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cosmicstarlatte · 1 year

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Reality Show: Dateables (Obey Me!)

Diavolo and the others agreed to become a part of a new demon reality show that revolves around their lives.

»Characters: Dateables // ->[Click here for Part 1: Demon Bros]

»Tags: Shitpost/Humor, Bulleted Style, Solomon On His BS LMAO, Slight Mentions of MC

»Notes: Now I do, thanks for asking Anon!♡ // CM= Crew Member

Diavolo:

"Haha! Make sure you get my good side yeah!?"

He was ecstatic, this was the most exciting thing he's done in a while

His camera crew was nervous at first but then relaxed when they saw how easy-going the prince was

Then got nervous again when Barbatos threatened them to remind them who they're in the presence of

Filming him kept them on their toes, it was either going to be an easy normal day or a chaotic one

[Camera zooms in on Dia's photo album and zooms out to an excited Dia]

"Oh, oh! And this is me and Lucifer at the carnival! And this one is me and MC! And here's us all together!"

CM: "My lord may we ask how you feel about MC?"

[Camera pans to Dia reaching for a journal titled MC Fanfiction ]

"I'm glad you asked."

Barbatos shut that down real quick and made them cut that last part that day

[Camera cuts to Dia doing selfie POV and running from Barbatos and the crew] "-AND LUCIFER HAS THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS B-"

[Camera cuts momentarily, flashes of Lucifer and Dia struggling]

Naturally, the demons loved the prince even more after filming ended, it was nice to see another side of him

Barbatos:

"Delete that. Understood? 🙂"

Hated the entire show idea and tried to talk Diavolo out of it however he lost that battle

His camera crew was scared the entire time but filming him was easy for the most part

Viewers liked seeing the day to day things the butler did for the prince like preparing meals and organizing events

[Camera shakes as they trail behind Barbatos]

"You can't follow me into my room."

CM: "But the contract states-"

"🙂"

(nervous) CM: "Wow what's that!?" [Shakily zooms in on a clean empty corner]

[Distant camera keeps panning between Barbatos and a rat having a stand off just outside the castle grounds... it runs at him]

"TELL THE YOUNG MASTER IT WAS AN HONOR-"

CM: (Scares the rat in the opposite direction)

[Camera cuts to a disheveled Barb up in a tree]

"...Do you like pastries? Luxurious rare teas? How do you like to be rewarded?"

Simeon:

"Um...hello. I'm Simeon, an exchange student from the Celestial Realm."

Didn't mind being filmed but wasn't sure how to act so:

Main Character energy, he talked like he was on livestream, very show and tell; exactly what the show needed

His crew had a pleasant time with him and viewers loved the angel

[Camera zooms out and pans around his room, focusing on a sheep plushie]

"So this is where I live...and these are my things. I love to write in my spare time!"

[Camera pans to him looking out his window]

"You can see the House of Lamentation from this spot. Always seems to be on fire on Thursdays. Explosions are Saturdays. (BOOM) Ah, right on time. (sips tea)"

[Camera quickly zooms in on his shoulders and hips losing some focus] He's unaware of the fanservice he provides

CM: "Do angels ever get crushes, are they allowed? There's rumors with you and MC-"

"Um, well, you see, oh HEY LUKE! Sorry guys I promised I'd help him with baking!"

[Camera cuts to him pulling an annoyed Luke out the room]

CM to CM: "Can angels ever lie!? Is that allowed!?"

Luke:

"For the last time, I'm not a chihuahua!"

(whispering) CM to CM: "Heh, the rumors are true. He's got a little bark in him!"

Luke was nervous about filming but Simeon helped

His crew had a hard time with him; not that Luke was difficult but more so the crew had to watch what they say or how they act around the young angel

[Camera zooms in through the kitchen door and catches Luke dropping a whole bowl of batter]

They caught him saying his first bad word

Demons liked this 👍 Simeon did not 👎

CM: "That's too high, let me get that for you."

"I can do it myself, thanks!"

[Camera pans to Luke falling, scraping his knee and tearing up]

(sighing) CM: "Come here, I got a band-aid."

Solomon:

"Is this for a cooking show?"

Would not listen and made it a cooking show

His crew rolled with it anyway since it was easy to film him

"Welcome to Solo Cooking!"

Viewers were a little confused but continued watching

[Camera tries to focus on the fresh dish he made]

CM: "Oh that looks good can we try it?"

"By all means!"

His crew had to take a few days off from nearly dying so production moved slowly

One of the CMs ended up quitting and suing but Barb took care of it

[Camera catches Solo calling & inviting MC for dinner]

Out of good faith, one of the crew took his phone and chucked it

"...You could've just said you and the crew wanted an invitation? There's enough-"

His entire crew: (start running)

Viewers were a little disappointed, they thought they'd see more of the sorcerers life

There was one clip though

[Camera catches Solomon and the rarely seen Levi hanging out and laughing]

For some reason that clip became popular and was deemed precious

⬦You might also like: MC's Livestream

#OUTRAGEOUS WHAT DIA!? BOOBS? BOOTY? BODY? BODACIOUS BODY!? 🤨#Solomon: I finally made it 💯#Angel Smut/Kink tags shot up LMAO #obey me #obey me shall we date #obey me headcanons #obey me shitpost #obey me crack #obey me humor #obey me diavolo #obey me barbatos #obey me simeon #obey me luke #obey me solomon #obey me dateables #◇˖・ﾟ— › cosmic obey me . ⊹#✩ — the star: anon!#shitpostcifer

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sukunasweetheart · 7 months

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can i just say i love your fics SMMMM my serotonin boost fr!!! what do we think abt him with an s/o who has a lot of admirers 👁

THANK YOUU here is a treat 4 u <3

sorry i ended up doing too much and also going off-topic a bit oops

it ended up becoming modern au!sukuna 😭 forgive me (gender neutral reader)

sukuna is so used to being the one overshadowing the others - he's used to being the one admired, revered, respected, for his power and intelligence. it's safe to say he'd also be used to seeing people fight each other just for a lick of his attention - desiring for even just a glance from his way. so it's a given that he's not used to feelings of possessiveness or jealousy.

but now that he has you, someone who always has others admiring you from both closeby and afar, he's beginning to understand those petty sensations and thoughts. he's obviously never one to be insecure about your popularity, on most occasions, he even likes to make a show of it - he enjoys seeing them gnashing their teeth with envy as he flaunts his relationship with you in front of their faces - "see this? all mine," he seems to say, as he openly kisses you in public.

but when it catches him on a bad day, perhaps following a bad argument, he sees you with someone who is obviously interested in being more than just a friend to you (which you're not aware of, frustratingly so), and he starts feeling sick to his stomach. with everyone else who came before you, sukuna would simply tell them "don't like it? then leave," whenever they voiced complaints to him about their relationship... but now it's the opposite of what he wants. just the thought of you being with someone that isn't him gets his heart dropping to the ground, making him feel restless.

he knows he isn't the best at being soft. nor at using the kindest words when he gets heated. he'll always be more selfish than selfless, and he's not the most emotionally intelligent. it's unlike him to use words like 'i'm sorry' or 'i love you' so he's uneasy for the moment where you might find someone who'll be everything that he isn't amongst your sea of admirers, and that you'll leave him and never look back.

it's simply so humiliating, feeling this way... he's not sure what to do about it. you seem to be seriously upset this time around, and he knows brushing past it or glossing over it using his usual charm (which is a bad habit that he has) isn't going to work. you're not acknowledging him or responding to his texts properly or saying good morning or goodnight and it's driving him insane because he misses it... you're not looking at him. he's the one gazing at you, longingly.

sukuna will pin you down eventually, somewhere, somehow, and trap you so that you're not able to avoid him any longer. he'll drag you away from your stupid little crowd of spectators and talk to you in private, where'll spend ten minutes trying to apologise in a strange, roundabout and aggressive way because he knows it's his own damn fault. you know him, so you're able to recognise that he's trying to say sorry. your gaze is still elsewhere, looking off to the side instead of him. and that bothers him immensely.

