#a whole ass movie with conjured up characters

[delilahluvsu]

oh, its what you do to me pt.1

chris x reader (delilah)

warnings: cursing, suggestive but no actual smut (yet), mentions of death and grief

a/n: this is my first story. It might be a little rough but I hope you enjoy!!! ; no requests

characters- matt sturniolo, chris sturniolo, nick sturniolo, delilah moore, aria moore

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When I was 16 and my sister was 13, both our parents died in a car accident. It was the hardest day of my entire life. Immediately, the sturniolo family took us in and we have been living with them ever since.

the sturniolos have always been close family friends of ours and often, my family would go over to their house for dinner, or just to hang out as one big family.

I guess I would say that I'm close with Matt and Nick but I'm definitely closest with Chris. We have the most in common, and we overall just clicked the best from the beginning.

On that day, December 4, 2019, my life completely changed. I got the call from my sister and my heart immediately sank to the floor. I broke down sobbing before rushing to the scene and falling into my sisters arms. We held each other and mourned the loss of our parents who had raised us and given us such a wonderful life.

When the sturniolo family had found out about what had happened they got to the scene as fast as they could and reassured me and my sister that everything was going to be okay. I had always looked at Mary-lou like a second mother; someone I could always count on to treat me like one of her own children and love me as she loves them too.

They took both me and my sister in right away. I remember that night, we were sobbing in the triplets arms. I’ll never forget it. They planned the funeral and paid for everything since all the money I have is from my job and I don’t have a lot, and my sister doesn’t have a job.

Ever since, the triplets and their family have done so much for me and my sister and i’m so grateful for them.

-jump to a year later-

my room is in the same hallway as all three triplets and my sister. i wake up from a good ass nap and I realize that it’s 7 PM. “ugh” i groan, annoyed that I had just wasted the day. I guess Chris heard me from the hallway because he knocked on my door while cracking it open. “you good?” he says confused. “yeah i just took a long ass nap and i didn’t mean to” “damn sorry bout that” chris says with a smirk and closes your door. i roll over and sigh and i decided to gather myself and not be lazy for the whole day. I make myself get out of bed and wash my face and I put on a little make up just to look presentable.

I put on a hoodie and grey sweatpants and i just threw my hair into a messy bun because i don’t feel like doing my hair since it’s later in the day and im lazy. As soon as i walk out the door i bump into chris who was seemingly about to open my door. “sorry” i say with a giggle. “you’re good delilah, i was just wondering if you wanted to come watch a movie with me, matt, nick, and aria?” “sure” i say with a smile. “let me grab my blanket real quick” “okay” chris says as he heads downstairs.

The boys are all sat on the couch with the movie “the conjuring” queued on the tv. my sister races down the stairs and plops down on the couch next to matt and nick. i look at the screen and say “really” with a confused tone. they all laugh. they know i’m a big baby when it comes to horror movies. “you’ll be fine, delilah” nick says “its just a movie”. “yeah its stupid, and don't worry, if you get scared you can just hide under the blanket" Chris says. "like a little baby" Chris says softly but just loud enough so nick, matt, and aria could hear and we all start dying laughing. Chris motions me over to him. He is sitting on the bigger part of the couch with more room. In my opinion, it's the comfiest part of the couch so I'm glad he picked it. I sit on the couch next to him while putting my blanket over both of us. The blanket is huge so it covers us nicely and keeps us warm. A few feet away from us are Nick, aria, and matt are all snuggled under a cozy blanket. I look at them and smile. They're so adorable, I think to myself.

The movie starts and my back and neck start to hurt so I search for a more comfortable position. Chris notices "what's up?" he says softly so no one could hear but me. "oh, nothing my back and neck are just killing me" I say with my hand rubbing the back of my neck. "okay, do whatever you need to make yourself comfortable" Chris says with a smile. "okay" I say while smiling back. I am closer with Chris than I am with matt and nick so it is not unfamiliar for us to be physical in a platonic way (of course). I put my head on Chris' chest and shift my body sideways a little. Chris looks down at me and tucks my hair behind my ears before looking back up at the movie.

All of a sudden there's a jump scare and I hide under the blanket. Chris starts laughing and so do matt and nick. "it's okay D, nothings going to hurt you" Chris says with a reassuring tone. "I know" I say with a tinge of heat flooding my cheeks from embarrassment. We continue watching the movie and when the movie is over, all of us go upstairs. The triplets and my sister say goodnight to me and we all head to our rooms.

I suddenly wake up when I hear footsteps heading downstairs and I check my phone. It's 3:20 AM. I put on my slippers and I walk downstairs to see who it is. It's Chris. standing in the kitchen, shirtless. the moonlight from the window shining onto his body. he looks gorgeous and I am taken aback by the sight that is in front of my eyes. he's popping open a Pepsi can. After he takes a sip he turns around and looks at me. I'm standing in the doorway looking at him in a way I never thought I would before. "hey" Chris says. "what are you doing up?" "I heard footsteps and I was just checking to see what was going on" I say as I walk over to the fridge and I take out cranberry juice. "oh okay" Chris says. "what's that look on your face for" chris says playfully. "its nothing" I say while blushing and trembling a little bit from this newfound feeling I never imagined feeling for Chris. "okay" chris says, not believing that its nothing. "why are you drinking a Pepsi at 3 AM chris, thats crazy" I say while giggling while I snatch the Pepsi can out of his hands and run downstairs with it. He runs after me and we're both giggling like idiots. I squeal as he catches up to me and wraps his arms around me pushing us both on the couch in attempt to steal his Pepsi back. "nuh uh" i say, struggling to keep him from grabbing the Pepsi. Suddenly he flips me around while he grabs his Pepsi from my hands and he pins me on the couch while taunting me with the Pepsi he just stole back from me. "hey!" I say feeling defeated but still giggling. Chris says "don't ever do that again" while laughing. suddenly my heart starts beating faster. He still has me pinned to the couch. We're looking into each others eyes and I feel that feeling once more. I start to feel heat in between my legs because I don't know why but him pinning me down like that made butterflies fill my stomach and wish he would never move. But he did. He slowly moved off of me. "seriously if you ever do that again, Delilah" "I promise, never" I taunt him while thinking to myself that I will definitely do that again sometime without a doubt. we both head back to the kitchen and then back up to our rooms.

As I lay in bed, I can't help but think about that feeling that I felt when I was with Chris today. It's new and scary and I've never felt that way about Chris before. The triplets and I had always been really close but never have I ever had thoughts like this for any of them until now. I think about the way Chris tucked my hair behind my ear, the way he reassured me that nothing was going to hurt me during the movie, the way he looked while the moonlight shone on his shirtless body and his perfect hair, the way he pinned me down and looked into my eyes and the way that it made me wet. it. made. me. wet. Chris sturniolo made me wet. My mind travels and I wonder if Chris is thinking about me right now, about the moments we shared today that gave me that feeling. that familiar yet so unfamiliar feeling. I wonder if he felt that feeling too. I find myself fantasizing over if he were to come into my room right now and do unspeakable things to me, but I quickly catch myself. "what the fuck??" I snap myself out of the trance "no no no this can't happen" "never" I say to myself while rolling my eyes and sighing with disgust. I roll over in defeat and I doze off to sleep.

I thought sleeping it off would help, but my dream is about chris.....

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stay tuned for part 2..

#chris sturniolo #matt sturniolo #nick sturniolo #sturniolo triplets #matt #chris #nick #sturniolo #chris sturniolo x reader #nicolas sturniolo #christopher sturniolo #matthew sturniolo

[bowieandqueen11]

Celebrating Halloween With Eddie Munson Would Include...

Request: I've just seen you are open to Halloween requests, so exciting, I love Halloween! If you want to, please could you write a celebrating Halloween with Eddie Munson? 🎃 Thank you!!

Oh my gosh yes!!! We’re finally into Spooky season... my time to shine lmao

Warning: slightly NSFW!

(I do not own Stranger Things or its characters, all rights go to creators. Gif credit goes to @his-name-is-ed.)

🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

Eddie ‘the Freak’ Munson loves Halloween through and through; man literally turns into the living embodiment of a golden retriever puppy as soon as the first whiff of October hits his nose. Even the events with Vecna and the Upside Down can’t dampen his passion and excitement: this is his roaming ground, as Hawkins’ self proclaimed outcast and outlier. A time for monsters, candy, long twilight nights under the stars and the ability to jam out to loud rock music??? Sign Eddie tf up - except he’s 100% more hyper and elevated this year, because it’s the first time he’s got to celebrate it with you! His favourite time of the year, and the love of his life?? Literally thinks he’s died and gone to heaven.

The two of you spend from dusk to dawn of the 30th lying next to each other on his bed, perched up on your elbows so your nose could tap against his if you decided to lean forward an inch. The two of you take turns grabbing the colossal torch he’s kept as a reminder of his time in the Upside Down and shoving it under your chins, until the inky shadows that plague the crevices of your faces shoot out like spider webs along the ceiling. You take turns telling the scariest ghost stories you could conjure up in that moment.... although to Eddie, as he whips the torch back from your fingers and starts thinking, nothing could be more terrifying than what you’d already been through. He manages to slip a shaking smile over his face though, pulling overly dramatic, stupid ass faces as he rolls off on a story about zombies being unable to eat Steve Harrington’s brain thanks to the immense mane of hair on his head. You end up rolling onto your back and laughing so hard that Eddie soon can’t help but join in with a chorus of giggles as well, until his uncle comes hammering on the door for the two of you to keep it down while he sleeps. And in that moment, as Eddie gazes over at you from behind his thin sheer of tears, he finally understands what love is supposed to feel like.

Trying to carve pumpkins with Eddie Munson, for most of the time, would be a whole ass ordeal. First, he’s so excited he ends up slamming the knife in the top and sends a whole wave of orange mush flying up into his eyes, which you diligently wash out as you shove his head under the kitchen tap. That doesn’t dampen his mood, though, not one little bit. Even though he’s squinting a little, this mf manages to drop all his scooping utensils and reach into the pumpkin until he’s closed his fist around a rather huge load of stringy seeds. Said seeds are then promptly flung at you, Eddie giggling all the while, as he dives back in to try and scrounge up some more. By the end, you and the floor are so completely covered in blood-like pumpkin guts, that you nearly slip on your ass when you rush over to mush some in his face. He manages to catch onto your waist and have you collapse down onto him instead, but he doesn’t mind! This just gives him the perfect angle to blow the hair away from his face and to reach up to lick the remaining gloop off the tip of your nose.

The two of you have to have a horror movie marathon of all the 80s classics!!! (that he managed to get at a discount. Robin was so fed up of Eddie hanging around the store, lounging over the desk like a disgruntled cat and scaring away the customers. Every time she failed to avoid his eyes he’d be looking up at her with pursed lips and puppy dog eyes, whining and saying he needed the collection of about fifteen movies in his arms ‘in the name of true love, man!’. Not going to lie, halfway through he sneaks out while he thinks you’re distracted by the VCR to ‘go to the bathroom’; the looming shadow that suddenly floods your vision and covers the stained walls of the Munson sitting area nearly sends you into cardiac arrest, but when you turn around and see a gnarled horror mask peering behind the sofa you nearly lose it. This, naturally, ends with Eddie laughing as he’s stuck halfway through the bathroom window as you chase him out of the house.

You managed to convince Steve, Robin, Jonathan and Nancy, as well as some of Steve’s kids to come over in the afternoon for a makeshift party outside of his trailer. You swear, you’ve never seen Eddie so happy as he carefully uses fake blood to paint a guitar on the side of your face: he keeps catching the way Robin dunks Steve’s very peevish and gurgling face into the barrel of apples. His smile grows brighter at the way Max races against El and Mike to wrap a growingly wary looking Lucas up in toilet paper. But then he looks back at you, (not even noticing that Will has crept over to the stereo to change his heavy metal mix to a specially made Halloween tape Jonathan gave him), and sees the bright adoration crinkling your eyes as you observe him. He feels his heart nearly crawl up through his throat, he’s that choked up at the fact that someone could love him so much to look at him like that.

The party, of course, ends with a massive food fight including the poor batch of whipped cream pumpkin pies Joyce made Will bring with him. He manages to side step Eddie’s throw and thwap one right into a very crossed arm, unimpressed looking Mike’s face.

It was worth having to clean everything up, because putting it all together was an adventure in and of itself. Although it seemed like too much work to Eddie, you managed to motivate him into doing it by standing near the step ladder he borrowed from a neighbour. Every time he reached down to grab a glow in the dark skeleton, or little hanging pumpkins, he would press a gentle but vibrating, giddy kiss to your lips. To fling the candy floss spider webs around the roof of the trailer, though, he did a running jump onto your back to try and get some height and nearly sent the two of you flying into a ditch.

I mean you’re never too old for trick or treating, right?? Eddie sure as hell thinks not, and bonus of being known as the town freak is that in his mind, he can’t weird people out anymore than he already has (poor Eddie) :( It takes you nearly until the dreary fall of a lilac dusk to even get through the door: Eddie had managed to ‘borrow’ a few accessories and props from the back storage room of the drama department, and needed your help in fixing the cape around his shoulder so he looked more like his D & D character. The only problem was, that every time you managed to get your hands closer to his neck to fix the collar, his lips would come chasing you and peppering your cheeks with so many kisses you could nothing but giggle and wince back. But then he’d encircle your waist so you were trapped closer to him, and have you full on laughing as he’d snap his teeth at your fingers any time they got closer.

I mean, he enjoys the sweets, but he takes great pleasure from hiding around the corners of random neighbourhood porches and jumping out to terrify the school kids. He doesn’t find it so funny when one of them gets so terrified they accidentally shove him too hard as they run off. You’re too busy being doubled over and laughing your butt off to see how disgruntled and crumpled he looks inside the trash can his ass managed to land in.

Right at the end of the night, the two of you manage to stumble into one of the makeshift corn mazes old man Merrill Wright has thrown up at his pumpkin patch. Eddie pretty much entangles your fingers with his and drags you, in like a devil riding a whirlwind through the thick and hazy stalks of corn. After a while, you’re so lost behind the misty, cold darkness and never ending flit of maize that it almost makes you jump when Eddie grabs onto your waist and twirls you so you’re trapped between his chest and a scratchy hale pile. The fondness, the devotion, the want burns in flashes through his eyes as he stalks closer to you. He makes you gasp as the edges of his boots entrap your trainers between them, the noise lost the the feel of his smirk landing against your neck. He cups the back of it, the other reaching down to the bottom of your thigh and hefting you further up into the darkness, further up into heaving him. And, oh god, is it bliss.

