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We have very similar backgrounds. We’re both children of Latin immigrants, so there’s sort of a cultural familiarity, then at the same time we’re both actors. We have the same dreams. It’s something very special because it can be a lonely journey when you’re out there going after — it sounds corny, but going after your dreams, and to find family along the way.

― PEDRO PASCAL on his friendship with OSCAR ISAAC

#pedro pascal #oscar issac

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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT (Season 1)

#one of the best shows ever #arrested Development

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hiii could you please write chishiya x reader in episode 4? maybe they’d been in the group together before and had some type of fight but of course they have to rely on one another now and reader still doesn’t know whether to trust him or not?

First of all, I apologize for taking so long to do this request (+ the ones I have in my inbox). January was not kind to me, I almost got fired and then I got sick and I still am but hopefully, February is much kinder.

He used them. They hated him.

Weeks, if not months of what you thought was friendship and bonding down the drain because he had used you.

He wanted to get out, and escape this world but so did everyone else, so what gave him the right? If Hatter's theory was correct, Chishiya was high enough up on The Beach hierarchy that he wouldn't have to wait terribly long anyway but that was not the type of person Chishiya was.

Chiyshiya had used you, Arisu and Kuina, all three of you were manipulated and disposed of once Chishiya had all of the cards that Hatter and company had collected.

All that had been for nought as Hatter died, The Beach had turned into a game and the second stage had begun.

The last time you saw Chishiya, you cursed and glared at him before you disappeared from the crowd watching The Beach burn down.

Now here you were, waiting in a prison, waiting for The Jack of Hearts game to begin.

You were a solo player since The Ten of Hearst game at The Beach and it had worked out well for you. You didn't have to worry about any partners you were with, any partnerships you had were short and only for clearing games. nothing long-term. You had learned your lesson.

You had been too caught up on people watching that you hadn't noticed Chishiya Walk in and he had noticed and took the opportunity to get the jump on you.

"Nice to see that you're still alive" Chishiya muttered as he shifted to your side

You whipped around to face him, glare on your face as soon as you heard his voice.

"You've got to be fucking kidding me..."

Chishiya sent you a snarky grin, "Long time no see"

"Fuck off"

You tried to move around him and go to the other side of the room, when the speakers crackled to life, announcing the start of the game. You listened as they explained the rules, trying your hardest to ignore Chishiya right next to you.

Your mood soured as you realised that this game required partnership and you were in no mood to do teamwork in any form. 

You watch everyone as they come to the same conclusion, pairs that had joined the game together were separating themselves from the rest of the players, others getting into pairs or small groups and one large group formed, led by a preppy young woman.

As everyone busied themselves for the next hour, you debated whether or not you should join that large group, by joining them you should be able to get through the next few rounds before the group, like any over large ones, implodes.

“We should probably join that group, at least at first,” Chiyshiya speaks out loud to you, which in itself is annoying but it’s double annoying because you had the same thought process as him.

Deciding to ignore him, you trail behind the large group. You planned to tag along relatively unnoticed just so you could set up a more concrete plan and people-watch. You wanted to find the damn Jack of Hearts and finish this game. 

┆彡

There were only six of you left after Ippei died. He was kind enough to tell you your suit but the stress of the game had got to them and he chose to die though both you and Chishiya had told him his. 

Now you were left with one person you could team up with, the last person you ever wanted but desperate times call for desperate measures.

Everyone else had fallen victim to backstabbing and manipulation that a combination of what these games purposely create along with certain personality types that thrive in the borderland.

Chishiya was one of them. He wasn’t someone who revelled in the depravity of the world but he managed to move within this world and its quirks without a problem.

You were in the cafeteria, snacking on some biscuits, wondering what the hell you were going to do. You knew that Chishiya was your only option but you could not move yourself to ask him for help you did not want to die, not whilst you were so close to the end.

 Your thoughts were interrupted by someone stopping behind you,

“Heart”

Chishiya was behind you, your saving grace.

You turn your head to look at him and he gives you a shrug, “We’re in the same boat.”

He turns around and moves his hair to the side, showing you his suit. The opportunity to get payback on him after what he had done to you was staring right at you but you couldn’t do it, lying would mean his death and you could not have that on your conscience.

“Diamond”

Chishiya nods his head at you in thanks.

