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gives Liu'er a bike because I feel like anything else is a recipe for disaster. Love and light.

#; receipts

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Liu'er immediately brightens as Macaque changes tune. Their ears twitch excitedly, and their tail stands straight up into the air. A small grin even spreads across their face, equal parts surprised and absolutely delighted. So he is going to teach them?

But then the older monkey is pausing to say something else, and what he says next only has them stare blankly up at him. What else were they supposed to do, while waiting for either the rest of his troop to arrive or a way for them to be sent back? Is there even a way back home?

"Well," they start, but then pause. How are they supposed to respond to that? "...I've only played with Shihou before. I don't think he's here." And even then, most of their games these days were training.

They nervously pick at the fur on the back of their hands. Was that the wrong answer? "Uhm. I normally just read. Or pick flowers.. I don't see a lot of flowers around here, though..."

Anyone else and Macaque would refuse, get annoyed, leave. But it's himself.

"Well, I don't suppose I could show you some tricks every once in a while," he says, scratching his cheek. "And—"

He looks away, thinks about the words he could say next. The obligation breaks his heart. Macaque has never grown up with family; it's just been Wukong and the Brotherhood and the regular monkeys of Flower Fruit Mountain, and he's never admired the fucking drop-everything-for-your-elders mentality he's seen so many humans have. Liu'er is a child. He should not be so ready to fight. But how's he supposed to say, let them surpass you? and leave you behind?

"—you're doing stuff other than training, right," he finishes, lamely. "There's probably kids your age in the city, so."

#sageshadowed #sageshadowed 01 #and once again im eagerly replying immediately #macaque: Pls tell me you know how to be a kid #liu'er: [cricket noises] #mt huaguo is so militarized in the show its kinda insane to think about...

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It sounds awfully like she didn't know her Wukong personally, or like he wasn't around anymore, which was so strange to think about. He was the Monkey King, after all— the king has always been there to look after the troop. Liu'er has so many more questions, especially since she didn't mention anything about her world's Six Ears at all— but it sounds like she doesn't want to continue the subject.

He picks at the remains of his salad absently, no longer feeling particularly hungry. He should probably stuff his cheek pouches full for later, though.

"...Sooo..." Now what? A little more shyly, he grins up at her again after a couple moments. "You think peaches are the best, too, huh?"

An elbow is placed on the table and she presses her cheek against the palm of her hand. "Mmm, of course. A peach tree is a superior fruit tree." She's only messing. She loved all fruit trees, but peaches were her favorite. They must be his too if he's chosen it from all the other trees."

magnolia falls silent at Liu'er's question though. She's contemplating on answering or just not.

"Sun Wukong was a troublemaker. I'm sure he was no different from....well, what the stories talk about." Was it easier to talk about Sun Wukong? "He's powerful, unstoppable....and, mmmm," She hums and then straightens herself up. "I will leave it at that."

#mirrcd #mirrcd 01 #we caaan probably end it here ? #thought i sent this earlier and i guess it's just. been sitting in my drafts oops.

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THESE END CREDIT SCENES!

None of them are in the actual show like WHAT IS BEING SAID?!

This is right when Shihou is leaving the island to go to training, but instead of this scene here it just cuts from night to the next morning that he is in new clothes and already on the raft.

THEY HAD FINAL WORDS!!

AND I JUST-! CAN'T BELIEVE IM NEVER GOING TO KNOW!

Liu'Er actually looks upset to see him go, even going up to him to wave him goodbye like the other. Ans Shihou goes up to him, hand on his shoulder saying something undoubtedly reassuring.

AAAAAAAA WHY WOULD YOU ANIMATE THIS IF YOU ARE JUST GOING TO DEPRIVE ME.

#yknow what. This goes on the dash. I keep thinking about this #i don't think i belong here anymore ; liu'er mihou #we share a bond unlike any other ; xiao shihou

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monkey king 2009 animation taking over my life fr

also have some Jade doodles because she IS that bitch 🫶✨ and she’s gonna be so sick of their bs, she’s 100% shi hou’s big sis fr

#i don't think i belong here anymore ; liu'er mihou #we share a bond unlike any other ; xiao shihou #genuinely they're so cute.

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"I'm sure there's going to be ways to reverse it. Maybe after the storm blows over? Have you experienced strange events like this before— what do you think?" The other kid has been around Spirale longer than them, right? It seemed so, at least.

