#had to do a silly lil drawing to celebrate

[nicoleclowes]

💖✨ mermaid bandit 💖✨

#stickbird #bluey #bluey fanart #bandit #bingo #bluey heeler #bingo heeler #bandit heeler #dogs #illustration #digital drawing #animation #daily drawing #my art #fanart #nicole clowes #this was one of my fave eps to work on! #had to do a silly lil drawing to celebrate

[somegrumpynerd]

When your ruthless henchmen have pack bonded and continually lie in a pile like kittens

#UTDR #UTMV #Bad Sanses #My Art #Finally got my art motivation back! Just in time to have one more day off and then back to work all week!! orz #But here's a lil silly doodle to celebrate anyways #I had Nightmare's dialogue in my head when I woke up this morning so I thought what the hell #Might as well draw the boys in a heap for funsies #Sometimes they do spread out and do their own thing #But usually at least once a day it's sit on each other o'clock

[willowser]

hi will!!! seduction, romance and position for u and katsuki eeheheheheheehh!!!

seduction :  what gets your f/o going ? how do you seduce them ? how do they seduce you ?

katsuki is such a 'love-chub' kind of person that feeling extra appreciated and cared for gets him going LOL i kind of said this earlier but—as a kid he was always praised, right, and fawned over a little bit, for his quirk, and even though he grew up and did some self reflection and had his insecurities, i think getting kind of celebrated is always going to make the blood rush to his head. both of them.

i also think he's so incredibly disconnected to what he looks like in a attraction sense ? bc he doesn't measure anyone that way, "attractive people" aren't any more worth his respect or time LOL like. i think he knows people find him attractive, but it's like. him knowing people know that he's dynamight and what his quirk is. it's just a thing about him and not something he really internalizes.

so, in saying that, to be aware that the person he loves is continuously sexually attracted to him is like. stomach-flipping, full body flush for him LOL that has his head spinning, and it's not something he's always consciously thinking of. and to be reminded of it in certain moments has him REDDDD.

for me, hmm. katsuki isn't that touchy all the time, so in the moments that he is more touchy-feely, i think that's what would very quickly draw my attention and i would want him to do it more LOL i'm pawing at him like a cat hehehe

i answered these two for katsuki, so i will answer for kiri !!

position : do you and your f/o have a particular favorite position ? 

do i even have to say that eijirou is big into mating press. do i even have to say that really LOL although i also think he's a fan of prone bone, so i would choose that for us 😊 i would say doggy but. i think that would genuinely wreck me LOL

romance : is sex between you and your f/o romantic ? what makes it romantic ?

yes, i would say it's romantic and i say that bc—we don't take ourselves too seriously ! we're almost a lil silly hehehe and that to me is romantic ! bc we can be ourselves 🥺 and we trust the other person with our most vulnerable self 🥺 and we still have a great time hehe 😊

spicy/nsfw self ship asks

#hiii friend !! #eijirou is also so earnest that's it's impossible not to feel the love he radiates !! #✿ ask willow #✿ ask game #✿ will x katsuki #✿ will x eijirou #ty for asking !

[covetyou]

y2k

moodboard and fic inspo by @psychedelic-ink main masterlist

rating: Teen (this is an 18+ blog) warnings: fluff, Joel and Sarah being domestic and cute af, swearing, Sarah being a little shit. No outbreak. word count: 876 summary: a morning in the Miller Household with our fave resident Girl Dad and his Daughter (who is a little shit affectionately).

A/N: @psychedelic-ink is having a cute lil joel miller birthday bash and i requested a silly y2k moodboard in honour of the occasion. This spawned from my brain before I could stop it. Happy Birthday, JM!

if my boss asks, i've been working super hard for the last hour and not writing this.

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Joel sat at the kitchen counter, nursing his morning coffee. It was a clear day, the heat of summer dwindling now that October was approaching. He relished these quiet moments in the mornings, just him and his world inside that house, safe and sound.

Even after 15 years though, the silence never lasted long. He was glad for it - he dreaded to think how quickly the days of silence would come and how much he would long for the noise.

As expected, footsteps thundered down the stairs.

One day that kid's goin' to bring this fuckin' house down.

"Hey Dad," Sarah says breathlessly as she sidles up to Joel. She's hiding something behind her back, and Joel well knows that look on her face by know. She's been up to something.

"Mornin' kid," he smiles. Whatever she's up to he doesn't care, seeing the best thing he ever did every morning always put a smile on his face. "What you got there?"

"I got something to show you," she bites her lip. "I made it."

Joel's heart wants to burst out of his chest. As a kid, he was always being gifted little drawings and creations - pictures of them in their house, a deranged looking cat with too many legs (a sign from Sarah that she really wanted a pet kitty - he wishes he could've said yes to her, but his allergies would never let it happen), a paper mache lump of something she'd made and painted. He kept it, but he still didn't know what it was. My babies first abstract art he'd joked at the time. It had been years since she'd made anything for him, she was more into playing with friends and sports than arts and crafts with her old man these days.

"Alright then, let's see it," he turns to face his daughter as she pulls her laptop from behind her back. It was a birthday gift this summer, and she was rarely off the damn thing - she said it made homework easier than having to use the family desktop computer, but he still didn't quite believe she didn't just use to to talk to her friends until the early hours of the morning. Still, he could never say no or be mad at her for much of anything for too long.

"And you ain't takin' that to school."

Sarah rolls her eyes. "I'm not. Look."

She points to the screen.

"I was up all night making it for you - Happy Birthday, Dad!"

It's... well. It's something else. Pictures of him (he recognized one as a picture she had taken 5 years ago) and the two of them together, all interspersed with a collection of other images he wasn't familiar with but somehow seemed to match. Joel's stomach dropped with it - if this is what his baby girl was into, maybe she'd changed more as a teen than he thought. Still, she'd made it for him. It was special.

"I... it's..." Joel was getting genuinely choked up. He didn't care what it was. He just loved that she made it for him.

"Don't you love it?" she prods his arm, grinning like a maniac.

"I do." And he did.

"The color pallette is so cute right, and this picture is my favorite." She points to a picture in the middle from a 4th of July last year - Her and Joel had gone to a neighbors house to celebrate. There'd been a bonfire. "I put filters on everything to make it more pink. It really gels it all together, don't you think?"

It was one of his favorites too. Even with... all the pink.

"It is uh, real pink, yeah," Joel says, scratching his neck. "It your new favorite color or somethin'? We need to paint your room again?"

Sarah's face drops. "I - I thought it was your favorite color, Dad." She looks devastated.

