pls I need episode sources for the true ones in the wtnv polls
this is about my "which of these is a fake fact about welcome to night vale" poll and ideally one should take that before reading these answers. having said that, let's go:
NVlians have to fill out triplicate sex paperwork with all potential partners: canon in the novel it devours! a few paragraphs from chapter 13,
2. cecil is an avid tiktok user and regularly records dances at the radio station: this is the false one, it's actually carlos who is the wannabe tiktok star. from episode "218 - the sitter cancelled,"
I tried to get Carlos to take Esteban to the lab, but apparently today they’re doing a dangerous experiment and he doesn’t want our son to get hurt. I’m not sure I believe that. I think Carlos might just want some time alone to work on his Tiktok dances. He’s obsessed these days with getting one to go viral, and he’s putting a few too many hours into choreographing and filming these things.
3. k[h]oshekh the floating cat is a misogynist: from 195 and 196, silas the thief parts 1 & 2. these episodes are told from the perspective of silas, a former successful art thief who used to work with a partner called sandrine whom he never got on with, largely due to his self-centeredness and misogyny never letting him see her as a full person. it all came to a head when sandrine, as an act of revenge, cursed him to be an immobile mutant cat for the rest of his days, and this is the cat we have known all along as khoshekh gershwin-palmer. however he has mellowed since then and his misogyny has kind of cooled, having kids really changed him.
4. cecil turns a recurring nightmare of his into an nft: I feel the need to say he turned the nightmare itself into an nft, not an artistic representation or anything. from "199 - guidelines for retrieval,"
And thus ends the new Guidelines for Retrieval. Aw, that’s such a nice offer from the Sanitation Department! A little long winded maybe, but I don’t want to be too critical. I know their public communications department has had a lot of turnover lately.
Anyway, I definitely will be taking them up on that offer this week. There’s a super vivid recurring nightmare I used to have that would make a great NFT.
5. cecil doesn’t know what fridges are: this one comes from the 2017 live show "ghost stories,"
Cecil: Oh yeah! Carlos and I have one of those humming closets, and when I open it up, there’s a light inside and cool air washes over me and I’m just like – what is this thing?
Earl: Well, that’s just your refrigerator, Cecil.
Cecil: Wait, that’s a refrigerator?!
Earl: What have you been using as a fridge?
Cecil: [beat] So tell us more about this master class um, Earl.
6. carlos climaxes in person in voice on podcast: from the patreon bonus episode "holiday." thinking or talking about science at too great length has a long canonical track record of getting carlos hot and bothered, and in one passage of the episode he starts talking about how much he loves doing science with a romantic partner, and, well. I'll just link the clip.
7. a big villain is defeated by getting squashed under a falling cow: major spoilers for very recent content here. in episode "230 - carlos explained," right as dr janet lubelle is giving her big villain monologue, this happens,
DR. LUBELLE: Now you’re starting to understand. There is no defeating me. No trick to wriggling out under my thumb. I’ve gamed out every gambit. Foreseen every fumbling, sweaty strategy. You have lost. And now…now Carlos, I will explain you away.
You, Dr. Carlos Robles, were the son of [WHISTLING SOUND OF SOMETHING FALLING FROM THE SKY. LOUD SPLAT]
[LONG PAUSE]
CECIL: And that’s when the Glow Cloud dropped a dead cow on Dr. Lubelle. I sure hope she wasn’t injured. We should definitely check on her at some point, you know, eventually.
8. joseph fink, irl writer of the podcast, has been a NV radio intern twice: once, in the live show "the investigators," an intern played by joseph fink introduces himself as intern joseph fink. in all fairness, he could just be playing a character with his exact name, I mean, that's what maureen johnson does. however, from episode "188 - listener questions" onward, our world has in-universe been merging with the night vale world, and the actual writer joseph fink has been trapped in the town of night vale for over two years, at one point doing a stint as an intern.
