❝ we feel cold , but we don't mind it , because we will not come to harm .
and if we wrapped up against the cold , we wouldn't feel other things , like the bright tingle of the stars ,
or the music of the aurora ,
or best of all the silky feeling of moonlight on our skin .
it's worth being cold for that . ❞
dani didn’t want to wait any longer, the excitement bubbling up inside of her stomach and almost boiling out. the clayton woman moves to stand beside her wife, taking her hands in her own as she speaks. ❝ jamie… ❞ her voice is soft and full of love. her eyes shining brightly as she looks over her wife’s features, taking in just how beautiful she was. dani takes a moment to suck in a deep breath before dropping down to her knee. the girl reaches into her purse, pulling out a little black box, a smile plastered onto her features. ❝ jamie taylor, you make me the happiest woman in the entire universe and i love you more and more everyday. i couldn’t imagine life or the..after life without you. i’m completely, totally, and madly in love with you. i was hoping you’d do me the honors of…taking my hand in marriage again and becoming my wife again. ❞
her eyes had been focused elsewhere when her name was called , humming in response but not making any attempt to look elsewhere until she felt the shift from the other next to her . confusion masked jamie’s features as she finally turned towards her wife , audibly gasping at the visual of her wife on her knee - something she hadn’t experienced the first time around . shaking her head from side to side , jamie allowed a bright smile to form on her face as she gripped tightly onto dani’s hand , nodding her head without any hesitation . ‘‘ how ----- stupid must you be to think i would say no ? of course i would love to marry you again , poppins . ’’ she said breathlessly , the smile actually hurting her cheeks as she pulls dani up , hands cupping her wife’s face . ‘‘ i ----- really forking love you , dani clayton . ’’ she said , a few tears forming in her eyes from the happiness her body couldn’t handle internally .
“It would be a rather strange form of torture.” He hummed in agreement. “I liked In Other Worlds, getting to hear her take on things was pretty interesting. Oryx and Crake was pretty great too.” He wasn’t overly familiar with the rest of her work, but he could see why others would like Atwood’s work. “I guess the classics are still around for a reason. No matter how many people complain they’re outdated, they still read them.”
‘‘ strange but it would work well . ’’ beck commenting , finally pulling her gaze away from the book shelf that was tall enough to go through the roof of the library back home . ‘‘ people wouldn’ t even see it as torture , which would be the point . ’’ she said with a shrug of her shoulder with a smile on her lips . ‘‘ some classics are named such but don’t live up to the hype . i never enjoyed wuthering heights - i found the main characters incredibly stubborn for no reason . ’’
“Bamboo plants, peace lilies, succulents… Plants that were easy to grow indoors. She was more of an… eclectic person, than someone who liked to stick to one thing.” The words said fondly even if they could come across as slightly judgmental. There were people who’d probably raise eyebrows at how mismatched things could be in their apartment, but he’d always loved it. It’s what homey was to him, things that had a story behind them, no matter how much people could argue they clashed. “It does seem like something you need a lot of patience for. I never understood people who thought gardening was more of a lazy hobby. If you didn’t need to look after them so much, I’m guessing there would be a lot less dead plants around. Do you think they can die here? Technically they’re living things too.”
as she’s looking at him , she can’t but question if any of her siblings were the same . would her brothers have become less aggressive ? would they have forgotten about her or how she had to step up to take care of them at a young age ? were they provided a home that was better than the disaster she was handed before she was forced behind bars for providing ? shaking her head slightly to clear her mind , she nodded for him to follow as she entered the green house . ‘‘ you’ll find more lilies & things outside but there’s a girl who works here that enjoys these . ’’ jamie commented as she stopped in front of a large area within the greenhouse that was designated for succulent plants . ‘‘ it’s a lot of work but it can be rewarding & if your aunt enjoyed things as such --- you’re welcome to help out . ’’ she mused , finally looking at peter with a hint of a smile tugging at her lips . ‘‘ just don’t fork anything up . my plants don’t die . ’’
“Yeah, it was us against the world growing up. Did you have any siblings?” Even out of the siblings she knew, she and Lizzie had been rather unique. But Josie put that down to being the last two people in their coven as well as sisters. Nodding at the other’s answer, it always stung a little seeing younger people around the good place. People who had so much to give to the world, to have that stolen from them. “Did you have a short list of places you liked? Fashion school always seemed so interesting, I couldn’t do it, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t appreciate what others came up with.”
