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frodo-with-glasses · 3 months

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More Reading Thoughts: A Conspiracy Unmasked

Ohohoho here we go >:-D

Merry like “hmm, I can tell something’s fishy about this, but we’ll have to talk about it later”

The Brandybucks being described as “virtually a small independent country” is GreatTM X-D

“…as a matter of fact, [the Bucklanders] were not very different from the other hobbits of the Four Farthings. Except in one point: they were fond of boats, and some of them could swim.”

*Phil Dragash Merry voice intensifies* I LOVE BOATS Y’KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE BOATS SO MUCH I MEAN THEY’RE SO COOL AND BOATY AND THEY FLOAT

Aww, Sam’s already getting a bit homesick :-(

Gollummmm

Frodo: “I mean we already ate, but we could eat again.” Merry: “Say no more, fam”

Frodo seeing Bilbo’s things in the new house and being “sharply reminded” of him :-C Hello it is once again Crying About Frodo and Bilbo O’Clock

BATH SECTION YEAAAAAHHHH

“Which order shall we go in? Eldest first or quickest first? You’ll be last either way, Master Peregrin.” HAHAHA GETTIM FRODO

And Merry like “excuuuuse me, you should know by now that I’m better at planning and logistics than that; there are THREE tubs >8-D”

And Pippin splashing Frodo with the bath water 🤣 This whole section is so stinkin’ CUTE

I, too, cannot properly dry my hair until I am out of the steam in the bathroom. Frodo is the most relatable ever.

Merry has such dad energy 🤣 “You’d better clean up your mess, Pippin, before you get any supper!”

The squabbling over the mushrooms haha

Ooooohh The Talk is here

It honestly makes so much sense that Pippin is the one talking when Frodo refuses to. Frodo is trying to keep secrets, and Pippin has zero filter.

Also Merry reading Frodo like a book is SO GOOD

“You are miserable, because you don’t know how to say good-bye. You meant to leave the Shire, of course. But danger has come on you sooner than you expected, and now you are making up your mind to go at once. And you don’t want to. We are very sorry for you.”

THAT’S MY SMART BOI

I can’t wait to draw this part

“You do not understand! You must go—and therefore we must, too. Merry and I are coming with you. Sam is an excellent fellow, and would jump down a dragon’s throat to save you, if he did not trip over his own feet; but you will need more than one companion in your dangerous adventure.” Awww, Pippin!!

Also the foreshadowing, wow

Hahaha Merry presenting Sam like “TA-DA! Our chief spy!!”

Sam: “Gandalf did say to take someone you could trust, sir!” Frodo: “But I can’t trust anyone, apparently!” Sam: :-C

Oh oh oh it’s this part…!!

“It all depends on what you want. You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin - to the bitter end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours - closer than you can keep it yourself. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and go off without a word. We are your friends, Frodo. Anyway: there it is. We know most of what Gandalf has told you. We know a good deal about the Ring. We are horribly afraid - but we are coming with you; or following you like hounds.”

MERRY MY LAD I LOVE YOU TO DEATH

That’s true friendship right there

Frodo like “I am NEVER trusting that you are actually asleep ever again” 🤣

“Three cheers for Captain Frodo and Company!” I’m going to melt 🥹

Merry once again being the G.O.A.T. by having the ponies prepared

“It seems to have been a very efficient conspiracy.” HECK YEAH IT WAS

I love that Fatty has barely talked through the whole chapter except to blurt “NOT THE OLD FOREST” at the very end

Merry continues to have Dad Energy by breaking up the almost-argument between Pippin and Fatty

Oooof the dream about the Sea…

#FINALLY ANOTHER CHAPTER REVIEW #bet y’all thought we’d never get out of ‘a shortcut to mushrooms’ lol #shortcuts make long delays indeed #meriadoc brandybuck #merry #samwise gamgee #frodo baggins #peregrin took #pippin #fatty bolger #lord of the rings #lotr #my writing #chapter review

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intersectionalpraxis · 7 months

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wearing a mask should have been something we normalized, but due to pandemic fatigue, western (hyper) individualism, contradictory information from multiple bodies of major health institutions, & overall apathy about a virus that, for many, doesn't seem serious, not many people see it as a legitimate form of protection or even as something we could do out of courtesy for those who are immunocompromised/high-risk/don't want to get covid

i've argued with anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers before, and it never ceases to amaze me how deeply they believe masking up is oppressive (hence the continued rise of animosity and conspiracy theories) and that covid is something the government made in a lab.

masking is something that has saved millions of people's lives, and governmental pushing of unmasking by taking away mandates and ignoring the importance of taking precautions in one's life has & continues to create huge consequences for so many people; including severe illness, making worse an illness or condition one had previously, long covid, and even death.

covid has been and continues to be traumatizing to so many of us and our bodies and just doing something simple like masking in indoor spaces, especially after superspreader events like concerts and sports games. or at grocery stores, malls, in buses because it DOES make a difference.

i'm tired, too, but i literally lose nothing by masking. there are a few medical conditions that i understand are exceptions, but for a majority of people, it's not a risky practice

it's just so heartwrenching to hear sentiments like "i'm not living in fear like you" and "covid is over" and "life has to go on" when i, like many people who mask/distance/mitigate risks, are living our lives but just not one in denial.

we don't like in a covid zero world. we just don't.

#feminist #feminism #intersectionality #covid #covid conscious #covid 19 #covid isn't over #disability

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justarandomhelluvablog · 8 months

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Some thoughts from the perspective of a writer; why Blitz and Fizz made up so fast.

Let's ignore the obvious fact that this show has some serious time constraints for now...

For one, their relationship isn't completely repaired. This is an olive branch, a new leaf. This is Fizz saying, "let's give our friendship another chance," now that he knows the fire was an accident and not malicious, and that Blitz has been suffering, too- and that they were lied to. (Seriously, why is every analysis I see brushing over this fact?? At the same moment they realized it was a misunderstanding, they realized they were both lied to and someone was keeping them apart.)

Secondly, the quick forgiveness was to highlight that Fizz would have forgiven Blitz fifteen years ago. These two have been literally one honest conversation from a reconciliation for fifteen years. Fizz' biggest problem was that he thought Blitz did it on purpose, out of jealousy- and that Blitz didn't care, that he abandoned him, not even visiting him in the hospital. Fizz waited for Blitz to visit, and Blitz never did- and that's the crux of the problem, Fizz not getting answers and seemingly being abandoned and nearly killed by his best friend (and possible first love). Yeah, the years that have passed helps, because Fizz' life is better and he's moved on and Blitz has found something he's good at, but Fizz was practically begging to know why Blitz never told him before, and why he didn't visit even once. Even after the fire, Fizz wanted to be with Blitz- but Blitz never showed up, and he went through his recovery alone, or at least without his best friend.

All Fizz ever wanted was answers, and to know that his best friend didn't intend to murder him and leave him that night.

The thing that solidified Fizz' choice to forgive Blitz and try their friendship again was when Blitz saved him- because Blitz didn't run away this time. And the unsaid I'll never leave again....

Now, another big thing about this conversation is- this highlights how little Fizz and Blitz know about what's going on. They've been lied to and separated, on purpose. It feels like the show doesn't want to spend a lot of time on their fight because they need them on the same side so they can unmask the actual big bad of the story, the one pulling all the strings behind their lives. (I swear if we got Cash Buckzo turning around one day and finding Blitz and Fizz standing there side by side with their arms crossed and eyes narrowed demanding answers, I'll be DELIGHTED.)

They've both been lied to, and it's implied Fizz never even learned about Tilla's fate, with Blitz saying "you have no idea what I lost in that fire," which would imply that someone was controlling what information was getting back to Fizz. And the implication that Fizz has never been allowed to go out on his own since then....

