#they're highly toxic to cats

[thecatspasta]

Edgy scourge art anyone?

(pallet by synapse-retrogenesis)

Please stop reblogging this, it clogs my inbox.

#the flowers are tiger lilies #they're highly toxic to cats #art #my art #warrior cats #warriors #warrior cat art #stylized #experiemental #digital art #scourge #scourge wc #blood #bloodclan #pasta scribbles

[bonefall]

what are the main prey animals that Shadowclan eat in better bones? because in my rewrite, i can only find like 5 british marshland birds, the frogs like canon, and a common lizard, while the other clans have dozens of prey species. I don't think 7 prey species can feed 50 cats for the generations i need them to, yknow?

This is hard to find out because of the unfortunate reality that wetlands are an "unpopular" natural biome. It's hell out there. No one appreciates their local swamps and marshes </3

But I'M here, NUMBER 1 GOO FAN. Quickie on some of the most common species ShadowClan will be hunting, in an English wetland. 5 for your convenience.

Small intro/recap to BB!ShadowClan's food culture; For a mixture of several reasons, including early collaboration and trade with WindClan, living in an area heavily affected by seasonal changes, and cultural pride in being able to eat anything, ShadowClan has one of the most varied diets of any Clan. Mammals, fish, birds, if they can get their mouth on it, they will eat it.

(Yes. This means predators as well. Other Clans will avoid eating predators for culture and taste reasons. ShadowClan finds it offensive to just let good meat rot.)

The most important reason in that list must be stressed; winter is CRUEL to ShadowClan. The RiverClan river is a moving source of water which rarely completely ices over, most animals in ThunderClan don't hibernate, WindClan's rabbits are active in the snow. For most Clans, they will not feel the "bite" of winter until towards the end, when the prey populations crash. ShadowClan feels it immediately.

That's a problem because Prey Item Number 1 Will Surprise you. The most popular prey in ShadowClan is...

1: Ducks.

And with the most common species, mallards, at about 2 pounds on average (with males being slightly larger) you're looking at 5,442 calories each. Enough to feed 15 warriors for a day.

(Note: This estimate is low; actual value would probably be higher. This measurement is taken from this chart which measured whole carcasses and caloric value rounded from 5.9 to 6, and this particular duck was "dressed"-- so its organs, the most valuable part of the animal, were already removed.)

Ducks are SO valuable as prey it's hard to oversell them. They're huge, they're highly nutritious (thiamin, vitamin a, vitamin b, iron), and they're PACKED with fats. They also lay eggs, TONS of them, which ShadowClan will happily snatch from inattentive hens.

The problem with ducks is, they don't stick around in the winter. Mallards might stay if the weather is mild, but if the water starts freezing, they're a-leaving.

That means that right when ShadowClan needs them the most, they'll vanish. If the marsh freezes, which is VERY likely because it's stillwater, they can't access ANYTHING under the ice. So Prey Animal Number 2 ALSO becomes an issue;

2: Carp

Their size and weight varies immensely, but the european carp is a species that AVERAGES 6 - 15 pounds. Using our rough estimation numbers and only a 6 pound fish, that's 10,884 calories. That's a whole Clan fed, if it's rationed perfectly.

Many carp are larger and heavier than cats. Here is a picture of a human fisher with two 5-pound bass so you can get a feel for just how big fish are

The biggest problem with carp, aside from the fact that icy winter conditions will block access to catching them, is that their gallbladders are poisonous. Carp bile is the only dangerous type of bile Clan cats encounter (that I know about so far). When being eaten, Clan cats must take care to gut them gently and remove the organ without spilling toxic green slime everywhere.

(ShadowClan actually collects and uses this bile for other purposes. Dried and diluted, it can be used as a medicine for treating parasites, and wet and mixed into a poultice it can be used to dress wounds. If gargled, it can also dissolve and loosen stuck bones in the throat, VERY important for unknowing kittens who tried to eat cooked bird bones.)

These two are the most common animals in the highly varied ShadowClan diet. Hunt in the shallow marsh, and you're bound to bump into either a duck or a carp at some point.

But when winter rolls in, they start to rely on mammalian prey.

3: Rats

While some rats can breach 2 pounds (SHOUT OUT TO ALL MY NEW YORKERS) most of them only clock in at about half a pound-- 250 grams. That's 1,250 calories. About 3 cats fed.

(NOTE: These estimations of how MANY cats they feed assumes that these bites are being distributed evenly, such as if the animal was being put into a soup or meticulously portioned. It's more likely that a single rat is eaten alone or only shared between two warriors who then bulk up. The sensation of "fullness" is determined by weight rather than caloric value.)

Rats are highly adaptable omnivores, but most of their diet is actually plants! Humans associate them with garbage and filth, and yes, the rats from carrionplace would certainly taste awful. But most of the rats ShadowClan catches would be living in natural conditions, eating nuts, fruits, and smaller animals. So it doesn't make sense that canon sees ALL rats as dirty-- they should actually be a HUGE part of a warrior's diet!

Especially in ShadowClan, where the invasive brown rat has all but eliminated the native black rat population. Brown rats are huge, thick-tailed, excellent swimmers who stick around in the winter and find themselves right at home in a marsh or swamp.

In fact, ShadowClan thinks hunting them is a two-way blessing. A cat stays fed through the winter, and more resources are freed up for the rarer, but more delicious water vole. ThunderClan isn't the only Clan that understands population management.

And speaking of...

4: Squirrels

Significantly smaller than carp and ducks, gray squirrels are usually about 500 grams. I've heard it said that they triple in mass over the winter, but since I'm not sure if that means they triple in weight, I'll simply rule that a wintertime gray squirrel is 1000 grams. Which means about 5,000 calories, enough to feed 14 cats.

...but also. don't underestimate how big a squirrel is. You are a 200-pound bipedal ape, these are 10 pound cats. They are also eating all the organs you, a human, would usually toss.

The general term, wetland, refers to all land that is... take a guess... wet. The difference between a marsh and a swamp is that a swamp is wooded land, which means squirrels can live there!

ShadowClan often finds itself in conflict with ThunderClan over squirrels. The native, endangered red squirrel is a cultural icon to ThunderClan and they believe it's important to protect it at all costs by killing gray squirrels whenever possible. ShadowClan, meanwhile, agrees red squirrels are beautiful, but isn't willing to be aggressive with gray squirrel populations to protect them.

5: Cheating

In true ShadowClan fashion I do what I want and use number 5 to babble about several animals they turn into grub

And SPEAKING of grubs, they love to forage for larval treats. They regularly make snacks out of chafer grubs, stag beetle larvae, cutworms, and if they can manage it, baby honeybees. Chafer grubs are their absolute favorite, which is another reason why WindClan is so passionate about maintaining their moorland; when it turns into grassland, ShadowClan is energized to fight for grub foraging space.

The "problem" with the meat of predators is that it's said to be tough and taste strong and unpalatable. ShadowClan doesn't entirely mind it, but if they end up with a predator in spring and summer, they like to use the seasonal stream (called a syke) that cuts across ThunderClan to soak the meat in running water for a few days.

Not to mention that they really will just grab at any animal, in addition to those lizards and frogs they're notorious for. Hedgehogs, crayfish, waterbirds, snails. There's all sorts of spices they'll use to try to season a strange meat, between mushrooms, pellitory, juniper, rosemary, so on.

It's harder to find something they WON'T eat.

#better bones au #clan culture #Warrior Bites #BB!ShadowClan

[froot-batty]

next batch of designs are done! gotham city sirens time >:) blurbs about them under the cut, along with explanations of flags and neurodivergencies!

