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all 👉🏻👈🏻?

jk (unless..) basics 234, appearance 124 and personality 2, relationships 3 and fun facts 12-17?💞💞

I'm so sorry that it took me eleven fucking days to respond to this but I have finally managed to answer all the remaining questions (and had a blast!!) Thank you! <3 Love you!

BASICS

1. What’s their full name?

Deputy Gigi 😏

Yes, the Emoji is part of it.

2. What does their name mean? Why were they named that?

originally answered here

the incredibly deep and thoughtful meaning behind Deputy Gigi’s name is that she is the deputy and Gigi is my nickname and she is named that way because she is my fun little self-insert lady with a fun little hat. 😎

On a more serious note: I have thought a lot about her name by now and have come to the conclusion that I find it highly amusing if she were to just go by her first name (which is possibly a nickname, I haven’t decided yet) and title and nobody really knew that much about her full name because it does not really matter in the end anyway. She’ll introduce herself as the Junior Deputy or Deputy Gigi and people are all confused and will be like..? “Is Gigi your surname? Is this a nickname? Your nametag says Rook.” in absolute confusion. She’d just shrug and leave them in the dark.

although I have considered making Rook her last name but I am somewhat hesitant about that for some reason I do not know

according to some mediocre ecosia research (use ecosia btw! it’s great!) Gigi can be the diminutive of Virginia, which can mean “virginal” or “virgin woman”, something I find equally amusing considering how much of a thot my character and I are, but also “pure” which I find kinda endearing. under all of this wrath and energy and grief and confusion and stress, there are pure intentions and those are what motivates her. it is a stretch but I like the connection nonetheless.

3. Do they have any nicknames?

originally answered here

Yes! Sharky calls her Shorty, Hurk has adopted the practice. (I love them.) Staci, she likes to call him Stace, used to call her Stinky but not as much anymore after he is freed from Jacob’s capture. Addie sometimes uses sweet pea, sweetcorn, or sweet greens for her. Everybody respects that and nobody dares to make fun of it. Also because they are scared of the ass whooping they would get from both.

4. How old are they?

(It was previously 26 but I aged her down a little. ppl of tungles pls forgive me!)

5. When’s their birthday?

August 4

6. What’s their zodiac sign/element/birthstone/etc.? Do they believe that holds any significance?

zodiac sign: Leo, something I think is very cool because my mental image of her as a lioness is very fitting imho

element: fire → properties: warmth and dryness → key notions: energy, activity, idea → People of fire element are characterized by fiery temper, lively wit, and quick intelligence. People of fire element are not predisposed to long explanations, are impatient in trifles, but are smart and capable to grasp quickly the meaning of the main things. People of fire element frequently make thoughtless actions.

Chinese zodiac: dog 甲 → element: wood → polarity: yang → lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9 → lucky colors: green, red, purple → most compatible signs: dog, tiger, horse → People born under the Dog sign in Chinese zodiac are brave, friendly and reliable. People born in the year of the Dog are endowed with the best qualities. They are kind and faithful. Like their animal counterparts, they are extremely loyal friends that are always ready to help. They appreciate their families more than career. However, they tend to be too straightforward and criticizing. Their self-doubt might make them too pessimistic. Dog women tend to have man character. They are ambitious and can make a good career. At the same time, they can make good wives and caring mothers. Dog men are brave and have a strong sense of justice. However, to succeed in something they need a support and appraisal. [source]

birthstone: carnelian, moonstone, onyx, peridot, sardonyx, spinel, or topaz [depends on what system you go by]

She does not believe in any of that but likes the birthstone thing just for funsies and will sometimes buy jewelry if it's birthstone-themed.

7. What’s their species/subspecies? Do they have any special/magical abilities?

Homo sapiens (sorry I cannot quit the nerd shit!)

She does not have magical abilities but rather mundane “superpowers” all of us have in some form. The ability to make friends wherever she goes, great sense of direction, always has the exact change she needs, can find out how to learn pretty much anything, can befriend every cat she meets, always finds what she’s looking for in a large and even unfamiliar supermarket.

8. What “class” do they belong to (for fantasy characters)? If none, what weapon do they favor?

Baseball bat, baby! She carries it everywhere and can really whack the shit out of anyone. She also likes it because it does not run out of ammo, can be used as a lever in pinch, and she feels like she has much more control over it than she would ever have over a gun. Despite being a fucking cop she still is a little weary of firearms and I fucking respect her for it.

APPEARANCE

1. What do they look like?

smol and hopefully kind to the ppl she cares about. bruised and scratched all over, hair always a liiiittle messy. if there were face-Olympics, she’d win gold in all categories. ~plush~ lips, big nose, dark hair, eyes, and eyebrows. also: fat fucking tiddies. she has to hold them frequently when she runs and therefore desperately clings to the one good bra she came to hope county with. her face is heart-shaped (I think? generally weird to describe). otherwise, she is just pretty average..? I think. I honestly wouldn’t know because I did not give her any special features or anything and she literally has the face I know best 😅 but maybe you can tell me something that you think is remarkable about her appearance (if you know what she looks like but I think I have posted at least a wip drawing before)..?

2 . Do they have a face claim?

originally answered here

Hm kinda but also kinda not…? I based her design on my face for obvious self-insert reasons but also because I cannot draw without tracing photos to save my life.

If I had to pick a face-claim with a gun to my head I’d probably say Gal Gadot, but also because I am a HUGE wonder woman fan. Maybe throw in some Priyanka Chopra - especially during her Quantico days - and Zoë Kravitz in there too.

3. What’s their style like? Clothes, hair, makeup?

originally answered here

ooooh fun fun fun! I love talking about style and this specifically!

At first, Gigi was really attached to her uniform. To a point where it took a good bit of persuasion from Dutch until she finally agreed to at least take it off to let it dry. (She then also gave it a rinse because lake water stinks and she eventually came to the realization that she cannot be a respectable deputy if she smells like days-old fish pee.)

But during the first few weeks after the helicopter crash, she will absolutely not take that damn uniform off. Not even if it gets really hot under the shirt. It is so ingrained in her that she is responsible for protecting the citizens of Hope County, especially now that the situation has escalated. She. Cannot. Possibly. Fail. Them. It’s not only her job but her duty and the uniform that represents this role as Junior Deputy is the only thing that she can cling to for at least a brief sense of security and pre-reaping normalcy.

Then, after having witnessed one too many deaths, presumably on the resistance side - that she of course secretly blames herself for - something in her snaps and she ditches the uniform because at this point it does not mean anything anymore anyways. So from then on, she sports her skinny jeans and the trouble maker crop top. John swears it’s a deliberate decision to taunt them because her new clothes show off the scars he gave her all too well and OH MY GOD IT’S NAKED SKIN! LITTLE JOHNNY JUST HAS TO STARE!

She also ditches her old boots eventually for a pair of trainers which she takes from an abandoned home. It’s something she hates doing but her boots are basically falling apart by then and decent shoes in her size are hard to come by when nobody gets in or out of the county. She makes a mental note to get whoever they previously belonged to a new pair if they are both still alive when the cult is finally defeated though.

And of course, not to forget, her cowboy hat! It was something Dutch allowed her to take from his bunker. It belonged to a family member once but they have stopped visiting him quite a while ago and he figures she can keep it. Also a little ref to Sheriff Whitehorse who she respects a lot and who is someone my dep looks up to.

4. How do they carry themselves? What’s their default expression?

When Dep Gigi is on the job she can sometimes seem a bit stiff due to stress. She chose this job to help people and serve the community but has absolutely no clue how to handle genuine disrespect from other people (except for the occasional post-work-shower cry) which unfortunately is also part of it tho. Not super often, especially not in a small place like Hope County though. So she’s usually just… pretty normal? Okay, she can charming and insanely flirtatious but those qualities really get to shine when she’s off the clock.

Apart from that, being polite and having good manners are very important to her. At least initially. When people get to know her better her naivité can sometimes make her seem a little bit like an idiot but she doesn’t care if it does because she’s being her authentic self and she embraces that part of her personality. Any person who is disrespectful to her, because of this specifically but because of anything else too, can suck a bag of dicks anyway and she will make sure they know that. Her politeness does not extend that far.

5. Do they have any physical ailments or disabilities?

Fortunately nothing major (a real privilege, especially in the US eofhibduedvbiu). She does grind her teeth though. Oh boy! If it’s especially bad her jaw will make sounds akin to volcanic eruptions every time she tries to open her mouth the next few days.

Despite being super young her joints, especially knees and ankles, sound worse than firing shotguns. It does not hurt or anything, just special effects. It absolutely cracks Sharky up. You’d think it would get old after the first few times of her crouching down but apparently, it doesn't. Eli says it's a security risk when they have to go full stealth somewhere though which Gigi thinks is a joke at first but he is actually serious about it.

PERSONALITY

1. What’s their alignment?

chaotic good ✨

2 . Which one of the 16 Personality Types do they fit into?

originally answered here

okay, okay, okay. I’m getting a little ranty again so I’ll try to keep it short but my stance on this is that the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is complete and utter bullshit. give it a google if you’re interested, I’m too tired of this to explain.

3. What are their hobbies and interests? Do they have any particular “favorites” (food, books, and so on)?

originally answered here

The easiest way to Gigi’s heart is food. Food and horses. She has been riding horses as long as she can walk and she absolutely loves spending time with those animals. And she loves to cook and eat! She loves taking care of people by cooking for them and getting cared for in the same way. If you get her takeout after she had a long day of work she’ll basically be down to get married on the spot (John, take note! You should have brought Bang Bang Broccoli with Tofu to the church instead of those dead ravens).

During the reaping, she would love nothing more than to catch a break with a book. She prefers non-fiction but at the time she would take basically anything to just take her mind off the whole mess for a while...

4. What are they bad at?

Everything car maintenance. Not because she is dumb or doesn’t care but she just never properly learned and definitely would learn much better if someone took the time and showed her instead of her trying to teach it herself. She also needs insanely long to do math, something she is highly embarrassed about. And, blame the ADHD once more, her mind often just leaves the conversation like a soon-to-be-parent to get a pack of smokes. Something she feels bad about too but cannot really help.

Otherwise, she can be bad at taking care of herself. Setting boundaries, especially with her beloveds ✨? Hardly ever heard of her. She’d honestly cut her leg off in a heartbeat if it would help a friend. This has not happened yet (let’s hope for the best) but she pulls many all-nighters or runs on little sleep just to help out someone else. Unlike John, she is not looking for more things to say yes to but simply cannot stop it. Good thing she was actually mentally present back in the bunker otherwise she’d probably have said yes to him super absentmindedly.

John: “Just say yes.”

Gigi, thinking about the seven hundred other tasks she still has on hand, if the escape route she has in mind actually is one and bothered by the tag in her pants that’s itching like crazy: “Yeah, sure, don’t worry about it. I got your back! No problem at all.”

John: “???¿??¿??”

5. What kind of things do they dislike/hate?

There are… so many things she doesn’t like. Where should I even start?

when people are late/do not care to stick to agreements; waiting in general; loud noises (very very practical in Hope County during the reaping); when socks have weird seams that hurt in her boots; mascot suits, they freak her out; soft veggies; disrespectful af people; her collarbones being touched; snide comments towards ~alternative~ hairstyles; chart music, at least the current; having cold feet and therefore going barefoot, seriously, she almost never does it, even when fucking; cucumbers; yelling; touching unglazed clay, raw wood or aluminum foil; using stickers; insects, especially when camping; improper communication; when snake breeders keep their animals in those drawers???; comments regarding her veganism, dogs saliva

I could go on for hours but I'll spare you that haha

6. Do they have any vices/addictions/mental illnesses?

a n g y: she cannot forgive easily

crankiness: boy, it's so easy to aggravate her! especially when she's off her meds. that often leads to...

recklessness: not always but she can definitely be much more reckless than normal. but again, usually not with bad intentions.

complainer: self-explanatory, also gets worse off her meds

obsessive: she is aware and Cannot Help It

masochist: not only sexually (she does not like admit it but she mostly is a sub/bottom) but she also cannot say no, keep pushing herself and will work herself to death :))

vengefulness: linked to the above. everyone needs a hobby I guess.

Gigi, fortunately, does not really have any addictions, although she lets others hit it so often that some have worried about her possibly being a nymphomaniac before. It's all good though, a girl just likes to fuck. 🙈

In regards to mental illnesses, she does have ADHD and suffers all the consequences that come with it. Especially after going off her meds when she runs out after the helicopter crash. But she survives it. It took until adulthood for her to get diagnosed, so she does know how to at least somewhat handle her own unmedicated ass. Tweak has offered to make her her own Ritalin but so far she has always politely declined.

She does sporadically get some nihilistic and depressed feelings as a fun extra BUT Hope County keeps her so busy that she at least does not have much time to dwell on them when they turn up.

7. What are their goals and motivations?

My deputy is an idealist and her biggest goal and motivation is helping people and making the world a better place. Cheesy but that is what she really wants.

8. What are their manners like? Any habits?

Spot fucking on! As mentioned, manners are super important to her. To her, it's a sign of respect to be well-behaved. (At least around new people. When she gets comfortable around someone her chaotic side takes over.)

As far as habits go, she can be a bit compulsive. Additionally, she can be a forgetful bean and when she's excited will not shut up.

9. What are they most afraid of?

first and foremost losing her loved ones. They mean the world to her and no matter the circumstances she would definitely see herself at fault. Gigi is very scared that she will not be able to protect Hope County from the cult. (As if that was her destiny but then again, what do you expect from someone with Chronic Hero Syndrome™ and masochistic tendencies?)

secondarily it is probably John. Sure, Jacob's trials get to her, and Faith's Bliss-induced nightmare trips are something she could very well do without but John has simply found a way to get in her head, he doesn't even have to try hard for it. Him being so blatantly sexual is something my deputy cannot shake off. It reminds her of past encounters she would rather remove from her conscience in a heartbeat if possible. John is having a field day poking around at her trauma and over time the seeds just fuck her up enough that she ends up in bed with them somehow.

BACKGROUND

1. Where were they born? What was their childhood like?

Gigi was born in "some shithole in the woods" in Montana. A small town with people she did not like that much. Her childhood was pretty uneventful which is probably not bad. It was spent mostly around animals (something she is very grateful for today). When her time came she left the judgmental dicks but also her childhood friends behind and moved to Missoula.

