You want to know why Inigo Montoya remains such an iconic and beloved character even 35 years after the Princess Bride came out?
It's because he's one of the few characters in fiction who has a story where he has dedicated his life to revenge, his whole motivation is about getting revenge....and he gets it! and then he isn't empty or despairing! he doesn't regret it! he's totally satisfied!
because so many stories about revenge or rage are about characters "seeing the futility of their actions" or learning "their desire for revenge has only made them the monsters they hated" FUCK THAT.
Inigo Montoya kills the man who kills his father, is allowed to live in the narrative after and be happy about it and it is so satisfying. it's fantastic. it's iconic.
let more characters rage against the world, bring it down with bloodied hands, and let them be FUCKING RIGHT about it. Let them celebrate their success with sharp grins, and let them live happy, full lives where they always remain proud/fulfilled for what they've done
This is, sadly, very true đ
Sequel to Halfway Home
@mandy23bâ @wltz-bbyâ @happyskywhaleâ #mendotagsquad
Authorâs Note: This song, this damn song, oh my god. I confess I hadnât listened to any Halsey at all (besides a couple of collabs with other artists I like) until I was music swapping with @mandy23bââŚÂ But I honestly donât think Iâve loved an album this much lyrically in a very long time! Anyway, a second part was always in the works. This song for sure inspired the finish of it.
Thank you @mendelskrullâ and @crawlingmistâ I really REALLY hope the sequel was worth the wait đđđđ
Control - Halsey
Disclaimer: gif not mine / lyrics not mine / The Outsider & all associated characters not my property!
I wrote this before I read âIf It Bleedsâ but I see the immediate eerie similarities in my Shifter species. I think I might cover it off in the finaleâŚ
Premise: After a particularly erratic encounter with Ralph Anderson, you wait on your fate⌠can you trust the Detective to make the right choice? Can he trust you, at all?
Words: 5737
Warnings: Swearing Â
â Major Angst/Hurt Caution Warning (Again) â
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Song-based one shot. Please be kind - this is my first ever post.
Song: Need You Now acoustic cover by Boyce Avenue.
Imagine you and charles were together when he was shot in Cuba. During his recovery, he believed you would be better off without him so pushed you away- breaking your heart. Months later, you meet again, opening old wounds as memories of your relationship resurface.
Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause, I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweepin' in the way you did before
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk, and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
I just need you now
Oh baby I need you now ooh ooh
@happyskywhale @wltz-bbyâ #MendoTagSquad.
GIF CREDIT: X
Sure Be Cool If You Did / Bienvenue From Hell, Mon Amour / Made in the USA / Cold Night / I Could Not Ask For More / Under The Weather
Authorâs Note: I watched Wreck-It Ralph and The Muppets Most Wanted with @mandy23bâ and this happened. Thatâs all I wish to say! 100% inspired by the baking scene (and then I stole the song-!) Please enjoy a soft, adoptive father and his little girl đđ
Interrogation Song - The Muppets
Disclaimer: The Outsider characters not mine (Book setting rather than show setting)
Premise: With you out on call this weekend you leave it to your workaholic partner to entertain your daughterâŚ
Words:Â 2890
Warnings: N/A (Insulin warning?)
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Home in England
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Based on Aidan Gillenâs portrayal of Phil Hendricks in Sky Oneâs adaptation of the Tom Thorne Novels by Mark Billingham.Â
Summary: Pathologist Phil Hendricks faces up to the fact that his feelings for his closest female friend go much deeper than than he could ever have imagined.
Phil peered through the bedroom door and saw that she was sleeping. She had collapsed on his bed still fully clothed, but winter was drawing in and the nights were getting colder, so he crept in and gently laid a blanket over her. It wasnât the first time she had slept in his bed, it was a fairly common occurrence after a particularly heavy night out. The difference was that normally, they would have been out together. Their relationship had built over the past ten years from something akin to sibling rivalry into ⌠what? He had thought that they shared a deep friendship, but now he was no longer sure what it was that they shared. Not since his cousinâs wedding.
