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*AHEM* Favorite Undertale character, everyone?
-Frye
(It's was taking way too long to draw so text post. So sorry for no drawing.)
Rex, Glitch, and Cyber : Sans
Skeeter and Splash: Papyrus!
Ghost, Neo, and Gyro: Undyne
Asher, Lydia, and Spade: Chara
Azure, Wick (sign language), and Flame: Frisk!
Hex: Toriel
Orion: Asriel Dreemurr
Monochrome: I don't know what Undertale is.
Dusty: Flowey
Pumkin: Alphas
Felix: Asgore
Ryder: Mettaton
Velvet: Mad Mew Mew
Scamp: Temmie
Eclipse: Glad Dummy
Blotch: Napstablook (also my favorite)
Skye, Jackson, Neko, and Shadow: Parsnik
(I think that's every character. Um, tell me if I missed any. Hey undertale fan @crystalthefox69 , what's your favorite undertale character?)
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cicada-candy · 4 months
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Jaegers, and their Rangers
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Coyote Tango; Capt. Carol Danvers and Capt. Maria Rambeau
first of the rangers done woo
i was going to do the Jaegers for all of them but that is So Much Work. So im just gonna do the AU specific jaegers instead
(i.e. Zarathos, Hell Charger, Iron Spider, Moon Knight, Widow Maker and Maybe the Winona Ryder. i am swinging wildly on whether or not i like that one adsdsdffdsfd)
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roadtogracelandx45 · 10 months
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To Update/ Coming soon- June 14th- August 31st
** means smut
Admiral's Daughter- part 1, 2 and 3- Top Gun Maverick ff, Chasing Angels series. 2 Hangman/ Bianca/ Rooster, 3 Dagger Squad, 1. Bianca, Hangman, Coyote, and Phoniex.
Baby I Do,- Part 2* ,3*, 4,5- Elvis- Burnin' Love series- Elvis/ Sylvie
Little White Church- One Shot- Elvis- Stand alone- Elvis/Sylvie
Cowboy Take Me Away- Parts *2 and 3- Top Gun Maverick FF- Chasing Angels series- Hangman/Bianca
Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy*- One shot- Yellowstone- Angel of Mercy Series- Lee Dutton/ Spencer Abbott
Just Dance- Part 1, 2*,3*,4* - Top Gun Maverick FF- Chasing Angels series- Hangman/Bianca
Wouldn't It Be Nice- One shot- Supernatural- Darkest Before the Dawn Series- Dean/Ellie
Secrets That Are Meant- one shot* Supernatural- Secrets That Are Meant To Kept Series- Sam/ Dean- Wincest
To Be Kept- One Shot*- Supernatural- Secrets That Are Meant To Kept Series- Ellie/Dean/Sam
Need You To Know- One shot*- Supernatural- Secrets That Are Meant To Kept- Ellie/Dean
Be My Baby Tonight- Part 1, Part 2*, Part 3, Part 4*- Avengers, Only Fools Rush Series- Steve/ Lennon, Bucky/ Lennon
Saturday's Alright For Fighting- One Shot- Fast Saga- Life in The Fastlane Saga- Vince/Sophie
On The Outside- Parts 3, 4,5,6 The Outsiders- On The Outside- implied Soda/Mattie
Game Changers- Part 2, 3,4,5.6- The Mighty Ducks- Game Changers series- Adam Banks/ Ava Bombay
I Kissed A Girl- One Shot*- Fast Saga- Life In The Fastlane Saga- Letty/ Sophie
California Girls- One Shot*- Top Gun Maverick- Chasing Angels- Phoniex/ Bianca
Courage Under Fire- Band of Brothers- Courage Under Fire Series- Bill/Olivia, Olivia/ Joseph Liebgott, Bill/ May Jenkins Parts 1, 2, 3*,4,5
Burnin' Love- Elvis- Burnin' Love Series- Elvis/Sylvie- Parts 5,6,7,8,9,10
Chasing Angels- Top Gun Maverick- Chasing Angels Series- Rooster/ Bianca, IceMav, Hangman/ Bianca, Hangman/ Phoniex, Phoneix/ Bianca. Parts 2, 3*, 4*,5,6,7
Should Be Me- Band of Brothers- Courage Under Fire series- what if- part 2- Bill/ Olivia
Charming Town- Sons of Anarchy- Charming Town Series- Jax/Ryder- Parts 7,8, 9*,10*,11*,12
I Don't Dance But For You- Top Gun Maverick- Chasing Angels one shot- Rooster Bianca-
Only Fools Rush In- Captain America- Only Fools Rush in Series- Parts 2,3,4,5*,6*,7*,8,9,10- Bucky/Hannah. Steve/Peggy
Under False Pretenses- Band of Brothers Mafia AU- Under False Pretense series- Liebgott/ Olivia, Dick/Olivia/Nixon part 2*,3*,4*,5*,6,7,8*,9*,10*
Are You Going My Way- Band of Brothers College AU- Are You Going My Way Series- Lewis/ Olivia, Buck/Olivia, Liebgott/Oliva, Bill/Olivia etc Part 2*, Part 3, Part 4*,5,6*
Please, I Need You- Chicago PD- Thin Blue Line series- Jay Libby one shot
Got You- Chicago PD x Blue Blood crossover- Jayx Libby- parts 4*, 5*, 6, 7
Don't Stop Believing- Chicago Fire x Blue Crossover- Kelly Severide. Libby Reagan- Parts 2,3,4,5,6
Through The Heart- S.W.A.T- Luca x Josie Kay- parts 4,5,6,7,8
Star Crossed Lovers- Twilight- Star Crossed Lovers series- Rosalie/Emmett/ Lily parts 1,2,3,4,5
Hearts Made of Glass- Twilight All Human- Lily/Edward- Parts 2,3,4,5
Life In The Fastlane- Fast Saga- Vince/Sophie, Dom/Sophie, Letty/Sophie, Dom/Letty, Mia/Brian- Parts 7*,8*,9,10,11
Girl from Barstow- Fast Saga- Life In The Fastlane series- One shot-
Thin Blue Line- One Chicago/Law and Order SVU/Blue Bloods crossover- Parts 2,3,4
Winter's Gate- Game of Thrones- Winter's Gate series- Robb Stark/Jonlynn- Parts 4, 5*, 6
Homeward Bound- Game of Thrones- Winter Gate series- Robb Stark/ Jonlynn- Part 2,3, 4
Second Chances- Lord of The Rings/The Hobbbit- Second Chances series- Legolas/Ilianna/ either Fili or Kili- Part 2, 3,4
Royals- Harry Potter- Royals Series- Fred/Celeste. George- part 1,2,3,4,5
Puzzle Pieces- Triple Frontier- Miller Brothers/OFC parts 1,2,3, 4
Mine now. Sons of anarchy- Jax/Ryder one shot
Night Terrors - Winter Solider and the Falcon- Bucky/Lennon one shot
Sweet as Georgia Peach- Band of Brothers- prequel story to Courage Under Fire. Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Oh My, My Love- Elvis- Two Shot- part 1, part 2
London Blue- Band of Brothers- one shot- Liebgott/ Liv- set after D-Day
London Grey- Band of Brothers- one shot- Nixon/Liv
Undercover- One Chicago- parts 2,3,4
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kaleidoscopexsighs · 9 months
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thank you for the tags @fruityindividual and @spindrifters 💘
Make a 24-hour poll with the names of your WIPs and then for whichever wins, write one sentence for every vote it gets.
