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luciddaydreamsstuff · 2 months
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Here’s the band! More info about each under cut.
I find it weird how Freddy is technically the only naked animatronic. Minus DJ who is just too big, Freddy just has his top hat, bow tie, earrings, and the spike bracelet. Other than that, he’s just commando. Like Sun and Moon have harem pants with Moon also sporting a night cap, Roxy had a two-piece, Chica has a one-piece and leg warmers, and Monty also has pants. Freddy however, zip nada.
Anyways it’s weird, and I’m rambling. Also keep in mind that this is both my interpretation of the characters and also their designs in my AU.
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Glamrock Foxy: Mostly known as Foxy, Foxy is on the shorter end of the animatronics standing at 6’1. Foxy was originally part of the Core Four, a nicknamed for the original Glamrock band which consisted of Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy to keep in line with the previous locations. Foxy originally played the drums for the band before being swapped out for Roxanne. Foxy’s main attraction is Kid’s Cove, a pirate themed Play Palace. While not primarily connected to the Superstar Daycare, Kid’s Cove was a place for children to run around and play if they were too old for the Daycare. Due to budget constraints, Foxy, Puppet, Ballora, and Baby had to be shelved away, so they were not aware of the virus until after they came back. Foxy has a playful rivalry with Bonnie. His design is a mix of fan interpretation of Glam! Foxy but also some cut-outs seen in his log fume ride in Help Wanted 2. Foxy’s legs are based off of actual fox hind legs as most of his strength comes from his legs.
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Glamrock Freddy: Mostly known as Freddy, he stands at 6’7 being around the middle of the animatronics heights. Freddy doesn’t change much from his canon counterpart. He was part of the Core Four (Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy) and later the Main Four (Freddy, Chica, Monty, Roxy), though he doesn’t treat his band mates, either past or present, any differently. After the True Ending of Security Breach, the owner/manger/supervisor of the pizzaplex had contacted Vanessa after watching over and reviewing security footage of the night. With her summon came Gregory and Freddy. A comprise was made and Freddy went with the other animatronics to get fixed and a redesign. With the redesign came pants, a “leather jacket”, and fingerless gloves. Freddy still takes care of Gregory, who lives with Vanessa. His main attraction is Fazer Blast, which I won’t explain because it’s in the game. Freddy is essentially the therapist friend of the animatronics, always willing to go the extra mile to help a friend out.
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Glamrock Bonnie: Mostly known as Bonnie, Bonnie stands at 6'5 being around middle height for the animatronics. Bonnie has a sort of rebellious, cool older brother personality. He is both a sore loser and a sore winner, though it is usally played for comedic effect. Bonnie's main's attraction is Bonnie Bowl, a bowling theme attraction with an ice cream bar close by. Bonnie was originally part of the Core Four (Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy) and was on bass, after a malfunction he had been swapped out for Monty, and was not upset about as he saw it as more freedom. He also has a friendly rivalry with Foxy. After Bonnie was found, he was also given a redesign and fixed, and apologised to those he felt like he hurt most. Bonnie’s design is based off of both is canon design and some fan designs, though it mostly shows through the outfit.
I am of the mindset that Bonnie was Patient Zero for the virus, and that Monty did not decommission him. Bonnie, in my AU, was the first one to get the virus but instead of it gradually upping those affected’s worst qualities by 11, the prototype virus only flared upped when Bonnie felt annoyed, angry, or frustrated, lead in to what staff referred to as “Bonnie Blow-ups”. Bonnie didn’t really notice it as a problem until the third or fourth blow-up, the third with him realising he had a glitch, and the fourth time recognising it as a virus. Bonnie begins to distants himself from his friends but confided in Freddy after each blow-up. Bonnie had gone into Gator Golf to talk to Monty about controlling his emotions when the virus flared up, which led to an argument then a fistfight. After the fight Monty leaves, but Bonnie stays behind to clear his head. He ends up almost getting crushed by the bucket of plastic balls, but ends up just falling and getting pelted by them. Afterwards, Bonnie retreats to the secret room he had found accidentally and stays there until he is found during the event of this AU.
I tried to make this shorter than the last post but I also need to make a post about just the timeline of events and whatnot. I also need to do one for Ballora as she’s the only one so far who has a design but no information about her. I might make it after showing the final animatronic designs but there will be more design for this AU in the future.
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Skylanders Review: Stealth Elf
Let's continue our adventure in Skylands with our first female Skylander, Stealth Elf!
Another body type you'll see often is...well, "girl". You'll see what amounts to a fairly humanoid woman whose main concept is "action girl" a lot, though they do at least experiment well when it comes to posing. The originator is Stealth Elf, who got ascended from Extra to main character in the tv show as the girl of the main trio. Though that's disingenuous, Stealth Elf is one of the "Elite" Skylanders, which means she gets a new figure almost every game.
Let's see what her deal is!
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[Image: Stealth Elf is a humanoid...elf, with green skin and elongated pointy ears. All her clothing is made of brown leather, including her fingerless gloves, boots, leggings, skirt, V-neck crop-top, and Ninja-esque facemask. She has golden straps fastened around her gloves and boots. Her shoes have a cleft, indicating that she only has two toes on each foot. She has raspberry blue hair in a single long braid that reaches her lower back. Her eyes glow a solid vibrant blue with no visible irises or pupils.]
Stealth Elf is very clearly not my type of concept, as I never cared for Elves in most capacities played straightforward like she is. Though making her a ninja is a fun twist, and I remember liking her a lot in the Netflix show. There's this episode involving Ninjini (I'll get to her when we reach Giants) and Stelfy that I remember the most from the series.
She's a very simple design, and her face mask helps sell her ninja aspects while not putting her into a fully black ninja outfit. This however does not mean she doesn't get one down the line.
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As Elves are natural beings who love and guard nature, Stealth on the shelf is our first Life Elemental Skylander. Life is also another Neutral type, for characters whose designs don't really read enough like the other elements, but also lacks the fantastical elements needed to be a Magic type. She was found as a young child in an old tree by a ninja master who was also one of the many sentient tree-people in the Skylands. Which is kind of like finding a baby primate nestled within the corpse of one of your distant cousins.
With no memory of where she came from, the orphan elf was raised with the art of ninjutsu TMNT style until her skills surpassed her master's, so she went off to Eon's place to learn how to improve her Element specific abilities and hopes to find out her true origins during her travels.
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Not sure what else to talk about her, since she's a fairly solid design even if she doesn't really hit any marks that make me, personally, a fan of hers. I don't dock points if something doesn't satisfy my personal preferences.
Since I have nothing else to talk about, why not share these hard as hell images from a Skylanders spin-off game posted by @yourlocaltoad.
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Motto: "Silent but Deadly" - Yes this is a fart joke, even though it doesn't fit but at least it works with her being a ninja. Bet they regret not saving this for the Ninja Skunk man they make later. 2/5.
Stealth Elf gets Three Chompies. Not my thing, but I can't fault her for that.
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Stealth Elf unfortunately did not get a horrific Party City Halloween costume. SAD.
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rosesrawreality · 5 months
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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Women’s Everlast EVERCOOL Fingerless Kickboxing Gloves Pink/White/Grey.
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duanebuziak1 · 1 year
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mail carrier winter gloves
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A touchscreen glove is a type of glove that is designed to allow the wearer to use their smartphone or tablet while keeping their hands warm. These gloves are made with a conductive material on the fingertips that can register touch on a touchscreen device.
There are several types of touchscreen gloves available in the market, ranging from thin, lightweight gloves that are perfect for mild weather, to thicker, more insulated gloves that are ideal for extremely cold conditions. Some touchscreen gloves are also designed with additional features such as a non-slip grip, water-resistant materials, and reflective detailing for improved visibility in low-light conditions.
Overall, touchscreen gloves are a convenient and practical solution for anyone who needs to use their smartphone or tablet while on the go, without sacrificing warmth and comfort.
mail carrier winter gloves
Mail carrier winter gloves are specialized gloves designed for postal workers and mail carriers who need to deliver mail and packages outdoors in cold weather conditions. These gloves are typically made with durable materials that provide insulation, protection, and grip to ensure that the mail carrier can perform their job effectively and safely.
Some common features of mail carrier winter gloves include:
Waterproof or water-resistant materials to keep the hands dry in wet and snowy conditions.
Insulated materials such as Thinsulate or Gore-Tex to provide warmth without adding bulk.
High visibility colors or reflective accents for increased visibility and safety.
Reinforced palms and fingers for better grip and durability.
Extended cuffs or adjustable straps to keep snow and cold air out.
When choosing mail carrier winter gloves, it is important to consider factors such as warmth, durability, flexibility, and grip. The gloves should allow the mail carrier to handle mail and packages easily and safely, even in slippery or wet conditions.
photography gloves for winter
Photography gloves for winter are specialized gloves designed for photographers who need to operate their cameras in cold weather conditions. These gloves are typically made with materials that provide warmth and dexterity, while also allowing the photographer to maintain control over their camera settings and functions.
Some common features of photography gloves for winter include:
Insulated materials such as Thinsulate or Gore-Tex to provide warmth without adding bulk.
Fingerless or convertible designs that allow the photographer to maintain tactile control over the camera’s buttons and dials.
Gripping materials on the palm and fingers to provide a secure grip on the camera.
Fold-over flaps or removable tips on the fingers to allow for full coverage when not taking pictures.
Compatibility with touchscreen devices, such as smartphones or tablets, for easy access to camera controls or to review photos.
When choosing photography gloves for winter, it is important to consider factors such as warmth, dexterity, grip, and compatibility with your specific camera model. The gloves should allow the photographer to operate their camera easily and comfortably, while also protecting their hands from cold weather conditions.
gardening gloves
Gardening gloves are specialized gloves designed to protect the hands of gardeners from dirt, thorns, and other hazards commonly encountered in gardening activities. These gloves come in a variety of styles and materials, each suited for different gardening tasks.
Some common features of gardening gloves include:
Durable materials such as leather, cotton, or synthetic fibers to protect the hands from cuts, scratches, and abrasions.
Reinforced fingertips and palms to provide extra protection and grip for handling tools and digging in soil.
Breathable materials such as cotton or mesh to keep hands cool and dry during hot weather.
Water-resistant or waterproof materials to protect hands from wet conditions.
Adjustable cuffs or straps to keep dirt and debris out of the gloves.
When choosing gardening gloves, it is important to consider the types of gardening activities you will be performing, as well as personal preferences for materials and style. For example, gloves with rubber or latex coatings may be best for handling wet soil, while leather gloves may be more suited for pruning and handling thorny plants. It is also important to choose gloves that fit properly, as gloves that are too loose or tight can be uncomfortable and may impede dexterity.
does boxing gloves hurt
Boxing gloves are designed to protect the hands of both boxers during a match or training session, but they can still cause some level of pain or discomfort, both to the wearer and the opponent. However, this pain is typically not caused by the gloves themselves, but rather by the force of the punches being thrown.
When a boxer lands a punch, the force of the impact is transferred through the gloves and into the body of the opponent. This can cause pain, bruising, and other injuries, even if the gloves are properly padded and fitted. Additionally, if the gloves are too tight or too loose, they can cause discomfort and even injury to the wearer’s hands.
That being said, properly fitted and padded boxing gloves can significantly reduce the risk of injury to both boxers. They distribute the force of the impact more evenly across the surface of the glove, reducing the likelihood of injury to the hands and wrists of the wearer, as well as reducing the force of the punch on the opponent. It is important to choose gloves that are appropriate for the level of training or competition, and to always use gloves that are in good condition and properly maintained.
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amygdalae · 3 years
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having a normal one on etsy today
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slothssassin · 2 years
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I was tagged by @vermiliondrug to do this, thanks a lot ♥ Tagging @starsandskies @briarfox13 @alyssalenko and whoever else wants to share their review :)
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WIP Day
Yet again, a WIP of Em. Will I ever get tired or drawing her? No, I certainly won’t.
Tagged by @starsandskies @briarfox13 @commandershepardshtole and @coronerandundersheriff thanks a lot! Tagging you guys back and also @scarlettkat86 @liaorban-art and @its-sixxers but no pressure as always!
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OC Introduction - Nancy Rhine
I made this template a while ago but thought it’s time to bring it back as I miss reading and talking about OCs - feel free to use it! Tag me if you do, I’d love to learn about your OCs! For now, I’m tagging @djfatchip​​ @its-sixxers​​ @liaorban​@tarberrymentats​​ @briarfox13​​ @obvidalous​​ @mayihavethisdanse​​ @starsandskies​​ @bellaciaofallout​ @lookbluesoup​ @charomiami​ @alongtidesoflight​ @vixils​ @elvhenfairy​ and whoever else would like to introduce one (or more) of their OCs. No pressure as usual! And beware, it’s very long :D
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Fandom: Fallout 4
Role: Sole Survivor
BASICS
Full Name: Nancy Elena Rhine
Nickname(s): Nance, General. Danse calls her “Darling” sometimes, but only when they’re alone.