2 . What’s their family like?

originally answered here

Things with her parents are tense but not completely terrible. They don’t talk often. She has a bunch of cousins she loves but doesn’t get to see as much as she’d like. At least that means nobody is worried about her when she does not text or call for a while… She hates when people worry about her.

3. What factions or organizations are they a part of? What ranks and titles do they hold?

originally answered here

Hope County Sheriff’s Department – current – Junior Deputy

The Resistance – current – bad bitch trying her best

Girl Scouts of the USA – age 10 – Junior  yes, she used to be a girl scout but unfortunately only briefly

4. How do they fit into their “story”?

I am not sure how this is supposed to be answered so I'm just gonna skip it. Sorry!

5. Where do they currently live? What’s their place like?

*Mary May voice* Montana... Big Sky Country... The Treasure State... People got a lot of names for it. I just call it home.

Ahem but yeah, even though she did not really plan on it, when she heard of a position as junior deputy being available further out from the city she jumped at the opportunity hoping to enjoy the country life again and the job being a bit quieter than in Missoula. That, unfortunately, did not go according to plan though. When Gigi got concerned about not being able to find a future place to live for weeks, not even right before she was supposed to start at the new department, it was already too late to beg her old boss for her job back. At least she had not given up her city apartment yet but her lease was going to be up soon too. Her plan B was to start looking for a place when she'd be a little better known by the locals, hoping someone would have mercy on her and let her at least rent a spare room. Until then she'd have to suck it up and just commute. That worked out until her second day.

Now she doesn't stay in one place long enough to call it home anyways. The closest to that would probably be the room above the Spread Eagle Mary May "rents" out to her sometimes. (Gigi promises to pay her back when she can access her bank account again, Mary May insist that it is the least she can do for her after getting back the Widowmaker and doesn't wanna hear about money no more, for the last fucking time Gigi!) Otherwise, she will crash at a friend's or lover's place. Sometimes on a couch, an air mattress, occasionally in a tent or car. She also tried squatting in someone's abandoned home once but felt too guilty to catch more than a few minutes of sleep at a time.

Later on, John asks her to move in with him on the ranch – needy little cunt – if she'd just join the project which is simply an amazing topic for pillow talk! Of course, she declines but she'd be lying if she did not think about how nice and easy things would be if she could just stay in the luxurious house for at least a little while.

6. How do they eventually die?

Not at all. :)))))))

RELATIONSHIPS

1. Do they have any friends? Would they consider anyone to be their best friend?

So many!! SO SO MANY!

If they are not with the project they are basically already friends with her. But seriously, just like back in school Gigi is well-known and liked in the county. She has so much love to give and will show it to everyone willing to accept it, especially during those tough times.

She is closest with her coworkers, the guns for hire, their families, Eli, Tammy, and Wheaty though.

2. What’s their friend group like? What role do they play in it?

originally answered here

Deputy Gigi is absolutely chaotic good. A very loud, very fun, and caring mom-friend. Okay, maybe not exactly mum but fun auntie-friend? She always wants to take care of everybody and can make friends wherever she goes but she can also quickly get too much for people when she’s having a good time and really excited about life.

That, fortunately, attracts a bunch of queerdos though! But the job has taken a toll on her social life and does not get to see and talk to her old friends as much as she would like anymore…

3. What’s their love life like? Do they have any kids?

originally answered here

Active describes it the best. My deputy is definitely a people-person. She also values her alone-time but she is naturally outgoing flirty and sexual (when she is not on the job) so she does date and sleep around. That stops for a while with the reaping but once she is back to her old self, virtually no cheeks in hope county will escape the clapping!

I forgot to mention this previously but she does not wanna have kids. She’d get her tubes tied in an instant if someone offered it to her. But she can be the must fun Auncle in the world! 😎

4. Who do they look up to? Who do they trust?

Even though she has not known him for long, Whitehorse has already taken on a mentor role to the dep and she deeply respects and appreciates him. Just like her, he is very focused on being humane and staying humble in a job that often attracts rather ... aggressive and self-centered individuals. She wishes she had even just a quarter of his calmness (and maybe she is viewing him as a bit of a work-dad, oops).

Generally, she trusts everyone who is in the resistance. They are working for the same cause after all. She does not have the time or brain space to worry about anyone acting suspiciously. The locals know each other better anyway so that is something that can lose sleep about.

5. Who do they hate? Do they have any enemies?

The Seeds and their followers. No explanation needed I think.

6. Do they have any pets?

Unfortunately not. please ignore the fact that Jacob would love to make her his tho and have her in front of him, on all fours and on a pretty pretty leash but shhh

7. Are they good with kids? Animals?

she is okay with kids but also really appreciates not being responsible for one 24/7. Gigi will babysit Carmina day and night though! She would absolutely take a bullet for that child.

With animals she is fantastic. Cats love her, fish do not fear her (that much). She instantly bonds with every horse she comes across and could smooch cow noses all day.

FUN FACTS

1. Which tropes do they fit? Which archetypes?

originally answered here

I have to admit that my general knowledge of tropes and archetypes is still in need of improvement so I used this website, this one, and tvtropes.org for some help. :3 Chronic Hero Syndrome: The hero can't resist helping out anyone and everyone in need who they may come across. The Paladin: They combat the forces of evil wherever they are found, and defend the helpless as much as possible. Survivor: One who somehow survives, even against insurmountable odds. Never gives up and always pulls through. Work Hard, Play Hard: A character who is serious and hard working at their job, but loves to party and have fun when at home. Cuddle Bug: Character who enjoys giving hugs. Action Girl: A female badass who is tough and kicks butt. Damsel in Distress? Not her (most of the time). Insists on Paying: A character who, even when offered a freebie, insists on using their money to pay for it. Jack-of-All-Trades: A character with all the basic skills and is able to do a little bit of everything. [Gigi is absolutely guilty of that. Blame it on the ADHD tho. But she can teach you how to knot intricate bracelets so everyone's winning!] The Genki Girl: A character possessed of an over-abundance of energy. She lives her life full-throttle. [I am not familiar at all with this trope but it sounded fitting. Please correct me if I particularly misinterpreted this one though!] OOC Is Serious Business: If a character is behaving outside his usual characterization, the situation must be serious. [This bitch is so annoying and her only coping mechanisms are humor and getting drunk so when she gets real silent when confronted with John you know shit is real and she is shitting her pants.] The Temptress: A beautiful woman who seduces the hero. [Maybe not seducing the hero... but literally everyone in her close proximity lol.] Characterization Marches On: Character's personality is different in later episodes than they were in the beginning. Write Who You Know: A character is based off a Real Life person the author knows or knew. [It's me :3] Caretaker: The character who insists on taking care of others before themselves. Empath: An archetype that feels the pain of others deeply and wants to help. Gifted Child: A child with extraordinary talents, whether natural or supernatural, often a saviour for the story. [Again, blame the ADHD.] Girl-Next-Door: Wholesome girl who is pretty. Hardworker: A person who is willing to work long, hard hours for the betterment of themselves. Hedonist: One whose life goal is the pursuit of pleasure. [This woman fucks. It's what she's known for.] Masochist: A character that keeps engaging in a situation that leads to their pain and suffering. They’re often a visionary who regards their toil as necessary for their cause. Mr. Fix It: That one guy who insists he can fix anything, whether physical or emotional. [She does not exactly insist but feels obligated to. Whatever it is, she will do her best to make it right.] Prey: A victim of the predator. [You are meat much?] Student: Person who is always trying to learn new things in the context of school or life. Vigilante: This character takes justice into their own hands.

2. Do they play any instruments? Sports?

originally answered here

She plays guitar. Not super well but it's enough to accompany her singing and that she does well! Same for playing the piano. Generally, she is musically inclined she just lacks any formal education, and now the time to practice.

Dep Gigi does not play sports apart from horse riding but she starts to learn bat tricks when it becomes her trusty companion.

3. What are some items they always carry?

originally answered here

a chewed up pen, cliff bars, ibuprofen an,d a knife plus her trusty rusty bat for more insight into her pockets pls refer to the OC inventory tag thing I made ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

4. Do they collect anything?

originally answered here

not specifically anything physical, although she is really bad at throwing things away, but she does collect ༓･‧͙⁺˚*friends*˚⁺‧͙･༓

5. What position do they sleep in?

originally answered here

My deputy is a wiggly af sleeper. She will never stay in the same position for long but mostly comes back to sleeping on her side, preferably wrapped around a pillow or partner eventually.

6. Which emoji would they use the most?

originally answered here

🌝

7. What languages do they speak?

originally answered here

Besides English, of course, she speaks some basic Spanish and Norwegian.

8. What’s their favorite expletive?

originally answered here

hmmm... impeccable question! probably fuck. or shit. or shit-fuck. (but that's pretty basic. I wish I had a more interesting answer.)

9. What’s their favorite candle scent?

originally answered here

the goop x Heretic This Smells Like My Vagina Candle oof this is a tough one because I am not really into candles :D I think she would like fresh and simple scents so probably something like a citrus, jasmine, or rosemary candle would be up her alley.

10. What songs remind you of them?

originally answered here

Demons by Sleigh Bells

You're gonna pay for it They will purify block by block by block [...] I wanna know Which way will the heavenly go [...] Demons Live on And when I die, hang me high

pls listen to them I have been obsessed ever since playing Lillipop Chainsaw (on another note: I still wanna cosplay Juliet lol) also pls listen to Pussy Riot, they're so good!

11. Which animal would you say represents them?

originally answered here

another tough nut! possibly a wolverine or fox I'd say.

12. What stereotypical high school clique would they fit into?

originally answered here

this is cheesy, but probably the popular kids. she is an absolute social butterfly and people-pleaser after all. she has always been friendly, kind, and outgoing. who wouldn't love her? 🥺

13. What would their favorite ride at an amusement park be?

originally answered here

Two words: Wing. Coaster. She generally enjoys rollercoasters but those are her favorite. Staci and Joey took her to an amusement park shortly before her first day to bond a bit and get to know her. Stace made the mistake of betting who could endure more consecutive rides. Joey wasn't having it - smart - he ended up throwing up and Gigi was on her approximately 400th ride, smiling wide and giggling happily.

14. Do they believe in aliens? Ghosts? Reincarnation or something else?

originally answered here

Not really. Still... she does not like to be home alone at night after watching supernatural horror movies.

15. Do they follow any religions/gods? Do they celebrate holidays?

originally answered here

No, but she still enjoys going to church for the occasional holiday service. More so for nostalgia reasons and the feeling of community though. She'd also be really honored if friends were to invite her to their places of worship as a guest for the same reasons. Generally, that's why she also still celebrates the most popular Christian holidays. Food, family, being together - it's what she thrives on.

16. Which Deadly Sin do they most correspond to? Which Heavenly Virtue?

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( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Wrath, baby! but also kinda lust

for the virtues I'm very torn between kindness and charity...

17. If you had to choose one tarot card to represent them, which would it be?

originally answered here

once again, my knowledge on this topic is not very broad (I also do not really "believe" in tarot cards other than liking their aesthetic) so I tarot.com for some more info

"Let your light shine. Be confident in the sacred power of your original nature."

"The Sun Tarot card radiates with optimism and positivity." [source]

#i hope i didn't miss any #love you Mac!!#thank you so much #nonfunctioning-queer #answered asks #my dep #Far Cry 5

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FUCK YOU TIME! I’m aware I’m an hour and a half late, but I finished the chapter, so HA. I know nobody cares, but I’m happy with myself. Previous chapter is at the bottom of the page, of course.

Chapter 4

"Why, pray tell, don't you trust me?"

"Because you're being paranoid." Mikey gets into position at the top of the ramp as you scroll through your phone absentmindedly, watching your friends back home sincerely mourning your death. "I am an ex-peer-ee-onsed skateboarder and ninja. This is gonna be epic."

"As someone who saw that episode," you reassure him, sighing at your mother's inactivity online confirming your suspicions for the umpteenth time, "you are absolutely going to get in trouble." The lair is a mess, the ramp more so, and the entire situation is so obviously the inciting incident that you're half convinced that the universe itself is pranking you. You slid the phone into your pocket, not really in the mood to start crying again. "In fact, this is directly related to the theme of the episode. In other words, don't do it."

"Relax, dude." He sets himself up. "I am totally gonna make this jump and it is going to be sweet."

"Theme?" Donatello pipes up from his place on the ground in front of the ramp. "The first major constituent of a clause?"

You blink. "No, the new Subway footlong. What the fuck are you talking about?"

"That's the definition of theme."

"Who uses that definition? Grammar teachers?"

"The dictionary."

You are dumbfounded. "Why would I— do you know how people usually use that word?"

"People usually use that word at all?"

You look over at Raphael and Leonardo, who are on the floor next to him, and who seem completely disinterested. "Do you guys—"

"No. Who uses the word 'theme'?" Raphael rolls his eyes. "Mikey, do you plan on jumping today?"

"Wait, so none of you have ever used that word in a literary sense?"

"There's a literary sense?"

You sigh. "In hindsight, I guess that makes sense, since— Mikey, you're gonna get grounded for it."

"Will not."

"Will too. Donnie, when you inevitably get grounded for this, after your grounding is over, come to my apartment. I'm teaching you literary analysis because that is ridiculous." You get to your feet. "Oh," you say, "before I go, when he grounds you, don't go out. If you get into trouble while you're out, get me, and if he asks why you're tired, say it was a movie marathon, and if he asks which movies, Lord of The Rings. See ya." You run out as you hear the shouts of their father telling them to stop.

You walk back up to the surface via the empty subway tunnel. You had quickly realized that it was infinitely less gross than going through the sewers, and your apartment already smelled enough like raw sewage from the amount of time you had started spending down there. You have considered buying new clothes with your quickly appreciating bank account, but you could not bring yourself to look, even with your new freedom. Maybe it was a lack of motivation? You do not exactly know. More likely is your complete lack of inspiration and faith in your own choices, but what do I know?

