#(this is a bit y’all have fun with it)

[enthyrea]

breakfast club poster parody :)

(also it’s my birthday wahoo!! thank you all for the support this year 🤍)

[shepscapades]

"You've seen his eyes through the visor and the bottom half of his face" Sheeeeeppp! My brain didn't come with a darn graphics card (I have aphantasia) so I won't know what the pretty man looks like until the day you face reveal him help. The bit is hilarious though and I respect that cup of tea even as I resnt it lmao

NAUUU no it’s okay I get you, I don’t have aphantasia but I definitely wouldn’t be able to put a solid image of his face together if I were yall either LMAO dw jokes aside you will see his face one day

[luna-loveboop]

Maybe I should do. Linktober? A bit? I would post egg carvings on some days

Egg carvings! :D it's an area of art I do a lot and would want to grow in... it's wierd tho ':D I hollow eggshells and engrave on them or carve them into shapes... I did this one quick today for examples

If yall want me to do it a bit I will... and that top photo would count for day one- mirror. The reflection setting in the sksw final boss is so cool to me and also I love drawing lightning, tho this isn't my favourite egg I've ever done. Anyways. I could do some days? What do y'all think?

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Edit: well I guess I'm doing it then! Happy October yall, this should be fun :D

[humming-fly]

This 4th of July I’m stealing the patriotism euphoria that’s usually associated with assholes idolizing the worst attributes of this country because fuck ‘em I live here too and remembering the things this country actually got Right is an important exercise when trying to rally anyone to want to defend it in November SO putting my money where my mouth is I’ll start easy and say I really like National Parks!! It’s rad how many of them there are and how they’re actual set up to preserve some of the most beautiful wild areas in our country while still letting people visit to enjoy and experience nature!! (Less important but I love how they put national parks on the quarters I think that’s real fun)

Feel free to add on if something speaks to ya!

[bittersweet-alyssum]

[allmyhomieshatelawns]

AND SOME MORE FOR THE HYPNO POP AU BECAUSE IT WON’T LEAVE ME ALONE EVEN THOUGH MY HANDS ARE SCREAMING IN PAIN BECAUSE THE WEATHER KEEPS SHIFTING LIKE A DICK.

anyway anyway, please enjoy another lil somethin i wrote for @djmurphy ‘s Hypno Pop AU!

“Because I’m happy, clap along if you feel like a room without a roof!” My throat stung with the words, volume rising higher with the lyrics of the song. “Dance along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do!”

Cruel irony that. I certainly didn’t want to, but that isn’t what mattered. The village needed to be happy, we were celebrating nearly twenty years of freedom from the bergens. This was a happy time!!

I continued dancing on the main stage, singing with the rasp that had developed in my voice some years ago. King Peppy said it made me sound more mature and that I should like it. And I do! I love how it sounds nothing like the angelic voice that got—

Don’t falter! I snapped back to attention just in time for the knee slide, grinning despite the harsh impact.

The entire village went wild, several in the crowd fainting, and even more screaming for an encore.

I felt tired, like my bones were crumbling away inside of me, but my smile didn’t falter.

“You guys want more? Alright! This one I’ve been working on for a while now!” My lips and throat moved on their own; I wouldn’t be getting any rest anytime soon. Might as well retreat.

Everything was on autopilot, but thankfully the screaming fans didn’t seem to notice or care. They just wanted more. They always want more. It was so wonderful that they loved my music. I loved making them all so happy!!

“Wow, Branch! I can’t believe you did three encores! Where do you get the energy? I would’ve had to stop after the first one!” Princess Poppy was at my side, practically dragging me off the stage.

I was allowed to sag into her side for a moment, it was close enough to Hug Time, it was fine. But all too soon my strings pulled me away, smiling.

“I can’t say no to my adoring fans!” I grinned, the right side of my mouth gave a violent twitch, cramping from the nonstop use. I turned away so hopefully Princess Poppy wouldn’t notice. She can’t think I’m weird, I’m normal, I’m supposed to be normal!

