#we're not animals and we don't OWE you content

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* 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐌 ( 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐕 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒. )

feel free to change pronouns / wording!

" it started with a simple choice, escape or die. "

" he almost killed you last time, didn't he? "

" what about me? you gotta take me with you. "

" i really didn't have a choice. "

" you haven't escaped anything unless you go on to something. "

" the first thing i noticed was the smell. "

" just like day follows night, every man succumbs to his nature. "

" you're lucky i was here. "

" maybe you're my guardian angel. "

" you can stand to eat a meal if you must, you can stand to make love if you're able, but it's impossible to stand and drink, it's the act of a barbarian, an animal at the watering hole. "

" you talk too much. "

" i walked here barefoot 'cause a guy came in my shoes. "

" people will be fascinated with your story. "

" it takes a prick to know one. "

" this is the place they were thinking about when they invented the word 'the pits'. "

" i like that you haven't asked what this is for. "

" you don't think people can change? "

" you're a good listener, it's dangerous - because it's so hard to resist being listened to. "

" what i want is to be master of my own destiny. "

" i'm sorry to have kept you so late. "

" were you gonna say goodbye? "

" there's no redemption for the likes of you. "

" he was looking pretty dead to me. "

" nothing you do will change the fact that they are gone. "

" i knew once you got my message, you'd come running. "

" i wonder what you're so guilty about that playing the hero was this important. "

" i can't go to the authorities, it's not an option for me. "

" i am a man of peace, so please do not be hurting me. "

" they almost killed me. "

" maybe i wanna feel good. "

" we're being betrayed. "

" i don't know why people can't be nicer. "

" it's always love that sends us down the rabbit hole. "

" what happened to your face? "

" i do not have friends, times like this are exactly why. "

" i think you should stop interfering with my business. "

" we have no relationship, i owe you nothing. "

" only a fool plays a game without knowing the rules first, or the other players. "

" you shouldn't be calling me. "

" ambitious men are never content. "

" it's not your fault you're weak. "

" you really need me to keep quiet, eh? "

" everything has its use by date, and everyone. "

" you can be such a child sometimes. "

" you can't spend the rest of your life refusing to care for anyone in case they leave. "

" my life isn't any man's to give or take. "

" we can compel men not to be bad but we cannot compel them to do good. "

" you have a fairly scary reputation. "

" this place means a great deal to me. "

" i can't treat it if i can't see it. "

" i didn't want to wake you. "

" will you come with me to my place? i don't wanna be there on my own. "

" there is no shame in being afraid. "

" you're a long way from home to be making threats. "

" for a man who doesn't want trouble you keep interesting company. "

" i am a businesswoman, this is the price. "

" what, so that's it? try to kill a guy and then eat ice cream? "

" what you want matters little. "

" he saw me alone and he tried to take his chance. "

" you're a hard man to find. "

" do my eyes deceive? is this a ghost? "

" what is this, are you jealous? "

" i liked it when you defended me tonight. "

" i'm beginning to think it's because you're scared. "

" you haven't said a word since we left. "

" please do not ruin my happy thoughts, your face is very... children will cry if they look at this face. "

" you don't have to suffer anything if you're strong enough to deny it. "

" i missed you. "

" it's such an arrogance to love someone and to expect it in return. "

" i never wanna be dependent on anyone else again. "

" perhaps a simple, earthy, no-strings fuck would do you a world of good. "

" just 'cause i left, it doesn't mean i don't still love you. "

" sounds like a date. "

" i'd prefer to get there alive. "

" have they hurt you? "

" where would the fun be if we all did as we are told? "

" i'm leaving you alone like this. "

" you're my friend, even if you don't want any. "

" don't forget who works for who. "

" you don't need to justify yourself to me. "

" you can hate me and still not let the tea go to waste. "

" i'm the one who will get the job of killing you. "

" loyalty comes out of love, or fear, or debt. "

" i never said i was a good person. "

" you can't blame yourself for that. "

" i am too happy you are alive. "

" you are a good man and you think too much. "

" the only thing stronger than love is the hate left behind when it's gone. "

" if you want me to beg, you will wait a long time. "

" the world has no place for me. "

" i don't think you've ever loved anyone in your life. "

" a warrior has to follow orders, even when they don't like them. "

" just 'cause i don't want you here doesn't mean i've forgotten my manners. "

" have dinner with me, just like two normal people. "

" i keep them to remember what a terrible human being i am. "

" you can love someone and do terrible things to them, all at the same time. "

" it's good to be nervous, it means it matters. "

" i think you shot me, you bastard. "

" you're fucking dying, and i'm the only thing that's gonna stop it, okay? "

" i made sure i wasn't followed. "

" i never stabbed anyone in my life, i'm not gonna start now. "

" good way to get yourself killed. "

" is this your blood? "

" how does it feel? knowing you're gonna fucking die and there's nothing you can do about it. "

" i never wanna see you again. "

" if you lie, then a crow will bite you. "

" you are the cause of my problems. "

" we need to keep you out of sight. "

" i almost had it, and then you made me forget. "

" i hate doing nothing. "

" the whole point of you staying is so that you can stay out of harm's way. "

" you're gonna bleed out, you need to stay still. "

" i have never seen so much money before in my whole life, forget all in one bag. "

" stop! they're gonna hear you! "

" you've lost the right to ever say my fucking name. "

" i've had enough of this shit, do you hear me?! "

" short version: it all went to shit. "

" a coward isn't capable of exhibiting love. "

" you'll never need to catch me as much as i need to be free. "

" every time we cage a man, we close him in with hate. "

#( sentence. ) #sentence starters #sentence meme #rp starters #rp meme #shantaram #tv series #drama #thriller #crime #tumblr kept removing my bold quotation marks so i gave up

[characteroulette]

A study on prosecutors -- (previous) (next)

Nahyuta Sahdmadhi. Hoo boy.

You want a hard sell? THIS guy is a hard sell. A pretty boy who continuously forces his own views onto us for a pretty unfunny bit. Someone whom we don't even really see the true face of until the very end of the game. And yet I found myself liking him anyway.

Again, sorry if I get any of the events of Spirit of Justice wrong here. I played it through once and am waiting to do so again, so some of the details are less clear to me than the other games in this series.

That being said, I do remember we get a pretty standard buildup to Nahyuta's presence. Ema mentions him being actually reasonable, that she's gonna do her best to try and talk him out of the worst for Trucy. (Also Trucy is on trial here. This is definitely not gonna haunt Nahyuta later for spoiler reasons.) Apollo has an odd hitch, too, but he's back to refusing to say anything about himself so we're left to wonder until the end of that first investigation day.

...is what I WOULD say, if there wasn't a one-time opening cutscene introducing Nahyuta to us in a really confusing way. See, Spirit of Justice is unlike any other Ace Attorney game because it has a special cutscene it plays when you boot up the game for the first time. This cutscene is kept in the extras content, so you can view it later, but it literally only naturally plays when you boot the game for the first time. Wild decision. In this cutscene we get a nice little view on where Phoenix and his lawyer kids are now, including a mention of Maya being off in some other country. She calls Phoenix up and then the restaurant she's in gets attacked and who else saves her but one Nahyuta Sahdmadhi?

This cutscene is bonkers for several reasons. For one, I was thrown off completely when the first case begins proper and Phoenix is so chill. Like, didn't we just see you rush off because Maya was in danger? Is that no longer an issue?? For two, I legit thought there would be some building romance between Maya and Nahyuta because of that cutscene. He saves her and her expression is pretty anime language of being hit by the shoujo sparkles is all I'm saying. But nope! I was wrong on all accounts!! This is probably from some of the early promo material for the game, if I had to guess. I don't know why it's here or implemented into the game as it is, it's very confusing tonal whiplash for everything that follows.

But anyway. Back to the actual narrative of the game. The first proper look we get of Nahyuta is him sitting beneath a tree and surrounded by animals like a real Disney princess as Ema approaches to talk to him about the situation. He seems to recognise Apollo's name, just as Apollo recognises him. He also calls a butterfly a restless wandering spirit which is a good setup to his whole thing, at least, but it did make me think he had more to do with butterflies than he really did. Just like another well-known Ace Attorney villain. (I was wrong but uh maybe be careful there what sort of image you want to build with symbols all ready in play.) (Unrelated side note, shoutout to Apollo sticking his hand into a dude's back pocket in this case. Apollo the only attorney who gets to grab ass and he's arguably the least interested in it, I love it what an insane detail to just throw in there.)

Then the trial begins and what a disaster that is.

Nahyuta's running gag, as we learn, is assigning us increasingly ridiculous levels of hell. He also throws around his prayer beads to restrict our big gestures, but I take less umbridge with that one. His soft-spoken, calm and collected front is interesting, but he falls apart pretty quickly as the trial goes on. I'd say he falls apart as fast as Franziska does, and this owing to Spirit of Justice's strange structure of one day trials only. We have to get his intro in and his breakdown as we prove him wrong all in a single trial day. A tall feat, but not one wholly unfamiliar to this series.

I appreciate though that he does seem to genuinely hold a deep respect for Ema and what she does, going so far as to even request she accompany him back to his home. That's really sweet, a small insight into his less cold nature.

Unfortunately, I can't say much for any intrigue they wanted to build between Nahyuta and Apollo, as they have Apollo act in his pretty standard way during this trial. They could have built up more to the strange connection Apollo and Nahyuta share instead of just dropping it on us at the end of the trial! But I have issues with the implementation of every idea in this trial in general so I can't really hold that against Nahyuta in particular. He certainly does his job of making us want to defeat him right out the gate! They did that real well, so points there.

Ah, right. That ending of the trial scene. We win the case and Trucy's innocence, and then Nahyuta comes to spirit Ema away. Apollo's language towards him, specifically his "you've really changed", was a bad choice. I'll say it. It calls to mind the same way Phoenix and Edgeworth reacted to one another all the way back in the first Ace Attorney game, which is *most definitely* **NOT** the vibe they wanted to go for. Because it had me (and my sister) both asking ourselves, wait. Is this guy Apollo's ex-boyfriend or something?? Like, I get they wanted to show that he and Apollo have some kind of history together. And it's even a fun little nod towards what happened with Phoenix! But these are the absolutely wrong vibes to set up hi yes I hate this. To be fair, this could just be me reading too far into things. I am, after all, too invested in these silly little lawyer games. But I stand by my literary analysis brain getting thrown for a loop because hey why did you use the Narumitsu language for Apollo and Nahyuta brothers?? It's weird, please tell me it's very weird.

Either way, we head on into case 3 and start really rolling into Nahyuta's long week of no sleep.

First off, it's great to see Maya again, even if we have to defend her once more. Nahyuta being her prosecutor makes sense, since he's our main one of the game, and it only furthers our dislike of him for threatening to convict yet another of our best girls. First Trucy, now Maya?? They really did a good job on the front of making us want to defeat him right out the gate. And they have the gall to allow him to basically win on that first day, too! If not for Maya being accused of a second murder, she would have been sent to jail after that first trial day. We lost. Nahyuta beat us into a corner we couldn't fight our way out of. Strike three, you're out.

