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sparklemichele · 1 year

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Oscar Night Hangover

Just a little drabble...

The freight train ran over your body and decided to back up and roll over it again for good measure. You groaned as you opened your eyes to a mostly dark room, the blinds had been closed, but some sunlight was creeping through. You closed your eyes again as an intense headache pounded your temples.

“Oh God,” you moaned as you sat up in bed. You still had your dress on from the Oscar’s last night. What the fuck happened? You sat for a few minutes trying to recollect the previous night. You remember being on the red carpet with Austin, you remember him winning the Best Actor award, but the after party you were drawing a blank.

You looked over to find a bottle of water and a couple Goody powder packets sitting on the nightstand. Ah shit! You must have really got fucked up last night. You looked over to find Austin fast asleep in his boxers. How the hell was he in his boxers and you were still fully dressed. You leaned over to wake him and winced from your headache.

“Austin…Austin..” You shook his shoulder to wake him up.

Austin sat up, rubbing his eyes, and looked over at you. A hearty chuckle escaped him as he looked at your appearance.

“What the hell happened?”

Austin couldn’t help but start to really laugh. “What?” You were so confused.

“Babe, you had way too much vodka.”

“Oh my God, how bad was I?” You prayed you did not embarrass Austin on his big night; however, you felt a little relief as his laugher got louder.

“You were no worse than anyone else. You, Viola, Lupita and Danai sure had a good time on the dance floor.”

“Why am I still in my dress?”

“You didn’t want to take it off. You literally just crashed on the bed, so I let you be. I know how stubborn you are when you’re drunk.”

You sighed with frustration and slowly got up from the bed, steadying yourself as you still had a slight buzz. You headed to the bathroom, Austin got up from the bed and followed you to the bathroom, he knew the routine. He leaned on the door frame. You gasped when you got to the mirror.

“Austin!! Why did you let me get like this?!!” You stood dumbfounded as you looked at your smeared makeup with one false eyelash barely hanging on. Your braids that were done up in a beautiful style were now only half up in style. You sighed as you undid the rest of your hair and let it fall anywhere it wanted to lay.

“Babe, I told you to slow down, but you never listen, especially when you and Danai get together.” Austin chuckled again as he walked into the bathroom and stood behind you.

“You ready?” He asked amusement all over his face.

“Ready for what?” You asked, looking at him from the mirror and as if on cue you became extremely nauseous.

“Dammit!” You rushed to the toilet, got on your knees, and leaned over, Austin grabbed your braids and held them back as you vomited. Holding your hair tight he rubbed your back as you purged. It seemed forever before you were finally done. You felt a little better as Austin helped you up from the toilet.

“You never going to learn, are you?” Austin asked with the same look of amusement. You walked to the sink and brushed your teeth quickly to get the horrible taste out of your mouth. Austin kissed the top of your head and went back into the bedroom. You removed your dress and looked over in the full-length mirror, you really looked a hot ass mess. Walking out into the bedroom with dress in hand and only your panties on you asked Austin if you ruined his night.

“No, babe you didn’t. If anything, you made it more entertaining as always.” He told you sitting on the edge of the bed. You threw your dress down on the bed and stood in front of him.

“Are you sure?” you rubbed your hands through his sandy blonde hair as he wrapped his arms around your waist kissing your stomach.

“Yes, I’m sure.” He looked up at you with his gorgeous smile that he always gave you to reassure you.

“I’m so proud of you for winning best actor. It was definitely well deserved.”

“Thanks babe.” He kissed your stomach again softly and you felt his tongue trace your bellybutton.

“Babe, I need to take a shower.” You needed to make love to your handsome Oscar winner as it obviously did not happen last night.

“Can I join you? He asked hopefully. You leaned over and softly kissed his lips.

“Well of course you can….who is going to deny the best actor in Hollywood.” Austin got up and picked you up and slung you over his shoulder. You yelped and laughed.

“I love you, you lush.” He slapped your ass as he took you in the bathroom. He put you in front of the shower.

“I love you too.”

You stepped out of your panties and stood naked in front of your man. Austin gazed at you up and down with lust and you noticed the rise in his boxers. Even with your smeared makeup and hair a mess he still found you insanely beautiful.

“We’re not leaving this room today….you still have to really congratulate your man.”

“Oh, trust me I plan on it.” You turned the shower on, waited until the water was warm and stepped in. Austin quickly took off his shorts and joined you and pulled you in his arms.