You start down the street to your building. You would not go so far as to say it felt like home, but you had become more accustomed to it. You had learned the bellboy’s name, nodded to neighbors. It is not a stunning amount of progress, but it is progress. You spend most of your days now, if not re-watching whatever episode is relevant next, for the first time, cyberstalking people you knew from back home. How courteous of that organization to give you an up-to-date feed of life moving on without you; at least you get to see your cousins.

You do not remember the actual walk. You remember getting to your apartment, walking right by your refrigerator, and collapsing onto the bed.

You feel like shit.

You roll onto your back, going right back to stalking. You are not sure why you bother making yourself feel worse. You tried messaging them to absolutely no avail. You cannot comment on posts, either. You know this. You still grasp onto this shred from your past. It just makes you sad. Why are you doing this to yourself?

You feel a lump rise in your throat. You close the window.

You curl around your pillow, hugging it tightly. You the sound of your fingers against the screen was the only thing to permeate the room. You are following a tangent, looking for a book you were interested in a century ago. Something about a pervert? You forget.

You miss home.

—

You do not even need to look up from your phone; the panting is enough. "I'm going to take a wild guess."

"I know you said to come get you," Donnie gushed, "but it was 2 in the morning and I totally forgot and I was freaking out about this new invention and—"

You set the e-book down, walking over and grasping his hands gently. "Take a deep breath, alright? You're gonna be fine, so long as you chill out and think."

"Baxter Stockman is serious business."

"I know, honey, but you gotta calm down, alright?" You slowly pull him down to sit on the bed.

"He snapped my staff with his freakin hand!"

"You are going to go through at least 2 more of those bad boys. Breathe with me." You inhale deeply. "In."

He mimics you.

"Out."

He follows suit.

"Okay. Are you good?"

His breathing slows. He swallows, nods. "Okay, I'm calm."

"Awesome. Now, I'm gonna give you a mini version of our lesson, alright? Is that okay?" The irony of you trying to calm down the trained ninja is not lost on you.

"Yeah, alright." He nodded.

"Alright. Let's start off with the basics." You sit yourself up properly. "Now, this is a kid's show, right?"

"If you say so, yeah."

"The thing about kids shows is that there's usually a moral to each of the episodes."

"Okay."

You put up one finger. "At the beginning of the episode, you guys got grounded, right?"

He nodded.

"You guys snuck out, and you got into a fight with Stockman. That fight is the reason he's after you, right?" You try to speak relatively clearly and, more importantly, calmly.

"Yeah." He seems to respond relatively positively to this.

"And then,” you continue, putting up a second finger, “Mikey losing the t-pod and not telling anyone is what lead to Stockman getting powerful, right?”

He nodded.

“In both instances, the problem was a lack of transparency, right? Not asking for help for fear of getting in trouble?”

He nodded again.

“So,” you nod with him, “the way to fix this is?”

“To ask for help regardless of whether or not it will get us in trouble with Splinter?”

“Exactly.” You smile encouragingly. “Why?”

“Because that’s the message of the episode?”

“You really are quick to catch on.” You get to your feet. “I’m not surprised you’re the brains of the group.”

“Really?” His eyes lit up.

“Most definitely. Now,” you get to your feet, “as much as I love when we talk, and as much as I owe you a lesson on how to identify these sorts of things on your own, I’m sure your brothers could use that advice right about now.”

“Right!” He gets up. “Thank you, again.”

“My pleasure, my guy. Oh, hit me up when you’re off of your grounding so I can figure out a lesson plan.”

“You got it.” He climbed out of the window. “See you then, Y/N.”

“Kick their asses.” You wave as he disappears into the night.

Your smile slowly slides off your face as you close the window. You pick your phone up to check the time.

You toss it onto the bed. ‘I’m making cupcakes.’ You have not eaten in what feels like a while. You are already out of bed. Might as well.

“She called me honey.”

Raphael rolls his eyes. “I’m telling you, there’s no way that a girl like her is going to be into you. You’re delusional.”

“Honey is a pet name!” Donatello’s voice rises slightly. “And—and she invited me to her place after we aren’t grounded!”

“Let him believe.” Leonardo pipes up from in front of the television. “I think it’s nice that he and she are as close of friends as they are so quick.”

“For the record, I’m rooting for ya, bro.” Mikey takes another bite out of his pizza. “Sure, you’re a little creepy, but so is she, so it works out.”

He scoffs. “Aren’t you three forgetting something? Like, I don’t know, that we’re turtles? Is the fact that she’s an entirely different species not a factor?”

“Part turtle.” He speaks incredibly fast. “Our DNA is mutated with—”

“Oh, I’m sure you’re holding onto that technicality real tight, aren’t you?” He stabs the dummy in the gut. “A technicality that I’m sure she cares about.”

“I did the research.” He gets to his feet, running over and grabbing a diagram from his lab. “We’re physically compatible.”

“Donnie. Brother. No.” He stops. “Please tell me you didn’t seriously look into whether or not you could fuck her. I know you like this girl, but come on.”

“I didn’t go out of my way to research how our reproductive system works for this.” He tosses it back into his lab, sliding the door closed. “I did that research a while back. I just had to investigate reproduction on the female end to make sure everything worked.” He stands up straight. “Theoretically, we are fully capable of reproducing with humans.”

“Theoretically?” Leo looks back at him.

He feels his face go red. “Well, there isn’t any clinical research done on the subject. We’re the only ones of our kind, after all, and I don’t have any female samples to use.”

“For fuck’s sake, Donnie, do not ask her for ‘samples’.” He gags. “That’s just fucking gross.”

“I wasn’t going to!”

“You were. I’d bet money on it.”

“Ten bucks says he still will.” Mikey drops the rest of it down his throat.

“Hey!”

“Dude, you’re freakier than I am. I love you but come on.” He lays back on the couch.

“Y’all are just gross.” He stabbed the dummy in the neck, sand pouring out of the hole. “We need a more durable dummy.”

“You could just not break the ones I make.” He sits down on the couch. “That’s an option.”

“It’s a literal punching bag. It’s a show of love.”

The episode ends. Leo walked over to the two on the couch, sitting on the other side of his lanky brother as Michelangelo scrounges for crumbs. “Look, it might be jumping the gun a bit to start researching if you guys can have kids. You guys aren’t even in a relationship.”

“I know.” He rubs his face with his hands. “I dunno, man. What am I doing?”

“Exactly.” He pats him on the back. “I’m not saying it could never happen, but this is a little much.”

He sighs. “Yeah, that’s true.”

“We wouldn’t lie to you.” He gets to his feet. “I’m gonna go meditate for a while. You wanna join me?”

“I’m good.” Donnie hopped over the back of the couch. “I’m gonna go work on this thing I’ve been working on.”

“Alright, man.” He walks off to the dojo.

He steps into his lab, sliding the door closed behind him. He sits at his workstation, a half-finished robot sat on the table. He slides his tongue in the space between his teeth absentmindedly as he goes back to connecting wires.

‘She used the past tense. Had, she said.’ He bounces his knee absentmindedly, reaching for the soldering iron. ‘But she called me honey. She called me hot stuff. Is that an insult?” He tests the joints. ‘I don’t remember.’

He sets his project down for a second. He opens his laptop, smiling gently at his screen saver. It is a photo you had emailed him of the two of you to show you how it worked.

‘I should make a camera. Or find one. A digital one.’ He sighs, closing it. ‘She is absolutely gorgeous.’

He goes back to work, still feeling your fingers around his.

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gear-project · 3 years

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How much information of the events in the story does public know about?

Most people assumed Sol along with the Sacred Order were responsible for killing Justice back in 2180 after she broke out of her Seal (nobody knew Testament was part of the cause, or that Human Gears even existed).

The incident that happened in former London, England was kept private by the International Police Force, and Sheevus’ Blackard Company was shut down without much external questioning about it. Most assumed the dormant Gear Hydra just stirred and caused trouble, and the former Sacred Order members dealt with it.

After that, the Data Disc Ky found was destroyed and kept under wraps... only Zepp’s higher ups knew about the incident, though the Jellyfish Pirates kept fragments of their data disc as a memento.

A lot of rumors circulated about what happened to the Gear Dizzy back in 2181, but nothing factual was leaked to the public, at least where Ky is concerned. It was officially stated that Jam Kuradoberi collected the bounty.

Most of what happened between 2181-83 was kept under wraps by the Postwar Administration Bureau, trying to cover their own tracks and fall in line with the Conclave’s rulings. The public would learn about the PWAB’s darker underbelly sometime later, however.

As of 2184-85, people were just getting used to the United Kingdoms of Illyria being founded as a new nation, with Ky Kiske being the High King, Leo Whitefang as Second King, and King Daryl as the Third King of the nation.

Most knew the Conclave and Sanctus Populi (along with the United Nations) were behind the founding of Illyria, but not the inner plannings or conspiracy involved regarding it, nor its connection to the PWAB.

Ariels became Pope Maximus sometime before this, taking the place of Pope Hapinus prior to his “untimely death”. People knew about it, but they didn’t talk about it much, that is until Valentine and the Vizuel Army invaded Illyria’s Capital.

Valentine not only invaded Illyria, but she destroyed several dormant Gears there while she was at it, hence the name of the event being called “Baptisma 13 incident”. 13 Gears that were kept under Illyrian watch disappeared, basically... or so the public knew at least.

After that incident, Ky made a public announcement as High King that he would be giving sanctuary to Sentient Gears within Illyria’s borders... and that REALLY got people talking. It was a controversial subject... and also something people could hardly believe was real.

This also painted a huge target on Ky’s back for anti-Gear protests, calling him a Gear sympathizer, among other things. A lot of politicians considered disassociating with Ky after this as well. This was also around the time the Conclave decided to use the PWAB to put a bounty on Sol’s head.

Sol getting a bounty on his head raised a few eyebrows within the Bounty Hunting community... since he was pretty infamous among them. But Ky later exposed this fake bounty as a sham and part of a conspiracy (and this wasn’t the first time fake bounties were posted, either).

In 2187, around this time Pope Ariels began circulating Anti-Valentine Opus detachments around the globe, as a means of “protecting the people against the Valentine threat”, (but was actually part of her scheme to use Gears to dominate the world.) Most people thought Opus were some man-made robot, it never occurred to most that they were actually Gears.

At this point, nobody really knew what the Conclave were doing, that is until Ramlethal Valentine made a global War Declaration (Elphelt’s warning to Ky was kept a government secret by the way, only the U.S. President Vernon seemed to be given intel about her via Leo).

This, of course, was a ruse, and in fact the Conclave were hovering over the city of Babylon, about to completely destroy its Population (why they chose Babylon as their first target, isn’t exactly clear... but it might have some symbolic value internally).

By the time Sol and Ky finally caught on, Babylon’s people were gone... It was as tragic as might imagine all over the globe, people mourning for lost friends and family who had once lived there. A great catastrophe. I’m sure many blamed Ramlethal for the incident as well, even if she was only indirectly involved.

The public also caught wind of the Illyrian Knights pursuing what they were calling “The Cradle” to the Black Sea... and there was a huge dustup about all the military presence there. Nobody knew the Cradle had anything to do with Justice, however.

Around November 1st, 2187 Justice reappeared (according to reporters) right next to Illyria’s Central Organ Tower... though nobody really knew how that was even possible, and even considered the idea that Justice was supposed to be dead for years. Local residents of the capital were temporarily evacuated, and that was about the size of what happened at that time.

Shortly after this incident, Pope Ariels made a public announcement that everything was connected with the “Universal Will” who had declared war on Humankind. She used this speech as a way of giving hope back to the people, to encourage them to keep fighting on despite who their enemy was... nobody even knowing the truth of the matter. She also used this as an opportunity to let the Japanese people be released from their quarantine, as a show of good faith (again, another ruse).

Not long after, several earthquake-like explosions in the form of Information Flares occurred around the globe... and nobody really knew the cause, or that they were even connected with Ariels and the Japanese. Even one of Illyria’s major cities was destroyed, thankfully most people were evacuated (this was when Ramlethal was caught in Ariels’ trap).

Then, during the Feast of Victory (the anniversary of the End of the Crusades), Ariels publicly shot one of her own staff, and went on to reveal that she herself was the Universal Will. At the same time, several cities in Illyria were invaded by Anti-Matter Gears and a contingent of Ariels’ Swiss Guard, the Phalanx Nine.

Several people were killed in the incidents, but due to everyone involved, no major destruction occurred. In particular it was revealed a certain Winged-woman was seen protecting the people of Illyria above the city (which was reported in the local newspaper, and speculated upon).

At this point in time, two major bites of News Information have been revealed: Pope Ariels is now in Illyrian Military custody, while the International Criminal known as “That Man” or “The Gearmaker” is now in U.S. Military custody. Both are pending a Tribunal, which is being discussed in an upcoming G4 Summit.

No one has publicly stated or speculated connections between any of these chains of incidents, other than the fact Gears were involved. It was, however stated that the PWAB would be reformed and the Assassins Organization officially dismantled.

So far, the public discussion in Illyria seems to be embracing the idea of working alongside Sentient Gears (thanks to open comments about them from the Illyrian Military), though that seems to only apply to certain regions within the nation... no other outstanding opinions in other countries have been stated.

#GG Politics #Death and Republic

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selfless1978 · 3 years

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I once, in private, RPed with my Leo with a very special person. They knew how much I loved my version of him, and he had expressed it like this when she asked if it would upset me.

Basically, there is one base Leo that was originally created. No matter how much we change him and shape him, every single one leads back to that first version. If it hadn’t been for that gritty comic, he never would have been available in so many forms to love. So, in a sense, there is only one Leo and all his different shapes and forms are just a matter of perspective on those who want to bring him to life. Therefore, no one really owns him. Everyone has had a hand to making him what he is. To some a BDSM master, to others a soft, caring lover. To many he is a stick in the mud, to few he is a clown in disguise. He is a character made for the masses that takes different shapes depending on the need. Therefore, he is to be shared by all.

Now, I’m going to do this same thing with Vicky. I’ve played her in many forms, but her base personality is the same. What makes her, her is always going to be at her core, good or bad. In my mind, Vicky has grown far from her original intention to be a self insert. She has grown into her own enigma. Now, with a few years of playing her in many situations behind me, she has that same kind of depth. I’m going to do something that I haven’t seen done yet. One version of her new to this, the other having already taken the plunge. Both together in one story. And both having fallen for him. For Leo.

