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ind. selective semi-active earth-616 hulkling / teddy altman ⚔ est. 2013 ⚔ rebooted 2024 ⚔ lovingly bullied by lys ⚔ art credit to lucas werneck
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Normally he was much more aware of his surroundings, especially when he was surrounded by the sights and sounds and heartbeat of New York City.
But since his return from space, he had apparently forgotten how loud everything could be. Especially when walking through Times Square. The bicyclist would have clipped him if Tommy hadn’t pulled on his shirt at just the right moment, the kid riding it yelling out a curse before he disappeared into the crowd.
“Oh, thanks. I guess I’m still getting my bearings.”
"Jeez, Ted- what'd they do to t'ya in space that you can't even walk through the city like a normal person?" Tommy teased, grinning widely at his brother-in-law.
He wouldn't admit it outright, but Tommy was happy that Teddy and his brother were back on Earth. It was nice to have some other people to bother spend time with, especially since his breakup with David. He was also pretty sure that Kate had put his texts of mute because he had been messaging her too much.
“Listen, you try to live in space for an extended period of time and see how long it takes to readjust to Earths gravity.” He nudged Tommy’s shoulder gently as they continued, feeling such a rush of affection that it nearly choked him. Though knowing Tommy, he would most likely take no time at all to readjust, he was just that good.
He had missed Tommy so much. Hell, Teddy hadn’t realized that he had missed Manhattan as badly as he had. Even with everything that had happened, New York City would always be the same. If the biker wasn’t already gone, Teddy would have probably hugged him.
“Not every one can move as fluidly as you do, Tom.”
bring me the horizon : sempiternal album pt. 1 ... sentence starters
"Can you see the dark?"
"Can you fix the broken?"
"It's like I'm sleepwalking."
"Can you hear the silence?"
"Go to hell, for heaven's sake."
"You're all flesh with no bone."
"Your eyes are swallowing me."
"Can you save my bastard soul?"
"There's nowhere else for us to go."
"Death is the only salvation for me."
"You said you want me, now I'm here."
"Cloak and daggers murder the truth."
"Death is the only salvation you'll feel."
"I'm bleeding out every word you said."
"Can you feel... can you feel my heart?"
"I long for that feeling to not feel at all."
"The deeper you dig, the darker it gets."
"Forgive me, father, I love you, mother…"
"What you call faith, I call a sorry excuse."
"I think it's time you knew the truth, yeah."
"I'm burning down every bridge we made."
"We live what we learn, and then we forget."
"The scars on your heart are yours to atone."
"When did the diamonds leave your bones?"
"I'll bow for your king when he shows himself."
"I hear them calling out my name, I don't care."
"It's the start of the end, surrender the throne."
"We'll never find our way back home, come on."
"I'm scared to get close and I hate being alone."
"My secrets are burning a hole through my heart."
"Pull me out and give me a reason to start, again."
"Let the bastards sing, let them sing, let them sing."
"I can't drown my demons, they know how to swim."
"No one wants to hear you. No one wants to see you."
"The wolves are at my door, waiting for my empire to fall."
"Let the bastards sing, let the godforsaken bastards sing."
"My skin's smothering me… Help me find a way to breathe."
"These walls begin to cave in, the house of wolves you built."
"So desperate and pathetic, you think that no one sees this?"
"When it cuts you up this deep, it's hard to find a way to breathe."
"We've been surrounded by vicious cycles, and we're truly alone."
"Show me a reason to think my soul can be saved if I sell you my sins."
"I'm at the edge of the world. Where do I go from here, do I disappear?"
"For the love of God, will you bite your tongue before I make you swallow it?"
"Show me a sign, show me a reason to give a solitary fuck about your goddamn beliefs."
"So desperate and pathetic, I'm begging you to spare me the pleasure of your company."
STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK STARTERS
a collection of quotes, phrases, and sayings from the 1980 film, The Empire Strikes Back. change & alter as needed.
"[Name], I've got to leave. I can't stay anymore."
"You're a good fighter, [name]. I hate to lose you."
"Well, don't get all mushy on me. So long, [name]."
"Why are you following me? Afraid I was going to leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?"
"You could use a good kiss!"
"Then I'll see you in hell!"
"How are you feeling, kid? You don't look so bad to me."
"Well, [name], looks like you managed to keep me around for a little while longer."
"I think you just can't bear to let a gorgeous guy like me out of your sight."
"Well, I guess you don't know everything about women yet."
"We can't hold out much longer. We have no choice."
