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ja3hwa · 2 years

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Ateez As Greek Gods

「Synopsis」 : Which God would each member be.

「Word count」 : 891

-> Genre: Fluff, Greek God Au

[Warnings] : Mentions of Food, alcohol, death, war, battle, etc. If I missed something, let me know.

Note : I absolutely loved this request, this was so much fun to write. I tried to make this more accurate instead of just putting random popular gods. I hope you all enjoy reading it.

Hongjoong - Athena

Athena is the goddess of battle strategy and wisdom. Identified in Roman mythology as the goddess Minerva. She was always accompanied by her owl and the goddess of victory. Athena's personality is a very dualistic one. At times she exhibits a very masculine aura; at others, she is the vision of feminine loveliness. Her attitude changes almost daily, depending on certain situations. She uses her wisdom to decide how she should react in a situation. Athena's special powers included the ability to invent useful items and crafts. She invented the ship, chariot, plow, and rake. She also invented many of the skills used by women in Ancient Greece such as weaving and pottery. She is a leader among Gods and mortals.

Seonghwa - Thanatos

Thanatos, in ancient Greek religion and mythology, is described as the personification of death. Being the son of Nyx, The goddess of night. He was born to serve the dark. He would appear to humans and carry them off to the underworld when the time allotted to them by the Fates had expired. Most call him the grim reaper. His touch is gentle, likened to that of many. He is a soft and a friendly companion, never scaring a mortal. But Thanatos was believed to be merciless and undiscriminating. No matter who you were or what you were. He would never judge under the beliefs of his own personal morals. A gentle god hidden in the night.

Yeosang - Hades

Hades Greek Aïdes (“the Unseen”), also called Pluto or Pluton (“the Wealthy One” or “the Giver of Wealth”), in ancient Greek religion, is depicted as stern and pitiless, unmoved by prayer or sacrifice. Forbidding and aloof, he never quite emerges as a distinct personality from the shadowy darkness of his realm. Hades, like death, is no right nor wrong. He leads with blunt and brutal honesty. He has known for being mischievous, and cunning. But Hades is in end, the god of the underworld.

Yunho - Helios

Helios is the god of the sun. Sometimes called a Titan. Helios is a powerful god that drove a chariot daily from east to west across the sky and sailed around the northerly stream of the Ocean each night to bring the world the day hours. Helios might not be the strongest god but he is very powerful with his fiery, bright, tireless nature. He is a guardian of oaths and also the god of sight. In art, he is usually depicted as a youthful man in a chiton holding a whip and driving his quadriga. He is cheeky and light-hearted, loyal to earth and loyal to his family. In modern words he would be described as golden retriever energy.

San - Eros

Eros is the god of love, or more precisely known as the god of passion and physical desire. Eros, Without warning, would select his targets and forcefully strikes at their hearts with an arrow, bringing confusion and irrepressible feelings or, in the words of Hesiod, he 'loosens the limbs and weakens the mind'. He is the embodiment of love, athleticism, sexual power and art. Eros was often regarded as the protector of homosexual love between men. In later, satirical works, Eros is depicted as a blindfolded male carrying a bow and arrow with the power to make any human fall in love with the first person they would see.

Mingi - Dionysus

Dionysus is the nature god of fruitfulness and vegetation but is especially known as the god of wine and ecstasy. Dionysus is known for having something of a dual personality. He brings joy, ecstasy and merriment, but can also deliver a brutal and blinding rage when provoked or when another would bring harm to those he loves. So, in a sense, he represents all the possible side effects of overindulgence. His ability of transformation was a special gift and he could even drive mortals to insanity if he chooses. Dionysus is one if not the most unique god among the Olympians. Especially because of his mother being a mortal.

Wooyoung - Hermes

Hermes is the god of Trade, Wealth, Luck, Fertility, Sleep, Language, Thieves and Travel. He is one of the cleverest and most mischievous god in Olympus. Hermes was considered a “trickster” due to his cunning and clever personality. In the Odyssey, he appears mainly as the messenger of the gods and the conductor of the dead to Hades. But Hermes was also a dream god, and the Greeks offered to him the last libation before sleep. As a messenger, he may also become the god of roads and doorways, and he was the protector of travellers. He might be a tricky god but he is loyal to those he serves.

Jongho - Hercules

Heracles is the gatekeeper of Olympus and the greek god of Strength. He is known as one of the Strongest Heroes in Ancient mythology. His life was not easy—he endured many trials and completed many daunting tasks—but the reward for his suffering was a promise that he would live forever among the gods at Mount Olympus. In art and literature, Heracles was represented as an enormously strong man of moderate height, a big foodie and drinker, and a kind soul. But with occasional outbursts of brutal Strength and rage. His weapon of birth was a bow but he frequently used a club.

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hrodvitnon · 3 months

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A... Less Cruel Thought

…sort of follow-up inspired by the nonnie submission of a similar name.

Earth’s Guardian Titans have the twisted monstrosity that was once Ozymandias on his last leg. Shoulder crystals shattered, body bleeding purple rivers, fungal spores peeking out from broken scales, panting and heaving for the first time in centuries.

At no small cost to them, of course. The city decided for the fateful encounter had been flattened. All of Godzilla’s allies lie in various states of injury. Mothra makes a valiant effort to stand, but cannot on her broken legs; Rodan’s left wing is burnt black from a Corona Blast he took for Goji; Dagon’s had his energy cores ripped out and lies in a low-power state; Tiamat’s back is broken; Kong’s axe snapped in half; Behemoth’s right tusk had its front snapped off; Barb has a metal rod through her hide; Shimo’s had her head crystals broken in a similar way to Xenilla’s; even Abraxas, valiant as they fought, had a breaking point. There’s was getting picked by the tail and rag-dolled by the star-born Titan until Vivienne fell unconscious. Now San tends to her and watches the last bastion stand against the demon that was once his brother.

The King of the Monsters vs The King of Kings.

Godzilla’s in no state to do much of anything, scales cracked more than they’ve ever been. But that chthonic blue fire has not fizzled out yet, and roars still like an inferno behind his eyes. He’s battered, beaten, broken- but in the zone. This is where he shines, when he knows his enemy cannot go on much longer he finds that little extra something to keep pushing until the curtain call. Today, that something was the vague promise Monarch made about saving his brother. Did he have any way of knowing it was true? No, they very well could’ve lied to give him the hope he needed to win, but it’s not like he was in the state to contemplate.

Xenilla knows this. He knows all of this. He sees the revolting emotion in his eyes, hope.

He needed to take it from him. Show him just how broken his clutch-sibling was. Show him that there was no getting back Ozymandias. Xenilla knows how utterly destroyed the once mighty King of Kings was, he experiences it all the time. Torture after torture his resisting mind has been brought to one that can only plead and beg, seemingly for a new thing every day. ‘Please, stop the pain.’, 'Please, let me dream of home.’, 'Please, let me rut’. On and on and on. But honestly? Xenilla prefers it to empty threats and shouting. He only needs to make him plea now. Plea for his brother to kill him. To relieve him of this inescapable torment. And Xenilla knows he will, as long as he gets a little push…

Godzilla charges. Roaring to the sky as the earth shudders with his approach. Right then, right there, Xenilla gives Ozymandias full control. For the first time in 2 million years. His eyes return to their glittering purple that Godzilla remembers lovingly looking down at him all those times. Xenilla then lashes him. Every pain nerve in his body lights up like a Christmas tree and Xenilla floods his mind with imagery of what he suspects Godzilla would look like chained up by Gigan, consigned to his chainsaws and endless steel agony, shows him what Tiamat would look like strung up by the sinews in Gigan’s trophy room. He expects begging, he expects him to crumple to the ground and writhe and scream and cry for his brother to rip his head from his shoulders.

But he stumbles forward, plants a foot in the earth, grits his teeth so hard they crack, white-knuckles harder than he ever has, and opens his mouth.

“NOW BROTHER. HE IS VULNERABLE. BRING THIS PRETENDER GOD TO HIS KNEES!”

Xenilla rips back control from him, not ceasing his tormenting assault- not until a glowing blue fist soars up and into his chin, smashing every bone in his face to smithereens. He has to relent, and when he does the voice of Ozymandias lets out a torrent of cackling, mocking laughter. Through his white dead eyes, he sees Godzilla wind up for one last strike.

And for the first time in 2 million years, Xenilla is afraid of death.

(Lurker’s first submission, hope ya like it lol. Got inspired by that one post and I like the idea behind Ozzy.)

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That’s a hell of a first submission, Lurkanon, nice! And it is at this moment Xenilla realizes that infecting Ozymandias, while it seemed like a good idea at the time, has turned out to be a fuck-up of not insignificant proportions and he is on the verge of finding out so hard it takes him off the census...

#submission #godzilla #spacegodzilla #space crystal cordyceps #abraxasverse

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juniaships · 9 months

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Okay oc lore time

Jonny Quest the real adventures and the direct to video scooby movies takes place in the same universe. Myra is friends with the Quest Kids and Jessie Bannon.

Reboot (the cgi cartoon from 1994) also takes place in the same universe; Mainframe can access QuestWorld. Race Bannon flirted with Hexidecimal much to the horror of everyone else.

Swat Kats take place on another planet (nearly canonized in a scrapped ending for one of the episodes). I have a SK OC who works as the Kats' mission control/backup member.

Beau is a government agent who got cursed by the evil werecats; after their defeat died he was cured but had to send all his findings to the Quests so they can help the victims' families find closure. He then goes on to be an informant for various super teams.

Skysurfers also exists because that show was made by the same creators of Scooby Doo; Jack Hollister's father used to be lab partners with Dr. Quest.

Acceleracers takes place in the same universe due to being made by the same folks who made Reboot (being Canadian productions irl).

Mainframe and Cyberspace (of Cyberchase fame) may be linked, technically considers Mainframe a Site.

Gen 13 (mix of comics & the animated film) is set in the same verse. Unlike the movies Matthew Callahan doesn't die but remains under the custody of John Lynch; also he doesn't rejoin Ivana as he did in the comics. Also, unlike the comics Gen 13 actually has 13 members. They rotate time from time. Matthew is forced to be a part to undo the damage he caused working as Ivana's underling. Caitlyn is not his sister, his siblings are Sarah and Nicole as in the comics. Cait and Roxy are half sibs.

Im not sure if I want TFA in the same verse but for the sake of it yes; the year is current but still with the theme of Detroit rebuilding, to go along with Animated's theme of redemption

Jackie Chan Adventures are set in same verse as the 2006 legion of superheroes, the 03 Teen Titans, Xiaolin Showdown, and 2004 Batman.

GI Joe Sigma Six is set in the same verse as TFA.

GI Joe Renegades and Transformers Prime are set in the same verse detached from Sigma Six and TFA.

Universal's Monster Force is set in same verse as JQTRA and Scooby Doo

The 2000s Mummy and Tintin take place in the past; 1930s at the earliest. Bayformers and the live action Joes take place in that timeline's future.

Mummies Alive take place in San Fran and likely set in the future of the Mummy cartoon. It also takes place in the same verse as the 90s King Kong & Godzilla cartoons.

My Descendants rewrite takes place in a world where the heroes never agreed to send villains on the Isle. Instead the isle is simply a mysterious place said to harbor riches beyond legend.

Gargoyles, Atlantis, The Mighty Ducks cartoon, BLOSC, and OUAT takes place in the same verse. BLOSC is set in space and has a ranger from the same planet the Swat Kats come from

Osmosis Jones is in its own solar system based on organic body parts. Its "star" pulses like a heart beat. Sorry but I hate Bill Murray.

Loonatics Unleashed takes place in the same time period of the regular looney tunes; instead of being descendants theyre distant cousins. Acmetropolis is a mega city using Sumdac Tech

Zadavia comes from a planet English translaters describe as Freleng. The common export is energy crystals and its rocky deserts is a haven for geologists and unlucky miners everywhere

The civil war was sparked by General Deuce and Optimatus's betrayal

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alikaheroes · 2 years

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WOW!! What a night. I can finally say I’ve seen @halsey in concert 🥺😭❤️ So thankful! Such a fun time! 💖💖 #LoveAndPowerTour

*Added July 16

Halsey: Love and Power Tour 2022

Five Point Amphitheater

Irvine, CA

Saturday, July 9, 2022

The FivePoint Ampitheater is outdoors and looks amazing

Cornhole games!

Got my Whispers bag for merch (will print the poster at home LOL)

Chicken strips, fries, and a Pepsi

Random friends: Mom with her daughter from Long Beach, guy from Long Beach, Marine girl from San Clemente

The Marias were so good, I highly recommend them.

They played “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High” by the Arctic Monkeys and I loved it

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Chapter 1: The Capture

Love the intro like from the IICHLIWP trailer

THE TRADITION

CASTLE! Mic flip!

Halsey asking if we know what to do when the chorus drops and me shouting OH YEAH!!

Halsey saying to STOP THAT TRACK

She doesn’t usually like to pit cities against each other (random guy shouting, WHAT IRVINE??)

Show is almost 2 hours long, baby, gonna need a lot of energy! She can see everyone all over

My OMG realizing she’s restarting Castle

EASIER THAN LYING HIGH ENERGY

you should be sad is the best country song ever, we all stomped our feet!

Firework shower with the Yeah-Yeah-YeahYeah Yeah

I loooove the rock demo version of 1121 and of course the Die For Me track-I SOLD 15 MILLION RECORDS FOR A BREAKUP NOTE

CHAPTER 2: RELEASE

The intro for Graveyard from the LA show with the Euphoria vibes

“I really like you guys. You’re a cool ass f*cking crowd, I really f’ing love you guys. Wanna sing along with me going forward?

COLORS!! The Badlands feels are so real

How are you guys feeling right now?

Absolutely never ever stops to blow my f’ing mind that I get to perform on stage and perform in front of a crowd that looks like this!

First show she ever played around these parts, Observatory? Asked Sheperd

Played for 100 people (might be generous)

Lighting power run through the kitchen, no fries that night

Don’t wanna spend too much time talking, last night of tour little emotional (aww)

How many people is this your first time seeing me in concert? How many have seen me before?

