Nuts And Bolts And Nutty Bolts

So many interests, so little time

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Who TF is Nutty Bolts?

Figured I'd make a quick little introduction because I'm bored and feel like it could be useful. I don't really have an online name/persona, but feel free to call me Bolts or Nutty Bolts (because I know my username is long as hell). This stuff is subject to change, if it does then I'll try and keep this post updated

Firstly: Important Information

I'm not currently accepting DMs, but please feel free to interact with my posts via likes, comments and reblogs!

While this blog isn't explicitly adult, the person running it is not a minor. Content warnings will be included wherever necessary

Tagging Guide

Since I don't know when my interests will change, I've decided to use a tagging system rather than listing fandoms I'm into. This gives broader tags which are less likely to change. Of course, if they do, I'll update here asap

#nutsboltsandnattering: This tag will be used if I ever feel like having a ramble. I'll try and keep it light and fun since I don't want it to turn into a vent tag, and may accompany another tag

#nutsboltsandpaintpots: Used for anything I make myself (artwork, moodboards etc). This may accompany other tags

#nutsandboltsgaming: A tag for game-related content

#nutsandboltsmusic: A tag for content related to music artists I enjoy

#nutsandboltswatches: A tag for content relating to visual media (film, TV, Youtube etc)

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Ella Bergen x Arwen Headcanons

This goes out to all three fans of the Dark Of The Moon musical (and OG play that I still need to read) because these two will not leave my brain (NOTE: Since I wasn't able to catch the musical, I have no idea how accurate the characterization is - hence why they're quite vague)

⚠️CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR DARK OF THE MOON⚠️

It started with Ella trying to communicate with witches, and Arwen deliberately trying to scare her off. When Ella responds with excitement instead of fear, Arwen is immediately fascinated by her

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The more they talk, the less Ella is concerned about finding a witch, and moreso about finding her witch. The offerings she gives feel more tailored to what she feels Arwen would like. And Arwen gives little tokens in return, which Ella keeps in a box under her bed

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Instead of showing herself, Arwen makes her presence known. Ella might feel a hand brush against her shoulderblades, or a voice leaning closer to her. She probably also visits Ella in her dreams

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When Arwen first told Ella her name in a dream, Ella started using it immediately. Sometimes, Arwen would pretend not to hear it just so she could hear her say it again

The first time they see each other in the flesh is when The Conjur Man reveals the witches to the townsfolk at the end of the show

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Arwen is fascinated by the most random things. The way Ella's lips quirk before she smiles, the way her eyes squint when she peers into darkness, Arwen notices the tiniest details

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Ella teaches Arwen about human history and customs, Arwen has... opinions on a lot of them, and Ella always fondly laughs a little at her rebuttals

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Arwen gived Ella liberation, Ella gives Arwen stability

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Floyd is supportive. They need at least one ally for god sake! My first thought was that Ella and Floyd use their relationship as a lavender marriage. Whether Floyd is also gay or just wants to support Ella, I can't decide

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I think Ella and Floyd are genuinely close. Maybe she (or both of them) mistook deep friendship for love, but regardless they'll always have each others backs

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John is also 100% for them. Especially after he lost Barbara Allen, he does everything in his power to protect them

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Somebody said about Ella joining the coven, and I genuinely love this idea! Because Ella would definitely be more enthusiastic about being a witch than Arwen would be about being human

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Dark Of The Moon fans weigh in

I have a ship concept and I need y'all to tell me if I'm crazy

I wasn't able to see the musical, so I'm only going off the little snippets I've got from the songs + recounts from other sources that did see it

Promise not to judge too hard....

YES IT'S ARWEN X ELLA OK HEAR ME OUT

From what I've gathered:

Arwen is the most sympathetic towards the humans

Ella is aware that witches exist

They apparently have a scene together, but I don't know what happens

Something something Ella tries to communicate with the witches via a séance or whatever something something Arwen decides to mess with her and scare her but Ella's just like "wait OMG I was right" and keeps trying something something Arwen finally shows herself and they keep meeting something something slow-burn forbidden love something something or psychos//xual thriller if that fits better something something their love has to be hidden because, even if Arwen was a human, they couldn't be together

Can someone that's actually seen the show tell me if I'm cooking or if I need to be dragged out of the kitchen before I ruin the broth OK thanks xoxo

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⚠️ SPOILERS FOR OPERATION MINCEMEAT ⚠️

Apparently the real Hester Leggatt was born in 1905, and was therefore a child during WW1

So she was too young to have had a fiancée, let alone one that died during the war

Therefore, the only logical conclusion is that Dear Bill was nothing more than a carefully organized plot to emotionally torture the audience

Because why would you give us so much chaos and whimsy, only to drop one of the SADDEST SONGS IN MODERN MUSICAL THEATRE HISTORY during THE FIRST ACT!?