Pronouns: She/her
Sexuality: Straight
Occupation and Titles: General of the Minutemen
Birthday & Age: 5th of May 2045, 32 in 2287
Physical description: Tall & lean; white skin; jet black hair with soft waves, usually in a bob up to her chin, in the Wasteland it gets a bit longer and she often keeps it in a bun instead; bright and piercing blue eyes
Clothing style: Functional in the Wasteland - jeans, leather jackets, tops, armour, boots. Loves fingerless gloves. When she’s at a settlement for a longer time she also likes wearing colourful blouses and sometimes even a dress. Mostly dark colours, blue and green tones.
BACKGROUND
Nancy grew up with her parents and her two brothers in Pittsburgh. They were a happy family and got along well until Nancy’s mother from illness died when she was only 16. It was hard for the Bakers, but they tried to live on. A few years later Nancy moved to Boston to study law. She worked as a lawyer for a short time but never really felt happy about it. One day she was brave enough, quit her job and went back to university to study her true passion - biology. After graduating she worked as a researcher on insects - during this time she also met Nate Rhine. They got married 3 years later and, even though Nancy suffered from a miscarriage, they were leading a happy life in Sanctuary together with Nate’s brother Noah, his wife and their son Shaun.
After the events in Vault 111, Nancy is left alone, scared and broken. She can’t believe her eyes when she meets Codsworth again - they both know they should look for Nancy’s nephew, but they allow each other some time to calm down. Nancy suffers from a major episode of depression during that time, only starting to feel better after meeting Preston and the Minutemen. Hesitantly, they all decide to make Sanctuary their home again. Nancy loosely follows the trail for Shaun - she thinks she probably has to accept she doesn’t have a nephew anymore. Only with the help of the people she meets along the way she starts to see the future in a brighter light again.
Her relationship with Danse grows slowly - especially because she doesn’t trust the Brotherhood at all. When she took him with her, she even started to dislike him for certain things he said, and she thought that feeling was mutual. After a few days though they got to know each other a little better, Nancy learnt she could rely on him and started to suspect that he’s not sharing every view with the Brotherhood and that he had quite a few doubts in them. She learnt that he had never known a real life outside of the BoS and that she should consider how important they are to him. After that point, he grew on her quickly, especially for his elaborate speech and for the amazement with which he looked at old things from the days before the war.
It takes a long time before they get together, but they become inseparable. To fully commit to their relationship, Nancy gifts Danse Nate’s old wedding ring.
COMBAT & SKILLS
Preferred fighting style: 2 Pistols for quick combat, but usually she uses a Sniper Rifle and fights from a distance. She prefers to stay in cover and tries to kill as many enemies as possible before being seen
Favourite weapon(s): Pistols, Sniper Rifles. A knife if she has no ammo at all. 
Special skills: She’s fit, can run quickly and hides well. She had her troubles after leaving Vault 111 but became a skilled fighter after some time. She’s also good at crafting things and often works on improving settlements. Plus she’s a great cook.
RELATIONSHIPS
Family: Her parents (Elena and Michael Baker) both died before the bombs fell. She had two brothers, Patrick and Marcus. Patrick had a wife and a son. Both brothers moved to Canada before the bombs fell - Nancy doesn’t know what happened to them but is quite sure they both died. When Nancy was in her mid-twenties she married Nate Rhine. They settled down in Sanctuary with Nate’s brother Noah and his wife Cindy. While Nancy lost a child, Cindy and Noah had Shaun. Codsworth is part of her family too.
Love interest: Danse
Best friends: Nick, Deacon, MacCready and Preston
PERSONALITY
Positive traits: Intelligent, cooperative, charismatic, confident
Negative traits: Critical, mistrusting, overthinking, materialistic
Likes: Insects, especially bees and butterflies. Animals. Makeup and pretty clothes that remind her of the good old times. A fine drink.
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Look at this gorgeous Commission of Remy and Shane I got from @didiher ♥ Aren't they cute? And the chicks in the background I'm so in love! Thanks so much @didiher I totally love it!
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I commissioned @codenameyan to draw my two Fallout 76 OCs Emilia Goodridge and Marius Lind and I’m so in love with how they turned out! 😍
This is the first art I got of Marius and it’s exactly how I imagine him, that cute smile kills me! And Em looks so beautiful and thoughtful! Thank you so so much Yan, I absolutely adore how they turned out ♥
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Dash is dead, or full of long text posts and nothing else.
I have a need of new blogs! Could you please like or reblog this if you post:
Stardew Valley! I'm currently so into it!
Fallout, especially 4 and 76
Bioware aka Mass Effect and Dragon Age
Skyrim
Harry Potter (Hogwarts Mystery)
Horizon Zero Dawn
Ghost of Tsushima
Games, games are good
Memes
Also I loooooove seeing other people's OCs and learning about them! And art!
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A Thorough Review of the Black Widow Costumes Through the Years
Let's look at how the design has changed from IM2 to finally getting her own movie. (no spoilers)
We'll talk about what features each one has, how it works as representation for the (usually) sole female Avenger, and how they compare to each other. Plus what I personally feel about her different hair styles because they are very important to me (as a redhead).
Iron Man 2 (2010)
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Features:
- Utility belt
- Garrote
- Black Widow symbol on high waist belt
- Fingerless gloves
- Thigh holster
- Flat-soled boots
- Smoke bomb discs
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (blue)
Hair rating: 9/10
Crazy impractical and with weird implications (her real hair is a wig but her fake hair is real??), but I love it
Female representation:
So, as I mentioned in my other analysis, this is a definite departure from what she's wearing in the comics. As her first appearance, that is really all we have to compare to. Those costumes tended to look more like a bodysuit with limited practicality, and was often depicted as unzipped significantly. The translation to screen might have disappointed some dudebros, but I love it. This looks like an actually useful thing to wear into a fight. It may be figure-hugging, but it doesn't emphasize any T&A or whatever. The shoes are even not heeled for once! It reminds me of the armor in Wonder Woman (vs that of Justice League) - it was clearly designed from a place of usefulness instead of solely how it would look on screen.
I know that her role in IM2 has been called a sexist caricature, but I don't think it is (something I talked about here). Compared to many of her depictions in the comics prior to 2010 and other representations of her archetype (female spy), this is top notch work.
Compared to other suits:
This suit is blue while the rest are black (or white). They talked in the special features about that decision, apparently as a way to make it less sexy. I don't know if that worked out, but props for thinking about it. The metallic gray of her accoutrements looks really good in contrast with the blue.
It clearly establishes things that all of them have - the BW symbol on a belt, a utility belt, thigh holster(s), Widow's Bites. It is less complicated than some of the others, but it gives her the opportunity to use every gadget in her arsenal (something the others tend not to do as well). It also (seems) to have flat soles on the boots, which we won't see again for a long time.
In terms of fabric, it seems to be all faux leather. It has piping down the center of each side all the way down, which many of the futures ones will feature. The collar is a bit longer and more open than we'll see until the BW movie. She does have two guns in one scene, but only appears to have one holster for some reason.
The Avengers (2012)
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Features:
- Utility belt
- Black Widow symbol on high-waist belt
- Fingerless gloves
- Thigh holsters
- Wedge-heeled boots
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (blue)
Hair rating: 6/10
Shorter is more practical potentially, but I feel like this just gets in her eyes even more. Plus it's the least realistic color, which may match the brighter colors of this film, but I'm not a big fan.
Female representation:
As with the previous one, this is a great change from the comics. And while some promotional material may have featured, um, interesting angles for her, the suit itself is not especially objectifying. The zipper is undone perhaps more in this one than in the others, but it's not like it becomes more so as the movie progresses.
As well as being impractical, the wedge heels do feel like a step down in representation as well. I can't imagine that fighting is easier in wedges than with flat soles. So I might rate this lower than the previous one, but not by much.
Compared to other suits:
As with the original, the suit is all the same fabric. This time it is black, which will continue to be the case. There is now a distinct high color (that will also be a staple going forward). The boots are now wedges, something that has the misfortune of continuing. I realize that she is fairly short and has to share the screen with much taller men (unlike the previous appearance, where it was a solo scene), but still. They aren't practical for fighting.
The low-waist utility belt and high-waist Black Widow symbol combo is repeated here, as are the fingerless gloves and thigh holsters (though now with a second one). The chest now has v-shaped details, while the lines down her legs look to have made a reappearance.
This one seems to be the most uncomfortable, if you ask me. She moves more stiffly in it (especially in the interrogation scene) and the fabric doesn't move with her as much as the previous or subsequent versions. It's my least favorite, as iconic as it is.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
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Features:
- Utility belt
- Garrote (presumed; she has it when in civilian clothes)
- Grappling hook
- Black Widow symbol on high-waist inset
- Fingerless gloves
- Thigh holsters
- Knee pads (very small)
- Wedge-heeled boots (I think?)
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (blue)
Hair rating: 7/10
I love the color but I would rather it be longer. And it's too straight - I like the scene where it's a little damp and curlier.
Female representation:
First, it's important to note how little of the movie she is wearing this suit. For the vast majority of her screen time (and she has a LOT of screen time in this movie), she is wearing casual clothes. I talk about them individually here, but none of them are objectifying or anything. Because of that, it really adds to the practical and realistic vibe that this movie has (which is good representation).
The suit itself also looks far more practical, just based on the fabric. It moves easily and looks like it actually breathes (how hot were the last two??). The leather look from the comics is reduced for something more useful - leather accents to allow movement as well as protection. The double-belt situation is similarly left for a more practical approach - wearing multiple belts has to be complicated if not uncomfortable.
I think the wedge heels continue, though it is hard to tell. The leather accents could easily have emphasized her chest but they don't (despite how it might look on certain posters). The high collar looks like it might actually protect her neck and she now has (small) knee pads. While the previous two were a good departure from the comics in terms of representation/practicality, this feels like it starts to come into its own as what an Agent of SHIELD might actually wear.
Compared to other suits:
As mentioned, it keeps the staples of thigh holster, Widow's Bites, utility belt, and fingerless gloves. The gadgets she uses are also used when she's wearing her regular clothes, so must be easily detachable to wear all the time. The leather is used as an accent instead of the whole, which will continue going forward. I assume it made it more comfortable and was subsequently insisted on.
Other than that, it has little screen time and is fairly simple. We see her use much of her arsenal in the opening scene on the Lumerian Star, but then we don't see it again until the almost the very end. Most of her arsenal is seen later without the suit, which is a unique feature of this film (it happens briefly in CACW as well but I don't think it does otherwise).
The Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
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Features:
- Utility belt with Black Widow symbol
- Batons
- Blue piping
- Full gloves
- Thigh holsters
- Knee pads (regular-sized)
- Wedge-heeled boots
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (unused)
Hair rating: 7/10
Basically the same as Avengers, but I do like it slightly better. The color is a bit more natural, so it gets a higher rating.
Female representation:
She wears this suit for a lot of the screen time of this movie despite not really using her arsenal very much. I'm pretty sure she never uses her Widow's Bites at all, let alone her other staples (garrote, grappling hook, etc.). It all kind of adds to the fact that she spends little time doing any actual fighting - she brings down like 3 dudes and then babysits Clint in the opening battle. She fights like 3-4 more in South Africa before being brainwashed. She does fight a number of Ultrons in the final battle, but not for very much time. So this suit, despite definitely standing out in terms of design, doesn't really get much action and emphasizes how pared down her role on the team is (something I talk more about here).
Additionally, this is the only suit where there are obvious cups on the chest. Maybe because of her real-life pregnancy, I don't know. But I do find it off-putting, especially in the scene where she's laying on her back (in Tony's vision). The camera angles really emphasize her chest in this movie and the outfit does nothing to help refocus the gaze onto her as a person. Which is a shame because otherwise I really like the direction this one takes the idea of her suit in. But, as a curvy person myself, I can guarantee that 1) she is wearing a bra under this and 2) wearing cups over cups is horrible. So this was not done with her in mind and just really ends up reinforcing how she's barely more than a love interest in this movie.
Compared to other suits:
This suit is much more complicated than the previous one and adds a few new staples for the concept of her suits. First, it has batons - they are glowing and blue, which will not continue, but it is something she is shown as having for the rest of the movies. It makes sense for this one and the next movie (Civil War) especially as a way to give her a main weapon that is nonlethal. She can't be shooting her teammates in Civil War, obviously, and the same goes for Age of Ultron. The rest of the heroes tend to be able to knock out their enemies (even if the impact trauma would likely result in death, we can PG-13 our way to saying everyone fine). And her signature weapon being Glocks is... not great for that. It works in CATWS because that was a gritty movie where people were definitely dying in fights, but this movie has a more cartoonish (or comic-book-y) approach to combat. And Natasha being the only one straight-up murdering folks wasn't going to fly. Hence, batons.
