I’ve Seen Things Don’t Judge Me

The defeat of the wizard who made people choose how they’d be to be executed

The woman who raised the changeling alongside her biological child

Cinderella finding Araura (and falling in love)

The God of Arepo (graphic novel 1 / 2 / 3) (ebook)

The Monster of Sentan

The Witch’s Cat

Raise Both Children

Stabby the Roomba (honorable mention)

Cinderella Marries the Prince (comic)

My Arch Nemesis Cynthia

Pirates and Mermaid

Eindred and the Witch

The Demon King

The Cornerwitch

Grandmother Beetroot

Apocalypse Daycare Worker

Grandmother Accidentally Summons a Demon

New Year Saga

A Story About Changelings

Ranger in the King’s Forest

The Difference Between a Hare and a Rabbit

Jaune:*watching the sunset*

Ruby:Hey stranger.

Jaune:Hm? So I’ve been demoted? That’s unfortunate. The last month was amazing.

Ruby:Don’t stress yet. It’s only the distance that makes you one.

Jaune:Then by all means, come closer.

Just like that, the young lady sat beside him, her head falling into his lap for her hair to be placed with.

Ruby:How’s my boyfriend doing?

Jaune:Fine. What about you? Had fun patrolling?

Ruby:Not as much fun as this. Can’t believe it’s already been a month. Get all your jitters out?

Jaune:Nope.

Ruby:Saaaame. Still, I think I’ve gotten attached to moments like these.

Jaune:Same here. It’s peaceful.

Ruby:Mmhmm. *rolls into his shirt* You smell nice~

Jaune:Hehe, thanks?

…….

Jaune:…So what’s on your mind?

Ruby:Huh?

Jaune: “hey stranger?” C’mon, I’m not that clueless; and work seemed to go well.

Ruby:So I’m an open book now? That’s no good.

Jaune:If you were, I would know what’s gotten into ya.

Ruby:It’s nothing too crazy. I’m just happy we’ve gotten so close. A month in and things feel so…natural; like we could go anywhere.

Jaune:*red* Y’know…a wise woman once told me if you can’t properly bring it up, then that means you probably shouldn’t be doing it.

Ruby:I’d like to sleep with you.

Jaune:Hahaha! Wow.

Ruby:*blushes* What!? I’m serious!

Jaune:I know you are. I’m just…flattered. You changed your tune so quickly.

Ruby:It’s been on my mind. Like a lot. Not the only thing, but definitely a big thing. I-I really like you. I know you like me, but…what do you think of me? As in, physically. That’s a mystery I can’t seem to crack.

She sat up properly, looking him in the eyes despite her flustered expression and flushed skin. How long has she let things like this hold room in her head? Ruby had no clear answer.

Ruby:I wouldn’t say I’ve ever been insecure about my appearance, but it’s a little weird now when you’re hoping someone looks at you a certain way.

Jaune:I feel like you’ve caught me fawning over you before and actively calling you cute.

Ruby:Lots of things are cute! Puppies, kittens, those chibi figurines you bought me! Is…cute the only way you see me? *rubs her arm* Or…do you look at me sometimes the same way I look at you?

Jaune:I promise you I’m only half teasing when I say this, but how exactly do you look at me?

Ruby:Jaune Arc, I can still kick your butt. Spare me a little here. I’m really trying to be completely defenseless here. Do I…really have to spell it out? No matter what it sounds awkward putting it into words.

Jaune:Amd that’s partly why I stick to “cute.” I’m sorry if I didn’t make you feel more than that, and I doubt “beautiful” or “gorgeous” are the exact words you’re looking for right now. *rubs his head* I do find you sexually attractive. Deeply.

Ruby:Gasp!

Jaune:Well don’t gasp in shock about it! Believe me, you’re not the only one thinking about or feeling these emotions.

Ruby:Your poker face is too good then. I certainly couldn’t tell.

Jaune:I didn’t want to put any pressure on you. It’s only been a month and we’ve been through too much chaos to consider ourselves perfectly okay. This isn’t me feeling sorry for myself when I say this but I’ve hurt you once and I never want to make that mistake again.

Ruby blinked twice at him, processing his reasoning as she smiled softly and held his hands. Jaune always meant well, but they both had a habit in going in circles at times.

Ruby:Hate to break to ya, but I don’t think either of us can prevent that mistake a like that again. After all, it’s not like we’re experts in dating. Sooner or later we’re probably gonna get something wrong; step on a few toes in the process of this dance. But…I don’t think that’s a bad thing. Not when I understood we’re both trying and aren’t doing it intentionally. So…speak your mind more! I’m serious! You’re no open book either. How do you exactly feel about us sleeping together?