“Branch?” Princess Poppy’s voice was laced with concern, her hand grabbing my shoulder and spinning me around.

I tried to maintain my grin, feeling the corners twitch uncomfortably against the frames of my glasses. I tugged on my blue puffy vest, nerves trying to rise from my belly but thankfully, as always, halted in their tracks.

“What’s up, Princess Poppy?” I asked, my hands now hanging limp at my side since they weren’t allowed to do anything else.

She made a face at her title like she always did, but her hand tightened on my shoulder. “Is everything okay?”

“Everything is perfect! Why wouldn’t it be?” My mouth said, the words a little too chirpy. “The fans love me, and your celebration is going even better than projected!” That should throw her off, get her talking about the party. Everyone is happy.

It worked like a charm. Princess Poppy beamed at me like I had given her, her favorite dessert.

“Thank you, Branch! This party wouldn’t have been half as successful without you here though! You make every party more fun.” She then began prattling on about the different streamer and glitter bombs she had used this time as opposed to last year. She was so dedicated to keeping the village happy! We were so lucky to have her and King Peppy!

I relaxed, as much as I could, and smiled along. Thankfully it didn’t have to be a big smile, I could soften things for the princess.

Soon enough we were in the area considered backstage, and I expected her to peel off and go back to her friends, but instead, she pulled me into a more private dressing room area. My skin prickled at the privacy. That meant bad things. That meant I wasn’t happy enough.

“Branch, I need you to be real with me here. You’ve been acting kind of… off lately. Are you sure you’re okay?” Princess Poppy looked apologetic as she said it, but I felt the immediate effect.

A scream of pop music resounded in my ears, so loud I thought they would start bleeding. The pounding in my head got worse, like a bergen bashing my head against a tree. Even my muscles started to scream, wanting to cramp and twitch as they were forcibly pulled. I wanted to scream and cry and curl up under the bed in my pod, but I stood there beaming.

“Princess Poppy, I assure you, I’m perfectly fine. Just a little tired from the party tonight. Don’t worry about me. I’ll be just fine.” The words were straight from the string and they hurt, like they were being ripped from me. My voice even went raspier, like there was another voice speaking under mine, but I wasn’t sure if that was from the singing or not. It had been a long time since I had to have the string speak through me. I’m supposed to be better than this. Get it together, Branch. You’re perfectly happy!

Princess Poppy took a step back, a frown pulling down her lips.

No! No! I can fix this please—

“Is everything alright, Poppy? I saw you follow Branch back here.” King Peppy’s voice sent shivers across my body, locking up my joints. King Peppy is here! Oh good he’ll make everything better, like always!!

“Oh! Hey Dad, I was just congratulating Branch on his performance!” Princess Poppy lied to the king! Her face didn’t show any hint of dishonesty though, and I didn’t feel compelled to correct her, that would be rude, so I just nodded along, my smile back to the tight beam that had been on display for everyone tonight. I had worked super hard on it to make it perfect.

He looked between the two of us like he wasn’t sure it was the truth, but merely motioned me forward. I went without hesitation of course, my body still rigid and stiff despite the bounce in my step. I stopped in front of King Peppy, smiling up at him.

“Run along now, my darling. I wanted to talk with Branch about something, you know, guy talk.” King Peppy winked over my head at the princess, causing her to gag and laugh.

“Ew Dad, okay. Alright, Branch, it was awesome talking to you!” She hesitated a moment before giving me a hug, squeezing tighter than normal, like she was afraid of something.

I watched her walk away, my pink-tinted vision clouding her shape the further she got. Like I was drowning alone in suffocating pink mist.

King Peppy’s hand landed on my shoulder heavily, and he sighed like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. “I worry about her. I only hope that when it’s her time, she will continue to make the right choices, as I have. Now, come along, Branch. I’ll top you off.”

“Thank you, King Peppy!” I chirped, melting as the string was plucked, and I could just dive back into the haze of my mind. We were having to do this more frequently. It used to be, I could go for a week without having the string played for me, but that time was shortening. I didn’t want to think about what would happen to me should the string stop working altogether. That wasn’t a happy thought, and only happy thoughts were allowed!

