#not to be a boomer but we need to go back to asking people you trust for advice instead of random influencers on the internet
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Also bc i see "advice" like "make him jealous (it'll make him love you more!)" and i would rather Not. I know what jealousy feels like and it's miserable and I don't want to inflict that on someone I should love👍
#so if they tell you ''make him feel like he can't trust you bc it'll make him love you more'' do you think the rest of their advice is good#not to be a boomer but we need to go back to asking people you trust for advice instead of random influencers on the internet#if you wanna be single and have fun ask your auntie who never married#if you wanna get married ask the happily(!!!!!) married people in your life#if you want a good career and education ask the accomplished people in your life. etc etc.#we need to go back to being connected to our communities instead of the internet.
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Flustered | F. Hargreeves
pairing: five hargreeves x fem!reader
wc: 903
warnings: sexual innuendo?
synopsis: ever since five retried, he’s been a lot more affectionate with you
requests: CLOSED
prompts:
043: “Your hands are really soft.”
054: “They have everyone.”
“Not you.”
“I’m the exception.”
067: “Nice hickey. Where’d you get it?”
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“Hi, Luther, Klaus, Diego!” You greet happily. Five doesn’t bother and just pulls out his chair.
“What’s wrong?” Later said through a mouthful of Chinese takeout. “You look happy.”
You come up next to Five, and he pulls a chair out for you, making your cheeks heat up at the small action. “Why can’t he be happy?”
“Well, he’s Five. Always so… bitter.”
You shrug. “They hate everyone.”
“Not you.”
“I’m the exception.”
“I am plenty happy,” Five spoke, taking a seat. “Had a nap and shvitz, what does a man need?”
“Brother’s who don’t eat like barn animals?” Klaus suggests.
Both Diego and Luther look to Klaus, mouths full of noodles, proving his point.
You sit down, smiling at the three brothers. You're dressed in the same thing as Five, a soft bathrobe that says “Hotel Obsidian.”
Klaus grins at you, and you raise a brow. “Nice hickey. Where’d you get it?”
“What?” You practically scream, pulling back the collar of your bathrobe.
Diego snickers, “Seems like Five got a little more than a Shvitz.”
Luther nods. “Yeah, (Y/N) looks like she’s gonna die of embarrassment.”
Klaus claps. “Oh my god, I’m so happy for you two! How was it?”
Five blinked at his brother. “It’s none of your business.”
“Oh, why not? We’re bros!”
Five sighs, looking at you, then back to Klaus. “It was… nice.” You basically die in your seat at his choice of wording. He notices and chuckles, grabbing your hand in his. The three brothers whistle, and you shrink further into your seat.
“Your hands are really soft,” He whispers in your ear.
“Five!” You whine, feeling like you might explode at all the attention and affection. You and Five mostly kept your relationship on the down-low, seeming it was the most concerning issue the past month.
“So I’ve been thinking through our little timeline snafu, and I’m pleased to report that in my professional, expert opinion: we are totally in the clear.”
“Awesome!”
“Huh.”
“Great! So everything’s totally fine?” Luther asked.
“More or less. I mean,” Five hesitates, smiling. “There is one small thing. But it’s nothing we can’t manage.”
Five hands you one of the carry-out boxes, “Choi mein, your favorite.” And you smile softly, mumbling a thanks to him. He just smiles back, “Anytime.” And your stomach flips when he presses a soft kiss to your cheek. You actually think you might die this time.
“So, spit it out, boomer!” Diego mumbles through his noodles.
“Fine, Diego, it’s like this. Dad didn’t adopt us as babies, but those babies still existed here,” Five explained as you take a bite of your own meal.
Klaus frowns. “Awww.”
“We just grew up in different places with different people.”
“So?” Diego questions.
“So where are they now? Odds are we each have identical versions of ourselves walking around out there living completely different lives.”
Luter gasps excitedly. “Our doppelgängers!”
“That’s a made-up word,” Klaus dismisses.
“No, no, I learned all about this in Texas. Tell them about the paranoid psychosis, Five!”
“It’s paradox,” You correct.
“Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, I thought you said this wasn’t a problem?”
“Okay, yes,” Five admits. “Technically, if you’re near your Doppel for too long, you’ll go insane. So if you ever see your other self—”
“Kill them.”
“Sleep with them.”
“… avoid them."
“What the hell is wrong with you?” Luther asked, giving both his brothers a skeptical look.
“Oh, come on, as if you wouldn’t climb Luther mountain,” Klaus teases. The look on Luther’s face tells you enough about what he’s thinking.
“Wait, how are we supposed to guarantee we don’t cross paths with ourselves?”
“Easy. I mean, we’re the Benetton of superheroes, born all around the world until dad brought us here, which he no longer did. Doppel’s probably aren’t even in the same time zone as us.”
“That’s true,” Luther mumbles.
Diego nods. “Yeah.”
“Would you pass the moo shu?” Five asked, reaching across the table, and Luther does so. Suddenly, Diego leaves in a rush, and you shrug it off.
“So how long have you two been…” Klaus trails off, wiggling his eyebrows.
“Gross, Klaus,” Five said, before adding. “We’ve been together for a while now.”
“Oh, wow,” Klaus sighs. “That’s so cute. I mean, (Y/N) is so sweet, and you’re so… you!”
You giggle at that, and Five rolls his eyes, “Thanks, Klaus.” Five grabs his takeout and a pair of chopsticks before taking your hand and helping you off your seat.
“You didn’t have to do that, Five,” You mumble, tucking a piece of hair behind your ear.
“I know, darling, but I wanted to,” He replies, and you swear you’re gonna pass out.
Five must notice because he waves his brothers goodbye and leads you back to the hotel room. His hand intertwines with yours, and your face is even hotter now.
“You’re easily flustered, darling,” Five said, opening the door to his room.
“You’re not usually so forward, that’s all,” You shrug.
“Well, I’m retired, so I get to spend the rest of my life loving you.”
You hide your face in your hands at his comment. “Five!”
He chuckles, peeling your hands away carefully. “There you are, pretty girl.” Five cups your face in his hands, pressing a tender kiss to your lips that has you internally screaming.
“The rest of our lives is just gonna be this,” He promises.
“Really?”
“Really.”
— END —
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I've always wondered.
If we stick to canon Solo Leveling knowing that Sung Jinwoo is immortal (right??), what's he going to do when his wife is dead, his sister has passed away, and like he's got few social connections to stick around for? Oh and the Rulers reminding him again that it's not good for him to keep sticking around Earth any longer.
So Sung Jinwoo hops to another world. Another Earth like planet. And since I'm still on a DC Universe kick, I think you might be able to guess where I'm going with this.
Sung Jinwoo sets up shop. He's still a detective helping solve murders. He thinks this is basically the same Earth as before, minus a few differences. He goes about like how he did before, unrealizing just how evolved technology has become because he doesn't really use it that much. (Wow, what a boomer.)
Things go out of control quickly, not that he realizes it. People NOTICE that this new detective is a suspiciously high rate of solving cases. He's pretty efficient too. Oh and notice how he seems to talk to thin air and the shadows? "He's a meta" is the quick conclusion people draw. "He's trying to stay low key."
"True, imagine what the baddies would try to do if they knew someone could speak to the dead."
"Just imagine what rich people could do. I bet that Bruce Wayne person would pay fortunes to speak to that murdered adoptive son of his."
The Gotham locals keep the secret real quiet. They appreciate the guy. Still, they can't help themselves. Grief hits hard.
Someone approaches him asking if he could help them say a few words to a brother that was just killing in a car accident three days ago on the way to visit family.
Like dominos, more requests starts piling in.
Naturally that's where one Tim Drake with too much time on his hands notices Sung Jinwoo too. He's not yet approached Batman, still hoping that Batman can snap out of his funk, that maybe Nightwing would go back and be the Robin that Batman needs.
Basically give me an AU where Tim gets adopted by Sung Jinwoo instead and everyone's convinced that Sung Jinwoo is trying to hide the fact that he's a meta no matter how much Jinwoo protests otherwise.
Jinwoo was never trained in covert ops after all. Plus he doesn't like fame but he also doesn't mind it. (He's apathetic to it and people's perceptions of him is more accurate way of portraying it.)
#solo leveling#sung jinwoo#solo leveling ideas#dc universe#tim drake#batman#dc comics#dc comcis#Tim Drake becomes Sung Jinwoo's son instead of Robin AU
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just got home from work lol - a dq worker.
i had an idea of Time reacting to someone who worked as a fast food worker, specifically dairy queen cause of the potential for a funny interaction:
"oh yeah i worked for Dairy Queen™"
"you worked for lon lon ranch?"
"no there is literally a company named Dairy Queen.. i sold ice cream.."
and then starts a whole conversation on what the hell ice-cream is lmao.
gonna be very honest with you dq-anon hope you don't mind me calling you that I've only really heard of dairy queen through that one girl's tiktoks because they don't exist in the UK dvjcedfc one of my wives (@angry-trashcan) told me more about what they're like and I focused more on the ice cream/ customer service voice part of it - I hope you like it!
“So you've mentioned needing to get back to your own world for the sake of your job, if it's alright may I ask what just what it is?"
"hmm? Sure? it's not really private, the only reason I haven't talked about it is because it hasn't come up in conversation yet."
"I work at a place called Dairy Queen™ or at least I did, they might have fired me…"
Time looks like he's about to ask me a question, not that I can blame him. Our worlds are very different. I doubt he's heard of it ever before. Well, I know that because it doesn’t exist here.
"I don't think I've ever seen you at lon lon ranch before, well and the fact that you've already said you're not from Hyrule."
"... There's a company called Dairy Queen in my world. we sell ice cream."
There’s the look I expected from him, utter confusion. Hyrule really doesn't have anything in common with my own world, nothing I could compare to the chains anyway. How could the post-industrial era even hope to compare to a mediaeval land where magic actually exists?
“...Ice cream?”
Yeah, I shouldn’t have expected him to know what that was. Really though does Hyrule not have ice cream at all? It’s not hard to make; with magic, it can’t be too hard to make a freezer.
“It’s well, it’s frozen cream with sugar and flavour? Honestly, I’m not sure the best way to describe it when I can't just show you. For now, I’ll just say that it tastes amazing and that you’re missing out.”
“Maybe you could show me some time then, we should be able to find the correct ingredients at some of the villages here and Wild has a spare ice rod or two to freeze it.”
“Keep the money for more important supplies Time, it’s not that big of a deal.”
Here’s where I’d happily take bets with the others for if he was going to drop it or not, what with how he rarely drops lectures it wouldn’t surprise me if he didn’t drop it until I agreed with him. But he seems to have more respect for things that people don’t want to talk about with their past than accidents so who knows?
“Aside from that then, what is your work like?”
"It's work..? I mean the only real skills I picked up are accidentally tipping drinks on people and my 'service voice'."
Most of this is just going to be him all confused, isn't it? what I wouldn't do at this point to show him exactly what I mean…
"You haven't got any more questions have you?"
"... what was that?"
"well I can't show you most things are like where I work, but I can show you how I act around customers. So how can I help you sir?"
Laughing at his face was so easy at this point, the fear in his eyes at how much I can change my voice so easily, worse than it's been towards any monster he's faced on this journey.
