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henrysfox · 3 days
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ooo i'd love to hear more about the casting day announcement from your pov if that's ok! like how did people react? did you think they looked the part but wasn't keen on their past acting work? did everyone freak out lmao
HELLO!!! i love talking about it!! let's gooo
so the day of the casting announcement for me was also the day i found out they were making rwrb into a movie, idk how it was for other people, but before that day i hadn't realized we would get a movie
so i was just SO HYPED about getting a film at all, you know?
then we got this announcement:
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and i looked at them and IMMEDIATELY went to taylor's instagram and i was like "is that the dude from the kissing booth?" (i have never seen the kissing booth before that, but i have seen people on youtube doing some of those commentaries where they make fun of every single movie under the sun for views - the person i was friends with at the time loved watching those, so i have seen a few)
and i IMMEDIATELY became obsessed with him because i thought he was the most beautiful man i've ever seen. height aside, he was pretty much what i imagined alex to look like. back then, i'm pretty sure he hasn't been in many things so i watched tkb2 & 3 for him (or mostly his and joey's scenes because i didn't like jac*b el*rdi) and i watched minx, where he was AMAZING.
meanwhile nick creeped up on me much slower - but he did have many more movies out so i also watched all of those. at the begining he hadn't been dyed blonde yet so it was a bit harder to imagine him as henry, but the second they made him blonde i thought he was spot on as well. the filming was in progress around the same time purple hearts came out so i waited for the premiere with him and the rest of the cast, because they were all SO excited for nick - they even had a watch party and they all watched it together when it came out, and on the day of the premiere they decorated nick's trailer with tiny handmade purple hearts which was super sweet and he was adorably blushy about it.
okay back to the casting announcement day.
we got the announcement and immediately EVERYONE was negative. and i'm not exaggerating. everyone said they looked nothing like the characters, they said taylor is too pretty to play alex, that neither of the boys deserves to play these characters bc they're both straight and "sTrAiGhT acToRs sHoULdn'T pLAy quEEr cHaRaCteRs." it was just CONSTANT negativity. if someone was excited they were made fun of. people would go into nick and taylor's comments on insta and say pretty bad things.
the fandom for the movie on tumblr was nonexistant tbh. there were a few people who were fans of the book and were very vocal about how awful the movie will be with those awful actors. see, people had fancasts for alex and henry and they weren't willing to let those go. even if the guy they had in mind for alex wasn't even mexican and the guy they had in mind for henry wasn't even an actor.
i was still patiently waiting for any news to come out and for tumblr to get on with the program. at the same time first updates accounts on the movie, firstprince and nick & tay started appearing on instagram so i was mostly there, having thought that tumblr will just hate this film forever. i reread the book then and having many feelings about it i went into the tumblr tag again - there wasn't much change, but there were a few people who seemed to be just as excited as i was and i would have blocked all the negative people back then.
one of the people i saw being excited about the movie and the boys was @sincenewyorks so after some time and after gathering some courage i messaged them and we talked. there were also a few other people who were being positive by then, but all in all the fandom was pretty small and people still negative especially when they found out that june and rafael luna won't be in the movie - that brought a whole new wave of hate. some hardcore book fans have already decided the film would be awful.
i was just happy to follow the boys and the rest of the cast through the filming process, a little bit here, but mostly on instagram and in private messages with like-minded people here.
fun fact: the nick and taylor tags on tumblr were practically empty by then - taylor's had a few gifs of his naked scenes from minx and a few gifs from the kissing booth. nick's tag was almost completely empty.
flash forward to the day we got the trailer. this is the day EVERYTHING changed, because the trailer came out and suddenly? all the haters went silent. (take into account the fact that i had blocked some of them already so that might also be why lol) and the movie started reaching more and more people. overnight there were a lot of gifs from the trailer and people started posting about the movie more.
in the following weeks, more and more people were talking about the movie and nick and taylor and the bad comments were mostly kept to minimum. we could all see how excited taylor and nick, but especially taylor were about the film.
the the strikes started and we were all heartbroken that the movie wouldn't get the premiere it deserved and secretly hoping the strikes would be done by the time the movie was supposed to come out, but that didn't happen, unfortunately.
then the movie came out and some people really loved it, some others said it was disappointing, there were a few really weird takes, but mostly people REALLY loved it. the fandom has already grown bigger at that point and there were many more people willing to freak out and talk about it. then people started watching nick's and taylor's previous movies as well and their tags filled out and the rest is history, i guess.
sorry that it got SO LONG omg. some people were annoying about the casting announcement, and there was a lot of negativity at first but to be honest? i still had so much fun and the whole experience will always remain in my heart as a positive one <3
if you have any other questions, please do ask me, i can always talk about it more, i love trips down the memory lane lol
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rockingtheorange · 22 days
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Don't say it, don't say it...
Looking like the goddammit James Bond offspring that he is 🗣
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meraki-yao · 4 months
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I get that feeling too. I'm so excited for m&g and I can't wait to see Nick shine in that role, I swear I'm so emotional for anything the boys will do but there's this part of me that just thinks everything and everyone will move on from rwrb while I'm still stuck here because I need it badly and it's something that makes me feel alone and abandoned (none of this makes sense, I'm aware of it but it's simply my emotions that I'm trying to overcome)
We're in the same boat here. I don't really worry about everyone moving on from RWRB because I know for a fact that my mutuals and the friends I made here won't, and when the time comes I'll probably talk about M&G too because it genuinely looks promising, but for me there's a feeling of the bigger environment moving on. Even though I know that Alex and Henry will always have a significant, irreplaceable position in Taylor and Nick's hearts, the thought of Nick going on to talk about George when he barely had a chance to talk about Henry makes me feel a little bitter.
Also the Glaad Awards that RWRB got a nomination for will be held in mid March, in the middle of M&G playing, so I don't know how that will go down, and whether it will be a catalyst for more RWRB content or not.
But I think, as mentioned by my friends in the replies to my original post, the best thing we can do to stay afloat is keep talking and posting about it. And even just from a profit perspective I'm like 75% sure Prime has something planned, so in the meantime let's hang on and keep sharing our love <3
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bigswitchenergyy · 11 months
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rwrb brainrot
So, a quick timeline: RWRB trailer came out 7/6? 7/7? I watched it and immediately bought the book because I’m apparently VERY behind on the times. I’ve read it 5 times now (as of 7/19) and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched the trailer.
I still can’t believe this is real life. We have a gay rom-com - a biracial gay romcom - with a canon bisexual man. Nobody dies. There’s angst but it’s not the majority of the story, and it actually moves to further the plot. The characters are fucking HILARIOUS. The love between the two grows so deeply that I felt it in my fucking soul. I can’t get enough of reading their emails, the cute scenes, the angsty scenes, and everything in between.
I want to hug Casey. They wrote these absolutely beautiful characters, and even though they can’t talk about or promote the movie rn thanks to the greedy fucks in Hollywood, this book touched me deeply and I know it has touched so many others. I’ve cried more than once thinking about how beautiful this story is and how incredible it’s going to be to see it in live action. Taylor and Nick are perfect as Alex and Henry, and the sheer chemistry we see from 2 minutes of footage is already enough to have my chest aching - i can’t even imagine what it’s gonna be like when the fucking movie comes out. Fuck. I love this story. I love these characters. I love their love and the love this fandom has for them. I can’t wait for this movie.
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crazyk-imagine · 3 months
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Call All You Want
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Pairing: Leonard "Wolfman" Wolfe (Henry "Wolfman" Ruth) x Fem!reader
Characters: Fem!reader, Carole Bradshaw, Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood, Leonard "Wolfman" Wolfe, Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, Sarah Kazansky, Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, Ron "Slider" Kerner, Charles "Chipper" Piper, Marcus "Sundown" Williams, Sam "Merlin" Wells, Rick "Hollywood" Neven, Baby Wolfman (Howler)
Warnings: Angst, fluff, slight club au, the reader and Leo have a fight, this started off as a different idea but I don't hate this, the gang is at the club, Mav and Goose chaos, Goose making fun of Ice and Slider, Ice and Ron being a slightly less chaotic duo, the other guys being club boys, slight crack behavior, Chipper is a cage dancer lol, Ice talks like he's had experience before with dancers, mentions of pregnancy, I cannot get enough of this man, I love writing for him so effing much, Wolfman fics cure depression, in my mind it's canon Wolfman's kids are nicknamed howler
Word Count: 4,671
A/N: Was this inspired by the iconic song Telephone that I hadn't listened to since I was a kid and came up with this idea? Maybe
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Hello, hello, baby You called, I can't hear a thing I have got no service In the club, you see, see
You’re barely two minutes into the club when your phone starts buzzing (again). You take your phone out of your pocket, “hello?”
“-ey want to talk with y- but-”
“I can’t hear you, Leonard. We just got here. I don't think there's any service here. Can you hear me?” You hold a finger to your ear with your free hand to try and listen to him better.
“Break- ing up wi- you…”
You don't hear anything else after that.
Wha-wha-what did you say? Oh, you're breaking up on me Sorry, I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy
“You- you’re breaking up with me?”
“N- over the- phone.”
“Yeah, I heard you loud and clear earlier today and now.” You scoff, “don’t call me anymore tonight.” You hang up on him and head over towards the girls, who are waiting for you at the bar. “I am done dealing with idiots for the night. Have we ordered yet?”
Carole glances over at Charlotte with a concerned expression, the latter looking back at her with raised brows.
“What happened?” The former asks.
“I thought we could talk when I got home but I guess not.”
“Why?” Charlie chimes in.
K-kinda busy K-kinda busy Sorry, I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy
You shrug, “don’t really know what happened and don’t want to talk about it besides we’re here to enjoy our girls’ night.”
After waiting for Sarah to finish her big drink order, she makes way for you three. "Ladies, what are we having?"
It shouldn't have taken as long as it did but with her having to work and train a new bartender, it took a while before you got your drinks.
The lieutenant grabs the drinks while your longtime friend pulls you towards a free table.
You roll your eyes and shove your phone further into your pocket.
"Is he still calling?" Carole asks.
You stare at her with pursed lips, taking a sip of your drink. "Of course, he is. What else does this man have to do other than bother me and try to make things right? I'd appreciate it more if I wasn't annoyed."
Just a second It's my favorite song they're gonna play And I cannot text you with A drink in my hand, eh You shoulda made some plans with me
Charlotte takes her seat beside the blonde, setting the drinks down. “I miss anything while trailing behind you two?"
"He's still calling," she says with a bored tone.
"You haven't blocked him?"
"Why would I?" You look at her over your glass with furrowed brows.
"Because he's an idiot, who tried to pick a fight over something stupid, I'm sure and you deserve to enjoy yourself without him calling."
Carole shrugs, "I mean, she could do that, or she can come with me," she grabs your hand, "to the dance floor."
You stop her, "I don't know."
"Just let go for a little bit," Charlotte adds, helping the other girl try and pull you onto the dance floor.
"But-"
"Nope," they shake their heads and haul you onto the floor.
You knew that I was free And now you won't stop calling me I'm kinda busy Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna think any more
You sneak away from the two, checking your phone. You sigh, debating on answering him or leaving him on read.
“Don’t respond to his text,” Carole tells you, glancing over your shoulder. “We’re busy, like you said we can enjoy the night.”
You turn to her, “I don’t know what to do anymore.”
“I know, honey.”
“Take me away or let me lose my mind forever?”
She chuckles, wrapping an arm around your shoulder. “That’s my line and I only use with my Goose.”
You playfully groan, “don’t talk about your sex life with me.”
“I never do, you just assume.”
“And you have to stop lightly implying what you and your hubby do.”
“But your facial expressions are my favorite thing, and they make my day.”
“The moon is out.”
She rolls her eyes, “okay, they make my nights too.”