I hope you enjoy.

@fearlessheartofasamurai and @bushido-in-blue

This one is for you. One having seen me through some very hard times, and is dearly missed. The other helping me to overcome a deep scar of hurt to bring Vicky back out. To let her once more flourish in my writings.

To the both of you, I thank you deeply.

-Vicky Mun

TELL HIM

She sat across from him. Her deep brown eyes watching him as he tended to his weapons. Being very meticulous to sharpen every burr. His attention to the slightest detail amazing this often impatient and flighty woman. To her, it wasn’t the only amazing thing about him. She still couldn’t believe that such a marvelous creature gave her the time of day.

This left her with the feeling of girly giddiness and, fear. She showed him neither as she started to form a connection. She was growing very fond of him. Even now she smiled as he engaged with a quick banter session with Mikey. Raph and Donnie chiming in and soon the lair was filled with their light hearted laughter. It was over in a short time, and soon she found herself alone with him as he returned his attention back to his weapons. Still, she said nothing. She didn’t want to interrupt his maintenance of his weapons, knowing full well that his life depended on them. And, what she really wanted to say was hidden behind a wall of uncertainty.

I'm scared. So afraid to show I care

These feelings she was dealing with were very hard for her to voice. Her own past of hurt not wanting to let go and to allow her to reach out to him. To allow her even the slightest hope that he could be something more than a friend.

Will he think me weak. If I tremble when I speak

She bit her lip as she sat silently on the couch. Here was her chance. She could tell him about these thoughts and feelings. But the mere thought of that made her clam up. She knew very well that she wasn’t very good at talking about things this deep and personal. She would end up a stuttering mess and make a fool out of herself.

Oooh, what if there's another one he's thinking of

What if he had his interest in someone else? A man like him could have any woman he wanted, why would he want to spend time with her? A nobody with a damaged past and so many issues she had to face and learn to overcome.

Maybe he's in love, I'd feel like a fool

But if she never said anything, how would she know? If she didn’t reach out to him, this torment she was facing now would never be resolved. She would forever lament the opportunity passed because she was to afraid to speak up.

Life can be so cruel, I don't know what to do

Suddenly, she felt a warmth. It, was an odd feeling. Comforting, calming. A feeling full of hope. She closed her eyes to it and found a mental image of, herself? It seemed now as if two of her were sitting on the couch. one next to the other. Her current, torn self and another that watched with gentle compassion. Her loving expression watching him fondly as he obliviously worked.

Then, this strange vision turned to look at her directly.

I've been there. With my heart out in my hand

Images began to fade in. Curious ones. They could be memories if she had done these things herself, but she hadn’t. There were things that were noticeably different. The lair setup, the furniture, even the turtles themselves were different to her in these pictures. She was in awe as she sat there, her eyes still closed. Trapped in this strange trance. But this, she wasn’t scared of. This shade was projecting nothing that even remotely alarmed her. If anything, it seemed understanding.

One image in particular held her. An image of this other her standing in front of this Leo. Just as terrified as she told him what was in her heart.

But what you must understand, you can't let the chance to love him pass you by

She felt her heart melt as these two came together in their first kiss. Tell him. Tell him that the sun and moon rise in his eyes. Reach out to him

She could feel the elation coming from this woman. Felt all of the fear drain out of her. She watched as they held each other close. Her head now tucked under his chin while his large arms wrapped around her.

And whisper, tender words so soft and sweet

They exchanged soft, loving words as he wiped her tears. Tears of relief. This shade had faced this same fear and the relief trickled down her cheeks. Her head eating against his chest.

She wanted that, she wanted that so much.

I'll hold him close to feel his heart beat

Now the scene changed. But it was her doing this time. Turning it into an image of herself and this turtle infant of them that mirrored the happiness she was feeling from her visitor. Showing this unique vision that this was also what she wanted, more than anything else.

Love will be the gift you give yourself

The shade smiled and nodded encouragingly, showing her support. She could clearly see the happiness in these strange eyes like hers. Touch him, with the gentleness you feel inside

More images came. Scenes of soft touches and caresses. Morning after bliss as they lay wrapped in each other’s arms. Casual hand holding, giggling pillow fights. The feeling of warmth at just being near him

(I feel it)

A warmth she could feel for herself. This shade shared her own memories so openly and complete that she had no choice. She even felt how much this image loved him, and the feeling tore at her heart. Happy that this shade could find such love, and lamenting that it wasn’t actually her feeling it.

Your love can't be denied. The truth will set you free

She was compelled to open her eyes, and so she did. Leo had now moved on to his other blade. He felt her watching and looked up, giving her a smile before he began his minute inspection.

You'll have what's mean to be. All in time you'll see

She still felt this strange presence even with her eyes now open. As she watched him, an image over lapped her view of him. An image of the shade sitting sideways in her Leo’s lap, sharing more tender kisses before it gently faded away. Ooh, I love him

Her heart ached. There was no denying how she felt.

(Then show him)

What she wanted. She swallowed hard as she fought with herself still. The warmth this shade brought with her flared again, soothing her while still sending her support.

Of that much I can be sure

No, there was no denying what was growing in her. The flame, which had been so uncertainly flickering began to steady and burned brighter.

(Hold him close to you)

Reassurance filled her as another image was flashed before her. Both of them wrapped in a tight hug. But this was an image of her and what could be.

I don't think I could endure if I let him walk away, when I have so much to say She would gain nothing if she remained silent. She would suffer this painful uncertainty if she didn’t speak. She would be heartbroken if she didn’t at least try.

She struggled with it for a long moment, biting her lip in indecision.

Tell him. Tell him that the sun and moon rise in his eyes

The playful image of her shade laughing as she dabbed soap suds on her Leo’s nose as they bathed flashed before her eyes.

Reach out to him and whisper, tender words so soft and sweet

Followed by soft whispers of sweet nothings before they shared a kiss. Him pulling her close against him.

I'll hold him close to feel his heart beat

And yet another of her shade smiling up at him while he carried her, then grinned before he playfully dumped her into a large beanbag chair and followed her down. Laughter now giving way to passion.

Love will be the gift you give yourself She took a deep, shaking, breath and pushed herself off of the couch. She could have this. This experience was crazy, but she was grateful for it. It was giving her something to bury her fears. It was giving her hope.

Love is light that surely glows In the hearts of those who know. It's a steady flame that grows

She began to walk slowly towards him. Fighting her fear and uncertainty with every step. When he noticed her approaching, he looked up. His eyes full of curiosity and her resolve almost faltered.

Feed the fire with all the passion you can show

That now very welcome warmth flared inside of her again, washing away her doubts. The shade was still with her, and was clearly telling her she wasn’t alone. She smiled a shy smile at Leo and stepped closer.

Tonight love will assume its place. This memory time cannot erase

She stopped in font of him and he looked up at her expectantly.

Your faith will lead love where it has to go

She fidgeted a moment, unsure how to even begin. Tell him

Let it come from the heart

Tell him that the sun and moon rise in his eyes

Be honest, sincere.

Reach out to him and whisper, whisper words so soft and sweet

Vicky shook a little as she heard the words only she could hear, then reached for his hand and gently took it in hers. Was she crazy? Or was there really something helping her? She did know that if this hadn’t happened, she may have never found the courage to even think of trying to do this much less be standing in front of him now.

Hold him close to feel his heart beat

His hand in hers.

Love will be the gift you give yourself

She could do this. If she had any chance with him at all, she had to do this. There was one last image. The shade was now standing behind Leo. Smiling that same smile full of compassion and gentleness. The warmth she had been feeling moved from her body towards it, and she understood that this image of her had indeed come to her aid. She didn’t know how it was even possible, but she would be forever grateful to it. “Never let him go”

“I won’t...”

“Leo, um, can, can we talk?”

Damn. I made myself cry with this one....

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msjr0119 · 5 years

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Hold On

Part 17D- Surprises and Verdicts

Nobody got injured at the Homecoming ball, they all get separated into different safe houses- for safety.

Riley and Drake had confirmed that they had feelings for each other, however Drake believed Riley should be with Liam. Heartbroken, she moves back to New York. Only keeping in touch with Hana, Maxwell and Olivia.

Riley meets lawyer, Nate Cooper and begins a relationship with him. In Cordonia, Drake begins to court Kiara.

Nine months after Riley had left Cordonia- there is a reunion, but not the reunion the friends had hoped for.

*Characters belong to Pixelberry*

If you are under 18 please do not read this series. If you do, you are consenting that you are over the age.

Series warnings: Suicide, domestic abuse, swearing, stabbing, smut 🍋. If any of these triggers affect you do not read!

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******

Leo stuck to his word and ran Riley a bath when they had returned to the apartment. It seemed to calm her down. Her hand was slightly swollen, but she didn’t care- it was worth it. The friends all ordered pizza and watched a Rom-com before heading to bed.

Riley couldn’t sleep, she just kept seeing Madeleine’s smirk in her mind. She had wondered how long the case would be adjourned for. It was now 5am. Who needs sleep anyway- she thought.

She tiptoed into the kitchen, attempting to not wake the others up- caffeine was required if she was to survive the day. She saw Leo and Beth snuggled up on the sofa, holding each other. A pang of jealousy hit her- she missed Liam. How she went all these months without his soft touch, she didn’t know. He was now her drug- she wanted more every time she saw him, she felt intoxicated when around him. As she had finished making her coffee, her phone rang. She answered it quickly, whispering as she noticed her two friends stir.

“Li. Do you know what time it is?”

“Why are you whispering? And it’s 5.10am Ri. I am capable of telling the time.”

“Okay Mr intelligent. I was whispering because Leo and Beth are asleep on the sofa. Are you okay?”

“Yes, I’ve missed you. Are you okay?”

“I’d be better if I was with you... Li hold on, someone’s at the door....”

Riley tiptoed back into the living space. She didn’t know why she bothered as the knock had woken her friends up. She opened the door, immediately seeing his baby blues.

“I suppose I better hang up then...”

Riley pulled Liam in for a kiss, she was shocked but so happy to see him.

“Pack your bag Ri. You’re staying with me, no questions required. Let these lot catch up on sleep.”

******

Glen the King’s Guard junior, drove Liam and Riley to the penthouse that Liam had rented, Olivia was staying in a 5* hotel nearby- she didn’t want to play gooseberry.

“I can’t believe that you are here!”

“I couldn’t stay away any longer. You needed me no matter how much you denied it. I wanted to be here for you. And besides, I wouldn’t let you all face any more court alone after what she did.”

“You... you know?”

“I don’t know the full details- Leo wouldn’t tell me. But I know she was here, providing a fake alibi and by the look of your hand you’d have gotten into trouble if Leo and Bastien didn’t stop you.”

“Li, I’m sorry. I don’t know what came over me.”

“Ri, don’t apologise. Someone was going to do it someday. I’m extremely tired. Are you going to join me? We can have a lie in. Then I’ll take you out for breakfast, my treat.”

“What would happen if a lady refused the King?” Riley asked seductively, biting her lip.

Liam stepped closer to her and began to kiss Riley on the neck- he knew it was her ‘turn on spot’.

“I believe that the lady will get punished.”

Riley dragged the King over to the bed, before pushing him on it and straddling him. The kisses deepened as they became more passionate. They both stripped each other down to their underwear- they were both eager to touch and feel each other.

“Lay on your back, Lady Riley. You must obey your King’s order.”

*****

Two days after Liam and Olivia had arrived in New York, Leo and Riley were called back into court. In those two days all the friends did some sightseeing, ate out, generally had fun.

Liam looked at the Statue of Liberty. This place had so many memories- the first night he met Riley, the time he proposed to her. The had come full circle again and was back here.

“Li?”

Liam pulled Riley towards him, wrapping his arms around her protectively- whilst gazing on the Statue.

“I can’t believe how beautiful she still is. Not as beautiful as you though.”

“Heh. I don’t mind being in competition with a Statue. Can she fuck you like I can your Majesty? Didn’t think so.”

Riley said seductively. She needed to have a joke- she knew he would be feeling morbid being here. This is where she rejected his proposal. Guilt was still bubbling inside of her even after all this time.

“Riley don’t. You are making me want you.”

“You’ll have to wait until we get back my King.”

“Don’t tease me. I love you.”

“I love you too Li.”

The two of them held hands as they rejoined their friends.

“We are going to sit in the gallery. I’m not going to kiss you because I don’t want to make the situation any worse. But I love you Riley Brooks, always have and always will. Don’t you forget that. Good luck to you both. We will celebrate afterwards.”

Riley and Leo sat down in their seats, both panicking that the two parasites had won. Liam, Liv and the rest of the friends smiled at the two victims.

“I apologise for adjournment regarding the verdict. The jury wanted to scrutinise the new evidence that came alight from Miss Chambers. We will go through each incident that the defendant is being trialed for and the head of the jury will answer the verdict.”

Liam glanced over at Nate, Olivia was correct and he was good looking- but he was too confident-providing a look as if had won already. Liam really wanted to do to Nate what Riley had done to Madeleine. Olivia noticed him staring at Nate and held his hand for reassurance.

“They’ve got this Li.”

“I hope so Liv. I really hope so.”

****

“Do you find the defendant guilty or not guilty with the incident involving the following photos of Miss Brooks. The incidents included her passing about and being hospitalised and also the incident where Mr Cooper was accused of breaking her arm.”

Liam and Olivia gasped, it was the first time they had seen the pictures. Riley hung her head down low, Leo put his arm around her.

“GUILTY.” The judge thanked the jury before starting the next question.

“Do you find the defendant guilty or not guilty with the incident that involved Miss Brooks miscarrying her unborn baby?”

“GUILTY.”

“And finally, do find the defendant guilty or not guilty with the incident involving Mr Rhys being attacked in the Club?”

“GUILTY.”

Riley and Leo jumped out of their seats, both crying and hugging each other tightly. Riley looked to see Olivia hugging Liam. He was crying too. Olivia winked at her friend and smiled- this was unusual for the Duchess to show such an expression.

“NO WAIT! He’s not guilty, I gave you video evidence. It clearly wasn’t Nate in the video.”

“Pipe down Maddy, your plan has backfired.” - Leo snapped back at his ex fiancée.

