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lover-of-mine · 30 days

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So. first off - I your colour theory posts are amazing, they are the first thing I ever saw of yours and I immediately fell in love.

Secondly, I just saw your recent response re: your thoughts about 7x04 & 7x05 and am wondering if maybe things will make more sense, or at least be easier to articulate, once 7x06 is out.

Hi, first, thank you, I'm so glad you enjoy them 🩷

But, yeah, probably. Because the more data points on something the easier it will be to figure out what they mean. It was easy for me to figure out how to articulate all I wanted with my blue and green posts because the blue and green is being used since season 2, so there's a lot resolved for me to look at to figure out patterns. But this season, we are using new rules. Like, for instance, Buck being canonically bi, makes Eddie a love interest officially, so they have different rules being applied to them now. I think the show might be creating a whole new category of stuff there because we never had a proper triangle before. I have some theories, but I don't have anything to back me up on them fully yet, because this development is in the middle, so trying to write something now kinda feels like I'm trying to write a summary on a book I didn't finish reading. Everything about the season so far is telling me that Buck and Eddie are gonna get together but they need to figure out they are queer first. Or at least tell the audience that. Like, they have enough space to say that Eddie already knows he has feelings for Buck in some degree, in all degrees actually, they can argue Eddie from fully in denial to aware of something he needs to deny to fully in acceptance that he thinks Buck can't love him back, but they would still need to figure out a way to tell the audience that outside of Buck (as in not in a scene with Buck) so that the "Eddie turned gay for Buck" argument can't be used. Because I can't turn off the writer side of my brain trying to guess where this is going narratively while doing analysis like that, and I think, for instance the blue and yellow is telling me something on that, but since I don't think the show has used this combo like this before (and I hadn't had the time to fact check my current theory) I don't have a resolved plotline to use, so I'm kinda speculating on a lot more than just the pattern since this season is in the middle and we don't have the story they are trying to tell yet and I don't love going down that line alone. Like, it was fun writing about the sun within the construction on sunset theory, but I think the actual yellow/gold the keep putting around Eddie and behind Buck is being used for something more than that but I don't know how to explain why I think that.

There's also the way they are handling the blue and green thing this season, I can't tell if they proved me right and they have been completing the blue and green thing with other elements of the scene, since we had Henren in blue and green with both of them using both blue and green down to their shoes or the patterns of their clothes this last episode, we had bathena completing it with pants, we had Buck with a green coat and Eddie surrounded by blue things, even the date between Buck and Tommy, Buck usually is in solid colors, but his shirt was patterned where Tommy's was solid, or if they decided to expand this season and the shit I pointed out before are coincidences. The season being in the middle means it can turn in any direction, so I'm kinda unsure of what to say because right now I feel like I'm completely off base and that makes me not feel confident enough in what I'm saying when I try to write on 704 and 705, and if I'm not confident of what I'm saying, then how I'm supposed to convince y'all of anything? Does that make sense? Like I have more thoughts on 704 after watching 705, the same way both gave me thoughts on 701, but they still sound like gibberish to me so I know they will sound like gibberish to you, so I'm waiting and letting the thoughts simmer.

#like i was right about the patterns in the gym scene #but i was wrong about the nature of the scene #so im kinda like huh i need to think more lol #or be given more reference points #more references points will absolutely help here #but i am gonna check my current theory and try to post it before the next episode #no promises tho skpsksospskss #thoughts thoughts thoughts #911 #i really need a tag for asks #sylvie-bug

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autismcats · 1 year

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what is the real hidden message of frozen 2′s “show yourself”?

so i got the inspiration earlier to finally rewatch that frozen 2 “show yourself” music video on youtube, and i had some thoughts in the middle of doing so.

as a disclaimer, i just want to say that i’m absolutely queer myself. this is not to discredit others’ interpretations of the song, and this is just my own take regarding my life experiences. i’m not claiming to speak for everyone in this post. in fact, i do still believe queerness has a lot to do with the subtext inside of the lyrics.

but anyway, i remember when the movie was in theaters at the end of 2019 and there were plenty of articles written about how “show yourself” has a hidden meaning about accepting the idea of being queer. there are lots of people my age who were new to identifying as lesbian, gay, bi, and/or trans at the time and i thought it made a lot of sense, especially because the headcanon and theory that elsa is a closeted lesbian was so popular at the time. it paved the way to shipping elsa + honeymaren (elsamaren) and made it easy to read frozen 2′s ending with them dating.

and that’s definitely notable ─ i’m not disagreeing!

but something always felt off about how i related to the lyrics personally and i was never sure why.

until i stumbled upon it again today.

in my opinion, i think the song is better heard with autism (or otherwise neurodivergency) in mind. it tells my story of finding the missing piece much better than it does of my realizing that i’m bi + trans, as well as my coming out.

again, i don’t think the LGBTQ+ reading is wrong! honestly i believe it comes down to a mix of both that and the autistic reading. but i see the latter outweighing the former here.

to me, i looked up these lyrics on google and my mind went straight to getting a diagnosis, an answer as to why my social life has always been so wrong:

i've never felt so certain all my life i've been torn but i'm here for a reason could it be the reason i was born? i have always been so different normal rules did not apply is this the day? are you the way i finally find out why?

everyone has something different to say about what part of their identity has impacted their experiences the most growing up. for me, it’s being neurodivergent. my sexuality, probably like most people (but of course not for many others), didn’t show up until my teenage years; same with my internal gender and outer presentation. my autism, however, has been present and influenced who i am for my whole life. i felt elsa’s longing and determination to find answers to her lifelong questions about not just who, but how & why she is in her musical journey throughout the ice caves.

i feel like we can all say confidently that who we are, regarding being queer, is something we can answer with the factual statement that we are queer and that’s just that, unless of course we get into the old debate regarding if it exists as nature vs. nurture. regardless, it’s always innate to some degree, and doesn’t inherently determine our personalities, behaviors, or understandings. autism & ADHD both do; it’s literally what defines autism as we know it.

that’s my argument. as i said, i’m not looking to “prove” anything or present my subjective opinion as objective fact. my take isn’t that the neurodivergent interpretation is more important or valid than the queer interpretation, just that i prefer the second option over the first.

either way, elsa is, without a doubt, an autistic sapphic! this is (part of) what makes her a valuable, relatable character to a lot of young people and we should always celebrate that. ♡

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morn1e · 1 day

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GOING 2 EAT GLASS. thank u @breadtheend 4 the tag! i usually do not rly do games anymore but this was too good of a opportunity 2 let slide when i have the chance 2 blabber abt my guys <:)

ermmm doing pdude&marnie bcuz they r all i think abt these days😁

Rules: Bold the themes that apply to your ship, and italicize the theme if it’s one-sided, within your story

height difference(dude is 6’8”&marnie is 6’1”. 7inch diff😁) / mutual pining / first kiss / wedding / in-jokes(this means inside jokes right?if so they have a kabillion inside jokes. do correct me if i am wrong) / lgbtq+(they r both bi :) ) / Family Disapproves / would die for each other / would kill for each other(dude would kill in a heartbeat; marnie is too exhausted 2 kill any1. but would too if that is the Last Possible action&she has literally no other choice) / fake relationship / arranged wedding / cuddlers / Pda Friendly / and they were roommates / holding hands / secret relationship / opposing worldviews / getting a pet( they have champ! dudes dog, which he had b4 meeting marnie) / have kids / want kids / grow old together / relationship failures / rests head on shoulder(rarely but it happens😁) / share a bed / relationship doubts / they have a song / first date(went 2 the same bar where they 1st met(marnie got socked in the face by him lol)) / sharing a blanket(ever so rarely too bcuz it is hot as balls in arizona. they do not need a blanket.) / mutual interests(they like a lot of the same tv shows&watch them 2gether :) ) / study buddies / bathing together / crash into hello / accidental nudity / laundry(both fuking hate the task so they do it 2gether bcuz “if i hate doing laundry u r doing it w me. u have 2 suffer w me🤬” “eat shit hell noooo🤬🤬🤬🤬”. does it anyway. 😁) / same hobbies / cooking for each other(dude cooks way more often bcuz this is his main way expressing he cares 4 marn; doing smth he hates the most) / big fancy gala / sibling rivalry / forehead touches / hair stroking(ever so rarely. marnie 2 dude bcuz she knows he craves it sometimes but will Never admit 2 it. does it as a way 2 comfort) / sitting on each other’s laps(ever so rarely too. they like 2 have their own space.) / sexual tension / can’t be together / battle couple / Friends to Lovers / Enemies to Lovers / Lovers to Enemies / keeping secrets / love after loss / exes / declaration of love / flirting(dude bcuz he is a teasing jerk) / love triangle / destructive romance(marnie bcomes even more of a horrible person bcuz dude rubs off on her down the line. i would say he encourages her true horrible nature 2 come out more. he drags her down w her.!) / envy / “I Don’t Want to Ruin Our Friendship" / shared values / slow burn / does not end well / happily ever after(<:’) ) / love letters(marnie leaves him sticky notes w stuff like “i hope you have a peaceful day today.” this is her way of love letters i guess. they are not keen on talking emotionally, they show their love through action.)

Song: Her & I (Slow Jam II) - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

The music essencially says that:

this son of a bitch is willing 2 do things that r highly uncharacteristic things 4 a person he relates the most!!!!maybe it truly would not hurt 2 b smth more!!like idfk a somewhat better person just 4 her&HER ONLY!!!!!!!!!he is a horrible person&so is she so she is an angel in his eyes🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Honorable Mentions:

I Wanna Be Yours - Artic Monkeys (only the line “maybe i just wanna be yours” + the chorus. he does not want 2 b her vacuum cleaner.)

again thanks so much 4 the tag! passing on the race 2 @thedogsleg @silbeni ! &every1 else who would like 2 do this w their guys! >:)

#pdude #marnie #this was so much fun thanks again:)

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questioning-aspec-culture-is · 1 year

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Okay so Ik I’m ace and sorry for this long thing. Im pretty sure I’m Aro but like I remember having a childhood crush and a few other feelings towards people that weren’t platonic. I think it is alterious attraction.

Most people that are Aro talk about how they have never had any crush’s but I have. I haven’t been in any relationships or had my first kiss (I’m only 18) I thought that was just because my friend group didn’t hang out much and I went to an all girls school ( I did experience some form of alterous attraction to at least one friend that ik of ) .

I have always thought about being in a relationship like shown in all the romance movies and dream of having that kinda love but also on real life feel awkward about it. But like never really liked the idea of dating and found that weird and also kinda grossed out by kissing. I say that I’m Aro spec as I feel a mix of Demi, grey and cupio romantic all apply. I think I experience such strong alterious attraction that it may seem romantic yet my crush don’t effect my like how society says crush’s make people or the way recent friends have described them to me. And also all the things I would want to in a relationship are not strictly romantic as it’s more just intertwining fingers and curling up on a couch watching movies and travelling the world together.

It’s like I’m Aro but also sometimes feel by saying that I am closing myself up to the idea of any relationships in the future or I might not be Aro and just weird. Idk. I don’t know what I would do if someone asked me out and I only really like the idea of relationships from far away. I don’t know what the standard amount of crush’s allo people have. I feel like all I really want is a partner is life.

Sorry for the long rant and all the bad grammar and if this is annoying. I’m also scared this response may say I’m not actually Aro and I will feel like I have been lying to people by saying I’m not. I’m just kinda confused but I feel like I’m like a Bi- oriented aroace

howdy! mod amaranth here

all these doubts are completely valid! don't worry, this ask isn't annoying, and i can see that this has clearly been bothering you.

the rule of thumb is is that if you think you're aro, you're aro! if you think you're bi oriented aroace, then you are! and if it turns out you aren't, then that's okay too, because now you've learned something about yourself. you're not hurting anyone by exploring your identity and trying on different labels.

there are so many different ways to be aro, and you are absolutely not closing yourself up to opportunities by identifying as such. aromantic is defined as the lack of, or no attraction. in fact, aro is an umbrella term for the whole spectrum! attraction does not equal action, and if you want a relationship, then don't let your orientation stop you.

on that note, if you haven't already, i'd urge you to take a look into queerplatonic relationships! they're relationships with the same commitment as a romantic relationship, but lack the actual romantic feelings. i think that that could be something you might be looking for. of course, if it's the commitment part of dating you don't like, you can always try finding someone who is willing to do the things you want to do with them (such as a friend, or another member of the aspec community).

i hope this helps, anon, and good luck in your future endeavors <3

#questioning ask #mod amaranth #bi oriented aroace #aromantic #asexual #queerplatonic relationship #alterous attraction #lgbtqia+#queer

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beesmcgee · 1 year

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Okay I'm going to use this blog to process some thoughts because nobody reads it so it's a safe place.

Okay so for a while now I've been deep diving into autism (for the nth time in my life) and for the first time encountering all these first hand accounts of women with ASD. And it's like things are suddenly making sense for me. Screening questionnaires be like "is obsessed with trains and license plate numbers" and I'm like "well that ain't me". But an explanation specifically from women, and what it feel like from the inside. Some of them I'm like "wait that's just my entire life. They describe what my whole life has been like".

For 4 years now I have been without job, supported by partner, minimal social interaction, having therapy, on antidepressants, and now no pets. So. Minimal stress, like the least possible.