tagging: @kaaaaaaarf @worldenough-and-time @strezzlecki @achilleslikespeas @ryder-the-writer
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simplegenius042 · 2 months
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Fallout New Vegas OC - Ryder (The Courier Six)
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Here's my Courier for Fallout New Vegas, simply known as Ryder, whose past as of this day remains as mysterious to Doc Mitchell as the doctor's kindness is to Ryder. What she does know is that she is a long-time courier for Mojave Express, has been all over America's wasteland, had gotten the newest package, a platinum chip, to deliver to one Robert Edwin House in the Strip of the Mojave, then got intercepted by Benny, shot in the head and finally left for dead. Ryder's only goal is to retrieve the platinum chip (preferably with as little bloodshed as possible, for reputation sake), deliver the package to House, get paid, and move on in life. Though she finds out that's easier said than done, much to her annoyance.
Ryder is the sixth courier chosen to transport the platinum chip to House, a beautiful and fashionable 35-year-old woman at the height of six feet and short hair. Healthy and energetic, she's naturally adapted to the harshness of the Wasteland, having been born in it. She has average strength, dexterity and hygiene, though after receiving implants at Big MT, she becomes a sort of cyborg, so the latter out of the three is less necessary, though habit has still stuck with her.
Ryder has learned many things over her time traveling as a courier, and though she doesn't remember what age she started, she is well known to have begun messaging before couriering at a younger age than expected, so some of the lessons didn't leave her despite the amnesia from the bullet. Ryder is extremely persuasive in bartering and mediating for a compromise, highly literate to the point she learned several languages, including old Latin, and has quite the creative mind. Practically a chef, engineer, soldier and survivalist in all but name, Ryder has lived and traveled around long enough for her mind to ingrain any information it could on how best to adapt and survive out in the Wasteland, Mojave desert, and using the communities environment against anybody looking to do her wrong. Ryder has got Rizz and Luck in her cards, though her perception can never predict ambushes (as seen with Benny and Caesar's Legion), and her communication, while good, isn't always reliable as she relies on her charm rather than intent. Stealth gets her around decently enough, and though she's not able to understand children, she can get the gist of their wants and needs, especially if they're vocalized. For whatever reason though, nature hates her, with the exception of dogs (not coyotes), especially Rex and Roxie.
Intelligent and sharp-witted, Ryder doesn't at all mind her life, and is satisfied with the choices she's made thus far (especially in her mid-thirties), and couldn't be happier with the experiences she's had (except for the Sierra Madre... she don't talk about the Sierra Madre) and the friends she made along the way. Confident and passionate in doing her job right, House could not have asked for a better professional courier, especially one who's pretty funny (though he'd never admit it). Ryder's spirituality is only really based on what she's seen thus far, and she'd never admit it to either of them, but Joshua and Daniel's words had stuck with her, even when she tends to ignore some of the advice. Ryder's patience has thinned with experience and being shot in the head by a checkered shirt prick. Anxiety though is barely a thought before she brushes it aside.
Ryder is mean, but she hides it behind a veil of professional courtesy, and depending she's dealing with, she can either brave the horrors of the desert or panic at the sight of nuclear warheads counting down in front of her very eyes. Pacifism and violence is merely a choice she must pick from if she finds herself in what her companions like to call "a self-inflicted pickle", which can also be said for her moments of thinking things through and her moments of throwing caution to the wind. Ryder loves debates, because she can either be potentially swayed over by words or continuously drag out the conversation until her opponent forfeits, depending on the reward at the end. She has so very few moments of idealism, she's mostly got a pragmatic mind (when it doesn't bury itself in the sand). Ryder is frugal to the extreme, hoarding her wealth so she has it on hand just in case, and only buying the necessities for her quests. Ryder likes both the indoors and outdoors, as long as there's something to explore (and steal). Yeah no, her poker face isn't that of a distinguished lady of the White Glove society, it is the "honest" mask of a woman who's seen it all to not be deterred by some jerks wearing hockey garments. Ryder is ambitious, possessive of her belongings (and lovers), stubborn to a fault, decisive on how to deal with situations to the point of sabotaging others so things go her way, and is a perfectionist in her profession.
Wealthy and horny, Ryder does have connections with faces that should be familiar but can't remember because of Benny. She never lets him live it down. She even gets Yes Man onboard of never letting Benny live it down (the robot may have had planned out her ambush, but he wasn't the one who shot her in the head and fail to kill her, so he gets a free pass). Her charisma rivals her aggression and competitive nature. She is generous to a healthy extent, helping others whenever she thinks its best to or if it benefits her, though her empathy is quite low, so better have some caps ready to give, or something to trade (possessions, discounts, information, etc). Ryder is deceptive towards everyone (only showing everyone a piece of herself rather than her whole self), and only follows the words of whoever is more practical to work with and can pay her better. She isn't leader material... but she is partner material. Politeness and rudeness really depend on the situation she's in, just as the same as her investment in the politics of the NCR and the Mojave in general, not that she is unwilling to help make change, as long as she benefits from it in some way and doesn't harm her in the long run. Cool, flirty, cute and obedient to the brim, not to mention fun, capable of "forgiveness" even at her scariest, who couldn't ask more in a self-serving master manipulator.
As stated before, her beliefs only go as far from what she's experienced in the desert, and even though the Mormons may have said some things that try to break through her thick skull, she wouldn't say she believes in higher powers, even less fate and destiny (no matter how many cryptic projecting monologues Ulysses throws at her). However, she's definitely a believer in magic, because there are things even science is perplexed about her experiences in the Wasteland, and the Mojave. She thinks there is someone worth loving out there waiting for her, but she just hasn't met them yet. Ryder has lived long enough as a courier (before and after the incident with Benny) to understand that simply labelling things as "good" and "evil" is reductive and often times ignoring the cracks in other factions. However she won't deny there are some truly evil, repulsive and selfish people out there, like Vulpes, Cook-Cook and Domino, just to name a few. However, due to her experience and miracles she's faced out in the Mojave, she definitely believes in luck.