Oh My Good Goooood? Loudest response for this tour of that question

Can tell you been rocking with me from the beginning

Whether here for beginning, or 5 min before walked in building

Really grateful to have you here

Make sure tonight is the best concert you’ve ever seen in your f’ing life

Hurricane with the Room 93 visuals ahhh

LILITH!! My favorite! I shouted YES because it wasn’t on the setlist the night before and I was too happy to see it! I’m all “AW YEAH” during the beginning before I sing along. I also love the visuals with the Titane vibes

I heard the Lighthouse Siren and was sooo hyped, them O’Jays Ship Ahoy vibes at this concert had me emotional.

“This Woman Will Not Go Quietly” line from the film

One of my favorites, the rock Banshee vibes, beautiful visuals, I’m so in love

killing boys - The whole crowd shouting “I’mma Uma Thurman your ass” was poetic

“You’re gonna hear the weird sh*t before you get the hits because that’s my style, but you begged for this so you better f’ing sing!”

GIRL IS A GUN!!!

YES!

TALK 2 (Chapter 3: Reflect)

Be Kind drawing time!!

Done paintings every single time something different

Those close in her life, do you plan? I mean, come on

No, Absolutely Not

Do you plan what you’re gonna say? Set list before you get there? Same.

This tour has been a lesson for me in embracing surrendering control (mild cheer for that—I did for the song Control)

Used to get on stage wanting so badly it all to be perfect

Looks back on pics of sparkly costumes doing choreography and goes who tf is that?

You guys know that feeling? It’s not just a musician thing. You see pics of yourself when you were younger you’re like who tf is that?

Kinda the same thing, 50 million pictures like that on Google

Ask at the beginning of show, what matters more to the story, is it good or is it true?

Look at self in pictures, true to herself then, being true

Some songs that she’s written doesn’t relate to same way? Does that make them untrue? Words not me anymore even tho they were at some point…little bit of a mindf*ck. Idk, kinda crazy

Most true version of myself is up here with a pen in my hand, canvas in front of me, and like 20,000 people that I love with my f’ing heart (I screamed WE LOVE YOU)

When I look back in a couple years, won’t think omg who tf is that, will think wow, I was so lucky to be that person once in my life, so thank you.

Songs about difficult times, used to be very sad alll the time. Still pretty sad all the time but wanna say if you’re here and share that same mentality, look back at version of you that related to sad songs and not that person anymore, sing your heart out tonight. Get it all out. When you leave, don’t take that old person with you, you’re not that b*tch anymore. You gotta exercise the demons and leave them on the floor

This song is called 100 Letter

100 Letters, everyone had their phones up with lights

TALK 3 (Pre 929)

In the spirit of the show of not letting things being perfect.

Like the worst ever sang, on the verge of tears the entire time.

imma gonna fight this I’m not gonna f’ing cry, I’m gonna do it!

I did not do it. I failed. Miserably haha

G-damn not even halfway through the set and I’m already crying

“Where the f you at?” I coughed.

HALSEY CHANT

Are you trying to make you make me cry? Are you guys playing a game with me? This is some sick f’ing twisted sh*t you’re doing. And you guys trying to make me cry more this is some sick sh

Believe me sang song 100 times it doesn’t make me cry anymore

About to cry because knew what song comes after it, haven’t played it in years

Probably most important song written for self in entire life.Really wanted to perform it in front of you guys tonight

Dad to finally call me, he did (AWW)

I wasn’t in love them (but I sure as F am now!!!)

Done being sad, no more being sad long night ahead of us, TIME TO BE GAY

HONEY

Me: HONEYYYY

Went into 3AM

ME: YESSS

She’s laughing during it so cute!!

Fireworks and playing with guitarist

Talked about how fast song is and you don’t need to know the words

TALK 4 (Thankful to fans, curfew)

I know for a fact people on my team backstage rn like, “She good?”

Are you OK? Did somebody slip you something before the show? WTF is going on?

Soaking up every second possibly can because this is the last night and love what I do so f’ing much

I hope from bottom of night you can see it all over my face how much I love being up here and being with you

Why get out here and do a show 2 horus long

Other do hour, get on stage, F off and leave

Wanna be here every f’ing second until the cops come up and yank me off stage for breaking curfew

F’ing love what I do!

Thank you for letting me do it love you guys so f’ing much!

STOMPING FEET

So Good - like a couple weeks new don’t get too excited.

“I love getting to play this song when he’s standing back there” LOVE TO ALEV

BAD AT LOVE - YES

HOLD ME DOWN

SHE DID THE SPLITS

TALK 4 (BAND/Ring Announcer)

Most incredible musicians and people and friends

So lucky all agreed to come on the road with me

Could’ve been doing something much cooler, I promise haha

Usually make fun of them during this part

Drums - next season of Bachelorette

Keys - Terrified of goldfish

Make something up and embarass them

Too heartfelt, need you guys to be so loud for me

DRUMS: Harry (will you guys please give it up for Harry!)

GUITAR: Liv

Don’t f’ing look at me I’ll cry

KEYS Bonnie

Halsey says she’s calling them out like a ring announcer

AND OVER HERE CHECKING IN AT 245 POUNDS HE IS TOUGH (I audibly said omGGG LITERALLY MY BRAND WITH MY WRESTLING LOVING SELF I lost it here) HE HAILS FROM IRVINE CA

YESS WHOOO

That’s my impression…this is why everyone on my team is gonna say somebody drugged me

Last show with tme as well, grateful to have support on road

Part do 2 more songs, prepare to leave, comeback and do encore

HALSEY CHANT

For what? What did I do? I didn’t even do anthing

WHISPERS

GO BACK AND F HIM

GASOLINE! FIRE (I love hearing my name in it)

Chapter 4: Reflect

Flashing lights and rock music

Jumps up with flames and PYRO

NIGHTMARE

Statistics for Abortion (my camera shut off for it ofc but it was PHENOMENAL)

TALK 5 (Abortion Rights/Political)

Put in show 5 weeks before Supreme Court decision and statistics were much different then

We’re here in our little island

Second to say as long as I have a microphone and stage if your well being livelihood and happiness at stake I will always f’ing be political

In case you couldn’t tell, so many people in the crowd I recognize I’ve met so many times, who stories I know, parents I know, journeys through school work and life that I know, break f’ing heart if something going on in this world cause you bodily harm to get care you need and I did nothing about it

If politics aren’t your thing all good,

Just learned a valuable lesson don’t come to a Halsey concert then.

Little bit of time

CHANT

MY BODY - Audience: MY CHOICE

“THANK YOU!”

Music is political. Everything is political. Brave to leave house come here exactly as you are. Clothes you were. Words you sing. People you love. Things you do. Everything is f’ing political

Running up that hill with the flame bar

WITHOUT ME

Went into audience, guy had sign said his BF broke his heart, Halsey said “F HIM” to flip off hurtful ex

Confetti!!

Acapella,

“Put you up there, I don’t know why” - audience

I Am Not A Woman I’m a God

Irvine. Thank you guys so much for an incredible night. So glad I got to close out this tour with you. This will be my last tour here for a really long time playing shows here in the states so I really love you and I really appreciate you for a great night. Did you have fun? Get home safe. I love you!

Y’aburnee playing on way out

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jaden-garza · 28 days

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Getting to Know Jaden Garza: Tech CEO, Family Man, and Superhero Collector

In the bustling world of technology, amidst the array of CEOs and innovators, one name stands out: Jaden Garza. Let's delve into the life and endeavors of this multifaceted individual who not only spearheads a leading corporation but also finds time for family, adventure, and a passion for superheroes.

Meet Jaden Garza

Born and raised in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, Jaden now calls San Antonio his home. At thirty-something, he exudes the zest and dynamism of someone much younger. Professionally rooted in the realm of technology, Jaden serves as the CEO of HXO Corporation, steering the ship with decisiveness and creativity. Pronouns? He, him, his. And behind this accomplished leader stands his pillar of strength and partner-in-crime, Jessica Garza, his wife and best friend.

The Man Behind the Projects

Jaden's current focus extends beyond the confines of corporate boardrooms. Together with Jessica, he's delving into property management ventures while also nurturing a gaming and marketing platform. Their recent escapade to Disney World and the Florida Keys marked a rare family vacation—a cherished moment amidst the hustle of entrepreneurship. When it comes to leisure, Jaden's interests are as diverse as his professional portfolio. Marvel aficionado and collector of movie props, he finds solace in the world of superheroes.

Unveiling the Personality

Decisive, fair, creative, and ambitious—these adjectives aptly capture Jaden's essence. His ideal business relationship hinges on mutual respect and resilience. Yet, beyond the realm of profit margins and market strategies, his greatest joy lies in his family. Every endeavor, every decision, is driven by the desire to secure a better future for his children.

In Jaden's Own Words

"So check this out," begins Jaden, a phrase that often heralds the birth of a new idea or the sharing of wisdom. Red Bull energy drinks fuel his days, while nature's embrace offers respite from the rigors of leadership. For Jaden, organization is the key ingredient to the perfect vacation—a testament to his meticulous nature.

Jaden's Journey

From his entrepreneurial roots as a teen, tinkering with security systems and IT solutions, to his present role at the helm of HXO Corporation, Jaden's journey has been one of relentless pursuit. Books like "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and movies like "Iron Man" have left an indelible mark, shaping his worldview and inspiring his actions.

The Big Idea

Beyond corporate boardrooms and profit margins, Jaden harbors a grand vision: bridging the digital divide. By providing internet services to underserved communities, he seeks to empower those overlooked by mainstream networks.

Personal Mission and Favorite Quote

Driven by a deep-seated belief in the power of helping others, Jaden's personal mission resonates with altruism. Whether through business ventures or philanthropic endeavors, his compass points towards making a tangible difference in people's lives. And in the words of Elon Musk, "When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor."

In Conclusion

In the tapestry of tech moguls and corporate titans, Jaden Garza emerges as a beacon of innovation, compassion, and resilience. His journey—from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success—is a testament to the power of passion, purpose, and unwavering determination.

As we navigate our own paths, let's draw inspiration from Jaden's story. Let's embrace creativity, cultivate resilience, and above all, strive to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Whether in the boardroom or the community, let's channel the spirit of Jaden Garza—an embodiment of leadership, empathy, and unwavering resolve.

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nintendeez · 6 months

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We’re All Noobs at Heart

In the vibrant realm of video gaming, three titans have long held court, each carving out their own magical kingdoms and leaving an indelible mark on the annals of history. Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox — these names conjure images as different as they are entwined in our collective consciousness. Join me now on a whimsical odyssey through their respective domains to unravel the tapestry of influence these colossal entities have woven into the very fabric of gaming culture.

We begin our chronicle in the Mushroom Kingdom ruled by an unlikely plumber clad in red cap and overalls; it’s none other than Nintendo’s flagship hero Mario! Since 1985, this portly plumber has been leaping across pipes while rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser’s clutches. Their saga reads like an epic poem spanning decades — a tale older than time itself or so it seems — fighting Bob-ombs and Koopas alike with shells adorned by stars that grant invincibility when touched.. A legacy as impactful as few others could hope for; not only did he define side-scrollers but also paved the way for generations after him with his platforming prowess!

Next, we venture to the realm of PlayStation where third-person action and open-world games reign supreme. Here, Kratos dons his chain blades, ready to unleash a torrent of chaos upon the Greek pantheon in God of War. The PS2 ushered in an era where narrative storytelling took center stage as much as gameplay innovation; GTA San Andreas raised eyebrows with its groundbreaking adult themes and interactive world that left nothing sacred (or off limits). Sony’s domination over console exclusives cannot be understated: Nathan Drake swung across Uncharted vistas while Joel and Ellie braved post-apocalyptic journeys. Each character etched into our minds like figures on Mount Olympus — larger than life yet humanized by their plights against insurmountable odds!

The Xbox’s emergence into the fray, led by the stoic Master Chief and his AI companion Cortana, breathed new life into the FPS genre with Halo. Swords clashing against alien energy rifles redefined what it meant to be a space marine, as they waged an interstellar war against Covenant forces across ringworlds and battered colony worlds. Meanwhile, Gears of War ushered in a gritty brand of third-person action set amidst the Locust horde invasion; chainsaw bayonets and active reload became battle cries for armchair soldiers everywhere. Their tale of camaraderie stands tall amongst the greats of gaming..

Regardless of allegiance to Nintendo’s Mushroom Kingdom, PlayStation’s diverse landscapes or Xbox’s sci-fi battlefields, the very act of spreading enthusiasm enriches all involved; an alchemy that transcends console wars and fanboy divides. Like a well-honed master sword forged in collaborative storytelling fires,the gaming ecosystem flourishes when fans unite over shared experiences. Imagine how dull it would be if only one kingdom ever held sway over another?

Of course, we cannot forget the enigmatic PC master race; perched upon their high thrones of RGB-illuminated towers, sipping from the finest liquid cooling loops as they sneer at mere console peasants. But even these arcane lords cannot deny that Nintendo’s whimsical charm or PlayStation and Xbox’s cinematic experiences have shaped the very fabric of gaming itself. So let us raise our Hutton Orbital mugs to those mouse and keyboard overlords who remind us that 60 frames per second is but a meager flicker compared to the uncapped framerate hells they tread on a daily basis…

While I may poke fun, PC gaming undoubtedly pushes boundaries with crystal clear visual splendor & modding magic , forever blurring lines between fantasy & reality.

In the end, the true victory is not found in the console war’s ashes but rather the bridges forged between fellow gamers. As a community we thrive when celebrating each other’s conquests, be it Master Chief’s latest PVP triumph or Link’s daring dungeon crawl. And while PC gaming may boast of their 4K exploits, history will remember Nintendo’s innovative controllers, PlayStation’s narrative leaps and Xbox’s online revolutions as the bedrock upon which all others stand. So let us raise our controllers, keyboards and mice alike to coexistence, for it is through a shared love of pixels and polygons that we transcend the physical and become integral parts of legends forged in the unlikeliest of places.