Joel is dumbstruck. What does he say. He flounders, stuttering, trying to find the words.

Suddenly, Sarah's face breaks into a shit eating grin big enough to rival Tommy's.

"I'm just fucking with you dad."

Joel's eyes snap to hers, a warning, and amusement, flashing across his face.

She holds her hands up in surrender. "Messing! I'm just messing with you."

"Well, I love it anyway. Even if you are just messin' with me," he kisses her temple and pushes her toward the door. "C'mon, lets get goin' or you're goin' to be late, and so am I."

Sarah rolls her eyes, gathers her school bag and heads for the door with Joel in tow. They both head for his truck, starting their day the same way they always do - together.

Joel stops before he reaches his truck, placing a large hand on the hood and looking over to his daughter. His - how did he get so lucky.

"Hey kid... can you send me that picture when you get home from school?"

Sarah smiles. It was a silly joke, but she's glad he loves it too. "Sure thing, Dad."

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#joel miller fanfiction #joel miller fluff #joel miller is a girl dad #y2k #pedro pascal characters #coveted fics #happy birthday joel miller

[mostlymaudlin]

ooooooh ok juicy sfc posts happening !! i rly honestly truly love to see it. here's my unasked for two cents, as someone who did find the story really hopeful. im posting this not to like, discourse or disagree or discount what im seeing, but to just maybe offer a different pov for ppl who might be trying to file this story away in a less devastating way.

i, of course, think baz deserves better than what he gets from his family. we all deserve to have families that love us unconditionally, and so many of us DONT have that -- including baz. that hurts !! i also think simon didn't deserve to lose his magic, and penny didn't deserve to take on the sole responsibility for keeping simon safe, and agatha didnt deserve to be shoved into every princess/damsel role ppl cast on her, etc etc. 

what i like so much abt this series is that ppl dont get what they deserve, but theyre still okay. its why i also love the end of awtwb -- simons LICH ER ALL Y crying lol. he got a whole mega-bucket of extra trauma dumped on his plate that he hasnt even started to process. but its still so clear that he's got the support he needs to live a good life alongside this terrible knowledge. the mage fucked him over even more than he knew, but he doesnt have to define himself by these terms anymore -- we've seen his growth in this regard.

bazs main arc in the series is about how he sees himself -- in crudely simple terms, he rly wants to be a Good Guy (you know, not a vampire, straight, a good pitch etc etc) but sees himself as cursed with that impossibility. this continues as his idealized Good Guy self develops over the course of the books into something that actually feels more achievable to him and is less reliant on the shit his family put on him growing up. 

the cool thing about snow for christmas is that -- just like when simon finds out abt the mage at the end of awtwb -- we get to see baz's new sense of self tested. we get to see what he's using to draw the lines of morality. and we get to see that while of course he still cares about what his family thinks, and it still causes him anxiety and trauma and all the shitty things that he doesnt deserve -- he has grown from that place where their value system can make him hate himself.

and moreso on the hope part -- the grimms value, above all, the ability to fit into the roles they think theyre supposed to hold. its bullshit, and they've both caused themselves problems and absolutely are fucking up their children. daphne fully had to be saved by a cult bc of it and shes still not over that mindset -- these ppl need therapy lol. so it's def sick n twisted that they're celebrating baz being able to hide better rather than celebrating who baz is, but is this not the utmost sign of love that they're capable of? baz gets to fit in better -- that's all they've ever wanted for him, whether we agree with that or not. baz seems to recognize the balance of this in the story. he narrates the rest of the dinner with a sort of dry, relieved, disbelieving tone. it’s like hes huffing a laugh, shaking his head, thinking, “did i really used to pin so much of myself on this stuff? how silly.” he is not distressed bc he understands his parents, and he has, again, divorced his sense of self from their expectations. so much so tht he says fuck it and gives simon the lil kissy at the end, because THIS is his new value system: he ALWAYS kisses simon goodbye!

so, is this a step forward for the grimms being more supportive parents? yeah, maybe not. maybe it never gets better than baz hiding his fangs at dinner and everyone doing the bare minimum to accept simon's role in baz’s life. that's not what baz and simon deserve. but it could be enough, because simon and baz have different ways that they measure their happiness by. they have each other and penny and shep and ruth and agatha and niamh and every other person they'll meet in the many, many years ahead of them whose opinions they can choose to make important to them, or reject. i love this for them! the true queer hope story imo. thats what i want for myself and for the people i love. 

to be clear: this story made me sob so hard i scared my cats. (im not rly a crier, they did not know what to do). i had to put it down in the middle because i couldnt see the page. any queer person who has Family Shit is bound to get whammied lol. but! i personally find comfort in the idea that we can coexist with people who are important to us but also very difficult to be around, even if its not totally what we deserve. its a very quiet, somber hope -- but that only makes it feel more real to me. 

#snow for christmas #snow for christmas spoilers #idk if we're still doing that hahahha #sfc #ss #a #<my ol simon snow analysis tag LOL been a while

[aashiyancha]

1 year ago I made my first silly lil rf5 doodle comic post. Can you believe it's already been a year? (What am I doing with my life lol)

To celebrate year 1 of my silly skit's life, I felt like doing a redraw of a doodle from my first post. The characters changed quite a bit since my initial plans for them!

Some changes include:

-Alice is significantly younger and smaller than Ares (originally I had planned for her to be 23 while Ares was 25 but I bumped her down to 19)

-More exaggerated personalities (Alice bubbly and overconfident Ares tired and punkish)

- One gun is good enough (I got so tired of drawing 2 lol)

- Ares went from being primarily a broadsword user to a guy who uses his broadsword like a staff 80% of the time

-Ngl very similar energy to Martin and Cecil but with the town favoring Alice over Ares rather than the other way around for this pair.

* Edit : I had to remove the uncanny valley from Alice's eyes so I redrew her pose

-I also moved the gun from her left hand to right hand to make it more obvs that she's right handed and Ares is left handed

#rune factory 5 #rune factory #rf5 ares #rf5 alice #rf5 #aashi doodles #oof i really like how ares turned out in the new one but alice's smile came out a bit uncanny valley overdid it a bit lol #ah well win some lose some

[goldendoodlerlockerlove]

4, 10, 11, 27!! (took you this long to reblog the thing >:/ but hell yessss ♥️)

Yesss!! Thank you so much for invading my ask box, DT!!❣️

4.) How many different styles/mediums (e.g., digital art, traditional art, comics, sculptures, paper craft, etc.) did you try this year?