But we do manage to defeat him the second time around. We prove Maya's innocence on both accounts and it's not even satisfying to rub it into his face. Granted, the end of THIS trial is uh. Distracted, what with Dhurke showing up out of the blue, but you get what I mean. We don't really get a moment of relief, a moment to consider hey what the hell is up with this guy?

He doesn't really get a chance to relax, either, as he heads straight back across the sea in order to start case 4.

Now, however, we get to the good stuff. Nahyuta is dead tired by this point, he hasn't slept in like two days, and it's immediately apparent. He's so goofy in this trial! He's goofy and cranky and he pushes Athena into a near panic attack (boo on him, what a bastard move) and he's actually starting to be kinda a fun opponent. At least, I thought so. He's still his mostly calm and collected self, but his being so refreshingly goofy adds a great layer to his character, even if it's borne from how exhausted he has to be.

This case isn't really about him, though. It's about Athena and Blackquill being fun siblings. That they made him a mostly fun addition though is great, it went a long way towards endearing me to this otherwise infuriating priest.

When we roll into the final case, another shocker: Nahyuta isn't our opponent for the first trial. It's Phoenix. Nahyuta doesn't even appear until we have to book it back to Khura'in, and that's when his character really starts breaking through.

I will never forget this moment he and Apollo have against one another where Apollo accuses him of lying, knows he's hiding something, and Nahyuta throws all of his anxiety on at full force. This guy just weaponises his anxiety against us to shut down this line of questioning! Iconic, really. His avoidance of telling the truth is both really sad and really good.

He's not even our opponent in this last trial, either. It's Ga'ran. Nahyuta gets to act her supporter for a bit until she tells him to confess for all the crimes she's committed. The wide swing his role has taken works really well, I think, because even if I wasn't 100% sold on him yet, I didn't want him to continue suffering, either. His relationship with both Apollo and Dhurke ended up so complicated and got me invested, damn it! I couldn't just let Ga'ran get away with taking his chance to reconnect with his brother away from him!

(Spirit of Justice's finale is excellent, I cannot stress this enough. It has so much going for it and Apollo is squarely at its core and I really love it a lot.)

Once we convince Nahyuta to fight back, once we reveal the whole truth, seeing him stand up is excellent. The way he throws his glove off to reveal his dragon brand, his dragon heart, it's so good. I was finally sold on him right here as he made the same declaration as the rest of the dragons. His reveal as Rayfa's older brother certainly sweetened the deal, though the two have a long ways to go before they reach a comfortable understanding with one another.

Anyway Nahyuta took a while to get to me but gosh darn it he sure did. I hope you can understand my perspective on what made him such a hard sell at first.

#Momo writes stuff #Ace Attorney #Nahyuta Sahdmadhi #Spoilers #soj spoilers #Character analysis be like #Hey SoJ is so confused at the start #Went a bit less essay this time and more freeform rambles #Essay time for Momo #I like Nahyuta but woof #There is so much surrounding him that's hard to ignore

[themorrtuary]

Welcome to The Mortuary

Adding this because it's become more important as we've used this blog more. If we don't like you, we're gonna block you. Doesn't matter if you don't think you did anything or haven't even interacted with you. If we don't like your vibe or something, you're getting blocked. Deal with it, we don't owe you interaction, much less friendship.

ED ACCOUNTS AND SH ACCOUNTS DNI. IM SICK OF SAYING IT.

We are a medically recognized DID system of ~200 members (recognized by therapist and psychologist yippee!)

Currently, we have no set host, but people will identify themselves post by post.

Our collective names are Richie or Michael and our pronouns are He/They/Xe (Unless stated otherwise on specific posts, refer to us by those. No exceptions. Not even if you think we're close because I guarentee we are not.) We are bodily white and ethnically and religiously Jewish, and we are currently dating our wonderful partner, the BlueStarSystem

Main fronter names and info!!!

- Robbie // 🪲 // He/Him // TH and Symptom Holder

- Max // 💣 // They/He // Symptom holder/Protector

- Azazel // {txt} // None // Prosecutor/TH

- Barnaby // 🧦 // He/They // Caretaker, Gatekeeper

- Leland // ♟️ // He/Him // Protector and Symptom Holder // @leland-needful <- Leland's Blog

- Opal // 🤍 // They/She // TH

- Frank // 🦋 // They/Them // Symptom holder

- Orpheus // 🪽 // They/He/Xe/Sin // Prosecutor

We are going to make DID related content (experiences, memes, that stuff) on a hopefully regular basis.

We're here to share our opinions and our experiences through time, not just about system problems but about our interests too.

Our main interests at the moment include: South Park, Entomology (insects), Welcome Home, Mycology (Fungus), Spiderman, Archeology, Stardew Valley, Osteology (Bones), Animal Crossing, Music theory, FNAF, Metal Family, Malevolent, and The Magnus Archives!

(I know that's a lot for saying our main interests but we really do like a lot of things and we would love to share them with all those that would like to listen and share in our joy of them!!)

DNI:

• Endos/Non-traumagenic systems

• Pro/Comshippers

• people that slander PDs. Specifically, cluster B, we ourselves have ASPD and BPD, so we will not tolerate that shit.

• Zoophiles

• Loli/Shotacon

• MAPS/Pedos

• If you're gonna fetishize our fictives, they're all fairly open about their sources and sometimes will include them in sign-offs or Source-based posts.

• NSFW/kink accounts

•SH/pro-ana/ eating disorder accounts (literally go fuck yourself, the shit we had to go through that almost killed us isn't an aesthetic or a fucking good thing.)

(Surely there is more to be added, but we will worry about that later)

~{Azazel}

#rambling again #intro post #did system #did osdd #system intro #starter blog #starting off strong! #gonna have tons of fun with this! #probably gonna include band updates too #feel free to message us! #dni is final and not arguable #did #actually plural #dissociative system #osddid #actually dissociative #plurality #actually did #autism #dissociative identity disorder #why is that the last tag to pop up when typing it in :/// #redid this because it was annoying me. #enjoy or wtver

[frownatic]

My take on some of the arguments on the current HB discourse:

1: "We fund the show through merch/donations were owed transparency"

I found this gem of an opinion after someone said people shouldn't act like this towards a free show.

The answer to this one is sweet and short: No

When buying merch you're entitled to the item you're buying, nothing more nothing less. When given donation you're entitled to a vague knowledge to what it will be used for (in this case to fund production), but unless explicitly stated otherwise you're not entitled to a complete rundown of production and/or any hurdles they may face.

Now if they weren't fulfilling their patreon tiers you might have a point, but as far as I know no patreons have come forward claiming it to be a scam.

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2: "Since Ep 8 isn't character/plot heavy it's worthless/it wasn't worth the hype"

This is an incredibly odd claim since episode 8 isn't out yet, but I digress

Helluva boss isn't a plot heavy show it's very episodic, if you don't like shows like that that's fine, but it doesn't make the show less than.

I'm actually still super hyped since they said they focused on the animation in ep 8 and that's my personal favourite part of the show. It feels very insulting to the entire team when you claim their work is worthless for not catering to your desire.

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3: "We're allowed to be upset and voice our disappointment"

This one is especially fun regarding the hypocrisy in combination with the next point

Yes you are! Crazy I know.

But you aren't allowed to insult/harass/threaten Vivzie and her crew. I'm amazed I have to state this, but you can feel bad without being an ass.

If the only way you can express a negative emotion is by hurting others you might need therapy.

Again if you're upset/disappointed and are cordial or just normal about it, I have no problem with you, you're entitled to your emotions.

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4: "Vivzie is toxic/guilt tripping for being upset"

I'm gonna try to keep it short, but know I'm passionate about this subject in particular

Breaking News: Content creators are just human.

I find it insane that after getting insulted and harassed voicing your grievance is seen as manipulation. Humans are impulsive and emotional and if Viv had any malicious intentions she wouldn't have deleted the tweet.

She's allowed to feel bad, she's allowed to vent, and I don't understand how the people who claim they're just sharing their emotions/reactions are shaming Viv for doing the same.

#Yes I've seen all of these takes #no joke I saw someone say ppl were toxic for saying you shouldn't harass people #what is even going on #the entitlement in the fandom is unbelievable #if you disagree please block me lol #helluva boss #hazbin hotel #hellaverse #twitter #vivzieverse #vivziepop #vivienne medrano #helluva #hazbin

[tobiasdrake]

B&E in a necromancer's lair. We're here to crack some skulls and we don't care whether they're animate or not. I got the looting bag. Grab whatever isn't nailed down.

Coffins and books. All the walls decorated with coffins and books. I don't know how she keeps them all organized.

"Shit, I need Archaic Fortunes of the Ill-Contented. Was that over with Johnson, Miller, or Woodkip?"

There's no way in hell she actually reads these. Cataloguing them this way would make keeping track of them next to impossible. These books are purely decorative. She's doing that middle- and upper-class thing where people buy books just to put on their shelves to make them look smart.

Oh, and the keys are alive. That's convenient. Living skeleton keys make for a nice show of force. Very intimidating, probably helps out in negotiations. But a door that can be opened by hitting something in the room with a stick is nonetheless a door that is not very well secured.

But enough about that. We have a nice, roaring fire so let's take a break for story time.

Ohh, that's how we become a Solstice pair. A bird flings us onto that prison of an island as a means of containment. Gotcha. I'm following along.

Hold up. That's an option? I can actually become God-Empress? Is there any way you could stop telling this story and instead explain more about that because I am fascinated by the implications.

This is why Serai was nervous about pitting us against the Necromancer, then. The Three Sisters are the same kind of thing that we are.

What an asshole thing to do.

So Roro was literally born evil. Okay. That calls into serious question how morally culpable she even is for all this necromancer business. If the Three Sisters are morally compelled by the forces of their birth then they aren't even really sentient. She is no more making a choice to do any of this than Garl is making a choice to go get eaten by the Dweller.

Oh, Momo's one of us. I wonder if she has any relationship to Moraine. Their names are annoyingly similar. Hmm.

Was she a sun or moon warrior? I'm going to assume moon on the grounds that it's the better of the two.

Yoyo decided to go be the creepy swamp lady who emerges out of the darkness to tell your fortune. It's a vibe. I get it.

Yeah, you can't really be metaphysically compelled to absolute neutrality without being an irritating centrist. She is magically blocked from being able to form opinions on things. That must suck.

What must their childhoods have been like?

Roro: Hey, for lunch do you want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a soggy leaf covered in mud? Yoyo: Either is acceptable. Momo: HEY. NO. STOP THAT. Roro: But she said it's fine!

Green fire.

Like the green lantern by the fireplace or the green candles just a short way to the northeast. Man, getting a green flame for our return passage is going to be a piece of cake. How convenient.

