#originally I wanted them to use The Beast but then I saw how fuckin uncomfortable those seats looked and yeah xD

[elvenbeard]

Road Trip 1/4 🏙️

Kerry: "Fuck, couldn't even tell ya when the last time was I went on a road trip." V: "Never been on one at all." Kerry: "... you kiddin'?" V: "Well, I guess you could count that half year I worked as a roadie. But that was more work than fun." Kerry: "If you're travelling with a band and don't've stories of wild escapades to tell on day two you're doing somethin' wrong." V: "That so?" Kerry: "Okay... lemme tell ya a story..."

I recently talked about how I love imagining Kerry and Vince on a long-ish road trip together, telling stories, absentmindedly holding hands, just enjoying the scenery and getting away from NC for a little while. And starting arguments with random radio DJs about old songs xD I bet Kerry has many stories to tell not only about his Samurai times but also his own tours and the shenanigans he went up to. Even Vince has a handful of travel stories to share, although he's not nearly as far-travelled as Kerry.

Where are they headed here? Not as important as they way to get there...

#cyberpunk 2077 #cyberpunk 2077 vp #cp2077 vp #cyberpunk photomode #virtual photography #kerry eurodyne #kerry eurodyne x v #vincent ezaki #otp: to bad decisions #my vp #originally I wanted them to use The Beast but then I saw how fuckin uncomfortable those seats looked and yeah xD #I mean is the V-Tech a practical road trip car? probably not #but comfort > practicality XD #also it's fast xD #during this I figured out amm lets you assign seats to spawned characters for easy placement :D #you're kinda locked into position then though XD #if I ever dive deep enough into modding custom poses I think one of the first things I'd like to do #is just a pack of synced hand holding and hand kissing poses #for taking walks or driving in the car or sitting at the restaurant etc etc #(or if someone is already working on this/ wants to after reading this now... pls go ahead XDD I'd die for #it for more cute shippy shots)

[b-afterhours]

Sympathy For The Devil (part one)

summary: Set in 1978, Bill a young yet accomplish cop takes on the crime in New York City. Nervous yet excited to take on his first big task at his new department and prove himself. He soon finds out his partner is everything he had least expected. 

warnings: strong language, mentions of sex acts, mentions of drugs

tags: @kikilikes @itsbillskarsgard 

Sirens were wailing in the distance in East Harlem. The noise growing louder as Bill, pent up with nervous energy, walked down the graffitied streets to the police station in which he worked. Finally, about to take on the first big case at the station since he was transferred to in New York City. He was originally from Newark, born and raised. Although New York City was just a ferry ride away, the big city still felt daunting. Especially in 1978, the streets were rough, every corner was a wrong turn if you weren't lucky.

Bill walked in the station, the scent of coffee and cigarettes welcoming him. The secretaries and assistants all in a tizzy getting the paperwork through from the weekend. Though when he walked by, no matter how busy any of them were, they cocked a head in his direction to say hello. He politely smiled at them and he could literally see how they just melted. It was silly. A fresh young face in the station must have been a hot commodity for their daily water cooler conversations.

He arrived at his desk, way off in the back of the place, shrugging off his gray suit jacket, draping it across the back of his chair. Moving the morning paper aside, he started to look at random papers to look busy. He glanced up hoping to see that his lieutenant finally arrived so he'd get assigned to his case today. He was eager to get off paperwork duty, to finally get a uniform, and ride around in a cruiser. It's what he did in Newark, protecting the community and chasing down criminals. He reached ranks quickly at the old station because he was passionate about the job. Not many people liked it, he was still new only a few years on his belt, it ruffled the feathers on the more seasoned deputies. Especially, when he got promoted.

He was called in by the sheriff after a long day cruising the streets of Newark. Had a nice conversation over his achievements and was asked, then and there, if he was interested in working in NYC. That, there was a station in a shortage and he thought Bill was just the right person to send over considering all the crime and drugs in the city. The station only wanted the best and the sheriff felt confident that his best was Bill.