9. a big villain is offered “an extra hour in the ball pit” as a bribe to go away: this one's about dr janet lubelle, again. in the last couple of seasons, tamika flynn has been feeling like she's outgrowing using violence as a tool to solve her problems, so in "228 - diplomacy," she tries the following,
Frustrations have swelled to a new high in Night Vale after Councilmember Tamika Flynn’s failed diplomatic attempts with the University of What It Is. Tamika tried offering them everything from limitless use of the scrublands to a coupon book full of cute tasks like free backrubs. She even offered an extra hour in the ball pit at the Night Vale Convention Center. But Dr. Lubelle and all of her henchmen will not budge.
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through the hourglass 225. brb x oc
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He could’ve just checked the cameras, but with the rain it was hard to see anything even in person. He stands by the kitchen’s doors, his eyes trying to see through the downpour as he rolls his tongue in his mouth, ‘Ellie,” the white dog looks up at him, “Did you hear something girl?” and she barks in response.
From all their dogs, Eleanor was the actual guard dog of the three. Her mother was chill and only barked when truly necessary,while Jack was a bit more of a scaredy cat and preferred to stay behind, watching everything unfold.
Rooster's grip on the doorknob tightened as he considered his next move. The rain continued to pour, a relentless drumming that masked any other sounds. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart. Rooster had faced dangerous situations before. But this was different. This was their home, their sanctuary, and the safety of his family was his top priority.
With a determined nod, he pushed the kitchen doors open and stepped out onto the porch. Eleanor followed him, her growl low and menacing. The rain immediately soaked him, plastering his clothes to his skin, but he paid it no mind. He moved cautiously, his senses on high alert.
The darkness seemed to press in around him, and Rooster strained his eyes to pierce through it. The only illumination came from the soft glow of the porch light, which created a small circle of visibility.
Rooster's ears strained to catch any unusual sounds over the patter of raindrops. He heard the distant honking of cars, the rustle of leaves in the wind, but nothing that indicated a threat.
He continued to move along the edge of the garden, scanning the yard and the surrounding trees. It was a tranquil scene, one that should have been soothing, but the tension in the air was palpable.
Eleanor remained under the roof, choosing to remain dry, her senses finely tuned. Suddenly, she barked loudly, her hackles raised, and her teeth bared. Rooster's heart leaped into his throat as he spun in the direction she was facing.
In the dim light, he caught a glimpse of movement—a shadowy figure lurking near the edge of the yard. Rooster's instincts kicked into high gear. He didn't hesitate. He drew upon his training, moving swiftly and silently.
As he closed the distance, he couldn’t make out the shape of a person, it was just a blob of black. The rain continued to pour and Rooster's pulse thundered in his ears, but he remained focused.
"Hey!" he called out in a firm, commanding voice. "Identify yourself!"
There was a loud crash,which eventually made him jump under his skin followed by Eleanor’s violent barking. Soon enough he saw the culprit…a racoon. A big, fat raccoon hat was trying to dig into their trash cans. “...are you fuckin’ kidding me?”
He couldn't help but let out a relieved chuckle at the absurdity of the situation. Eleanor, however, didn't share his sense of humor. She continued to bark furiously at the raccoon, her protective instincts still in high gear.
"Alright, Ellie, calm down," Rooster said as he approached the scene. "It's just a raccoon, not a burglar."
Eleanor shot him a glare that clearly conveyed her disagreement with his assessment of the situation. Nevertheless, she slowly began to back away, the raccoon taking the opportunity to scurry away into the darkness.
Rooster shook his head, watching the raccoon's retreat. "Well, that was an adventure," he muttered to himself. And he felt bad for worrying Beatrice…a raccoon, of all things.
Inside the house, Beatrice was waiting anxiously, her expression a mix of concern and relief as she saw Rooster return,rubbing a towel that he got from the spare rooms downstairs so he doesn’t have a trail of water once he’s inside. "Roos, what happened?" she asked.