Until otherwise noted, I'm going with that latter one. I've chalked them up to "Sometimes weird shit happens". Life is strange, and when you throw magic and destiny and gods into the mix, it gets stranger. The universe owes you no explanations for the wild shit it does sometimes. We could all die tomorrow and never even know why.

They're a weird thing that happened one day. One of them's dead now and another one's probably going to be soon, if this burglary-turned-robbery continues to snowball. Then the world will continue to turn as if they were never here.

...

Thank you for being here to read us stories, Teaks. I appreciate your existence with me in this moment.

Gross gross gross gross gross gross gross I hate this island so much gross gross gross gross

Honestly, I'm impressed with her corpse horde. Do you think she killed all these people herself, or has she been raiding graveyards? It can't have been easy to stockpile bodies on the same island where the Dweller's cattle-ranching villagers.

Unless whatever the Dweller's doing to them doesn't damage the body too much. Hmm. They could be friends or business associates or something. Roro gets the bodies once the Dweller's done doing whatever to them? Like letting your dog chew on your steak bone.

You don't need to be so formal; This is just a robbery.

Hands in the air. Bring out the soulstones and nobody has to get hurt. ...well, I broke a lot of kneecaps getting here. Left several zombies in pieces. Roughed up your duke.

Else. Nobody else has to get hurt. Specifically you, I-I'm threatening you and...

...

You know what, I should have rehearsed this. Can I get a do-over?

Oh, sorry, I'm legally prohibited from accepting that offer. See, I'm already enlisted in a morally ambiguous paramilitary organization and they made us sign non-compete clauses when we were enrolling in the Academy. Hands are tied.

...wait, wasn't your sister Headmistress? Oh, that's probably why the non-compete clauses were in the contract. Huh, the more you know.

Roro's coyly trying to reframe the narrative and call us out for our "RPG adventurer" plundering. And me, I'm over here like "I know what I'm about. Stick 'em up and give me the goods."

There's that ascension thing again. You gonna give us some more context on what that means or....

Fuck, I know those names. Solena and Luan. Solena and... I think the villagers back in our prison town were talking about them. They are actively worshipped as sun and moon deities where we come from.

So that's a no on context, then. Everyone's gotta be a cryptic fucking asshole about everything.

Fine. You know what? Drip-fed lore teases always makes me want to break someone's nose, so let's go.

Choke on my staff you cryptic bonebag. I'm gonna use your phylactery to mark my place in one of the books you never read.

That's what I thought. Consider yourself mugged, Roro. Give up the rock and this can all be over.

Mission accomplished.

I gotta say, I'm proud of everyone. We did a fantastic job here, each and every one of us. Truly admirable performance; Heroic, even. I'm sure Momo must be looking down on us, beaming with pride for what her legacy has become.

Today, we have truly exemplified what a Solstice Warrior can be.

#sea of stars #drake plays sea of stars

[avid-adoxography]

😘, 🐶, 🎤, and💞 with Greg Madsen? I am fascinated by him and want to know more about y'all? :o (CrypticCupid)

....Anyway. @crypticcupid KING I OWE U MY LIFE, HERE'S A COUPON <;3c *you take it. it says "one free kill, never expires"*

😘: What’s your f/o’s favorite thing about YOU?

Greg stared intently at the floor, as if the words he was looking for were, somehow, written there. Then, suddenly, it hit him.

"Greg believe it's their uncanny ability to see Greg. If you've never had a partner who really truly sees you, without fear, without preconception, without insecurity, it's a rare gift. [Undefined] loves in a wholehearted way that, were it to be bottled up and sold in stores, might end all unhappiness on Earth."

🐶: If you and your f/o were to get a pet, what would it be?

We're both dog persons, so the answer is really obvious jafhsgf.

Of course, we'll adopt one (or two? who knows) from a shelter, because we both believe in the "adopt, don't shop" mentality, and well, Greg's got that previously neglected rescued pitbull rizz, so we need to live up to the vibes. We'll probably go for something big, like a Rottweiler, an Amstaff, a Boerboel, a Tosa or any mastiff mix tbh.

We also both would really love to have a seal, but we have to be content with looking at them at the zoo and yearn. For now asdfhjgkgkj

🎤: Describe your f/o’s voice

Greg speaks in a low, hoarse voice, almost wheezy at times. Lots of rolled Rs and a slight lateral lisp due to the size of his teeth and how they constantly tear through his cheeks. It rarely gets strained, but you'll notice the rough, gasping breath of undeath (listen at your own risk ahdgasjh).

And yet, his voice is so full of enthusiasm and his laughter is so deep and bubbly and contagious, you'd hardly think he's dead. Until you get a good look at him ofc, but that's another story.

💞: How do you both express affection?

Love bite squad. Greg could eat my whole face, but instead he gently munches on my shoulder like some sort of grazing beast. Unfortunately for him, however, I do the exact opposite. As in, I go full feral, drooling, teeth scraping flesh and all. I don't hurt him ofc, but it's enough to either fluster him to death or laugh his head off depending on where I decide to bite him, but either way what a bliss uwu

My main love language however is cooking, and his is eating what I make like it's the most amazing thing he's ever eaten (and it usually is, if I can toot my own horn for once). Also, lazy days together. Either doing movie/video game marathons or just laying in bed cuddling, sharing jokes or simply basking in each other's warmth.

Greg is also a big compliment guy, as in he always finds something nice to tell me, no matter what I'm doing or how I look. He's my #1 supporter and self-esteem builder basically <3c.

Oh! And he always sends me memes and things that make him think of me. And when I don’t come home instantly, he also spams me with pictures of sad animals, hoping that'll make me come back faster. It usually works, but only because I hate to see my DMs blow up like that agfsaghds

Basic ass selfship ask game

#get hold of the google docs we can't let people know we haven't updated our OC's relationship in forever!!! #to say i blacked out on this one is an understatement jhgfeshj #crypticcupid #f/o: greg madsen #s/i: [undefined] #ship: exquisite corpses #avid-answers

[kakusu-shipping]

💕 + pokemon

Yes time to go off!!!

Pokemon's my favorite place for shipping because no one can be normal here when it comes to naming their ships. We've been around too long. We don't do name mashes here. We do Ferrishwheelshipping. We do Cafemochashipping. We do Checkmateshipping. We are off the rails and I love it here.

I will not be using ship names in my list, for I do not know all of them. Also this one got really fuckin long so under the cut it all goes.

Call back to my OW version of this post, Molayne is in the same boat as Junkrat. Any Molayne ship is a good ship. He could smooch anyone, at anytime, and I would agree. I could also see all of these happening in the same universe, as I see Molayne as very non-monogamous and affectionate

Molayne/Sophocles was my first, Lil Soffy and Big Mo my beloveds. I think they're so sweet. Molayne's fanbase is already so niche tho that there's no romantic content for them.

Kuikui/Molyane/Guzma is fantastic. Besties to polycule pipeline.

Guzma/Molyane and Kuikui/Molanye solo are both also pretty tight. Especially anime Molyane/Kuikui, the bullying is real.

I've seen Molyane/Nanu a handful of time, good stuff good stuff

Molyane/Faba? Quality, cute. Only ever seen it once

I've seen Molyane/Cyrus lately, sense Sophoclese has adopted Cryrus into his found family in masters, and I'm all for that as well.

I have no idea how to organize this list so we're just gonna go and see if I can clean it up as we do

I've been a Hilda/N shipper sense I was a small child, and I will be sticking by it till I die

Same vein Bianca/Cheren in BW2? Cuties my beloved besties

Masters got me on Cheren/Lear tho and that is so fucking *chefs kiss* honestly

There was a time in early gen 7 where I wish shipping Nanu and Looker and I'm still thinking about it too this day. Old men cops

Nanu and Grimsly are bitter exes on again off again type deal going on and I love that for them

I am not immune to the vanilla ass Red/Blue wtf his name is Gary mother fucking Oak. Especially their Alolan honeymoon forms. There was a bit for a while there when Let's Go came out where everyone declared Trace their child and I'm still on that

Brock/Oliva from the Sumo anime was very cute I do think Brock deserves a super cool rock girlfriend

In the same vein tho Oliva and Grant are the same personality type in almost every way, so I think Grant/Brock should be another common ship

Grant/Brock/Oliva rock type polycule WHEN Gamefreak. Cowards.

Cilan/Brock after that anime special where they meet up and hang out and cook I just think they'd get along

On anime Cilan, Cilan/Ash was very cute

Ash/Gladion is in the same area to me as just cute times

Ash/Goh then is peak just cute Ash ships though and I think it's mainly because Goh is very much in love with Ash

In that same vein Ash/Clemont in the XY anime was just as cute? Clemont crush on Ash?? Peak

Kuikui/Ash from the Sumo anime is also so?? I could not explain to you I just think Sumo brought out Ash's goofy stupid little boy vibes immaculately, especially around Kuikui

Colress/Ghetsis is very funny to me personally they dynamic of knowing everything about your shitty boss/old friend and using it to piss him off is peak.

The recent rise of Submas content got me to ship Ingo/Emmet and that's just on you, the fandom, who keep putting them on my dash

Ingo/Emmet/Elsa/Skyla - Ace/Aro/Lesbian/Bi polycule train my dearly beloveds

I've posted about Emmet/Volo a few times. I have no played the game Volo is from but I know of his homosexuality and I think Emmet should beat him to a pulp and make out with him at the same time

Ingo/Volo as a one night stand that Volo never stops messing with Ingo about is also very funny I don't post them often but I do love them.

Sophocles/Clemont is very cute thank you Pokemon Masters for the blond nerds who kiss food

Same vein Sophocles/Cryrus *chefs kiss* the age gap the seeing your younger self and the potential in another the healing the growth the chance to change and feel. Gorgeous

Sycamore/Lysandre is underrated and under used the way the interact in Masters makes me crazy they are dating for sure

Kiawa/Mimo from the sumo anime yet again I think the way he fawns over her is so so so cute he loves her so much

Gordie/Milo??? I don't know where this ship came from but I love them both we are a polycule their content is so cute

Hau/Gladion is very important to my me/Lillie self insert and I think they're lovely

To be a little basic yet again Archie/Maxie is very good

But also Archie/May/Maxie is even better

Not as serious but there's a scene in the BW anime where Alder flirts with Cynthia and I just think they should go on a date

I think Nessa/Sonia/Leon/Raihan are a polycule for sure

I also think Oak and Agatha are divorced

Here I'll put ships involving Pokemon separate just for the sake of it

Burgh and Leavanny are husbands. Lawfully wedded bugs

Someone got me into Whitney/Miltank (bonus the trainer that stops you when Whitney is crying is also her girlfriend they're a polycule)

Kuikui/Incineroar eats up brainspace

Guzma/Glisopod as well

Plumaria/Salazzle is also right there

Completely me alone in this one but I'm obsessed with Drayden/Axew and I could not tell you why

Hapu/Golurk as well the way it holds her in the anime is really good

I am not immune to the allure of Ash/Pikachu btw it is probably my second favorite Ash ship

Same vein Goh/Cinderace is very cute

Clemont/Luxray was so???? Yes correct sweet lovely

Pikachu/Meowth has been showing up on my dash lately and I'm slowly getting into it as well

In general Pikachu/Mimikyu ships get me every time I love them

Mew/Mewtwo very cute very soft healing and calm and snuggles and all that

I am not immune to the dark/light symbolism of Darkrai/Cresselia fantastic obsessive yandere chances as well

Same vein is Xerneas/Yveltal

I am also not immune to the sun/moon symbolism in a Gengar/Clefable ship

Entei/Heatran those are my parents my father and mother I love them

Chespin/Oshawott/Scorbunny cutest starters shipping

Raboot/Morgrem edgy boyfriends

Same vein Raboot/Quilladin/Drizzile anime/gamer boyfriends

Really any of the Inteleon/Cinderace line together is *chefs kiss*

#Ship list #Thankyou for asking #This one gets REALLY off the rails so be warned #Proshippers please interact #Proship please interact #Little hints of self ship sprinkled here and there but not a lot #Tho I was tempted to go off about Chesnaught because I never do ask me about that sometime #I'm all over the place on this one I really couldn't find a good way to organize it #Also I'm pretty sure I worked on this list for like an hour #So if I forgot one whatever I'll come back to it #Feel free to ask about some of my thoughts for these btw #Next one is bnha because some anon was nice and sent it and it's also going to be long #Thanks again for asking and if you see anything on this list you don't like; I'd suggest blocking or just unfollowing me #Take care out there besties!!