Ryder's top priotities is to establish power with whoever is the most organised and strongest faction, ensure her fame is concrete and reputation clean, while keeping her wealth well-accommodated. Her health and praise comes next, with carrying out justice and finding out truth coming next, including ensuring other's opinion on her is anything but negative. Though she initially saw her companions and lovers as anything more than convenient allies or tools, she won't deny, she's grown on them, and would prefer not having them die on her. Though putting her in a situation where she must choose between her ambitions and the only people who've spent time enough to not abandon her immediately, it would be a rather sadistic choice to put her through, and a difficult one at that.
Her SPECIAL stats include:
Strength (5), Perception (6), Endurance (8), Charisma (7), Intelligence (9), Agility (6) and Luck (10).
Tag Skills include:
Speech, Repair, Barter, Guns and Survival.
Main Perks:
Better Criticals, Black Widow, Cherchez La Femme, Jury Rigging, Terrifying Presence and Heave, Ho! Demolition Expert.
Traits she has include:
Wild Wasteland and Good Natured (ironically).
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crinkled-emotions · 2 months
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Day 29: Daggers adopting baby aviators
I forgot that I'd already put this on my AO3! (I cbf tagging, that'll be fixed now)
This is only the first chapter of... four I think? I have three finished so far. I'll publish the remainder once I finish days 30 and 31
How crazy is it that it's February- I still don't want to talk about it 😂
I finally did my make up exam this morning and I'm tired as hell considering I didn't get home from work until 11:45 last night but it's done and I feel surprisingly okay about it? I refuse to jinx it though.
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“Do you think she’s scary?”
“Who?”
“Captain Trace. Phoenix.”
Juliette “Cowgirl” Ryder snorted, doing up the zip on her flight suit before turning to Zoe “Pigtails” Harries.
“She’s not scary; she’s terrifying.”
Pigtails’ eyebrows shot up under her bangs and Cowgirl laughed.
“I heard there’s never a dull moment in hers and Captain Floyd’s class. C’mon, let’s go, I don’t want to be late to Admiral Mitchell’s debrief.”
Cowgirl and Pigtails left the women’s change rooms, bumping into the other members of their TOPGUN class on the way. Benjamin “Shades” Kerner was waiting on the opposite wall to the door; Hudson “Posh” Miller, Cooper “Curse” James, Wesley “Titanium” Torres and Aaron “Soggy” Scott weren’t far behind him.
“Remember; show no fear,” Soggy hissed to the rest of his team as they all grabbed their notebooks and manuals to head into the hangar. Their eyebrows raised when they realised the Daggers were already standing up the front of the classroom, looking as much the elite squad they were.
“I think I just peed a little,” Titanium confessed as he slipped past Cowgirl with a hand on her arm. The moment they were all seated they heard footsteps and faced forward, already nervously sweating. It was TOPGUN; everyone was sweating.
“Good morning, aviators.”
The man, the myth.
The legend.
Admiral Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.
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“Phoenix, you do realise there are separate changing rooms for a reason right?”
“Nothing I haven’t seen before. Seresin!”
Phoenix dodged Rooster’s arm, catching Hangman by the arm and pinning him to the lockers. For a woman standing at 5’7, she was surprisingly strong. Well, not surprising, considering her career.
“Repeat after me; I know I just came off paternity leave and I’m missing my baby but I will not be an asshole to these kids.”
“I- what? Slow down, I’m sleep deprived.”
Phoenix sent him a look and he groaned.
“Okay, fine. I know I just came off paternity leave and I’m missing my baby and wife but I will not be an asshole. Happy?”
“It’ll do. Now show me the photos!”
The Daggers all gathered around to see the photos of Hangman’s daughter- his first but by far not the first of the Dagger group. It had been eight years since the Dagger mission and it felt like they’d gone through major life changes one after another.
First, they’d all been promoted within three weeks of one another. Then again. And again, until they were all Captains. Next, the baby boom.
Payback and Coyote were already in long term relationships prior to the uranium mission but they’d married and had three kids between them (Payback’s wife had twins) within a year; Coyote and his wife had a beautiful baby boy and Payback had shown off their twin boy and girl with pride. Bob had snuck off to Florida to marry his boyfriend of three years, apparently waiting for him to come home from the mission, and they’d happily adopted a little girl after their 1 year anniversary. They were now talking about surrogacy. Fanboy had met a beautiful woman one night at the Hard Deck and they’d stayed together long enough to have their son, but it hadn’t worked out for a multitude of reasons. They were now great friends and had the poster for good co-parenting. Rooster, to everyone’s surprise, had a long term girlfriend back in Virginia Beach and she’d flown out to be with him in San Diego. They tried to start a family for almost two years without any luck, going through a couple of miscarriages, before they finally had their eldest son. He’d taken it hard but respected it when they started talking about not having another baby, only to find out his wife was pregnant when their baby wasn’t even three months old. Their daughter was born the month before their son turned 1 and the Daggers never let him forget it. Hangman was probably still laughing about it somewhere.
Even Phoenix took a breath and let herself find happiness. She cried for three days straight when she found out she was pregnant but Maverick had been quick to reassure her that her job would be waiting for her when she was ready to come back to work. She had her second baby- another boy to Rooster’s amusement- the previous summer.
Hangman had taken the six weeks paternity leave then a little extra when he saw the way his wife was struggling with recovering and caring for their new baby. It wasn’t her fault at all, it had been revealed she was suffering from severe anxiety prior to the birth and it had only worsened afterward. The last thing he wanted to do was stress her out more and he didn’t even have to beg Maverick who signed the paperwork for more time off without question.
“Daggers, let’s get a move on!” Maverick called into the change room and they all exchanged a look, scrambling to grab their helmets and go.
“Hey, Tasha, before I forget... thanks for coming by and helpin’ out, we both really appreciated it.”
Phoenix bumped Hangman’s waist.
“Yeah. You got it.”
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The younger aviators were already seated when the Daggers walked up to the podium between the seats. They stood to either side of the lectern, leaving Maverick to do the introductions. Nervous energy was electric in the air, and Bob leaned over to whisper to Phoenix.
“Wonder if Mav’s gonna toss the manual again.”
“God I hope not, they’re expensive as fuck,” Phoenix replied. They shared a smile then returned to standing to attention when they heard those familiar footsteps. The younger team members stood as well, backs straight and hands by their sides. Maverick appeared, walking up the aisle himself to settle in front of the lectern.
“Good morning, aviators. My name is Admiral Pete Mitchell, callsign Maverick.”
“Mav,” Rooster prompted between his teeth.
“Thank you, Rooster. I’m also the Air Boss for this Naval Base, so everyone here reports to myself and your designated Captains. From left to right we have Captain Trace, callsign Phoenix. Captain Floyd, callsign Bob. Captain Fitch, callsign Payback and Captain Garcia, callsign Fanboy. Captain Machado, callsign Coyote, and Captain Seresin, callsign Hangman. Lastly Captain Bradshaw, callsign Rooster. Welcome to TOPGUN.”
The Daggers watched the reactions in the room and internally smirked to themselves. They’d worked hard to be here, they deserved to be a little cocky.