She also has substantial knee pads, which I'm sure Heidi Moneymaker appreciates! There were some slight ones in the CATWS suit, but now they're more obvious and will continue to be so for the rest of the films. She also has real gloves that cover her fingers instead of fingerless gloves. Now, in IM2 and CATWs, she needed her fingers for hacking into computers, I imagine. But regular gloves are generally more helpful, I think. The Widow's Bites also look to have been upgraded, though I can't think of a moment when they're actually used to show it. The utility belt now has the BW symbol on it instead of it being an additional symbol on her waist, which makes sense. Finally, it has gone back to the more leathery look, though now looking a bit more like kevlar than just leather (or pleather). It helps make sense for her to be able to hold her own with the rest of the Avengers as it is a definitely jump upward in defense and offense.
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
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Features:
- Utility belt
- Batons
- Black Widow symbol on high-waist inset
- Full gloves
- Thigh holsters
- Knee pads (armor)
- Wedge-heeled boots
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (blue; now with projectiles)
Hair rating: 9/10
Again, I know it's not practical. It's probably more practical than her initial appearance, but it's definitely one of my favorites. The color is perfect, the style is the most flattering we've seen, I love it.
Female representation:
Thankfully, the cups are gone. Sadly the wedges remain. The leather is gone almost entirely, so this looks very breathable and practical. the knee pads are still here, despite the rest of the suit being much less complicated than the AOU version.
This one is a lot like the one in CATWS, so I don't have much to add here that I didn't say up there. I would say this one feels more feminine in the design than the CATWS suit, likely due to the seams being more central and emphasizing her wasp waist (instead of just being at the edges of her torso). I don't feel like that is objectifying, but ymmv.
Compared to other suits:
The vertical seams from the IM2 and CATWS suits have returned, now more pronounced. The BW symbol being inset with a separate utility belt has also returned. It does make sense to compare the IM2, CATWS, and CACW with each other, as they appear to follow a continuum. The Avengers and AOU suits are somewhat similar to each other but definite diverge from these others.
As mentioned above, she retains her batons and they are very important in a battle against her teammates. I don't remember her Glocks being used at all, actually (correct me in the replies if I'm wrong!). She does use much of her arsenal in other scenes, including her Widow's Bites on Crossbones and on T'Challa. For the first, we see that she has her gadgets despite being in civilian clothes. For the second, we see that now her Bites include a projectile so she can still do ranged attacks.
The Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
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Features:
- Utility belt with Black Widow symbol
- Utility vest
- Batons/staff (with backpack)
- Shoulder armor
- Fingerless gloves
- Elbow guards (armor)
- Thigh holsters
- Knee pads (armor)
- Wedge-heeled boots
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (unused)
Hair Rating: 0/10
No longer red. Where are her eyebrows? I hate this. It is a bit better in Endgame, where she at least has eyebrows. But I'm very happy when it grows out.
Female representation:
This is probably best best we've seen. She and Steve both have their old suits from CACW and are obviously worn down a bit and modified to reflect the last few years they've been Secret Avengers. And that also importantly puts them both visually on the same footing - they are co-leads of the team and they dress like it as well as act like it.
There is basically nothing about this outfit that isn't utilitarian, except for her boots (which I think are wedges, but honestly I'm not sure). The vest doesn't even emphasize her chest as much as any of the previous costumes (and many of them didn't really, but this is less so). I know I'm not thrilled about the hair (which obviously also has a utilitarian purpose), but this really is the top of the list for representation. She looks great but nothing is designed to make her - any male character could be wearing the same thing.
Compared to other suits:
Definitely the most war-like of her suits. She is a spy, after all, so it needed some modifications to be ready for battle. Her knee pads are even more substantial, and she know has bits of armor on her shoulders and elbows as well. She can still move easily, but has some actual protection from attacks that she hasn't really had before.
Her batons make a staff now and she has a little armored backpack for them, which is nice. There are lot of details to make this a more substantial costume than she has been wearing, taking cues from her AOU suit but also looking like it might be something she put together on the run. The vest looks great - you could probably put so much stuff in there, you wouldn't even know.
Anyway, this looks like it is the CACW suit with the AOU utility belt, new batons, new pads, same boots, some previous iteration of fingerless gloves (CATWS?). I really like all those touches to make it look like what she could do while lacking the resources of being an Avenger.
The Avengers: Endgame (2019)
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Features:
- Utility Belt with Black Widow symbol
- Grappling hook
- Batons (with backpack)
- Shoulder armor
- Fingerless gloves
- Thigh holsters
- Knee pads (armor)
- Wedge-heeled boots
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (unused)
Hair rating: 10/10
I love the color, with red going into blond. Very pretty and not something you see often. I love braids, and it's great she actually has her hair out of her face for once.
Female representation:
I'd say this is a step down from IW, but definitely better than AOU. The front details clearly outline her bust, even if they then cut through it so that it is not overly emphasized. It is still more than I would prefer, with no clear reason to exist. The plates on her stomach are presumably to allow movement as well as protection, but why is her chest basically bare of these? Not the greatest.
She continues to wear wedges, which is unfortunate. However, she does still have many of the pads she had in IW (shoulder and knee) which are large enough to be useful. But I don't know - she doesn't really do any fighting in this outfit (just briefly against Clint, where the stakes are much more emotional than related to combat). And the detailing on the chest and thighs seems a little weird to me, so I might rate this the same as the AOU suit.
Compared to other suits:
We're back to a more Kevlar look like in AOU. The belt is the same as IW or AOU as well, with the symbol on it. I'm not sure the utility belt serves much utility, though - it doesn't look like it has much ability to store things. We now have red accents, especially with the Widow's Bites, which is fun. Her batons are different from IW but still have a backpack for them.
Visually, this one does look pretty different from the others. It has no leather and appears to be Kevlar, perhaps like AOU. But the silhouette and the detailing are pretty different and unique to this suit. The staples are still there (high collar, wedge boots, thigh holsters, etc.), but the bodysuit itself is unique for this appearance.
Black Widow (2021)
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Features:
- Utility belt with Black Widow symbol
- Batons/staff (with backpack)
- Shoulder armor
- Fingerless gloves
- Thigh holsters
- Knee pads (armor)
- Flat boots with tread
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (unused)
Hair rating: 10/10
Best color, great style. I LOVE braids! Especially as a way to get her hair out of her face.
Female representation:
Chronologically, this comes right after CACW and before IW. The shape of the chest on both this and the next one are pretty different from the CACW suit and more reminiscent of the vest in IW. As far as representation goes, I think that's a step up. Especially given the fact that she is wearing white - it is never see-through or gives an excuse to ogle her.
She actually has flat soles on the boots again, at last. Overall, it is very practical - maybe not as practical as IW, but very close to it. She has bits of armor again and her utility belt and backpack look very useful.
The comics also feature Natasha in a white suit. And it is... well, not always the most empowering, shall we say. Unlike this one - I really like how the detail on the chest breaks up the white space, which could otherwise be pretty easily draw the eye to her breasts. There is a change in the style to fit around her chest but it doesn't draw the attention to them. So I think it's great, and especially for something that is all white.
Compared to other suits:
Again, given the chronology, it makes sense for her to have a belt similar to the AOU or IW versions. It also has the armored parts that the IW one does. Basically, this takes a lot of inspiration from the IW suit and seems like a pretty reasonable suit to have at about the same time (slightly before). The collar is more like her original IM2 outfit, though. I can't say much more without getting into spoiler territory, but I think it takes the best parts of her previous suits and puts them all together.
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Features:
- Utility belt with Black Widow symbol
- Batons/staff (with backpack)
- Knife
- Shoulder armor
- Fingerless gloves
- Thigh holsters
- Knee pads (armor)
- Flat boots with tread
- Two Glock 26s
- Widow's Bites (red)
Hair rating: 11/10
Love it, this is what she should have been doing (or some version of it) for all of the movies. It's feminine but also perfect for the fight situation. By far my favorite.
Female representation:
This seems like her most detailed suit, especially with the grey and black outlined in white. It's a definitely departure from the rest and I think it is in the best possible way. It doesn't look exactly gender-less, but there is nothing about it to emphasize that a woman is wearing it. Or, rather, to emphasize the woman as being made up of parts - it's a cohesive whole.
It looks at least close to as practical as her IW suit, though less prepared for open combat and more for spycraft (which makes sense). I especially like the strap across her chest, given that it is a perfectly good place for a strap to go when securing things on your back but is something generally avoided by her other costumes. For some reason...
Compared to other suits:
The design is a lot like her white suit. While it has a lot of the detailing that her Endgame suit had, that one felt a little off to me. A little too much emphasis on her feminine form. But this one seems almost designed to distract from that - or at least with her being female as low on the list of reasons for its design. I would still put the IW suit above it, but only very slightly. I again can't get into too much more with this one because the movie is barely out, but it's a great suit.
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So, overall, she has a lot of the same features consistently throughout her suits. We might not see all of her gadgets in each appearance, but pretty much what was established in IM2 continues to exist throughout the MCU. The batons are the only real addition in AOU, replacing her Glocks as her primary weapon. The base fabric changes a lot in the suit itself, but the shape tends to be the same overall with some different details on the torso to set them apart from each other. Here are my final rankings:
Best hair: Black Widow (2021) in the black suit
Best representation: Infinity War (2018), followed by the ones where she has flat shoes (IM2, BW)
Suits from least favorite to favorite:
#9 Age of Ultron
#8 Endgame
#7 Avengers
#6 Iron Man 2
#5 Captain America: Winter Soldier
#4 Captain America: Civil War
#3 Black Widow white suit
#2 Infinity War
#1 Black Widow black suit
Thanks for reading! Check out my other costume ratings here
Please come check out my 10 Part Series on Natasha Romanoff
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Ok like I already know the answers to a lot of these but I’m still gonna ask for the ask game:
#2, 9, 16, 27, and 38
(I don’t care if I asked a lot shhhhh)
Thanks for the asks ❤️
2: Favorite band?
All Time Low, MCR, and Muse (I can’t just pick one)
9: Do you own a pair of fingerless gloves or skeleton gloves (or the combination)?
I have fingerless gloves, they’re leather and I bought them when I used to do color guard because their gloves were a gross texture and I couldn’t wear them
16: Do you want any tattoos? Of what?
Yes I want tattoos but I’m not sure of what yet, probably song lyrics of some sort I’m basic
27: Favourite magical/mythical creature?
I’d say grizzlyeagleshark but nobody would know what I was talking about so... dragons
38: Are you into drawing? If so, show some of your art!
I’m not super into drawing (because I’m bad at it) but I sometimes draw while on calls for school because I can’t sit still. Have some sneks
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could i get a um,,,, scenecore kazuichi fashion kit??
of course, souda-san! here’s what ive got for you;
Cupcake Cult T-Shirt: $46.99 ; 100% cotton, cool design with positive reviews, fast delivery.
Trash Talk Jeans: $64.99 ; 71% cotton, 27% polyester, 2% elastane, nice & soft vintage-wash denim mixed jeans w/ classic 5-pocket styling, button & zip front, belt hoops and distress detailing with wide fishnet statement. adorned with a strategically placed o-ring.
Irregular Choice 8-Bit Platform Pink and Green Sneakers: $274.99 ; polyurethane faux leather uppers, vulcanized rubber soles w/ lace-up closure, they’re very expensive but i just had to include them because of how adorable and fitting they were! they have a rechargeable scrolling LED panel displays 8 different phrases.
90's-inspired Old Skool Checkerboard Skate Shoe (Vans): $64.99 ; sturdy suede and canvas upper with signature side stripes & classic vulcanized sole construction for flexible grip and traction. actually somewhat affordable shoes lol, it comes in a lot of different designs!
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Pawstar Pin Punx Bunny Hat (Pink): $28.00 ; made with anti-pill fleece, inspired by harajuku and visual kei fashion!! each hat is accented with a smattering of safety pins and two pawstar buttons. buttons are randomly chosen to match the color of the inner ear.
Fingerless Gloves (Black/Fuschia): $9.99 ; comfortable material, made of acrylic, soft, warm & have good stretch to ensure a comfortable fit, last for a long time use.
Black & White Checker Crew Socks: $9.95 ; 59% cotton, 30% nylon, 8% polyester, 2% elastodiene, 1% elastane. comes with matching vans as well!!
Rainbow Kandi Cuff: $7.00 ; the cuff is made with stretch cord, fits up to a 6.5-7in. wrist, has very positive reviews!
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New Friends Ch. 18
Ch.1 / Ch. 17 / Ch.19
(Chapter 18! This one’s gonna be a roller coaster!)
Felix was distraught to say the least. Marinette was the sweetest, kindest, gentlest person he knew, and if she was akumatized?
Well, the world might as well end right now.
Felix knew he should transform and help stop her- the screaming crowds assured him of that -but all he could focus on was finding Agreste and making him pay.
His hands clenched into fists, Ladybug’s earrings digging into his palms. 
Yes, he was the one responsible for this. Lila may have been the one to lay the groundwork, but Adrien’s the one who pushed Marinette over the edge.
