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multi-fandom-imagine · 3 years

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I’m so sorry || Daniel ||

dartlovingbre asked: Just came up with another request if you are okay with doing it. Takes place when Andrew and Daniel meet Abraham and the reader is there and she reveals that Carver is the evil instead of Andrew saying it and Daniel gets angry. When the group hear what happened they get angry at her and yell at her, causing her to run off, and when Daniel remembers the bible with the scribbles in it, he tells the others Y/N was right, they feel guilty for how they treated her and they go to find her and maybe they find her severely injured maybe falling into a ditch near the road and when she wakes up they apologize to her.

A/n: I just love all of the boy’s and Taylor. Like I like Angela but it took so long for her to be likable when everyone else is already likable.

Pairing: Reader x Daniel \\ Hinted Andrew x Reader.

Warnings: Blood, injury, swearing

Everything happened so fast, one moment you, Daniel and Andrew were looking over a few things in one of the old houses. The next you three got pulled into the past. It was eerie staring into the face of a man that looked so much like your best friend. Your stomach was in knots, the look a like was talking about that he was going to have to speak to the judge about the little girl.

It did not make sense, how could all of this be put on one little girl. But that’s when it hit you. What the Priest said to her, the things he whispered to her. This just could not be her, she was being infused.

“Wait...you can’t just put all of this on her...it’s the priest that’s the one that’s driving it.” You stated stepping close to the look alike. Andrew looked relived, that he was not the only one who thought so though Daniel, now that was another story.

“Hold on Y/n! That’s way off. We gotta stop the kid.” Daniel snapped. Trying not to flinch at his voice you wanted to hear what Andrew’s Doppelganger had to say.

“Reverend Carver is a man guided by god.”

Then everything went back to normal, it was still dark out and the firefly’s dancing in front of the door. Though one thing was for certain, Daniel was pissed.

“Bad move y/n....sticking up for the kid is probably gonna do us all in.”

Shaking his head, Andrew stepped forward, his body shielding you from Daniel. “Maybe so, but I think y/n made the right call...though I hope your’e wrong...for all our sake.”

Your mind was spinning, you didn’t even register the other three walking over. Daniel telling them what you did, the whispers turned into yells as Andrew did his best to calm everyone down but soon they were yelling at you.

“What the fuck y/n! Now we’re dead because of you!.”

“You think someone who’s going for their bachelor’s degree you’d be smart enough to not mess everything up.”

“I thought we had something special y/n, though whats the point of having this relationship when we’re going to die anyway.”

“Y/n! this is bad....very bad! You should have told him that the little girl was to blame!”

Pushing back the tears that threatened to fall, your fingers tightened around your flashlight. “It didn’t feel right to condemn a child! I’m sorry that I’m not some monster.”

“Y/n!” Andrew stepped closer to you.

“But apparently you all think I am!” Rubbing your eyes you took a few step back before taking off into the fog, the dim light from your flashlight fading away as the others screamed your name.

Gritting his teeth Andrew took another step forward before he spun around giving the group a harsh glare. “What the hell is wrong with you people! we just got everyone back and now Y/n is gone...and for what! for telling my look alike that the priest is the one pulling the strings! Now she’s gone....I mean what if something happens to her.”

Daniel could already feel the guilt eat away at him, he did not mean to snap at you. To take out his anger on you but he was scared, he nearly lost you in that bus crash. He had to watch your doppelganger self get burned alive so that just added to the list of his worries. What if you were wrong? what if that thing came after you and now they couldn’t stop it...but then again...what if he was wrong and now you were in more danger because he had to open his mouth.

Digging his nails into his palm, what Andrew said really hit him and now your words were ringing in his head were starting to make more and more sense. “Y/n...I..I think she was right.” Frowning, Daniel shifted his body ignoring the eyes on him. “Back at the museum...I found that Carver guy’s bible and it had a bunch of weird symbols drawn all over it and they...well now that I have a clearer head...they looked more satanic.”

Taylor frowned, already regretting what she said to you. “So are you saying...that its our fault if anything happens to her.”

“We need to find her.” Abigail states. “Who know’s what could happen, it’s really dark and the roads.”

“They’re not safe.” John states though Andrew let out a sigh of relief as he started to walk off.

“Well what are we waiting for....let’s go.”

Catching up to Andrew that was leading the group he did not know why he hated the thought of you and Andrew being close.

“So and you and y/n...are you a...thing?” Daniel bit his lip, he didn’t mean to sound so rude.

“Are you high, or did that blow to the head knock some sense out of you.” Andrew snorted. “She’s like a sister to me, besides y/n likes you idiot but I’m sure you blew your chances.” he muttered as the others called out your name.

You never meant to run off on your own, but you were hurt by the things they said...by what Daniel said. How could they have been so cruel? Wasn’t it obvious that it was Carver who was the problem. Sniffling, you wiped more tears away from you eyes.

“Stupid jerks” You whispered though walking your foot got caught in a hole due to a missing chunk of asphalt. Dropping the flashlight your held your hand out to break your fall but that did nothing. Scraping your hands, you could feel your pants getting ripped in the process as you continued to fall. Your body seeming to hit every rock as you rolled down the hill.

Letting out a cry, you finally came to a stop.Blood oozing out from all the new cuts on your body, red now mixing in the dirty water you were lying in. You were sure your arm was broken but everything hurt. You could feel your conciseness fade in and out.

Was your name being called?

Looking up one last time you could sworn something passed in your vision before you blacked out.

“Y/n! come out now!” Daniel ignored how panicked his voiced sounded, how scared he was. “Come on....this isn’t funny.”

Taylor sucked in some air as she rushed forward, her hands grasping a broken flashlight. “It’s y/n...what if.”

Andrew shook his head as his eyes glanced around. “Don’t think like that! she could be around here somewhere.”

Daniel swallowed thickly, he hoped so but that’s when he saw it. Something or someone rushing by then a flash of light. Something was glinting in to moonlight. Panic rising in his chest he quickly made his way down the ditch and that’s when he saw you.

You looked so broken, dead. This couldn’t be happening, you couldn’t be dead...not when he never got the chance to tell your how he felt.

“Y/n...come on....this isn’t funny...open your eyes.” He was scared to even touch you but that’s when he saw it. Your chest rising and falling, that put him a little at ease though he was not going to feel better until he got you to a hospital.

Daniel did his best to ignore the others, they did not matter right now you did. Gritting his teeth he slowly let his arms wrap around your body as you let out a pained whimper. Looking over at the group he did his best to hold you gently as he could with out causing you anymore pain.

It felt like hours getting to some burnt down house, those things chasing after them did not help at all. Still holding onto you he watched as Andrew and Taylor make their way up to the second floor. Feeling himself nod off the young man did his best to stay awake.

It felt like hours ticked by though he couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief as the sun came up and whatever that was chasing after them was gone according to Andrew.

You both were right and thanks to your help along with Andrew’s the rightful person was persecuted. The whole group left the house, you were still unconscious in his arms by the time they got to that diner though you finally woke up when you were placed in the ambulance.

“Daniel?”

Biting your lip his hand clutched yours gently. “I’m here y/n...and..Im sorry for being such an idiot...all are and I.” closing his eyes, he slipped into the ambulance after a talk from John. “And I wanted to tell you...that I love you.” He blurted out.

Letting out a laugh, you winced as the EMT’s spoke to you. “Isn’t that funny...I love you too and...I’m sorry for running off.” Closing your eyes you could feel the anaesthetic taking it’s effect.

Sighing his finger ran over the back of your palm. “You have nothing to apologize for Y/n...I’m the one that messed up but I’m going to make it up to you...I promise.” Leaning over you he pressed a small kiss to the top of your head.

After the hell you went through, he was going to make sure everything is going to be better here on out.

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amazingmsme · 4 years

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Geralt’s Clotpoles

AN: This was a collab I did with @im-absolutelee-ticklish & we had a blast writing this! Hope you all enjoy this! & the song Jaskier sings is to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell. Now on with the fic!

They had been traveling for quite a while between missions, spending more downtime camping in the woods and training Ciri to use her abilities. Geralt was pleasantly surprised when Jaskier and Ciri became quick friends, though he figured he shouldn’t be too shocked. Jaskier was friendly and likable, bringing joy wherever he went. And Ciri was a kind and curious soul, eager to learn and help where she could. He was happy that they got along so well and took comfort in knowing it was one less thing he needed to worry about. But like everything, it came with a downside.

It was a nice day. The sun was shining and the day was warm, but not too hot. And there was this noise, this incessant chattering that buzzed like a fly in his ear. Ciri and Jaskier had not stopped talking since they had left the camp earlier that day. Geralt had chosen to ignore it most of the time. As the day wore on it became more and more difficult. They weren’t even talking about anything interesting. First, it had been gossip about people they apparently despised, then they had moved on to singing. Jaskier was teaching Ciri different singing techniques and they didn’t always make her sound as sweet as she was. Besides, he didn’t need two singer/songwriters in their party of three. The bard was plenty enough. Fortunately he was able to tune them out for a while. That was until he heard something that made his ears twitch.

They were talking quietly enough to where most of the conversation was mumbled vowels and consonants, but he was able to decipher a few words. One of those words being his own name. He strained to hear what they were saying, but even with his enhanced hearing, it was near impossible. He turned to look over his shoulder, watching Jaskier lean down to whisper something in Ciri’s ear, cupping a hand over his mouth. Whatever he said made her giggle, and they both cut their eyes his way. He quickly turned his head forward like he had just made a glance back and not as if he was staring at them. This caused them to both let out a few giggles as they went back to whispering. Finally, Geralt had had enough.

