we're gonna beatchu up now for because

"It's just a dare," Max says, and then he's leaning in.

Day 7: Future Au / First kiss

but then it's not real. it's not even bittersweet. on a reread it's worse, because you see that fragile olive branch and see how it's going to get stepped on by spender himself just some pages later.

it's wish fulfillment to have that trusted authority figure finally see You, and see the weight on you, and offer to help you carry it. but that's not them. normal!spender and hijack!spender are fundamentally incompatible, because at this point richard's incompetence as a mentor is too deeply woven with his other shortcomings. it's a cornerstone of his character. even if he wasn't totally out of it because of the ghost train incident, he might try but he still wouldn't say the right words.

and then as if thats not bad enough

happy holidays @ruthirlcartoon! i was your secret santa for @paranaturalsecretsanta!

Happy Holidays @hmwhy!! I was your Secret Santa for @paranaturalsecretsanta (⌒▽⌒)☆ Here is a collage of Dimitri (& Peekaboo) for you!!