“First thing’s first; I assume you’re all familiar with the jet manual?”
“Yes sir,” echoed around the room and Maverick hummed, holding up the manual. Phoenix internally grimaced.
The manual went into the bin.
“Forget it. My version of TOPGUN means we’re going to use our brains and we’re going to test the limits of our aircraft; but we’re going to make sure we’re doing it in a way that means we’re not risking ourselves in the process.”
It may have been thirty-six years since his dad died but Rooster still dropped his gaze to his boots for a split second. Hangman bumped his shoulder and Rooster nodded at him, attention back on Maverick’s speech. The others would probably check on him later.
“Alright, team; gear up and get out there. You’ll be doing a hop with two Captains; three if it’s a two-seater. Keep your eyes open and don’t look down. Dismissed.”
The TOPGUN students scrambled out the door and Maverick glanced around the Daggers.
“Scared ‘em, right?”
“Ah c’mon, Mav,” Rooster said, “be nice. Ground crew hates cleaning out puke, you do know that right?”
“Thanks, Bradley,” Maverick deadpanned. The team all fell in behind him as he made an exit out of the classroom.
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A few days passed and the Daggers had taken every opportunity to wipe the floor with the new kids; there had been plenty of panicked sounds and pushups. So many pushups.
“Hey, Shades, wait up!”
Shades whipped around, finding Rooster jogging up to him. He paused mid-step, waiting for the older man to catch up.
“I wanted to ask; have we met?”
“I’m not sure, sir. Have you served in Oceania or Milwaukee?”
Rooster’s eyebrows furrowed.
“Well, no, but I was actually referring to- uh.”
“Uh?”
“Ron Kerner... any relation?”
Shades’ face softened and he lifted his sunglasses from his eyes to prop them on top of his head.
“My grandfather on my mom’s side; kinda saved her ass and then mine too. Why?”
“Huh. Uh, your grandfather was one of my dad’s best friends. Crazy- hey, your mom’s Maya right? How’s she doing?”
Benjamin shrugged.
“Fine, I think. We don’t talk all that often, I don’t think she loves the idea of me being here.”
“My mom didn’t either.”
It just fell out of Rooster’s mouth, the fact he’d wrangled out of Maverick after the mission under the premise of tears and begging to know the truth. Benjamin frowned.
“Oh, no, we’re just... it’s personal.”
“I get that.”
A pregnant pause. Finally, Rooster cleared his throat.
“Thanks for clearing that up. You’re dismissed.”
“Yes sir.”
Shades returned to walking down the hallway whilst Rooster reached for his phone and flicked through his contacts.
“Hey Mav. No, I’m fine- can you meet me in your office? I need to have a look at Shades’ file. No- yeah, Benjamin. Kerner? Yeah, okay. Thanks.”
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“Captain Trace?”
Phoenix glanced up at the call of her name, smiling at the younger women standing by the door.
“Hey guys; how’s it going? Please, Phoenix is fine.”
Cowgirl and Pigtails hesitantly stepped into the room and Phoenix finished fixing her boot, standing in front of them.
“Everything okay?”
“How do you do it?” Pigtails blurted, “be a kickass naval aviator, keep up with the boys’ club and be a mom?”
Phoenix blinked. Snorted.
“Well, uh, I don’t always. I have a great husband and we talk openly, and the guys here aren’t so bad. Don’t worry about Captain Seresin, he’s gone soft in his old age.”
“Isn’t he only 38?”
“Good answer, we’re the same age. What can I do for you two?”
“Nothing, we just- uh. You’re kind of a legend at the academy, Phoenix... it’s surreal to be learning from someone like you and we’re really grateful for this opportunity.”
Phoenix smiled.
“Thank you, that’s really sweet of you to say.”
As she headed for the exit Pigtails and Cowgirl followed like lost puppies, finally taking the opportunity to confirm some gossip.
“Phoenix, we were wondering if you knew how Captain Bradshaw got his callsign?”
Phoenix snorted.
“I gave it to him.”
They stared. Gobsmacked. Phoenix sighed.
“Okay no, it’s nothing like that... did you guys ever hear about the can opener on Suits?”
Cowgirl and Pigtails exchanged a look, and Phoenix grinned.
“Exactly; no one knows except me and Harvey Specter.”
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“They’ve been staring for, like, five minutes, man.”
“Were we ever like that?”
“You were worse. For the record.”
Hangman and Coyote jolted apart when Maverick interrupted their gossip session, glaring at the Admiral.
“Maverick, why the sneak attack?” Hangman complained. Maverick grinned, gesturing toward Posh and Curse who were standing off to the side in the dining hall, pretending they weren’t staring at Hangman and Coyote from a distance.
“You could ask them if they wanted to eat with you,” Maverick suggested. Hangman scoffed and Coyote grimaced, which earned a snort.
“Okay, c’mon you two, I’ve read your files and you two weren’t angels at TOPGUN either. The least you could do is make sure they’re adjusting to this okay. It’s elite training, they’re probably scared as hell.”
“I wasn’t, I got in there and I kicked ass,” Hangman rebutted, but the hand on his shoulder stopped him from walking away.
“Those two are from the same town, they spend all their free time together and Posh is Curse’s wizzo. Ringing any bells?”
“I’m not his wizzo,” Hangman complained at the same time as Coyote sighed.
“Yes, sir. We’ll go make sure they’re handling it alright.”
“That’s what I want to hear. Report back if there’s any issues.”
“Thanks Mav.”
Maverick went to merge back into the crowd of aviators but Hangman called out at the last second.
“Hey, you seen Bradshaw anywhere?”
Maverick hummed.
“Something about Shades, he’s reading his file back in my office. I left him to it.”
Hangman and Coyote exchanged a look, a silent agreement. Hangman got up to go and check on Rooster whilst Coyote rounded to the table with Posh and Curse, greeting them with a relaxed smile and a joke.
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“Captain Garcia?”
“Lieutenant Torres, is everything alright?”
“Sir, I think I need to... request a new pilot.”
Fanboy sat up at his desk, gesturing for Titanium to take a seat in front of him. The WSO did as told, wringing his hands together.
“It’s okay; just start from the start.”
“I- uh, well...”
Fanboy put down his pen and locked his computer’s screen.
“You wanna go hang shit on Payback and talk about what’s going on?”
Titanium blinked.
“Sir...”
“C’mon; it’s that or we find Captain Bradshaw and he puppy-eyes you into telling him all of your life’s secrets. He might be scary as fuck but he’s also scary good at it. Trust me.”
Fanboy stood, gesturing toward the door. Titanium hesitantly followed him into the office adjacent where Payback glanced up.
“What are you... uh, Lieutenant Torres, is everything okay?”
“He said something about a new pilot and I thought you and I could weasel the story out of him, no Bradshaw eyes needed.”
Payback leaned back in his seat, a knowing look crossing his face.