#video games #gaming #console wars

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qixiaoteamin · 1 year

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QIXIAOTEAMIN. - UNDER CONSTRUCTION by claus

info. / visage.

blog entries. / face-to-face tag.

answered. / rp memes.

aesthetic. / musings.

direction to rules below... ⤵️

hi! my name is claus, i’m 22, and my pronouns are he/him.

LETS GOOOO MONKIE KID S4!!!! i haven't finished the latest season yet, but once all 10 episodes are fan-subbed, i'll incorporate them into blog canon. yahoo!

this blog is primarily an IC-run blog, meaning posts are made as though the character has a blog. i’m also open for face-to-face interactions through memes, DMs, or threads, though!

Rule One

i’m not terribly selective, so even if we’re not mutuals, you’re more than welcome to send in ask memes and turn them into threads! any starter calls however are reserved for my mutuals.

Rule Two

please be patient! i’m super slow and usually post my replies in bursts. i try to be as descriptive as i can, and i do my best to get to replies when i have the energy; most of the time it isn’t intentional when i leave threads untugged so to speak. i got a lot going on. that being said, it doesn't matter how long ago i rb'd an rp meme. if you see it, send it in!

Rule Three

i don’t mind if you use icons or cool formatting! i do pretty much the same thing, so if i can read it, i will rp with you. i'll be capping icons myself in due time. ILL DO MY BEST...

Rule Four

i feel like it goes without saying, but no sexual nsfw. sure, my interpretation based on word of god in the show staff places mei and mk at 23, but they were also designed to be interpreted as any age, so it's just kinda weird. jokes are allowed, but those will be tagged accordingly.

as for romantic shipping, definitely not with mei/long xiaojiao or familial/mentor figures like pigsy, tang, sun wukong, and the six-eared macaque. i work based off chemistry, age range, and communication here for any others, and that's not just for romance - even platonic relationships, too!

Rule Five

i’m cool with crossover rps, and while i’ve limited it to fandoms i’m familiar with in the past, i’ve actually followed fandoms i don’t know a lot about. basically, if you have a detailed bio about your muse i’ll gladly follow back! that being said, i’m naturally wary of these fandoms/media: camp camp, steven universe, rick and morty, doctor who, ava’s demon, and osomatsu-san. but fandoms i absolutely won’t tolerate include: vivzie pop's works, killing stalking, attack on titan, hetalia, mister pickles, south park, k-pop, and any other depiction of real people.

i only make exceptions for any of these if i know the other mun well enough to trust their interpretation.

Rule Six

while i only need graphic bird death tagged, if you like and/or post about anything related to pedophilia, incest, selfcest, dubcon/noncon, bigotry, demonization of mental illness (especially psychosis/did), i’ll block you, no questions asked. i understand muses being sa victims and muns coping with sa, but a lot of the time it gets glorified and i’m not for that graphic shit.

#pinned post #ooc

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sunfish-studies · 3 years

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Celebration

✄・・・ Feathery Ink [Karasuno Manager Series]

➜ Pairing: Karasuno x Manager! Reader

➜ Warning: none

➜ Notes: This is a separate series from Crisp Leaves. Similar to Crisp Leaves, manager in this story will be portrayed as a girl. She will be tall. This is just my appreciation towards tall girls, you guys are amazing.

Previous: ‹ Cogs › | Next: ‹ Let The Games Begin! ›

↷ SUMMARY ↶

Last day of training calls for celebration for everyone’s hard work, so it’s barbeque time!

“All right, meat!”

“I’m starving!”

While the boys freshened up after practice matches, the managers were already on the move to prepare for the barbeque. Since there were quite a lot of people, the coaches decided to held it on the backyard of the gym, where the sharp hill stood just beside it. The coaches helped setting up the grills while the managers divided to cater different things.

Yachi decided she would get the utensils they needed; paper plates, chopsticks, paper cups, trays for rice balls, and other things. Shimizu would cover for the rice ball making, Yukie and Eri were in charge on cutting the vegetables in bite-size, Kaori and Mako would clean the vegetables before it was cut.

Meanwhile, you’re in charge of preparing the condiments and sauces, unwrapping the meat cuts, and arranged them on a bigger plate. Aside from that you had to make sure the meats searing on the grills weren’t charred.

“[Name]-chan, please replace me for cutting the onions,” Eri sobbed, reaching out to you with grabby hands.

“Alright, senpai,” you giggled in reply because Eri was clearly needing a break and watching the meats seared was a great break for her. Quickly, you stood on her place and started slicing the tear-induced-menaces after washing your hands.

It didn’t take long for you to suffer the same fate as the Ubugawa’s manager–the first seven slices went through without a hitch, but when you reached the tenth your eyes started to sting and blurry from the pain. Then tears began trailing down your cheeks, and you wiped it you’re your shirt sleeve.

“D-Don’t cry, [Name]-san!!” you looked up, seeing Hinata with his place face quivering on his feet. “W-what should I do!?”

“It’s fine, Shoyo-kun, it’s just the onions,” you sniffled pointed towards the bowl full of it. “It hurts my eyes.”

“I can take your place, Otohaku-chan!” Lev popped up beside Hinata.

“Instead of cutting the onions, you’ll chop your fingers off,” Yaku deadpanned before offering. “Here, let me do it.”

“No, it’s alright, Yaku-san,” you shook your head. “It’s time for you to have a break, not working.”

Being persistent sometimes has it’s perks, it took numbers of rejection to finally have Yaku gave up. You knew he was just trying to help, but you didn’t want to rob his time relaxing. When all the preparations were done, the boys were already surrounding the grills with hungry faces. Coach Nekomata gave them a light speech along with praises for their hard work over the week, and they dived to grab on the meat straight from the grill.

“THANKS FOR THE FOOD!”

Just like Kaori, you brought a plate of rice balls to offer and managed to witnessed Yukie’s enormous appetite. She practically inhaled four rice balls in one go and you’re not the only who was dumbfounded from it.

Konoha and Komi almost had their souls went to heaven from the frightening circle Nishinoya, Tanaka, and Taketora made. Well, they did elbow each other to encourage one another getting close or at least having a talk with Shimizu. The girl walked pass them holding a paper plate with food–looking extremely gorgeous and she didn’t even try.

“That was scary,” Konoha muttered underneath his breath. The three finally stopped because of Karasuno and Nekoma’s captain scolded them–the three immediately shrunk.

“They really had their guard up, huh,” Komi added, feeling his energy drained from such a scary encounter.

“Uhm, excuse me,” the two turned to look over their shoulder and that’s when they noticed–Karasuno’s other first year manager who’s Bokuto constantly talking about. The owl captain wouldn’t shut up about her much to their annoyance and now they knew why.

“Would you like some rice ball?”

“Sure,” Konoha replied dumbly.

“I’ll take two,” Komi followed with a daze. You placed one on Konoha’s empty paper plate and two for Komi upon his request. Smiling at them, you proceeded to excuse yourself so you could offer to someone else.

Following your figure dazedly, they noticed how the light shone even brighter and basked you in a beautiful glow. That’s when they thought of a conclusion.

A goddess just graces us mere mortals! They screamed in their head.

You tried to calm Yachi down from her traumatizing experience being surrounded by absurdly tall boys (“Titans, [Name]-chan! Titans!”). Thankfully, all of them were nice enough to made room so your friend could reach for some meat. Yachi almost cried in happiness from the real taste of meat.

From the sidelines, Shimizu and the other managers were watching the two of you while talking about the boys sometimes.

“How much are you going to eat?” Kaori questioned because Yukie was having a ridiculous amount of food towering on her plate and she just kept munching away without care.

“The third-years in Karasuno all seems pretty mature,” Mako commented.

“Our ace is weak-willed, though,” Shimizu smiled sheepishly.

“What? Really?” Eri replied in surprise. “Even though he looks that scary?”

“Though, I think that’s still better than our simpleton ace,” Kaori commented. “Still,”

Their eyes were directed towards where the said simpleton ace was standing and placing meat until it towered on your empty plate.

“Eat more, [Name]-chan! Or you won’t get even taller!” he stated.

“And eat more vegetables!” Kuroo added, placing cabbages and carrots to your plate, adding even more food.

“Have some rice balls, too.” Somehow, even Akaashi participated in this whole fiasco and put a rice ball onto your plate. Now, there’s a ridiculous amount of food on your plate.

“…I can’t eat this much,” you commented, staring at the food filling your plate.

“Nonsense, I don’t see you eat anything even when the others are,” Akaashi stated. “You’re too busy handling other things nonstop.”

“Have a break will you,” Kuroo patted your back. “Everyone’s having fun and you should too.”

“Have more meat, [Name]-san!” Hinata said.

“You can have my share, Otohaku-chan!” Lev followed and you immediately shook your head.

“At least he and Akaashi took care of our baby manager well,” Kaori sighed in relief.

“[Name]-chan is close with Fukurodani’s captain and setter, huh? Even Nekoma’s captain,” Mako giggled. “She’s drawing everyone in.”

“Well, it’s rare for a first-year to be as tall as her,” Eri grinned. “The boys are especially poles so it’s probably great not to strain their neck once in a while from looking down.”

“Karasuno’s pretty lucky to have her, huh?” Yukie said after swallowing her food.

“Yeah, we are,” Shimizu smiled.

“Did you have fun?” Sawamura asked you when you’re helping other managers to clean up the remaining plates left behind on the table along with other scraps littering around. He picked up a few paper cups and placed it into the trash bin.

“Definitely,” you answered without hesitation. “Everyone’s so nice, it’s probably the most fun I’ve had.”

“Thank goodness, then,” he gave you a smile.

“I’m really glad I joined the volleyball club,” you commented, grinning.

“And we glad to have you here,” the captain chuckled and replied.

Everything was over by the time the sun started to sink into the horizon–time truly flew by when you enjoyed it. Since Miyagi was quite a distance from Saitama, they needed to depart first or they would be back extremely late at night. Yukie and Eri were fake-crying and joking about refusing to let you go–in the end, you’re all exchanging numbers so you could keep in touch.

“Did you have fun, Otohaku-san?”

“Coincidentally, you asked the same question as my captain, Akaashi-san.” The Fukurodani setter, like before, helping you on carrying the extra luggage in hand although you did tell him it’s only until you reached the stairs. “And to answer, I am. These one week of training camp is fun. Somehow, I don’t want this to be over.”

“Don’t worry, we’ll meet again,” Akaashi replied. “At the Spring Interhigh.”

“I’m sure we will, Akaashi-san.” you smiled. “And thank you for helping me with luggage.”

“[Name]-chan!!” Bokuto bounded over with a grin plastered on his face. “We’ll be waiting at the nationals!”

“Karasuno, Bokuto-san. Otohaku-san doesn’t play volleyball.” Akaashi deadpanned.

“Just agree with me once, Akaashi!”

“Well, whatever he said,” Kuroo piped up, approaching the three of you. “Made sure your team go to the nationals so we could meet again and make the battle came true.”

“I’ll do my best, Kuroo-san.” Then Kuroo reached out to ruffle your hair, it’s been a while since he did that and you weren’t even going to lie about enjoying it. The cat captain was similar to an older brother now.

“Off you go then, [Name],” he removed his hand from your head. “And don’t miss me.”

“How could I when I have your phone number, Kuroo-san?” you snickered. “You’re probably going to bombard me with chemistry puns at 10pm.”

“Then, I’m gonna call you every day so you won’t have to deal with Kuroo!” Bokuto declared before laughing victoriously.

“Please block his number immediately, Otohaku-san,” Akaashi stated. “Or you won’t be getting any sleep. His talking is endless.”

“Why, Akaashi!?” the said boy whined.

“Aside from that, be careful on your way home,” Akaashi decided to ignore the captain and gave you a small smile.

You returned his smile. “Will do, Akaashi-san.”

With that, the whole week of summer training camps has come to an end. The whole team watched you guys drove away into the other way back to Miyagi.

“You have a match tomorrow, don’t you?” former Coach Ukai questioned, brows creased from the insistence of your combi. “That’s probably enough, then!”

“One more! Just one more!” Hinata pleaded.

“We’ll finish after this one!” Kageyama added.

Two days of practicing to prepare for the preliminaries, just a day before the match Sawamura dismissed them early to get some rest. Since it would be impossible to use the gym unless getting an earful from him, Kageyama and Hinata needed to look for another place. Former Coach Ukai lent them the court only for a bit, just until the others who wants to practice comes.

And you were there to hold a leash if they’re being stubborn or something.

“This is the last, alright?” you scolded the two. “We shouldn’t bother the others who wants to practice here. And you should rest before the match.”

Thankfully the older man letting them had the court just one more time and you couldn’t help but feeling grateful of it. You sighed before turning to face former Coach Ukai and bowed down. “On their behalf, I apologize.”

“It’s fine.” Former Coach Ukai dismissed it. “Their eagerness is a great thing, but even eagerness isn’t going to magically give them energy. It would be bad if they burnt out even before the game started.”

“[Name]-san! Can you throw us the ball?” Hinata called out.

In the end, the two managed to successfully killed the quick–and sure enough, it also impressed former Coach Ukai which added more reassurance that your team would be more than okay to face the entire preliminaries and became champions.

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itsjustafia · 2 years

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Through It All and Afterwards

Adding to the bowling fic pile with my own :) Just some Dickkory cuteness and Core Four/Graysonfam banter.

Tag list: @ambelle @escapism-through-imagination @meetmeunderthestarrynight @ambeauty @lady-stirling @d-grayson58

Dick comes up with the idea on day 2 of the road trip.

The first day had been spent mostly driving. They did stop for a quick bite to eat a few times, but the kids mainly wanted to do some sightseeing. They were able to visit places the majority of the team had never been before, making new memories and taking some really nice family photos that will definitely be going up on the walls in the tower.

They even managed to fit in camping for the night. Gar suggested it, so Dick made it happen. They luckily found some tents at a gas station not too far from the campsite and also picked up the remaining supplies they’d need to build a campfire while they were there. The younger Titans absolutely loved it. Kory wasn’t as enthusiastic, but Dick won her over with s’mores.