"why won't you look at me?" god, he sounds so sad and pathetic.

truth is, sukuna now simply withers out and dies a little without your attention. what can he do to have that spotlight upon him once again? why are your eyes on anybody, anything, that isn't him? pay attention to me, and me only.

when you finally spare him a glance, he feels like breathing again. and he'll fight tooth and nail to keep that gaze of yours on him. fuck your insignificant and measly admirers. he's all you need, and sukuna's going to make sure of it. (he'll compromise for you, if he has to.)

he's definitely overstimming you in bed that night, in order to catch up on all the lost pride and attention that you'd deprived him of.

tagging; @gojos-thot-patrol <3 hope its to your liking.. even tho its not as angsty as i originally intended it to be haha

Masterlist

#he's basically like a cat meowing at you for attention #sukuna x reader #sukuna #jjk x reader #ryomen sukuna #sukuna x you #ryomen sukuna x you #jujutsu kaisen x reader

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wikiangela · 3 months

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tease tidbit tuesday💀

tagged by @alliaskisthepossibilityoflove @daffi-990 @fortheloveofbuddie @disasterbuckdiaz @hoodie-buck 💖

hi! so, yesterday I randomly opened the doc with the buddie death cast au - which is a fic I started writing last summer on vacation and never got back to it but then made progress lol it's gonna be MCD, which i know is not everyone's thing so feel free to ignore this 🤣 it's basically buddie in the universe of the "they both die at the end"/"the first to die at the end" books so it's gonna be sad, sorry lol (I never even read mcd, idk why i'm writing this but this idea just wants to be written i guess haha) gotta put this weird mood I've been in lately to good use and finally write this 🤣 not sure if I'm happy with this snippet, but it all needs editing, the first two snippets were written on my phone and haven't been edited yet lol

I posted two snippets so far, gonna link them both snippet 1 | snippet 2

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“Is all of this clear, Eddie?” she asks in the end.

“Yeah, sure, whatever.” he says shortly. He should've just hung up immediately. Or cancel this stupid subscription after Shannon died. Sometimes he wonders if maybe people who get the calls and coincidentally get into accidents, for example, just give up and refuse to fight because they think it’s their time. Not like Shannon could do much, her injuries were too severe when they got there, but the point stands. Maybe they get more reckless, thinking it doesn’t matter anyway.

There’s a short pause on the line, but then Jane speaks up again, her tone softer, more sympathy seeping through.

“I know it’s not easy to accept, if you’d like some help with that, on out website you can find therapists and grief counselors specializing in-”

“Listen.” Eddie interrupts. He’s spent enough time in therapy. He’s not doing it on his supposedly last day. “I know it’s all bullshit. I don’t care. You said what you had to say, I listened, for whatever reason.” he rolls his eyes. He really should’ve hung up, or not answered at all. “Is this conversation over yet?” he asks and is met with another moment of silence. She’s probably wondering what everyone else always is: why is he even spending money on this if he doesn’t believe. He has an answer ready to go, but that’s not what she asks.

“Can I ask you a question?” she says quieter, whispering, probably not allowed to go too much off-script.

“Sure, why not.” he shrugs. He’s wide awake now, anyway, he’s not in a hurry. Not like he’s dying anytime soon.

“If it was your last day, how would you spend it? You don’t have to answer, just think about it.” she adds quickly, her tone much softer and gentler now. Eddie’s mind immediately supplies a picture of Christopher and Buck, just a casual hang-out, like usual, maybe going to the movies, or the aquarium, or the planetarium, something fun for his kid. And later a gathering with the rest of their family, maybe a barbecue at Bobby and Athena’s, with Maddie and Chim, and Hen and Karen, all their kids, just everyone having fun together. Yeah, that’d be a perfect day. “There’s no harm in spending today just like this, if possible. Just in case.” Jane adds, still whispering. He doesn’t tell her that’s more or less his plan, anyway, for the evening after his 12-hour shift. During which nothing will happen to him, because Death-Cast doesn’t know shit. “Well, lastly, Eddie,” Jane’s voice is back at normal-volume, tone strictly professional but sympathetic, as she recites the end of her script, “on behalf of everyone here at Death-Cast, we’re so sorry to lose you. Live this day to the fullest.”

Eddie hangs up without a word.

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no pressure tags: @elvensorceress @gaydiaz @diazass @thebravebitch @silentxxsoul @shortsighted-owl @eddiebabygirldiaz @arthursdent @911onabc @housewifebuck @rogerzsteven @watchyourbuck @underwater-ninja-13 @eowon @loserdiaz @evanbegins @ladydorian05 @wildlife4life @nmcggg @diazpatcher @lover-of-mine @king-buckley @monsterrae1 @thewolvesof1998 @puppyboybuckley @weewootruck @buckaroosheart @spagheddiediaz @steadfastsaturnsrings @exhuastedpigeon @jesuisici33 @theotherbuckley @rainbow-nerdss @malewifediaz @giddyupbuck @diazsdimples @jeeyuns @epicbuddieficrecs @pirrusstuff @honestlydarkprincess @hippolotamus @spotsandsocks

#tease tidbit tuesday #death cast buddie au #buddie wip #buddie fic #buddie #wikiangela writes #my writing #fic snippet #my wips #angst #buddie angst #mcd #i don't know how yet but eddie will die in this one bc apparently ive been in the mood to break my own heart lmao #i wanted to say maybe i'd share smth happier tomorrow but i don't think i have any happy wips im actively working on rn???#there are happy wips in general but im not really in the mood/inspired for those rn #ran out of happy when i finished the natalia fic i guess lol #who even am i lmao what's with all the angst and sad im usually all about fluff 🤣#(gonna share some more of alive shannon tomorrow!)#btw if you haven't read the books and have questions hmu but also i'll try to make everything clear in the fic lol #but also SO recommend the books they're so good and so sad and I think about them like at least once a week (the prequel wrecked me)

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dayseedrawz2 · 4 months

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Okokok, Its time to stop mentally preparing... (for Pomni AND me in this case cuz I sorta regret doing this-) this part is probably gonna be longer than the first

[also tagging @sm-baby again. I'm sorry if I'm infiltrating you notifications but if I tagged you in the first it makes sense to tag you in the rest of the parts]

Here is part one of the Fic:

Okay now here we go again...

PART 2 OF:

☆Settings for two☆

Pomni, not having much to do while waiting for Caine and the others, just sat on the floor on the stage. Letting herself stare off into space, with the thought of escape still circling her head.

Caine was gone for a bit longer than she thought he'd be. She thought he would just snap his fingers and bring the cast out against their will. Ya know, like the oblivous AI that he is. Or at least he appeard to be to her... Then she heard the distant bustling and chatting of the others getting closer:

"Do we really have to do this for her??"

"I guess so. But I don't quite mind."

"Yeah, whatever. I just think it's stupid that he's involving us..."

"The only thing stupid about it is that he's involving you, Jax."

"Oh, settle down, guys! I think it's really sweet of him!"

"Shut up, Dollface!"

"C-can you guys stop arguing..?"

"Oh! Of course! Sorry, Gangle."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever..."

"Let's just get the day over with..."

Pomni got up as they all lined up side by side in the center of the room. But She was still a bit confused...

"What on earth were they talking about..?"

The thought lingerd with her, but it didn't invade her mind as much as the inevitable effect of her plan. But her train of thought again was interrupted by the voice of Caine bursting into their muffled conversations:

"Good morning again, my superstars!"

He swooped around the corner, approaching from the direction of the hallway.

"I hope you all are excited for today's adventure! This one is sure to be a doozy!"

He began to explain the rules of the adventure. "Something Something, the grounds, blah blah blah, Something about the Carnival? Or perhaps it was the Lake?" Not like she would know. She wasn't paying much attention. Again, all that was on her mind was the idea of leaving. When finally she tuned back in to Caine as he wrapped up his speach:

"Alright everyone! I hope you all enjoy the adventure! Stay safe and have fun!"

*Snap!*

And POOF! Caine and the others was teleported to who knows where.

Execpt, for Pomni?

She started to panic a bit:

"Im still here!? Should've known not to get my hopes up... Maybe he set that door there as a trap like the others..."

Well, at least she was alone...

*Poof!*

"Pomni!? What're you still doing here!?"

"Oh God..."

He snapped in attempt to fix what he thought was some sort of bug on his end.

Nothing happened.

Another snap.

Nothing.

He began to grow visibly frustrated, continually snapping as he spoke:

"M-my apologies, dear! There seems to be something wrong with-"

He turned to see the blue door slightly open. Pomni grew worried:

"Oh god... Did he see me in there?? Is he gonna do something to me??"

To her surprise, upon connecting the dots, he simply laughed it off:

"Haha! It appears someone got into the old settings room!"

"..."

"I told Bubble to quit messing with code without permission! I'll be giving him a stern talking to later..."

Though still tense, she let out a releived sigh:

"Sorry again, my dear! I guess this means you'll have to sit out of today's adventure!"