“That’s probably a good idea. Alright, Torres, what’s going on?”
“I- uh... Cowgirl- I mean Lieutenant Ryder- and I... we have known each other for a really long time... before we even flew together.”
Fanboy leaned back in his seat, smirking. Payback’s eyebrow raised.
“Okay...? I would have thought it would make you a good pair-“
“-Payback, man, they’ve been-“
“-and that’s why I think we should be separated. I know it complicates things, especially because we made it all the way to TOPGUN, but... yeah.”
Fanboy and Payback exchanged a look, then Payback nodded.
“I’ll talk to Maverick about it; have you mentioned this to Ryder?”
“She... doesn’t get it.”
“Hm,” Payback and Fanboy mused at the same time.
“Do we have to mention it to Admiral Mitchell, sir? I don’t think he’d appreciate knowing that I slept with my pilot.”
“Maybe; maybe not. It’s not professional conduct from either of you, but Maverick’s a wild card. He’s been in the Navy a really long time and it’s probably not the first time he’s heard of this happening.”
“It’s so rare than women and men aviators are paired together for this exact reason, Captain Fitch.”
“Yeah, maybe so, but you’d be surprised. You leave Maverick to us.”
“Us?” Fanboy hissed. Payback waved him off.
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“You look like you’ve seen a ghost, honey.”
Rooster glanced over his shoulder at his wife, sending her a soft smile when she put a hand on his back then stood beside him at the dining table. He had Shades’ file out in front of him, clearing his throat.
“Uh, well. I think I might have. Kids already down?”
“For now. Did something happen at work?”
Rooster hummed, leaning back in his seat.
“You might want to sit down for this one... or help me do the math.”
“Okay...?”
She took a seat, reaching over to take his hand.
“No more secrets, Bradley, remember what the marriage counsellor said?”
“I know. Uh, so, the Kerners- you remember Ron Kerner and his wife Sophie? They had a daughter and she was a couple years older than me, Maya. We... were a thing.”
“Oh no, is this one of those things about your first love? I don’t need to know about the first time you got laid-“
“-we were together for over a year, I barely turned 16 and she was almost 18 when her dad decided to leave California after Iceman- Tom Kazansky- was promoted to Admiral and he wasn’t going to be flying anymore. Ron and Sophie took Maya with them and that was the last I heard from them because soon after I had my fight with Mav and got the fuck outta town.”
“I’m following so far. What does this have to do with work?”
Rooster gestured to the file in front of him, Shades’ headshot and a brief typed description of his accomplishments. Neatly typed into the box lay his date of birth, and Rooster’s wife sucked in a breath.
“You’ve got another kid? He’s an adult?”
“I don’t know. He didn’t say anything, but I don’t know if he knows. Do I ask him? Do I see if I still have Maya’s number? Shit, this is complicated. The dates kind of match up I think but Maya would have said something. I thought she would have called...”
Mrs Bradshaw stood, dropping a kiss to his temple before leaving to get one of the kids yelling for her. In the meantime, Rooster reached for his phone.
Rooster: we need to meet before work tomorrow morning
Maverick: that’s so early
Maverick: I’m an old man now
Rooster: it’s important and I’ll bring coffee
Maverick: See you at 6:30
Maverick: everything okay?
Rooster: kind of
Maverick: that’s mildly daunting
Rooster: see you at 6:30
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For the character headcanons, gimme Avi and Macen pls?
my BOYS
send me a character
Avitus
Sexuality Headcanon: gay, not xeno
Gender Headcanon: cis, hasn't really considered it beyond generally being comfortable with his assigned-at-birth gender
A ship I have with said character: barrix obviously, do i even have to say it. also you motherfucker you got me into AviTis, plus ngl the more i dabble in it for exdiff and rabbitverse the more avitus/saren and avi/nihnih are appealing, the three coyotes are just very shippable together tbh they're already besties and what's a little on-off dating between friends
A BROTP I have with said character: saren & avitus & nihlus, obvi, it's important to my soul for the coyotes to have a grand old time being best buds and maybe a platonic polypile. for fun. also i do enjoy the potential he and ryder have as friends, and if we dance over to bad end. avitus & quentius man i really fucking love their big bad + dragon dynamic over there
A NOTP I have with said character: mmmm it's not a definite notp as much as i just can't get into him and ryder, setting aside my own hc that he's not xeno in the slightest he's a lot older and been through a lot of shit ryder can't even imagine, they're just in very different places in their lives and i just don't think it'll work. also it's been a few years but i remember once somebody asked me on my mea blog about shipping him with the head of the roekaar and?? no?? are you all insane. no to avi/kaetus too just nobody can make ships with him that aren't garbo except us really
A random headcanon: he has dyslexia. like, when he's joking about how he can't read so he can't possibly do paperwork, it's not entirely a joke, he does have trouble making the words go correctly. he assumed this would be an issue in spectre training, because he'd caught shit from his superiors in the army about it, but saren, being autistic and also having shit eyesight from albinism to begin with, was just like "yeah cheers m8 me too let's get you a screen reader and some decent dictation software" and it was fine. fucker still didn't accept spelling mistakes tho
General Opinion over said character: [squeezes him like teddy bear] i love this garbage creature so much im so glad rabbitverse lets me play with him more im sorry for what i did to your mommy dude (i am not it's good character growth)
Macen
Sexuality Headcanon: bisexual!! he's equal opportunity in how appealing to every turian ever he is
Gender Headcanon: cis, he's considered it before but generally decided he's fine with his agab
A ship I have with said character: barrix, do i have to mention it, also ngl i kinda sometimes wonder about maybe a bit of macen/nihlus, i think maybe in a verse where avi got more into saren and grew past his old crush mace might click with nihnih instead
A BROTP I have with said character: on a similar note to above part of why i think he and nihnih could work as a ship is i feel like they'd get along really well as friends!! they're both (somehow) the calmer more reasonable one to their respective chaos goblins, i feel like when the whole gang gets together he and nihlus cheerfully discuss what's going on while saren and avi roll around trying to bite each other (and then, y'know, mace and saren catch up while nih takes a turn scuffling and mace patches saren up). in general i also just love the four of them as best bros okay. also in exdiff he ends up under valis's command and the two of them get along really well
A NOTP I have with said character: i haven't really seen any ships with him other than barrix which tbh is probably for the best this fandom doesn't deserve him
A random headcanon: he actually wanted to be a spectre when he grew up as a kid, or at least, the glamorous space hollywood version of them that goes on cool adventures all the time. baby macen read a lot of books and watched a lot of adventure vids and wanted to be a cool storybook hero. as he got older, he gradually accepted he wasn't cut out for that kind of career, but his curiosity and thirst for adventure never left