Anyway, the point is, the quick reconciliation is just a symptom of how badly these two always wanted each other in their lives and that they have, again, been one conversation from a reconciliation this whole time.... but because Blitz was told Fizz didn't want to see him, they never got a chance to.

And again, I think they need Fizz and Blitz (and by extension, Ozzie and Stolas) on the same side for the latter half of season two. Because underneath the "misunderstanding" there was a malicious party- and it wasn't Blitz.

Now call me a conspiracy theorist, but I find it very curious that there were fireworks under the table, and that Blitz did shove a guy- but did Blitz ever actually see the cake? The cake wasn't in Fizz' flashback, but it was in Blitz', but Blitz didn't see the cake fall, didn't see the curtains ignite. Call me reaching, but something about that seems sus. Especially since it's been established again and again that Blitz is an unreliable narrator.

Also as an aside, while Fizz and Ozzie were cute as fuck I don't like the "you're never leaving the palace again" and how sad Fizz looked, and how it feels like he's stuck somewhere between playing a character and being himself. He still feels at least somewhat performative, despite it being very obvious he's madly in love with Ozzie. I feel like Fizz is probably much softer than he lets on- that super soft and fond expression when he was talking to Blitz about Ozzie?? Anyway- They might be cute but can we please not treat this thirty-something year old man/imp/whatever like a child? Instead of confining him to the palace, get him into self defense classes, sheesh...

#helluva boss #spoilers #fizzarolli

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cyberpunkren · 6 months

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Blood & Wires

Fandom: Cyberpunk 2077

Photo credit: @boozerman

Pairing: Ren x RiverWard

Raiting: explicit

Summary: Amidst thrilling bounty hunting missions and perilous confrontations, Ren and River discover that, despite their differences, they share a common commitment: unmasking the mega-corporation and restoring justice in Night City. But as they delve deeper into the depths of the conspiracy, they also find a connection that goes beyond friendship and professional collaboration.

In the heart of betrayal and danger, love blooms in this tale of action, intrigue, and romance in a cyberpunk world filled with bright lights and dark shadows. As Ren and River fight together against ruthless foes and deadly conspiracies, they also fight for a love that defies all odds

PART IV.

Shadows of Revelation

Ren heads home after the mission with Max, not in the mood for anything. She had tried to push the memories of that fateful day four years ago out of her mind. She had attempted not to recall anything about the anniversary, but at the end of the day, when the work is done, she can't help but look back and remember the one who had been the love of her life, taken away from her because of her weakness. Ren's holo continues to ring after half an hour without answering; it's Sebastian, "Father." He took Ren in when she needed it the most. Always fond of having a daughter, despite being a priest on the surface, he was a true fixer, one of the best in Night City. When he saw Ren desolate in the orphanage, he decided to adopt her as his prodigal daughter, teaching her everything he knew, making her someone in this city, and protecting her more than anyone in Night City or Heywood.

"Tell me, Padre, I'm on my way home from a job," Ren replied, not in the mood to talk but afraid that if she didn't answer, Sebastian would come looking for her with concern. Tonight was meant for loneliness.

"Mija, I know it's a tough day, but answer your father's calls; he's worried. I know today is the day, let me remind you he was like a son to me too," he replied, raising his voice a bit. "I'm sorry, mija…" Sebastian sighed, knowing deep down that he couldn't protect the life of the one who was also like his son four years ago. "Four years have passed, and I still can't believe he's not here with us… I miss him, Saray, come home to see your family from time to time. You know every year we hold the mass for Hayden."

"I'm sorry, Padre, but I can't. I don't want people to see me and feel pity. Hayden wouldn't have wanted it that way. Every day, I fight to promise him that I won't go back to my old life if he's not here, that I'll work and continue my life… I'm sorry, but I have to hang up. I know you cared for him like a son, just like you do for me, but I need to grieve in my own way. Goodbye, Padre." Ren hung up without receiving a response from the other side of the holo.

Hayden had also been taken in by Sebastian, a bit older than Ren. Their paths separated as they took Hayden to another part of the city, to Japantown to work with Wakako Okada, another well-known fixer in Night City. As both became teenagers, their lives crossed again.

After years apart, Hayden returned to Heywood as a different man. Life in Japantown had changed him; he had experienced the harsh reality of the city, and his youthful ideals had evolved into a more cautious pragmatism. Ren, on the other hand, remained the fighter, the bold and determined bounty hunter he remembered from childhood. Initially, they clashed due to their opposing perspectives, engaging in heated discussions about their different visions for the city.

However, as they spent more time together, they began to see the deeper layers of each other's personalities. Hayden admired Ren's courage, her desire for justice in such a ruthless world. Ren, in turn, discovered in Hayden a man with emotional scars but with a unique understanding of the complexities of Night City.Despite their differences, they recognized each other's strength and the need to come together in a world where loyalty was scarce. And they fell in love, and they couldn't stop loving each other, for Ren, his first love, and for Hayden the love of her life, and he couldn't stop there, he wanted to make the bond of love sacred.

So the day came, in the heart of Heywood, amidst the urban jungle of Night City, Ren and Hayden decided to forge a new chapter in their lives. The setting sun painted the sky in warm hues, casting a gentle glow on the small, intimate gathering. Sebastian, acting as both father and officiant, stood at a makeshift altar adorned with local flowers and soft city lights. The ambient sounds of the city, normally harsh and chaotic, seemed to hush in respect for the sacred moment.

After the vows were spoken and the rings exchanged, Sebastian, with a knowing smile, declared them partners for life. As the night unfolded, Ren and Hayden, surrounded by their closest allies, danced under the starlight peeking through the gaps in the skyscrapers. It was a celebration that transcended the harsh reality of Night City, a moment of respite and joy for two souls intertwined against the odds. But that was going to change forever.

The 13th of November Night City, perpetually alive with the hum of neon lights and distant traffic, bore witness to yet another event that would leave an indelible mark on its ever-evolving history.

The air was heavy with anticipation, carrying the scent of urban decay and distant echoes of music from a nearby club. In a quiet alley of Heywood, tucked away from the glaring lights, Hayden, now a passionate advocate for change in Night City, was fervently discussing plans for community improvement with a group of like-minded individuals. Ren, stood by Hayden's side. The atmosphere was charged with the energy of hope—hope for a better city, hope for change. Hayden's charismatic words resonated with the gathered crowd, sparking a sense of purpose that transcended the daily struggles of Night City's inhabitants.

As the conversation reached a peak, a patrol car, its windows tinted with corruption, rolled into the alley. A lone officer, his uniform a stark contrast to the group's eclectic attire, stepped out. The atmosphere shifted—hope turned to tension, optimism to apprehension. The officer, a symbol of the oppressive system that Hayden had tirelessly fought against, approached with an air of authority. Words were exchanged, heated but not hostile. However, in the dimly lit alley, shadows concealed the officer's true intentions.

In a sudden, heart-wrenching twist of fate, the officer's hand moved to his sidearm. The gunshot echoed through the narrow space, and the once hopeful gathering descended into chaos. Hayden, struck by a bullet, fell to the ground. The vibrant vision of a better Night City shattered in an instant.

Ren, stunned and grief-stricken, knelt by Hayden's side. The officer, devoid of remorse, retreated into the night. The alley, once filled with dreams of change, now bore witness to a tragedy that would haunt Ren for years to come. As the distant sounds of Night City continued, indifferent to the pain within its streets, Ren cradled Hayden's lifeless form, grappling with the harsh reality that even in the pursuit of justice and progress, the city could still claim its victims.

And Ren couldn't shake the feeling of... guilt.