Jaune:I-I’m not in a particular rush. Not saying we have to wait a long time either t-

Ruby:Close your eyes.

Jaune:What?

Ruby: Trust me. Eyes. Close em.

Jaune:…*shuts eyes*

Ruby:Now I want you to imagine we’re not here right now. The world isn’t in peril and feels a bit smaller. Beacon Academy; you and I dating after a month and I ask you that I want to go step further. I want us to share a night where the only thing that matters is right in front of faces and in our arms. What would you say?

In real time, Ruby watched Jaune’s face scrunch and get overtaken by red. His eyes open only to avert his gaze bashfully.

Jaune:I’d probably say “wooo!” or something else embarrassingly, then nod way too quickly.

Ruby:Hahaha! That lil voice; the you at your core, don’t ignore him. I like him. He’s very much my best friend like you are. So what if he didn’t always use the correct words? The message and earnestness was clear as day. Lately I’ve been trying to listen to myself more. Doesn’t always go well, but she got me here! I’m grateful for that.

Jaune:*smiles* She has a real stubborn streak and puts her mind to anything she wants. It’s hard not to be a fan.

Ruby:Hah, I feel the same. So then, sex is on the table? I don’t wanna force you if you need time to prepare more mentally.

Jaune:I’m open to it, but let’s try and take it naturally. If we do something like plan out the exact day and place, I think we’d only set ourselves up for worrying the entire time or overhyping it.

Ruby:Yeeeeaaaah you’re not wrong. I mean look at us right now. We’d definitely stress ourselves out, but now idea at all is also a little scary. I think I’d die of embarrassment if my sister walked in on us.

Jaune:I can promise you that won’t happen. I’m also not gonna put this off. Trust me?

Ruby:With everything.

She didn’t even think twice about kissing him, pressing her lips lovingly against his own while Jaune’s arms held her close. All it took was a bit of pressure from Jaune’s side of the kiss to make Ruby swoon. As their lips parted, the girl couldn’t help but rest her forehead against his chest.

Jaune:Hehe, did that do something for ya?

Ruby:Little bit. Not gonna lie.

Jaune:Not that it’s necessarily my business, or anyone else’s for that matter, but maybe you should let Yang know about all this?

Ruby:You’re right, it’s not her business.

Jaune:Hey now, I just don’t want it to feel like we’re hiding or going behind peoples’ backs. It’s not like we need or are asking for approval,

Ruby:We’re you planning on telling someone?

Jaune:Ren is a good listener; plus I am anxiously excited about the prospect.

Ruby:That’s fair. Even so, telling Yang every decision I make feels so…awkward. Not exactly craving her input.

Yang:About what?

The speed in which the couple whipped their head around to see Yang standing with her duffel bag would give any normal person whiplash. The fiery blonde looked at Jaune, then at Ruby, who remained tight lipped and bright red. After the world’s longest three seconds, Yang played with her own hair awkwardly.

Yang:Umm, just let me know when to leave the inn. That’s all I ask for real.

Ruby:I will keep that in mind.

Yang:*looks at Jaune*….

Jaune:Ummm-

Yang:That’s my heart you have in your arms. Care for it gently.

Jaune:Absolutely. She’s my heart too.

Ruby:Unless you want to see my cry, I need both of yall to be a little less sappy.

Yang:Don’t trip on the way to bed.

Jaune:Or get your hood stuck in a zipper like always.

DP ghosts are like overpowered as shit if you put them in any other series. Now you can have whatever DC character you want be able to fight them but only if they already know about them and have special weaponry.

DP ghosts are like overpowered as shit if you put them in any other series. Now you can have whatever DC character you want be able to fight them but only if they already know about them and have special weaponry.

Danny hadn't heard of his alternative future version since he and Clockwork worked together to de-age him and send him to some distant relatives 40 years ago, after Dan begged them to do it since he wanted a second chance to live again.

So imagine his surprise when he receives a desperate call from Dan, now Bruce Wayne, raving about clowns and something about Lazarus blood pools.

I’m just thinking about how Tim would react right now.

Because when he said “Batman needed robin.” I don’t think he thought it would be, “Batman needed robin to not commit a global genocide.

And if we’re going with Batman tried to kill joker but superman stoped him cannon then there’s another dilemma. Does Clark know? Cause if he did then not only did he stop Bruce to prevent an international scandal he stoped him out of fear.

And if Clark knows, who else knows? The justice league? Or hell maybe JL dark? Cause then that adds so much to this. Cause in the case they know not only are they working with him, they are also monitoring him.