General Opinion over said character: :plsplspls: babyboy, baby. i love him your honor
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Judd and Grace Ryder playlist {9-1-1 Lone Star}
In order of artists
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Take My Hand- 5 seconds of Summer
505- Arctic Monkeys
Till Forever Falls Apart- Ashe, FINNEAS
Stand by Me- Ben E. King
Take My Breath Away- Love Theme from “Top Gun”- Berlin
Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)- Big & Rich
Honey Bee- Blake Shelton
I’ll Walk- Billy Covington
Cowboy Casanova-Carrie Underwood
Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’- Charlie Pride
Hold On- Chord Overstreet
This Side of Paradise- Coyote Theory
Can I Call You Tonight?- Dayglow
Islands In the Stream- Dolly Parton, Kenny Rodgers
I Will Always Love You- Dolly Parton
Can’t Help Falling in Love- Elvis Presley
Love Me Tender- with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra- Elvis Presley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Let’s Fall in Love for the Night- FINNEAS
Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)- Frank Sinatra, Count Basie
Love Me Tender- Frank Sinatra
Calling Baton Rouge- Garth’s Hits
Soldier- Gavin DeGraw
Write This Down- George Strait
Carrying Your Love With Me- George
Strait Check Yes Or No- George Strait
we fell in love in october- girl in red
Hey Good Lookin’- Hank Williams, Drifting Cowboys
BOYFRIEND-HARDY
Love Of My Life- Harry Styles
I Want You Back- The Jackson 5
When You Love Someone- James TW
Lover, Lover- Jerrod Niemann
Hey Good Lookin- Jimmy Buffett, Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, George Strait
It Ain’t Me Babe- Joaquin Pheonix, Reece Witherspoon
Heaven Sent Me You- John Michael Montgomery
Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)- John Michael Montgomery
High School Heart- John Michael Montgomery
Cat’s In The Cradle- Johnny Cash
Ring Of Fire-1988 Version- Johnny Cash
I Walk The Line- Single Version- Johnny Cash, The Tennessee Two
SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK- Joji
Somebody Like You- Keith Urban
American Kids- Kenny Chesney
Hold My Hand- Lady Gaga
Atta Girl- Lainey Wilson
A Woman Like You- Lee Brice
I Don’t Dance- Lee Brice
Drunk On You- Luke Bryan
Fast Car- Luke Combs
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough- Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
As the World Caves In- Matt Maltese
Ophelia- Matt Schuster
Vienna- Matt Schuster
Tennessee Orange- Megan Moroney
Great Balls Of Fire- Live- Miles Teller
Me and My Husband- Mitski
Sweater Weather- The Neighbourhood
Heaven- Niall Horan
Fishin’ In The Dark- Live At The Red Deer Fine Arts Center, Canada/1991-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Dixieland Delight (Alabama Cover)- Old Crow Medicine Show
Story of My Life- One Direction
Mr. Loverman- Ricky Montgomery
Unchained Melody- The Righteous Brothers
See You Tonight- Scotty McCreery
You Belong With Me (Taylor’s Version)- Taylor Swift
Everybody Wants To Rule the World- Tears For Fears
My Girl- The Temptations
Die A Happy Man- Thomas Rhett
Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not- Thompson Square
Always On My Mind- Willie Nelson
Something in the Orange- Zach Bryan
Oklahoma Smokeshow- Zack Bryan
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WELCOME TO BOLIDE'S POSSE.
All applicants have been contacted and added to the server! We are happy to announce the following players' and characters' acceptance into From Fire and Ashes.
Regis with Razzle Dazzle
BryIsntHere with Charcoal
Rosa with Saturn
Cal with Spango
Hunter with Hollow
Husk with Wren
COAL with Rhubarb Cobbler
Cas with Barbedtongue
Bone with Anais
Nikolaj with Escolar
Nicole with Carapace
Embers with Peach
We also have a few current members with new characters to watch out for.
Zax/Neon with Menance
Echo with Casper
Faolan with Escarpment
Travis with Sugar Honey Iced Tea
Apple with Coyote
DCA with Curlywurly
Ryder with Diamondback
If you weren't accepted this round, please don't worry and hang on tight— we have more opportunities to take part later on! For now, we wish all of our new roleplayers a warm welcome.
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https://the-origin-of-mutants.fandom.com/wiki/Feral
Feral:
Feral mutations are primarily physical mutations, often encompassing enhanced senses , some forms of healing factor and often atavistic physical traits. Mutants with feral mutations are usually referred to as ferals, although the term is often used as a blanket reference to any mutant with atavistic mutations. They may also have enhanced physical attributes.
Feral Subclasses:
(listed in order from the most common)
Feline: Typically possessing the traits of the cat, lion, tiger, panther, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or other Feline species, these Ferals often display inhuman speed and agility, reflexes, enhanced senses (particularly eyesight, smell, and hearing) and greatly augmented physical strength (although not as strong as an Ursine Feral). They can also alter the appearance of their eyes from human to cat-like. Feline Ferals often display great sociability and are extremely territorial. This is the most common type of Feral. NOTE: All Feline Ferals have a heightened fear of fire and are prone to the form of hypnosis.
Examples: Victor Creed, Ryder Creed
Ursines: Possessing the traits of bear species such as grizzly, black, brown, and polar, Ursine Ferals are superior to all other Ferals with regard to physical strength. They have above human hearing, smell, eyesight, reflexes, agility, and superior speed as well. Ursine Ferals are often quite solitary, which often disagrees with their human side, which craves human interaction. They are also often extremely tall. Like Felines and Canines, they are extremely territorial as well.
Example: Theodore Winchester
Canines: Typically possess the traits of a specific family of dog such as the wolf (Lupine), fox (Vulpine), coyote, jackal, dingo, or other canine species, these Ferals have the keenest sense of smell of all Ferals, acute hearing and eyesight. Like Feline Ferals, they have extreme physical strength, speed, reflexes, and agility. They also have amazing, enhanced, stamina. They are the most social of all Ferals and but are easily provoked and quick to anger. They may also possess enhanced moonglow. Due to their sense of smell, Canine Ferals are expert trackers. Like Felines and Ursines, they are fiercely territorial as well.
Examples: James Howlett, Daken Howlett, Laura Kinney
Reptus: Possessing the traits of Reptilian species such as snake and lizard (including alligator, turtle, and crocodile), these Ferals display both enhanced physical skills and exotic physical features. These features can include additional membranes (e.g., eyes, wall climbing), and concealed venom sacs (fangs, pheromone gas), while enhanced skills include reptilian reaction, agility, and reflexes as well as augmented strength (if the traits are similar to alligator, crocodile or a larger lizard such as the komodo dragon). In addition, most Reptilian Ferals crave external heat as they display the features of cold-blooded organisms. NOTE: Like Feline Ferals, Reptillian Ferals are also immune to most forms of hypnosis and mind-control.