Pamela Isley came from a rural flower farm a long ways from Gotham. Her parents let her run wild from a very young age, and one of her favorite places on their property to go was the pond, deep in the woods, where everything grew just a bit too tall and nothing looked quite as it should've. Pamela didn't know that this pond was actually highly polluted by the dumping of experimental chemicals from a nearby "research" laboratory. She thought being able to communicate with the plants - the Green, she called it - was completely normal.

...Until the people from that laboratory heard about the mysterious girl helping the plants grow stranger. They came to Pamela's parents to ask if it would be possible to study it, and they, not realizing what exactly that meant, agreed. They whisked it away to a facility in Gotham, where Pamela would end up never seeing it's parents again.

She was kept there for the rest of her childhood and into her adulthood, being experimented on until she twisted into the plant beast that she is today. When she escaped, it came after years of hiding the true strength of her powers, so she could build them up enough to turn the facility to rubble.

(It is AroAce, Agender, and Intersex)

Harleen Quinzel always had trouble controlling her impulses. Coming from a very wealthy, very upper-crust family, any step out of line was harshly corrected by either of her parents. As a child she didn't know any better, but after years and years of repression coming from her family, she eventually clammed up and tried to fit into their perfect little mold. This included going to medical school, though she did at least get to pick something she was genuinely passionate about - psychology.

Harley was finally living on their own by the time they started working at Arkham, though they'd not yet broken out of that mental control their parents still had over them. Being in Arkham was like being on an alien planet. They had come from a world where everyone was fake, and Arkham seemed so...real. Talking with their patients opened their mind up even further. Even if what they did was violent, or utterly nonsensical to everyone else, insanity seemed like it was a sort of freedom that Harley never had.

This was compounded by it meeting the Joker. He saw that piece of it that wanted, desperately, to get free, and through their sessions he was able to get into it's head and...push it over the edge, so to speak.

(Harley and the Joker are not explicitly romantically involved in this, I should mention. They've got a weird queerplatonic thing going on. Also they're not toxic they're BFFs forever)

(They are Pansexual, Genderfluid, and have ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder)

Selina Kyle grew up like an alley cat on the streets of Gotham. With two addict parents in the Narrows who cared very little about her, she was virtually homeless, with how little time she spent at home and how much she spent wandering the dangerous streets. It was in the Narrows that she met one of her closest childhood friends, Harvey Dent, and through him, the elusive Bruce Wayne.

The three of them were thick as thieves all through her childhood, though began to drift away when college time came around. Bruce had up and left the moment he turned 18 without any real warning to the two of them, and Harvey was off to college to try and become a lawyer. This left Selina all alone, once again.

But she had made a pact to herself. She didn't want to live on the streets of Gotham forever. She had started pickpocketing from a very young age, so she would just expand her skills - become Gotham's cat burglar. It started out as only a way to pay her bills, but she found she grew addicted to the feeling of it; the freedom of being able to slip into wherever she wanted and make some poor, rich fool a million dollars short. It was a sort of revenge for her (and the regular cash flow didn't hurt).

She was surprised when Bruce came back to Gotham and tried to reconnect with her. They hadn't talked in over a decade, but they found themselves reconnecting with surprising ease. Their close friendship would drive Harvey mad with jealousy, but neither of them realized that until it was too late.

The scar on her face is from Harvey's attempt on her life, after he became Two-Face.

(She is a Lesbian)

#SORRY THE BLURBS ARE SO FUCKIGN LONG #i debated putting them in separate posts but eh. im too lazy. just putting them here #frootverse #rogues gallery #pamela isley #poison ivy #harley quinn #selina kyle #catwoman #gotham city sirens #batman #my art #rogue design

[pearldrone]

hey guys, this is a post about side order and what we can somewhat gather about it so far. this'll be a long one, so hang tight. i've seen others vaguely talk about these ideas, so i decided to go all-out.

this image is of what i'm going to refer to as the 'landscape of thorns,' which is a 'long-term nuclear waste warning message.' these being used to sway humanity from intruding on highly dangerous sites.

as certain kinds of radiation can stay toxic for thousands of years, a warning of the dangers of this plant were needed. non-linguistic messages were attempted at first by a report from the sandia national laboratories, one of the three development and research laboratories of the department of energy's national nuclear security administration. {DOE, NNSA} the aim of this series of messages were to warn later visitors to any waste site. they recommended that messages include each of the following, gradually increasing complexity.

{much more under the cut.}

"1} Rudimentary information: "Something man-made is here"

2} Cautionary information: "Something man-made is here and it is dangerous"

3} Basic information: Tells what, why, when, where, who, and how

4} Complex information: Highly detailed written records, tables, figures, graphs, maps and diagrams"

the issue with worded messages is that they're unlikely to be comprehensible in thousands of years. considering how much the english language has changed, and will continue to evolve, would those of the future be able to understand what is being said? because of this, symbols were also considered.. but another problem arises with that. no symbol will be universally understood to mean one thing, even something such as the jolly roger. {☠️} using it to warn for risk of sickness, or general harm would serve useless as time passes. especially nowadays, while the jolly rodger still is seen as a danger symbol somewhat, is used more commonly as a cool design thing.. at least in the USA. and again, that's the problem. no symbol is universally known for one thing, no matter what.

i believe it was also a thought to not warn at all, and just leave it there.. but that questions ethics.

eventually, physical markers were explored, giving ideas such as the forbidding blocks, rubble landscape, the landscape of thorns, and a few beyond those. these ideas carry similar characteristics to each other.

from the official trailer.

in 1992-1993, a poll was issued by the zeitschrift für semiotik of tübingen germany, asking the following question:

"how would it be possible to inform our descendants for the next 10,000 years about the storage locations and dangers of radioactive waste?" and received answers such as artificial satellites, atomic priests, and 'ray cats.' i'm going to further talk about ray cats, as i think, considering the themes, it would be a good opportunity for side order to delve deeper into li'l judd, and his current whereabouts or motivations. as it's very vaguely hinted that he owns grizzco industries, and with that presumably dead fish in the trailer, it could be explored. i hope they won't make it weird though, as you know.. the whole thing with mammals has been a bit bizarre..

anyway, it was suggested that a species of cat should be bred that changes colors when exposed to radiation, so essentially a living sign of nuclear threat. as things such as nursery rhymes have been culturally significant in some way for many, many years.. in 2014, the musician 'emperor x' was commissioned by the podcast '99% invisible' to create a song about this idea for an episode about long-term nuclear waste warning messages.

whatever this fucker is. they could be completely done with grizzco, but who knows.