[petperk]

Gentle Scents for Happy Pets: The Magic of Hypoallergenic Pet Perfumes

Imagine a world where your pet's nose is treated to something special, something that won't tickle or bother them. That's where hypoallergenic pet perfumes step in! We're here to spill the beans on these gentle fragrances, explaining how they can make your pet's life a little more delightful.

Why does it matter, you ask? Well, just like us, our pets can be a bit picky about the scents around them. Some smells might be too strong or cause a bit of a sneeze-fest. In this blog, we're on a mission to uncover the secrets behind hypoallergenic pet perfumes—the kind that bring not just sweet smells but also wagging tails and happy vibes.

Our pets, with their keen senses, experience the world through their noses. However, not all smells are met with equal enthusiasm. Many pets, just like some humans, can be sensitive to certain fragrances. Common culprits include strong floral scents, overpowering perfumes, or chemicals found in traditional pet products. These scents might not just be a mild annoyance; they can lead to discomfort and even health issues for our furry friends.

Dogs and cats, in particular, have a remarkable sense of smell, far more developed than ours. What might seem like a pleasant aroma to us could be overwhelming for them. Understanding the specific sensitivities of different breeds and individual pets is crucial to creating a harmonious and comfortable environment for them.

How Sensitive Noses Impact a Pet's Well-being and Behavior?

Imagine if someone insisted on spraying a strong perfume near you constantly. It could be distracting, irritating, and even distressing. For our pets, this scenario is not too different. Sensitive noses can impact their overall well-being and behavior more than we realize.

A pet exposed to unpleasant scents might exhibit signs of stress, such as excessive scratching, licking, or even changes in eating habits. In extreme cases, they may become withdrawn or agitated. Understanding these subtle signals is key to ensuring our pets are content and healthy. By addressing their sensitivities, we can create an environment that nurtures their happiness and positive behavior.

Importance of Choosing Pet-Friendly Products

With the growing awareness of pet sensitivities, the pet care market has evolved to offer products tailored to our pets' needs. This includes hypoallergenic pet perfumes—fragrances specifically designed to be gentle on sensitive noses.

Opting for pet-friendly products is not just a trend but a responsibility we owe to our animal companions. Traditional perfumes may contain harsh chemicals that can cause skin irritations or respiratory issues. Choosing products labeled as hypoallergenic ensures that your pet can enjoy delightful scents without compromising their well-being.

How These Sprays Differ from Traditional Pet Fragrances?

Traditional pet fragrances often contain a cocktail of synthetic chemicals and strong scents that, while pleasing to our noses, can be overwhelming for our pets. These fragrances may include alcohols, artificial dyes, and other potentially irritating components that don't sit well with sensitive noses.

Hypoallergenic pet perfumes, on the other paw, take a different approach. These specially crafted scents are designed with our pets in mind, considering their unique sensitivities and delicate skin. Here's how they stand out:

Gentle Formulas: Hypoallergenic pet perfumes use mild and natural ingredients, minimizing the risk of skin irritations or allergic reactions. This ensures that your pet can enjoy a delightful scent without any discomfort.

Free from Harsh Chemicals: Unlike traditional pet fragrances, hypoallergenic options are often free from alcohol, sulfates, and artificial dyes. This not only caters to your pet's sensitivities but also contributes to their overall health by avoiding potentially harmful substances.

Balanced Scents: Hypoallergenic perfumes strike a balance between being pleasantly fragrant and subtle. The goal is not to mask your pet's natural scent but to enhance it in a way that is enjoyable for both them and you. It's like a breath of fresh air for your furry friend.

Long-lasting Effectiveness: These perfumes are designed to provide a lasting fragrance without the need for frequent reapplication. A little spritz can go a long way, ensuring that your pet stays pleasantly scented throughout the day without being overwhelmed.

By understanding the unique needs of our pets, hypoallergenic pet perfumes offer a thoughtful and considerate approach to scenting. It's not just about making them smell good; it's about creating an aromatic experience that contributes positively to their well-being. 

Benefits of Hypoallergenic Pet Perfume Sprays

Reduced Risk of Skin Irritations and Allergies: The primary concern when it comes to choosing any product for our pets is their safety. Traditional pet perfumes often contain harsh chemicals that can lead to skin irritations and allergic reactions. Hypoallergenic pet perfumes, however, are formulated with a focus on sensitivity. These gentle fragrances are less likely to cause itching, redness, or other skin issues in our furry friends. 

Improved Pet Comfort and Overall Well-being: A happy pet is a comfortable pet, and scent plays a significant role in its overall comfort. Hypoallergenic pet perfumes contribute to a positive sensory experience, creating an environment where your pet can feel at ease. With reduced exposure to potentially irritating chemicals, your pet is more likely to exhibit behaviors associated with contentment—less scratching, more playfulness, and a generally relaxed demeanor. 

Enhanced Bonding Between Pets and Owners: The act of grooming and caring for our pets is a powerful bonding experience. Hypoallergenic pet perfumes add an extra layer to this connection. By choosing scents that are pleasing to both you and your pet, you're creating shared moments of joy and relaxation.

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Hypoallergenic Pet Perfume:

Ingredients: Look for perfumes with natural and hypoallergenic ingredients, such as aloe vera, chamomile, and essential oils.

Fragrance Intensity: Consider your pet's preferences. Some may enjoy a light, floral scent, while others may prefer something more earthy or citrusy.

Allergen-Free: Ensure that the perfume is free from common allergens, including artificial colors and preservatives.

Tips for Testing and Introducing the Perfume to Your Pet:

Patch Test: Apply a small amount of the perfume on a small area to ensure your pet doesn't have an adverse reaction.

Gradual Introduction: Start with a minimal amount and observe your pet's reaction. If they show signs of enjoyment, you can gradually increase the amount.

Positive Reinforcement: Associate the use of the perfume with positive experiences, such as treats or playtime, to create a positive association.

Choosing the right hypoallergenic pet perfume is a thoughtful process that involves considering your pet's preferences and sensitivities. By doing so, you not only enhance their olfactory experience but also contribute to their overall happiness and well-being.  

The journey doesn't end here. As responsible pet owners, we encourage you to explore the wide array of hypoallergenic pet perfume options, considering factors like ingredients, fragrance intensity, and allergen-free formulations. 

Whether it's the subtle floral notes or a hint of calming lavender, hypoallergenic pet perfumes pave the way for shared moments of happiness and relaxation. Thank you for joining us on this aromatic journey, and here's to many more tail-wagging, contented moments with your furry companions. May your home be filled with the delightful scents of love and companionship!

#Pet Perfumes #Pet Fragrances #Pet Perfume Sprays

[botwstoriesandsuch]

[Image ID: A screenshot of an anon asking saying “I just wanna say that your tags whenever you rb art and fics are so cute 🥺 you reblogged something of mine the other day and the tags were just so nice and innocent??? It’s like watching a little kid at an aquarium 😝so as an artist I thank you, hope you don’t take it as cringy” End ID]

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Cringey?? nonononono I may be a young kid watching the pretty fish swim aimlessly in the aquarium but I will

recklessly enjoy other people’s content don’t test me

I try to keep it in the tags cause I don’t wanna take away from the op’s original work, plus it makes it easier for other people to rb it from me, but I will amp up the love and appreciation when the situation calls for it. You could straight up come into my inbox or messages and just ask me to give you a reblog and I will do it, I do not care I love you, content creators.

Cringe Culture is dead it’s time to gush plus if I do this often enough people might do it more for me so it’s a win win hehe

Legit, I got a super sweet comment on one of my fics quoting something I wrote and it made me so happy so I was like “huh, guess I’ll do that more often then” and now I’m doing that, that’s how impressionable I am asdfghjk

Also hello?? specifically *my* tags helped you out?? I am a nobody, CLEARLY not enough people are doing this smh, allow me to teach the masses for a sec here

How To Make A Content Creator Happy: the world’s simplest guide to spreading serotonin through a keyboard

Step fucking one) You reblog it. I mean, that’s a given. You’ve all seen those “reblogs help creators out and likes do nothing” posts so I won’t rant too much. Likes are good, but reblogs are like handing someone a stack of a hundred dollars and all it takes is one click! 

(PRO TIP: Hold down the button and swipe for mobile, and hold the left alt button and click once for computer [though it will only rb to your main blog. if you want it for a side-blog then you’re stuck with two clicks but HEY two clicks to help out a creator you like is nothing!])

You share it! Just share stuff. Share the ao3 like, please do it. Don’t repost, don’t just mention it, give the links especially when you’re just in conversation or talking about it around plz I swear it does wonders

Ok moving on to the super simple stuff for commenting and putting stuff in the tags because I guarantee that the op will read them

write A N Y T H I N G and I literally mean anything just fucking:

!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sdjflksdjfkjh

?!?!?!?!!?

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhghghhhhhhhhh

:OOOOOOOOO

prettyyy

<33333333333333333

just fucking go ham, go nuts, it doesn’t need to be coherent it just needs to EXIST the very existence of someone enjoying someone’s content gives so much serotonin so stop being silent cowards and give us a smiley face from time to time

uh what else what else....hmm [golden rule is treat others the way you want to be treated, so if you’re a creator yourself, just give whatever you would want seen in the comments of your stuff! I mean that’s how I came up with all this...]