Now, they’re about 8 hours away from San Francisco. Everyone is relaxing and enjoying the drive. Kory’s disco playlist has been going nonstop as she softly sings along to each track. Dick pretends to be annoyed but he can’t help but tap the steering wheel along to the beats as well. Tim is currently talking Conner’s ear off about the many facts on Superman and the rest of the Justice League he’s researched. Conner doesn’t mind though. In fact, he has been enjoying the new addition to the team the most. Rachel and Gar, on the other hand, have been using this time to sleep. Between tracking down the Lazarus Pit and working to resurrect Dick, the two of them used up a lot of energy. Especially Gar with his new transformations. So, they definitely deserve the rest.

Dick is happy they can have this downtime. Because these past few weeks in Gotham have been tough on everyone. The kid that they had been mourning got resurrected from the dead and turned his back on them. Then they lost Hank and Dawn at the same time, yet in very different ways. And too many of them were pierced by bullets. It really felt like the city was eating them alive.

But it’s all over. Gotham is in the past and it’s time to look to the future. Things aren’t perfect but all Dick wants to do right now is reconnect with his family and feel close to them again. That’s the main reason he rented this RV. They all need this.

He hadn’t seen Rachel in months. She’s grown so much it’s unbelievable. She’s returned from Themyscira with a maturity he’s never seen in her before, and that’s despite not completing her mission in the way that she’d hoped. He can’t wait to hear all the stories she has to tell him about her experience on the island.

He also feels like he owes this road trip to Gar for stressing him out so much. He knows Gar loves this family with his whole being. He’s fought so hard to keep them all together and Dick wouldn’t even be here today if it weren’t for him. So really, he owes Gar the world.

Then there’s Conner, who he almost killed. Not his best moment at all. Dick has already apologized countless times but it still doesn’t feel like enough. Nonetheless, Conner has forgiven him as he too made decisions he isn’t proud of.

And Kory. These last few months for her have been difficult, to say the least. From losing her parents, to reconciling with her sister, and now having to adjust to new powers. It’s been a lot. She seems okay with everything, but Dick knows deep down she’s still coming to terms with all that’s happened both personally and with the team. He hopes he can get some alone time with her once they get back home so that they can talk about it. But for now, she deserves to clear her mind and have some fun.

Dick turns down the stereo’s volume just as Kory’s singing the opening verse of ‘Dancing Queen’. “Hey! I was –”

“I’ve got a great idea,” Dick interrupts.

“You haven’t had a lot of those lately,” she quips with a smirk. She waits a beat before speaking again. “I’m kidding...partially.”

He’d love nothing more than to refute that claim, but he can’t. Kory is right. His decision-making skills haven’t been the best lately. But he’s ready to make up for that.

“We should go bowling,” he says instead.

One of her perfectly arched eyebrows immediately rises. “Seriously?”

“Yea, why not? It’s almost time for us to stop for a break. We could get some food and play a few rounds. It’ll be fun,” he offers with a shrug.

“I’m starting to realize we both have very different definitions of fun.”

“Come on, Kory. Trust me.”

She does trust him. Always has. Even after all the craziness that’s happened. Why else would she be on this RV with him, instead of sipping champagne on Bruce’s private jet like she anticipated? The fact that he’s cute may have also been an incentive.

Kory narrows her eyes at Dick for a moment and then sighs as she turns her head towards the kids in the back. “Hey guys, can you look up the nearest bowling alley?”

Dick gives her a triumphant smile before turning his attention back to the road.

After a quick Google search and a read-through of some reviews, Conner manages to find 'Lucky’s Bowl-A-Rama'. It’s surprisingly close. Just a 20-minute drive and they reach their destination. During that time, the kids take the liberty of splitting the group into two teams, designating Dick and Kory as team captains. Dick, Rachel, and Tim form “The Blackbirds”, while “The Extraterrestrials” consists of Kory, Gar, and Conner.

"You’re not an alien, though,” Tim explains to Gar as the group exits the van and heads for the door.

“So? It’s a cool name. Just go with it, Tim.” Gar retorts with a shrug.

“But –”

Rachel interrupts then, not wanting this to turn into a debate about what or who qualifies as an alien. “Just drop it Tim. Let him have this.”

Tim relents after that. Gar wraps his arm around Rachel’s shoulders and offers her a toothy smile as thanks.

When they all finally make it inside, they’re engulfed in neon. Lights, signs and about 90% of the furniture are covered in it. And Techno music is blasting through the speakers. This place really committed to their theme.

Dick takes a hundred-dollar bill out of his wallet and looks between the four teenagers. After a moment he hands the money to Rachel.

“Here. Take this and get yourselves some food.” he instructs.

“Yes sir,” Rachel responds with a smirk and a salute.

“Wait, why’d you give Rachel the money?” Conner asks.

Before Dick can respond Rachel interjects. “It’s because I’m the most responsible. Right, Dick?”

That is why he picked her. He would’ve given it to Conner, seeing as he’s somewhat the oldest of the bunch; but the last time Dick gave him money to buy food for everyone, he ended up spending it only on what he was interested in eating. They were stuck having chili dogs that night. Kory hates hot dogs. And Gar’s vegan. With Rachel in charge, Dick knows she’ll keep the boys in check. But he’s not going to tell the kids any of this.

“Actually, you’re all equally irresponsible in my eyes.” he replies with a grin. He hears Kory’s melodic laugh close behind him.

“Oh God. Dick’s trying to be funny again,” Gar mutters to his three teammates, causing them all to snicker. Even Kory can’t help but let out a small laugh. They walk away, heading to the food court, before Dick has a chance to say anything back.

While the kids tackle the food, Dick and Kory make their way to the front counter to pay for their game and get everyone’s shoes. He turns his attention to her.

“What’s your shoe size?” he asks.

She gives him a quizzical look. “Seven. Why?”

“You need to get your bowling shoes.” He points to the mismatched shoes on display behind the clerk. They’re also covered in neon.

“I have to wear those?”

“Yea.” he says with a chuckle, amused at her distaste.

“Why?”

“They prevent you from slipping. And they protect the lanes.”

“But they’re ugly.” she says with furrowed brows.

Dick can’t help but smile at how cute she is. “You’ll survive for a couple of hours. Plus, you look good in anything.”

The statement catches Kory off guard for a second. It’s not that he’s never complimented her before. It’s just that this time Dick seems different. A good type of different. He’s been this way since they left the Hell that is Gotham. There’s been both a boldness and easiness to him during this road trip that she hasn’t seen before. She likes it.

“Is that so?” Kory asks, a playful smile spreading across her face.

He leans in closer. "It is.”

And it begins again. This thing they do. Staring at each other as if they're the only two people in the room, totally oblivious to anything else going on. They’ve been doing it a lot lately. The last time it happened, Dick was behind the wheel and almost drove the RV into a ditch. He lied and told the kids a raccoon ran into the road just to save face. Seconds go by before the clerk’s voice finally draws them back to reality.

“So... sizes?” he asks looking between them, unsure of what’s happening.

Dick clears his throat and straightens up. “Um, right. We need 6 pairs. Sizes 7, 12, 13, 5, and two 9s”

“Sure thing. It’ll be $42 by the way.”

The clerk leaves them alone as he goes to retrieve their things. Kory turns to lean on the front desk, arms crossed. “You’re getting me to wear hideous shoes, Grayson. This better be worth it.”

“It will be. I'll make sure of it,” he promises.

With the shoes in hand, Dick and Kory rejoin the rest of the team and they all head over to lane 6. They take a few minutes to eat and go over the rules since Kory and Conner have never played before. Once that’s done, they start their game.

The teams end up being pretty evenly matched. They were concerned that having two super-powered aliens on one team would be an unfair advantage. But Dick and Tim are actually really good bowlers. And on the other team, while Conner's a genius and had figured out the gist of how to play correctly, he underestimated his strength. He practically threw his bowling ball down the lane during his turn, missing half the pins.

Kory goes up to retrieve her ball when her turn comes around; and Dick is immediately on his feet, making his way to her side.

“Need some help?” he asks, watching her curiously observe both her ball and the pins at the end of the lane.

“No, I think I’m good. Aim the ball and throw it. Seems easy enough.”

“I mean there’s a little more to it than that. There’s some skill involved. Your timing and the way you throw play a big role in how well you do.”

“Wow. Didn’t know you were an expert bowler, Grayson,” a teasing tone in her voice.

“I’m a man of many talents, Kory.”

Kory turns to him, gazing into his eyes for a bit. He really is different. “Okay then. Show me.”

Rachel and the boys watch as Dick lays one hand on the small of Kory’s back and gently holds her wrist with the other, instructing her through her turn. They whisper and laugh with each other through it all. She manages to hit 9 out of the ten pins on her first roll, and they both celebrate with a high-five.

“Isn’t he supposed to be on our team?” Tim asks, confused at Dick’s behavior.

“Yea. But it’s Kory, so that changes things,” Rachel responds with a knowing smile.

“What does that mean?”

“It means that when it comes to Kory, Dick makes exceptions. And vice versa,” Gar informs.

“So...they clearly like each other...but they’re not together...but then they act like a married couple?” Tim wonders aloud.

“Basically,” Conner says with a shrug.

“And how long have they been like this?”

“Since they met. So, about a year,” Gar says.

Tim nods his head, finally understanding. “Oh, so they're hopeless.”

“Yea,” Rachel, Gar, and Conner state in unison.

Their game continues and they reach their 10th and final frame after about an hour and a half. It’s a close race. The Blackbirds and The Extraterrestrials have 760 and 772 points respectively. They’re all on their final rolls and it could go either way. So, naturally, the competitiveness picks up.

“How about we make a bet?” Rachel suggests.

“I’m in,” Gar agrees.

Kory folds her arms, a smug look growing on her face. “I don’t think people who are currently losing should be making bets. Seems counter-intuitive.”

“The game’s not over yet. We still have a chance.” Tim says from his seat.

“Aw Tim, I love your optimism.”

“He’s right. We’ve still got a shot at winning. I mean Gar did mess up that last roll. Don’t count us out yet, Princess,” Dick chimes in, sliding his hands in his pocket.

“Hey! At least I didn’t roll two gutter balls in a row,” Gar counters.

Rachel smacks his arm, knowing the statement is about her.

“So, what’s the wager?” Conner inquires.

They all think for a moment. It’s Gar who speaks first. “Let’s just make it simple. Whichever team loses does the winning team’s chores for a month.”

“Um, I’m new here...I think I should be exempt from this,” Tim protests.

“Nice try, Tim” Conner snorts. “You want to be a Titan? Well, Titans do chores.” Everyone laughs then, watching Tim deflate.

“I’m gonna need a little more than that. Like two dozen donuts from that little café I like near the tower,” Kory adds, already thinking of which ones she’ll order.

“You wanna add in a foot rub while you’re at it?” Dick asks.

“I mean if you’re offering,” she shrugs. “You could also up the wager. What do you want?”

What he really wants is to kiss her. But obviously he can’t say that. Not now anyway.

“No. One month of chores sounds good to me. And I’ll get you your donuts too,” Dick responds. He turns to his teammates to get their approval. They both nod in agreement.

“Okay. Well, let the best team win,” she says with a singsong voice, smiling at him.

One by one they make their final rolls, the gap between scores remaining small. The Extraterrestrials are still ahead by only eight points. It’s really anyone’s game. Dick is the final one to take their turn. He’s managed to roll quite a few strikes this game and he’s confident he can do it again. All it takes is focus and precision. Bruce drilled those skills into his brain for most of his life so at least he can put it to use here.

He lines himself up with the center of the lane, takes a deep breath and extends his right hand back. He’s about to release the ball when a little voice catches his attention.

“Daddy, help me!”

Two lanes away to his left he sees a little girl, no older than three, with her parents. She’s clearly having the time of her life. Her father has her in his arms, helping her place her little bowling ball on one of those lane assist ramps. Her mother is right beside them, cheering her daughter on with words of encouragement.

Suddenly, the room starts to shift and the girl’s ball morphs into...a balloon. A red balloon. His mind then takes him back to the forest. The memory is so vivid it’s like he’s there again. He can hear and feel the leaves whooshing around him, and smell wafts of pine. And he can still make out every detail of her. Her neatly tied yet slightly off-centered space buns. Her soft, umber eyes that resemble his own. And her smile. That precious smile that shines just as bright as her mother’s. Kory’s.

He and Kory have – had? will have? – a daughter together...

The bowling ball is out of his hand before he can reel in his thoughts. It feels like time slows as Dick watches it hit the gutter. He hears an assortment of shouts behind him before he even turns around. Rachel and Tim groan in defeat as Gar and Conner jump around and shout with victory.

When he does turn around, Dick expects to see Kory beaming at the win. But all he’s met with is a look of concern. She knows he should have gotten that strike, or at least come close to it. Anything but a gutter ball. He avoids her gaze, a little embarrassed with himself. Instead, he turns his attention to his teammates.

“Sorry about that, guys. I thought I had it.”

“No worries, man. You did your best,” Tim sighs.

“...I really have to do Gar and Conner’s laundry for a month...” Rachel whispers with a shudder, a look of horror on her face.

After their game, Dick gives the kids some more money to go around and play some of the arcade games before they head out. He finds a seat for himself at a bench not too far from the entrance. He’s been trying to take in what happened at the end of the game. That was the first time he’s thought about the little girl – his little girl – since being in the pit. He hasn’t stopped to process any of what happened in there, really.

He got to see his father again, his biological father. And that was as amazing as it was trippy. He got to ask for his forgiveness, though. Something he’s always yearned for yet felt he was undeserving of. He’d lost his way and become someone he didn’t like, someone he though his dad would be ashamed of. But his dad forgave him so freely. And Dick got to hear him say he loved him one last time. He’ll cherish that forever.

Then there’s her. His daughter. His and Kory’s daughter. Dick still can’t wrap his head around that thought. Because as of now, the two of them aren’t together. They chose to put what they had on hold and have been best friends and partners ever since. He loves their relationship. But he’d be lying if he said he didn’t want more.

Kory watches Dick from across the room. She can tell his mind is moving a mile a minute. She wonders what he saw to make his whole mood change like that. They were having so much fun together, laughing and teasing each other. It’s the lightest she’s seen Dick in a while, and felt herself in months. She wants to go back to that feeling. So, she’s going to try and fix things the best way she knows how: with charm and a sprinkle of humor. Dick is taken out of his daze by Kory’s velvety voice.