Author's note: in this chapter we don't see River, but I can promise that next chapter is going to be all over River and more, but I really wanted to write this chapter for you to see more in deep the story of Ren and to understand her point of view in the scene, and to understand references for future chapters. As always I hope you guys like it, and thank you so much for everyone that reads it, you're amazing. Y'all make me feel special.

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xhanisai · 2 years

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Les pommes de terre et la Buguinette

AO3 / FFN

Pairing - Ladynoir + Adrinette

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"That's it!"

She may be oh-so-tiny...mais, mon Dieu, she was also a huge force to be reckoned with.

"Screw our secret identities. I'm taking you to my house right now right this second and you're gonna eat the best damn potatoes you ever had." She admonished confidently, leaving no room for arguments or even a semblance of common sense, hauling his boyish body over one of her tiny shoulders and swinging away (blind to the way his eyes were wider than an owl's in both shock and elation of them finally, finally unmasking).

'All this over potatoes!?'

~(x)~ . . . "What do you mean you don't like potatoes that much?" Ladybug's big blue eyes practically bugged out of her sockets (no pun intended), her jaw fallen into an astonished yet comical gape and her face super close to her partner who internally sweatdropped from the sudden proximity (not that he minded seeing her super pretty face up close at all). Tilting his head cutely to the side, he attempted to explain himself better, still pondering over her extreme reaction to what he originally thought was just a mundane opinion for idle chatter.

"I'm not saying I hate it. I'm just not crazy about it either...it's just...c'est juste un légume, non?" He winced when his Lady let out an unholy screech that sounded like a dying banshee, sensitive faux ears plastered to his hair from the verbal assault and brows raised under his dark mask. He knew his Lady could be super passionate and vocally strong when it comes to what she loves and protects, fiery debates and ranting about injustices and so on. . He just didn't ever expect that his nonchalant feelings about some measly potatoes would arouse such blazing fire within her beautiful blue eyes as if he just claimed that the Jagged Stone wishes he was as amazing as the talentless XY or that the moon landing is a mere conspiracy theory to make America look good. "I knew you were a bit sheltered and naive with the bits and pieces that you shared about yourself with me, but I didn't think that you were this bad to the point of having...having wrong opinions!?" She was back to pulling on her hair with an intensity that worried her partner, the boy reaching forward with his arms with the intention to grasp her hands away from the poor midnight strands. Thankfully, her hands went to squish her face with frustrated groans seeping out of her mouth and her mind still scrambled from his supposed ridiculous thoughts regarding the despicable potatoes. Chat Noir couldn't help but scowl, wondering whether his taste buds really were quite insane or if his Lady was overreacting (which was more common than one would think). His mind wandered back to all his very lonely and very tasteless meals that featured les pommes de terre. Either boiled with little to no salt with a measly leaf of parsley as a garnish, mashed with a texture so dry that he has to drink at least five glasses of water to get it down his throat or roasted to the point where his teeth have trouble sinking in through the tough skin and all that he could taste was bitter smoke. Even the occasional crisps that his wonderful best friend Nino shared with him at le collège didn't capture his fancy. Far from it if he was entirely honest. The feline hero really didn't like the way the extremely savoury flavourings assaulted his tongue nor the way that the crunchy snack would stay stubbornly glued to his teeth, making him way too self-conscious to even open his mouth let alone talk or even smile- "That's it!" Chat Noir was suddenly snapped out of his thoughts when Ladybug finally stood up from the rooftop they were seated on, snatching his hand without a beat and vaulting him to his feet in a manner that made his entire world spin. His heart leapt to his throat from the way her twin blue flames bored into his larger frame and he could have sworn that if had fur, they would have stood on their ends just like his iconic belt tail behind him. She may be oh-so-tiny...mais, mon Dieu, she was also a huge force to be reckoned with. "Screw our secret identities. I'm taking you to my house right now right this second and you're gonna eat the best damn potatoes you ever had." She admonished confidently, leaving no room for arguments or even a semblance of common sense, hauling his boyish body over one of her tiny shoulders and swinging away (blind to the way his eyes were wider than an owl's in both shock and elation of them finally, finally unmasking). . 'All this over potatoes!?' ~(x)~

