#( QUEUE. ) ┊good things come to those who wait.

[vixlenxe]

I fell in love With a pair of Ocean Eyes, That promised me Endless Seas And Adventurers Unseen.

[serickswrites]

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

Warnings: captivity, torture, blood, restraints, wounds

Whumpee strained against the ropes that kept them in the chair. Strained as hard as they could to break free. They had to break free now, while Whumper was monologuing about something. 

“Are you even listening to me?” Whumper said as they suddenly spun round to glare at Whumpee. 

“Uh, yeah, of course,” Whumpee quickly lied. They still were trying to break their hands free, though more subtly this time. 

“Then what did I say?” Whumper said as they stopped at the nearby table of instruments. 

The instruments were just out of view, but Whumpee didn’t like what Whumper had to say. Didn’t like how they stroked down the tray. “All the things you were planning on doing to me. To cause pain.” Whupee swallowed. They hoped that was enough. 

“Tsk, tsk, Whumpee,” Whumper said as their hand paused above something. “I was telling you the merits of the different length of nail.”

Whumpee’s mouth went dry. “Nail?”

Whumper nodded. “Yes, common nails don’t quite do it, too short, not thick enough. Box nails are much too small. But threaded nails,” Whumper said as they lifted a large nail gun. They picked up a particularly long nail, “Threaded nails are the best. You can get them up to nine inches.”

Whumpee’s heart thudded in their chest. “Why do you need nails that long?” They already knew the answer. Whumper stalked closer. “Surely any size nail will hurt.”

Whumper chuckled as they reached Whumpee. They pressed the nail gun to Whumpee’s hand. “So I won’t need the rope to keep you in the chair.” And they pulled the trigger. 

Whumpee screamed as blood ran from the puncture wound. The nail had gone perfectly through their hand and into the wood of the arm of the chair. 

“It won’t take long. Then the real fun can begin!” Whumper sounded delighted as they pressed the nail gun to Whumpee’s shoulder. “Hold still so I don’t have to do it twice.”

Whumpee’s scream became all they knew as their world whited out when Whumper pulled the trigger once more. By the time Whumper had gotten to their feet, Whumpee was barely clinging to consciousness. They were sweaty and blood, their limbs shaking from pain. 

“Just two more, Whumpee. And think, if you’re good enough I can end it this way for you too. It’ll be quick. One quick squeeze and it’ll all be over. Pain free.”

“Wha....wha...wha...” Whumpee managed to grit out. They didn’t understand what Whumper was saying. 

“If you make this next part good, really good, I won’t use as many tools as possible to end your life. I’ll just use  this. Nine inches is sure to pierce your heart. Instant death.” Whumper pressed the nail gun to Whumpee’s shin. “But, be boring--faint, defy me, anything to be boring--and I’ll make sure your end is long and drawn out. Painful as possible. Are we clear?”

Whumpee nodded, hoping that it would by Caretaker enough time to find them. 

“Good,” Whumper purred as they pulled the trigger once more. 

[rainingincale]

Bro no joke, forgetting that not everyone hates capitalism and then having to try have a reasonable conversation with someone about buying things... *eye twitch*

[batgeance]

if you didn’t see on kaz, i’ll be building a queue here since i’m going back to work tomorrow. so i’ll be trying to write on weekends to build that for the week. that means i’ll also likely only be consistently active on the weekends as well, though i’ve been avoiding the dash for the most part anyway.

[belovedblossoms-m]

//I have like 4-5 Genshin characters in mind I kinda wanna write...but I barely got far in the game despite me already knowing a bit about them cause I already love them so much. :/ Would it be okay to just add them, try writing them and figure it out later? I don't wanna be disowned by the fandom!! xD

Also Power and Asuka Langley may be next on the must list too...