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Pov: you ask a lesbian who is her favorite character from interview with the vampire

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LITERALLY my two favourite characters in the show btw

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Random Strat/The Lost Headcanons

I've been thinking about these guys a lot, and I have way too many ideas about the aging/lack thereof when it comes to The Lost

The mutation doesn't just impact aging, it can also impact internal rhythms in the body

EXAMPLE: Their adrenaline is constantly spiked, which is why Strat is always moving and running around, he needs an outlet for his energy. If he stands still for too long, he's prone to fainting and/or seizures

This also means that emotions can be felt a lot more intensely

It also messes with their REM cycle, so The Lost often find themselves awake at strange hours of the day/night

Tink, due to having a "mutation of a mutation", has stronger symptoms. They're borderline nocturnal, and struggles to keep hold of their stronger emotions - which can lead to them becoming overwhelmed

Strat also has a mutation of a mutation, but nobody realizes. It's given him a rare form of aphasia, which is why he speaks in poetry and metaphors. He can't help it, but his thoughts end up translating differently

Which is why he gets frustrated when people look at him like he's crazy. He knows what he wants to say, it just doesn't come out the way it is in his head

Their names are fake. They decided what to name themselves when they came together and created The Lost, as a way of leaving their past lives behind them

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For those asking where the concert hall is

HEAR ME OUT!!

In the overview, they only mentioned the shops that are completely new

They didn't mention the food shop or clothes shop because they're already in the old game

CONCERT HALL COULD STILL BE HAPPENING

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Thoughts on Season 1 of Buffy The Vampire Slayer (VERY minor spoilers)

Because I've finally started watching it after way too long

1 + 2. Welcome To The Hellmouth + The Harvest

Putting them together since it's a two-parter

I also don't have much to say about them individually

Buffy and Willow's friendship is so sweet

Really fun way to kick off the show

Totally unrelated, but Cordelia's actress has such a cool name

3. Witch

This might just end up being one of my favourites in the series

The premise is so cool, and was executed perfectly

Kinda wish the Big Bad was a reoccurring character

The whole thing was just perfect

Giles might actually be my favourite character so far

4. Teacher's Pet

Teacher x student in romance? Icky. But here, it's valid, because it's rightfully meant to be creepy

I thought you guys were over-exaggerating when everyone collectively hated on Xander. But no. I understand

Why is he here other than to get into trouble so that the others have to swoop in and save him?????

5. Never Kill A Boy On The First Date

Pretty decent, I don't remember much

XANDER, IT'S BEEN 5 EPISODES. I GET THAT YOU HAVE A THING FOR BUFFY, BUT THIS IS GETTING ANNOYING NOW

6. The Pack

The premise is SO COOL, but ONCE AGAIN the gang have to pick up the pieces after Xander makes a stupid error

The song they play when the bullies + Xander are slow-motion walking through the campus actually goes hard

Overall, I really liked it

7. Angel

Had to skip THAT scene with Angel and Buffy because it's weird on SO many levels

Xander.... /neg

Great to see Darla again, her character's really cool

8. I, Robot... You, Jane

Oh Giles, my glorious King

A very good commentary on internet safety

OH LOOK! XANDER ISN'T THE ONE SCREWING UP FOR ONCE

No hate to Willow though, much love my angel

Jenny Calendar is such a cool character, the whole techo-pagan aspect is really interesting and I hope they dive into it more at some point

9. The Puppet Show

Nicholas Brendon is actually so funny, it sucks that his comedic timing is wasted on a character like Xander

Oh Joyce how I love you

GILES AND CORDELIA I'M GIGGLING

Not sure why Xander's making fun of Buffy saying she was harassed by the dummy, considering the amount of insane stuff they've all witnessed. Compared to that, the dummy actually sounds somewhat predictable

10. Nightmares

Cordelia's is so funny

There's an Avengers episode (NOT the superhero films, the detective series from the 60s) with a similar premise to this one if anyone's interested

Personally, if I was going to make a self-insert, I wouldn't make them so detestable but that's just me

Giles bringing the girl flowers in hospital we love a gentleman

These Buffy-fake-out-deaths kind of lose their impact when you know the show is 7 seasons long and Sarah Michelle Geller is in every single one

"I failed, it was my duty to protect you" GILES NO

This episode was so GOOD

11. Out Of Mind, Out Of Sight

Being the only person that isn't in on the joke in a friend group is actually the worst feeling in the world I hope Buffy gets compensation

I love Willow, she's doing her best

I feel like I haven't shown enough appreciation for Buffy herself. She's such an icon, and her cherry skirt + red coat in this episode is adorable

It sucks that most of Angel's development seems to have been expositional dialogue, because now he's kind of boring. He might get better as the show goes on though

WE GOT MORE DEPTH TO CORDELIA!! Her development isn't complete but it's starting!!