And if the hole ‘someone stole batman’s plans on how to kill the justice league and used it’ thing happen, did they take that as a sign of him snapping? That they had to deal with him before he destroyed the world.

I mean.... combine both Danny's and Vlad's obsessions and what do you get?

A guy with a need to protect everyone (good or bad) within where he sees as home with a desire to be a parent and mentor figure, who also has a bit of a temper and flair for the dramatic

Best way for the Justice League to discover this is for a cult or smth to find an old legend about the “Dark Prince of the Infinite Realms” being “stripped of his powers for daring to challenge the High King and cast into this world to live as a mortal” and they’re trying to “revive” him so he can carry out his dark bidding.

JL Dark is explaining the story of him killing everything, trying to impress how dangerous he is, how ruthless and soulless and how they need to find his mortal body before the cult does. How they have this super complicated spell that will locate him, and then:

BatDan: That won’t be necessary.

Constantine: …were you not listening to my presentation? It’s very necessary that we find the mortal reincarnation, Bats. Even if we take out the cult, he’s way to dangerous to be left alone. This guy gets his power back, our universe is done for.

BatDan: The spell is unnecessary. I’m right here.

The entire Justice League: 😅 what

BatDan: The story is wrong, by the way. I wasn’t stripped of my power, I willingly entered the reincarnation cycle to live a new life, in an attempt to make up for my past.

Justice League: 😥 what

BatDan: I don’t want it back either. I know what happens if I go too far and lose my humanity. Superman already had to stop me once.

Superman, honestly thought Batman was being a dramatic emo with his “I’m actually a reincarnated prince of death murder darkness” thing and is recontextualizing the Joker incident now: 😨 Oh Lordy

BatDan: Yeah thats why I don’t kill. Anyways can we deal with this cult? Jazz and the Dan-e’s would be so disappointed in me if I regressed now. I’ve been doing so good.

Entire Justice League, Justice League Dark, all of Bruce’s kids: 😰😰😰

BatDan: …you want clarification.

Scene: Pyrrha returns home late from work, completely exhausted from fans, autographs and marriage proposals. She steps onto the porch, opens the door, and is greeted by her sunshine.

Jaune (with a radiant smile): Welcome home, sweetheart!

Jaune — her husband, dressed in a "beloved knight" apron and bunny slippers — quickly walks over to her, takes her jacket, sits her down in a chair, swaps her shoes for her favorite house slippers, and leads her to the dining room. He sits her down and brings her dinner: a gyro and a hot chocolate. Pyrrha takes a bite and melts at the taste of the perfect dish prepared by her husband, washing it down with the hot chocolate she adores.

After the meal, Pyrrha thinks she needs to repay him — and she already knows how. She rises from the table.

Meanwhile, Jaune is washing the dishes, humming quietly to himself, when suddenly a shiver runs through him. He turns around and sees his wife with an expression full of determination.

Jaune: Sweetheart, is something wrong?

Pyrrha doesn't answer and slowly walks toward him. Then Jaune looks up and notices 🔘 floating above his head.

Jaune: Sweetheart, why is there a little circle floating above my head?

Pyrrha doesn't answer. When she's right in front of him, she slips and grabs at the air, holding that pose for a moment. Pyrrha clears her throat and places her hands on Jaune's shoulders.

Jaune (who now understands): Sweetheart, p-please be gentle.

Pyrrha says nothing.

A moment later, sounds could be heard coming from their bedroom.

⬆️ Pyrrha: I LOVE YOUR LOVE!

Jaune moans loudly.

⤵️ Pyrrha: I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Jaune moans louder.

➡️⬅️ Pyrrha: AHHHH YES!

Jaune moans loudly.

There is a brief moment of silence. A squirrel watching all of this from outside the window drops its acorn. A yellow bird stares at the scene with intense focus.

L3+R3 ⬆️

Jaune: S-sweetheart?

⬇️

Jaune: Ahhhh! Sweetheart, wait—

⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️

Jaune: Pyr, please, ahh, slow down, ahh, please, I'm drained, I'm really, truly drained—

Many hours later, the following morning.

Pyrrha earns 250,000 red orbs and unlocks two achievements.

Pyrrha gets up feeling refreshed and gives Jaune a kiss.

Pyrrha: You were magnificent, sweetheart.

Jaune only groans.

Jaune (weakly): I can't feel anything below my waist.

Pyrrha: You'll be fine. You'll recover. Hang in there.

Pyrrha gets dressed and leaves the house. She checks the achievements she unlocked. The first one reads:

Until the Last Drop: Make your beloved drier than desert sand.