[vixlenxe]

@doloniaxdiegesis / @ovrtersballad

summoner 🐉📖

[belovedblossoms]

Tags

au 【 AU. ❀ ║ traverse among new dimensions. 】

ooc 【 ooc. ❀ ║ pursuing my true self. 】

crossover 【 crossover. ❀ ║ new navigations to follow great minds. 】

dash games 【 dash games. ❀ ║ something to pass the time. 】

memes 【 memes. ❀ ║ your journey begins here. 】

prompts 【 prompts. ❀ ║ choose your path. 】

queue 【 queue. ❀ ║ good things come to those who wait. 】

wishlist 【 wishlist. ❀ ║ wishes to make come true. 】

ic 【 ic. ❀ ║ communication is the key to success. 】

dash comm 【 dash comm. ❀ ║ time to put these two cents in. 】

saved 【 saved. ❀ ║ memories to reserve. 】

open starters 【 open starters. ❀ ║ newfound connections. 】

headcanon 【 headcanons. ❀ ║ secured & crafted by the heart. 】

visage 【 visage. ❀ ║ reflections of destinies and self worth. 】

musings 【 musings. ❀ ║ reach into the mind of the beholder. 】

wardrobe 【 wardrobe. ❀ ║ style with a touch of character. 】

aesthetics 【 aesthetics. ❀ ║ shaping beauty how it meets the eye. 】

answered 【 answered. ❀ ║ heed the call to new beginnings. 】

asks 【 asks. ❀ ║ inquisitive requests. 】

crack 【 crack. ❀ ║ silly fun can turn into open chaos. 】

music 【 music. ❀ ║ melodies that flow to the heart. 】

promo 【 promo. ❀ ║ spread the love. 】

self promo 【 self promo. ❀ ║ welcome to my collection. 】

resources 【 resources. ❀ ║ support from the talented. 】

psa 【 psa. ❀ ║ do the next right thing. 】

ships 【 ships. ❀ ║ so many ships so little time. 】

nsfw 【 nsfw. ❀ ║ intense fervor enriches soul and body. 】

desires 【 desires. ❀ ║ the heart wants what it wants. 】

main 【 main verse. ❀ ║ familiar to delve into new discoveries. 】

thread 【 thread. ❀ ║ sharing a brand new study. 】

character study 【 character study. ❀ ║ observations to improve & master skills. 】

roleplay 【 roleplay. ❀ ║ fantasies transform. 】

Power 【 visage (power). ❀ ║ cower in the presence of power! 】

[hellsbroadcaster]

continued from here x

                   .　　. ˚　. ╳ ⊹ ― 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 down to size when he notices Valentino take a very wise step back. Threatened ? By him ? The notion was downright comical. ❛ How rude of me, we were, weren't we ? ❜ Alastor willingly plays along with the moth's bullshit. ❛ Sometimes I just get carried away when thoughtless choices are made, but that certainly wasn't the case here. ❜ Alastor smiles pleasantly, making sure Val understood not to make another frivolous move again, the danger was still very much around. ❛ Now, where were we ? ❜

@mcthbitten

[thebibliosphere]

So this is just because I kinda think it's a fun look at the other side of things- my library's copy of Hunger Pangs on Libby has a wait list of 103 people currently! So clearly youre doing something right! Obviously I still placed the hold, but I expect it will be a fun surprise for myself in a few months when I reach the front of the queue. (I'm one of those people that has seen you around my dash forever but didn't know you wrote a book til recently so I am rectifying that ignorance as soon as possible).

...103 people? Holy shit. I dunno who’s out there doing that good a job of marketing it because it isn’t me 😂

I hope you enjoy Hunger Pangs once your hold comes through!

[belovedblossoms]

Now it looked like he was really starting to struggle keeping his composure, Makoto bit her lip to keep from smiling or laughing. She was starting to get through to him like this! And it was actually pretty cute how much he's trying to hold on and keep this little facade of his. She didn't know why he would choose to lie and claim these things that he could really do them with her, it's not exactly gentlemanly or what most women would want to hear at all being rough instantly. But, this was only a little joke to push his buttons, she'll just have to keep going.

As he removed his jacket and fanning himself, Makoto took the opportunity to wrap her arms around him and nuzzled on his shoulder. "Nope, I don't think it's the AC and it hasn't been turned off. Maybe we're both just getting a little more hot and bothered than we thought." As he offered to make her something to eat before even getting at it, her lips smirked once more as she sat herself back to release her arms from him. She was bold enough to reach for his chin firmly and turned him to face her. "Hmm, I don't think I'm hungry for food...but I am for you. You're playing hard to get at this point, aren't you? Well...I. Want. You. Yusuke." She'll have to lay off of him after this, already she was doing her best to keep it together and even she surprised herself by all of these actions so far.

It looks like she wanted to play hardball, well that’s exactly what they’ll be playing now. He needed her to blush at least once, but it looks like she wasn’t going to give him that without a fight..God and she even gave herself a soft sultry tone. Was Makoto always capable of this?? The same bookworm that used t’ put his ass back into class?? The same stickler for the rules?! Damn she even saw his little claim as a challenge and is now twisting his own words against him.