there is a sigh of jealousy , although deep down ronnie is aware that she’s grateful she wasn’t given siblings . she wouldn’t wish that upbringing upon anyone . ‘‘ nope , lone kid over here . i’m sure you could tell . people tend to blame my spoiled nature on being an only child but i’m sure i would have been spoiled either way . ’’ she mused with a shrug , smiling towards the other as they began to walk in unison . she wasn’t sure where they were heading but it was nice to have company with someone who wasn’t mentally hating themselves for being around veronica . ‘‘ most of the schools i looked at were in new york . i grew up there & i didn’t have much ---- reason to stay where i was . fashion doesn’t consist of book smarts , & i was never the best with school . ’’
EVEN THOUGH LIFE WAS pretty close to perfect, meredith still found a way to drink away all her seemingly nonexistent problems. unfortunately, without cristina or alex there to accompany her, that predicament might have been an incredibly lonely one. thankfully, she’d met stefan, one of the only people currently in her life who didn’t know an overly detailed history of her life back on earth. even better, he didn’t ask nor did he seem to care or want to know. it’s perhaps one of the reasons why she enjoys hanging out with him so much. the casual excitement is evident as she strolls into the bar that evening, hands stuffed into her pockets as she approaches the table. “ hey, that was one time. ” she retorts as she slides into the seat opposite of him, lips already twisting into a small smile. “ and anyway, you had fun, didn’t you ? ”
there were many people within the good place that reminded stefan of past friendship - but meredith was lexi in another form . the drinking , the teasing , the inability to find the other attractive even though they both knew they were . it was as if meredith was handed to him on a silver platter because lexi had found peace before the good place was formed . or at least that was how stefan was evaluating the situation . lexi was probably the best person that stefan could have ever met , it would be illogical to not have her within the good place . once mer was in sight , his thoughts fluttered to the back of his mind for safe keeping , knowing that the conversations with mer were light . they didn’t focus on the bad things that shaped them into individuals ; stupid tactic when you’re dead . ‘‘ it doesn’t matter how many times it’s happened , it happened ! ’’ he said with a booming chuckle , taking a sip of his beer . ‘‘ not ------- the point i was trying to make meredith . ’’
❝ i was happy. with you and whatever it was that we had. whether that was…well, fork it doesn’t matter !! ❞ she’s growing annoyed with herself now. annoyed with the feelings that she holds and so desperately wants to disappear in this moment. arms are thrown up in defeat before tightly crossing over the vampire’s chest. she felt small and a worlds away from everything. her head was pounding and tears had already begun to roll down cheeks - - something she hadn’t really had trouble with in quite a while. a sigh exits lips, jessica wiping her eyes quickly. ❝ i’m sorry i just can’t..pretend i don’t like you like that. ❞
he wants to reach out , force her to understand she deserved better & that he loved her as much as he could . why couldn’t that be enough ? he had enough on his plate --- not belonging here being number one of that list . that should have been enough to prove that he wouldn’t be good enough for her . taking a breath , he nodded his head , closing his eyes momentarily to handle the tears that were moving down her cheeks . tears he helped form - something he had promised himself to never let happen . ‘‘ stop apologizing , jess . i’m not mad . this isn’t your fault , alright ? ’’
although he feels gravely about the situation at hand , anakin allows a smile to quickly warp his features . he had always bee amused by the family-like connection he shared with the woman , in ways , it reminded him of the bond with ahsoka . a sister-like one . but in a way , jamie seemed to give anakin a much harsher truth when it came to his questions , she was right in saying that she did not share the feeling of intimidation that many felt in his presence – confirmed solely on the fact that she never failed to crash his ego when an opportunity arose . – anakin did not mind as much as he had in the being , it provided an outlook he often REALLY needed . arms resting over his chest , the man had rolled his eyes – having expected such a response . “ i am haunted by the memory of her leaving , etched with a scorching marker in my mind – i cannot rid myself of it . how could something so easily change ? yet remain unspoken ? she cast me away , denied any connection between her and i , between our children and then to arrive here and all has become null . it just does not make any sense . i chose to respect her decision by removing myself from the picture , but in doing so it has created even more tension . has she mentioned anything about it ? i feel lost . ”
