#no cost is too great for my cat's mental health

[godbirdart]

got rid of an old cat tree like a year ago and it was a mistake because apparently, this tree was my cat’s favourite tree. in the history of all the trees she’s ever had, this was THE ONE she cared about. she has never mourned the departure of any other trees over the last decade and a half of her life. she has had two BRAND NEW ones since and she barely interacts with even a single scratch post on them, only climbing one out of Pure Obligation because i place her food there. the only reason the tree had to go was because 1: at the time, the manufacturer wouldn’t ship parts to my country and 2: it was lookin real rough. so yeah. guess who’s fucking repurchasing this same goddamned tree

#she better appreciate this i swear to god #she is living up to her Rescue Name #the shelter named her Princess #and i was just: nah #but boy she was out to prove me wrong for the last fourteen years huh!!! #to be fair the new trees were kinda a downgrade because i was on a budget #but whatever #clearly she loved This One so i'm getting her a new one #my cat lives in a small apartment #whatever gives her happiness is well worth the hole it'll put in my pocket #no cost is too great for my cat's mental health

[astonmartinii]

loving on a sunday | lando norris social media au

pairing: lando norris x reader

y/n and lando, the grid and an honest attempt at a sunday roast

masterlist if you want to leave a tip x

yourusername

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yourusername: warning !! do not own a nice country house and farm because you will get lumped with the annual post season grid dinner, SEB PLEASE COME BACK I CAN"T TAKE THIS RESPONSIBILITY @landonorris what are you going to do when they find out you can't cook?

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user1: learning that lando can't cook is the least surprising thing in the entire world

user2: i'm sorry post season grid dinner? brb just going to cry my eyes out why haven't we heard of this before

user3: for my mental health i need photographic evidence asap

landonorris: way to bait me out in front of the whole world, thanks babe

yourusername: i'm sorry but if this crashes and burns i need people to know that it was your fault (because it defo would be)

landonorris: where is the faith? you back me to win every race but won't back me to make some roast potatoes :(

yourusername: babe when i was sick you burnt the soup so bad we had to throw the pan out

landonorris: I TRIED I WAS STRESSED YOU WERE SICK

yourusername: awwww babe, but it was le crueset and literally cost more than my life

sebastianvettel: it's been an honour to host it but i know you and lando will do great, send me all the photos !

yourusername: thank you seb, please come visit the farm at some point xx

landonorris: see i knew seb would have faith in me thanks mate

user4: lando's gf being a farm girl makes so much sense but also no sense what so ever

yourusername: tis the south west babe it's either banksy or farmers and nothing in between

landonorris

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landonorris: should be peeling potatoes right now she's too pretty

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user10: oh to be a kitty cat being cuddled by y/n

yourusername: you're such a smooth talker babe but those potatoes won't peel themselves

landonorris: my years of being teammates with carlos has come in clutch

yourusername: you still suck at flirting i just love you so i still swoon, any other person would probably laugh in your face

landonorris: gonna ignore the insult and focus on the fact that you love me

user11: i swear every time i see y/n she's with another animal i've never seen before

yourusername: my farm is a safe haven for any animal, if they find themselves there they'll leave with a full tummy and a good load of cuddles

maxverstappen1: if lando is on potato duty does this mean we won't get them? they're my favourite part of a roast y/n PLEASE STEP IN

landonorris: oh wow i see how it is

maxverstappen1: i'm dutch i'm so serious about my potatoes

landonorris: i also don't fuck around about roast potatoes HAVE FAITH

user12: can we start a petition for lando to stream this? like at least the cooking portion

yourusername: watching my nervous breakdown live would not be ethical

landonorris: it's true she threw a carrot at my head the first time she cooked for my family

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oscarpiastri: officially a farm boy for the week (also known as third wheeling for seven days)

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user15: omg oscar went early? my mclaren heart is so full

yourusername: so so happy to have you here osc!! though you're not any more trustworthy in the kitchen

oscarpiastri: i'd defend myself but we've all seen me fail to boil an egg

yourusername: you tried your best !! but you've mastered the english tea which is a massive asset

oscarpiastri: i think i'd lose my seat if i couldn't make a cup of tea

user16: obsessed with y/n dragging everyone for being menaces in the kitchen

user17: love how oscar was like: post lando? no. post ducks? yes.

landonorris: mate you asked to come early don't complain about third wheeling now

oscarpiastri: i know i asked to come early but if y'all could lay off the soft porn for two seconds would be appreciated

landonorris: don't pretend you don't enjoy it mate ;)

yourusername: lando don't be mean :(

landonorris: i'm sorry oscar, i'm sure you don't enjoy watching us be happy

oscarpiastri: thanks i guess?

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charles_leclerc: sad to announce i've been banned from the kitchen:( even banned from making drinks as well

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user18: this is defo the banning i agree with, we all saw the vlog with the pesto pasta

user19: tbf i've come to the conclusion the one person y/n would let into the kitchen is seb

yourusername: you're not wrong

user20: i need a chick in my dungarees right now

yourusername: why are you complaining about a free pass to sit on the couch and have someone else cook for you?

charles_leclerc: well when you put it like that ....

landonorris: let me revoke all of my previous complaints

yourusername: you know i like to treat you baby

charles_leclerc: why thank you y/n but that's an inappropriate thing to say while in a relationship

yourusername: it was in reply to lando's comment charles 😭

landonorris: guy forgot he could read for a second

charles_leclerc: MY BAD

user21: i know charles didn't come to a farm in all white

yourusername: i regret to inform you he did (it's all designer as well)

yourusername

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yourusername: sunday roasts are my love language, so happy to host the grid dinner with the love of my life

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user23: at first i thought she was being a bit too serious about this but that roast looks like it BANGS

user24: legit i need one asap

georgerussell63: carmen wants the recipe please and thank you

yourusername: bring her to the farm next time we're free and i'll teach her in person

carmenmundt: thank you darling

yourusername: anything for you

landonorris: ummm what about the guy you called the love of your life in the caption?

yourusername: i love you but i've tried to teach you to cook way too many times

user25: i'm sorry lando is so sexy

user26: forget lando, every pic i've seen of this house is the sexiest thing in the world

carlossainz55: thank you for hosting y/n and lando!! i had a great time see you on new years

yourusername: no worries chilli

maxverstappen1: the roast was the best thing i've ever eaten, i'll only dock points because i had to top and tail with daniel

yourusername: i didn't see you complain when i walked in on you guys cuddling

danielricciardo: you told me you loved it :(

maxverstappen1: i did !!! i enjoyed all of it, especially the roast though

landonorris: second to a roast @danielricciardo that's tough

landonorris

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landonorris: so honoured to host the grid dinner and take over from such an inspiration in seb!! but mostly thanks to y/n for hosting at her farm and putting together an amazing dinner and weekend - also thanks for not killing the grid, i defo would have