Liu'er reaches inside their hanfu, pulling out their phone from where they keep it tucked away. They still don't quite understand how to use all the bells and whistles, but the search engine was straight-forward enough. He made sure to do plenty of reading before making his decision. Most of these animals didn't live around Mount Huaguo, after all. With an enthusiastic chirp, Liu'er soon turns the screen towards Oliver so he can see the pictures of snowy owls he pulled up.

"They're BIG owls that live in cold areas! The adults have mostly white feathers to blend into the snow, so that's why they're called that." None of the feathers Liu'er is growing look like an adult's, a little too grayish, but that's a problem for future Liu'er. "What kind of animal did you pick again? Some sort of bear?"

when Liu'er looks down on themselves, Oliver follows suit and nods slowly. "Man, now that you mention it, I hope we don't end up like this forever." While that sounded cool, he didn't want to spend the rest of his life as a polar bear.

"What's a snowy owl?" And why were they called a snowy owl to begin with?

#ostentumm #ostentumm 01 #event: endless aurora #mobile reply #trim later

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Liuer and shihou doing homework together for @the-monkey-ruler, your hard work made a lot of people happy and I can't wait to see more <3 This was so fun to draw.

#i don't think i belong here anymore ; liu'er mihou #we share a bond unlike any other ; xiao shihou #ough.... this is so cute #i love the idea of liu'er being great at writing stories and songs. that's so cute.

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Liu'er wasn't familiar with the term telekinesis, but clearly Silver was talking about some sort of magic. That fact alone was impressive in his books! "You have magic!" They exclaim excitedly, his tail sticking straight up in the air as he continues dragging Silver along.

It really is as simple as just stepping onto the stone platforms, because they're promptly carried up, up, up past the clouds and to the floating isles. On the ride up, Liu'er of course barrages Silver with questions.

"You mentioned magic earlier. Is that the only kind of spell you can do, or are there others?! I know some magic too— I had more of my powers back I could've just carried you and flew straight up! But I wanna know— is it something you were born with? Or did someone back home teach you? Wait—"

That's right! They're at the Isles! Liu'er gets a very excited gleam in their eyes as they turn back towards Silver, grinning wide. "You're going to be able to show me! And I can show you! This way, there's part of the main island that restores our powers while we're there!" With that, Liu'er decides to just... Pick Silver up with one arm, just in case he couldn't keep up, and starts absolutely booking it towards the heart of the island, with their powers gradually being restored along the way.

Which means that the little monkey starts to run faster and faster until they're zipping through the forest until, finally, they reach a clearing. And Liu'er sets Silver down— carefully— before enthusiastically gesturing to the area around them. "This is where I come to train! It's only a small part of the entire Powered Area— it might have an actual name, but I think that works just fine."

he chuckles at 'old geezers'. he won't call them that -- just to be safe -- but the spunky, rude 'tude is refreshing! familiar. they're also right about the whole royalty thing, of course; status already doesn't mean much to silver (his bestie's a princess, after all), so he wouldn't let that get in the way of their budding friendship.

whether or not his bluff worked, their smile, breezy explanation, and the unfolding scene is enough to ease the hedgehog's nerves. "that's it? not that i would've minded large gaps!" (he almost lets a relieved sigh slip through). the airships are still his top choice -- less likely to result in a dirt-nap -- but the platforms aren't too bad. with liu'er dragging him along, he's sure it'll be fine!

"you know, i would've been able to carry us up like that if my telekinesis was at full power! no stones or metal necessary," his fingers snap for emphasis, grin bordering on a smirk, "i'll let you take the lead this time, though, isle expert. after you!"

#psychicwave #psychicwave 01 #just u wait silver. ur going to be able to show off soon #mobile reply #trim later

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"Your paws ARE very soft!" Liu'er giggles, absolutely not minding basically being petted by giant fluffy paws. He couldn't find himself being worried about the claws.

"It's definitely quite magical, isn't it?" Though... There's probably going to be some sort of downside, isn't there? Liu'er looks down at themself, at the downy feathers growing in alongside their new winter coat. Forced body modifications are likely part of it.

"I picked... A snowy owl! Since they have really good hearing and eyesight."

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"See? It's warm isn't it?" Cackling softly, Oliver brushes his fluffy baby polar bear paws over Liu'er. Maybe it's not a good idea to do this, BUT he wanted to show his new friend just how fluffy and warm he is!

"I think this is super cool though! I don't feel as cold as I did hours ago, y'know? And??? I feel like I can do anything!"

"What did you choose for your guardian?"

#ostentumm #ostentumm 01 #event: endless aurora #mobile

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well, the easy agreement hopefully means that the stranger isn't going to return to napping on the forest floor any time soon.