despite the closeness that came with anakin , they never had a conversation so deep & filled with emotion before , causing jamie to almost close up , not wanting to show her ability to be vulnerable in situations . but the longer she let her hues lock on anakin , she could physically sense the panic that was wafting off his skin . the thought of being stuck in the afterlife with the love of your life & not vice versa is one thing ---- having to live out that afterlife with worries that the other is settling was another . jamie wouldn’t be able to live with herself if she ever found out that dani was simply settling in their relationship because it was familiar . ‘‘ look ---- i’m an expert on leaving people & when i look at padme , i don’t see the look that would indicate she isn’t happy , ani . i think your dreams or memories are playing with you . ’’ she mused , trying to be as sincere as she could be in that moment . it wasn’t a total lie - she was an expert of lacking commitment , at least before dani came along . ‘‘ if you want to know what she’s saying i’m the wrong person to ask & you know that . dani would be more aware of the gossip . ’’
his hands grip the metal mechanisms closely , having spent most of his evenings in the garage – working . he had needed time to think , aware that the space and his hobbies would allow him to mull over his own feelings – something that he often held great difficulty in controlling . “ i have come to the conclusion that i fail to understand you . ” his voice is a low hoarse octave, waves of his hair ending with strong curls that rested on the nape of his neck brushed against him as anakin finally took a seat on one of the living room chairs . hands resting on his knees , the man leaned back against the cushion as his examining gaze move to focus on padme . “ you left me . you wished for nothing to do with me , for me to have nothing to do with our children and then we arrive here – and suddenly , that is all forgotten . ” his statement sounds more along the lines of a question , though his rambling has soon taken over , not allowing the woman to speak as anakin’s own voice commanded the conversation . “ not that i feel as though you had no reason to give up on me , you did . you whole-heartedly did . you still do . but to act as though you feel anything different from that has grown too much more me – you have showed where you stand clearly yet – ” his expression is one of pure distraught , palms facing upward as though he wished an answer would fall into them . " – this is far greater than a heart can take . “
padme was a reasonable human being , she had to rule a whole planet by the time most people her age would be graduating or fighting over some dumb boy on earth . she had come to know when to fight & when to allow the situation to dissolve on its own . in this moment , she had given the latter option a chance . she had waited patiently for anakin to have a conversation with her , tell her what exactly she did that managed to have her husband give her a cold shoulder . they went from barely able to tear their hands off each other to anakin making beds on the couch as if it was torturous to be near his wife . ‘‘ pardon me ? ’’ she asked , genuinely confused as to how she was hard to be understood . she had told him on the very first day that she understood his reasoning behind giving into the dark side & that she went peacefully with the thought of all the good in her husband being the last thing she could visualize in her mind . ‘‘ i have never left your side , anakin skywalker . how dare you question my loyalty to you . ’’ she said , eyebrows furrowing to show her confusion & anger towards the other that was across from her . ‘‘ should i allow you a few moments to remember who you have married ? because i am certain you are not speaking of me because i have done nothing but love you unconditionally . ’’
Realisation dawning on her face at the mention of Damon, she gave a curt nod. As much as she loved Lizzie, she was also the person she’d had some of the worst fights with. And they’d lived a lot less than Salvatore brothers,which gave them more room to fight over just about everything. “I’m sorry. Siblings can be… Difficult at times. I guess it’s only fair the people you know the best, are the people who can make the most drama in your life.” Even if the worst thing that had ever happened between her and Lizzie was her sister disappearing to who knows were, which wasn’t Lizzie’s fault. If anything it was her’s for needing to get rid of the dark magic. Laughing softly at the comment, she gave a nod as she sat down. "I hope so, if they end up bad, I think that might say I should never touch a kitchen again. And if it helps, I think any company would be good at this point. Because for some reason, nobody wants to start a new super squad with me. Weird right?”