{edit 8/23/23 i've been told it resembles the bake-kujira. the ghost whale which is accompanied by "weird birds or fish."}

giving us the song '10,000-Year Earworm to Discourage Settlement Near Nuclear Waste Repositories {Don't Change Color, Kitty.}' the gist of this track being "if the cat turns bright colors, run!" and was designed to be "so catchy and annoying that it might be handed down from generation to generation over a span of 10,000 years."

so, themes of radiation are very likely to be present. this brings us to our next section, the coral bleaching.

as you may know, healthy coral has beautifully bright colors. this is due to microscopic algae known as zooxanthellae, which lives inside of the algae's polyps. it is also a major source of food, and nutrients. coral bleaching occurs when coral reefs are under stressful conditions, a huge one being climate change, which i will get deeper into that specifically. if the waters it lives in heat up too much, the coral will begin to expel this zooxanthellae.. leaving it completely white, and exposing its bone-like structure.

healthy vs partially bleached coral.

while bleached coral isn't quite dead, the aftermath of said bleaching makes it much more susceptible to disease and malnourishment due to lack of nutrition. if the waters stay too warm for too long, or if the bleaching is too extreme, the coral will die.

images from the official side order trailer, showing us bleached and possibly dead coral.

coral bleaching is an ongoing issue, and efforts have been made to conserve and regrow the coral reefs.. this brings us to a shorter section, but one worthy of a mention.

coral cloning. coral cloning is a phenomenon where a small bit of a healthy coral is cut, and grows into a full piece. it helps when this, sometimes miniscule, piece is placed next to another. this speeds up growth almost rapidly. however, it is not too easy to grow, and this method isn't totally fool-proof. coral requires very certain conditions to flourish, such as not being placed on an open ocean floor, but instead in an already established habitat. also things like water temperature, pH levels, pollution, all can stunt growth. this is a very vast oversimplified explanation, but i believe you get the picture. have you wondered why i am bringing this up? here is why..

am i saying this directly implies cloning? not exactly. it's an interesting thing to note, though, as you might know how octarians {NOT OCTOLINGS!} are born.. via severed tentacle. coral can sometimes be born via severed piece. i'm not going to go into this much more, as it's kind of an out-there comparison. do with that what you will.

continuing on with the radiation and infectious theme, i feel i should mention ultraviolet radiation. the sun produces these UV rays, of course, and they can be good in moderation. if it's too much? it can be absolutely killer. you guessed it, ultraviolet radiation does play a part in warmer waters, which aids in bleaching coral. however, that's not all.. the state of inkopolis square we see in the side order trailer could very well also be due to residue of nuclear radiation from the human society's many wars. before humanity's fall, natural disasters were more prevalent than ever, and we still don't really know what exactly happened besides the massive flood. the sea levels rising was the reason the great turf war, the deadliest war to strike inkadia, even happened. things like oil spills could possibly be going on too, as in some photos, you can see this black liquid.

i'm going to state the obvious and add on that oil spills are incredibly dangerous to marine life, and that includes coral reefs.

remnants of human life have not disappeared from inkadia, or anywhere in this world dominated by marine life. it's not far-fetched to say they could still be affected by anything else left behind, climate wise.

the landscape of thorns has not been built, to my knowledge, but maybe it was here. this could be a rediscovered nuclear plant, who knows. especially as certain kinds of radiation, again, can stay hazardous for upwards of ten-thousand years, and possibly longer. you may have caught that ten-thousand is an important number for multiple reasons, especially with the possibility that this octoling is eight. the human race has been extinct for longer than ten-thousand years by this point, but it's something to remember. but there's still questions.. where do pearl and marina fall now? what is their role? is this an infection only targeting octolings, and other octarians? what's going on with marina? only time will tell, yeah?

there you have it, if you read this far.. definitely tell me what you think. i've still not covered everything in the trailer, so any add-ons would be cool if you have any. this took a while to research and write, so thanks for reading.

sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_bleaching

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-are-taking-extreme-steps-to-help-corals-survive/

https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/everything-you-need-to-know-about-coral-bleaching-and-how-we-can-stop-it

https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/about/media/how-do-oil-spills-affect-coral-reefs.html

https://youtu.be/JENUAv0w8Q4

https://youtu.be/ZiULxLLP32s

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_nuclear_waste_warning_messages

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200731-how-to-build-a-nuclear-warning-for-10000-years-time

https://youtu.be/dDIMYAYSGCo

#splatoon #pearl rambles #splatoon 3 #splatoon lore #side order #splatoon 3 dlc #agent 8 #splatoon theory

[langernameohnebedeutung]

@claw00 Excuses to talk about my crowfriends? Hell yes!

To be clear, this is all based on my field study based on specific 2 crows but my findings so far.

I think it's important to keep in mind that crows are non-domesticated prey animals. And as humans we are enormous compared to them. So they're understandably skittish. (It's a bit like befriending a cat, but with less hissing and more stalking. Seriously. They watch everything. They're a two-winged surveillance apparatus. They will learn everything about you.) But this is also a matter of personality (Omen is a lot more confident than Eggnog, but neither is as confident as one sweet crow I once met who immediately ate straight from my hand. But that one was living right next to Stonehenge and is probably very used to tourists sharing their meals!). Anyway, some tips based on that:

NO SALT! This isn't so much a tip for befriending crows but a tip for when you do it: Treats are obviously the best way to start an interaction with them. Nuts are a good starter, cat food, the occasional egg - they're omnivores and you will find a lot of guidelines online as to what you can feed them and what's healthy for them. There are also some wonderful reddit communities for crowfriends where people share their personal experiences. Peanuts and cashews are a giant hit in my experience. But: A lot of the nuts that you see in the supermarket have insane amounts of salt on them. Because we crave that mineral. Birds cannot metabolise salt at the same rates we can. It's highly toxic for them and can cause neurological damage. So if you buy nuts or seeds for them, make sure that you're buying the unsalted version. Shelled peanuts and bird food from the pet shop are some good ways options to make sure it's healthy. Generally, check the label.

They don't like direct eye contact. Remember, again, we are giant noisy predators with front-facing eyes! A brief moment of eye contact is helpful to indicate that you're "talking" to them and that what you're doing (e.g. placing a treat) is something you're doing for them. But prolonged staring is a thing to build up to. (This doesn't go both ways, by the way. They will stare. It's their favourite hobby)

Some feeding techniques: Throwing food is a good way to communicate very clearly that you are giving food to them. But it also can be scary for them, to see a human throw something in their direction! (imagine a giant walking up to you and throwing a peanut the size of your head at you. You would be worried too) So, small movements and maybe just throwing it in their vague direction, a little to the side or just throwing it halfway is better than throwing it straight at them the way you might to a dog. Or straight up placing it for them in an accessible spot to snatch at their own time (especially early on in the friendship - I also have a little magpie in my orbit at this point but she only takes it in secret. I know she's gaining a small amount of trust because she will sit in my line of sight to ask for food, but she will never let me see her take it. Eggnog was very similar at first. Just because you don't see them take it, doesn't mean that the gift isn't well-received or that you're not building a relationship.

They don't like a rapid descent swooping, most of the time. At first, I would throw food straight below the spot they were sitting in, straight under their tree or the street lamp they were perched on to make it very clear that "yo, here, for you!" But I noticed they would be more hesitant when I did that - and usually, they would hop down in several "steps" to get it (usually finding a slightly lower spot a little to the side and then swoop to the ground. This seems to be less of an issue when they're swooping from higher up - but generally, it seems to be a lot more comfortable if you throw it a few metres to the side so that the descent is less steep). On that matter, they also walk a lot more than you would expect, once they're on the ground,

Being patient. As I said, they're prey animals and they're not domesticated. They might not even really understand what you want from them at first (but they're quick on the uptake and they remember your face). I started befriending my two guys because there is a very sick, very crappy walnut tree in front of my house where they go looking for nuts (which are also small and sickly). I first started feeding them by buying a back of walnuts from the store (really big ones) and placing them under that tree for them (and often cracking them open a little). They started to see me do that and got curious. That's when I started using eye contact to indicate that it was for them - and later I transitioned to feeding them directly and further away from the tree. We got to the point where I could just drop a walnut when I saw them somewhere and they knew it was for them. This also worked better than feeding them peanuts at first (they love peanuts now but at first they didn't even touch them because it was Weird and Strange) or feeding them elsewhere: Find a method that is within their frame of reference. It helped them make sense of what I was doing and from there we extrapolated: I started feeding them further away from that tree and started giving them other things.