He was buzzing with excitement upon his arrival to his new job in the Big Apple but failed to realize what a mighty beast he was up against. The station even had a different hierarchy of order. He didn't get his NYPD uniform as he expected on his first day. Instead, he was regulated to paperwork, a way for his superiors to feel him out, to see where he best fit. After two months of sitting at his desk reviewing files and regretting relocating his whole life, he took matters into his own hands. He started asking the secretary's what areas were lacking in the department and what were the bigger crime issues in the precinct. It was drugs, more specifically, cocaine and in 1978 it hit an all-time peak. Everyone and their mother were snorting the stuff. The ladies were happy to speak on more secure matters with him just to be next to him. He knew it wasn't fair to lead them on, to charm them, but he didn't have any other ground to stand on. At least he made good conversation with them. He hardly talked to anyone. Patricia was his go-to girl, she always had the dirt, the good kind with the evidence to back to back it up. She was the oldest out of the secretaries, the mom of the bunch, and he liked especially that she didn't ogle at him as he spoke.

"They're needing people to work with criminal informants," she said hushed to him a few weeks ago. "Somewhat of an undercover deal. I think you'd be perfect for it."

Bill nodded contemplating on it. "How should I go about getting the job? I'm dying here. I made a case to get off paperwork duty a week ago now and no one's gotten back to me."

"I know sweetie," Patricia frowned a bit, hearing out his frustration. "It gets busy? I don't know what to say? It's New York City there's a lot going on."

"If there's a lot going on then why am I still sitting at the shabbiest desk in this joint?"

"Bill," she said in a stern motherly way.

"Forgive me, Pat. It's not you I'm upset with."

"Well your advisors are–"

"It's not my advisors I'm upset with either," he cut her off, "It's myself." He sighed running a hand through his hair. "I should have never moved here."

"Honey," she rubbed his arm, "okay, listen I'll tell you what I can do but first type a letter on why you want the position. I'll get one of the girls to xerox a few copies and I'll get them to the supervisors' desk every morning. I'll listen around. Soon as I hear your name leave the CI directors lips you gotta talk to your advisors and ask them about the position. Then ask if they got your proposal. Deal?"

Bill smiled, "Deal. I knew I could count on you, Pat." He excitedly kissed the top of the dames head before heading off with a new pep in his step.

"Watch the curls, kid!" She hollered after him.

And now Bill was anxiously awaiting his new job at the station. His advisors were nowhere in sight and his stomach began to knot. A door slammed closed behind him, startling him, he turned his head and saw a small woman struggling against the cuffs she was restrained in. Both his, lieutenant and advisor, had their hands hooked around her elbows escorting her in as she screamed obscenities to them. Stan, his advisor, shot Bill a look to follow. Bill got up trailing behind them, the girl was tiny, it looked ridiculous that she could pull against these two burly men. He stared at the back of her bottle blonde hair, the dark roots grown out an inch, her curls fallen.

"Sit down Star," Jerry, his lieutenant, shoved her in the room along with her large tote.

"Hey, how you doin' Bill," Stan said patting his shoulder as he walked in. "Ready to meet your CI?"

Star begrudgingly took a seat on a brown folding chair, her head down in defeat yet Bill could feel the rage emitting from her. Bill sat at the edge of his seat still buzzing with anxious nerves. He had no idea what kind of CI he'd be assigned to but a streetwalker, naively, never crossed his mind. She was only wearing a black silk slip dress and a white fur coat that had seen better days.

"Sorry, we took so long Bill," Jerry said flipping a chair around and resting his arms on the back of it. "Irma didn't see the hold we had on her and released her from detainment last night. We had to go out looking for her."

"She's not a hard find, still on her same corner but this time she wanted to run." Stan laughed. Bill laughed along feeling uncomfortable with the girl still in the room. He immediately felt bad for doing so, he was just nervous.

Jerry stifled his laughter and quickly went back to business pulling out a thick manila folder, from under his arm, unwinding the threaded latch and laying out a stack of papers in front of Bill. The top file had all the woman's information, Bill fanned the rest of the stack with his thumb. They were her case files, violation after violation, ticket after ticket.

"Real names, Angela Esposito," Jerry began to give Bill a quick run down. He looked over at her, her head still hung, her dark brows furrowed upon hearing her name. "On the streets, she goes by Star." He could hear Stan chuckle to himself as he lit his cigarette listening on. "She's got quite a record, isn't that right?" Jerry cocked a head at her. "Hey," he snapped his fingers, "Hey!" She didn't look up instead they could faintly hear her mumble something under her breath. "What's that?" Jerry lifted a brow.

