#(( just need to add the rest of the verses etc. ))

[passmethatcokezero]

ok now i need dino in bed…..

So I got two of this ask...👀👀 this has been loooooooooong overdue but here we go~~

tags: mommy/noona kink and mentions of overstimulation, pleading etc

Dino, in his blooming youth, would be very experimental when it comes to bed

Not only of different positions, but also in what other things may add spice on steamy nights

And given his lifelong background in dancing, his thighs and hips surely NEVER LIE

His fast thrusting is I N S A N E 🤯🤯🤯 makes you go ballistic

And how he clenches his thighs in every rides welcomes you to utopia

You two were making out soon as he arrived at your place. He was ranting about his worries, his insecurities that have been consuming his sleep, and you know just how to address it. He confessed it himself: kissing you, feeling your warmth, and making you his was like a drug to him (not that he has ever tried it) that takes all his pains away and takes him to a world he only dreamed he would inhibit alone with you if he could.

"Feeling better?" You murmured as you traced his cheek with your thumb, head nodding to respond. He was straddled between your bare thighs where his hands were comfortably rested. "You needed more, don't you?" His hard thigh under your already pooling core clenched to your sultry voice, a soft moan then escaped his shiny lips as you began rocking your hips.

Your hand went straight to his growing bulge inside his trainer shorts as he kisses you deeper than earlier. Your lungs, as if catching his filthy sounds, produces its own, creating a lullaby that soothes his mind.

"Noona..." He was catching his breath as he presses you harder against his thigh. Sweat forms on both your foreheads as tension rises and kisses went sloppy.

You won't ever confess it to him, but him calling you noona drowns you in a spiral of feelings. "Hmm?"

He was unresponsive, as he rests his head back against the wall. Eyebrows meeting in pleasure with his mouth wide open.

"Say it baby," you whispered, making him look at you as you take of your shirt, erect nipples out in the free at last. "Say you want me and you'll gonna get it."

"I... I want you, noona." As soon as he said it, your damp mound found its way to his released cock, humping its length. The friction against your soaked undies was enough to get you two moaning in chorus.

"T-there's... ahhh... there's something in the way..."

You smirked at his impatience. "Oh baby, i know. It's because you forgot something."

It didn't take him long to realize it, and with his desperation the word rattled out his lips like a verse. "Please, please please... noona please..."

And him being your baby just makes it all perfect

He is probably a switch, but likes to be your love little boy most of the time

He wants your attention all to himself

He can make you cum just as how fast he learns choreography

Would even be so mischievous or boastful about it (be it in the open hinting some innuendos or in private when he is teasing you about how confident you look outside but folds underneath him)

And you have no idea what your squirming underneath his release does to him

He is also good with his tongue (he is an all rounder all right)

Airy giggles during sex (and a very sexy one at that)

Seeks praises like how he asks for cuddles

Which you are very generous of as he is to you

Once confessed that he practices at the restroom (with his hand to the thought of you) because he wants you to have the best sex yet every single time

"Why don't you just ask me?"

"Like what... have sex with you every single day?"

"You what!? You pervy little—"

He smirks as he flips a pancake for him after serving you two pieces on a plate, topped with banana slices drizzled with honey and cinnamon, and a bit of soft butter just as how you liked it.

"You see, that's how I improved my dancing. Practising each day." he then looks at you intently after a playful wink, with sincerity you only see when he dances on stage. "Well, it's not like I can do that with you regularly. You're not just some toy or a thing."

(((he has an enormous respect for you okay? a no is a no for him. no more pleading and all that. that's why you two have agreed to be vocal and straightforward when it comes to it.)))

Feels powerful when he's dominant

And yet succumbs to your majestic touches and lustrous whispers

SUB with a dominating mask if I should say

can be really funny too when he is in a bright, casual mood, cracking jokes here and there

you cant believe you’re addicted to laughing at his punchlines while on top of him

clenching around him as you roll your hips is a bonus for him when he makes you cackle

actually the best sex with him are thise filled with laughters

Goes shy when you swallow his seeds

Because he believes it is not something to be ingested

(((what a pure boy)))

"Damn... I am never going to get used to your mouth..." his mouth is wide agape, drool almost pooling of his mouth. "Bbay you're so fucking good."

It was the eve of his birthday. The man was a moaning mess and you could care less about your neighbors, anyway he deserved it for a special treat on his birthday which he wont be able to spend with you as he had a prior schedule for a shoot early morning tomorrow.

"Uh... yeahhhh.... uhhh shit..." He grew quiet of words and only moans and curses and some lewd noises from your mouth echoed in the room. His pitch was getting higher, an indicator he is close to cumming.

No words still coming out as he had his release. He was panting so hard after his long gutteral moan when he paints his arousal inside your warm mouth.

"I'm... I'm sorry...." it was almost inaudible but he managed to speak of it whilst petting your head. "Spit... spit it out... noona,"

Too late, you thought. No way his cum goes to waste.

"Baby... you're too sweet I'm afraid I don't want it anywhere else but my mouth."

edging!!! gosh edging turns him on so much

so yes he might be into foreplay

or even a foreplay before the foreplay

OVERSTIMULATION is one of his kinks like!!!

he finds it too hot when he know he had to beg you to stop (which in no way he means it fully)

that's the only time he has told you that every stop he syas meant go on

cos his body wants to be consumed by YOU

and you basically would k!ll for his whimpers and begs

cos thats your baby boy right there

and you want nothing else but him begging you go harder, writhing and almost tearing up in pleas

(((he was your mommy kink awakening)))

you'll be surprised of his endurance and stamina

like boy, you had multiple rounds and yet he could go on for more unless you remind him he needs his sleep

and like nothing happened, he would walk around casually like his core was not stimulated during the whole things

(well maybe that's an advantage of being a gym rat and an active dancer)

baby boy becomes the big man when it comes to after care

you will most definitely get the princess treatment, just like outside your sex life

STREAM DINO'S WAIT!!!

[velarisdusk]

I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD PREFACE:

these are NOT meant to be soundalikes. i think our guys would use their own intonations, inflections, and creative decisions for things like cadence and ad-libs in these songs. this is meant to be a showcase of what vibes i think their songs would be. under the cut, i'll have notes on why i chose tracks, certain covers of songs, etc.

All that to say—This Is: Wings of Illyria

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01 The Great Escape — BOYS LIKE GIRLS the song that started it all.... i've definitely said this way too many times, but i'll say it again. the bridge. 'we won't hear a word.... they.... say / they don't know us anyway.' that is azriel's part. that is where the crowd goes batshit (buh dum tss). i think their songs would be a range of stuff like pop-punk, alt, rock. this one might be a bit different than the rest of the energy of the playlist, but i was not folding on this one, it HAD to be in the playlist.

02 Seven Nation Army — The White Stripes the bass in this is so iconic and i thought az deserved it. thats pretty much the only reason, i can't even lie

03 Take Me Out — Franz Ferdinand i just really love this song LMFAOOOO also i can see rhys KILLING IT on guitar. i ALSO really like the thought of az and cass having fun shouting the backing vocals. OH OH and az and rhys playing their instruments back to back with these shit-eating smirks on their faces mmm yum

04 Somebody Told Me — The Killers this is the first of the "fun" songs i chose for them, i think that'll make more sense when you listen to the rest of the "fun" ones. like i think these are the slightly less serious songs that they'd enjoy performing.