Point out the details! I mentioned earlier about quoting stuff from fics (that stuff is just 👌👌👌 so delicious) but I’m pretty sure (I’m not an artist myself don’t quote me) that the exact same effect is present when you talk about details in art or something. So talk about that pretty snowflake in the background! Or that piece of dialogue that made you laugh. Just a simple nod to the details is a big difference between saying “I like this” versus “I like this thing that you took the time to make the effort you put into the details did not go unnoticed”

just ALL the feedback please and thank you

this might vary from person to person, though personally I love when people are like “The way you write imagery is so good please do more!!” so just give a little nod to someone like “The way you draw this character is amazing please do more” or something like that

I wouldn’t go as far as to give criticism (although personally I’m the type of person that loves the occasionally critique for future reference, cause it means that you care as much as I do about the quality of my work) 

But along the same lines as the details thing, a nice nod to a creator about what they’re doing right is sooooo good! makes the butterflies flutter

                ~~~~~~Did that post give you emotions?~~~~~~

   G   O   O   D

 ~~FUCKING TELL US~~

THE ACT OF SOMEONE WRITING A SET OF LETTERS, OR SOMEONE SKETCHING A BLOB MADE ANOTHER DISTANT HUMAN BEING DEVELOP CHEMICALS IN THEIR BRAIN?? SURE WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THAT BECAUSE WOW THAT’S AMAZING!?!??

just go “I’m so happy” or “I’m so sad” just “TT__TT” just fucking “:OO” or just “I hate this” [HUMOURISTICALLY] and “I can’t believe you’ve done” just give it yes tell us the emotion that you have felt we love it

I don’t think enough people understand how amazing that is???? You were once in a normal, neutral state, and then a piece of content that I created just made you smile or laugh or cry like WHAT that’s amazing omg

Ok so that’s pretty much the simple stuff right, that’s your elementary classwork right there

Just give something, literally anything and just go “I love this so much!!!!!” bam done, you just murdered the op with your love, great job

So yeah, that’s that. Pretty simple stuff, no?

...but you wanna graduate to master class?

You wanna fucking go ape shit

you wanna just

g o    t o    town?

I said this was gonna be a simple guide so don’t worry, I’m not gonna tell you that you have to write a full length essay on every post that you come across

[BUT IF YOU WANT TO DON’T LET ME STOP YOU THAT WOULD ACTUALLY BE AMAZING?? HELL WRITING OUT A PARAGRAPH OF A COMMENT IS ALREADY JUST *CHEFS KISS* MASTERCLASS OF MURDERING THE OP WITH LOVE JUST ANALYZING THE SHIT OUT OF THE COLORS AND SHADING AND FRAMING OR JUST POINTING OUT THE THEMES AND SUBTEXT AND CHARACTERIZATION --part of the reason I love betaing stuff so much because I can analyze shit and shower it with premature love while also helping fics to be even better than they were originally ugh so cleansing for my literature heart-- SO YEAH GIVE CREATORS A PARAGRAPH, DARE I DREAM OF PARAGRAPHS, BECAUSE WOW YES PLEASE YES]

...ahem anyway

the way to graduate from good to great as a receiver of content is

to do all this

any of this

any of this simple stupid amazing shit

and just

put it in an ask or message

that’s literally it

Let me tell you why that’s so amazing, it pumps up the already amazing dopamine dosage of these actions alone, and multiplies it by a hundred, let me tell you why

Let’s say you read a drabble. You loved it, you reblogged it, you gave it hearts and emojis and ranted for a few tags about how it made you drop your muffin on the ground. Fantastic work, you just made the op pass out.

Then you go about your day and that’s the end of that.

BUT

if you do all that

and then put it in an ASK

dare you even a direct message?? (probably not most of us on here are cowards I get that)

but an ASK, anon or otherwise?

The message you just sent to the op was “I interacted with the post you made, and I loved it so much that I went the extra mile of going to your blog to make extra extra sure you understand how much I liked your thing”

There’s a wordless wall with every post! You like and reblog the thing and move on with your day. 

But the fact that YOU sent a HEART a SINGLE sentence about how you liked a thing? the fact that you BREACHED that wall and just fucking keyboard smashed in the inbox? the fact that you did that is the most amazing thing in the world

you just ambush the op with good vibes. we were expecting the bare minimum in the comments and tags, but the fact you when out of your way to make it a message or ask???? superb, outstanding, the sheer SHOCK of it will shift tectonic plates

you’re my fucking hero if you do this. you’re a godsend. I would kill for you,👏people👏would👏kill👏for👏you.

AT LEAST THEY WOULD KILL FOR YOU IF THIS ACTION DIDN’T ALREADY MURDER THEM

BE A MURDERER, NAY, A SERIAL KILLER. MURDER CONTENT CREATORS WITH LOVE

BE RECKLESSLY KIND AND LOVING YOU PIECE OF SHIT, ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO BE CRINGY TO STARVING AND DYING WRITERS AND ARTISTS WE WILL TAKE IT ALL GOD DAMMIT

YOU ARE A CHILD STARING UP AT AN AQUARIUM IN WONDER.

MAKE YOUR HAPPINESS STIR THE TIDES, LET YOUR PRESCENCE BE KNOWN PAST THE REFLECTION OF THE GLASS.

THE FISH ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR SMILE. 

#I had to write this post in ANTI-ADHD format so that people would actually pay attention to it so apologies to the neurotypicals #IMPORTANT #👏give👏content👏to👏content👏creators👏 #cause unlike for you guys the content we want doesnt need to be the highest quality #we just want a sentence about how it made you feel is that too much to ask? #just one keyboard spam plz #idk what else to tag this as #its 1 am and i have thoughts #art #not botw #writing #i just realized the analogy of fish and creators is a bit weird #i dont mean to imply that our entire existence relies on your feedback #i mean it kind of does #BUT #we're not animals and we don't OWE you content #so uh #all the more reason to give people a heart every now and then right? #this is getting a bit ranty #i'll leave before i embarrass myself further #long post

[postwarlevi]

Apple a Day

Content- Fluff. Levi trying to get through taking you apple picking

"Dammit!" Levi sighed and dropped the sack.

"Levi, come on!" You say, trying to tug him along.

"We have enough!"

"It's not full yet!" You argue.

"Love, please." He starts. "We do not need an entire bushel of apples!"

You were very excited when he surprised you one morning by taking off work and driving upstate to an apple orchard. This was something you talked about and Levi was happy to make it happen.

It was fine that you bought an overpriced bag of carrots to feed the farm animals with and that you took way to long walking around the store full of apple products that you could no doubt just make yourself.

And it was fine that you 'sampled' so much apple cider that Levi was surprised they didn't just charge you, and that you had to make a detour to go to the bathroom.

He even let you rave to strangers near the entrance about what a good guy he is for bringing you here and tell the story of how you always wanted to do this.

Now, however, the morning was gone, and you have spend at least another two hours in the field alone, insisting on the largest sack available, that was still only two-thirds full. But you wouldn't quit until it was overflowing.

Levi didn't mind dragging it around, but it was getting warm out, and you didn't need all these apples, and instead of sticking in one area you had him wandering all over.

He even started snacking but stopped after one when he realized you would just have to get more.

"But, we can freeze some, and bake, and give some away."

"Not one of these damn apples is being given away, you hear me?" Not after all this.

"Yes Levi." You humor him, kissing his cheek and motioning for him to follow you.

He groaned. "There's more right here." He said of the tree you were just at, not that you were listening. You knew he wasn't really mad, anyway.

"Here, Levi, here!" You waved at him from under a new tree, waiting for him to come over.

He threw the sack down, getting irritated when a few apples you already picked rolled out.

"I see it!" You grin, pointing to one. "It's perfect!" The one you knew existed and now had to have.

"It looks like all the others." Levi told you.

"No it doesn't!" How dare he?

"Well, it's too high." He points out.

"Not if you lift me."

"No." He was not pushing your butt up this tree.

"Please? Please?" You whine. "You won't do this for me?"

His eyes narrowed. You knew damn well he'd do it.

Soon you were on his shoulders, his arms wrapped around your legs.

"Go left, left!" You direct.

"Yes, I know what left is." He tells you.

The roots were throwing off his balance and he was trying to be careful.

"Can you get it?" He asks.

"Ugh, you know, this isn't much help. OW!" He pinches your leg, taking offense to the obvious height joke.

"You wanna be dropped, brat?"

You pull his hair lightly. "Cut it out. I almost got it."

You finally manage to get in position, and leave Levi clicking his tongue as he realizes why you're taking so long.

"Are you taking a picture?" He hisses.

"Yes! Stop complaining! I'm done. Put me down." You shimmy down and he makes sure not to actually drop you.

Holding your prize in one hand, you hold his chin in the other, giving him a chaste kiss.

"Thank you, sweetheart." You say sincerely. He was your hero, once again.

All he could do was pat your head. That term of endearment could still make him bashful.

"I don't know how you put up with me." You smile, placing the new apple in the sack, collecting the ones that had rolled out.

"Me neither." Shy moment passing, he could get back to banter.

"But just think, we're almost done!" And then you were heading to a new tree.

Levi stood there. Were you serious? The place was going to close before you were done.

"I'm not moving!" He yells to you.

"Last tree!" You turn to yell back.

"There's one hundred good apples on this tree here!" He points to it.

"Come on, one more!" You insist.

"I don't believe you!" He says, making you laugh.

You are suddenly running back to him and he braces himself so when you jump on him and wrap your legs around his waist and arms around his neck, he can easily catch you, arms going around your back.

"We can be done." You offer after catching your breath.

He quietly continues to hold you, content that you're in his arms, even if you're both a bit sweaty.

"I'll drag that dumb sack around the rest of the day if you want me to." He finally admits.

"Can't wait to make a mess in the kitchen with you." Pies, tarts, smoothies!

"Me too, angel." He says and pulls back to look at you. You always help him clean so it wasn't a huge deal.

"Can we go to the pumpkin patch next week?" You do really want to go.

"Of course." Anything for you.

"You're so good to me." He makes you very happy.

"I'm the lucky one." He still doesn't quite understand why you choose him, but doesn't question it.

"Thank you." You say again as he places you down.

He still holds you close and you are more than ready to receive the soft forehead kiss he gives you.

Levi then reaches down to carry the sack with one hand and hold your hand with the other, letting you lead him anywhere you want to go.

a/n- the fluff is real!! My one chance to go apple picking didn't get to happen but I will go one day!!

#captain levi ackerman #captain levi #levi ackerman #levi x reader #aot #attack on titan #aot fluff #levi ackerman fluff #levi x y/n #levi fluff #apple picking #apple orchard #levi fic #levi

[shawtynagito]

Bennett X GN reader

If no one else will make content for him, I will

"You know, they say rainy days are supposed to be rare in Monstadt," Bennett spoke, voice downcast and he rolled a rock between his finger and the floor.

"But whenever I try going on an adventure, it starts raining." He groaned.

"It's like your unluckiness brings good things to others.." You mumbled, peaking your head out from the roof that barely managed to save the two of you from getting wet.

"I guess all this water is good for the plants... But I really wanted to hang out with you today!" He groaned, throwing his head back. Subsequently smashing his head against the wall by doing so. Immediately he smacked a hand over his wound.