━━   ❝   𝐘𝐚 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰..𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝..   ❞   For some reason, his tone wasn’t as cocky as it usually is, the confidence in him seemed like it was sucked out of him. “I-...” He froze the moment he felt those soft lips of hers press against his cheek…kisses, and now her hands gave his body gentle rubs as well. SHIT he’s really in trouble now, he doesn’t know the FIRST thing about pleasing a woman. The only experience he’s got comes from magazines and movies that he’s seen and read.

“Did you turn off the AC in here? Cause it’s gettin’ a little hot in here.” Yusuke’s hand fans himself as he slowly removes himself from his green jacket to enforce the lie he’s made. “You sound like you’re hungry though, can’t go through a round of intense fuckin’ without some food in ya though.”

[vixlenxe]

Tiff is getting a bouquet of roses. Not black, red roses with white tips. Signed by Arya, of course, and coming with a small box of chocolates, and a note.

"Look, I don't usually do the whole courting thing, but you're very pretty and I want to talk about this. Swing by the bar sometime. Please?"

Tiffanie is... not really sure how to feel... besides surprised. Roses are a very common flower but... does this person know what they are saying with these particular types of roses? Unity? Maybe but... she probably shouldn't think to hard on this whole arrangement, she might hurt herself.

"C-courting? What-?" And now, the elezen's cheeks could come close to matching the red ends of the roses. Wha... what, because she passed a compliment? It shouldn't matter so much coming from her!

"..." Tiffanie really didn't think it would matter much, she's just another soul out there. But it felt rude & out of place to just completely turn away from this offer. Even if she's only going to end up getting laughed out of the place. "... The bar..."

[bloomingdog]

Price with an ADHD reader

So self indulgent!

John Price who feels self-conscious thinking you like Soap more because of your similar personalities.

Soap and you are a tumultuous pair, feeding off each other’s energy, you’re good friends, you hang out together just the two of you. He’s not jealous, especially not of Johnny, but he does feel a pang of self-consciousness at times, feels bad about not being able to keep up with you sometimes, about not being enough. He wouldn’t share those thoughts with you, more of an inside thing, he feels silly. Of course those doubts melt away as soon as you’re telling him about how your day went, about how much you missed him, about what reminded you of him. All the possible doubts he had leaving as he gets showered with kisses.

John Price who just stands and watches when you get the zoomies.

A sudden burst of energy has you walking up and down the house following John around, jumping from topic to topic to the latest song lyrics or idle dance move stuck in your head. He watches in amusement and tries to engage in your jumping conversation.

John Price who falls asleep during your late night yapping and still responds with nonsense answers while asleep.

“-And yeah apparently emus can’t walk backwards, don’t you think that's weird? How can an animal just not do that?” Your before-bed rant has been going on for longer than usual, inspired by a Wikipedia rabbit hole that still lingers in your phone’s history.

“Does Laswell know?” He mumbles.

“About emus?”

John Price who’s reluctant to lay on top of you if you ask. 

“Please, please, please it’ll feel good!”

“Love, I’d crush you.” He had gotten you a weighted blanket for this exact reason. “Ain’t the blanket enough?”

“No! Because the blanket’s cold and you’re so much better better!” He’s reluctant, your puppy eyes are working overtime getting him to agree, which he does, of course. 

John Price who just sighs and plays along when you ask him to wrestle you.

In your defense, it' was's a good way to get rid of extra energy or help while understimulated. He’s currently got you in the loosest headlock he can manage while you kick and thrash. 

“Are you tired yet?” No answer comes, just more kicking that makes him release you.

As you try to attack him again, John effortlessly picks you up and throws you on the bed, which earns him a fit of giggles followed by an attempt to tackle him that ends you back in bed.

John Price who comforts you if you ever think you’re too much for him.

Big tears are coming down your eyes and wetting your face, you couldn’t pinpoint where all these feelings came from. You’ve got your face against his chest, voice shaking as you explain how you feel.

“I’m just a lot, you know? And I need you all the time and you like being alone and i want to give you space and I try, but I’m too much and-”

“Okay love, c’mon, none of that.” He cut you off after probably the thirtieth ‘and’. “We need what we need, and we work ‘round that all the time, don’t we? You’re not too much, you’re good just the way you are.”