“I know who the Jack is. The next round is the last one” Chishiya lingers, “...I’m sorry by the way about what happened at The Beach”

“Forgiven and slightly forgotten”

Chishiya gives you one last smirk before he leaves the cafeteria. 

#alice in borderland #alice in borderland imagines #shuntarou chishiya #chishiya x reader #chishiya shuntaro #aib imagine #Alice in borderland imagine

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Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in THE LAST OF US (2023-) S01E02 | “Infected”

#the last of us #joel miller

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BELLA RAMSEY as ELLIE WILLIAMS in THE LAST OF US (2023) S01E02 ─ Infected

#the last of us #ellie williams

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HBO’s The Last of Us (2023) — 1.02 “Infected”

#the last of us

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The Last of Us (2023): “Infected”

#the last of us

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Can I get Kuina and Ann with a insecure reader feel free to do whatever you want with this idea, thank you <3

Not a big fan of this but it’s been a while since I posted and I’ve been ‘writing’ it for like two weeks. Hopefully this isn’t formatted horribly as I’m posting from my phone at work.

Fem!reader

It was hard for YN not to feel insecure when she was with Kuina and Ann, both of them were strong women and YN couldn’t help but compare herself to them and how could she not?

Ann was formidable, seemingly unbreakable always in control and always had some sort of plan as a backup. She was a strong, intelligent woman and YN felt both insecure and starry-eyed whenever they were around each other.

Kuina was a badass in every conceivable way, a bikini top and wedges didn’t stop her from kicking ass. Not only could Kuina beat someone's ass, she also had a heart of gold, always trying to help others and lending a hand if needed.

As they left the playing grounds of the Queen of Clubs after defeating it, YN trailed behind Ann and Kuina, feeling the worst she had felt for a while. Insecurity was slowly starting to suffocate YN, her stuttered breaths caught the attention of Ann who glanced over her shoulder and caught the sight of YN stumbling behind them.

Ann paused in her steps and dragged her eyes over YN, “What’s wrong with you?”

Kuina turns around at Ann’s words and watches YN curiously. “You okay?”

YN nods, “Exhausted.”

Kuina nods in understanding before turning back around and continuing to walk but Ann keeps her eyes on YN.

She lets Kuina walk a few steps forward to create some space before dropping her pace so that she can walk alongside YN. She didn’t say anything, giving YN the space to talk if she wanted to and allowing her to breathe.

They walked in silence for another before they found a quiet place to rest for the night. They had a massive family sized tent that they shared, it gave them enough space to share the space comfortably.

YN was sandwiched between them as they got in for the night, staring up at the ceiling of the tent.

“How do you do it?” YN finally said what was on her mind

“Huh?” Kuian turns her head slightly to look at YN

“Survive all of this. The never ending games and death, it doesn’t seem to affect either of you.”

There’s a brief pause of silence before Ann speaks up, “That’s not true… I hate participating in these games, I hate them but I want to go home more than everything.”

“So you just push through it? Don’t you ever get tired?”

“I do but giving up means death”

“You’re braver than I am. I don’t think I could survive all of this without you”

Ann sends a gentle smile her way, “I think you could”

YN nods at that and turns to Kuina, “What about you?”

“I feel as if I have something to prove, even though I don’t. If I can survive this, I can survive anything…”

“You’re so strong Kuina, how many games have you cleared in those wedges?” YN praises her

Kuina breaks out in a grin, “I know right? Too bad it messed up my pedicure.”

“You survived these games before you joined The Beach and when we got separated for the second stage. You should stop underestimating yourself, it’ll get you killed”

Ann spoke up, eyes trained on YN

“It’s not that easy” YN sighs

“Of course it’s not but we believe you, and you should too”

“Okay, okay but you two promise that we’ll still be friends once we get back to the real world?”

Kuina smiled that sunny smile of hers that lit up a room, “Of course! Why wouldn’t we?”