So I've started to think "oh I'm just your perfectly average human, no problems, perfectly functional" because I am not constantly crying and freaking out. I can make myself breakfast (most days, but sometimes I forget). I can mostly have a shower (although I spent some time averse to it because of the temperature change and volume of the water). I can do chores (dishes and laundry, other chores are forgotten about so house is mostly chaos). I can socialise in the one social thing I go to once per week (mostly saying hello and goodbye to people, or a rare awkward pub conversation where I am almost certainly not acting Normal). I can go on a weekend visit to my mother in law (but I get exhausted after a while masking and have to escape to the bathroom to be alone multiple times, eventually reaching a "migraine" point of sensitivity to noise and light). I can do the tasks I want to do (but mostly I get stuck hyperfocusing on the wrong thing or unable to get out of bed at all because I am Stuck. I am just Stuck on this thing, massive effort to redirect to another task, oh I'm Stuck again, oh no look how late it is, oh I'm Stuck once again). Yes, completely functional because my mood is the best it's ever been. For me that is an achievement. I have goals, I have intense interests that I pursue, I am not miserable. I wouldn't even say I am anxious anymore - I'm not like "I can't go to this thing because I'm afraid xyz will happen" or "I have to leave the room because I am anxious" anymore (thanks Zoloft); my nervous system just gets overloaded super easily and I'm like "I must be in quiet, alone". Obviously I am not functioning as you'd expect for a 30 year old human adult. How the hell do people have kids. Kids AND a job. WTF.

For basically my whole life I've been like "there is something very wrong with me". Religion probably contributed to that a lot. Stuff about realising I'm bi complicated that for sure. But it's like. All my troubles I internalised as a Personality Flaw. A moral failing. I'm just selfish, lazy, undisciplined, frivolous, childish etc. I've been undoing that with therapy for some time now, and it's nice to unravel that mess and be like "well, I am what I am". But I still want an answer.

I did very well in exams and uni. People often said I was "good at everything", could pick things up quickly, considered applying to Cambridge and everything. But the whole time I was a tense mess. School confused me, I was constantly worried about breaking some unsaid rule that everyone knew but me. I didn't know how to talk to the other people, didn't understand how to socialise. I could talk chaotically to my 2 friends (1 adhd, other maybe neurodivergent). But to anyone else, it was like. Does not compute. Hey how are you. That's all I got. I noted this line was said by people at like age 16. But that was all I got. I relied on my exaggerated facial expressions and small noises to cover up that I didn't know what to say, how to have an actual conversation that isn't a chaotic jumble of tangents and nerding out about art or physics. I was told I have very expressive eyebrows.

I just wanted to be at home drawing, or reading about physics. Drawing was my way of coping, my sketchbook a shield during social situations. I am the quiet drawing girl, oh don't disturb the quiet drawing girl, she's drawing. She's practicing her art, so it's not time to talk to her. I still do this now as an adult. I saw a home video of me at age 7, Christmas time, all my siblings playing board games and me off to the side, completely absorbed in playing with my ponies. They called me for me to join, I was just too absorbed to even hear them and I didn't respond, and once I registered I was like nah. In my own world, not really interested in being part of the group. I think that's just how I've always been.

Anyway, that's my rant, if you can call it that. I'm on a long waiting list to have an appointment to see if it's even worth pursuing an answer for if it is ASD. Will I be able to stop obsessing over this topic in the meantime? Maybe, we'll see I guess.

#maybe autism maybe not #only time shall tell #venting

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dragonliiight · 26 days

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Rules

Hiya, I'm Sera or Serenade. First things first, this is a blog dedicated to role-playing Dion Lesage from the Final Fantasy 16.

General stuff

- Standard rules apply. No godmodding, power playing, whatever, etc. Yah know the deal

-This blog is not spoiler free. Dion is not a character that you can role-play with if you care about spoilers from Final Fantasy 16. If you care about spoilers then close tab and go play Final Fantasy 16. Then come back and talk to me. It's a rlly good game.

-I am 30+. This is an 18+ only blog. No minors. At all. I will block minors on sight.

-My art is my own. You are free to reblog it if you like it, but please do not use it for anything else without permission, thank you!

-If you wish to unfollow me for any reason and cease interacting: please hard block me. I am decrepit, decaying, and have memory issues. I may think it was a mistake on tumblr's end and refollow which is uncomfy for everyone involved.

-Live and let live. If I do not want to interact with you, I will hard block you. I'm old and have found that I enjoy curating my online experience to be comfortable with me.

-I'm pretty friendly otherwise.

-This blog may contain darker themes but I always pretty liberally tag common triggers. If you need something specific tagged you are more than free to ask.

-I do not need anything tagged. It's on me to curate my own online space.

Interactions:

-I am OC friendly provided you adhere to my rules. I've unfortunately had some really unfortunate circumstances of OC's trying to get into a power dick measuring contest with me. While in some instances that can be fun communication is key, and I would prefer something like that be plotted out.

-I am fine with characters having negative relationships with my character provided that it does not spill out to out of character interactions. Dion is not me and I am not Dion.

-I am multi-ship meaning I will ship with different versions of characters if it's been discussed before hand. The exception to this being Phoenixflare. My Joshua who is my "blog canon" Joshua belongs to my bestie over @phoenixfiiire. Go check her out. <3. She is the only Joshua I will ship Dion romantically with. Interactions with other Joshua's will be platonic or formal. Otherwise I am multi-ship down to ship whatever. OC or canon friendly. I like chemistry and all sorts of dynamics. Additionally, while Dion is shown to be canonically gay, if there's chemistry I will gladly ship with female characters. If this is something that weirds you out in any capacity then I am not the Dion for you. For the purposes of role-play, I have decided to make Dion bi with a strong preference for men. Again, if this makes you uncomfy, please feel free to block me.

-Follow up: there's some weird shipping tension between the two main ships and just know that I ship both of them. The blog cannon just happens to be a certain one because my partner plays the character. Dion has two hands. Live and let live. Etc.

-Cool with crossovers too. I'm a big Rune Factory, Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem fan! But I don't have to know the source material to interact. I'm always willing to learn. :D

-I'm cool interacting with duplicates cool. Dion chaos.

-Discord isn't real and I don't have one. This should cover the basics. Thanks for reading o7. This is a lot of words to say be cool. Be chill. Live and left live.

#rules;--

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meowzfordayz · 2 years

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no matter the weather

Author’s Note: hate and/or phobic attitudes/behaviors ≠ tolerated. If aforementions apply to you, then pls and ty gtfo. 🙃

no matter the weather

Agatsuma Zenitsu x Reader

Word Count: ~1,900

CW: misgendering, Nb!Reader

Request Fulfilled: Please do a zenitsu x nb reader coming out 🥺 I love your work btw!

~faqs~

Okay okay okay

Addressing the elephant in my brain

I feel… awkward, writing this 😶

Like, not a bad awkward

But like a… I’m-hyper-aware-that-I’m-she/her-identifying awkward ??

I just don’t want to generalize the intimacy of coming out

That being said, some of my friends/mutuals are nonbinary

Not to imply that I fully comprehend being nb just bc “oh whoop dee doo you know nb ppl”

Anywho

Basically I want to do this prompt justice

While being conscientious that I’m she/her identifying

Additionally: I likely would not tackle this subject if it wasn’t specifically requested

i.e. I would naturally consider writing Reader coming out as bisexual, bc I am bi; I would not naturally consider writing Reader coming out as nb, bc I am not nb

Zenitsu fawns over pretty

Natural, man made, tangible, intangible, and pertaining to humans

Maybe also pertaining to demons ?? Bc daaayum some of them do be pretty 👀

Let’s not go there atm LOL

So the first time he meets you

In a clearing in a forest — it’s pouring 🌧 btw bc why not ?? #vibes he’s lowkey lost

Even tho you’re battered, bloodied, bruised, and soaked to the bone

You’re an adept swordsman and member of the Demon Slayer Corps yourself tyvm

(so I actually researched the word “swordsman” for another fanfic bc I wasn’t sure how to make it gn—gender neutral, and apparently its historically acceptable/common to refer to anyone capable of wielding a sword as a “swordsman” 🤓)

All he can focus on is how pretty you are

Nobody looks pretty after slaying demons

Except for you ?? Whoever you are ??

He tries to introduce himself

But do y’all recall how he gets when he’s around pretty ??

Man cannot, does not, will not, function at 100% — maaaybe 63%, but that’s being generous

“Hiiiii,” he garbles

You’re unimpressed, albeit, flattered

“Wait, wait, wait,” he panics as you raise an eyebrow, “I’m Agatsuma Zenitsu!”

Okay

“I’m [y/n],” you’re curt

This man’s drooling 🤤

Like whaaat

Your eyes are pretty

Your hair is pretty

Even your bloody nose is pretty 🤭

And now your name is pretty too ??

How unfair that he can’t even act non creepy

What w/ you short circuiting his neurons’ feeble attempts to fire properly

“How should I address you?” he’s desperate to pay his respects

He knows you’re not a Hashira; not -sama or -sensei

But are you -san?

-chan?

Can he say just [y/n] like he says just Inosuke and Tanjirou?

Let me tell you rn

He’s clinging to the meager control he has left to not call you [y/n]-chan

—I’ve done a ton of Japanese honorific research (I suspect my Japanese honorific research will never end), and basically -chan expresses that the speaker finds the person endearing… akin to calling someone “babe” within 1 minute of knowing them (assuming a I’m-attracted-to-you context)

Like, y’all just met

He’s not aiming to get slapped

But he’s def already daydreaming about singing [y/n]-chan, [y/n]-chan, [y/n]-chan as y’all frolic in some flowering meadow or whatever 💀

Wrong question

“I said, I’m [y/n],” you’re… steely

Still pretty

But sharp

He gulps

Doesn’t shout again as you begin walking away

I mean, I guess it’s cool that she’s comfortable going by first name ??

Took a while to get there w/ Inosuke and Tanjirou

Yup, uh huh, that’s it 😮‍💨

You’re just super chill! 🤗

Man’s down bad

And lost

Hopelessly lost

It’s still pouring

Riperoni Zenitsu

The second time you meet is at the Butterfly Mansion

He’s doing okay surprisingly

You? Not so much

Your arm and leg are fractured

Opposing arm and leg

Author makes the rules, sorry not sorry, the visual of that is too funny

Neither are severe, and mostly due to being overworked (jumping from rooftop to rooftop and falling constantly to the ground can’t be that good for your health altho obvi anime makes it look awesome)

That being said

You’ve received stern warnings, multiple stern warnings, about the importance of resting

“They’re stress fractures at the moment, but you want to be able to use that arm and that leg eventually, right?” Shinobu had admonished you in her cheerful, slightly very passive aggressive tone

“Yes Kocho-sama,” you’d grunted

And then seconds later… “Oh no, no, no- Kocho-sama… ??”

“[y/n]?!”

Agatsuma Zenitsu 😒

“Agatsuma-kun,” you greet him cheekily

He blanches

“You can’t be that much older than me!”

You laugh quietly

And he melts, oozes, gooey

“Fine,” he mumbles, “You can call me whatever’ll make you laugh that like.”

“You’re uninjured,” you observe, “So why are you here?”

“I was injured, and now I’m just waiting for a new mission.” She’s talking to meeeee !! 😍

“I’m thirsty.”

He blinks

You blink

And then there’s a glass of water being held out to you

Wow

“Thunder Breathing?”

He nods Please be impressed, please be impressed, please be impressed

You’re a little impressed, grabbing the glass

“Thank you.”

“Sooo tell me about yourself ??” he tilts his head Is this him being cute? 🧐

“Don’t you have somewhere to be? Chores? Training?” you mutter

“I can take care of you!” he’s enthusiastic Irritatingly, enthusiastic

“I can manage.”

“But I’ll make things easier!”

“You’re giving me a headache.”

That deflates him, but not by much

“Would you like me to find Aoi-san and-”

“No,” you grit your teeth, “You, are giving me a headache. Which means you, should go.”

He’s crestfallen

But fear not! Zenitsu perseveres 😤

“I’ll join you for lunch, then?”

You audibly growl

“It’s a date!” he grins, ignoring you

“You better bring extra seaweed crips,” you hiss

So sue me, resting is boring

And his persistence is… charming persistent?

“You can’t hang out with me forever,” you smirk fondly

He pouts

Somehow, Zenitsu’s kept you company for almost an entire week

You occasionally catch yourself thinking My water boy bc srsly — he gets you whatever you ask for, the second you ask for it

Before remembering that he’s supposed to annoy you

Which, he does

But

He’s also…

Interesting ??

An open book

If you’re curious, then he’ll answer

“Why does your hair look like—that?” you gesture vaguely

He blushes, “As in, its color, or its messiness?”

If you lean in as Zenitsu proceeds to tell about his encounter w/ ⚡️🌩⚡️, then he doesn’t mention it

Which is tactful of him

Bc you would’ve kicked him out 🦵💥

Literally

It’s not like both of your legs are on bedrest

“[y/n]…” he’s tentative

“Hm?”

“What’s your favorite weather?”

“Depends on what I’m doing.”

He stares expectantly

🙄

You cave

“On missions, partially cloudy. Less exhausting to fight in a moderate temperature, and an ideal amount of light.”

Zenitsu is thrilled by the details you’re providing *dreamy sigh*

“In general… I appreciate when the weather matches my mood. It’s frustrating when I’m content inside but it’s dreary outside, or when I’m sad inside but it’s rainbows and butterflies outside.”

And then you just, stop

That’s it 👏

That’s the [y/n] info sesh for the day

He gets the message, doesn’t push it

Giggles and waves at you as he leaves

“Tell me more tomorrow?”

Your silence is… more soothing, than usual

So he goes ahead and interprets that as a resounding YES

😬

“What’s your favorite fruit?”

Zenitsu sits at the end of your cot

He’s totally inched closer and closer to you throughout the week

Initially he’d just stood

Until you’d realized he was determined to continue standing

So you’d clenched your jaw and told him to Just get a chair

His excitement had not been subtle

“Nikkori.”

(Nikkori = type of Japanese pear)

“So big and juicy.” 😋

You glare at him

Hard

—I 💗 innuendos hehehe

“When will you quit bothering me?”

You’re not as harsh anymore

Even you can hear the difference

“When will I be able to address you as [y/n]-chan?” Zenitsu quips, winking boldly

He flicks a switch he didn’t even know existed

Lights out

“Out.”

