valorborn

[valorborn]

@roach-works // Melissa Broder, "Problem Area" // Mary Oliver, "The Return" // @annavonsyfert // Koyoharu Gotouge, Demon Slayer // Haruki Murakami, Dance Dance Dance // David Levithan, How They Met and Other Stories // Tennessee Williams, Notebooks

#isms.

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WIP Link vs Twinrova Frame by Frame Animation by Me

Based on Zelda Ocarina of Time, the animation will be around 50 sec long.

My Social Links: https://mmanimation.carrd.co/

#hero. #enemies. #gallery. #queue.

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//lately I’ve been obsessed with modern au link but the LoZ formula is still in tact

#ooc. #tbd. #//it all totally works too I mean centuries conceivably could pass before the next cycle starts #I love the idea that the religion ofc leaves on and people who believe the hero will return are fanatics #And royal family secrets too like they also think that but maybe modern Zelda is like ‘yeah sure’ but then WHAM #I also like the idea that rauru is one of said fanatics and Link’s foster dad #This has been my commute daydream for weeks u guys

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I am not meant for casual. I was born for soul crushing devotion.

#isms. #//it’s the zelink vibes

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I tried not to think about it as I went about my days, and mostly I succeeded. But occasionally the memories still found their way in, through a sound I heard, a word someone uttered, or a smell I caught in the street.

—Tan Twan Eng, from The Garden of Evening Mists (Myrmidon, 2011)

#isms.

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Cathy Park Hong, from "Spring and All"

#isms.

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An exhale through his nose is the only evidence of his irritation - not at her outburst, but rather the lack of access to her wound and the further damage she is certainly inflicting upon herself.

But Link waits for her finish, quite familiar with the need - impulse - to give all of oneself no matter the cost. And Naomi certainly does. She isn't boastful of her skill, and even were she so it would be well within her rights as a veritable force of nature and someone he would not be eager to fight himself.

When he speaks it is without admonishment. "I did not mean to pass judgement, nor have I any right to. But, if I may, it is hardly a matter of 'if' you are of any use to us. You've proven yourself already in that regard."

He tries to coax her into straightening with a hand on her shoulder, eyes looking pointedly at where her blood continues to seep into her clothes. Goodberries and magic are all well and good, but they are not a substitute for proper medical care as he's sure she well knows.

"Now, will you let me be of use to you or are you going to continue undoing your body's hard work by slouching?"

@valorborn said to naomi, "You're surprisingly fragile for someone who fights so fiercely."

after-action patch-up starters | accepting

" yes, yes, i know, my skin is made of paper and my bones of the weakest porcelain. i'm not even allowed to drink anymore, for gods' sake- "

absolutely no one asked for your tone, naomi. after a second of silence passes, she sighs, giving in from her outburst. naomi almost seems to deflate, squishing down into herself ( and absolutely blocking link's access to her wounds. she'll stitch herself up, again, damn it! )

" sorry. it's just — what other use do i have? i do not know healing magic, unless you count summoning goodberries, nor are any of my other magics particularly effective aside from augmenting my weapons. if i'm to be of any use to this retinue - outside of being a surgeon - then i must be capable of extraordinary feats in battle. " you can't excise perfectionism like a tumor; it is more a part of her, like how the veins twist together to form a whole body.

#threads. #ic. #fairy boy (bg3). #link & naomi. #tadventurers #tadventurers (naomi). #//link vc idc if you can sew yourself up you're going to accept help damn it

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in another life you would have been more than just a dream

#gallery. #hero. #princess. #//WAUGH MY HEART

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                                  the woods are lovely, dark and deep but I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep and miles to go before I sleep

                                                                      art credit

#self promo. #promo.

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𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒.

i rewatched the etern.als. and then i got thinkin. and now you guys are on the receiving end of more protective prompts, but these little beauties are aimed more for the act of actually saving a life! bon appetit!

DIALOGUE PROMPTS.

“ what the hell were you thinking?! you could’ve been killed! “

“ hey! get away from them! “

“ if you wanna hurt them, you’re going to have to get through me, first. “

“ you underestimate how much you mean to me. i wasn’t about to let them hurt you. and i certainly wasn’t about to let them even consider killing you. “

“ i told you before. i’m not gonna let anything in this world nor the next harm you. “

“ you need to get out of here! go! i’ll buy you some more time! “

“ what are you doing?! i told you, get out of here! now! “

“ get it through your head, i’m not gonna just leave you here! “

“ now’s not the time to play the martyr, got it? you’ve got a good long life ahead of you, and i intend to keep it that way. “

“ you need to go now, okay? don’t worry. i’ve got this. they’ll want to be trying a lot harder if they want to keep me from protecting you. “

