Verdict is in, I Do Not Like The Man! Or rather, I love Concept Art Zane because when I look at him I immediately go 'oh, oh nooooooo! Oh goodness nooooooooooooooo!'
To me, Concept Art Zane has vibes, and I don't think I would feel the same way about Zane if they had gone with those vibes...
( He also already feels like his own character to me, like the first draft of the persona Zane created for himself... my Jesse doesn't like Zane, but she likes Concept Zane even less, and Zane agrees...)
who was going to tell me the Earth and Lunar show has a moment with my best boy- my husbando- my man! Nice Eclipse!?
or was I supposed to find it by accident via a post??
im not-- well should I? watch the vid? because she is there.- BUT SO IS MY MAN!!
does this mean my man is now in that other how??? AWH NOOUUUU
people just love to lie. like there's so much wrong here
that is nowhere fucking near how it is pronounced jesus christ !! Like I get that it's kind of hard to explain to someone how the 'ng' sounds (it's the same as the end of running, btw) but. then it would at least be NOH-roo-ho-ee. like most people pronounce it wrong but you're not even pretending to try here
second, that's SIR Peter Jackson to you. those movies were so phenomenal that he got knighted, so show some respect.
My siblings and I met up with our mom the other day and????? I'm happily shocked at how consistently she gendered me right (and that her heavily religious mother also seems to accept this fact. or at least didn't say anything to 'correct' it)
I gen wasn't sure if she had paid real attention to and/or remembered my "hey im a boy" text
also. half sister is not ready for more older siblings apparently (mom had two kids after remarrying)
"something something your brothers something"
"????? I only have one brother!!!!" (the one she lives with)
[referring to all three of us] "they're your brothers too, you have four"
"no. i have one."
me: "what are we then"
[pause while she looks over the one next to her] "....meatball :)"
Sometimes I fucking swear YouTubers watch shows with the volume off and are just reading subtitles. They pronounce something one way during the show and in analysis videos YouTubers literally just say another fucking name 😭 like their pronunciation is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
Man, it always sucks when I’m listening to a fic and the screen reader goes “doubleyou ach ay tee eye ess why oh you are eff ay vee oh are eye tee ee see oh ell oh are doubleyou ach ee are ee dee-”
And I pause it like what the fuck, then find my phone to look at the screen and I see “whatisyourfavoritecolorwhered-”
Like, bro, please, why would you do this?
Or when it starts going “EXEXEXEXEXEXEEEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEXEX!!” Because somebody didn’t use the code for a line break. At least just make it one dash, please.
Like, it’s your fic and you’re writing it for free and that’s cool, so if you see this and you’re like, “mmmm, nah, still gonna do it my way” then that’s chill.
Just know that it’s really difficult for people with screen readers to read some of these fics. Me personally, when I find a fic that does this, I don’t give it a chance no matter how good it is.
Solar Lunacy, Celestial Omens, Bytes of Lunacy, The Rehabilitation of Death, Saturday Insomnia
5 – Do you respond to comments?
I try to but I also get very nervous responding because I often don't know what to say back and I feel like it's almost rude or disrespectful to respond to a comment, esp the very nice ones that are long and in-deph with just a keysmash or a bunch of emojis, but I do read every single one since I have email notifications on for them
I'd like to sit down and respond to many but I really don't want to make it awkward so pls dear god readers forgive me
6 – What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?
I don't like unhappy endings. I enjoy angsty stories but I like when it's at least ending happy to me
7 – What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?
Not posted? Solar Lunacy
Ongoing? TROD
8 – Do you get hate on fics?
Not really? Most adults (in my experience) know the 'don't like don't read' rule and know basic online etiquette. I've gotten some for discontinuing a fic or switching fandoms though
9 – Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
I don't write or draw NSFW! I like to make some suggestive themes sometimes, but I'm a very ace person, it's not something I do often. (I do have a current running goal that if my friend reaches their donation goal for their medical bills that I would give NSFW a shot, but again its not really my cup of tea)
10 – Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?
Nah I haven't written any cross overs, but I do draw them sometimes. Recently I've been spinning a Alice in Wonderland x COTL crossover in my head.
11 – Have you ever had a fic stolen?
Yep. I've had people copy and paste my work, go in with a thesaurus to change a few words (like changing 'angry' to mad, 'upset' to 'sad', and so forth) to try and avoid detection and re-posted my written work under a different title name. AO3 staff took them down for violating their policy against plagiarism though
12 – Have you ever had a fic translated?
No. I wouldn't mind it so as long as I'm asked before hand, though not on anon so I can actually work with the person to prevent any mistranslations or mishandling, and that I don't want my work posted to other websites
13 – Have you ever co-written a fic?
I think I did when I was a teen but I cannot remember now
14 – What's your all-time favorite ship?
Eh I don't have any favorites, just ones I really focus on for a long while
15 – What's a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?
Pass.
16 – What are your writing strengths?
I can sit down for hours or several days and work on a writing wip completely in the zone. I cant do it on command but its at least something I can do
17 – What are your writing weaknesses?
Spelling and grammar, and sometimes long running sentences. I just kinda write, theres not really a goal for it to be perfect though so as long as the story gist and vibe is right, im fine with it
18 – Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?
