbabit dengan kasus berkenaan. Kebenaran itu tetap mengatasi kebatilan. - mso

Kronologi tangkapan ke atas Adun dengkil

Setpol Dr.M mengaku

menjadi tukang kutip duit...

Zahid Mat Arip adalah merupakan Setiausaha Politik kepada PM, Tun Dr Mahathir dan beliau juga merupakan Ahli Majlis Pimpinan Tertinggi BERSATU. Sebelum ini beliau pernah bertugas sebagai Pegawai Khas kepada bekas Pengerusi Felda, Tan Sri Isa Samad. Apabila membaca laporan dari perbicaraan kes melibatkan Isa Samad, teramat jelas peranan yang telah dimainkan oleh Zahid Mat Arip sewaktu beliau bekerja dengan Isa Samad. Beliau sendiri mengaku menjadi 'tukang kutip duit' untuk Isa Samad, ertinya beliau sedar beliau telah bersubahat dan bekerjasama dengan Isa Samad. Sila rujuk beritanya di sini Tidak pelik dan menghairankan sekiranya beliau lantang di dalam menyerang Anwar Ibrahim sejak dulu hingga sekarang. Beliau di antara yang amat sensitif jika ada pihak yang bercakap tentang peralihan kuasa di antara Tun M dan Anwar. Tidak sukar untuk memikirkan mengapa Zahid Md Arip ini amat memerlukan Tun M terus menjadi PM dan terlalu gusar sekiranya Anwar mengambil alih jawatan tersebut dalam tempuh terdekat ini.

Sewajarnya, di dalam pemerintahan kerajaan Malaysia Baru yang mahu melaksanakan reformasi di dalam negara ini, orang seperti Zahid Mat Arip ini tidak patut dikutip apatah lagi bekerja di sebelah PM. Apakah rakyat boleh yakin dengan kerajaan sekiranya Isa Samad diputuskan bersalah nanti manakala Zahid Mat Arip terus bekerja dengan PM? Kalau Isa Samad didapati bersalah menerima rasuah, tetapi 'tukang kutip duit' ini terlepas atas alasan menerima arahan, apakah kita boleh menerimanya? Jelas, mana-mana pihak atau individu yang terlalu gusar jika Anwar menjadi PM sudah pasti ada 'kes' yang menghantui mereka. Tun M selaku PM yang diberi mandat oleh rakyat melalui Pakatan Harapan harus berani bertindak sejajar dengan manifesto PH. - wf auzdin ns

Dengar khabar murid murid di sebuah negara jiran..

kerja dan latihan sekolah siap pada waktunya....

cheers.

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mdmoffitt · 7 years

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Questionnaire: The Loyal Queen

This was made as an ask meme, but I really wanted to do it anyway since The Loyal Queen finally made it to editing! This will obviously be about the current draft, so some things that are more specific might change depending on how edits go.

1. Describe the plot in 1 sentence. Sigyn Ithaldidottir was expecting a war, not a love interest, yet here she is, thrust into diplomatic meetings and royal courts where a noble with a cunning smile and wicked green eyes seems intent on learning all of her secrets. 2. Pick one sight, smell, sound, feel, and taste to describe the aesthetic of your novel. Molten steel, cinnamon, the beating of drums, snowflakes falling on your skin, and honey ale 3. Which 3+ songs would make up a playlist for the novel? Broken Crown by Mumford and Sons--This is War by Thirty Seconds to Mars--Warriors by Imagine Dragons 4. What’s the time period and location in which the novel takes place? This novel takes place mostly in the fantasy realm of Asgard where time works a lot differently than it does in our realm. 5. Is this a standalone or a part in a series? This is the first book in a series. The plan is to make it into a trilogy, but depending on how things go, it could end up being a duology. We’ll see. 6. Are there any former titles you’ve considered but discarded? So many. It was originally Dalliance, then Hvelgrungr, then Lokabrenna, now The Loyal Queen. 7. How many times does the word ____ appear in the novel? We’re still going through editing. But I use the words ‘hummed’ and ‘smirked’ A LOT. 8. What’s the first line that comes up when you search ‘dangerous’? “You are fighting a war, yet you know not how big it truly is, nor how dangerous.“ 9. What’s the first line of your novel? “The terrible truth of it was… she was awake. “ 10. What’s a line of dialogue you’re particularly proud of? Unfortunately that is something I can’t answer just yet. It’d give too much away! 11. Which line from the novel most represents it as a whole? “What drove her to get involved in a battle that was never hers to fight?” 12. Who are your character faceclaims? For Sigyn I have Kat Dennings, for Odin I have Mads Mikkleson, for Thor I have Kristofer Hivju, and Loki has yet to be determined. 13. Sort your characters into harry potter houses! Loki would probably be Slytherin, Sigyn would Gryffindor/Ravenclaw, Odin would be Slytherin, Thor would be Gryffindor. 14. which character’s name do you like the most? Loki, but I also love Sigyn. 15. Describe each character’s daily outfit. Sigyn usually wears simple clothes, pants and a tunic, with her sword on her hip. Loki likes to wear unusual clothes similar to romani, middle eastern, bellydancing clothes. 16. Do any characters have distinctive birthmarks/scars? Sigyn has a lot of tattoos. Loki has some memorable scars. 17. Pick a color to represent each character. Sigyn: navy blue. Loki: dark, forest green, or silver. 18. Which character most fits a character trope? Which trope? Sigyn would be the ‘action girl’ probably, and Loki would either be ‘that shirtless scene’ or ‘pretty boy’. 19. Which character is the best liar? Worst? Loki is the best liar by far. Worst liar would probably be Thor. 20. Which character swears the most? Least? None of them swear a whole lot. If we go by what I actually wrote, Loki probably swears the most. 21. Which character has the best handwriting? Worst? Loki has the best handwriting, it’s the super fancy, over done, calligraphy. Sigyn’s however is fast and scratchy, like she doesn’t have the patience or time to try and make it neat. 22. Which character is most like you? Least like you? I’d probably be the best friend, Caranthia. Not super special in anyway and always trying to talk someone out of doing something stupid. 23. Which character would you most like to be? I’d like to be Loki, mostly for his fashion sense.