I left my head and heart on the dance floor Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna talk anymore I got my head and my heart on the dance floor Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Charlotte breaks away from the dance floor, standing in front of you two. “Okay, ladies. Are we going to keep talking or dance so we can forget about our troubles?”
“I like the second option,” the blonde says.
“Great, we’re doing this.” She turns around and spots a familiar face along with a few others. “Jesus,” she mumbles to herself. “You two go to the dance floor while I,” she shakes her cup, rattling the ice in the empty glass. “Get a refill.”
Carole notices the expression on her face and the way her eyes linger at the door. She turns and sees the guys walking into the club. She mentally face palms at the sight of her goofy husband waving his hand around like a mad man. “Come on, it’s time to dance.” She pulls you away before you can see anything or anyone that could ruin your mood.
You were barely able to take a sip of your drink before being hauled off. You don’t know what to do with this whole thing.
Is it considered a fight? You don’t know.
You’ve never known Leonard to act this way before.
He loves the guys; they’ve become his family so the little teasing comments shouldn’t have made him as upset as they did.
When it first happened, you didn’t know what to think; his attitude at the Top Gun barbecue was normal.
You close your eyes and wave your arms in the air (making you feel like the popular/ party girl in the movies), letting your annoyance escape you. It takes a lot for his anger to get the best of him.
Stop telephonin' me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I'm busy, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Stop telephonin' me
The comments weren’t even that bad, the more you think about it; if anything, they were more endearing for Leonard but- you still don’t understand why he lost his composure today.
You lower your hands onto your head, trying to figure out what could have happened. You know it didn't happen in the morning because he was happy since he was going to be practicing in the air and that always made him happy no matter what.
Breakfast was good, you sent him off with a kiss as usual and he got to use the phone which was shocking since he normally can't because the other guys get to it before him.
The call was good, you could hear Rick asking him about you and trying to steal the phone from him.
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Call all you want, but there's no one home And you're not gonna reach my telephone Out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Pete stops in front of Charlie first. "How's my favorite girl?"
She raises a brow and purses her lip, "you tell me. Your number one hasn't come by yet so you'll have to wait until then."
He chuckles and places a hand over his chest. "You wound me, honey."
"It's a gift." She takes a step forward. "Do you want to tell me why all of you are when you know we were trying to have a girl’s night?"
A nervous chuckle escapes him as he scratches the back of his head. "You see I was trying to stop," he gulps. "Wolf- Wolfman but he got past us, and we had to follow him."
"Is that all?"
He nods, "pretty sure, yeah. Goose?"
"Huh?" The mustached man lowers his head to try and hear better over the music.
"We followed Wolf because he got past us, right?"
"Oh, yeah. He just-" he lightly claps his hand and extends his arm and whistles, "went right past us and here we are."
"And that has nothing to do with the other guys here?"
They glance over their shoulders.
"Ice is here for his girl. Slider is looking for company, if you know what I mean," Nick explains, raising his brows to emphasize his innuendo.
She sighs, "when don't I?"
He merely smiles at her comment. "Merlin wanted to tag along and- uh- other guys weren't busy."
She looks around for the man of the hour.
Call all you want, but there's no one home And you're not gonna reach my telephone Out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone
"Where is he?"
Now the two are confused.
"He's not here?" Pete asks.
"He was just behind us," Nick adds.
They turn to one another. "Wasn't he behind you?"
"No. I thought he was with you."
"No, see, Mav. You've got it wrong. I came in first, like we discussed then you were supposed to come in with Wolf and make it seem like we met here by accident."
Charlotte tilts her head, crossing her arms. "And you two said it was a coincidence that you all were here."
"Dammit, Mav. You got us caught!" He smacks his arm.
"I got us caught? I'm not the one who just exposed us and our plan."
"Fine, fine." The mustached man rolls his eyes, "we're both to blame."
"I don't think so."
"Are these two idiots giving you a hard time?" Tom asks her.
She smiles and shakes her head, "unfortunately no but maybe you two can answer why you're all here?"
Tom and Ron glance at each other.
"Moral support and to get him a date," the man with frosted tips informs her.
"I told you I could get my own date."
"You've been doing jack with the way you complain about being single."
Those two-start arguing alongside the other duo leaving Charlotte with a growing headache. "Why do I ask?"
Boy, the way you blowin' up my phone Won't make me leave no faster Put my coat on faster Leave my girls no faster I shoulda left my phone at home
You don't feel the buzzing of your phone, too into your thoughts.
Was today anything special? No, if it was, you'd both have it on your calendars because you know you both aren’t the best with dates.
Could it have been an important Top Gun thing you needed to do and forgot about? No.
Everything that could go wrong or has gone wrong before has been crossed off your mental list.
'Cause this is a disaster Callin' like a collector Sorry, I cannot answer Not that I don't like you I'm just at a party
He taps Carole's shoulder. "Can I talk to her?"
She avoids his gaze. "I don't know if that's such a good idea, Wolf."
"I just- I want to talk to her. This place sucks with service so I couldn't tell her over the phone. Please," he pulls out his puppy dog eye expression, knowing whenever he uses it on anyone, they cave.
She sighs. "Am I going to regret this?"
He immediately shakes his head. "No, this is going to be good for us. I'm- I got this."
"If, and only if, you're sure."
"I am."
She smiles and pats his shoulder. "Go, get her stud."
He chuckles, making sure she makes it to her husband (who's distracting the other blonde with ease).
You still can't figure it out for the life of you, but you do know that you want to stomp on your phone and break it. You open your eyes and grab your phone. "What?" You growl. "You've been ringing me off the hook since we left. I told you we'll talk when I get home- why is there music coming from your line?"
"Turn around."
"What?"
And I am sick and tired Of my phone ringin' Sometimes I feel like I live in Grand Central Station Tonight I'm not takin' no calls
You spin around and find him standing just a few feet from you. You hang up and place it back into your pocket, walking closer towards him. "What are you doing here?"
"I wanted to talk."
"You wanted to talk?"
He takes a step towards you. "Can we please talk about this elsewhere?"
"I don't want to talk to you after you kept endlessly blowing up my phone and then-" You stop when he pulls you away from the dance floor. "Hey. I wasn't done."
He stops when you two stops at your table, it's the only spot in the place that isn't jam packed with other people. "I know you weren't, but I want to be able to hear you when you scream at me and scrunch that nose of yours because you can't avoid me."
You cross your arms, rolling your eyes. "Why are you here?"
"I want to talk."
"Did you think maybe I didn't?"
"The service here sucks so how could I tell what you did or didn't want to do?"
"You think my ignoring you was for fun?"
He shrugs, "honestly, I think the both of us haven't been our usual selves today."
"You're one to talk."
"Can we- can we please not do this?"
"Do what?" You uncross your arms. "I'm acting perfectly fine."
"I don't want this to become a fight."
"It's a little too late since this is where we are, just a few steps away from fighting?"
He straightens his posture. "I'm trying to fix what I started. I don't- I don't like it when we fight."
"Neither do I but it's really hard when one of you doesn't think it's worth talking about."
"It's not that."
'Cause I'll be dancin' 'Cause I'll be dancin' 'Cause I'll be dancin' Tonight I'm not takin' no calls 'Cause I'll be dancin'
You reach forward and grab his hand. "Then what is it because I can't change anything if you don't talk to me."
He doesn't say anything else as his shoulders hunch over.
"This is why I made plans because you're not willing to talk." You remove your hand from his. "Now, if you'll excuse me. I'll be going back onto the dance floor so one of us can clear their heads."
You start walking away, not sure if you should be listening to him breathing with how much he has been acting like an ass today. You don't want to waste your time with something he clearly doesn't want to talk about even though he acts like it.
He grabs your wrist and pulls you back towards the table. "Okay, okay. I'll- I'll tell you. It's just- it's a lot."
"You don't have to unpack it all now, you can tell me some or however much you want to but know I won't tell anyone because I don't need to share your business with anyone else. You know that which is why you've been pissing me off today."
He chuckles. "It' just," he sighs. "Today- today is an anniversary."
"Ours? Is it really?" You pull out your phone. "I thought we were better than that. We usually coordinate and-"
He grabs your phone, "you're right. It's not, it's one of mine."
You tilt your head. "One of yours?"
Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna think any more I left my head and my heart on the dance floor Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna talk any more I left my head and my heart on the dance floor
"What do you think they're talking about?" Nick leans back, asking his friend.
"I don't know. Maybe he's finally admitting why he's been off today," Pete told him.
"I mean, that'd be great, right? We wouldn't have to tiptoe around them and everything that's been going on."
Charlotte rolls her eyes, "would the two of you rather dance with each other than us?"
They push themselves off the other and return their attention to their partners.
"Where'd Ice and Slider go?" Nick asks his wife, looking around the room for their fellow crew mates.
"Maybe Ice got a girl for Slider?" His wife adds.
"You think those chumps managed to get a woman, like an actual woman and not the ones in their heads, to talk to them?" Nick stares at his wife like she's crazy.
"I do and you know they're not that bad."
"They may not be but they're not that nice either."
"It doesn't help that you and Mav pick on them."
"I'm sorry," he pushes her away slightly, keeping his hands on her hips. "Are you my wife or theirs because I'm not feeling very loved right now."
She smiles and steps closer, keeping her hands wrapped around his shoulders. "You know I'm yours, baby."
"Are you now?" He smirks.
She pecks his lips, "show me the way home or lose me forever, you punk."
He chuckles and resumes dancing with her while pulling her off the dance floor.
Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna think any more I left my head and my heart on the dance floor Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna talk any more I left my head and my heart on the dance floor
Sam, Rick, and Marcus sit in a corner enjoying their drinks while watching everyone mingle with their spouse and/ or significant other.
“Has anyone seen Chip since we got here?” Sam asks.
Rick shrugs, “not really, kind of lost him in the crowd as soon as we got in.”
“What's a cage dancer supposed to look like?”
The two turn to Marcus with confusion evident on their faces.
“What?” Sam starts.
“Where'd that come from?” Rick adds.
“I think Chip is up there,” he points to the cage on the second floor.
“Jesus,” Rick mutters. “How do you persuade a cage dancer out of a cage?”
They look at one another.
“I don't think any of us know the answer to that,” the blond adds.
“Should we try to get him down?” Marcus asks out loud.
“Leave him, he'll get out when he's ready,” Tom says, patting Rick's shoulder.
“It's always the quiet ones,” Ron mutters.
They all shake their heads, watching as one of their own has the time of his life.
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Stop telephonin' me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
"The comments shouldn’t have bothered me, you know. I thought I was past this."
You furrow your brows. "Past what?"
"It's stupid."
You stand beside him, rubbing his upper back in a soothing manner. "It's not stupid if it's something that's bothering you."
He grabs your free hand that was resting on his shoulder, for support. "It's my parents’ anniversary."
"Oh."
He doesn't like talking about his family so this is all new for you and him.
"I don't talk about them because," he sighs. "My pops never treated my ma right and she never left him even though she should have. And there were people who used to say the same thing Mav and Goose were joking about, which wasn't that big of a deal but when I saw what day it was. I kind of-"
"Flipped out?"
He chuckles. "I wouldn't say that."
"Then what would you call it?"
He sighs before turning to face you and pulling you into his grasp. "Okay, maybe I did but it's only because you mean so much to me and I don't want us to end up like them. I don't want to end up like him, you know."
"We won't, you know why?"
I'm busy, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Stop telephonin' me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
He shakes his head.
"Because we're better. Yes, your parents didn't have the best relationship and your mother probably should have gotten out of that situation sooner but she didn't and hopefully got to live a long life where she got to see her kids grow up and get married or meet someone smart enough to keep their boyfriend at a distance."
He smirks, brushing his thumb on the back of your hand, against your knuckles. "Hey, now."
"I'm just saying."
"You can say all you want, and it won't change a thing, you know why?"
"Why?" He leans in, as if he's whispering a secret. "One way or another I'm getting a ring on that finger."