“We’re stopping here.” He said in his usual gruffness. Ciri and Jaskier stopped and went silent just staring at him.

“In the middle of the road?” Jaskier asked. Geralt only gave an annoyed grunt in response, leading Roach off the path. They stood on the road just watching Geralt for a while before a grin started to appear on Jaskier’s face. As he followed the witcher he began to sing one of those silly little songs he had come up with earlier that day.

“O’ the witcher is a dad, the witcher is a dad.

Geralt’s now a father,

With his daughter of surprise!” The song was peppy and catchy, and he swayed from side to side as he strummed. Ciri followed close behind giggling and clapping in time with the song.

“That one is a fun one, don’t you think so daddy?” Ciri playfully teased running up and hugging the back of his leg. Geralt smirked down at her from where he sat atop Roach. He used his boot to gently nudge her away.

“No. It’s flat.” Jaskier gasped.

“I’m flat? I’m … Now when have I ever been flat?”

Geralt found himself smirking even more, an uncharacteristic streak of mischief rearing its head. “Since the day we met.” Now it was Ciri's turn to gasp as she backed up and looked between Jaskier and Geralt. Jaskier stood, mouth agape; he was trying to figure out if he had heard correctly.

"What?"

"You heard me."

Jaskier’s mouth hung open, his hands on his hips. “You have some nerve!”

"I do? Well, I guess that makes sense with hunting monsters and all." Jaskier crossed his arms with a huff, stomping off to stand near Ciri.

“Smart ass,” he mumbled. Ciri gave him a sympathetic look, patting his arm.

“There there, your voice is very lovely,” she comforted. Geralt started to grin, he just couldn’t help himself.

“Now don’t go giving him false hope Ciri, that does nothing for him. Only makes it harder in the long run.” He got off Roach and started setting up what would be their camp for the night.

“Don’t listen to him. He’s just grumpy because you have the voice of an angel and he can’t sing even one note in tune with a cricket. Let alone put together enough words to form a sentence.” Ciri continued to comfort Jaskier as she turned and scowled at Geralt, sticking her tongue out at him. He just so happened to turn around just then, and she immediately stuck her tongue back in her mouth and turned back around.

“Hey Ciri,” he called, gaining her attention. She whipped around to look at him, her hair fanning out with the motion. He stuck his tongue out at her in retaliation. She couldn’t help but giggle.

“Real mature.” He shrugged, going back to work as he spoke.

“What can I say, you’re rubbing off on me.” Ciri rolled her eyes and turned her attention back on the sulking bard.

“Hey Jasky, don’t be sad.” She paused for a moment trying to think of something to cheer her friend up. “Let’s race to see who can find the prettiest rock.” Jaskier couldn’t help the smile that was playing on his lips. Ciri was just too sweet and adorable.

“Okay pumpkin.” He wrapped an arm around her. “Ready?”

“Ready!” she exclaimed. Jaskier was sitting on his knees, ready to bolt.

“Go!” They set off in search of suitable rocks for their playful competition. Geralt just rolled his eyes and started putting together what would be their meal. In a few minutes both of them had collected a good handful of rocks, they sat down beside each other and started sifting through what they had. All of a sudden out of the corner of her eye Ciri saw a shimmering rock in Jaskier’s pile. He hadn’t quite sorted that far. Sneakily Ciri reached over and grabbed the rock, placing it in her pile. A short while later he had finished sorting his rocks, looking at the ground in confusion. He swept his hands in the grass, feeling all around in search of his last rock.

“I could’ve sworn I had another one,” he wondered aloud. His eyes landed on the shimmering rock that he definitely remembered picking up. “Ciri. What are you doing with my rock?” He leaned over to grab it but Ciri snatched it up first.

“It’s in my pile! What are you trying to do with my rock?”

“Ciri, c’mon. You know it’s mine, give it back.” He said growling at her playfully. She held the rock close to her chest.

“No, it’s mine,” she insisted.

“Ciri…” Jaskier warned.

“No!” she squealed starting to stand up. Jaskier grabbed at her arms quickly pulling her onto him as they fell back. His hands found her sides and he started squeezing them lightly and quickly. A loud shriek pierced through the air followed by bubbly giggles. She thrashed in his hold, batting at his hands weakly. She was curled in a tight ball and Jaskier’s skilled fingers wormed their way underneath her arms. Geralt had finished setting up and preparing their food, he sat there watching them.

“Are you going to give me my rock back?” he asked in a teasing voice. She shook her head, mouth hanging open, her laughter free flowing. “No? Well I guess you just want to get tickled to death,” he said casually. He formed his hand into a claw, hovering it over her belly.

“NOOO!” she screamed, rolling slightly in the grass trying to get away. “Geralt! Help me!” Geralt smiled at her from where he was.

“Why should I help you? Didn’t you cheat? And steal? And lie?” There was a playful edge to his voice. He got up and walked toward them. Once reaching them he stood there thinking. “Hmmmm." He grunted. Then a smirk appeared on his lips, looking down and with a teasy voice. "Okay, I’ll help you.”

“What?!” Jaskier exclaimed. Geralt ignored him and he reached down grabbing her under the arms gently. Using his thumbs he wiggled them in her armpits. She squealed and tried to get out of his grip.

“This is what happens to little girls who get caught.” Geralt teased. Jaskier grinned and came up in front of the squealing girl. He looked up at her as he lifted her shirt, giving her a wink before blowing a huge raspberry right in the middle of her tummy. She had no choice but to lay there and take it. Her legs kicked out and she tossed her head from side to side.

“Maybe you’ll think twice before cheating,” Jaskier said. He reached up, wiggling a few fingers under her chin. She slammed her head down, trapping his fingers while she bit her tongue to try and suppress her giggles. Geralt reached down, squeezing her hips causing her to buck and double over in hysterics.

“Okay!” She shrieked in laughter. “I’ve lehehearned!” Jaskier looked up at Ciri, then Geralt. He waved at Geralt to stop and give her a breather.

“Hmmmm, I don’t think you’ve learned quite yet. Just one last thing and then I know for sure you’ll have learned.” He grinned. Ciri caught her breath as she tried to glare at Jaskier.

“Nohoho mohohore,” she pleaded. Jaskier grinned at her and bopped her nose, making her scrunch up her face adorably.

“Only one last thing, whiny! You can handle that, can’t you?” he teased, knowing her sense of pride would outweigh the need for it to stop. She shrugged as she caught her breath, “I mean I guess-“ Jaskier giggled with glee.

“Alright. Close your eyes.” Ciri frowned and stuck her tongue out at Jaskier before doing so. Jaskier started a countdown knowing that would really get to her. “Fiiiiiiiive, Fooooour.”

“Noohooooo, doohooon’t” Both Jaskier and Geralt grinned. Geralt put his arms around her, hugging her close to him to keep her from squirming and to hold her close, to let her know he had her.

“Threeeeeee, twoooooooo.” Jaskier’s hands found Ciri’s thighs and started squeezing like mad. Her reaction was immediate, a loud shrill screech echoing through the air. Her legs drummed on the ground and she smacked a hand on Geralt’s knee. A bright blush made its way on her face as her mouth hung open in frantic laughter that soon became silent. After a moment of her silent laughing Geralt told Jaskier to back off.

“She’s had enough.” Jaskier gave one last squeeze before letting go. He ruffled his hand in her hair affectionately. It didn’t take long for Ciri’s laughs to come back and she slowed down to giggling between breaths.

“You’re a meanie Jasky.”

“Next time don’t cheat and this doesn’t have to happen.” He grinned and winked. Fluttering his fingers in her neck as he passed by moving toward the little campsite. “Mmmmmm, this smells good, what are we eating tonight?” Ciri squealed and scrunched her neck as Geralt slowly released her from his hold making sure she wouldn’t fall over. Then he turned around, taking Ciri’s hand they walked and took a seat around the fire.

Jaskier had a smug look as he sat on a log and grabbed his lute. He idly plucked at the strings and hummed the tune from earlier. Ciri glared at him playfully from where she sat next to Geralt. He shot her a wink in return. When Geralt rolled his eyes with an annoyed huff, Jaskier used his other eye to wink at him.

“Hmm.” At that, he winked again, this time much more exaggerated and opened his mouth, making it very obvious what he was doing. Geralt tilted his head, “You’re being a real clotpole.”

Jaskier chuckled, “Why thank you for the heartfelt compliment.” Geralt growled in response.

"You know that wasn't a compliment." Jaskier winked back and had a smug grin on his face. It was then that Ciri had an idea and she leaned over and whispered into Geralt's ear. Jaskier could see as Ciri was talking a grin started to appear on the witcher's face. He was starting to get a little nervous now. Even more so as they both looked at him with smug grins and eyes that looked like they were going to eat him for dinner. Jaskier cleared his throat nervously and gave them a small smile.

"Well this sure looks good. You've really outdone yourself this time Geralt!" He chuckled nervously. "Should we eat?"

"Yes, we should." That time Geralt made very clear that he was not talking about the food he had prepared. Rather a lanky, annoying bard would be on the menu tonight.

“Right. Uh, I’ll get us some dishes,” he said, keeping an eye on them as he grabbed some discs and cutlery from Roach’s saddle bag. They all helped themselves to the food and ate in mostly silence. Every once in a while Jaskier would see Ciri lean over and whisper in Geralt’s ear, making a sly smirk appear on his face as he glanced over at him. Or Geralt would lean down to tell her something that made her grin from ear to ear. Frankly, it put the bard on edge. Jaskier was finishing his food quite quickly. But it seemed like the other two were taking their sweet time. In the meantime Jaskier tried to work on a song but his nerves were getting the better of him and he wasn't able to focus properly. This did not go unnoticed by the others.