he nodded , thankful for her attempt to make him feel better . she had her own stories about siblings , but he was sure he could top anything she tried to say about lizzie . the salvatore brothers were doomed from the start , stefan’s life only proving any theory that they couldn’t be brothers . ‘‘ damon ----- he’s different . he likes to hold grudges over things he should but then assume that you’ll save his as when he puts his nose where it doesn’t belong . ’’ he said with a sigh , taking a large bite out of his cookie , nodding to show josie that it was indeed delicious . ‘‘ new super squad ? really weird , although what exactly would a super squad do in the afterlife ? ’’
he stands awkwardly behind , having meant to acknowledge his arrival but it appeared the woman had noticed long before he was able to make his presence known . “ jo march . most incredible writer i have ever read , her books are not yet past the rough stages but i believe they will take the world by storm . ” although the situation was rocky , laurie could not help but speak honestly from his soul . " and anything by walt whitman , i have always found myself drawn to his descriptions . “ he states , readjusting the ring on his finger as he speaks . ” i wish i shared such a talent , mine stems solely from music – which in a way can be deemed descriptive but it does not do well in competition with one’s way of words . “
interest peaked , beck pushes a book back into it’s rightful place between two others to focus on the stranger she had forced into a conversation with her . ‘‘ jo march ? can’t say i’ve heard of her ---- has her writings been published ? if so , i’d love to read what she has to write . ’’ she said with a pleasant smile on her lips . electricity burst through her entire body , the thought of experiencing the ideologies & narrations of a new author in the good place & afterlife was enough to wake beck out of any slump she could be undergoing . ‘‘ what makes you think that music & writing aren’t the same thing ? in both professions , you’re telling a story to the audience --- well good song writes , cardi b will probably never be known for meaningful lyrics . ’’
his own froyo was a deep and rich brown , it’s flavor chosen from the rootbeer so often indulged by the man during his break at work – the rootbeer floats had been one of sodapop’s favourite , as there was nothing better than one as the sun set behind the small diner . it was a taste to ease the homesickness . “ came to journal . ” he states , allowing a quick flash of the blue , aged book that rested in his left hand – it’s weathered pages now a tanned yellow . “ what are you writing anyway ? must be some calculations or somethin’ , is it ? ”
hues cast over the blue cover that was protecting the secrets of the other . thoughts that only he would know , or anyone who opened the journal , mystery coating the environment . unlike her siblings , beth never felt the need to journal , most of her days were spent the same growing up - sometimes her & hannah would change dinner plans last minute ---- that was the most you’d get out of a journal by elizabeth march . ‘‘ oh --- i suppose it could be considered that boring to most people . i’m doing some research about ethics , not required but the topic has peeked some interest in me . ’’
his arms is placed on the bag slung over his plaid-covered shoulder , mouth agape in confusion as he attempted to come to terms with the state the man was in . dallas never seemed to be – he couldn’t think of the word for it , it just didn’t seem as though the man had ever found himself in such a state which is what was forcing the spell of confusion over sodapop – attempting to detect the problem . dallas was a LEADER , it wasn’t often he called upn the other boys like this . “ whoa , man . ronnie was having some issues with some dude and her pearls , had to get that sorted out . are you good or somethin’ ? jeez . ” brown eyes were wide , shrugging the backpack off and swinging it onto the floor at his side .