"He's talking you!" Stan instigated. "You were real fuckin' mouthy your whole way here, so speak up."

She lifted her head scowling at Bill's superiors. It was the first time he'd seen her face, really. Her eyeliner and mascara smudged and her lips stained red from lipstick that had since rubbed off. "I said," it came out icily but loud and clear, "FUCK YOU!"

Jerry darkly chuckled and then slammed a flat palm hard against the table separating them. Everyone jumped. "Cute." He bit back. "No one's making you do this. We can take you to your fuckin' cell right now and I won't lose a second of sleep over it, you hear me?" He snatched the files from in front of Bill and plucked out a case. "This," he laid it in front of her "possession and conspiracy to distribute cocaine. This will get you locked up for some time. Not to mention all your cock sucking offenses. And from what I know judge doesn't take to kindly to lose women." Star exhaled deeply looking away in anger. "So, if you want these charges dropped, you work for us as you agreed to before pulling one on Irma last night and taking off."

"Not my fault she's almost legally blind! Surprised the whole cell block wasn't released," she leaned in scowling back at him.

"Don't care, you took advantage. Now Bill, here." Jerry pointed. "Not so easy to fool. You listen to him and if you don't he'll shoot your fuckin' nipples clean off." He stood up laughing. "Me and Stan will leave you two to get to know each other. I'm sure Stacy got you the CI report, this morning?" Jerry pointed at Bill.

Report? What fucking report? Bill panicked, internally. "Yeah, yeah she got it to me." He said coolly.

"Good, come by my office," he glanced at his wrist watch, "here in 15 minutes." He patted Bill's back and both his superiors left making inappropriate jokes with each other on their way out.

Thick, uncomfortable silence filled the room before he spoke to her. "Hi," a thin smile spread across his lips, "I'm Bill. Bill Skarsgard." He put a hand out for a shake.

Sheepishly, she lifted both her cuffed hands from under the table. "Could you take these off? This is bullshit, I wasn't arrested for anything."

Bill reached for his keys and freed her hands. She quickly retracted them, bringing them to her chest, fingers smoothing over the red marks on her sore wrists.

"Smoke?" Bill asked pulling a cigarette out of his pack. She nodded and placed the cigarette to her lips leaning into the flame of Bill's zippo. She took a deep drag and leaned back finally relaxing into her seat. "So, um this cocaine charge," he skimmed his eyes over the file. "Is this why you're here?"

Star lightly chuckled. "You didn't get the report," she smirked, exhaling smoke through her nose.

"What?" He straightened up.

"Stacy is a lazy piece of shit," she turned her head to the standard clock hanging on the wall. "9:33. Bet ya she's just now waddling her fatass out the break room." She leaned in her voice now a whisper. "She eats all you pigs donuts. I've been here a lot," she leaned back in her chair and slowly bent her arms out, "obviously."

"Well," Bill lifted his brows, she wasn't wrong. "Give me one second, will you sit tight?"

"Got nowhere to go, no one to see," she shrugged.

Bill quickly jogged back to his desk weaving between people on the way. Sure enough, Stacy came walking towards his desk, he reached his long arm out snatching the folder from her hand. Quickly, he looked through it as he stridently walked back to the interrogation room. Star sat tight, thankfully, and asked him for another smoke.

"I see," Bill said extracting the information he needed and put the file down. "You're gonna lead us to the supplier."

"You don't say," Star said sarcastically.

"Now do you have an idea on who that might be?"

"Now if I did... don't think I'd be here." She paused digressing her sarcastic tone. "I just got caught up," she shook her head, "I know what it looks like on that piece of paper. It was a lot of coke, yeah. But when you're out there like I am, for as long as I've been? The dough you can make off that stuff can get you a bus ticket straight to California and still have enough to get a nice little place in Hollywood."

"Is that why you ran last night? To get to California?"

She rolled her eyes, "if you ever stayed in these piss smelling cells, drowning yourself in the toilet sounds like a beach." She laughed at her dark joke.

"They do smell like piss," Bill agreed laughing lightly with her, "I don't blame you for running. But we're working together now, Angela."

"Star," she corrected him, "you don't know me like that."