When the two of you... finally... get home, he does try to make up for scaring you earlier by actually watching the movies with you. You curl into his chest, and as you spread your fingers out over his heart you pretend you don’t feel how much he’s trembling. As you peer up at him, you have to try and not to laugh: he still has one hand tightly fisted into your waist, but the other is near covering that wide set panicked look in his eyes as the murderer creeps into the corner of the televisions set. When Steve comes knocking at the door, having been sent by Robin to pick up the jacket she left here earlier, Eddie screams so loudly you think he might have actually broken the sound barrier.

#eddie munson #eddie munson imagine #stranger things #joseph quinn #eddie munson x reader #stranger things imagine #eddie munson headcanons #halloween #eddie stranger things #eddie stranger things imagine #st #st imagine #steve harrington #robin buckley #will byers #max hargrove #lucas sinclair #mike wheeler #nancy wheeler #eleven #jonathan byers #stranger things fanfic #stranger things fanfiction #stranger things headcanons

[xplrvibes]

i thought they got some of the best evidence ever but it would of been better if tommy wasn't being so rude to the spirits. both sam and colby looked annoyed or mad with him at times.

The thing with these streamers in general is that they are all used to providing very fast paced, high energy, laughs a million type of content for their viewers...which is fine, except for when you kind of need the polar opposite to be happening. It's like the Tortoise and the Hare...they are the Hare in this scenario, but we really just need a bunch of Tortoise/Hare hybrids, I suppose.

But they don't know that life. They only know the life of a Hare.

I will say, there were a few points where their mouths were running and Colby was looking at them with this dazed, almost flummoxed look on his face, very "wtf are these kids on right now?" which I guess goes well with the whole DILF thing lol...but there was one point where they were in Elspeth's room and Tommy goes, "Fuck you, witch!" and Sam's jaw dropped open like a cartoon character's. I thought it was gonna roll across the floor and he was gonna have to roll it up like shades lmao. He was in utter shock.

That made me laugh in spite of the situation, so point for them, I guess?

Anyway, I do agree that the evidence probably would have been better if there had been less shenanigans overall. I do think the little "hi" was interesting and very clear, but I also feel like there were definitely people outside fucking with them so idk what to make of all the stuff that came after that. The candle falling...cool, but they also said many times that the floors moved anytime they stepped on them so idk if I'd necessarily attribute that to the paranormal just yet.

The coolest part was the Estes Method at the end, with the rem pod going off when Colby said "enter" and the light going off when he said "see" (also, I had to laugh when one of the streamers accused Sam of turning the light off and he got all huffy and flustered lol).

Also, Colby lifting his blindfolded ass head and zeroing in on Jack was so fucking creepy, like I know it's probably coincidence (although maybe not; we'll never know because they never explain themselves after these Estes Methods which is such a gripe of mine- but I digress), but goddamn did that feel like a horror movie Moment lol.

Overall, it was fun- but I think it could've been a great location with a Conjuring level of evidence and vibes if they had focused in a little better. That's all!

#asks #snc video review #sam and colby #colby brock #sam golbach

[sloshed-cinema]

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Daniels reach far beyond the remotest scope of possibility when crafting their multiverse. Rocks stare out over a canyon through googly eyes. People with hot dog fingers jizz ketchup and mustard from their fingertips. An everything bagel is the nexus of existential annihilation. Yet this goofiness is balanced with sincerity. The rocks contemplate the peacefulness of a static, contemplative existence, and there is poignancy when they overcome inertia to pursue or escape one another. The hot dog people find dexterity in their toes enough to conjure up Claire de lune as a gesture of love. Within these broad extremes are more understandable alternative possibilities, primarily used to send up various genres of action films. A rule set is swiftly established, our characters needing to commit improbable acts to jump into the skill sets of alternate personalities. It’s a fun gimmick, Michelle Yeoh slathering herself with hand sanitizer or blowing up someone’s nose to unlock kung fu, or guys dueling to take IRS trophies which look suspiciously like butt plugs up the ass. But they commit to the bit and every scene is a fountain of creativity, action and reaction unfolding in kinetic action scenes. But this is just a foundation for the usage of the multiverse.

I don’t want my love letters to cinema to be circle-jerky statutory pieces like Licorice Pizza or lazy nonsense like The Artist. I want them to be goofy, loving, earnest, and sincere, paired off with an immaculate eye for detail and a very particular technical style. The hotdog people are introduced in a brief but immaculate sendup of 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Evelyn’s movie star persona enters into a world envisioned by Wong Kar-wai, all neon light and blurry movement in the background. Who knew that Ke Huy Quan could look so fucking handsome in Tony Leung mode. Ang Lee’s Wuxia films inform much of the action, and there are perhaps even inflections of Todd Haynes’ soft focus in the hot dog lesbian scenes. This is The Matrix and Scott Pilgrim vs the World on club drugs, but still with an identity of its own. Hell, we even get some Wes Anderson meets Pixar action in the bizarre Beni Hana raccoon Ratatouille mashup. Here. For. It.

But there still has to be an emotional core to this whole piece. Daniels paint in broad strokes here, adopting the common trope of the family drama writ large in operatic strokes. The daughter wants to break away, her mother is in conflict with her, but learns to see herself in her offspring and recognize her autonomy.   They conflict with one another, and they find common ground.  There is an abrasiveness to everything, but also a deep abiding affection.  Nothing groundbreaking, but the movie is so cathartic in its editing and energy that I’m beaten into submission of loving it. It entertains but doesn’t fully enter into dialogue generational phobias about queer love, and similar racial microaggressions these immigrants face. Evelyn makes off-tone comments about her daughter’s girlfriend, and her auditor thinks that “her people” were supposed to be good at math. It’s all batted at but never really substantiated. All the same. This is fantasy, we want the broad beats. And lord knows the film had craft to spare.

THE RULES

SIP

Someone says ‘universe’ or ‘kung fu’.

The audit gets mentioned.

Evelyn verse-jumps.

Jobu Topaki outfit change.

BIG DRINK

Part intertitle.

Googly eyes in a scene.

A montage sequence starts to stretch on just a liiiittle bit too long.

#drinking game #everything everywhere all at once #eeaao #michelle yeoh #ke huy quan #stephanie hsu #james wong #daniels #drama #comedy #sci fi #sci fi & fantasy

[darkmagickingdom]

While I'm on the subject, other rides I wish existed and might make a thing in this AU, besides the Treasure Planet dark ride:

A version of the Dumbo ride that's a bunch of Tick-Tocks circling a center figure of a terrified Hook (idk this one just seems very charming to me as a kiddie ride and with how much Peter Pan leans into the comedy aspect of Tick-Tock chasing Hook, who the company is pretty clear will never actually eat him...)

A permanent Nightmare Before Christmas attraction, so fans don't have to just wait for Haunted Mansion Holiday every year. Boogie's the easiest to theme a ride around (just slap a roulette wheel overlay on your standard spinny ride) but I kinda want something more than that. Maybe another dark ride, but this time instead of covering the story of the movie, it follows a small, loose sequel inspired by Oogie's Revenge?

We've had a high-speed Mr. Toad ride, can we get a high-speed Horseman chase ride to complete the set? Maybe even throw in an alternate ending for the chase (darker in tone of course to match Mr. Toad landing in Hell in the ride version of his story) It would be slow and spooky at first, mirroring the prelude to the Horseman chase, then when the Horseman appears, the ride picks up speed and takes tight corners and jarring turns, with false "near-misses" with the Horseman

(I also want to add a Horseman cameo to the Haunted Mansion since he was in one of the unused plans)

Give the Buzz rides some Star Command references, that's all, I don't really need a full ride when we already have a good in-the-spirit one for the original that a few things could just be added to

(Although my brain just conjured up the idea of a Star Command ride that's just a parody of Rise of the Resistance but. I don't think that would actually work. It's just a funny concept to imagine cartoon Zurg taking the place of Kylo Ren)

SOMETHING Clone Wars-themed, for Pete's sake just acknowledge Clone Wars beyond our girl Ahsoka

Ohhhh maybe a "race" coaster that simulates a Clone Wars space dogfight (that's in reference to when two warplanes engage in battle with each other, not the illegal sport of making two actual dogs fight each other btw) and depending on which vehicle you board, you assume the role of one of the main Jedi (and maybe Rex because he's our boy) or one of the main villains and who each side plays and who "wins" could be randomized. With banter from both characters during slower points in the ride (and in the queue) for added effect. Though I'd say give the guests the choice of which side they want to board...although a part of me worries that wouldn't be practical due to uneven amounts of people wanting to be either not matching up with available seating. But this is purely fun speculation, so...my city now.

We're bringing back Extra-Terror-Estrial and we're keeping it scary

Also let's revamp Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour because HK needs something to do besides walk around shuffling away from children's attempts to hug him. I want to revise the story of the attraction and how it fully plays out but I'm not sure exactly how yet. Good still wins though because I'm already suggesting too much spooky shit, gotta sprinkle in some happy endings to appease the mouse overlord

Elephant Graveyard coaster. That's it, that's the whole bullet point. (Shout-out to gavillain for coming up with that one)

I think he also had an idea for a Bald Mountain coaster and that one kicked ass too. Can you fucking imagine a Chernabog animatronic

Laugh Floor but it's House of Mouse. Please. Actually no, just make House of Mouse into an actual restaurant.

Something Atlantis-themed but my brain is not giving me ideas. :(

Please turn Tiana's Palace into a restaurant

Oh yeah and a coaster based on Yzma's lab entrance. With "WRONG LEVER!" reference at the beginning. Because early Tumblr was right about that, that would rock.

Idk what kind of ride would justify this but I just. Want an animatronic of snake Jafar. For reasons.

The existing carousel is iconic so don't change it but can we get another one somewhere else that's all Disney mounts. Like can we get Rajah and Belle's horse and Mulan's horse and Horseman's horse, and Maximus, and Sven I guess and Slim's buffalo and my spooky side says tnbc skeleton reindeer but I don't think you could turn that one into a comfortable place to sit, maybe a "centaurette" from Fantasia and the black pegasus, Hercules Pegasus, elephant Abu (I don't think Carpet could be turned into one people wouldn't just fall off of), and...

Maybe just a neat little walkthrough Cave of Wonders? Idk

That's all I got for now

[unfinshedsentec]

watching horror movies with the tokyo rev boys!!

a/n: I accidentally deleted the first one of this that posted and now I’m really mad at myself… So, if you’ve already seen this, I’m really sorry if your seeing it again!!

word count: 2.5k +

characters: mikey, draken, baji, chifuyu, kazutora, izana, and you!!

tw: cursing

Mikey just can’t focus on the movie.

Mikey sees a lot of odd, horrifying, scary stuff, so he really isn't fazed by much.

Especially not a scary movie.

Not only that, but he gets easily distracted by a lot of different things, it’s just how he is, and he can’t help it.

But still, you knew this, and you should’ve known better when it came to putting on a movie, but, you just couldn’t help yourself…

You originally turned on 'The exorcist' in attempts to scare Mikey and see him, an incredibly strong guy, get the same feeling we all get when we watch scary movies.

You wanted him to get terrified and feel the rush of adrenaline.

But, instead of watching the movie, he started getting distracted by a lot different stuff.

"Y/n look! That squirrel's lookin at us!!!", he said, while pointing at the random squirrel casually sitting in the tree outside the window.

"...really?", you grumbled.

"Yeah!!"

You, of course, attempted to actually watch the movie.

But every time you'd get focused on something, Mikey would immediately start randomly talking about the weirdest stuff ever, stuff that he had only realized "just now".

And if he wasn't focused on the random stuff around him, he was focusing on weird stuff in the movie.

"Why does that girl look so gross?!"

"MAYBE YOU'D KNOW IF YOU WATCHED THE MOVIE!!!!!!!"

Yeah, you were pissed at him to say the least...and rightfully so, because he kept on talking throughout the movie non-stop, stuff that he just couldn’t hold back from talking about.

He just wouldn't stop talking, no matter what you said.

In the end, Mikey didn't watch a single bit of the movie, and after a while, he just walked over to his bed, and fell dead asleep.... while the movie was still playing.

People were screaming in the movie, and he was sleeping perfectly soundly like nothing was happening.

It honestly concerned you...

And, of course, sleep wasn't something you got easily, because instead of sleeping, you ended up constantly waking up from the tons of horrible nightmares you had.

Ones that would keep you lying awake at night from being too scared to close your eyes.

And by the time the morning came around, you hadn't gotten a single bit of good sleep.

And you didn't get any sleep at all for the next couple of days because the nightmares continued…

Mikey slept great though!!

And you vowed to yourself that you would never ever watch a movie with Mikey again.

Not unless he was really really tired.

Draken is the type of person who has no reaction to anything.

You turn on 'the conjuring', and the man won't even flinch.

The ghosts attacking the people, the dog dying, the jump scares, he wasn't fazed by any of it. He just sat there and stared at the TV, not even flinching.

In fact, the man thought the movie was stupid.

"It's clearly fake Y/n...."

And while he sat there without a problem, you were screaming your ass off, constantly clinging to the stone-cold male, who proceeded to laugh at your pure terror.

Laughing was the only thing he did throughout the whole movie, because he thought it was funny that you feared a movie.

"What are you scared for, it's just a movie..."

"It's a scary movie!!!!!!", you'd scream out in response.

Now after the movie is, well, the exact same story....

As the both of you laid in your bed, cuddling, Draken fell soundly asleep with no problems, while you stayed up, peering over the edge of the bed because you were afraid that a demon was waiting for you below the bed.

Your eyes would slowly drift to sleep, but the moment you though about the fact that something could be peering over the bed next to you, you snapped your eyes open once again.

And when you became so afraid that you couldn't move, you decided to wake up your boyfriend, hoping he would comfort you, but the exact opposite happened...

"Babe......I'm scared"

"How could you be scared?! It's clearly as fake as fake can be!", he quite literally yelled out, extremely irritated that you woke him up from his peaceful sleep.

"But what if there's a demon over there..?"

"FUCK YOU!!!"

And for the rest of the night, Draken faced his back to you....... leaving you alone, terrified that a demon would take possess and kill you, and you didn't get a single drop of sleep until the new morning came around...when you finally passed out from exhaustion.

Baji acts fine for the first part of the movie but shits his pants through the rest.