John Price who lets you use him as a human fidget.

You’ve been waiting in this queue for no more than 5 minutes and it’s still getting you impatient, he notices, of course. The rapid looking-around, your foot tapping are all tell-tale signs of it. He extends his hand to you, which you take, and begin fidgeting with his digit and gloves, it keeps you well occupied, concentrated in the repetitive moments as time passes.

John Price who <3

[darkficsyouneveraskedfor]

Cool for the Summer 1

No tag lists. Do not send asks or DMs about updates. Review my pinned post for guidelines, masterlist, etc.

Warnings: this fic will include dark content such as noncon/dubcon, age gap, power dynamics, cheating, and possible untagged elements. My warnings are not exhaustive, enter at your own risk.

This is a dark!fic and explicit. 18+ only. Your media consumption is your own responsibility. Warnings have been given. DO NOT PROCEED if these matters upset you.

Summary: After finishing your degree, you return home only to find things aren't as you left them.

Characters: Bucky Barnes

Note: Hellooooooooo. I've done it.

As per usual, I humbly request your thoughts! Reblogs are always appreciated and welcomed, not only do I see them easier but it lets other people see my work. I will do my best to answer all I can. I’m trying to get better at keeping up so thanks everyone for staying with me.

Your feedback will help in this and future works (and WiPs, I haven’t forgotten those!) Please do not just put ‘more’. I will block you.

I love you all immensely. Take care. 💖

The heat is suffocating. There’s so many people crammed into the tight space. Enough to smother you and make you sweat. You're close to the end. 

The train is finally still and passengers rise to take down their bags and form a queue along the center aisle. You stay patiently in your seat. You’d rather wait there then brave the crowded shuffle as the impatience to disembark mounts. 

At last, the doors open and people begin to move. You don’t stand until the last person passes your row. Your suitcase is at the front of the car with the bigger luggage. 

Step-by-step you make your way up and slip your bag off the middle shelf. You haul it awkwardly to the door and the man on the ground helps bring it down. You thank him, looking only at his branded pin, and step off. 

You drag the bag behind you and hike up the smaller bag on your shoulder. You’re exhausted and it’s not even noon. The automatic doors stand open as the other passengers enter the station. You follow and wheel your bag to the side so you’re out of the way. 

You take out your phone. Your mother texted that she was here ten minutes ago. You can’t see much through the busy station. It’s summer and everyone is on their way somewhere; going home or heading out on vacation. 

You’re relieved to be back but you won’t be able to relax until you’re at your mom’s house. You can’t wait to hide in your room and catch up on your reading. After four years at college, you have a long list. 

As endless as your list may be, your reprieve won’t be. You have your degree now. You need to use it. Find a job, start your life, be an adult. The prospect is exciting but terrifying. More the latter as it entails associating with strangers. You’ve never been very good at that. 

You did so well in school because it’s all you did. You didn’t go out and party, you didn’t distract yourself with dating or drinking, you didn’t even sign up for that book club that looked fun. You only stayed in and studied and occasionally ate in the cafe instead of boiling ramen or ordering in. 

You don’t see her. You roll over to a free seat and sit. You text and ask where she is. 

The general public stirs around you, blending into your peripherals as you stare at your phone and wait. You’d be better off waiting outside. Maybe. There’s a line of taxis and it’s all clustered with people trying to claim one. 

“Ahem, excuse me.” The deep tone draws your head up but your eyes don’t go all the way. You focus on the man’s neck and the silver and brown stubble under his chin. He says your name and you sit up taller. “That’s you, right? Your mom showed me a pic. She’s just run to the bathroom.” 

“Huh?” You clutch your bag tight. 

“She did tell you I was coming, didn’t she?” He asks. 

You shake your head and gnaw on your lip, “no. Who are you?” 

You don’t know him. Not by his voice or the brief peek at his face. He’s older. Maybe her age. His dark hair is peppered with grey and his face is lined around his eyes and mouth, a few softer wrinkles in his forehead. His blue eyes are as bold as gems. 

“Bucky.” He answers as if that should be explanation enough. He offers his hand. “Finally, we meet.” 

You look around and accept his hand. You shake it. “Um, okay?” 

He lets you go and grabs the handle of your suitcase. You reach for it in panic and stand. You nearly tip over and barely avoid brushing against him. 

“She didn’t mention me. At all?” 

You shake your head. 