05 Kryptonite — 3 Doors Down i think this is one of the ones i find truer to their usual sound (usual, i say, as if i didnt just make it all up lol)

06 Sex on Fire — Kings of Leon a more mellow one comparatively. the instrumentals are great in this and i see them having fun with it

07 Come As You Are — Nirvana also a bit more mellow, but i think rhys would kill this

08 Aerials — System Of A Down so.. serj tankian has a very unique voice and i love it but obv rhys wouldnt sound like that yknow? i just think the guitar in this song is awesome and i think rhys would have a lot of fun playing this one (also az on harmony yum)

09 The Kill — Thirty Seconds To Mars a classic emo/alt song. this one all around is AMAZING for them. the backing vocals, the belting, the DRUMS. cass would have so much fun on this one

10 Everlong — Foo Fighters starts slow but picks up, i think the instrumentals all around are very them. i see rhys being super passionate on vocals (not to mention how iconic the guitar is HELLOOOO), cass smashing the mf drums, az with the mellow backing vocals

11 Dance, Dance — Fall Out Boy i think if any of these songs are a bit out of the realm of the others, these two fall out boy tracks are it. dont get me wrong, it still fits into the vibe with those "fun" songs i was talking about, it's just one of their less serious songs i think

12 Thnks fr th Mmrs — Fall Out Boy three hot guys singing about casual sex. need i say more?

13 Dear Maria, Count Me In — All Time Low pop punk singer rhys!! i love!! another "fun" song

14 Are You Gonna Be My Girl — Jet yet another "fun" song! ugh idk i just find them singing about a girl to be very hot and sexy

15 You're Gonna Go Far, Kid — The Offspring the guitar.. the aggressive lyrics.... the shouted ad libs (def cass on the 'trust, deceived' at the end of the second verse) and the lower harmony by az

16 Scotty Doesn't Know — Lustra A "FUN" SONG!! ONE OF MY FAV "FUN" SONGS ON THIS LIST!! like i said,, these hot guys singing about a girl.. add in the fact that theyre singing about fucking her>>>>>

17 I Was Made For Lovin' You — YUNGBLUD OKAY. i have a good bit to say about this one bc i realize it's an interesting choice. i had the original by KISS on here at first, but the sound was a bit too classic rock compared to the rest of their stuff. this cover gives a bit more of a modern-alt-rock sound? i want to make known that i HATE the way "can't" in the first "i can't get enough of you baby" is sung, but it's only once. i also love the PICK UP IN TEMPO AAAAA its really good. let me walk you through the thought process. im seeing in concert we've got like.. a dark stage. a spotlight on rhys seated at a piano, singing into the mic. once he sings the first chorus, he stands, the lights come up, az tosses him his guitar, he catches it with one hand, throwing the strap over himself, the guitar spins around him and then rhys starts fuckin GOING AT IT. anyway..... yeah that's why i chose this cover instead of the original

18 You Give Love A Bad Name — Bon Jovi ik i said classic rock wasnt their sound but this one is just so good. i can see them giving this one a slightly more modern feel

19 Savior — Rise Against do me a favor. listen to this with headphones. start the song with just the right earbud in, then at the end of that intro verse, put the left one in so the guitar grows. those isolated vocals would be az. thank u.

20 Situations — Escape the Fate remember how 16 was one of my fav "fun" songs on the list? THIS is my fav one. its just so openly sexual, vey raunchy, they'd be very sexy singing this and the crowd would cream their pants

21 The Drug In Me Is You — Falling In Reverse this one's just as simple as great vocals, bitchin guitar, amazing drums

22 Paralyzer — Finger Eleven again, BITCHIN guitar

23 I Hate Everything About You — Three Days Grace the AGGRESSION!!!!! RAAAA!!!!!!! thats it, it's aggressive and they'd be hot playing this song

24 Covet — Basement another slower song, but i love it so i put it. duh. every album has one or two slower songs, this is one of them.

25 Zombie — Bad Wolves i absolutely LOVE this one. it has more of that rock feel for these guys than the original by the cranberries. thats why i chose this cover. i can see them head banging to this one

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yall were interested so just gonna tag you here!! hope you enjoy :D @anarchiii @chairofchaos @blushingfawnsposts @mellowmusings @acoazlove

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[bluedabadeedabadie]

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[topazadine]

"How Do I Make Myself Start Writing?" (Tips to Get the Damn Thing Done)

Estimated Reading Time: 9 Minutes

I have complained previously about people telling newbie writers to "just write!!!" as if this helps at all. In that post, I was more assessing the reason why people ask how to start writing rather than the mechanics of beginning to write.

Now I am going to come back and give you some basic, nuts-and-bolts tips on how to actually start writing something.

In this post, we will discuss how to develop a good framework for writing. Because I am a plotter, not a pantser, I will be focusing on plotting rather than just going at it willy-nilly. This is just my opinion and my process, so some things may not apply to you; take what you like and leave the rest.

Here's the outline of what we will discuss. I will be including links to previous posts that cover each aspect in more detail if you need more advice on each step:

Plotting

Outlining

Titling Sections

Writing Out of Order

Getting Started by Section

Using Google/Word Comments While Writing

Tools for Motivation

Tools for Concentration

Tools for Revision

Plotting

When plotting, you are not coming up with a play-by-play; that is the outline. People often confuse the two when writing, which leads to them getting overwhelmed.

With a plot, you only care about these components:

The inciting event

The MC's goal

The summit or climax

The end

You can think of your plot as the elevator pitch you'd give to someone when explaining your story; it is a general overview of the piece.

So, if I was looking at my 100k+ fanfic, "A Tale of Two Citadels," I would describe it as this:

"Two Yamanbagiris get mixed up and sent to opposite citadels: one good, one bad. They then have to find their way back to their own home. Omokage steps in and cuts a hole in space-time to rescue his citadel's Yamanbagiri, bringing back Manba from the other citadel."

Now we can move on to the outline, where we figuring how to go from inciting event -> summit -> end.

Outlining

Outlines are tricky because if you add too much detail, then you get demotivated, as I have discussed in my Double Outlining method.

As I explain there, I like to come up with a very long outline, which contains everything I want to have in there, and then drastically cut it down to my actual planning document I use while guiding my work.

When I am outlining, I do not always use chapters, unless I am 100% certain that I will have exactly that many chapters. Instead, I organize things by different scenes.

Sometimes it's possible to use chapters; for example, if I have dual POVs and am switching back and forth every chapter, then the amount of chapters I have is mostly locked in. But if you're doing a single POV, you may find you need more or less than you expected.

Anyway, you'll start with these main components:

Beginning

Inciting event

Climax

End

And then go and fill in the rest. If you are using my Plot Mountain method for adventure stories, then it will look something like this:

Base Camp: Beginning.

Base Camp -> ABC: Lead-up to inciting event.

ABC: Inciting event.

ABC -> North Col: First challenge.

North Col: First break/plateau.

And so on ... you can read the Plot Mountain post for a better understanding of what I am talking about.

Once you have a basic understanding of each scene that will be included, it's time to develop your draft.

Titling Sections

I like to start out with headers for each section or scene, as this helps me know what I will need to work on.