...it felt nice to be taken so seriously. so many of the people here kept saying kid this and kid that. like he hadn't spent half his life helping his troop fend off the armies of other demons and even certain celestials that wanted to claim his home for themselves.

he drops down from his perch so he can properly sit upright in front of the echidna. he puffs out his chest a little, trying to match the whole 'cool and serious' demeanor knuckles has going on. "i'm the sworn brother of my tribe's king," he states proudly. "a warrior like you."

liu'er grins, a bright glint in his eyes as watches knuckles closely. "digging is fun, isn't it? especially after, when you're watching enemies stumble into your pit traps. you ever made one?"

where they show respect as they move away from him, knuckles is willing to show respect in turn and forgive them for the poking ... for now. watching their ears as they flutter, apparently prompted by his calling out, he nods thoughtfully.

   he's not used to being surrounded by so many humans, or other people in general, so it's nice to talk to somebody similar to him ... with a warrior's wisdom, too! it makes up for being woken up from a nice nap. ' you speak truth, ' he agrees willingly, legs crossing in his lap. ' are you a warrior, as well? '

   and then, looking down at his hands: ' yes. the echidnas are known for their strength. even without these gloves, i have claws that make digging and climbing easier ... i really like digging. '

#erdensalz #erdensalz 01

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The sillies ‼️

#i don't think i belong here anymore ; liu'er mihou #we share a bond unlike any other ; xiao shihou

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Actually. y'know what. I think for the event Liu'er will choose a snowy owl as his guardian. after some further thought. good eyes AND good hearing.......

#event stuff

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"Hubris is the greatest weakness, even to the mightiest of warriors." Liu'er chitters back, thinking of the sayings the elders back home would often sprout. He personally knew this one to be true.

He tucks his staff away once Knuckles releases it, though, and continues to casually hang upside down from a low-hanging branch. He even scoots away a little, to give the echidna some more room.

The quick change in the subject catches them off guard. Said ears twitch, a flurry of movement as he tries to process the question. He laughs, swinging a little on the branch. "Yeah, actually! Their shape helps, too, I think." A pause, and they point with their tail at Knuckles... knuckles. "You got awfully big hands. Does it make digging and climbing easier?"

the pokes are light enough to not hurt, but they serve to irritate knuckles anyways. he lets the first one slide, because he's still sleepy and waking up, but by the second one he's fed up— he grabs it before it can escape, not to break it but to keep it still.

   ' do not poke me. you have woken me up for no reason? ' sometimes apparently doesn't mean right now, and knuckles is sure that he could take care of anything passing by if it bothered him. relenting his grasp on the staff, he sits up slowly, scratching the back of his head. ' i am an echidna warrior. if anything were to attack, i would be sure to strike it down without a moment's hesitation. '

   pausing, he finally looks at the stranger properly. ' do you hear better with multiple sets of ears? '

#erdensalz #erdensalz 01 #TRULY the most little guy behavior of all time

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artistic rendition of liu'er's winter coat.

#isola event #i. iguess i can tag this as that

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Monkey... PLUS

super monkey edition...

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while y'all are griping about the cold, he's already happily making snow balls.

#he's already a macaque... he gets on the app. misunderstands the prompt. picks monkey bc he is one. #nothing changes except. he is a very fluffy macaque now. #dash comm

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"The subject of humanity has been a hotly debated one for a long time, in fact. For example: Ofiuco is not "human" but she had developed "humanity". One doesn't simply need to be a human to exhibit it. So under what circumstances might that "humanity" be tested? Perhaps... an event that must be survived at all costs? And can this humanity be retained if one's container is changed?"

It finally seemed like the cold winter's grasp was finally beginning to loosen its hold over the city. How was it that an island that had to be so relatively close to the equator even experienced winter in the way that it did? A question that plenty had asked themselves who lived in the city and yet the only answer was just to not worry about an answer.

At the stroke of midnight on that Friday night things began to seem odd. Had a new chill set in? Things became very cold very quickly, with frost gathering on windows and a terrible blizzard raging. But to make matters worse? Power across the entire city flickered and immediately shut off and communications were powered down. It became concerning because how would they brave the cold if it continued? Maybe things would look better in the morning?

It might have. If the morning ever came.

6am came and went. Then 8am. And 10am. And while the blizzard had finally calmed and opened up the sky, the Northern Lights that had emerged merely continued to dance across the starry sky. The city was frozen over and blanketed in an excess of snow. Everyone's lives were clearly at risk.

CHOOSE ONE... A GUARDIAN.

