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tagthescullion · 10 months

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Responsibility

Fandom(s): Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Rating: General Audiences

Summary: Annabeth's been feeling a little bit too guilty lately. As a brother figure, it's Luke's job to make her feel better.

((Based on @reader-inserts-and-others-thing 's post))

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“It was my fault.”

Luke saw Annabeth’s distressed expression as she slouched down on a rock by the creek.

“I should’ve known Clarisse was going to bait Chris and that he’d react.”

She looked so miserable.

Luke knelt next to her, and took her hands in his.

“Listen to me,” he said slowly. “You’re only eleven. You’ve almost led us to victory!”

“But we lost!” She snapped, getting up and stomping back a few steps. “We lost because I wasn’t clever enough.”

Luke sighed.

Ever since he’d come back wounded from his quest last year, Annabeth had been behaving with what he could only classify as Catholic guilt. She blamed herself for everything that went even slightly wrong in any and every aspect of her life.

She blamed herself for not going on the quest with him –as if Luke would’ve let her–, she blamed herself because her little sister couldn’t learn the multiplication tables, she blamed herself because their team hadn’t won the dodgeball match the other day…

It worried him monumentally. She was too young to take responsibility for everything.

When Luke had suggested she come up with a strategy for Capture-the-Flag, he’d done so hoping she’d relax and enjoy. Clearly this was all his fault.

“You made a mistake, Annabeth.” He took a step closer to her. “And then you covered it up nicely, too. If you’d been a bit taller, you’d have got to the creek sooner. Give yourself a few years, puberty will hit you like a train. You’ll wish you were short and slower again.”

He said the last bit dismissively, hoping she’d roll her eyes, annoyed at him so much as mentioning adolescence, the big forbidden topic she adamantly refused to talk about.

She did look away, but she appeared sad rather than embarrassed.

“My mother’s Athena,” she told him. “I’m supposed to be able to solve problems.”

Gods, not again with the Athena thing. Luke was ready to march up to Olympus and run over the old goddess with her own golden chariot.

Annabeth had had a dream, a week or so before, –whether a demigod dream, or a plain meaningless one he didn’t know– in which her mother told her she’d make her proud. Proud how? Athena didn’t say. Proud when? Yeah, not that either.

If the Goddess of Wisdom had truly gifted her daughter with a message, it was as vague as it could be. And not very productive at all. And also had the worst timing ever.

But Annabeth refused to believe that it had just been her subconscious creating an olympically unrelated dream, so she’d spent the past several days wishing for a triumph that won her some divine recognition.

Either way, Luke wished he could convince her to put less importance on her mother’s opinion of her.

“No god over there,” he began, pointing towards the general direction of Manhattan with his hand. “Has ever been good at solving problems. They create them, and then they let them run loose. It’s us who clean up their mistakes, and that’s something you’re very, very good at!”

She gave him a hesitant smile. “I did help with the Party Ponies last month.”

“You did,” he grinned. “That idea of the prom dress was amazing!”

Her eyes shone with pride, but they lost their gleam after a moment.

“But I still can’t win at Capture-the-Flag!” She insisted. “I keep messing up all the time!”

“Chiron likes to say you can be part of the problem, or part of the solution,” Luke said. “I happen to believe you can be both. And what’s more, I think it’s important to be part of both.”

Annabeth rolled her eyes. “Because you learn from your mistakes?”

“In a way, yes,” he agreed. “But also because it’s important to take responsibility when you mess up. You made a mistake, that’s true. But you also realised it, accepted it, and found a way to patch it up in like half a minute. Not everybody can do that, you know? Most people would fall over blaming this, that, you, me, and everybody else.”

“I do blame Chris a bit,” Annabeth admitted. She sighed. “But I should have known better.”

“There you go, then.” Luke grabbed Annebeth by her shoulders and pushed her towards the cabins. He felt sweaty, he wanted a shower. “You’ve learned and you’ve taken responsibility for it.”

Annabeth shrugged. “I guess it could’ve been worse.”

Luke nodded. “It’s only a game. We play every week, you’ll have a million chances of getting it right.”

“We��ll win next Friday,” Annabeth decided.

“I don’t doubt it,” he assured her. “That being said, though, it’s okay to throw some blame on other people if they are guilty about things. A mistake is not always one’s fault alone.”

“So you’re saying it’s also Chris’ fault for being baited?” She asked skeptically.

“Yes,” he said. “Maybe you could’ve seen it coming, but so could the rest of the team, and none of us realised it was a weakness in our defence. And Chris shouldn’t have been so easily baited by Clarisse.”

“As a strategist it’s more my fault though,” Annabeth stated. Luke thought she sounded less upset that she’d been a few minutes back.

“To quote one of the most iconic lines to ever come out of popular culture, with great power comes great responsibility, that’s true,” Luke agreed. “But when it comes to teamwork, everybody should try to help. A leader speaks for their people, they guide them, but they’re not to blame for every single action every person in the group makes.”

“I don’t mind taking some of the blame,” Annabeth said.

“That’s because you’re becoming a good leader,” he told her.

She stopped walking and turned towards him. “Do you think it would make my mother proud? Being a leader?”

Luke repressed a sigh.

“I can’t speak for your mom,” he offered. He knelt in front of her, and to his chagrin had to look up into her eyes. “But I can tell you with absolute certainty that Thalia would be very, very proud of you.”

Annabeth grinned.

#luke castellan #annabeth chase #clarisse la rue #chris rodriguez #thalia grace #chiron pjo #pjo #pjo hoo toa #riordanverse #mis fics #tagthescullion

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withlovefromolympus · 2 years

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Dionysus and Ariadne headcanons!!

dedicated to @greekmythologymemes and anyone else who loves this couple :)

Dionysus does NOT drive. He’s usually a little too intoxicated for that so he never officially learned how, and Ari is a better driver anyways. She has to scoot the seat all the way up to reach the pedals but he dare not tease her about that (or he risks walking to the destination).

They visit the island of Naxos sometimes. The place of Ariadne’s biggest heartbreak has become a favorite vacation spot, and she loves her husband for being the reason it is.

They don’t fight often, but when they do, they’re good at apologizing and not holding grudges. Their making up usually involves sex, much to their children’s disgust.

When Ariadne is sad, her husband turns into a leopard and playfully pounces on her and purrs and licks her tears away and tickles her with his whiskers until she’s laughing and smiling again.

Speaking of cats, they own many of them. Dionysus will text his wife “guess what I got today!” and she has to guess whether it’s a new bottle of wine or another cat from the shelter he couldn’t resist adopting. Usually it’s both.

Ariadne is a huge puzzle lover. Any puzzle — crosswords, sudoku, jigsaw, word-searches — is no problem for her. As the goddess of mazes, she demolishes the competition when in a corn maze. Dionysus is so amazed at her for that, always bragging to people how smart his wife is.

Dionysus’ favorite color is purple, no surprise. Ariadne’s is gold (related to the whole golden thread thing). They’re undeniably two of the best dressed on Olympus. Everyone’s a little jealous of how majestic of a couple they look when together.

Dionysus sometimes still has nightmares from when he was a child (he watched his foster dad and mom slaughter their kids and them themselves), and Ariadne never fails to pull him into her arms and remind him that he’s safe and rub his back until he feels better.

Sometimes Ariadne will braid her husband’s long hair and interweave flowers into the hairdo. The other gods tease him because it looks very feminine, but he adores the styles and wears them proudly.

Ariadne has a high alcohol tolerance. She can out-drink pretty much any of the gods except for her husband. He’s so damn proud of her for that.

They both love fuzzy things: fuzzy socks, fuzzy blankets, fuzzy pajamas…anything warm and cozy. The material attracts so much cat hair but neither of them care. They have about ten opened lint rollers in their house at all times

Ariadne, as much as she loves Dionysus’ wild parties, often goes to bed before they end since they last until sunrise. And when she does, her husband, no matter how drunk, always takes breaks from dancing like crazy, entertaining, and drinking out the beer/wine bottles to go check on her periodically :’)

Ariadne is close with Athena. They weave and chat together all the time <3

They’re always coming up with new remedies for hangovers. When the other gods come to them the morning after a party for help, the couple always know exactly what to do. Apollo swears they’re even better than him, the medicine god, at curing post-drinking headaches.

Dionysus and Ariadne love going to bars around the world to try the different alcohols of the globe. They watch the bartenders closely to ensure they’re watching out for girls’ drinks from being tampered with from predatory guys (and vice versa), and if they don’t, they’re punished appropriately. Dionysus may be the god of wine and love a good drunken crowd, but he takes the safety of the vulnerable very seriously.

Other than the parties, they live a pretty calm life together. You can find them going to the beach and running into/visiting Poseidon and Amphitrite often.

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houseofpunk · 7 months

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finally getting around to watching the latest episode of roh and here are all my thoughts:

I think Josh Woods has the potential to be a big contender in roh I just wish he was built up more and would actually drop Mark as his manager. He needs to show he can stand on his own and actually do promos instead of just standing around looking intimidating.

Lexy continues to be the beautiful glue holding this company together I am so proud of how far she's come as an interviewer and broadcaster in the last year you can tell she's really found her confidence

Tony Nesse continues to be the bane of my existence and is the most uncharistmatic one note heel jobber out there he should just be cut all togther at this point.

Scorpio is here now. I'm pretty indifferent to him and I'm worried with him and Ethan being in this togther they'll become a tag team again which I think would be a huge back slide for Ethan who I think needs to focus on building himself up as a baby face which I wish he had done a long time ago

I'm happy that Lee Johnson being built up in this company as well, after being out on injury for so long he lost a lot of momentum but I'm glad to be getting more of a showcase of his talents and capabilities

GRAVITY!!! I am always charmed by his silly little gimmick

Outrunners are my goofy guys and I love the silliness

I really appreciate how much time and care is being put into building up Billy and her relationship with Athena is so perfect these two are the stars of the whole company and the highlight of every episode.

I've said it before and ill say it again- Andretti is sooooo boring and is dragging Darius down with him. When Dante was going solo when his brother was injured he was able to thrive and make waves in aew but now that he's out Darius seems to be drowning. I wish he would be on his own so he could properly show his talents instead of being in bland tag match after band tag match with Action.

Griff is still here? why?

These crowds are not hype enough for the powerhouse that is Leyla she scares me so much :)

JIMMY JACOBS HI HI HIIIIII HIIIIIIIII ZOMBIE PRINCESS my thoughts are not coherent I am goo

It's so unfortunate that Shane Taylor has such a majestic dumpy because it's wasted on a very boring wrestler

Dalton called me a baby chicken and made me blush. I get the feeling he's a very open and emotional lover.

Cole Carter and Griff Garrison match? Skip.

Mercedes and Diamante make such a good scary lesbian duo why don't the women have tag belts in this company because they should be champs yesterday

It makes me so angry when crowds are dead silent during a good women's match y'all don't deserve these amazing women

I am once more sipping the savage sauce, in fact I have not stopped sipping the savage sauce I am all in on the iron savages. Something very beautiful about guys who drink pre-workout like water and love to eat ass.

You know what? I'd love to see a Boulder vs Brody big boy match. That's my new dream match.

Very heart warming to hear people cheering very loudly for my boy Ethan Page. I kinda hope they built Ethan up enough to face Eddie and make a great rivalry out of it considering the history they have togther.

Brian Cage and Metalik main event??? this is so darksided and awful all these bad bitches backstage and you give me this???? Don't get me wrong I like Metalik but he's not a main eventer.

Brain cage must be an absolute throat goat the way he keeps getting tv time

#roh lb

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what-do-1000-swords-look-like · 2 years

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9-1-1: 6x02 thoughts

This was another great episode!

My heart is hurting for Athena and what she's about to go through; saying that, I don't think it's her dad at all, I think the killer might be the retired handyman (there's a reason they showed us the flirty energy between Athena and the current handyman as well as the discussion of what was to be done in the garage as well as the intro - props to the writers for following up on this important story line for this amazing character

I am beyond proud of Bobby; he stood up for Athena when she needed him to the most; I'm glad things worked out with Beatrice though

Poor Hen! God bless her for trying to juggle all of that! I'm sad that she failed but I'm glad that it's coming down to a choice she needs to make, I was terrified for her when she fell asleep at the wheel (I may or may have not been yelling at the screen 'Hen, open that window right now! Turn the radio on! Chew some gum! Pull over! NOT LIKE THAT!)