You avoid his gaze when he pulls back.
"You're looking a little flushed," he teases. "Do we need to step outside and get some air?"
You playfully shove him away, "no. I want to go back on the dance floor so I can get away from you."
He smiles, pulling you back into him. “You can't escape me, sweetheart."
You step towards him, standing toe to toe, "doesn't mean I can't try."
"You can try but it won't do you any good."
"I'm still going to try." You stomp your foot, knowing full well he's going to be right on your tail (exactly where you want him).
Can call all you want but there's no one home And you're not gonna reach my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Tom glances over his shoulder when Sarah gestures to the dance floor where you and Leonard are, along with the (two) idiots and their girls.
Ron passes him, giving his buddy an ecstatic smile as he drags some poor girl with him.
"Jesus, where do you find them?" He mutters to himself.
She smiles and leans forward, "I told you things were going to get interesting when we left for the barbecue today."
"Yeah, yeah." He turns back to her. "What's a navy man got to do to get a free drink around here?" He playfully flirts with his girlfriend.
She rolls her eyes, "still gotta pay, pilot."
He groans, "are you sure? I think I can be pretty persuasive if I need to."
"Not today."
He sighs, pulling out his wallet, "if I must."
She smiles at him, letting the other bartender working with her take care of the other customers until she's done talking to him.
There's no better customer than her boyfriend.
Call all you want but there's no one home And you're not gonna reach my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone
You stand beside the girls and start dancing less out of control than you did when you first got to the dance floor.
The girls’ glance at one another and smile, happy to see the two of you talk and make up (like adults and stopped avoiding the other [more you than him]).
Pete turns to him with a raised brow while Nick stares at him with a hopeful expression and both brows raised, doing a thumb up thumbs down gesture.
Leonard smiles and shakes his head before wrapping his arms around you, pulling you closer.
"I'm glad you two finally figured your shit out."
You give the mustached man a sarcastic smile, "as sweet as ever, aren't you, Nick? How did Carole ever get so lucky?"
He smiles back, kissing the top of his wife's head. "I don't know, she's just- she chose the best of the best, I guess."
"I'm pretty sure that's what you say about your partner and Ice but, okay."
He scoffs, "why are you ruining a good moment?"
"How am I ruining it?"
"With your-" He waves his hand in front of your face.
You stick your tongue out at him and lean further into Leonard's arms.
He bends down, "do you want to go back and sit down?"
You shake your head and smile at him, "nope. I'm perfectly fine where I am."
My telephone M-m-my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone
You three went to the bathroom to fix yourselves (adding a little extra lipstick… to leave marks) and went to the restroom before leaving. "It wasn't stupid."
They both glance at you in the mirror and ask, "what?"
"It wasn't stupid like you thought," you tell Charlotte. "It was something serious for him and I think tonight was good for us." You can’t fight the smile that sneaks its way onto your lips. “I think it made us closer than before.”
Carole smiles, “good, maybe it’s a good thing the guys snuck him in then.”
After that night you guys were better than before because you got to learn something else about him and learned more about how he got to become the man you see today, and that's something you wouldn't ever trade for.
Maybe other than-
My telephone M-m-my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone
You stare at the ring on your finger.
"He's lucky, you know."
You turn to your longtime friend. "Who?"
She purses her lips and rolls her eyes. "You know who, you weirdo."
You suck in air through your teeth to exaggerate. "I don't know, Care. This little guy here seems lucky," you rub your protruding six-month pregnant belly. You lean as forward as you can, mumbling under your breath. "Lucky to stomp on my bladder and make his poor mother need to pee every five minutes."
"It's been at least ten minutes, a new record," she jokes, her laughter dying down when you don't join in. "At least he'll be home in a few."
"Not soon enough, I need his soothing hands."
"Oh, gross," she shrieks.
"Oh, don't be like that, you know what I mean and don't pretend like you don't know what I'm talking about. I swear he gives the best foot rubs, I've never had better and you're one to talk, missy. You always kindly refer to your sexual escapades with your hubby."
"I do not!"
The door opens and you two don't stop.
"Do too."
"Do not! I'm hurt, very hurt that you would even imply such a thing."
"I feel like I shouldn't have come in."
You turn to your fiancé and smile at him. "Don't feel like that. Now, come here. I swear I haven't seen you today."
He bends down and pecks your lips. "You just want me to give you a foot massage.”
You scoff, "how dare you." You sniffle, cover your eyes.
"Sweetheart, honey, I didn't mean to make you cry-"
"You didn't! This spawn of yours did."
"I'm gonna go," she whispers to him.
He nods and waves at her till she gets to the door. "How about I give my special girl a nice, long foot rub and we watch some of our favorites?" He rests his head on the arm of the couch. "Do you like that idea?"
You wipe your under eye and nod, glancing down at him, wondering how you ever got so lucky to find a guy like him.
"I'm the lucky one." He pecks your temple and starts grabbing stuff for your relaxing night.
"How did you know?"
"I'm psychic."
You narrow your eyes to him.
"I'd be a bad fiancé if I didn't know what you wanted."
Before you fall asleep, you swear you hear him whispering to the baby.
"-nd I told her I'd get a ring on her finger one way or another. You had nothing to do with it but that was some pretty funny timing, little howler."
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officialgleamstar · 5 months
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2023 Writing Round-Up
Rules: Share what you wrote this year! It can be works you posted to Ao3, Wattpad, Tumblr, or anywhere else! You can share everything you wrote or just the ones you’re most excited about.
thank you @bidoofenergy for the tag :D it is, like. a little embarrassing to realize how obvious it is when the dndads hyperfixation started XD i opted for sharing everything, but i highlighted the best stuff (in my opinion) 👍 italics for stuff i love, bold and italics for my favorites. also a warning for a rare time that i link my nsfw fics from this account, mind the ratings
tagging: open tag!! do this if it seems fun. and @ me in it so i can see. pspspspspspsps
january
with words i thought i'd never speak | aftg, andrew/kevin (background kandreil) | <1k words, rated G
swamp talks | naddpod, hardwon & moonshine | 1k words, rated G
feburary
a sweet revelation | naddpod, beverly/erlin | 1.1k words, rated G
and still i will live here | drawtectives, grendan/york (background polytectives) | <1k words, rated G
march
this is your brand new brother | naddpod, jens & nyack | 2.8k words, rated T
(can you kiss me more?) | crossover (drawtectives & naddpod), grendan/hardwon (background polytectives) | 7.2k words, 3/3 chapters, rated T
i lie awake and dream about you | dndads, darryl/henry (one-sided) | 1.3k words, rated T
april
quiet morning | dndads, darryl/glenn/henry | <1k words, rated T
infinitesimal | dndads, nicky & taylor | 2.2k words, rated T
underneath this flickering light | dndads, henry & lark, lark/nicky | 2.1k, rated T
(beautiful beautiful beautiful) beautiful boy | dndads, nicky & taylor | 1.2k words, rated G
'cause now we don't sing so loud | dndads, grant & sparrow | 2.2k words, rated T
wolf time | dndads, henry & sparrow, lark & sparrow | 1.4k words, rated G
cotton candy | dndads, erica/scary | 1.2k words, rated T
give me a try | dndads, cassandra/nicky | 1.7k words, rated T
cracked lips and hands, calloused hands | dndads, lark/nicky | 5.5k words, rated E
a kiss good night | dndads, lark & normal, hero & lark | 2.2k words, rated G
so where do we begin? | dndads, glenn/henry | 6.3k words, rated T
may
there must be more than blood | dndads, lark & nick & sparrow | 2.2k words, rated T
handsome | dndads, henry & sparrow, lark & sparrow | 2.5k words, rated G
here (in your arms) | drawtectives, grendan/rosé/york | <1k words, rated T
the full moon. | dndads, lark & sparrow | 3k words, rated T
Divorced Dad Rock Mix | dndads, darryl/glenn | 5.4k words, 2/6 chapters, rated E
hard-boiled | dndads, nicky & sparrow | <1k words, rated T
june
later | dndads, carol & darryl | 1k words, rated T
your love is tried and true-blue | dndads, normal/scary | 4.7k words, rated T
smitten | dndads, jodie/ron | <1k words, rated T
july
existing filled with love and grace | dndads, autumn/ron's mom | 1.4k words, rated G
vanilla ice cream | dndads, lincoln/taylor | <1k words, rated T
familiar routines | dndads, jodie/morgan | <1k words, rated T
domestic bliss | dndads, nicky/terry | <1k words, rated G
never go to bed mad | dndads, nicky/sparrow | <1k words, rated G
you know i love you, right? | dndads, lark & normal | 3.2k words, rated T
august
skip to the good part | dndads, normal/scary | 1.9k words, rated G
soccer practice | dndads, lincoln/scary | <1k words, rated G
unconditional affection | dndads, autumn/ron's mom | <1k words, rated G
stick something in it | dndads, bill/willy | 2.9k words, rated E
dog show | dndads, jodie/ron | <1k words, rated G
these feelings, they're not gone | amphibia, anne/sasha | 2.9k words, rated G
rational and level-headed | dimension 20, cody/pete, maddie/pete | 2.9k words, 1/? chapters, rated T | collaboration with @poluche334 for podtogether :D
september
tying you to me | dndads, lincoln/normal | 1.1k words, rated G
i got a love that keeps me waiting | dndads, lark/nicky | 2.4k words, rated G
i guess it's half timing and the other half's luck | dndads, jodie/ron | 2.1k words, rated T
you've gotta join me on my page (at least take a look) | dndads, lincoln/taylor | 2.1k words, rated T
teenage dream | dndads, glenn/henry | 1.9k words, rated T
always | dndads, lark/rebecca (one-sided, background rebecca/sparrow) | 1.2k words, rated T
bright | dndads, erica/scary | 1.7k words, rated G
a crumpled dandelion | dndads, scary/taylor | 1.5k words, rated T
the first time that you called me 'baby' | dndads, jodie/ron | 2.4k words, rated T
a kindling, of sorts | dndads, hermie/normal | 1k words, rated G
some kind of miraculous bind | dndads, lincoln/normal/scary/taylor | 1.2k words, rated T
the raging sea | dndads, glenn/ron | 1.3k words, rated T
something about the stars | dndads, darryl/henry | 2.1k words, rated G
how can i help it if i think you're funny when you're mad? | dndads, darryl/glenn/henry | <1k words, rated T
in a crowded room, a true love displaced | dndads, normal/scary | 2.8k words, rated T
wanna be | dndads, lark/terry jr. | 1.2k words, rated M
october
i despise my jealous eyes (and how hard they fell for you) | dndads, normal/taylor | 5k words, rated T
and it's life or death to be my girl | dndads, jodie/morgan | 2.5k words, rated T
the red means i love you | dndads, normal/scary | 2.1k words, rated T
oh, darlin', don't you ever grow up | dndads, jodie & nicky | 1.4k words, rated T
november
and on our dates, it's never daytime | life series, gem/pearl | 3.8k words, rated G
ecstasy, tragedy, doom | dndads, lark/terry jr. | <1k words, rated G
i will take good care of you | dndads, lincoln/normal | 2.1k words, rated T
woke up young in lovers love | dndads, hermie/normal/scary | <1k words, rated T
hand in hand | dndads, jodie/ron | <1k words, rated G
[Podfic] Our Friends Do Not Look Fine | undertale | my friend @thefluxqueen invited me and arctic (not @.ing them because i dont talk to them a lot and i get embarrassed LOL) to collaborate on this podfic with them :D
december
nothing yet but um. hopefully i post something!! i have many WIPs XD
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pluckysidekick · 1 year
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Nancy Drew Season 4 Trailer Part 4
I’m back with another obsessive breakdown of the 30 seconds of mayhem that is the S4 trailer. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 here. My method of madness - connect the dots with all of the behind the scenes content, social posts, podcasts, and articles to figure out a possible episode and any context we can glean about what the heck is going on. Remember it’s all still speculation so please don’t come back and tell me how wrong I was later (but feel free to tell me when I was right 😀).