Bill nodded understandingly. "Star, okay. As soon as we find this supplier, all of your charges are dropped. Look," he fanned the stack of files, "every single one of these. If you want to go to California, you don't want these following you. So you help me and I help you."

"That's rich," she stubbed out her cigarette.

"What's rich?"

"A pig trying to be helpful."

"First rule," Bill sternly put a finger up.

"Aw, here we go," she groaned.

"I'm not a pig." He locked his eyes with her.

"Got any more stupid rules?"

"I'm sure there'll be more as we go," he stood up, "follow me, gotta talk to Jerry."

Bill grabbed a vacant desk chair and rolled it right next to Jerry's office door for her to sit. He walked in the office, greeting Jerry, and quickly opening the blinds. Star had her head turned directly meeting his eyes. He pointed a long finger at her and mouthing, sit.

"How you liking your new partner?" Jerry chuckled setting his pen down.

"She's... interesting," Bill shook his head taking a seat in front of Jerry's sleek auburn desk.

"Don't let her get one over you. Star's all bark."

"So, you needed to speak to me, sir?"

"Yes, take a seat. I'm about to hand you your new life while you work this case."

"New life?"

"You know, you're working undercover?" Bill nodded along. "So we got you a car to drive from impound, nothing fancy, don't get your hopes up. And a motel, it's double bed, don't worry."

"Motel? I thought we were letting her off the reigns and she has mandatory curfew?"

"Her? No, no, no." he shook his head. "She's a conniving whore, no way. Eyes on her 24/7, hear me?"

"Yes, sir."

"Alright. Here," he handed Bill an envelope, "keys to the car and your new place." Bill grabbed it but Jerry still held on, leaning in. "Sheriff Burns said you were his best. So I expect the best."

"You will, sir," Bill said confidently.

"And Bill," Jerry said before he walked out, "change your look up a bit. Her pimp's been locked up for a while now, not getting out anytime soon, so you act like her new pimp. That's who you are now. So shave your mustache, do something new with your hair, know what I mean?"

Bill nodded but he didn't like the thought of "acting as Stars new pimp", it left a bad taste in his mouth. "Got it."

Bill was given a '73 brown Pinto wagon that was beaten to hell. Even had charming bullet holes on the trunk door. He was sitting in the motel, Star had excused herself for a shower, and finally, he had a moment to mull over the morning he had. What the fuck did he get in to? He was excited to finally get the hell away from his desk but this? Picking up the motel phone he called Patricia up and asked if she didn't mind house-sitting his apartment and feeding his cat. She was more than glad to. She was especially happy for him on his new position and promised to pack him some clothes to drop by. But her cheery demeanor did nothing for him though. He listened for the shower, to make sure it was still on, before cracking open Star's case folder. She had tons of repeat offenses for soliciting sex and indecency charges. She did a little time in '75 for skipping court. He was surprised she hadn't spent any more significant time considering that her charges had doubled since. He looked further to see what charge was the catalyst of it all. He frowned upon discovering she shoplifted from a drug store when she was 15.

The shortest file was filled with her personal information. He learned that she was just 22. The fact that she had these many run-ins with the law at her young age, depressed him. She was from Atlantic City, New Jersey, originally. He figured by her accent, even though it seemed like she tried to lose it, it was still apparent. He hadn't realized the shower had been off for a bit as he read on. The bathroom door cracked open making him snap the file closed, tucking it away under his pillow.

Star walked out, fresh face of makeup and rollers in her hair. She had a tote with her filled with what she felt necessary to keep on her. Which was mostly makeup and hair supply along with two quick outfit changes. She picked Bill's pack of smokes up from the tv stand and snagged a cig for herself. She plopped down on her bed smoothing her short maroon corduroy skirt with her free hand while her other brought the cigarette to her lips.

"So?" She locked eyes with him. "What's the plan for today?"

PART TWO

#bill skarsgard #my bill writings #70s bill

[iris-sistibly]

4R’s: Encantadia Season 2 (March 24, 2017 week-ender episode review)

Episode 180

Recap:

E correi diu, Avisala meiste: Gilas and Mira

The seven decided to call it a night.