"I-it's fine, Caine. If that's all, I'll just head back to my room now-"

"W-wait!"

His response was a bit more panicked than usual:

"I-I'm afraid you can not go to your room at this time..."

This, of course, alarmed her:

"Wh- I- why not..?"

"You should be in the adventure right now, so even if you tried, the place would glitch like crazy!"

"Oh... well, uh- now what?"

"I... I'm not sure. This hasn't really happened before..."

"Mhmm..."

"Yup..."

It was a bit off-putting seeing Caine this quiet. Normally, he's always bugging her and the others with his antics. Not that she would prefer if he did, just- it didn't feel right that he wasn't.

Caine to must have realized just how akward it felt. He attempted to continue the conversation:

"Ya know, lately a lot of things have happened here that haven't happened before since you got here! It's pretty funny now that I think about it!"

"R-really? Like what..?"

"Well, if I knew, I would tell you! Haha!"

She wasn't quite sure what he was implying. "Was it some sorta joke? A reference?"

"S-sorry, what? I don't quite get it..."

"Well, as a not human being, I have been trying to learn as much as I can from you humans! I want to make sure that this place is as normal and comfortable as it can be!"

As he continued, he seemed more down to earth than he usually was:

"I tried to ask everyone for information about the human world, but either they say they don't remember or they just don't answer me at all."

This answer from Caine caught Pomni very off guard. She didn't expect him to open up to something like this. Especially to her.

"Gee, well- I-"

"But the feedback you gave me this morning, It made me realize. Perhaps I have been asking the wrong questions?"

She wasn't sure how to answer. Never has she been good at giving good feedback, but still she decided to give her best- "advice" You could say.

"You mean you should ask more about their personal issues with the place? Well- it might be different for everyone, but it might give you at least a few of the answers you're looking for? I-"

She was cut off by Caine rapidly shaking her hand:

"Why thank you again, my dear, for your feedback! Hopefully, this will improve everyone's stay!"

The rapid hand-shaking continued:

"Y-you're welcome?"

The shaking finally stopped, making Pomni almost fall forward:

"Well then, I suppose we should wait for the others' return."

"Yeah... I guess we'll be here for a while, heh."

He checked his WackyWatchTM:

"My! It's already almost over! They will be here any minute now!"

"Wait, really?"

"If my WackyWatchTM is right! It's as if it only started not even 5 minutes ago! Ha! That's one more odd thing that's happened since you've been here! Care to explain that one?"

Pomni had to think about that one for a moment. She hadn't had this sort of experience for a while:

"Well, if i remember, humans usually are unaware of time when doing something fun or being around someone that they enjoy being around."

This answer seemed to peak his interest even more:

"I am surprised that you are even willing to share this information with me! Is there anything else?"

As their conversation continued, Pomni thought:

"Huh... maybe this guy really does have good intentions..."

And there! Cut! End part! I can't write anymore-

Stay tuned for the third and final part!

(It is 1 am for me rn and I started at like 10 or 11 oh my goodness)

#tadc #the amazing digital circus #tadc caine #caine #showtime #tadc pomni #tadc showtime #caine x pomni

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cherrylimeadebabe · 1 year

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Hi ! I'd like to request a Eddie x reader one shot where reader is steve's bestfriend and they kinda act like lovers?? so eddie thought that they were dating. Reader confessed to eddie and eddie rejected reader because reader already has a "boyfriend" so both of them are now confused. at the end they date thanks

A Slight Misunderstanding: Eddie Munson X Reader

Word Count: 3.7k

Warnings: Underage drinking, somewhat suggestive scene towards the end but not explicit

A/N: Hey anon I'm sorry this took forever, I hope you enjoy it! I quite literally had 95% of this fic done but couldn't decide how to end it. Anyways I hope it's not too corny haha. xo

Tags: @digital-charlie

It was a chilly Friday evening in mid November, the crisp breeze flowing throughout the streets of Hawkins. After a rather busy shift at Family Video, Steve and (Y/N) excitedly lock up the doors of the shop, their next destination being a little get together on the outskirts of Lover’s Lake. (Y/N) was sure that Eddie Munson would be there, and that tonight would be the night she would finally muster up the courage to tell him what had been on her mind for the past month or so. (Y/N) had completely platonic intentions when she offered to help Eddie study for midterms, sensing that he just needed some extra encouragement to finally get him the diploma that evaded him year after year. Unsurprisingly, spending an extended amount of time with him led her to become charmed by Eddie’s creativity and wit, and soon enough the majority of her thoughts were consumed by him. She laughed to herself as she flopped into the passenger's seat of Steve’s BMW, realizing her constant talk of Eddie at work wasn’t much different than Steve’s frequent lamenting of his dating life. Steve had never seen (Y/N) so enamored with someone before, and although he didn’t think of Eddie in the highest regard, he was just glad to see his best friend putting herself out there more. Maybe Eddie could be good for her, but then again….who is good enough for (Y/N)? Steve wondered as they idled along towards Lover’s Lake, the moonlight peeking through the clouds and maple trees, illuminating the road along with the slightly warm tint of the vehicle's headlights. (Y/N) rolled the passenger window down, the cold air breaking against her skin and calming her. She tried to contain her self doubt, and was determined to follow through with finally making a move on Eddie, even if it meant he might reject her.

Steve pulls off onto the side of the dirt road that leads to the lake, a dozen or so other cars parked along it. From the glow of a towering bonfire and the sound of new-wave melodies echoing through the otherwise pitch-black forest, it looked like they were in for a fun night. (Y/N) wasn’t much of a drinker, and yet Steve still usually ended up as the designated driver. He didn’t mind it though, he felt better knowing he had his wits about him and could keep an eye on her. The two of them exit the car and make their way towards the crowd surrounding the fire. As they approach the party, (Y/N) scans for Eddie, but from the looks of it he’s nowhere to be found.

“Aw, I guess he’s not here yet, if he shows up at all.” (Y/N) mutters in a halfway disappointed tone, somewhat relieved that she could possibly delay her confession to him.

“Yeah that would be really convenient for you, huh? You were talking a big game at work earlier today, now you’re gonna chicken out?”

Steve heckles her, bumping her with his shoulder playfully.

“I can’t control if he comes or not! Either way, we came here to have a good time so let’s find some drinks and, I don’t know, talk about something else.”

Steve chuckles, slinging his arm over (Y/N)’s shoulder.

“Hey, it’s all good! you could definitely use a drink, help you unwind a little.”

The two of them mosey along to the nearest cooler and crack open some beers, mingling with a mix of strangers and old classmates. Conversation was light and predictably superficial, but in the act of dance they found common ground.

As the moon grew higher in the night sky, (Y/N)’s tipsiness intensified as Steve and her gleefully danced within the crowd. Her nerves had practically disappeared and she was no longer caught up in her thoughts, purely enjoying the moment. Steve spun her around, dipping (Y/N) down low to the ground in a dramatic fashion, causing her to burst into laughter as he whipped her back up to face level.

“Wow Harrington, since when did you get so much better at dancing?”

(Y/N) teases, wrapping her arms around his shoulders,

“Robin and I may or may not have watched Footloose like, three times this month at work. Guess you could say I took some inspiration,”

Steve lets out a light chuckle at his own admission, the two of them swaying back and forth, enjoying the music and warmth of the bonfire.

From an outside perspective, Steve and (Y/N) looked like a picture perfect couple sharing an intimate moment together. So of course, when Eddie Munson arrived at the party with fellow Hellfire club member Jeff, he felt his stomach drop at the sight of them together. He had been thrilled to finally spend time with (Y/N) outside of studying, but there he was; Steve Harrington, fingertips tracing the curves of her waist with the biggest smile plastered on his face. He felt a twinge of jealousy hit him, but decided to approach the two of them regardless. He had planned on spending time with (Y/N) and that’s what he was going to do, even if they couldn’t be alone.

“(Y/N) (L/N)! My saving grace, my favorite tutor….and Steve Harrington. May I interest either of you in a drink?”

Eddie’s theatrical entrance startles both of them and Steve quickly releases his hands from (Y/N)’s waist. (Y/N) looks up at Eddie, eyes wide and glazed over, blatantly ogling him. Steve breaks the awkward silence, looking down at the silver flask Eddie was holding,

“I”m alright man, I’ve already had a few…gotta drive later anyways. As for her, well-”

(Y/N) cuts him off, her intoxication very apparent as she stumbles closer to Eddie,

“I would LOVE a drink Eddie, thank you, you got some cigs too?”