Next up we have demons! Love this enhanced reaction shot from @nancydrewgifs’s gif on the bird app.
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Much to discuss. From Ace and George’s wardrobe (and hair), this looks like Episode 5 - this is the episode featured in the official season announcement, directed by Scott Wolf, and with lots of cool scenes shared by Kennedy like this one and this one.
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We have two other visual clues that make it more complicated. Bess is wearing her hair up like she wears with the sexy business dress w/name tag (as well as the official promo shot in the white blouse), and she’s got on the black and white coat from this blue screen scene.
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And then Kennedy is wearing (I think) this super hot black dress under the blue denim jacket from the same timeframe. That last shot is from DP Nick Thomas - another woods scene that could be from Ep. 5 based on the timing (with stand-ins).
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So Episode 5 (if all of this is Ep. 5) has a confrontation in the woods with a demon, a scene in the Claw with some kind of function that requires a name tag (a singles mixer? A pre-law/law school event?), Bess using magic, Nancy and George at a university, multiple scenes in the woods, and one in Icarus Hall with the Crew.
Many have also noticed that Ace is almost always on the outside of any grouping and sometimes apart from the others. Is this because he and Nancy have to stay apart due to the curse, or is it simply a visual framing device?
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Speaking of Ace, the women are all dressed up while Ace is in another denim on denim look - is there an event where Nancy’s looking gorgeous but she doesn’t get to dance with Ace? GAH. We need a Nace slow dance in the worst way. Kennedy certainly hinted at Nancy’s agony at being at a party with Ace and not being able to interact with this tweet response to @sflcwers:
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Now it’s possible the black dress is for the timey whimey prom Henry’s dressed for, and maybe the trailer’s demon scene is actually from episode 6 with some wardrobe holdover from 5, as they sometimes do.
My biggest question is - what the heck is Nancy holding in the trailer shot above? A magical MacGuffin that will help them fight the threat to the town? A weapon? A giant CHESS PIECE? It sort of looks like an oversized rook, and Kennedy previously gave us a chess EMOJI CLUE.
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What if there’s some kind of chess-related mystery that relates to the sins of the past that they have to solve throughout the season? They have to find these chess pieces to save the town! Could it be something the Icarans planned from Icarus Hall? There’s quite a medieval fantasy theme going on with the crossbow, Nancy’s flower crown, and the Icarans sighting in Icarus Hall in the trailer.
OK, pure conjecture on my part, and the chess piece emoji could simply signify Game Night (which if so, yay!), but I LOVE a good mystical scavenger hunt a la the Horcruxes. I realize I may be going full on Beautiful Mind. Please give me your thoughts and theories in the comments/tags!
We still have those Icarans and spiders and proms and that NACE scene and Big Poppa Nancy to talk about, but these will have to wait for future posts as I’ve reached my photo limit here (sad). I’ll be back soon…
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isadora-greenhall · 1 year
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dndads s2e36 spoilers
here’s my traditional “thoughts from the episode” post lol
"fwHAT?!" lmao love you veronica
linc wears contacts?! UNZIPPING HIS EYES?! 💀
henry nearly killing a child AGAIN
INITIATIVE?????
double roll-off!!!!!
turtle-neck?!?!?!?!?!??! is he actually a fucking vampire rn??
metal cuff...?
have they actually forgotten nick lmao
WAS I RIGHT LMFAO (that terry jr's shooting an enemy?)
OH WAIT is he being compelled to attack them??? did willy do this?!?!?!
terry jr's "WHAT?!" 😂 like husband like wife :')
yeah they've totally forgotten nick lmfao
are we gonna learn about scary's bio dad 😬
"NO WAY!" lmao terry is so cute
oh fuck, yeah, willy knows they're alive now T.T scary's fucked
damn thought we were about to get a full confirmation of terry jr's surname, but alas, anthony is silent :')
"someday my dad's gonna come to a game" SOBBING FML
oh yeah hermie's here lmfao 😂 i didn't forget nicky but i did forget him 💀
hermie x linc?? 😬
hermie still wants to be with normal though, huh?
lmao based on the gif on twitter for this ep someone is not gonna make a roll for jumping off parachuting lmao
y'all. ANNULMENT. so much easier
ooh yeah the black parade looking for their leader scary!!!
no don't let terry jr find more ammo he's gonna be compelled to shoot the boys again!!!
"terry 2" 🥹
poor terry jr T.T T.T T.T
HERMIE AS SCARY YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOLY SHIT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FUCKING HERMIE NOOOOO
NOOOOOOO
I KNOW WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN NOOO
hermie's misery isn't right there, huh?
i knew it would be taylor crashing lmfao
"putting on his backpack with his feet" fucken linc 😂
oh no scary's poem 😭 and just after the nice hug awww
the "cool goth collar" ahaha
"gerard" asdfghjkl
STAY AWAY PLEASE HERMIE NOOO
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"pretend you're my stepdaugher" HOW ABOUT RIP OUT MY FUCKING HEART HUH
FUCKING TEARING UP OVER HER TELLING HER HOW MUCH HE CARES ABOUT HER MUM
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
i'm cryyyyyyying
GRANT?!
IT WAS!!! FUCCCCKK
GRANT SCREAMING NOOO
willy put those collars on the dads to make them wipe themselves and the other kids out 😭 fuck me i hate that man 😭😭😭
at least terry jrdoesn't seem to know it was Grant who got him??
also terry jr and grant were canonically pretty close - terry's the one grant thought he could talk to about his feelings of disassociation (during the convo with yeet), and after yeet rejected him and they got back to the other terry jr went over to ask if he was okay...
fuck me i'm so sad now 😭😭😭
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damelucyjo · 1 year
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I think I'm gonna come on here and spew my thoughts and feelings about each episode rather than on Twitter. I think I'll also say more about each episode here than over there...
Anyway! I'll keep everything under a cut just in case. Although it's been a while since the episode dropped, I just wanna be safe!
Episode 1 - Smells Like Mean Spirit
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Here we go!
Oo scruffy Ted!! 😍
Why is she in his phone as 'Michelle Lasso'? I don't have anyone I really know in my phone with their full name. SHE IS THE MOTHER OF YOUR CHILD!!!
Still with the 'Ted has feelings for his ex' thing I see...
Henry's cute
Henry's been in London for 6 weeks and we saw none of it?! RUDE!
He still talks to Sharon! I love that
LEGO NELSON ROAD!!
OMG these Lego characters are brilliant!! And Ted & Rebecca next to each other 👀
It looks like they had fun whilst he was there...
EXCUSE ME why the same shower scene from season 1?!
So this season is going to be about Ted thinking about where he belongs then?
BRENDAN HUNT'S PARTNER AND SON!!! He is one cute baby!!
Earl Greyhound Training Facility. Nice.
Sharon Fieldstone! You cheeky bitch!! I love her
YYEEEAAAAHHH!!!!
Angry Rebecca is back. I'm in love
Hannah, looking delicious as ever 🥵
Something's wrong because he didn't rhyme? So true haha
I'm so fucking excited to see more Rupert this season!!
Ooo she's struggling with this, huh
She swears ALL THE TIME! Why did that one shock Higgins so much!?
Howdy & Yo. And then she nearly walked into the door frame. Amazing.
I need Dani's optimism
And Jamie's confidence haha
Roy & Beard's friendship is my favourite
FIFA reference, of course
His tiny car with those super cars is a great visual
Hello West Ham's Higgins
KEELEY!!!
'Fuck you, Joe Rogan' Exactly.
'Angel, Mentor, Guru Rebecca' How fucking cute are they!! 🥰
It's Katy Wix!! Love her!
Keeley's office looks like a fun place... 🫣
Their friendship is gorgeous. I love this gossip dynamic
Rebecca's reaction to Keeley just throwing her coat 😂 Amazing.
Yikes?! Where did she pick that up, I wonder...
Don't cry Keeley!!
Aww, mumma Rebecca to the rescue 🥹 She's so maternal
We must protect Dani at all costs!!
I love spotting Will in the background, he's always doing something fun
Of course their driver was a cult leader
EVERYONE RUN EXCEPT ROY!!
'Like an orgasm for the soul' You sure have a way with words, Rebecca
Gotta let Ted be Ted. Too right!
I KNEW that 'legend' bit was edited in the preview clip!
Loving uncomfortable, awkward Rebecca
And of course Keeley sees no problem is spending £200 on flowers because they look and smell nice
SHE SEEMS FUN!! Great Beard call back! 😂
Corporate Flying Object. Please never change Keeley!
She's eating meat again...👀 Hmm, okay
I can't wait for more Keeley & Rebecca bonding. It's my favourite
Fucking dumb-dumb line. Nathan is vile. Nick is brillaint.
They named him Disco purely for that line. Tell me I'm wrong
RUPERT! In his cartoon villain lair! Complete contrast to Rebecca's office
I fucking LOVE Anthony Head. He plays slimy so well
We're getting to see how Rupert charms his way onto people, interesting.
'Roy Kent, that you?' 'Get fucked' I just love him, guys!
'Why are you dressed like an umlaut?' Why ask if you have a matching one, Leslie??
MY GOD does Hannah looking FUCKING FIT in this episode. Only thought in my head every time she's on screen
Field trip to a fucking sewer! Let's go, boys!
Of course Henry asked to tour the sewer system because he watched IT and got scared. It is fucking smart, well said Roy!
'Twat' Well said Rebecca
Rupert is going to keep saying 'Wonder Kid' isn't he, because he knows it gets to Nate 👀
West Ham's press room isn't as fun as Richmond's
Oooo a King & I reference... okay, okay
I really wish spitting wasn't his 'thing'. It's gross. I know it makes sense, I still hate it.
LESLIE HIGGINS IS EATING HER BISCUIT AND SHE'S SO FOCUSED SHE DIDN'T REALISE!!! wow
Of course Jamie says poopy and not shit
I love how these boys trust Ted so much that they just went into a sewer, then asked why when they were down there
She's gonna break that laptop one day
Jamie being the one to reiterate the lesson they just learnt? Boys growing up!! AND HE'S RHYMING!!
Oooo she's angry 🥵
Rupert is laughing at me, Ted 🥺 ouch
And I am begging you, please, fight back OMFG 😭😭
I love how they highlight how different the press rooms are. They're all friends at Richmond, press included
And the contrast between Nate saying vile stuff and Ted saying encouraging stuff. Beautiful.
I'm kinda surprised though that Rebecca looks worried and doesn't trust him
But of course she's the only one who catches his baseball reference
Did Brett get in a Twin Peaks reference? Good for him!!
They're really highlighting the fact that kindness & comedy win, huh?
Ooo Rupert buying Nathan fancy gifts... so it begins!
Roy & Keeley not saying the same thing is very telling, I think
Firstly, why did it take them 6 weeks to tell Phoebe? And secondly, did they not actually discuss it themselves?Nobody knows what's going on!
Phoebe is so grown up! Asking the important questions
'Can I say a bad word? I think you're being stupid' I love her
Another conversation about why he's still in London? This really is going to be the theme of this season, I guess
Is moving that Lego Nate foreshadowing him coming back???
'Mommy's friend' 👀 uh oh
And that's episode 1 done!! Yes, I probably will be watching it on repeat until next Wednesday, thanks for asking.
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Was it really just a couple of weeks ago that he and Jess had been curled up on the couch, talking baby names? How things could change in an instant. He felt sick to his stomach.
He left Abby with Nanna, as luckily, she had started staying with them now that Jess had been entering her third trimester. Seven months in and she was starting to become much less mobile.
He all but raced to the hospital Jess was in. He hadn't been told much, other than she had been in a bad accident. He didn't know what he was going to be walking into. He prayed it wasn't going to be anything like her previous wreck. He went straight to the desk to inquire about Jess.
