Happy Birthday to my favorite ❤️
I’m so glad I could publish a post to celebrate his birthday this year!
I absolutely love the special birthday outfit. I purchased it the first time it was released. The dino dress is absolutely adorable 🦖✨ Honestly, all the birthday outfits for the love interests are gorgeous, but I definitely have a soft spot for dinos 💕
Not everyone has to love him, but let’s keep it respectful 💕
GUYS!! I just noticed that they fixed the mistakes on Armin's t-shirt and Eric's shirt. I was wondering why there's still the calendar when we're in April and the event is over now and I opened the illustration from the camera and I noticed they fixed their mistake
I was positively surprised that they gave us a calendar! Sure, the rewards could have been better, but overall, I’m satisfied with the result. Also, I noticed more players came back thanks to the calendar and the 1 AP offer.
As for the illustration, I’m glad they included all the LIs. Every player deserves to have their chosen character represented. I noticed they overlooked the patterns on Eric's shirt and Armin's t-shirt, so I tried adding them to the image. The result is a bit rough since my editing skills are minimal. Still, I wanted to share it.
I was positively surprised that they gave us a calendar! Sure, the rewards could have been better, but overall, I’m satisfied with the result. Also, I noticed more players came back thanks to the calendar and the 1 AP offer.
As for the illustration, I’m glad they included all the LIs. Every player deserves to have their chosen character represented. I noticed they overlooked the patterns on Eric's shirt and Armin's t-shirt, so I tried adding them to the image. The result is a bit rough since my editing skills are minimal. Still, I wanted to share it.
I'm thrilled to be able to choose Eric in this event. I'm over the moon!
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I found this scene really sweet:
(When I leave the Cosy Bear, Eric is there. He is waiting for me with his patrol car.)
(He opens the door and turns on the flashing lights, like on our first date…)
***[Reference to episode 10]
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(It surprises me a bit because he's not one to abuse his privileges.)
(But I understood everything when I saw where we were going: the restaurant where we had our first date!)
Eric: "It's just... I thought that you and I hadn't celebrated the completion of the loan alone yet."
Eric: "After all, it's a unique opportunity. Champagne?"
Candy: (The waiter brings us two glasses and we toast, looking each other in the eye. Happy…)
Eric: "So, how was your meeting with the event agency? Did they give you any good ideas?"
Candy: "Haha, no, it's a bit early for that. Today, they mostly asked questions."
Candy: "Lots of questions, actually. Which didn't really have to do with the event itself."
Candy: "(I summarize the whole meeting for him as best as I can.)"
Eric: "Hum... An unusual interrogation technique, but one that can give results..."
Eric: "And I can't wait to discover them! Do you mind if I come with you when they present their work to you?"
Candy: "Of course not! It's a great idea. You know your opinion always matters to me."
Candy: "Plus, I like that you take the time to help me. It won't be a problem for you at work?"
Eric: "I'll manage. First things first!"
Candy: "(We kiss tenderly. I'm really lucky to have him by my side!)"
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It was interesting the fact Eric knows Devon.
Eric: "Do you already have some in mind? Because if not, I can make a suggestion."
Candy: "Oh really? Do you know anything about events? Definitely, you are a man full of surprises."
Eric: "Actually, last year, the chief requested that I handle the security of the Summer Festival."
Eric: "And then, I was in contact with the owner of Devenementiel, the company who organized the festival. I should still have his number, if you'd like."
Eric: "The guy is named Devon... Okere, I think. He was really professional, and also very nice."
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During the visit to Devenementiel office:
Devon: "Oh, but you didn't come alone."
Candy: "Yes, I took the liberty of coming with my husband, Eric. I hope you don't mind..."
I know they are already married, but it still makes me happy when Candy addresses her LI as spouse (husband/wife).
Devon: "Absolutely not. Especially since Mr. Ward isn't a stranger. How are you, Inspector?"
Eric: "Oh, I'm not on duty. Eric, will be fine. Everything is going well. Glad to see you again."
(They shake hands.)
Candy: "It was Eric who suggested I contact you. He spoke highly of your work on the Summer Festival."
