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[hxdrostorms]

The Omega experience so far

[spacequokka]

Monsta X Kinks & Turn-Ons

@iibonniee​ Hide ya brain cells. I’m back with another kinky shit post that’ll likely end up with Monbebes throwing me in a closet.

Hyunwoo || Venus: Gemini, Mars: Taurus || Turn On: Control

Mr. Traditional. Likes fun and variety with witty conversation. He’s a sensual guy, but it takes a lot to get him going. Try harder, baby. He can be romantically impulsive. Likes to please and tease at his own place. Just give him the reins, you know you want to.

Minhyuk || Venus: Libra, Mars: Scorpio || Turn On: Foreplay

Mr. Idealistic. He’s willing to make your relationship by conceding and adjust his life to accommodate you. Loves to share everything with you, but don’t take advantage of it! Treats you exactly how he wants to be treated. Has a taste for mature partners. He’s a hopeless romantic who loves a challenge and finds it difficult to share his partners. Not saying he’s against it. Just might struggle to watch you. He’s attracted to “taboos” and wild fantasies, so share yours with him. Pretty sure he’s down to try it. He’s got stamina for days and enjoys submissive partners.

Kihyun || Venus: Scorpio, Mars: Sagittarius || Kink: Shibari Bondage

Our resident kink master. He’s intense as fuck. That prince charming grin is a trap. “Isn’t afraid of getting his mind dirty.” Excuse me, wtf. Penny for his thoughts. Never gives up. “Strong sexual powers.” So he’s what, the Harry Potter of sex? I have several questions. He’s blunt and eager, amorous and sensual. We knew that tho. He tends to focus on his partner with laser precision and you know what requires that much attention to detail? Shibari. It’s its own art form and I can see him being a HUGE fan of it. He can get possessive to the point of jealousy if you don’t prove your loyalty to him. All the dom vibes. Fight me. Though he’s not incapable of giving you control once he feels secure enough in your relationship. Good luck.

Hyungwon || Venus: Capricorn, Mars: Capricorn || Turn On: Someone willing to ride

The Pillow Prince. He’s a realist and will be “upfront” with you. He’ll try to win you over by showing you he has self-control (it’s a trap) and likely bait you into doing most of the work. He’s a romantic looking for a soulmate, and when he thinks he’s found The One, you’ll see him exerting more of his precious energy. Shy but willing to commit. Wants to show you off in a quiet way. And the sex? Keep it nasty if you can.

Jooheon || Venus: Scorpio, Mars: Leo || Kink: Praise (Receiving)

No one is shocked by this. Has a strong need for a partnership. 🥺 Someone cuff him. Like Kiki, he gets possessive and makes it his mission to ruin you. Get you addicted to him through pleasure and commitment, body and soul. Sign me tf up. Wants to explore every inch of you, inside and out, but will guard his secrets until he feels he can trust you with them. Another guy prone to jealousy but it's because he’s so devoted to you and he’ll fight dirty to win your heart. Borderline nympho as he’s easily turned on (no fr, tell him he did a good job) and will give it to you anywhere (like, say the backseat of his car). Honey acts with his heart and goes all in.

Changkyun || Venus: Pisces, Mars: Aquarius || Turn On: The Art of Seduction

Our Lone Wolf favors instant gratification except when it comes to choosing a partner, even if it's just for one night. He’s straightforward (ofc), dreamy and soft-hearted. Can be sweetly playful when he starts to fall for you. He does have a Captain Save-a-Hoe complex so you gotta make sure he’s attracted to you and not your situation. Expect lots of tender moments and romance. Extra points if you’re older. Likes surprising you with his open-mindedness. Don’t just give in; make him work for it. He’ll delight you with his wit and determination and turn you out in bed.

Hoseok || Venus: Aries, Mars: Cancer || Kink: Breeding, Switch

Mr. Thirst Trap. This shameless flirt has a childish charm, and he uses it like a weapon. You will not survive. He loves to tease and is looking for an energetic partner to keep up with his stamina. Requires plenty of stimulation and likes to lead and please you. Just trust him. Reacts spontaneously and intensely to the Object of Obsessive Horniness and will make it known. Though he doesn’t want kids, he still gets a kick out of the thrill and possessiveness of stuffing you with cum. 

[anxiety-lemsbian]

‧͙⁺˚･˖ ࣪⭑☾[ᴅᴏ ʏᴏᴜ ʀᴇᴍᴇᴍʙᴇʀ ʜᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴀʙʙɪᴛꜱ ɢʟᴀʀᴇᴅ ᴀꜱ ᴡᴇ ᴅʀᴏᴠᴇ ᴅᴏᴡɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏᴀᴅ? ᴊᴇᴀʟᴏᴜꜱ, ᴍᴀʏʙᴇ, ᴏʀ ꜱᴄᴀʀᴇᴅ. ɪ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ʙᴇʜɪɴᴅ ʜᴇʀ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡɪɴᴅᴏᴡ ᴛᴏ ᴅʀᴏᴘ. ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ɴᴀᴍᴇ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴏx ɪꜱ ᴠᴜʟᴘᴇꜱ ᴠᴜʟᴘᴇꜱ. ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ꜱᴏᴜɴᴅᴇᴅ ɴɪᴄᴇ.]☽˖ ࣪⭑･˚⁺‧͙

hi! i'm aster.

she/they, minor, ENG + some ESP and Auslan, poet, audhd, sapphic ace, careless man’s careful daughter, infj, shark lover, sylvia plath stan, lucy dacus listener, aries sun, gemini moon, pisces rising, #1 boygenius (+ solo careers) obsessor, ravenclaw but FUCK JKR, pinterest princess (androgynous), aspiring forest witch, chronic fatigue + generalized anxiety disorder + depression sufferer, greek salad lover

FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

current hyperfixation/talk to me about:

the ark x boygenius parallels

special interests:

sylvia plath, boygenius, bluey, sharks

fandoms:

everything sucks, boygenius (+solo careers), jucy, gilmore girls, brooklyn 99, heartbreak high, bluey, bridgerton, osemanverse, sunflowers and lavender, kiki’s delivery service, hamilton, matilda the musical, ruby redfort, aurora cycle (zila's my GIRL), nevermoor, stargirl, agggtm, biac, wednesday, lady bird, the owl house

books:

the anthropocene reviewed, the bell jar, stargirl, loveless, radio silence, death sets sail, goddess girls series, dear poppy, aurora cycle, anne of green gables series, sick bay, henry hamlet’s heart, hani and ishu’s guide to fake dating, nevermoor, iwbft, heartstopper, solitare

ships:

wenclair, lumity, cazzie, emisue,

artists:

lucy dacus, chappell roan, hozier, florence and the machine, radiohead, phoebe bridgers, julien baker, gracie abrams, noah kahan, boygenius, taylor swift? (melbourne n3), lorde, cavetown, mitski, eliza and the delusionals, boyish, beabadoobee

songs:

claw machine, nuvole bianche, leonard cohen, garden song, there it goes, triple dog dare, home by now, no surprises, cartwheel, me and my dog, american teenager, good news, scorpio rising, townie, last words of a shooting star, strawberry blond, we’re in love

playlist:

psa: when i use 'girl' in relation to me (crafty girl summer, etc.) i mean it androdgynously :))

my sideblogs are:

@leftfromrightfromwrong : boygenius and sometimes art

@listen2yourownvoice : radio silence+ a bit of general osemanverse

tags: # aster writes- poetry. #aster writes i guess- more poetry. #asters saved posts- saved posts. #aster loves boygenius- me loving boygenius. #aster's lyric rambles- when i just post a bunch of song lyrics in a format. #aster bawls on the floor- due to sadness, cringiness or laughter, i am on the floor and out for the count. # aster thinks (not really) - what it sounds like pretty much # it’s me i’m the girlfriend - can’t even explain this one actually #percy <3- literally just @trashmeowcan #ari 🌻 - @waitingforthesunrise

@asterisalemsbian • Pronouns.page

link to my old intro post:

[theboyandthepeach]

//great now I wanna save both Kikis dang it ari!!!

HA HA HA HA HA

[alolaveralabs]

I've done everything I can for Kiki.

Its up to Carmine now.

That peach pokemon though...UGH I tried to train but...I just can't do this.

But..

..

I have full faith that my friends can save Kieran.

//Im stepping away from the plot of @the-boy-and-the-poison-puppeteer for a bit. No reason, just think that Ari's gotta shine! It's their blog after all!

[aprilcolours]

girls gays and theys im gonna call it now just to save us the heartache: i dont think shadowgast is happening

[holyshit]

thank you so much @sryluvidrc​​ and @quickpauseinconversations​​ for tagging me <3 💖 this was fun!

i’m tagging @itsanoldcurse, @2youngghosts, @isitmyimagination, @mscalifornication, @liamloveslarry, @deludedandlostcause, @louciernagas, @blulouisboi, @harrystinyshorts, @ok-ak, @buckyjpg, @vintageumbroshirt, @bluelightsaber, @otblou​, @basketofconfectionary!​

picrew can be found here!

✨ screenshots

my lockscreen is: a picture of my late cat 😪

the last song i listened to: desire by years & years

last photo saved: screencap of an anon calling me kayak <3

🎶 four songs i’ve heard today:

temporary fix by one direction

last dance by rhye

door by caroline polachek

exit music (for a film) by radiohead

🎬 seven comfort films:

i don’t watch enough movies to actually be able to answer this fully sdlkf so i’m gonna do seven comfort tv shows instead!

superstore

jane the virgin

glow

the l word

skam

sense8

the mindy project

🖐 get to know me:

name/nickname: kristen / kay, kristy, kiki

star sign: pisces sun, aries moon, leo rising

 favourite bands/groups: oh god i’m gonna forget everything... off the top of my head: one direction, arcade fire, metric, glass animals, london grammar, fall out boy, haerts, queen, alabama shakes, daughter, the cranberries, stars.... 2000000 others

favourite solo artists: again, i’ll forget everything, but: solo 1d boys, britney spears, rihanna, florence + the machine, banks, st. vincent, mitski, perfume genius... etc etc

song stuck in my head: play with fire by hilary duff lmaooo

last movie: i don’t even remember 😐 possibly pride?

last show: genera+ion

when did i create this blog: this blog was september 2015 but i only started posting in september 2020. my main blog was made in january 2008 😬

what do i post about: larry, 1d, and whatever random shit i like!

last thing i googled: “maison margiela” because i heard they were having a sale and wanted to find their website

other blogs: @lalalalovely​ for multifandom, @itsbritneybitch​ for britney spears!

do i get asks: a few, both nothing crazy.. like average 0.5 per day, if that.

why did i choose this url: back in 2008 or w/e i was just trying random things and it worked! and i say holy shit a lot! seemed appropriate to use for a 1d blog years down the line

following: 623 (but a lot of them are inactive from 2015/2016)

followers: more than i deserve <3

average hours of sleep: 7-8

lucky number: 13 because birthday!

instruments: lol no, i wish. i have an acoustic guitar sitting in my room that i’ve been meaning to learn how to use, but alas

what am i wearing: pyjamas! black short shorts with little hearts on them, navy green oversized shirt

dream job: stealing candelaria’s answer kinda and saying being on louis’ tour crew <3. more realistically, a pastry chef

dream trip: norway, or the brazil trip me and my bff always planned but have not done yet

favourite food: my mom’s fajitas! and pizza realistically sdlkd

nationality: canadian

favorite song: i used to say “breathe me” by sia, but she showed her ass recently so idk. “home” by 1d always has a special place in my heart!

last book i read: i don’t remember 😩. i thiiiink outlander?

three fictional universes you’d like to live in: oh god.. 1) star trek, 2) westworld (wherein i am a robot killing humans), 3) charmed so i can be a witch 🤙

[astrolornb]

hbd to Hayao Miyazaki! (Capricorn sun/Aries moon)

Iconic animator, director, and screenwriter Hayao Miyazaki (b. January 5, 1941) turned 80 years old on January 5, 2021.

Miyazaki is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and acclaimed for his whimsical and fantastical animated feature-length films. He is known for writing stories with environmental and social messages, which often centre independent girls as protagonists.