“No wait, Leo isn’t the faithful boyfriend he keeps painting himself as. He swanned off around Europe sleeping with anything that had a pulse. And Riley, she can’t keep her knickers on either. One minute she’s sleeping with the King then she’s shacked up with his best friend! They aren’t as perfect as you all think they are... GET YOUR HANDS OFF ME!”

The judge had requested that Madeleine was removed from the room, he knew that she was a liar.

“Miss Brooks and Prince Leo, the video ‘evidence’ she had on her phone, had a time and date on it from when it was recorded. She set it up. We will let her off with a warning as she is not from this country. But any other hassle, the American law will deal with her.”

Leo hugged Riley tighter. They had done it, even with the obstruction in the way.

“Mr Cooper you have been found guilty on all accounts. The minimum sentence I can provide for you is 10 years. If you cause any hassle during your time in prison this will increase. You may take him down.”

Leo and Riley hugged their attorney, thanking her for all her work. They had won, and were ready to celebrate with their friends. Liam ran to Riley picked her up and spun her around. He couldn’t stop kissing her, he knew how hard it was for both her and Leo but he was incredibly proud of how strong the two of them had been.

“Ri, I love you. This is where our future begins. Leave the past behind us and start a fresh....”

#theroyalromance #choices trr #riley brooks #bertrand beaumont #drakewalker #maxwell beaumont #olivia nevrakis #hanalee #kingliam #drake x riley #liam x riley #leo rhys

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Best Motivational Quotes to Overcome Anxiety and Depression

Moving statements and motivational quotes to overcome anxiety and depression have a stunning capacity to change the manner in which we feel about existence. This is the reason I find them so intriguing and significant on our ways to progress.

So what's their mystery?

The manner in which you contemplate yourself, including your convictions and assumptions regarding what is workable for you, decides everything that transpires.

To be successful, you have to use each day as an opportunity to grow, to find purpose in life, to be better, to get a little bit closer to your goals. It might sound like an impossible thing or a lot of work—and with a busy schedule, next to impractical. But the best part is, the more you get the results, the more you’ll want to work hard, the higher you’ll want to reach. So as long as you have the hunger for success, you will always have the power within you to achieve it.

You have full oversight over just a single thing known to mankind — your reasoning – and that is the place inspirational statements come in!

Everybody needs a little motivation now and again.

Regardless of whether you're experiencing a separation, you've recently lost your employment, or you just woke up feeling a little shaky toward the beginning of today—we've all had nowadays.

I've assembled a rundown of probably the best-overcome anxiety and depression quotes so you can begin the year by assuming responsibility for your considerations, thinking emphatically and defining new objectives.

Dont Forget to read the best Dalai Lama Quotes and Sayings to bring a positive change in your life.

“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr. Suess

Motivational and Inspirational Quotes

“I think being in love with life is a key to eternal youth.” —Doug Hutchison

"I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.” – Abraham Lincoln

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” — Dalai Lama

“Feelings don’t try to kill you, even the painful ones. Anxiety is a feeling grown too large. A feeling grown aggressive and dangerous. You’re responsible for its consequences, you’re responsible for treating it. But…you’re not responsible for causing it. You’re not morally at fault for it. No more than you would be for a tumor.” ― Patrick Ness, The Rest of Us Just Live Here

“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon

“Get busy living or get busy dying.” — Stephen King

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West

“Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” — Seneca

“If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“How can a person deal with anxiety? You might try what one fellow did. He worried so much that he decided to hire someone to do his worrying for him. He found a man who agreed to be his hired worrier for a salary of $200,000 per year. After the man accepted the job, his first question to his boss was, “Where are you going to get $200,000 per year?” To which the man responded, “That’s your worry.” ― Max Lucado

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” —Dolly Parton

“Do all the good you can, for all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as long as you can.” — Hillary Clinton

“Don’t settle for what life gives you; make life better and build something.” — Ashton Kutcher

“Everybody wants to be famous, but nobody wants to do the work. I live by that. You grind hard so you can play hard. At the end of the day, you put all the work in, and eventually it’ll pay off. It could be in a year, it could be in 30 years. Eventually, your hard work will pay off.” — Kevin Hart

“Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” — Kobe Bryant

“I like criticism. It makes you strong.” — LeBron James

“You never really learn much from hearing yourself speak.” ― George Clooney

“Life imposes things on you that you can’t control, but you still have the choice of how you’re going to live through this.” — Celine Dion

“Life is never easy. There is work to be done and obligations to be met – obligations to truth, to justice, and to liberty.” — John F. Kennedy

“Live for each second without hesitation.” — Elton John

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein

“Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated.” — Confucius

“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” — Helen Keller

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” — Steve Jobs

“My mama always said, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” — Forrest Gump

“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”— Lao-Tze

“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or the life of another.” — Helen Keller

“The healthiest response to life is joy.” — Deepak Chopra

“Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once.” — Lillian Dickson

“The best portion of a good man’s life is his little nameless, unencumbered acts of kindness and of love.” — Wordsworth

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” ― Robert Frost

“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” — Charles Swindoll

“Keep calm and carry on.” — Winston Churchill

“Maybe that’s what life is… a wink of the eye and winking stars.” — Jack Kerouac

“Life is a flower of which love is the honey.” — Victor Hugo

“Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.” — Marilyn Monroe

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” — Buddha

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” — Dr. Seuss

“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” — Mark Twain

“Life would be tragic if it weren’t funny.” — Stephen Hawking

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The greatest pleasure of life is love.” — Euripides

“Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” — Grandma Moses

“Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.” — Benjamin Franklin

“Life is about making an impact, not making an income.” — Kevin Kruse

“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” – Babe Ruth

“I’ve spent most of my life and most of my friendships holding my breath and hoping that when people get close enough they won’t leave, and fearing that it’s a matter of time before they figure me out and go.” ― Shauna Niequist, Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anais Nin

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” – John Lennon

“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” – Les Brown

“The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then do it.”– Henry Ford

“In order to write about life first you must live it.”– Ernest Hemingway

“The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.”– Frank Sinatra

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”– Thomas A. Edison

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”– Albert Einstein

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”– Babe Ruth

“Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” — Will Smith

“Sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” – (Attributed to various sources)

“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.” – Leo Burnett

“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”– Soren Kierkegaard

“To venture causes anxiety, but not to venture is to lose one’s self…. And to venture in the highest is precisely to be conscious of one’s self.” ― Søren Kierkegaard

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” — Socrates

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” — Oprah Winfrey

“The more you pray, the less you’ll panic. The more you worship, the less you worry. You’ll feel more patient and less pressured.” ― Rick Warren, The Purpose of Christmas

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.” – Steve Jobs

Thank you for giving your time to read these beautiful inspirational and motivational quotes about anxiety and depression. Stay connected for more.

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LONG LONG LONG

a music survey from livejournal days…

- TO TAKE THIS SURVEY, SIMPLY PUT YOUR MUSIC PLAYER ON SHUFFLE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS WITH THE TITLE OF THE SONG THAT COMES ON - [it’s better if you don’t cheat and don’t skip any songs.]

What is your name?: Moby Dick • Led Zep

How is your life going?: Get on the Right Thing • Paul McCartney

What is your nickname?: The Day the World Gets ‘Round • George Harrison

What is your theme song?: Little Games • The Yardbirds

What is your best friend’s theme song?: Wait • The Beatles

How is your life going to turn out?: Communication Breakdown • Led Zeppelin

Will you get married?: Four Sticks • Led Zeppelin

Will you have kids?: For What It’s Worth • Haley Reinhart

What will your job be?: Rattled • Traveling Wilburys

Did you/will you finish school?: Good Times, Bad Times • Led Zeppelin

Who is your best friend?: Behind that Locked Door • George Harrison

Who is or will be your significant other?: Think Pink! • Beyond Pink

Who do you like?: We’re All in This Together • High School Musical Cast

How will you die?: Stairway to Heaven • Led Zeppelin (YAAAAAS)

How do you feel right now?: Sentimental Journey • Ringo Starr

What is your favorite song?: Matilda Mother • Pink Floyd

How could you describe your parents?: Pilate and Christ • Jesus Christ Superstar (you can’t make this stuff up yall)

Your best friend[s]?: Postcards from Paradise • Ringo Starr

Your teachers?: She’s Not There • The Zombies

Your significant other [or crush…]?: Riding on a Bus • The Beatles (an interview)

Yourself?: Brian Bathtubes • The Beatles (taking requests)

What is your best feature?: The Riddle • Five for Fighting

What will you be/should you be, profession-wise?: Desire • U2

How could you describe this survey?: I Told You So • Randy Travis

What makes you angry?: Moanin’ • Chris Farlowe ft. Jimmy Page and a random sitarist (this song is so interesting)

What makes you sad?: Everything I Know • Mandy Gonzalez

What makes you happy?: One • Bee Gees

What makes you dance?: I Still • Backstreet Boys

What is your favorite color?: Sundown • Gordon Lightfoot

How would you describe yourself?: Heart Attack • One Direction

Who is your worst enemy?: Little Soldier Boy • The Yardbirds

Who do you hate?: No Me Diga • In the Heights

Who do you love?: I Started a Joke • Bee Gees

Who do you lust after?: What Do You Want? • The Yardbirds Finish the Sentence I wish: Rainy Day Women #12 and 35 • Bob Dylan I want to: We’re on the Road Again • Ringo Starr I want to kill:. Money • The Beatles I want to eat: Spring Musical Medley • HSM3 yall with Kryan duet to open My head: Sometimes I’ll Be There • Naked Brothers Band (accurate) I am: Movin On • Rascal Flatts My best feature is: The Sad Bells of Rhymney • Fifth Avenue My eyes are: Safest Place to Hide • Backstreet Boys My hair is: Who Can See It • George Harrison My face is: Baby Come on Home • Led Zeppelin You should: Not This Time • 3Lw

Random Words of advice: And Here We Are Again • The Beatles How do others see me?: Rhythm of Love • Plain White T’s How do I see myself?: Knowing Me, Knowing You • ABBA *** For this first section, put down the first ten songs that play, and then rate them on a scale of 1 - 5 (5 being the best) in the next column. 1. I Have a Dream • Abba 2/5 2. Sounds of Silence • Simon and Garfunkel 5/5 3. In The Flesh • Pink Floyd 4/5 4. Ya-Ya • John Lennon (ft. Julian on drums) 4/5 5. Magic Bus • The Who Live at the Isle of Wright 4/5 6. Stomp • Steps 2/5 7. KICK DA DUST UP • Luke Bryan 4/5 8. Your Mother Should Know • The Beatles 5/5 9. Photograph • Ringo (2017) 3/5 he sounds great but it isn’t exciting also who’s the chick I didnt sign up for this 10. Piggies • The Beatles 5/5 good one George Now for a little fortune telling… 1. Who am I?: Tug of War • Paul McCartney 2. Why am I here?: Bet On It • Zac Efron (skittles and steak) 3. What’s my theme song?: American Beauty/American Psycho • Fall Out Boy 4. How’s tomorrow gonna be?: Behind Blue Eyes • The Who 5. What does ______ really think of me?: Let’s Go to Vegas • Faith Hill 6. What’s this school year going to be about?: Man on Fire • Andy Gibb 7. Is something bad going to happen in the near future?: Little Bitty • Alan Jackson 8. What’s the government going to do next?: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/The End • Paul McCartney Live at Citi Field 9. What’s my best friend doing right now?: Inutil • Carlos Gomez 10. What does my iPod/MP3 think about me?: American Girl • Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Last section! These next questions are all about music 1. I absolutely LOVE this song!: The Look of Love • ABC Comments: This was in Start the Commotion and there was a clip art of eyes as the O’s in look 2. I have no clue why this song is still on my music player: Steppin’ Out • John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers Comments: It’s saved because I occasionally really try to get into Clapton 3. This song has AMAZING lyrics: Love Will Find a Way • Pablo Cruise Comments: I remembered his initials but not his name

4. The band that does this song is one of my favorites: Most Peculiar Man • Simon and Garfunkel Comments: I would not say favorites but I give them their due 5. My dad loves this song: Songs About Rain • Gary Allan Comments: he bought the CD and took it on road trips so probs 6. My mom can’t stand this song: The Hook (All My Love) • Led Zeppelin Comments: she probably can stand it more than me 7. I have a sibling who enjoys listening to songs by this band: When You See a Chance • Steve Winwood Comments: fair to say that cause once she asked me what the name of Valerie was 8. One of my best friends hates the band that does this song: Like Nobody’s Around • Big Time Rush Comments: NO FRIEND OF MINE! 9. I got this song off a mix CD: Got My Mind Set On You • George Harrison Comments: I learned how to do the mashed potato to this song 10. This song is on a movie soundtrack: The Freedom Song • Jason Mraz Comments: could definitely be but don’t hold this one down