As we all know, Baji is a tough, crazy guy, and when you told him that you guys were going watch 'IT', he laughed right in your face.

"IT?? What, do you think? That it's really going to scare me??", he laughed at what he thought was a "joke".

It's too bad that his fearlessness didn't last long.

Because a little after the movie started, Baji started screaming like a little girl with every jump scare that happened.

And before long, the terrified male started throwing things at your tv…

"FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", Baji, once again screamed out, throwing his phone at the tv because he was so scared.

"I thought you said that this wasn't gonna scare you??"

"GO FUCK Y-YOURSELF!!"

You were...amused to say the least. Although, you would've shat your pants if you were alone.

Luckily for you, your boyfriend was literally going crazy and that made you more focused on him and his girlish screams than the movie.

But you weren't so amused when he broke the tv.

"WHAT THE FUCK BAJI!!!!!!"

"Wha-YOU WERE THE ONE WHO TURNED ON THE MOVIE!!!!!!!"

Your parents weren't very happy with that either, and they ended up putting the blame on you, punishing you and all that...

Thankfully for Baji, you forgave him for destroying your new tv and the both of you went to sleep like normal.

Well, that was until the male shook you back awake, after you almost fell asleep

"What?", you said, pretty much snapping at him.

"Do you think Pennywise is standing outside the window......?"

And that continued for the whole night....

Baji would wake you up just before you would fall asleep and ask you the most ever ridiculous questions ever...

In the end, you didn't get a wink of sleep that night...and you certainly weren't a pleasant person to be around the next day.

And the horrors of what happened that night, the night where you showed Baji a scary movie, was something the both of you never dared to talk about.

And you never played a horror movie ever again…

Chifuyu is terrified of scary movies.

Poor best boy Chifuyu is deathly afraid of scary movies and doesn't even try to hide it.

He's just so scared of them that all his focus is on him trying to keep himself from passing out than hiding his fear.

Unfortunately, you weren't aware of his horrible fear, and when he came over to your house on Halloween, you turned a scary movie on, hoping to have a happy, fun Halloween.

That sure didn't happen.

The moment the movie started, Chifuyu started clinging to you and sweating profusely.

"Chifuyu, are you okay??"

"Y-yeah", he said, clearly lying.

"We don't have to watch this y'know..."

"NO! W-we can watch it...I'll be fine!"

He wasn't fine.

While he was scared in the beginning, he wasn't screaming or anything, but when the jump scares started, he was screaming like a banshee.

With every jump scare that happened, the more freaked out he became, and the more he screamed.

There were even points where the poor boy started panting and growling out of fear...

He would even attempt to block his eyes from seeing what was going on by burying his head into you.... but even then, he told you not to turn off the movie for whatever reason.

But it was when he became so freaked out that he started laughing at the movie that you turned it off....

As the movie reached the climax, things naturally got scarier, and Chifuyu became more and more scared. But, as time went on, Chifuyu's screams turned into horrible maniac laughs...

Ones that sounded like he was going crazy, which he probably was.

But it still scared you.... even more than the actual movie scared you.

So, you deiced to finally turn off the movie, and after a while, Chifuyu calmed back down and eventually became semi-normal. You both then went to sleep.

And surprisingly, Chifuyu slept great!

The blonde-male was so freaked out by the movie that by the time you turned it off, he was exhausted and the moment his head hit the pillow, he passed out.

Sadly, you didn't get any sleep....

Your sleepless night wasn't even due to the scary movie, but it was instead from Chifuyu's maniac laugh's that echoed throughout your mind, keeping you awake through the night.

They were just so horrifying, especially coming out of him. They pretty much haunted your dreams.

In the end, you spent the whole week weary of him because you were so freaked out by it.

And it wasn't until you watched baking shows with him again that you finally warmed back up to him and all was well....

You also decided to never watch a scary movie again.

It was just too traumatizing...for the both of you.

Kazutora is the type of person who tries to "protect" you from the jump scares.

Kazutora isn't one to watch a lot of scary movies.

He just doesn’t like the vulnerable, terrified feeling he gets from them.

But when you told him you wanted to watch a scary movie on Halloween, he couldn't refuse and ended up watching a scary movie with you.

At first it wasn't so bad. He was a little freaked out , but, overall fine.

You on the other hand, were practically jumping out of anticipation because you loved scary movies.

Unfortunately everything went to hell when the jump scares stared.

You were really happy when they started because you love the feeling of exhilaration...

Kazutora not so much. He hates them with a passion. And there's only so many jump scares he can take before letting his mind go crazy...

Including the idea of the scary movie being a real thing getting to his mind…

And when he reached that state, his attention was no longer on the movie in front of him, but it was now on protecting you...

"Y/n!! Get back!!", Kazutora yelled, shoving you behind him and standing in some sort of protective stance.

"What?! What are you doing?!?!"

"I'm protecting you from the demon!!"

"There's not a demon here!!"

Yup....that's what happened throughout the whole movie, especially in the climax.

And when the climax actually happened, Kazutora actually pushed you off the couch in an attempt to get you away from the demon in the tv.

And as much as you appreciated his sentiment and protectiveness over you, it's not so fun to get shoved off the couch...repeatedly.

But, that wasn't the only problem throughout the movie, as Kazutora started to get ready to fight the demons in the tv because he became so delusional out of fear...and you were afraid he'd accidentally break your tv.

"...Tora", you gently spoke.

"Hmmm?"

"I'm going to turn this off now...", you said, while slowly reaching over to the remote to turn on something much more light-hearted.

"Huh? Why?"

"Because you seem a little...freaked out"

"No!! I'm fine!!", the male said, clearly not fine.

To you, it almost seemed liked his pride was stopping him from admitting his fear, which it almost certainly was.

"I'm still gonna turn this off"

And as you said that, you happily turned on some random baking competition.

Unfortunately for you, it seemed that Kazutora wasn't so happy about that...

His pride just wouldn’t allow you seeing him as some scaredy-cat who couldn’t handle scary movies.

Not to mention you turning of the tv, which pretty much shattered his pride completely.

And he avoided and grumbled at you for the rest of night.

That was until you offered him some cake...and once you did that, he forgave you and became your adorable, sweet, cuddly boyfriend once again!!

Izana is the type of person who doesn't really understand scary movies....

He just doesn't get horror movies.

It's not his fault, he's never watched a scary movie, but when you showed him for the first time, he was very very confused.

" Why are they hiding in the most obvious place possible..."

"Damn, that chick looks creepy...why?"

"Why aren't they doing anything?!"

"I don't get this love..."

He, who fights all the time, couldn’t understand what the characters were doing. After all, they were pretty much doing all the stuff that would get them killed.

Y’know, the Hollywood logic stuff.

But Izana couldn’t grasp the Hollywood logic, and he got really pissed when someone did something stupid.

Because of that, he ended up talking through the entire thing.

…And as much as you loved and understood what Izana was thinking, you couldn't help but get a little annoyed.

You just wanted to watch the movie, but Izana kept talking over it.

And, well, it didn't take you long to get really annoyed...like really really annoyed.

"Izana, love, could you please just watch the movie..."

"Bu-"

"Watch the movie Izana", you said, gritting your teeth.

Izana sure listened to you after that and shut his mouth.

The last thing he wanted to do was piss you off, even more than you already were. So, he peacefully and quietly sat through the the rest of the movie.

And he actually enjoyed it.

When he paid attention, not only did he a get rare surge of adrenaline, but he also felt anticipation for what seemed like the first time.

He loved and jumped at all the jump scares, he got a little grossed out by the creepy stuff, and he found himself sitting on the edge of his seat and he loved it.

You on the other hand, fell asleep mid way through.

You were tired from school, and you ended up getting so freaked out by the movie that you became emotionally exhausted and fell asleep.

You pretty much slept through the best parts.

Izana had a great time though, and he absolutely loved the movie once he actually watched it!!

In fact, you guys now watch scary movies all the time, so be expecting some scary movie dates!!

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[callmeforsomeovertime]

Alternative World

Pairing: Arne Johnson x Fem!Reader

Summary: Well... This one is a weird one. Arne´s PoV. Let it surprise you!

Warnings: Angst, Smut

PS: English is not my mother tongue, so please expect somes weird mistakes maybe? I did my very best.

It was, so far, the most exotic place I had ever been to. I had been to several nightclubs but never one like this.

The bass was so loud, that every beat and movement felt like a suspension of time. You could feel the adrenaline in the air, the excitement, the charged energy. The place was packed, the music was pounding, and the dancing was wild. The whole place was covered with flashing lights, surrounded with the sound of music and pulsating beats.

I was actually quite surprised to be here. I wasn't a big clubber. I preferred to party in the streets, having a few drinks, meeting people, and then getting the hell out of the place. Tonight, however, I was weirdly drawn to this club. I could almost sense some sort of pull, like I was supposed to be here.

I approached the bar, and ordered a drink. A girl, looking somewhat out of place here was standing next to me. She had a beauty of her own, and I could tell she was a little uncomfortable.

She smiled at me looking suddenly really happy, and I think she even blushed a little. I introduced myself because the silence felt akward,

"My name´s Arne" I said.

She giggled a little, "I know" she replied.

I looked at her, surprised because I didn´t know her.

"Do we know each other?" I asked.

She shook her head, "No and yes" she said before ading: "We´re in my dream."

"Oh, I see" I said without believing her. "And how do you know me then?"

"How the fuck can this feel so real?" she exclaimed ignoring my question.

"It is real" I said, "Because this is no dream. Are you drunk or something?"

"No." She looked me straight in the eyes and said, "I´m serious, you´re Arne Johnson from the Conjuring 3, you´re my favorite character."

I was stunned. I didn't know this girl.

"How do you know my family name and what´s the Conjuring?" I asked.

She showed me her phone and used a search engine that was not from this world called Google and showed pictures of myself I never saw before. There was my face, but also the other people from the movie, my family, my friends, everyone.

I was confused, "How the fuck is this possible?" I said.

She smiled and said, "Relax, it´s just a dream."

I looked at her, "This is no dream, this is real, this is my life."

She giggled again, "the movie was based on a true life story, you´ve killed someone."

I looked at her pleading, "What?"

"You´ve murdered someone." she said, showing me a picture on her phone.

Call Me by Blondie was now playing in the club, louder as ever.

"You´re crazy, aren´t you?" I asked.

She didn´t reply, instead, she just leaned over and kiss me.

I was in shock.

"Hold on" I said. "What are you doing?"

She moved a little closer to me, she kissed me on my mouth. I really had no idea what was happening. I only knew that I weirdly liked her.

She moved even closer and I felt her tongue on my lips, she tasted amazing.

I was getting aroused. I kissed her back , my tongue in her mouth and my hands on her waist. She kissed me deeply, and I wanted more. The music was so loud, I could feel her heartbeat in my mouth. My hips moved as I pressed her even closer to me.

I moved one of my hands on her back and squeezed her ass, her body was shaking. She just closed her eyes and moaned in pleasure. I pushed her even harder to me, and she turned. I felt her back touch my front, I wanted to feel her inner thighs, I wanted to feel those sweet folds.

"Come with me" she said.

She took me by the hand and led me to the toilets. She pushed me in and closed the door. She turned to me and pushed me against the wall, kissing me hungrily. I felt her body pressing against me, harder on me; I ran my hands up her back.

She moaned in pleasure as my hands went on her ass. She pulled me by the back of my neck and pushed me down on the toilet.

She sat on me and bit my neck as she kissed me. She started to moan as I felt her hand in my pants. I was so aroused... She whispered into my ear: "I want you inside me."

She was already working on my zipper, and I wanted her, I wanted it so badly, but I had never done this before like this in a club with someone I didn´t even know, someone who sounded crazy.

She put my pants down and started to stroke me, I couldn´t help but moan in pleasure as she started to massage me. She took me by the hand and guided me to her inner thighs. She closed her eyes and moaned a little, as I touched her. I pushed my fingers in and she moaned again, loudly. She closed her eyes and I felt how wet she was. I knew I wanted to feel her, I wanted to feel her so badly.

I got my fingers out and pushed her even closer to me as she moved her legs even wider and arched her back. She moaned again and then I felt her opening, I felt her wetness.

She gasped in pleasure as I entered her.

I felt her tightness as I moved inside her, I was in heaven. I moved slowly, so slowly, enjoying every second of it. She arched her back and I felt the most intense pleasure I had ever felt before.

"I´m feeling weird" she said all of a sudden.

"What do you mean weird?" I asked gently.

"I think I´m slowly waking up from my dream..."

"You think I´m in your mind?" I said laughing. "Then why can I feel it when you touch me?"

"I think I´m... Maybe I´m in your world" she said, her eyes closing like she couldn´t control it anymore.

And then, just like that, she disappeared.

I stared at the door, confused.

She was GONE.

I felt empty, then I thought about all what she had said.

I got myself together and went out, looked at myself in the mirror. I looked sick, I had a strange fever, my face was flushed, and I was sweating. I looked at the door and felt cold.

I had blood on my hands.

"This is not my world" I whispered to myself.

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[namelesswolffreak]

"Boyfriends"

I've been working on this story concept for....3-4 years now and I've finally managed to work everything out to the point I'm confident in posting this little blurb of the main characters. So, I hope you enjoy and feel free to ask questions about them and their world.

Context: This takes place in a world of super powered people heavily inspired by MHA / Marvel / Miraculous. Waker (Way-kur) Atlas is Dare City's main hero who is put through quite a lot on a daily to weekly basis trying to beat the baddies and Cyrus Fauthrin is his infamous thief arch nemesis turned lover and best friend who causes trouble around the city just to get the Hero's attention.

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The melancholy of the day was waning on Waker as he patrolled the quiet streets of one of Dare’s many neighborhoods which was quite unusual considering every seven seconds a villain was after his head. The sun was barely above the clouds, no one was really awake yet and the only thing that accompanied him was his footsteps as he jumped, hopped and skipped to the next platform he summoned under his feet. He happened to be bounding over Lay Wind Park, the foxes fast asleep in their dens to his disappointment, but the Hero Monuments were still a sight to behold in the early sunrise as they shone with brilliance in what little light was filtering over the surrounding hillsides.