[catgirltitties]

You type so poorly that it makes me sick.

Everyone santa emoji this clown

[sah-crescentmoon]

(Short story below the cut. No need to read it.)

All Eyes on You:

Dalnim could only stare at the board behind the soldier. It wasn’t the board itself that was the issue, even though it was broken. It was what was written in chalk: “CONSCRIPTION.” He dreaded that word. Dalnim never wanted to think about it, which is why he likes school. Well, not really. Teachers would always find a way to talk about the war and how what they learned would benefit their times as soldiers. Dalnim hated those moments in class, especially history. Could they not talk about any conflicts that ended peacefully? Surely there must be some conflicts that ended with a peace treaty. As he continued to be lost in his thoughts, Dalnim failed to realize that someone stood beside him.

"Dalnim!" Dalnim stiffened his body in fear and looked to his side. It was his teacher, who did not look happy at all. Before Dalnim could apologize, the teacher continued. "Why are you not paying attention? All of this information is important when it comes to you to join the military. Plus, this soldier took time out of his to teach you and your classmates about this, so show some respect." Dalnim nodded as he looked ahead. He apologized to the soldier, who didn't seem to mind as he had a soft smile on his face.

"Haha, must be the rain making everyone tired today. I hope you can stay alert as this information is really important," the soldier said calmly. Dalnim nodded. He felt bad for ignoring the soldier. He really should have at least listened to what he said. After all, the path that he wants may not be the path he walks on. Especially since Flower Hill has already carved the path for all its citizens. To become soldiers for a war that would never end unless the Weasels and Wolves are destroyed beyond repair. In his opinion, the war was now a battle on who could spill more blood. Sighing, he listened to the soldier continually talk about the conscription.

The soldier finished his speech, and the class erupted into claps. Each student was also raising their hand to ask questions in excitement. The teacher and the soldier seemed to be pleased with the outcome. The soldiers began to answer some of the questions. Then, one question shocked Dalnim to his core.

"Do you mind repeating that again?" the soldier asked. Dalnim lowered his head in shame. Why? WHY? Using his peripheral vision, he watched as his classmate looked at him. He shook his head. His classmate opened his mouth and repeated that question. Dalnim's stomach began to hurt, and his heart raced as the question was repeated.

"What would you do if you know someone who opposes this war and conscription? Personally, I wouldn't associate with a traitor." Dalnim's classmate asked. The teacher and the soldier looked at one another. Dalnim looked up and saw that they were both staring at him. Dalnim looked back down. He felt his heart pounding against his chest. Dalnim felt sick and held his stomach. He hoped with everything that he would not vomit. Dalnim looked back up and saw the soldier.

"Can you stand up?" The soldier asked. Dalnim slowly stood up but refused to look at the soldier in the eyes. He was both ashamed and embarrassed. He could hear his classmates talking. He couldn't hear what they said. But it must be the same words his sister told him over and over.

"Traitor. Coward. Pathetic."

Dalnim finally looked up and it felt like he couldn't breathe anymore. The soldier wasn't mad or even upset. Rather, he seemed disappointed. Dalnim looked back onto the ground. The soldier, however, pushed his head back up. Dalnim gulped.

"Dalnim, what do you think the soldiers and eventually your classmates are fighting for?" the soldier asked. Dalnim didn't respond. He looked at his teacher, who turned away from him. Dalnim realized he was on his own and all eyes were on him. He hated this. Dalnim could feel tears falling off his face. "Answer me."

"I-I don't... know," Dalnim whispered. His head was hurting now. The soldier wasn't pleased with the answer, but he didn't push Dalnim for an actual response. The soldier just shook his head. Dalnim's heart was now beating in his ears and his vision blurred. He could feel himself breathing heavily, his legs began weak. The soldier seemed alarmed and said something. Dalnim doesn't know what he said as he slumped back onto his chair. His vision went black.