11. Share a memory involving this song in comments: Friday On My Mind • The Easybeats Comments: running to it - how was there this much good music at one time 12. I’ve played this song on repeat before: You’re My Number One • S Club 7 Comments: Try this ALBUM back when we used to play S Club and have choreography 13. This song is on the band’s Greatest Hit’s CD: Ramblin’ Man • Allman Brothers Band Comments: if it isn’t they screwed up 14. I love dancing to this song!: If You Wanna Do a Dance • The Spinners Comments: seems like that was the idea 15. This song gets me every time I hear it: Bathroom Sound (Out on the Tiles early take) • Led Zeppelin Comments: I prefer the final version with vocals and silly quips but this version does just as well for Bonzo Appreciation Time 16. This song is great to listen to when you’re angry: Farmer Refuted (Instrumental) • Hamilton Comments: OH MY GOD tear this dude apart 17. I love the music video for this song: I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band) • Moody Blues Comments: if there is one it’s probably psychedelic so I’d dig it I bet 18. I’ve seen the band that performs this song live: The Boxer • Simon and Garfunkel Comments: I have not. This song is beautiful. 19. Is this song better to listen to at night, in the morning, or in the afternoon?: Let’s Get Rocked • Def Leppard Comments: morning, running. 20. I haven’t listened to this song in so long!: That’s the Way (Live Paris 1971) • Led Zeppelin Comments: not true it came on on the way to the gym barely a few weeks ago *** What were the first words to Abe Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address?: What ya gonna do when it’s cold outside? (Keep It Hid • Robert Plant) What did Martin Luther King have a dream about, anyways?: You’ve got a cute way of talking, you got the better of me! (You Make Me Feel Like Dancin’ • Leo Sayer) Tomorrow’s newspapers will all have the major headline of: Out in the Rain Looking for Sunshine (Permanent Stain • Backstreet Boys) If someone offered you some free drugs, how would you respond?: Lord almighty, feel my temperature risin’...(Burning Love • Elvis) What kind of higher power do you believe in?: You need coolin, baby I’ ain’t foolin (Whole Lotta Love • Led Zeppelin) What do people really notice about you?: There’s a girl I know who makes me feel so good (Valleri • The Monkees) What do you notice first in the preferred sex of your choice?: Hey fellas, have ya heard the news you know that Annie’s back in town (Heartbreaker • Led Zeppelin) What do you look for in reading books?: They say that Richard Cory owns one half of this whole town, with political connections to spread his wealth around (Richard Cory • Wings) What’s a must-have quality in a friend for you?: Meeting people along my way, seemingly I’ve known one day (Happenings Ten Years Time Ago • The Yardbirds) What scares the shit out of you?: Gat Kirwani • George Harrison (this has no words it’s just a sitar jam) How do you laugh?: Anna, you come and ask me, girl, to set you free girl? (Anna (Go To Him) • The Beatles) Why do you do these surveys?: When the night returns just like a friend, when the evening comes to set me free (If You Know What I Mean • Neil Diamond) Do you have anything you’d like to confess?: I can see you in the window waiting for my call (Untouchable • Big Time Rush) How do you feel about the person you cannot stand the most?: If ever you’ve got rain in your heart, someone has hurt you and torn you apart, am I unwise to open up your eyes to love me (Run To Me • Bee Gees) The best date ever, in your book, would consist of…: Dear Theodosia, what to say to you?(Dear Theodosia • Leslie Odom Jr. & Lin-Manuel Miranda) If you sent a random Hallmark card to a friend, you would write to them: Are we growing up or just going down? It's just a matter of time until we're all found out. (Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year • Fallout Boy) If you had the chance to speak to (a) God, what would you say?: Every time I see her, she don’t even look my way (Just My Style • Gary Lewis and the Playboys) Finish the sentence: “When the going gets tough…”: My friend came to me with sadness in his eyes and told me that he wanted help before his country dies (Bangla Desh • George Harrison) How do you deal with your stress?: I can almost remember their funny faces (Jet • Paul McCartney) What is your biggest burden in life?: Somebody’s knocking at the door, somebody’s ringing the bell (Let Em In • Wings) What’s the coolest thing about your best friend?: Hands, put your empty hands in mine (Stand By You • Rachel Platten) Why do you love the one you do?: Sweet, wonderful you. You make me happy with the things you do (You Make Loving Fun • Fleetwood Mac) If a friend broke their arm and got a cast, what would you write on it?: Gonna build myself a castle high up in the clouds (Dance the Night Away • Cream) You see a stick and wet cement. What do you write?: It feels so right now hold me tight (Hold Me Tight • The Beatles) A guy just stole your (purse, car, etc)! What do you yell at him?: Welcome to the camp, I guess you all know why you’re here (We’re Not Gonna Take It • The Who) You pass a crack addict on the corner one day. Solemnly he tells you: Well now we’re respected in society, we don’t worry bout the things that we used to be, we’re talkin heroin with the president (Respectable • The Rolling Stones) What will your baby’s first words be?: He knows about you in every way, he's memorized every part of your face (Does He Know • One Direction) You are at your wit’s end, and decide to write a suicide note. It begins: The pound is sinking, the peso’s falling, the lira’s reeling and feeling quite appalling (The Pound is Sinking • Paul McCartney) Why can’t there be peace in the world?: Let’s talk about one, bay-bay, ya gotta hear me out (Get Another Boyfriend • Backstreet Boys)

How do you think people see you?: I walked in the band just started, the singer couldn't carry a tune in a bucket (Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo • Tracy Byrd) Inside, though, what kind of person are you really?: well the rain was a-fallin’ and the ground turned to mud, I was watchin’ all the people running from the flood (Deliver Your Children • Wings) If you wanted to comfort a friend, you’d say: Anytime, any day you can hear the people say that love is blind, well I don’t know but I say love is kind (Listen to What the Man Said • Wings) When you want to cheer someone up, you say: *I just make series of nonsense sounds* (Pow R. Toc H. • Pink Floyd) You’re unbelievably depressed because your friend just told you…: people say we’ve got it made, don’t they know we’re so afraid? (Isolation • John Lennon)

When you are incredibly bored, you start thinking about…?: I drive all alone, at night, I drive all alone, don’t know what I’m headed for. (Dead End Friends • Them Crooked Vultures) You’re a classy person, so instead of cursing when you’re mad, you yell…?: I met a gin-soaked, bar-room queen in Memphis (Honky Tonk Women • The Rolling Stones) you’re writing a love letter, but what are you going to begin it with?: The theater’s so obsessed with drama so depressed, it’s hard to sell a ticket on broadway! (Keep It Gay • The Producers) If you were to write a letter to the President of the USA, it would say…?: It’s a boy, Mrs. Walker, it’s a boy (It’s a Boy • The Who) What would someone have to tell you to make you really angry?: No no no no, don’t phunk with mah haaahrt (Don’t Phunk with My Heart • Black-Eyed Peas) …To make you really depressed?: Cars and girls are easy to come by in this day and age, laughing joking drinking smoking til I spend my wage (Over Under Sideways Down • The Yardbirds) ...To make you sexually aroused?: Catch a star if you can, wish for something special (Are You Ready for Love • The Spinners) Your first thoughts waking up were…: Life is just a bowl of All-Bran, you wake up every morning and it’s there (Happydaystoytown • The Small Faces) Your last words before falling asleep will be…: the sun is shining in the sky, there ain’t a cloud in sight (Mr. Blue Sky • Electric Light Orchestra)

#music survey #wow that only took me half a month #kari

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During the episode Many Unhappy Returns Leo admits that he feels as though his family doesn’t trust him.

Leo: How come nobody trusts me? None of you guys have any faith in me, why?

Leo admitting that he feels as though his family doesn’t trust him is most likely a response to his family kind of dismissing Leo’s attempts at keeping them calm throughout the episode

Raph: This is serious stuff Leo! Would you shore up our right flank already!

Leo: What? Mid-battle banter’s my thing like how your’s is saying words like flank

Leo: Trust me pops, you got this

Splinter: I knew I should have brought Purple

But something that I’ve been kind of thinking about is that Leo’s frustration at his family’s lack of faith in him might have possibly been building up over the course of season 1.

Leo: Okay, anyone else think we shouldn’t follow a stranger we just met into who knows what-now?

Leo: Any votes for staying home during the anti-mutant panic? No? Okay, let’s go

Throughout season 1 there are a few instances here & there, where Leo expresses his opinion on a plan his brothers have decided on only to have his concerns be more or less ignored, such as in the episode Bug Busters where Leo was hesitant to trust Big Mama or the episode Mutant Menace when Leo wanted to stay home until things had calmed down.

Though even with his doubts, Leo will still happily go along with his brothers plans as he did during the episode Mutant Menace but the fact that Leo’s concerns can sometimes be dismissed is most likely frustrating for Leo as in both the episodes Bug Busters & Mutant Menace, Leo has been shown to be frustrated when things turn out the way he thought they would.

Leo: I knew we couldn’t trust spider lady!

Leo: I knew being nice to people would get us in trouble!

It’s possible that these instances could have led Leo to possibly believe that his family don’t really trust his judgment & his possible frustration at thinking that his family doesn’t have any faith in him might have finally built up during the episode Many Unhappy Returns.

Raph: Leo! Sure you can get that on him?

Leo: Trust me

Raph: I do

The fact that Leo feeling as though his family doesn’t trust him might have possibly been building up for a while probably means that Raph telling Leo that he did trust him most likely meant so much to Leo.

#rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #teenage mutant ninja turtles #leonardo hamato #rottmnt #tmnt

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couldnt-think-of-a-funny-name · 7 years

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can you sort the percy Jackson characters into Hogwarts houses?

YES.

okay so let’s all remember: Gryffindor- ‘courage, bravery, nerve and chivalry’, Hufflepuff -‘hard work, patience, justice and loyalty’, Ravenclaw- ‘intelligence, creativity, learning and wit’, and Slytherin- ‘ambition, cunning, leadership and resourcefulness’.

Annabeth Chase- Ravenclaw, she’s definitely one of the easier ones when it comes to this. While she would fit nicely into other houses, her intelligence and wit are almost always what saves her ass. She’s a great fighter but she prefers talking her way out of situations, disarming her enemies with words. Not to mention she had Arachne weave her own trap on the spot, like, come on.

Thalia Grace- Slytherin. She could definitely fit into Gryffindor, but Thalia’s very ambitious, resourceful as hell, and her fatal flaw is literally being power hungry. She slides into leadership roles automatically and gets enraged when someone tries to question her authority or ability (see: all her fights with Percy, ever). She’s definitely most at home in this house.

Luke Castellan- Hufflepuff. He’s literally a poster boy for the puffs before he joins Kronos. ‘But wait,’ you say, ‘he should be Slytherin, he was cunning and resourceful and leading Kronos’ army!’ NO HE WASN’T. He was following Kronos’ orders and acting like a mouthpiece 90% of the time! Luke had a strong sense of loyalty- and it was used against him. He had a strong sense of justice- and he felt everyone the gods wronged deserved that. He was a hard worker and crazy patient as a camp counselor and those traits came into play when he was working for Kronos. This boy is a Hufflepuff. He also personally recovered Kronos’ remains, so, like, he’s even a particularly good finder.

Grover Underwood- Hufflepuff. Honestly I shouldn’t even really have to explain this one, but: there’s a reason Pan chose him as a replacement. Grover puts his literal everything into whatever task he’s given, whether that be searching for pan, restoring the wild, or protecting demigods. Unfailingly loyal, extremely patient with all the ridiculous demigods around him, and always willing to fight for what’s right even if he’s scared. I love my hufflepuff goat boy!!!

Rachel Elizabeth Dare- Gryffindor. She’d fit in so well in Ravenclaw, to the point where I wanna say ‘fuck it’ and put her there, but like…this girl found out the boy she had almost died around twice was half god and immediately believed him and went Ride Or Die for him. She lead a bunch of potentially crazy strangers through the freaking death trap maze on a hunch that she could. She highjacked a helicopter and flew it into a warzone to help her friend. She let an ancient prophetic spirit posses her body even though she knew the last person who tried lost their mind. She hit the titan lord Kronos in the eye with a plastic hairbrush, and then immediately decided that hairbrush was the only weapon she would ever need to defend herself with, even though everyone else around her has swords or fangs. This girl is batshit crazy impulsive and filled to the brim with nerve, Gryffindor is where she belongs. I love her bye.

Bianca di Angelo- Gryffindor. She was always a little more hesitant than the others, but when push came to shove she always took risks to do what she thought was right. My baby was brave as hell okay.

Zoe Nightshade- Slytherin. She was a great leader for centuries, and dreamed big for the future of the hunters even when she knew she was going to die. Was literally one of the most pulled together people in this entire series. Resourceful as shit. She was also very set in the ways of her past, a common trait among slytherins- she just couldn’t bring herself to care about the mortal world outside of when it directly effected her, and often put up a fight when she had to conform to it. Slytherins are also often very loyal to their own, and, well, we all remember how her story ended. She would do anything for Artemis. I’m literally still crying over her okay bye.

Nico di Angelo- Hufflepuff. I will not stand for all these slytherin Nico posts any longer, guys!!! This boy is a hufflepuff!!!!! Holy shit!! Okay, like, the slytherin traits? He hates leadership, his only ambition is to not have severe depression, and??? cunning??? This fucking loser cunning???? Like, sure, he hid the camps from each other but like…not well. Everyone knew he was hiding something, just no one bothered to press him on it that hard lmao. And he doesn’t do ANYTHING for his own personal gain. He belongs in hufflepuff- Nico is loyal to a fault. He’s been double crossed so many times because it just didn’t occur to him that people would take advantage of him, because he personally would never do that to someone. Nico di Angelo has every reason under the sun to want to betray the gods and he just…doesn’t. He never even considers it for a second, because he has a strong sense of right and wrong, and even if he feels like an outsider at camp that’s still the place where his loyalties lie. Percy, as a narrator, has had moments where he’s been suspicious of Nico’s motives, but he’s never once doubted Nico’s intent. He doesn’t always know if he can trust Nico as a friend but he’s absolutely sure Nico will always be an ally. Nico’s an incredibly hard worker even if he doesn’t let it show to the others, but he’s always pushing himself to his absolute limits to help. And like, again, half the time he doesn’t actually have to work so hard to help, some people never really even expect him to help at all- but he goes out of his way because he knows it the right thing to do. He holds grudges and lashes out in anger because his sense of justice is almost overpowering. This kid is a hufflepuff and I’ll actually fight you on it.

Ethan Nakamura- Gryffindor. He’s…really hard to place, honestly, but I think this spot fits him better than slytherin. Even if he was misguided, he was very brave and had a lot of nerve.

Charles Beckendorf- Gryffindor. This boy was literally everything Godric Gryffindor had in mind when he created the house. He’s a Gryffindor wet dream. Had a lot of nerve, was a big brother to basically everyone in camp, and readily sacrificed himself for the greater cause. My brave boy I miss him.

Silena Beauregard- Hufflepuff. She was extremely loyal, even if she put her faith in the wrong people at points. Sacrificed herself trying to do what she knew was right. Very hardworking and always willing to help anybody. I love her sm.

Clarisse LaRue- Slytherin. Literally who’s more ambitious and resourceful than Clarisse. Who loves taking charge more than Clarisse. No one. No one at all. This girl is 100% Slytherin and she kicks ass doing it.

Will Solace- Hufflepuff. He tries so hard to help people!!! Patient enough to help Nico work through his shit!! Unfailingly loyal to his ridiculous father!!! Never shown to be anything other than a sweet guy who just wants to do good in the world. This goofball sunshine is precious.