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user27: i would've given a kidney to be there for real

lewishamilton: thank you for having us and for the sick nut roast

yourusername: we love you and roscoe !! and vegans are always welcome on my farm

user28: ROSCOE WENT?

yukitsunoda0511: thank you y/n i no longer think that english food is an abomination

yourusername: wow thank you yuki, i knew it would be hard when your only exposure was ... milton keynes

landonorris: wow my girlfriend is a miracle worker, and you're welcome yuki san we loved having you

user29: watching lando go from rookie to hosting the grid dinner, i'm soft

oscarpiastri: i love it here i'm sorry you're not getting rid of me

yourusername: no worries osc, you can stay as long as you want

landonorris: no complaining about third wheeling though, you're basically our child now

user30: experienced racer and rookie teammate friendships are so special to ME

danielricciardo: glad i managed to get my seat back just for this roast tbf

landonorris: not cause you missed me?

danielricciardo: eh i guess so

yourusername: just let me know when you're in england and you can come over for another

#f1 #f1 x you #f1 instagram au #f1 x reader #f1 imagine #lando norris #lando norris insta au #lando norris x you #lando norris x reader #lando norris imagine

[asmofangirl603]

Obey Me boys as dads

I won’t be doing Luke for obvious reasons and I won’t do Raphael and Mephistopheles either because I don’t really know them. Anyways, here are my headcanons on what the Obey Me boys would realistically be like as dads. No sugarcoating, no idealism, no fangirling, though other headcanons I have about them will come into play. I will theorize about what they would be like as dads based on their personality and relationships to each other. So without further ado, let’s begin:

warning: slight spoilers for Simeon

Lucifer

With Lucifer, it is pretty easy to imagine what he would be like as a father given he acts like a father towards his brothers. And in all honesty, he is downright abusive. His go-to method of punishment is hanging his brothers from the ceiling or threatening them to do horrible things to them like feeding them to Cerberus. Not to mention that, given he is the Avatar of Pride, he can’t admit he’s wrong. 

If he had a child, Lucifer would treat them no different than his brothers, given he basically raised them, too. I do believe he would be able to teach his child well, but not without giving it mental health issues. He would give physical affection such as cuddles and kisses, and I do believe he would love his child like he loves his brothers. However, the child wouldn’t actually feel loved because he’s always being so harsh on it. 

Mammon

Mammon would be a decent dad, though he would definitely teach the child how to steal. Given he is the punching bag of the family and gets the most shit from Lucifer, he would do everything in his power to protect his child from that treatment. I do think he would spoil his child with gifts and spend time with it by playing with them. He would also teach him all kinds of gambling games and take them to casinos once they’re old enough.

However, Mammon would be oblivious to obvious dangers for a child and underestimate a child’s stupidity. He’s the type to let the kid run over the kitchen counter and not think of the possibility it might fall, but he would also learn whenever his behavior was pointed out because he really wants to keep his child safe.  

Leviathan

Leviathan would raise his child to be an otaku. He will teach it all about the Tale of the Seven Lords and all his favorite anime. He would be more of a buddy dad, not really good at teaching him life lessons because he can barely get his own shit together. If his child displays any interests he doesn’t share, he would find it difficult to engage in their hobby. He would probably self-loathe, thinking his child doesn’t love him or that he’s a terrible father.

Generally, he would constantly question his abilities as a father and spends many nights crying that he’s not good enough. But his child would genuinely feel loved, they might think their father is wimpy, but would never think of him as a bad father.

Satan

Satan would really struggle not lashing out at his child every five seconds. He’s the type of dad to get irritated whenever the kid asks for his help. He did not prepare for having to give his child 99% of his attention and gets frustrated that he can’t do the things that calm him down, like reading and petting cats. That causes him to lash out at his child more than necessary, which in turn makes the child fear their own father.

However, I can imagine that he becomes a better dad over time and bonds with his child by reading to them and taking them out to cat cafés. Still, he’s the Avatar of Wrath, and those anger issues don’t just go away.

Asmodeus

Surprisingly, Asmodeus would be a great dad. I imagine him being very fond of children. He loves their innocence and wants to protect it at all costs. While he is called narcissistic by the game itself, he isn’t actually narcissistic. He’s vain and openly loves himself, but that’s not the same as being a narcissist. Asmodeus is capable of loving others, such as his brothers, Solomon and MC.

Asmodeus would shower his children with affection and will never miss a chance to tell them how much he loves them with hugs and kisses. Also he would definitely have the most children because… lust. I don’t think he would play favorites, he would try to treat them all equally. He would not accept self-loathing, he wouldn’t want any of his children to suffer any kind of depression or body dysmorphia as he’s been through that himself. He would strictly keep his sin away from them, though once they reach the age he would be the best out of all the brothers to have the birds and the bees talk.

Beelzebub

Beel would also be a wonderful dad. He would definitely make sure his child is well-fed and exercise with them as soon as they can. He would constantly look out for his child, his biggest fear being something happening to it. He would definitely have some war flashbacks, thinking about how he failed to protect Lillith and desperately wants to make sure he doesn’t repeat his mistake.

Beel would also make sure to attend every game or school event his child has. He wouldn’t even let his gluttony control him enough to miss that.

Belphegor

Honestly, I think Belphie would lowkey not want any children. To him they’re a hassle and too much work for the Avatar of Sloth. If he did end up having a child, he wouldn’t be doing any of the hard work. No changing diapers or feeding them, and gosh someone get them to shut up so he can sleep. He’ll probably get earmuffs so he doesn’t have to listen to the screaming.

Belphie would spend time with his child when he’s in the mood, mostly teaching it mischief to annoy Lucifer. He would also come to enjoy napping with the child once he realizes they sleep well when he’s with them.

Diavolo

Diavolo is the chaotic, but often absent dad given he’s the future king of the Devildom. He wouldn’t have much time for his child because of his duties, so the child would mostly grow up with nannies. However, whenever Diavolo has time, he will use it to give his child the best time possible. He would take it to all kinds of amusement parks, fun fairs and other events and give them all the toys they want as a way to make up for his lack of presence.

Diavolo would also be pretty irresponsible, like Mammon he would underestimate the dangers certain activities pose for a child. but unlike Mammon, he wouldn’t learn from his mistakes, thinking it’s fine as long as nothing happens. And even if something happens, he would be like “Welp, better be careful next time” instead of not letting a next time happen.

Barbatos

Barbatos would be an emotionally distanced dad. He would not be absent, in fact he would carry his child around everywhere because he believes nobody could look out better for his child than himself. Given he’s a timelord, he would also want to monitor them in case they inherited his power, so that they don’t tear apart time and space.