It's easy to forget that your first draft is not your final draft and you do not have to use "Chapter 1," etc when doing it. In fact, I discourage this, because you may very well find you need more chapters, and then you get yourself confused.

Instead, consider using descriptive headers and organizing things by scene when you are writing.

This is an example of what I am talking about, from the first draft of the sixth part of the Eirenic Verses series, Poesy.

Those are the "titles" of each chapter. Once I was actually done with the book, I went in and fixed these headers into actual chapters.

This method is helpful because of what I will discuss next (writing out of order) and because it helps ensure that you're staying on track with your plot points.

If I have already done most of the writing and then realized that I need a new chapter, I make a new header, highlight the "Chapter" part, and then add a comment to it reminding me of what this scene needs to include.

I do not highlight the number of the chapter, because I may very well find that I need another chapter before this one. Then I'd have to renumber it, nuking my comment in the process.

In general, I try to keep all sections within about 200-500 words of each other (depending on how long the chapters are), unless there's an extremely good reason for a given chapter to be much shorter than the others.

This helps the reader know what to expect and how to pace themselves when they are reading. If they're just about to go to bed and say "one more chapter," and then that chapter ends up being twice as long as the others, they might be a bit annoyed.

Writing Out of Order

Sometimes you are stuck on a section for whatever reason; maybe you're not feeling it, maybe you need more research, maybe you're not quite sure where you're heading with it. And that's fine! Just don't let it demotivate you.

Write what part you're most excited about when you are most excited about it.

I usually write the beginning, the climax, and the end first. Then, I add the "sub-climaxes:" those smaller sections of tension, like a fight scene or whatever.

After that, I stitch them all together with the downtime scenes, which will have a bit of momentum but a slower pace.

In many cases, a downtime scene is combined with a moment of tension to make a full chapter.

Getting Started by Section

If I am very stuck on a particular section and just can't get myself to do it, I tell myself to write 200 words in the section, and if I'm still not feeling it, then I can stop and do another part, or give up for the day. In many cases, I end up continuing for a few more hundred words.

Even if I still give up on the section for the day, I have given myself to something to work on when I pick it back up again: I am not confronted with a blank page with no understanding of what I am supposed to do next.

Sometimes, if I am really, really stuck, I'll stop writing right in the middle of a sentence, which gives me an even stronger anchor when I'm ready to continue.

Using Google/Word Comments While Working

Google or Word comments are an immensely helpful tool while you are working, as they help remind you of things that you know you need to add but don't feel like doing right in the moment.

They don't have to be very long either, just enough to tell you that you still have some more work to do on this part.

Then, as you finish, you can either delete them or resolve them, depending on whether you want to remember what you had to fix. I tend to delete them, as resolved comments can still be visible on a completed Word doc when I send it to a beta reader.

Tools for Motivation

Word Count Spreadsheet. Keeping track of your work every day helps build intrinsic motivation and encourages you to keep going, even on days where you don't feel like working.

StimuWrite. I explained this in great detail on my other blog, but essentially it gamifies writing for you.

Pomodoro Method. You've probably heard of this already so I won't belabor the point, but it makes you work in 25-minute-ish chunks where you do nothing but what you're meant to be doing. Because I use Cold Turkey, I don't tend to need it, but sometimes I'm really, really distracted, and then I will put a timer on to keep myself honest.

Tools for Concentration

Cold Turkey. I don't see this get mentioned a lot by writers and I'm not sure why, as I literally use it every single day of my life. It blocks whatever websites you shouldn't be looking at so that you can focus on your work.

Binaural Beats. While binaural beats aren't some Hail Mary thing that makes you into a super genius, they can be helpful sometimes. You can find lots of versions of binaural beats on YouTube or your favorite music playing app.

Tools for Revision

Microsoft Read Aloud. I really like this tool for Word, though it does tend to butcher fantasy names (especially Uileac, I'm sorry honey). This makes it easier to catch typos or notice where you used the same word twice in a sentence. You can find this under the "review" section. Be sure to put it on normal speed or even below normal speed so that you can really capture missing words.

ProWritingAid. I will say that since I have started using ProWritingAid more frequently, I don't find as much value in it anymore, especially with the critique feature. They changed it recently so that it's not quite as thorough. Still, if you're a newer writer, you can definitely find benefit in its suggestions, particularly the "Inspiration" element. It is also good for letting you see an immediate overview of problems so you can just click on them and fix them all at once. I also like its sensory feature so I remember to actually add all five senses to my work.

Beta Readers. Yes, of course, beta readers are very helpful. But you need to find good ones! Ask if a writer on Tumblr that you like and admire will be willing to take a look at your work; they may say no, but there's no harm in asking. Fiverr can also be a good resource. I have found r/betareaders to be hit or miss. A lot of the beta readers on there are unexperienced and don't know what they're talking about.

And that's about it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

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[citrinitxs]

KNOWING YOUR PARTNER WELL CAN POTENTIALLY MAKE WRITING TOGETHER A LOT EASIER. REPOST, DO NOT REBLOG!

NAME: Navina! However, people call me by different nicknames and alias/es, such as Navi, Nav, menace (/aff), and even by my anon alias, ✨!

PRONOUNS: they/them!

PREFERENCE OF COMMUNICATION: tumblr asks & dms, but if we're friends/mutuals and we can vibe, then discord <3

NAME OF MUSE(s): main muses are albedo, kaedehara kazuha, alice! The rest that arent my mains are on my carrd, which you can check because Im too lazy to list them all out

BEST EXPERIENCE: personally, I think my best has been w/ meeting new people and discovering what they like from our muse dynamics. I absolutely love talking abt how they may act and how, in certain verse/s and plot points, their relationship develops. I have a particular fondness for those who are doomed by narratives to only say "fuck you" and REWRITE the damn thing themselves... or just be tragic for the sake of the majority <3

RP PET PEEVES / DEALBREAKERS:

- no communication. I refuse to tolerate people who can't communicate how they feel with me, especially if I did something they don't like. got an issue? talk to me! I promise you, I will be more supportive and willing than me finding out you talked shit about my style, muses, or me in general.

- acting/proclaiming we're exclusives WITHOUT my prior knowledge NOR consent. I personally am not interested in being exclusive with people unless we're genuinely close friends (and there's chemistry for our muses to the point I can see it), and even then, I would prefer if we talked about it and we're both FINE with the idea. However, if you say that I'm ONLY allowed to speak/interact with your muse and NO ONE ELSE'S? That's a hard block. This is an auto block if we are not mutuals and you proclaim I am exclusive with your muse.

- romanticizing dark themes and/or glorifying it. Enough said. I have some issues that I refuse to talk about and I am also sensitive with certain topics, and I refuse to glorify anything that can be considered dark. I may tackle on it sometimes (be it by muses, myself, etc.), but if you romanticize or glorify themes like sexual assault/harassment, incest, and the sort? Instant deal breaker. "Don't speak to me again" type of deal breaker. Don't test my patience. (bonus is if you try to defend it. You will be blocked the moment you try, so don't bother.)