“Bucky,” your mom’s voice undercuts the awkward introduction. You turn to watch her flutter over. “Oh, sweetie, you’re home!” 

Your mom seizes you and wraps you in a tight hug. She usually lets you have your space. You’ve never been touchy feely but you don’t protest. It has been a while since you saw her. 

“Um, mom?” You murmur as she releases you. 

She steps back and looks between you and the stranger. No, his name is Bucky. 

“Oh, yes. You two. This is Bucky. Bucky--” 

“We met,” Bucky interrupts. 

“So sorry. I had an iced coffee on the way,” she trills. 

“Bucky?” You raise your brows in your mom’s direction. 

“You remember. I told you I met a guy,” she lowers her voice and nudges you. “This is him.” 

“Oh.” 

You vaguely remember her mentioning it after Christmas. You didn’t think too much about it. You don’t remember it coming up again. She always just said she went out or talked about chores. You wonder if she didn’t tell you on purpose. If maybe she expected you to overreact. 

“We thought we could take you out for lunch as a bit of a homecoming. That train food isn’t very filling.” She smiles. “Well, it was Bucky’s idea. He’s so sweet.” 

“Honey,” he chuckles. “Please, you’re giving me a lot to live up to.” 

“Erm. If you want.” You shrug. 

“Sounds like a plan. I’m starving.” Bucky pulls your bag away and you flinch again. “Ladies, first. Want me to get your other bag?” He offers and you shake your head.  

Your mom moves first and you quickly catch up to her. You wish she’d at least warned you. You’re entirely unprepared for this. She knows you don’t do well with new people but maybe that’s why she didn’t say anything. So you couldn’t come up with an excuse to get out of it. 

The sun beats down and adds to the sheet of sweat across your nape. Bucky looms behind you, his shadow skewing on the pavement, and you search for your mom’s car. You don’t see it. 

She leads you to a dark blue car and you stare at it dumbly. 

“Bucky drove,” your mom explains. The trunk pops as Bucky rolls your bag up. You step back as he lifts it inside. You thank him again as guilt bristles in your chest. 

You follow your mom around the side of the car, waiting for her lead. When she opens the door, you open the back one. When she gets in, you get it. When she clips in her seat belt, you do. Bucky gets in on the driver’s side and drops his keys in the little tray between the cup holders. He jabs the button to turn the engine. 

He doesn’t shift into gear right away. He does up his own seat belt, adjusts his posture, then fiddles with the mirror. You glance up as his eyes dart away in the mirror. Was he looking at you?

You pick at the hem of your sleeves button-up and lean into the door. You really hope you’re not in the way. You have that rotting sensation in your gut. You’ve ruined their day. 

“Alright, everyone buckled in?” He grips the wheel with one hand, the other hooking behind your mother’s seat as he cranes and backs out of the spot. You stare at his thick fingers as you slump down in self-consciousness. You know he’s only checking his rear window but you’re always paranoid of being seen. 

He rolls the car straight and steers between the slanted rows of vehicles. He idles behind the fleet of cabs and weaves his way through the chaos. Your mom sighs and shifts. She’s a less than patient driver. 

“So, we were thinking the new bar and grill, figured you haven’t been around to try it,” your mom explains. “But if you miss Dezi’s, we can go there. Me and Bucky love getting Sunday lunch there. You remember how we used to go?” 

Your lips twitch as you fright a frown. Dezi’s is your place. You and your mom went there since you were in grade school. Knowing she’s been taking him feels like a violation. The suspicion that you’re being replaced unnerves you. You don’t have any right to be mad about it. You’re grown now and your mom’s allowed to live her life. Thing’s change, they already have. 

“New place is fine,” you grumble. 

“Great! Megan recommended it. I’ve been dying to try it.” Your mom is elated. 

She’s never short of enthusiasm but you don’t know the last time she didn’t have a single complaint. If it’s a nice day, she’s disappointed she can’t be at the beach. If she has the day off, she’s upset she has to do the laundry, even if you offer to throw it in with yours. And when she finally gets her food at a restaurant, she laments that she didn’t order the chicken instead of beef. Maybe change is good. 

“Your mom’s a great tour guide. I don’t feel so lost anymore.” Bucky stops at a light and looks at her. “Uh, Lauren?” 

“Straight then left,” she instructs him with a point of her finger. Her nails are done. Not her usual chipped paint on her short square cuticles; she has a full set with a lovely almond shape. 