Adrien Agreste continued to remain entirely bamboozled and ridiculously dumbstruck with his hands clenching the denim of his jeans and his big green eyes wide open. Yet, whilst his mind was a windows error notification spamming the screen, his body was on autopilot and played along with his Lady's whims. Oh yeah, did he forget to mention that his Lady is also his loveable, cute, illegally talented good friend Marinette Dupain-Cheng? And that she didn't even blink twice when he was unravelled as shy model, awkward Adrien Agreste at the kitchen table? Even seating him down on one of the chairs without missing a beat and babbling about all the amazing dishes that he was going to get to try and finally change his opinion? "These are just a bunch of simple dishes I quickly whipped up since I don't have time to make anything extravagant...and it is way past midnight. But here, dig in," Marinette nudged the numerous plates of deliciousness to him on the table nonchalantly, as if she wasn't presenting a buffet of some of the most enticing cuisines he's ever seen, his emerald greens dilating from the scent of the food alone and he was deaf to the way she was huffing in impatience. Arranged on the table were all sorts of meals that definitely didn't look simple at all and were practically begging for him to eat them all up in one go. Ranging from fresh sweet potato fries coated generously in paprika, garlicky and creamy mashed potatoes (with a jug of steaming gravy and sliced sausages to the side), gnocchi in a yummy looking cheesy sauce that even had Plagg hovering over it with amazement and gluttony, piping hot Gamja Bokkeum (Korean sweet soy glazed potatoes) that was covered in toasted sesame seeds and spring onions and just so, so much more dishes he could barely describe. A meal fit for a king. Was a silly teenage boy like him even worthy of having a taste of the abundance of beautiful treasures that was set before him? Handmade by the love of his life, the very same girl he fell for twice (or at the very least thrice; with how he's fallen in love with her all over again because of the food she decided to cook just for him)? "Ugh! Staring at them isn't going to get them in your stomach!" Restlessness won over and Marinette quickly fetched a pair of chopsticks from the side, picking up a piece of the scrumptious, steaming hot soy sauce glazed potato and placing it in his obedient mouth as she cupped his cheek firmly yet tenderly. . Adrien's entire being was suddenly pummelled with an indescribable sensation of absolute pleasure and sheer ecstasy as if he was knocked through three buildings and landed in one of the seven heavens. The savoury sweet taste of the sauce was like fireworks bursting in his mouth, the slight heat and kick from the red chillies that tickled his palette warmed up his entire body and the soft, soft fluffiness and crispiness that was the potato turned his entire being into melted butter. "This...this is what potatoes really taste like...?" He couldn't help but murmur dreamily, eyes closed in pure bliss and peachy pink lips curved up into an adorable beam as he savoured the taste of his Lady's amazing, spectacular cooking. He barely caught her victorious smirk playing on her mouth and the way her baby blues glittered with pride and achievement, her heart pounding in her chest with delight as the vicinity was filled with her Chaton's happy purrs. "And all this time, you thought they were just a silly little vegetable~" She teased endearingly, placing another piece in his waiting mouth without wasting any more time. "These were made on a whim so just imagine how amazing they'd taste if more effort and time was put into it," Adrien watched her anew with admiration, his emerald greens softening with affection as his Lady happily treated herself to a sweet potato fry. His heart beat a thousand times faster against his ribcage, his cheeks emitting a rosy pink flush with love and contentment and his eyes continuing to shimmer with devotion. Using a finger to not only wipe off some of the paprika that lingered on the corner of her lips but also to gather her attention, Adrien couldn't help but speak. "You're amazing, Marinette. Thank you. Thank you for this delicious meal and for trusting me enough to share your identity." Before he knew it, he timidly leaned forward to place a tender, gracious kiss on her forehead, his cheeks continuing to blaze in colour and his heart hammering inside his chest like crazy. "What? Share my identity- OH! ...Oh..." All of a sudden her pale complexion instantly changed to a hot red colour, concerning her partner who readied his hands in case he needed to do something to alleviate her emotions. "I was so fixated on potatoes that I didn't fully realise that you're my Chaton- I MEAN! My Chat Noir- no, no! I mean! I mean! Aaaaaa..." Luckily, Adrien was more than accustomed to Marinette's iconic babbles and flustered actions since it was a regular occurrence at school or whenever he manages to sneak out of his prison-like house to hang out with her and their close friends. He grinned patiently, giving her time to manoeuvre through her scrambled thought process and regather her bearings, all whilst gently holding her hands and squeezing the hardworking appendages gingerly. His sweet touches lead Marinette out of her word soup dialogues and brought her mind back on track. Her watery and nervous baby blues peered into his content, sparkling greens, the dark-haired girl now piecing together just how ecstatic she's made him. How incredibly happy she's made her Chat Noir. Her Chaton. . "You could've stopped me you know. You're strong enough to break out of my hold and run off." She couldn't help but darlingly pout, averting her gaze from his radiant smile and clinging onto her shred of stubbornness and pride. Her cheeks coloured anew from his warm laugh, eyes back on him as he brought her skilled hands to his chest just so she could feel how hard and fast his heart was racing at this moment. How thoroughly affected he too was with the revelations the night brought them. "And miss out on the chance of trying out my Lady's handmade cooking? Not a chance~" He was pure Chat Noir right there and then, lips upturned into a silly and lovesick grin and cheekbones blooming in an adorable red. "Do you regret it? Revealing yourself to me?" He was playing dirty, eyes wide like a kitten's (like the beloved nicknames she has for him) and his forehead resting on hers. He knew that she was far from dissatisfied, especially with how she remained relaxed and comfortable within his grasp. Mais aussi, il n'est pas un ange. "Not the eyes! That's cheating!" Marinette snatched one of her hands away, trying to shove his face far from hers and practically growling at his quiet, mischievous snickers. It was really starting to settle in that the love of her life who she assumed was a bashful yet dear Prince was also a cheeky and obnoxious jester. "You know I don't regret it, you ridiculous cat! I just wish it wasn't this anticlimactic!" She blurted and then was taken aback by the sudden gleam in his spring-green eyes. "So you have imagined us revealing ourselves? Tell me, tell me all about them~" The grin he wore was borderline shit-eating, a finger poking one of her puffed-up cheeks annoyingly. "How many of them were romantic and full of kisses, ma Buguinette~? How many of them have me swooning in your arms as you lead us down the aisle for our happily ever after~?" . He was met with silence and for a split second, Adrien worried that he may have pushed too far with his teasings. However, that thought was quick to be replaced with one of reverence and wonder. Her eyes were averted once again, sky blues barely peeking under her long, thick lashes and her cheeks a beautiful sakura pink. One hand was clenched against her chest (that was starting to hurt from the rapid way her heart has been battering it) whilst her perfect teeth tugged on her soft lips. Lips that were illegally kissable, plum blossom pink and just so, so, so perfect. He's been kissed by those very same lips a handful of times too, now that he noticed with a loud gulp. "All," Marinette decisively confessed, determination now lacing her beautiful features as she faced him with cheeks continuing to colour. "All of them. So what?" She narrowed her eyes, daring him to tease her again. Little did she know how much air was punched out of his body from her words alone and now he was barely unable to comprehend any thoughts, let alone talk. . "...Then you should kiss me now...right?" His voice was quite hoarse and his remaining courage was on a scarily thin tightrope. "We wouldn't want your dreams and plans to go to waste...right?" His tone delved lower and lower until it was nothing more than a pleading, wanting whisper, unable to mask his raw feelings and thundering emotions. . He was answered by the press of her soft shy lips upon his. . "There...happy?" The aspiring designer pulled away far too quickly, not even letting him kiss back and cherish the moment. She received a lightly irked look from him, one of his hands now clasping the back of her neck whilst the other dug its fingers into the fabric of her shirt. Emerald greens now darkened with sheer want. "Oh, no. Not even close," He fibbed, a devious smirk being the last thing Marinette saw as Adrien crashed their lips together clumsily with all the pent-up love and feelings that has been building up within him ever since she crash-landed into his life. Literally. . And thus, potatoes became his favourite vegetable. . . . ~(x)~

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous ladybug and chat noir #my writing #ml fanfic #ml fanfiction #ladynoir #adrinette #crack fic #marinette dupain cheng #ladybug #adrien agreste #chat noir

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is-it-mungojerry-or-rumpelteazer · 2 years

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I was very busy yesterday, so let me get onto commenting the Conspiracy Unmasked entry!

'But it does not seem that I can trust anyone,' said Frodo. Sam looked at him unhappily. 'It all depends on what you want,' put in Merry. 'You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin – to the bitter end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours – closer than you keep it yourself. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and go off without a word. We are your friends, Frodo. Anyway: there it is. We know most of what Gandalf has told you. We know a good deal about the Ring. We are horribly afraid – but we are coming with you; or following you like hounds.'

'And after all, sir,' added Sam, 'you did ought to take the Elves' advice. Gildor said you should take them as was willing, and you can't deny it.'

I love this section so much. Let me tell you why

1. Sam. Frodo says he can’t trust anyone, and his answer is to “look at him unhappily”. You can bet he’s disappointed at him right now, and maybe even feeling guilty about having spied on him. Also, I love how his way of trying to convince Frodo of anything at this point is going “someone important told you to do so!” instead of giving him arguments.

Also, he’s a nosy hobbit still.

2. We have seen how Sam treats Frodo by now (with love, but also respect and deference to his “betters”), and also how Pippin treats Frodo (by making fun of him and teasing him into seeing his point). But now we get a glimpse at how Merry (the closest in age and standing, and also probably the one who has grown up with him, considering Frodo grew up in Brandy Hall) treats him. He doesn’t mince his words. He just looks at him straight in the eyes and tells it like he feels it, with love spilling in every word. Out of all of them, at this point, I trust Merry to get them through this the most.

3. I love the sentiment of his speech so much. Friendship is not about telling you everything, or even about never lying, but about knowing someone will be with you through thick and thin. They will do what’s best of you. Including when you don’t want them too. Even when you don’t know.

4. A lot of the time, when I see Merry’s speech quoted, it lacks those last lines. But I would argue that they are some of the most important. We are horribly afraid – but we are coming with you; or following you like hounds. This is, I would argue, the main moral of LotR: the best things aren’t done because people want to, or because they aren’t scared, or because they refuse to accept they are scared. They are done because people know the danger they are getting into; they are terrified; they don’t think they can do it; but they know they have to, for their friends, for the world, for their loved ones. And that’s enough to push them forward.

I just think it’s beautiful. <3

#lotr newsletter #lord of the rings #text posts #quotes #frodo baggins #samwise gamgee #merry brandybuck #Platonic Friendships #meta analysis #kinda

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Social Media Fic Recs

One of my guiltiest and pickiest pleasures in fic are twitter fics! This list is made up of some of my favorite in the category, including socials other then twitter.

This list will include all ratings and tags, so read at your own discretion! :)

The Martian:

The Mark Watney Report by AsperJasper - Rated G

Space Pirate-Ninja @MarkWatney nasa must agree with me if they only censored my f*uck a little bit last time i tried to swear at martinez they replaced it with an emoji

Space Pirate-Ninja @MarkWatney this is what power feels like: making some poor person at nasa decide which curse words are appropriate to be tweeted out over work wifi

You Know You Have a Permanent Piece of My Medium-Sized American Heart by tricatular - Rated T

“Hey Hermes!” The ambient suspicion level in the Rec ratcheted up significantly. Kapoor was disturbingly cheerful. “We’ve sent you some mission updates in the data dump, but Mitch and I wanted to personally let you know—” Mitch visibly rolled his eyes in the background. “—That thanks to some…strong suggestions from the White House, and on Annie and Director Sanders’ recommendation, we’ve started releasing Watney’s Mars logs to the public.”

