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— Rainer Maria Rilke, Were You Not Always Distracted

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🍓 @rubiesintherough asked: 🍓 🍓 “Sorry for acting so strange and irregular. It will happen again.” ( howl ) 🍓

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Aku pressed her lips together in a tight partial smile so as to avoid beaming at him like an idiot, "Oh, that's alright... Everyone's... Uh, a little weird. In their own way."

She was trying not to talk too much at all, knowing full well that the staff had a schedule here and he really didn't have the time for idle chatter. How she had managed to find any time or even the money to join a book signing was well beyond her at this point. Maybe she would have to cut back on lunch for a few days... But it would be entirely worth it when she had a signed copy of one of Howl's books. She considered herself more of a fan of high fantasy than of historical fiction, but someone had passed one of his books to her one time and she'd been hooked ever since. It wasn't the accuracy of everything that really got her, though. Characterization and the humanizing elements of it all were really what had drug her into this world.

And she knew she had to look strange, standing there in the midst of all of these history buffs and conspiracy fans with her Gatito ita bag packed to the brim with CAT pins and Mr. Mew keychains from Gatto Nero. Wearing street clothes and knowing absolutely nothing about history besides what she was taught in school and the occasional fun fact she found on social media, if it was even true. She had a mild interest in it, but she did feel severely out of place in this setting. Like she didn't belong here...

But that wasn't anything new.

She almost wondered if he'd pointed out his own oddity to help her feel better. She was sure she must have looked as pale as a sheet right now.

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🍓 @rubiesintherough asked: 🍓 🍓 “You’re not a monster.” ( wraith ) 🍓

Monster Muses Prompts

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Aku smiled softly, her eyes dipping down and turning distant, "Oh, you. You shouldn't say that. I... appreciate that you are no longer... quite so wary of me, but... I am a monster... I have... done so much harm. I can't remember it, but I know it was me... I don't like hurting people. I don't..."

She didn't have any memory of the act, but the aftermath was another story altogether. What would start as a wonderful dream, a beautiful visit, would black out and suddenly become a nightmare. How many times had she woken up to find blood on her hands and just a couple of guests left if any at all? How many times had she found remains in her meadow or in the caverns below? Shrines to her destruction? She couldn't stand it. Couldn't stand even thinking about it. Any of the times she had been torn apart herself had never been enough to make up for opening her eyes to the sight of blood.

"I'm no better than anyone you distrust, but... I don't want to be that way..." she said softly.

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{It is a tradition that as soon as I get into a new fandom I must create a version of Aku that fits that fandom but.}

{CoD? I don't know man. Aku, in forms of soldiers and warriors like in Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, she's got some skill. I don't have a problem viewing her as a battler. But sometimes when I look at her in terms of where she stands in a fandom, I can only see her as a civilian. Naruto? She's a kunoichi. Zelda? She's a shopkeeper. She's just a regular girl. And when it comes to really modern settings like CoD, I. Just see a regular girl.}

{Except, for all of it's elaborate setup, Call of Duty doesn't really have space for civilians. They really don't come up all that often, for obvious reasons. It would be really hard to justify making a CoD verse for Aku in which she is just a normal person hanging out in her own city or whatever.}

{When I think about writing Aku for that particular fandom, my mind immediately goes to, "Well, I should probably just use the spirit." But I don't know. This isn't a magical world and just because she can exist in these places doesn't mean they can write with a magical being.}

{Hm. I'll have to sit on this one a while.}

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Aku physically bobbed down when he chastised her, looking a little like she expected him to hit her. But she rebounded quickly, nodding eagerly to indicate that she understood as soon as he finished. She might have felt like she was being torn apart at the seams inside her mind, but she had long since taught herself that these sorts of things were often not nearly as serious as they felt initially, and she just needed to let those feelings pass by and it would all be okay.