The wind blew past his frizzed locks as he stood above the park near a tree in the shade, expression steeled and focused as he watched for signs of trouble as he waited for a certain someone to arrive. Today was uneventful and rather slow, the kind of day Waker preferred if he were being honest. Heaven knew being bored all day was ten times better than returning home to the countless kitchen sink surgeries he’d have to do with worn needles and his mother’s thread pinching into his skin as he sewed up bloodied wounds full of shrapnel and debris. Much better. The birds were chirping a happy, lazy song as they flew by on the breeze and the distant hum of an awakening city filled the natural ambiance of cicadas and crickets quite nicely as he watched and waited. He dare let out a sigh as the scene took hold of him fully, a warmth washing over him that he hadn’t felt in the recent weeks.

Which wouldn’t be for long as the rustling of tree leaves and a “Boo!” have him falling off of his platforms and hurtling towards the ground with an embarrassingly shrill scream.

“Waker!” A concerned voice follows as a blue blur dives after him.

Ground spiraling as he falls, Waker braces for impact, too late to conjure any platforms beneath him to break the fall so, he readies himself, waiting for the hurt and pain that would surely follow with some scrapes and bruises…………...But it never comes. He unscrunches his eyes and removes his arms from his head to see a blue, sparkling light surrounding him.

Irritation and embarrassment take over him immediately.

His face turns a copious amount of red as he’s carefully scooped up in pale arms that hold him close and, humiliatingly enough, in bridal style. Oh god no, he curses mentally, murmuring a soft “No…” into his shield of arms. This was so not how he wanted to show up in front of his partner after their long and grueling few weeks of not being able to see each other outside of villain fights and breaks in between their testing week.

The sudden warmth of a chest presses against his side and the delicate rhythm of a frantic heart race beneath his one hand as the other quickly grabs for his cape to hide his strawberry cheeks. There was no way in hell he was letting ‘he knew who’ see him in such a state, there was no possible way he could let the witch-like thief catch him like this. A brave hero didn’t get scared or spooked by rustling leaves and the word boo! Absolutely absurd! Though a voice in the back of his mind said he already had.

“You are such a fucking clutz, I swear.” And a huge scaredy cat, the blue-clad ravenette doesn’t say aloud, but his tone implies anyways. “I should take you to my ballet classes sometime, maybe then you’d actually learn some balance.” The comment only makes him clutch the soft fabric tighter around himself.

He’s loathing the thought of unveiling himself now, but he knows he’s been caught, his normally stoic or serious persona now broken and practically burned away as he knows his cape isn’t doing much to hide his warm face or the tenseness of his grip. Plans to forever sink himself into a hole where nobody could possibly ever find him again after this mess are shortly abandoned for now and gaining courage Waker swallows the huge lump in his throat and tries to cleverly reply. “H-hey, what’s a-....What’s up, Witch Boy?” And he knows the intended playfulness doesn’t go through as he’s met with a narrowed glare.

The other isn’t amused. “Witch boy, really? Did I actually scare you that badly that you lost a couple of brain cells?”

“Shu-shut up, Cyrus!” He defends as this “Cyrus” just sighs at him, though his stare more sly than pointed now.

“Get out of that stupid thing so I can see your face.” He says with a tremble in his voice that Waker can definitely tell is laughter, the prick. “Or I’ll totally drop you again.” And like hell he will, Waker knows, but he takes the threat seriously nonetheless and loosens his grip on the cape just enough to see the Ravenette’s brilliant and ever playful smile.

For a moment Waker just stares and admires him, those brilliant blues sparkling, no, literally sparkling as he says something Waker doesn’t catch. The sun is framing his face so perfectly in the light, highlighting those perfectly red cheeks he would love to kiss every morning, and the slight upturn of his lips as he smiles down in reverence at him, and the slow flutter of his lashes that compliment his features nicely. Though braided off to the side Cyru’s hair never fails to make him look so ethereal as the gentle morning breeze brushes back his loose strands. Waker swears it looks like its made up of space itself when he lets it go during the night time, convincing himself he can see stars within the strands when he stands beneath the moonlight. It doesn’t take much to make the hero swoon regarding his partner nowadays. Daydreams of peaceful nights alone on the couch watching movies together after his nightmares keep him awake and alert run through his mind, or the times Cyrus has saved him from getting beaten to a pulp and they spent hours talking over stitching him back together about nothing at all, and every single time Cyrus has stuck up for him at school, reminding him of the warmth this person carries with them and all the love and affection he’s constantly showered in when they’re together. It’s strange how much Cyrus has changed over the past few months from raging emo to ride or die friend, but he wouldn’t change it for the world. He doesn’t even try to stop the lofty sigh that escapes his lips as more dear memories cross his mind.

And Cyrus is all too quick to recognize that dumb look on his face.

“Oh, hell no!” Is the only warning he gets before being promptly dropped, this time no blue aura to save him from hitting the dirt below, landing with a thud. “Not this early in the morning!” Though Waker could have sworn Cyrus was sharing the same look with him not minutes prior.

“Ow! Why’d you drop me, asshole!?”

Cyrus cocks his hips as he floats there, his wide brimmed conical now covering his eyes in an intimidating manner, making him way more menacing than he should considering his current attire. “Oh please, don’t even act like you’re hiding that stupid look on your face, Idiot! I ain’t dealing with your whole sappy dappy act this early in the morning.”

By “sappy dappy” Waker knows exactly what he’s referring to and scowls accordingly. Apparently, holding hands and having morning cuddles while complimenting everything about Cyrus is considered sappy and lovingly disgusting. Well at least to some people, it’s called affection and admiration!

“It’s a look that means I like you, asswipe!” Waker shoots back, malice nowhere to be found in his tone though, barring more on playfulness.

“Do you think I’m in love with you or something!?”

And they then stand there -well float there- in silence, both looking each other in the eyes, narrowed brows testing the other to make the next move or say the next snappy comment. And for a moment it looks as if the words really have cut too deep, but Waker isn’t one to remain serious for long as his shoulders begin to shake, prompting the other to clutch his stomach and stifle a grin as their eyes water over with laughter.

“Oh, no, not me, I could never.” Waker quips, leaning back and hugging both his arms, not caring for the dirt now caking his suit. Cyrus is quick to come back with his own natural snark.

“Pfft, as if! Absolutely not. Me and you, the orange haired frizz ball who kicks my ass more than twice a week over that one time I stole a candy bar? You gotta be fucking with me!” He bellows, Waker taking note of the boy flipping upside down where he floats in the air, his face a contortion of joy and happiness as his ripped dress flows with the wind.

He finds the display rather adorable, recalling that such a thing only occurred by accident when the thief was getting emotional. His inept ability to control his powers never failed to amuse the Hero. The little wrinkle of his nose didn’t quiet his thoughtful admiration either as he blushed in between bouts of giggles.

"I wouldn't have time to be your lover anyways!"

“It’s only 6am, when can I admire my boyfriend so it fits within your busy schedule?”

And the laughter is immediately quieted, a heavy silence filling the air, even the crickets and cicadas falling victim to it. The world is waiting in bated breath as if listening to the drama unfold.

Waker holds in a breath. Oh shit, oh fuck, he really fucked it up this time! Way to go, Atlas, you really did a number on today!

…………

………….

“I-I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to, I just did-”

“It’s ok……” Cyrus breaths out, taking a long drag of air before finally finishing. “It’s….ok.” He manages to lower himself to the ground, dress falling at his sides, and crosses his arms in doing so. “We’re-I’m going to have to get used to it eventually.” He shrugs. “Right?”

There’s a weight to his words as Cyrus steps closer to the redhead that Waker recognizes near immediately. They’ve had this talk before, a talk that has led to a misunderstanding or two between them in the past and a verbal fight at that. The term “Boyfriend.” It was a touchy subject to say the least and while it had been a challenge for even Waker himself to start using it, it also seemed Cyrus was struggling to accept the lofty title. A long time ago before the two even met, the word had a different meaning to it for them both, but Waker had long since come to terms with it himself, but understood Cyrus’ hesitation in saying the word freely. He considered his next words carefully.

“I know you don’t exactly like the ter-”

“It’s not that I don’t like it Waker…..”

“I know, Cy, but.” Failing to put his thoughts into words Waker scrambles forward to catch Cyrus’ hands in his own, pecking each delicately, square on the knuckles, gauging his reaction whilst he does so. When Waker is met with a soft smile, he returns it, though his much softer and kinder in Cyrus’ eyes. “I shouldn’t have said it when you’re not ready. Just because I moved past it doesn’t mean you have.” Noticing his smile slipping he clumsily adds in, “And that’s ok! Really, it’s ok and I mean, and I love you and-uh, I get it and I mean I just say boyfriend because that’s what everyone else says, expects- wait no- I didn’t mean to phrase it like that uh-I don’t really get the need for a title for what we have anyways, like so dumb right!?”

Followed by more ridiculous rambling that has Cyrus covering his mouth trying not to giggle. It’s a nervous habit that has come to amuse the thief to no end. “And-it not like it means anything to us, its just there for other people so they know that um, we, us, you and I are an um item I guess wow that was cheesy and dumb and I am so sorry that you have to put up with me oh god I’m rambling and no, don’t look at me like that. I’m doing the thing again aren’t I-” Shaking with laughter again Cyrus has to put a hand on his shoulder to get him to shut up because he knows if he doesn’t Waker could go on well into the night and has before. It didn’t help that he could feel the tremble of the others fingers, realizing Waker was going to throw himself into an anxiety attack if he didn’t.

“Waker!” And Waker promptly closes his mouth, panic clear in his eyes that Cyrus quickly combats by brushing strands of orange out of his face and behind his ear. “Just take a deep breath.” And Waker does, following the instruction intently. “And let it out, slowly.” And Waker follows that too, looking that much calmer as Cyrus pulls him closer. “Slowly.” He rubs his thumbs over Waker’s hands. The trembling is still present, but less so. “There you go.” And doesn’t stop telling him to breath calmly until he feels Waker’s grip relax in his own.

Delicately and softly, each flyaway is combed back into place only to immediately pop out again, but Waker appreciates the sentiment anyways and Cyrus has no problem being given an excuse to keep combing through such lovely soft tufts. He loves the soft mane of fluff on his partner’s head that even since their first meeting has remained as untamed and wild as ever. -Such a shame he always ties it back when he’s on duty though- It just adds to the contrast between his actual self and hero persona, the sweet and endearing ball of anxiety vs the serious and battle ready hero of Dare city who couldn’t catch a break. And he wouldn’t be ashamed to admit to which one he preferred.

“You don’t need to tell me-er.” Waker quickly corrects, trying not to sound patronizing. “I don’t need you to explain yourself Cy. You-we don’t need to have a name if that’s what you want, that’s what I’m trying to say. Official or unofficial or whatever, I won’t treat you any different.”

“I know Waker. I…..I really want to call you that, just I-.......I just like what we have right now and-”

Waker just pecks him on the cheek quickly and pulls away to pat at a spot on the ground, looking longingly back up at him. A soundless “You don’t want to lose me.” goes unsaid as Cyrus complies, Waker taking the shorter one in his arms once more.

It wasn’t a matter of Cyrus being afraid to commit, though maybe it was, not even he was sure of what was going with himself anymore, but a fear that the wonderful friendship he’d built up with the hero would end or change or just not be the way it is now because they suddenly started calling each other boyfriends. He’s had it happen one too many times at this point, every one of his previous “boyfriends” changing everything once they started dating, acting as if kissing and romantic outings were supposed to be their only interactions from now on. They were no longer interested in the random silly things he found on the internet or just hanging out doing whatever, but were interested in using him, his body, parading him around and rubbing it in peoples faces, being denied having fun if it wasn’t their idea of “fun” and more. Cyrus' stomach curls remembering being ignored for weeks to months at a time because he wasn’t feeling up to being in bed with them or awkwardly sitting off to the side while his one boyfriend at the time showed him off to his friends and bragged. It was the same guy who he used to play videogames and eat cookies with on the weekends, talking about anything and everything…...It hurts him to realise there probably was never a friendship there to begin with. Just an elaborate ruse to get him into bed at some point.

And that was one thing Cyrus feared when they had held hands for the first time after awkwardly admitting to harboring feelings for each other after the high of a fight they were forced to join sides on. Never had the thief felt more relieved that his feelings were reciprocated, but also more scared that he had just ruined the one healthy relationship he managed to make in those many months spent together.

Cyrus removes his hat and huddles under Waker’s chin, placing his head right on his heart that gives out a steady, comforting rhythm and brightens when the taller of the two puts his head on him in return. No, Cyrus thinks, this is different.

A long silence falls between them as they cuddle in each other's arms, just watching the sun come up. Basking in each other’s presence, taking in the warmth of their bodies pressed together in this nice early morning, and relishing in the calm which was far and few in between with their double lives and they were thankful. There’s no need to exchange words now as a quiet understanding befalls them both.

It’s only after the sun seems to peak at the crest of the hillsides does Waker make himself heard again.

“Is that why you dropped me?” And Cyrus blinks for a quick second, processing the question before understanding and then playfulness cross his expression.

“No it’s because you’re a dunce.” He huffs. “And fucking heavy as hell.”

Waker chooses to ignore that last bit. “But I’m your dunce.” He boops his nose.

“Damn, straight you are.” And Cyrus retaliates with a kiss on his.

Boyfriend or just “friend who I like to kiss and hold hands with sometimes”, Waker loves him and Cyrus doesn’t doubt that for a second.

