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Work title: Promise of Wildflowers Chapters: 1 (complete) Series: The Fireside Chronicles (story 6 in the series) Fandom: The Last Kingdom Rating: General Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Uhtred, Mildrith Summary: Bound by an arranged marriage, Uhtred's restless heart and Mildrith's quiet devotion collide. But in the struggle, wildflowers bloom, hinting at the possibility of love and peace.

Mildrith shook her head. “Trouble doesn’t knock politely. And no blade’s sharp enough to cut through the unknown.”

He chuckled at her wise words. “Have you been hiding a scholarly wit from me, wife?”

She met his gaze with humor glinting in her eyes. “Maybe so,” she replied, wiping her hands on her apron. “Or maybe you’ve been too preoccupied to notice.” She set a hot bowl of honey porridge before him.

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Work title: The Stillness Before Dawn Chapters: 1 (complete) Series: The Fireside Chronicles Fandom: The Last Kingdom Rating: General Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Uhtred, Alfred, Leofric, Iseult, Beocca Summary: As morning breaks and battle looms on the horizon, Alfred confronts his doubts, drawing strength from Uhtred’s presence.

Alfred pressed his lips into a thin line, his eyes dark and searching. “What do you do with it, Uhtred?” he asked. “How does a man carry something that only grows heavier with every step?”

Uhtred shifted his stance, the crunch of frost underfoot breaking the silence. “You bear it,” he replied. “Not because it is easy, but because others look to you to stand tall when they can’t.”

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Work title: Splinters in the River Chapters: 2/? - The Pieces We Keep Series: Essence of Powder Fandom: Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon) Rating: Teen and Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Silco, Jinx, Powder Summary: After events at the River, Powder follows Jinx and Silco home.

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Work title: Splinters in the River Chapters: 1/? - Splintered Souls Series: Essence of Powder Fandom: Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon) Rating: Teen and Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Silco, Jinx, Powder Summary: What really happened that day with Jinx and Silco at the river.

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Work title: Before The Crown Chapters: 1 (Complete) Fandom: The Last Kingdom Rating: General Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Uhtred and Alfred Summary: Changes are on the horizon, making Uhtred restless, so he challenges Alfred to something that doesn't go how Uhtred intends.

Uhtred scoffed, crossing his arms as he leaned against the desk. “What good are maps and scrolls against an army?”

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Work title: Bound by Choice Chapters: 1 (Complete) Fandom: The Last Kingdom Rating: General Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Uhtred and Alfred Summary: In the marshes, Uhtred and Alfred share a fireside conversation, confronting the burdens of the past and the uncertainty of their future.

“It matters to me,” Alfred said softly, adjusting his posture. “It matters to what I believe.”

“What do you believe?” Uhtred asked. “Do you believe that your God has abandoned you because you accepted help from a pagan? Because you allowed pagan magic to save your son?”

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Work title: Winter Illness Chapters: 1 (Complete) Fandom: The Last Kingdom Rating: General Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Uhtred, Alfred, Finan, Beocca, Aelswith Summary: While Uhtred and Finan visit Wessex during winter, Uhtred becomes very ill and Alfred is worried.

“Father Beocca,” Alfred greeted, setting his work aside. “What is the matter?”

“Apologies for interrupting, my Lord…” Beocca hesitated. “It’s about Uhtred.”

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Work title: Whispers of the Sea Chapters: 1 (Complete) Fandom: The Last Kingdom Rating: General/Teen Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Uhtred, Alfred, Finan Summary: As Uhtred endures captivity, he clings to moments of connection. Through whispered conversations with Alfred, he rediscovers the bonds that tether him to the living.

“I’m not sure I can bear this burden anymore,” Uhtred muttered, his head dropping lower. His eyes fluttered shut, and his lips moved, continuing the conversation in silence.

Finan watched him, then spoke up, trying to bring him back to reality. “You know, Osbert, if this Alfred is half the man he seems to be, he wouldn't want to see you like this. Talkin’ to thin air and lookin’ like a ghost yourself.”

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Happy Pride!