"I understand completely," she affirmed verbally this time. "I really didn't realize I was going that fast, even if I was in a hurry. I'll be sure to slow down from now one. I don't-- uh, I don't wanna hurt anyone. I'm... I'm really sorry."

The last sentence stated with a more muted tone, an apology with as much sincerity as she could muster, lest she seem like she wasn't being genuine about it. She absolutely couldn't leave this spot until she knew the conductor could be assured in her behavior. She was quick to recover from scary situations, but being on someone's bad side was something she absolutely could not let happen.

And then her train left the station.

Her head snapped to the side with wide eyes and a terrified grin as she watched it leave her behind. It wouldn't have been so bad if she hadn't already paid for the ticket, but...

"Ah..."

He blinked, the confusion on her face seeming to baffle him in return. A more understanding look reached his eyes as she explained that she was going to be late and he internally battled himself on whether or not he should simply let her be, not wanting to delay her any further. She still shouldn't have been running though, and certainly not this close to the subway platform. Emmet decided to double down, dreading the possibility of coming across as fickle ever so slightly more than the alternative.

"Safety guidelines." He would, at least, do his best to keep his rebuke short and concise. "You shouldn't run this close to the tracks. Much better to be late than to risk an accident." Very serious nodding. "If you are worried about not reaching your destination on time I might be able to offer some assistance." He seemed to switch from serious and reprimanding to warm and cheery within a matter of seconds. "Where are you headed?" He asked, already reaching for an express pass from inside his coat.

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🍓 @rubiesintherough asked: 🍓 🍓 "don’t tell him what you want. he’s a liar." ( joey ) 🍓

Elf Prompts

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"Um... I appreciate the warning, but... I. Don't know you, either..."

Honestly, she was terrified of both individuals. One of them was coming on far too strong for her liking and the other just... Felt very wrong. She couldn't explain that one aside from the fact that he made her uncomfortable.

She had known from the very beginning that coming to this mixer was a bad idea. She didn't like anyone. She didn't want to be liked by anyone. Everyone at her workplace was scary and she wanted to be left alone. But no one liked the fact that she was such a recluse, and everyone expected better out of her going forward. So she had gone along just to keep everyone satisfied. And of course there were a lot of people drinking, and of course there were people she didn't know. And of course, of course, there was bound to be someone wander up to her even though she knew for a fact she had looks that could break mirrors and not an ounce of a personality anyone would actually want anything to do with her. So it was quite obvious to her that this stranger was making empty promises. Of course he was. He was really only there for one thing.

And the other stranger, one that kind of looked like a tourist anyway, was probably at least marginally in the same boat. He wasn't here to make friends. Why would he be? Why would he just approach a mixer he wasn't part of to converse with her and warn her that the obvious drunk guy that clearly only wanted one thing was indeed just some drunk guy that was making empty promises? Why do that?

This was the absolute worst case scenario, given her social anxiety.

"I wasn't... I wasn't gonna say anything to him... so..."

How did she follow this up...?

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It took a bit for Aku to calm down enough to actually be decipherable, but when she felt her body unwinding under her skin, the soothing chill of aftershocks moving over her. The aftermath of a good cry like this was always a little upsetting, feeling like she didn't have any blood or like she's just run a marathon, but she was still happy. She was still so happy. She was almost ready to believe that it couldn't be real, but she was almost certain it was.

"Th-thank you... So much," Aku gasped softly, gently wiping her tears away from her eyes. "I... You... I-I'm sorry that-- that I, uh, that I freaked out like that... I just-- it-- I... Mm... I'm okay. P-promise. I'm... I'm ready... Now..."

She hated how much she was tripping over her own tongue. She was marginally embarrassed, to have acted out like this in front of Uzuki and Kariya. She could only imagine how embarrassed Tsubasa must have been that her friend was bawling in front of everyone like that.

But Tsubasa was so kind... She was so kind and she never made Aku feel bad about her panic or her fears or her pain...

Tsubasa returns the hug, hugging her friend tightly. How long had it been since anyone did anything nice for Aku like this? Had anyone ever done anything like this for her?