Kuina and YN turned to Ann who couldn’t stop the small grin from forming on her lips, “I suppose we can”

#alice in borderland #Alice in borderland imagine #Alice in borderland imagines #kuina x reader #ann x reader #aib imagines

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hellooo! im not quiet sure if my request for chishiya x reader in the king of diamonds game sent thru, if it didn’t i can send it again 🤍

Hi! If this is about where the reader sacrifices themselves, I’ve got it but I’ve got like 6 requests to do before that, sorry. I try to do at least one request a week but it depends on my work schedule and how my week goes (this week has been terrible) But hopefully I can get to it soon

#anon

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Hii jus wanted to say ily :)

Hi!!

ily too <3

#anon

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Promise, if we meet again, that we’ll be friends. ANN RIZUNA and HIKARI KUINA in ALICE IN BORDERLAND (2020 - 2022)

#alice in borderland #ann rizuna #kuina hikari

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Hi! can you do chishiya and his s/o in the jack of hearts of game please? Have a good day!

A/N: I don't really think this is all that good but I hope you enjoy it anyway.

The unmistakable sounds of people fucking greeted YN and Chishiya as they walked into the Jack of Hearts game venue.

YN couldn't help the grin that grew on their face, "Seems like they have the right idea."

Chishiya hummed in agreement as he slipped the collar on, "Indulging in pleasure in a world of death... makes sense I suppose"

"Interested?" YN asked as they slipped on their own collar. "I'm sure we'll manage to find a free space on our calendar to fit it in, you know between running for our lives from the King of Spades and trying to find our group again."

Chishiya didn't respond, simply waving YN upstairs to the guardroom where a few other people were waiting. All of them looked uncomfortable from the noises coming from one of the cells. one of the older ladies gave them a judging look as they walked by as if expecting them to go off to a cell as well.

Chishiya finds a shadowed corner for them though YN can barely wait a couple of minutes of silence before they speak up again, "Do you think they came to this world together and were a thing before or do you think that they're just making the most out of a bad situation?"

Chishiya gives them an incredulous look." What difference does it make?"

YN shrugs, "None I suppose. I just wanted to gossip... I miss Kuina, she was always willing to gossip with me"

"You two spent more time gossiping than doing anything else." Chishiya engages in conversation. "A miracle you managed to clear games."

YN rolled her eyes at his derision, "It's not like there was much else to do. Most people aren't making DIY flamethrowers and backstabbing people, believe it or not."

Chishiya releases an amused huff and the conversation dies off again, at least until the noisy couple comes out to join the growing group of players filling the room, when chishiya whispers to YN, "They came together. Boss and secretary, perhaps?"

YN nods, "Uh-huh, the power dynamic must be crazy..."

┆彡

YN looked around at the players as the rules were explained, they weren’t exactly worried as they knew that Chishiya had their back but figuring out who the Jack was, is going to take an insane amount of time.

Heart games were psychological and YN had heard of heart games that had been designed so that only one person survives but this game seemed to be one that focused on backstabbing and creating suspicion amongst its players. 

There was no time limit, unlimited food and visas weren't going to expire. Putting scared and nervous people in this environment only caused these people to get caught up in their thoughts and paranoid.

Whoever the Jack was, they designed this game to be a massacre. Picking off people whilst disguised as a player. A smart way to design the game but every player had a secret and putting someone in a situation like this may bring out a new side of them.

“So, what do you think?” Chishiya whispered as they watched groups being formed around them.

“To early to even make a guess, give me a couple more rounds”

Chishiya nodded before the young man next to them asked if they could team up, as YN watched two men interact on the floor below through the floor grate. The smaller man seemed to be establishing dominance to create an uneven partnership.

YN looked away from them as a young girl in a blue dress walked over to them with her group following behind her,

“Say, would you like to join our team?” She asks, “It’s okay if you don’t want to”

The guy that Chishiya was talking to quickly responds before looking over at Chishiya who looks at YN.

YN gives a nod and shrug, so Chishiya turns back to the girl and nods, 

“Okay. Let’s work together.”

┆彡

YN watched Chishiya as he watched other people. He always had some sort of plan in motion at any given time and during games, he had backups to his backups.

YN had given up trying to guess whatever was going on in his head and usually went along with him though, they never relied on him a hundred per cent, making sure they had at least one plan because if something ever happened to Chishiya, they’ll be fucked.

Rounds kept on passing with at least one person dying each round and YN was over it, the smell of death permeated the air and no amount of free food and stay could convince them to stay any longer than necessary.

There were six of them left now, YN, Chishiya, Bada, Matsushita, Bada and Kotoko and just after the previous round ended with two more dead bodies, YN followed Chishiya to beg for him to set whatever plan he had in motion to end this game.