Every pride, you must reblog this. No exceptions

I love that four different people on my feed scheduled this joyous person to reblog by 8am on June 1. I look forward to seeing this a dozen more times today.

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It was a process that took several years, but more often than not I don’t like people very much. I’m not rude at them, of course. I’m as pleasant as manners and politeness may dictate, but geez, I just don’t have the patience or the stomach for being in the presence of mean people or obnoxious groups anymore.

I don’t assume that everyone is a good person because they aren’t.

I’ve reached a point where if someone is a creeper, I stay away. If they are closed-minded and ignorant, I stay away. If they are drama-mongering drama flouncers, no thank you. If I see them screaming at and slapping their children in stores or kicking someone’s car because a parking space they wanted was taken …I mean, seriously? Something isn’t right there.

My tipping point is … life.

I’m tired of people shooting up schools, abusing and killing their families. The mega-thieving corporations are cruel and tiresome. The disgusting government rulers couldn’t care less if the taxes take a third or more of your paycheck.

Why would I wish to hang around with people like that? They are off my radar.

I’d rather snuggle with my adorable INTJ and my kitties in front of the fire. I’d rather stay home and read while fixing up my home. Honestly, most of the planet can take a flying leap for all I care. They may have their own reasons, excuses, and stories behind why they do what they do, and that’s all good. 💗💗

Yes, I do have a loving heart. I just have no need for crap in my life anymore. I know what I like and what I don’t like. And what I don’t like are most of humanity. I guess I’m not a floofy-poof INFP? *shrugs*

As much as I’d like to, I can’t save this world. I’ve helped some and I still do. Yet I’ve been so much happier and at peace since I’ve made the choice to cut out that toxicity and negativity from my environment. My depression has lifted and I’m enjoying life more than I ever have.

So, withdrawing from humanity was a healthy choice for me. 😊

Thanks for the question! 🌼🌼

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Absolutely!

One of an INFP’s traits - loves to ponder limitless possibilities. This means whenever an idea, person, or situation enters their horizon, an INFP will usually dwell, daydream, and imagine what it all might mean for them and the universe.

This tendency to read between the lines and dig into hidden meanings comes naturally for this inner-pondering type.

Have you ever watched a story on the screen and imagined all the potential paths the plot could take? Or glanced at a person at the bus stop and come up with interesting tales behind who they are and what their journey is?

I’ve taken this a step further if I’ve felt that someone might be potentially dangerous. Because you never know what unseen intentions lurk out there on this world.

I’m also good at noticing details, when things are moved in a room, and filling in the blanks when someone intentionally leaves information out while they’re talking. My thoughts instinctually pick up cues and body language pretty well from people. I may not always know the reason why someone is questionable in the moment, but I always pay attention when I get a tingly spidey-sense. 🕸

When I’m watching a mystery, I have to force myself not to think too hard because I hate figuring out the ending and ruining the surprise. It doesn’t really bother me too much. But what’s the fun in reading or watching a story if you can usually guess the ending? 😩

Anyway, INFPs can definitely be detective-minded. It’s kind of a natural trait and many probably don’t even realize they’re doing it.

Thanks for the question! 😊

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I don’t consider myself “normal” by Society’s standards

Here’s a list of things that would make me seem normal (not that these apply to me)

Married to or dating someone of the opposite physical gender

Belonging to a religion or at least taking in a service during a holiday

Doing whatever it takes to fit in

500+ friends on social media

Accepting all news reports as truth

Spending more time out of the home than in

Talking with everyone I meet

Accepting routines

In a relationship with someone who makes me unhappy

Taking part in at least one social event a week

Following the money trail to true happiness

Working at a job I hate

Never questioning authority

Involved with all the new fads

Knows all the latest Hollywood gossip

Happy to be blissfully ignorant

Conforming without hesitation

Accepts a belief or statement because everyone else does

Always looking a person in the eye while talking to them

Considering myself a patriot of the country I live in

Basically, I’d appear normal if my behavior didn’t attract any attention that made me seem ‘weird’.