Finding a routine! At this point, I have a pretty well-established rapport with my guys - we know where to find each other, what food I have and where I leave it for them when I'm not around, I know exactly how many steps I have to take back for Eggnog to take something (Omen doesn't really care about personal space as much), they know how to get my attention, what times I'm out and what times they go back to their night tree and all that. For some people, there are different routines. On reddit, some people talk about using a whistle to call them, my grandmother used to knock on the roof to call her crow friend back in the day. Some people talk to them to get them used to their voice and establish some expressions they might remember (I do that), some don't talk at all to avoid sounding scary. Some imitate crow noises, some avoid that at all costs. (I also think this depends on the crow. Some seem to react very positively to crow noises. some are scared off by it) But overall, I think the important thing is to remember that crows are some of the smartest animals around. They get used to you. They remember you and your behaviours and what they mean. And you will learn what these specific crows want (they have very unique personalities). So once you're in a "dialogue" with some crows, it's really a bit of a negotiation and you learn about one another - and it's fun! They will tell you how to befriend them, in their own way.

This might be me reading human behaviour into them - but based on crow personalities and the similarities between the way humans and crows think, I do believe that part of the reason they "keep me around" is...because I'm interesting to them. Crows are insanely curious, even if they're shy. I'm a bit of a novelty to them and so are the weird foods I give them. Where else would they get peanuts? One risk in feeding wild animals is that they might become overly dependent on the human doing it or lose their distance. From what I read and witnessed, crows stay pretty well on top of that - they're clever, they know how to procure food in their territory and whatever you feed them is bound to be only a small part of their daily foraging. Sometimes they will be gone for a day or two because they got better stuff to do (someone on reddit once called that "they're out on crow business") and just right now, during nesting season, they're clearly giving me some sort of "courtesy visit" once a day to stay in touch but they do know how to take care of themselves. Sure, I'm also a convenient and reliable food source (and a target for them to extort from) but they're also just straight up curious. So - use that to your advantage: Showing them new foods (make sure they're good for them!) is a good way to learn what they like AND to be interesting to them.

[faline-cat444]

An image of what seems to be the main cast for Wonderful.When it comes to the little bit of details being expressed so far it's a mix of weirdness but I generally have a good feeling over the upcoming season's theme and execution.The main idea is showing us that our leading Cure is actually a dog who gains the ability to transform into a human girl and of course a Pretty Cure.I can excuse her name being Cure Wonderful thanks to that,if anything thanks to the pun it might be better off calling her Cure Wan-Derful.

For past experiences her voice actor has taken credit for that's a character I know she's supposed to be Kanna from Dragon Maid.So using that for reference this isn't her first time dealing with what I think can classify as "Shapeshifter".Her dog genetics also say she's the Papillon breed which being more of a cat person I don't really have much experience to but a page on the American Kennel Club website did provide some handy statistics that might be worked into her character.

As I said already the naming scheme for the initial Cure Status Quo feels a bit weak compared to the motifs of previous seasons but I can excuse that when your team leader is an actual dog most of the time.

Bringing us to our next most major Cure we have a bit more info on,Iroha Inukai aka Friendy.Her name in magical girl form is likely rooted to how dogs get referred to as "Man's Best Friend".

Design-Wise I'm not quite sold on her default outfit and hope the fashion she'll get later on(When the seasons change or similar) and I think the hat would look better if it covered her whole head rather than being a tiny thing on the side.Her voice apparently being who does Anya [Forger] among a few other characters makes me really want her to be worthy of my ever expanding list of favorites and shows this isn't her first time being a magical girl or dealing with a weird dog.

Similar to the season we're closing off on we don't have true details for Nyammy and Lillian but it isn't too hard to put the clues together.

"Nyammy" contains Nya which is how Japan tends to express what English would call "meow".There is a white cat named Yuki present along with her owner,Mayu Nekoshiyama.

The pink ribbon placements sort of remind me how Blake concealed her cat ears in the first volumes of RWBY.With how order is place in the quartet Yuki is going to be the one who transforms first followed by her owner.Not too sure how much of a time skip this will be in the grand scheme but the little bit of info presently given on Mayu says she recently moved into the town."Lillian" might also be an odd choice of name considering the limited knowledge at the moment for it's a name that seems rather human instead of descriptive or constructive(Then again,Laura just used her last name) and seeing the meaning of it as a girl's name it's supposed to give a sense of peace and passion but at the same time it's based on lily flowers...Which I have seen several informative sources say are HIGHLY TOXIC TO CATS and it might be very telling that a cat is possibly implied to have assisted in her owner's Cure name.

Our last duo in the visual is currently more for the hypothetical theories right now than outright stated from initial visual choices.If it's going the way they're wanting us to think they're who I am really pinning the money on.

Glasses Boy is Satoru Usayama while his bunny's name is Daifuku

The former is definitely hinting to have a lot of those marks I said I'd want for a male cure successor for Tsubasa:

Classmate to one of the main characters(So he does attend the school)

Outfit hints he's going to fill the niche of the yellow/orange/gold member to the team

Ends up needing to be a secret keeper about the girls' being Pretty Cure

If he keeps his glasses or they turn into a monocle when the time comes and everything checks out that's perfection in my book.In regards to his rabbit...

Apparently that's one brave bunny not that I can read that going by the facial expression the first impression is giving.Need to wait for the show proper to truly see the loppy lapin in action.

Now for the final shreds of detail that more-or-less are "public"...

Whatever role these animals will be serving they very much seem a bit like an extended cast including recolors of the animals from Healin' Good

Lastly is our first shot at one of our monsters of the episode which this time around are starting out with the name of "Garugaru"

This might very well be best viewed as the Pretty Cure spin on some subject matters Animal Detectives Kiruminzuu dealt with and all we have to do is wait for the fourth of February to see it start to unfold

#Pretty Cure #PreCure #Wonderful PreCure #Komugi Inukai #Cure Wonderful #Iroha Inukai #Cure Friendy #Yuki Nekoshiyama #Cure Nyammy #Mayu Nekoshiyama #Cure Lillian #Satoru Usayama #Daifuku Usayama

[greentrickster]

So, I binged all of Darling and Beloathed and must ask (if you want to answer, otherwise feel free to discard the message)... Since Darling has Cathulu , does Prince have an animal companion too? Mind supplies golden retriever (a classic) or bantam rooster with silver plumage (roosters call the sun so are it's heralds, much as cats are night's) Mostly for the aesthetic of the two being fully sentient and in cahoots

Also since one of the themes is cultural sharing, may I suggest fusion cuisine? Tomatoes and Potatoes ARE nightshades after all. (also a popular cookie here is called "ox' eye" because of the aesthetic)

Hmmm, good question! Honestly, the answer that feels most accurate is that, while he has a small pack of dogs that accompany him on hunts, at his core he's one of those people who animals just love instinctively. This is a man who whistles while he works and takes the time to say a proper prayer of thanks and gratitude whenever he's in the position of hunting his own food for whatever reason. Villainess finds all this absolutely ridiculous, but was also unwillingly charmed the first time she saw him field-dress a dear on her parents' lands while cooing at the gathering crows and hand-feeding them bits the two of them couldn't eat but the crows would enjoy. I mean, what are you supposed to do when you see a goodie-two-shoes accidentally make friends with your parents' spy network via snacks of offal? Just not fall in love with him? That's not how this works!