“Huh?” he’s dismayed, “What did I-” he protests weakly, shriveling rapidly

Why is she suddenly dismissing me?! Look at me… look at meee…

You don’t look at him

If this were a game of stubbornness, then you’d win

But it isn’t a game of anything

“Out.” 😦

Tail tucked between his legs, he gets off your cot

Glances timidly at you

Nothing 😕

There’s nothing on your face even hinting that you might like, want, need him to defy you

He doesn’t

The next time he sees you

In another clearing in another forest ?? Let’s assume it’s sunny ☀️ this time bc you’ve suffered enough

He’s still lost tho

He’s… apprehensive

You’re as pretty as ever

That glow in your eyes? 👌

Your hand painted haori? 👌

How warm your gaze is? 👌

He only wishes it was directed toward him

But he hasn’t figured out how exactly he screwed up 😓

“Zenitsu asked to call her [y/n]-chan?!” — Tanjirou

“IDIOT !!” *insert howling here* “AHAHAHA HE’S GOING TO PERISH ALONE.” — Inosuke

“That was quite forward of Agatsuma-kun!” — Shinobu

“How flashy! A shame it went poorly!” — Tengen

“Aww how adorable! My fingers are crossed for Agatsuma-kun!” — Mitsuri

“Hm.” *insert shrug* “That’s unfortunate.” — Giyuu

“Agatsuma-san.”

…

“Agatsuma-san.”

You startle him from his pity party

Wide eyed, he points at his chest

Me? She’s addressing me?! Meeeee!

Dude: there’s just two ppl in the clearing—you, and them 😐

Poor guy nearly trips moving closer to you

“I’m sorry for discomforting you! I overstepped.”

You’re amused

“I promise to call you [y/n] or [y/n]-san!”

You snort

“I miss answering your questions and you sometimes answering mine,” he sucks in a deep breath, “And I’m glad you’re back to normal!” he freezes, “I mean, you’ve always been normal! But you’re healed now too!”

You laugh quietly

His favorite laugh

“Zenitsu-san.”

—When I tell you his heart flip flops

—It’s doing round off back handspring full twisting doubles 🤸‍♂️

“I owe you an apology.”

He gapes at you

Jaw noticeably dropped

Starts stammering an objection, but you interrupt him

“What was the first question you asked me?”

“How should I address you?” he squeaks

—FYI

—Zenitsu hasn’t forgotten a single second, minute, hour of your time spent together

—Everything about you is #longtermmemoryworthy

“That isn’t an easy question for me,” you smile wryly

“Oh?” he’s confused

“How do you… imagine, me?” 😳 “Not like that.” 😅 “Am I… masculine? Feminine?”

Maaan he’s sweating bullets

How tf is he gonna answer politely ??

“Um,” he swallows, “You’re… pretty?”

Aaand now you’re sweating too

“Thank you, Zenitsu-san. More precisely though… why did you ask to call me [y/n]-chan?”

He’s connecting the dots

“Would you prefer [y/n]-kun?”

You chuckle, “I’d rather [y/n]-san or simply, [y/n].”

The corners of his mouth downturn abruptly

“Zenitsu-san?”

Dread swims in your stomach

Ambient noise ringing dissonant in your ears

I guess I can’t stay pretty forever

Your nervous grasp on your haori tightens

Bracing to depart — bracing to flee

“[y/n],” he chokes out

You refuse to look at him

“[y/n],” he whispers

“I’m ashamed,” he exhales raggedly

“I’m ashamed that I made this… so, difficult. For you.”

You let go of your haori

Dumbfounded

“I’m happy to address you however you’d like. I’m happy to imagine you however is most comfortable. For you.”

He’s… soft

How he looks

How he stands

How he waits

“You’re pretty,” he murmurs, “No matter the weather,” he cups his palms out to you

Sunshine

For them

You mime putting something in your pocket

He laughs

Elated

Exuberant

Enthralled

You laugh

His favorite laugh

Quiet

For him

#zenitsu agatsuma #agatsuma zenitsu #zenitsu x reader #agatsuma x reader #headcanons #kimetsu no yaiba #demon slayer

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bilesbianblog · 3 years

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Wait don't answer that ask about questioning and wanting a better understanding of mspec lesbians yet I forgot to put it on anon

gotcha! i'll write about it here.

obviously the simplest explanation of mspec lesbians is that we're lesbians who fall on the multisexual spectrum, but that doesn't really tell you anything you didn't already know. there are a lot, a lot, a lot of different reasons that someone might identify this way. for some people it's the split attraction model, for others it's a strong preference in attraction-- the list goes on for quite some time. all i can really speak on is my own experience, but i'll do my best.

first off: a lot of questioning people are very worried about what they really are. this is not a very useful question. more importantly: what would make you happiest and most comfortable? what best describes your experience? what would serve you best? queer identity is not always about laying out your entire identity in perfect detail, and queer labels don't often have strict, clear-cut definitions. self-identification is an extremely personal matter, and no two people have the same experience, even if they share a label.

now, to address the issue of mspec lesbians specifically, i think i'd like to talk about definitions in a little more detail. to get one thing straight (yeah, right): there is no perfect definition of who is and isn't a lesbian. and there doesn't have to be. like i said, queer identity just isn't that simple. "definitions" of queer terms largely serve as loose guidelines, not a checklist; this isn't a diagnosis. my working definition of a "lesbian" is just a person who's gay for women. and even then, defining "gay" is a whole other can of worms.

so how do you know if you're an mspec lesbian, if you can't even know what a lesbian is? simple: it's fucking complicated.

all i can really tell you is that if both mspec identity and lesbian identity serve you well, or you relate to both mspec and lesban identity, well... you're probably an mspec lesbian. there are any number of reasons that might be the case, and any number of reasons why you might choose to get more specific or not to. why am i a bisexual lesbian instead of a pan-, omni-, or polysexual lesbian? because i like the bi flag better! that's really it. i identify with pansexuality, too, but i don't identify as pansexual. sometimes identity is like that! it's the easiest shit in the world, but it's hard as fuck, too. it makes no goddamn sense, but you understand it instinctively. it's more important than anything else, but it's really not that big a deal. it's fucking complicated. and it's really, really simple, too.

more detail on my own identity, in case that helps you: pansexuality is defined variously as "attraction to all genders" and "attraction regardless of gender." i don't really relate to the first one, but i do to the second. i don't know that i'm attracted to all genders, but i do know that it doesn't really make sense to me that my attraction would be limited by a taxonomy that we made up (oh, by the way, we made up all taxonomies. every one of them. yes, even sex. yes, even species. a frog is only a frog because we call it a frog; do not mistake fallible human language for the indescribable reality it attempts to capture). at the same time, however, my experience of the world is undeniably marked by my attraction to women. that is why i identify as a lesbian; because my attraction to women is extremely important to my identity, and it has made me who i am. this is similar to the impact that my girlhood has had on my gender; gender does not apply to me, but i have been treated as female and experienced the world as female for my entire life, and that has shaped me in so many ways. i can't simply abandon it; it's a part of who i am.

does that make sense? did all that teach you anything? are you more confused than before? don't sweat it. here are your golden rules: you don't have to identify with anything you don't want to, you don't have to choose just one label, and you don't have to understand yourself perfectly. don't stress yourself out about it too much; there is such a thing as too much introspection. maybe you'll reach a point of certainty. maybe you'll become certain in your uncertainty-- that's what i did! either way, i wish you luck. try to enjoy yourself.

#juno speaks #explanation #not gimmick

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neil-neil-orange-peel · 3 years

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Both of the Dangerous Brothers

DANGEROUS BROTHERS!!! 💥 I was going to try to do them separately but realised quickly that it would make more sense to do them together ooer.

The Dangerous Brothers

Sexuality headcanon ~ Bisexual... I'm probably being influenced a little by the purple costumes but I'm gonna go with bi. We know that both of them are utter perverts in a whole host of ways so the easier question would probably be "who/what aren't they attracted to?" 😂 Richard gets jealous when Jen's character agrees to sleep with Adrian and he then wants to watch them have sex. They're also both interested in female prostitutes. Plus, both of them make a lot of suggestive comments to each other, the subtext being that they do the deed offscreen. 👀

OTP ~ Each other, they live together and do all their weird shit together. They have matching outfits even when in their "house". Whether you interpret their, uh, connection as purely familial or... Something else... Is up to you. "The Dangerous Brothers" is most likely just a stage name.

BrOTP ~ I mean, it's in their name, innit? 😂

NOTP ~ That poor dog from The Comic Strip 1981. 😅

First headcanon that pops into my head ~ I have this whole headcanon that they were raised in a seedy little orphanage in Soho what is it with me and orphanage headcanons. I also think they know... Some kind of versions of the other alternative comedians (like, their stage personas) and Richard always starts sweating and getting very smarmy around Ben Elton, because he wants to impress him. Adrian is probably similarly awkward around Jennifer Saunders, although for a different reason.

Favourite line from this character ~ I can't explain why exactly Richard Dangerous saying, "Well, we’ve all got something in common, haven’t we? That’s right, it’s Saturday night! But it’s not only Saturday night, it’s also Wednesday night!" tickled me so much but it did. 😂 As for Adrian, it's got to be: *nervous laughter* "Now, viewers - can you spot what went wrong?"

One way in which I relate to this character ~ I relate to their desire for excitement, even if we go about it in different ways. That's a very vague point of relatability but it's difficult since I'm a pretty quiet person. 😂

One thing that gives me second hand embarrassment about this character ~ I don't think anything does. They're so zany and cartoon-like that the normal rules don't apply. Even Richard's hair doesn't make my skin crawl in the same way Richie Rich's does. 😂 I know that doesn't make sense but tis the truth!

Cinnamon roll or problematic fave? ~ The characters who are some of the building blocks of Rick and Vyvyan, what are they? Adrian is a cinnamon roll by a very liberal interpretation of the phrase (this man still punched a baby, after all) but I think I'm gonna have to assign Richard problematic fave. I've said before that I like him (and Adrian too, to be honest) out of spite; unsurprisingly I am always drawn to fictional bastards. 😈

Thanks for the ask!

#asks #postpunkpoetcomrade #the dangerous brothers #richard dangerous #sir adrian dangerous

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catharsis-in-a-bottle · 3 years

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A very long post about romantic attraction, social situations, sexual orientation, etc.

In short, a slightly organized brain dump involving some of my personal experiences and hopefully some takeaways.

There are many things I’ve learned, both in general and about myself, simply by investigating online resources about the acespec and arospec communities.

Some of these were things that I think I already knew internally, but that I had never voiced before because I didn’t have the words or the terms to describe them.

I’ve learned about different types of attraction, and I’ve realized that I can categorize them internally. For example, I’ve definitely mistaken platonic attraction with romantic attraction in the past. The term ‘squish’ - basically a sort of friend crush - can be applied to several of my experiences, and honestly, it really explains my conscious disconnect towards romance. I’ve realized that wanting to get to know someone better does not equate wanting to date them.

I’ve learned about other arospec identities, like greyromantic and demiromantic, and how they might apply to me. I’ve realized that my romantic attraction has essentially been limited to one person, and that otherwise my desires have been platonic - again, wanting to get to know someone better because I find them interesting, or else having a deep admiration/respect for them. None of these things are romantic attraction, and it’s been very relieving to discover this. It makes sense.

I think I’ve always had a weird feeling towards all the societal cues and expectations associated with romance. Why are certain things associated with wanting to form a romantic relationship? As a child, I thought I was a girl and I knew, just from the social code of school life, that becoming friends with boys would be seen as some romantic advance (despite the fact that we were all literally elementary schoolers.) In first grade, everyone thought I had a crush on this kid I was friends with, and I always laughed at them. I was just looking for friends. Friends isn’t a freaking gender-specific term. I think I’ve always kind of tried to “play it cool” with the boys, especially in middle school, simply because I didn’t really want anyone to think “haha, so-and-so is dating so-and-so” just because I had a conversation with another person. And what sucked is that when I thought I might be bi, I kind of consciously did the same thing around girls as well - I tried to be socially adept and “cool” and not too overly open, just because of all of these social codes that indicate romantic intent.

One of these strange codes that confused me was this: “if so-and-so has a crush on you, you should totally date them!” What if I didn’t like so-and-so back? Why the hell would I date them? But something that I witnessed happening quite often in middle school was kids finding out someone ‘liked’ them and then wanting to ‘like’ that person back, despite not having formed attraction in the first place. It felt like a puzzle. It was something that I observed and maybe sort of over-analyzed, because dissecting social situations and laying out pieces of the puzzles on the floor is something I just do. I reckon that kids were not only beginning to experience romantic/sexual attraction individually, but that they were also recognizing the social standards that were beginning to form. The first batch of kids wanted to form relationships (if not long-lasting ones), and so they did; other kids who were experiencing attraction subsequently felt a little bit of pressure to get with someone fast. The complaints of “I’m so sad I don’t have a boyfriend” and similar phrases rang free throughout the hallways. In short, allo- and heteronormativity seems to have influenced a lot of people. Which is fine for many, but also restricting for those in the lgbtq+ community (but of course, the jungle of school life does not intend to cater to the minorities) It was simply a thing that happened, and a thing I’m seeing a bit more clearly now.

[Also, the concept of using the word ‘like’ to describe adolescent romantic interest in another person always confused me. I never got why ‘like’ had romantic intent - I liked people that I’d formed friendships with. No one ever outright said “I have a crush on this person.” They just said like.]

There’s only one occasion on which I’ve known how to react emotionally to someone telling me that he had romantic interest in me, and that’s only because I personally ‘liked’ them back. I had already imagined that situation, and I welcomed it. [Amusingly enough, we both kind of ignored our confessions for a while, but eventually we formed an actual relationship. Ah, the joys of social situations.] But in terms of other people admitting their interest, which hasn’t happened all that much but has still happened, I’ve had very mixed reactions. One time a couple of years ago, it was my friend whom I cared very deeply about. I didn’t really know how she knew that I didn’t have interest in dating her, but somehow she did, and she told me so. This made my reaction less clouded and more simple, and it wasn’t really an uncomfortable situation; I confirmed easily enough that I didn’t have any interest in dating her and the situation resolved nicely. Basically, although it wasn’t an ideal occurrence, it didn’t affect our friendship in any way.