And now he was going to get what he deserved. 
Despite the growing chaos, the blonde wasn’t hard to find. He was creeping past the panicking students, most likely for a place to hide.
Typical. Felix thought bitterly. Of course he’d try to avoid the consequences of his actions.
“Agreste!” Felix spat, prowling in the model’s direction.
Adrien froze like a deer in the headlights, turning to Felix with a horrified expression. They both knew what he was there for.
“Felix, I really don’t have time-” 
Felix cut him off by grabbing his collar and shoving him up against the wall. Screams and crashes surrounded them, but it was nothing compared to the fury roaring inside Felix’s chest. Adrien hurt Marinette- one of the most precious people in the world -so much that she became akumatized. He put her down and defended a liar and a bully, and he wanted to talk about not having time?
“I don’t care what you have time for.” Felix ground out. “Do you even realize what you’ve done?!” 
He was livid, even more so that Adrien didn’t seem to care. All he cared about was himself. As usual.
Adrien cowered beneath his glare, hands coming up to struggle out of Felix’s grasp. “I-I know, Felix, I know. I’m trying to fix it, but you have to let me go. I can-”
“BUT YOU CAN’T!” Felix snarled. Lies. Empty, pathetic excuses to get out of the mess he’d put himself in. 
Another crash and a fresh series of screams rang through the school.
Felix glanced in the direction of the commotion, desperation and fear briefly washing over him.
“You can’t do anything.” He nearly whispered, letting Adrien’s collar slip out of his hands as he cast his gaze to the floor. 
Marinette was an akuma, probably doing things he knew she’d regret later.
Ladybug’s earrings were heavy in his hands. 
Out of everyone she knew, she’d trusted this sacred magic to him. Twice, in fact. He couldn’t let her down by wasting his energy on some brainless fool who didn’t deserve to look her way in the first place.
So, with a last scowl towards his cousin, Felix took off again, back towards the bathrooms. 
“Wayzz!” He panted once he was safely hidden from prying eyes.
The green kwami zipped to his side, along with another red one.
“You need to use the Ladybug miraculous, or else you won’t be able to purify Marinette’s akuma!” Tikki said urgently, hovering above the earrings.
Felix frowned. “I don’t have my ears pierced.”
As if on queue, the spotted earrings in his hands began glowing. When the light faded, it revealed a pair of clip on earrings instead. 
“Huh.. okay, so what about Wayzz?” He asked next, clipping on the earrings and hoping they stay put during battle.
“If I remember correctly,” Wayzz cut in just then, “You can use more than one miraculous at the same time.” 
Felix raised his eyebrows in surprise, looking to Tikki for confirmation.
The kwami nodded, an encouraging look in her eyes. Ladybug was out, and Chat Noir wasn’t stable as of late. They needed all the help they could get.
With a final nod, Felix closed his eyes and said the magic words. “Wayzz, shell on, and Tikki, spots on!”
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Alya idly scrolled through her phone as she waited for class to start. Lila was retelling her story about going to the zoo with Prince Ali to Rose, who wanted every detail. Adrien hadn’t come into class yet. Marinette and Felix seemed to be late as well, which was odd- for Felix, not Marinette. And Nino-
She spared a glance towards the desk behind her, where Nino sat next to Mylene with a sour expression. He’d stomped his way into class a few minutes ago, spitefully making a point to not sit in the seat next to Adrien. She tried to ask him what happened, but he just shook his head and put on his headphones- a simple sign he didn’t feel like talking at the moment. 
The bell finally rang, but Adrien, Marinette, and Felix still weren’t there. 
“Good morning Class. Today we’re going to review-”
Mlle. Bustier didn’t get the chance to finish her sentence before a large crash sent the classroom door flying off its hinges and across the room. Half the class screamed, while the other half dove for cover. 
Alya was the select few to remain in her seat, swiftly pulling up the camera on her phone. 
“Well!” A voice cooed, and a girl sauntered into the room. She had a deep purple dress that hung just above her knees. The pitch black spots littering the dress brought out her black, half-sleeved leather jacket. Fishnet, fingerless gloves trailed her arms, and matching pantyhose adorned her legs, leading from her dress to her dark purple, lace-up boots with heels sharp enough to kill a man. 
“It seems I’ve caught you all in one place.” She grinned, revealing her uncannily sharp teeth. “How convenient.”
Alya swallowed, suddenly overcome with a paralyzing sense of dread. “M-Marinette?”
The outfit was so out of her range of style that Alya wouldn’t have recognized her had it not been for the signature ponytails. The only difference was that her pigtails were made of small daggers instead of hair, though her bangs were the same. 
The figure’s smile fell, slowly turning to face Alya. 
The reporter nearly dropped her phone from shock. 
Black. Marinette’s eyes were an inky black that almost seemed to swallow you whole. Purple tears smeared her cheeks, similar to paint.
“You may call me Miss Fortune.” The akuma- because what else could it be? -sneered, taking a purple and black handbag from around her shoulders. “On second thought, just don’t call me.” 
Miss Fortune used the strap of the handbag to swing it in the air, vaguely reminding Alya of Ladybug with her yo-yo.
A few brave students ran for the door, but she used the makeshift yo-yo to grab the door and throw it back into the wall, effectively blocking any attempt of escape.
Alya realized too late that she should have taken cover as well, because Miss Fortune swung the purse forward, letting it wrap around Alya’s neck until the open handbag was tied securely to the reporter’s mouth. 
“You want to call me a bully, tell me all my gracious gifts to you were simply manipulative tactics and nothing more? That’s fine with me, but if my gifts meant so little to you, I want them back.”
Alya felt the ropes around her neck tighten slightly, and she gagged. 
Miss Fortune inched forward, her devious smile returning. “Tell me, Alya, all the things I’ve done for you that you took for granted.” 
She choked and gasped, clawing at the string as different events tumbled out of her mouth, her meeting with Ladybug, Marinette’s free babysitting, her and Nino getting together. It felt as if she were being hollowed from the inside out, each word taking some of her hope and happiness from Marinette’s good deeds with it. 
Her chest was starting to feel numb when the sound of shattering glass rang out and someone tackled the akuma to the ground. 
Alya gasped, yanking the purse off her neck with shaky hands. Nino rushed to her side, throwing away the offending item.
The two looked for their savior, expecting to see Ladybug or Chat Noir.
Instead, they saw a green-clad heroine facing off Miss Fortune with a round, turtle-shell shield. Nino, of course, recognized it immediately.
“That’s the other Carapace!” He said out of shock. 
The hero gave him an irritated glance. “I have a name. It’s Bouclier.” 
Alya scrambled for her phone despite her current condition. She wanted all the information on the new hero she could get. Besides, this was no ordinary Carapace- or Bouclier -from the looks of it. She knew for a fact that Nino’s costume only had green and yellow colors, but this one has Carapace and Ladybug colors. While most of the suit was green, the hood was black, along with the knee and elbow pads. The spaces around the pads were bright red, as well as the torso which was usually a light green. The inside of his shell shield was red and spotted, and Alya noticed not one, but two yo-yos hanging around his waist. 
A quick glance to his wrist and ears confirmed that he was indeed wearing both the Ladybug and Turtle miraculous. What a huge scoop! 
“Bouclier. I knew you’d come for me.” Miss Fortune glared, getting to her feet and carefully dusting off her dress. 
Bouclier held his ground, shield ready but yo-yos still on his waist untouched. “Marinette, don’t do this.”
An emotionless laugh came from her black lips. “What’s the matter? I thought this was what you wanted. To get back at the class.”
Her expression softened, and she took a step towards him with an extended hand. “Stop this nonsense, and join me. We don’t have to fight.” 
Alya furrowed her eyebrows when Bouclier tensed. The way she spoke to him.. Did they know each other? Was he actually considering her offer?
Before Bouclier could respond, the classroom door was kicked in for the second time that day, knocking Bouclier and Miss Fortune to the ground. 
Chat Noir jumped inside, baton spinning in his hands as he scanned the room for the threat.
“Great timing.” Bouclier said sarcastically from underneath the akuma.
“Where’s Ladybug?” Chat asked, ignoring Bouclier’s comment.
Miss Fortune hissed, pushing herself off of Bouclier and lunging forward to grab her purse.
“I’m afraid Ladybug’s out of commission right now.” She snipped, spinning her purse again.
Chat’s eyes widened, turning to Bouclier. “What does she mean-”
It was then the Cat noticed Bouclier’s earrings. 
“Wait, are those-”
“Focus on the akuma.” Bouclier cut him off, finally taking the yo-yos from his waist.
Alya watched as the two charged at each other. Miss Fortune aimed for Bouclier’s neck, and he ducked, sliding underneath her and standing on the other side. He then used both yo-yos to grab her by the waist and fling her out the window. 
“What are you doing!” Chat yelled, oddly panicked as he raced to the window.
“Creating distance.” Bouclier grunted, hooking the yo-yos to his side again. “We need to get her away from the class.” 
With that, the turtle-themed hero left the classroom, and Chat reluctantly followed after him.
Alya stopped the video, knowing she didn’t have enough strength to go after the three. She could only hope they stopped Marinette in time.
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Bouclier ignored the burning in his lungs as he chased Miss Fortune across the rooftops. After her threw her out of the classroom, she started running around the city, probably to tire them before striking. 
It was working.
“We’re never gonna catch up with her this way.” Chat huffed, lagging behind a bit.
“What other choice do we have?” Bouclier called back.
Miss Fortune abruptly stopped on one of the rooftops, nearly causing Bouclier to run into her.
Chat wasn’t so lucky, full on tripping into the akuma. She used his momentum to flip him over and off of the roof.
Bouclier swiftly took out his yo-yos, grabbing onto the string with each one. He then yanked as hard as could, breaking the strap and catching the purse when it flew into the air.
He waited for the akuma, waited for the dark power to melt off of Miss Fortune and bring back Marinette, but nothing happened.
A cackle came from Miss Fortune, and he looked up just in time to see her spin and kick him in the stomach. 
Bouclier grunted when he hit the rooftop, watching her pick up the broken purse.
“You didn’t think it’d be that easy, did you?” She grinned, pulling the purse completely in half. Still no akuma. Instead, the purse turned into two yo-yos. 
He scoffed in annoyance, scrambling to his feet and grabbing his own yo-yos. The akuma was definitely in her purse, but how was he going to get it if he couldn’t break it?
A faint groan caught his attention. Chat Noir. His cataclysm ability. That could work.
Miss Fortune tisked towards his defensive stance, idly swinging both halves of her purse as she strolled forward. 
“It doesn’t have to be this way. We can fight together. Take down Hawkmoth, take care of Lila and the others. We’ll be unstoppable.” 
Bouclier winced at the repeated offer. It was certainly tempting, if he was being honest. But this...
He met her eyes, hollow, devoid of the light that once shone so brightly.
This was not Marinette. This was not the person who’d befriended him in spite of his stiff attitude. The one who lit up his life with a simple smile. The one so kind and compassionate that she would do anything for anyone, whether they deserved it or not.
The one he’d fallen so deeply in love with. 
“I’m sorry.” 
He truly was.
“But I can’t stand by you this time.” 
Miss Fortune frowned, genuine disappointment crossing her features for just a moment. Then she shook her head and sighed.
“If you’re sure you won’t change your mind.” 
Her yo-yos swung forward, wrapping around Bouclier’s arms and chest so he couldn’t move. He struggled against the hold, helpless as she walked forward to grab his earrings.
“Looks like I’m on my own. Again.”
Bouclier gave her a sad smile. Not if he had anything to say about it.
“Chat Noir!” 
Miss Fortune’s eyes widened.
“Cataclysm!” The cat-themed hero cried, grabbing the strings between her and Bouclier.
The purse disintegrated instantly, a black akuma rising from the dust. Bouclier swiftly caught the akuma, and ran to Marinette’s side.
He barely let the magic wash off her body before scooping her up and heading in the direction of her house. She’s going to want time to recover.
~~~~~~
Marinette awoke to the rush of wind in her ears and a pair of arms wrapped around her. She cracked an eye open to see passing rooftops. Where was she? Who was carrying her? The last thing she remembered was ranting to Felix in the bathroom. Then everything went fuzzy…
She gasped. 
Had she been akumatized? What happened to Felix? How much damage did she cause? Were they able to fix her in time?
“It’s alright. You’re safe now.” A familiar voice said softly, their grip on her tightening slightly.
Her gaze snapped upwards, coming face to face with Bouclier.
“Felix.” She breathed. He was okay. Thank goodness he was okay.
He glanced down at her with a small smile that made her stomach flip.
“I’m taking you home. The school won’t mind your absence after what just happened.” Bouclier informed gently, stopping on what Marinette recognized as her balcony.
She nodded. Some time to herself sounded nice. She had a lot to think about. However..
“Will you stay with me?” 
Some company also sounded nice, especially some time with Felix. She just realized she loved him, after all. Gosh, how was she going to tell him? How does one plan for these sort of things?