Actually, quite a bit!! At least, more than I initially thought I did. I, of course, did mostly digital art near the end of this year, and ended up producing a lot more pieces than I've done before!! It was honestly kind of crazy how much art I began producing at the end of this year. It was like I was a driver in a race, pffffffft. But, at the beginning of this year, I dabbled a lot in traditional art, because I enjoy the feeling of putting a pencil to paper, and whilst it takes more time, sometimes it can give you more freedom to experiment with designs or expressions. I also began making a long-form Bob's Burgers comic for the first time, which was inspired by @bluebirbbs and their long-form Bob's Burgers comic, which everyone should read if they haven't already. When I was younger and in art class, I actually used even more mediums for creating art, like sewing an actual Christmas ornament, and sketching stuff using a lightbox, which is super fun. But I haven't done those two things in years. I kind of want to try doing them again someday.

10.) What inspired/motivated you this year?

DT, you know I'm going to say you as my first (and biggest :3) inspiration. I mean, come on, you're the reason I have this blog in the first place. I know I've said it before, but seeing your amazing, lovely BB art inspired me to begin making my own and get back into drawing, and it caused me to create my blog and expand it into territories I didn't even think were possible. And now I'm running Geneuary, an event celebrating my favorite baby boy, and that would never have happened if it hadn't been for you, and that initial Boblin ask I somehow worked up the courage to give you (and am so glad I did)! It doesn't show it anymore, but do you remember how I didn't even have an image for my account?? 😆

Yes, I'm getting super sappy, but all of this is true!! Now, of course, you weren't my only inspiration. There are too many blogs to name, but @br1ghtestlight has been super sweet and my Gene Belcher buddy!! He's the one person who loves the baby boy as much as I do. We may or may not do a collab for Geneuary based on an idea she had about Gene and Tina working on a lil' puzzle together, which is just too adorable 😭

I also must shout out @babsvibes too. She was also, in a way, the reason I even have this blog. I used to be content enjoying this silly Burger show on my own, watching the episodes and having fun, and reading the occasional fanfic (@thisaliennerd and their Boblin fanfic Falling For You is Easy [Like Sunday Morning]) was one of my first forays into the BB fanfic community, and it wonderful) when I suddenly stumbled upon this Tinimmy fic by Babs one fateful day called Honeycombed Hair, I believe: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44413795

This fic led me to you, DT, and your amazing art!! And I joined this incredible Muppet community, and nothing's been the same for me ever since. Now I don't have to enjoy this show alone!! Of course, I have my BF @cryptidchrome now, who watches the show, but I digress. Babs also invited me to the Louigan server, which has been an absolute blast. And she's just an excellent writer in general, which is very inspiring as someone who also writes.

I must also shoutout @theangrypomeranian for being so sweet and Commissioning me, and also being an excellent writer (she called me the #1 Gene person in this fandom and that made me so 🥺). And @devilh0rnsinc for having such lovely art that it makes me squee every time. And @jimmypesto for making the best Boblin fics and just being the ultimate Boblin connoisseur. Shoutout to her new nephew for being the most adorable bambino on the entire planet. Welcome to the world, lil' bean!! @jimmyjrsmusoems is another fantastic writer and is hilarious, and is the other Tinimmy connoisseur in this fandom, besides you, DT, of course. Also, @koko-raccoon has some of the cutest art ever and listened to me ramble about my OCs, which I definitely want to thank them for. Their art is very inspiring to me. But the person whose art is the most inspiring to me, besides yours, DT, is probably @dianadeadwing. Her art is wonderful, and I'll never get enough of it. I also get so excited whenever I see it.

Okay, now for more of a speed round so I can mention more people!! @ratguy-nico has adorable art as well, and I love his style so much. It's wonderful. And @ltwharfy is such a good writer and I didn't even know until I read his Roudise Week fic about Bob and Rudy getting Louise a new hat when she outgrows her bunny ears. @keepyourhornson-spyro is another fantastic writer and is the certified Tedmort Monarch. There are just so many more people I want to name, but I'll just mention one more person: @carnivaldemon, who gave me the most adorable art of Gene and my OC, Alexis. His art is truly inspiring to me.

11.) What pairing/character/subject did you create the most for this year?

You probably already know the answer to this ☠️

It's definitely a tie between Boblin and Gene/Alexis, which is definitely my newest ship and obsession. But I have to give Boblin a special shoutout because I began work on an entire Pre-Canon Boblin series (which I'm still working on to this day) and a "Linda is Deaf" AU, both of which are super close to my heart now. Thank you for giving me the push I needed to work on my "Linda is Deaf" AU when I sent that ask about it to you, pfffffft.

Gene is definitely the character I've created the most for in terms of just singular characters. I could talk about him all day. I love this lil' guy so much. Hopefully, y'all don't get bored of hearing me ramble about him, because I'll certainly never get bored of rambling about him.

27.) Biggest surprise while creating art this year?

Honestly, the biggest surprise was just how sweet, supportive, and welcoming the Bob's Burgers community ended up being. Y'all welcomed me with open arms and supported all of my creative endeavors (and long analyses about Gene) and for that, I'll always be grateful. This community really does feel like one big family, and it's so lovely to see. Everyone is just so nice to each other, it warms my heart 🥹 And one of my biggest surprises was learning about the Ship Weeks/Character Events, and how fun they are. They're truly a testament to how sweet and talented this community is. I'm definitely looking forward to them all next year if they happen again.

#asks #doodler’s daydreams #bobs burgers #thank you so much for asking this dt❣️ #i know i got super sappy but everything i said was true #joining this community was the best decision i ever made #i'm not planning on leaving anytime soon. not willingly anyway #who knew them burger muppets could create one of the sweetest and most supportive online communities ever?? i certainly didn't #and i've never been the same since (in the best way possible)

[l0viez]

May I request a reader who feels like they're falling behind in life? I feel this profound sadness when I realize others are further along where I want to be.

I'd like Kaeya for this one (And Zhongli if you have time).

Really sorry that im late for this! i had a busy scheduleT.T!, also sorry in advance if some of my writings is abit.. confusing? or not rlly that understandable! im still a newbie at these! This was in a rush so if i have some extra time ill rewrite and make it more better^^

This can be seen as romantic or platonic!💟

🗡️Kaeya! ;

Kaeya's first and honest reaction was .. kind of mixed

He felt abit little bitsy upset for the person you always look at and compare yourself too

He felt alot of concerned and sadness , concerned because of the fact you would stop talking or just go to your own world whenever you see them

He was very saddened over the fact you look and felt miserable just because of it

the first time he knew about your situation and what you were feeling these days

He felt guilty and mad at himself because he didn't get to manage to see it more earlier

Kaeya WILL visit you daily with flowers!