"You're welcome," she smiles, not breaking the hug until Aku decides it's time.

Uzuki can't help but let out a sigh of relief, causing Kariya to chuckle.

"All worked up for nothin', girl," he smiles, a gentle kiss on her cheek while the two friends weren't looking.

"You're one of my best friends, and my other two best friends like you a lot too," Tsubasa giggles. "So we wanted to do something special for you. And whenever you're feeling up to it, we've got cake and presents for you."

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{I didn't get to stay on here as much as I wanted to, so Aku birthday ended up getting neglected a bit. But please feel free to send her anything! I'll carry out any asks or anything I get until those are all wrapped up. (: }

{All verses are also open, since they all share the same birthday.}

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🍓 @rubiesintherough asked: 🍓

🍓 send me ‘ 😟 ’ for my muse to admit what’s stressing them out the most atm 🍓

What's Stressing My Muse

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"What's stressing me out...? Well... I guess just... I am very lonely. But I am also very afraid of everyone. And I fantasize too much about not being lonely. And I'm too afraid of my own front door. And I'm just a mess. Just a mess. Not good to be anyone's friend, or family, or anything."

Aku sighs softly and pulls her knees up to her chest. It was probably better this way anyway...

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Nikita Gill, from Fierce Fairytales Poems & Stories to Stir Your Soul; "Gretel After Hansel," (edited)

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Aku nodded and pushed her arms out, drawing herself in against Tsubasa for a hug. She didn't have any other way to express her happiness, her gratitude. To think that someone actually thought of her. That someone woke up in the morning, remembered that it was her birthday, and chose to do something for her. She could have never imagined such a thing before. It was a feat even she couldn't accomplish.

"Tha-- than-- hucgh..." She struggled, choked on the lump lodged squarely in her throat. Just this. If she could only get just this out... "th... Nk yyyou..."

God, had that even been understandable? Did she know? Did she get what Aku was trying to say? She didn't know. She couldn't do any better than that. She just turned her head and cried into her friend's shoulder.

Tsubasa was concerned, but she trusted her friend. She trusted that if something was wrong, Aku would indicate it to her in some way. She glances over to Uzuki and Kariya, and she can just tell that Uzuki is internally panicking, thinking she's upset the poor girl, about to try to apologize. But Tsubasa gives the slightest shake of her head. Just wait, okay?

Kariya puts a hand on Uzuki's shoulder to try to calm her, letting Tsubasa handle this.

"...You okay, Aku?" she quietly asks, still a gentle smile on her face. She holds her hand out to her, offering some reassurance. Although she wants to just give her dear friend a hug, she's taking small steps, not wanting to spook her. "You can take all the time you need, okay? We're all here for you."

Uzuki and Kariya simply nod in agreement, both gently smiling, even if Uzuki's expression was noticeably nervous.

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🍓 @lollipopsandgunshots asked: 🍓

🍓 Tsubasa had invited Aku over to Uzuki and Kariya's apartment. She knew that her own apartment would be more familiar, but her friends' apartment was just so much nicer, there was more room, it was a better place for a celebration.

The trio waited, Tsubasa anxious until the moment her friend arrived. But once Aku was there, she smiled brightly at her.

"Happy birthday, Aku!" she greeted her, and Uzuki and Kariya followed suit.

"Happy birthday," the couple both smiled.

There was a cake waiting for her - lovingly made by the Reaper couple - and a small pile of presents from the trio. 🍓

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Aku had come to the apartment a ball of nerves. She had had a wonderful the time the last time they were all together, even if she was nervous, but she still wasn't entirely comfortable. But she'd had a polite smile as she came in, ready to just stay out of the way as much as possible. She had been entirely unprepared for any surprises, and in fact she'd already forgotten it was even her birthday several times already. She felt like her soul had been squeezed through a vice over the course of the workweek, and honestly she had only agreed to this event because she cared so much for Tsubasa's happiness .