Oh hard agree! Though I think it probably skews a little towards him sharing cuisine with her than the other way around, just because he doesn't have the ancestry of inadvertent selective breeding and the very intentional diet during his formative years required to safely eat some of the more fashionable delicacies from her land. She does introduce him to some of the non-toxic dishes, however, and very much gives substituting tomatoes for nightshade in a few recipes for the reasons you specified. There are also a few spices they have there that are made by refining the poison out of certain plants that he's never encountered before but thinks are absolutely fantastic. Who knew that a bit of powdered Grisly Lament blossom would compliment game meat so perfectly? It's not an addictive substance, but he's definitely hooked!

Villainess is initially extremely excited to hear about ox eye cookies, then very disappointed to learn that they don't actually contain any actual eyeballs, then enthusiastic again once she actually tried them. They have sweets in her kingdom, but they're very different than the ones in his kingdom, and tend to be a bit more on the mild or savory side of sweet. Think traditional mochi versus something like baklava or a snickerdoodle. The bees in her kingdom produce very little honey and are highly murderous in nature, so discovering that honey's such an easily-obtained (comparatively speaking) commodity here is exciting. Also she hasn't told any of her friends or family her new source for the stuff and it's driving them all crazy. One of the few times that eating honey directly from the jar in front of other people is a power move instead of something you can get judged for.

Thanks for the ask!

#beloathed and darling #the prince and the villainess #ask #megxolotl #chap when

[apricotmayonaise]

Dahlia Hawthorne + April May headcanons? (Ship or separate I don’t mind :3 )

(Sorry if this has been done before lol. Anon because I’m a coward)

anon i do not know who you are but i love you dearly and i am kissing your forehead so much right now. i will do all three

DAHLIA HEADCANONS: -born 14 february 1993 -pretty strong! like she literally swam through raging rivers without. dying. so -she loves books and reading and poetry (the poetry one is canon i think oops) -she has aspd (not in a "murderer character must me sociopath!11!" way but in a I Actually Read The DSM For Fun When I Was 9 And Also Know That Demonising Cluster B Disorders Is Bad) -her red hair isn't natural, she dyed it when she went into hiding as "melissa foster" -speaking of hair, her and iris did that braid crown hairstyle as children, until the bridge incident when iris "betrayed" dahlia and dahlia got so pissed she cut her hair to about the length you see in that one 3-4 cg -refuses to take help from anyone when shes sick but WILL use it to get out of things -did not actually help get iris seperated from her. that was a lie to make herself seem more in control -lesbian

APRIL HEADCANONS: -born april 30 1993 (duh) -passenger princess. do not trust this woman behind the wheel. -has three siblings. february march (33) june july (13) and august september (3) -i have an insane amount of backstory headcanon for her so please ask me about that my dms are always open -related to above, she was a child beauty queen/reality tv person (2-7) and teen model (13-20) -she LOVES romcoms. so much -natural hair color is a mousey brown. it got dyed pink when she was 2 due to . child beauty queen -has HORRIBLE nightmares. rip queen! -owns one of those fucking lipstick tazers. like despicable me 2. -also a lesbian! was in denial for most of her life ("well, men like ME so obviously i like them") before being like "wow im gay. but im still going to flirt with men because theyre more likely to give me their credit card info" -she has a cat :) -she has all the mental illnesses that i have because i am her and she is me. hpd, bpd, anorexia, ptsd shes me fr -related to the above, she doesnt take it seriously. "yeah i have ptsd, proficient talent for sucking dick" type shit DOLLYHEARTS HEADCANONS: -they meet when they're both about 13-14 years old -dahlia, or, "melissa" as april first knows her is in boarding school because shes in hiding as melissa foster -april, on the other hand, got sent to boarding school because her mom was not good at dealing with a daughter who belonged in either thirteen (2003) or euphoria. she generally acted WAY too grown for her age and was pretty self destructive. she was also a model for bluecorp and would pose for their billboards as well as other companies and magazines -the pair quickly become High School Girl Best Friends. hooray. -things get yurious up in that bitch -this continues for many many years until they r in college. theyre sort of in this weird in between situationship phase and are also Highly toxic and somewhat codependent. -neither of them are being normal about it -things get even more toxic yurious when doug gets thrown into the mix. this poor man . pls let him live -dahlia commits murder goes to jail yada yada they write letters to each other half of which are death threats that they cover in kisses and lipstick marks and hearts -and then april goes to jail -AND THEY WERE CELLMATES! -more toxic yuri happens -dahlia gets executed -april gets executed -ghost yuri

#dahlia hawthorne #april may #dollyhearts #maythorne #ace attorney

[multi-lefaiye]

unnamed kitty cat wip worldbuilding

hey gamers it's time for me to talk about the kibbies

not sure who to tag but uhhh if you wanna hear more about the kibbies. this is your one-stop shop for that.

so the basic premise for this world is that it's another post-apocalyptic fantasy, this time one focusing on animals. specifically cats, but other animals probably have their own shit going on and would make appearances now and then.

anyway, this story focuses on three colonies of cats (i've gone back and forth between calling them clowders and colonies, but for now i'm going with colonies) living in the remains of what was once a bustling coastal city. there are still humans alive and around in this world, but they've long since abandoned this place and the cats don't really know what humans are. the city isn't full of just cats, though--it's also full of monsters, which the cats struggle to live alongside.

these cats, with time, adapted to their environment and circumstances to become, as i affectionately call them, funky little freaks. the obvious difference is that they're intelligent enough and sentient enough to form their own little societies, but there's more! we'll get into that.

so what are each of the colonies? more info on them under the cut! it's important to note that these are by and large generalizations about each group, and there are exceptions to everything i say in here.

cadogan colony

the cadogan colony is a group of cats living near the docks, in an area that was once a bustling shipyard. they're incredibly skilled at both swimming and fishing, as one might guess, but there's a catch to that: the water where they are is INCREDIBLY toxic and highly acidic. it's not safe to swim in for most creatures. however, these absolute mad lads do so anyway.

cadogan cats have evolved over time to have a strong resistance to the poison in their waters, as well as to the high acidity in the water. they're not completely fine swimming for long periods of time, but they can tolerate it much better than anyone else.

another thing that makes cadogan cats stand out is that, even among the smart funky cats in this world, they're VERY smart little beasts. one thing they've become very skilled at is determining which fish are safe to eat, and which ones are too full of toxins. even if they have a strong resistance to most poisons, they're careful to avoid ingesting too much of it directly.

and finally, cadogan cats have developed some physical mutations, most notably a very thick, water-resistant coat, thick tails to help them steer in the water, and webbed feet to help them swim. also, they have third eyelids like alligators. little freaks (affectionate).

haverford colony

the haverford colony is a group of cats living near the outskirts of the city, on the opposite side from the cadogan's. they specifically live at the edges of a swathe of forest, making their homes in the branches and occasionally venturing out and into the city for one reason or another. however, they usually stay there.

they tend to be large yet light, with strong legs and prehensile tails that make it easy for them to climb and keep their balance in the trees. haverford cats are usually built like. just absolute powerhouses. getting smacked by a haverford cat will ruin your day. they have a weirdly high bite force for cats, and in general just. they are built for living in the trees and fucking up anything that tries to fuck with them.

in terms of culture, haverford cats have a strong culture of honor and respect. they believe that it's important to always fight fair, especially against other cats, and that all life deserves to be respected and defended. they're BIG on defending those who can't defend themselves and just. honor. respect. strength. being a good person (kitty). those are all big here.

the forest is full of big scary monsters, and the haverford cats pride themselves on fighting back these beasts and keeping them from getting into the city. really, they're the first line of defense against the Forest Horrors in many ways, and this culture of strength is reinforced by that.

maddox colony

the maddox colony is the only one that lives in the city itself, mostly near the edges but occasionally venturing deeper inside. these cats tend to be small and scrappy, built for hiding among the rubble and debris more than fighting in the open. for the most part, maddox cats are incredibly crafty and resourceful, using their environment to their advantage.

combat against what? the horrors <3 there are a lot of monsters in the city limits, many of which are specifically located near the heart of the city. maddox cats are frequently caught in fights against them, and they've adapted to fighting for their lives in close quarters on a near daily basis.

while haverford cats have a culture of honor and respecting one's enemy, maddox cats are just willing to do whatever they have to to survive. they help each other however they can and have strong bonds and loyalty to each other, but they don't extend any of that to the monsters they fight. it's kill or be killed, and maddox cats would prefer the former.

in terms of physical mutations, maddox cats really are little freaks (affectionate). namely, their forepaws are more similar in structure to little hands than little paws, and they have opposable thumbs. they're not human hands, not that far, but they're fully capable of grabbing objects and using tools. maddox cats are excellent at crafting, mostly making items for defense against the monsters.