@virgosapphire79 @shaylock89

#austin butler #austin butler!black reader #austin butler x black reader #woc representation #austin butler fanfiction #Austin butler x reader

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carothehotmess · 2 years

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And to address the elephant in the room (aka woc annabeth):

like okay yeah my blonde ass was always a little bit hoping to see the version of annabeth I always envisioned and related to growing up

BUT I had plenty of young adult characters who looked enough like me to relate to when I was younger, so it was just default for me to become attached to anyone who looked similar and had like a single personality trait I admired or shared

So as far as I’m concerned, I can learn to relate to this amazing character through things other than appearance- ya know, the way poc have always had to!!

BECAUSE ANNABETH AS A BLACK GIRL IS ICONIC BEHAVIOR YALL

#SHE IS THE MOMENT OKAY #icon behavior #percy jackson #annabeth chase #pjo series #percy x annabeth #percabeth #percy jackon and the olympians #percy jackson tv show #pjo #woc representation #rick riordan

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mysharona1987 · 2 years

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#Crt #teachers #books #woc #woc representation #poc #politics #democrats #republicans #donald trump #news #women of color

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minim236 · 1 year

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Edwina Sharma + Marina and the Diamonds

Yeah, I wish I'd been, I wish I'd been, a teen, teen idle

Wish I'd been a prom queen, fighting for the title

Instead of being sixteen and burning up a bible

#my edits #woc appreciation #perioddramaedit #adaptationsdaily #woc representation #teen idle #marina and the diamonds #edwinasharmaedit #dailyedwina #charithra chandran #song: teen idle #electra heart #edwina sharma #edwinadaily #bridgerton #dailybridgerton #dailywoc #bridgertonedit

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raredye · 1 year

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Shalom Brune-Franklin as Estella in Great Expectations (2023)

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itraceswhenyoulie · 2 years

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I've seen a few people saying that Cal seems undeveloped in comparison to Juliette. But hear me out.

I know it seems that way at times because we do learn a lot about Juliette, but also I think that was intentional?

Like as a general rule, Cal is supposed to come off cold and aloof because initially, she is trying to suss out a monster.

But as time goes on, she's actually rather vibrant and earnest.

It also makes sense she's had a hard time establishing an identity because she has monster hunting and that's it. She reads books on school grounds and separates from everyone because she knows she will have to leave soon. She pretty much never finishes out a semester. But she collects the yearbooks from every school she's in and knows that most of them put on Romeo and Juliet. She is observant. Driven by desire to do what her family does, but also, a bit curious if all monsters are truly dangerous. She's clever and nerdy in a very Cal way and she has a tendency to take things very literally.

Honestly, they actually had such a short time to characterize these characters and managed to give us a surprising amount of depth into pretty much all of them.

Juliette also had a lot of people who knew her well that we could learn from. Like Sebastian, Margot, Elinor and of course Ben. Even Oliver gave us some insight into Jules and she into him.

Whereas Cal had her family who knew she cared about them, full stop. And also knew her favorite ice cream. But besides that, the Burns family and Cal, live and die by the Guild code and their love for each other. The only time we learn anything more about Cal is when she is telling Juliette about herself. So her character isn't so much underdeveloped as less openly shared than Juliette's.

I'm desperate for a second season announcement so we can learn more about Calliope Antigone Burns, a character that I'm so glad exists because she is complex and genuine and strong and messy and human and it is so damn good to see a black teenage girl get to be all of these things at once.

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alraedesigns · 2 years

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Dum Spiro, Spero (While I Breathe, I Hope), 2022.

#alraedesigns #drawing #colored pencil #fine art #portrait #mixed media #woc representation #artists on tumblr #black women in art #poc #moth art #cecropia moth #gold leaf #illustration #woc #prismacolor #hyalophora cecropia #original art

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personal-blog243 · 10 months

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Hamilton:

Focuses too much on his romantic life, only mentions slavery in one line in a rap battle, absolves them of responsibility by saying “you could have done so much more if you had time”. Objectifies Hamilton’s affair partner as helpless common slut while making excuses for his affair. Completely forgets native people exist. Has a homophobic “fop” villain stereotype without giving him a boyfriend.