Strange at how Ariana helped Lira take off her training gears and started to act motherly towards her, it made Lira a bit uncomfortable but also appreciated Ariana’s gestures. Not long after they dozed off, Luna woke up, Lira sensed it and talked to the former. Luna still wanted answers, about who she really was. Danaya mentioned before that she is a diwata with a Hathorian blood and held on to the promise that the queen will tell her everything after their training. Luna asked if Lira knows anything but the latter also had no idea, Lira knew Luna was longing for a mother, something which Lira understood perfectly. Lira told her that she once longed for her mother as well, and the struggles she went through just to be with her, in the end, she found her mother and her father as well. The amazing part? She came from the other world but was still able to reunite with her family, this comforted Luna, friendship between the two blossomed.

Ariana woke up and saw Lira feeling cold, Ariana decided to give her blanket to Lira but the latter refused for it will be Ariana who would have none to keep herself warm, the two agreed to share the same bed (with Luna) and blanket. Once again, Amihan struck Lira’s memory as the two drifted off.

From afar, Mira was watching Lireo. Mira wondered if she could visit the kingdom and her mother, Muyak told her that Cassiopeia created a spell to prevent her and Lira from using their ivictus but assured Mira that Muyak will accompany her back to Pirena once their training is over. Lights were out, everyone was in deep slumber, it was time for the Mashnas to do their job. Wantuk was the first to find out that there were vidaljes in the island, both he and Imaw were defenseless, upon hearing Wantuk’s scream, the seven woke up, and immediately armed themselves, they tried defending the camp, but Pao Pao was taken down, Luna got injured and Gilas got killed, everyone watched in horror as Gilas succumbs to death. Lira and Mira used their ivictus to escape but the island was enchanted thus preventing them from leaving the place. The trainees regrouped but were found by Asval and Andora, Lira told Pao Pao, Muyak, and Ariana to take Luna to safety while she and Mira faced two of Avria’s Mashnas. Lira and Mira joined forces, but their strengths combined was still no match to Andora’s power, the cousins were unable to move. Asval pointed his blade at Lira, the latter was expecting to be stabbed but being fully aware of Lira’s power, Asval stabbed Mira from behind instead. This terrified Lira and caught Mira just before the latter hits the ground, Lira told her to hold on and promised she will save her. Mira knew her death was near and wanted Lira to live, so that she’ll be able to relay her message to Pirena—that Mira loves her very much and she’s sorry for everything she said to her back then. Andora and Asval weren’t done and was about to kill Lira but Andora was surprised that she couldn’t even lay a finger on Lira, she has protection against weapons, a blessing given to her by Danaya back when Lira was still a baby. Lira used her magic to defend herself and Mira, but Andora simply used her power and froze Lira’s body, Asval quickly got Mira and made Lira see how Asval slit Mira’s throat thus ending her life.

The four other trainees got away from Asval and Andora thanks to Mira and Lira, Luna was still suffering from her wound but was more determined to avenge Gilas. Muyak suggested to split into two groups so that the enemies will have a hard time catching them, an idea which Pao Pao disagreed but was left behind with Luna. Amarro and Lila Sari found them, Luna recognized them and got angry especially towards Lila Sari despite of the latter showing concern. Pao Pao tried to defend himself and Luna but Amarro told them that they weren’t enemies and let him and Luna escape. Though Amarro and Lila Sari did was the right thing, they were still worried of what will happen if the others find out.

The Darkness Returns

Avria’s disguise was discovered, thus she could no longer pretend to be Danaya. The real Danaya was back to her original form and immediately went back to Lireo. What puzzled the sisters is that, how come the fire gem wasn’t able to recognize the real Danaya and the fake one made it easily to Lireo, Pirena confessed that it was her fault for taking back the protective spell against Avria, but they have bigger problems, the three other gems were now in Avria’s hands. The sang’gres and Hara-Durye went to the gems chamber and found out how Avria stole the gems. Danaya blamed herself for believing in Avria, but every ruler makes mistake and that they should learn from it, it wasn’t the time for regrets, they have to act quickly to take back the three other gems.

Alena, Cassiopeia and Danaya went back from the chamber, Aquil was also present and was wearing his armor once again. Alena sensed that Aquil and Danaya both need to talk and decided to give them space. Danaya revealed that it was her fault that Lireo is once again in jeopardy, it was because she chose to meet the fake Aquil and that meeting gave Avria the opportunity to carry out her evil plans. Danaya realized that this is the very reason why a queen shouldn’t fall in-love, because it is a weakness. Danaya decided to end everything she and Aquil has, and chose to fulfill her duties as Queen of Lireo.