Given his stoic personality, he wouldn’t be good with showing his emotions and showing how much he loves his child. However, he shows them by baking with them, letting him help with his chores and teaching them. His punishments are harsh, but not as over the top as Lucifer’s and he would never even threaten to hurt his child. 

Simeon

Simeon is basically a dad to Luke already, though I don’t think either of them think of it that way. Unsurprisingly, he’s the religious dad, and there’s a chance he unintentionally gives his child the same religious trauma he suffers from himself. He’s a good but strict teacher, seeing how he lets Luke find answers to certain questions, which I believe is a good approach to teach independence and problem solving skills. He’s the type who helps his child through emotional turmoil through rational solutions, trying to teach them the “proper” way he himself has strayed from, and he paid the price.

Simeon was demoted from a seraph to an archangel for defending the brothers during the Great Celestial War, and later to a human for stealing the Ring of Light. He believes he has strayed from the right path and wants to set things right by making sure the same doesn’t happen to his child, but in the process of doing that he unintentionally gives them religious trauma, which might cause them to fall from grace even harder than himself.

Solomon

Don’t give this man a child. The child would probably die of food poisoning before it can walk.

If you'd like to see this for twisted wonderland or enstars, let me know.

#obey me #obey me headcanons #headcanon #obey me solomon #obey me lucifer #obey me mammon #obey me leviathan #obey me satan #obey me asmodeus #obey me beel #obey me belphegor #obey me diavolo #obey me barbatos #obey me simeon #dad headcanons #obey me shall we date #obey me nightbringer #obey me fanfic

[elysiuminfra]

my I Need Money post (AKA, please consider helping me survive my abusive homelife)

Hi! I’m Cecil. I’m a 20 year old transgender artist from Louisiana, and I can make YOU art!

Art is my sole source of income, and I’m in a bit of a pickle. I am an adult now, and I gotta do adult things. like pay off debt. My sibling is 17. We are both victims of abuse and child neglect at the hands of our alcoholic parents. It’s not so great, but I’d like it to get better.

I’m disabled from medical neglect, and have no way to get my driver’s license. I am unable to get a job, as I live too far from anywhere that would hire me, with no way to get there. This is all I got, man! I got two hands and a warrior’s spirit!

My sibling is my pride and joy and I want to see them flourish and thrive because they’re awesome. They struggle with untreated bipolar disorder and a slew of medical problems, and I want to get them treated for it. I also need to take my two cats to the vet. I have debt I have to pay off, and I have to buy myself food to combat my increasingly declining weight. My clothes don’t fit very well anymore. :(

Art and design is my life-long passion, and I’d like to do it for the rest of my life, but I can’t if I can’t get on my feet. If you’d like to view more of my work, you can check some out here, or view some of my more professional work on my commission website here.

If you would like to financially support me, consider commissioning or donating! Even just sharing helps!

https://ckncommission.carrd.co/

https://ko-fi.com/cknelysium

On a serious note, things at home are not great. This is where I talk about what is going on in detail. Details of abuse and neglect beyond this point. Not required reading, but necessary for context. Photos included.

It’s not that I’m just poor, my parents both work full-time jobs, and they manage to pay the bills. I have food and a roof over my head, but I own nothing but debt, and can’t financially support myself. My parents have been neglecting my sibling for years, and neglected me the same. They do nothing to help us.

My sibling is showing signs of health deterioration, likely malnutrition, and they don’t seem to be concerned about it at all. My health is getting worse, too, because my parents have ignored me when I have stated I am getting worse. I haven’t been to the dentist ever since I was a child. I live with disabling chronic pain and intense fatigue, and I don’t even have a diagnosis, since no one will take me to the doctor.

My sibling likely not going to graduate because my parents have not supported them at all with their mental health, education, or support them just in general. They live in total isolation alongside me. My parents are also the reason why I can’t get a job- they won’t teach me how to drive, and won’t provide transportation. I am physically trapped in my own house, and the only people who can drive refuse to take us anywhere. They also will not help clean the house, and they won’t help fix our dryer or washer, which are both broken. They won’t take our pets to the vet. They won’t spare any expenses for things that need to be done. They spend most of their money on alcohol. In my state, we are currently experiencing what one would call abuse and child neglect. This is one of the only times I have ever written, in detail, what my home life is like.

Our washer and dryer, both broken. We don’t have any flooring in that room. The other is part of our living room floor. I am the only person who cleans the house in any capacity, and when I do it never, ever stays clean. The dirt is from my dad alone. I need to cover doctor’s visits, medication, food for my sibling, and vet costs for my pets. I would also maybe like to have a little treat every once in a while. I can’t physically drive, but if I am able to get the money for it, I can force my parents to take care of things. Due to the, er, abuse, I am also isolated from the world at large and have no support system. All things described on my sibling have been happening to me for years, but I’m technically an adult now, so there’s little anyone can do for me. Things aren’t so great, but I think they can get better through blood sweat and tears. Which is why I have to step up and try to do all these things myself! A difficult task, but I want to make art into something I could do as a job. Please lord have mercy, I want to wash my clothes. I can even save up for a car, and teach myself how to drive, so I can finally reach independence. Without financial support, I can’t achieve that at all. I am very stressed about everything. I’m very isolated as a result of not being allowed to go anywhere. I don’t have anyone I can confidently trust with my home-life situation. I have no resources either, as I live in an area with very little support for adult victims of parental abuse. I’ve never made a plea like this before. I just want to be able to live and thrive and survive on my own, and I just can’t do it at this rate. If I can go to the doctor, I can get healthier, and undo all the years of medical neglect and actually hold a full-time job making coffee like I’d like. I’m afraid both me and my sibling will never get anywhere in life, and I don’t want that for them. I don’t want that for me. I want to finally start living. Thank you for reading, and getting to the end.

#pinned #commissions

[thejonymyster]

What's your favorite game you played this year?

2023 games i havent played many of them this year have played some more recently as i have started streaming on and off gives me permission to play games instead of not doing so mental health issue etc

Games that stand out

Mosa Lina:

Groundbreaking new indie physics based "puzzle" platformer / "immersive sim" featuring aggressive randomization which ends up being intrinsically rewarding as a result of no challenge feels artificial as none are designed they simply occur

Level editor support increases continued play value but replay value without is already very high dev currently still supporting with updates to main game

Premise simple there are 24(asofnow) Tools and (i dont know how many) levels. 9 tools are selected from the pool of 24, to be put into your "deck", and 9 levels are selected from the pool of many. Then, you are placed in one of the 9 levels at random, with 3 random tools from your deck. You must collect or destroy all fruits in level and make it to exit portal. if you win, level is removed from pool. if you lose, level remains in pool. Either way, you are sent to a random level in your pool with another random set of 3 tools from your deck. Go nuts. You win upon defeating all 9 levels.