His first breakthrough directorial film, Nausicäa of the Valley of The Wind (1984) follows a young princess who fights to defend her home community from war and environmental devastation in a post-apocalyptic world. Miyazaki adapted this screenplay based on a manga he wrote.

To be frank, I find I can’t really watch this film anymore (after having watched it maybe 3 or 4 times?), with the amount of war and fighting in it (the accompanying music is also kinda intense). However, this was once my favourite film by Miyazaki and I still recommend watching if you haven’t already seen it.

Today, Spirited Away (2001) and Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) remain some of my favourite films.

In Spirited Away, a ten-year old girl named Chihiro must save her parents from the spirit world by overcoming obstacles in a bathhouse full of spirits and outsmarting a powerful witch. I think this film both fascinated and slightly scared me as a kid, but I’ve grown to love it more as an adult. This description truly doesn’t quite do the film justice as the cast of unique characters each add a different twist to Chihiro’s journey towards bravery.

In Kiki’s Delivery Service, a young girl must leave home to train as a witch as per the traditions of her village. However, she starts to lose her powers when on her own and must regain them in order to survive. Kiki was truly an angsty teen of her time. As an entrepreneur, she basically delivered bread UberEats-style on her broom, to boot!

How many other teenage witches can you name who fly across the sea while listening to the radio? I once dressed up as Kiki for Halloween.

The above mentioned films were all written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

When I found out Miyazaki’s birthday, it came as no surprise that he was born as a Capricorn. I say this in reference to watching the NHK docu-series “10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki,” which highlights his obsessive and regimented work schedule and habits, reeking of Capricorn stereotypes.

“Placing value on the act of working hard is an incredible mistake…Working hard, it’s just something you do. If you don’t, nothing worthwhile will come about.” - Hayao Miyazaki (source)

Capricorns are Earth signs who are passionate and driven, above all else.

I don’t know about you, but in my life, Capricorns are always grinding (staying on top of everything!). These include successful artists and freelancers who are committed to their practice and communities (often while working multiple jobs), pushing through law/grad school during a pandemic, and dedicated to showing up and caring for their friends and family.

Tweets by astrologer Danielle Ayoka (@mysticxlipstick)

Maybe this devout sense of purpose and passion is what makes them come off as so wise beyond their years.

Capricorns are the epitomy of old souls. Their practicality makes them seem like a grandparent, regardless of their actual age.

“I’m so excited!” Miyazaki smiles with grandpa joy as he releases the tape from the video camera that he installed in his car to record as he drives. A little strange, perhaps, yet in the first part of the docu-series, it truly offers a pragmatic glimpse into his approach to work. (In this case, the study of daily motion.)

Screencapture from 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki by NHK

Of an emotional nature, another Capricorn stereotype is that they come off as cool and distant. In the same docu-series, viewers later witness Miyazaki walk out of the middle of his son’s film premiere. Ouch.

For Miyazaki, quality of work > everything else.

Tweet by karen han (@karenyhan)

In the documentary film the Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013), viewers watch Miyazaki going off on a team of animators, even making some cry after giving his feedback.

Capricorns set high standards. More so for themselves than for others though. However, beyond his Capricorn sun, Miyazaki has an Aries moon. The moon represents a significant emotional aspect of our inner selves.

What does this mean? According to the AstroTwins,

Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of aggression and war, which can make you temperamental and straight-up combative. With your fiery emotions, you get frustrated easily, blowing up at the slightest provocations. Although your temper tantrums pass quickly, you don’t always realize how much havoc your rage spells can wreak. The fallout could take years to live down, if the bridge isn’t permanently burned.

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Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and this moon sign makes you an initiator who likes to be number one. A warrior at heart, you’ll courageously champion any cause, project or person you believe in. You have a star quality, but your competitive streak can be fierce! 

Hayao Miyazaki’s birth chart (via astro-charts.com)

This combination of steadfast hard work (Capricorn sun/Earth sign) and fierce independence (Aries moon/Fire sign) likely contributes much to how Miyazaki has attained his status as such an accomplished filmmaker and artist.

While this blog post is a tribute to the great Miyazaki, it is also an acknowledgement that he is an imperfect person, as we all are. Humans are complex creatures. Like so many of us, he is someone who has caused hurt and someone who has experienced significant loss. And, at the same time, he is someone who has created so much beauty, too.

Screenshot from The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)

To many fans disappointment, Miyazaki retired from filmmaking after The Wind Rises (2013). However, in true Capricorn style, he has returned to work and emerged from retirement to direct a new film titled How Do You Live? which he intends to dedicate to his grandson.

With this forthcoming film, the Studio Ghibli animators have been tasked to draw more frames by hand than ever before. In the slow and steady Earth-sign-led process, they are producing a single minute of animation per month with a team of 60 people.

Studio Ghibli producer and general manager Toshio Suzuki says, “That means 12 months a year, you get 12 minutes worth of movie. Actually, we’ve been working on this film for three years, so that means we have 36 minutes completed so far. We’re hoping it will finish in the next three years.” Wow.

In Japan, an 80th birthday is referred to as the “umbrella celebration” (sanju 傘寿) in reference to the shape of the characters. The abbreviation of the character for “umbrella” (傘) can be read as “80″ by overlapping numbers 8 (八) and 10 (十).

Astrology writer Gala Mukamalova, once wrote about the power we give years. In an astrological love letter, she offered this to our hardworking, stubborn goat friends:

“But you, Capricorn, you who are still here, still wind howling through trees, still a leaf clinging to this life—forgiveness is something you can learn. How to give it, yes, but mostly how to receive it.”

Despite how much I enjoy projecting onto famous people based on their birth charts, I don’t truly know all that haunts Miyazaki or drives him to create as an artist, a son, a father, and a survivor of war.

Yet still, I hope this year may allow Miyazaki and his Capricorn sun to pursue forgiveness of self, whatever that may look like. I have no doubt that he will continue to find success with his work to come. Hopefully his Aries moon can tread lighter and enable him to act more kindly towards his studio team, too. After all, it is 2021.