Eddie can’t help but grin at the sight of her in such a state for the first time, putting the flask back into his inner jacket pocket.

“Woah, princess! Maybe you should slow down on the alcohol, and uh, I thought you didn't smoke cigarettes?”

“She doesn’t….right (Y/N)?”

Steve interjects, crossing his arms.

“No, doesn’t count when you’re drunk….right? Or does that only apply to you Steve?”

She slurs in a sarcastic tone, rolling her eyes at him. Steve shakes his head at her, knowing the attitude she was throwing his way was just a result of her drinking. It was obvious she was a little too tipsy, and Steve was ready to take her home before she humiliated herself in front of her crush. He knew she would protest now, but figured sober (Y/N) would appreciate his decision.

“I’m gonna get you some water (Y/N), just stay right here. Eddie, can you keep an eye on her for me? I’ll just be a minute, and then we’re outta here.”

Eddie sends an exaggerated salute at Steve as he walks off, rolling his eyes the moment Steve’s back is turned away,

“Aye aye, Harrington!”

“Psh, I’m not going anywhere! I only came here for-for you, y’know,”

(Y/N) casually mutters, poking Eddie’s chest with her index finger and chewing on her lip. Eddie takes the opportunity to indulge her while he has the chance, leaning in and whispering to her,

“Oh yeah? Well, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t come here just to see you too.”

He treads the line of flirting, worried that Steve could come back at any second. There were so many things on his mind that he wanted to say, but she wouldn’t remember any of it by tomorrow, and Steve would probably kick his ass if he knew that he tried to seduce his girlfriend, he thought. His contemplations are cut off by (Y/N) snagging the sleeves of his jacket and pulling him closer to her, staring into his dark eyes,

“Eddie….can I tell you a secret?”

He inhales sharply at their closeness, knowing he should gently take her hands off of him, but having no desire to. He maintains a low voice, looking down at her,

“Yeah, you can tell me anything, you know that.”

“I….I want to be yours Eddie, I want us to be more….more than f-fucking study buddies.”

Eddie feels the warmth flow to his face, trying maintain his composure,

“(Y/N), as much as I like spending time with you, I don’t mess around with girls who already have boyfriends. Besides, you don’t really mean that….you’ve had a lot to drink tonight-“

“What? Wh-what are you talking about? Boyfriend?”

(Y/N)’s grip on Eddie’s jacket loosens, her hands dropping down to her sides. He gently wraps his fingers around hers, hoping to diffuse the situation,

“Look, I may be a freak but that’s one line I’m not willing to cross, and I know you wouldn’t cross it either. That’s not you. It’s just the alcohol talking.”

The weight of Eddie’s rejection overwhelms (Y/N), her face getting hot as tears begin to form.

“I’m….I don’t understand….I thought you felt it too,”

She turns away from Eddie, unable to prevent herself from crying. In the most unfortunate timing, Steve returns, dropping the water bottle in his hand as he witnesses the tail end of the scene that just unfolded. Eddie panics,

“Wait wait! Shit, I didn’t mean to-“

“I left her alone with you for three minutes and this is what happens?! Save it man, I’m taking her home,”

Steve brings a comforting arm around (Y/N) as he guides her back to his car. Eddie watches as they fade into the distance, feeling regretful that he didn’t just confess his feelings right then and there. He and his Bandmate Jeff drank away the rest of the night, and while he was trying to distract himself from what had happened, (Y/N) was splayed on Steve’s bed, replaying the scene in her head endlessly until she could no longer stay awake. Steve wondered what could have possibly gone wrong, how could Eddie pass up on dating someone as special as her? He passed out on the floor beside his bed before he could ponder for too long.

“(Y/N), hey, wake up….hey,”

Steve gently nudged her arm as she lay on her side, causing her to turn towards the sunlight breaking through the window, groaning at the rude awakening of the blinding sunbeams.

“Ugh….what time is it?”

“It’s noon, you want some coffee?”

“Sure, mom,”

She teases Steve, trying to pretend she doesn’t vividly remember how she behaved the night prior. He had no plans of bringing it up anyways, assuming whatever exchange she had with Eddie was best left unsaid, at least until she felt comfortable to talk about it. She trails behind Steve downstairs to the kitchen, sitting down at the dining room table. Steve places a cup of coffee on the table and she takes it in her hands, silently sipping it. Steve goes back upstairs to get dressed, and by the time she’s finished the cup he’s back down, jingling his car keys in his hand.

“You about ready for me to take you home? I’ve gotta pick up Robin in a little bit, and then we’re headed to work.”

“Yeah, thanks Steve.”

On the drive home she contemplated what she really had left to lose after last night. She had already made a fool of herself in front of Eddie, and she was determined to get to the bottom of his seemingly made up reason for rejecting her. Once she is finally back home, (Y/N) hops into the shower and changes into some fresh clothes. She primps her hair, brushes on some mascara, and dots on some blush. She picks up her car keys from her dresser, taking one last look in the mirror, exhaling as she exits her house, getting into her car and heading towards her next destination: Eddie’s trailer.

She pulls into the dirt lot, the sound of loud metal music emanating from the dilapidated trailer. (Y/N) gives a firm three knocks on the door, pausing for a moment to realize he wouldn’t be able to hear it. She walks over to the other end of the trailer, vigorously tapping on Eddie’s bedroom window, still unable to get his attention over the blaring music. She starts jumping up to try and get into his view, waving her arms up and down, unconcerned with how goofy she looked in the process. Eddie sees the movement in his peripheral, looking up from his guitar and chuckling at the sight of her trying to grab his attention. He quickly gets up to turn off his cassette and runs to the front door, swinging it open,

“Over here, (Y/N)! I hope you’re not here to make me study on the weekend,”

“Oh! Of course not, I’m here for something else actually,”

She grips her shirt, startled by his greeting. Eddie’s lips pull into a half smile, curious of her motives,

“Oh yeah? Well come on in.”

She follows Eddie as he motions her through the front door, situating herself on the couch. She bounces her leg up and down, her nervousness very apparent and only exacerbated by Eddie throwing himself on the other end of the couch, back against the arm rest and slinging his legs over her lap.

“So, you gonna tell me why you came over unannounced? Not that I’m complaining, just curious,”

(Y/N) furrows her brows, scanning Eddie’s face, he raises his eyebrows at her, waiting for some sort of response.

“Don’t play dumb with me Eddie, I think you know why…”

Eddie purses his lips, realizing he was about to be in deep shit,

“Aha…Uh, I don’t actually?”

Frustrated, she turns towards him, pushing his legs off of her lap and sitting up,

“Yes you do! Last night, why did you reject me? Have I just been imagining the tension between us?”

Eddie is taken aback by her forwardness, looking up at her, mouth half open and cutting through the silence after a few moments,

“You haven’t been imagining it….but I told you the same thing last night, as long as you have a boyfriend, we can’t cross that line-“

(Y/N) cuts him off, grabbing him by the arms,

“Eddie! Where the hell is this boyfriend thing coming from?! I haven’t had a boyfriend since junior year!”

Eddie looks at her with a puzzled expression,

“Uh, hello? Harrington? I saw the way you two were all over each other last night, I felt a little sick at the sight honestly and-“

She slouches in disbelief, scoffing at Eddie’s assumptions,

“Eddie…are you serious right now? Steve is just my friend, We were just dancing!”

“Even if that’s the case, Seems like he wants to be more than your friend, (Y/N).”

He raises his hands in defense, still unconvinced of her explanation.

“Trust me, I am not Steve’s type; and think about this for a second: when have I ever mentioned having a boyfriend? All of this time we’ve spent together, not once have I mentioned one,”

Eddie leans back on the couch, twisting a bundle of his hair between his fingers, in awe of his own foolishness,

“Oh…right, yeah I didn’t think about that. I don’t know-I guess I was just…in disbelief when you came onto me last night. I just assumed you and him were a thing by the way he was touching you, and maybe you just didn’t wanna tell me,”

She leans in, placing a palm on his thigh, causing him to flinch slightly at the contact,

“Is it really that hard for you to believe that I want to be with you?”

Their eyes meet, a softness breaking upon Eddie’s face as he places his hand atop of hers,

“It kind of is, yeah. I mean you’re like, my dream girl, as corny as that sounds,”

He lets out a breathless laugh, continuing,

“I mean you’re smart, funny as hell, you have great taste in music, you’re smokin’ hot…want me to continue? The list goes on,”

(Y/N) shushes him with her index finger, smiling from ear to ear at his compliments. She pushes him back down on the armrest of the couch, hovering over him,

“Always the flatterer, huh? Don’t you think it’s time someone gave you as much praise and affection as you give everyone else? I know you think you don’t deserve it, but you do.”