[feathered-serpents]

I can’t believe in the year and half now that I’ve been in the TMA fandom including those four months post 200 that I’ve never tried to entity-align my favorite horror movies

…

So without further ado

Midsommar - This one is like 80% Spiral but there’s definitely some Desolation in there given the ending and arguably the themes and how Dani has her entire life ruined beforehand and also if you wanna reach some Flesh stuff going on cause of the cliff scene and that “bloody eagle” scene that I still don’t understand the point of and also the weird sex stuff that I’m grateful Jonny never did but also I have no idea where else it would go other than the Flesh ANYWAY

The Blair Witch Project - This one’s got some serious Spiral and Dark shit happening BUT I make a strong argument for the Eye given the found footage angle and the fact that they feel watched throughout the entire thing. ALSO if you want you can mayyybeeee claim that there’s some Hunt stuff going on given that they’re literally being Hunted by a strange, unseen creature the entire movie

The Conjuring - This one is tricky but I’m gonna say the End and the Slaughter HEAR ME OUT. Since the whole thing is about ghosts and death that gives it End aligned vibe AND since once particular ghost’s whole Thing is possessing people on order to commit murder than you’ve got some pretty strong Slaughter vibes coming off of that. I KNOW some of you are thinking “BUT THE STRANGER!! ANNABELLE!!(lmao)” and yeah Annabelle is there and creepy but can you tell me she has any effect on the actual main plot at all

Cabin in the Woods - Okay. You can’t really do this with this particular movie. But it’s so much fun I’ve gotta try. I’m gonna say Eye overall, and then the individual monsters belong to separate entities. The zombies that attack are Slaughter, and some of the others you see are Hunt, Stranger, Corruption, End etc. you could honest argue that this whole thing is some convoluted Eye ritual which it almost is but in reverse

The Witch - Okay. Listen. I’m going to say, End, Flesh, Spiral, and Slaughter SPECIFICALLY because of how it ends. All of those are pretty flimsy tho, this is not a movie that can be easily “entitied”

Hereditary - Saved this one for lasted because IT’S!! ALL!! HERE!! Father Burroughs who??? THIS is the family the Fears fuck up. Constantly being watched by a cult = the Eye. Weird shit happening at night = the Dark. A genuinely uncomfortable emphasis on ants = the Corruption. Starting with a death/Charlie’s death = the End. That one scene with the piano wire = the Flesh. All the goddamn creepy ass miniatures = the Stranger. The mother starting to doubt her reality = the Spiral. The father alienating himself from his family or just Charlie’s entire character maybe = the Lonely. Spontaneous human combustion = the Desolation. Constant manipulation so things go EXACTLY to the creepy cult’s plan = the Web. Digging up a corpse = the Buried with some more fun End bullshit thrown in. That scene at the end where the mom wants to kill her son and starts banging her head on the attic door (if you haven’t seen this movie I’m so sorry) = the Slaughter. Starting the goddamn Apocalypse = the Extinction. The Vast and the Hunt are the only two that did not show up to this party

The only reason Hereditary couldn’t be a complex TMA ritual is because it involved a cult that actually appears competent

(Feel free to add your own favorite horror media to this!)

#tma #the magnus archives

[threeeyesslitthroat]

So I watched Chaos Walking(2021)

Yeah, lucky for me, my local theater was open and showing(side note, I love my local theater so much. Like, not to brag but seven dollars for a movie and a snack is so great)

Anyhow, I watched Chaos walking. This is sort of my review. 

First off, I read The Knife of Never Letting Go and one third of The Ask and Answer, almost two years ago. When they finally dropped the release date and the trailer, i made the choice not to go reread the first book because i wanted to give the movie a chance and make an exercise of managing my expectations(in preparation for Disney’s Percy Jackson adaptation). Which means not only do I not have a complete understanding of the source material, but I also have a shit memory, so I don’t have a great shot at analyzing this films in adaptation terms, but i’m gonna try anyhow.

So first off, The Noise.

I found it a bit sketchy that they decided to make the make Noise have visual elements alongside audio but I decided it was fine, since it be pretty hard to bring this to life with only just audio and not make general audiences confused.

But they did try and do a solid job. Minus not letting us hear the Noise of animals, which sucks. we do see the Noise of a Spackle, but briefly.

The part that really pisses me off is the final confrontation, when the Noise is treated like a Super Power. we see this when Todd scares Davy’s horse by conjuring up an image of big snake, when Mayor Prentiss tricks Viola into a false trap, when  Ben tricks everyone by pretending to give Viola up when in fact he’s buying Todd and the real Viola time to get away, and in the final, Todd distracts Prentiss by conjuring up the image of his mother(complete with bloody wounds) and the various women that died when he was a baby, which caused Prentiss to fall to his death.

I don’t know how the Noise is depicted in the later books, if it was anywhere remotely like this, but i know for sure it doesn’t happen in the first book, which the film is based on.

(Also, how the fuck does Todd know what his mum looks like, or any of the other women and how is he able to bring up their images so perfectly how is ANYONE ABLE REMEMBER SOMEONE WITH THAT MUCH DETAIL That goes beyond photographic memory)

Second bit, the Spackle.

 The design is boring. Its clearly an alien, buts its dark grey, tall, holds its own when Todd attacks it in the film, has zero impact on the film as a whole and pretty boring. I do recall reading the book and imagining them to have faces similar to real world lemurs or Sloths, with big expressive eyes and such, but the CGI monster doesn’t emote for shit in this film. Todd comes at with a knife with every intention of killing it and it shrugs him off and walks away like it wasn’t fucking attacked my gods.

But in short, they only brought up the Spackle because they’re a thing in the world and it teased the bigger concepts of the next books with like, one measly exchange between Todd and Viola. (it went something like this)

Viola:We’re the aliens, though. They’re the natives.

Todd: huh.

Third bit, New World itself. Not a big deal, It looked like how i originally imagined it, no mention of swamp apples, though we see Todd Hewitt use a knife to stab a big ass bug thing for food. i hear some critics consider it lame that the planet isn’t actually alien but eh, whatever, Didn’t really feel an alien vibe reading the book so it doesn’t matter. 

Now there’s one bit i have to acknowledge in passing. At one point Todd decides to go get lunch by going into the water with his knife and wrestles with some big ass thing with tentacles. Which is fine, just have a couple of questions.

A: is this in reference to the books? Where there big ass tentacle creatures in the novel that are hunted for lunch?

B:if not, was this the film makers deciding to remind the viewers that yes, they are not on planet earth and to make Todd look cooler and justify why he’s useful for the quest and show how much Viola doesn’t know?

I kinda have to acknowledge the thing.  In that scene, Todd and Viola take a break, and Todd removes his clothes (all of them) and decides to go hunting in the water naked as the day he was born. You may have noticed that the Tom Holland stans are all over this scene because One) the camera focuses on Tom Hollands muscles when he takes his top off and Two) one can see his bare ass in the distance. 

Not a big fan off this, just find it interesting because its the most recent example of a Male being objectified by the camera when this never happens once to any of the female characters in the film, including Viola. Also, a touch of weird character detailing because haha, get it? Boy’s never seen a girl before in his life and doesn’t know what modesty means.

Also, very weird because Todd Hewitt in the book was so fucking self conscious that he would never have done that. 

Now I gotta talk about the characters.

( i understand why they aged them up, i truly do, better to get established actors instead of child actors that could more easily break to movie than sell it. its easier to make movies with legal adults instead of working with child labor laws. but damn it you lose so much of the fucking nuance of the novel when you age them up. There’s so much shit that makes an impact because of how young they are. Around the ages of eleven and twelve is when ones understanding of good and evil has its foundation, to me it was like the story was grappling with Todd Hewitt’s very soul and you lose so much of that when you change it to them being older because instead of being just kids in fucked up situations its younger adults in messed up situations. Like ugh. and aging them up leads to even more problems but we’ll fucking get to that)

Tom Holland’s Todd Hewitt is not the Todd Hewitt of the novel. He just ain’t. There is nothing there that reminds of the boy. The acting is solid, don’t get me wrong, but it just ain’t the Todd Hewitt i remember. Neither is Daisy Ridley’s Viola Eade.

(excuse me while i get Percy Jackson flashbacks)

Now, I have to acknowledge the fact that neither actor(actually none of the actors in this film) slouch on the job. They bring solid and at times very good acting.(If Tom Holland is in the film, its not going to be complete waste of time. He brings quality.)

Honestly, respect to Mr Holland because he was basically the main character, not only acting but also doing voice  and various stunts(also huge credit to the stunt coordinators and stuntmen) and I heard that filming wasn’t that great and bloody broke his nose how many times like damn boy, hats off to you.

But here’s the thing. I don’t want to say that Holland was playing himself or just a version of peter Parker, because i really don’t think he wasn’t but it just. Didn’t feel like a legit character? Especially when compared to the novel. Like Todd Hewitt in the novel is such a raw force of emotion and such a smartass and i was so looking forward for Holland to own this role but in the movie he just? Awkward dude going through some stuff?

but yeah, Holland works his ass off and there are some scenes and moments in the movie that work just because this fellow is just that charming, so (shrug emoji) like i said, He doesn’t waste your time at least.

Ridley....sigh. i know this woman can act. But next to the character who’s thoughts are heard constantly she’s very boring. And it hurts so much because Viola has an actual personality in the novel like; I’m ninety percent sure that Viola hits Todd with a big stick and I do remember that there were multiple moments where she lets Todd know when he’s being a dumbass.(seriously, i may have a shit memory of the book, but i do remember that they play off each other well and hugely entertaining seeing two twelve-year-olds handle the shit getting thrown at them)

Like, Viola in the film doesn’t really have much going on. We see the crash, we hear about the graves she dug herself, we see her be sad, we see her look at Todd like weirdo, we see her look horrified or shocked. (its so sad that I only remember the facial expressions more clearly than the actual dialogue) We really have no idea what the hell is going on with Viola Eade. I don’t think we can blame Ridley, only the film makers, because how can you see Viola Eade in the novel and then turn her into that????

i do have to talk about the relationship between Tom Holland’s Todd Hewitt and Daisy Ridley’s Viola Eade, even though its painful. In the novel, them is just two kids on a really tough adventure.  Because they aged them up, its not two kids old enough to run for the playground when recess starts. Its Teenagers. 

First question, HOW OLD ARE THEY??? Is Todd sixteen? Eighteen? Seventeen? He sure as hell ain’t Thirteen in this. What about Viola? I mean, big shout out to the hair and makeup team for making 28-year-old Daisy Ridley look so much younger but how. OLD. IS.SHE? Nineteen? Twenty? Twenty-one? Pretty sure she’s older than him in this? I ask because it MATTERS.

The way they play off each other has a vastly different energy to the novel because they are aged up. Its pretty obvious pretty fast that Todd’s feelings are basically a big crush, though not all of it is superficial as the film progresses. And Viola is clearly not receptive to that in the film. (honestly i cringed so hard at the “daydream kiss’ and whatever the hell that was in the Farbranch mayor’s house)

The relationship in the film just doesn’t have the nuance or the energy that the novel had in depicting their relationship which is depressing for all the Todd x Viola fans i’m sure. There’s some adorable bits though, like Viola seeing Todd’s dream of her playing with Manchee, and not so adorable canon bits like when Viola read the diary to Todd.

I’m just grateful that the film at least ended with them being friends instead of trying to force the romantic relationship. That right there is why I like the movie. It’s a crush, its used for a couple laughs, they’re friends, its fine. Even if you didn’t read the novel that’s really great for a movie in this day and age to not end with forcing two opposite sex characters into a relationship. To be honest, I like the idea that the film leaves us thinking that yeah, maybe these two could be real friends one day.

I just want to touch on Manchee real quick.

Manchee’s Noise is not seen or heard in the film. It is briefly acknowledged by Todd ins their first scene but other than that? Nada. Which is a low blow in comparison to the novel because Manchee was a character in his own right, which is why the death hit so hard. 

Todd?” he barks, confused and scared and watching me leave him behind. “Todd?” “Manchee!” I scream. Aaron brings his free hand towards my dog. “MANCHEE!” “Todd?” And Aaron wrenches his arms and there’s a CRACK and a scream and a cut-off yelp that tears my heart in two forever and forever. And the pain is too much it’s too much it’s too much and my hands are on my head and I’m rearing back and my mouth is open in a never-ending wordless wail of all the blackness that’s inside of me.”

in the film, it takes place in white rapids, So its chaotic, its awful, the veiwer’s all stressed out because Viola can’t swim, everyone's getting separated and Aaron’s there and he is seen drowning Manchee. 

Dude, its brief, but not pretty. Because you can see Manchee’s legs trashing above the water, struggling to get free. Aaron is drowning a dog, letting its lungs fill with water. For the folks that don’t like watching dogs die in graphic detail on screen, this isn’t great. 

Personally, I love this scene in the novel. Its the first time i had to put the book down and take a moment. It hit really close to home for me, because i watched my own dog die in real life. It was emotional and horrifying and had such a fucking impact because we could hear his thoughts. Todd had to make the choice to leave him behind to keep Viola safe. To be honest, i think the death is better in the novel, since Manchee basically dies instantly instead of drowning, which takes time(I’ve always assumed that his neck was snapped but I’ve heard others say it was the psine but whatever) it would have been easy and necessary for them to not show that on screen. I personally just think that in terms of depicting a violent death, the novel did a lot better.

Anyway, on to the other characters

(I had to choose the one with the big orange fluffy coat, and i couldn’t find a good pic og Ben and Cillian on google images.)

As for Mayor Prentiss, he’s played by Mads Mikkelsen, and he delivers. But for the most part, we don’t really know why he’s the bad guy, he just wants to get Viola because “she’s the key” which isn’t really explained, and at the end he tries his hardest to kill Todd. 

Because i only read the first book, I don’t know what exactly his character arc is. And since its been a really long while, I don’t remember what he’s like in the novel regardless, other than the cliffhanger ending.

I did take a quick crashcourse  through the wiki and it turns out that Todd and Prentiss have a relationship in the later books, which the film sort of touches on, because Todd looks up to Prentiss in the film from the get go. 

To be honest, I knew that the trilogy was a lot more complex, and even though I didn’t read the whole thing I knew it would be really disappointing for the fans to see the mayor be hollowed out to almost unrecognizable and not getting to see the whole picture on screen.

As for Davy Prentiss Jr., he was an asshole and stayed an asshole. I know he improves and gets killed off in the novels, so yeah, exhibit B of character foundations not being laid down because there isn’t gonna be a movie after this. Also, why is he played by Nick Jonas? Did they actually have more in mind for him when they decided to go with a Jonas brother or was it just star power? 

As for Aaron...don’t have much to say about him, other than just being pretty weird fit to the film. I think he’s after Viola because he’s just that full of delusions but other than that, his character is just flat and useless. (I wish to the gods that writers would actually think instead of going with “religious delusion” to explain insanity) He only brought tension in a few scenes for the most part. I’m pretty sure that in the novel Todd and Aaron have a confrontation, like the final fight of the novel, and I’m 90% sure that its where the Novel gets the Knife of never Letting Go as its title, because the knife is big deal at that point. But I guess they wanted Viola to have a quick boss battle for the ending and set him on fire. 

Ben and Cillian were fine. They did a good job, the actors were pretty great, I liked Cillian, and i like how they acknowledged that these dudes were family(i know that they’re gay and a couple but the film doesn’t say it outloud beyond letting them sleep in the same bed, be Todd’s parents, and having Ben hold Cillian in his arms) I get a kick out of the fact that the official reviews by Movie Critics are openly curious about why the film doesn’t make it more obvious that they’re gay, but whatever.