Theres are no ifs or buts

you will see him at the front door waiting for you

it will become a daily thing until you finally feel better again

(unless you want him to visit u everyday🤭! just request him xox)

Kaeya will be inviting you to tavern to make you feel calm down and to distract you from you feeling upset

knowing kaeya he will still tease you but he will lower it down too make sure it doesnt say anything to tigger you

he isnt a afraid to make himself look like a fool just to distract you and make you laugh

he will even skip some of works to hang out with you to distract you from all those stress or

a little headcannon : since he got em 💵💵💸 whatever your hobbies are he will buy you the items needed for your hobbies!

Cooking? you have a whole kitchen for yourself to make foods and make your own recipes!

Singing? He will rent out a whole year room just for you to sing, it has a mic and everything

Drawing? .. yeah he would probably ask albedo for some tips on what to buy good materials LMAO

Kaeya is the type of person who would distract, make you forget about your worries, spoils you rotten, be more 10x clingy, make you laugh during your bad times❤️

Kaeya is super supportive of you and respects your decisions but sometimes he worries to much for you thats why he's always looking out for you!

He will even take you to some sceneries or areas that you havent went before and explore abit !

he just wants to express his love to you and to tell you everyday that your more than good enough and that what ever you have or got is something to cherish for and that one day you will be like someone you idolize!

he will wait for you to succeed to the things you want to be in life, he will be there at your comfort <33

he's honestly so proud of you like he would be like "yess💅🏻thats my boyyy/girll!" (hes a silly lil goofy man dont mind him) if you ever surpassed or succeed on the things you want to be or you want to succeed in

(he would even throw a celebration on it too😭‼️)

He's that hype man you didn't ask for but still (thankfully) got/jk

(he gives me that "its us againist life"/jk im unfunny like cyno im sorry)

" Oh (n/n), took you long enough, almost thought Id have to spend this night by myself.. drinking (your favorite drink) by my self... Ow! that was a hard one — hey hey! I was just kidding you didn't have to hit me that hard haha.. here come sit with me! .. what's that? you still have work to do? heh. Your staying here with ME tonight. Relaxing! The night is young, how about you relax abit? Don't worry I'll help you with your problem tomorrow! Would it really kill you if you don't work for one day? "

His first reaction was most likey confused..

Dont blame the poor old man he is still learning

Ofc he would be also half upset bout it too

Cause like.. what his DEAR IS UPSET? HE is UPSET as well😤‼️

Zhongli would be so confused because like he will catch you looking down or feeling down

he would ask you if you were alright and you would tell him you were okay

but more days went by he FINALLY gets the clue

He brought you both to a fancy expensive looking restaurant (ofc childe payed for it)

When both of you got comfortable now

He legit straightward asked on what was goin on with you for the past few days

he would give you the most OBVIOUS things and asks you the most OBVIOUS things as well (his trying his best😭💔)

(but then again, I feel like he will get it already but he will act like he wouldn't just cause "communication is the key" and he didn't want to be rude and assume on what was going on so he has to make sure of it"!)

When you confessed on what was going on and how you felt down because of it

he will also visit you everyday like kaeya's! but no flowers.. well probably a pretty rock but who knows

he will use his wallet/childe to get you both in some fancy resturants whenever you both have spare times!

Zhongli would be like your spotify premium but instead of music he is like a radio.

He will tell you stories non stop to "distract" you from feeling upset

good thing his voice is calming

so while your doing your thing he would be talking in the background

Zhongli will probably even give you his specialty dish just for u<3

zhongli will be the type of person who likes to think that making things from your heart or homemade is more special that buying

(he just dont wanna admit he has no cash to buy you gifts/jk)

just like kaeya he would maybe take a day off to spend time with you

Instead of buying you newest items you wished you had, he will give you some items they used before when he was still a archon younger!

Unlike kaeya who likes to distract you and make your worries clear off ur mind, Zhongli will instead give you some "wise" advices on what you want to get good at and be more more supportive of your decisions!<3

He understands that there's a huge difference between a human and an archon but that won't stop him from giving all his best to help you get what you think its missing from you‼️

He's that "proud father" or "proud old grandpa"

He's more layback and chill than kaeya, like he will also tell you to relax and to not overwork yourself as well

If you manage to overcome or succeed or surpassed the people that you used to look at with sadness

Zhongli will most likey to celebrate that and even invite some people from liyue!

He will even take you on a peacefully calming date while you tell him about what happened

Zhongli is willing to listen to you 24/7

he will probably request you to do your hobbies or the things you love infront of him

and he will even act dense about it (sly mf)

" Greetings (Y/n) , I have some plans for us to visit somewhere special. Ah ah. *holds your hand* don't even think about going back and overworking youself now. You don't have to rush yourself always you know? Im worried about you, you might even get a fever from thinking too much.If you ever need someone to comfort you I'll be there at your call now.. I ordered us some relaxing tea at Yanshang Teahouse, let us go and grab it shall we?

This is just a little bonus message, if you ever feel sad about people who are futher along where you want to be in. Remeber to not pressure yourself to becoming a "improved" you. to not overwork youself for it. Don't be hard on your self because sooner or later you will be on the top or be the version you wanted to be. Dont rush and try to have fun along the way and to stay safe always<3.!

#genshin impact #genshin #kaeya alberich #zhongli #genshin impact x reader planotic #genshin impact x reader #fluff? #comfort #crack #not the drugs tho- #kaeya genshin #kaeya x reader #zhongli genshin impact #rex lapis #old man #zhongli x reader #genshin x reader #liyuegenshin #mondstadt

[ian-loves-fanfiction]

Well

I finally finished I See You, Sundrop! by @shirajellyfish

Slight spoily warning!

It is 1:14 in the morning as I write this (editing about a day later) and I have my first day of my senior year of high school tomorrow, but I just had to get all of my thoughts out while they were fresh.

I have never, never hyperfixated on a fanfic so hard. I've never read 400k+ words of a single fic in under a week. Somehow I managed to do that and have time to draw fanart (something I'm pretty sure I've only done once before for a fic, actually) and do my irl life shit.

How, you may ask? By continuously staying up into the wee hours of the morning :D (like 4-6am type shit, don't recommend it even if I think it was personally worth it).

I think I was so hyperfixated on the fic that I honestly didn't absorb the emotions like I should have? I felt things, surprise, excitement, a Sense of Impending Doom (/hj), but I don't think I really felt them.

I was probably a little more dissociated while reading than I usually am lol. I was so absorbed that some things barely registered. I am 100% going to have to re-read everything.