Tools are clever and engaging level designs are varied Game feel is great soundtrack is ambient game is good go play

(costs money)

Trouble In Terrorist Town:

incredibly modular first person shooter turned social deduction game, fun to play if you can arrange with friends, have been playing with discord server for thekla's the witness Some issues in that gameplay can of course annoyingly devolve from logic but can be frustrating as there is no voting system - players vote by action you simply kill the "impostor" group. Recommend minimum 5 players, Ideally 6-8. Not much to say else. Funny premise. "You are an innocent terrorist."

(costs money)

I Wanna Be The Guy: Remastered and I Wanna Maker:

I wanna be the guy - famous "unfair" precision platformer long time one of my favorite games of all time remastered not my first time playing remaster but recently revisiting and greatly enjoying game again nice to have less crashes. need to dive into alternate characters. newfound appreciation for retro collage style art of game and booby trap idiosyncracies. Recently watching lots of kaizo mario rom hack play throughs newer hacks have strayed away from what i find ideal in genre in older entries like Kaizo Mario World 1.

I wanna maker custom level editor game for i wanna be the guy type games interesting but weirdly feels limiting in ways i didnt expect despite massive customization + simple scripting options - feels almost too clean rejoyced when they added blood splatter death previously was unsatisfying poof now i have my character set to visceral blood explosion upon defeat but everything else still feels wrong often find myself using (one of?) the only tilesets present in original iwbtg everything else feels inappropriate or misplaced not sure i think theres a different sort of charm to being hit by mario paint plane vs making fake version in copyright safe form. great game constant updates cool features but just makes me want to just program a full game...

(free)

Cat Planet and Super Cat Planet:

cat planet random indie game fun floaty "platformer" (you mostly fly around so its a platformer in the sense that flappy bird is a platformer or like underwater mario) collectathon, very good easy thing tbh go play. Super cat planet fan sequel made by unaffiliated group boosts difficulty and depth of gameplay introducing light "story" elements and many secrets to encourage more exploration

super cat planet MUCH hrder than cat planet by large margin definitely would consider it a *precision* platformer. cool that it exists at all, go play if you feel up for challenge

(free)

additional notes sorry i still havent played retrush it looks really good will add to my stream list will most likely motivate me to play it as previous barriers prevented most gameplay in general

played many paper puzzle genres which i would not consider video games

played celeste wasnt always what i was looking for but still solid

started playing dustforce havent gotten far in enough to really review but so far so good

#review #good anon

[xxjoannexx]

Hi, my name is Joanne, and I’m trying to raise funds to get my cat Callum home to the UK from the US.

I came here with my cat to be with my partner, but my mental health has declined, and I need to be home in the UK where I have my community mental health team, and can access much needed therapy.

The major problem, I discovered, is it is WAY more expensive to fly Callum US to UK, than UK to US. It’s going to cost a total of around £4500, and while I can scrape and borrow enough money for my own flight home, it’s just not possible for me to get Callum back too. The funds will go to a pet travel agency, who specialise in moving pets, especially cats and dogs, overseas, and towards the vet fees for his health certificate.

I’ve had Callum since he was 5 months old, and we’ve been inseparable for over 8 years. Callum is strictly an indoor cat, as he has damage to his central nervous system (making him very unsteady), bowed legs, and he isn’t too great at jumping like most cats!

I can’t bare to be away from him, and I know he is the same with me. I’m not expecting miracles, but if you could help, please do! I can’t leave my baby Callum behind

#gofundme #animals #cat #black and white cat #cats #tuxedo cat

[jeff-from-marketing]

The next person who says anything like "oh you and [person] would make a great couple!" or "you and [person] should totally date!" is going to get bit. And not in the friendly way that a cat might bite someone to show affection, no I'm 100% going for blood and tearing out flesh.

At the cost of breaking one of my personal rules of being on a social media platform, imma be real and go through my personal history, because there's a number of reasons I'm extra prickly whenever someone brings up anything like that and context helps.

So throughout a lot of my years in the hellscape that is highschool, I was actually very lucky to have some very close friends. Highschool was shit, but the people I got through it with weren't. Now, an important detail about me is that my preferred method of telling someone I care about them and love them is through physical affection. I suck with words like a vacuum attached to a kazoo, but I'm a god damn fucking poet writing... fancy poems, when it comes to communicating with physical affection.

Now, this isn't a problem... Unless you're Big Society. Because I, according to highschool dickhead logic, made the mistake of having friends who also just happened to have boobs. And as well all know, if you're close friends with someone that's the opposite sex to you, that obviously means you're romantically interested in them! Definitely can't be that I just actually really enjoy their company and think they're cool people that I'm glad to have in my life. God forbid I also hug them or anything...

... years I had to deal with that. I didn't know I was aromantic, I didn't even know that was a thing back then. In hindsight yeah it's fucking obvious I didn't want a romantic relationship, but I didn't know that then. All I knew was that I was fucking inundated with people trying really fucking hard to get me to date the people I hung around with. Fucking christ, I couldn't even go watch a fucking movie with some of my friends without everyone going "oOoOoOh YoU wEnT oN a DaTe!!1!!!11!" and it actually fucking ruined me for a while.

So many other people doing this shit to me, and I really enjoyed spending time with said friends and was happy around them, so maybe there's at least something to it? At least that's what idiot teenager me thought, and man do I wish I could slap them at times. Long story short: no, that's just called having really good friends who care about you and put effort into their relationship with you. But, because of just how people reacted and just were, I eventually conflated "friendship with good human" with "romantic interest" which, I shouldn't have to tell anyone is not even remotely correct or even healthy thoughts. It definitely had some very bad results mental health wise on more than one occasion.

It would take many years (and several crises) after highschool for me to actually figure out "actually, I don't do the whole romance thing." Now you'd think once I actually settled down on the fact of "no, I do not want a romantic relationship" combined with just not being in highschool anymore, that the bullshit I was describing earlier would stop.

Ha.

I mean sure, it's happened far less since then, but the number isn't zero so therefore it's too fucking high. I've had a friend try to set me up with another friend WHO HAS ALSO SAID THAT THEY DON'T WANT A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP. THE FUCK EVEN?? And like, that was their main basis on why we should be in a romantic relationship???? The fuck???

And I've had one person mockingly say to me "awww, what a lovely couple!" just because I was cuddling up with them on the lounge in a fucking queer space of all places. The one fucking place where I'd expect my aromanticism to be understood and respected (and yes, the person who made the comment did already know about me being aromantic, so that's not an excuse)

Even now, I have a friend who keeps getting pushed into romantic relationships that they don't fucking want because other people in their life keep going "oh my god oh my god oh my god you should totally date them!" and doing the same shit I went through. Only they're still figuring things out, and let me tell you it's not a fucking easy journey.