He’s more worked up about my voice than the shadow…
“...please don’t do that again [name].”
“Come on Time, it can’t be that bad can it?”
“You - you can stop pulling that face Old man.”
He really does live up to that name, now I can’t help but wonder if ‘old man’ is Hyrule’s equivalent of boomer, from how they use it? How mean would it be to teach wind and wild what that means? Introduce Hyrule to ‘Ok boomer’. I’d just have to make sure time never learns what it means or that it's from my world.
“Can we just… just go back to explaining what ice cream is?”
“I think I would prefer to tease you more. But fine I can go back to trying to explain it better for you.”
#sorry this took a while for me to write!!#I've been really busy with work and uni prep!!#hopefully when I start uni I can be more consistent#linked universe x reader#link x reader#lu time#time x reader#moss✦answers#moss✦writes
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I REALLY need some Joel fluff where reader says to him “I have loved you with all of my soul”
SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG BUT I WENT OVERBOARD SO HOPEFULLY ITS OKAY
Kiss Me Once, and Kiss Me Twice
Pairing: rockstar!joel miller x actress!reader
Author’s note: hey remember when I said I was either gonna not write or write too much guess what happened
Summary: You and Joel finally get married [4.3k!!!!]
Warnings: wedding stress, quick quick mentions of smoking tobacco and marijuana, emotions, Hank Miller being the only southern boomer I care about, fluff :-)
When you were growing up and imagining your wedding day, you never saw yourself getting married in Texas. But once you're in the throes of wedding planning, you very quickly realize you don't want to get married in California. Too many people. Too much of a chance of the paparazzi crashing the wedding. Too close to home. Joel talks about the idea of getting married in your home town which you veto immediately. He starts listing every location significant to you two, New York, Ireland, Spain, and even Australia, but none of them feel right. At one point, you even think about suggesting you just go to the courthouse and file the paperwork, but you know Joel's family would be heartbroken if you didn't have a "real" wedding.
Filming has taken over a majority of your life, as it often does. Joel is in the process of creating his own record label with a studio to match. Ellie is looking at colleges and trying to figure out her next steps, while Sarah is already planning her move to Sacramento to pursue a job and her Master's degree. It feels like there will never be a right time for your wedding. One night, when you're on hour three of being hunched over your computer, looking at fucking floral arrangements, Joel comes up behind you and kneads relaxing circles into your neck with big hands. You sigh and lean back into him, pressing your head into his belly.
"I thought this was gonna be more fun." You mumble, and he laughs as he leans down to kiss the spot under your ear.
"And I thought I told you to hire a wedding planner." He says.
"I don't want a wedding planner. I just want a wedding."
"Well, honey," you can hear him trying to hold in his laughter at your stubborn pouting. To his credit, he pulls it together. "We can find a way to make that happen, but for now, why don't you take a break? You can tell me all your wedding ideas while I pack our bags for Texas." He says, his thumbs adding a little more pressure to your sore muscles, and you melt into him. He could've asked you for the moon right then, and you would've said yes.
"Only if you promise to tell me your ideas, too."
"Deal." He says as he shuts your laptop and scoops you out of your chair. You spend the rest of the night debating cake flavors, groomsmen and bridesmaids, and where you want to go on your honeymoon. It's technically still wedding planning but all the light-hearted parts of wedding planning. You're grateful for the distraction.
Two days later, you, Joel, Tommy, Maria, and the girls get on a flight back to Austin. Hank and Lucia are overdue for a visit anyways, and you figured getting out of California might help to clear your heads for a while. However, the boys immediately flee the scene when you arrive at the Miller Ranch. You and Lucia share a confused look as Hank leads them down a steep hill, pointing at a pasture and talking about something you can't hear, but decide to take it as an opportunity for girl time.
You, Lucia, Maria, Sarah, and Ellie spend the night drinking margaritas and exchanging stories. It's nice to giggle and talk with them like you're little girls again. In a way, they make you feel like you get a second chance at girlhood, and for that, you will always be grateful. Once it gets close to dinner time, the Miller men shuffle their way back inside the house, kick off their muddy boots, walk over to their partners, and kiss them sweetly.
As one big blended family, you make dinner together. Lucia delegates tasks while Hank and the girls steal pieces of chicken when nobody's looking. Joel pretends to need something from the fridge to slide past you and smack your ass as he does. Lucia catches him, hits his arm, and yells at him in Spanish about being nice to you. "Mamá!" Joel tries to defend himself, but you just give him a look and leave him to be lectured at by his mother. Once dinner is ready, you all sit at the long table in the dining room and continue to laugh, talk, and be a family. Maria asks questions about wedding planning while Lucia (lovingly) interrogates Ellie and Sarah about their love lives.
"Are you dating anyone, mija?" Lucia asks, gesturing to Sarah. Sarah shifts uncomfortably in her chair, and you know, even if she lied, her grandmother would see right through it.
"I actually met someone," she says. "His name is Ethan. He's a firefighter, and we met when someone pulled the fire alarm on campus."
"He's really nice, Mamá," Joel jumps in before Lucia can continue her questions, raising his eyebrows at her. "We really like him." He looks at you like he's trying to show you how supportive he's being of Sarah's relationship even though it took him multiple meetings and several talks with both of you to approve of his daughter's choices.
"Sarah, you didn't even tell her the best part." You poke, and Sarah sighs, already anticipating Lucia's reaction and making you smirk as you eat.
"There's a best part?" Lucia asks. "Well, now you gotta tell me."
"Ethan speaks Spanish," Sarah says. Lucia got so excited you would've thought the second coming of Christ was happening in her living room. She immediately starts talking about coming to LA to meet him and his family or even flying them out to Austin to see the ranch. You can't help but smile as you watch them conspire together.
Once everyone is full, the boys take the dirty plates to the kitchen to wash them while you and the other women put away the leftovers and clean the table. Joel waits until the dining room is back together before stealing you away from the chaos and bringing you outside. The sun setting over the Texas hill country takes your breath away as he walks you halfway between the house and the stables, with just enough acreage to not see too much of either. You can't believe how quiet it is out here. Once you get far enough out, Tommy and Hank come into view with little posts in the ground.
"What's this?" You ask Joel as you get closer, and he smiles. He takes his hand in yours and stops walking to look at you.
"I've been thinkin’, and I wanted to see what you thought about gettin’ married here." He says.
"On the ranch?"
"Look, we've already mapped it all out," he says, leaving your side to walk to one of the posts. "This could be the dance floor, and over here," he walks a few feet to another post. "This could be where the tables get set up," he gestures before walking back over to you and pointing to a big white oak tree a couple hundred feet away. "And we could have the ceremony under that tree. Dad and Tommy already said they would help me put up some of those fairy lights you like so much. We could make it really nice." He says, and you glance between him and Hank and Tommy.
"Is this what you guys did all afternoon?"
"Yes, ma'am," Hank says, and you smile. You look out at the painted sky with the wildflowers swaying in the breeze, and from this far out, you can see the comforting glow of light from the house. You can also spot a lazy Longhorn grazing in the pasture about half a mile away, completely unaware of the world around him. It's beautiful. And private. And so perfectly encompasses what you both want for the wedding.
"You don't have to make a decision right now. I know it's a lot, but I thought it'd be fun." Joel says. You wrap your arms around his neck and step into him, smiling when his hands find your waist.
"Let's do it." You say, and he lights up.
"Wait, really?"
"I never thought I'd say it, but yeah. Let's get married in Texas." The words are barely out of your mouth before he picks you up off the ground and spins you around giddily. He kisses you to seal the deal, and Tommy and Hank cheer from their spots.
After that, wedding planning really ramps up. You set an official date. You make Carolina your Maid of Honor, and Ryan agrees to stand in as your officiant after Lucia determines he's "just Catholic enough." Elizabeth gets the responsibility of ring bearer since she's a little older, while Victoria is the flower girl. You quickly add Sarah, Ellie, and Maria to your wedding party after assuring Ellie that she can wear whatever she wants. Joel makes Tommy his Best Man and asks his band to be his groomsmen. Even though Wayne is the only other guy in the band, they all say yes and don't even blink at the idea of having to fly to Texas.
The next few months are a blur of flower orders, cake tastings, schedule workarounds, and more. Carolina, Lucia, Maria, Sarah, and Ellie go dress shopping with you. You were initially just going to send some ideas to your stylist for her to make you a dress, but they were all vehemently against that idea. It takes a couple different stores and a handful of different dresses, but you finally find a sleek silk dress with a lace bodice that makes everyone, including you, cry when you stand in the mirror. Your bridesmaids find their outfits in no time, and Carolina gets cute little dresses for the girls.
You only invite the really important people and a photographer. You only tell a few people outside the guests and the wedding party when and where you're getting married. It's none of their business. This is just for your family. No outsiders. You don't even hire a DJ. Tommy just agrees to bring a big speaker, and you sit down to make a playlist with Joel about a month before the wedding.
Your crew of people descend upon Austin the week of your wedding, ready to work together to turn the Miller Ranch into a dream location. Thankfully, Hank and Lucia have gathered their own community of people and already have half the work done by the time you come up the long dirt driveway. Ryan helps Hank, Tommy, and his buddies hang lights in the tree. Carolina and Sarah help Lucia, and her friends put together centerpieces. Joel's band and Ellie set up tables and the dance floor. Whenever you or Joel try to help or lend a hand, someone ends up shooing you away and telling you to relax. They only listen to either of you when you're giving direction on how you want things to go.
You keep the Bachelor and Bachelorette parties to a minimum, only going out to a few bars far from Sixth Street and spending most of the time getting drunk in the guest house turned Bridal Suite. You're pretty sure Hank gave Joel and the groomsmen cigars, which is fine as long as they don't find out you gave the bridesmaids weed. It's nice to not have to worry about nosy people or cameras ruining the days leading up to your wedding. The quiet, giggly privacy is all you want. It also helps to clear your head when writing your vows.
From the beginning, you and Joel decided you wanted to write your own vows instead of using the archaic, pre-written ones. You just didn't know then how hard it would be to find the right things to say. You ask Carolina, Lucia, and Maria for advice, but they just tell you the same cheesy line of "writing from your heart." While it's incredibly sweet, it's not exactly helpful. The night before the wedding, Sarah and Ellie sneak into your room for one last sleepover before you marry Joel, and you ask them for help. You read them what you've already written and catch them both wiping tears as you recite it. They give you logical advice and stay up with you to rewrite your vows until they're perfect. You fall asleep with them tucked under your arms like babies despite them being twenty-two and eighteen.
In the morning, everyone piles into your room with plates of breakfast and mimosas from the main house. You're not allowed to leave the guest house because they think if you see Joel before the ceremony, it'll be bad luck. You're not sure you believe that, but you'll take the excuse to get other people to run things to and from the house. Ellie plays music from her speaker as everyone picks a corner to do their hair and makeup in, and you spend the first half of the day getting ready and spending time with the most important women in your life. They help you into your dress once the photographer arrives to take pre-wedding photos of you guys, but everyone is a crying mess once you're all dressed up with the dress, veil, and everything.