MUSE PREFERENCES: characters that have genuine potential and dynamic where you can just see how fucked they can be, how you can make each other worse, how they can be each others' star-crossed lovers and forever in tragedy. They can literally be the most normal couple to exist or something, just so as long there's chemistry & where we can channel our inner conflict together for them to conquer! (Bonus points if they're ALSO a doomed by the narrative character. dw bestie, we'll redeem them ourselves...... after they go through hell and back ofc LMAO)

PLOTS OR MEMES:  BOTH AND I'LL DIE ON THIS HILL. Listen, plots fit a LOT for me because then, we can plan out how our characters may act + make it easier. It's also long-term for me, esp for ships and muses I'm interested depending on the fandom. Memes, however, are good pick me ups because I will send them en masse. Woe, meme be upon ye, y'know?

LONG OR SHORT REPLIES: Ok, both (for my rp partners), BUT not 1 sentence short. Please add depth. If you need the minimum, 3 to 5 sentences is good! Just go wild! I personally write a lot because ranting abt things have me hyped, so expect like. maybe? 3 paras? probably 4 or 5? Just medium length rlly, but if I am EXTREMELY hyperfixated on a verse/muse/plot/dynamic...... yeah gl LMAOOOOO

BEST TIME TO WRITE: goddamn, it's when my brain can focus. it can be late as fuck and I would be too into writing to sleep, and sometimes, its IN THE MORNING. LIKE. HELLO? so yeah what's time actually. (/silly)

ARE YOU LIKE YOUR MUSE(S): In my personal opinion? Not really (esp not Albedo lmao??) but. apparently my friends think. that I do?? honestly ask thea and a few of my mutuals, they'll answer this better than I can tbh

TAGGED BY STOLEN FROM: @glacialswordsman & @poswiecenia (lmao hi I live in ur notif walls <3) TAGGING: @vagrantshiraeth ; @amemoire ; @constarellations @lorendiel ; @livingakasha ; @bloodied-bets ; @ anyone else (hi I will live in ur walls soon, move over /j)

[fixyourwritinghabits]

Hello!

Forgive me if I'm asking something people have asked before but I've gotten to that point in my story where I'm stuck, aka The Hard Part.

See I've changed a lot in how I want the story to go, and I don't even know if I want to keep this scene I'm writing. However this is my first draft so I know that as long as I get something down, I can edit and fix it later. But it's hard to get through something that I don't like no matter how I write it, if that makes sense.

I just don't know what to do and was wondering if you had any advice?

So I'm sure you know the normal advice - skip that part, write "do this later", etc - that's clearly not working for you. And believe me, I completely understand. I have been in this boat many times, and figuring out how to row it to shore never seems to get easier.

However, I think there are some ways you can go about it (besides lie on the ground and suffer, which is my go-to), starting with:

What effect do you want that scene to have going forward? Basically, what main plot outcomes come from both action and reaction to the scene? Will it advance a subplot or add tension to a romance? If you chart your plot points by rising tension toward a climax, is it a step up or does it keep you stuck in one place? Returning to an outline (or charting one out) may help you figure out why you can't get passed this one part.

Is the scene happening in the right place (and the right time)? Some of my scenes don't work because I'm trying to write them at the wrong point of the novel. I'm in the middle of that now, actually - I'm trying to redraft a chapter that's rather flat because a character appears to solve a problem, rather than the main cast figuring their own way out. Instead, I'm going to move that character to a later chapter where his introduction is going to complicate the plot, and suddenly that solves a huge chunk of my problems with this part of the book. You may need the scene, but it may not. E happening in the right place. The flashcard method is a great way to figure this out - put short summaries of your scenes on flashcards, and lay them out in order. You may find shifting the scenes around solves your current issue.

Are you merely reluctant to kill your darlings? Sometimes, although we all hate to admit it, a scene just does not work. It retreats a character movement that has more impact elsewhere in the book, or it's simply indulgent. This too has been a hard lesson for me to learn - sometimes you need to throw the whole thing out to get the rest of the book on track. While it's not easy to figure out, returning to that flashcard method may help - does it do you any good to remove the scene or merge it with another part of the book?

Sometimes you have trouble with a scene because it's not necessary (even if you haven't figured out why yet). Sometimes you have trouble with a scene because it's critical to a plot point you haven't nailed down. There's no easy answer to 'why is this hard' - it is something you have to work out piece by piece. Some other things you can try:

Don't have a plot buddy? Talk to a rubber duck - The rubber duck method of solving problems works for many people if you have no one to talk your ideas through with. You can do it in your head, but out loud often is the best method. I know it seems silly, but it works.

Fuck it and go - Sometimes not thinking about the story is the only way to make progress in the story. Go for a walk, play a video game, watch the new Spider-Verse movie, and your plot problems will solve themselves (usually in the shower or right before bed, so keep a notebook handy!).

There's no easy way to go about slogging through the Hard Part, but you will get there. Good luck!

[cipher-zoo]

First off to the birthday anon you own me financial compensation because one gonna be thinking about that forever

And kinda expanding on that maybe when buggy is a bit older its his birthday again and this time they didnt forget and they get a party set up that night. And then buggy doesnt show up. He is gone for hours and they are freaking out. Its well past midnight when buggy shows up scuffed and bruised but okay.

And they are demanding where is was at and why he didnt come to his own birthday party and to that buggy is just dismissively like “oh that was today”

And when the press further about where he was (cuase he wont tell anyone) he is just in general confused he is like “ sorry about the party but like you usually dont care when im usuallyout”

And before his mind can catch up Rayliegh ask “ what do you mean your usually out?”

And the look and buggys face is enough to tell them they once again fucked up and now everyone is trying to remember the last they saw buggy actually on the ship whenever their docked.

Buggy had assumed they knew when he was gone and just never asked either becuase they trusted him or just didnt care, they hadnt left him yet (there had been some close calls). He bother to hear the rest and just heads off to bed

Reggie, my friend! You can't demand financial compensation and then break MY heart in return! What did I do? I'm just the messenger here - well, a very unreliable messenger who adds their own thoughts and takes to other people's messages 🤔 ... but a messenger nonetheless!

All this being said, holy hell, I love this.

I have this Headcanon that, over the years, Buggy turned out to be a far bigger troublemaker than Shanks. At least on one hand, because he had less to lose than Shanks - after all Shanks was the golden boy, and we can't ignore that that must have put a lot of pressure on his shoulders as well - and on the other hand, because Buggy, as we know him, just gets himself into the most miserable situations. [Rayleigh definitely had to have the 'you can't follow strangers, just because they tell you they have treasure in the back of their carriage' conversation with Buggy MULTIPLE times]

Now I'm not just saying this to ramble, but because I think that maybe this is how the situation could have started.

When he was younger, Buggy would every now and again get in trouble for staying away from the ship for too long. I believe in the early days this was by no means on purpose, he was simply set on some goal or another that had him so focused he simply forgot to get back in time (that, or he got in trouble). Which in turn would get him stuck with more chores or maybe being stuck with guard duty for the next island etc.

But over the years, Buggy noticed that he would get in trouble less and less often. And he started to assume that Rayleigh simply realized that he could trust Buggy to stay out longer, since he was getting older and even if he wasn't as strong as Shanks, he could defend himself if necessary.

Only then to realize that the real reason was that nobody even NOTICED that he wasn't there... yeah, that must have hurt.

