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@vanaglcria asked: 🃏+ should we be worried about Striker? / from Via

Send me 🃏+ a question for the cards! // Accepting

Stolas had been teaching Via how to read the cards, had offered to do a reading for her, by way of example. He'd told her to take the cards, to shuffle while she thought of a question, letting her energy interact with the cards. And when she handed it back and asked her question out loud, he froze for just a moment.

He was still recovering, his injuries finally starting to be hidden beneath his feathers, though he could still feel them more often than not; it was a very valid question. But the fact that she had to ask it broke his heart. Via never should have been put in this position…., but unfortunately, he didn't have control over that, over what Stella chose to do.

So he takes a deep breath and spreads the cards out, selecting three, the way he'd showed her previously.

And the first card he turns over shows that this reading was going to go about the way he thought it would.

"The Tower," he said, gazing down at it. Most people wrongly assumed that Death was the worst card in the deck, but that could simply signal new beginnings. The Tower….was almost always a harbinger of destruction. "Placed here, in the past position, it represents loss of stability, destruction of hope." He didn't look up at Via, knowing that he was just as responsible for this card as Striker was. "But it also signifies that it's something that can be rebuilt, that you're moving away from that destruction." And he would do everything he could to help with that.

The next card he turns is the Queen of Wands. Definitely better as the next card. "The Queen of Wands here shows that, despite the circumstances of your past, or perhaps because of those circumstances, there's a new presence in your life, one that could potentially inspire you. Someone who's good at talking and listening, especially regarding the situation in your question. There is clarity of vision here, too, which shows that you should trust your instincts, that your ideas are meant to be shared, to be heard, that they could very well be the key to what's happening."

The final card is the Ten of Wands, reversed. Stolas takes a moment to look over the full spread, reaching out to tap the final card. "The Ten of Wands usually represents self-deception. It likely means that, whatever you have told yourself about the situation may not be true. Your interpretation of the situation may be different from the truth, and that's something to be wary of. Seeking out the truth will help you take the next step on your path."

And in this case, he knew that he was part of this problem. He hadn't told her the full story of why Striker was after him…, and as much as he didn't want to, she had a right to know, didn't she? She deserved to know the truth….; he just had to figure out how to tell her in a way that wouldn't be devastating.

#vanaglcria #vanaglcria : octavia #ᯓ★ stolas : answered #ᯓ★ stolas : ic #[ahahahaha I could not make this up if I tried] #[when I pulled the Tower you should have HEARD the sound that left me] #[it was unhinged] #✎ helldustedstories : queue

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@hzbinsouled asked: ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ mal u listen here. I've said it before and I'll say it again, i LOVE writing with you okay you put so much LOVE into all your muses, you've really made them your own and I'm always so excited to write with you!! you're also just the sweetest bean and I'm happy to call you my friend ;v;

send ✨ if you like my writing oh no compliments; I have made a mistake // accepting

MOONBEAM, stop, you're gonna make me cryyyyy. I love writing with YOU!! I'm so thankful you put up with my constant messaging you to be like "I thought of something else that could be potentially heart-wrenching; wanna hear it?" at, like, 2 AM. I adore you, and I'm gonna put you in my pocket. I don't have a pocket full of sunshine; I have a pocket full of Moonbeam!

#hzbinsouled #✎ helldustedstories : answered #✎ helldustedstories : save #[yup; keeping you. ^^]

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@madefate asked: ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ i absolutely ADORE your writing! the emotion, thought, and dedication you put into your replies is astounding, and you have such a deep connection with your characters that shines through so emotionally!!

send ✨ if you like my writing oh no compliments; I have made a mistake // accepting

Claire, CLAIRE, you cannot do this to me! I seriously value your opinion so much because I just sit here in awe at the fact that I have such an amazing writing partner so I'm just gonna casually save this and keep you forever, m'kay? M'kay!

#madefate #✎ helldustedstories : answered #✎ helldustedstories : save

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@gluttonybound asked: ❦ // I don’t know with who yet but I love your portrayals so much and I want dynamics 😭

Send a ❦ if you’d consider shipping our muses // always accepting, tbh!