"I'm Erik Piston, I got a phone call about my wife Jessica being admitted after an accident...."
"She's in surgery right now, but you can go up to the waiting room there." He thanked her quietly before heading up to the designated waiting room.
Dread building with every step. He didn't know if his stomach could feel anymore twisted without losing the last thing he ate. It couldn't be good if Jess and in turn their unborn child were in surgery.
The waiting room had a phone, so he phoned Nanna and his father to tell them the little that he knew. After he sat down, he started fiddling with a business card he had been carrying around with him for years.
Smokey's Garage, Thomasville, Georgia.
He'd fiddle with the card for a bit before looking at the clock and going back to the card. He did that for maybe 10-15 minutes before getting up with a sigh. He still didn't know what was happening with Jess and their baby or how bad it was, but Henry should know. He should have known a long time ago where Jess was.
Card still in hand, he was back at the phone, waiting for it to ring and someone to pick up.
"Smokey's Garage, how-"
"Is this Henry?" He thought it was, but better to check for something like this.
"This is Smokey."
"Good, it's Erik Piston-"
"What do you want?" He winced at Henry's tone.
"This isn't a business call, but a personal one. Please, just, give me a moment or two to explain." He was watching the one set of doors for any sign of a doctor or nurse who might be able to tell him what was happening with Jess.
"Make it quick. I don't have time to be wasting."
"I married Jess, your sister. We're expecting our second child. I just got a call today saying Jess was in an accident. I'm at the hospital now, but all I know is that she's in surgery and haven't been told anything else."
"Hold up Piston, you're not making sense. I know I said to explain quick, but I'm gunna need more than that. What were you trying to say about my sister?"
"I'm married to her, and she's in the hospital-"
"You've said that, but it doesn't explain anything to me."
"Back in '58, I married one Jessica Erin Hudson, who wanted nothing to do with me at first. Wouldn't accept my help or anyone else's in town at first. Still occasionally suffering bad days left from her wreck-"
"Erik Piston?"
"I'm sorry, I'll have to phone you back. I might be finding something out." He didn't wait for a response before hanging up and following the doctor. He'd didn't like that he wasn't taken to Jess. He didn't want to hear that she was gone.
"Mr. Piston, we have a lot to discuss."
"My wife and child?"
"Your wife is still in surgery. She's sustained a heavy amount of injuries. Many are internal, and are taking some time to repair. We are going to have to remove her spleen, as it can't be fixed. She has multiple broken ribs, one that has punctured her lung and has nicked her heart. She's had a fair amount of internal bleeding due to that."
"What about our child? You've failed to mention anything about my baby."
"Your child was in distress. As much as we tried to save the pregnancy, it was better for both mother and child, to deliver early."
"How are they?"
"Your son is doing well for being about 30 weeks along. He'll have to be under strict supervision for the next few weeks at least. We'll take you to him, but he won't be able to be handled much at this point yet. It will be good to start getting him used to your touch."
"If Jessica- if Jessica pulls through, will she be able to breastfeed at all?"
"We'll have to see after she's out of surgery and starts recovering. We won't know until then. Here he is. I'll give you a couple moments with your son. It would be best to leave him laying there. His little lungs could have a hard time of it."
The doctor left the room, leaving him with his little son.
He couldn't be much longer than a foot and was maybe three pounds. He couldn't stop the tears from coming as he softly placed his hand on his son. He shouldn't have had to be born so soon. Or worry about Jess not pulling through.
And he knew how important breastfeeding was to Jess. How much she enjoyed that time with Abby, claiming that's what gave mothers such a special bond with their children.
He was so tiny. He carefully brushed his son's head. Jess had liked Eli Henry as a name, it seemed to fit for him. He tried his son's name out.
"Hi Eli, I'm your daddy, Emery. I go more by Erik, but your momma likes calling me Emery, or Em." He might never get to hear Jess call him either of those again.
It made him fall into the chair at the thought. It hadn't been feeling real, even as panicked as he was.
He didn't know how long the doctor was gone before he came back.
Long enough he could have a short cry, and go back to giving his son careful pets, just leaving his hand in one place. The doctor knocked before he entered.
"Mr. Piston, there is still more we have to talk about. We can talk here, so you don't have to leave your son."
"His name is Eli, Eli Henry Piston." The doctor just nodded his head before continuing on.
"It's more about your wife yet. It looks like one of her vertebra has a hairline fracture. We'll only know once she's awake if she'll have any nerve damage. And then her reproductive system is in a right mess, one of the reasons we had to deliver. She won't be able to have kids after this. Even if her reproductive system was in a healthy condition, it still wouldn't have been recommended to do so, as the stress of carrying would have been extremely taxing. We do need to talk about her medical history a bit."
He cleared his throat before speaking. "She was in a bad accident back in '54. That's when her appendix was taken out. She had some broken ribs, broken arm, I don't really remember what all she told me then."
"That's helpful though. We'll let you know when she's out of surgery and you can see her."
"Thank you."
"You can come and go as much as you want during visiting hours to see your son."
He just nodded as the doctor left the room. He probably should have asked about Eli's survival chances, but he didn't think he could stand hearing if it was low.
A nurse came in to see about feeding his newest family member and he went to phone his dad and Nanna, updating them on all that he knew.
He stayed as late as they let him, switching between Eli and Jess once she was set up in a room. He was utterly exhausted when he got home, and fell into Nanna's comforting arms before falling asleep on the couch.
Nanna and Abby came back to the hospital with him the next day. He took them to Jess first, still unconscious, before taking them to meet Eli.
"Abby, you have to be careful momma's very hurt." He showed her how to hold mom's hand and to give her a kiss.
He carried her into where Eli was. Telling her she could touch his head softly, and his little hands.
"Can I hold him?"
"Not yet love. Daddy hasn't even been allowed to hold him quite yet."
It was at lunch that he realized he never phoned Henry back. He left Abby with Nanna again, much to his little girl's displeasure.
"Don't go daddy."
"Daddy just has to make an important phone call and then he'll be right back." He hoped Henry would be at his garage again today.
"Smokey's Garage-"
"Henry?"
"Piston. I'm surprised you actually phoned back."
"I said I would. I'm sorry for just hanging up on you, but a doctor was finally giving me news. It's bad, really bad. She's still unconscious and they don't know when or if she'll wake up yet. They had to deliver our son. For both their sakes. Jess didn't want to contact anyone back east, as much as I tried to convince her otherwise. I think you should come see her. I'd appreciate it and I'll bring you and your family in. You can meet your niece and new nephew...."
"If you're bringing us in, I hope you're ready to pay for five of us. My wife our two kids and your father in law."
"Father in law?"
"That's just as complex a story as how you ended up with my sister, which you can finish explaining once we're there."
"Easier in person." They exchanged contact information, and by the end of the week the Hudson family would be here.
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RB Strategy
Why are we talking about running backs? Wide receivers are the way to go this year in our drafts right? Well, yes, kind of. While a lot of strong rosters can be built by focusing on the wide receiver position, it is still important to understand how and when to draft running backs. In many cases, the names are not what is important. It is the strategy that is important.
The first RB strategy that I will present is the "en vogue" Zero RB strategy. While I am not personally a fan of this strategy, I will admit that it is possible to build a strong roster this way because of the heavy focus that most are putting on WR this year. This strategy has you spend your first 5-6 rounds drafting WR/TE, and potentially even QB, before you draft your first RB. What this strategy accomplishes is this, you are attempting to build positional advantages at other positions, while hoping to hit on high upside RB's later in the draft. Some very good RB targets for this strategy are, Dameon Pierce, James Cook, and James Connor.
The second RB strategy, and the one that I have personally been using in most of my drafts is the Hero RB strategy. This strategy has you draft one high end RB early, and then waiting several rounds before you take another. The primary targets for your hero RB would be guys like: Nick Chubb, Christian McCaffery, Austin Ekeler, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, and Bijan Robinson. The reason I like this strategy is very similar to the reason that people like the Zero RB strategy. Because so many people are drafting WR early this year, RB value gets pushed down, and you are able to get quality RB later than you should.
A third RB strategy that I have seen this year is what I would call, the Bully RB strategy. This strategy would be the zig to everyone elses zag. While all your leaguemates are drafting WR, you spend your early rounds drafting RB. With this strategy you will focus on building your positional advantage at the RB position early, and focus on getting high upside WR targets later in the draft. You could almost call this the Zero WR strategy. This could be a great strategy this year, as long as you hit on your high upside WR targets.
These are what I consider to be the three primary RB draft strategies this year. Now, that you have them, I hope that you are able to utilize them effectively. But, I leave you with this piece of advice. Do not be so tied to a draft strategy, or draft plan, that you are unable to adapt to what your draft brings. Every draft is different, and your strategy may get blown up by what your leaguemates choose to do. Fantasy drafts are very fluid, and you need to be able to adapt on the fly to what you see.
Good luck on your drafts this year, I hope this guide helps!
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RWRB Movie Thoughts: Emails
The emails are my favourite part of the book, partly because that is how I show affection: I write lengthy letters to my friends during their special occasions, and I keep every message of love they send me in a cherished chest. The emails detailed their growing relationship and love not only in a wonderfully written way but also in a way that speaks true and is personal to me.
That being said, I went into the movie knowing they can't do the full extent of what's in the books out of practicality: the audiobook takes like fifteen minutes to read an email, and with visual media, there has to be something on screen, and long montages don't work. I've accepted this and just was curious about how they were going to deal with it.
And I liked that part of the film! It wasn't as innovative as how the texting scene was done, but texting allows that since texting is a conversation, basically talking online, while email is not that, and is something closer to continuous monologues, so it can't be presented in the same way. What we heard was less poetic or epic than the book emails, but it was soft, sweet and adorable in its own way, and I loved the book quotes we did get: "When we’re apart your body comes back to me in dreams" & "I'll be damned but I miss you", and I do wish it was longer and we got to hear more.
But with that being said, two things I noticed:
1. From the middle until the end of the email scene. I think starting from Henry's "Wait don't they have napkins in Texas?" line, there are actually at least two overlapping audios of their emails playing, it's just one is louder and subtitled. All I could pick up from the other audio is
Alex: Dear Henry, I miss you too Henry: Dear Alex/ Affectionately
but there's definitely more, I just couldn't pick the words up. So what is the other audio??? What are the other emails ??? Are there more that was recorded but wasn't even put in the movie??? I NEED to KNOW!!!
2. We may not get a lot of emails in the movie, but when the emails were leaked, the newscaster who questions Miguel says there's 72 emails, and the British newscaster still calls them "the Waterloo letters", which means in universe, the "Hometown Stuff" email thread, with “memories are difficult", " I thought, it someone like that ever loved me, it would set me on fire", and my favourite:" A INCOMPLETE LIST: THINGS I LOVE ABOUT HRH PRINCE HENRY OF WALES" with certain changes to fit the movie canon, EXIST IN UNIVERSE, even if we don’t see/heard it.
If I'm gonna stretch this point a bit further, since Henry looked so damn broken (applause to Nick here) and Alex mentions “most private and intimate thoughts", "fear and truth", and honestly as sweet as it is, I don't think the emails shown in the movie reaches the level of "most"," I imagine most if not all emails in the book still took place and were written between movie Alex and Henry with certain changes: "Paris?" during the time jump between polo and Paris, “You are a dark sorcerer” maybe after their night in Paris, "A Mass of fools and Knaves" maybe a little earlier than where it is in the book, or have the "Dear Henry, so I just came out to my mom” be the last email in that thread, "Bad metaphors about maps" between runway goodbyes and the email leaks...
I literally don’t know if this brain rot made me happy about the potential cross-universe point that is their emails or even sadder that these were the bleeding words that fucking asshole Miguel leaks to the world. Henry’s face during the whole scene breaks my heart into pieces.
But there you go, something to think about.