Devon: "Thank you very much, ins... Eric! Such interesting works are very well received!"
Devon is way nicer than I expected, so that's good news.
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During the party:
Candy: "(I finally saw Eric… near the bar.)"
Candy: "Ah! Darling, you're here! I was starting to think that you'd stood me up."
Eric: "Sorry, but tasting each caffeinated petit four and cocktail has kept me quite busy."
Candy: "All the cocktails!? Don't tell that..."
Eric: "No, calm down. Nina served them to me in an espresso cup. I don't want to make a spectacle of myself..."
Candy: "Good, and since you have to eliminate it (the alcohol from the cocktails, I supposse) now, let's dance!"
What a thrill. The crossover episode was spectacular!!!! I'll give my opinion later together with the SS I took from my favorite moments.
Now I just wanted to mention something that caught my attention deeply, and is that I am Eric route, my husband and I are very happy and well I was pleasantly surprised to see that Nath is still in town, after the last episode of MCL Nath told us that he had asked for a transfer to a very dangerous city and well, after this episode where he looks good, I want to think that Candy, Eric and Nath came to some kind of arrangement.
This episode closed many cycles and Nath's destiny was something that weighed on me after choosing Eric, now I am much calmer knowing that Nath is still by my side even though we are no longer together.
I wrote this as the “first approach” between Eric and my Candy, Amy. The idea is to write some more moments that I have in mind, but it could still remain just as an One-Shot. It’s a very short EricxCandy, Nath’s route, lots of angst, etc, etc.
Heyyy, how are you doing? I don't know if you still write fanfictions nor if you take request at all but here i am lmao, anyway. If your requests are open because if they're not just ignore this, could you pleeeease write something with eric, my man needs more content because beemov clearly doesn't want to give us what we want, like something where we see how he proposed to candy? Have a nice day, kiss kiss <3
Duality
I really want to thank you, I haven't written for a long time and I had an idea in my head about this moment since I played the wedding episode, it seemed very rushed. I just couldn't bring myself to publish it. Besides, there will never be enough of Eric...
Hey Eric…
Nathaniel… I wasn't expecting your call.
Yeah well… it's not a social call, tell me are you busy?
No, I'm just finishing a stakeout.
It's Amy, she's at the hospital.
A shiver runs up my spine, my muscles tense until I'm completely immobilized, I can't speak.
She's fine, she was mugged, and apparently she hit her head, but she's not at ris-
My hand drops the phone and I step on the accelerator so hard that the car jerks violently forward, in the blink of an eye and I don't know how I get to the hospital, I walk nervously to the counter, my hands are sweating, shit I left the phone in the car… never mind. I ask for her and my voice sounds strange.
Are you Mr. Carello?
N-no…
Are you a relative?
No…
I'm sorry sir… but if you are not the emergency contact or a direct relative I can't give you any information.
I can't reply, I'm in shock, the words don't come out, my instincts are completely off, I don't know what to do. Suddenly a hand lands on my shoulder, some manicured nails belonging to a young woman with short platinum hair.
I'm Rosa, Amy's relative, I want to know how my sister is.
The young woman's voice is firm and determined, I believe her. I step aside helpless and useless, while she is accompanied by the nurse towards one of the corridors.
Eric?
A tall black-haired man with a serene expression approaches me.
Hi, I'm Leigh, Rosalya's boyfriend, why don't we go for a coffee? Rosa will join us as soon as she finishes.
My hands tremble and everything feels… distant, blurry, unreal, I'm completely disconnected from this situation, I don't know what to do, what should I do? The minutes pass and the young girl doesn't come back…
Honey, can you get me a cupcake, please?
We're alone… I clench my fists to control my trembling.
Hi Eric, I'm sorry I didn't greet you earlier, it all happened so fast…. Nathaniel called me and we… we ran…
I look up to stare at her, her eyes are slightly red, puffy, she was crying. Shit…
Amy is fine… She arrived here conscious, but a little confused, she was robbed, her cell phone was taken, she was beaten on the head and thrown against a dumpster….