1776 musical revival:

Admits that the founding fathers could be stupid and easily distracted sometimes. Openly satirical of the government and military. HEAVILY criticizes their refusal to abolish slavery for the ENTIRE second half of the show. Entirely women and non binary people of color in the cast. Includes an indigenous land acknowledgment from an indigenous cast member before the curtain opens. Includes video presentation of leftist movements throughout American history including TODAY. Has a song about the tragedy of war without romanticizing it. Has a powerful song about the horror of slavery and the evil motivations behind it.

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summerongrand · 1 month

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I wonder if Lucy Chen has "The Man" on her playlist.

Women of color have to work twice as hard and get less in return. So get behind me, Lucy. I'll protect you from The Man and make sure you get what you deserve.

(gif by @livelovecaliforniadreams)

#things that matter #woc representation #woc in the workplace #lucy chen #melissa o'neil #woc #the rookie #tim and lucy #chenford #tucy #taylor swift's the man

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fallgirly444 · 2 years

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yes. i literally have to search woc coquette :(((

#woc representation #woc are beautiful #coquette #girlblogging #it girl #coquette core

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sparklemichele · 1 year

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Soul Necessities

You were explaining to a customer about High John oil when he walked in. He wore a baseball cap and sunglasses hoping to disguise himself, but you knew who he was since he visited your shop the last three times. You always gave your celebrity clients anonymity as some had come to you for readings and shopped in your shop Soul Necessities for all their needs to help them along their spiritual journey. You finished with your customer and helped another as you watched him looking over your crystal selection. He must have felt you gazing at him as he looked up an caught your gaze. You sheepishly looked away. You wanted to kick yourself as you never gave any customer special treatment, but it was something about his energy that drew you to him. While helping one of your customers you notice he made his selection and headed to the register. You looked around for Dora your assistant to ring him up when you realized she was in the back making more oils. Shit! You would have to ring him up. You were lucky enough to not ring him up his last couple of visits but today it would be your turn. As you walked up to the register, he took off his sunglasses and smiled at you.

“How are you doing?” He greeted. His voice was sexy and raspy, and your knees went weak. This was why you kept yourself from him. His energy had a pull on you, and you could not allow yourself to be caught up.

“I’m good I hope you are.” You gazed in his blue eyes. They were beautiful. He sat a couple crystals on the counter. “So, we are getting Bloodstone and Carnelian today?”

“Yeah, I need the confidence and courage. I’m auditioning for a big role in a couple of days.”

“I’m sure you will get it.” You reached behind the counter and pulled a small piece of Black Tourmaline and put it in his bag with the others. “I’m giving you a piece of Black Tourmaline as it will keep negative energy away.”

“Thank you so much! I’m Austin.” He stuck his hand out to shake and you firmly shook it and of course you felt the electricity between you two. He must have felt it to because his eyes widen a little.

“I’m Y/N.” you let go of his hand.

“Yes, I know, and you are the owner of this beautiful shop.” You looked at him curiously as to how he knew that. “A friend suggested I come here.”

“Oh, that’s great!” You gave him his total and swiped his card he handed you.

“Can I schedule a reading with you.” Austin licked his lips and stared at you intently. Fuck! He knew what he was doing. You felt the sexual energy radiating off him. There was no way you could give him a reading as you were too attracted to him. You berated yourself for the way you felt as you had done plenty of reading for good looking celebrities, but it was something about Austin that threw you off your game. So, you suggested Dora and his micro expression of disappointment flashed across his face. You lied and told him you were booked and handed him Dora’s card. He took the card and thanked you.

“Thank you for this.” He held up his bag of crystals.

“Of course, they will help. Put them in your pockets when you audition. I have a feeling you will get the part.”

Austin smiled his beautiful smile at you, put on his sunglasses and walked out the door. As he exited relief washed over you. He took a lot from you. His energy was just too strong around you. You rung up some customers and Dora finally exited the back with a basket of freshly made oils.

“You finally spoke to him?” she asked stocking the shelf.

“Dora, did you stay in the back on purpose?”

Dora chuckled, “Yes, you needed to talk to him this time. You been lusting after him ever since he’s been coming in here.”

“You little bitch!”

“I know but trust me you will thank me later.”

“For what? I’m staying far away from him. He’s an energy vampire and it’s too much for me.”

“Oh please! He is not intentionally draining you. He is just attracted to you. Why do you think he has been coming here?”

“For his spiritual needs like everyone else.”

“Don’t play dumb.” Dora rolled her eyes at you.

“Well, he asked for a reading, and I gave him your card.”