Love my girl Karen, she really is Hen's perfect partner - I CANNOT WAIT for Henren Begins

Denny is so cute btw - can't believe how much time has passed though and all of these kids are growing up

Loved the call center stuff with Maddie and Noah, it's nice to see her back in the swing of things and helping to train the newcomers

Chim! He knew before anyone (except maybe Karen) that Hen was taking on too much - I love these besties so much - I only wish she had listened to him

Buck with the convention emergency - can I just say that Oliver plays that role brilliantly? So much heart and incredible energy, I don't know how to explain it but no one could play Buck the way Oliver does, no one. My heart broke for Buck though as well as that guy. Makes me think back to Mitchell and Red: two emergencies and older men that Buck needed to learn from. "You don't find it, you make it" & learning not to let the job monopolize his life. Now he's trying to learn the secret to happiness, to "be at ease"

And sure enough, we have the locker room scene which I swear is like a play on the 4x06 breakfast scene and even more so for the 3x16 scene where Buck wants to go out to celebrate, but instead this time Eddie is asking straight out (with Chim) and Buck refuses as does Hen, I seriously love this writing team sometimes and what they do

And because I'm me, the scene with the popcorn (notice how it's Eddie, Chim, and Buck only having popcorn then dousing Hen with it, and also notice how Chim's color bowl is different to Eddie's and Buck's whose happens to be the same color together - this show makes choices)

Good stuff, all good stuff - can't wait to see the next episode

#911 fox #911 6x02 #911posts #911 thoughts #buddie mention #henren mention #bathena mention #thoughts

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xaviernottheprofessor · 2 years

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Phone Call: Xavier and Clayton Mitchell

Clayton: [sees who is calling and lowers the volume of the music in his car to talk] hey! I was beginning to think you moved to another country and changed your name to Chase. Xavier: Chase? Like the Paw Patrol dog? Clayton: Or the bank. or Chase because I feel like I have to constantly chase you down. Xavier: Hah hah very funny. I've been busy. Kinda. Clayton: Mm not good enough, Xavier. Look, I know you're hurting and I'm sorry but you need to have a decent meal. And call mum. She's worried too. Xavier: You didn't tell her, did you? She loved Raj. Clayton: Mum has eyes and a television, Xavier. Your break-up is pretty public even if it didn't mean to be. I think someone at the hotel caught on and let the word out. That’s the theory we’re going with back at home. It is what it is. Look, take the time now that SNL is on hiatus to focus on projects you have lined up. How’s the deal with Nickelodeon going? Xavier: [nods] Yeah, I’ll call her tonight. Oh God, I keep forgetting about all of that. [clears his throat] Its going okay. Preliminary stages right now so I’ll be hosting some Teen Nick stuff I pitched a sketch show for teenagers so we’ll see how that goes. The streaming service is set to launch in about 7 months or so. Clayton: I can’t tell you how bloody proud we all are of you. This is all such a big deal! You’re going to head up Nick, you’re doing great on SNL! LoveHacks starts filming soon, right? You should be very proud of yourself. Xavier: Thanks, Clay. I am. That and the charities Clayton: And you’re a homeowner before 40. Xavier: Yeh. I uh [scratches his brow] I should probably start getting whatever work done I wanted on that place. For whenever you guys come visit. Clayton: That’s the spirit. [frowns knowing his brother is only masking] Xavier: I uh. Heard back from Dusney. I got the part. I’ll be in the Star Wars series after all.

Clayton: [smiles widely and closes his eyes] That’s amazing, Xavier. I just knew you’d get it. Why didn’t you start with that?

Xavier: You started talking about Paw Patrol and it screwed me up! [lightly laughs] I’ll tell you more once Ive got details but yeah, your brother is going to be in a Star Wars series!

Clayton: [practically squeals] Oh the girls are going to scream. This is fantastic! Oh shite, I forgot. I have to go pick Athena up from mum’s house. They’re making cookies for her book club.

Xavier: [chuckles softly] how pleasantly domestic.

Clayton: I don’t know who I am anymore.

Xavier: That’s what happens when you move to suburbia!

Clayton: DO NOT start! Mister Hollywood over here.

Xavier: [smiles] yeah. I love you.

Clayton: Love you.

Xavier: Say hi to the girls for me. An tellt hem I’ll be there to visit soon.

Clayton: I will. Congratulations, again. You’re going to be okay.

Xavier: mm hmm. thank you. [ends call and sighs before rolling back into bed and under his covers.

#( phone. )

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matan4il · 2 years

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Buddie 510 meta

The first call starts with Buck and Eddie being their usual amazing battlefield boyfriends (and if I have contributed nothing else to the Buddie fandom, I contributed this term, I’m proud of it and love that others are using it, too), BUT what I particularly like in this case is that they pair up and start working together and in such perfect sync even before Bobby tells them to. It shows us that they’re truly meant to be partners! ~~~

The whole ep sets up the idea of personalized gift giving as a symbol of knowing people really well, or at least wanting to and being willing to make efforts to. It’s therefore also a symbol of closeness and emotional investment. And Buck? In that context, we see his intimacy with Taylor once again appearing somewhat off, since he says he finally understands his ex-roommate who would break up with girlfriends after Halloween (implying Buck has also felt, at least for a moment, a desire to break up with Taylor rather than shop for her). Then that’s followed by him hearing that Bobby got Athena an engagement ring for their first Xmas together, and Buck absolutely balks at the idea. Which, given the stage of their r/s, isn’t out of the ordinary, it’s the slightly too emphatic reaction that makes this moment feel like B/T are not even close to being the stuff that epic love stories, like Bathena’s, are made of.

And then we get this amazing contrast between Buck and Taylor on one hand, who clearly don’t know each other well enough and have no clue what to get their partner for Christmas, and the couple from the elevator call, who show their affection and their desire to be together by giving each other a gift for Xmas (this connection is emphasized by the fact it’s clear Buck is thinking of his own gift giving trouble during the call). What really stood out to me is that Melia paid so much attention to Marco even before getting together that she knew he’s constantly going to these concerts. And yeah, she missed the mark a bit because she didn’t know everything (i.e why he’s going to them), but it’s clear she was paying attention and wanted to get to know him, making B/T, as an established couple, pale in comparison. They both completely fail to find even one personalized idea for each other. Which is especially surprising given the ending of this mini arc: usually these stories show a partner being at a loss but then eventually pulling through and finding the perfect, most personalized gift imaginable, the one that shows they do know each other better than anyone else. Not in this case, since even at this story’s closure, Taylor still goes with the not-very-personal sweater, and while Buck’s gift is very much from the heart, it seems to be way more about him (as someone used to saving people) than about her. It’s still not a gift that shows a profound and intimate connection. Add the fact that this ep comes on the heels of 509, which in itself demonstrated that Buck doesn’t really know Taylor, so we witness they’ve not made any real progress as a couple, not even after her backstory was revealed. ~~~

Compare all that with Buddie in this ep: in the very next 118 scene we get after it’s made clear Buck is clueless when it comes to Taylor’s gift, he once again proves to be Eddie’s partner in real life as well as on the job, as they talk about Eddie’s concerns regarding Chris. The entire time, they’re framed by gifts (I just HAD to gif this), which were already established in connection to Buck as the symbol of knowing one’s partner (in fact, the scene starts with a close up shot on the gifts). This is highlighted by the fact that Buck proves to know Eddie and Chris’ life so intimately that he immediately offers an insight on why Xmas would be a time when Chris is struggling. In addition, clearly Eddie came to Buck right away and trusted him with the info about what he’s going through. In comparison, we see in this ep repeatedly how other people in Eddie’s life, even close ones, are kept in the dark until he has no choice but to share. Hen and Ravi didn’t know about Chris’ nightmares, Carla didn’t know about the kidnapping. The one person who knows everything Eddie’s going through, the one person Eddie CHOOSES repeatedly to confide in, is Buck. And to add to that, in this one brief scene he appears more willingly invested in his partner than in all the scenes where he’s trying to find a gift idea for his actual gf. ~~~

It’s a tiny moment, but when Hen doesn’t know where Eddie is, she asks Buck, just like how when the team didn’t know where Buck was, it was Eddie who had the answer. And I know it’s a split second moment, but given the ep’s theme of knowing your partner, I felt like it mattered that this is how they kicked off the closing sequence of the ep, with Eddie’s dramatic decision. ~~~

Which brings me to discuss the very structure of this ep. When it starts, it looks like Buck’s storyline for it will be all about Taylor and proving himself as a bf by choosing the right gift. So this should have been Buck’s emotional happy climax for the ep, but it wasn’t. Instead, we get him after that, still feeling somewhat melancholy when Hen asks him how he is (he says he’s fine, but we know what Buck sounds like when he’s actually happy and this ain’t it. Plus, remember his 403 confession to Maddie? He says he’s fine, he just wants to be… finer). That shows that his deeper emotional state is the one that caused him to cancel his and Taylor’s participation in Bathena’s Xmas party: he’s sad over a part of his family not being there and despite being in his first serious r/s during Xmas, that doesn’t quite fill the emotional pain he’s experiencing since Madney aren’t there. This perfectly leads to the real emotional climax of the ep: Eddie’s announcement that he’s leaving the 118. This is the one thing in Eddie’s life that Buck didn’t know about, pointing to its devastating effect that caused Eddie not to share about it until after he’s spoken to Bobby. After all, this ep starts with Buddie naturally gravitating to working together even before they’re instructed which (which they’ve done all along… Chim is still gone, the partnerships set up in 505 are still technically in effect, yet we’ve always seen Buddie together in all the following eps) and it ends with Buck hearing he’s losing his partner. It’s no coincidence that the first face the camera pans to right after Eddie speaks is Buck. This is another part of his family leaving and his most significant partnership being dissolved, this is the bigger story this ep is telling regarding Buck. I mean, we could have discovered Eddie's decision through Bobby’s POV, but by doing the reveal in this way, the show is telling us that that would not be as impactful as seeing it through Buck’s eyes. ~~~

Now I normally try to stay away from speculations, but we’re looking at maybe the biggest cliffhanger this fandom has known and 3 months of hiatus, so let me say: I absolutely don’t believe Eddie will be leaving the 118. Remember ep 505? Buck wanted to leave and Eddie was having none of that. That was a decision based on fears and so is Eddie’s. It feels bigger, because it’s the mid-season cliffhanger, but… remember 310’s cliffhanger with Michael’s tumor? That was arguably even more serious and could have had even more devastating repercussions for the firefam, but that’s not the direction the show took. It ended up being just one more challenge that needed to be faced, opening new opportunities (David), but not drastically changing the fate of the characters or their dynamics. A more likely possibility is Eddie turning into a paramedic, but… I also can’t see that TBH. Because in 506, when he was kidnapped, he was acting as Chim’s replacement, as a paramedic, meaning that role isn’t any safer than his current one. They could find Eddie a different first responder role, maybe something like dispatch, but that would separate him from the team completely, and I can’t see that happening, he’s too much of an integral part of the 118 team, which is the heart of the show. The most likely thing IMO is that this will be an opening for Eddie to talk more about what brought him to this decision, which the show IMO hinted at by having the shooting and the kidnapping both be brought up during Eddie’s talk with Carla. I can’t know any of this for sure, of course, but this is how I see things at the moment and why I’m not concerned…

The unbelievable @judsonryder, in addition to making all these amazing gifs for my meta (throughout all of season 3a, thank you SO MUCH!) also added to the poignancy of Buck’s heartache at the end of the ep with this incredible gifset, please check it out and give her some well deserved love! If you like my perspective on Buddie, you can find more of my meta and fics here. Thank you for any like, comment and of course reblog! These posts require a lot and it’s wonderful to see people enjoying them and sharing them with other! I will continue to post content during the hiatus, so please don’t hesitate to stop by and say hi! xoxox

#buddie #911 meta #911edit #911 edit #911 gif #911gif #911gifs #911 gifs #9-1-1 #911 #eddie diaz #evan buckley #christopher diaz #911meta #buddie meta #wm #911onabc #911 on abc #911abc #911 abc

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fanficlibraryposts · 3 years

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Percy Jackson Fic Recs

who even cares about reputation? by rubiesanddiamonds

She decides she really likes his laugh. And his voice. And his general aura. A lot.

*punk!percy and girly!annabeth*

what’s a god to a nonbeliever? by Almas

It’s not that he’s “hung up on The Menace” as Dionysus so delicately put it. It’s just that it’s a bad idea. Awful, really. Percy Jackson’s got off-limits stamped across his pretty little forehead. If Zeus had sent Dionysus to that demigod camp over a nymph, then Poseidon would certainly toss him into Tartarus if he went near his son.

*on hiatus*

To Make a Legend by WardofWinters (QoLife)

Percy was having a normal day at the beach, until he decided to try to waterbend like Katara from his favorite show.Problem is, he succeeds. Now he has to figure out how to waterbend, and keep the normal people from finding out they have a waterbender in their midst.Finding out he's actually a child of Poseidon will probably explain a few things. (Used to be named Avatar: The Legend of Percy)

*Is a series, should have at least have basic Avatar: The Last Airbender knowledge*

Silver Screen by herecomesthepun

in which Annabeth is a YouTuber with a penchant for Harry Potter sweaters and Percy is a rockstar who falls in love with the clumsy web star presenting his award. Percabeth, AU.