At one point I worried the fic wouldn't have a happy ending. Doesn't have the "angst with a happy ending" tag afaik and it got much worse before it got better. Saw a comment on one of the end notes and was reassured thankfully TvT. I'm very happy everyone is ok.

Love how the after ending note basically boiled down to "everyone is fine and Felix finally got some sleep" lol.

This fic was just. So good. Riley is such a dynamic character, so awesome and so cool. I really want to headcanon them as autistic (some of their behaviors just. They just. It's hard to explain, but if you're autistic too I bet you probably felt it, just a lil. They got the vibes /hj) but I know some authors can be kinda iffy about people headcanoning their OCs (which I get).

It was really cool to see an honest to goodness nonbinary character, a full character and not a self insert or y/n (no shade, I love y/n stories too). It was just cool to see a complete OC, and I love that it was all platonic, even if Sundrop did catch a little bit of feelings.

Honestly I relate so much to that, as someone who gains and loses crushes pretty fast. I'm happy it stayed platonic though and Sunny wasn't hurt or stuck pining or something silly. Plus his absolute embarrassment and mortification at his slip up was pretty funny. Might try to draw it, if I have any left over motivation (the bottom of this post sure is interesting hint hint).

Update as I'm editing this about a day later: I can't stop thinking about this fic. It was just so good! I already want to re-read it but I know I should give it at least a little time so I don't burn myself out. This fic was probably the best story I've ever read. Period. Even better than the published books I've read.

Honestly without spoiling any more than I already have, read it. If you like the DCA, read it. If you like cool nonbinary characters and great platonic relationships, read it. If you like a plot that sneaks up on you before hitting you in the feels like a truck, read. It. Do it. It's sososo worth it, I promise you.

If anyone has some good fics to read (completed preferred but actively updated ones work too) PLEASE FEED ME. Now that I'm done with ISYS I am desperate for more DCA fics. I've read so many and I n e e d m o r e.

Bonus fanart to celebrate my completion I guess(?), embarrassed Sun boy!

I guess I just really like drawing embarrassed boyos. Sorry if it looks weird, I've never drawn a pose like this before :P

Shira if you're reading this, thank you. Your fic was just fantastic. Also thank you for helping me get out of my art block! I had it for the whole month of ArtFight (sadge) but I'm so happy to have some motivation again. Thank you.

#ian's shitty art #art #drawing #fnaf security breach #fnaf dca #fnaf sb #fnaf sun #sun fnaf #fnaf daycare attendant #holy shit shira you really done made the best fic I've ever read huh #you Do Not Understand how much I appreciated ISYS #i really needed that hyperfixation rn #thank you #so much

[paper-starz]

May we hab more Leo Headcanons? (And doodles if you’re feeling up to it! I love that goober sm sjdjejejeldhejfj ❤️❤️❤️)

Why OFC!

Although Leo is currently taking a break from celebrity life, he still indulges in his passion for music privately. In his home studio, he spends hours playing his guitar, writing heartfelt songs. His music serves as a personal escape, allowing him to express himself without the pressure of fame.

My man CANNOT bake for the life of him. Like, ask him to bake some cookies and you'll return to a slightly burnt lion and a kitchen thats on fire. HOWEVER, he is a KILLER at the barbecue. He loves gatherings and everyone chilling as he prepares burgers and hotgdogs.

Leo loves to try out new hobbies! Currently, he's really into DIY projects. He enjoys fixing things around the house, building furniture and just making stuff in general.

He also likes exploring other interests as well, sometimes he paints with Wally, other times he makes crafts with Eddie! His work is a bit... abstract however.

Dash (at Leo's drawing): What's that supposed to be? Some kinda... deformed box with legs..?

Leo: Hehe, how silly! It's supposed to be a jovial horse, galloping across the wind.

Dash (tilting his head): OHHHHH. It looks.... nice.

His greatest possession was a craft that he made with Eddie. It's a paper cup doll with sticks as arms and legs, googly eyes, and a scratchy line as a smile.

Leo 100% loves to cuddle. He loves sleeping in general but oh doesn't cuddling make everything 200x better. He's incredibly fluffy!

Now for some LORE

Leo Lohow, a talented musician with a unique voice and stage presence, started performing in small local venues in the early 1950s. (He's like 40 smth during the 1970s btw)

His music resonated with audiences, and word began to spread about this charismatic singer! He even caught the attention of a music producer who recognized his potential and signed him to a record deal.

He released a few songs here and there, which gained moderate success and attracted a loyal fan base.

His next album, with its catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, became a surprise hit, catapulting him to stardom! He gained hundreds of thousands of fans almost overnight, and while he was kinda happy with his success, he was also content with having a small fan base as well.

His energetic live performances and relatable songwriting style endeared him to fans across the country. Leo's fame soared as he topped music charts, received critical acclaim, and performed sold-out shows in prestigious venues.

And yet, despite his success, he wasn't all that happy. It wasn't the pressure of stardom that made him unhappy, nor was it the death threats or the fans that were a bit TOO obsessed with him... it was the personal connection to him and his fans.

When he had a small fanbase, he was content. He carefully read every single fan letter and he signed every piece of every album fans brought to him. Now, with his fanbase so big, he can barely read the mountains of stacked letters (that'll probably be thrown out the following morning) or sign anything since his fans are scrabbling on top of each other just so they can be closer.

He missed the intimate and personal connection that he once had.

So, one night, he made the decision to do a lil' bit of soul searching. He threw his belongings in his tour van and drove off in the middle of the night, driving until he spots a familiar neighborhood.

(Dash Chee belongs to @dottyorange)

#welcome home #wally darling #welcome home wally #welcome home eddie #eddie dear #leo lohow #answered asks

[pantheon-devotee]

Answering Polytheist & Pagan Asks by khaire-traveler

🙏 - Which pantheon(s) do you actively worship?

Fully, a Greek one. I started with them, and I'm sure I will keep that. Other deities I work with are from Norse and Egyptian pantheons.

🌞 - Which deity(ies) are you closest to/do you worship the most often?

Even though I'm the closest with the Greek pantheon, Fenrir was the one I felt the closest to...and still do. Also, Hades and Anubis are other close deities I work with. Since I was a kid, I loved Athena, and now I still do, and she's present in my life.

✨ - Do you believe in patron deities? If so, do you have any that you know of?

I do. As I said above, Fenrir is the one I feel the closest to and I believe he is my patron deity.... Sometimes I think maybe Hades or Hecate help me more than others.

🌍 - Which pantheons do you believe exist?