I don't know if you listen to musicals, but there is this song: "Superboy and the Invisible Girl" from the musical Next to Normal. And I have to say, this whole situation reminds me of that a lot.

Thank you very much for sharing these thoughts with me. Even if it hurts.

[Also, part of me feels like I need to write some happy Roger Pirate head canons, because as I said, I love them so much, and I know I am portraying them in a negative light a lot right now, but that's just one verse of them I could see!]

[obscurushydrae]

KAR ASTER’S RP PLOTTING CHEAT-SHEET

Want new-and-exciting plots for your character? Long to reach out to more of your followers, but don’t know where to start? Fear not! Fill out this form and give your RP partners both present and future all the of juicy jumping off points they need to help you get your characters acquainted. Be sure to tag the players whose characters YOU want more cues to interact with, and repost, don’t reblog! Feel free to add or remove sections as you see fit. Template here.

Mun name: Kar, Karmun, or if prefer to separate mun from muse, use my middle name, Asher.

OOC Contact: Here, or on @stellevatum or @karthonic or discord on request.

Who the heck is my muse anyway:

Main Verse: She's a Primordial god of destruction that got reborn as the abomination child of Hecate; raised by Jewish lesbians in 90s NYC after the BPRD found her in a sarcophagus. She is constantly fighting against her inherent Ogdru Hem nature of destroying all reality, and just bein being a regular person. Inherited her mom's position as Queen of the Crossroads a few years back and juggles that and BPRD duties.

Points of interest:

Resting bitch face ahoy, and if she's not wearing her glasses (which assume for the most part she is), her eyes. She also has fangs which are more obvious when talking or smiling. Supernatural muses may feel free to 'sense' an odd or unsettling aura around her.

What they’ve been up to recently:

Main timeline: rebuilding the BPRD, lobbying for more supernatural rights, outreach and opening dialogue between the worlds for at least tolerable co-habitation. Guest Lecturing at colleges. Possibly writing a book on early bronze age cultures, and in talks on hosting a doc for BBC.

Where to find them:

New York, Fairfield (BPRD Headquarters) mainly, but her job(s) take her everywhere. Her family house in Limbo/Erebus and sometimes bothering the Hadean court. (Their Wifi sucks though.)

Current plans:

Not really? Just remade her blog to in-character shitpost, but if wills want more plotted stuff I'm down but I'm keeping it very chill here.

Desired interactions:

Cracky, fun, casual with little high stakes stuff at the moment is ideal. But more planned out stuff is possible. Bureau Shenanigans (Like The Office/WWDITS) style shit that's a little weird, crazy, but slice of life because that's life at the BPRD, especially HB/Kar sibling shenanigans. (But it doesn't have to be!) Fellow Chthonics/Gods just being regular jagoffs in the mortal realm is a vibe I like. (Example: Like her and other Psychopomps having a group chat to settle who's covering what that night, etc. Dropping memes or whatnot.). May open her up to ship again but not sure yet. Just started and haven't vibed enough yet and I'm not assuming any of my old partners are interested in picking things back up.

Offered interactions:

Archaeologist by training, can do expeditions or research. BPRD Agent/Director, can be involved in investigating the paranormal & supernatural and arbitrating on it. She's a goddess of the underworld, envoy of the Fates, etc etc, so dealing with the dead, dying, and politics of the other underworlds. So you can play into that. Or just hit me up I can tool something!

Current open post/s:

Open Posts | Memes | Calls | Optional Interest Checker

Anything else?:

Guidelines | Bio | Promo

Tagging:  @ourcwnside @voxiiferous @rebelgodking @mystxoak @realmyths and anyone who sees this and wants to fill it out!

[simpjaes]

14 + 15

How do you go about researching details or canon information? simple. i dont. i usually try to stick to plots that i can make up as I go. there will be times where i write religious kink stuff tho, and i don't research the religion because 1.) i don't care 2.) it's porn. when I do write about things that require knowledge, usually it involves things I'm already well versed in (art/art history/ video games/ nerdism etc) Do you plan your fics or prefer to let the story unfold as you write? i partake in both. for very long fics i tend to create an outline with vague scenes planned out so I don't get off track (i get off track anyway) For shorter fics, i just let them control my brain when i'm writing. For instance, paid in & paid off was only outlined to the part where Jay and Jake come up with the agreement, the rest is all my brain just going where it wants to go. One of the damned girls was so loosely outlined that arguably i can say i mostly just let it unfold as I wrote. I only had small notes of things I needed to add and dialogue I thought could be fun (bc i day dream about my fics when im not able to write them and constantly make little notes lmfao)

[oncforallxbroccoli]

1. Do you have a 'type' of character you tend to pick up as a Muse?

6. Do you make pinterest boards for certain muses, threads, or ships? How does this help you?

10. How do you 'end' a thread?

14. How do you decide what will happen next in a thread? Do you communicate with the other mun at all?

16. What is a plot idea or otherwise character angle you want to explore more with your muse?

18. What subjects, genres, or themes do you always want to write?

//I apologize very much if this is a lot! It's all due to my curiosity 🥺✨

Mun Preferences (accepting)

1. Do you have a 'type' of character you tend to pick up as a Muse?

I tend to pick and rp characters that are more chaotic in nature in one way or another. Like right now, my main muses are: Izuku, Katsuki ( @ignitionxbomb ), Denki ( @pikanari ), and the main trio from JJK; Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara (with a side of Sukuna) ( @chaosxtrio ).

I've also been contemplating adding Gojo over there since the main verse setting is pre what happens in Shibuya (aka the second part of season 2)

( The rest are going under a read more.. because long and also manga spoilers are mentioned for MHA )

6. Do you make pinterest boards for certain muses, threads, or ships? How does this help you?

Nope, I don't.. I do tend to make spotify playlists for muses. And that helps to get into character more.

10. How do you 'end' a thread?

If my reply is the last one.. I'll add in the tags.. { ended } .. But other than that.. I'll try and message people, but I'll for sure put in the tags that the thread could end with my reply or their next reply if I feel there's not much that can happen next.

14. How do you decide what will happen next in a thread? Do you communicate with the other mun at all?

A lot of the time, I wing it and just let the muse(s) do what they want. But for certain plots (for example: bullying, fighting / killing my muse, romance, etc).. those need to be plotted and talked about OOC so that I have, at least, a general idea of how a thread should be going.

16. What is a plot idea or otherwise character angle you want to explore more with your muse?

Middle School / Quirkless Izuku or.. to go with the end of the manga; U.A. Teacher Izuku.

18. What subjects, genres, or themes do you always want to write?

I'm always up for slice-of-life happiness.. aka just muses going about their day-to-day lives.

[sovaghoul]

Ritual

This final post will address Ritual purpose, required tools, etiquette, and progression.

If there has been anything in this series of posts that I didn’t touch on, or that needs expanding, please don’t hesitate to comment/DM. Thanks for reading along.

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The reasons for performing a Ritual usually fall under three categories:

to perform Magick or spellwork

to honor and connect with the Divine

to enact spiritual beliefs in a physical and visual way

But if we think about it, most Rituals accomplish all three purposes. In Sabbat rites, the stage of the God’s life is presented, participants are confronted with Divine presence, and energy is raised and put forth to turn the Wheel of the Year. Moon Rituals are then a time to honor the Goddess specifically and gain Her wisdom; express our belief in Her power, existence, and influence on our lives and the world; and we may also perform other sorts of Magick, such as healing, or for another cause.