Of Gods and Men by plottingalong

The order of things are changing. Old rules are shifting, old gods awakening. Percy Jackson must come to terms with his own mortality, or rather, the lack of it.

And I will swallow my pride (In hopes of a final goodbye) by IzzyMRDB

"The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep." ~Robert Frost

Rhea thought the fight was over when she handed Luke that blade. The war she fought for others was over. She was wrong. Now a thousand miles and a thousand years from home, all alone with just the ghost of a curse to accompany her in her travels, she will only fight for the wars she chooses.

"I promise." It tastes like a lie, but I know I’ll do my best to fulfill it. How am I to make the gods listen when they don’t even know who I am?

Hold Tight and Pretend It’s a Plan by Rynna_Aurelia

Olympus has fallen. The second Gigantomachy has ended far differently than the first, and in Gaea's triumph, the world has been torn apart. But the Fates have seen what ends their failed meddling brought Western Civilization, look on at the dead—and undo what should never have happened the only way they possibly can. Perseus Jackson, son of Poseidon, is returned to his twelve-year-old self, memories intact and determined to save everyone he can. But he is not alone. The Moirai underestimated the strength of the Lord of Time when stealing his power, and there is something about this particular demigod brat that intrigues him. . .

Perseus Jackson came roaring to life with a violent gasp, green eyes wild. After a moment of panicked flailing and struggling to breathe, his fear-filled gaze settled upon a girl with blonde hair and stormy grey eyes, her face stern and unimpressed.

"You drool in your sleep."

Trading Tomorrow by Darkmagyk, loosingletters

Percy Jackson arrives at Camp Half-Blood bruised and bleeding, with the knowledge that he's the son of a god and his mother is dead. His little display with the Minotaur has caught the attention of the camp. But he’s not sure it is good attention, yet. Only the Hermes Cabin's not-quite Co-counselor Theseus, ‘call me Theo,’ doesn't treat him like a fascinating zoo exhibit. Which would be a relief, except he looks exactly like Percy: same green eyes, same trouble making smile, same black hair. The only differences are the fact that Theo is six years older, covered in battle scars, and the black tattoo on his arm. A trident and the letters SPQR.

Theo is eighteen, powerful, and unclaimed. And his resemblance to Percy could set a dangerous precedent.

*pretty much everything by Darkmagyk is amazing*

i could be your hero by sundaysabotage

“I just don’t get it,” he huffs to Will as they put up holiday decorations in the unusually quiet infirmary, “they talk to me like I’m supposed to know stuff. Like I’m the new Percy or something.” Nico expects Will to laugh at this, shrug off his concerns as unfounded and tell him he’s being over-dramatic like usual. He is wrong.

“Okay, babe, don’t take this the wrong way. But, you kind of are the new Percy.”

___ Based on a tumblr post I made about Nico being the obvious choice as Camp Half-Blood's unofficial leader when Percy leaves for college. (only no one bothers to tell Nico that)

*some solangelo and Nico being Tired(TM) for you*

Were I That Burning Star by californianNostalgia

An old panic gripped me—the breathless fear of being forgotten, being lost. Would anyone remember me when I was gone? Would someone think to lay a flower down on my grave and say some fond nothings like, “Was a pretty cool guy, that Lester,” while wiping off a single dramatic tear rolling down their cheek? Oh, who was I kidding. So what if no one remembered? There wasn’t much I was proud to be remembered by anyway.

After defeating Python and bringing down Nero, Phoebus Apollo reclaims his godhood. He is glorious once more. But for some reason, he can't quite make himself go back to how things were before.

(A Character Study of Various Gods, including but not limited to: Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, Hephaestus, Dionysus, and maybe Zeus)

* absolutely beautiful, very philosophical, made me see the gods in a completely different way*

PJO Fic Rec Part 2

Disclaimer: The fanfiction above were not written by me for I am not nearly as creative. However, I am an avid reader and movie buff so these are some of my favorite fanfiction within the fandom. I politely ask that you read the tags attached the fanfiction beforehand so that you know what you are getting yourself into, there may be crossovers. If you don’t like it then don’t read it. In addition, I ask that there be no bashing, the fics are based on my preferences and what I like. Lastly, if there are any specific genre or fandom of fics you want me to get into let me know through my ask box.

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saturnsstufff · 3 years

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Hear me out, imainge Techno raiseing a little girl and she just brings home her first boy friend or something. Techno being Techno just reacts to this in a "hurt her and i'll kick your ass" kinda way.

This idea wont leave my head and I have no idea why.---

Also hope you have a great rest of the weekend!! :D

-🐼😐

Oh my god he would be the best/worst dad ever. Best because he would be so loving and supportive. But worst because he was so terrifying.

Also! Apologies before hand I got a little carried away (I love domestic dad techno, what can I say)

Athena- Technoblade

Warning: none, maybe protective dad Techno?

When you first had children Techno was pretty hesitant. He wasn't sure if the child would like him or despise him. He also wasn't sure if he would even be a decent father. Of course being his loving and supportive wife, you already knew Techno was utterly amazing with children. So when you announced you were pregnant, you swiftly eased Techno's nerves about fatherhood.

When your baby was born he cried, he was so over joyed at the sight of your little darling within his arms. Phil, having known the lengths and dangers of pregnancies, was glad that you had safely delivered a healthy baby girl. Almost a exact replica of you to be precise. With little ruby eyes she looked at you both with wonder. Quickly finding comfort with her Mother, Father and Uncle. Techno upon seeing her, knew she would grow to be strong. Whether she choose to be delicate as a flower, or as fierce as a warrior. He would be there to support his little girl. With that said, he only found one name, perfect enough to fit his little darling.

Athena.

Like her name foretold, she became a elegant warrior. From a young age she was driven to make her father forever proud. Of course he was naturally proud of her. But that didn't stop her from picking a bow, and sword up to challenge her father.

When she was a toddler, she found amusement and love for the little things. Athena and Steve had even become inseparable. Her father was gushing over the idea that his daughter had a love for large animals similarly to him.

Of course you were also close to her. She was your daughter, made of your flesh and blood. While Techno taught her everything about combat, you often shown her the gentle side of things.

Between You and Techno- and the rather occasional help from Phil- you guys had taught Athena to be fierce, yet gentle and loving. Something you were all very proud of.

As Athena aged she became rather beautiful, growing to look a lot more like Techno then you first had perceived. With her father's strong gaze and jawline she became a heartbreaker without even knowing it.

You and Techno both knew she was gentle and loving. But due to Technoblade being her father, many boys and women alike tended to shy away from her. Fearing of upsetting her or her father.

Techno felt bad at the idea of his daughter being alone. He knew what it was like to be shunned by most people. It wasn't something he wished his little girl to face.

You, having been the more positive person in the marriage, knew that it would just take time for her to find the right person. Sure enough, you were right.

Athena had found friendship with a hybrid Ender boy named Nathaniel. Although rather tall he was in fact timid. Athena waisted no time in telling you about her long adventures with Nathan by her side. Soon the name "Nathan" and “Nate” had become a house hold name for your family.

Of course you had met Nathan occasionally. Having seen him when you would walk with Athena to the nearby village. He was a kind and loving boy towards you, and all those he encountered. When he started bringing Athena flowers, you had more then a well known hunch of where it would lead to. As always, you were indeed right again.

One morning Athena was a bit restless in her seat at breakfast. While you fed your young toddler, you couldn't help but wonder if she was ok. You were the type of mom to let your children come to you with their issues on their own terms. Figuring to wait until they were comfortable with bringing things up, then being pushed to tell you. It worked with your sixteen year old daughter and your twelve year old son. So you planned to roll with that for your soon two year old son as well.

Soon enough she did budge. "Mom?" She asked softly. You turned to her, showing she had your full attention. She cleared her throat and poked at her egg a bit. "I invited Nathan over for today... I hope that's ok..." she asked a bit shy. Something was up, but you weren't about to pry.

"Of course that's ok Thena, he’s your friend" you smiled softly to her wanting her to feel at ease. Her brother narrowed his eyes a bit. You watched your son from the corner of your eye. He knew something. Your middle child took after Techno expression wise. The look he was currently giving his sister, was the same look Techno gave you when he knew you weren't telling the full story. With your youngest in front of you asking for more food, you slowly moved your attention away from the eldest children.

"Will dad be coming home today?" Your son asked curiously. You herd the bemusement lace his tone. You hummed and put a spoonful of oatmeal into the toddlers mouth.

"I believe so. Phil and Your Father said they wouldn't be long with the Mansion run" you said looking over to him. With your youngest now almost two Techno started up his usual runs again. When you had a baby in the house he was always hesitant to leave for too long. Of course you always told him you would be fine. Thankfully your children were well behaved and easy to keep track of- that is unless your oldest son felt the urge to annoy his sister of course.

It was about a little after noon before Techno and Phil had returned home. Your toddler was the first to see them from the window of course. Calling out "daddy" and insisting that you all go out to meet him. With no hesitation you scooped up your baby and wondered out with your kids. Athena was smiling brightly. But you could also tell she was on edge.

When Techno rode up to the house your toddler was thrashing for him. Only easing up when he was handed to Techno. Your husband had the largest smile as he took his son in his hands. Asking if he was missed. You gave Phil a warm welcoming smile. Hugging him when he dismounted from his horse.

While you stood by Phil talking about the trip, your youngest children were hugging there father when he came down. Happy to have him home once again.

Athena, although overjoyed that her dad was home. Found her attention drawn to the young Ender boy approaching from the tree line. The two hugged happily when he met up with her.

Techno had traded your toddler to Phil. Making room within his arms for you. With your body pressed up to his, you turned your head to give him a warm welcoming kiss. But instead paused to see Nathan and your daughter hugging. Techno, expecting a nice kiss started to pout. But he soon stopped when he saw a unfamiliar boy with his little girl.

You had previously met Nathaniel, however, Techno has not. He’s only herd about this boy. So he was a bit skeptical.

Athena didn't hesitate to bring Nathan over to your little family. With Techno and Phil in full armor, you felt a bit bad that shy Nathan had to meet them this way. Your sons stood with Phil, your youngest within his arms. You stood in front of Techno, your husband towering over you with only his hand on your shoulder.

"Who is this?" Techno asked, his eyebrow slightly raised in question. Athena smiled hesitantly. Nathan quietly looking Techno over.

"Dad... This is Nathaniel... That boy I always talk about" you smiled warmly at the boy. Saying it was nice to see him again. He gave you a shy, but warm smile in return. Techno's eyes lingered over Nathaniel. Almost summing him up. "Nate.. this is my Dad and Uncle..." she said pointing. Nathan stepped away from Athena's side. Slowly stepping up to you and Techno. With a hesitant arm he held his hand out to Techno for a handshake. When Techno shook Nathan's hand, the size difference was easy to spot. Where Techno had strong calloused hands, Nathans were limber, long, and soft. Easily one of his Enderman traits he possessed.

Techno didn't make direct eye contact. Having remembered when Ranboo stayed with you two years previously. Ranboo had off hand mentioned making eye contact was seen as a hostile move to Enderman.

"Its very nice to meet you finally, sir..." Nathan said rather quietly. Techno although on the fence. Didn't choose to try and be intimidating. Instead he kept his normal monotone voice.

"It's nice to meet you too"

Nathan ended up staying for dinner that night. Athena and Nathan mostly stuck together, but both were a bit nervous you could tell. But again you didn't push it.

After dinner Phil took the kids outside for a late night walk. Figuring he would leave you and Techno alone for a bit. Of course you weren't fully alone. Athena and Nathan stuck about. With the two sat together on the couch, Athena ended up falling asleep on Nathans shoulder.

Well you and Techno talked in the other room at the table, the last person you expected to see was Nathan. He quietly walked in and waited for you two to finish talking before he began. "I... I uhm, have something to ask you s-sir" Nathan began uncertain. You gave him a kind smile and motioned for him to sit.

When he sat he looked between you two. Mostly looking for reassurance from you so he could address Techno. Techno didn't push, he just calmly waited for the boy to speak. "A..Athena really cares about your opinion... And.. I... I know I want to do this right..." he was stumbling over his words. You could tell he was nervous. Quietly you just told him to take a deep breath. He nodded and did so. Waiting a moment before continuing. "W...with your permission as her Father... Could I please date your daughter?... S-she means the world to me... all I want is her happy..." Nathan was shying away from Techno. Almost expecting him to yell or something.

Techno watched a bit and thought on his words. Truthfully Techno was proud of this boy. Everyone was terrified to date his daughter, yet a shy Ender boy had purposefully stepped aside to ask him for permission. "I suppose I'll let you..." Techno said slowly. Nathaniel's shoulders visibly relaxed at Techno's words. Of course techno narrowed his eyes after, becoming serious "just know I was your age. If she ends up pregnant anytime soon, I'm coming for you" Techno meant it. Nathaniel went red and swallowed thickly before slowly nodding.