All of them. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse and more, as long as people believe and worship, they will exist.

📜 - Have you ever made an oath, vow, or contract with a deity? If yes, how did it go (you don't have to share)?

No, maybe in the future, but I need to read more about it.

📿 - What are three things you're grateful to your deity(ies) for?

Help in any form and support. Also, those little signs they send me, like a dream, an animal that represents them, or just a feeling. It makes me feel safe and important of some sort.

🖋️ - If you could say anything to your deity(ies) right now, what would you most want to say?

Thank you for being here for me when I need you. It gives me so much comfort, something I've been looking my whole life.

💌 - What is your favorite form of deity communication?

Hmmm... I think praying, giving offerings, making art, and going out and looking for them in the plants, animals, and little things.

🎭 - What is an emotionally impactful or a silly worship-related experience you've had?

I was at the beginning of my journey of worshipping. I was suffering from lower back pain, it was so painful that I could barely move. I asked Lord Lucifer for help, to make this pain disappear, even a little part of it. The next day in the morning, right after I got up from the bed, I felt a lot better. Like someone took out of my shoulder a big rock. I was so grateful.

❤️ - What's one memory of your practice that you reflect the most fondly on?

Making my first altar. It was a collective altar, I didn't know who I wanted to connect the most with, except from Fenrir. It was like baking a first cake, you don't know how it will come out, but you are proud of your effort.

🥂 - What is your favorite devotional act or offering to give?

I like writing, so I write my prays and decorate them with drawings. My altar is full of feathers and flowers, I like collecting them on my walks. Also, taking some time to breathe and do something for yourself is a good offering.

🎉 - Do you celebrate any festivals? If so, which ones?

Not really, I just go with my life as it is.

🫂 - Do you syncretize any pantheons with one another? If so, which ones?

No. Every god or deity is a separate being for me.

🔮 - Do you delve into topics like the occult or the mysteries? Do you do anything esoteric?

I love paranormal, I'm kind of a walking K2 meter due to my brain being built a lil differently. I'm interested in witchcraft, serial killers and mystery in any shape.

⭐ - What is something you wish people outside your practice knew more about?

That I believe in gods/deities more than I believe in humans? That I trust them more than I trust myself? That they are not just "myths".

📖 - Do you like the way your pantheon is most often portrayed in media? Why or why not?

Mostly, yet there are some things I don't like. For example, changing the history, so men look better (Medusas case). Also, showing Hades as this scary god of death... not buying that.

🏛️ - Do you have a favorite statue or temple to your deity(ies)? If yes, what is it?

They are everywhere, don't have to look for a statue or temple.

🔥 - Do you have a favorite myth or tale from your pantheon or others?

I do! I really like all the myths about Athena and Artemis. Gods helping heroes or people, those are good as well. I'm not so into Norse or Egyptian myths, but those about Anubis or Fenrir are quite good.

🧭 - What led you to your practice?

I don't really know, it just appeared somewhere at the moment I needed it.

🧿 - Did you have any other spiritual beliefs before discovering your current practice?

I believe in ghosts, even look for them myself. I always believed in angels and demons.

🪽 - Do you believe in angels and/or demons? If yes, do you worship or work with any?

I do believe, I do worship, mostly demons. I've never had an encounter with any angel but maybe one day?

🪄 - Do you practice witchcraft? If yes, do you keep it separate from your deity worship?

Yes, I sometimes do. And I do, separate it.

🪦 - Do ancestors or human spirits play a big role in your practice?

Ancestors, no. Human spirits, yes. They are guides.

🐾 - Do animal spirits play a big role in your practice?

Yes. Mostly dogs and wolves, due to who I work with.

🌱 - Does nature - plants, nature spirits, etc. - play a big role in your practice?

Yes. They help me find peace of mind.

💀 - Do you believe in ghosts? If yes, have you ever had an experience with one?

I do believe in ghosts. I had a few. As I said before, my brain is built a bit differently thanks to what I can feel the change of energy around me. When I was in the 2nd grade, I saw a ghost in the woods. From 4th grade to 8th, I guess, I kept hearing chain rattles in my house. When I stopped by the haunted house near me, I felt a touch on my neck. There are a lot.

☄️ - Do you believe in astral travel/the astral realm? If so, have you been there before?

I do believe. I am a reality shifter, at least I am trying. As long as you believe something is possible, you can do it.

I think that's all. If you have any questions, ask, either DM me, send an ask or submission. Feel free to do so, I will gladly answer any question^^

#paganism #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #pagan #polytheism #ancient greek #gods #deities

[kits-ships]

👍 🍫 for the doctor?

hi i definitely didn't miss halloween :) its definitely not november but shh!!

👍 - Do they like Halloween, or do you have to force them to participate?

i think he finds humanity's adoration of halloween very endearing. before olive can convince him to celebrate, though, he insists that he explains the holiday's origins, what samhain is, and a bunch of little fun facts like how turnips were the original jack'o'lanterns. he will also happily eat candy and watch horror movies with her, but dressing up depends on the incarnation!!

he insists that he doesnt wanna dress up..... you might get him to wear some silly glasses or something, though

YES OFC. he'd be something goofy like a squirrel.

he initially says no, but olive eventually convinces him to go shopping with her and he falls in love with some regal vampire outfit. three will pretend like he's only getting it for her but actually loves it and flaunts around all day

you dont even have to ask. he originally wants to be over the top with a handmade mask, an intricate outfit, and some props, but he gets distracted and almost forgets halloween entirely. olive ends up making him some little ears and draws a nose on him so that he can be a bear. its a little last minute, but the tardis comes in clutch with a brown sweater and corduroy pants!!

he says he doesn't want to dress up but he also can't say no to olive. as to not push him too far, she draws a lil nose on him again and gives him some ears and a tail so that he can achieve full, golden retriever energy. he is embarrassed.

he gives olive a firm 'no'. peri tries to tease him into dressing up by talking about how dreadful his usual outfit his, but he ends up just sulking into olive's side for the rest of the night. if anyone asks, hes joseph in the technicolor dreamcoat

he considers it and acts like his answer is no, but he secretly goes off and finds the absolute goofiest costume he can find. like, this man would show up to olives door dressed as buttercup with ace in a bubbles costume. it doesnt matter if she already had an outfit planned because olive has to be blossom ofc!!