But when they all told her happy birthday, and she saw the cake and the presents and all of the hard work that had gone into making up a surprise for her, it touched her in a place in her heart she hadn't felt for years. For a moment, she remembered an evening when she was very small, one of the only birthdays her parents had ever been apart of, and how happy she had been surrounded by their loving arms.

And, standing there in the threshold, tears began to silently flow down her face, her jaw locked tightly shut as she stared at the display before her. Not a single sound uttered from her lips, she just began to shake as she cried, and it was all she could do to raise her hands to hug her own arms, trying desperately to still herself. Internally she was panicking, worried that she might have given the impression she was upset about this, that these weren't tears of happiness. But she couldn't speak. Throat tight and jaw melded into the upper part of her skull, she couldn't speak.

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🍓 @ionozoned asked: 🍓

🍓 "What the hell's going on?" (i think mainverse aku would be fun here <3) 🍓

Crusher-P Starters

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The vibrant green blossomed around Iono... Perhaps like a nightmare, given the vast emptiness. The being before her chuckled softly. So much chaos read in this one. But surprise and fear was different, and Aku wanted to make sure one didn't melt into the other. Her ears picked up a bit, a practiced speech already prepared in her mind.

"You might have gotten lost in one of my gates," Aku said softly, bending forward a bit to make herself seem even smaller than she already was. "But that's okay. The door is right behind you, so you can leave whenever you want. You're also free to just relax here a while, if you'd like. And explore. That's fine, too. If you need anything, I'll try to do what I can to help."

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🍎  ｡:*• ─ FUNNY BIRTHDAY SENTENCE STARTERS.    ›    ( a compilation of funny quotes taken from various birthday cards.  feel free to adjust them to better fit your muses !  )

it’s my muse’s birthday !  what would yours say to them ?

1.     ❝ Congrats on not being dead yet ! ❞ 2.     ❝ One year closer to granny panties ! ❞ 3.     ❝ Free cake !  I mean, happy birthday ! ❞ 4.     ❝ I’ll always be younger than you. Ha ha ! ❞ 5.     ❝ In whiskey years, you just got more delicious ! ❞ 6.     ❝ For the record, you’re not old. You’re a classic ! ❞ 7.     ❝ A late birthday card is better than a late period ! ❞ 8.     ❝ Candles aren’t the only thing getting blown tonight ! ❞ 9.     ❝ Happy anniversary of your umbilical cord separation ! ❞ 10.   ❝ Another 365 days since you fell out of a vagina. Hooray ! ❞ 11.   ❝ This is an annual reminder that I’m super glad you were born ! ❞ 12.   ❝ The older you get, the better you get !  Unless you’re a banana… ❞ 13.   ❝ I’m really glad your parents had unprotected sex !  Happy birthday ! ❞ 14.   ❝ Today we celebrate the only time you won a race. Happy birthday ! ❞ 15.   ❝ I’m glad you were born, my life would be pretty boring without you ! ❞ 16.   ❝ Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you. ❞ 17.   ❝ Happy birthday to the love of my life, and the biggest pain in my ass. ❞ 18.   ❝ I wanted to give you something amazing, but I didn’t fit in the gift bag. ❞ 19.   ❝ Thanks for being born !  It’s a great excuse for us to get drunk and eat cake ! ❞ 20.   ❝ I wish you happy birthday with all my butt !  I’d say heart, but my butt is bigger. ❞ 21.   ❝ You suck… at aging !  Can you at least try to look older ? Happy birthday, anyway ! ❞ 22.   ❝ Happy birthday !  We’ve been through a lot together, and most of it was your fault ! ❞ 23.   ❝ Let’s celebrate your birthday the way you came into this world — naked and screaming ! ❞ 24.   ❝ Birthdays are good for your health. Studies show that people who have more birthdays live the longest ! ❞ 25.   ❝ Happy birthday to the funniest, prettiest, classiest bitch I know… other than myself, of course ! ❞ 26.   ❝ Happy birthday !  Always remember that if you fall, I’ll be there to pick you up… after I finish laughing, of course ! ❞ 27.   ❝ Happy birthday to the smartest, funniest and most beautiful person in the world !  Wait, did I say “to” ?  I meant “from” ! ❞ 28.   ❝ This is not a birthday card !  Because if it was, then it would be late. But it’s not a birthday card, so it’s not late ! ❞ 29.   ❝ I think me being your [friend/girlfriend/boyfriend/etc…] is enough of a birthday gift. You’re welcome ! ❞ 30.   ❝ Good things take time, just like me remembering your birthday. Happy belated birthday ! ❞ 31.   ❝ I didn’t get you anything, but I thought about it. They say it’s the thought that counts ! Happy birthday ! ❞ 32.   ❝ I wanted to send you something sexy, but the postman told me to get out of the mailbox… anyway, happy birthday ! ❞ 33.   ❝ Happy birthday to a [brother/boyfriend/husband/etc…] that has the world’s greatest [sister/girlfriend/wife/etc…] !  You are so lucky ! ❞ 34.   ❝ There’s two things to remember on your birthday. First, forget the past, because you can’t change it ;  second, forget the present — I didn’t buy you one. ❞ 35.   ❝ For your birthday I wanted to give you something that was both funny and charming, but then I remembered you already have me in your life. ❞