Felix tensed, abruptly setting her down. “I can’t. I need to get back to school.”
The answer was short, almost panicked, though she couldn’t place why.
“Oh. okay.” She faltered, pushing back the disappointment. “Will I see you later then?” 
The blonde shook his head. “No, I.. My mom has something planned tonight.”
Marinette furrowed her eyebrows. Excuses? Why wouldn’t he just talk to her?
“Felix-” 
He cut her off, taking off the earrings- she vaguely noticed the red and black leave his costume -and handing them to her. “I’ll see you tomorrow.” 
He was gone before she could even blink.
The ravenette frowned. What was that?
Her thoughts were interrupted by a bright flash of light and a cheery voice.
“Marinette!” Tikki cried, snuggling into her holder’s cheek.
Marinette giggled, lightly cupping her kwami in a small hug.
“I’m sorry I caused so much trouble.”
Tikki shook her head. “Not at all! I’m just glad you’re back.” 
Marinette smiled, tilting her head to put on the earrings. “Thanks. Let’s go talk to Maman and Papa. I’m sure they were worried too.”
~~~~~~
Adrien sat down in seat, still rubbing his jaw from yesterday. Marinette was lucky he was such a good friend or else he might’ve gone to the principal's office to report her behavior. 
“Can you believe it?” Alya said eagerly from behind him. “A hero using two miraculous? And a new hero at that!” 
He bit back a growl. Ladybug missed the fight against Marinette’s akuma yesterday. That alone wouldn’t be so bad had she not entrusted her miraculous to a stranger. Chat Noir’s been on the team way longer than Bouclier! How could she give it to him instead? Did their partnership mean nothing to her?
“That’s so cool, Alya!” Rose chirped, cheerful as always. “What was his name again?” 
“I think it was ‘Nuclear’.” Alix answered.
“Bouclier.” Nino corrected.
Adrien winced, hyper aware of the fact that his best friend wasn’t sitting next to him anymore. They hadn’t spoken since their argument yesterday. Even Plagg’s started getting snippy with him. Why did everyone act like he was the enemy here? They were the ones causing all of the problems! He just wanted to keep the peace, for all of them to be friends again. Was that too much to ask?
Alya waved off the comments. “Either way, he’s got to be the one responsible for all of those shields in the other battles. I wonder why Ladybug gave him her miraculous. I hope she’s okay.”
Chloe scoffed, rolling her eyes. “Of course she’s okay. It’s Ladybug. She probably took a day off or something.”
A day off? Adrien almost laughed. His Lady was much too obsessed with professionalism to do such a thing. 
“Would Ladybug do that?” Kim asked, as if he were reading Adrien’s thoughts. 
“No. She wouldn’t.” Alya answered in Ladybug’s stead, throwing Chloe a pointed glare. 
Chloe only hummed. “Well, she should. Goodness knows she could use one.” 
Adrien nodded in agreement. They could both use a break, possibly together, under candle light, with no Bouclier in sight. 
The chatter died down a little when Marinette and Felix walked into the classroom. Both glared at him as they passed. 
Adrien looked away, mostly because of Felix. He’d never seen his cousin get so angry before. If it hadn’t been for the akuma, Adrien had a feeling Felix would’ve done a lot more than grab his shirt. 
“Ladybug will come back soon, and I hope she can tell us more about Bouclier when she does.” Alya grinned, watching the video on her phone for the fifth time that morning.
Adrien inwardly groaned. That makes one of us.
~~~~~~
Marinette absently stabbed her food with her fork. Not only did Felix stiffly reject her invitation to hang out yesterday, he also refused today when she asked if he was eating lunch with them. He didn’t talk to her during class either, despite her efforts. Or even look at her really. Why was he avoiding her? Did she do something wrong?
“Are you gonna eat, Mari?” Aurore asked curiously, pulling her from her thoughts.
Marinette gave a tight smile. “Ah. No, I’m.. not really hungry.” 
The group exchanged a few looks.
“Is this about Felix?” Luka was brave enough to ask.
The ravenette straightened, her cheeks tinged pink. “What? No. Why would you- I mean, that isn’t-”
Aurore giggled, the others giving her a knowing glance.
“Come on, Nette. You two couldn’t be more obvious if you tried.” Wayhem remarked, only making Marinette more flustered.
“I- We’re not- t-two?” Did that mean they thought Felix loved her too?
Kagami calmly set her spoon in her bowl and crossed her arms over the table. “Felix can be complicated. He’s not exactly tuned in to his own feelings.”
Marinette squeaked. “S-so he’s not avoiding me?” 
“I guess you’ll just have to ask and find out.” Luka smiled. That was easier said than done. When would she even ask him about it? What if he won’t answer her questions?
Too many scenarios ran through her mind at the suggestion, but Marinette knew she had to do it. Felix meant everything to her. She’d be darned if she let him slip through her fingers because of some wild anxieties. 
Her chair scratched across the floor as she shot to her feet. “I’ll see you guys after class.” 
The others nodded, each giving her an encouraging smile as she left. 
Marinette raced passed the other students, down the hall, and through the front doors. If she wanted to ask him, she had to ask him directly, face to face. Felix didn’t tell her where he would be eating for lunch, but if what Kagami implied was true, she had a hunch she knew exactly where he was.
~~~~~~
Felix ran his hands through his hair, watching Marinette’s name flash across his phone screen for what had to be the tenth time. Why was she calling him? Better yet, why wouldn’t he answer? 
You know why. A voice hissed in the back of his mind.
Yes, He knew. It was because he was in love with her. Fighting her yesterday.. Finally getting her back and being able to hold her close.. he realized that Marinette meant everything to him. He couldn’t ruin their friendship over  something as fickle as love. Too many things could go wrong. What if she didn’t reciprocate his feelings? What if they only dated for a week and realized they didn’t like each other that way? Or at all? 
Felix sighed. 
Nevertheless, he still found himself wanting to be with her. The way her eyes sparkled when she talked about her passion, or how her laughs sounded like bells and made him feel lighter than air. She was a dangerous addiction that he just wanted more and more and more of everyday. It was why he decided to eat at the restaurant where they first met. It was a wonderful reminder of how much joy she’d brought into his life.
“Forgive me, Master, but wouldn’t it be easier to just talk to her?” Wayzz helpfully suggested from the safety of Felix’s bag.
“You think I haven’t tried?” Felix groaned. Talking to Marinette used to be so easy. You just.. Talk to her, and she’ll listen. Now, any time she so much as looked at him he was rendered speechless. 
She probably thought he was a jerk, avoiding her all day, but how do you tell your closest friend that you’ve fallen hopelessly in love with them? That you have no idea what to do with these sudden feelings?
A small commotion at the front of the restaurant caused his gaze to flick to the door. Any distracts were welcome at this point.
His heart skipped a beat.
Marinette stood in the doorway, searching the tables with a fiery determination. 
It only took a few seconds for her bluebell eyes to land on him, and she was at his table in an instant, giving him no time to hide.
“Are you avoiding me?” 
The questions was so straight forward that Felix wasn’t sure how to respond. So he blurted out the truth.
“Yes?” 
Wrong answer. Wrong answer!
Hurt etched across Marinette’s face, similar to the ache quickly spreading through his chest. why did he have to be such an idiot!
“I see.” She said, gripping the side of her jacket. “I’m sorry to bother you then.” 
“W-wait!” Felix was on his feet before he could fully register what he was doing. 
Marinette gave a pained smile, stepping back. “Felix, it’s fine. You want your space. I get it.” 
He resisted the urge to face palm. “No! That’s not what I want!” 
The ravenette frowned, now confused. “Then what do you want.” 
You. His mind screamed. Always you.
But he said nothing. Why wasn’t he saying anything!
Marinette nodded, taking his silence as an answer and turning around. “You don’t have to tell me anything, but I’m always here if you wanna talk.” 
She started walking away, and he panicked. 
“I’m in love with you!” 
No! Why did that have to be the first thing to come to mind!
She stopped walking. 
He stopped breathing. 
Slowly, Marinette turned back to him, eyes wide with shock. “You what?”
He swallowed, shrinking towards the booth behind him. “I-I’m..” 
Should he say it again? She clearly asked, and he’d already messed everything up. What other damage could he really cause?
“I love you.” He finally repeated, trying to look anywhere else but at her. He didn’t care to see her reaction or her panic towards not returning his feelings.
She stood there frozen, mouth agape and shoulders slack. Gosh, why did he ever think this was a good idea? She’s probably trying to sort out a rejection right now. He’d never be able to see her again. The best thing that ever happened to him would be gone in an instant because he couldn’t keep his stupid mouth shut.
Then she did the simplest thing in the world. She leaned forward, and she kissed him. And his whole world cracked open.
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novagallo · 4 years
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⌈  ARÓN PIPER  ,  29  ,  CISMALE  , LIFE FORCE ABSORPTION ⌋  oh  ,  of  course  you  know  about  NOVA GALLO !  you  know  , NUMBER  4  of  the  SPARROW  ACADEMY  ?  dad  keeps  saying  that  HE  is  STUBBORN  & IMPULSIVE  ,  but  pogo  would  say  they’re  INQUISITIVE  & RESOURCEFUL  .  they’ve  always  reminded  me  of  i fall apart by post malone , fingerless black leather gloves , untamed curls and sly smirks , & citran kissed lips  ,  even  more  now  they’re  under  pressure  .  i  can’t  wait  to  see  how  this  pans  out !
i.
you’re  born  in  a  thunderstorm.  your  parents  pull  off  the  highway,  your  mother’s  screams  drowned  out  by  a  crash  of  thunder  as  your  father  delivers  you  on  the  shoulder  of  the  road.  you’re  eerily  quiet,  the  calm  in  the  storm,  and  they  look  at  you  like  you’re  an  aberration.  something  that  doesn’t  quite   belong.
they  have  a  child  already.  a  daughter,  six  weeks  old,  and  they  decide  to  pass  you  off  as  twins.   they  feel  obligated.   you’re  a  few  months  old  when  it  happens,  when  your  powers  make  themselves  known.   you  touch  your  baby  sister,  roll  over  in  your  sleep,  and  the  color  drains  from  her  face.   your  nanny  screams,  wrenches  you  apart,  but  the  damage  has  been  done.   your  sister  survives,  but  she’ll  never  be  the same.  
when  reginald  hargreeves  comes  knocking,  your  parents  don’t  hesitate  in  handing  you  over.  as  far  as  your  family  knows,  or  the  public  knows,  their  son  died  in  a  tragic  accident.   they  never  seek  you  out  again.  it’s  like  you  never  existed.  
ii.
father  calls  you  by  your  number.  four.  for  the  longest  time,  you  know  no  other  name.  he  teaches  you  how  to  use  your  powers  but  not  how  to  control  them.  you  hurt  people,  even  kill  them,  and  the  grief  you  feel  each  time  never  subsides.  instead,  you  learn  how  to  live  with  it.   you  adjust.  
father  makes  your  brother  take  away  the  memories  when  you  hurt  your  siblings.  you  never  know  the  way  their  faces  look  as  you  drain  them,  as  you  get  stronger  while  they  suffer.   none  of  you  remember.  it’s  better  this  way.   
you  keep  a  notebook.  it  has  tallies,  keeps  count  of  the  lives  you  take.   the  life-force  absorption  makes  you  stronger,  faster,  and  helps  you  heal,  but  it’s  always  temporary.  it  never  lasts.   you’re  a  leech  who  can  never  be  satisfied.   by  the  time  you’re  old  enough  to  start  marring  your  skin  with  inked  marks,  your  chest  is  nearly  covered.   you  feel  every  bit  the  aberration  that  your  birth  parents  believed  you  were.  
the  headlines,  the  fame,  the  interest,  none  of  it  appeals  to  you.  you  keep  to  yourself,  avoid  contact  with  others,  and  distance  yourself.  if  you  remain  detached,  if  you  withdraw  inside,  you  won’t  have  to  worry  about  hurting  people  you  care  about.   you  think  it’s  better  this  way,  even  if  it’s  lonely.  
iii.
you  spend  so  much  time  alone,  you  develop  a  specific  set  of  habits.  you  devour  literature  and  music,  analyze  it  regardless  of  the  quality  to  anyone  that  will  listen.  your  siblings  are  your  sounding  board  because  you  have  no  one  else.   some  you  get  along  with,  others  you  despise,  but  family  is  family;   you  would  die  for  any  of  them  if  it  was  required  of  you.   you’d  give  your  life  for  theirs  without  pause. 
you’ve  always  had  a  temper.  when  you’re  angry,  you  lash  out,  spit  insults  and  slam  fists  into  walls  for  fear  if  you  don’t  you’ll  reach  out  and  really  hurt  someone.  you  wear  dark  clothes  with  long  sleeves  and  gloves.  you  can’t  risk  what  happens  when  you  slip  up,  when  you’re  out  of  control  and  reckless.  people  die  when  you  do.
as  you  grow  older,  you  outgrow  the  mansion.  you  crave  freedom,  crave  a  life  where  you  aren’t  paraded  as  a  freak,  or  a  tool  in  someone  else’s  kit.  you  leave  when  you’re  18  but  you  can’t  bring  yourself  to  leave  the  city  so  you  rent  a  cheap  apartment,  take  back  the  name  you  were  born  with,  and  you  try  to  live  a  normal  life.  you  review  films  online,  each  review  more  scathing  than  the  next,  and  you  have  a  small  but  loyal  fanbase  that  provide  you  with  enough  revenue  to  keep  your  head  above  water.  you’re  not  really  living  but  maybe  existing  is  still  better  than  surviving. 
iv.
when  the  umbrella  academy  shows  up,  you  have  no  choice  but  to  return  home.   your  family  needs  you.  your  room  remains  as  you  left  it,  like  an  exhibit  at  a  museum  gathering  dust.  
when  push  comes  to  shove,  you  will  always  stand  united  with  your  family.  for  better  or  for  worse.  you  don’t  know  if  you  believe  the  stories  about  an  alternate  timeline,  of  a  world  where  there  was  no  sparrow  academy,  but  you  do  know  that  the  others  are  dangerous.  they  can’t  be  trusted.   which  is  fine;   neither  can  you.  