“Well,” he sighs, “We had an intruder,but it was small,fat and had tiny hands.” he smirks, “It was a raccoon.”
“Oh.”
“Yeah,sorry about that gorgeous.” he says while drying his hair, “I didn’t want to worry you and I should’ve thought better.”
Beatrice couldn't help but laugh at the image of Rooster facing off against a mischievous raccoon in the pouring rain. "Well, that's certainly um...something," she remarked, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "I'm just glad it wasn't anything more serious."
Rooster grinned, shaking his head to rid himself of the last traces of raindrops. "Yeah, me too," he admitted, pulling off his shirt. "But I should have checked the cameras first before charging out there. My instincts got the better of me."
Beatrice approached him, her hand reaching up to cup his cool cheek. "It's okay, Roos," she said softly. "You were just trying to protect us. And it gave Eleanor a little excitement for the night, didn't it?"
Rooster chuckled, leaning into her touch. "Yeah, she's probably still on high alert, ready to defend us from any raccoon invasions."
They shared a warm smile, the tension of the moment completely dissipated. And he was immediately relieved by it.
As Rooster peeled off his wet clothes and changed into something dry, Beatrice fetched a fresh towel for him. Once he was comfortably dry, Rooster pulled Beatrice into his arms. She fit perfectly against him, her head resting against his chest. "Sorry for the scare, gorgeous," he murmured into her hair.
Beatrice sighed contentedly, her arms wrapping around him. "No need to apologize," she replied. "I know you'll always do whatever it takes to keep us safe. It's one of the things I love most about you."
“Hm,I’m honored.” he murmurs against her hair and she laughs, hugging his middle. “You feeling any better though?”
Beatrice hesitated for a moment, her fingers tracing absent patterns on the back of Rooster's shirt. "I do," she finally admitted, her voice soft and thoughtful. "Being in your arms always makes me feel better. And, well, the raccoon encounter certainly added a bit of excitement to the evening."
He knew she was trying her best and he loved her for it, kissing her forehead in comfort, ‘Nikki fell asleep?” she nods, still hugging him, “Only our daughter can sleep through such weather.”
‘Haha, yeah,” she says quietly, moving her eyes to where Eleanor was still looking outside, alert, fur raised on her spine, “...you think she’ll be like that the whole night?”
Rooster gazed out at Eleanor, who remained vigilant by the kitchen door, her white fur illuminated by the soft glow of the porch light. "She might be," he replied with a chuckle. “You know how she is. Once she's on duty, it takes a lot to distract her."
“Yeah…like a real security guard.”
Rooster nodded in agreement, his arms still wrapped around Beatrice. "She definitely takes her job seriously," he remarked. "But I'm sure she'll settle down once she's convinced there are no more raccoon threats."
They stood there for a while, the rain still falling steadily outside, but the tension of the earlier scare had evaporated. In its place was a sense of peace and contentment that often accompanied moments like these, when they found comfort in each other's arms.
Beatrice let out a contented sigh and looked up at Rooster. "I think we should get some sleep," she suggested. "It's been quite a night, and we've got a big day tomorrow."
Rooster nodded, agreeing with her assessment. "You're right, gorgeous," he said. "Sleep sounds like a wonderful idea."
They untangled themselves from each other and stood up,but Rooster stopped when Beatrice grabbed his hand to take him upstairs to their bedroom, “I’ll join you in a bit,” he smiles,I just gotta check some things.”
“More raccoons?”
He smirks, “I promise I won’t get out in the rain,this time.” and he winks, kissing her knuckles before giving her ass a gentle love tap, one that makes her squeal as she walks up the stairs, “I won’t take long.” he reassures her once she gives him a look, leaning against the banister and only moving once she felt right.
With Beatrice gone, his smile diminished briefly and he looked back towards his office…he had to check the cameras. They decided to keep the ‘main frame’ in his office so it’d be easier to check if they needed.