THAT FINAL SHOT OF WHAT THEY'RE LEARNING????? This episode could easily be a show in its own right

12. Prophecy Girl

Xander's would LOVE the r/incels forum, he's so gross

GOD DAMN IT NICHOLAS BRENDON WHY IS YOUR LINE DELIVERY SO PERFECT?! I go from hating Xander to giggling

LOVELY to see Jenny again

This show has the most realistic depiction of The Chosen One I've ever seen. Yeah, she's a badass that has funny quips and great fashion, but she's still just a kid. Of course she's going to have moments where she's scared and starts to panic

Joyce not knowing what's going on in her daughter's world but still trying to support her and be there for her >>>>>>>

GILES WAS LITERALLY READY TO GO TO WAR AGAINST SUPERNATURAL BEINGS TO KEEP BUFFY ALIVE

The shot of Buffy in her prom dress, holding a crossbow, while standing in the alleyway has to be one of the coolest shots of the season

CORDELIA THE ICON YOU ARE

Final Thoughts: I have no idea why it took me so long to actually watch this show (especially considering I really like vampire media), I'm loving it so much! Particularly excited to start season 2 since I know that's when a certain leather-clad vampire comes in, and he's kind of the reason I wanted to watch it in the first place

Character Ranking

Rupert Giles

Cordelia Chase

Willow Rosenberg

Angel

Xander Harris

Overall Ranking

Nightmares

The Witch

Out Of Mind, Out Of Sight

I, Robot... You, Jane

The Pack

The Puppet Show

Prophecy Girl

The Harvest

Welcome To The Hellmouth

Teacher's Pet

Never Kill A Boy On The First Date

Angel

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CONCEPT: Deaf/HOH!Strat

I'm once again appealing to the 2 Bat Out Of Hell musical fans BUT HEAR ME OUT (also, SPOILERS FOR BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL)

For this concept, I imagine him signing and speaking. But, it could work with him having a "voice" (a la Deaf West)

The reason nobody understands his "hot Summer night" speech is because he doesn't say it - he just signs it

On the second time he says it to Raven, she speaks along with his signing, and carries it on while signing - because she learned it to communicate with him

When Tink dies, they sign the line "am I still your best friend", showing that they tried to learn for him as well

By I Would Do Anything For Love, the rest of the Lost are signing as well

BONUS: During Heaven Can Wait, instead of writing Strat's name in her journal, Raven keeps trying to finger-spell it

There's just something so poignant about people initially taking for granted the fact Strat can lip-read/communicate with them vs actively learning his language and understanding him the way he wants to be understood

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If you've played Strat (Bat Out Of Hell) you could play St. Jimmy (American Idiot)

If you've played St. Jimmy you could play Audrey II (Little Shop Of Horrors)

If you've played Audrey II you could play Khashoggi (We Will Rock You)

If you've played Khashoggi you could play Frank N Furter (Rocky Horror Show)

If you've played Frank N Furter you could play Falco (Bat Out Of Hell)

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This is so incredibly niche but HEAR ME OUT..........

OK, so I'm not sure if the venn diagram of people that have seen/listen to the American Idiot musical, people that listen to We Will Rock You, and people that listen to the Bat Out Of Hell musical has any overlap, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did

ANYWAY I have this concept that I haven't been able to stop thinking about for ages and I'm throwing it out there on the off-chance that SOMEBODY gets a kick out of it

St. Jimmy, Strat, and Galileo as housemates

I have so many silly ideas and I'm tempted to make a post, but I'm undecided. Just... imagine the pure CHAOS, I fear Galileo would have to step in as the voice of reason just to handle Jimmy and Strat's antics

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Coloured + uncoloured versions

It really pains me that Keyes is so overlooked within the fandom. Not only is her character design gorgeous, but her VA has such a beautiful voice and her route is so well-written!

So... here is some Keyes fanart to rectify the sheer lack of it

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Coloured + uncoloured version

I remember coming across @cheesecrisp and their Jerry x Penelope fanart and they've been living in my head rent free ever since which meant I had to draw them!

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SETLIST AND COVER FOR UNDER THE COVERS IV HAS BEEN CONFIRMED

POWER OF LOVE?????? ALONE?????? CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING????? DON'T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME)????? I'M SO READY FOR THIS

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UNDER THE COVERS 4 TEASER

IT'S PINK OMG I'M SO EXCITED!!

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Another Green Day Song Link

Christian (Christian's Inferno) is St. Jimmy's older brother

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Random Thought About Goodnight Adeline

Am I the only one that feels like Goodnight Adeline (from Saviours) reminds them of Whatsername?

Like they reunited years after the events of American Idiot, and JOS is promising to get clean for her so they can, at the very least, be friends again

Or maybe I'm just delusional, who knows?