Many, many sweet words and hugs are exchanged, and the photographer catches all of them. Sarah and Ellie surprise you with new earrings from Joel and a beautiful necklace they picked out for the wedding. Sarah helps you put on the earrings while Ellie clasps the necklace around your neck. You give the girls rings that match the one you've been hiding in plain sight on your right ring finger for weeks now. "For as much as I'm promising to love your dad today, I'm also promising to love you guys with everything I am for as long as I am," you say, tears springing in your eyes as you hand the delicate rings to them. They're crying, too, but they're holding it together a little bit better than you are. "I'll always be here for you, no matter what. And I hope I never forget just how lucky I am to have two of the most extraordinary women in the world in my life." After all these years, it feels like you're finally becoming the family you always knew you were.
The rest of the day goes by way too fast. One minute you're hugging Sarah and Ellie, and the next, your arm is tucked under Hank's as your bridesmaids and goddaughters slowly walk down the aisle. Your heart is beating fast against your rib cage, and you feel like you can't breathe, but you know once you see Joel, you'll feel completely at peace. You go from fiddling with your bouquet to your engagement ring to even readjusting Hank's tie as Alex plays an instrumental version of your favorite ABBA song.
"Honey, look at me," Hank says gently. You meet his green eyes, and he smiles as he puts a hand over yours and squeezes. "Take a breath," he says. He demonstrates with an exaggerated inhale in case you forgot and you copy him. Together, you take three big breaths, and once the last of the Texas air leaves your lungs, Hank squeezes your hand again. "Now, I know I really shouldn't be sayin' this since that's my boy up there, but if you've gone and changed your mind, I'll bring my truck round the corner and drive you wherever you needa go." You laugh at his words and shake your head.
"I kinda love him, so I think I'll be okay, but thank you." You try to brush it off, but your anxiety still lingers. Hank nods and bumps you with his shoulder.
"For what it's worth, I was scared shitless the day I married Lucia." He whispers like it's a secret, and you look at him.
"Really?"
"Really," he confirms. "We were so goddamn young and thought we were so grown up. I remember seein' her walkin' down the aisle and just thinkin' bout how I was gonna support her and give her the life she deserved. I didn't know if I was man enough to do it. I almost started cryin' just cause of that."
"What changed?" You ask, and he chuckles, shaking his head. His hair moves with the wind, and for a second, you get a glimpse of what Joel could look like at his age. And it doesn't scare you.
"She smiled at me, and I was done for. I knew if I didn't marry her, I was gonna be kickin' myself for the rest of my life," he finds the back of Lucia's head as Tommy and Carolina pass her, and he smiles. "Still the best decision I ever made." You take a deep breath and realize the line of wedding party is getting shorter and shorter as each pair is dispatched down the aisle. Your heart is still beating fast, but you feel less sick and more excited about getting to see Joel after not seeing him all day. You squeeze Hank's hand again before sliding it under his arm and resting your head on his shoulder.
"Ready, baby girl?" He asks as he kisses your head, and you nod. With Hank's strong arm leading the way, you start walking down the aisle and immediately lock eyes with Joel. He starts crying, which makes you start crying so much you have to blink several times to see how handsome he looks in his suit. Hank kisses your cheek as you reach the aisle's end before hugging Joel and handing you off to him. You turn around, give Carolina your bouquet, and take Joel's hands.
"You look so beautiful," Joel whispers, and you sniffle.
"Thank you," you whisper back. "You look pretty handsome yourself."
"Gucci," he mouths, gesturing to his suit, and you nod your approval. It's silly enough to break the emotional tension as Ryan starts speaking, even though you're not really listening. He says something to appease Lucia's Catholic roots before talking about how important and beautiful marriage is, but you can't stop staring at Joel. It's only when Ryan says your name and the word 'vows' do you snap back to reality. Carolina quickly supplies you with the scribbled-on paper and a tissue because nobody knows you as well as she does, and you squeeze Joel's hand.
"Joel, it seems hard to remember a time when we weren't together and even harder to remember what my life was like before I met you. I did and accomplished so many important things, but nothing seemed as important or special once you and the girls came into my life. You three became my entire world, and for that alone, I will spend the rest of my life trying to repay you for that gift," you say. "When I was trying to write my vows, I honestly didn't know where to start. Instead of struggling by myself, I asked the two people who've been there since the beginning of our relationship: Sarah and Ellie. After giving me lots of advice and all but forcing me to add something about loving you even though you snore," you and Joel laugh.
"Sarah told me it might be a good idea to write about the very first time I realized I loved you, but when I started thinking about it, I realized I couldn't pinpoint one specific day or time. There was never a moment of clarity or realization when it came to you. Loving you came easily and naturally, like breathing, and once I realized it, I knew there was no going back. You were and still are the person I want to spend my life with. Our story is not traditional or necessarily one for the history books, and I think you'd agree with me," your voice catches in your throat, and Joel's thumb brushes against your knuckles softly.
"We've had setbacks and hard times. Everything from moving across the world to trying to remember who loaded the dishwasher last but through everything, you were my home. My safe place. My reason to keep going. And if historians in a hundred years pay us any attention, I hope they write about how protected you made me feel. I hope they talk about how we found ways to laugh together even when it felt hard. I hope they spend hours and hours lecturing about how much I loved you because I do. I have loved you with all my soul for as long as I can remember, and I will keep loving you like that until long after I forget the exact details of our first date. Thank you for choosing me." You sniffle, fold your paper back up, and wipe under your eyes with Carolina's tissue. Various sniffles and tears rake over your guests and wedding party as Tommy hands Joel his vows with wet eyes.
"When I first moved to LA with Sarah, I didn't know what was gonna happen. I didn't know I'd have another daughter, my band, or meet the love of my life. The day we met, I remember thinkin' I'd never known anybody as witty or smart as you, and I still think that. But now, after so many years, I know you're more than that. You're brave, kind, talented, hard-working, and way out of my league," he says, and you laugh. "The first time I remember realizin' just what an amazing person you are was when I told you about Sarah and Ellie. Other people would be freaked out or even upset if they found out the person they'd been datin' had kids. You weren't. You asked questions about them and were selfless with your time so I could be with the girls when they needed a little extra love and care. And when you met them, you treated them like you'd known them your whole life. You treated them like you're own," he squeezes your hand a little hard like he's trying to find the strength to continue. "That's when I knew I was gonna marry you,"
"I trusted you then with the two people closest to my heart and it's safe to say you'll always be the one I trust with the girls. You'll always be the one I trust to get me out of bed on time. You'll always be the one I trust to help me make fashion choices. You'll always be the one I trust to be patient with me and get coffee when we need to recharge because you're my person. I love you, and I'll love you when I'm old and wrinkly and can't hear for shit. And you'll know all my stories, and I'll know all your movies by heart, and we'll laugh for years and years. I can't wait to start forever with you." He almost wipes his eyes with his vows, and you quickly switch his hands, making him laugh.
I love you, he mouths.
I love you, too, you mouth back.
Everyone, including Ryan, takes a second to sit in their emotions before taking a deep breath and coming back together. He calls Elizabeth forward, and you exchange rings. Joel stands up a little straighter the second the gold band is placed on his left hand, and you smile. Ryan clears his throat, eyes shining as he stares at you two and opens his mouth.
"By the power vested in me by the state of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!" He announces. Your few guests cheer loudly as Joel cradles your face in his hands and kisses you. Wildflower petals scatter around you, and the sun is setting behind the altar, but nothing matters as much as your husband does now. He kisses you a few more times before finally pulling away and joining the cheering. You walk back up the aisle, now married, and everyone follows after you.
The reception after is perfect with all your favorite foods and desserts, including Lucia's Texas Trash Pie, which makes your mouth water just looking at it. People hug you and Joel and offer congratulations and even a few sweet tears at the ceremony. Carolina and Tommy deliver amazing, hilarious speeches honoring both of you, and then it's finally time to dance. You and Joel chose "It's Been a Long, Long Time" by Kitty Kallen and Harry James for your first dance, and under the fairy lights and setting Texas sun, you realize just how perfect a choice it was.
You bury your head in his neck and sway slowly with him, basking in the tenderness of being so close to him. He sings along quietly and kisses the shell of your ear as you dance. Towards the end, you spot Ellie and Sarah standing beside the dance floor and wave them to you behind Joel's back. They hesitate for a second before running to join you. Joel tucks each girl under his arm and kisses their foreheads. The four of you make for an awkward little slow dance, but you're all giggling and smiling despite it.
As the song ends, Joel escorts the three of you off the dance floor before grabbing Lucia for the mother-son dance. Lucia is so short compared to Joel that it's almost impossible not to smile. Still, he's slow and careful with her, and his eyes sparkle as they converse secretly. You catch Hank watching them through teary eyes nearby, and a secret plan hatches in your brain. Quickly, you rush over to where your phone is connected to the speaker and queue up an acoustic version of “Simply the Best” by Tina Turner. When Lucia and Joel's song ends, you grab Hank's hand and pull him onto the floor as the song starts playing.
"Now, what are you doin'?" He asks as you put your hands on his shoulders.
"You never got to have a father-daughter dance. I figured you should get at least one." You explain. Tears fill his eyes almost instantly, and you smile when he holds you close.
"Thank you," he whispers, his voice thick with emotion. "For everythin'."
"I should be thanking you and Lucia. You raised my husband."
The rest of the night is spent dancing, drinking, and spending time with your favorite people. You’re not exactly sure how long you were out there celebrating but you do know that your feet were sore and your brain utterly fried from the long, emotional day. Joel carries you to bed bridal style and carefully lays you down, doing his best not to rip your dress as he helps you slip your shoes off. Together, you undo your hair, take off your makeup, take off and hang up your dress, and change into one of Joel’s shirt before crawling into bed.
“Tired?” Joel asks as he starts shedding his wedding clothes too and you nod into the pillow.
“Sorry for not, like, wanting to consummate our marriage right now.” You say, and he laughs. It’s that delirious, breathless laughter where you’re not sure if the joke was actually that funny or if the reaction to it is. You laugh too and watch his nose scrunch up and his body shake with joy. He steps out of his slacks, presses a knee into the mattress to lean over you, and kisses you sweetly.
“Don’t worry bout that,” he mumbles against you. “We’ve got our whole lives.”
Once he’s finished changing, he crawls into bed and pulls you close to rub your back. You can feel his wedding band getting caught in the fabric but you don’t say anything. You fall asleep in his arms, full of love, Texas Trash Pie, and giddy excitement at what the future holds. How could you not when you get to spend it with him?
#one for the money two for the show#rockstar!joel miller x actress!reader#rockstar!joel x actress!reader#rockstar!joel miller#the last of us au#the last of us fluff#joel miller au#joel miller fluff#joel miller series#joel miller x reader#one for the money two for the show request#ellie the last of us#joel the last of us#the last of us series#the last of us#the last of us fic
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I know I’m gonna sound like a boomer again, but I really miss the times when we could appreciate a fictional character without having to morally excuse their actions. And yes, this is again about Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
(I know that someone already wrote it here, but I feel like we need to stress it out more.)
Like, one of the main reasons why I find the HotD fandom so annoying and unbearable is that way too many individuals active in it conflate how well a particular character is written with how moral they are as a person.
But here it does not even seem to stem from any good deeds that they do, as it was in the case of Daenerys fandom (or at least, most of the time it does not seem to stem from it). Here, basically, all that matters is personal liking towards the character - if someone likes a particular character, they immediately jump to idealize them. Almost as if people were ashamed to admit that they like a character that is morally flawed or imperfect??