Even ignoring how fucking childish the whole thing is, why the fuck is the default assumption of spending time with or having any sort of physical affection with someone just "oh they're dating/should date!" Are people not allowed to have fucking fulfilling relationships without it being romantic? Are people not allowed to just be fucking happy with their relationship as it is? Do people really have to push their fucking standards on how certain social dynamics work on everyone else?

God I'm fucking tired of it. Just let people fucking be happy. Let people be happy together the way they are.

So like I said: if you dare say that I should date anyone I spend time with or display any affection towards, I will be tearing chunks of flesh out of you with my teeth. That is a threat and a promise.

#marketing person gets personal #wow this is a thing #fuckle your seatbelts I guess? #I should be asleep and yet I'm off shouting into the void #the void being Tumblr #aromantic #just a reminder it's possible to love someone without it being romantic #please feel free to rb this if you want #whether it's to add your own experiences or whatever

[lantur]

An honest vent post,

I have had lots of things weighing on my mind for the past week or so and I am, as always, impatiently awaiting my next therapy appointment. I think that it would be helpful for me to write about and process some thoughts.

I have had fairly significant struggles with my mood lately, with more frequent and intense mood swings. I went to see the doctor on Wednesday and he referred me to a specialist to discuss medication options. I have been trying to manage my type 2 bipolar disorder without medication, and with lifestyle management, but the frequency of my mood swings are getting worse. It's frustrating.

I'm in a strange position where I'm ready for this year to end, and afraid of the struggles next year will bring. I cannot overstate how difficult this year has been, as I've dealt with my dad's advanced cancer and estrangement from my mom. At the end of 2021, I didn't know this was coming. I should have been fucking terrified of 2022, but I didn't know that. Now when I look at this year ending soon, I'm so eager for it to end and so scared of it too.

This year almost broke me. On paper, I've crushed it, despite major challenges in my personal life. I had professional wins, I spent time with my wonderful friends, my relationship with my husband is stronger than ever, I got to pursue my hobbies of traveling and reading and writing and cooking, and I got into the best shape physically that I have ever been.

It looks like a long string of wins. But I've also been in terrible pain and sadness and grief that is in the background, if not the foreground, of my mind for six months. On many days it takes all my strength to get through the day. My anxiety is worse than it ever has been. I've had bad dreams almost every night for the past 6 months, since my dad was diagnosed, and they've really kicked up in intensity and frequency lately. I had a terrible one last night about my favorite little cousin dying. In my dreams, I cry so much, because I don't often cry during my waking hours.

I'm terrified of 2023. It is almost certain that my dad is going to die next year, with his cancer and his response to treatment being what it is. I'm also terrified about the struggles that I don't anticipate, but that next year is going to bring. Every day I'm afraid of what's next. I'm afraid of something bad happening to my husband, or my cat, or myself, or my friends.

I got through it all this year, but at the cost of my mental health, which was never great.

I always try to be proud of myself and celebrate my accomplishments and the large and small good things, but I'm ending this year feeling defeated and afraid, and that's not a good way to feel.

#lanturing

[selcaby]

My fanfic, a master post

Now that I’ve posted, oh, more than two different stories on AO3, it’s time for a post that lists them all.

First and longest, there’s

Artificial Shortages

Mirabel finds her Tío Bruno living in the walls. He's in terrible health, is failing at self-care, and says he just wants to be forgotten.

The miracle still needs saving. But Mirabel’s new top priority is saving Tío Bruno.

People have called this a “more realistic” version of Mirabel finding Bruno in the walls. I’m not sure if that’s what it really is, but it’s definitely less Disney and more angst (and spiders).

It’s an AU that’s just like canon until one not-even-all-that-bad accidental injury tips Bruno's physical and mental health into a horrible downward spiral. If only he’d asked for help, he’d be fine. But he’s Bruno and he can’t bring himself to do that. Mirabel’s horrified and makes saving him her top priority, but it’s easier said than done. Expect lots and lots of Bruno sadness, but also a happy ending.

And a rather different multichapter work:

The Seasons Change In Turn

Casita has fallen, but some of its mysteries remain. For one thing, where is Bruno?

A story for Encantober 2023.

This is my attempt at a fast-moving mystery story with a twisty plot, based on the Encantober 2023 prompt list. Is this a stupidly overambitious undertaking for a slow writer like me? We’ll see.

Next:

No Use Crying

The Madrigals have a new cat. Unfortunately they didn’t okay this with the local small rodent enthusiast, who’s hiding in the walls. Can Bruno protect his friends without upsetting the children, revealing his presence, or getting ensnared by the cuteness?

I wrote this short story for Encanto Milk Day in 2022. It’s actually the first completed work of fiction I’ve ever published, and I’m quite proud of it. It’s Bruno in the walls again, because that’s a topic that fascinates me. What can he do when the family’s new pet starts hunting his rat friends? No cats were harmed in the making of this fic; Bruno’s too much of a softie for that.

The next three stories were written for Encantober in 2022; I’m in awe of the people who managed all 31 days when I only managed a few!

The Green-Eyed Rat’s Caterpillar

Luzette bought an old hand-made picture book in a yard sale. Her friend Nita says it’s impossible.

A little one-shot about some modern characters who discover something that Bruno made. The item first came up in Artificial Shortages, but no knowledge of AS is required to enjoy this one.

Endurance

If he said her name, called for help, she would answer. Probably. Possibly. He’s never tested it, because he’s always tried to protect her from needing to worry about him.

A little bit of backstory from Artificial Shortages. In the walls, Bruno is protecting more than one niece, but at great cost to himself. Can he stay strong as his body grows weaker? I’m not entirely happy with this one. I think it lacks some things I would have liked to put in, but on the other hand it was written very quickly, and for me that’s an achievement.

See Something Terrible

When Camilo loses his gift, he is stuck in the most embarrassing shape possible.

This is my third Encantober story, and it’s completely different. A silly scenario involving Camilo and Bruno, or rather, Bruno and the little man who came back with Mirabel and Alma on the horse, and who is unaccountably getting hugs from Camilo’s mother and aunt ...

Señora Grijalva Requests a Book Report

The triplets are 15 and their teacher wants them to write yet another book report. But Julieta is too busy to read, Pepa just rereads books she’s already reported on, and Bruno hates writing about “meh” books yet is too self-conscious to write about his favourites.

Then Bruno has an idea. An idea that makes all three triplets’ homework much more fun.

But he’s reckoned without Señora Grijalva’s ulterior motive.