"Take good care of [name] now, do you understand? ...And do take good care of yourself."
"Why are you still here?"
"Someday, you're going to be wrong, and I hope I'm there to see it."
"I don't know how we're going to get out of this one."
"They'd be crazy to follow us, wouldn't they?"
"You don't have to do this to impress me."
"Never tell me the odds!"
"You said you wanted to be around when I made a mistake? Well, this could be it, sweetheart."
"I hope you know what you're doing."
"No, I'm not going to change my mind about this."
"If you're saying coming here was a bad idea, I'm beginning to agree with you."
"Would you please stop calling me that?"
"Come on. Admit it. Sometimes, you think I'm all right."
"You like me because I'm a scoundrel. There aren't enough scoundrels in your life."
"If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally."
"I'm not really interested in your opinion, [name]."
"But how am I to know the good side from the bad?"
"There's something not right here."
"Your weapons... you will not need them."
"You must unlearn what you have learned."
"Do, or do not. There is no try."
"You want the impossible."
"What did you have in mind for your next move?"
"It's pretty far, but I think we can make it."
"You do have your moments. Not many, but you have them."
"Look, don't worry. Everything's going to be fine. Trust me."
"You've got a lot of guts coming here, after what you pulled."
"Yeah, I'm responsible these days. It's the price you pay for being successful."
"They're my friends! I've got to help them!"
"[Name], I promise to return and finish what I've begun. You have my word."
"[Name], don't give in to hate. That leads to the dark side."
"Well, I don't trust him, either. But he is my friend."
"You're as good as gone, aren't you?"
"This deal is getting worse all the time."
"I've done all I can. I'm sorry I couldn't do better, but I have my own problems."
"Do you think that after what you did to [name], we're going to trust you?"
"You have learned much, young one."
"You'll find I'm full of surprises."
"Don't make me destroy you."
"You do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power."
"I'm standing here in pieces, and you're having delusions of grandeur!"
STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI STARTERS
a collection of quotes, phrases, and sayings from the 1983 film, The Return of the Jedi. change & alter as needed.
"You're a feisty little one, but you'll soon learn some respect."
"You're throwing away a fortune! Don't be a fool!"
"I'm out of it for a little while, and everybody gets delusions of grandeur."
"I warn you not to underestimate my powers."
"I shall enjoy watching you die."
"On second thought, let's pass on that."
"That's the last mistake you'll ever make."
"I used to live here, you know."
"You're going to die here, you know."
"Thanks for coming after me. Now I owe you one."
"I have a promise to keep. To an old friend."
"Twilight is upon me, and soon, night must fall. That is the way of things."
"What I told you was true, from a certain point of view."
"[Name], you're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."
"You cannot escape your destiny."
"You were our only hope."
"You're the respectable one, remember?"
"Exciting is hardly the word I would choose."
"I just got a funny feeling... like I'm not gonna see her again."
"Keep your distance, [name]. But don't look like you're trying to keep your distance."
"I'm endangering the mission. I shouldn't have come."
"Let's keep a little optimism here."
"I told you it was dangerous here!"
"Well, it looks like I'm stuck here. Trouble is, I don't know where 'here' is."
"You're a jittery little thing, aren't you?"
"I do believe they think I am some sort of god."
"Why don't you use your divine influence, and get us out of this?"
"I beg your pardon, [name], but that just wouldn't be proper."
"Somehow, I've got the feeling that didn't help us very much."
"They didn't believe me, just as I said they wouldn't."
"It won't be easy for you to hear it, but you must."
"You have a power I don't understand, and could never have."
"You have that power, too. In time, you'll learn to use it as I have."
"I know there is good in you."
"Search your feelings, [name]. You can't do this."
"It is too late for me, [name]."
"Your overconfidence is your weakness."
"It is pointless to resist, [name]."
"It is unavoidable. It is your destiny."
"You won't get another chance at this, [name]."
"Why did you have to be so brave?!"
"I am defenseless. Take your weapon, and strike me down."
"I will not fight you, [name]."
"You couldn't bring yourself to kill me before, so I don't believe you'll destroy me now."
"We're sure in the middle of it now."
"Come on, [name], old buddy, don't let me down."
"You cannot hide forever, [name]."
"It is the only way you can save your friends."
"I'll never turn to the dark side!"
"I'll not leave you here. I've got to save you."
"You were right. You were right about me."
A NOVEL I'LL NEVER PUBLISH: STARTERS (PART III)
a collection of quotes, phrases, and sayings from a science fiction novel I never completed. change & alter as needed.