Jason Grace- Hufflepuff. Jason often finds himself in positions of power, even though he hates being in power, just because he’s the only one people know they can trust 100%. And he does it without complaining, and does everything he can to make sure everyone he’s working with is doing okay. He acts all stoic to try to make people feel more protected but this fucking dork is always stressed, Ride Or Dies for everyone he knows and if you ask him to describe any of his friends he’ll probably tear up while singing their praises to you. He works SO HARD to make sure everything is going okay, and strongly believes in teamwork. He’s patient enough to deal with, like, everyone he’s ever encountered, and always does what’s in the best interest for others. Speaks up to his father about honoring the forgotten gods because he knows it’s what’s right. A total screaming dork and I love my boy.

Piper McLean- Gryffindor. Like…half of her character arc is dedicated to her learning to be brave and fighting for what’s right. You need a lot of nerve and power to work charmspeak as well as she does, and she’s always ready to pull some ridiculous stunts. She starts out somewhat panicked and timid, but once she starts to grow she realizes that if anything’s gonna get done, it’s because she has to have the balls to do it herself. Will throw herself into dangerous situations, and is fiercely protective of her loved ones. Literally ran into a temple of fear and terror and??? Completely conquered it and took over and used it to wreck a giant???? This girl is a brave badass and nobody should ever mess with her MY GIRL.

Leo Valdez- Ravenclaw. He??? Is literally a prodigy child??? Like I’m sorry I’m just so sick of people downplaying Leo’s intelligence. He understood complicated mathematics and basic engineering before he hit double digits. He captured and fixed Festus all by himself, in one night, when his entire cabin had been trying to do that for months. He found out he was a demigod and threw himself into studying ancient greek history. He designed the entire Argo, is the only person who can fly it and fully understands how it works, and is also the sole person who keeps it up and running with repairs. He figured out how the spheres work in record time, he’s always able to work out complicated riddles or problems. Remember that time he was about to crash into the ocean and he??? Taped the sphere to his chest and built a functioning personal helicopter to steer and soften his crash in like…under three minutes? That time he casually strolled into a grocery store and got all the stuff he needed to make a bomb in half an hour? He’s always making really little inventions that seem silly but are actually incredibly helpful? He’s hyper and goofy, sure, but Leo’s literally a genius. He’s incrediblely creative and fast thinking, loves learning and is always excited by new things. Please give my boy the credit he deserves.

Hazel Levesque- Hufflepuff. Hazel is honestly SO HARD to sort because she’d be a model Gryffindor honestly but like…She didn’t have to sacrifice herself to stop Gaea, but she did anyway because she knew it was the right thing to do. She sacrificed eternal happiness because she knew it wasn’t fair for her mother to suffer. She has a very strong sense of justice and is always willing to fight for it. She’s always giving her 110% when she’s working at anything, be it practicing magic or sword fighting, and it really pays off. She deals with her failures with grace and is unwavering when it comes to the people she loves. Queen.

Frank Zhang- Gryffindor. Literally his Whole Thing is that he has to be brave because he never knows when he’s gonna die. He’s always going to make sacrifices and fight for the people he cares because he’s set on burning bright. He’s got a lot of nerve, he just needs to be pushed to remember its there. A good leader whether he believes he is or not. Even when he’s not feeling confident, courage and bravery are the traits he admires and values most, and that’s what he wants to shoot for. I miss this teddy bear so much.

Reyna Avila Ramirez-Arellano - Gryffindor. Like…come on. This is one of the easier ones. She’s one of the most courageous people in the series. She has enough inner strength that she can lend it all to an entire army. She found the bravery to stand up to her father in defense of her sister. She survived being captured by pirates. She threw herself on top of a bomb to protect the Athena Parthenos. My girl is a custom made Gryffindor.

Calypso- Ravenclaw. She loves learning more than anything else, she’s super creative and ingenuitive, and is taking steps to learn magic again. High hopes for this girl I love her.

Octavian- Slytherin. Doesn’t need much explanation tbh. Very cunning, very ambitious, very power hungry. Willing to do anything to get his way. Remember that time he like, scammed Apollo and then further scammed his camp into basically making him pope??? Wild. I don’t miss him.

Meg McCaffrey- Gryffindor. She’s pretty hard to place but she’s arguably one of the braver characters, even if she doesn’t believe she is. She gets nervous and scared a lot but she’s often able to push past that and stay strong. Back talks everyone under the sun because she barely gives a fuck. At the end of the day she knows what’s right and wrong, and she wants to help.

Percy Jackson- Ravenclaw. Listen. Let me explain. First of all, Percy is SO HARD to place and I completely understand all the ridiculous discourse over whether he’s Gryffindor/Hufflepuff/Slytherin, but I NEVER see cases made for Ravenclaw Percy and I think it’s a travesty, because he’d fit in there quite nicely. So, listen, I know the boy has a bit of a bad rep for being slow, but like…most of the time he really isn’t? It’s just one of those things that got exaggerated. Percy’s a very observant person, he just doesn’t exactly always let the other characters know that. He’s not a straight A student, but we do know he’s not awful- a lot of times there will be moments where he directly goes “hey, I remember learning something like this in school!” and applies whatever it is to the situation. Some of his plans have been crazy or ridiculous, but they are creative, usually have some kind of logic behind them, and do often work out for him- when they had to get off the Thrill Ride O’ Love, when he used Thalia’s shield as a sled for them down a hill, when he pulled a stunt similar to that trying to get to camp Jupiter, when he somehow made a pulley system out of chains and pulled his giant half brother off the ground, stuff like that. Like Annabeth, he’s also very good at talking his way out of situations- he doesn’t always like to, but he can absolutely pull it off when he needs to. He’s a very smart talker, honestly, there are multiple instances of him managing to manipulate others into doing what he wants them to (not just the scene with Bob, which gets the most attention bc it was outside of his pov). He’s incredibly witty, in both definitions of the word, and often times it works to his advantage because other characters downplay his intelligence. He has a good sense for battle strategy, and he’s incredibly perceptive about his surroundings, often times picking up on things the others (even Annabeth!) miss. He has a strong intuition and things usually work out when he follows it. There’s more I can use to back this up but this is already long enough, point is- I think Percy is just an unconventional Ravenclaw. Like, upon meeting him you don’t immediately understand why he’s in that house, but it becomes clearer the more he opens up, like Luna, I guess? Anyway, I love my boy and he’s very smart please give him some credit.

Feel free to send me your guys’ opinions!!! :)

#pjo #hoo #toa #percy jackson #rick riordan #asks #molly mumbles

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Part 17b - Court Day 2

Nobody got injured at the Homecoming ball, they all get separated into different safe houses- for safety.

Riley meets lawyer, Nate Cooper and begins a relationship with him. In Cordonia, Drake begins to court Kiara.

Nine months after Riley had left Cordonia- there is a reunion, but not the reunion the friends had hoped for.

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Series warnings: Suicide, domestic abuse, swearing, stabbing, smut 🍋. If any of these triggers affect you do not read!

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After the court was dismissed, the woman went to visit Nate. She was pleased with how Riley and Leo were both grilled- smirking knowing she was going to help prevent them getting justice.

“Well done Mr Cooper, your attorney did a good job. He made them look like unreliable.”

“Yes well, I’m not going to let them win. I’m innocent.”

“Oh don’t worry about that I can have a word with the judge, precious Riley and Leo won’t expect what will happen.”

She left the room, and rung someone up.

“It’s Madeleine. It’s going good... Riley and Leo are crumbling. We will find a way to not let Riley return to Cordonia.”

*****

The morning after, Riley woke up already feeling defeated. In a way she regretted reporting Nate in the first place. She had spoken to Liam on the phone last night and tried to hold back her tears. She could tell he was hurting too.

“Hey doll, you ready to go and watch him squirm?”

“I’ll never be ready Lola. But let’s get it over and done with. Two more days and then I can return to Cordonia. Return to Liam.”

*****

“Miss Brooks, Mr Rhys we are trying our best. We know people like him, he will get punished. If you want Mr Rhys- I can confirm your true identity. That could really push in our favour. If you want me to, just raise your hand at any point.”

Riley looked at her attorney, not quite believing that Nate will get punished, especially with how yesterday went. Leo was unsure whether to tell the court that he was a prince, he abdicated so it probably wouldn’t make any difference. It was Miss Graham’s turn to question Nate- Riley and Leo had little faith but kept the hope. The judge walked in and sat in his usual position, as did Nate and Mr Slater.

“You have already done your oath. Can you just confirm your full name before we begin.”

“Nathan Steven Cooper.”

“Thank you. I will ask the first question and the plaintiff’s attorney will then take over. Can you confirm how you met Miss Brooks and Mr Rhys?”

“Of course. It was how Miss Brooks explained yesterday. I had finished work and stumbled along her bar that she worked in. I met Mr Rhys when Miss Brooks introduced me to her close set of friends.”

“Thank you, Mr Cooper. Did you enjoy spending time with your partner and her friends? It has come to my attention that you all spent time together on a regular basis. You went on vacation together after only knowing these people a few weeks, you all went socialising together in clubs, to concerts etc.”

“Of course I enjoyed the time together. And yes we did do those things.”

“So what happened for it to go all wrong? Was you jealous that she had friends? Because I know you don’t keep company like she does.”

“No, of course I wasn’t jealous. And I have my own friends.”

“Who Mr Cooper? Your colleagues? My client was never introduced to any friends on your side. Why was that?”

“It is true. I don’t have friends in New York. My friends live in Boston, where I was brought up. I haven’t lived in New York that long.”

Riley and Leo could see their attorneys mind ticking- Boston. The place where he was arrested. The place where he was on his work trips.

“Boston. That rings a bell Mr Cooper. Oh yes. That was the place where you was arrested after your abuse became public knowledge. My client said you went there for business trips. Am I wrong in thinking that this could have been a lie? That you went to visit family, friends instead? Is this where your jealousy came from Mr Cooper? Because it was actually you that was being unfaithful? But you blamed my client to cover up the fact about your own infidelity?”

“Don’t be so ridiculous.”

“Why Mr Cooper? I am not being ridiculous. It is a psychological fact that parties who are unfaithful blame the other party.”

“Your honor, Miss Graham is accusing my client of something that didn’t happen.”

“Mr Slater with all due respect, I let you speak yesterday. Now, this is my turn! Your honor, if I may continue?”

“Yes of course Miss Graham, Mr Slater please remain seated. You will have chance to speak.”

“I will come back to that question soon Mr Cooper. I would like to talk about the incidents that occurred. That first incident. Why would you go to Miss Brooks apartment in the early hours?”

“I was drunk. I was upset that my partner was going to leave me. She had been talking close to Mr Rhys. He could have asked anyone for a lighter.”

“But it’s a lighter! Did you see them affectionately talk or touch each other? May I remind you that you are under oath.”

“N- no.”

“And drinking played an important factor in this. Are you saying Mr Cooper that you wouldn’t have had these thoughts if you wasn’t drunk? My clients had both been drinking too and never became aggressive.”

Nate remained quiet for the first time. Not knowing how to respond. Miss Graham looked at Riley and Leo and knew she was getting to the lawyer.

“Okay Mr Cooper, let’s try talking about something else. As your representative said yesterday, you knew your partner was pregnant with another mans baby. What were your initial thoughts regarding this when she informed you.”

“I felt like I was losing her. I’d met this amazing woman and I didn’t want to lose her. I could provide for the three of us.”

Riley felt physically sick. He didn’t give a shit about her or her baby. She covered her mouth- and began to try to control her breathing.

“Mr Cooper I don’t believe that at all. I believe that you was worried - worried about losing this poor girl as your punchbag. You was afraid that if you let her go due to her condition that she may ‘let slip’ about your aggressive attitude. You knew she was vulnerable so took that opportunity to keep control over her!”

“That is ridiculous. I loved her. And would have loved the baby.”

“Yes you ‘loved’ the baby and your partner that much that you killed the baby and killed my client inside. And you continued to hurt her- hospitalise her on many occasions. You are an abuser Mr Cooper. And I think you need to understand that.”

“You are the one who needs to understand. I did not kill either of them. It was an accident.”

“An accident. So you admit that you pushed her down the stairs, making her miscarry?”

“Yes I did. I didn’t want her to see her friend in that state.”

“The state that you put him in?”

“I didn’t do such a thing. I have my own alibi from that night. I wouldn’t touch Prince Charming.”

Miss Graham looked at Riley and Leo. This was the opportunity she had been waiting for. Leo knew this was now the time to come clean about his true identity- he looked at Riley for reassurance, she bit her lip and nodded.

“Your honor. May I have a quick word with you about what I am going to discuss next?”

The judge nodded, and gestured the attorney towards him. Nate and Mr Slater wondered what on earth was going on. Nate’s gaze met with Leo’s - Leo was now the one smirking. Nate looked at the judge, who’s jaw was agape. Miss Graham resumed her position.

“Miss Graham, you may now continue.”

“So, Mr Cooper. Why did you call Mr Rhys ‘Prince charming’?”

“Because he acts like it. He thinks he can have women fall at his feet. Flirts with everyone. He loves himself. He thinks he’s pretty.”

“Is that all that Prince’s do? Have women fall at their feet?”

“How do I know? I don’t know one.”

Leo didn’t care. He grabbed Riley’s hand and held it tight. The sparkle in his baby blues knew that they were finally getting somewhere.

“Oh Mr Cooper, you actually do know a Prince. He is my client. He is a Prince of a small country. And you actually not only assaulted Miss Brooks, but committed treason against a Prince.”

Nate thought back to Olivia- he remembered the police call her Duchess. They are all linked, he thought. He began to panic. His previous confident attitude, was now turning, into a rage. He needed to remain content and professional.

“I also had a Duchess break my nose. When I was held in Boston. Did you pay for her to do that PRINCE Leo?” - Nate snarled at Leo, with daggers in his eyes.

“I don’t know anything about that NATE!” - Leo snapped back.

“Your honor, I’m more of a victim than those two. I deny any of the accusations. But I was assaulted in my cell by a Duchess.”

Riley held her head in her hands- fucking Olivia, she whispered.

The judge looked at Mr Cooper confused, as he was flicking through his notes- he wasn’t aware of this and had wondered why this hadn’t been brought to his attention.

“Mr Cooper, we have no record of that assault that you are implying happened. Miss Graham do you have any more questions for Mr Cooper?”