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kidlightnings · 4 years
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For Ky and Noe ^^ ONE, EIGHTEEN,TWENTY-TWO and TWENTY-THREE
M!Ky
ONE| Will your OC and their LI ever have kids? If yes, describe their children! Looks, personality, what traits they draw from which parent or whether they would adopt.
Ky and Nadia do not! They do eventually “adopt” (in name, so that he can be afforded titling, inheritance, and other associated privileges, but he’s still certainly his family’s son as well) a child from another branch of the Crestholder family.
Here’s a doodle of Mallory
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His appearance does inspire some interesting rumors regarding Nadia and Ky’s old teacher~
Mal is headstrong, clever and curious, and a bit chilly. This is overshadowed, though, by his being quite shy and withdrawn when he first moves into the palace on account of losing everything familiar at once.
EIGHTEEN| What are your apprentice and their LI’s pet names for each other? 
Ky, for Nadia: a very wistful, lovelorn Countess, usually playfully/dramatically, in very intimate moments, sweetheart
Nadia, for Ky: Darling, Dear, and in response to Countess, Magician, said in a like tone
TWENTY-TWO| If your apprentice was in a modern AU, how would they dress? Include images if you’d like!
[ casual ] short-shorts, thigh-highs, v-necks, crop-tops, big jackets/hoodies, slip-ons, high ponytail, slouchy beanies, great big flower hairpins and clips, alligator clips, leggings
[ upscale ] slim-fitting denim, pastel or dark grey buttondowns, rolled sleeves, hair in a bun, dress shoes with a little heel
[ formal ] white or pastel floral three-piece suit, patent leather, high heels, rhinestone embellishments, tasteful embroidery, complicated updo
TWENTY-THREE| Does your apprentice remember anything of their life before their death?
Not a lot! Ky had to stop trying to remember because he actually has some chronic memory issues from how stubborn he was (unconsciously) about trying to remember during those first few years. He really had to get “reset” quite a lot. He likes to look forward now, though, and from what he does remember, he doesn’t really like the person he used to be. That person did have some very fascinating notes, though, and Ky studies them quite a lot!
F!Ky
ONE| Will your OC and their LI ever have kids? If yes, describe their children! Looks, personality, what traits they draw from which parent or whether they would adopt.
Nope! She and Asra try once, but it ends sadly, and they both realize it wasn’t right for them. They also have Mal in their lives, but more as an apprentice, though he comes to love them like family regardless. They also open up the shop to teach and care for many of the children who live on the street. So, they certainly have a family, just a bigger, rowdier, more flexible one.
EIGHTEEN| What are your apprentice and their LI’s pet names for each other?
Ky, for Asra: she really doesn’t have much, will sometimes just make things up on the fly though - pumpkin, cupcake, sweetness, blossom
Asra, for Ky: love/lovely, clever girl, in a light, teasing way, usually when they’re studying together
TWENTY-TWO| If your apprentice was in a modern AU, how would they dress? Include images if you’d like!
[ casual ] hotshorts, thigh-highs, big graphic tees, flannel, scrunchies, slim sneakers, fishnets, hawaiian shirts, wristbands, flipflops, messy updo, joggers
[ formal ] black cocktail dresses and black stockings, white tuxes with black accenting, pinstriping, patent dress shoes, big bun, wavy hair, gold jewelry
TWENTY-THREE| Does your apprentice remember anything of their life before their death?
Some, yes! Ky didn’t try a lot to remember before, but, as she delves back into her magic, she becomes quite curious about who she was before. Asra is happy to explain, but careful, that he doesn’t tint the view she receives too much. They do spend some time reviewing specific possession, notes, anything that can help recall, and Ky takes to it well. Ky has mixed feelings about who she used to be, in that she somewhat envies the power that person used to have, but, she feels uncomfortable with how distant, detached they were. She can feel in herself the ability get to such a mentality again, and doesn’t want to.
Noe
ONE| Will your OC and their LI ever have kids? If yes, describe their children! Looks, personality, what traits they draw from which parent or whether they would adopt.
Nope! Noe is happy to never have any children. He really just likes its being him and his boyfriend/husband/partner, assuming he ever did settle down, that is.
EIGHTEEN| What are your apprentice and their LI’s pet names for each other?
Oh, god. Well. Noe doesn’t have a canon-timeline love interest, but, were I to pick someone for him? He and Lucio would get on like a house on fire. Playful hostility, teasing, and some unexpectedly soft moments.
Noe, for Lucio: brat, royal, treat, baby
Lucio, for Noe: literally nothing would be consistent, ever, just whatever silly things came to mind - spicy snack cake, hot lavender, prickles, sharpteeth - but, in quiet, intimate moments, which would be pretty few and far between? Noe gets really... soft when Lucio calls him pup. He normally really enjoys that icy, tough demeanor? But there’s something really nice about its being acknowledged that, yes, Noe is also baby.
TWENTY-TWO| If your apprentice was in a modern AU, how would they dress? Include images if you’d like!
[ “schlubby” ] (the only way you’re seeing him in this is if you stay the night, and even then...) hoodies, running shorts, band t-shirts, slides (no socks), “messy” (took only fifteen minutes) bun
[ casual ] parka-style jackets, structured streetwear hoodies, ribbed tanks, worn black denim, fingerless gloves, dress shoes, bandanna wristbands, topknot
[ formal ] slim-fitted blazers over gauzy blouses, stiff slacks, caped overcoats, suede wingtips - all black everything - leather woven into his fishtail braid that’s artfully pulled apart, and a look of utter boredom
TWENTY-THREE| Does your apprentice remember anything of their life before their death?
So, what with Noe not dying, it’s a bit moot, but, if he did? Not intentionally. Noe is very much a present-focused person, and would just want to move forwards. Anything he learned about a prior life, he’d feel to be something to, at most, learn from.
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mythgirlimagines · 5 years
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Can you please do some headcanons with the V3 cast with the THH cast’s talents?
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Looks like you made the decisions for me lol
Tsumugi Shirogane (Lucky Student): 
Tsumugi didn’t really think that her luck was a talent, but she was still excited to go to Hope’s Peak.
Her luck cycle isn’t too extreme, and is more convenient than anything.
That doesn’t stop her from trying to be careful that her bad luck doesn’t affect anyone else.
Rantaro Amami (Detective):
Rantaro first started with a few robbery cases, but soon became intrigued by homicide cases.
He’s very observant, but doesn’t always let on that he’s like that.
He’s also efficient and organized, which helps him solve cases faster, which is often the best course of action.
Kirumi Tojo (Affluent Progeny):
Kirumi was raised from a young age to inherit her family name by being the best.
She’s incredibly smart, but doesn’t brag about her intelligence to her classmates.
She is, however, a leader type, and will sometimes take control of a situation if they could be doing something better than they already are.
Kaito Momota (Baseball Star):
Kaito’s always loved baseball, so it was only natural that this would be his talent.
He’s very dedicated, and goes to every single practice, and sometimes will even practice in the rain.
He’s very much a team player, always making sure that his classmates have their moment to shine.
Angie Yonaga (Clairvoyant):
On Angie’s island, she was treated as a kind of oracle, since she could occasionally predict the future.
She has about a forty percent accuracy on her predictions, and the most correct ones come at the least expected times.
She tries hard to be cheerful so the others are comfortable with her, but sometimes she comes off as a bit ominous.
Kiibo (Pop Sensation):
From a young age, Kiibo worked hard to fulfill his dream of being a pop idol.
His favorite part, even though he loves it all, is making his fans and friends smile when he performs.
The members of his group are some of his very best friends, and he can’t imagine performing without them.
Maki Harukawa (Soldier): 
Maki never had much of a choice about her life, but her talent was the one choice she did make.
Through years of being a soldier, she’s gotten the bare minimum of injuries, especially compared to the rest of her group.
She’s one of the best, but she also wants to be a normal teenager at Hope’s Peak.
Kokichi Ouma (Fashionista):
Fashion was something that Kokichi was always skilled with, and he loves showing off his personal style.
Even when he loves a certain look, he always puts his own spin on it by altering it himself.
Sometimes he gives advice when nobody asks for it, but the person usually forgives him after a while.
Himiko Yumeno (Literary Prodigy):
Himiko always loved reading, and decided to start her own book series so she could create her own world.
She always has a journal with her, usually one with a cover made from some soft material.
Sometimes she’ll stay up really late to finish writing a chapter, which is why she’s usually exhausted.
Shuichi Saihara (Fanfic Creator):
Shuichi is kind of quirky, and makes a lot of references to source material that not a lot of his classmates know about.
He has a big online following for his fanfics and fan comics, all of which are rated low enough for anyone to read if they wanted.
He’s really earnest, and loves seeing people happy in his reviews. It really makes it all worth it.
Miu Iruma (Biker Gang Leader):
Miu loves the rush of riding a motorcycle, and her gang is comprised of some of the best people in her life.
If anyone messes with her gang, they’re going to pay for sure; they’re her family, and she won’t let anyone mess with them.
Loves the classic fingerless leather gloves and leather jacket look.
Gonta Gokuhara (Martial Artist):
Gonta started learning martial arts at a young age, and knows a good amount of many different ones.
However, he only ever practices for the skill. He would never dream of using them against another person unless it’s for self defense.
He’s incredibly strong, but he’s a really sweet person, and is willing to teach others for self defense as well.
Tenko Chabashira (Moral Compass):
Tenko has always abided by the rules, and doesn’t like the thought of not following them.
Part of it is for control, but she literally can’t watch someone break the rules without doing something about it.
Her heart is in the right place; she just wants everyone to be safe, and the easiest way to do that is by following the rules.
Ryoma Hoshi (Swimming Pro):
Swimming was always a bit of a safe haven for him, somewhere he could go to think and get away from the world.
He’s so incredibly fast that his friends and family always say that he’s ready for the Olympics.
He’s competitive when it comes to swimming, but he’ll do friendly races against his friends, too.
Kaede Akamatsu (Programmer):
Programming started off as something fun to do, but Kaede soon found that she had a talent for it.
She’s programmed a few apps before, some of which are released, and has a little helper app on her phone.
She sometimes makes references to binary code or other programming things while talking before remembering that she’s the only one who knows what the heck she’s talking about.
Korekiyo Shinguji (Gambler):
Kiyo is extremely talented at card games first and foremost, and is fine with making bets on his skills.
He never makes a bet he can’t handle, though, which is very important.
He is so skilled at gambling that he has never once had a debt to anyone, and he plans to keep it that way.
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hOLY SHIT I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT BUT JFC I LOVE IT AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DUDE Can you make a Valdangelo Godswap AU? You might know what this is from, but could you do Aphrodite Nico with Athena Leo? Leo's like a HUGE nerd and Nico's super hot and cute and always has glitter on his face, obsessed with pink, etc jfc, Leo has a huge crush on Nico and Nico also has a huge crush on Leo, but both of them are sO OBLIVIOUS and are constantly trying to improve themselves for eachother :))
“piper. piper, please explain this. piper, i’m legit about to start crying right now, you have no idea—“
“dude,” the daughter of hermes interrupted, “just like...breathe.”
[[MORE]]
“i can’t!” leo threw his arms up in the air, the predicament he was facing clearly taking a toll on his mental state — not good for a son of athena. “piper — have you seen him? i physically can’t speak whenever he tries to talk to me!”
“it’s just nico, leo,” piper soothed her friend, whose emotions were the equivalent of a knott’s berry farm roller coaster. “you went on a quest with him one time.”