As for the overall plot, this is a fine example of mashing three books into one film and not having good results. Instead of going to Haven, the movie decided to shortcut the ending and go to the original ship that somehow has working tech but whatever, Viola needs to communicate to her ship. So not only do we not get the great relationship between Todd and Viola, not only do we not get the Spackle, Not only do we not get to see the noise of Manchee, not only do we have poor character adaptation, we also don’t get to have a plot that matches THE ONE BOOK THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO ADAPT. THEY HAD ONE FUCKING JOB AND THEY COULDN'T ADAPT THE ONE BOOK-

Its only so sad that they decided that this was going to be a one-shot deal because they didn’t have faith in the film and chose to have all the threads tied up. I mean, its so sad for the fans because the movie makes it very clear that we are not going to have anymore movies. sigh. 

slight respect towards the film makers for tying up all the story threads instead of leaving them hanging. they did a neat job, even if it wasn’t a great one.

Anyway, maybe later on when google images has more than the promotional material I’ll do a review of only the good stuff this movie did, even if its a sad pathetic failure of an adaptation. Anyway this review is a bit of a mess and already so long so i’ll stop now. 

May the gods give us strength against all the Tom Holland stans that will inevitably clog up the Chaos Walking tag with their Todd Hewitt x reader fanfics.

#Threeeyes speaks for once #messy film review #took forever to do this #i truly do feel for the Chaos walking fandom #As a Percy Jackson fan #I can only say #First Time? #Chaos Walking #Knife of Never Letting Go #Tom Holland 2021 #Daisy Ridley 2021 #Viola Eade #Todd Hewitt #Chaos Walking 2021

[praphit]

WandaVision: When you can’t let go of that robo-lovin.

So, I just finished watching "WandaVision", and I must say, right off the bat 

- I LOVED IT!

Disney Plus is finally paying off. I'm in the group of peeps who got DP, not for the mouse, but for the ones whom the mouse is in bed with, and most recently on Mickey's playtime Marvel List - Wanda Maximoff and her robo-boy toy VISION... or is that “THE Vision”? - that seems kinda ostentatious, but whatever.

When I first heard that Wanda was getting a series, I said "Who cares?" I don't care bout no Wanda! What has she been other than a weird pest?

Let's review:

She tried to kill the Avengers, she accidentally injures and kills innocent people, she was getting in the way, so Tony Stark had to get his CPU (Vision) to babysit her, she falls in love with the CPU - can we talk about how strange this is? I didn't say wrong, just different, cuz honestly, we may be headed there soon. That movie "Her" might be a reality with how tech is going these days.

But, imagine I come to your home and fall in love with your laptop (which messes everything up for you with all your devices and your social media), THEN (as Wanda did with Vision), I run off on some romantic journey with all of your devices. Imagine how Tony would have felt, if he was still with us.

She had one job when it came to Thanos, and it ended up not mattering.

Then, went full rage on the wrong Thanos.

Idk if that’s a look (Thanos) pain, release, of he’s listening to his jam. Kinda looks like he’s saying “JESUS”. But, Wanda is pissed.

Wanda: "You took everything from me!"

Thanos: "Lady, I don't even know you!"

I didn't care about Wanda. But, damn, Marvel is so good that in one episode they made me care; one trailer, really.

If you had not seen the trailer for this series, you might be confused by the first episode. 

You might even ask yourself - "What the bleep is this nonsense?!" We want heroes vs villains. We want super-powered explosions. We want capes, ridiculously tight clothes, bulky armor, and anything else that makes no sense to fight in.

You're giving me "Bewitched"?

I DID see the trailer, so I knew going in that it would be a slow burn with some nostalgia, some quirks, and some eeriness; right up my alley.

The change in Tv decade styles btw *chef kiss*

I figured that they'd be trapped in some mysterious, magical world - which they are...

Unless you're super geeky with the funny books, there's no way you'll see what's coming in this mystery.

And it IS a mystery, not only to the audience, but for the characters involved in this show. Don't nobody know what the hell is going on.

But, LaWanda and Vishawn 

(sorry, I just wanted to use this pic - Ha! Y'all are crazy.)had help figuring things out:

Rambo

Yeah, it's actually Monica Rambeau, 

but... admit it, some of you kept thinking about Rambo too, right?? No offense to this actress, but I'd rather see old man Sly play Rambo, and HIM be in this mysterious WandaVision town. Let's get Disney a lil bloody. Wishful thinking, I suppose.

Marvel WILL BE venturing into multiple universes soon, so perhaps Rambo finds his way to team up with The Punisher? Huh?? YEAH!

But, no... Rambeau (meh No personality, but whatever).

Randall Park - 

He's that person we all know who has made us laugh so much in life, that they don't even need to say anything anymore; you look at them and laugh. I love this dude!

Kat Dennings - 

I remember liking her more in the Thor movies.  I found her annoying, this time around.   She joins the mystery to figure tech stuff out, and she's a doctor or something (don't you forget it!). She also asks the team she just meets to get her some coffee, and acts like they're disrespecting HER, by their lack of response. I know she's a doctor and all, but damn! Imagine some electrician comes to your place to serve YOU, they're condescending to you, and then  they ask you for some coffee. Get the hell outta here!

Oh, and there's a dude named “Director Dick”. That's my name for him, but the name fits.

The people in this town are acting out as if they've been scripted for some show. And all of these characters, AND US, get to figure it out together - through antics from different times in Tv culture. 

Times sure were different back in the day:

No social justice issues implanted or cursing or sex or drugs... now, I'm not saying it was a better time, just a different one :) A time when dad jokes ruled! Simple times! Ignorance was bliss. But, it kinda wasn't - not really.

It's like having an animal die on your property somewhere, and it starts to stink. You COULD find the truth of the stench... or light candles everywhere. Some really strong candles - maybe some of those Gwyneth Paltrow candles.

Though the stench might get covered up, the problem is still there. At some point, your kids could find the dead rotting animal... maybe start playing with it... you get the point.

In this show, the townspeople's minds have been taken over by someone or something, and it's torturous for them. So... bliss on the surface, but... not so much, going deeper. I tell you all of this, plus great production in each epi, a good slow-burn mystery, and fun with comic characters in a way we haven't seen before on screen, and hell yeah - Grade: A series.

Now... spoilers.

You might want to leave now.

People, Wanda is the villain here. I'm not sure if that's the message the writers are trying to convey or not, but I don't care; she is the clear villain here.

Here’s Wanda reading some Hell book, conjuring some dark spirits - nbd.

We are rooting for her throughout this show; even after we find out that she has been (even if not maliciously) controlling every one, we still root for her.

I'm not saying that's bad, but we can't forget about what she has done! Remember, I said that the mind control was torturous for the townspeople.

There's a very emotional moment at the end of this series between Wanda and Vision, and between them and their kids (yeah, they have kids... that's a whole other thing). This moment is well done and touching. There's even a bad ass fight between Wanda and the "true... villain"? - of this story. I'll get to her in a sec (There’s a badass Vision fight scene as well).

I loved all of that! But, at the end of the day...

I know Wanda is grieving and all, we all grieve, but we all don't, in our grief, take a whole town hostage, torture the people, all while playing house with our family. That's kinda sick, no??

Are we doing a girl-power thing? or a “witches are people too” thing? or “but she’s doing it all for her family” thing (yeah, they’re not actually real, but whatever)? I don’t know.

I'm not sure that we know what a villain is anymore. It used to be clear - the guy with the beard was the bad guy, or the guy wearing the black outfit was the bad guy, or the people who aren't Americans are the bad guys :)

But, movies like "Joker" and "Deadpool" and Harley's joint have confused some.

Who else would be the villain? There's a character, the villain (i guess), a witch named Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn

Here she is saying “I’m the villain? Really? What about her?!!”

   - she's excellent btw; def the highlight of this show; her and Paul Bettany's hair game.

But, let's compare:

Agatha: 

betrays her coven back in the day, sure, but why you bringing up old shit? 

She allows Wanda to play out this fantasy for a while, and even played along. She could have just killed her when she was ignorant; that's what I would have done. She eventually shows Wanda the truth (granted, she then wants Wanda's power, but hey, everything has a price. And for all we know, she would have used all of that power to... cure the worlds diseases or something... though prob not:). Annnd maybe she killed an imaginary puppy. Convo for another time: if you kill something that's not real, does it matter??

That's it!

She didn't (like Wanda): abduct a town, torture its people, bring Vision back from the dead (kinda), endanger soldiers who were just doing their jobs, create weird fantasies (And did she have sexy time with previously dead, fake Vision? This thing gets even weirder if she did. But, let's not go down that path.) Oh, and she magically punted a black woman (Rambo) the length of a football field just for her asking Wanda some questions.

When the townspeople finally regain their minds (Lord knows how long it's been), they look at her with disdain, and I don't blame them.  And what does Wanda do?? - shrug, put on a hoodie, and fly off - to break into somebody's home and read some devil book.

Where’s cancel culture in this universe? 

I know she made us feel, but I ask again, who's the villain here?

Still Grade A stuff for me (again, I loved this!), but c'mon, people.

We get a glimpse of Captain Marvel 2 as well. My fingers are crossed. I actually liked the first movie. But, many others did not, and one of the reasons - Captain Marvel doesn't have much of a personality, and another - she's too powerful (no risk).

So, to answer the critics, we have Monica Rambeau - another ridiculously super-powered hero, with no personality. So, two unrelatable characters flying around in space, as Sam L Jackson tries not to curse. But, if Marvel can make me care about evil ass Wanda, I'll still hold out hope for Capt Marvel 2.

#wandavision #john praphit #praphitproductions.com #wanda maximoff #elizabeth olsen #paul bettany #praphit #bewitched #disney #Marvel Comics #Movie Reviews #comicbooks #cancel culture #witchcraft #kathryn hahn #rambo #captain marvel 2 #action #mystery

[scottymcgeesterwrites]

Final Fantasy VII Remake Review

Year: 2020

Platform: PS4

I finished this game shortly after posting all my main single-player series Final Fantasy reviews. I was still digesting it and thinking about it to put together my review.

Synopsis:

The Shinra Electric Power Company rules over the city of Midgar, and the eco-terrorists AVALANCHE stop at nothing to try and prevent the life essence of the planet from being used as energy. Barrett, leader of AVALANCHE, hires a mercenary named Cloud Strife for their bombing mission on a Shinra Mako Reactor. Cloud doesn’t care much for the greater cause and only wants his pay. But then, after a mission goes awry, he meets Aerith, a flower girl who is the descendant of the Ancients. He quickly finds himself wrapped up in the greater conflict against Shinra.

Gameplay:

Final Fanatasy VII Remake has one of the best gameplay styles of any Final Fantasy game. It’s that good. It seems like after all these years, this is what Square really wanted to do. Since this was released after Final Fantasy XV, it’s pretty much the successor to its gameplay. While Final Fantasy XV has you more or less spamming the attack button with occasional spell casting and item usage, Final Fantasy VII Remake has you much more involved with the Materia system, abilities, and guarding/evading. One notable example is that Final Fantasy XV always told you when you should guard in order to counter, but Final Fantasy VII Remake has you figure that out on your own.

The abilities are so goddamn flashy and cool during gameplay. Tifa’s moves are quite possibly the most awe-inspiring.

My only complaint is locking onto the enemy during battle. You have to press down on R3 to lock onto an enemy, and I sometimes found that jarring with the camera controls. Sometimes I accidentally disengaged from an enemy and missed an attack. Since your moves are dependent on an Active Time Battle system, you can waste a turn if you get hit while conjuring a spell or taking out an item. That sometimes made me go “REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!”. But in the long run, those were very small gripes. The battles are so much fun.

Since the game follows only the Midgar portion of the story, it’s linear. But you reach sections where you are free to roam around and do sidequests before continuing with the main objective. I’m sure the later releases of the remake will feel much less constrained. But this remake does a good job at expanding upon Midgar without feeling too redundant.

Graphics:

Jesus Christ. This game is gorgeous.

Both in-game graphics and pre-rendered cutscenes. The switch between a pre-rendered cutscene and in-game cutscene has become much more seamless than ever before.

If you remember my Final Fantasy XV review, I mentioned how NPCs and other in-game animations seemed stiff and stilted. Final Fantasy VII Remake takes steps to remedy that. Characters have more fluid movements and everyone’s lips move a lot more. However, lip movements can come off as awkward. My friend was watching me play, and during one in-game cutscene they said “Something looks weird with their lips.” At times, lip movements seem too dynamic when the character is standing relatively still, which comes off looking like Mr. Ed the horse trying to talk.

Despite those small awkward things, the rest of the game is extremely polished. Remember how blocky Final Fantasy VII was? We now finally see these characters and the world of Midgar brought to life in beautiful HD graphics.Like holy shit. Everyone looks so beautiful.

Before I played this game, I was a Tifa stan, but now, ho man, they made Aerith so much more appealing.

SO.

MUCH.

MORE.

APPEALING.

And Tifa shines better than ever. I’m very tempted to just gush about her but here is just a couple enticing gifs.

Imagine playing this game and still thinking gamers are oppressed.

Story:

Final Fantasy VII Remake follows from the start of the original game up until the party leaving Midgar. Square plans to release the rest of the remake later.

I have to say, they made the story a lot more engaging than the original. That may seem like blasphemy, but the dialogue and voice acting was just so damn good. Some of my favorite moments included the banter between Aerith and Cloud. Like I said, I wasn’t into Aerith that much until I played the remake. She’s just so damn cute and charming. One of my favorite parts was when she said, “Shit” and almost fell, after mentioning how she didn’t need help climbing a ladder. Her voice is so lovely and amusing to listen to. The growing romance between her and Cloud doesn’t come off as forced or cringey, because we now spend so much time with Aerith.

Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie have much more important roles in the story. This gives us a greater sense of Avalanche as a ragtag group.

Entire chapters focus on them, especially Jessie. I cringed a bit at Jessie to be honest, despite her popularity. She now comes off as a copy of Aerith in the sense that she comes on strong to Cloud. But really strong. Like “I want that D right now” strong. Cloud has officially become your usual anime boy who is good at everything that can make any woman magically fall in love with him. So that whole thing made me roll my eyes.

There are some new characters inserted, such as the SOLDIER Roche. I thought they were going to do more with him but, apparently not. The new characters can be a bit “meh”, such as Chadley. Johnny isn’t a new character but may as well be since his role is so expanded. He was probably the most annoying, constantly calling Cloud “bro”. That gave me some bad flashbacks of Prompto’s modern-speak in Final Fantasy XV.