Happy 80th birthday, Hayao Miyazaki. ☂️

[morningnoodles]

thank you to @ovenstavern @conkers-theficwriter and @thatfancygirlinblack for tagging me! (❁´◡`❁)

nickname: keet or noodles ☆

sign: aries

height: 5'1"

last thing i googled: "can you use printer ink on a painting"

amount of sleep: 6 to 7 hours ☆

dream job: retiree. i had a laugh at oven's answer because same haha!

book or movie that summarises you: hmm... i guess kiki's delivery service. that movie always feels like it's speaking to my soul <3

favourite song: at the moment it's "my love mine all mine" by mitski

favourite instrument: kalimba!

aesthetic: i like to mix and match but i've been gravitating towards baggy pants and bermuda shorts for a while haha!

favourite authors: kamome shirahama, ursula k le guin, mr general store, rebecca roanhorse ♡

random fact: foster the people followed my old twitter account after seeing me tweet about them One ☝ Time. have since deleted that account but i think i have a screenshot of it saved somewhere haha!

no pressure tags: @capuchlno @may-darling @lordoftherazzles

Get to Know Me

Thank you for the tag @myeaglesong. This seemed like a really fun one!

nickname: So Sunny was actually based on a nickname I had at one point which was "Sunshine". I also have been known as Klutz for obvious reasons 🤣

sign: Cancer

height: 5'10"

The last thing I googled: how to make marshmallows

amount of sleep: okay my sleep is shit normally but thanks to Pokemon Sleep I've actually been making the effort to get 8.5 hours!

dream job: Curriculum and Data Specialist

movie/book that summarizes you: Okay first thing that came to mind was Jane Eyre just because I identified hard with her when younger, but in recent years living my bachelor hobbit life like Bilbo Baggins is a vibe. 😂

favorite song: Currently, Way Less Sad by AJR

favorite instrument: the violin

aesthetic: I love my plaid over band shirts so I guess Rocker-Lumberjack-Lesbian vibes 🤣

favorite authors: Tamora Pierce

random fun fact: I have accidently and illegally been on the Indianapolis 500 track.

Okay Tagging the last 5 people in my notes: @its-still-atlass, @ye3honk, @lucigoo, @thatfancygirlinblack, and @shantismurf

[hxdrostorms]

how do you view love?

REPOST, DON'T REBLOG!

soft

love that is welcoming, one that encompasses you in its warmth. the feeling of a warm mug after a cold day. familiar huffs of laughter respond in the air as you lean on each other for balance. the feeling of falling on a soft bed of clouds on a nice sunny day. of waves lapping at sand on a beach

[kikifeliz]

THE WEEK AHEAD: February 28 - March 6, 2021

by Kiki Feliz

♈️♌️♐️ Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Concerns around the home and resources within the home (building or buying a home, resources such as food, clothing, money, etc) will be taking up a lot of brain space this week. Worries about financial allocation and manifestation are keeping you mentally (and perhaps physically) trapped! It’s time for you to open a channel of new information. There are PLENTY of tools at your disposal, you need to utilize them in a way that will help you alchemize the outcome you want from this situation! Without the info you need and the tools to properly execute, outcomes will not go in your favor. Don’t get seduced by fancy prospects — set your sights on a specific goal and get ready to do the research necessary to get exactly what you want!

The shadow card (bottom of the deck) is The Hermit. As we all know, hermits are very focused on their homes, but this also indicates that this week is a very pivotal time in your inner development as an independent person. You’re strong, but do you have the stamina, mentorship, and wherewithal to climb all the way up this mountain of a goal? I know it may feel lonely at times, and sometimes you feel like the only one who cares about whatever your vision is... but keep your eyes set on that star! It will guide you as you climb. There are journeys we must all take alone; this week, yours is highlighted. It definitely feels financial. This may be related to paying down debt, saving for retirement, or saving a sum for a necessary purchase. Seek mentorship, as it will truly help you! Be sure to have clarity around your goals so that you can find the appropriate tools.

At this time, you’re trying to move from one state of attraction to a higher state of attraction. This could be related to your look, but there is also an element of attracting your desires & manifestations. You’re having a hard time making that leap. There’s no shame in asking for guidance from a trusted advisor!

Even though it may seem like you’ve put things off for a long time while everyone else was in the mix (you may feel foggy on the details of how to make this transition, and other people are farther ahead of you and/or more knowledgeable than you), this is an opportunity for rebirth! Don’t squander it! Things will move forward, only if you plan properly and diversify your investments or options. Some of you may be considering buying a car at this time. Play around with different interest rates and lenders and see who gives you the best deal. Options are always good! Diversification will allow you to reap the rewards and become a money/resource mogul! This will take hard, painstaking, and diligent work, though. There’s weeds to be pulled and fat to be trimmed. Don’t let the amount of work/sowing to discourage you! The seeds WILL come to harvest if you tend to them, and you will find the stability and courage to cross over into this new level of abundance. 

You’ll find that your weaknesses fall away if you can overcome this mental test. Money management/resource allocation is a very mental process! This is a test of your willpower. Take off your blindfold and you’ll see that it’s really not as hard to manage as you once believed it to be — it was really just a matter of having the right info! You are meant to be stable and to leave a legacy.

This journey might be quite emotional for you. Intuitively work on producing what needs to be produced and you’ll see things from a different perspective. The wheel is turning in your favor, but it’s turning slowly. It has the potential to turn backwards if you choose not to take an authoritative position in this work. It’s time to do things differently!!!!! Make sure things you love are part of the budget/equation, otherwise your plan will not work properly!

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[elencelebrindal]

Honest Opinion - Aries Mu

Or as we call him in Italy, Grande Mur. (Hades and Soul of Gold not taken into consideration, I need to re-watch them before talking)

Overall score (character, not looks) Classic: 10/10 Legend of Sanctuary: 10/10

Mu is a character that amazed me since the beginning. We first encounter him in Jamir, when Shiryu is trying to find a way to repair their cloths, and already his personality made a good impression on me.  You could feel he was testing Shiryu, he was judging how strong his will was, when he told him to put his life on the line. There was no malice in his intentions, when he told Shiryu his blood was needed to repair the cloths, and you could easily see that.  And, of course, the way he immediately acted to save Shiryu’s life as soon as he knew his blood wasn’t needed anymore, that only gave him more points. 