Eddie feels his face becoming flushed from her suggestive questioning. Although he was in disbelief that her advances were really true, he places his hands over the sides of her thighs, initiating contact. His breathing slows as he looks up at her with widened pupils,

“That’s all I’ve ever wanted, when you told me how you felt last night it was all I could think about, it seemed too good to be true.”

His grip on (Y/N)’s thighs tighten as their faces draw closer to each other. Her lips ghost against his, but she playfully pulls away before he can lock her into a kiss.

“Getting all sentimental on me now, huh? That’s surprising coming from you,”

Eddie’s crosses his arms, a tight lipped smile appearing on his face,

“It physically pains me to be that sappy, but I’ll do it for you, princess. Now can you kiss me for real this time, pretty please?”

(Y/N) can’t help but smile at his plea, grabbing the sides of his face and slowly leaning in to plant one on him. He quickly reciprocates the slow, deep kiss, and suddenly he takes the lead, scooting lower onto the couch and pulling her in by the waist until she’s practically laying on top of him. (Y/N) gasps at the sudden movement and closeness as Eddie grabs her hips, forcing her to be pressed against him. (Y/N)’s hands move up from his cheeks to tangle his supple hair between her fingers, lightly tugging at it. The sensation sends a jolt down Eddie’s core, causing him to break the kiss with a barely audible moan. Like second nature, he grinds himself up against (Y/N), making her very aware of his apparent excitement. Her eyes go wide, and with labored breaths she pulls away ever so slightly, looking down at Eddie as his eyes slowly reopened,

“Oh! Aha, uh….didn’t think I’d get you worked up this fast,”

His grip on her lower waist lessens as he adjusts himself, looking up at her with his brows scrunched in concern,

“Shit, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable-”

“You didn’t make me uncomfortable! it’s just….well maybe we should slow things down a little? It’s been a long time since I….you know.”

(Y/N)’s eyes darted away from his, feeling rather shy about the subject. She lifts herself from him, resting on her forearms and knees, now hovering above him. Her body language made Eddie suddenly aware of how his eagerness may have come off, and in his mind he was kicking himself for having so little self control. He gently brushes his fingertips along the side of her arm to get her attention,

“Hey, look at me. We can take things as slow as you want, I promise.”

He reassures her in a gentle voice, a soft smile appearing on her face as their eyes meet once again. (Y/N) gives him a light peck on the forehead and pushes herself up from the position, Eddie sitting back up so they were once again opposite each other, legs criss crossed.

“You really mean that?”

(Y/N) questioned, reaching out to play with a lock of his hair.

“Of course! And, I mean look at me, throwing myself at you like a sex crazed animal before I’ve taken you on a first date!” Eddie proclaims in a comically dramatic tone, grabbing (Y/N)’s thighs with a repentant expression, causing her to throw her head back in laughter.

“Oh yeah, you should just be ashamed of yourself!” (Y/N) teases, the two sharing a chuckle. After a few beats of silence she continues,

“So….a first date, huh? Does that mean we are officially….dating?” She smirks at Eddie,

“Is this your attempt at getting a formal request out of me?” He leans in, smirking right back at her,

“Yeah, not very subtle huh?”

His hands move from her thighs up to her waist, pulling her closer,

“If I wasn’t such a dumbass I probably would have noticed a lot sooner just how unsubtle you are, in general I mean,”

She scoffs at his quip, tilting her head to the side and giving him an impatient look,

“Alright alright, as you wish. (Y/N)….will you be my girlfriend?”

She slings her arms over his shoulders, her face inching closer to his, and with a devilish smile she says,

“Of course, Eddie. Anything for you,”

She presses her lips against his, but pulls away just a few moments later. Suddenly she stands up from the couch, glancing at Eddie before making her way for the front door,

“Hey! Where are you going?”

She looks over her shoulder as she opens the door, Eddie staring at her, mouth half open,

“I’ve got errands to run! I’ll see you when you pick me up for our first date. Just give me a call beforehand so I know what to wear,” She blows him a kiss, and as she closes the door behind her, Eddie sinks down into the couch, still in disbelief that someone like (Y/N) was so eager to be his girl, so eager to kiss him the way she did. He spends the rest of the afternoon watching B-movies on TV and playing around with his guitar, trying to think of where he would take her for their date. (Y/N)’s afternoon was in fact not spent on running errands, but rather laying in bed and listening to love ballads and daydreaming of all the possibilities of this newfound relationship. Who knew such a heinous misunderstanding would lead to such a perfect outcome?

#eddie munson #steve harrington #stranger things 4 #st4 #fanfiction #eddie munson x reader #fanfic #oneshot #request #stranger things #any feedback is appreciated #writing #mine #ficlet #friends to lovers #fluff

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babacontainsmultitudes · 1 month

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OH MY GOD btw idk if you saw my tags in my second rb of that post but im SO SORRY that it looked like i was telling you to "chill" for a second i would never say that, that's so dismissive 😭😭😭

tumblr hates me and hates when i talk in the tags of my mutuals' posts apparently

i thought ur post was very good & i was TRYING to express agreement and talk about my thoughts in the tags. so sorry if it seemed like i was trying to shut u down at first. godspeed o7

[In reference to this post]

LMAO Clay I shit you not I was in the middle of writing an ask to *you* saying, first of all, no worries at all about the fucky tumblr tags haha this is the hellsite and I read that tag as sarcasm anyways so dw dw lol I know you're not like that haha 🫂.

And second of all, that I was nodding very emphatically reading your tags yeah I'm also quite conflicted- increasingly so frankly, and I can relate to your description of being *so* sad from it that it kind of falls flat? As for like, whether I find it satisfying from a narrative standpoint or not, *honestly* as more time passes the more I can feel my own opinions going from positive to... Mixed? I agree that the Swifts deserved more time, period (absolutely) and that there was so much left unexplored... And that it would have felt more satisfying if we got more with them...

Hm. With the interaction as it was, I honestly think I would have liked it much more if it happened like, midway through the season? Giving Nicky enough time to step up and really prove himself to Taylor? Though of course we return then to the issue of that family not having enough time in general!

Conversely... I think I could have been happier with Taylor's decision happening at the end here and simultaneously been *less* uh absolutely heartbroken if it had been delivered differently like, tonally? I suppose I feel like... Combining all of their previous interactions prior over the course of the season, the complications surrounding Nicky's abandoment to begin with (listen could my man have sent a letter now and again abso-fucking-lutely but bro also had all his friends turn against him and was tortured by the FBI who he didn't want hurting his family like it's not so black and white at all), and maybe most of all the fact that Nicky genuinely *was* trying to be there for Taylor post-reuiniting in Hell... Combining all those things, it's not that I think Taylor is wrong to decide still that his dad wasn't there for him before so he doesn't want him now, as sad as that is I think it's still very understandable and certainly *interesting*, but the *cruelty* in how he delivered that blow is what came as a bit of a shocker to me and just doesn't feel good to me with. Well with all those other things I mentioned. Again, that's if we're keeping this interaction at the very end here, having Taylor chew out his dad the way he did way earlier could have been great.

IS. Is where I'm currently at with that I think? Yeah lol. Like there's more thoughts for sure but I would surely go on several tangents haha.

#dndads #thanks for the ask hehe- uh I hope it's okay if I put this in the dndads tag but lmk if you'd rather not!#dndads spoilers #dndads s2 ep 53 #taylor swift #nicky freeman #nick foster #asks #dungeons and daddies #anyways putting Nicky in happy shippy situations post-canon snskskkw #Then there's the interesting point that is his relationship with *his* dad... But anyways lol

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hecatesbroom · 12 days

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How I organise my (fic) writing in Notion

@this-geek wondered how I organised my works in Notion, and considering I'm nothing if not always happy to ramble about anything concerning lists and sorting my various things, here we are ;) thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about this haha

Under the cut because I have unfortunately rambled quite a bit (sorry!)

Okay so first off: I really only use Notion for my fic writing (I prefer to work on original projects in physical notebooks or Word, for reasons unknown to even me) and I only keep my first drafts in here. I move on to Google Docs for second drafts (again, who knows why I do this? I sure don't!) Anyway, onto the organisation:

This is what my main page looks like! I have some fancy sidebars I never really use, the to do list is horribly outdated, and I haven't updated that quote (from one of my favourite book series: The Locked Tomb) in ages, but I still think it looks nice!