He follows her directions and continues through the green. You turn your attention out the window. You were only just home for the holidays but everything feels so different. Or maybe you are too.  

There’s nothing ahead of you no, yet everything at the same time. You haven’t found much in your job search. Every job your mom sent you, you applied. You trawled the online boards and even used the student career center for help with your CV. A dozen articles littered your feed deeming the market oversaturated. 

Another disappointment for your mom. You’re sure she won’t fail to mention this one. You exhale and twine your fingers together in your lap. 

“Tired, sweetie?” Your mom asks. 

“Uh, yeah,” you answer. It wouldn’t do any good to share your worries. You still have time to find a job. Eventually, you have to get something. 

“Alright,” Bucky flicks his blinker on and waits to turn. “Here we are.” 

He pulls into the lot of the bar and grill. It’s built to resemble a log cabin and the entire theme has a rustic tint. He slides into a spot and shuts the engine off. In the silence, your stomach rumbles loudly. 

“Hungry?” He chuckles and peeks back over his shoulder. As your mom jostles her purse and untangles her seat belt, he winks. Your blink dumbly and click the button to release yourself. 

“Sure.” Your voice creaks as you pull the door handle. It doesn’t budge. You try again. Then frantically feel around for the lock. 

“Oops.” Bucky turns and hits a switch. The locks thunk back. 

Your mom gets out first and you follow. Bucky catches up and brushes by you as he passes. He beats you both to the front door and opens it for you. You trail your mom and he stays close as he enters behind you. 

“Such a gentleman,” your mom praises and giggles. She sounds bubbly. You can’t remember her sounding like that before. 

“Table for three,” Bucky says to the hostess. 

Again, he lets you go ahead of him. Your mom is ahead of you as the hostess leads you into the dining room. You’re sat at a booth. You’re relieve to have a bench to yourself, facing your mother and Bucky, but she insists on being on the outside in case she needs the bathroom. That leaves you across from him. 

“Drinks.” Bucky intones as he grabs the slender menu. “Cocktails?” 

“What do they have?” Your mom leans on him as she reads over his shoulder. 

“Hmm, interesting. Apple cider’s a bit out of season,” Bucky comments. “Figured we should celebrate. Baby girl is home and graduated.” 

You wince at the reference. Baby girl? He sucks his teeth as he examines the menu then turns it around. He offers it across the table. 

“Think I'll stick to beer,” he says. 

“Go on,” your mom goads. “Get something special, sweetie. You earned it.” 

“Oh, it’s okay, I’ll just have water.” 

“It’s a special day,” she insists.  

“Well, er...” you take the menu and nod. You look down at the listings as your cheeks burn hot. You don’t like to argue, especially when there’s no good reason. 

You try to make sense of it. Blackberry sounds good but you’re not sure what bitters are. You don’t drink. You had one glass of wine at a New Years party with your mom’s friends a few years ago and didn’t really get the appeal. It made your stomach feel swishy. 

There’s a lemonade that sounds okay. You like lemonade. You settle on that and put the menu down. Your mother scoops it up and you apologise. You should’ve asked her if she needed it. 

A server appears and takes your drink orders as she doles out a set of larger menus. You take yours and listen as she recites the specials. You don’t really catch any of it. You’ve always done better with writing than oral instruction. She leaves and you wait for the others to open their menu before you do the same. 

“This is nice,” your mom says. “I’m so happy you two are getting along.” 

You force a smile and Bucky slips his arm around her and squeezes. Your eyes meet again and his cheek dimples beneath his beard. You quickly avert your attention back to the sandwich options.

Getting along? You barely know him. Not to mention, you didn’t expect him. No use in whining about it. He's here and your mother is happy. 

[vixlenxe]

"Did that once before, but with a knife instead of a spear. Never again."

Maxie shook her head & grimaced at the memory of getting a Gajalaka knife in the back. She was still a young hunter back then, & woke up to an Anjanath not to far from her... thank whatever gods that she managed to pass out in a dense bush & stayed unnoticed, otherwise she would have become a monstie munchie.

It be very good for Maxie to have a look at the Boaboa in that case, to know their usual stalks, & thus, where to best be on alert for a random throwable coming at her.

"E-eh?" Though, her focus on the subject was thrown off seeing Frosting stumble as he did, & it following with the curing & rubbing of his knee. Making her eyebrow raise slightly. Is... is he okay?

"H-hey-" She stuttered out, a little nervous. "Are you alright?"