"You really are unlucky.." You laughed, glancing over toward him. "I'm having a lot of fun just hanging out with you." You smiled before looking away. "Besides, I really like the rain."

Bennett managed to brush the pain away as he sat up. "Huh! What a coincidence! I like the rain, too!" He laughed, stretching out his legs. Rain tinkled down his boots. "It makes me defeat enemies even faster! And now that Bennys Adventure Team has two members, they're out in a jiffy!"

"It's been quite the experience watching you get caught in tornados..." You mumbled, "maybe the Anemos gods are out to getcha'." You concluded.

"Ya think? Maybe they were mad because I had the coolest Adventuring Team that they cursed me to never ever have one again!" He blinked, crossing his arms. "But of course, you're built different. So it wouldn't work on you."

As those words left his mouth, a gust of wind picked up, causing a billboard to smack against his face.

"Ow!" He yelped." Can't say I didn't expect that..." He grumbled, peeling the billboard off of his face just in time to find a dog tugging at his boot, effectively snatching it from him before running away.

"H-hey! That's mine! Come back!" Bennett scolded, standing up before chasing after the dog. Causing you to follow along. He's had a lot of things happen to him before, but never get a single boot stolen making him run through rain and causing his sock to get wet.

The two of you stopped right outside of a local tavern, cornering the poor animal before it slipped away, managing to get away.

"That was definitely new." You deadpanned, turning your attention toward the white-haired boy.

He looked sad.

"Hey- don't be sad, Bennett! We can go buy you new shoes right now! I'll buy you some if they won't allow you in without a boot! I have extra Mora!" You panicked.

The boy shook his head.

"You already bought me those..." He mumbled. "I never get gifts, so I swore that I would protect them with my life! But they got stolen... By a dog no less."

You paused for a moment. You had bought them those. But you would do it again! You'd buy him millions of pairs.

"And now we're all soaked in the rain because of me. Man... And here I thought we were getting along!" He groaned.

"I'm sure friends always go chasing after a dog that stole their boot." You laughed, causing him to turn around. The frown on his face had already disappeared.

"I get it now.. All that bad luck of mine was building up until now! My lucky occurrence was meeting you." He smiled, nodding in agreement with his own statement. "I'd do it again!" He smiled. If he had a tail, it would be wagging by now.

"I would say it's more like... I don't know, fate that we met." You smiled, "so your lucky breakthrough still has time to come." You smiled before grabbing his hand. "Let's get out of this rain and buy you some new shoes."

Bennett followed, glancing down at his hand in yours. A hue of pink tickling his cheeks. For being drenched in rain, his face felt oddly hot.

"... You'll be struck by lightning if you stay this close to me." Bennett warned, staring at the back of your head.

"... Is that a way of telling me you don't want me to hold your hand?"

Immediately, the boy protested, shaking his head furiously. "No! I kind of like it, actually!" He spoke, making his way beside you. "I wouldn't mind holding your hand forever if I had the chance!"

You glanced over toward the boy, a blush similar to his immediately appeared on your face. "That's like- only couples do that." You mumbled, looking away. "Y'know... Holding hands."

Bennett deadpanned for a moment, swinging the hand that was held in yours almost as if he were reminding you.

"Well we're holding hands right now, aren't we? Maybe this is my lucky breakthrough!" He grinned.

What a sly, smooth bastard.

#genshin impact #genshin impact x reader #bennett x reader #paimon #anime #x reader

[inkabelledesigns]

I'm supposed to be going to sleep, I gotta get up early tomorrow, but I need to share this because it's not gonna leave me alone unless I do.

So I dug up my old "how to draw" books today after watching a Jazza video where he talked about books that shaped him as an artist. No joke, I hugged these close and cried when I got them out of storage, it felt like having an old piece of myself back that went missing. As you've probably noticed, there's a little bit of manga in there, some furries, and anatomy books that I should listen to a little more. The manga books are the hardest for me to touch nowadays, and it's for a weird reason.

You see, back in 2016, someone who I thought was my friend said the most hurtful thing to me, and to this day nothing has ever stung worse. He said "I don't consider you an artist," followed by "your art isn't anime enough." Someone I'd known for years at that point, someone I trusted, invalidating the most important part of my identity at the time, just because it didn't fit his preference? Pardon my language, but what a fucking bitch. And being the insecure artist I was, no thanks to people in our circle who bullied me and my work relentlessly, this lead to a very awkward relationship where I avoided anime and manga like the plague. Which is a shame, because those art forms are incredibly beautiful. I hated my work getting compared to it by people who didn't know any better, I still hate it. It was fine if my friends drew it, but I didn't feel free to do anything with it. It wasn't something I was allowed to indulge in, because that asshole had to be wrong, I refused to draw something in a style he would like, his likes were just trash in my mind, tasteless and uneducated. That's what I had to tell myself to feel better. And that's not a healthy way to go through life, feeling so spiteful. (Though looking back on it, he was pretty trashy, but for a different reason.) I haven't thought about him in a long time, but today I've been thinking on the past a lot...a lot of how I wish I could heal from it faster and move on from the many people who hurt me. I don't talk about them much, but the things that happened before had a big impact on me, I care way more than I should about people thinking my work is lesser, that I'm lesser. It's not something I open up about, it's something I type up a lot of drafts on but then delete, because who cares? What's the point in saying it?

Well guess what happened tonight?

I went and tried some things after reading bits of the two manga books I guiltily enjoy, and it...it helped? Up until now, I really don't like the way I draw faces. I like my noses from certain angles, because I like decently sized noses, but eyes and mouths? I'm hopeless. But trying Auran's eyes as something similar to these two books, it works for me. It's not perfect, but the sizing and shape feels...better. I'm getting better with his hair and fluff too, I owe Vampire for that one. Studying her art (which is freaking gorgeous) makes me want to try some of her techniques in my own content, and it's made for some interesting results. I feel like maybe it's time to give all of this another try, start fresh with these books and let myself just have fun with art again. Go after it like I'm a kid again, just make stuff because I like it and it looks cool, not because it needs to be amazing. That'll come on its own. I think I can rest tonight knowing that things are gonna be better.

'Cause at the end of the day, I'm me. And the same thing that made me special when I started is still there. I've got some damn good ideas, just need the pencil and paper to go with them. There is a point in talking about what hurts, and more importantly, I SHOULD share the stuff I love. Because dammit, I've been on this journey for a long time, and my work matters just as much as everyone else's! It's always mattered, even if I didn't think it was worthy of mattering at some points. We're starting the next decade of my journey with hope! And I hope that this gives YOU some hope if you need it too! Because we are worthy, we are amazing, and we're gonna kick some butt!

#my art #art #art ramblings #cyberbullies #healing #auran dulce

[punkscowardschampions]