"Y-yes sir...."

#technoblade #technoblade x reader #technoblade x you #techno x reader #techno x you #fanfic #fanfiction #minecraft fanfiction #minecraft x you #dreamsmp x reader #tb

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moccawithsugar · 3 years

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Few random notes about The Tower of Nero

(Spoilers ahead)

Nico. My poor boy Nico. Getting therapy from Mr. D was something I did not expect, but I’m glad he’s doing it. My baby deserves happiness.

The brotherly relationship between Dionysus and Apollo was something I did not expect either. I think I can finally understand better the god of wine and I’m glad for that.

Rachel and her brush will always be iconic.

Will is adorable. And the way he shines and then Apollo’s like “I’m so proud” and Will is there too flushed like “it’s not that I graduated med school with honors” and Apollo being a good dad for him like “I’ll be proud when you do that too” and I’m here like aawwwwww. But really, the fact that Apollo is proud that his son can shine is everything.

Will and Nico. They are so different and get along so good like wow. It’s amazing how they’re so perfect for each other. They know each other so much and they love each other so much and I love them so much.

There were two battle at camp Jupiter? Well, Percy and Annabeth are gonna stay in NYC. The battle is in NYC this time? Then Percy and Annabeth are going to San Francisco 😅 My babies deserve a rest.

Stelle is going to rule the world some day.

The cows... That was... so weird...

Also they mentioned Venezuela and I’m so happy for it.

Nico can kill just by touching people... WOW.

Meg is a little queen.

Her encounter with Nero was so heartbreaking but she was so brave...

Poor Lu.

“Nobody hits my boyfriend and nobody kills my dad”. Again: I love you, Will.

Apollo being sweet with his children was adorable. The compliment to Kayla and the cute little talk with Austin made me cry.

Also the other three new kids in the Apollo cabin meeting their dad. And Austin introducing them to Apollo like “they are the children you sired years ago, you probably don’t remember but now you do, you’re welcome” 😅 Also how do they know they’re Apollo’s children? He couldn’t have claimed them. Another god did for him? They’re just too good with arrows or medicine and make it too easy to deduce?

The other gods can watch him in a proyector in the hearth’s fire... Like, since when have them been watching him and laughing and betting against him? Since his trials started? That is so cruel, they’ve known Apollo for thousands of years. Hermes disappointed me so much, I really liked him. I expected no less from Ares tho. Also Poseidon was just there bored to the core and yawning like... You had that punishment before once too! And with Apollo! You know how it feels, you should care. I want to think maybe he was just too tired (if gods can get tired) because of the rebuilding of his palace but honestly what are the odds? The decline in Poseidon’s character is very sad.

Apollo walking to Python almost unarmed and alone was so brave. He couldn’t have gone like that in the first book and I’m so proud of him, he has grown so much.

“I missed the shot. Don’t even pretend to be surprised” I was not, Lester. At least you tried.

RIP THE ARROW OF DODONA! IT WAS A FAITHFUL PROJECTILE TO THE END! APOLLO MUST FALL BUT HE WILL RISE AGAIN!!!! HAIL HIS LAST PROPHECY!

Ehh did I mention Artemis? No? Well... ARTEMIS ARTEMIS ARTEMIS ARTEMIS ARTEMIS!!! The best goddess!! She was so worried 🥺 begging Zeus to forgive Apollo 😭 and screaming to Aphrodite... She’s so awesome I just can’t.

The description of how Apollo and Python fall to chaos was amazing. I never thought Rick would touch the subject of Chaos but it was great. The perfect end for Python and (of course) the perfect timing for the goddess of Stix to appear. At least she saw that Apollo has really learned the lesson. He must be true to all his promises from now on, specially the most important ones. He will remember. And the fact that Zeus can’t see to the Chaos? Sweet.

The way Apollo wept in his sister’s shoulder broke me. Poor guy, he has been through too much. And Artemis was there just so happy that he’s back and well and alive :’) she’s the best. “Not a cuddler, my sister. But she allowed me to hold her hands” aaawwwwww. Also the way she dressed him up into a dress was the most sibling-relationship-thing I’ve ever seen in a god/goddess 😅

“The gods awaited” is such a good phrase. Almost as good as “Release the Kraken!”.

I can’t stop thinking about the image of the tiny gods with Mickey Mouse voice “Welcome to Olympus!” 😂😂😂

“Wisdom, comes in handy” omg Athena.

If I thought before that Zeus was bad well now he seems even worse.

Why was Hera crying over Jason? Was she really grieving? Why? Doesn’t she hate every one of Zeus’s children? What did I miss?

The fact that Zeus doesn’t care about his son’s death 😒

Apollo visiting every single one of his demigods friends :’)

Hazel and Frank are finally free of their curses and living life like never before :’) I’m so happy for them.

Reyna seems so happy now with her bff Thalia hunting that damn fox. Also “no puedes decirle mamacita a una mujer, ¿entendiste?” was perfect 😅 I need more of Reyna and Leo speaking in Spanish.

Calypso enjoying school? Adorable :3

How doesn’t Apollo know if Georgie is his daughter or not? He’s a god now, he should now. He knew Thalia’s age just by looking at her, just saying.

I need lots of stories about the Hunters of Artemis, specially about what happened at the end with that fox.

The fact that Apollo knew Artemis was the only one there actually happy to have him back... And the wink at the end... I’m just obsessed with these twins ok?

Apollo bringing blue cookies to Percy was adorable. And Percy doesn’t know what to study, he just knows it has to be something with the ocean. I’m glad to see he doesn’t think about his phobia anymore. And Apollo’s concern about if Percy and Annabeth were going to share a bedroom or no 😅 hilarious. But that’s none of your business, Apollo. Annabeth told you herself.

Piper is bi! 😱 She’s finally happy (even missing Jason tho, don’t misunderstand me) with her partner and Apollo is so happy for her and she’s so happy for him and wow :’) too much cuteness.

The part with Meg was the most emotional. He even appeared a unicorn for her. “Will you come back?” “Always. The sun always comes back” and that’s the last sentence he says and it’s so beautiful 😭

The last paragraph killed me. It does every time I re-read it. Apollo I want you to know that I’m smiling on you too. Specially on sunny days. I’m very proud of you. We’re friends now indeed, and I’m glad for it.

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trekkie-in-space · 3 years

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Request : Berlin flirt with OC/Reader and Marsella/Marseille is jealous - La Casa de Papel / Money Heist

Title : To envy the sun

Author :JackB

Resume : Berlin flirt with OC/Reader and Marsella is displeased/hates it.

Requested by : @ahsxual

Warning : Some violence against women (mild), slur

Word : 4929

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For how perceptive and clever Andrès is, he can be terribly oblivious to some things which can make it very frustrating. It’s not intentional on his part, Marsella knows, it’s just how Andrès is. He is one to take a lot of places in a room, to take the center like a sun, and he does that with such a natural that few people can compete with him. His confidence radiates around and sometimes it feels like you can exist only because he has more than proper manners or because he wants something from you. Most of the time at least. He never knew Andrès to be beyond or shy to go dirty if he feels it’s required in one way or another. But it’s not the case here.

“How are things going with Tatiana ?” He asks as Andrès serve him coffee.

The morning is warm with a gentle sunbeam that promise to become something to endure later that day. If their meeting around breakfast today is supposed to be to talk about some details for their current ‘business’ partnership, Marsella know Andrès likes to initiate the matter himself. So, in the meantime, it’s just friendly conversation or debate.

“Fabulous !” He answers with a warm smile. “She is amazing, things are going above and beyond. Why ?” His question is asked with this peculiar tone Marsella know to be careful around.

“Just thought, you’ve been flirting quite obviously with Athena last night, I believe Tatiana is not one to appreciate such gesture.” Andrès breaks into a laugh.

“I was hardly flirting.”

“Would you ask anybody at that party, they would say you were flirting.”

“Okay, maybe I was flirting.” He admits he bit too proud of himself. Marsella is thankful to takes a sip of his coffee at this moment, hiding any expression he could be making hearing that. “But it’s all in good friendliness. Tatiana knows I’m all for her, she has nothing to be afraid of. Plus, there is nothing more ugly and weak than a man who cheats. Unsatisfied bastard who don’t deserve what they are given. And women love when we give their friends’ attention. Athena was extraordinary last night, my compliments were genuine and I thought she could relax a bit too.”

Marsella nod.

“Why ? Does it bother you ?” Andrès has this peculiar smile on his face which let Marsella know just how much he is screwed.

_____

“May I present you Athena Clementelli, La Prima of the Ballet de La Scala, in Milan.” Tatiana says, the woman at her side smile shyly and bow to him. He return the gesture with a nod. She seems intimidated, and he guesses he is pretty tall and broad compared to her small size, without necessarily looking overly worrying, he knows he is not very inviting at first glance.

The presentations are cut short as Tatiana takes the arm of her friend and they walk away, immediately launching in what seems an interesting conversation. Andrès give him a tap on the shoulder and gently push to invite him to walk behind the two women with him. Even if the private jet will wait for them, passing too much time in a busy and loud airport is never pleasurable.

“She is amazing on a scene, a brilliant dancer and a very good friend of my love.”

“And since you said we were going to Milan, I suppose Tatiana gives a representation there.”

“Exactly, it’s a partnership. Tatiana will play, and Athena will dance. And us, we will steal. But first, Venice, we have ten days before the representation, we want to make the most of it.”

That’s one of the advantages to work with Andrès, beautiful city, fancy places and good times are always of the party at some point or another.

This private plane is quite nicely sized. There’s a lot of room and the two women quickly take up the front side, close to the cabin and continue their chatting.

“It’s been a long time, they have a lot to tell each other.” Andrès says as he sits closer to the back, leaving the girls some privacy.

He sat near him, the crew that will take care of them during the trip prevent them from talking about the heist they are planning, so after a bit of small talk Andrés decide to take a nap.

Marsella find himself dragged to the jovial conversation ahead the plane, the current article he found to occupy his time is too uninteresting to keep his attention. And at this point ear dropping anything and everything has become a habit, an instinct he doesn’t even intentionally think about.

The conversation contains nothing capital in itself. Athena just explain to an overly please Tatiana how she ousted her competitors for the place of Prima and secured her position. She might not look like it, but if what he hears is true, she is ferocious when she wants something or when someone pissed her off. Her tale is brutal and for a second he wonder how he expected less of a friend of Tatiana and Andrès.

Times passes and Tatiana joins them in the back. Or rather join Andrès. He knows it’s time to head out and leave the couple be extravagant together as only them know how and dare to be. So he joins Athena in the front, he smiles at her as he sits on the other side of the corridor to her, and she answer with a small smile, quickly returning to her occupation.

He notices her without observing, if he is to work with her, potentially, he is not sure of all the details yet, he needs to know more about her.

For what he can see, she keeps to herself, she is kind and polite with the staff and tends to be more reserved with the man than with the woman that she easily chats up with.

When he gets up to relax his legs and take a few steps he accidentally let the magazine he had hardly been reading fall, as he bends to pick it up he is outpaced by Athena, picking it up for him.

“Oh, let me.” She says in Italian. She hands him the magazine quickly.

“Thank you.” He answers back in her tongue.

She is pleasantly surprised.

“You speak Italian ?”

“I do.”

“Is it just a few words every tourist knows or.. ”

“Or am I able to hold a specific conversation ? Feel free to try me.” He continues while stretching a bit. “But apologize my regionalism, it is a bit poor.”

She smiles and invites him to sit in front of her.

“Where did you learn Italian ?”

“I’ve studied over in Naples, I was terrible, but I couldn’t afford to be in the army.”

“You’re a soldier ?”

“Was.”

“Did you ever kill someone ?” He gives a nervous laugh.

“Going straight for the delicate question I see.”

“Just curious I suppose.”

“Be careful, next she will ask you miliary secret.” Tatiana says as she passes beside them to go talk to the pilot.

Athena blush slightly, her eyes lower. Tatiana is not long to come back, and in the back Andrès call for her loudly with loving and erotic suggestions that she answer positively to, which only make Athena blush further.

“Don’t worry, there is noise canceling headphone if they can’t wait to arrive at the hotel.”

“We don’t have that luxury in our training studio, but maybe I should require it.”

“As a prima I’m sure you could.”

“Definitely.”

“How did you meet Tatiana ?”

“In a gala representation in Moscow, it was one of the most terrible and chaotic nights I ever had, ask Tatiana she tells the tale better than me. And let’s says it didn’t go well at all with her at first, but that night or rather morning, we found ourselves outside, drinking vodka to keep us warm and we made friends over the chaos of that night.”