“That’s for the best cause you won’t be able to do it.”

“I know Dora!”

“Oh now you want to act all wise.” Dora chuckled and went to help a customer that walked in.

Austin had to gather himself when he got into his car. Every time he left your shop, he found himself trembling a little. Now he was a great actor and could hold his composure in front of you, but once he left your shop all bets were off. What was it about you? No woman has ever had him feeling the way you had him feeling. His friend swore by your shop and recommended it and the first time he walked in and saw you he was caught up. You were stunning as you looked up and smiled at him welcoming him to the shop. The last couple of times you were busy with customers, however this time around you were able to cash him out and he saw you up close and you were more beautiful than he imagined. You had on a beautiful yellow sundress that accentuated your dark, brown complexion. Your beautiful locs were pulled up in a messy bun. Your crescent moon shape nose ring added to your beauty. He was hoping he could get a reading from you as an excuse to see you again and was disappointed when you told him you were booked. Right then and there as he sat in the car he decided after his audition he was going to make a point and ask you out.

You were lighting the incense on your Shiva statue when you heard the bell jingle above your door, you looked up and it was Austin. Your heart immediately fluttered. He wasn’t wearing sunglasses this time, he had on dark blue jeans with a black t-shirt and he was the only customer. You looked over at Dora who immediately flew in the back room. You made a point to kill her later.

“Hey.” He said walking up to you. His voice. His sexy strut. You literally had to lean on the counter to support yourself.

“Hey.” You choked back.

“I got the part.”

You smiled excitedly, “I knew you would get it.” Before you knew it you pulled him in a hug. Austin hugged you tight and you found yourself melting against his body. You could not believe you were so bold, and you tried to pull away, but he held you tighter. Austin’s buried his nose in your neck, and he whispered in your ear that he really liked you. You pulled out of the embraced and looked up at him, he was so tall. Damn him and his energy!

“I’m sorry if that was to forward, but there is just something about you. I can’t shake you.” Austin found himself twirling one of your locs around his finger. “I’m not scaring you, am I?” His handsome face frowned with worry. You shook your head no.

“I feel the same.” Hell, you might as well tell him. You were sure it was written all over your face.

“I had my reading with Dora and one of the things she told me was to ask out the person I have been admiring from afar. Can I take you out Wednesday night?”

“On a Wednesday?”

“Dora said something about it’s a full moon and energy. To be honest I didn’t quite understand it, but anything to spend time with you.”

“I would love too.”

“Good it’s a date. I will pick you up at 9.” Austin leaned down and kissed your forehead before heading out the door.

“Don’t you need my address?”

“Oh, I got that already.” He winked at you before exiting the shop.

“DORA!!!” You yelled.

Your body was tingling as you waited for Austin to pick you up. The full moon had your body raw and buzzing. You jumped at the sound of your doorbell and answered the door a little to quickly. On the other side Austin stood in all black looking sexy as fuck.

“Gotdamn” he whispered when he saw you in a short red dress that stopped just above your knees. Your locs were flowing down your back. “My God you are beautiful”

“Thank you.” You told him locking your door.

Austin opened the car door for you and started out of town.

“Austin where are we going?” You asked for the tenth time. Austin looked over at you and smiled his handsome smile. “You’ll see not much further.” After about 30 more minutes of driving Austin pulled into and off-road path and after a few more minutes of driving a beautiful clearing appeared with a direct view of the full moon. You gasped at its sight when you got out of the car. One thing about California was you could hardly see the stars and moon due to pollution. Where you were the moon was stunning and so bright it seemed as if it was daylight. You could not help but laugh and twirl basking in the bright moonlight. Austin chuckled watching you. He had hope he would get this response from you as he knew how much the full moon affected your energy per a little tip from Dora.

“Austin how did you find this place?”

“I have my ways.” With the glow of the moon, you can see him smirking.

“How many women have you brought up here?” You asked side eyeing him.

“None, a friend told me about it.” Austin responded as he took a large basket out of his back seat.

“So, a friend told you about my shop and told you about a beautiful place to see the full moon….who is she?”

Austin chuckled as he sat the basket down and pulled out a large soft blanket. “She is a friend of my mom’s.” Austin explained how she help him become interested in his own spiritual journey as he laid out delicious hors d’oeurves and a bottle of Chardonnay. You both sat on the blanket and got to know one another as you ate and drunk the most delicious Chardonnay you ever had. After a few glasses of the Chardonnay, you were buzzing, and the moons energy intensified the feeling. You put down your wine glass and took Austin’s hand in yours and traced the lines in his palm. “You are going to have such a wonderful career and prosperous life.”