But there have been other times where it’s been extremely uncomfortable. Once, I joined an after-school club in which I barely knew anyone. During one of our meetings, we took a walk to a local coffee shop to just sort of hang out. And this girl - I’ll call her ‘C’ for online purposes - sat down and started talking to me. This was fine - why not have a bit of conversation? She talked about K-pop a lot (which eventually got very annoying lol) and just seemed like she wanted to be my friend, and internally I told myself well, I don’t really know her and she doesn’t seem like the kind of person I want to hang out with but we’re at a coffee shop and I’m bored. At the end of our coffee shop trip, C asked for my phone number. I didn’t take this to mean anything beyond the fact that she wanted to talk to me more, and though I felt inclined to decline her offer, I really didn’t want to hurt her feelings (again, the joys of social situations.) So now she had my phone number. Here’s where things got weird. For one thing, she sent me a bunch of random pictures of K-pop singers, saying things such as “omg he’s so hot” which was already uncomfortable in itself. Me, being a bit of an idiot, didn’t stand up for myself, or even block her number. Then, she came out to me as pansexual and told me she had a crush on me. When she told me this, she did not imply in any way that she didn’t have an intent of dating me or something, so I was very, very uncomfortable for several reasons. Firstly, I didn’t know her that well - I didn’t really even consider her a friend. Secondly, I definitely did not want to date her because I didn’t really know her. And thirdly, I didn’t know how to react. I think I said something along the lines of “Oh, well, um, okay, I don’t have a crush on you” and left it at that. For the final puncher, she started finding me in the hallways after school as she left for the bus and giving me hugs. I am typically not a physically affectionate person, so this was just weird as hell for me. Again, like an idiot, I didn’t stand up for myself, and so I just kind of stood there... all of this took place right before my school shut down because of the pandemic, so I was literally saved by everyone getting kicked out of school. Thankfully, I did not see her anymore, and finally I blocked her number as I should have done much, much earlier. [I didn’t intend to make that story so long, but there it is anyway.]

The point is, I found it extremely strange that someone I barely knew had a crush on me. This feeling was amplified when, a couple months ago, something else happened: someone on Instagram, who I didn’t know at all, expressed interest in dating me. I was extremely confused. Apparently they sort of knew me because we were in the same school system, but I’d still never met them.

I simply mean to say that romantic attraction drives people to lengths that I personally find strange and inconceivable. Looking into the aromantic community has taught me that essentially all of what we deem ‘romance’ is socially constructed. The rules, the implications, the things you’re supposed to do. You’re supposed to flirt with the person you ‘like’. You’re supposed to get all nervous around them. You’re supposed to only form a relationship with one person or else you’re considered weird and even perverted. Flirting seems like a ritual, nervousness seems like a prison - why can we not do away with the expectations and simply do what feels comfortable to us individually? I have learned about the term relationship anarchy, which means doing away with and rebelling against all of these expectations. The expectation of monogamy, of ritualistic performances, of a certain type of romance, of what actions are deemed romantic or sexual, of having to have a romantic and/or sexual relationship, etc. I find that relationship anarchy is a very appealing concept. People should have whatever relationships or lack thereof that they wish. Queerplatonic relationships should be normalized. Loveless aromanticism should be understood and not demonized. Polyamorous people should not be alienated. In short, these societal expectations that we’ve established have no purpose beyond defining what a “real relationship” is, and by ensuring that romantically loving one other person is what “makes us human” and deems us “normal” in society. Platonic and familial love should not be put below romantic love, yet we’ve created a hierarchy. Me platonically loving my true friends should not be “less than” me romantically loving my boyfriend. And people who just don’t want any sort of relationships or attachments to other people should be respected, because they are not negatively affecting anyone in any way. Except by hurting the feelings of bigots, and I’d pay anyone to do that any day if I had the money.

Though I love my friends and my boyfriend in different ways, I realize that I have extremely similar criteria for a friend versus a partner. Beyond my general confusion regarding romance as a concept, this is another thing that has led me to believe I am arospec. It’s always been very difficult for me to imagine romantically loving someone who I couldn’t consider a friend - how, then, would my relationship even work? One thing about society’s ideas of romance that I do resonate with is the fact that your partner should be your best friend. [For me personally. I’m not just making a general claim.] It’s hard to see myself dating someone who I hadn’t known before, who I hadn’t befriended, who I hadn’t considered a best friend because we knew each other and had come to form an actual bond. I would be happy spending my life with someone who I considered both a best friend and a romantic partner. I don’t think this is something that is of absolute necessity to me - I could see myself without a romantic partner, which is another major reason I’m beginning to consider myself arospec [maybe greyromantic or demiromantic.] And of course, I have conflated romantic and platonic attraction in the past; upon reflection, I think I’ve only experienced genuine romantic attraction once, which of course also prompts me towards arospec.

Many resources - tumblr accounts dedicated to aspec experiences and questions, online stories, even just bare definitions of terms I didn’t know - have been extremely helpful in not only my understanding of myself, but also of the variety of experiences that lie with others. There is a beautiful array of diversity out there in the ways people think and feel, and it feels as if I have discovered a gold mine. [Hehe - do we place value on gold in the same way we place value on romance?] Simply learning about the multitudes of people out there with so many different experiences has been wonderful.

Upon reflection, I’ve also begun to wonder if I am acespec. Society is at it again - placing inherent value in certain concepts, associating expectations between categories. Specifically, the categories of romance and sexual attraction. In most movies with romantic subplots - which is a shit ton - sex seems to always be attached to the development of a romantic relationship. Here’s the thing - most people don’t think about the Split Attraction Model (SAM), which separates romantic and sexual attraction. It’s either you’re attracted to someone, or you aren’t. But for those who do use the SAM for whatever reason, romantic and sexual attraction are separate terms [though they can of course be intertwined.] I find it strange that romance sort of necessarily leads to sex - why? You don’t need sex to have a healthy relationship - but of course, many people want it and so it happens. And because sexual attraction is often tied to peoples’ romantic partners, sex is just associated with romance. [And also apparently sexual attraction can happen towards random people, which I didn’t know lmao.] The SAM is useful for many [not necessarily all] aspecs, as it creates this differentiation between wanting to date someone and wanting to, well, do the do with them. Through investigating common terms used by aspec people, I also find the terms aesthetic and sensual attraction useful, because I believe I have conflated aesthetic and sensual attraction with sexual attraction. [Also, in the past, for some reason I didn’t really know that sexual orientation referred to people that you literally wanted to have sex with. I thought it was just the people that you ‘liked’.] These specific terms have been quite useful to me personally, as I’ve realized that I really can tell the difference between the types of attraction that I experience. The issue is, I’m just not sure about my sexual attraction - have I actually experienced it, and if so, in what ways? It does get frustrating to question so much, but it’s an interesting exploration all the same.

Am I actually acespec? Maybe not. But even if I’m not, I’ve still learned a lot about acespec people, and again it’s wonderful to read about how many different experiences exist in this world. Looking back on my past has been interesting. Thinking about my present and my future is intriguing. Wondering what I am and where I’ll go is a mixed bag of emotions, but it’s here and I’m stuck with it. I think I’m probably arospec, and that discovery is honestly relieving. It feels like a weight lifted. It clicks into place. I’m just going to keep living and figuring out what the hell my sexual orientation is, and I’ll vibe with it, I guess. The general, whole, main point is: learning about these communities is an enlightening experience, and it has perhaps reshaped part of my view of society. And also, I write too much.

If you read this whole thing, I commend you for making it through my massive overshare. I hope you gained something from it, whether that be entertainment or knowledge or simple resonance with an idea.

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whatamidoingwithmylifeman · 3 years

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MK 11 Nozomi vs Canon intro fight dialogues part 1

Hey o, finally got part one of the Nozomi intro fight dialogues done. Same rules for the replaced guest character apply like the first time.

tw/cw: small implications of abuse and trauma

@yuvononik

enjoy below the cut

Barka vs Nozomi

Baraka: You took Shariah away!

Nozomi: She was left for dead! I saved her!

Baraka: Why should I trust what Quan Chi’s spawn says?

Baraka: You are not welcome here in Outworld, Nozomi

Nozomi: I think your Kahn would beg to differ.

Baraka: Kitana doesn’t speak for Tarkata!

Baraka: I know your dirty tricks, Goddess

Nozomi: Comparing me to that bastard necromancer isn’t a reliable source of information.

Baraka: Your personality and eyes are the near image of him!

Cassie vs Nozomi

Cassie: You don’t dress too fancy for a Goddess

Nozomi: Why should I? I’m only a Demi Goddess

Cassie: Stop the presses. We have a humble God.

Cassie: Wait so you’re like Kronika’s granddaughter?

Nozomi: She must not know I exist!

Cassie: Don’t you think it’s a little too late for that?

Cassie: You’re with the good guys, right?

Nozomi: As long as the “good guys” don’t hurt my children, then yes.

Cassie: Give me names, and I’ll make it an official SF order to bring no harm to them.

Cetrion vs Nozomi

Cetrion: My sweet niece, have you come back?

Nozomi: To try and close void again

Cetrion: Ah. So you aren’t going to stay

Cetrion: What does your mother say of your proposal?

Nozomi: As long as Rain makes me happy, then she’s fine with it.

Cetrion: Well if she’s fine with it..

Cetrion: The One Being calls to you.

Nozomi: Oh no! Not again!

Cetrion: Again? What do you mean again?

D’vorah vs Nozomi

D’vorah: The lost world’s demi-goddess

Nozomi: Not really lost if I never intended for it to be found

D’vorah: Kronika will merge it with this one in the new timeline.

D’vorah: Why refuse Kronika’s offer?

Nozomi: Kind of hard to accept someone's offer when you're being held prisoner in a cave

D’vorah: You should not blame Kronika for the One Being's rashness.

D’vorah: This one does not fear you.

Nozomi: Good for you? Look I really don’t care.

D’vorah: Not the reaction this one was expecting

Erron vs Nozomi

Erron: You and Rain sure are quite the match.

Nozomi: What do you mean, Black?

Erron: Two demi-gods with daddy issues.

Erron: You really ripped Kotal a new one.

Nozomi: There are two types of people I can’t stand. Argus and liars.

Erron: Give me one good reason to pray to you.

Erron: Y'all really have it in for Argus, don’t you?

Nozomi: If you don’t want to do so, then don’t.

Erron: You’re not good at this god thing are you?

Frost vs Nozomi

Frost: Since Michiko’s my mom, does that make you my platonic grandma?

Nozomi: Stardust Frost, I’m not old!

Frost: Aren’t you ageless?

Frost: What can you offer me Nozomi?

Nozomi: Love. Safety. Revenge.

Frost: I already get love and safety from mom and Reiki. But about the revenge thing.

Frost: Mom warn you about me?

Nozomi: Yeah. She said not to keep you up past 9, otherwise you get really cranky.

Frost: Very funny, grandma!

Fujin vs Nozomi

Fujin: You’re the one helping Michiko in her quest for vengeance!?

Nozomi: I am the Goddess of Revenge.

Fujin: You have another goal in mind. What is it?

Fujin: Nozomi… is there a reason you weren't there in the fight against Kronika?

Nozomi: No reason you need to worry about

Fujin: Nozomi, talk to me.

Fujin: Raiden cares a great deal about you.

Nozomi: Even after helping Michiko in her quest for vengeance?

Fujin: He understands why. He doesn’t blame you or Michiko.

Geras vs Nozomi

Geras: Nozomi, creator of the world below

Nozomi: And what of it?

Geras: Creationism was always your destiny

Geras: The One Being, The Morai, and The Reapers

Nozomi: Enough with the trying to make me remember that life!

Geras: I am sorry you had to meet him like that again.

Geras: Kronika will give you anything you wish.

Nozomi: She didn't seem to care about me when I was trapped beneath the sea of blood

Geras: Even Kronika cannot oppose the One Being

Jacqui vs Nozomi

Jacqui: Where’s your mom?

Nozomi: She said she had some family matters to attend to

Jacqui: Shouldn’t you be with her?

Jacqui: Kronika might not be finished

Nozomi: Lucky for us, I got my mom on our side

Jacqui: So is she gonna be our secret weapon?

Jacqui: Haven’t seen you since you found your dad’s decapitated body

Nozomi: Out of all the deaths I have witnessed, why did that one bother me the most?

Jacqui: I’m sure your dad’s out there somewhere.

Jade vs Nozomi

Jade: I found your mother’s temple

Nozomi: So Michiko has told me

Jade: Your mother was quite the informant

Jade: Will you help Kitana Kahn?

Nozomi: I don’t think I’m the right Goddess to ask

Jade: Then who do you suggest?

Jade: Are you really Raiden's daughter?

Nozomi: Platonically I am.

Jade: Platonically?

Jax vs Nozomi

Jax: I hear you’re related to Kronika, Shinnok, and Cetrion

Nozomi: Unfortunately, yes, and yes

Jax: Family get togethers must be a nightmare

Jax: You’re a weapon of mass destruction

Nozomi: I lose my shit once, and everyone calls me unstable

Jax: You lost your shit more than once Nozomi

Jax: I hope your union with Rain straightens him out

Nozomi: There’s no point in the union if I’m going back to my world.

Jax: Have you talked to him about this?

Johnny vs Nozomi

Johnny: I’m confused. Is Quan Chi or Rai-dude your dad?

Nozomi: Biologically or?

Johnny: With as protective as Raiden is of you, I'm going to assume it's Raiden.

Johnny: Earthrealm’s savior has arrived!

Nozomi: Oh, what a pleasure it is to meet the famed Johnny Cage.

Johnny: Finally! Some recognition.

Johnny: You control lighting!?

Nozomi: ehh, sort of.