This is a verse from a song titled, “Circles,” that I feel sums up Ritual purpose very succinctly:

Circles for healing and working the weather

Circles for knowing the Moon and the Sun

Circles for thanking the Lord and the Lady

Circles for dancing the dance never done

Here are tools that are absolutely needed for a Ritual:

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Ritual vs. Rite vs. Spell

My personal guideline is that a Ritual celebrates something and is usually repeated, like a holiday or a Moon phase. A spell is often a one-time or as-needed thing, and may be part of a ritual or done seperately. For example, I could charge a healing amulet in a Ritual, or just ground and center and hold the object in my hands while sitting on the couch. By contrast, doing a Midsummer Rite, while done at the Solstice specifically, adds to and builds upon the rest of the year and every Midsummer before it.

I see spells as having a very specified and narrow focus, as in, "help me get a good job" or, "heal this ailment." Rituals, while they still have focus and intent, are broader. Spells are also time-sensitive. They're finite. They can be part of a Ritual, but they aren't always, and can be done completely separately.

To expand/confuse things further, I call the individual parts of a Ritual "rites." So you have the the Rite of Casting a Circle, the Beltane rite, etc.. And when those are patchworked together, they make a Ritual.

To use an analogy, spells are one-shots, Rituals are chapter fics, and rites are the individual chapters.

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The altar itself, draped with a cloth if desired. Usually, it will be placed in the center of the Ritual space, facing North. It may have statues or other representations Deity on it, and may be decorated for the season and/or Ritual. It’s common to include a vase of flowers, regardless of any other decorations.

Candles, one each for the God and Goddess being honored plus four total for the Quarters, and a way to light them (I personally prefer matches, some use disposable lighters). Using heat-safe candle holders is an important safety measure. There may be representations of the Elements near the Quarter candles also, such as a stone for Earth, a feather for Air, an additional red candle for Fire, and a seashell for Water.

Incense appropriate to the Ritual being performed. It should be tended to throughout the ritual so it lasts for the duration.

Two small bowls, one filled with salt and another with water.

A wand. Usually the length of a forearm is sufficient, and the type of wood may vary.

Each participants’ athame. The Priest’s and Priestess’ athames are usually on the altar.

Each participants’ goblet. The Priestess’ goblet is usually placed on the altar itself and used to consecrate drink for the Cakes and Wine rite.

An altar pentacle, or at the very least a plate or platter to hold the food that will be blessed during the Ritual.

Food and drink to consecrate and share. Usually, a separate bowl or other vessel is also provided for libations during Cakes and Wine.

Any other tools/accessories are optional, depending on practice, preference, and necessities of the Ritual. Here is a basic diagram of a possible altar set-up:

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These are general guidelines for polite and proper behavior in Ritual. Specific groups/Covens may have other requests of their participants.

Arrive to the Ritual location on time and freshly showered, with any garb, food, or other items you may need.

If you are unable to sit/stand/turn/etc. for several minutes at a time, or under your own power, please make this known prior to Ritual so that appropriate efforts to accommodate you can be made.

Once in Ritual space, only move or turn deosil (clockwise) unless directed otherwise. In some cases, asking permission to move widdershins (counter-clockwise) is acceptable and will be granted if deemed appropriate and necessary.

Please do not touch or pick up another’s tools (athame, goblet/chalice, etc.) without being given express permission of the owner.

Please do not pick up or touch items on the altar without asking or being instructed to do so. When doing so, use either the right hand, or, if necessary, both hands together.

If you hear the phrases, “Blessèd Be,” or, “So Mote It Be,” it’s a pretty safe bet you’re supposed to repeat it (except during Personal Consecrations, only the person being consecrated need repeat the phrase then).

The Priest/ess will usually direct participants as to what actions to take during Ritual. But as a general rule if more than three people are performing the same action together, you’re probably supposed to do it too.

Once the Circle is cast, please do not leave the Ritual space unannounced, except in an immediate emergency. In any other case, please ask the Priest/ess to open the Circle to allow you to pass the boundary.

Please only use participants' Ritual names once the Ritual has begun. If you haven't been explicitly told names already, or if you forget, it's perfectly permissible to ask.

Some groups perform Ritual very solemnly, with a formal air and devoted theatrics. Others take a more jovial and casual approach. You'll get the vibe pretty quickly once Ritual starts.

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Most Rituals follow some kind of formula and structure. The following outline of a Ritual progression was created from a melding of my experiences, and various reading materials.

Prior to Ritual, all participants need to don their robes, and whatever other garb they wish to wear. If there are any special instructions for the Ritual, the Priest/ess will usually explalin them briefly at this time. Other preparation may include a guided meditation tailored to the Ritual’s purpose.

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Self-Blessing.

Before entering the Ritual space, participants go through a small, self-blessing rite, anointing specific points on their bodies with consecrated salt-water. There is usually a space and script provided for this purpose. After this is done, everyone will gather at the Ritual site. Once there, everyone breathes deeply to ground, center, and align with each other. Group chanting may take place here as well to facilitate that alignment.

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Circle Opening.

There are several steps to creating sacred space. During these acts, all present are to lend their energy to the physical actions of the Priest/ess.

1. Lighting Altar Candles. Deity candles are lit, sometimes with brief spoken dedications to the Gods being honored (i.e., “This candle burns for ______, Who represents XYZ”). Incense is also lit at this time.

2. Elemental Dedications. Beginning in the East and moving deosil (clockwise), each of the Quarter candles are lit, along with a brief dedication, usually a poetic description of the Direction and Element and what they mean/represent.

3. Circle Casting. Starting in the East, the Circle is drawn by walking deosil around the boundaries of the Ritual space, the energy directed by the wand. A chant of intent may be spoken at this time.

4. Elemental Blessing. The Elemental representatives of salt and water on the altar are mixed, blessed, and consecrated with a brief statement of intent. The incense may also be similarly blessed at this time.

5. Circle Consecration. The salt-water and incense are carried deosil around the Circle. The water is sprinkled and the incense smoke wafted along the boundary. A chant or invocation may be spoken at this time as well.

6. Personal Consecrations. Each participant has their name stated out loud, is then anointed with consecrated salt-water, and finally cleansed with incense smoke. Appropriate songs or chants may be sung at this time.

7. Deity Invocations. The Gods are formally invited to attend and preside over the rite. This is done here because the space has been prepared for and dedicated to Them by establishing and consecrating the boundaries and participants.

8. Calling the Quarters. Beginning again in the East and still moving deosil, the appropriate directional Element is invoked to watch over lend their energy to the rite. All present should salute the Quarters with their athames.

When all Opening steps are completed, it’s common to ring a bell to signal that this portion is complete.

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Ritual Purpose.

This is the point in the Ritual where things get specific, and any necessary rites are performed. Sabbat rites often include an enaction of the stage of the God’s life at that Sabbat, a dance to raise energy for turning the Wheel of the Year, and can also involve a channeling or guided meditation. Esbat rites also often involve a channeling/meditation in addition to any other Magick or spells that may be performed.

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Cakes and Wine.