Avria knew anytime the diwatas will declare war against Etheria, thus Avria had to act quicker. Using a powerful incantation, she created a gigantic, ferocious beast, and now everyone is in danger, no one is safe.

Rave/s:

💗 Until the very end, Kate proved that she IS Sang’gre Mira. Brave, smart, but very gentle and loving. My heart is breaking once again, but performance wise, Kate nailed this scene. She and Mikee actually, it was so heartbreaking and so frustrating that Mira didn’t even had the chance to at least see her mother in Lireo for the last time.

💜 Liraaaaa! Lemme give you a hug. You and Kate are the reason why I still hold on to the show (of course Ruru is still there so…), but I gotta say, girl, you really can do drama. Versatility is definitely a must for every actor and actress and she has it, she made me cry, she made me laugh, and even though I have to admit Lira’s annoying sometimes, I still love every bit of Mikee and Lira. Do you think Mira’s death will push Lira to use her avatar once again? Let me know your thoughts!

💛 Another performance worth raving for, SanRoc! That scene killed me as well, so many feels in one scene. Love that Rocco and Sanya really grew into such great actors in this show. Definitely looking forward for more Rocco and Sanya projects after Enca.

Rant/s: 😭 They killed Mira…THEY FUCKIN’ KILLED MIRA.

🤔 I was really alarmed that Cassiopeia didn’t even think of the guardians, she just slipped and told Avria about where the seven were and I was expecting that she’ll return to the island and at least bring them back to Lireo but NOOOO! I am so annoyed right now, they were just at the beginning of their training but they already lost two (and one of them is Mira, MIRA!), I wanted to yell, “Hey! You have trainees left in the island aren’t you going to go back?” it’s not like Imaw and Wantuk are capable of defending themselves and even if Mira has Emre’s sword and Lira has powers it still wouldn’t be enough to defend all of them since majority of the group are inexperienced. If Lira dies as well, I am so done. I mean come on, Ybrahim already lost a child once, he also lost the love of his life, and now Lira? The hell!

🙄 Cassiopeia created a spell to prevent the trainees from escaping the island yet did not even think of creating a barrier for protection just in case, I know she was pretty confident that no one will ever find out where they are, come on you don’t have to be super smart to actually come up with this idea.

🤔 If I am not mistaken Danaya granted Lira protection against any weapon or magic, but I am still wondering, how come Hagorn was still able to kill Lira in both 2005 and 2016 version? How come Lira was affected by Andora’s power? Please don’t tell me she hasn’t learned how to utilize that blessing up to this date, it will be pretty much dumb of her not to think of it, or is it because the earth gem is now in the hands of Avria which kind of weakened Lira’s protection? But still, what about in book 1 where Lira was almost killed a number of times and the earth gem was still under Danaya’s watch? Isn’t it an obvious plot hole?

Best performer/s for this episode: Sanya Lopez 🍃 Kate Valdez 💥 Mikee Quintos ⚡

Rating: 9 out of 10💎s (7 points for cast’s performance, 2 points for the plot because I hate it)

Week-ender thoughts: So-so to dreadful set of episodes this week. Although I’m quite relieved that the Danaya impostora arc wasn’t prolonged, it still wouldn’t change the fact that I hate everything in the week-ender episode, not that I’m not satisfied with the performance of the cast—nope, Cassiopeia fucked up and I don’t know if it ever crossed her mind, or if she has other plans, or whatever, Mira died and I am so affected and I hate, hate, hate this. Is Lira going to die too? I don’t know, but one thing is for sure, I am definitely NOT looking forward for next week’s set of episodes.

Overall best performer/s for this week: Sanya Lopez 🍃

Overall rating: 8 out of 10💎s

Photo credits: From Twitter: @GMAEncantadia (Encantadia 2016-2017 official twitter acct) @gmanetwork (GMA Network); official website: gmanetwork.com @GMADrama (GMA Drama)

From Facebook: Encantadia 2016; official website: encantadia.com.ph

Video credits: GMA Network via YouTube & dailymotion

#tv series #encantadia #encantadiatrahedya #pirena #ybrahim #mira #muyak #pao pao #4Rs