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I think I got all of them! Gonna put it under a cut since it’s a lot xD

Ask me questions!

3. Who are you looking forward to seeing?I’m going back to our office inJacksonville in a few weeks and I’m looking forward to seeing my trainingbuddies again!

6. What kind of people are youattracted to?Honestly, talent plays a big part in it. Also apparently I like guys who lookreally good in feminine makeup (see: Will Roland and Zach Kornfeld forexamples)

9. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable?It depends? If it comes up toooften, like if that’s the only thing someone talks about or if it’s reallygraphic it can make me uncomfortable but not typically

12. What are your 5 favorite songs right now?- Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee- Words Fail from Dear EvanHansen- I’m Cool by Sam Salmond- Michael in the Bathroom fromBe More Chill- Break Your Halo by Andy Black

15. What good thing happened this summer?I got a new job!

18. Do you still talk to your first crush?Not at all. No idea where he is.

21. What are you bad habits?I’m terrible at picking up my house until I have to.

24. Favorite part of your daily routine?I like taking my shower in the morning

27. Do you wish your skin was lighter or darker?Nah, I like it how it is.

30. Do you ever want to get married?Eventually, yes

33. Spell your name with your chin. rfen cz

…..i tried

36. Have you ever liked someone and never told them?All the time. I do it like it’s my job.

39. What are your favorite stores to shop in?Torrid, Target, Disney Store, Hot Topic

42. If you’re being extremely quiet what does it mean?Depends? I wouldn’t say I’m a super talkative person, I tend to keep to myselfunless I’m in a social setting, but if I’m unusually quite I’m probably tiredor upset. Usually tired lol

45. What makes you get out of bed in the morning?Possibilities? Like I don’t think I actively think this way but I feel likeevery day is a fresh start, and while there are things that I know will likelyhappen, like work and meals and

48. Have you ever been drunk?Nope!

51. Ever wished you weresomeone else?Fleetingly. But more and more I feel that I want to be *like* other people, andemulate them, rather than become them.

54. Favourite store?I think this was already asked? But generally it’s probably Target.

57. Favourite food? MAC AND CHEESE

60. Ever won a competition? Forwhat?I have! When I was in dance some of the groups I competed in took first placein the regional competitions we did, and I got second place in the region for atap solo I did to (and this is 100% true facts) The Naked Mole Rap form KimPossible.

63. Ever been in love? Not really. I think I thought I was once, but I think I loved the idea morethan the actual person.

66. Do you like your tumblr friends more than your real friends?Most of my tumblr friends are my real friends so I guess it’s about the samelol

69. Are you watching tv rightnow?Nope!

72. What colour are your towels?I have several, but most of my towels are white

75. Favourite animal?It used to be snakes, but now I don’t know what it is. I still like snakes, butnot as much as I used to…help me find a favorite!

78. Favourite ice creamflavour?Cake Batter

81. Favourite tv show?Currently airing: The FlashAll Time: Greek

84. Mean Girls or 21 JumpStreet?Mean Girls only because I haven’t seen 21 Jump Street

87. First person you talked to today?Mom

90. Name a person you love?Dad

93. How many sweatpants do you have?I don’t have any legit sweatpants but I have like 3 pairs of athletic pants

96. Favourite actress?Probably Anne Hathaway

99. Have any pets?nope

102. Do you regret anything from your past?Not really. I’ve done things I’mnot proud of but I don’t regret how everything shook out.

105. Ever been to a bonfire party?No…not too many of those in Arizona lol

108. What should you be doing?Cleaning probably

111. Do you have trust issues?Some, yeah

114. Have you ever been out ofyour province/state?I literally just got back from a trip out of state lol

117. Do you like chicken noodle soup?I do, but I’m picky about it. If it has too much celery I’m not a fan

120. Are you afraid of the dark?Nah

123. Can you keep white shoes clean?Thanks to band I know I can!

126. Are you currently bored?No because I’m answering all these questions lol

129. What your zodiac sign?Gemini

132. Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with?I think my friend Kat

135. Dumbest lie you ever told?omg….someone asked me the meaning of 0422 in my username and I didn’t want totell them so I said it was because 2+2=4 but it’s backwards and I added thezero because 422 was taken. (I’m a terrible liar)

138. Curly or Straight hair?I have curly hair, but I don’t have a preference aesthetically

141. Night or Day?Night

144. Dark, milk or white chocolate?Milk

147. Mars or Snickers?Snickers because I’ve never had a Mars bar

150. Get the closest book next to you, open it to page 42, what’s the firstline on that page? “But…that’s impossible!” Icried.

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