“You know who it is, right?” YN asks as they follow Chishiya around the food room.

Chishiya hummed as he picked up a packet of cookies and began snacking on them.

“You do?” YN huffed at their boyfriend, “End the game now. We can be done with this and look for Kuina.”

 Chishiya offered YN cookies which they refused with a roll of their eyes, “The plan is already in motion.”

“How long have you known who the Jack of Hearts was?”

“I wasn’t certain until this round” Chishiya took a bite of his cookie, “Satisfied now?”

YN bit their tongue, it was no good to start an argument now, especially since Chishiya was never a fair person to argue against, he had a tendency to use personal things against whoever he was fighting against to win the argument.

┆彡

YN speed walked out of the prison after the Jack of Hearts was defeated and they had cleared the game. Though ‘defeated’ was a strong word when you remember that Banda and Yaba had tortured Matsushita to the point where he could no longer talk so when the round concluded and he couldn’t say his suit, his collar activated and killed him.

“Are you still upset?” Chishiya asked as he followed them out, jogging at times to catch up to YN’s fast pace.

“No” YN grumbled, their pace not decreasing, “Let’s just focus on finding Kuina and the others.”

Chishiya saddles up to YN’s side and doesn’t say a word but he does reach out and take YN’s hand in his. His version of an apology.  

#chishiya x reader #shuntarou chishiya #chishiya imagine #chishiya imagines #alice in borderland imagine #alice in borderland imagines #shuntaro chishiya x reader

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Wounds

A/N; first of all, thank you everyone for all the love i got on my Banda fic. i have a Chishiya request that is half done but I've got no clue when I'll post it. secondly, this fic was only meant to be a short 500-word one that was supposed to be posted like 2 days ago but now it's actually like 1.2k words.

TW: reader injury, gunshot injuries, mentions of blood and wounds

Arisu ran like hell to avoid the bullets that were raining down on them from the mystery gunman. Their group, him, Usagi, Kuina, Chishiya and YN had split up so as not to become one big target but Arisu made sure that YN was close by as they ran.

People dropped like flies as they tried to escape, making Shibuya a giant grave site. Was it even possible to find a safe space? After all, no one had entered a game of any kind yet it didn't matter, everyone was forced to participate. Perhaps the game masters didn't want anyone to beat the games and this was the easiest solution, a massacre.

Arisu kept YN in his line of sight as they dipped and dived around abandoned cars and dead bodies but when he looked away for one second, just over his shoulder to see where the gunman was and turned back around, he couldn't see YN.

Arisu slowed to a jog, twisting his head left and right trying to find where YN was but a choked scream of his name directed his attention down to the ground a couple of feet ahead of him.

YN was on their back on the ground, their hands pressed against their torso where a shock of red was staining their green shirt.

They had been shot.

Arisu stumbled towards them, tripping over his own feet in his haste to reach them.

"S-S hit "Arisu swore, dropping down to his knees and pressing his hands over the wound applying pressure. The sounds of gunshots and bodies hitting the floor surround him but Arisu can't pull his attention away from YN.

Usagi's steps falter as she gets closer to them, the different path she took when they split up had led her back to them. The sight of YN bleeding out had made her want to join Arisu on the floor but she steeled herself and thought realistically, they needed to take YN out of the King of Spades immediate playground to give them a fighting chance otherwise they'll die here.

"We need to get them to safety!" Usagi reaches down to wrap one of YN's around her shoulders, kicking Arisu into action, prompting him to wrap YN's other arm around his shoulders and together they drag YN, who tried their hardest to keep up but eventually gave up, behind a car on a quiet street though they could still hear the gunfire in the distance.

"What happened?" Usagi frantically asked, pressing her hands against YN's wound, flinching at the pained gasp YN made.

"Got shot" YN muttered through stuttered gasps. "Obviously"

"Sorry, stupid question..."

Arisu peaked around the car, looking around trying to find a safe space whilst attempting to ignore the tacky feeling of YN 's blood on his hand.

He sees Kuina across the street hidden behind a car as well and she yells over at him,

"You'll die if you don't stay focused!"

A hail of bullets forces both of them behind their cars and Ari so turns back to Usagi and YN, who had lost some colour from their face. A loud noise comes from above as a blimp slowly comes into view, the King of Spades face card sign fluttering in the wind.