“ don’t worry about me; are YOU okay? “

“ damnit, [NAME]! i TOLD you not to play the hero! “

“ i can look after myself, you know. but… i do appreciate you stepping in back there. you saved my life. “

“ why are you so invested in keeping me alive? “

“ that was for saving my life. “

“ it’s alright, they’re gone now… are you alright? hey, look at me; are you hurt at all? “

“ are you insane?! run! “

“ were you preoccupied, or did you just really want a dramatic heroic entrance before you saved my ass? “

“ are you okay? “

“ yeah, yeah, i’m okay… are you okay? “

“ hey! why don’t you try picking on someone your own size! “

“ hurry! take my hand! “

“ get in the car! now! “

“ i’m sorry i was late… are you alright? they didn’t hurt you too badly, did they? “

ACTION PROMPTS.

add a “+ REVERSE” to switch the roles around!

[ SHIELD ]:     sender uses their own body to shield the receiver from an attack.

[ EMBRACE ]:     sender quickly wraps the receiver in a protective hug and turns so the sender’s back might take on the brunt of an on-coming attack.

[ SHOVE ]:     seeing the receiver is in immediate danger, the sender runs to them and shoves them out of the line of fire.

[ YANK ]:     seeing the receiver is in immediate danger, the sender hastily grabs them and pulls them against them, out of harm’s way.

[ TACKLE ]:     sender physically tackles the receiver out of the line of fire.

[ THROW ]:     sender throws themselves between the receiver and an on-coming attack, taking on an injury that might have been fatal to the receiver otherwise.

[ DISTRACT ]:     sender causes a distraction to draw the receiver’s attacker/s away from them.

[ FIGHT ]:     just as the receiver is about to be attacked, the sender arrives suddenly and begins to physically fight off their assailant.

[ CATCH ]:     sender manages to intervene and catch the falling receiver before they fall to their death.

[ SACRIFICE ]:     sender sacrifices themselves, either fatally or otherwise, in order to save the receiver’s life.

[ HIDE ]:     sender quickly pulls the receiver into a hiding place, hiding them from their pursuers.

[ KILL ]:     sender, seeing the receiver in immediate and intentionally fatal danger, intervenes by killing their assailant before they can kill the receiver.

[ INCAPACITATE ]:     sender, seeing the receiver in immediate danger, intervenes by knocking out their assailant before they can harm the receiver.

[ AFAR ]:     sender, having been watching the receiver’s interactions with a threat from afar, saves them from an impending attack while remaining distant from them.

[ SECRET ]:     sender, having been secretly following the receiver, saves their life from an immediate threat while remaining hidden from the receiver.

[ REVEALED ]:     sender, having been secretly following the receiver, reveals themselves in the process of saving the receiver’s life from an unexpected threat.

[ REUNION ]:     after spending a considerable length of time apart, the sender reunites with the receiver after saving their life from an immediate and potentially lethal threat.

[ KISS ]:     after having been saved from immediate danger by the receiver, the sender, in a state of intense emotion and relief, kisses them to express these feelings.

[ HUG ]:     sender, having just saved the receiver’s life, pulls them into a tight hug out of relief and a need to steady and support both themselves and the receiver.

#meme. #//this one looks fun

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Scar Survey starters

"What's the story behind this scar? It looks like it has a tale to tell." "I can't help but notice the scars on your arms. They seem to have quite the history." "Every scar has a story, right?" "Did this one happen in a battle, or is there a different story behind it?" "Your scars are like a roadmap." "Where did you acquire this scar?" "I've always been curious about your scars." "This scar on your shoulder looks like it's been through something intense. What's the story?" "Scars tell a story of survival. Care to share some of yours with me?" "Scars aren't just wounds; they're badges of honor." "This scar on your hand seems different. What's the story behind it?" "Scars can be reminders of both pain and triumph." "Scars make us who we are." "Scars are like a visual history." "What's the history behind this scar on your back?" "I've been wondering about the stories behind your scars."

[SURVEY] The sender gently traces their fingers over the receiver's scars, curiosity evident in their touch. [SHARE] The sender rolls up their sleeves, revealing a collection of scars. [EXPLORE] The sender and the receiver spend an evening examining each other's scars. [TRACE] The sender leans in, delicately tracing the outline of a scar with their lips. [DISCUSS] The sender initiates a conversation, asking about a specific scar. [REVEAL] The sender opens up about the scars on their own body. [TOUCH] The sender's touch is gentle as they explore a particularly sensitive scar on the receiver's skin. [POINT] The sender points out a scar, prompting the receiver to explain the circumstances that led to its formation. [COMPARE] The sender and the receiver compare scars. [NARRATE] The sender narrates the story behind one of their scars. [LISTEN] The sender listens attentively as the receiver recounts the tales associated with each scar. [SHARE] The sender opens up about a particularly meaningful scar.

#meme.

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"This is worse."