“Found you had more in common ?”

“Absolutely. I wasn’t a Prima at that time, took me a lot of work to achieve it, that world is harsh and unforgiving. I found the same determination in Tatiana.”

They can hear the couple get more excited in the back.

“I think I’m going to take those noise canceling headphone and takes a nap.”

Marsella open the drawer on the side for her. She thanks him in a tone that seems too grateful for such a small and inconsequential gesture. He regains the other side of the plane, giving her space and privacy.

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Upon arriving in the Marco Polo airport they are approached by a small group, Athena walk slightly faster to meet with the older woman that seems to be the one in charge. It just strikes him upon seeing them smiling, that they must be dancers too. Their stance and physics similar to how he saw Athena be.

Tatiana and Andrès present themselves easily and himself feel a bit clumsy around, though it goes unnoticed.

“Thank you so much Madame Bartolotti for letting me train.. ”

“Nonsense, you know you’re always welcome here. Though I do have a favor to ask of you.” She asks as she takes Athena arm in hers and start walking, leaning the way for their little group.

“Of course, anything.”

“The city receives conservators from all around the country for a conference on the Italian renaissance, I would like you to give a representation for them at the opening party.”

“It would be my pleasure.”

“Of course your friends are invited.”

“It’s more than appreciated Madame Bartolotti, if I may, my cherished wife is an extraordinary pianist.” Andrès says, holding his hand in the air for Tatiana to take, he brings her so naturally on the scene, letting her use her charm.

“It would be my pleasure to offer you my service for this party.” She says. “As a way to thank you for your hospitality.”

“Tatiana and I have been working several times together, she is talented.” Athena adds. “More so than Regazzi.”

“I see no reason not to accept, I will speak with the orchestra of your participation. I’m very curious to discover your performance, not many people can compete with Regazzi, but I know Athena never hand out such compliment on a whim.”

“Oh I know she is never one to brush an ego just to be kind.” Tatiana confirms.

“Exactly. It will take place in the Palazzo Ducale in four days, I hope it’s enough time for you to rest and prepare.”

“Of course. More than enough.” Athena affirms.

“Good, may I present you to Nicolo, Manfredi and Cirillo, you will work with them, they are at your disposition and you will be the one to choose who come with you for the duet at the party.”

She nods at the three men, slightly in retreat, careful as they all present themselves to her once more.

“It would be to pleasure to work with you. The trip has been long it will have to wait tomorrow morning for repetition, but I would like to see how you dance today. If you don’t mind.”

That being set, they all embark in a boat to join the main city. Athena and Tatiana head for the theater La Fenice with Bartolotti and the dancers, while him and Andrès head for their hotel. They have a lot of things to discuss for the Heist in Milan and details to sort out. He is not even surprised to see how luxurious the Monaco & Grand Canal hotel is, nor to be paid a room for the time of his stay. Andrès love luxe and always treat his trusted collaborators well.

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Athena is quick to leave in the morning, the sun is only peaking in the horizon and the air is fresh from the breeze. She does not notice him as she passes beside the terrace, her brilliant brown hair flow with her movement and she tie them in a near perfect chignon without thinking. The way from the hotel to the theater is not long but her pace is dynamic. Though, she is stopped when a woman comes toward her with an even quicker pace and a palpable determination.

He focus back on his coffee and the news in the journal. But his ears are sharp as he listens to what he can.

“ … mistake, you can perform to that party only because I don’t have time for it. You are no more than a convenience for Madame Bartolotti.”

“Not my fault if you can’t assume multiple project at the same time Olivia.”

“Keep low, I lend you my theater by respect but don’t come strutting on my field.”

“Madame Bartolotti is the one to lend me La Fenice.. ”

Marsella can feel the tension between the two women, it wouldn’t take much for it to escalate.

“..But thank you for lending me your dancers, they are talented.” Athena softens, calming the electric heat between Olivia and her.

“That conference is important, the representation need to be perfect, I wouldn’t risk it with a low tier dancer, now it’s up to you not to screw it up.”

“I never do and you know that. Personally even. I will make sure to address how generous you were though.” Olivia nod.

“If we’re clear.”

“We are.”

The woman leaves promptly, not without a dry glare that Athena return with more restrain. Once out of sight she relaxes and breath out before storming back toward the hotel. It’s at this moment she notices him. He salutes her and invite her to his table.

She takes on the offers and sit carefully in front of him, nervous.

“You seems pissed off.” He comments.

“One coffee please, and add a bit of whiskey in it please.” She asks a passing waiter who nods to her request. “Yah.” She answers him, untying her hair who fall back on her shoulder.

“Whiskey right in the morning ?”

“Just to take the edge off. She’s.. ” She starts but stops herself to calm a bit. “She’s the Prima of La Fenice, and in my world a Prima hates other Prima. We are in constant concurrence. And it’s without counting ex-Prima who are bitter to be on the bench and those who wish to take our place.”

“Coexistence is hard I see.”

“It is. She is even more bitter because I was supposed to be the Prima of La Fenice, she was the backup option in case I didn’t take the position.”

The waiter arrives with her coffee and she takes a sip or two of it.

“I’m not here to take her place, she doesn’t need to freak out and put pressure on me.”

“If she does it’s because you still represent a threat to her. You’re the one putting pressure on her just by being here.”

“True.” She smiles and gets up. “I’m sorry, I have to leave if I don’t want to be late. Thank you for the talk, I needed to calm down.”

“My pleasure. Any good place I wouldn’t dare to miss while I’m here ?” He asks.

“Try the Castello District and try to find the garden. It’s beautiful.” She says after a bit of reflexion.

“I will. Thank you.”

She quickly leaves. He knows he has a few hours to kill before he meets Andrès again, plenty of time to visit some places, the last time he came in Venice was for a contract and he didn’t have the leisure to enjoy the city. So be the Castello District then.

____

That evening, as he is about to leave the hotel Marsella see Athena in the lounge, a nearly empty drink in hand and a bored expression on her face. He goes to salute her and she smile at him.

He quickly learn the reason for her poor mood. Tatiana and her were supposed to go out tonight, but she canceled their plan in favor of her husband, which in itself is understandable.

“I’m going out to eat, care to join me ?” He offers. He is used to being alone but wouldn’t say no to the bright company of Athena.

She hesitates an instant but accept.

“The garden was indeed beautiful.” He says.

“I’m glad you found it, it’s a sight to see. Especially since green space are rare and private most of the time in Venice.”

On their way for a restaurant they cross paths with a dog, Athena is quick to go to pet it, forgetting what is around her and Marsella himself. Only remembering his company when he lower down to pet the animal too.

“Dogs are the best.” He comments, memories coming back to him.

“Do you have one ?”

“Had.” She nods, he can see in her eyes that she is curious but restrain from asking. “Do you ?” He asks back.

“I wish I had, but I’m traveling too much, I would never see it and my heart would break.”

“You always have time later.”

“When someone takes my place, sure. I may have more time then, but I don’t want to think of it. The sooner you think it will end the sooner it end.” She refocus on the dog who is more than happy to be getting attention. “I don’t know much about you, so tell me a bit about your dog.” She finally asks. He laughs,

“Alright, she was called.. ”

The evening goes well, their dinner is passed to talk about their past animals for the most part and in those tales are woven some details about their life.

Back at the hotel, they are about to split back in their respecting room when she proposes :

“If you like, come to see me rehearse tomorrow. La Fenice is a sight to see from inside and I like to have a public.”

“I will come.”

“Good. Only if you want, of course, and you don’t have to stay for long if you do come.” She adds quickly.

“It’s fine.” He reassures. “I’m curious.”

“Good then. Just says your name when you arrive, I will warn them to let you enter.”

“Noted. Good night.”

“Good night.”

____

As he enters the theater, he is humbled by the beauty of the place. He is not really used to that kind of environment, it’s not his primary point of gravitation, though he learned how to blend in most places.

He is guided in a few corridors then shown directions to the backstage by an obviously bored receptionist. He apparently arrived at the moment where they took a break as nobody had been on the scene when he was guided there at first.

It’s not a problem for him, he makes his ways in a few steps and follow the sound of voices.

It’s unclear at first, but he quickly recognizes the tone of a conflict. If he speed up, he does so as quietly he can. Listening carefully.

He easily recognize Athena voice and what must be one of the dancers that were at the airport.

“.. Picked Manfredi, my decision is final, stop arguing.”

“I’m a better dancer.”

“You can keep repeating that it’s not going to make me change.”

“You’re just an entitled bitch, Manfredi will drop you tomorrow.. ”

“You’re the one who nearly dropped me yesterday.” She snaps back.

“I need that position, what don’t you get about that ?”

“I don’t car.. ”

“I need the money, I need the publicity for my career, some recognition, it’s simple. What you don’t get about that ?”

Something is thrown on the wall and break loudly on the floor. Marsella is getting closer, but still out of sight, and can pick up Athena fearful gasp.

“Leave. I didn’t pick you. Give it up.” She tries again with force yet her tone is full of anguish.

“I’m a good dancer, I was Olivia’s main.. ”

“Yeah ? Well, I get why she dropped you.”

“You.. ”

Athena back up to find herself cornered on a table as he raises his hand against her. He finds himself firmly stopped right in the air. She raise her eyes toward Marsella and let out a relieved breath. The man tries to free himself, but he is firmly held and any attempts drop flat.

“I believe she told you to leave !” He says firmly.

“Who the fuck are you ?” He tries to free himself again, in vain. Marsella place himself between him and Athena. Making him back up.

“You can think of me I some sort of guard dog if you want.” The other man snort.

“Who the fuck he is ?” He asks Athena directly.

Marsella snap his fingers near his ears, his grip tighten on his arm.

“It’s with me you’re dealing now boy. Better calm down, it would be unfortunate for you to get injured, don’t you think ?”

“What ? You’re a psycho.”

“You can’t dance with a damaged knee I believe, or I’m thinking, maybe an ankle.”

“What do you want ?”

“For you to leave just like Athena asked.”

“Fine.” He tries to free himself but Marsella still don’t let go. “I’m leaving.”

“And if something were to happen to Athena or hm.. Manfr.. ” He turns toward Athena.

“Manfredi.” She answers.

“Manfredi.” He repeats. “I will hold you personally responsible, and well, let’s says you don’t want that. Are we clear ?”

“Clear.” The man has a smaller voice now as he takes in the threat.

Marsella let go of him and the man leave promptly, cursing lowly.

“You’re alright ?” He asks Athena.

“Ye.. ”

“Where is this bastard ?” Andrès exclaimed as he enters the backstage, Tatiana following him closely. Marsella point out a direction he immediately follows.

“You’re okay ?” Tatiana asks her.

“Yes, it’s fine, it just got a bit heated.”

“More than heated, he was getting violent.” Marsella correct.

“Did he touch you ?” Tatiana asks.

“Was about. Thank you for your help. I’m glad you came.” She directs at Marsella.

“He’s always there when you need him, that is true.” Andrès says as he comes back.

They all, but Athena, exchange a knowing glare, that man will get some repercussion.

“Do you want to go out, relax ?”

“No, I’m waiting for Manfredi.”

“We can leave a note and he can join us when he arrives.” Athena thinks an instant.

“Okay, yeah, taking some air will do me good.”

On their way out Athena turn to Marsella. He is already way bigger and taller than her but at this moment, she seems so small as she looks up.

“You wouldn’t have hurt him do you ?”

“Only if necessary.” He answers and his tone comes out a bit too coldly.

In a second he had passed from a helpful friend to a scary stranger. Feeling her sudden unease Tatiana grabs her arm and they take the front.

“Don’t worry.. ” He hears her says.

“It’s good you were here to help her.” Andrès tell him.

“You want to do something about the boy ?”

“Nicolo Virona, and yes, I believe he deserves a bit more than a threat.”

They end up taking a small walk on the street, before having a coffee on a terrace. The mood lightens up and earlier worries are forgotten. Manfredi do join them and conversation come to turn around dance and the many interesting stories that come with working within a ballet of worldwide fame.

“We should go back and rehearse.” Manfredi says after a bit of time. “You can both come to watch us if you want.” He directs at him and Andrès.

“I would like that.” Athena says, any worries she had, had disappeared from her sharp brown eyes which reassure him in accepting the proposition.

____

The party is grandiose. The Doge’s Palace is extraordinary, beautiful painting recovers the walls and ceiling, ornated with golden moldings and wood, it’s a masterpiece like you rarely see one. A superb white piano awaits for Tatiana to start playing. Place has been made in the center of the room for the arrivals of the dancers and a grounding choir of whisper can be heard, all eager and curious to see what will follow. It calm down as light focus on the scene, plunging everyone in a gentle darkness.

“Look at her.” Andrès tell him, watching Tatiana as she starts playing. Full of admiration and love.

Everybody goes quiet as notes rise in the room.