Jimmy & Janis

Jimmy: How'd I do? Your nan gonna give me another slap or shout me a drink next I see her? 😂 Janis: Well, I personally reckon you did alright but she's a harder woman to please Janis: I think you're outta the attack on sight group though so 👍 not bad for a night's work, lad Janis: How are you faring, I lost you in the crowd at several points so I'm dreading thinking who said what tbh Jimmy: 💪🏆😎🍻 Jimmy: Glad I had my bad boy shades, don't think I've been snapped so much in my life Jimmy: And at one point we basically had paps being so #goals Jimmy: but the insults were too slurred and 🇮🇪 to pack as much punch as you or your nan like Janis: mmblockoutthehaters Janis: not a fan of being the other side of the lens then, no? 😜 now you see my struggle, in all the ways 🙄 Janis: Yeah, they were on fine form, like Janis: Not Grace though, don't you think? Something's up and its not just date envy Jimmy: shut up you're sooooooooooo about being my muse Jimmy: yeah it was a good night all round, cheers Jimmy: it'll be drama with the flat whites or fuck boy. Lot of dumping done, wasn't it? Jimmy: Mia alone is a lot to get out of your mind 🎻 Janis: Suuuuure 😏 well, all the extra exercise with Twix is no doubt benefitting my grade in Sports so Janis: Owe ya one, don't I? Janis: Though reckon you just settlin' cos my actual model sister would charge you a fee, like Janis: More fucking fool me, ay? 😕😉 Janis: 👍 not too bruised? Janis: not just chattin' 'bout ya ego Janis: Probably right, yeah, it'll be Mia...I don't think she was that arsed about Harry, though she acted it Jimmy: I'd have to get in line, Twix'd never let me have first dibs collecting that debt Jimmy: I don't know what's more of a headwrecker that your sister is a proper model or that she's the only one #geneticsgamestronginyourgaff Jimmy: Still angling to get a pair of kicks off me? Take it up with 🎅 I did my bit on the 🎁 front 🤞 Jimmy: You better not be chatting that 😎 selectively remembering only your wins again, are you? Jimmy: Bet she's devo about Tammy #relatable 😂 Jimmy: what a giant hole in our lives Janis: She's 🥇 Janis: No matter what hype you're on Janis: True we're #blessed but don't let me catch you commenting on it again, IRL or on the 'gram Janis: I'll have to become that bitch and I don't think I've got the time tbh Janis: 🤐 nope, no complaints here, for the big man or yourself, like Janis: Hmm? I suddenly can't recall, maybe 'cos that useless bint next to us practically brained me when her club flew away from her Janis: Looks like you'll have to schedule a rematch if you wanna be covered in glory 🤷 Janis: Poor Lurch...who's the real loser here? Being such with bulllyimia Jimmy: Done and done Jimmy: Can't win 'em all...oh Tammy I thought we had something proper special babe Jimmy: what you doing today? Ready to take on the challenge any time you wanna lay it down Janis: So did she! But you will insist on bouncin' onto the next one, like 😉 Janis: make up your mind, Jimothy Janis: I'm wallowing in my pit currently...avoiding any fad diets and weird exercise regimes being implemented and spring cleaning and yet more leftovers curry Janis: 🤢 Jimmy: 😎💪 Jimmy: I envy that Jimmy: any suggestions for a film that me, Bobbin and Cass can sit through? I'm drawing a blank on an animated musical with violent themes rn like Janis: You wouldn't if you could smell me Janis: Sexayyy Janis: Hmm Janis: There's that one where all the dinosaurs die at the end? Right, they probably throw out the odd tune too Janis: I'd say Lion King fits the spec actually but don't wanna start their year off with a heaping dose of trauma Jimmy: With you there Jimmy: Fuck it I'm sticking Mulan on and shutting their gobs with sweets Janis: That'll do it 👍 no one gives a shit if the bad guy gets it in the neck Janis: especially not from a sassy lady #feminism101withgracieguru Jimmy: 😂 Jimmy: she was really cracking out the nye vids #content Jimmy: silver lining of the 💔 a good GRWT Janis: Gotta show 'em what they're missing, or whatever Janis: Think Mia had a party at hers, purely so Grace couldn't come Janis: hostess with the mostest she ain't Janis: Devvo there wasn't another shit party for us to ruin tho, obvs Jimmy: school is still days away we've got time Janis: don't tempt fate, mate Janis: you've not got the 🍀 Janis: don't think my bro or the garda can handle it Janis: fuck knows where he is, still a no-show Janis: s'my job, like Jimmy: Maybe he's with my MIA pops Jimmy: weird one that'd be Jimmy: I did think he might have a new missus, but that's going a bit far like Janis: Both in the drunk tank, for their sins Janis: Maybe, Christmas wishes and all that Janis: Could find the time to give you a bell still Jimmy: 🎻 Jimmy: Wanna come over and walk the 🐶 ? Cass and Bobby'll be as 🤢 as I imagine you are polishing off this lot Jimmy: Can't count it as weird fad often as we're out Janis: Alright, save 'em from themselves Janis: and you from losing your mind 😵 Janis: not long 'til school now, save your wishes for that like the other single mums Jimmy: Done. Jimmy: Bring Gracie if you can find her, she'll have no secrets after 10 mins with them two Janis: I have the distinct impression she's avoiding me, which is weird, 'cos pretty sure I've said worse and been forgiven quicker, like... Janis: but maybe if I tell her her fave barista boy is there she'll come out to play? Janis: we've got a load of leftover sparklers, I'll bring 'em, so make sure they've got their gloves on Jimmy: 😮 maybe its her ny resolution Jimmy: 💪😎 guaranteed Jimmy: They'll be your besties then at least Janis: Yeah, guess she's sticking to all her promises this time, she's done with me forreal, at least 'til midway through the month, like Janis: 🎻 Janis: I'll bell her but no promises you'll get your fave twin Janis: who doesn't love shiny things? bet there's some bones for Twix too, what a 🏆 I am Janis: if there was any doubt left in your mind Jimmy: 😍 Jimmy: 💕 Janis: Oh, looks like she's at the gym Janis: thanks insta Janis: I'll leave it then Jimmy: Yeah, can't promise a decent work out, hyped as Twix is Jimmy: make do with you then, won't I Janis: Looks like it, pal Janis: Unlucky Jimmy: I'm well gutted, mate Janis: Better take it up with someone who gives a fuck 😜 Jimmy: 👌 Jimmy: the dog is enraptured, thanks for the tip Janis: Stop yapping and get to moving then! Janis: I've gotta shower, its that serious Janis: let me live, boy, ugh Jimmy: [Sends a pic of him being kissed to death by Twix] Jimmy: you ain't that special, mate Janis: Ouch Janis: 🔪💔 Janis: double betrayal Jimmy: #hookedherwithmysobstory Jimmy: you did yourself over with the good advice Janis: always the way Janis: too smart for me own good Janis: i'll get back on the shelf, like Jimmy: speaking of should we take the oldies dog for them? I'd naturally be buzzing to see your nan again Janis: see, knew you loved it really Janis: worse than my sister Janis: but it is a point Janis: probably chewing through the walls as we speak Jimmy: #relatable Cass is much the same Jimmy: I better start penning my pops a note, more pages for him to have to read the better 😜 Jimmy: might stop at 5 sides if he bothers to reply to my texts like Janis: wondered what bit you was referring to there...like surely she's not wasting her time with boys already?! but gotcha Janis: phew Janis: that'd be a whole saga to try and put on a post-it Jimmy: Dad would love that, two of us out from under his feet Jimmy: Marry Bobs off if he could 😂 Jimmy: but nah she's only 😍 for Twix same as you Janis: its a real shame the gov ain't on his side for that one Janis: the travellers do it, and they all turn out FINE, geez Janis: think your Da would be obligated to at least provide you all with your own caravan though Janis: no escaping fatherhood, eh? Jimmy: 👍 stuff of dreams there Jimmy: I am about a decent caravan though Jimmy: same goes for the others, always asking me when we going back Skerries Jimmy: steady on kids that shit's still #raw Janis: Awks..that's a holiday romance for you, lads, gotta make it a one-way ticket, no returns 😂 Janis: Maybe by Easter hols you'll be able to show your face 'round there again Janis: Weather would be better too Jimmy: Funny Jimmy: But yeah #fullofgoodideasyou Janis: full of something, has been said 😎 Janis: gotta gee myself up to see that bath again 'neway, been strictly cold showers since, like 😉 Jimmy: 😏 new year, new you though so Jimmy: #yougotthis Janis: can't say 'make more of a prick of yaself in 2039' was high on my resolution list, soz about it Janis: know how much you enjoy it 🙈 Jimmy: Damn Jimmy: I was down for the challenge if you were 😜 Janis: 😳 Janis: always a fool for you, boo Jimmy: 💕 cute Janis: 🖕 do it all for the 'gram Janis: still hate u Jimmy: 💋 Jimmy: same mate, same Janis: i feel it Janis: how long can we keep this charade going, like? 🤔 Jimmy: Gotta stretch it out 'til v-day naturally Jimmy: in it for the 🎁 Jimmy: in that spirit you want me to pick you up or you gonna walk to ours when you're ready? Janis: or the next, steak and blowjob day Janis: I see you boy Janis: that said, if we eating steak and all the love-heart shaped confectionery, I better walk it 💪 Janis: this is clearly why people always get fat when they're loved up Janis: not saying weigh your Dad for proof when he finally arrives but Janis was timed out 18 hours ago Jimmy: not saying we've got one realistically Jimmy: How good's your guestimation skills? Could feel another 🏆 coming on Janis: FUCCCCCCCCCCCK Jimmy: ???? Jimmy: you okay mate?

#still worth having even tho cut short

[itsbenedict]

Two-Faced Jewel: Session 6

A half-elf conwoman (and the moth tasked with keeping her out of trouble) travel the Jewel in search of, uh, whatever a fashionable accessory is pointing them at. [Campaign log]

Last time, the party, after making their way to the torture wizard's evil torture tower, made a sneaky entrance via the window... into the room full of traps. One would think going in through a window and being immediately attacked by torture robots would teach them to, say, not go in through another window again immediately- but Looseleaf had other ideas, and those ideas got her attacked by several flying knives on the fourth floor.

Does she survive?

Barely! She loses over half her health to the initial onslaught, but manages to drop back down and close the window behind her before the knives can give chase, thanks to her racial ability to have two extra arms- she can shimmy down a rope and close a window in the same turn.

They're not out of the woods yet, though- the knives, frustrated in their assault by a pane of glass, turn around and head down the chimney through the fireplace on each floor. The party's ready for them as they emerge, though, and a couple rounds of combat later, the animated knives meet their ends without doing any further damage.

There's still a couple of beefy animated armors up there, though- so the party spends a tense couple turns waiting at the bottom of the stairs for them to make their way downstairs to the trap room. And they do, but... the translucent barrier blocking the stairway seems to block the armor, too, and they just stand menacingly at the bottom of the stairs.

...Hey, where'd Vayen go?

Luckily, Looseleaf had the foresight to soul-link to the medical kit she provided him earlier, meaning she can detect where he is at all times by sensing its spirit. She notes that he's gone upstairs via the window, and Saelhen follows. She finds him... perusing the torture equipment on the tables on the fourth floor, suspiciously. Vayen's surprised to have been followed, but points out, on the table, a strange weapon with a cross-shaped guard and four thin blades spaced wide- almost certainly the murder weapon used to kill the Nicksickles. He rolls a nat 1 on... something, and then just sort of hands it over to Saelhen without making a fuss. Huh.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Looseleaf tries to knock down the barrier with magic, and we end up making the exact same joke:

They've managed to split the attentions of the torturebots, but they don't have any way to keep the remaining bot occupied- so the rest of the party makes the decision to hurry up the rope and rejoin Saelhen and Vayen before the enemy can regroup.

Saelhen, seeing the bot coming, heads up to the fifth floor to get some distance on it, leaving Vayen behind. When Looseleaf and the others come up through the window, Vayen is gone- but Looseleaf can still sense him in the room via the bugged medkit. It seems he's turned invisible...?

On their way up the stairs, the closest armor slashes at Orluthe with a spiky claw, and- while Orluthe smacks it with an opportunity attack- gets through. The attack hurts, moreso than it should, thanks to some sort of magical pain effect, and Orluthe's Concentration-based buffs immediately expire. The party unloads some attacks on it, but it's a sturdy bastard!

Looseleaf: 16 hits? Benedict I. (GM): It does not. This thing... its spirit is pretty resilient. Apparently its creation was a labor of love. Looseleaf: Damn. Everything in this tower is so resilient. Saelhen du Fishercrown: AC 17, maybe? something brutal Benedict I. (GM):It's a big suit of metal! You want to know its Armor Class? Its class is armor! Looseleaf: i mean, spikes are gauche as fuck it can't be that classy

As they're fending this thing off- and it takes a disturbing number of hits- a third painbot inexplicably pops into existence next to the one attacking Orluthe. As it technically just entered Orluthe's range, and he has the Polearm Master feat, it gets smacked with an opportunity attack... and immediately vanishes. Some kind of illusion- which it doesn't take long for the party to blame on the invisible Vayen.

They keep wailing on it, but it's pretty sturdy.

One of them eventually goes down:

Benedict I. (GM): That hits! You catch the thing's helmet and it goes clean off its nonexistent shoulders. The rest of the armor collapses to the floor. Saelhen du Fishercrown: "There, Yamatake-san! The brain." Oyobi Yamatake: "Wh- that wasn't its- don't be a dick!"

The other one keeps chasing, though, and it's joined by the slow lumbering of some giant coffin-like device that's waddling its way over to join the fray. The party opts to make a fighting retreat up the stairs to the fifth floor. Arrows pepper the thing as it pursues them- and Saelhen and Looseleaf have approximately the same idea.

Remember back in town, they purchased, collectively, six thousand ball bearings?

Well, short story shorter, the stairs are now covered in ball bearings, making it very difficult for the automaton to continue its pursuit. It makes its dex saves, though, and it keeps pursuing them- until the party reaches the top of the stairs, and Zero has Orluthe shove the thing as soon as it catches up.

I believe you can predict the outcome of this shove, considering you saw the image at the start of this post.

Benedict I. (GM): so it's sustained 25 damage now Looseleaf: and it's stuck all the way at the bottom of the stairs again. Looseleaf, now, is thinking that- well, Vayen's not invisible anymore, and now Vayen is pincered between a painbot and a deathcoffin. Maybe we should do something to save him. He could very well die otherwise. Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Vayen, how nice to have you back with us, and apparently invisible this entire time without telling anyone!" Vayen: "Gaaaaaagh," he replies. Saelhen du Fishercrown: "We will of course protect you from the results of the decision you made, think nothing of it." Oyobi Yamatake: "Naturally! Because we're a team, right?"

Orluthe- who's a kindhearted soul and has been giving Vayen the benefit of the doubt- rushes downstairs to his aid, and, uh, rolls a natural one on his attempt to not trip on the ball bearings.