the uncomfortable feeling of guilt had been ridding anything that dallas had tried to consume that day , causing his head to pound & patience to be more thin than it was usually . ‘‘ great , glad that i’m second when it comes to your precious golddigger . ’’ the comment was unnecessary , which is what his scrunched up face proved as he began to pinch at the bridge of his nose with eyes forced shut . ‘‘ sorry , uncalled for . ’’ he said as he pushed out a deep breath that he had taken . ‘‘ i forked that megara chick new years . ’’ he said , opening his eyes to look at soda with eyes filled with worry . ‘‘ then meg came over in the morning . what the fork is wrong with that ? nothing . forking nothing , so why the shirt am i whining like a little birch like darry or pony would ? ’’
“ oh really ? ” anna’s ears perk up at the mention of a writer. “ well then, please make sure to introduce me to her if she’s here too. has she published anything ? ” she says as she steps outside of the shade provided by the tree, for its coolness was starting to get a bit too much for her.
her turquoise eyes scan the vast horizon before focusing on beth again. “ apologies in advance if i’m being too intruding, but… ” she trails off while carefully observing the other’s reaction just in case. “ what are you in charge of ? in your family, i mean. ” anna crosses her arms as she tries to answer her own question. “ i guess i would be in charge of recklessness in my family. ” her eyes twinkle with mischievousness as she giggles.
a sweet smile forms on the young march’s lips as her hues focus in on the other . they seemed friendly enough that beth didn’t feel the need to back away with fear in her eyes as she usually would with a stranger . ‘‘ she is quite talented - i do believe that she has one book published , although it was after my passing if it had happened . it would not surprise me any , she was ---- is ---- very talented with her writing . ’’ she mused with a soft sigh .
turning towards her company , the question running through her mind to force the confusion to show on her facial features . what was she in charge of , in her family ? ‘‘ i ---- haven’t quite thought about that before . i suppose i would be the provider or something of a caretaker . i was mostly home during my time alive , i cooked & enjoyed cleaning before settling in by the fire for the night . ’’
— manny montana . the outsiders . cismale . he/him . ⟳ → well hello , welcome to the good place , DALLAS WINSTON . in your file , it says that you are THIRTY FIVE & on earth so many people said you were EGOTISTICAL & RECKLESS . lucky for you , we have our own system around here , meaning that we are well aware that you are LOYAL & DEDICATED , so there is no need to worry . hey , has anyone ever told you that you give off a JEAN JACKET FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTT HOLES , THE STENCH OF A WASTED YOUTH , MEMORIES OF NEVER BEING GOOD ENOUGH type of vibe ? anyways , we better hurry , don’t want to be late !
→ there are trigger warnings of death , gang violence , neglect , abuse ( physical ) , murder , assisted suicide , shooting in dallas’s background . ( wiki page )
𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧
🚬 dallas was hardened from a tough upbringing . he spent three years on the wild side of new york and was arrested at the young age of ten . dallas was also treated poorly by his father which contributed to his toughness .
🚬 dally is a tough , friendly and loyal guy who hangs out with johnny and ponyboy . he is the one that johnny goes to after killing bob ; he was at a party in buck's house in the bedroom trying to get some sleep .
🚬 he gives the boys a gun and tells them to hop on a train to windrixville and hide inside an old abandoned church . the church was almost inhospitable ; however , it was far away which helps them from being caught by the police , and it also had water for them to drink .
🚬 dally comes back a few days later after they been hiding and gives ponyboy a note ( from sodapop ) and treats ponyboy and johnny to a fast food place , as the two were basically starving . when they return to the church , they find it on fire with seven trapped kids inside .
🚬 after the greasers heroically win , he tells ponyboy that they should get to the hospital to visit the severely injured johnny , who succumb to his injuries not long after finding out about the win .
𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
how did they die ?
dallas , distraught over the death of his best friend , went into a horrific mindset . he stole from a convenience store nearby , using an unloaded gun as fear before he began running from the cops . he called the gang to help him hide , but inevitably wielded the unloaded gun at a bunch of socs , who were trying to chase him down after he robbed the store , only to find they all had their own weapons & he died from gun shot wounds .
what is their worst memory ?
there are way to many for dallas to even outline , but his breaking point was losing johnny because he was literally the glue that was holding him together .
what was their best memory ?
when i say there aren't many - i mean it . probably finding the curtis family , as he was able to join the gang & get a full family experience that he was never able to get while in new york with his father .
what do they hold dear to their heart ?
the gang - probably ponyboy & johnny as he hung out with them the most . he also holds his switchblade close as it was his first weapon .
what is their ideal home ?
dallas is not picky - he honestly didn't have much growing up , so he probably is located on the north side in a small home that is closer to the outskirts of town - furthest away from the downtown area .
who are they most excited / feared to see ?
he's fearful to see almost everyone - including johnny . he knows that this place is utter bull if he is thrown in the same afterlife place as his best friend who had a heart of gold . there isn't many people he would be excited to see .
lastly , do they believe they deserve to be here ?