Marvel:

Caption That by maddo - Rated T

Peter’s Instagram had been pretty popular since Instagram’s account noticed and reposted one of his photos, an impossible angle of the New York skyline (thank you Spider-Man) and was floating at around twenty thousand followers.

Then suddenly, @pparker was in the top 100 most followed Instagram accounts.

Just a bunch of little anecdotes regarding our favourite spider and his Instagram account, feat. a meme-tastic Tony Stark.

The Life of Spidey (As Seen Through A Spider-Man Fan Account) by hi_im_jared_19 - Rated T

Spidey-is-a-disaster @chaoticgoodboy

Disclaimer: I appreciate Spidey stepping up to help others. If more people acted like him, the world would be a better place. He is undeniably a good person. That being said, he is an entire human disaster, and I’m here to prove it.

Spider-Man's rise to popularity through the lens of a random twitter account dedicated to his dumbassery.

the conspiracy kids by tempestaurora - Rated T

Series: 3 Works

in which peter, harley and ned ask the all-important question: WHO IS SPIDER-MAN?

one mask at a time by natelette - Rated T

Spider-Man is unmasked, and the world reacts.

Or how Peter, the internet, and the entire world deal in the wake of Mysterio’s video. Spoilers for Far From Home.

DC:

The True Identity: Bruce Wayne by November_Clouds - Rated G

makayla | sc mkyla457 @mkyla456 lmao watch him go off [attached: Video of Bruce Wayne in business casual clothes screaming as he charges towards The Penguin brandishing a long black pipe. Behind him is the main center for the Martha Wayne Foundation, front windows shattered and reception desk on fire. The Penguin looks Scared.]

After a tweet goes viral, people think they've finally figured it out. The real identity of Bruce Wayne.

Red Hood.

(social media fic, based off that tumblr post)

Gotham Online by julidoesnotwrite (notjuli) - Rated T

The Waynes and the Bats as seen through social media.

gotham : a conspiracy thread by noahfense (orphan_account) - Rated T

ti(i wanna die)m @nightwingsass

the real reason Batman hasn’t responded to my conspiracy thread is because he’s jared,19,

in a world where Jason Todd didn't die and Tim Drake has parents that actually care about his wellbeing, Tim runs a popular batfam stan account and his followers convince him to start a YouTube channel.

Yuri on Ice:

Night is Young and the Music's High by opalish - Rated T

"Best press conference ever," the Japanese Nationals silver medalist says when asked. “Ten out of ten, would medal again.”

"I would die for Katsuki-kun," Minami declares, with terrifying sincerity.

On ICE!!! by Watermelonsmellinfellon - Rated M

The first time Katsuki Yuuri saw Victor Nikiforov perform, he realized he had a great desire to see figure skating in a video game. In fifteen years, his dream is realized. Little does he know that Victor's attention has been caught by the very game he unknowingly inspired. So ensues the cutest meeting ever and the relationship that follows.

Love Born in the Eye of the Storm by ScribblerQueen1 - Rated T

After a snowstorm cancels their return flight and all the hotels are overbooked, Yuuri decides to detour home to wait it out. He offers to let other stranded skaters stay at Yuu-topia, he just didn't know one of them was Victor Nikiforov.

(i'm) the boy you'd die for by jenmishe - Rated T

v-nikiforov ✓

[Video: A short clip where Victor is laying dramatically on the couch with miserable expression. “Heartbreaker” by Marina and the Diamonds is playing.]

13,481 likes

v-nikiforov✓ Am I the another one? (((

vitYASS victor,,,, honey,,,, i lvoe you so much,,,, but WHY are you like this.

red-blue-gay but??? does that mean that somebody has broken victor’s heart???? I DON'T UNDERSTAND

christophe-gc ✓ You’re ridiculous.

starsaregay But who recorded it?? Makkachin???

vityathebabe user @starsaregay asking the real question.

--- The adventures of Yuuri "Heartbreaker" Katsuki, or: how Yuuri became known as a cold player full of himself who doesn't care about anyone. (Hint: it's an anxiety and obliviousness.)

Haikyuu:

Framing by Fayah - Rated M

At age 22, Kozume Kenma had millions of subscribers on youtube, one blissfully fucked out Hinata Shouyou on his bed, and a plan.

conflict of interest by zukushou -Rated T

“If you are familiar with the world of D-1 volleyball, chances are you’ve heard the names Hinata Shouyou and Kageyama Tobio. Both twenty-four-year-old athletes are famous for their skill and athletic prowess, but they’ve recently become household names for their intense rivalry.

Early this year, Hinata Shouyou signed onto the MSBY Black Jackals as a wing spiker after a two-year stint in Brazil, playing beach volleyball. He was an unknown in the V-League, but he quickly proved himself with his defensive skill and incredible jumping height and speed.

It wasn’t until the fateful Schweiden Adlers vs. MSBY Black Jackals match just yesterday that viewers came to the realization that Hinata Shouyou was the long-awaited rival of Kageyama Tobio.”

Kageyama and Hinata are married. The press seem to think that they’re hostile rivals who despise each other.

On Great Rivalries and General Dumbassery by NocturnalNights - Rated G

It's not exactly that they were hiding the fact that they had been married for about 7 years now. It's that no one seemed to have caught on yet.

Or: Kageyama and Hinata may have forgotten to mention one very important part of their rivalry.

Good Omens:

it's a new craze by attheborder - Rated T

CROWLEY: I try not to make a habit of gratitude, but I must give our appreciation to everyone out there who’s been listening and subscribing to The Ineffable Plan. AZIRAPHALE: Ooh, yes, we’ve become quite popular, haven’t we? CROWLEY: Yeah, just hit number eight on the advice charts … No advertising at all. AZIRAPHALE: Mm. How … miraculous. CROWLEY: … Aziraphale. You did not.

***

Crowley and Aziraphale are very possibly the people least qualified, on the entire planet, to start up an advice podcast.

But what else is there to do when the world isn’t ending anytime soon, you’re technically on indefinite sabbatical from your lifelong careers, and you need a plausible excuse to spend more time with your best friend who you’re definitely not, absolutely not, maybe just a little, actually maybe overwhelmingly in love with?

hear that bell ringing (but won't get the door) by Rivran - Rated T

Social media: 1 Aziraphale and Crowley: 0.

These could all be read standalone, but it’s better if you read them in order. No, yeah, you should definitely read these in order. Each story features Aziraphale and Crowley, with a supporting cast of human characters for that sweet sweet outsider POV.

It (movies):

Retweet Verse by plinys - Rated T

Series: 12 works

A collection of post-It Ch2 fics that are a mix of domestic Richie/Eddie and social media interactions from all the Losers.

Buzzfeed Presents: 10 Times Richie and Eddie Tozier were Very, Very Married by kyaticlikestea - Rated T

Stanley Uris @surisaccounting I was going through my most recent photos and came across this nice one of @richietozier and @etozier at their wedding last week. Congratulations to the happy couple. They’ve never looked better. [attached image is a photo of two penguins arguing]

Richie ‘My Husband is Also A’ Tozier ✔ @richietozier replying to @surisaccounting Hey @surisaccounting take down that tweet or I’ll keep doing this [attached image is a photo of a Common Potoo, which has been incorrectly labelled ‘Crow’ in Comic Sans font]

Buzzfeed makes a list of all the times Richie and Eddie Tozier, beloved husbands of the Internet, were incredibly married. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it isn't a short list.