I couldn't help but visualize every word of her narrative, the tremor in her voice and every gesture that accompanied them.
The doctor wants to leave her in observation tonight, I told them that when someone could come in to see her they should let you know.
I raise my eyes to her abruptly.
Thank you, Rosalya.
It's nothing… Tell me, did you call Lucia and Phillip?
N-no… I, I don't even have my phone here…
And I don't have her parents' number either, what a useless piece of shit you are…
Don't worry, it's nothing, I'll call them, okay?
She smiles warmly and puts her hand on mine before going to her boyfriend, I squeeze my hands together, my elbows on the table and lean my head on my fingers… Shit… Minutes pass and become hours, and the lack of answers pushes my sanity every second a little more….
Eric? We are leaving… Anything please call me, no matter what time it is, okay?
I nod and thank her for everything she did for Amy today, but there's no way to do it justice… Now alone, the minutes pass and become hours again, sometimes fast and sometimes eternal.
Hey…
Na-Nathaniel?
How is she?
I don't know… I mean, she's fine, but I haven't been able to see her yet…. She's in the middle of some exams or so I was told about 3 hours ago.
It's normal…
He sits next to me in silence, not looking at anything special, shit…
Do you want to go outside for a cigarette?
Do you?
Yeah… Why not.
But…
I'll let the nurse know we'll be by the door.
The hustle and bustle of the outside shakes me, I still feel… dazed… I take out and light a cigarette mimicking Nath.
And you… How are you?
I sigh at his question and we both watch the cloud of smoke I let out.
Fine, fine… I'll be better when I can see her…
Ok…
So he doesn't intend to cut himself, I'm almost sorry I taught him how to smell bullshit…
Well… the truth is that I've been standing here for five hours like a complete good-for-nothing.
It's not your fault… You can't do anything right now…
Ok…
She is strong and stubborn…
I know…
So?
I can't answer, it's not… fair to talk about this with him, shit…
What? Now you're going to respect the codes? It's a little late now buddy, don't you think?
It's not necessary…
I still… care for her, that's not going to change, I'm not going to get close to her, but I owe her, a lot. Is the only reason I'm here. And you?
What do you want me to say Nathaniel?
The truth is, for once, I think I fucking deserve it.
Of course you do, but do you really want to do it?
The damage is already done Eric… Nothing you can say will be worse than what Amy already told me.
I love her…
I exclaimed firmly, we were still standing next to each other and I didn't dare to turn in his direction, to look him in the eyes.
Yeah… Me too… What else?
I couldn't do anything for her… And I'm not talking about being her superhero and saving her from the thugs…. I couldn't even call her parents or sign a fucking medical release…. I'm nobody.
Then do something…
His answer made me turn to look at him, he put out his cigarette without looking at me and said goodbye after making me promise to let him know of any news.
The silence in the hospital room is so noisy, she calls me, she talks to me, she tells me that she is not well, her voice is missing, her laughter, her songs, her joy, I can't turn to see her wounded face without wondering if I could have done something to avoid this situation.
What is the problem, officer?
Her weak and tired voice gives me a slight start, I squeeze her hand and I give her a smile. I feel so beat…
Come on… Don't make that face, you should have seen how the guy looked.
I couldn't help but let out a sly snort.
I'm sorry for worrying you…
What? Me, worried? What are you talking about… I wasn't going to come, I told the nurse you could get home on your own, but she insisted… and here I am.
I commented casually without letting go of her hand, her exhausted eyes look at me, I feel her strength drained through the fragile grip of her fingers on mine.
Oh well, if you want… See you at home…
I shook my head smiling, I wish I could tell you that there is nothing in the world that can take me away from your side right now.
How are you feeling?
Mmmm, my head hurts… other than that, I am feeling fine.
She sighed and tried to sit up, I help her, carefully, without rushing.
Do you remember what happened?
It was already dark… I had forgotten to take out the garbage, I came out of the café and saw a huge pile of boxes… I wanted to sort them a little, I heard some guys in the alley, I didn't want to pay attention to them but when they passed by me one of them grabbed my arm, he told me that if I gave him my things they wouldn't do anything to me, I told him to let go and he pulled me hard, the other one took my phone and when I tried to get free… I think he hit me in the face, I fell down… head first against the corner of the counter, I touched my left eyebrow and there was blood on it, after that… I was very dazed, I don't remember how I got to the hospital…
What about those guys? What do you remember about them?