Example: none known
Porcine & Bovine: While Porcine Ferals possess pig, hog, and boar DNA, Bovines typically have the DNA of domestic cattle, buffalo, bison, and yak. Due to the similarity of the two classes of animal, some of these Ferals may possess DNA of both. Above human strength and hearing are essentially the only advantageous traits among these breeds, however their strength coupled with charging speed can create a devastating attack. They also tend to be quick to anger.
Examples: None Known
Cervine: Possessing the traits of deer species, which also includes similar species such as moose, antelope, or gazelle, Cervine Ferals display speed, agility, and grace unparallel, even in Feline Ferals. They can run as fast as Feline Ferals and often jump higher than Feline Ferals but they are unable to jump as high as Amphibious Ferals. Their sense of hearing is heightened to inhuman extremes, yet their other senses are only slightly enhanced beyond those of normal humans. Cervine Ferals have an inner sense that warns them of impending danger and have the remarkable ability to remain completely motionless. Some Cervine Ferals may even display physical mutations such as antlers and elongated limbs. They are very easy to recognize except on Halloween.
Examples: None Known
Amphibians: Typically possessing the DNA of amphibious animals such as frog, toad, newt or salamander, Amphibious Ferals, like Reptilian Ferals, display both enhanced physical skills and the exotic physical features. These Ferals, depending on the nature of the associated traits, have incredibly strong legs and are able to jump incredible heights and possess additional membranes for underwater activity. Most if not all Amphibious Ferals are adaptable in water and their agility increases while in water. They are able to hold their breath for considerably longer than a normal human being. Some Amphibious Ferals may also possess a long, prehensile, tongue.
Example: Mortimer Toynbee
Pisces: Typically possessing the traits of any of the non-mammalian aquatic vertebrate breeds, including the lamprey, shark, barracuda, or other fish breeds, these Ferals possess many common characteristics of the aquatic breeds such as functional organs (e.g., eyes, gills, fins, swim bladders, webbing, spinates, additional membranes, endoskeletal structures) and enhanced skills including superior strength, agility, underwater speed, and perhaps most important of all the ability to breath underwater. They can also hold their breath for considerably longer than a normal human being. They feel an intense urge to be in water although they are functional on land. Some Pisces Ferals may also possess extendable spines with poisonous or paralyzing effects, which are very painful and can cause total strong pain.
Examples: None Known
Insectum: Typically possessing the traits of any of various insect or arachnid breeds, including scorpion, beetle, or spider, these extremely rare Ferals may possess functional organs such as eyes, extendable stingers, pincers, spinnerets, antennae, venom sacs, pheromone ducts, and exoskeletal structures. These Ferals may also possess greatly enhanced physical skills, particularly strength and agility. They can be prone to acts of violence as their mammalian and insect physiology constantly rejects the other.
Examples: Angel Salvadore
Aves: Possessing the traits of any of various species of bird, including eagle, hawk, falcon, or owl, this rare Feral breed possesses many common characteristics of birds including functional organs such as enhanced respiratory and skeletal systems as well as an enhanced ocular system and organs. However, functional wings are rare if at all possible for enhanced flight. In addition, other varieties of trairs may be infused for additional desirable characteristics such as penguin traits for cold resistance.
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rangergurlgleek1211 · 2 years
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Why Can't Things Ever Be Simple?
This story was originally for one of my 30 days of Tarlos challenge quotes: “I’m sick of being the one who always makes everyone miserable and worried”
But as usual, the idea kind of ran away from me, a fic which was supposed to be 1000 words ended up being 2500 so I'm gonna try and write another one for that story instead. If I have missed any tags please let me know.
Rating: Not Rated General Audiences Archive Warnings: Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings Fandoms: 9-1-1: Lone Star (TV 2020)  Categories: M/M Relationships: Carlos Reyes/TK Strand, Owen Strand & TK Strand, TK Strand & Paul Strickland, Mateo Chavez & Paul Strickland, Mateo Chavez & TK Strand, Firehouse 126 Crew (9-1-1 Lone Star) & TK Strand, Nancy Gillian & TK Strand & Tommy Vega Characters: TK Strand, Carlos Reyes (9-1-1 Lone Star), Owen Strand, Paul Strickland (9-1-1 Lone Star), Tommy Vega (9-1-1 Lone Star), Nancy Gillian (9-1-1 Lone Star), Marjan Marwani, Mateo Chavez (9-1-1 Lone Star), Original Child Character(s),Judd Ryder (9-1-1 Lone Star)
Additional Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Hurt TK Strand, TK Strand Whump, Protective Firehouse 126 Crew, Protective Carlos Reyes (9-1-1 Lone Star), Minor Injuries, Feels, Mild Language
Summary: Medical Calls should be straightforward and simple. But when Tk is involved that is never the case. The 126, medical and Police are sent in search of two young boys who go missing on a school trip. Simple right, nope not when Tk strand is involved.
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It was calls like today which Tk loved and hated all at once. One minute he was sitting at the station enjoying a cup of tea and breakfast and the next thing they were all rushing out to a scene where two young boys had somehow gotten separated from their school trip while out visiting the Austin woods.
Calls like these worried him most because it was all unknown to them what the outcome was going to be. The woods were vast and there was so much space to cover and so little time. The Austin woods get dangerous at night with so many woodland creatures roaming around from coyotes, foxes, bats, raccoons, possums, skunks, deer, and snakes.
Tk just hopes they can find them in time. Glancing over at Carlos who has joined their group with some other medical units and officers. They smile at each other as they listen to Owen giving instructions. Sending most of the police and non-126 medical team units together.
“I need all hands on deck, we have two lost boys called Chris and Max out in these woods and it is critical we find them as soon as possible. Police and park rangers have already got one group going and we are going to join them. We are splitting up into three groups. Ryder, Marwani, Vega, you head right. Strickland, Strand, Chavez you go left and I will go straight on with Gillian and Reyes who are joining our team for the search. Everyone stay focused, watch your step and stay safe ” Captain Strand explained glancing specifically at Tk and then the rest of his team and future son-in-law. Giving out instructions and making sure to send one medical personnel with each group in case they run into trouble.
They all nodded their heads as they started to walk in the directions they were told. Tk and Carlos heading in their directions glance back at each other. Carlos mouths ‘Stay safe’, Tk saying ‘You too’ as he smiles and turns around following Paul and Mateo.
“So what's the plan,” Mateo asks as they walk through a dense part of the forest.
“Stay together and keep a lookout, that's all we can do, we have our maps as well in case we get lost. Remember the walkie-talkies are the only communication we have so don’t lose it. Danger Magnet Strand I’m aiming that at you” Paul exclaims raising his eyebrows.
TK just glares back at Paul as they continue walking.
Three hours later and they haven’t had any luck. The sun is starting to shine down on them and their all feeling the Austin heat. Captain strand and Captain vegas have all checked in also having zero luck on their searches.
“Guys remember to drink some water” Tk shouts as Paul and Mateo are walking slightly ahead of him as they have all decided to space themselves out within seeing range to search more areas.