Rooster made his way to the office, his steps echoing softly on the hardwood floors of their home. The rain outside continued its rhythmic dance, providing a soothing backdrop to his thoughts. As he entered the office, the soft glow of the monitors greeted him, casting a soft light over the room.
He settled into the leather chair behind the desk, his fingers dancing across the keyboard to wake up the system. It hummed to life, displaying the various camera feeds from around their property.
The multiple screens flickered to life, revealing different angles of their property. There was the front, the driveway, and the garden. Rooster's trained eye scanned each feed, looking for any signs of unusual activity, one of his hands holding his chin up
Raindrops clung to the camera lenses, distorting the view somewhat, but Rooster was still able to make out the familiar surroundings. Everything seemed quiet and peaceful now, a stark contrast to the earlier excitement with the raccoon.
But he wanted to make sure, he went back a few minutes before Eleanor started barking furiously, waiting until the image loaded.
Rooster patiently rewound the feed, watching as the minutes ticked backward. The rain-slicked driveway and garden gradually transformed into their previous state. The night was still, and the only movement was the gentle swaying of branches in the wind.
Then, he spotted it. A shadowy figure across the street, just moments before Eleanor had started barking. Rooster's heart skipped a beat as he focused on the figure. It was hard to make out any distinct features in the low-resolution footage, but the person appeared to be wearing dark clothing.
Now, it could be a random passerby for all the knew, but he couldn’t help the obvious gut wrenching feeling that took over him. He didn’t like it how it stood there, in the rain, for a few seconds.
It also appeared to walk away when Eleanor started barking.
Rooster's instincts were on high alert as he continued to scrutinize the figure on the surveillance footage. The fact that the person had been standing there, seemingly watching their house, was deeply unsettling. What had drawn them to their property in the middle of the night, especially in such inclement weather?
His mind raced through various scenarios, each one more concerning than the last. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss, something beyond the innocent explanation of a passerby. The sudden departure when Eleanor had started barking only added to his unease.
Rooster leaned closer to the monitor, studying the figure's movements. It was challenging to make out any distinctive features, but the way they had lingered across the street and then retreated raised questions in his mind.
The uncertainty gnawed at him. Was this connected to the earlier incident with the raccoon, or was it something entirely different? Rooster knew he needed more information, more context, to understand what was happening.
He watched the figure for a few more moments, but they remained in the shadows, their intentions unclear. It was clear to him that he couldn't handle this situation alone. It was also clear he couldn’t just accuse someone for standing in the rain…there are crazy and weird people everywhere after all.
He didn’t want to alert Bea either…so he had one thing he should do.
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“What?”
“I saw it Mav,” Bradley says, tapping his cup on the table as they have their lunch at the base, “Someone, stood there, under the heavy rain for a few seconds then only disappeared when Eleanor started barking.”
Maverick, who appeared calmer than Rooster was, just sipped his soda for a few seconds, “Alright, then what did you do?”
Bradley leaned forward, his hands gripping the edge of the mess hall table. He recounted the events of the previous night, starting with the encounter with the raccoon and leading up to the mysterious figure outside their home.
He asked questions, seeking clarity on specific points, such as the figure's appearance and behavior. Maverick knew that Bradley's account could provide crucial information for assessing the situation.
Once Bradley had described everything he had witnessed on the surveillance footage, Maverick took a moment to process the information. He glanced around the mess hall, ensuring their conversation remained confidential.
"Bradley, I need you to stay calm," Maverick said in a low, reassuring tone. "What you saw is certainly concerning, but we can't jump to conclusions. It could be a random incident or something more deliberate. We'll need to gather more information."
Bradley nodded, his expression tense but determined. "I understand that, Mav. But what should we do next?"
Maverick leaned back in his chair, considering their options. "First, we need to relax. Second," Maverick continued, "we're going to dig deeper into this. It's possible that this could be a one-time incident, but we can't take that chance."
“I mean, I don’t want to worry Bea,” he whispered, “She’s been going through it.”