I already wrote in one of my previous posts about the Rhaenyra-Alicent dichotomy which is a great example of this phenomenon in the HotD fandom. I’m not gonna repeat myself here, so if you wanna know about which dichotomy I’m talking, go check out this post.
Coming back to my main point that is complaining, I miss the times when people could freely admit that they loved the Lannisters specifically because they are toxic, cruel and cunning (maybe except for Jeoffrey, I think that Jeoffrey was less appreciated and more universally hated 😜). Because they still appreciated the way the Lannisters were written. The political mind of Tywin, Tyrion’s wit, Cersei’s and Jamie’s toxicity, and the complexity of their characters.
Did they commit awful things, either to advance their family politically or for their personal gain? Yes.
Does that deny that they were extremely well written, as three-dimensional, multi-layered people? No.
Of course, I’m using the Lannisters only as an example, because I cannot list every single character of that sorts in here.
Having given this example tho, it makes me wonder why people cannot adopt the same approach to HotD. What’s the problem with using it in one was or another towards Otto Hightower, Alicent, Rhaenyra, Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen, or perhaps even most importantly, to Daemon?
Does this approach make you feel bad about yourselves, HotD fans? Are you ashamed to think that you like a character that is actually an awful person? Or is it that you just assume that every character that you like has to be a morally good person?
I’m genuinely asking.
#a song of ice and fire#game of thrones#house of the dragon#got#hotd#hotd fans#hotd fandom#hotd comment#hotd commentary#house targaryen#house hightower#house lannister#daemon targaryen#otto hightower#corlys velaryon#viserys i targaryen#rhaenyra targaryen#alicent hightower#tywin lannister#jamie lannister#cersei lannister#tyrion lannister
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The internet is pretty cool
Twitter is a hellscape. I mean that literally. It has always been, but fuck has it gotten worse since Elmo took over.
Facebook is not any better, for that matter. (Accidental poetry for the win!) There is a reason so many boomers got radicalized into some conspiracy bullshit via facebook.
Youtube is slowly drowning in the adpocalypse.
And tumblr... Has most certainly its own issues, though I gotta say that after getting used to the place it seems the most sane place of all the internet.
And I guess reddit... Trudges along.
So, Web 2.0 in general though... Kinda sucks.
Yet, I am currently basically chatting on a daily basis with a Japanese friend, who has studied Japanese history and will ramble about said Japanese history to me all day long. And then I will chat to friends in Berlin and talk about social movements in Germany. Maybe I am then also discussing stuff with friends from the USA or from Brazil. And we will share our knowledge. There are forums on Solarpunk. There are places for people to organize.
Even the fucking hellscape that is twitter most certainly made it so, that marginalized voices that have been ignored for decades got finally more room.
And that... is kinda awesome, isn't it?
If I have a question, there is a good chance I will be able to answer it by googling it. Or by just going to Wikipedia or SciHub. There is so much knowledge accessible. Or I can just ask the question at some place and get it answered.
And... like. That was kinda what the internet was supposed to be, right?
It was supposed to be a place for knowledge to be shared. I mean, it originally connected universities for heaven's sake. And when it does that, it is kinda a fucking amazing place.
And all I am thinking is... we kinda need to find a way to take the internet back from big companies.
No, I do not know how. But... It somehow has to work, right? The internet should not be in a chokehold by a handful of quasi-monopolistic companies. It should just be a place where you could properly share your knowledge with other people. A place for folks to connect.
I really do not know how to get there. But... It needs to happen, God darn it.
#internet#internet culture#the internet is awesome#connecting people#knowledge#sharing knowledge#solarpunk#anarchism
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You’re so right dude. Imagine a Halfling and a Human get together and they’re besties they’re bros who just happen to have friendly cuddly sex and then they create a porno together lmao.
They upload it expecting like very minimal engagement and suddenly it blows up. I think it’s because of the versatility in both of their races. A halfling that tugs their human partner’s hair and tells them how they want to be eaten out or fucked or strapped then can also be a moaning mess within the next video.
A human who speaks seductively and charms the halfling can also be put on their back holding onto the blankets for dear life. They can be tender, soft touches and tickles. They can do roleplay: a hurt human who needs the mommy/daddy halfling to be nursed back into shape. A human friend who coaxes the other into their lap. They can go hard and sadistic.
Can you imagine the sponsors/donations/subscribers they would get!?
A noble elf who wants to be in the middle of that. A voyer who wants to watch the debauchery. Who wants to be the director. A soldier orc or a dragon born who wants both of them on their cock/strap. A demon or a fiend whose trying so hard to get them into a pact.
Same braincells! You’re a genius dude aldjaka. Sorry for me rambling, you can send me back to horny jail.
Off topic but I really like how we are embracing the "onlyfans" and porn streamers with donations type of content in smut. Because you know most written smut and novels still refuse to acknowledge the current culture and technology developments.
Like maybe sending each other dirty pics was something hot and risky before, but in today standards if it's not a frisky discord calls or timer-delete nudes then it just feels...out of touch with the current technology you know? Sex toys that sync up to apps exist and are very common today, and so are the many streaming sites and Twitter porn accounts.
So when a smut novel comes and it's supposed to be set in the modern age with our current technology but they make them use their phones only to what, sext or send a nude during work? It comes off as very tame in comparison to what technology is capable of today and how well it mixes with sexual stuff.
The trends in kinks change too, like before it was all about matching underwear and spanking, but today it's all about gooner stuff, mindbreak and oral. Back a few years ago, there was this obsession with squirting, then the pee fact came out, and everyone let it die slowly.
For example, if you wanted to tell how old the person who wrote a smut piece is, just find out how the smut treats anal. Younger adult generations are more chill with it as a normal everyday thing, while millennials treat it as something that hurts, but they'll still do it, and boomers think it's something more extreme than literal whipping bdsm.
Younger adults smut these days are more inspired by hentai mixed with unrealisticly thick pop star beauty standards, while Millennials had this weird porn phase where they pretended their porn was superior to everyone else's by making it classy? You know those black and white gifs and the really skinny boddies. That's why there is a push these days to present the porn as shameless in every possible way, it's a cycle and the generation after us will look at our trends with disgust and take a more "classy" approach and claim their porn is better.
Also it makes me wonder if people in 1800 also wrote stories like this but about being a show girl or something similar. They definitely did. Weren't there like sexting hotlines back when phones first became a thing where people would call a number and talk dirty to someone? Porn is always evolving my man.
Don't ask why I know so much about porn trends and history, that is none of your business I am well adjusted.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand.
Demons and porn are very interesting in dnd! It depends on how you view demons really, but for me I like to imagine that every sin they commit is pushed to the extreme.
So "shameless casual sex" is right up their alley, and you know who shares the same view but for different reasons? The halflings who see it just a casual bodily need between friends. Like yes you can be lovers but it's not necessary.
It is funny to imagine a bundle of sunshine and a literal fiend of hell having something in common, but they do.
The human is just going to their friends with benefits house, a cute little hafling with the most adorable riverside cottage sorrounded by berry bushes.
Smell of applepie baking in the oven is in the air, their hafling friend no doubtly is inside and the human opens the door and steps in because they have a spare key.
Only to be met with fucking asmodeus the arch-devil sitting on a wooden stool and sipping tea in a ceramic floral cup with strawberry prints on it. The devil from the fucking hells just waves at you while your halfling friend explains how asmo came here because they are such a huge fan of the videos you made and wanted to personally extend compliments.
Just the idea of great beings being so enamoured with the little human and their little friend hafling. A grway is ancient dragon leaving piles upon piles of gold and gems on your doorway each morning as their way to pay for your onlyfans subscription since the dragon doesn't have a credit card.
An angel shooting down from the literal heavens and breaking through the cottage wooden roof, rings of fire and 8 wings and all. Just to deliver their fanletter they wrote for you and the hafling, also a smuty fanart they drew. All 600 eyes looking away all shy and frustrated as they ask you to sign a framed picture they have of one of their favourite scenes.
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Something I really appreciate about your writing is that you make the kids feel like actual teenagers. I have to ask, how do you get the characterization down when your writing? It's something I struggle to do, even when I go back to the original source.
Going back to the original source is a good start. Characterization goes deeper than simply ‘this character is nice’ or ‘this character is funny.’ Let’s look at Izuku for example. He’s kind and smart, but so are several other students. Something specific to him is that he doesn’t have much of a sense of humor; he doesn’t tell any jokes and rarely laughs at those made by others. Compare this to someone like Uraraka, who occasionally makes teasing comments about her friends, versus Sero or Mina who make jokes at the expense of their classmates pretty often. Back to Izuku, this fact about him contributes to a general sense of his social awkwardness, which my writing interprets in a few additional ways. I feel like his lack of humor and awkwardness would extend to trouble with nicknames, giving or receiving, further evidenced by his struggling in canon to call Tsuyu by the nicknames she wants to be called by. Kacchan on the other hand is out of habit, which combined with his issues visualizing One for All as a part of himself early on indicates he has a hard time breaking habits once he’s set on them. Even the fact that it took him so long to realize that he could adopt a kicking fight style is more evidence of this. And then a reoccurring feature in my fics is that Izuku isn’t a touchy-freely person. There’s not much evidence in canon for this, except that despite him and his Mom being close, they don’t touch often. This might not actually be the case, but that’s part of where my idea came from, and it fits back into that awkwardness. Little things like that can say a lot about a character and how they approach different situations.
As for writing teenagers in general, a common mistake i see in both fic and original content is the assumption that all you need to write believable teenagers is to throw in a bunch of modern slang and references. Think Riverdale, bad crack fics, and 90s anti-drug PSAs. Not only is this often handled poorly (incorrect slang use or misjudged references) it also quickly dates the writing. Memes can take years to reach big names in the entertainment industry, and then it takes another few years for a movie featuring those memes to come out. By then, the meme is dead and cringe. In this day and age, memes can have a much shorter shelf life, living and dying within a week. Even if you release an fic chapter during the peak of a meme’s life cycle, it’s only going to be funny to the people who read it then and there; everyone who jumps on the fic later will just cringe. And there’s no way to tell which ones with have the staying power of something like a rickroll or a classic vine.
The solution: don’t do this. Avoid overusing slang and meme speak, and instead implement more general/timeless dialogue. Slang like ‘dude’ has been in the lexicon long enough that it feels normal, and while ‘mood’ and ‘vibe’ are fairly new, they aren’t as obtrusive as ‘bae’ which is falling out of style, or ‘boomer’ which references a specific group of people. Basically, the more general and common, the better. And keep the time period of your story in mind; MHA for example takes place at least a century in the future, why would the kids of that era still be complaining about boomers? Teenagers still act immaturely sometimes and make jokes, but try and find the humor in the specific situation of the story rather than quoting something else. Teens are also more openly casual than adults. Teasing, touching, maybe saying something rude or inappropriate. One simple way to convey casual speech is to use more contractions; i.e. ‘can’t’ instead of ‘cannot’ or ‘we’re gonna’ instead of ‘we are going to.’ This is my advice for all dialogue: read it to yourself outloud and ask if it sounds like something a real person would actually say. Exaggeration is also good. ‘My life is over!’ when their crush doesn’t like them back, or a big group groan at a pop quiz.