After this little snafu, though, the party successfully dispatches the other animated armor- and the coffin thing approaching them is, uh, very slow. It doesn't have legs. And, in fact, it seems incapable of climbing the stairs after them- so they head up to the fifth floor, having more or less won the combat!

The room turns out to be a bedroom, and doesn't seem to feature any sadistic suits of armor or flying knives- so the party stops for a short rest to dress their wounds. During this downtime, they interrogate Vayen regarding his recent behavior. He denies casting the illusion, and claims the invisibility was just a self-defense measure against the torture robots. His sudden disappearance, he claims, was just an attempt to take advantage of the moment the painbots were on the stairs to get around and flank them without being seen- he didn't want to give away his movements by announcing them.

There's no solid proof he was responsible for the illusion, so the party backs off on that- but Saelhen brings up something else. I think I'll paste this whole exchange:

Saelhen du Fishercrown: "And while I would be willing to call this an isolated case of awkwardness..." "...Vayen, a lady's bedroom, in the middle of the night, is a place one should not enter without explicit permission." Vayen: He goes stiff for a second. "...I don't know what you mean." Oyobi Yamatake: "Oh, come on! I heard you in there!" Looseleaf: "Heard him in- what?" Oyobi Yamatake: "You banged your leg on something and went 'Ow'!" Vayen: "...Overactive imagination." "Didn't happen." Saelhen du Fishercrown: "You really weren't very subtle. Oyobi heard you open my door, and close your own. I never left my room that night. And I left a few ball bearings by the door, as insurance. Ball bearings which had moved in the morning." Looseleaf: "...Are you saying that Vayen did something to you overnight, while I was asleep?" Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Would you like to accuse me of sleepwalking?" Looseleaf: "Vayen, is this true?" Vayen: "I never opened your door." Oyobi Yamatake: "Wh- no, I guess not, but-" Vayen: "I never touched her." "Nothing happened that night. I tranced the whole time." Saelhen du Fishercrown: "I'm sure. As for the contents of my bags, and, ah, personal effects... who can say?" Vayen: "I touched nothing of yours. I have no business with you." Oyobi Yamatake: "Oh my god. Seriously?"

Saelhen du Fishercrown: Is he getting worked up at all, or is he maintaining his flat affect? Benedict I. (GM): He's staying calm.

Saelhen du Fishercrown: "And I imagine you wouldn't want any suspicion to fall on you, yes?" Orluthe Chokorov: "I, uh... I don't think Vayen would do something like that, yeah..." Vayen: "What he said."

Oyobi Yamatake: "I can't believe this." Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Having twice acted such that we suspect you, thanks to... let's call it something neutral, for now, like miscommunication?" Looseleaf: "I mean, it could legitimately be miscommunication, possibly," Looseleaf says somewhat lamely. Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Perhaps! We are calling it that for a reason." Vayen: "Yes." Looseleaf: "But... I doubt Oyobi and Noeru would both lie about this. Oyobi's convinced that someone opened your door and opened Noeru's door, and that she heard your voice coming from Noeru's room." Vayen: "So what you have is Oyobi's word?" Looseleaf: "What's the alternative explanation here? An unknown party opened both doors, then went into Noeru's room and made a convincing imitation of your voice?" Vayen: "Or Oyobi is lying to make you distrust me." "Pretty standard elf move." Oyobi Yamatake: "Oh, you are not playing that card!" Vayen: He shrugs. Looseleaf: Looseleaf looks at the two of them. She can already see where this is going. Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Ah, the happy topic of racial politics! Sure to lighten any conversation." Looseleaf: "Okay, yeah, no, we're not playing that card," she says. "If it's deception we're worried about, I invite you to... allow me to perform a soul-read of you. Both of you, that is; you too, Oyobi, just to be fair." Oyobi Yamatake: "What? No, why?" Vayen: "I decline." Looseleaf: "It's not thought reading, but I can read alignment and intentions, if you let me." Vayen: "I decline." Looseleaf: "I mean, the alternative is- it is not fun being in a party cleaved down the middle with two sides that mistrust each other!" "Well... okay, I mean. If you decline, I'm not going to do that on you against your will." Oyobi Yamatake: "But- I mean, we're roommates! Don't you trust me?" "Over him?" Looseleaf:"Yeah, but, like, it's not fair that I only check one side, if I'm checking at all." "Fairness is important." Oyobi Yamatake: "..." Vayen: "Don't you have something else to be doing?"

Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Vayen. I would like to believe that this is a misunderstanding. But you understand that as of yet, you have done nothing, at all, that indicates that you have any interest whatsoever in preserving our lives on this trip?" Vayen : "...Correct." Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Ah." Saelhen blinks... and then chuckles a little. "Ah, ahah, did not think I was going to get that one out of you. That's kind of admirable, honestly." Vayen: He shrugs. "Your well-being is not relevant to my mission statement." "Mine need not be to yours." "Just... pretend I'm not here." Oyobi Yamatake: [I like that, actually. Let's just ditch him in the middle of the night,] Oyobi signs to Saelhen. Looseleaf: "And, what, let you walk into being pinned between spiky magic armor guys again?" "I mean, it's your call, legitimately." Vayen: "I'm fine." Saelhen du Fishercrown: "So you scouted ahead to give us information... despite the fact that you have absolutely no interest in whether we live or die." Vayen: "I scouted ahead to obtain information." "Anything else is your assumption." Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Let's say this, for now. Vayen, if you'd like to scout ahead for information, feel free. If you scout ahead for information without telling anyone, and if you return without any information, I will assume you are up to no good. Does that sound fair? Fair-ish?" Vayen: "...Assume what you like." Looseleaf: "...And, if you want us to assume you're not there- well, then, if someone shows up in our rooms at random, that's going to be assumed as an invasion of personal privacy. If Vayen-the-contributing-member-of-the-party doesn't exist, then there's no good reason for you to be in someone else's rooms at night against their will."

Man, what's with this guy? Might as well be wearing a giant neon "I'M EVIL" sign over his head. What a creep-o!

Anyway, in between the interrogation and the wound-dressing, the party searches the bedroom for loot. And loot they find- Looseleaf locates a pillow in an armoire that seems ridiculously comfy. When she naps on it, she finds that she recovers as if taking a long rest during the span of this short rest. It seems too good to be true- so they make some Arcana rolls to see if they can determine the nature of its magic.

Cool! Great! Probably fine!

Looseleaf: well, in that case, i lavishly describe the powerful effects of the best pillow ever, while being all smug about how i got to use it. and then promise that everyone else will get to take turns because i am a good moth. Orluthe Chokorov: "Wow, that's... could I try that next time?" Saelhen du Fishercrown: "It was adorable, you realize." "You're like a cloud who's gotten attached to another, puffier cloud." Oyobi Yamatake: "I don't sleep, but that sounds great for you!"

Saelhen, meanwhile, finds in a drawer ~5gp worth of jewelry, and... a rug. Which jumps out, unfurls itself on the floor, and beckons with a tassel to stand on it. Saelhen is by no means willing to fall for whatever trap this is, but Looseleaf...

Looseleaf: If you're not stepping on the obvious flying carpet, Looseleaf will.

But... it's not a flying carpet. It seems to just be a normal carpet, which wants to be stood on more than usual. That's... probably fine, right? Yeah. They opt to take it with them as a pet, because why not?

Looseleaf: "I will name my new pillow Cloudberry, and our new carpet friend Tasselhoff," Looseleaf declares.

They also notice that there's a secret door in the room- it's in the central pillar of the tower, and opens up into a hollow chamber that seems to span the height of the tower. From the inside, with Looseleaf's darkvision, they can spot additional secret doors hidden on the landings to each of the other floors, which were simply missed earlier. There's no obvious way to traverse this shaft, but they keep it in mind. They also keep in mind that there appears to be a basement of the tower, which they didn't notice earlier.

That squared away, the party heads up to the sixth and final floor of the tower.

Benedict I. (GM): This room is... It's large and round, like you might expect, with vaulted ceilings held up by wooden beams built into the central pillar. Right by the stairs is what appears to be a large furnace, with multiple compartments for burning different things. Looseleaf: oh, this isn't the roof. for some reason i was imagining this was the roof itself. i guess the roof is just, like, generic wizard tower shingles? Benedict I. (GM): The roof is sloped and shingled- you can tell there wasn't much up there, and that this appears to be all there is to the interior- no undiscovered attic. There is a large table to the left, a work desk of some description. The main thing of note on that desk- besides a bunch of papers you can't read from here- is a collection of colorful glass bottles with little glowing motes of light inside. There is a very comfy-looking chair by the desk, between the two windows, with a humanoid figure slouched in it. Motionless. Looseleaf: looseleaf would immediately be convinced that these glowing jars are some form of soul-jar- ah, that's probably our wizard Saelhen du Fishercrown: does it look like a corpse? Benedict I. (GM): To the south of you, there's a sort of nice living-room-type area with a rug and two large sofas, which seem excited to have guests. Oh, yeah, looks like a corpse, though you can't tell from this distance for sure. Probably, though. Not visibly breathing. To the very south of the room seems to be... Some sort of sloped basin, sloped down towards drains set into the central pillar. The basin is splashed all over with bloodstains of varying sizes. There is, by the basin, a very large section of the wall and windows that has been smashed open, and rubble and glass has been swept to one side in a pile by the stairs.

The body, on closer inspection, is in fact a corpse. It's not hard to identify him as the wizard who owns the tower, by his age and attire- and it's not hard to identify how he died, by the characteristic pattern of stab wounds in his chest.

The papers on the desk, meanwhile, contain extensive notes on different humanoid nervous systems and their pain responses, much of which is kind of indecipherable just because no one in the party is a neurobiologist. Plus some stuff on various magical interventions and diagrams thereof, which are likewise kind of tough to make sense of. And they're all... about a year old, representing about a month's worth of research. Apparently the archived research is kept somewhere else.

The glowy bottles, as far as they can tell, do some sort of magic with colored light, but the party doesn't experiment with them- they conclude pretty quickly that they have something to do with the nightly magical lightshows visible from outside the tower.

Looseleaf: "So, yeah, this guy definitely died a year ago when he got stabbed with his own four-pronged petard, and since then someone else has been going around and using the petard to assassinate people in Barley," Looseleaf concludes.

Before they do anything else... the couches approach, menacingly. Saelhen volunteers Oyobi as a guinea pig for the "is it safe to sit on the couches", theory- and luckily, that does appear to be the case. The couch she sits on squirms in contentment, much like the rug from earlier.

The other couch flies into a jealous rage and charges.

Quickly enough, Saelhen jumps onto the other couch, sating its sitlust for the time being. So, that potential hazard is nipped in the bud.

Looseleaf gets a 20 on her investigation roll to look around the room, meanwhile. With that, she's able to note that the bloodstains in the basin vary in age, some of them as fresh as a couple weeks old. She also notices there's not much splatter- as if the sources of the bloodstains weren't killed here. Her animism, applied to the floor stones, tells her the same- no echoes of death in the basin.

Also...

Next time: clearing out the rest of the tower!

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