So it's been a while, hasn't it.

Hi all. If you're seeing this, firstly, thanks for hanging around. Sorry this blog kind of died. I don't know if it's ever coming back, but its nice to know the work is appreciated, you know?

Let's talk about the elephant in the room even if I am a little late. If you're reading this, you're probably more than aware of recent events. I'm not going to elaborate, because I figure we've all read enough about it. But just so we're all clear;

No one associated with this blog supports Ryan Haywood or his actions. We stand solely with victims and Achievement Hunter.

That being said, obviously, if this blog were to ever return, Ryan would no longer be a featured character.

I, personally, doubt that any posts will be deleted, though they are tagged if you wish to blacklist them. And of course, if you're struggling, please reach out to friends, or a professional help service. Look after yourself.

That's all I want to say on the matter. Thank you so much for all your support.

-Mod Airri

Ray: Hey J, you got a minute?

Jeremy: For you, sunshine? Always. What’s up?

Ray: I was just thinking. I know I got caught up in my own head when you first joined the crew and I feel like I might’ve been kind of an asshole to you? Ray: Like, it wasn’t intentional, but I still feel bad. I know the others aren’t actually trying to replace me and you’ve been a great addition to the crew. Ray: So, yeah, I wanted to say I’m sorry and I have something for you.

Jeremy: Aww, hey, you really didn’t have to. Like, it might have stung at the time - you guys being my heroes and all, but. I can see now where you were coming from. Jeremy: No hard feelings, promise.

Ray: <3 Ray: Is that a no to the present? :P

Jeremy: I mean… I won’t say no. But you still don’t have to.

Ray: I know I don’t have too, tiny dancer, I wanted to. Ray: It’s nothing big, anyway. Ray: I wanted to give you my original sniper. Sort of a ‘welcome to the crew’ thing.

Jeremy: Holy shit. Jeremy: I… I don’t even know what to say. Jeremy: Are you sure?

Ray: Totally sure.

Jeremy: …Fuck. Absolutely. I’ll take good care of it.

Ray: I’m really glad you joined us, J.

Jeremy: I’m really glad too, Ray. <3

Michael: What’s our combined team name?

Ray: iiiiiii don’t think we have one?

Ryan: There’s never really been a reason to make one.

Michael: I don’t know, I think being in a relationship is a pretty good reason.

Ryan: Well then, smartass, what are your ideas?

Ray: I mean are we talking portmanteaus or team-ND kinda names?

Michael: Portmawhat? Michael: Just. A team name. So Lindsay can stop calling us that weird mix up of our names or whatever.

Ryan: Well many team names are based off of each member’s defining characteristic - for example Jeremy being short, or you being angry, Michael. Ryan: Start from there.

Michael: Team Creepy Purple Fire. Michael: Guess what your defining characteristic is, babe.

Ray: I mean Ry can definitely be a creepy motherfucker but that’s still lame

Ryan: What about something like ‘High Profile?’ Because Ray smokes and Michael and I tend to be on the news more.

Ray: Okay now THAT is fucking funny. A+

Michael: Team High Profile. Michael: Fuck yeah, I like that. I like it a lot.

Hiatus Announcement

Hello everybody!

I’m sorry to be bringing you this sad news today, but some of you may have already noticed the lack of consistent posting on this blog in the last couple months. Unfortunately the resignation of Mods M and D was a hard loss, and all of us have been struggling recently to balance responsibilities, mental health, school/work, and other such things. All of this combined has left us with very little time to dedicate to the blog right now.

So, as per the title of this post, we are officially going on hiatus.

There are two more Shippy Sunday chats left in the queue, which we will let run their course, but after that we don’t know when we will be back with new chats for all of you lovely people. All of us love this project very much, so please don’t take this as us abandoning the blog forever - we definitely want to come back! And hopefully soon! Life unfortunately gets in the way sometimes.

In the meantime, you can still reach us via the inbox or on our individual blogs. We love you and thank you so much for your support ❤️

-Mod Lauren

Ray: Hey, bossman Ray: I got you something.

Geoff: The last time you got me something it was a body to hide. Geoff: So this can only be an improvement.

Ray: I mean you’re not wrong. Ray: Check the news, asshole.