Manfredi come, his steps are fluid and elegant and give an impression of languor and sadness. Slow and yearning. They’ve seen him do those steps in training but it hit different tonight. The note of the piano follow the mood, and when it accelerates they know Athena will make her entry soon.

She doesn’t come from where Manfredi emerged but from the crowd around where she squeezes her way with smooth movements.

She jumps and her partner catch her easily, like it’s nothing. He holds her high and turn and when she goes down he embraces her as if they were lovers finding each other again. Lowering her down nearly to the floor. In a quiet and peaceful move. There’s a reverence to it.

Then she finds herself on her feet and they separate for a few moves to find each other again. Every movement is fluid, elegant, and with a natural and a sensuality that is mesmerizing.

It’s beautiful.

The room goes dark when they finish and all light lighten up back for the final salute, applause raise high in the room and many are coming to congrats them on their performance and exchange a few words. He stays in retreat until he can himself go and present his admiration.

“Athena, you were.. ”

“MAGNIFICENT.” Andrès cuts him and pass in front of him catching all of Athena attention. She can barely glance at him before Andrès catch her attention by a flow of beautifully worded compliments. His would be pale in comparison. Not that his feeling and intention would be less, but the form would be poor compared to Andrès.

Sublime, grandiose, opulent, splendid, elegant, sumptuous, majestic.. Andrès spare no compliment. He makes her laugh and manages to eclipse everything around them.

“Do you want a drink ?”

“A flute of champagne would be perfect.” Andrès turn toward him and he knows the task to go pick one fall on him.

“You were resplendent, I’m humbled by such beauty.” He tells her as he hand her the flute when he comes back.

“Thank you.”

“I agree, nobody could look away from you.” Andrès takes her hand and kiss the top of it which make Athena giggle.

In a second, Marsella is forgotten again. He looks at Andrès in disbelief, annoyed by his lack of tact.

“I hope you will grant me the pleasure of a dance tonight.” Andrès asks.

“It would be my pleasure. But I need to change first.”

“Of course.”

Marsella doesn’t manage to offers more than a few words to Athena, her attention caught by the effervescence of the party. After a time he doesn’t really try anymore. It’s not his place, not his world. He doesn’t have Andrès talent and charm and he can’t help but feel a bit bitter about it. Andrès know how to stand out while he is an expert in blending in the crowd to never be seen. A bit too much to his tastes. It doesn’t really matter, Athena seems like she enjoys herself, his presence or not wouldn’t change anything.

____

“Why ? Does it bother you ?” Andrès has this peculiar smile on his face which let Marsella know just how much he is screwed.

“No.” Andrès laugh gently.

“Yes, it does.” He seems very pleased with himself. “It does. You like her.”

He doesn’t answer, this is escalating to a way he doesn’t like.

“Difficult not to, she is brilliant, intelligent, beautiful. Everybody had her eyes on her last night.” Marsella raise his cup to this. “But you could have stood out. Invite her, catch her attention for yourself.”

Difficult when you’re already on the scene. He thinks.

Andrès catch the hint in his eyes. “Oh, because of me ?” He laughs, and Marsella hates it, he feels like being mocked.

“I’m hardly going to compete with you, it’s your field.” He answers calmly.

“I’m taking your envy as a compliment, but you need to be more outstanding, a bit more.. ” He searches his words, a hand on his shoulder. “A bit more.. A bit less proper and a bit more confident.”

Andrès touch bother him and he moves slightly, thankfully his working partner take the hint and removes his hand.

“You’re giving me advice now ?” He can’t help but feel bitter and slightly humiliated.

“Look at me, I get everything I want, I take everything I want. I can help you.” Marsella snort. Andrès come to sit at his side. “No, it’s true. Athena appreciates you. You, the one who came to her rescue. Make a grand gesture, she will appreciate it.”

“She’s not like Tatiana.”

“Exactly, I’m a bit too much for her, she needs someone a bit more subtle. Here what I think.. ”

The preparation for the heist in Milan is forgotten as Andrès expose his idea.. Marsella previous bitterness fade in favor of amusement. Alright, maybe he can learn a thing or two.

End.

#LA CASA DE PAPEL #LCDP #MONEY HEIST #MARSELLA #MARSEILLE #BERLIN #ANDRES DE FONOLLOSA #OC #my writing #pre-canon

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December 11: Going to a Tree Lighting Event (Ace Attorney)

Characters Included: Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth, Franziska von Karma, Apollo Justice, Athena Cykes, Sebastian Debeste, Simon Blackquill

Notes: Time to get back to writing :D. I also realized while doing this that most of this characters have sad backstory and then there’s Phoenix- 😃😃 Hope ya’ll like this!

Warning: none

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Phoenix Wright

Phoenix is literally a child in a man. He would basically drag you outside when it starts to snow. You can see literal stars in his eyes whenever snow falls around you two.

Even though he might be busy with his job as a Attorney, he would always make time for you. He might overwork himself a bit during these times, though whenever you mention this, he would only say that he will finish all of his work so that he could spend more time with you-

I believe its his idea if you two go to a tree lighting event. It’s basically a tradition for him to attend one of this in a nearby town, with his family. And now, he wants to experience it with you. Because he wants to share something precious to him with you.

“Look, Nick!” You excitedly said as the tree started to light up before you. Whether it’s your first time or not, it always feels you with glee whenever the tree started to light up. Phoenix laughs as the crowd started “ooh”-ing at the sight.

Instead of looking at the lights, Phoenix was staring at you. His face filled with adoration and love. He wraps his arm around your waist and pulled you close to him. He pressed his lips to the side of your head. “I love you so much.”

“You’re being too cheesy right now.” “Aren’t I always?” “.. touché.”

Miles Edgeworth

Miles isn’t one for childish things, so he’ll be indifferent to things like snow. However, that was when he was still with von Karma. Now that he’s free from his mentor, he can finally relax and enjoy the simple things in life.

Miles might be very busy since he’s the Chief Prosector, but he’ll do his best to make time for you. It’s just that his work usually takes up all of his time, so it’s basically up to you to drag him away from his workaholic state-

Miles isn’t into childish things, but he enjoys seeing the tree lighting event. Him and his father usually watch this when he was young, and it was a good memory that Miles keep in his heart. So it’s mostl likely that he’ll be the one inviting you to the event.

You two watch from the distance as the tree started to light up. You were standing at the far end since you knew that Miles isn’t too fond of being in a crowded place. You don’t really mind as you watch in awe as the lights light up.

Miles have a smile on his face as he breathes out, making a puff of cold smoke. The memory of his father clouded his mind as his gloved hand tighten on yours. You noticed as you lean on him, making him stiffined. “Your father is very proud of you, you know. He wouldn’t want you to be sad on such a jolly occasion.” You softly mumbled as you gaze at the tree.

Miles looks at you in the corner of his eyes before smiling again. “Perhaps. Shall we go and walk around then?” “Are you saying that because you’re already cold?” “Nonsense. Let’s go.” “You’re blushing~.” “You’re imagining it.”

Franziska von Karma

Similarly to Miles, Franziska isn’t one to be into childish things. But unlike her adopted brother, she doesn’t have any memory of anything special. All her life, she’s been mentored by Manfred von Karma, kept inside all of the times. She was raised to never indulge in her desire. So now that she is no longer in his watch and now with you, she’s honestly lost. Though she would keep up her ‘know-it-all’ attitude.

Franziska is constantly busy with her life of being a Prosecutor and being with the Interpol. So she might not have much time with you. Whenever she’s free, she usually spends it with either still working or relaxing with you. So it’s best if you schedule when you two will go out so that she’s aware of it and can clear out her schedule.

No doubt that you’ll be the one suggesting it. Though there’ll be a low percent chance that she might suggest it, about 5%- Either way, Franziska would join you. She’s actually excited to see one, but she wouldn’t outwardly show it- 👀

You stared at Franziska as her eyes go wide and sparkle at the sight of the tree lighting up. It warms your heart to see her lowering her guard and let the child inside her run free. It’s rare to see Franziska like this so you basically bask at the sight of her awe face. (Though you secretly want to kill Manfred- 😃🔪)

“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” You said as you put your attention the humungous tree. Franziska blinks before coughing and looking away, with a tint of pink in her cheeks, clearly embarrassed to show such awe face- “it’s.. alright. Though I still think it’s foolish to waste time here instead of doing something else.” Franziska said. You sighed while smiling, same old Franzy-

“However, I would admit.. this is rather enjoyable.” She mumbled. You smiled widely as you intertwine your hands with hers. Even though she was looking away from you, you can tell she’s embarrassed with how red her ears are. “See~ I told you that this is enjoyable!” “Only a foolish fool would think like that.” “Then, that means that you’re a ‘foolish fool’ as well, Franzy!” “!! I- That isn’t what I mean-!”

Apollo Justice

Apollo tries to act mature but he really isn’t. He also doesn’t have any fond memories in his childhood years, but he did remembered that there was one time that Clay dragged him to a tree lighting event. He still remembers the awe as they watch the tree lighting up. Of course, when he grew up, he forget about his childish innocence. But it slowly resurfaces when he saw something related to the event.

Apollo is busy with paperwork, and heading the Khu’rain’s judicial system alongside Nahyuta. Even though his supposed uncle, half-brother and half-sister and the queen is helping him, it still result in him overworking. Nahyuta basically asks (force) you to drag his poor excuse of a brother to take a rest—

It doesn’t matter who invited who, Apollo is bound to forget about it. Can’t blame him really. This guy has a lot going in his plate so don’t fault him if he forgets about it—

You look at your watch as you frown sadly. “He’s late.” You mumbled sadly as you look up to look for your workaholic boyfriend. He promised he’ll be here to watch the event, but it doesn’t appear he’ll be appearing any time soon. And the event is about to start.

You sighed as you continued to wait, gazing at the tree while doing so. Your ears pick up some crunching noises and someone huffing, you turn around to see Apollo running towards you. You brightened up as you stood up properly instead of leaning on the wall and meet him halfway. He was huffing heavily while staring at you apologetically.

“I’m so sorry! I didn’t think that the trial would take so long-! Or that the cab that I’m riding would break down—“ “calm down, Apollo. It’s alright. I get it.” You reassured him as he manages to catch his breath. He looks like he was about to apologize again but you cut him off. “Look! The tree lighting is starting! C’mon!” “Woah! You almost made me fall-!” “Call it a payback for making me wait for so long!” “I thought you said you get it?!” “I take it back.” “[Y/N]-!”

Athena Cykes

Obviously, Athena is excited for this event. She never had a chance to go to one of this event, since she was basically kept inside the facility with her mother. Her childhood is basically black-and-white (similar to a certain samurai 👀). So it isn’t much of a surprise to see her bouncing up and down when she heard of the event-

Athena isn’t that busy since she finishes her work very fast. So she has plenty of time to spend it all with you. Though sometimes, she would get caught up with her work. But rest assured that you wouldn’t wait for too long since Athena is a fast reader and writer 😃

No doubt that she’ll be the one suggesting it- though she wouldn’t ask you to go with her, she drags you over there- no matter what your response is, you are going with her whether you like it or not 😃

“Are you excited to see the lights?!” Athena said as she pulls you towards the center of the plaza. You giggled at her enthusiasm as you tried to match her fast pace. “Ooh! This is my first time seeing it in person! I usually see it in the TV and stuff-!”

Her excitedness seems to radiate much more, as its started to rub on you. You manage to match her pace and walk beside her. “Well, let’s make this a memorable one then!” You were surprised to see Athena’s already wide smile widened some more as she side hugs you. “Yes!!”

“Why don’t we buy some candy first to snack while watching it?” “Aren’t you hyper as it is-?” “Nah, I mean.. a little sugar wouldn’t hurt, right?” “And when you mean ‘little’, you mean one bag, right?” “.. maybe.”

Sebastian Debeste

Sebastian would surely be surprised to hear about such event, since ya know, with his father and childhood- when he either asks you about it or research about it, his eyes would sparkle as he continued to listen/read. He would basically ask you if you two could go and see one (protecc this bby TwT-)

Sebastian is busy studying and doing Prosecutor work, afterall, he is being mentored by Miles Edgeworth. Though, Miles would grant him a vacation so that he could enjoy the holidays. However, I think Sebastian would still continue studying words and stuff so that he wouldn’t be much of a burden. It would be wise to drag him away before he overwork himself-

Sebastian would (shyly) ask you if you two could attend this event because he really wants to see one in person. Unless you don’t have a heart, your heart would melt at the sight of him. Please bring this poor child to the tree lighting event already-

Sebastian stares at the tree in amazement and awe as the lights started to dance around. He pulled your sleeves slightly. “Woah! How does the light do that?!” “Professional. Magic.” You said in a sarcastic tone. Though Sebastian didn’t hear it as he’s busy watching the lights.