I've done it before but only minor, had a friend help me with it (one or two lines of dialogue) Aside from that, I'm not comfortably fluent enough in anything to do it again without assistance
19 – First fandom you wrote for?
Soul Eater, when I was wayyy too young to be posting anything on the internet. My fanfics I wrote are still on fanfic.net to this day
Warning: Angst, mention of cheating and pending death.
Summary: After being part of Dave's team for four years, three of those years being romantically involved with him; you come to the realization that you want more, and that the relationship is over. Inspired by - Linda Davis' - He Isn't My Affair Anymore.
"Hey" Resnik nudges you in greeting as he takes a seat to you at the bar.
"Hey..." you flash him a strained smile in return.
"You ok?" Resnik frowns after immediately noticing the change in character.
"Peachy" you utter, lifting your drink in the air in mocked salute.
"You're sure 'bout that? 'Cause, you weren't at the meeting yesterday. Thought you were sick or something..."
"What meeting?" you frown at Resnik in confusion.
"The upcoming job in a few days? In Brussels?" a confused Resnik answers. "Didn't Dave fill you in?"
"Pfft, York and I aren't on speaking terms" you remark with an eyeroll, tossing the last of your drink back.
Resnik's jaw drops in disbelief at your words, "what...? But the two of you are practically joined at the hip."
You respond with a nonchalant shrug, signally the bartender for another drink.
I guess she's doing something right
I seldom see him out at night
Sure isn't like it used to be
Why should it mean a thing to me
What makes you think that I would even care
He isn't my affair
I haven't seen him for some time
But so what is that a crime
Well if I had to guess I'd say
It's been twelve nights to the day
I hope that isn't pity in your stare
He isn't my affair
*
"Hold up..." Resnik utters out gobsmacked at the information. "He didn't seem like anything was wrong. Said you were busy with something when asked where you were and that You'd be sitting this one out."
"Typical York..." you snort against the rim of your glass, "always deflecting shit he can't handle."
"I still don't understand" Resnik shakes his head, utterly confused. "What? When? Why?"
"'Bout two weeks ago. Ghosted me" you grunt out in response.
A dumbstruck Resnik stares open-mouthed at you, "why...?"
Exhaling heavily, you place the glass down. Staring at the palms of your interlocked hands for a while, you finally speak. "I casually mentioned about possibly going on a date with someone."
Resnik's jaw dramatically drops at your words, "you didn't...?"
"Gossip Girl much...?" you snort, shaking your head. "Jesus, not sure why I always confide my secrets to you?"
"'Cause, I'm the closes thing to a best friend you'll ever have..." Resnik smugly grinned at you.
"Don't remind me of how barren my life is..." you groan out, palming your face.
Your life is anything but barren..." Resnik drawls with an eyeroll, lightly nudging you then. "What did he do after you told him?"
Shoot him sharp glare, you snort in amusement. "Only spoke one word. 'Why?'. So, I told him... that being in my thirties has made me yearn for stability, for family life. Not only that, but I'm at a stage in life that the nature of our 'side job' demands for me to get the extra cover of 'normal family woman'... you know, with whole husband and kids 'thing'."
Resnik cringingly sucks in air, "bet he wasn't too happy hearing that..."
"He just stared at me for a few seconds, then left" you reply, taking another sip of your drink.
"You seem completely unbothered by all of this..." Resnik remarks, studying you through narrowed gaze.
He isn't my affair anymore
We're not that "quite the pair" we were before
And yes he's still the one that I adore
But he isn't my affair
I didn't say I wasn't sad
But then again it's not so bad
Sure my heart still feels the ache
But I hear his name and I don't break
The pieces are so small that I don't dare
And he isn't my affair
*
"Ee... it is what it is..." you nonchalantly shrug.
"Nah..." Resnik scowls, shaking his head in disapproval, "doesn't sit right with me."
"Why not?" you challenge him with an arched brow.
"You and Dave are the perfect match. You're meant to be together."
"Well, I'm at a stage in my life that I want more" you respond, "I want to become a wife and a mother, and that is never going to happen with him."
"Says who?" Resnik challenges your remark.
"Says his wife and children" you retort matter-of-factly.
Letting out a tense breath, Resnik's head drop in defeat. "Forgot about that... but may-"
"Doesn't matter" you cut him off. "The affairs of Dave York have nothing to do me anymore."
"But..."
"Drop it Resnik" you shoot him a warning glare. "Besides, the only problem I have at this moment; is having to prepare for when York comes to shut me up."
"What do you mean?" Resnik frowns in confusion.
"You honestly believe that York's going to allow me to live?" you chuckle out. "It's obvious that I'm no longer part of the team, which means I'm a liability, a loose end that needs to be taken care of..."
"Dave wouldn't do that" Resnik violently shakes his head in disbelief.
You flash him a sad smile, "then you don't know him as well as you think you do."
Resnik's eyes glaze over with unshed tears as he silently stares at you in denial. Getting up, you pay the bill, tipping down to press a kiss to his forehead. "Take care of yourself, and good luck on the job."
As you move to leave, Resnik grabs hold of your arm. "I still don't believe he'd do it... but maybe if I talk to him..."
You smile at him one last time and shrug, "que sera sera..."
He isn't my affair anymore
We're not that "quite the pair" we were before
And yes he's still the one that I adore
But he isn't my affair...