*grabby hands* Please, I love your Bee!! I would be happy to throw pretty much anyone your direction! Haven't used him much, but if you want canon, I've got Tex, but pretty much everyone else is available, too! (Except for Stolas, but they should be friends instead because.....I think everyone should be friends with Stolas, gdi; he needs them.)

#✎ helldustedstories : answered #✎ helldustedstories : ooc #[genuinely I will happily throw anyone your direction. ^^] #[I did a silly little happy dance when I saw this ngl]

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@hzbinsouled asked: 🎮 🍝 🍦 🐶 📕 📺 🗒 🎧 🤗 😗 //i would say i'm sorry for sending so many but i am not bc i wanna KNOW uwu

Munday asks // accepting!

OH BOY, HERE WE GO. Under a cut for length!

🎮 — favorite video game(s)?

Let's see! The B.ioshock series will always have a special place in my heart (I vastly prefer 1 and 2 over Infinite, actually, and I have lots of reasons for that), but recently G.od of W.ar has been where my heart has been living. Not just 2018 and R.agnarok, but the entire series. Because the series as a whole leads up to the later games, and gives it that much more emotional punch, and.....I could go on about G.oW at length (and have, on my blog that has all of my characters ^^).

🍝 — favorite food(s)?

This sort of thing depends on the day of the week, how the stars are aligned, and the weather, among other things (this will be a trend with some answers). But a good go-to is some form of pasta or potatoes.

🍦 — favorite ice cream flavor(s)?

This is another one that varies! But mint chocolate chip or cherry and chocolate are delicious. (Not necessarily together, but!) I just....kind of really like ice cream, so I will eat most flavours. (When they're things that are supposed to be ice cream. I doubt I would enjoy, like, the ranch ice cream or ketchup, for example.)

🐶 — any pets?

I do have a pet! I have a doggo. His name is Dug, he has just met you, and he loves you. (I also claim Missa's cat Monkey as mine, but he does not currently live with me.)

📕 — favorite book/series?

This is another "that depends!" Because this answer has changed vastly over the years. A book that will usually rank towards the top is G.ood O.mens, and honestly anything by T.erry Pr.achett.

📺 — favorite movie(s) and/or tv show(s)?

Haha, well, currently, there's the obvious current hyperfixation. But other than that, T.he O.wl H.ouse, B.attlestar G.alactica, and G.argoyles are all top faves.

🗒 — what is/are your favorite genre(s)/theme(s) to write?

This is such a hard question. I love writing all sorts of different things! I think probably things that let me really delve deep into a character, to explore why they are the way they are, and to help them grow beyond that, if that makes sense. But I'm up for writing most things, really!

🎧 — do you write while listening to music/podcasts/videos/etc, or do you need total silence?

Oh, DEFINITELY with music. Music is one of those things that can absolutely make or break what I'm writing, for myself. I become almost unstoppable if I have a playlist for specific characters, because it can actually help me get into the right mindset for the specific character.

🤗 — are there any rpc mutuals that you’d like to meet irl?

Honestly, I'd love to meet any of my darling moots! I've had the pleasure of meeting a couple (Missa being the most obvious) from previous rpcs, and my track record is pretty good! (We don't talk about my former roommate because he was an outlier.)

😗 — what are some of your favorite things to do when you have some time to yourself?

I definitely love reading, which I don't do as much as I want to. But audio books have really helped with that, over the past few years. I also play/prep for D&D, work on various cosplays, and practice my various instruments (which I should also do more of, oops).

#hzbinsouled #✎ helldustedstories : ooc #✎ helldustedstories : answered #[sorry for all the 'that depends!' but it doooooes]

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@jizzlords asked: word around the seven rings is that you're a commendable Stolas ... and after seeing for myself, well,, you see,, ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ also I'm asking ur hand in threading with Stolas (+ whoever else u wanna throw at Ozzie but Stolas and Ozzie potential is so rich)

send ✨ if you like my writing oh no compliments; I have made a mistake // accepting

Oh my god, this took me so long to answer because I'm just.....trying to contain my excitement. I've just kind of been watching you from afar kind of in awe so when I saw this, the sound that left me was probably something of an undignified, delighted squeal.