Geoff: An entire library!? You robbed an entire library?

Ray: Do I look like I have the upper body strength to carry all that anywhere? Ray: I heard they were getting some rare collection to auction off which maaaaaay have mysteriously appeared in our warehouse out west.

Geoff: Finally one of my employees pays off! Geoff: Anything I can do in return my sweet puerto rican bookworm :{3

Ray: Nah, I wanted to do something for you for a change Ray: I’m proud of you y’know

Jeremy: …Can I admit something to you?

Ryan: You secretly know how hideous your color scheme is but have too much pride to change?

Jeremy: Ryan please I’m trying to be serious. Jeremy: I’m. Kind of terrified.

Ryan: Sorry. Go ahead.

Jeremy: I’ve never… been in a crew like this. Never cared like this before. And I’m scared of. Losing you guys. Or doing something wrong…

Ryan: Jeremy, we’re all scared. No one wants to admit it, but losing anyone in this family would break everyone. Ryan: But even if you mess up, you won’t be at fault. You can’t be expected to always make the right choices Ryan: And we will always see you as part of our family.

Jeremy: …That’s the thing though. We’re not just family, are we? Jeremy: You see it too, right? The flirting, the gifts?

Ryan: I’m…not sure how to respond. Ryan: If it’s a problem, I can talk to the others?

Jeremy: It’s not a problem. Not in that sense. I just. Jeremy: Don’t get me wrong. It’s really nice. I’m just really… not used to it. Especially considering we’re a crew. No crew has ever been so nice to me on a friendship level. Jeremy: But to also add the romantic parts? It’s all so new.

Ryan: It is an aspect rather unique to our crew. The surprise will wear off in time.

Jeremy: I guess what I’m saying is. I’m scared of what happens if we get caught. Or… worse, and we’re all. Attached, like this. I was always told- it was just another weakness, to get attached.

Ryan: It might be for a weaker crew. For us it just means that the danger won’t last. Ryan: Everyone has been “caught” a couple times. And yeah, it sucks on both ends, but you will always find a way back to us.

Jeremy: Yeah. I know. You guys are always gonna come for me. I know that.

Ray: Hey, what do you want for your birthday?

Michael: You don’t have to get me anything, dude.

Ray: Bullshit I don’t Ray: You’re my best friend, I’m can’t not get you something

Michael: I don’t know, I have pretty much everything I want.

Ray: I have an idea Ray: Instead of buying you stuff why don’t we go away for a few days? Ray: Y’know, just me and you. I can find us a nice hotel and shit like that.

Michael: That.. actually sounds kind of perfect. Michael: You’ve spoiled the surprise now though. :)

Ray: Worth it. Ray: Besides, now I don’t have to be subtle about figuring out where to take you :P

Michael: Just saying, somewhere out of the city would be great.

Ray: Yeah, definitely Ray: How does Santa Barbara sound?

Michael: Sounds amazing. I’m looking forward to it.

Ray: Me too :)

Michael: If Gavin tells you some ridiculous shit about how I was “grinning” or “blushing” just now, ignore him. Michael: I’m a man of steel. Michael: I’m just happy to spend some time with you.

Ray: Superman, huh? Ray: Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone that the fearsome Mogar is a lowkey nerd Ray: <3 Ray: Me too, dude. It’s been too long.

Michael: Shut up. Michael: xx

Ryan: Did something happen? Ryan: Was it something one of us said?

Ray: What? Ray: No Ray: I’m fine, Ry.

Ryan: You didn’t seem fine.

Ray: I just… I’ve been feeling a little restless, I guess Ray: I’ve got a job with Joel coming up. Getting away for a few days might help

Ryan: Do you need anything? Ryan: I’m right here. I always will be.

Ray: I know Ray: You busy tonight?

Ryan: Not unless you’re about to invite me to something.

Ray: Not quite Ray: Can I come over? Ray: I can bring food or whatever

Ryan: You can bring anything you like. I just wanted to focus on you.

Ray: I told you, I’m fine Ray: S’just been a while since we got to hang out

Ryan: It’s been too long. Ryan: If you insist you’re fine, I’ll back off. But I stand by wanting to focus on you.

Ray: You don’t need to do that

Ryan: I know. I want to.