Everyone's phones should have been drained of their power and yet a voice called out from the phone's speaker. The screen would flicker to life it taken out, and options were displayed. Creatures. Animals. Were these supposed to be the "Guardians"? What did they do? Could they help? Who had sent them? With little other option, many began to make their choices and were rewarded with a warmth that allowed them to go on.

But with time? More than mere warmth would be provided to them. Accepting the help of a Guardian came with an undisclosed cost.

How much of your humanity are you willing to shed to survive?

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BRR... WHAT'S GOING ON?

Haunted by an eternal night, the entire island has fallen to a deep, dangerous cold overnight while simultaneously being buried in a heavy snow. The city's power and communications systems have also gone down with no signs of being restored anytime soon, making things rather dicey since temperatures are dropping as low as -37F (-35C). Adding to all of this? Abilities don't seem to be working. Needless to say this is a matter of survival.

But the city and the surrounding branches have become a proper arctic biome. While powerless buildings still tower high above, wildlife typical of a frozen climate that couldn't have even existed before thrives. And the night sky is filled with stars and the Northern Lights when not covered with snowy clouds.

And so it's a good thing that a mysterious benefactor has prepared a way for the citizens to survive. Taking temporary control of the otherwise inactive cellphones, they offer the people a choice. Choose a Guardian. And beneath that text? A list of animals that thrive in cold climates.

Upon selecting one of these animals you'll receive a number of benefits:

the extreme cold feels significantly less taxing, making surviving easier

you'll be able to sense others who have chosen a guardian nearby, making it easier to find and collaborate with others

you'll be able to sense sources of food, although in some cases it will need to be hunted

This all sounds convenient. Maybe a little too convenient for there not to be a trade off and, typical of the antics of the Stars, there is. As the minutes, hours, and days tick on it becomes difficult to ignore the signs. Perhaps your ears become similar to those of the Guardian you have selected, or maybe you grow similar fur at first. But with time these traits spread and worsen. And some instincts begin to develop that could hardly be considered "human". Seemingly you have borrowed the power of your guardian...

...But at the risk of becoming the very same critter you've selected. Because what can survive better in the extreme cold than a creature who evolved to thrive within it?

FAQ

Which animals can be chosen for our characters? You can select any animal so long as they survive in cold climates normally! Things like arctic foxes, snowy owls, seals, whales, penguins... You aren't limited to mammals alone so long as you abide by that rule when picking them! However they must be real animals that actually exist, not things like dragons or yetis.

How quickly do the side effects occur? It's up to you! You could have them onset immediately, or have them develop gradually over the event's course. There's no timeline beyond what you personally would like to do with them!

Can we choose more than one animal? Can we switch them mid-event? You cannot select more than one animal at a time. However you can swap your Guardian one time during the event if you aren't feeling it, or if you want to try something else.

What if my animal is already not a human and aren't affected by the cold enough to select a Guardian? The cold is so deep that it should be enough to bring about substantial risk for most citizens even if they aren't made uncomfortable by the cold itself. Machine lifeforms would function less efficiently, and even the more adept to the cold might struggle with all of the snow. If you need a reason to make your character select one, you can always speak with some friends or contact the masterlist for an idea in a worst case!

Do I need to select a Guardian for event participation? You don't! You could have your character not pick one at all. That said, you could also have them pick one and not show any side effects, as...

What is the minimum and maximum amount of side effects we can inflict on our characters? As mentioned previously side effects aren't required and you could leave your character unaltered! On the opposite end, you could completely shift your character into their Guardian animal if you'd like. Anything in between is fine too, so go as little or as hard as you would like!

"Instincts" are also mentioned. What would those entail? Essentially these would be things that would make them act more like the animal they are becoming. Like burying food in the snow to keep it safe, or hunting using certain methods if their animal is a born hunter. Again, these are optional and you could shift your character into an animal's form while retaining their human sense.

So powers aren't working during this event? Nope! But any weapons your character has retained are still available!

Would characters who are non-biological in nature gradually become biological? That's up to you! If that's an angle you'd like to explore with your character becoming flesh and blood then feel free!

Will the event have a part 2? No! However we will be posting "weather events" over the event's course that will change the conditions in the city in extreme ways temporarily, be it a blizzard or an even deeper chill. It isn't necessary to acknowledge these if you don't want to though!

When does the event end? The event ends at 11:59:59PM on Friday, March 29th.

#isola event #liu'er literally just grows in his winter coat for this i think. no change needed. #but also YES! FURRY TAKE OVER!