Usagi, when she realises how quiet it is, gets ready to pull YN up again, calling out to Arisu, "Arisu, we can make it now!"

Arisu quickly nods, helps her pick up YN and they run across the street where Kuina and Chishiya were.

YN had turned clammy, their breaths becoming harsher as they slumped against the car. They weren't going to last much longer at this rate, they desperately needed medical attention.

"Are you guys hurt?" Kuina asked.

"YN's been shot!"

That catches Chishiya's attention as he peers over at them before making his way over.

"Lemme see"

Arisu and Usagi are hesitant, causing Chishiya to sigh and roll his eyes, "I'm a doctor. I know what I’m doing ."

The group looks at him in disbelief.

"Seriously?" YN croaks out.

"Do you want to take that chance and refuse my help?"

"No, no" YN shakes their head and lifts up their shirt so he could take a look, "Do what you need to do"

Chishiya peered at the wound but didn't touch it, there was no way in hell he was going to risk infection.

"I need proper supplies " Chishiya muttered as he looked around them and spied a pharmacy in the distance, "We need to get there... somehow"

Just then a car beeped for their attention, pulling up carrying Tatta and Ann.

Tatta stuck himself through the window, "Get in!"

Arisu turned to Usagi and Kuina," You two get out of here and try to pull the King of Spades attention away from here, we're going to the pharmacy to help YN"

The women nodded and climbed in the car which quickly drove off.

The men picked YN up one more time and hurried to the pharmacy, causing YN to cry out in pain, “I can’t do this anymore”

“Yes you can” Arisu was quick to counter them, “We’re nearly there and Chishiya is going to help you, don’t worry”

“It hurts Arisu!” YN began to cry, the most probable reality settling in. They had survived the numbered cards and everything that came with them but here they were slowly bleeding out, close to the end.

Arisu’s words caught in his throat, tears forming in his eyes.

Chishiya glanced over at them, worry visible on his face and increased his pace.

They were feet away from the entrance when the men felt YN’s body slump further into their holds, they had passed out and now every moment was vital.

┆彡

YN awoke to an extremely sore body and a pounding headache, for a moment they thought they were back in the real world waking up from a crazy night out that involved too much drinking and a dare so bad it left them with fractured ribs but the pain was so sharp that it brought them back to reality. YN peeled their eyes open, automatically reaching an arm up to wipe at them but someone holding their hand prevented them from doing so.

Arisu was fast asleep at their bedside, his hand holding theirs and his head resting on their thigh.

“Arisu?” YN whispered, their throat dry but Arisu had shot up like his name had been shouted.

“YN?” Arisu blinked at them blearily before realisation hit, “YN!”

Arisu reached to hug them before remembering the fragile state they were in.

“You’re awake…you were out for a couple of days”

YN traces their hand over their chest, “What happened?”

“Chishiya managed to save you but it was close”

YN nodded, looking around for the doctor but he was nowhere to be seen.

“He went to a game, says he was bored waiting around here”

YN let out a soft swear, setting back into the sleeping bag they had been wrapped in, “My visa.”

“We’ll find a game tomorrow, just focus on healing”

YN squeezed his hand and gave Arisu a thankful smile, “Thank you, I’ll probably be dead if it wasn’t for you”

Arisu tried to argue, “Chishiya-”

“Most people would have left me to die but you didn’t, so thank you” YN pulled their joint hands up to their lips and pressed a soft kiss to the back of Arisu’s, grinning at the soft flush that dusted his cheeks.

#Alice in borderland imagines #arisu x reader #ryohei arisu x reader #ryohei arisu #aib imagine #alice in borderland x reader #alice in borderland imagine

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riisa naka | 仲 里依紗 as the queen of hearts / mira kano | 加納 未来 alice in borderland | 今際の国のアリス (2020 - )

#mira kano #alice in borderland

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Always x Forever

Death Game Romance

#alice in borderland imagine #alice in borderland x reader #alice in borderland imagines

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ALFIE SOLOMONS MASTERLIST

Goodness You’re So Cute

A Stray and A Baby

Dog vs Baby

#alfie solomons imagine #alfie solomons x reader #alfie solomons imagines

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ALICE IN BORDERLAND 今際の国のアリス 2020 - 2022, dr. shinsuke sato.

#alice in borderland