“Honestly it could be a weirdo for all we care,” he shrugs, “Anything happened with the two of you that could’ve led to this?”
Rooster opened his mouth to speak, thinking about it, “Well…no?”
Maverick regarded Rooster with a thoughtful expression. "No recent conflicts, disagreements, or encounters that might have escalated?" he clarified, as if trying to draw out any detail, no matter how small, that might shed light on the situation.
Rooster scratched his chin, pondering the question. He couldn't recall any specific incidents that would have triggered such unusual attention. "Nothing I can think of," he replied, his brow furrowing. "We've been keeping to ourselves, focusing on Nikki and the twins, and there haven't been any disagreements or confrontations with neighbors or anyone else." he pauses, “Well there is this…Miranda, but she’s weird, nothing out of place.”
“Miranda,” Maverick repeats, “Tell me about her.”
Rooster leaned forward, his elbows resting on the mess hall table, as he began to describe Miranda, their somewhat eccentric neighbor. "Well," Rooster began, "Miranda lives a few houses down from us. She just…showed up out of nowhere and started acting weird, passive aggressive towards Bea."
Maverick listened intently, his mind processing this new information. "Has there been any recent interaction or dispute with Miranda that might have triggered her interest in your property?"
Rooster thought for a moment, trying to recall any encounters with their neighbor. "I mean she just showed up outta nowhere,Mav…I don’t know how that helps.” he shrugs, “We know nothing of that woman besides that she’s a Navy wife - you know the type - and that she is weirdly friendly towards Bea.”
"Hmmm...This whole situation is unsettling, and Miranda's behavior doesn't help. But let's remember to stay level-headed. We can't jump to conclusions."
Rooster leaned back in his chair, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "I know, Mav. It's just... I can't help but wonder if she might be somehow connected to all of this. I mean, she's the only new variable in the equation."
"It's natural to consider all possibilities," he said, "but we need evidence to support any theory. Right now, we have no concrete reason to suspect Miranda other than the timing of her arrival."
Rooster let out a frustrated sigh. "I know you're right, Mav. It's just hard not to feel paranoid about everything, especially when it involves the safety of my family."
“Just give it more time, maybe this was a one time only occurrence.” he says, sipping more of his soda, “By the way, is Bea home?”
“Uh,no,she’s at the hospital visiting the twins and Evelyn, she just gave birth and she wanted to be there for her.”
Maverick nodded in approval. "Sounds good and don’t worry, we'll leave no stone unturned, and we'll find out what's really going on. In the meantime, let's keep in close contact with Bea, make sure she feels safe, and stay vigilant."
“Yeah,”Rooster says softly, ‘Yeah, you are right.”
“I mean, the worst thing is that this Miranda is jealous of your garden.” he smirks, “Nothing more, you’ll see. It’ll all be resolved soon.”
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It's the first day of spring kids! I want winter to come back...
Tagged by both @mareenavee and @orfeoarte <3 I get to this really late so I imagine everyone else has been tagged/ I probably shouldn't be a bother with my art wips lol.
Anyway, we have art and writing... I've been doing a bit of costume design. That and we finished Josh's hair in the render and we will start with that.
Josh fucking about in his big, fancy warlord tent before assaulting Red Mountain. That man built an army and is choosing to be a tart about it. Let him be... also probably the longest extent of his hair. :P
This is long so under a cut the rest goes!
Next, I've been playing with two concepts the first is Josh's Twin Lamps persona Molag’shaln. Oh, it's a whole arch.
And the next is Josh's appearance as of 4th Era 199. Complete with Ashlander ritual scaring. These symbolise atonement (yes Yani has the same style, he got them as atonement for familial mistakes, Josh's is Red Mountain related). Oh and the mullet stays, I can't help myself. It's too him.
Josh is done with everyone ever for the reasons below...
Writing!
Been working on Serious Mistakes again and yes...its a Josh chapter. Josh is in a fight then he gets tired.