The thing this is mainly about, though, is the part in the middle that says "all fics". This is what Notion calls a database. It's basically one gigantic collection of pages (in my case: fics) that you can add tags to and display in various different ways. I prefer gallery view because it allows me to add a picture to the overview if I want to. I used to do this for my Locked Tomb fics and it looked pretty fun:

The thing is that it's also a lot of work to find pictures to match your fics (and nowadays I'm more focused on writing than all the thing surrounding it) so my Golden Girls overview looks more like this! I still like the gallery view because it gives you a little preview of every wip :)

As you can see, there's lots of different tags under the titles. The stuff you see in this view is a quick overview (mostly to help with sorting, so all my posted wips line up, and the rest shows up according to which state of unfinishedness they're currently in)

When you click any fic in this view, you'll be taken to the actual fic, and its complete overview of tags & info! I like to keep track of a lot of things (when I remember to, anyway). Here's a little overview for the things I tracked for the finish line :)

Created: shows me the date I started the document (and therefore the fic). Very useful! I love this feature a lot

Fandom: is mainly there for organisation purposes! I set my gallery view to toggle per fandom, so it's all sorted into neat little sections thanks to this tag

Characters: pretty self explanatory

Type: I've got several categories here: "one-shot", "multi-chapter", "drabble", "ficlet", and (reserved for one AU in particular) "i honestly don't know anymore"

Status: again, there's quite a few options for this one: "plotting", "writing draft 1", "1st draft", "2nd draft", "finished", "posted", "hiatus" and "abandoned" (which I rarely use)

Quick summary: is where I play around with my ao3 summary whenever I'm bored and don't really feel like writing

Draft 1 wc: I usually just put the final word count for the first draft there, unless I remember to track individual writing sessions (in which case I add those word counts as well, like in the example above, because I love looking back on the process!)

Draft 2 wc: I tend to completely retype a fic into my google docs for the second draft. Once I've done that I put the end result into my Notion doc

Finished wc: after I've reread and edited my 2nd draft, and possibly managed to have it all get a little out of hand (like you can see in that doubled word count for the finish line, lol) I put the finished word count here!

WC goal: is just a fun way to see what my initial idea was for the fic (I try to set a goal when I've got a general idea of what I want the work to look like, and always end up exceeding it)

The rest of it is just my writing, basically! Scroll down from there and you get the body for the fic :)

I hope this was somewhat helpful! I'm not a pro at Notion by any means, but if you have any questions or need some help, feel free to ask! I'm happy to try to help out!

#notion #alys.txt #my writing #how does one tag this lmao #notion tour #is that a thing??#i think that's a thing

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basalamander-corner · 3 months

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OC Interview: Viridian

Thank you so much for the tag @gummybugg and sorry it took so long for me to get to it, but here I am! This has been in my drafts for soooooooo long so hopefully it lives up to your expectations haha!

This interview features Viridian, from my main wip The Shifting Tides!

I'll tag @hollyannewrites @hallwriteblr @airic-fenn @sparrowrising @tate-lin @lexiklecksi @charlies-storybook @lshark-cs @joswriting @thesorcerersapprentice @hippiewrites and @betweenthetimeandsound! And anyone else who wants to join in, just say I tagged you!

Question 1! Are you named after anyone?

Viridian shifts in his chair a little, seeming perfectly at ease with himself. A smile appears, pearly-white teeth showing in a not-too-friendly sort of way. Rather, he seems joyful at this question, all too eager to answer it.

"My ancestors, quite obviously." He waves a hand dismissively. "Lord Viridian the First. King Viridian the Second. And so on." His eyes suddenly narrowed, and he scoffed. "We don't really talk about Viridian the Third."

Question 2! When was the last time you cried?

As you move on to the next question, he frowns. It seems to catch him off guard, and he wets his lips in focus.

"I don't cry." He lies directly through his teeth. But something flashes behind his eyes... a memory, perhaps? Whatever it is, his hand flung upwards to gently rub at a scar on his wrist. What could it be?

Question 3! Do you have kids?

Your third question has him perking up again, and he drops his hands to smile.

"Not yet," he purrs. "Though I certainly would want some. Adopted, fostered, biological... I don't really care." His eyes turned slightly wistful and glassy, as though he's imagining that day. And who he may have kids with.

Question 4! Do you use sarcasm a lot?

His smile turns into a sneer.

"All the time."

Question 5! What's the first thing you notice about people?

This question makes him think, and he furrows his brows. You're almost worried he won't respond, but then his eyes snap back up.

"Their insecurities, honestly," he admits, almost sheepishly. "It's easy to tell when you look them in the eyes. And once you know what makes them tick, it's easy enough to pick them apart piece by piece."

Question 6! What's your eye color?

He reached up to stretch his eyelids, showing off his eyes. They're a deep emerald green with an almost bluish tint. There's almost... silver speckles like stars within them as well. Curious. He doesn't verbally respond.

Question 7! Scary movies or happy endings?

His sneer comes back, and he answers immediately.

"Scary. Obviously."

Question 8! Any special talents?

He doesn't hesitate before showing off on old scimitar.

"Swordplay. Simple enough, yeah?" He stretched out, crossing one leg over the other. "A good talent for a pirate king, no?"

Question 9! Where were you born?

His brows furrow again, but then he shrugs lackadasically. "No idea. T'was on a ship in the middle of the sea. S'what my father told me, anyway."

Question 10! What are your hobbies?

He points his sword at you, though not in a overly threatening way. Instead, his smile turns chilly and he looks unamused. "Next question."

Question 11! Do you have any pets?

His chilly demeanor is gone, and he easily shrugs. "I think I had a cat when I was younger, but I'm sure she ran away. I would have too with who my father was, heh."

Question 12! What sort of sports do you play?

"Never played any." His words are laced with a smile. "Unless you call running from royal authorities to be considered a sport."

Question 13! How tall are you?

Viridian stands up, and then does a little spin. He's clearly flexing his height over you, since he's quite a bit taller than most. "About this tall."

Question 14! Favorite subject in school?

"Never went to school." He shrugs. "Nothing formal, anyway. I had some tutors and was taught to read, but mostly on my own time. I liked reading about the history of poets." He frowns, realizing he must have revealed too much.

Question 15! Dream job?

At the last question, he looked as though he's breathing a sigh of relief. But he quickly covers it up with one of his arrogant smirks. Still, there's an air about him that seems tired. "Killing innocents, pillaging towns for silver, kidnapping nobles... take your pick."

His eyes give off his lies.

#writeblr #the shifting tides wip #tag game

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Hey there! Hope y'all are doing well. I have a small question that, I guess, is kind of a big one in the end. I'm a transgender queer person who feels drawn to the LDS Church and have been investigating for a while. I'm just kind of hung-up on nerves and the current doctrine towards queer people it has. Do you have any advice or reassurance for me? Any food for thought? P.S. Sorry if any of this is worded inappropriately, and thank you in advance. :-)

Hi anon! Your ask is worded perfectly, you have no need to worry. I'm transgender and queer myself, so you're in exactly the right place!

I totally understand your hang up about the queerphobic policies the church is pushing right now. I wish I could tell you to just jump on in, the water's fine haha, but church leadership is definitely struggling to know what to do with us right now. It can be terribly painful. I'm sure you know what you're getting into, but I'd feel remiss if I didn't tell you that as much as I love the church and I'll live and die a Mormon, it can hurt. It's hurt me, in fact, in ways I've only begun to unpack within the past few years. I've had to put forward a concentrated effort to develop my understanding of Mormonism as a queer person and how it relates to me because my experience is often not prioritized. I've had to DIY it a little bit in order to make it fit.

But! Where the church has been a force of pain in my life, it's also uplifted me tremendously. I love our doctrine and our scripture and, most of the time haha, I even love our unique religious culture! I really, sincerely believe that the church is true. In spite of bad policies, the church has brought me closer to God than anything else in my life. This might be the part that's appealing to you, so it's probably something you're familiar with. What's more is that our community here of queer Mormons is nothing short of fabulous. Interacting with the queerstake and tumblrstake tags have really made a positive impact on my life. You'll meet some awesome folks here. A burden is lighter when you share it!