he is sappy and wants couples costumes; even if they aren't planning on going out. after going through the tardis' wardrobe, they eventually settle on mr darcy and elizabeth bennet

he says no, but olive gently coaxes him into the idea as long as the costume isn't too overbearing. they end up adding a bandana and sunglasses to his usual look so that he can be a biker :)

oh he was planning on it. but, as excited as he was to dress up, it takes them the whole month to figure out what to go as. through the use of the internet, they eventually decide to be tuxedo mask and sailor moon (even though olive doesnt know anything about the show/manga)

he is so excited to dress up as something cool and scary but, as soon as they walk into the store, he is enraptured by the countless onesies and insists on choosing one of them. he loves that they can be a costume and pajamas!! olive chooses a silly lil monkey onesie for him and he picks a bunny onesie for her

'i dont wanna dress up' shhh. yes you do. clara and olive manage to get him to wear a ghostbusters uniform and, after spending a good amount of time trying to boost his confidence and inflate his ego, the other two decide to be some kind of ghost or ghoul.

oh my god. she insists on it. the whole fam has to get into it, too, and she spends so long trying to search for group costumes. eventually, they settle on horror icons!! the doctor dresses up as freddy krueger, olive is annabelle, yaz chose chucky, graham is jason, dan is forced to be michael myers, and ryan is secretly excited to be ghostface. the doctor also demands that they try to be 'in character' as they go trick or treating

🍫 - What is their favorite candy/treat?

okay after that massive list im only giving a simple answer.

olive likes getting lollipops and pretzels (she's gettin old smh) and the doctor loves hershey bars, starbursts, and double bubble so he can blow obnoxiously large bubbles!!!!!!

#kit's questions! #d; youre a book thats not quite finished but ill watch you fill the page

[starry-knight-coffins]

Kni's silly lil 6 month anniversary for "Leona Crossing" event!!!!

Phew, that's a long title

Hi!!! Hello!!! Recently my current (very long) fic, Leona crossing: new Shroud horizons, reached its 6th month anniversary!!! It did this month on the 23rd, in fact! I posted it for the first time on September 23rd of last year, so... Yay! Half anniversary event!!! I think!!! I'm gonna blab a little bit more under the cut hehe, including the event details👍✌️

So.

Welcome to the rest of this post, glad to have you here! Writing is my passion, but before I started writing Leona crossing, I was in a huge rut. An endless writer's block. I had a bit of a tumble (or perhaps a hard fall) during the end of 2021, which lead me to writing nearly nothing in 2022... This lead to the deterioration and dust collecting of my writing skills. I discovered twisted wonderland in 2022, and eventually found leoide and fell in love. I joked lightly back then, asking if I should write fanfiction. Someone said "why not?". Then I really sat there. Thought about it. Why not? I threw a few ideas around, sat down, and wrote the first chapter of Leona crossing soon after. I thank my barrel comrade and beta for supporting me through this sudden change in writing from my oc works to straight up fanfiction lol. So, tada, Leona crossing was born, and slowly but surely I got out of my rut. And I'm writing again. I'm really proud. This is half a celebration of Leona crossing, but also half a celebration that I've been writing for 6 months without hesitation and without anything to stop me again. It's a really nice feeling, I'm really happy I took that scary leap of faith and started writing my first ever fanfiction, it had lead to plenty of wonderful things!

Anyway, that's enough about me. Here's some event details

Event stuff yeah!

It's not anything super big lol.

Basically, it's just a small ask event. Go to my ask box, send me and ask! It can be like, a comment or a question, either or, anything works. The only requirement is that your ask is related to Leona crossing, leoide, or Savanaclaw and Ignihyde (plus cheka and family if you so choose lol). If you ask me about anything else I might start weeping at your feet. Also, please mention that your ask is related to this event!! Why??

I'm holding a raffle!!!

Yes, a raffle!! Send me an ask and you could be the winner of a ~1k leoide drabble of YOUR choice! Isn't that cool or what?! Idk, it's all I had for silly raffle ideas.

Raffle details

Send ask!

If not in anon, your name gets put into a raffle!

You make a Kni happy

Profit (?)

That's basically it yeah. You can send multiple asks, but your name will only be counted once. I don't want to do that kind of math, math is hard. Please also have your DMs open so I can message you if you win as well??? Lol???

Conclusion

Thank you for reading this far! This little event means a lot to me, and I'm very thankful for each and every one of you for the nice little support during my writing journey! It has been a leoide blast for sure lol, I haven't written this much in a long, long time.

I'm gonna open this event from now until Friday of next week (May 5th), then I'll do the random drawing over the weekend lol.

Have a good day/night y'all!! I hope you'll keep cheering me on as I continue my leoide delusions in the future!!!

#Leona crossing: half anniversary!

[euphhorias]

the beginning of the final month of the year but today is an angel’s birthday so réka @yooboobies​ my sweet honey, the happiest of birthdays to u !! if u thought last year’s letter was emotional, then this one’s even more so 💜

where to begin? over a year has passed since we’ve, well i’ve, had the pleasure of meeting u and being allowed into ur space 💖 and it’s something i cherish and hold v v dear to my heart bc coming into a fandom such as k-pop, i never expected to make close friends and then have friends of friends but u were one of the first and the fact we’re still here, months later, is magical ✨ we may have been introduced to each other in a different gc, fond memories there, and then u made ur own, the boongie base, and were kind enough to send me the invite 🥹 to which now is a place i’m so grateful for and couldn’t imagine my life without 🥹 the amount of love that’s spread, the silly shenanigans, the delulu convos, and the loveliest of souls, i do not think myself worthy of being a part of something so delightful but it’s all thanks to u so truly thank u for inviting me into this warm space of light and joy, it cheers up my dark days and makes the good ones even brighter 💕

we may live thousands of miles apart but i can honestly say u are one of the most special people i have met, not just from being in a fandom but life in general 🫶🏻 i wish u could see urself how i see u, how so many people see u, a beautiful heartwarming darling who would give the shirt off her back if it would help someone else, ur that kind of selfless person and it’s so hard and rare to find, ur like a diamond in the ruff and deserved to be loved upon as such 💎 not to mention ur INSANE talent !! whether it be sketching or gifmaking, creating sims or teaching lil kids, u should give urself way more credit darling, oh how i would love to have a sliver of how talented u are, both envious and completely in awe of u ajksjksjds 🥰 and another bonding factor: being cat moms and our fur babies looking like precious twins it melts my heart and simply hearing from u, seeing ur gorgeous cute sexy selfies, are blessing themselves and i consider myself v fortunate to be in ur company almost daily ❤️‍🔥

i wish i could do more than post just a silly lil letter, for it’s only a fraction of the love and adoration i have for u 😭 but until we meet (🤞🏻🤞🏻), it’ll have to do tho be forewarned, an in-person celebration will be far more than simply words from me, as u deserve to be showered with gifts and endless amounts of love, so that’ll be crammed in more and more as the years and birthdays go by 🥳 to draw this to a close, i just want to say how thankful i am for being a part of ur life and u in mine, it’s crazy to think there was a time we didn’t know each other but i’m so glad we’re in THIS time when we DO know each other and i count u as a wife, best friend and drinking buddy all in one 🥂 never change, never stop being urself and thank u for bringing the boongie base wives together in the most wonderful polyamorous relationship ever 🥺 never stop loving yoongi, hoseok, sope, bts, for u have one of the biggest hearts i’ve ever known, and please remember how cherished and treasured u are, by all of us 🤍 also, have fun seeing louis next year !! ur going to have the most amazing time !! and of course, enjoy ur special day, it’s all about u my girl sweet loml, stay safe and celebrate this beautiful time 🫰🏻 I LOVE U SO MUCH ENDLESSLY AND ALWAYS 😍🎂👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🎉💛 