“What does it say about my love life?” He asked sitting his wine glass down.

You smiled, let go of his hand and it landed on your thigh. “No comment.” You told him as heat rose inside of you as you felt his hand rub your thigh. Austin scooted closer to you and slowly lifted your dress.

“Oh really? It says nothing about that?” His voice became deeper and huskier as your legs instinctively open for him. His hand lazily rubbed up your thigh and found your sex.

“No underwear…hmmmm. I like that.” Austin lips came crashing down on yours as he gently laid you back on the blanket. You both passionately kissed as Austin slipped two fingers inside you. You moaned against his lips. Austin began to expertly finger fuck you as you withered under him.

“You’re so wet. That’s all I need to know about the future of my love life.” He whispered against your lips. You were on the verge of coming when he found your G-spot but he abruptly removed his fingers, pulled up your dress and lowered between your legs.

Austin spread your thighs and took his time as his hot tongue licked the inside of each thigh.

You closed your eyes and sighed with pleasure as your fingers played in his dirty blonde hair. After what seem like forever Austin’s tongue finally landed on your swollen clit. As his tongue administered the first of many long licks your eyes flew open, and you stared up at the full moon.

“Thank you, Shiva,” you sighed thanking your favorite deity who know doubt brought Austin into your life.

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#austin butler fanfiction #austin butler x reader #austin butler!blackreader #austin butler x black reader #austin butler #woc representation #woc witch #black witch #Austin butler x Black!Fem!Reader #Austin butler imagine

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rosewaterraindrops · 2 years

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WWDITS and Women of Color

(context: I am a woman of color)

I know most people have pretty much moved on, but I needed some time after S4E9 to collect my thoughts on this topic. I do think Marwa’s plotline falls into the sexist/racist trend of how WOC are often mistreated and/or used as one-note plot devices in fiction, and I’ve seen lots of people make really good points about why this is the case. I also saw some people make the point that all side characters are treated badly, and bring up characters like Gregor, Sean, Topher, and Benjy to make the point that Marwa’s plotline isn’t problematic, so I want to give my input on that point specifically.

I think this argument is missing an important piece of context: there are multiple white men in the main cast. In the average work of fiction, there are more than enough WM that get to have their own personalities and interests and motivations - so if some of them are evil, or get killed off, or are otherwise treated badly, there are usually multiple examples of other WM who are the heroes and get happy endings.

In WWDITS, there are two WM in the main cast, Laszlo and Colin Robinson. They are both fully fleshed-out characters that we’re supposed to enjoy and care about. So when other WM side characters are brought into the show, they don’t end up being the sole representation of WM in the show. In WWDITS specifically (not saying this always happens), this also ends up extending to men of color and white women, since we have Nandor, Guillermo, and Nadja in the main cast, and the Guide might as well be a main character seeing as she got an entire episode about her backstory.

On the other hand, there are zero WOC in the main cast. In prior seasons, WOC have been introduced as one-episode, one-note characters meant to seem evil/manipulative or sad/desperate next to one of the main characters (ex. Jan, Celeste). The problem is NOT that evil or mistreated or pathetic characters can’t ever be WOC. The problem is that in WWDITS, like in many other fictional works, there are no other WOC at all, so the one-note portrayals of WOC that do exist end up being the only representation we get.

When Marwa was brought in, I was so excited, because she seemed genuinely sweet and smart and had interests. Obviously we all knew she wouldn’t actually end up with Nandor, but I was hoping she’d at least get a somewhat happy ending for herself. But WOC in shows often don’t get to be loved or desired or cared for by other characters - instead their own happiness gets sacrificed for the sake of others. (Another clear example of this is the character of Bonnie Bennett in The Vampire Diaries.)

Yes, WWDITS side characters are all living in a horror story, and Marwa is a side character. But in the big picture, WM get to be every kind of character archetype there is, while WOC, if they even get included in a story, are often relegated to being mistreated and/or one-note plot devices. When this type of thing happens over and over again, it gets harder and harder to dismiss it as just a coincidence, and I feel like at this point in 2022 we need to be able to admit that it’s not.

#marwa wwdits #wwdits #what we do in the shadows #wwdits meta #woc representation #female characters of color

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