I’d be like everyone else.

*shivers* No thank you. I like my unnormal, weird self. 😋

Thanks for the question. 🍵

Related question- Are INFP rebels? If so, what makes them rebel?

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I love using MBTI profiles with my characters. I don’t necessarily need to match their behavior exactly to the Type I’ve chosen for them, because personality is fluid. But it’s so much fun to imagine what my character would do if I changed their personality.

Let’s say I’m wondering how one of my characters would respond to a particularly stressful situation and I know they’re an INFP. Well, I definitely know they’re an Introverted Feeler, so that would rule out a ton of possibilities right there. Instead of being loud and reactive, maybe they’d turn inward and dwell on the problem before responding.

I use MBTI descriptions not because I can’t imagine my own ideas for them, but it helps me to keep track of what they would and wouldn’t do or say in spontaneous scenes. And if I attach a different Type to each of my characters it keeps them from looking too much alike.

It’s part of the background creation I love putting together for my stories. 😄

Thanks for the question! 😊

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Sure. I believe that.

There’s at least Severe and Minor agoraphobia.

Severe would be agoraphobia that lasts for years or even someone’s entire life.

Minor would be agoraphobia that lasts a short time or randomly comes and goes.

I also believe there are varying levels within the Severe category.

For instance, if there were actual categories like Severe and Minor, I’d be in the Severe category.

Yet, the intensity can vary. I’m not always experiencing an anxiety attack when I walk out the door - or at least a visible one. Perhaps, 1 time out of 3 attempts I can get out there without the strong need to turn around and lock the door.

Usually, I dwell on an appointment for days beforehand. I’ll envision possible conversations, how I might answer potential questions, make a list of what I could wear and what I need to bring with me, and the route I’ll take to reach my destination.

Sometimes that can help me walk out the door and accomplish my goal.

Other days, even if I try to prepare, the anxiety will be too overwhelming and I’ll need to cancel or reschedule.

Or if the appointment is important and I can’t cancel, sometimes what happens is I’ll get landed with a heavy dose of derealization, which slows down a lot of the world around me. Derealization may make it easier to endure leaving home, but it’s a super struggle to remain in the present while it’s happening.

I’ve had people comment to me “oh, you must be getting better at going out, huh?” While I’m constantly reminding myself to focus on my goal and the anxiety might be swallowing me alive.

And I’m thinking, ‘my agoraphobia isn’t going away just because I happen to have a confident day or am able to hide it better than usual’. It also leaves me feeling self-conscious because they pointed out something different about my behavior. Thankfully, I’m no longer around those people.

So, yes, there are levels to agoraphobia because I’ve experienced them. There shouldn’t be just one broad Agoraphobia label that assumes the experience is the same for everyone. It isn’t.

I hope this helps. Thanks for the question. 😊

Related questions- What is it like having severe agoraphobia, to the point where you are homebound? If you have agoraphobia, what might you worry about? Are there any legit methods to get a person with agoraphobia out of their house? When did your agoraphobia start? How do you deal with depersonalization or derealization? Do you remember how you felt before, and does it ever go away?

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This is one of those generalization questions that can only be answered with “no”. Because there’s no way to reach every single INFP all over the world and ask them if they are “overexcited”.

What’s being assumed here - All INFPs have emotional overexcitability or are excessively excited. That’s nice.

A better question would be: “What might cause an INFP to appear overexcited emotionally?”

Now that is a question I can attempt to answer.

I think this depends on the point of view of the person gauging the INFP’s emotions. Not that I think it’s really anyone’s business… 😜

I’m a bit touchy when it comes to someone attempting to judge how I choose to express or not express my emotions. If I’m not harming anyone, why does it matter?

If the person trying to judge my reactions dislikes emotional displays, they’ll spot a single tear and say that I’m too overexcited or exaggerating.

Just because that person is unable to feel deep emotions in the way I feel them, doesn’t mean my honest and genuine emotional response is too excitable.

I mean, you’re trying to compare emotions with the most feelie of all emotionally feelie types. It isn’t a fair comparison, since there is no comparison.