Then, we see him at the Sanctuary, seemingly acting menacingly and reacting by fighting.  But you still understand he has good intentions, even before Kiki steps in and the Bronze Saints realize he’s there to help and not to stop them.  He remains kind, as the peaceful man he is, and does his best to aid the Bronze Saints in their quests, watching over Saori and even going the extra step of making Shaka and Ikki come back upon being asked to do so. 

Mu is incredible, is caring, and is absolutely clever. Moreover, I’m prone to think he’s also an amazing teacher, judging by how Kiki’s skill are powerful and by how he treats him.  Might be because (at least in the Italian dub, I don’t know about the others) Kiki is Mu’s little brother, but I stand my opinion. 

He keeps his calm demeanor also in Legend of Sanctuary, which is why I legit loved his character in that movie, and only fights if necessary.  Remember, he only used Crystal Wall against Seiya, he never wanted to hurt him or his friends, and it shows. 

[lemondoddle]

Lane tell me about ur ocs....

LOR!!!! ❤💖💗💕 literally yes its Ramble Time

so i have a sort of universe for my ocs in like a series setup- its called Anomalies and the basic jist is that modern society rules and etiquette in this universe is just a cover for little rituals to keep the supernatural at bay and keep the general public calm, BUT an organization is going around helping people with supernatural shenanigens and educating them like Hey you dont have to be afraid anymore

OK FIRST- we have Aris. at first aris was just a character i drew based off of the song Aristotle’s Denial (Aris for short) but then i realized i liked him too much and gave him a backstory. He works for the organization as a field agent and helping people with their Paranormal Problems, but also to search for his lost lover and partner,Lola, that was separated from him on a failed mission a few years ago. he’s tired all the time and perpetually half-lidded but he’s kind and gentle and a father figure/ good dad to Jasmine. he smokes and is kind of a disaster bi. he’s also trans and has a sigil of Lola’s name burned onto his arm that appeared during The Incident and he keeps it covered

NEXT is Jasmine. she ran away from her home and stumbled into danger on her travels but was luckily saved by aris who was like “kid whats your deal” and took her in as a sort of apprentice But theyre really more of a father/daughter duo but they wont admit it. Jasmine is young and kinda naive but she also knew that something is up with society and paranatural stuff, part of the reason she left home

NOW Edith! she’s aris’ coworker and friend. Edith is super sweet and supportive but assertive in that  “i want you to be my mom but you also scare me” sense. BIG osono from kikis delivery service vibes. just always happy to help people 

SANDRA!! at first sandra was actually a character i made for an improv camp but realized she kinda fits in really well with this universe so i chucked her in there as well! she’s a brainwashed target employee rescued from her position by aris and jasmine and shes working on trying to remember her life or family or literally any non-target related. she’s staying with edith who’s helping her and cue romantic tension because edith really likes her but she thinks sandra has enough on her plate and her sentience is still dubious at best. sandra likes edith back but is still working on expressing emotions properly again, what a soap opera

FINALLY for this universe (for now) Lola!!- i still dont have much figured out with her since the tiny very not linear story in my head still keeps her as a mystery to the nonexistent audience but im getting there. she was aris’ field agent partner (edith stayed back and did research/ consulations) and they fell in love but oops! during a house call Lola disappeared and aris has been looking for her ever since. she was a calming presence, defs more level-headed than aris but could always make him laugh somehow

OKAY i think thats enough for now, i still have other ocs that i dont think about as much but this post is already so long. ill probs post some art of them tomorrow and maybe eventually even the mock TMA statement i wrote thru aris’ perspective on The Incident. (fun fact i made aris like last summer and listened to tma this past february and oh my god aris and jon are twins. very tired disaster bi’s that smoke and have supernatural trauma relating to their jobs, how bout that??)

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@aphrodites-bloody-rose It’s that day again, it’s your birthday! So here’s a short fic to enjoy on this day!

Title: Worth More Than Bronze Series: Saint Seiya Character(s): Taurus Aldebaran, Pisces Aphrodite, Aries Mu, Kiki Word Count: 3072 Summary: Sometimes life hands you gold or lemons. Sometimes when you stop a black market from selling all kinds of magical animals and things, life hands you something else entirely. Aldebaran never looked back, even if looking forward presented a challenge.

“I found more crates in a truck bed” Aldebaran called out to Aphrodite who nodded and frowned as he watched the taller Saint placed them near a tent.

“This is such a mess” The Pisces Saint replied, sighing and tucking back several strands of hair behind an ear. “There’s so much here, most I don’t even know what it is or how they got it” and the entire thing left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Word had reached Sanctuary, as it always had with their advanced and deep networks, of a black market going to take place on one of the smaller islands of Greece. Normally, they would turn the matter over to the proper authorities but there was something strange about this one. Word was it was a market for the mysterious and fantastical, living or not and with that Athena sent Aldebaran and Aphrodite to handle the trouble with a small group of Sanctuary soldiers. They were to dress as civilians and investigate before calling in the guard.

A precaution that only turned to be for the best. They found the location and quickly realized how grave the situation truly was. Within a few minutes of observing the ‘market’ they had sent the signal and every dealer and buyer were arrested, save for a few that ended up as rose covered bodies. Aphrodite’s silent outrage was clear. They would handle the others later, until then they would stay locked away in one of Sanctuary’s prisons.

Which left the matter of the…stock, as if anything they found could be called that. There were animals, more like creatures as they were far too strange for that word. Birds with four long wings, lizards with stained glass like frills and crests, small griffon like ones that were no bigger than a medium-sized dog with peacock tails and long eel like creatures that flickered many colors in tanks. There were more too, as well as remains or bits of others. Pelts of furs, skulls and bones and then there were the jars. Clear things with labels such as ‘harpy’s talons’, ‘scales of a mermaid’, ‘venom of a manticore’ and an endless list of more.