“I come bearing gifts,” she announces as she approaches with two bottles of water and a bag of fresh popcorn in hand. She takes a seat next to him.

“Thanks,” he says taking one of the bottles from her.

A large grin spreads across her face. “I did some thinking, and since you guys lost so bad, you deserve some grace. So, you don’t have to get me any donuts.”

“Sounds good,” he replies flatly.

That’s it. That’s all he gives her. She feels frustration build in her body, but soothes it with a deep breath.

For the next few minutes they sit in silence, drinking their waters and sharing the bag of popcorn. They watch Rachel and Gar laugh and cheer as they play pinball; and Conner coach Tim on how to hit the boxing machine with optimal force. It’s Kory who speaks first.

“Are you okay?” she asks softly, the concerned look from earlier returning to her face.

He offers her a watery smile. “Yea. I’m good.”

“Now say it like you actually believe it.”

“Kory...”

“Something happened, Dick. I saw it. It’s like you froze up there.”

He sighs, knowing he can’t evade this conversation. But he can’t tell her exactly what he saw. Their daughter who doesn’t even exist yet. That would be crazy. So, he settles on a vaguer answer.

“I just... it was a memory...it hit me in that moment. That’s all.”

Kory peers at him then. Dick assumes she’s searching his eyes for any ounce of truth in his statement. Once she finds what she’s looking for, she turns her gaze to the floor.

“Was it...was it about dying?” she asks, her voice so small he almost doesn’t hear her.

The question surprises him. They haven’t talked about it since it happened. He died. Shot in the neck by a random kid on the street. It’s a sore subject for both of them. And he’d rather forget about it if he’s being honest. But obviously, he knows that’s not possible.

“Something like that,” he replies, looking down at his hands in his lap.

Silence consumes them again. The air heavy from their conversation. They go back to watching the younger Titans. About five more minutes go by and Dick is searching for something to say, something to ease Kory’s mind and allow them to go back to the fun they were having an hour ago. But he’s at a loss for words.

Just then, Dick feels Kory’s left hand slip into his right one. He turns to look at her but her eyes remain on the kids. His attention moves to their intertwined hands.

Kory doesn’t say a word. She isn’t really sure what to say either. She can’t do anything to change the memories that enter his head. She’s powerful, but not that powerful. So, she offers him what she can.

“We’ll figure it out. Together,” she says with a smile. He can feel the affection radiating from her.

“Together,” Dick nods in agreement, smiling for the first time since Kory sat down.

They don’t discuss what “it” actually is, but they don’t have to. Both of them know that whatever challenges arise, they will figure it out together. It’s been that way since the moment they met. And it’ll continue to be that way. That thought alone eases both their minds.

In that moment, Dick accepts what he’s known for a long time. He loves her. Dick Grayson loves Kory Anders. And what he saw in the pit supports these feelings. Because he’s never wanted anything more than he wants that adorable little girl to be real. For him and Kory to have a future together. He’s scared, though. Of messing things up, of things not working out, of losing her forever. But after dying and being resurrected, he promised himself he wouldn’t take things for granted anymore. That he would get his priorities straight. And Kory is a priority to him. Having her by his side has been monumental in his growth. She met him at what he knows was his worst, and yet she never turned away. Kory challenged him to be better. And he is who he is because of that help. He hasn’t been the best at showing or telling her this, he knows. But it’s a goal for him now. To appreciate her more and make her happy. Always.

A loud bang brings their attention back to the arcade area. Conner and Tim are both looking around like deer in headlights. From the looks of it, they’ve managed to knock the punching bag from the boxing machine off its hinges.

Kory can only shake her head, reluctantly letting go of Dick’s hand. “Looks like our geniuses have gotten themselves into trouble. You bribe the clerk and I’ll get them to the RV?”

“Yep,” Dick sighs. These kids really know how to ruin a good moment.

He watches Kory walk away. And he can’t help but smile again. There are still a lot of things that need to be worked out and talked through. But for the first time in a long time Dick feels confident about the future. Not only about who he’s becoming both as an individual and a vigilante, but also about the relationships he’s formed and where they’re headed. And it’s a great feeling.

He knew bowling was a good idea.

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lokiondisneyplus · 3 years

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'Loki' takes over: Tom Hiddleston on his new TV series and a decade in the MCU

Ten years after Hiddleston first chose chaos in Thor, Marvel’s fan favorite God of Mischief is going even bigger with his time-bending Disney+ show.

Tom Hiddleston is Loki, and he is burdened with glorious purpose: After playing Thor's puckish brother for over a decade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, no one understands the mercurial Asgardian God of Mischief as well as the actor. He can teach an entire seminar on Loki if given the opportunity — which he actually did during pre-production on his forthcoming Disney+ show. In conversation, Hiddleston quotes lines from his MCU debut, 2011's Thor, almost verbatim, and will playfully correct you if you mistakenly refer to Asgard's Rainbow Bridge as the Bifrost, which is the portal that connects Loki and Thor's homeworld to the Nine Realms, including Midgard, a.k.a. Earth. "Well, the Bifrost technically is the energy that runs through the bridge," he says with a smile. "But nine points to Gryffindor!" And when he shows up to the photo shoot for this very digital cover, he hops on a call with our photo editor to pitch ways the concept could be even more Loki, like incorporating the flourish the trickster does whenever magically conjuring something. The lasting impression is that playing Loki isn't just a paycheck.

"Rather than ownership, it's a sense of responsibility I feel to give my best every time and do the best I can because I feel so grateful to be a part of what Marvel Studios has created," the 40-year-old Brit tells EW over Zoom a few days after the shoot and a week out from Thor's 10th anniversary. "I just want to make sure I've honored that responsibility with the best that I can give and the most care and thought and energy."

After appearing in three Thor movies and three Avengers, Hiddleston is bringing that passion to his first solo Marvel project, Loki, the House of Ideas' third Disney+ series following the sitcom pastiche WandaVision and the topical The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Led by head writer Michael Waldron (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Heels), the six-episode drama sees Hiddleston's shapeshifting agent of chaos step out from behind his brother's shadow and into the spotlight for a timey-wimey, sci-fi adventure that aims to get to the bottom of who Loki really is. "I wanted to explore slightly more complex character questions," says Waldron. "It's not just good versus bad. Is anybody all good? Is anybody all bad? What makes a hero, a hero? A villain, a villain?"

Even though Loki — who loves sowing mayhem with his illusion magic and shapeshifting, all with a major chip on his shoulder — has never been one for introspection, the idea of building an entire show around him was a no-brainer for Marvel. When asked why Loki was one of the studio's first Disney+ shows, Marvel president Kevin Feige replies matter-of-factly, "More Hiddleston, more Loki." First introduced as Thor's (Chris Hemsworth) envious brother in Kenneth Branagh's Thor, Loki went full Big Bad in 2012's The Avengers. That film cemented the impish rogue as one of the shared universe's fan favorites, thanks to Hiddleston's ability to make him deliciously villainous yet charismatic and, most importantly, empathetic. The character's popularity is one of the reasons he's managed to avoid death many times.

"He's been around for thousands of years. He had all sorts of adventures," says Feige. "Wanting to fill in the blanks and see much more of Loki's story [was] the initial desire [for the series]."

The Loki we meet on the show is not the one who fought the Avengers in 2012 and evolved into an antihero in Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok before meeting his demise at the hands of the mad titan Thanos (Josh Brolin) in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. Instead, we'll be following a Loki from a branched timeline (a variant, if you will) after he stole the Tesseract following his thwarted New York invasion and escaped S.H.I.E.L.D. custody during the time heist featured in Avengers: Endgame. In other words, this Loki hasn't gone through any sort of redemption arc. He's still the charming yet petulant god who firmly believes he's destined to rule and has never gotten his due.

Premiering June 9, Loki begins with the Time Variance Authority — a bureaucratic organization tasked with safeguarding the proper flow of time — arresting the Loki Variant seen in Endgame because they want his help fixing all of the timeline problems he caused while on the run with the Tesseract. So there will be time travel, and a lot more of it than in Endgame. As Loki makes his way through his own procedural, he'll match wits with new characters including Owen Wilson's Agent Mobius, a brilliant TVA analyst, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Judge Renslayer. The question in early episodes is whether Loki will help them or take over.

"One of the things Kevin Feige led on was, 'I think we should find a way of exploring the parts of Loki that are independent of his relationship with Thor,' or see him in a duality or in relationship with others, which I thought was very exciting," says Hiddleston, who also serves as an executive producer on the show. "So the Odinson saga, that trilogy of films, still has its integrity, and we don't have to reopen it and retell it."

Yet, in order to understand where Loki is going, it's important to see where he came from.

Hiddleston can't believe how long he and Loki have been connected. "I've been playing this character for 11 years," he says. "Which is the first time I have said that sentence, I realize, and it [blows] my mind. I don't know what percentage that is exactly of my 40 years of being alive, but it's substantial."

His time as Loki actually goes a bit further back, to 2009 — a year after Robert Downey Jr. big banged the MCU into existence with Iron Man — when he auditioned for Thor. It's no secret that Hiddleston initially went in for the role of the titular God of Thunder, but Feige and director Kenneth Branagh thought his natural charm and flexibility as an actor made him better suited for the movie's damaged antagonist. "Tom gave you an impression that he could be ready for anything, performance-wise," says Branagh, who had previously worked with him on a West End revival of Checkov's Ivanov and the BBC series Wallander. "Tom has a wild imagination, so does Loki. He's got a mischievous sense of humor and he was ready to play. It felt like he had a star personality, but he was a team player."

Hiddleston fully immersed himself in the character. Outside of studying Loki's history in the Marvel Comics, he also researched how Loki and the Trickster God archetype appeared across mythology and different cultures. "He understood that he was already in something special [and] it was a special character in a special part of that early moment in the life of the Marvel universe where [he] also needed to step up in other ways," says Branagh, who was impressed by the emotional depth Hiddleston brought to the part, especially when it came to how isolated Loki felt in the Asgardian royal family.

There was a lot riding on that first Thor feature. For one, no one knew if audiences would immediately latch onto a Shakespearean superhero movie partially set on an alien planet populated by the Norse Gods of legend. Second, it was integral to Feige's plans for the shared universe. Loki was supposed to be the main villain in The Avengers, which would not only mirror how Earth's mightiest heroes joined forces in 1963's Avengers #1 but also give Thor a believable reason for teaming up with Iron Man, Captain America (Chris Evans), and the rest of the capes. Feige first clued Hiddleston into those larger plans when the actor was in L.A. before Thor started shooting.

"I was like, 'Excuse me?' Because he was already three, four steps ahead," says Hiddleston. "That took me a few minutes to process, because I didn't quite realize how it just suddenly had a scope. And being cast as Loki, I realized, was a very significant moment for me in my life, and was going to remain. The creative journey was going to be so exciting."

Hiddleston relished the opportunity to go full villain in Avengers, like in the scene where Loki ordered a crowd to kneel before him outside a German opera house: "It's the unspoken truth of humanity, that you crave subjugation," says the Machiavellian god. "The bright lure of freedom diminishes your life's joy in a mad scramble for power, for identity. You were made to be ruled. In the end, you will always kneel."

"I just knew that in the structure of that film, I had to lean into his role as a pure antagonist," Hiddleston recalls. "What I always found curious and complex about the way Loki is written in Avengers, is that his status as an antagonist comes from the same well of not belonging and being marginalized and isolated in the first Thor film. Loki now knows he has no place in Asgard."

Loki did find a place within the audience's hearts, though. Feige was "all in" on Hiddleston as his Loki from the beginning, but even he couldn't predict how much fans would love him. Feige recalls the reaction at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con: "Did we know that after he was the villain in two movies, he would be bringing thousands of people to their feet in Hall H, in costume, chanting his name? No, that was above and beyond the plan that we were hoping for and dreaming of." It was a dream Feige first got an inkling of a year earlier during the Avengers press tour when a Russian fan slipped past security, snuck into Mark Ruffalo's car, and asked the Hulk actor to give Hiddleston a piece of fan art she created. "That was one of the early signs there was much more happening with this quote-unquote villain."

Despite that popularity, the plan was to kill Loki off in 2013's Thor: The Dark World, but the studio reversed course after test audiences refused to believe he actually died fighting the Dark Elves. Alas, he couldn't out-illusion death forever. After returning in Taika Waititi's colorful and idiosyncratic Thor: Ragnarok, Hiddleston's character perished for real in the opening moments of Infinity War. In typical Loki fashion, before Thanos crushed his windpipe, he delivered a defiant speech that indicated he'd finally made peace with the anger he felt toward his family.

"It felt very, very final, and I thought, 'Okay, that's it. This is Loki's final bow and a conclusive end to the Odinson saga,'" says Hiddleston, who shot that well-earned death scene in 2017.

But, though he didn't know it yet, the actor's MCU story was far from over.

Credit: Charlie Gray for EW

When Hiddleston returned to film two scenes in Avengers: Endgame in 2017, he had no idea where Loki portaled off to after snatching the Tesseract. "Where'd he go? When does he go? How does he get there? These are all questions I remember asking on the day, and then not being given any answers," Hiddleston recalls. To be fair, it's likely the Powers That Be didn't necessarily have answers then. While Feige can't exactly recall when the writers' room for Endgame first devised Loki's escape sequence, he does know that setting up a future show wasn't the primary goal — because a Loki series wasn't on the horizon just yet.

"[That scene] was really more of a wrinkle so that one of the missions that the Avengers went on in Endgame could get screwed up and not go well, which is what required Cap and Tony to go further back in time to the '70s," says Feige. Soon after that, though, former Disney CEO Bob Iger approached Feige about producing content for the studio's forthcoming streaming service. "I think the notion that we had left this hanging loose end with Loki gave us the in for what a Loki series could be. So by the time [Endgame] came out, we did know where it was going."

As for Hiddleston, he didn't find out about the plans for a Loki show until spring 2018, a few weeks before Infinity War hit theaters. "I probably should not have been surprised, but I was," says the actor. "But only because Infinity War had felt so final."