Hang on.
“What?” He hissed under his breath.
Something whizzed past Teldryn’s right ear, the sound vibrating the hollow helmet. He felt a heat erupt behind him and smelt the stench of burning fabric, wood, roasting fish, ash yams. He turned to face the bazaar and saw the canopies had caught alight, the flames spreading through the marketplace with a ferocity that suggested an accelerant. He realised that he hadn’t smelt anything but sulphur, ash storms... Surely, he hadn’t missed something that obvious! He rushed back towards the marketplace. A small group of well-armoured mercenaries were clashing with a growing contingent of Redoran Guard. He scanned the battle scene, searching for the Argonian who stole his belongings earlier that day. Nothing! Wait! Scales!
The scene was a blur as Teldryn rushed in. Golden moonstone sword clashing with blades of iron, steel. He moved between the mercenaries like a dancer, skewering one particularly persistent one who would just not fall to his sword the first five times he slashed at him. He hastily pushed the dying Nord off his blade with the heel of his boot.
He looked around the scene before him, the shadows from the fire were disorientating and the smoke was beginning to choke the air from his lungs. No! He can’t have lost that bastard yet! Not when he was so close! There was a sudden movement. A peculiar figure in dark leather armour was racing north up the main street towards the city gates. Slight, his tail bobbing in rhythm with his gate. He’d found his man!
He heard a woman scream.
He looked behind him, attempting to locate the out-of-place noise. Not far from the entrance to the Netch was his answer. A Khajiit was tugging a slight dunmeri woman by her hair. His clawed hands unsheathing his sword. Time seemed to stand still for several moments. Teldryn looked back towards the fleeing Argonian. Then towards the Khajiit. He watched as the Dunmeri woman reached for the small weapon at her belt. The Khajiit moved his blade towards her abdomen. Shit! He ran towards the mercenary, sword in hand. He grabbed the fucker by the throat and plunged his blade through the cat’s spine. Bone cracking and giving to his blade, the slightest smell of burned flesh and hair wafted on the wind. The Khajiit gurgled as his body finally went limp against the blade.
They really just make it too easy?
He let out a breath and looked over the mess before him. The Dunmeri woman had landed on the ground. Auburn hair fell wildly over her face. The front of her terracotta tunic now soaked a dark red. She stared back up at him with those same wide, amaranth-coloured eyes he’d first noticed at the corner club weeks ago. What was she still doing out here? Practically unarmed and totally underprepared!
What was she thinking?
Why do you care?
“Damn Outlanders, never paying attention! You’ll get yourself killed!” He scolded. Teldryn pulled his blade from the now lifeless mercenary and dropped the sod to the ground before the woman. He lightly flicked the errant blood to the side and watched as the woman before him smiled and tilted her head to the side.
He didn’t mind that. He also didn’t have time for this.
Don’t lose him!
Shit! Right again! Teldryn looked back towards the main gates, the faint shadow of his mark disappearing amongst the darkness. He was right, the Raven Rock Gaols were the target. He took off in pursuit, all his focus on reaching those cells before that fuck could disappear into the tunnels. He moved through the dying chaos, certain that the rest of Veleth’s men could handle whatever mercenaries were left. Teldryn sprinted back through the main street slowing down to a light jog as he approached the Bulwark. He can’t lose him down those tunnels. Not now!
He reached the shabby wooden door that led to the town’s gaols. It had been left wide open.
Teldryn quickly entered the narrow passageway, carefully closing the door behind him. He didn’t need anyone else following him. Not when he was so close! He stomped through the dimly lit corridor towards the singular cell that lay at the end. The barred gate had been unlocked and left wide open. The room before him was empty save for the small, extremely uncomfortable cot that lay in the corner. He had spent more nights than he cared to admit on that thing. And yet, as exhaustion began to settle in his bones once again that old cot seemed just as inviting as his bed back at the Retching Netch.
By Azura had he really wasted this much energy?
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