So here's the sum of my life as queer Mormon: church policy sucks really bad. But policy isn't doctrine, and our doctrine is life changing and beautiful to me. The policy will one day change--it's just a waiting game until then. Church members I meet at my ward weekly are lovely, friendly, understanding. You'll meet the occasional asshole, but for every asshole, I've met 3 other members who go out of their way to greet me or express solidarity with me. The membership of the church is, on the whole, sweet and eager to be loving. The community of queer Mormons is all the more so, and they make the burden of a painful church policy easier to bear. My real life, day to day experience with the church members near me is positive and uplifting.

Deciding whether or not to be baptized is a big choice and I can't perfectly vouch for a church who's policies are so upside down right now, but I can pretty confidently tell you that Mormon churches are generally positive places to be. Come hang out in the tags with us on Sundays! If you're nervous to go to church alone--been there done that--try to sit with the missionaries. They've always been very sweet to me as a visibly queer person and they'll introduce you to folks. You might be interested in the book Queer Mormon Theology by Blair Ostler, which I'm in the middle of right now and loving. I've also been obsessed with the book Living on the Inside of the Edge by Christian Kimball, which is about how to be a Mormon who doesn't fit the mold and still be happy here. And if you have any more questions or want to chat about it more, you can always send more asks or even DMs. <3 And keep me updated how things go! I hope you have a really good experience at church! And welcome to Queerstake!

#queerstake #tumblrstake #lds #mormon

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ccscocoapuffs · 10 months

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Jim Hopper X Reader Part 1

Note: (request) You're a graffiti artist and one night you accidentally tag Hopper’s cabin. He catches you but as you're an old friend, who recently returned to Hawkins, he gives you a deal. He'll let you go if you spend the night being ravished by him in the interrogating room. How could you say no? I’m willing to admit I fucked up. I’ve done graffiti for years now and not once have I ever tagged the wrong fuckin place. Let alone a cops place. Part of me is glad I'm in the back seat of Hopper’s car being taken to the station. At least its Hopper. “Come on, Hop you know I didn’t mean it I’ve done this shit for years now, genuine mistake” “I still gotta take you in, you fuckin graffitied my house” “Good to see your still a hot head, hop” “ I should’ve known when you rolled back in that you’d be back to that graffiti shit” “what can I say its a hobby” “Its illegal” “Oh come on, Jim we go back you know that let this one slide, it won’t happen again” “we’ll about that when we get to the station” “Ughhhh”. Hopper was never easy to persuade, never has been. I know good and well I ain’t getting out of this one easy, starting to regret being grateful its Hopper. We pulled into the parking lot of the station, which to no surprise was nearly empty given it was a little past midnight. Hopper helped me out of the back seat and guided me inside the small scaled building, making sure he continued to throw countless grumpy complaints my way as he walked. At the front desk sat the sole officer on duty for that night, Officer Callahan. “Holy Shit….um chief isn’t that?” “Yeah yeah I’m bringing her in” “Hi Phil” “Hey, Y/N, i haven’t seen you sense” “high school, prom night?” “Well yeah” “Sorry to break up this reunion her but you graffitied my damn house! And i have to do a lot of very shitty paperwork because of that so Phil go ahead and go home” “You sure chief?” “Go home Phil” “Right um.. Ok um bye Y/N” “Bye Phil”. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes as I watched Phil scurry out with his car keys in hand. “You still bossing Callahan around, Hop? Here I was thinking you’d become a sweetheart” “Haha very funny now come on” we walked down the hallway just a little into the interrogation room. It was a dimly lit and slightly cold but yet hopper cuffed me to the table anyhow. “So listen Y/N, you obviously have got yourself in a load of shit again….i’m prepared to make you a deal” “oh, one of Jim Hopper’s famous deals…. last deal i made with you I ended up watching Lonnie Byers get decked in the face” “He had it coming” “true….but isn’t that a crime…. Officer?” “You want the deal or not?” “Lay it on me” “I’m sick of hearing about you tagging places in Hawkins with that spray paint shit, So I think you need a lesson” “A lesson?” “Remember before you left….the lesson I taught you then?”. Jesus Christ how could I forget that? I spent most of the night with my legs folded to my chest screaming Hopper's name for all of Hawkins to hear. “Yeah hop…I remember” “do we have a deal?” “......deal”.

#stranger things #hopper x reader #jim hopper #chief hopper #stranger things x reader #castiel x reader #stranger things fanfiction #part 1

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distort-opia · 2 years

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I love your Batman meta related posts, and I enjoy reading through them. I’ve noticed that a common theme in some of them revolve around Bruce being an abusive parent. I’m sorry if this is too much to ask, but may you please go over some examples of Bruce being abusive to the batfam, and how it’s not an OOC characterization for him?

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my occasional Batman thoughts. Indeed, I've expressed more than once that I do believe Bruce is an abusive parent -- though I feel like others before me have articulated the reasons for it far better. Which is why I will offer some of my opinions below, but I will also redirect you to a couple of metas on this topic I myself agreed with and found interesting, which contain examples of Bruce being abusive (with comic receipts a lot of the time): here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here... look, pretty much go through the “Batman’s C+ parenting” tag of bitimdrake’s blog :)) Many bingeable good metas to read.

I think it's very important to note that abuse is a heavy and complicated topic. People perceive and deal with abuse very differently; and people become abusers in different ways. You can certainly encounter individuals who maliciously and intentionally use their power or privilege to abuse others, but more often than not it's not that simple. It's not that black and white. Sometimes, a parent might genuinely love their child, but they might have no idea how to express themselves healthily or raise them, and they might end up doing a lot of emotional damage to their child because of it. And in my opinion, Bruce falls in the second category. He doesn't intend to harm his children, emotionally or physically -- but he ends up doing it nonetheless, again and again. That’s not to say Bruce can’t be a good parent. He has been; he’s supported the Family, he’s praised them, he’s shown them he cares, and I’m pretty sure he’d die for them if he needed to. And that’s the most interesting part: he’s a realistic parent with abusive tendencies. He’s human. He’s fallible. He loves his children and he tries his best, and he’s learned a lot over time; but he also makes a lot of mistakes.

I’ll go into more detail on each type of abusive behavior he displays (so warning for that), and why I don’t consider it OOC, under the cut. Because I was like ‘haha I’ll just link some metas’ but then I got long again. Sigh.

It's a joke that's made a lot, how Batman is supposed to be a loner, and yet he has one of the most extensive Families and ally circles in DC. But once you get to know the character, it's not at all a contradiction. Bruce lost his family, and that trauma shaped him. It's the basis of Batman. It makes perfect sense that he'd yearn to create one of his own... but the problem is, his desire for connection is many times outweighed by his absolute, paralyzing fear of it. If he has a family, if he has people he cares about, then he can lose them. Bruce is terrified of loss, and this fear is one of the main roots of his pattern of emotional abuse.

This pattern tends to manifest in three forms. The first is neglect. He distances himself from his children, treats them as soldiers in his neverending war on crime, keeps them at arms length -- both because he wants it to hurt less if he loses them, and because he's never developed a healthy way of dealing with his own or others' emotions. In many ways, it's self-preservation, and not just towards the Family. In general, Bruce's repression, intellectualization, and emotional distancing is a way to avoid being hurt. This drives his belief that emotional attachments are, in the end, a weakness. He can't focus on the Mission if he's constantly worried about the people fighting alongside him... but he also needs them. And here one of Bruce's darker traits come in, too: his ruthlessness. He can't be everywhere all at once, he can't operate alone and be as efficient as when having a small army of trained soldiers at his side. For the sake of the Mission being fulfilled, and with the goal of protecting Gotham and saving as many people as possible, he allows the Batfamily to exist. Bruce is capable of 'turning off' his emotions and only acting in the interest of a higher goal, in a way that's hurt and pissed off his friends and Family multiple times. I'm not at all saying he doesn't love them, or care about them. That's the crux of the matter. He does care, and he's afraid of what happens when he cares, which again and again prompts him to act cold and distant and emotionally push them away. But, ironically enough, it's this exact same issue that leads him to display the third kind of emotionally abusive behavior: excessive control.

Bruce has been shown to be invasive and manipulative, wanting the Family to follow his orders and punishing them in various ways when they don’t -- because, if you're terrified of losing something, one way to ensure you're not going to lose it is to contain it, and never take your eyes off it. Carefully control it. See, he can't entirely cut all ties, both because he loves the Family and because he needs them from a utilitarian point of view. But he can try to emotionally protect himself by distancing, and he can try to protect them by controlling them... by knowing everything that goes on in their lives, and (sadly) trying to get them to make choices he would make. He’s got a bit of a thing when it comes to rewarding the Family for acting the same way he does. It’s a complicated mix of Bruce’s arrogance, God complex and that controlling overprotective streak I mentioned; it’s ‘I think of every worst-case scenario and prepare for everything and train for everything and essentially try to become God, so if you act the same way I do, you will be safer and less likely to get hurt.’