Something different: teenage triplets, a teacher OC as a main character, and my take on how a much younger Bruno does visions. Also a magical shop.

Two Cats In The Yard

Four days after Casita falls, Bruno tells Mirabel about an intriguing and confusing side to his gift.

A fluffy short story I wrote as a tribute to the Discord server Casa Brainrot and my fellow writers there. To say any more would be to spoil the fun.

Trifles

It’s Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) in the new Casita, and there’s a Christmassy surprise on the dinner table, courtesy of Bruno and Mirabel. But Bruno hasn’t turned up to eat. Alma goes to talk to him.

Written for a Secret Santa in 2023. A bit of fluff, a bit of angst, a bit of (British) Christmas (via one of Bruno’s visions) and a postcanon Alma POV.

Finally, for completeness, shoved right down to the bottom so you won’t notice it, is the very first fic I posted:

Between Frames

With their house in ruins, the Madrigals fall back on their neighbours' hospitality. Osvaldo "Not-Special Special" has room for Mirabel and one of her relatives, but he's not prepared for who Mirabel brings with her.

Wherever Bruno's been for the past ten years, he obviously brought home enough bad luck to topple the Casa Madrigal. Still, the other Madrigals insist someone's got to take him in, and Osvaldo's drawn the short straw.

Sounds promising, right? Unfortunately I didn’t make a proper plan before I posted the first chapter, and I’ve never managed to work out how the rest of it should go. I might continue it one day, but don’t hold your breath. Still, there’s one chapter, and I don’t think it’s terrible.

I’ll try to keep this post updated as I write more.

#my fanfic #encanto fanfic #encanto fic #the seasons change in turn #artificial shortages #bruno madrigal #mirabel madrigal #encanto milk day #encantober

[baggebythesea]

New favorite AU Skeletor adopts Catra AU (Either literally as a kitten or metaphorically as a adult but they bond enough to where they get that relationship)

Either way Skeletor reaction to Catra betraying him

Skeletor: I've been betrayed by my cat daughter....I'm so proud

Even if Catra fails Skeletor is still proud and tells her so as she picks her up to put her to bed because kitten is tired.

I like it a lot, because while Skeletor would be a lot like the other Evil Overlords Catra has had to deal with in other universes, he brings one thing to the table she has never had before, except from gruelling self improvement: Forgivness.

Catra turned on everyone in her life (not without good reason, mind you), Adora, Shadow Weaver, Scorpia, Entrapta, Hordak... and it drove them all away. Her SERIOUSLY loosing it in S4 was directly caused by her sending Entrapta to die and Scorpia leaving her for it.

But after she would backstab Skeletor (because of cause she would) and whatever stupid plan either of them were brewing would collaps because of it, and she resigned to a life alone he would be all "Haha, well done kitten. Too bad it cost me my evil lair, but those little woopsidoodles happen. Now, let's build a new evil lair and discuss our next evil plan together."

And the next time he backstabbed her, and she would return all full of fury and vengence he would be all "hello kitten, so glad you're here. Let's talk about how everything bad in our lives is the fault of other people" ... and the next time she backstabbed him he would be just "well done, sport. If I survive this, somehow, we're up for bowling on Sunday, OK?"

With Skeletor Catra would have what she did not have with anyone else - evil love that was non-conditional. (KINDA what she talked herself into thinking she had with Double Trouble for awhile).

Would it be great for her mental health - no. Would it make it possiblef or her to reach the levels of self improvement and actualization she did in the show proper? Also no. But would she have a hell of a lot of fun - hell yes

#spop #catra #skeletor

[shy-little-gigglee-bun]

I have returned 💕

While my mental health still isn't the greatest atm, I've realized that being on here a bit has helped me try to forget about the multiple issues I've had going on, including a big one that has come up while on this break.

Hope yall didn't have too much fun without me 🙈💕

TW for vent, mentions of arguing, implied pet loss under the cut

- Bun

Basically what happened was following my graduation from college the issues that I had been having at work in the past were harder to ignore. My current workplace hasn't been healthy for a while now, and I'm currently trying to get out asap before it does anymore major damage to my mental health.

With that and my home life not exactly being great since the beginning of this year, it all came to a head after an argument with my mom, which then led to my break.

During this break however, one of my cats had to be taken to the vet following him starting to develop wheezing fits that gradually happened more and more frequently. The vet did x-rays on him and found a tumor (no way to know if it's cancer due to the overwhelming cost and my cat's age at 12 years old) and said that at the rate he's going, we only have 2 years left with him at most. I've had him and one of his brothers since I was 11, so hearing this crushed me as well.

So sorry for the long rambling and for being gone, I might be a bit less active for the next few days but at least I'm back for now 💕

#im back 💕 #non t word content #tw pet illness #tw implied pet loss #tw arguing #tw vent #bun's tired rants

[valasania-the-pale]

15 Questions 15 Mutuals

I was tagged by @runawaymun, thanks for tagging me! This’ll be a good way to pass some time :D

Rules: answer the questions and tag fifteen mutuals

1. Are you named after anyone?

One of the biblical angels, yes. I’m not a great fan of my name, but I don’t feel strongly enough about it to want to change it when it’d impact my family and whatnot. As far Valasania, that comes from Tolkien’s Valar. Singular Valar is Vala, sania was my addition to turn it into something that sounded like a proper name for a fantasy elf I was making for an MMORPG lol.

2. When was the last time you cried?

Evening before last I finished re-reading Sansukh and shed a fair few tears for the ending.Unfortunately, I am currently sick (and was at the time) so it wasn’t as cathartic as I’d have desired, just felt unpleasant and stuffy.

3. Do you have kids?

No, and I probably won’t ever, unless tragedy strikes my family or very life-changing epiphanies steal upon me. 

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Yes, though less than I used to. I used to have the best deadpan expression on command, but it came at the cost of my affect a lot of the time, so I think I’ve found a nice balance.

5. What’s the first thing you notice about people?

Generally a voice will strike me first - it kinda depends on whether it’s online or in person. A voice, and how people talk, is a good window for me to get to know them better without asking, necessarily.

6. What's your eye colour?

blue.

7. Scary movies or happy endings?

Happy endings. I get that some movies aren’t meant to end happy, but if I just finish feeling wretched with no caveat, it’s just unpleasant.

8. Any special talents?

Writing I’d say for one, I can do a decent job at voices, I’ve got a keen mind for history and the like, and I judge speech and debate tournaments where I can. I also edit prose for a few close friends.

9. Where were you born?

Pacific Northwest.