"Yea! Those little guys,"

---- He seemed to light up a little in response, shyly covering his mouth with his scarf as he giggled. Boaboa were funny to him- cute, but they were amusing to watch the shenanigans of when not being pelted by spears... he wouldn't like to take multiple paralysis spears to the back again.

"They're funny-- but I... definitely don't recommend getting stabbed by a spear tipped with sleep herb extract any time soon," he was lucky that no monsters found him in that other instance

Frosting nods after, it was a fair enough reason. Hoarfrost was quite beautiful when you're allowed to take it slow and explore on your own. Though the cold definitely made him have to take it pretty slow, if his knee had anything to say about it.

The hunter glances back in the direction of his table, shifting slightly. Maybe he should take his glaive out instead, just in case...? His cane wasn't very suited for snow, let alone ice. He hadn't gotten to ask the smithy for help on that yet

"But- I don't mind! I'll just um... get my weapon then we can leave! I'll be fast, I wasn't sitting too far--"

As he turned to walk back he stumbles, cursing in minor pain as he rubbed his knee. The joys of cold affecting your joints, the usual.

[belovedblossoms-m]

Ignore, just reposting some tags since tumblr freaking ate a good chunk of them...

[kyri45]

✨ISAT Sky: Cotl!AU Q&A ✨

Welcome to the Q&A! A space where I can answer related or similar question about the ISAT Sky: Cotl!AU! If you submitted your ask anonimously, then you’ll have to check the whole post if it’s answered here, if it’s not, worry not! Your asks might have been used for a future comic or just in the queue~

Anonimo ha chiesto: sometimes when im bored i just go to your profile to position your pfp to siffrin's hands so it looks like they're holding you

I feel threatened bc if Siffrin would know what I'm making them pass through with the next comic updates he would crush me insteantly with a fist.

Anonimo ha chiesto: Damn Siffrin is dying and no one will ever remember them. 😔 Oh Loo~ooop!

Loop coming to save the day even tough they aren't paid enough for this shit

Anonimo Siffrin isn't aware of the hole in the wall you can go through for those two statues without having to get pelted by rocks smh my head. (said jokingly) ((Love your comic btw!! Thank you for this AU, I love it))

THE

WHAT?

YOU CAN GO THROUGH A WALL TO GET THEM WITHOUT RUNNING FOR YOUR LIFE?????

Anonimo My reaction to this chapter of ISAT COTL CROSSOVER AU (10/9/2024) GO BBG YOU GOT THIS IN THE BAG!! OH YOU DO NOT GOT THIS IN THE BAG.. oh now you're out of the bag oh god ruh roh

Oh yeah he does NOT have this.

Anonimo pst hey hey are you gonna pose the statues, it would be funny i swear totally not more heartbreaking for siffr- WAIT HOW WOULD THEY REACT TO THE FACT YOU CAN BARELY SAVE ALL OF THE STATUES WHEN YOU REACH THE FOREVER STORM PART-

he has enough memories that he should recover a good amount of statues. It's not a matter of wheter or not he can save everyone, but mostly themself....

Anonimo ha chiesto: Hey so I cannot believe I am so late to see your ISAT and Sky AU because I love!! Both of them!! So much!! And I just wanted to thank you for making it and sharing it with us because it’s really cool! And both fandoms need more attention imo <333 @ucorpwhalingyaoi ha chiesto: I know NOTHING about cotl but my god your isat au of it has made me want to play it so bad 💔 (very /pos…) @primrosechronicles ha chiesto: HEYYYY ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE IVE SENT AN ASK!! Ive been silently reading the isat comic since my last ask and im very very proud of you for making this far!!! mwahh!!! Thank you for inspiring me to play sky again, cuz if not i wouldn't have able to meet my sky friends Anonimo ha chiesto: first of all, I came here from the shadowpeach au but your comics dragged my ass to the ISAT fandom second of all, HOW DARE YOU PLAYED WITH MY HAPPINESS LIKE THAT (love your art and story telling, I wanna eat it like a fancy dinner) @prince0fghosty ha chiesto: It's been hard for me to find Sky: Children of the Light content anywhere! I found you through a friend and not only are you interested in Sky but also Lego Monkie Kid this is truly the best day ever!!! I got back into the game because of you. I like to help moths out in Eden @phoenix-is-here ha chiesto: You are the person who introduced me to the ISAT fandom and I gotta say thank you for that. That's one of the best games I've ever played and I would have never known about it without stumbling onto your account first (because of a strong hyperfixation on a show about monkeys ofc) so.. Accept this virtual cookie and glass of milk as a gift : 🍪 Anonimo ha chiesto: I followed for the shadowpeach, stayed for Sky CotL, keep cookin

HIII!!! AND TYSM!!!!!