Nicest Celebrity You've Ever Met? by atomicteaparty - Rated G

Richie Tozier is a loudmouth guy who can’t be kept down by any woman at all! He’s a party animal who’s constantly meeting new people and living up the party lifestyle… or at least, that’s what his onstage persona is.

What if people who’ve met him realize he isn’t the same guy in real life?

Or: Some people talk about how Richie Tozier surprised them on reddit

14 Reasons Why Richie Tozier and His Husband Are #relationshipgoals by robin_hoods - Rated M

Get yourself a man who looks at you like Richie Tozier looks at Eddie.

areas of expertise by dudski - Rated T

The Exoneration of Richie Tozier by Blissymbolics - Rated T

COMEDIAN RICHIE TOZIER VOLUNTARILY CONFESSES TO STRIKING AND KILLING AN ESCAPED CONVICT IN WHAT MAINE AUTHORITIES ARE CALLING A JUSTIFIED HOMICIDE IN DEFENSE OF ANOTHER

Tozier reportedly struck the assailant on the back of the head with a blunt object in defense of his childhood friend, Michael Hanlon, a librarian who lives in Tozier's hometown of Derry, Maine.

I killed a clown. AMA! by liesmyth - Rated T

I (39M) got stabbed twice today and now I want a divorce. Help?

Or: the one where Eddie is on Reddit.

October 14, 2016.

@PuzzleStan is:

-A puzzle enthusiast named Stan (44%, 3553 votes) -An anonymous stan of puzzles (44%, 3602 votes) -A puzzle enthusiast named Stan who is leaning into the wordplay (12%, 969 votes)

Misc - For Fandoms with only one fic:

#thatjacksonkid by The_German_Grim_Reaper - Rated G

Fandom: Percy Jackson

Following an episode of Buzzfeed Unsolved, several twitter users do their best to uncover the truth about Percy Jackson. They get surprisingly far.

Mr LAFD Updates Man by hammersmiths - Rated T

Fandom: 9-1-1

Series: 2 works

Eddie mans the LAFD Twitter account. Buck tries to be supportive.

Audience: 822,000 and Homeland Security by WerewolvesAreReal - Rated G

Fandom: Leverage

Hardison starts a live-stream for Dragon Age to show off his new mods. And he kicks ass. But his viewers are actually a bit more concerned about the angry guy in the background of his videos, and the blond chick who keeps peering through his windows.

"Is this some kind of performance art," asks peskytroll341.

Actually Me - Eddie Munson by Savi_Yoi - Rated G

Fandom: Stranger Things

This idea was bouncing around my brain at 3am so I just had to write it down.

Eddie is a famous musician. Gaining fame through the 90s with Corroded Coffin. Him and Steve have been together since 1987, but they were always very private about their relationship. Steve is like a cryptid in the Corroded Coffin fandom, with very little information about him, and very few pictures. Eddie is promoting a solo album in 2021, and Steve is pulled on camera to do a silly interview with him. They're about 54/55 in this fic.

This is the transcript of that interview.

#veryace recs #fanfic recs #the martian #yuri!!! on ice #it 2017 #haikyuu!!#dc #batman #good omens #9-1-1 #leverage #stranger things #percy jackson

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Tumblr's being weird, so I'm reposting! :DDD

@dd-is-my-guiltypleasure submitted:

The main flavor was breakup; but I took that idea and stretched it out for more flavor wiggle room~.

Here's some selections:

Breakup

@crossedbeams/CrossedBeams's Misty Blue (Ao3)

""There aren’t words for the misty damp of a London morning in October, for the peculiar glow of shining, uneven pavements or for how the low-hanging sun burnishes the leaves to brazen gold against the grey sky. You can’t prepare for a city so steeped in its ways that it’s forgotten how idiosyncratic it is. For the first time in forever, Mulder regrets not having a camera ready to capture Scully turning slowly in the sepia sunlight, admiring the red-brick terrace of the hotel, the higgledy run of buildings older than their home country, her smiling and blushing when she catches him staring.

Instead, he’d taken her hand, pulling her into the past, into a maze of winding corridors and brass doorknobs, a past without alien conspiracy or men lurking in the shadows and with every twist of the panelled hall he’d felt her joy push back against the hollowness Mulder had thought might swallow him from within.""

Post IWTB Mulder is slipping into a deeper depression while on a London trip with Scully. She picks up that something is wrong, but doesn't know how pervasive the problem is.

@keatingscully's Broken Puzzle

""The house was still and dark, no decorations in sight and no sign of living. His car was parked in the driveway and he was nowhere to be seen, hidden away in the dark like the monsters they used to chase together.

The porch creaked underneath her high heels, the wood in the need of a carpenter that he could afford but refused to pay. He was stubborn, hardheaded, and inflexible. From the way he would not budge on how he refused to use a separate shower poof and how he would not give up on loving her. Maybe it was all he had left to hold onto, wrapping the gift in the paper he had been buying from the dollar store for nearly two decades.""

Post Breakup Mulder sends a box to Scully for Christmas. She decides-- amidst Bill's jeers and Maggie's support-- to at least check-in with him. They both know she won't stay... but maybe someday.

@oceanofthesky/noifsandsorbees's open door. - Chapter 1- (Ao3)

""she’s not ready to walk out the door, either. not ready to sleep alone and surround herself with silence, deprive herself of the debates and banter that had been second nature from the moment she met him, but he took away that option months ago, turning their relationship into something she didn’t recognize – or maybe that she recognized all too well, as she watched him get lost inside his own head and the endless reaches of the internet.

so she leaves the key, leaves a way for him to know that if he can ever do what she couldn’t, if he can pull himself out of his head, that she is still right there.

it’s three months before he uses it.""

Post Breakup Scully leaves Mulder with a key to give him someplace else to come to whenever he has better or worse days.

vulcanscully's Hello, it's Me

""Dana Scully did not know why she was here. This was not her home anymore. It had not been her home for many months. The last time she had seen Fox Mulder, it had been from her rear view mirror as she drove away from this place. His expression--shattered, silent, resigned--was the last memory she’d captured of him.

She sat there, in what was supposed to have been their new start, their forever. Tears she’d kept behind her throat for over a year came stumbling down her face, and she held her cell phone to her ear with trembling fingers, listening to the ups and downs of his speech over and over. She recalled their last conversation. Piercing hollers followed by quieter, somber syllables which were almost worse—words comprised of regret, of unmasked grief for what had been and what neither of them could have.

(MulderdontmakemedothisMulderpleaseMulderletmehelpyouMulderstopMulderMulderMULDER GOODBYE)

And then, his voice. Ringing not through the speakers of her phone, but through the room, with a slight echo:

“Scully.""

Post Breakup Mulder stops leaving random voice messages; and Scully, too worried to overthink her actions, zooms over to see if he's alright, realizing her own faults while she waits and reflects. (I adore this fic; but I'm biased.)

Assorted

lea-nicci/Lea Nicci's West of Sunrise Part 1/2, Part 2/2

""It was chilling, the dead look in his bloodshot eyes. Even more frightening were his next words: "I feel like I'm drowning, Scully," he whispered brokenly and her breath caught in her throat.

Impulsively, she reached out and squeezed his hand. He closed his eyes at the touch and it was all she needed to see.

Quietly, she left the room and began making phone calls.

It was going to be a long day.""

AU-- S5 Scully realizes Mulder has sunk into a depression... and that she hadn't noticed. She moves in, determined to help him heal at his pace. Of course, his adversaries aren't going to leave him alone when he's at his most vulnerable.

RocketMan's Lemon Trees

""But he survived. With Scully's help he dodged the carefully aimed arrows of fire; she looked out for him. He hated having to constantly watch what he said and did so that it would not be used against him. He hated sitting at home alone, wondering when Cancer Man would start the battle all over again. It was pure politics and Mulder was getting sick of it. But he had to keep fighting it and the only one who could strengthen him, keep him from giving up completely was Scully.