As for the internal experience of being a teenager, the thing i remember most about being that age in the tension between suddenly being expected to be ready for things and take care of myself when i didn’t feel ready, but still being treated like a dumb child in other ways i thought i was ready for. You start understanding more things when you get older and want people to take you seriously as a result, but you’re also insecure about the things you don’t understand and maybe overcompensate. In short, being a teenager comes with a lot of confusing, frustrating changes, some of which are absolutely unfair, but there are a few you genuinely bring upon yourself.
Hope this helps you get started. If not, or you have other questions, the ask box is always open.
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List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who reblogged something from you! get to know your mutuals and followers (ू•‧̫•ू⑅)♡
Hmm.
#1: My husband. I met him back in ... I believe it was mid-1998 because I wasn't 21 yet (my birthday is in December) and he informed me I was Young. I found that both funny and very rude, given he was ... all of 24, it's just that I was the same age as his little sister AND in the half of the year where we're four years apart instead of three. In any case, we met on a MUD (go look it up, I'll wait) and just ... really hit it off immediately, clicking in ways big and small. When I finally met him face to face in early 2000, I remember thinking it was a shame he lived in California (I lived in NJ, but was out here visiting my aunt and decided on a whim to meet him too) but uh ... well, by August 2001, it wasn't a problem any more, and we got married in 2003. Now that I'm in my forties, that timeline sounds insane to me, but I promise, it made perfect sense at the time.
#2: My family. It's true, I'm a tumblr user that actually gets along with her family really well, and I'm always happy when I get to visit them. My (boomer!) parents raised us to be people, rather than treating us like their belongings, and my three siblings and I have always gotten along really well (teen squabbling aside, of course, but even that was relatively mild compared to some of my friends). I love my in-laws too! I've always felt extremely lucky when it comes to family.
#3: My cats!
I mean, duh.
#4: My online knitting circle. I have a group chat in Discord in which we nerd about our various nerd things, FFXIV being one of the primary things (but not the ONLY thing by any stretch!). I tend to think a lot about The Writing in stuff I consume, and I very often have Opinions I like to Assert, and I'm so glad I have a private place to do so, because it is a containment zone for my less-kind opinions that the internet at large is better off not hearing about, but I still need to get out of my system. They also tolerate me barfing half-formed headcanon thoughts all over their shoes, which I appreciate.
#5: Taking Screenshots. There are so many other things that could go here instead, but this is my snap decision! I have been doing crime-aided gposes for a few years now, but I still feel very new at it sometimes, and the sense of satisfaction I get when I put something together I really like makes me very happy indeed. (And then @petitfarron helps shut up my anxiety about showing anyone else what I've done, and that technically makes me happy too, showing people stuff!)
Thanks for the ask!
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I LOVE that we ended up having the same favorite companion, Raul is the best!!
YESSSSSSS 🤝!!!!! RAUL REALLY IS THE BEST!!!!!! I LOVE HIM AND HIS STORY SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
His line before the Second Battle of Hoover Dam made me AN EMOTIONAL MESS ( ᵒ̴̶̷̥́ _ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀ )!!!!!!
I’M HIJACKING THIS ASK TO RAMBLE ABOUT MY HEADCANONS INVOLVING RAUL!!!
• He’s AroAce
• When upgrading the Presidential Suite in the Lucky 38, Madison (Courier Six) gets the Sunset Sarsaparilla Vending Machine just for Raul. While it comes out of her pay Mr. House restocks it regularly.
• Raul and her both LOVE and bond over sweets. In the beginning Raul would play the 😔 “At my age this might be my last chance to enjoy something sweet” card. It worked every-time on her.
• When Raul gets bubble gum he gives her the temporary tattoo it comes with. Madison hands them out to kids she encounters on her travels (Freeside, The Boomers ETC.)
• She indulges Raul’s sweet tooth to the point he has to go see Dr. Usanagi to get a bad cavity fixed and a few teeth implants.
• Raul teaches her about basic weapon repair. However not enough that she doesn’t need him.
• Together they collect the Star Sunset Sarsaparilla Caps. While not surprised they're both disappointed by the reward. Raul keeps the Pew Pew gun while Madison gives the toy deputy badges to kids.
Afterwards they continue to collect the Star Sunset Sarsaparilla Caps. Inside the Lucky 38 there’s a jar filled with them.
• Out of all the human companions, Raul is the one Madison trusts the most. She will privately discuss Mr. House's plans and what he wants her to do. Madison loves all her companions but knows not everyone would support the actions Mr. House deems necessary. Madison believes once they see the results, they’ll understand. Which obviously isn't the case.
Other companions are uncertain, but Raul is completely aware how loyal Madison is to Mr. House.
Arcade is the best example saying, “I have to say I don't understand where you're going with Mr. House. The man's been manipulating the locals for as long as anyone can remember. If you help him kick the NCR and Legion out, he's going to keep right on doing it. The people in Freeside will be just as bad off as they ever were. If you can find a way to push Mr. House out of the picture as well, I think everyone will be better off."
• Before Raul leaves for his own journey post game, Madison gives him a custom medal. She designed it but commissioned Michael Angelo to make it. It’s something Raul always wears.
• Although Raul becomes the Ghost-Vaquero who hunts down those who prey on the weak. Raul still makes it a point to visit her from time to time. He knows she’d miss his beautiful face.
• While unintentional when Raul visits they ALWAYS end up taking a nap together. They’ll be sitting on one of the couches talking then BOOM knocked out. Old habits die hard.
• Since Madison’s medicine skill is really high she’ll massage Raul and try to help him with his pain.
• Speaking of which after the Second Battle of Hoover Dam Madison’s first luxury purchase is renting out the ENTIRE Ultra-Luxe Casino’s bathhouse.
I imagine they don't typically allow Ghouls in there so she uses this chance to try and help Raul.
Since soaking in salt water has a lot of benefits for your health like easing muscle cramps, relieving stiffness in joints, back pain ETC. She wants to show Raul her appreciation for everything he’s done for her. Also they’re both extremely sore after that huge battle.
I’m not sure if the saltwater used in the Ultra-Luxe Casino is sterile but if it is it’d also be good for any open wounds Raul might have as a Ghoul.
• Madison offers to cover the entire cost for Raul to be put in a chamber similar to Mr. House’s. However he rejects her offer. When Raul eventually dies she broadcasts a recording of a mariachi band through every radio. She doesn't announce his death wanting the legend of the Ghost-Vaquero to live on forever.
This exchange perfectly describes their bond:
Madison: "Come, Raul, adventure awaits!"
Raul: "Sorry boss, but as much as I'd like to risk getting killed by your side, you seem to already have some help." or "Words cannot contain my excitement at the chance to throw myself headlong into danger with you again, boss."
#To clarify Raul doesn't die young or anything. Raul could live another 200+ years.#Madison will just always outlive him because she did get put into a chamber similar to Robert's.#ALSO THIS LINE OF HIS KILLS ME ->#If we run we might still catch Benny! Well you might. I'll just be wheezing along behind you.#Fallout New Vegas#MaddyMoreauPost#Raul Tejada#Long Text#Long Post
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Okay I’ve seen a lot of ai art debates happening and no one asked but I want to rant about some of the arguments made for it because they just really bug me.
1) yes it is 100% unethical to unwillingly use other peoples art, photography, and likeness without any consent whatsoever.
No this is NOT THE SAME THING as people trying to recreate or taking inspiration from the masters before them because while yes it is using someone elses art as reference it is to develop their own skills. The resulting art is still something they made with their own hands to further their own development. And to this day we still know who a lot of masters took inspiration from. Who they credit for their work.
Ai work taking inspiration from other peoples styles to fit commands you are giving it IS NOT DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS. This is NOT for development, it’s actively used to AVOID development and people openly say they do this because they don’t have the skill and don’t want to develop the skill.
2) Seeing people say it’s such a “boomer take” to be genuinely upset about these ai “artists” calling themselves artists is not the hot come back you think it is. Because people being upset is valid! Because this isn’t a group of people trying to make some new “revolutionary” art form and their own community around it.
No these are people trying to align themselves with digital artists who spend so much time and effort developing their own skills. To equate pieces they prompted a machine to make and claiming it as their own because the machine cannot argue for its own effort. To the pieces people made after spending years developing their own skills to be able to make their art.
If anything ai artists could be classified as some sort of writing group but that’s not what they’re aiming for. They hide their prompts to avoid “stealing” and pointedly don’t want acknowledgment for the one part they actually did themselves, they want credit for the results.
3) “Well people said the same thing about photography” do not and I mean DO NOT try to sit here and say these two mediums are the same! Because if you think they’re equal you clearly do not see the value or understand photography at all.
There are REASONS why companies still higher photographers to do product shots, poster shots, and event shots even though “everyone can do it with a phone”. Companies look for every corner they can cut to save a buck so it should SAY SOMETHINGS that they refuse to go the route of sending an intern with a phone camera to get photos of their products. Why they’re given full production teams and spaces to work.
Because it takes skills, knowledge, dedication, and effort that only the photographer has.
4) “But it can sometimes take people HOURS to make!” Why are they willing to spend hours slightly editing prompts into an AI generator if it’s clear they know exactly what they want when they could just pick up some supplies and start trying to for it with their own hands? OR BETTER YET COMMISSION AN ARTIST!?
5) “It’s an accessibility tool, not everyone has the time, money, or skill to make what they want” Two of those three things are exactly WHAT MAKE ARTISTS ARTISTS the fact that they have the skills, they TOOK the time to develop. Money? Mspaint is free, a lowlevel tablet it surprisingly cheep you can get one for around 20 bucks. You can pick up cheep art supplies at the nearest Walmart, Target, or dollar store and get to work. You don’t need expensive equipment to make art, just a pencil and some scratch paper.
Accessibility tools are tools made for people with disabilities that can hinder them from having access to the same opportunities or to ease pains and discomforts the disabilities can cause when trying to do every day tasks.
There are definitely disabilities that can make it harder to make art
But something that removes the need to develop the skill you’re trying to claim you have AT ALL is NOT THE SAME THING
Who knows, at the end of the day maybe there is something to be done with these generators, art is hard to define and it is hard to make lines about what is and isn’t art as a whole. Maybe eventually it will develop into something new and something respectable with it’s own community.
But for RIGHT NOW the way it’s being used and the way these artists are trying to treat it and themselves is not it.
Right now they’re a community trying to align themselves with one built on the skills they’re specifically trying to avoid and call it the same.
Right now their art is dependent solely on the use of unwilling participants.
Right now they are trying to pass off this art as the type that they have no understanding or basic skills for.