"Every mistake comes with consequences."
"Do you deserve it? Have you earned it?"
"I'll do better next time. I'll make you proud."
"Things don't work that way anymore."
"Knowing you has made everything that has ever happened to me feel worth it."
"I didn't earn this. I don't deserve it. I can't even imagine what I would have to do to become the kind of person who does."
"If you weren't ready to feel my teeth at your throat, you shouldn't have taught me how to bite."
"I wish they'd all just shut up about me already."
"Being in the public eye is a living nightmare."
"You have to trust your own judgment. You have to take the leap."
"I've never been so terrified of getting it wrong in my entire life."
"You can lie to yourself all you want, but that's not going to make the truth disappear."
"I know what I am. I've always known what I am. And I've always been okay with that, but... it's different now that I know you."
"Suffice to say, it did not make for a pleasant read."
"Don't take this the wrong way, but that looks exactly like the sort of car I'd expect somebody like you to drive."
"Did you put Red Bull in your coffee again?"
"Am I ever going to get any of this right?"
"You're fidgeting worse than a fieldmouse in a tree full of hungry, hooting owls!"
"You're the bravest person I've ever met."
"Sometimes, it feels like I could go blind just from looking at you for too long."
"I'm honored to fight alongside you. ...In a totally normal, casual, not at all hero worship kind of way."
"Don't remind me of happier times, [name]."
"Just yell at him until he cries. That always works for me."
"Can't you see I'm busy trying to repress my thoughts and feelings?"
"Thinking somebody else is going to step in and help you is a stupid and dangerous way to live. You can't count on anyone but yourself."
"I'll handle it alone. That's how I handle everything."
"Maybe taking in a teenager you've only known for three weeks wasn't the greatest idea in the world."
"Mistakes aren't always a bad thing, you know. Mistakes mean you're moving forward. Mistakes mean you had the guts to try."
"That's your problem. You're so scared of doing something wrong that you never do anything right."
"I wasn't good enough."
"Look, nine times out of ten, you're right. But you couldn't be more wrong about this."
"I don't know what I was thinking. I don't know why I thought I could do this."
"You'd be better off if you'd never even met me."
"That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my life."
"I made a mistake. I made a really stupid mistake, and I have to fix it before it's too late."
"Who's that talking to me right now? Who's that coming out of your mouth? 'Cause it's definitely not you. You're too smart to be spouting that kind of baloney."
"You can't take orders from anybody, can you?"
"He must be rubbing off on you."
"You don't run from a fight. That's not who you are. So what's got you thinking that's the answer this time?"
"I'm not running from the fight. Running from the fight is easy. And this is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done."
"If I go through with this... I'll never see you again, will I?"
"Sorry I couldn't make it to Algebra II today. I was kind of busy saving the world."
"You wouldn't ask for help if you had a gun to your head, would you?"
"It's obvious once you know where to look."
"Is that a serious question?"
"I'm not really crazy about how you just dismissed the very real problem of having no heat in the Canadian winter as hullabaloo."
"Can't be too bad if you're still breathing."
"I'm not angry with you. That's just my default expression."
"Don't give me any of that Hallmark bullshit."
"You'd take a lot of pain, wouldn't you, if you thought it'd make you worth something to other people?"
something that i find absolutely fascinating about writing both of the twins is how the two of them are so different on the surface yet also so, so similar. billy loves openly, freely. he has no problem letting those he cares about know that and tells them often. tommy, on the other hand, has built a shell around himself to protect himself from getting hurt. he loves fully and deeply but is afraid to admit it. instead of being soft and caring like his brother, his love looks like a sharp tongue, ready to bite back at anyone who goes against those he loves. perhaps the place that the twins are the most similar is how they'll both throw themselves into harms way if it means they have a chance to protect someone they love. honestly, i think that'll probably be the way one of them dies, or comes very close to dying.
❛ watch out! ❜
Normally he was much more aware of his surroundings, especially when he was surrounded by the sights and sounds and heartbeat of New York City.
But since his return from space, he had apparently forgotten how loud everything could be. Especially when walking through Times Square. The bicyclist would have clipped him if Tommy hadn’t pulled on his shirt at just the right moment, the kid riding it yelling out a curse before he disappeared into the crowd.
“Oh, thanks. I guess I’m still getting my bearings.”
[ So I live again, kinda lol. I’m so sorry for dropping off the face of the planet. Life has SERIOUSLY been a bitch since I’ve posted last and if anyone wants to know specifics just PM me.