Until they attacked her.""

AU-- Scully reflects on the past rollercoaster of events-- Mulder put on trial to lose files and almost committing suicide, losing her credibility and meeting CSM's terms to get Mulder's work back, their marriage-- leading up to her S4 cancer emergence and infertility knowledge. Mulder won't give up, tracking down the Crawford clones to find a possible cure (which leads to IVF.) Both learn how to live.

Hope these do the trick! :DDDDDD

Thank you for submitting~!

Enjoy!

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Secret/Lies/Reveal

Dark Secret

False Utopia

Town with a Dark Secret

Empire with a Dark Secret

Sadly Mythtaken

Secret Past Catches Up

Cassandra Truth

Secret Test of Character

Secret Relationship (friends? romance? parentage? Secret Student? Secret Lover/Secret Child?

Hidden Purpose Test

Secret Keeper or Secret Secret-Keeper.

False Testimony/Confession/Charges

Anything 'Fake' (Redemption? Object? Reveal? Defector?)

Secret Plan

Hidden Agenda

Secret Mission/Deal

Secret Friendship

Secret Message (like wearing an certain color means something? In code? A page in a book?)

Secret Passage/Path/Room/Door

Secret Society/Hidden Village

Ancient Conspiracy

Map All Along

All Just a Dream

Secret Art

Secret or Hidden Witness

Eavesdropping

Shared Mass Hallucination

Invisible Writing

Masquerade

The Unmasking

Really Royalty Reveal

Unaware Pawn

Bait-and-Switch

Keep in the Dark

Unwitting Muggle Friend

Locked Out of the Loop

It Was with You All Along

A person is tortured to get said information.

A thing they did. A thing they are doing. A thing they were going to do.

You were raised your entire life with a purpose, but of course nobody bothered to tell you.

The secret coul get someone in trouble (a threat?), you could be forced to lie or hide it? The secret you hurt a innocent too as a collateral together with the culprit? Or you? To use you? To kill you? You friend did a bad thing, but you don't want to rat him out? Going as far to cover up for him? Or the secret would cause your friend to do a bad thing? Or put two friends against each other? Your Faction is the one to blame?

Investigation of the Evil Authority's shady corrupted business can get you being named unlawfull or a traitor. You may look very suspicious too.

This can be about a posmortum character, maybe even the reason they died.

Secretly working with each other?

A Bad Thing that happened to you, but you hide. Fear of your loved ones's reactions?

Forced into a Fake Relationship?

Manipulation: To do something to her/him? You involve a person into something without telling her about all of it (plan? conflict?) or lie to get her to do/don't do a thing? So he/she won't run? Or stop them?

Do Anything in Secret (from which characters?) or it Happened and Hide it.

A character begin forced to keep a Secret.

Taken to the Grave

Card up in the Sleeve

About

Origins/Backstory

Heritage/Nature

Existence

Responsable/Involved

Relation/Connection

Identity

Different Reason

Did/Didn't

Denial

Action

Cover Up

Ability/Power

Change of the Plans

A given Information

False Cause

'Normal/Mundane’ characters unaware of their conections with the ‘mystical’ can be used as pawns more easily. Or just someone with unaware secret that a bad person knows.

Maybe its not even about the assunt itself, just the fact they lied and its possible consequences. Or the reaction to the reveal (whose?), or what the finder do with the secret. A lie can lead people to do bad things, especially if told by people they trust.

A secret can cause misunderstanding, can get people blamed, put in danger or saved by it, people can be killed to keep it a secret or after it is revealed, because of the content. The lack of the true and whole information about the situation when making a action can lead to many paths.

For the secret keeper? The uninformed? The actuator? The subject? The object? The finder? The tattler? The liar? The revealer? The victim? What are their Character Archetypes? For me, identifying which characters (can? have to?) exist in a Trope helps organize the plot.

Reveals

Character B has an secret that makes Character A angry. Character B can be or not aware of the secret about themselves.

Character A is told an secret about themselves and has an bad reaction at that, affecting his relationship with Character B.

Character B tells Character A the secret about A, mostly likely different story than the lie B made about it.

The reveal can be about both. Maybe they chose to have different reactions to it. To put more drama, add another trope before/during it, like an Death or Betrayal.

A character makes a reveal about themselves. Or a third party makes the reveal of a secret to their friends.

A reveal about a third person, a group, a place or a object.

A reveal about the group they are in? Maybe one if the friends already know? Maybe they are even part of the secret?

The group you are with can be aware of a secret about you that you don’t know. Or a person you trust hid something that affects you.

If lies and secrets are involved, even more conflict. Maybe its not even bad stuff, the problem itself is that they lied/keep secret and its consequences.

Or the refusal to talk about it even under pressure, or forcing someone to keep a secret

Or reveal or declaration about a person without permission or knowledge.

The reveal mostly can take two paths: a total new information being given (It happened) or the story told different of what really happened (how?)

#writing tropes #tv tropes #secret #reveal #lies #writing #writing ideas #writing plot #writing conflict #writing story #writing tips #unaware #avengers civil war #robert baratheon #ned stark #sawada iemitsu #fake

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Hi. Can you do a Persona 5 AU Superheroes. Where there's no Metaverse, but instead the Phantom Thieves are real-life superheroes that fights shadow monsters in a monster-of-the-week style (Kinda of like Miraculous Ladybug or Power Rangers)

Persona 5 AU Superheroes HCs (Phantom Thieves)

𝗔/𝗡: 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁!

𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚? ⇒ 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩

𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙧?

𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙚?

Okay first thing’s first- since this is like a “they randomly showed up with no announcement” like spiderman type of deal…

Tokyo is going to be freaked the fuck out

All of Japan really but MOSTLY the people who are taking the train one day just to get it delayed by “some bitch on a bike shouting commands and screaming the name Johanna”

Sure the phantom thieves are cool and all that but if you think about it

All these weirdly dressed people show up in the middle of Shibuya crossing with giant monsters/gods/deity looking being behind them just to light some black goop on fire (DONT GET ME STARTED ON MORGANA IN THIS)

They’re not going to be popular with the general public………at first

Eventually, natives (and anime-loving foreigners) are gonna come obsessed with the fact that Japan has real-life superheroes

There’s definitely a big craze that follows afterward- people pretending to do phantom thief face reveals, people claiming that they know the phantom thieves, people trying to sell merch of them

Even people creating crazy conspiracy theories (who are sometimes scarily close to getting everything right)

Despite the fondness the general public gains for the phantom thieves, they’ve labeled a national security threat from the get-go LOL

And since their fights (and their faces because those masks do nothing to hide them) are very public, the stakes for the thieves are even higher

Nobody wants to unmask these kids more than the Japanese government so things are always tense for the phantom thieves- in and out of their fights

But week after week, they manage to keep their lives under wraps and keep fighting despite the odds being stacked against them

But in this world? Perhaps they’re a little more cautious about being found out

Some secrets are best kept private, after all

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frodo-with-glasses · 2 years

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Hi, wanna cry?

From “A Conspiracy Unmasked”, The Fellowship of the Ring:

From “The Muster of Rohan”, The Return of the King:

Can we talk about “and I came to help them”?? Can we talk about Merry’s speech in the house in Crickhollow?? Can we talk about “we are horribly afraid—but we are coming with you; or following you like hounds”, and then Merry looking up and realizing that—through no fault of his own—he’d wound up so far away from the exact person that he’d left home to protect in the first place?