— ryan destiny . star wars . cisfemale . she/her . ⟳ → well hello , welcome to the good place , PADME AMIDALA . in your file , it says that you are TWENTY SEVEN & on earth so many people said you were STUBBORN & IMPATIENT . lucky for you , we have our own system around here , meaning that we are well aware that you are INTELLIGENT & AMBITIOUS , so there is no need to worry . hey , has anyone ever told you that you give off a CROWN ON YOUR HEAD TO SHOW YOUR LEGACY , PUTTING OTHERS BEFORE YOURSELF & TRYING TO THINK FOUR STEPS AHEAD type of vibe ? anyways , we better hurry , don’t want to be late !
→ there are trigger warnings of death & assassination attempt in padme’s background . ( wiki page )
𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧
👑 born in 46 bby during the age of the republic , padmé naberrie was raised by her parents , ruwee naberrie and his wife jobal , on the peaceful mid rim world of naboo .
👑 devoting her life to civic duty , she was elected queen and , therefore , adopted the regnal name “ amidala “ in 32 bby .
👑 following her reign , amidala joined the senate and struggled to resolve the separatist crisis through diplomacy , becoming a leading voice in the loyalist committee by 22 bby . after surviving an assassination attempt , she was removed from the capital and sent back to naboo under the protection of padawan anakin skywalker .
👑 though the jedi code forbade personal relationships , deeming attachment , and possession unbecoming of a jedi , the two gradually became closer as their feelings for each other grew .
👑 in the aftermath of the first battle of geonosis , amidala secretly married her jedi protector , despite her own reservations about their relationship and the consequences they would face if the truth ever came to light .
👑 in the waning months of the pan-galactic conflict , amidala revealed to her husband that she was pregnant , having twins moments before her demise - luke and leia skywalker .
𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
how did they die ?
padme died due to a broken heart shortly after she gave birth to the twins , luke and leia . her last breath was words of love , forgiveness and hope about her husband , who had turned to the dark side in hopes to save her . she remembers how she passed , although a part of her does wish that she could forget , as she will never forgive herself for not being there for her children .
what is their worst memory ?
it would most likely focus around the dark side taking hold of anakin . she believes that she could have done more , believed him when he stated that he was having nightmares about her death and should have warned obi - wan prior to when she did . a part of padme will always blame herself for not trying to save her husband like he tried to save her .
what was their best memory ?
meeting anakin . there is no question about that . padme fully believes that she would never be able to love if she hadn't met her husband . he showed her so many things that she had been shielded from due to her queen title and provided her with such a tender significant other that she can't thank him enough for loving her .
what do they hold dear to their heart ?
her friends and family . she most likely has many photos of her parents , anakin's mother and obi - wan around her home . she will always hold them close to her .
what is their ideal home ?
by the water . she had always enjoyed her hometown and the endless fields , but she is also finding peace with the water . her home is located in the east side of the good place , just a few minute walk from the waterfall .
who are they most excited / feared to see ?
she is extremely excited to see obi - wan and her family once they have time to live our their life to the fullest . she isn't per - say fearful to say anyone , she likes to believe that she lived a good life with barely any enemies , not to mention anyone she didn't enjoy , she knows does not believe here . she is curious to find her husband , though , fully believing that he is deserving to be here .
lastly , do they believe they deserve to be here ?
absolutely . padme knows that she lived her life with dignity , respect and filled with a caring emotion . she doesn't think that she belongs anywhere else but here .