“You say you have an alibi for the night in question that you attacked Mr Rhys. Where is this alibi? Why haven’t they come forward?”

“They are here. They are willing to give last minute evidence.” Mr Slater interrupted.

Riley looked at Leo, then at her friends in the gallery. Who would go to extreme length to stitch them up? Everyone knew Nate was guilty. Riley knew she had to talk to her attorney- there may have been CCTV to prove Leo was telling to truth and to prove that Nate was a lying snake.

“I think we should take a break. Mr Slater, tomorrow we will resume. And bring your alibi. Before the verdict, we will listen to them. You are all dismissed.”

*****

Riley thought back to the term Duchess, she knew what Olivia did. She had hoped that due to her friends concern, it wouldn’t jeopardise the case. She wanted to ask her friend a question. Quickly she dialled Olivia’s number.

“Liv- quick question. Did you bribe the Boston police when you broke his nose? He knows Leo’s true identity and mentioned you.”

“Ri, I did it for you. What happened?”

“The judge said that the police had no record of you doing this. Is Li there?”

“Because I didn’t Riley. Yes I bribed them. No one will ever know. Don’t worry. Keep us updated! He’s in his study, I think. Stay on the phone..”

Olivia ran to Liam’s study nearly knocking over Maxwell and Drake. The two men wondered what had happened- Olivia never ran. They followed her.

“Li, it’s Riley. Here.”

“Ri. Is everything okay?”

“They know.”

“Know what?”

“About Leo. They know about his true identity.”

“That’s good isn’t it? They can get him for treason?”

“He mentioned about Liv. Asked if Leo had paid her to give him a beating. He’s refusing to accept that he attacked Leo. But he admitted to pushing me down the stairs making me miscarry.”

Drake left the study, he overheard what Riley had said. He felt guilty, he should have been protecting her and their baby rather than being shacked up with Kiara. Olivia gestured for Maxwell to follow Drake.

“Do you want us to come? We can come.”

“No Li. It’s fine. I don’t want you to see him.”

“Ri, we all want to support you. If you want us to we will come.”

“Li, I love you. But I don’t want to put you through this. The verdict is tomorrow. Then I am coming straight back with Bastien.”

“Okay, I’ll talk to you later. Love you too.”

****

Liam stayed in his study with Olivia, both of them wanted to fly straight to New York, to support Riley and Leo.

“Liv. What’s he like?”

“Why are you asking? He’s handsome, don’t get me wrong, I can see why she was attracted to him. But he’s obviously mental.”

Liam pulled out his engagement ring he proposed to Riley with all those months ago. His thumb ran over the diamonds. Olivia noticed- sorrow in her eyes.

“Is that the ring...?”

“Yes. If only I stood up to my father. Ignored the scandal, I could have protected her- I don’t know why I believed I couldn’t. She would be wearing this now. She wouldn’t have gone through all this pain. Drake wouldn’t have gone through all this pain.”

“Why are you bothered about Drake’s pain Li? He didn’t deserve her, he only gave a shit about his dick.”

“He was there for her when I wasn’t. He saved her life. They lost their baby, no matter what you think Liv.”

“Liam, it was a tragic accident. Riley can have children in the future, and so can Drake. It wasn’t meant to be. He’s with Kiara and Riley is yours.”

“I know Liv. But I still feel for them both.”

“Liam, you and Riley are good together. I hated her at first, but everyone knew you both loved each other. You two can have a future- marriage and children. That ring will be on her finger soon. I’m sure of it.”

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NAME: Angel Michael Graham. ALIAS: Francis Elijah Carter. NICKNAME: Frankie, Fran, Franny, asshole.

AGE: Twenty eight. BIRTHDAY: August 12th, 1990. ZODIAC: Leo. BIRTH PLACE: Charleston, South Carolina. CURRENT LOCATION: L.A, California. GENDER: Non-binary. PRONOUNS: He/him, they/them, she/her. Really does not give a shit, uses masculine pronouns because he presents very masculine and it's just easier for most people. SEXUALITY: Bisexual, biromantic. SPECIES: Vampire. POWERS: Enhanced senses ( though taste has completely shifted, blood has several different tastes depending on person, human foods taste like copper ), enhanced strength, compulsion ( mind control ), accelerated healing, limited immortality, supernatural detection to a certain degree. He can smell someone's not human or catch onto a specific scent through their blood if he's encountered their kind before, but he doesn't always know what someone is. CONS: Sunlight will cause him to burn if he's not wearing his cloaking ring though even with it on, he's sensitive to sunlight. Needs blood for survival, if he goes too long without it his body will begin to shut down; not so much to kill him but he won't be able to do anything until he gets blood. RELIGION: Christian. Raised with that faith and he still holds it very dear to him despite constantly going against what he believes in. OCCUPATION: Hitman, uses baker as a cover. LANGUAGES KNOWN: English and some Spanish. ACCENT: American. VOICE CLAIM: Dan Stevens, specifically his accent in The Ticket. FACE CLAIM: Joseph Gilgun, Dan Stevens. Just depends on who I'm in the mood to use tbh. EYE COLOR: Bright blue. HAIR COLOR: Naturally dirty blond, dyed his hair brown. It's fading so it's a bit of a mix between the two colors.. STYLE: Short, just kind of a mess. Flat and not styled. HEIGHT: 6'6". TATTOOS: Two solid black bands on his wrist, a twisted Cheshire cat that takes up most of his left leg, an arrow on his right arm, 'die with memories, not dreams' in typewriter font on his left forearm, a galaxy design on his left hand, the word FUCK on his right knuckles, a tree that takes up his back and under that tree is the name Alex in red cursive font. Never bring up the name to him. He pretty much has small random tattoos all over his body that would take me too long to list, almost anywhere you can think of has some sort of tattoo. PIERCINGS: A helix piercing on his left ear. SCARS: He has several scattered across his body from the years of constant abuse, however most are actually covered up by his tattoos. The only ones that are really noticeable anymore are one by his right eye that leads from the inner corner to the top of his cheek bone, one on his right hand that goes from his knuckles to the top of his wrist, and one going down his chest from the heart surgery he had as a child. It's mostly covered by his tree tattoo, but if you look close you can see a large scar of a cross shape on his back. CLOTHES: Surprisingly colorful. Wears a lot of skinny jeans, douchey tank tops, high tops that vary in colors. He tries to avoid wearing dark colors unless he's on a job, then he'll do whatever he can to remain unseen or unnoticed. DISTIGUISHING LOOKS: Tall figure, bright eyes, and his fangs are always out. LABEL: The dirtbag, the addict, the conard. POSITIVE TRAITS: Adaptable, fiercely loyal, loving, clever, a damn good survivor. NEGATIVE TRAITS: Impulsive, obsessive, egotistical, selfish, just an asshole tbh. GOALS: Really wants to kill Alex and give her a taste of even a little bit of what he endured through their relationship. Also to keep his family strong and knit together. FEARS: Alex, abandonment, failure, grief, and spiders. HOBBIES: Music is a huge factor in his life that he's trying to get back into and learn even more. Cooking is also a big hobby of his as well as his career, he enjoys video games from time to time, and he loves anything social. He just likes meeting and speaking to people. HABITS: Smokes heavily, bounces his leg, chews on his lip even though he can't retract his fangs. FAVORITE WEATHER: He loves the cold which is why he thrived in New York during the colder seasons, but now that he lives in California, it makes him want to Die(tm) FAVORITE MUSIC: Rap and pop tend to be his most listened to, but he can listen to most things! His favorite band is Mindless Self Indulgence. FAVORITE COLOR: Blue. FAVORITE MOVIES: He's not a movie person, he doesn't really watch them ever. He does however love Boondock Saints and will watch it continuously so he tends to watch action or romance if he does watch anything. FAVORITE SPORTS: Also not a sports person. He knows a bit about baseball, but that's mostly due to his brother's involvement back in school. PHYSICAL: None. He's very healthy despite not looking like it. MENTAL: ADHD that was diagnosed at eight. BPD and OCD were diagnosed at fifteen and seventeen. PTSD is undiagnosed. He really only has a handle on his ADHD but he's actively trying to better himself nowadays and get a better grip on his other disorders. ALLERGIES: None. SLEEPING HABITS: Doesn't sleep much. He doesn't need much anyway, but he also suffers from nightmares that will keep him up for hours after and spike his paranoia. So he tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. EXERCISE HABITS: Occasionally goes for runs because it's good for him to clear his mind, but other than that not much exercising. His body won't change and he's already supernaturally strong so he doesn't see the point. EATING HABITS: When it comes to blood, he uses his hits as his main source for meals, but he'll also eat human food to keep up appearances. SOCIAL: Practically the definition of an extrovert. BODY: Has some muscle, but still pretty lean and doesn't look exactly healthy. ADDICTIONS: Nicotine. DRUG USE: Recovering heroin addict ( going on three years clean ) so he stays away from everything at this point. ALCOHOL: Recovering alcoholic ( one year clean ) so none anymore. MOTHER: Meghan Graham. FATHER: Nathaniel Taylor ( birth father ), Jacob Graham ( adoptive father ) SIBLINGS: A twin brother named Abel and a younger sister named Celestina, though he has no idea she exists since she was born after his disappearance. PETS: A tabby named Patches and an Egyptian Mau named Gamora. PARTNER: Faolán Mackenzie. wife. CHILDREN: Nova & Sirius Mackenzie.

Francis' backstory contains heavy mentions of abuse, murder, heroin addiction, and alcoholism.

THE BEGINNING OF THE END

He wasn't always like this. So monstrous, so violent, so bloodthirsty. Nobody starts off as the villain of the story, sometimes they're made that way, and in Angel's case, that's exactly what happened. He starts off mild mannered, polite, a drive to do something great in the world, and an aspiration to fall in love. He witnessed the world through rose colored glasses, so when he meets what he sees as the perfect girl, it's easy to ignore the red flags about her. The snide comments, the little lies, the almost a little too possessive behavior --- he just shrugged it off because they're small compared to the good he sees in her. Alex gave him the love he desired, the attention he craved, and somehow always knew what to say to have him as putty in her hands. Never mind that she's older or that he has to keep her a secret from his family.

Eighteen and she forces him to move to New York with him. He wasn't sure why he said yes, but there was an overwhelming force that made him agree, so one night he packed up a bag and he was gone. Without a word to anyone. It's not long after the move that she begins to show her true colors, the violent tendencies, the controlling behavior ---- it was starting to scare him. His life became walking on eggshells, watching his every word and action around her, and he was starting to become numb to it all. She teaches him how to fight, claims it's because he should know self defense, but he's not sure if it's not just another excuse to hit him.

It gets worse with time. The physical violence was more often, but she had also shattered any resemblance of his self esteem. He was numb, apathetic, and living a life that revolved around her to try and save himself. He wanted to leave, call his family for help, anything ---- but he couldn't. There was that pull again, the one that made him do whatever she told him. The supposed love of his life had also become the scariest thing in it. He falls into bad habits, alcohol and drugs, anything to try and make things seem a little more bearable. If he was too numb then maybe it wouldn't hurt so much, maybe he wouldn't be so god damn scared, right? His life had become survival day in and day out, he wasn't alive anymore. She had drained him of anything he once had.

DEATH

Then the dreaded day came, four days after his birthday, just like when she took him away, she decides to end his life. He comes home from the bar and immediately she slams him up against the wall. He doesn't even register what she's saying, something about how she was waiting to do this for a long time, something about a game, and something about a weapon. She forces a metallic liquid down his throat and the one thing that properly processes is the pain he feels in his abdomen. The feeling of the knife twisting in his gut and the nightmare fueled grin across her face as he realizes what's happening. He was going to die and it was really going to be at the hand of her.

That's the day Angel Graham died, but it's not the end of his story.

BECOMING A MONSTER

He wakes up in a place he doesn't recognize, his hand chained to some rusty pipe. His head's pounding, teeth throbbing, and the tears couldn't be held back. The pain was unbearable, everything was so much louder than it was before, the light on his eyes made him want to tear them out, and the sudden hunger made him want to scream. He begged for mercy, death would have been kinder than whatever the hell he was feeling now. His path may have been lost at a young age, but he never imagined he deserved any of what he was experiencing. Alex shuts him up quickly, forcing more blood down his throat and covering his mouth with tape. He thinks he might be in hell, but then she explains what's happening. She changed him into something more than human, a vampire. A fucking vampire. It's terrifying, panic quickly sets in, but he realizes there's not much he can do but succumb to whatever she has planned.

The years leading up to his death had all been setting it up. Breaking him down to the point where he didn't know who he was without her, the dependency and loyalty to her despite her cruelness, the fighting training, it was all for her. She made him into her own sick little game. Pushing him to see how far she would go, making him into a weapon for her own amusement. The bloodshed follows quickly after his turn as she teaches him how to revel into the chaos. Any sense of his human self had begun to fade away. He was just everything she wanted him to be. A violent monster, one that would attack on command, one that would do anything to please her.

MOVING ON

After his twenty fourth birthday, he starts to come to terms with everything. He starts to finally see past the lies and manipulation, thoughts finally fighting against her commands. This wasn't the life he wanted to lead. The compulsion she had over him was gone, he was fucking tired of it and he didn't have to sit through the abuse anymore. So he packs up one night and leaves without a word, much like he had with his own family. He&'s not done with her, but he knows that the state he was in wasn't enough to go against her. She's older and much much stronger than him. He'd have to train more, make a goal to get even.

His powers and charm get him by for a while. It's difficult at first, he's homeless but it was better than staying with his abuser. He gets a new identity to hide himself so Francis Elijah Carter is created. He's not innocent by any means, his mind still corrupted and twisted by Alex, the violence is still a part of him now, the love for chaos. He wasn't ashamed of what he had become, he reveled in it, but he would be damned if he remained a victim. He uses his skills to start killing for cash, figures a good meal and some decent cash could get him by. He even gets clean and sober after he finds himself a new family, one that treats him a hell of a lot better than the relationship he had been in for the last few years. Life's not bad, he's made it his own again, but he knows he's coming for her head as soon as he gets the chance.

#❛ &. your name is cool josh? / out of character. ❜#u know same thing applies tho if this is too long for u i can give u a quick summary lmao

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