"how dare you? my jokes are unsinkable! i've double checked to make sure they're watertight."

#ic. #threads. #fairy boy (bg3). #tadventurers #tadventurers (malinah). #//link vc I'll take my chances with the tadpole over the puns

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"Please, put those words back in your mouth. That was awful."

"have you heard about the pirate who never finished the alphabet? — they say he was always stuck at sea!" followed by a nasally cackle.

#ic. #threads. #fairy boy (bg3). #tadventurers #tadventurers (malinah).

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but you need your rotten heart your dazzling pain like diamond rings you need to go to war to find material to sing

template credit | rules

#promo. #tadventurers

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💕 - for our muses to kiss at midnight on New Year’s

winter interactions

"You know, it's tradition to kiss someone at midnight."

"Is it?" Link looks at her from the corner of his eye, feigning nonchalance as he lifts a tankard to his lips. He knows what she's insinuating the moment the words leave her mouth, but he doesn't want her to see the way his cheeks warm at the idea.

Of course, he's sure she already knows. Nalya managed to get him out into the town square for the celebrations, using her desire to experience the festivities in Castle Town as an excuse. And it worked. Of course she knows.

The fireworks are due to start soon and the clock is inching ever closer to midnight and the end of the year. Children are running around the fountain with sparklers enchanted to glow bright colors. And Nalya is looking at him with every passing second. Until the crowd begins to count them down and she joins them, a grin spread across her face.

When they finally reach 'zero', the fireworks fly into the sky, lighting it up into an array of blue, green, and red. But he isn't looking at them. Instead he looks at her smiling face and the way they reflect in her eyes.

Before he can think too much about it, he reaches for her, drawing her in and bending down to press a kiss to her lips. Simple, chaste, and when he draws back he smiles at the surprise on her face.

"Happy New Year, Nalya."

@oasisborn

#answered. #oasisborn

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𝗂 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽 𝗆𝗒 𝗀𝗈𝗅𝖽𝖾𝗇 𝖼𝗋𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝗈𝖿 𝗌𝗈𝗋𝗋𝗈𝗐, 𝗆𝗒 𝖻𝗅𝗈𝗈𝖽𝗒 𝗌𝗐𝗈𝗋𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗐𝗂𝗇𝗀

independent, semi-active rp blog for OCs that can be either companion or origin written by: cassandra | est. dec 30. 2023

#promo. #tadventurers #//HELLO EVERYONE THIS IS MY FRIEND CASS I LOVE THEM AND THEIR TAVS #IF U LIKE BG3 OR DND GO FOLLOW U WILL NOT REGRET

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She's not exactly subtle as she makes her way over to Link; hands clasped behind her back in a clear attempt to obstruct something from his view. When she's close enough, Nalya pulls it out to offer up to him; revealing from the wrappings a tough, yet surprisingly soft woolen blanket with Gerudo embroidery on the edges; a hefty, darkly coloured whetstone identical to the one Nalya uses on her own blade; and, wrapped carefully in parchment and tied with a thin strip of green silk - a small pair of golden earrings, a single tiny Sapphire set into the bottom of each hoop with an even smaller piece of amber flanking them on both sides. She's most nervous about how he'll receive those, as they're a bit more ornamented than his typical fair, but she hopes he likes them all the same - several sleepless nights had been spent on their crafting.

"Honestly, we don't celebrate Yule as much as they do out in Hyrule, but... I felt like I should get you something, anyways," Nalya's cheeks start to burn a little as she speaks, and she averts her eyes, scuffing her toe into the sand. He doesn't need to know that it's all she's thought about for weeks. "So... happy yule."

In spite of himself, Link is surprised when Nalya reveals the gifts poorly hidden behind her back. It is seldom he receives a gift for no other reason than for them to be given and it is several moments before he remembers himself and accepts them from her offering hands.

Gently, almost reverently, he runs his fingers over the embroidery on the blanket. It is beautiful and intricate and he wonders if she commissioned it or did it herself. Link's face warms at the thought she put so much time into something just to give him. He admires it for a moment more before picking up the whetstone. The most practical of the gifts, but still thoughtful. His was old and beginning to wear beyond usefulness and he turns it over in his hands before setting it aside to open the final package.

Link's eyes widen as the paper and ribbon fall away to reveal the earrings, the gems glinting in the desert sun. Absently, he thinks the amber reminds him of her eyes and his expression softens into a smile. He has few possessions that do not serve a practical purpose, and indeed much of what he would ask for would serve that purpose. That Nalya was able to craft him a gift beyond that, yet still so considerate of him, warms his heart.

"These are... beautiful, Nalya. Thank you. Truly."

@oasisborn

#answered. #oasisborn #ic. #a hero unknown. #link/nalya. #//WAH THIS WAS SO CUTE I CAN'T