P.S: Also I really really really want to hear Taylor and Nick read the book emails :D
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The Next Day 10:00 AM Goodneighbor Hospital - First Floor
The people in Goodneighbor can rest easy now knowing that three of the four people and their mayor is back. Daisy has been it's rock since the mayor went missing and keeping everyone in the town together.
Nick and Kelsey were at a building in Goodneighbor where it used to serve as an apparent building, now acts as a hospital building, being held down by George, the Ghoul doctor.
"Hm. You got your medical training all the way from New Vegas?" George said, tending to the major of Goodneighbor.
Kelsey sat next to the doorway, her two feet laying on the other chair. "Yeah. At the New Vegas Medical Clinic. When I became a member of the Followers of the Apocalypse. I wanted to be a doctor, so I trained there while I stayed at the Old Mormon Fort."
"That's on the other side of the United States. I wonder, how did you end up at Boston, of all places? I'm sure that Arizona and New Mexico were not easy to go through twice."
"Luck." Kelsey shrugged. "Actually, I'm glad I made it out one piece the second time. A friend of mine killed the Legion's leader, Caesar, but even with their leader dead, they were still strong enough to hold their own. Even in New Mexico."
George had replaced the bandage that Kelsey had wrapped and wrapped a new bandage around Hancock's leg after doing the necessary steps to help it heal. It was tight enough where he can pin it around the leg. Because of this, Hancock flinched a bit in pain after feeling the bandage around his leg.
"Still. Without their leader, Legion forces will slowly crumble and dissipate into the Wasteland."
Kelsey looked at the ceiling without responding to George, the ceiling fan spinning in the middle of it. She closed her eyes, wanting to take a small nap as George treated Hancock.
She rather not talk about her second trip through Arizona and New Mexico. Maybe she can feel comfortable about telling the story in another time.
Kelsey felt a small tap on her shoulder, opening her eyes to see Nick looking down at her.
"I hate to interrupt your sleep, but there's some questions I want to ask." He said, pointed at the entrance or more specifically at the lobby at the first floor. "Let's leave George to Hancock and talk at the lobby."
"Sure."
The two headed out the room and into the lobby, where a few other Goodneighbor residents sitting down in chairs, waiting for their turn to be treated.
The two stood in front of a window that showed one view of Goodneighbor.
"When we investigated Pickman Gallery, you mentioned the Enclave. What are the Enclave?"
Kelsey gave one big puff of air from her ghoulish lungs and nodded. "Right." She looked at the window, giving herself a moment to figure out where she should start first.
She returned her attention to Nick with, "Short version about the Enclave is that they are basically a bunch of Nazi assholes who want to press the restart button on the United States. They claim that they want to help people, but it's far from it. My friend..." Kelsey paused, not sure if she want to reveal Alex's name out of the blue. Knowing that she never really liked having that kind of popularity in the first place.
"The Lone Wanderer and I found out that the Enclave President, Henry Eden, wanted to commit genocide to all radiated creatures in the Capital Wasteland by poisoning the perfectly clean water Lone Wanderer managed to get for Washington D.C. That included Super Mutants, Ghouls-"
"And every other living being in the Capital Wasteland. Everyone who practically stepped foot in Washington is radiated." Nick finished.
"Exactly. With the Brotherhood of Steel, both of us managed to stop them. Eventually, we went into their base and destroyed them." Kelsey responded.
Nick had a hint of surprise in his features. "The Brotherhood was there?"
"Yeah." She nodded as she crossed her arms. "The same ones that are here in Boston. Well, before Maxson's, uh, questionable rise to the Brotherhood. Anyway, that's another story for another time. Anything else you want to know about the Enclave?"
Nick nodded. "Yes, actually. Who is Colonel Autumn?"
Before Kelsey would answer, the two can see Hancock walking on both of his legs. He joined the conversation after hearing Autumn's name.
"Feeling better, Hancock?" Nick asked, both amused and concerned on his current state.
"I feel like a half of a million caps, Nick." He grinned. "Still a little beat up, but not too much."
"Just doing what I do, Hancock." He gave a smile and nod his way.
"Thanks to you, we were able to find you and the others safely." Kelsey threw in a thumbs up. "So thanks."
"Well, I'm glad your search and rescue plan lead you to me and my people. Nick, who do I thank for our Ghoul-in-shining-armor for helping you?"
Kelsey humorously squinted her eyes at Hancock as Nick answered, "Well, you heard of Venessa Morris, right?"
"Yeah, yeah. The synth mayor at Charlton."
"Well," Nick pointed at Kelsey, who was still comically glaring at him. "This is her best friend, Kelsey."
"NOT the ghoul-in-shining-armor or whatever the shit you just said." Kelsey responded, causing Hancock to chuckle. She raised her hand nonetheless. "Nice to meet you, Mayor Hancock."
Hancock shook her hand. "Likewise, friend." He let go of her hand and looked at Nick. "Whatever you two are doing, I want in on this investigation too."
"Why? The last time we spoke, I recall you wanting to pick up your mayor boots again after the Minutemen ended the Institute for good." If anything, Nick was curious why would he leave his position as mayor again.
"These guys messed with my people in my town. I deserve to see this through to the end. And I plan on beating the shit out of whoever is behind this mess." Hancock explained.
Kelsey shrugged, perfectly fine with Hancock's reasoning. "Works for me."
"Alright. You're in, Hancock." He gave a careful stern look at Hancock. "No reckless business, alright? We don't need to lose any more people."
"Yeah, yeah." He waved off. "Just as long as we get the bad guys, then that's alright by me. I'll go and let my folks know I'm leaving again. I'll meet you guys at the front door."
And with that, he walked off of the building, opening and closing the door on his way out.
Now Nick turned his attention to Kelsey again. "About Colonel Autumn..."
"Right." Once again, the situation turned serious. "He's the second in command of the Enclave. Just as much as an asshole as the President. He wanted to take over the Enclave at some point, but he's dead already."
Nick raised a brow. "How do you know?"
"Cause I killed him." It took all the mental strength in the world to resist a grin at him. "At the time, he killed multiple people including the man trying to get good cleaning water to the Capital Wasteland. He and everyone at the Enclave got what they deserve."
From what Nick has heard so far, the Enclave were no better than any other Raider in the Wasteland. No, worse. He wasn't surprised about the Enclave's goal. Individuals who claim that they are trying to help people, often times do the opposite. While he didn't think that the Enclave was behind this, they do have some influence on Special Forces.
"Not that I don't mind, but why are you asking me about the Enclave?" Kelsey asked.
"I'm not sure if this Enclave group are involved, but...I bet on my caps that the Special Forces might be big enough for them to be influenced by the Enclave." He responded. "It's still too early to be sure. They sound like a cult too."
"I agree." Kelsey grumbled. "Them and their shitty cursive writing."
Nick walked toward the entrance of the building, holding the door out for Kelsey. "Speaking of their cursive writing, that kind style of cursive old italic. Kind of like John Hancock's signature on the Declaration of Independence."
"Huh. Interesting-" Kelsey stopped herself as soon as she was out of the building. She turned to Nick, giving him a questioning look. "Uh, Hancock is not...you know."
"Oh, no, no." Nick cracked a smile, amused with Kelsey's confusion. "Mayor Hancock is not John Hancock." He heard her breath a sigh of relief. "His first name is John, though. But he had a different last name before going with Hancock and wore his coat."
The two continued down their short path to the door that lead out of Goodneighbor and waited for Hancock to show up. Everyone was already gathered near the balcony to hear what their mayor had to say. By the time the two got in front of the door, he was almost done.
However, Kelsey got scared the daylights out of her, when someone banged on the door she was leaning on. It was rushed and caused Kelsey to open the door as quickly as she could.
"Where's- Oh, good! It's you!"
Kelsey did not know this individual, but from what he wore, he was apart of the Minutemen. Nick, however, recognized said individual. He looked at him with concern. "Cassidy? What's wrong?"
Cassidy looked out of breath and scared out of his mind. "Nick. It's really bad at Concord. Nora and MacCready need your help!"
As luck would have it, Hancock was just making his way towards the two. Judging from the look of panic on their faces, Hancock figured that there's a sense of urgency in the air.
"What happened at Concord?" Kelsey asked, as calmly as she could.
"O-one minute it was peaceful and the second, some army guy that calls themselves as Special Forces starts shotting at everyone. The Minutemen are holding them off, but I don't know how long we are going to last. They look tough...Please, you got to help us!"
Nick had placed both of his hands on Cassidy's shoulders. "We'll head out there as quickly as we can. Stick with us, alright?"
He nodded at him. "Sure thing, Nick."
"Alright. Let's get moving."
With that, the four rushed out of Goodneighbor and made sure they made quick work on their journey to Concord, praying that their friends and comrades are alright.
Quest Start: There's a reason why I sing, so give it all
□ Defend and help out the people of Concord.
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the classic brunette and blonde best friend duo... that was sally and emma. sarah and emma, too. but sally and emma. and soft bestie and hard bestie.
so i guess i will use this post as well; because what i actually wanted to talk about was the kitchen stuff still. like more crockery and that. (watching these videos of annika are making me want to see henry again...) but the literal spittoon style glass bowl, the like glass cake stand thing, the orange spotty baking tray thing, the white pie dish thing, the other pie dish thing that's like a kind of pyrex or something... the plate thing mum bought for her mum, i think that's it? well i'm going to make some noodles so i'll sticky beak whilst that's happening to make sure i haven't forgotten something... the cat glass bowl is what i forgot. also just to add: mum's signature dishes; the tuna pasta, chicken and sweet corn soup, and now the salmon frittata. the baking tray thing, and two pie dish things for these dishes. katie, katy, kate. katie, katy, winnie. mt eliza, frankston south, here. our own grey gordons. so then the rest is just glassware, hey.
okay wait i'm back: the glass ones literally could be to hold the things... the cat bowl for the soup, the other bowl type on for the pasta, and the stand thing for the frittata. literally. the way everything fucking fits. like his name is literally nick. the three plates with the writing and drawing or whatever on them. the kid plate with three sections. the three green ones; but we only have two...
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Chapter 29:
"You have lost your mind. We're only twenty-one."
"So? My parents got married when they were eighteen."
"Good for them, but twenty-one is way too young for me."
He moved away from me. "You don't want to marry me?" he sounded hurt.
"Noah, until a few days ago, I wanted you in jail. I thought this whole thing would end with you four going to jail and me on a beach somewhere sipping a margarita. And now you're talking about marriage. No. Hell no."
"This is the way to protect you. Blue Rose has strict laws when it comes to marriage. He can't touch you."
"They don't believe in divorce, so if we end up hating each other, we'll either have to kill or stay married."
"My parents don't like each other, and they're doing fine."
"We aren't them. And if we ever get married, I want it to be because we're so deeply in love, not because you think it's the only way to save me."
"We are deeply in love."
"I know. When we're more mature, have our degrees and explore the world a bit." He nodded, but I knew he was hurt. "I'm sorry, Noah."
He shook his head. "It's fine. I will find out if there is any update on the case."
He walked out without another word. I felt shitty, and I shouldn't feel shitty when I knew I was doing the right thing. I wasn't ready for marriage, and I knew he wasn't either. I waited in Noah's room for about an hour, and he still hadn't come back yet, so I went exploring. The mansion had been passed off from generation to generation.
From what I knew, each of the four families had a mansion in Hillford in this neighborhood. That must mean so did the Dumas. It would be foolish to go there, but I still thought about it. No, I couldn't risk going there and Wallace somehow finding out. He'd know I was in contact with the family. I hope Henry was able to protect Alice.