Nevertheless, Hiddleston was excited about returning for his show. He was eager to explore Loki's powers, especially the shapeshifting, and what it meant that this disruptive figure still managed to find a seat beside the gods in mythology. "I love this idea [of] Loki's chaotic energy somehow being something we need. Even though, for all sorts of reasons, you don't know whether you can trust him. You don't know whether he's going to betray you. You don't why he's doing what he's doing," says Hiddleston. "If he's shapeshifting so often, does he even know who he is? And is he even interested in understanding who he is? Underneath all those masks, underneath the charm and the wit, which is kind of a defense anyway, does Loki have an authentic self? Is he introspective enough or brave enough to find out? I think all of those ideas are all in the series — ideas about identity, ideas about self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and the difficulty of it."

“The series will explore Loki's powers in a way they have not yet been explored, which is very, very exciting.”

The thing that truly sold Hiddleston on the show was Marvel's decision to include the Time Variance Authority, a move he describes as "the best idea that anybody had pertaining to the series." Feige and Loki executive producer Stephen Broussard had hoped to find a place for the TVA — an organization that debuted in 1986's Thor #372 and has appeared in She-Hulk and Fantastic Four stories — in the MCU for years, but the right opportunity never presented itself until Loki came along. "Putting Loki into his own procedural series became the eureka moment for the show," says Feige.

The TVA's perspective on time and reality also tied into the themes that Waldron, Loki's head writer, was hoping to explore. "Loki is a character that's always reckoning with his own identity, and the TVA, by virtue of what they do, is uniquely suited to hold up a mirror to Loki and make him really confront who he is and who he was supposed to be," says Waldron. Hiddleston adds: "[That] was very exciting because in the other films, there was always something about Loki that was very controlled. He seemed to know exactly what the cards in his hand were and how he was going to play them…. And Loki versus the TVA is Loki out of control immediately, and in an environment in which he's completely behind the pace, out of his comfort zone, destabilized, and acting out."

To truly dig into who Loki is, the creative team had to learn from the man who knows him best: Hiddleston. "I got him to do a thing called Loki School when we first started," says director Kate Herron. "I asked him to basically talk through his 10 years of the MCU — from costumes to stunts, to emotionally how he felt in each movie. It was fantastic."

Hiddleston got something out of the Loki school, too. Owen Wilson both attended the class and interviewed Hiddleston afterward so that he could better understand Loki, as his character Mobius is supposed to be an expert on him. During their conversation, Wilson pointedly asked Hiddleston what he loved about playing the character.

"And I said, 'I think it's because he has so much range,'" says Hiddleston. "I remember saying this to him: 'On the 88 keys on the piano, he can play the twinkly light keys at the top. He can keep it witty and light, and he's the God of Mischief, but he can also go down to the other side and play the heavy keys. And he can play some really profound chords down there, which are about grief and betrayal and loss and heartbreak and jealousy and pride.'" Hiddleston recalls Wilson being moved by the description: "He said, 'I think I might say that in the show.' And it was such a brilliant insight for me into how open Owen is as an artist and a performer.'"

Owen Wilson as Mobius and Tom Hiddleston as Loki in 'Loki.'| Credit: Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios

Everyone involved is particularly excited for audiences to see Hiddleston and Wilson's on-screen chemistry. "Mobius is not unlike Owen Wilson in that he's sort of nonplussed by the MCU," says Feige. "[Loki] is used to getting a reaction out of people, whether it's his brother or his father, or the other Avengers. He likes to be very flamboyant and theatrical. Mobius doesn't give him the reaction he's looking for. That leads to a very unique relationship that Loki's not used to."

As for the rest of the series, we know that Loki will be jumping around time and reality, but the creative team isn't keen on revealing when and where. "Every episode, we tried to take inspiration from different things," says Waldron, citing Blade Runner's noir aesthetic as one example.

"Part of the fun of the multiverse and playing with time is seeing other versions of characters, and other versions of the titular character in particular," says Feige, who also declined to confirm if Loki ties into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and/or other upcoming projects.

Making Loki was especially meaningful to Hiddleston because they shot most of it during the pandemic, in late 2020. "It will remain one of the absolute most intense, most rewarding experiences of my life," he says. "It's a series about time, and the value of time, and what time is worth, and I suppose what the experience of being alive is worth. And I don't quite know yet, and maybe I don't have perspective on it, if all the thinking and the reflecting that we did during the lockdown ended up in the series. But in some way, it must have because everything we make is a snapshot of where we were in our lives at that time."

While it remains to be seen what the future holds for Loki beyond this initial season, Hiddleston isn't preparing to put the character to bed yet. "I'm open to everything," he says. "I have said goodbye to the character. I've said hello to the character. I said goodbye to the character [again]. I've learned not to make assumptions, I suppose. I'm just grateful that I'm still here, and there are still new roads to explore."

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euphoricimagination · 2 years

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Part 21: A domestic day with your favorite boyfriend ends up with you joining his charity livestream

Part 20 - Part 21 - Part 22

From the beginning

"I can’t believe you two got married and didn’t invite me!" says Hinata once he arrived at your house on a Friday to give us your gifts from Brazil, in the third week of March

"We didn’t really do much, you know that we don’t like over the top things" says Kenma

"I literally saw your insta photos, everyone was having dinner with you two except me!"

"Well, you were in Brazil, plus we didn’t plan that" you pass him a coffee "Tsumu and Tetsu had to sign as witnesses. You know how those two idiots are, they told everyone to come without us knowing"

"You didn’t do a ceremony? One of my friends in Brazil got married too and it was really cool"

"Nah, we went all out on the honeymoon though, my girl needed a rest from work" answers Kenma while you nod "What are you doing now Shoyo?"

"I’m going to do try outs for pro teams, I’m looking at the options since they’re in a few weeks. My favorite one are the Black Jackals"

"The Black Jackals huh? Give me a second" you say standing up with your phone, Kenma looking at you with a knowing look. You go to your bedroom and call the coach, hoping to give Hinata a good surprise "I hope you’re free on Monday afternoon, Shoyo"

"Uh? Yeah…I was going to practice…why?"

"You’re joining practice with the Black Jackals as an special try out. You are welcome" you smile at him, his eyes widening while processing the information

"The-the Black Jackals?! What?! Really?!"

"Yeah, I work there so I asked the coa- fuck! Shoyo!" You try to explain before Hinata jumps from his seat and crushes you into a hug. This Hinata was much stronger than before

"Thankyouthankyouthankyou! You work there!? Since when?! How?! You’re soo cool!" says speaking fast while still hugging you

"Shoyo, can’t breathe" you tap his shoulder, which makes him immediately relax his arms while apologizing "I’m the assistant coach, I started a year after moving here, Tsumu annoying ass"

"Why didn’t you told me before?" says sitting back down

"It never came up, and I don’t go around mentioning it"

"Still, you should have....Thank you, really. Both of you have help me a lot. I couldn’t be more grateful to both of you" says bowing down

"That’s what friends are for" says Kenma smiling

"Mhm, you better be good, I’m not going easy on you just because you’re my friend"

"Yes! Then I need to go now! I have to prepare!" says standing up "thank you, for everything. I’ll close the door, don’t worry! Bye!"

"Bye… and he’s gone" you hear the door close, shaking your head amused, you lay down on Kenma’s lap "I don’t understand how he has so much energy"

"Well, you did get him an opportunity to possibly enter into a pro-team" says Kenma brushing your hair with a smile on "how did you convince the coach though?"

"I’m part of the recruiting team, and also one of the few who can control Tsumu and Bokuto-san"

"Makes sense…you have this weekend free right?"

"Yeah, finally a full weekend off"

"I’m doing the 24-hour stream tomorrow for charity, sorry I can’t be with you for your days off"

"It’s alright, you’re doing it for something good. I’ll go and buy you some energy drinks and snacks"

"Thank you...I was thinking of setting a goal so you can come to the stream and play something together"

"What makes you think they will reach the goal to see ME?"

"You’re kidding? I’m starting to think they like you more than me, since you don’t really appear for more than 5 minutes, they’ve been begging to see you. And I also bought the Attack on Titan game that you wanted to play, soo… " says sheepishly

"You want me there too, don’t you?"

"Maybe…"

"Sure, I was going to be on the sidelines anyway. Now I can simp with your chat over Levi since they at least appreciate him, unlike you"

"What’s so good about him anyways? He’s short" he says with a little pout forming

"Like you’re much taller" you joke, making him squint his eyes "at least he would be able to finish a song from Just Dance without looking like he ran a marathon"

"There was no need for that personal attack" says rolling his eyes, the corner of his mouth rising ever so slightly.

You woke up at 9 am with Kenma hugging you by the waist, head on your chest. His stream starts at 11 am, so you carefully stand up to make something to eat, making some breakfast before Kenma comes out of the room

"Why aren’t you in bed?" says hugging you, laying his head on your neck "the bed is cold"

"I’m hungry and you have to eat something before the stream"

"Angel, I’m married to an angel"

"So dramatic"

Kenma starts his stream right on time, ready to stream for the next 24 hours. You were sitting on the sofa with his stream in the background while scrolling on your phone

“Hello guys,Kodzuken here. Everything working correctly? Can you hear me? Good. Yeah, today is a charity stream so if you want to know what charities the money will be going, the information is in the description. So, I have a goal for you guys to make it more interesting. If we reach $50k before 8 pm my wife will actually come and play with me…”

And if donations were already coming in fast, then they were starting to come even faster after that mention, making you wonder if you should be nervous or happy for it. You look at the time and decide to go to the store to buy the things for Kenma and something for lunch, deciding to buy some hamburgers from McDonald’s and some donuts in the cute shape of Pikachu and PokeBall.

The first thing you do when arriving home is go to Kenma’s room to pass him his things and lunch.

"Hi, here are the snacks and some lunch" you open the door slightly, Kenma’s eyes immediately going to you as he pauses his game

"Thanks love, come to say hi" says pulling you to his side so you can appear in the camera, making you wave "she will join later guys, you need to reach the goal first"

"How is it going?"

"Pretty good, faster than I expected"

"That’s awesome" you kiss his forehead before waving bye to the camera "I’ll see you later when I can simp over Levi"

"I’m regretting buying the game already" says with a smile on his face

"You don’t want to see me when I play Mystic Messenger then, love you" you chuckle before closing the door, hearing a small laugh form the other side

The afternoon passes quickly; you FaceTime Osamu and Suna, who luckily had some spare time to catch up; and talked a little with Oikawa and Iwaizumi. You three continued talking after they went to Argentina and the US, and although it was rarely due to the time difference, every time it happened it was full of news. Apparently, Oikawa was about to gain the citizenship in Argentina, so he made sure to remind you of your bet. Whenever he came back to Japan you had to treat him for some dinner.

“Congrats guys, we reach the first goal. I will take a small bathroom break and then she will join” you hear Kenma through the speakers, a waiting screen appearing soon after. Minutes later he appears through the hallway, looking at you laying in the sofa.

"Ready to play in front of thousands of viewers, love?" says with a small smile appearing before laying on top of you

"Yeah, cause putting it like that definitely will help me to feel less anxious about it" you caress his head, making him chuckle

"Relax, you’re good. And you’re better at talking than me, you’ll be fine. C’mon, let’s go" says standing up, taking you with him. Once in the room he sits down in his chair before moving another one right beside him, giving you a little kiss before taking the waiting screen away and unmuting himself "Ok guys, like I promised earlier, my amazing wife is here. Say hi love"

"Hello" you wave at the camera, a bunch of comments appearing right after "Yeah, I’m fine, I didn’t do much today"

"You guys finally get to see her for more than a few minutes, you must be happy. Do you want to answer some questions first? To slow down the mood"

"Sure, I can do that"

"@Tsumuswife23 thanks for the donation: How long have you been together and since when you know each other?"

"In a relationship 6 years, two of them married. And in high school, we started dating after like 4 months of knowing each other, and it worked out really well"

After that the chat exploded with even more reactions, how cute it was or how lucky you were. After a few more questions; such as from where you're from, zodiac sign, favorite kpop group, anime and manga, cultural shocks and more, you started playing. Kenma wanted to start with Mario Kart to move to the more relaxing ones later.

While the loading screens appeared Kenma answered a few more questions; however, the more races passed, the more into it the both of you get, getting competitive and soon forgetting about the stream.

"Kenma fucking Kozume! I swear! Stop!" you swear, you were in the last race and you were winning, but Kenma decided to start doing everything in his power to distract you from the screen "Ha! I still won even though you were cheating"

"I wasn’t cheating"

"Oh really? Then how did you end up on top of me?"

"Ehh… excitement?"

"Cheater"

"You love me" says kissing your cheek, making you shake my head. Through the corner of your eye, you can see the chat going incredibly fast, tons and tons of emojis, making Kenma blush slightly

You continue by playing the Attack on Titan game. It was pretty good, and much to your and his chat joy, you could befriend Levi, making Kenma sulk.

"I don’t understand what Levi has that makes you go crazy for him. And you guys support her!" says faking annoyance

"I don’t know. But I mean, I love Dabi and he’s a mass murderer" you play with his hair

"You have a weird taste in anime men…"

"What, are you jea…" you say with a teasing tone

"No, I’m not" says really fast

"Sure, pretty boy" you kiss his forehead "I’m gonna leave now, it’s been quite a while"

"Sure love, go ahead"

With that you wave to the camera and went to grab your switch and phone, coming back to his studio to sit in his sofa out of the view of the camera. You stayed up through the night, appearing a few more time to give him some food or refilling his water. You leave the room in the last hour, his final goal completely blown away, and freshen up a little before heading to bed to wait for Kenma.

Once he was done, all freshen up and ready to sleep, he enters to the room and immediately lays down, pulling you close to him relaxing his body almost instantly.

"You did really well today babe, you raised so much money"

"WE did well today, you stayed up with me even though you shouldn’t have"

"I can do an all-nighter once in a while, especially cause I rather see you frustrated live rather than on a video"

"And here I thought you did it out of love" says, soft smile spreading

"Oh, believe me, if I didn’t love you I wouldn’t have stayed up at all" you move closer to him, ready to sleep

"I know, I love you too" says, kissing your forehead as your breaths slowly even out.