Pyrrha chuckles at that. Then the second:

First of 300: Conceive your first child.

Pyrrha (mildly displeased): That ruins the surprise.

She rubs her belly and scrolls through the achievement list. One in particular catches her eye:

Come Meet My Spartans: Bear, raise, and train 300 children.

Pyrrha smiles. She loves a challenge — and this is one achievement she intends to complete.

But Gamer Pyrrha? You have my attention. I hope there's a plotline about Pyrrha trying to parse how much of her combat skill is hers as she worked to develop it, and exactly how much the system influenced her growth.

would you look at that, fandom.com has started adding completely content-blocking popups to their page that totally prevent you from using the site unless you turn ad block off.

would you look at that, fandom.com has started adding completely content-blocking popups to their page that totally prevent you from using the site unless you turn ad block off.

Like at one point she found herself in a situation where she had to fight a bunch of grown men dressed as babies, with binkies, bibs and all.

Another time she somehow found herself having to teach a sweet and shy woman the ways of being dominatrix, which involved them roleplaying.

She’s somehow very keen on falling for scams, which usually causes them to be solved by her fighting the scammers for her money back.

And worst of all Nora noticed that Pyrrha have been slackin’ in training (due to being tired from all the shit she has to deal with) and took it upon herself to help her friend grow stronger again being fighting the redhead on the streets randomly; sometimes wearing crazy disguises.

Jaune: You look tired. What’s up?

Pyrrha, bags under her eyes: Fought stripper Nora.

Jaune, slightly choking: W-What?!

Pyrrha, smiling: Thank you so much. I can’t wait!

*one month later*

Pyrrha, sighing deeply: How do I get in these situations?

Street Racer: YOU THINK YOU ALL BAD SHIT JUST BECAUSE YOU BEAT ME?! HUH, IS THAT IT?!

Pyrrha: No, I honestly don’t—

Street Racer: JUST WAIT UNTIL THE 4 VALE’S DEVILS HEAR ABOUT THIS! THEYRE GONNA BEAT YOU ASS ON THE STREETS!

Pyrrha: Sir, I’m only 18. I just got my license recently, I’m literally not qualify to race— I don’t even know who you’re talking about actually’

Street Racer: THEYRE VALE’S BEST STREET RACERS AND THEYRE GOING TO MAKE YOU EAT THEIR DUSTS WHEN THEY HEAR ABOUT THIS! JUST YOU WAIT! *drives off*

Pyrrha:…….*sighs deeply* Maybe I can enjoy the rest of my day in peace finally.

Nora, jumping from the bushes with her hammer drawn: PYRRHA!!!

Little Girl, with donation box: Please help me pay for my mother’s surgery.

Pyrrha, smiling: Aw, of course I’ll help. Here you go. *puts money in box*

Little Girl, smiling: Thank you ma’am.

Pyrrha, smiling: You’re welcome. *starts walking away* Man, today has been oddly peacefu—

Angry guy, walking up to little girl: HEY, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! HOGGING ALL THE DONATION MONEY FOR YOUR MOTHER?!

Little girl: W-What?!

Pyrrha, internally: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! WHATS WRONG WITH THIS CITY?!

Angry guy: YOU SELFISH BRAT! ILL KICK YOUR ASS!

Little Girl: *screams in terror*

Pyrrha, grabbing and twisting the man’s arms: I’ve seen a lot of scum bags in my days, but a grown man threatening a little girl? You’re the worse of the worsts. *kicks the man away, causing him to stumble*

*suddenly a bunch of other guys comes to the man aid*

Guy from crowd of men: Hey, what do you think your doing to our boy?! We’re kick your ass, bitch!

Pyrrha, getting in a fighting stance: You’re all welcome to try. But I promise it won’t end well for you.

*20 minutes later*

Pyrrha, panting: Man, that was harder than expected. *glares over at someone* Did you REALLY have join in during the middle of the fight?!

Nora, bruised up and smiling: Yep! Gotta keep your on your toes, Pyr-Pyr. You’ll never know what to expect for a ol’ fashion street brawl. Anything can happen.

Pyrrha, eye twitching: But I was literally fighting 10 guys as is and— *sighs* Never mind. Why do I even leave my dorm? *leaves*

Nora, waving: Same time tomorrow, Pyr-Pyr?

Pyrrha, in the distance: Please no!

Nora, smiling: Okay then. Same time tomorrow then. Bye!

Little girl, awkwardly standing there:…………

Nora, putting money in the box: Hey, thanks for being the cause of my friend’s training back there. I gotta keep her on her toes. You know what I mean?