#hi hi i cried while writing this but u already know i'm an emotional wreck all the time so- #happy birthday beautiful baby i adore u always and i hope u like this letter as much as last year's i lob u xxx #réka 💜 #moots 🍝

[tennessoui]

Tag Game to Better Know You

Send this to people you’d like to know better!

Tagged by @lilredghost, thank you :D

What book are you currently reading? oof honestly, i'm not reading anything right now :( i'm very busy with silly lil fanfic writing instead which is probably the definition of brainrot, but it is time consuming

What’s your favorite movie you saw in theaters this year? i've...only seen one movie in theaters since COVID-19, and that was actually last month when i went to go see the second black panther. it was good but like. really long. 2 hours and 45 minutes is too long for any movie i said what i said

What do you usually wear? hm i have one pair of jeans i love and wear a lot! and one pair of office pants i also like. and then a lot of shirts. and some cute dresses, but that's more of a summer thing

How tall are you? 5’6”? 5'7"? I haven't been to the doctor since 2016 and I have not measured myself independently.

What’s your Star Sign? Do you share a birthday with a celebrity or a historical event? Aquarius :> and my birthday is Mozart's birthday! that's the only one I know! I can't even play piano :D

Do you go by your name or a nickname? Kit is my nickname! but i do go by it in real life, though most people think i say Kim and i usually do not correct them

Did you grow up to become what you wanted to be when you were a child? i don't think im done growing up (maybe if i went to the doctor, they would tell me differently idk)

Are you in a relationship? If not, who is your crush if you have one? That one tumblr post: "not in a relationship, not aromantic, but a secret third thing. unwanted ;) "

What’s something you’re good at vs. something you’re bad at? im pretty good at writing but im pretty bad at using commas correctly

Dogs or cats? dogs :>

If you draw/write or create in any way, what’s your favorite picture/line/etc from something you created this year? i do write!! but actually one of my favorite things i've made this year is a painting i did for a friend as a goodbye present. a little 5x7 canvas of a sunrise over some cherry blossoms

(and also i can't think of a quote i've written this year and i'm too lazy to find one)

What’s something you would like to create content for? me, one day lol

What’s something you’re currently obsessed with? ack, gotta say star wars. but also gotta say cooked octopus. it's the moment. oh and toast and trader joe's tomato and red pepper soup.

What’s something you were excited about that turned out to be disappointing this year? umm i had a really nice vacation planned with friends i haven't seen for ages, but i had to leave early cause there was a family emergency thing which sorta sucked (for my family mostly)

What’s a hidden talent of yours? oh im really good at cutting a circular object into perfect eighths. or fourths! a weird superpower

Are you religious? my dad told me once that there's got to be something out there that makes the leaves so green in the spring and he calls it Big Ernie. he's a hippie but he might be onto something

What’s something you wish to have at this moment? a new keyboard im this close to snapping at all the times i hit a key once and suddenly have 5 extra letters. >:(

ack i feel like i've seen these around but also i can't remember if i have, so feel free to ignore this tag: @ellie-you-idiot @kdm103020 @demondean-writes @sweet-cynic @kittonafoxgirl @bi-wan @obiwan @mysticmjolnir

#tag games #feel free to a) ignore #b) tag yourself #there were a couple of blogs i wanted to tag that wouldn't come up when i typed them in #im blaming it on the keyboard and alsso tumblr #kit to kit

[benjaminsblog]

19-20 August 2023

I kicked off my birthday “weekend” by celebrating my previous birthday, as I had an outstanding birthday present to cash in! It was an unusual one – an alpaca walk with my sister – which had been postponed a few times due to #life, but the 363-day wait was well worth it!

We met up at Abbots View Farm and were greeted by a friendly pair of staff members, who gave us and about ten other people a brief lowdown on safety & etiquette before handing us the reins to an alpaca apiece; I opted for Sir Keith (née Sir Kicks-a-Lot) and Hannah took charge of Freckle. We all followed the leader around the farm at a very leisurely pace; alpacas will not be rushed, so what is normally a 15-minute walk at most lasted about 45 minutes. But that was part of the fun – we had plenty of time to ask questions about our walking buddies and give them some pats/strokes. Sir Keith was completely chilled the whole way round (hence his rebrand), and once we all bimbled back to the starting point, we fed some more alpacas and a few ducks, said hello to the pigs and goats, and enjoyed a complimentary lil’ cake in the barn before returning to mine.

We weren’t quite alpaca’d out, so after we’d played some quizzes and jammed to some music we revisited an underrated Disney film from our childhood - The Emperor’s New Groove – and enjoyed the irreverent, fourth-wall breaking silliness. I also got Hannah re-hooked on another throwback from yesteryear, a puzzle game called Hexic (on the Xbox) that I think she’d quite happily still be playing if we didn't have things to do the following day:

We drove to Sunningdale to see Mum, Helen and Granny for a shared birthday celebration for me and Mum: as well as the sparkling company, there was great food, a few gifts, and some excellent games on offer.

The “Tennis Bin Challenge” made a much anticipated return - I managed an appropriate score of 21 and even Granny had a go! However, the undeniable standout of the day was Helen’s “Fun With Flags” game, which required us to draw flags for countries that began with each letter of S/U/E/B/E/N, with each one scored out of 5 based on accuracy + degree of difficulty! Needless to say I was in my element, and although I didn’t achieve a perfect 5 on any of my drawings, my position as resident flag nerd remains firmly intact. That may be my favourite gift I received!

#alpaca stacker #Sir Keith #Freckle #Kuzco #unbirthday #get in the bin #21 #fun with flags #No that isn’t my attempt at South Africa