Right now they are actively trying to hurt the respect of digital artists by saying they are outdated and unnecessary for people who want art made but don’t have the skills to do it themselves
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good morning, friends! im exhausted and only got like four hours of sleep, but at least im (kind of) mentally prepared to revisit the episode, so (you probably know the drill by now), here’s all my commentary and thoughts and stuff from the episode!
i feel like its important for everyone to know that i made myself an ice tea at 11:30pm because i knew i wouldnt be able to survive the episode alone
(and dont suggest that the ice tea is the cause of the lack of sleep, if anything it’s the only reason i got to sleep)
i was very nervous in the beginning cos i was pretty sure photjanee wouldnt be homophobic but also what if she is
props to her for not asking tinn cos he was visibly nervous/afraid
and gun told gim and she didnt even say anything at first. she just looked so freaking proud, then hugged him and said “whoever you love, i love” and i love her so much she’s a freaking perfect mother
PHOTJANEE’S NEURODIVERGENT AND AWESOME HUSBAND who is still nameless IS SITTING NEXT TO HER SO HE’S GONNA SAY SOME HELPFUL AND SUPPORTIVE WORDS
“were you afraid to hear the answer” im sensing a recurring themeeee (if youve forgotten and somehow havent rewatched the show over and over again, in episode 6 gun kept saying he was afraid to hear the answer of who tinn liked)
“i think if he’s ready, he’ll tell you himself. give it time. time for tinn and yourself.” I LOVE THIS MAN
also side note: she’s really pretty
i smell a sponsorship
a canon printer sponsorship
theyre so subtle with their sponsorships
“by the way, this printer is so convenient, it can be used with any operating system, right?” NICE ONE GEM, REAL SUBTLE, NO ONE WILL KNOW
TIWPOR TINNGUN DOUBLE DATE STUDY DATE ONCE AGAIN
AND SOUNDWIN BEHIND THEM (and also yo and pat i guess)
tinngun are always reminiscent of patpran, but so much throughout this episode it literally felt like i was watching bad buddy
GUN FINALLY KNOWS THAT TIW KNOWS AND GUN IS LIKE ‘wait did you tell him’ AND TIW JUST GOES
“do you think this nerd would succeed in getting your love without my help”
AND HE’S SO ICONIC AND HE’S SO RIGHT AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH OH MY GOSH
also rip four and tinn’s homosecuality, they have to pretend to date for this music video
also also WE GET TO SEE FOUR AND HER GIRLFRIEND AGAIN OMG I LOVE THEM
THEY MAKE ME SO HAPPY
LOOK AT THEM AND THEIR IN-LOVE-NESS
cant wait for the homophobia this episode /sarc
“we just have to wait until the dinosaurs are extinct and humans rule the world” TIW LITERALLY JUST SAID WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR ALL THE BOOMERS TO DIE OUT AND THEN GAYS CAN RULE THE WORLD THIS IS FREAKING HILARIOUS
I CANT EXPLAIN IT, THEIR FACES ARE SO REMINISCENT OF PATPRAN AND MORE SO THAN USUAL
does- does this count as a first kiss
that was so sudden
um
help???
theyre so cute tho i love them
PROM DAY (looking back, how does so much happen in this one day)
✨gotta love being outed✨
GUN JUST TOLD THE BROSKIS
and por is, naturally, very excited
but also somehow very oblivious
i had a feeling yo knew already
apparently sound told win ages ago (when? idk man)
pat having a suspicion about it is actually very surprising
“you and you, what’s going on? you’ve been weird”
FINALLY THE SCENE OF THEM HOLDING HANDS AND SHOWING THE GUYS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR WAY TOO FREAKING LONG
AND THEY BOTH LOOK SO FREAKING HAPPY
IM DYING
i need to ingrain every soundwin scene from this episode into my brain cos there’s so much of it and i want to see it all forever please
tis raining and theyre under an umbrella and soundwin did it first
okay so. it sucks that they were outed. and people shouldnt take photos of other people and then post it on social media because they can, cos thats an invasion of privacy and is not cool.
on the other hand, everyone seems thrilled by it and tinngun aren’t hurt by it happening so i guess its okay
in general tho people should not do this cos it could go very badly
but this is a bl drama not real life so its fine
I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE A NEUROSPICY GUY
they did the happy arms
and theyre sitting cross-legged on top of a table
i love you random side character
PAT AND POR BEING ALL HAPPY AND EXCITED IS HILARIOUS I LOVE THEM
“no one cares about people’s sexual orientation these days. its a new world. right, pumpkin??” GUI4HERIH4IIGU (note to past me: it gets worse. you’re gonna progressively die even more)
EW PEOPLE ARE MESSAGING PHOTJANEE SAYING TINN’S GONNA RUIN THE SCHOOL’S REPUTATION AND STUFF
...what series was it
did- did you watch bad buddy, photjanee
did tinn’s parents watch bad buddy
ive decided they watched bad buddy until proven otherwise
‘its down to us whether we’re as kind to our son as those in the series’ THIS MAN HAS THE WISEST KINDEST WORDS AND I WANT TO GIVE HIM A BIG HUG
tiw and tinn are actually really sad about kajorn leaving the student council which is slightly confusing (not cos i hate him, im finding it increasingly difficult to hate him, i just didn’t think tiw and tinn actually liked kajorn)
‘people are arguing whether it’s guntinn or tinngun’
...
im gonna say it
i have to say it
you cant stop me from saying it
soundwin did it first
(technically it was satangwinny vs winnysatang but thats not the point)
there i said it
hah
babes she’s known for months
(but yes absolutely if you’re comfortable telling her and you think you should, go right ahead :] )
i hate this teacher
i would like to punch him please
luckily i know, thanks to the preview last episode, that he does, in fact, get punched, so it’s all good
KAJORN IS IN THE ROOM WHILE GUN IS DISTRESSED
I REPEAT, JORN IS THERE
yay tinn is there with gun while he cries
thank you tinn for existing
NO
GO AWAY TEACHER
DON’T ENTER THE ROOM
"im sorry, i was just joking around with my friend, i didnt mean to insult you" yeah, okay, well thats only part of the problem. other problems are: a. the fact that you had to say such a horrible thing in order to joke around with your friend. if that's the kind of humour your friend has, that person should not be your friend, unless it's also your humour, in whcih case, that isnt a sincere apology. b. it's not just that you insulted gun. you also insulted an entire community of people, of students, of human beings, who just want to exist and live as people doing what they want to do. you cant say something homophobic and then only apologise because it hurt one person close to you. you say something homophobic, and then you apologise - in a way that you GENUINELY MEAN - and say you had no intention of hurting so many people, including gun. or, alternatively, dont say the homophobic thing in the first place. c) you’re a freaking TEACHER. a TEACHER is there to SUPPORT and CARE for ALL of their students. a TEACHER should not be saying terrible things where ANYONE could overhear. if a TEACHER cannot be supportive for ALL STUDENTS, then they should not be a teacher. (im a huge defender of teachers cos theyre human beings with lives and families and hobbies and theyre more than just the adult human that tells you 2 plus 2 is 4. but i am also a huge defender of students cos theyre human beings and also children and theyre still developing. and i am especially a defender of students and an offender of teachers when the teacher clearly hates children or isnt a good teacher or should not at all be a teacher. so this isnt me hating all teachers, i love teachers, i could talk about how unappreciated they are for hours. but i cannot stand it when a teacher behaves the way this teacher did. i hate it so freaking much.)
THE TEACHER WAS “SHOCKED” COS GUN IS A “ROCKSTAR” SO THE TEACHER “THOUGHT YOU WERE MANLY”
THATS NOT AN EXPLANATION NOR IS THAT AN APOLOGY
GENDER AND SEXUAL IDENTITY ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FREAKING THINGS
AND EVEN THEN, GENDER AND GENDER EXPRESSION ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FREAKING THINGS
LIKING MEN DOESNT MAKE SOMEONE ANY LESS ‘MANLY’ SO STFU AND GET FIRED ALREADY
FREAKING YES
GOOD
HELL YES
KAJORN PUNCHED THE TEACHER BEFORE TINN COULD
THIS IS EVERYTHING I COULDVE ASKED FOR OR NEEDED
I LOVE IT SO MUCH
I LOVE KAJORN SO MUCH
IM FINALLY ALLOWED TO NOT HATE HIM AND IM VERY GLAD ABOUT IT
DAMN SOUND
I MEAN I AGREE BUT WOW I WASNT EXPECTING THAT
‘i HoPe YoU giVe A fAiR jUdGeMeNt oN tHiS cAsE’ bro its not court
and absolutely she’ll give fair judgement
shes freaking awesome and i love her
also what does probation mean
“don’t use violence to solve problems. do you understand?” okay, yes, im 100% on board with you, i completely agree, but, hear me out here: homophobia.
I LOVE PHOTJANEE SO MUCH
COLD AS ICE SHE GOES “if you’re not satisfied with my judgement, write a complaint. but dont forget to add every detail truthfully”
SHE’S SO ICONIC
TRULY A SLAY
“LET GO OF MY SON. as principal, all i can do is submit a report regarding your behavior to those in authority. but as a mom, MY SON CAN LIKE WHOEVER HE LIKES. STAY OUT OF IT. if i hear anything filthy from you again, your penalty will go far beyond this” I FELT HER ANGER
I LOVE HER WITH ALL MY SOUL
SHES FREAKING AWESOME
and kajorn looks so happy and content
i love him
PROM TIME AND THE STIMS ARE STIMMING REAL HARD RN
WHY AM I CRYING WHILE LISTENING TO YOU’VE GOT MA BACK? THIS ISN’T A SAD SONG
C O M E C L O S E R
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH POR
OOOOO NEW SONG
SOUNDWIN CHEEK KISS
IM LITERALLY CRYING THEYRE SO CUTE
(note to past me: it’s gonna get worse)
aww gun’s in the audience singing directly to tinn this is so cute
GRBRHKBGRIUBJROBUR
I WOULDVE BEEN CONTENT WITH JUST SOUND KISSING WIN BUT IM NOT COMPLAINING
I AM THE OPPOSITE OF COMPLAINING
GIREBVIRUB
TINN AND GUN ARE GOING ON THE STAGE TOGETHER HAND IN HAND
HOW IS THIS SO FREAKING PERFECT
AND SOUND’S GOT A GUITAR SOLO COS HE’S AWESOME LIKE THAT
HAPPINESS
BIG HAPPIES
MUCH OF THE VERY HAPPINESS
their hugs always look so comfy
someone in the audience asked if theyre real and gun said nothing but hashtag #MySchoolPresident and it’s still so funny to me
its like theyre telling us the watchers
like USE TEH HASHTAG, PLEASE
and we’re like WEVE ALREADY BEEN DOING THAT, CALM DOWN
ew old teachers
shut up with your judgy faces
no one cares
YAY FOR YOUNG PROGRESSIVE TEACHERS WHO DONT CARE WHAT THE BOOMERS THINK
cos, as tiw said, the boomers will die out soon and then gays can rule the world
can the episode just end here
i dont want to go through the emotional turmoil of whats coming
cos i know its coming
there’s gonna be a graduation scene
and im very scared
my mentally ill butt can never be okay for graduation scenes
and yet my mentally ill butt keeps consuming media set in the senior year of high school
DAMN THIS ENDING IS GONNA BE LONG
31:48 MINUTES
STRAP IN YOUR SEATBELTS COS WE’RE GONNA BE IN FOR ONE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER
NO
WAIT NO LET THERE BE MORE
JUST ONE MORE
OR TWO
OR AN ENDLESS AMOUNT
DON’T LET IT BE OVER
PLEASE
“its the last day of our high school lives.” ACK SHOOT FREAK FRENCH GUSTAV AND SHOELACES AND TURTLES AND FREAKING SHOOT NOODLES WHAT THE FLIP
AH SHOOT I FORGOT ABOUT KAJORN BEING A YEAR YOUNGER THAN THEM
HE HAS TO CARRY ON THEIR LEGACY WITHOUT THEM
HES FREAKING ALONE
IDEK IF HE HAS ANY FRIENDS
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
ooo we’re gonna get another pool scene soon
NO STOP IT WITH THE SIGNED SHIRTS I CANT TAKE IT
‘no one ever asks if i can sign their shirts :[’ ‘sign my shirt’
‘ILL WRITE DOWN WHAT I FEEL THAT IM TOO AFRAID TO SAY’ I FREAKING LOVE THEM
WAIT
SHOOT
I KNOW I ASKED FOR IT BUT I DIDNT EXPECT THEM TO ACTUALLY DO IT
IM IN SHOCK
LITERALLY CRYING
WHAT THE FLIP
HOLY FREAK
NO WAY
THIS IS THE END
THAT’S IT
IM DEAD
GONE
DECEASED
THEY FREAKING KISSED
RIGHT THEN AND THERE
PROPERLY KISSING
BEFORE TINNGUN
WHAT
IS THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENING
OW I PINCHED MYSELF
I LITERALLY CANT BELIEVE IT
“i wont let you kiss first you barstool” HOW ARE THEY SO- GJRBGIKRB
BUT ONCE ISNT ENOUGH
OH NO, THEY HAVE TO KISS AGAIN
JUST TO MAKE SURE IM DEAD
THEY ALREADY STABBED ME A COUPLE TIMES
THEN THEY KISSED AND THEY SLICED ME IN HALF WITH A REALLY COOL SWORD
AND NOW THEYRE SLICING MY HEAD OFF JUST TO MAKE SURE IM DEAD
‘STOP TRYING TO LOOK HANDSOME IDIOT BECAUSE ITS MAKING MY HEART SO WEAK’ I CANT WITH THESE TWO
I LITERALLY CANT EVEN PROCESS THAT THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED
SURELY IM DREAMING RIGHT NOW
THERES NO WAY THEY ACTUALLY FREAKING KISSED
AND TIWPOR RIGHT AFTER??? IT’S TOO MUCH POWER
AWWWWWW NOOK AND YOOOO
BUT POOR PAT IS COMPLETELY LONELY
PLS LET PAT NOT BE LONELY FOREVER
THEY BETTER GIVE PAT SOME HAPPINESS
NO?? THEYRE JUST GONNA CHANGE THE SCENE LIKE THAT??? OKAY THEN????????