The remake adds a certain new plot element that you’re not sure at first where it’s going until it’s revealed at the very end. The ending can be a bit out there, as the original storyline is changed significantly. SIGNIFICANTLY I was curious if this game would make sense to first-timers, but, probably not when you reach the end. The ending heavily relies on you knowing the original game.

My only complaint about the story was how they started the motorcycle chase cutscene. That was my favorite cutscene of the original game, with Cloud driving down the stairs and the group getting into the car. I liken it to the barrel scene in the original Hobbit novel. But like the Hobbit movie, they made the motorcycle scene pretty outrageous. Like so over-the-top that my initial reaction was to scoff at it. It also struck me as awkward, because there were many moments when the bad guys could have shot them but just. . .stood there watching Cloud kick their asses.

Some people may be upset by how the remake ended, while others find it cool. I thought it was cool. But at the same time, now I want an official “remastered” Final Fantasy VII too. Just a game strictly like the original but with vastly improved graphics.

Music:

The music was pure eargasm. There were many moments when I fanboyed screaming “THIS IS THE SONG! YESSS!” They remixed the songs so well, from the battle theme to the Shinra theme, and the Wall Market theme. Everything you loved about the original soundtrack but MORE gusto, more pomp and circumstance.

A couple complaints though.

1 – I think the focus on making the music more orchestrated takes away the mood of the original music. I missed some of the synth and electronic from the original game because it related well to the technological city of Midgar. The synth and electronic featured in the original game gave off a brooding, darker mood.

2 – I didn’t like what they did with the Crazy Motorcycle music.

Notable Theme:

It’s difficult to find pieces of the original soundtrack as of today, because Square is taking them down from YouTube. Still, some people have managed to keep up some of the coolest tracks from this game. Unfortunately, the videos have gameplay footage, which could be spoilers, technically.

I’ll just leave it as this:

The Jenova battle theme is a much longer piece in this game, but it pays off at the final quarter of the song.

Trust me.

Verdict:

The remake does the original justice. We waited so long for this game and it delivered, unlike Final Fantasy XV.

I don’t think a first-timer would really appreciate it though as much as a fan of the original game would. Sure, there’s nothing stopping you from just going into it without knowing the original game, but there are things that one wouldn’t understand unless you played the original game. In that sense, the word “remake” is a bit misleading. Maybe they’re “rebooting” the entire Compilation of Final Fantasy VII? It seems like they’re going for what they did with the newer Star Trek movies, if you catch my drift. But I can’t say for sure exactly where they’re going with it until the next game comes out, but it seems that way to me.

#final fantasy #final fantasy vii #final fantasy vii remake #tifa lockhart #aerith gainsborough #cloud x tifa #cloud x aerith #aerith #tifa #square #onvideogames #video games #final fantasy jessie #jessie avalanche #final fantasy vii remake jessie

[pixelcurious]

I've figured out what it is that doesn't work for me with Wandavision. It's that there's nothing sympathetic about Wanda. They introduce her as this flat, two-dimensional sitcom character, and for the first few episodes she doesn't develop beyond that at all. There's the mystery of what is really going on, but that's just background stuff at first. Then when they reveal she's controlling the illusion and all these people's lives, they still don't give her any depth. She's the protagonist, but it's other characters who develop the story around her.

With Agent Carter there was background story I didn't know, due to not having seen those movies, and so I didn't have the full picture. But it didn't really matter because the character was engaging, and the writing was mostly good. Even though Peggy Carter's entire emotional arc in the first season relied on a guy who wasn't even there, I still cared about her and wanted to know what happened to her.

With Wandavision, again I haven't seen the prior movies (edit: the ones with Scarlet Witch) or read any of the comics but I don't know if that would even help. The problem isn't lack of context; they're providing enough exposition to make up for that. It's that the main emotion Wanda conjures up is vague annoyance. I don't give a rat's ass about her or her stifled grief. There's just nothing engaging about her. She's mayonnaise on white bread.

It says a lot when the best thing about the series so far is the gleeful musical number revealing the show's antagonist.

(I'm also not super fond of the whole "woman with powers goes mad with grief and must be stopped" trope but that's another topic)

EDIT: Just block me if you can't stand my opinions on mcu stuff. When I get around to watching Loki you're not going to like it

#spoilers #mcu

[star-felled]

Cats 2019, but I try fixing the horrible script

Victoria in bag yeah whatever been there done that

Jellicles are and Jellicles do Je

Maybe the Jellicles introduce more of themselves and Misto's like "yeah that's my name lol but I'm also called Quaxo" segwaying into The Naming of Jellicles, OR cut out the song to make room for Pekes and Pollicles. Depends on how much runtime you're willing to have

Have Macavity watching but like not super obvious. He's watching from a distance instead of blatantly talking to Vic this time

Demeter can be worried about trusting Vic but if Munk trusts her then Dem trusts her

Misto's like "oh yeah almost time for the ball" Vic is like "wtf" and Munk explains and leads her to Jenny

NO EATING COCKROACHES

Tugger's still there, Jenny's like "how tf did you get inside my house. stop terrorizing the mice"

Tugger goes and does his song or whatever, Vic's expression is like "wtf is up with him" but Misto just shakes his head and calls him a bore

Tugger go "here Vic lemme show you how to have fun" and Vic lets herself go loose!! (and unfortunately joins Tug's fanclub)

Misto's like "UGH FUCK NO TUGGER NOT ANOTHER KIT (lovingly)" but everything's cancelled by Griz showing up

They do the Griz thing

Maybe Vic tries to touch Griz when Munk gently pulls Vic back, then she asks why Griz isn't cool anymore, but gets interrupted bc NO MORE "WENT WITH MACAVITY" HALF-ASSED EXPLANATION

A local building alarm goes off and Dem's like "MACAVITY" and Vic is like "WHO" and gets dragged off (spoiler alert it wasn't actually Macavity)

When they think they're a safe distance away they start Bustopher Jones but better

Maybe it could be like "ok we get you kits are scared but Jones is a respectful mature man he would take care of you" ((I oh-so desperately want Misto to excitedly agree bc uncle Bustopher hcs are the cutest))

LET MISTO FOLLOW THE MAN AROUND GODDAMMIT

When the rest of the cats are distracted Vic slinks off and meets Jerrie and Teazer. they cause chaos and honestly good on them

I like to think that, instead of the whole Vic getting stuck on bedpost thing, the twins try to bring her through the window but when they land they're caught and get reprimanded by Munk

Misto goes up to Vic like "that was fucking stupid of you now let's go meet ol doot"

Vic is like "uh okay (I've learned not to question things at this point)" and follows them, when she sees Deut she gets that fatherly vibe from him and starts to understand why they trust him

Deut goes "ohoho who do we have here" and when everyone excitedly introduces her he'd like,,, nuzzle her and go "welcome to the clan"

She's mystified and immediately trusts this man with her life cuz who wouldn't

Victoria watches Pekes and Pollicles performance bc it's a bop

Maybe bonding moment between Vic and Deut after the show where he's like "theyre a mess but they try and I love them for it"?

Tugger's like "DAADDDDD CAN WE START YET" and they start dancing,, Vic is all awed and then Deut goes "c'mon you're one of them now" and nudges her forward so she can join

It's a blast but in the middle of it Vic notices Griz in the background, so when everyone else goes to sleep she sneaks off Yet Again, this time Jemima following her cuz curious little kitten

They hear Griz sing and see her try to dance like the others, and they were gonna go invite her but then Deut taps em on the shoulder and says "we gotta wait for the others to accept her" except super vague. the kittens have no clue what he's on about but accepts it anyway cuz it's ol doot

I think keeping the choice be an audition sorta thing is fine, it kinda felt like that in the musical. just no more solos, no more solos ple

They're all just now waking up but Misto and Gus are Extra awake. like y'know when you go downstairs at like 7 am to get cereal, expecting no one else to be there but then There Is. they do that lil talk they do in the movie, dunno what I'd alter there quite just yet? Misto would be less outwardly anxious for sure though, gotta let the boy keep his calm

When it's like "ok who now losers" maybe Misto could start singing for Gus and hand it off to someone else after a line or two? then Gus gets his part and maybe we see some subtle character development coming out from Misto. show don't tell y'know that sorta thing

Gus is like "ok that's cool but I can think of another person to start singing now" and takes a seat when Munk gets the hint to start the next song

SKIMMMBLESHANKSSS THE RAIIILWAAAAY CATTTT THE C

The fake train they build gets fucking destroyed and it's bc MACAVITY

He runs around wreaking havoc, starts fighting with Munk but when Munk puts up a better fight than he expected he kidnaps Deut

Probably would've restrained Deut in some way before running around bc the guy could very easily beat him up

Anyways Macavity retreats and everyone's worried for Munk and Deut

Victoria's like "OH YEAH RIGHT WE HAVE MISTO" and he's like "????? you're asking me to teleport THE HOLY CHRIST HIMSELF??????" and starts mentally panicking

Tugger comes in like "oh but you OUGHT to ask mr mistoffelees the original conjuring cat there can be no dou

Bc he's hyped up Misto brings Deut back first try and gets more confidence in his abilities, we love a character arc

They go back to make the Jellicle Choice but then OH THERES GRIZABELLA and the clan is gonna kick her out but Victoria's like "no let her sing!!" but bc she's new no one cares but then JEMIMA goes "let her sing it's almost time!!! just this one bit plssss" and bc it's Jemima and they love Jemima they let Griz sing

Then she gets picked and cat god takes her away or whatever

Ol doot does the speech but like addressing the clan instead of breaking the 4th wall and then the movie ends and we DON'T have to deal with 10 minutes of end credits

✨ The end ✨

Extra notes / Things I'd change

Add in the bg interaction!!! That's what makes the 1998 version so fun, it allows the chorus cats to have so much personality despite only being bg characters

Pls for the love of all that is holy make the chorus cats more easy to distinguish and recognize, not only do they look different from the costumes of every other production Ever, they also all look the same as one another

If Misto still did that excited thing at the beginning of The Gumbie Cat I'd lose my marbles I think

Let Tugger interact with his dad more!!! Munk got so much interaction with Old Deut in the movie which I LOVED but Tugger got??? Nothing????? I get that Jason Derulo is expensive to keep on set but if you can put that much effort into that audio system you barely even used 4/5 of the functions of, you can spend a little on letting Tugger love his dad

We got so many Misto and Tugger interactions in the 2016 revival, is it too much to ask for that back... . ... .. ..

That's about it I think, I mostly made this for myself bc I've been thinking of making a fic based off this and wanted to give myself an outline :) I really like the idea of giving Victoria a story as to how she joined the jellicles but...... it was butchered so terribly..... .... .........

Anyways!! If you've got anything you wanna say or add on I'd love to hear it :DD (no pressure though ofc ^^)

#cats the musical #cats 2019 #cats victoria #please tell me thats the right tag to use for her ple #long post

[kelsiersshadow]

i knew i shouldn’t have picked up a conjuring of light again cause now i’m done and the series is over and idk if i should start a new book or just ride this book hangover until i have to go to work tomorrow. so i’m gonna word vomit to no one about it to soothe my emotional wounds and also cause the crooked kingdom still has me feeling very irked on the subject of redemption and trauma. deeefinitely read the duology at the wrong age, cause now i have critical thoughts about healing and morally grey characters. obv spoilers for the whole shades of magic series below the cut.

anyway first off can i just say i am in love with the visuals in this series. it’s bloody!!! it’s so very gruesome and i think she handles the characters that get their free will taken from them in a very...i mean i felt like i was literally choking when i read any holland chapters. not just the ones with the danes but obv the ones with the danes. and rhy’s basically entire experience with pain...his devotion to the crown, even though originally he can be read as flippant and casual about his responsibility to rule but from the first book she does him great justice. he doesn’t have magic. so he learns languages and geography and he sneaks out and hangs with anyone and everyone and he forges admiration and love from his people.

im honestly totally enamored with rhy in general i feel like making the shiny happy charismatic puppy of a boy suffer so much was a direct attack on my emotions. and family! idc where you came from you’re my brother and that’s it. the sweetest parts of this series were any time kell and rhy thought about each other.

on a separate tangent i feel like it’s really hard to write the Badass Knife-Wielding Pirate Lady and give her actual faults. obv her commitment issues are on the top of that list but her recklessness is a very close second! sooo many times (esp when she entered the tournament) i felt kell’s level of exasperation. and not in a omg you’re so crazy uwu go off girlboss way but in a omfg lila stop you’re gonna LITERALLY die just hold on for a damn second way. her stubbornness, while i very much admired it, on occasion got annoying in a palpable way and idk i feel like she turned the badass trope on its head and went ok but did you ever consider they’re dumb adrenaline junkies?? it’s very very well done.

the way alucard unfolded was great. at first i was determined to dislike him cause he’s introduced when all i wanted was to find out that lila made her way back to london. and he takes her under his wing and that’s nice but i was waiting for the ulterior motive to drop. and then he’s fleshed out from rhy’s perspective. and you’re like ok wow so you’re cool but you’re a dick. got it. but you didn’t got it!!! he’s got wells of trauma too! his heart is broken! his actions were not his own when he left and he felt like he had to stay away! because no one wanted more than a passing fuck from him!! very well done development i had a great time.

i guess im gonna finish off by talking about kell and lila. like i knew they were ending up together but the way she played it out was glorious. you wait this whole time for them to just be in the same damn room again and then it’s just “hello” “hello” “dance with me”. asjdjfjdjssnjdjjsshhs the ballroom! she wears a dress and it’s not just performative she’s there cause she wants him to SEE the dress!! and boy does he!!! the second book honestly dragged a bit but not in a boring way just in a she has to build up the drama so it’ll go a little slower way.

and then BAM! end of the second book and it hits warp speed. “whatever i am, let it be enough”. to find him, to get to him, to save him. to stop rhy’s echoes as he dies. the entire ojka fight was one of the best lila scenes. then from the moment they’re back together it’s all nonverbal communication and i’ve got your back and the push and pull, the back and forth...god the whole third book. it’s like she knew she spent so much time keeping them apart and now that they’re together every second it’s tender and intense and they’re not questioning anymore. i reread things i had just read cause i wanted to be there and i wanted them to be there just a little while longer. it’s worth noting that i laughed my ass off during “stop fucking with the ship!” i am so grateful she let them laugh together. on the flip side, pairing kell’s stay with me with holland’s right after was evil and amazing.

i loved this series in so many ways. the whole thing was dark and depressing and so very beautiful. and i heard whispers about movies being made which is great 100% want the tumblr edits but im telling you right now if it’s not rated r for gore it’s gonna be terrible. you can skimp on the magic cgi they bleed to make things go boom and you need that

#adsom #i hate that there isn’t one overarching series name #shades of magic #i guess #what the hell do i do with myself now tho #book talk

[astrochiron]

The Signs :: Channel Orange // Frank Ocean

Aries- Sweet Life

“You've had a landscaper and a house keeper since you were born The starshine always kept you warm”

This line refers to an easy life, one of luxury and means. What’s more, this person has had these things since birth, not even earning these things themselves. An Aries rising chart is called natural, as their houses are led by their associated signs, their life tends flows easily and this person has had a similar life.