But thanks to @warlockisaslur I am back. I need to get back in the habit of just generally posting things but please feel free to ask me things for starters or whatnot because I’ve missed y’all SO MUCH.
Mutuals thank you for sticking with me throughout this time. Ilu so much! ]
Scarlet Witch #6 (2023)
written by Steve Orlando art by Lorenzo Tammetta, Sara Pichelli, & Frank William
you’re a miracle.
OH FUCK THEY REMEMBERED
When Eli warned him that there were identical twins, Teddy had shrugged it off. When Eli had told him that one of the twins was exactly his type, Teddy was skeptical. But the moment he laid eyes on the brunette behind the bar, the one who’s fingers looked like they should be dancing over ivory keys instead of drying a glass tumbler, Teddy knew he was in deep, deep trouble.
And when those lithe fingers clasped around his to shake his hand, Teddy had to bite back a sigh. He wanted to feel those fingers against his skin.
“It’s nice to meet you Billy.” If he thought staring at Billy’s fingers was hard, it was nothing compared to his eyes. They weren’t simply brown, even in the harsh fluorescent they looked like molten amber.
“I didn’t mean to be so early, it didn’t take me as long to get here as I thought it would..” Teddy replied, giving himself a hard mental shake to get his head out of his ass. Military attendance wasn’t a habit that would be broken anytime soon. At the mention of the semi cooks, he huffed out a laugh.
“I’ll keep that in mind. And I don’t have much, I like to travel light.” He shrugged, looking down at his light jacket and black cargo pants.
“But I’d appreciate the tour nonetheless the less.”
Still chuckling softly, Billy waved a hand, dismissing hte apologies. "Aw, cut it out. We don't open for hours yet, I just gotta make sure everything's spic and span by the time the others roll in and start making their messes or Clint will make us all stay late after closing time. C'mon. If we're lucky we'll have time for a snack before the others roll in."
He waved for Teddy to follow him, and then made his way to the back hallway, past the bathrooms, and pushed open the door marked 'Employees Only' that led to the lockers. Inside, as he turned a corner, he skidded to a stop and groaned. "Tommy, for God's sake…"
"What?! Ever heard of knocking??" There was another young man, nearly identical in form if not in color palette to Billy; hair bleached so light as to almost be white, eyes the opposite end of hazel that bordered on true green, skin tanned in a way that showed he spent a lot more time outdoors than his twin brother. He was sitting on a bench -- well, straddling might be the more fitting term, but that was only because there was another young man beneath him, his hands firmly shoved down the back of Tommy's jeans.
"Make out at home! Or literally anywhere else!! I thought you were supposed to be some kind'a genius, David--" Billy smacked David's knee as he walked past, and the receiver of the slap just laughed.
"That the new guy?" Tommy asked -- making absolutely no move to shift his position off David's lap. He whistled softly, grinning. "Nice. Kate did say he was cute."
"Shut up, Tommy--" Billy stomped past, to the small hallway that connected the office and the kitchen. "Come on, it stinks of hormones in here…"
The raw acceptance without hesitation was something that Teddy still wasn't used to. Acceptance and respect, while vaguely mutual at first, had to be earned. And Teddy knew better than to lie to himself; the last time he had been considered a civilian was right before he signed the enlistment form at 18. Not to mention he had no problem following the brunette, not when the skinny jeans he wore hugged him like a second skin. Gods, he was in so much trouble. But walking into the back and stumbling across two men who were all but ready to screw themselves on a bench..... Teddy couldn't hold back the snort, despite his best efforts. That felt so much like home, like the barracks on base that he instantly felt much more at ease. 0He couldn't quite hide the smile as he nodded at the pair, his knowing smile all but screaming 'as you were' before following Billy further into the room. "Honestly, that's a more familiar sight than you would think." He responded once they were out of earshot. "But I'm guessing that's the other twin Eli mentioned.... Thomas?"
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" Why would you want to put yourself through something like that? "
"Because the people who count on me need me to." He shrugged, answering simply. Because for him it was simple. It wasn't just him anymore. Hell, it wasn't just him and Billy anymore. There were two entire populations of people who depended on them, who looked to them for leadership. And Teddy would damn himself before he let them down.
She didn't know why she loved this place so damn much. Maybe it was because she built it from the ground up. Maybe it was because she could hide in plain sight, in a way. Maybe it was just simply because it was fun. But she loved it, like it was a piece of her own heart. She loved her staff, she loved working with her friends, she loved dancing, and mixing drinks. She loved almost all of it.