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misc. notes:

the different colonies have a loose alliance with each other and will help each other in their time of need, but for the most part they're focused on themselves.

there are no rules against interbreeding in the colonies or breeding with cats outside the colonies. why would you care about that when there's monsters everywhere? come on now.

the colonies also have different religious beliefs for the most part, but i will admit i haven't put a lot of thought into that element yet.

yes, these cats say fuck. maddox cats swear the most and haverford cats swear the least.

there is a thriving trade/bartering economy going on among the colonies, primarily consisting of the maddox colony trading for food with the other two in exchange for the cool gadgets they make.

the maddox aren't super technologically advanced, but they're pretty smart and use what they have to great effect.

on that note, kitty mobility aids do exist in this universe. north is going to have a leg brace eventually, made for them by maddox cats.

#multi makes text posts #unnamed kitty cat wip #worldbuilding #this is a very rough rundown #and there's a lot more i need to develop #but yeah :) kitties #also there are definitely influences from/similarities warrior cats here. i can't exactly avoid that #at least not easily #but blease this is not warrior cats #and i am trying to avoid some of the more harmful tropes warriors falls into (like uhhh the xenophobia everywhere-)

[owlish-owlhouse]

Can I please get more yandere Vitimir headcanons

Vitimir is not a sadistic or mean man despite what people think. You know the rumors and understand his stature and how he almost never speaks doesn't help his image with people and how he intimidates them but you've always been cordial to him. His potion breath and looks never bothering you. You always sent him little smiles and tried to engage with him even if you didn't always understand him. He's been smitten with you since the first day he met you.

Your friendship started slow but blossomed quickly. Despite never speaking Vitimir was always good company using body language to ask you questions about yourself or your work. He was always content making tea or coffee or fetching juice in the mornings afternoons or evenings. Listening to you rant and rave about your day or the dreams you'd had. He always makes time for you and he always makes you feel special. You enjoyed bringing snacks to share with him and as you got closer it felt like you'd know each other forever despite only just meeting.

His pupils get huge around you you've noticed. You aren't sure how to explain it but it's similar to a cat getting excited/happy. You've lightly teased him about it but you like how big his eyes get, it proves to you he's in a good mood, that you make his mood better. Whenever you kiss his nose, or give him a nuzzle, or hug his arm his pupils get wide and it makes you feel happy to know he thinks of you so highly.

He loves getting you gifts to show his appreciation and love for you. He'll never say it out loud because he doesn't often speak but it's how he shows he cares. His love language has always been touch and gifts. Sometimes the gifts are a bit strange as he's awkward but he pays attention when you speak and always tries to get you things he knows you'll like and use. He's a busy man and is often running around the castle but whenever he can, he makes time for you because he needs you to know how loved you are by him. Even if he's never said it you know it's true. He never wants you to feel neglected and will push all work away if he can get away with it to spend more time with you. Something that makes your heart feel like it's going to burst out of your chest.

He makes potions that make your life easier. A little energy here, a little help sleeping there. Vitimir always knows what you need and nothing is too expensive. He's made you elixirs and potions you've only heard of in books. He likes when you sit in his lab, when you watch him work. He prefers you don't help as the ingredients can be toxic and he never wants to see you get hurt but if it's safe he'll show you what he does with his time. Taking great care to show you his life's work and how much it means to him. He always sneaks nuzzles in and nestles behind you as his hands guide yours to show you how much to pour, what to cut, and how to juice. You are a natural he praises through soft touches and affirming nuzzles.

Once you become close enough you help maintain his bandages. He has very severe trust issues but he's always trusted you, he loves you. Vitimir has severe burns from potion making and various experiments. His hands are scarred similar to his mouth and as you bandage him he's careful to keep the toxic parts of himself away from you. You're not afraid but he worries so you take care to watch him do it then copy exactly. Once you're done you give him soft kisses on his knuckles to show your devotion and love which always makes him melt. His claws are always so gentle when they touch you, never leaving a mark as he strokes your cheek or rubs your arm. You feel so safe around him despite the obvious danger he could put you in.

The potion master loves when you wear his cape, his shawl, or his hat which have become a daily habit of yours. They smell like the herbs in his office and it brings you comfort to wear something of his. They're all really big on you and it's silly but Vit thinks they look cute on you and your laughter and smile make him get butterflies and those wide blown eyes. He thinks it's adorable how these items give you comfort and he's more than willing to lend them. You tried to wear his scarf once but he decided to get you your own instead as his could be dangerous from his potion breath. You love the silk yellow scarf he gifted you only trading it out for the yarn one when the colder months come in. You like matching your husband and the scarf is a sign of your love.

You're not sure when you fell in love but you know it feels like forever. Being around him is as natural as breathing or blinking. Vitimir adores you, he would do anything for you and you him. Maybe you spend less time with your friends and family and maybe you no longer work in the position you loved but you still have your hobbies, you still have Vitimir. And that's all you need. Each other.

...

These headcannons are from Readers perspective. If you can't tell they are under the effects of several love potions/memory elixirs which cloud their judgement and perception of the situation. Vitimir loves you dearly and would never hurt you or try and change your personality but he'll never let you go and he's quite the possessive type. He'll take care of you, you don't need to worry about anything ever again except being by his side and loving him.

#yandere vitimir #the owlhouse vitimir #toh vitimir #vitimir x reader #vitimir #yandere vitimir x reader #owlhouse yandere vitimir x reader #owlhouse vitimir x reader #yandere covenheads #covenheads x reader #yandere owlhouse #yandere owlhouse x reader #tw: drugs #tw: love potions #reader is being fed love potiojs unknowingly #vitimir vitimir sir please theyd probably like you: you should ask and not resort to these methods

[blubushie]

Howdy again, Blu! A question that was sort of buzzing (a little too literally) around while outside yesterday. How are you with bugs? Not like finding a spider in your home or finding a tick on you. But like flies, gnats, mosquitoes when they're buzzing around your head. Out here in the woods they're easy enough to bat away, but they always come back. I envy animals with ears that can flick, could use my own pair. But do they get in the way when trying to aim your rifle? Are they bad in Australia like that? (I've never been, would love to go someday) Do you use any sort of repellent? - @anonymoussniper

Mozzies are really fucking annoying and are the only flying bugs I can't stand, which sucks because there's a ton of them. I'm not scared or anything by any bugs (never have been), it's just an annoyance.

Bugs (especially flies) are so prevalent here that we have a slang term for swatting away flies with your hand--the Aussie salute. We also have specific names for flies: dunny budgie and blowie are blowflies.