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hrodvitnon · 2 years

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Written thing

I found him in Japan, rampaging through the city known as Tokyo. Godzilla lashed his tail. He doesn't understand the Titan language.

The poor creature, looking like a mutated and irradiated member of Godzilla's species, rapidly looked back and forth between the gathered Titans. The poor thing was clearly terrified and agitated, purple pulsing up and down his dorsal plates.

He might be a False Titan, Rodan said. You said he has trouble with radiation.

False Titans have been extinct since Humanity's Bronze Age, Godzilla replied, looking over the keloid-scarred doppelgänger. Ozymandias killed one of the last ones to prevent it from melting down and irradiating the people of Gaul, and absorbed its Radiation to soothe its passing. The King of the Titans dipped his head and lowered his tail in sorrow.

Who's Ozymandias? The Vivienne half of Abraxas wondered silently. i don't know, San replied in their thoughts. but given godzilla's reaction, it might not be a good time to ask.

False Titans cannot regulate their internal radiation, Rodan said. They look like us, but they were walking meltdowns waiting to happen. He let out a noise like a groan. That crab-like one almost killed me when they melted down-and I still don't know where all their remnants are. The massive fiery avian indicated a long gash along his chest and back. Damn thing almost gutted me like humans gut fish.

Does it matter what he is? Mothra asked as skittered close to the Godzilla lookalike, her voice filled with sympathy. Oh, you poor thing. You were just a normal animal before the waste. You must be in so much pain. She gently reached up and placed a soft limb on the creature's face while letting out a comforting trill.

The terrified False Titan looked at her, clearly not expecting a gentle touch. After a moment, he leaned into her touch.

Absolutely not, Kong deadpanned. Skull Island's ecosystem is volatile enough already. Why not take him to the Hollow Earth?

NO!!! Rodan cried, causing the False Titan in question to jolt back in alarm. False Titans are already formed from exposure to unstable Hollow Earth energy! It'll be a disaster!

Instantly, Mothra wheeled around, standing protectively in front of the False Titan. I will not allow you to kill him, She hissed, her thorax shaking as she slid out her stinger. He is effectively a child in chronic pain, and it would be cruel to kill him.

I agree with Mothra, Godzilla rumbled. Not all False Titans are dangerous-most simply kept to themselves

You're just saying that because he reminds you of your new kid, Rodan grumbled.

Yes, he does. Godzilla stepped closer, making himself look as nonthreatening as possible. And his mutation elevated him to sapience. He is mentally a child, and I cannot leave him to die.

Kong looked at him. He's in pain and suffering from burns. I do not mean this to be cruel, but it might be best to put him out of his misery.

Godzilla lashed his tail, but it was obvious that King's words got to him. ...I know. But Mothra would be devastated if we didn't try to help him.

False Titans come from the Hollow Earth like the Titans, but while the Titans are formed from long-term exposure to stable sources of HE energy, False Titans are connected to exposure to very, very unstable energy spots. Also, similar to how cold-blooded animals can't regulate their body temperature easily, False Titans can't regulate their radiation very well.

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I am LIVING for Mothra going full Mama Bear in defense of Shin. He's her baby now, don't mess with him if ya know what's good for you! Also, I like how Kong can be pragmatic but not from a malicious source, very in-character for him.

#submission #abraxasverse #shin godzilla

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tuzi0usagi0bunbon0bunny · 3 years

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incoming rodorah , rodzilla , mothdorah , kojira and ghidzilla ship children incoming

So the first ship child i would like to introduce is the rodorah children! and this two headed baby is Muerto ! , like theyre hydra father each head have theyre own personal name , unorojo and dosgola! , (as you can tell by the name unorojos name is just a combination of the spanish word one and red , and with dosgola is just a combination of the spanish word for two and gola whole word is pergola which is the anagram for Relámpago meaning lightning , if i do have spanish speakers reading this please do correct me if my translation is wrong!)

having bat like wings like ghidorah they could fly higher and as long as they want, having no armor like rodan , they are capable of being burned by lava. They’re abilities are not known yet but some theorize that he could spit out vibrant red lightning out of theyre mouths like ghidorah.

With theyre personality , unorojo has the fighting spirit and aggressiveness of ni and rodan! , with dosgola having the curiosity and chaotic energy of san and rodan! With that theyre are mostly chaotic and rebellious around theyre parents , almost chasing after what they see and sometimes will sneak off in night just to have a little adventure. Because of this Jasmine will always have to lecture her brothers and being a little honest girl and will snitch on her brothers, pissing off muerto in the process.

And next we have the second child of rodorah and her name is jasmine! Naming after her Jasmine flower like scales and her jasmine eyes , Shes is the most calm and level headed child in the rodorah family With her having rodans wings she can fly as fast as him and has armor like rodan. it has been shown that she can control her body temperature to burning heat that sometimes she would burn her brother with it by mistake. Some of the nicknames she was given by both titans and humans is ‘the yellow pheonix’ for her always leaving flickers of fire as she flies over them.

With her always acting like a know-it-all , acting more mature than her brother and a acting like a leader. Her personality is mostly like ichi Always obedient to her parents , snitching on her brothers antics both scolding and lecturing them as if SHE was the oldest siblings Its as if shes the third head that the two headed baby is missing.

Now we come to see maegorian the rodzilla child (if you’re a game of thrones fan i bet ya’ll know whos name i got inspired by)

Maegorian just like rodan has the ability to withstand the heat of the lava due to his molten rock covered scales and armor , Maegorian could even swim in lava if he wants to. It is unknown if Maegorian have atomic breath like godzilla but there will instances where he is shown to puff out fire out of his nostrils like a true dragon. Many of the kaijus nicknamed him the ‘demon prince’ due to his draconic and devil like appearance, Still Maegorian is calm quiet and not much of a talkative type he is also stoic at times and is the type of kid who likes to act as if theyre more mature than they’re parents. But still with him inheriting godzillas resting bitch face and rodans love for a little brawl. He can be a sweetheart to his parents.

If no one is watchign them that is.

Thou i think kiko will become canon since legendary did confirm another kong movie called ‘son of kong’ but still just wanted to add him in here as a kojira child!

(also i ended giving them a backstory thats why its so long so here we go, might also try giving the others a backstory)

Kiko was adopted by kong and godzilla after monarch found a weak kiko laying next to his long dead mother in hollow earth , monarch eventually took him in started to help nurse him back to health. When Kiko has finally fully recovered monarch introduce kong to kiko to be a surrogate to kiko. It was hard at first , with kong not knowing what to do with the baby , well except for just checking him out. But eventually after a month of monarch trying to make kong atleast interact with kiko, it eventually worked with kong fully adopting kiko and making him his son thou godzilla at first was skeptical at kongs choice but over time grew to love him. Kiko is sweet child , who would laugh at your jokes immediately and would always be the daddys boy. Now onto gregor (yet again got the name from game of thrones ,lol) , gregor is a special case for he was born to a ape and a lizard. Especially when he was born , when monarch approached the baby he seemed to not be moving still in fetal position , he wasnt crying nor was he making any noises , monarch thought for the worst and checked on him. Is a miracle that they found him still breathing and seemingly healthy, Monarch was obviously confused by this but after weeks before being born . Gregor suddenly started to cry and move as if he was just now being born. Monarch had a sigh of relief to see the prince of two kings was okay, (but due to him having scales around his body, he does have a tendancy to get irritation and will scratch his scales, luckily monarch has given him some moisturizer that eventually calmed his irritation) Gregor is a calm and timid boy who is self conscious of his appearance, just like his older brother he is a sweet child and loves his two dads very much. (he also has a pet doug which he named dougie)

Now the mosudorah children!! Lei petir is the first child of the goddess moth and the three headed dragon! , with his wings being moth like his mother (and having her sting in his two tail), having a mane like fur and with his slender like build. Many Mistakes him for a female (thou he doesnt mind it and really doesnt even bother for correcting them) ,

Lei petir (lei’s name is a chinese origin flower bud, and the petir is just a indonesian word for lightning) meaning he is mostly calm level-headed but can burst into flames in any second.

Cornelia (name meaning strong willed or wise) cornelia is the second child of the goddess moth and three headed dragon! , shes a larvae meaning that someday she would cocoon herself and have a moth form like her mom! Corneila is like a little gremlin , she would kick your kneecaps for not noticing her, you making fun of her being short and would of course get jealous at her older brothers appearance, and will slap you if you ever make her mad or bully her brother for having a slender female like structure. in short she her relationship is kind of like a hit or miss

And lastly not the least the ghidzilla babies!

this is goru! (just a shorten word for ゴールデン goruden in japanese meaning golden) and of course the three heads ! (which i got the names from game of thrones if you guys can guess) Jonor the right head! , jonor is basically the annoying brother that picks on both the eldest and the youngest sibilings , mainly he likes to annoy his sister and would most often take control of the body just to annoy her , just like ghidorah jonor can spit out gravity beams and has the ability of regeneration. Daenei the middle head! , Daenei is the confident and responsible older sister , since daenei is the middle head she mostly controls the body, but will always get annoyed with the jonor, she scolds him whenever he takes control on one part of the body and would yell at him if he becomes to annoying for her. overall just a tired older sister. Like Godzilla daenei can shoot out atomic breath from her mouth. And lastly Jaims the left head! , being the youngest between the two and with being the only one who isnt always annoyed and scolded by theyre sibilings , you could call this kid lucky but mostly he’s just annoyed by the fact that his sibiings argue alot, Jaims is a quiet yet easily annoyed kid , he will always roll his eyes at his sibilings bickering and arguements and will always be the one to try and stop theyre “nonsense” . LIke His brother and ghidorah Jaims can shoot out gravity beams out of his mouth and has the ability of regeneration. And that is it! , i hope you guys like the ship babies! , which one is your favorite? and im sorry if there are any errors and grammatical errors since i kind of rushed this and i know that i didnt get to put the adult versions of them in here but i promise that i will someday make theyre adult forms! and i do hope you guys like it!

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free-pancakes · 3 years

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We know that Hanji is scariest when she's angry..so somehow levi has angered hanji in aot universe..and levi is witnessing the scariest sight of hanji..how he'll handle it..

ahhh anon i got a similar ask before and i just can’t picture levi doing something that angers her that bad, but i can def imagine how he handles an angry hanji so here goes nothingggg:

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Hanji sat down in the mess hall for breakfast. She rarely woke up this early when there wasn’t a meeting she had to get to or an expedition at hand, but it was an oddly good morning for her. She happily began to eat as the 100th cadet corps began to flood in to the hall and sat all around her. When she finished, she cleaned up after herself, headed over to the cooks refilling the food put out from the kitchens, and kindly helped them. After a few minutes, she made the turn out of the kitchen and overheard some of the young cadets sitting around and making small talk around the corner.

“Hah yea I can’t believe they just promoted those three idiots. Hanji-san is an absolute nutcase, and that stupid assistant of hers at her side every second, what was his name... Moblit?”

Hange froze holding a tray of food—she took a deep breath. She, Levi, and Erwin all got promoted to their new positions of squad leader, captain, and commander recently. She had to uphold some ounce of professionalism. “Hange don’t be your reckless self,” she breathed out and tried to keep her anger at bay.

“Oh and the new commander. Also crazy if you ask me, looks like he doesn’t care about anyone but his damn self.”

The small voice of another cadet retorted shakily: “Hey, you should probably respect our higher ups! They were put there for a reason and—”

“Petra, shut the hell up.”

“Hey! Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?? And hey, come on, they don’t call Captain Levi ‘humanity’s strongest’ for nothing!”

“Pfft Oluo, you and Petra are just a couple of suck-ups.” The young cadet continued, “Don’t even get me started on this so-called ‘humanity’s strongest’. Yeah his titan kill count is impressive but didn’t you hear? He couldn’t even save his two best friends, and they died,” he said with a smirk. “Wait what the—”

Hanji tackles the cadet to the ground, and began punching him at full strength, no holding back.

“YOU DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT IT TOOK TO GET HERE. WE DIDNT ASK FOR ANY OF THIS! IT’S NOT LIKE WE ASKED FOR OUR FRIENDS TO DIE—” Tears welled in her eyes. She couldn’t help but cry when she was that angry. She knew it was something she needed to work on, but she didn’t care right now. This stupid cadet didn’t realize everything that was sacrificed and that the 3 of them were simply lucky to have lived for this long. Idiot.

Petra ran to get help, and Oluo tried to calm Hanji down, accidentally getting punched straight in the face by her in the process.

The young cadet was almost knocked out cold, another punch yielded a tooth flying across the floor. Before she could throw another punch, she felt a gentle hand catch her fist. She struggled against it, her heart still filled with rage at the cadet for saying such things. Levi and Petra successfully restrained her while sustaining a few bruises in the process. Levi threw Hange over his shoulder as she thrashed and yelled. He looked at the mess on the floor, but simply left. Clearly whatever he did or said was pretty bad seeing the damage Hange left—he probably deserved it.

Levi walked while carrying Hanji, who gradually quieted, all he could hear now were her quiet sniffles. It was bad—Hange was never this quiet after a fight. She was always ranting and yelling like crazy whenever something angered her, but she was dead silent. It worried Levi.

He carried her all the way out to the cadet training grounds.

“Hey what the hell do you think you’re doing?”

“Shut the hell up, Shadis,” Levi muttered coldly and walked right past him without hesitation, leaving the man dumbstruck.

He put Hanji down, and grabbed ODM gear from the small warehouse. He handed a pair to Hanji, who silently began to gear up with a blank stare, tears still falling inadvertently from her eyes. It took a lot for Levi not to just gather her into his arms—he knew what she needed and unfortunately for him, that wasn’t the appropriate move right now. Plus he wasn’t even sure if that was okay, he never really initiated hugs...

They walked out into the clearing in the nearby forest, wooden boards of titan dummies all around them. Levi handed her some blades.

“What now?” Hanji muttered, emotionless.

“Do your thing, Hanji.”

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Night fell over them, stars the only source of light around them. The two of them sat on the ground, breathless. The titan dummies were basically nothing but kindling on the ground. Shadis would be pissed, but honestly, the thought of that made Levi want to laugh.