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𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂 — send 🎂 for my muse's reaction to yours giving them a birthday gift/cake (specify gift if you wish).

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Hi 👋

Could you make some birthday promts?

Thank you

— “you remembered?!”¹ “what kind of question is that? of course i did!”²

— “okay, close your eyes and i’ll give you your present.”

— “i’m warning you now, if at any stage today i walk into a party of any kind i’m turning around and leaving.”

— “come on, blow out your candles!”

— “god, i’m really starting to feel old.”

— “thank you so much. for all of this.”

— “shush, i don’t want to hear it. you deserve all of this and more, so don’t you dare try and convince yourself or me otherwise.”

— “it’s your day! you have to have some idea of how you want to spend it.”

— “would you believe me if i said i just want to spend the day with you?”

— “a candlelit picnic on the beach? have i swallowed a romance novel? wait- have you?!”

— “oh god, are you crying? please don’t cry, i didn’t think the gift was that bad- “

— “i’ve never eaten so much cake in my life.”

— “this is the best present i could’ve ever asked for.”

— “come on, it’s your birthday! you can party as hard or as little as you like.”

— “is it too late for a birthday kiss?”

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👻୧‿︵‿︵ happy birthday sentence starters | a collection of sentence starters for muses that are celebrating their birthday.

❝ Happy birthday! ❞

❝ SURPRISE! ❞

❝ Is there birthday cake? ❞

❝ I brought you cake! ❞

❝ Cupcakes are an equal substitution for cake, right? ❞

❝ Make a wish. ❞

❝ Here's your present. ❞

❝ Do you want to open your gift now or later? ❞

❝ I didn't have money to buy you a gift. ❞

❝ Congratulations, you're a year closer to death. ❞

❝ How old are you turning again? ❞

❝ I think I ran out of candles. ❞

❝ These candles aren't hazardous, right? ❞

❝ I'm taking you out for your birthday. ❞

❝ Where do you want to go for your birthday? ❞

❝ Just me and you today. Anything you want to do. ❞

❝ Don't be such a party pooper. ❞

❝ You ruined the surprise! ❞

❝ I'm your birthday present. ❞

❝ Do you feel older? ❞

❝ Why don't you like celebrating your birthday? ❞

❝ I didn't know it was your birthday. ❞

❝ Why are you celebrating your birthday alone? ❞

❝ You don't have to celebrate alone this year. ❞

❝ It's your surprise party! ❞

❝ I wanted to make this birthday special for you. ❞