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The Swan Maidens by Walter Crane

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We couldn't find the can opener at work so I just had to use wire cutters to open this can of potatoes while my hands were tremoring and my coworker was laughing at me

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some xingqius that i like

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100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”

For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words). 

1. Neutral Tags 

Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags: 

Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.

2. Questioning Tags 

Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:

Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.

3. Emotive Tags 

Emotional dialogue tags:

Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.

4. Descriptive Tags 

Insightful, tonal dialogue tags: 

Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.

5. Action-Oriented Tags 

Movement-based dialogue tags: 

Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.

6. Conflict Tags 

Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:

Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.

7. Agreement Tags 

Understanding, compliant dialogue tags: 

Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.

8. Disagreement Tags 

Resistant, defiant dialogue tags: 

Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.

9. Confused Tags 

Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:

Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.

10. Surprise Tags

Shock-inducing dialogue tags:

Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.

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Also, to add to what I mean by the glowing eyes

Headcanons Mutual came up with

Ryoji smells like almonds/Cyanide (Cyanide is a byproduct of metabolism and is found in dead bodies naturally)

Makoto LOVES music. Prolly an audiophile

Ryoji's scarf is so incredibly soft for something that holds its shape.

his eyes glow faintly blue in the dark (pitch-black), but you'll only see the irises.

the two little bits are stubborn shits that only go down when drenched. but when they're semi-dry, they perk right back.

he knows EXACTLY what happens at each crime scene and could reenact it to the finest detail bc god of death

he hates crime scenes because he's supposed to be the god of PAINLESS death

Nyx smells like carrots (Water Hemlock)

Ryoji can see in the dark perfectly.

Sometimes, Ryoji sleeps with his arms crossed like he's in a casket

prolly uses his scarf as a makeshift eyemask while sleeping

btw, these were made by @constancium

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oh i didn't know it was already answered- ALSO DAMN THE ARTTTTT /POS

He summons himself!!!!!! Do you think he ever just says Thanatos purely for the sake of "cmon, me, you can do this, we'll be fine-" /j

killing the reaper

bonus doodle

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Sad bug Ryoji, more to the list of doodles I've made on him, it's gonna get out of hand lmao

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Okay but like I NEED PLAYABLE RYOJI, ID KILL TO HAVE HIM AS A PARTY MEMBER

brings up the question of what's a persona's persona, and how would he summon it??

Say he doesn't need a persona, does the mf just transform and beat the shit out of an enemy? Does he still summon himself the same way as a person? Does he just throw out a poke ball and say "Ryoji, Go!" And run through a poorly made cloud of smoke as himself with a poorly made Thanatos mask on?

Say he needs a different persona for some reason, would it be Thanatos?? Would it be a different death persona? Would him being Thanatos cause some issues with control over it? Would his persona be like "mf, I ain't taking orders from another persona" like a Pokemon with too high of a level to reliably use?

SO MANY QUESTIONS, BUT I DONT CARE, I WANT PLAYABLE RYOJI, MY CHILD

killing the reaper

bonus doodle

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oh this is PERFECT

Midnight Migraine - submitted by artisticallygay

#0D0123 #77E7FD #F314CC #FDF861 13012D

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The more I draw him the more I think it would be SO fun to cosplay as Thanatos

Like imagine the cool maskkkk-

OR THE WINGS!!! can't say I'd be thrilled by the fullbody leather outfit /j

I got my mutual obsessed with ryoji lmao

She made more doodles of thanatos

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I know I've drawn this joke before but its so them

vv Original vv

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Man I'm so used to other social medias and bots that when someone follows me, I immediately question if it's a real person or not, and I find that sad :( I get so excited bc yippee!! Person follows me, they are interested in whatever nonsense I have? Nice!! Time to see what they pos- oh, bot :(

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Such a silly guy :D kinda fun to draw :)

I AM SHOWING OFF MY MUTUAL'S RYOJI DRAWING!

She did this on green paper, but somehow it turned out white

just look at him! @constancium doodled my blorbo!

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Headcanons Mutual came up with

Ryoji smells like almonds/Cyanide (Cyanide is a byproduct of metabolism and is found in dead bodies naturally)

Makoto LOVES music. Prolly an audiophile

Ryoji's scarf is so incredibly soft for something that holds its shape.

his eyes glow faintly blue in the dark (pitch-black), but you'll only see the irises.

the two little bits are stubborn shits that only go down when drenched. but when they're semi-dry, they perk right back.

he knows EXACTLY what happens at each crime scene and could reenact it to the finest detail bc god of death

he hates crime scenes because he's supposed to be the god of PAINLESS death

Nyx smells like carrots (Water Hemlock)

Ryoji can see in the dark perfectly.

Sometimes, Ryoji sleeps with his arms crossed like he's in a casket

prolly uses his scarf as a makeshift eyemask while sleeping

btw, these were made by @constancium

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