If it was one small fortune the creatures had taken a liking to Aldebaran and didn’t peak, hiss or bite when the gentle Saint had refilled their food, water or stepped into their enclosures. Though it was clear to Aphrodite that the entire event bothered him, a deep sadness never left his eyes even as he lightly petted one of the peacocks like griffons as one of the four-winged birds sat on his shoulder.

For him, he had his own brand of bitterness and sorrow.

Besides the animals there plants, wild and exotic. Some were lined up in the sunlight while others were kept in the shadows. They called to him, asking for water or to moved just slightly towards the light or darkness. They were like nothing had had ever seen; a long vine bearing one that glowed in the shadows, one like a persian shield but with longer leaves in shades of blue and while, flowers that sounded like chimes when a breeze moved through them and another red flowering one that unfurled its petals and whispered a life among ladies in a city built in towering trees and lit lanterns before it had been stolen away when its captor tricked one lady into falling for him. Its sadness was clear, and he promised to return it to its right home as soon as he could. He gave it his name and it returned with its own; Nymph’s Heart.

They had sent a messenger bird after they had arrested everyone and received word back only a while ago. They were to spend the night, partly in case others came but mostly to watch over the beasts until of Sanctuary’s special contacts arrived to begin caring for…everything. The process of returning the animals to their natural environment, to sanctuaries or reserves would be a long one but worth it in the end. As for the plants, well…that would depend on the contact’s opinions and in the worst case, he always had room for new plants in his temple or gardens.

“If you want to switch, I can work on the list” Aldebaran said, resting a hand gently on his shoulder.

Aphrodite rubbed at his eyes and nodded, handing over the clipboard and pen “I’ll look over those crates then, we still have some daylight after all.”

“Of course, we have most things accounted for, I couldn’t find anything else besides those ones” He replied, gesturing over to where he laid them out. “First one was mostly jars of plants and er…odd books and scrolls, I didn’t open them.”

‘Those might be more aligned with Deathmask’s expertise’ Aphrodite thought, the Cancer’s library had been full of the stuff, an inheritance from those who came before him and he had taken a liking to the subjects. Then again, Shura had some as well though any books he had were an old, old form of Celtic they never could translate. ‘Well if the expert has little knowledge on them, we can deliver them to Cancer easily enough.’

Oh he could only imagine the glee on the Cancer Saint’s face when he returned with several dozen new tomes for him to devour.

‘Until then’ he thought as he pried open a crate ‘I best make sure there’s nothing we’re forgetting.’

Luckily enough, the crate held only items instead of living things. Small, clear boxes of palm sized crystals and rocks. Bolts of various cloths that shimmered, felt like ice to the touch, chain mail and another few that seemed to have runes etched into them.

“I don’t recognize these” Aphrodite sighed as he ran a thumb of one the bolts, rubbing the fabric between his fingers. It felt electrifying yet not painful, within him his cosmo stirred and seemed to brush forward towards it. “But I think giving these to Mu might be a good idea” He held one up for Aldebaran to inspect.

“That…that is odd” The Taurus agreed, eyes widening as he felt the same sensation and handed it back.

“To put it mildly” He nodded, slipping the bolt back into the crate and replaced its covering. “Now, let’s see what’s in the last one hm?”

The final crate was covered in chains and was lined with layers of blankets and straw on the inside, something completely different from the others they had seen and broken open. Aphrodite passed Aldebaran a “something is wrong” look as Aldebaran lowered himself beside him.

“Something important is in here” Aphrodite breathed. No one would put chains on the outside of something if they didn’t want someone to get in easily or for something to get out. Compared to everything else, who knew what that something was.

They dug slowly and carefully through the straw, tossing it to the sides as they went deeper in, until at last they stopped. A blanket wrapped something rested in the middle of the crate, larger than a football though a vaguely familiar shape.

Carefully, Aldebaran reached in and pulled it out. “It’s heavy” he noted before pulling back the blanket some and freezing.

Both Saints eyes went wide and Aphrodite covered his mouth with a hand.

It was sleek, like it was made of smooth metal that reminded them of their armor, yet the color was different. The shape was familiar because it was an egg, a heavy metal like egg.

“What creature could make this?” Aldebaran looked towards Aphrodite who shook his head.

“I have no idea, but something tells me we’re going to find out.”

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Once they arranged everything in the shutdown market, the two saints retired to one of the tents they bought along with them and made themselves comfortable for the night. Well, as comfortable as they could considering one of them would be up part of the night before switching with the other. As for the egg, well Aldebaran had raised chickens before, and Aphrodite had hung around Shura long enough for some of his farm life experience had supplied some knowledge. They heated a blanket up by a fire and wrapped the egg in it entirely. They agreed that between keeping watch to make sure the blanket stayed warm as well.

Aldebaran had offered to take the first watch and currently sat by the crackling fire, arms crossed as he looked towards the night sky, the egg wrapped safe in a basket beside him. The sky was clear, and he could make out the stars making up several constellations, the weather was warm too as it usually was in Greece. It was peaceful in sharp comparison of the frenzy of the day.

Though it wasn’t an awful day, they stopped an illegal market from taking place, saved several creatures and hopefully would be to stop more from happening. It was also nice to interact with Aphrodite too, they rarely spoke unless they had too, what with their different social groups but he had always hoped to bridge any gaps that existed between him and the other Gold Saints.

The usual aloof but charming Aphrodite had shown a softer side of him today, not just through his words but in his actions. The horror he expressed when they first arrived, the anger to the people who dared to do such terrible things and then the sadness towards the creatures and plants. It was a rare to side but one he hoped just slightly to see more of.

“And then there is you” Aldebaran sighed as he took a sip of his still pipping hot tea and looked towards the egg. “Part of me hopes you don’t hatch too quickly; I fear we won’t know how to look after you properly. But then again, I can’t help but be curious to know what you are, can you blame me?” he chuckled.

Perhaps it was silly to speak to an egg, yet it was soothing to get his thoughts out of his mind.  “Though, hopefully you won’t be too dangerous-hm?” he paused, a sound reaching him and causing him to go on the alert.

An odd sound, like a chirp then followed by the basket shifting and-“Aphrodite!” he shouted, twisting around to see the lantern inside the tent light up before he focused back on the rocking basket.