no but why wasnt tiwporpat an option
they couldve gone down the polyamory route
as much as i love poking fun at pat being lonely, i want him to be happy, and tiwporpat makes sense
(i must also say that patjorn also makes sense and i wouldnt have been mad if they went down the tiwporpat route or the patjorn route. theyre both amazing. but no, they went with pat is lonely forever and its really freaking sad. thanks guys.)
OH TINNGUN POOL SCENE
POOL SCENE NUMBER... IDEK AT THIS POINT
they should kiss btw
GUN WROTE #MYSCHOOLPRESIDENT ON TINN’S SHIRT AND TINN WROTE ‘APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL PRESIDENT’ ON GUN’S SHIRT AND ITS SO FREAKING PERFECT
IT COMES FULL CIRCLE SO BEAUTIFULLY
THEY LITERALLY COULDNT HAVE WRITTEN ANYTHING GREATER
I FREAKING LOVE THIS SHOW
tinngun still have not kissed
NO PLS I CANT TAKE IT WITH THE HEARTFELT SPEECHES
HOW DO YOU CRY SILENTLY
NO THEYRE PLAYING ONE LAST SONG TOGETHER
STUFF YOU
I LITERALLY DONT KNOW IF IVE EVER CRIED HARDER THAN I DID WHILE WATCHING THAT FREAKING FINAL SONG
tinn’s father is so neurodivergent i love him
OMG GUN IS ACTUALLY SITTING AT THEIR TABLE AND HAVING A MEAL WITH THEM
IT’S NOT IMAGINARY GUN
IT’S REAL GUN
THIS IS CRAZY
PFFFFFFT TINN’S DAD HELPED HIM WRITE THE SONG FOR GUN
THAT’S FREAKING HILARIOUS
OH MY GOSH THEYRE ABOUT TO KISS-
darn you gun and your bloody hand in the way
too many times
this has happened far too many times
just kiss
please
YES
GOOD
EXCELLENT
but also soundwin did it first
ANYWAY THAT WAS PERFECT
OH MY GOSH
IM NOT OKAY
(the funniest thing about me constantly saying ‘im dying’ or ‘im dead’ is that my fitbit hasnt been able to pick up on my heartrate for literally hours. like, since i started watching the episode. it just stopped working. and if your heart isnt beating, you’re quite literally dead.)
final thoughts / main takeaways from that episode (and therefore the whole show)
tinngun are very cute
tinngun are patpran variants (we already knew this but still)
tiwpor havent been dating the whole time but there was definite crushing for a very long time
pat is sad and lonely and pls let there be tiwporpat or patjorn at some point in the future
we need a sequel please and thank you
soundwin are freaking perfect
this show is perfection
im mentally ill
that teacher sucks
tinn’s dad is neurodivergent and i love him
photjanee is amazing and awesome and i love her
gim is the greatest mother and i love her
i love all of these characters way too much
and, last but not least,
soundwin did it first.
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 god it so fucked up that I can’t just record a audio post of me talking and post it here but my thoughts are too intense to have to think about it and then type it out so I’m just saying it into my voice text thingy on my phone.
 people who complain about Bob Dylan‘s concerts being lame don’t get Bob Dylan. I was talking about this to one of my buddies a couple weeks ago and I was saying like something something something Bob Dylan live something something something and he was like yeah but have you seen Bob Dylan live before and I was like yeah twice and it was great. I loved it and he said oh really? and I was like yeah… I know people are haters, but Bob Dylan has never promised his fans the show that they expect to see. He’s always doing the opposite of what people expect him to do. He’s never gonna play the hits. Shows for him are like the ultimate artistic expression for. It doesn’t matter if you like it. you are the one who paid to see him right. And I understand like some artists, do feel the need to give the crowd what they want because they did pay for it and that is just on a basis by basis sort of deal. I personally don’t care what their outlook on it is. They are the artist and you are the spectator. there’s a certain power dynamic in that and the artist always wins. Great art has never been made by doing what the spectator wants to see, here, experience, etc..
 yeah, maybe his voice is gone. But he’s in his fucking 80s. Like what the fuck. You’re asking too much of him. Also Rough and Rowdy Ways is one of the greatest Bob Dylan albums. The sound is great. The band he has is great. The songwriting is superb, and the voice that he has now fits perfectly with the music. He is making right now. And I think it is so fun to watch him bang on the piano and for his band to just be tight and know what they’re doing. and I love how he would come out from behind the piano after every song and pose and then go back and play another song. i saw a man comfortable with what he is doing. and thats what matters.
And now that I’m just on a roll, I feel as though people who dislike Bob Dylan have a superiority complex about it even though they think that Bob Dylan fans have a superiority complex about liking Bob Dylan. every person, at least of my generation that I’ve talk to who is into him has a very personal complicated relationship with his music. It’s not just easy listening. And yeah, Boomers just like Bob Dylan because he’s Bob Dylan sometimes and dont think about it. But I feel like anyone l who goes after a Popular artistp like this just is doing it to make themselves feel cool and different. And they said that it doesn’t make them feel: different but it does. And I understand that and I think everybody has one artist that they are like I don’t get it. I’m just on another level. Like Taylor Swift. also I don’t give a fuck. There are so many layers to this artist as there is to any artist, but especially Bob Dylan where you can’t listen to one album or one song etc. and decide you don’t like it forever and write it off. he has a different sound and he evolves just like every other artist. Leave some room for potential here like it doesn’t have to sit right with you in the moment but it’s, very juvenile to be like I don’t like his voice I don’t like the harmonica, but also like you don’t have to like him even if you do listen to all the fucking albums like it doesn’t matter and it shouldn’t matter stop thinking about it. and I know everyone was talking about whoever it was who was comparing Bruce to Bob Dylan. And I don’t even care if Bruce would think that that’s a lame opinion to think he’s better than Bob. It’s never fair to compare artists to artists,  the only arena where you can do that is, if you’re joking or if it’s a lighthearted conversation. I think the world we live in right now with social media, and Paris social relationships has sort of stripped away the sacredness of the art someone makes, and then decides to put out into the world. it’s so deeply entangled with their being even if it’s a silly song or even if it’s not autobiographical. Art comes from the deepest part of your soul. You wouldn’t want to compare souls. Anyways. This took up my entire 30 minute lunch break. I have to pee.
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"Do people not know how to read body language? Hear tones of voice? See sexual tension!?!?"
This. I share your concerns. I have a whole theory about this lmao hear me out (warning, bro science coming)
I don’t know where you’re from and how old you are but as a 34 yo from western Europe who regularly interact with teenagers and young adults as part of my job, I’m totally baffled by the lack of emotional intelligence of the younger generation. Not only their level of education is astonishingly low, on top of that it’s like they don’t know how to read and recognize people’s emotions. Even the most basic ones. Many do, obviously, thank God I’m generalizing here. But I honestly think most of them grew up spending so much time online, addicted to their smartphones and social media from a very young age and it totally screwed up their ability to interact with the world. They did not spend nearly enough time with ‘real people’ in ‘real life’ and it shows. Exposure to screens and smartphones from a young age has disastrous effects on brain development. I think the emotional immaturity of the younger generation we’re witnessing now is one of the consequences. Pretty much this is backed up by neuroscience actually. Kids and teens now are more used to avatars and online fake personas, obsessed with social media, but they’re clueless about the real world outside their screens, inexperienced when it comes to healthy relationships, be friendships, work environment and hierarchy, and love relationships. Not to be patronizing but I’m seriously worried for the younger generation. I’m seeing more and more young adults unable to cope with their frustrations, some throwing tantrums like kids would, having the emotional intelligence of a 5 yo. I wish I was kidding. Some are going to struggle big time in their career and relationships.
Okay, end of my boomer rant, I’m being overly serious here but the amount of weird takes I read on this app is not so surprise to me unfortunately. Sorry for grammar mistakes and all, my English is a bit rusty.
Hello,
Ahhh an adult. Finally! I'm from the US and I'm fairly young too. I agree with your entire ask. I guess we are both boomers.
I observed this too when I was in college and tutored kids. They were social media addicts and technology dependent even though we were only a few years apart.
I had a lot of exposure to adults and interactions with people of all ages because of my parents so I think that made a big difference for me. And I didn't live in social media because of my parents.
When it comes to maturity levels and the way we deal with problems, interact with people, and understand situations, us and younger generations are sooo different.
All these kids that don't interact with actual humans miss out on skills needed to be an adult with functional life skills. They think the world functions like tiktok and twitter.
And what's worse is that actual thinking is considered "hate" or being an "anti". The only way they stop it is by bullying others instead of using critical thinking skills. So they type away thinking they made some great discovery but it's senseless information arranged to make a sentence.
It's scary.
Thank you so much for sharing.