Paperwork and being in her office wasn't always the best but she'd do it when she had to. Sometimes she moved out of her office and spread paperwork across the bar top so she could. Other times, she left it for Clint.
Today she was doing paperwork.
Coffee in hand, laptop on the bar, and papers spread all within arms reach, she was balancing books and making sure payroll was caught up, including actually paying herself. Humming along to the music she threw on in the background, she heard footsteps behind her.
"Hey, sorry we're closed until later."
Teddy had heard of this place from Eli while they had been deployed. Because of course it was always after a soldier was retired that he struggled to find work. And Eli raved about this place, not only because it was one of the most popular bars in town, but because of the people who ran it.
So when Teddy got out, after all the paperwork had settled, one of the first things he did was look into The Crosshairs.
When he first tried the front door it was locked, but there was a woman at the bar and the sign said deliveries were to be delivered to the back door. Finding it unlocked was a welcome stroke of luck and as he entered the lobby, he took in the woman at the counter.
She couldn’t have been much older than he was, if anything he guessed she was a few years younger. Not that it mattered.
“Yeah, I’m actually here because of your listing. Elijah Bradley mentioned that you were looking for a bouncer.”
She wasn't exactly expecting any deliveries for a couple hours, but she knew to leave it unlocked if she was there. Sometimes her drivers came early. However the voice wasn't familiar, so when she turned around to see a big ass, burly blonde standing before her.
Maybe it was a knack of her work and dealing with all kinds of people, but she could tell he was in the military, mostly by looking at him. Not always a bad thing.
"Oh, yeah, Eli's great. A really good guy. I'm Kate!" She closed the gap and reached out a hand to shake. "He's been a good source of referrals for the position. How do you know him?" She could likely guess, but it was better to hear it straight from the guy. The last guy hadn't been a good fit into the team, but that hasn't been anyone's fault. Kate was just very particular about her staff. She wanted to have a good relationship with them, and she wanted them to know that while she owned and operated the place, it was still a team effort to run. Maybe, she'd get Clint in on it too, just for another set of eyes. Maybe Billy if Clint didn't feel like interviewing him...
"It's not even really a public listing, I prefer that my friends and colleagues send us good people. What makes you want to work here? I mean, it's busy, and can get pretty rowdy sometimes."
Teddy shook her hand firmly, her smile causing him to flash one of his own. He could see why Eli liked her so much, she was definitely his type.
“We serve together in the same unit. Well, served I suppose. I’m on an extended leave for the next 18 months.” Teddy rubbed the back of his head slightly. Truth be told, he wasn’t sure how he would handle a civilian job but Eli reassured him that he could handle this, so here he was.
“To be honest, I’ve been trying to find a job for nearly a month, and I haven’t been find anything. Eli suggested the bar. I can separate two army lieutenants on a two year tour. I think I can handle a couple of rowdy civilians.”
"Ah! Okay, that makes sense!" She'd be more than thankful to have well trained men on staff. They knew how to handle things without having to call the cops, which she didn't really like doing unless she had to. "Are you on leave because of an injury? I'm not trying to pry, if you don't want to talk about it yet, but it's nice to know."
She'd have to thank Eli later. "It's tough. I realized early on that I couldn't work for someone else, which is really why I started this place, but it's been really fun." She glanced at the bar, where all of her stuff was spread out. "Well, okay, except this part." Kate motioned her hands at all the invoices and paperwork. "I've got a liquor order coming in soon, but then we open at 7 tonight, if you want to come back, and either just see what it's like, or give a shift a whirl?"
The longer he talked with the woman before him the more he understood why Eli liked her so much. He could tell just by the way she carried herself that she wasn’t someone who was looking to be saved. If he hadn’t already known better, Teddy would have guessed that she had some military training herself.
“Oh, it’s no big secret. I enlisted straight out of high school and haven’t had a leave longer than 6 months since. My CO thought it was time for me to take all my vacation.” He chuckled more to himself than the woman in front of him, dimples flashing slightly. Actually, Steve wanted him to take his pink slip and retire, but Teddy wasn’t ready for that yet.
At the mention of returning later on that night, Teddy couldn’t help but blink in surprise. He had gotten the job, just like that?
“Oh. Yeah that would be great. Is there anything specific you need me to wear, uniform wise?” He had seen bouncers before but most of them were on military bases which required their units uniforms.
A warning to the people, The good and the evil, This is war.