10. What are your hobbies?

Writing where I can manage it, reading, videos games (primarily RPGs, but I also play a fair bit of Grand Strategy like Stellaris or Civ V, or MMORPGs like EVE Online or FFXIV. Currently playing Elder Scrolls Online). I’ve taken up DnD in the last two years, and have been DM’ing a few duets with friends as well. I’m looking forward to getting to run a larger campaign sometime in the future, but as of right now I haven’t gotten the group together.

11. Have you any pets?

Just my cat, Mipha! She’s a cuddly little gremlin, but she’s mine.

12. What sports do you play/have played?

I did some baseball as a child, but stopped pretty early, then took up martial arts for several years. I had to quit for the sake of my mental health in 5th grade. Getting moved to a ‘gifted’ school was really bad for me, probably did more harm than good. I was one belt away from my black belt, and I’ll never not resent how it ended, or that afterwards I heard that my instructors bad mouthed me to my peers. These days I try to get in regular walks where I can. If you count it as a sport, I judge speech and debate, and I’m active in that scene locally.

13. How tall are you?

5′10″, or, tall enough to not feel insecure, but too short to look any of my male friends in high school in the eye lol.

14. Favorite subject in school?

History and English. I wish I’d have gotten a proper Anthropology course in high school, it might’ve changed my trajectory in life, but I did eventually find myself in an Anthropology of Gender class at uni that was the best class I’ve had in my life.

15. Dream job?

A writer comfortable enough to not have to worry about money, getting to indulge in my hobbies as I like. I’m a teacher now, which is a good place to be, but it’s not where I want to be for forever. I’m not nearly consistent enough in writing to rely on it for income.

Tagging friends: @erynalasse, @itsclydebitches, @fandomsallaroundme, @theheirofashandfire, @outofangband, @eowyntheavenger and whoever else would like to join in! No pressure to anyone tagged :)

[lolexjpg]

dts s5 e9-10: THE FINAL POST

e9: -have not been looking forward to the christian horner episode i must say -GOD listening to everyone talk abt how dominant of a year this was for max knowing whats to come 🙃🙃🙃🙃 -this whole "well we didnt do it on purpose so its not cheating" is SO SILLY like imagine if i went to the irs like sowwy i didnt pay my taxes correctly i didnt know 🥺🥺 doesnt matter ur still getting fined lol -i have always felt that christian's whining here is Extra Obnoxious like he didnt spend YEARS going after every lil thing mercedes might've stepped wrong on. if there was a rumor that mercedes went even $100 over cost cap you KNOW he wouldn't shut up about it but when the tables turned he's such a victim -max is going to be deaf by 40 istg. insert huh cat meme that is him always. (affecionate) -"these people talk shit through the media but'll never say it to my face" have u considered its not bc theyre scared to say it to you but bc you're a rancid person they'd like to avoid interacting with. food for thought -"maybe you feel guilty, i dunno" binotto ate with that one i mean IF THE SHOE FITS -I THINK. as it was in 2020 w/ the pink mercedes. (and in 2007 with mclaren!) the penalty for the cost cap breach should've been a dock in constructors championship points. it wouldn't affect the final standings of 2021 (mercedes beat them anyway, there was a big gap to ferrari in 3rd). it would be a great way to set a strict precedent that would easily motivate teams to be very careful with the budget cap WITHOUT changing any results. FIA hire me -say what u like abt will buxton they will never make me hate you will buxton. the way he is with words explaining drama he is the caesar flickerman of f1 and if you cant appreciate it thats a you issue -showing the singapore grand prix and all i can think abt is iconic post race dando interview. yeah i'm sure the race was cool too i guess -I FUCKING FORGOT HE PULLED THE MENTAL HEALTH CARD bro is seriously like dont talk about the cheating we did think of our poor mental health 🥺🥺🥺 anyway i'm gonna go fire nyck devries midseason brb -WOMP WOMP -once again if the roles were reversed christian would be spearheading a campaign to get a mercedes title stripped be so fucking forreal -more max/gp fics. their dynamic is immaculate chefs kiss -god if lewis won this race it wouldve been so iconic. sad

e10: -ad22 top 10 daniel outfits ever. btw -um lando norris neurodivergent agenda the way he's talking about food here? something going on in that brain. when he ordered 13 spring rolls as a meal in that iconic nortrell stream? that is not a way a neurotypical person eats i swear on god -them asking charles how his season was then immediately cutting to the france crash is so mean. good narrative storytelling, but mean nonetheless -how cathartic it must be for nando to benefit from ferrari blunders lol -pre this season coming out, i remember hoping they'd have a proper focus on carlos' austria dnf. it did get a lil moment but it was, for me, the most shocking mechanical dnf of the season and i was looking forward to seeing more of the inner details of it all. oh well -cinematic parallels between merc & ferrari fighting for 2nd in 2022 AND 2023 -brazil must have some typa rule abt not having netflix there bc they always miss out on the most bangers of races. sad. i love u brazil 22 :') -"they told me i can do whatever i want. when i see carlos, put him in the wall" max i am. i am kissing u. on the mouth. mwah mwah mwah -i DO wish. the focused more on the charles v checo battle. that was simply more important. but i guess that didnt work well with the happy ending they gave checo in e7 so -"omtar might get the last laugh this time around" :)))))) for the last time babey hell yeah -FUCK hate how awkward this dando moment they chose to feature is. they're so much more than that. dts only watchers they're in love and doing the nasty on the reg i PROMISE -this daniel comp is so goofy silly now that hes coming back lmao. i do love him he is so important for the reach of f1 and drive to survive and he deserves all the love he gets -HI LOGAN SO EXCITED TO SEE MORE OF U IN THE NEW SEASON MWAH

#dtsrewatch #IM DONE I DID IT #YAYYYYYYYYYYYY #she speaks #whoevers read all of these ily #thank u all for being with me on this journey MWAH

[traumasurvivorshelpingsurvivors]

TW for transphobia, ableism, tokophobia, animal illness and LOTS of reproductive issues. This is probably going to be weird

I live in a "progressive" country. Unfortunately, I happen to be a combination of things they find to be unacceptable: autistic, transmasc, and interested in adopting. I have always known I want to be a parent, but the thought of carrying a child makes me sick. I think I'd do it if there was no other option, but it would come at the cost of my mental health. Recently, I've been doing research and found out that my autism diagnosis would make it a lot harder to adopt, and so would getting the gender dysphoria diagnosis I need for treatment. I've resigned myself to put my transition on pause, and I'm planning to have my autism diagnosis removed.

Over four years ago, I met Umbra, a female Abyssinian. I found an ad for her at a cat show, handed it over to my mom, and we both fell in love. We've owned purebreds for quite a while now and have been involved in the scene, but when we first met Umbra, still a kitten, something just clicked.