Johnny: Are you sure you aren’t Raiden’s daughter biologically?

Kabal vs Nozomi

Kabal: Nozomi? What kind of name is that?

Nozomi: It means hope.

Kabal: That all? Could’ve sworn it meant more

Kabal: What deal did Kristy make with you?

Nozomi: Who said she made one with me?

Kabal: Bullshit! Kristy wouldn’t lie to me!

Kabal: You can bring people back from the dead?

Nozomi: Yes. Why?

Kabal: Do you make em revenants like your dad?

Kano vs Nozomi

Kano: Heard you were the Devil of Deals.

Nozomi: And Debts! Name your price.

Kano: Now we’re talking!

Kano: Well color me gobsmacked. You and Rain?

Nozomi: What of it?

Kano: Kind of thought it’d be you and that old sorcerer

Kano: What are you here for sheila?

Nozomi: Has nobody ever taught you not to cross a devil?

Kano: Guess yer about to teach me that lesson?

Kitana vs Nozomi

Kitana: If it wasn’t for you.. Mother would still be..

Nozomi: A corrupt, money grubbing, backstabber that lies through her teeth?

Kitana: Thank you so much for your help Nozomi.

Kitana: My revenant and Liu’s is really attached to you huh?

Nozomi: I blame my dad.

Kitana: Well that, and Liu Kang himself thinks of you as his sister.

Kitana: Are you leaving soon?

Nozomi: Once the portal’s fixed.

Kitana: Liu Kang and I will miss you

Kollector vs Nozomi

Kollector: Are you also a collector, Nozomi?

Nozomi: Yeah. Of debts.

Kollector: You and I would make great business partners

Kollector: What is Shariah’s status?

Nozomi: Her wounds are healing tremendously. Nyx is keeping her company.

Kollector: If that Saurian tries anything with her..

Kollector: How is it Mileena, Tanaya, Skarlet, Nyx, and Phantos get to see Shariah, but I can’t?

Nozomi: She requested them. And I know they wouldn’t try to take anything from my world.

Kollector: So she’s still mad at me?

Kotal Kahn vs Nozomi

Kotal Kahn: So you're the Nozomi Raiden has bragged on so much.

Nozomi: Leave it up to dad to be the embarrassing one.

Kotal Kahn: Dad? I did not know Raiden had a daughter.

Kotal Kahn: Is Shariah doing alright?

Nozomi: Didn't think you'd care.

Kotal Kahn: She helped Jade free me.

Kotal Kahn: Do you also practice the dark arts?

Nozomi: I practice all sorts of magic. Wanna see a card trick?

Kotal Kahn: Your character slips my mind day by day.

Kung Lao vs Nozomi

Kung Lao: My hat tricks, your card magic.

Nozomi: Together we’d make great great entertainment for a kid’s birthday party.

Kung Lao: Or anybody’s in general!

Kung Lao: You dated Shang Tsung?

Nozomi: Yes?

Kung Lao: Hate to break it to you Nozomi, but Rain’s not an upgrade.

Kung Lao: Are you going to leave once the void is sealed?

Nozomi: It’s what I intended to do from the start

Kung Lao: You’re the best sister ever. Please don’t go.

Liu Kang vs Nozomi

Liu Kang: Madam Nozomi.

Nozomi: Liu, you know you can just call me Nozomi

Liu Kang: Well I haven’t seen you in so long, I feared you’d think me a stranger

Liu Kang: You have poor taste in partners.

Nozomi: Oh? What are you, some expert?

Liu Kang: You met Kitana. I rest my case.

Liu Kang: Are you really going to leave us once the void is sealed?

Nozomi: That was my plan from the start, Liu Kang.

Liu Kang: You’re my favorite sister. Please don’t leave.

Mileena vs Nozomi

Mileena: How’s Shariah doing?

Nozomi: You and Tanya just saw her!

Mileena: That was an hour ago! I need a new update now!

Mileena: I’m glad it is you who Rain will wed.

Nozomi: Why?

Mileena: You make him the happiest!

Mileena: Tell me, does my sister actually like me?

Nozomi: She worries for you and Tanya everyday

Mileena: You mean it?

Nightwolf vs Nozomi

Nightwolf: Why do you hate that spot in the Netherrealm anyway?

Nozomi: Something bad happened there.

Nightwolf: Great Spirit Nozomi, are you alright?

Nightwolf: You’ve met the Great Spirit before.

Nozomi: No, she's met the Great Spirit

Nightwolf: You are her Nozomi.

Nightwolf: Raiden spoke a great deal of you.

Nozomi: Oh? Enlighten me?

Nightwolf: Like a father bragging about his daughter.

Noob Saibot vs Nozomi

Noob Saibot: Quan Chi spoke a great deal of you, daughter of Fuyuka.

Nozomi: I doubt it.

Noob Saibot: He’d sang your praises to everyone in the Netherrealm.

Noob Saibot: Tell me why Michiko hates me.

Nozomi: I don’t think she hates you, Bi Han.

Noob Saibot: I have seen that rage in her eyes before. There is no mistaking it

Noob Saibot: As Quan Chi’s daughter, you will take over the Brotherhood of Shadow.

Nozomi: Shouldn’t that technically go to Melantha instead of me?

Noob Saibot: Shinnok’s daughter has chosen to stay in Orderrealm.

Raiden vs Nozomi

Raiden: Out of all the gods, you led Michiko against Flamus and I?

Nozomi: You and Flamus need to atone for what you did to the Karasugawas!

Raiden: I cannot blame your anger or hers.

Raiden: I hope Rain will be a good husband to you.

Nozomi: He was my best friend and greatest boyfriend.

Raiden: Should he hurt you, lighting will strike more than twice.

Raiden: Are you going to leave?

Nozomi: Once the void gets closed again.

Raiden: You know there are a lot of people here that will miss you Nozomi.

Rain vs Nozomi

Rain: Nozomi are you really going back to the world below?

Nozomi: You can come with me Rain!

Rain: But wouldn’t it be better here?

Rain: Is it true you do not have followers my cosmic queen?

Nozomi: I have no need or want for them, love.

Rain: All the realms should worship you and your generous beauty.

Rain: I don’t feel comfortable with you going to Orderrealm alone

Nozomi: I’m just visiting my cousin Rain.

Rain: Melantha isn’t the problem. It’s Hotaru

Scorpion vs Nozomi

Scorpion: So you’re the reason for Michiko’s wrath against the gods!!

Nozomi: I am the Goddess of Revenge! Why does everyone forget that?

Scorpion: Because that is not the impression you give Goddess.

Scorpion: Tell me, why does Michiko hate me?

Nozomi: She’s just afraid Reiki would leave her for you.

Scorpion: Reiki leaving a wonderful woman like Michiko? That’s impossible.

Scorpion: I am sorry for acting so hastily back then.

Nozomi: Because of you, we almost didn’t find Charu!

Scorpion: Hurting anyone else was never my intention.

Shang Tsung vs Nozomi

Shang Tsung: We’ve danced this dance a thousand times.

Nozomi: And yet you still miss the steps.

Shang Tsung: Forgive me, I’m still learning.

Shang Tsung: You and the Edinan demigod?

Nozomi: Rain was my friend for as long as you were.

Shang Tsung: Should we hurt you, his soul will be mine.

Shang Tsung: I’ll miss you when you leave.

Nozomi: You’re usually not this direct Shang.

Shang Tsung: I have no need to be elusive with you.

Shao Kahn vs Nozomi

Shao Kahn: That sword will be mine!

Nozomi: I’d like to see you try and take it!

Shao Kahn: I’ll enjoy cutting you up with it when I do.

Shao Kahn: You took Sindel away!

Nozomi: She never loved you in the first place.

Shao Kahn: You’ll pay with your life!

Shao Kahn: It’s a shame your mother isn’t here

Nozomi: Mother doesn’t need to waste her time with you.

Shao Kahn: A shame she won’t get to see her precious daughter die!

Sheeva vs Nozomi

Sheeva: Thanks to you Sindel is reunited with her daughters.

Nozomi: I know what it’s like to live so long without a mother.

Sheeva: I hope you and your mother get a chance to catch up.

Sheeva: How is Shariah doing?

Nozomi: Her wounds are healing tremendously!

Sheeva: That is good to hear.

Sheeva: So you are also a devil?

Nozomi: Of deals and debts.

Sheeva: How many are in your debt?

Sindel vs Nozomi

Sindel: I thank you for waking me from my corruption

Nozomi: It wasn’t an easy task.

Sindel: I imagine it was not

Sindel: If you are to wed an Edinan then it would be wise to do so in Edenia.

Nozomi: Queen Sindel, I’m not staying long

Sindel: Please stay in this world with all of us Nozomi.

Sindel: How is she?

Nozomi: Shariah is healing pretty quickly.

Sindel: Shao Kahn will pay for this.

Skarlet vs Nozomi

Skarlet: So you’re the famous blood-bender?

Nozomi: You’re the Skarlet Michiko has mentioned?

Skarlet: How have we not befriended each other already?

Skarlet: My sister, how is she?

Nozomi: Shariah is healing well.

Skarlet: I shall visit her soon.

Skarlet: If Reiko bothers you again, I’ll deal with him

Nozomi: I might have to take you up on that offer

Skarlet: I’ll bloodbend him til he breaks in two.

Sonya vs Nozomi

Sonya: Did you honestly make a deal with Kano?

Nozomi: Heard he was a crosser. Thought I’d teach him a lesson

Sonya: You are some sadist.

Sonya: What’s Kronika’s deal with you?

Nozomi: She thinks being nice to me will make up for what her husband did.

Sonya: I didn't know she was married.

Sonya: From the way Raiden spoke about you, he seemed really proud.

Nozomi: So I’ve been told.

Sonya: You should stick around, for his sake.

Sub-Zero vs Nozomi

Sub-Zero: So you are the one who saved Michiko all those years ago?

Nozomi: She was so scared when I found her.

Sub-Zero: Did she ever tell you why?

Sub-Zero: Is Michiko going back with you?

Nozomi: That is for her to decide

Sub-Zero: So that is a no?

Sub-Zero: You control all the elements?

Nozomi: Their khaotic forms.

Sub-Zero: What are you Nozomi?

Shinnok vs Nozomi

Shinnok: My dearest niece, it’s good to see you again

Nozomi: I’m only here to seal up the void Shinnok

Shinnok: Won’t you stay?

Shinnok: So you’re marrying Rain?

Nozomi: Yup.

Shinnok: He will know death should he bring you harm.

Shinnok: Nozomi, your father has told me this isn't the first time you have been held captive in my realm

Nozomi: I don't want to talk about the first time.

Shinnok: Nozomi. Who else hurt you?

Quan Chi vs Nozomi

Quan Chi: Starlight. You and your mother’s return fills me with such joy.

Nozomi: Didn’t think you really cared.

Quan Chi: When you left, I nearly died again.

Quan Chi: My daughter, are you not happy to see me?

Nozomi: Your return could mean Isaac’s return!

Quan Chi: Nozomi, what did he do to you?

Quan Chi: If Rain hurts you, I will see to it he is tortured beyond death.

Nozomi: You’re actually accepting of the engagement?

Quan Chi: I trust your judgement.

Hotaru vs Nozomi

Hotaru: Madam Nozomi.

Nozomi: General Hotaru.

Hotaru: Here to see Lady Melantha I presume?

Hotaru: Nozomi, I love Melantha. I’m not going to hurt her.

Nozomi: One mark on her, and your soul won’t live another life.

Hotaru: You have my word.

Hotaru: Melantha wept when she heard you were going to leave.

Nozomi: I have no reason to stay.

Hotaru: Leave, and I will hunt you down and kill you for making my beloved Venus cry.

Reiko vs Nozomi

Reiko: If it isn’t the gorgeous blood bender.

Nozomi: An engaged blood bender, Reiko.

Reiko: Not for long.

Reiko: Honestly, why settle for that demigod?

Nozomi: Cause he isn’t a scheming little shit!

Reiko: That tongue is sharp. I like it.

Reiko: May I have this dance?

Nozomi: You can have a seat.

Reiko: Only if you take one on my lap.

Meat vs Nozomi

Meat: Is Shariah here?

Nozomi: Yes she’s healing- son is that you?

Meat: I want to see her. Then we’ll talk.

Meat: Are you mad at me for leaving?

Nozomi: I just want to hold you again.

Meat: Your hugs were my favorite.

Meat: No flesh please. I don’t want any.

Nozomi: Anything, just please don’t leave again.

Meat: Then you stay too.

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trensu · 4 years

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Episode 12: The One where Everyone Goes to Evil Summer School and Has a Bad Time

And we’re off to a bad start bc we’re at Evil Summer School and WC is monologuing like the world’s shittiest villain

His flunkies take everyone’s swords and wwx whispers “lan zhan” after watching lwj hand over his sword (LIKE, THE ONE THING HE HAS LEFT OF HIS HOME *SOBS*)

Lwj ignores him tho

And then keeps ignoring him

Be easy on him, folks, he’s overcoming some trauma

We get more useless wc monologuing

But we’ll ignore him and focus instead on how wwx keeps throwing worried little glances at lwj

(hey remember how last episode i told you all about lwj’s capture and subsequent injury even tho it wasn’t wangxian moment?? IT PAYS OFF IN THIS EPISODE WITH MULTIPLE WANGXIAN MOMENTS)

(also, just fyi at this point wwx still doesn’t know what all went down at the cloud recesses or that lwj is injured; i mean yeah, wc bragged to him about it but what, we’re gonna take him at his word? Heck no)

Wc assigns the class homework - Memorizing Wen Clan Rules

So we see wwx being all studious

He and jc are dragging the wen clan for their hypocrisy and then wwx has an Epiphany

Wwx: hey, the Wen clan is so petty, they wouldn’t have just settled for LWJ attending Evil Summer School; they would’ve taken way more hostages I mean disciples!! SOMETHING BAD MUST’VE HAPPENED

And he leaps up with every intention of tracking down LWJ but some wen flunkies are guarding the door so that ends up being a no-go

But wwx is not deterred! No sir, he is coming up with a plan to finally get LWJ’s attention

We’re back in class at Evil Summer School and wc is all i’m gonna pick ppl to recite the rules bc i’m a douchebag

And ofc he picks lwj, wwx, and jzx

Lwj: Can’t do it. Not today.