Ciri tilted her head, a sweet smile plastered on her face with something sinister hiding underneath. “What’s wrong Jaskier? You seem… nervous.” He let out a string of chuckles to mask his growing fear and anticipation.

“What? Me? I’m not nervous.” Geralt raised a brow and glanced at his leg, which was bouncing up and down rapidly. “I’m just trying to figure out the tempo for this song,” he said, pulling an excuse out of his ass.

Geralt hummed, “Fast song.” Jaskier nodded, lips pressed together thinly.

“Mhm. Very energetic.” He nodded as he spoke, as if to convince himself of the lie.

“What’s the song about?” Ciri asked, scooting closer to the edge of the log. Jaskier’s mouth hung open in thought, head tilted back and eyes squinting slightly.

“Not sure yet. Just working on the beat.” By now both Geralt and Ciri had finished eating and set their discs aside. Jaskier was quick to find something else to busy himself. He knew they were planning something, and he was pretty sure he knew what it was. “Why don’t I wash these up?” He didn’t wait for an answer, jumping up and gathering the discs to clean them in the nearby river.

Ciri looked at Geralt, clearly amused and trying to suppress her laughter. “You think he knows?”

“Now what possibly gave you that idea?” Geralt joked.

"Oh I don't know. Just look at him!" She was talking loud enough for him to hear. "He's all jumpy, and blushy and when does he ever want to do the dishes or help out?" she teased. Jaskier dropped the disc he was washing.

“Hey now, I do the dishes all the time!” he yelled over his shoulder.

"Is that why we always need to get new ones? Because you get too flustered and you drop them all so they either break or get lost?" Geralt teased evilly. Jaskier flushed pink and turned his back to them, focusing on cleaning the unbroken dishes. He grumbled to himself, mocking his tone of voice. Pleased with his work, he stood to his feet, spinning on his heels. He gasped when he was face to face with Geralt and stumbled back, losing his balance on the river bank. Geralt reached out and grabbed him by his shirt, pulling him back to safety. Jaskier couldn’t help but notice just how close he was pressed against Geralt’s chest and felt his mouth go dry.

“Mhm- uh, th-thanks for that,” he said, patting a hand on his chest a bit awkwardly. He tried to walk away, and frowned when Geralt still had a grip on his shirt. "Uhh, Geralt? You can let go of me now. I'm not in danger of falling in anymore." He chuckled nervously and tried to walk again.

"Just where do you think you're off to?" Geralt asked gruffly and with a sly smirk on his face that made Jaskier gulp and squirm where he stood.

“Yeah,” Ciri piped up, suddenly at his side, “Did you think we’d let you go after earlier?” Jaskier was smiling nervously now as he looked down at her.

“Well a man can hope, can’t he? Besides, that’s in the past now,” he tried to reason. Ciri looked at Geralt who raised an eyebrow.

"Hmmmm, let me …" Ciri started as Geralt looked at her and started to slowly release him. A spark of hope hit Jaskier as he felt the grip loosening. Then "NOPE!" and Geralt had him pinned on his back with his arms over his head in a few seconds flat. Jaskier didn't even know what hit him. He stared at them wildly before he burst into giggles as Ciri was clawing at his torso.

“Nohohoho! I’m sohohorry!” he yelled, unable to hold in his laughter. He kicked his legs out and rolled back and forth in the grass, but nothing alleviated the sensations.

“Aw that’s nice, but I’m not looking for an apology,” Ciri said as her fingers climbed up his ribs. Jaskier's laugh got a little squeakier as her fingers continued to climb.

"Ciri! Pleeheeeease!" Ciri looked up at Geralt, her fingers scratching just underneath the ticklish bard’s armpits.

"You hear that Geralt? He's asking nicely for you to help me!"

“I AM NOT!” he all but screamed. Geralt knew all of his worst spots and was completely merciless. Ciri tickling him was driving him mad, but if he joined, Jaskier knew he’d die. Geralt tilted his head in thought.

“Hmm. I don’t know, I think I have to side with Ciri on this,” he said. Switching his grip to one hand, he used his other to scratch his blunt nails along Jaskier’s neck. He squealed and scrunched up like a turtle, trying to protect himself. Ciri who had now moved her fingers into his armpits, grinned and giggled.

"Awwww, is this too tickly Jasky? Maybe next time you shouldn't be so mean." She teased, using his tone and similar words from earlier. "Maybe next time you'll learn." Jaskier was laughing too hard to respond. She moved to his stomach, poking all around his belly rapidly, not giving him the chance to get used to the feeling.

His laughter jumped an octave, becoming higher pitched and breathier as he tried to dislodge her attacks. Between every few giggles, his entire body would jolt with a hiccup. The jittery, jumpy sounds leaving his mouth made Ciri beam down at him as her fingers continued their onslaught.

“Awww that’s so cute!” Upon hearing the compliment, Jaskier flushed a deep shade of pink. Ciri met Geralt’s eyes, “Isn't it cute?” she asked rhetorically.

Geralt looked away, “Mm.” A man of few words, as always. Ciri giggled with her tongue between her teeth. Her fingers continued their journey across his torso, slowly moving closer to his hips.

“Fuck! No Ciri please! Nohohot thehehere, Geralt doho something!”

Geralt moved his hands down to Jaskier's lower ribs effectively holding him down with his knees while massaging his fingers into them. He nodded at Ciri to go for it. Ciri giggles before diving in her little thumbs, drilling into those sensitive hip bones making Jaskier scream.

“Shihihit!” He bucked wildly, but was unable to get away or lessen the sensations. His legs drummed on the ground, managing to dig little ruts into the soft earth.

"Wow, he certainly is ticklish. Aren't you Jasky? Have you had enough? Or do you need more before you've learned your lesson?" Her fingers didn't lift up for even a milisecond. She had the biggest grin on her face. Looking up she saw that Geralt was enjoying this just as much. She loved it when they were all happy and having fun.

Jaskier was quick to answer between laughs. “Yes, yes, I hahaha, Ihi’ve learned okay? Quihihihit!” Geralt finally showed mercy and let him go. Jaskier immediately curled in on himself, falling to his side as he batted Ciri’s lingering hands away. Ciri giggled and put in a few final pokes and squeezes before stopping and allowing him to calm down. Once Jaskier had regained his composure and started to sit up he tried to glare at the pair. Ciri threw herself into him, hugging him tightly.

Jaskier couldn't help but to return the hug. “I swear you two are just trying to kill me,” he muttered into her hair. When she giggled at him, he pinched her cheek. “I mean it. You’re lucky I’m still here,” he teased, fixing Geralt with a hard but playful glare from over the princess’s shoulder. Geralt rolled his eyes.

“Always so dramatic. You’ll be fine, I assure you.”

"Pardon me if I don't take a witcher's assurance of being fine seriously." Geralt raised an eyebrow and a hand with wiggling fingers in response. Jaskier squeaked and hid behind Ciri as much as he could as Geralt chuckled and sent him a wink. Ciri rubbed his back gently to try to help him relax.

"It's okay Jasky. I'll keep you safe." She grinned and let out a yawn.

"Ahhh, I think it's bedtime." Jaskier sang softly. Turning her in his arms so she was laying in them like a baby. He started to sing a soft lullaby to her. She snuggled closer to his body, able to hear his still slightly rapid heartbeat begin to slow. A hand softly ran through her hair, and she closed her eyes with a smile. The gentle vibration that echoed through his chest added an extra comfort that helped lull her to sleep. Jaskier glanced up as he sang and caught Geralt staring at them fondly. Something akin to love burned in his golden irises. Jaskier smiled sweetly as he finished his song. Leaning back against a tree he too closed his eyes and hummed himself to sleep.

Geralt watched as they slept soundly and he smiled as he thought about the day they had had. Yes, they had been annoying and had gotten on his nerves. But there had been laughter and fun as well. He would rather have all the frustration of having them around if he got to hear their beautiful laughs, see their beaming smiles, and feel the love and care they had for each other and for him. Yes, they were both clotpoles. But they were his clotpoles. And that was more than he could ever ask for.

#geralt of rivia #geralt #jaskier #ciri #ciri of cintra #the witcher #the witcher fic #the witcher tickle fic #ticklish!ciri #ticklish!jaskier #fic collab #collab #absolutelee-ticklish

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wolfwhiteflowers · 5 years

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Oh Michonne :( ep 6-8. Fandom sucks. Also TWD speculations

*didn’t watch s9A. So it’s all hearsay and gifs.

I said after Rick is gone, Michonne’s arc is the saddest rn and is messed up storywise, imo. It’s something that made me wanna/kinda-did quit the show. It’s too sad. But Rick is not “dead’ so its okay (sort of). My point is,idk why, i like angsty characters and a hint of hope towards to a happy ending. So whatever is going on with Michonne, it’s interestinggggg to me.

Ofc, with angsty character/arcs, the fandom goes critical and dumb. I’ve been through like this in a fandom before. A lot with Carol character in the fandom, apparently. But it’s not like her, but other shows as well, like The 100. I’ve seen characters going down the unpopular dark road and in the end of the season, they come back like they usually be or stronger than before. Idk fandom is full of opinions and super fans/Stans being super judgmental and petty. But some will understand and some are just biased and blah. Idk ..ignore the rude ones. wtf u have to stan 1 character and 1 ship?zzz It also seems like a lot because TWD is a big show with tons of media outlets/articles, or Tumblr/internet where u see it all the time. But I just focus on what the writers are trying to show in the story.