“that was a year ago!” leo exclaimed. “when i had no clue that i had a crush on him and we weren’t totally awkward with each other.” his face suddenly curled in horror. “oh my god, i had acne back then. he probably thinks i’m ugly—“
“okay!” piper yelled out, grabbing leo’s arm and pulled him out of the hermes cabin quickly, making him yelp when, in a split second, he was outside and he could actually taste the oxygen on his tongue. piper placed her hands on her hips as she looked at him taking back in the air he lost. “better?”
“physically, yes,” he answered. in contrast, his brain was having a fucking field day. because only ten minutes ago, piper had brought to light the idea that leo had a crush on nico — the revelation which had caused the son of athena to have a mental breakdown because he was that oblivious to his own feelings. and it wasn’t something to feel proud of, because leo had felt that he understood everything about himself up until now.
so he didn’t even bother to question why he felt his face flush whenever nico complimented him, or why he felt butterflies in his stomach whenever nico placed a hand on his shoulder. and it made him internally scream to no end at how, for a child of an intelligent goddess, he was such a dumbass.
“well, you’re fine now,” piper said. “i haven’t seen you have this much of a heart attack since the whole jason incident... for the same reason. god, athena kids are hopeless romantics.”
“shut up, piper!” leo flapped his hands. “i just need to think for a second.”
his friend’s face contorted into sympathy, and she placed a hand on his shoulder. it made leo feel guilty. whenever something was ‘too much,’ he tended to lash out because he was having a crisis wrapping his head around whatever was happening. he apologized but she told him not to worry.
“it’s just... i just... i don’t even know,” he mumbled, burying his face in her chb t-shirt. “i think i like him... a lot? he’s really cute and i’m really bad at confessing my feelings for people. plus he’s a child of aphrodite! he’s basically out of my league.”
she grabbed his shoulders and forced him to look her in the eye. “i’m sorry, whose brilliant idea was it to create demigod cell phones that don’t attract monsters?”
leo didn’t answer and she nudged him slightly before he mumbled a small “...me.”
“and who was able to behead an entire column of cyclopes with a single ballista fire?”
leo started laughing. “me.”
“and who fought the leader of an army of rabid hellhounds and speared him through the chest?”
“okay, okay, i get it!” leo exclaimed, his smile crinkling his eyes. “that was me.”
“if you are able to defeat a rogue demigod in under a split second, then you are out of nico’s league! if he doesn’t return your feelings, then he has to raise his standards!”
leo snorted before hugging piper tight, the touch-starved soul within him begging to encase his best friend in a big hug. piper really knew how to rile people up.
“piper, have i ever told you how amazing you are?”
“i mean... i always knew, but okay.”
leo would’ve punched her if she wasn’t being amazing right now.
suddenly he felt piper shift under his embrace, he looked up and saw her with an uncomfortable expression. “uh, dude—”
“valdez?”
his heart suddenly stopped at the sound of the gravelly voice that belonged to the one and only man of his dreams. he turned around on impulse, which was a mistake because he was suddenly frozen on the spot and his fingers weren’t even moving an inch and leo was pretty sure his mind wasn’t any better because nico was right there—
if you asked leo valdez what his favorite thing about nico di angelo was, he probably wouldn’t answer and just spontaneously combust. nico di angelo had an inch on him, less thin limbs and more... well, hotness. he had smooth olive skin with galaxies upon galaxies of freckles, curled hair that was currently in a weak (yet cute) ponytail, and he was wearing a pink leather jacket with studs and clips. his dark eyes were glittered up under the lids, giving him almost a fairy look that nearly made leo collapse on his own.
leo probably looked like a gaping fish, his face dark and flushed. nico wasn’t helping. because he wasn’t saying anything either and leo really needed him to hand him a subject because if he wasn’t, leo was going to accidentally fall into his arms and kiss him senseless—
“can i...” nico started, before clearing his throat. leo was swerving by the raspiness of his voice. “can i talk to you for a minute?”
leo glanced at piper, who was hiding a thumbs up that only leo could see. he looked back to nico and could only nod.
leo said his goodbyes to the daughter of hermes and followed his crush to camp half-blood’s lake, a shimmering blue that reflected the sun overhead, a small dock leading out towards the water. leo caught sight of some water spirits, who waved at him flirtily, and he forced himself not to blush as he shyly waved back.
“that was your friend?” nico asked. he had perched himself on the edge of the small wooden dock, the darkness of his raven hair pulling away by the streams of sunlight illuminating it. he looked gorgeous as the sun cascaded across his freckled skin. his legs were crossed, and he was looking at leo with a weird face. leo didn’t know what emotion he was expressing but he hoped it wasn’t bad.
“huh?” he realized after around 9.5 seconds that nico was talking to him. “oh, yeah, piper! we’ve been friends since we were kids, we’re pretty close.”
nico raised an eyebrow before humming in acknowledgement. what, did he want him to say they were dating or something? leo could never figure him out, which was probably why leo liked him for some stupid reason — the only equation he couldn’t solve.
nico patted the empty space next to him. “sit,” he said.
leo blinked before walking over to where he was, crouching down to sit upon the dock and let his feet dangle over the edge.
“why did you want to talk to me?” leo asked. (if he had been looking, he would’ve seen nico curse under his breath.)
“oh, um, i was lonely... yeah, because my friends are on a date and they’re like the only people i hang out with so...”
leo felt his high hopes drop to a new low. oh. that’s why he brought him here. leo felt a bubble of spite fill his stomach, more towards himself than towards nico. because of course nico wouldn’t want to converse with him in the first place — leo was so insignificant that he was barely a mole on a baby’s ass. the new information already made him want to jump in the lake and leave camp.
“so i’m like your rebound?” he joked, almost sarcastically, and his eyes widened when nico’s head snapped towards him in an almost defensive position.
“no!” he yelled. “i wouldn’t just do that to you. you’re... uh...” he coughed. “you’re fun to talk to...”
the spite bubble popped, and he made a soft “oh.” he really wished he knew how any of his nerdy rants and book reviews were “fun,” since those were majority of his conversations with the son of love. nico was from the 30s, which meant that he didn’t know much from this era and leo had once been a bit of a tour guide. once in a while he would bring up a topic that leo was obsessed with and he would go into a thirty minute explanation into star wars or dc comics. then he would promptly realize that he’s been infodumping and die on the inside.
nico sighed. “look, i really enjoy your company. you’re smart and you have funny jokes.”
leo made a face. “all of my jokes are inside jokes that no one understands.”
“...yeah, but they’re funny when you know the material?”
leo couldn’t help it. he giggled. “sure, you’re just saying that.” he twiddled with his thumbs, dreading for when the conversation was going to hit death valley where neither of them knew what they were going to say. “what do you want to talk about?”
“i don’t actually know?” nico laughed, a short yet heavenly laugh where his eyes closed like butterfly wings and his mouth curled in a dashing smile. “i’m not good at conversation starters.”
“honestly same,” leo replied. “i’m pretty sure all my dialogue has been entirely based on this book series i...” he dragged his sentence before facepalming. “uh, sorry, i don’t know why i’m—”
“no, no!” nico suddenly grabbed his wrists, and leo skin felt cleansed by the touch of fingerless gloves against his arm. “tell me about it.”
leo raised his eyebrow. he had never done this before. “you sure? i can go on about it for an hour and you won’t be able to stop me.”
“no, i’m sure.” he placed leo’s hands back down on his lap. “tell me.”
that was enough of a catalyst to start talking about the latest book collection he had gotten his hands on (in greek, of course), the six of crows duology. he had finished the grisha trilogy just a month ago (in under a week, he might add), and had bought the two books at the camp’s bookstore. he had finished the first book in a single day and read again because it was just that good, but he was struggling to find time to read the other one. he had asked nico if he wanted to hear spoilers (to which nico nodded wordlessly), and leo had then gone into a rant about how dumb kaz was for not actually trying to show inej his feelings or how nina was way too good for matthias (both of which now sounds pretty relevant to the situation), then started screaming about wylan and jesper and wouldn’t stop talking about their cute dynamic and suddenly he was on the topic of grisha as a whole.
the entire time nico was just nodding and looking at him, but as leo was explaining the chemistry of all the book’s relationships, he noticed nico had a lost expression on his face. he was staring at leo, eyes gazing longingly at him with a soft smile and tint of blush on his cheeks (leo suspected it was makeup). the glitter under his eyelashes were prominent, bright pink and gold and adding beautiful contrast to his entire looks. his hair was cascading around his face in ripples. was he daydreaming? leo stopped talking to prove his theory, and nico didn’t stop staring. was he a little too much?
“do i have something on my face?” he questioned, making nico snap back into reality.
“w-what?” nico stuttered.
“you’re staring,” leo mumbled, averting his eyes from the beautiful boy. “i knew it, i’m ranting too much.”
“no, no!” nico exclaimed, waving his hands for emphasis. leo noticed his black and pink nail polish. “it’s just... your eyes are striking.”
leo an inhuman noise, confused. nico realized what he said and immediately tried to recover.
“cause they’re... uh, they’re scary! yeah, they can kill a man in one hit. i should know, i saw you take down a monster twice your size.”
there was silence. it made sense. his eyes were brown, differing from his siblings’ gray ones, yet they were still sharp and jason claimed they made him nervous when they first met. leo didn’t know if he should be proud or not. it was one thing to strike fear in enemies’ hearts. it was another to strike fear in your friends’.
“uh, thanks man,” leo said, internally scolding himself for not having a proper answer. “yours are... neat.”
neat, he screamed at himself. neat! of all the fucking words in the world, that’s what he said. god, athena must be shaking her head in disappointment in olympus. sorry mom.
(it was a travesty since neat was an understatement when it came to nico di angelo.)
“you know what, i’m sorry,” leo apologized, standing up and backing away. “i have a project i need to work on and jake has been asking me to help him with something, i should go—”
“wait!” nico stood up abruptly, which was the worst mistake of his entire life because leo watched in shock as his foot stuttered under the lack of wood under it and sent nico toppling down into the lake below. leo cried out, rushing towards the water and looking over the dock to see nico pop up from the water and gasp for air.
his black bangs stuck to his face, dripping wet with the hair tie forming his ponytail missing. he pulled the strands from his eyes, looking up at leo who had his hands over his mouth as if he was afraid of what nico was going to say next.
“are you okay?” leo asked, trying to ignore how nico still looked breathtaking after taking a dunk into the half-blood waters.
nico slapped his hands down in the water, the flying droplets hitting leo’s face and making him wince. “do i look okay?”
leo didn’t answer, looking down at the dock in shame, and already his brain was about to burst and now he was probably going to cry? because this is like the worst thing to happen to him in forever and now nico is mad at him and he won’t be his friend anymore and all this stuff was making his stomach feel like excommunicating every single acid in it. “sorry.”
“oh fuck, um, wait, oh gods wait, no, it’s my fault i— leo, hold on!”
leo could barely hear him as he did the only thing he could think of doing, not even bothering a second glance as he ran away to the athena cabin.
nico was an idiot.
no scratch that, nico was literally the god of idiots. the whole enchilada of idiots with an idiot army by his side.
being a son of aphrodite, nico expected himself to be a master when it came to emotions, especially romantic ones. and it showed, by his ability to patch up relationships between other campers and help them get ready for their dates with his wardrobe expertise. he was able to make monsters swoon by his voice only to set them up to kill them. he was the one, after all, that knocked sense into percy that he had a crush on annabeth.
but all of that was thrown out the window by leo valdez.
cute, adorable leo, who went for hours on end with tv series and science rantings that nico couldn’t even comprehend because he was always staring at his face, starry eyed and so passionate that it made his chest hurt. whose intelligence was able to bring down a rogue demigod general in the titan war. who was so easy to fluster and make laugh till he couldn’t breathe.
so, nothing could have compared to the absolute disaster he was when they talked a week ago.
first strike was when he had forgotten to create a valid reason to speak with him (anything other than him wanting to stare at leo in a non-creepy way) and fucked it up by explaining that he was some sort of rebound. a rebound! leo wasn’t a rebound, he was a goddamn blessing!
then was when he was caught and he replied with, “your eyes are striking.” he tried to ignore that part because he had never been that stupid, and his explanation wasn’t any better because leo probably took offense of him calling him scary (which he can be but nico likes his face).
finally — falling in the lake. the one thing he was not prepared for, making him so pissed off at how bad he was at this whole feelings thing that he accidentally lashed out at leo. it was the worst — seeing hurt cross over leo’s face with a dejected expression, and nico failing to speak a coherent apology before leo took off, obviously wanting nothing to do with him after he was such a jackass.
which he was, no doubt about it. he wondered what he did wrong, sitting by his vanity, now dry and doing his own makeup and applying glitter under his eyes. then he realized that everything from the point he realized he liked leo was wrong, because he should’ve known that he can’t be too prideful in his love abilities. and now he drove leo away.
“don’t beat yourself up about it,” reyna said, the daughter of apollo said, cleaning up her golden arrows with a small cloth. she was visiting the camp from the roman one she stayed at. “i’ve met leo. he isn’t the type to hold grudges against someone.”