You smiled at the sight as you let your hand intertwined with his. His ahoge shot upwards as he looks at you. You smiled gently at him. He blushed as he quickly revert his eyes back to the lights. You chuckled at him.

“We should do this more often.” “.. yeah, we could go kahooting!” “... you mean snowboarding?” “Oh.. um, yes! That’s it!”

Simon Blackquill

Simon is the kind of guy that looks like he doesn’t care about the holidays but he secretly likes it- even though he despises it because Taka can’t fly freely since its too cold for her/him to fly. He still likes the scenery and the coldness of it. As for the tree lighting event, it is kind-of a tradition for him and his sister to go to one. But ever since the UR-1 incident, it vanished. So he might go there in memory of the times where he and his sister fought while waiting for the event to start.

Simon is constantly busy with work. He is usually in-charge of interrogating witnesses and stuff, and he has paperwork to sign. He’s a workaholic like Miles, but he also spend his time practicing his samurai skill. But other than that two, he would find time to spend it with you.

He would not obviously say it outwardly, but he would hint about going there. So you either pick that up or you genuinely want to go there even if Simon doesn’t want to- either way, he isn’t complaining. This time, he’ll be seeing the tree lighting up with you instead of his obnoxious older sister.

“Are you sure you want to watch the tree lighting with me?” You asked as you two walk towards the plaza. He huffs before looking at you in the corner of his eyes. “If I’m not sure, then why would I be here?” You sighed. “Well, it’s hard to see if you are obligated to be here because of me or you’re here on your own free will.”

He stayed silent, so you decided to let it go. You two continued to walk, when you felt his hand over your shoulder, slightly pulling you towards him. You look up at him but couldn’t see much. “Hey, what-?” “If you don’t hurry up, we’re gonna miss it.”

You blink before chuckling. “Is this your way of saying you’re here because you want to?” “Let your mind think what it wants to think.” “Then my mind is thinking of how adorable you are.” “Oh really now?” “Hmhm.” “You have a weird mind-“ “You are the definition of weird.” “Touché.”

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ooooh i love fantasy books! what book did you get? also do you have any recommendations? i’m always looking for new things to read 🥰 i agree! i think staying on the positive side is always good, even if sometimes it’s hard. but yay for being done with spanish!!! 🎉 i am so bad at learning languages, so i’m proud of you for knowing three (or more ???). that’s so impressive! 🤍 i’m still working on remembering my french. i used to speak it all the time but haven’t for years :/

ahhhh thank u !!!! 🥺🥰 i’m moving into a 1 bedroom apartment on the upper east side and getting furniture sent to me tomorrow, so fingers crossed that all goes well. and i am starting a job next week in marketing, but i’d love to be an influencer full time. i just need to figure out what type of content i want to make, you know? i also want to write novels too but …. that might be too much to do all at once

- ☁️ anon

ME TOO!! fantasy books are really ONE OF THE BEST (w romance ooops here i said it) but this one is called Lore by Alexandra Bracken (she did the darkest minds that I LOVED so much! haha sorry i had to search for the english names even if Lore was the same name darkest minds was def not the same as the french one haha) but Lore is basically about the the 7 most important greek gods who tried to fuck w Zeus and zeus as a punition decides that every 7 years, those gods will remain human for a week, while 7 prestigious families are able to go and kill them to steal off their power and became the next god. Lore's family has been killed by one of the families and her family's murderer became a god, she decided to step out of this awful game and wants nothing to do w/ it until a friend she thought died and Athena comes to her, critically injured and proposes her to be allies and take down the god who murdered her entire family! so if you like gods and magic and revenge this is for u!! and I could give u SO MANY things to read cause I really love to read it's one of my all time fave thing to do i have to admit!! EXACTLY that's what I try to do and u guys deserves a safe place and not someone who comes and gives off bad energy like if i feel bad i just don't come on honestly. THANK UUUU YES & I speak french, english, spanish (academically) and a bit of italian! thank u love this is SO SWEET!! ooooo u used to speak it ? cause u learnt it before or?

THIS IS SO CUTE I CRY THE UPPER EAST SIDE? tell me u met chuck bass on the way haha jk but this is SUCH A GOOD SPOT (again another GG reference i need to stop) WOAAAH seeing u working so hard on ur dreams LIKE YES GIRL U HAVE MY FULL SUPPORT!! this is SO COOL i'm amazed by you honestly and yes true ofc always making things u love & THIS IS A THREAT AT U RIGHT NOW : if you ever write a book i want one !!!! okay??? okay deal hahaha

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extreme-technicality · 4 years

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As much as it’s tempting to make Leo a memelord, I feel like it’s not exactly supported by his backstory. He’s been bouncing around from foster home to foster home for years, and he’s funny, sure, but that doesn’t mean he’s versed in internet culture the way a kid with a stable housing situation might be. As a result, his humor is a complex blend of whatever references he’s managed to pick up from pop culture, observations filtered through his ADHD Off-The-Wall Simile Converter, self-deprecating humor, and snarky insults. Leo is not a memelord.

Similarly, Annabeth isn’t a memelord, either, and not because she doesn’t have a sense of humor. No, she just never had the opportunity to connect to Internet culture. She ran away from home when she was seven and almost immediately found herself in CHB, where there is one(1) ancient fucking computer in the big house. For the next five years, she spent her entire time training to go on a quest and Prove Herself (at fucking seven, Chiron what the fuck,) so her mom would be proud of her (at fucking seven, Athena what the fuck). Her humor is more cynical and sarcastic, filled with references to old Greek legends and myths. Annabeth is not a memelord.

Jason probably isn’t a memelord for much the same reason as Annabeth. Ripped away from his family at two(2!!!) and plopped right into military service (which. hmmm. uncle rick wtf), and while I’m not actually sure how much tech New Rome would have (considering the fact that there’s an entire city as well as a college protected by Terminus, I kinda wanna say they would have to have Internet access), it would make sense for legionnaires to have limited access to the Fun Side of the Internet. Makes even more sense for a praetor to have even less access to the Fun Side of the Internet (if only because he would be too busy running an entire goddamn army of child soldiers, like really, where are the adults???? May I speak with someone over eighteen, please??????? Fuck. Anyway.). Jason’s humor would be reliant on the bits and pieces of Larger Internet Culture he’s picked up (he’s absolutely a Vine purist, you can rip that headcanon from my cold dead hands), probably Latin puns/wordplay, and fuck I’m so sorry I just got hit with the mental image of Jason staring Nico dead in the eyes and saying “Hewwo? Mistew Obama?” Jason is not a memelord, but he is meme nobility.

Hazel and Nico aren’t memelords in this decade. Seventy years ago, they would’ve had humor and references for fuckin days, but that was in the nineteen fucking forties. All the tech and references and Internet culture shit goes right over their heads, and Hazel for one is low key terrified by it all. (So is Nico, he just adjusts faster.) Neither of them know what TikTok or Vine are or what the fuck Loss is or what it means to lose The Game (ha gotcha >:3c), and if they were to get rickrolled they would stare blankly and say “that’s…a nice song????” It’s possible Nico might get it, by virtue of being in the 21st century longer than Hazel, but he also spent a good chunk of time in the underworld so. Safe to say, Nico and Hazel are not memelords.

Percy is probably not a memelord, and here’s why: Sally Jackson is an amazing mom and would’ve kept him away from the Internet/phones for as long as she could’ve before he found out he’s a demigod. Part of the reason they didn’t have phone/internet access would’ve been because they couldn’t afford it, but Sally stayed with Smelly Gabe specifically to mask Percy’s scent and hide him as best she could. She wouldn’t undo that by having a computer in their apartment that monsters (or worse…the Olympians) could use to track him. That, coupled with the fact that Percy kept hopping around from school to school for most of his life without a consistent friend group, means that he would be in basically the same boat as Jason: he knows Larger Internet Culture, but the day-to-day shift and growth of new memes would be beyond him. Percy is not a memelord.

Piper is a memelord. She might not know some of the more obscure memes or references on the Internet, but she knows far more than most of the Eight. She’s been on Vine, she’s been on TikTok, used Musically, and while she was still a “normal teenager” she definitely kept up with the trends. Few people on the Argo II can understand her references when she makes them, and her TikTok dances baffle and confuse just about everyone. Piper is a memelord.

Frank is not a memelord. Frank is the undisputed meme king of the Argo II. Before he went to Camp Jupiter he was low key TikTok famous, mostly for sick ass archery trickshots, but also for random bits of historical trivia and TikTok dances. He breaks into the Renegade whenever something startles him. Sometimes he also transforms into random animals and then attempts to do TikTok dances as an animal. It’s the funniest shit. Half the time Piper is furious she can’t get it on video, the other half the time she’s too busy laughing to care. Frank is the High King of Memes, Grand Duke of Dankness, Praetor of the Twelfth Legion and he pulls rank onboard to get the other legionnaires (Percy, Jason, and Hazel) to help him make TikToks.

Thanks for coming to my ted talk lmaoo

#kingdomheartstrashmouth #hoo #frank zhang #hazel levesque #jason grace #leo valdez #piper mclean #annabeth chase #percy jackson #nico di angelo #plz validate me lmao the concept wont leave me alone

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blackhakumen · 3 years

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Mini Fanfic #659: Trucy and Wocky (Ace Attorney)

8:45 p.m. at Ema and Klavier's Apartment.....

Ema: Soooooooooooooo.........(Turns to Wocky with a Evil Like Smirk on her Face) You and Trucy, huh?~

Wocky: (Already Terrified by Ema's Smirk) We're really going there, are we?

Klavier: (Shrugs While having a Sheepish Smile on his Face) Well, considering how very intrigued Ema is on the topic, I'm afraid we must, Wocky my friend.

Ema: Start talking, boi!

Wocky: (Facepalms Himself While Sighing)........

Meanwhile at Wright Anything Agency (Phoenix and Trucy's Apartment).......

Apollo: (Takes a Deep Breath Before Speaking) So..........You and Wocky!?

Trucy: (Pouts at Apollo While Cuddling with Him and Athena Under a Blanket) Polly! I thought I told you not to relax!!

Apollo: ('Sigh') I know. It's just....This whole news is still pretty new to me, you know? I can't helped but to be surprised by it.

Athena: And we totally get where you're coming from in all of this, 'hon. Trust me, I was pretty surprised myself once she first told me. (Place her Head on Apollo's Shoulder on her Side) But you really shouldn't let yourself get stressed out about this. Especially on your first day back home.

Apollo: ('Sigh') Yeah. (Kiss the top of Athena's Head) You're right, tiger. (Turns to Trucy) Sorry, Truce. I'll try relaxing more for your sake.

Trucy: (Smiles Brightly While Snuggling onto Apollo on her Side) Thank you. It makes me very happy to hear you say that.

Apollo: No problem. So.....do you still want to tell me how you and Wocky got together or.....

Trucy: Of course! It all started a year and a half ago: The Wright Anything Agency was as busy and successful as ever annnnnnnd I was still sad and gloomy at the fact that you were gone.

Apollo: You missed me that much, huh?

Trucy: (Pouts at Apollo While Pulling his Collar) Every. Single. DAY!!!......(Smiles Brightly Again Before Letting Go of Apollo's Collar, Much to his Terrified Expression) So, one day, I went to Mr. Eldon's Noodle Shop, hoping to eat my sadness away....('Sighs Dreamingly') And that's when I saw Wocky-Kins coming in there to check up on me~

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Ema: So you went to Eldon's Noddle Shop to eat, only to find Trucy in there, crying, which made you decided to talk to her?

Wocky: Yeah. I had a feeling that she was still pretty down about 'Pollo being gone to Khura'in for awhile, so I thought I would try cheering her up. We talked and laughed for almost two and half hours before we started to call it a day. But.....(Starts Rubbing the Back of his Head Back and Forth While Blushing a Little) Before I even started leaving, I......realized that I like having her as company. So.....I asked for her phone number.

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Apollo: He really did all of that?

Trucy: Well, it's more like he blurted out that he wanted my phone number if anything. (Giggles Softly) But he was so adorable when he got himself flustered like that~ Who am I to decline a sweet request? So I gave him my number in exchange for his and went on my merry way home. And....It actually made me happy.

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Wocky: So after that, we started texting, calling each other up on ours phone, and eventually started hanging out a lot more often than we ever did before. And they were all pretty fun, at least in my eyes. Then, a few days later, I.... realized that I had feelings for her. So I literally dash my way up to her and Mr. Wright's apartment to tell her, but when I did........

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Trucy: I immediately blurted out that I had feelings for him too!~ Then after that, we made it our newly found relationship official by hugging each other, and I brought him into the office to watch a movie and stay the night together, under each other's arms~

Athena: (Raised an Eyebrow at Trucy) Annnnnnnd?

Trucy: (Sighs Before Blushing Bashfully) And....this was the day when daddy was off during his usual trial...