They all stop to have something to drink and pause for a moment to catch their breath.
“This is getting ridiculous, someone should have found some kind of clue as to where they could be by now” Tk exclaims.
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venusdeservedbetter · 2 years
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What are the placeholder names for superheros you have so far?
Took me a while to think this over (plus I was busy with work).
Lycan Ryder
Link to some of these guys
Pretty much locked in:
Mirage
Finch (Robin expy)
Coyote (shapeshifter)
Stryx (dart guy)
Needs some work:
Valor
Comet (kickboxer)
Needs a name:
Magical girl (thinking something moon themed)
Speedster
Telekinetic
Spirit avatar guy
Aquaman expy
Racoon thief
Twins (shadow and light powers, maybe birds?)
Doesnt use a codename, but still has a placeholder one:
Guardian
Mechanic
Doc Venom (healer)
Port (creates portals, helps with getting people places)
Minerva (telepath, helps coordinate the heroes)
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crimejunki2005 · 2 months
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Where I’m From:
I am from sun soaked days,
my brown hair lightened to a shade of red,
 light induced headaches from blue eyes
and pale skin burned up,
not “sunkissed” like Tikok said.
I am from avoidant parents, a vacant home on most days 
because they work too much. And years of practice of  how to be alone from a young age. 
From a calorie counting mom who gave me eating disorders 
since I was seven, and a dad who wanted a boy.
I am from “Summer of ‘69” and slushies from 7-Eleven. 
Movie rentals and take-out food on Fridays
 and my first Alice in Chains concert on lawn seats.
I am from “Mr. Blue Sky” playing in the car on the way downtown 
and days that are gold and 80 degrees.
From watching the Basketball games after school, finishing my book during the 3-pointer 
and Arizona iced tea’s. 
I am from sweeping aisles of grocery stores searching for 25 cents. 
Buying a caramel apple sucker from the Minute Mart
 walking proudly out and  like a grown up about my purchase.
Then marching my way to the skatepark to watch my brother for hours
before the street lamps turn on and we call it a day.
I am from hot summer nights in mid July and spraying and lemon juice in my hair 
so I could be a blonde when school came. 
From crawling outside my window on those lazy days under the watercolor sky
reading Twilight, waiting for the world to go to sleep.
I am from Coyote Ugly and road trips to Costco
while playing “can’t fight the moonlight” in the car.
Mom and I sing the lyrics, miss some of the words 
but she smiles with a pocket full of sunshine in the cupholder,
because she is mad at dad which makes her happier with me. 
I am from late afternoons spent at the creek and swinging 
from the sketchy rope back and forth, falling in the water once it snapped. 
From watching the yellow dandelion sun set in the west
 remembering the days after a basketball game where dad would take us out for doughnuts at Safeway.
I am from Heathers and John Hughs movies.
  The BreakfastClub, Sixteen Candles
                                      Pretty in Pink and Girl Interrupted  
are the biggest a parts of me
 because Molly Ringwald and Winona Ryder were who I aspired to be. 
I am from books and movies because I am used to dysfunction from every angle.
Knowing that life isn't like a Norman Rockwell family Christmas
 painting that’s hung over the fireplace. 
Life is not church on Sundays, home cooked meals, and tossing a football in the yard when dad comes home.
I am from a flighty and distanced and harebrained
 mother, who felt a million miles away when standing by me,
and a dad who I felt like was never there, even
 though he was in the room two doors down from me.
I may be from broken parents and a damaged family 
but I am grateful for the way I turned out. 
I am proud to say that I know who I am, and where I am from, and the person that I want to be.
Not just for myself but for my friends and someday my very own family. 
-B. Stella
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ovalleba · 5 months
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fooling the forward #blitz
Title: Fooling the Forward Series: Charleston Coyotes #4 Author: Jacob Chance Genre: Sports Romance (Hockey) Tropes: Brother’s Teammate/Secret Relationship Release Date: November 8, 2023 BLURB Ryder Goode has been my celebrity crush since he signed on with the Charleston Coyotes. Watching him race around the ice has become a favorite pastime of mine. Despite him being one of my brother’s…
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COVER REVEAL - Fooling the Forward by Jacob Chance 
Title: Fooling the ForwardSeries: Charleston Coyotes #4 Author: Jacob Chance Genre: Sports Romance (Hockey)Tropes: Brother’s Best Friend/TeammateOpposites Attract/Forced ProximityCover Design: Dee Garcia, Black Widow DesignsRelease Date: November 8, 2023 BLURB Ryder Goode has been my celebrity crush since he signed on with the Charleston Coyotes. Watching him race around the ice has become a…
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okayigetitifuckedup · 7 months
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Part 1
Gotham Daily Observer: Dr. Harleen Quinzel – A Solemn Crusader in Gotham's Tumultuous Landscape By Jack Ryder
Gotham’s overcast skies seem to echo its citizens' sentiments these days. The city, constantly on edge, barely has a moment to breathe between crises. In the midst of this, I found myself at Le Lumière, seated across from Dr. Harleen Quinzel, Arkham Asylum's newest and perhaps most controversial addition.
Her trajectory is a tale of contrasts. Beginning as an intern at Gotham General, Dr. Quinzel quickly made her mark in the medical community with her unorthodox yet effective methods. But her real ascent came during her tenure with the FBI, where her psychological insights proved invaluable in the pursuit of the nation’s most elusive serial killers. In under a year, she aided in the apprehension of over a hundred such criminals. Notably, it was her sharp analysis that led to the capture of the notorious 'Albuquerque Coyote', a case that had stumped federal agents for years.
"When you’re facing such profound darkness daily," she shared in a subdued tone, reflecting on her FBI days, "you realize that it's not just about catching them. It's understanding them, understanding the 'why'."
Yet, it's her return to Gotham and her appointment at Arkham, especially during the Joker's reign of terror, that has many talking. Dr. Quinzel's personal history is intertwined with Gotham's criminal past. Her father, remembered as the 'Narrows Heart Thief', was a dark emblem of the city's failing systems.
"That label, that notoriety, it cast a long shadow," she commented, her voice barely above a whisper. "He was a man, broken by a city that should have uplifted him. His story, like many others, is a testament to systemic neglect."
Her connection to Gotham's complex fabric is further accentuated by her association with Dr. Jonathan Crane, a once-respected psychologist, who spiraled into the abyss, emerging as 'The Scarecrow'. "His fall from grace," Dr. Quinzel remarked, "served as a haunting reminder of how fragile our grip on sanity can be in a city like Gotham."
Dr. Harleen Quinzel's return to Gotham isn’t just professional; it's deeply personal. In a city on the brink, with shadows lurking at every corner, her solemn dedication to understanding and rehabilitation may be the only glimmer of hope in an otherwise grim narrative.
Walking alongside Gotham’s troubled souls, Jack Ryder, Gotham Daily Observer.
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