Jzx: Yeah, no, that’s Beneath me

Wwx: oh oh pick me!! I can do it!! *raises hand excitedly*

Omg wwx he already picked you, you don’t have to do that

Wc: okay, but if you get it wrong I will Punish you bc i’m an asshole that way

Cue wwx’s Classic Look of Disgust (guys, guys, i just love this expression on his face SO MUCH, i couldn’t even tell you why)

But that look quickly morphs into his Signature Mischievous Grin

Which he aims at lwj, so ofc it looks SUPER FLIRTY ahhhhh

Lwj continues to ignore him

AGAIN I ASK, how the HELL does he keep doing that??! If i had wwx smile like that at me, he’d have my FULL UNDIVIDED ATTENTION FOREVER

Okay, here’s where a good moment becomes a GREAT moment

Wwx goes up all cocky and starts THEATRICALLY doing STRETCHES even tho all he’s doing is RECITING LINES, OMG, WWX

Wc: GET ON WITH IT

Wwx: right, right, i got this. Okay, listen carefully~!

Wwx: *STARTS RECITING LAN CLAN RULES*

THAT’S MY BOY!!! LOOK AT MY BOY GO! HOLY SHIT, THE AUDACITY. WHAT A BI-CON, I LOVE IT!!

Now lwj FINALLY looks at him!!

And it only took 14min and wwx reciting his clan’s rules to FINALLY GET A REACTION

Wc: HOW DARE YOU RECITE LAN CLAN RULES IN QISHAN

Wwx: oh dear, oh gosh, how foolish of me! I am SO sorry i got them all mixed up!!

And then he literally pats himself on the back with a pleased little smirk

And that’s how jzx, lwj, and wwx end up in Evil Detention carrying manure to the vegetable fields

Lwj is just pouring the manure out of the buckets

Wwx: lan zhan, you want me to find you a scooper?

Lwj: *ignores him*

Jzx: *unwillingly bears witness to this and rolls his eyes*

(don’t even, jzx, you het disaster)

Wwx: hey lan zhan, how come your clan has a silencing spell but not a spell that blocks out gross smells?

Lwj: *picks up empty buckets and leaves, CONTINUING TO IGNORE WWX FOR SOME INEXPLICABLE REASON*

Here wwx just sloppily dumps out his buckets and chases after him

As they walk over to wherever they need to go to refill their buckets, wwx starts asking lwj Plot Questions and generally worrying about him

Which could’ve become a sweet moment

Except that wc shows up to ruin the moment with his, you know, general existence

So obviously wwx has to go and insult wc to his face, right? HE WAS TRYING TO HAVE QUALITY TIME WITH HIS SOULMATE, GODDAMNIT

Wc tries to whip wwx but wwx catches it like a BADASS and is all “don’t try me”

But then wc gets his flunkies to tie up wwx!! (i’m telling you guys, this clan really seems to have a thing for tying/chaining people up)

Lwj sees that his soulmate is defenseless and is like, can’t have that happening and goes to defend him!!

Ugghhh but that ASSHOLE WEN CHAO GOES AND HITS LWJ ON HIS INJURED LEG WHICH SENDS LWJ TUMBLING INTO THE GROUND

Wwx: HEY, leave him alone! I was the one insulting you!!

DO YOU SEE THAT GUYS?? THEY ALWAYS DEFEND EACH OTHER!!

And actually this starts up a general pattern for them: lwj always defends wwx physically and wwx always defends lwj verbally

IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL. THEY COVER EACH OTHER’S WEAK SPOTS WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT!!

(lwj isn’t all that good with words as you know, and wwx has this talent of making everyone around him want to punch him in the face, his beautiful beautiful face)

Wc goes to whip wwx again, but LWJ gets up on his feet in an instant (even with the leg wound!!) and catches the whip ONE-HANDED AND YANKS IT OUT OF WC’S GRASP

LIKE, DON’T FUCKING TOUCH MY SOULMATE YOU SLIMY BASTARD

Obvs he didn’t say that, but you can see it in his eyes that that’s exactly what he was thinking, word-for-word. Trust me on this.

The wen flunkies release wwx who drops to the ground and lwj immediately grabs him by the arm

He doesn’t try to lift him up and he’s not actually holding him up

So why the arm-grabbing?

I’LL TELL YOU WHY

BC HE WANTS TO BE NEAR WWX, THAT’S WHY

And let me remind you that this is the same lwj who’s all “i don’t touch people” back in episode 5: the One with Angry bb!LWJ

Yeah, that rule doesn’t apply to wwx anymore BC SOULMATES

Although in all fairness, who wouldn’t grab onto wwx given half a chance?

Okay now wc monologues some more

Wwx: wc, stop babbling

(omg wwx, stop baiting him)

Wc: TAKE HIM TO THE DUNGEON

Lwj: *BOLTS UPRIGHT ON HIS INJURED LEG AND BLOCKS THEIR WAY*

Srsly, injured leg!! And it doesn’t even slow him down when it comes to protecting wwx!! And he stretches out his arm so his pretty white sleeves mostly cover wwx from view

Wc: don’t worry, the dungeon’s big enough for two (wc you slimy bastard, you’re ruining everyone’s sex dungeon fantasies)

Wwx: *pushes away lwj’s arm* nah, just take me. The dungeon’s bound to be cooler than being out on these sunny fields anyway lol

And now we have this terrible moment where we see wwx be well and truly terrified for the first time in the show

He’s thrown into the dungeon WHILE CHAINED UP and there’s this HUGE MUTANT DOG MONSTER

Poor wwx visibly pales and breaks out into a cold sweat while wen chao mocks him (I HATE HIM SO MUCH)

Okay, i’d like to take a moment here to fully acknowledge that this dog monster thing is, like, really horrible effects-wise. We all know this. But we’re gonna pretend for sake of the Emotional Trauma it causes our darling wwx that it’s actually a big scary thing, okay?

Anyway

WEN NING TO THE RESCUE - knocks out the dog with strategically placed needles and provides wwx Medicine Pouch and Medicine Bottle

he’s like, i stole medicine for you bc we’re bffs and i’d die for you (which he does eventually lololol I’M SORRY THAT WAS AWFUL)

I’m sure you’re all hey trensu, this isn’t a wangxian moment you said this was a wangxian guide, what the heck

BUT IT IS A WANGXIAN MOMENT and also it sets us up for ANOTHER wangxian moment later on in the show!

It’s a wangxian moment now bc wen ning provides the info wwx has been trying to get this whole time, aka what the heck is up with lwj and the cloud recesses?

Wwx looks utterly DEVASTATED when wn tells him lwj’s home was burned

And when he tells wwx about the wens breaking lwj’s leg?

FUCKING FURIOUS

HE’S SO ANGRY THAT THEY HURT HIS LAN ZHAN

HE PUNCHES THE STONE FLOOR OF HIS CELL WITH AN ALREADY BLOODIED UP HAND

THAT’S HOW ANGRY HE IS

See? Totally a wangxian moment

Oh, and then we see him take like, only one (1) medicine piece from Medicine Bottle and then slips the it and the Medicine Pouch into his robes

Wwx: i’ll save this for lan zhan

I’LL SAVE THIS FOR LAN ZHAN, HE SAYS

HE’S INJURED AND CHAINED UP AND HE’S SAVING THE MAJORITY OF THE MEDICINE FOR LAN ZHAN

BC HE LOVES HIM

AHHHHHH

Okay now we’re back in class (and wtf, wwx has to attend class even after all that??)

Wwx is still looking all wrung-out and bloodied

We see lwj look at wwx all concerned!

Plot stuff happens

More plot stuff

Now we get set up for our last wangxian moment of the episode!!

Wen Flunkie: hey boss, there’s this monster in this mountain that probably someone should get rid off

Wc: oh cool, good thing i’ve got all these hostages i mean cannon fodder I MEAN visiting disciples with me. Let’s do it!

TIME FOR A FIELD TRIP (OF EVIL)!!!

Wen chao is on a horse with his girlfriend while everyone else is walking bc wc is the WORST PERSON

Then oh no, lwj is visibly limping as they go on!!

And wwx looks over and sees lwj limping

~THEIR SONG~ STARTS GENTLY PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND AHH AHHHHH

IDK IF YOU GUYS NOTICED YET BUT THAT’S OUR CUE THAT SOME GOOD WANGXIANTICS IS COMING UP

Wwx does not hesitate even a minute to go help him!! BC THAT’S WHAT SOULMATES DO

But JC ofc holds him back (what the heck jc), and he’s all leave him alone, you’ve helped him enough already

And wwx is like, HE JUST LOST HIS HOME, JC!! AND HIS LEG IS BROKEN. WHAT IF HE LOSES HIS LEG??

JC: it’s not like he’ll let you close enough to carry him anyway!!

Wwx: well that’s his choice BUT I STILL GOTTA OFFER BC I LOVE HIM, HE NEEDS TO KNOW IT’S AN OPTION!!

JC: we can’t stick our noses in his business!

Wwx: well SOMEBODY has to help him!!

And he flounces off to go to lwj

Wwx: lan zhan, how’s your leg?

Lwj: it’s fine

He says, y’know, like a liar.

Wwx: hey, we’re friends, you can be honest with me!! Are you sure your leg is okay??

Lwj: it’s fine

GOD DAMN IT LWJ, HE’S TRYING TO HELP YOU

Wwx: don’t pretend it’s fine all the time!! I can carry you~!

OMG HE SAYS THIS WITH THE SWEETEST, MOST SINCERE SMILE, GUYS

HE WANTS TO HELP LWJ SO BAD

HE WANTS LWJ TO LET HIM CLOSE!!

BECAUSE HE LOVES HIM, AHHHHH

And with that sweet, sincere smile, the episode ends

On a high note!!

Lovely, lovely, it was lovely, i want to stare at that smile forever

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bookswithelli · 4 years

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a darker shade of magic: review

synopsis:

Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black.

Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see.

Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand.

After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure.

Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive.

review under the cut!

stars: ★★★★☆

First of all, although I rated this book 4 stars, there were some issues with it (mainly involving representation and characterization). I rated it 4 stars because I enjoyed reading it despite its issues, but I recognize that the mediocre representation may turn others away from this book.

characters & representation

Before I begin this section of the review, I would like to say that I am not visually impaired and therefore do not have any authority on that subject. My comments on the treatment of Lila's missing eye are merely based on my own observations and what I have heard from visually impaired people on the topic.

Lila:

A cross-dressing thief and aspiring pirate with a penchant for knives, Lila Bard brings to mind the likes of Inej Ghafa from Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows and Elizabeth Swann from Pirates of the Caribbean. There were times when I really liked Lila; she can be sassy and morally questionable which is always interesting to see when well done. However, her character had a few issues that I wanted to address.

“Delilah Bard looked like a king. No...she looked like a conqueror.” pg. 289

When will fantasy authors stop romanticising conquerors and colonization?! This may be a smaller issue since aside from White London (which is villainized) there is no mention of it in the overarching plot, but this line just really bothered me. It makes me think that V.E. Schwab is a fan of adult and YA fantasy authors like Sarah J. Maas and others who write their main characters to be colonizers and romanticize it in the process. I don’t think this line was necessary at all, and I wish the second sentence had been removed or modified to something a little less problematic (e.g. she looked like a pirate/captain/etc.)

"How did you lose it...your eye?" -Master Tieren, pg. 327

It is revealed near the end of the book that Lila has been missing an eye for as long as she can remember, and she wears a glass eye as a replacement. This is all well and good, but the consequences of her impaired vision are never explored. The only reason the reader knows that Lila is missing an eye is because the author tells them. The narrative never discusses how Lila's lack of an eye affects her day to day life, and it's only brought into the story when it is needed for the plot.

It’s also worth mentioning that Lila is the only female character with a large role in this book, and no matter how “feminist” her character is, there’s not a lot of women in this book that are portrayed positively and with depth.

Rhy:

I actually really liked Rhy and I loved his relationship with Kell. I love sibling love in books and we so rarely get positive sibling relationships, so this was nice to see! It’s also really important to have queer people of color in books. However, I don’t think Rhy’s character is good bi/pan representation (I will refer to him as bi in this review for the sake of brevity, but it’s worth mentioning that neither term is mentioned so Rhy could canonically identify as either).

“He would flirt with a nicely upholstered chair, and he never takes anything seriously.” -Kell, pg. 254

As a queer girl who has identified as bisexual in the past and may in the future, this is bad bi rep 101. Schwab is perpetuating the stereotype of the “promiscuous bi”, or one who flirts and/or sleeps with everyone and everything. This is not a bad characteristic in itself, but it is harmful bi rep because that is the way every bi character is portrayed in media. It reinforces the idea that bisexual people in real life are all like this, and it also reinforces biphobes’ points of view when they say that bisexual people are more likely to cheat because they sleep with more people. This is pretty much the most common stereotype of a bisexual person, so while I doubt that Schwab intended to be harmful in her portrayal of Rhy, it shows that she did not do much research on LGBT+ rep when writing her characters. I do know that some bi people were not bothered by this; however, I believe that writers should stay away from stereotypes, especially when writing characters that are marginalized. Even though promiscuity is not an inherently bad trait, it is harmful when applied to bisexual people because it reinforces real peoples’ beliefs and affects real life bisexuals. This is especially important here because Rhy is the only narrative-confirmed LGBT+ character in the first book. It's not the worst representation I've seen, since Rhy does have a personality outside his flirtatiousness and promiscuity (in fact, it's confirmed that this is a coping mechanism for him) but it's certainly not the best, and I'm just tired of seeing bisexual people represented this way in fiction.