So I’m hearing the fandom er..characters are not liking Michonne because of how she leads and is being closed off from everyone or new people. And that we don’t know what’s the mysterious X means which that connects to Michonne’s attitude. I’m thinking if they don’t like Michonne, then why is she leading ASZ, but then ASZ have a council so ok. Idk. ASZ still view her as a respectful leader.

Now Im just kinda speculating what is X mystery is about, eehh Idk and it’s like too early to speculate about it. It’s something to protect ASZ/her kids and something she knows that will upset her friends/other communities. It’s frustrating to wait to know what it is as we watch through s9 and as other characters disliking her now. I keep thinking it’s a deal or was a deal. Nothing is new rn about it. Like there’s no group trading with ASZ on something right now. I think it’s something she did or whatever, but others can change that if they can. So Idk and I think it’s something that only happened in the past and not on-going (i think). I see these theories and hints, I hope it’s not sooo bad or something. I really hope it’s not that theory that she slaughtered the Oceanside community to protect Negan. I doubt it’s that. lol Why the X then? Anyways,it could be Oceanside related. Maybe she tried to protect them but failed? Protecting a community of women who lost their husbands and fathers, and she failed them hits her too hard emotionally? Idk. That darn X. Maybe it relates to the helicopter people that took Rick and Jadis/Anne.

It makes me nervous seeing TF disliking Michonne for years and fans don’t know why and from the mysterious X (that Daryl has it too). But we do see Michonne’s point of view, her reasons. The writers showed some of it. But fans don’t know why (therefore judge and complain) and it makes me nervous about it because when I learn about it and Michonne’s reasons isn’t enough to make sense or be in-character. Then I don’t want to feel disappointed and end up not liking her. But so far, I don’t think I will be upset with her, it’s ok to me because Michonne knows it upset others and she still is doing what she usually does and for to protect her loved ones. Also it’s like she’s not still doing the “bad thing”, if that make sense. Like what I wrote up there about angsty arcs, it’s similar to a redemption arc and I think redemption arcs are hard to write and writers have to make the fans understand and believe it. (Idk why TWD writers are doing it backwards,mystery) Also, what about the other characters, will they forgive? Maybe something else -like introducing the Whisperer arc- will make the other characters and Michonne to forgive and change and be a Team Family again during s9B or s10. They have to come together and fight a common enemy(whisperers). It’s actually what I just thought of when Luke talked about survival of the fittest and what’s different from humans and others. And that Michonne kept saying stuff like she gotta only focus on ASZ. So I think in s9B is when she’s helping with other characters/communities from the whisperers and she’ll start to understand or she/they will start interacting again and be TF again.

Now her closed-off attitude and stuff. It’s amazing to see it on the show. I saw clips of Michonne and omg amazing acting. I’m like omg wow she’s so different. She was so closed-off and powerful from Magna’s group. But she goes like her usual self with her kids but it looks drastic from when she met Magna’s group. Then I saw the clip of Michonne and Carol. First real conversation between them. The gifs didn’t do it for me but watching it and hearing Michonne talk about her kids was so overwhelming. First of all Michonne’s talking about her kids. It’s like for reals, Judith and RJ are her kids. She said all proud, RJ is almost tall as Judith now. Like wow there’s changes in the show. It’s for reals, RJ is here. (im not talking about the fandomwank) It’s like omg Grimes family! (Grimes 3.0) And then, omg it’s a lot to take in, she talks to Carol with the denim shirt she has on that Rick used to wear. It’s like Rick’s presence was there. :( It was also like a Carick moment for me and a Carol x Michonne x Rick moment. Also, Carol mentioned about losing children and how they still kept going. It was something I wanted for them bond over. It felt like a big Team Family moment (or twd players) and maybe it was since ep 5/Rick’s last ep.

So I loved what the writers are doing so far with Michonne. I think it’s interesting with all the angst going on. I think part of Michonne being closed off is partly she still grieving on Rick, ofc. It’s been six years and by how she changed and wearing Rick’s old shirt. She really is having a hard time with the loss of Rick. Like imo, it looks like she’s having a really HARD time compared to other tv characters on shows I’ve seen. It’s kinda in-character for her to have a hard time to let go since she had those pet-walkers of Mike and Terry and was so closed-off for a long time before she met Andrea. I was thinking, being open-minded, like yeah she can start a new relationship because she doesn’t know Rick isn’t dead and it’s been 6 years. It’s okay and it’s her choice. (no hate on Lori). But with what Kang said and how they showed Michonne, she still doesn’t want to and she probably never will start a new romantic relationship, because Rick is her love of her life. Also, story-wise, Rick is still alive and Michonne is his love of his life and the protangist/hero of the TWD story, so it’s like they’ll find each other and have a happy ending. I don’t think the writers want to do it realistically/messy way of them having other romances when the ending of the story is near. Yeah, the ending is near-ish and I think the writers wanted to keep it simple with the Richonne storyline. Plus, Richonne was a likable power couple. They will reunite and be family again some day. So yeah I like this romantic angst going on with Michonne. It’s like Richonne moments are still going and well as seeing Michonne and kids together.

I’m suspecting Michonne is being closed-off is because it’s like she wants everything to not change. She wants everything to be back to when before Rick’s “died” so then it’s like a hope or a new start that she and Rick can be together and lead and do other stuff together again. So she’s like staying in ASZ, pausing time, focusing on one thing/community/kids to be safe. To feel in control. Or, like she’s waiting a sign...or she actually has hope to see him again, because she didn’t have closure from burying Rick and saying goodbye to him. Idk but maybe it’s something else/partly like X mystery or dealing with TF disliking her.

Idk, but I hope Judith and RJ get that radio to work and hear Rick’s message.

#michonne #twd speculations #carol peletier #*twd #richonne

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out of reach | lee daehwi

“You literally had more chance than anyone else!”

Characters: Lee Daehwi x nameless OC x Bae Jinyoung Genre: Fluff ?? Slightly angsty, i think ?? + Reverse Idol!AU + School President!Daehwi :)) Words count: 1948 A/N: Its almost 2am and im editing this omg pray for my soul lol. anyway, @princehwii said they’d like to see me write about daehwi. its been fun hehe but im sorry if u dont like it :( leave feedback? thank you!

"Look! Look it's her!"

Daehwi turned his head immidiately, his eyes gazing at the girl his best friend Jinyoung pointed at. It was her, looking so beautiful like she usually is. Daehwi didn't seem like the only person who think that way, knowing that the whole classroom was staring at the same person the moment she took a step in.

"Uh, guys?" she asked nervously, showing confusion on her expression. "I'm ... uncomfortable? Please don't stare like that."

And just like that, half of the students in the classroom turned their heads away, going back to do whatever they were doing before she showed up.

But Daehwi still froze in his spot, eyes following her movement as if she was a butterfly flying around flowers. These days, whenever he saw her, he couldn't believe it was real. she was such a dream, so beautiful yet so out of reach for someone like him. so impossible, it hurt.

"What a whip," Jinyoung snickered, trying to get Daehwi's attention back. "Mr. President, please be more subtle about your crush next time. You literally have the heart eyes right now."

Daehwi turned his head away, too embarassed to continue staring nor to look at his best friend who was smirking as if he just won a bet. Daehwi tried to get his heartbeat pace to go back to normal, before acting like nothing happened, as if he didn't just stared at a girl like she was a fallen angel.

Daehwi had been so hopeless about his crush. He had been watching her from afar since middle school, but never actually brave enough to start a conversation with the girl. Sure, they have spoken to one another especially because they have been seeing each other for quite a long time, but they never actually had a real conversation together.

As if she wasn't out of reach enough, Daehwi was still shaken at the fact that she debuted.

Yes, she apparently had been training to be an idol and she got what she deserves. It crushed Daehwi's hope to actually be with her. He hadn't even make his move yet but she was drifting away from him, so far away that he couldn't reach her. She was thrown under the spotlights on stage, when Daehwi remained one of the crowds, silently being one of those who had always been there even when she's still struggling to stand on stage.

Daehwi was getting busier, slowly getting suffocated with life as he got selected to be the school president. That way, he got to talk to her more, notifying her if there's anything she needed to know as a student, but of course he had always been scared to start a casual talk with her. his best friend Jinyoung had push him many times but he wouldn't do it. Some other days, Jinyoung had to be the one who notify the girl because Daehwi just couldn't do it.

But Jinyoung, being the charming school prince who got everyone's drooling over him, do it too easily as if it was nothing. Sometimes even threw some jokes and accidentally start an actual conversation, while Daehwi, silently boiling on the other side, jealous of his best friend's ability.

It wasn't actually that hard. She's a nice person. Daehwi was just scared.

"You're the dumbest dumbass there ever was," Jinyoung clicked his tongue. "You literally had more chances than anyone else! And you let them pass, because you're too scared."

"Seriously, shut up," Daehwi glared at him. "I didn't ask to be insulted."

"It wasn't an insult, it was fact." Jinyoung argued, chuckling at his own words.

"Like you're any better."

"Hey, of course, I am! I have a girlfriend!"

Yeah, of course.

"That doesn't prove anything, asshole," Daehwi glared again at his best friend, while Jinyoung, being himself, wasn't exactly subtle about holding his giggles seeing Daehwi angry.