Food and drink are ritually blessed and libated to the Gods. Then, all participants share in the food and drink together. This is also a time to discuss the rite that was just performed, and/or any other topic the Priest/ess may have chosen.

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Circle Closing.

The Quarters are banished (beginning in the East and moving deosil), directed to return to their own realms, again accompanied by athame salutes. All candles are extinguished to dismiss the energies that resided there during the rite. The Gods are thanked, and the Deity candles on the altar are extinguished as well. A statement that the rite is ended is usually spoken.

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The basic structure of the ritual is the same every time, but the Ritual Purpose portion can vary according to the purpose of the rite. Often, though, the same script will be read and the same actions performed year-to-year and month-to-month. This is done to create triggers for experience. Repetition of the same actions for the same purpose creates a subconscious memory of what happened last time, and so the mind and spirit then react in similar fashion to generate a new experience this time around. Additionally, the repetition builds the energy on itself; if similar energy is generated each time, the end result is stronger than if it were to change every time. Hence, the number of Ritual scripts needed can be as few as nine, one for each Sabbat, plus an Esbat.

Thank you for reading.

Blessèd Be!

[struggle-but-its-all-ocean-floor]

I say this with a heavy heart, but where is Dreamers Jungkook at? He's been delivering lackluster performances ever since Seven era began. How come Euphoria was better in 2019 than today? Why did he sing more of Still With You on Weverse lives (without warming up or rehearsing beforehand) and dodged the most delicate parts of the song in only his second performance of the night (he shouldn't have been vocally fatigued). Why does he dodge all the vocally interesting bits of Seven - the falsettos, even when not doing choreo, or doing it halfheartedly? Why did he dodge his falsettos in Dynamite or some of his own parts in the English trilogy? It's not exciting seeing someone walking around on stage with his mic held up to the audience. That's not a good performance, and that's not the Jungkook I know. The fact that I now expect consistently underwhelming performances from Jungkook is so sad to me. His vocals were good when he sang, especially in Still With You (Euphoria was quite shaky at first), but at this point it's very obvious to me that he's deliberately not singing more challenging parts of his songs. I think his vocals haven't been great for a while. I hope he's doing something about it. He talked a while back about losing his voice, but in his lives they seem fine. On stage though? Dodging all the falsettos - his specialty - indicates that there's something wrong with his voice right now imo. I hope he can fix it. His energy wasn't good in his first performances either... I hope he realizes that, if he has to skip verses, he needs better choreo, or to change the way he sings, add adlibs, etc., instead of just relying on the audience's screams to fill up the empty space.

Lastly, and this isn't exactly important but it's been bugging me too haha, but he hasn't had good stage outfits since Dreamers, and lately his hair has been pretty hit and miss - and mostly miss - imo.

Overall, I feel like the last time I saw the Jungkook I know was in the Dreamers stage, and every stage since then he's shown not even half of what he can do. I sincerely hope this will change soon but I fear this Jungkook is the new Jungkook and that is beyond sad to me. I love Jungkook's vocals and performances the most, I "can't" accept he'll be delivering mid performances for the rest of his solo career. He didn't even go all out dancing in a 15 min set. Was it the rain? The ground didn't seem wet, but I don't know... I'm just sad again....

PS: The 3D snippet has Seven vibes but didn't seem bad. Fingers crossed that it's not another collab!

[starvinginbelair]

the loveliest time reaction

anything to be with you: it sure is…something. a Way to open the album. i think it’ll have to grow on me the way shy boy had to grow on me tbh. sort of falls into the dedicated trap of very repetitive choruses. love the bridge.

kamikaze: she hasn’t even said a word and i already love it. this is the album’s talking to yourself omg it’s SO good already. wasn’t expecting that chorus from the verse build up but i don’t hate it tbh. i love the funky synth bass beneath everything. lyrical content on point too. already hearted and i am so prepared to add it to ascension tier once i listen to it more.

after last night: this is an interesting synth at the beginning. i like it but i need to hear how the chorus opens up. feels a little like there’s a lot of build up for no release. like a blocked dam music wise, with the driving beat but no relief/resolution with the chorus. i kinda dislike it but maybe it’ll grow on me ://

aeroplanes: i like this, kind of reminds me of the middle section of the loneliest time (far away, sideways, etc.) the funeral line caught me off guard. i think once this one is heard in the headphones, i’ll appreciate it more. it’s really a pretty track though. love the semi-spoken word out to/bridge

shy boy: had to grow on me a lot but now i bop to it so much, like it’s so fun!!! i love the synth behind everything and the lyrics paint such a picture.

kollage: beautiful. just how it flows over you like a river. sounds like lo-fi study music but like in a good way. you can tell it’s personal lyrically and just listening to it makes you feel calm. it almost makes me want to cry just because of how like safe and warm fuzzies it makes me feel but also horrible sadness at the same time

shadow: was not expecting that lmao. i like it in theory but man the whiplash from the last song to this one is crazy. def her most sonically ambitious and experimental lp so far. oh the chorus kind of goes off but i need it to OPEN UP more musically.

psychedelic switch: why is it giving like grown up version of this kiss sonically !!!!! i really like it but wow that driving beat is so reminiscent of the kiss album. the lyrics are going off though and if i could listen and analyze them better i would lmao. feel like i could shake ass to this eventually, when i listen to it better. bridge eats. outro is giving bad remix from the early 2010s though

so right: OH I WAS SO RIGHT FOR CLAIMING THIS ONE!!! already one of my faves on the album. the production is so pretty on this one and it makes me want to dance. it’s just kind of classic carly rae jepsen pop. going to love it even more after multiple listens i think.

come over: the loneliest time (song) + beach house combination. another example of just classic carly rae jepsen pop: danceable with good lyrics and enthusiasm. another favourite of mine on the album so far, love the post-chorus guitar lick. just brilliant and so is this song!!!! might be my fave.

put it to rest: so alt rock and alternative. honestly giving me some johnny orlando vibes. til i met you specifically. seems like an interlude of sorts. will grow on me but i like how stripped down it is and just focuses very simply. love the use of the driving best but it is a tad overused in this song

stadium love: it’s sounds like fight song by rachel platten interpolated. i love the message though and one i’m revisiting. this will go so hard life with the chorus and what not. it makes me smile how amazing it is tbh, what a great closing track. it’s so fun and makes me so happy.

weekend love - bonus track: and what an end!!!! so fun and funky, dancy. giving talk fast by 5SOS ahhhhh but i lowkey love that. definitely a grower! i can see myself defending this one day. pretty sounding too.

love the new album, can’t wait to dig into it more!