“What, what? I’m awake!” The Pisces shouted, stumbling out of the tent and brushing his hair out of his eyes.

“The egg!” He replied as he pulled the basket on it his lap to steady it and pull back the blanket just in time as it began to crack. Sounds came forth like odd squeaks and cries as a paw-if that was a paw-began to claw at one side as another began to kick more at the metal like shell.

“Oh sweet heavens, now?” The Pisces gasped and returned with the lantern to shine over the Taurus’ shoulder as they watch an awe as a small form broken its way into the world.

A head poked and nudged at part of the shell before another part of the egg exploded out from the side as another appendage-a wing-broke out. As quick as it begun it ended as Aldebaran moved bits of the shell out of the basket as the creature did the rest of the work.

There was a long tail, four legs, a long neck for its size and two wings, a row of nubs adorned its head that would likely grown into a crest, in the light of the lantern it looked like it was covered in yellowish scales. It slide out of the rest of the shell before tripping on its wing and landed on its back, chirping as it stared up at them and they stared at it.

“Aldebaran…what is that?” Aphrodite whispered as he leaned over his shoulder more.

“I…I believe it’s a dragon” He replied, looking towards the other Gold Saint, heart beating hard against his chest. Questioned flew in his mind, how was it possible? Where did it come from? How did someone get it? Did the expert know anything about dragons? What were they going to tell Athena?

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Two days later, Aldebaran found himself trying to hush his housemate and close a door.

“Shh, shh, I know you want to explore but not right now, I don’t know how Mu and Kiki will react to you yet” He said, voice even as he bent down to try and nudge the small, energetic creature inside “It’s only for a few minutes I swear.”

Every day since they returned from the mission had been busy and chaotic. The expert had arrived early in the morning just a few hours after the dragon had hatched. The animals, many endangered as it turned out, had been begun to be sent to safe places with trusted hands. The items in all shapes and forms were generally safe and the expert saw no harm and in allowing Sanctuary to keep them; tomes and scrolls to Deathmask, rocks and fabric to Mu, weapons to Shura and the plants…the plants went to Aphrodite’s expanding gardens.

And the dragon…to him.

It was a bronze dragon the expert told them, one of many breeds of dragons in their world. They were fond of warm weather, swimming and were more common in the Mediterranean areas. They were friendly he said, they loved people and rarely fought unless they had to, or they sensed an enemy was evil. They generally liked humans and often took the forms of them but the infant was too young to learn such a thing. It had been stolen away from a lair most likely, few people hunted dragons and even few hunted metallic ones. The expert had promised to do his best to find its family though that might take a while as dragons, especially bronze ones, were difficult to find.

And once he was the first thing the little one had seen; it would be difficult to have someone else look after it besides its parents. Until then, he was left with a handful of notes how what was safe to feed the baby dragon and things to watch out for, like odd gas from its mouth or bolts of lightening as that was apparently what bronze dragons breathed rather than fire.

Aside from Aphrodite, Athena, Saga and Aiolos, no one else knew of the dragon’s presence. Though part of him wondered if Aphrodite told Deathmask or Shura.

That was going to change today, as Mu wished to have lunch with him and young Kiki. It only made sense to him to let his lover know about the newest, temporary guest of the Zodiac Temples as Mu and Kiki had been away in Jamir until today.

Just as he finally shut the door, he heard Mu call out to him, Kiki sliding over a corner to run towards him.

“Alde! Alde you’re back!” He shouted as he ran and leapt to give him a hug as Aldebaran bent down to catch him.

“So are you short stack!” He laughed and stood up as Kiki hung on to one of his arms.

Mu only smiled and shook his head “And he didn’t want to get out of bed this morning.”

Kiki made a sound of disgust and stuck out of his tongue “But it was so early when we got back!”

“Tsk, Mu you know how bad jetlag can be” Aldebaran teased and chuckled as Mu rolled his eyes.

“but you know what does help with jetlag? Food, some of lunch is ready!” He said, swinging Kiki lightly towards the kitchen area. The kid gasped and let go just he swung slightly forward and dashed off to start digging into the food no doubt.

“Kiki, won’t eat everything!” Mu shouted, getting a drawn out “Fine” as a replied.

“He’s getting ready to hit another growth spurt soon” Mu sighed and rubbed at his eyes.

“It’s only natural, he’ll be a preteen before you know it” Aldebaran laughed only to jerk when he heard the dragon chirp behind the door.

“Alde? What was that?” Mu asked and looked around.

“Uh…must have been a bird?” He offered, silently stepped towards the door.

Mu gave him a hard, knowing look “Something is behind that door, isn’t it?”

“Yes! But I really ought to explain before I let it out-“

Too late, there was a sound of a door handle being broken and then there was the feeling of small, needle like claws grasping at his back as the dragon climbed up him and leapt off his shoulder. Mu gasped and took a step back as it moved, dashing off towards the kitchen in an awkward gallop, what with its tail and wings trying to trip itself once and while.

“Good heavens, what was that?” Mu shouted they bolted towards the kitchen, hearing Kiki squeal.

“I swear I can explain!” He shouted back as they sprinted.

Their worry faded as they around a curved corner and sighed in heavy relief.

There was Kiki, holding the wiggling mess of limbs that was called a baby dragon as it was a puppy or kitten. The dragon simply squealed back and chirped, tail moving back and forth just as puppy would, wings spread out as it nudged its head against Kiki’s cheeks. It was surprising to see Kiki hold the small creature, given they were almost the same size.

“Alde…what…that…that can’t” Mu gasped out before straightening his back and leaning towards the doorway with his mouth agape. “That can’t be a dragon” he managed to say.

“It’s a bronze dragon, technically” He replied, smiling sheepishly as Mu gave him a wide-eyed look while Kiki to the floor and laughed without a care in the world. The young dragon sniffed and flickered its tongue at him before leaping off him and began to wiggle its backside like a cat about to pounce.

“Bronze? What, how?” Mu asked.

“Can we keep it!” Kiki shouted.

“No!”

“I kind of have too!”

“Huh? Have to-I” Mu paused and dropped his shoulders as he pressed a hand against his face. “What exactly happened on your mission?” He asked.