*Pyrrha hear movement behind her*

Pyrrha, quickly turning around: *internally* What was that?

*Pyrrha heard movement in front of her this time*

Pyrrha, turning again: *internally* Something’s here. *loads spear gun*

*ABRUBT CUTAWAY LATER*

Pyrrha, emerging from the water: *taking a deep breath* Okay, I think I did better than usual today. *smiles*

Man, on boat: How you can hold your breath for so long is beyond me.

Pyrrha, shrugging: I’m a huntress on training. We have good stamina.

Man: Still though….anyway, I can’t thank you enough for helping me like this. When I heard about the incline violent sea monsters here, I thought my sushi place would go under. You really saved my business, little lady.

Pyrrha, smiling sweetly: It’s no problem. By the way, do you know how to prepare shark for eating?

Man: Uh…yeah, why?

Pyrrha: Well I killed one that attacked me. Might as well make good use to it, right?

Man: Sure. Just put it on the boat with the other fish you caught and we get can going.

Pyrrha: Got it.

*Pyrrha tosses the sack of fishes onto the boat before the man feels the boat violently shake*

Man, trying to not fall down: What the hell?! Are we being attac- WHAT THE?!

*the man turns around to see adnormally sized gigantic shark with bloody ruby eyes on the boat*

Man, shocked: THAT’S THE BLOODY SHARK!?!?!

Pyrrha: Yeah, I know. I told you I brought a shark.

Man: NO, BLOODY SHARK AS IN A TITLE! THAT’S THE INFAMOUS BLOODY SHARK.

Pyrrha: Oooooh, okay. That makes sense. I was wondering about the eyes during the fight. They’re kinda terrifying.

Man: How did you manage to take that thing down?! That’s a legend of the ocean! Many fishermen met their demise to this beast!

Pyrrha, shrugging: I shot it a bunch.

Man: I am baffled. You did us fishermen a good deed by killing this beast though. Nobody is going to miss this thing.

Pyrrha, smiling: No problem. Thing really scared me though. Came out of shadows and nearly swallowed me whole. If I didn’t punch it off me then I’d be goner.

Man:……you punched a shark that weighs like a ton with enough strength that it actually pushed it off you. And you you had enough force to do this despite being underwater?

Pyrrha, smiling sheepishly: You can thank my friend Nora for that. She’s been sneak attacking me lately and that really pushed me past my limit.

Man: S-sneak attack?

Pyrrha: Yep! Everytime I go outside I gotta be cautious that I don’t wake up in the hospital.

Man, mumbling: What the hell?

*suddenly an unconcious Nora emerges from the ocean*

Nora: *Groans*

Man, freaking out: WHO THE HELL IS THAT?!

Pyrrha: Nora. She tried to sneak attack me in the ocean after the shark fight.

Man: I-is she alright?

Pyrrha, smiling: She’s fine. Can she tag along with us on the way back?

Man: S-s-sure kid. Go ahead.

Pyrrha, grabbing: Thanks.

So, my insurance has been trying to not cover my SNRI because it is new on the market and no generic available yet, so pricey.

I apply for a refill and the request gets locked for review. Again. For the 3rd time.

This time I call and immediately ask to speak to the actual doctor making these clinical decisions. Very politely. Must be a slow day because they allow it.

ME: [Teacher voice] I'm calling in regards to the SNRI you have placed a lock on. Why was this decision made?

DOC: Well, there are dozens of other medications on the market in that tier, and far cheaper for you and [insurer]. We have sent a request to your doctor to consider alternatives.

ME: I am aware of that. So, can you do me a HUGE favor and look up my prescription history really quickly and tell me how many SSRIs and SNRIs were only filled once in 2022 for me, showing they were poorly tolerated?

DOC: It looks like eight.

ME: Great job! Now, can you please look at my genetic test for psychiatric drug tolerance and tell me how many medications are listed in the safe category?

DOC: Two.

ME: Awesome! Now, can you tell me what type that other drug is that I'm not taking?

DOC: Yeah, totally, it's an MAOI.

ME: That's correct, you're really knowledgeable! Should I be taking something as dangerous as an MAOI with my other medications, or even just in general?

DOC: It's contraindicated for sure.

ME: It is! So true! So, last question since you've been incredibly smart and helpful. Is it less expensive for [insurer] to pay out for the medication knowing they already get a huge manufacturer discount anyway, or is it more expensive for them to pay for me to need potentially long-term inpatient psychiatric care?

DOC: I'll clear the code, ma'am and flag it as medically necessary. I'm sorry about this.

ME: I appreciate you SO MUCH. You have a great day now.