As I was walking around, I seemed to have landed in another wing that appeared to be for guests. There were five colors on each door, signaling the colors of the families. I got the fifth door with a dark purple rose above a place that said Dumas. I couldn't help myself and turned the doorknob. It was unlocked, and I walked in. Dust particles floated around the room, and there were white sheets. It was the size of an apartment. There was a living room, a dining room with a long table, and multiple doors. I opened each one finding six bedrooms. Three had two bunk beds, while the others had single beds. This must be where all the families slept. I stepped further into one of the rooms and looked through the drawers. There were a few nick knacks but nothing significant. I was about to leave when something in the closet caught my eye. It was a walk-in closet, and I stepped inside to look closer.
There laid a brown leather book, and when I picked it up, it was heavy. I carried it to the desk in the corner of the room and sat down. I opened the book, and the sound of pages filled the room. As I looked through the book, I realized it was some history book dating hundreds of years ago. The Dumas documented what seemed like their whole history. The Dumas slowly built their empire where no one could touch them. They bought land in California and raised their families. This book seemed to summarize each family through the generation, and every family member seemed to have contributed to the reader. On the last page was dated about twenty-one years ago by Evelyn Dumas.
I don't know how long I have. I can't continue the legacy. I'm sorry to my ancestors, who I know are disappointed in me. I tried, but I can not marry someone I do not love. Owen Grant is a cruel man who will never change his ways. I am writing this because I carry possibly the last Dumas in my belly because Alice can't have children. This will be the last. Our legacy will end because my child will not know she is a Dumas. No one will know. I will place this book in our home in Hillford and never return. The Blue Rose isn't what it used to be, and I believe we are too far gone. I ask that the universe take mercy on all our souls. Evelyn Rachel Dumas. December 10th, 2001.
I dropped the book like it was on fire. That was my birthday. I was frozen in shock. No, it was just a coincidence. Alice told me that Evelyn and her child were killed. But as far as I knew, she never saw the body. The baby's father told her. There was no way. Tons of babies were born that day. I shook away the thought and closed the book. I pressed my hand to the leather, and it felt right in my hands. Like I was meant to have it. I don't know what I was doing, but I took the book with me and left the room. It didn't belong here. I had no idea where I was going to put it, but I wasn't leaving it here.
I was safely back and Noah's room and stuffed it into one of his Nike bags along with a couple of his hoodies. Noah wouldn't know anything other than I wanted to take his hoodies. I placed the bag on the side of the bed and sat down. I didn't know what to think but me being a Dumas sounded too crazy. Alice did sort of look like me. But I ended up joining the Blue Rose. It almost felt like fate. I was still going over everything in my head when Noah walked inside and saw me. I must have been showing something on my face because one looked at me, and he was by my side instantly.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
I just came out with it.
"Is it possible that I'm a Dumas?"
"No. Why would you ask that?"
"I was walking around the house and saw the Dumas room. I walked in and saw a leather book inside one of the closets."
"I don't know how it could have gotten there. We keep all the journals inside our houses."
"Maybe it was left there for one of you to find? It said something about Eveyln not wanting to marry your dad."
"My dad talked to me once while drunk about being in love with Evelyn and her not loving him back. It broke him. It's probably why he treats my mom like she doesn't exist. I think he only cared about Evelyn because of the legacy they were meant to fulfill."
"What is with that legacy?"
"I don't know. My grandfather just said that a Dumas and a Grant are meant to get married and produce an heir. I don't know why."
"Well, we had to sign our name in blood to join, so it can't be anything good."
"Why do you believe you're a Dumas?"
"Because she wrote the last entry on my birthday."
"Shit."
"Alice told me that Evelyn and her baby were killed, but as far as i knew, Alice never saw her body."
"Do you think Evelyn is still alive?"
"I don't know."
"I could look into it?"
"No. It's too dangerous. They're already looking for Dumas because of the money. If you start asking questions, it could raise suspicion."
"I'll be careful."
"No, I don't want you to risk it. I'm just being crazy." I changed the subject. "Any updates?"
"Yeah, that's why I came back in here. It turns out there was a camera across the street, and the guys were completely different looking than us. So we're off the hook/."
"Really? Oh my goodness." I threw my hands around him and kissed him on the lips.
"Yeah, it's great news, but grandfather is trying to figure out how we were put on their radar first."
"Should I warn Henry?"
"I would." '
I sighed and walked over and grabbed my phone that was on the charger. I saw a few messages from Riley and Jessica and decided to text them later. I called Henry, and the call went straight to voicemail. What the fuck? He always answered my calls even when we were mad at each other. I tried again, and the same thing.
"He didn't answer."
"Call him back later."
"He always answers."
"Maybe he's busy?"
"Even when he's busy."
I went to the find people app on my phone. His location didn't come up. I called Riley.
"Where have you been? I've been calling you."
She sounded frantic.
"I've been at Noah's. What's wrong?"
"It's Jessica. She is in the hospital."
"What happened?"
"A car hit her when we were going to get coffee. You need to get here now."
I hung up and had Noah take me to the hospital. Henry would have to wait for now. Noah parked the car and followed me inside the hospital. We went up to the evaluators and the sixth floor. Riley texted me the room number, and after checking in with the nurse, I walked as quickly as possible.
Through the window door, I could see Riley sitting there with her head in her hands. When I opened the door, she lifted her head, and I could see tears in her eyes. She rushed over to me, and we hugged each other night.
"Did you see who hit her?" I asked.
"Yeah, but he ran."
"Fucking coward."
"Exactly. The thing is, though, I don't think it was an accident."
"Why not?"
"She said she was feeling like she was being followed."
"She never said anything to me."
"You've been a little busy." she gestured to Noah, standing behind me.
"Right. How long has it been going on?"
"Ever since she helped you steal the Blue Rose money."
"You think they know it was her?"
"Yes. They had someone put a tracker on her phone. I found it while I was waiting to be let back here."
"I'm going to kill them." I declared.
"Slow down. We don't know it was them." Noah said.
"It was. This is all my fault."
"Don't start that shit," Riley said. "She wanted to help. Begged you even."
"I shouldn't have let her."
"The best thing you can do right now is to make sure those fuckers pay."
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Hello! Can I request an hc about a shady MC who's not phase by anything in Devildom with the brothers (and Diavolo?? he deserves love!!!)? Like, when Luci's like "i CaN KiLL yOu hUmAN", MC's reaction was like "Oh... congratulations then." i need more shady mc who may or may not be planning to ruin your life😂😂 Thanks and take care!!❤❤
The Brothers + Diavolo with an MC that is not phased by DevilDom
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Pls I need more shady MC, they would not take any shit from the brothers. Put any Gen Z-er with these guys and you’ve got yourself a suicidal and reckless human exchange student.
They wouldn’t know what to do with one of those ahaksbakanhaka you’re right, Diavolo deserves all the love >:(((((((
You better take care too >:( thanks for sending me this big brain request. I’ve been preoccupied with other projects so I took a while to get to this ask. Hope you’re doing OK💙
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Lucifer:
-He thought having a human exchange student was going to be bad enough as it is but this…..this was so much worse than he could have ever imagined
-The moment you arrived, he already knew you were going to be a problem child and a persistent one at that
-Literally the first thing you asked him was : “Why do you look like an off-brand Levi Ackerman?”
-And he was left there, astounded, confused and offended because he had no idea who you were talking about (cuz at that point you hadn’t met the third eldest) and the tone you had was, frankly, pissing him off
-You kept wondering off on your own????? Without looking like you gave a shit even though you almost walked into a butcher’s shop that specialises in human meat???? Tf MC?
-Also really irritated that you couldn’t be intimidated and that DevilDom was like a playground to you, for some reason? Like, MC get out of the fiery pits of eternally tormented souls- this is Hell, not the McDonald’s ball pit ffs
-Things did not improve for him lmao, by the end of the first week he had already ripped out a good chunk of his hair because of you
-“MC, you should know by now provoking demons like this for no good reason is only going to make life harder for you. Keep this up and you’ll get killed in no time because of your behaviour.”
-“Great, can we have a hip-hip and a hurray?”
-In the span of one day, he’s had to come to your rescue six times (approximately) because you’re too nonchalant about your surroundings around literal creatures of hell
-He doesn’t have enough coffee or will to live for this bs
-“Lucifer, I found this dead plant and brought it here because it reminded me of you.”
-“…..sigh. Why? Why does it remind you of me?”
-“Because it’s cold and unresponsive.”
-He made the consecutive decision to ignore you
-(low-key kept the plant tho)
-Honestly, you get on his nerves a lot and he has definitely contemplated killing you in the past but at the end of the day he really can’t bring himself to do it
-We both know he tried a few times lmfao
-“I will tear you limb from limb, human-“
-“Can I finish my tea first.”
-“You…wait, what?”
-“You’re crazy if you think I’m letting this tea get cold. Try to kill time before I’m done and I’ll smash this cup against your head.”
-If you try hard enough, you might even elicit a laugh out of him, especially if your shadiness is directed at any of his brother which results in him patting your head affectionately
-Nowadays he’s just concerned because you seemed to have made an alliance of sorts with Belphagour and Satan and that’s not a good sign
-For his sake, if not yours, at least try to survive the year without getting chomped on by a random demon please
-He’s too stubborn to let you die just because you’re unbothered by everything so cut him some slack and help out damn it
Mammon:
-“Oi Lucifer, how come I’m stuck babysittin’ this stupid human?”
-“And how come I’m stuck with this asshole for a tour guide, with his fake ass designer shoes and no brand sunglasses. That’s a lot of smack talk from someone with crow shit stains covering the back of his jacket. Also, did you stick your hair in a bucket of mayonnaise?”
-……..
-He was so offended lol
-Normally, humans like you cower in fear whenever demons are as much as mentioned because of the whole “I can eat you whole” thing
-And here you are; insulting the Avatar of Greed and one of the princes of Hell himself just because you didn’t like his attitude
-Don’t worry tho, he warms up to you in less than a fucking month simply because you still come to his rescue whenever his brothers start insulting him and wow, look at that, his heart is now combusting on the floor
-“Y’all have no right to criticise Mammon when he has the most self control out of all of you.”
-“Since when does Mammon have any self control? He can’t keep himself from nicking anything that looks shiny.”
-“Motherfucker, I don’t see him trying to choke me to death, respectfully pls shut the fuck up. I don’t want to say I have favourites but if I do, it’s definitely him.”
-While Mammon’s in the background, with hearts instead of pupils in his eyes like ❤️👄❤️
-He doesn’t even mind running around after you anymore (will still complain about it though because your ass is in constant danger and he’s had enough)
-Honestly, you keep starting shit with random demons, some of which are quite powerful mind you, and you don’t back down even when he’s there to step in
-Would low key love to watch you fight one of your classmates at RAD and organise a ticket selling booth for the event but Lucifer will hang him a new one if he does
-So for now, he sticks to baring his teeth at the aggravator in question and you’re there, giving the same demon the middle finger
-The way you sometimes match his energy gets him so hyped up lmao
-“Mammon, did you steal Levi’s money again?”
-“T’s none of her business human. Now go away, shoo!”
-“Bitch, don’t ‘shoo’ me, I ain’t a bird. Now tell me, did you?”
-“…..Why do you ask?”
-“Because a new flavour of instant noodles just got announced, called ‘Super Hell-Sauce Flavour’ and I thought you might be more interested in that than wasting the money on gambling.”
-“….ok but only if you come with me to buy some.”
-This…this is true love right here
Levi:
-Oh no, now there’s two of you
-Why do I feel like his energy would match MC’s almost immediately? Maybe it’s because he spends too much time in his room on the internet like the rest of us do
-“What do you want, you stupid normie?”
-“300…..”
-“….300 what?”
-“300 mangas collected, thousands of episodes of anime watched, over 60 character figurines, plushies, body pillows, merchandise and several posters only to be called a fucking normie by a demon weeb that’s only known me for 10 minutes.”