They had been best friends since they were little, and Jinyoung had always been more likable than Daehwi thought he was. Jinyoung had always have more friends, but Daehwi had always been smarter. It was as if Jinyoung had been born as a prince. And now that they're in the second year of high school, the prince disease was starting to infect him.

Time passed by really slowly that day. Daehwi was excused to be absent in physical education to have a talk with the homeroom teacher. Jinyoung was making jokes during lessons so many times, trying to drag Daehwi along so that people would notice the poor president more, but he just wasn't having it. Thinking of the school council meeting after the school ends that day put him in a bad mood.

"President, you're eating lunch?" Jinyoung asked. He got so used to call Daehwi that after his best friend won the school election. Rubbing off the fact to everyone's face that he's the school president's best friend sounds like something Jinyoung would definitely do.

"I don't think so," Daehwi shook his head slowly after thinking for a few seconds, too tired to tell Jinyoung that he didn't want Jinyoung to keep calling him president.

"Who are you meeting up with? Tell them not to see you when it's time to eat," Jinyoung scolded.

Daehwi shook his head again. "I'm not meeting up with anyone. I'm just not eating this time."

Jinyoung wanted to ask further, but something seemed really off that Jinyoung was kind of scared his best friend would start being angry for real. Daehwi would probably end up being in the library reading books or doing homework anyway, so Jinyoung let this one slide.

"Okay, then I’ll just, uh ... see you later?" Jinyoung asked, tidying up his books.

"Sure."

"One more thing. Do you have meetings after school today or not?"

"Yeah, I do. You can go home without me," Daehwi answered.

"That's unfortunate. Mom said she's going to pick me up and asked you to come along," Jinyoung frowned. "Alright, I'll see you later, Dae. Don't forget to eat also."

And just like that, Jinyoung left.

Daehwi was actually really thankful to have a best friend like Jinyoung who sticks with him through thick and thin and actually care. Jinyoung could've just left Daehwi alone and hang out with the kids who are more like him; good-looking and popular. Sure, Jinyoung annoyed Daehwi sometimes but Daehwi couldn't bring himself to be really angry towards the guy. Jinyoung knew this and that's exactly why he kept annoying the school president.

Then there Daehwi was, in the school rooftop, listening to music while looking down at the sight below. The sight of the busy town welcomed him, seeming to be crowded and suffocating just like his mind.

"Thinking about something?" a voice asked from behind. "Uh ..., President?"

Daehwi immidiately turned around, but then he felt like his eyes were fooling him.

She stood there, smiling and walking towards him. She then stood next to him, joining him looking at the town below, still smiling.

Jinyoung's words replayed through his head.

"You're the dumbest dumbass there ever was. You literally had more chances than anyone else! And you let them pass, because you're too scared."

Let's not be a dumbass this time, Lee Daehwi.

"What are you up to, pres?" she asked again.

"Uhm, uh, no-nothing," Daehwi sighed. His mind was working harder, trying not to be the usual Lee Daehwi. Trying not to be boring and awkward. "It's just that ... the cafeteria, uh, the cafeteria has too many people in it."

"Oooohh, you need fresh air?" she asked, chuckling, finding Daehwi cute.

Daehwi nodded, lowkey cursing to himself.

"Literally same," she mumbled back. "It's just ... tiring to be around people too much. Some of them are toxic."

Daehwi usually would just listen, but this time he wanted to get the conversation going. "Yeah, um, must be so tiring for you. You know, you're around people ... almost everytime."

"Right," she sighed. "This is so tiring. I want rest. but I'm actually happy doing it. What about you ..., President?"

"I think you talk to Jinyoung too much," Daehwi said bitterly. "His girlfriend wouldn't like this. And I know he almost never use my name when referring to me. And that's dumb, because my name is so much simpler."

She giggled. "Daehwi! Why are you salty about that?" she hit Daehwi's arm playfully. "Yeah actually I liked him back in middle school but he was too annoying so that ticked me off. And his girlfriend is nice but kind of intimidates me so i better back off."

"Wow. Someone intimidates you?"

"Yeah, Of course. you did too," she admitted, winking at him. "You're just so smart and all, and you seem so perfect. I mean, to be very honest here, you're good-looking and--"

Daehwi's eyes widened. "You think I’m good-looking?"

"Do you not think you are?" she asked back, seeming shocked. "What the hell. Here I thought you can make it to magazine covers. You're dumb to think you aren't."

God, is this real?

"You're joking." Daehwi stated.

"I won't force you to believe it either. I know already that you're this dumb," she giggled.

"You sound like Jinyoung."

She laughed. i know, oh my God. To be honest, I know so much about you more than you think I’ll ever do. Oh my God, sorry that sounds creepy. I swear I'm not into weird things, it's just ...," she bit her lower lip, unsure. “I've been meaning to say this, but ... you remember last year, for like, three weeks straight there were uh, notes under your desk? Sometimes even ... chocolate? Candies? Even coffee? Well ... I did that."

Wait, what?

Daehwi's eyes widened, staring at her in disbelief. "You're joking."

"No. Jinyoung caught me once but I made him swore on his mother's life that he wouldn't tell you. That was ... oh my God, I’m embarassed," she put her face on her palms, and Daehwi could literally see that she was blushing. "I ... I liked you back then."

Jinyoung's words replayed again. "You literally had more chances than anyone else!"

Daehwi was too shook that he froze for a moment. He remembered those notes, the notes which helped him to get through the day and Jinyoung just wouldn't stop teasing him about this secret admirer.

"Not anymore?" Daehwi asked.

The girl giggled. "Honestly, if not anymore, I wouldn't be embarassed to admit it just like how I admitted I liked Jinyoung. But, uh ... you see ... these days the situation is hard for me to actually like someone, so, uh ...," she gulped. "I'll get over it. Haha."

It was weird. She was the one being nervous. Daehwi couldn't believe it. Was he dreaming? Were his senses deceiving him? Was this really happening?

He couldn't think straight. This really was happening. His heart was beating so fast and it felt like its going to burst. But then he gulped his nervousness down, finally deciding to spill the truth.

"I ... I think I have something to tell you too," Daehwi confessed. "I liked you ... and I still do."

What surprised him was when she replied, "I know that too."

#lee daehwi #wanna one #wanna one scenarios #kpop fluff #daehwi angst

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episode one: “the queen comes to slay... beware” - lana

hoh: austin

evicted: celina (9-4)

BRIANNA: https://youtu.be/3BJCNsw_Gls

JARED: https://youtu.be/8Ocf6ZI8u-Y

MIKKI: https://youtu.be/rZUQ_fML10Q

AMANDA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyG116sz2S0

AMANDA: https://youtu.be/wIv9aSgq6nY

LANA: https://youtu.be/Ujl_L6adP2s

JAKEY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UuP7JA-8oI

DALY: https://youtu.be/2-hUw2sQtbQ

RICH: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Omrr3YY4T4HFC4HI2cRQKoywMiQXUtCi/view?usp=drivesdk

MIKKI: https://youtu.be/qEHeo1KEYF8

DALY: https://youtu.be/nvQ2MyHE3g8

RICH: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19n35RcIOMu_BJkbzGiHipf-oGRbEUaLq/view?usp=drivesdk

SZYMON: https://youtu.be/JnJWE13FcUg

JAKEY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H0eXEF6-ps

AMANDA: https://youtu.be/etcbJIvWXDM

AMANDA: https://youtu.be/KlpGFld8iRg

AMANDA: https://youtu.be/vIaEDpDMeQk

DALY: https://youtu.be/gptcBJg3AYo

RICH: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DCarU2o8ht94WAO_11YoRgKsgzFDpmmu/view?usp=drivesdk

BRIANNA : https://youtu.be/3BJCNsw_Gls

i just ate an oki hi

This game hasn't even started yet and I am already overwhelmed. Trying to manage 17 different conversations is insane!!! I have previous ties to Sara and Daly in this game from past ORG games so that is definitely an advantage I feel. However, I know neither of them is going to want to take me to the end as I have beaten both of them in the last game we played together!!!

So I am excited, nervous, overwhelmed....but still very excited to play this game! I never thought this was going to be how I was going to be spending my time tonight and for the next how many days, but I am ready for it. I feel the love from all the people in the game....and honestly it kinda scares me a little. I feel like they expect something from me, or like they are painting a target on me early so they can kick me out early. I don't want to be the one that people feels threatened by because everyone likes me. I have played in games where people would get me to a point and then cut me because they feel like everybody likes me. I feel like it is a good thing that people likes me, but I guess in a game you can't be too likable. I just have to play this the right way and find a balance in this game. I am still looking for my ride or die, in this game....we'll see who stands out in the days to come. The Queen comes to SLAY....beware! xoxo, Lana 💋

So my night 1 strategy is pretty simple. Flirt with the girls, flirt with the boys. Get as many people in my corner as possible. I don’t need people to think I’m their #1 but I want everyone to feel comfortable enough with me to the point where there is always 3 people at least that are lower on the chopping block than me!