They never get in the way when I'm aiming since luckily smoke makes them fuck off and if they're really bad I'll light up a dart to make them keep their distance from my face at least. Even then it's not that bad and you get used to the feeling of flies landing on your face after a few minutes.

The only repellent I use is permethrin. I hate chemicals but it's necessary in the bush. I spray my clothes with it every six weeks and it kills ticks/fleas/mozzies on contact. Misty gets sprayed just as often to keep her from tracking ticks into Matilda and additionally she also gets Nexguard edibles which kill any flea/tick/mozzie what bites her. Additionally I spray my own body down (neck, any exposed parts of my chest, arms, legs if I'm wearing shorts) before I leave to go into the bush. DO NOT USE THIS SHIT IF YOU HAVE CATS, IT'S HIGHLY TOXIC TO CATS AND WILL KILL THEM. ALSO DO NOT USE IT IF YOUR DOG IS A COLLIE. THEY HAVE A GENE THAT BLOCKS THEIR BODY FROM SAFELY PROCESSING THE PERMETHRIN AND WILL HAVE FATAL SEIZURES.

I thankfully only have to do this whole process at certain times of the year when ticks/mozzies are really bad.

#blu whos #bushman

[joelsgreys]

currently in a relationship that my 14 year old sister said was toxic (putting that in cause a 14 year old can see toxicity meanwhile my 23 year old ass is blind as a mf clicker)

we have good days we have bad days but on the bad days they're...bad... sometimes i'm happy sometimes i'm not i don't feel the same towards my partner like i did when we first got together. before we got together i was determined to get together with this person and everyone around me kept saying to leave them alone you are too good of a woman for them. tbh i should have listened. when we argue they never apologize they just pretend it even happened. EVEN THOUGH my dumbass does EVERYTHING for them and i never get a "hey thanks for paying for the car i drive cause i can't get my shit together" or "hey thanks for paying all the bills so i can have power and internet". it's gotten so bad that my depression and anxiety has basically came back but worse. and this may sound silly but my one escape is reading on tumblr (especially your writing cause my dear you have one heck of a creative mind absolutely love.)

all the people around me even my own mother is telling me to pack my shit and leave but 1- they pay my rent 2- they babysit my cats while i'm at work monday-friday i know the reasons sound stupid but those are the 2 things holding me back.

sorry to just unload all this for you tbh i think i need professional help but i'm poor and from the bottom of my heart if you see this i ever oh so greatly appreciate you 🖤

-🦋

hi lovely. well first thing is first, I am definitely not a professional (least not yet) but I will do my very best to give you some sound advice. however I’d highly recommend seeking out a professional if it’s possible, it is honestly one of the best things someone can do for themselves if they are able to, I know it took me a while to seek out help but when I did, it made a world of a difference 💗

you’re in a rough spot and I’m so sorry for that. the things that are holding you back aren’t silly, they’re real life issues that are preventing you from leaving and people should know by now that “just leaving” isn’t always possible unfortunately. so even though people say “oh just leave” it’s not always that simple, especially not when finances are involved. however you are in a very toxic environment with a toxic person it sounds like. it seems like you are pretty self aware, you say you are blind but from what you said you seem to know you deserve better and that’s a step in the right direction imo.

if you haven’t already, start taking a look at your options. turning to family and to friends who could help, maybe start making a solid plan to get out? I obviously don’t know enough details to give you specifics on a plan but all I know is that you do deserve better, and I know you’ll feel so much better once you’re out of the environment that you’re in. in the meantime, as hard as it is, take care of yourself. don’t neglect self care. do things that bring you joy, even if it’s just a little bit. It’s hard when you have someone bringing you down, but at the end of the day no one has your back like you do, and you have to take care of yourself as best as you can even when you’ve got someone like that around.

hopefully something i said is helpful 🥺 sending you lots of hugs your way 💗

#vee answers mail 💌 #🦋 anon #tw toxic relationship

[bonefall]

is capsaicin a no-go for clan cat diets (esp clans that cook) or should their stomachs be strong enough to tolerate small amounts of it? it's hard to find sources on just HOW toxic it is

Yeah, it's a no-go. I've done a lot of checking into what cats can taste and what they can't, and the most reliable sources I've boiled down answer that it's unlikely because they have no need for it, or we can't really know for sure. It's not like we can just go and ask the cat, and it would be unethical to try to come up with methods to see if they could recognize a flavor.

(For BB I rule they can actually taste it that tiny bit, because I like to write about food anyway so I write as if their 400 taste buds are working overtime lmao. Plus, Clan cats have Sweetness Tolerance bouncing around the population, especially concentrated in ThunderClan.)

But we DO know that they can feel it, so they probably get none of the good taste and ALL of the stinging, burning pain. I'd avoid it completely unless you want to play around with your Clan experiencing it as a quirk of Sweetness Tolerance.

It's not a POISON, per say, just very likely to cause an upset stomach in a real cat. Not toxic, just irritating and painful.

(unless you're defining an onion or garlic as "spicy" in which case HALT. ALL alliums are DEADLY TOXIC to cats. No garlic! No onions! No cloves! No shallots! NONE!)

To give BB!Cats something with a kick I use Common Juniper, also called Poor Man's Pepper. I rule that because they're extra sensitive to the sensation it's about as spicy as a chili pepper. It's really popular in ShadowClan dishes. In general they're a big fan of strange flavors-- they also use pellitory and also aren't nearly as repelled by vinegar.

Same way ThunderClan has Sweetness Tolerance highly concentrated in its Clan so it has a history of using honey and jam, ShadowClan's got a thing for fermentation and has a culture that acclimates them to bitter flavors.

#better bones au #clan culture #capsaicin #spicy foods

[elmaxlys]

1, 2, 4, and 37 for whichever ship you want!

1- List 3 shipping tropes you love

obsession. good lord, that shit gets me almost every time. Like, they have history and idk maybe they're rivals, maybe they’re nemeses, maybe they're exes, and one of them is just. obsessed with the other and the other either doesn't care or straight up like 'yikes' or when it’s fucking mutual goodness, this shit is so good?? Some examples in my ships: Juoka (Juo obsessed with Rika), EDEN (ADAM obsessed with Langa), Utaren (everything Uta has going on), Ushioi (kinda mutual tbh), Adakiri (Kiriko obsessed with Ainosuke), Hannigram (❤), Rinharu (esp in s1), Double Shinya (❤), Dai/Jaehee (❤)

“I’m the only one who can kill/harm you” like the possessiveness over an adversary or rival etc?? being all defensive over someone they regularly and actively try to harm *chef kiss* I don’t have a specific example here but this makes me vibrate with excitement and shipper feeling every time.

devoted person in a one-sided love :3 i like pain. Maybe a subgenre of the obsession one but the devotion is gentle i guess, unlike the obsession that is really fucking toxic xD absolutely delicious, give me the all the pining. no “and they actually end up together at the end”, just “content to remain by their beloved’s side” and “happy their beloved is happy, even without them” smooch smooch

2- List 3 shipping tropes you don't love

jealousy jfc this is the biggest turn off for me “why were you with-” SHUT UP THEY HAVE A LIFE “i don’t like that you’re friends with [person of the gender you’re attracted to]” OH WE’RE DOING THIS?? DO YOU CHEAT WITH EVERYONE YOU ARE POTENTIALLY ATTRACTED TO? GET OUT “do you like me or them better” THEM. JUST BECAUSE YOU ASKED, FUCKFACE. Flips the anger switch in me like nothing else. congrats for that. Not even my beloved Yunise get a pass for that lmao I fucking hate that aspect of the ship. No, it’s not the same as the obsession one I said earlier as my favorite.

soulmates omg on top of being highly arophobic, it annoys me to no end, i see it a lot in omegaverse with “destined/fated mates” and whatnot. i see that word (or the in-universe word for that), i close the tab. this is a shortcut to avoid actually developing the growth of a relationship and i hate it. the appeal of reading/watching romance to me is mostly the before relationship so yeah that sure doesn’t help lol.  When does it get a pass: when the character believe they’re “meant to be” bc of above obsession but in universe they’re really not meant to be (like. juoka. juo always pushing the “fate” talk when really it’s all his doing, stalking rika and whatnot lmao)

“labrador” types, especially when there’s a love triangle with a “cat type” person and also especially when the “labrador” has a ~dark~ side/actual shit personality that they hide from their Love Interest. I hate hypocrites lol  (this is actually a subgenre of the introvert x extrovert trope that i also highly dislike when it’s the only bit of their personality traits that is pushed forward when ‘advertising’ the ship lol no one can write introverts correctly anyway.)