“Hey shorty, wanna grab some tea in the break house? I’ll make it taste as bitter as you,” she said with a laugh.

Levi almost smiled—Hanji was back to her normal self, and he was relieved. He was glad he came up with this idea to just physically get her anger out. She was basically like a puppy, just gotta tire her out til she had no energy, nothing left but rest as an option. He wondered what that cadet said to have angered her so badly in the first place.

They entered the break house on the training grounds, and Hanji began to brew some tea.

“Oi Hanji, what happened anyway?”

Hanji hesitated for a second, the words of that stupid cadet swirling around in her brain. There was a lot that he said that sent her fuming, but really... his unfair comment about Levi was the last straw. It awoke something within her and to be honest, she didn’t remember much of what happened after that—just blind rage, really.

She turned towards Levi, her eyes soft as she looked him up and down. He looked questioningly at her.

“Oh just throwing some insults, and he was rude to that sweet cadet, Petra was it? And her friend,” she lied. “Hah, Erwin is gonna rip me a new one tomorrow, it’s not my fault someone angered me the day after our promotion...” she said with a small laugh. Levi could tell she was lying, but he held his tongue. If she didn’t want to share, that was okay with him.

She finished pouring the cup of tea for Levi, and sat down at the table next to him.

Levi took a sip, and decided to bite the bullet—“Hey Hanji, um... would you uh... hm. Did you need a hug or something uh I know that you were really upset and maybe... it could help—”

A soft snore interrupted him. Hanji fell asleep right at the table, her head bobbing as she tried to balance it on her hand. “Oh thank God she didn’t hear any of that,” he thought to himself. He was too emotionally constipated and awkward for his own good. He swept her into his arms and entered the small quarters in the house. He laid her down on one of the beds, and pulled up a chair next to it. He gently slid off her glasses and pulled a blanket over her. He planted a small kiss on her forehead, and her lips seemed to curl into a small smile in her sleep. Levi let himself smile—no one was around anyway. He sat watching over her, making sure she got to rest uninterrupted.

#levihan #levi ackerman #hanji zoe #hange zoe #snk #aot #ask #anon

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iphoenixrising · 3 years

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DickTimWeek2021 Day 2

** Day 2: Time Loop | Jealousy | Stray AU

Welp. Time to break some hearts.

They’re laughing like assholes as they climb through Timmy’s penthouse windows.

“Did you see that thug punch himself in the face?”

“That’s the right way to get out of an ass beating by the Batman.”

Tim, still in Red Robin, doesn’t even bother, just lets his knees buckle so he can slide down to the floor and laugh until tears are rolling down the dominio still plastered on his face.

He’s riding the concussion train with

(J)

Josephine and she’s not as bad as some of them are.

Dick at least tosses the gloves and gauntlets before hauling Timmy’s bruised ass up off the floor, throwing the arm around his shoulders.

“C’mon, you butt. Really Timmy, just laying here in your suit? Alfred would be appalled.”

“S’why I don’t go to the Manor much anymore.”

“Ooh, I’m telling. You’re going to be in so much trouble,” as he gets Tim down the hallway to the bathroom.

“Y-You can’t! You’re the oldest! Dami’s supposed to be the tattle-tale!”

“Nu-uh. As the oldest, I can do whatever the hell I want.”

And does he tell on Timmy? You bet your ass he does.

It’s nice when Alfred can look at someone else in the family with extreme disappointment.

Tim comes by the Manor the day Alfred video chats him, shuffles down to the Cave behind the butler and absolutely sticks his tongue out at Dick’s smarmy grin.

His apartment is a literal mess and Dick can’t be bothered to do much more than flop on the overstuffed couch with a groan.

Still in his uni from the day shift, he’s too bruised and battered and tired to even think of suiting up for the night. He’s been running himself ragged for two months, the day and night shifts blending together along with the usual bullshit of daily human life, and he desperately needs a night of terrible television, junk food, and snuggles.

Like he’d been reading the room, Timmy walks out of his bathroom, towel around his shoulder and hair just this side of damp.

“Hey, you made it home in one piece.” Tim’s long fingers in his hair literally pulls a noise out of Dick he can’t ever remember making.

“Yeah, I drove down because you looked like death warmed over when we talked last weekend. Luckily for you I went grocery shopping, did a few loads of your laundry, and cleaned up a little so you don’t have to worry about housework.”

“I love you. Have I told you that recently? Like, so, so much–” is muffled by the couch cushions, but he thinks Tim can probably still make it all out.

“Mmhm, I know,” and the gentle scratching against his scalp doesn’t stop, and Dick goes a little boneless with it. “I even brought my Roku so we can binge watch terrible television while you eat something more substantial than cereal. Alfred is going to be so proud of you.”

A pat to his head and Timmy is off, slinging his towel on the rack, turning on the shower again to make sure it’s nice and hot for all those bruises and contusions.

He’s no-nonsense about picking up his previous mentor and best friend, literally stripping him down and manhandling him in the shower after a low whistle at the span of blue/black across Dick’s chest and ribs, the scrapes across his back and shoulders.

The first aid kit tackle box makes an appearance because Tim plans for literally everything ever, and Dick finds himself sitting on his sink wearily while his injuries are meticulously treated.

He knows he eats something super tasty with meat and vegetables, his belly full, before Tim pulls him down on the couch and lets Dick lay against his chest, between his legs to sleepily float while watching God-awful B-movies.

It’s the most relaxing weekend he’s had in a while.

Dami sneers at Tim, arms crossed over his chest, the expression on his face begging Tim to try to deny it.

The third Robin however, is looking over at Dick with horror that the big secret is finally out in the open.

“Th-that isn’t– it’s not–” Tim fumbles desperately, “he’s been my big brother forever, that’s it!”

“Tt. Grayson may be painfully oblivious, Drake, but the rest of us are detectives. Even Todd knows of your feelings and he rarely even comes to the Manor!”

Tim’s soul literally leaves his body.

Dick blinks, completely taken back, mouth open without anything coming out.

Damian raises his eyes skyward and prays for patients dealing with these two. “What I am saying,” he tries, he really is trying here, “is that you two must cease and desist this pointless–” vague hand wave– “pining for one another. It is getting to the point of absurdity. I demand you two either discuss your need for one another or take this ridiculous mooning elsewhere. The rooftops of Gotham is no place for this,” another hand wave, “utter nonsense.”

Tim’s mouth goes dry, subtly backing away to be closer to the Ducati’s waiting for tonight’s ride. He’s pretty sure he has enough energy left in his shaky knees to hop on one and be the fuck out of the Cave before his face literally bursts into flames.

But, well. Dick was Batman.

His strategic retreat is stomped into the ground by acrobatic leaps and a very well done joint lock to keep him from immediately taking off.

Dami scoffs at them on his way up the winding staircase. He stops Pennyworth on the way and turns the butler to return back into the Manor proper, citing those two needed time to figure themselves out.

After several weeks under deep cover, Nightwing wearily hacks into Titan’s Tower and makes his way through the maze of hallways until he hits a hidden panel.

Tim is sleeping on his desk, only one empty coffee mug at his workstation. Even dead in his boots, Nightwing can take a second just to look, just to sigh, just to enjoy how much every inch of this boy is his.

He journeys down the hall, flips the bed covers up, carries his sleeping partner in and tucks the blankets around him, a quickly there kiss to the top of messy, too-long hair. A shower in Tim’s perch literally makes everything in life a little less awful and exhausting, not enough for him to do much more than crawl in bed against Tim’s warm body and snuggle up close.

He gets breakfast in bed and blue-violet eyes looking at him with fondness rather than awe, gets coffee flavored kisses and a slow-paced back rub that continues down to his thighs and calves and feet. Later, he gets a date night in a nice restaurant and a sweet San Fran club scene for dessert. He gets to let loose and hold Tim’s body against him, to play them both until the gazes are intense and the low key UST between them makes other people on the dance floor give them space.

Witty banter is a primary weapon against megalomaniacal bad guys of any flavor. For some former Robins, it’s an art form.

Over the years, they’ve cultivated their dip and distraction to bounce off one another like a well-oiled vigilante machine.

It should have been a standard take-down because it’s not one of their more dangerous, deadly villains. It’s not one of the Rogue Gallery baddies. It’s not one of the mobster families, not one of the super powered groups come to call. It’s not someone with hordes of thugs and deadly science waiting to take them down.

It’s a simple B&E, just Nightwing talking it up to draw gunfire while Red Robin is creeping up from behind to get the last laugh.

It’s one of a thousand times they’ve done this.

It’s a guaranteed win.

It’s the last hour of patrol before they get to go back to Red’s penthouse and snuggle together, eat and show, probably have some fantastic sex before passing out.

The .45 shell, however, cuts through the suit, between armored plates.

Going after the running baddies is automatic, taking them down, zip ties, and viola. They’re ready for GCPD to pick-up, all kinds of gift-wrapped.

When N finally realizes Red isn’t with him, isn’t answering comms, isn’t waiting for him on the roof, he goes back inside. He hits up B for a ride in the big car in case he missed –

– anything.

The pool of blood around Red Robin is more than he can afford to lose, and Nightwing has been in the vigilante life for over twenty years, has been official with Red Robin for a little over two, has personal experience on how his Baby Bird can take a mostly-fatal beating and still keep moving. He’s seen Tim come close with the Clench, with horrifying injuries, with any of the many bad guys they fight holding him hostage.

Nightwing has seen him perform literal miracles.

And tells him so the entire time he’s got Red Robin up in his arms, carrying him through Gotham’s skyline to the waiting car, falling in with Red on his lap when the familiar hatch slides back, the tourniquet already applied before he even shot a grapple. The struggling pulse is enough of a concern to get it together.

And even if they all gather to strip off the suit, and now it’s on to get vitals back to an acceptable range. Even if the Bats cry overhead, even if the equipment is top notch in the Cave, even if Dick is still talking the whole time, and Alfred is keeping a cool head and Bruce is gripping a hand and Damian is standing at the ready to hand implements and Cass is biting her thumbnail while she hovers and Steph is moving from empty space to empty space around the gurney –

The consistent beep of the flatline cuts through it all.

The Titans make it for the service.

Each of them make a point to hug Dick for as long as possible, holding on tightly.

Bruce is silent and stoic, a little boy again when he has to watch someone else he loves being lowered into the cold, unforgiving ground. Another Robin taking a piece of his heart to the afterlife.

Steph is red-eyed, a ghost moving around to individual circles, listening to stories she might not have known.

Cass grips the coffin with bruised knuckles, her whole body wound tight as a string ready to snap. She doesn’t move the entire service, is already convinced leaving him to his own devices caused this whole thing. She doesn’t blame the thugs or Dick or Bruce. She blames the boy that never understood how much it all means.

Duke Thomas is back in Gotham, taking leave from the Outsiders to be here for the family that took him in after the Joker drove his parents insane. He hovers in the doorway to welcome mourners, direct them toward the book to sign-in, talks about Tim Drake with regular humans and other metas in disguise, accepts condolences with his throat tight and his eyes watery. He makes sure Dick has a bottle of water after the first hour, pats Damian’s shoulder, grips Bruce’s arm, weaves an arm around Cassandra’s back to give her a squeeze, obediently looks at the old pictures of Tim on Steph’s photo roll when she’s overcome and has to see that smile again.

In the back, Jason Todd wears dark shades and a clean black suit. Roy Harper is beside him, a hand on the broad back to keep him grounded, to keep the Pit rage at bay. If anyone knows how far Tim and Jason had come over the years, it’s the former Red Arrow. If anyone knows how much agony Jason is in at this moment, at another fallen brother, another Robin gone, if anyone had held the Red Hood while he screamed and cried and broke the utter fuck down, it’s Roy Harper.

Damian Wayne hovers right by Grayson’s side, silently supporting his first Batman, his first brother. Whenever Dick’s eyes start going hazy, glazing over, Damian gently grips a wrist to bring him back, allows fingers to lace through his own and tolerates the tight squeeze that obviously assists in grounding the oldest Robin.

(Later when the night is crowding grief-stricken Wayne Manor, Damian will be the one to open Grayson’s bedroom door, lift the covers to crawl in behind him, to wind both arms tightly. He will be the one to take the onslaught of grief, to be soaked in tears and snot, to listen to the broken, hoarse voice, to make soothing hums that ultimately mean nothing.)

Alfred Pennyworth quietly talks with the funeral director about the arrangements. Of course Master Timothy would want to be laid to rest with his parents, and the family appreciates all the support and ease of process as the deceased was an important part of the Wayne family.

When he gets a phone call, he firmly verifies the name on the tombstone is Timothy Jackson Drake-Wayne Grayson.

Exactly four days after the service, the Flash is staring at him helplessly, gripping Nightwing’s arm tight, “please, please, Dick, don’t do this. You can’t think this is the answer!”

He can barely hear Wally with the absolute destruction going on around them, the machine they’d inadvertently stumbled upon (which is a lie, Nightwing had been looking for it and the Flash basically caught him red handed).

“You know you aren’t going to be able to stop me.” Standing between the glowing portal and Wally, debris from overhead crashing down on them at intervals, Nightwing is at his peak stubborn, “no matter how fast you are.”

“You don’t understand what’s going to happen,” Wally yells desperately as the vacuum starts pulling at Nightwing’s other arm, pulling him into–

–the Speed Force.

“You don’t have the lightning, Dick, you won’t be able to get yourself out, and I won’t have any way of tracking you!”

The small smirk as the machine’s panel starts going haywire, lights blinking and readings off the charts, makes Wally’s heart clench hard in his chest, makes him try to dig in his heels, makes his stomach tremble.

“You have no idea how many times I’ve already done this, Wally. And I’ll do it as many times as it takes until I change everything.”

The pellet Nightwing palmed before the Flash grabbed his hand goes off the same time the machine hits the highest ratings and a low boom is followed up with an intense swirling suction, pulling the heroes closer to the portal’s surface.

The light grenade goes off without a hitch and the Flash has no choice but to let Nightwing go.

They’re laughing like assholes as they climb through Timmy’s penthouse windows.

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