That bloody wedding. He thought back to the evening that he had been stewing over the invitation in the pub with her, he liked his cousin but had always hated going back home to see his family since they had made no secret of their disgust over his lifestyle. âPhil Hendricks plus oneâ Yeah, right. Almost without thinking, he had slammed his bottle down on the table âWhat are you doing on the 24th November?â
He had never expected her to agree to go, it was Dublin after all, not exactly a short road trip. Of course, his parents had been thrilled to meet her, introducing them both to various friends and family. He was under no illusion why, their son arriving at a wedding with a woman was like a dream come true. This view was confirmed late on in the evening by his drunken father. He had come to stand next to him and the bar âPhil my boy! Your mother and I are so pleased to finally see you with a young lady. Perhaps now we can put this whole disgusting business behind us eh?â Before he had been able to answer, she had appeared in between them âI beg your pardon?â His father had appeared momentarily flustered âWellâŚ..all this talk of being gayâŚâŚdisgusting nonsenseâŚâŚâ Before he could finish, she had snapped âYes, being attracted to someone of the same sex, how utterly disgustingâ at which point, she had leaned over the bar, grabbed the girl who was serving and kissed her passionately. She then turned back to his father âVery nice to have met youâ and walked away. He had followed her outside, it was a cold but beautiful evening. She had turned when she heard him behind her âIâm sorry, that was probably a very bad ideaâ. He had smiled âIt was a fucking terrible idea, you didnât even give the poor girl your number.â The music drifted to them from inside and, suddenly, he just wanted to dance with her. He had held out his hand which she had seemed to find amusing âFuck off!â. But she had let him pull her towards him, laying her head on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her. When the music stopped, she had pulled away slightly and looked up at him âPhilâŚ?â But before she could say anything else, he had pulled her back to him and kissed her. If it had ended there, perhaps things would have been ok. But it hadnât ended there. It had ended in the hotel room. It had ended with them sleeping together. It had ended with him waking up in the morning and finding that she had already left.
He squeezed his eyes shut, as if trying to force the memory away. What had they done? What did it mean? He leaned down and gently brushed her hair away from her face, she looked so peaceful â a million miles away from how she was when he found her less than an hour earlier. It certainly wasnât the first time that she had pressed the self-destruct button, but this was different. This time, it was his fault.
He had been trying to call her all afternoon but she wasnât answering. He tried to tell himself that she was busy, she was working on a difficult case, but he knew that was bullshit. It had been immensely awkward working together over the past week, she could barely look at him, and in fairness, he struggled to be around her. Though not because he didnât want to be. He needed to talk to her, to figure everything out, but he had no idea where to start. He had gone to her flat after work, but there was no answer and her car wasnât there. He was about to head home when his mobile beeped, it was from her, just three words. âI donât understandâ. He had immediately called her and this time, she answered. She sounded like she had been drinking for a while. He managed to get her to tell him where she was, and he went to find her. She was a mess and had been so angry, she looked at him like she hated him, and it had shocked him how much that had hurt him. He had insisted on taking her home, he couldnât leave her alone in that state, so he had brought her back to his flat.
The instant they had got through the door, she had pushed him away and dropped to the floor, her head in her hands. He had tried to help her up, but she pushed him away again âWhy? Why did you do it? I thought I was safe with you, that you understood! Just when I thought I couldnât be fucked up anymore. Youâre gay Phil! What the fuck?!â He had tried to explain, but he didnât understand it himself. She had looked at him, the pain evident in her eyes âI canât do this Philâ, and gone into the bedroom, slamming the door behind her.
As he watched her sleeping, his eyes watered. He had seen her in pain before but knowing that this time it was down to him was heart breaking. Why had it happened? He felt so guilty, he couldnât think. He felt a tear running down his cheek. He thought he knew himself so well, he didnât cry. He had seen horrific things, and however much each one had affected him, he had never cried. He bent down and kissed her softly on the forehead and knew at that moment exactly why it had happened. He loved her.
Pt. 4/4 Quit Breaking Up With Me / Keep The Girl / Makinâ Waves Â
Picture credit: X Authorâs Note: So, thereâs notes for this kicking around since May last year⌠If anyone wonders how long it sometimes takes to complete somethingâŚ
But Fraserâs 4 part Retcon is done! Volia-! (As Mr.Sorrento would say) Hereâs the last part!
All credit for the pulse stimming idea goes to @mandy23bâ đđ
Hurry Baby - Rascal Flatts
Disclaimer: Black Sea Characters not mine / still as credited / lyrics not mine
Premise: All Fraser has ever wanted to do is Dive, youâre not one for letting him back - until an opportunity that you canât pass up is presented to you. Youâll have to deal with Agora first, sure, but your goal is set. Youâre about to give Fraser all his wildest dreamsâŚ
Words: 14,538
Warnings: Swearing / Fighting / Sexual Connotations / a little bit of family history angst
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⢠itâs ok if you accomplish things âmore slowlyâ than other people ⢠itâs ok if you find difficultly in what others consider âeasyâ ⢠itâs ok if you fall behind, you will still reach your destination ⢠itâs ok to take life at your own pace
February 2019. I was a little late to the party but I intend to stick around!
Reblog this with the year you joined the Petyr x Sansa or Aidan Gillen fandom. Not in the tags though. I wanna see how long this gets and see how many new people we still have joining us! And how many we still have sticking around.
Been waiting so long for this!!!!
GOOD NEWS!
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