#whew!

OK. So that was, or more specifically, still is, the longest travel day we've ever had.

We left MSP on time at 1:30PM on the way to Denver. After two attempts, we were finally able to land safely. The winds off the Rocky mountains gave us the "gift" of turbulence so badly that some on the plane were using the courtesy barf bags. I was so close to searching the plane-pocket for mine, but thankfully we landed just in time.

The flight to San Francisco was uneventful (hooray) and then our 6-hour layover began at the airport.

After grabbing some pricey grub at the food court and vegging-out in the International terminal until 11:00 PM, we boarded the plane for the nearly 14-hour flight to Brisbane.

Unfortunately, there were technical difficulties with the plane. We were lounging in our seats, watching movies and getting updates every so often. After realizing thag my movie finished and we still haven't moved, I started realizing the implications of this delay. At this time, many passengers were sleeping, since it was now close to 1:30 AM. Then the news came- we needed to deboard the plane.

The airline said we could get a hotel voucher, but our new flight was leaving at 8:00 AM. So, once realizing the time was now about 2:15 AM, by the time we arranged a hotel and got there, we would only have about 2 hours to sleep before returning to the airport. So, this is what we did...

And here's a pic from earlier- a good motto to live by- But, not always the easiest to do.

@tormentedties with [20.] pulling them into your lap in the midst of a heated kiss. - BW Gabe and Kháos but like HOWEVER MAKES SENSE LMAO

Above everything, Gabriel was fucking tired. 

Tired, and craving the gentle dip of his mattress beneath his weight. The way it conformed to each scarred edge of his silhouette; his last mission had been anything but smooth sailing. It took two more days than they’d initially had on a count for it, with a near friendly casualty that could have written the whole thing off as done for. It was a tedious framing, one that required none of their team to move with a mistake– though that was his expectation on any mission. 

This one just held itself with a greater frame of urgency and diligence. 

The near trip into an accident curled itself the waves of an aching exhaustion and brewed itself with a ramp of adrenaline– a fluctuation of his own bodily registry that occurred nearly every time he’d had to sit down and fill out the papers on someone’s death. It was a flux of panic, shock, and impulse mixing itself concretely as they’d finally boarded the ship– all members intact. Despite this knowledge, knowing that they were safe and he’d gotten his team back alive, the rhythmic flow of his own emotion wouldn’t tide itself until he’d been able to rest, unfortunately.

In that time, however, he found an easier way to soothe the constant tug to his thoughts.

The holding cell of the drop ship wasn’t ideal– they had an eight hour flight ahead of themselves, and he was certain the rest of the team would likely be resting and recouping after their days. One member had been awake, and it’d been the one that the commander had loose ties with already. Disregarding the semantics of it all, they’d landed themselves in the seclusion of the all too small holding area– though it was perfect for his intentions.

There’d been a singular bench squished between the walls that stretched merely a body’s length apart from each other, the seal of the metallic door pressing into Gabriel’s back before he’d adjusted their positions. Hasty lips met within the confines of the cell, the callous grit of his palms less than delicate by way of their commanding wrap upon the other to switch their positions. It was disorganized, everything that accumulated itself in his mind manifesting in the lack of willingness to even pull away from the operative’s lips. 

Behind him now had been the metallic brace of the bench, angled just under his knees in a quiet welcome once he’d lowered himself to sit. The movement wasn’t done solo– tanned digits wrapped against Kháos’s wrists, tugging him down onto the firm expanse of Gabriel’s thighs.

“Better than standing in this shit, and more of an interesting ride than the one out there.” He’d parted just enough to murmur his wants against the midnight tone of tiers against his own. He was already hard, desperate for the distraction to his own mind; the roll of his hips upwards only emphasized the grate of hasty desire that’d become a mirror to the heat of his gaze between them.

Claire 4 and 5

Toby 6

Jim 1 2 3 as well.

Thank you for sending me even more numbers!! 😯😊💖

For this Character Ask Game

1. Why do you like or dislike this character? (For Strickler from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)

I like Strickler for MANY reasons! I really like how complex his character is; being his grey morality mixed in with a highly intelligent mind yet has a caring and soft side. Along with the fact that he has a double life with being a school teacher and as a changeling assassin working for the wrong side who secretly wouldn't mind going against his evil boss for something better. That really got my interest during the first time I watched Trollhunters.

I also really like how he cares for Jim and tried to make sure Jim had more time for training and could keep staying alive by purposely delaying the mission to complete Killahead Bridge faster and to keep Bular from attacking/killing Jim. ( Before Strickler and Jim became enemies for a while)

I love Jim and Strickler's dynamic relation and having a type of father/son bond.

I especially loved how Strickler joined the good side and was able to earn back some of Barbara's trust after during his redemption arc to finally be back in a relationship with her again.

Something I did dislike about Strickler is when he asked Jim if he had breath mints and exposing that he's dating Jim's mom, in front of some of Jim's classmates while they all had their hands on the car challenge, and laughed. That did make me cringe a little. I love Strickler and I understand that he probably did that to annoy Jim on purpose, but I wish he didn't do it. That seemed wrong.

2. Favorite canon thing about this character? (For Strickler from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)

My favorite canon thing about Strickler is that he has wings! I love characters with wings and he looks more better having the bat-type of wings he's got!

3. Least favorite canon thing about this character? (For Strickler from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)

It would have to be Strickler being permanently stuck in his troll form after his familiar got rescued from the Darklands. He enjoyed his human form so much and I feel sorry for him that he won't be able to change back to that form on his will again. Of course, he could always use a glamour mask, but that's temporary. I wish there could have been a scene in the Tales of Arcadia trilogy where there was a way that Strickler and all of the rest of the changelings could naturally change from troll to human and back again on their own.

4. If you could put this character in any other media, be it a book, a movie, anything, what would you put them in? (For Claire from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)

I would probably put Claire in a movie that would fit well for her character. 🤔

5. What's the first song that comes to mind when you think about them? (For Claire from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)

Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson.

6. What's something you have in common with this character? (For Toby from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)

I am highly loyal and positive to my friends just like Toby is! 🙂

1. Why do you like or dislike this character? (For Jim from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)

I like Jim because he has a kind heart and fights for what is right.

I dislike how aggressive he can get with his overprotectiveness sometimes towards characters, especially towards Strickler. I understand that Jim cares about his mom and friends so much and wants to make sure they are totally safe. He needs to learn to try talking things out better instead of being on the edge to about to start a fight with someone.

2. Favorite canon thing about this character? (For Jim from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)

One of my favorite canon things about Jim is that he is an excellent cook! He inspires me to want to cook some super delicious meals.

3. Least favorite canon thing about this character? (For Jim from Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters)