#{ ooc: based this starter off of one of your wishlist items-! }

[galeforged]

starter for @mcmcntomorii​ || Bleach-focused starter call (open!)

The Wandenreich were merciless, even more so now that what remained of the Gotei 13 after the invasion found themselves in the enemy’s home territory. While the Sternritter, veritable forces of nature that they were, turned to wiping out Shinigami top brass, that did not make their own foot soldiers any less fearsome by comparison, especially those roaming in groups.

Any straggling Soul Reaper on the opposite end of these Soldat would be outnumbered and slain in moments, overwhelmed whether by blade or bow. The Wandenreich were definitely not playing fair, but alas, there was no such thing as honour or fairness in war. All that mattered was who would still be left standing after all the bloodshed, and now this one squadron cornered another hapless Shinigami. 5th Division, 3rd Seat, she was. She certainly held her own well thus far, given the number of Quincy corpses already laid at her feet, but that was the funny thing about waves: they were relentless and simply kept on coming with no signs of stopping. Any Quincy that had fallen would find itself replaced with another before long.

All right, so maybe it wasn’t so funny in this case, and it was about to be even less funny with the sight of another masked Soldat charging towards them. But unlike the ones attempting to run her down to exhaustion before finally taking her life... this one clearly wielded a zanpakutō, judging by the vortex of wind coiling around the blade.

In came running a Shinigami who was crazy enough to steal one of the enemy’s uniforms, bloodstains ruining its otherwise pristine white fabric. Wordlessly did he leap for the skies, the tornado at his side intensifying in gale force and size, outgrowing the man himself as he focused his reiatsu into it. By the time the Quincy attempting to kill Mukuro where she stood finally looked up to notice?

The storm already came crashing down onto them. There would be no mercy, and no restraint, as these men found themselves swept off their feet and flung about like ragdolls. As some flew and hit the ground while others collided hard against the walls of surrounding buildings, they all fell the same and never stood again. As for the Soldat uniform-clad Shinigami? Once it was only him and Mukuro, he removed his face mask while his back remained turned to her.

“GAH! Shit, I can hardly... breathe with this thing on...-!” Short of air and exhausted from exerting himself for so long, he took the time to catch his breath... “How the hell do these guys even manage-?!”

[nxctiphany]

HOW I RUN MY BLOG.

SPEED:    It really depends. Sometimes I’m incredibly fast and others I’m very slow. I’ve been faster lately, but that’s only because I’m ‘on-loan’ to a different department at my job currently which gives me more time to write at work (oops) and because I’ve been struggling to work up the motivation to sew over the past few months. Typically, I’m not as speedy as I have been. I tend to queue things (and I run my bigger multi exclusively on a queue, I’m working on getting this blog mainly queue-based as well) so I don’t get overwhelmed or so I don’t reply to things too quickly. 

REPLIES:   I try my best to always respond to what’s given and add something to move the thread along/to give someone something to reply to. Sometimes I worry I don’t give enough for people to respond to and then I end up just adding more. I write a lot. It does make me nervous at times (pretty much always), but I swore I would stop apologizing for the length of my replies (because honestly, if you’re following me you can clearly see how much I write on average and should be prepared for it), so I won’t. I just get excited/into what I’m doing and that’s why I end up writing a lot. Writing a lot is just me having fun/enjoying myself because I just don’t shut up haha. I don’t expect anyone to match my length. I’m really and truly not bothered if you don’t. I’m not trying to compete or anything, I’m just having fun in my little corner. 

STARTERS:    I do starter calls every so often! I’ve written a few open starters here and there, as well. I try to like starter/inbox calls when I see them on the dash unless I have a decent number of drafts at the time I see them. I do get nervous specifying muses, but I’m trying to get better at it. I’m also okay with writing starters as well. It really doesn’t bother me if someone comes to plot with me and then asks me to make the starter if it makes sense in the context of the plot. You did me the favor of reaching out, so I don’t mind making the starter. I go get a bit bummed  when I write starters for people that go unanswered (because I am a slow writer even if I reply quickly - some days it can take me hours to write a single starter so it’s sad when it goes to waste). I won’t be offended if I write you a starter that doesn’t work and you want me to change something. 

INBOX:    I love doing memes or random asks! I feel like they make for interesting interactions! I love it when people turn meme replies into threads (so never be afraid to)! I know ask formatting works again, but I like answering asks in posts since I feel like it makes it easier for people to respond to them and turn them into threads that way. So, yeah, never be afraid to send in memes or asks! If a meme is still on my blog, you’re free to send it in any point in time. I try to send memes to those I’m interacting with as well! I’d really like to get better about sending them to people I don’t actively write with, but my anxiety is really bad I won’t lie. 

SELECTIVITY:   I don’t really know? If someone seems nice, I’ll follow them? I don’t care if I know the muse or fandom, but if you seem nice and I like your writing, I’ll probably follow you? To be honest, I’m a very, very nervous person so I do struggle to follow people first. I might see someone interacting with a mutual several times before I work up the nerve to follow them. I’m very sorry, my anxiety has always been bad, but it’s gotten worse these past few months. Sometimes I’m able to go on random follow sprees others I just stare longingly at blogs I want to follow haha (heck, this often applies to mutuals with more than one blog where I’m afraid I’ll annoy you if I follow you on your other blogs and that is dumb, I know, and I’m sorry). 

WISHLIST: I have one here, but it’s old and need to be updated. I also really enjoy the Otome game style thing I have going on with a few of you that’s described here. I’m almost always open to AUs or plotting or just writing a partner’s wishlist item out with them. Odds are if there’s something you want to write, I’m willing to give it a shot! 

HONEST NOTE:     I’ve stressed this so much already, but I am a very nervous person and I have a very bad anxiety. Some days it’s worse than others, but I try my best! It can take me a long time to get truly comfortable around someone OOC (but I do prefer to speak to my partners ooc as we’re writing because it makes a bit less nervous). I know I can come off as really stiff and formal and I try not to, I’m just nervous and I don’t want to be a bother but I’d like to think I’m a pretty friendly person! I also have ADHD so I’m sometimes afraid I can be a bit much for people at times and other times I need a break (I cannot for the life of me talk ooc and write replies at the same time I am so sorry). I tend to use exclamation points a lot ooc (because I’m afraid I don’t someone will think I’m upset or something) until I’m comfy enough to just cease using punctuation ooc unless needed haha (also why I almost always use haha at fist instead of things like lol because I’m nervous, I’ll use chatspeak ooc when I’m comfy, as well). I’m always so very grateful for the people who are willing to write with me or reach out to me and everyone on my dash. I love seeing all of you around and reading about your muses even if we don’t interact. All of you are fantastic, and I hope you know you’re great!    

TAGGED BY: No one! I stole it :3!  

[avianflame]

HOW DO YOU RUN YOUR BLOG

TAGGED BY: @geometragic​ (thank you for tagging me, cerys!)

TAGGING: whoever wants to do it! might get long depending on how much you write though

Speed: I’d say slow is the default (even slower during the school year) - I’ve replied to threads weeks or even months later. I may be quicker if I’m super enthusiastic and have the energy, but I like to take my time. My brain may be elsewhere, or I simply need a break. I’ve been using the queue more often, so I’ll throw in replies there once I finish them. I appreciate those who understand my pace, and I’ll be respectful in return! Also, life is hard.

Replies: I tend to drop one-liners and crack threads quickly, since I consider them as “one-off” threads. I do have the habit of dropping threads I no longer have muse for. I prioritize multi-para, plotted threads, as they give me the most opportunity to expand upon my muse, include details that set the mood of the writing, etc. I’m the type who talk in the tags, either commenting on what’s happening in the thread or ooc things. If the other person’s silent (and we don’t talk outside of tumblr), I tend to think they’re not as enthusiastic. Maybe that’s not the case, but unless there’s that communication, I won’t know.

Starters: I tend not to post starter calls. This way, I can keep a manageable number of threads without being overwhelmed. I prefer plotted starters between muns, and I think it’s fair to say that the person who approaches first should write the starter. Based on what the other mun describes, I may incorporate some aspect of it into the starter or somewhere along the way. I love looking at the little things, so plotting is highly encouraged!

Inbox: Inbox and anon are always open unless otherwise noted. I occasionally clean out old asks if I’m unable to respond, but other than that, I try to answer in a reasonable amount of time. I default to short answers for random asks (one-liners to a paragraph), but this doesn’t guarantee a long-term thread should it be continued. As stated, I prefer plotted starters! I don’t mind crack in moderation - it’s fun to be silly every now and then, especially breaking the fourth wall with the recent dw9 updates ^^

Selectivity: It says semi-selective, but I’ve admittedly been more selective nowadays. I recently made a second muse, so I spend some time there. Mainly, I’ve been wanting more specific kinds of interaction, and while I’d like to be open to everyone, I’m unable to do so. Aside from my own preferences like multi-para threads and an accessible theme, I seek responsible writing. If I see that the mun makes an effort to research what they write (so as to not spread misconceptions, for instance), I’m more likely to respect them.

Wishlist Item: FRIENDS, my god, he needs friends. I’d love for Xun to befriend muses closer to his age, yet also those who (mostly) understand him. He hangs out with adults all the time, and it’d be great if he could shed the professional mask more often. I’d also love if he had more motherly figures in his life, even if they just squish his cheeks (I don’t blame them tbh). He supports others so much, and he needs someone to lean on. Lastly, I live for those deep, emotional conversations that give the muses (and muns) feels ;u;

Honest Note: At times, I consider archiving this blog (keeping the muse) and starting fresh with a closer circle of friends, but that’s another hassle in of itself. Maybe not now, but it’s still in my mind. I love roleplaying as Xun, yet there’s that underlying worry of “oh he’s just a generic Nice Guy” and how kind characters are seen as bland and not complex. Kindness is hard. Writing kindness is hard, being kind in real life can be especially hard when being the opposite seems easier. Writing an empathetic character like Xun can be draining, especially if most threads involve him acting as support without receiving it in return. That might explain my frequent breaks, but that’s what I feel. Being emotionally invested in my writing shows how deeply I care about it, so it’s not bad. As a mun, I can feel a bit... used at times? Like as a meme resource (I don’t reblog them as often anymore) among other things. I’ll just have to be more selective for my own sake.