Can we talk about how much we take it for granted that we know where our loved ones are almost 24/7/365, at any given moment, day in and day out? How our phones and devices keep us instantly connected with people on the other side of the planet? How quiet the world is without that? How terrifying the silence must be, when you don’t know where your loved ones are, and have no way of finding out, but the only thing you know is that they’re walking towards danger and you can’t help??

But you CAME to help. You left HOME to help. You walked away from safety and security and family and community and a roof over your head and hot food in your stomach and a soft bed at night and everything you knew and held dear, to HELP. And now the ones you wanted to help are so, so far away. You desperately hope they are alive. You have no way of knowing.

If they died alone, out in this wilderness, and were not found, perhaps you’d never know.

Where are they, you ask in your heart, as you look up at the moon in the chill at the end of the day, and wonder if they’re still out there, somewhere, looking at it too.

Where are you? Do you know I’m thinking of you? Are you thinking about me too?

I love you.

I’m sorry.

Please come back safe.

#meriadoc brandybuck #merry #frodo baggins #lord of the rings #lotr #my writing #it’s 3 AM and i’m emotional help 😭😭😭#i’m surprised by how much emotion i’m getting out of merry in this read-through #he feels so responsible for the others in a big-brother sort of way and i relate to that so much

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i am having FEELINGS about darius and hunter that are eviscerating me. maybe i'm dumb and it actually IS canon but just too subtle for me to get it, but the thought of darius disliking gg hunter solely BECAUSE he was a little belos yes-man. like. what if darius thought so highly of previous gg BECAUSE the dude made darius question belos & want to rebel. i can't imagine that darius NEVER saw his face. like how do u have that much of a relationship with a dude who never unmasks around u. so i wonder if he ever made the connection to hunter. even if he did, how do u bring that up without either sounding like a conspiracy theorist with no evidence, or implicating yourself by providing it? possibly even dooming hunter to the same fate?? and when hunter finally did the TEENIEST TINIEST rebellious act POSSIBLE, darius was just like THANK FUCKING GOD he doesn't have to watch a kid with the same face spit in his predecessor's legacy unknowingly. AND JUST IMAGINE the NIGHTMARE of hunter never veering away from belos and the rebellion coming to a head and hunter going down with belos like oh my god

I JUST DON'T KNOW HOW THEY'RE GOING TO ADDRESS EVERY SINGLE LOOSE END IN 50 MINUTES. BUT I NEED THESE TWO SPECIFICALLY TO HAVE CLOSURE OR I'LL DIE IRL. I DON'T WANT THE 8TH TO COME

#ooc;#hc;#SORT OF #MOSTLY DESPERATE RAMBLING]]#readmore you have failed me for the last time]]

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onebluebookworm · 1 year

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Ranking Books I Read In 2022: 10-6

10. Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center - bell hooks

What I Liked: Probably one of the most accessible books on feminist theory I’ve read. hooks, as usual, has some fire quotes in here that just sing to me. What I Didn’t Like: Nothing, it was great. Final thoughts: A perfect companion to Ain’t I A Woman, and a great jumping off point for anyone getting into or wanting to expand their understanding of feminist theory.

9. Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World’s Most Notorious Diaries - Rick Emerson

What I Liked: In-depth, compelling research. Very humorous, even for so dark a subject, but knew when it needed to stop joking and give something the tact it deserved. What I Didn’t Like: This isn’t the books fault, but I’m very mad I can’t go back in time and kick Beatrice Sparks in her fucking shins. Final thoughts: Another well-done book about a niche subject that appeals to me specifically, along with a heavy dose of a bittersweet desire to time travel and save the poor, misunderstood children this witch made her fortune on. TW suicide, mental illness, and poor handling of that mental illness.

8. The Storm Is Upon Us: How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and Conspiracy Theory of Everything - Mike Rothschild

What I Liked: Another book that really balanced the humor and seriousness, but honestly even better than Unmask Alice because you can tell Rothschild is just...so tired. Gave great insight into this bizarre little internet phenomenon, which I appreciate. What I Didn’t Like: Some political discussion that got kinda boring. Final thoughts: The perfect way to learn about what the hell QAnon even is, how to fight it, and where we got from here. TW suicide, mental illness, and child abuse.

7. Stone Butch Blues - Leslie Feinberg

What I Liked: Beautifully simple prose. A protagonist I adored. That line from Queen Christina I read in Celluloid Closet - about being nostalgic for a place you’ve never been - was ringing in my head as I read about vintage lesbian bars. What I Didn’t Like: I know this book is semi-autobiographical, and therefore Feinberg based a lot of what happens in it on things that happened to her and people she knew, but goddamn it was depressing. It took me a long time to read it just because every page would bring new pain that I needed to process. Final thoughts: An essentially for young LGBT people, especially young butches and GNC kiddos. Heartbreaking, yet hopeful. TW for rape, homophobic and transphobic language.

6. Unbound: My Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement - Tarana Burke

What I Liked: Burke’s absolutely badass voice throughout the entire thing. I would have a beer with her, she seems hella cool. The fantastic metaphors used to describe her feelings of shame and guilt over her assault, only for it to come to a poetic climax when she’s forced to confront not only her child being victimized, but how her bottling up her feelings about her past has affected them both? Chef’s kiss. What I Didn’t Like: Nothing, it’s excellent. Final thoughts: Like Stone Butch Blues, this book will break your heart and rend you asunder, but I feel like it does a marginally better job with balancing the pain and the happiness. TW for sexual violence of all kinds.

#ranking books 2022 #feminist theory: from margin to center #bell hooks #unmask alice #rick emerson #the storm is upon us #mike rothschild #stone butch blues #leslie feinberg #unbound #tarana burke

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bestworstcase · 2 years

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Something interesting about CRWBY's stance on 'if it's not/or stops being kept a secret, you should assume characters on the same side share information even if there isn't a scene dedicated to that' as a time saving measure is that as a narrative function, it presents transparency as the default, which is such a direct contrast to Ozpin and the whole secret war premise the series started on it can only be a deliberate thematic tell.

hfgfhcn what is the matter with the rwby fandom that crwby felt the need to. state that. in this story where the kids had a volume-long arc of moral angst about whether withholding information from ironwood was ok

tbh i wouldn’t read too much into a statement like that given that’s kind of just, how storytelling in a non-written medium works—ya can’t summarize sharing info in a couple sentences in a cartoon like you can in a book, you’ve got to either do the scene rehashing shit the audience knows already while the characters get each other up to speed, or trust your audience to grok that these characters who love and trust each other and are outraged when it turns out an ally hid vital information from them are keeping each other in the loop as a matter of course unless clearly shown otherwise

but that being said, the text itself has been pretty overt about setting up the kids’ inclination to talk about stuff in contrast to ozpin’s conspiracy, and how this is one of their key strengths because it means their circle of allies is continuously expanding—& as of v8 that culminated in the primary plot arc being an effort to get the truth as they understand it out to the whole world, literally making the complete unmasking of the secret conspiracy a top priority. like this is a Major Theme irrespective of anything crwby has or hasn’t said (& as always it playing out so overtly in parallel with the ‘no one actually has a clue what salem really wants’ thing also getting more blatant from volume to volume is very interesting, and reads heavily to me as narrative building towards a reveal that salem knows something—about herself and maybe more—that nobody else does)

and that all goes hand in hand with the broader general theme of the current generation not just overcoming and correcting the mistakes of their predecessors but also dragging the predecessors along with them; ozpin’s greatest weakness has always been his lies and refusal to trust those closest to him, going aaaaaall the way back to the decade+ he spent not telling his wife that the whole unity thing was a mandate coming from genocidal gods who hate her, and it’s been flat out stated by the characters several times that the conspiracy was a mistake and made a mess of things vis-a-vis the state of the world in general, that the only way forward when the house of cards starts crashing down around your ears is to tell the truth and try your best to keep people from getting hurt.

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