4- One physical aspect of a ship that always get you

Fights, Jesus Christ, fights. If they haven't tried to tear the other apart or severely injured each other on purpose, then what's the point 😌 (depending on the tone of canon, the intensity of the fight can go from the Rinharu s1ep12 fight to, like, whatever Utaren has going on)

37- Describe one reunion after time apart

Wordless. They look at each other. They’ve missed each other for so long that the feeling is almost a part of them now. One of them slowly starts smirking. And at that sight everything goes aflame, everything bursts. They find themselves in each other’s arms. They cling to each other, they breathe each other, they can’t let go. There’s no need for word, they know. Their old scars wake up. It feels right. Finally. Finally.

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the ask game if anyone else wanna send me something :D

#they deserve a soft epilogue my love they might not be good people but they've suffered enough oh god they have #tmtc #thank you <3 #aaah it took a while to write but i loved it hehe thank you so much for asking!!

[poophissuperior]

5 Ways to Eliminate Pet Odor in Your Home

If you have a pet, you know that they're family. Our precious dogs and cats bring us so much happiness, but they can also carry some not-so-pleasant smells. Managing obnoxious scents is a must for any pet owner. Check out some handy tips and tricks to fight off stinky pet odors. 

1)     Get POOPH POOPH now stands as the leading pet odor eliminator on the market. The convenient product was specifically engineered to tackle stench at its source, ensuring immediate and long-lasting freshness. POOPH is unique because it’s non-toxic, filled with minerals, and effectively purifies its surrounding area. It even works on stains, including unsightly blotches on the carpet and sofa. Best of all, Pooph is safe for you, your beloved pets and the planet. There’s even a compact 2oz travel size bottle for those on the go. From wet dog to kitty litter, unpleasant smells will be gone in no time with POOPH.

2)     Vacuum Up Hair Your mother is right. Vacuuming is an effective way to keep your floors clean and improve the overall air quality in your home. It helps to eliminate pet dander, dirt, and hair from carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces. For the best results, make sure to go over each area multiple times and from different angles. Remember to clean and replace your filters regularly to maintain the vacuum's performance quality. Thanks Mom!

3)     Clean Bowls, Toys, Leashes and Collars We often overlook the cleaning of our pets' toys, food bowls, collars, and even leashes in our regular routine. Every one of these items can easily hold on to nasty aromas, as well as potentially dangerous bacteria. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to wash some things, like dishes. Of course, some of their favorite pillows and toys often rely on a mix of white vinegar and baking soda.4)     Bathe Your Pets Regularly

Getting a bath is not something dogs and cats enjoy, whether it’s at the groomer or at home. But it helps to get rid of dirt and dander that can hide in their fur. Dog owners should wash and dry their four-legged children ruff-ly once a month. While cats are known for their self-grooming habits, it's still necessary to give them baths every 5 weeks or so. Their self-pampering may not remove all the filth muck that accumulates in their fur. 

5)     Clean Your Pet's Bed Pet beds tend to accumulate dirt, saliva, hair, and even urine. If the bed has a removable cover, simply take it off and toss it in the washing machine for a thorough cleanse. Baking soda is a highly effective neutralizer. Sprinkle it on your pet's bed or couch cushions, allowing it to sit for a few minutes before vacuuming it up. The baking soda will absorb the odors, leaving your pet's bed smelling fresh and clean.

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FAQ Can Cats eat Blueberries? What is the truth and Why?

 FAQ Can Cats Eat Blueberries? - Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their natural diet consists mostly of meat. While fruits like blueberries are not part of their natural diet, they can be given to cats in moderation as an occasional treat. Here's a breakdown of your questions:

Can Cats Eat Blueberries?

Blueberries are not poisonous to cats and can be safe for kittens in moderation. However, kittens have special dietary needs during their growth phase, and their primary source of nourishment should be high-quality kitten food.

Can Cats Eat Blueberry Yogurt?

Cats can take a tiny amount of plain, unsweetened yogurt on occasion as a treat. However, because many cats are lactose intolerant, it is critical to keep an eye out for any signs of stomach trouble.

Can Cats Eat Frozen Blueberries?

Frozen blueberries can be given to cats as a treat. Some cats may prefer the cool sensation, especially in warmer weather. Thawed or partially thawed blueberries are safer than frozen ones.

Can Cats Consume Dried Blueberries?

Dried blueberries are heavy in sugar and may lack the moisture and minerals present in fresh blueberries. They are not poisonous to cats, but should be given in very little amounts and only on rare occasions.

Can Cats Eat Wild Blueberries?

"FAQ Can Cats Eat Blueberries?" In terms of safety, wild blueberries are similar to farmed blueberries. Fresh, fully washed wild blueberries can be offered as a treat.

Can Cats Eat Blueberry Muffins?

Blueberry muffins are not suitable for cats. They frequently contain substances like sugar, butter, and flour that are not natural to a cat's diet and can be detrimental.

Can Cats Eat Fresh Blueberries?

Fresh, washed blueberries can be given to cats on occasion as a treat. They are low in calories and high in antioxidants and fiber. Remove any stems and thoroughly clean the berries.

Can Cats Consume Blueberry Greek Yogurt?

Plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt in small amounts can be served as a treat. However, most commercial yogurts contain sugars and ingredients that are toxic to cats.

Can Cats Eat Blueberry Pancakes?

Answer to the question "FAQ Can Cats Eat Blueberries?" Pancakes contain elements such as wheat, milk, and sugar, which are not found in a cat's natural diet. They are not suggested for cats.

Can Cats Eat Blueberry Pop Tarts?

Pop Tarts are highly processed and include components that are not suitable for cats. They should not be given to cats.

Can Cats Eat Blueberry Oatmeal?

Plain, cooked oatmeal with no added sweeteners or tastes may be acceptable for cats in very modest doses. However, oatmeal is not a natural element of a cat's diet and should not be substituted for their regular food.

Can Cats Eat Blueberry Waffles?

Waffles, like other baked items, frequently contain elements that are not suitable for cats, such as flour, sugar, and butter. They are not advised.

Can Cats Eat Blueberries and Raspberries?

Knowledge for the "FAQ" "Can Cats Eat Blueberries?" As an occasional treat, little amounts of fresh, well cleaned blueberries and raspberries can be given. Both fruits are safe for cats, but should not be a large component of their diet.

While tiny amounts of certain fruits, such as blueberries, can be safe, they should never replace a cat's balanced and nutritionally complete cat food. If you're thinking about adding new items to your cat's diet, check with your veterinarian first to be sure they're appropriate for your cat's unique needs and health state.

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