Ray: Alright Ray: I’ll be there in like an hour

Ray: Anyone awake? Ray: I want Taco Bell.

Michael: When don’t you want Taco Bell, Ray?

Ray: Listen. Ray: …Okay I got nothin. Ray: Please?

Geoff: It’s three in the morning let me have my damn beauty sleep.

Michael: Christ, fine, I’ll drive you to a Taco Bell. Michael: Anybody else coming along while I’m feeling so damn charitable?

Ray: This is why I love you, dude. Ray: If anyone else wants something I’ll take care of it

Michael: Oh you’re paying.

Ray: Ryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyan Ray: I am Ray: So fucking tired Ray: But I can’t sleep Ray: Can you do me a solid and just knock me unconscious

Ryan: I won’t deny that the idea sounds promising. Ryan: But Jack would probably kill me. Ryan: I can show you what I do when I can’t sleep.

Ray: I mean probably, but I literally asked for it this time. Ray: That’d be great, actually.

Ryan: Would you prefer gentle or a baseball bat to do the job. Ryan: The bat would get it done quick but you might wake up with a headache.

Ray: …A bat would probably also break my face, asshole Ray: Go easy on me ;)

Ryan: I wouldn’t aim for your face. It would be the back of your head. Ryan: If you want easy we’ll need some extra time.

Ray: Oh yeah, because that’s so much better. Ray: I’m not in a hurry, dude.

Michael: ray yyy7 Michael: rayyyyhbles

Ray: Raybles? That’s a new one Ray: Where are you dude?

Michael: km out for ebevvvies wi th gavijn Michael: hes an ideiot but esoemtimes he amkes sensee Michael: am i makign sense rayyy?

Ray: Yeah, you’re making sense Ray: I get what you mean about Gav - smartest dumbass I know, really Ray: Everything okay?

Michael: nto reaflly Michael: ive ebeen an iditot Michael: more thann gaagvin evebn

Ray: ...What did you do?

Michael: icant telll yo u thnigs whe n immms ober Michael: we’ev beent doign this stupid ffucking daance for solong Michael: i jstu wish i coiudl stop being an idot and tel lyouu

Ray: I mean we’re both idiots in our own ways, so Ray: What do you want to tell me?

Michael: cna i coem overr? Michael: canwe maek otu a klittel bti and thenn you remidn me to telly ou somethging imrportat in teh meorning ?

Ray: You just said you can’t tell me shit when you’re sober, dude. Ray: Look, come over. Ray: I’m not saying we can make out and forget whatever you wanna say but just. Ray: Get your drunk ass over here and cuddle me, asshole.

Michael: yayyyy rayy xxxx

Jeremy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6-ZGAGcJrk Jeremy: It’s time.

Ray: Fuck yeah it is Ray: You wanna get pumpkin masks for our next heist?

Jeremy: Absolutely.

Geoff: ITS THE MIDDLE OF JULY

Ray: C’mon Geoff, where’s your holiday spirit?

Jeremy: Embrace the spooky, boss.

Ryan: I will permit usage of my decorations and tools for this.

Ray: Nice Ray: We need to get you a skeleton suit to go with the mask

Jeremy: Absolutely!

Jack: …why is the entire penthouse orange and purple. Jack: Halloween colors are supposed to be orange and /black/ guys.

Ray: Team Purple Menace, duh Ray: You’re welcome

Jeremy: Jack. Please. When have we ever done things by the book.

Ray: He’s got a point

Ryan: God, my eyes.

Jeremy: I thought you’d be into this sort of thing.

Ray: Okay I’m gonna need someone to explain the hand in the fridge Ray: Ry?

Ryan: The one by the milk or the one in the pickle jar? Ryan: Scratch that. Pickle jar doesn’t have a hand.

Michael: Jesus fucking Christ, some of us keep actual food in there.

Ray: Thaddeus Ryan Haywood. Ray: Why the fuck is there a hand in our fridge?

Ryan: I needed to keep it safe. You all have mini-fridges in your rooms anyways.

Ray: True, but not the point. Ray: Just. Warn a guy next time maybe?

Ryan: Honestly my job here should be warning enough. Ryan: I’ll put a note on the fridge.

Ray: preciate it.