Kell:

I know a lot of people who didn’t like Kell very much, and that is understandable. However, I found him really compelling. It’s refreshing to see a male lead in this genre who’s not jacked and a brooding asshole whose only redeeming quality is his dick size. He’s definitely moody, but not to the point where he becomes an abusive alpha male type guy (yes, I am aware that this is a very low bar). I genuinely enjoyed his character because he’s flawed. He’s stubborn and moody but he’s incredibly caring and he genuinely wants to help people. He feels alienated from his family so he rebels and gets himself in trouble. His character is written well because he’s not perfect by any means, but he’s still likeable and you still root for him.

Holland:

Holland is what every YA love interest wishes they were. Honestly. He’s given no excuses for his actions, and yet he is still sympathetic. You understand that he is under the control of Astrid and Athos, but you also understand that all he has done for years is carry out their orders, and that changes a person. His story is heartbreaking, but that doesn’t change what he has done. He knows it, Kell knows it, Lila knows it, the reader knows it. Honestly, if he were in a YA fantasy romance, I bet Holland would be the love interest; his female “mate” would change him for the better, and he would never face the consequences of his actions. That makes his arc in this story all the more enjoyable. Holland is one of my favorite characters of all time, and not because he’s a perfect “book boyfriend” or whatever, but because his story and character are genuinely interesting and executed well.

worldbuilding

I loved the worldbuilding in this book. There was a bit of an info-dump in the beginning, but I’m willing to look past that because the world was so engaging and interesting that I forgot about the dense first chapter once I got past it. Each London has a distinct feel, and they are all almost tangible. The descriptions of each made me feel like I was in the Londons along with Kell and Lila. It seems like the system would be complicated, but Lila sums it up well:

“There’s Dull London, Kell London, Creepy London, and Dead London.” -pg. 198

After the initial info-dump, Schwab weaves information about the magic system seamlessly through the book, leaving enough mystery for the reader to wonder at what might happen in the next books, but never leaving out so much that the reader is confused. I really appreciated the rules that existed around magic. It’s draining, and Antari magic requires blood, which means there is a limit to how much you can perform at once. Magic is seen to affect the world beyond the characters and their main conflict, which I was very happy about as well. There are too many fantasy novels where the magic system has no rules and only exists to further the plot, but in this world you can see it everywhere. The politics of Red London and White London are affected by magic, even where it is not necessarily relevant to the plot. You can see small amounts of magic being performed in the streets of Red London: spells to protect from thieves, etc. Magic is normal for the people in Red London, and it is treated as such in the text.

pacing & plot

This book flew along. I’ve read it multiple times now, and every time, I can’t stop until I finish. And then I want to move along to the next book immediately. It manages to keep up a great pace and still build up to an exciting climax. Schwab’s lyrical writing is not flowery, but it draws the reader in and carries them along the story effortlessly. It’s very engaging and accessible language, which makes it a good stepping stone into adult fantasy (especially if you’re coming from YA).

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The representation that it gets praised so highly for is disappointing, but aside from that I enjoyed most of the characters and the writing was beautiful. The plot and world were engaging and made me want to read the second book immediately (even though I’m on my 3rd or 4th reread). I would recommend this book for fans of YA fantasy who want to get into adult fantasy - this book is categorized as adult, but I found it a lot easier to read than other adult fantasies. For me, this book is a reminder that you can recognize the flaws in a book and still enjoy it, so remember to stay critical, even of your favorite books :)

#adsom #a darker shade of magic #kell maresh #lila bard #rhy maresh #holland vosijk #ve schwab #booklr #review

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Kombat Krew and flirting;

I cannot believe I’ve not wrote this yet. So here it is, the Kombat Kast and their flirting. It’s hefty post! Quite a few characters in here! Warnings; NSFW so it’s under the cut, 18+, mentions of Kano but it’s mostly a shitpost with some seriousness in it. GIFS do not belong to me, either found on here or google!

· Sub Zero (Kuai Liang);

Awkward as fuck. He does not have an idea what to say. He’s trying. He really is. He learnt what he knows from Bi-Han which isn’t great! He knows ice puns and that is it. Ice Puns and smiling awkwardly. It’s endearing enough for you to smile and laugh a little. That’ll do. He won’t flirt with you in public, but in private he will fucking try his hardest! Lots of odd remarks, him complimenting your fighting style, your honour etc. He doesn’t want to be as forward was Bi-Han, because it’s fucking crude and cringe worthy. So, expect some odd remarks.

· Kabal; Pre-Burnt; Teasing, living to make you laugh. He’s so suave and confident, but not overly so that it’s off putting. He wants to make you laugh, so his flirts will be fun filled. Not overly forward but isn’t afraid to talk to you first. He wants to see that smile. Will reference his speed, before remarking it doesn’t apply to all aspects of his life. Think of that whatever way you want. Post-Burn; His flirting has changed just like he has. He’s not confident anymore, he doesn’t feel suave. That once brimming confidence feeling has been replaced by malcontent for himself. But he still wants to make you laugh. He’ll meet your gaze, see you smiling, before dropping his gaze and looking back. Just to make sure you meant to do that. When he see’s no change, he’ll come over and awkwardly try and flirt. His old-self is trying to burst through, but then he represses it. It’s endearing and cute. When he hears you laugh at one of his shitty jokes, it makes him laugh and smile under the mask. He’s not laughed like that in a long time.

· Erron Black; Tips his hat, M’lady. God, I hate myself for writing that. He is extremely smooth and suave with his flirting. Some of it is cheesy, some a bit crude and some of it smooth. We’ve all seen his intros with all the ladies. Some of it makes you cringe and go no. But some of it will have you ready to take your horse to the old town road and ‘til you can't no more. Sorry I am a fucking hot-mess right now. He’s had many years to practise and is well versed in the art of flirting. He won’t boast about how many partners he has wooed, because that would be untasteful. But he demonstrates it with his skill. He can go from being sexual to a gentleman in a matter of seconds. He’ll bring you flowers, call you cute pet names and make you feel fucking divine.

· Scorpion (Hanzo Hasashi); With his wife, things were simple and easy. Not as complicated. But nowadays everything has changed. Since when was flirting this difficult for him? Did he even really flirt back then? He’s rusty and he knows it, so he’s very thankful that you have the patience of a saint. Things come out wrong, his words get muddles and he seems awkward. But god does it sound so sweet and lovely in that voice of his. He’ll end up using actions rather than words. Placing a cherry blossom in your hair. He’ll also flirt in Japanese, if you’re not fluent in it, he will find it easier to flirt with you. Maybe because he knows you won’t understand fully and therefore there is less pressure. Either way, it’s sweet and very caring. Every flirt is like a commitment and it’s almost poetic sounding.

· Smoke; Oh shit here you go again. Smoke cannot flirt for shit either. The Lin Kuei need a lesson in flirting. Not from Bi-Han or Johnny either. He isn’t forward, and he comes across shy. His flirtatious remarks come from the books he’s read. He knows the works of fiction do not translate to reality. So, he holds back flirting. However, him reading has its perks. It’s a conversation starter. Which means if he spies you reading, occasionally smiling and making eyes at him. He’ll nut up and shut up, walk over, and start talking about the book. Usually starting with ‘I won’t spoil the ending…’ His flirting is literally him starting a conversation. He’d ask Kuai for advice, but he knows he’s worse than he is.

· Bi-Han; The complete opposite of his brother. He’s overly confident. He can come across as a little forward. If he see’s you making his eyes at him, he’s going to initiate his flirt mode. Which is not amazing. It’s cringeworthy. He picked most of his lines and moves up from movies. So, yeah, expect some shit. It makes Kuai want to cry watching him flirt. He’s more open to public flirting. He’s joint Grandmaster, who’s going to say shit to him flirting with you? No one, that’s who. He’s the type of guy to try and be smooth but it goes wrong. He once tried to lean against a wall, missed, but managed to recover him falling down. Into a rather suave push up. Cringey, but impressive and it won you over.

· Havik; (Since he is alive and just a fucking chaotic weirdo) You thought Kuai’s flirtatious remarks could be odd. Wait till you flirt with this hot-mess. Havik is really forward, not in a sexual sense, but more so in a ‘Please take all my love, if it suits you’ He’ll compliment you on WEIRD fucking things. You could beat his arse and he’s their like ‘I’ve never been more aroused in my life’ Remember, Chaosrealmers are fucking WEIRD. If you’re unorganised or clumsy, he’s going to be complimenting you on that shit. He’ll also compliment you on strange things, like your elbows, knees or teeth? You’re unsure what is going on. But that’s why it’s fun. He’ll also tilt his head to an extreme angle if you try and cover up your smile or laugh.

· Hotaru;

Prim and proper. Since that’s his way. You’d expect him not to be smooth, but he is surprisingly so. He’ll ask permission before initiating flirting, because there has to be some rules and regulations. He’s old school when it comes to flirting. Picks you up on time, brings flowers, which are perfectly arranged. He’ll have you home on time, before 10pm and all that jazz. He’ll also compliment you on your organisation, your hair (He knows good hair when he see’s it) and he’s the type of guy to place flowers in your hair whilst you’re walking.

· Raiden; What is this flirting? Does he need to consult the Elder Gods? He has no idea what the fuck is going on. And he has no idea what the fuck to do. Mortal Courting rituals are lost on him at first. He spent many a night, reading and scouring the ancient texts, and the magazines Cassie and Jacqui left at the Sky Temple. He learnt about flirting techniques and that orange is the new pink. Who fucking knew? When he discovers that flirting indicates that you are interested in someone, he will brush up on his skill (Practising on Fujin, who is fake swooning and bigging him up) before trying it on you. The lines are corny, they don’t make sense but it’s sweet he tried.

· Fujin; Windows error noise plays. He, like Raiden has no idea what the fuck is going on. Even more so than Raiden. He is inept, and the customs of Mortals are fucking lost on him. He doesn’t have the leisure of asking Johnny, though Raiden advised him never to take said advice. Instead, he like Raiden, will scour books and texts, before practising on Raiden and Liu Kang. Who just smiles and nods politely, watching as two revered gods try and learn the art of flirting. Kung Lao offers to help, boasting his prowess, but Fujin can see through that bullshit in a minute. Fujin and his flirting is more sweet than suave and smooth. He focuses on complimenting you and things he finds admirable. It’s very quiet and is uttered with surety but awkwardness. Very cute.

· Kung Lao; Kung Lao and flirting is an odd combination. He boasts about his prowess and his skills with flirting. He has the theory but little to no practise. However, saying that it does come naturally to him. He’s naturally charming, cocky and cheeky. And it pays off for him. He’s very suave and smooth when it comes to his flirting. He’s extremely confident but he can shy away a little if you’re overly forward back. Like I said, theory but no practice. He’ll have you swooning in no time. He is, after all, a very sinful monk.

· Baraka; What is this flirting? When he finds out it’s the way humans show interest in one another he sort of scoffs. No way he’s doing that. Tarkatan’s have ways to attract interest from a potential partner. He will do it that way. So, his flirting, is him trying to impress you in sparring matches, near butt ass naked with paint on him. He’ll keep glancing over at you to make sure you’re watching him perform. He doesn’t do soft and cute, Tarkatan’s have a love for battle, and that is how they impress their partners, by demonstrating their prowess in battle. He wants to prove he is worthy/suitable and impress you that way.

· Johnny Cage; When he was younger he was extremely vain, arrogant and overly-cocky. It was very much ‘Do you know who I am?’ mixed in with cheesy pick-up lines and self-centred vanity. Not the best of looks on him. However, now he’s matured up, and experienced the love hurricane that was Sonya. He is a lot calmer, less forward, but still confident and slightly cocky. He’s humorous and will make you laugh and smile. It’s what he wants to see. If he’s called Earthrealm’s clown, he’s going to live up to that reputation.

· Sonya Blade;

Sonya is a bit of a tease when it comes to flirting. She’ll be like ‘Are you flirting with me soldier?’ all serious. Before laughing and telling you she’s messing with you, upon you getting flustered. She hasn’t the time to mess about, so her flirting is very direct and indicating of her motives. If she’s into you, she will let you know about it. She’s sort of smooth but more of a tease. Always direct though and hardly ever soppy and soft.

· Cassie Cage; She’s nothing like Johnny when it comes to flirting. She’s more direct like Sonya. If she’s into you, she will let you know. Some of her stuff can be on the softer side, but she won’t be writing you any love poetry anytime soon. She has a good sense of humour and will love to share that with you. She’s into making the both of you laugh and making you feel relaxed. She doesn’t do pick-up lines. She can be sweet at times, but it’s a side of her you’ll only see in private and when you’re both really close.

· Geras; He has spent an eternity wandering the realms, enterally lonely. You want to spend the eons with him? But you cannot you are a mortal… oh, you were flirting with him? He had no idea. He’s another who’s a bit unsure of flirting. It’s a Mortal Custom, one he isn’t well versed in. What he does know, is that it has changed over the years. He could literally try and flirt/court you in so many ways. He instead, cherry picks the best bits from all of time. He’s a bit awkward with the lines at first. But he makes up with the delivery with enthusiasm. Geras needs some love and TLC. He needs a fucking hug, someone fucking hug him now!

· Kano; Comes up to you, pissed in a bar, spills his drink everywhere and slurs his words. Leans in for a kiss, misses and ends up kissing the table. Either that or you mace him. Either way, he’s passed out, in a puddle of his own vomit. He’s fucking foul On a serious note, his flirting would be crude, disgusting and overtly sexual. He’ll boast about everything. From his money, to his power, to his cock. He’ll try boast about his respect, even though it’s none-existent. You know this from him trying to show off to you, telling Kabal to go get him a drink, to which Kabal launched a bottle of beer at the wall near him. Telling him to fuck off and get his own. Don’t do it. Date Kabal or Erron. Fuck it, even Kira!