Sure, you could try to compare an average INFP’s emotional intensity to some other Feeler type while unhealthy, but that isn’t a fair comparison either. Because a healthy emotionally-driven INFP is not the same as another Type expressing intense emotions in an unhealthy manner. 😐

Emotional expression isn’t automatically unhealthy behavior.

Anyway. Back to the question.

Situations that may cause an INFP to appear overexcited emotionally

Stress, anxiety, exhaustion, fear

Being forced to do something they don’t want

Depression

Excitement over a happy event

Relief

Watching a sad movie

Feeling comfortable enough to be their true self

…really any sort of situation can create an emotional response, positive or negative.

Though usually, INFPs tend to hide away most of their emotions until later. So I feel that if you’re in the presence of an INFP broadcasting their feelings all over, then that INFP is probably not in a good place right then. They probably need a break to escape whatever situation they’re in. 😟

My answer- Ultimately, if you’re witnessing a highly-emotional INFP (unhappy, loud), the reason is probably stress. If you’re witnessing an INFP who is happy, talkative, silly, and super charming, the INFP is comfortable in your presence. There’s nothing excitable about it. 😉

I hope this helps! Thanks for the question. 🌺

Related question- How do you know when an INFP truly cares about you?

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That’s easy.

There are two ways to turn me into a scary-ass cinnamon bun. 👿

Hurt someone I love. Going back to age 9, my younger brother and I went to the same school. He was a quiet, sensitive Introvert who lived in his own world. Kids, behaving in the nasty ways they sometimes do, would tease the ever-loving crap out of him. They did it because once they pushed him too far, he’d shout at them to leave him alone, his face red and tears on his cheeks. They seemed to find this funny. 😢 Whenever I heard him, wherever I was in the school, I’d rush over. If I was indoors, I had books or folding chairs in my hands. If it was outdoors during recess I had rocks or branches. I’d charge over screaming for them to get away from my brother or I would kill them! I’d lift whatever I carried and threaten to use it until they ran off. He was the one person in my life that I would rip apart the crust of the planet to defend with my last life’s breath. Don’t ever mess with people I care about.

Continually invade my personal boundaries. If I’ve warned someone more than once, more than twice to stop poking me, getting in my face, grabbing me, or knocking a hat or bag off me - especially if they are angry… they better frikken run. I can not stand it when my boundary bubble is interfered with. The more threatened I feel, the more my fear will intermingle with anger and I will rage at someone until they keep their distance. No, I do not want to be grabbed and pulled somewhere. No, I do not appreciate your jabby finger poking me in the arm because you feel it proves your stupid point. If you can’t keep yourself to yourself I am more than willing to defend my being and possibly harm you in the process if you haven’t already buggered off in fear of my dragon rage. 😠

Those are two instances where I will turn into a scary beast in order to protect myself or someone I care about. I will not tolerate bullies and abusers of any sort attempting physical harm in my vicinity. 💗

Thanks for the question. 😌

Related questions- What angers an INFP more than anything? How do you think an INFP acts when he/she is mad? What are some good ways to piss off an INFP? What frustrates INFPs about everyone else? How does an INFP behave when completely stressed?

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I have a short list of Introvert essentials. 😊

Make a list of what you like and dislike in relation to others and try to stick to it. Such as, is it okay if someone touches your arm while they talk?

Figure out how long until your socializing energy runs dry and remember for the future. If you can only tolerate 2 hours in a group of people, then don’t push yourself too hard if it will only stress you out.

If someone oversteps your boundaries, let them know. If you don’t like it when someone sneaks up and covers your eyes from behind, say something.

Cut out people who taunt you for being an Introvert. Introversion is a personality trait. If your friends repeatedly say your quiet lifestyle is unhealthy or call you lazy, you honestly don’t need them in your life.

Thanks for the question! 🌼

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Related questions- Are most introverts familiar with the experience of being told they should be more social and outgoing? Have you ever been shamed for being an introvert, and what effects has it had on you? What do you wish more people understood about introverts?

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