#really-really-slowly

[butchbellaswan]

really-really-slowly replied to your post:okay why is the first like 3 minutes of once more...

Mine still played the overture and the montage that introduces the actors. Are you on US netflix or a different one?

it plays the theme song w the actors and stuff but it doesnt show the part where like buffy’s alarm clock goes off and tara finds the flower etc

[poi-au-blog]

the no recent numbers au: scary movie

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@really-really-slowly

content warnings: alcohol mention

it’s fall and there’s been a shockingly low amount of numbers lately

in fact, the past few days have given them no numbers at all

shaw can tell that Root is getting antsy. who wouldn’t at this point?

she decides that maybe root needs a distraction

shaw goes up to Root, suddenly a bit uncomfortable 

“seems like our night is gonna be free. would you like to, uh…catch a movie or something?”

root is surprised. normally shaw doesn’t show many signs of interest other than occasionally saving her life

root smiles

“i’d love to, sweetie”

all the movies playing in the nearby theaters are horror flicks. it is close to halloween, after all. ‘tis the season

shaw’s happy, she loves gore 

root actually seems a bit on edge

shaw notices, but brushes it off as this just being the first time they’re out together doing something unrelated to work

plus she knows root has a crush on her, and shaw’s never really shown any reciprocation before

technically this still isn’t reciprocation. It’s not a date or anything. they just both needed their minds off the lack of numbers, is all

totally not a date

they settle into their seats, the lights go down, the show starts

at the first jump scare, shaw half laughs at the audience’s reaction

until she sees root’s expression

at the next one, root turns to bury her face in shaw’s shoulder

“hey, you ok? you used to kill people for a living and you’re trying to save the world from an evil AI, how does this scare you?”

“don’t judge me, sameen. people and computers i can work with. spooky monsters who are much harder to fight, not so much”

root flinches again, leaning closer to shaw

shaw wraps her arm around root’s shoulders

“why didn’t you say something? we could have done something else tonight”

root doesn’t answer. she doesn’t want to admit that she didn’t want to miss out on time with shaw

after the movie is over, they walk back to shaw’s apartment

the plan is to just hang out a bit longer, so that root can calm down

shaw goes to the liquor cabinet and pours them both a drink

“this should help”

they talk a lot, more than shaw is usually willing to. but, something about the night makes it feel right

the cozy weather, root’s vulnerability at the movie, the alcohol

it’s about stupid little things really: favorite food, favorite music, best memory…worst memory

an hour later, root still hasn’t left

root yawns

“getting sleepy?”

“yeah…but i’m still to scared to be alone” 

shaw can see it in her eyes, there’s no way she’d send her home like this

“do you wanna stay?”

“you’d let me?” 

shaw’s usually big on her alone time

shaw shrugs, “you need someone to protect you from the monsters, bear and i should do the trick”

this is uncharacteristic, but root doesn’t question it

shaw is about to get into bed

root fidgets, sitting on the couch still

“well, are you coming?”

root’s eyes are wide with surprise, but shaw seems so matter of fact about it. she knows not to make it too big of a deal

nothing happens, root just curls up next to shaw, taking comfort in her presence. bear is asleep on the floor

when root has a nightmare, shaw wakes her gently and talks to her until she calms down

this time when they go to sleep, shaw’s arm is wrapped around root’s midsection. an extra level of protection

in the morning, shaw isn’t in the bed when root wakes up. she walks out of the bathroom toweling off wet hair

“wanna go grab some breakfast?”

after that, they just sort of slip back into their normal lives

until the next time there’s a lull in numbers

[poi-au-blog]

I just read your new cannon fics and I love them! Thank you so much for writing them. I can't wait until the next one is updated!!

askjhfkd you’re so kind??

thank you so much!

[g0dmode-blog1]

I read the answer to your root and shaw ask. First of all, I love it. Second of all, I saw you said you have a super sad head cannon for root coming home drunk. If you're ever interested in sharing, I'd love to hear it (only if you want to though!)

first of all: thanks!! second of all: it will probably be shared eventually! i have a like half finished fic thats been sitting in my drafts for ages so maybe/hopefully ill get around to finishing it soon (or ever idk no promises)

[tinyconfusion]

You're watching POI?! I just finished like 3 days ago, and if you want someone to talk about it with I'm totally there. That show has taken over my life!