“i know that!” nico spun around in his chair, crossing his arms in exasperation. “i feel bad though. if he hates me, he has a reason to.”
“if he hates you, he’s obviously a dumbass,” reyna counterpointed. “are you going to apologize though? because i’m tired of seeing you pining and not making any moves.”
“i made a move and it ended with me swimming with the fishes.”
“the only thing you said was that his eyes were pretty.” reyna leaned closer, placing a hand on his shoulder. “step up your game.”
nico scoffed. “i’m getting relationship advice by a sun demigod.”
“i’m being serious.” the daughter of apollo had a stony expression on her face. “it’s important to be yourself, i mean that’s what you told me. but if you want to go all out, go all out. you and leo will continue to avoid each other until you come out to him.”
nico sighed. “okay, but...how?”
reyna grinned, picking up a brush from nico’s vanity. “allow me to help.”
an hour later nico was wearing a mesh t-shirt and black leather jeans with combat boots that were decorated in pink flower embroidery, plus a bubblegum aviator jacket gifted to him by his mother. his hair was let down today, ending at his shoulders and wavy like ocean seas, with clips holding up his long bangs. he had his eyelashes curled and eyelids brushed with eyeshadow, and he looked himself up and down in the mirror along with reyna.
finally his best friend gave him a thumbs up. now the challenge was knowing what to say.
“knock him dead!” reyna called out. “well, don’t actually. but you’ll do great.”
“thanks!” nico called out. he was about to head to the athena cabin until he bumped into someone who ran straight at him.
“oh shit!” the person yelped, and nico’s thought processes immediately malfunctioned. “sorry, my bad— nico?”
the plan was supposed to be talk to leo, ask him out somewhere, then confess to him and wait for judgement. but that plan was basically burned to ashes when nico found himself struggling to form words as he stared at leo. his dark yet clear and stabbing eyes looking up at him, his skin decorated in small freckles under the eyes and beauty marks dotting his face delicately. his wild dark hair was like smoke, and small owl earrings hung from the lobes of his ears. he was wearing a pale blue shirt under his chb tee, blue shorts and high socks, making him look like an absolute nerd especially with a small pencil tucked above his ear and gods, nico could feel himself reaching elysium.
nico registered that he was holding leo to keep the shorter from falling, hands on his tiny waist that made his mind even more jumbled until leo’s loud and rapid voice started speaking.
“oh, nico, thank gods i found you! i wanted to say sorry, i’ve honestly been avoiding you because i thought you were mad at me and you most likely are, and you have the right to because i sent you into the water and i probably ruined your makeup — though you guys probably have waterproof makeup so i don’t know — and i didn’t even help you out which was really stupid of me because i’m supposed to be a nice person and frankly you were dripping wet, wow that sounds really wrong i’m sorry i should probably stop rambling—”
the boy took in a deep breath, but nico was squealing internally about how cute leo was when he rambled. he willed himself not to pinch his cheeks and kiss him on his forehead. “i’m sorry.”
“what?” nico honestly was lost halfway through his rant. “it’s fine, it was my fault. i should be the one apologizing. i yelled at you.”
“yeah but i deserved it,” leo mumbled, looking down at the ground.
“no, you didn’t,” nico retorted, going into defense mode. “i’m sorry, really. you want me to make it up to you?”
leo tilted his head like the goddamn cutie he was. “you don’t have to but... how?”
“let’s head to the bookstore,” nico answered. “you pick out a book and i buy it for you.”
“what?” leo exclaimed, backing up until nico’s hands weren’t on his waist anymore (which totally didn’t make him feel sad). “dude, you seriously don’t have to do that, i mean there’s a library—”
“yeah, but the library doesn’t let you keep the books. i know you like reading them over and over again.” nico held up a bag of drachmas from his pocket. “i have money. you can buy the entire store if you desire. but i’m not letting you get out of this empty handed.”
leo looked ready to go off on an entire explanation of why he wasn’t going to follow nico’s idea, and despite him being one of the best debaters the camp has ever seen, nico was determined to hold his ground because that’s what leo deserved.
leo sighed, noticing that nico wouldn’t budge. “okay, fine!” he groaned. “can i at least pay you back?”
“nope.”
“ugh!”
leo’s worries about this arrangement were quickly diminished though, when leo had seen the fuckton of books that had been added to the bookstore since he had last came there. he was gawking over some of them, even held on to three and continuously checked their summaries to make sure they were good. nico leaned against a bookshelf, non-fiction, staring at leo as he ran his finger across the covers and watched his talk to himself silently, even picking some novels up to read with focused eyes. the son of aphrodite hated how whipped he was, but the son of athena was so pretty that he couldn’t help it.
leo placed one of the books back on the table, though hesitantly. “are you sure you can pay for these?”
nico nodded. “i’m stocked up on money right now. buy whatever you want.”
“i’ll just buy one,” which seemed easier said than done to leo, because he was having an internal debate between two thick novels. he turned to nico and showcased them. “pick, i can’t choose.”
nico scanned the books. one was named the outsider by stephen king, the other children of blood and bone by tomi adeyemi. nico had no idea what their summaries were or if they were actually interesting, but he was pretty sure he could pay for both.
“i can buy both of them,” he said. leo was about to protest but nico snatched both of the books out of his hands. “this all you want?”
“i mean, yeah, but—”
“no buts!” nico interrupted. “you deserve this and you don’t get to think otherwise. you want these or not?”
leo nodded. nico smirked. “good. i’ll be back.”
a minute later nico was handing a paper bag of the two books to leo, who almost didn’t grab it if it wasn’t thanks to nico’s prodding. a smile made its way onto the son of athena’s face, fond and filling nico’s empty stomach with butterflies. he looked absolutely gorgeous.
“thanks, neeks,” he said, before gasping and covering his mouth.
nico felt his cheeks heat up. “neeks?”
“sorry, it just came out!” he clutched the books to his chest as if they were a stuffed toy. “you’re really nice, nico.”
nico felt himself step closer towards leo. “it’s no problem.” but it was a problem, because nico was already in leo’s personal space and trying to think other thoughts than kissing him. “you needed this.”
leo laughed, wheezing slightly and light-hearted. “i guess.” he looked up at nico and the son of aphrodite thought he saw him leaning up towards him until—
leo’s face contorted into absolute horror, his eyes widening as they looked at nico’s shoulder. he screamed in terror, jumping and backing up quickly until he hit his head on a nearby ladder that just-so-happened to be placed next to him. nico could barely register leo holding his head in pain before his eyes rolled up into his head and he promptly fell onto the floor, unconscious.
oh shit.
nico looked down at his shoulder to find a daddy longleg hanging on to it. he yelped and flicked it off to gods’ know where, when the reality of the situation hit him. of course a spider would show up. as if the children of athena couldn’t get enough. as if nico didn’t have enough disastrous experiences caused by him already.
nico had brought leo into the infirmary and asked for the apollo kids to give the books to leo on his way out, before rushing to the aphrodite cabin and saw reyna back there, with a sunflower yellow dress, on her demigod phone when nico opened the door with a slam.
“how’d it go?”
nico thought about the day for a single second before walking towards the bed and falling down face first on it, taking in a breath, and muffled his yelling.
son of love? more like son of dumbass.
when leo got out of the infirmary, books in hand, he had willed himself not to drown himself in the camp’s lake.
who decided it was a great idea to make children of athena have arachnophobia? because leo had actually tried to kiss nico, one of the boldest decisions in his life, he may add, only to get severely mortified at a fucking tiny saddy longleg climbing over nico’s shoulder, getting a concussion, and passing out. and he actually tried to look cleaned up, with his best shirt and a small pencil to add. was karma doing this? making himself a humiliation in front of the prettiest boy on earth?
he wanted to march up to athena and demand her he take him up to olympus and away from his feelings.
piper had helped him with the incident from two weeks ago, after helping him a week prior when he had felt horrible about nico falling in the lake. now she was telling him, as she was eating from a bag of chips, that he should just confess and get it over with.
“yeah, like that worked,” he grumbled sarcastically.
the daughter of hermes threw up her hands in exasperation. “leo, you have to be shitting me! at this point, you both are oblivious fucks. right now, you march right over to nico’s cabin, tell him your feelings, and hope it goes well. hell, i’m sure he likes you too!”
leo sputtered. “where?”
piper groaned, lolling her head back as if she was begging her heavenly father to take her back to heaven. “nevermind. just tell him you like him.”
and here leo was, in front of the aphrodite cabin, pink and glossy and full of the prettiest people in camp half-blood. leo used to think the kids in there were airheads and lovebugs until he saw them in battle, especially nico, one of the only aphrodite campers with charmspeak. leo wished he had charmspeak so he could beat some sense into himself to go through that deadbeat door.
he let out a breath, clearing out his mind. well, here he goes.
he raised his hand to knock on the door when it opened to... speak of the devil.
“leo?” nico called out, closing the door behind him. he was wearing the same attire he had on two weeks ago, all dolled up and making leo’s face go from normal to seething warm. “i, um, i’m sorry—”
“you’ve got to be kidding me.”
nico blinked before narrowing his eyes. “excuse me?”
but leo was angry, because his emotions have gotten the best of him for far too long and nico was right there, and leo felt all his common sense get thrown out the window and get replaced by anger at the gods for all these bad happenings and shit. he was angry at himself for holding back so long, and angry at nico for not starting something earlier and pretending they could always go back to how they used to be because, frankly, leo was done. he was finished.
“i’m just gonna come out and say it. i like you, di angelo. i like your gorgeous face and your dumb laugh and i like how you try to apologize for things i neither you can control. i literally just figured i had a crush on you like three weeks ago and honestly i’m just done because i’m a son of athena so love isn’t my strong suit which really isn’t that surprising but you get the point. you make me smile a lot and i like it when you hug me and i don’t even know how to interact with you anymore because you make my brain genuinely malfunction and i hate you for it, i hate you but like i like you too and i really want to kiss you—”
he was cut off by nico suddenly surging forward, locking their lips together.
leo made a surprised muffled noise, eyes widening before eventually closing them in bliss, wrapping his arms around nico’s neck and letting the taller hold him by the waist, firm hands grasping him. he felt himself melting in nico’s arms, kissing back and unconsciously bringing his hands up to caress nico’s soft hair.
nico brought up a hand to hold leo’s head, rubbing circles on his back. leo barely remembered that he needed to breathe, and hesitantly leaned away, looking up at nico, who looked as blissed out as he felt. his cheeks were scarlet, his eyes full of hearts.
“wow,” leo muttered. “did you—?”
“mhm,” nico hummed.
“and was i—?”
“mhm.” a fond smile crossed nico’s face. leo felt himself fall in love all over again. “do you want to come inside? just to talk! and maybe kiss?”
leo smiled, glad they were finally being blunt with one another. “i’d love to.”
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daisybell88 · 5 years
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What’s in my backpack?
I might be nearly 31, but I still love “What’s in my backpack” posts and videos. Maybe it’s because I’m really nosey? Theres something really interesting on a sociological basis about seeing what “essentials” people feel the compulsion to carry with them day to day. 
I usually carry a backpack. I carried a Kanken for 5 years for work, but as Ive started carrying breakfast, lunch, a flask and a reusable bottle and cutlery, I now tend to use my Tom Bihn Synapse 19 for work, and keep my Kanken for weekend things.
(A Tom Bihn Synapse 19 review is forthcoming!)
I’m not a handbag girl. I have a couple small messenger bags, a leather (Cambridge) satchel and a small cross body “smart” bag in my wardrobe that I use when I don't use a backpack.
I commute to work on public transport, usually the train but sometimes the bus. 
I tend to have-
SYNAPSE 19 backpack (cloud/island) 
-My breakfast and my lunch
- the case for my tao-tronics wireless headphones (work essential)
-a reusable coffee cup or flask
-my Chillys or Klean Kanteen water bottle
-a book (usually a paperback for ease; but at the moment its “Becoming” by Michelle Obama in hardback)
-wallet
-card holder
-travel card
-small make up pouch with hand cream, lip balm, lip stick, comb, hair ties, and so on
-fold up shopping bag
-my small date book/diary
-pen pouch
-bullet journal
-snacks (Slimming world hifi bar, fibre one bar)
-mini super concentrate squash (cordial)
-Turtle doves fingerless gloves (all year round- I get quite cold hands at work and type for a living!) I have like 4 pairs of these babies and they are the BEST fingerless gloves, especially if you have circulatory problems like me.
-Tom Bihn snake charmer with power cords, earphone splitter, power bank, spare earbuds,  a tin with hair grips, my medication, bamboo cutlery... if it needs a home and is loose, it usually gets corralled into there!
SEASONAL/ occasional 
- a packable raincoat in a Tom Bihn No2 stuff sack (for spring/summer showers)
-hat or buff (buses get cold!)
-Cath Kinston Travel umbrella
-plastic tub for Minnie’s water (if we are out walking), Minnie snacks, poo bags
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