@elianaroselight ha chiesto: This feels a little silly, but what is ISAT? I read through your ISAT Sky AU comic and I feel like I am missing half of the story. I love what I'm seeing so far and want more, but I also don't know or completely understand who the characters are and why I should care about them (more than I do already at least). Sorry if this is silly. I just want to understand.

ISAT is short for "In Stars And Time". It's an RPG game made by @insertdisc5. ABsolutely go check it out otherwise you wont understand a thing about the characters of the AU!

when i was reading the most recent page of the In Skies and Time™️ comic I had the most hilarious image in my head of just a bunch of sky kids smacking down on the same area and making this. sky kid pileup????? [since it seems liek theyre all gonna come back like that..] it was super funny to imagine 30 CAR PILEUP 🔥🔥🔥

AWWW SKY KID MOUNTAIN!! Lol probably it would happen? Like when you do Eden just after reset and when you get reborn there's like 7 other players clipped in you rebirth animation in the aviary /home space

Anonimo ha chiesto: Awwwww Bonnie was so excited 😢

poor Bonnie they will get their comfort moment eventually

@sohrleas ha chiesto: YOU YOU'RE THE REASON WHY I got Sky 'cause I saw your isat sky au and got super curious about the game Your art is beautiful and I love it 💚💚💚

LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOO!!!!

Anonimo ha chiesto: HOPEFUL STEWARD WOOOOO-

IT'S MY BOY!!

@o0mochacoffee0o This isn’t related to you Bio dad AU Like my usuals- I just saw in your abut that you like CotL! Now you share two of my interests!! I’m curious to know your favorite parts of the game, if you have any ships, head canons, etc!! I always love listening to people’s opinions on things I love!

About Scotl? I don't have any specific headcanon, but I do ship Moments Guide and Reassuring Ranges. The only thing that I crave for that game is MORE LORE GODDAMN IT

Anonimo ha chiesto: When I said the fun was dying. I did not expected this. I'M SCREAMING AND PUNCHING THE BED NOOOOOOOOOOOO SIFFF

*sips coffee* welcome to hell (literally)

Anonimo ha chiesto: "is that thing a sadness?!" sweet summer child that thing is a menace of death

It absolutely is

Anonimo ha chiesto: Poor Siffrin’s gotta be absolutely TERRIFIED Big scary beast thing spotted them AND suddenly getting bathed in the color they associate with bad stuff? I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t be quaking in their boots.

He is in desperate need of comfort that wont come in like- a irl month I think

Anonimo ha chiesto: I know you won’t be doing the golden wastelands but… Once the party discovers that the groundwater has the same effect as the forest rain, Isabeau decides to bridal carry Siffrin the whole way. Leaving Siffrin a blushy mess. Also, almost if not everyone is scared shitless of the Dark Dragons/Krill (totally not projecting)

ooooohh that is soooo cute i'm dying!!!!!

Anonimo ha chiesto: THE FAKE ACT 4 LOOKING SMILE . THE ACT 5 EDEN MOMENT. THE PARTY BEING SENT BACK . DIES "oh yeah if I still have energy I can loop back" ← me when I'm lying

@starlight-and-clockwork ha chiesto: bawling and kicking and screaming and pulling my hair out THAT PANEL OF SIFFRIN ASKING HIS FAMILY TO REMEMBER HIM WILL HAUNT ME FOREVER YOU ARE SO TALENTED AND CAUSE ME MUCH PAIN THANK U<3

@aro-aces-world ha chiesto: I just caught up with ISAT sky au Fuck you /affectionate

Thank you! Be ready to be even more destroyed by the following updates!

@cherryblossomventi ha chiesto: I’m gonna go feral, Sif did that because he knows he can kinda come back from this with the shooting star thing Im guessing but the others cant/might not because they aren’t from this land,,, oh buddy why didn’t you tell them stop being cryptic idiot

Sif doesn't really remember that he can be reborn like in Sky. He knows only that, if he can reach the light right at the base of the cataclysm, then maybe he can return as well.