Not much… one was tall, dark-haired and had the right side of his head shaved… the other one… had tattoos all over his neck, I don't remember anything else, he wore a hood… You're not going to catch them, are you? Are you?
No, no… At this moment you are my only concern, but, we have to make the charges.
H-hey sweetie…
Hi, doll.
H-how are you?
Good, good, just finishing a patrol. How about you? Are you home already?
N-no… I… I didn't want to bother you but… I'm at the cafe… I tried to go out to take some boxes out and… I can't, I-I can't do it…
Don't move, I'll come and get you right away, okay? Don't worry, make yourself a cup of tea, I'm on my way, I'll take care of everything… you just try to relax.
I-I didn't mean to bother you… I really tried to get out b-but I can't…
Hey hey… it's okay… I'll be there in a moment, don't worry…
Thanks for coming for me…
It's nothing… Will you stay with me or shall I take you to Alex's?
Can I stay with you?
Sure, you know you don't have to ask.
Thank you…
She answered muffled, cornered in the passenger seat, looking small and delicate…
Here.
Curled up on my bed, she held motionless the cup of tea I prepared for her, her distracted eyes staring into nothingness, reflective, it wasn't hard to guess what thoughts roamed her mind.
Amy… Would you like to go on a trip… with me?
A trip? What kind of trip?
Her face lit up.
Nothing too big… I was just thinking that it's been a long time since I've made use of my vacation and I think we could both use a weekend getaway.
I am honored.
Walking hand in hand along a path surrounded by nothing but nature, I felt like I was in a dream, trying unsuccessfully to remember another moment in my life that was so peaceful… so perfect, her smile illuminated the whole landscape and the energy she gives off, contagious and joyful, drew a smile impossible to erase on my lips… Is this… all this real?
My free hand fumbles in my pocket, trembling, hesitant, anxious, and the secret it hides reaffirms to me that this is not a dream.
I definitely needed this, thank you for inviting me.
It's nothing… It wouldn't be the same without you, you're the best part of the trip….
What do you say, aren't you absolutely amazed by this?
She steps forward and I watch her breathe the nature, explore, contemplate, simply enjoy and her figure melted in the greenery that surrounds us seems to complete the landscape.
Amy…
What's the problem, officer?
She turns to me carefree, bathed by the petals falling from the trees around us. Shit, it's time, I take her hands in mine and notice the suspicion in her eyes, expectant.
You know I love you, right?
I think I've heard you say it a couple of times.
She says with a playful tone, smiling.
I have to ask you a question and I need you to be completely honest with me….
Ok… You have my entire attention.
Our way here has not been easy, but without a doubt you are the best decision I have made in my life, I know I love you forever, I know we have all our lives and I feel this duality…. I am not in a hurry but I want you to count on me, I don't care if we don't live together, I just want you to talk to me when you need to, without thinking that you are bothering me or interrupting me… I want you to know that I am here for you, unconditionally… I want to be your emergency contact, I want to meet your parents… I want to be "us" forever…
Mute, with her eyes locked on me shining with what I hope is excitement, I slide my hand into my pocket where I hope, is the moment my life… our life… begins. I swallow and open the small box revealing the ring inside.
If you want…
Her silence stops my breathing, my heart and time itself, I can't take my eyes off hers in this eternal instant.
Yes Yes I do! Of course I do.
You really do?
Yes! I mean… I love you Eric, and I know that being with you is what I want, I have no doubts about it.
Don't you think that's a bit rash?
Maybe, I don't know. Who cares?
Anxiously I put the ring on her trembling finger as tears escape her eyes.
You still have time to repent.
What? Are you mad? You're stuck with me forever.
Good…
Her arms wrap around my neck, with a soft and gentle touch, just as she can, I grip her waist sealing this unforgettable moment with a kiss that steals my breath away.