Still Babygirl To Me.

how must the Dick -> Jason Robin switch have looked to the Gotham Rogues. it's not as if they did a formal 'attention, Robin has quit his job and will now be operating as Nightwing' announcement. like after a certain point it must have become like a Known Thing that periodically Batman gets new sidekicks. but that first changeover must have messed w people's heads right??

like. you are a B-list Gotham Rogue. You haven't seen Robin in months. You've asked around and no-one else in the circles you move in has seen him either. You're starting to get worried but you aren't sure if you have the kind of relationship with the Batman where it would be appropriate to ask after his sidekick's wellbeing. Every time he shows up Robin-less you get progressively more stressed out.

its hc time again. adding onto the popular hc of akito being talented at art and ena being talented at singing, i imagine the type of sibling they wanted was reversed, too.

ena always wanted an older sister, someone who was mature, responsible, and caring; someone who would offer her advice, guidance, and a shoulder to lean on when she was struggling or needed help.

instead, she was the older sister. and yet, she was nothing like the type of sibling she wanted or wanted to be. she was harsh and irritable, childish and prone to throwing tantrums. she couldn't even solve her own issues, let alone help her little brother with anything.

akito always wanted a younger brother, someone who was upbeat, admiring, and supportive; someone who would look up to him and be inspired by him; someone who would think of him as a role model to aspire to be.

instead, he was the younger brother. and yet, he was nothing like the type of sibling he wanted or wanted to be. he was rude and cynical, critical and averse to praising others directly. he didn't even have it in him to love himself, let alone show his sister he admired her.

they were stuck with each other, stuck with the kind of sibling that the other wanted but couldnt have. they were stuck with themselves, stuck with the image of what kind of person they could have been, what they should have been.

but in the end, it really wasnt so bad. though ena had a quick temper and easily lashed out, she was also observant and attentive, always stubbornly making sure that her brother was alright and looking after him. though akito was blunt and had a tough, aggressive exterior, he was also thoughtful and patient, always accompanying his sister when she needed it and tried to show his appreciation of her.

sometimes, ena and akito still think of how the person they never ended up being, how they never truly embodied the kind and supportive individual they so desperately wanted in their life. but then, they're reminded that that was only what they wanted, not what their sibling wanted. they're reminded of how much they love their sibling, and how much their sibling loves them. and if their sibling can love still love them despite all their flaws and imperfections, that maybe, just maybe, it would be alright for them to love themselves like that, too.

So for members of bdsm Dungeons, it's a rule that you don't approach other members if you see them on public for privacy reasons. They might not want people knowing they're a freak.

That said, it's normal to make friends in that space who you hang out with, outside of kink stuff. When that happens and people asked where I met my friend, my go-to line was "Spin-class," which is a very funny joke if you know me even a little. Very not my scene.

Well, funnily enough, while I was working at a homeless shelter, we had a very similar rule because of the homeless stigma. If a guest from the Shelter sees you outside of work, you don't acknowledge or approach them. They can approach you, but you don't tell whoever you're with where you know them. The guest gets to decide if they want to share that info.

Smash cut to me being out with a friend I met at the dungeon a very long time ago. I bump into a guest from the shelter who approaches me to chat. My friend asks how I know the guest, and without thinking, I blurt out "spin class" before remembering that's my go to lie for how I ment dungeon friends. These two proceed to have a conversation, neither fully understood.

Friend: ooohhhh okay i get it. Spin class! Me too. Stopped taking that class a while ago tho.

Guest. Oh for real? That's sick man, good for you! You got a good set up now?

Friend: The best!! I've taken up wood working so my furniture is all custom. Got plenty of space to do "spin" at home. It's coming together.

Guest: Hell yeah brother!!!

Friend: was really good to have my own space during the rona, but man it's lonely! I kinda miss the group dynamics.

Guest: Yeah, i heard that from my homie when he got out of "Spin class!" But it's for the best.

Friend: it can be, but its not for everybody. Can be safer to Spin in a group.

Guest: i know that. Lost a few homie to "spinning" alone. At least at the "class" you got other eyes on you.

Friend: I'm sorry to hear that! You know some elements of "Spinning" are risky but you never think anyone would get hurt. So, my buddy here still a real hard ass for safety?

Guest: oh man you dont even know. They revamped our whole fire escape plan.

Friend: Oh shit! They did that back when i was in Spin class too!

Guest: still improving the system i guess.

Friend: they still keep a bunch of robes outside in a shed so people who get out can cover up?

Guest: Yes!!!

Friend: Did you know it's their fault we have a 30 second rule!

Guest: Damn really!?! Makes sense tho, if there's a fire you gotta get out fast!

Friend: Yeah, I Never gave it much thought before they brought it up, but yeah the last thing you want is a fire when you're all tired up!

Guest: Yeah, that's true. I didn't know they came up with the rule, tho. I do like having the space between the beds clear...

Friend: Yeah it's so annoying when people block the path with their shit.

Guest: Yeah there's not enough space between beds for people to be hording shit.

Friend: Yeah! I loved that they always got people to keep their area clear.

Guest: not gonna lie i hate being told to clean up but it is better that way.

Friend: Yeah... haha.

Guest: well it was nice chatting with you brother.

Friend: you too, man! See ya around!

Guest: see ya!

Me:

[ The Cannibal's Delight. ] [ The Lone Monarch. ]

two sticker sheets coming to my shop later this month!

bluesky

he's so in love!!!!

also enjoy angel and husk dancing lol

Remus: We’re best friends, of course I play with his hair.

Sirius: We’re best friends, of course we share the same bed all the time.

Remus: We’re best friends, of course he put his head in my lap when he’s tired and I refuse to move until he wakes up.

Sirius: We’re best friends, of course we steal each other’s clothes because it makes us feel safe.

Remus: We’re best friends, of course we share cigarettes. And plates of food. And a toothbrush.

Sirius: We’re best friends, of course I have dreams about him.

Remus: We’re best friends, of course I get jealous when he dates people.

Sirius: We’re best friends, of course I smell him in my Amortentia.

Remus: We’re best friends, of course I want to kiss him all the time.

Sirius: We’re best friends, of course I want to suck his-

James: JUST FUCKING DATE ALREADY!

i always forget my grandma used to be a clown so it caught me the fuck off guard when she saw this

and no hesitation saying “oh it’s that creepy clown- oh he’s drinking that’s against clown code”

I fucking can't right now guys-

"Dabi doesn’t like it, that he’s being treated like something untouchable. He’s not the untouchable one in this partnership. He’s the mud at the bottom of Hawks’ plinth, and Hawks’ determination to respect his boundaries is starting to grate on his nerves."

link to the fic here :)