Elise and I have made an alliance called the Final 7. I love her so much lmfaoooo. Video DR coming tomorrow

hello hello! it's 3:30 am of the first night as i piece together everything, but i seriously get SO MANY GOOD VIBES from this cast already! i swear to god im in such a good position right now -- im in three alliances, and one of those is a final two with mikki! i feel like i can rest easy knowing that my ass wont be first boot haha, but for reference, I'm going to be updating my relations with everyone in the cast over the course of this competition! hopefully i can make a short video dr tomorrow haha,, anyways here's my first impressions of the first night! ................................................................................................. ADDILYN (RELATION: LIKE) -- SHE'S SO SWEET!!! also birth twins with Elise which is so so cool heck! she plays LOL and is really good at it,, which might mean she's really good at comps too, but we'll have to see! AMANDA (RELATION: ALLIES) -- she's super cool!! i really like her energy, though i can sense her to be just a biiiit chaotic...which might work out well for me, who knows! she also loves to bake, love her AUSTIN (RELATION: LIKE) -- I haven't talked with him much, but I get good vibes from him! Seems to be a bit more calm and laid back, but I'm not too sure. I'll have to keep an eye on him and see how he does going forward. CELINA (RELATION: ALLIES) -- i love love LOVE her energy! her intro video was so cute and we have this resemblance of wanting to get drunk but also wanting to work together sober??? i haven't talked with her too much outside of that but it would be awesome to work with her!! DALY (RELATION: LIKE) -- he literally just messaged me like not too long ago but i like his vibes!! he's also very drunk so i felt that haha. has played sports for a long time, we seem to hit it off as drunk bros HDASKJLDH!! maybe a potential alliance in the works? mikki seems to get good vibes from him too! ELISE (RELATION: ALLIES) -- She's so chill and sweet!! loves to play the piano and the sweater she wore is so cute!!! she was so sweet in my dms when she first messaged me and omg i adore her,, hopefully this alliance pulls strongly!! FERG (RELATION: HAVEN'T MET) -- this mostly had to do with time zones/my call glitching for a while but I haven't really talked to him!! hopefully that'll change in the morning!! HALEY (RELATION: LIKE) -- LITERALLY AN ANGEL!!! i loved her intro video it was so cute and funny, and her vibes are so pure to me! I would love to have her as an ally going forward!! JACOB (RELATION: ALLIES) -- APPARENTLY WE DID MINIS TOGETHER?? IM CRYING THAT TOOK ME TWO YEARS BACK HDASKJDLH... anyway i feel like i can trust him!! but i haven't talked to him too much so hopefully i can talk more with him tomorrow to know more,, he stans da'vonne though so i gotta stan JAKEY (RELATION: FRIENDS) -- literally the only person that's been in a game with me beforehand DHSKJALDAH!! we talked and we're on good terms now i think!! i have to make sure i talk to him more over the course of this game wah! JARED (RELATION: LIKE) -- *insert anime conversations here* okay but in all seriousness! he seems like he's pretty straightforward about his opinions which i can respect!! i sense a bit of chaotic energy but he's still really nice! hopefully I'll be able to get to talk to him more! LANA (RELATION: LIKE) -- SHE IS SO NICE AND PURE AND I WANT TO HOLD HER SO BAD-- we haven't talked much but i understand that she's just pretty overwhelmed right now !! hopefully we can talk more wah! MAZDEN (RELATION: HAVEN'T MET) -- she hasn't been active tonight... sadness... i hope shes okay!!! hopefully its just a timezone thing ahah MIKKI (RELATION: CLOSE ALLY) -- MIKKI I LOVE YOU SO MUCH-- oh wait she can't hear me. she is SO SO sweet and as soon as i got off work i messaged her and we HIT IT OFF LIKE T H A T. we're in two alliances together with others, and one by ourselves? like? our energies are CLICKING SO WELL? I LOVE THIS SONG???? I also know that she played an EXTREMELY GREAT social game in Sailor Moon,,, so I will have to keep my eye out to make sure nothing shady's happening but! we had a call and she seems super trustworthy and she seems like she trusts me a lot so I'm SO DOWN for working with her this is gonna be a power duo like you wouldn't BELIEVE RICH (RELATION: TOLERATE) -- I don't know too much about him,,, we had a short conversation about his profile picture but not much else,,,, I hadn't seen him too active in the chat either so I can't read him? maybe tomorrow! SARA (RELATION: LIKE) -- MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR??? I LOVE HER ALREADY!!! also she drinks too and honestly i felt that on a personal level. she seems really chill and I'm down to talk to her more! SZYMON (RELATION: LIKE) -- we talked a little bit but he had to go to bed which! understandable its almost 4 am as im typing all of these DHSAKDL but i have good vibes from him! hopefully we can talk more tomorrow ................................................................................................. as i go further along into the game, i think i'll start adding trust rankings into my list? i can't say that i trust anyone 100% yet because it IS only the first day, so i have to be wary... but i will say that mikki is still #1 as of right now and!!! yuh!! its time to lay low for a little while,, i feel like everything for me has been secured for this week, so hopefully it'll just be to get to know people better -- personally and strategically, of course <3

OKAY DAY ONEEEEE so much happened I love this whole cast so much <3 I'm gonna do a proper cast assessment later I think. but I just wanted to CHECK IN ON WHATS HAPPENED so I'm already in two alliances ashjshjhjsajhas one is called the nfps with Brianna/Elise/Amanda/me the second is called drunk whores with Brianna/Jacob/cel/me ashjsahjhsja I'M HAPPY WITH THIS like me and Brianna are also a f2 and we have an alliance called second chances and basically we have 4 people who might have our back atm but don't necessarily have EACH OTHERS backs which I think gives us a lot of numbers and protection? I'm also extremely close to szymon and cel I want to go far with them and play hard with them so badly like ashjashjjsha I have a lot of people and opportunities within this game and it's got me excited. I have so many fun people to play with that I love!!!! I also wanna say that when the nfps mentioned the alliance (like first suggested it) haley was in the chat on MUTE and heard it like ashjashjahsj but she wasn't added to the alliance so um......HELLO but thankfully I think it was like said like a joke at least??? idk but I need to stay on haley's good side because that's 👀 trust ranking Brianna szymon cel ferg? - okay so I've been talking to ferg just recently and I click with him so well? Amanda Elise addilyn daly lana Sara jakey jared rich haley Jacob - I'll explain this more in cast assessment but I genuinely haven't like connected with him as much as others??? weirdly enough?? but I'm aligned with him lmao Austin - I like him I need to talk to him more but like sahjsjahjhas I really like him that's the thing I like all these people mazden - was inactive today I hope we see her tomorrow so we can talk !! this is like VERY EARLY DAYS ASHJASHJHJS so this is gonna change probably by tomorrow even asjhahhjas ITS DAY 1 ASHJJHAS note: Brianna and szymon tie for the top spot tbh like I genuinely love both and wanna work with both but I do hope Brianna and I can get to the end because <3 us in f2 on our second org would be SO CUTE but I love szymon so ashjsajhsahjsahj YOU SEE MY PROBLEM WITH TRUST RANKINGS

If I win the first HOH I will be ending it all. I got a few right because I don't want to look like I'm throwing it too hard but like... I'm scared it will be enough. I hope not. I'm so scared omg

I feel really good !! Ahhh I accidentally send a message for my alliance in the house chat but I feel really solid; !! I trust Austin!! I’m going to make a video and send it to y’all too

Congratulation's to Austin on first HOH proud of him! um i guess i feel safe i have been fairly active with him so i do feel some what safe

I’m gonna be real here: I have talked with Austin some, and I think he’s comfortable with me? Though as of right now, I have no response from his DM I sent him... it could be because of BB playing right now (can’t watch bc im out at the beach) but I’ll try sending a message later on tonight too haha! I don’t think he’ll put me on the block, so it should be fine.. here’s some relation updates! ........................................ AUSTIN [RELATION: SURPRISE + LIKE] — I’m surprised that he won the competition! At the same time, he does seem like someone that would be good at competitions. I’ll have to use this to my advantage in the future — hopefully he trusts me enough ahah FERG [RELATION: LIKE] — He’s super cool!! We only talked a little bit because of time zones but he likes the beaches too, which is where I’m currently at!! I should probably talk to him more — we have the same interests when it comes to music, so I can definitely work with that JARED [RELATION: LIKE] — There are talks about working as allies... stay tuned for more information SZYMON [RELATION: LIKE] — he seems super sweet and funny! i get good vibes from him and so does mikki... potential ally! ............................................... Not much has changed because I’m gonna be at the beach for the next few days, but hopefully I’ll be in a good enough position this week! I’m gonna talk with Jared more about potential alliances and see what we can work with... I’ll talk with mikki about it in the future when the time is right ! She’s still my closest ally as of right now, but maybe in my next DR I can include a trust ranking! With that said, I hope you have a good night!!

I am SO excited to be playing. I’m so new to all of this though, it’s overwhelming. I’m trying to talk to everybody to make sure my butt is covered for the first HoH and not ignore anybody. I want to build authentic relationships and find a ride or die group. I’m vibing with a few people so far, but a lot of conversations seem light and meaningless. Like yes...I’m fine, I’m happy to be here, I’m excited... but what I really wanna know is can I trust you?!

Today I talked with and really vibed with Sara, Rich, and Austin all individually. We came together and we actually solidified an alliance!! The Marching Band! I am so pumped because these were the 3 people I was closest with and we all actually decided to work with each other. Obviously I’m a little nervous I’ll be ostracized and that some are closer than others, but I’m ready to take this to the end. I’m so happy we had something solidified before the HoH because AUSTIN WON!!!! The Marching Band is marching along!!! I’m just hoping I’m not the only one to put all of my eggs in one basket. It might be naive but I trust them.. we will see if it’ll be my demise!!! Also...can we just talk about Jacob’s sus accidental message to the group chat at the beginning of the first HOH comp. there’s definitely other alliances out there... I just hope mine is the best.