I will happily throw Stolas in Ozzie's direction (among other people), omg. Thank you so much; I'm just gonna be over here flailing like an idiot, don't mind me. <3

#jizzlords #✎ helldustedstories : answered #✎ helldustedstories : save #[error 404 Mal not found] #[I'll just be rebooting in the corner ^^]

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@vanaglcria asked: ✨✨✨ *KICKS YOUR DOOR IN* LISTEN UP FUCK-O I'VE TOLD YOU MANY TIMES BUT I'LL SAY IT AGAIN : YOU'RE THE REASON I'M AS GOOD A WRITER AS I AM, BECAUSE I WAS DETERMINED TO FIGHT SOCIAL ANXIETY AND MY OWN INSECURITY AS A WRITER TO PLAY WITH YOU. You always go along with whatever crazy whims I have, you take every little sliver you are given and expand it into a full length cinematic universe. You're kind and caring and smart as hell. SO THERE.

send ✨ if you like my writing oh no compliments; I have made a mistake // accepting

GODDAMNIT, MISSA. Also, the "O" is silent, SHEESH. YOU ALSO MADE ME CRY. And THANK GOODNESS we were both just like "fuck anxiety; I need to talk to this person!" because I do not know where I would be without you in my life. And thank you for putting up with my apparent inability to write anything short and my crazy whims. <3 I love you, darling.

#vanaglcria #✎ helldustedstories : answered #✎ helldustedstories : save #[STOP MAKING ME CRY GDI]

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@fizzarollitm asked: MAL (KICKS OPEN YOUR DOOR TOO) THE canon Stolas imo and one of my faves in the world. I have said it so many times but literally pen my ear about anything and I will show up with popcorn and a soda ready to listen. I also need to but your other muses (I have an angel, u have a husk, discuss) and once I am fully back online it is going to be SO over!!!!

EXCUSE ME, YOU CAN'T JUST DO THIS WITH NO WARNING. Because now I'm just gonna be over here sobbing with how NICE this is the rest of the night, BYE. Nothing productive for me (not that I was getting much done oops); only tears.

In all seriousness, though, this means the world to me. I value your opinion so much, so to hear that you like my writing, that you like my theories is just....I'm twirling my hair and kicking my feet as I clap stupidly to myself.

*grabby hands!* Give me All the Things(tm)! I will write pretty much anything with you; you name the muse, and I'll come up with so many different scenarios and several different starters (and probably get far too long-winded because that's what I do these days), and it will be glorious.

#fizzarollitm #✎ helldustedstories : ooc #✎ helldustedstories : answered #✎ helldustedstories : save #[brb just crying now] #[i need to save this forever]

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@gamblinkat asked: ❦ 👀 I'm lowkey up for any ships for any ur muses and mine

Send a ❦ if you’d consider shipping our muses // pretty much always accepting

Heck yeah! Throw pretty much anyone at me, and I'm pretty much down for most everything! I should definitely throw Echo at pretty much anyone, because they're built to be able to interact with everyone, for one thing. ^^ Tex already likes Valia, so that could be an easy thing to go with!

#gamblinkat #✎ helldustedstories : answered #[those are just off the top of my head of course!] #[we can always chat other things ^^]

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@fizzarollitm asked: ❦ NAME A TIME PLACE AND LOCATION AND MUSES AND IM DOWN

Send a ❦ if you’d consider shipping our muses // pretty much always accepting

Definitely not me forgetting that I shoved this in my queue, nope. Could never be me.

LISTEN, I will happily throw pretty much anyone your way! Give me all of the messiness of Lucifer and Lilith both pre-and post-divorce, let Echo interact with basically anyone (because I love throwing them at people to see just what aspects of them change and what stay the same since they're something of a chameleon), basically just..... *grabby hands*

#fizzarollitm #✎ helldustedstories : answered #[more excuses to write with you? I will TAKE IT] #[give me all of the things because I adore you]

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@bescmar asked: 🃏+ what is something i should be aware of that is avoiding my attention. [Balam]

Send me 🃏+ a question for the cards! // Accepting

There's part of Stolas that isn't sure why Balam is having him do a reading for her when she knows so much more about the past and the future than he does, but he's always had a soft spot for her, even when he wasn't allowed to see her for a time.