-Boom, instant friendship
-He becomes attached to you almost immediately and now that he knows how unphased you are by DevilDom, he is seriously worried
-Hell, you’re making him consider going outside his room just to make sure you’re alive and not dead in a ditch somewhere because you decided to get on someone’s nerves that particular day
-Even during the quiz thing, when he almost kills you, you’re just sitting on the floor and awkwardly watching him as he throws a sissy fit
-Levi feels sort of conflicted with you because one one hand you’re good company and he loves having you around, you’re his Henry after all
-But on the other hand, you put yourself in so much danger it makes him paranoid so often to the point where he wants to keep you locked in his room and wrapped in bubble wrap
-Nearly had a heart attack when you almost walked right into a pit of lava like MC???? This isn’t one of his video games???? You’re not gonna respawn if you die????
-Besides all that, he gets a bit jealous of you confidence and your ability to just do whatever without fearing death or consequence
-“MC, how do you do it?”
-“Do what?”
-“How do you go about your life without a care in the world?”
-“I guess I’ll tell you my secret Levi. I’m not like other humans that’s why, I’m just so unique I do things differently.”
-“You sound like a pick me-“
-As long as you’re OK and not injured because of your carelessness, he’s indifferent about your behaviour and will even applaud you for your bravery when it comes to this sort of thing
-“lmao the human exchange student just dumped Solomon’s cooking in the trash while looking him dead in the eye 💀💀💀”
Satan:
-Your attitude towards DevilDom and demons in general kept him entertained, if nothing else
-You rarely seemed to consider how much of a threat that place really is and usually you were just running around, completely ignoring Lucifer’s rules and doing your own thing
-Which, you know, he’s all about
-I can’t say there were no incidents between the two of you
-With his short temper and your tendency to say things without caring about the consequences, there were definitely moments when he might’ve snapped on you
-“MC for goodness sake, what happened to my room?”
-“What do you mean?”
-“It’s an absolute mess! I just told you to bring me my spells and curses book, not mow through everything!”
-“It’s not my fault this place is built like a fucking labyrinth. You should be grateful I went to get it for you at all, I almost tripped and died several times on my way back. Also, you should get a new ladder for your shelves. It did the broken.”
-“MC….”
-“Yes?”
-“You are so lucky I love you.”
-Other than the fact his anger takes over him when things like these happen, he not so subtly encourages you to keep going because seeing Lucifer scowl at your antics gets him wheezing his lungs out
-I like to think Satan would be very impressed, even in the beginning, at the amount of nonchalance you can radiate at times
-I mean, you sure as hell don’t see it often and he loves how unpredictable you are more often than not
-If anything, he should probably thank you-idk how, but his patience has increased significantly every since you got here and he appreciates having some more control of his emotions
-“I’m gonna go put oil in Lucifer’s shoes.”
-“Do you have a death wish?”
-“Satan, I am old enough to make my own decisions and I concluded that this action is necessary.”
-“Necessary for what?”
-“Raising everyone’s morale! All of you seemed to feel down lately so I thought this would be fun for everybody!”
-“Except Lucifer, right?”
-“Except Lucifer. He grounded me from my D.D.D like I’m a fucking teenager who needs to be supervised-pssshht, I’m the most responsible one here.”
-“Yes clearly.”
-“Goodbye dear Satan, I may die today. But it’s for the greater good! (Dramatic exit with sound effects)”
-“WAIT MC!”
-“(pops head back in) yes?”
-“May I offer you my assistance?”
-You’re basically taking turns pranking his brothers and it’s hilarious
-Satan is not too worried about your well being simply because he knows his siblings and him are always going to be nearby to save you if you pull something stupid again
-Even so, he checks up on you throughout the day; just to make sure
-“Where were you?”
-“Running from a bunch of demons. Who wanted to go munchy crunchy on me, I assume.”
-“……”
-“Either that or people here are a lot friendlier than originally expected.”
-You can be such a handful and it really tests him, especially when he’s angry enough to begin with
-But despite your amazing talent at either getting completely lost around Hell, purposely walking into a prohibited place just because you felt like it or riling up others with how blunt you are, he still cares about you deeply
-You may be a pain the ass, but you’re his pain in the ass <3
Asmo:
-He should’ve known something was up with this particular human when you stood there, completely calm and collected, while Beel salivated at the thought of eating you on your first day
-Asmo just brushed it off for a while but it kept happening???
-The first time Lucifer ever told you off, you really went and said “Or what? Are you going to eat me? If so, you can go ahead and start with-“
-He came to your rescue and covered your mouth before you got to finish and before Lucifer unleashed his wrath on to everyone in that house
-“OOPSIE! I think MC has been spending too much time with me. Sorry Lucifer, we gotta run now! We have a party to attend, don’t we MC darling?”
-“You mean the one hosted by the guy that tried to kill me because I shoved into him on the hallway at school and then proceeded to tell him to go fuck himself right back into whatever hell hole he was born in before you came and charmed our way out of it?”
-“Yes.”
-“Ah OK. “
-You’re tiring for sure but you’re not exactly unlikeable
-You have a certain charm hanging about you that Asmo loves
-“I almost died like…30 minutes ago.”
-“WAIT WHAT?? WHY?? WHAT HAPPENED-MC ARE YOU OK???”
-“Yeah, I almost drank some poison today because someone told me it was water. It smelt off though so I didn’t.”
-“….”
-“Anyway, I got you this bracelet on my way home.”
-He really does wish you would take things a bit more seriously
-This is your life on the line, you know? What would he do if you died?
-“MC, you’re not immortal, you can die so much more easily than I can, you know that right???”
-“I don’t care.”
-“Well I do! And you should too….”
-A lot of people don’t see past his vanity tbh, because he can be such a caring person towards the people he loves
-The amount of videos he has of you appearing to be completely calm while pure chaos is descending in the background is pretty impressive
-Every time he uses his charm on you to try and get you to commit his sin, it just doesn’t work???? For some reason???? And even if it’s just with simple, innocent affection for now, he is determined to tempt you into it
-“MC~gimme a hug!”
-“But that’s social interaction and I don’t support it- do you have a charger for my D.D.D by any chance?
-Or at least die trying to ig
-Asmo loves having you around but you’re giving him wrinkles and that’s not okay >:(
Beel:
-The moment he realised how carefree you actually were, he sort of started checking up with you quite frequently throughout the day
-It’s his way of protecting you but if he could, he would follow you around all the time
-Becomes your body guard because you may not care enough about your safety but he certainly does so get ready to be carried everywhere
-You will not get hurt nor will anyone mess with you if he has a say in it and let me tell you, he does
-Thing is, his brothers mostly know him for being slightly dense in some aspects of day to day life
-He’s not perceptive of things that don’t involve food or his loved ones
-And because you most definitely are a loved one of his, he does notice how careless you are really often
-And it scares, rather worries, him because DevilDom is an incredibly dangerous place-even with all the precautions they had taken when you came
-“MC get down, you could fall.”
-“But Beel, look-I’m finally taller than everyone else! Taller than you even! Hey, should I do a backflip?”
-He has no idea why you thought jumping from 60 meter high cliff into a small river of squashed demon blood was a good idea but he wasn’t going to risk anything just because you felt like showing off your diving skills
-Proceeds to carry you away, completely unfazed
-In this case, I feel like Beel is not someone who gets bothered by the horrible things happening around there either
-As long as he has food and his family is safe and happy then he’s also happy, as mentioned above
-But he knows he’s alright with DevilDom because he’s been living here for centuries now
-A bit curious as to why you’re so unbothered
-And even more curious as to why you weren’t terrified of him transforming in his demon form after he lost control when he found out you ate his pudding
-Or more like Mammon did and pushed the blame on you
-“YOU. ATE. MY. PUDDING!”
-“Beel I love you but if you did not just see Mammon shoving the damn container in my mouth two seconds prior to this, then you might need glasses.”
-He apologised to you later for it but even so, you didn’t seem to mind like at all and he didn’t really understand why
-Unless you end up explaining why exactly you feel so indifferent about your life being in potential danger, he won’t really pry
-But now he has even more reason to follow you around like a lost puppy
-Since it’s clear you don’t really care about protecting yourself
-So now it’s his job to do it
-MC protection squad? Mostly Beel and Mammon
-ahhh he cute
Belphie:
-Oh
-You piss him off so much
-He’s trying to have his moment, you know?
-Finally getting that glimmer of satisfaction after killing a human as a way to avenge his sister’s death
-Trying his hardest to make it as miserable as possible because he has so much rage in him, he needs you to suffer
-“Harder Daddy-“
-“Oh fuck off.”
-Nah but for real, what the fuck MC
-Why does he even bother, he feels like he should be sleeping instead of dealing with your bullshit
-Even afterwards, when your future self shows up and he tries to kill you again, you look more thoughtful than irritated???
-Lucifer and Beel are literally holding him back from doing another Chocky on you and you’re standing there, looking at him with your eyebrows raised
-“Hey Belphie, I have a quick question. I know you’re trying to kill me and everything but do you like the colour blue?”
-“HUH??!?!”
-“It’s a simple yes or no question Belphie. Do. You. Like. Blue?”
-“WHAT DOES IT MATTER???!!!”
-“BELPHAGOUR, AVATAR OF SLOTH-YES OR NO, JUST FUCKING ANSWER!”
-“YES! FUCK YOU!”
-“Ah ok thanks. I like blue too :)”
-????????????
-Pls he felt like sticking his foot down your throat
-As of late, he’s kind of glad he didn’t manage to scare you away that day and that he didn’t traumatise you or something
-At the time, he was mad because he didn’t understand why you weren’t scared but now he just wants to make it up to you
-“You didn’t deserve any of that. I’m sorry MC, I won’t blame you if you decide to stay away from me now.”
-“Stfu dipshit, what’s gotten you so depressed? Did you have another fight with Beel? I told you not to eat the last slice of cake.”
-“Rude ass, I was trying to apologise for my past mistakes-let me repent will you?”
-“Said no demon ever. Now let’s go hang out you emo bitch.”
-Y’all vibe together on a spiritual level once that shit gets sorted out
-But he’s kinda scared you might pull out a knife on him ngl
-Obviously, you’re still annoying as fuck with that indifferent attitude of yours but he can live with it
-He appreciates the fact that you’re not scared of him, even after what he’s done
Diavolo:
-Ah yes, the future King of DevilDom himself
-He’s very enthusiastic about the idea of you having fun this year…..and to keep you alive….
-He, of course, expected a range of reactions from you when he first summoned you here
-None of which were “Ok but could you not have given me a heads up? Before the whole teleportation thing? I face-planted your onto marvellously polished the floor and now I think I lost even more brain cells than before.”
-He felt so bad gagajajahahwgehhsb
-He apologised for bringing you out here without any warning like that and then proceeded to introduce you to everyone
-Diavolo is actually kind of relieved to see you’re handling everything pretty well
-He thought that maybe DevilDom was too much for a human to deal with
-Meeting Barbatos also went incredibly smooth
-“Barbatos? The one that cleans the floors right? Big fan of your work, I could eat off the floor of the main hall.”
-He’s so glad to see you getting along with everyone and not getting intimidated by the brothers
-It gets him excited thinking about how the exchange program is gonna work and all three realms will be united
-But he’s not stupid so don’t think he’ll allow you to stumble around, getting up to all sorts of mischief
-He always has someone watching you because he would hate to see you die, despite being pretty fond of your carefree attitude
-“MC, please be careful. Most demons here aren’t all that nice.”
-“Aye aye Captain.”
-He fears that many demons would take your indifference as a challenge and try to assert dominance or something by kidnapping you
-As far as creatures of hell go, they love installing fear in people
-So he always keeps an extra eye open for you
-And he’ll be there to help you if something goes wrong
-But other than that, he’s pretty chill as well and he finds you so hilarious, it’s been a while since he’s seen someone as eccentric and dramatic as Mammon and Asmo
-Idk what else to add here, Diavolo is very accepting and as long as you don’t get hurt, he’s glad you can get used to your new surroundings so easily
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Al~
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