The third form of his emotionally abusive pattern is the expectation for others to prioritize and handle his emotions. This pretty much follows the other two kinds; Bruce does say very hurtful things, he pushes people away, he keeps secrets and refuses to ask for help or include his children in intimate aspects of his life; but he also expects them to not let him do it, and it's... this one is really tough. I don't think it's ever quite hit him, the realization of his egocentrism: the way he makes so many things about himself. His emotions and his state of being are the priority, for his kids, and they always watch out for Bruce's anger, for his self-destructive tendencies, for signs of him retreating so they can pull him back from the brink, and the thing is, that's not their job. The kid is not supposed to take care of the parent, it's supposed to be the other way around. But more often than not, it's not Bruce handling his childrens' emotions, it's them navigating his. Dick and Tim, especially, are subject to this. Hell, Tim basically became Robin because he saw how Bruce was spiralling and went 'is no one gonna take care of that??', stepping into the role himself when Dick refused to (and good for him). And thing is, while a huge part of why Bruce adopted and trained them is empathizing with their traumas and caring about them, another part of it is... a need for grounding himself. Bruce knows he's always walking the line. He knows he's got a lot of darkness that he's always fighting to keep contained, and he can't manage it alone. He keeps himself human through his connections, his attachments; his Family, most of all. And so, it's not surprising that his children end up having to chase Bruce and figure out his emotions and take care of him, make him socialize and act like a person -- it's part of why Bruce forged these relationships in the first place. But it's still not fair to any of them. And it's impacted them in various unhealthy ways. There's certainly an argument to be made that some of them began to base their value, and self-worth, in how useful they were to Bruce. Bruce's approval is something that's so deeply craved in the core Family circle, and it's... sigh. It's downright insidious, sometimes. Bruce does so many shitty things, but they keep coming back, often at token signs of apology from Bruce or barely any crumbs at all.

And if it were only that. But Bruce's grief and his fear of loss always turn to anger. Batman is fueled by that anger, and Bruce has... lots of issues in dealing with it and venting it in a healthy way (see the above general issues in handling his own emotions). And so, you have the pattern of physical abuse, and not just the emotional I described above. In his grief and his anger, Bruce has exploded and hit his children more than once. It's tough to say who suffered more from this: Dick or Jason. Maybe Jason, since Bruce's tremendous amount of guilt and self-hatred towards him just turns into more anger, and that translates into even more potential violence. Especially when Jason breaches Bruce's rules. He gets very angry when anyone breaches his imposed rules, especially the no-killing one, and here’s where his harmful need for absolute control and some of that arrogance come in. Bruce justifies this kind of behavior in various ways (and the narrative does too, because it has to -- Batman has to be the hero), the most prevalent excuse being his treatment of them as soldiers, or a downright refusal to admit he’s even viewed as a father figure by them. This is an overarching issue in itself, his reluctance to admit he’s wrong.

In the end, so much of this has roots in Bruce’s trauma, which is the main reason why I don’t see it as OOC. He tries to save everyone because he couldn’t save his parents back then. He’s so controlling because he cannot even conceive of ever being that helpless again; he’s terrified of losing the people he cares about and still so incandescently angry at the criminals that took them away. Needless to say, he’s plenty neurodivergent, too. And disappearing for over a decade and training for being Batman, being away from Alfred and having his parents taken away at such a young age... never afforded him the opportunity to learn healthy ways of emotionally regulating himself. Neither did it teach him to reach out to others in a healthy way. And all the resulting issues, that he’s never truly dealt with constructively, converge in all the ways Bruce has fallen into abusive behaviors as a parental figure.

Hope you’ve found this an interesting read! I tried to keep it as general as possible, seeing as the metas before I’ve linked are a lot more specific. I also want to assert that this is my personal assessment of Bruce’s character, and that (obviously) everyone is free to create their own interpretation; I take no issue with people who prefer to headcanon and write Bruce solely as a good parent. But the canon reality of him not being one does exist, and is still interesting to dissect.

#thank you for the ask anon!#in the end I did write meta too #Bruce you truly contain multitudes #asks #batman #bruce wayne #batman meta #bruce wayne meta #batfam #batfam meta #abuse #abuse cw #my meta

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phdmama · 7 months

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20 questions for fic writers!

HUGE thank you to @sugareey-makes-stuff @kingsofeverything @xanthippe74 for tagging me in this one!! Sorry it's taken me so long to get to it!!

How many works do you have on AO3?

208! That's not including the large number of Tumblr drabbles I need to post for archival purposes!

2. What's your total AO3 Word Count?

1,066,342 <- which OMG

3. What fandoms do you write for?

I started in 1D (Larry mostly though I've done a couple of threesomes) and then I shifted to HP - I think I've only written main Drarry? I've dabbled a tiny bit in Stucky and I've written one 911 Buddie fic (but I'm working on another one!)

4. What are your top 5 fics by Kudos?

My top one is on that's co-written and has that number of kudos due to the other author, so for the ones that are just mine:

I Like the Way You Move for Me (Drarry)

Feels Like Coming Home (Larry)

Beautiful Madness (Drarry)

Tell Me How You Like It (Drarry - outsider POV)

Is This Love? (Drarry)

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

I really try but I struggle to keep up with them - not because I get so many comments haha, but I do that "get behind spiral out feel terrible" thing way too often!

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

I don't tend to write angst-y endings, because I really need a happy ending but I've got a couple of really short painful things! Unsurprisingly, these are all microfic/vignette sorts of things!

The Ghost of You (Drarry, microfic, post-MCD)

Here Without You (Drarry, vignette, post-breakup)

What's Left Behind (Drarry, vignette, MCD) wow I just reread this one and FUCK ME I AM A MONSTER

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

Unhhhh most of them honestly! I will say, I do SOMEtimes VERY RARELY put some pain on the journey to HEA so if I had to guess, I'd say that all of me (loves all of you) (Drarry) is probably my most unabashedly sappy no-angst fluff.

8. Do you get hate on fics?

Not to my face anyway! I'm sure there are people who don't like my writing but I think they ignore me more than anything! One of the perks of being a very small writer, I think!

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

Sure do! For kind, I write slash, I guess you'd call it (gay), almost all of it M/M. I have one girl!fic. I don't really write too much kink, I'd say most of what I do is pretty vanilla. Healthy communication is my kink, I guess!

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written?

Ummm off the top of my head, no?

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not to my knowledge. I read one fic that was not a plagiarism of my actual work but was literally the exact same plot, the exact same story beats, the exact same setting etc. I am well-aware there's nothing new under the sun but I read it and was like, unhhh. It's one of my greatest fears honestly - accidentally taking someone's fic!

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Not that I know. I've been approached, but I'm not comfortable with it.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Yup! Twice! Both in the Larry fandom. One was with one other writer (who's long gone from fandom as far as I know) and one (Wine Not) I wrote with a big group of people who've become some of my absolute closest friends!

14. What’s your all-time favourite ship?

I don't have one specific. The ones I write for, I obviously feel very very strongly about, but the bummer for me is that when I'm writing in a particular pair, I don't read anything in that pairing! I also don't read for the ship, but for the story and the writing, so I read in a LOT of different pairings!

15. What’s a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

Fuck me, so many.

16. What are your writing strengths?

Oof, I'm not sure! I'm not a trained writer by any means. I think I do scene setting pretty well?

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

Pacing, for sure. It's really hard and I can get bogged down in the "and then THIS happened and then THIS happened and then THIS happened" - I'm so linear, so I have to push myself there.

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?

Generally no. I've sprinkled in a few words here and there, but I wouldn't do much of it, and if I had to, I would 1000% find someone to help me with it and not rely on Google translate.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Larry. Still writing there and kinda following along a bit but I'm not active in that fandom anymore other than the writing.

20. Favourite fic you’ve written?

I'm not sure I have one fav fic - I'd say I'm really proud of my long (for me) fics! Those are hard for me, and there's a couple that are really really personal. But I have to say, Maybe You're the Difference (Drarry) is one I really like and am really proud of. I worked so so hard on it.

I feel like I'm late on this one, so I'll call this a general tag (FOR REAL I HONESTLY MEAN IT) - if you want to do this, DO IT and tag me!! xox

#my writing #self fic recs

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