YES I AM !!!!!!!

i’m actually still in the middle of season 3 with the emotional carter and reese things and I AM SUFFERING!!!!!!!

it’s like .. why do i always fall in love with characters that leave me????????? *forever crying over her and her relationship with that loyal friend of hers*

[dinascully]

really-really-slowly replied to your post: “I just slept for half the day bc I feel like garbage but I don’t think...”:

Feel better!!

<33 thank you!

[becomingastarmaster]

ONCE YOU GET THIS YOU HAVE TO SAY FIVE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF, PUBLICLY, THEN SEND THIS TO 10 OF YOUR FAVORITE FOLLOWERS (NONNEGOTIABLE) POSITIVITY IS COOL

First off, THAT’S NO FAIR CHOOSING ME AS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE FOLLOWERS! NOW I CAN’T CHOOSE YOU AS ONE OF MINE! -_- XP

Now lets see:

1. My hair. I think its awesome and it is one of the things that I take time to style and work on. I have been described as having short gamer hair and it practically made my day. 

2. Being a geek. It has found me so many cool friends and has brought me so much happiness. I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I wasn’t a giant, obsessive geek. 

3. My ability to work through a problem. I have this cool thing where sometimes if I really need to figure something out, I can start going to sleep and then it’ll come to me right before I nod off. It has saved my skin on a number of occasions and I just love that my brain is able to do that. 

4. My enjoyment in adrenaline. But only in useful adrenaline. That nasty stuff that comes when I’m anxious is terrible. But otherwise, I am a total adrenaline junky and it has made life so much more enjoyable. From playing sports to being in a slingshot, I like it a lot better when I’m laughing instead of screaming [especially when there’s a giant guy over to my right screaming his ass off as we plummet to the ground while I’m laughing].

5. Lastly, I like that I’m able to keep going and to get better. There have been times when I could’ve stopped and given up and it would be so easy, but I would continue to be miserable. Now though, I can feel myself getting better, and its because I haven’t given up.  

[becomingastarmaster]

when you get this, you must publicly post something nice about at least 5 different people you follow, then copy and paste this in each of their ask boxes

Wow I need to look in my inbox more often. There’s no telling how long this has been in there for. Ok to neverthoughtnever:

You have been one of my best friends for years now. So many good things in my life I can definitely say are because of you. I always know that I can laugh and talk and debate with you about anything without worrying about scaring you off (even if it is only about Buffy). I can honestly say there is no one other than my family that I talk to more, let alone enjoy talking to. I hope that it stays that way for a while, but if not, I know that I will always be able to look back on our friendship and be glad that I got to know you. To syrettev:

Hey look at that, my other best friend. You might have moved away but not far enough to get rid of me it seems. Aspen, you have been given some shity pieces to play in life and yet you still seem to make people around you feel loved and happy. You are loved by so many people and while you might not see it all the time I’m here to tell you that it exists. It’s real, and I am so glad that I am one of the lucky people that got to experience some of my life with you. 

To prussian-sparkle-party:

To my confident and supporter. You are by far one of the best people that I have ever had the pleasure to know. Your acceptance of people as people and your ability to be a good friend and girlfriend to your significant other is enviable. It is refreshing to know that there is someone out there that can love and care for others, regardless of what other people might say is appropriate. You make my day every time I get to spend it with you and I can’t wait for another one.

To really-really-slowly:

First I must start off with thanking you for putting up with me. I get distracted very easily and when I do it is hard to get myself back on track to do what I want. Namely continuing conversations with others. Sticking with me all this time is a greatness unto itself, not a lot of people can do that. Nor can they make me so excited when I see another message from them. It’s not always easy to find someone that likes what you like to the same degree of madness and I am glad I found you. Without being able to talk to you about all the random flying debris in my head I think I would probably explode. Or, at the very least, feel alone and misunderstood in this crazy world. Thank you.

Finally to acuddleinbelgravia:

I’ve only seen you a couple of times and yet every time you give off a good impression. I enjoy knowing that my friend trusts you and likes you and that makes me want to know you more. Especially when I see you on Tumblr and know that here is an exceptional media to communicate. Not a lot of people I meet have impressions that stick with me for so long and I’m glad to have know you, even if it was only for a short while.