[elser10k]

Deux Ex Machine - Prototrix

Deus Ex Machina is also known as DeM the tenth proto-creatures and the most powerful of them all due to the Galvanic Mechamorph, imbatarium and SCP-674 integrations. DeM has the same ability as a regular mechamorph, only his elasticity goes to infinity. What to say about the rest of the ability, it can be said that they are too awesome thanks to imbatarium (also known as cheating material or scamming material) it is able to ignore absolutely everything (treason of any type reality, destruction -verses ignoring black holes and dwarf stars and even love-type magic, etc.).  also thanks to this material, DeM every almighty being is incredibly strong, they just broke their fucking arms, and this material is extremely deadly for these most powerful beings. Also DeM way to create special green screen which is a way to make it look like some operator is filming through the camera and is able to kill through these screens thanks to the properties of remade SCP-674 which became the most dangerous of all that a lot of scp and other creatures were killed with this gun (when elser worked for the foundation, he remade this object for fun and decided to take it with him like the others) As for weaknesses, he has no, Elser remove all his weaknesses Facts: Circuits coated with DeM may change color (tan, purple, green, blue and red) Elser wanted to add scp-914 properties but then abandoned it Elsora has a semblance of Retaliator Armor Imbatarium is simply an incredible material that has any properties, you just need to connect this material through any device (smartphone or computer) and when this is done an interface will appear in the device to give properties

[bespectacled-bookwyrm]

Some Things About the "Heart of the Storm" (AKA Dragon Colress) AU

It actually took Grimsley a really long time to realise he was dating a storm dragon. Despite his skill with people, he somehow never picked up on Colress being a dragon until it was explicitly spelt out to him.

Rosa, on the other hand, knew from the start that Colress was The Storm Incarnate.

Burgh quickly figured out that Colress was a dragon; he just didn't know he was THAT dragon until Colress told him.

Prince Lear's kingdom is one of the places that worships The Storm Incarnate. The prince made sure to construct a temple in his honour, and created a replica of a mountain his kingdom refers to as the "Storm-Struck Pinnacle" when he created Pasio.

Colress really does have poor eyesight! Because Storm dragons are so rarely observed, however, it's impossible to tell if poor sight occurs in all of them or if Colress just so happens to have it.

The Storm Incarnate will sometimes bask in the sun, much like his fire-breathing cousins. He doesn’t need to, but he quite enjoys the feeling of the sun's warmth on his body. He especially enjoys doing so in his human disguise; it's not uncommon for Pokémon to join him, especially Electric-Types.

Murals and statuettes depict the Storm, all with varying degrees of accuracy. Because he spends so much time in the clouds, the artists have never gotten an accurate look at him.

Colress is actually quite ignorant about a lot of human things. For example, he found himself fascinated by Burgh's freckles, marvelling at how humans can have such lovely patterns and describing them as stars on his skin.

On the other hand, he is very well-versed in literature and machinery. As a result, his speech is a curious mixture of scientific and something out of a Jane Austen novel.

Rosa and Grimsley are trying to teach him modern speech, with varying degrees of success.

Storm dragons aren't built for maneuvering on the ground. Their limbs are better suited for grasping onto outcroppings, cliff faces, etc. when at rest. Consequently, storm dragons are incredibly clumsy when on the ground.

A specific herd of Latios and Latias accompany the Storm Incarnate the most; there are numerous theories why, with the most common being that he protected them from something in the past.

The Storm was actually around when Kyurem first appeared in Unova. Naturally, he slept through the whole thing and only woke up when the split happened.

Being such an old dragon, Colress' sense of time is very different from a human's. Grimsley has had to reschedule several dates as a result.

Sleeping for two days is very worrying in humans, but for Colress it's a simple power nap. Likewise, a week feels like a day to him.

Burgh absolutely LOVES using Colress as a painting subject. The dragon can sit completely still for long periods of time, making him the ideal subject.

Colress purrs when he's happy or content. He especially likes curling around Grimsley and purring - they both find it soothing.

When the Storm purrs, it's a very deep sound that seems to make the air vibrate.

Colress can't read sheet music and has no idea how string instruments work. He has, however, learned to play the piano by ear.

He absolutely loves it when Grimsley plays the cello; part of it stems from his fascination with how the instrument works, but it’s mostly from the haunting tones it produces.

Rosa has, on several occasions, woven flowers and leaves into Colress' hair. She also frequents the library with him, and has a lot of fun picking out books for him to read.

Colress is utterly oblivious to his status as divinity amongst some humans. Consequently, it took him a very long time to realise the dragon imagery he sees in certain festivals was depicting him!

I'll probably add more as the occur to me.

This was fun to write! And sorry if it's a mess - the AU isn't very fleshed-out yet.

[doku-no-bi]

Rules are necessary to maintain professionalism.

Hey, it's Kazumi and Vil here to give you the rules we'd like you to follow on our account!

Of course. Rules are needed to make sure we all stay safe and refined. We wouldn't want anyone acting unseemly.

Yeah... Just don't be inappropriate guys.

1. Although Vil is not a minor (18), I am. Any mildly suggestive things are okay (think kissing, flirting, etc), but nothing full on explicit/NSFW (due to me being a minor...). Platonic relationships are definitely okay!! Any blogs that don't want to interact with minors should steer clear.

2. Please remember to be kind! Vil is a person too, and he can be hurt by your words. Any asks that I deem harmful will be deleted.

3. Any time me and Vil talk together, I will be in blue and Vil will be in white. When he is talking alone, he will also be in white. To add to that, I will most likely be speaking in the tags because I talk a lot (and so Vil doesn't see my chatter). Please feel free to ignore this! I absolutely don't mind.

4. I use headcanons in my portrayal of Vil; I try to be as canon compliant as possible with the knowledge that I have of him.

5. Absolutely no homophobia, racism, transphobia, etc. Regular DNI criteria applies here.

6. If Vil doesn't respond to you, please don't feel too bad! He has so many things going on in his life, both in public spaces as well as school and his personal life.

7. That being said, I am also a full-time high school student, and so it is likely that my replies will be fully messed up (read: I tend to procrastinate by doing fun things and then I have a week to catch up on all my schoolwork). Please be mindful of that and don't spam me and Vil.

8. OCs? Absolutely! I love seeing your OCs. Make sure to send in a description of them either beforehand or in your starter (unless Vil doesn't know your character at all, I guess - but it would still help to have a general overview). If there's nothing of the sort, I will automatically assume that your character and Vil have never met. However, I am not comfortable with the first interaction with an OC being a romantic one, as it has become a problem before for me.

9. I can speak a little bit of Japanese (my parents are Japanese but I haven't actually tried to learn it well so it may be messy (though I'm working on it)) and I am learning Spanish (in school) so! I am willing to write replies using those languages as well as English (and I might use honorifics like "-san" so keep that in mind (probably will not due to Vil not using honorifics that much)). Spanish I can't guarantee though because it kind of can suck.

10. I also love shipping and am not very selective (I love seeing rare pairs, and in general seeing how their ship would work out). So, feel free to do that too! Before they get into a relationship, though, they need to have at least some sort of interaction beforehand (because I want to get to know you too, and even if you're playing a canon character, I still want to do some regular stuff first) To add to that, I am a multishipper, so each relationship happens in its own verse.

11. OOC talks? I love them, but if you aren't talking directly to Vil or something about him, then I'd redirect you to @kazumirambles which is my regular ol' talking blog (so I don't spam anyone).

12. Anons will always be treated platonically by Vil (as he doesn't know you that much), but you are welcome to send all your love to him! He does appreciate it a win over Neige ha. Also, if you want to be known with an emoji, you will be tagged as "kantokusei [emoji]" or "[emoji] kantokusei" so there's also that!

13. Mun does not equal muse!! Vil may say/do things that I would not do or that I don't condone. We do not share the same feelings or actions all the time.

And finally, remember to have fun!

And take care of yourself. Make sure to not stay up too late on your devices. Rest is important for a healthy life.