Apollo: (Eyes Widened in Surprised) Seriously?

Athena: (Begins to Smirk Playfully) Yeeeeup~ She was literally gushing all about it when we told me about it on the phone.

Trucy: It's true.........

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Ema: (Gives Wocky an Evil Smirk on her Face Once More) Real bold of you to spend the night with Trucy, in her home, while her daddy was away~

Klavier: (Chuckles Lightly) I know~ It was so surprising once he told me about it on the phone.

Wocky: (Glares at the Couple While Blushing Madly) Hey!! I didn't know the guy was out of town that day! And besides, I only stayed there for one day before I went back home.

Ema: Okay. But how does it feel spending the night with her during that time?~

Wocky: (Blush Turns Bright Red Before Sighing in Defeat) It was amazing.......

Ema: Thought so. (Smiles Softly) Still, I'm happy for you, Wocky.

Wocky: You're not just sayin' that to mess with me, are you?

Ema: Relax. My teasing session of you is over. I'm honestly really glad that you and Trucy got together during those times.

Wocky: (Smiles Brightly) Thanks! I'm pretty glad and happy about it myself. (Frowns a Little While Looking Away) I just hope I don't mess it up like I did with Alita....

Klavier: (Puts on a Reassuring Smile on his Face) Wocky, my friend, we talked about this. Everything that happened between you two wasn't your fault.

Ema: Fop's right. The two-timing hoe wasn't even good enough for you to begin with.

Wocky: (Chuckles Lightly) Yeah. You're right. Still worried though.

Ema: (Place her Hand on Wocky Shoulder) Listen, Wocky, if you ever need any advice on this whole relationship deal, don't be afraid to ask the both of us here, okay?

Wocky: (Eyes Widened in Genuine Surprised) You guys would really do all of that for me?

Klavier: (Smiles Brightly) Why, of course. We are friends after all.

Ema: (Smiles Brightly) Exactly. Plus, you're practically the kid brother of our group. We always got your back.

Wocky: (Slowly Begins to Smiles Softly and Sincerely) Thanks, guys.

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Apollo: (Takes a Deep Breath Before Speaking) Alright. It's settled.

Athena: Hm?

Trucy: What's settled, Polly?

Apollo: You and Wocky's relationship...........(Smiles Softly) I approved.

Trucy: ('GASPS') Really!?

Apollo: (Happily Nodded) Yeah. I mean, from what everything you said, it was pretty nice and considerate of Wocky to do all of that for you . Plus, I'd be a lousy brother and friend if I try separating you two from one another. So yeah, If you guys are dating, that's good enough for me.

Trucy: Eeeeeee!~ (Hugs Apollo Very Lovingly) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much, Polly!~ You have no idea how happy this makes me!!~ (Gives Apollo a Big Kiss on One Side of the Cheek)

Athena: (Happily Hugs Apollo as Well) Oooh~ I'm so proud of you, 'Pollo~ You really are good big brother~ (Lovingly Kiss the Other Side of Apollo's Cheek) ('Mmmwaaah')

Apollo: (Chuckles Lightly While Blushing) Hey. I'm just doing my best being a good one here. B-But I still wanna see Wocky tommorow! About your relationship and all.

Trucy: Okay, but please don't try to scare him too much, okay? Daddy, Momma Maya, and Pearly has done that already.

Apollo: (Chuckles Lightly) Really now? Who do think was scarier?

Trucy: It's....kind of hard to choose really. Daddy uses his scary "My Daughter is Dating a Boy" kind of voice to scare him straight, then after that, Momma Maya puts on dark, twisted smile on her face, followed by Pearly threatening to slap him across the face multiple time, and then there's Athena....

Athena: (Smiles Proudly) I told him I would break his legs if he hurts our little princess.

Apollo: (Gives His Girlfriend a Deadpinned Look on his Face) You seriously told him all of that?

Athena: Of course I did. I mean...('Sigh') Look, I know he's a good guy and everything, but I just wanted to set a good example here. (Smiles Brightly) As a big sister!

Trucy: (Gives Athena a Deadpinned Look on her Face as Well) You mean by threatening my boyfriend that you're gonna break his legs?

Athena: Hey. At least I wasn't as bad as your dad and Pearls.

Trucy: (Pouts at Athena) Doesn't make you any less better!

Athena: (Glares Back at Trucy) Yeah? W-Well......S-Shut your cute face up!

Trucy: Cute? ('Tch') Please! I'm adorable!

Athena: Yeah. Adorably obnoxious.....

Trucy: Was that supposed to be an insult or a compliment?

Athena: Hell if I know!

Apollo: ('Sigh') Yep. I definitely missed you guys alright.

Athena: (Went Back to Hugging Apollo on her Side) We missed you too, Polly!~

Trucy: (Went Back to Hugging Apollo on her Side as Well) Never leave us again, okay!?~

Apollo: (Chuckles Lightly) Relax, girls. (Hugs Both of his Girls Together) I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. Promise.

@apollo-justice-for-all

@keyenuta

@26shann

@cyber-wildcat

@italian-love-cake

@ma-lemons

@albion-93

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nighting-gale17 · 4 years

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Eddie and Buck go for a parent-teacher interview, for Chris of course, together. The teacher asks if they are together, and Buck is left to evaluate his relationship with Eddie.

Wow this got SUPER far away from me. I honestly was planning on it being very short and it... isn’t lol. anyway, hope you enjoy it! I’ll maybe get around to posting it on AO3 at some point

Attending a parent-teacher conference wasn’t exactly how Buck planned on spending his Tuesday on his day off, but he’d be lying if he said he wished it was different. Eddie would hopefully be showing up soon—they’d caught a bad call close to the end of his shift which is why Buck was here in Eddie’s place.

Buck watched fondly as Christopher drew on the table a few feet away, his tongue poking out slightly with his face creased deep in concentration. The tongue thing was a bad habit he’d picked up from, or so Eddie liked to tease him.

“Christopher has been doing very well in his classes so far, we’re very proud of the progress he’s been making.” The teacher, Miss Bright, stood at his side, glancing from Christopher over to Buck with a small smile on her face.

“That’s good,” Buck murmured. “I know everything’s been… a lot, but Eddie was really adamant on making sure his daily life routine wasn’t disturbed too much.”

Miss Bright nodded, her expression turning serious and slightly sad. “Yes, we’ve noticed Christopher’s aversion toward water. Not out of the ordinary, of course, many students are having similar issues after the tsunami. Don’t worry, we’re doing everything we can to ensure they always feel comfortable and safe while they’re here. As for the daily routine,” she continued, a smile growing on the corner of her lips, “I think a little disruption isn’t always bad, especially with how happy Christopher has been lately in class.”

“What do you mean?” Buck asked, more than a little confused as he turned to the teacher.

“Oh, I just mean, I know how difficult it can be sometimes for kids to adjust to a new parental figure, especially when they start living together,” Miss Bright explained with a smile. “But I’m sure that the addition to his routine can only be positive for him.”

New parental figure? Living together? Buck’s brows furrowed in confusion, mouth opening to correct her that no, he wasn’t Chris’ other father and he hadn’t moved in with them, but he was interrupted by Eddie entering the room in a rush.

“Hey, so sorry I’m late,” Eddie said in a rush, coming up to Buck’s side. His hair was a mess, still in his LAFD uniform, and there was a smudge of smoke on his cheek.

Buck bit back a laugh and reached up with his thumb, wiping the smudge off his cheek until it was mostly gone. “It’s all good, Eds. Am I going to have to call Athena to find out about a speeding ticket?” he teased.

Color rose in Eddie’s cheeks but he just rolled his eyes and turned his attention to the teacher, a polite smile on his face. “Again, I apologize for being late—”

“These things happen, I understand,” Miss Bright reassured him. “My partner is an officer, so I’m used to the sudden changes in plans. I was just telling your partner, Christopher has been doing wonderful in his classes, though he has gotten a bit shy interacting with the other kids during our outside activities. Nothing to be concerned about, his friend Tyler is always at his side.”

“Yeah, he and Tyler are best buddies.” Eddie agreed with a smile. “Was there anything else?”

“Nope, that’s all. Christopher is a model student, I love having him in class.” Miss Bright assured them.

Buck perked up when he saw Christopher slowly walking toward them without his crutches, a beaming smile on his face. “Daddy!” he said happily, holding out his arms for Eddie.

“Hey, buddy!” Eddie grinned as he picked him up. “Ready to go?”

“Yeah. Ice-cream?” he asked hopefully, resting his head on Eddie’s shoulders.

“I dunno bud, you’ll have to convince your Buck about that.” Eddie teased, looking up at Buck with a soft look on his face that made his heart skip a beat. Then, of course, Christopher gave him those brown puppy eyes (which he definitely didn’t learn from Buck) and, well, how was he supposed to say no?

Buck let out an exaggerated sigh, happiness warming his chest. “I suppose it wouldn’t be too much trouble.”

Christopher cheered and Buck chuckled, shaking his head as he turned back to the teacher with the smile still on his face. “Thank you, it was really nice meeting you.”

“Of course.” Miss Bright gave them a beaming smile. “It was so wonderful to finally meet Eddie’s new husband.”

Husband?

The word suddenly hit him with the force of a tsunami, hours later when Christopher was sleeping quietly in his room and he and Eddie were drinking a couple beers on the couch. It felt like the world stopped moving for a minute. Suddenly, their conversation seemed to take a completely different turn.

The teacher thought he and Eddie were married, and that Buck was moving in with them, and that’s the disruption in Christopher’s routine she had been talking about.

“She thought we were married!” Buck exclaimed suddenly, turning toward his best friend with wide eyes, interrupting whatever ballgame Eddie had been talking about.

“What are you talking about?” Eddie asked, tilting his head slightly in confusion.

“Christopher’s teacher!” Suddenly Buck was on his feet, beer forgotten on the coffee table as he paced. “She thought we were married! And that I’m moving in with you guys!”

The lack of response from Eddie had Buck swinging in front of him and staring down at him with a frown on his face. He was staring at Buck with a bemused expression on his face, and something softer in his eyes, something that made Buck’s heart race too much for him to try and place a name to it. He narrowed his eyes. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Buck, you practically have moved in with us,” Eddie said gently, that soft look never leaving his eyes.

Buck frowned a little, unable to deny the truth of the statement. He opened and closed his mouth but found he had nothing to say, left floundering on the edge of something he wasn’t sure he wanted to name.

Eddie placed his beer on the counter and stood, striding over until he was barely a breath away from Buck. That ridiculously fond look was still on his face, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth as he reached out and gently took Buck's hand. “I’ve been waiting for you to catch up,” he admitted, and Buck felt his breath hitch slightly when Eddie’s thumb gently brushed over the back of his hand. “But, I think, it might be time to take the jump.”

“The ju—” Buck’s confused question was cut off when suddenly a pair of lips were gently pressing against his own.

Eddie’s lips.

Eddie was kissing him.

And it was like that was all it took for everything to slot into place. All of the lingering touches, the fond looks, the ‘stay the night’, bedtime stories to Chris, the drawer he had next to Eddie’s clothes, the fluttering in his chest whenever Eddie—

“Oh my god, I’m an idiot,” Buck breathed out when Eddie pulled back after a moment, his wide eyes taking in the gorgeous man across from him.

“No,” Eddie disagreed, the hand that wasn’t still holding Buck’s rising up to gently brush against the birthmark above Buck’s eye. “You’re not an idiot. You’ve been through a lot—I was more than willing to wait for you.”

Buck felt a surge of affection for the man standing in front of him, one that must have shown on his face if the blush dusting Eddie’s cheeks was anything to go by. “You’re amazing.” he murmured.

The fond look on Eddie’s face turned into something a little more mischievous, his hand falling from Buck’s face to wrap around his waist. “Oh, yeah? Well, you’re not so bad yourself, I suppose.”

“Oh, just shut up.” Buck grinned back, surging forward and kissing Eddie forcefully. Their teeth clacked together, the kiss more smiles than anything else, before Buck backed Eddie up against the wall. The kiss turned open-mouthed, hot and heavy, exploring and tasting each other like a treasure they’d only finally managed to discover. It was a little embarrassing how long they made out, like two teenagers on a first date, but eventually, oxygen won out.

Buck pressed his forehead against Eddie’s catching his breath and feeling more than a little giddy. “So does this mean I can come to all the parent-teacher meetings?

“Anything you want, cariño.” Eddie murmured fondly, pressing a soft kiss against Buck’s lips. “Come on, I’m exhausted after today’s shift. Sleep with me.”

“Anything for you.” Buck murmured, returning the soft kiss before he followed Eddie to his room.

It felt like the last piece to a puzzle slotting into place.

#911 #911 fox #anon ask #buddie #evan buckley #buck #eddie diaz #christopher diaz

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