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headoverhiddles · 5 years

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I Spit On Your Garage - Tatum Riley (Scream) x Reader [Smut/Fluff]

Synopsis: You and your girlfriend do your best to survive the killings plaguing Woodsboro, while being the cutest couple around.

Notes: Here's your daily reminder that my little bi heart cries for Tatum always 🙃

You have the house to yourself this weekend, so naturally, you find your girlfriend to invite her over.

"Tate!" you shout across the school lawn. She comes running over to you in her black and white cropped jersey.

"Hey, babe. What's up?" She gives you a quick kiss and takes your arm, her usual cheerful self. You walk up to the doors with her, joining Sidney and saying hi to her.

"Parents are out of town," you tell her. She squeezes your arm excitedly, gasping.

"Say no more. I'm bringing ice cream, sparkling wine, and handcuffs."

You blush, and Sidney covers her ears.

"Catch you two later," she laughs, and dashes off before she has to hear any more about your sex life. That's when Stu makes his presence known from behind you two.

"You were saying?"

"Get outta here," Tatum beats her ex's shoulder with her bag.

"Oww! Just wanted to say, there's a party tomorrow night at Sid's."

"Oh. Does... Sidney know about this?" you ask him.

"Not yet. But her dad's out of town, so we'll drop the suggestion to her." He wiggles his eyebrows.

"Whatever," Tatum mutters, "We might make it. If we're not too busy with our tongues in strange places."

You cover your mouth, giggling, and Stu looks at you two in awe.

"Aw, man... why'd we never do that?"

"You never made me cum with your dick, why should it be any different with your tongue?"

You and Tatum slap each other a high five, then a low five, as Stu grumbles.

"See you two at the party tomorrow night."

You both mumble your agreement, distracted by one another. Tatum gives you a playful little lick on the cheek, and blows you a kiss as she runs off to her English class, blonde braids bobbing behind her.

"I love you! You're adorable!" you call after her.

"You're sexy! I love you too!" she calls back, running backward, and nearly trips over Freddy the janitor.

As you continue walking down the hall, books hugged close to your chest, your lovesick smile fades. It had been an unnerving week. Casey Becker and her boyfriend Steve had been murdered... like, gross-out murdered. They found her hanging from a tree by her intestines. That's some serious horror movie shit.

The thing is, they haven't caught the killer yet. He's still out there, somewhere in Woodsboro, waiting to strike again...

The voice of reason, aka your girlfriend, returns to your head, telling you there's no way it's not an isolated incident. But as you take your seat in Spanish, all you can think of is a white mask, mouth as long and dark as Casey Becker's casket.

Later that night, at your place, Tatum arrives faithfully with all the items she said she'd bring. She collapses onto your bed, getting into one of your T-shirts. You're in your bra and panties, the LA heat stifling tonight.

"Hey... pretty spooky about what happened to Casey and Steve, huh?" you say, drawing your curtains closed as the sun finally goes down on your remote property.

"Yeah. It's hitting Sid real hard, since it's the anniversary of... y'know."

"Right." You tie up your hair. "Silly, I know, but I've been looking over my shoulder, making sure my windows are locked and stuff."

"I don't know, man," she hums, "It creeps me out, but we're pretty set. We've got Randy, who knows exactly what to do and what not to do to survive a horror movie."

"True. Plus, your brother's a cop."

"Debatable."

"He's got influence in the local law enforcement," you correct, smiling and sauntering past her.

"Also debatable." She snorts. "The doofus wouldn't know the killer if he was stabbing him in the face."

"Don't joke about that," you mutter, tossing a strewn pair of panties at her, "I like Dewey."

"Yeah," your girlfriend inspects her nails, "I do too."

You peek up through the hole to make sure you turned the porch light out.

"Huh."

"What?" Tatum calls, blowing on her nails to cool.

"It's just weird... there must be something blocking the peephole. I tried to look out but it's all black."

Tatum is quiet for a second, and her silence makes you hesitate as well. "You don't think...?" you begin to mutter, and Tatum glances up.

"Don't worry, babe. It's probably some kids or something, stuck some gum over it. It was just Halloween, could've been a prank."

"Yeah," you agree, not believing a word of her theory. You walk back over, hold your breath, and take another look. A chill runs through you as you see that the peephole is now unblocked.

"Tatum--"

"Mmshhh," she mumbles, her arms sliding around your middle from behind. Her face presses into your back, and she starts kissing the back of your neck, "Let's not forget, we have the place to ourselves. We shouldn't worry about stupid perverts probably trying to watch."

You huff, making sure the door is locked. Then you turn around, to face your persistent girlfriend. Tatum gives that evil smirk, licking her bottom lip slowly as she begins to unbutton your blouse.

"You know," you smile, taking her hands and leading her back toward the bedroom, "Having sex is on Randy's no-no list of surviving a scary movie."

Tatum rolls her eyes. "Randy just can't get laid, and he wants everyone to suffer with him."

"Maybe he's got a point," you tease, moving the two of you to the bed so that Tatum is laying underneath you. Her blonde hair splays out around her head as she stares up at you, amused. "I mean... have you seen Friday the 13th? That whole franchise is about killing horny teenagers."

"Yeah well, we're immune. The rule doesn't apply to lesbian sex. Have you ever seen two girls in one of those movies bite it for having sex? Nope." She pops her 'p' with those perfect lips.

You burst into giggles, and she giggles with you, wrapping her arms around your neck. You concede, pressing your lips to hers, and her giggles turn to moans as you thread your fingers softly through her hair.

"You look like an angel, laying on a halo of hair," you mutter, and she raises an eyebrow.

"What the hell was that?"

"I heard it in a country song," you giggle, and her face blooms into a beautiful smile.

"It's sweet. You know, nobody's ever been this nice to me in a relationship, (y/n). It's nice to feel... appreciated."

"Ditto." You kiss her cheek, and her hands find your panties, fingers sliding in. She's giving that vixen look again that gets you weak. She tugs your panties down, and patters her fingers along your inner thighs, as if she doesn't know what to do with them.

"Mmm," you moan, and she grins, finally moving one finger to rub your clit. You shudder, and she tips your chin so that you look into her eyes. She then goes down, crawling down the bed like a panther until she gets between your legs. Her tongue darts out, and she teases around you for a moment, before going for your sweet spot. She moans.

"You taste so good."

"God," you breathe, fisting at the sheets, "Tate, Tate... baby, I don't deserve you."

"Yes you do. You really do," she replies, and goes back down on you, licking your clit and dipping every now and then a little lower to taste your wetness. After a few minutes of this, hearing her soft moans between your legs, seeing her head bob and move and feeling her tongue slide, you're going to climax.

"I'm-- I'm so close," you gasp, and she swirls her tongue around your bud as you ride your orgasm out.

"What a good little girl," she grins.

You reach down, pulling her up into another kiss as you roll her on top of you. She pulls her panties off, biting her pink lip, and as she continues rubbing you, you slip two fingers into her, curving them and letting her lower down.

"Ahhh, oh god, yeah," she groans. She's always the dramatically loud one in bed. It's a super good thing no one's home.

She starts to ride your fingers hard, and you reach up with your other hand to grab her breasts, taking turns massaging them. She does like it rough sometimes, and so do you, but tonight, she's more in control. She rides your fingers even harder, gasping out your name.

"(y/n)... (y/n), make me cum... am I doing good?"

"So good Tate, sweetheart. So good for me."

"I need to--"

"Fuck my fingers, my pretty little slut," you smile, and she tilts her head back, hitting her own orgasm. You take your fingers out, and lick them clean as Tatum crawls up beside you on the bed contentedly, sliding under your arm and smiling hazily.

You're about to go in for another kiss, when the phone on the wall downstairs rings. You groan, and Tatum grabs your bra strap.

"Don't leave me. I'm scared." When you turn back to look, you see she's trying not to laugh. You roll your eyes.

"God, it could be my parents!" She gives up, and follows you down the stairs in a bathrobe she found. Just as you're getting down to the kitchen, the ringing stops... you must have missed the call.

"They'll call back if it's important," Tatum shrugs, and motions for your hand. Then the phone rings again. You both turn to look at it.

"Hello?" you answer. As you're trying to focus on whoever is on the line, Tatum takes it upon herself to slowly give you a striptease with the fluffy pink robe, undoing the tie, sliding it down her shoulder to expose one of her breasts. "H-hello?" you repeat, eyes wide as you watch your girlfriend. She opens her mouth in an 'o', presenting her boob like a game show woman would present a prize.

You giggle, and a voice finally speaks over the line.

"What's so funny?"

Distracted, you turn away, still smiling. "Dude, who is this?"

"I asked you first."

"My girlfriend's making me laugh. Randy? Is that you?" Tatum starts to slip the robe all the way off. She kicks it away with her foot, and saunters toward you.

"Talk fast, cause I'm three seconds away from hanging up," you bite your lip, dying to touch Tatum again.

"You hang up on me you little bitch, I'll cut your fucking head off."

Your stomach drops, and Tatum immediately notices the alarm in your expression. She hangs over your shoulder, trying to hear.

"Who is it?" she whispers.

"Uh..." you breathe. "It's... I..."

"(y/n)?"

"I don't..."

Tatum takes the phone. "Who is this?!" she demands.

"Oh. Just somebody who wants to talk."

"Talk to someone else, we're busy."

"I want to talk to you."

"Well, I want a million bucks and you to hang up."

"You must be the funny girlfriend."

"Look. What did you say to my girlfriend, creep?! She looks like she saw a ghost!"

"She will. And so will you."

The line goes dead, and Tatum looks at the phone, frowning. You've never seen her so unsettled, but as usual, she tries to hide it under a breezy smile.

"Ah, don't worry about it. Prank call."

"Yeah," you bite your nail, and Tatum picks up the robe, taking your arm and leading you away. You get into bed upstairs, and before she joins you, she makes doubly sure the doors are locked.

---

You and Tatum arrive at Sidney's around 10, and end up sitting on the couch, making out for a bit. Tatum's a little bit tipsy by 10:30, and you had a few hits off a joint, so the two of you are having a good time. Sid's upstairs with Billy, "talking".

Stu, Randy, and a couple others are sitting on the couch opposite you two.

"Tate, would you get us some more beers?" Stu asks. She glares at him.

"What am I, the beer wench?"

"I'll come too," you grin, thinking of the privacy you two'd get in the garage. Then Randy turns Halloween on the TV, and you gasp. It's your favorite horror movie.

"You stay here and be my cute little nerd," she pats your head and kisses it, "I'll be right back."

"You shouldn't say that," Randy calls.

"Why not?" you ask him, grabbing some popcorn.

"Rule of thumb in a horror movie. If you say I'll be right back, you never come back."

"Hey, careful, Wes Craven," you scoff, "That's my girlfriend you're talking about." Randy puts his hands up. "Besides, why are you so convinced we're living in a horror movie?"

"The body count is rising, (y/n)."

He shuts up when Stu starts making 'woooo' ghost noises, but you start to worry. Randy's right. There was another murder today, and you had gotten that strange phone call last night...

In the garage, Tatum opens the mini fridge and picks out some beer bottles, filling her arms. She hums 'Sweet Dreams' to herself as she kicks the fridge door closed, and hears a rustling behind her.

"So, you gonna help me break all these over Stu's head when we get get back in there?" she asks. She nearly jumps when she turns and sees someone other than you standing by the door. "Oh, shit. Thought you were (y/n). Randy?" The costumed figure shakes his head. "Oh, okay. What movie is this from, I spit on your garage?"

She tries to move past him with a dismissive huff, but she looks down to see a knife in his hand. Her smile fades, and she backs up.

"I think I'm gonna go check on Tatum," you tell Randy.

"Oh, come on! This is the best part!"

"Randy, it's 12 minutes in, Michael hasn't even escaped the hospital yet."

You hop over the back of the couch, and make your way down to Sid's garage.

"Oh beer wench!" you call down the hall, "What're you doing in there, brewing it yourself?" You can't really hear her inevitable snarky reply over the beat of the music, so you keep walking.

Inside, Tatum backs away from the killer.

"You better stay far away from me, asshole," she warns, and when he takes a step, she throws a bottle at his balls. It shatters, and he doubles over, giving her a chance to run. The only way out is through the doggy door... she doesn't know if she can fit, but it's preferable to getting stabbed.

You hear a faint crash, and the sound of the garage door opening. You rush the rest of the way there.

"Tatum!" you scream, and push the door open. She's stuck in the doggy door, and it's going up. You scream again, and tackle the tall figure in the costume out of sheer protectiveness. You take a nearby crate, and break it over his head, making sure he's good and down before you get up.

"(y/n)!" Tatum calls weakly, eyes wide as she looks her death right in the face. You run over, grabbing her hands and helping pull her out of there before the door reaches the ceiling. She holds tight to you, and falls into your arms, crying into your chest.

"It's okay," you whisper, stroking her hair. She finally pulls away, wiping her trailing mascara.

"You literally saved my life."

"Um. Yeah?" you breathe. She surges forward with a deep kiss.

"I god damn love you, (y/n)."

You two leave out the garage door, unwilling to step over the unconscious killer, and from your portable phone, you dial Dewey's number. You have to hold the phone away from your ear as he shouts about Tatum. She snatches the phone, sniffling.

"I'm okay, doofus. Yes, of course, (y/n) was there. She's my hero. Or heroine." She bats her eyelashes at you, then her expression sours. "No, Dewey, I'm not on heroin! I almost died, asshole! No-- I don't know, I didn't stop to check who! See you soon. Don't tell mom."

You two sit, waiting for the cops and paramedics, hand in hand as people start to file out of the party, wondering what the hell happened.

"So... why'd you go out through the dog door?"

She laughs. "Do not start with me. I panicked, okay?"

"But the dog door? Really, Tate? With those boobs?"

"You know I have one brain cell, and it died when I saw the guy with the knife." You just hug her close to you.

At least she's still alive-- that's all that matters.

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