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Birthday-Night(Ghost/Simon x Y/N )
Simon Riley x y/n !CM! WSFW, Smut, one night stand, unprotected sex, overstimulation, dirty talk,… let me know if I missed something y’all
“Ughhh…F-Fuck keep going d-don’t stop” I moaned as Simon continued thrusting his dog tags dangled in my face yet i didn’t care. I gripped the bed sheets beside me as his thrusts became more faster and urgent. “Such a tight little pussy” Simon chuckled as he reached down rubbing my swollen cunt.—- now I bet your asking how in the hell did you get into this situation now that’s a good question let me start from the beginning…
“Girll come on it’s your 21 birthday we bout to get lit” Ari my childhood bestie yelled as I finally got out of the shower wrapping my body and soaked hair in a towel as I walked through our apartment to my room “yea yea I know it’s just you know i just got out of a relationship with mark.. I’m just emotional not ready” i replied with a sigh as i closed my room door an put in so underwear as i started to rummage through my closet for some clothes “Y/N come on you can’t cry forever it’s been weeks girly” Ari sighed as she walked into my bedroom and plopped down in my bed “it was a 2 year relationship Ari I can’t just drop that” i replied as I grabbed a hoodie from my closet “Y/N get your ass up and let’s go to a club a bar shit let’s go and watch to the movie like come on your becoming a boomer what happened to my little happy slut” Ari replied as she slammed her head back on my bed “ariiii why do I need to go out it’s just a birthday it’s nothing special” i replied
An hour later I was all dressed up in one of ari’s bright red short leather dress that clung to my curves as I pulled it down my thighs “Ari this is too short my ass In nearly hanging out” i replied as I pulled the dress down “that’s the point girl we going to get you laid pookie” ari chuckled as she handed my some black heels as I slid on some fishnets and pulled my dress back down before sliding into the heel “I can’t believe I let you talk me into this” i sighed as I combed my Afro back into a ponytail with a large puff ball “sit down so I can put you on some makeup” Ari giggled excitedly “only eyeshadow and lips stick” I sighed as I hated putting on makeup and yet by time we left the apartment I have on a full face of makeup earrings and a tight ass outfit
“I could kill you for this Ari” i replied as I sat in the passenger seat of Ari’s car “come on you look like a total baddie I’ll be surprised if you don’t get laid but don’t worry I’ll lay you if you don’t” Ari giggled as she drove us to one of the local clubs
“Ughhh I told you it would be packed it’s a Friday night” i replied to Ari as this was our third time driving around the parking lot looking for a park “just get out and go in without me I’ll park down the street and walk” Ari replied as I got out of the car pulling my dress down and grabbed my purse “don’t take too long” i replied as i walked up the stairs to the club as some random man whistled at me and i flicked him off and walked in walked through the loud crowd of dancing people as i made my way to the bar and sat down crossing my legs “let me get a double shot of vodka on ice” i replied as I pulled out a crisp $20 bill and handed it to the bartender that stared at me like I was some angel “I’m sorry what did you say ma’am” the bartender replied as a tall man with a skull mask pulled over his nose repeatedly “a double shot and vodka now stop staring at the lady titts and do your damn job” he replied in a thick British accent and his voice is incredibly deep as the bartender nodded and quickly got me my drink “ahh thank you” i giggled as I turned towards the man “don’t worry about it names Simon you?” Simon replied as he turned to look at me. His gaze lingered over my body before he looked back up at me “Y/N nice to meet you simon” I smiled as he chuckled “I like they way you say my name” Simon replied as another man walked up “ghost we are heading back to the base” the man replied as I titled my head “ghost?” I giggled as Simon scoffed “this is soap” Simon replied as I giggled “Did you say Soap? what a weird combo i like it” I laughed “My name is Johnny, but you can call me Soap.” he chuckled as nodded at Simon in walked away “so what’s a pretty woman like you doing here by yourself” Simon replied as he took a sip of his whiskey “ah no no I’m not alone my friend is probably somewhere on the dance floor” I chuckled as I glanced over at the dance floor seeing Ari grinding up against some random man as i looked back at Simon who was staring at my legs as he looked like he was in a trance “Simon” I giggled as I waved my hand in front of his face “ahh my bad love” Simon chuckled as he drunk the rest of his whiskey “i don’t remember telling you but your indeed a gorgeous woman” he said as he stared at me “ah thank you I don’t get complaints often” I chuckled “you don’t damn these men must be blind” simon laugh “i don’t think so they just stare nowadays” I giggled as I drunk the rest of my drink waving the bartender for another…
Time passes rather quickly as I found myself dancing with Simon his large hands had a rather good grip on my hips as I danced back onto him “love if you keep moving your hips like that I’ll have to take you home with me” Simon chuckled as I turned around “i don’t think I’d mind that” I giggled as I was already tipsy as I wrapped my arms around Simons neck as I whispered into his ear “actually you should take me home” i replied as I kissed his neck. Simon pulled back his “love i don’t think you understand what your getting yourself into” he replied as I giggled “maybe I do maybe i don’t, who cares” I laughed as Simon’s hands slowly slid down from my waist to my ass gripping me as he pulled me closer “do you stay close love” Simon asked as he stared down into my eyes “umm probably 5 or 6 miles away so somewhat close” i replied as he chuckled and I giggled “I think it’ll be better if we go an have some alone time~” Simon whispered into my ear as I bit me lip
Next I knew it I was in the back of some Uber making out with this tall 6’6 man that looked like he could throw me like a empty bottle if he wanted to as the car pulled up to a military base and I looked at Simon confused as he picked me up with ease throwing me over his shoulder as he held my dress down in the back so I wouldn’t flash anyone as he walked into the base walking past men as i looked around giggling “where are you taking me Simon” I asked as he chuckled “to my bedroom love” “your in the military” I asked as I wiggled my hips “yes I am why else would i be here” he laughed as he gripped my ass which made me let out quiet moan “don’t do that” i replied as Simon stated to walk faster towards his room and quickly opened the door before walking in and locking it behind him as he had no problem quickly getting me out of that tight ass dress as I laid on his bed in my underwear fishnets and heels i couldn’t see his expression tho i could see the lust in his eyes as he glared at me like I was his pray “S-Simon” I called out as he slowly got down on his knees kissing his way up my thigh as he ripped my fishnets looking me in my eyes as he pulled off my thongs as I was nearly soaking wet “your so fucking wet” Simon chuckled as he slid his finger through my apex before he dips a finger into me, a gasp leaving my lips. He wraps his other hand around my thigh, pushing it down on my stomach so he could hold me still as soft whimpers leaves my lips in a sweet symphony that he’s clearly loving He’s curling his fingers right into the sweet spot inside of me that makes me to start to Squirming under him as he dragging his tongue over my mound, flicking up my clit making me moan loudly “fuck Simon If-if you do that I’ll-“ I gasped as he added another finger and I propped my on my elbows so i could look down at him “w-wait” I gasped as my legs started to tremble “let go love let me bring you pleasure” Simon groaned against my clit.
In a matter of minutes Simon had me orgasm hard as I squealed my eyes rolling back as I tried to closed my thighs yet Simon wasn’t having it as he held my legs open “that’s my good girl” he chuckled as he lifted his head and looked at me his lips and chin soaked in my arousal as I was breathing heavily “Fuck your good at that” I chuckled as he pull his finger out of me and put them into his mouth sucking my arousal off of them as someone knocked on the door “ghost I need to talk to you” captain price voice came through the door
As Simon cussed under his breath “I’m a little busy is it important captain” Simon asked as he started to kiss my body his lips latch onto my nipple as I covered my mouth not wanting to get caught “yes it’s somewhat important” captain price replied as I accidentally let a small moan out yet Simon didn’t stop “ghost you don’t have anyone in your room do you” captain price asked as my heart stopped for a second “yea I do” Simon replied calmly as he didn’t stop sucking on my nipple “well son we’ll talk in the morning” captain price replied with a chuckle as I heard him walking away “S-sorry” i replied as Simon pulled off his shirt “it’s ok love don’t worry about that just focus one and the pleasure your about to receive” he chuckled as he dropped his pants and his fat length stood at attention as my mouth dropped as the size of this man’s junk “that’s not going to fit” i replied as Simon spit on his hand and rubbed it on his tip “I’ll make it fit sweetheart just relax for me” he replied as he rubbed his tip against my entrance a couple times before thrusting it in all at once as I moaned my eyes watering as Simon kissed my neck “shhh it’s all over now it’ll only hurt for a minute” he replied
I mean I’ve had sex before yet it was nothing compared to this. It all felt so foreign it felt so good the way he slowly trusted into me holding my legs open it was all too much as I felt that knot in my stomach and I knew i wouldn’t last long “please fuckk it’s so good~” I moaned as wrapping my arms around Simons neck “your so fuckin tight” he chuckled as he kissed my cheek as he sped up his thrust the sound of skin on skin mixed with my moans filled the room as I wrapped my legs around Simon’s waist as i came close to orgasming again “fu-ck….please go harder” i wined as simon laughed “your such a desperate slut” he replied as he kissed my neck leaving a trail of hot kisses “it’s so go-od” i whimpered as my head dropped back his arms on the sides of my head “fuck..I’m close love” Simon moaned as he’s hip’s started to speed up until we both came together yet that was only the beginning
“Ughhh…F-Fuck keep going d-don’t stop” I moaned as Simon continued thrusting his dog tags dangled in my face yet i didn’t care. I gripped the bed sheets beside me as his thrusts became more faster and urgent. “Such a tight little pussy” Simon chuckled as he reached down rubbing my swollen bundle of nerves that made me squirm underneath him this was like the forth round and I was already way past my limit as we both were soaked in sweat and arousal “I’m going to knock your little pussy up ok baby” Simon groaned as he pushed both of my knees up to my chest so he could thrust deeper into me “it’s too much I can’t” I moaned nearly in tears “just a little more love you can take it” Simon replied as I climaxed and he rode my orgasm out before he spilled himself deep inside me “fuck-..” Simon moaned before he leaned down kissing me as i could taste my own arousal on his tongue as he slowly started to trust into me again “NO more” i replied as Simon laughed “ok ok I won’t push you anymore” he replied as he laid down next to me showering me in kisses before getting up and putting on his clothes as he grabbed a towel and poured some cold water on it as he wiped me clean. The sensation of the cold towel on my hot skin nearly made me orgasm again and Simon just laughed before kissing my thighs “your so fuckin hot ya know” he replied as I turned away “n-no more ok” i replied as he continued to kiss up my thigh to my stomach up my chest to my chin “sorry i can’t help it when there’s such a sexy woman in my bed” he chuckled as he finished cleaning me up sliding on one of his shirts and laying me down next to him on his bed as I snuggled up next to him “hey Simon how old are you” I boldly ask as I laid on his chest “37 why” he replied as my eyes widened “what don’t tell me your like 18 or some shit love” Simon sighed “no no I’m 21 i just didn’t expect you to be in your thirties when you look like this and the way your-” I clearly my throat as Simon laughed “well I’ll take that as a compliment love” he chuckled as we cuddled together through the night yet when Simon woke up i had already gotten up and slipped out of the base leaving behind my EarPods “oh you little-” Simon chuckled as he picked up my EarPods “damn i miss her already” Simon said out loud
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