“So why see the world, when you got the beach? Don't know why see the world, when you got the beach”

Aries is the sign of self and your own experiences that you don't have to reach out for. This person has trouble seeing outside of their world and, in fact, refuses to branch out. They have the “beach” in their own mind allowing them to ignore the things going on around them.

Overall

This song is a challenge to look outside of oneself and your own comforts to empathize and experience the ways of others. Frank wants her to step outside of her privilege and her pretty surroundings to maybe experience something else, something less curated for them. The lyrics imply a sense of immaturity exhibited by the subject, not fueled by the search of fun but by circumstance.

Taurus- Pink Matter

“That soft pink matter Cotton candy, Majin Buu, oh, oh, ohh Close my eyes and fall into you, you, you My God, she's giving me pleasure” close my eyes and fall into you” 

This line provides sensory imagery of softness and pleasure, two things Taurus is associated with. Cotton candy and Majin Buu (a DBZ character) conjuring up safe and comfortable imagery of childhood and happiness. Frank’s moved on to another source of pleasure though, as this line alludes to sex and the pleasure of it. Taurus is associated with the physical pleasure of sex.

“Pleasure over matter” 

Both pleasure and physical mater are associated with Taurus. Taurus is an Earth sign, associated with physical matters like money, possessions, and even your relationship with your physical body. Pleasure is the ultimate goal and that is bolstered by the maintenance of physical means.

Overall

This song’s focus on the body, especially the feminine one, links it to the feminine sign of Taurus. While Virgo is linked with physical health and routine, Taurus shows how we view and worship the body. This song also focuses on desire, another Taurean trope.

Gemini- Thinkin’ Bout You

“A tornado flew around my room before you came Excuse the mess it made, it usually doesn't rain in”

The chaos and air-related tornado is a perfect symbol for Gemini, a restless and powerful force made of fluent thought and free-ranging speech (Air related things). Frank is also lying to this guy, saying his room is messy because of a tornado. I’m not implying Gemini’s lie, but they certainly have fun with the truth more than most signs.

“Since you think I don't love you, I just thought you were cute That's why I kissed you”

This song displays the inquisitive and impulsive nature of Gemini. Frank kissed the guy because he thought he was cute, plain and simple, almost like school kids on the playground. This also displays the dismissal of romantic disinterest (common in the manner of most air signs) for inquisitiveness.

Overall

The title literally has “thinking” in it, which is Gemini’s superpower as the mutable air sign. The whole song is something of a train of thought ramble that Frank is well known for, honestly. The whole song has a childhood vibe, even supported by Frank saying this is about a time when he was 17 or so. Gemini is linked with our formative years and though, 17 is a bit old for Gemini’s range, it’s still cerebrally nostalgic and witty.

Cancer- Forest Gump

“Forrest Gump You run my mind, boy Running on my mind, boy Forrest Gump”

Cancers have a tendency to linger on thoughts, especially the emotional nature of them. I don't think Cancers are crybabies (I'd give that more to Pisces who cry from happiness, frustration and sadness all in the same hour), but they are very emotionally strong and emotionally stubborn. Their emotions are forefront in memory and so is the way Forest made Frank feel.

“Forrest green, Forrest blues I'm remembering you If this is love, I know it's true I won't forget you”

The “Forest blues” points toward Frank being in feelings over a past situation. Whether over something that happened when they were together or over the break-up itself, Frank is sad and a cancer will never forget how someone made them feel.

Overall

This song has a focus on past feelings for someone, not specific memories. Cancers are very subjective and, instead of remembering facts about a memory, they'd be remembering how they were feeling during the time. As a bonus, the song is  named after an older movie which was itself based in nostalgia.

Leo- Super Rich Kids

“Real love, I'm searching for a real love”

Leos are associated with romance and unconditional love. Their search for joy and the uninhibited feeling of childhood makes them crave and seek true love, sometimes at the detriment of their well being, but aways for the better in the end. No matter how unhealthy, these two searching for genuine love from one another, though finding temporary joy in drugs.

“Caddy-smashing, bratty ass He mad, he snatched his daddy's Jag And used that shit for batting practice”

Earl’s whole rap discusses the more self-destructive traits of Leo. This line in particular shows the sometimes self-centered nature, expressing their anger by inflicting pain on others. Leos are very expressive and, despite their genial nature, are still passionate fire signs. This also a very childish expression of emotion, and our inner-child is linked with this sign.

Overall

Immaturity is often a negative trait associated with fire signs. Leo’s exhibit this immaturity when they may make bad decisions trying to seek love and acceptance, as well as looking for fun and enjoyment in the wrong places. And while not outright said, the subjects of this song seem to blessed (or cursed) with the fame and fortune associated with Leo.

Virgo- Lost

“And I just wanna know Why you ain't been going to work Boss ain't working you like this He can't take care of you like this”

This line display’s Virgo’s focus on work and duty. It also exhibits their often gently direct nature. This is very much a line a Virgo would say to their out-of-work partner, “This place is a mess! And I just wanna know; why you ain’t been going to work?” Virgos also take great care of their partner, even to the extent of being servile at times. He’s taking care of her and giving her a job.

“Hand me my triple weight So I can weigh the work I got on your girl”

Frank’s weighing out his product, showing the minutiae of his drug life. The song could focus on all the stuff he could buy for her, selling all these drugs, or even getting high on them himself, but instead he discusses weighing it up and strapping it to her. Frank employs this girl as a drug mule, being her boss and her lover; providing her employment and care (6th house).

Overall

Frank shows Virgo’s tendency to get caught up in work and the money coming in as opposed to the things that can be done with the money. Frank is always selling to give himself and the girl a better life, every drug run aways being the last one, but never really being the last one. The woman shows Virgo’s dedication to their partner, disregarding their own safety or comfort for their love.

Libra- Pilot Jones

“You're the dealer and the stoner With the sweetest kiss I've ever known”

This line represents the dichotomy of the user and the supplier. She’s both the source of his addiction and she enjoys the outcome of the addiction herself. This shows’s Libras’s tendency to be all things to all people. The last part also points toward Libra’s geniality and tendency to cover up ills and pains with kisses and sweet words.

“But if I got a condo on a cloud Then I guess you can stay at my place”

Despite all the bad decisions and toxicity, Frank is sayin that if he’s in a good place, she will be too. If he gets a raise, she benefits; if he buys a cheesecake, she gets a slice, if not half. When Libra’s are happiest, they want their partner there too, even if their partner was the reason for their unhappiness sometimes.

Overall

This song equates drugs with love, a metaphor I'd definitely associate with Libra. They don't need to be in a relationship, don't get me wrong; but it feels good. Librans lacking in self-expression or happiness or even stimulation, may turn to relationships just out of habit, even if they’re not with a “good” partner or one that is ultimately good for them. Frank is laid back in this song, allowing her to guide his high and really the whole relationship, taking Libra’s laid back and often lax attitude.

Scorpio- Sierra Leone

Spendin' too much time alone (And I just ran outta Trojans) Horses gallop to her throne

We all know about Scorpio’s focus on sex and the intimate connection formed behind it. This includes the first part of this line, as Scorpios tend to have intense relationships, often most intense in solitude with partner. This obviously doesn't involve only sex, but the intimate moments shared between two lovers when by themselves. 

“And a new day will bring about the dawn And a new day will bring another crying babe into the world”

Scorpio is linked with self-transformation, and the imagery of the new day bringing the dawn paints the picture of the whole world being renewed, as well as specifically the characters of this song and their evolutions. The last part of this line points to the birth of the characters’ child. The ultimate rebirth and the ultimate result of Scorpio’s sex and alone time, is a birth itself.

Overall

This song discusses an alternate Frank that got a girl pregnant young. It focuses on how different he’d be and how his life would be. This hypothetical thought experiment is very a very Scorpio thing to me, analyzing “what ifs” and “might be’s”. This song also focuses on the transformation of the characters, especially Frank, from stupid teenaged lovers to responsible parents by the end.

Sagittarius- Monks

“Mosh pits and bare chest Stage diving sky diver Spray the crowd with cold water Now it's mosh pits and wet tits I think I need a cold shower”

This whole verse gives Sagittarian vibes. Sag is ruled by jovial and beneficially social Jupiter. Each line exudes freedom, fun and physical exploration. The parties, lewd behavior, and stimulating music would all be perfect for Sags huge energy and need for experiences.

“African girl speaks in English accent Likes to fuck boys in bands Likes to watch Westerns And ride me without the hands”

This song represents the foreign interests of Sagtttarius. They love accents and different cultures and foreign people (romantically as well as platonically). There’s actually a hodgepodge of cultures represented with the African girl and her English accent with an interest in rock or grunge bands who watches American western movies and an... expansive physical repertoire. 

Overall

This song chronicles a meeting with a groupie, which gives to Sag’s rockstar vibe. Traveling countries, writing songs, and positively affecting masses are all things that Sagittarius is interested in. The groupies, they also probably wouldn't mind. As for the title, a monk, as defined by Oxford is “a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.” While the latter art of this definition sounds more like a Capricorn, evolved Sag’s are very monk-like once they’ve found their cause and their moral path.

Capricorn- Pyramids

“We'll run to the future, shining like diamonds In a rocky world, rocky-rocky world Our skin like bronze and our hair like cashmere As we march to the rhythm on the palace floor”

This line represents Capricorns focus on the future. Frank aims to be decked in gems, sun kissed and confidently walking even in a rocky world. Like Capricorn, he aims to dominate his environment and get the best out of it to his own benefit. He’s focused on improving themself and being presented as prestigious and as a king.

“The way you say my name makes me feel like I'm that nigga but I'm still unemployed You say it's big but you take it, ride cowgirl”

Capricorn’s get off on respect. Capricorn is one of those signs that has a link to sex, but primarily because of the power of it. She says his name like he’s the best, she compliment’s his assets, even if they’re still not too big for her. Even though he’s unemployed, he's still the head of household while they’re having sex. This points toward Capricorn’s sense of joy coming from others’ good perceptions of them, even if it’s not the right one. He’s broke, he may not have the biggest penis, and he may not even be the only one, but she makes him feel like all of those things aren't true.

Overall

Though metaphorical, this song focuses on history and royalty. Cleopatra may have been a Capricorn by some calculations and her outright rule of an empire as woman would support that. She was intelligent and business-minded and well-known. This song also shows a shift in status typically associated with Saturn and Capricorn. Though Saturn typically brings slow-but-sure progression, if the lessons it presents us aren't learned from and taken into account, it can take us down as high as it would drive us up. The character in this song goes from queen Cleopatra to Cleopatra working weekends at the Pyramid. Both demand attention, beseech respect, and accumulate wealth, though society sees them so differently.

Aquarius- Bad Religion

“And you say "Allahu akbar" I told him, "Don't curse me" "Bo Bo, you need prayer" I guess it couldn't hurt me “If it brings me to my knees, it's a bad religion, ooh’

The “bad religion” here shows the Aquarian distrust of religion. The driver tries to bless him, but he isn't interested in spiritual intervention, even though he did mention demons earlier in the song. Aquarians aren’t necessarily interested in or focused on religion because of the typical outright devotion involved in it. It’s a turn off for Aquarians and Frank is associating this with the unrequited love he's experiences with his crush.

‘This unrequited love To me, it's nothin' but a one-man cult”

I have a long analysis behind this next statement that I’m willing to back up one day but: Aquarians are attracted to odd social constructs especially things like cults. Every Aquarian I know has expressed interest in cults, dictatorships, or supreme leadership in the New World Order. That being oddly said, this line points toward Frank seeing himself as a worshiper in one of those cults and he wants the hell out. 

Overall

In this song we see how Frank made his love for this person his God and having it unrequited either caused or further proved his own negative feelings toward the whole idea of devotion and love. Aquarians also aren’t known for expressing their feelings in a conventional sense. Instead of going to a therapist and having to discuss feeling or going to a confidant and having to burden a friend or expose yourself to them, Frank chose to make his taxi driver his shrink, since he’s paying him anyway.

Pisces- Crack Rock

“You don't know how little you matter until you're all alone In the middle of Arkansas with a little rock left in that glass dick”

I’ve noticed that Pisceans have a bit of an inferiority-complex. This is typically portrayed a martyrdom but can even be expressed as. complete feeling of inadequacy and ineffectuality. This is due to their more tendency to outwardly exude peace even if they are in distress. This line also explicitly mentions crack, an extremely addictive substance. Pisces does have a link to addictions, though crack is bit extreme. We could replace crack with any momentarily-good but terminally-bad thing like constant sex, alcohol, less deleterious drugs, or even sleep and food. 

“Don't no one hear a sound Don't no one disturb the peace for riot Don't no one disrupt nirvana Don't no one wanna blow the high”

This line points out how Pisces tends to zone out and escape, especially when the world is a bit too much. Sleep is a common one, as Pisceans tend to have amazing dreams that likely beat a shitty or stressful life/situation. Nirvana, the ultimate escape, is associated with Pisces. They’re constantly trying (whether purposefully or subconsciously) to connect with the Great Other or the Universe or God. Anything blowing their high or disturbing their nirvana is cut off.

Overall

Frank said that he sung this song so it would sound like a smoker singing it. He wanted the fractured breath to show a long past and pain, as well as the self-abuse often an unintentional result of substance abuse. “Crack Rock” could also speak of a physical crack in a rock, separating from himself from the ones he loves due to the addiction. Isolation is common theme for Pisces.

check your moon sign (for the song that makes you comfortable and puts you in your emotions), sun sign (the song that makes you happy and the one you ride around to) and venus sign (the one that speaks to your inner artist).

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