End

Note: I have another short story ready. But, I need to make a drawing. Also won't be posting it until much later to prevent spamming my stuff on the tag. The art could have been better, but y’all, it’s been a while since I went on ham on my art, so I’m still proud of it regardless. The uniform is based on NK school uniforms. Did I succeed? … sure why not.

[emily-mooon]

So you know how I made an angst filled 16 song playlist for Jonathan? Well I decided to make one for Nancy too!

There aren’t any specific popular songs people associate with her on here (well maybe just Girls Just Want To Have Fun). It’s mostly songs I found on my own that I thought fit really well

I do recommend not shuffling it and listening to it in the order the songs appear. I have crafted it to work that way

[t1meslayer]

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas to all celebrating today! And for those who aren’t, I hope you have a lovely Wednesday all the same :)

Enjoy some art: a lovely flower arrangement centerpiece for our holiday party dinner, set in a series of ceramic bowls I’ve thrown.

[buddiebitch]

opinions on Tommy

sorry i just like posting polls

[lucid9158]

Felt the random sudden urge to draw flow-y clothes and then the urge to draw calamity Xie Lian soooo…

2 in one deal I say

[d1sheclectic]

guys was two bit’s affinity for mickey mouse in the book cuz i feel like we as a fandom kind of reduce him to that one thing a lot?? if it was mentioned i don’t recall it being a notable character trait of his lmfao

[alangdorf]

Oookay, first up, a silly little experiment trying to draw in ZUN’s style (I think for the first time ever? I never did back in the olden deviantart days almost a decade ago now, wow) kicked off by me noticing that there aren’t any Touhou characters based off of kamaitachi (type of youkai, lit. “sickle weasel”, has sickles for claws and flies around in strong winds causing cuts in your skin which are actually just it cracking open from it being dry and cold), but the pokémon Sneasel is! So, Touhou Sneasel gijinka. I’m not 100% happy with the design, I think I could’ve been more creative with the head area for example, but I figure I’ll just fix it up if I ever draw her in my normal style. Didn’t put too much thought into my character; I’m sewing and I’m using Ephy as a pincushion (I did used to do this; his middle section is full of beans) and my title is just a pun on my name.

Speaking of names though, hoo boy I spent like two days crawling through Jisho for these (eternal disclaimer: I’m not a native or even particularly fluent speaker and don’t have a perfect grasp on what does/doesn’t sound natural in certain contexts; my name is deliberately silly though). Hitsuki’s last name was pretty easy, I just put together the kanji for “wind” (風) and “weasel” (鼬), using pronunciations that together sound like the word for winter, variable amount of extra u’s notwithstanding. For her first name I ended up using the first syllable of the kun’yomi for several kanji, which I think is a thing people do for girls’ names irl? So the first kanji is “conceal” (潜), part of the word “sneak in” that bulbapedia says is part of the etymology for Sneasel’s Japanese name, Nyula/Nyuura, and then it’s “claws” (爪) and “fangs” (牙), and then after I decided this I found out that Sneasel’s old pokédex entries talk about them hiding their claws lol. Also less of an influence, but Hitsuki sound like the word for “starting fires”, which is used metaphorically in at least one compound word to mean troublemaking, which seems appropriate. I couldn’t resist alliterating the title, though I super didn’t want to bother writing out titles in Japanese or figuring out abilities so I didn’t.

As for me, I found some fairly uncommon kanji I could stick together to sound like “Rendoufu”, which is close enough, and they mean “tangle/fasten with thread” (縺), “stab/prick” (撞), and “fabric” (布). And then Kit (the word kitto means “for sure” but also just the English word kit). So I named myself Sewing Kit in the funniest possible way I could find (which is why my names aren’t in Western name order; idk where the initial should technically go but eh), and then threw “picture/drawing” (絵) on the end for good measure. Ok that’s everything I think

[skullivan-the-dawg]

I WATCHED THE POWER HOUR ON TIME GUYS I FORGOT TO MAKE THE POST 😭😭😭

I actually don’t have much to say here, but it was good !! HOWEVER …

IT CAUGHT ME SO OFFGUARD WHEN DAN SAID HE WAS TWEAKING- 😭😭😭