So Austin went on call with me and I honestly feel pretty good about his HOH reign now. He told me he's thinking of putting Lana up next to Mazden but I, obviously, IMMEDIATELY shut that down because Lana is my sequester queen! I mean, he didn't explicitly say he was gonna do anything with her when I defended her. He just asked my opinions on her and I knew what he meant, so I went to bat for her. I don't know if I should tell her that though because if she wins HOH and goes after him I don't know if he told anyone else and, at this point, I need to look out for myself. I don't need to be a prejury flop... I feel kind of bad about Mazden because she didn't expect to be working on premiere night but also she didn't participate in HOH so like... I don't know. She also gives me straight girl energy and I don't know how to feel about it. There are straight people in this community? She uses a lot of emojis unironically and girl that laughing emoji... maybe I don't feel bad. I don't know, she seems nice. I have a lot of thoughts. I'll give you my analyses on everyone else I haven't mentioned in other DRs too. Ferg: He seems nice but that video and my internet... He was on screen for maybe 30 seconds of that 3 minute video? I would've appreciated it more if my internet wasn't crappy but unfortunately for him it annoyed me how much it buffered. Jakey: He's my New York sister, I like him a lot but not as much as others. I feel bad because he's nice but I really gotta stop feeling bad and looking out for myself. But I feel okay with him. Daly: I feel like he's super mysterious but also he's kind of hot... anyway... no I won't simp but he's a cutie! I don't know if I could trust him on a game level though! Also I know I mentioned him yesterday but Szymon is so amazing... I love him. My Italy sister... I stan him. He knows me from Stan Brother and asked for an alliance called the Italian Stallions 3.0... he's literally so cute.

OMG what a day as the first HOH. My strategy was to call every single player in this game and build a 1on1 connection with each player. I am absolutely dead and I am not loving the job of having to nominate two people since so many people are so amazing. Early on my favourite people are Haley, Sara, and Szymon. I currently have 3 alliances. One is the Zwooperoos of Daly and Sara from my time on Zwooper. I have The Marching Band which is Rich, Sara, and Haley. FInally, I have The Zoo which is Jacob, Jakey, and Daly. After talking to about 3/4 of the cast on calls, I feel like my nominations are coming down to Lana/Celina/Mazden but I still have yet to talk to all 3 ladies.

A lot of people were considering throwing the 1st HOH competition but honestly screw that! I came here to play and WIN every single competition that I play in and I don't plan on looking back!

Waking up this morning allowed me to see things very clearly. I have voice called with everyone in the house minus Mazden and Celina who have made no interest to call with me so that is not helping their case at all

Honestly I LOOOVEEE Sara and Haley. These are my ride or dies in this game and I am so happy that I have them by my side!

Jakey and Daly have been pushing for me to nominate Addilyn this week and I don't really think it would be wise for my game to do it. Addilyn is a strong personality in this game and I believe she will cause drama if I nominate her. If they want her up so badly they can go to battle with her on their own. I have actually had a decent conversation with Addilyn to the point where I believe she trusts me

I’m okay with him winning HOH, but i also don’t know? We’ve talked a little and i would assume he wouldn’t put me up. He wanted to VC last night at like 2am but bitch i was not awake SKSKSK so i messages like hey i’m awake now! And idk hopefully that’s a sign that he does want to work with me and that i’m safe this week!

I am very much invested in both Haley and Sara being my ride or dies. I have known Sara for a while and I love this girl with all my heart. At the same time, I have recently met Haley in this game for two days now and I already know this girl is going to have my back to the end. Haley and I also named ourselves #TwoSames as our cute duo name. This is exactly how I wanted to start my game with two solid bonds from night 1

I don't see my name, so i am relieved, I guess it was a safe bet for him to do the people who were least active I know people have lives, but at this early in the game anything is enough to get you out!

I can’t say I’m shocked about being put on the block. I still feel like I’m getting to know everyone though and so far, I’ve been getting good vibes from a ton of players! Now I know I just have to crush it in veto to know for 100% certainty that I will be safe this week!

I am SO happy Austin won HOH! Now our alliance just needs to keep moving forward and make sure we can keep the targets off our back. I keep telling others I’m not sure how I feel, but I feel really solid with my group The Marching Band. I would LOVE to make it to the end with them. I feel bad Austin has to get blood on his hands so soon. He made 1:1 calls to everyone to determine who he’d nominate. A lot of drama came out of that and he disclosed most of it to me...so I feel that much better. But some people thought it was weird he called and I hope it didn’t put a bigger target on his back. I think I’ve got such a good connection with everyone in my alliance. Obviously I could be getting played, but here’s to believing in people. Austin came out and talked to me about his other groups. I feel really solid with him. He’s been honest, even when it’s hard. He asked if we could name our duo “two sames.” I think it’s so cute and funny, it’s a phrase I use at work with my students. We’ve voice talked the last two nights and strategized for the entire time. I truly had no idea how much time this would take up for me in my brain. I feel like all I think about is this game. I’m making my rounds and taking to people. Sometimes it’s really hard work because I feel like I’ve already found my people, but I want to protect us, so it’s worth it. Rich and Sara are awesome, I feel like we all vibe really well. Rich was the first person I vibed with, Sara and I are both teachers in a pandemic so we literally are “two sames” (sorry Austin), and Austin and I mesh well too. We’ve got a solid group and I reallyyyy hope we can pull this off. I know there are other alliances out there, and I’m CLEARLY not a part of them.. so I need to work my ass off to make this work.

So the POV player picks were actually not too bad for me. Jacob had told me that there is an alliance of himself, Brianna, Celina, and Mikki but I don’t believe Jacob would use the POV unless I asked him to. I know Jared is planning on throwing the competition as well. I also found out through Jacob that there is a Sequester alliance between Jacob, Amanda, and Lana. Also, Lana has won Sequester which is very concerning for my game as well

I totally bombed the POV today... It took me 6 minutes to find stupid Daly’s name in the word search and that set me back big time. It might not be the worst thing though because winning both comps this early on would definitely put a big target on my back

I definitely think I have an advantage this week because as HOH I was able to go on 1on1 voice calls with each player in the game to try and get a read on them and who they like/dislike. I am a little concerned with players like Addilyn, Jakey, Jacob who may be playing too hard, too fast

AHHHH I am not happy with the noms ashjhajs because I get along BRILLIANTLY with mazden already. she's honestly so great and I think I could have a potential ally and friend in her I love her and her vibe so much and honestly more than other people?? so um YEAH don't want her to go AND THEN ON THE OTHER HAND I have cel who is one of my most important people in the game go up. I love cel so much and I'm here to PLAY WITH HER and work with her!!!! I DON'T WANT HER GONE ahhhhhhhh I have 3 f2's and cel is one of them and I know this sounds insane but every single one of those 3 people are everything to me and I genuinely wanna make it to the end with all of them? so that's gonna be tricky in the end but for now I'm just gonna ignore the problem and live in happy land with my best friends in the game ashjasjhajh so yeah cel being up is awful and I'm going to save her no matter what. but I hate that it means I have to evict mazden because I love her SO much. I hate it here. VETO PICKS okay so Jacob got picked and I'm keen to see what he does because he spoke very loudly about how he'll save cel and wants to play for cel so um buddy lets see how you do ashjhjasjhs I suspect he might throw it because we know he's in other alliances and I'm positive one is with Austin!!! our hoh!!!! so um YEAH will he throw it or will he play for it and use it on cel to keep up appearances? idk but will be fun to see. Brianna is playing and she might save cel if she wins!! she asked me if she should and I was like yeah!! but also people will know you are aligned with her so it's up to you like I just want her to do what's best for her game because I want Brianna to be here for a long time with me, I love her and her winning would be iconic. so yes this is my two cents. I filmed a cute dr for this but my wifi is out so I can't send it so <3 YOU GET TO READ INSTEAD. shashhjasjhas okay bye

people i feel really close to Brianna szymon cel elise ferg mazden???? surprisingly??? what a wild card jakey people i am vibing with really well !! addilyn jared rich? haley people i like and vibe well with but honestly i'm strangely either :eyeshake~1: about or just wanna like get more from sara daly lana people i do not vibe with :grimacing: but they think i do so it's actually fine and might even be one sided on my end whoops jacob austin

I feel horrible for not telling Haley/Rich that I have previous relationships with Daly and Sara. They are both amazing people and they have clearly strong opinions against pre-game relationships but there is no way that I can release that information until after the game is over. This sucks!!