So he's more than happy to hand his deck to her for her to shuffle as she considers her question, putting her intention and thoughts into it before handing it back to the much smaller Goetia. He takes a moment to spread the cards out before carefully setting three cards in front of him on the table to represent past, present, and future.

He turns the first card over, to reveal the Two of Cups, reversed. "Reversed like this, the Two of Cups means separation. A past relationship dissolved, and there were hurt feelings on both sides when secrets were revealed."

The next card to be turned is Strength, also reversed. "With Strength in this position, reversed like this could mean that difficult emotions are arising. It can be hard to face them straight on, and you might want to dismiss them or run away from them rather than confronting them, which can give them more power over you."

The final card is Justice, also in the reversed position. He has a moment to think that it's interesting that all of her cards were reversed before he's looking down at the last one, considering his words. "With Justice here, along with the other cards, it seems like a situation you're facing, one you thought would be simple, may actually be more complex. You may need to dig deeper to uncover the truth of what's happening, to find those who you can lean on and support you through this. But if you stand fast and hold on to your beliefs, even if it's rough, you should come out on the other side."

Which did less to answer her question and more to alert her to circumstances that might help with that answer. The cards didn't reveal everything, after all; just showed a path that might offer some guidance.

#bescmar #bescmar : balam #ᯓ★ stolas : answered #ᯓ★ stolas : ic #✎ helldustedstories : queue #[I am so rusty at this; forgive me] #[but here we go!]

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@heavenscrow asked: ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ ; haven't written together long. But in that small frame of time I already see and love ur writing. Your selection of muses is amazing. The amount of detail and quality you put into your portrayals are just awe inspiring and hands down splendid to see and read.

send ✨ if you like my writing oh no compliments; I have made a mistake // accepting

LEX, NO, STOP THIS IS TOO NICE. *sob* Seriously, though, thank you so much; it means a lot!! I've very much been enjoying writing and plotting with you, and I'm definitely looking forward to more!

#heavenscrow #✎ helldustedstories : answered #✎ helldustedstories : save #[waaaah; this is too sweet!]

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@fizzarollitm asked: SO first off, you write Stolas so well its kind of unreal like oh ok hi canon bird-man. I love the way you address dialogue in a your reply (Something I am lowkey stealing im sorry, its so god as a writing partner) and overall your ability to build tension and emotion is w o n d e r f u l. I am def going to bother your other muses (I am staring @ ur husk)

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Oh. Oh. CLARKE, you made me cry with this, oh my god. It means SO MUCH; I just adore you and all of your muses; I love writing with you so much, and I just....I'm just gonna be over here in my corner because this is SO SWEET. (and PLEASE bother everyone; I will happily give them all to you.)

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@vanaglcria asked: Mal, I've said this before but I'll continue to say it: your writing has made me a stronger writer. It's always in-depth and thought through and you can feel the passion you have for your characters. It's so nice to see you loving rping again. ♥️

send me a compliment but it's really just an excuse for me to yell about my moots // accepting

Thank you, darling! I appreciate the kind words, even if it's not always easy to accept compliments. But now I get to yell about you! You've fallen directly into my trap, exactly as planned!

SO, time to yell about you. I love how creative you are. You always take concepts that we're given and push them beyond the boundaries, to explore so much more. Especially if you pick up a character that might not necessarily have a lot; you're able to flesh out what we do have so they're well-rounded and complex, so they feel like living, breathing characters, and I love that.

You're amazingly skilled with your graphics, too, and you've put in a lot of work to get there, which is why I want to make sure to call attention to it! The ideas you put together, with the visuals are fantastic, and I'm always amazed.

Plus, you're just a wonderful person, and I'm very glad that I'm gonna be stuck with you forever.

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@aroyaltailor asked: 🔢what’s their body count? (for Stolas)

sinday headcanons // pretty much always accepting!

Two: Stella and Blitz. He's not the type of person to have a casual fling, because he has to feel an emotional connection to someone to be physically attracted to them, and that hasn't happened very often in his life. He and Stella were arranged, and while he tried for a long time to feel something for her, he simply isn't attracted to women. And even if he had formed an emotional attachment, that would not have changed.

#aroyaltailor #ᯓ★ stolas : headcanon #✎ helldustedstories : answered #[he's very inexperienced when it comes right down to it] #[which is part of the reason he's so enthusiastic]