She's an angel. She's five years old now, but she really is my baby. It might be worth saying that I'm a lion therian, and she looks so much like a lion cub that she kickstarts my parental instincts. We bonded in a way I can't put into words, she curls up beneath my blanket every night, and today, when we took her to the vet, my mother told me that I should hold her, because I'm the person she feels most safe with. She scratched me when she was waking up from her anaesthesia, and I was just happy that I got to hold her.

She's got a cyst on one of her ovaries, and an inflammation in her lower stomach. They're still figuring out what we should do to help, and I think she will be going in and out of the vet's office in at least the coming week, and I think she'll be fine - it doesn't seem serious, I'm just glad we caught it early.

But we're probably going to have to spay her. And that's just causing a million feelings for me. She's had a litter before, and we meant to have a second and final litter, but right now, that's not looking very likely. Umbra is my baby angel, and her well-being is worth more than a thousand litters of kittens.

But I feel like I'm mourning the grandchildren I'll never get to have. I had been looking forward to getting to take care of her kittens so much, because my whole being longs to take care of something small and innocent. I loved being the grandparent to her last litter. We've talked to the owner of one of the kittens, Yuna, now two years old, and she's has said that she'll contact us if Yuna has a female kittens, so I might end up having great-grandkittens? And that's great! Yuna is lovely, I would love to spend more time with her, and I'm sure her kittens will be just as wonderful.

But that logical thinking doesn't stop me from feeling that this is the universe's way of telling me that I'll never be a parent, or even that it's punishing me for trying to be one. It just feels like a cruel reminder of the things I'

*I've given up on. (Anon sending a message about reproductive issues and animal illness - I managed to press "send" too early)

Hi anon,

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation and your cat's medical issues. It can be stressful to not only consider the possibility that your autism diagnosis may complicate adopting a child, but with your cat's health issues and needing to put your transition on pause on top of that, it's understandable to be frustrated, disheartened, and in a way grieving as well.

Your love and care for Umbra are commendable, and it's important to prioritize her health. As for the adoption process, it's unfortunate that your autism diagnosis has made it more challenging, but remember, these hurdles don't define your worth as a parent or your ability to provide a loving home. Sometimes life presents us with unexpected challenges, but it doesn't mean your pursuit of adoption is futile. You have a big heart and a lot to offer a child when the time is right.

I understand that it might feel overwhelming with both your adoption process and Umbra's health concerns happening simultaneously. It may be helpful to remember that the situation with Umbra doesn't necessarily say anything about your pursuit in adopting a child, although it's understandable to compare the two. Each situation has its unique circumstances, and your love and commitment are valuable in both aspects of your life.

If you can access or afford it, a mental health professional such as a therapist could help you process and cope with the effects of ableism and transphobia, navigate the situation with Umbra, and guide you along the healing and grieving journey. I wish you the best of luck in being able to adopt, transition, and I also wish good health for Umbra as well. Please remember to take care of yourself as you navigate this time, whether that's staying well rested, fed, and healthy, or doing something nice for yourself. Especially after everything that's been coming up for you, you deserve that.

I hope I could help, and please let us know if you need anything.

-Bun

#mod bun #trauma talks #tw abuse #tw ableism #tw transphobia

[andromedaexists]

GENRE

Fiction - somewhere between suspense & fantasy in a dystopian future

Sublime Grimdark

sublime (n.) - art that refers to a greatness beyond all possibility of calculation, measurement or imitation

grimdark (n.) - a genre of fiction, especially fantasy fiction, characterized by disturbing, violent, or bleak subject matter and a dystopian setting.

STATUS

Pre-Orders Available!

AESTHETIC / TROPES

Greek mythology, corrupt government, social outcasts, QUEER!!, heavy themes of abuse (both power and familial), mental health, more to come (I just don’t know how to add them without ✨spoilers✨)

(it got kinda long so I put the rest of the info under the cut :) )

SUMMARY

The Elysians are here to protect us. They uphold order, they keep citizens safe… unless you are their kid. When you are the child of an Elysian you get to see what they are truly like. You get to see their fears, their anger, their hatred. You get to be subjected to their wants and whims. Most importantly, you get to be trained by the ‘best of the best’ to become an Elysian yourself. At least that’s what we were told. We weren’t told what that training would cost us. What it would do to our bodies and our minds. How it would make us into what the Elysians really are, mindless abominations.

These monsters are in every corner of our society. They are heralded as Gods among men, but not for long. I am doing everything in my power to show who they really are behind their masks. Soon, everyone will see these nasty creatures for what they are…

MAIN CHARACTERS (BY THEIR CODE NAME)

Icarus (he/they) - The main character, he’s who’s POV we will get consistently throughout the book. He’s a young adult who was cast out by his dad (The Elysian Daedalus) as a teen. Has hella scars from training with said father. Suffers from severe cPTSD and is hell-bent on revenge against his father and little brother for it. Specializes in fighting with fire: i.e. Flame throwers, flame batons, etc.

Apollon (he/him) - An up-and-coming Elysian sent to infiltrate Icarus’ group. He was raised in the program that Icarus escaped from, and hoo boy do they have history. Specializes in blade arts. Uses golden blades mostly, all of them are etched with feather motifs. (There is a special reason for this that I am not going to spoil here). 

Andromeda (they/them)- Our mama bear. Andromeda may share the same name as me, but she is not based on me. Rather, they are heavily based on a good friend of mine. Andi is the oldest, they take care of the group and make sure that everyone comes back alive and well. They were the first to find Icarus and adopted him like he was a stray cat they found in an alleyway. Doesn’t specialize in fighting, but in healing. Particularly herbal and natural remedies (remember, lavender for anxiety and antibiotics for a fucking infection)

Achilles (he/him) - Another outcast. Managed to escape the Elysian program with Icarus’ intervention, but in doing so he was separated from Patroclus. The top fighter from the Elysian project, he is now depressed and will not fight. When he does fight, he is a force to be reckoned with. He is proficient in all forms of fighting, but gravitates towards swords and axes.

Thanatos (he/him) - honestly along for the ride. He’s not necessarily an orphan, but he may as well be. His Elysian mother never gave him the light of day, as he was too sickly to be useful for the Elysian’s needs. He is deceptively strong, though. Absolutely could bench press anyone in the group. He wants to know the truth about the program because he knows something is up with it, even though he has never experienced the horrors himself. He also doesn’t fight (he could if he really wanted to). He specialized in information. People take pity on him and talk to him about just about anything. 

The Elysians - The figureheads of the government. They basically have free reign to enforce the laws of the land. The most notable of the Elysians are Daedalus (#1 rank), Nyx (not ranked, she operates out of sight), Casseopeia (#2 rank), Sisyphus (#3), Prometheus (#5), and Thetis (#9). Each of them specializes in different fighting styles based on their mythological code name. 

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