I feel good that Brianna didn't use the POV. It means I don't have to get anymore blood on my hands this week and I believe I will come away from this week with little blood on my hands as possible

I lost a lot of trust for Jared and Mikki tonight. They both went to Daly and told him that I have mentioned how likeable he is in the cast which is absolutely bs because if anything I was just agreeing with what they said to make them feel good. It is clear now that I have to watch my words with them very carefully in the future. I also wonder how much of that was planned on their end to try and create a divide between me and Daly

I AM FREAKING OUT! What the hell is happening in this house??? We can’t even sing Kumbaya for week freaking one!! Split house due to pregaming?? That bothers me. I came in to this with absolutely no connections. I didn’t know who to trust. I DIDNT EVEN KNOW I COULD TRUST THE DIARY ROOM BECAUSE I DIDNT KNOW WHEN/WHERE THEY WOULD BE RELEASED. Brianna decided not to use the veto, fine. But I obviously want to keep Mazden. Celina and I haven’t connected what-so-ever. I’ve taken these last few days to try to build up my barricade beyond The Marching Band. And I really like Szymon. He seems super genuine with me. I like Ferg too, he seems super chill. I told Jared I like him and would like to work with him but I don’t think I can trust him. I’m trying to lay low and tell people I’m voting with the house. I’m nervous I’ve made a target of myself with a few (Jacob) because I haven’t been trying as hard with him. Like I thought we were “ok” 🤷🏻‍♀️ There are clearly two sides to the house and I want to make sure I’m going to survive this mess. I honestly have no idea what’s going to play out after this...I don’t get the greatest vibes from the other side. It’s clear they’re confident that they have the numbers. Who even knows what the hell Jared is gonna do??? He campaigns for Celina..then tells rich he is willing to flip. Tells me he’s willing to flip, and then tells Szymon he isn’t sure!!! WHAT THE HECK?! JUST MAKE A GOD DAMN DECISION. Today is giving me some anxiety. I am SO nervous for this HoH. Worst case scenario, Jacob wins it because he told Austin he wasn’t sure about Rich and I. Also Szymon thinks Daly, Rich, and Austin have a pre-game relationship so that’s definitely something I need to try to keep in my pocket and kill. Rich wants a 3 person with Mazden and myself...without the other marchers. And I have no idea how to bring Szymon in but I REALLY like him. Rich and I have a final 2 that I have semi confirmed, Austin and I have a final 2 that we have named and I’ve agreed with, Sara and I have something but idk about a f2 (we haven’t used those words) and Szymon made it seem like it’s him and I against the world. I really like them and and am loyal to them all, I have no idea what I’m doing. I was trying to get through this without lying but here I am. This. Is. A. Mess.

I really want to ensure that people do not associate me with this big blindside of Celina this week. If she goes, I want others to believe that I had very little to do with the vote so that I don't become the target if someone from the other side of the house wins HOH tonight

Honestly I love the fact that Haley and I have like no lives and are always available to talk to eachother #TwoSames. It just breaks my heart that I am unable to tell her about my prior relationships with Daly and Sara because I know that will cause a huge divide in our friendship

This vote tonight is going to be wild. I am hearing that some people think it is going to be unanimous for Mazden to be evicted but in all actuality it should be Celina going home in a very close vote so I am so excited to see how this one plays out

Austin being HoH was 10/10 best case scenario for me!!! He is my ride or die, and I got all the benefits of his knowledge with NONE of the risk. Brianna being POV was scary at first, and she did her best to hide her connections, but I think all will go to plan even with her choosing not to save Celina.

im so aggrevated i wanna go apeshit i wanna go apeshi

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Neil Gaiman: I like being British. Even when Imashamed, Im fascinated

The books interview: The award-winning author on his new book of Norse mythology, Brexit and being an Englishman in New York

Neil Gaiman wanders into the Crosby Hotels colourful parlour in lower Manhattan looking like the Platonic ideal of himself. Hes all wild hair and gracious manners, dressed in a lived-in black wool coat, which he keeps on throughout. He loves this hotel, he says, not least because the concierge writes a comic about Houdini with the former concierge.

Gaiman started out in comics, reading them as a child and eventually writing them too, including his famous Sandman series. So does this happen to him often, his very presence tempting out underground comics enthusiasts all over the globe? I wish I could say yes. It would be a much more interesting and sort of Pynchon-esque world. But no, its just here.

Gaiman looks a little tired. He has just come from feeding breakfast to his toddler youngest son, the progeny of his second marriage to the singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer. (He has three children with his first wife, Mary McGrath.) His creative life is a whirlwind of projects. The television version of his 2001 novel American Gods is to air in the US in April. He has also been at work on an adaptation of his 1990 collaboration with Terry Pratchett, Good Omens, for Amazon and the BBC, on which he is serving as showrunner. Meanwhile, there is the matter of writing books, the latest of which is Gaimans retelling of Norse myths in the straightforwardly titled Norse Mythology, out this week.

It has clearly been a struggle to find the time. I would look up every now and again and go, OK, I have a week. Good, I will retell a story. These are drawn from the 13th-century source texts for many Norse myths, the Prose Edda and Poetic Edda, which he first read in his 30s, after absorbing the superhero stories inspired by them in Marvel comics as a child growing up in West Sussex. With such a haphazard schedule, it has taken around eight years to write the book, the idea for which was first floated by his American editor at Gaimans birthday lunch in 2008.

Listing all of Gaimans achievements could fill a book on its own. In addition to the comics, he is the author of novels for adults and children including Neverwhere, The Graveyard Book and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. He has written original screenplays and seen his work adapted by others, too, such as the 2009 stop-motion version of Coraline. He has been nominated for and won countless awards, including the Hugos, Nebulas and Eisners.

An illustration from Neil Gaimans The Graveyard Book

Gaimans love of Norse mythology surfaces frequently in his work, not least in American Gods, which captures a battle between Odin and Loki. But in embarking on the retellings in Norse Mythology, Gaiman found himself faced with new limitations, as much information about the gods is missing. On Greeks and Romans, for example, we have scads of stuff, but the Norse werent writing it down, he explains. They were telling the stories, so everything we have was written down after the event. The holes and the contradictions that result from the oral tradition presented creative choices, but he felt an acute responsibility to be faithful to the traditional versions.

I have to play fair with the Norse scholars and I have to play fair with kids who pick up the book and read it and think they know the stories. And so I may add colour, I may add motivation, Id go and put in my own dialogue. I may draw inferences, he says. All that stuff Im allowed to do, but I feel like Im not allowed to just go, OK, theres a patch of canvas missing here. Im going to draw something in

Even so, Gaimans personal sensibility is apparent in the text. His affection for Loki, for instance, shines through: Loki is very handsome. He is plausible, convincing, likable, and far and away the most wily, subtle and shrewd of all the inhabitants of Asgard. It is a pity, then, that there is so much darkness inside him: so much anger, so much envy, so much lust.

Gaiman attributes his love of Loki to his novelists eye. You always end up fascinated by who changed, and how they change, because the engine of fiction is who are you at the beginning of the story and who are you at the end. Thor, bless his heart, has no narrative arc: he is the same person all the way through. He is not the brightest hammer in the room, but hes good hearted, and you know he will die at the end, but he dies the same person hes been all the way through. In contrast, Loki is both the devil and the saviour of the gods. Almost every story where theyre in trouble, its because Loki got them into it. Also, an awful lot of the time, hes the only one smart enough to get them out of it.

He declares a real joy in passing these things on. Its like being given something that belongs to humanity and polishing it and cleaning it up and putting it back out there.

Gaimans enthusiasm for myths also extends to the Egyptians and the Greeks. He can reel off similarities between ancient stories, and says he doesnt just tell the stories, he feels them on some emotional level. The glory of some of these myths is that they feel right, he explains, although he also concedes that every now and then youll hit a myth and go, No, I cant really get behind that. Really, we get licked out of the ice by a cow? OK, if you say so. (Hes referring there to the myth of Audhumla, which he includes in Norse Mythology, despite his scepticism.)

As Gaiman wrestled with these stories, he says, he had no idea he was writing a topical book. But then, as political events unfolded in the second half of 2016, he could not help but draw parallels. For me, it was Ragnark, he says, referring to the apocalyptic end of the gods. It begins with a long winter, continues with earthquakes and flooding, and then the sky splits apart.

The view that Brexit and the election of President Trump have brought about chaos and even a sense of impending doom is widely held, but Gaimans version of it is particularly eloquent. I remember the 80s and the nuclear clock and the cold war and Russia and America and [thinking] I hope you guys dont press buttons and it would be very nice to not live in the shadow of everything ending, he says. But at least at that point, what you were scared of was just one action. Now one is scared of the accretion of a million actions and a million inactions.

He says there is a strange kind of magical thinking afoot and tells me about waking up the morning after Brexit in a hotel in Scotland and checking the result, then having that sort of moment at the end of Planet of the Apes where Charlton Heston sees the Statue of Liberty … I was going, Oh, no. Are you really

Gaiman has, in recent years, divided his time between the UK and the US, but he is not an American citizen and has fallen off the electoral roll in the UK, so he wasnt able to vote in either the Brexit referendum or the US election. Im frustrated not being able to vote over here, he says. Im like, well, I pay lots of taxes to the US and the UK, but I dont want to become an American citizen. I like being English. I like being British. Even when Im ashamed, Im fascinated.

Indeed, he clearly is. He does a very good imitation of the cab drivers he encountered in London leading up to the Brexit vote, who seemed to believe that, ultimately, the thing they were about to do was of no consequence: The EUs not going to let us go … . Regarding the Trump vote, he says: At the end of the day, what I think was being voted for was change. People were saying Were fed up and were not being listened to, and unfortunately that wasnt being offered by the other side. The appeal of Bernie Sanders was he was standing up there saying This thing is fucked, and the problem with Hillary was she was standing up there and saying Things are good, theyre getting better.

Genuine worry furrows Gaimans brow, but he has plans to respond to current events. His following is huge, including 2.5 million people on Twitter and the millions who read his books and his blog and watch his television shows. He intends to use that platform to highlight the plight of refugees. He hopes, too, to double down on his longstanding activism to promote freedom of speech. I wrote an essay on my blog in 2009 called Why Defend Freedom of Icky Speech?, he says, Which just becomes more and more timely. I have a 14-month-old son, and a four-month-old grandson. I have no idea what kind of world theyre going to grow up in. Im going to do my best with the time and the intellectual effort remaining to me to do whatever I can to give them a good world, he says.

Ragnark, as Gaiman writes in Norse Mythology, is of course the end of something. But there is also what will come after the end, he adds. In his version the sun comes out. Something glitters in the grass. The gods children find a set of golden chess pieces waiting for them. They arrange them on a board, and then one of them makes a move. And, Gaiman concludes, the game begins anew.