“It’s kind of a long story” He said, rubbing a hand against Mu’s back “I’ll explain as we eat but…want to help pick out a name?”

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Saint Seiya vs. Yoroiden Samurai Troopers

I have been binge watching Yoroiden Samurai Troopers/Ronin Warriors. I’ve watched the original Japanese version and the English dub. To me, it is a shame that the series ended with only 39 episodes and 3 OVAs. I think the show deserves a reboot with characters’ background stories and home life included. At first glance, I found the anime YST/Ronin Warriors very similar to Saint Seiya. But that is not surprising since YST/Ronin Warriors was created based on the popularity of Saint Seiya. Basically, it is Saint Seiya in Japanese Samurai style.

Like Saint Seiya, YST/Ronin Warriors is a story of 5 teenage boys at age 14/15 who fought evil villains and saved the world from doomsday. Instead of Bronze Cloth, they donned mystical armors. Instead of Gold Saints/Spectres/Mariners, they fought against warlords/Mashos. They were helped by a female companion who lived in a big mansion and a tag-a-long kid. 

So which anime series and characters are better?

Let’s look at the characters first.

Pegasus Seiya vs. Sanada Ryo/Ryo of Wildfire

The main protagonist and the “Red Ranger” of the group. Seiya and Ryo both had black hair and wore red most of the time. They were the ace who took down the big bad (Arago for Ryo, Hades for Seiya).

Winner: Pegasus Seiya

While Seiya may be the least liked character in Saint Seiya fandom, he is much better compared to Ryo. Seiya was funny and had a charming personality; he used street smarts in his battles. Ryo, on the other hand, rushed into action without thinking and barked at his friends often. It seemed that the only reason Ryo could take down the big bad is because of his armor and weapons. 

Cygnus Hyoga vs. Date Seiji/Sage of Halo

The blond lancer of the group. Hyoga and Seiji/Sage were quiet and calculating. Both liked to work alone and both had issues with women. While Hyoga was emotionally attached to his deceased mother, Seiji/Sage was afraid of women because of his dominating mother and sisters. In other words, both got Freud issues.

And oh yeah, both were got fans from (western) female viewers for their good looks. 

Winner: Draw

Both Seiji/Sage and Hyoga were character with depth and had episodes where they shined. 

Dragon Shiyru vs. Hashiba Touma/Rowen of Strata

The smart one of the group. Both Touma/Rowen and Shiryu owed the main protagonist Seiya and Ryo their lives since Seiya and Ryo saved them in early episodes. Both were deemed as the “most dangerous” of the group as well. Personality wise, the two were very different though. While both were noble and loyal, Shiryu was arrogant and judgmental; Touma was quiet, objective, and a loner by choice.

Winner: Rowen of Strata/Hashiba Touma

Touma/Rowen literally lead the group to final victory. It was Touma/Rowen who rescued the three captured Samurai Troopers/Ronin Warriors in later episodes. When he worked with Ryo, it was very obvious that he takes the lead. One can say that without Touma/Rowen, the good guys can never take down the big bad.

And another thing we like about him - he keeps his armor on all the time.

Andromeda Shun vs. Mouri Shin/Cye of Torrent

The soft-spoken pretty boy and reluctant warrior who prefer not to fight. Both Cye/Shin and Shun were viewed as the weakest of the group. Still, both were nice guys to have around.

Winner: Andromeda Shun

Shun had his heroic moments multiple times in the series. He defeated a Gold Saint on his own and chose to sacrifice himself in order to defeat Hades. And he showed his enemies and viewers exactly how scary his powers can be when he’s mad. 

Cye/Shin, on the other hand, could barely defeat his rival Sekhmet/Naaza.

Bear Geki vs. Kento/Shu Rei Faun

The big guy of the series and physically the strongest. They were also the cool guy who is outgoing and easy to talk to. 

Winner: Kento of Hardrock/Shu Rei Faun

Bear Geki had a minor role and less screen time while Kento/Shu is one of the main protagonists. If you watched the original anime, Kento/Shu was not that silly or much of a comic relief.  

Phoenix Ikki vs. Shuten/Anubis

The villain who turned good and became the Sixth Ranger who saved the protagonist’s butts. Both Ikki and Shuten/Anubis were villains in early episodes but later turned good. Both had died after they switched to the good side; then came back alive and fought with the good guys.

Winner: draw

Shuten/Anubis redeemed himself by the end of the series and his death was final. His evil past was forgiven. Ikki, on the other hand, returned again and again each time after he’s supposedly dead. Still, we are happy to see him back. 

Saori Kido vs. Yagyu Nasuti/Mia Koji

The female companion who supported the 5-man band. Both had a deceased grandfather who had the knowledge on the origin of the 5-man band. Both encouraged and emotionally supported the 5-man band. And both played a vital role in defeating the big bad - Saori being Goddess Athena and Nasuti/Mia with her knowledge. 

Winner: depends on which version of Saori Kido we’re looking at

If you are looking at the original anime from the 80s, then obvious Nasuti/Mia is the winner since Nasuti/Mia actually “did something” to defeat the big bad while Saori Kido was constantly kidnapped. 

Yet, in Saint Seiya Omega and Legends of Sanctuary, Saori got better and she fought along with the Saints. Compared to Nasuti/Mia, Saori Kido from Omega and Legends of Sanctuary is the better character.

Kiki vs. Jun/Yuli

The tag-a-long kid. Jun/Yuli met the Ronin Warriors/YST by chance and was just an ordinary kid. Kiki was a disciple of Aries Gold Saint with special powers of his own.

Winner: Kiki

Not hard to decide here. Kiki was helpful and cute in Saint Seiya. Jun/Yuli was rather annoying and gets in the way.

So in the end, which anime is better? Saint Seiya or YST/Ronin Warriors.

Winner: Saint Seiya

The main reason I’d say Saint Seiya is better is because the characters got more depth and development. YST/Ronin Warriors were rather flat in the original anime. Although the characters’ background and home life were explored in novels and CD dramas, it was not included in the original anime. Had the original anime included these elements, YST/Ronin Warriors would’ve been better.